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Deals All Classic Xbox Games In The Xbox Summer Sale 2021
Xbox 360 and original Xbox titles
The Xbox Summer Sale is here! This year's sale features discounts on over 500 games, bundles and add-ons, available from Friday, July 23rd until Friday, August 6th. Below, we've included all Xbox 360 and original Xbox games available in the Xbox Summer Sale 2021, and fortunately all of them are backwards compatible...
Random Tim Schafer Is Still Battling To Get All The Achievements In Brutal Legend
"I’ll do it, I’m sure. After 50 years I’ll do it"
You'd think that being the creator of a game would give you all the tips and tricks for achieving the full 1000 Gamerscore, but Tim Schafer doesn't appear to be so lucky, and is still finding it challenging to gather all the achievements over a decade later in Brutal Legend for Xbox 360...
Deals All Classic Xbox Games In This Week's Sales (July 20-27)
Xbox 360 and original Xbox titles
This week's selection of Xbox Deals is now live, and as usual, we've got another selection of original Xbox and Xbox 360 classics to take advantage of, included across various sales including the ongoing WB Publisher sale. Below, we've included every single Xbox 360 and original Xbox game available over the next...
News Injustice: Gods Among Us Is Currently Free Again With Xbox Live Gold
Update: Not anymore!
Update: It looks like this might have been a mistake on Microsoft's part, as Injustice: Gods Among Us is now showing with a discount of 67%, bringing it down to £8.24 / $4.99. It's on sale on the Microsoft Store for the next five days. Original story: The classic Xbox 360 fighting game Injustice: Gods Among Us was made...
Random Incredibly, An Xbox 360 Copy Of Skyrim Just Sold For $600
Red Dead Redemption also sold for $384
Over the past few days you may have seen news of games such as Super Mario 64 selling for $1.56million, and while not as impressive, an Xbox 360 copy of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim sold for $600 in the same auction.
Deals All Classic Xbox Games In This Week's Sales (July 13-20)
Xbox 360 and original Xbox titles
This week's selection of Xbox Deals is now live, and as usual, we've got another selection of original Xbox and Xbox 360 classics to take advantage of, included across various sales including a Family Time Sale. Below, we've included every single Xbox 360 and original Xbox game available over the next week, but be...
Deals All Classic Xbox Games In This Week's Sales (July 6-13)
Xbox 360 and original Xbox titles
This week's selection of Xbox Deals is now live, and as usual, we've got another selection of original Xbox and Xbox 360 classics to take advantage of, included across various sales including a Deep Sea Discounts sale. Below, we've included every single Xbox 360 and original Xbox game available over the next week,...
Guide All Free Xbox Games With Gold In 2021
The complete list of every 2021 Xbox Games With Gold title (as they're announced)
Looking for the latest Xbox Games with Gold titles? Struggling to remember which games you downloaded (or missed!) earlier in the year? This page lists every Games with Gold title currently announced in 2021 for Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One and Xbox 360...
Deals All 30 Classic Xbox Games In This Week's Sales (June 22-29)
Xbox 360 and original Xbox titles
This week's selection of Xbox Deals is now live, and as usual, we've got another selection of original Xbox and Xbox 360 classics to take advantage of, including a Sonic sale and the ongoing Ubisoft Forward sale. Below, we've included every single Xbox 360 and original Xbox game available over the next week, but be...
Talking Point What July 2021 Xbox Games With Gold Do You Want?
Any predictions?
It's almost that time once again, with more Xbox Games with Gold titles set to be announced very soon! The month of June has seen The King's Bird, Shadows: Awakening, NeoGeo Battle Coliseum and Injustice: Gods Among Us all given away for free for Xbox Live Gold subscribers, and another four games will soon be on the way. If you...
News Rockstar Is Turning Off The Servers For GTA Online On Xbox 360 This December
It's the end of an era
Ah, remember 2013? Remember the launch of Grand Theft Auto V and GTA Online on Xbox 360? We're now (incredibly) almost eight years on, and Rockstar has confirmed those Xbox 360 servers will officially close this December. The final date for GTA Online on Xbox 360 is December 16, 2021, and the reason for the server closure...
News Five Need For Speed Games Have Been Removed From The Xbox Store
With their servers shutting down this August
EA has announced that five Xbox 360 Need for Speed games have been delisted, along with the news that their online servers will be shutting down on August 31. While none of these titles were backwards compatible, if you were looking to collect them for your Xbox 360, it seems a physical copy is the only...
Deals All 40 Classic Xbox Games In This Week's Sales (May 25 - June 1)
Xbox 360 and original Xbox titles
This week's selection of Xbox Deals is now live, and as usual, we've got another selection of original Xbox and Xbox 360 classics to take advantage of, included across various sales including a Super Saver Sale. Below, we've included every single Xbox 360 and original Xbox game available over the next week, but be...
