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News Two More Of June 2021's Xbox Games With Gold Are Now Available
Engage in epic battles on a massive scale
You can now begin downloading the second batch of June 2021's Xbox Live Games With Gold titles (one day early!), which are the Xbox One game Shadows: Awakening and Xbox 360 game Injustice: Gods Among Us. Both titles are available right now from the Microsoft Store and Xbox 360 Marketplace (links at the...
News Mexico Is Forza Horizon's New Location Because It Has 'Everything'
The ideal spot for a festival
Yesterday saw the reveal of Forza Horizon 5 - it's going to Mexico and obviously there's been a lot of different reactions from the Xbox community to this new location. So, why did Playground Games choose this location? Following the reveal trailer, Forza ran a special FH5 live stream on its YouTube channel featuring...
News Phil Spencer Cherry Picks Two Indies From The Xbox E3 Showcase He's Excited For
And there were so many to choose from!
So many games were thrown at us during Xbox's E3 Showcase yesterday that one or two may have slipped past you. It was an action-packed conference with very little room to breathe as games came thick and fast. Luckily, Xbox head Phil Spencer is here to highlight two of the smaller titles during the showcase that...
Poll How Would You Grade Capcom's E3 2021 Showcase?
Is that it?
So Capcom's E3 Showcase has been and gone and, erm, it didn't really bring a lot. In all fairness, they delivered exactly what they said they would, but even then, nothing seemed substantially new. For Xbox fans, all we really had was Resident Evil Village news, and that segment was roughly two minutes of the entire presentation. We...
News Capcom Confirms Resident Evil Re:Verse Launches Next Month
Hoo-ray?
Resident Evil Village was originally intended to launch with the free multiplayer component, Resident Evil Re:Verse. Unfortunately, the game was delayed to later this Summer just before its release, and now Capcom has confirmed players can expect to dive in this July - although no confirmed release date has been mentioned. In a message to...
News Resident Evil Village Is Getting DLC Due To 'Popular Demand'
More news to come later
Capcom's E3 Showcase was disappointing to say the least, but there was one or two nuggets of information buried in there. Perhaps the most exciting news was that Resident Evil Village DLC is in the works - just don't expect it anytime soon. In a blink and you'll miss it message, Capcom announced that work on Resident Evil...
Feature These Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (June 14-18)
Embark on an epic, continent-spanning next-gen journey
If you thought the other weeks were quiet, then oh boy, this week is a bit of a ghost town for new releases! That said, we do have two major (free) next-gen upgrades arriving for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, along with a massive batch of Bethesda Xbox Game Pass additions and Yakuza: Like a...
News Aww, You'll Get Your Very Own Personal AI Companion In Halo Infinite Multiplayer
We'll protect it with our lives
We've been treated to a huge ton of Halo Infinite details this week - specifically multiplayer. But out of everything revealed, having your own Personal AI in multiplayer matches has absolutely got to be one of the best inclusions. This isn't just a cute, cuddly companion you'll want to protect with your life. It's...
News Life Is Strange Remastered Collection Launches On Xbox This September
But there's no free upgrade
Life is Strange Remastered finally has a release date of September 30 for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. A new trailer also showcases its improvements, which, erm, look fairly minimal. According to the trailer's description, Life is Strange Remastered comes packed with remastered visuals, vastly improved character...
News Halo Infinite Is Getting An Academy Mode With Bots For Newcomers
A great place for old timers, too
With Halo Infinite coming later this year, and many new players joining the Xbox family, 343 Industries understands many will be new to the series. Don't worry, you won't be thrown into the deep end, as they're working hard to ensure their new Academy mode will ease players into the thick of it. It acts as a hub...
News 343 Industries Has Released An Incredible Deep Dive Into Halo Infinite's Multiplayer
With so much more to come
After the first look at Halo Infinite's multiplayer during the Xbox and Bethesda E3 2021 Showcase, a further deep dive has been released, packed full of new details, gameplay, and more. It's definitely the Halo we've all come to know and love, but expanded in so many ways. The almost 13-minute long video delivers a ton of...
News Microsoft Flight Simulator Will Be 30FPS On Xbox Series X, Confirms Asobo
But it can go above that on VRR displays
Microsoft Flight Simulator finally received its official July 27 release date for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S yesterday as part of Xbox's E3 2021 Showcase, and it's been confirmed that the game will run at 30fps on the consoles. It's an unsurprising revelation considering the game places high demands on...
News Forza Horizon 5 Will Feature Two Performance Modes On Xbox Series X|S
And here are all the details
Update: Forza Horizon 5 creative director Mike Brown has confirmed that the game's performance mode will still run at 4K, 60fps on Xbox Series X, while the Xbox Series S version will be limited to 1080p at 30fps. Original story: The highly-anticipated Forza Horizon 5 officially got its reveal at
News 2023 Is When Xbox Will Deliver With The Likes Of Fable & Perfect Dark, Claims Insider
We could be waiting a while...
