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Redfall is a new co-op FPS from Dishonored creators, Arkane. As we await the shooter's launch later this year as an Xbox Series X|S console exclusive, let's go through everything we know about Redfall so far...

Posted 9 months ago by Luke Albigés 10

Amnesia: The Bunker is the next horror experience from Frictional Games. We spoke with the game's creative lead Fredrik Olsson to learn more about the game that's bringing new mechanics to the much-loved franchise.

Posted 11 months ago by Tom West 9

Free-to-play crossover fighting game MultiVersus got off to a flying start last year, with millions of players jumping into the chaotic action. So where did the hype go for a game starring some of media's most iconic characters?

Posted 11 months ago by Luke Albigés 99

Whether you actively avoid games with unusual achievement values or you're looking for something to help round off your Gamerscore, here's everything in Xbox and PC Game Pass that refuses to play by the standard 0/5 rules.

Posted 11 months ago by Luke Albigés 107

Steam Next Fest has rolled around once again, meaning that folks who play on PC can check out a selection of exciting upcoming Xbox releases this week. Here are some of the demos you won't want to miss...

Posted 11 months ago by Luke Albigés 8

Is there anything in gaming more satisfying than nailing a perfect parry? Brushing away damage with a risky counter never gets old, and with a few games adding their own lately, we decided to look back at some of the best.

Posted 11 months ago by Luke Albigés 64

Disney Dreamlight Valley is fun, laid-back, and enjoyable. It's also currently impossible to complete. How long might it be before this changes? Journey with us into the land of speculation and Disney maths as we take a guess...

Posted 11 months ago by Heidi Nicholas 97

GoldenEye 007 finally launched on Xbox and into Game Pass via Rare Replay last week, and fuelled by nostalgia, Rare's beloved N64 FPS has proved to be very popular... what classic games would we want to see on Xbox next?

Posted 11 months ago by Luke Albigés 194

Forza Motorsport, Turn 10 Studios' upcoming entry into the Xbox-exclusive racing series, launches for Xbox Series X|S and PC later this year. Here is everything we know about Forza Motorsport so far.

Posted 10 months ago by Sean Carey 28

Xbox's storied history of over two decades has seen many classic games and franchises fall by the wayside as tastes and the market have changed... here are some that we would absolutely love to see make a return.

Posted 1 year ago by Luke Albigés 228

Elden Ring picked up dozens of Game of the Year awards in 2022 and was enjoyed by millions, so FromSoftware will surely be keen to return to the Lands Between. Here are a few ways DLC could potentially bring improvements.

Posted 1 year ago by Luke Albigés 31

Curious what all the Xbox Game Studios teams will be bringing to an Xbox near you in 2023 and beyond? Here's a rundown of what we know all 22 first-party developers are working on right now...

Posted 10 months ago by Luke Albigés 38

Assassin’s Creed Mirage may arrive before Assassin’s Creed Codename Red. Nevertheless, Red is on the way as the next big AC open-world RPG, which means we can begin the discussion: what might make the game even better?

Posted 1 year ago by Heidi Nicholas 40

We've just had a wealth of great games from 2022 and have a whole year of new ones ahead of us — yet one game I keep finding myself coming back to is Disney Dreamlight Valley...

Posted 1 year ago by Heidi Nicholas 45

Up for a challenge? As a counter-point to our regular articles on easy Gamerscore in the Xbox sales, we thought we'd take a look at the time-consuming and demanding discounted games at the other end of the spectrum.

Posted 1 year ago by Luke Albigés 87

The Elder Scrolls Online has now wrapped up its year-long adventure, Legacy of the Bretons, which saw the launch of the High Isle expansion. We spoke with creative director Rich Lambert to discuss ESO's highs and lows in 2022.

Posted 1 year ago by Tom West 6

Monster Hunter Rise launches into Xbox Game Pass in a few weeks, and having rinsed the game on Switch, we thought we'd share a little insight into what to expect when hunting season opens anew on January 20th.

Posted 1 year ago by Luke Albigés 27

LucidSound's latest wireless Designed for Xbox headset, the LS100X Wireless Gaming Headset for Xbox Series X|S, sports numerous features for both gaming and on-the-go listening. Here are our thoughts.

