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News Years After Release, Resident Evil 7 Is Still Shipping Over One Million Copies Every Year
"We know quality sells and keeps selling for many, many years"
You'd think four years after its release, sales would slow down - but that hasn't happened for Resident Evil 7, which Capcom has said is still managing to shift over one million units every year. In a recent interview with GamesIndustry.biz, Capcom's European CEO, Kiichiro Urata, spoke...
Mini Review RetroMania Wrestling - An Enjoyable Old School Alternative To WWE 2K
A non-WWE game on Xbox? What a rush!
We've definitely been starved for good wrestling games on Xbox over the past decade, but if you're looking for something a bit more old school, RetroMania Wrestling finally has you covered. The game is an official sequel to 1991's arcade classic, WWF WrestleFest, boasting a highly detailed style of 2D...
News Watch Dogs: Legion Roadmap Paves An Exciting Year For The Game
Lots of new stuff on the horizon
Undeniably, Watch Dogs: Legion had a rocky launch, with numerous issues on Xbox Series X|S that even prevented the game from being saved. Months later, the game is in a stable state and multiplayer has begun rolling out, so the team at Ubisoft has outlined their plans for the game over t
News Monster Harvest Looks Like The Perfect Blend Of Stardew Valley And Pokémon
We're sold
Maple Powered Games has announced Monster Harvest, coming to Xbox One on June 3, and it looks like the Stardew Valley and Pokémon crossover we never knew we wanted. As with many farming sims, you'll grow your own crops and build your settlement - but there's a catch. The hook is that your crops mutate into a variety of monsters by using...
News The Medium And Observer: System Redux Are Getting Physical Releases
For all you collectors out there
Bloober Team has announced some exciting news for collectors, as both Xbox Series X titles, The Medium and Observer: System Redux, are getting physical releases in collaboration with Koch Media. There's no release date for these boxed games, but according to a press release seen by Gematsu, it i
News You Can Play Watch Dogs: Legion For Free On Xbox This Weekend
Including online multiplayer
Be wanting to try Watch Dogs: Legion but unwilling to fork over the cash for it? You're in luck! The game is getting a four-day free trial on Xbox this weekend, including the ability to access its new online mode. Specifically, the trial will be available from Thursday, March 25 at 8:30PT to Sunday, March 28 at 6:00PT,...
News Sherlock Holmes Chapter One Conjures Up Its First Gameplay Trailer
Elementary!
The Sherlock Holmes series has garnered quite a cult following over the years, as developer Frogwares has delivered a selection of games dedicated to the detective. Its next entry, Sherlock Holmes Chapter One, looks to revitalise the series, and the latest gameplay trailer gives us our first taste as to what it’s all about. In an...
PSA If You Bought The Disc, You Can't Upgrade Tony Hawk On Xbox Series X
Yeah, it's a real bummer
It's a pretty exciting week if you're a fan of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2, as the game is receiving a next-gen upgrade for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, but unfortunately (and bizarrely), it comes with quite a few catches on Xbox. The biggest of these is that if you bought Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2 physically for Xbox...
News Six Days In Fallujah Debuts Intense First Gameplay Trailer
Documented from real life accounts
Six Days in Fallujah was announced earlier this year as coming to Xbox at some point in 2021, and a new gameplay trailer gives us a first proper look at how it'll function, along with more details on what to expect. In an IGN exclusive trailer, developers Victura and Highwire Games brought in military veteran Sgt...
News Deathloop's Devs Were 'Surprised' By The Xbox Bethesda Acquisition
"After the surprise, it made a lot of sense"
Microsoft's acquisition of Bethesda has sent ripples through the gaming world in recent months, and Arkane Studios, which is currently working on the timed PS5 exclusive, Deathloop, was part of that acquisition. Speaking to Press Start, Deathloop’s director, Dinga Bakaba, and art director, Sébastien...
News No, Hades Isn't Going To Be At The Xbox Indie Showcase This Week
Despite what you might have heard
Xbox has an Indie Showcase taking place on Twitch this Friday, and for a time it looked like Hades was going to be part of the event - but those dreams have quickly been squashed. In a since deleted tweet from Twitch (thanks to Xbox News on Twitter for getting a cheeky screengrab) which advertised the upcoming...
News A Hat In Time Is Getting An Xbox Series X Upgrade With New Content
Get ready for more adventures
Developer Gears For Breakfast has announced that A Hat In Time is coming to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on March 31, along with brand new content for the game that was previously only seen on PC and Nintendo Switch. The next-gen upgrade will see the game being bolstered up to 60 frames per second, which will...
