Guide Here Are Some Xbox Series X|S Issues You Might Run Into At Launch
Update: The latest "known issues"
Guide Black Friday Xbox Series X Restock: Where To Buy The Series X
Which stores have Xbox Series X available?
News The Xbox Series Launch Produced Some Noteworthy FedEx Encounters
What was your experience like?
News - November, 2020
Monday30th Nov 2020
Guide Black Friday Xbox Series X Restock: Where To Buy The Series X
Which stores have Xbox Series X available?
Black Friday is almost here, and that means that restocking of the hard-to-find Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S consoles is upon us! We'll be keeping this page as up to date as possible, so if you're looking to buy a Xbox Series X, bookmark this article and check back for updates on when and where you can...
News GTA 4's Final Mission Is Ridiculously Difficult To Beat On Xbox Series X
And Xbox One X, for that matter
The Xbox Series X is fantastic at running backwards compatible games with unlocked framerates, and 2008's Grand Theft Auto IV on the Xbox 360 happens to be one of those titles - running at a smooth 60FPS on the system. However, as fantastic as the performance is, one Redditer discovered recently that the game's final...
Feature These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (Dec 1-4)
Update: Anyone fancy some more Game Pass titles?
Welcome to your weekly Xbox roundup! We've got a few 'Optimised for Xbox Series X' titles heading our way over the next few days, as well as some previously announced and newly announced Xbox Game Pass games! New Xbox Releases (Dec 1-4): Optimised for Xbox Series X|S Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six...
Talking Point Is Call Of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Crashing Your Xbox Series X?
Or even worse, completely killing it?
Last week, we reported here at Pure Xbox that multiple owners of Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War were noticing that the game was crashing their Xbox Series X - and in extreme circumstances, completely killing it. Since then, we've noticed many more reports of this issue flooding in from across the web,...
News Here's What's Included In The Xbox November 2020 Update
Rolling out now to Xbox Series X|S & Xbox One
The Xbox November 2020 update has now begun rolling out to all users (even though it's basically December!), and there are loads of additions this month for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. Here's a brief overview of what's on the way, with more details available at Xbox Wire: New Dynamic...
News Turns Out The Xbox Series S Is Really Good At Playing PS2 Games
Like, better than the PlayStation 5
It was revealed a week ago that the Xbox Series S could play PS1, GameCube, Nintendo DS and other games via emulation, and now it's also been highlighted that it's great at running PS2 games as well. In the latest video from Modern Vintage Gamer, the YouTuber showcases the likes of Metal Gear Solid, God of War...
News The First Two Of December's Xbox Games With Gold Are Now Available
Wage war against the Prince of Darkness
You can now begin downloading the first batch of December 2020's Xbox Live Games With Gold titles (one day early!), which are the Xbox One game The Raven Remastered and Xbox 360 game Saints Row: Gat out of Hell. Both titles are available right now from the Microsoft Store (links at the bottom of the page)...
Guide Cyber Monday 2020: Best Xbox Series X Deals On Games, Xbox Game Pass, Accessories, And More
The best Xbox Cyber Monday offers and discounts
Welcome to Cyber Monday 2020! The Black Friday period might now be over, but there are still hundreds of great Xbox related deals and discounts that have carried over to Cyber Monday, as well as a few exclusive additions. Below, you'll find great offers on everything from Xbox games to Xbox Game Pass...
News Retailer Cancels Xbox Series X Orders From Scalper Group Due To Error
Update: The items weren't officially on sale
Update (Mon 30th Nov, 2020 17:00 GMT): UK retailer Very has since cancelled these 1000 orders from scalper group CrepChiefNotify according to Sky News, following what it referred to as "a technical error": "As a result of a technical error, some people were able to place orders for PS5 and Xbox Series X...
News Xbox Series X|S Launch Figures Throw Up Few Surprises In Spain
Numbers are in line with previous Xbox launches
The figures for the Xbox Series X|S launch in Spain have been revealed. Industry analyst Daniel Ahmad shared a Spanish article on Twitter which delved into the launch figures. Reportedly, the Xbox Series X|S have sold a combined total of 14,100. By comparison, the Xbox One sold 15,000 and the Xbox 360...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Immortals Fenyx Rising
Breath of the Wild, is that you?
The first reviews for this week's release of Immortals Fenyx Rising have gone live today, and they're looking positive on the whole! Let's see what some reviewers are saying about the game so far... Pure Xbox (8/10) "Ubisoft Quebec has mostly come up trumps with a fantastical Ancient Greek adventure that, despite a...
News Fully Completing Crash Bandicoot 4 Reveals A Very Intriguing Tease
Looks like there's a new project in the works
Crash Bandicoot 4 was only released for Xbox One a couple of months ago, but it already looks like Activision has something else planned for the orange marsupial - at least according to this in-game tease. By completing the game 106% (which also reveals a secret cutscene that we're not going to spoil...
Sunday29th Nov 2020
News Xbox Teases New Game Pass Additions, Is One Of Them Control?
There are "a ton" of games slated for December
We've been waiting quite a while for Microsoft to formally reveal the next batch of Xbox Game Pass titles heading to the service this December, but now the company has finally teased what to expect via Twitter. In the humorous mock email shared below, Xbox highlights a game "which our fans won't stop...
News 343 Industries Will Reveal More Of Halo Infinite 'When It's Ready'
"That’s not the same as 'when it’s done'"
With the launch of the Xbox Series X|S now out of the way, all eyes are on the future of the system. Of course, the game attracting the most interest right now is Halo Infinite. Since 343 Industries and Microsoft made the tough decision in August to delay it, fans have been eager for a proper update. In...
Saturday28th Nov 2020
News Xbox Posts Picture Of A Hedgehog, SEGA Rumours Start Up Again
It's been a strange year...
Cast your mind back to September, and you might remember a series of rumours that suggested Microsoft might be either acquiring former console manufacturer SEGA, or entering into a partnership with the company. Nothing ultimately came of it, but those rumours have been sparked into life once more today - the result of a...
Rumour Could Forza Horizon 5 Arrive In 2021 Before The Next Motorsport?
Possibly, according to one insider
It's rumour time! We saw a tease of the next Forza Motorsport game at the Xbox Games Showcase back in July, but according to one insider, there's a chance we might get the next Forza Horizon game first. This comes from reliable insider Jeff Grubb on the Xbox Empire podcast, who was asked whether he knows of any...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Will Have A Setting To Censor The Naughty Bits
Avert your eyes
As we get closer to the release of Cyberpunk 2077, we're obviously learning more and more about it. Fans have also been asking the team on social media various questions and one interesting one that popped up earlier this week over on Twitter was in regards to the nudity in the game. CD Projekt Red’s QA lead Łukasz Babiel was...
Pick One Which Is Your Favourite Xbox Grand Theft Auto Game?
Remember, you can only pick one!
It's time for another round of Pick One! This week, we're finally looking back at the rich history of the Grand Theft Auto series on Xbox, Xbox 360 and Xbox One, which started all the way back in 2003. GTA titles have always been highly rated, but which is your favourite game? Remember, you can only pick one! Let's...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (Nov 28th)
Bought anything in the Black Friday sale?
Welcome to the weekend! It hasn't been the busiest week for Xbox Game Pass additions or Free Play Days titles, but there's still plenty to get stuck into over the next few days - and don't forget the massive Xbox Black Friday Game Sale ends on December 3rd, so take advantage of those discounts while you can!...
Friday27th Nov 2020
Deals Xbox Black Friday Sale Now Live, 700+ Games Discounted
Packed with huge offers!
Original Story (Thu 19th Nov): The Xbox Black Friday Sale 2020 is here! This year's sale features discounts on over 700 games, bundles and add-ons, available for 14 days until Thursday, December 3rd. We've highlighted just a very select few of the most notable deals in the table below. Xbox Live's Major Nelson has also...
Black Friday 2020 Best Game Pass Ultimate Deals For Xbox Series X
Save up to 40% on Game Pass Ultimate this Black Friday
Microsoft currently has a range of offers ongoing as part of Black Friday 2020, including a huge 700+ game sale and discounts on the new Xbox Series controllers, and it's also offering a great deal on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. This deal allows you to get up to 40% off three months of Xbox Game...
News GreedFall Is Heading To Xbox Series X With Additional Content
The game has also sold over one million copies
Spiders has announced that GreedFall is coming to Xbox Series X|S with new content. The developer announced the news on Twitter, while also thanking fans for the game hitting one million sales. As a result, the game will be receiving a next-gen version and "getting new additional content." No word has...
News The Xbox Adaptive Controller Looks 'Nothing Like' The Original Prototype
"It changed many, many times"
The Xbox Adaptive Controller looks "absolutely nothing like the first prototype created" according to Brannon Zahand, Microsoft's senior gaming accessibility program manager. In a recent interview with Game Informer, Zahand spoke about how Microsoft worked with the Gaming & Disability Community to design the...
News Unto The End Launches With Xbox Game Pass Next Month
A beautiful looking 2D action-platformer based around "skill and mastery"
Developer 2 Ton Studios has announced that its indie platformer Unto The End will be joining Xbox Game Pass on December 9. Unto The End is a beautiful hard-crafted looking adventure, which will be available on Xbox One or via backwards compatibility on Xbox Series X|S...
News Assassin’s Creed Valhalla Reportedly Still Suffers From Screen Tearing Post-Update
Reports suggest the differences have been minimal
When the latest patch for Assassin’s Creed Valhalla dropped and the notes stated it would remedy the screen tearing issues, many rejoiced - unfortunately it appears not to be the case. Many next-gen owners have reported screen tearing issues on
News Fans Camp Out At GameStop To Get An Xbox Series X On Black Friday
They're even bringing full-sized beds!
We're all well aware of how difficult it has been for Xbox fans to get their hands on the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S over the past few weeks, and some fans are now taking their dedication to the next level. US retailer GameStop announced recently that it would be having a very limited amount of in-store...
Poll Which Xbox Series X Launch Game Is Your Favourite So Far?
What have you been enjoying the most?
Now that the dust has settled slightly on the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S launch, now seems an appropriate time to look at the past few weeks and the games we've all been playing so far. We've been treated to a fantastic selection of titles, from Assassin's Creed Valhalla to Yakuza: Like a Dragon, along...
News CDPR Will Now Reveal Cyberpunk 2077 DLC After Game's Launch
Multiplayer info is also on the way
Before the most recent Cyberpunk 2077 delay, CD Projekt Red was getting ready to reveal "everything" about the DLC and expansion content. Now, it seems plans have slightly changed. In an update during the company's third-quarter earnings call this week, president and joint-CEO Adam Kiciński explained how the...
News Latest Trailer For The Medium Focuses On A Mysterious New Character
Featuring the creepy imagery we've come to know and love
Bloober Team has released a new trailer for The Medium, this time focusing on an all-new mysterious figure connected to the game's narrative. Played by Polish actor Marcin Dorocinski, who is most notably known for his role in recent Netflix series, The Queen's Gambit, the trailer focuses on...
Video Behind The Scenes With WWE's The New Day In Gears 5
Available now as a Game Pass Ultimate Perk
It was revealed last week that WWE's multi-time tag team champions The New Day were being added to Gears 5 as an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perk, and now the team has shared some behind-the-scenes footage of their inclusion. The video gives a look at the recording process for all three characters, which...
Thursday26th Nov 2020
News GameStop Will Have More Xbox Series X Stock This Friday
You'll need to be up early though
Yep, it's that time again! We're back on the hunt for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S stock, and this time we've got a report to share from US retailer GameStop, which will have in-store stock this Friday. According to press release details shared by GameSpot, all stores will have at least two Xbox Series X...
Roundup Here's What Games Are Coming To Xbox In December 2020
It's Cyberpunk time, folks!
It's the most wonderful time of the year! What, Christmas? No, the release of Cyberpunk 2077! December 2020 is upon us, and that means CD Projekt Red's epic is finally dropping after months of delays and years of anticipation, alongside a selection of exciting titles for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. We'll be updating...
News Report Drops Some Eye-Opening Stats About Xbox Game Pass
Including the average Metacritic score of all games
A recent Reddit report delved into some of the statistics of Xbox Game Pass, looking at how well received the games on the service are and how much members would save over time. According to user Chukkroot, there are currently "382 unique Game Pass games", with 43 that are only able to be played...
News Phil Spencer Glad People Will 'Actually Get A Console' At The Time Of Halo Infinite's Launch
"I feel good about that"
When Halo Infinite got delayed back in August, head of Xbox Phil Spencer admitted it was a bummer - noting how the company (and fans) were obviously looking forward to the alignment of a new Halo game and launch of a new Xbox console. Since then, Phil - like everyone else - has come to terms with the fact that it's going to...
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla Update 1.0.4 Improves Performance, Frame Rate On Xbox Series X|S
Including a 60FPS option on Xbox Series S
There's been a lot of discussion surrounding the Xbox Series X version of Assassin's Creed Valhalla over the past week, with one report suggesting the game was suffering from performance issues on the system. In response, Ubisoft has unveiled Title Update 1.04, which not only promises to provide an...
