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Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Assassin's Creed Valhalla
Build your own Viking legend
The first reviews for tomorrow's highly-anticipated release of Assassin's Creed Valhalla have gone live today, and they're looking positive! Let's see what some reviewers are saying about the game so far... Keep an eye out for our review of Assassin's Creed Valhalla on Xbox Series X in the near future! GamesRadar...
News Yes, Watch Dogs: Legion Features Ray Tracing On Xbox Series S As Well
And it looks fantastic
We were definitely pretty impressed when Ubisoft unveiled footage of Watch Dogs: Legion running with ray tracing on Xbox Series X, but we're even more impressed that the tech works on Xbox Series S as well. This has been demonstrated by The Verge's Tom Warren in the video above, and as you can see, it still looks fantastic on...
News Ori And The Will Of The Wisps Runs At 4K, 60FPS On Xbox Series S
What kind of sorcery is this?
Moon Studios has revealed more details about the next-gen upgrade coming to Ori and the Will of the Wisps on November 10th, including some quite staggering news about the Xbox Series S version! Before that though, let's take a look at the Xbox Series X edition. This will run at 4K, 120FPS as standard, with an optional...
Video 10 Minutes Of Assassin's Creed Valhalla Running On Xbox Series X
Including details on combat, exploration and more
The release of Assassin's Creed Valhalla on Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and Xbox One is now just a few days away, and Ubisoft has provided a ten-minute look at the game running on Microsoft's most powerful next-gen system. You can check this out in the 4K, 60FPS video above, which provides us with...
News Xbox Series Horror The Medium Delayed To January 2021
"It wasn't an easy choice to make"
There's been a lot of hype for Bloober Team's psychological horror The Medium, which will be a console exclusive for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, but it's unfortunately now been delayed until January 28, 2021. Taking to Twitter, the development team highlighted that it had made the decision due to the COVID-19...
News Rogue Company Added To Xbox Series Launch Lineup, Runs At 120FPS
The free-to-play team shooter
These 120FPS supported titles are coming thick and fast now for the Xbox Series X/S! The latest example arrives in the form of free-to-play team shooter Rogue Company, which launched on Xbox One just a few months ago, acquiring a community of over 2 million cross-platform gunslingers as of October. According to a
News UK Retailers Will Have Xbox Series Pre-Order Stock On Launch Day
You'll need to be online early to secure one
The Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S were both selling out within just a few hours after being made available for pre-order back in September, but more units will be allocated to retailers at launch. For the UK, Microsoft has confirmed that various retailers will have "limited" pre-order stock of the two...
News Xbox UK To Host Six-Hour Xbox Series Celebration Livestream
Featuring a "spectacular holographic display"
There are various Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S launch celebration events taking place next week, with Xbox UK hosting its own version in the form of a six-hour livestream on Monday November 9th at 6PM GMT. The event will countdown to the launch of the two next-generation consoles in the UK,...
News Control: Ultimate Edition Delayed To Early 2021 For Xbox Series X|S
"Thank you for your understanding and patience"
If you're eager to get your hands on Remedy's Control: Ultimate Edition for Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S, you'll unfortunately now have to wait a little longer as it's been delayed until early 2021. In a tweet, the developer explained that the team needed a little more time on the game in order for...
News Everyone's Talking About This Nostalgic Walmart Xbox Series Ad
Hitting us in the feels
We've seen loads of ads from Microsoft and various retailers about the Xbox Series X/S recently (that Chris Eubank one was a highlight!) but this one is easily the most nostalgia-ridden of them all. The ad, produced by Walmart, showcases how the company has "been in the game from the very beginning", following a customer...
News Gearbox's Godfall Will Be A PS5 Exclusive For At Least Six Months
Playing the waiting game
One next-generation third-party title that hasn't been announced for the Xbox Series X|S (at least yet) is Godfall. Right now, the Gearbox published game is a PlayStation 5 launch exclusive. So, will Xbox Series X|S players ever get the chance to try it out? Based on the PS5 launch trailer for the game, it appears Godfall...
News Star Wars: Squadrons Is Getting A 120FPS Mode For Xbox Series X|S
Great, kid! Don't get cocky!
EA has confirmed its backwards compatible plans for a selection of titles on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S today, including the news that Star Wars: Squadrons will run at up to 120FPS on both systems. You'll be able to choose from two different modes in the space combat title - better visual quality and better...
