News Konami Is Releasing TMNT: The Cowabunga Collection On Xbox
Get a slice of 13 retro games in 2022
News Xbox Boss 'Incredibly Excited' About State Of Decay 3's Advancements
The game Phil is most looking forward to
Deals 500+ Games Are On Sale This Week On Xbox (March 8-14)
Indie sale, open world sale & more!
News Xbox Wants To Provide A 'Steady Flow Of Great Games' Moving Forward
It's not quite there yet, according to Phil
News - 2022, Week 10
Sunday13th Mar 2022
News Xbox Boss 'Incredibly Excited' About State Of Decay 3's Advancements
The game Phil is most looking forward to
One upcoming Xbox project that we still don't know much about is State of Decay 3 by the team at Undead Labs. The Microsoft-owned developer has so far shared a brief announcement trailer, and apart from that, they've been hiring for the project. For those who are excited about the third game, you're not...
News Xbox Wants To Provide A 'Steady Flow Of Great Games' Moving Forward
It's not quite there yet, according to Phil
There are a lot of talented developers working under the Xbox banner now, and according to Microsoft's gaming CEO, Phil Spencer, the aim for the tech giant from here on out is to provide an ongoing stream of "great" video game content. Phil touched on this during the same Xbox Era podcast - noting how...
Talking Point What Do You Want To See From The First Forza Horizon 5 Expansion?
Dirt bikes on the dunes
It's been a good few months since Forza Horizon 5 launched, and our minds are wandering, thinking about what's next. Developer Playground's latest racer has two expansions coming — much like the last two games — and rumour has it that we're not far off from the game's first DLC. We've been dipping into the Forza Horizon...
News Perfect Dark's Game Director Appears To Have Left The Initiative
Follows on from the design director's exit last year
We've got another brief update about the upcoming Perfect Dark reboot, this time in the form of an employee departure. It seems the game's director, Dan Neuburger, has left the Santa Monica-based studio. According to his LinkedIn profile, he was at The Initiative for almost four years, and before...
Saturday12th Mar 2022
Interview 'Tunic' Creator Talks Zelda, Dark Souls And The Influences That Shaped His Game
Foxy!
It seems like a long old time since we first clapped eyes on the delightful Tunic during its E3 2017 teaser trailer presentation. Ever since that first little glimpse we've been very excited to get our hands on this stylish Zelda-esque action-adventure and, with the release date now just days away, we've had a chance to have a chat with its...
Soapbox Live Service Expectations Are The Issue, Not Halo Infinite
All we need is just a little patience
Halo Infinite finally launched late last year, after a protracted development period. The game's launch reception was fantastic with many, including us, lauding 343's gameplay improvements that struck a lovely balance between classic Halo and modern, contemporary shooters. However, that honeymoon period now...
News Dead Space Remake Targeting 'Early' 2023 Release
Get ready!
Update [Sat 12th Mar, 2022 04:30 GMT]: During the latest live stream, the Dead Space Remake team said they were targeting an early 2023 release. The game's senior producer, Philippe Duncharme, reassured fans by stating how the game would likely be playable from start to finish in just a couple of weeks, and from there the team would be...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 12-13)
The new Halo event is tempting
It's the weekend once again! Some of us have crossed border lines and will be continuing with Gran Turismo 7 this weekend. However, some of last week's Game Pass additions are also looking fantastic, so there's plenty to play on Xbox! Here's what we're up to. Ben Kerry, Staff Writer: As Fraser took a well-earned...
News Halo Infinite's Competitive Multiplayer Will Eventually Add A 'Champion Rank'
Onyx is the highest rank, for now
343 Industries has published a new blog for Halo Infinite, and this time the focus is on the game's competitive ranked experience. In a brief community FAQ towards the end, one question raised was about the tiers of ranks and if the Champion rank would return (one above Oynx). The good news is that 343 have heard...