News Marvel's Avengers Has Failed To Recoup Its Development Costs So Far
"Sales of Marvel’s Avengers were lower than we had expected"
Marvel's Avengers was met with a fairly mixed reception from fans and critics when it released back in September, and it seems that feedback has ultimately resulted in relatively low sales at launch. According to a recently translated Square Enix results briefing (thanks, IGN), the...
News Star Wars: Squadrons Xbox Series X Update Now Available, Adds 120FPS
Here's what you can look forward to
EA revealed back in early November that it was planning to add 120FPS support for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S in Star Wars: Squadrons, and that update is now available for the two new systems. The addition of 120FPS (which is console exclusive to Xbox Series X|S), means you can now choose to prioritise...
News MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries Arrives On Xbox Series X Next Year
The first MechWarrior on console in Xbox history
Piranha Games has announced that the popular PC game MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries will be jumping onto Xbox consoles for the very first time next year - including the Xbox Series X|S. In a statement on the developer's site, the team announced that the Heroes of the Inner Sphere DLC for the game will be...
News Xbox Live Bug Allowed Hackers To Reveal Anyone's Email Address
Don't worry, it's been patched
It's been revealed that a flaw in Xbox Live has been allowing hackers to retrieve the email addresses of anyone's Xbox gamertag, although Microsoft has now patched and seemingly played down the issue. As reported by Motherboard, a hacker got in touch with the outlet recently to make them aware of the problem, and...
News Xbox Series X Expected To Launch Officially In China Next Year
Following the console passing certification
The Xbox Series X could be making its way to China next year if a few recent reports are to be believed. As highlighted by industry analyst, Daniel Ahmad, the Xbox Series X is looking likely to launch in China in the first half of next year (2021), following a few additional games being approved. A...
News Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course Has Been Delayed Until Next Year
"Our goal is to make the trip back there next year a truly magical one"
The eagerly anticipated expansion for Cuphead has been delayed until 2021 following the on-going coronavirus pandemic. In a statement to fans on its Twitter page, Studio MDHR confirmed that it has "made the difficult decision to push back the release of The Delicious Last...
News Watch Dogs: Legion Online Mode Delayed As Tech Issues Take Priority
"The dev team is committed to fixing these issues"
Ubisoft has revealed that it has delayed the planned online mode for Watch Dogs: Legion to early 2021, as it continues to work on fixing technical issues that are "preventing players from enjoying the game." The Xbox version of Watch Dogs: Legion has suffered numerous issues since launch, including...
Wednesday25th Nov 2020
News More Retailers Will Have Stock Of The Xbox Series X This Wednesday
In the UK and the US
Here we go again! If you're still in the market for an Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S, you might have a chance at grabbing one this Wednesday, November 25th! Here's what we know so far... Xbox Series X Stock (Wednesday, Nov 25th) - UK UK retailer Argos has confirmed that it will have stock of the Xbox Series X in the UK from...
News Xbox Responds To Reports Of Games Running Better On PS5 Than Series X
"We are aware of performance issues in a handful of titles"
Update (Wed 25th Nov, 2020 23:00 GMT): Ubisoft has confirmed today that a patch will be going live for Assassin's Creed Valhalla this week that improves performance on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. Original story: There have been reports over the past week that some third-party Xbox...
News Call Of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Is Causing Serious Crashing Issues On Xbox
Treyarch has responded to reports
It appears certain Xbox owners are experiencing substantial issues following the recent update to Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War. Over the past few days, many users have taken to forums such as Reddit to share their experiences over th
News Microsoft Could Bring Xbox To Smart TVs Within The Next 12 Months
"I don’t think anything is going to stop us from doing that"
Head of Xbox Phil Spencer has been talking to The Verge in a gigantic new interview, and one of the areas he touched upon was the potential of bringing Xbox to Smart TVs via the power of the cloud. The Verge questioned Spencer about what's stopping Microsoft from developing an Xbox app...
Hardware Review Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 2 For Xbox Series X - An Excellent Mid-Range Headset
Turtle Power!
Turtle Beach arrives on Xbox Series X/S with an updated version of its hugely popular Stealth 700 wireless headset that makes some excellent changes to its predecessor, with much-improved battery life, slick new design and super-comfortable cups, resulting in a superb mid-range offering that improves in key areas whilst ushering in a...
News Microsoft Focused On Manufacturing More Xbox Series X Right Now
Keeping up with demand
Microsoft's Xbox Series S has been incredibly well-received. In fact, it's even been named by TIME Magazine one of the best inventions of 2020. While there's certainly demand for this particular model, in a recent interview with The Verge - head of Xbox Phil Spencer revealed how the company was currently focused on...
News Metro Exodus Heading To Xbox Series X, New Projects Also In The Works
"We are now actively exploring multiplayer concepts..."
4A Games has dropped a lengthy blog post about the future of the Metro universe to celebrate the series' 10th anniversary, including an Xbox Series X|S patch for Metro Exodus and the possibility of a multiplayer game set within the universe. Within the post, the developer acknowledged th
Rumour Is This GTA Online Trailer Hinting At Something GTA 6 Related?
Fans seem convinced the tease is leading to something
While GTA VI rumours seem to circulate every other day, it's rare that any have any credence. However, a recent trailer released for GTA Online by Rockstar potentially contains a potential clue - at least according to fans. As spotted by Kotaku, the recent trailer showcases coordinates that many...
News Rainbow Six Siege's Xbox Series X Upgrade Arrives Next Week
Including support for 120FPS
Ubisoft has announced that the Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege patch for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S will arrive next week on December 1st. Fans of the game will be excited to see numerous new enhancements arriving with the patch, including the ability to play the game at 120FPS on applicable TVs. Players can swap to...
News Microsoft Flight Simulator's Second World Update Heads To The USA
Free to download now
Asobo Studios has unveiled the second free World Update for Microsoft Flight Simulator on PC, and this time it's bringing an "enhanced flight experience" to the United States of America. The update features an improved digital elevation model with resolution up to one meter, new aerial textures that "significantly improve the...
News Golden Joysticks 2020: Ori And The Will Of The Wisps Crowned Xbox Game Of The Year
"Thank you to every single person who has played Ori"
The Golden Joysticks 2020 awards took place last night in celebration of the best games of the past 12 months, and the big winner from an Xbox perspective was Moon Studios' Ori and the Will of the Wisps. The sequel took home the Xbox Game of the Year award, beating seven other nominees to the...
Tuesday24th Nov 2020
News Some UK Retailers Are Selling The Xbox Series X Today, November 24th
Update: Missed out? Try again tomorrow!
Update: (Tue 24th Nov, 2020 19:45 GMT): GAME is now out of stock of the Xbox Series X (the Series S is still available), and Currys PC World was supposed to have stock at 1PM GMT, but only a bundle with a Robot White Controller (link down below) was made available for a short period of time. As far as we can...
News Here Are Your Xbox Games With Gold For December 2020
The latest batch of games
Microsoft has officially announced all four Xbox Games With Gold titles for December 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 December 2020's games below: Xbox One: The Raven Remastered...
News Xbox Boss Phil Spencer Slams Console War Toxicity, Says Sony Isn't An Enemy
"I just really despise it"
Xbox boss Phil Spencer has been talking to The Verge as part of a massive new interview, giving his thoughts on a wide range of topics including the so-called "console war" between Xbox Series X and PS5. Spencer didn't hold back when asked about his thoughts on this, telling The Verge that if anything was ever going to...
News Skyrim Reportedly Runs At 60FPS With This Mod On Xbox Series X
It's not officially supported though
We're all well aware that backwards compatibility is fantastic on Xbox Series X (and Series S), but unfortunately games with framerate caps are still forced to run at 30 frames-per-second in certain cases. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is one of those games, but it also supports fan-created mods, allowing you to...
Deals Over 50 Games Added To This Week's Xbox Sale (Nov 24 - Dec 1)
Don't forget about the massive Black Friday sale as well
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! We've got your standard Deals with Gold and Spotlight offerings this week, but keep in mind there's also a massive Black Friday Game Sale currently ongoing until December 3rd as well. We've highlighted a few of the most notable Xbox games offers...
News Unity Exec: The Xbox Series S Will Be A Real Differentiator This Generation
“The S is an extremely capable machine”
Since the Xbox Series S reveal, many have questioned whether its power will hold this generation back as developers scramble to ensure their games work for both Xbox models. However, Unity chief product officer Brett Bibby believes the system is “extremely capable”. In an interview with GamingBolt (as...
Poll Two Weeks On, Are You Happy With Your Xbox Series X|S?
How do you feel about it so far?
It might not seem like it, but it's already been two full weeks since the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S officially launched back on November 10th, and hopefully by now you've been able to get one if you wanted one. Both systems are still very much in their launch phases, with few games released so far beyond the...
Poll Are You Happy With December 2020's Xbox Games With Gold?
Give us your thoughts
Microsoft has officially announced December 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 classic whodunit adventure The Raven Remastered, fast-paced arcade action game Bleed 2, the Xbox 360...
News Fortnite Is Getting A Monthly Subscription Service This December
It was bound to happen eventually
Epic Games has announced today that the ultra-popular free-to-play battle royale Fortnite is getting a monthly subscription option next week, launching on December 2nd with the arrival of Chapter 2 – Season 5. Named "Fortnite Crew", this service will provide fans with the current season's Battle Pass, 1000...
News Hotshot Racing Gets A Huge Free DLC Expansion On Xbox Game Pass Today
New game modes, tracks and more
Arcade racer Hotshot Racing has proved a hit since launching with Xbox Game Pass this past September, and a new, completely free DLC expansion has now been announced for the game which drops today. The Big Boss Bundle introduces four colourful new tracks, along with a new Grand Prix championship and a brand new game...
News You Can Pick Up Red Dead Online For Just $4.99 This December
The game is going standalone next week
Rockstar Games has announced that it's making the Red Dead Online portion of Red Dead Redemption 2 entirely standalone beginning this December 1st, and it will initially be available for just $4.99. This offer will last on the Microsoft Store until February 15, 2021, after which it will revert to $19.99 - so...
News Xbox Still Looking At 'Web Solution' To Bring Game Pass To iOS
"Apple does remain open in the conversations"
Xbox Boss Phil Spencer has spoken further about the possibility of Xbox Game Pass coming to iOS devices and how company could make it happen. In an interview with The Verge, Spencer was asked whether Microsoft would bypass Apple and use Safari as a means to bring Xbox Game Pass to the devices. Spencer...
News Minecraft Dungeons Howling Peaks DLC Launches On 9th December
A new season pass is also on the way
Mojang has announced the next Minecraft Dungeons DLC - Howling Peaks - and a new season pass for the game will launch on 9th December. Howling Peaks, originally announced at this year's Minecraft Live event, is a new action-packed trek to a mountain top featuring dazzling new armour, weapons and artifacts...
News Hitman 3 Trailer Showcases New Rainy Chongqing Location
Along with a closer look at the Glacier engine
A new location for Hitman 3 has been revealed, as well as a detailed look at the game's Glacier engine. IO Interactive has dropped the first details for the new area, which is known as Chongqing. The neon soaked streets of Chongqing are beautifully orchestrated through the Glacier engine, which the...
Monday23rd Nov 2020
Guide Here Are Some Xbox Series X|S Issues You Might Run Into At Launch
Update: The latest "known issues"
The launch of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S has now arrived, and while Microsoft has clearly gone to a lot of effort to ensure the two consoles' variety of new features and backwards compatibility support is working as intended, there are a few "known issues" you need to be aware of at launch. In preparation...
Random The Xbox Series S Can Be Turned Into A Glorified Emulator
But do so at your own risk
It's been proven that the Xbox Series S can easily run emulation through the console's dev systems. YouTube user Modern Vintage Gamer (MVG) has showcased how users can turn their system into a unit with the power to play titles from Nintendo GameCube, the PlayStation 1, and even the Nintendo DS. To do so, the system...
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (Nov 23-27)
"Save the world from an invasion of cosmic horrors"
Welcome to your weekly Xbox roundup! There's unfortunately nothing to get excited about in the way of AAA games over the next few days, but there are still plenty of intriguing indies making their way to the Xbox Store... New Xbox Releases (Nov 23-27): Optimised for Xbox Series X|S Tesla...
PSA Microsoft Complete Provides Extra Cover For Your Xbox Series X
Update: Reportedly now available in the UK
Update (Mon 23rd Nov, 2020 19:30 GMT): It looks like we're finally getting somewhere with Microsoft Complete! As you may have seen previously, the company has advised contacting a customer service representative if you want to add this service for your Xbox Series X, and reports are now being shared that...
Deals All 25+ OG Xbox, Xbox 360 Games In The Xbox Black Friday Sale
Grab some backwards compatible classics
The Xbox Black Friday Sale 2020 is here! This year's sale features discounts on over 700 games, bundles and add-ons - including for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S - available for 14 days until Thursday, December 3rd. In this deals list, we've highlighted every single *backwards compatible* original Xbox and...
