While Xbox Game Pass offers an incredible value for money across both PC and consoles, the PC version of the service falls behind due to its lack of features when compared to the likes of Steam. Finally, the Xbox app on Windows will soon offer mod support, allowing for much …
Read More »Forza Horizon 5 surpasses one million players during early access
For years now, Microsoft has offered early access to some of its games as part of a pre-order package for the more expensive special/ultimate editions. Forza Horizon 5 is no different, with Ultimate Edition pre-order customers getting access on Friday the 5th of November, cruising to over a million players …
Read More »November’s PS Now games announced
Each month, Sony adds a number of titles to its ever expanding PlayStation Now game subscription service. Hot on the heels of the service’s 50% off sale, November’s PS Now games have been announced. The PlayStation Now line-up for November is as follows: Mafia: Definitive Edition (Available until the 28th …
Read More »Back 4 Blood surpasses 6 million players
Back 4 Blood is the newest game from Turtle Rock Studios, and the spiritual successor to the Left 4 Dead series of games. It seems demand for a new Left 4 Dead has grown sufficiently strong ever since the release of 2 back in 2009, as Back 4 Blood has …
Read More »Xbox Game Pass fails to hit target growth
Xbox Game Pass is widely regarded as one of the best deals in gaming. Despite this, it seems that users are perhaps not quite ready to fully embrace the world of video game subscriptions, as according to a new financial filing, Xbox Game Pass has failed to meet its target …
Read More »Minecraft Java and Bedrock are coming to Game Pass PC
Minecraft is the best selling video game of all time, with over 200 million copies sold, and 140 million active monthly users. Evenso, not everyone owns the game, and so in order to boost its Game Pass numbers, Xbox has now announced that Minecraft Java Edition and Bedrock Edition will …
Read More »Xbox has partnered with over 200 Japanese developers
While Sony and Microsoft have gone back and forth over the generations when it comes to succeeding as the top platform, one country where the winner has always been predetermined is Japan – with Xbox’s presence nearly non-existent in the country. According to Xbox’s Phil Spencer however, Sony’s home turf …
Read More »Back 4 Blood, Destiny 2: Beyond Light and more come to Game Pass
Like clockwork, Microsoft has announced the upcoming lineup of games set to be coming to its Game Pass subscription service. For the first half of October, subscribers can look forward to day-one releases, old DLC and more. Making the announcement, Microsoft revealed the upcoming line-up of games set to make …
Read More »Back 4 Blood PC system requirements announced
Following on from a successful beta in August, Back 4 Blood is set to officially release in less than two weeks. With that in mind, Turtle Rock Studios has revealed the game's finalised minimum and recommended PC system requirements. While Back 4 Blood will be available to buy via Steam …
Read More »Xbox Game Pass reportedly surpasses 30 million subscribers
It has been made quite clear that Microsoft is going all in on Xbox Game Pass, viewing it as the future of the Xbox brand (and gaming as a whole). The console manufacturer has seen great success, amassing millions of subscribers, however a new slip of the tongue may have …
Read More »Marvel’s Avengers coming to Xbox Game Pass PC, console and cloud
Last year, there were rumours that Marvel's Avengers would end up on Xbox Game Pass at some point, a theory that only continued to gain ground as the player base dwindled. Now, a full year on from launch, the game will be coming to Game Pass across all available platforms. …
Read More »Subnautica Below Zero, Sable and more come to Game Pass
Microsoft is continuing to add new titles to its Xbox Game Pass subscription service. While the second half of September won’t see any major titles added, there is plenty coming to the service, offering a little something for everyone. The full list of titles coming to Game Pass during the …
Read More »Final Fantasy VII (not that one) is coming to PlayStation Now
PlayStation Now is a game subscription service not unlike Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass. While much cheaper than Game Pass, the quality of titles added to the service on a monthly basis is quite often less appealing than Microsoft’s. For the month of September, subscribers will be able to play 7 …
Read More »Gamescom 2021: Retro Rogue-like DOOM inspired FPS ‘Into the Pit’ announced
As the video games industry matures, some players wish to go back to the simpler times, when gameplay was the main focus, and fast-paced action was king. Into the Pit appears to be just that, taking heavy inspiration from the classic DOOM titles, but with a Wizardly twist. Announced to …
Read More »Gamescom 2021: Massive State of Decay 2 update announced
State of Decay 2 is the latest game from development studio Undead Labs. Released in 2018, the game’s studio was later confirmed to have been acquired by Microsoft. While the team works on the game’s sequel, State of Decay 2 continues to be updated, bringing new content to its now …
Read More »Gamescom 2021: Humble’s games are coming day one to Game Pass
