News These 10 Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (February 3-14)
Update: The leak has been confirmed
Guide How To Buy 'Delisted' Backwards Compatible Games On Xbox
Like Daytona USA, Jet Set Radio and others
News Xbox Seemingly Adding Hulu As New Game Pass Ultimate Perk
Update: It's official!
News Sony Boss Tells PlayStation Owners To 'Expect More Acquisitions'
Hold onto your butts
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (February 1-4)
Fight the infected in a post-apocalyptic open world
News - 2022, Week 05
Sunday6th Feb 2022
News Xbox Fan Shares Their Experience Playing Game Pass With Phil Spencer
"It was a surreal moment..."
It's well known that Xbox boss Phil Spencer sometimes likes to play multiplayer games online with fans, and Reddit user OmnicientWolfGaming recently detailed their experience playing Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Extraction with the Microsoft Gaming CEO on Xbox Game Pass. In his post, the Redditer explained that he joined...
News PlatinumGames' Hideki Kamiya Is Still Keen To Team Up With Xbox
"Let's work together again"
PlatinumGames' Xbox exclusive Scalebound might have got axed in the end, but doesn't appear to have done any damage to the Japanese studio's relationship with Microsoft. Platinum director Hideki Kamiya (Bayonetta 3, Devil May Cry) recently shared a photo of a gift from Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer on behalf of team...
Competition We're Giving Away The Nacon MG-X Pro xCloud Controller (UK)
Your chance to win this excellent Android controller
It's competition time! We recently reviewed the Nacon MG-X Pro Xbox Cloud Gaming controller for Android here at Pure Xbox, and courtesy of the folks over at Nacon, we're giving another one away to PX readers in the UK! We're running this competition via Twitter (apologies to those who aren't on...
Saturday5th Feb 2022
News Xbox Is Trying To 'Undercut And Dominate' The Games Industry, Argues TV Host
"It's bad for makers, bad for players"
Oh boy, here we go. American TV host and comedian Adam Conover has been going a bit viral overnight due to his thoughts on Microsoft's "monopolisation" of the games industry, claiming that's he's worried about the future. In a video posted to Twitter and TikTok, Conover explained that he felt Microsoft's...
News Popular 'Super Spy' Tipped To Make A Return In The Next Few Weeks
Who could it be?
It looks like an old friend could be making a return very soon, we just don't know who exactly it is... According to VGC editor and ex-Playtonic writer Andy Robinson, a "super spy" may potentially be making a comeback within the next few weeks. Here's his brief teaser message that was shared over on Twitter. Graslu00 - an...
Pick One Which Of Next Week's Game Pass Games Are You Most Excited For?
CrossfireX? Or something else?
It's time for another round of Pick One! This weekend, looking ahead to next week's slate of five Xbox Game Pass titles, we thought we'd highlight them once again and see which you're most looking forward to trying out. The highlight is arguably CrossfireX, which will be launching one of its two campaigns on Xbox Game...
News GRID Legends Is Bringing Chaotic Closed Circuit Racing To Xbox This Month
Including the 'Driven to Glory' storyline
While PlayStation's Gran Turismo 7 will be getting a lot of attention in the coming weeks, Xbox is getting a new closed circuit racer this month. GRID Legends has been in development at Codemasters since 2019's GRID, and out of nowhere, its release has creeped up on us. To celebrate launch month, the...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (February 5-6)
Did you pick up Dying Light 2?
Welcome to the weekend! We're sure many of you will be checking out Dying Light 2 over the next couple of days, but if you're not interested in Techland's latest creation, you've still got a batch of new Xbox Game Pass titles, more Free Play Days titles and another massive set of deals to take advantage of — plenty
Friday4th Feb 2022
News GTA 5 Launches March 15 For Xbox Series X|S, Includes Ray-Tracing
And "up to" 60 frames per-second
We've got a date! Rockstar Games has confirmed today that GTA 5 will be heading to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on March 15th, 2022, packed with visual and performance upgrades including 4K and "up to" 60fps. Rockstar says there will be "new graphics modes" allowing for 4K and up to 60 frames per-second, as well...
