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News Here's What's Included In The Xbox September 2021 Update
The latest new features for September
The Xbox September 2021 update has been unveiled today by Microsoft, and while it's a quiet one this time around (including a few already released features), it's highlighted by the much-anticipated new Microsoft Edge browser. Here's a brief overview of what's on the way, with more details available at
News Halo Infinite's Second Multiplayer Preview Is Now Available For Download
Matchmaking will be limited to certain windows
Following on from 343's warning yesterday about a possible "shift" in its Halo Infinite multiplayer preview schedule, it seems it's now given everything the all-clear. 343's community manager, John Junyszek, has confirmed the "final test" has gone well and the release process is now underway
News The Initiative Partners With Crystal Dynamics On Perfect Dark
The "first-person spy thriller" is still "early in development"
Here's some breaking news - The Initiative has announced it will be partnering with Crystal Dynamics to help it bring the new Perfect Dark game to the next generation. Crystal Dynamics is best known for series such as Tomb Raider and was also behind the Square Enix project Marvel's...
Roundup Here’s What The Critics Are Saying About Sable On Xbox Game Pass
Another win for Game Pass?
Sable launched on Xbox Game Pass today, and with it, reviews have trickled in for the much-anticipated indie title. With a unique art style, world design and narrative, is Sable worth your time downloading? Or is it one to add to your never-ending backlog? Let's see what the critics are saying about Sable on Xbox Game...
News Sea Of Thieves Season 4 Has Washed Ashore For All Players
Time to set sail again
Ahoy! Another season of Sea of Thieves is now live for all players, bringing a new area to explore known as the Sunken Kingdom. The area was previously seen during a Tall Tale in Season Three, but now players can dive in to discover all its secrets and treasures. Hidden within are six Siren Shrines, each equipped with a...
Roundup Here’s What The Critics Are Saying About Diablo 2: Resurrected
Drag me to hell
The release of Diablo 2: Resurrected has subtly snuck upon us today, and so have the reviews. With such an iconic game, does the new iteration do the series justice? Or should fans stick to Diablo 3 for the fix of the franchise? Let's dive into what critics are saying about Diablo 2: Resurrected: Game Informer (8.75/10): Diablo...
News Mojang Is Reportedly Working On Two Brand-New Minecraft Games
What could they be?
Minecraft is a global phenomenon, continuing with spin-off entries such as Minecraft Dungeons. That success seems to be something the team at Mojang wants to continue expanding, as "two all-new projects" are reportedly in the works. The information is from Windows Central, which claims reliable sources have alerted them of two...
News Exhilarating Sci-Fi Adventure Chorus Launches On Xbox This December
"Prepare to venture beyond the void"
It's been a long time since we last heard about Chorus. This year has pretty much been radio silent on the upcoming space adventure, but not only do we have new information about the game, we also have a release date. Chorus will be launching for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on December 3. For those...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (September 23-26)
"Cross is Super Again!"
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 on offer? The highlight is arguably Monster Energy Supercross 4, available separately for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, while you...
News 343 Admits It Probably 'Over-Hyped' Halo Infinite's Spartan Bots
But says they'll be "more challenging" in the upcoming preview
Prior to the original Halo Infinite multiplayer tech preview, 343 spoke about the different levels of bots it would roll out as the beta progressed - with the top tier being spartan bots. While these bots weren't necessarily pushovers, they weren't quite as scary as they were originally...
News UFL Continues To Build Hype With First Look At In-Game Player Model
"Zina’s here, let’s party!"
UFL kind of came out of nowhere earlier this year, being officially unveiled as part of Gamescom Opening Night Live back in August, and the game generated a lot of attention and hype following that initial appearance. If you haven't been keeping track, it will be a free-to-play football game centred around "managing...
Video Here's An Entire Match Of Big Team Battle In Halo Infinite
Capture the Flag on 'Fragmentation'
Halo Infinite's next technical preview is only a matter of hours away, and we have a full length look at an entire match of Big Team Battle to whet our appetite. As part of a live stream showcasing everything fans can expect to find in Halo Infinite's upcoming technical preview, an in-depth look into a Big Team...
News Respawn Gives Titanfall Fans Hope After Saying Nothing Is In The Works
Update: "Who knows what the future holds..."
Update: Since the original report, Respawn Entertainment has come forward to shed some more light on the future of Titanfall. The developer put out a tweet to fans, delivering some hope that not all is lost. In a short but sweet statement, Respawn claimed "Titanfall is the very core of DNA", before...
