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News Bethesda Is Putting The 'Finishing Touches' On Starfield, Says Todd Howard
Despite the delay
Xbox delivered the kind of megaton announcement we're not so fond of recently, when it delayed Starfield into 2023. Despite that unfortunate news, it seems the game is coming along nicely, at least according to studio head Todd Howard. Multiple Xbox execs and devs recently spoke about the company's upcoming plans ahead of the big...
News Xbox Doesn't Want To Turn 'Big Community' PS4, PS5 Games Into Exclusives
They'll remain on other platforms
As a complement to today's massive set of Xbox announcements, we've been treated to a few comments from Head of Xbox Game Studios Matt Booty, who has spoken a little more about plans for exclusives on the Xbox platform. As highlighted by IGN, Booty tried to calm fears about big multi-platform games going exclusive...
Roundup All The Key Xbox Announcements From Today (June 9)
It's been a busy one!
Today has been a busy day in the world of Xbox, as Microsoft has thrown a whole bunch of announcements our way. From a new game demos service to all sorts of cloud gaming improvements, it's exciting stuff! You'll find more details and links to individual articles about each of these announcements below: Xbox Reveals Project...
News Xbox Design Lab Relaunches Today With New Controller Options
Now available in 11 more countries
Microsoft's Xbox Design Lab service has been on hiatus for a little while, but it officially relaunches today (Thursday, June 9th) complete with a variety of new controller options - along with the new Pride controller design as well. So, aside from the Pride controller option, here are the new features you can...
News Forza Horizon 5's First Expansion Has Leaked On The Steam Store
Hot Wheels again?!
We've been waiting ages for news on Forza Horizon 5's first expansion, and courtesy of an eagle-eyed Redditor, we now know that Forza Horizon 5 Expansion 1 is set to be based on Hot Wheels once again! An image of this briefly appeared on the Steam Store for PC, after which it was quickly taken down, but an archive of the webpage...
News Xbox Leaker Spots Mysterious Twitter Account For 'Legends Game'
To be announced this Sunday?
It's that time of year where leaks and rumours are commonplace - after all, we are just a few days away from the Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase 2022 - and one of the games that might be revealed has been spotted on Twitter. The person who has found this is known Microsoft Store leaker WalkingCat, as you can see below:...
News Modern Warfare 2 Has No Xbox One-Only Version, Base Game Now $70
Cross-gen only
Activision has dropped the official gameplay reveal trailer for Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2, along with detailing the game's release and what editions will be available. Unlike the last two years — where standalone last-gen versions were $60 — the base game is now $70, featuring access across both console generations. The base...
News Resident Evil 4 Remake Will Get 'Fresh New Look' At Capcom Showcase
Not far away folks!
Shortly after announcing Resident Evil 4 Remake, Capcom revealed that it will be hosting an 'E3-style' showcase next Monday, June 13th. Well, to perhaps nobody's surprise, the two will be colliding as Capcom is set to show more of the remake at its roughly-35-minute event. The announcement comes from the official
News Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition Now Supports VRR On Xbox Series X|S
Even smoother slicing
Capcom has revealed that Xbox Series X|S launch title, Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition, finally supports VRR! Even though the feature has been supported generally on Series X|S consoles since launch, the developer of DMC 5 seems to have gone back and added specific support for the game after Sony also enabled the feature on...
News Deliver Us Mars Launches On Xbox One, Series X|S This September
With ray-tracing support for the latter
We've got a date for the sequel to the excellent Deliver Us The Moon, this time called Deliver Us Mars, which takes off for Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S on September 27th, 2022. You can watch the trailer above! The game will see you taking the role of Kathy Johanson, "who joins the crew of the...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About The Quarry
Supermassive's latest horror hit?
Developer Supermassive Games is back with another cinematic horror title, this time more in-line with PS4's Until Dawn. Reviews on The Quarry are just hitting the web, and it's going down pretty well so far it seems! Here's a quick peek at some early opinions on this 80s horror-inspired title. Will it be a day one...
News Xbox Employee Confirms Extended Showcase Features 'All New Content'
It's showtime, round two
The build up to the big Xbox Summer Showcase is on, as we're just a few days away at this point. However, we're already looking forward to the recently revealed 'Extended Showcase' as well, especially as it's set to deliver a lot of new stuff! Xbox team member Kelly Lombardi recently took to Twitter to confirm that June...
News Halo Infinite 'Campaign Network Co-Op' Flight Begins This July
Will officially release "later this year"
It's been a while since we got an update on the status of Halo Infinite campaign network co-op. With this in mind, the official Halo account has shared a brief message - noting how this mode will arrive "later this year", with flighting scheduled to begin (for Halo Insiders) next month in July. As usual,...
