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With the Xbox Series X and S launching on the 10th of November, and pre-orders set to go live in just under a week, demand for the next generation consoles is likely to be at its peak. Meanwhile the effects of COVID-19 has led to various complications both for production …

Throughout each month, Microsoft announces and adds new titles to its Xbox Game Pass subscription service. While the titles joining the service for the first half of September were already announced, the console manufacturer has now revealed what titles subscribers can look forward to for the rest of the month …

We are just one day away from project xCloud officially joining Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and rolling out to Android devices across the world. Microsoft had already revealed a handful of games that will be available for cloud streaming back when the announcement was made, but today, the company has …

When Microsoft recently revealed the prices for its upcoming Xbox Series X and S consoles, many expressed their surprise at just how relatively cheap the consoles were, with particular note being given to the lower-cost Series S. According to one insider, the console manufacturer has achieved this by taking a …

While the upfront cost of a brand new console is often a daunting idea, Microsoft has made the proposition easier through the creation of Xbox All Access, which allows fans to purchase an Xbox console with no upfront costs, instead utilising a system similar to smartphones – paying off the …

While HDR represented a major enhancement in colours and visuals, allowing for much more impressive experiences, the format has been fragmented into competing implementations. Of these, Dolby Vision is commonly regarded as being the best. It is therefore a welcome surprise to see that the next-generation Xbox consoles will not …

The Assassin’s Creed games have long been known to be taxing on console hardware. The open-world stealth action titles have historically run at 30fps on consoles, with that number dipping even further on occasion. It appears as though this limitation may finally be removed with the upcoming generation of consoles, …

One of the main evolutions in technology coming to the upcoming generation of consoles is the implementation of SSDs over mechanical harddrives. While Sony’s SSD will offer a more standardised size (despite being custom made) allowing for relatively easy expansion, Microsoft has announced that its SSDs will arrive in proprietary …

Though Microsoft have yet to reveal the launch price of its upcoming Xbox Series X, the console manufacturer did recently reveal not only the much-rumoured Series S, but also its price tag. Thanks to this announcement however, the price of the Series X has also seemingly been confirmed, as sources …

Tokyo Game Show recently unveiled its line-up of showcases which are set to go live when the event begins later this month on the 24th of September. With Microsoft headlining the event with a 50-minute showcase, many fans hoped to see more news regarding the impending Xbox Series X (and …

On a regular and consistent basis, Microsoft announces and adds new games to its Xbox Game Pass subscription service. The console manufacturer has announced its next batch of titles set to be joining the service, and they include Destiny 2’s Shadowkeep and Forsaken expansions, as well as Resident Evil VII: …

While the Summer Game Fest has only recently ended, there are still many more gaming events left for 2020. One of the biggest is Tokyo Game Show. Beginning on the 24th of September, fans will be given many first-looks at some of the biggest games set to come out of …

While we don't yet know exactly when Halo: Infinite is launching, it hasn't stopped Microsoft from beginning to market the much-anticipated shooter. One way that the console manufacturer is drumming up excitement is through a partnership with Monster energy, which will allow fans to obtain double XP boosts, as well …

Each month, Microsoft offers four free games to those who are subscribed to the console manufacturer’s Xbox Live Gold service. For the month of September, subscribers can get their hands on Tom Clancy’s The Division, The Book of Unwritten Tales 2, de Blob 2, and Armed and Dangerous. These games …

The recent delay of Halo: Infinite from Holiday 2020 to an indeterminate time in 2021 was certainly unexpected. While citing the global pandemic as being a core reason for the delay, many fans took to believing that the underwhelming gameplay demo reveal also played a part. As such, some began …

Each month, Microsoft expands the line-up of titles available on its game subscription service, Xbox Game Pass. While the console manufacturer previously announced which games would be joining the service for the month of August, Microsoft has now updated that list with even more titles – including Resident Evil 7 …

One of the key areas where Microsoft has somewhat lagged behind this generation has been the dashboard, which has been somewhat clunky and slow over the lifespan of the Xbox One. As Microsoft prepares for the Xbox Series X, the dashboard UI is getting an overhaul, reworking the interface for …

The past few generations have seen manufacturers create revised versions of their respective consoles – be it the Xbox 360 Arcade or the PS3 Slim. As the generation nears its end, both Microsoft and Sony have in the past released further revised consoles in order to sell a few more …

Microsoft Flight Simulator is undoubtedly an ambitious game, attempting to map the entire world in such detail that which hasn’t been seen before in another title. With the game finally launching and review embargoes lifted, it appears as though Microsoft and Asobo Studio have pulled it off, as the game …

The latest Call of Duty Duty title, Modern Warfare, has become infamous for its bloated file size and massive patches. That being said, the latest patch is most likely the most egregious. The first-person shooter recently released a patch which fixes a graphical bug that has been plaguing the title. …

Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout has quickly proven to be one of the biggest hits of the Summer. The Takeshi’s Castle styled Battle Royale game recently released to server-breaking levels of enthusiasm – selling over 2 million copies on PC alone in less than a week. Though Fall Guys is currently …

One of the issues that many racing titles face is the fact that licenses with car companies only last so long, with the agreements put in place expiring after a certain amount of time. Such is the case with Forza Horizon 3, which is set to be delisted at the …

For months, both Sony and Microsoft have been drip feeding new information on the companies’ respective next generation video game consoles. One of the key details – being the console’s launch date – has until now remained a secret (aside form a vague ‘Holiday 2020’). Though Sony have yet to reveal when its PlayStation 5 will launch, Microsoft have officially announced that the Xbox Series X will come out this November.

Halo: Infinite was marketed from the offset as being THE Xbox launch exclusive for Microsoft’s upcoming next generation Series X console. It therefore comes as a great surprise that the game has now been delayed to 2021, with no firm release date. Making the announcement on Twitter, 343 Industries released …

Earlier this year, Microsoft announced its Xbox 20/20 initiative, in which the console manufacturer promised to release new Xbox information on a monthly basis for the entirety of 2020. Just one month into the initiative however, Microsoft appeared to forget about Xbox 20/20. Since then, Xbox news has been inconsistent, leading …

Microsoft is continuing to add more and more titles to its lineup of Game Pass offerings, fleshing out the subscription service with new games on a monthly basis. For the month of August, subscribers can look forward to over a dozen games, including Final Fantasy VII HD and Flight Simulator. …

Obsidian took quite a risk at XO19 last year when it announced Grounded. Rather than sticking to its single-player RPG roots, a small team at Obsidian splintered off to work on an early access survival game. As it turns out, Obsidian knocked it out of the park too, with Grounded …

Just a few weeks ago, Microsoft announced its intentions to officially launch Project xCloud in September, bundling it in as part of the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate membership. Now, we have some more specific details, including an exact launch date and a list of supported games. Beginning on the 15th …

With the next generation of video game consoles on the horizon, Microsoft revealed its intentions with the Xbox brand, highlighting its emphasis on backwards and forward compatibility while still allowing its next-generation Xbox Series X to shine. The console manufacturer did this through introducing a large “Optimised for Series X” …

Since Halo 5: Guardians’ release back in 2015, the Battle Royale genre has exploded onto the scene, changing the way that many multiplayer games are played, and even created. Though 343 previously claimed that Halo: Infinite wouldn't launch with a Battle Royale mode, the game’s page listing in Japan suggests …