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Roundup Here's Everything That Was Revealed During THQ Nordic's 2021 Digital Showcase
Missed the event? Here's a recap
Weren't able to catch THQ Nordic's digital showcase earlier today? No worries! You can always go back and watch the on-demand version for yourself, and we've also detailed all the important reveals in this article. The following list is everything Xbox-related that was announced during the stream: Destroy All...
News A Brand New SpongeBob SquarePants Game Is Coming To Xbox
Are you ready, kids?
As part of today's THQ Nordic's showcase, an all-new SpongeBob SquarePants game was announced for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S known as SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake. No release date was announced, but like the Destroy all Humans! 2 remake, it's said to be "comin
News Destroy All Humans! 2 Is Getting A Remake For Xbox Series X, Series S
Crypto is back with a license to probe
After it was accidentally revealed by PlayStation the other day, THQ Nordic has now officially revealed Destroy All Humans! 2 - Reprobed, "coming soon" to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S (seemingly avoiding Xbox One). Details are limited for now, but THQ Nordic did show off a bit of gameplay during their
News Former Halo Composer Marty O'Donnell Found In Contempt Of Court
He reportedly owes almost $100,000
Marty O'Donnell, a former composer of the Halo and Destiny franchises, has been found contempt in court after sharing original Destiny compositions online, something that violates a previous lawsuit. The report comes from Eurogamer, which revealed all the details. Back in 2015, a year after O'Donnell wa
News Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic Remake Confirmed As Timed PS5 Exclusive
Senior designer provides further clarification
When the Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remake was announced at the latest PlayStation Showcase last week, many feared it would be tied to the system permanently. While the wording suggested that would not be the case, we now have official confirmation it will definitely be a timed exclusive...
News Halo: The Master Chief Collection Will 'Pivot Away' From Seasons When Halo Infinite Launches
It's time to move on
The upcoming eighth season of Halo: The Master Chief Collection could very well be the last one for the game, as 343 Industries has confirmed it plans to "pivot away from current seasonal model" following Halo Infinite's launch. The news comes from a recent Halo Waypoint post that looks forward to Season Eight and beyond. It...
News Castlevania Advance Collection Has Been Rated For Xbox
More Castlevania is on the way
It sounds like we could be getting some retro classics, as Castlevania Advance Collection has been rated for Xbox One. The since-removed rating was spotted by Gematsu via The Taiwan Digital Game Rating Committee. This isn't the first time the game has appeared, having been rated in Australia back in June, but it is...
News Ghost Recon: Breakpoint Could Be Getting Further Enhancements For Xbox Series X|S
It's looking likely
If you can cast your memory back to the launch of the Xbox Series X and Series S, you may remember Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Breakpoint received a next-gen update (which was praised by Digital Foundry). Now, it sounds like further enhancements could be on the way according to some updated Xbox pages. Originally, the update...
News Call Of Duty: Vanguard Suffers Reports Of Visual Glitches On Xbox Series X|S
As part of the pre-release beta period
Call of Duty: Vanguard's pre-order beta kicked off last night on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, but unfortunately it's been suffering from reports of visual glitches on both consoles, centred around playing at 120 frames per-second. Videos are strewn across YouTube and Twitter of bizarre graphical bugs, such...
News Aragami 2 Is Now Available With Xbox Game Pass
Slice and dice
We've had loads of titles hitting Xbox Game Pass this week, and to cap off the selection, Aragami 2 has now joined the service. It's available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC and via Xbox Cloud Gaming. Following on from the cult classic Aragami: Shadow Edition, players can engage in a variety of stealth-based missions,...
News Rare Teases Sea Of Thieves Season Four, Sets Sail Next Week
An adventure awaits beneath the waves...
Sea of Thieves experienced a resurgence thanks to the recent release of the Pirates of the Caribbean Tall Tales expansion. Rare even revealed the record-breaking numbers in a developer update - noting how 4.8 million players sailed the seas in the same month. The UK developer is now looking to maintain this...
News Call Of Duty: Vanguard's Beta Begins On Xbox, Free To All This Weekend
Try the latest COD ahead of release
Call of Duty: Vanguard is still six weeks away from release on November 5th, but its early access beta period is finally now available on Xbox, starting with a pre-order beta for the first couple of days, and then an open beta. If you've pre-ordered the game (or acquired a code), you can try it out right now...
