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News Gamescom Returns This August, With Opening Night Live Show Filled With 'Surprises'
A physical version of the event will also be taking place
Gamescom will be returning again this year on August 24, both physically and digitally, in a new hybrid show format. Most notable is Geoff Keighley hosting the Opening Night Live show, which he promises to be filled with "surprises". Much like previous years, the Opening Night Live show will...
News Life Is Strange Remastered Collection Arrives On Xbox Later This Year
Featuring two remastered games
Square Enix has announced as part of its first "Square Enix Presents" event that in addition to a brand-new Life is Strange game, a Life is Strange Remastered Collection is also arriving on Xbox consoles later this year. The collection will feature remastered visuals and animation from both the original Life is...
News Black Panther Joins Marvel's Avengers Later This Year In The War For Wakanda Expansion
Wakanda Forever!
Black Panther is joining Marvel's Avengers later this year, in a brand new expansion known as War for Wakanda. Unlike previous new characters, Black Panther will bring the villain Klaw, a Wakandan Jungle biome, brand new enemies, and more. The trailer doesn't reveal much, but gives us a tease of the new environments players can...
News Life Is Strange: True Colors Launches On Xbox Series X This September
Are you ready for the next entry?
Square Enix has unveiled the next chapter in the Life Is Strange series, True Colors, which is coming to Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and Xbox One on September 10. The latest entry is being developed by Deck Nine, who previously worked on the spin-off series, Life Is Strange: Before The Storm. Unlike previous...
News Marvel's Avengers' Xbox Series X Upgrade Is Available Now, 106GB Download
Avengers Assemble!
Anyone who's been holding off for the next-gen version of Marvel's Avengers is in luck, as it's available now to download on Xbox Series X with a weighty 106.9GB download, clocking in on Xbox Series S at 72GB. The game will support 4K visuals on Xbox Series X and 1440p on Xbox Series S, while also offering "updated visuals,...
Video Watch The Square Enix Presents (Spring 2021) Stream Here!
Featuring the next Life is Strange game
Update: The event is now over, but you can watch the full recap down below! Original story: Welcome! Square Enix is hosting the first in a series of "Square Enix Presents" events today, and this first Spring 2021 event will be highlighted by the reveal of a brand-new Life is Strange game, along with details...
News Xbox Indie Showcase Event To Feature Over 100 Games Next Week
Including game reveals and Game Pass announcements
Get your calendar out! Microsoft has confirmed it will be hosting an Xbox Indie Showcase next week in conjunction with Twitch, set to feature over 100 games from independent developers based all over the world. The event will feature brand-new game announcements, new trailers and gameplay footage,...
News Sea Of Thieves Is Giving Out Free Gifts & Perks For Its Third Birthday
The game is celebrating 20 million players
Can you believe it's been three whole years since Sea of Thieves first launched? To celebrate, Rare has loads of free goodies in store for players this weekend, and the game is on sale at 50% off for the next few days. Notably, anyone who logs into the game between now and March 25th will receive the...
News Scarlet Nexus Slashes Its Way Onto Xbox Series X This June
Along with a new anime show
After being teased last year to be arriving this summer, Bandai Namco has announced the release date of Scarlet Nexus, which will be hitting Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One on June 25. In a new trailer which dives into the characters, their abilities, and the bombastic anime action that players will be faced with, the...
News Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Rated For Xbox Series X In Germany
It might be getting a native release
Respawn's fantastic Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order received an Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S patch earlier this year, but now it looks like a dedicated next-gen version of the game might be on the way as well. As highlighted by Gematsu, the game has seemingly been rated for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S by the...
News Ninja Gaiden Master Collection Will Run At 4K, 60FPS On Xbox Series X
It’s going to look gorgeous
Team Ninja has confirmed some new details about the upcoming Ninja Gaiden Master Collection, namely how it will run on Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and Xbox One X. In a translated tweet from the company, key details about the game’s performance were revealed. Most notable was how the title will run at 4K, 60FPS. This...
News Tomb Raider: Definitive Survivor Trilogy Is Available Now On Xbox With A Hefty Discount
No next-gen version yet, though
Tomb Raider: Definitive Survivor Trilogy was accidentally leaked last week, and now the bundle is live on the Microsoft Store with a huge saving on Xbox One. Unfortunately, there's no word on a next-gen version of each title as of yet. The collection features
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (March 18-21)
Lead your team to victory in explosive PvP action
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? They're both Xbox Game Pass titles once again this week, made up of two AAA behemoths in...
