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News Halo Infinite's Technical Preview Is Now Live, But Has Hit A Few Hiccups
All part of the process
Update: Good news! Xbox Support appears to have solved the issue causing Halo Infinite's Preview to be stuck on 'pending', but you now might run into another issue where it requires an update which can't be downloaded. If this happens to you, all you need to do is restart your console with the following instructions: Hold...
News Rustler, AKA 'Grand Theft Horse', Launches On Xbox This August
"Paying tribute to the good old GTA style and gameplay"
You might have noticed in our August 2021 Xbox games roundup yesterday that a game called Rustler is heading to Xbox on August 31, and while we've known its release date for a while, it's gone somewhat under the radar. The game is described as 'Grand Theft Horse', "paying tribute to the good...
News The Ascent Boasts 'Serious Advantages' On Xbox Series X And Series S, Says Analysis
"The game is very solid on both Series consoles"
The Ascent launched on Xbox Game Pass today, and it's clear from looking at screenshots it's a visual treat. The cyberpunk aesthetic glistens from the screen in every frame with an impressive amount of detail. Additionally, a recent analysis from Digital Foundry has discovered some fantastic results...
News Forza Motorsport 7 Is Reaching 'End Of Life' Status, Will Leave Xbox Game Pass This September
Grab a copy while you can!
The team behind Forza Motorsport 7 has announced today that the game is officially reaching "end of life" status on September 15, and therefore it will no longer be available to purchase or play with Xbox Game Pass as of that date. There is some good news though, as any Xbox Game Pass subscribers who have bought DLC for...
News Flight Simulator For Xbox: How To Play With Friends In Online Multiplayer
Find your friends, join a group and fly together!
Microsoft Flight Simulator is great to enjoy as a single-player experience, but when you can join up with friends and explore the world together, it's even better. Unfortunately, there's no way of sharing the cockpit right now, but you can still form an online group, and it can be a pretty stunning...
News SkateBird Hits A Delay, Now Kickflipping Onto Xbox Game Pass This September
But at least we have a new trailer
SkateBird was originally expected to hit Xbox Game Pass on August 12, but has now encountered a small delay, pushing it back to September 16. The reason? To allow some extra time and ensure the game is as polished as it can possibly be. Developer Glass Bottom Games believes fans and Kickstarter backers should...
News Marvel's Avengers War For Wakanda Expansion Gets An August Release Date
Black Panther joins the roster
After being announced earlier this year, Square Enix has now revealed the huge War for Wakanda expansion for Marvel's Avengers will be launching on August 17. The free expansion brings Black Panther into the roster as a playable character, along with the huge new biome of Wakanda. A whole new story will take place,...
Guide How Long Does Xbox Game Pass Title The Ascent Take To Beat?
It could be a lengthy adventure
The Ascent has finally arrived on Xbox Game Pass and promises to deliver a cyberpunk RPG filled with missions to complete and treasures to uncover. It may be daunting looking at it from the outside, but just how long is it going to take you to complete? Your mileage may vary depending on how much you want to invest...
News Back 4 Blood's Open Beta Starts This August Ahead Of Its Xbox Game Pass Launch Later This Year
With Early Access for anyone who pre-orders
Back 4 Blood - the spiritual successor to the Left 4 Dead series - is getting an open beta next month, allowing players to test out the multiplayer shooter before it arrives as part of Xbox Game Pass this October. The open beta weekend will take place between August 12-16, giving players a taste of two...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About The Ascent
Is it worth a play on Xbox Game Pass?
The Ascent is another major Xbox Game Pass release dropping on the service today (July 29), serving as the debut title from developer Neon Giant - a solo and co-op Action-shooter RPG set in a cyberpunk world. The embargo for reviews and impressions has just dropped, and so to compliment our 'Hands On' with the...
Hands On The Ascent - A Gritty Cyberpunk Action-RPG Shooter That Will Keep You Coming Back
Shoot, loot and shoot some more
If you’re familiar with the cyberpunk genre – be it Ridley Scott’s Blade Runner or games like Shadowrun, or CD Projekt Red's troubled release, you can probably already imagine what the world of The Ascent has to offer. It’s got hacking, body modification, artificial intelligence, overcrowded nightclubs, lots...
News Omno Creator Shares His Excitement Over Xbox Game Pass Launch
"How cool is that?!"
Omno has hit Xbox Game Pass today, but it seems to be a title that could potentially slip under the radar. It was only revealed to be arriving earlier this month, and the game's sole developer Jonas Manke has expressed excitement over the fact that players will finally get their hands on the game. Over on Reddit, Manke shared a...