Deals All 80+ Games In The Xbox 'Optimised For Next-Gen Sale'
Running until the end of September
The usual slate of Xbox weekly sales kicked off this past Tuesday, with 300+ games included in all, and the highlight was arguably an 'Optimised for Next-Gen Sale' targeting games for the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S specifically. You'll find a ton of great deals in this specific sale, so we've highlighted all...
News Sherlock Holmes Chapter One Releases This November For Xbox Series X, Series S
With Xbox One to follow later
It's been a while since we last heard anything about Sherlock Holmes Chapter One, but now we've finally got an official release date for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S of November 16, with Xbox One to follow "later". If you haven't been keeping track, the game is an open world story-driven detective thriller from...
Rumour Xbox Is Getting A Cheaper 500GB Series X|S Expansion Card
Available at half the cost of the 1TB version
Update: In the original report, it has been suggested the 500GB Expansion Card will release on November 14, 2021. Original story: We've got some potentially excellent news for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S owners to share, as a report from Xbox Squad in France is suggesting that a cheaper 500GB...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Lost Judgment
"Proves a sequel can feel overtly iterative and still succeed"
With the beloved Yakuza spin-off Judgment finally making its way to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S earlier this year, its sequel (Lost Judgment) is this time getting a simultaneous worldwide release on September 23. Today, the first reviews have been published for the game, and they're...
Review Lost Judgment - Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio Strikes Again
Another fantastic entry
When the original Judgment launched, it came at a time when the Yakuza series was gaining momentum in the West. Fast forward to today and the franchise has grown exponentially, resulting in Lost Judgment being the first instalment to launch worldwide simultaneously. With such a gargantuan task ahead for developer Ryu Ga...
News Tales Of Arise Shifts Over One Million Units, Making It The Fastest-Selling Entry In The Series
The latest game is off to a great start
Bandai Namco's new fantasy role-playing game Tales of Arise has been well received across multiple platforms, including Xbox - with shipments and digital sales already surpassing the one million mark. The latest entry in this long-running series was released on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5,...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (September 16-19)
Play the original before the sequel
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 Judgment, with its sequel (Lost Judgment) arriving next week, while there's also...
News Three More Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass (September 16)
Swim, fly, roll and chomp to the open ocean
It's Game Pass day! We've got three more games entering the service across console, PC and cloud today, and don't forget that Flynn: Son of Crimson (a 2D action platformer) was also added to Game Pass yesterday. Here are the new games you can download with Xbox Game Pass today: I Am Fish: Console, PC,...
News BPM: Bullets Per Minute Blasts Its Way Onto Xbox This October
Like DOOM at a disco
Update: We finally have a release date for BPM: Bullets Per Minute! It's heading to Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on October 5. Not only that, but Xbox Series X owners can expect to find the performance targeting 4K/60FPS, while Xbox Series S is targeting 1440/60FPS. All additional content will be included that was...
News Watch Dogs: Legion's Latest Patch Is 40GB On Xbox Series X, 3GB On PS5
And it's just a few bug fixes
If you happen to own Watch Dogs: Legion, you might have noticed that yesterday's patch was a whopping 40.2GB on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, and it'll sting even more to know that the same patch was just 3.2GB on PS5. If you're keeping track, that's well over 10x the size difference on Xbox compared to PlayStation:...
News Aragami 2 Devs Warn Of Multiplayer Performance Issues On Xbox One
A fix will be coming in the future
Aragami 2 is set to arrive on Xbox this week via Game Pass, but developer Lince Works has warned of some potential multiplayer issues in the Xbox One version specifically. In a statement, it was revealed that while the Xbox Series X|S version appears to be unaffected, Xbox One players could run into a few...
News Unpacking Brings Its Luggage To Xbox Game Pass This November
Oddly satisfying
The simple yet strangely satisfying looking Unpacking finally has a release date of November 2 for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. It will also be available on day one with Xbox Game Pass. It's a pretty unique premise but seems very tranquil in its delivery. You'll be tasked to unpack your furniture out of boxes and...
Review NBA 2K22 - Bringing Another Layer Of Next-Gen Polish To The Court
A next-gen slam dunk?
This review is based on the next-gen (Xbox Series X, Series S) version of NBA 2K22. With 2021/22’s NBA season not too far away from tipping off, a brand-new edition of NBA 2K makes its way onto next-gen consoles just in time to give b-ball fans a wealth of slam-dunking sports action to get stuck into. This time around...
News New Hades Update Fixes Achievement Issues On Xbox
But you may have to earn them again
Hades has captured the hearts of many Xbox Game Pass users since its release last month, despite an issue regarding achievements failing to unlock properly. The problem seemed to stem from using Quick Resume at any point in the game. There was a workaround, but it was easy to accidentally forget about the issue...
