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News The Far Cry 6 Collector's Edition Includes A Freakin' Flamethrower
No, it's not a real one
Far Cry 6 officially has a brand-new release date! The game is set to arrive for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on October 7, 2021, and pre-orders have begun today, with a special Collector's Edition also available. And yes, this version (priced at $199.99) actually features a freakin' flamethrower! Specifically,...
Video Here's Your First Look At Far Cry 6 Gameplay, Releasing This October
It's a Far Cry from the first game
For a game that was originally meant to release in February this year, we've not heard much about Far Cry 6 since its delay. But finally, here we are and we have gameplay courtesy of Ubisoft with a release date of October 7. The gameplay, which you can see above, gives a full, in-depth look at protagonist Dani...
Video Watch Today's Far Cry 6 Worldwide Gameplay Reveal Here
See the first-ever look at Far Cry 6 gameplay
Update: Today's Far Cry 6 worldwide gameplay reveal has finished, but you can catch the replay above! The game has been announced with a release date of October 7, complete with lots of new footage and story details. Original story: We'
News Cyberpunk 2077 Reportedly Has A New Game Director
To helm future expansions and DLCs
Following Adam Badowski stepping down as Cyberpunk 2077's game director, who will now "focus on other leadership duties inside the company," CD Projekt Red has reportedly drafted in Gabriel Amatangelo. As reported by GamesIndustry.biz, Amatangelo follows the departure of former quest director Mateusz...
News If Fast & Furious Crossroads Wasn't Enough, Another Licensed Game Is On The Way
One for the all the 'family'
Last year saw the terrible Fast & Furious Crossroads come to Xbox. We played it over the Christmas break for some fun, and it was anything but. If you're one of the unlucky few still reeling from the effects of it, then maybe the family friendly Fast & Furious Spy Racers: Rise of SH1FT3R will take the taste out...
News Don't Expect A Halo 'Inside Infinite' Blog Update This Month
343 is saving the news for the June showcase
This week Microsoft finally lifted the lid on the Xbox and Bethesda showcase taking place during E3 on June 13. It's planned to run for a whopping 90 minutes and as a result, 343 is shifting its 'Inside Infinite' Waypoint blog post to next month, with Halo's community director, Brian Jarrad, noting how...
News Xbox Adds More Perks For Game Pass Ultimate Members (May 2021)
Dirt 5, Spotify Premium & more
Update: Looks like the full selection of Perks for May has now been revealed! You'll find the updated list below. Original story: The Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks program is back in force for May 2021, and it's off to a pretty impressive start with 'free' Perks available for NBA 2K21, Apex Legends and even Spotify...
News Human: Fall Flat Is Now Optimised For Xbox Series X, New Forest Level Also Available
Check it out on Xbox Game Pass
The comical and inventive Human: Fall Flat is now optimised for Xbox Series X|S, along with a brand new level for players to sink their teeth into. The free update sees the game taking full advantage of the next-gen hardware (specific details on resolution and framerate have yet to be shared), while also ensuring...
News With GAME's New Trade-In Offer, You Can Get An Xbox Series S For As Low As £39.99
"The cheapest route to the next-gen Xbox Series S"
UK retailer GAME has announced today that it's launching a brand-new trade-in offer for the Xbox Series S, which allows you to get your hands on the system for just £99 or less when trading in one of a few last-gen consoles. Specifically, by trading in "any Xbox One, PlayStation 4 or Nintendo...
Rumour Sonic 2022 Will Be Called Sonic Rangers, An Open-World Adventure
Gotta leak fast!
If you thought yesterday's announcement of an upcoming Sonic game was underwhelming, then these allegedly leaked details should give you some insight into what it's all about. Data from a leaked 4K version of the teaser trailer has files which suggest the game will be called Sonic Rangers. The name is said to come up 260 times...
News Did A Halo Toy Maker Just Share Some Of Halo Infinite's OST?
Listen up, Chief
Reveals don't always happen in a way you might expect, and today is seemingly one of those days. The block-building toymaker Mega Construx - the company behind a number of Halo-themed builds - has shared various songs on its official website and at least some of them appear to be from
News Surgeon Simulator Dev Bringing New Game I Am Fish To Xbox
Fin-tastic news!
Bossa Studios - the team behind previous hits such as I Am Bread and Surgeon Simulator - is bringing I Am Fish to the Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One in Q3 2021. The listing has also been spotted on the Microsoft Store. This new game, published by Curve Digital, is described as a charming physics-based adventure about four fish...
