News GameStop Announces Trade-In Offers For The Xbox Series S & X
Get up to $200 off your pre-order
Video Here's What Happens When You Turn On The Xbox Series X
Check out these load times
News Microsoft Unveils 11 More Games Coming To Xbox Game Pass In September
The first batch of the month
News Microsoft Explains Why The Xbox Series Expansion Card Is So Expensive
Delivers "unprecedented speed and performance"
News Don't Worry, Xbox Series Pre-Orders Won't Be Shadow Dropped
"You can sleep at night"
News - September, 2020
Wednesday30th Sep 2020
News Here's The Latest Batch Of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks
More freebies for Ultimate members
Fancy some more freebies with your Xbox Game Pass Ultimate membership? Microsoft has revealed a handful of new Perks that are now available for subscribers to the premium service. Black Desert In celebration of its recent return to Xbox Game Pass, MMORPG Black Desert is offering up a Special Gift Bundle for Xbox...
News Hori Unveils Range Of Xbox Series X Controllers & Accessories
Charge stations, racing wheels and more
Looking to pick up some new accessories with your Xbox Series X|S this November? Hori USA has unveiled its lineup of products hitting the market in Holiday 2020, with pre-orders set to go live "soon". You'll find more details and images over at Hori USA's website, but here's the list with prices: 3D...
Talking Point What Are Your Xbox Series X|S Launch Day Plans?
And what will you play first?
It's hard to believe, but we're now less than six weeks away until the release of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, with pre-orders having sold out pretty much everywhere over the past week. There are still some things that need to take shape, such as the day one launch line-up, but otherwise we've got a good idea...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Devs Will Reportedly Be Required To Crunch Ahead Of Release
Update: CD Projekt Red responds
Update: CD Projekt Red Head of Studio Adam Badowski has responded to Bloomberg's report regarding crunch on Cyberpunk 2077, calling the move "one of the hardest decisions I've had to make." "These last 6 weeks are our final sprint on a project we've all spent much of our lives on. Something we care for deeply. The...
News The First Two Of October's Xbox Games With Gold Are Now Available
Including this 2003 hidden gem
You can now begin downloading the first batch of October 2020's Xbox Live Games With Gold titles (one day early!), which are the Xbox One game Slayaway Camp: Butcher's Cut and original Xbox game Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy. Both titles are available right now from the Microsoft Store (links at the bottom of the page)...
Reminder Four Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass Today (Sep 30)
But we're no longer losing Dishonored 2
It's that time again! Four games are leaving Xbox Game Pass later today, although it's not quite as many as originally expected, as both Dishonored 2 and Panzer Dragoon Orta now appear to be staying put. Here's the list that is currently showing on Xbox One and PC: Date Game Platform Sep 30th Bad...
News Apple TV Might Be Coming To Xbox In The Near Future
Some testers have reportedly been given access
Microsoft and Apple might be in disagreement about bringing Xbox Cloud Streaming to iOS devices, but it nevertheless looks like Apple TV could be making its way to Xbox consoles soon. According to Windows Central, multiple testers have contacted the outlet to verify that they've been given access to an...
Video Treyarch Lays Out The Next Generation Of Call Of Duty Zombies
New story, new characters, new ways to play
Activision and Treyarch have today pulled back the curtain on Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War's Zombies mode, revealing more details on its story, characters and gameplay features. As detailed in the video above, the four-person co-op mode features a new narrative focused around a CIA-backed...
News Grounded's Latest Update Introduces Ziplines, Halloween Additions
Just be sure to avoid those spider webs
Obsidian has unveiled the latest patch notes for its survival game Grounded, with the September update set to go live today on Xbox One and PC at 10AM PDT / 1PM EDT / 6PM BST. It's another pretty hefty update for the game, featuring The Hedge being revamped with new content, an array of new items including...
News NBA 2K21 Confirmed As Xbox Series X|S Launch Title
Shoot some hoops on release day
We've got another game to add to the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S launch lineup! 2K has confirmed that NBA 2K21 will arrive on the two next-gen systems on November 10th. We still don't know much about this version as of yet, aside from that it'll feature "unbeatable graphic fidelity, two second load speeds, new...
Tuesday29th Sep 2020
News These 5 Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass Soon (Oct 1-8)
Ready to rock?
The latest batch of Xbox Game Pass titles has arrived! Microsoft has today unveiled another 5 games coming to the service, including the previously announced DOOM Eternal from Bethesda. Here's a list of what's on the way over the next week-or-so: Date Game Platform Oct 1st DOOM Eternal Xbox One, Android Oct 1st
Guide This Is What You'll Get With EA Play On Xbox Game Pass
Here's what you can look forward to
Back in early September, Microsoft made the huge announcement that EA Play would be joining its Xbox Game Pass service for PC and Ultimate Members, bringing a whole range of benefits to subscribers at no extra charge. The company has now confirmed that EA Play will join Xbox Game Pass Ultimate on November 10th...
News Here Are Your Xbox Games With Gold For October 2020
The latest batch of games
Microsoft has officially announced all four Xbox Games With Gold titles for October 2020. As always, these games are available to download for free for Xbox Live Gold members (including subscribers to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate). You'll find the full list of October 2020's games below. Xbox One: Slayaway Camp: Butcher's Cut...
News Another 5 Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass Next Month (Oct 15)
Play them before they're gone
Microsoft has today highlighted five games that will be removed from Xbox Game Pass on October 15th, including the likes of Metro 2033 Redux, Felix the Reaper and others. In addition to these, don't forget that we're also losing five more games from the service tomorrow, September 30th, although Bethesda's Dishonoured...
News EA Play Joins Xbox Game Pass Ultimate This November
Just in time for the Xbox Series X|S
Following the recent announcement that EA Play would be joining Xbox Game Pass Ultimate this holiday, Microsoft has now confirmed the service will be available for subscribers beginning November 10th. This means that in addition to Xbox One, you'll also be able to get access to more than 60 playable EA games on...
Guide What New Releases Are Heading To Xbox In October 2020?
It's going to be another busy month
The month of October is almost upon us, and that means another batch of brand-new Xbox titles are on the horizon! We've picked out some of the highlights of the bunch below, and we've also included a more exhaustive list of games that are set to debut over the next few weeks. We'll updating this list regularly...
News Xbox One Games Can Perform Significantly Better On Xbox Series X
Up to double the performance in some cases
We've been learning a lot over the past 24 hours about how the Xbox Series X performs when playing backwards compatible games, and while some titles already achieve their performance targets on Xbox One X, others have been described as "transformative" experiences due to the performance increase. Take...
Poll Are You Happy With October 2020's Xbox Games With Gold?
Give us your thoughts
Microsoft has officially announced October 2020's Xbox Games with Gold, giving us a look at four more games we'll be able to play at no extra charge with our Gold memberships next month. In case you missed it, the games are killer puzzle title Slayaway Camp: Butcher's Cut, survival horror Maid of Sker, original Xbox game...
Deals Over 100 Games, Bundles & Add-Ons In This Week's Xbox Sale (Sep 29 - Oct 6)
Including some Deep Sea Discounts
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! This time around, in addition to the usual Deals with Gold and Spotlight Sales, we've got some Deep Sea Discounts on a whole bunch of great titles. We've highlighted a few of the most notable Xbox games offers in this week's current sale below, and Xbox Live's Major...
News Torchlight III Shines Its Way To Xbox One In A Couple Of Weeks
The fast-paced dungeon crawler
Perfect World Entertainment and Echtra Games have announced today that Torchlight III is officially coming to Xbox One on October 13th, which is the same day it comes out of Early Access on PC. The light-hearted and fast-paced dungeon crawler will allow you to hack and slash your way through a brand-new world filled...
News Explore Japan With Microsoft Flight Simulator's First World Update
And it's completely free!
As if Microsoft Flight Simulator didn't look amazing enough, developer Asobo Studio has committed to providing a series of World Updates for the game, starting with the country of Japan. With this update, Japan now features a high-resolution digital elevation map across the entire country, high-resolution 3D photogrammetry...
News Sega Confirms Xbox One And PC Launch Date For Yakuza: Like A Dragon
Will arrive alongside the Xbox Series X
After bringing forth the release for Yakuza: Like a Dragon on Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X earlier this month, Sega has now officially re-confirmed the launch date for the Xbox One and Microsoft Store versions of the game. Instead of 13th Novemb
News Sea Of Thieves Adds DLC Pirate Sail To Support Cancer Research
Part of the Stand Up To Cancer campaign
Xbox studio Rare is offering a brand-new "Sails of Union" pirate sail for Sea of Thieves in support of the Stand Up To Cancer campaign in the UK and the US. Specifically, 100% of the purchase price will be donated to Stand Up To Cancer when buying through the Microsoft Store, while 75% will be donated for...
News Call Of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Zombies Will Be Revealed This Week
A new story begins
Zombies are back on the menu in Activision's upcoming release, Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War! The publisher has confirmed it'll be revealing details on the popular mode tomorrow, Wednesday 30th September at 10AM PT / 5PM BST over on the Call of Duty YouTube channel, likely in the form of a trailer. This announcement also...
Monday28th Sep 2020
Video Here's What Happens When You Turn On The Xbox Series X
Check out these load times
If you've ever tried to cold boot an original Xbox One, you're probably well aware of how long it can take to even reach the menu screen! Fortunately, the Xbox Series X does away with all of that. You can see an example of this in the video above (courtesy of VentureBeat's Jeff Grubb), which shows the system booting into...
Feature These 15 Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (Sep 29 - Oct 2)
This is where the fun begins
Welcome to your weekly Xbox roundup! It's a slightly quieter week for new releases on the platform, but we've got two big hitters arriving in the form of Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time and Star Wars: Squadrons. Let's take a look at the full list of upcoming games below: Bartlow's Dread Machine (Sep 29): "A...
Roundup First Hands-On Impressions Of The Xbox Series X
What are the critics saying so far?
You might recall that a selection of North American content creators got their hands on a near-final version of the Xbox Series X last week, and today they've been publishing their impressions of the new system. Specifically, they've been talking about backwards compatibility, the new Quick Resume feature and...
News How Much Faster Do Xbox One Games Load On Xbox Series X?
As expected, it's a lot quicker
Various content creators have been getting their hands on the Xbox Series X over the past week, specifically testing backwards compatible Xbox One games using the system's internal SSD. As a result, we've got plenty of load time comparisons to peruse over between the Xbox One X and the Xbox Series X, and you can see...
News Are These Images Our First Look At Bethesda's Starfield?
Seems we've got a leak
It's been well over two years since newly-acquired Xbox studio Bethesda first unveiled its new space epic Starfield to the world, but since then we've heard very little about it at all. However, a few images have been shared online over the past 24 hours that appear to be taken from an early build of the game, including this...
News Indie FPS Shotgun Farmers Is Already A Massive Success On Xbox
It's top of the paid games chart
Indie multiplayer shooter Shotgun Farmers has got off to an incredible start since launching on Xbox One this past Friday, rocketing to the top of the paid games chart on Xbox One in the US. It's an unexpected triumph for solo developer Wase Qazi of Megastorm Games, who celebrated the success on social media...
News You'll Get 802GB Of Usable Storage Space With Your Xbox Series X
Better use it wisely
There's already been a lot of talk about whether 1TB of storage space is enough for next-generation consoles, so be warned - you won't actually be able to get access to 20% of that space on Xbox Series X. As reported by IGN, the internal SSD provides you with 802GB to store your next-gen games, with the rest being taken up by...
News Compete To Win A Series X And Enter The Xbox Hall Of Fame
Join the ranks of the elite
Competition alert! Microsoft is running a brand-new Xbox Hall of Fame contest to win an Xbox Series X, with each participating country set to feature eight Hall of Fame inductees and prize winners. There are multiple ways to earn your way into the Hall of Fame, such as racking up the most Gamerscore in a certain period...
News Early Previews Suggest The Series X Could Be The Quietest Xbox Yet
"I can barely hear it"
There are quite a lot of common themes running through today's hands-on previews of the Xbox Series X, and one of them is that the console is incredibly quiet, even when playing games. Over at IGN, Ryan McCaffrey called it "almost inaudible when it's idle", and much quieter than the Xbox One X when running the likes of Red...
UK Charts Two Mafia Games Make Their Top Ten Debuts
And Marvel's Avengers holds firm
It's been a busy week for 2K's Mafia series, with not one, but two new Mafia games in this past week's UK boxed chart! The obvious new addition is Mafia: Definitive Edition, which launched just a few days ago and debuted in third place. Meanwhile, Mafia: Trilogy (which includes all three Definitive Editions) also...
Sunday27th Sep 2020
Talking Point How Many Of Bethesda's Future Games Will Be Xbox Exclusives?
What do you think?
We've been treated to all sorts of big news in the world of Xbox this week, but none bigger than Microsoft's acquisition of ZeniMax Media, parent company of Bethesda Softworks for a cool $7.5 billion. As a result, Bethesda will be bringing its "iconic franchises" to Xbox Game Pass beginning with DOOM Eternal on October 1st, but...
News InXile Studio Head: We're Working On Wonderful New RPGs
"It’s too bad they take so long to make"
Now that Wasteland 3 is out, Xbox developer InXile Entertainment is shifting its focus towards the next-generation. Based on updates over the past six months, it appears the studio is currently working on an "ambitious" AAA action-RPG powered by Unreal Engine 5. Studio head, Brian Fargo, has now shared a...
News Dynasty Warriors 9 Empires Gets Strategic On Xbox In Early 2021
Conquer ancient China by both sword and strategy
Koei Tecmo has announced today as part of the Tokyo Game Show 2020 that Dynasty Warriors 9 Empires is heading to Xbox One, Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X in the early part of 2021. This latest entry in the Empires series combines the action of traditional Dynasty Warriors games with the addition of...
Saturday26th Sep 2020
Random Design Director At The Initiative Teases Upcoming Xbox Game
And we've still got no idea what it is
After months of rumours and speculation, there's still no proper information about what The Initiative is working on. The most we really know, at this stage, is based on a rumour the studio has been working on a game that "plays in the Perfect Dark universe" but might not be "exactly" Perfect Dark. Now, Drew...
News Anime Service Funimation Is A New Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perk
Get two months of Premium Plus
The Sony-owned anime streaming service Funimation has announced that it has partnered with Xbox to give away two months of a Premium Plus subscription for free to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members. The deal is part of the Xbox Game Pass Perks program, and gives users access to the entire library of content including My...
News Some People Have Already Won An Xbox Series X With Taco Bell
Has luck been on your side this week?
Earlier this week, Microsoft teamed up with Taco Bell to begin giving away multiple Xbox Series X consoles (U.S. only) before it launches on November 10th, and some people have already been posting their wins on social media. The contest requires you to purchase a medium or large drink via the Taco Bell app or...