News The Simpsons Co-Showrunner Would ‘Love To See' A Remaster Of Hit & Run
"It's a complicated corporate octopus to try to make that happen"
No matter what platform you prefer, what your genre preferences are, or whether you even like The Simpsons, the general consensus is people would love to see The Simpsons: Hit & Run make a comeback. It's something you always see on forums and social media, yet there's still no...
News Four More Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (July 29)
Including two brand-new releases
It's Game Pass day! We've got four more games entering the service across console, PC and cloud today, two of which are brand-new releases in the form of action-RPG The Ascent and single-player adventure Omno. Keep in mind that The Ascent doesn't unlock with Game Pass until 10am PDT / 6pm BST.
News Here Are The Release Times For The Ascent On Xbox Game Pass
It's later than usual
This is a huge week for Xbox Game Pass. Not only has Microsoft Flight Simulator launched, but the cyberpunk RPG known as The Ascent is also dropping on July 29. While you may assume it's a midnight launch, it's actually coming quite late in the day, and developer Neon Giant has confirmed exactly when. If you've booked the day...
Interview The Ascent Dev Talks Cyberpunk Adventures And The Joys Of Xbox Game Pass
"We jumped on the opportunity to be part of Game Pass"
Update (Thu 29th Jul, 2021 02:00 BST): The Ascent is dropping on Xbox Game Pass later today (Thursday, June 29), and so we're re-sharing this interview in case you missed it the first time around. Enjoy! Original story (Tue 15th Jun, 2021 19:45 BST): We've got a busy few months coming up for...
Guide How To Find Your House In Microsoft Flight Simulator For Xbox
Sightseeing your own front door
When loading up Microsoft Flight Simulator for the first time, pretty much everyone does the same thing - attempt to find their own house. Jumping into the World Map can be pretty daunting and you may be lead to believe you'll need to find a nearby airport and fly the rest of the way, but it's actually a lot simpler...
Video Here's Our First Look At A Full Halo Infinite Multiplayer Match On Xbox Series X
Along with some Xbox One footage
343 Industries has been demoing Halo Infinite's multiplayer ahead of the game's first technical preview this weekend, and as part of this, we've been treated to footage of a full multiplayer match on Xbox Series X hardware. The footage was showcased as part of an hour-long stream, which also gave us an in-depth look...
News Fatal Frame: Maiden Of The Black Water Delivers The Spooks On Xbox This October
With a new localised name for Europe
The previously announced Fatal Frame: Maiden of the Black Water (or as it'll be known in Europe, Project Zero: Maiden of Black Water) will be delivering some scares on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on October 28. Marking a first for the series since th
News Microsoft Flight Simulator Is 'Simply Terrific' On Xbox, Says Analysis
"In many respects, it is simply in a class of its own"
Digital Foundry has taken a look at the performance of Microsoft Flight Simulator for Xbox Series X and Series S, and it's pretty much all good news, with the outlet stating "in many respects, it is simply in a class of its own". The Xbox Series X version of the game is described as "comparabl
News Zelda And Studio Ghibli Style Adventure Baldo: The Guardian Owls Arrives On Xbox This August
After years of waiting, it's finally here
We've been following Baldo: The Guardian Owls for some time, and we must say, it looks marvellous. From its Studio Ghibli inspired animation, to the Zelda gameplay tropes, it looks to be a recipe for success. Thankfully, we finally have a release date, as it's been confirmed to be launching for Xbox One on...
Random Xbox Fans Are Loving Microsoft Flight Simulator, But Can't Seem To Stick The Landing
It's a good job it's just a simulator
Microsoft Flight Simulator officially launched for Xbox Series X and Series S yesterday, with thousands of players flooding the Microsoft Store to grab the new Game Pass title. The game has been met with a lot of love, but if there's one thing everyone seems to be struggling with, it's landing those pesky...
Poll Are You Happy With August 2021's Xbox Games With Gold?
What do you make of the selection?
Microsoft has officially announced August 2021's Xbox Games with Gold, giving us a look at four more games we'll be able to play at no extra charge with our Gold memberships next month. In case you missed it, the games are Xbox One titles Darksiders 3 and Yooka-Laylee, along with Xbox 360 (backwards compatible)...
News Here Are Your Xbox Games With Gold For August 2021
Another four games are on the way
Microsoft has officially announced all four Xbox Games With Gold titles for August 2021! These games are available to download for free for Xbox Live Gold members (including subscribers to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate). Here's the complete list of titles you can look forward to in August: Xbox Series X / Xbox One:...
