Microsoft ended 2023 with one final double-sized wave of Xbox Game Pass titles in December, rather than the usual two. Now as we enter 2024, things are returning to normal, with two waves of games per month. The first set of games heading to Game Pass in January 2024 have …
Read More »Starfield faces growing criticism months after launch
While Starfield launched to positive reviews, fan sentiments around the game have soured in the months since launch. The game already had a mixed reception in Steam user reviews but in recent weeks, the game has dropped to a mostly negative rating.
Read More »South Park: Snow Day gets official release date
Last month, we finally got the official unveiling of the next South Park video game. South Park: Snow Day is on the way, offering a 3D take on the mountain town and its many characters. At the time, we learned the game was due to release in March, but now …
Read More »Players have spent an average of 40 hours in Starfield
Despite years of build-up and hype, Starfield’s launch ended up being one of the most controversial of the year, with fans and critics alike taking the time to discuss the merits and failings of Bethesda Game Studios’ approach to game development. Still, the RPG has been enjoyed by millions, and …
Read More »Minecraft FINALLY gets 4K support on Xbox
Despite being by far the best-selling game of all time with more than 300 million copies sold, Minecraft on consoles has fallen far behind when it comes to receiving any tech upgrades – so much so that on the latest and greatest Series X, the game was still limited to …
Read More »Fallout 4’s next-gen update for Xbox Series X/S and PS5 has been delayed
Starfield isn't the only game Bethesda is working on right now. In recent weeks, we've seen an update to mod support for Skyrim, new content for Fallout 76 and we've been anticipating a ‘next-gen' graphics update for Fallout 4 on Xbox Series X/S and PS5. While Fallout 4's upgrade was …
Read More »Xbox Year in Review goes live
As the year concludes, Microsoft (among many others) have published their annual Spotify-Wrapped-like experiences, letting you take a look back at all the games you played throughout the year – and any specific trends or patterns that you happened to engage with over the past 365 days. The Xbox 2023 …
Read More »Kojima’s Xbox game officially titled ‘OD’ in new trailer
We've already talked about Hellblade 2 and Arkane's Blade but Xbox wasn't stopping there with its Game Awards announcements. Hideo Kojima also appeared on stage, alongside director film Jordan Peele, to discuss his upcoming Xbox game. Kojima's Xbox exclusive title is officially titled ‘OD', which ties in with previous rumours …
Read More »Arkane Studios is working on a third-person Blade game
As promised, Xbox Game Studios showed up in force at The Game Awards last night. Not only did we get a new trailer for Ninja Theory's Hellblade 2, but Arkane also made an appearance. The bad news is, we aren't getting Dishonored 3 like rumours claimed. However, they are working …
Read More »Hellblade 2 returns with incredible trailer and 2024 launch date
Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 was first revealed at The Game Awards in 2019. We've had a few more teasers since then, but the game has made one final TGAs appearance before its launch next year with a new gameplay trailer. Ninja Theory earned plenty of praise for Hellblade's visuals but …
Read More »Starfield has reached 12 million players since launch
Starfield has had an interesting trajectory. Following an extensive and lengthy marketing strategy, the game launched to a great deal of interest, amassing more than 10 million players within its first month. Since then however, growth has slowed down significantly, with the title garnering just a couple more million players …
Read More »Xbox spends over $1 Billion a year to bring titles to Game Pass
Ever since Xbox Game Pass was first introduced, the game subscription service has become Microsoft’s primary strategy for the Xbox ecosystem, adding a bunch of games on a monthly basis – both first and third-party. Thanks to an interview with CEO of Gaming Phil Spencer, it has now been revealed …
Read More »KitGuru Advent Calendar Day 4 – Win one of THREE Seagate Game Drives! (closed)
For Day 4 of the KitGuru Advent Calendar, we have teamed up with Seagate to give THREE lucky winners a storage boost. We have three prizes today, one winner will get a 1TB PCIe 4 NVMe SSD, one winner will get the 2TB Special Edition Starfield Seagate Game Drive for Xbox and another winner will get a Han Solo Special Edition FireCuda 2TB HDD.