News You Might Not Get Your Xbox Series X On Launch Day, Warns Amazon
Company sends email to US customers
Where have we seen this before? Over the past 24 hours, Amazon has been sending emails to its Xbox Series X pre-order customers in the US, informing them that they might not receive their new console on launch day (November 10th), which is exactly what it's been telling PlayStation customers recently as well...
Pick One Which Is Your Favourite Forza Horizon Game?
Remember, you can only pick one!
It's time for another round of Pick One! This week, due to Forza Horizon 3 being officially delisted on Xbox this weekend, we're looking back at the series' history on Xbox 360, Xbox One and PC. There have been four games in the Forza Horizon series to date, kicking us off all the way back in 2012, with the latest...
News Microsoft Spent 'Years' Asking For Football Manager To Come To Xbox
It finally returns this December
Sports Interactive subtly dropped the news earlier this week that hugely popular PC sports sim Football Manager would be returning to Xbox consoles for the first time in over decade this December. And according to Sports Interactive studio director Miles Jacobson, the reason for this is because Microsoft has been...
Rumour Mass Effect Trilogy Remaster Pushed Back To Early 2021
"They’re holding back until they’re certain"
We've been hearing a lot about an apparent Mass Effect Trilogy remaster in recent weeks, and it's even been listed by multiple retailers, but according to VentureBeat reporter Jeff Grubb, the game has been pushed back to early 2021.
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (Sep 26th)
Destiny 2 with Xbox Game Pass?
Welcome to the weekend! It's been a very busy week in Xbox world, highlighted by Microsoft's landmark acquisition of ZeniMax Media, as well as Xbox Series X & S pre-orders going live. There's still plenty of new content to enjoy on Xbox One over the next few days as well. We've been treated to
Friday25th Sep 2020
News Xbox Adds Remote Play To New Mobile App For Apple Devices
But it's limited to a few participants for now
Update: According to Xbox Senior Program Manager Harrison Hoffman, the iOS Beta is already full: "And it looks like our iOS Beta is full! Apologies to those who didn't manage to get in. We genuinely appreciate the interest and look forward to getting this app into your hands soon!" Original story:...
News Bethesda: Xbox Game Pass 'Broadens The Canvas For All Games'
"It really opens up the creative opportunities"
Microsoft made the landmark announcement earlier this week that it had acquired the parent company of Bethesda Softworks, highlighting that Bethesda's "iconic franchises" would be added to Xbox Game Pass as a result. We've already seen evidence of this in the form of DOOM Eternal, which hits the...
Reminder This Is Your Last Chance To Buy Forza Horizon 3 On Xbox
It's being delisted this weekend
We've got some good news and some bad news. The bad news is that Forza Horizon 3 is being delisted on Xbox this Sunday, September 27th, but the good news is that it's on sale at up to 70% off until that date. The game is officially reaching "End of Life" status, meaning it'll no longer be available to purchase...
News Phil Spencer 'Motivated' By Xbox Series X|S Sellouts In Japan
'It's the first step in a much longer marathon'
The Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S appear to have got off to a great start in Japan, with initial stock allocations selling out almost everywhere since the consoles went on sale earlier today. In response, Xbox boss Phil Spencer has been talking to Famitsu about the plans for Xbox in the region,...
News 343 Reminds Fans There's No Official Release Date For Halo Infinite Just Yet
At least we know it's arriving in 2021
With the Xbox Series X launch date locked and ready to go, the new question everyone seems to be asking is when will Halo Infinite be released? In August, it was announced the game had been delayed until next year, and since then there's been ongoing speculation about the new launch date. Earlier this week,...
News Capcom Attempting To Bring Resident Evil Village To Xbox One
"We’re looking into it"
Resident Evil Village was revealed back in June, announced as coming to Xbox Series X in 2021 but with no current-gen version in sight. However, Capcom has confirmed today that it is attempting to bring the game to Xbox One as well. This was revealed by producer Tsuyoshi Kanda during the Tokyo Game Show 2020: “While...
News The New Microsoft Store Is Now Available To Everyone On Xbox
Are you impressed with it?
Microsoft began slowly rolling out its brand-new Xbox Store to users back in early August, and as of yesterday (September 24th), it's now officially available to everyone on Xbox One. The new Store is a completely rebuilt experience designed to be faster, safer and easier to use than ever before, featuring a fully...
News Descenders Approaches 3 Million Players With Xbox Game Pass
More than 500k in the past three months
No More Robots founder Mike Rose has revealed that downhill freeriding game Descenders continues to go from strength-to-strength on Xbox Game Pass, now approaching nearly 3 million total players via the service. That means around 20% of all Xbox Game Pass subscribers have downloaded the title at some point,...
News It's Been 13 Long Years Since Halo 3 Finished The Fight
Happy birthday to the Xbox 360 classic
Today marks the anniversary of a classic, Halo 3! The Xbox 360 shooter first released all the way back on September 25th, 2007, concluding the original Halo trilogy developed by Bungie. To celebrate the occasion, the official Halo Twitter account posted this birthday message earlier today: If you never had...
News Next Yakuza Game Seemingly Set To Be Announced This Weekend
According to a now-deleted tweet
Yakuza: Like a Dragon officially arrives for Xbox One, Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X this November, but before then, we might be getting an announcement of the next upcoming title in the Yakuza series. This is a according to a now-deleted tweet from Ayana Tsubaki, who is set to co-host the Sega Nama broadcast at...
Thursday24th Sep 2020
News Microsoft Explains Why The Xbox Series Expansion Card Is So Expensive
Delivers "unprecedented speed and performance"
The official Seagate 1TB Expansion Card for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S is now available to pre-order for £219.99 / $219.99 at the Microsoft Store, which ultimately puts it out of the price range of many consumers. Fortunately, you don't need it (more about that in a minute), but over on Xbox...
News Three More Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass (Sep 24)
Play them on Xbox One, Android and/or PC
It's that time again! We've got three brand-new additions to Xbox Game Pass to share today, all of which are now playable on the service for Xbox One, Cloud Gaming on Android, and/or PC. You can get a 20% Game Pass exclusive discount on these titles if you want to purchase them permanently, and Warhammer:...
News Xbox Throws Shade At PS5 Following Spider-Man Upgrade Debacle
Highlighting the benefits of Smart Delivery
We don't know if you've been keeping up with the news in PlayStation world recently, but one of the big talking points over the past 24 hours has been the confusion surrounding Marvel's Spider-Man's upgrade path from PS4 to PS5, and the confirmation that owners of the standard version won't be getting a...
News DOOM Eternal Blasts Its Way To Xbox Game Pass In October
Prepare to Raze Hell
It's official! After being teased yesterday, Microsoft has confirmed that DOOM Eternal is coming to Xbox Game Pass for console (and seemingly Android) on October 1st, with PC to follow later in 2020. The Bethesda shooter only launched for Xbox One back in March of this year, and at the time we called it "one of the most...
News Xbox Series X 1TB Storage Expansion Card Priced At £220 / $220
Update: UK & Europe prices confirmed
Update: Microsoft has confirmed that the Seagate 1TB Storage Expansion Card is priced at £219.99 in the UK and €249.99 in Europe. It's now available to pre-order from the
News Microsoft Drops The Price Of Xbox Series S In Japan
Just in time for the Tokyo Game Show
The Xbox Tokyo Game Show Showcase takes place later today at 8AM ET / 1PM BST, and ahead of the event, Microsoft has surprisingly revised the price of the Xbox Series S in the region. On its official website, the company confirmed that the price had been reduced from 32,980 yen (excluding tax) to 29,980 yen...
News Xbox Cloud Gaming Has A New Competitor, Amazon Luna
Enters Early Access starting today
Xbox boss Phil Spencer has mentioned in the past that he sees Google and Amazon, rather than Nintendo and Sony has the main competitors for Xbox moving forward, so he'll likely have been keeping a close eye on the reveal of Amazon Luna today, which serves as a competitor to Xbox Cloud Gaming with Xbox Game Pass...
News Bethesda's Games Will Be 'Better' Under Microsoft, Says Todd Howard
Quality assurance
It's been a massive week for Xbox - with Microsoft announcing its acquisition of ZeniMax Media (the parent company of Bethesda) for a whopping $7.5 billion. While we've already got some insight, in an interview with Major Nelson alongside Phil Spencer and Pete Hines, Todd Howard - director and executive producer at Bethesda -...
Video Watch The Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2020 Showcase
But keep in mind it's all in Japanese
Update: The show has now finished, but you can watch the full recap below! Original story: Welcome to the Xbox Tokyo Game Show Showcase 2020! Microsoft is kicking off the multi-day event today with a 50 minute showcase, but be aware that the broadcast will be entirely in Japanese! As for what to expect, the...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Mafia: Definitive Edition
Is it an offer you can't refuse?
The first reviews for tomorrow's release of Mafia: Definitive Edition have gone live, and they're generally looking pretty positive, with a handful of exceptions. We've rounded up just a few of them below, so let's see what reviewers are saying about the game so far: Destructoid (9/10) "All this time, the first...
News Football Manager Finally Returns To Xbox This December
Say goodbye to your social life
13 long years since the franchise last appeared on Xbox, Sports Interactive has announced today that Football Manager 2021 is officially coming to Xbox One, Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X this December. This version will be based on the Football Manager Touch experience - a streamlined version of the desktop...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (Sep 24-27)
Including Ubisoft's The Division 2
It's time for another batch of Free Play Days titles! Three more games are available to play for free this weekend for Xbox Live Gold members, and they're ready to download right now. So, what's on offer? The first is strategic 2017 simulation game Bomber Crew, Ubisoft's popular shooter RPG Tom Clancy's The...
News Samurai Shodown Brings The Fight To Xbox Series X|S At Launch
Optimised for the next generation
SNK has revealed as part of today's Xbox Tokyo Game Show Showcase that arcade fighter Samurai Shodown (also known as Samurai Spirits in Japan) is coming to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S at launch. The game will be available from November 10th, but few other details have been provided so far, aside from that it...
News NieR Replicant Officially Releases Next April For Xbox One
No sign of a next-gen version yet
Update: You can get a first look at gameplay for NieR Replicant above. Original story: Square Enix has confirmed today as part of the Tokyo Game Show 2020 that NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139... is officially coming to Xbox One on April 23rd, 2021 in North America and Europe. The game is a remastered version of...
News R-Type Final 2 Heads To Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S In Early 2021
With Smart Delivery support
Anyone fancy a bit of R-Type on Xbox? Go on, then. Granzella Inc has revealed that it's bringing side scrolling shooter R-Type Final 2 to Xbox One, Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X in Spring 2021, and it will offer a free next-gen upgrade via Smart Delivery. The game is part of a cult arcade franchise that began life all...
News Manage Your Child's Xbox Account With This Brand-New Mobile App
Set limits, monitor friend requests and more
Listen up, parents! Microsoft has unveiled a brand-new Xbox Family Settings app for mobile, allowing you to manage your child's Xbox account and "balance gaming with other responsibilities like school and time with friends." The app, which has been in preview form for the past few months, includes the...
Wednesday23rd Sep 2020
News It Looks Like DOOM Eternal Is Coming To Xbox Game Pass Soon
Update: Microsoft teases Bethesda addition
Update: Various Twitter users seem to have figured this out! If you adjust the brightness in the image below, you'll see a hidden message with the words, "The Slayer is coming", suggesting the addition is Bethesda's DOOM Eternal. Original story: Oh Melissa McGamepass, you tease. Yes, the official Xbox...
Talking Point What October 2020 Xbox Games With Gold Do You Want?
Give us your wishlist
It's almost time again for another set of Xbox Games with Gold titles! The month of September has seen Tom Clancy's The Division, The Book of Unwritten Tales 2, de Blob 2, and Armed and Dangerous all given away for free for Xbox Live Gold subscribers, and another four games will soon be on the way. If you haven't done it yet,...
Random The Internet Thinks Microsoft Is Buying Sega Now
Update: No acquisition news at the Tokyo Game Show, confirms MS
Update: Microsoft has confirmed it has no plans to announce any acquisitions at this week's Tokyo Game Show. Original story: It doesn't take much to ignite a rumour nowadays and after Microsoft acquired the parent company of Bethesda earlier this week, some people on the
News Best Buy Unveils Special Halo Infinite Bundle With Master Chief Statue
Update: Pre-orders are live
Update (Wed 23rd Sep, 2020 09:00 BST): If you're interested in picking this up, pre-orders are now available! Halo Infinite with Master Chief PVC Statue & SteelBook Case (Best Buy) Original story (Mon 21st Sep, 2020 11:45 BST): American retailer
News Some Journalists Already Have Their Hands On The Real Xbox Series X
We'll be learning a lot more about it soon
We saw a couple of weeks ago that some influencers had been sent non-working, prototype versions of the Xbox Series X, but this time, a select few journalists have actually got their hands on the real deal. The likes of IGN and Digital Foundry have received the Xbox Series X, which is actually a "not quite...
News Xbox Series Pre-Orders Boast 'Record-Breaking Demand', More Stock To Arrive At Launch
"Incredible to see all the excitement"
Have you recovered from yesterday yet?! We hope you were able to secure yourself an Xbox Series X and/or an Xbox Series S if you wanted one, but if not, don't worry - Microsoft is aiming to have more stock available at launch. Taking to Twitter, the official Xbox account put out a statement thanking fans for...
News Xbox Will Continue To Consider Buying New Studios, Says Microsoft
But only where it makes sense
We were hit with the landmark news that Microsoft had acquired ZeniMax Media, parent company of Bethesda Softworks back on Monday, and now Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has confirmed the company isn't necessarily done. Speaking to CNET about the $7.5 billion acquisition, Nadella explained that its gaming division will...
News Xbox One X Sales Spike On Amazon As Series X Pre-Orders Go Live
Case of mistaken identity, or something else?
Did a bunch of people accidentally pre-order the Xbox One X instead of the Xbox Series X yesterday? That's what Amazon's sales rank for the current-gen Xbox One X appears to have been suggesting. At one point yesterday, that sales rank was up 747% over the previous day, hinting that various prospective...
News Don't Expect Any Xbox Acquisition News At The Tokyo Game Show
And no fresh next-gen news either
In case you'd forgotten, Xbox is kicking off the the Tokyo Games Show tomorrow, September 24th with a 50 minute showcase, but Microsoft has warned fans not to expect any acquisition news to come out of the event. This follows a fresh bout of admittedly shaky speculation over the past 24 hours that the company might...
Guide All The Backwards Compatible Games In This Week's Xbox Sale (Sep 22-29)
Including some real Xbox 360 classics
This week's Xbox sale is now live, and it includes just under 10 backwards compatible titles from the Xbox 360, all of them featured as part of the ongoing Rockstar and Capcom Publisher Sales. We've highlighted every backwards compatible offer in the table below, and you'll find more games, bundles and DLC...