News The Forgotten City Is Out Now On Xbox, But It's Not Coming To Game Pass 'At This Time'
Clearing up the confusion
Once a Skyrim mod and now a fully-fledged game in its own right, The Forgotten City has materialised onto Xbox and is ready for you to uncover all of its mysteries. A since deleted tweet from Xbox revealed
News Haven't Got Into The Halo Infinite Beta? Don't Worry, More Previews Are On The Way
You'll hopefully get to play soon
You may have seen your friends, family and possibly even a few rivals receive their invitation to the first technical preview for Halo Infinite over the past 24 hours. You're probably sitting there a little bit miffed, constantly refreshing your inbox in the hope of being invited. But don't worry, there are said to...
Feature Everything You Need To Know About The Ascent On Xbox Game Pass
Game details, release times, pre-load info & more
We're still right in the midst of the Microsoft Flight Simulator excitement on Xbox Game Pass right now, but we've already got another major day one release hitting the service this Thursday, July 29 in the form of The Ascent. Ahead of its release, we've put together a quick guide so you know what...
Talking Point Where Have You Been Flying In Microsoft Flight Simulator?
Which parts of the globe have you explored so far?
After a slightly turbulent start with a big day one update and a few teething issues, Microsoft Flight Simulator has officially landed for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, and there's been massive excitement surrounding its release. Naturally, many of us will have jumped into the tutorials before...
News Microsoft CEO: Xbox Series X & Series S Are Our 'Fastest Selling Consoles Ever'
"We're all in on games"
Despite chip shortages and people still struggling to pick up a next-gen console amongst scalpers, it's been said that the Xbox Series X and Series S are Microsoft's "fastest selling consoles ever". The claim comes from Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, who made the comment during the company's recent earnings call (transcribed...
News How To Install Microsoft Flight Simulator's World Updates On Xbox
Increase the visual quality of various regions
By now you've hopefully had a chance to at least try Microsoft Flight Simulator on Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S and marvel at its wonderful visuals. But did you know you can make it look even better (for free)? Over the past year, the team at Asobo Studio has been releasing a series of world updates,...
News Halo Infinite Multiplayer Technical Preview Invites Have Been Sent Out
The action gets underway this weekend
Following on from the news the Halo Infinite multiplayer technical preview could happen as soon as this weekend, 343 Industries has now made it official - with invitations arriving in inboxes around the globe right now. From 29th July to 1st August, select participants will be able to experience the first...
News Xbox Revenue Up 11% In FY21 Q4 Results, Driven By Series X|S Sales
Hardware revenue increased by 172%
Microsoft reported the latest earnings results today for the quarter ended June 30, 2021, and as expected, the Xbox division has benefited from an increase in revenue compared to last year, driven by Xbox Series X|S sales. The increase is $357 million or 11%, with Xbox hardware revenue getting a whopping 172%...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About The Forgotten City
The Skyrim mod turned mystery adventure game
There's been a lot of interest in The Forgotten City, which releases this Wednesday and is a reimagining of the Skyrim mod of the same name, turning it from an action-RPG into a mystery adventure title. Keep in mind this has been developed by a core team of just three people, so it's not a major AAA...
Guide Xbox Summer Spotlight: Earn Gift Cards & Microsoft Rewards Points By Buying Games
Get rewarded for purchasing select titles
The Xbox Summer Spotlight 2021 promotion has begun today, highlighting "some of the most anticipated games of the season". And if you buy enough of them, you can
PSA Microsoft Flight Simulator Has An Immediate 27GB Update For Xbox Series X, Series S
Your flight has been delayed
If you were hoping to start playing Microsoft Flight Simulator on Xbox Series X and Series S as soon as possible, we've got some bad news, as Asobo Studio has pushed out an immediate 27GB update for the game. You'll need to download this before you can start playing Flight Sim in any fashion, as even the offline mode...
News Microsoft Flight Simulator Is Now Available For Xbox Series X, Series S
Included with Xbox Game Pass
Update: Be warned, Microsoft Flight Simulator has an immediate 27GB update for Series X and Series S that has been pushed live at the time of release. You'll unfortunately need to complete this before you can start playing! Original story: It's time for take-off! Microsoft Flight Simulator is officially now available f
Random Xbox Partners With July To Create Limited Edition Series S Suitcase
But sadly, you can't buy it
Here's a random little collaboration between Xbox and luggage creator July, who have teamed up to create a special limited edition Xbox Series S branded suitcase, but unfortunately there's no way of actually buying it. Instead, it's being gifted to influencers and being given away as part of competitions. Keep in mind...
Feature 5 Activities To Try First In Microsoft Flight Simulator For Xbox Series X, Series S
Hey, I can see my house from here!
After months and months of waiting, Microsoft Flight Simulator officially drops for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on Xbox Game Pass today, and it's safe to say it's going to be a massive hit. The game is undoubtedly a technical masterpiece and a true 'next-gen' title, so we can't wait to see how it fares on...
