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pause and effect | Don't use Quick Resume when playing Halo Infinite for now, warns 343 Industries

The community director at 343 Industries has warned against using the Xbox Series X/S Quick Resume feature in Halo Infinite.

Dec. 9, 2021 Dom Peppiatt

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you're so laso | You can't replay story missions in Halo Infinite at launch

If you enjoyed turning on difficulty modifiers and replaying Halo missions in past games, you may be disappointed with Infinite.

Dec. 7, 2021 Dom Peppiatt

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why so serious? | Current-gen exclusive Serious Sam 4 surprise launches on Xbox Game Pass

Another week, another surprise arrival on Xbox Game Pass – but this time, Xbox One owners are being left out.

Dec. 7, 2021 Dom Peppiatt

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calibration station | More evidence Mass Effect: Legendary Edition could be coming Xbox Game Pass soon surfaces

Following a listing on Polish Microsoft Store, more evidence has appeared that Effect: Legendary Edition could arrive on Xbox Game Pass soon

Dec. 6, 2021 Dom Peppiatt

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pass tense | Halo Infinite players with an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate sub get double XP boosts and exclusive rewards

Those with a running subscription will be able to make their way through the game's battle pass faster

Dec. 2, 2021 Connor Makar

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grand designs | Townscaper is the latest surprise addition to Xbox Game Pass

Indie gem Townscaper has arrived on Xbox Game Pass, adding yet another game to an already impressive line-up of new additions this week.

Dec. 2, 2021 Dom Peppiatt

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FIRST DROP | Among Us, Final Fantasy 13-2, Stardew Valley, and more coming to Xbox Game Pass

Microsoft is kicking off December with plenty of games.

Dec. 1, 2021 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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brute force | Halo Infinite campaign launch trailer hits hard

Master Chief is back, and this time he's out to uncover the secrets of Zeta Halo. Check out the brand new launch trailer right here.

Dec. 1, 2021 Dom Peppiatt

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nostromo holiday | Aliens: Fireteam Elite coming to Xbox Game Pass in December

After launching back in August this year, Cold Iron's co-op shooter is heading to Xbox Game Pass in December – just in time for a big update.

Dec. 1, 2021 Dom Peppiatt

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come on over clarity | Xbox Cloud Gaming gets a new Clarity Boost feature – but only in Microsoft Edge

Xbox has revealed Clarity Boost, a new feature exclusive to Xbox Cloud Gaming that only runs via Microsoft's Edge browser.

Nov. 30, 2021 Dom Peppiatt

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swede dealer | Generation Zero is the latest surprise arrival on Xbox Game Pass

Despite not getting an official announcement from Microsoft (yet), Generation Zero has appeared on Xbox Game Pass today.

Nov. 30, 2021 Dom Peppiatt

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slayer cake | Halo Infinite: it will soon take you six games to earn a battle pass level, instead of 20

Halo Infinite's multiplayer progression has been the source of contention for players, but already 343 Industries is righting the wrongs from launch.

Nov. 30, 2021 Dom Peppiatt

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cyber house rules | Don't expect to see Cyberpunk 2077 on Xbox Game Pass or PS Now any time soon

CD Projekt has noted that it's still "it’s way too early for Cyberpunk" on subscription services like Xbox Game Pass or PS Now.

Nov. 29, 2021 Dom Peppiatt

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zeta blockers | Take a look at Halo Infinite's live action trailer here

If the Halo Infinite multiplayer has whet your appetite for destruction and left you wanting more from Master Chief and co., wrap your eyes around this.

Nov. 29, 2021 Dom Peppiatt

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infinite jest | Halo Infinite’s multiplayer beta already has a problem with cheaters

343 Industries surprise launched Halo Infinite last week, but already the multiplayer test has a cheater problem.

Nov. 23, 2021 Dom Peppiatt

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as the krogan flies | Mass Effect: Legendary Edition could be coming to Xbox Game Pass soon

Mass Effect: Legendary Edition could arrive on Xbox Game Pass soon if a listing from the Polish Microsoft Store is to be believed.

Nov. 21, 2021 Dom Peppiatt

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ROADMAP | Age of Empires 4 players can expect a new patch soon along with a big Winter Update

Relic says there's plenty in the pipeline as far as fixes, changes, and it's looking into community requests for the future.

Nov. 19, 2021 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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reach for the stars | Halo Infinite battle pass progression is getting changed later this week

After complaints about how long it takes to level up in Halo Infinite's battle pass proliferated, 343 Industries has promised action.

Nov. 18, 2021 Dom Peppiatt

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I'll pass | The Halo Infinite battle pass has its issues, and 343 is giving it another look

The progression embedded into the Halo Infinite battle pass is a unifying blemish for the community, and the devs seem to be working on it.

Nov. 17, 2021 Connor Makar

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MORE GAMES | Evil Genius 2, Mortal Shell: Enhanced Edition, Dragon Age Origins, more coming to Xbox Game Pass

Xbox Game Pass users will soon have additional titles to play.

Nov. 16, 2021 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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Kilimanjaro! | Halo Infinite got 100,000 players on Steam in under an hour, attracted 272,000 in its first night

Halo Infinite's surprise multiplayer launch has already been a major success for Microsoft, attracting over a quarter of a million players in an evening.

