Guide Xbox, GeForce Now: How To Play PC Games On Your Console
Using the power of cloud streaming
News You Can Now Play PC Games On Xbox With Nvidia GeForce Now
Through the new Edge browser
Rumour Seven Original Xbox Games That Could Be Getting Backwards Compatibility
'But don't jump to any conclusions'
News - October, 2021
Sunday31st Oct 2021
News Forza Horizon 5's First Update Is Now Live, 20GB For Xbox Series X|S
Add that to the 100GB+ base game installation
Last week, as you might recall, the Xbox and PC pre-load for Forza Horizon 5 on Game Pass (and anyone who purchased the game) got released. It was over 100GB and even larger on the past-gen platform Xbox One. Some people have now taken to social media sites like Twitter to reveal the first update is now...
Feature Best Xbox Zombie Games: Our Picks For Xbox One, Series X & Series S
The Ungrateful Dead
Zombies! There's just something about the shambling undead that keeps video game creators, movie makers and pop culture in general coming back for more. As far as games are concerned, it's not too hard to see why these moany, groany bags of putrid flesh are so commonly employed as the enemy, they're already dead so you're not...
News The First Two Of November 2021's Xbox Games With Gold Are Now Available
Ready for an exciting career in furniture?
You can now begin downloading the first batch of November 2021's Xbox Games With Gold titles (one day early!), which are the Xbox One game Moving Out and Xbox 360 game Rocket Knight. Both titles are available right now from the Microsoft Store (links at the bottom of the page) or by searching manually on...
News These Ten Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass Today (October 31)
Last chance to scare yourself silly
In case you'd forgotten, today marks the removal of ten more games from the Xbox Game Pass library, including favourites such as Celeste, Knights and Bikes, Eastshade and a bunch of Five Nights at Freddy's games. Here are the ten games confirmed to leave before the end of the day on Xbox Game Pass:...
Talking Point What’s Your Scariest Video Game Moment?
Camp fire stories
There's something different about playing a horror game rather than watching a scary movie. Being in direct control of the action and physically having to push your character forward is a daunting experience, putting you in the director's seat, rather than simply watching the action unfold on screen. Knowing the horror won't happen...
Saturday30th Oct 2021
Feature 15+ Great Games To Try On Xbox Game Pass This Halloween
Beware! You're in for a scare!
The Halloween season is upon us, filled with spooks, scares and other horrors. It's a time where it's actually a good thing to be creeped out, and many people jump into video games to celebrate. Some want hardcore jump scares, while others are looking for something a bit cosier to play on the dark evenings. It doesn't...
Review Riders Republic - One Of The Best Extreme Sports Games On Xbox
The Big Steezy
Ubisoft's Rider's Republic, we think it's fair to say, does not get off to the best of starts in terms of initial impressions. This massively multiplayer open world sports extravaganza - think Forza Horizon with bikes, snowboards and wingsuits and you've 100% got the idea - lays it on thick with painfully tryhard banter and...
News 'One Step From Eden', The Deckbuilding Action Roguelike, Is Heading To Xbox Game Pass
With "Overwhelmingly Positive" reviews on Steam
We've got another new release confirmed for Xbox Game Pass in the form of One Step From Eden, which is a deckbuilding action roguelike with "overwhelmingly positive" reviews on the Steam platform for PC. The game "combines strategic deck-building and real-time action with rogue-like elements, giving...
Gallery 343 Shows Off More Stunning Halo Infinite Artwork, Renders And Screenshots
Game launches December 8th
Halo Infinite is getting closer by the day, and to fill the time, 343 has been keeping fans entertained with video updates, multiplayer betas, and also regular blog updates. The latest Inside Infinite update that dropped earlier this week included even more screenshots, renders, and concepts of what's arguably the most...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 30-31)
It's a spooky one
Are we all ready for a spooky weekend? Halloween is finally upon us, and so is a wealth of new titles to dive into. Outside of new Xbox Game Pass titles, Free Play Days and the several sales taking place, we also have huge new AAA releases such as Marvel's Guardi
Pick One Which Of These Horror Franchises Is Your Favourite?
What scares you the most?
Are you ready for a Sunday of spooks, ghouls and bumps in the night? It's the perfect weekend to be scared, or for those who are of the faint of heart, embracing the light-hearted vibes of Halloween. There are dozens upon dozens of titles out there that embrace the atmosphere of the holiday. Ranging from terrifying haunted...
Friday29th Oct 2021
News Forza Horizon 5 Has A 'Premium Add-Ons Bundle' Targeted At Xbox Game Pass Members
In case you didn't know
The release of Forza Horizon 5 is now right around the corner, and if you were hoping to get Early Access from November 5th alongside all the upcoming expansions and extra goodies, you'll want to be aware of this unique offer. Xbox Game Pass members can pay £35.99 / $44.99 for access to something called the Forza Horizon 5...
Poll Are You Happy With November 2021's Xbox Games With Gold?
What do you make of the selection?
Microsoft has officially announced November 2021'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 Xbox One titles Moving Out and Kingdom Two Crowns, along with Xbox 360 (backwards...
News Philips Reveals Two New 'Designed For Xbox Series X' Monitors
In 27 and 32-inch variants
You may remember that Philips introduced the world's first "Designed for Xbox" monitor in the form of the eye-wateringly expensive Momentum 559M1RYV earlier this year, but now some smaller variants are also on the way. These will arrive as the Philips Momentum 279M1RV (27-inch) and
News Here Are Your Xbox Games With Gold For November 2021
Another four games are on the way
Microsoft has officially announced all four Xbox Games With Gold titles for November 2021! These games are available to download for free for Xbox Live Gold members (including subscribers to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate). Here's the complete list of titles you can look forward to in November: Xbox Series X / Xbox One:...
News Bethesda Details Everything Coming To Skyrim Anniversary Edition
Let the adventure begin
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition is right around the corner and Bethesda has dropped a bunch more details ahead of its November 11th launch. Firstly though, for anyone who owns The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Special Edition on Xbox One, certain pieces of content will be introduced for free, including fishing,...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (October 28-31)
Explore a world in turmoil and define its fate
It's time for another batch of Free Play Days titles! Despite being announced late this week, three more games are available to play for free this weekend for Xbox Live Gold members, and they're ready to download right now. So, what's on offer? The big highlight is definitely open-world RPG Biomutant...
News Call Of Duty: Vanguard's Install Size Is Surprisingly Small On Xbox
Not bad at all!
Activision has officially released the install sizes for Call of Duty: Vanguard's launch on November 5th, and despite the COD series being known for ridiculous file sizes in recent years, Vanguard is not too bad at all to start with! On Xbox One, you're looking at a download of 56.6GB, while Xbox Series X and Series S clock in a...
Random Xbox Shows Off Craig's Incredible Transformation In Halo Infinite
The team has a bit of a "love-hate relationship" with him
We got a glimpse of Craig the Brute's makeover in the recent Halo Infinite campaign gameplay overview, and now Microsoft has gone a step further with a direct before and after shot. It's absolutely blowing up on social media right now, with more than 65K Likes at the time of writing. In...
News Visage Gets 'Enhanced Edition' For Xbox Series X|S, Now Available With Game Pass
"Happy spooky times!"
It's only been a few weeks since the first-person psychological horror game Visage arrived on Xbox Game Pass for the first time, and now it's already received a free 'Enhanced Edition' for Xbox Series X and Series S. The update brings support for up to 4K resolution at 60FPS, along with improved loading times. It's mentioned...
News Microsoft Acquires Two Hat To Help 'Invest In The Safety Of Xbox Players'
A leader in content moderation solutions
Microsoft has announced today that it's acquired Two Hat, "a leader in content moderation solutions", which has been working with the company for a while now to "remove harmful content" from Xbox and beyond. Head of Xbox Phil Spencer weighed in on the announcement earlier today with these thoughts:...
News Get Ready, Knockout City Is Receiving A Free Xbox Series X|S Upgrade
120fps!
EA has announced Knockout City is getting a few snazzy upgrades on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, all of which will arrive on November 2. The biggest upgrade will see the inclusion of 120fps, along with two graphic modes to choose from. Quality will focus on bringing a 4K experience, whilst Performance ups the frames per second. Here are...
Thursday28th Oct 2021
News Project Wingman Gets Surprise Xbox Game Pass Release For Consoles
Available to download and play right now
A grand total of seven games have been added to Xbox Game Pass today, but one of them wasn't previously announced ahead of time - the combat flight action title from Humble Games, Project Wingman. In Project Wingman, you'll dogfight, strike, and fly through combat zones based off an alternate history of...
Guide Is Age Of Empires 4 Coming To Xbox?
A huge fan request
One of the big questions surrounding Age of Empires 4 is this: Is it coming to Xbox One, Xbox Series X and/or Xbox Series S? The game is available today with Xbox Game Pass for PC, and the reception to it so far has been fantastic. With such a phenomenal new release, many are hoping it could eventually make the jump to Xbox...
News Seven More Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (October 28)
Welcome to The Forgotten City
It's Game Pass day! We've got a whopping seven more additions to the service, including the launch of Age of Empires 4 on PC, as well as new console additions such as The Forgotten City, Backbone and Alan Wake's American Nightmare. Here are the new games you can download with Xbox Game Pass today:
News FNAF Security Breach Will Likely Be On Xbox, But It's A Timed Exclusive At Launch
You'll have to wait a few months
If you happened to watch PlayStation's State of Play event yesterday, you may have noticed a new trailer for the upcoming Five Nights at Freddy’s: Security Breach - in fact, it was the most viewed trailer from the show. For those wondering whether the game will ever make its way to Xbox, the answer seems to be a...
News Xbox Series X Stock Will Reportedly Improve In Time For Christmas
Ready for Halo Infinite and Forza Horizon 5
It's almost been a year since the Xbox Series X launched, and while many have got their hands on the luxurious next-gen model, there's still plenty of people waiting. With many huge first-party games on the horizon, the desperation to retrieve one is settling in for some people, but thankfully, it sounds...
News Ryse Fans Are Showing Their Support For A Sequel Once Again
It may even have been teased in a recent trailer
It may now be eight years old, but Crytek's Xbox console exclusive Ryse: Son of Rome is back in the news once again, with fans showing their support for the game on social media and asking for a sequel. The reason it's being talked about is because some eagled-eyed viewers thought they spotted a...
Deals Tomb Raider Has A 25th Anniversary Sale On Xbox Right Now
Celebrate Lara's birthday with a bargain
It's time for another Xbox sale! We noticed overnight that Xbox subtly introduced a new Tomb Raider sale to celebrate the series' 25th anniversary, including discounts on everything from Xbox 360 titles to the more modern games. Below, we've highlighted all of the Tomb Raider games in the sale, along with...
News Square Enix Brings Star Ocean: The Divine Force To Xbox In 2022
The sixth major entry in the series
Square Enix has announced the sixth entry in its long-running action RPG series, Star Ocean. It's officially titled Star Ocean: The Divine Force and will be coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One in 2022. It's developed by tri-Ace Inc. and will transport players to an expansive fantasy sci-fi world. Here they'll...
News F2P Title KartRider: Drift Gets A Third Closed Beta On December 8th
New gameplay trailer also released
During Sony's recent 'State of Play' broadcast, racing fanatics got another look at the upcoming free-to-play cross-platform release, KartRider: Drift. As part of this, Nexon announced Closed Beta 3 will begin later this year on 8th December. The final game, when it's released, will include both cross-play and...
News Bright Memory: Infinite Launches This November For PC, But No Xbox Date Yet
Watch the launch trailer here
We first heard about Bright Memory: Infinite, "a lightning-fast fusion of the FPS and action genres", all the way back in May of 2020, and now the game has an official release date of November 11th for PC players. Unfortunately, the Xbox release is going to take a little longer to prepare, as the game's producer is now...
Random Twitch Streamer Builds Xbox Series X Controller Out Of LEGO
It even comes with LEGO batteries!
If you're an avid Twitch watcher, you may well have come across the talented LEGO designer BrickinNick over the past few years, and his most recent project has seen him building an Xbox Series X and Series S controller out of LEGO. As you can see from the video above, he's been streaming the process of making the...
News Riders Republic Crashing On Xbox Series X? Ubisoft Is Looking Into It
Uh-oh
Riders Republic has been released into the wild, but it isn't smooth sailing for Xbox Series X players. Many have reported issues with the game crashing since beginning their sports adventure, prompting Ubisoft to respond. The official Ubisoft Support Twitter account put out an update regarding the crashing issues on Xbox Series X earlier...
News Snoop Dogg Claims Dr. Dre Is Working On Music For A New GTA Game
Is it the Trilogy, GTA 6 or something else?
The GTA 6 rumours are ramping up again, as Snoop Dogg has stated to the folks over at Rolling Stone that Dr. Dre is working on music for an upcoming Grand Theft Auto game, but he refrained to provide any further details. Snoop Dogg mentioned that Dr. Dre is currently in the studio "making great music",...
News 'Project Belfry': The Banner Saga Dev Reportedly Working On New Xbox Exclusive
As part of Xbox Global Publishing
It looks like the team behind The Banner Saga is working on an upcoming Xbox exclusive, with reports from both the GrubbSnax show and Windows Central suggesting that this project is in the works at Microsoft. The exclusive is seemingly being built under Xbo
Wednesday27th Oct 2021
Roundup Here's What's Coming To Xbox In November 2021
Busy days ahead
It's another huge month for new releases on Xbox in November 2021, with the likes of Forza Horizon 5, Call of Duty: Vanguard, Battlefield 2042, Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition and more on the way. It's a gargantuan few weeks ahead! Without fur
Guide All Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks You Can Claim In October 2021
Including 3 free months of Discord Nitro
Update: To end the month, we've got a new Discord Nitro Perk! Details are down below. Original story: It's been a hectic month for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks in October 2021 so far, with a wide range of freebies available for the likes of RuneScape, Back 4 Blood and Fallout 76, as well as a free movie...
News Xbox Engineers Jokingly Switch Dashboard Font To Comic Sans
Ewwww
Comic Sans is an abomination of a font - we won't hear otherwise (editor's note: actually I don't think it's that bad!). It's often joked as being an awful eyesore and as a result, it's rarely used in a formal sense. However, after being challenged to transform the Xbox dashboard into a striking font, a few Xbox software engineers have risen...
News Xbox Employees Receive Special, One-Of-A-Kind Custom Controllers
Beautiful
There are all sorts of groovy controller concepts out there, but unfortunately, we never get our hands on them. The latest design is another offender, which has been gifted to numerous Xbox employees, and it's absolutely stunning. Designed by POPeART - who is no stranger to designing beautiful Xbox controller concepts - he was tasked to...
News Pixel Art RPG UnDungeon Is Launching With Xbox Game Pass This November
Another one to add to the list!