In recent years, Humble (the company behind Humble Bundle) has gotten into publishing video games. Some of the publisher’s titles have included breakout hits such as Temtem, Void Bastards, Prodeus and more. During the 2021 Xbox Gamescom conference, the console manufacturer revealed that they are partnering with Humble to bring …
Read More »Sea of Thieves breaks new record with nearly 5 million monthly active players
Sea of Thieves seems to be one of Microsoft and Rare’s greatest modern successes. While the game launched in a relatively bare-bones state, it has seen consistent support from both Rare and Microsoft, adding a great deal of new content and amassing a dedicated audience as a result. This audience …
Read More »New games announced for Xbox Game Pass
Microsoft has ensured that its Xbox Game Pass subscription service sees an influx of new titles join the it regularly throughout every month. Furthermore, already available titles consistently get updated with mobile and cloud support. Such is the case with the second half of August, including titles such as Star …
Read More »Xbox Game Pass won’t be coming to rival consoles any time soon
There has been a lot of speculation around Microsoft bringing Xbox Game Pass to other console platforms over the years. The Nintendo Switch in particular has been at the forefront of these rumours, possibly with an xCloud powered version of Game Pass for the handheld console. Unfortunately, for the time …
Read More »Codemasters library added to EA Play
Back in February of this year, it was officially announced that EA had acquired the UK-based video game developer and publisher Codemasters for $1.2 billion. Known best for their multiple racing franchises, more than half a dozen of the studio’s previous titles have now been added to EA’s game subscription …
Read More »Hades, Microsoft Solitaire and SKATE come to Game Pass
Microsoft is continually updating its Game Pass subscription service with a plethora of new games. The console manufacturer has now revealed which games will be joining (and leaving) the service in the first half of August. The games coming to Xbox Game Pass during the first half of August are: …
Read More »Microsoft is delisting Forza Motorsport 7 and all DLCs due to expiring licenses
We're still at least a year away from the next Forza Motorsport releasing and unfortunately, soon the previous game in the series, Forza Motorsport 7, won't be available either. This week, Microsoft announced that on the 15th of September 2021, Forza Motorsport 7 will reach ‘End of Life' status, a …
Read More »Xbox is said to be working on two Dragon-focused games
Of all the game cancellations in recent years, Microsoft’s Scalebound is perhaps one of the most infamous. The action-RPG from PlatinumGames was announced back in 2014 for Xbox One, before unceremoniously getting cancelled in 2017 by the console manufacturer. It seems Microsoft still has interest in the genre and themes …
Read More »Just 4% of physical sales for Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance were on Xbox
While PlayStation has been leading the pack with regards to console sales for the past generation – and early numbers seem to suggest a similar lead with PS5 – the disparity between Xbox and PlayStation consoles is still rather competitive. It seems that Game Pass has had an effect on …
Read More »RDR2, God of War and more reportedly coming to PS Now
While Microsoft has received a great deal of praise for its Xbox Game Pass subscription service, PlayStation has similarly offered its own service (called PlayStation Now) to much less fanfare. It would seem that Sony may be preparing to increase not only the quality but quantity of games coming to …
Read More »LIMBO, Need for Speed and more come to Game Pass
Microsoft refuses to let up with its consistent addition of new games to its Game Pass subscription service. Though not the biggest month ever, the console manufacturer has now announced what games will be joining the service during the remainder of June and the beginning of July. The games which …
Read More »S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chernobyl gameplay trailer revealed at E3 2021
It has been four years since GSC Game World revealed that it was working on Stalker 2 again. Now during E3, the game has finally had a proper reveal and better yet, it'll be coming to Xbox Game Pass on day one. Last night during the Xbox and Bethesda E3 …
Read More »Here is every title coming to Game Pass at launch
Microsoft recently held its E3 showcase, highlighting 30 upcoming games which are set to be coming to Xbox consoles. Of these games, 27 are coming to Game Pass. Here is the full list of games which are set to arrive on the service day-and-date. As expected, Microsoft is continuing to …
Read More »A Plague Tale: Innocence sequel announced
A Plague Tale: Innocence was one of the biggest surprises of 2019. The stealth-horror game offered a unique world to navigate, an interesting and heartwarming/breaking story, and an excellent soundtrack. The team at Asobo Studio have now officially announced A Plague Tale: Requiem, a direct sequel coming in 2022. Announced …
Read More »Microsoft officially announces an xCloud streaming stick
Microsoft has been betting big on Xbox Game Pass. With this subscription service, it appears as though Microsoft is trying to make playing Xbox games as accessible as possible. Following the functionality allowing for Game Pass titles to be streamed onto mobile devices, Microsoft has now confirmed that it is …
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