News Xbox Series X|S Are Designed To 'Blend In With The Environment'
Built to fit into your modern life
Microsoft has provided more insight into the aesthetic of the Xbox Series X|S, explaining that the overall goal is for the two consoles to "seamlessly fit in to the modern lives and living rooms of Xbox fans around the world." The company says the Xbox Series X|S were "designed to fit in anyone’s home; they are...
News Maneater Swims Onto Xbox Series X|S At Launch With Free Upgrade
Including ray tracing and 4K, 60fps
We'll take a bite out of this one! Tripwire Interactive, Deep Silver and Blindside Interactive have confirmed that "ShaRkPG" Maneater is coming to Xbox Series X|S as a free next-gen upgrade on November 10th. (thanks Gematsu). The Xbox Series X version will reportedly support ray tracing, native 4K HDR support at...
News Rocket League Goes Free-To-Play, Season One Now Live On Xbox
Featuring new tournaments and challenges
If you've been eagerly awaiting your chance to play Rocket League, the time has arrived! The "soccar" sports game is now free-to-play on Xbox One, although keep in mind you'll still need Xbox Live Gold to play online. Its first free-to-play season brings a whole wave of changes to the game, including...
News No Man's Sky's Huge Origins Update Dramatically Expands Its Universe
Play it with Xbox Game Pass
Hello Games has unveiled its big No Man's Sky annual update for 2020 in the form of No Man's Sky: Origins, which brings a stranger, richer and more varied universe to the game than ever before. The list of changes is frankly huge (you can check out the full patch notes on the official website), with highlights being the...
Tuesday22nd Sep 2020
News The Xbox Upload Studio App Is Being Replaced Later This Year
It had a good seven-year run
Pour one out for the Upload Studio! The clip-creating app, which was heavily promoted back at the launch of the Xbox One in 2013, is officially being replaced for good later this year. In a message sent to Xbox users, Microsoft explained that the share experience available via the new Xbox app for mobile will replace...
Guide Is Your TV Ready For Next-Gen Gaming With Xbox Series X?
And will it support 4K, 120FPS?
Hopefully by now you've been able to lock in your Xbox Series X and/or Xbox Series S pre-order (if you wanted one), and you're eagerly awaiting the chance to get your hands on your new purchase later this year. But what about your TV? Both the Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X are powerful machines, and if you've got...
News Two More Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass (Sep 22)
But actually, it's more like four
It's been a very busy day in the world of Xbox, and we hope you were able to secure your Xbox Series S and/or Xbox Series X pre-orders! Now, you can kick back with some scorching new Xbox Game Pass additions. The first of these is Destiny 2 - specifically, the Forsaken and Shadowkeep expansions for the game, both...
News Yep, Scalpers Are Already Listing Xbox Series X On eBay
After securing their pre-order...
Australia was one of the first countries in the world to open pre-orders for the new Xbox Series X|S and as you might have heard, it sold out within "record" time. There were some technical issues as well. The website of EB Games (owned by GameStop) was overloaded and various other local retailers filled pre-orders...
News Xbox Series X Official Packaging Invites You To 'Power Your Dreams'
Looking good, Chief
The Xbox Series X officially went on sale around the world earlier today, and if you were lucky enough to snap one up, all you need to do now is wait in anticipation for that big release day on November 10th. We've already highlighted what you'll first see when the packaging arrives at your door (and you can also view a more...
Talking Point Have You Been Able To Pre-Order An Xbox Series X|S?
Which have you gone for?
The time has arrived! Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S pre-orders have officially begun in various locations around the world, and as expected the demand has been huge. Websites have crashed and stock has sold out in ultra-quick time for some retailers, so have you been successful in pre-ordering a console? Here are some of...
News Xbox Series X Has Sold Out In Australia
Pre-order limit reached within minutes
Pre-orders for the next-generation Xbox opened in Australia earlier today and both units reportedly sold out within "record" time. EB Games (owned by GameStop) was the hardest hit - with the retailer's website seizing up as soon as pre-orders went live at 8 am. It resulted in a lot of disgruntled customers who...
News Fast-Paced FPS Bright Memory Joins The Xbox Series Launch Lineup
And Bright Memory: Infinite arrives next year
OK, stick with us here. Remember that game Bright Memory: Infinite that was revealed for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S back in May? It now has a release window of 2021 for the next-gen systems, but the original 2019 version of the game (just called "Bright Memory") is now a launch title for Xbox Series...
News PS5 Horror Quantum Error Now Slated For Xbox Series X, But Series S Version Not Confirmed
"It will depend on how development goes"
After various teases earlier this year, TeamKill Media has confirmed that its PS5 first-person shooter Quantum Error is now also coming to Xbox Series X, with the intent to release both versions at the same time. Responding to fans on YouTube, the developer explained that it had "always been open to more...
Deals Over 100 Games, Bundles & Add-Ons In This Week's Xbox Sale (Sep 22-29)
Including a Rockstar Publisher Sale
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! It's actually another fairly small selection this week compared to what we've been used to over the past few months, but there are some huge deals amongst the batch including a whole range of discounts on some critically-acclaimed Rockstar and Capcom titles. We've...
Monday21st Sep 2020
Guide Everything You Need To Know About Xbox Series Pre-Orders
It all begins today!
The Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S will officially be available for pre-order on Tuesday, September 22nd, and Microsoft has unveiled details about when and where customers will be able to order their brand-new systems. If you still haven't made your mind up about which to go for, check out our guide below: Xbox Series X VS...
News These 15+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (Sep 22-25)
Here's what's on the way
Welcome to your weekly Xbox roundup! The next few days are dominated by Mafia: Definitive Edition - the long-awaited remake of the 2002 original - while Halo 3: ODST (including Firefight) is also dropping on Xbox Game Pass. Let's take a look at the full list of upcoming games below: Halo 3: ODST For PC (Sep 22) (Xbox...
News Microsoft Unveils Launch Lineup Of Accessories For Xbox Series X|S
Including a new Shock Blue controller
Microsoft has unveiled a selection of brand-new accessories that will be available at the launch of the Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X on November 10th, available to pre-order from tomorrow, September 22nd. In addition to the previously revealed Carbon Black and Robot White controllers, you'll also be able to...
News The New Xbox Mobile App Allows You To Download Games Before You Buy
Ordered a physical copy? Pre-load it ahead of time
Microsoft unveiled its new Xbox app for Android devices earlier today, but left out one key detail that you might be interested in - it allows you to download games on the Microsoft Store even if you don't own them. Obviously you need have the license in order to play these titles, but this could...
News New Xbox App For Android Introduces Remote Play For Everyone
Along with lots of other new features
The good news keeps on rolling today! Microsoft has unveiled its brand-new Xbox app for Android phones and tablets, now available to download in Beta form on the Google Play Store. The app introduces a ton of new and improved features, including streamlined notifications for parties, chats, new friends and...
News Xbox Acquires ZeniMax Media, Parent Company Of Bethesda Softworks
Bethesda's games will be added to Xbox Game Pass
Microsoft has announced today that it has acquired ZeniMax Media, parent company of Bethesda Softworks. As a result, the likes of DOOM, The Elder Scrolls, Fallout and more will now be under ownership of Xbox. The company says the acquisition serves as a "landmark step" for the brand, and it will be...
Guide Xbox Series X VS. Xbox Series S: What's The Difference?
Which should you pre-order this week?
The time is getting ever closer for Microsoft to bring its next-generation of consoles kicking and screaming into the world. By now, you will very likely be aware that two versions of next-gen Xbox devices will be available - the Xbox Series X and the Xbox Series S. But which one should be grabbing your...
News Mass Effect Trilogy Remastered Listed Again For Mid-October Release
Come on EA, announce this thing already
We've been hearing rumours about a potential Mass Effect Trilogy remaster for months now, and just recently it was listed by a Portuguese retailer with a release window of October. It's popped up again over the past few days via Czech retailer Herni-Svet (although it's since been removed), suggesting that the...
Poll Has The Bethesda News Convinced You To Pre-Order An Xbox Series X|S?
Or are you going to wait a while?
We don't know about you, but we're still recovering from the shock of today's news that Xbox has acquired Bethesda for $7.5 billion (!), described as a "landmark step" for the brand by Xbox boss Phil Spencer. It's no coincidence that Microsoft has chosen to make this announcement one day before pre-orders go live...
News Bethesda's Future Games Could Still Appear On Consoles Other Than Xbox
It'll be on a "case by case basis"
Following the news that Xbox has acquired ZeniMax Media, parent company of Bethesda Softworks, there's been a lot of speculation as to whether Bethesda's games will still appear on PlayStation and Nintendo Switch in the future, such as the highly-anticipated Starfield and The Elder Scrolls VI. We still don't have...
News Phil Spencer: We're Committed To Bringing Xbox Game Pass To Apple Phones
"We'll continue the conversations"
Microsoft's Xbox Cloud Gaming service launched last week for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate customers on Android, but iPhone and iPad users have so far been unable to take advantage. That's because Apple's App Store rules have reportedly made it impossible for Microsoft to integrate the service on the platform, and...
Video Here's How The New Share Button Works On Xbox Series X
A brand-new addition to the controller
In the midst of all the busy Bethesda news taking place today, Microsoft has quietly unveiled a new look at the share functionality on Xbox Series S and X, demoing how that brand-new button on the controller works. As detailed in a video by Xbox Live's Major Nelson, the button (which sits directly in the...
News The New Xbox Consoles Include References To A Certain U.S. City
Carrying on the tradition
If you've ever looked closely at the side of your Xbox One X or the back of your Xbox One S, you might have noticed the words "Hello from Seattle" - a clear reference to where the Xbox team is based in Redmond. And with the release of the next-generation Xbox consoles this November, it's been confirmed that Microsoft is...
News Xbox Game Pass Now Has Over 15 Million Subscribers
And it shows no signs of slowing down
What a day it's been so far! Microsoft dropped a landmark announcement on us earlier today that it's acquiring ZeniMax Media, parent company of Bethesda Softworks, and buried within that information was the news that Xbox Game Pass has now reached a new milestone of over 15 million subscribers. In comparison,...
News The Xbox Design Lab Service Goes Temporarily Offline In October
It won't be returning until 2021
If you were thinking about ordering a custom Xbox controller later this year, you haven't got long to do so! Microsoft has revealed that the Xbox Design Lab program is temporarily going offline beginning October 14th. The company says Design Lab is "preparing for its next evolution", and will be disappearing until...
Sunday20th Sep 2020
News Xbox Series S Could Be Outdated Within A Few Years, Alludes PlayStation Boss
But he respects the "competitive strategy"
PlayStation boss Jim Ryan has been conducting various interviews since the PS5 Showcase event earlier this week, including with Japanese site AV Watch in which he spoke about Microsoft's strategy with the Xbox Series S. As translated by Video Games Chronicle, Ryan explained that Sony actually considered...
News Codemasters Dev: The Xbox Series S Is An Amazing Piece Of Kit
Says it's "really easy" to develop for the system
Codemasters technical director David Springate spoke to Eurogamer's Digital Foundry earlier today as part of the PAX x EGX event, talking a bit about how Dirt 5 will work on next-generation consoles. As part of this, he was asked specifically about the Xbox Series S and its capabilities, confirming...
News Analyst Says Final Fantasy XVI Could Come To 'Other Consoles' After 12 Months
It's "totally down" to Square Enix
Earlier this week, Square Enix lifted the lid on the PlayStation 5 exclusive Final Fantasy XVI, but just how 'exclusive' is it? According to Eurogamer, "trusted industry analyst" Piers Harding-Rolls has "been told by Sony", that the next FFXVI will be a console
Pick One Which Is Your Favourite Gears Of War Game?
Remember, you can only pick one!
It's time for another round of Pick One! This week, to celebrate the ninth anniversary of Gears of War 3 (Sep 20, 2011), we're looking back at the series' rich history on Xbox 360, Xbox One and PC. There have been seven games released for these platforms over the past 16 years (eight if you include the Ultimate...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Has A Shorter Main Story Than The Witcher 3 Due To 'Complaints'
"We want you to see the whole story"
CD Projekt Red has revealed that Cyberpunk 2077 will have a "slightly shorter" main story than The Witcher 3, as the team received "a lot of complaints" about that game's 50+ hour campaign being too long. This was highlighted by senior quest designer Patrick K. Mills on the recent Night City Wire stream (thanks...
Saturday19th Sep 2020
News Retailers Who Open Xbox Pre-Orders Early Will Be Penalized, Says Keighley
Microsoft supposedly "lowering allocations" as punishment
Earlier this week, as you might have heard, pre-orders opened for the PlayStation 5 ahead of scheduled and reportedly sold out within minutes. The situation was described as a "mess" within this community and a lot of people now have no option but to wait until the next shipment. To avoid a...
News Back Compat Games Will Receive Visual And Performance Boosts On Xbox Series S
Including double the frame rate in some cases
There was a little bit of disgruntlement last week when Microsoft confirmed that the Xbox Series S would only run the Xbox One S versions of backwards compatible games, but as revealed by Digital Foundry, the console will actually apply many resolution and performance benefits to older titles as well...
News Discord Nitro Member? Get 3 Free Months Of Xbox Game Pass For PC
But there's quite a big catch
Been waiting to try out Xbox Game Pass for PC but haven't found the right deal yet? If you're a Discord Nitro member, you can actually get 3 free months of the service at no extra charge right now. Discord has partnered with Microsoft for this offer, giving you access to 100+ games including Microsoft Flight Simulator,...
News Observer: System Redux Confirmed As Xbox Series X Launch Title
With ray-tracing, HDR lighting and more
It was announced back in early April that developer Bloober Team was bringing its psychological horror Observer: System Redux to Xbox Series X, and now it's been confirmed as a day one launch title. The game is a "definitive vision" of the 2017 game Observer from the team behind
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (Sep 19th)
And where are you playing it?
Welcome to the weekend! Admittedly we've got Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X pre-orders on the mind rather than Xbox One right now, but there's still plenty to enjoy over the next few days, including three more Free Play Days offerings, the usual set of weekly discounts
Friday18th Sep 2020
News You Can Now Auto Redeem Xbox Gift Cards With Microsoft Rewards
But the "Hot Deals" are over
If you haven't heard of Microsoft Rewards before, it's a system that allows you to earn redeemable points by completing Bing searches, Xbox Game Pass Quests and more. These points can then be used to acquire various gift cards, such as Xbox and Microsoft currency, as well as competition entries and charity donations...
News Expensive, This Limited Edition Star Wars Xbox Controller Is
But a fine addition to your collection
Yep, we've got another limited edition Xbox controller to share! This time, it's based on the upcoming release of Star Wars: Squadrons, with just 2500 units available to pre-order. Like the Gears of War controller we highlighted earlier today, this comes packed with a Pro Charging Stand and features a magnetic...
