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News The March 2021 Xbox Update Fixes 'Many' Controller Disconnect Issues
Have you noticed a difference?
The official March 2021 Xbox update rolled out to all users yesterday, and while this particular area wasn't mentioned in the update notes, Xbox's Jason Ronald has confirmed it also fixes "many" controller disconnect issues. The Xbox Series X director of project management confirmed this on social media: "Lots of
News Share The Love With A New 'Bethesda Joins Xbox' Twitter Emoji
#BethesdaJoinsXbox
Yesterday we finally got confirmation that Bethesda had joined Xbox Game Studios, after what seemed like an eternity of waiting. One small detail that went unnoticed to many following the announcement was a specific emoji available on Twitter alongside using the hashtag #BethesdaJoinsXbox. As spotted by Video Games Chronicle, the...
News SEGA's Latest Survey Has Got Xbox Fans Asking For More Ports
It's time to rise up and make your needs known
SEGA is currently running a survey looking at players' gaming habits, but additionally, it's asking what the company can do to enhance people's games. Obviously this has Xbox fans talking and there's one thing on everyone's mind - ports. The survey delves into what games people typically play, which...
Random Xbox Series X Owner Reports 'Dented' Console After Sending In For Repair
"I had UPS ship and pack it for me"
We all hope that we will never have to deal with a broken Xbox console - especially in terms of the new Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S - but Microsoft is there to help us with repairs if we run into any troubles early on. Unfortunately, one Xbox Series X owner had a very sorry experience when sending their...
News Tell Me Why Chapter 1 Is Now Free To Download And Keep On Xbox And PC
Try the first couple of hours
This narrative driven game may have entered Xbox Game Pass last year, but for those who are yet to subscribe to service and are intrigued, the first episode of Tell Me Why is now free to download for all players on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC. Tell Me Why follows the story of Alyson and Tyler Ronan, who reunite...
News Did Xbox Just Accidentally Reveal A Batman Series X Upgrade?
It certainly looks like it
Oops... did Microsoft just let the cat out of the bag by mistake, or is this intentional? Check out the image above, and you'll see that Batman: Arkham Knight is classed as optimised for Xbox Series X and S, which is news to us! Various Xbox fans have already spotted this on social media, as you can see below. The...
News Xbox Now Makes It Easy To See Which Languages A Game Supports
Thanks to some new updates
Microsoft has announced today that some new updates have arrived on the Microsoft Store and Xbox Game Pass app that will make it much easier to see which languages a game supports in the future. As you can see above, the details page of any game will now show you "what aspects of the game have been localized for a given...
News The Medium Has A New Patch Live On Xbox Series X And PC
With a surprise for PC players
Another patch for The Medium has gone live, which sets out to make the experience even smoother. Fans will be happy to know the latest update seeks to rectify and iron out a few more issues. Patch 1.2 is live now for Xbox Series X|S and PC, featuring an array of fixes and improvements. There's even the option for...
News Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Return In A Side-Scrolling Brawler Later This Year
Cowabunga!
Anyone who is a fan of the classic beat-em-up Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles In Time will be happy with the latest announcement of Shredder's Revenge. The new title in the franchise is heavily inspired by the fan favourite game and is coming to consoles later this year. Rendered in beautiful pixel art form based on their original...
Guide Microsoft Now Has 23 Xbox Game Studios, And Here They Are
The complete list following the Bethesda acquisition
So, the deal is done! Microsoft has officially brought ZeniMax Media into the Xbox family, and as a result, the list of first-party Xbox Game Studios has grown to a massive total of 23 studios in all, with eight new additions. To give you a better overview of which studios are now part of Xbox...
News Forza Horizon 4 Is Gifting A Stunning Free Porsche For All Players
That's nice!
Playground Games is giving back to the community with a beautiful 2019 Porsche 911 GT3 RS, as a way to celebrate Forza Horizon 4 arriving onto Steam. It's available now to all players for free up until March 14. To redeem, all players have to do is simply log into their Xbox Profile and check their in-game messages before the cut
Rumour Elden Ring's Leaked Footage Could Have Pushed Back The Official Gameplay Reveal
Say it ain't so
Most of us were excited when the Elden Ring leaked footage dropped last week, and the idea that new footage was imminent, but it seems those dreams may have quickly been squandered according to one industry insider. Jeff Grubb, who has been dropping breadcrumbs of news to gamers for quite a while now, has said in his latest episode...
News Co-Op Adventure We Were Here Forever Ventures Onto Xbox Series X This Year
Grab a buddy!