Soapbox I Spent £150 On A Harry Potter Game And Have No Regrets
"I am what I am, an’ I’m not ashamed"
It's a Sunday afternoon and I'm sat here with two copies of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone in front of me and £150 down. I've pondered my life decisions up until this point and whether it was all worth it - I've concluded it was. Those few seconds are the only time I've questioned my decision, but...
Talking Point What June 2021 Xbox Games With Gold Do You Want?
Expecting a big month to go alongside E3?
It's almost that time again - more Xbox Games with Gold titles will be announced very soon! The month of May has seen Armello, Dungeons 3, Lego Batman: The Videogame and Tropico 4 all given away for free for Xbox Live Gold subscribers, and another four games will soon be on the way. If you haven't done it...
News Rockstar's Detective Thriller L.A. Noire Is Ten Years Old Today
Doubt!
It may seem like only yesterday, but Rockstar Game's L.A. Noire has hit the big 1-0, as it reaches its first decade of being available having released back on May 17, 2011. That's right, the studio's departure from the usual open-world hijinks of Grand Theft Auto to a more grounded story about you raising through the police ranks is that...
News Microsoft Kicks Off Its 20 Years Of Xbox Celebrations
"We are excited to celebrate this milestone together"
Yes, it's really been 20 years since the release of the original Xbox - or at least, it will have been on November 15, 2021! To lead up to that date, Microsoft has begun kicking off the celebrations early, issuing a first wave of 20th anniversary gear into the Xbox Gear Shop, dishing out a bunch...
Deals All 20+ Classic Xbox Games In This Week's Sales (May 11-18)
Xbox 360 and original Xbox titles
This week's selection of Xbox Deals is now live, and as usual, we've got another selection of original Xbox and Xbox 360 classics to take advantage of, included across various sales including an Achievement Hunter sale. Below, we've included every single Xbox 360 and original Xbox game available over the next week,...
Random These Star Wars Creations In Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts Are Impressive
Punch it, Banjo!
While these creations were originally shared for last year's Star Wars day, Rare has taken the opportunity to showcase them to the community again, and honestly, we couldn't resist talking about them. Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts was a massive departure from the series. It changed drastically from the platforming roots it...
News Midnight Club: LA Surprisingly Returns To The Xbox Store
It's got to be an error, right?
You might remember last year that a bunch of classic games unexpectedly returned to the Xbox Store despite previously being delisted, and it seems to have happened again today with Midnight Club: Los Angeles. Bizarrely, the Xbox 360 racer has returned to the old Xbox 360 Marketplace as a purchasable title, although...
Deals All 10+ Classic Xbox Games In This Week's Sales (April 27 - May 4)
Xbox 360 and original Xbox titles
This week's selection of Xbox Deals is now live, and as usual, we've got another (small) selection of original Xbox and Xbox 360 classics to take advantage of, with all of them included part of Deals with Gold. Below, we've included every single Xbox 360 and original Xbox game available over the next week, but be...
Talking Point What May 2021 Xbox Games With Gold Do You Want?
Are we going to get a good batch?
It's almost that time again - more Xbox Games with Gold titles will be announced very soon! The month of April has seen Vikings: Wolves of Midgard, Truck Racing Championship, Dark Void and Hard Corps: Uprising all given away for free for Xbox Live Gold subscribers, and another four games will soon be on the way. If...
Deals All 20+ Classic Xbox Games In This Week's Sales (April 20-27)
Xbox 360 and original Xbox titles
This week's selection of Xbox Deals is now live, and as usual, we've got another sizeable selection of original Xbox and Xbox 360 classics to take advantage of, spanning various sales including a Resident Evil Franchise Sale! Below, we've included every single Xbox 360 and original Xbox game available over the next...
News Can You Believe It, Portal 2 Is Now Officially Ten Years Old
Hey Valve, it's time for Portal 3!
We're back again to make you feel old with another anniversary, as Valve's outstanding puzzle sequel Portal 2 officially celebrated its 10th anniversary over the weekend, first releasing back on April 18, 2011. The game came out for PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 at launch. and quickly went on to receive glowing...
Random This Original Xbox 360 Kiosk Disc Is A Blast From The Past
It even uses the Blades dash!
Remember the launch of the Xbox 360 back in 2005? At the time, in-store retailers were using something called a Kiosk Demo Disc to advertise the system, and it's a pretty crazy nostalgia trip looking at it in 2021! Full credit for the video above goes to Digiex on YouTube, who provides an excellent look at this 2005...