We've got another confirmed addition to the Xbox Game Pass lineup for November, as it's been announced that the "gorgeous" science fiction action-RPG UnDungeon will be launching on the service on November 18th. The game is described as an "action role-playing experience that brings back the spirit of old school...
Review Age Of Empires 4 (Xbox for PC) - The Return Of The King
RTS is back on the menu
Long before MOBAs hit their stride with titles like DotA and League of Legends, one of the most popular genres on PC was real-time strategy. We may no longer be in the heyday of RTS, but there are still many series from this period that remain an important part of video game history. One of the standouts alongside classics...
News Xbox Trailer Predicts Games Will Run At 32K, 480FPS In The Year 2042
"Imagine the future of gaming"
What will Xbox look like in 2042? That's the question that the Xbox marketing team has been trying to answer today, putting together an elaborate trailer showcasing a few predictions for the future of gaming. It's suggested that 'Xbox 2042' will be "built to drive native 32K resolutions in Full Spectrum Color at a...
News Here Are The Release Times For Age Of Empires 4 On Xbox Game Pass
"Return to History"
The next major release from Xbox Game Studios arrives this Thursday, October 28th in the form of Age of Empires 4, which unfortunately isn't coming to consoles as of yet, but is nevertheless launching on Xbox Game Pass for PC. You'll be able to play the game at no extra charge if you're an Xbox Game Pass for PC or Xbox Game Pass...
News Xbox Series X|S Demand Leads To 16% Increase In Gaming Revenue For Microsoft
The latest earnings results have arrived
Microsoft has published the earnings results for the quarter ended September 30, 2021, and Xbox revenue has grown by 16% compared to the same time last year, primarily driven by demand for Xbox Series X and Series S consoles. Of course, the Xbox Series X and S had yet to release this time last year, so the...
News Before Dune, Timothée Chalamet Was An Avid Xbox 360 Controller Modder
"What's good, YouTube?"
Timothée Chalamet is making waves in the entertainment industry at the moment, enhanced by his fantastic performance in Dune. While the actor has been a rising star in recent years, did you know before this he used to mod his own Xbox 360 controllers with his own secret YouTube account? In a recent interview with YouTuber...
News Here's A Look At League Of Legends, New World & Other PC Games Streaming On Xbox
Thanks to Nvidia GeForce Now
Yesterday, it was revealed that Nvidia's GeForce Now service had begun supporting the Microsoft Edge browser on Xbox, meaning it is now possible to play PC games on Xbox via the power of cloud streaming. Since then, eager Xbox owners have been trying it out for themselves with the free 'Basic' tier of subscription,...
Thursday28th Oct 2021
News Back 4 Blood Is Already Celebrating Over Six Million Players
"Thanks for all your hard work, Cleaners"
Left 4 Dead spiritual successor Back 4 Blood has proved highly popular ever since it launched on Xbox Game Pass earlier this month, with the game now celebrating over six million players across all platforms. The impressive achievement was shared by the Back 4 Blood team on Twitter earlier this week:...
Tuesday26th Oct 2021
News Xbox Fans Are Spotting More Potential New Backwards Compatible Games
Retro Xbox titles are appearing on the Microsoft Store
We've been waiting for a new batch of backwards compatible games from the original Xbox and Xbox 360 for a very long time now, and recent rumours have suggested we might finally be getting some in November. Earlier this month, True Achievements published a list of original Xbox titles that were...
News Wholesome Fishing RPG Moonglow Bay Is Now Available With Xbox Game Pass
Get wrangling
While not mentioned in last week's formal announcement of Xbox Game Pass titles, Moonglow Bay is now officially available with the service on Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and PC. For anyone who doesn't know, Moonglow Bay is a fishing RPG, playable either solo or cooperatively, and uses the art style of games such as The...
News Halo Infinite Comparison Shows Major Improvements From 2020 To 2021
This is more like it!
Yesterday provided us with a fresh look at Halo Infinite's campaign ahead of the game's release on December 8th, and unlike last year's trailer which drew considerable criticism, this year's version has gone down very well. It's clear the team at 343 Industries has made considerable improvements to the campaign from a visual...
Deals 300+ Games Included In This Week's Xbox Sales (October 26 - November 2)
It's a stacked selection of Shocktober treats!
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! This week's selection is absolutely stacked, featuring the ongoing Shocktober Sale alongside a Rockstar Games 'Deals with Gold' sale, EA 'Publisher' sale and much more! We've rounded up some of the most notable current deals below, and Xbox's Major Nelson...
Deals All 30+ Classic Xbox Games In This Week's Sales (October 26 - November 2)
Xbox 360 and original Xbox titles
This week's selection of Xbox Deals is now live, and alongside the usual Deals with Gold and Spotlight offerings, we've also got various Rockstar Games offers, an EA Publisher Sale and the ongoing Shocktober Sale 2021! Below, we've included every single Xbox 360 and original Xbox game available over the next week,...
Random Xbox One Owner Somehow Gets Fly Stuck In The Power Button
"How did it even get there?!"
How do you get a fly stuck in your Xbox One? That's what one concerned owner has been asking over the past few days, taking to the Xbox One Reddit community to ask for help about how to get it out of the power button. Reddit user Espiring posted a short clip to the social media forum, showing the trapped fly flickering...
News Xbox Insiders Have Started Testing Series X|S Games On Xbox One
As part of Xbox Cloud Gaming
It was mentioned earlier this year that Microsoft would eventually be providing access to Xbox Series X|S games on Xbox One through the power of Xbox Cloud Gaming, and now the feature has begun rolling out to Insiders. Those who are enrolled in the Alpha and Alpha Skip-Ahead rings should be able to access this already,...
News Everspace 2 Team Lavishes Praise On Xbox, Calls Game Pass Deal A 'Blessing For Everyone'
"Such deals can be game-changers for indie studios like us"
You might have missed it last week, but Everspace 2 made its way to Xbox Game Pass for PC in the form of an Xbox Game Preview title, and the team behind the game has lavished praise upon Xbox for the partnership. In a message to fans on Steam, Rockfish Games explained that the deal was...
News Shhhh, A Quiet Place Video Game Is Heading To Xbox In 2022
Be very, very quiet
Saber Interactive has announced it's working on a movie tie-in for A Quiet Place, and it's expected to launch sometime in 2022. Unfortunately, details on the project are pretty hush-hush at the moment, with little more than a tweet and a website serving as its unveiling. It is said to be "the first official video game based on...
News Xbox Has Created An Age Of Empires Cereal That Comes With A CD
That's one way to promote it
We all know that Xbox can get pretty creative when it comes to promoting certain products, and the latest example arrives in the form of a special brand of cereal made for the launch of Age of Empires IV - with a free CD! The cereal unfortunately isn't going to be sold in stores, and instead is being given away by Xbox...
Video 'The Banished Rise' In This New Story Trailer For Halo Infinite
"Hope makes you weak"
The Halo Infinite hype train has officially left the station now, with yesterday's campaign overview trailer being complimented today by a new story trailer focusing on Escharum and The Banished. Yet again, the short video is getting a ton of praise, and Escharum is looking suitably terrifying. Here's the official description...
News Sorry Folks, Shadow Warrior 3 Has Been Pushed Into 2022
The demons are going to have to wait
Anyone hoping to get into some DOOM inspired shenanigans later this year may be disappointed to hear Devolved Digital has announced a delay for Shadow Warrior 3. Eager fans can now expect to jump in when it hits Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S in early 2022. The reason? Well, the game needs a little...
Monday25th Oct 2021
Guide Xbox, GeForce Now: How To Play PC Games On Your Console
Using the power of cloud streaming
As of today, it's possible to play PC games on your Xbox One, Series X or Series S through the power of Nvidia GeForce Now and cloud streaming. Incredible! Plus, it works with your existing library of PC games. We've cultivated a little guide to help you on your way, so you can begin using Nvidia GeForce Now on...
News You Can Now Play PC Games On Xbox With Nvidia GeForce Now
Through the new Edge browser
Update: The Verge has confirmed that Nvidia's GeForce Now service is working with the new Xbox browser, meaning you can play PC games on your Xbox console through the power of cloud streaming. However, playing games that require the use of a mouse and keyboard is reportedly not the most ideal experience right now, and...
News Xbox's Comments About 'Gatekeeping' Are Met With Heavy Criticism
Some of the gaming community isn't happy
While Xbox being vocal on social media can often be a good thing (such as keeping us in a job by delivering all this lovely news to bring to you all), sometimes it can be a curse. With every comment made, the community is there to pick it apart and dissect what the company has said, and their latest response...
Feature These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (October 25-29)
Anything take your fancy?
This week on Xbox is looking to be an extremely busy one. Not only do we have titles such as Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy and Riders Republic, but Age of Empires IV is also hitting Xbox Game Pass for PC. With no signs of the releases slowing down, here's everything coming to Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S...
Tuesday26th Oct 2021
News Xbox Is Bringing Built-In Twitch Streaming Back To The Dashboard
Rolling out first to Xbox Insiders
If you're a keen streamer, then you'll be glad to know that Xbox is bringing back the ability to stream gameplay to Twitch directly from the dashboard, with the feature rolling out first to select Xbox Insiders. Here's what the feature looks like, as-per Xbox employee Eden Marie on Twitter: If you've been...
Monday25th Oct 2021
News New Halo Infinite Campaign Footage Is Here, And It Looks Awesome
Is it December yet?
After months and months of waiting, 343 Industries has finally provided us with an updated look at Halo Infinite's campaign, and based on the six-minute footage we've seen so far, it appears to be shaping up impressively well. The 'Overview' video showcases plenty of new gameplay footage (including a first look at the game's...
News Xbox Series X Update Fixes 'Console Shutdown' Issues With Certain Games
And provides "improved stability" in general
We've been seeing and hearing occasional reports of games causing the Xbox Series X to crash or even shutdown entirely ever since launch, and now Xbox is implementing a fix for a couple of select games in particular. This past weekend, an update rolled out to Alpha Skip-Ahead Insiders targeting "titles...
News Xbox Head Phil Spencer Gives His Reaction To Halo Infinite's Campaign Footage
"I love the energy in the community"
There's been a lot of positivity flying around the Halo and Xbox communities following today's first look at updated campaign footage for Halo Infinite, and Xbox boss Phil Spencer has also weighed in with his thoughts. Asked on social media about how he felt regarding Halo Infinite and its "sho
News 343 Announces Halo Infinite 'Campaign Overview' Broadcast, Airing Later Today
"Master Chief returns"
Following on from the Halo Infinite 'PC Overview' last week, 343 has now announced what everyone has been waiting for - a campaign overview featuring gameplay. Yes, later today it will finally be lifting the lid on this anticipated component of the new Halo game, so players are ready to go when the game launches on December...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Marvel's Guardians Of The Galaxy
I am Groot
Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy is launching tomorrow, and with it, an array of reviews have been released into the wild for everyone to see. There's been some trepidation around the game, following the mixed reception to Marvel's Avengers, so does the latest Marvel title live up to expectations? Or is it another dud for Square Enix?...
News Ubisoft Is Bringing A 'Reinvented' Monopoly To Xbox This December
It's... different
Ubisoft's Monopoly Plus has long been a popular party game on Xbox, but the company is switching things up for its next Monopoly title, reinventing the formula "in a way you've never seen before" with Monopoly Madness. This adopts a very different style to your typical game of Monopoly, focusing on shorter rounds as you "race...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Age Of Empires 4
Heading to Xbox Game Pass (for PC) this week
The first reviews have dropped today for the highly-anticipated Age of Empires IV, which arrives on Xbox Game Pass for PC this Thursday, and the good news is that it seems to be shaping up very, very well! We'll also have our own thoughts on Age of Empires 4 to share in the near future here at Pure Xbox,...
News Xbox Is Reportedly Working On A 'Wu-Tang Clan' Action-RPG
Being developed by Brass Lion Entertainment
It's fair to say none of us would have predicted that Xbox might be working on a "Wu-Tang Clan" action-RPG, but it looks like that might be the case! And the developer is supposedly Brass Lion Entertainment. Windows Central describes Brass Lion as "a relatively new studio comprised of industry vets", and...
Talking Point Compared To Other Halos, Where Do You Think Infinite Will Rank?
Will it be one of the best Halos of all time?
343 Industries has finally delivered what we've all been asking for, with no less than six minutes of Halo Infinite campaign footage released as part of an 'Overview' video earlier today, and the reception has been very positive. Couple that with the numerous multiplayer playtests that have taken place...
News You Could Win This Custom Guardians Of The Galaxy Xbox Series X
Jet boots = engaged!
It feels like we're almost getting a giveaway per day from Xbox at the minute, and the latest is a custom Xbox Series X to celebrate the release of the Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy game this week on Tuesday, October 26th. This is another social media competition, so you'll need to follow the Xbox account on Twitter first,...
Sunday24th Oct 2021
News 343 Shares Stunning New Artwork Of Master Chief In Halo Infinite
"Become the Master Chief" on December 8th
Halo Infinite is arguably the most anticipated release of 2021, and it's set to arrive in just under 60 days. Although it is just around the corner, one part of the game we still haven't seen much of is the campaign. While 343 might not be ready to show off Master Chief's new adventure just yet, in its...
News Forza Horizon 5 Is A 'Phenomenal Experience' On Xbox Series X, Says Digital Foundry
"A next-gen spectacle for Xbox Series consoles"
We're now just a few short weeks away from Forza Horizon 5's Xbox Game Pass release on November 9th, and in preparation, Digital Foundry has taken a detailed look at the preview version for Xbox Series X and S. They're suitably impressed, too. The game is described as a "next-gen spectacle" for the...
Talking Point What November 2021 Xbox Games With Gold Do You Want?
Will it be a big month for the 20th anniversary?
It's almost that time once again, with more Xbox Games with Gold titles set to be announced very soon! The month of October has seen Aaero, Hover, Castlevania: Harmony of Despair and Resident Evil Code: Veronica X all given away for free for Xbox Live Gold subscribers, and another four games will soon...
Hands On The Good Life Is The Strangest Xbox Game Pass Title You'll Ever Play
The Good Life is a good time
There's no singular way we could describe The Good Life that would accurately represent what the game actually is. It's a concoction of many different genres, often poking fun into their tropes, and the end result is an absolute mess of a game - which we absolutely love. Despite its constant attempts to squander our fun...
Saturday23rd Oct 2021
News Phil Spencer Showers Praise On New Game Pass Title Echo Generation
"Having a great time so far"
This week has brought us a few excellent Xbox Game Pass additions, and of them is turn-based adventure Echo Generation, which launched with the service earlier this week. And so far, Xbox boss Phil Spencer is a big fan. Taking to Twitter, the head of Xbox showered praise on the game, calling it "perfect for any device"...