News Phil Spencer "Wouldn't Take No For An Answer" When Creating Xbox Game Pass
Persistence pays off
It's safe to say that Phil Spencer has transformed Xbox since he took over the brand in 2014. Perhaps the biggest transformation, aside from studio acquisitions, is Xbox Game Pass. However, persuading those at Microsoft that Game Pass was a good idea, wasn't always easy. In a WSJ report on Microsoft's
Guide Upcoming Xbox Games And Accessories For February And March 2022
Elden Ring! Dying Light 2! And more!
We may be almost as far away from the holiday season as possible (bah!), but there are so many great games for us still to play and so many that are just around the corner, too. Below, we've rounded up a variety of top games that are launching on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One over the next couple of months. We...
News There's Still No Word On A Free GTA 5 Upgrade For Xbox Series X|S
Third time's a charm... for Rockstar
Now that we finally know the release date for Grand Theft Auto 5 on Xbox Series X|S, we're left wondering, will there be a free upgrade of any kind? So far, it's looking like a no, sadly. Ever since the current-gen version of GTA 5 was announced, there's been no mention of an upgrade path for last-gen players...
News Rockstar Confirms GTA 6 Development Is 'Well Underway'
More info to come "as soon as we are ready"
Rumours of Grand Theft Auto 6 have been swirling for years now, which is understandable, given it's been almost a decade since Grand Theft Auto 5. Well, we now have it straight from the horse's mouth: GTA 6 is in "active development" at Rockstar Games. The team has tucked this tidbit in its latest
News PlayStation Execs Congratulate Xbox's Phil Spencer On His Lifetime Achievement Award
"So well deserved"
It was announced yesterday that Xbox boss and Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer would be the next recipient of the prestigious AIAS Lifetime Achievement Award on Thursday, February 24th in Las Vegas, and many industry members have since been taking to social media to congratulate Xbox's head honcho. Spencer has responded to many...
News Sony Explains Why Bungie Joined PlayStation Studios
Bungie wants its IP to "grow big", potentially beyond games
Sony's recent announcement that it would be acquiring Destiny 2 developer Bungie has left a lot scratching their heads. The developer moved away from Microsoft and eventually did the same thing with Activision - reclaiming its independence, and yet now it's signed on with Sony. While...
News It's Official, Infinity Ward Is Working On This Year's Call Of Duty
And it's "coming soon"
The next Call of Duty entry is expected to arrive this year - and we've now got an official confirmation via social media and Activision Blizzard's latest financial report. It confirms development of the 2022 entry is being handled by the team over at Infinity Ward, and that this "new generation" game is "coming soon". In...
Poll Where Do You Want GTA 6 To Be Set?
A returning city or somewhere new?
Now that we know GTA 6 is, officially, in development over at Rockstar Games, the news got us thinking about where we'd like the next game to take place. We've seen New York a few times now in the form of Liberty City, as well L.A making multiple appearances as Los Santos. These have become iconic GTA locations...
News Xbox Series X|S Version Of Apex Legends Could Be Coming Real Soon
Native next-gen goodness
Apex Legends has been playable on Xbox Series X|S via backward compatibility since the systems launched. However, developer Respawn has repeatedly expressed its intention to create a proper next-gen port. Well, it seems like that port grows ever closer. In a recent preview event for Apex's 'Defiance' update, the developer...
News Far Cry 6's Final DLC, Featuring FC5 Villain Joseph Seed, Launches Next Week
Sewing the seed
Far Cry 6 has had quite a quick turnaround when it comes to its DLC roadmap. The game only launched last October, and we've seen multiple paid and free DLC packs since then. The final paid pack, 'Joseph: Collapse', now has a launch date: February 8th. This DLC is all about Far Cry 5's mental main villain, Joseph Seed. The cult...
Thursday3rd Feb 2022
News Xbox Seemingly Adding Hulu As New Game Pass Ultimate Perk
Update: It's official!
