News '7 Days To Die' Comes With A Major Downside On Xbox Game Pass
Update: On console, at least
News Halo Infinite Is Officially Ditching Its Controversial Armour Core System
"We are looking to move away completely"
News Three Games Are Unexpectedly Free On The Xbox Store Right Now
Update: Two are now back to full price
Roundup Five Games Were Announced For Xbox Game Pass This Week
In case you missed them
Guide Xbox Game Pass April 2022 List: Coming Soon & Leaving Soon
The latest Game Pass reveals and updates for April
News - 2022, Week 17
Sunday1st May 2022
News Three Games Are Unexpectedly Free On The Xbox Store Right Now
Update: Two are now back to full price
Update (Mon 2nd May, 2022): Looks like it was too good to be true! Both Braid and Joe Danger 2: The Movie have returned to full price on the Xbox Store, suggesting they weren't intended to be free in the first place. Cloning Clyde is still free at the time of writing, but we'll keep an eye out and see if that...
News Forza Horizon Briefly Returns To The Xbox Store
And it's now gone again!
There are a lot of great entries in the Forza Horizon series, but one that's not exactly readily available anymore is the original 2012 Xbox 360 game. According to multiple reports, it resurfaced on the Xbox store this weekend and was available for purchase for a brief amount of time before being pulled: This open-world...
Guide How To Claim 2000+ Bonus Microsoft Points On Xbox In May 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. May 2022's "Monthly Bonus Round" challenge has just begun, and by satisfying a few easy...
Saturday30th Apr 2022
News Phil Spencer: Microsoft's Latest Earnings 'A Nice Moment For Xbox'
Well done, team
It's been a pretty good week for Microsoft - with the company once again knocking it out of the park in its latest earnings report from an Xbox perspective. Team Green also announced it would be hosting an Xbox and Bethesda showcase this June. Of course, Xbox boss Phil Spencer has been watching it all unfold, and he's rather...
News The First Two Of May 2022's Xbox Games With Gold Are Now Available
Unlock the secrets of Mokumana Island
You can now begin downloading the first batch of May 2022's Xbox Games With Gold titles (one day early!), which are the Xbox One game Yoku's Island Express and Xbox 360 game Hydro Thunder Hurricane. Both titles are available right now from the Microsoft Store (links at the bottom of the page) or by searching...
News These Four Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass Today (April 30)
Last chance to unleash some Rage
In case you'd forgotten, today marks the removal of four more games from the Xbox Game Pass library, including some big departures such as Outlast 2 and Streets of Rage 4. Here are the four games confirmed to leave today on Xbox Game Pass: Date Game Platform April 30th Cricket 19
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 30 - May 1)
How about a trip to Snaktooth Island?
Welcome to the weekend! We've got a fresh batch of Xbox Game Pass games to enjoy over the next few days, along with three more Free Play Days titles, two new Games with Gold, and over 500 (
Friday29th Apr 2022
News Halo Infinite Is Officially Ditching Its Controversial Armour Core System
"We are looking to move away completely"
343 Industries revealed as part of the Season 2 Community Livestream this week that it is planning to "move away" from the controversial armour core system in Halo Infinite, admitting that "we didn't realise it'd be as bad as it was." Speaking in the video, Halo Infinite's Head of Design (and Xbox Live...
Roundup Five Games Were Announced For Xbox Game Pass This Week
In case you missed them
It's been a bit of a weird week for Xbox Game Pass — usually we have to wait until Microsoft reveals most upcoming games on the service, but five separate announcements have been trickled out to us over the past few days. So, in case you missed any of them, we've detailed each of them down below. This includes yesterday's...
News Xbox Games With Gold For May 2022 Announced
The latest batch of titles
Microsoft has officially announced all four Xbox Games With Gold titles for May 2022! These games are available to download for free for Xbox Live Gold members (including subscribers to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate). Yoku's Island Express (May 1 - 31) The Inner World - The Last Wind Monk (May 16 - June 15) Hydro Thunder...