News 343 Warns Of Possible Shift In Halo Infinite Multiplayer Preview Schedule
Some "late breaking issues" have been discovered
During an "early look" at the second Halo Infinite multiplayer preview today, 343's community director, Brian Jarrard, made a small "breaking news" announcement about some possible schedule changes to the next flight. It seems the team has discovered some "late breaking issues" just before sending...
News Alan Wake Remastered May Be Tweaked To Connect To Other Remedy Games
The Remedy Connected Universe could be expanding
It's no secret that Remedy is building something big. It was confirmed last year the developer is working to create the Remedy Connected Universe - a way of ensuring all their titles intertwine. It started with mentions of Alan Wake in Control's main campaign, before later expanding into a...
News It's Been Exactly Ten Years Since Dark Souls Graced Us With The Iconic 'You Died' Screen
Happy birthday!
Ten years ago today, we got a taste of the pain FromSoftware wanted to deliver as we died and died again in Dark Souls. To mark the occasion, many fans are celebrating the game's milestone on social media. This incredible Xbox 360 title changed the face of gaming forever, introducing players to a complex, challenging world filled...
Roundup Marvel's Guardians Of The Galaxy Is Sounding Promising In Early Previews
Far better than many initally thought
Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy is a little over a month away, coming to Xbox platforms on October 26. Many have had concerns about what the game might turn out like, with understandable early comparisons to the mixed Marvel's Avengers floating around. Thankfully, initial impressions from critics seem to be...
News Everyone Remain Calm, Lawn Mowing Simulator Is Getting Strimmers And Leaf Blowers
As part of an exciting roadmap of free content
Lawn Mowing Simulator made a name for itself when it launched on Xbox earlier this year, and now the team at Skyhook Games has announced its ongoing support plans, including the addition of strimmers and leaf blowers - all of which will be available for free! It all kicks off in September, when the...
News Xbox Game Pass Players Have Discovered Hidden Cheat Codes In SkateBird
Elementary!
SkateBird launched on Xbox Game Pass last week and it wasn't long before players discovered some hidden codes buried within the game. Over on the Xbox Game Pass Reddit, users quickly discovered that the credits had some unique numbered codes buried within. It took a few days for players to find out what they were for, and it's now been...
News Hyperkin Is Bringing Out A Travel Bag For The Xbox Series X|S
Take your console on the go
Accessories manufacturer Hyperkin, which has been in the news recently for its upcoming 20th anniversary edition of the Xbox Duke controller, has quietly unveiled a brand-new travel bag for the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. Part of the 'Rook' line of travel bags, this is specifically designed for the Xbox Series X,...
News 'Disney Classic Games Collection' Adds The Jungle Book & SNES Aladdin This November
"The family is growing"
Update: We've now got a trailer for the Disney Classic Games Collection (which just mentions Fall 2021 as a release window), and sadly there's no mention of a free upgrade for existing Disney Classic Games owners. Original story: A few years back, Digital Eclipse released Disney Classic Games: Aladdin and The Lion King...
Video Here’s 11 Minutes Of Battle Royale Gameplay In Forza Horizon 5
The fan-favourite Eliminator mode returns
Forza Horizon 5 is getting a ton of previews ahead of its launch, with Playground Games revealing new information every week. The latest has focused (partly) on the Eliminator mode, accompanied by 11 minutes of new gameplay. Originally added to Forza Horizon 4 post-launch, the popular mode - which is...
News Xbox Is Allowing You To 'Bring Back' Your Old Xbox 360 Gamerpic
"Exploration Time to the rescue!"
If you've got fond memories of the Xbox 360 generation, and happen to be an "Alpha Skip Ahead Insider", you can now officially revert to your old gamerpic on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Series S. The feature is rolling out first to Xbox Insiders, with everyone else said to be getting it "eventually" assuming it...
Guide Is Kena: Bridge Of Spirits Coming To Xbox?
Here's what we know (there's hope!)
Kena: Bridge of Spirits has launched on PlayStation and PC, resulting in a lot of buzz and positive reviews. Most notable is its visual style, which embodies an animated film, most likely due to developer Ember Lab's background in animation. With Kena: Bridge of Spirits making waves in the gaming world, Xbox fans...
News Rainbow Billy: The Curse Of The Leviathan Brings Its Colourful RPG To Xbox Next Month
We're loving the look of this
Well this looks lovely, doesn't it? Rainbow Billy: The Curse of the Leviathan is a 2.5D RPG adventure that embodies the warm, fuzzy feeling of Saturday morning cartoons. It's scheduled to hit Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on October 5. Rainbow Billy is described as a "coming of age story" which sees players...