News Microsoft Rewards Is Giving Away This Custom Back 4 Blood Xbox Series X
"Spooky season, meet spooky Xbox"
Xbox just seems to be throwing giveaway after giveaway at us at the moment, and the latest is for another very cool-looking custom Xbox Series X modelled after the recent release of Back 4 Blood on Xbox Game Pass. In order to get involved, you'll need to head to the "Redeem" section of Microsoft Rewards and look...
Video Here's 30 Minutes Of Guardians Of The Galaxy On Xbox Series X
Fire up a wild ride across the cosmos from next week
You may have noticed yesterday afternoon that a bunch of Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy footage dropped on YouTube, and it includes a lot of gameplay from the Xbox Series X version of the game. Above, we've picked out GameSpot's coverage of the first 30 minutes, which includes a pretty cool...
Pick One Which Is Your Favourite Splinter Cell Xbox Game?
The original? Chaos Theory? Pandora Tomorrow?
It's time for another round of Pick One! This week, with reports of a brand-new mainline Splinter Cell game in the works, we thought we'd take a look back at the history of the franchise on Xbox so far. There have been six games in all across the 20 years of Xbox, with the most recent title arriving all...
News 343 Shifts Halo 360 Online Service Sunset Date To January 2022
Was originally planned to end this December
At the end of last year, 343 Industries announced it would be shutting down the majority of its online services for Halo games on Xbox 360 in December 2021. As we get closer to this month, it's now been revealed the date has been pushed back by a month, and these online services for Halo on Xbox 360 will...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 23-24)
Checking out the Riders Republic free trial?
Welcome to the weekend! As usual, there are loads of new games to try on Xbox this weekend, including a bunch of recent Game Pass additions, three Free Play Days titles, and don't forget the Riders Republic Free Trial Week! Here'
Friday22nd Oct 2021
Guide Xbox 4K Dashboard: How To Enable The New Feature On Series X
Sharper than ever
The 4K dashboard update has now rolled out for all Xbox Series X members, increasing the resolution of the UI to a significant degree and fulfilling many next-gen users' requests over the past year. It's available as part of a recent free console update, but some have pointed out that even after the update, the dashboard appeared...
News Woah, GTA: San Andreas - The Definitive Edition Is Coming To Game Pass
Huge news!
Along with today's official reveal of Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition, it's also been confirmed that GTA: San Andreas will be available on day one on Xbox Game Pass. You heard it right! If you're looking to dive into the classic game featuring "brilliant new lightin
Random Twenty One Pilots Performs Epic Live Version Of The Halo Theme
They've started playing it at their shows
We all know and love the Halo theme, and the members of Twenty One Pilots are clearly in the same boat, as they've started using a live cover rendition as part of the shows on their latest tour. In our opinion, it's pretty epic! Halo fans have been sharing videos of this from various concerts over the past...
News GTA's Remastered Trilogy Officially Arrives This November, Watch The Trailer
"Three iconic cities, three epic stories"
We've got a date! Rockstar Games has confirmed today that Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition will launch digitally for Xbox on November 11th, while a physical edition will follow on December 7th. The game is now available to pre-order for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on the...
Gallery Here's A Look At The Gorgeous Visual Upgrades In GTA Trilogy's Definitive Edition
Beautiful
After months of speculation, we finally got our first real look at Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition earlier today and it's so much better than we had anticipated. Plus, the Definitive Edition of GTA: San Andreas is coming to Xbox Game Pass at launch, so you'll be able to try it for
Deals Xbox Shocktober Sale Now Live, 200+ Games Included
Scare yourself silly with up to 90% off
The Xbox Shocktober Sale 2021 has begun! This year's sale features discounts on over 200 games, and they're expected to be on offer for the next 14 days. The Resident Evil deals from earlier this week are also featured in the 2021 Shocktober Sale, along with savings for a bunch of major Xbox games - including...
Saturday23rd Oct 2021
Poll Are You Buying GTA: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition?
Or are you sticking with GTA: SA on Game Pass?
The big news of the day (and arguably the week) has been the announcement of a release date and price for GTA: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition, along with a first look in the form of an official trailer and screenshots. We know that the Definitive Edition is going to feature a wide range of...
Friday22nd Oct 2021
Guide Best GTA Xbox Games: Our Picks For The Top Grand Theft Auto Titles
Which is the best?
There are five GTA games on Xbox, and they're all brilliant. Plus, now that we finally have a release date for Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition, we're very excited to dive back into some classic Rockstar games. It's been too long, and with a bunch of new improvements, it'll be great to see the titles with...
Review NHL 22 - EA's Hockey Series Finally Makes The Jump To Frostbite
It's an important year for virtual hockey
In many ways, the latest iteration of EA's long-running hockey series in NHL 22 marks a fresh and crucial new beginning for the franchise. For the first time ever, the game is now running on the company's standard Frostbite engine as opposed to the dated Ignite engine of years past, and the result is a game...
News Xbox Reportedly Working On Cloud MMO With Developer Mainframe
"It's the game of a lifetime"
It's being reported that Xbox Game Studios has partnered with Finnish developer Mainframe to publish its cloud-native MMO, described as "a vibrant world with new ways to engage and connect with our friends." Both The Xbox Two and VentureBeat are reporting this information, with the latter suggesting that the game goes...
News Grounded's Hot And Hazy Update Has Arrived, Here's What's Included
A picnic table, some garbage and more...
Obsidian's survival, crafting and exploration game Grounded might already feel like a complete product, but it's actually still a work-in-progress. With this in mind, the team has just rolled out "The Hot & Hazy Update" for the game. It adds milk molars (a new stat upgrade), infected bugs, new crafting...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About The Dark Pictures Anthology: House Of Ashes
Descend in the dark abyss
The latest entry in the horror series from Until Dawn creator Supermassive Games has arrived today in the form of The Dark Pictures: Anthology: House of Ashes, and the first reviews have been hitting the web over the past 24 hours. Is it worth picking up, or should you just wait for it to (hopefully) hit Game Pass? Here's...
Thursday21st Oct 2021
News Here's What's Included In The Xbox October 2021 Update
Say hello to the 4K dashboard
The Xbox October 2021 update has been unveiled today by Microsoft, and the obvious highlight feature is the addition of a 4K dashboard for Xbox Series X, while Xbox Night Mode features are also making their public debuts as well. All of these features are reportedly rolling out later today, although no specific times...
News Xbox Reveals New 512GB & 2TB Seagate Expansion Cards For Xbox Series X|S
Releasing later this year
You asked for it, Xbox delivered! It's been revealed today that Seagate is bringing out two new versions of the Seagate Expansion Card for Xbox Series X and S, with 512GB and 2TB variants going on sale later this year. The 512GB version is priced at $139.99 USD and will launch mid-November (with pre-orders available from...
Guide Xbox Series X|S 2TB SSD Expansion Card: Everything We Know
The pro storage solution
When is a 2TB Xbox Series X and Series S Expansion Card getting a release? While we've had access to a 1TB Seagate Storage Expansion SSD Card since the Xbox Series X|S launch, sometimes that's just not enough. With a gargantuan amount of Xbox Game Pass titles and other games hitting the system every month, it's hard to keep...
News Forza Horizon 5 Pre-Install Now Available, 100GB+ On All Platforms
You're going to need to clear some space
The time has come to pre-install Forza Horizon 5 with Xbox Game Pass, but you're going to need a lot of space to fit it on your console or PC, as the game is clocking in at over 100GB across all platforms, including Xbox One. In fact, Xbox One is actually the largest file size of the four consoles, being a...
News Shredders Hits The Slopes With Xbox Game Pass In February 2022
Update: Looks like it could be March instead
Update: It looks like this one has been quietly pushed to March 2022 now, with no sign of a release in February. Original story: It was announced back in June that the self-proclaimed "love letter to snowboarding" Shredders was coming to Xbox Game Pass at launch in 2021, but now it's been slightly...
Review The Forgotten City - A Delightful Puzzle Box Of Ideas
A long time ago in a city far, far away
Update (Thu 21st Oct, 2021): With The Forgotten City announced for Xbox Game Pass on October 28th, we're republishing this review to give you an idea of what to expect. As you can see, we were suitably impressed with it! Original (Sat 31st Jul, 2021): On the surface The Forgotten City doesn't look anything...
News Nvidia Claims Xbox Cloud Gaming 'Still Feels Pretty Laggy' Right Now
"They’re still streaming close to 200ms of latency"
Nvidia has used its GeForce Now service to take a slight dig at Xbox Cloud Gaming today, claiming that the experience "still feels pretty laggy" due to xCloud (and other competitors) "still streaming close to 200ms of latency". The comments were made as part of an announcement (thanks, The...
Deals Xbox Is Hosting A Special 25th Anniversary Resident Evil Sale
Including 33% off Resident Evil Village
Update: It turns out these deals are part of the Xbox Shocktober Sale 2021, so you've got a couple more weeks to take advantage yet! They're now expected to expire around November 5th. Original story: It's time for another Xbox sale! While it's gone much under the radar, Capcom has put a Resident Evil sale...
News Among Us Arrives On Xbox Game Pass For Console This December
We've finally got a release date
We've been waiting on a release date for Among Us with Xbox Game Pass (for console) for a while, and now we've finally got it, as the game has been confirmed as heading to Xbox One, Series X and Series S on December 14th. The wildly popular online multiplayer social deduction game has been available for the PC...
News Three More Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (October 21)
"Spectacular fights with all-powerful fighters"
It's Game Pass day! We've got three more additions to the service today, including a brand-new release in the form of Echo Generation, along with the popular Dragon Ball FighterZ and current PC exclusive Everspace 2. Here are the new games you can download with Xbox Game Pass today: Dragon Ball...
Guide Xbox Series X|S 512GB SSD Expansion Card: Everything We Know
Cheaper storage for the masses
When is a cheaper 512GB Xbox Series X and Series S Expansion Card getting a release? Currently, the 1TB Seagate Storage Expansion SSD Card card packs a hefty sum. However, a cheaper and smaller model is on the way. We have confirmation of a 512GB Seagate Storage Card coming to Xbox Series X|S, so let's dig into what...
Video Here's A First Look At The Saints Row Reboot's Opening Missions
Are you impressed?
It seems Deep Silver is very keen to show off gameplay footage of the Saints Row reboot despite the game not releasing until February 2022, and now thanks to Game Informer, we've got a look at some of its opening missions. Just like the last gameplay reveal, this footage treats us to plenty of glimpses at the combat system, as...
News Crystal Dynamics Partnering On Perfect Dark Was Too Good To Pass Up, According To Xbox
"Personal connections" played a big role
One announcement we didn't see coming last month was Crystal Dynamics partnering with The Initiative to help bring the new Perfect Dark game to the next generation. Head of Xbox Game Studios, Matt Booty, elaborated on this surprise announcement (in the same appearance on the Kinda Funny Gamecast) -...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Toy Soldiers HD
A nostalgic blast from the past?
Remember the classic 2010 Xbox Live Arcade game Toy Soldiers? It's back today in HD form, and the first reviews have dropped across the web for the updated version, which promises a bunch of "overhauls and upgrades". So, is it worth picking up the HD remaster, or just fetching your old Xbox 360 out of the attic?...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (October 21-24)
"Immerse yourself in the greatest racing spectacle on the planet"
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 two Xbox Game Pass games in the form of Dead by Daylight and Fallout...
News 343 Announces Halo Infinite 'PC Overview' Broadcast, Airing Later Today
An update "directly from the devs"
As part of RazorCon 2021, Xbox and 343 will be showcasing an overview of Halo infinite for PC later today. We've not got much to go off right now, except for the following description underneath the live stream video, which explains how fans will be hearing "directly" from devs about what to expect when the game...
News Riders Republic's Trial Week Has Begun On Xbox, Play Four Hours For Free
Ahead of its release next week
The release of Ubisoft's massive multiplayer playground Riders Republic is fast approaching, with the official launch taking place on Thursday, October 28th, and starting today you can try it for free to see what the fuss is about. Ubisoft has released a Free Trial Week for the game on the Microsoft Store, which...
News Halo Infinite Gets New PC Trailer, AMD Revealed As Exclusive Partner
And a limited edition graphics card is on the way
343 Industries has revealed more details today about the PC version of Halo Infinite, including that AMD is the exclusive PC partner of the game, and AMD has even created a limited edition graphics card to celebrate that fact. The video above goes into a bit of detail about how the PC version...
News Horde Mode Is Kicking Its Way To DOOM Eternal Next Week
Get ready, slayer
After being announced back in July, the long-awaited Horde Mode for DOOM Eternal is finally arriving on October 26, along with a bunch of other new updates. As part of the appropriately named Update 6.66, Horde Mode is being added for free, and the teaser trailer above gives us a taste of what we can expect. The arcade-style mode...
Wednesday20th Oct 2021
News Xbox Exec Admits PlayStation Has Been 'Out In Front' With 'A Certain Kind Of Game'
"We haven't really had the 1:1 with Sony there"
Head of Xbox Game Studios Matt Booty appeared on the Kinda Funny Gamecast earlier today, where he made some interesting comments about the differences between PlayStation's first-party titles and Xbox's own offerings. Asked about the PlayStation Studios output and the supposed "AAAA" titles that...
News The Crysis Remastered Trilogy Is Off To A Pretty Great Start On Xbox
Just not quite as great as PC
It somewhat slipped by the radar, but the Crysis Remastered Trilogy officially launched on Xbox One (also playable on Xbox Series X and Series S) last week, and the general verdict so far has been pretty great. The first game was remastered last year, of course, but Eurogamer's Digital Foundry has taken a look at the...
News Microsoft Rewards: How To Earn 400 Points With Back 4 Blood On Xbox Game Pass
Don't miss out on these easy rewards
It's Microsoft Rewards time! You might have noticed recently that a new Back 4 Blood punch card went live on the Microsoft Rewards app on Xbox, and there's also another way to get even more MS Rewards points with the game. The first thing you'll want to do is activate the 250 points punch card for Back 4 Blood...
News Petition To 'Improve Xbox Globalisation' Receives Over 1500 Signatures
"We ask you, please listen"
A petition to improve Xbox's globalisation efforts has now received over 1500 signatures, with the primary complaint being that "out of 193 countries on the planet, only 42 are currently supported by Xbox, and most in a poor way." Campaign leader and Xbox Ambassador Catarina Ferreira highlighted the petition's latest...
Review Echo Generation - Stranger Things Style RPG Knocks It Out The Park
An Xbox Game Pass title you don't want to miss
There's been something of a boom in 80s nostalgia in recent years, much of which has Stranger Things to blame for. It's no surprise, as the show's captivating world and electrifying synth tones give the feeling of a warm, cosy comfort blanket - despite the horrors the show presents. Echo Generation is...
News Xbox Game Pass Continues Impressive Growth, But Misses Yearly Target
It didn't quite live up to Microsoft's hopes in FY2021
Xbox Game Pass has been a roaring success for Microsoft since it launched, and sure enough, it's seen even more success in 2021. In a new Microsoft SEC filing, it's been revealed how the popular gaming subscription service saw a 37% increase in total subscribers for FY2021 (which ended on June...