Black Friday 2020 Best Controllers Deals For Xbox Series X
Save up to £10 / $20 on the new Xbox Series X controllers
Microsoft kicked off its Black Friday offerings on Xbox with a huge 700+ game sale last week, and it's also providing discounts on a range of accessories - including Xbox Series X controllers - over the next few days. Notably, you can save up to £10 on Xbox Series controllers in the UK,...
Random This Xbox Themed Necklace Can Be Yours For Only $10,000
Put it on the Christmas wishlist
Xbox has collaborated with designer King Ice to create an ultra premium necklace based on the consoles. Made out of 14K solid gold, the striking necklace boasts the iconic Xbox symbol to flash off to all your friends. According to the listing, the necklace hosts genuine emeralds, SI1 diamonds, and can be yours for a...
News Watch Out, Cyberpunk 2077 Leaks Might Be About
Physical copies are in the wild
Here's your warning if you're eagerly anticipating the release of Cyberpunk 2077 on December 10th! Physical copies of the game have begun showing up in the wild for PlayStation 4, and one user took to the Cyberpunk Reddit recently to show off the proof, claiming it "has 2 discs and from what I saw a couple goodies...
News UK Boxed Charts: Call Of Duty Climbs Into First Place, Assassin's Creed Drops To Fourth
And Fortnite re-enters the top ten
It was a bit of a surprise to see Assassin's Creed Valhalla initially beating Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War to first place in the UK boxed charts a couple of weeks ago, but normal service has resumed over the past week, with Call of Duty taking its expected throne, and Valhalla dropping down to fourth. Els
News Tetris Effect: Connected Devs Working On Brand-New Game
It's being described as a "totally new adventure"
Been enjoying Tetris Effect: Connected since it hit Xbox Game Pass? Well, it looks as though the creators are working on an entirely new project. Tetsuya Mizuguchi, who has worked on Tetris Effect: Connected, Rez and Child of Eden, announced the news on Twitter, teasing fans of a "totally new...
News Yakuza 15th Anniversary Stream To Reveal 'Future Developments'
Hopefully some news on titles coming to Game Pass
SEGA has announced a Ryu ga Gotoku 15th anniversary stream for December 8th at 6AM EST / 11AM GMT, which looks to focus on the future of the increasingly popular Yakuza series. While the series has been massive in Japan and other territories for a while now, the last few years have seen a huge...
Sunday22nd Nov 2020
News Xbox Series X Blu-Ray Black Colour Fix Is On The Way, Says Microsoft
"We expect to have an update in the near future"
Update (Sun 22nd Nov, 2020 11:30 GMT): Microsoft has now acknowledged this issue of media applications failing to produce black colours correctly, and a fix is reportedly on the way in the near future. Here's what Xbox Series X director of project management Jason Ronald had to say about it:...
Feature Celebrating The 15th Anniversary Of The Xbox 360
Looking back at its 2005 launch
It was this time last week that we celebrated the 19th anniversary of the very original Xbox, and today is the turn of the Xbox 360 and Xbox One, which are turning 15-years-old and seven-years-old respectively. It's a particularly big birthday for the Xbox 360, so that's what we're focusing on today - and...
News Apple Devices Will Add Xbox Series X Controller Support In Future Update
No word on when it will be available
Microsoft and Apple might not be on the best terms in recent times, but there's still some level of cooperation. Apple says the tech giants are currently "working together" to bring Xbox Series X controller support to its devices. Right now, iOS and iPadOS devices do not officially support Microsoft's new...
Saturday21st Nov 2020
News Xbox Is Giving Away Free Gift Cards To Celebrate Black Friday 2020
Have you received one?
It's that time again! Microsoft is once more sending out a batch of free Xbox Gift Cards to various Xbox users across the world, and it's all in celebration of the massive Xbox Black Friday Sale on the Microsoft Store. We're getting reports that these are being received across the UK, Europe and North America, and while it...
Talking Point What December 2020 Xbox Games With Gold Do You Want?
What presents have you got for us Microsoft?
Guess what?! It's nearly time again for another set of Xbox Games with Gold titles. The month of November has seen Aragami: Shadow Edition, Swimsanity!, Full Spectrum Warrior and LEGO Indiana Jones all given away for free for Xbox Live Gold subscribers, and another four games will soon be on the way. If...
News Watch Dogs: Legion Isn't Saving Progress Correctly On Xbox, Won't Be Fixed Until December
"We're sorry about the issues you're experiencing"
We reported earlier this week that some players were having issues in Assassin's Creed Valhalla with loss of save data and corruption, and another of Ubisoft's titles in Watch Dogs: Legion has a similar problem on its hands. The issue? The game isn't saving progress correctly on Xbox Series X, Xbox...
News That Red Dead Redemption Collection 'Leak' Sure Looks Fishy
Don't get your hopes up
The big talking point on social media this afternoon has been the apparent existence of a Red Dead Redemption 'Outlaws Collection' for Xbox Series X and Xbox One, but we're sceptical about this one. The image that is floating around the net shows an Amazon listing for the game, advertising it as featuring a "range of...
News Capcom Leak Suggests Next Street Fighter Will Return To Xbox Consoles
Cross-gen support also expected
That massive Capcom leak you might have heard about appears to have revealed some promising news for Xbox fans. According to @pokeprotos and @GarnetSunset on Twitter, the data leak suggests the sixth entry in the Street Fighter series will be available on bo
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (Nov 21st)
We're loving Yakuza: Like a Dragon on Series X
Welcome to the weekend! There's plenty to get stuck into this weekend regardless of whether you're on Xbox One, Xbox Series S or Xbox Series X, with another batch of new Xbox Game Pass titles, three Free Play Days titles for Xbox Live Gold members, and a ridiculously huge
Friday20th Nov 2020
News UK Retailer CEX Will Take Your Xbox Series X For A Guaranteed £100 Profit
CEX gonna give it to ya!
Scalpers have been a known problem with the next-gen launch, as many consoles are quickly being snatched up and resold at extortionate prices. And to a degree, UK retailer CEX is also joining in! Currently on their site, pre-owned Xbox Series X consoles are selling at an overpriced rate, roughly 50% extra than their initial...
Deals All 15+ Xbox Series X Games In The Xbox Black Friday Sale 2020
Optimised for the next generation
The Xbox Black Friday Sale 2020 is here! This year's sale features discounts on over 700 games, bundles and add-ons - including for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S - available for 14 days until Thursday, December 3rd. Below, we've highlighted all the games that are specifically "optimised" for the new consoles in...
News PlayStation Has 'News To Come' On A Response To Xbox Game Pass
According to boss Jim Ryan
Sony Interactive Entertainment president and CEO Jim Ryan noted back in September that PlayStation wasn't interested in an Xbox Game Pass style model, but it nevertheless looks like the PS5 team has something in the works to combat the immense success of the Xbox subscription service. In a recent interview with Russian...
News TIME Magazine Calls The Xbox Series S One Of The Best Inventions Of 2020
"It’s the basis for what could become the Netflix of video games"
It may have only been out for a week, but TIME Magazine has already cited the Xbox Series S as one of the best inventions of the year. The Xbox Series S's impact has been pretty well received since being announced. Its low price point, impressive specs and plentiful Xbox Game Pass...
News Gears 5 Adds WWE's The New Day As An Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perk
Don't you dare be sour
Update (Fri 20th Nov, 2020 16:15 GMT): We now have some more details on this! The Gears of War team has confirmed that WWE's The New Day will be available in Gears 5 as an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perk, available to redeem now through December 4th or purchasable separately for $19.99. All three characters will be available to...
News Borderlands 3 Now Runs At Up To 120FPS On Xbox Series X
If your display can handle it
Borderlands 3 received a next-generation upgrade for the launch of the Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and PlayStation 5 last week, but something 2K neglected to mention at the time is that the game would run at up to 120FPS. Reports started appearing online last week from players who had noticed the game running at 120...
Deals Best Bargains Under £10 / $15 In The Xbox Black Friday Sale 2020
Grab yourself a great discount
The Xbox Black Friday Sale 2020 is here! This year's sale features discounts on over 700 games, bundles and add-ons - including for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S - available for 14 days until Thursday, December 3rd. Everyone likes a bargain, so in this list, we've highlighted a huge selection of games that are...
News Razer Wolverine V2 Controller For Xbox Series X Promises Absolute Precision
Giving the Xbox Elite Controller a run for its money
Razer has released a new controller compatible for the Xbox Series X|S and it's looking to give the Elite controller a run for its money. The Razer Wolverine V2 may be a wired controller, but the store listing suggests it comes with a load of nifty features that Xbox owners are undoubtedly going...
News Xbox Exclusive First-Person Shooter CrossfireX Delayed To 2021
"In consideration of the challenges faced due to COVID-19"
The development team behind the upcoming first-person shooter CrossfireX (which is an Xbox console exclusive at launch) has made the "difficult decision" to delay the game until sometime in 2021. On Twitter, the team explained that it had made the decision "in consideration of the...
News GTA Online's Biggest Heist Ever Introduces A Brand-New Location
And this time, you can take it on solo
Rockstar Games has announced the biggest heist for GTA Online so far and it's coming next month. The Cayo Perico Heist arrives on December 15 and will have players donning the role of a convicted spy who has recently broken out of Bolingbroke Penitentiary, out on a mission to infiltrate a new, remote island...
News Moon Studios Shares Ori And The Will Of The Wisps Infographic
"2.8 million spirits and counting"
Moon Studios has shared some new data about its latest release Ori and the Will of the Wisps, and it seems the game is still as popular as ever. 2.8 million spirits have now sunk a whopping 22.6 million hours into the game since its launch earlier on this year in February. 516k have beat the game and out of this...
Thursday19th Nov 2020
News UK Retailers Will Reportedly Have More Xbox Series X Stock Very Soon
Across multiple dates
The Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S have been notoriously difficult to get a hold of since their launch on November 10th, but it looks like more UK stock will be available for the two consoles later this month. According to a report from Video Games Chronicle, Xbox Series X stock is expected to be available online at UK...
Feature 10 Things Xbox Series X Does That PS5 Doesn't
The little things matter...
Considering the disastrous launch of the Xbox One back in 2013, we think Microsoft has really has knocked it out of the park with the Xbox Series X, and in our humble opinion, it's got a few tricks up its sleeve which puts it a few steps ahead of the PlayStation 5. We've put our thinking caps on and here are 10 things...
News Two More Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass (Nov 19)
There's trouble once again on the mean streets of River City
It's Xbox Game Pass time! We've got another two games joining the service today, both of which are playable on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, as well as Android with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. Here are the new games you can download with Xbox Game Pass today: River City Girls...
News Ubisoft Working On Patch To Fix Assassin's Creed Valhalla Save Corruption Issues
No word on Watch Dogs Legion's save issues
It's no secret that both Assassin's Creed Valhalla and Watch Dogs Legion have hit some stumbles since their launch with users reporting loss of save data and corruption. While many users have taken to Reddit and other forums to alert others of the issue, Ubisoft has remained fairly quiet on the issue
News Hitman Developer IO Interactive Is Working On A James Bond Game
It's about time you showed up, 007
Developer IO Interactive - famous for the recent Hitman series of games - has revealed today that it's working on a brand-new James Bond title, which will be the first mainstream Bond game in over a decade. The working title is Project 007, and is described as a "wholly original Bond story", with players stepping...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (Nov 19-22)
The world needs heroes
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? We've got action-adventure survival game Ark: Survival Evolved, Blizzard's popular team-based multiplayer shooter...
Random These Brand-New Halo Infinite Toys Are Seriously Cool
That's the one, Chief
With Christmas around the corner, some seriously cool Halo related toys have been revealed! Multiple Mega Construx sets aim to recreate iconic elements from the series, such as Master Chief's helmet, the Halo ring, and even the energy sword itself. There's also some extremely detailed Wicked Cool Toys which bring classic...
News Multiple Xbox Published Titles Receive Game Awards Nominations
Ori is up for three categories
The nominations for the Game Awards 2020 have been revealed and multiple categories feature titles published by Xbox Game Studios. Moon Studios' Ori and the Will of the Wisps has received a total of three nominations. The categories it's listed in is 'Best Art Direction', 'Best Score and Music' and 'Best Action /...
News Far Cry 6's Possible New Release Date Spotted On Xbox Store Page
Following its recent delay
Far Cry 6 was delayed a few weeks ago, but it might already have a new release date if the Microsoft Store is to be believed. Originally, the game was intended to release on February 19, 2021, however was pushed back due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The
News Managing Director Of Ubisoft's Skull & Bones Studio Steps Down
But will remain at the company
Ubisoft has confirmed that the managing director of Ubisoft Singapore, which is currently working on Skull & Bones, has stepped away from the role. This was originally reported by Kotaku, which suggested that according to an internal company email, Hugues Ricour had been removed from the project "effective...