News Flynn: Son Of Crimson Is Now Available With Xbox Game Pass
A beautiful 2D action platformer
Today marks the start of the next batch of Xbox Game Pass titles, with Flynn: Son of Crimson kicking off the remainder of the month. It's available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC and via Xbox Cloud Gaming. The 2D action platformer looks gorgeous and allows players to travel through various worlds by...
News These Six Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass Today (September 15)
Last chance to get behind the wheel
In case you'd forgotten, today marks the removal of six more games from the Xbox Game Pass library, including Forza Motorsport 7 which is also being delisted from the Xbox Store entirely later this evening. Here are the six games confirmed to leave before the end of the day on Xbox Game Pass:...
PSA You Can Now Use The Xbox Wireless Headset On Nintendo Switch
The crossover we never knew we wanted
The Nintendo Switch received a new update overnight, which enabled Bluetooth audio for all consoles. As a result, it's been discovered that the Xbox Wireless Headset is now pairable with the system. Modern Vintage Gamer was the first to come across the addition, showcasing the headset was discoverable via the...
News PlayStation Accidentally Reveals Destroy All Humans 2: Reprobed
Surprise!
While it's no surprise a Destroy All Humans 2! remake is in the works, we perhaps didn't expect it to get announced this way. A since-deleted tweet from PlayStation has seemingly confirmed its existence, complete with a trailer to show off the game in action. While there's no release date or confirmation of an Xbox version, we wager we'll...
News Two More Of September 2021's Xbox Games With Gold Are Now Available
Including a 1994 classic
You can now begin downloading the second batch of September 2021's Xbox Live Games With Gold titles (one day early!), which are the Xbox One game Mulaka and Xbox 360 game Samurai Shodown II. Both titles are available right now from the Microsoft Store and Xbox 360 Marketplace (links at the bottom of the page). Here's what...
News Xbox Officially Announces Its Return To The Tokyo Game Show
Just don't expect any "new global debuts"
Although Xbox teased its return to Japan's Tokyo Game Show earlier this month, it's now officially confirmed it. The 2021 event marks 25 years of the Tokyo Game Show and as part of this, Xbox will be broadcasting a virtual stream curated for players in Japan and across Asia on 30th September at 6 pm JST...
Video Sable Gets A Gameplay Trailer Ahead Of Xbox Game Pass Launch Next Week
It's more than just style
Sable is joining Xbox Game Pass on September 23 and is looking to be one of the most notable titles of the huge new batch. Its art style is striking and something that isn't easily forgotten, but many have pondered what the actual gameplay entails. Luckily, this new trailer seeks to give eager player
News Unsighted, A CrossCode-Esque RPG, Is Heading To Xbox Game Pass Next Week
Colour us intrigued
There's a crazy number of titles joining Xbox Game Pass for the remainder of September. Over 10 games have been announced today, many of which will be joining the same day they release. One that has stood out to us is Unsighted, a fantastic looking 2D RPG that reminds us of a previous Game Pass title, CrossCode. Players will...
News Call Of Duty 2022 Will Reportedly Be A Sequel To 2019's Modern Warfare
Developed by Infinity Ward
Call of Duty: Vanguard hasn't even graced our Xbox systems yet, but here we are with reports of next year's entry. The news may please some fans, as it's claimed to be a continuation of 2019's highly successful Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. This comes from Tom Henderson, a well-known Call of Duty and Battlefield leaker...
News Another Five Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass Soon (September 30)
Last chance to fight against the forces of Chaos
As expected, along with a new batch of Xbox Game Pass titles announced today, we also have news of which games will be departing on September 30. The selection includes some fantastic indie titles such as Night in the Woods, along with an action-packed behemoth in the form of Warhammer: Vermintide II...
News These 13 Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (September 15 - October 1)
The latest batch of titles
The latest batch of Xbox Game Pass titles has arrived! Microsoft has today highlighted another 13 games coming to the service over the next couple of weeks, including various day one launches such as Aragami 2 and Sable. Here's what's coming to Xbox Game Pass over the next few days: Date Game Platform September...
News Watch Out Parents, Peppa Pig Is Making Her Xbox Debut This October
Oh, goody!
