Xbox One News (Page 6)
News Xbox Capture Issues Have Been Plaguing Community Since April's Console Update
They want action
Back in the spring, Microsoft announced that it was making more changes to the way Game DVR content is stored and deleted on the Xbox network - a few months after completely overhauling the console's game capture system. While we've had some teething issues with the new system here at PX HQ, it seems that lots of other folks are...
News Huge 'Best Rated Sale' Highlights This Week's Deals On The Xbox Store
There's plenty to dig into
If you hadn't noticed already, we've got a huge number of Xbox sales currently live on the Xbox Store, and they've been added to this week with an array of new "Best Rated", "Publisher Spotlight" and Activision Blizzard offerings. Before we get into the new deals though, don't forget about the ongoing Open World sale from...
News Here's Your First Look At Star Wars Jedi: Survivor On Xbox One, And How It Compares To Series X
The last-gen version looks surprisingly good!
Last month, we finally got news of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor's long-in-development Xbox One release, with Respawn Entertainment announcing a September launch date for the last-gen version. Well, that version is now out in the wild - and a new comparison video shows us how it stacks up against Xbox Series...
News PS Vita Classic 'Freedom Wars' Is Getting A Remaster For Everything Except Xbox
It's not Sony publishing it this time though
Unfortunately we've got some more news to share regarding a missing Xbox port this morning, as Bandai Namco has announced today that the 2014 PlayStation Vita classic Freedom Wars is getting a remastered version in January 2025. And, you guessed it, there's no Xbox version. Freedom Wars Remastered is...
News Star Wars Jedi's 'Final Chapter' Is Now In Development At Respawn
EA confirms
Cal Kestis has developed quite the fanbase over the years and if you're wondering what's next for him (and BD-1), EA has now officially confirmed the "final chapter" in the Star Wars Jedi series is in development. During a presentation at EA's investor relations day, EA Entertainment and Technology president Laura Miele mentioned how...
News Darksiders 2 To Receive Free 'Remastered' Upgrade For Xbox Series X|S
Specifically the Deathinitive Edition
Here's a nice surprise for us! THQ Nordic has announced today that the classic 2012 game Darksiders 2 is getting a free Xbox Series X and S upgrade next month, arriving in the form of a "remastered" edition. If you already own Darksiders 2: Deathinitive Edition for Xbox One, you'll get access to this new...
News These Three Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (September 19-24)
The latest batch of confirmed additions
Microsoft has just announced a new batch of Xbox Game Pass titles coming in mid-late September, which amounts to three games in all including a new first-party title, and there's also a free trial for EA Sports FC 25 on the way. Don't forget we've been treated to two new additions on Xbox Game Pass
News Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (September 17)
One being a big ActiBlizz bonus!
Welcome to your latest Game Pass update, Xbox fans! Today, we have a couple of new additions to the library, although one of those is actually a bunch of new freebies for Blizzard's Overwatch 2. Still, we thought it was worth mentioning them - and down below is introduction to those OW2 goodies, alongside your other...
Talking Point What's Your Favourite Xbox Game Of The Year So Far?
We've only got a few months left!
So, here we are. Nine months into a year that's absolutely flown by, and we've seen some fantastic Xbox games in that time. There's a lot more to come as well, of course, so this feels like a good interim point to reminisce. It's been so long that we actually forgot about some of the cool releases that launched at...
News Xbox Dev Confirms Backwards Compatibility Issue, Provides Temporary Workaround
It's being fixed as we speak
Earlier this month, we began to see a bunch of people reporting issues with backwards compatibility on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, and we're pleased to report that Xbox Insiders are already testing a fix for it. The issue revolved around installing backwards compatible games from disc, with players being...
News 'FNAF: Into The Pit' Set To Release On Xbox Consoles This Month
It launched on PC to Overwhelmingly Positive reviews
Update (Mon 16th Sep, 2024): If you've been waiting on this, you'll be glad to know we've now got an Xbox release date! FNAF: Into The Pit will release for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on September 27th, 2024. Original story (Thu 8th Aug, 2024): We've got another Five Nights at...
News 'Reynatis' Dev Explains Lack Of Xbox Version, Says There's Not Enough Demand In Japan
The same goes for all of FuRyu's games
You may be aware of an upcoming action RPG known as Reynatis for PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch and PC - we'd never heard of it because of the lack of Xbox version, which the game's creative producer touched upon in a recent interview. Basically, it's mentioned that a general lack of interest in Japan for both an...
News Lots Of Games Are Reduced By 90% On Xbox This Weekend (September 14-15)
And some are reduced by even MORE than 90%!
