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News Xbox The 'Dominant Platform' For Digital Sales Of LEGO Star Wars In The UK
The fastest-selling LEGO game in history
There's been a lot of talk in regards to UK sales figures over the past couple of years about how PlayStation often sells a lot more physical copies of games than Xbox, but what about digital? Well, the new LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga is an interesting example, as Xbox has proved the "dominant...
News These Four Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass Today (April 15)
Last chance to try this exploration-survival experience
In case you'd forgotten, today marks the removal of four more games from the Xbox Game Pass library, including the likes of The Long Dark and Rain On Your Parade. EA Play will also be removing F1 2019 from Game Pass on April 18th. Here are the four games confirmed to leave today on Xbox Game...
Review Lost In Random - A Cult Classic In The Making
We're all mad down here
Update (Thu 14th Apr, 2022): With Lost in Random now part of EA Play and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, we're re-sharing our original review from last year to give you an idea of what to expect. Enjoy! Original Review (Tue 14th Sep, 2021): Lost in Random feels like the sort of game that would have come out 15 years ago. That's...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Hits 18 Million Copies Sold, Witcher Series Now At 65 Million
As a new saga begins
CD Projekt Red has revealed some interesting stats regarding its two major series' in a recent earnings presentation. The Polish developer has revealed that 2020's Cyberpunk 2077 is now at 18 million copies solid, while the whole Witcher series stands at over 65 million. Impressive numbers. The Witcher 3 itself has sold a...
News Dead Space Remake Is Already Changing Based On Fan Feedback
Isaac's new-gun
Last summer, EA officially revealed a Dead Space remake. Arguably, this horror classic doesn't really need the remake treatment but hey, its 2022, everything's getting remade in some fashion these days. Anyway, at least EA seems to be taking fan feedback seriously with this one. Not even a year after its announcement, Dead Space...
News YouTuber Creates Incredible One-Handed Xbox Series X|S Controller
It works!
Xbox has done a lot for accessibility in recent years, especially in creating its Adaptive Controller, usable across a variety of systems and configurations. However, a YouTuber that goes by the name of Akaki Kuumeri has taken things into their own hands, modding a standard Xbox controller into something pretty special. The YouTuber has...
News Xbox Cloud Gaming Is Now Available On Console In Brazil
More options for Brazilian fans
Xbox has announced that its Cloud Gaming program has expanded to console players in Brazil. Previously, cloud content was available on other devices — like PCs, tablets and mobile phones — but not on actual Xbox consoles. You can now jump in and stream games via your Xbox One or Xbox Series X|S system in the...
News Eager For More Sonic? An Official Sonic Game Is Now Live In Roblox
Speed demon
It's been a hot minute since we got a brand new Sonic game. Sonic Forces was the last proper title from developer Sonic Team, although the Genesis-inspired Sonic Mania has also added to the series in recent years. Now though, a new Sonic adventure is upon us. Well, sort of. While we're waiting for Sonic Team to release Sonic Frontiers,...
News Lost In Random Is Available Today On Xbox Game Pass (April 14)
"Face the unknown in a unique blend of tactical combat and card collection"
It may not be a huge Game Pass drop day today, but one title is being added to the EA Play library: Lost in Random. We were pretty impressed with this EA Originals title when we went hands on last September, scoring it 8/10 in our review. If you're a Game Pass Ultimate...
News Konami's eFootball 2022 Relaunches On Xbox With Massive Update
The free-to-play footie game kicks off again
Remember how bad eFootball 2022, the free-to-play PES replacement, was at launch back in September of 2021? Well, Konami does too, and that's why the game has relaunched as Version 1.0.0 today on Xbox with a massive overhaul. It's free to download right now on the Xbox Store, featuring a new gameplay...
News Halo: MCC Is More Popular Than Halo Infinite On Steam Right Now
Following latest update
Halo: The Master Chief Collection finally made its way to PC in 2019, five years after its initial Xbox One launch. It's safe to say the re-launch has been a hit, so much so that right now, its playerbase seems to be healthier than Halo Infinite's. Looking at Steam's database numbers, just over 9,000 players online at once...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (April 14-17)
Return to this beloved supernatural adventure
It's time for another batch of Free Play Days titles! Three more games are available to play for free this weekend for Xbox Live Gold members, and they're ready to download right now. So, what's included this week? Well, we've got Remedy's beloved Control, but sadly not the Ultimate Edition, The Elder...
News 'Loyal Fans On Xbox And PC Game Pass' Help Scarlet Nexus Reach Two Million Players Worldwide
"Thank you very much"
The stylish JRPG Scarlet Nexus got a surprise release during Xbox's Tokyo Game Show stream last September, and now an update reveals the game has been experienced by more than 2 million players around the world. This figure also includes Xbox and PC Game Pass players. Overall digital sales have reportedly topped one million as...