Update: We've got confirmation! The official Hulu website has confirmed this Perk is included with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, so if you can't access it yet, you should be able to soon. However, it's limited to US subscribers only. Here are the full terms and conditions: Offer valid in the U.S. only, for 2 months of Hulu (No...
News Dying Light 2 Only Hits 1080p/30FPS On Xbox Series S, No 60FPS Option
You'll have what you're given
Dying Light 2 is finally out tomorrow, February 4th, and it launches across both generations of consoles. We're getting native next-gen versions then, and that includes Xbox Series S. However, the options on Microsoft's lower-powered next-gen machine are a bit disappointing. Basically, the Xbox Series S has one...
News Three Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (February 3)
A solid start to the month
It's another Game Pass day! The first three games of the February slate arrive today, two of which are available now (Contrast, Dreamscaper) while Telling Lies arrives later today. Here are the three new games you can play on Xbox Game Pass today: Contrast: Console, Cloud: CONTRAST, developed by independent...
News Forza Vs. Gran Turismo 7 Is The Hot Debate On Social Media Right Now
Following yesterday's State of Play
If you happen to follow the good folks over at our sister site Push Square, you may have seen yesterday that Sony held a PlayStation State of Play event decided entirely towards Gran Turismo 7, and we have to say, it looks great! You can imagine what
News OG Xbox Exclusive Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath Returns In HD Next Week
"17 years after the original"
If you were playing Xbox back during the original generation, you might remember the system exclusive Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath - released in 2005. An updated version of the sci-fi western action-adventure by Oddworld Inhabitants is now making a return to the current Xbox next week on February 11th for $19.99 USD or...
News Xbox Boss Phil Spencer Is Getting A Lifetime Achievement Award
Very well deserved!
The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences has announced today that Xbox boss Phil Spencer will be the recipient of the AIAS Lifetime Achievement Award at the 25th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards ceremony in Las Vegas later this month. The award will be presented to Spencer by Bethesda's Todd Howard, and you'll be able to watch the...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (February 3-6)
Included with Xbox Live Gold & Game Pass Ultimate
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. Update: Microsoft has now confirmed that the following three games are Free Play Days titles. Bad North: Jotunn...
Review OlliOlli World - The Best 2.5D Skateboarding Experience You Can Have
Skate or Die!
Skateboarding video games have made a comeback over the past few years – with Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater returning to the spotlight in 2020 and EA’s Skate series also set for a return in the future. There have been some smaller indie efforts as well, like Skater XL,
News Forza Horizon 5 Series 4 Update Introduces The Horizon World Cup, New Showcases
And a whole lot more!
A lot of Forza Horizon 5's updates so far have focused on ironing out bugs, understandable, as the online mode was a bit borked at launch. Things are more stable now though, and alongside the latest festival playlist update, Playground Games is adding a few new features. First up is the Horizon World Cup. This event takes...
News Skate 4 'Launching Soon' And Will Feature User-Generated Content, Says EA CEO
When's "soon"?
Tucked into EA's recent financial earnings call, CEO Andrew Wilson spoke about the company's sports titles, including upcoming plans for Skate 4. It looks like the long-awaited sequel to 2010's Skate 3 (yes, 2010!) might be closer than we first anticipated. In the call, Wilson speaks about user-generated content in the likes of FIFA,...
News Phil Spencer Congratulates Psychonauts 2 On Winning GOTY At New York Game Awards
"One of the great games of 2021"
2021 might be long gone at this point, but we're still getting the odd few Game of the Year awards cropping up, and the latest is courtesy of the New York Game Awards which has gifted the GOTY honour to Double Fine's Psychonauts 2. In response, Xbox boss Phil Spencer took to Twitter today to share his...
News Konami Is Doubling Down On NFTs To 'Preserve Content As Commemorative Art'
Surprised?
Konami has revealed that, yep, it plans to continue to work on NFTs in the future. After companies like EA and Team17 backed off on NFT plans, Konami is full steam ahead on NFT creation, at least for now. In the company's latest financial results breakdown, the subject of NFTs is hidden within their 'Digital
News This Fantastic BioShock Fan Film Makes Us Really Want BioShock 4
Is a man not entitled to another sequel?