Looking for some cheap Xbox games in this week's Xbox sales (September 14-15)? Well, we've got just over 15 games that are reduced by 90% or more on the Xbox Store over the next couple of days, including the likes of The Last Campfire, Rustler, Wartile, Agents of Mayhem and XCOM 2. The really big de
Feature These 30+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (September 16-20)
Another very busy week ahead!
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for September 16-20! It's another busy week ahead with The Plucky Squire, Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster, Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars - Reforged and much more on the way! Here's what's coming to Xbox next week: New Xbox Releases
News The Last Campfire Returns To Xbox Charts Following Massive Price Drop
It's having a resurgence four years later!
Almost exactly four years ago, No Man's Sky developer Hello Games released a lovely little puzzle-adventure game on Xbox (and other platforms) in the form of The Last Campfire, and it's back in the "Top Paid" Xbox charts right now! The reason for that is because it's reduced by 90% in the
News EA Reveals Performance Targets For Star Wars Jedi: Survivor On Xbox One
The last-gen version releases next week
You may have forgotten that Star Wars Jedi: Survivor officially arrives on Xbox One next week! Yep, this game is getting a last-gen port on September 17th, and we've now got all the performance targets to share as well. It probably comes as no surprise that although the Xbox One X version is the best compared...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (September 12-15)
Four big titles to choose from this weekend!
Xbox Free Play Days is back once again this week with four games that are playable for free as part of your Xbox Game Pass subscription, including some very popular titles such as Rainbow Six Siege and UFC 5! Here's what's included with Xbox Free Play Days from September 12-15, 2024: Classified: France...
News The Crew 2 Is Discounted By A Ridiculous 98% On Xbox Right Now
And it's getting an offline mode in the future
We're always being treated to some excellent bargains on Xbox, but this one really is quite special! This week, Ubisoft has put its 2018 racing game The Crew 2 on sale with a discount of 98%, bringing it down from a price of £39.99 / $49.99 to just £0.80 / $1.00. At that kind of reduction, we feel...
Guide Xbox Game Pass Standard: Full List Of 369 Games Included At Launch
A large list for the new tier of Xbox Game Pass
Today marks the official arrival of Xbox Game Pass Standard - a brand-new tier for the service that's available for £10.99 / $14.99 per-month, sitting right in the middle between the Xbox Game Pass Core and Ultimate offerings. The idea behind XGP Standard is to provide online multiplayer access along...
News Xbox's New 'Sonic Legacy Bundle' Includes A Recently Delisted Classic
Six games for one (high) price
This one's for the Sonic fans out there! If you've been eager to get your hands on Sonic Generations since the Xbox 360 version was delisted on the Xbox Store last month, a new option has arrived in the form of a Sonic Legacy Bundle. You'll find the Sonic Legacy Bundle on the Xbox Store for £49.99 / $59.99, and it...
News Xbox 'Open World' Sale Now Live, 200+ Games Discounted This Week
Big reductions for major AAA titles!
Tuesday is here, so that means we've got some new deals on the Xbox Store! The big focus right now is an Open World sale featuring a variety of AAA titles, but we've also got a Focus Publisher sale and the usual set of Xbox Game Pass discounts. In all, just over 200 new offers have been added over the past few...
News Bungie Reveals 'Future Of Destiny 2' As Original Game Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary
Has it really been 10 years?
We're really in anniversary mode at the moment, as following the recent celebrations for both Starfield and Gears 5, we've got also got Bungie celebrating the 10-year anniversary of Destiny, which first launched on September 9, 2014. As a result, there are a few cool things taking place - like an art gallery experience...
News 'Rugrats: Adventures In Gameland' Brings Its NES-Inspired Platformer To Xbox This Week
"Toggle between the 8bit and HD art styles"
Update (Mon 9th Sep, 2024): Well, the original plan for Rugrats: Adventures in Gameland was that it was coming to Xbox in March (as mentioned in the original story below), but it ended up getting delayed until September 10th. If you're interested, you can check out the brand-new trailer for the game up...
Feature 10 Exciting Xbox Indie Games To Look Out For In September 2024
It's a busy month for great new releases!
Earlier this month, we highlighted some of the biggest new releases of September 2024 for Xbox, but what about the indie games? Today, we're using the opportunity to highlight some smaller titles that you might have glossed over. We've picked out 10 examples down below, but this is far from the full list -...
Feature These 30+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (September 9-13)
Including some major AAA releases!
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for September 9-13! We've got another busy few days ahead for new releases, with the likes of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown, Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP and
Talking Point Five Years Later, What Do You Think Of Gears 5 In 2024?