News Four More Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass (March 18)
Well actually, it's a lot more than that
It's Xbox Game Pass time! We've got another four specific games joining the service today, including the long-awaited arrival of Star Wars: Squadrons, but don't forget that EA Play is also bringing 60+ games to PC users as well! Here are the new games you'll be able to download with Xbox Game Pass today: EA...
PSA You Can Remove The Ear Pads On The Xbox Wireless Headset
At your own risk, of course
One feature of a lot of gaming headsets is the ability to remove the ear padding for cleaning or even to replace them. It seems the Xbox Wireless Headset is no different. A post on the Xbox Series X subreddit by user 'chocoloctol' shows how the pads on Microsoft's new headset can be easily removed. Here's the full clip:...
Guide When Will The Xbox Spring Sale 2021 Be Revealed?
Let's make some educated guesses
The Xbox Spring Sale 2021 is almost upon us, during which a significant number of Xbox digital titles are expected to be discounted for a period of around ten days to two weeks. The official date of the sale hasn't been announced at the time of writing, but we've provided some educated guesses below as to when we...
News Xbox Series X's Auto HDR Feature Is Making The Jump To PC
It's rolling out now for testers
Microsoft has revealed today that it has started bringing the Xbox Series X and S 'Auto HDR' feature to gamers on PC, with the feature now rolling out in preview for members of the Windows Insider Program. The company says when it's enabled on your HDR capable gaming PC, "you will automatically get awesome HDR...
News Dying Light 2 Still Set For 2021 Release, New Footage Revealed
"Please stay with us just a bit longer"
Techland has today finally provided an official update on the progress of Dying Light 2, reiterating that the game is still planned for a 2021 release, and even providing a new look at some gameplay footage in the process. In the video above, the team explains that Dying Light 2 is a "huge and complex...
Guide Xbox Game Pass: Coming Soon & Leaving Soon In March 2021
It's been a HUGE month for Game Pass!
Looking for a complete list of Xbox Game Pass games that are coming soon and leaving soon in March 2021? It can be pretty difficult to keep track of all the comings and goings in the world of Xbox Game Pass every week, so we've put together this handy guide to provide an overview of what's happening this March...
Rumour There's Still A Belief That Forza Horizon 5 Could Arrive This Year
Even though we've heard nothing of it
VentureBeat reporter and noted insider Jeff Grubb has been making all sorts of predictions and reveals recently (and getting them right, we might add), and interestingly, he's still of the belief that Forza Horizon 5 will arrive in 2021. He's the one who started the rumour about
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla's Free 'Godly' DLC Is A Nostalgic Throwback
Back to the old days
Along with a new update for Assassin's Creed Valhalla this week, Ubisoft has also released a free DLC pack which includes, among other things, Altaïr's outfit from the original Assassin's Creed game. To go with the cosmetic item, players can also grab Yule Festival rewards and 300 opals. All of this is part of the Godly Reward...
Guide How To Watch This Week's Square Enix Presents Livestream
All the details you need
You might have missed the news last week that Square Enix is hosting a special 'Square Enix Presents' livestream this Thursday, March 18th, featuring news and updates about "the most exciting" upcoming Square Enix games. As part of this event, Square Enix has confirmed that it will be revealing the next entry in the Life is...
News Xbox Fans Find Sneaky Way To Make Fallout's FPS Boost Work At 4K
Shhhh!
FPS Boost is one of the hottest new features for Xbox fans at the moment, as many players are finding their older titles enhanced in ways they didn't think would ever be possible, all thanks to Microsoft. Unfortunately, it does have a few minor drawbacks, such as decreased resolution in two specific games so far - Fallout 4 and Fallout 76...
News DOOM Eternal: The Ancient Gods – Part Two Arrives On Xbox Tomorrow
Here we go!
DOOM Eternal's second expansion, The Ancient Gods - Part Two, will be launching on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC on March 18, Bethesda has announced. Concluding the events of The Ancient Gods - Part One, the next and final DLC instalment promises more firepower, hellish enemies, and impressive set pieces to wage war within...
News GTA V's Latest Update Is Causing Crashing Issues On Xbox One
Update: Rockstar is rolling out a fix
Update: That was quick! Rockstar appears to have rolled out another update which reverts the game back to its previous state on Xbox One, as highlighted in the tweet below. It's another 1GB-ish download. Original story: GTA V released a new patch yesterday, which is said to bring "general network...