Wednesday18th Nov 2020
News GAME UK Wants To Pay Someone £1500 Per Month To Be An Xbox Influencer
Dream job alert
Are you a big Xbox fan? Obsessed with creating content? Then this might be for you... GAME UK has teamed up with Xbox to sponsor one gamer to be the UK retailer's next gaming influencer, with the successful candidate set to receive an Xbox Series X, 12 months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, 12 months of Belong and GAME Elite membership,...
News LG OLED TV Becomes An Official TV Partner Of The Xbox Series X
"The heightened visual quality will blow gamers away"
LG has announced that it has entered into a partnership with Microsoft for its LG OLED TV models to become the official TV partner of the Xbox Series X in in key markets across Europe, Africa, Middle East and Asia-Pacific. The company says the combination allows "both casual and serious gamers...
Hands On Seagate SSD 1TB Storage Card Is A Great Expansion For Xbox Series X
Faster than fast, quicker than quick
After spending 24 hours with the Seagate SSD Expansion Storage Card, it's clear it was built with the Xbox Series X|S in mind. It's speedy, accessible and adorable with its minute size, making for an excellent choice for anyone who is already clutching for space on their next-gen system. Immediately off the bat...
News Walmart Will Be Selling More Xbox Series X Consoles This Thursday
Expect them to go quickly
Walmart has confirmed that it plans to sell more Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S consoles tomorrow, Thursday November 19th. The stock will be available to purchase online at exactly 3PM ET. Here are the direct links to the product pages for both of these systems: Xbox Series X (Walmart)
Guide Best Upcoming Xbox Series X Games For 2020 And Beyond
Here are the big ones
The Xbox Series X launch has got off to a great start, with lots of lovely launch games which have been lovingly updated for Microsoft's most powerful console to date. But what's coming up later this year and in the future you ask? Join us for a look at the upcoming Xbox Series X Games for 2020 and beyond. All of these games...
With PS5 faring better in some areas
Digital Foundry has published a comparison between the PS5 and Xbox Series X (and Series S) versions of Assassin's Creed Valhalla today, revealing some "clear" issues with the Series X version in particular. In terms of visuals, there's pretty much nothing between the two consoles - they both run at a dynamic...
News Football Manager 2021 Kicks Off For Xbox Consoles On December 1st
Getting back into the dugout
Sports Interactive announced back in September that Football Manager would be returning to Xbox consoles for the first time in over a decade this December, and now we've got an official date of December 1st. Football Manager 2021: Xbox Edition will be based on the Football Manager Touch experience - a streamlined...
News Survival MMO Last Oasis Is Coming To Xbox Series X|S Early Next Year
Also releasing on Xbox One and PC
Having already made an impact on PC players in early access, survival MMO Last Oasis is heading to Xbox consoles. While no specific dates have been announced, the game is expected to land within the first quarter of 2021, with full optimisation for both Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. All future updates for the game...
News Xbox Series X Online Sellers Are Being Robbed, Warns Toronto Police
"Sellers advised to choose meeting areas carefully"
The Xbox Series X and PS5 are in high demand right now, and given the low supply combined with their high costs, it's no surprise that we're getting reports of robberies from people selling the two consoles (and possibly others) online. Specifically, the Toronto Police Operations Twitter account...
News Mortal Kombat 11 Arrives For Xbox Series X|S, Here's What's Included
Free upgrade for current-gen owners
If you happen to own Mortal Kombat 11 for Xbox One, we've got some good news for you! The game has received a free upgrade for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S today, introducing a small selection of improved features. All versions of Mortal Kombat 11 are eligible for the upgrade, and all inventory, earned rewards...
Deals 10+ Tom Clancy Xbox Classics Are On Sale This Week (Nov 17-24)
Splinter Cell, The Division & more
This week's Xbox Live sale includes a selection of discounts on some classic Tom Clancy titles from the original Xbox, Xbox 360 and Xbox One, including Splinter Cell, Rainbow Six Vegas and The Division. Keep in mind that these are only available to Xbox Live Gold (and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate) subscribers, and...
News Sales Report Hints At Low Initial Stock For Xbox Series X|S In Japan
Despite launch units selling out very quickly
Japanese outlet Famitsu is reporting today that the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S sold around 20,534 units during their first six days on sale in the country, although that figure likely doesn't tell the entire story. According to Bloomberg, this is around 3k less than the Xbox One achieved during its...
News Rare Working On Significant Changes To Sea Of Thieves For Next Year
"Sea of Thieves isn’t slowing down any time soon"
Sea of Thieves is set to receive plenty more updates next year as Rare is looking to create some "significant changes" to the experience. It's no secret that the beginning of Sea of Thieves' life span was a rocky start due to lack of content, however the developer has worked to push new, exciting...
News The Lucky's Tales Franchise Has Now Surpassed 3 Million Players
Playful celebrates with new physical release in the US
Playful Studios today announced the Lucky's Tale franchise has now surpassed more than 3 million players. This includes Super Lucky's Tale, New Super Lucky's Tale and the original Oculus Rift title, Lucky's Tale. To celebrate this special milestone, Playful has today released a physical copy of...
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla Has Become The Biggest Launch In The Series' History
"We are truly delighted by the enthusiastic response from players"
With Assassin's Creed Valhalla releasing along side the Xbox Series X|S, it appears to have made series history by becoming its biggest launch. According to a recent press release, Ubisoft is thrilled at the results of Assassin's Creed Valhalla, with the game selling more within the...
Tuesday17th Nov 2020
News Another Eight Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass Soon (Dec 1)
Now you're just zombodie that I used to know
Microsoft has revealed via the Xbox Game Pass app on console and PC that eight games will be removed from the service on December 1st, including Dead Island: Definitive Edition, Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden and The Escapists 2. Here's the full list of games currently set to leave on that date:...
News Three More Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass (Nov 17)
Anyone for some Halo?
It's Xbox Game Pass time! We've got another three games joining / being updated for the service today, two of which are Halo titles, and two of which are also optimised for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S! Here are the new games you can download with Xbox Game Pass today: Ark: Survival Evolved Explorer's Edition (Console, PC,...
Guide Just Got A Series X|S? Save Hundreds On Xbox Game Pass Ultimate With This Trick
We still can't believe how good this is
Update: This trick is reportedly still working as of December 2021, but we haven't verified it ourselves. Try it at your own risk and always read the smallprint! Original st
News Here Are The Full Patch Notes For The Halo: MCC Xbox Series X Upgrade
This is what you can look forward to
The time has arrived, Halo fans! Halo: The Master Chief Collection has officially been optimised for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, bringing a variety of new features to the game for next-gen consoles. Courtesy of Halo Waypoint, we've outlined the full patch notes for today's update below, which clocks in at...
Video Here's 10 Minutes Of Cyberpunk 2077 Running On Xbox Series X & One X
All raw gameplay
We didn't know we were getting this today! CD Projekt Red has sprung a surprise Night City Wire stream on us, providing a look at Cyberpunk 2077 running on both Xbox Series X and Xbox One X. The footage jumps between the two versions over the course of the ten minutes, and while the Xbox Series X version clearly looks a little...
PSA Some 'Optimised' Xbox Series X Games Work From External Drives
But only a handful of them
Ahead of the release of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on November 10th, Microsoft reported that games 'optimised' for the new consoles wouldn't be playable from external USB HDDs and SSDs. For the most part that's true, but there are a handful of upgraded titles that do function from external drives, just in case...
Deals Over 150 Games Discounted In This Week's Xbox Sale (Nov 17-24)
Including some temporary Bandai Namco offers
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! We've got your standard Deals with Gold and Spotlight offerings this week, but there's also a temporary Bandai Namco Publisher Sale ongoing until November 19th. We've highlighted a few of the most notable Xbox games offers in this week's current sale below,...
Review Halo: The Master Chief Collection - Another Chance To Revisit The Classics On Series X
What once was old...
While we wait for Halo Infinite to land on Xbox Series X, at least we have a Series X|S optimised version of Halo: The Master Chief Collection now. Players with compatible displays will be able to experience up to 120 FPS at 4K on Series X and 1080p on Series S. This update also includes some graphic enhancements to the game...
Review Gears Tactics - Top-Notch Tactical Action On Xbox Series X
Let slip the cogs of war
Just over six months since it originally released on PC back in April, Gears Tactics finally makes its way to both the Xbox One and Microsoft's brand new Series X/S consoles. This really is an excellent - and very well-timed - addition to the console's Game Pass offerings, a thrilling top-down tactical effort that manages to...
Review Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War - Par For The Course, But Undeniably Fun
Jingo all the way.
Call of Duty: Black Ops returns with a brash and bombastic Cold War campaign that hammers home the series' usual heavy-handed jingoism as it funnels you through shooting galleries full of dim-witted enemies and bashes you over the head with OTT set pieces. This is Black Ops returning to its roots somewhat, steering mercifully...
News You'll Be Able To Change Your Gamerpic With The New Xbox App Soon
Get ready to customise on the go
Rejoice! It appears that the ability to change your Xbox gamerpic is returning to the Xbox app on both iOS and Android. As spotted by one eagle eyed Reddit user, a recent update to the Xbox Beta app has added the function to change your gamer picture. According to the patch notes, users will be able to set their...
Random Yep, People Are Already Cheating At Tetris Effect: Connected
Or they’ve just not stopped playing since release...
Tetris Effect: Connected released on Xbox systems and Game Pass last week, but it appears people are already cheating their way to the top of the leaderboards. In a scandal more obvious than the classic Who Wants To Be a Millionaire? coughing scheme, players are recording record-breaking...
News 343 Hopes To Share 'High Level' Halo Infinite Update In The Next Few Weeks
Reigniting the flame
In August, Microsoft and 343 made the incredibly tough decision to delay the release of Halo Infinite until 2021. So, when can we expect to hear more now that the project has been pushed back? According to 343 Industries' Community Director Brian Jarrard (via the Halo subreddit), the team has been hard at work and hopes to...
Video Here's A First Look At xCloud Running On PC
No word has been given on when the service will hit PCs
Xbox's cloud streaming service has been available on Android devices for a good few weeks now, but a new video has emerged giving a first look at the system running on PC. As captured by Windows Central Gaming, the exclusive hands-on experience gives a first glimpse at how cloud streaming will...
News Operation 5: Hollow Storm Is Gears 5's Largest Post-Launch Update Ever
New maps, characters and more
It's only been a week since Gears 5 received its incredible next-gen upgrade for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, and now the game is getting another huge update in the form of Operation 5: Hollow Storm. This is described as the game's "largest post-launch update ever", bringing five new maps (two completely new and...
News Xbox Series X Adventure Call Of The Sea Launches With Game Pass This December
Also arriving on Xbox One and PC
The beautiful Call of the Sea arrives on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC on December 8, publisher Raw Fury and developer Out of the Blue have announced. The title is set to arrive as part of Xbox Game Pass for all systems or can be purchased individually. Those who choose to dive in will find themselves swept up on...
News Minecraft Dungeons' Latest Update Finally Introduces Crossplay
Breaking blocks between friends
Your Minecraft Dungeons friends list is set to expand as cross-play has finally been added to the game, granting two-to-four players the ability to play online together, no matter what system. Available in a free update from later today, Xbox players will soon be able to play against PC, PlayStation and Nintendo...
Monday16th Nov 2020
Feature These 15+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (Nov 17-20)
Get your trigger finger ready
Serious Sam Collection (Nov 17) Welcome to your weekly Xbox roundup! We're sticking with a new format now that the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S are with us, so the following breakdown is for games optimised for Xbox Series X|S, followed by Xbox One titles, and then finally games currently announced for Xbox Game...
News Xbox Head Apologises For Series X Shortage, Demand 'Just So High'
"We need more consoles"
Xbox head Phil Spencer made an appearance during the Glitchcon event over the weekend, recognising that the world needs more Xbox Series X|S consoles available on the market (thanks True Achievements). In an interview with Twitch partner negaoryx, and Twitch ambassador Cupahnoodle, Spencer addressed the current stock...
Talking Point Which Back Compat Games Have Been Improved The Most By The Xbox Series X?
What has that added power done for your favourite games?
One of the big features of the Xbox Series X (and Xbox Series S) is the ability to play over 3000 classic Xbox games from across three generations of the platform, spanning Xbox, Xbox 360 and Xbox One. The vast majority of these simply run as they always did, albeit with improvements such as...
Review NBA 2K21 Next-Gen - A Surprisingly Feature-Packed Upgrade For Series X
A net gain on next-gen
It’s an unwritten rule of next-gen gaming that a console must launch alongside at least one sports game, and that everyone must fawn over how it’s the best that sport has ever looked in video game form, but then acknowledge that the race to get it on next-gen invariably means modes have had to be dropped in the process...