BioShock 4, or whatever the next BioShock turns out to be, is one of our most anticipated games here at Pure Xbox. So much so that we'll take anything 'BioShock' we can get. That's led us to this brilliant fan-made short film, set in the heart of Rapture. Filmmaker Steve Turselli and his crew have created an...
News 343 Industries Has Deployed Halo Infinite's Big Team Battle Fix
Will it do the trick?
Update: The BTB update is now live - you can view the full patch notes over on Halo Waypoint's support page. Last month, Halo Infinite developer 343 Industries tried its best to fix Big Team Battle. The large-scale mode has been plagued with matchmaking issues pretty much since launch. Well, the team is having another crack...
Wednesday2nd Feb 2022
Guide How To Buy 'Delisted' Backwards Compatible Games On Xbox
Like Daytona USA, Jet Set Radio and others
Want to know how to buy 'delisted' backwards compatible Xbox games like Daytona USA, Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, Jet Set Radio and many others? It's a question we see popping up all the time, and the solution applies to a variety of backwards compatible Xbox 360 gam
News Everything You Need To Know About CrossfireX On Xbox Game Pass
Single-player details, pre-load info & more
Crossfire's Xbox version has been long in the making, and it's now a little over a week away from launch. Earlier this week we learnt that the game is coming to Xbox Game Pass (sort of, more on that below), bolstering the February lineup. CrossfireX launches this February, and ahead of the game's release,...
News Xbox Exclusive 'As Dusk Falls' Gets ESRB Rating Ahead Of Game Pass Release
Shadow drop?
Some of you may remember As Dusk Falls, an Xbox published title revealed way back at the Xbox Games Showcase in July 2020. We've seen nothing on the game since then, but it looks like release may be closer than expected. The ESRB, the American ratings board, has just rated As Dusk Falls. It'll be a rated M title when it
Review Dying Light 2 - More Is Less In Techland's Latest
Dying Lite
Techland's Dying Light is, hands down, one of our favourite zombie-flavoured survival horror games released over the past decade. A uniquely gritty, ultra-violent affair that makes up for its narrative shortcomings with top-notch parkour gameplay and satisfyingly bloody combat, it's a game that took the tired zombie genre and gave it the...
News A Halo Fan Thinks They've 'Fixed' Cortana's Live-Action Model
I'm blue - da ba dee da ba di
Paramount Plus has now given Halo fans a proper look at the upcoming live-action series premiering on March 24th. It's been previously noted by Halo's Transmedia boss Kiki Wolfkill how the live-action series won't be 'core-canon'. It's being referred to as "Halo Silver" - meaning it exists in its own timeline and will...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Dying Light 2
Stay Human
The big release of this week is undoubtedly Dying Light 2: Stay Human, which arrives a whole seven years after the original Dying Light, so it's safe to say we've been waiting a while! Ahead of its launch on February 4th, the first reviews have been dropping today (including here at Pure Xbox), giving the wider public a taste of what to...
News WWE 2K22's First 1v1 Gameplay Is Here, And It Looks Pretty Different
New camera angle, new gameplay mechanics
WWE 2K22 was announced as heading to Xbox One, Series X and Series S on March 11th last month, and now following a series of carefully crafted trailers, we've been treated to some raw gameplay footage for the first time. As you can see from the video above, the footage shows a 1v1 match between Rey Mysterio...
Deals All 50+ Backwards Compatible Games In This Week's Xbox Sales (February 1-8)
Including from the Ubisoft Publisher Sale
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 massive Ubisoft Publisher Sale and an Anime Month Sale! Plus, the Lunar New Year and THQ Nordic sales from last week have been extended a little longer, so there's loads to take...
News Bethesda Shares More Gorgeous Starfield Concept Art Featuring Neon City
Seriously, is it November yet?