News FPS Boost Brings Prey 'Close To Remaster Territory' On Xbox Series X, Reveals Analysis
Dishonored is also said to be a huge improvement
Digital Foundry has given some initial thoughts on the recent FPS Boost for Dishonored: Definitive Edition and Prey on Xbox Series X even going as far to say as the latter is hitting "remaster territory." Starting off with Prey, they mentioned about troubles that plagued the last-gen release
News Xbox Is Getting A New 'Suspend' Feature To Help With Download Speeds
Update: We now know what it does!
Update: We've now got a little more clarification on how this works! As revealed by Xbox's Brad Rossetti, 'Suspend' will allow you to temporarily pause (or 'suspend') a game so that your downloads continue at full speed. Neat addition! This new feature isn't limited to Quick Resume, but instead seeks to avoid...
News RetroMania Wrestling Finally Rings The Bell On Xbox Next Week
So you can finally lay the SmackDown!
There's not a whole lot of choice for wrestling fans on Xbox (or any console platform) at present, so you'll be glad to know that indie arcade title RetroMania Wrestling will finally be releasing on Xbox One on March 23rd. Previously, the game had been slated to arrive on all platforms on Februa
Rumour The Persona Series Could Be Making Its Way To Xbox
You can't tease us like that
Updated story: Persona is a series many Xbox fans have been wanting to see on the platform for a very long time. Now, a couple of sources have potentially teased that the franchise could be making its way over in the near future. Both Windows Central's Jez Corden and XboxEra podcast host Shpeshal Ed have provided...
News Industry Insider Expects Bethesda's New IP Starfield To Launch This Year
But "you still have to factor in covid"
In yet another podcast appearance, industry insider Jeff Grubb has shared more information about Bethesda's plans for the remainder of this year now that it's been acquired by Microsoft. Speaking on the YouTube channel Dealer - Gaming, Grubb said he expected the company's new and highly anticipated IP
News Hell Let Loose Brings Epic 50v50 Battles To Xbox Series X This Year
Fight in the most iconic battles of the Western Front
Team17 has revealed as part of its latest Unaudited Final Results for the year ended 31 December 2020 that alongside Worms Rumble, it will also be bringing FPS Hell Let Loose to Xbox Series X and S in 2021 (thanks Gematsu). The game is a World War II multiplayer FPS that
News Lara Croft, The Tomb Raider Herself, Has Arrived In Fortnite
Joining everyone and the kitchen sink
It seems like it's easier to name who isn't in Fortnite these days, as the Tomb Raider herself, Lara Croft is the latest to crossover into the universe, Epic Games has announced. Arriving with the release of Chapter 2 - Season 6: Primal, the iconic hero is being integrated as part of the Battle Pass, complete...
News Xbox Game Pass Adds New Mass Effect Perk For Apex Legends
You can claim it for free right now
Microsoft has been pretty quiet on the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks front throughout March 2021 so far, but we've just received a pretty cool addition in the form of a Mass Effect Weapon Charm for Apex Legends. According to Microsoft, "this is the start of an exciting new monthly Perk drop in the form of Weapon...
News Here's A Look At Achievements As Part Of The (New) Xbox Mobile App
It reportedly starts rolling out today
When the option to view Achievements was removed following the release of the new Xbox mobile app last year, it was an odd decision - but now they’re coming back and fans are over the moon. It’s been a long time coming, but the ability to view Achievements on the go is starting to roll out today, and...
News Dark Alliance Delivers Fantasy Co-Op Action On Xbox Series X This June
Grab some buddies and crack some skulls
Dungeon & Dragons fans will be happy to see the first look at Dark Alliance gameplay, a co-operative adventure inspired by the franchise, coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One on June 22. The third-person action RPG sets out to allow you and a group of friends to take on over 30 different monsters from...
News Undertale Is Out Now On Xbox Game Pass, Physical Edition Also Available
The game’s also had its age rating bumped up
Undertale has hit Xbox Game Pass on consoles after yesterday’s surprise announcement, and also has a physical edition available for any collectors out there. The Xbox version will feature the same classic game that fans have come to know and love, but also with some Xbox specific content, which will...
News Another Three Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass Soon (March 31)
Don't forget to Journey to the Savage Planet
Microsoft has unveiled the next set of just three games that will be removed from Xbox Game Pass in the latter part of March, with the most notable of the bunch arguably being Journey to the Savage Planet. Here's the full list of games currently set to leave on March 31st:...
News There's A Free-To-Play Bomberman Game Coming To Xbox Soon
Taking the form of a 64-player, online battle royale
This is a nice surprise! Konami has announced today that the former Google Stadia exclusive Super Bomberman R Online is coming to Xbox One as a free-to-play multiplayer game in the near future. This version's highlight feature is the "Battle 64" mode, which takes the form of an online battle...