The Ultimate Edition released on September 6, 2019
We've already talked about Starfield's one-year anniversary today, but Gears 5 is celebrating one as well! It was back on September 6, 2019 that players were first introduced to Gears 5 as part of the game's Ultimate Edition, although the full release wouldn't occur until a few days later. It had...
News Poppy Playtime: Chapter 2 & 3 Bring The Spooks On Xbox Next Week
Chapter 1 has clearly been a hit
Update: We've since been contacted by the team behind Poppy Playtime to advise that Chapter 2 and Chapter 3 will now be releasing on September 20th, with pre-orders available on the Xbox Store as of September 13th. Chapter 2 will officially cost $9.99 for Xbox, while Chapter 3 will be a bit more pricey at $14.99...
News Xbox's Newest Free-To-Play Titles Seem To Be Proving Popular So Far
This one's a mega-hit in the UK
Looking around the Xbox charts today, we were pretty surprised to see that the "Top Free" game in the UK right now (not including all the recent downloads for the Black Ops 6 Beta) is Hamster Playground, which released on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S to very little fanfare back on July 11th, 2024. There...
News Xbox Legend Major Nelson Asks For 'More Varied Experiences' At Lower Price Points
Would you be happy with shorter games?
It's been over a year now since Xbox's Major Nelson announced his departure from Microsoft after over 20 years there, but clearly he's still a big fan of Xbox and gaming and general - regularly sharing his thoughts on social media. This week, he weighed in on a discussion in which Insider Gaming's Tom...
News Lots Of Games Are Reduced By 90% On Xbox This Week (September 3-10)
Over 35 titles at rock-bottom discounts
Looking for some cheap Xbox games in this week's Xbox sales (September 3-10)? As usual, we've got a bunch of games that have been discounted by 90% on Xbox this week - around 35 of them in all. A lot of these are the usual candidates that we see every now and again, but there are also a few surprises like The...
Talking Point A Decade Since Its Xbox One Release, Where On Earth Is Current-Gen Minecraft?
We're still waiting!
Minecraft has been around for what feels like forever, but its enduring popularity means that it's always a part of the conversation - heck, a freakin' movie based on the game was just shown off this week. However, despite the Xbox One version of this everlasting survival game being a decade old today, Microsoft still hasn't...
Review Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions (Xbox) - An Enjoyable And Surprisingly In-Depth Sports Game
Oliver Wood be proud
You know, if there's one thing that Hogwarts Legacy didn't do very well a couple of years ago, it was the total lack of playable Quidditch. The reason behind that was seemingly because Warner Bros. and developer Unbroken Studios were working on Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions in the background, and although it appears to have...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (September 5-8)
Sports fans, get yourselves in here!
Xbox's Free Play Days promotion for the coming weekend is now live, with two games playable for free as part of your Xbox Game Pass subscription this week. Both of your options this time out are sports titles, with EA and 2K bringing some of their most recent athletic efforts to Xbox Free Play Days. Here's this...
News 'Expeditions: A MudRunner Game' Embarks On Its Xbox Game Pass Journey Today (September 5)
Game Pass gets muddy
Welcome to another Xbox Game Pass update! Today, off-roading fans and jeep enthusiasts alike can go hands on with Expeditions: A MudRunner Game on the Xbox Game Pass service. Actually, this one might even appeal to Death Stranding fans as well. Yeah, weirdly,
Guide Xbox Adds More Perks For Game Pass Ultimate Members (September 2024)
And don't forget about Persona 3 Reload either!
A new month is here, and that means a new batch of Xbox Game Pass Perks for September 2024! It's still early days, but we're already seeing a few Xbox Perks for the likes of Predecessor and NHL 24 that you might be interested in. The big thing you'll want to remember about this month is that the...
News No Man's Sky 'Aquarius' Update Builds On Last Month's Overhaul For Xbox Game Pass
What can't you do in No Man's Sky these days?!
We've been covering these big No Man's Sky updates for months now, and even though July's offering was basically a complete game-changing overhaul from Hello Games, it doesn't appear to have slowed the team down in any way, shape or form. Announced today, No Man's Sky's Aquarius update introduces...
News Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP Is Getting An 'Original Mode' That Reproduces The Xbox 360 Experience
No censoring here
The upcoming Lollipop Chainsaw remake is almost here, with the game coming to current-gen consoles this month, before an Xbox One launch then arrives in November. Ahead of RePOP's nearby rollout on Xbox, developer Yoshimi Yasuda has detailed an "Original mode" that will feature in the remake, alongside the team's remixed way to...