News Several Ubisoft Titles On Xbox Are Shutting Their Servers In 2021
Say goodbye to those Rainbow Six Vegas maps
Get playing any Tom Clancy games you have in your backlog from the Xbox 360 days, as Ubisoft has confirmed it will be closing down the servers for multiple games at some point this year. The news was spotted on Resetera, and highlights that three Tom Clancy titles across the Xbox systems will be closing...
Talking Point What Are You Buying In The Xbox Spring Sale 2021?
Or are you just sticking with Game Pass?
As usual for this time of year, the Xbox Spring Sale 2021 has officially begun over the past few days, featuring over 600 deals on games, bundles and add-ons across a wide range of quality titles on the Microsoft Store for console and PC. If you haven't had a chance to sample what's on offer yet, you'll find...
Pick One Which Of These Classic Rare Games Is Your Favourite?
Remember, you can only pick one!
It's time for another round of Pick One! This week, to celebrate a bunch of classic Rare games (and others!) being added to the cloud for the first time, we're taking a look back at some of these beloved titles. Which is your favourite? Remember, you can only pick one! Let's take a look at what we're working with:...
Deals All 30+ Classic Xbox Games In The Xbox Spring Sale 2021
Xbox 360 and original Xbox titles
Update: It seems some of these deals have yet to go live on the Microsoft Store, but they are live on the Xbox 360 marketplace. If you can't find a deal, we'd suggest buying through the links below, and hopefully the modern Microsoft Store for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S will update soon with all the...
Deals Xbox Spring Sale 2021 Now Live, 600+ Games Discounted
Hope you've been saving up for Easter!
The Xbox Spring Sale 2021 is here! This year's sale features discounts on over 600 games, bundles and add-ons, available from (technically) Friday, April 2nd through Thursday, April 15th. Below, we've highlighted just some of the biggest games included in the sale (of course, there are many others to...
Reaction As The PS3 Store Closes, Xbox Reminds Us How 'Critical' Game Preservation Is
"We're committed to making games across generations available to you"
Listen, we're not on a mission to bash PlayStation or anything, but following the announcement today that Microsoft would be bringing backwards compatible titles to the cloud, with 16 of them arriving today, it's impossible not to draw the comparison with recent PlayStation news...
News Xbox Is Bringing Classic Backwards Compatible Games To The Cloud
Starting with an initial 16 titles
You've got to love Microsoft's commitment to backwards compatibility! The Xbox team has announced today that 16 classic original Xbox and Xbox 360 titles are now available via the cloud, with more to come soon. These are available to access for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members on Android devices (via Project...
Deals Xbox Bandai Namco Sale Now Live, Featuring Over 80 Games
Ends April 1st
This week's usual set of Xbox deals had featured over 150 games, but Microsoft has added to that with a Bandai Namco publisher sale over the past couple of days, which adds another 80+ discounts into the mix. You'll have until April 1st to take advantage of the deals below, but don't forget that the HUGE Xbox Spring Game Sale 2021 is...
Deals All 30+ Classic Xbox Games In This Week's Sales (March 23-30)
Xbox 360 and original Xbox titles
This week's selection of Xbox Deals is now live, and as usual, we've got another pretty sizeable selection of original Xbox and Xbox 360 classics to take advantage of, spanning Deals with Gold and Publisher sales. Below, we've included every single Xbox 360 and original Xbox game available over the next week, but...
Talking Point What April 2021 Xbox Games With Gold Do You Want?
Will it be a big month for GwG?
It's almost that time again - more Xbox Games with Gold titles will be announced very soon! The month of March has seen Warface: Breakout, Vicious Attack Llama Apocalypse, Metal Slug 3 and Port Royale 3 all given away for free for Xbox Live Gold subscribers, and another four games will soon be on the way. If you...
Deals All 20+ Classic Xbox Games In This Week's Sales (March 16-23)
Xbox 360 and original Xbox titles
This week's selection of Xbox Deals is now live, and as usual, we've got another fairly healthy selection of original Xbox and Xbox 360 classics to take advantage of, including an ongoing Tom Clancy Franchise Sale. Below, we've included every single Xbox 360 and original Xbox game available over the next week, but...
Video Here's A Look At The Xbox 360 Blades Dashboard Working In 2021
Courtesy of YouTuber MVG
If you owned an Xbox 360 during the early days of its lifespan, you'll surely remember the 'Blades' dashboard, often described as possibly the best user interface in Xbox history by veteran fans of the brand. Unfortunately, the 'Blades' UI disappeared entirely just a short time after the launch of the Xbox 360, and it's...