News EA Teases 'Some Surprises' You Won't Want To Miss Out On
What could it be for?
Electronic Arts might not be hosting its 'EA Play Live' event this year, but apparently, it's got some surprises up its sleeve. According to the company's official Twitter account, you won't want to miss out on these surprises. It's not specified when exactly they'll be revealed. Here's the tweet in full: "We have some...
News Report Details 'Several Big Xbox Announcements' Happening This Thursday
Update: Now revealed!
Update: Well, this came true! Microsoft has revealed a whole bunch of new Xbox features. Read More: Roundup: All The Key Xbox Announcements From Today (June 9) Original story: An interesting new report has appeared at Exputer courtesy of well-known journalist and reliable leaker Tom Henderson, who has claimed that Microsoft...
News NASA Releases Free Xbox Game, Complete With Achievements (1000G)
Ready for launch
Yes, NASA has a free new Xbox game on the Microsoft Store! It's called To The Moon and Beyond, and not only does it include zero microtransactions whatsoever, but it also comes with full achievement support. The game is a single-player card-based title, in which your goal is to manage and build up your own space program to safely...
News Sonic Frontiers: The First Hands-On Impressions Have Arrived
What's the verdict?
Following the first reveal of Sonic Frontiers gameplay last week, many Sonic fans were quick to show concern for the title, with one of the common worries being that it seemed to feature a very empty open world with little to do. Now, IGN has had a chance to go hands-on with Sonic Frontiers for four hours, and the verdict is...
News Evil West Unleashes Hell On Xbox This September, Watch The New Trailer
Saddle up, cowboys
Update (Tue 7th Jun, 2022): Remember Evil West? We've now got a date for it! Focus Home Interactive has confirmed the game will launch on September 20th for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. You can check out the brand-new release date reveal trailer above. Original story (Fri 10th Dec, 2021): Flying Wild Hog is a...
News Battlefield 2042 Season 1 Revealed, Launches This Week On Xbox
New map, battle pass and more
Battlefield 2042 is finally getting new content this week, after DICE spent most of the last several months applying bug-fixing patches. Season 1: Zero Hour for Battlefield 2042 arrives on June 9th, with an all-new map, battle pass, Specialist character and more. The new map, Exposure, is set in a rough, mountainous...
News F1 Manager 2022 Races To Xbox This August, And It's Looking Great
We've got a date and a trailer!
Earlier this year, we were treated to the announcement of a brand-new F1 management game called F1 Manager 2022 from Frontier Developments (Planet Coaster, Jurassic World Evolution), and now we've got a date and a trailer! It's shaping up to be an ambitious management title, featuring excellent graphics largely...
News Sniper Elite 5 Patch 1.05 Fixes Community Concerns On Xbox Game Pass
The latest hotfix is live
Sniper Elite 5 has been a big hit on Xbox Game Pass, although as normal in this day and age, its launch hasn't been without issues. Most of these have been minor so far though, and developer Rebellion is already at work ironing out the kinks. Patch 1.05 is now live for Sniper Elite 5, and it focuses on some early community...
News Forza Horizon 5 Passes 20 Million Players Globally Since Launch
Ultimate pass
Forza Horizon 5 was one of Xbox's biggest releases last year, as Microsoft's Forza sub-series has really hit its stride. Just over half a year on since launch, the game has now seen over 20 million players blast around its open world rendition of Mexico. The figure comes from the game's 'Hall of Fame' leaderboard, which when filtered...
Review Assassin's Creed Origins - Better Than Ever On Xbox Series X
Bayek it's a good' un.
Looking back on it now, Assassin's Creed Origins really did mark a brand new direction for Ubisoft's long-running franchise when it released back in October of 2017. This truly epic Egyptian odyssey introduced RPG-lite elements to the series, invigorating its core gameplay with tons of loot, weapons and gear, it completely...
Deals 140+ Games Included In This Week's Xbox Sales (June 7-14)
Update: Deals Unlocked sale also now live
Update: The Xbox Deals Unlocked Sale 2022 is also now live, adding over 500 games to this list! Read More: Xbox 'Deals Unlocked' Sale Now Live, 500+ Games Included Original story: Welcome to another set of weekly Xbox deals! This week, we've got the usual Deals with Gold and Spotlight offers, along with...
News Capcom Showcase Announced For June 13th, Expect 'Around' 35 Minutes Of News & Updates
"A new livestreamed digital event"
If it wasn't already busy enough, Capcom has now announced it will also be airing a livestream later this week. It will run for "around" 35 minutes and will contain "news and in-depth updates" about the company's previously announced titles. You'll be able to watch the show via the official Capcom YouTube and...
