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News Gears 5 To Receive Huge Free Update & Story DLC Later This Year
Including more Batista!
As if enhancing Gears 5 for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S with 120FPS multiplayer wasn't enough, The Coalition has revealed that it has a lot more planned for the game over the next couple of months (via IGN). At the launch of Gears 5 for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on November 10th, you'll be able to take advantage of...
Guide What Exactly Is Quick Resume On Xbox Series X|S?
The literal game changing feature
We've been hearing a lot about Quick Resume over the past few weeks and months, which is a brand new game-switching feature being introduced with the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. There's been quite a bit of confusion about how this feature works, as well as why it's been so highly praised in previews thus far,...
Video Bloober Team Demonstrates 'Dual Reality' Gameplay In The Medium
Heading to Xbox Series X|S this December
There's plenty of hype surrounding Bloober Team's next-gen horror The Medium ahead of its December release for Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Windows 10 PC and Xbox Game Pass, and now the developer has shared a closer look at how the game's unique 'Dual Reality' gameplay works. As detailed in the video above,...
News Corsair Launches Its First Officially Licensed Xbox Wireless Headset
For Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
Corsair has unveiled its very first officially licensed headset for Xbox in the form of the HS75 XB Wireless Gaming Headset, compatible with Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and Xbox One. The headset utilises custom-tuned 50mm neodymium drivers and Dolby Atmos spatial audio, as well as a uni-directional microphone along...
News Killer Instinct Is Now 'Fully Backwards Compatible' On Xbox Series X|S
But there are "no performance changes"
With the next-generation of Xbox on the horizon, a lot of games featuring Microsoft's IP will be receiving backwards compatibility updates. Earlier this week, for example, we heard how Halo: The Master Chief Collection would get a special upgrade enabling 120fps and 4K, and now a new update for Killer Instinct...
News Warehouse Photo Gives Us A Closer Look At The Xbox Series S Retail Box
Here's our first sneak peek
These photos are really starting to crop up now! We've been treated to a couple of warehouse shots of the Xbox Series X retail box in recent days, and now the packaging for the Xbox Series S has also appeared. As you can see, the photo gives us a better idea of the size of the box, including its depth: To no surprise,...
News The Xbox Series X Still Has An IR Receiver, It's Just Hidden
Your Xbox One Media Remote will still work
The Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S might not be as TV oriented as the Xbox One was back in 2013, but many of us nevertheless enjoy using our Media Remotes to watch our favourite shows and films on Xbox. And here's the good news - your Xbox One Media Remote will work with no issues on the new systems...
News Xbox Series VR References Spotted In Microsoft Flight Simulator Files
What's all this then?
Xbox boss Phil Spencer confirmed earlier this year that Microsoft has no plans to support VR at the launch of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, but we wouldn't rule out the possibility of VR on Xbox eventually. In fact, as reported by Windows Central, a user on the Microsoft Flight Simulator
News System Error Sees Xbox Series X Delivery Dates Changed To October
Oops...
If you happen to live in Australia or New Zealand and you've pre-ordered an Xbox Series X|S from the Microsoft Store, you might have noticed that the delivery date has changed to as soon as next week! We've seen plenty of reports of this, but Xbox ANZ on Twitter has been busy responding to the date change, confirming that it's just the...
Video Here's 13 Minutes Of Horror-Adventure Scorn Running On Xbox Series X
The Xbox Series X|S console exclusive
We first heard about Xbox Series X/S console exclusive Scorn all the way back in May, but now courtesy of GameSpot, we can get a first look at 13 minutes of its grotesque, unsettling gameplay. The game is set in a nightmarish universe of odd forms and sombre tapestry, taking visual inspiration from Swiss...
Guide Which Xbox Series X|S Launch Titles Support Smart Delivery?
Everything you need to know
Microsoft is implementing a brand-new service with the release of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S this November called "Smart Delivery", but what exactly is it all about, and what games are supported? Here's what you need to know. What Is Xbox Smart Delivery?: Xbox Smart Delivery is a service being introduced...
News PUBG Is Now Finally Playable At 60FPS On Xbox One X
Soon to include Xbox Series X
Even despite it being Enhanced for Xbox One X, popular battle royale Player Unknown's Battlegrounds has only ever supported 30FPS gameplay on the system... until now. With the release of console update 9.1, the game's developer has confirmed that the frame cap has been lifted to 60FPS on Xbox One X, albeit only at...