Deals All 40+ Classic Xbox Games In This Week's Sales (March 9-16)
Xbox 360 and original Xbox titles
This week's selection of Xbox Deals is now live, but there aren't too many new original Xbox and Xbox 360 classics amongst the bunch, as the majority are simply carrying over as part of the ongoing Ubisoft Publisher Sale. Nevertheless, we've included every single Xbox 360 and original Xbox game available over the...
Random Xbox Fans On Twitter Are Reminiscing About The Good Old Xbox 360 Days
It seems like such a long time ago
Xbox 360 has randomly started trending on Twitter today, and it's sent us down a nostalgic rabbit hole that's put a collective tear in our eyes for all the happy memories. Just a quick scroll down the trending mentions has had us revisiting the glory days of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer, to...
Deals All 40+ Classic Xbox Games In This Week's Sales (March 2-9)
Xbox 360 and original Xbox titles
This week's selection of Xbox Deals is another big one, packing over 300 games spanning Deals with Gold, Spotlight and Ubisoft Publisher sales, and there are plenty of original Xbox and Xbox 360 classics amongst them! Below, we've included every single Xbox 360 and original Xbox game available over the next week,...
News The First Two Of March 2021's Xbox Games With Gold Are Now Available
Become the ultimate mercenary of tomorrow
You can now begin downloading the first batch of March 2021's Xbox Live Games With Gold titles (one day early!), which are the Xbox One game Warface: Breakout and Xbox 360 game Metal Slug 3. Both titles are available right now from the Microsoft Store (links at the bottom of the page). Here's what you can...
News Gamers Were Tearing Their Hair Out At Last Night's Xbox Live Outage
It lasted for quite a few hours
If you didn’t know or were asleep, you may have completely missed that Xbox Live experienced a few problems last night. The service was down for quite a few hours as many were unable to sign in, play multiplayer games, and lost the ability to purchase content. As expected, the internet didn’t take this outage...
News Microsoft: We Want More Xbox Backwards Compatible Games, But It's Difficult
"It's definitely something that we're working on"
The big question on many Xbox fans' minds over the past couple years has been whether Microsoft will ever add more original Xbox and Xbox 360 games to backwards compatibility, with many titles still missing from the lineup. Xbox Series X director of project management Jason Ronald was asked about...
Pick One Which Of These Xbox Ninja Gaiden 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 the Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection heading to Xbox this June, we're taking a look back at the history of the franchise on Xbox. Let's take a look at what we're working with: Ninja Gaiden / Black (2004-2005) Ninja Gaiden, the...
Talking Point What March 2021 Xbox Games With Gold Do You Want?
Hoping for another big month?
It's almost that time again - more Xbox Games with Gold titles will be announced very soon! The month of February has seen Gears 5, Resident Evil, Dandara: Trials of Fear Edition, Indiana Jones and the Emperor's Tomb and Lost Planet 2 all given away for free for Xbox Live Gold subscribers, and another batch of games...
News Xbox 360 Game Darksiders Is (Kind Of) Free To Claim Right Now
If you're an Xbox Live Gold member
The second batch of February 2021's Xbox Games with Gold were unleashed earlier today, but if you fancy another one, Xbox 360 game Darksiders is also currently available... but it's accessible via another region. Fortunately, you can claim Darksiders via the Argentinian Microsoft Store without having to jump...
News Two More Of February 2021's Xbox Games With Gold Are Now Available
Embark on a 4-player co-op campaign
You can now begin downloading the second batch of February 2021's Xbox Live Games With Gold titles (one day early!), which are the Xbox One game Dandara: Trials of Fear Edition and Xbox 360 game Lost Planet 2. Both titles are available right now from the Microsoft Store (links at the bottom of the page). Here's...
Talking Point Which Xbox Console (& Game) Was Your First Love?
Where did it all start for you?
Happy Valentine's Day! Whether you're celebrating the day or not, we thought we'd use this opportunity to highlight some of our 'loves' of the Xbox brand, and specifically the very first time we fell in love with an Xbox console and game. Those who were playing Xbox back in the days of the original console will...
Pick One Which Of These Xbox Crash Bandicoot Games Is Your Favourite?
Remember, you can only pick one!
It's time for another round of Pick One! This week, to celebrate this week's announcement of Crash Bandicoot 4 getting an Xbox Series X upgrade this March, we're looking back at the history of the franchise on Xbox. Xbox obviously missed out on the classic early titles before they were remade for the Xbox One, but...
Random TikTok User Goes Viral With Halo: Reach Xbox 360 Request
"We gotta give it one more big bang"
You might remember that back in December, 343 Industries announced that it would be shutting down the servers for its Xbox 360 Halo versions at the end of 2021, including Halo 3, Halo 4 and Halo: Reach. While these games will still be playable through Halo: The Master Chief Collection, one TikTok user has...