After the huge announcement back in May that made every other game studio run for the hills, we finally have some "actual gameplay" for My Friend Peppa Pig! The trailer makes an important point of ensuring viewers know this is actual gameplay footage, giving eager fans an idea of what sort of adventures Peppa and her friends will
News Still Having Controller Sync Issues On Xbox? Microsoft Is Working On It
Various problems are being "tracked"
If you've been finding recently that you've been having issues with your Xbox controller losing sync and/or randomly disconnecting, you're not alone. As part of the latest round of Xbox Insider updates, the team has confirmed that it is continuing to track a bunch of problems related to this, although it has also...
News Sorry Folks, Dying Light 2 Has Been Delayed Until February 2022
To polish and optimise the game
Techland has announced that Dying Light 2 will no longer be hitting its December window but instead will be arriving for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on February 4, 2022. The news came in the form of a statement from the company today, which revealed it needed a bit more time to "polish and optimise it"...
News Project Oxide Is Reportedly An Xbox Strategy Title In Early Development
Revealed as part of the Nvidia leak
Amongst yesterday's gargantuan Nvidia database leak, several Xbox related projects were uncovered. While we know the identity of many, one name stuck out as something we hadn't heard of before - Project Oxide. According to a recent report, this upcoming Xbox title will be a strategy game inspired by city building...
PSA Forza Motorsport 7 Is Being Delisted From Xbox This Wednesday
Goodbye, old friend
It was announced earlier this year that Forza Motorsport 7 was reaching its "end of life" status and would be delisted in September. Well, the time is finally upon us, as the game is set to be removed from the Xbox Store on September 15. That means if you want to ensure you have access to FM7 moving forward, you only have...
Deals 300+ Games Included In This Week's Xbox Sales (September 14-21)
Including an "optimised for next-gen" sale
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! The selection is a huge one this week, with the usual Deals with Gold and Spotlight sales complimented by a couple of Publisher sales, an Xbox Game Studio sale and a specific "Optimized for Next-Gen" sale, featuring a whole bunch of games optimised for the...
News Unannounced Xbox Projects Discovered In Nvidia Database Leak
Update: "Nvidia is aware of an unauthorized published game list..."
Update: Nvidia has now confirmed this "unauthorized published game list" is indeed the real deal, but has insisted that “inclusion on the list is neither confirmation nor an announcement of any game." Here's what a spokesperson had to say to Wccftech: “Nvidia is aware of an...
News Xbox Exclusive ReCore Celebrates Its Fifth Birthday
Happy birthday!
ReCore may not have the biggest following, but its fans are dedicated. Over the years it's become something of a cult hit and the game is actually celebrating its 5th birthday today. That's right, ReCore is now five years old. To celebrate the occasion, the Xbox Game Studios Publishing account has shared a picture of ReCore's...
News Don’t Expect To See Any More Of Dead Space Until Next Year
Aside from this tiny work-in-progress snippet
After the announcement of Dead Space this year and the in-depth dive into the game earlier this month, fans are still hungry for more - us included. The team at EA Motive has been kind enough to share a tiny bit more footage from the project (which you can view below) but has confirmed this is the last...
News Quantum Error Shows Off Its 'Cosmic Horror FPS' In Unreal Engine 5
Development is moving over to the new engine
We've been keeping an eye on the self-proclaimed "cosmic-horror FPS" known as Quantum Error for a while now, and TeamKill Media has confirmed that the game is moving over to Unreal Engine 5 for development. You can get a look at the teaser trailer above, all of which is captured in real-time running in...
News Lionel Messi Beats Ronaldo To The Top Player Rating In FIFA 22
With Lewandowski actually sitting in second
EA Sports has today released the official top player ratings for FIFA 22 ahead of its release on October 1, with the new PSG signing Lionel Messi taking top spot with a 93 rating, while Man Utd's Cristiano Ronaldo is actually back in third. Ronaldo has been given a 91, putting him on par with a bunch of...
Talking Point Is Xbox Missing Out By Leaving The Superheroes To PlayStation?
What do you think?
Following Sony's double punch of Marvel's Wolverine and Spider-Man 2 last week, some Xbox fans have felt left out of the comic book universe. Since then, there's been a call by members of the community for Xbox to deliver their own superhero franchise to combat PlayStation's fast-growing franchises of their own. Over the weekend,...
News Xbox Game Studios' Deathloop Becomes One Of The Highest Reviewed PS5 Games Of 2021
We can't wait for it to come to Xbox
Deathloop arrives on PS5 tomorrow and has already become one of the highest-rated games of 2021. While we wouldn't usually comment on PlayStation console exclusive titles, it's a bit more interesting here, purely because the game comes from Arkane Studios, one of Bethesda's developers. Of course, we all now know...