News Crysis Remastered Reportedly Has Major Launch Issues On Xbox One X
Patch set to arrive early next week
The long-awaited release of Crysis Remastered is now officially available on Xbox, but unfortunately it appears to be having some major visual issues at launch on Xbox One X specifically. As detailed by various early adopters and a review over at Forbes, running the game with Ray-Tracing and HDR settings...
News How Big Is The Xbox Series X? Make It Out Of Paper And Find Out
Put a paper placeholder in your home
Want to get your hands on an Xbox Series S and/or Xbox Series X two months before release? Well, you can - just as long as you don't mind that they're made out of paper! Microsoft has come up with these neat paper placeholders for both systems that you can download from the Microsoft website both in full-scale...
News Gears Of War Has A New Limited Edition 'Locust Horde' Xbox Controller
It'll set you back a bit though
In the market for a new Xbox controller? Big Gears of War fan? Then this might perk your interest, although be warned that it's quite a bit more expensive than your typical Xbox controller! The Coalition has announced today that it has partnered with Controller Gear to develop the new Gears of War – Locust Horde...
News The Xbox Series S Has A Big, Black Grate To 'Simplify The Look'
But Microsoft debated different colours
Following the release of the Xbox Series S a couple of weeks ago, some fans suggested that they weren't overly keen on the look of the system - specifically it's huge, black circular grate. In an interview with Fast Company, Microsoft design principal Chris Kujawski explained that making the grate black...
News Katamari Damacy Reroll Is Coming To Xbox One This November
The Prince is on his way
Phil Spencer has spoken a lot in recent times about bolstering the Japanese games line-up on Xbox. He even mentioned how the announcement of Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age coming to Xbox Game Pass was one of his own personal highlights of Microsoft's Xbox showcase back in July, as the team in Japan had "really...
News Gears Tactics Brings All-New Features To Xbox Series X This November
Check out the new trailer
Microsoft has today revealed a bit more about what we can expect from Gears Tactics when it arrives on Xbox One, Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X on November 10th with Xbox Game Pass. The game, which originally launched for PC back in April, will be getting a range of new features for all Xbox consoles, including new...
News Nexomon: Extinction Brings Its Digital Monsters To Xbox Next Week
"We can't wait to see you soon, Xbox Tamers"
After being delayed back in late August, PQube Games has confirmed that the Pokémon-like Nexomon: Extinction is now officially coming to Xbox One next week on Friday, September 25th. The game will allow you to catch, evolve and collect over 300 unique Nexomon as you "assemble the ultimate Nexomon team...
News Rayman Creator Michel Ancel Is Leaving The Games Industry
But you needn't worry about Beyond Good & Evil 2
Michel Ancel, best-known for creating the Rayman series as well as Beyond Good & Evil, has announced that he's leaving the games industry to focus on his passion for wildlife. In a message on Instagram, Ancel gave a few details about what he'll be doing next: "Today is very special for me...
News Ubisoft Aims To Show Beyond Good & Evil 2 In Action Next Year
"We will take the time needed to get it right"
Following the announcement from Beyond Good & Evil creator Michel Ancel earlier today that he's leaving the games industry, Ubisoft has provided an update on the development of Beyond Good & Evil 2. The company echoes that Ancel hasn’t been directly involved in the game for some time now, "as...
Thursday17th Sep 2020
News Microsoft Confirms Start Time & Retailer List For Xbox Series Pre-Orders In The US
Here's when it all kicks off next week
Update: Microsoft is no longer advertising Target as offering the Xbox All Access service. We've made this change below. Original story: Microsoft has today revealed more information about Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X pre-orders in the US, confirming a start time for September 22nd and issuing a list of...
Guide How Does Storage Work On The Xbox Series S & X?
Here's everything you need to know
When the Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X launch this November, they're going to handle storage in a different way to your current Xbox One console. You'll still be able to store games on the internal drive, but if you want to store more than that, there are a few things you need to be aware of. The Xbox Series S...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (Sep 17-20)
Prepare for a showdown
It's time for another batch of Free Play Days titles! Three more games are available to play for free this weekend for Xbox Live Gold members, and they're ready to download right now. So, what's on offer? The first is Crytek's first-person PvP bounty hunting game Hunt: Showdown, Rare's fantastic Sea of Thieves also makes the...
News Xbox Takes A Dig At Sony As PS5 Pre-Orders Go Live Without Notice
"We’ll let you know the exact time pre-orders start"
If you've been keeping tabs on the pre-order situation for the PlayStation 5, you've probably heard how badly it's gone. Sony said pre-orders would open on 17th September, but some retailers began listing the system early (with no notice) and it reportedly sold out within minutes. Our...
News Final Fantasy XVI Snapped Up As 'PlayStation Console Exclusive'
Update: Square Enix provides exclusivity statement
Update: Square Enix has commented on Final Fantasy XVI's PS5 exclusivity in a statement to GamesRadar. It doesn't tell us much, but the publisher hasn't denied that it could come to other platforms down the line. "We have no further information on if Final Fantasy 16 will be released o
News Xbox And Crunchyroll's 'Good Surprises' Revealed As Competitions
Update: No sign of the service being added to Game Pass
Update (Thu 17th Sep, 2020 11:20 BST): The Spanish Xbox and Crunchyroll accounts have unveiled their "good surprises," revealing that they're just competitions to win Xbox Game Pass and Crunchyroll gift cards. Unless something else happens later today, it looks like there's little to get...
News Company Of Heroes 2 Is Now Available With Xbox Game Pass For PC
The complete collection
Any RTS fans in the house? Complete of Heroes 2: Complete Edition is now available as part of the Xbox Game Pass for PC and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription services. This is the "Complete Collection" version of the 2013 game, which features two epic single player campaigns, five distinct multiplayer armies and more,...
News Xbox Game Pass Model Wouldn't Make Financial Sense For PS5, Says CEO Jim Ryan
"We just don't see that as sustainable"
Sony Interactive Entertainment president and CEO Jim Ryan has been talking all things PS5 following the price reveal of the system yesterday, including that Sony won't be offering its new first-party releases in an Xbox Game Pass style subscription service any time soon. Ryan elaborated on this while talking...
News Next-Gen Xbox Will Prioritise Buttery Smooth Gameplay, Says Microsoft
"I don’t want pop in, I don’t want load times"
Xbox director of project management Jason Ronald has talked a bit more about what he expects from the next generation of Xbox in an interview with The Verge, explaining that buttery smooth gameplay will be a priority. Despite the graphical enhancements being made for the Xbox Series S and Xbox...
News Game Sizes Will Be Around 30% Smaller On Xbox Series S Than Xbox Series X
Due to reduced texture resolutions
The Xbox Series S is only shipping with a 512GB custom SSD when it launches this November compared to the 1TB SSD in the Xbox Series X, but according to Microsoft, game install sizes will be smaller on the lower-spec system. Xbox director of program management Jason Ronald reportedly confirmed this in an interview...
News Microsoft: Developers Won't Be Limited By The Xbox Series S
“The core capabilities are the same"
There's been quite a bit of debate over the past couple of weeks as to whether the Xbox Series S will be held back by its limitations (such as its reduced memory) compared to the Xbox Series X, but in a recent interview with IGN, Xbox director of project management Jason Ronald sugge
News Xbox Brings Ori And The Will Of The Wisps To Nintendo Switch
Available on the eShop today
We all know how much Xbox boss Phil Spencer loves Nintendo and the games industry in general, so it's probably no surprise that Ori and the Will of the Wisps has just been announced for Nintendo Switch. The critically-acclaimed Xbox first-party sequel has only been available on Xbox One and PC until now, but it's...
News Ori And The Will Of The Wisps Gets A Premium Collector's Edition
Available to pre-order now
Following the Ori and the Will of the Wisps reveal for Nintendo Switch earlier today, iam8bit has announced a special Collector's Edition of the game (also featuring Ori and the Blind Forest) for multiple platforms including Xbox One. The package includes the following goodies: Premium “Transforming” Display Box...
News Balan Wonderworld Brings Its Imaginary Land To Xbox Next March
Come one, come all
Following its reveal as part of the Xbox Games Showcase pre-show back in July, 3D action platformer Balan Wonderworld has today been given an official release date of March 26, 2021 for Xbox One and Xbox Series S/X. The game is being brought to us by the legendary creators Yuji Naka and Naoto Ohshima who both worked together to...
News Life Is Strange 2's First Episode Made Permanently Free On Xbox
Everyone likes a freebie!
Dontnod Entertainment and Square Enix have announced today that they're making the first episode of 2018 episodic adventure Life is Strange 2 permanently available for free on Xbox. The first episode of the game gives you access to around three hours of gameplay, which starts after a tragic incident forces brothers Sean...
Wednesday16th Sep 2020
News Xbox Series Pre-Order Supplies Will Be Limited, Warns Microsoft
"Mark your calendar to ensure you're first in line"
Pre-orders for the Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X officially go live next Tuesday, September 22nd, and it comes as no surprise that supply of those consoles will reportedly be "limited". Specifically, the Microsoft Store is telling customers in the UK (via email) that "consoles are limited, while...
News US Retailer Target Announces Start Time For Xbox Series Pre-Orders
Possibly the official time for all retailers
We're still waiting on the official word from Microsoft, but it looks like the start time for Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X pre-orders in the United States might have slipped out courtesy of Target. The retailer is telling customers that pre-orders will begin at 8AM PT / 10AM CT / 11AM ET on Tuesday,...
Thursday17th Sep 2020
Reaction Sony Just Boosted The Value Of Xbox Game Pass Even Further
Its first-party titles will cost up to $70 on PS5
PlayStation fans have been hit with a barrage of information today following the latest PS5 Showcase event, including the news that some of Sony's first-party titles are getting a price increase. The company says that select games, such as Demon's Souls, Destruction AllStars, and Marvel's...
Wednesday16th Sep 2020
News Hogwarts Legacy Is The Harry Potter Game We've Been Waiting For
Casting its spell in 2021
Warner Bros. Interactive has today finally unveiled a first look at its long-rumoured Harry Potter game, Hogwarts Legacy. The game has a scheduled release window of 2021, and is coming to Xbox One and Xbox Series S/X. Hogwarts Legacy is described as an "immersive, open-world action RPG", in which you can be at the centre...
News Sony Responds To Xbox With Official PS5 Price Reveal
Xbox Series S remains the lowest-priced next-gen system
Sony has today unveiled the official prices for the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Digital Edition, following on from the Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X price reveal by Microsoft last week. The PS5 will launch a couple days after the Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X on November 12th in some...
News EA Play Joining Xbox Game Pass Is About Making Its Games 'Frictionless'
According to EA's SVP of strategic growth
Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass Ultimate service received a huge boost in value last week when it was announced that EA Play was being integrated at no extra charge, bringing over 60 full games to Xbox console and PC, along with many other benefits including discounts on EA purchases and free trials of upcoming...
Hands On What's Different About eFootball PES 2021 Season Update?
It's still a great footie game, but what's changed?
If this were any normal year, we'd be going fully in-depth on the last entry in Konami's long-running Pro Evolution Soccer series, giving you the lowdown on all the gameplay changes, new modes and more. This time around, however, Konami is doing things a little differently - instead of dropping a...
News Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition Joins The Xbox Series X Launch Lineup
But no free upgrade this time
Capcom has announced that a special edition of Devil May Cry 5 is coming to Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X at launch on November 10th (digitally), available for $39.99. This version of the game will feature Dante's brother Vergil as a playable character, along with Turbo Mode allowing you to play at a faster speed,...
News Xbox Series X Isn't Reliant On Massive Launch Exclusives, Says Exec
'Our players will have thousands of games available'
Senior director of Xbox platform marketing Cindy Walker has been talking to the New York Times about the release of the Xbox Series X this November, telling the outlet that Xbox isn't reliant on "massive launch exclusives." Walker was speaking specifically about the delayed release of Halo...
Poll How Are You Getting On With Xbox Cloud Gaming On Android?
Is it working well for you?
Yesterday saw the release of Xbox Cloud Gaming on Android, bringing over 150 games to mobile devices via the power of the cloud, accessible to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers. Since then, we've seen lots of reports from players suggesting it's working brilliantly for them (and we've also been getting on well with...
News Mass Effect Trilogy Remastered Listed For Xbox By Portuguese Retailer
Releasing as soon as next month?
We've been hearing rumours about a potential Mass Effect Trilogy Remastered release for months, but now Portuguese retailer Gaming Replay has actually listed the title for Xbox One on its website. The listing provides few details on the game ("more information soon"), but suggests that it will be released as soon as...
Video Codemasters Shows Off Dirt 5 Running On The Xbox Series S
Featuring a challenging Path Finder event in Italy
We haven't seen much official footage of the Xbox Series S since it was announced last week, but Codemasters has now revealed some gameplay of its upcoming racer Dirt 5 running on the system. The video shows off the "rock bouncer" taking on a challenging Path Finder event in Italy, and you can bump...
Random Former Bungie Composer Shares A Look At Ultra-Rare 'Halo The Movies' DVD
Originally meant for employees only
Here's a cool little YouTube upload for Halo fans! Former Bungie composer Martin O'Donnell, who famously worked on the first few Halo games and the original Destiny, has unveiled this ultra-rare "Halo The Movies" DVD. The DVD was made 18 years ago in 2002, and is an internal Halo compilation intended only for...
News Sci-Fi Thriller The Invincible Targets 2021 Launch For Xbox Series X
From former Witcher and Cyberpunk devs
New studio Starward Industries has announced that its first-person sci-fi thriller The Invincible is heading to Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X, with a target release of late 2021 (via GamesRadar). The game will see you waking up as a space scientist on a hostile planet, as you embark on a mysterious mission...
Tuesday15th Sep 2020
News GameStop Announces Trade-In Offers For The Xbox Series S & X
Get up to $200 off your pre-order
Not planning to keep your old Xbox One when you upgrade to the Xbox Series S/X? Then this might be the deal for you! GameStop in the U.S. has confirmed that it's offering up to $200 off your pre-order when trading in an old console. The company made the announcement via email, revealing that it's offering the...
News Two More Of September's Xbox Games With Gold Are Now Available
Free for Xbox Live Gold members
You can now begin downloading the second batch of September 2020's Xbox Live Games With Gold titles (one day early!), which are the Xbox One game The Book of Unwritten Tales 2 and original Xbox game Armed and Dangerous. Both titles are available right now from the Microsoft Store (links at the bottom of the page)...
News Microsoft Confirms Start Time & Retailer List For Xbox Series Pre-Orders In The UK
All the information you need
Microsoft has revealed more information about Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X pre-orders in the UK, confirming a start time for September 22nd and issuing a list of retailers that will be offering the two devices. Let's get that start time out of the way - if you want to pre-order your new system as soon as possible,...