Deals The Best Bargains In The Xbox Lunar New Year Sale 2021
Great games at ultra-low prices!
This week's selection of Xbox Deals is a massive one, packing over 500 games spanning Deals with Gold, Spotlight, Publisher, Lunar New Year and Anime sales, including loads of fantastic bargains! Below, we've picked out some of the very best bargains available in the Lunar New Year sale specifically, allowing you to...
Deals All 30+ Classic Xbox Games In This Week's Sale (Feb 9-16)
Xbox 360 and original Xbox titles
This week's selection of Xbox Deals is a huge one, packing over 500 games spanning Deals with Gold, Spotlight, Publisher, Lunar New Year and Anime sales, and there are plenty of Xbox 360 classics amongst them! Below, we've included every single Xbox 360 (and original Xbox) game available over the next week, but be...
News GoldenEye 007's Xbox Remaster Was Blocked By Nintendo, Says Dev
"They didn't check with the one guy who mattered"
We're still recovering from the shock of last week's news that the fabled GoldenEye 007 Xbox 360 remake / remaster had leaked onto the internet, and now a couple of developers have shed some more light on the game. Speaking to Ars Technica, artist Ross Bury and programmer M
Pick One Which Of These American Football Games Is Your Favourite?
Remember, you can only pick one!
It's time for another round of Pick One! This week, to celebrate SuperBowl Sunday along with the return of EA Sports College Football, we're looking back at some of the very best American Football Xbox games. From the beloved NFL 2K series to arcade titles such as Mutant League Football, we've handpicked some...
Deals All Xbox 360 Games In This Week's Sale (Feb 2-9)
Grab yourself a bargain
As you might have seen by now, this week's list of Xbox deals includes over 250 games, spanning Deals with Gold, Spotlight, Publisher and Multiplayer Madness sales. It also features over 15 classic Xbox titles! Below, we've included every single Xbox 360 (and original Xbox) game available over the next week, but be warned...
News The First Three Of February 2021's Xbox Games With Gold Are Now Available
It's a great start to the month!
You can now begin downloading the first batch of February 2021's Xbox Live Games With Gold titles (one day early!), which are the Xbox Series X and Xbox One game Gears 5, Xbox One game Resident Evil (HD) and original Xbox game Indiana Jones and the Emperor's Tomb. All three titles are available right now from the...
Pick One Which Of These Xbox Tomb Raider Games Is Your Favourite?
Remember, you can only pick one!
It's time for another round of Pick One! This week, to celebrate the recent announcement that Crystal Dynamics has plans for more Tomb Raider games, we're looking back at the history of the franchise on Xbox. Not including spin-offs, there have been six Tomb Raider games released on Xbox, most recently culminating...
News Cancelled GoldenEye 007 Xbox Remaster Leaks On YouTube In Its Entirety
The rumoured Xbox Live Arcade title from 2007
Woah. It was around four years ago that we first laid eyes on around 30 minutes of footage from the cancelled 2007 remake / remaster of classic shooter GoldenEye 007, and now the entire thing has leaked on YouTube. The footage comes courtesy of a YouTuber called Graslu00, who notes that they can't say...
News The 2000s Console Wars Were 'Hardcore', Admits Former Xbox Boss
"I think there was a lot of competition"
Former Xbox exec Robbie Bach, who was president of Microsoft's Entertainment & Devices Division until 2010, has been speaking a bit about his time on the Xbox team in an interview with Twitch Gaming. As part of the interview, Bach along with former Nintendo boss Reggie Fils-Aimé and former Sony Computer...
Deals All 25+ Xbox 360 Games In This Week's Sale (Jan 26 - Feb 2)
And a couple of original Xbox titles
As you might have seen by now, this week's list of Xbox deals includes over 150 games, spanning Deals with Gold, Spotlight and Publisher sales. It also features over 25 classic Xbox 360 titles! Below, we've included every single Xbox 360 game (and a couple of original Xbox games) available over the next week,...
Talking Point What February 2021 Xbox Games With Gold Do You Want?
Anything you're particularly looking for?
It's almost that time again - more Xbox Games with Gold titles will be announced very soon! The month of January has seen Little Nightmares, Dead Rising, The King of Fighters XIII and Breakdown all given away for free for Xbox Live Gold subscribers, and another four games will soon be on the way. If you...
Deals Massive Resident Evil Xbox Sale Now Live, Here's What's Included
Discounts on over 30 franchise titles
As you might have seen already, this week's list of Xbox deals is packed with over 400 games and DLC offers, and that includes a massive Resident Evil franchise sale across three generations of Xbox. Below, we've included every single Resident Evil offer available over the next week, from the backwards...