Deals 150+ Games Included In This Week's Xbox Sales (March 23-30)
Including some recent Xbox Series X releases
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! This week's selection features discounts on over 150 games, spanning Deals with Gold, Spotlight, Publisher and Farming sales! It's a big week for Resident Evil fans, too... We've highlighted a few of the most notable Xbox games offers in this week's current...
News Bethesda Reveals This Year's Roadmap For Fallout 76
Is excited for new features coming in "2021 and beyond"
Bethesda has released this year's roadmap for its online action role-playing game Fallout 76, while also noting how it's excited for all the new features coming to the game in 2021 and beyond. The spring update improves your camp, person and arsenal. In summer, there'll be Steel Reign quests,...
News id Software Promises More DOOM Eternal Updates Later This Year
It's just turned one year old!
Last week saw the release of DOOM Eternal's second expansion in the form of The Ancient Gods - Part Two, concluding the 'Slayer Arc' which first started with the release of the rebooted DOOM back in 2016. However, in a message to fans on Twitter, celebrating the one year anniversary of DOOM Eternal which took
News MLB The Show 21's Official Gameplay Trailer Steps Up To The Xbox Plate
"The game has changed"
Can you believe after all these years, we're now just a few short weeks away from the release of Sony's MLB The Show series on Xbox? The 2021 version finally steps up to Microsoft's plate on April 20. Before then, Sony is doing its usual deep dive into the many features that will be added with this year's version, including a...
News Microsoft Explains Why Xbox Live Is Now Being Referred To As 'Xbox Network'
Update: It's all to do with Xbox Live Gold
Update (Tue 23rd Mar, 2021 09:30 GMT): Microsoft has now explained what this change is all about in a statement to Video Games Chronicle, revealing that while there are no alterations being made to the service itself, the 'Xbox network' name is meant to "distinguish the underlying service from Xbox Live...
News Xbox Survey Asks If Users Would Use Bitcoin As A Payment Method
Interested?
If you don't want to use a credit card to pay for your Xbox games and memberships on the Xbox Store, you could be in luck, as a survey has suggested that paying via the popular cryptocurrency Bitcoin could be a possibility in the future. As spotted by one Reddit user, a survey is reportedly being pushed out to members of the Xbox...
News Descenders Dev Says Xbox Game Pass Helped The Game Sell 'A Ton'
"The main thing for us is that sales didn't go down"
We always see games going onto Xbox Game Pass, but do we ever stop to think how developers are benefiting from having their game readily available in a subscription package? The founder of the studio, No More Robots, has explained how their games even sell "a ton" of copies despite being included...
News Atomic Heart's Ultra Detailed Photo Mode Has Blown Our Minds
Woah!
Atomic Heart feels like it's been in development since the dawn of time, but every time we see new footage we're suckered back in to its world. What we have today is a new look at the in-game photo mode, which is so insanely detailed it's hard to believe. Using the real time engine, developer Mundfish has given fans a look at how the photo...
News Xbox Game Pass Subscribers 'Spend 20% More On Gaming', Says Exec
That's a lot of moolah
Ever wondered how Xbox Game Pass seems to be the gift that keeps on giving? Well, one of those reasons appears to be due to the fact that subscribers "spend 20% on more gaming" if they're part of the service, according to one Microsoft executive. Sarah Bond, vice president of the gaming ecosystem at Microsoft, has recently...
Talking Point What's Your First Resident Evil Memory?
Celebrating the series' 25th anniversary
It’s hard to believe the original Resident Evil is 25 years old today. Who would have thought back then that the franchise would shift into what it’s become? It pushed past the medium of simply just being a video game, and now has movies, comics, books, and a dedicated fan base which have stuck with the...
News Xbox Takes Home Multiple Awards At The SXSW 2021 Gaming Awards
Congrats!
South by Southwest is a festival which celebrates a wide range of different interactive mediums, including games. Over the weekend, the winners for its 2021 Gaming Awards were announced and Xbox did pretty alright for itself. Out of the 12 categories, Xbox games took home a variety of awards. Ori and the Will of the Wisps was one of the...
Feature These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (March 23-26)
Here's what's on the way
Welcome to your weekly Xbox roundup! It's a busy one this week, with loads of games on the way, including some major releases, an Xbox Series X upgrade for Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2, and more Game Pass titles! Here's what's coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One this week: New Xbox Releases (March 16-19): Optimised...
News Try Out Resident Evil Re:Verse In An Open Beta On Xbox Next Month
Will you be giving it a go?
Enticed by the opportunity to try the multiplayer focused Resident Evil Re:Verse? A beta is coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One between April 8 until April 11, giving players a chance to see what the game is all about. Details can be found on Capcom's site, which reveals that all you'll need to do is download the beta...