News Ubisoft's Skull & Bones Is Looking Impressive In New Gameplay Leak
Take to the seas
Skull & Bones seems to have been around in some form for ages now, but we've not really seen any proper gameplay yet. Well, thanks to an ongoing alpha playtest, a good chunk of footage has now leaked and we have to say, it's looking rather impressive. The roughly-five-minute clip is still up at the time of writing, a
News Xbox Insider Update Adds 'Reveal' Option For Secret Achievements
Part of the "cool new features" teased for this week
Update (Fri 29th Apr, 2022): Right, here we go! Today's Alpha and Alpha Skip-Ahead builds include three new additions, two of which are firmware updates for controllers and the Xbox One Wireless Headset respectively. The other is a brand-new feature that allows you to reveal details about secret...
News Xbox Boss Phil Spencer Is Already Hyping Up June's Games Showcase
"I can't wait for 6/12"
As if we needed any more hype for our first proper Xbox Games Showcase of the year, Phil Spencer is already at it. The Xbox Boss has provided his own personal thoughts on yesterday's Showcase announcement, and it's safe to say, he seems just as excited as us. Phil says that as he and the team are preparing for the show, he...
Poll Are You Happy With May 2022's Xbox Games With Gold?
What do you make of the selection?
Microsoft has officially announced May 2022's Xbox Games with Gold, giving us a look at four more games we'll be able to play at no extra cost with our Gold memberships next month. In case you missed it, the games are Xbox One titles Yoku’s Island Express and The Inner World – The Last Wind Monk, along with...
News Xbox Is Giving Away This Stunning Doctor Strange Xbox Series S Bundle
The Multiverse of Madness
Since the Xbox Series X|S launched, Microsoft has worked on a surprising number of custom console designs. While the Halo Xbox Series X is the only one that went to market — if you could get your hands on one — we've seen some incredible one-off custom consoles. This Doctor Strange bundle is one of the best we've seen...
Roundup Rogue Legacy 2 Is Getting Incredible Reviews So Far
Here's what the critics are saying
The follow up to Rogue Legacy has been in the works for some time, as the original first came to PC in 2013. Well, after a long wait, it's looking like those years have been well spent! Developer Cellar Door Games is seeing some great reviews comes through for Rogue Legacy 2 so far, just a day after launch. This...
Thursday28th Apr 2022
News Halo Infinite Dev: 'None Of Us Inside Of 343 Look At This Roadmap And Are Happy With It'
A stark admission from the developer
Halo Infinite Season 2 is right around the corner, bringing the game's first major post-launch content drop. So, that should be a time of celebration and positivity, right? Well, not exactly. Though there has been some disgruntlement in the community about Season 2, this particular slice of negativity isn't even...
News Xbox Engineer Explains Why Smart Delivery Forces Series X|S Version
"Smart Delivery is a promise to the developer[...]"
One question we've often asked ourselves since the Xbox Series X|S launched is this: why can't we install the last-gen version of a game to save on SSD space? It seems we're not alone either, as plenty of you have also wondered the same thing. Well, we've finally got a response, and the reason...
News 343 Just Teased Something During Halo Infinite's Season 2 Livestream
What could it be for?
During the latest Halo Infinite Season 2 Livestream, an unexpected cinematic appeared on screen during a showcase of the Season 2 Battle Pass. Head creative for Halo Infinite, Joseph Staten made note of it seperately in a post on social media. You can see it for yourself about 1 hour and 13 minutes into the live stream:...
News Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase Confirmed For This June
Here we go!
Get your diaries, your calendars, and whatever else you stick dates in! The Xbox and Bethesda Showcase will officially return on Sunday, June 12th, beginning at 10am PT / 1pm EST / 6pm BST. Microsoft says the event "will include everything you need to know about the diverse lineup of games coming soon to the Xbox ecosystem," and we'll...
News Activision Blizzard Stockholders Approve Microsoft Acquisition
An "overwhelmingly supportive" vote
It's been confirmed today that Activision Blizzard's stockholders have voted to approve the acquisition of the company by Microsoft, with a press release suggesting that more than 98% of the shares voted in favour of the deal. Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick described it as an "overwhelmingly supportive...
News FIFA 22 Looks To Be Dropping On Xbox Game Pass Very Soon
As part of EA Play
Good news if you've been waiting for the latest entry in EA's popular football/soccer series to drop on EA Play and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, as it looks like FIFA 22 is getting ready to join the two services in the very near future. If you go on the Microsoft Store page for FIFA 22 right now, you should see that it says it's...
