News HEEDING THE CALL | The Xbox and Activision love-in formally begins this year with the Xbox and Call of Duty showcases – now back-to-back I mean, it can't be anything but Call of Duty right? April 30, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke
News O, CANADA | If Fallout 5's going to set the world on fire, Bethesda should head north of the border If Bethesda wants to take the Fallout series to the next level with its next game, why not look to the US' polite – but no less fascinating – neighbour? April 28, 2024 Mark Warren
News LOOSE CANON | The Fenix rises again? Did a veteran COG actor just spill the beans on Gears of War 6? Prepare to crouch behind cover again. April 25, 2024 Fran Ruiz
News TAMRIEL TV? | Is an Elder Scrolls TV show going to follow Fallout? Bethesda doesn't seem to be in any rush Todd Howard sounds like he plans to keep on being picky, and that's fine. April 11, 2024 Mark Warren
News READY FOR TOMORROW | As Xbox prepares for "the biggest technological leap ever" with its next-gen hardware, it sets up a preservation team to future-proof the platform "We remain committed to bringing forward the amazing library of Xbox games for future generations of players to enjoy." April 7, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke
News WAR NEVER CHANGES | Gears of War 6 looks set for a summer reveal says a new report, alongside this year's Call of Duty It's been a while since we last saw an entry in the Xbox series. April 7, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke
Article COMFY GRIND | As The Elder Scrolls Online turns 10, here's why you should be playing Bethesda's overlooked Skyrim follow-up You don't have to sit there just waiting for TES VI, you know. April 4, 2024 Fran Ruiz
News SWITCHING SIDES | It sounds like Xbox wants a piece of the Nintendo Switch pie, as a new report claims that it's working on a "fully native" handheld Taking that play everywhere mantra quite seriously, it seems. March 24, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke
News FRIENDLY RIVALRY | PS5 owners seem very keen to buy Xbox console exclusives - Rare hit topping the pre-order chart The times really are changing. March 11, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke
News UPDATE AHOY | Sea of Thieves' next update brings in anti-cheat, solo-play Safer Seas changes, and plenty more You should hopefully soon see a lot less cheaters on your journeys. March 10, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke
News PLEASE REMAIN CALM | Don't panic, Starfield definitely isn't coming to Nintendo Switch It’s just a little Twitter gaffe from Bethesda in regards to - guess what? A Skyrim update! March 1, 2024 Mark Warren
Guide The best FPS games to play in 2024 Sometimes, you just need to pop some heads. Feb. 29, 2024 Kelsey Raynor
News MUM, GET THE MURAL | Terrible news, monk trickshotters, Pentiment currently runs at 120 FPS on PS5, but only 60 on Xbox How on Earth are we supposed to 360 no-scope the Abbot during the middle chapter of Andreas’ tale? Feb. 27, 2024 Mark Warren
Video THE SHIITAKE SHOW | The problem with Xbox is that you don’t need an Xbox, and that's a hard circle to square Xbox Anywhere, except under your TV where it's supposed to be. Feb. 26, 2024 Jim Trinca
News GETTING PHYSICAL | Both Pentiment and Hi-Fi Rush are getting physical versions soon! Whether you're on the PS5, Xbox Series X/S, or Switch, one of these shiny new editions could be yours. Feb. 22, 2024 Connor Makar
News ZOMB-EEE, LOOK HERE | Surprise, Dead Island 2 has quietly landed on Xbox Game Pass Just in case there wasn’t enough Xbox news this week. Feb. 22, 2024 Mark Warren
News PENT UP | Pentiment was announced in the Nintendo Direct for Switch, but you might have blinked and missed it The much reported leap to the Switch has been confirmed during today's Nintendo Direct. Feb. 21, 2024 Connor Makar
News YES, AN XBOX THING | Grounded is coming to Nintendo Switch in April this year Ooh, Xbox thing! Feb. 21, 2024 Mark Warren
News DIRECT TO YOUR EYES | Watch today's Nintendo Direct here Tune in for a look at some games coming to Switch soon. Feb. 21, 2024 Mark Warren
News IT NEVER ENDS | Yes, a Nintendo Direct is coming tomorrow, so of course everyone's talking about Xbox again Oh, and there’s also a Pokemon Presents coming next week, which is cool. Feb. 20, 2024 Mark Warren
News DROPPING HOT | Wish Xbox had Helldivers 2? Amid the hype, Ex-Halo dev teases pitched game ideas that didn't make the cut He's scarce on details, but what hints we get here are tantalizing. Feb. 19, 2024 Connor Makar
Article FONT OF POWER | If the best Xbox exclusive of this generation comes to Nintendo Switch, everyone should be excited Pentiment isn’t just an important Xbox game, it’s an important game full stop. Feb. 15, 2024 Dom Peppiatt
News EVERY SCREEN | Xbox stands by its hardware while pushing its games can be "accessed across any screen" Every screen is an Xbox, as reports stated was the message earlier this month. Feb. 15, 2024 Mark Warren
News STUCK IN THE MODDLE | Fallout's co-creator likes mods because they can help solve dumb Twitter arguments, and he's totally right Preach it, Tim Cain. Feb. 15, 2024 Mark Warren
News BLOCKY RIDES | Minecraft gets King Kong, Jurassic World, and Back to the Future content with Universal Studios DLC A good alternative to the real thing. Feb. 15, 2024 Fran Ruiz