News Xbox Cloud Gaming For Android Is Now Live With Xbox Game Pass
Play over 150 titles via the cloud at no extra charge
The time has arrived! Xbox Cloud Gaming (also known as Project xCloud) has officially launched in Beta for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members, with over 150 titles available to play on Android. In order to access it, you'll need to download the Xbox Game Pass app from the Google Play store (it also...
News Rocket League Officially Goes Free-To-Play On Xbox Next Week
Which means it's also leaving Xbox Game Pass
We've known about Rocket League's plans to go free-to-play for a while, but now developer Psyonix has confirmed the game will transition to a "free" experience next week on Wednesday, September 23rd. As part of this, the developer will be introducing lots of new features to the game including revamped...
News Here's Your First Look At The Official Packaging For Xbox Series S
And another look at the box for the Series X
Last week, the packaging for the Xbox Series X surfaced online via a Canadian retailer, and now an image of the packaging for the Xbox Series S has shown up. Twitter user @Ransum4RnSm first showed off an image of this box alongside the Series X and not long after this, @klobrille share
Guide All The 10+ Backwards Compatible Games In This Week's Xbox Sale (Sep 15-22)
Hope you like Call of Duty
This week's Xbox sale is now live, and it includes just over 10 backwards compatible titles from the original Xbox and Xbox 360, with the vast majority of those being old Call of Duty games. We've highlighted every backwards compatible offer in the table below, and you'll find more games, bundles and DLC add-ons for Xbox...
News The Xbox Series S/X Are The Lightest & Heaviest Consoles In Xbox History
Here's how they compare to other systems
Microsoft has confirmed the weight specifications for both the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, revealing that the former is the heaviest console in Xbox history, and the latter is the lightest! According to new details on the
News Take-Two CEO Believes Xbox Will Do 'Very Well' In Next Console Generation
"I think Microsoft is working very, very hard"
Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick recently discussed a variety of gaming-related topics in an interview with Protocol, including giving his thoughts on how Microsoft will fare with the Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X. When asked about his overall perspective on how Microsoft and Sony are...
Deals Over 100 Games, Bundles & Add-Ons In This Week's Xbox Sale (Sep 15-22)
Including discounts on major titles
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! It's a smaller selection this week than we've seen over the past month-or-so, but there are nevertheless some big discounts on major titles available, spread across Deals With Gold, Spotlight, Publisher and Forza Le Mans sales. We've highlighted a few of the most...
News Ghostrunner Brings Violent, Fast-Paced Combat To Xbox Next Month
A hardcore first-person slasher
Publishers All In! Games and 505 Games have announced that Ghostrunner is officially arriving on Xbox One next month on October 27th for $29.99 / €29.99 / £24.99 (via Gematsu). Ghostrunner is described as a hardcore FPP slasher packed with lightning-fast action, set in a grim, cyberpunk megastructure. It's said to...
News Psychological Thriller Twin Mirror Heads To Xbox This December
From the dev behind Life is Strange and Tell Me Why
Dontnod Entertainment (Life is Strange, Tell Me Why) has announced today that its psychological thriller Twin Mirror is officially coming to Xbox One on December 1st. It will be the first self-published title from the studio. Twin Mirror is an adventure game that centres around former...
News Xbox Updates Privacy Settings To 'Improve Transparency And Choice'
It's all to do with customer data
Microsoft has today announced that it's making some changes to its privacy settings on Xbox, with the goal to increase transparency and choice surrounding users' diagnostic data. Basically, this means Microsoft is soon going to provide console users with an overview about the required diagnostic data it collects,...
News Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 Becomes The Fastest Selling THPS Game Ever
"Thank you to all of the diehard THPS fans"
The release of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 earlier this month was met with acclaim from both fans and critics alike, and now according to Activision, it's become the fastest selling game in franchise history. Specifically, the company says it's the fastest game to reach 1 million units sold-through in...
Monday14th Sep 2020
News These 5 Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass Soon (Sep 17-24)
We've finally got a date with Destiny
The latest batch of Xbox Game Pass titles has arrived! Microsoft has today unveiled another 5 games coming to the service, including a date for the long-awaited Destiny 2: Shadowkeep & Forsaken expansions. Here's a list of what's on the way over the next week-or-so: Date Game Platform Sep...
News Another 6 Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass Later This Month (Sep 30)
Last chance to say goodbye
Update: Following Microsoft's acquisition of ZeniMax Media, parent company of Bethesda Softworks, Dishonored 2 no longer appears to be leaving Xbox Game Pass on September 30th. Original story: Microsoft has today highlighted six games that will be removed from Xbox Game Pass on September 30th, including some major titles...
News These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (Sep 15-18)
And that's the bottom line
Welcome to your weekly Xbox roundup! We've got a slightly quieter few days coming up in terms of major releases, but there's still plenty to look forward to, and hopefully Microsoft will drop some more Xbox Game Pass announcements on us throughout the week as well. Let's take a look at the full list of upcoming games...
News Here's The Complete Launch Lineup For Xbox Game Streaming On Android
Available tomorrow with Xbox Game Pass
Microsoft has today confirmed the complete list of titles coming to Project xCloud with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate when game streaming launches for Android tomorrow, September 15th. Previously, the company had announced that over 100 titles would be available at launch, but it's actually now more than that - over...
Rumour Microsoft Spending 'A Lot Of Money' On Something Xbox Related, Not An Acquisition
"The way it was phrased to me, it would be a big deal"
It's rumour time! We've got some very open-ended gossip to share today - VentureBeat reporter and noted industry insider Jeff Grubb says he's been informed that Microsoft is spending "a lot of money" on something Xbox related that isn't a new studio acquisition (via Video Games Chronicle)...
News Bungie CEO Denies Claims Surrounding Xbox Acquisition Talks
"This is false"
Update: Bungie CEO Pete Parsons has now taken to Twitter to respond to these claims, simply stating "this is false" to a tweet about the rumour - despite Eurogamer also reporting earlier today that talks had taken place. Original story: Destiny 2 developer Bungie is bring
News Microsoft Celebrates The 10th Anniversary Of Halo: Reach
"It's been 10 years, but it feels like yesterday"
Ready to feel old? Halo: Reach is officially ten years old today, first releasing for the Xbox 360 all the way back on September 14th, 2010. Where does the time go?! To celebrate the occasion, Microsoft has been posting references to the anniversary across many of its social media accounts,...
Talking Point What Will You Play First On Your New Xbox Series S/X?
Maybe some Assassin's Creed Valhalla?
The countdown is on. The Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X are officially dropping on November 10th with pre-orders set to begin next week (!) on September 22nd, which means it's time to start planning for launch day. If you're fortunate enough to pick up a brand-new system on day one, there's a big decision...
News Mortal Kombat's Ed Boon Praises 'High End & Affordable' Xbox Series S
"Microsoft came to play"
If you've never heard of Ed Boon, you're probably not a big fighting game fan - he's the co-creator of the legendary Mortal Kombat series, and has also served as director on the two Injustice games. Following the reveal of the Xbox Series S last week, Boon took to Twitter today to share his praise for the system,...
News Halo 3: ODST Joins The Master Chief Collection On PC Next Week
Update: And Firefight arrives on Xbox One
Update: Put this date in your diary! 343 Industries has confirmed that Halo 3: ODST is coming to Halo: The Master Chief Collection for PC next week on September 22nd, and it's getting an update on Xbox One as well. The addition of Halo 3: ODST brings the game's fully remastered campaign to PC for the first...
UK Charts Kingdoms Of Amalur Falls Just Short Of The Top Three
Minecraft Dungeons also enters the charts
Despite the release of Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning this past Tuesday, Marvel's Avengers stood tall for a second consecutive week in the UK boxed charts, forcing the THQ Nordic remaster to settle for a respectable fourth place. Elsewhere, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 retained second place while NBA 2K21...
News Minecraft Dungeons Is Getting Touch Controls With Xbox Cloud Gaming
Redesigned and optimised for mobile
Xbox Cloud Gaming (also known as Project xCloud) officially arrives for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members tomorrow, September 15th, and while you'll obviously require a controller to play the vast majority of those titles, Microsoft has announced that Minecraft Dungeons specifically is getting fully optimised touch...
Sunday13th Sep 2020
News Those Xbox Series SSD Expansion Cards Will Be Hot Swappable
"No need to reboot the console"
The Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X will feature internal custom-built SSDs with 512GB and 1TB of storage respectively, and if you want to play next-gen games built for the new consoles, you'll need to install them on that internal SSD - or buy a special 1TB Seagate Storage Expansion Card that matches the internal SSD...
News Star Wars: Squadrons Will Support Joysticks And Throttles On Xbox One
"Good news, pilots!"
We've already heard how the upcoming title Star Wars: Squadrons will have a hardcore mode for experienced pilots. If that's still not enough, there'll also be hands-on throttle-and-stick (HOTAS) controls. The good news is that this control method will also be available to console players, including Xbox One pilots. This was...
Saturday12th Sep 2020
News Microsoft's Entire Xbox Series S Press Briefing Has Leaked Online
But there's no real use for it now
The leaks just never end for Microsoft, do they?! Following the rushed reveal of the Xbox Series S due to the system being leaked this past Tuesday, the entire "Virtual Press Briefing" for the system has leaked online. The videos have been posted by Twitter user WalkingCat, and while we're not going to share them...
Random The Xbox Series S Has Been On Phil Spencer's Bookshelf Since July
"and nobody noticed"
If you have been watching Phil Spencer participate in video interviews from his home in recent months, it means you technically already saw the Xbox Series S well before its official reveal this week, you just didn't realise it at the time. According to the Xbox Twitter account, he's had one hidden away on his bookshelf since...
News Expect The Xbox Series S/X To Sell Out Very Quickly, Warns Best Buy
Sounds like you'll want to get in early
In case you missed it earlier this week, pre-orders for both the Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X are set to go live later this month on September 22nd, and we certainly wouldn't be surprised if they sell out pretty quickly. In a new blog from Best Buy Canada, the company has confirmed that it expects the two...
News Xbox Criticises New Apple App Store Rules For Cloud Gaming
“This remains a bad experience for customers"
Microsoft's Project xCloud game streaming service officially launches next Tuesday for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate customers on Android, but iPhone and iPad users will unfortunately be out of luck. Apple's App Store rules have reportedly made it impossible for Microsoft to integrate Project xCloud so far,...
Random Xbox Celebrates National Video Games Day With Sony & Nintendo
"No matter how you play, it’s a great year for gaming"
Did you know? Today is National Video Games Day (in the United States). As a result, Xbox has taken to social media to celebrate the occasion with Sony, Nintendo and "everyone", putting together this neat little graphic that has racked up well over 60,000 likes over the past few hours:...
Sunday13th Sep 2020
News Borderlands 3 Is Getting A Free 4K, 60FPS Upgrade On Xbox Series X
And four-player split screen
Good news, Borderlands fans! 2K has confirmed that Borderlands 3 is getting a free next-gen upgrade for Xbox One owners of the game, and that it will run at 4K resolution and 60 frames per-second on Xbox Series X. The publisher announced the news in a tweet, also revealing that 3 and 4-player split-screen is coming to...
Saturday12th Sep 2020
Pick One Which Of These Newly Announced Ubisoft Games Are You Most Excited For?
Immortals Fenyx Rising, Prince of Persia or Riders Republic?
It's time for another round of Pick One! This week, we're taking a look at three new games that were officially announced at this week's Ubisoft Forward event - we just want to know which you're most looking forward to! Remember, you can only pick one! Let's take a look at what we're...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (Sep 12th)
We're loving Hotshot Racing on Xbox Game Pass
Welcome to the weekend! This past week has been one of the busiest for Xbox in years, highlighted by the surprise reveal of the Xbox Series S, so you might have forgotten that we've also been treated to six new Xbox Game Pass titles, three more Free Play Days offerings
Friday11th Sep 2020
News Microsoft Exec Denounces Next-Gen Xbox Leaks As 'Theft'
"It's simply not cool"
It's been a huge week for Microsoft with some major reveals including the Xbox Series S itself, the price and release date of the Xbox Series X, and the announcement that EA Play is joining Xbox Game Pass. It only happened so suddenly because of leaks that took place early Tuesday, h
News UK Retailer Announces Start Time For Xbox Series Pre-Orders
It all kicks off on September 22nd
After months of anticipation, we now finally know the official prices and release dates of the Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X, set to launch on November 10th. We also know the pre-order date - September 22nd - but so far, Microsoft hasn't given out too many details about the next-gen pre-order process. However,...
News Xbox Series S Won't Hold Back Next-Gen 'In The Slightest', Says Dev
"Anybody with even a little experience will tell you as such"
Ever since the Xbox Series S was officially revealed earlier this week, there's been some speculation as to whether it might cause issues for developers due to its lower-powered specs compared to the Xbox Series X. Everyone has their opinion, of course, but in this specific case, indie...
News Xbox Series S Will Run Xbox One S Versions Of Backwards Compatible Games, With Improvements
Including Auto HDR & faster load times
Microsoft has confirmed that the Xbox Series S will run the Xbox One S versions of backwards compatible Xbox and Xbox 360 titles, instead of their Xbox One X Enhanced equivalents. Since the release of the Xbox One X in 2017, Microsoft has been updating some of its classic titles to run in 4K resolution with...
News Xbox Will Be The 'Only' Next-Gen Console Supporting Dolby Vision And Atmos
"The future looks (and sounds) really good"
When the next-generation Xbox launches this November, it'll be the first-ever console with Dolby Vision and Atmos. GM of Xbox Games Marketing Aaron Greenberg followed this up by noting how both the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S would also be the "only" next-gen consoles to support this technology. Atmos...
Rumour Is A Third Next-Gen Xbox In The Works? No, Probably Not
We're pretty sure this is a fake
Over the past few hours, a new rumour has been doing the rounds that Microsoft might have a third next-gen console in the works called the Xbox Series V, but it's fair to say we're pretty sceptical. The circulating image appears to suggest the system is a mid-range device between the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S,...
Guide How Do Accessories Work On The Xbox Series S & X?
Here's everything you need to know
It hasn't actually been very long at all since Microsoft explained how accessories will work on the Xbox Series X, but now that the Xbox Series S has also been revealed, let's take another look at how you can use old and new accessories on your brand-new, next-gen Xbox console this Holiday. First off, we'll...
News Halo's Master Chief Has A Hidden Cameo Inside The Xbox Series S
But you'll probably never see it for yourself
If you were keeping up with Xbox Series X news all the way back in March, you might remember a story about a hidden Master Chief sticker located inside the Xbox Series X. And now that the Xbox Series S has also been officially revealed, the sticker has also been spotted inside that system. In this case,...
News Rockstar Energy Is Giving Away Xbox Gift Cards With Cyberpunk 2077 Cans
Exclusive to North America
CD Projekt Red announced a new partnership with Rockstar Energy this week, which will see the two companies giving away various Cyberpunk 2077 and Xbox branded awards later this year. Beginning on October 1 through December 31, you'll be able to earn $1 Xbox Gift Card codes for every Cyberpunk 2077 branded Rockstar can...