News Actually, EA Motive Isn't Working On A New Star Wars Game
Update: Speculation was due to "human error"
Update (Thu 5th Nov, 2020 16:15 GMT): You might remember this story from last week, where we shared that a job listing at EA Motive had referenced the developer making a "new Star Wars action game." Unfortunately, it turns out this speculation was the product of "human error" on the part of the...
Roundup Xbox Series X|S Review Impressions
What are the critics saying?
Today's the day! The reviews for the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S have officially gone live, with outlets around the world posting their impressions about the two consoles. We've already unveiled our review of the Xbox Series X (to cut a long story short, we're loving it!), but here are some more opinions from across...
Poll Has Your Xbox Series X|S Shipped Yet?
The long wait is almost over
Are you counting down the days? We're edging ever closer to the release of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on Tuesday, November 10th, and some people are even starting to receive their consoles early! We've learned of a Reddit user in Montreal, Canada who supposedly already has their hands on the Xbox Series S,...
News Here's How Your Next-Gen Games Will Appear On Xbox Series X|S
You can filter them as well
Unlike past generations, the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S will support over 3000 backwards compatible titles from day one, so if you've bringing over a big library of games from the Xbox One (and via Smart Delivery), you're going to need some kind of indicator for figuring out which games are next-gen optimised...
News Rare Unveils 'Key Optimisations' For Sea of Thieves On Xbox Series X|S
Excited about setting sail?
It was confirmed all the way back in July that Rare would be optimising Sea of Thieves for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, and now the developer has shared more details about the next-gen upgrade. Specifically, the Xbox Series X version now runs at 4K resolution and 60 frames per-second, while the Series S version runs...
News Xbox Boss: Health Of Our Teams Takes Priority For Xbox Series Launch
"I have to make long-term decisions"
Head of Xbox Phil Spencer has been speaking in a new interview with La Vanguardia, telling the Spanish outlet that while he would have loved to have more new first-party titles available with the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S at launch, the health and safety of his teams has to take priority. Asked about the...
News NBA 2K21 For Next-Gen Turns The Neighborhood Into A Huge City
"Enjoy our biggest map ever"
2K Games has pulled back the curtain on another aspect of the impressive looking NBA 2K21 for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S today in the form of a feature called The City. As you can see from the video above, The City is an evolution of the current-gen
News Star Renegades Joins Xbox Game Pass For Console This Month
Resist. Reclaim. Survive. Repeat.
Raw Fury has confirmed today that the dimension spanning rogue-lite strategy RPG Star Renegades is coming to Xbox One on November 19th, and it'll also be available with Xbox Game Pass for console. The game sees you fighting for survival across a procedurally generated and emergent mission-based campaign, featuring...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Yakuza: Like A Dragon
Enter the underworld playground
The first reviews for next week's release of Yakuza: Like a Dragon have gone live today, and they're looking positive on the whole! Let's see what some reviewers are saying about the game so far... GameSpot (9/10) "Yakuza: Like a Dragon is a passing of the torch, and a fantastic entry in a beloved franchise that...
Reminder You Don't Need To Buy An HDMI 2.1 Cable For Xbox Series X
It's included in the box
You might have noticed our sister site Push Square reporting yesterday that the PS5 was confirmed to include an HDMI 2.1 compatible cable in the box, so just as a reminder, this applies for the Xbox Series X too. This won't affect the vast majority of Xbox Series X owners for the time being, as most TVs and monitors don't...
News The Xbox Series S Reportedly Has 364GB Of Usable Storage
You'll need to manage it carefully
Microsoft's next-gen Xbox Series S will arrive with 512GB of custom SSD storage when it launches on November 10th, but reportedly only 364GB of that space will be available for games and apps. This has been suggested by the lucky customer who received their Series S a whole week earlier than expected yesterday,...
News One Week Early, Someone Has Already Received Their Xbox Series S
Let's hope no one gets in trouble for this
Uh oh. Over on the Xbox Series X Reddit, a user by the name of Spead20 has reportedly received the Xbox Series S a week ahead of its November 10th release date, and they've named the store that delivered it. Unfortunately, it looks like Canadian outlet The Source made an error with this one - the lucky...
