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News Yes, You'll Be Able To Become A Storm Chaser In Forza Horizon 5
"Storm chasing was a big thing in our plans"
We know Forza Horizon 5 will have stunning visuals, exhilarating races, and a banging soundtrack - but did you know you'll be able to chase storms? As revealed in a recent Forza Horizon 5: Let’s ¡Go! video, weather is being massively upgraded in the next game, such as dust storms being added. The best...
News Demon Slayers, DOOM Eternal's Free Xbox Series X|S Upgrade Is Now Live
With raytracing, 120FPS support, and more
Seems like it's been a long time coming, but DOOM Eternal is now upgraded for Xbox Series X|S with a lovely free update. Players can take advantage of three modes on Xbox Series X and two on Xbox Series S. The Series X specific modes include a raytracing mode, which runs at 60FPS at 1800p; Performance Mode,...
News Todd Howard Claims He Originally Pitched The Indiana Jones Game To George Lucas In 2009
"You’ll hear about more of that in the future"
2021 began with a pretty huge announcement - Bethesda is working on an Indiana Jones game and it's being developed by Machine Games, the team behind the Wolfenstein reboot series. It was a pretty shocking reveal, but according to Bethesda Game Studio's director Todd Howard, it's something he's had in...
Poll Are You Happy With July 2021's Xbox Games With Gold?
What do you make of the selection?
Microsoft has officially announced July 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 Planet Alpha and Rock of Ages 3: Make & Break, along with OG and Xbox 360...
News Here Are Your Xbox Games With Gold For July 2021
Another four games are on the way
Microsoft has officially announced all four Xbox Games With Gold titles for July 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 July: Xbox Series X / Xbox One:
"The vast majority of our development work is on Starfield right now"
With Starfield coming next year, many fans are hoping we'll hear more about The Elder Scrolls VI shortly after. It may be best to temper those expectations, as some recent comments from Bethesda Games Studio's director Todd Howard suggest it may be a while off still. Speaking to...
News PlayStation Boss Claims Sony Is Not In An 'Arms Race' Against Xbox To Acquire Studios
"We're very selective about the developers that we bring in"
Following the news that Sony has acquired former Xbox developer Housemarque, head of PlayStation Studios, Hermen Hulst, has claimed it's not in an "arms race" against Xbox to acquire more studios. Speaking to GQ Magazine, Hulst was probed about the on-going race between companies to...
News Dungeon Crawler 'Going Under' Is Now Available With Xbox Game Pass
Fight the power
Team 17's fantastic satirical dungeon crawler Going Under is now available for Xbox Game Pass members on console, PC, and via Xbox Cloud Gaming. Ever had a job you hated with bosses you'd love to fight? Going Under lets you live out that dream with its setting being based around you playing an unpaid intern in a failing start-up...
Deals 50+ Games Included In This Week's Xbox Sales (June 29 - July 6)
"Blood will be spilled. Riches will be stolen."
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! This week's selection is a very small one, suggesting we might perhaps get another separate sale later this week, but for now it's limited to just over 50 games in all. We've highlighted a few of the most notable Xbox games offers in this week's current...
News Spirit Of The North Arrives On Xbox, Exclusively For Series X|S
As part of the 'Enhanced Edition'
We've got a few games getting enhanced for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S this week, but Spirit of the North is actually brand-new to Xbox, and it's available exclusively for the next-gen consoles as of now on the Microsoft Store. The game, which previously released for PlayStation 4 and 5, PC and Nintendo Switch,...
Random We Want To Catch All Of These Pokémon Inspired Xbox Design Lab Controllers
Who's that Pokémon!?
Someone has had a very busy weekend, as they've taken it upon themselves to come up with 20 (!) Xbox Design Lab controllers - all in the style of iconic Pokémon. One user by the name of mandoo12345 shared their designs on Reddit, and despite having limited range of what you can do through Xbox Design Lab, they managed to put...
News River, The Dog Behind Fallout 4's Dogmeat, Has Sadly Passed Away
"Heartbroken doesn't cover it"
This is not the Monday feeling we wanted, as we're sad to report that River - the dog behind the fan-favourite Dogmeat in Fallout 4 - has sadly passed away. The news comes from Joel Burgess, the former lead level designer on Fallout 4, who instead of providing a eulogy, decided to share River's impact on the game in a...
News Chrome OS Is Getting Xbox Series X Controller Support Over Bluetooth
More ways to play your favourite games
The Xbox Wireless Controller is becoming a universal means of playing games on different devices. Console, PC, mobile - it's the way to play. Now, Chromebooks seem to be getting in on the action, with official support being granted for Xbox Series X|S controllers ahead of Steam reportedly coming to Chrome OS...