Friday11th Mar 2022
News Samurai Adventure Trek To Yomi Is Coming To Xbox Game Pass Day One
Master the art
Devolver Digital's Trek to Yomi was revealed earlier this week, ironically, at PlayStation's State of Play event. However, on close inspection, the game's story trailer says this one is hitting Xbox Game Pass. Trek to Yomi is a stylish 2D adventure that follow's main character Hiroki's journey through hell and back. It looks like...
News Xbox Series X|S Outsold PS5 In February, Lost Top Spot To Switch
US NPD numbers
Console sales figures are in for the month of February — in the US at least — and it looks like a big month for Xbox. Xbox Series consoles were the 2nd best selling platform of the month, losing out to the ever-popular Nintendo Switch. This means, of course, that last month Xbox Series X|S managed to outsell the PS5 in the US...
News Dying Light 2 Patch Adds 60FPS For Xbox Series S, New Mode For Series X
Console parity
Dying Light 2 has received another Xbox patch today, and it's a significant one for Series S players. Update 1.0.2.0 adds a 60 frames per second mode on Xbox Series S, bringing the version closer to its Series X counterpart. The new performance mode comes as a bit of a surprise, but a very welcome one. Around launch, the game's lead...
News Xbox Game Studios Titles Officially Arrive On Steam Deck
10+ games supported
Over the last few years, Microsoft has grown the Xbox brand on PC. From PC Game Pass to launching games on Steam, largely, the push has been a success. Now, Xbox is beginning to support Valve's new handheld device, the Steam Deck. As Windows becomes supported on Steam Deck, so do a bunch of Xbox Games. The Deck now supports...
News Xbox Adds Automatic Downloads To Energy Saver Mode On Series X|S
New sustainability efforts
Xbox has announced a raft of new sustainability goals, as Microsoft attempts to make the Xbox eco-system a more environmentally friendly one. One of the biggest changes for us as end users, is that the Energy Saver mode on Xbox Series X|S now supports background downloads. In an effort to make the power saving mode more...
News ID@Xbox March Showcase Will Detail Upcoming Indies On Xbox Game Pass
It's showcase season
After banging on about Xbox having no showcases as of late, it looks like they've listened! The company has announced an ID@Xbox show for next week, March 16th, and it'll give us a good look at some upcoming indie titles. The announcement name drops Shredders as one of the show's biggest games, and we're definitely looking...
News E3 Will Supposedly Go Ahead In 2022, Despite Cancellation Claims
It's almost showcase season
We might still be three months away from E3 season, but talk of the year's biggest gaming show is gathering pace. Earlier this year, E3 2022 was reportedly cancelled, however, that may no longer be the case. Prominent leaker Tom Henderson says the ESRB, who rates each and every game launch, has begun sending out emails...
News Overwatch Director Provides A Development Update On The Sequel
PVP will now be delivered "sooner"
Aaron Keller, Jeff Kaplan's replacement as the director of the Overwatch team, has shared a new update about Overwatch 2. First of all, he's essentially apologised on behalf of the team for the lack of communication and says this is all set to change as of now. In terms of updates, Blizzard will be "decoupling"...
Thursday10th Mar 2022
News Konami Is Releasing TMNT: The Cowabunga Collection On Xbox
Get a slice of 13 retro games in 2022
The sewer adventures of Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael and Michelangelo are being revived in a new collection titled Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection. Konami has teamed up with Nickelodeon and developer Digital Eclipse to bring back thirteen "radical" TMNT games across the 8-bit, 16-bit and...
News Four Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (March 10)
Including a Marvel adventure!
It's a huge Game Pass day today! Four more game are available in the library today, March 10th, including Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy. Here's everything you can download today with Xbox Game Pass: Kentucky Route Zero: TV Edition: Console, PC, Cloud: KENTUCKY ROUTE ZERO: TV EDITION is a magical realist...
News Could 'Keystone' Be The Next Xbox Console? Codename Found In Datamine
Xbox Series... ?
Xbox has been pretty public with its console codenames in the past. Durango became the Xbox One, Project Scarlett eventually materialised as Xbox Series X, hell, Microsoft even named the launch Xbox One X after its codename: Project Scorpio. Is ' Project Keystone' next? In a Microsoft file datamine by Twitter user Tero Alhonen,...