News Xbox Series X|S Seagate Expansion Card Returns To Lowest UK Price Yet
For all your next-gen storage needs
If you're an Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S owner, the only way you can play next-gen games right now is via those consoles' internal storage, or via a special Seagate 1TB Expansion Card which admittedly is very costly. However, Amazon in the UK has now dropped the price to its joint lowest figure yet, going from...
News Death's Door Celebrates 100k Players In Its First Week
"Thank you so much for the support"
We just can't stop talking about Death's Door right now, which has received massive critical acclaim since its release on July 20, and it's officially been played by 100,000 people on Xbox and PC over the past week. This news was revealed by developer Acid Nerve on Twitter, thanking fans "so much for the support...
News Here Are The Release Times For Microsoft Flight Simulator On Xbox Game Pass
Today's the day!
Update (Tue 27th Jul, 2021 12:30 BST): Happy Microsoft Flight Simulator day! The game will be live on Xbox Series X and Series S (with Game Pass) in just a few short hours, and all the times you need are above and below. Original story (Sat 24th Jul, 2021 10:00 BST): We're sure you're well aware by this point that Microsoft Flight...
Guide How To Cut Microsoft Flight Simulator's Xbox Download Size In Half
Drop the size from 97GB to 42GB
Microsoft Flight Simulator is the talk of the town for Xbox Series X and Series S owners right now, but regardless of which system you own, you might be worried about the effect of its 97GB download size on your storage space. Fortunately, there is actually a way of reducing that size by up to a whopping 59.7 GB,...
Deals 50+ Games Added To This Week's Xbox Sales (July 27-August 3)
Alongside the huge Xbox Summer Sale
It's time for another set of Xbox deals! This week's selection is smaller than usual due to the ongoing Xbox Summer Sale (also known as the 'Ultimate Game Sale'), which still has a couple of weeks left to run until Friday, August 6. We've highlighted a few of the most notable Xbox games offers in this week's new...
Gallery The 11 Unique Biomes Of Forza Horizon 5
Seasons will also return
Forza Horizon 5 is headed to Mexico this November. The game's creative director Mike Brown has previously explained how it's a country with the "whole world" in one place - ranging from snowy mountains, epic canyons to beautiful historic cities - making it the perfect location to hold the festival. Now in an official...
News Splitgate's Immense Popularity Has Caused It To Be Delayed Until August
But the Beta will remain available
Free-to-play shooter Splitgate has been a massive success story for developer 1047 games since the launch of its Beta earlier this month, but the downside is that the servers haven't been able to cope with the incredible demand. As a result, the team has announced today that the full launch of the game has been...
News Yes, There's A Way To Play Microsoft Flight Simulator Offline On Xbox
But it comes with some drawbacks
There's been a bit of confusion surrounding whether Microsoft Flight Simulator will be playable offline on Xbox Series X and Series S when it launches this Tuesday, but we've got official confirmation that it will be. Like in the PC version, there will be a dedicated offline option for those who don't have the best...
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla Gets A New 23GB Update This Week, Here's What's Included
We also have a date for The Siege of Paris!
The latest update arrives tomorrow for Assassin's Creed Valhalla, and it's a big one, clocking in at 23.79GB on Xbox Series X and Series S, and 17.2GB on Xbox One. But what's included? A lot, actually! Firstly, we've got confirmation that the second expansion, The Siege of Paris, will be dropping on...
News Mortal Kombat 11 Has Now Sold More Than 12 Million Copies Worldwide
Safe to say it's been a huge success
Warner Bros. Games has announced today that NetherRealm's Mortal Kombat 11 has sold more than 12 million copies worldwide, and the Mortal Kombat franchise as a whole has now sold 73 million "videogame units" to date. In a statement, creator Ed Boon had the following to say about the huge milestone: “When...
Talking Point What Are You Buying In The Xbox Summer Sale?
Splashing the cash? Picking up a bargain?
The Xbox team sprung the 2021 Xbox Summer Sale on us last Friday, featuring discounts on over 500 games, bundles and add-ons - from the original Xbox all the way up to Xbox Series X and Series S optimised titles. If you haven't had a chance to sample what's on offer yet, you'll find a range of guides below:...
News Raji: An Ancient Epic Is Getting A Lot Of Love On Xbox Game Pass
"So visually stunning, it deserves to be played"
It's been a fantastic month for Xbox Game Pass, and one of the additions that might have gone under your radar is Raji: An Ancient Epic, an action-adventure game set in ancient India which has been receiving plenty of praise. Xbox fans have been taking to social media to share their thoughts on the...