News Call Of Duty 2022 Is Officially 'Modern Warfare II' From Infinity Ward
A direct sequel to 2019's MW
Infinity Ward has revealed its new Call of Duty logo for 2022's game and yep, you guessed it, it's Modern Warfare II. We already had confirmation that it'd be a sequel to 2019's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, but neither Infinity Ward nor Activision had given the upcoming game a proper title. Well, as you all waited with...
Talking Point What Are Your Wild Predictions For The Xbox Games Showcase?
What would you LOVE to see?
So, we've got a date! Xbox and Bethesda will once again present a Games Showcase on Sunday, June 12th, and it "will include everything you need to know about the diverse lineup of games coming soon to the Xbox ecosystem." We can pretty much guess that we're going to see the likes of Starfield and quite possibly
News Three Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (April 28)
Update: NBA 2K22 also joins as a surprise addition!
Update: Anyone for a surprise addition? NBA 2K22 is also now available on Xbox Game Pass! Original story: Once again, it's a Game Pass drop day! Two games are coming to the service today, including an ex-PlayStation exclusive that got a pretty good reception at launch. That well-received title...
News Surprise! NBA 2K22 Is Now Available On Xbox Game Pass
Shoot some hoops
A little basketball action on Xbox Game Pass? Don't mind if we do! Microsoft has announced that NBA 2K22 has surprisingly joined Xbox Game Pass today for Xbox One, Series X and Series S, available to download right now! NBA 2K22 marks the third game to have joined Xbox Game Pass today so far. You can check out the gameplay trailer...
News Turbo Golf Racing Beta Begins Ahead Of Xbox Game Pass Release
Spaces are still available!
Update (Thu 28th Apr, 2022): The beta for Turbo Golf Racing has now officially begin as part of the Xbox Insider program, and spaces are still available! You can find out how to sign up further down this article. Original story (Thu 21st Apr, 2022): Turbo Golf Rac
News Here's A Look At The Halo Infinite Season 2 'Lone Wolves' Opening Cinematic
Dangers await
Halo Infinite's second season will ramp up the "seasonal narrative" storytelling, and during 343's Livestream today, head of creative Joseph Staten provided a breakdown of the 'Lone Wolves' story: "Who are Lone Wolves? They're Spartans who are operating deep behind enemy lines, far away from support lines... they inspire interesting...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (April 28 - May 1)
Start session
It's time for the latest batch of Xbox Free Play Days titles! We've got three games up for grabs this weekend, and they're available now through May 1st. The pick of the bunch this week has to be skateboarding sim Session, which is currently a part of Xbox Game Preview. The other two titles on offer are Moving Out and Embr. Moving...
News Phil Spencer Congratulates Team Xbox Members On Their New Awards
"Two amazing members of the team"
It looks like a few more of the folks over at Team Xbox have been getting some positive attention this week! Both Xbox's Sarah Bond and Arkane's Dinga Bakaba have been recognised by VentureBeat, as part of the site's GamesBeat Summit show for 2022. Sarah Bond has been granted the 'Visionary Award' for her work at...
News Balan Wonderworld Director Was 'Removed' From Project 6 Months Before Launch
The director has taken to Twitter to explain
Some of you may remember Balan Wonderworld and its rocky launch last year. The 3D platformer, coming from well-known Sonic developer Yuji Naka, was a little rough at launch, and now its director has shed some light on the situation. According to Naka himself, he was "removed" as director six months...
Wednesday27th Apr 2022
News Multiple Games Reduced By 85-90% On Xbox This Week (April 26 - May 3)
From as low as 62p!
The latest batch of Xbox deals has treated us to another massive selection this week, and quite a lot of these games are heavily discounted by up to 90%, allowing you to grab a bargain for as low as £0.62 or $0.74 over the next few days. So, as always, let's go over some of the highlights. In the 90% section, we've got the...
News Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodhunt Dev Explains Lack Of Xbox Version
For launch at least
Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodhunt is an upcoming battle royale spin-off from the Vampire series, and it looks as if it's going to deliver a pretty interesting take on the genre. Sadly, the free-to-play game is skipping Xbox at launch and just opting for a PC and PS5 release, but the developer has good reason for that. Basically,...