It feels like an age since Starfield was announced, and we're clinging onto anything Bethesda shows us on the game. Recently, these showings have been of concept art, giving us a glimpse of Starfield's vast and varied world. The team's latest post shows the "pleasure city" Neon, where residents can enjoy the 'Aurora'...
News Dying Light 2's Day One Patch Aims To Fix Long List Of Issues
Story progression, stability issues and more addressed
Dying Light 2 is almost out, but not before a huge day one patch tackles some of the game's biggest pre-launch problems that reviewers and players with early access have been exposed to. These issues range from minor bugs to crashing and disconnecting problems, so hopefully this patch benefits...
News 343 Isn't Ready To Share An Update On Halo Infinite's Co-Op And Forge Mode Just Yet
The seasonal roadmap will also have to wait
Halo Infinite got off to a strong start last year, but there have been a few setbacks here and there. Apart from ongoing multiplayer issues, players are still waiting on a seasonal roadmap, and updates on both the co-op and Forge mode. In a new message via Twitter, Halo's project lead Joseph Staten has...
News Far Cry 6 Goes Rambo With New Free DLC Pack
First blood
Far Cry 6 dropped back in October and since then, Ubisoft has opted to add a mixture of free and paid content to the game. While the paid packs revolve around the series' various villains, the free stuff is delivering some fun crossovers. The latest of which is a Rambo DLC, featuring the 'Vengeance Bow', the kind of thing Rambo himself...
News EA Seems To Have Cooled Off On The Idea Of NFTs
Read the room
In the latest chapter of the NFT story, EA has again chimed in on the technology and its place in their game portfolio. In the past, the company has seemed willing to explore NFTs but now, EA may be backing off a little bit. During the company's recent financial results, CEO Andrew Wilson responded to investor questions about NFTs...
News EA Admits Battlefield 2042 Launch Didn't Meet Expectations
"Some of the design choices didn't resonate..."
We're all aware that Battlefield 2042 didn't get off to the best of starts last year, and even EA is now admitting it, with boss Andrew Wilson stating in an investors call yesterday that its launch "did not meet expectations". As transcribed by Eurogamer, Wilson pointed out that the development...
Tuesday1st Feb 2022
News These 10 Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (February 3-14)
Update: The leak has been confirmed
Update: The leak has been confirmed! These 10 games are officially coming to Xbox Game Pass between February 3rd and February 14th, and we've added all the dates and platforms to the original table below. Original story: The latest batch of Xbox Game Pass titles has leaked early again! Microsoft looks set to...
News CrossfireX 'Operation Catalyst' Campaign Will Be Free On Xbox Game Pass
A Remedy romp
CrossfireX is slipping under the radar a bit, which is understandable, given how packed February is. However, this news has certainly piqued our interest. When the upcoming shooter launches on February 10th, one of Remedy Entertainment's campaigns will be free on Xbox Game Pass. Yep, one whole FPS campaign at no extra cost. To...
News Another Six Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass Soon (February 15)
Some big departures this month
Microsoft has unveiled the next set of six games that will be removed from Xbox Game Pass in the middle part of February 2022, which includes some major departures for the likes of Control and The Medium. Here's the full list of games currently set to leave on February 15th, 2022: Date Game Platform February...
News Xbox Boss Phil Spencer Congratulates Sony On Bungie Acquisition
Head of PlayStation Studios says it's "exciting times to be a gamer"
PlayStation has finally responded to Microsoft's string of acquisitions - announcing it will be acquiring the American developer Bungie (the studio known for Destiny and the original Halo series on Xbox) for $3.6 billion. Destiny 2 is one of Phil Spencer's favourite games on the...
News Major Gaming Deals Are In The 'Final Stages Of Negotiations', Says Geoff Keighley
Who's next?
The latest gaming company to get snapped up is Bungie, with Sony picking them up at a price of $3.6 billion. Well, there may be more deals coming in the short term, as companies compete for the strongest library of games. The Game Awards creator Geoff Keighley has taken to Twitter today to reveal that he's heard some major video game...
Guide How To Claim 2000 Bonus Microsoft Rewards Points On Xbox In February 2022
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. February 2022's "Monthly Bonus Round" challenge has just begun, and by satisfying a few easy...