News Two More Of January 2021's Xbox Games With Gold Are Now Available
Fight off a flesh-hungry mob in an Xbox 360 classic
You can now begin downloading the second batch of January 2021's Xbox Live Games With Gold titles (one day early!), which are the remastered Xbox One game Dead Rising and original Xbox game Breakdown. Both titles are available right now from the Microsoft Store (links at the bottom of the page)...
News Frontlines: Fuel Of War Unexpectedly Goes Free With Xbox Live Gold
Grab it while you can
We've got a new set of games joining Xbox Games with Gold today, but one game that hasn't been advertised for the service but is still showing as free is Xbox 360 title Frontlines: Fuel of War. If you're an Xbox Live member, you can grab the game right now from the Microsoft Store (either online or on console) for Xbox One,...
News Remember When Xbox Threatened To Delist Games With Poor Metacritic Scores?
2008 was a different time
Remember the days of Xbox Live Arcade on Xbox 360? The service served as a way for games to be published digitally, from major companies such as EA to one-person indie developers - and everything in-between. But back in 2008, Microsoft made the decision that it wanted to rid the service of lesser-quality titles, taking the...
News 15 Years Later, Some Old Xbox Live Gold Codes Are Still Working
Check your old Xbox 360 game boxes!
It'll come as no surprise to learn that the vast majority of Xbox Live codes from back in the day have since expired, but you might be shocked to hear that some of them actually do still work - even on Xbox Series X! We were reminded of this by a user on the Xbox Reddit page yesterday, who shared a screenshot of...
Pick One Which Of These Dead Space Games Is Your Favourite?
Remember, you can only pick one!
It's time for another round of Pick One! This week, to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Dead Space 2 (January 25, 2011), we're looking back at the history of the beloved horror series on Xbox. Including spin-offs, there have been four Dead Space games on Xbox in all, and all of them are included with EA Play on...
Poll When Was The Last Time You Turned On An Xbox 360?
Do you still play yours, or has it been years?
Not to make you feel old or anything, but we just recently passed the 15th anniversary of the Xbox 360, which first launched in North America all the way back in November 2005, followed by Europe that December. It still feels like yesterday to us, but in reality it's been a long while since we last...
News Deals With Gold: All Ten Xbox 360 Games In This Week's Sale (Jan 5-12)
Prepare for the ultimate showdown
This week's Xbox sale is now live, and if you're an Xbox Live Gold member, you can take advantage of discounts on ten Xbox 360 games, five of which are backwards compatible with Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. We've highlighted every Xbox 360 offer in this week's sale in the table below, and you'll find more games,...
Pick One Which Of These Xbox Hitman Games Is Your Favourite?
Remember, you can only pick one!
It's time for another round of Pick One! This week, to celebrate the imminent arrival of Hitman 3 in just a few weeks' time on the 20th of January, we're looking back at the history of the franchise on Xbox. The series was rebooted by developer IO Interactive back in 2016, but originally debuted in the form of...
News The First Two Of January 2021's Xbox Games With Gold Are Now Available
Immerse yourself in a dark whimsical tale
You can now begin downloading the first batch of January 2021's Xbox Live Games With Gold titles (one day early!), which are the Xbox One game Little Nightmares and Xbox 360 game The King of Fighters XIII. Both titles are available right now from the Microsoft Store (links at the bottom of the page). Here's...
Poll Did You Buy An Xbox In 2020?
And if so, what did you buy?
The end of the year is finally upon us, and while at times it seemed like it wouldn't be possible, Microsoft has managed to unleash not only the Xbox Series X, but also the Xbox Series S on the gaming public in 2020. And even before that, both the Xbox One S and Xbox One X were still selling in good numbers, with the...
Pick One Which Of These Dead Rising Games Is Your Favourite?
Remember, you can only pick one!
It's time for another round of Pick One! This week, to celebrate Dead Rising being included with January 2021's Xbox Games with Gold selection, we're looking back at the history of the series on Xbox. There have only been a few mainline games released in the Dead Rising franchise to date, originating with the 2006...
Talking Point What Are You Buying In The Xbox Countdown Sale 2020?
You've got over 800 games to choose from!
As per tradition for this time of year, the Xbox Countdown Sale 2020 has officially begun, featuring over 800 (!) deals on games, bundles and add-ons across a wide range of quality titles on the Microsoft Store for console and PC. If you haven't had a chance to sample what's on offer yet, you'll find a...
Talking Point What January 2021 Xbox Games With Gold Do You Want?
Will the New Year bring us something special?
Your New Year present is soon to arrive - another selection of Xbox Games with Gold titles! The month of December has seen The Raven Remastered, Bleed 2, Saints Row: Gat out of Hell and Stacking all given away for free for Xbox Live Gold subscribers, and another four games will soon be on the way. If...