News Xbox Has Plans For Two Upcoming Showcases, Says XboxEra
Our wishes granted?
It was just a few short days ago that we asked the simple question: is it time for another Xbox event soon? As it turns out, that may well be the case, at least according to XboxEra. The site's co-founder, Shpeshal Nick, recently made an interesting comment on the XboxEra forums. Nick claims that two Xbox events are coming this...
Review WWE 2K22 - A Vast Improvement Over Its Predecessor
The bottom line, 'cause we said so
2K's WWE series has gone through a fair amount of ups and downs over the past few years, but the lowest point was undoubtedly WWE 2K20, which released with a plethora of bugs and ended up scoring a terrible 45 rating on Metacritic. The move prompted 2K to take an unprecedented two-year break in development, and the...
News Capcom Is Bringing A New Dinosaur-Themed Action Game To Xbox
No, not that one
During Sony's recent State of Play event, Capcom announced it would be bringing Exoprimal to multiple platforms including Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One in 2023. Exoprimal is described as a brand new team-based action game from Capcom. It's themed around dinosaurs (and no, it has nothing to do with the classic Dino Crisis series) and...
News Ubisoft Is Looking For People To Play Skull & Bones Early
Fancy it?
Skull & Bones has been stuck in development hell for quite a while now. However, recent reports have been more positive, and now, finally, players can go hands on, albeit in a limited capacity. Ubisoft is opening up an insider program for its pirate adventure, and applications are live. If you fancy a crack at Skull & Bones...
News Free Play Days: Step Into The Fog For Free This Weekend (March 10-13)
The Resident Evil villain is in pursuit
It's time for another Free Play Days weekend! This time out there appears to be just one offering, although it's quite a big one for multiplayer fans. Dead by Daylight is opening its deathly doors to all Xbox Live Gold members from today, March 10, through Sunday, March 13. Dead By Daylight As always,...
News 8Bitdo 'Ultimate' Xbox Controller Revealed Featuring Elite-Style Extras
Third party competition
Gaming accessory manufacturer 8Bitdo is launching their first Xbox-style controller, and it's out in May. The "Ultimate Wired Controller" will work across Xbox and PC, and marks the company's first pad that matches the official Xbox layout. That means asymmetrical analogue sticks (thank god), along with general button...
News WWE 2K22 Could Be Final 2K Entry, EA Reportedly In Talks To Take Over
That's the bottom line
WWE 2K22 is now out in the wild for Early Access players, with the standard game arriving tomorrow, March 11th. However, after a lengthy delay following 2K20's less-than-stellar launch, it turns out this latest entry could be the last WWE game from publisher 2K. According to a currently-paywalled report by Fightful (thanks,...
News Square Enix Announces The DioField Chronicle, A New Strategy RPG Coming To Xbox In 2022
"Welcome to the world of DioField"
Another game announced at Sony's recent State of Play, but coming to all platforms (including Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One) was The DioField Chronicle. It's another strategy RPG from Square Enix, this time with an emphasis on a real-time battle system. Here's a brief rundown about what to expect from the world of...
News Xbox Game Pass Perks For March Include Free Halo Infinite Pack
Mongoose baby!
It's time for another Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Halo Infinite perk! Following the last two months, 343 is delivering another DLC pack that includes a skin, a challenge swap, and a 2x XP token. This month's skin is — once again — pretty damn green. The Pass Tense skin covers the Mongoose vehicle this time out, building out the set...
News PS3 Release JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle Is Getting A Remaster On Xbox
To be continued...this Fall
JoJo fans are in for a treat this Fall when 2013/14 PlayStation 3 fighting entry makes a return as a remaster. It's officially titled JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle R and will include 50 characters from all arcs (including the latest series). The character styling is inspired by manga artist Hirohiko Araki and...
News Gamescom Returns To In-Person Event in 2022
Digital will still feature
For a couple of years Gamescom — much like the rest of the industry — has gone remote. Both the 2020 and 2021 events were entirely digital, meaning fans couldn't attend one of gaming's largest events. All being well, that's changing this year. Gamescom has announced plans to return to in-person happenings in 2022. It...