News Bethesda Shares New Story Details And Concept Art For Starfield
Space, the final frontier
We may be over a year away from Starfield hitting Xbox, but Bethesda is still determined to make the game a talking point. A new video has been released which not only provides a few extra story details but also some new concept art to feast your eyes over. Hosted by the game's design director Emil Pagliarulo, the video...
News Xbox Provides An Update On Rare's Everwild, Says Reports Of A 'Reset' Are Too Extreme
"We want to get it right"
As we've already highlighted, Head of Xbox Game Studios Matt Booty appeared on the Kinda Funny Gamescast earlier today, and one of the topics centred around an update on progress for Rare's new IP, Everwild. As you may remember, the game was rec
News Cyberpunk 2077 & The Witcher 3's Next-Gen Versions Have Been Delayed To 2022
'We're allocating additional time'
We've got some bad news, as CD Projekt Red has confirmed today that the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S versions of both Cyberpunk 2077 and The Witcher 3 will now be launching in 2022 instead of 2021. In a report published earlier today, it was explained that "based on recommendations supplied by persons...
News Action-RPG Vamypr Receives Unexpected Xbox Series X|S Update
"We have a surprise for you!"
Well, this kind of came out of the blue! The team behind 2019 action-RPG Vampyr has announced today that the game has received an update for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S (and PS5), bringing "enhanced performance". Now, the game has the ability to run at up to 1440p at 60fps on Xbox Series X, while Xbox Series S...
News Halo Co-Creator Joins EA To Build New 'First-Person Shooter' Studio
"I can't wait to share more"
Halo fans will want to keep a close eye on this one, as the franchise's co-founder Marcus Lehto has announced that he's joining EA to help build a new FPS studio, and he'll be serving as game director on the team. Lehto announced his new role on Twitter yesterday, accompanied with the following comments: You might...
News The Elder Scrolls Online's 'Plus Membership' Is Totally Free This Week
Including full access to DLC game packs
Good news for ESO fans! The Elder Scrolls Online is hosting a totally free ESO Plus Membership trial for the next week until October 25, during which time you can get access to load of extra goodies with no strings attached. Here's a complete list of all the benefits on offer: Full access to DLC game...
Tuesday19th Oct 2021
News These Nine Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (October 21 - October 28)
The latest batch of titles
The latest batch of Xbox Game Pass titles has arrived! Microsoft has highlighted another nine games coming to the service over the next week, including various day one launches such as Age of Empires IV (PC) and Echo Generation. Here's what's coming to Xbox Game Pass between October 21st and October 28th:...
News Xbox To Host Special 20th Anniversary Event This November
"We invite you to join us"
Microsoft has announced that a special Xbox Anniversary Celebration event will be taking place next month on November 15th, which is being described as a "special look back at 20 years of Xbox." More details will reportedly be shared soon, but this event won't feature any new game reveals: "We invite you to join us on...
News Two More Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (October 19)
Including this fast-paced retro-FPS roguelite
It's Game Pass day! We've got two more additions to the service today, although one of them already exists on Xbox Game Pass for console and cloud in the form of Outriders, while the other is the brand-new release, Into The Pit. Here are the new games you can download with Xbox Game Pass today:
News Phil Spencer Again Reiterates That Xbox Is 'Not Done' With Acquisitions
"We're always out there looking"
Head of Xbox Phil Spencer appeared in a brief chat as part of WSJ Tech Live yesterday, where he made some very fleeting comments about acquisitions, once again confirming that Xbox is "always out there looking" for new studios. That said, he also made sure to note that there's "no quota, no timeline" in which this...
Deals 200+ Games Included In This Week's Xbox Sales (October 19-26)
Including 40% off Mass Effect Legendary Edition
Update: Xbox has added to this selection with a massive Shocktober Sale 2021, which is live for the next couple of weeks. These are deals are not included in the table below, but you can access them via the following links: Deals: Xbox Shocktober Sale Now Live, 200+ Games Included
News The Witcher 3 Has Been Rated In Europe For Xbox Series X, Series S
Not long to wait now
Update: Bad news! The Witcher 3's next-gen upgrade has officially been delayed to the second quarter of 2022. Original story: It looks The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's free next-gen upgrade for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S will be with us in the near future, as this version of the game has been rated today in Europe by PEGI...
Random Xbox Jokingly Says 'NO' To The Return Of The 360 Blades Theme
"To be fair, I love the blades"
If you hadn't already heard - Xbox's 20th-anniversary website is currently rocking the classic Xbox 360 blades design. Sure enough, it's got fans talking about the possible return of the blades as a theme on Xbox Series X|S. If you were wondering if it's going to happen, it seems the question has already been asked...
News Ubisoft Is Reportedly Working On A New Mainline Splinter Cell Game
Finally!
We've got more exciting news to share today, as according to a new report, Ubisoft is finally working on a brand-new Splinter Cell game! This report comes from prominent leaker Tom Henderson and the folks at Video Games Chronicle. According to them, "development sources" have told the publication that the title is being used to "win back...
News Microsoft Promises More Xbox Mini Fridge Supplies Are On The Way
They've been selling out within minutes
The Xbox Mini Fridge is the talk of the town today, as pre-orders suddenly began at around 2pm BST, and sold out extremely quickly. If you weren't lucky enough to grab one, Xbox has advised that more supplies are on the way. In messages to disgruntled fans on Twitter, various Xbox employees advised that this...
News Of Course, The Xbox Mini Fridge Is Already Being Resold At Ridiculous Prices
Did you get one?
Earlier today. the Xbox Series X Mini Fridge pre-orders went live in a 'blink or you'll miss it' moment. Starting from around 2pm UK time, it was only a matter of minutes before sites were registering them as out of stock, and you guessed it - before they appeared on eBay at extortionate prices. That's right, scalpers have struck...
News Phil Spencer: Xbox Won't Be Making A VR Headset Anytime Soon
"We’re focused a lot more on the software side"
Xbox head Phil Spencer has made numerous comments about his lack of interest in getting into the VR hardware space in the past, and if you were hoping he'd changed his mind, we've unfortunately got some bad news to share. Spencer mentioned during WSJ Tech Live earlier this week that the Xbox team...
Deals All Classic Xbox Games In This Week's Sales (October 19-26)
Xbox 360 and original Xbox titles
This week's selection of Xbox Deals is now live, and alongside the usual Deals with Gold and Spotlight offerings, we've also got a special Assassin's Creed Franchise sale, an EA Publisher sale and much more! Below, we've included every single Xbox 360 and original Xbox game available over the next week, but be...
News 13 More Games Are Getting Touch Controls With Xbox Game Pass
Now marking over 100+ games with the feature
As is usually the case when an Xbox Game Pass announcement rolls around, a new bundle of titles have been improved with touch controls on Xbox Cloud Gaming. This means you'll be able to play games on the go without needing an Xbox controller linked up to your smart device. You can simply boot up the game...
Monday18th Oct 2021
Rumour Xbox Has Some 'Big Announcements' To Share This Week
And a Halo Infinite campaign showcase is "coming soon"
Not to get your hopes up, but it's been rumoured that Xbox has some "big announcements" to share this week. This rumour comes courtesy of prominent leaker Tom Henderson, who says he's also heard from a separate source that the long-awaited single-player campaign showcase for Halo Infinite is...
Feature These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (October 18-22)
Bring your toys back to life
The games release schedule shows no signs of slowing down. In fact, this week is showing an even bigger selection than last week, with titles such as The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes, and amazing looking Xbox Game Pass titles including Echo Generation. Here's everything coming to Xbox One, Xbox Series X and...
News Xbox Apologises After Getting Fans' Hopes Up With 'Special' Fable Tease
"Sorry for any confusion"
If you were browsing social media yesterday afternoon / evening, you might have seen that Xbox Game Studios Publishing on Twitter posted a tease for "something special" this week, with a suggestion it could be related to Fable. Unfortunately, that doesn't seem to be the case, as the brand has returned to Twitter to...
News Xbox's Official Website Is Suddenly Rocking The Old Xbox 360 Look
As part of the 20th anniversary celebrations
Xbox's 20th anniversary is fast approaching on November 15th, and as part of the celebrations, the Xbox team has changed the layout of the official website to something resembling an old-school Xbox 360 design. As highlighted by Tom Warren on Twitter, you can visit the Xbox website right now and see the...
News Another Ten Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass Soon (October 31)
Your last chance to climb Mount Celeste
Microsoft has unveiled the next set of ten games that will be removed from Xbox Game Pass in the latter part of October 2021, arguably highlighted by the departures of Celeste and four Five Nights at Freddy's games. Here's the full list of games currently set to leave on or around October 31:...
Rumour A New Killer Instinct Is In Active Development For Xbox
"It's not just coming back, it's in active development"
There's been a fair bit of talk about the potential of a new Killer Instinct over the past year, and now according to a rumour from Shpeshal Nick on TheXboxEra podcast, it may finally be becoming a reality. Nick brought this up as part of the 'Rumour Mill' section of the podcast, where he...
News Oddworld: Soulstorm Enhanced Edition Debuts On Xbox This November
With a Collector Edition also up for grabs
We've known for a while now that former PlayStation exclusive Oddworld: Soulstorm was coming to Xbox, and now we know it'll be arriving in late November in a special 'Enhanced Edition' for Xbox One, Series X and Series S. This edition (which is also heading to the Epic Games Store, PS4 and PS5) will...
News Microsoft Is Giving Away A Custom Adidas Xbox Series X Bundle
Complete with 20th Anniversary Forum Tech shoes
Fancy another giveaway? Xbox is running a new competition to win a custom adidas Xbox Series X bundle, which not only includes a unique version of the console, but also a pair of adidas Xbox 20th Anniversary Forum Tech shoes and one of the brand-new, next-generation Hyperkin Duke Wired Controllers. To...
News Xbox's Compulsion Games Is Working On A New Third-Person Single-Player Game
"We know where we're going"
Compulsion Games, which is a developer under the banner of Xbox Game Studios, has revealed the first details about its next project following the success of We Happy Few, with the new title set to be a third-person story game. In an interview with Xbox Squad (transcribed by VGC)
News UFL Unveils Liverpool's Roberto Firmino As New Game Ambassador
The upcoming free-to-play footie game
We've been keeping a very close eye on the upcoming free-to-play football game UFL ever since it was first announced back at Gamescom 2021, and it's now unveiled a new ambassador in the form of Liverpool's Roberto Firmino. You can see what the Brazilian centre-forward looks like in-game in the clip below, and...
Tuesday19th Oct 2021
News Forza Horizon 5 Has Officially 'Gone Gold' Ahead Of November Release
"We’ve reached an important milestone"
We've got some good news, as it's been confirmed that Forza Horizon 5 has 'gone Gold' ahead of its November 9th launch, which means the game is "now off for pressing of retail discs and final setup for digital release." The team described the announcement as an "important milestone" in a message to fans...
Monday18th Oct 2021
News Elden Ring Delayed To February 2022, But There's A Closed Beta This November
"Thank you for your trust & patience"
We've got some good news and some bad news! The bad news is that Elden Ring has been delayed until February 25, 2022. The good news is that you'll be able to try the game as part of a Closed Network Test on Xbox this November. The news was revealed as part of a statement from the Elden Ring team earlier today:...
News Hit RPG Shooter Outriders Is Joining Xbox Game Pass For PC This Tuesday
With the ability to transfer your progress
Outriders made a huge splash when it launched with Xbox Game Pass on day one earlier this year, and now it's finally making its debut on Xbox Game Pass for PC as well, arriving with the service on Tuesday, October 19. If you've been playing the hit sci-fi RPG on your Xbox console already and you want to...
Sunday17th Oct 2021
Soapbox We Need To Talk About 'That' Part Of Resident Evil Village
It's a nope from us
Update: As Halloween is fast approaching, we're republishing this piece just in time for the spooky season. If you haven't played Resident Evil Village yet, be sure to check out the game before reading forward and check out our review in the meantime! There’s been a lot of buzz, opinions, and emotions to Resident Evil...
Talking Point Are You Enjoying Back 4 Blood On Xbox Game Pass?
Is it good? Or should it have been Left 4 Dead?
Back 4 Blood launched into Xbox Game Pass this week, marking another huge third-party title to arrive on day one. With such a big entry, no doubt thousands of players are jumping into the game discovering it - some of who may not have otherwise considered giving it a go. With all this said, there's...
News Xbox Is Giving 8 Free Months Of Game Pass To Subscribers In India
Because of changes to the Indian banking system
How's this for a nice little bonus?! Xbox in India is giving away eight months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate to current subscribers, and is even offering seven months of free XGP to those who sign up for the service for the first time. The reason for this is linked to The Reserve Bank of India, which...
News The Most Boring Snippet Of Elden Ring Gameplay Footage Has Leaked
At least it looks pretty!
Good news! We've been treated to (supposedly) our first look at actual Elden Ring gameplay footage running on Xbox. The bad news? They couldn't have picked a more boring bit of gameplay footage to leak. It's been suggested that the following clip is running on Xbox One, although VentureBeat reporter Jeff Grubb has chimed...
News Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League & Gotham Knights Debut New Story Trailers
Welcome to Task Force X
We've been treated to a fresh look at a couple of major 2022 games courtesy of this weekend's DC FanDome event, with new story trailers debuting at the show for both Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League and Gotham Knights. You can watch the Suicide Squad trailer above, which follows on from last year's reveal trailer by...
Saturday16th Oct 2021
Video Xbox Exec Provides A Closer Look At The Series X Mini Fridge
It can even charge your controller for you!
Xbox dropped the huge announcement on us yesterday that the Xbox Series X Mini Fridge would officially be releasing this December, with pre-orders opening next week. And now, we've also got some video footage of it. This arrives courtesy of GM of Xbox Games Marketing Aaron Greenberg, who posted a video to...
News Square Enix Is Still In 'Positive' Discussions To Bring Final Fantasy 14 To Xbox
According to its director, Naoki Yoshida
The popular MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV has still yet to make its way to Xbox despite releasing for PC and PlayStation systems many years ago, but its director has suggested talks are "positive" with Microsoft at the moment. In an interview with Easy Allies, Naoki Yoshida explained that the discussions with...
Sunday17th Oct 2021
News Mojang Has Revealed The Next Major Update For Minecraft, Coming 2022
Introducing 'The Wild Update'
This weekend Mojang held its annual Minecraft Live event. Although it was completely online that didn't stop the announcements from being just as big as previous years. With this in mind, Mojang revealed the next major update for the survival sandbox crafting game - known as 'The Wild Update'. It will be arriving in...
Saturday16th Oct 2021
Pick One Which Is Your Favourite Turtle Rock Studios Game?