News Game Developers Are Starting To Take A Stand Against NFTs
Never say never?
NFTs are probably the biggest gaming controversy since loot boxes took over multiplayer games a few years ago. They've started to creep into games over the last few months, with one of the biggest players being Ubisoft. However, not everyone wants in on NFTs. It seems that, after huge backlash from communities over pretty much any...
News Survival Horror RPG Chernobylite Gets Free Xbox Series X|S Upgrade This April
Next-gen survival
Chernobylite launched on Xbox One last year, and developer The Farm 51 has continued to update the game since. We've been waiting on that next-gen port though, given the existing Xbox One version is focused on the old systems, 30fps cap and all. Well, it turns out we're nearly there. Chernobylite arrives on Xbox Series X|S on...
News The Xbox Activision Deal Will Receive An Antitrust Review In The US
Will it pass?
So, it's already been a few weeks since Xbox announced its intentions to buy Activision Blizzard. Concerns over a 'monopoly' were brought up pretty much straight away, with many looking at how much Microsoft is growing its Xbox division. Well, according to Bloomberg, a review of the deal will go ahead in the US, conducted by the...
Deals Xbox Is Hosting A Massive Ubisoft Publisher Sale This Month
Along with an Anime Month Sale
The latest Xbox deals are now live, and we've got loads more great offers to take advantage of, including a massive Ubisoft Publisher Sale featuring over 100 games! The Lunar New Year and THQ Nordic sales from last week haven't quite ended yet either, so you'll find a link to those down below as well — so much to...
News It's Officially Dying Light 2 Launch Week! Here Are The Worldwide Release Times
Slay zombies, stay human
After a long development cycle, and a few delays, Dying Light 2 is almost here. The upcoming zombie slaying sequel kicks off a busy February in gaming, a month bookended by Elden Ring. Anyway, here's exactly when you can go hands on with Dying Light 2, which launches February 4th. So, for console players, Dying Light 2...
News Microsoft Flight Simulator's Latest Free Update Is All About Australia
Flying down under
Microsoft Flight Simulator continues to grow, somehow, and it's now going down under. Australia is the latest region to be enhanced in the sprawling sim, as part of the game's 1.22.2.0 update. That's a mouthful. The addition of Australia brings over 50 of the country's airports, while the developer has also improved data on 100...
News Battlefield 2042 Season One Delayed Until Summer 2022
Rolling the dice on player patience
It's safe to say Battlefield 2042 hasn't had the smoothest launch, even by franchise standards. As developer DICE continues to work on, let's admit, major issues in the post-launch period, the developer has had to delay its content roadmap. Yep, season one for Battlefield 2042 will now arrive in "early Summer",...
Monday31st Jan 2022
News Sony Boss Tells PlayStation Owners To 'Expect More Acquisitions'
Hold onto your butts
It's really kicking off now. Microsoft has bought Activision, Sony has bought Bungie, and now PlayStation boss Jim Ryan has told GamesIndustry.biz's Chris Dring to "expect more" acquisitions from Sony and the blue brand. Dring mentioned this while explaining that Sony's acquisition of Bungie wasn't a knee-jerk reaction to Xbox...
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (February 1-4)
Fight the infected in a post-apocalyptic open world
We all know what the big release of this week is — after years of waiting, Dying Light 2 is finally getting a release on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on February 4th. Don't forget that Life is Strange Remastered is also arriving on February 1st, and
News Xbox Series S 'xScreen' Starts Shipping Next Month
Xbox on-the-go
We gotta admit, the xScreen attachment for Xbox Series S looks a great bit of kit. Sure, you still need a power outlet to plug and play so it's not a 100% portable system, but the idea of having the screen right there, attached to the box is oddly appealing. Well, if it's appealing to you too then, good news. The screen attachment...