News KeyWe, A Co-Op Game About A Mailroom Run By Birds, Is Coming To Xbox This July
Yes, you read that correctly
Update: We now have a release date! KeyWe is coming to Xbox consoles on August 31. Developer Stonewheat & Sons' animator Joel Davis shared some of his thoughts about the game in a press release. “We’ve set our heart on making a warm, lighthearted game that friends and families can laugh at and enjoy together...
News Here's A Closer Look At The Dying Light 2 Collector's Edition
Better get smashing that piggy bank
Techland has officially announced that Dying Light 2 will be releasing later this year on December 7, and pre-orders are going live today, with a special Collector's Edition available in limited numbers via the Dying Light website. So, what do you get? For a reported price of $259.99 (thanks
News Dying Light 2 Officially Gets Its Long-Awaited Release This December
Check out the brand-new gameplay trailer
It's official! Techland has announced as part of today's special livestream that Dying Light 2: Stay Human will be releasing for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S later this year on December 7, 2021. The stream delved a little bit into the story and main character in Dying Light 2, Aiden Caldwell,...
Video Watch Today's Dying Light 2 Reveal Event Here
"Are you dying 2 know more?"
Update: Today's Dying Light 2 stream has now ended, but you can catch the full replay above! Original story: The events are really coming thick and fast now, aren't they? Today's Dying Light 2 stream was announced earlier this week (we also received press materials for it), but no details have been provided about what...
News Jungle Survival Sim Green Hell Adventures To Xbox This June
Here's 23 minutes of 4K, 60FPS gameplay
If you're a big fan of survival sims, you'll be glad to know Green Hell is coming to Xbox One on June 9, in which your goal is to survive in the depths of a nightmarish environment, set in the Amazonian rain forest. The story is described as a "psychological thriller", in which your battle will not only be...
Talking Point What Will Halo Infinite Bring Us At E3 2021?
New story details? Multiplayer? Release date?
So, we've got a date! Xbox will be joining up with Bethesda for a huge 90-minute conference at E3 2021 on Sunday, June 13, and while the specifics haven't been confirmed, Halo Infinite will likely have a huge presence at the event. We all remember last year's somewhat infamous gameplay reveal, which...
News Sonic Is Coming To Lost Judgment, Two Point Hospital, And More
He's getting around a bit
In perhaps the most unusual announcement of the Sonic Central showcase, the blue hedgehog is making his way into a few SEGA games this year. Lost Judgment, Two Point Hospital, and even the official Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games video game. No, we're not kidding.
News Sonic Origins Is Bringing Us A Collection Of Classics Next Year
"Now with added content and features"
There have been rumours floating around recently that Sonic might be getting some kind of retro collection on Xbox, and it looks as though that's the case, as Sonic Origins has been announced with a release window of 2022. This collection will bring together Sonic 1 and 2, Sonic 3 & Knuckles, and Sonic CD...
News Cinematic Teaser Reveals New Sonic Game Arriving On Xbox In 2022
Being handled by Sonic Team
Today's Sonic Central 30th anniversary stream concluded with a very sneak peak at an upcoming Sonic game set to arrive on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S in 2022, but very little is known about it thus far. As you can see in the trailer above, Sonic is shown speeding around a wooded area amidst the Sonic Team...
News Sonic Colors Ultimate Is Speeding Onto Xbox This September
Gotta go fast!
The rumours were true! Sega has announced that Sonic Colors is getting a remaster and an Xbox release for the first time on September 7. The Nintendo Wii title originally launched back in 2010, and took Sonic and the gang into an intergalactic adventure. Now, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S players can see what the fuss is...
Video Watch Today's Sonic Central 30th Anniversary Event Here
"Did someone say news?"
Update: The event has now finished, but you can watch the full replay above! Original story: Welcome to the Sonic Central 30th anniversary event! Today's stream will feature "a first look at some of the projects, partnerships, and events" taking place as part of Sonic's 30th anniversary, hopefully including a game reveal or...
News Borderlands 3 Is Getting Crossplay On Xbox, But Not With PlayStation
It'll be Xbox, PC and Stadia only
Ready for the good news? Borderlands 3 is officially about to get crossplay between all Xbox consoles, PC and (presumably) Google Stadia. The bad news? Both the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 won't be part of it. This is according to Gearbox Software CEO Randy Pitchford, who took to Twitter earlier today to...
News Is DICE Teasing Battlefield 6 Will Be At Xbox’s E3 Showcase?
*Insert eyes emoji*
Just because we have confirmation of the Xbox Showcase, you didn't think that would be it, right? Of course not. There are still a few weeks to go and we can expect teases and rumours galore. The first we have is an exchange on Twitter, which could suggest DICE is making an appearance during the show. Ben Walke, a producer at...