News Xbox Series X Demand Could Outweigh Supply Until Well Into 2021
"I think we'll continue to see supply shortages as we head into the post-holiday quarter"
Xbox chief financial officer Tim Stuart has admitted that the Xbox Series X will continue to see supply shortages for the time being, with a suggestion that the supply will 'really start to be met' over the next 4-6 months. As reported by Video Games Chronicle...
News Microsoft Wants Bethesda Games To 'Show Up The Best' On Xbox
"You'll continue to see us shift towards a first or better or best approach"
Microsoft has spoken again about the future of Bethesda games on the Xbox platform, revealing it wants to games "to be either first or better or best" on Xbox platforms. Originally reported by VGC, Microsoft's chief financial officer Tim Stuart spoke during the Jefferies...
Reminder These 4 Games Leave Xbox Game Pass Today (Nov 16)
Grab a discount while you can
Today marks the unfortunate removal of four more games from Xbox Game Pass across console and PC, including the likes of Darksiders III, Munchkin: Quacked Quest and Tracks - The Train Set Game. As always though, don't forget that you can save 20% on all of them with your membership over the next few hours, and Tracks -...
News RRoD Issue Forced Xbox 360 Team To Effectively Run Two Businesses
"We literally had separate facilities"
Former Chief Xbox Officer Robbie Bach has been talking to Gameplay.co as part of a new podcast about the infamous Red Ring of Death issue on the Xbox 360, revealing more insight into the costly technical fault. The error, which would see the Xbox 360 flashing three red lights when the console had developed a...
News Xbox Series X|S Was Reportedly Microsoft's Biggest UK Console Launch Ever
Numbers indicate the launch has beaten the Xbox One sales
Early figures seem to be showing high demand for the Xbox Series X|S in the UK, with an early report suggesting the console has hit 155,000 sold during launch day alone. According to a recent report (thanks, VGC), various publishers have revealed initial figures for the consoles, which show...
News THQ Nordic Claims TimeSplitters 2 Remake Tease Was Just A Bit Of Fun
Update: Don't play with us like this!
Update (Mon 16th Nov, 2020 12:00 GMT): A spokesperson for THQ Nordic has contacted VGC to claim that the TimeSplitters 2 Remake tease in SpellForce 3: Fallen God was just intended as "pure fun". “The intention behind those easter eggs was pure fun. When Koch Media and Deep Silver are ready to talk about...
News XIII Remake Creators Apologise For The Game's Technical Issues
"We’ll work relentlessly to achieve our goal"
Last week saw the release of XIII for Xbox One, a remake of the cel-shaded cult classic shooter from 2003, but unfortunately the reception to the game has been highly negative thus far. The game currently holds an "Overwhelmingly Negative" rating on the Steam platform for PC, with fans criticising the...
News UK Boxed Charts: Assassin's Creed Valhalla Takes Top Spot In Xbox Series X Launch Week
Call of Duty settles for second place
Last week was a huge week for boxed sales in the UK following the release of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on November 10th, and the best-selling title of the week was Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Valhalla. According to GamesIndustry.biz, 40% of Assassin's Creed Valhalla's sales came on Xbox, with 42% on...
Sunday15th Nov 2020
News Two More Of November 2020's Xbox Games With Gold Are Now Available
Build, Battle and Brawl your way out of trouble
You can now begin downloading the second batch of November 2020's Xbox Live Games With Gold titles (one day early!), which are the Xbox One game Swimsanity! and Xbox 360 game Lego Indiana Jones. Both titles are available right now from the Microsoft Store (links at the bottom of the page). Here's what...
Feature Looking Back At The Original Xbox Launch On Its 19th Anniversary
The console that started it all
Yes, it's been that long! The original Xbox first launched all the way back on November 15, 2001 in North America, so today marks the 19th anniversary of the system's initial release. How time flies! After months of anticipation, including a very memorable Consumer Electronics Show event in 2001 which saw Bill Gates...
News Can You Believe It? Halo 2 Is Now 16 Years Old
Time flies when you're saving humanity
Just before the launch of the Xbox Series X|S this week, Halo 2 actually celebrated its 16th anniversary. Yep, when Bungie's second game landed on the original Xbox in 2004, it was the first Halo title on the system to allow players to take the fight online, play as the Arbiter and even dual-wield. The story...
Saturday14th Nov 2020
News Microsoft Flight Simulator Xbox Release: Everything We Know So Far
Ready for take-off?
Ever since the highly successful release of Microsoft Flight Simulator on PC earlier this year, there's been one question on many Xbox console owners' minds - when is it coming to Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S? Developer Asobo Studios has talked about this version of the game in recent months (so it's very much...
News Xbox Series X Order Cancelled By Walmart? You Might Be In Luck
If you bought it on launch day
Trying to get your hands on an Xbox Series X and/or Xbox Series S is hard enough at the moment, so it's even worse when you purchase one and it gets mysteriously cancelled for seemingly no reason! That's exactly what happened at Walmart on Xbox Series launch day, but the retailer has confirmed this was the result of a...
News Dev: Easier To Add 120FPS To Legacy Games On Xbox Series X Than PS5
It's to do with backwards compatibility
We've seen some interesting developments over the past week relating to 120FPS support on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, with Xbox One games such as Star Wars: Squadrons and Rocket League announcing that 120FPS options will be coming to those titles for the new Xbox consoles in the near future...
News Catarina Macedo Departs Xbox And Microsoft
"This is goodbye for now"
Catarina Macedo, a senior program manager at Xbox's research and development division, has announced she is leaving Microsoft. Macedo has been working under Microsoft for seven years and originally started out at the Xbox division as a program manager in 2017, quickly working her way up to a senior position. She says...
Pick One Which Is Your Favourite Assassin's Creed Game?
Remember, you can only pick one!
It's time for another round of Pick One! Today, to mark the release of the highly-anticipated Assassin's Creed Valhalla for Xbox Series X, we're looking back at the franchise's rich history on Xbox. There have been over 15 separate Assassin's Creed games released on the platform since the arrival of the first game...
News Call Of Duty: Warzone Subtly Adds 120FPS Support For Xbox Series X
The list continues to grow
Activision and Infinity Ward have reportedly added 120 frames per-second support to Call of Duty: Warzone on Xbox Series X, although it hasn't been officially announced at the time of writing. We're hearing this courtesy of Eurogamer, with Digital Foundry's testing apparently confirming that Warzone now targets 120FPS on...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (Nov 14th)
The next generation of Xbox has arrived
Welcome to the weekend! The Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S have officially arrived, so there's plenty to be playing over the next few days including over 30 next-gen launch games, a massive batch of new Xbox Game Pass titles, and of course - a library of over 3000 backward
Friday13th Nov 2020
News Another 4 Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass Soon (Nov 16)
Departing the station
Update (Fri 13th Nov, 2020 16:15 GMT): Microsoft has moved these forward by a day from Tuesday, November 17th to Monday, November 16th, so be sure to take advantage of them while you can! Original story: (Tue 3rd Nov, 2020 13:15 GMT): Microsoft has revealed via the official Xbox Game Pass app for mobile that four games will...
News Xbox Is Working On More Framerate Boosted Titles For Series X
It's not just Fallout 4
We've been hearing throughout the year that Microsoft has been working on "new classes of innovations including the ability to double the frame rate of a select set of titles", including from 30FPS to 60FPS and even 60FPS to 120FPS. This is specifically for backwards compatible games, and while Microsoft hasn't talked too...
News Microsoft Flight Simulator Was Greenlit Because Of Xbox Game Pass
Permission to land
If you've been enjoying Microsoft Flight Simulator on PC this year or you're eagerly anticipating its release on console, you probably have Xbox Game Pass (and developer Asobo Studios) to thank! That's according to Xbox boss Phil Spencer, who recently told The Guardian that Microsoft Flight Sim - along with Dontnod's Tell Me Why...
News Yep, YouTubers Are Already Smashing Up The Xbox Series X
Turns out it's incredibly durable
One of the things you can always count on with any new console launch is that a bunch of YouTubers will make videos about destroying them, which is exactly what one YouTuber has done with the Xbox Series X. As demonstrated in the video (which we've now removed from this article) the Xbox Series X is shown to be...
Guide How To Reduce The File Size Of Supported Games On Xbox Series X
By removing modes and features
With some Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S games already taking up over 100GB of storage at launch, it won't be long until you've filled that internal 1TB custom SSD and find yourself in need of more space. Fortunately, for supported titles, Microsoft is making it easy for you to remove certain modes and features in...
PSA Quick Resume Is Disabled For Some Xbox Series Games At Launch
And Microsoft is aware of it
The Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S boast a fantastic new feature in the form of Quick Resume, which allows you to switch between multiple titles near-instantly without having to suffer through load times, but some games aren't utilising this feature correctly at the launch of the two new consoles. Microsoft is aware of...
News Xbox Series X|S Launch Stats Reveal Lots Of Love For Xbox Game Pass
"On the behalf of Team Xbox: Thank you"
Microsoft has provided a little more insight into the "biggest launch in Xbox history" with the release of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S earlier this week, revealing some intriguing early statistics. The most notable tidbit is that of everyone who purchased an Xbox Series X|S at launch, 70% of those...
News Scalpers Are At It Again With Expensive Xbox Series X eBay Listings
Oh, come on now!
Not long after pre-orders went live for the Xbox Series X|S in September, scalpers began listing their own orders online for around double the retail price in certain regions. The same crowd is now reportedly back at it again - and this time it wants to pocket even more cash. According to VGC, a quick search on eBay reveals a...
Poll What Is Your Favourite Feature Of The Xbox Series X|S So Far?
What has been impressing you the most?
What a week it's been! The Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S officially launched across the world this past Tuesday, and many of us have been excitedly getting hands-on with the new systems for the very first time. We're now a few days removed from the launch, so hopefully you've had a chance to play some games,...
Thursday12th Nov 2020
News Xbox Congratulates Sony On The Launch Of The PlayStation 5
"It's a pleasure to game alongside you"
We saw various PlayStation representatives celebrating the launch of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S with Microsoft earlier this week, and now Xbox has responded in turn for the launch of the PS5. Retweeting an old image that originated during the days of the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 launch, the...
News The Xbox Series X & S Are Getting More Dynamic Backgrounds Soon
Already rolling out to Insiders
One of the exclusive features of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S is the ability to use Dynamic Backgrounds on the dashboard, but as of now there's only one style (with various colours) to choose from. That won't be the case for long, however, as some members of the Xbox Insiders program have already got access to...
Random These Pets Don't Know What To Make Of The Xbox Series X
We think it's just purrfect
What good is a console launch without pictures of confused pets sitting next to / on top of / inside of them? Don't worry, as with the release of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, the internet has got you covered. In fact, from the pictures we've seen so far, these pets really don't know what to make of the Xbox...
News Xbox Series X|S Is The Biggest Launch In Xbox History
Microsoft will resupply units ASAP
The Xbox Series X|S is now available worldwide, so how did it all go? According to head of Xbox, Phil Spencer, this generation has become Microsoft's largest launch in Xbox history. Wow! Phil goes on to state how in just 24 hours more new consoles were sold across more countries than ever before. Microsoft is now...
News Three More Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass (Nov 12)
Anyone for some Final Fantasy?
It's Xbox Game Pass time once again! We've got another small batch of titles joining the service today - including another Final Fantasy title - spanning console, PC and Android. Here are the new games you can download with Xbox Game Pass today: Final Fantasy VIII Remastered (Console, PC)
News You Might Be Able To Win This Custom Bojangles Xbox Series X
"Ok, we’re really doing this"
North American fast food chain Bojangles has unveiled its custom Big Bo Xbox Series X, and you might have a chance at winning it simply by retweeting and following the company on Twitter. The specific post you need to retweet is this one, which at the time of writing has already between retweeted over 35,000 times,...
News Xbox Head: I Want Us To Be Driven By Player Numbers, Not Console Sales
"That is what drives Xbox"
Xbox boss Phil Spencer has been talking to The Guardian following the launch of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S this week, noting that he's more invested in player numbers rather than console sales figures. Asked about why Microsoft doesn't publicly disclose how many Xbox Ones are sold anymore, Spencer highlighted...
Random The Internet Had Some Fun With That Xbox Series X Smoke Story
"Today I caught my boy smoking!! Unbelievable!"
The big story of the day yesterday centred around a few viral videos appearing to show the Xbox Series X emitting smoke, later believed to have simply been faked with a vape pen. It's been a weird week... And of course, the internet had a field day with this one. We've been stumbling across loads of...
News Xbox Series X Launch Contributed To Record Broadband Use In The UK
BT traffic peaked at 18 terabits per-second
Various UK internet providers have revealed that they experienced record broadband use this past Tuesday, which just so happened to be the day of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S global launch. BT, for example, told the BBC that broadband traffic peaked at 18 terabits per-second, while 108 petabytes of...
News Xbox Cloud Gaming Rolls Out To Four More Countries Next Week
Starting out in Preview
Microsoft has revealed that it's expanding its Xbox Cloud Gaming (Project xCloud) service to four more countries next week on November 18th, which are Australia, Brazil, Japan and Mexico. Initially, xCloud will be available in these nations in Preview form with a "curated library of great games", and the intention is to move...
