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YesterdayWed, 8th Sep 2021

  • 7

    Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Life Is Strange: True Colors

    Are you ready for an emotional rollercoaster?

    This week is a bit busy, isn't it? Along with Tales of Arise and The Artful Escape, we also have Life is Strange: True Colors gracing our consoles. We didn't manage to get our hands on it just yet, but many other critics have, and as a result, a ton of reviews have

    • Xbox
    • Xbox Series X
    • Xbox Series S
    • Xbox One
    • Roundup

  • 8

    Mini Review The Artful Escape - A Fantastic Musical Odyssey On Xbox Game Pass

    An assault on the senses

    Around an hour into The Artful Escape, we were absolutely in awe of what was on display. It was an assault on the sense, both visually and through its audio, absolutely engrossing us in its musical odyssey. It was a moment that was perhaps our favourite of the entire year, perfectly encapsulating the reason why we play...

    • Xbox
    • Reviews
    • Features
    • The Artful Escape
    • Xbox Series X

  • 3

    Mini Review Kitaria Fables - Charming World Let Down By A Monotonous Grind

    Cat got your tongue?

    On the surface, Kitaria Fables looks to be a charming mixture of Stardew Valley and Diablo. Blending elements of the iconic farming simulator with the ferocious action of the latter is a great setup. In its initial opening hours, the game demonstrates a perfect blend of the two, delivering a satisfying gameplay loop. But it's...

    • Xbox
    • Xbox Series X
    • Xbox Series S
    • Xbox One
    • Features

  • 46

    News PlayStation Acquires Firesprite, The Team Behind The Persistence

    The gaming monopoly continues

    Firesprite, the team behind The Persistence on Xbox, has been acquired as a first-party studio by Sony for PlayStation. The news was announced today in a PlayStation Blog post. Outside of The Persistence, Firesprite has mainly been a PlayStation centred studio, specifically for VR games. They've created titles such as...

    • Xbox
    • Firesprite
    • PlayStation
    • Xbox Series X
    • Xbox Series S

  • 27

    Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Tales Of Arise

    JRPG goodness coming to Xbox this week

    The time is upon us! Tales of Arise is launching on Xbox this Friday and reviews for the game have dropped ahead of its release. We didn't manage to get a code for the game, unfortunately, but you can bet we'll be diving into it over the weekend, most likely delivering some thoughts to you all next week. As...

    • Xbox
    • Xbox Series X
    • Xbox Series S
    • Xbox One
    • Roundup

  • 11

    Deals 175+ Games Included In This Week's Xbox Sales (September 7 - September 14)

    Including a ton of couch co-op games

    It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! The selection is pretty big again this week, including the usual Deals with Gold and Spotlight sales, along with a ton of multiplayer titles as part of the Couch Co-Op sale! We've highlighted just a few of the most notable Xbox game offers in this week's current...

    • Xbox
    • Xbox Series X
    • Xbox Series S
    • Xbox One
    • Deals

  • 4

    News It Looks Like Call Of Duty: Vanguard Is Getting An FOV Slider On Xbox

    Crisis averted

    Call of Duty fans has been asking for a FOV slider in Call of Duty: Vanguard, something available in Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, and Sledgehammer Games has seemingly confirmed the feature will be coming. Many were worried the feature wouldn't be included, after rumours of its absence. Shared by the game's senior development...

    • Xbox
    • Xbox Series X
    • Xbox Series S
    • Xbox One
    • Call Of Duty Vanguard

  • 19

    News Following Horizon: Forbidden West Controversy, Ubisoft Reiterates Far Cry 6 Is A Free Upgrade

    The timing is pretty sus

    After last week's news that Horizon: Forbidden West wouldn't be getting a free next-gen upgrade - a decision which was quickly reversed - Sony then came forward and said future games will require a one-time £10/$10 charge to upgrade from PS4 to PS5. Coming off the back end of that controversy, Ubisoft has now reiterated

    • Xbox
    • Far Cry 6
    • Xbox Series X
    • Xbox Series S
    • Xbox One

  • 6

    News Crash Bandicoot Fans Are Convinced Something Is Happening For The Series' 25th Anniversary

    What does this all mean?