Back 4 Blood is just the latest in a line of classics
With Back 4 Blood being the biggest Xbox release of the week, it's time to weigh in on how it ranks in the studio's catalogue. Of course, the studio was previously known as Valve South and created the Left 4 Dead series, but they also worked on the Xbox port of Counter-Strike back in 2003...
News Minecraft Java And Bedrock Edition Coming To PC Game Pass Next Month
More bang for your buck!
Minecraft Live 2021 has just kicked off and one of the highlights of the show so far is the announcement Minecraft will be coming to PC Game Pass this November. In fact, it's not just one version of Minecraft you'll be getting, Game Pass on PC will receive both the Bedrock Edition and Java Edition of the game. Here's a...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 16-17)
There's a lot to choose from
Can you believe it's the weekend again already!? This week has seen some huge releases from Back 4 Blood on Xbox Game Pass, all the way to the Crysis Remastered Trilogy. There's even been a wealth of indie titles, some of which have joined Xbox Game Pass day one, such as The Good Life. It's been a busy week! Here's what...
Reminder Halo's MCC Is Free-To-Play This Weekend On Xbox And PC
And you can buy the full game for half-price
It's been another big week for the Halo series - with 343 launching Season 8 of Halo: The Master Chief Collection on Xbox Series X|S and PC. To celebrate, Xbox has this weekend made the MCC entirely free until October 17 (aka tomorrow). You'll be able to dive in and try out all of the game's content -...
Friday15th Oct 2021
News GTA Trilogy Will Reportedly Include New Lighting, Improved Textures And GTA V-Style Controls
Colour us intrigued
Again, yet more details of the upcoming GTA Trilogy have reportedly leaked, this time giving us some juicy bits of information about the game's enhancements. As reported by Rockstar Intel, a user on the GTA Forums - who has accurately leaked information in the past - shared details from a since-removed s
News Xbox Series X Mini Fridge Pre-Orders Open Next Week, Arriving This December
It's time
Xbox has finally spilt the details on the Xbox Mini Fridge, confirming pre-orders will open at retailers on October 19, ahead of its launch this December. The meme is finally becoming a reality, as the replica will be able to keep all your drinks cold so you can 'Xbox and Chill' in peace. Featuring LED lights and surface textures to...
News 'Debt Repayment RPG' The Good Life Is Now Available With Xbox Game Pass
Perhaps the strangest game to join the service
The final title from the first batch of October's Xbox Game Pass titles is now available, in the form of the strange and unusual RPG, The Good Life. What is The Good Life, you may be asking? Good question. It's a hard title to describe, but we'll do our best. Essentially, you play a journalist known as...
News The First Dying Light Game Is Receiving A Next-Gen Patch
"more details coming in the future"
The Xbox One title Dying Light has received ongoing support from developer Techland since it arrived on the scene in 2015, and in the near future, it will perhaps be receiving its most exciting update yet. Dying Light's official Twitter account confirmed this during a brief exchange with a fan on Twitter. This...
PSA Don't Forget To Redeem This Back 4 Blood Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perk
A lovely freebie
Back 4 Blood launched onto Xbox Game Pass and it seems to be gathering a lot of players judging by our friend's list. If you've been enjoying it and you happen to be an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate member, then be sure to redeem this perk while it's available. Members can pick up the Battle-Hardened bundle, which comes with some lovely...
News Two More Of October 2021's Xbox Games With Gold Are Now Available
Some spooks and multiplayer action
The second batch of October's Games with Gold titles are now up to download (a whole day early!). For anyone who is an Xbox Live Gold or Xbox Game Pass Ultimate member, you'll be able to enjoy the multiplayer parkour game known as Hover or encounter some grizzly zombies in Resident Evil Code: Veronica X. Both...
News Dragon Age 4 Will Reportedly Be A 'Next-Gen Only' Release
EA and BioWare might be dropping the Xbox One
While nothing has been officially confirmed just yet, it looks like BioWare's upcoming project, Dragon Age 4, won't be a cross-platform release. As in, there will not be support for the Xbox One or PlayStation 4. Although it might not seem like a big deal, it technically means BioWare and EA are...
News These Six Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass Today (October 15)
Goodbye, old friends
It's that sad time again when we must say goodbye to a selection of Xbox Game Pass titles, including the much-loved Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition. Here are the six games confirmed to leave before the end of the day on Xbox Game Pass: Date Game Platform October 15 Gonner2 Console, PC, Cloud
News Xbox Tweet Sparks Nostalgic Memories Of Fuzion Frenzy
Nostalgia bomb!
You can't celebrate Xbox's upcoming 20th anniversary and ignore the magic that is Fuzion Frenzy - a multiplayer launch title that caused arguments in living rooms across the world. A recent tweet from Xbox has sparked memories in fans, all of whom look fondly back on their time with the game. In a short but sweet tweet, Xbox asked:...
News New Halo Infinite Gameplay Highlights Multiplayer Competitive Settings
It sounds intense
While quite a few of us have managed to dive into some skirmishes in Halo Infinite, we've still been yet to see the true competitive elements in the game. Some of us will just be happy for a few social matches, but the die-hard community has been eager to see the ranked and competitive settings in action. Thankfully, 343 Industries...
Thursday14th Oct 2021
News Marvel's Avengers First-Look At Its Upcoming Raid Is Met With Backlash
Fans seem more interested in the XP Boosts
Last month, Marvel's Avengers received an updated roadmap for its post-launch content ahead of its Xbox Game Pass launch. One of the biggest inclusions coming to the game was the first-ever raid, and now Crystal Dynamics has provided a glimpse into what players should expect to come across. Based around...
News Two More Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass (October 14)
Get your thinking cap on
It's that time already - another two titles have been added into Xbox Game Pass. This time around, both seem to be based on strategic thinking, with The Riftbreaker and Ring of Pain offering intense experiences. Here are the new games you can download with Xbox Game Pass today:
News GTA Trilogy Achievement Lists Appear To Have Leaked
Feast your eyes on these
At this point, everything surrounding the GTA Trilogy has to be the worst kept secret in gaming. We're learning more about the game from leaks and rumours rather than the official source itself. The latest appears to be the game's achievement list, which seems to have made its way online. The list comes via the GTA Forums,...
News Diablo 2: Resurrected Players Are Calling For Refunds Following Launch Issues
It's not looking good
Diablo 2: Resurrected hasn't had the smoothest launch on Xbox. Since its release players have been plagued with login issues, problems with the connection and save data wipes. While a patch was dropped to rectify many of these circumstances, it appears players are still having a tough time logging in, resulting in the community...
News New Saints Row Gameplay Focuses On High Octane Driving And Fast-Paced Combat
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Earlier this week we got our first look at raw Saints Row gameplay, courtesy of Game Informer. As part of the publication's coverage, some more gameplay has been released, this time focusing on driving and combat. Unlike the first bit of footage, which focused primarily on exploration, it's an all-out war here. Not only are we...
News The Riftbreaker Has Mod Support On Xbox Game Pass For PC
And keyboard and mouse support on console
The Riftbreaker joined Xbox Game Pass for PC today (along with consoles) and it appears to have been accompanied by mod support. Users on Reddit have found the PC version of the game comes accompanied with a message confirming the game supports mod, something many users have been craving in more games...
News Xbox Series X|S Has Now Sold Over 100,000 Units In Japan
It's close to overtaking the Xbox One's lifetime sales
The Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S appear to slowly be making an impact in Japan - a territory that has largely avoided the brand. New sales data confirms the consoles have now reached over 100,000 units sold, pushing it close to overtaking the Xbox One's lifetime sales of around 115,000. As...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (October 14-17)
Plenty to choose from
It's a big week for Free Play Days this time around, as three huge titles have been added and are available to play right now. This week sees some fantastic multiplayer titles being added such as Halo: The Master Chief Collection and Dirt 5, along with some chaotic co-op action in the form of Borderlands 3.
News Battlefield 2042's Hazard Mode Adds A Battle Royale Twist To The Formula
What do we think?
After being teased for numerous months, EA has finally unveiled Hazard Mode for Battlefield 2042, which adds a slight battle royale twist to the multiplayer action. The basic premise sees multiple squads of four battling out, but instead of aiming for kills, players must extract data from the map. All while this is happening, a...
Wednesday13th Oct 2021
News Back 4 Blood Devs And KFC Engage In A Spicy War On Social Media
"11 herbs and spices, and still no taste"
Here's one headline we didn't think we'd be typing on a Wednesday afternoon, but it appears KFC and Back 4 Blood developer Turtle Rock Studios have got into a bit of spicy war on Twitter. So, how did this all begin? Well, it seems the KFC Gaming account decided to allude that Back 4 Blood was a "cheap copy"...
News Bethesda Celebrates The Evil Within Series’ Spooky Anniversary
Can we get a third now, please?
Four years ago today, The Evil Within 2 launched onto Xbox. Tomorrow, it will mark seven years since the first game graced our consoles. It's become something of a cult hit series, with many more Xbox owners discovering the franchise since both joined Xbox Game Pass earlier this year. As expected, Bethesda has...
News Unsighted Is Proving To Be A Hidden Gem On Xbox Game Pass
One to add to the backlog
Unsighted launched onto Xbox Game Pass a few weeks ago and amongst the huge releases such as Back 4 Blood, it's sort of slipped under the radar. Thankfully, following a tweet from one of the development team at Studio Pixel Punk, players are discovering what seems to be a hidden gem on the service. Twitter user Tiani Pixel...
News Xbox Creator Apologises To AMD For Last Minute Awkward Switch To Intel On Original Xbox
Uh-oh
20 years is a long time, right? Surely any bad blood in those years has been squandered. Well, original Xbox creator Seamus Blackley is still feeling pretty guilty towards AMD, after a last-minute change at the console's reveal saw their work swapped for Intel hardware. Blackley took to Twitter to make a public apology to Lisa Su, the...
News Here's A Look At The New Halo 3 Map Coming To The MCC In Season 8
Welcome back a fan favourite
Season 8 of Halo: The Master Chief Collection arrives on Xbox today, and ahead of its release, 343's community coordinator, Tyler Davis, has uploaded a brief video outlining what to expect from this latest update. Apart from the new Mythic armour offerings and the classic Halo: Combat Evolved HUD being "restored", one...
News It's Sounding More And More Likely Hellblade 2 Will Be At The Game Awards
Two months to go
There have been some rumblings Hellblade 2 could be appearing at The Game Awards, with rumours surfacing over recent weeks. It's been a bit up in the air, but a new report seems pretty confident we'll be seeing it again at the end of the year. Amongst the details in the recent Avowed report over at
News A Star Wars Video Game Reveal Is Being Teased For December
I sense a disturbance in the force
Do you know what the gaming world doesn't have enough of? Star Wars games. Luckily, it appears another title could be announced this December to mark a new campaign for the franchise. As part of a new Disney and Lucasfilm promotion known as Bring Home the Bounty, the next 12 weeks will see various debuts of new...
Mini Review Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl - Not So Smashing
Something's missing
Starting up the first match with four Nigel Thornberry's battling it out was a momentous occasion. Growing up with classic Nickelodeon cartoons, this was a nostalgic moment for us, as we watched four Nigel's belly flop across the colourful stage. It was a great time, but one that fizzled out faster than it ignited. Within moments...
News It Takes Two Reaches 3 Million Units Sold, Devs Say ‘Co-Op Adventures Are Here To Stay’
It's taken a lot of money
It Takes Two was released this year. That's right, 2021 has been going on for that long. With so many incredible game releases, it can be easy to forget this joyous little co-op adventure, but it's one that has performed well for developer Hazelight Studios. The developer took to Twitter earlier today to share the news...
Thursday14th Oct 2021
News Halo: The Master Chief Collection - Season 8: Mythic Is Now Live
"Go really, really medieval"
Ahead of the arrival of Halo Infinite, 343 is still pumping out new content and updates for Halo: The Master Chief Collection. Season 8 is now officially live - in a nutshell, it adds 100 tiers of content, 'Icebox' - a Halo Online multiplayer map now playable in Halo 3, in-campaign collectables for
Tuesday12th Oct 2021
News Two More Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (October 12)
Want you back, want you Back 4 Blood
It's Game Pass day! We've got two more games entering the service today, and the obvious highlight is the day one launch of Turtle Rock Studios and Warner Bros. Games' Left 4 Dead spiritual successor, Back 4 Blood. Here are the new games you can download with Xbox Game Pass today: Back 4 Blood: Console, PC,...
News Quake Receives Free Xbox Series X|S Upgrade, Featuring 4K & 120FPS
Available now with Xbox Game Pass
Well here's a nice surprise we weren't expecting! Bethesda has revealed today that Quake has received a free next-gen upgrade for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S (and PS5), now running at up to 4K and 120 frames per-second. Details are limited on the upgrade, but Bethesda says 4K is the "maximum resolution", while...
News New Report Reveals Lots Of Details On Xbox Exclusive RPG Avowed
'It has some seriously huge potential'
The folks over at Windows Central have today shared a bunch of details about the highly-anticipated new Xbox exclusive RPG from Obsidian called Avowed, which we haven't heard much about since its reveal in July of 2020. They've received various details about the current state of the game, including tha
Review Back 4 Blood - A Worthy Spiritual Successor To Left 4 Dead
Come slay with me
The first two Left 4 Dead games were classics on the Xbox 360, and Back 4 Blood unapologetically attempts to take that formula and modernise it over a decade later, but the big difference this time is that Valve has nothing to do with it, and the reigns have been taken over by Turtle Rock Studios and Warner Bros. Games. That might...
News Saints Row's First Raw Gameplay Footage Has Left Fans Divided
Which side do you fall on?
Deep Silver has released the first raw gameplay of next year's Saints Row reboot and the reception has been noticeably mixed. The footage was shared by Game Informer earlier this week. While we got a more extensive trailer with in-game footage back in August, this is the first we've seen of it with all of its HUD elements...
News Once Again, Call Of Duty: Vanguard Will Have Exclusive Benefits On PlayStation
Crash, bang, wallop!
With Call of Duty: Vanguard just a few weeks away, Sledgehammer Games and Activision are ramping up the marketing. Deviating away from the game's multiplayer component, this latest trailer focuses on the story, filled with explosions, emotional moments and heroics, and also reveals PlayStation owners will be receiving "exclusive...
Deals 200+ Games Included In This Week's Xbox Sales (October 12-19)
Survive the Hive
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! This week's selection is packed to the rafters once again, with the usual Deals with Gold and Spotlight sales being complemented with extra 'Bombs Drop' and Pixel Art ID offers. We've rounded up some of the most notable current deals below, and Xbox's Major Nelson has listed the...
News Microsoft Considering Offering Xbox Owners 'Right To Repair' Their Own Systems
Study findings will be shared next May
Microsoft will investigate the possibility of allowing consumers - including Xbox owners - to repair their own hardware. Grist reports the American tech giant has reached an agreement with the non-profit investor group 'As You Sow' - who asked the Xbox manufacturer to study the "environmental and social...
