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News The New 'Daystrike Camo' Xbox Series X Controller Is Now Available
"Always mission ready. When do we start?"
Two new Xbox Series controllers were unveiled back in March. An Electric Volt and Daystrike Camo variant - the former of which is already readily available. Now, the Daystrike Camo joins the fray and is available to purchase as of today. The new controller retails for £59.99/$69.99 via the Microsoft Store,...
PSA Buying Mass Effect Legendary Edition? You Can Get 6000 Microsoft Points For Free
If you buy it on the Microsoft Store
If you're a keen user of the brilliant Microsoft Rewards program then you'll probably know this already, but if you want to pre-order next week's Mass Effect Legendary Edition digitally, you can get 6000 Microsoft Rewards points for free! All you need to do is head to the Microsoft Rewards app on Xbox, locate...
Deals The Force Is Strong With This Star Wars Sale, Now Live On Xbox (2021)
Featuring over 30 Star Wars games and bundles
We've seen a few sales crop up on Xbox over the past few week, and we've got another one in the form of the May the 4th Sale, which has discounted over 30 Star Wars games, add-ons and bundles to celebrate the occasion. Below, we've included every single game in today's Star Wars sale, and while quite a...
Rumour Gears Dev The Coalition Working On Brand-New IP, Possibly Star Wars Related?
"Gears studio, The Coalition, is busy"
It wouldn't be a news day without a juicy rumour to go with it, and there seems to be some news circulating that The Coalition could be handing a new IP, alongside a new Gears instalment. The latest rumour comes from the speculation expert, Jeff Grubb, who mentioned he'd "heard rumours" that The Coalition is...
News Baldo Is Looking Like The Studio Ghibli And Zelda Crossover We Never Knew We Needed
This looks gorgeous
Baldo: The Guardian Owls was originally announced back in 2019 and is expected to release on Nintendo Switch first with an Xbox One version sometime after. It looked gorgeous in its initial reveal, with its Studio Ghibli inspirations mixed in with Zelda-esque gameplay. Over the years, news on the game has slowed down. It was...
Soapbox The Force Awakens Is An Incredible LEGO Star Wars Game
And it's better than ever on Xbox Series X & S
When you hear people talking about LEGO Star Wars games, they're usually talking about LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga - a collection of two games from the mid-2000s that changed the way LEGO games would be envisioned forever, and for their time, they were regarded as some of the best Star Wars games...
News Wait, Did Sony Just Trademark The Sunset Overdrive IP?
It certainly looks like it
Sunset Overdrive is one of the best Xbox One exclusives - we won't hear otherwise. Insomniac Games blended the perfect level of traversal with the signature inventive gunplay the developer is known for. Unfortunately, hopes of a sequel were somewhat crushed when Sony purchased the team. Now, a recent register of the...
News Stalker 2 Will Be 'Hundreds Of Hours' Long, According To Developer
"It's a very long game"
The team at GSC Game World has been fairly vocal about the upcoming Stalker 2 in recent weeks. The Xbox Series X|S exclusive has enjoyed a lot of buzz since its initial reveal, with many fans of the original already on board. It seems those interested are in for a lengthy adventure, as the game is claimed to be "hundreds of...
Deals 400+ Games Included In This Week's Xbox Sales (May 4-11)
Including a Spring Add-On Sale
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! This week's selection features discounts on over 400 games and add-ons, spanning Deals with Gold and Spotlight sales, as well as publisher and Spring Add-On sales! And don't forget, the Golden Week and Star Wars sales are still live for a little longer as well. We've...
News Dragon Quest Builders 2 Is Now Available With Xbox Game Pass
Get building, everyone!
After the surprise reveal that it would be joining Xbox Game Pass, Dragon Quest Builders 2 has finally arrived and is now available through Xbox Game Pass on consoles, PC and Xbox Cloud Gaming for everyone to enjoy! For those that don't know, the game is set in the Dragon Quest universe, with a bit of a twist. Instead of the...
News Iron Galaxy Would Definitely 'Consider' A New Killer Instinct, If Given The Opportunity
Hear that, Microsoft?
The US developer Iron Galaxy - arguably best known among Xbox fans for its work on Season 2 and Season 3 of Killer Instinct - says it would "consider" making a new entry in Rare's fighting series, if the opportunity ever presented itself. This is all according to Iron Galaxy's general manager, Shekhar Dhupelia, during an...
Reaction FPS Boost On Xbox Series X Just Keeps Getting Better And Better
Better, faster, stronger
When FPS Boost first got announced, the initial selection wasn't earth shattering, but it showed promise for Xbox Series X|S owners for what this feature could bring. Titles such as Far Cry 4 and New Super Lucky's Tale got some impressive boosts in their frame rate when they dropped, and this was only the beginning. Since...