News Atelier Yumia Gets 'First Look' Gameplay Reveal Ahead Of Xbox Debut In March 2025
Walk the forbidden path, no matter where it leads…
Back at the latest Nintendo Direct presentation in August, one of the games that was surprisingly announced for Xbox was Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land, which launches on March 21, 2025. The reason this is surprising is because we've never seen an Atelier game...
News Microsoft Had Two Transformers Games Rated In Australia Last Month
The rumour mill whirls away
Yesterday, we covered a new report about Microsoft working to bring a couple of Transformers games to market in 2024, and now we have further evidence that suggests this is actually happening. As shared by Klobrille on social media, Microsoft seemingly submitted two Transformers games to be rated in Australia last month...
News Capcom & Microsoft Find Solution To Bring Two New Fighting Collections To Xbox
Huge W
What a win this is! Back in June, the Marvel Vs. Capcom Fighting Collection was revealed to be coming to pretty much everything except Xbox, and then last week the Capcom Fighting Collection 2 suffered the same fate. There's been talk over the past few months that
News These Five Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (September 3-17)
The first batch for September!
Microsoft has just detailed its new Xbox Game Pass additions for the first half of September, and while this roundup doesn't include anything we didn't already know about, it is a nice lineup - featuring day one first-party release Age of Mythology: Retold. Here's when you can go hands on with Microsoft's new RTS,...
Deals The Xbox Store Is Stacked With New Sales To Kick Off September
Big discounts on Elden Ring, Hogwarts Legacy & more!
The first Tuesday of September brings with it a series of new sales on the Xbox Store! Looking around, we've got sales for Bandai Namco, Focus Entertainment and even some Harry Potter games and movies in the mix. Don't forget about the Xbox Game Pass Super Saver Sale from last week as well, which...
News August Update Seemingly Leads To Multiplayer Issues For Some Xbox Players
Update: Microsoft has rolled out a fix
Update (Fri 6th Sep, 2024): Good news, everyone! As per Xbox's Eden Marie on Twitter, a fix has now been pushed out to rectify this issue for non-Xbox Insiders. For now though, you'll need to activate the update manually. Original story (Mon 2nd Sep, 2024): We've come across reports over the past few days...
Feature All New Xbox Games Coming Out In September 2024
Dead Rising, Space Marine 2, EA Sports FC 25 & more!
Welcome to our roundup of all new Xbox games coming out in September 2024! Below, we've listed every Xbox game with an September 2024 release date, including all confirmed Xbox Game Pass releases so far. And yeah, this is a big month! We've got some major releases on the way over the next few...
News LEGO Harry Potter Collection Getting 'Remastered' For Xbox Series X|S This October
With a discount for owners of the Xbox One version
You know the Xbox One version of the LEGO Harry Potter Collection? The one that was remastered for the console back in 2018 following the Xbox 360 versions? Yeah... it's getting another remaster for Xbox Series X|S this October. This one is specifically called the Remastered LEGO Harry Potter...
Feature These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (September 2-6)
A busy few days for new releases
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for September 2-6! We've got some interesting games on the way over the next few days including the new Harry Potter Quidditch title, The Casting of Frank Stone, and NBA 2K25! Don't for
News Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6 Beta Is Available Now On Xbox Game Pass (August 30)
Live now for pre-orders and Game Pass members
The time has come to test out the newest Call of Duty game! Yep, the Black Ops 6 Beta is now live for Xbox Game Pass members and pre-order purchasers - and we've got quite a lot of time to get stuck into this chunk of the game's multiplayer offering. In total, Game Pass players have more than
News Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP Is Now Coming To Last-Gen Too, Xbox One Version Announced
The game will soon appear on three generations of Xbox
Earlier this month, we finally got the official release date for the upcoming Lollipop Chainsaw remake, with the Xbox Series X and S versions announced for September 12th. At the time, Dragami Games was simply bringing the Xbox 360 cult classic to current-gen systems, but it's had a change of...
Guide Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6 Beta Download Size, Start Times & Xbox Game Pass Details
Everything you need to know about the COD Beta
Call Of Duty's first Xbox Game Pass beta is upon us - with the Black Ops 6 early access beta being included in the subscription this weekend. Alternatively, pre-ordering the game will also grant early beta access, if you're not subscribed to Microsoft's service. We know lots of yo
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (August 29 - Sept. 1)
Come try out these Xbox titles!
Xbox's Free Play Days promotion for August leading into September is now live, with two games playable for free as part of your Xbox Game Pass subscription this weekend. While we may have a smaller selection than we're used to, these are two games that don't typically appear in the promo - and one of them is just a...
