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October2022
News Halo Infinite Winter Update Feels Like A Relaunch With 3 Major New Features
It all kicks off very soon
343 Industries has dropped a new ViDoc detailing its Halo Infinite winter update; the biggest content drop for Infinite since its launch late last year. The update is split into three core components: what's new for standard multiplayer, the campaign co-op launch, and Forge mode; Halo's suite of community creation tools...
News Call Of Duty Will Be 'Restricted' On Xbox Game Pass, Confirms Microsoft
Due to Sony's existing agreements
We already know that Microsoft has plans to add tons of Activision Blizzard games to Xbox Game Pass when the deal (hopefully) goes through in 2023, but one franchise that will suffer a few stumbling blocks is Call of Duty. Microsoft confirmed in a recent response to the UK's Competition and Market
News 'Amnesia: Rebirth' Makes Its Xbox Debut In A Spooky Week For Game Pass
A service reborn
With today's Halloween-themed Game Pass update comes the news of a brand new Xbox release! This reveal is flying under the radar a little because prior to the Game Pass roundup we knew nothing about a port, but Amnesia: Rebirth is making its Xbox debut this week, after two years as a PS4 & PC exclusive! Frictional Games' latest...
News These Eight Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (October 20-27)
The final batch for October 2022
Microsoft has today revealed the final batch of Xbox Game Pass additions for October 2022, including some previously confirmed titles such as Persona 5 Royal and the new horror survival experience, Signalis. Here's the full list of games that have been announced for late October 2022:...
News A Plague Tale: Requiem Offers Up New 40FPS Option On Xbox Series X|S
But how does it run?
The first A Plague Tale: Requiem performance analysis has landed, and it provides a pretty detailed look at how the game is running across all systems. While it's somewhat disappointing that currently, the console versions don't contain a 60FPS option, there's another useful option present for some users. Basically, if you're...
News Another Eight Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass Soon (October 31)
The latest batch of departures
Microsoft has now revealed the second batch of games leaving Xbox Game Pass in late October 2022, which includes some pretty notable departures such as Second Extinction, The Forgotten City, Sniper Elite 4 and various others. Here's the full list of games set to leave Xbox Game Pass on October 31st, 2022:...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About A Plague Tale: Requiem
Embark on a heartrending journey
Ready for another brand-new Xbox Game Pass release? A Plague Tale: Requiem arrives on the service this Tuesday, October 18th, and just a few hours ahead of its release, the reviews have been dropping across the web. If you're not aware, this is the sequel to the excellent A Plague Tale: Innocence, and it's been...
Review A Plague Tale: Requiem - An Incredible AAA Adventure On Xbox Game Pass
Ratified
A Plague Tale: Requiem is pretty much everything we'd hoped for from a sequel to one of 2019's biggest surprises in A Plague Tale: Innocence. Asobo's much-anticipated follow-up doesn't reinvent the wheel by any stretch, but it successfully builds on the team's debut effort, mixing in fresh combat options, new varied locales and an...
News 'Signalis' Brings Its Survival Horror Experience To Xbox Game Pass Next Week
It's been getting plenty of hype!
Although we've had it covered in our Xbox Game Pass October 2022 roundup for quite some time now, we wanted to draw your attention more closely to the arrival of Signalis on Xbox Game Pass, which drops on Thursday, October 27th! Signalis is described as a "classic survival horror experience set in a dystopian...
News Six Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass Today (October 15)
Last chance, but they're all on sale right now!
In case you'd forgotten, today marks the removal of six more games from the Xbox Game Pass library, including the likes of Sable, Echo Generation and much more. All of them are indie titles this time around. Here are the six games confirmed to leave today on Xbox Game Pass:...
News Disney Dreamlight Valley Brings First Major Update To Xbox Game Pass Next Week
Scarred
Disney Dreamlight Valley arrived on Xbox Game Pass last month, in early access form at least, which means it's still being built upon post-release. Well, the team at Gameloft has begun teasing its first major content update since launch, and it's set to bring a new villain to proceedings. The Lion King's Scar is coming to DDV next week, on...
Random This New 'Scorn' Xbox Controller Is One Of The Creepiest Yet
And there's 3 available to win!
