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IN WITH THE NEW | Xbox Game Pass expands its library with Redfall, Ravenlok, Fuga: Melodies of Steel 2, and more

Five are coming, five are leaving.

May 2, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

Review

SUCKS TO BE YOU | Redfall review: A bloodless imitation of Arkane’s best work

Dishonored’s magic is spread thin across a co-op open world where compromise is everywhere

May 2, 2023 Jeremy Peel

Article

THE PRICE OF GAME | Xbox's troubles started way before the latest Activision Blizzard setback

This generation has been incredible for Xbox Game Pass, but the wider Xbox ecosystem is struggling. Can Microsoft get back on track?

April 28, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

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KBM VAMP HUNTING | Redfall: sink your fangs into the game with optimized PC specs and approachable options

For the PC crowd.

April 28, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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REWIND AND REJOICE | Time-bending action is back: Quantum Break returns to Steam and Xbox Game Pass

Pulled briefly earlier this month.

April 27, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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MONEY & STUFF | Xbox sales during Microsoft's third quarter fell 30% and there were little gains in content and services

Overall it reported a 7% increase in revenue to the tune of $52.9 billion.

April 26, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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TAKE A LITTLE TRIP | Microsoft Flight Simulator Update 13 takes you to Antarctica and over the white sand beaches of Oceania

Fly over the Moai monoliths, Autograph Tower, and other points of interest.

April 26, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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HEAD IN THE CLOUDS | Shock! UK blocks Microsoft's Activision Blizzard acquisition

"On this basis, the CMA has decided to prohibit the Merger."

April 26, 2023 Connor Makar

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APRIL INTO MAY | The Last Case of Benedict Fox, BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle, Redfall, others coming to Game Pass

More games for your buck.

April 18, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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Guide

TO THE NETHER | Minecraft Legends release times for all regions

Hoping to jump into the latest Minecraft spin-off as soon as possible? Here’s when you’ll be able to access the game.

April 17, 2023 Kelsey Raynor

Review

FLAWED STRATEGY | Minecraft Legends review: a cute kid-friendly strategy adventure, but missing the series’ magic

While Minecraft Legends aims to be a kid-friendly first RTS and fodder for Minecraft fans, it's not entirely successful at either. The backbone of something brilliant lurks within, though.

April 14, 2023 Alex Donaldson

Article

MOBA FOR DUMMIES | Minecraft Legends could be you and your kids’ next Game Pass favourite

The Easter holidays may have only just come to a close, but ahead of the summer – and those long, school-less weeks – you should remember Minecraft Legends.

April 12, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

News

MR WORLDWIDE | PC Game Pass has just launched in 40 new countries

Those in Egypt, Moroco, Ukraine and more can access limited-time rewards if they join up soon.

April 12, 2023 Connor Makar

Article

CYCLE PATH | 2021's best indie is now an Xbox Game Pass must-play

Over and over and over and over – like a hero with a miniature sickle. The joy of repetition really is in you.

April 11, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

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On To New Pastures | Long time Halo dev Joseph Staten is leaving Microsoft after nine years

Staten had recently moved back to Microsoft Publishing.

April 9, 2023 Oisin Kuhnke

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NETHER-ENDING | Minecraft movie will release in 2025, starring Jason Momoa

The movie was first announced in 2014.

April 6, 2023 Kelsey Raynor

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A NEW ROUND OF GAMES | Minecraft Legends, Loop Hero, Iron Brigade, more coming to Xbox Game Pass

New titles to dive into.

April 4, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

Video

CASH HAEMO ROYALE | Vampire Survivors absolutely deserved to win Best Game at the BAFTAs

It achieves more with a handful of sprites and some clever psychology than most AAAs do with infinite budgets.

March 31, 2023 Jim Trinca

Article

PERSONA NON GRATA | Xbox has an embarrassing Square Enix problem

And it's not just that one publisher, either – there's still a big issue Xbox needs to address, Activision Blizzard takeover or not.