Gallery 343 Shares Nine More Halo Infinite Pictures To Gorge Over
Including some stunning concept art
Halo Infinite is fast approaching - we're only a few short months away from finally having a brand-new Halo title to play. Along with details about the upcoming technical preview, several more images have been shared by 343 Industries. These were revealed as part of the most recent Halo Infinite blog, and while...
PSA Halo Infinite’s Tech Preview Matchmaking Will Be Restricted To Specific Times
Make sure you're ready
Halo Infinite's second technical preview is on the way, and while it's great that we'll be able to play against other players rather than bots this time around, it comes with the catch that matchmaking will only be available at certain times. As revealed in a Halo Waypoint blog, the technical preview will be running across...
Talking Point What October 2021 Xbox Games With Gold Do You Want?
What's on your wishlist?
It's almost that time once again, with more Xbox Games with Gold titles set to be announced very soon! The month of September has seen Warhammer: Chaosbane, Mulaka, Zone of the Enders HD Collection and Samurai Showdown II all given away for free for Xbox Live Gold subscribers, and another four games will soon be on the way...
News Scavengers, A Shooter From Ex-Halo Devs, Is Running An Xbox Alpha Test
And you can sign up now
Scavengers is an upcoming free-to-play shooter coming to Xbox coming from ex-Halo developers, and you can apply to enter the closed alpha now ahead of its launch. Players are able to dive in early and check out the game, providing feedback before the final release in the future. Anyone interested is able to register for the...
News It's Officially Been A Year Since Xbox And Bethesda Joined Forces
No really, it has
This time last year it was just a normal September day until Xbox decided to shake up the games industry forever. In a shock announcement, Xbox revealed it had acquired ZeniMax Media, the parent company of Bethesda Softworks. As a result, developers such as Bethesda, id Software, Arkane and Tango Gameworks were all now going to...
News Unlike The PC Version, Far Cry 6 Won't Support Ray Tracing On Xbox Series X|S
But it will support 4K/60FPS
We're super close to the launch of Far Cry 6 and we're learning more about the next-gen enhancements for the game. While Xbox Series X|S owners are set to receive various features, it seems ray tracing will not be one of them. In an interview with Wcctech, lead programmer Stephanie Brenham spoke about what benefits Xbox...
News The Good Life Launches This October, May Also Be Hitting Xbox Game Pass
Everything is not as it seems
The Good Life, the latest title from Deadly Premonition director Hidetaka Suehiro, will be launching on October 15 for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. While the trailer makes no mention of Xbox Game Pass, it was originally mentioned during X018 back in 2018 that it would be coming to the service. Much like...
Deals 250+ Games Included In This Week's Xbox Sales (September 21-28)
Highlighted by the ongoing 'Next-Gen' sale
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! This week's selection is actually mostly carried over from last week, with the Optimized for Next-Gen, Xbox Game Studio and THQ Nordic sales still running until September 28. That said, we do have a hundred-or-so new additions in the form of Deals with Gold...
News Halo Infinite's Second Round Of Multiplayer Invites Have Been Sent Out
Check your inbox!
Following on from the original Halo Infinite multiplayer technical preview, Xbox has now started sending out the second round of invitations. This technical preview will take place across two separate weekends. The first is from 23rd to 26th September, and the second round is from 30th September to 3rd October. 343's community...
Poll What's Your Verdict On The Call Of Duty: Vanguard Beta?
Been suffering any visual glitches?
Well, Call of Duty: Vanguard's Open Beta on Xbox has been eventful to say the least. The issues started with the pre-order beta last week, where it was discovered that both the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S versions were suffering from major visual bugs when running at 120fps, and there have been reports of...
News It's Hard To Believe, But Gears Of War 3 Is Now Ten Years Old
Time flies
Time just doesn't seem to want to stop, so when we come to a substantial milestone for a game, it's hard to believe it was so long ago. And so, our collective jaws dropped when we realised Gears of War 3 has now hit its 10th anniversary. That's right, Gears of War 3, the final chapter of the original trilogy graced our Xbox 360 consoles...
News Splitgate Dev: I Look At The Game As Being 25% Done
"Now everything is on the table"
Splitgate is still sweeping the gaming world after its huge launch this summer. While it ran into some initial hiccups, players are now easily free to dive into the Halo meets Portal multiplayer shooter. That being said, there still seems to be a long way to go, as one of the game's developers has said they see the...