Posted 1 year ago by Tom West 19

The Elder Scrolls Online: Firesong takes us to the Island of Galen, full of deep druidic lore, as it closes out the year-long Legacy of the Breton adventure this month. We recently had a chance to explore it a little. [updated]

Posted 1 year ago by Tom West 4

Dying Light 2's first story DLC, Bloody Ties, is now out, and to help you get started, we spoke to the team at Techland to get their insight, as well as some tip for conquering Carnage Hall.

Posted 1 year ago by Tom West 2

With Activision celebrating the record-breaking launch of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II, we thought it would be interesting to compare Xbox players counts at launch to previous games in the series...

Posted 1 year ago by Luke Albigés 20

Turtle Beach's budget-friendly Designed for Xbox REACT-R controller for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows is a formidable adversary of any third-party controller priced under $40, with a couple of caveats.

Posted 1 year ago by Tom West 36

Planet of Lana is a cinematic sci-fi puzzle adventure game coming to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Xbox Game Pass in 2023. We recently had a chance to play the game and speak with its co-director and scriptwriter.

Posted 1 year ago by Tom West 10

Stray Blade is an action RPG launching on Xbox Series X|S in 2023, featuring Soulslike elements and a dynamic world that changes as you play. We recently had a chance to play; here's what we thought...

Posted 1 year ago by Tom West 8

Gungrave G.O.R.E has just been announced for Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass when it launches in November, and we recently had a chance to put this third-person shooter through its paces. Here's what we thought...

Posted 1 year ago by Tom West 7

Backfirewall_ is a first-person puzzle game that blends tragicomic storytelling with environmental manipulation inside a smartphone. We recently had a chance to play this intriguing game; here's what we thought.

Posted 1 year ago by Tom West 0

Pentiment is the upcoming narrative adventure game set in 16th-century Bavaria, which blends illuminated manuscripts with other forms of medieval storytelling. We had a chance to play it — here's what we thought...

Posted 1 year ago by Tom West 6

High on Life will be bringing its absurd alien antics to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Xbox Game Pass in December, and we had a chance to go hands-on and partake in its crazed shenanigans, and here's what we thought...

Posted 1 year ago by Tom West 3

PowerA regularly launches new designs for its Enhanced Wired Controllers for Xbox Series X|S, so we've given you our first impressions of these affordable third-party accessories and its Spectra Infinity design.

Posted 1 year ago by Tom West 22

Off the Grid developer Gunzilla Games plans on offering players a larger map than any other battle royale game for 150 players, which will include a full story campaign, 3D scanned assets, and more.

Posted 1 year ago by Tom West 14

Off the Grid is the upcoming battle royale game from Gunzilla Games, and during a recent interview with the studio's CEO at Gamescom, we discussed the evolution of the battle royale genre and implementing NFTs correctly.

Posted 1 year ago by Tom West 61

Dead Island 2's reveal during Gamescom's Opening Night Live was followed by a behind-closed-doors play test on-site, where we had a chance to break some zombie heads while sunning it up on LA's beaches. Here's what we thought.

Posted 1 year ago by Tom West 13

Dead Island 2 was re-revealed during Gamescom Opening Night Live. We had a chance to sit down with Dambuster Studios' creative director to discuss zombie slaying in the City of Angels and the studio's FLESH gore engine.

Posted 1 year ago by Tom West 31

Gamescom 2022 let us see and play a bunch of exciting upcoming Xbox games — here are our picks of some of the best games from the Cologne show.

Posted 1 year ago by Luke Albigés 17

Xbox Game Pass tends to get a few surprise additions each month, so we thought we'd check out the release schedule for September and see if we can't deduce what a few of next month's Game Pass surprises might be...

Posted 1 year ago by Luke Albigés 33

Rocket League's achievement list is surprisingly reserved for a game with such a high skill ceiling, so in keeping with what we do here with the BS GS feature series, let's see how much worse it could have been...

Posted 1 year ago by Luke Albigés 26

Turbo Golf Racing blasted down the fairway and into Xbox Game Preview this week, offering up a turbo-charged experience for up to eight players on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Xbox Game Pass. Here are our first impressions.

Posted 1 year ago by Tom West 25