March 30, 2023 Alex Donaldson

Article

IF IT AIN’T BROKE | The Witcher 3 Next Gen Update: three months on, I’m still not convinced

CDPR is future-proofing its flagship games, but at a cost to today’s players.

March 29, 2023 Jim Trinca

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ROLL FOR INITIATIVE | Minecraft Dungeons & Dragons DLC adds Forgotten Realms locations, classes, and more

It even has dice rolls.

March 28, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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ID BUY THAT FOR A... | Microsoft scraps the $1 intro Game Pass subscription and looks at "different marketing promotions"

A once-great way of getting into Game Pass Ultimate is gone. But maybe it'll be replaced with something better?

March 27, 2023 Connor Makar

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He Said She Said | Microsoft says it hasn't "pulled any games from PlayStation" following recent Redfall comments

Sony has repeatedly expressed concerns over Microsoft taking games like Call of Duty away from PlayStation.

March 26, 2023 Oisin Kuhnke

Microsoft's Activision Blizzard acquisition edges closer as CMA states deal "will not result in a substantial lessening of competition"

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A GO THEN? MAYBE. | Microsoft's Activision Blizzard acquisition edges closer as CMA states deal "will not result in a substantial lessening of competition"

The CMA is still concerned about cloud competition, though.

March 24, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

News

IT MIGHT HAPPEN | Redfall studio looking into reversing always online requirement for single-player

The requirement wasn't added for insidious purposes.

March 23, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

Article

LORE AND ORDER | What makes Redfall different to other Arkane games? It’s all comes down to trust

Conversations with friends? No, this isn’t a Sally Rooney novel, but an intriguing mechanic in Arkane’s latest sci-fi romp.

March 22, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

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XBOX-SANGUINATION | Stalker, Far Cry 2, and, well, Arkane: Redfall proudly wears its most obvious influences on its bloody sleeve

The trailers don’t do it justice: Redfall looks great, feels great, and promises something great – if Arkane can overcome an age-old problem.

March 22, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

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SKYRIM’S DAD | Oblivion: Somehow, 17 years have passed since The Elder Scrolls went mainstream and changed gaming forever

From Fallout to The Witcher, Oblivion paved the way for console-friendly RPGs to become the dominant force they are today.

March 20, 2023 Jim Trinca

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DELAYED DECISION | European Commission postpones decision on approving Activision Blizzard acquisition until May 22

The decision was original scheduled for April 25.

March 18, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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GODS MADE BY SCIENCE | Redfall story trailer explains how the town became overrun with vampires

Never trust rogue scientists backed by an evil corporation.

March 16, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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PARANORMAL FUN | Ghostwire: Tokyo comes to Xbox on April 12 alongside new content update

Xbox Series players can soon use psychic and paranormal abilities to defeat ghosts and spirits haunting Tokyo.

March 15, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

News

Exclusive Club | Sony thinks Starfield being Xbox exclusive justifies why it's worried about Call of Duty

Microsoft initially said it had no incentive to make Bethesda games console exclusives.

March 13, 2023 Oisin Kuhnke

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Fine Tuning | Microsoft is "confident" that Call of Duty can be optimised for the Switch

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority previously wrote there was no guarantee it would be possible even with Nintendo and Microsoft's recent deal.

March 12, 2023 Oisin Kuhnke

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STILL STREAMING THO | Microsoft will not be on E3's showfloor, will instead support the show via Digital Week

No showfloor presence.

March 11, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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PARANOIA? OR SPITE? | Sony presupposes Microsoft could intentionally release an unoptimized version of Call of Duty on PlayStation

Sony doesn't want to make a Call of Duty deal anyway, it's being said.

March 11, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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X/S BAGGAGE | The Xbox Series S is the best value in gaming – that doesn’t mean it isn’t also a problem

The Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S were always supposed to be treated the same, but the reality of that promise is starting to show its teeth – and it's not good news.

March 9, 2023 Alex Donaldson