News These 12 Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (March 16 - April 1)
The latest batch of titles
The latest batch of Xbox Game Pass titles has arrived! Microsoft has today unveiled another 12 (!) games coming to the service soon - some of which we already knew about, and some complete surprises! Here's a list of what's on the way in the near future: Date Game Platform Mar 16 Undertale Console, PC,...
News Worms Rumble Is Slithering Its Way Onto Xbox Series X Later This Year
Let’s get ready to rumble!
Worms Rumble took a stab at the battle royale genre on PlayStation last December, and will now be making the jump to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One at some point this year. As spotted by Gematsu, a recent fiscal results document from Team 17 confirmed the existence of the game coming to Xbox consoles, but no specific...
Feature Early Impressions: We Take The Xbox Wireless Headset For A Road Test
"I'm hearing sounds I haven't heard before"
By no means am I an expert when it comes to sound and audio, but I can at least provide some early (and much more basic) impressions about Microsoft's new Xbox Wireless Headset while we wait on our official Pure Xbox review. At the time of writing, I've done about six hours of testing with this headset,...
News 2K Acquires HB Studios, Tiger Woods Returns To The PGA Tour Games
"I’m honoured to take part in this opportunity"
In a pretty huge announcement for golf fans today, 2K has revealed that not only has it moved to acquire PGA Tour 2K21 developer HB Studios, but it has also signed a long-term deal with golf superstar Tiger Woods. As part of the acquisition of HB Studios (expected to complete in Q1 2021), the...
Deals 200+ Games Included In This Week's Xbox Sales (March 16-23)
It's About Time you picked up Crash 4!
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! This week's selection features discounts on over 200 games, spanning Deals with Gold, Spotlight, Publisher and Franchise sales! It's another pretty huge selection! We've highlighted a few of the most notable Xbox games offers in this week's current sales below,...
News Another Huge Assassin's Creed Valhalla Patch Is Arriving Tomorrow, With New Content And Fixes
Weighing in with a hefty download
Assassin's Creed Valhalla is set to receive another substantial update tomorrow, bringing the game up to Version 1.2.0. Along with a bunch of bug fixes, a wealth of new skills, camera options, and a brand new timed festival will be welcoming players once the patch is downloaded. It's clocking in at 17.97GB on Xbox...
News Parkour Based Shooter Severed Steel Slides Onto Xbox This Summer
It’s looking pretty slick!
Where Ghostrunner had us wall running with swords, Severed Steel will have us zipping and sliding around the arena with some devastating firepower. The game is looking to be a great companion piece, and set to arrive on Xbox One sometime this Summer, developer Greylock Studio has announced. The upcoming first-person...
Random Sea Of Thieves Fans Are Creating Some Jolly Custom Sails
It's a pirate's life for everyone!
Rare has given players a perfect opportunity to create their own custom sails on social media for Sea of Thieves, and the results have been lovely, funny, and creative (we very much like our own design as well!). The original post merely asked players to "draw your own sails", which has prompted 407 (at the time...
PSA FPS Boost Needs To Be Turned On Manually For Fallout On Xbox Series X
And there's a good reason why
Microsoft announced earlier today that the latest batch of five Bethesda games would be treated to FPS Boosts on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, upgrading them from 30 frames per-second to (nearly) 60FPS. However, two of them are fairly unique in the fact that you have to turn on FPS Boost manually for them on Xbox...
News The Outer Worlds Receives 60FPS Upgrade For Xbox Series X
As part of its latest patch
The Outer Worlds has a major upcoming expansion, Murder on Eridanos, arriving later this week, and as part of it, lots of fans and outlets are reporting that the game has received a 60FPS upgrade on Xbox Series X. The likes of Windows Central have confirmed that the game is now running at 60FPS (or close to it) on the...
News Balan Wonderworld Will Have A Day One Patch To Rectify Player Issues
But is it too late?
Square Enix allowed players a first look at Balan Wonderworld back in January, and the reception was mixed to say the least. Many criticised the movement controls, wonky camera, and general presentation of the game. Our sister site, Nintendo Life, were not impressed to say the least. It looks as though that criticism has been...
News Surprise! Undertale Is Coming To Xbox Game Pass Tomorrow
The announcements keep on coming
Microsoft is on an absolute roll at the moment, and the latest announcement is that Undertale is coming to Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S tomorrow via Xbox Game Pass. While the game has been available on PC for a while now, this marks the first time it's hit Xbox consoles. Players won't be able to carry over their...