    Crash Bandicoot has come back with a resurgence in recent years. With a remake of the original trilogy and an entirely brand-new entry out in the wild, it's hard to deny the iconic character still has a place in the gaming world. Despite these two titles, fans have been clamouring for more and some recent potential teases...

    • Xbox
    • Xbox Series X
    • Xbox Series S
    • Xbox One
    • Crash Bandicoot

  • 10

    Random Can You Believe It's Been One Year Since The Iconic Xbox Series S Leak?

    Where were you when it happened?

    It feels like only yesterday we were waiting for the Xbox Series X's release date and price with bated breath. But before we even got that, news of the Xbox Series S leaked online, complete with its specs and price. It now may be shocking to know that was an entire year ago today. Yep, it's been one whole year since...

    • Xbox
    • Xbox Series X
    • Xbox Series S
    • Random

  • 3

    News Razer Is Launching A Line Of Halo Inspired Gear

    Deck out your PC setup in Spartan gear

    Halo Infinite is on the horizon, and with that, tons of themed accessories are on the way. We already know a limited edition Xbox Series X and Elite Controller is in the works to promote its release, but now we have confirmation of Razer releasing their own line of gear to tie into its launch

    • Xbox
    • Halo Infinite
    • PC
    • Razer

  • 5

    News Hell Let Loose Brings 'Huge' 50v50 WWII Battles To Xbox Series X|S This October

    A "hardcore" take on the war genre

    We found out in March how Team17 would be bringing Black Matter's "hardcore" World War II first-person shooter Hell Let Loose to Xbox Series X and S at some point this year, and now a date has finally been locked in. The developer has revealed the title will arrive next month on 5th October. With it comes "huge"...

    • Xbox
    • Xbox Series X
    • Xbox Series S
    • Hell Let Loose

Tuesday7th Sep 2021

  • 77

    News Xbox Claiming It 'Fights For Game Preservation' Is Met With Backlash

    Many have commented on the console's DRM issues

    Xbox has had a huge comeback story over the past generation. From the disastrous Xbox One launch to the tremendous release of the Xbox Series X|S, it's been a tough hill to climb. Some of the success stories have related to Xbox Game Pass, but perhaps more importantly, the inclusion of backwards...

    • Xbox
    • Xbox Series X
    • Xbox Series S
    • Xbox One
    • Xbox 360

  • 10

    News Halo Infinite Xbox Series X Restocks Might Happen This Week

    Stay alert, Chief

    When Microsoft revealed the Halo Infinite Xbox Series X in August, the system sold out in most parts of the world in record time. Being "limited-edition", it's raised questions about a possible restock. The good news is there seems to be news doing the rounds online about one happening between now and 12th September. According to

    • Xbox
    • Xbox Series X
    • Halo
    • Halo Infinite
    • Microsoft

  • 22

    Random Fans Look Back At Nostalgic Xbox 360 Arcade Games

    A trip down memory lane

    Earlier this year, fans took to Twitter to reminisce over the classic Xbox 360 days. Today, the community is diving into something a little more niche, as many are sharing their love for classic Xbox 360 Arcade games. The conversation seemed to stem from Twitter users sharing the consoles they grew up with, but the...

    • Xbox
    • Xbox Series X
    • Xbox Series S
    • Xbox One
    • Xbox 360

  • 17

    Video Forza Horizon 5 Shows Off Its High Octane Single Player Adventure

    Something for everyone

    Playground Games has shared a new exciting look at Forza Horizon 5's single-player campaign, Horizon Adventure, which truly looks to be the biggest and best take on the formula yet. In a lengthy live stream, the developer went through what players will be doing in the campaign. Via an extremely colourful, fun map, players...