Following on from Jeff Grubb's comments about what not to expect at the Xbox and Bethesda Games show, the same industry insider has now shared a bit more insight about what fans can apparently expect from Microsoft moving forward. Many of the same games mentioned in yesterday's list have been named-dropped once again...
News Orcs Must Die! 3 Makes The Jump From Stadia To Xbox This July
Orcs. Together. Strong!
The Orcs Must Die! series has grown something of a cult following over the years, so it was a baffling decision when the third game launched as a Stadia exclusive. But now, it’s finally making the leap to Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S on July 23. Orcs Must Die! 3 continues the franchise with some neat new changes. One of...
News Xbox Games Showcase: Extended Airs June 17th
Talk time with key Xbox studios
If you somehow left wanting even more after the Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase, don't worry Microsoft has got you covered. On 17th June (that's later this week) at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm BST / 7pm CEST, video game and tech YouTuber 'Parris' will be hosting a special Xbox Games Showcase: Extended. As you can see...
News Get Ready For Grounded's Shroom & Doom Update, Launching June 30th
Return to the backyard
While there's still a while to wait for a lot of things announced at the Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase, one surprise that is just around the corner is an update for Obsidian's garden game Grounded. During the event, the developer lifted the lid on The Shroom and Doom Update - which will be arriving at the end of this month...
News Sci-Fi Adventure Somerville Is A Day One Game Pass Title Arriving In 2022
"Make your family whole again"
Another interesting title revealed during the recent Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase for E3 2021 was Somerville. It's a sci-fi adventure by Jumpship - an independent UK studio, and requires the player to make their family whole again in the wake of a catastrophe. Here's the full description of it courtesy of Xbox...
News Eiyuden Chronicle Rising And Hundred Heroes Confirmed For Xbox Game Pass
Arriving in 2022 and 2023
During the Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase, 505 Games and Rabbit & Bear Studios confirmed two RPG games would be coming to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows 10 PC and Game Pass. The first is Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes - coming in 2023 and before this will be the release of Eiyuden Chronicle Rising in 2022. No...
News Return To The Slopes Later This Year In Shredders, Coming First To XSX
Will also be available on Game Pass on day one
If you've been craving a game like Amped or 1080° on your Xbox Series X|S, Shredders by Foam Punch might just be it. It's touted as a new snowboarding game "for riders, by riders" and is coming first to Xbox Series X|S and Game Pass this December. It's "full of hand-sculpted parks, urban environments,...
News Contraband Is A Co-Op Xbox Exclusive Coming From The Just Cause Team
We have a title - but not much else
Avalanche Studios, the team behind the Just Cause series and Mad Max, are bringing Contraband - an open-world co-op heist game to Xbox Series X|S, PC, and it will be available through Xbox Game Pass. There’s no word on when the game is releasing, and the trailer is, erm, lacking. But the team behind the project...
News Atomic Heart Is Coming To Xbox Game Pass And May Be The Strangest Game You'll Ever See
You're not ready
Atomic Heart has actually been in development for a while now, and up until this point it's looked as though its been heavily inspired by BioShock. Well, the latest trailer is perhaps one of the strangest things we've ever seen - but at least it's coming to Game Pass on day one for Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC and via Xbox Cloud...
News Diablo 2 Resurrected Rises Onto Xbox This September
The classic game returns with next-gen enhancements
Diablo 2 is getting a new lease of life in a whole new remaster - launching for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S on September 23. Not only is Diablo 2 Resurrected coming to Xbox, but Xbox Series X|S owners can see results of up to 4K resolution at 60FPS on the next-gen hardware. All of the iconic...
News Unique Indie Title Twelve Minutes Hits Xbox Game Pass This August
Play it again, and again, and again
We've been following Twelve Minutes for a long time now, and finally we know exactly when it will be hitting Xbox Game Pass. You can jump in to the story driven game on August 19 on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. Featuring voice work from Hollywood actors such as Willem Dafoe and Daisy Ridley, you'll be stuck in a...
News Slime Rancher 2 Wiggles Over To Xbox Game Pass At Launch In 2022
Seemingly as an Xbox Series X|S exclusive
The latest entry in the Slime Rancher series was announced today as part of Xbox and Bethesda's E3 2021 Showcase, described as a "wiggly new adventure" heading to Xbox Series X and Series S on Xbox Game Pass in 2022. Slime Rancher 2 features an open-world experience across a "gorgeous, rainbow-hued island...
News Team Ninja's Stranger Of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin Is Slicing Its Way Onto Xbox Next Year
Team Ninja returns to Xbox!