News Ori & The Will Of The Wisps Renders At 6K On Xbox Series X
And supersamples down to 4K
We highlighted a couple of weeks ago how indie title The Touryst renders at 6K on Xbox Series X and then supersamples it down to 4K for a "super sharp image" on Xbox Series X, and now Moon Studios has confirmed that the next-gen version of Ori and the Will of the Wisps will also be able to do this. Taking to
Video Gears 5's Next-Gen Upgrade Looks Stunning On Xbox Series X
Bring on November 10th
The Coalition is serving up an enhanced version of last year's Gears 5 for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S when the two consoles arrive next week, and Digital Foundry has shared an in-depth look at its next-gen enhancements. The video shows off Gears 5's enhanced graphics and performance which includes 60FPS cutscenes,...
News Xbox Series X|S Horror The Medium Refused Classification In Australia
Don't worry, all hope is not lost
The grotesque psychological horror adventure The Medium has been refused classification in Australia. It was submitted for classification on 6th July this year and received an RC rating. Bloober Team is listed as the publisher and developer - confirming this is indeed the console exclusive game for Xbox Series X|S...
News Xbox Boss Suggests PS5 Represents A Heavy Financial Investment
"I see certain platforms going to $70 for games"
Head of Xbox Phil Spencer has been talking a little more about Microsoft's decision to unleash two next-generation consoles on the world later this month in the form of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. In an interview with Spanish outlet La Vanguardia, Spencer explained that being "price...
News English Lockdown Sees Retailers Shuffle Xbox Series Launch Plans
It's all about click-and-collect
The news broke this past Saturday that England was heading into a month-long national lockdown due to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, and various retailers have been shifting their Xbox Series X|S launch plans as a result. It shouldn't affect those who are getting their console delivered, but if you're...
News Epic Games Reveals Fortnite Improvements For Xbox Series X|S
Dropping in on launch day
The ultra popular free-to-play battle royale Fortnite is one of the games being 'Optimised for Xbox Series X|S' at launch, and Epic Games has now revealed more details about what players can expect from the next-gen version. On Xbox Series X, you can look forward to 4K resolution at 60 frames per-second, while Dynamic...
News Xbox Series FPS Bright Memory 1.0 Is A Very Affordable Launch Title
Available to pre-order now
Among the many games that are heading to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on launch day, November 10th is Bright Memory 1.0, described as a "lightning-fast fusion of the FPS and action genres." The game was actually released on Steam for PC last year, created by the one-man development studio FYQD using Unreal Engine, and...
Roundup Here's What's Coming To Xbox In November 2020
Including loads of Xbox Series X|S launch titles
November is upon us, and that means the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S are finally about to be unleashed on the world! As a result, we've made some changes to our usual monthly roundup to incorporate new releases for the both the Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, and we've also picked out some highlights...
Video Tetris Effect: Connected Shows Off Its New Multiplayer Features
'Tetris like you've never seen it before'
Tetris Effect: Connected might not be one of the most big-budget games hitting the Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and Xbox One on November 10th, but there's definitely plenty of excitement for it. The game, which is also coming to Xbox Game Pass from day one, is an extension of the 2018 PS4 title Tetris...
News Halo: MCC Senior Producer Reveals More About The Next-Gen Update
And how about ray tracing?
Earlier in October, Microsoft and 343 confirmed the next-gen version of Halo: The Master Chief Collection would be rolling out on 17th November as a free upgrade to existing owners (it'll also be available to Xbox Game Pass members). In the latest MCC Development Update over on the Halo Waypoint website, Senior Producer...
Video Microsoft Unboxes The Black, White & Blue Xbox Series Controllers
Here's an official look at all three
With the release of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S just around the corner, Microsoft has shared its latest official look at the two next-gen systems in the form of a controller unboxing video. This unboxing spans the Carbon Black, Robot White, and Shock Blue controllers, and the video includes some...
News Xbox Is Already Thinking About Backwards Compatibility Seven Years From Now
"We want that to be a key component of where we're going"
Microsoft recently confirmed that thousands of its original Xbox, Xbox 360 and Xbox One games would be backwards compatible with the release of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S this November, and according to boss Phil Spencer, the company is also already thinking well into the future of...
News Xbox To Host Series X|S Celebration Livestream On Nov. 10
Kicking off a new generation of play
Microsoft has announced that it will be hosting a global celebration livestream for the release of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on launch day, November 10th. The company says it will be using the event to host “Let’s Play” segments with the creators, showcase special launch highlights from around...
News Here Are Your Xbox Games With Gold For November 2020
The latest batch of games
Microsoft has officially announced all four Xbox Games With Gold titles for November 2020! As always, these games are available to download for free for Xbox Live Gold members (including subscribers to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate). You'll find the full list of November 2020's games below: Xbox One: Aragami: Shadow Edition...
