TodayThu, 6th Aug 2020

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  Random We're Loving This Trailer Of Halo Infinite For The N64

  If only it were real

  Ever wondered what Halo Infinite might have looked like on the Nintendo 64? Your questions have been answered! YouTuber Hoolopee has created an amazing mock-up trailer for the game which you can see above. The video is based on the recent Halo Infinite gameplay reveal at the Xbox Games Showcase, although it certainly takes some...

  • 32 mins ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X
  • Halo
  • Halo Infinite
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  Reminder These 6 Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass

  Ready to download

  Darksiders Genesis Microsoft only announced that seven more games were coming to Xbox Game Pass as recently as yesterday, and now six of them are already available to download across Xbox One and PC! There are more games on the way this month - check out our recent August Xbox Game Pass roundup for a more exhaustive selection -...

  • 1 hour ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Game Pass
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  6

  News Microsoft Ends Project xCloud Testing On iOS, Focusing On Android For Now

  Intends to reach "all devices" eventually

  Microsoft has revealed that it's ended its Project xCloud preview testing on Apple iOS devices earlier than expected, with the preview continuing for Android users until September 11th. In a statement to The Verge, the company explained that it was putting its focus on the service's Android release next...

  • 2 hours ago
  • Xbox
  • Project xCloud
  • Android
  • iOS
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  1

  News Xbox Big Gaming Weekend: Enjoy Free Multiplayer & 10 Great Games

  Play Borderlands 3, Gears 5, etc for free

  Microsoft is hosting a Big Gaming Weekend on Xbox over the next few days, including free access to a bunch of great games, as well as free Xbox Live multiplayer for everyone! Here's the full list of 10 games, complete with links to the Microsoft Store to download: ARK: Survival Evolved (Xbox One,...

  • 4 hours ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Game Pass
  • Big Gaming Weekend
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  6

  News Sperasoft Is Assisting 343 With The Development Of Halo Infinite

  Backup is here, Chief

  Phil Spencer has made it quite clear at this point that Halo Infinite will be shipping with the Xbox Series X this holiday season. To ensure the Master Chief arrives on time, 343 Industries has called on the assistance of various developers outside of Microsoft. One happens to be Sperasoft, which specialises in co-development...

  • 7 hours ago
  • Xbox
  • Halo Infinite
  • 343 Industries
  • Sperasoft

YesterdayWed, 5th Aug 2020

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  News Microsoft Reveals 7 More Games Coming To Xbox Game Pass In August

  The first batch of the month

  Microsoft has revealed the first set of games coming to Xbox Game Pass for console and PC in August. The vast majority are arriving tomorrow, August 6th including popular action-RPG Darksiders: Genesis, as well as the first instalment in the horror series The Dark Pictures Anthology. And on August 13th, the beloved...

  • 23 hours ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Game Pass
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  News Another 5 Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass Soon

  Update: Removal date confirmed

  Update (Wed 5th Aug, 2020 14:30 BST): Microsoft has now confirmed that these five games will leave Xbox Game Pass on Friday, August 14. Enjoy them while you can! Original story (Fri 31st Jul, 2020 19:00 BST): Microsoft has revealed five games that will be removed from Xbox Game Pass in August, including a couple of...

  • 23 hours ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Game Pass
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  23

  News No Changes Being Made To Xbox Live Gold For Now, Says Microsoft

  Update: The company provides a statement

  Update (Wed 5th Aug, 2020 17:45 BST): Microsoft has commented on the removal of Xbox Live mentions from its Service Agreement (which you can see in the original story below), telling Windows Central the following: "The update to 'Xbox online service' in the Microsoft Services Agreement refers to the...

  • 20 hours ago
  • Xbox
  • Microsoft
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  34

  News Upset About PlayStation Exclusive Content? Prepare For More, Says Industry Insider

  "The next year will be a marathon of getting upset"

  Yesterday, Sony confirmed that various content in the upcoming Marvel's Avengers - including the friendly neighbourhood Spider-Man - would be PlayStation exclusive, making some Xbox fans as green (and angry) as the Hulk

  • 1 day ago
  • Sony
  • PS4
  • Marvels Avengers
  • Spider-Man
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  22

  News Microsoft Teams With Samsung In New Project xCloud Partnership

  Including a special Xbox Game Pass app

  Microsoft and Samsung have announced a new Project xCloud partnership today which will "make gaming more accessible to players around the world" - and it's a big focus of the new Galaxy Note 20. Those who pre-order the new Note 20 will have the option to select a Gaming Bundle at checkout, which will include...