Team Ninja, the team behind the brutally difficult Ninja Gaiden series, are sprinkling some of their magic into Final Fantasy. Their upcoming title, Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin, is heading to Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S sometime next year. The reveal trailer showcases the fast paced combat the team is...
News DOOM Eternal Is Getting A Free Upgrade For Xbox Series X|S This Month
Complete with three different performance modes
It was announced today as part of Xbox and Bethesda's E3 2021 Showcase that DOOM Eternal will be getting its long-awaited Xbox Series X|S upgrade as soon as this month, set to arrive on June 29, 2021. The upgrade will offer improved visuals, increased performance and support for ray-tracing, or 4K...
News Square Enix's Guardians Of The Galaxy Game Launches On Xbox This October
I am excited
Square Enix has announced Eidos Montreal's upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy game will be launching for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S on October 26. The game will be a fully single-player third-person adventure game, putting you in the shoes of Star Lord - but you'll be able to use the abilities of other characters such as Rocket Racoon...
Video Watch The Full 4K Replay Of Xbox & Bethesda's E3 2021 Showcase
Catch up on the entire event
Missed today's Xbox & Bethesda E3 2021 livestream but want to watch it back for yourself? You've got an advantage over the rest of us - the video on demand version is a crisp 4K, 60fps video, so you'll see footage of all those new Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S games in the highest possible quality. Grab yourself...
News These 10 Bethesda Games Are Joining Xbox Game Pass Today
Lots more Bethesda goodness!
You've got to love a bit of Xbox Game Pass news! Microsoft has announced as part of Xbox's E3 2021 Showcase that no less than 10 games are joining Xbox Game Pass today from the newly-acquired Bethesda. Without further ado, here's the full list of additions for today (June 13): Arx Fatalis (PC) Dishonored: Death of the...
News Arkane Unveils Redfall, A Brand New Xbox Open-World Co-Op Exclusive Coming Summer 2022
And day one into Xbox Game Pass
Arkane, the brilliant minds behind Prey and Dishonored, have announced a brand new IP known as Redfall - an open-world co-op game coming exclusively to Xbox Series X|S and PC. While little is known about the title, the CGI trailer gives us some serious Left 4 Dead vibes. According to Arkane, you'll be able to "choose...
News Obsidian Humorously Reveals The Outer Worlds 2, Coming To Xbox Game Pass
They don't know, so we don't know
Obsidian has announced The Outer Worlds 2, but it doesn't know when it's coming or when we'll see more. But it will be available day one on Xbox Game Pass. The comical self aware trailer pokes fun at the fact it doesn't have much to show, but it at least lets us know it's coming. It'll contain a new solar system,...
Roundup Here's What Was Revealed At Xbox & Bethesda's E3 2021 Showcase
Missed the event? Here's a recap
Weren't able to catch the Xbox & Bethesda E3 2021 event earlier today? No worries! You can always go back and watch the on-demand version for yourself, complete with a rundown of announcements over at our live blog. If you don't fancy watching it all the way through, we've also detailed all the important reveals...
News A Plague Tale: Requiem Gnaws Its Way Onto Xbox Game Pass Next Year
Following the events from the first game
A sequel to the under the radar hit A Plague Tale: Innocence is coming to Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S next year. Oh, and it's launching day one into Xbox Game Pass. A Plague Tale: Requiem follows the events of the first game with Amicia and her brother Hugo as they take "on a perilous new quest, doing...
News Forza Horizon 5 Brings Its Festival To Mexico On Xbox This November
And it's looking absolutely fantastic
Following months of rumours, it has now finally been confirmed that Forza Horizon 5 will be launching as soon as this year on November 9, 2021, and Microsoft has provided a first look at gameplay as part of Xbox's E3 Showcase. The game takes place in Mexico, featuring the "largest, most diverse open world ever...
News Microsoft Flight Simulator Officially Takes Off For Xbox Series X|S This July
No more guessing, we've got a date!
We needn't speculate or listen to rumours any longer! The much-anticipated Microsoft Flight Simulator will officially be taking off for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S (and Xbox Game Pass) on July 27, 2021. Announced alongside a brand-new trailer at Xbox and Bethesda's E3 2021 Showcase, it was also confirmed that...
Video 343 Industries Gives Us A First Glimpse Of Halo Infinite's Multiplayer
Spectacular!
While we still don't have a definitive release date for Halo Infinite, we do have our first look at the game's multiplayer - which is looking pretty spectacular. It's all there. The combat, the visuals, and of course, the fan favourite announcer commenting on your epic kills. As previously known, the multiplayer segment will be...
News Psychonauts 2 Finally Makes Its Way To Xbox Game Pass This August
Finally!
It seems all the extensive coverage of Psychonauts 2 over the past few weeks has meant something, as it's been confirmed to be arriving on August 25 for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, also available with Xbox Game Pass. Fans have long been anticipating this sequel, us included, and now we won't have to wait much longer. The trailer has us...