Pick One Which Of These Halo Xbox 360 Games Was Your Favourite?
Remember, you can only pick one!
It's time for another round of Pick One! This week, with 343 Industries announcing that Halo's Xbox 360 games will be discontinuing their online services next year, we're taking a look back at those classic titles. There were seven games released for the Xbox 360 in all from 2007 to 2014, and now the majority live...
News The Halo Xbox 360 Games Are Shutting Their Online Services In 2021
And digital sales are being halted right now
343 Industries has announced in its latest Halo Waypoint blogpost that it's planning to shut the majority of online services for all Halo Xbox 360 games in December 2021, and digital sales are being halted right now. In the post, the company explained that "less and less people are investing time" in...
Deals All 25+ Xbox 360 Games In The Xbox Countdown Sale 2020
Grab some backwards compatible classics
The Xbox Countdown Winter Sale 2020 is here! This year's sale features discounts on over 800 games, bundles and add-ons, available from Friday, December 18th through Sunday, January 3rd. In this roundup, we've highlighted every single Xbox 360 game (there aren't any OG Xbox games!) included in the Countdown...
News Two More Of December 2020's Xbox Games With Gold Are Now Available
Explore a vintage world from Double Fine Productions
You can now begin downloading the second batch of December 2020's Xbox Live Games With Gold titles, which are the Xbox One game Bleed 2 and Xbox 360 game Stacking. Both titles are available right now from the Microsoft Store (links at the bottom of the page). Here's what you can look forward to:
Guide When Will The Xbox Christmas Holiday Sale 2020 Be Revealed?
Otherwise known as the Countdown Sale
The Xbox Christmas and New Year Holiday Sale 2020 (known typically as the 'Countdown Sale') is almost upon us, during which hundreds of Xbox digital titles are expected to be discounted for the holiday period. The official date of the sale hasn't been announced at the time of writing, but it should be just a...
News System Link Now Works Across Four Generations Of Xbox Consoles
Party like it's the early 2000s all over again
If you ever owned an Xbox back in the early days, you'll know exactly what System Link is, and as demonstrated in the video above, it still works for multiplayer games across all four generations of Xbox consoles in 2020. The feature allows multiple consoles to connect together for offline multiplayer...
Pick One Which Of These Remedy Xbox Games Is Your Favourite?
Remember, you can only pick one!
It's time for another round of Pick One! This week, to celebrate the recent addition of Control as part of Xbox Game Pass, we're looking back at the history of Remedy developed games on Xbox. Remedy Entertainment has been making games for Xbox consoles ever since the original Max Payne back in 2001, but which is...
Reminder The Xbox Black Friday Game Sale Ends Today (Dec 3)
Last chance to take advantage of 700+ discounts
Just in case you'd forgotten, today marks your final chance to take advantage of over 700 discounts on games, bundles and add-ons as part of the massive Xbox Black Friday and Cyber Monday Game Sale. If you're still looking for a great deal, we've highlighted loads of bargain offers over the past few...
Guide Will More Games Be Added To Xbox Backwards Compatibility?
Here's what Microsoft says about it
Backwards compatibility is undoubtedly one of the most impressive features of the Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, providing access to thousands of games from across three generations of Xbox. As great as it is, though, many fans have been pleading with Microsoft to add more original Xbox and Xbox 360 titles to the...
News The First Two Of December's Xbox Games With Gold Are Now Available
Wage war against the Prince of Darkness
You can now begin downloading the first batch of December 2020's Xbox Live Games With Gold titles (one day early!), which are the Xbox One game The Raven Remastered and Xbox 360 game Saints Row: Gat out of Hell. Both titles are available right now from the Microsoft Store (links at the bottom of the page)...
Pick One Which Is Your Favourite Xbox Grand Theft Auto Game?
Remember, you can only pick one!
It's time for another round of Pick One! This week, we're finally looking back at the rich history of the Grand Theft Auto series on Xbox, Xbox 360 and Xbox One, which started all the way back in 2003. GTA titles have always been highly rated, but which is your favourite game? Remember, you can only pick one! Let's...
Deals All 25+ OG Xbox, Xbox 360 Games In The Xbox Black Friday Sale
Grab some backwards compatible classics
The Xbox Black Friday Sale 2020 is here! This year's sale features discounts on over 700 games, bundles and add-ons - including for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S - available for 14 days until Thursday, December 3rd. In this deals list, we've highlighted every single *backwards compatible* original Xbox and...