News Forza Horizon 5 Looks 'Very Good' On Xbox One, Enthuses Playground Games
"People are really gonna love it"
Judging by yesterday's previews of Forza Horizon 5, it's going to be a visual stunner. Many outlets were blown away by the game's visuals, and it's not surprising. Playground Games has perhaps crafted its most beautiful game thus far, and while the Xbox One version may not hit the same benchmark, the developer still...
News PETA Is Campaigning To Have Far Cry 6’s Cockfighting Mini-Game Removed
Not everybody likes kung-fu fighting
Far Cry 6 has been criticised for being more of the same by some critics and fans, but one new gameplay element has been added in the form of cockfighting. You collect roosters and pit them against others in Mortal Kombat style matches. While some players have been enjoying this diversion, animal rights...
News 8BitDo Is Bringing Its Popular Pro 2 Controller To Xbox This December
Available to pre-order now
You might already be aware of 8BitDo's Pro 2 controller, which is considered one of the best and most popular Nintendo Switch controller offerings on the market, and now it's getting a separate version for PC and Xbox. The downside? This version is wired, rather than wireless like the Switch alternative. The upside? It's...
Deals All Classic Xbox Games In This Week's Sales (October 12-19)
Xbox 360 and original Xbox titles
This week's selection of Xbox Deals is now live, and alongside the usual Deals with Gold and Spotlight offerings, we've also got two special sales — one called a 'Bombs Drop' sale, and the other being a 'Pixel Art ID' sale. Below, we've included every single Xbox 360 and original Xbox game available over the next...
Random The SpongeBob Xbox Series X Has Been Trending On Social Media
"You gotta BE the Xbox Series X!"
Yesterday, Xbox unveiled surely the most talked about custom Xbox Series X consoles to date in the form of SpongeBob SquarePants and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles designs, and the SpongeBob one in particular has been getting a lot of attention on social media ever since. In fact, we've seen multiple instances where...
News Among Us Is Coming To Xbox ‘Later Than Intended’, But Still In 2021
Better late than never
Cast your mind back to the end of last year and the news of Among Us hitting Xbox consoles in 2021 was announced. Fast forward to today and we're still waiting, but the team at Innersloth has now provided an update on their development. In a recent blog post outlining all the upcoming updates to the game, the topic of its...
Video The Launch Trailer For Marvel's Guardians Of The Galaxy Game Has Arrived
"Fire up Star-Lord’s jet boots for a wild ride"
We'd forgive you for not remembering that the Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy game is releasing in just a couple of weeks on Tuesday, October 26, but it is, and the game has just been treated to a launch trailer to celebrate that fact. If you haven't been keeping track, the game is a third-person...
Monday11th Oct 2021
Feature These 15+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (October 12-15)
Back 4 Blood, Crysis, NHL 22 & more!
It's time for another weekly Xbox new releases roundup, and we've got some major releases on the way this week including Back 4 Blood (with Game Pass), Disco Elysium, Crysis Remastered Trilogy, NHL 22 and more! As it stands, here's what's coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One next week: New Xbox Releases...
News Xbox Is Giving Away These Custom Nickelodeon Series X Consoles
Cowabunga!
Are you ready, kids? Xbox is running a competition to celebrate the recent release of Nickelodeon All-Stars Brawl, and the prizes are custom SpongeBob SquarePants and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Xbox Series X consoles. The stunning custom systems are available to win by following the Xbox account on Twitter and retweeting the post below...
News Digital Foundry: Far Cry 6 Provides The Most 'Crisp' Console Image On Xbox Series X
Thanks to its higher resolution window
Arguably the biggest release of last week was Ubisoft's Far Cry 6, and as usual, Eurogamer's Digital Foundry has been intricately analysing all the different versions, with the Xbox Series X coming out on top in a key area. Specifically, Digital Foundry says that Xbox Series X benefits from the highest...
Poll How Often Do You Plan To Use Xbox Cloud Gaming On Console?
Will it replace downloading games for you?
As you're probably well aware, Xbox announced back in late September that Xbox Cloud Gaming for consoles was rolling out to Xbox Insiders, and since then, more and more people have had a chance to try it for the first time. The appeal, of course, is that it will allow you to play Xbox Game Pass titles...
News OG Xbox Creator: People Who Stood In Xbox's Way Are Now Lauding It
"It’s amusing to me and a little bit sad"
In case you'd forgotten, Xbox is celebrating its 20th anniversary this November (yes, it's really been that long), and "the father of the Xbox" has taken to Twitter to share an "amusing and a little bit sad" thought about certain naysayers. In his tweet, Seamus Blackley highlighted how some people who...
News Evil Genius 2 Makes Its Way To Xbox Game Pass This November
Live out your global domination fantasies
Update (Mon 11th Oct, 2021): We've got a date! Evil Genius 2: World Domination will arrive on Xbox Game Pass on November 30th, with digital pre-orders and pre-downloads also now available via the Microsoft Store. Evil Genius 2: World Domination (Microsoft Store)
Guide Here Are The Release Times For Back 4 Blood On Xbox Game Pass
With a release date of this Tuesday
Update (Mon 11th Oct, 2021): As of the time of writing, Back 4 Blood will be available on Xbox Game Pass in just a few hours' time! You can remind yourself of the release date and release time(s) down below. Don't forget we've also created an 'Everything You Need To Know' guide on Back 4 Blood if you want more...
News Brace Yourself, The GTA Trilogy Remaster Could Be Pretty Expensive
If these retailer listings are anything to go by
There was a lot of excitement last Friday surrounding the announcement of Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition, but if you were hoping it might be reduced in price, you might want to think again. UK retailer Base has already begun taking pre-orders for the game across all...
News Rumours Continue To Suggest Xbox Game Pass Is Nearing 30 Million Subs
"I've been told it's closer to 30 than 20, put it that way"
The CEO of Take-Two, Strauss Zelnick, made headlines a couple of weeks ago by suggesting Xbox Game Pass now boasted 30 million subscribers, although head of Xbox Phil Spencer was reluctant to confirm that statement at the time. Since then, a couple of journalists with insider knowledge...
News Fall Guys x Halo Rumour Suggests An Xbox Release Fairly Soon
"Halo will be coming to Fall Guys!"
We haven't heard anything about the release of Fall Guys on Xbox since it was delayed this past April, but now according to a supposed leak, it sounds like the game will be releasing fairly soon, along with some Halo cosmetics. This is being reported by the Twitter account FgPancake (Fall Guys Leaks), which has...
Roundup Forza Horizon 5 Impresses The Critics In Early Hands-On Previews
Road trippin'
We've still got a few weeks left to wait until Forza Horizon 5 drifts onto Xbox Game Pass at launch on November 9, but a few lucky critics have had a chance to get hands-on with the game for the first time over the past few days. The good news? They're suitably impressed! Here's what the verdict is on Horizon 5 so far: Game Informer:...
News FIFA 22 Fans Are Loving This Year's Gameplay, But Some Pro Players Aren't
And they're clashing as a result
Believe it or not, many FIFA fans aren't actually complaining about FIFA 22 this year. Instead, they're praising it as having the best gameplay in a long time, but they've been clashing with select pro players who have a different view. We've seen a couple of notable instances of this since release, and the latest...
Sunday10th Oct 2021
Guide Xbox Game Pass: All Games Coming Soon & Leaving Soon In October 2021
The latest Game Pass reveals and updates
Looking for a complete list of Xbox Game Pass games coming soon in October 2021? It can be pretty difficult to keep track of all the comings and goings in the world of Xbox Game Pass every week, so we've put together this handy guide to provide an overview of what's coming to Xbox Game Pass this October, as...
Rumour Xbox Game Studios Has Only Announced 1/3 Of The Games In Its Roadmap
"This is a conservative, low estimate"
It's very clear that Xbox Game Studios has a massive future ahead of it, with the likes of Fable, Perfect Dark, Avowed and many other games in the pipeline, along with Bethesda's upcoming titles such as Starfield and The Elder Scrolls 6. We already know of a lot that's coming in the years ahead, but according...
News Free-To-Play WWII Shooter Enlisted Is Now Available On Xbox One
It was previously a next-gen exclusive
If you're an Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S owner, you might have already come across the free-to-play World War 2 FPS Enlisted, but now it's also been made available for previous-gen consoles including Xbox One. The game is a "squad-based first person MMO shooter" with hundreds of weapons, ground vehicles and...
News Obsidian Was Approached By 'Another Major Publisher' Before The Microsoft Acquisition
But it wasn't the right "cultural fit" in the end
Obsidian Entertainment - known in recent years for titles like Grounded, The Outer Worlds - recently revealed the studio was approached by another publisher, prior to joining Microsoft. Speaking to GamesIndustry.biz, Obsidian's studio head, Feargus Urquhart, revealed how "another major publisher"...
Saturday9th Oct 2021
News Hell Let Loose Is Unlikely To Come To Xbox One, Admits Developer
"If I’m shooting from the hip, I would say no"
World War 2 shooter Hell Let Loose has proved popular ever since its 10-hour free trial dropped on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S last week, but unfortunately it looks like Xbox One players will be missing out entirely. In an interview with
Guide Everything You Need To Know About Back 4 Blood On Xbox Game Pass
Releasing with XGP this Tuesday
Back 4 Blood was a surprise announcement for Xbox Game Pass during the company's E3 presentation back in June. It's not a first-party title, nor is it part of the EA Play selection, but instead it's another huge third-party title arriving day one, akin to Outriders and MLB The Show 21 earlier this year. The game is...
News Bethesda & id Software Congratulate Nintendo On Metroid Dread's Release With DOOM Artwork
Doom Slayer's outfit has also been added to Smash
Earlier this week in the world of Nintendo, Doom Slayer was announced as a Mii Fighter Costume for the all-star brawler Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Now, just days later, id Software and Bethesda have congratulated Nintendo and MercurySteam on the latest Switch exclusive, Metroid Dread. To celebrate,...
News Back 4 Blood Dev Promises To 'Address' Solo Campaign Concerns
"We have heard your frustrations"
Back 4 Blood has got off to a positive start in terms of gameplay feedback from its Deluxe and Ultimate Edition purchasers so far, but as we reported yesterday, there's been a major concern surrounding Solo Campaign mode. In this single-player mode (with bots), the ability to progress by unlocking Supply Points is...
Pick One Which Is Your Favourite Ghost Recon Xbox Game?
You've got 20 years' worth of history to choose from
It's time for another round of Pick One! This week, with Ghost Recon Frontline having been announced by Ubisoft a few days ago, we thought we'd take a look back at the history of the series of Xbox so far. There have been seven mainline games and a couple of expansions released over the past 20...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 9-10)
Venturing to Yara with Far Cry 6?
Welcome to the weekend! It's been a busy week of new releases, so you might find yourself playing the likes of Far Cry 6 and Alan Wake Remastered this weekend, and we've also got a few more Xbox Game Pass additions to take advantage of. Don't forget that the
Friday8th Oct 2021
Rumour Seven Original Xbox Games That Could Be Getting Backwards Compatibility
'But don't jump to any conclusions'
Earlier this week, we reported on a story that Xbox might be thinking about adding more backwards compatible titles to the library this November, and now a few rumoured possibilities have cropped up on the original Xbox side. As highlighted by True Achievements, the outlet spotted a few bizarre original Xbox...
News It's Official, The GTA Remastered Trilogy Launches This Year
Called 'Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition'
It's officially happening, folks! Rockstar Games has confirmed today that Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition will be launching for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S (and other platforms) later this year. The bundle, which has been heavily rumoured in...
News Crysis Remastered Is Now Available With Xbox Game Pass For PC
As part of EA Play
Ahead of the release of the Crysis Remastered Trilogy next week, EA has quietly added Crysis Remastered (the first game) to EA Play for PC, which means you can also get it with Xbox Game Pass for PC. All you need to do to locate it is head to the official Xbox PC app, type "Crysis Remastered" and then look for the link that says...
News Far Cry 6 Only Installs 700MB From The Disc On Xbox Series X
Because it includes the Xbox One version instead
If you've picked up, or you're thinking of picking up a physical copy of Far Cry 6 for your Xbox Series X, you'll probably want to be aware that due to how Smart Delivery works, you'll pretty much have to download the entire thing. The disc actually includes the Xbox One version of Far Cry 6, so if...
News Back 4 Blood Players Have A Major Concern With Its Solo Campaign
Update: Dev promises to "address" the issue
Update: Good news! Developer Turtle Rock Studios has responded to the feedback about Solo Campaign mode, promising to "address the issue" — with more news to come "as we strategise on potential ways to make it happen." Original story: There's a lot of hype surrounding Back 4 Blood's release on Xbox...
News These Xbox Series X|S Concept Controllers Look Horrifyingly Good
More stunning creations from POPeART
Just in time for Halloween, the talented creator POPeART (formerly known as Xbox Pope) has created a series of spooky-themed Xbox Series X|S controller concepts. They are based on Scream, Jason from Friday the 13th and Michael Myers' character in the film Halloween. As much as some Xbox fans would love to...
News Far Cry 6 Seems To Be Going Down Well With Xbox Players So Far
"This game is just pure fun for me"
Yesterday marked the release of Far Cry 6 for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, and we've seen plenty of praise for it across social media so far, along with very positive reports about its performance. Players have been taking to the Xbox Series X subreddit to share their experiences with it:
News Marvel's Avengers Sparks Rage As Paid XP Boosts Are Added To The Game
Despite suggestions it would never happen
It feels like Marvel's Avengers just can't retain much positivity for long, eh? A week after joining Xbox Game Pass for the first time, fans are up in arms over the latest update which has added paid XP and resource boosts to the game. The game's community is full of negativity about the move, with many...
Pick One Which Is Your Favourite Game In The GTA Trilogy?
GTA 3, Vice City or San Andreas?
Update (Oct 2021): With the announcement of GTA: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition, we thought we'd bring this back for a bit of fun! If you haven't already, let us know your favourite game in the trilogy down below. Original story (Aug 2021): It's time for another round of Pick One! This week, with the rumour...
News 343 To Showcase Halo Infinite's Ranked And Competitive Settings Next Week
Get ready for a full playthrough
We've seen Big Team Battles and 4v4 arena battles in Halo Infinite running on social settings, but next week we'll get a look at what the multiplayer aspects of the game are like on a more competitive level. Halo's eSports lead at 343 recently shared a tweet mentioning how the team had been filming ranked and...
News Yakuza's Creator Is Leaving SEGA, Like A Dragon Sequel In The Works
"As of today, a new Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio is born"
Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, the development studio behind the Yakuza and Judgment series', has announced it's undergoing a shakeup in which Yakuza creator Toshihiro Nagoshi and series producer Daisuke Sato are leaving SEGA. As a result, Masayoshi Yokoyama is taking over as director of the studio and...