News British Gas Slammed For Exaggerating Game Console Power Usage
Vampires, all of you!
We've all left our consoles on standby before, probably for years at this point. The little red light doesn't annoy us anymore, it downloads stuff while we're away, all good. However, UK energy company British Gas has come out of the woodwork to tell us all about the energy we're apparently wasting. The firm estimates that, on...
News Disney Dreamlight Valley Arrives On Xbox Game Pass This Summer
Ahead of its free-to-play launch in 2023
Any Disney fans in the house? A brand-new game called Disney Dreamlight Valley has been revealed today, and it's confirmed on the game's website that it'll be launching into Early Access as part of Xbox Game Pass this summer. It's described as "a hybrid between a life-sim and an adventure game rich with...
News Heads Up, GTA: San Andreas Is Leaving Xbox Game Pass Soon
The Definitive Edition, that is
You may or may not be surprised to hear that Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas - The Definitive Edition seems to be on the chopping block for Xbox Game Pass, now appearing in the "Leaving Soon" section of the Xbox Game Pass app. No further details have been revealed as of yet, so we don't know exactly when it'll be...
Hands On Sniper Elite 5 Is Bringing More Slick Sniping Action To Xbox Game Pass
Crushed nuts
Sniper Elite 5 hits Xbox Game Pass in a few short weeks at this point, landing on May 26th. Thanks to the folks over at Rebellion though, we went hands on with the next Sniper Elite game a few weeks early and let us tell you: it's a right blast. Literally. Sniper Elite 5 takes things to war-torn France during the closing stages of the...
News Research And Destroy Is Going Down A Treat On Xbox Game Pass So Far
Another Game Pass hit!
Research and Destroy arrived on Xbox Game Pass this week, and it's proving a bit of a sleeper hit with players so far. While 7 Days To Die hasn't landed quite as well — probably because the Xbox version hasn't been updated since 2017 — Research and Destroy's launch is surprising folks so far! As for what the game actually...
The choice is yours?
It's been a good long while now since we first sat down and revelled in the endless ingenuity and inventiveness of 2013's The Stanley Parable and, in all honesty, there hasn't been another interactive story experience since that's grabbed us quite like this one did. It was/is a sublime game, a fantastic piece of actual art, and...
Roundup Here's What's Coming To Xbox In May 2022
Lots of exciting new releases on the way
It's almost time for another month of new Xbox releases, and May 2022 is looking pretty interesting so far! We've got big launches on the way for the likes of Evil Dead: The Game and Vampire: The Masquerade - Swansong, next-gen upgrades for Deliver Us The Moon and SnowRunner, and a whole bunch of Xbox Game...
News The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe Has Some Insane Xbox Achievements
Seriously
The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe hits Xbox platforms today — in fact, our review of this new version will be live in a short while! However, what won't take a short while is earning all of the game's achievements. We've seen some arduous achievement requirements before but man, this is on another level. One such Stanley Parable...
News Former Nintendo Boss Applauds Xbox's 'Fantastic' Acquisition Of Activision Blizzard
Phil's the man
Former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aimé has been on rather good terms with the team over at Xbox, and during a recent appearance at SXSW 2022 to discuss all things gaming and promote his new book 'Disrupting the Game', he was asked to share his thoughts the acquisitions currently taking place. In terms of the purchase...
News Bethesda Is Retiring Its Games Launcher On PC, Will Migrate To Steam
"We’re saying goodbye to the Bethesda.net Launcher"
Update (Wed, 27th April, 2022 16:40 BST): Bethesda's migration process is now open! If you wish to move your Bethesda library over to Steam, the publisher has detailed the process in a new blog post. Original article (Wed 23rd Feb, 2022 06:00 GMT): Starfield and
News Microsoft CEO Praises 'Market Leading' Sales Of Xbox Consoles In 2022
Things are going great for Xbox right now
Following yesterday's Microsoft earnings report for the quarter ended March 31, 2022, Microsoft Executive Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella had a few things to say about the report from an Xbox perspective, and it's all good news! In his follow-up, Nadella mentioned that Xbox Series X and S "have taken share...