Read More »Turtle Beach’s latest controller aims to make stick drift a thing of the past and packs a built-in display
Turtle Beach recently introduced a new game controller, the Stealth Ultra wireless controller for Xbox and PC. This latest addition to their product line has various features and personalisation possibilities, featuring a built-in display, a rapid charge dock and AntiDrift thumbsticks. One of the key features of the Stealth Ultra …
Read More »Hellblade 2 may return next week with new trailer
Microsoft has already confirmed plans to share some big news at The Game Awards next week but the big surprise may have just been spoiled. Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 has begun to appear in ratings board listings, indicating that a new trailer is on the way. As spotted by Insider …
Read More »We’re only getting one wave of Game Pass titles this month
While typically Microsoft has two waves of titles hitting Game Pass each month, December is being handled a bit differently. Due to the holidays, we're getting one big wave of games this month instead, all announced at once. Following on from a leak this morning, Microsoft has now confirmed December's …
Read More »Xbox November Update introduces compact mode for handheld systems
We've reached the last day of the month and to wrap things up, Microsoft has now detailed its big Xbox platform update for November. The Xbox app is getting updated with new features on PC to improve the experience on desktops, as well as some new updates geared towards handheld …
Read More »This month’s Xbox Game Pass update has leaked
While we typically see leaks for monthly PlayStation Plus games and previously would regularly see leaks for Xbox's Games with Gold program, it is rare to see a month's Xbox Game Pass update leaked ahead of time. That has changed this month, with twelve games now confirmed to be joining …
Read More »Nvidia’s latest game bundle includes three months of PC Game Pass with RTX 40 GPUs
Recently, Nvidia announced plans to bundle a three-month subscription to PC Game Pass when picking up a six-month GeForce Now Ultimate subscription. As it turns out, the company's partnership with Microsoft doesn't end there. Now, Nvidia has revealed its latest GeForce game bundle, giving new RTX 40 GPU buyers access …
Read More »Xbox confirms plans to appear at The Game Awards with new announcements
While Xbox's first-party studios don't have any games in the running for GOTY at this year's edition of The Game Awards, the company does have a few nominees in other categories, with Starfield, Hi-Fi Rush and Forza Motorsport in the running for a few categories. Now, Microsoft has publicly revealed …
Read More »Microsoft slashes Xbox Series X/S console prices by 25%
The Xbox Series X is three years old now, which means we're finally starting to see meaningful holiday season sales for the system. For Black Friday this year, Microsoft has slashed the price of the Xbox Series X on Amazon, bringing it down from £480 to £359. Unfortunately, you won't …
Read More »Microsoft and Iron Galaxy team up for Killer Instinct Anniversary Edition
When the Xbox One launched in 2013, Microsoft brought back Killer Instinct. The game has since been made available across Xbox and PC and now in celebration of the game's 10th anniversary, Iron Galaxy is returning to the project. Iron Galaxy announced plans for a new 10th Anniversary Edition of …
Read More »Baldur’s Gate 3 – physical Deluxe Edition announced
Earlier this week, Larian Studios teased that we would be getting official news on a physical release for Baldur’s Gate 3. Following the reveal that the release date for the long-awaited Xbox version would be announced at The Game Awards, the studio has now officially announced its Baldur’s Gate 3 …
Read More »SEGA refutes Microsoft acquisition rumours
Earlier this year, it was reported that Microsoft was considering an acquisition of the Japanese entertainment giant SEGA – among other potential purchases. Now, SEGA’s COO has spoken out on these rumours, claiming that “I don't think that kind of transaction is going to happen.” During this year’s Web Summit …
Read More »Larian will announce Baldur’s Gate 3’s Xbox release at The Game Awards
In recent weeks, Larian has made it very clear that the Xbox version of Baldur's Gate 3 is coming along nicely. The development team even significantly reduced the game's memory usage while optimising for the Series S, a benefit that will be coming to other platforms as well. Now, it …
Read More »Persona 5 Tactica, Rollderdrome and Dune are heading to Game Pass
We're now halfway through the month which means it is time for another wave of Xbox Game Pass titles to be announced. Unfortunately, the second half of November is a tad quiet, with just a few titles joining the library, although this does include the day-one release of Persona 5 …
Read More »Baldur’s Gate 3 Xbox announcement teased by Larian
So far, Xbox players have been missing out on one of the biggest games of the year, with Baldur’s Gate 3 initially not arriving on Microsoft’s console due to parity clauses surrounding the Xbox Series S. In working with Microsoft, Larian Studios have promised that an Xbox version of BG3 …
Read More »Playground’s Fable reboot appears to still be years away
We've known about Playground Games' Fable reboot since 2018, but it was only this year that we finally saw a real trailer for the game. Unfortunately, it seems that we're still quite a long way off from returning to Albion, as the studio is hiring once again for a number …
Read More »HyperX launches new Clutch Gladiate Xbox RGB controller
HyperX has released the Clutch Gladiate RGB gaming controller, a new input device designed for Xbox and PC. With its transparent design, the Clutch Gladiate RGB offers next-level customisation options through full-body RGB lighting. The controller features six RGB panels that provide three lighting effects, five brightness levels, and seven …
Read More »PC Game Pass sees 4x growth in Japan
With Xbox being the only console manufacturer of the Big 3 to not originate from Japan, Microsoft has struggled in the past to gain any ground within the region. That said, Head of Xbox Phil Spencer has made a point of targeting the Japanese market – now revealing that PC …
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