News Dragon Age 4 Producer Shares Another Gorgeous Piece Of Concept Art For The Game
Get us to Minrathous
Dragon Age 4 seems like it's been in development for an eternity now, and we often forget it's still coming. But then, we get a couple of teases every now and then which remind us of its existence. This weekend, we got another one in the form of some more concept art, giving us a new look at the game. Shared by the game's...
News We'll Hopefully Get A Look At The Next Battlefield In May
"My understanding is they're probably looking at May"
EA announced back in early February that it would be officially unveiling the next Battlefield game in the Spring, and now it looks like May is the month in which we'll finally get a look at the 2021 title. This has been suggested by reliable industry insider Jeff Grubb as part of the GamesBeat...
Hardware Review Xbox Wireless Headset - Our Final Verdict
It's time to face the music
Microsoft's brand new Xbox Wireless Headset arrived in stores this week, so what is Pure Xbox's final verdict? Following on from our initial early impressions, we've now been able to give this new set of wireless cans a real workout and while they might not necessarily appeal to audiophiles out there, we're confident...
Pick One Which Of These Life Is Strange Games Is Your Favourite?
Remember, you can only pick one!
It's time for another round of Pick One! This week, to celebrate the announcement of Life is Strange: True Colors (arriving this September), we thought we'd take a look back at the history of the series on Xbox. Which entry is your favourite? Remember, you can only pick one! Let's take a look at what we're working...
News Get Ready, Dolby Vision Support Is Coming To Games On Xbox Series X
"The feature is currently in testing"
There have been a fair few reports from Xbox Insiders over the past few days suggesting that Dolby Vision support might have rolled out to certain games on Xbox Series X and S, and now Microsoft has confirmed that is the case. Xbox senior marketing director Guy Welch highlighted this on Twitter earlier today,...
News New Artwork Revealed For Stalker 2, Minor Update To Follow Next Week
It'll be in attendance at the Xbox Indie Showcase
We're keeping a very keen eye on GSC Game World's upcoming survival horror FPS sequel S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2, which arrives on Xbox Game Pass at some point later this year, and we've got some new artwork to share! It's been revealed as part of a clarification message on Twitter, where GSC explained that...
News Former Netflix Executive Joins Xbox As Director Of Global Partnerships
"I look forward to doing great things together"
Former Netflix and Twentieth Century Fox marketing executive Marcos Waltenberg has announced via the social media platform LinkedIn that he has joined the team at Xbox as director of Global Partnerships. In the post, he explained that he's had a "fantastic 5-year journey" at Netflix, and now he...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 20th)
Punch it, Chewie!
Welcome to the weekend! There's plenty to check out on Xbox over the next couple of days, including a bunch of new Xbox Game Pass titles for console and cloud, the arrival of EA Play on Xbox Game Pass for PC, two more Xbox Games with Gold additions, and another pretty
News It’s 2021, And There’s A New Zorro Game Coming To Xbox Series X
Update: Now pushed to June 2022
Update: Zorro: The Chronicles has since been pushed to June 2022. Original story: If you were around in the late 90s or early 2000s, Zorro was a big name in Western media, with films, video games, and more. Since then... not so much, but developer Bkom Studios has announced a new game based on the popular character...
News Xbox Studio Ninja Theory Unveils Its Brand-New Mocap Stage
Looks like it'll be used for Hellblade 2
The Xbox owned studio Ninja Theory has been pretty quiet over the past year aside from a couple of snippets of Senua's Saga: Hellblade II, but we do know that the company has just opened up a brand-new Mocap stage. This was revealed by Senua actor Melina Juergens on Twitter, who also provided a look at it:...
News MechWarrior 5 Brings Futuristic Combat To Xbox This May
Follow a quest for glory and revenge
MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries first released on PC back in December of 2019, and now we've got official confirmation that it's coming to Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on May 27 (thanks TheGamer). We haven't got many details just yet, but the first major DLC for the game – 'Heroes of the Innersphere'...
Random Xbox Controller Disconnects Lead To Weird Messages In Undertale
That's not creepy at all...
Toby Fox's cult-hit RPG Undertale got a surprise release on Xbox Game Pass earlier this week. While it's mostly the same game, it's also got a slot machine in it, which has bumped up the game's age rating. That's not all, though. Now that Xbox players have had more time with this release, many have discovered some funny...
News Remedy Dev Explains Downsides Of Developing For Xbox Series S
"The more hardware you have, the more you have to compromise"
We've had some varying reports on the Xbox Series S from different developers. Some have focused on it being a pretty easy system to develop for, while others have cited concerns over it being a less powerful console compared to the Xbox Series X. A developer on Control Ultimate Edition...