News Microsoft May Not Be Investing Into Discord, But Sony Is
"Our goal is to bring the Discord and PlayStation experiences closer together"
You may remember there were strong rumours circulating a few weeks back that Microsoft was in talks to acquire Discord. It was later claimed that those talks fell through and nothing was to come of it. While it's not a complete purchase, Sony has today confirmed it has...
News These 74 Games Are Getting FPS Boosts On Xbox Series X
Microsoft, you really do spoil us
It's only been a week since Microsoft treated us to 13 FPS Boosted games on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S courtesy of EA, but this time they've dropped a ridiculous 70+ FPS Boosts for us to enjoy - available today! There are some much-requested games in this list as well, including multiple Assassin's Creed...
News Limited Run Games Is Now An Official Xbox Partner
"We're making really good progress"
Limited Run Games does an absolutely phenomenal job introducing physical editions of games we have only dreamed about in the past. Earlier this year, for example, a stunning Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game - Complete Edition physical release was revealed. But one particular downside is how a giant chunk of...
News These Nine Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (May 4-13)
The latest batch of titles
The latest batch of Xbox Game Pass titles has arrived! Microsoft has today unveiled another nine games coming to the service soon, including the previously announced Dragon Quest Builders 2 and FIFA 21, along with many others! Here's a list of what's on the way in the near future: Date Game Platform May 4 Dragon...
News Spotify Premium Is Returning As An Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perk
But only for new Spotify Premium members
Update: That was quick! Thanks to Microsoft, it's already been revealed that this promotion will be offered as an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perk, and will give subscribers access to four months of Spotify Premium for free as of May 4. The downside? You'll need to be a new Spotify Premium member to use it...
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (May 4-7)
Here's what's on the way
Welcome to your weekly Xbox roundup! The big release of this week is undoubtedly Resident Evil Village which drops on May 7, and don't forget that Dragon Quest Builders 2 is coming to Xbox Game Pass on May 4! Here's what's coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One this week: New Xbox Releases (May 4-7): Optimised For...
News No, Microsoft Won't Be Updating Revenue Split For Console Publishers
“We have no plans to change the revenue share"
Following the news that Microsoft would be slashing the revenue it takes on PC games, a leaked document from the upcoming Epic Games and Apple case has circulated this weekend which claimed the same would potentially be done with Xbox titles. However, this doesn't appear to be the case, as Microsoft...
Quiz Can You Guess All Of These Xbox Star Wars Games?
The force is strong with this one
With May the 4th almost upon us, it's time to take a trip down memory lane. Xbox has been home to some pretty spectacular Star Wars experiences, ranging from massive multiplayer battles, to reliving the films in the form of Lego bricks. There's a game for every fan out there. But how well do you know your Star Wars...
News It's Time, The Resident Evil Village Demo Is Now Live On Xbox
But you only get 60 minutes to play it
Just in case you'd forgotten, the official demo for Resident Evil Village is now finally live on Xbox, and you've got from now until May 9/10 - depending on where you live - to give it a try ahead of the game's release next week. The confusing downside with this demo is that you can only play it for 60 minutes...
Reaction Wow, Titanfall 2's Community Day Was A Massive Success
With a peak of over 50,000 players
You might remember that earlier this week, a TikTok campaign encouraged all Titanfall 2 fans to jump online on Saturday, May 1st, and that campaign stretched a long way - even Xbox Game Pass on Twitter got involved! The community really took the idea to heart, and as a result, the 2016 game enjoyed a massive...
News Another 11 Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass Soon (May 2021)
Final Fantasy, Alan Wake & others
Microsoft has unveiled the next set of twelve games that will be removed from Xbox Game Pass in the early part of May 2021, including some pretty major titles such as Alan Wake, DayZ, Final Fantasy IX and others. Here's the full list of games currently set to leave in early May 2021: Date Game Platform May...
Rumour The First Two Images Of Battlefield 6 Have Supposedly Leaked
"Yes, the images are real"
There have been a lot of details and supposed leaks floating around about the next entry in the Battlefield series recently, and it looks like we've just been treated to our first look at some screenshots. Two grainy images have appeared online, and according to well-known Battlefield leaker Tom Henderson, they're the...
News Cloud Save Support Is Coming To Minecraft Dungeons On 5th May
Play your save on any supported platform
The Minecraft spin-off Minecraft Dungeons will be receiving a save cloud support update next week on 5th May. This update will be coming to all platforms the game is available on - including Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC - and means players will be able to play their saves across multiple platforms...