News The Coalition Removes Gears 5 Feature As It Focuses On 'Future Projects'
What's next?
Gears 5 launched about two and a half years ago, and developer The Coalition is now winding down support on the title. Last year, the game's seasonal content drops dried up, and now one of the game's features is being removed to free up development resources. Gears 5 featured a map builder (yeah, we forgot too), allowing users to...
News Xbox Is Giving Away This Handcrafted Official Tartan Controller
Celebrating 20 years of Xbox in Scotland
Xbox is celebrating 20 years in Scotland, with the original console having launched in the country (along with much of Europe) back in 2002, and therefore it's partnered with Gordon Nicolson Kiltmakers and Lochcarron of Scotland to create an official Xbox tartan. As a result, they're giving away one of these...
News Xbox Gaming Revenue Up 6% YoY In Latest Earnings Report
Driven by demand for Game Pass, Xbox hardware and first-party titles
Microsoft's latest earnings results have been published for the quarter ended March 31, 2022 (FY22 Q3) - revealing Xbox's gaming revenue has increased by 6% year-over-year. Xbox's "content and services revenue" grew by 4% and was once again driven by growth in first-party titles...
News Xbox Cloud Gaming Has Been Streamed By More Than 10 Million People
Some serious numbers
In news related to Microsoft's third-quarter earnings for FY22, company CEO Satya Nadella has announced that Xbox Cloud Gaming has now been streamed by more than 10 million people around the world. Microsoft's Frank Shaw also confirmed this in a brief message via social media: "With Xbox Cloud Gaming… more than 10 million...
News Here Are The Patch Notes For Elden Ring Update 1.04.1
All about them bugs
Bandai Namco has just dropped all the details on Elden Ring update 1.04.1, the game's latest hotfix. This one focuses on bug fixes most of all, and is certainly less substantial than the game's main 1.04 update. Even so, this latest patch does fix a few notable issues and should provide players with a slightly smoother Elden...
News Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader? Find Out On Xbox Later This Year
Prove yourself
Yes, we're getting another new version of the classic TV show Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader? on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S later this year, brought to us by THQ Nordic and developer Massive Miniteam. This rendition of the show will feature over 6,800 multiple-choice questions, true-or-false challenges, and...
Tuesday26th Apr 2022
News '7 Days To Die' Comes With A Major Downside On Xbox Game Pass
Update: On console, at least
Update: It's been confirmed that 7 Days To Die on Xbox Game Pass is the "Classic Console" version on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, which means it's the version that sadly hasn't been updated in five years at this point. However, if you're playing on PC Game Pass, you'll get the most recent "Alpha20" version...
Random Oh No! Fan's 'Repaired' Halo Series X Gets Replaced With Standard Console
This is giving us anxiety
The chances of actually being able to purchase a new console this generation have been slim at times, let alone a shiny special edition one. Microsoft delivered the gen's first such system last year, with the gorgeous Halo Infinite console. This fan managed to snag one, but after sending it in for repair, it's all gone
News Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (April 26)
Dig in!
It's Game Pass day! Two more additions arrive today, including yet another day one launch for Xbox Game Pass. That'll be Research and Destroy, and it drops alongside 2016's 7 Days To Die. In regards to 7 Days To Die, keep in mind that the console version is actually heavily outdated, and so the best way to play it is via PC Game Pass. You...
News Xbox Game Pass Is Getting A Brand-New Tennis Game This July
"Featuring a true-to-life on-court experience..."
The Game Pass announcements are coming thick and fast today! The latest is for Matchpoint: Tennis Championships, which is a brand-new tennis game that will be launching with Game Pass on July 7th, 2022. Matchpoint: Tennis Championships is described as a "modern take on tennis," prioritising tactical...
News This War Of Mine: Final Cut Is Heading To Xbox Game Pass This May
The remastered version of the 2016 classic
The Microsoft Store has leaked an upcoming Xbox Game Pass addition for May 2022 a little early, as This War of Mine: Final Cut is being listed on there with a release date of May 10th, available to install right now with Game Pass. This is a remastered edition of the critically-acclaimed 2016 Xbox One...