News Gears Fans Really Want To See A 'Fenix Collection' On Xbox Series X
"Spread the word"
The big news that Microsoft hit us with earlier today was that Halo: The Master Chief Collection would be getting enhanced for Xbox Series X|S, and following that announcement, some Gears of War fans have taken to social media to share their desire for a Marcus Fenix Collection on the new systems as well. The hashtag
News Halo: The Master Chief Collection To Receive 120FPS Upgrade On Xbox Series X|S
Fully optimised for next-gen
We've been wondering for a while whether Halo: The Master Chief Collection would be optimised for the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, and now we've got our answer! Microsoft and 343 have confirmed that the next-gen version of the package will be available beginning November 17th as a free upgrade for owners of the game...
News Poker Club Raises The Stakes On Xbox Series X Next Month
Featuring hardware-accelerated ray tracing
Big poker fan? Then you'll definitely be interested in Poker Club, which officially launches on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on November 19th, with some intriguing next-gen features. Specifically, the Xbox Series X version will feature 4K visuals at 60 frames per-second, along with advanced...
News Smart Delivery Will Auto Update Your Xbox One Games On Series X|S
No need to download them all over again
Xbox Smart Delivery will provide you with a free next-gen upgrade for participating Xbox One titles on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, but does that mean you'll need to download them all over again? Not necessarily. As confirmed by Xbox director of project management Jason Ronald, if the Xbox Series X|S...
News Xbox Series X|S Launch Title Enlisted Is A Timed Console Exclusive
A squad-based first person MMO shooter
There were a few surprises in the list when Microsoft revealed its Xbox Series X|S launch lineup last week, and one of them was Enlisted, which will actually be a timed console exclusive for the platform. The game is a a squad-based first person MMO shooter covering key battles from World War II, and will...
News Microsoft Is Already Working On Future Xbox Series Iterations
"Our team doesn’t go away..."
The Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S aren't even coming out until next month, but Microsoft has confirmed that it has "already started" iterating on Xbox Series hardware for the future. Speaking to Kotaku, Phil Spencer was asked about whether Microsoft will eventually offer faster SSDs in new Xbox consoles to compete...
News Some Games Actually Load Faster On Xbox Series S, Says Phil Spencer
"Being honest, the Series S has surprised me"
In the same Kotaku interview Head of Xbox Phil Spencer predicted the Xbox Series S to eventually outsell the Xbox Series X based on pricing alone, he was also asked to compare the two systems. While the Xbox Series X is still out in front, Spencer revealed he was genuinely "surprised" by the Xbox Series...
News Phil Spencer Thinks The Xbox Series S Will Outsell The Series X
But not at launch
The Xbox Series X might be the hot ticket at the moment in terms of the two new Xbox consoles hitting the market this November, but Xbox boss Phil Spencer believes the Series S will outsell it over the coming generation. Speaking to Kotaku, Spencer based his prediction on the low cost of the system: “I think, over the...
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla Has Gone Gold, Confirms Ubisoft
Your Viking saga begins next month
Are you ready for Assassin's Creed Valhalla? Ubisoft has confirmed that its upcoming Xbox Series X/S launch title has officially gone gold ahead of its release on November 10th. Basically, this means the game is finished and ready to go (outside of any pre-launch patches that are in the works), with the official...
News Marvel's Avengers Xbox Series X|S Launch Delayed To 2021
Playable with backwards compatibility until then
One of the games that was notably absent from yesterday's list of Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S launch titles was Marvel's Avengers, and now we've got an official reason for its absence. Unfortunately, Square Enix has decided to delay its next-gen enhancements, explaining that the team needs more...
News Obsidian Details Grounded's Xbox Series X|S Enhancements
Next-gen update to boast "incredible detail"
Obsidian's popular survival game Grounded is one of the optimised titles coming to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on November 10th, and the developer has shared more details on what we can expect from its "special update". Specifically, the game will target 60 frames per-second on both systems, with the...
News CD Projekt Red Is Bringing A Slice Of Automotive History To Cyberpunk 2077
Step aside, Roach
In The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Geralt's main mode of transport was his horse, Roach. In CD Projekt Red's new game, Cyberpunk 2077, horses have been converted into horsepower. In the fourth episode of Night City Wire, we got our first proper look at the vehicles in the game. There'll be bikes, cars, and even trucks of all shapes and...
Pick One Which Xbox Series Launch Game Are You Most Excited For?
What are you most eager to play?