News Sega's Sonic Central Returns June 7th With Upcoming Projects & More
Update: Watch the full show here!
Update: Well, Sonic Central has come and gone! No major announcements here, but we did get a few interesting updates such as an extended look at Sonic Origins and the reveal that Sonic characters are coming to Fall Guys. You can check out the full presentation in the video above. Original story: This just in -...
News Xbox Exec Jokes About The Number Of 'Game Pass' Mentions At 2022's Showcase
So. Much. Game. Pass. Incoming.
We've all heard that "World Premiere" voice line over and over in our heads after an Xbox show right? The one the team loves to use at pretty much all of its Xbox showcase events. Well, this year, we better get ready to hear plenty of 'Game Pass', jokes Xbox's Aaron Greenberg. It might not be delivered with that same...
News Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl Releases Major Free Update, Including Voice Acting
A long-requested addition
When the Smash Bros. style fighting game Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl launched on Xbox in 2021, one of the criticisms centred around the lack of voice acting in the game, and that's finally being addressed today with a free update. It's been confirmed that voice acting is now officially in All-Star Brawl, and the list of VAs...
News Xbox And Krispy Kreme Team Up Again, Creating Forza Doughnuts
The 'Taste Adventure Dozen'
Last summer, us lucky folk in the UK were treated to an Xbox collaboration of tasty proportions. Basically, Krispy Kreme brought out "The Nexus Level Doughnut" to celebrate all-things Xbox, adorned with our beloved green X logo and stuffed with brownie butter. Delicious. Anyway, the collab is back at it again this...
News Xbox Announces Extended Showcase Featuring 90 Minutes Of Deep Dives
Following the big Games Showcase
Xbox has revealed that we're getting another feature-length show a couple of days after this Sunday's Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase! That's right, Team Xbox will be bringing additional trailers and deep dives into the biggest announcements from the main show. The 'Xbox Games Showcase Extended' takes place...
Soapbox Chorus Is Coming To Xbox Game Pass, And You Should Absolutely Play It
Don't skip this space combat spectacular
June has its fair share of big hitters and tasty treats landing on Xbox Game Pass, with the likes of For Honor: Marching Fire Edition, a newly upgraded Assassin's Creed Origins, Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection and the excellent Shadowrun Trilogy to name just a few of the delig
News Ark 2 Will Feature At The Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase 2022
Win Diesel
The star-studded sequel to Ark: Survival Evolved, Ark 2, is coming to Xbox Series X|S as a console launch exclusive. Since that particular announcement, we've not seen much on the upcoming dino adventure, however that's all about to change. As you probably know by now, this Sunday marks the Xbox &
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (June 6-10)
How will your story unfold?
Welcome to your new Xbox games roundup for June 6th to 10th! The big release of this week is undoubtedly 2K and Supermassive Games' teen horror adventure The Quarry, but we've also got the likes of SpellForce 3: Reforced on the way, along with a bunch of exciting Xbox Game Pass additions such as Assassin's Creed Origins!...
News Fable Development Is 'Going Fine' Despite Rumours, Says Jez Corden
Normal development ensues
Fable has been in the headlines a little bit recently, as rumours on its progress continue to come to light. After last week's developer response ensured us that the game's 'scoping' was a normal part of development, this week, Windows Central's Jez Corden has made similar assurances. Phew! On a recent episode of their...
News Ubisoft Issues Statement On Prince Of Persia As Pre-Orders Are 'Delisted'
It's not cancelled, just delayed
It's been a month since Ubisoft announced yet another delay for the Prince of Persia: The Sands Of Time Remake, this time because Ubisoft Montreal is taking over lead development on the game from Ubisoft Pune and Mumbai. Since then, various retailers have been delisting their pre-orders for the game, and Ubisoft has...
News GoldenEye 007 Achievements Now Showing On The Xbox Website
We're getting close!
Earlier this week, we pointed out that a Rare employee recently unlocked an achievement in GoldenEye 007 for Xbox, and now the full list of achievements for the game is actually being displayed publicly on the Xbox website. Each achievement is also accompanied
News New Crash Bandicoot Game Could Be Announced This Week
Specifically a multiplayer game
A week of E3-style events is upon us, capped off with the Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase this coming Sunday, and one of the games that is expected to be announced over the next few days is a new Crash Bandicoot game. This is according to Windows Central's Jez Corden on the latest episode of the Windows Central...
News Multiple Games Reduced By 90-95% On Xbox This Week (June 1-6)
Xbox games from as low as $0.99!
Looking for some cheap Xbox games from June 1st to June 6th, 2022? As usual, plenty of Xbox deals are heavily discounted over the next week by up to 95%, meaning you can pick up some amazing Xbox games at ultra low prices! Most of this week's deals are carried over from last week's Super Saver Sale, but we've also...