Xbox console exclusive Scorn is now finally available to all, including at no extra cost for Game Pass subscribers. We've enjoyed our time with Scorn for review, taking a particular liking to Ebb Software's stunningly atmospheric world. With that in mind, how would you like to transport a chunk of that world into the...
News The Critically Acclaimed 'Norco' Has Been Delayed For Xbox
It's no longer arriving on Game Pass in October
Update (Fri 14th Oct, 2022): We've got some bad news to share - Norco will no longer be releasing on Xbox consoles this October, as it's been delayed indefinitely due to "unforseen issues". The game is available to play right now PC Game Pass, but we'll have to wait longer for it on console...
Guide Xbox Game Pass: All Games Coming Soon In October 2022
The full list of confirmed games so far
Looking for a complete list of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in October 2022? It can be pretty difficult to keep track of all the comings and goings in the world of Xbox Game Pass every week, so we've put together this handy guide to provide an overview of what's coming to Xbox Game Pass in October, as well...
News Grounded's 2nd Post-Launch Patch Is Already Available, Here's What's Included
Update 1.02 has arrived
Obsidian is continuing its hard work on Grounded, even after the game's successful 1.0 launch. The team delivered its first post-launch patch just weeks after the game left early access, and now update 1.02 is already available! There's only one brand-new feature in here, but the team has implemented a bunch of bug fixes as...
News Turn 10 Wants To Know What Features You'd Like To See In Forza Motorsport 2023
As we near the finish line
Forza Motorsport is scheduled to mark the series' return on Xbox Series X and S in the first half of 2023, and the team is keen to know of your feature ideas ahead of launch. Turn 10 has created a 'Suggestions Hub' for fans to submit any ideas they have about potential Forza features, including for the upcoming Forza...
News Two More Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass (October 13-14)
Shocktober
All of our attention has been focused on Scorn over the past couple of days, so much so that we missed a Game Pass drop yesterday! No matter, we're here to bring you news of yesterday's addition, alongside today's arrival in horror adventure Scorn. Here at Pure Xbox, we've provided an exhaustive Scorn walkthrough guide with tips to help...
News The First 'Scorn' Reviews Have Arrived, And Feedback Is Mixed So Far
Update: We've now got a lot more of them!
Update (Fri 14th Oct, 2022 11:45 BST): When we first published this article, we only had a couple of reviews to analyse, but now the embargo has officially dropped, and the first Scorn reviews are finally hitting the web in numbers! The "mixed" feedback that we talked about earlier this week is still...
Review Scorn - Ebb Software Serves Up A Memorably Gruesome Puzzlebox Adventure
Escape From Hell.A.
Note: This review is based primarily on the Microsoft Windows version of Scorn (which is where we finished it), although we have also spent a few hours testing it on Xbox Series X where the game feels like a match for the PC version in terms of both visuals and performance. It appears to be running at 4K, 60FPS on Series X...
News Coral Island Is Getting A Great Reception On PC Game Pass So Far
It's eventually coming to Xbox too
We'd forgive you for having completely glossed over the fact that Coral Island arrived on Xbox Game Pass this week, as it was only added for the PC version of the service. However, those who have been playing it seem to be impressed! Coral Island is described as a "vibrant and laid-back reimagining of farm sim...
News Persona 3 & 4 Next-Gen Versions Are Xbox Exclusive, Both Hit Game Pass In January
PS5 left behind
Persona 3 Portable and Persona 4 Golden are set to join the Xbox Game Pass library in January 2023, a launch date recently confirmed by publisher Atlus. At the time of the announcement, fans began to speculate whether the Xbox versions would be native Series X and S ports, considering the systems were named on the announcement post...
News Humankind's Xbox Version Suffers Setback, No Longer Hitting Game Pass In November
The console release has been delayed
We got all excited about the six games confirmed for Xbox Game Pass in November 2022 recently, but unfortunately we've got to pull one of them out of the list, as the console release for Humankind has been delayed indefinitely. In a statement, the dev teams explained that "unexpected challenges" have forced them...
News A Plague Tale: Requiem Trailers Showcase Hugo & Amicia's New-Fangled Powers
But will they stop the rats?