News AEW Console Game Reportedly Targeting Surprise 2022 Launch
It could be with us in a few months
We've found ourselves talking about the AEW console game again! A new report from Fightful Select has indicated today that the game is targeting a surprise September 2022 release date, although that's a "tentative" window for now. That means we could theoretically be playing it in just five months' time if all...
News The Witcher 3's Free Xbox Series X|S Upgrade Has Been Delayed
"We are evaluating the scope of work to be done..."
Sad news if you're a Witcher 3 fan today, as CD Projekt Red has confirmed that the free Xbox Series X and Series S upgrade for the game will no longer be releasing in Q2 2022 as planned, having been delayed indefinitely. The reason for this is because the team wants to finish off the rest of the...
News Battlefield 2042 April Update Detailed, Includes 400+ Changes
And a weapon overhaul
Battlefield 2042's rough launch was about six months ago now, believe it or not, and the wheels finally seem to be in motion regarding future updates. Ahead of the season one launch this summer, DICE is delivering a pretty big update later this month, and there are some big changes coming. First up, the previously promised...
News Xbox Series X|S RPG Steelrising Gets Fresh Gameplay, And September Release Date
Coming soon!
Last summer, we got a first glimpse at gameplay for Steelrising, the next-gen-only RPG from the developer of Greedfall. Initially the team planned for a June 2022 launch, however, following a short delay, we now have a proper release date: September 8th. Now that Spiders Games has nailed down the release date, they're ready to show so
News Dead Island 2 Reportedly Set For Re-Reveal This Summer
With a potential release shortly after
Ah, remember Dead Island 2? Way before the original Dead Island developer launched Dying Light, Dead Island 2 was revealed, back in 2014. We've seen barely anything on the game since, and it's changed hands a few times in the past few years. Those changing hands finally stopped with Dambuster Studios, the team...
News 343 To Deliver 'Multiple Updates' For Halo: MCC Throughout 2022
Finish the fight
Yesterday saw the arrival of a huge new update for Halo: The Master Chief Collection, which added The Flood to the game's Firefight mode and much more. If you're eager for additional new content, the good news is the 343 is just getting started for 2022. In the same blog update, the Halo developer spoke about how it was dedicated...
News Activision Greenlights Another Call Of Duty From Sledgehammer Games, Says Report
Projected 2025 release window
Call of Duty: Vanguard is only about six months old, but developer Sledgehammer Games is reportedly working on another COD game already! So much for slowing down the annual releases eh? The Tom Henderson report, via exputer, says that pre-production has begun on Sledgehammer's next COD title, and it may be aiming for a...
News Xbox Tops UK Charts For Console And Accessory Sales In March 2022
A strong month for Microsoft
Last week, we shared the report that the Xbox Series X and Series S had outsold the PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch in March 2022 in the UK, and now we've got more insight on this courtesy of GamesIndustry.biz. The outlet says that over 112,000 consoles were sold in the UK in March, which was a rise of 21% over...
Deals All 25+ Backwards Compatible Games In The Xbox Spring Sale 2022
Update: Now including this week's Deals with Gold
Update (Tue 12th Apr, 2022): We've updated this list to include the Deals with Gold for the week spanning April 12th to April 19th, adding five more games to the list (and removing a few as well). Enjoy! Original story: The Xbox Spring Sale 2022 is now live, and as usual, it includes a sizeable...
News Halo Support Team Certain Affinity Is Now Working On 'Evolving Halo Infinite'
Certainly, Chief
There have been quite a few rumours and reports on developer Certain Affinity as of late. Discussion around a potential 'Monster Hunter-style' game from CA continues, and we've also heard rumours of the team working on a Halo Infinite battle royale. Well, we now know for sure they're working on something Halo-related. The
News Lords Of The Fallen 2 Set To Release In 2023 For Xbox Series X|S
"CI Games’ most ambitious soulslike project to date"
We've got an official release window for Lords of the Fallen 2, the follow-up to the 2014 action-RPG, as developer CI Games has confirmed in a management report that the title is currently targeting a 2023 launch on Xbox Series X|S. In the report, it mentions that Lords of the Fallen 2 is...
News Action-RPG Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising Launches On Xbox Game Pass In May
Day one goodness
The Game Pass announcements are coming thick and fast, the latest being that Action-RPG Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising hits the service on day one, May 10th. Rising, and its sequel Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, were both announced as Xbox Game Pass titles last summer. However, neither had definitive release dates until now, with...