Feature These Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (June 29 - July 2)
Become the Slayer on Xbox Series X and S
It's time for another brand-new week of Xbox releases, and we've got some interesting titles arriving over the next few days, including a pretty big batch of Xbox Game Pass additions, along with various next-gen upgrades. As it stands, here's what's coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One this week: New...
News CD Projekt Believes Cyberpunk 2077's Stability Is Now At A 'Satisfactory Level'
With work on the game continuing
At the beginning of the year, all eyes were on CD Projekt after the arguably disastrous launch of Cyberpunk 2077. Months later and the game is still receiving patches and hotfixes on a regular basis, but according to the company, it now believes the game's stability is at a "satisfactory level". Speaking at WSE...
Random Of Course, Somebody Has Made UK Bakery Greggs In Far Cry 5
Along with a Tesco car park, Hyrule Castle, and more
Far Cry 5's map editor seems to be blowing up a little bit recently, doesn't it? Maybe it's the news that it won't be returning for Far Cry 6, or perhaps
News Twelve Minutes Gets The Movie Poster Treatment In Gorgeous New Artwork
Inspired by directors such as Alfred Hitchcock
Twelve Minutes is looking to be a very cinematic indie game, and is arriving this August on Xbox Game Pass. Featuring voice work from Hollywood A-listers such as James McAvoy, Willem Dafoe, and Daisy Ridley, it's set to further close the gap between the film and games industry in a unique new way. This...
Roundup Here's What's Coming To Xbox In July 2021
Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
We've got a pretty exciting July to look forward to on Xbox, with a whole bunch of Xbox Game Pass additions already confirmed including The Ascent and Cris Tales, and the biggest highlight arriving in the form of Microsoft Flight Simulator for Xbox Series X and S. Plus, there are next-gen upgrades, free-to-play...
Soapbox Forza Horizon 5 Is Going To Need To Lean Into The Series' Absurdity To Impress Me
Please make it happen, Playground Games
It's not even been a decade and we've almost had five fully fledged Forza Horizon games. Five! You would think the series would have ran out of ideas or become stale, but that's not the case. Each entry is delivering beautiful new locales, stunning driving controls, and a whole heap of varied content to enjoy...
News Rare Investigating Sea Of Thieves 'A Pirate's Life For Me' Achievement Bug
Replaying the final chapter is a quick fix
Rare's Sea of Thieves received a sizable hotfix yesterday - allowing players around the globe to continue their adventure with Captain Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean Tall Tales expansion. Some players who progressed well beyond The Sunken Pearl Tall Tale before the hotfix though encountered...
News Xbox Exec Promises To 'Look Into' Ways To Improve Game Updates
"Good feedback"
Xbox's director of project management Jason Ronald has been taking to social media over the past couple of days, responding to feedback from Digital Foundry's John Linneman and other fans about how game updates work on Xbox. The conversation was prompted by Linneman asking if anyone had found a way to bypass updates on Xbox games,...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (June 26th)
It's time to reignite the chase
Welcome to the weekend! It's definitely been a quieter week following the busy period that was E3 2021, but we've received another welcome selection of Xbox Game Pass titles over the past few days, along with three more Free Play Days additions, and over 300 games are still on sal
News Sea Of Thieves Hotfix Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Download it now
Update #2 (Sat 26th Jun, 2021 11:05 BST): Server maintenance is now complete! Update (Sat 26th Jun, 2021 10:15 BST): The Sea of Thieves servers are now offline. In the meantime, you can take a look at the full patch notes for hotfix 2.2.0.1 - and yes, there are fixes for The Sunken Pearl! There's also a lot more: Sea of Thieves:...
News Halo Infinite's First Multiplayer Season Will Be 'Heroes Of Reach'
"Reach has a rich history"
Now that Halo Infinite's multiplayer has been revealed, we're slowly learning more and more about it. Something highlighted today in a Halo Waypoint blog is that the game's first multiplayer season will be called Heroes of Reach, based around the "rich history" of the planet most commonly known from Halo: Reach. While the...
News Hitman 3 Players Can Gain Access To An Extra Free Map For A Limited Time
Even Hitman 3 Free Starter Pack players can check it out
Can you believe Hitman 3 launched this year? It seems like an eternity ago, but yep, it definitely did. You may have completed everything the game has to offer, but don't worry, IO Interactive is dropping the Sapienza map free for all players between June 25 and July 4. Sapienza originally...