Asobo's much-anticipated follow-up to A Plague Tale: Innocence is almost here; it's so close we can almost feel the sea of rats closing in on us. Luckily, main characters Hugo and Amicia have some new tools at their disposal in A Plague Tale: Requiem, to help deal with the dangers at hand. Ahead of the game's Xbox Game...
Guide Everything You Need To Know About Scorn On Xbox Game Pass
Game details, release times, pre-load info & more
The big Xbox Game Pass release of this week is undoubtedly Scorn, which brings its brand-new horror adventure to the service a week earlier than originally planned, arriving on Friday, October 14th. Scorn's development began almost a decade ago back in 2014, and we've been hearing about the Xbox...
News Microsoft Intended To Release Xbox Game Pass On PlayStation, Sony 'Blocked' It
PlayStation Game Pass?
More and more information from the UK authority's scrutiny of Xbox's ActiBlizz deal is starting to trickle out, and this drop is a juicy one. Again via The Verge's Tom Warren, Microsoft has discussed Game Pass and the fact that the service could have been on PlayStation, had Sony wanted it. In defending its Activision...
News Hypercharge: Unboxed Dev Is The Latest Pushing For An Xbox Game Pass Launch
"Is our game Game Pass material?"
Hypercharge: Unboxed certainly goes all out with its Twitter marketing - they really want us to know about the game's Xbox launch! Well, it's kinda working, and today's message has us extra intrigued because it concerns Xbox Game Pass. At the minute, Hypercharge isn't confirmed for Game Pass; it's merely on its way...
News 'Ark' Dev Document Reveals How Long The Series Will Remain On Xbox Game Pass
And how much it cost to get there
Ark: Survival Evolved has been a part of the Xbox Game Pass library since 2018, with Microsoft clearly keen to keep this dino survival game in the library as long as possible. Well, a new legal document reveals just how long it'll remain on Game Pass, along with some juicy details about its sequel. According to the...
News Xbox Exclusive Pentiment Is 'Shaping Up Well' For November Launch
Obsidian's latest drops next month
Xbox exclusive Pentiment continues to fly under the radar a little considering it's out next month, but things seem to be going well behind the scenes. Xbox Exec Aaron Greenberg says the team is currently working on a Pentiment launch trailer, and that the game is "shaping up well" for its November launch. Back...
Deals Get 10% Off Xbox Game Pass Subscriptions With This Discount
Update: It's back, but only for today!
Update (12th Oct, 2022): We're running our 10% off Game Pass deal once again for today only. Use code PXBOX10 at checkout to access the saving! Remember that plenty more Xbox deals can be found in today's Amazon Prime sale. Discounted Xbox Game Pass - UK <products id="17071,17072" style="list"...
News Forza Horizon 5 Anniversary Update Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Blast from the past
Late last week, we broke down the key new features included in Forza Horizon 5's big anniversary update, which kicks off a month-long celebration of the Forza Horizon series. The gist of it is that developer Playground is bringing a bunch of classic content to FH5 — including cars, events, tunes and more — that debuted in...
News Temple Runner 'Phantom Abyss' Leaps To Xbox Game Pass Next Week
Specifically for Series X and Series S
We've got another confirmation for Xbox Game Pass in October 2022, as Devolver Digital has revealed that Phantom Abyss will be heading to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on Thursday, October 20th! Phantom Abyss is described as a "massive asynchronous multiplayer game" in which you'll attempt runs through...
Guide Scorn Release Date & Release Times On Xbox Game Pass
Not long to go!
Scorn is almost here for Xbox Game Pass subscribers, and ahead of the game's October 14th launch, the team has detailed exactly when you can go hands on with its weird and wonderful adventure. Just a few days to go! Scorn Release Date: Scorn's release date is October 14th, and that's across Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC and Xbox...
News NHL 23 10-Hour Trial Now Available With Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
Via EA Play
NHL 23 launches later this week, which means its EA Play trial is now live ahead of release. Of course, EA Play is a part of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, meaning subscribers can now go hands on with 10 hours of NHL 23! Here's how: How To Find The NHL 23 Free Trial On Xbox: Go to the Microsoft Store app on your Xbox Search for '
Interview 'Eville' Creator Reveals What To Expect On Xbox Game Pass
It's out today!
