All News tagged with 'Best Of'

From Elden Ring to Street Fighter 6, here's our list of the best Xbox games everyone should play on their Xbox Series X|S.

Posted 1 month ago by Tom West 31

These are the best RPGs on Xbox Series X|S, offering expansive worlds, epic stories, deep character crafting and the chance to play it your way.

Posted 1 month ago by Heidi Nicholas 69

Looking for some of the best free Xbox games? You've come to the right place. These gems provide hours of fun and won't cost you a penny!

Posted 1 month ago by Luke Albigés 27

Ready to pick up something a little scarier now the days are getting shorter and Halloween's is nearly here? Here's our list of the best Xbox horror games.

Posted 3 months ago by Heidi Nicholas 121

Now that the whirlwind of all the Summer Game Fest events are over, the TA news team has dived in to pick out a few of their favourite announcements.

Posted 7 months ago by Heidi Nicholas 21

Zombies might be flesh-hungry creatures that should fill us with fear, but they also happen to be a whole lot of fun to play with — so we've listed a selection of our favourite zombie-slaying games on Xbox.

Posted 9 months ago by Tom West 20

Recently, we've seen more and more indie titles belatedly arrive on Xbox — Vampire Survivors, Loop Hero, Inscryption, and many more besides. Here's a selection of other indie favourites that we'd love to see on Xbox.

Posted 9 months ago by Luke Albigés 41

If you're tired of open world collectathons and cookie-cutter shooters, the Game Pass library is home to more weird and wonderful experiences than you might expect. Here are a few of the strangest games on Xbox Game Pass...

Posted 9 months ago by Luke Albigés 63

Capcom's Resident Evil 4 remake launches next week, so what better time to look back on the series' history and chart the top-performing games in the premiere survival horror franchise?

Posted 10 months ago by Luke Albigés 51

Want to know how the fighting games on Game Pass stack up? You've come to the right place! Which Game Pass fighters are top tier, and which are never getting picked?

Posted 10 months ago by Luke Albigés 25

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

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

This week's Xbox sale might be a fairly small one due to the Lunar New Year sale still running, but there are still some bargains in there, as well as a few more in the fortnight-long sale from last week. Here a few choice picks.

Posted 1 year ago by Luke Albigés 9

Roguelikes and games that borrow from them, often dubbed roguelites, have become increasingly common over the years, and there are plenty of ace ones on Xbox... and even some in Game Pass! Here are some of the best...

Posted 1 year ago by Luke Albigés 34

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

Metroidvania-style games have become increasingly common in recent years, with dozens of great games that put exploration and upgrades at the forefront. Here's a selection of some of the best examples of the genre on Xbox.

Posted 1 year ago by Luke Albigés 85

While Xbox may have had a fairly quiet 2022 in terms of first-party Game Pass drops, third-party additions to the service enjoyed a record-breaking year. Here's a look at the top performers from last year's Game Pass launches.

Posted 1 year ago by Luke Albigés 9

Xbox Cloud Gaming is one of Xbox Game Pass' coolest features, letting you play many of your favourite titles from the service an a wide array of different devices. Here's a selection of games that are a great fit for cloud play.

Posted 1 year ago by Luke Albigés 30

With big-name titles joining Xbox Game Pass pretty much every single month, it's all too easy for some of the smaller games to slip through the cracks. Here, we'll shine a light on some low-key greats you should check out.

Posted 1 year ago by Luke Albigés 53

We've reached the finals of our GOTY 2022 bracket... as the year winds to a close, should we crown Elden Ring or A Plague Tale: Requiem as our overall Xbox game of the year?

Posted 1 year ago by Luke Albigés 163

Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One offer numerous MMOs to explore and lose yourself in, as well as a number of lighter approaches to the genre. Here are some of the best Xbox MMO games.

Posted 1 year ago by Tom West 40

Two recent Game Pass additions square off in our second GOTY semi-final... will your vote go to the historical drama of A Plague Tale: Requiem, or the interstellar madness of Justin Roiland's High on Life?

Posted 1 year ago by Luke Albigés 70

If you're suddenly finding yourself with a lot of gaming time over the holidays and are looking for your next great game to fire up, here's our list of some of the best simulation games available on Xbox.

Posted 1 year ago by Heidi Nicholas 36

It's semi-finals time! Can another indie favourite give Elden Ring an unexpected run for its money, or will FromSoftware's action-RPG fell Cult of the Lamb to claim its place in the final of our GOTY 2022 bracket?

Posted 1 year ago by Luke Albigés 38

2022 has been a beast of a year for games with some wicked new titles. Looking for a place to start on unfamiliar PS5 and PS4 turf? Our sister site TrueTrophies has a guide for the best games of the year for you Xbox-loving lot.

Posted 1 year ago by Kes Eylers-Stephenson 110

We're almost all caught up with our Game Pass recap of 2022 as we arrive at November, which brought with it a bunch of great new Xbox and PC titles to join the service. Which of these were your favourites?

Posted 1 year ago by Luke Albigés 15

Two sci-fi titles battle it out today to become the last game in the final four... will your GOTY vote go to tabletop-inspired indie adventure Citizen Sleeper, or the all-out madness of Justin Roiland's High on Life?

Posted 1 year ago by Luke Albigés 32

We've had some great additions to the platforming genre in recent years, so here's of the best Xbox platformers made up of personal opinions, site ratings, and community votes, if you're looking for a recommendation!

Posted 1 year ago by Heidi Nicholas 36

Our Game of the Year bracket is nearing the end, with today's clash deciding the third semi-finalist... both have Game Pass on their side, but will TMNT: Shredder's Revenge be able to stop A Plague Tale: Requiem from progressing?

Posted 1 year ago by Luke Albigés 55

Game Pass has had another fruitful year of incredible additions, and October 2022 ensured there were few tricks and plenty of treats, such as the Amnesia Collection, Chivalry 2, Soma, and more.

Posted 1 year ago by Tom West 21

The second GOTY quarter-finals clash is here, pitting a game about solving murders against one about committing them in the name of your dark patron... it's Pentiment versus Cult of the Lamb!

Posted 1 year ago by Luke Albigés 21

September absolutely kept up the momentum for great Xbox Game Pass additions, with both quality and quantity and a range of genres. Here are some of the best September Xbox Game Pass additions…

Posted 1 year ago by Heidi Nicholas 16

We've reached the quarter-finals of our Game of the Year bracket, but you'd be forgiven for thinking the final had come early — one of the favourites will be going home tomorrow, but will it be Elden Ring or Vampire Survivors?

Posted 1 year ago by Luke Albigés 182

August came along with its own range of great Xbox Game Pass additions, combining indie titles and heavy-hitters for a great range of games. Here are some of the best August Game Pass additions…

Posted 1 year ago by Heidi Nicholas 13