News Another Seven Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass Soon (January 15)
Update: Kingdom Hearts 3 added to the list
News Three Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (January 4)
All previously unannounced
News The Ubisoft+ Subscription Service Is Officially Coming To Xbox
Update: No sign of Game Pass though
Feature Is It Worth Buying An Xbox One In 2022?
There's life in the old dog yet
News - 2022, Week 01
Sunday9th Jan 2022
News OG Xbox Creator 'Feared It Was All Over' At The Xbox One Launch
"There was a moment..."
We've been hearing a lot from the "Father of Xbox" Seamus Blackley in recent weeks to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Xbox, and he happened to mention on Twitter yesterday that he felt Xbox One almost killed off the brand entirely. In response to a comment about the Power On: The Story of Xbox documentary, Blackley (who...
News Dying Light 2 Will Take About 500 Hours To 100%
Sorry, achievement hunters
Well, here's some news achievement hunters on Xbox might not appreciate - Dying Light 2 will apparently take 500 hours to "fully complete". Techland shared this information over on social media - comparing it to how long it would take to walk from Warsaw to Madrid. It had many fans worried they wouldn't be able to commit...
News Liked Golf Story On Switch? Check Out RPGolf Legends On Xbox This Month
"Become the legend in this golf-action-adventure"
Golf Story is one of the most popular sports games on Nintendo Switch, and if you're looking for something in a similar vein on Xbox, it's worth keeping an eye out for RPGolf Legends — it's set to release on Thursday, January 20th. The game sees you travelling around in a unique open-world where...
Saturday8th Jan 2022
Guide Xbox Game Pass January 2022 List: Coming Soon & Leaving Soon
The latest Game Pass reveals and updates
Looking for a complete list of Xbox Game Pass games coming soon in January 2022? 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 January, as...
Video Here's 15 Minutes Of The Anacrusis, Coming To Xbox Game Pass Next Week
"An infinitely-replayable fight against alien hordes"
The Anacrusis is one of two games launching with Xbox Game Pass next week, taking the form of a four-player, cooperative first-person shooter in which you embark on an "infinitely-replayable fight against alien hordes." The game is launching as part of Xbox Game Preview (early access) on...
Guide Best Xbox Games For Kids 2022
The 30 best Xbox games for family fun in 2022
What are the best Xbox kids games? As the parent or primary carer of young kids who've recently got their hands on an Xbox One, Series X or Series S, or are beginning to show an interest in gaming in general, it can be pretty tough to know exactly what games out there are suitable for them to play...
News Phil Spencer Has Been Taking Some Snaps In The Ascent On Xbox
The dev seems overjoyed
Head of Xbox Phil Spencer is a true gamer and we know he loves to spend his time in titles like Destiny 2. More recently it's been 343's hit Halo Infinite. So, what's he been up to lately? It seems he's now checking out the gritty cyberpunk action RPG, The Ascent — making use of the capture feature. If you've not played...
Pick One Which Is Your Favourite Game In The Mass Effect Trilogy?
First, second or third?
It's time for another round of Pick One! This weekend, to celebrate the addition of Mass Effect Legendary Edition on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (via EA Play), we thought we'd take a closer look at its three classic games. We actually did a similar poll to this back in November 2020, with Mass Effect 2 coming out on top with 67%...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (January 8-9)
Fighting fires with Embr?
Welcome to the weekend! We imagine many people will be diving into Mass Effect Legendary Edition with Game Pass Ultimate and EA Play over the next couple of days, but we've also been treated to many other Game Pass additions this week, and don't forget about the massive Xbox "Last Chance" sale if you're eager to
Friday7th Jan 2022
News Mass Effect 5 Poster Is Hiding 'At Least Five Surprises', Says BioWare
"There are a handful of hidden treats"
Back in November, BioWare celebrated N7 Day by sharing new artwork for Mass Effect 5, and the company has teased fans this week by suggesting there are "at least five surprises" hidden within it. In a status update from Studio General Manager Gary McKay, he stated these surprises "point to an amazing future":...
News MSI Is Launching Its Very First 4K, 144Hz Xbox Edition Monitor
"A powerful gaming display built for Xbox"
MSI has announced that it's bringing a special Xbox Edition of its Optix MPG321UR-QD monitor to market, complete with "various features designed for console gamers to provide an amazing experience on Xbox Series X|S." The 32-inch IPS monitor includes 4K UHD resolution (3840x2160) with two HDMI 2.1 ports,...
Guide Microsoft Rewards: Earn 500 Easy Points With This New 'Resolutions' Xbox Challenge
500 points for just a few minutes' work!