Nov. 16, 2021 Dom Peppiatt

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start the fight | You should play Halo Infinite multiplayer's tutorial if you want some easy achievements

If you're starting your Halo Infinite multiplayer journey early, don't skip out on the tutorial – it's got a great story and some easy achievements.

Nov. 16, 2021 Dom Peppiatt

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happy birthday! | 76 games added to Xbox backwards compatibility, 37 get FPS Boost

To celebrate Xbox's 20th anniversary, Microsoft has made 76 more Xbox 360 and Xbox available to play via Xbox backwards compatibility.

Nov. 15, 2021 Dom Peppiatt

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beta blocked? | How to download Halo Infinite multiplayer and fix the blue screen error

Halo Infinite beta not working? Here's how to get the Halo Infinite multiplayer downloaded on your Xbox One or Series X/S.

Nov. 15, 2021 Dom Peppiatt

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hail to the chief | Halo Infinite multiplayer now live, Campaign still set for December launch

In a surprise move, Microsoft has made Halo 5's multiplayer available to play for Xbox users – way ahead of schedule.

Nov. 15, 2021 Dom Peppiatt

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high rock and roll | Phil Spencer once again hints that The Elder Scrolls 6 won't come to PS5

Phil Spencer really doesn't seem to think we're going to see The Elder Scrolls 6 on anything other than Xbox platforms.

Nov. 15, 2021 Dom Peppiatt

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xbox fresh | Xbox 20th anniversary stream: When, where and how to watch

Everything you need to know about tonight's Xbox 20th anniversary livestream, collected in one easy-to-read article.

Nov. 15, 2021 Dom Peppiatt

Review

Tuned to Perfection | Forza Horizon 5 review: a potent formula perfected, and one of the best games of the year

Forza Horizon 5 is the natural evolution of the series so far - expanded, tweaked, and turned up to eleven. The result is a game that's been incrementally upgraded in the direction of perfection.

Nov. 12, 2021 Alex Donaldson

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praise be | The Xbox App will finally let you install games anywhere and access their folders

Microsoft is doing the unthinkable: allowing the Xbox App to work like Steam.

Nov. 12, 2021 Sherif Saed

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jeep pockets | Forza Horizon 5 players are endlessly buying Willys Jeeps to farm cash

Playground Games' latest racing title is encouraging players to purchase cheap Jeeps by the boatload to farm rewards.

Nov. 10, 2021 Dom Peppiatt

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viva la mexico | Forza Horizon 5 already has over 4.5 million players

Playground Games' latest driving effort, Forza Horizon 5, is setting new records for a Microsoft Game Studios title – and it's only been out for one day

Nov. 10, 2021 Dom Peppiatt

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sign of the times | Forza Horizon 5 adding sign language interpreters for cutscenes

Microsoft continues its run of making games more accessible as Playground Games announces an ASL/BSL interpreter will arrive in Forza Horizon 5

Nov. 8, 2021 Dom Peppiatt

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back on track | Forza Horizon 5 already has over 1 million players – and it's not even out yet

In-game stats reveal that Forza Horizon 5 has over 1 million players ahead of its official release tomorrow.

Nov. 8, 2021 Dom Peppiatt

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A 10-hour tour | Battlefield 2042 10-hour trial to be made available for EA Play and Xbox Game Pass members

Subs can give the game a try before it releases.

Nov. 3, 2021 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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November Games | Football Manager 2022, It Takes Two, more coming to Xbox Game Pass in November

Along with Forza Horizon 5, Minecraft PC, and others.

Nov. 3, 2021 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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ridden figures | Back 4 Blood has attracted over 6 million players

Turtle Rock Studios has announced that its co-op undead shooter has had over 6 million players – just two weeks after launch

Oct. 27, 2021 Dom Peppiatt

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all part of the clan | Xbox is collaborating on a Wu-Tang themed action-RPG – report

Brass Lion Entertainment is reportedly working on Project Shaolin; an action RPG that will feature music from the Wu-Tang Clan.

Oct. 24, 2021 Dom Peppiatt

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GTABOXSTATION | GTA 3 and San Andreas Definitive Editions coming to PlayStation Now and Game Pass, respectively

For those with subs.

Oct. 22, 2021 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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pass fail | Xbox Game Pass subscriptions miss Microsoft's target

Microsoft set an ambitious target for Game Pass growth, which it was not able to achieve.

Oct. 20, 2021 Sherif Saed

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what a line-up! | One of the year's best games headlines October Game Pass titles

The remainder of Xbox's Game Pass line-up for October is looking very hot.

Oct. 19, 2021 Sherif Saed

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open up some windows | Outriders arrives on Xbox Game Pass for PC tomorrow

People Can Fly's looter-shooter is coming to Microsoft's subscription service this week, and you can carry on where you left off on console.

Oct. 18, 2021 Dom Peppiatt

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gettin' blade | Miss the Xbox 360’s blades? Well they’re back… on the Xbox website

If you're nostalgic for the Xbox 360's original dashboard blades, Microsoft has done something that'll scratch your itch over on the official Xbox site.

Oct. 18, 2021 Dom Peppiatt