Wednesday11th Nov 2020
News The Xbox Series Launch Produced Some Noteworthy FedEx Encounters
What was your experience like?
The global launch of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S kept delivery drivers across the world very busy yesterday, and one of those companies was FedEx, which has conjured up quite a few noteworthy stories! For starters, a user named damny on Reddit made the serious accusation that a FedEx driver potentially tried...
News Viral Videos Show Xbox Series X Emitting Smoke, Possibly Fake
Update: Microsoft is investigating further
Update (Wed 11th Nov, 2020 23:30 GMT): Twitter account Xbox Studio has posted a video showing how this effect could easily be faked using a vape or e-cigarette, so it looks like this could just be a hoax. However, in response, Microsoft has provided the following statement to Eurogamer:
News Yes, Xbox Boss Phil Spencer Is Planning To Get A PlayStation 5
Console war? What console war?
As always, there's been a lot of chatter throughout the year about an apparent "console war" between Xbox and PlayStation, but Microsoft really doesn't seem too bothered about this with the arrival of the Xbox Series X|S. In fact, Xbox boss Phil Spencer has even confirmed to GameSpot he's planning to get a PlayStation...
News Sorry, You Probably Can't Float Ping Pong Balls With The Xbox Series X
The dream is over
We've been seeing reports pop up across the web today that you can float ping pong balls (yes, ping pong balls) on top of the Xbox Series X using nothing but the power of the fan. Yes, that's what people having been doing today. Unless we're missing something here, this really doesn't appear to be the case. We've tried it, and...
News Phil Spencer Again Confirms Xbox Is Looking To Acquire More Studios
"We need a great supply of first party teams"
Head of Xbox Phil Spencer has been talking in a new interview with Bloomberg as part of the launch of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, confirming once again that Xbox is still looking to acquire more studios. Asked about the recent deal to acquire ZeniMax Media, parent company of Bethesda Softworks,...
Deals Over 100 Games In The Xbox Singles Day Sale 2020 (Nov 11)
Grab yourself a deal... but be quick!
What's this? Another Xbox sale? To mark Singles' Day 2020, Microsoft has discounted over 100 games for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, but these deals will only be available for the next 24 hours. We've highlighted a few of the most notable Xbox games offers in the Xbox Singles' Day 2020 sale below, and you'll...
Review Watch Dogs: Legion - Visually Impressive On Series X, But Repetitive And Clunky
Ded On Arrival?
The hacky-smacky members of Watch Dogs' DedSec return for a third outing in the series that sees the hacktivist gang on the run, framed for a terrorist attack they didn't commit and looking to clear their name as they strike back against shadowy figures across a truly impressive vision of a dystopian near-future London. There are...
News Microsoft Gifts Xbox Team Members Project Scarlett Controllers
You can't buy this!
Microsoft's next-generation console has arrived and to mark this very special occasion, team Xbox employees have all received their very own "Project Scarlett" controllers - as thanks for their contributions. Xbox's engineering lead, Eden Marie, shared a few photos of the one she received, showing off the front and back...
News Xbox Is Officially Trying To Bring Back A Version Of 1 Vs. 100
"We're on the case, I'll put it that way"
Xbox head Phil Spencer conjured up a lot of excitement a few weeks ago when he teased the potential return of Xbox 360 classic live trivia game 1 Vs. 100, and he was asked about this again in a recent interview with GameSpot. Spencer confirmed that he's very interested in bringing back some form of a 1 Vs...
News Sea Of Thieves Celebrates Four Gens Of Xbox With The Free Duke Ship Set
Claim it on your Xbox Series X|S
Fancy a new ship set in Sea of Thieves to celebrate four generations of Xbox? Rare has got you covered. Anyone who sets sail on an Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S console between 10th November this year and 9th May next year will unlock the appropriately-named Duke ship set. You'll then be able to locate it in the...
News AEW Is Creating A Wrestling Game With Former WWE Developer Yukes
And the director of WWF No Mercy
All Elite Wrestling has revealed that it's working on its first current-gen and next-gen console game with former WWE 2K developer Yukes, with WWF No Mercy director Hideyuki “Geta” Iwashita also attached to the project. The game was revealed as part of an AEW Games 1.0 Special Event on YouTube, in which AEW star...
News Sleep World Brings Bedtime To Puzzle Adventure Phogs! This December
Snoozing over to Xbox Game Pass
Puzzle adventure Phogs! is on its way to Xbox One, Series X|S (via back compat) and Xbox Game Pass this December 3rd, and the team at Coatsink has provided us with an early look at its cosy "world after bedtime", Sleep World! As demonstrated in the trailer above, this world comes complete with teddy bears, cushions...
Tuesday10th Nov 2020
News Nintendo, PlayStation Celebrate Xbox Series Launch With Microsoft
The best of friends
Microsoft has been receiving messages of congratulations from across the industry surrounding the release of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, including from Nintendo and PlayStation. Nintendo was the first to make a move, with former head Reggie Fils-Aimé sending his best wishes to Xbox boss Phil Spencer yesterday, followed...
News EA Play Joins Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Here's What's Included
This'll keep you busy for a while
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate shot up in value today with the addition of EA Play, which brings over 80 EA games to the service at no extra charge, including favourites such as FIFA 20, Titanfall 2 and Star Wars Battlefront II. You can now access the majority of these via the Xbox Game Pass app on Xbox One and Xbox...
News Four New Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass (Nov 10)
And that's without counting EA Play
It's Xbox Game Pass time! Microsoft unveiled a batch of 11 games coming to the service yesterday, and four of them are already available to coincide with the launch of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S! These are actually just the tip of the iceberg though, as EA Play has joine
Guide These 10+ Xbox Game Pass Games Are Enhanced For Series X|S At Launch
Don't forget to try them out!
The launch of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S has marked possibly the busiest day in Xbox Game Pass history, with a variety of brand-new titles and over 80 games from the EA Play catalogue added to the service. In addition to these, a bunch of games have also been enhanced (or "optimised") for Xbox Series X|S,...
PSA Official Xbox One Rechargeable Batteries Work With Xbox Series X|S
But you'll need a USB-C cable
If you're lucky enough to be getting your hands on a brand-new Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S this week, you're going to need to think about how you charge your controller. Do you use disposable AA batteries, pick up some rechargeable AAs, or use the Xbox Rechargeable Battery Lithium-ion solution? Well, if you've...
Guide All Xbox Series X Launch Games
Every Xbox Series X game available day one
The Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S are now officially available, and while Halo Infinite is no longer the big launch title for the system, there are still well over 30 launch games to pick up on day one. Here are the launch games you can look forward to playing on Xbox Series X... All Xbox Series X...
Deals Over 50 Games, Bundles & Add-Ons In This Week's Xbox Sale (Nov 10-17)
The focus is on Ubisoft this week
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! It's a fairly small selection this week with the global Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S launch taking priority, but there's still plenty to enjoy - especially from Ubisoft! We've highlighted a few of the most notable Xbox games offers in this week's current sale...
News Happy Xbox Series X|S Launch! Have You Received Yours?
It's time to Power Your Dreams
The time has arrived! Seven long years since the release of the Xbox One back in November 2013, Microsoft has finally unleashed its two next generation consoles on the world in the form of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. The global launch kicked off in New Zealand with a spectacular celebration livestream,...
Talking Point What Are Your First Impressions Of The Xbox Series X|S?
How are you getting on?
The Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S have officially been unleashed on the world, and loads of excited gamers are currently getting their hands on the new consoles for the very first time. Exciting stuff! Of course, much of the first day is usually spent setting things up, downloading content and not really getting to do much...
News Amazon's Xbox Series X Pre-Orders Won't Arrive For Everyone On Launch
"We expect to ship your console in the coming weeks"
If you pre-ordered an Xbox Series X from Amazon, be warned - as it may not arrive on time. Amazon has sent out a last-minute email to some US customers, which reveals they won't be receiving their new systems on the launch date. Amazon says it expects to ship more consoles "in the coming weeks"...
The very best games for the system
It's hard to believe the Xbox One first came out nearly seven years ago. In that time, it's developed quite the library of games, including some superb exclusives, and we've picked out ten of the best below. We'll be adding more to this list in the future, but for now, here are some absolute must-plays on Xbox One,...
News Xbox Live Goes Down On Series X|S Launch Day, Quickly Resolved
Update: We're all back to normal
Update (Tue 10th Nov, 2020 20:00 GMT): That didn't take too long! The Core Services issue has quickly been fixed, and you should now be able to use Xbox Live with no issues. Original story (Tue 10th Nov, 2020 18:55 GMT): If you're struggling to connect to Xbox Live and you're wondering if it's a fault with your...
News Destiny 2 Will Support Up To 120FPS In Crucible On Xbox Series X
Available in December
Bungie has confirmed today as part of the Global Xbox Series X|S Celebration livestream that Destiny 2 will be getting a 120 frames per-second mode in Crucible for Xbox Series X on December 8th. No further details have been provided for now, but you can see a clip of this announcement below: Destiny 2: Bey
News Rocket League Is Getting A 120FPS Upgrade For Xbox Series X|S
It's coming later this year
Psyonix has today confirmed next-gen details for its ultra-popular free-to-play "soccar" sports game Rocket League, including the news that it will be getting a 120 frames per-second mode later this year. At launch, Rocket League will run at 4K, 60FPS on Xbox Series X and 1080p, 60FPS on Xbox Series S, along with...
News NBA 2K21 Boasts Some Lightning Fast Loading Times On Xbox Series X
Blink and you'll miss it
2K Games made a big deal back when NBA 2K21 was unveiled for Xbox Series X and PS5 in June that the next-gen version could load matches in less than two seconds. It sounded implausible, but it's true! As highlighted in the video above from the world's first gamerscore millionaire Stallion83, the time from pressing the...
Live Watch The Global Xbox Series X|S Celebration Livestream Here
And chat with us about next-gen!
Welcome, and happy Xbox Series X|S launch day! To mark the release of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, Microsoft is hosting a global Xbox Series X|S celebration livestream today, inviting all Xbox fans around the world to celebrate, connect, and play together. During the livestream, you’ll see more on lots of...
News Take-Two Reaches Agreement To Acquire Racing Specialists Codemasters
Expected to be completed early next year
It was confirmed late last week that Take-Two Interactive was interested in acquiring racing specialists Codemasters, and now the two companies have reportedly reached a formal agreement in regards to the sale. As reported by Video Games Chronicle, the terms of the deal values the Dirt 5
News Overcooked! All You Can Eat Joins The Xbox Series X|S Launch Lineup
And it's available now
We haven't heard much about an Overcooked! All You Can Eat release date for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S since the game was announced back in July, but Team17 has actually dropped it onto the Microsoft Store today! The game blends the popular (and rage-inducing) multiplayer games Overcooked! and Overcooked! 2 in a...
Monday9th Nov 2020
News These 11 Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass Soon (Nov 9-19)
Unleash your creativity
The latest batch of Xbox Game Pass titles has arrived! Microsoft has today unveiled another 11 (!) games coming to the service in mid-November, available across console, PC and Android. Here's a list of what's on the way over the next couple of weeks: Date Game Platform Nov 9 Gears Tactics Console, Android Nov...
Feature These 50+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (Nov 10-13)
Welcome to the next generation of Xbox!
Welcome to your weekly Xbox roundup! It's a huge one this time around for obvious reasons - the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S launch lineup is upon us on November 10th. We've got brand-new games, enhanced versions of older games and a whole batch of Xbox Game Pass titles joining the line-up for multiple...
News Microsoft Considered Pulling The Plug On Xbox Back In 2014
"Do we stay invested in it?"
Xbox boss Phil Spencer has admitted that the infamous failures of the Xbox One launch back in 2013 could have led to the end of Xbox entirely (or more likely a sale), which he discussed with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella. Speaking to Shacknews, Spencer highlighted how the Xbox team became separated following the departure...
News Disney+ Free Trial Added To Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks
Claim yours before January 31st
The potential arrival of Disney+ as part of Xbox Game Pass was teased yesterday by the official Game Pass Twitter account, and now it's been revealed as a 30-day free trial subscription for Ultimate members. Starting today, Ultimate subscribers who are new to Disney+ will be eligible to claim the 30-day subscription...
Random What Happens If You Try To Play Kinect Games On Xbox Series X|S?
You won't get very far
Microsoft confirmed back in late October that all Xbox One games would be backwards compatible with the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S at launch, aside from games that required the Kinect peripheral. We've had some questions about this though, such as whether you can use the official Xbox One Kinect Adapter to play these...
News Microsoft Kicks Off Xbox Series X|S Global Launch In Style
Yep, it's already Tuesday in New Zealand
The Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S are now officially available! Wahoo! Well... if you live in New Zealand that is. Yes, the global launch of the Xbox Series X and S took place in Greenstown, New Zealand earlier today with a livestream featuring some famous names and a spectacular midnight display on this...