It's Microsoft Rewards time! You might have noticed today 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. Firstly, you'll need to activate the 'Conquer Your Resolutions' punch card on the app, and then...
Talking Point What Xbox Game Are You Most Excited For In 2022?
Starfield? Elden Ring? Hogwarts Legacy?
Xbox undoubtedly had a fantastic year in 2021 — Xbox Game Pass enjoyed its best 12 months in existence, the likes of Halo Infinite and Forza Horizon 5 lived up to expectations, and the Series X and S continued to receive great reports from fans and critics alike. But what about 2022? Well, it seems to be...
News Xbox Made Progress In Japan Last Year, Despite Being Heavily Outsold By PS5
The 2021 sales figures are in
Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo sales figures from Japan in 2021 have been rolling in over the past 24 hours, with GamesIndustry.biz reporting (via Famitsu) that 95,598 Series X|S consoles were sold in the country last year. Unfortunately, that's miles behind the 5.3 million Nintendo Switch units sold, and ten times...
News BioWare: Mass Effect Legendary Edition Shows The Value Of 'Striving For Excellence'
"The feedback has been insanely positive"
In case you've been living under a rock, Mass Effect Legendary Edition was officially added to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate via EA Play yesterday, and BioWare has been speaking a bit about the game's success in 2021. In a recent update, BioWare Studio General Manager Gary McKay highlighted that the game has...
Roundup Rainbow Six Extraction Hands-On Previews Suggest It's 'Fun' But 'Familiar'
"I wasn't sure how much replay value it had"
This week treated us to the surprising news that Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Extraction will be launching with Xbox Game Pass on January 20th, and ahead of that date, various outlets have been given access to a hands-on preview of the game. The verdict? It seems like most are enjoying it, but they've got...
News E3 2022's 'In Person' Event Has Been Axed
And ESA hasn't confirmed a digital show yet
The ESA has announced this year's E3 will no longer go ahead "in person" due to the pandemic. Here's the full statement via IGN: “Due to the ongoing health risks surrounding COVID-19 and its potential impact on the safety of exhibitors and attendees, E3 will not be held in person in 2022. We remain...
Thursday6th Jan 2022
News Xbox Dev Mode Accounts Were Disabled By Mistake, Suggests Microsoft
"We are working on reenabling these accounts"
Update: Well, here's an interesting update to the story! Xbox Director of Project Management Jason Ronald has taken to Twitter this evening to state that Microsoft has "no plans to remove or disable Developer Mode on Xbox consoles", while also confirming that various Dev Mode accounts were "inadvertently...
Random Xbox Fan Wins $4,000 Custom Series X Bundle, But Fails To Claim It In Time
"We need you to reply by October..."
We've seen a lot of custom Xbox Series X and Series S bundles being given away by Microsoft over the past year, either via Twitter or as part of Microsoft Rewards. While many have questioned whether anyone actually wins them, it's been proved they do — although one unlucky Xbox fan happened to find this out the...
News Three Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (January 6)
It's Mass Effect day!
It's Game Pass day! The big highlight of today is undoubtedly Mass Effect Legendary Edition's arrival on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and EA Play, but we've also got Embr and Outer Wilds joining the service as well. Here are the new games you can download with Game Pass today: Embr: Console, PC, Cloud: Team up w
Hands On Mass Effect Legendary Edition - The Best Way To Experience The Original Series
I'm Commander Shepard and this is my favourite remaster on the Citadel
Update (January 2022): With Mass Effect Legendary Edition joining Xbox Game Pass Ultimate via EA Play this week, we're republishing this hands on feature / review to give you a better idea of what to expect. Original story (May 2021): Back in 2007, when Master Chief was still...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (January 6-9)
Including Battlefield 2042!
It's time for another batch of Free Play Days titles! 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 highlight is undoubtedly Battlefield 2042, which includes the Series X and Series S versions, while there's also...
News Xbox Game Pass For PC Was Too Confusing Of A Name, Says Microsoft
"We had this user confusion..."
You might have missed it back in December — Microsoft announced as part of The Game Awards 2021 that it was rebranding Xbox Game Pass for PC, changing the name to just "PC Game Pass" from now on. In a recent interview with ROG Global (as highlighted by
News The Rock Comments On Unveiling The Xbox With Bill Gates In 2001
"We were the coolest cats in Vegas..."
The unveiling of the original Xbox by Bill Gates and The Rock at the CES trade show is one of the most famous moments in the brand's history, and it took place exactly 21 years ago today on January 6th, 2001. At the time, it seemed like such a bizarre crossover — Dwayne Johnson was still a WWF wrestler back...
News Bungie Appears To Be Hiring For Its Unannounced Project
What could it be?