News Floppy Knights Brings Its 'Adventure Of A Lifetime' To Xbox Game Pass This May
The turn-based strategy deck-builder
The latest day one confirmation for Xbox Game Pass in May 2022 is Floppy Knights, which is a turn-based strategy deck-builder launching on the service on May 24th, and it'll also be available separately for $19.99. Floppy Knights is described as "Turn-based tactics meet card-game strategy," serving as a "fresh...
Random Drink Tea As Much As Us? You'll Love These Custom Xbox Controllers
Yorkshire > PG Tips
The world of custom Xbox designs is vast, and there's some great stuff out there. One of the scene's most prominent designers, POPeART, often posts digital renders of some downright gorgeous Xbox controllers and err, yeah, these might be the best yet. The creator has posted two tea-laden designs, one for Yorkshire Tea and one...
News Xbox France Is Teasing Something LEGO Related For May 4th
Don't get your hopes up too much though
We've got some interesting news coming from the French Xbox Twitter account at the moment, as it's begun teasing some kind of LEGO-related surprise or event taking place on May 4th, which also happens to be Star Wars day. The teasing seemingly began earlier this week when the account posted a set of emojis in...
News Multiple Classic Sonic Games Are Being Delisted On Xbox Soon
To make way for Sonic Origins
We thought it might happen, and now it's official. SEGA has announced that it is delisting various classic Sonic games on Xbox (and other platforms) to make way for their newly remastered versions as part of the upcoming Sonic Origins. This means that the original Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Sonic 3 &...
Deals Another 250+ Games Added To This Week's Xbox Sales
Deals with Gold, Spotlight & Golden Week offers
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! Microsoft has confused things a bit at the minute, as we also had three sales added at the back end of last week, and now we've also got Deals with Gold, Spotlight and Golden Week offers. So, here's what we've done. Below, you'll find some of our...
Reaction Should Game Pass Ultimate Add Free Trials For All Xbox Games?
Sony is reportedly doing something similar for PS Plus
Xbox Game Pass has become a cornerstone of the Xbox ecosystem, a real feather in the platform's cap. However, we can admit that it's not perfect, so, should Microsoft take a leaf out of Sony's book with a reported new feature coming to PlayStation? That feature is a service-wide game trials...
News Forza Horizon 5's Series 7 Update Adds Five New Ferraris & Much More
Here are the patch notes
The latest update for the excellent Forza Horizon 5 has arrived today in the form of Series 7, which brings a whole bunch of new content to the game including five free Ferraris to unlock, Cinco de Mayo celebrations and much more. Let's start with those Ferraris. You'll be able to unlock these as part of the Series 7...
Deals All 50+ Backwards Compatible Games In This Week's Xbox Sales (April 26 - May 3)
Original Xbox and Xbox 360 classics
This week's Xbox sales are now live, and to go alongside the 500+ offers that are currently available on the Microsoft Store, we've got just over 50 backwards compatible games from the Xbox and Xbox 360 eras to choose from as well. If you want to see the rest of this week's new deals, you can check out some...
News It Seems 'Playable Elites' Won't Be Coming To Halo Infinite Anytime Soon
Wort, wort, wort!
A passionate Halo fan has reached out to 343 with a lengthy request to add "playable Elites" to Halo Infinite. Unfortunately, it seems like it won't be happening anytime soon. According to a response from 343's community director, Brian Jarrard, "fundamental issues" remain a priority for the team. "I applaud your passion and...
News New Starfield Video Delves Deep Into The Game's Music And Audio Design
Turn it up
Can you believe we're only like six months out from Starfield? We know, we know, remain calm. Anyway, to satiate our appetites Bethesda has dropped another of its video docs, and this one is all about audio. Bethesda Game Studios audio director Mark Lampert, and Starfield composer Inon Zur discuss all things Starfield audio, including...
Monday25th Apr 2022
Guide Xbox Game Pass April 2022 List: Coming Soon & Leaving Soon
The latest Game Pass reveals and updates for April
Looking for a complete list of Xbox Game Pass games coming soon in April 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...