Pick One Which Of These May 2021 Xbox Releases Are You Most Excited For?
Remember, you can only pick one!
It's time for another round of Pick One! This week, as we've just entered a new month with some big releases on the way, we want to know which of the following May 2021 Xbox games you're most excited for. Remember, you can only pick one! Let's take a look at what we're working with: Dragon Quest Builders 2 (May 4)...
News Mass Effect Legendary Edition Looks Set To Have A Sizeable Day One Patch
Featuring visual and performance improvements
We're now just a couple of weeks away from the release of Mass Effect Legendary Edition on May 14, and when you get it on day one, it looks like you'll need to download an extra 10GB+ for its initial patch. Patch 01.01 has already been discovered for the game on PlayStation, where it's a size of 11.8GB,...
News PowerA Is Bringing Out A Licensed Cuphead Xbox Series X Controller
"Good day for a swell battle!"
Big fan of Cuphead? Then you might be interested in this officially licensed Mugman Xbox Series X & S (wired) controller, which is arriving courtesy of accessory maker PowerA this July according to a listing over on Amazon. This isn't the first time we've seen a Cuphead controller from PowerA - there's an Xbox One...
Feature 5 Reasons To Be Excited For Dragon Quest Builders 2 On Xbox Game Pass
Just keep building
With the surprise announcement of Dragon Quest Builders 2 coming to Xbox Game Pass on May 4, you may be wondering what all the fuss is about. Back in December, we had the absolutely fantastic Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age join the service, so this can't be as good, right? Surely it's just an uninspired knock off of the...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 1st)
We're taking down some mutated dinos
Welcome to the weekend! We've recently received a couple of big new Game Pass releases that you can check out over the next few days in Second Extinction and Destroy All Humans, another couple of games are available as part of Xbox Free Play Days, and there are multiple sales ongoing right now,
News Stalker 2 Would Be 'Impossible' To Run On Xbox One, Says Dev
"We’re concentrating on the Xbox Series X/S version"
There's a lot of excitement surrounding Xbox exclusive and Game Pass title Stalker 2, which is expected arrive at some point later this year, and developer GSC Game World has addressed why it's only coming to Xbox Series X & S. Simply put, PR manager Zakhar Bocharov stated to GamingBolt...
News The Resident Evil Village Demo Is Available To Pre-Load Now On Xbox
Go, go, go!
If the idea of being against the clock to play the Resident Evil Village demo has got you sweating, then Capcom is here to ease the burden a little bit by allowing you to pre-download it now ahead of it going live this weekend. The time limited demo has been extended from 24 hours to a week, but you can prepare yourself ahead as the...
News PlayStation Is Reportedly Surveying Fans About The Burnout Series
Could it actually make a comeback?
Burnout is still one of the most beloved racing series' of all time, so it's pretty crazy to think we haven't had a truly new entry in the series since all the way back in 2008, with the release of Burnout Paradise for Xbox 360. That game has since been remastered for Xbox One, but we're waiting on something...
News 343 Says There Are 'Glorious Plans Afoot' For Halo Infinite This Summer
"We know that game videos are worth at least 10,000 words"
Things are really beginning to ramp up for Halo Infinite, as this week's update has provided some tasty morsels on the game's development. Outside of confirmed features such as ultra-wide screen support on PC and full cross-play, it seems we're not far off some
News Outriders Has Received Its Biggest Patch Yet, Here’s Everything Included
It's a long list
Outriders has enjoyed a popular launch on Xbox Game Pass, but it hasn't been without problems. Inventory wiping bugs, server issues, and crashes have prevented it from getting the full attention it deserves. Unfortunately, if you're still waiting for your inventory items to be revoked, this still doesn't rectify that. What it does...
News Fall Guys Delayed For Xbox, No Longer Releasing This Summer
But it's getting cross-play when it finally arrives
If you were looking forward to the release of Fall Guys for Xbox consoles this summer, you'll be sad (like the little Fall Guy in the image!) to hear that the game has been delayed indefinitely by developer Mediatonic. According to the studio, the team's recent acquisition by Epic Games has meant...
News These Six Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass Today (April 30)
They're officially moving out
In case you'd forgotten, today marks the removal of six more games from the Xbox Game Pass library including Moving Out and Levelhead, with a bunch of old EA Sports FIFA games also leaving EA Play next week on May 6. Here are the six games set to leave before the end of the day on Game Pass:...
News Crash Bandicoot, Spyro Developer Toys For Bob Has Been Moved To Work On Call Of Duty
Is this the end for Crash Bandicoot?