News Prince Of Persia Remake's Visuals Are A Stylistic Choice, Explains Ubisoft
"It has to be unique"
Yesterday's Ubisoft Forward event gave us the official reveal of Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake, scheduled to release early next year on January 21, 2021 for Xbox One. But since the reveal, the reaction to the game's visuals have been hit-and-miss, with some praising the new direction and others criticising it, as...
News You'll Be Able To Record & Stream Gameplay At 4K, 60FPS On Xbox Series X
But no word about the Xbox Series S
Microsoft has confirmed that the Xbox Series X has the capability of recording and streaming gameplay at 4K visuals and 60 frames per-second, which is an upgrade over the 4K, 30fps on Xbox One X. As first reported by Polygon, Microsoft revealed this information via a media-only fact sheet this week, although this...
Video Immortals Fenyx Rising Spreads Its Wings In Official Gameplay Showcase
Featuring a walkthrough from the dev team
Ubisoft officially revealed Immortals Fenyx Rising at Ubisoft Forward yesterday - a "fresh and witty take on the open world action adventure genre" that was formerly known as Gods & Monsters. We were treated to a trailer as part of the event, but the post-show also featured 11 full minutes of straight...
Thursday10th Sep 2020
News Six More Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass (Sep 10)
It's another big batch
Update: Black Desert has also surprisingly been re-added! We've included it in the list below. Original story: We've got a bunch of new Xbox Game Pass additions to highlight (including some surprises!), so let's get right to it! All of these titles are available right now on the service for Xbox One and/or PC. Here are the...
Guide How Do Backwards Compatible Games Work On The Xbox Series S/X?
Here's everything you need to know
Backwards compatibility is going to be a big part of the Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X, with thousands of titles available for you to play across three generations of Xbox from launch day on November 10th. The first thing you need to know about the feature is that all the original Xbox and Xbox 360 backwards...
News Microsoft Flight Simulator Will Be 'Just As Amazing' On Xbox As PC
"Some things might even be better"
There's been a lot of interest in Microsoft Flight Simulator ever since the "game" released to glowing reviews on PC and Xbox Game Pass last month, and while the game is confirmed to be coming to console eventually, we still don't have an official release date for it just yet. Hopefully it arrives soon! In the...
News Xbox Series X Packaging Surfaces Via Canadian Retailer
Here's your first look
There's been plenty of new Xbox information this week, and now to add to this - Canadian retailer The Source has apparently revealed the retail packaging (aka the box) for the Xbox Series X. This information comes from Xbox Series X subreddit user Krios625. Keep in mind, this hasn't been officially confirmed by Microsoft and...
News Forza Horizon 4's Enhanced Version Hits Xbox Series S/X This November
It'll be waiting for you at the start line
Microsoft and Playground Games have reiterated that an enhanced version of Forza Horizon 4 will be available for Xbox Series S & X on November 10th, meaning it will be ready for you on launch day. As previously confirmed, the game will now run in native 4K Ultra HD at 60 frames per-second on Xbox...
News Here's Another Look At Quick Resume On The Xbox Series S
Switch between multiple games near-instantly
One of the new features coming to the next generation of Xbox consoles when the Xbox Series S and X launch this November is Quick Resume, allowing you to switch between multiple games near-instantly. We've seen this demoed on the Xbox Series X before, but Microsoft has now shared an updated look at it...
News Microsoft Officially Announces Its Robot White Xbox Controller
Available for standalone purchase this holiday
We've seen the new white controller that comes with the Xbox Series S in leaks and the recently released promotional materials, but now the Xbox Twitter account has gone to the extent of giving it a standalone announcement. In case you missed this detail in the main announcement, it's officially known...
Reaction Xbox Is Making Next-Gen Gaming More Accessible Than Ever
It's been a huge few days for Microsoft
Have you recovered from the last couple of days in Xbox land yet? We certainly haven't! It's been a very busy 48 hours-or-so for Microsoft following an unexpected leak in the early part of Tuesday, but the company recovered admirably, and there's a very evident sense of positivity radiating from the brand...
News Influencers Get Their Hands On The Xbox Series S & X Prototypes
Let's look at some comparisons
Following this week's mass of reveals and announcements for the Xbox Series S and X, Microsoft has provided some very select YouTube influencers and journalists with access to the consoles... well, at least in prototype form! You can see the two systems up close in the Unbox Therapy video above, and you'll also find...
News Aaron Greenberg Explains The Xbox Series S 'Lockhart' Codename
“The Little City with the big heart”
Before it was revealed earlier this week, the Xbox Series S had been the subject of many rumours throughout the past couple of years. For a long time, it was only known as the 'Lockhart' - the codename for the system within Microsoft - and now the company has revealed why it chose that name. Taking to...
Roundup Here's Everything That Was Revealed During September's Ubisoft Forward
Missed the event? Here's a recap
Weren't able to catch Ubisoft Forward earlier today? No worries! You can always go back and watch the on-demand version for yourself, complete with a rundown of announcements over at our live blog. If you don't fancy watching it all the way through, we've also detailed all the important reveals in this article. The...
News Prince Of Persia: The Sands Of Time Remake Arrives Next January
Here's your first look at the game
Ubisoft has officially confirmed that it's working on a remake of the 2003 classic Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, set to be released on January 21, 2021 for Xbox One. The game will feature rebuilt and updated controls, combat and camera features, as well as new enemy character models and cinematic sequences...
News Prince Of Persia: The Sands Of Time Remake Leaks Early On Uplay Store
Likely to be revealed later today
In case you'd forgotten (and wouldn't blame you after the week Xbox has had!), Ubisoft is hosting its second Ubisoft Forward event of 2020 later today. It's rumoured that the company will unveil a Prince of Persia Remake, but the game appears to have already leaked a little early via the Uplay store. The images you...
News Rainbow Six Siege Is Getting A Free 4K, 120FPS Next-Gen Upgrade
And it's coming later this year
Ubisoft announced as part of today's Ubisoft Forward event that Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege is getting a free next-gen upgrade later this year, supporting 4K visuals and 120 frames per-second. Few details were provided during the stream, although given that Ubisoft has mentioned the update is coming to "next-gen...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (Sep 10-13)
Ready to download now
It's time for another batch of Free Play Days titles! Three more games are available to play for free this weekend for Xbox Live Gold members, including some recent releases. So, what's on offer? The first is EA's Madden NFL 21, which only dropped back in August. Another sports title is available in the form of Rugby 20, while...
News With Taco Bell, You Could Win An Xbox Series X Before It Launches
New "spectacular" giveaway announced
Remember that leaked Taco Bell promotion we shared a few days ago? It's officially arrived! Microsoft is teaming up with the company to give away multiple Xbox Series X consoles (U.S. only) before it launches on November 10th. Beginning September 24, anyone who purchases a medium or large drink via the Taco Bell...
News Xbox Game Pass For PC Retires Its Introductory Price Next Week
The cost is going up for PC customers
Microsoft has announced that it's retiring its introductory price for the Xbox Game Pass for PC subscription service, with the price set to increase to £7.99 / $9.99, bringing it in line with Xbox Game Pass for console. In a message on Twitter, the company explained that the price will go away on September...
News After Six Long Years, The Scott Pilgrim Game Is Finally Coming Back
Miracles do happen
It's been six long years since the cult classic Scott Pilgrim VS. The World game was delisted on Xbox, but it's finally coming back in the form of a Complete Edition this Holiday on Xbox One! The Complete Edition includes the original Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game, as well as its original DLCs, the Knives Chau and Wallace...
Video Watch The Ubisoft Forward September Livestream Here
Featuring reveals, updates and more
Update: The event is now over, but you can catch the full replay below! Original story: It's been a very busy week in the world of Xbox, so you might have forgotten that Ubisoft is hosting an event today, featuring the full reveal of Immortals Fenyx Rising (formerly known as Gods & Monsters)! The pre-show...
News Immortals Fenyx Rising Brings Its Mythological Adventure To Xbox This December
Watch the World Premiere Trailer
Ubisoft has revealed that Immortals Fenyx Rising (formerly known as Gods & Monsters) is coming to Xbox One, Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X on December 3rd, and will support Smart Delivery for a free next-gen upgrade. You'll play as Fenyx, a Greek warrior shipwrecked on a mysterious Golden Isle. It'll be up to...
Guide How To Watch Today's Ubisoft Forward Event
All the times and links you need
It's been a very busy week in the world of Xbox, so you might have forgotten that Ubisoft is hosting an event later today, featuring the full reveal of Immortals Fenyx Rising (formerly known as Gods & Monsters)! Like the last show that took place back in July, the event will feature a pre-show with updates from...
News Extreme Sports Game Riders Republic Announced For February 2021
Jump into the massive multiplayer playground
Ubisoft has today announced Riders Republic - a brand-new extreme sports "fantasy land" coming to Xbox One and Xbox Series S/X on February 25, 2021, with a free next-gen upgrade available via Smart Delivery. The game is described as a "massive multiplayer playground", allowing you to battle against over...
News Aiden Pearce Returns As A Playable Character In Watch Dogs: Legion
As part of its post-launch plans
Remember the original Watch Dogs? Remain Aiden Pearce? The star of that game is making a triumphant comeback in the upcoming Watch Dogs: Legion as part of its post-launch plans. You can get a taste of this in the trailer above, which confirms that Aiden will eventually be fully playable in Watch Dogs: Legion, and...
Poll How Would You Grade September's Ubisoft Forward Show?
What did you think?
The dust is now beginning to settle on today's Ubisoft Forward show, which gave us a look at various upcoming titles, including the reveals of Immortals: Fenyx Rising, Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake and new extreme sports IP Riders Republic! If you haven't had a chance to watch it yet, you can catch the full thing...
News Ubisoft Provides An Update On Roller Champions, Arriving Early 2021
With more info to come soon
Ubisoft has today finally given us an update on its upcoming free-to-play sports game Roller Champions, which we haven't heard much about since its announcement all the way back at E3 2019. The company says that the game is still very much in development and will be arriving in early 2021. It's already announced for Xbox...
Wednesday9th Sep 2020
News Don't Worry, Xbox Series Pre-Orders Won't Be Shadow Dropped
"You can sleep at night"
Update: Microsoft has now confirmed that pre-orders for the Xbox Series X & S will begin on September 22nd. Original story: As we've already mentioned today, GM of Xbox Games Marketing Aaron Greenberg appeared in the live chat of the RDX Podcast last night following the
Video This Is How Quickly The Xbox Series S Can Load Games
Compared to the Xbox One S
One of the features that we've been hearing a lot about with the Xbox Series X (and now S) is the potential for faster loading times, and now Microsoft has demoed this on the newly-announced Xbox Series S. As you can see from the timestamped video above (starts at 3:55), The Outer Worlds loads into a level from the menu...
News Xbox All Access Will Cost You $34.99 / £28.99 A Month With A Series X Console
$24.99 / £20.99 with the Series S
Microsoft has announced it is updating its Xbox All Access service in light of the Xbox Series X price reveal. It had already been hinted that All Access would cost $24.99 / £20.99 a month if you picked the less-powerful Series S, but it's now official – and we also know that jumping up to the full-fat Series X...
News Xbox Game Pass: What Happens If You're Already An EA Play Member?
Here's how your subscription will be affected
Microsoft made the impressive announcement earlier today that EA Play would be joining Xbox Game Pass Ultimate & PC later this year, bringing over 60 more games to the subscription at no extra cost. If you're already an EA Play member, however, you might be wondering how this affects you -...
News Microsoft Shares The Official Tech Specs For The Xbox Series S / X
All the next-gen technical info
We've seen countless tech spec comparisons over the past few months as rumours flew in about the Xbox Series S... but now it's officially been revealed! And as a result, Microsoft has finally unveiled the official spec breakdown. You can see it below, which confirms the Xbox Series S is packing very similar specs in...
News EA Play Joins Xbox Game Pass At No Extra Cost This Holiday
More than 60 of the publisher's biggest games free of charge
You'll be getting EA Play as part of your Xbox Game Pass Ultimate / PC subscription at no extra cost this holiday. Microsoft is teaming up with publisher EA to offer this tasty deal; it means that Ultimate members can enjoy EA Play on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and S, and Windows 10 PCs,...
News Here's Actual Footage Of Gears 5 Running At 120FPS On Xbox Series S
This is the real deal
The Xbox Series S launches alongside the Xbox Series X on November 10th for just £249 / $299, and it'll still be able to support frame rates of up to 120fps - in fact, Microsoft has already proved it. In the timestamped video above (it begins at 6:04), you can see actual footage of Gears 5 running at 120fps on the lower-spec...
News The Xbox Series X Launches November 10th For £449 / $499
Pre-orders begin later this month
Microsoft has today confirmed that the Xbox Series X will release for £449.99 in the UK, €499.99 in Europe and $499.99 in the U.S. on November 10th. Pre-orders will begin on September 22nd. You'll be able to purchase the system (along with the Series S) in one standard payment, or take advantage of the Xbox All...
News THQ Nordic Apologises For Kingdoms Of Amalur Issues On Xbox One
Update: A patch is now live!
Update: THQ Nordic has confirmed that a patch is now available for Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning on Xbox One. Original story: Following the release of Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning yesterday, THQ Nordic has apologised for any issues Xbox One players are experiencing with the game, with a patch set to be...
News Xbox Thanks Project xCloud Preview Members With Founders Badge
And an email from boss Phil Spencer
We're now less than a week away until Project xCloud (Microsoft's game streaming service) officially enters Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for all users on September 15th, but various testers have already been using it for the past few months, and Xbox boss Phil Spencer has thanked them in a personal email. In addition,...
Random Fans Beg Microsoft To Put A Gigantic Xbox Logo On The Series S
"Please Microsoft"
The Xbox Series S obviously has a lot going for it, but for some fans, it admittedly falls short in the looks department. While most of us are used to owning rectangular-shaped consoles by now, it's hard to stop looking at the gigantic circular vent that kind of looks like a speaker. It's become a bit of a joke on social media...
News Microsoft Shares A More In-Depth Look At The Xbox Series S
Take a look at the system in action
The Xbox Series S was officially announced yesterday with a low, low price of £249 / $299, and now Microsoft has shared some more details about the system in a new video and post on its website. The company says the primary difference between the Xbox Series S and X is in resolution, noting that many fans...
Rumour Could The Xbox Series X 1TB Expansion Card Be Upwards Of $200?!
We're sceptical about this one
With the Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X set to be equipped with 512GB and 1TB custom SSDs respectively, some fans will undoubtedly be looking to increase their storage capacities over time. That's where the Seagate 1TB Storage Expansion Card comes in for Xbox Series X (Series S details still to be confirmed),...