News Sony Still Blocking Games From Xbox Users On NVIDIA GeForce Now
God of War the latest example
For those who aren't aware, NVIDIA's GeForce Now streaming service works with the Microsoft Edge browser on Xbox, allowing you to access over 1000 games via cloud streaming - and there's even a free "Basic" subscription offer. However, those who hoped they might be able to play PC ports of PlayStation games on their...
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (April 25-29)
Including the remaster of this 1997 classic
As usual, we've got plenty of new releases heading to Xbox this week, including the likes of The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe, Rico: London, Rogue Legacy 2 and The House Of The Dead: Remake! Plus, there are four Xbox Game Pass games on the way, highlighted by the arrival of the former PlayStation...
Review Chernobylite (Xbox Series X|S) - An Irradiated Indie Gem
Rad times
A sci-fi survival horror shooter RPG with base building, crafting and roguelike elements that features a choice-driven narrative, time travel, stealth, supernatural entities and an endgame heist on the Chernobyl power station? Yes, there are many different aspects to The Farm 51's Chernobylite, all of them vying for your attention at any...
News Halo Infinite Players Share Their 'Disappointment' Over 2022 Roadmap
"This is a disaster..."
343 Industries revealed the much-requested 2022 roadmap for Halo Infinite over the weekend, and it's fair to say the reception from many players over the past few days has been one of "disappointment", for various reasons. The main criticism stems around the fact that Season 2 will last from May 3rd to November 7th, and yet...
News Xbox's Phil Spencer Shares Kind Words About Former Nintendo Boss
"His leadership and guidance have been very valuable"
Head of Xbox and Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer has taken to Twitter to share his support for former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aimé, who is currently promoting his new book about his life and career. The book is called "Disrupting The Game", and is described as "the ultimate...
News Xbox Series X Devkit Teardown Reveals A Whopping 40GB Of RAM
Lightning fast
The Xbox Series X is a bit of a beast as it is, becoming Microsoft's most powerful console by a good margin at launch, back in 2020. Having said that, what if we said there's a Series X out there with over twice as much RAM? No, it's true! YouTube channel Gamers Nexus recently tore down an Xbox Series X developer kit they'd got their...
News Xbox Isn't Done With New Acquisitions, Job Listing Suggests
Here comes the money
Xbox made huge waves earlier this year when it announced its intentions to acquire Activision Blizzard for a frankly ridiculous $70 billion. However, that doesn't seem to have stopped the company from looking at other potential takeover targets. A new job listing went live a few days ago (spotted by VGC) that spells out just...
News Early Prototype Footage Revealed For Telltale's The Walking Dead
To celebrate its 10th anniversary
Not to make you feel old, but the first season of Telltale Games' The Walking Dead launched ten years ago, having made its debut all the way back on April 24th, 2012, and Skybound has released a new video to celebrate the occasion. We recommend checking out the full documentary (you can watch it below), but we've...
News Xbox Just Had An Extremely Impressive Month For Sales In The US
Setting new all-time highs for March
The good news keeps on rolling for Xbox at the moment in terms of sales figures, as the March 2022 report from NPD Group has revealed that Xbox hardware unit and dollar sales set a new March record for the platform last month. According to the report, Xbox Series was the best-selling platform of March 2022 (and...
News Dying Light 2 Is Getting New Game+ And More FOV Options This Week
Wider view, more zombies
Dying Light 2 is supposedly getting at least five years' worth of updates after launch, and one of the first major ones is now coming next week. Developer Techland has revealed all the juicy details for its April 27th update. The big standout feature in update 1.3.0 is New Game+, adding "30 new inhibitors" among a bunch of...
News 343 Reportedly Prototyped Halo Infinite As 'PVP And PVE' Hero Shooter
Try and try again
Halo Infinite was developed over a long period of time — a good six years in fact — so it's natural the game went through many, many prototype phases. However, did you know that one of those phases took Infinite into 'hero shooter' territory? That's right, Halo Infinite could have ended up more like Overwatch than classic Halo...
News System Shock Remake Is 'Nearly Complete' According To Developer
Could we be returning to Citadel Station sooner than we thought?
Fans of 1994's innovative sci-fi action adventure, System Shock, have a had a fairly long old wait on their hands for Nightdive Studio's successfully kickstarted remake to finally show some signs of being ready to release. However, as originally reported by Windows Central,...
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