News The Rock Delivers 20 Custom Xbox Series X Consoles To Children's Hospitals
In partnership with Gamers Outreach
You might have noticed a picture of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson holding a custom Xbox Series X on social media a couple of weeks ago, and now we finally know what it's all about! The Hollywood star has partnered with Microsoft and charity organisation Gamers Outreach to deliver 20 custom "Rock Xbox Series X"...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Assassin's Creed Valhalla
Build your own Viking legend
The first reviews for tomorrow's highly-anticipated release of Assassin's Creed Valhalla have gone live today, and they're looking positive! Let's see what some reviewers are saying about the game so far... Keep an eye out for our review of Assassin's Creed Valhalla on Xbox Series X in the near future! GamesRadar...
Live Watch The Xbox Series X|S UK Celebration Livestream Here
Exclusive gameplay, prizes and more
Welcome! To mark the release of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, Microsoft is hosting a variety of celebration events to kick off the launch, with this specific six-hour extravaganza coming from Xbox UK. This event will countdown to the launch of the two next-generation consoles in the UK, culminating at...
News Yes, Watch Dogs: Legion Features Ray Tracing On Xbox Series S As Well
And it looks fantastic
We were definitely pretty impressed when Ubisoft unveiled footage of Watch Dogs: Legion running with ray tracing on Xbox Series X, but we're even more impressed that the tech works on Xbox Series S as well. This has been demonstrated by The Verge's Tom Warren in the video above, and as you can see, it still looks fantastic on...
Talking Point What Are You Playing First On Xbox Series X|S?
Have you got anything specific in mind?
Happy Xbox Series eve! We're literally less than 24 hours away until the release of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on November 10th, so we hope you're ready for the next generation of Xbox! If you've pre-ordered one of the new systems, you've probably spent plenty of time thinking about which games...
News Halo 4 Enters The Master Chief Collection For PC Later This Month
Wake up, and venture forth into Requiem
It's been a long time coming, but the final part of Halo: The Master Chief Collection for PC will finally arrive on November 17th in the form of Halo 4, which will also be available with Xbox Game Pass. Now optimized for PC, you'll be able to experience the fully remastered campaign to embark against new...
Sunday8th Nov 2020
News Xbox Fans Really Aren't Happy About Call Of Duty's 'Sony Advantages'
It's getting a bit ridiculous now
You might remember a couple of weeks ago that Activision and Sony revealed an exclusive "Zombies Onslaught" mode coming to Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War on PlayStation, and now more "Sony Advantages" have been revealed, causing Xbox fans to throw criticism at the exclusive partnership once more. This time, these...
Rumour Is Disney+ Coming To Xbox Game Pass?
Maybe as a Game Pass Ultimate Perk?
As if Xbox Game Pass wasn't already packed with value, the official Game Pass Twitter account has sparked loads of speculation today that Disney+ might be added to the service in the near future. It all comes from this Twitter post, focused around Disney+ series The Mandalorian: Nothing else has been hinted at...
News Xbox Has Reportedly Approached Several Japanese Devs About A Buyout
"from small to big"
One major area of focus for Xbox in recent times has been improving its library of Japanese video games. A new report from Bloomberg sheds some more light on this, revealing how Microsoft has approached "several" Japanese developers (of all sizes) about a potential buyout. "Several Japan-based game developers, from small to...
Saturday7th Nov 2020
News Customer Reportedly Receives Xbox One X Instead Of Xbox Series X
"Yes, I triple checked the order"
There's been a lot of talk about whether the Xbox console naming convention is too confusing with the arrival of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, and even the retailers seem to be getting mixed up! Yesterday, an Xbox All Access customer took to Reddit to report that they'd received their Xbox Series X...
News Microsoft Sent Deadmau5 His Own Personalised Xbox Series X
He didn't get a fridge though
The arrival of a new console generation always brings with it some personalised consoles, especially when celebrities are involved, and musician Deadmau5 is one of the lucky ones to have been chosen this time around. He unveiled the system on his Instagram (which you can see below), also revealing that he'll be giving...
News Mass Effect Legendary Edition Revealed, Arrives Spring 2021
BioWare finally makes it official
We've been seeing rumours, reports and even product listings for Mass Effect Legendary Edition in recent months, and now BioWare has finally made it official, with a targeted release in Spring 2021. The game will feature single-player base content and DLC from Mass Effect,
News A Look At Loading In Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts On Xbox Series X
Blink and you'll miss it
On Xbox Series X|S, backwards compatible titles load faster than ever. Earlier this week, for example, we saw how The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt skips entire loading screens whenever fast travel is used. Now, we've got yet another look at just how quick load times are on Microsoft's next-generation system, with the Xbox 360...
News State Of Decay 2 Patched To Run At 60FPS On Xbox Series X
Survival just got a whole lot smoother
Microsoft has announced loads of games that are getting next-gen upgrades for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on November 10th, but it hasn't said anything about the zombie survival epic State of Decay 2. Nevertheless, those who have had access to the consoles early have discovered that a patch has been...
Pick One Which Is Your Favourite Mass Effect Game?
Remember, you can only pick one!
It's time for another round of Pick One! Today, following the official announcement that Mass Effect Legendary Edition is on the way in Spring 2021, we thought we'd look back at the series' history on Xbox. There have been four games released on the platform since the arrival of the first Mass Effect in 2007,...
News The Original Gears Of War Celebrates Its 14th Anniversary Today
It's a special day for Gears 2 as well
We've got another two anniversaries to celebrate today, and they're big ones! The original Gears of War first released for Xbox 360 all the way back on November 7, 2006 (in North America), with today marking its 14th birthday. Gears of War 2 also released a couple of years later on November 7, 2008
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (Nov 7th)
It's the final countdown
Welcome to the weekend! We've got just a few days left before the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S are finally unleashed on the world, but in the meantime, you can take advantage of a huge ID Super Saver Sale, five more Xbox Game Pass titles and a batch of new releases includ
Friday6th Nov 2020
News How Much Ventilation Does The Xbox Series X Need? Here's What Microsoft Says
The official verdict
The Xbox Series X is, according to Microsoft, going to be the "most powerful console the world has ever seen" when it arrives on November 10th, and all that power is going to require plenty of ventilation. But considering its size and shape, that might be easier said than done. So, what's the official line? According to...
News Everyone's Talking About This Nostalgic Walmart Xbox Series Ad
Hitting us in the feels
We've seen loads of ads from Microsoft and various retailers about the Xbox Series X/S recently (that Chris Eubank one was a highlight!) but this one is easily the most nostalgia-ridden of them all. The ad, produced by Walmart, showcases how the company has "been in the game from the very beginning", following a customer...
News UK Retailers Will Have Xbox Series Pre-Order Stock On Launch Day
You'll need to be online early to secure one
The Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S were both selling out within just a few hours after being made available for pre-order back in September, but more units will be allocated to retailers at launch. For the UK, Microsoft has confirmed that various retailers will have "limited" pre-order stock of the two...
News This Borderlands 3 Xbox Series X Is Real, But There's Only One
What a load of Claptrap
There aren't any limited edition Xbox Series X consoles going up for sale on November 10th, but you might be able to get your hands on this very special Borderlands 3 Claptrap Xbox Series X courtesy of 2K UK. The company has partnered with the ultra-talented designer Xbox Pope to create just one of these fantastic-looking...
News Early PS5 Tests Suggest Xbox Series X Is Faster At Loading Old Games
Quite considerably in some cases
The reviews for the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S dropped yesterday (here's ours, in case you missed it!), and today is the turn of Sony's PlayStation 5, which our sister site Push Square has gone into lots of detail about! We'll leave you to go and read up on the details yourself if you're interested, but one of...
News Ori And The Will Of The Wisps Runs At 4K, 60FPS On Xbox Series S
What kind of sorcery is this?
Moon Studios has revealed more details about the next-gen upgrade coming to Ori and the Will of the Wisps on November 10th, including some quite staggering news about the Xbox Series S version! Before that though, let's take a look at the Xbox Series X edition. This will run at 4K, 120FPS as standard, with an optional...
Video 10 Minutes Of Assassin's Creed Valhalla Running On Xbox Series X
Including details on combat, exploration and more
The release of Assassin's Creed Valhalla on Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and Xbox One is now just a few days away, and Ubisoft has provided a ten-minute look at the game running on Microsoft's most powerful next-gen system. You can check this out in the 4K, 60FPS video above, which provides us with...
News Rogue Company Added To Xbox Series Launch Lineup, Runs At 120FPS
The free-to-play team shooter
These 120FPS supported titles are coming thick and fast now for the Xbox Series X/S! The latest example arrives in the form of free-to-play team shooter Rogue Company, which launched on Xbox One just a few months ago, acquiring a community of over 2 million cross-platform gunslingers as of October. According to a
News Gearbox's Godfall Will Be A PS5 Exclusive For At Least Six Months
Playing the waiting game
One next-generation third-party title that hasn't been announced for the Xbox Series X|S (at least yet) is Godfall. Right now, the Gearbox published game is a PlayStation 5 launch exclusive. So, will Xbox Series X|S players ever get the chance to try it out? Based on the PS5 launch trailer for the game, it appears Godfall...
News Xbox Series Horror The Medium Delayed To January 2021
"It wasn't an easy choice to make"
There's been a lot of hype for Bloober Team's psychological horror The Medium, which will be a console exclusive for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, but it's unfortunately now been delayed until January 28, 2021. Taking to Twitter, the development team highlighted that it had made the decision due to the COVID-19...
News Control: Ultimate Edition Delayed To Early 2021 For Xbox Series X|S
"Thank you for your understanding and patience"
If you're eager to get your hands on Remedy's Control: Ultimate Edition for Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S, you'll unfortunately now have to wait a little longer as it's been delayed until early 2021. In a tweet, the developer explained that the team needed a little more time on the game in order for...
News Xbox UK To Host Six-Hour Xbox Series Celebration Livestream
Featuring a "spectacular holographic display"
There are various Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S launch celebration events taking place next week, with Xbox UK hosting its own version in the form of a six-hour livestream on Monday November 9th at 6PM GMT. The event will countdown to the launch of the two next-generation consoles in the UK,...
News Take-Two In Talks With Codemasters Over Potential Acquisition
'The combination would bring together two world-class portfolios'
Take-Two Interactive has confirmed it's interested in acquiring the British developer Codemasters, known for its highly-regarded racing series' including Dirt, Dirt Rally and the Formula One franchise of games. According to Video Games Chronicle, Codemasters said in an internal st
Thursday5th Nov 2020
Poll Has Your Xbox Series X|S Shipped Yet?
The long wait is almost over
Are you counting down the days? We're edging ever closer to the release of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on Tuesday, November 10th, and some people are even starting to receive their consoles early! We've learned of a Reddit user in Montreal, Canada who supposedly already has their hands on the Xbox Series S,...
News Five More Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass (5th Nov)
The latest batch of titles
It's Xbox Game Pass time! We've got another batch of titles joining the service today, including the beloved and critically-acclaimed platformer Celeste, as well as co-op first person shooter Deep Rock Galactic! Here are the new games you can download with Xbox Game Pass today: Celeste (Console, PC, Android) Help...
News Here's How Your Next-Gen Games Will Appear On Xbox Series X|S
You can filter them as well
Unlike past generations, the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S will support over 3000 backwards compatible titles from day one, so if you've bringing over a big library of games from the Xbox One (and via Smart Delivery), you're going to need some kind of indicator for figuring out which games are next-gen optimised...
Hardware Review Xbox Series X - The Fastest, Most Powerful Xbox Ever
Power Your Dreams
It's felt at times like the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S were never going to land at our doorsteps in 2020, but against all odds, the future of Xbox has officially arrived. Welcome to the next generation! You probably know the score by now - Microsoft has positioned the Xbox Series X as its premium offering for devoted gamers,...
News Adidas Is Releasing Some Sick Cyberpunk 2077 Kicks
But they're region locked!
A big part of CD Projekt Red's upcoming release Cyberpunk 2077 is fashion. In fact, there was an entire segment about it during the latest Night City Wire broadcast. With this in mind, CDPR has teamed up with Adidas to release some Cyberpunk themed shoes in real life. According to Lead PR Manager, Radek Grabowski, they'll...
News Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Joins EA Play & Xbox Game Pass Next Week
Impressive, most impressive
The arrival of EA Play as part of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate on November 10th has been boosted further today with the announcement that Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order will join the service on the same day. This means if you're an EA Play member or an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscriber, you'll be able to play the entire game...
Roundup Xbox Series X|S Review Impressions
What are the critics saying?
Today's the day! The reviews for the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S have officially gone live, with outlets around the world posting their impressions about the two consoles. We've already unveiled our review of the Xbox Series X (to cut a long story short, we're loving it!), but here are some more opinions from across...