News Cyberpunk 2077's Patch 1.2 Will Attempt To Fix The Much Complained About Police AI
Along with some car related issues
CD Projekt Red has released some new information on the upcoming Patch 1.2 for Cyberpunk 2077. While there's still no release date, it has confirmed that certain requested elements will be changed in the update - one of the main aspects being police behaviour. Up until now, players have complained at how the...
News Sadly, Gotham Knights Has Been Delayed Until 2022
"We are giving the game more time"
The latest game to be delayed out of 2021 on Xbox this year is the highly anticipated Gotham Knights, which is being moved to next year in order to give the team more time to "deliver the best possible experience for players." Gotham Knights' official Twitter account revealed the news earlier today: Gotham...
News Rare Adds Sea Of Thieves Quest To Honour Dev Who Passed Away
"We hope that it captures Jim’s spirit"
Rare has added a new quest known as "The Legend of Glitterbeard" into Sea of Thieves. The new adventure has been made to honour James 'Jim' White, an apprentice data analyst who worked at the company and sadly passed away. As highlighted by True Achievements, in an effort to continue his legacy in the game,...
News Guacamelee! Dev Teasing 'Brand New Game' For The Xbox Indie Showcase
"It's something completely new from us"
Microsoft announced yesterday that it will be hosting an Indie Showcase next week on Friday, March 26th, and the Guacamelee! developer, DrinkBox, will be in attendance with a brand-new game. Amongst over 100 games being shown, DrinkBox has said they will be unveiling a "completely new" title during the show...
Random Xbox Is Up For An Award For The 'Best Use Of A Meme'
All thanks to the Xbox Series S leak
Xbox had a huge year in 2020, but one of its biggest moments didn't come directly from the company. Back in September, the Xbox Series S leaked for the world to see. How did Xbox react? With a good old meme. Due to the incredible interaction and quick thinking, Xbox is up for a "Best Use Of A Meme" award at The...
News Thanks To Smart Delivery, Marvel's Avengers Is A Much Easier Upgrade On Xbox Than PS5
You've got to love Smart Delivery
We're not here to start a console war with PlayStation or anything, but we have to point out that the new next-gen version of Marvel's Avengers is a much easier upgrade on Xbox Series X|S thanks to Smart Delivery and cloud saves. With Xbox Smart Delivery, all you need to do is download and launch the new version of...
News Payday 3 To Launch In 2023 Following 'Secured Development' For The Game
"Payday 3 is shaping up to be an incredible game"
Starbreeze has announced that its upcoming Payday 3 will have a "coordinated release on PC and consoles in 2023", following a co-publishing deal between itself and Koch Media. In a statement from acting CEO of Starbreeze, Tobias Sjögren, it was announced that the company had obtained an "exclusive...
News Six More Games Are Adding Quick Resume Support On Xbox Series X
Rolling out now to Insiders
Microsoft is still in the midst of improving the brand-new Quick Resume feature on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, and has confirmed that it has added support for six more games as part of the latest Xbox Insider update. Specifically, these titles are all now getting Quick Resume functionality: Crosscode No Man’s...
News Xbox Adds More Perks For Game Pass Ultimate Members (March 2021)
Here's what you can claim for free this month
The Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks program has been pretty quiet so far in March, but we've now got a couple of Perks to share, and Microsoft says it has more to come throughout the rest of the month. Here are the new Perks you can get your hands on this month (so far): Apex Legends - N7 Weapon...
News ZeniMax’s Board Of Directors Has Been Dissolved Following Microsoft's Acquisition
As confirmed by Bethesda's Pete Hines
Microsoft officially obtained ZeniMax Media last week, which saw companies such as Bethesda now directly under the company’s control. Following that huge acquisition, some big changes are already beginning to be made, as ZeniMax’s board of directors has now officially been dissolved. The board was made up...
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla's First Expansion Sets Sail Next Month, Ostara Festival Now Live
Ireland, here we come!
Along with the new update this week, which has delivered the Ostara Festival to Assassin's Creed Valhalla, Ubisoft has also announced the first expansion, Wrath of the Druids, will be launching on April 29. Available as part of the Season Pass or separately, the new expansion has players setting sail for Ireland
News Necromunda: Hired Gun Brings Its 'Violent, Thrilling FPS' To Xbox This June
Warhammer fans will be pleased
Updated story: Necromunda: Hired Gun is an upcoming first-person shooter set in the Warhammer universe, coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One on June 1. The game actually leaked on the Microsoft Store yesterday! It's described as a "violent, thrilling FPS" and is set within the "Warhammer 40,000" universe, which is...