News eFootball's First Patch Will Attempt To Fix Issues Later This October
"We apologise for any inconveniences"
We witnessed one of the worst launches in Xbox history in the form of the free-to-play PES replacement eFootball 2022 last month, and Konami has now promised to begin to fix its many issues in a patch later this October. In a message on social media, the development team "apologised for any inconveniences" so...
Thursday7th Oct 2021
News Two More Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass (October 7)
"Enjoy a genuinely terrifying experience"
It's Game Pass day! We've got two more games entering the service today, and both are brand-new launches on Xbox. Don't forget that Totally Accurate Battle Simulator also came out of preview earlier this week. Here are the new games you can download with Xbox Game Pass today: The Procession To Cavalry:...
News Xbox Series X|S Seagate Expansion Card Drops To Lowest UK Price So Far
Update: Looks like the deal is over
Update: Sadly, it looks like this deal has reverted back to around £200. Hopefully you managed to get one! Original story: If you're in the market for a 1TB Seagate Expansion Card to boost your Xbox Series X and/or Xbox Series S storage, we've come across a great deal on Amazon UK to grab one at a whopping 32%...
News Sky TV Has Partnered With Microsoft To Resurrect The Xbox Kinect
It's alive!
The Kinect is getting a form of reincarnation with the new Sky Glass Camera, a device that detects motion controls to work on the new series of Sky TVs in the UK. Does all of this sound familiar? That's because it looks and sounds eerily close to the Xbox Kinect. In fact, Sky is even partnering with Microsoft to bring some social...
News Xbox 20th Anniversary Special Edition Controller Arrives This November
Behold!
Update: It's official! Xbox has announced the 20th Anniversary Special Edition Controller, along with a unique Stereo Headset to celebrate the occasion. Razer has also created a Limited Edition Universal Quick Charging Stand to partner with the controller, available separately in the near future. You can pre-order the controller from the...
News Xbox Players Are Reporting Graphical Issues With Battlefield 2042
It's not a good start
Battlefield 2042's open beta is now available for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and EA Play members, but it appears it's not all smooth sailing. Many users are reporting an array of graphical issues, such as flashing lights and other various glitches. The experience seems to be fairly widespread, as we have also run into an...
News Resident Evil: Welcome To Racoon City's First Trailer Is Finally Here
Witness the origin of evil
After months of set pictures, promotional images and interviews, Sony has finally unveiled its first look at the upcoming Resident Evil reboot movie. Featuring iconic locations, callbacks to the game, zombies and even a lovely Licker, the trailer has everything a Resident Evil fan could want. That being said, it's wrapped...
PSA Back 4 Blood Can Be Pre-Installed With Xbox Game Pass
Ahead of its arrival next Tuesday
There's been a lot of hype and anticipation surrounding the release of Back 4 Blood on Xbox Game Pass, and subscribers can pre-install the game ahead of time, with the release set for next Tuesday, October 12. You're looking at a download size of around 34GB (on Xbox Series X), and you can start the download by...
Guide Everything You Need To Know About NHL 22's Free Xbox Game Pass Trial
Drop the puck with 10 free hours via EA Play from today
One of the great perks of EA Play being part of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is that we get access to loads of games at no extra charge, and we also get free trials of upcoming games such as this month's NHL 22. The latest entry in EA's hockey series doesn't technically release until October 15,...
News Influencers Receive Back 4 Blood Xbox Packages Ahead Of Launch
We want one!
We're just a few days away from Back 4 Blood joining Xbox Game Pass and marketing for the game is ramping up. The latest is seeing various influencers receive themed packages for the game, which leaves us incredibly jealous. Amongst the gifts, influencers are receiving a snazzy custom Xbox controller, along with a special jacket,...
News Arkane Lyon Studio Head Leaves Role After The 'Successful Launch' Of Deathloop
"I’m very proud of what we accomplished"
The head of the Arkane Lyon, Romuald Capron, has departed from the company after almost 17 years. Arkane Lyon is the same Bethesda developer behind the recent PlayStation 5 and PC release, Deathloop. Capron joined as a COO and production director in 2005 and was appointed as the studio head in 2019...
News The Xbox Stereo Headset Is Getting A 20th Anniversary Edition
Alongside the controller
Xbox has officially unveiled a 20th Anniversary Special Edition Controller today, set to release this November as part of the celebrations, and the Xbox Stereo Headset will also be benefiting from a Special Edition. The design, like the controller, similarly features a translucent black body with silver internals. "Green...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (October 7-10)
Become the greatest Shinobi
Ready for some free games to play over the weekend? Xbox has dropped another batch of titles and they're available to download and jump into right now. It's a bit of a low-key weekend, with some smaller titles on offer. The biggest choice is Port Royale 4, which will be backed up by Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker and...
News EA Sports Is Officially Thinking About Renaming The FIFA Series
"We’re reviewing our naming rights agreement"
EA Sports has confirmed it's looking into potentially renaming its world-renowned FIFA series of football (soccer) games in the future, as the company is reviewing its naming rights agreement with the sport's governing body. The news was revealed in a press release celebrating the successful launch of...
News Xbox Appears To Be Teasing A 20th Anniversary Controller
Let the speculation begin
If the announcement of a pair of Xbox inspired Adidas trainers wasn't enough to get you excited, the company now appears to be teasing a new controller to tie into their 20th anniversary. An image was shared on Xbox's social media channels, displaying a silhouetted controller. While it doesn't show too much, the one thing...
News Randy Pitchford Steps Down As Gearbox Software President
With Steve Jones taking his place
Randy Pitchford, the former president of Gearbox Software, has announced he has stepped down from the position in favour of becoming the CEO and president of The Gearbox Entertainment Company. Pitchford announced the shift in his position on Twitter, confirming that Steve Jones, the company's former chief...
Wednesday6th Oct 2021
Rumour Xbox Could Be Adding New Backwards Compatible Games This November
Possibly for Xbox's 20th anniversary
Stop us if you've heard this one before, but it's been rumoured that Xbox might be thinking about adding some more backwards compatible games to the library later this year, possibly to celebrate Xbox's 20th anniversary. This is according to XboxEra co-founder Shpeshal_Nick, who mentioned back in January that a...
News Ghost Recon Frontline Is Met With Tremendous Backlash On YouTube
Uh-oh
Yesterday, Ubisoft announced Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Frontline, its take on the battle royale genre which attempts to go up against goliaths such as Call of Duty: Warzone and Fortnite. Ho
News An Xbox Series X|S SSD Storage Adapter Could Save You Money
But it comes with some major caveats
With game sizes increasing and more Xbox Series X|S titles arriving on the market, storage is almost becoming a necessity. Unfortunately, the options available at present are fairly expensive, with Seagate SSD cards reaching upwards of £200+. That being said, a new report has surfaced suggesting a new SSD...
News Marvel’s Avengers Is Seeing A Huge Boost Since Joining Xbox Game Pass
Excelsior!
Marvel's Avengers didn't exactly take the gaming world by storm when it launched. While some were fans right away, the majority bounced off fairly quickly, with player numbers diminishing within just a few weeks. Despite these odds, Crystal Dynamics has been working effortlessly to add more to the game, and its latest addition into Xbox...
Roundup Here’s What The Critics Are Saying About Far Cry 6
Let's start a revolution
Far Cry 6 is here! The latest iteration in the franchise is arriving on Xbox this week and promises to introduce a terrifying villain along with a gorgeous open-world to explore, but does it live up to the hype? Reviews for the game are beginning to pour in, weighing in on how the latest entry compares to previous versions...
Guide When Is Stardew Valley Coming To Xbox Game Pass?
Here's when you can expect it
Stardew Valley has officially been announced for Xbox Game Pass, but the release date has remained unknown so far. That said, we do know of a release window of when the popular farming RPG will join the service. Announced as part of the August Xbox Indie Showcase, it was mentioned that the game will arrive "probably...
Random Xbox Jokingly Hopes To Appear In Season Two Of Squid Game
Let the games begin
Unless you've been living under a rock, Netflix's Squid Game has become something of a cultural phenomenon recently. Since releasing last month, the Korean series has made quite an impression over here in the West, along with becoming a huge talking point and an influence for memes. Xbox is now getting in on the action,...
News Ghost Recon Wildlands & Breakpoint Have Free DLC On Xbox Right Now
Grab it while you can
Interested in picking up some free DLC for Ghost Recon Wildlands and/or Breakpoint? It's being given away as part of Ghost Recon's 20th anniversary, but be warned that you've only got a few days to claim it. Let's start with Wildlands. The DLC for this one is Fallen Ghosts, which allows you to "fight a new powerful enemy,...
News Xbox Joins In On #ThankYouSakurai Smash Bros. Ultimate Celebrations
"It's an honor for us and our friends"
Although many Xbox fans were hoping to see Halo's Master Chief added to the roster of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate as the final fighter, it turned out to be Sora from the Kingdom Hearts series in the end. Microsoft fans didn't walk away empty-handed, though - with id Software's Doom Slayer entering the battle as...
News New Leaks Provide Further Evidence Of GTA Remastered Trilogy
It's just a matter of time now
If you were in any doubt that the rumoured GTA Remastered Trilogy might not come to fruition, you can pretty much put those fears to bed, as Rockstar Games itself appears to now be leaking its existence. Yesterday, dataminers discovered that not only a reference to the trilogy is embedded in the latest Rockstar...
News Ring Of Pain Creeps Its Way Onto Xbox Game Pass Next Week
Not to be mistaken with the ring of fire
The beauty of Xbox Game Pass is how it introduces us to weird and wonderful games we've never heard of before. Ring of Pain is one such title and will be joining the service on October 14 for Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC and Xbox Cloud Gaming. So, what is Ring of Pain? To put it simply, it's...
News Battlefield 2042's Beta Has Begun For Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Members
All-out warfare
After months of anticipation, Xbox players can finally get their first hands-on with Battlefield 2042. The open beta is available to download and play now for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S users who are signed up to Game Pass Ultimate or EA Play. Running up until October 10, players can dive into a match of Conquest and...
News Xbox & Adidas Are Bringing Out Some 20th Anniversary Sneakers
Celebrating 20 Years of Play
Xbox and adidas have announced a partnership today that sees Microsoft unveil its "first console-inspired sneaker collaboration in honor of the 20th anniversary of Xbox", which includes multiple sneakers. For now, the two companies are highlighting the exclusive new adidas Originals by Xbox sneaker, which features...
News Season 8 Of Halo: The Master Chief Collection Begins Next Week
And it may be the last...
343 Industries has announced that Season 8 of Halo: The Master Chief Collection will kick off on October 13, potentially serving as the last season-based content for the game. A brief teaser for the upcoming season was shared on social media, revealing it will be based around a medieval theme with unique armour offerings...
News Death's Door Is One Of Phil Spencer's Standout Games Of 2021
He's a fan
If you caught our review of Death's Door earlier this year, you'll know we were huge fans of the game. We loved it so much, we awarded it the extremely rare score of 10/10! It's not just us who loved it either. The game received critical acclaim, and now Xbox boss Phil Spencer has chimed in to express his love for it too. Sharing an...
Tuesday5th Oct 2021
News These Eight Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (October 5-15)
The latest batch of titles
The latest batch of Xbox Game Pass titles has arrived! Microsoft has today unveiled another eight games coming to the service over the next couple of weeks, with the highlight being the previously confirmed Back 4 Blood on day one. Here's what's coming to Xbox Game Pass over the next week-or-so:...
News Xbox's 'Installation Stopped' Issue Is Causing Havoc With Marvel's Avengers & Battlefield 2042
And pretty much everything else
Is your Marvel's Avengers, Battlefield 2042 Beta or any other Xbox download suddenly halting and saying "Installation Stopped" for no reason? You're not alone. We reported on this story yesterday, but due to a surge of players attempting to download those two games in particular, the issue is ramping up again on...
News Another Six Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass Soon (October 15)
Your last chance to try Tales of Vesperia
Update (October 5): Despite some confusion surrounding Gonner2 and Tales of Vesperia over the past couple of days, Microsoft has formally confirmed today that the six titles below will leave Xbox Game Pass on October 15. In addition, eight more games will be joining Xbox Game Pass between October 5 and 15...
News Victrix Unveils The 'World's Fastest Xbox Controller', Out Now
Along with a new wireless headset
Victrix has announced and launched the Gambit Dual Core Tournament Controller, which the company is dubbing the "world's fastest Xbox controller". The controller retails for $99.99 and claims to feature the "fastest thumbsticks, triggers and buttons on Xbox". All of this is said to be done with the dual cores, one...
News Visage Is Bringing Spooky Halloween Vibes To Xbox Game Pass This Week
Prepare to be scared
Halloween is kicking into gear a few weeks early, as the first-person psychological horror game Visage is making its way onto Xbox Game Pass on October 7. Playable on Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC and Xbox Cloud Gaming, fans of horror will no doubt be ready to turn off the lights and get ready for a P.T. influenced...
News Battlefield 2042's Beta Is Now Available To Pre-Download On Xbox
Time to fight
The time has finally arrived. Battlefield 2042's Xbox open beta is now ready to download ahead of its arrival on October 8th (or October 6th for EA Play and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members). You can download the beta now via the Microsoft Store, with the Xbox One version coming in at 9.34GB, while the Xbox Series X|S beta weighs in at...
News Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Frontline Is A New Free-To-Play, Battle Royale-Style FPS
"Think strategically and stay one step ahead"
Ubisoft has today announced Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Frontline, which is a free-to-play "tactical-action, massive PvP" shooter set to release for Xbox at some point in the future, with a PC test going live this October. The game will change you to "think strategically and stay one step ahead: work with...
Guide Watch Dogs Legion On Xbox Game Pass: Is It Coming To The Service?
Here's what we know so far
You might have heard a rumour about Watch Dogs: Legion coming to Xbox Game Pass over the past year, but as of October 2021, the game has yet to get a release date for Microsoft's service. So, where did this rumour come from? It actually stems from XboxEra podcast co-host, Shpeshal Ed, who heavily implied back in March...
Deals 300+ Games Included In This Week's Xbox Sales (October 5-12)
Including a special Harvest sale
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! This week's selection is a huge one, highlighted by special 'Harvest' and WB Publisher sales, and of course we've got the usual Deals with Gold and Spotlight sales as well. We've rounded up some of the most notable current deals below, and Xbox's Major Nelson has...
Deals All Classic Xbox Games In This Week's Sales (October 5-12)
Xbox 360 and original Xbox titles
This week's selection of Xbox Deals is now live, and alongside the usual Deals with Gold and Spotlight offerings, we've also got two special sales — one centred around WB Games, and the other called a 'Harvest' sale. Below, we've included every single Xbox 360 and original Xbox game available over the next week,...