Thanks to Microsoft, we've now been treated to the complete day one launch lineup of optimised games coming to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on November 10th, making up 30 titles in all. This includes brand-new releases such as Assassin's Creed Valhalla, Dirt 5 and Yakuza: Like a Dragon, as
News Destiny 2 Is Being Optimised For Xbox Series X|S This December
And it leverages Smart Delivery
Bungie has confirmed today that the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S optimised versions of Destiny 2 will arrive on December 8th, with the game presumably available via backwards compatibility until then. The game will run at 60 frames per-second with faster load times, cross-generation play and a field of view slider...
News Here's The Full List Of Xbox Series X|S Launch Day Titles
Next-gen games you'll be able to play day one
Here it is! Microsoft has today revealed the full Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S launch day lineup of optimised games, and it's a big one! We already knew about the vast majority of these, but there are also some new titles that have joined the list, with many of them supporting free upgrades via Smart...
News Planet Coaster Rides Into The Xbox Series X|S Launch Lineup
Build the theme park of your dreams
Frontier Developments has confirmed today that Planet Coaster: Console Edition is the latest entry into the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S launch lineup, arriving alongside the two systems on November 10th. The game, which will also be available for Xbox One on the same date, is an extension of the highly...
Report GameStop To Share In Digital Revenues For Every Xbox It Sells
Due to its new partnership with Microsoft
Here's some potentially huge news! According to a report from Investment Advisor DOMO Capital Management, LLC, Microsoft and GameStop's recently announced "strategic" partnership will allow the latter to share in revenues for digital content from any Xbox console that the retailer sells moving forward. The...
News You Can Now Decorate Your Xbox Profile With Series X|S Themes
"Show your excitement for the upcoming launch"
Fancy making a change to your Xbox profile? Microsoft has today unleashed the new Profile Themes feature for all users as part of its October 2020 update, adding some new designs for the Xbox Series X|S in the process. As demonstrated in the video below, you can access these by heading to your profile...
News Here's What's Included In The Xbox October 2020 Update
Getting ready for the Series X|S
The Xbox One October 2020 update has now begun rolling out to all users, and it's a big one this month, with a "fresh look and feel" being applied to the user interface ahead of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S launch in November. Specifically, you'll now notice that Microsoft has made changes to tile shape,...
News Nacon Unveils New Range Of 'Designed For Xbox' Controllers
Including two for Android devices
Accessory maker Nacon has unveiled its latest range of Xbox controllers, which includes two specially designed for Android mobile devices, and two for Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and Windows 10 PC. Let's take a look at each of them in turn: MG-X The two MG-X controllers are sturdy and include adjustable stands...
News Borderlands 3 Joins The Day One Launch Lineup For Xbox Series X|S
"There has never been a better time to jump in"
2K announced a month ago that it would be bringing an enhanced version of Borderlands 3 to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, and has confirmed today that it'll be available day one, November 10th. The game will display at 4K, 60fps on Xbox Series X (no word on the Xbox Series S version as of yet), and...
News Xbox 360 Cloud Saves Will Soon Be Free For Everyone
Xbox Live Gold no longer required
Xbox cloud saves were introduced back in the late days of the Xbox 360 era, but up until this point, using them for games on the console has required you to be an active Xbox Live Gold member. Fortunately, all of that is going away in conjunction with the release of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S this...
News Fallout 4 Runs At Double The Frame Rate On Xbox Series X|S
"A new way to preserve and enjoy this legendary title"
Microsoft highlighted all the way back in May that it was working on "new classes of innovations including the ability to double the frame rate of a select set of titles" with backwards compatibility on Xbox Series X|S, and it has now confirmed that the first of those games is Bethesda's Fallout...
News Yakuza: Like A Dragon Lets You Choose Between 1440p & 900p On Xbox Series S
Depending on your frame rate preference
Yesterday provided us with a first look at Yakuza: Like a Dragon running on Xbox Series X, and we learned that the game features three different performance modes - normal, high resolution and high frame rate. Now, a SEGA representative has provided some additional details on the Xbox Series S version as part...
News David Cage Admits He Isn't A Fan Of Xbox Having Two Next-Gen Consoles
The Quantic Dream CEO thinks it's "questionable"
Microsoft's decision to release two next-generation consoles this November - the Xbox Series X and the lower priced Xbox Series S - seems to have garnered a largely positive reception so far, but someone who isn't so keen on the idea is Quantic Dream founder and CEO, David Cage. Cage, who has written...
News Xbox Series X|S Quick Resume Works Even After Unplugging The Console
Jump back into your games instantly
Both the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S boast a very cool new feature in the form of Quick Resume, which allows you to jump between multiple games instantly without being forced to reload them. It's a great addition, but what happens when you need to turn off your console entirely? Surprisingly... nothing! Quick...