  • 21 hours ago
  • Xbox
  • Samsung
  • Xbox Game Pass
  • Project xCloud
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  16

  Random Xbox Is Getting An Official Classic Controller Cake

  Grab a slice in the UK this September

  We've seen some interesting Xbox merch over the years, but this literally takes the cake - The official Xbox Classic Controller Cake is making its way to Tesco and Asda in the UK this September. This was revealed by Head of Xbox Gear John Friend on Twitter, who shared a look at the cake itself along with its...

  • 1 day ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X
  • Random
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  News More Perks Are Now Available For Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Members

  Naruto to Boruto, Sea of Thieves & more

  Update: Microsoft has also unveiled a couple of additional Xbox Game Pass Perks that are now available - a Battle Masters Pack for World of Tanks, and a Gunfighters Pack for World of Warships: Legends. Enjoy! Original story: Microsoft has released its latest batch of Xbox Game Pass Perks for Ultimate...

  • 1 day ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Game Pass
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  9

  News Sega Announces 'Global' Release For Phantasy Star Online 2

  Episode 4 update now available

  Update: Sega has confirmed that Phantasy Star Online 2 "global access" is now available across 33 regions on Xbox and PC following the release of its Episode 4 update earlier today. If you want to check out the full patch notes for Episode 4, you'll find them on the game's official website. Original story: It's...

  • 1 day ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox One
  • Phantasy Star Online 2
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  8

  News Obsidian Is Working On A Project That Isn't Grounded Or Avowed

  Talk about a busy studio

  You'd have thought Xbox studio Obsidian would have its hands full with survival adventure Grounded and upcoming fantasy RPG Avowed, but it's also working on another new project (thanks PC Gamer). This comes from Studio Design Director Josh

  • 1 day ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X
  • Obsidian
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  News The New Xbox Store Has Begun Rolling Out To Insiders

  Ahead of its public release this fall

  Microsoft has has begun rolling out the brand-new Microsoft Store on Xbox to select Insiders, which will gradually be made available to more players over time before releasing publicly this fall. For now, the new store is being issued to a random subset of users located in the US, UK, Canada (English only) and...

  • 16 hours ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Insiders
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  2

  News Soulslike Action-RPG Mortal Shell Arrives On Xbox Later This Month

  Enter into a shattered and twisted world

  Publisher Playstack and developer Cold Symmetry have announced today that action-RPG Mortal Shell will arrive on Xbox One later this month on August 18th (via Gematsu). "Awakening as an empty vessel, you will enter into a shattered and twisted world where the remains of humanity wither and rot," says the...

  • 22 hours ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox One
  • Mortal Shell

Tuesday4th Aug 2020

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  26

  News Platinum Tells Fans To Send Phil Spencer A Letter If They Want To See Microsoft's Scalebound IP Revived

  "Phil, let's do it again together"

  Following Microsoft's Xbox Games Showcase recently, head of Xbox Phil Spencer spoke about how one of his favourite moments of the entire event was when Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age was announced for the platform. "It's just an area of focus for us to make sure all creators globally feel like Xbox...

  • 2 days ago
  • Xbox
  • Microsoft
  • Phil Spencer
  • PlatinumGames
  • Japan
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  14

  Deals Over 150 Games, Bundles & Add-Ons In This Week's Xbox Sale (Aug 4-11)

  Including a QuakeCon Sale

  Still no sign of that Xbox Summer Sale! This week's list of deals is still the usual 150-or-so games, bundles and add-ons, complete with Deals with Gold, Spotlight and Quake-Con offers. We've highlighted a few of the most notable Xbox games offers in this week's current sale below, and Xbox Live's Major Nelson has listed...