    • Xbox
    • Xbox Series X
    • Xbox Series S
    • Xbox One
    • PC

  • 15

    News Alan Wake Remastered Is Real, Coming To Xbox Later This Year

    Return to Bright Falls

    After leaking last week, Remedy Entertainment has confirmed Alan Wake Remastered is real. It's coming to Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S this Autumn. Alan Wake Remastered will come with the original game's expansions, The Signal and The Writer, as well as a new director commentary from creative director Sam Lake and...

    • Xbox
    • Xbox Series X
    • Xbox Series S
    • Xbox One
    • Alan Wake Remastered

  • 5

    News Microsoft Flight Simulator Free World Update Adds Three New Countries, Available Now

    Come fly with me

    If you're (somehow) running out of parts of the sky to fly through in Microsoft Flight Simulator, a new world update is now available to download for all players for free. World Update VI sees Austria, Germany and Switzerland given an extra level of detail for further immersion. The update "features new aerial imagery,...

    • Xbox
    • Microsoft Flight Simulator
    • Xbox Series X
    • Xbox Series S
    • PC

  • 2

    News Assassin's Creed Valhalla Patch 1.31 Is Now Live On Xbox, Here's Everything Included

    It's a big one

    As mentioned earlier this week, Assassin's Creed Valhalla is getting a new Nightmare difficulty mode, alongside an array of other features. Well, the time has arrived, as Ubisoft has released Patch 1.31 for all players. Xbox One players will find a file size of 26.23 GB, whilst Xbox Series X|S owners will have a weightier download at...

    • Xbox
    • Xbox Series X
    • Xbox Series S
    • Xbox One
    • Assassins Creed Valhalla

  • 5

    News Crown Trick Is Now Available With Xbox Game Pass

    Another win for Game Pass

    Kicking off this week on Xbox we have Crown Trick, a brand new roguelite from Team 17 that is now available with Xbox Game Pass for Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and PC. Crown Trick takes a unique spin on the roguelite formula, distancing itself away from Hades' ferocious combat. Instead, you'll engage in...

    • Xbox
    • Crown Trick
    • Xbox Game Pass
    • Xbox Series X
    • Xbox Series S

  • 5

    Mini Review Crown Trick - Another Fantastic Roguelite For Xbox Game Pass

    Death is only the beginning

    One of the beauties of Xbox Game Pass is being able to try out games we would never usually touch. Crown Trick is the latest in a long line, replicating the roguelite genre with its own unique twist. After the huge success of Hades, players, such as ourselves, are looking for more titles to scratch the itch it left...

    • Xbox
    • Crown Trick
    • Xbox Series X
    • Xbox Series S
    • Xbox One

  • 14

    Video Here's Your First Explosive Look At Call Of Duty: Vanguard's Multiplayer

    It looks eerily familiar

    Activision has shared the first look at Call of Duty: Vanguard's multiplayer, diving in-depth into the maps, modes and guns you'll be able to use at launch. Across 20 various maps set across the globe, players will have a wide variety of different locales to blow to bits with their buddies. The majority of the stream...

    • Xbox
    • Call Of Duty Vanguard
    • Xbox Series X
    • Xbox Series S
    • Xbox One

Monday6th Sep 2021

  • 12

    Feature These Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (September 7-10)

    Prepare for a "first-class JRPG experience"

    It's time for another weekly Xbox new releases roundup, and we've got some major titles on the way this week including Life is Strange: True Colors, NBA 2K22, Tales of Ar

    • Xbox
    • Xbox Series X
    • Xbox One
    • Xbox Series S
    • Xbox Game Pass

  • 148

    News Xbox Says ‘Gatekeeping And Elitism’ Have No Place In Gaming

    "Be proud of your achievements and celebrate success"

    If there’s one thing Xbox has gotten right in recent years, it’s ensuring that gaming is for everyone. From Smart Delivery to a wide variety of titles on Xbox Game Pass, the company works hard to ensure everyone is included. So it’s no surprise they’ve said “gatekeeping and elitism”...