We Were Here is slowly becoming a bit of a cult series, as We Were Here Forever marks the fourth entry in the franchise to be announced. The latest instalment is expected to launch on Xbox Series X|S at some point in Q4 this year. Much like previous games in the series, players will be tasked to complete a variety of puzzle solving...
News Blizzard Has Enhanced Overwatch For Xbox Series X|S
Higher resolution and boosted framerate
If you play the Xbox One version of Overwatch regularly on your Xbox Series X|S, you might be wondering what the plans are for future upgrades. Blizzard has mentioned nothing but now - out of nowhere - it's surprised the same playerbase with a free enhancement upgrade. Most notably, you can now play the game...
News Josef Fares Asks Major Nelson What He Thinks Of The 'Confusing' Xbox Console Names
"Seriously, be honest with me now"
Hazelight Studios founder Josef Fares has been making a number of comments about Xbox in the lead up to the release of EA's It Takes Two on March 26th, and most recently, he appeared on Major Nelson's official Xbox podcast. Major Nelson pointed out that Fares recently had some things to say about the Xbox console...
"What did Falcon miss after the blip?"
If there's one good thing about coming back after Thanos wiped out half the universe, it's the number of games released that would inevitably cause a huge backlog. Honestly, just imagine how many great games you'd need to catch up on if you stopped gaming for five years? The latest Xbox Series X trailer plays...
Talking Point What Do You Think About Certain Bethesda Games Being Xbox Exclusives?
And which games do you think it'll apply to?
So, unless you've been living under a rock, today's biggest story is that Microsoft has finally acquired Bethesda. It's been a long time coming, but we're glad to finally have official confirmation that the deal is complete. And with such a deal, some questions are starting to get answered - albeit in...
News Forza Horizon 4 Is Now Available On Steam For PC Players
Get behind the wheel
Forza Horizon 4 has made the jump to another service, as Steam users can begin their motorsport career in the latest instalment, which is available now. Keep in mind, anyone who wants Forza Horizon 4 on Steam will have to purchase the game again, and while an Xbox Live account is required, saves won't carry over from another...
News Here's What's Included In The Xbox March 2021 Update
Rolling out soon to Xbox Series X|S & Xbox One
The Xbox March 2021 update will begin rolling out to all users ahead of the launch of the new Xbox Wireless Headset next week, and there are plenty of new features to look forward to over the coming days. Here's a brief overview of what's on the way, with more details available at Xbox Wire: Tailor...
News Footage Of A New Crysis Battle Royale Game Might Have Leaked
This is bizarre to say the least
The footage above is not family friendly nor suitable for work due to bad language, so be warned! OK, before you watch the video, we're going to have to unpack this one. You might remember that back in 2012, early footage of Halo 4 leaked onto the internet with very grainy footage and loud music, and now it looks...
Random Pringles Is Running A 'Gaming Bootcamp' With An Xbox Series X Up For Grabs
Oh, and two weeks to play games... fully paid
If Pringles isn't out there making flavours based on fictional Halo animals, then they're trying to find new ways to inspire and encourage gamers. The latest idea is what they are calling a "Gaming Bootcamp", which will see one lucky winner getting a two week paid salary (based on the national average...
News Xbox Game Pass Is Getting More Bethesda Games Later This Week
What do you want to see?
It's all happening today! Microsoft has confirmed that its acquisition of Bethesda's parent company, ZeniMax Media, has officially gone through, and more games are coming to Xbox Game Pass this week as a result. Xbox boss Phil Spencer announced the news in a blog post earlier today: "To properly celebrate this special...
News Xbox Has Confirmed 'Some' New Bethesda Titles Will Be Exclusives
Well, there we have it
As Microsoft's acquisition of Bethesda has finally gone through, the companies have confirmed that certain future titles will only be available exclusively to Xbox and PC players. In an Xbox Wire post welcoming Bethesda to Xbox Game Studios, Phil Spencer, head of Xbox, stated that Xbox, PC and Game Pass "will be the best...
News Microsoft Officially Welcomes Bethesda To Team Xbox
"This is an exciting day for Xbox"
It's finally official! Microsoft and ZeniMax Media have confirmed today that Bethesda has joined Team Xbox, as the acquisition that was put in place last year has gone through. Xbox boss Phil Spencer announced the news. The biggest info drop as part of the announcement that is "some new titles in the future" from...
Mini Review Pacer - The Closest Thing To Wipeout On Xbox
On your marks, get set, Wipeout!
If you're of a certain age and you've owned a PlayStation at some point in your life, you probably have some fond memories of the futuristic racing series Wipeout. And while it's never made the crossover to Xbox over the years, R8 Games has created a faithful and enjoyable spiritual successor in the form of Pacer,...