News In Case You Missed It, Cris Tales Is Coming To Xbox Game Pass This July
Another JRPG win for Game Pass members
With so many games being announced and coming to Xbox Game Pass, you can easily be forgiven for missing one or two titles - especially if they were revealed a year-or-two ago! With that in mind, Major Nelson has reminded us all that Cris Tales is not only now up for pre-order, but will be added straight into...
Random Phil Spencer Is Just As Excited As Us To Play Psychonauts 2
We're with you, Phil
We all know Phil Spencer is a huge gamer. When he's not buying studios and dropping announcements, he's usually found playing Destiny 2. But there's one particular game on his list that he's excited for. and that's Psychonauts 2. When asked on Twitte
Feature These 30+ Games Are Coming To Xbox In June 2021
We've got another busy month ahead!
Can you believe we're already getting to the halfway point of the year?! E3 month is upon us, and that means we've got a lot of busy days ahead, along with some very intriguing releases! From a range of free next-gen upgrades, to launches for the likes of Scarlet Nexus and Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection, there's...
News Dying Light: Platinum Edition Is Available Now With A Huge Discount
No sign of a next-gen upgrade, though
Dying Light: Platinum Edition has not only popped up on the Microsoft Store, but it's available to purchase now with a hefty saving. At 75% off until June 4, the definitive edition comes packed with everything the game has to offer. While there's no sign of a next-gen upgrade, the Platinum Edition comes with...
News The Official Tokyo 2020 Olympics Game Arrives On Xbox This June
Update: And we've now got a trailer!
Update: This has now been officially announced by SEGA with a release date of June 22! The game is releasing for Xbox One and will be available for $39.99 USD, with pre-orders set to go live on the Microsoft Store in the near future. Here's what Ian Curran, President & COO at SEGA of America had to say about...
News Dragon Quest 3 Is Getting A Remake In The Style Of Octopath Traveler
It looks lovely
Well this is a welcome surprise. Dragon Quest 3 is getting a HD remake, moving from its original sprite work into something more akin to Octopath Traveler, and it looks absolutely lovely. The news was announced as part of the Dragon Quest 35th Anniversary stream, which gave us a short but sweet gameplay trailer. As it stands, no...
News Seven More Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass (May 27)
Be your own weapon of war
It's Xbox Game Pass time! We've got another seven games joining the service today, and while many are spread out across PC and cloud, we've also got two big new console additions in Conan Exiles and MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries. Here are the new games you can download with Xbox Game Pass today: Co
News Dying Light 2's Release Date Has Reportedly Leaked Ahead Of Reveal
Oops!
Well, it looks like the cat's out the bag, as the release date for Dying Light 2 has reportedly dropped ahead of the game's showcase later today. The date in question has the game slated for December 7. The leak was spotted by Twisted Voxel, which claims the date was highlighted on a few websites, one of which is said to be Twitch. Additional
News Creative Assembly's Next Game Sure Does Look Like A Love Letter To SEGA
*Insert SEGA voice here*
Well colour us intrigued. This first look at the new game coming from developer Creative Assembly looks like a SEGA fan's dream, brimming with Easter Eggs from various properties the company owns. As spotted by VGC, a recent job listing has attached an image of the project the team is working on. While it notes it's "not...
News It's Official, Xbox And Bethesda's Showcase Is Coming On June 13
Exciting!
After rumours, speculation, and more, we finally have official details for Xbox's showcase over the E3 weekend. As heavily suggested before, the conference will be combined with Bethesda on June 13 at 6PM BST / 1PM ET / 10AM PT. According to the announcement, fans can expect to see the full fruits of the Xbox and Bethesda partnership, as...
News Far Cry 6 Is Getting A Gameplay Reveal Later This Week
There's no stopping this week
Woah, it's all happening this week, as now we've got a confirmed gameplay reveal for Far Cry 6 coming on May 28. The gameplay reveal is set to air at 9:30AM PDT / 12:30PM EST / 5:30PM BST via Ubisoft's social channels. This will be the first new footage of the game since last year's Ubisoft Forward event, which was...
Poll Are You Happy With June 2021's Xbox Games With Gold?
What do you make of the selection?
Microsoft has officially announced June 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 The King's Bird and Shadows: Awakening, along with Xbox 360 (backwards...
News Here Are Your Xbox Games With Gold For June 2021
Another four games are on the way
Microsoft has officially announced all four Xbox Games With Gold titles for June 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 June: Xbox Series X / Xbox One: The...