Video Forza Horizon 4 Handles Like A Dream On Xbox Series X
Racing at 4K, 60FPS
Microsoft is enhancing a bunch of its first-party titles for the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on November 10th, and one of them is Forza Horizon 4, which now runs at 4K, 60 frames per-second on Series X. As you can see from the video above, the gameplay is super smooth in this version of the game. It also looks fantastic, and...
News Grand Theft Auto V Loads Significantly Faster On Xbox Series X
Especially if you're using Quick Resume
One of the big advantages of backwards compatibility on the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S is the ability to take advantage of super fast loading times, especially when those games are stored on the internal SSD. Grand Theft Auto V is one of those games that has become notorious for its slow loading times on...
News Puzzle Adventure Phogs! Barks Its Way To Xbox Game Pass In December
Say hello to the "goodest of doggos"
Coatsink and Bit Loom Studios have announced that puzzle-filled adventure PHOGS! is coming to Xbox One on December 3rd, and it'll also be launching the same day with Xbox Game Pass for console. In the game, you play as a duo of dogs on a "captivating, puzzle-filled adventure." Linked by a stretchy belly, you'll...
News Star Wars: Squadrons Is Getting A 120FPS Mode For Xbox Series X|S
Great, kid! Don't get cocky!
EA has confirmed its backwards compatible plans for a selection of titles on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S today, including the news that Star Wars: Squadrons will run at up to 120FPS on both systems. You'll be able to choose from two different modes in the space combat title - better visual quality and better...
News Actually, EA Motive Isn't Working On A New Star Wars Game
Update: Speculation was due to "human error"
Update (Thu 5th Nov, 2020 16:15 GMT): You might remember this story from last week, where we shared that a job listing at EA Motive had referenced the developer making a "new Star Wars action game." Unfortunately, it turns out this speculation was the product of "human error" on the part of the...
Wednesday4th Nov 2020
Reminder You Don't Need To Buy An HDMI 2.1 Cable For Xbox Series X
It's included in the box
You might have noticed our sister site Push Square reporting yesterday that the PS5 was confirmed to include an HDMI 2.1 compatible cable in the box, so just as a reminder, this applies for the Xbox Series X too. This won't affect the vast majority of Xbox Series X owners for the time being, as most TVs and monitors don't...
News Xbox Boss: Health Of Our Teams Takes Priority For Xbox Series Launch
"I have to make long-term decisions"
Head of Xbox Phil Spencer has been speaking in a new interview with La Vanguardia, telling the Spanish outlet that while he would have loved to have more new first-party titles available with the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S at launch, the health and safety of his teams has to take priority. Asked about the...
News Microsoft Delivers Xbox Series X Early To Lucky Customer In Portugal
Yep, it's happened again
Just a day after a Montreal based customer took to Reddit to confirm they'd received the Xbox Series S a week early, another Reddit user located in Portugal has now got their hands on the Xbox Series X. The big difference this time is that the console was actually sold directly via the Microsoft Store, shipped yesterday...
News Microsoft Reveals Time Spent Testing Each Backwards Compatible Game For Xbox Series X|S
"We had an army of testers"
Last month, Microsoft revealed how it spent "well over 500,000 hours" testing gameplay across the entire Xbox backwards compatible catalogue to ensure the user experience was the best possible. During a recent interview with Inverse, Xbox Director of Program Management Jason Ronald elaborated on this - revealing how a...
News Star Renegades Joins Xbox Game Pass For Console This Month
Resist. Reclaim. Survive. Repeat.
Raw Fury has confirmed today that the dimension spanning rogue-lite strategy RPG Star Renegades is coming to Xbox One on November 19th, and it'll also be available with Xbox Game Pass for console. The game sees you fighting for survival across a procedurally generated and emergent mission-based campaign, featuring...
News The Xbox Series S Reportedly Has 364GB Of Usable Storage
You'll need to manage it carefully
Microsoft's next-gen Xbox Series S will arrive with 512GB of custom SSD storage when it launches on November 10th, but reportedly only 364GB of that space will be available for games and apps. This has been suggested by the lucky customer who received their Series S a whole week earlier than expected yesterday,...
News Call Of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Is A Whopping 136GB On Xbox Series X|S
But there's a way of reducing that size
Here we go again! Activision has confirmed today that the file size for the upcoming November 13th launch of Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War will be expectedly large, clocking in at a massive 136GB on Xbox Series X|S. That means it'll take up a significant portion of your internal storage, and keep in mind...
News Rare Unveils 'Key Optimisations' For Sea of Thieves On Xbox Series X|S
Excited about setting sail?
It was confirmed all the way back in July that Rare would be optimising Sea of Thieves for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, and now the developer has shared more details about the next-gen upgrade. Specifically, the Xbox Series X version now runs at 4K resolution and 60 frames per-second, while the Series S version runs...
News Interested In More Games Like Tell Me Why? Xbox Wants To Know
“We’re so proud of this game"
Dontnod Entertainment's latest storytelling adventure Tell Me Why was published by Xbox Game Studios and released on Xbox Game Pass earlier this year, and Microsoft wants to know how much you enjoyed it. Speaking as part of a VentureBeat interview, Peter Wyse, the general manager of publishing at Xbox enthused that...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Yakuza: Like A Dragon
Enter the underworld playground
The first reviews for next week's release of Yakuza: Like a Dragon have gone live today, and they're looking positive on the whole! Let's see what some reviewers are saying about the game so far... GameSpot (9/10) "Yakuza: Like a Dragon is a passing of the torch, and a fantastic entry in a beloved franchise that...
News NBA 2K21 For Next-Gen Turns The Neighborhood Into A Huge City
"Enjoy our biggest map ever"
2K Games has pulled back the curtain on another aspect of the impressive looking NBA 2K21 for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S today in the form of a feature called The City. As you can see from the video above, The City is an evolution of the current-gen
Tuesday3rd Nov 2020
News Win An Xbox Series X, Get It Delivered By A Team Of Ex-Boxers
Well played, Argos
We've seen a variety of creative Xbox Series X competitions over the past few weeks and months, but none more bizarre than this! UK retailer Argos is giving three fans the chance to win an Xbox Series X and get it delivered by a team of ex-boxers at 12:01AM on launch day, November 10th. In order to take part, all you need to do...
News One Week Early, Someone Has Already Received Their Xbox Series S
Let's hope no one gets in trouble for this
Uh oh. Over on the Xbox Series X Reddit, a user by the name of Spead20 has reportedly received the Xbox Series S a week ahead of its November 10th release date, and they've named the store that delivered it. Unfortunately, it looks like Canadian outlet The Source made an error with this one - the lucky...
News Xbox Boss Suggests PS5 Represents A Heavy Financial Investment
"I see certain platforms going to $70 for games"
Head of Xbox Phil Spencer has been talking a little more about Microsoft's decision to unleash two next-generation consoles on the world later this month in the form of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. In an interview with Spanish outlet La Vanguardia, Spencer explained that being "price...
Video Gears 5's Next-Gen Upgrade Looks Stunning On Xbox Series X
Bring on November 10th
The Coalition is serving up an enhanced version of last year's Gears 5 for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S when the two consoles arrive next week, and Digital Foundry has shared an in-depth look at its next-gen enhancements. The video shows off Gears 5's enhanced graphics and performance which includes 60FPS cutscenes,...
Deals Over 200 Games, Bundles & Add-Ons In This Week's Xbox Sale (Nov 3-10)
Including some ID Super Saver 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 also got a huge ID Super Saver Sale full of great indie titles! We've highlighted a few of the most notable Xbox games offers in this week's current sale below, and Xbox...
News Friday The 13th: The Game Is Turning Off Its Dedicated Servers
"All things must come to an end, eventually"
Publisher Gun Media has sadly confirmed today that Friday the 13th: The Game is effectively reaching end-of-life status, which will see its dedicated servers decommissioned in an upcoming patch. In a post on the game's official forums, lead community manager "mattshotcha" explained that Friday the 13th:...
News Xbox Series X|S Horror The Medium Refused Classification In Australia
Don't worry, all hope is not lost
The grotesque psychological horror adventure The Medium has been refused classification in Australia. It was submitted for classification on 6th July this year and received an RC rating. Bloober Team is listed as the publisher and developer - confirming this is indeed the console exclusive game for Xbox Series X|S...
News Fast Travel In The Witcher 3 Is Insanely Quick On Xbox Series X
It's basically instant
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is one of the defining games of this generation, but like most open-world RPGs of this variety, its load times aren't the best. Fortunately, on Xbox Series X, load times have been drastically improved thanks to the system's SSD. In fact, in some cases there are no loading screens at all! The Witcher 3...
News Ori & The Will Of The Wisps Renders At 6K On Xbox Series X
And supersamples down to 4K
We highlighted a couple of weeks ago how indie title The Touryst renders at 6K on Xbox Series X and then supersamples it down to 4K for a "super sharp image" on Xbox Series X, and now Moon Studios has confirmed that the next-gen version of Ori and the Will of the Wisps will also be able to do this. Taking to
Monday2nd Nov 2020
Feature These 15+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (Nov 3-6)
Let loose and own the spotlight
Welcome to your weekly Xbox roundup! Things are a little quiet over the next few days ahead of the Xbox Series X/S launch on November 10th, but we've still got two major racing titles releasing in the form of Dirt 5 and Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered, along with a couple of day one Game Pass releases! Let's...
News Xbox Is Making Changes To Party Chat To Improve Your Online Safety
The old P2P system is being phased out
Xbox engineer Bill Ridmann has confirmed that Microsoft has been working in the background to increase the security of Xbox Party Chat following consistent reports of denial-of-service attacks from other players. In the past, Party Chat has utilised peer-to-peer connections which can expose IP addresses, and...
News English Lockdown Sees Retailers Shuffle Xbox Series Launch Plans
It's all about click-and-collect
The news broke this past Saturday that England was heading into a month-long national lockdown due to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, and various retailers have been shifting their Xbox Series X|S launch plans as a result. It shouldn't affect those who are getting their console delivered, but if you're...
News YouTuber Provides A Look At The Internals Of The Retail Xbox Series X
This thing is packed tight
You need to go all the way back to March for the first time we saw the internals of an Xbox Series X demo unit, courtesy of Digital Foundry and Austin Evans. Eight months on, we can now finally get a look at the internals of the actual final Xbox Series X retail design thanks to Brazilian YouTube channel Detonando Gueek...
News Epic Games Reveals Fortnite Improvements For Xbox Series X|S
Dropping in on launch day
The ultra popular free-to-play battle royale Fortnite is one of the games being 'Optimised for Xbox Series X|S' at launch, and Epic Games has now revealed more details about what players can expect from the next-gen version. On Xbox Series X, you can look forward to 4K resolution at 60 frames per-second, while Dynamic...
News Apple TV Arrives On Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S Next Week
Enjoy thousands of shows and movies
Microsoft has confirmed today that a brand-new Apple TV app will be available for the launch of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on November 10th, and it's also coming to Xbox One on the same date. The app gives you access to thousands of shows and movies from one convenient location, allowing you to enjoy...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Dirt 5 So Far
The bold new off-road racing experience
The first current-gen (Xbox One & PS4) reviews for this week's release of Dirt 5 have gone live today, and it looks like the arcade racer is going down pretty well! Let's see what some reviewers are saying about the game so far... God is a Geek (9/10) "Dirt 5 is an excellent rally racer offering plenty...
News Begin Your Dragon Quest XI S Adventure With This Free Demo
And bring your progress to the full game
Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age is coming to Xbox One and Xbox Game Pass on December 4th, but if you want to try it out before then, a free demo is now available on the Microsoft Store. The game is an enhanced and expanded version of the original 2017 D
News Bright Memory: Infinite Dazzles Once Again In Latest Screenshots
Heading to Xbox Series X|S next year
Bright Memory: Infinite was one of the next-gen games that stole the show back at Inside Xbox in May, and developer FYQD has provided a latest look at the 2021 title in the form of four brand-new screenshots. The studio says that current development work on the game is "very smooth", and based on these images,...
Pick One Which Is Your Favourite Watch Dogs Game?
Have you tried Legion yet?
What's this? Pick One on a Monday?! Well, to mark the release of Watch Dogs: Legion this past week, we thought we'd take a quick look back at the history of the franchise on Xbox to date. Regardless of whether you've had the chance to try the new game yet, we want to know your favourite entry in the series so far in the...
News Ruined King: A League Of Legends Story Heads To Xbox Early Next Year
A single-player turn-based RPG
Publisher Riot Forge and developer Airship Syndicate have announced that their brand-new "immersive turn-based RPG" Ruined King: A League of Legends Story is heading to Xbox early next year. The single-player title will provide you with the freedom to configure your party and control an unlikely group of League of...
Sunday1st Nov 2020
Random Can You Smell What The Rock Is Cooking? It Could Be An Xbox Series X
If this photo is anything to go by...
If you've been browsing social media over the weekend, you might have seen a photo doing the rounds online of the Fast & Furious star and former pro wrestler Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson holding an Xbox Series X on set somewhere. Nobody seems to be able to verify if it's the real deal and some are even saying...
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