News Sony Acquiring Bungie For $3.6 Billion, Studio Will Remain Multiplatform
Another major acquisition
What is happening this year?! Just weeks after Microsoft announced it was acquiring Activision for a little under $70 billion, Sony has now announced that it is acquiring Destiny (and former Halo) studio Bungie for $3.6 billion. However, it's been confirmed that Bungie will remain a multiplatform studio with the ability...
News The First Two Of February 2022's Xbox Games With Gold Are Now Available
"Engage in mind-blowing flow combat"
You can now begin downloading the first batch of February 2022's Xbox Games With Gold titles (one day early!), which are the Xbox One game Broken Sword 5 and Xbox 360 game Hydrophobia. Both titles are available right now from the Microsoft Store (links at the bottom of the page) or by searching manually on your...
News Bungie Confirms Destiny And Future Games Will Still Be On Xbox
No plans for any exclusives
Sony dropped the bombshell on us today that it's buying Destiny developer Bungie for $3.6 billion, but the great news from an Xbox perspective is that Bungie isn't planning on making any PlayStation exclusives anytime soon. In a message posted on the official Bungie website, the studio made it clear that it wants to keep...
News Elon Musk Seems To Be Enjoying His Time With Halo Infinite
The campaign, at least
Twitter's full of hot takes these days, some good, some questionable, but this one is largely agreed on. Tesla founder Elon Musk has taken to the social media platform with a profound statement on Halo Infinite. It's hardly a nuanced, critical take, but it's a take nonetheless and it's one we agree with. Yes Mr. Musk, the...
News Gamers Warned To 'Choose Console Carefully' By Retailer After Xbox Activision Deal
"Microsoft has bought Activision!"
It's safe to say the Xbox Activision deal has been a bit of a bombshell. If it goes through, it'll change the industry, so much so that Belgian retailer Cora has supposedly been warning customers over which console to buy. As spotted by HazzadorGamin on Twitter, an employee sign was placed right in front of the...
News Sony's MLB The Show 22 Launches Day One With Xbox Game Pass
It's happening again!
Get ready to play ball, as Sony San Diego has announced that MLB The Show will be returning to Xbox this April 5th in the form of MLB The Show 22, and once again it'll be launching day one with Xbox Game Pass! The cover star for this year's game is none other than Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels, and The Show 22 will...
News Supposed Next-Gen Artwork For Cyberpunk 2077 Appears On PlayStation Store
Are we nearly there?
It's been more than a year since Cyberpunk 2077 launched, no really, and it appears the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S port might finally be nearing release. Unique artwork has cropped up for a PS5 version of the game, as shared by Twitter account PlayStation Game Size, which tracks PlayStation Store uploads.
News The Anacrusis Developer Praises "Huge Surge In Players" From Xbox Game Pass
200k+ users since launch
Co-op alien shooter The Anacrusis has gained a bit of a following since its announcement, in part due to Left 4 Dead comparisons. It launched on Xbox earlier this month, although not without its issues. However, the game has attracted a healthy player base so far. Chet Faliszek, co-founder of studio Stray Bombay, said this...
News These Four Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass Today (January 31)
Last chance try 'Ninja Action' game Cyber Shadow
In case you'd forgotten, today marks the removal of four more games from the Xbox Game Pass library, including the likes of Prison Architect on PC, as well as Cyber Shadow and Xeno Crisis across all platforms. Here are the four games confirmed to leave before the end of the day on Xbox Game Pass:...
PSA Taiko No Tatsujin On Game Pass Is Great For Microsoft Rewards
Plenty of easy achievements
Rhythm game Taiko no Tatsujin: The Drum Master is the most recent title to have launched with Xbox Game Pass, arriving this past week, and if you're a Microsoft Rewards user, it's worth noting this is a great game to help you get some extra points. You might or might not be aware that you can get 50 extra Microsoft...
News A New Single-Player Witcher Card Game Is Coming In 2022
"Project Golden Nekker" in the works
Back in 2018, the popular Witcher card game, Gwent, got its own standalone title in the form of The Witcher Tales: Thronebreaker. Now, the team is hard at work on a follow up, which will be single-player focused and is set to launch this year. Project Golden Nekker is the game's current working name, as revealed...
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