News Xbox Boss: The Industry Needs To Rethink Console Pre-Orders
"I don't like having so many people disappointed"
Head of Xbox Phil Spencer has been talking about the Xbox Series X, S and even the PS5 in a new interview with Dropped Frames, suggesting that the industry needs to have a re-think of its pre-order strategies in the future. He explained that he's been talking to Sony Interactive Entertainment...
News Action-RPG The Ascent Launches With Xbox Game Pass Next Year
Heading to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC
It's been a while since we last heard anything about action-RPG The Ascent, which was announced as part of Microsoft's first look Xbox Series X gameplay event back in May, but it has been confirmed today that the game will now launch in 2021 and will be available from day one with Xbox Game Pass. To...
Talking Point What Do You Still Want To Know About The Xbox Series X|S?
Still have questions?
It's hard to believe, but we're now less than two weeks away from the release of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S! Microsoft has been busy peppering us with details all year, and even unveiled an official, lengthy next-gen walkthrough earlier this week showing us various features of the Xbox Series X in action. With that...
News Ark: Survival Evolved Adds Xbox Series X Enhancement Update
Check out this comparison
Studio Wildcard's Ark: Survival Evolved is the latest game to get an Xbox Series X|S enhancement, although this appears to be via backwards compatibility rather than a specific next-gen optimisation. The new update, which is actually available right now on Xbox One, adds upgraded features for Xbox Series X including a...
News No Man's Sky Joins The Xbox Series X|S Launch Lineup With Huge Update
Free for existing owners
The Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S launch lineup has added another title today in the form of No Man's Sky, which is getting a huge "Next Generation" update for the new platforms. The update, which will be entirely free for existing owners, will add a bunch of new features including fuller worlds, improved visuals, vast...
News Confirmed! All Non-Kinect Back Compat Games Work On Xbox Series X|S
That's over 3000 titles!
Xbox head Phil Spencer highlighted back in July that Microsoft was aiming to have all backwards compatible Xbox games playable on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S at the launch of the console, with the exception of games that utilised the Kinect adapter for Xbox One. And now, Microsoft has confirmed that is indeed the case,...
News FIFA 21, Madden 21 To Receive Xbox Series X|S Upgrades This December
Free for current-gen owners
There was a bit of surprise when EA Sports' FIFA 21 and Madden NFL 21 were missing from the Xbox Series X|S launch day lineup, but now we've finally got an official date. The company says that both titles will be released for next-gen on December 4th, available as free upgrades for Xbox One owners of those games via EA's...
Gallery This Is What The Xbox Series X Looks Like Next To The PS5
Real world comparison shots
Out of nowhere, various outlets have been dropping their first unboxings and previews of Sony's PlayStation 5 today, which means the inevitable Xbox Series X vs. PS5 size comparison has arrived! These initial photos come courtesy of The Verge, and show the PS5 to be a significantly bulkier console than the Xbox Series X...
News Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition Won't Feature Ray Tracing On Xbox Series S
But will support up to 120FPS
Following its announcement as an Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S launch title back in September, Capcom has now revealed more details about how Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition will perform on the two next-gen systems. The big news? Ray tracing will be available as a downloadable title update for Xbox Series X as...
News Dynamic Backgrounds Will Be Exclusive To The Xbox Series X|S
With multiple colours to choose from
We got our first taste of Dynamic Backgrounds back in August when Microsoft revealed they would be part of a revamped Xbox user interface, and now they have been confirmed to be next-gen exclusive. Speaking in the official Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S walkthrough video, principal program manager Harrison...
News PUBG's Performance Is 'Extremely Smooth And Stable' On Xbox Series X|S
"With faster loading and little to no frame drops"
With the release of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S now just two weeks away, the dev team for battle royale PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds has unveiled how the game will run via backwards compatibility on the new systems. First, the specs. The Xbox Series X version will leverage the Xbox One X...
News Maneater Dev: The Speed Of The Xbox Series SSD Can't Be Understated
'We’re extremely excited to start fully realizing our vision'
Tripwire Interactive's 'ShaRkPG' Maneater proved highly popular when it chomped its way to Xbox One back in May, and it's one of the titles that will be getting a day one Xbox Series X|S enhancement on November 10th. In preparation, product director David Amata has been talking about...