  • 2 days ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox 360
  • Xbox One
  • Deals With Gold
  • Features
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  6

  News New HDR Calibration Feature Being Rolled Out To Xbox Insiders

  "Quicker and easier"

  Xbox Insiders have begun receiving a new HDR Calibration App on Xbox One, which seemingly allows you to calibrate your games for HDR in a much "quicker and easier" fashion. It appears as though only a few Xbox Insiders have access to this feature at the moment, but we're assuming it'll be rolled out to the public eventually...

  • 2 days ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X
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  18

  News Microsoft Unveils Lineup Of Mobile Gaming Accessories For Project xCloud

  Now available for purchase

  Following today's news that Microsoft will be launching Project xCloud as part of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate beginning September 15th, the company has also unveiled a new lineup of "Designed for Xbox" mobile gaming accessories. You'll find more product details over at Xbox Wire, but here's a brief overview: Razer...

  • 2 days ago
  • Xbox
  • Project xCloud
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  60

  News Some Xbox Fans Want To Boycott Marvel's Avengers Over Sony Deal

  Spider-Man will be exclusive to PlayStation

  After lots of rumours and speculation, Sony finally confirmed yesterday what some Marvel's Avengers fans on Xbox had been fearing - Spider-Man will be exclusive to the PS4 and PS5 versions of the game, arriving in early 2021. And as a result, some Xbox fans are now suggesting boycotting the game. At the...

  • 2 days ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X
  • Marvels Avengers
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  26

  News Project xCloud Launches With Xbox Game Pass Ultimate On September 15

  With over 100 games playable

  Microsoft has revealed more details today on its Project xCloud game streaming service, revealing that it's launching in beta with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate on September 15th - but only on Android devices for now. As announced last month, Project xCloud will allow Ultimate subscribers to play "over 100 titles" via the...

  • 2 days ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X
  • Project xCloud
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  17

  News Project xCloud Will Officially Support The PlayStation 4 Controller

  Yes, you can use your DualShock 4

  Microsoft revealed earlier today that Project xCloud will launch with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate on September 15th, and it'll be compatible with various controllers - including the PS4's DualShock 4. Until now, the DualShock 4 has worked unofficially as part of the Project xCloud Preview (albeit with some issues), but...

  • 2 days ago
  • Xbox
  • Project xCloud
  • PS4
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  Guide What Is Project xCloud & How Does It Work?

  Everything you need to know

  Microsoft announced today that Xbox Project xCloud will officially launch on Android as part of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate on September 15th at no extra charge for subscribers to the service. But what exactly is Project xCloud, and how can it benefit you? We've put together a brief guide featuring some commonly asked...

  • 2 days ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X
  • Project xCloud
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  4

  Guide Will Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout Come To Xbox?

  The popular battle royale party game

  Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout - the battle royale Takeshi's Castle / Total Wipeout style party game launched for PC and PS4 earlier today, and it's fair to say it's gone down a storm. It's currently the top seller on Steam, and its servers have crashed multiple times due to overwhelming player demand. There's...

  • 2 days ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X
  • Fall Guys
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  News You Can Now Pre-Install Battletoads With Xbox Game Pass

  The wait is almost over

  It's finally almost here, Battletoads fans! After 26 long years, the latest game in the series arrives on August 20th, and it's now available to pre-install for Xbox Game Pass subscribers. You can grab it by heading to the official Microsoft Store page or searching for it on your Xbox One, and the install size is around...

  • 2 days ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox One
  • Battletoads
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  7

  News No, Microsoft Hasn't Dropped The 'Xbox' From Xbox Game Pass

  It's just a design choice

  We reported a couple of days ago that Microsoft was changing the look of Xbox Game Pass to the design you see above, removing the word "Xbox" and replacing it with the brand's logo instead. As a result, some have speculated that the service is being renamed entirely to just "Game Pass", but this isn't the case. In a...

  • 2 days ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox Game Pass
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  News Pacer Brings Anti-Gravity Combat Racing To Xbox This September

  'The most explosive game of its kind'

  R8 Games has announced that high-octane anti-gravity racer Pacer is coming to Xbox One on September 17th. The game, which has been in Early Access on Steam for a few years now, will allow players to race in a variety of single player modes (including the battle royale inspired 'Storm') or with up to 10 players...

  • 2 days ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox One
  • Pacer