News Major Back 4 Blood Expansion Arrives Today With All-New PvE Levels
Tunnels of Terror
As Back 4 Blood hits its six-month anniversary, developer Turtle Rock Studios is delivering the game's first major expansion. The Tunnels of Terror add-on launches today, April 12th, and there's quite a bit to go at in here. The big thing is a new feature dubbed 'Ridden Hives'. These new "PvE areas" are sort of like mini-dungeons,...
Deals Another 60+ Games Added To This Week's Xbox Sales (April 12-19)
Deals with Gold and Spotlight offers
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! For obvious reasons, the list is much smaller than usual this week due to the ongoing Xbox Spring Sale 2022, but we've still got another 60+ games to take advantage of over the next few days. We've included all of this week's Deals with Gold and Spotlight offers in...
News 'Hell Is Us' Is A New Unreal Engine 5 Adventure Coming To Xbox Series X|S
Hellish
Developers seem to be going all in on Unreal Engine 5 for this generation, with multiple studios moving over to Epic Games' new technology. However, we've not actually seen many real games running on the new engine, until now. Nacon has revealed Hell is Us, a new action adventure game running on UE5. It's being developed by Rogue Factor,...
News Three Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (April 12)
True colours
We're being treated to another Game Pass drop today, April 12th, and the headlining game is a big one. Life is Strange: True Colors enters the library today, along with two new PC additions: Panzer Corps 2 and The Dungeon of Naheulbeuk: The Amulet Of Chaos. Here are the new titles you can download today with Xbox Game Pass (April 12):...
News Halo: MCC Receives A Huge New Update, Flood Firefight Now Live
"We’ve got some unfinished business..."
Following on from last week's teaser, 343 has now updated Halo: The Master Chief Collection with Flood Firefight, Halo 3 & Halo ODST co-op crossplay and full custom browser support. There are various other changes included in this latest update such as UI improvements, updates to the Forge and Mod...
News Shadowrun Trilogy Listing Hints At Series' Return To Xbox
Dragonfall
Shadowrun Returns, Shadowrun: Dragonfall – Director’s Cut, and Shadowrun: Hong Kong – Extended Edition have all been rated in Taiwan for various systems, including Xbox platforms, hinting at an upcoming release. The trilogy of titles was already announced last year, but at the time, only for Nintendo Switch. These ports do exist...
News Certain Affinity Is Looking For Xbox Devs To Work On 'New Original IP'
The team is rumoured to be making a 'Monster Hunter-style' Xbox exclusive
Back in January, we reported on talk of a Monster Hunter-style game being worked on as an Xbox exclusive. Those reports tagged Certain Affinity as the developer, and well, a new job listing further hints at Xbox development. The Austin, Texas-based team has listed a new job,...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Expansions And Other Updates Are Coming, Says CDPR
"We are working on expansions, we're working on stuff"
Since Cyberpunk 2077's next-gen update finally landed, attention has quickly turned to expansions. Developer CD Projekt Red confirmed the existence of DLC plans before the game even came out, and it looks like those plans are still being worked on. Recently, Cyberpunk 2077 quest designer Paweł...
News Xbox Has Created This Elaborate Controller Stand For LEGO Star Wars
Chonker
We've seen, and used, our fair share of controller stands over the years. Sometimes they work as docking stations, other times as mere plastic stands but they usually have one thing in common: their size. However, this limited edition LEGO Star Wars stand is a bit... different, shall we say. Kinda Funny's Greg Miller posted the behemoth on...
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (April 11-15)
Including some big Game Pass titles
We've got another 10+ games releasing on Xbox this week, including some big additions such as the Back 4 Blood: Tunnels of Terror DLC and the Nintendo Switch hit Road 96, along with four Xbox Game Pass titles highlighted by the brilliant Life is Strange: True Colors and
News Microsoft Reportedly Working On Smaller, More Power Efficient Series X Chip
Revision number one?
The Xbox Series X is a pretty beefy machine, not only in power but also in size. It'd make sense then, that a year and a half after launch, revisions may well be underway for a more efficient version of the console. According to a new report, that much is already happening. Journalist Brad Sams discussed the topic on a recent...
News Xbox Series X|S UK Sales Have Surpassed The Nintendo GameCube
It happened a few months ago
This next generation of consoles has been defined by stock issues thus far, but even so, Microsoft has reportedly sold more Xbox Series X and S systems in the UK than Nintendo managed with the GameCube throughout its entire lifespan. This is according to GamesIndustry's Chris Dring, who pointed out that the milestone...
News 343 Teases 'Something New' For Halo: The Master Chief Collection
Could The Flood be coming to Firefight?