News Argh! Sea Of Thieves Is Getting A Pirates Of The Caribbean Expansion
Yo ho, yo ho, a pirate's life for me
Well, we didn't have this in our predictions. Sea of Thieves is getting a fully fledged Pirates of the Caribbean crossover complete with the fan-favourite character Jack Sparrow. It's also not that far away, setting sail on June 22 as a free update. Known as A Pirate's Life, the new update will include a unique...
News It's True, Hades Is Officially Arriving On Xbox Game Pass This August
The long-awaited arrival
Following various rumours over the past few months, it's finally been made official that Hades is coming to Xbox consoles on August 13 - and better yet, it'll also be included with Xbox Game Pass at launch. Wahoo! In this rogue-like dungeon crawler from the creators of Bastion and Transistor, you'll wield the powers and...
News Yakuza: Like A Dragon Is Available Today With Xbox Game Pass
Update: Announced as part of E3 2021
Update: It's official! Yakuza: Like a Dragon is joining the Yakuza lineup as part of Xbox Game Pass today, June 13, as announced as part of the Xbox and Bethesda E3 2021 Showcase. Check out the new trailer above. Original story: Following multiple games seemingly getting outed to be coming to Xbox Game Pass...
Video Here's Your Very First Look At Battlefield 2042 Gameplay
Heading to Xbox this October
Following its announcement earlier this week, EA has revealed a very first look at gameplay for Battlefield 2042 (releasing October 22) as part of Xbox and Bethesda's E3 2021 Showcase. You can check out the trailer above! Fight to define the future in a world transformed by disorder. For the first time in...
News Stalker 2: Heart of Chernobyl Enters The Zone On Xbox In April 2022
Welcome to Chernobyl
We've been waiting for our first look at proper Stalker 2 gameplay for a while now, and it's arrived as part of Xbox's E3 2021 Showcase, along with the announcement that the game will launch for Xbox Series X and S on April 28, 2022. Pre-orders for Stalker 2 begin today on the Microsoft Store, although don't forget that the...
News Bethesda's Starfield Lands November 2022, Exclusively For Xbox And PC
Embark on an epic journey to answer humanity’s greatest mystery
Update: Here's the official trailer in all of its glory. As announced at Xbox and Bethesda's E3 2021 Showcase, Starfield is exclusively hitting Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, and Xbox Cloud Gaming on November 11, 2022. In this next generation role-playing game set amongst the stars,...
Live Watch Today's Xbox & Bethesda E3 2021 Showcase Here
It's the big one, folks!
Today's the big one! Xbox and Bethesda are hosting a massive E3 2021 event, "packed with everything you want to know about the epic gaming lineup coming to Xbox this holiday, upcoming releases on Xbox Game Pass, and more." The main event is scheduled to begin at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm BST / 7pm CEST, and it's expected to...
News The Tunic Xbox Demo Will Have Six Secrets Fans Of Zelda Should Find
Hey, listen!
As previously reported, Tunic is getting a demo on Xbox next week so fans can finally try the Zelda inspired adventure. Judging by a recent report, it looks as though it may be of a substantial size, as it's claimed there are six secrets hidden within the demo that fans of the Zelda series will hopefully find. In a recent rundown by...
News Phil Spencer Says Xbox 'Doesn't Want To Take Away' Physical Games
It's all about "choice"
With Xbox pumping a lot of effort into Cloud Gaming, many have believed this may be the future for the company. But Xbox boss Phil Spencer has said the team doesn't want to take away the "choice" of how people play their games. The question was posed in a recent interview with YouTube channel Same Brain, where the hosts...
Video Shadow Warrior 3's Latest Trailer Looks Very Similar To DOOM
Count us in
We got a lovely new taste of Shadow Warrior 3 earlier this year and mentioned at the time how it seemed to have influences from DOOM. Well this latest trailer seems to show the game has taken the soul of DOOM by the hand and thrust it into its own DNA. That isn't a bad thing. In fact, this trailer has got us immensely excited for the new...
News Back 4 Blood Is Getting An Open Beta On Xbox This August
Beta 4 All
Back 4 Blood is slowly creeping up on us with its October release, but if you're really eager to get your hands on the full game, you'll be able to get a little taste this summer as an open beta is on the way between August 12-16. Those who pre-order will also be granted early access to the beta between August 5-9, although the website...
News Ubisoft Unveils Huge Long Term Plans For Assassin's Creed Valhalla
New expansions, content, and more
The post-launch content for Assassin's Creed Valhalla has already been undeniably strong. We've had a ton of free content, as well as a fully fledged expansion in the form of Wrath of the Druids. As Ubisoft deviates from the traditional one-per-year strategy for the series, there are some huge plans coming for the...