Last year, you might recall how the Destiny and former Halo developer Bungie was teasing something, that appeared to be tied to an unannounced project. While it seems nobody really knows exactly what is going on behind the scenes at Bungie, it's still recruiting for this new project, with a former Guild Wars 2 team member signing...
News Far Cry 6's Pagan Min DLC Is Dropping On Xbox Next Week
Included as part of the Season Pass
If you've been looking forward to the second major DLC release for Far Cry 6, you'll be glad to know it's releasing next week on Tuesday, January 11th, with this one focusing on the iconic villain from Far Cry 4, Pagan Min. Included as part of the Season Pass, this DLC is said to blend "intense action and...
News Hatsune Miku Logic Paint S Arrives On Xbox Later This Month
With a 20% discount if you pre-order now
We've never seen a Hatsune Miku game on Xbox, but we're getting one this month with Hatsune Miku Logic Paint S! The picross game first launched for Nintendo Switch back in March 2021, and is now available for pre-order on Xbox One, Series X, Series S and PC with a 20% discount, with the release date set for...
Wednesday5th Jan 2022
News The Ubisoft+ Subscription Service Is Officially Coming To Xbox
Update: No sign of Game Pass though
Update: Ubisoft has clarified that this service will unfortunately not be available with Xbox Game Pass. Original story: There have been suggestions for a while that Ubisoft might be planning to bring its Ubisoft+ subscription service to Xbox, and that's exactly what's going to happen, as the company has...
Feature Is It Worth Buying An Xbox One In 2022?
There's life in the old dog yet
Is it worth buying an Xbox One S or Xbox One X in 2022? The two consoles have since been succeeded by the new Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X which released in November 2020, but millions of people have yet to make the jump, and the Xbox One still remains a very popular line of consoles right now. So, is it still...
News Rainbow Six Extraction Releases Day One With Xbox Game Pass
Available later this month
It's time for another day one Game Pass announcement! Xbox and Ubisoft have officially confirmed that Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Extraction will launching with Xbox Game Pass on January 20th, 2022. The game will be available on console, PC and cloud, allowing you to "jump into this intense, thrilling, and unpredictable PvE...
News Nobody Saves The World Launches With Xbox Game Pass Later This Month
From the creators of Guacamelee!
Nobody Saves The World has been on our radar for a while, serving as a new take on Action RPGs from the creators of the excellent Guacamelee!, and it's now been confirmed to be launching with Xbox Game Pass on January 18th. In the game, you'll complete Quests to discover and swap between many varied and distinct...
News 343 Reveals Changes To Halo Infinite's Fracture: Tenrai Event
Based on community feedback and internal goals
Winter Contingency is now over in Halo Infinite multiplayer, and to fill the void, 343 has reintroduced the Fracture: Tenrai event. Once again, this is a completely free and limited-time event that returns multiple times over a season - offering unique cosmetics and rewards across 30 tiers. Tenrai is...
News Xbox Team Investigating Issues With Unresponsive Guide Button
"We're trying to nail down what's going on"
If you've been having issues where the Xbox Guide button appears to be slow and unresponsive, you're not alone. Over on Twitter, Xbox Engineering Lead Eden Marie has confirmed the team is trying to "nail down what's going on." We've seen reports from multiple Xbox users in recent weeks that the guide...
Talking Point With PSVR 2 On The Way, Do You Wish Xbox Also Had A VR Headset?
Or would it be a bad idea?
As you may have already seen earlier today, Sony has formally announced the PlayStation VR2, the second version of the company's virtual reality headset — this time being designed specifically for PlayStation 5. The PSVR2 includes features such as a 4K HDR OLED screen with a 110-degree viewing angle, eye-tracking,...
Deals All Classic Xbox Games In This Week's Sales (January 4-11)
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 'Last Chance' sale featuring various titles that were previously included in the recent Countdown Sale. Below, we've included every single Xbox 360 and original Xbox game available over...
News Spelunky 2 Makes Its Xbox (And Game Pass) Debut Next Week
Meet the next generation of explorers
Microsoft announced the latest batch of Xbox Game Pass titles yesterday, and one of them is the roguelike platformer Spelunky 2, which despite first releasing back in 2020, will be making its debut on Xbox next Thursday, January 13th. The game is a sequel to the 2008 Xbox Live Arcade title, and is "greatly...
News Playground Games Co-Founder Gavin Raeburn Is Leaving The Company
After 12 years and five Forza Horizon games
It has been revealed that Gavin Raeburn, co-founder at Playground Games, is leaving the company after 12 years. As announced via Windows Central, Microsoft highlighted that Raeburn is stepping away from his position as Studio Head at the Forza Horizon and Fable studio, with fellow co-founder Trevor...