News Marvel's Avengers Gets A Roadmap Rejig Ahead Of July's New Content
Somebody needs the Time Stone
It's hard to keep track of what's coming and going in Marvel's Avengers, mainly because they keep changing the bleedin' thing. To be fair, it's understandable given the current global pandemic, and now ahead of July, the roadmap has received another retool as some elements are shifted about. With the huge War for...
Talking Point What FPS Boost Games Do You Want Next For Xbox Series X|S?
And when do you think we'll get them?
We haven't heard anything about the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S FPS Boost program since the early part of May, but we'll give Microsoft the benefit of the doubt, as they dropped a whopping 74 games for the free service at the time! Nevertheless, now that a couple of months have passed, we're already...
News Demon Slayer Gets A Western Xbox Release, Arriving This October
One day after its Japanese launch
Demon Slayer (or as its full title is known as: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles) has been confirmed to be arriving on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S in the West this year on October 15, one day after its release in Japan. Based on the extremely popular anime, Demon Slayer is an arena battle...
News Phil Spencer Says Fable Fans Should 'Take Confidence' In Developer Playground Games
"We can’t wait to get to show more"
With the change in teams from Lionhead Studios to Playground Games, some fans have been a bit sceptical about the upcoming Fable - especially when the new developer is primarily known for the Forza Horizon series. But Xbox boss Phil Spencer has said fans should "take confidence" in the developer. Speaking to...
News Discover A Brain Punk Future With Scarlet Nexus, Now Available On Xbox
Smart Delivery enabled
It's been over a year since we first saw Scarlet Nexus get its official unveiling at an Inside Xbox event in 2020, but now, it's finally available on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S - complete with Smart Delivery. The anime RPG has you taking control of one of two characters, each with their own separate campaign. You'll battle...
News AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution Begins Roll Out For Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
Yes, it's even coming to last-gen systems!
You might remember that back in early June, Microsoft confirmed that it planned to make use of AMD's FidelityFX Super Resolution technology, and it has now officially begun rolling out to developers in preview. Notably, it's not just the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S that will benefit from this...
Video Ubisoft Delves Further Into Avatar: Frontiers Of Pandora
The world is said to "feel really alive"
One of the biggest surprises at E3 was finally seeing Ubisoft's Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, the game based on the film of the same name. We got a look at the world, built on the latest Snowdrop engine by the developer. Now, a new video has released which delves further into the game and looks at why it will
News Halo Infinite Team 'Deep In The Depths Of Bug Fixing' Ahead Of Release This Holiday
"We get to see some hilarious bloopers"
343 Industries released the latest entry in the 'Inside Infinite' series of blogs last night, and while this one is a lot more subdued compared to previous entries, it does provide a bit more insight into what the team is currently working on. Specifically, technical environment artist Turner Sinopoli pointed...
News Rare Says It's Working On A Sea Of Thieves - Sunken Pearl Hotfix
"We have heard your feedback"
Following on from our story about the game-breaking issues in Sea of Thieves: A Pirate's Life - The Sunken Pearl Tall Tale, Rare has now publically acknowledged the community's feedback with a more direct message. It's not just working on any hotfix - more specifically one for this second chapter in the new Pirates of...
News Fan Art Showcasing Every Day One Xbox Game Pass Title Shows How Impressive The Service Is
So. Many. Games.
With so many day one drops into Xbox Game Pass, we can often forget how many we've actually had. We're undeniably spoiled with the games that come the day of their launch. MLB The Show 21, Outriders, Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - this isn't even counting all the upcoming games. One fan has created a piece of fan art,...
News Sonic's 30th Anniversary Symphony Is A Wonderful Treat, Met With Tons Of Fan Praise
"It was genuinely one of the best musical experiences of my life"
Sonic fans were greeted with a wonderful treat this week, as a 30th anniversary symphony took place - highlighting many classic tracks from across the series. It's been met with a wide range of positive reception from fans. The 90 minute extravaganza left no era behind, as all bases...
News The Persistence Receives Free Enhanced Upgrade For Xbox Series X|S
With some glorious ray tracing
After releasing on PlayStation 5 earlier this month, we now have The Persistence Enhanced on Xbox Series X|S, bringing with it a whole host of new upgrades to take advantage of the next-gen hardware. Available as a free update for existing owners or to purchase for new players, the enhanced version of the game comes...