Amongst today's batch of Xbox Game Pass releases is Eville, which is a new multiplayer social deduction game inspired by the likes of Among Us and the party game Werewolves. Ahead of its launch, we had a chance to speak to the CEO of developer VestGames about what players can expect from it, as well as getting some comments...
News 'Lost Eidolons' Dev Wants Fantasy RPG To Be On Xbox Game Pass
"We want to be part of Game Pass but we will see!"
Lost Eidolons dev Ocean Drive Studio has revealed some interesting info about its upcoming fantasy RPG, particularly in relation to Xbox Game Pass. It appears that although Xbox hasn't yet announced the title as a Game Pass addition, the dev team is pretty keen on the idea. The team has dipped into...
News Three Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (October 11)
Jump into three new titles
It's yet another Game Pass drop day, people! Three games are being added to the library today, October 11th, including Double Fine's classic Costume Quest, just in time for Halloween! Without further ado, here's a quick intro to each of today's new Game Pass titles: Coral Island - PC (11AM EST / 4PM BST): Coral...
News Chivalry 2 Sees Huge Boost In Player Count Thanks To Xbox Game Pass
Stonks
Chivalry 2 turned out to be a nice surprise when it shadow dropped onto Xbox Game Pass last week, and it seems to have gone down pretty well with subscribers so far! The development team has revealed that more than 500k new players tried the game out within a few days of its Xbox Game Pass launch. This is a very impressive number...
News Xbox Game Pass Is Making Billions In Revenue Each Year, Suggests Report
It was around $2.9 billion in the last fiscal year
Microsoft typically refrains from providing detailed revenue figures about Xbox Game Pass, but courtesy of a document filed by Brazil's Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE) in relation to Microsoft's attempted acquisition of Activision Blizzard, we've been provided with a little extra...
News Scorn Is Now Ready To Pre-Install With Xbox Game Pass
And it's a smaller download than you might think!
We've been looking forward to playing Scorn for some time here at Pure Xbox, and the fact that it launches day one on Game Pass is icing on the cake! Well, that (disgusting) cake is about ready to come out of the oven, as the game is now available to pre-install. Over on Xbox Series X, we're looking...
News Six Games Are Confirmed For Xbox Game Pass In November 2022 So Far
Update: Humankind delayed until further notice
Update: Unfortunately, we've got to pull one of the games out of the list - Humankind has sadly been delayed until further notice on console, so it won't be arriving on November 4th as planned. It's already on PC Game Pass though! Original story: Once again, we're taking a very early opportunity to...
Guide Microsoft Rewards: Earn 500 Easy Points With This New 'Shocktober' Xbox Punch Card
500 points for just a few minutes' work!
It's Microsoft Rewards time! You might have noticed over the weekend that another new punch card went live on the Microsoft Rewards app on Xbox, and it's a fantastic way to get 500 easy points for just a few minutes' work. Firstly, you'll need to activate the 'Shocktober' punch card on the app, and then get...
News Persona 3 Portable & Persona 4 Golden Coming To Xbox Game Pass January 2023
XSX, Xbox One and Windows PC locked in
Atlus today shared some exciting news for Persona fans - announcing Persona 3 Portable and Persona 4 Golden would be launching on Xbox platforms early next year. These games will be released on Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Windows on January 19th, 2023. Here's the announcement: Persona 5...
Competition We're Giving Away 10 Codes For The Launch Of 'Eville' On Xbox
Ahead of its upcoming Xbox Game Pass release
It's competition time! Next week marks the arrival of the multiplayer social deduction game Eville on Xbox Game Pass, and ahead of its release on October 11th, we've got ten codes to give away in a competition here at Pure Xbox! We're running this competition via Twitter (apologies to those who aren't on...
Talking Point How Often Do You Actually Buy Xbox Game Pass Games?
And what platform do you buy them on?
Earlier this week, the publisher behind Xbox Game Pass title Let's Build a Zoo revealed that the service appeared to have helped with sales on Nintendo Switch, with a "notable number" of people telling them that they bought the game on that platform for portability reasons - based on their experiences trying it...
News Grounded 1.0 Gets First Post-Launch Update, Here's What's Included
Stay grounded
Grounded finally hit 1.0 last month, after a good two years in early access via Xbox Game Preview. Critics spoke positively about the game when it fully released, but that hasn't stopped developer Obsidian from continuing to work on the title. The team has already pushed out Grounded's 1.01 patch, and it's full of core game changes...