Feature Celebrating The 15th Anniversary Of The Xbox 360
Looking back at its 2005 launch
It was this time last week that we celebrated the 19th anniversary of the very original Xbox, and today is the turn of the Xbox 360 and Xbox One, which are turning 15-years-old and seven-years-old respectively. It's a particularly big birthday for the Xbox 360, so that's what we're focusing on today - and...
Talking Point What December 2020 Xbox Games With Gold Do You Want?
What presents have you got for us Microsoft?
Guess what?! It's nearly time again for another set of Xbox Games with Gold titles. The month of November has seen Aragami: Shadow Edition, Swimsanity!, Full Spectrum Warrior and LEGO Indiana Jones all given away for free for Xbox Live Gold subscribers, and another four games will soon be on the way. If...
Deals 10+ Tom Clancy Xbox Classics Are On Sale This Week (Nov 17-24)
Splinter Cell, The Division & more
This week's Xbox Live sale includes a selection of discounts on some classic Tom Clancy titles from the original Xbox, Xbox 360 and Xbox One, including Splinter Cell, Rainbow Six Vegas and The Division. Keep in mind that these are only available to Xbox Live Gold (and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate) subscribers, and...
News RRoD Issue Forced Xbox 360 Team To Effectively Run Two Businesses
"We literally had separate facilities"
Former Chief Xbox Officer Robbie Bach has been talking to Gameplay.co as part of a new podcast about the infamous Red Ring of Death issue on the Xbox 360, revealing more insight into the costly technical fault. The error, which would see the Xbox 360 flashing three red lights when the console had developed a...
News Two More Of November 2020's Xbox Games With Gold Are Now Available
Build, Battle and Brawl your way out of trouble
You can now begin downloading the second batch of November 2020's Xbox Live Games With Gold titles (one day early!), which are the Xbox One game Swimsanity! and Xbox 360 game Lego Indiana Jones. Both titles are available right now from the Microsoft Store (links at the bottom of the page). Here's what...
Pick One Which Is Your Favourite Assassin's Creed Game?
Remember, you can only pick one!
It's time for another round of Pick One! Today, to mark the release of the highly-anticipated Assassin's Creed Valhalla for Xbox Series X, we're looking back at the franchise's rich history on Xbox. There have been over 15 separate Assassin's Creed games released on the platform since the arrival of the first game...
Pick One Which Is Your Favourite Mass Effect Game?
Remember, you can only pick one!
It's time for another round of Pick One! Today, following the official announcement that Mass Effect Legendary Edition is on the way in Spring 2021, we thought we'd look back at the series' history on Xbox. There have been four games released on the platform since the arrival of the first Mass Effect in 2007,...
News The Original Gears Of War Celebrates Its 14th Anniversary Today
It's a special day for Gears 2 as well
We've got another two anniversaries to celebrate today, and they're big ones! The original Gears of War first released for Xbox 360 all the way back on November 7, 2006 (in North America), with today marking its 14th birthday. Gears of War 2 also released a couple of years later on November 7, 2008
News Microsoft Reveals Time Spent Testing Each Backwards Compatible Game For Xbox Series X|S
"We had an army of testers"
Last month, Microsoft revealed how it spent "well over 500,000 hours" testing gameplay across the entire Xbox backwards compatible catalogue to ensure the user experience was the best possible. During a recent interview with Inverse, Xbox Director of Program Management Jason Ronald elaborated on this - revealing how a...
Deals Over 200 Games, Bundles & Add-Ons In This Week's Xbox Sale (Nov 3-10)
Including some ID Super Saver discounts
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! This time around, in addition to the usual Deals with Gold and Spotlight Sales, we've got also got a huge ID Super Saver Sale full of great indie titles! We've highlighted a few of the most notable Xbox games offers in this week's current sale below, and Xbox...
News The First Two Of November's Xbox Games With Gold Are Now Available
Embrace the shadows
You can now begin downloading the first batch of November 2020's Xbox Live Games With Gold titles (one day early!), which are the Xbox One game Aragami: Shadow Edition and original Xbox game Full Spectrum Warrior. Both titles are available right now from the Microsoft Store (links at the bottom of the page). Here's what you can...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (Oct 31st)
Getting into the Halloween spirit?
Welcome to the weekend, and Happy Halloween! We're fast approaching the release of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on November 10th, but in the meantime, you can take advantage of three more Free Play Days offerings this Halloween weekend, seven new Xbox Game Pass titles and a
News Skate 3 Nearly Tops The UK Digital Charts Following Xbox 360 Sale
The power of backwards compatibility
Team Xbox has been putting a lot of its time and energy into backwards compatibility over the past few years, and if these Skate 3 sales are anything to by, it's certainly paying off! As reported by GamesIndustry.biz, the 2010 Xbox 360 sports game Skate 3 powered its way back into the top ten of the UK Digital...