News Surprise! Cross-Play Is Now Available In Borderlands 3, Along With Other New Content
New seasonal events and an increased level cap also included
After being announced last month, Gearbox has finally pushed the update out for Borderlands 3 which allows for cross-play. Players can now match up with others on PC, Mac, and Stadia, but unfortunately not with PlayStation owners. Upon loading up, you'll be prompted to create a SHiFT...
News Xbox Is 'Committed To Creating' A Safe LGBTQIA+ Community For Gamers
"It’s important that we celebrate everyone who plays"
This week has seen Xbox being outspoken about its focus on diversity at Xbox Game Studios, and how they're aiming to build games, studios, and communities that support LGBTQIA+ members. Continuing on from these comments, Xbox has now said it is "committed to creating a safe and inclusive space...
News Team 17's Going Under Is Also Joining Xbox Game Pass This Month
This announcement was living in a land down under
It seems in Xbox's Game Pass announcement yesterday the team accidentally missed out one title, as Going Under has been spotted on the Xbox app arriving into the service on June 29. Team 17's game is a self aware dungeon crawler that sets itself apart from the traditional fantasy setting by putting...
News GreedFall's Next-Gen Version Washes Up On Xbox Series X|S Next Week
Along with new DLC
The fantasy RPG GreedFall is getting a free upgrade for Xbox Series X|S on June 30, bringing with it a wealth of fancy new upgrades. A brand-new paid DLC also known as The De Vespe Conspiracy also launches on the same day. So, what's included in the Xbox Series X|S version? Well, you'll get improved visuals, faster loading, up to...
News Halo: The Master Chief Collection Season 7 Brings A New Map, Cosmetics, And More
Roll out, Spartans!
Another season of Halo: The Master Chief Collection is now live, bringing a whole array of new content to the game. We have a brand new map, some cosmetic items, and a custom game browser for Halo: Reach. Perhaps one of the biggest new inclusions is a new map known as Edge, which was originally made for Halo Online. It joins the...
News Kerbal Space Program 'Enhanced Edition' Lands On Xbox Series X|S This Fall, Sequel In 2022
Prepare for take-off... again
In celebration of the 10-year anniversary of Kerbal Space Program (has it really been that long?), Private Division has announced today that the game will be receiving a totally free Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S upgrade this fall. The upgrade will allow the game to run at 1440p and an improved frame rate over...
News 343 Industries Is 'Very Committed' To Halo Infinite's Holiday Release, Says Phil Spencer
"We’ll have better clarity over the summer"
One of the biggest surprises during E3 was the lack of a release date for Halo Infinite. Many, including us, had it on our bingo cards as a sure fire win for the showcase. Alas, it didn't happen, but according to Xbox head Phil Spencer the team is feeling good about its holiday release and is aligning it...
News PES 2022 Has A Free 'Online Performance Test' Now Live On Xbox
Also being classified as an 'Open Beta'
Well, well, well! Konami has silently released a free "online performance test" for eFootball PES 2022, which is currently just called "New Football Game", and you can try it out right now on Xbox One, Series X and Series S. It's listed on the Microsoft Store under "New Football Game Online Performance Test",...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (June 24-27)
The world needs heroes
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? We're starting off with the ultra-popular team-based shooter Overwatch (Origins Edition), the fourth entry in the...
News Three More Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass (June 24)
Hope you've got the Need for Speed!
It's Game Pass day! Three titles out of the latest batch of Game Pass announcements are available today (June 24) and they're highlighted by the EA Play addition of Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered for GP Ultimate members. EA Play games typically don't get added until later in the day, so if you can't...
News Rare Working On Sea Of Thieves Hotfix To Resolve 'Most Common Issues' In A Pirate's Life
The Sunken Pearl Tall Tale has been a nightmare for some
If you played Sea of Thieves when it originally set sail in 2018, you might recall how it was plagued by a number of serious issues. While we thought problems like this were a thing of the past, it seems they've reared their ugly head in the latest Pirates of the Caribbean Tall Tales...
News Farming Simulator 22 Is Cropping Up On Xbox This November
Let the good times grow
It's the moment we've all been waiting for - Farming Simulator 22 officially has a release date of November 22 for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S! There's also a new trailer to wet your appetite in the meantime. You'll be able to fulfil your farming fantasies as you tend your own fields, either in solo or co-operative play...
Random Assassin's Creed Valhalla Is Being Used To Promote Tourism In Ireland
The real life version looks a lot less violent
Well, this is pretty unique. Discover Ireland has released a promotional video to encourage tourism, and to do so they're using Assassin's Creed Valhalla as a template. The recently released Wrath of the Druids takes the adventure to Ireland and brings with it some gorgeous vistas to feast your eyes...