News Someone Recently Unlocked An Achievement In GoldenEye 007 For Xbox
Update: Achievements now viewable on Xbox website
Update: The GoldenEye 007 achievements are also now showing on the official Xbox website. We're getting close, folks! Original story: Despite the fact it's been leaked and talked about numerous times over the past six months, the GoldenEye 007 port for Xbox has yet to be officially revealed, but...
News Xbox's Phil Spencer Shares His Excitement For The Callisto Protocol
"Game looks great"
Highly-anticipated survival horror game The Callisto Protocol unveiled a brand-new trailer as part of PlayStation's State of Play show yesterday, and it's been getting a lot of positive attention including from the Head of Xbox himself. Read More: The Callisto Protocol Debuts Stunning New Trailer, Coming To Xbox December...
Video Here's A First Look At 60FPS Assassin's Creed Origins On Xbox Series X
Said to be a "virtually constant 2160p/60fps"
The next-gen update for Assassin's Creed Origins has arrived on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, and so the first footage has begun to hit YouTube, showing that the game seems to be running really well at 60fps on Xbox so far. In fact, analytics channel El Analista de Bits is reporting that the Xbox...
News The Callisto Protocol Debuts Stunning New Trailer, Coming To Xbox December 2022
The Dead Space vibes are strong with this one
Upcoming survivor horror game The Callisto Protocol received a brand-new trailer as part of today's State of Play event, along with an official release date of December 2nd, 2022 for PS4, PS5, PC, and "Xbox". The Callisto Protocol is being billed as a story-driven, single-player survival horror title...
News Street Fighter 6 Punches Its Way To Xbox Series X|S In 2023
Check out the new trailer
There were fears at one point that Street Fighter 6 might be a PS5 timed exclusive, but it seems that isn't the case as Capcom's official new trailer for the game has confirmed it'll be coming to Xbox Series X and Series S in 2023 too. Capcom says Street Fighter 6 marks a "new era for fighting games... turning the genre on...
News Resident Evil 4 Remake Revealed, Launches On Xbox In March 2023
Don't worry, it's not a PS5 exclusive
It's official! Resident Evil 4 is the next game in the series to receive the remake treatment, as revealed at today's State of Play showcase, and it's officially heading to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on March 24, 2023. Few details have been revealed so far, but Capcom says the game has been "reimagined for...
News Dragon Age 4 Is Now Officially Called 'Dragon Age: Dreadwolf'
"Our next game now has an official name"
We've got a name! BioWare has announced today that the next entry in the Dragon Age series will officially be called Dragon Age: Dreadwolf, although we're still none the wiser about a release date or specific platform details as of yet. In a blog post, BioWare had the following to say about who the Dread...
News Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Full Reveal Set For Next Week
Watch the teaser trailer
This past month has treated us to the official name and release date for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, but next week we'll be getting the full worldwide reveal, taking place at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm GMT on Wednesday, June 8th. To mark the announcement, Infinity Ward and Activision have released a teaser trailer called...
Roundup All New Xbox Games For June 2022
Update: Now including more Game Pass games!
Welcome to June 2022's Xbox roundup of new releases! Truth be told, we thought it was shaping up to be a fairly quiet month, but we've actually got loads of exciting Xbox releases on the way such as The Quarry, Fall Guys, Shadowrun Trilogy, Sonic Origins, Cuphead - The Delicious Last Course, The Elder...
News Assassin's Creed Origins 60FPS Update Out Now On Xbox Series X|S
Clocking in at around 3GB
Update (2nd Jun, 2022): It's time! The 60fps update for Assassin's Creed Origins is now live on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, clocking in at around 3GB on Series X. It's just an update, not a full next-gen optimisation. Added 60 FPS support when running the game on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5. Added a new...
News Madden NFL 23 Launches On Xbox This August, Introduces All-New Gameplay System
Known as "FieldSense"
We've been treated to a release date and a trailer for Madden NFL 23 today, which is officially heading to Xbox One, Series X and Series S on August 19th, with the next-gen platforms also benefiting from an all-new gameplay system. That gameplay system is called FieldSense, and the intention with it is to "produce consistent...
News Destroy All Humans 2's Xbox Store Page Is Causing Confusion
Despite what it says, it's not coming to Xbox One
If you're thinking of pre-ordering Destroy All Humans 2: Reprobed over the coming months before its arrival on August 30th, we wanted to give you a heads up that it's not coming to Xbox One - despite what the Xbox Store might say. The reason for the confusion is that Destroy All Humans 2's pre-order...