News More Xbox News To Come This Week, Confirms Aaron Greenberg
Let the speculation begin
Update: We've now got our news! The Xbox Series X price has dropped, along with Xbox Game Pass news and pre-order dates for both the Series X and Series S! He certainly wasn't lying... Original story: Following the surprise reveal of the Xbox Se
News Phil Spencer Confirms Xbox Series S Reveal Was Supposed To Be Next Week
"I know it's been a wait..."
Xbox boss Phil Spencer has commented on yesterday's Xbox Series S surprise reveal following an unexpected leak earlier in the day, explaining that it was originally intended for next week. In a post on Twitter, the head of Xbox praised his team for responding so well: "I know it's been a wait for price, date,...
News Ubisoft Brings Assassin's Creed Valhalla Release Forward To Concide With Xbox Series X Launch
Date for PS5 version still up in the air
Ubisoft has pulled the release date of Assassin's Creed Valhalla forward by a week to coincide with the launch of the Xbox Series X console on November 10th. The historical action epic was supposed to hit stores shelves on November 17th. Ubisoft has also pulled forward the release dates for the Xbox One,...
News Yakuza: Like A Dragon Release Brought Forward For Xbox Series Consoles
It's another launch title
Publisher SEGA and developer Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio have announced today that the release of Yakuza: Like a Dragon has been brought forward to November 10th on Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X (via Gematsu). This now makes the game a launch title on the next-gen systems, although interestingly there's no word on whether this...
News Gears Tactics Hits Console With Xbox Game Pass On November 10th
Just in time for the next-gen launch
The Coalition has confirmed today that the console version of Gears Tactics arrives on Xbox Game Pass on November 10th, which just so happens to be the release date for the Xbox Series S and X. The game will be available for Xbox One, Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X respectively, and has previously been revealed...
News Activision Reveals Beta Dates For Call Of Duty: Black Ops Cold War
Get hands-on with the multiplayer
Eager to get hands-on with Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War's multiplayer? Activision has today revealed the official beta dates for the game, which unfortunately arrive a little later than on PS4, but nevertheless allow you to enjoy a few days' worth of access to the multiplayer suite. On Xbox One, anyone who has...
News Codemasters Announces Dirt 5 As An Xbox Series S / X Launch Title
Get behind the wheel on November 10th
Following the announcement that both the Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X will launch on November 10th, Codemasters has revealed that Dirt 5 will be available on the system from day one. The game is set to release a few days earlier on November 6th for Xbox One, but will leverage Smart Delivery, meaning you'll...
Tuesday8th Sep 2020
News Microsoft Officially Reveals The Xbox Series S, £249 Confirmed
Update: Arrives November 10th
Update (Tue 8th Sep, 2020 17:45 BST): Microsoft has made it official - the Xbox Series S is now confirmed to be releasing for £249.99 in the UK, $299.99 in the U.S. and €299.99 in many European regions. In addition, the company has also revealed the official trailer for the console that leaked earlier this morning...
News Xbox Series S Reveal Trailer Confirms 120FPS Support, 512GB SSD
Watch the official video here
Update: Microsoft has now officially revealed the full trailer, which you can watch above. Original story: The Xbox Series S was officially announced by Microsoft earlier today, and now the reveal trailer for the system has also leaked courtesy of WalkingCat on Twitter, featuring plenty of new details. The video...
News Microsoft Teases More Major Xbox News For This Month
As if the Xbox Series S reveal wasn't enough
It's all been happening so far today - the Xbox Series S leaked all over the internet early this morning, leading to Microsoft officially announcing the console (and its low, low price) a few hours later. Following this, Xbox global product marketing handler Marty Hess took to Twitter to address the...
News Multiple Developers Said To Be 'Very Impressed' With The Xbox Series S
"It's no joke"
What a day it's been! We've finally been treated to the official reveal of the Xbox Series S, which releases November 10th for the superb price of £249.99 / $299.99. We can't wait for that date to get here! There's been a lot of speculation about how the console will be able to perform so well at such a low price point, but...
News Microsoft Employee Criticises 'Frustrating' Xbox Series S Leak
"We all tried so hard to not leak..."
The Xbox Series S is now official - the second, lesser-powered (but still highly competent) next-gen console from Microsoft is arriving in November and will be available for £249.99 / $299.99. But the reason it's been made official today is that images and details for the system actually leaked this morning,...
Rumour Xbox Series S To Be Bundled With Phone Contracts In The UK
According to "multiple sources"
The Xbox Series S was officially revealed by Microsoft earlier today following a stream of leaks, and more information is being revealed about the system all the time - even the trailer is now out in the wild! One of the latest reports comes from Video Games Chronicle's Andy Robinson on Twitter, w
Random Would The Xbox Series S Look Even Better In Black?
What do you think of this design?
When a new console is announced, fan art is never far behind. Following the official reveal of the Xbox Series S earlier today, an Xbox user by the name of Skiiidrow posted this mock-up of the console in black as opposed to white on Twitter, and we have to say it certainly gives the white version a run for its...
Video Here's A First Look At Crysis Remastered's Raytracing On Xbox One X
Yes, you read that correctly
When it was first announced that the upcoming Crysis Remastered would be getting raytracing on Xbox One X, there was plenty of confusion and even a bit of skepticism... can the console really handle that?! But here it is, in all it's glory. You can check out the footage in the video above, which showcases the game's...
News New Xbox Game Pass Feature Reportedly Set To Be Revealed Soon
"To increase the overall value for new and current subscribers"
It was reported around this time back in August by industry insider Jeff Grubb that Microsoft was planning to reveal "another big reason to get Game Pass" in the near future, and industry analyst Daniel Ahmad has now confirmed there's an announcement planned for this month. In...
Deals Over 300 Games, Bundles & Add-Ons In This Week's Xbox Sale (Sep 8-15)
Including a huge DLC sale
We're a little late (as was Microsoft!) in getting to the Xbox sale roundup this week due to the surprise reveal of the Xbox Series S, but here we go! It's actually quite a big sale this week as well, although the vast majority of discounts are for DLC as part of an Ultimate Game Add-On Sale. We've highlighted a few of the...
Poll Which Next-Gen Xbox Are You Currently Planning To Buy?
Xbox Series S or Xbox Series X
Update (Wed 9th Sep, 2020 20:30 BST): With both the Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X now officially revealed, we've got a good idea about what to expect from both systems when they release later this year on November 10th. In case you missed it, the Xbox Series X will launch at a price of £449 / $499, while the...
Poll Which Design Do You Prefer, Xbox Series S Or X?
Which is the most appealing to you?
After months of reports, rumours and speculation, the Xbox Series S next-gen console leaked earlier today ahead of being officially announced by Microsoft, set to launch at a very appealing £249/$299 price point. Microsoft has also given us our first official look at the system, which means we can finally take a...
Random Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 Actually Recognises When You Break The Game
You can't fool Vicarious Visions
Here's an interesting little fact we stumbled across! You can glitch out of levels in pretty much every game if you know how (or if you just happen to get lucky/unlucky), but the game doesn't normally recognise when you do it! Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 does. As you can see from the video below, this Reddit...
News Insider Hints That Free Xbox Multiplayer Is Still On The Table
Suggests it's just been delayed
There's been a lot of talk over the past few months about the potential of Xbox Live going free at some point in the future, and while there's been no official sign of it happening any time soon, trusted industry insider Jeff Grubb of VentureBeat appears to be hinting it's still very much a possibility. Asked about...
News Rare Shares More Insight On Everwild In New Directors’ Commentary
The highly-anticipated Xbox exclusive
When the latest trailer for Rare's Xbox exclusive Everwild dropped back in July, it was met with a lot of excitement, but also a lot of confusion. What exactly is it? We're still in the process of trying to figure that out. To tease us a little further and provide additional insight, Rare has today unveiled
News If You Pre-Order Crash Bandicoot 4, You Can Play The Demo Next Week
But only if you buy it digitally
Activision has announced that the Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time demo will made available next week on September 16th, but it'll only be accessible for those who have pre-ordered the game digitally. The demo will feature two levels that have been showcased by developer Toys for Bob in recent week
Monday7th Sep 2020
Video Tony Hawk Collects The SKATE Letters And Secret Tape In Real Life
In celebration of last week's release
This past week marked the release of the much-anticipated Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2, and in celebration, the man himself was gifted with some real life challenges to complete on his very own ramp. The iconic S-K-A-T-E letters that appear in each level were added to the ramp in the form of balloons, and he...
News These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (Sep 8-11)
Including four Xbox Game Pass titles
Welcome to your weekly Xbox roundup! We've got another very busy few days ahead of us, including the release of the much-anticipated Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Recknoning, as well as a wide variety of indie titles and a handful of Xbox Game Pass releases across both Xbox One and PC. Let's take a look at the full...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Kingdoms Of Amalur: Re-Reckoning So Far
Sounds like it's a bit buggy...
The first reviews for Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning have gone live, and they seem quite mixed! We've rounded up just a few of them below, so let's see what reviewers are saying about the game so far: Note: These reviews are all taken from the PS4 version of the game. GameSkinny (9/10) Kingdoms of Amalur:...
Reminder Red Dead Redemption 2 Leaves Xbox Game Pass Today
The Rockstar classic is being removed
It's another one of those days! Rockstar's highly-rated Red Dead Redemption 2 is officially leaving Xbox Game Pass over the next 24 hours, so this is your last chance to play it with your membership. Fortunately, there's a silver lining in that the game is currently available at 20% off on the Microsoft Store...
Poll How Are You Getting On With The New Xbox Store?
Have you received it yet?
It's been around a month since Microsoft first began rolling out the brand-new Microsoft Store to Xbox Insiders, and it has since been made available for many more Xbox users in recent weeks. There's no guarantee you'll have received it yet, but if you have, you'll know about it - the new Store sports a fresh design and...
News New Game Ratings Possibly Hint At More Xbox Series S Evidence
We're ready for that big reveal
Ah, the Xbox Series S. Microsoft's unannounced second next-gen console is quickly becoming the worst kept secret in gaming after multiple references to the system were seemingly leaked over the past month, and now it looks like we might have even more evidence that console will be unveiled very soon. As reported by...
News Streets Of Rage 4 Celebrates 1.5M Downloads With A Huge Free Patch
“We couldn’t be happier with the reception of Streets of Rage 4"
Streets of Rage 4 publisher and co-developer Dotemu has announced today that the game has received a massive 1.5 million downloads across all platforms to date, unveiling a huge new balancing patch in celebration. The patch brings almost 80 updates, bug fixes and balance changes...
News Cyberpunk 2077's Multiplayer Microtransactions 'Won't Upset Gamers'
'We treat fans fairly and we’re friendly'
CD Projekt has talked more about what we can expect from monetisation and microtransactions in the multiplayer component of Cyberpunk 2077, explaining that it won't be aggressive in pushing this side of the game. In a recent earnings call, the developer was asked directly about how it was planning to...
News Deadly Premonition Returns To The Xbox Store After Being Delisted
Is it back for good this time?
Here's a weird one! Remember when Microsoft accidentally re-added a bunch of delisted games back in early August, and then quickly removed them and issued refunds to anyone who bought them? One of those games was 2010 Xbox 360 horror Deadly Premonition, and it's recently been re-added again to the Xbox Store. We've...
UK Charts Marvel's Avengers Leads The Pack After A Busy Week
Tony Hawk follows closely behind
It was certainly a busy few days for new releases on Xbox One last week, with the standard versions of Marvel's Avengers, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 and NBA 2K21 all dropping this past Friday. And as you might expect, they all made the top three of the UK physical sales charts, with Marvel's Avengers taking the...
News Dirt 5 Slips Into November As Codemasters Delays By A Few Weeks
"It sucks, we know"
It's going to be a little while longer until Dirt 5 takes the starting line on Xbox One, with Codemasters revealing today that it has delayed the title by a few more weeks until November 6th. In a statement on Twitter, the team acknowledged the disappointing news: "It sucks, we know. Seriously, we can't thank everyone enough...
Sunday6th Sep 2020
Guide How To Remove Leftover Add-Ons & Free Up Space On Xbox
Get rid of the DLC you forgot about
These days, with some games taking up 100GB or more (we're looking at you, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare), it can be difficult to mange your storage effectively on Xbox One. However, if you play a lot of games, you might find that you've got plenty of leftover add-ons that will clear tens of GB's worth of data -...
Rumour Is The Coalition Working On Campaign DLC For Gears 5?
DLC reference appears on Steam DB
Could single-player campaign DLC be coming to Gears 5 in time for its release on Xbox Series X? That's what some fans are now thinking, after a reference to DLC for the game appeared on the Steam Database. You can see this in the image below, and while some have speculated that it could just be a bundle for...
News EA Disables In-Game Replay Ads In UFC 4 After Heavy Backlash
"We realize that this should have been communicated with players ahead of time"
It was highlighted yesterday by the UFC 4 community on Reddit that EA had decided to implement in-game commercials during replays and as part of overlays, which originally hadn't been present in the game. As you can imagine, this drew a lot of backlash from the...
Quiz How Well Do You Know The Tony Hawk Series?
Test your knowledge in our quiz
It's quiz time! Tony Hawk's Pro Skater made its long-awaited return earlier this week with a remake/remaster of the first two games in the series, but how much do you know about the franchise's 20-year history? Let's find out...
News Expect Cyberpunk 2077's DLC And Expansion Content To Be Revealed 'Fairly Soon'
"Everything will be clear before release"
In addition to the main game in Cyberpunk 2077, CD Projekt Red is also preparing free DLC and paid expansion content. While we've already known about this for some time, during the same investors call earlier this week, CD Projekt president, Adam Kiciński, mentioned how more details about this post-game...
Saturday5th Sep 2020
News Super Lucky's Tale Dev Makes DLC Free For Everyone On Xbox
For the original version of the game
Super Lucky's Tale developer Playful Studios has revealed that it's making both of the game's DLC packs - Gilly Island and Guardian Trials - free for everyone on Xbox One with no catches. As pointed out by True Achievements, the developer had originally committed to giving out the DLC via email after the...
Pick One Which Is Your Favourite Prince Of Persia Xbox Game?
Remember, you can only pick one!
It's time for another round of Pick One! This week, with reports circulating that Ubisoft will reveal a Prince of Persia remake at its Ubisoft Forward event next Thursday, we're looking back at the series' history on Xbox. Six Prince of Persia games have been released on the platform over the past couple of decades,...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Still On Track For November Launch, Says CD Projekt
"We're very close"
This year has been filled with game delays. The biggest one was last month when 343 Industries and Microsoft announced Halo Infinite had been pushed back to next year. It's not exactly alone, either - with various other anticipated releases like Psychonauts 2 and LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga doing the same thing. Ho
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 5th)
Assembling the Avengers?