News Bruce Campbell Tells Us More About Evil Dead: The Game's Demons
The Kandarian variety
A new asymmetric horror game is on the horizon, centred around the Evil Dead franchise. A couple months ahead of launch, lead character Bruce Campbell is here to explain a little bit more about how the game's Kandarian Demon works. The Kandarian Demon is one of Evil Dead: The Game's killers; the characters you play
Wednesday9th Mar 2022
News Microsoft Named Metacritic's Best Publisher In 2021
A LOT of highly rated games
Metacritic has posted a first look at its annual game publisher rankings, where the site judges publishers based on game scores. As it turns out, Microsoft is sitting pretty at number 1 by some margin! Microsoft achieved the ranking with a fantastic output from Xbox Game Studios last year. Their overall Metascore average...
News Age Of Empires 4 Releases Its First Roadmap For 2022
Here's what you can expect
The Windows and PC Game Pass title Age of Empires IV recently released its first roadmap for 2022. It runs from March until July, and coming soon is a public update preview of season one. This will be followed by the full release of season one, which includes ranked season play, a content editor beta and mods, hotkey...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About WWE 2K22
After a series revamp!
WWE 2K22 is out now for Early Access players; those who opted to pick up either the 'Deluxe' or the 'nWo 4-Life' editions of the game. We've been waiting a while for this one, as the series skipped a year following the reaction to WWE 2K20, before being delayed a further five months. Well, the time has now arrived! Our review...
Review Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Dawn Of Ragnarök - A Fantastical Outing
A Hugr-Rip-roaring adventure
It's been well over a year now since Ubisoft dropped the majestic Assassin's Creed Valhalla, our own personal favourite entry in the long-running franchise, and it's a game that's been well supported with supplementary story content 14 months down the line, with both previous DLCs, Wrath of the Druids and The Siege of...
News Quick Resume And Share Button Changes Headline March Xbox Update
Along with new audio setup
Xbox has detailed its March dashboard update, and the headline changes relate to Quick Resume and the Series X|S controller's share button. Here's what's changing and how they're set to improve the Xbox experience. Pin To Quick Resume: Quick Resume is getting a new feature involving pins. Basically, users will be able to...
News Gotham Knights Heads To Xbox In October 2022
Be the batman...actually don't
WB Games has announced that its upcoming Batman title, Gotham Knights, is launching October 25th, 2022. Gotham Knights is described as an "open-world, action RPG set in the most dynamic and interactive Gotham City yet." This time around, Gotham Knights doesn't focus on the Batman himself. In fact, Batman is dead,...
News It's Been Discovered You Can Actually Pause Elden Ring, Sort Of
It's a bit finnicky
We've all been battling Elden Ring's vast array of bosses for over a week now, often to no avail. It doesn't help that everything's in real time either, with no standard pause option during battle. Well, as it turns out, there is a way to pause Elden Ring. YouTuber Iron Pineapple has discovered a way to pause Elden Ring, using...
News Saints Row Legacy Edition For Xbox Spotted At Best Buy
$90 bundle
The Saints Row series is getting rebooted this year, with an all new entry in the franchise. However, it doesn't look like Deep Silver is completely ditching the series' past. A 'Legacy Edition' of the upcoming title has been spotted online, and it includes bonus legacy content. The Legacy Edition, if this Best Buy listing is correct,...
News It Looks Like Redfall Is Still Deep In Development As Arkane Looks For Devs
A long list of vacancies
Redfall, the next game from the team behind Dishonored and Deathloop, was revealed at last year's Xbox & Bethesda showcase. At the time, the team was aiming for a Summer 2022 release window, although that could be in doubt. The developer has taken to its social channels to advertise a bunch of Redfall jobs. These...
News Bethesda Is 'Dedicated' To Updating Fallout 76, Five-Year Roadmap Planned
"We’ve got a lot of fun, cool stuff that I can’t wait to tell people about."