News Team Xbox Has 'More To Come' In The Final 4 Weeks To Series X|S Launch
It's the final countdown
The Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S are now officially one month out from release. To mark this occasion, Microsoft earlier this week launched its first commercial for the next generation. According to Xbox's senior marketing manager, Josh Munsee, there's "more to come" in the final four weeks leading up to launch -...
News The Falconeer Dev 'Surprised By How Powerful The Xbox Series S Is'
"It’s such a significant piece of hardware"
It was revealed yesterday that upcoming Xbox Series launch title The Falconeer would run at up to 120 frames per-second even on the lesser-powered Xbox Series S, and the game's developer Tomas Sala has been speaking more about the next-gen console's "powerful" capabilities in an
PSA You Don't Need To Clog Your Xbox Series X Storage With Old Games
External SSDs also do a fantastic job
There's been a bit of concern floating around about the relatively small 802GB of available internal storage on the Xbox Series X (and it'll be even less on the Xbox Series S), but Microsoft has been very clear that you don't need to use any of that storage for playing backwards compatible games if you don't...
News Xbox Series X Aims To Make Cabling More Accessible Than Ever Before
Tactile indicators help identify ports
Microsoft has always gone to extreme lengths to make gaming accessible to as many people as possible. In 2018, for example, it released the Xbox Adaptive Controller - designed primarily to meet the needs of gamers with limited mobility. Now, in an attempt to make its next-generation consoles just a little more...
News The Falconeer Has A 120FPS Performance Mode On Xbox Series X|S
Here's the list of stats for all consoles
One of the games launching with the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on November 10th is indie title The Falconeer, which is now confirmed to run at 120FPS on both systems via a performance mode. You can see the full list of specifications for all systems below, which includes a native 4K resolution for Xbox...
News Next-Gen Horror The Medium Releases This December For Xbox Series X|S
Arriving day one on Xbox Game Pass
We've been hearing a lot about Bloober Team's next-gen Xbox console exclusive The Medium over the past few months, and now the team has confirmed the game will launch on December 10th for Xbox Series X|S, as well as PC. You can get a closer look at its dual-reality world above, with this latest video showcasing...
News Square Enix Shooter Outriders Pushed Back To February 2021
But it's now available for pre-order
Square Enix and People Can Fly have announced the official release date for co-op RPG shooter Outriders, which now releases slightly later than originally planned on February 2nd, 2021. The game, which had initially targeted a Holiday 2020 release, will be available for Xbox One, Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X,...
News Ubisoft's For Honor Is Getting A Free Xbox Series X|S Upgrade
Including 60FPS on both systems
These next-gen upgrade announcements are flying in now! The latest is for Ubisoft's For Honor, which will boast the following Xbox Series X|S enhancements (carried over from the Xbox One X) from the date of the console's launch, November 10th: Improved Water Reflections Improved Distance Level of Detail Improved...
News Mortal Kombat 11 Brings The Fight To Xbox Series X|S With Smart Delivery
Free upgrades for current-gen owners
We've got another "Optimized for Xbox Series X|S" title to shout about! This time it's Mortal Kombat 11, which is getting a whole bunch of new goodies including an enhanced version of the game for next-gen. This will leverage Smart Delivery (owners of the Xbox One version will get it free of charge), and will...
News Xbox Reminds Us It Will Offer Multiple Expandable Storage Options Moving Forward
"More to come"
The topic of expandable storage has resurfaced once again after Sony's recent teardown of the PlayStation 5. PS5 owners will have to unscrew their system to access the expansion slot, while Xbox users will simply plug Seagate's 1TB Expansion Card into the back of the Series X or S. GM of Xbox Games Marketing, Aaron Greenberg, has...
News There's Reportedly A Next-Gen Game That Runs At 8K, 60FPS
"I don't think we can talk about it yet"
Xbox boss Phil Spencer has been talking recently about how 8K is "aspirational technology", but nevertheless there's reportedly already a game that runs at 8K, 60FPS on next-gen consoles. This is according to trusted tech specialists Digital Foundry, who stated in a livestream that they can't talk about it...
Talking Point What Happens To Your Xbox One When You Go Next-Gen?
Trading it in? Putting it in the bedroom?
Despite getting off to a rocky start, the Xbox One has made fans of millions of us over the past seven years, providing near-endless enjoyment on a day-to-day basis. It's been a hell of a ride! But, as is always the case when a new console generation comes along, there's going to come a time when you don't...