    • Xbox
    • Xbox Series X
    • Xbox Series S
    • Xbox One
    • PC

  • 10

    Random Xbox Owner Shares Hilarious Setup To Combat Their Overheating Console

    There's probably better ways than this

    We've all come up with unusual contraptions to fix household issues, but this one Reddit user who worked to fix their overheating Xbox One is perhaps one of the most elaborate we've seen. Having had a faulty Apple Mac laptop that needed to be propped up against a fan at a 45-degree angle, we feel Reddit user...

    • Xbox
    • Xbox Series S
    • Random

  • 13

    Review Sonic Colors: Ultimate - A Rollercoaster Thrill Ride

    Faster than fast, quicker than quick

    Sonic has had a tremendously troubled past. Outside of Sonic Mania, the series has hit a lull for several years now with lacklustre titles such as Sonic Forces and Sonic Lost World - the poor hedgehog can't catch a break. However, back in 2010, Nintendo Wii owners were treated to a 3D iteration which seemed to...

    • Xbox
    • Reviews
    • Sonic Colors Ultimate
    • Xbox Series X
    • Xbox Series S

  • 1

    News Industry Insider Shares Battlefield 2042's Alleged Beta Dates

    Just a few short weeks away

    Can you believe we're just a few weeks away from Battlefield 2042? It only seems like yesterday leaks for the initial trailer were slipping through the cracks left, right and centre. Fast forward to today and we're all now eagerly anticipating the release of the open beta, which one known industry insider has claimed to...

    • Xbox
    • Xbox Series X
    • Xbox Series S
    • Xbox One
    • Battlefield 2042

  • 1

    Random No Joke, One Best Man Gave A Halo Themed Wedding Speech

    Hail to the King

    We see a lot of strange and wonderful aspects of games incorporated into the real world, but this Halo themed best man speech at a wedding has got to be one of the best so far. As shared on Reddit, the speech incorporates a Halo multiplayer match as an analogy for the couple's relationship. The husband, Chuck, is described as being...

    • Xbox
    • Halo
    • Xbox Series X
    • Xbox Series S
    • Xbox One

  • 5

    News THQ Nordic Shares A Sneak Peek At Kingdoms of Amalur's Fatesworn Expansion

    Finally!

    Kingdoms of Amalur, a cult-classic RPG from the Xbox 360 era, received a remaster for Xbox One last year with the promise of a new expansion. Almost a year later, THQ Nordic has broken the silence on the anticipated DLC, providing a first-look along with confirmation the development is wrapping up production. The DLC, known as Fatesworn,...

    • Xbox
    • Kingdoms Of Amalur ReReckoning
    • Xbox Series X
    • Xbox Series S
    • Xbox One

  • 1

    News Focus Home Interactive Has Rebranded As Focus Entertainment

    They've shifted focus

    Following Focus Home Interactive's acquisition of Deck13 Interactive, StreumOn Studio, Dotemu and its label The Arcade Crew, the company has decided to rebrand to Focus Entertainment. In a statement from the company today, it was revealed the decision was to "integrate talents and studios with singular visions in strong and...

    • Xbox
    • Xbox Series X
    • Xbox Series S
    • Xbox One
    • Focus Entertainment

  • 5

    News Assassin's Creed Valhalla Is Getting A Nightmare Difficulty Mode This Week

    Along with other new features

    We're closing in on Assassin's Creed Valhalla's first year and the game is still receiving an abundance of updates. A large amount has been a variety of bug fixes, but amongst the array of patches, various quality of life improvements have surfaced in the game. The latest is scheduled to arrive on September 7 and will...

    • Xbox
    • Xbox Series X
    • Xbox Series S
    • Xbox One

  • 2

    News Stardew Valley Creator Sceptical About Future Updates, Focused On Next Game

    "Right now I am focused on my next game"

    Stardew Valley is expected to hit Xbox Game Pass later this year, and it seems the version we receive may be the final product. The game's developer Eric 'ConcernedApe' Barone has recently commented on how he's unsure whether any more updates will come to the game, as the primary focus right now is on their...

    • Xbox
    • Xbox Series X
    • Xbox Series S
    • Xbox One
    • Stardew Valley

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