It's hard to believe, but Fallout 76 has been out for over three years now. In that time, we've seen the game grow from a pretty meagre shell to something a lot more substantial. Well, the growth doesn't stop there. In fact, it isn't stopping for a very long time. In...
Reminder Halo Infinite's Latest Free Multiplayer Event Is Now Live
Jump in, Spartan
343 Industries has launched a brand new limited-time free event in Halo Infinite multiplayer. As previously revealed, it's called 'Tactical Ops' and will run from now until 22nd March. As part of this event, players will be engaging in some classic Tactical Slayer gameplay (BRs, no radar, no shields, no grenades). 343 is also...
News Xbox Insider Update Removes Social Media Sharing, For Now
A hint at something new?
Game DVR and the whole process of recording and sharing clips has long been a sore spot on the Xbox platform. The current system is janky at best and broken at worst, but is it finally about to change? As spotted by Windows Central, the latest Insider Ring update removes Twitter sharing as an option for Game DVR. The other...
Tuesday8th Mar 2022
Deals 500+ Games Are On Sale This Week On Xbox (March 8-14)
Indie sale, open world sale & more!
It's time for another bumper week of Xbox sales! There's over 500 games on offer this week, through multiple different themed sales, along with Deals with Gold of course. Here are a selection of the biggest games on sale for the week, with some steep discounts. As usual, the full list has been posted by Xbox's...
Deals This Week's Backwards Compatible Offers Include Major Call Of Duty Sale
Cheap CoD classics
It's another bumper sales week on Xbox Live, with over 500 games currently discounted on Xbox. Hidden in there is quite a big sale on Call of Duty games, most of them being Xbox 360 classics. Deals: 500+ Games Are On Sale On Xbox This Week (March 8th-14th) XCOM 2 Collection Is a Massive 95% Off This Week (March 8th-14th)
News Forza Motorsport Will Be A Big Focus For Xbox in 2022, It's Claimed
Along with Redfall, Starfield
We're just a few short months away from E3 season, and the rumours are already ramping up. While E3 itself ain't happening this year, many companies still focus on the summer for announcements, including Xbox. This year, it's looking like the Forza Motorsport reboot could be a big one for Microsoft. That's according to...
News Techland Provides Update On Free Next-Gen Patch For Dying Light
Xbox version is "coming soon"
As Dying Light 2 comes and goes in an absolutely stacked February, the first game is still getting an update! That's right, developer Techland promised a next-gen upgrade for Dying Light months ago, and it's almost here. It must be close because today, March 8th, the PlayStation 5 version has launched. It includes...
News XCOM 2 Collection Is A Whopping 95% Off On Xbox, Bringing It Under $5
Bang for your buck
We've already outlined this week's huge digital sale on Xbox, but one deal really caught our eye. That's the XCOM 2 Collection, which is usually a $100 package. With this week's Deals with Gold though, it's 95% off, making it just $5.
News GTAV Pre-Load Is Now Live On Xbox Series X|S With Launch Discount
50% off
Grand Theft Auto V is out on Xbox Series X|S next week, and pre-loading has just gone live! If you've pre-ordered either the full game, or GTA Online, you can download them to your Series X or Series S right now. The game is about 100gb in size for either version, so you'll need some juicy SSD space to cram this thing onto. If you're not...
News White Xbox Elite Series 2 Controllers Have Been Spotted In The Wild
The latest revision
Could this be the next official Xbox accessory to be announced? A white version of the Series 2 Elite controller has been spotted in a store cabinet, hinting at its imminent release. This is the first we've heard of such a device, with no official wording from Microsoft thus far. The image looks pretty legit though, and we did...
News Battlefield 2042 Finally Updates Scoreboard, Voice Chat Coming In April
Basic features added
Beyond bug fixing and general stability improvements, Battlefield 2042 is finally getting some new features. Well, when we say new, we mean basic features present in past Battlefield games are returning but, hey-ho, better late than never. The first of these features is a proper scoreboard that displays both teams and how each...