Video Here's A Look At Unreal Engine 5 Running On Xbox Series X
It's still looking as impressive as ever
The upcoming Unreal Engine 5 has today entered Early Access for game developers, and as part of this, Epic Games has shared another look at the UE5 tools in action, including footage of it running on Xbox Series X. First, let's get to that Xbox Series X footage. You can see it in the video above, which is...
News It Looks Like Call Of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Is Free To Play This Weekend
Another chance to try out the multiplayer
Another Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War free play weekend is on the way according to a recent leak. As Memorial Day Weekend approaches, it looks as though the multiplayer and Outbreak will be free for all between May 27 - June 1. The information has been shared by reliable source, Charlie Intel, who shared...
Random Xbox, Stop Turning My Game Clips Into Complete Darkness
I can't see!
Over the past few months, I've been coming across an increasingly frustrating issue - Xbox is turning my recorded clips into complete darkness. Now, it's not all of them, mind, but it's happening sporadically enough to become a problem. Take Resident Evil Village, for example. To be honest, I'm not sure what the clip is of, as it's so...
News Dead By Daylight Is Introducing A Popular Resident Evil Villain
Nemesis gonna give it to you!
If you've finished Resident Evil Village and you're looking for more zombie filled goodness, then Dead by Daylight will play host to a new crossover pack on June 15. To celebrate the Resident Evil franchise's anniversary, as well as five years of Dead by Daylight, the unique crossover will bring characters, maps, and...
News Serie A's Atalanta Will Become Exclusive To PES From Next Season
No longer officially licensed in FIFA
Konami has been doing all sorts of deals with Italian football sides in recent years, and the latest team to get the exclusive treatment is Atalanta, which will no longer be officially licensed in FIFA as of next season. This means that eFootball PES 2022 will be the exclusive home of Atalanta within "real-time...
News Ninja Theory Teases Us With A Look At Hellblade 2's Ultra Realistic Clouds
"Bit cloudy isn't it?"
We're getting desperate for a proper peek at Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 gameplay in the near future (hopefully at E3!), but in the meantime, Ninja Theory has shared a look at how clouds work from a visual standpoint in the game. Taking to Twitter, the studio explained that it's using flow maps to "make clouds form and dissolve...
News Woah, NBA 2K21 For Xbox Series X Just Got A Serious Discount
Update: Sadly, it's no longer available
Update: About 24 hours after this deal went live, Microsoft pulled it. Sorry, folks! Original story: Here's a nice surprise if you're a big NBA fan! The next-gen 'Mamba Forever' version of NBA 2K21 has been suddenly reduced to just $9.99 on the US Xbox Store, which is an absolutely massive saving compared to...
News Don't Worry, The Portal Movie Is Still In The Works... Apparently
The cake is a lie
Remember the Portal movie that was in the works? Yeah, it had slipped our mind too, but apparently it's still on the way according to producer JJ Abrams. In Abrams' own words to IGN, it's "finally on the rails" after being announced eight years ago. As it stands today, the script is reportedly in the process of being written,...
News Knockout City Has Hit 2 Million Players, Season One Starts Today
Knocked it out of the park
Knockout City has already hit two million players despite only being out a few days, most likely furthered by its inclusion into Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and EA Play. The official Twitter account shared the news, celebrating that over two million players have downloaded and checked out the game. It's worth noting that...
News Horror Prequel Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle Is Creeping Its Way Onto Xbox Next Year
Prepare to be scared
What originally started off as a Resident Evil 2 fan-remake with Daymare: 1998 is now becoming a new horror series, as Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle has been announced for Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and Xbox One. Publisher Leonardo Interactive and developer Invader Studios have revealed the game is set to be a prequel to the 2019...
Hardware Review RIG Pro Compact - 'The World's First Xbox Controller To Include Dolby Atmos'
There's more than meets the eye to this controller
At first glance, we'll admit that the RIG Pro Compact isn't really much to look at. Yes, it's a USB powered controller rather than a wireless one, and it's arguably not as stylish as the official Xbox Wireless Controller for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, but looks can be deceiving, and we've...
News A Sonic The Hedgehog Stream Is Coming This Week To Unveil 'Upcoming Projects'
Going to be a busy week
Thursday is looking pretty stacked, isn't it? Not only do we have a Dying Light 2 and Dragon Quest 35th Anniversary stream, but now Sonic the Hedgehog is speeding in with his own 30th Anniversary showcase, which is said to feature upcoming projects on May 27. You can tune in at 9am PT/12pm ET/5pm BST