News WHAT'S HE LIKE? | Is Xbox boss Phil Spencer messing with us, or does he really ‘like’ the idea of an Xbox handheld? Look, we’re not stalking you Philip, we swear. Feb. 13, 2024 Mark Warren
News VERY PODDERS | Good news, Phil Spencer's very important Xbox business update is coming this Thursday...via a podcast Here comes the big news we’d been promised by Microsoft, in a format we all expected. Feb. 13, 2024 Mark Warren
News SOMEONE CONSOLE ME | Phil Spencer reportedly attempts to calm employees by assuring them Microsoft will keep making Xbox consoles We'll be hearing from the Xbox head next week about the future of the console. Feb. 11, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke
News ORGASMIC OCCASION | Rocket-fueled by NSFW Skyrim add-ons, Nexus Mods hits the 10 billion downloads milestone Every five million or so cultured people helps. Feb. 9, 2024 Mark Warren
Article XROCKS | Are PS5 fans about to learn that Xbox does actually have good games? Xbox fans might not be happy about losing exclusives, but maybe a large portion of the gaming world will finally see what Xbox has delivered. Feb. 6, 2024 Tom Orry
News SERIOUSLY, CHILL OUT | Don't panic, but Halo is the latest Xbox exclusive series that may have hinted at a multiplatform future You probably won’t want to read a listing for a job you’re not applying for as closely as this ever again. Feb. 6, 2024 Mark Warren
Article EX-BOX | Xbox games coming to PlayStation is fine, but it’s the future of Xbox consoles I’m worried about Let everyone play Halo and Sea of Thieves, but please don’t kill my games library that’s been two-decades in the making. Feb. 5, 2024 Tom Orry
News HIDDEN HOPES | Yes, Skyrim's sneaky developers hid away cut content in the hopes that it'd be found by modders Also, TES V's civil war was originally going to be much more deep and dynamic. Feb. 2, 2024 Mark Warren
Article MOD ONE OUT | Top Skyrim and Fallout modders are excited about this weekend's C3 showcase – here’s why you should be, too “I'm hoping we can inspire and invite new people to this wonderful world.” Feb. 1, 2024 Mark Warren
News SAD, IF PREDICTABLE | While impressing shareholders about Xbox revenue, Microsoft avoids saying "layoffs" when talking about 1900 job losses “Last week's announcement” still looms large in the minds of many, but it was only worth a passing mention. Jan. 31, 2024 Mark Warren
News NO COMING BACK | Former Call of Duty boss is now in charge of Blizzard, and she knows what she's walking into The former head of Call of Duty has moved on to Blizzard, can she fix Blizzard’s haemorrhaging image? Jan. 30, 2024 Sherif Saed
News BUILD ME UP | Avowed lead says there's "choice and consequence" for how you build your character Be careful over what kind of character you choose to be. Jan. 28, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke
News CLOUD SURFING | Apple's new policy update should make it easier to play Xbox Game Pass on your iPhone You might soon find it a touch easier to cloud stream your games. Jan. 28, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke
News DON'T MENTION BG3 | Avowed's game director says it has plenty of missable secrets and subtle choices, shows off extended gameplay You know, a bit like that other big RPG everyone liked, the one that wasn't Starfield. Jan. 23, 2024 Mark Warren
News HELMET STAYS OFF | Didn’t like helmet-less Master Chief in Halo? “You don’t like our show” says Pablo Schreiber That's one way of putting it. Jan. 22, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke
News SEASONS CHANGE | Halo Infinite's season 5 is its last, confirms 343, but support through 2024 is still planned Operations will be the main form of update going forward. Jan. 21, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke
News STRATEGY RULES | Ara: History Untold intends to change how you play grand strategy games this fall Is Oxide's upcoming release a game-changer for grand strategy enthusiasts ? Jan. 19, 2024 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson
News PILLARS OF AWESOME | Obsidian's Avowed embarks on an epic quest this fall Travel to a mysterious island filled with adventure and danger. Jan. 19, 2024 Connor Makar
News ROYALE FLUSH | The long rumoured Halo battle royale game has reportedly been cancelled The project supposedly began work in 2020. Jan. 15, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke
News TAKE OUT THE PIGLINS | Minecraft Legends development ends with the Lost Legends: Snow vs Snouts challenge event The final Lost Legend awaits. Jan. 11, 2024 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson
News REMEMBER REACH | Full Halo season 2 trailer promises all the stuff we wanted the first time around Master Chief still won't keep his damn helmet on though. Jan. 11, 2024 Fran Ruiz
News ROUND | Fans might have unearthed the title of the upcoming Indiana Jones game from MachineGames It sounds plausible, we must say. Jan. 11, 2024 Fran Ruiz
News STILL IN THE BARRIER | Turn 10 finally responds to Forza Motorsport’s biggest criticisms, but players say it's too little, too late The game’s community of racers aren’t fans of this first update of 2024. Jan. 10, 2024 Mark Warren
Article E-VALUE-ATION | Xbox Game Pass' success isn’t entirely down to value I love Xbox Game Pass, but value isn’t why. Jan. 5, 2024 Tom Orry
News OUTER THIS WORLD | The Outer Worlds 2 is getting some dev help from one of Fallout’s co-creators Tim Cain is on hand to help Obsidian avoid the “huge, huge chasms” of RPG development. Jan. 4, 2024 Mark Warren