News Xbox Is Launching A Mentorship Program To Help Women Develop Careers In Gaming
In partnership with Xbox Game Studios!
To celebrate International Women's Day, Xbox has revealed a new program aimed at helping women build careers in the games industry. The program will offer access to 1:1 coaching sessions in a number of countries including the UK and US, with the aim of fostering career development in gaming. More details on...
Monday7th Mar 2022
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (March 7-11)
Including one of the most ambitious expansions ever
While many of us might still be beavering away at Elden Ring right now, there's plenty to look forward to this week as well, including the massive Assassin's Creed Valhalla expansion, WWE 2K22 and the arrival of more Xbox Game Pass games, with Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy being the obvious...
News Grand Theft Auto V: Story Mode Listed For Xbox Series X|S, With Discount
Is this our upgrade path?
We finally got that big next-gen blowout of Grand Theft Auto V last week, when Rockstar revealed what's coming to GTAV on next-gen. The developer also reiterated that GTA Online will be available separately and, well, it looks like that's the case for Story Mode too. A listing has popped up on the Microsoft Store for
Rumour New Hogwarts Legacy Trailer Is Coming In March
Could it be the 10th?
There's been a lot of speculation on Hogwarts Legacy in recent months. In February, news of an artbook listing pointed towards a September release date, but we've seen very little on the game recently. Well, that might be about to change. A few notable leakers have begun talking about when we'll next see the upcoming Harry...
News Perfect Dark And Avowed 'Probably' Coming In 2023, Says Jeff Grubb
It's nearly E3 season!
Microsoft's upcoming slate for Xbox is absolutely stacked, with a load of launches expected in 2023 and beyond. We're not exactly sure when a lot of these games will release, as many are knee-deep in development. However, on a recent crossover podcast, VentureBeat journalist Jeff Grubb spoke about what may come from Xbox Game...
Talking Point Is It Time For Another Xbox Event Soon?
It's been a quiet few months
With various PlayStation State of Play events and Nintendo Directs over the last few months, it got us wondering about Xbox. It feels like an awfully long time since we've had an event dedicated to our beloved green X, and we reckon we're due a livestream sometime soon. In fact, we haven't really seen anything of note...
Random Here's What Cyberpunk 2077 Could Look Like In Xbox 'VR'
Welcome to Night City
Cyberpunk 2077 made the leap to next-gen platforms recently, with a native Xbox Series X|S version. The next-gen port makes Night City a bit more lively, but probably not as much as VR would! To that end, someone's given it a go. Courtesy of Reddit user hybridhavoc, we get to see a bit of what Cyberpunk 2077 could...
News Sea Of Thieves Season Six Officially Launches March 10
Solo Sea Forts await
Last week, Rare detailed its 2022 roadmap and what we can expect from season six. The headline addition to Sea Of Thieves' sixth season is Sea Forts, a new type of 'mini raid' intended for single teams. We now know exactly when the feature will arrive. Season six kicks off March 10th, and you can expect Sea Forts to arrive...
News LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga DLC Includes The Mandalorian Add-Ons
And classic characters!
Back in January, LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga was finally revealed, with an April release date. Ahead of launch, the game's season pass has now been detailed by WB Games, featuring a selection of themed character packs. The 'Character Collection' contains seven DLC packs, and these packs feature content from across the...
News F1 Manager 2022 Is Coming To Xbox This Summer With F1, F2 And F3 Content
"Build your team"
F1 video games are expanding, with the introduction of F1 Manager 2022! This is, of course, a much different direction to what Codemasters takes with its F1 racers, and this game will include Formula 2 and 3 content as well. Developer Frontier is getting behind the wheel, the team recently responsible for Jurassic World Evolution,...
News CrossfireX Update Will Add New Maps And Fix 'About 80 Major Bugs'
"We will continue to develop CFX with content updates and balance adjustments"
CrossfireX launched in a less than favourable state last month, with two mediocre campaigns and a bunch of unbalanced multiplayer modes. Well, the developer is hard at work correcting the game's MP mishaps, and major changes are afoot. Developer Smilegate has been heads...
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