Soapbox Lost Judgment Is Probably The Closest We'll Get To A Bully Sequel
Trust me on this one
The Yakuza series dips its toes in so many different genres that it's pretty much covered every base. From becoming an investor in Yakuza: Like A Dragon to managing your own baseball team in Yakuza 6: The Song of Life, it's incredible how the team at Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio manages to create these experiences in every game that...
News 343 Dev: CG Teaser Trailers Aren't Always Targeted At The Fans
It's not always about us
One thing that many people get frustrated by, no matter which console you prefer, is CGI reveal trailers for games. While it can be cool to know a game is coming, many just want to see it in action rather than a pre-rendered interpretation of what to expect. However, there is an alternative reason for that, as one Halo...
Random Shang-Chi Star 'Can't Live Without' His Xbox Elite Controller
"This is an absolute travel must for me"
The Xbox Elite Controller is a beautiful accessory, designed to make the most out of your experience. And interestingly, Shang-Chi and the Ten Rings' leading actor Simu Liu has named it as something he "can't live without". As part of a GQ video that highlighted ten things the star always takes with him on...
News Astria Ascending Drops 20 Minutes Of Gameplay Ahead Of Xbox Game Pass Launch
Arriving next week into Game Pass
Astria Ascending is a new JRPG heading to Xbox Game Pass on September 30, and if you're wondering what the game is all about, we've got 20 minutes of pure new gameplay footage to feast your eyes on. As shared by GameSpew, the stunning footage shows everything Astria Ascending has to offer. From exploration to...
Feature These Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (September 21-24)
"From just a single stumble, one can become a monster..."
It's time for another weekly Xbox new releases roundup, and this week is looking pretty busy once again with the likes of Lost Judgment and Diablo 2: Resurrected making their debuts. That's without even mentioning Xbox Game Pass, which is getting a variety of new additions including the day...
News Razer Unveils New Wolverine V2 Chroma Xbox Controller
"Next-gen customisability is now"
Razer has unveiled a new controller variant for Xbox known as the Razer Wolverine V2 Chroma. Compatible with Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and PC, it aims to give the Xbox Elite Controller a run for its money. Priced at £149.99 / $149.99, the Razer Wolverine V2 Chroma comes with a variety of snazzy...
News Call Of Duty: Vanguard’s Open Beta Has Been Extended Until Wednesday
More time to give it a go
If you've been enjoying Call of Duty: Vanguard's open beta on Xbox, then you're in luck. It's been extended until September 22 at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm BST / 7pm CET, Activision has confirmed. The news was delivered on the game's official Twitter page, alerting everyone that they'll have a few more days to dive into the...
News Quantic Dream Is Reportedly Working On A Star Wars Game
After finishing their three-game deal with Sony
There's already a lot of Star Wars games in development, but it seems like another one may be in a galaxy, far, far away, as it's claimed Quantic Dream - the team behind the original Xbox title Fahrenheit - is working on another game in the franchise. As reported by VGC, the original claim comes from...
News Xbox Shows Off New Controller Update - Making It Easier To Switch Between Devices
Here's a look at how it works
Earlier this month, Microsoft revealed a new Xbox controller firmware update that would add some current-generation features to older Xbox gamepads. In addition to this, Xbox senior product planner, James Shields, has now demonstrated a small but rather handy controller update that makes it easier to switch between...
Guide Xbox Game Pass: All Games Coming Soon & Leaving Soon In September 2021
The latest Game Pass reveals and updates
Looking for a complete list of Xbox Game Pass games coming soon in September 2021? 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 September,...
News MX vs ATV Legends Is Off-Roading Its Way To Xbox One, Series X|S
"Your time is now!"
The latest entry in the MX vs ATV series has been announced as MX vs ATV Legends, and it's bringing the franchise to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S for the first time, along with the usual Xbox One version. It's set to feature "massive new open environments, plus a career mode that lets you experience all the risks and rewards...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 18-19)
Getting a taste of the new Call of Duty?
Welcome to the weekend! We've got a bunch of new Xbox Game Pass additions to check out over the next couple of days, along with three more Free Play Days titles, and of course, the Call of Duty: Vanguard Open Beta. Here's what we
News Outcast 2 Is Bringing Its Open-World Adventure To Xbox Series X, Series S
A sequel to the 1999 original
THQ Nordic gave us the surprise announcement today as part of its digital showcase that Outcast 2: A New Beginning - a sequel to the 1999 original (which was later remade for Xbox One) - is coming to Xbox Series X and Series S. The game is being developed by the team behind that original title (Appeal Studios from...