News Ubisoft Reveals Pre-Load Info & Release Times For Far Cry 6 On Xbox
Only a few days until launch
Far Cry 6 is just a few days away and fans around the world are excited to dive into the latest open-world adventure. Ubisoft has now provided the times players can begin their journey into the upcoming title. Depending on your region, the game will be launching at midnight local time on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S...
News Xbox Web Store Receives Significant Overhaul, Here's A First Look
Rolling out first in Canada
The browser-based version of the Xbox Store has received very few updates in recent years, but Microsoft is embarking on a major overhaul of it in the near future, and it's already begun rolling out to users in Canada. It's accessible right now to anyone who browses the Canadian version of the web store, and the main...
Mini Review Bullets Per Minute - A Frantic FPS Metal Mosh Pit
Rock on!
Have you ever played Guitar Hero and lost yourself so much in the moment that you're thrashing around the room like a real-life rockstar? If so, then BPM: Bullets Per Minute is the game for you, mixing the iconic rhythm gameplay with all the ferocious action of DOOM. It's a unique sell for a game, and while it's a bit rough around the...
Random Xbox And Halo Fans Want Smash Bros. To 'Finish The Fight' With Master Chief
Could Spartan 117 join Steve, Banjo and Mario?
Update: Well, nevermind! Halo community manager John Junyszek has been spotted discussing this on Twitter, telling fans that it's "not happening but would be sick". Best not to get your hopes up for later today! Original story: 'Master Chief' has been trending on social media platforms like Twitter...
News Battlefield 2042's Digital Edition For Xbox Series X|S Now Includes The 'Cross-Gen Bundle'
Get access to the Xbox One version as well
In a change of heart, EA has announced a change in its plans for the Xbox Series X|S Digital Standard Edition of Battlefield 2042. Instead of locking the Xbox One version behind the more expensive Gold and Ultimate Editions, all buyers of the Xbox Series X|S version will now receive the last-gen version at...
Guide Battlefield 2042 Beta: Early Access Release Times For Xbox Game Pass Ultimate And EA Play
Here's when you can start playing
When does the Battlefield 2042 Beta begin on Xbox? The release times have been revealed, and thanks to EA Play and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, you can get early access to the beta a couple of days earlier than everyone else. It's now been confirmed that the Battlefield 2042 Beta early access will start at 12am PDT /...
Monday4th Oct 2021
News The Hell Let Loose Free Trial Is Going Down A Treat On Xbox Series X|S
"This game is incredible"
World War 2 shooter Hell Let Loose was given a 10-hour free trial on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S last week, and with players diving into it over the weekend, it seems the feedback has been largely positive thus far. Over on the official Hell Let Loose Reddit, reports have been coming in from new fans who have expressed...
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (October 5-8)
Welcome to Yara
It's time for another weekly Xbox new releases roundup, and this week is highlighted by the launch of Alan Wake Remastered on October 5 and Ubisoft's Far Cry 6 on October 7. We've also got the likes of Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania, Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl and Hell Let Loose making their debuts as well. As it stands, here's...
News Xbox Suffers With 'Installation Stopped' & 'Kicked From Party' Issues
"What's going on?"
If you were busy playing games over the weekend, you might have noticed that Xbox was acting a bit weirdly, and you're not alone. Reports have surfaced about installation issues and problems with Party Chat in particular. In regards to the former, players have found that their downloads have been making progress and then suddenly...
News Xbox Exec: Halo Infinite's Campaign Left Me 'Smiling All Weekend'
Sounds promising
With Halo Infinite fast approaching and multiplayer getting the bulk of the attention, some fans are worried about the game's campaign. The last we saw of it was during an Xbox showcase back in 2020, which left fans sceptical after its initial reveal. Since then we've heard very little of its development, but one Xbox executive has...
Guide Is New World Coming To Xbox?
A whole new world
Despite Amazon's track record of releasing less than favourable titles, their recent stab at the MMO genre entitled "New World" is proving to be a huge success on PC. New World is the latest game from Amazon Games, which is making waves across the PC community. The launch day saw a sea of people attempting to enter the game,...
Review Alan Wake Remastered - Remedy’s Cult Classic Still Holds Up
Wake up, Alan
When Alan Wake first launched back in 2010, it had the unfortunate task of going up against Red Dead Redemption. The initial batch of people jumping into the game was small, but thankfully over the years, it's gained a cult following via word of mouth. Fast forward to today and developer Remedy Entertainment is working on bringing a...
Soapbox I'm Not A Halo Fan, And Even I'm Enjoying Halo Infinite
The multiplayer technical preview has been a blast
You might want to chew me out for this one, reader, but I'm not what you'd call a "Halo fan". Have I played (most of) the games? Sure. Could I tell you the story details of the campaigns or name the famous maps in the multiplayer modes? Nope. For whatever reason, Halo passed me by in the early...
News Seagate's 512GB Xbox Series X|S Storage Card Is Almost Certainly Real
And it could be announced this week
Back in mid-September, a rumour started doing the rounds that Seagate might be preparing to bring out a 512GB version of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S storage expansion card, and now that definitely appears to be true. Windows Central has acquired an image of the supposed box for the 512GB version, while...
News Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel Launches This Winter, Will Be Free-To-Play
Experience the thrill of Yu-Gi-Oh trading card battles
Konami actually announced the existence of Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel a couple of months ago, but now it's been confirmed that the free-to-play card game will be launching sometime this winter for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. Details are still fairly thin on the ground, although we know that the...
Roundup Here’s What The Critics Are Saying About Alan Wake Remastered
Partying like it's 2010
The highly-anticipated Alan Wake Remastered officially launches this Tuesday (October 5) across all platforms, and the first reviews have begun dropping across the web today, including here at Pure Xbox! Here's what the verdict is so far (spanning both the Xbox Series X|S and PS5 versions): Pure Xbox (9/10): "If you've...
News Friday The 13th Devs Accidentally Reveal They're Working On A Ghostbusters Game
Who you gonna call?
It's been a long time since we last got a Ghostbusters game. It was 2009 when we last received a decent one, which saw the original cast return to reprise their roles. Now, it seems Illfonic, the team behind titles such as Friday the 13th: The Game, is working on a new title in the universe. It appears the news was accidentally...
News Life Is Strange: True Colors Adds 'High Performance' 60FPS Mode On Xbox Series X
Or just stick with 'High Resolution'
We've got some good news for Life is Strange: True Colors fans, as it's been confirmed today that the recently released game is getting a 'High Performance' mode on Xbox Series X as soon as this Tuesday, October 5. Details are limited, with the patch notes simply stating that the update adds a "High Resolution /...
Sunday3rd Oct 2021
Soapbox Is Dishonored Basically A James Bond Game In Disguise?
Hear me out...
I know exactly what you're thinking from the headline. What is this guy on about!? I know, I know, but bear with me here. Having revisited the James Bond films over the past month in anticipation of No Time To Die, I can't help but think of Dishonored. I've spent weeks trying to articulate my thoughts on it all, which hasn't at all...
News This Series X|S Controller Concept Celebrates Xbox's 20th Anniversary
Another stunning creation by POPeART
Microsoft loves to create new custom-themed Xbox Series X|S controllers, but it's not the only one doing this. The talented creator POPeART (formerly known as Xbox Pope) is back at it, this time with a very special 20th-anniversary edition - dedicated to Xbox's Aaron Greenberg. One fan mentioned how they'd...
Saturday2nd Oct 2021
Guide Microsoft Rewards: Earn 500 Easy Points With This New 'Shocktober' Xbox Challenge
500 points for just a few minutes of work!
It's Microsoft Rewards time! You might have noticed yesterday that another new punch card went live on the Microsoft Rewards app on Xbox, and it's a fantastic way to get 500 easy points for just a few minutes' work. As you can see from the image above, you first need to activate the 'Shocktober' punch card...
News Digital Foundry Praises Halo Infinite's 'Impressive' Performance Modes On Xbox
"Xbox One X surprised us most this time around"
The Halo Infinite Technical Preview has returned for all Xbox users this weekend (accessible via the Xbox Insider Hub app), and just like last week, it's getting a lot of praise across the board so far. Digital Foundry has also delved into the preview to reveal that the game's performance modes on...
News 343 Confirms Halo's Legendary Multiplayer Announcer Won't Be In Halo Infinite's BTB Mode
And some fans aren't happy
Part of what makes the Halo multiplayer experience so special is the legendary announcer, Jeff Steitzer. He's been voicing for the Halo series since the original game and in Halo Infinite returns as the "traditional multiplayer" announcer. While many fans were hoping to hear him in the game's Big Team Battle, it seems 343...
Pick One Which Is Your Favourite Xbox James Bond Game?
Remember, you can only pick one!
Update (Sat 2nd Oct, 2021): With No Time To Die releasing in cinemas this week, we wanted to bring back this Pick One James Bond feature from last year! However, we've also added a new poll specifically for Daniel Craig games below. Original story (Sat 21st Nov, 2020): It's time for another round of Pick One! This...
Review Xuan Yuan Sword 7 - A Huge Surprise Hit
A love letter to the original Xbox days of gaming
These days, games get so bogged down in their ideas that they lose their central idea. Take Assassin's Creed Valhalla for example. The game is fantastic but is accompanied by an extraordinary amount of filler, and the result is that the percentage of people who made it to the end is shockingly low...
Feature Aaero Is Well Worth A Download With Xbox Games With Gold This Month
Let the bass cannon kick it
Probably the most unknown and least visually enticing of October 2021's Xbox Games with Gold selection is an indie rhythm game known as Aaero, but having picked this game up back at launch, we can attest to its excellent quality and fantastic soundtrack, and we highly encourage you to give it a download if you're...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 2-3)
Are you assembling with the Avengers?
Welcome to the weekend! We're spoilt for choice this weekend, as we've got loads of new Xbox Game Pass additions including Marvel's Avengers and Scarlet Nexus, three more Free Play Days titles, the first two Games wi
Friday1st Oct 2021
Guide How To Claim 2500 Bonus Microsoft Rewards Points On Xbox In October
Your Monthly Bonus Round instructions
It's that time again! We're big fans of the Microsoft Rewards program here at Pure Xbox, which allows you to complete tasks in order to earn redeemable points which can be spent on gift cards, donations and much more. October 2021's "Monthly Bonus Round" challenge has just begun, and by satisfying a few easy...
Roundup Sorry Konami, But These eFootball Bugs Are Absolutely Hilarious
And terrifying in equal measure
Just for context here, this writer is a massive Pro Evolution Soccer fan. The development team has done wonderous work with gameplay over the past 20 years, but, for whatever reason, the higher-ups at Konami decided to kill off the PES brand earlier this year, and the replacement is eFootball, which so far is shaping...
News Phoenix Point Brings Its Tactical Combat To Xbox Game Pass
Take the fight to the alien menace
Today marks the last day of this current batch of Xbox Game Pass titles (it's been a busy week to say the least!), and what better way to end it than with Phoenix Point arriving on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. The turn-based tactical shooter plays out in a similar vein to games such as X-COM,...
Rumour Hellblade 2 Is 'Planned' To Be Shown At The Game Awards 2021
Broadcasting from the Microsoft Theatre this December
With E3 and Gamescom out of the way, what's next? Why, The Game Awards, of course! The show has been confirmed to be airing on December 9 and will be taking place as an in-person event at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles. Expectations for the show are high after recent years, and it seems...
Review FIFA 22 (XSX) - FIFA's Best Outing On The Pitch In Years
An impressive year for the footie behemoth
Last year's FIFA 21 was the series' first outing on the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, and while it proved a sizeable jump up from the Xbox One version in the visual department, there weren't too many comparisons to make from a gameplay perspective. FIFA 22, however, is marketing its next-gen version...
News Halo Infinite's Technical Preview Is Now Live For All Xbox Insiders
Go, go, go!
Eager to check out Halo Infinite's multiplayer? Well, all Xbox Insiders can get involved this weekend, and if you're not signed up, it's still super easy to do. If you haven't already, be sure to download the Xbox Insider app on your console, and you'll find the ability to grab the Halo Infinite technical preview within. Here's how to...
News Konami Is Reportedly Set To Remake Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater
Along with Castlevania and Silent Hill
There have been tons of reports over the past year that Konami was looking to revive Silent Hill and Castlevania, but one franchise that has remained relatively quiet is Metal Gear Solid. However, a new report suggests that not only is the company looking at bringing back the series, but could be working on a...
News Starfield Will Be Bethesda's 'Largest Translation Effort' Ever
"Over 300 actors and over 150,000 lines of dialogue"
Yesterday during Xbox's Tokyo Game Show livestream, Bethesda's Todd Howard made a brief appearance thanking Japanese fans for their support of series' like The Elder Scrolls and Fallout. Along with this message, he touched on Bethesda's new space RPG, Starfield - sharing some exclusive news for...
News Xbox Is Working 'Every Single Day' To Increase Its Line-Up Of Japanese Games
Phil knows it's important to fans
Head of Xbox Phil Spencer has mentioned on a number of occasions how the company would like to bolster its Japanese video game offerings, and the subject was briefly raised again during Xbox's Tokyo Game Show livestream. During a chat with Shinji Mikami - the found of Japanese studio Tango Gameworks (a developer...
News Xbox Reveals Various New Accessibility Features Coming Soon
Quick Settings, Night Mode, Colour Filters and more
Team Xbox has today unveiled a batch of new accessibility features that will be coming to Xbox soon, with the company preparing to celebrate accessible gaming and the Gaming & Disability community all month long. The first of these is New Game Accessibility Feature Tags for the Microsoft Store...
News Stranger Of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin Launches March 2022, Free Trial Now Available
Final Fantasy with a twist
Team Ninja's take on mixing a bit of Ninja Gaiden with Final Fantasy finally has a release date, as Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin has been confirmed to be launching on March 18, 2022 for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. As part of Square Enix's appearance at the Tokyo Game Show, the game's release...
Deals Get An Xbox Series S With A Free Copy Of FIFA 22 (UK)
To celebrate the launch of EA's latest release
We've got a great little deal to share if you're in the market for an Xbox Series S (thanks to Pure Xbox user Widey85 for the tip), as from today, a variety of UK retailers are giving away a free copy of FIFA 22 with an Xbox Series S. The deal is seemingly to celebrate the launch of EA's latest footie...
News Konami Apologises For eFootball 'Problems', Promises Improvements
"We will strive to improve the current situation"
There's been a lot of talk surrounding Konami's botched launch of eFootball over the past 24 hours, which currently holds an "Overwhelmingly Negative" rating on Steam, and the company has now come out and apologised publicly. In a statement, it was acknowledged that the game has suffered a lot of...
News Bloober Team Teases New Layers Of Fear Title Running In Unreal Engine 5
It looks scarily real
Bloober Team has previously been reported to be working on two new projects, both bigger in terms of scale compared to Xbox Game Pass title The Medium. We now have an indication as to what one of them will be, as the team has shared a look at a new title set in the Layers of Fear universe, running in Unreal Engine 5.