Welcome to the weekend! There's plenty of new content to enjoy on Xbox over the next couple of days, including some major new releases such as Marvel's Avengers, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 and NBA 2K21, along with even more Xbox Game Pass additions highlighted by the pants-wetting horror of Resident Evil 7: Biohazard...
News You Might Be Able To Win An Xbox Series X With Taco Bell Soon
New promotion leaks online
According to a leaked internal marketing document, it looks like Taco Bell will be partnering with Microsoft in the near future for an Xbox Series X giveaway, set to begin later this month (via Reddit). The document, which comes with a very grainy promotional pic, states that Taco Bell will be offering "a once in a...
Talking Point Which Modern Games Will Get A Remaster In 20 Years?
What will stand the test of time?
This week marked the release of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 - a remake/remaster of the original two games in the beloved series, which first released all the way back in 1999 and 2000 respectively. It would have been hard to imagine back then that the two PS1 classics would receive visually stunning, full-blown...
Friday4th Sep 2020
Review Marvel's Avengers - Undeniably Fun, But A Bit Rough Around The Edges
A solid start for the Avengers
Marvel's Avengers, much like the most recent cinematic interpretations of the MCU, is at once a spectacular, bloated, messy and undeniably fun experience. It nails the characterisations of its central superheroes, provides a surprisingly entertaining and lengthy campaign full of bombastic action and addictive combat,...
News Spruce Up Your Xbox Profile With These New Rare All-Stars Gamerpics
Who can resist a bit of Banjo?
Feel like freshening up your gamerpic on Xbox One? You're in luck! Legendary developer Rare has added a selection of new gamerpics to the Xbox library from some of its most beloved games over the past 35 years. As you can see from the image above, this includes the likes of Banjo and Kazooie, Conker from Conker's Bad...
News Even Pringles Is Estimating The Price Of The Xbox Series X Now
Part of a South African giveaway contest
You can tell how desperate we as Xbox fans are getting for information about the price of the Xbox Series X - even a story about a South African Pringles contest is now doing the rounds! So, what's the fuss about? Pringles is giving away 46 Xbox Series X consoles as part of a promotion that lasts until...
News Crysis Remastered Includes Multiple Graphics Modes On Xbox One X
Here's a first look at gameplay on the system
We've got our first look at gameplay for Crysis Remastered on Xbox One X! You can check that out in the video above courtesy of Digital Foundry, which also includes a studio tour of developer Crytek. In addition to this, the outlet has shared a little more information on what to expect from the game on...
Review Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 - Returns The Series To Its Former Glory
The Birdman is back
It's hard to believe we've reached this point. It's been well over a decade since Tony Hawk fans were last treated to a standout title in the long-running series, and even a past attempt at remastering the original two games didn't come close to hitting the mark back in 2012 with Tony Hawk's Pro Skater HD. But this time,...
News The Witcher 3 Is Coming To Xbox Series X With Ray Tracing And Faster Loading Times
And it'll be an entirely free upgrade
CD Projekt Red has announced today that the critically acclaimed The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is officially coming to Xbox Series X, and will be available at no extra charge for owners on Xbox One. The next-gen edition of the game will feature various visual and technical improvements including ray tracing and...
Rumour Ubisoft To Reveal Prince of Persia Remake Next Week
Releasing in November?
We've been hearing rumblings about a Prince of Persia remake in recent weeks, and now according to trusted industry insider Jason Schreier, Ubisoft is likely to unveil it at its Ubisoft Forward event next Thursday, September 10th. Schreier has hinted at the game's existence in the past, and on a recent
News Xbox Is Hosting A Free Game Development Workshop Next Week
In partnership with Playground Games
Are you a keen or aspiring game developer? Microsoft is hosting a free digital game development workshop next week in partnership with East London Arts and Music (ELAM), Games London and Forza Horizon and Fable developer Playground Games, although you'll need to get in quick as spaces are limited. This workshop...
News Ubisoft's Immortals: Fenyx Rising Arrives This December, According To Microsoft Store Listing
The upcoming release formerly known as Gods & Monsters
A Microsoft Store listing appears to have revealed the release date of another game ahead of schedule. This time around it's for the upcoming Ubisoft title Immortals: Fenyx Rising (formerly known as Gods & Monsters). As previously announced, an update on this open-world action-adventure...
Thursday3rd Sep 2020
News These Five Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass
Ready to scare yourself silly?
Update: The second chapter of Dontnod Entertainment's Tell Me Why is also now available with Xbox Game Pass. We've added it to the list of new additions below. Enjoy! Original story: It's time for some more Xbox Game Pass additions! Four new titles are now available on the service including the much-anticipated...
News Free-To-Play Rocket League Will Still Require Xbox Live Gold To Play Online
And it's not going down very well
There's been a bit of commotion in the Rocket League community over the past 24 hours after it was revealed that the free-to-play version of the game won't require PlayStation Plus or Nintendo Switch Online to enjoy online multiplayer on those respective platforms, but players on Xbox won't be so fortunate. In a...
News Honeycomb Aeronautical Working On Flight Sim Controls For Xbox Series X
Preparing for take-off
Ever since the release of Microsoft Flight Simulator as part of Xbox Game Pass for PC earlier this month, there's been one question on a lot of people's minds - when is it coming to Xbox One / Xbox Series X? Unfortunately, we don't have an answer for that just now, but it looks like you'll be able to take to the skies in...
Random What's Head Of Xbox Phil Spencer Up To In This Interview?
"Nothing to speculate about here"
We're all curious to know what the Xbox team is doing in the lead-up to the release of its next-gen console this November. As a result, fans have been searching high and low on the internet for any new information. With this in mind, a now-deleted tweet - dated 1st September 2020 - by @TannTannTheMann, an apparent...
News You Can Now Grab Battle Royale Spellbreak For Free On Xbox One
Available with Xbox Game Preview
Fancy a free-to-play battle royale? Spellbreak has today officially launched on Xbox One as part of Xbox Game Preview, and it supports full cross-play and cross-progression across all platforms including PS4 and Nintendo Switch. Spellbreak is a multiplayer action-spellcasting game where players unleash their inner...
News Sorry Folks, It Looks Like Xbox Free Play Days Isn't Happening This Week
No sign of any freebies
Thursday is typically the day we highlight some new Xbox Free Play Days titles that are available to try throughout the weekend on Xbox One, but unfortunately it looks like we aren't getting any this week. These are usually made available early in the day but we've seen no sign of them going live, and the official page for...
News Microsoft Flight Simulator Smashes Xbox Game Pass For PC Record
The biggest launch in its history
Microsoft has announced today that its release of Microsoft Flight Simulator was the biggest game launch in Xbox Game Pass for PC (Beta) history, and more than one million unique players have taken to the skies on PC so far. The company also revealed that more than 26 million flights and more than 1 billion miles...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 So Far
"Such a tremendous turnaround..."
The first reviews for Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 have gone live, and they're looking very positive! We've rounded up just a few of them below, so let's see what reviewers are saying about the game so far: We're also working on our review of the game here at Pure Xbox, so look out for that in the near future!...
News Minecraft Live Promises Announcements And Update News Next Month
"Get ready for our annual celebration of all things Minecraft"
Mojang Studios has announced today that its annual "Minecraft Live" celebration will take place next month on October 3rd, featuring "exciting announcements", update news and more. Little information has been provided on what to expect right now, but it seems likely we'll get more news...
News Fuser Brings Its Digital Music Festival To Xbox One This November
Official release date now confirmed
Rock Band creator Harmonix has announced today that its upcoming rhythm game Fuser is officially arriving on Xbox One on November 10th, with pre-orders already available in various forms on the Microsoft Store. If you haven't heard of it before, Fuser is a nonstop virtual music festival which allows you to...
Wednesday2nd Sep 2020
News Xbox Games Are Still Disappearing From Players' Ready To Install Lists
Outer Wilds appears to be the latest
There have been occasional reports over the past few months of Xbox games going temporarily missing from players' libraries, and now the latest casualty appears to be 2019 action-adventure game Outer Wilds. In a post on Reddit, multiple owners of the game noted that it had disappeared from their Ready to Install...
News These 5 Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass In Early September
Update: Batman Arkham Knight added
Update: Microsoft has added Batman: Arkham Knight to the list of upcoming removals via its Xbox Game Pass app, although it hasn't announced this one publicly (thanks True Achievements). We've included this in the updated table below. Original story (Tue 1st Sep, 2020 14:22 BST): Microsoft has today highlighted...
News Microsoft Hikes Prices Of Xbox Live Gold, Xbox Game Pass In Latin America
“We are continuously evaluating our business..."
Update: Various Pure Xbox users have suggested to us that Microsoft hasn't re-added 12 month Xbox Live Gold subscriptions as an option on the Microsoft Store in Latin America, so the increased price for this membership appears to be for renewals and retail codes only. Original story: Microsoft has...
News Xbox Marketing Lead: We'll Share Series X Price When We're Ready
"If I could tell you I would"
We're now just two months away from the release of the Xbox Series X, but we still don't have a definitive date (aside from a November window), a price, or any sign of pre-orders opening to the public. There's also the small matter of the Xbox Series S - an unannounced console that even Microsoft itself appears to have...
News Astro Confirms All Of Its Gaming Headsets Are Xbox Series X Compatible
But some will require firmware updates
You might remember that back in March, Astro confirmed that its gaming products designed for Xbox One would continue to offer continuous compatibility on Xbox Series X, even despite its lack of optical audio port. And now, the company has provided more details about exactly how they will work on the system...
News The Next Generation Of The 'Designed For Xbox' Program Has Arrived
Complete with a brand-new look
Microsoft has today announced the official beginning of the next generation for the 'Designed for Xbox' program, which focuses on building "the best possible accessories for Xbox across a range of categories." As you can see from the image above, the official Xbox accessory packaging is getting a refresh - you'll now...
News Don't Expect 'New' Next-Gen Xbox News At The Tokyo Game Show
Hmm, interesting...
As already announced, Microsoft Japan will be hosting a 50-minute Xbox Showcase at the Tokyo Game Show later this month on 24th September. The broadcast will be in Japanese only. While we were admittedly hoping for some new announcements related to the company's next-generation system, Xbox Series X, it seems there won't be any...
Talking Point What Games Would You Like Enhanced For Xbox Series X?
Better visuals, faster frame rates
When the Xbox Series X launches this November, you'll be able to play over 3000 backwards compatible titles across three generations of Xbox - the original Xbox, the Xbox 360 and the Xbox One. In addition to this, various developers are working to enhance their previously released Xbox One titles for the next...
News Don't Worry, Cyberpunk 2077 Won't Take Up 200GB When Installed
It'll be in line with "other modern titles"
Following the Nvidia RTX 3000 GPU reveal event last night, a screenshot was shared on Reddit which caused plenty of fuss, showing an image of the game with the phrase "200GB Games" at the bottom. This naturally led to fans believing the game will be 200GB (at least on PC) when installed, but CD Projekt...
News AT&T Reportedly No Longer Selling Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
Deemed "too valuable to unload"
It's been rumoured for months now that AT&T might be looking to offload its Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment gaming division due to debt issues - with a suggestion that Microsoft was interested in purchasing it at one point - but now it appears as though it's staying put. This is being reported by
Tuesday1st Sep 2020
News Microsoft Unveils 11 More Games Coming To Xbox Game Pass In September
The first batch of the month
Microsoft has today unveiled another 11 games coming to Xbox Game Pass in September, including a few previously announced additions such as the much-anticipated Resident Evil 7: Biohazard. Here's a list of what's on the way over the next few weeks: Date Game Platform September 1st Crusader Kings...
Guide All The 30+ Backwards Compatible Games In This Week's Xbox Sale (Sep 1-8)
The complete list of Xbox 360 and Xbox titles
This week's Xbox sale is now live, and it includes a large set of backwards compatible titles from the original Xbox and Xbox 360, including discounts on lots of Ubisoft games. We've highlighted every backwards compatible offer in the table below, and you'll find more games, bundles and DLC add-ons for...
Deals Over 250 Games, Bundles & Add-Ons In This Week's Xbox Sale (Sep 1-8)
Including a Ubisoft Publisher Sale
The huge Xbox Summer and Gamescom sales might have only just concluded, but there are still well over 250 games, bundles and add-ons on offer in this week's Xbox sale, including some fantastic offers on Ubisoft titles! Specifically, both the Assassin's Creed and Far Cry series' are heavily discounted for the next...
News Xbox Series S Referenced Once Again Via Xbox Game Pass
To be revealed this month?
The existence of the long-rumoured, but unannounced Xbox Series S console was seemingly confirmed back in early August following a controller leak, and now it looks like a reference to the system has been spotted once again - this time via an official Xbox Game Pass Ultimate trial code sheet. This comes courtesy of...
News Crusader Kings 3 Is Now Available With Xbox Game Pass For PC
The critically acclaimed strategy title
Make way for the king! Crusader Kings III is now available on PC, and is included as part of the Xbox Game Pass for PC and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription services. In case you missed it, the game received some outstanding reviews yesterday ahead of its release, including a 10/10 from IGN and a 5/5 from
News Xbox Will Host A Tokyo Game Show Showcase Later This Month
Kicking off the 2020 digital event
The schedule for the upcoming Tokyo Game Show 2020 digital event has now been announced, revealing that Microsoft Japan will be hosting a 50-minute Xbox Showcase to kick off the show (thanks VGC). Few details have been revealed about what to expect for now, but it appears to be taking place from 9PM local time on...
News Dead By Daylight Is Getting A Free 4K, 60FPS Upgrade On Xbox Series X
Next-gen version arrives this Holiday
If you're a fan of the multiplayer survival horror game Dead by Daylight, we've got some great news! The game is getting a 4K, 60FPS upgrade on Xbox Series X, and it will be available at no extra charge (via Gematsu). The update, which is arriving this Holiday for the next-gen system, will allow all your...
News Drake Hollow Dev Reveals Highly Successful Xbox Game Pass Launch
Especially compared to its previous game
Microsoft hit us with a barrage of new Xbox Game Pass releases last week, and The Molasses Flood's Drake Hollow wasn't even on the schedule - it shadow dropped on the service late on Friday. Despite not being announced ahead of time, the game seems to have done very well so far. Taking to Twitter, studio...
News Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain Was Released Five Years Ago Today
Yep, it's been that long
We can't believe it either, but today marks exactly five years since Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain was released for Xbox One on September 1, 2015. Where does the time go?! Of course, The Phantom Pain is still the most recent entry in the main series, and was preceded by Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes in December...
News Ubisoft Forward Returns Next Week With An Update On Gods & Monsters
In fact, it's got a new name...
Ubisoft has announced today that it will be hosting another Ubisoft Forward event next week on September 10th, featuring the latest big announcements, new games, and surprises from the publisher. Like the last show that took place back in July, the event will feature a pre-show with updates from the teams behind...
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