News Xbox Is Fixing Issues Causing Series X Consoles To Shut Down Randomly
And a few other problems
We don't know about you, but we've had a strange system crash a few times where the entire Xbox Series X console shuts down. It can be scary, alarming, and enough to get you straight on the phone to Microsoft. But you can begin to relax, as Xbox is looking to rectify those issues. As part of the most recent Xbox Insider...
News It Takes Two's Latest Trailer Shows Off Its Unique Co-Op Gameplay
We can't wait
It Takes Two launches in just over two weeks on March 26, and the latest trailer gives us another look into the colourful, strange world players will be venturing into. From the mind of the eccentric Josef Fares, It Takes Two is a unique co-operative adventure that follows a couple who have magically embodied two hand crafted dolls...
Video Here's A Look At PC Games Running On Xbox Using GeForce Now
As part of the new Microsoft Edge app
We highlighted late last week that a brand-new Microsoft Edge app had begun rolling out to Xbox Insiders in the Alpha Skip-Ahead ring, offering some pretty crazy possibilities including the ability to access Google Stadia. It turns out NVIDIA's GeForce Now service also works with the new app (thanks
Deals 300+ Games Included In This Week's Xbox Sales (March 9-16)
It's a big week for Call of Duty
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! This week's selection features discounts on over 300 games, although most of those are part of the ongoing Ubisoft Publisher Sale from last week. Nevertheless, we've still got new Deals with Gold and Spotlight offers to take advantage of, along with a huge Call of Duty...
News Xbox Bethesda Event Reportedly Set For This Thursday
Update: The acquisition has officially gone through
Update: It's an update of an update! Microsoft has confirmed today that the acquisition of Bethesda has officially gone through, providing new details in the process, but nothing has been said about a potential event this week. That could still all change though, so we'll wait and see what happens...
News Samurai Shodown's 120FPS Xbox Series X Update Arrives A Week Early
Download it now!
Back in January, SNK announced it would be rolling out an Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S upgrade for the 2019 Xbox One release, Samurai Shodown. Although it was due to arrive next week on 16th March, it seems it has been made available ahead of schedule alongside the latest patch (Ver.
News Excited For Halo Infinite? The Official Art Book Is Arriving This June
Giving readers some glorious eye candy
Halo Infinite is currently going through an extended development progress, and recent updates have shown that the work is paying off. Just recently we had some gorgeous screenshots to lay our eyes on, and The Art of Halo Infinite book dropping on June 29 looks to further quench our thirst for more information...
News Watch Dogs: Legion's Multiplayer Launches Tomorrow, But One Mode Has Been Delayed
It's been suffering some crashing issues
Ubisoft announced last month that Watch Dogs: Legion's multiplayer component would finally be releasing on March 9, but it appears to have hit a slight roadblock just before launch. While the majority of the online content will find its way onto Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S tomorrow, it appears the Tactical...
Feature 30 Xbox Series X Games To Look Forward To In 2021
The best games coming to Xbox Series X|S (and Xbox One) in 2021
As we continue into 2021 with our shiny new consoles (or preparing to buy one, or maybe even sticking with the Xbox One!), we have a long list of games awaiting us that have our hearts racing in excitement and anticipation. Microsoft is looking to continue its trend of bringing quality...
Random Croc 3 Almost Became An Online Multiplayer Xbox Game
So close, yet so far
Croc is one of the forgotten platforming legends that deserves another chance at the spotlight. The cute green hero almost had another shot, too, as there were reportedly talks of bringing him over to Xbox in the form of an online multiplayer game. In a recent interview with The Gamer, the series’ lead designer, Nic Cusworth,...
News The Xbox Team Is 'Keeping Tabs' On HoloLens And Microsoft Mesh
"We're always thinking about, how would we apply this to games?"
Microsoft made some waves in the Mixed Reality space last week when it revealed Microsoft Mesh, which "enables presence and shared experiences from anywhere – on any device – through mixed reality applications." Xbox Series X director of project management Jason Ronald was asked...
News Tales Of Arise Gets A New Trailer For The First Time In Forever, More Info This Spring
"Spring is just around the corner"
Tales of Arise was originally intended to release last year, but due to the ongoing pandemic, the decision was made to push the game into 2021. Since then, news on the upcoming JRPG has been slim, but Bandai Namco have finally broken their silence and delivered us a new trailer and the promise of more incoming...
Rumour EA Motive Is Working On An 'Established IP' That Will Make Fans 'Happy'
What could it be?