It looks like any plans for a new Crash Bandicoot or Spyro the Dragon title may have to wait, as Toys for Bob has been shifted by Activision to help assist Raven Software on the development of Call of Duty. More specifically, Season 3 for Call of Duty: Warzone. The developer broke the news on Twitter, revealing...
Rumour Hitman 3 Dev Working With Xbox On 'Fantastical' Dragon RPG
The mother of dragons
The rumour mill just keeps turning, as more potential partnerships and games from Xbox are said to be underway. The most recent one points to a collaboration between IO Interactive and Xbox on a dragon related game. Back in February, Jez Corden of Windows Central Gaming shared a GIF related to dragons, beginning the...
News Holy Moly, It Looks Like 50+ FPS Boosts Are Coming To Xbox Series X Next Week
Please be true, please be true!
Xbox is on fire at the moment, and if these latest teases are to be believed, it looks like we're getting no less than over 50 (!) FPS Boosted titles coming to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S at some point next week. New FPS Boosts were teased by The Verge's Tom Warren earlier this week, and he appeared to elaborate...
News The First Two Of May 2021's Xbox Games With Gold Are Now Available
Build, drive, swing and fight your way through Gotham City
You can now begin downloading the first batch of May 2021's Xbox Games With Gold titles (one day early!), which are the Xbox One game Armello and Xbox 360 game Lego Batman. Both titles are available right now from the Microsoft Store (links at the bottom of the page) or by searching manually...
Gallery Here's A First Look At Super Ultrawide Support In Halo Infinite PC
"This will be a Halo built for PC players, by PC players"
As you've probably heard by now, Microsoft has announced it remains committed to PC gaming in 2021 and beyond. As part of this, the PC version of Halo Infinite will be a "Halo built for PC players, by PC players." This build will offer "Ultra" graphic presets, triple keybinds, c
News Sci-Fi Horror The Persistence's Xbox Series X Upgrade Arrives This June
Time to amplify the scares
Update: We now have a date! The Persistence: Enhanced Edition will be launching for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on June 4, and here's what Graeme Ankers, Managing Director at developer Firesprite had to say about it: “We’re really excited to debut The Persistence on next-generation hardware, bringing improvements...
News FIFA 21 Kicks Off With Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Next Week
All thanks to EA Play
It was announced earlier this month that EA's FIFA 21 was coming to EA Play and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate at some point in May, and now the company has confirmed it will officially arrive on Thursday, May 6. This means you'll be able to play the full game at no extra charge if you're a member of either service, and as far as we...
News Konami Is Making Italian Side Napoli Exclusive To Pro Evolution Soccer
They won't be in FIFA much longer
Konami made a big splash a few years ago when it made Serie A giants Juventus exclusive to eFootball Pro Evolution Soccer - taking them away from EA's mammoth FIFA series - and Napoli is the latest team to get that treatment. Under the terms of the new deal, Napoli will no longer be officially licensed in FIFA, but...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (April 29 - May 2)
Get behind the wheel of a true Monster Truck simulation
It's time for another batch of Free Play Days titles! Two 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've got both the Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S versions of Monster Truck Championship...
News Years Later, It Looks Like Outer Wilds Is Getting Some New Content
The cat's out of the bag
Well, this is surprising. The award winning and much loved Outer Wilds seems to be getting some new content in the future, after a leak has pretty much been confirmed by the teams involved. As spotted on Steam's records by one Twitter user, there's a file for something called "Outer Wilds - Echoes of the Eye"...
Feature Game Pass Gems: The Destroy All Humans! Remake Is Nostalgic Fun
A blast from the past
Games strive to be the next 'big' thing, with complex narrative stories, brutal difficulty, or superb artistic direction. But there was a time when the main goal was to deliver simple fun, such as blasting a cow to smithereens with a Disintegrator Ray. That's where the Destroy All Humans! Remake comes in, as it brings the...
Deals 'Golden Week Sale' Now Live On Xbox, 100+ Games Included
Save up to 75% on Japan-inspired games
We were treated to a relatively small selection of 90+ games in the usual Deals with Gold and Spotlight Sales earlier this week on Xbox, but now a new Golden Week Sale has added another 140+ games to that list. This sale is focused on (mostly) Japan-inspired games, and you can save up to 75% on a whole bunch...
News Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Is Getting A Free Xbox Series X Upgrade This Summer
This is where the fun begins
After being rated for Xbox Series X in Germany last month, the team over at StarWars.com has announced today that Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is officially getting a free upgrade for all next-gen consoles this summer. No details have been announced as of yet, but we're assuming EA will provide more information soon...