News Skull & Bones Co-Director Leaves Ubisoft After 15 Years
"On to new exciting adventures"
Ubisoft's Skull & Bones has suffered a notoriously slow development process, with suggestions that it had been rebooted in 2020 and was still "struggling to take shape" in 2021, and now its co-director has also left the company. In a message on
Tuesday4th Jan 2022
News Another Seven Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass Soon (January 15)
Update: Kingdom Hearts 3 added to the list
Update: Microsoft has confirmed that The Little Acre was included in the original list by mistake (it's already left Game Pass), however Kingdom Hearts 3 will also now be leaving on January 15th as well. You can check the updated table below: Original story: Microsoft has unveiled the next set of seven...
News Three Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (January 4)
All previously unannounced
It's Game Pass day! We weren't expecting any additions to the service today, but we've received three new GP titles in the form of Gorogoa, Olija and The Pedestrian. You can find out more about them below. Here are the new games you can download with Game Pass today: Gorogoa: Console, PC, Cloud: Gorogoa is an...
News These Five Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (January 6-13)
It's Mass Effect time!
The latest batch of Xbox Game Pass titles has arrived! Microsoft has today unveiled another five games coming to the service over the next week, with the highlight undoubtedly being Mass Effect Legendary Edition! Here's what's coming to Xbox Game Pass over the next week-or-so: Date Game Platform January 6 Embr Console,...
News How To Pre-Install Mass Effect Legendary Edition With Xbox Game Pass
Heading to EA Play this week
Good news! Mass Effect Legendary Edition is coming to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate via EA Play later this week on Thursday, January 6th. The bad news is there's no official way to pre-install it, at least not at the time of writing. Fortunately, even though you can't officially pre-install it with Game Pass, there is a way...
News Who's Your Daddy?! Brings Its Ridiculousness To Xbox This Wednesday
As part of Xbox Game Preview
Remember the Steam craze a few years ago that was Who's Your Daddy?! The game has since racked up over 16,000 "Mostly Positive" reviews on the platform (and "billions" of views on YouTube), and it's coming to Xbox this Wednesday. For those who aren't in the know, Who's Your Daddy?! is a casual multiplayer game in which...
Deals 250+ Games Included In This Week's Xbox Sales (January 4-11)
Deals with Gold, Spotlight & 'Last Chance' offers
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! With the Countdown Sale finally now over, we've been treated to a new batch of over 250 deals — although some of those Countdown offers are now part of a "Last Chance" sale. We've rounded up some of the most notable current deals below, and Xbox's...
News Alan Wake Remastered Adds Auto HDR Support For Xbox Series X|S
Here are the full patch notes
The superb Alan Wake Remastered has gone one step further in improving the experience for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S users today, adding support for the Auto HDR feature on those consoles. If you're unaware, Auto HDR allows games without HDR to take advantage of an automated version of it instead, which ultimately...
News Halo Co-Creator Praises Halo Infinite's Campaign, Says It 'Brings Back The Magic'
Master Chief is in top form
Halo co-creator Marcus Lehto has given the latest entry in the long-running sci-fi series, Halo Infinite, the thumbs up. In an incredibly brief tweet over on the social media platform Twitter, Lehto mentioned how he had really been enjoying his time with the campaign so far, noting how it "brings back" the magic...
News Buy This Nail Polish, And You'll Get Free Content For Halo Infinite & Forza Horizon 5
Talk about a random collab
In one of the most random partnerships we've seen in some time, Xbox has teamed up with leading nail polish brand OPI to introduce an "Xbox-inspired Spring 2022 Collection" — complete with free in-game content for Halo Infinite and Forza Horizon 5. The new collection will launch in Spring 2022, and includes "12 hues...
News Halo Infinite Lead Narrative Designer Leaves 343 To Join Riot Games
"It was a terrifically difficult decision"
The Lead Narrative Designer on Halo Infinite, Aaron Linde, has announced he's left 343 Industries to join Riot Games. Linde first announced his departure from 343 Industries on New Year's Eve, telling his followers that it was a "terrifically difficult decision" to leave the company, and calling Halo...
Monday3rd Jan 2022
News Samsung TV 'Gaming Hub' To Launch In 2022, But No Sign Of Xbox Cloud Support Yet
It's surely only a matter of time
As part of CES 2022, Samsung has announced that some of its 2022 Smart TVs will be introducing a new 'Gaming Hub' feature, allowing direct access to multiple cloud gaming services with support for Xbox and PlayStation controllers. So far, NVIDIA GeForce Now, Google Stadia and Utomik's cloud gaming service have been...
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