EA Motive, the team behind the recently released Star Wars: Squadrons, reportedly got pulled from their "highly ambitious" game Gaia last month, in what was said to be part of a resource shift. Word on the street is that change-up could be something that makes a lot of people happy when it's finally announced. According to...
News Rust Console Edition Launches On Xbox This Spring
Finally!
Rust Console Edition is making its arrival on Xbox One this Spring, bringing the competitive multiplayer game to consoles for the first time. No specific date has been mentioned outside of its Spring release window. An action-packed trailer dropped for the game last week, giving players a first look at the game running on consoles. It's...
Random Escaped Convict Gets Caught Going Out To Buy Call Of Duty
Was it worth it?
If you’re going to escape prison, maybe the best course of action would be to lay low? Not for this guy, who decided to go out and buy the latest Call of Duty, because he couldn’t “sit around in lockdown”. Unfortunately for him, his efforts were quickly squandered by some eagle-eyed police officers. Captured on body camera...
Feature These Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (March 8-12)
Here's what's on the way
Welcome to your weekly Xbox roundup! There aren't too many new releases on the way again over the next few days, but there's still plenty to look forward to, including an Xbox Series X upgrade for Crash Bandicoot 4! Here's what's coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One this week:: New Xbox Releases (March 8-12):...
News DOOM Eternal: The Ancient Gods - Part Two Trailer Arriving Next Week
We're ready!
DOOM Eternal's second downloadable content is getting ready to show itself to the world, as a teaser trailer has been said to be arriving on March 15. The Ancient Gods - Part Two will continue where the first expansion left off, bringing a brand new story to the DOOM universe, complete with the iconic visceral combat. To mark the...
News It Looks Like Tomb Raider: Definitive Survivor Trilogy Is Coming To Xbox
But there doesn't seem to be any next-gen enhancements
Lara Croft seems to be making a reappearance on Xbox later this month, as a new bundle of the trilogy has been spotted on the Microsoft Store. The game has a release date slated for March 18 and contains all three games from the reboot trilogy. But it appears to strictly be limited to an Xbox...
News Xbox Exec Says He's 'Very Excited' For Some Unannounced 2021 Games
"Not all games have been announced"
Xbox Series X director of project management Jason Ronald recently appeared in a two-hour interview as part of the Iron Lords Podcast, and revealed during the show that he's "very excited" for some unannounced 2021 games. Ronald was asked which titles he was most hyped for this year, and gave the following...
News PGA Tour 2K21 Quietly Receives 60FPS Update On Xbox Series X
"It feels like a new game entirely"
This one certainly went under the radar! 2K has quietly revealed that PGA Tour 2K21 has received a bump to 60 frames per-second on Xbox Series X and S, and the option is available on Xbox One X as well. 2K announced the news very subtly in an official post on the 2K forums: "Just a heads up that with today's...
Random Xbox Fan Shares Concept For Improved Achievements Layout
What do you think of the design?
Achievements have been a big deal for many Xbox fans ever since the system was introduced with the Xbox 360 all the way back in 2005, but some Xbox users aren't currently too thrilled with the way they're presented in 2021. As a result, Xbox fan Babu1993 has taken to Reddit to share his concept for an improved...
News Atlus Wants To Know What Games It Should Port To The Xbox Series X
Where do we start?
It's no secret that Microsoft wants the Xbox to be a great system for Japanese games, and to make this happen, it needs more developers and publishers from this region to sign-on. Phil Spencer has already managed to secure games like Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age for Game Pass, and now it seems the company Atlus -...
Pick One Which Of These '2021' Xbox Sports Games Is Your Favourite?
Remember, you can only pick one!
It's time for another round of Pick One! This week, to celebrate a whole bunch of sports games being added to Xbox Game Pass, we're analysing some of the best sports games on Xbox with '2021' in the title. Which is your favourite? Remember, you can only pick one! Let's take a look at what we're working with:...
Random Bizarre 'Test Game' Appears On The Public Xbox Store
It's even available to purchase!
Update: A YouTuber has actually now demonstrated what this does, which you can see above. Original story: Here's a weird one. Xbox fans have noticed over the past few days that a bizarre game has appeared under the 'New Releases' section of the Microsoft Store for Xbox, and we're not quite sure why it's there...
News Major Nelson Teases 'Special Things' Planned For Official Xbox Podcast Next Week
"I've got a lot of stuff planned"
Xbox Live's Major Nelson wrapped up the latest episode of his Xbox podcast yesterday, and as part of it, he teased that next week's episode (taking place on Friday, March 12th), will feature some "special things." Major Nelson - real name Larry Hryb - mentioned this towards the end of the show: "We've got some...