Although Halo Infinite is still the primary focus for 343 Industries at the moment, it's still showing some love for Halo: The Master Chief Collection. In an update on social media, the official Halo account has teased that "something new" is coming to the collection game very soon, and it's a picture of The...
Feature Xbox Series X|S Games To Look Forward To In 2022
Updated for May!
Update: Welcome to May! We've moved a few things around, deleted April's entries and added a few more games to the list to look forward to in 2022. Expect this list to get even more stacked throughout the year! Original story: Well that was 2021, and what a year it was for Xbox gamers. We saw the return of Master Chief in the...
News Halo Infinite 'Lone Wolves' Trailer Gives Us A First Taste Of Season 2
Prepare to join the hunt, Spartans
Following on from the batch of details we've received about Halo Infinite Season 2 recently, 343 Industries has unveiled an announce trailer for the season, which will officially be called "Lone Wolves", beginning on May 3rd. The studio has promised "fresh content" for the season "including new maps, modes, themed...
News Xbox Is Getting Another New Star Trek Game Later This Year
Likely targeted at young audiences
We found out back at The Game Awards 2021 that new studio Dramatic Labs (made up of ex-Telltale Games employees) was working on Star Trek Resurgence, coming to Xbox in Spring 2022, and now we've got word of another Star Trek game said to be "coming soon" in the form of Star Trek: Prodigy - Supernova. The reveal...
News Multiple Games Reduced By 85-95% In The Xbox Spring Sale 2022
From as low as £1.34
The Xbox Spring Sale 2022 has arrived, and as you'd expect, it includes a whole bunch of bargains! Some of these games are reduced by up to 95% off their RRP, and we've collected the biggest discounts in the tables below. So, let's go over some of the highlights. The XCOM2 Collection has the biggest discount at 95%, which puts...
Deals Xbox Spring Sale 2022 Now Live, 500+ Games Discounted
Hope you've been saving up for Easter!
It's time for the Xbox Spring Sale 2022! This year's selection has kicked off with a list of over 500 discounted games, many of which are major AAA titles (including plenty of recent releases), so there's loads to choose from. Below, we've included just some of the highlights from this year's Xbox Spring Sale...
News Halo Infinite's Multiplayer 'Live Team' Reveal More Updates For Season 2
Here's what you can expect
Update: 343 Industries has also released a new Halo Infinite Season 2 trailer today, which you can watch above. Original story: 343 Industries has published a new Halo Infinite 'Season 1 Outcomes Report' - continuing on from last week's report. This week's report is focused o
News New Xbox Feature Allows You To Mute System Sound Effects
Like the guide and the dashboard
Yesterday, Microsoft treated us to a new feature in the form of the ability to switch TV inputs by pressing the Xbox button on the controller, and the update also included another new feature - the ability to mute system sound effects. Xbox's Eden Marie has been detailing this today over on Twitter, explaining that...
News Rogue Legacy 2 Arrives As An Xbox Console Exclusive This Month
"Rogue Legacy is back!"
We've got a nice surprise arriving later this month on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S in the form of Rogue Legacy 2, and for now at least, it's actually an Xbox console exclusive. It launches on Thursday, April 28th. It follows the 2013 original, described as a "genealogical rogue-LITE," which means "it has all...
News 2022's Need For Speed Is Reportedly Current-Gen Only
Last-gen consoles seemingly no longer family
It seems as though the next chapter in EA's long-running Need For Speed street racing franchise may be set to release on current-gen consoles only. As reported by the fine folk over at VGC, Venturebeat's Jeff Grubb, speaking on his GiantBomb show Grubbsnax, remarked that the latest in the bombastic r
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (April 7-10)
Including this "breathtaking world-crafting sandbox"
It's time for another batch of Free Play Days titles! Two more games are available to play for free this weekend for Xbox Live Gold members, and they're ready to download right now. So, what's included in the batch this week? The biggest of the two is Football Manager 2022 Xbox Edition, which is...
News 1 New Game, 3 New Cloud Titles Are Available On Xbox Game Pass Today
"Every choice will affect the world around you..."
It's Game Pass day! We've got one brand-new release arriving on the service today in the form of Chinatown Detective Agency, while EA Play is also bringing three new cloud additions to the Ultimate version of Game Pass. Here are the games you can download with Game Pass today: Chinatown...
News Halo Infinite 'Last Spartan Standing' Mode New Details Leak
Could it be like a Battle Royale mode?
It seems a Halo Infinite leak may have potentially shed some light on the new 'Last Spartan Standing' mode coming to Season 2. According to Halo Infinite's custom game offline menu (as verified by GameSpot), this new mode has one 12 minut