Video Here's 18 Minutes Of 'Planet Of Lana' Gameplay Ahead Of Xbox Game Pass Launch
It. Looks. Gorgeous!
Okay, so, Planet of Lana launches on Xbox Game Pass next spring, and ever since locking eyes onto it we've loved the look of its bright, colourful world. Contrary to what we've been fixated on so far though, there is a game behind those gorgeous visuals, and the team has just shown off nearly 20 minutes of it with some developer...
News No Man's Sky Brings Its Waypoint Update To Xbox Game Pass
Ushering in 'a new era' for the sci-fi epic
Since No Man's Sky hit Xbox Game Pass more than two years ago, developer Hello Games has consistently updated its sci-fi adventure, and these are by no means small updates either. The latest of the updates is called 'Waypoint', version 4.0 of No Man's Sky, and it's set to introduce a "new era" for the...
News Forza Horizon 5's Anniversary Update Is Loaded With Classic Content
Horizon origins
On the eve of the series' 10th birthday, Forza Horizon 5 is getting a massive free anniversary update to celebrate a decade of open world racing for the Forza franchise. There's a lot packed in here, from brand-new cars and Forza Horizon throwbacks, to a new Horizon story and some classic FH radio tunes. Here's a look at the...
News 'Let's Build A Zoo' Is Selling Great On Nintendo Switch, Partly Thanks To Xbox Game Pass
"The cross-promo has been insane"
It's now been just over a week since Let's Build a Zoo arrived on Xbox Game Pass, and it's evidently been doing very well for itself! Mike Rose of publisher No More Robots has taken to Twitter today to reveal some stats about the game's performance, and it's great news all around for Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo...
News Need For Speed Unbound Will Have A Free Trial With Xbox Game Pass
Thanks to EA Play
If you're looking forward to the release of Need For Speed Unbound this December, you'll be glad to know that Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members will be getting a free 10-hour trial of the game courtesy of EA Play! The trial will be available as of November 29th, 2022, with the game releasing a few days later on December 2nd. It'll...
News Three Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (October 6)
Start your medieval dynasty
It's time for October's first major Game Pass drop as three games come to the service today, October 6th. The big new console addition is Medieval Dynasty which makes its console debut today. Over on the PC side of things, we have two The Walking Dead titles arriving for your pleasure (they're already included on console...
News The Legend Of Tianding Is Heading To Xbox Game Pass Very Soon
It has "overwhelmingly positive" reviews on Steam!
We've got another upcoming Xbox Game Pass addition to share! It's been announced that The Legend of Tianding will be arriving on Xbox and Game Pass in just a few short weeks - the date is seemingly November 1st, 2022, although there's been some suggestion that it could arrive a day earlier on...
News 'Gamevice Flex' Controller Launches This Month, And There's A Bonus For Xbox Fans
The follow-up to the Razer Kishi is almost here
Gamevice has announced some fresh details on its upcoming mobile gaming controller, including a solid launch date. The 'Gamevice Flex' hits stores on October 25th in the US, for $99.95 on Android and $109.95 on iOS devices, and there's a neat bonus for Xbox Game Pass users. Gamevice is bundling in one...
News High On Life Dev Shows Off Fresh Gameplay Ahead Of Xbox Game Pass Launch
Catch 'Zephyr Paradise' in action
High on Life looks to be taking part in 'IGN First' this month, where the outlet will showcase a bunch of exclusive info on the game in the run up to launch. That partnership has delivered another showing of extended gameplay for us all, this time featuring a brand new biome. The 'Zephyr Paradise' level is on show...
Video Here's Your Cinematic Introduction To 'Medieval Dynasty' On Xbox Game Pass
Building a dynasty
Late last week, we brought news that Medieval Dynasty is coming to Xbox Series X and S, including Game Pass on day one of its console release. A day ahead of that launch, the team has revealed a lovely cinematic intro to its open world RPG, introducing us all to the world of Medieval Dynasty. This is the sort of survival / RPG...
Random Of Course Phil Spencer Has Been Playing Grounded
Version 1.0 launched last week
One person who has been a huge fan of Obsidian's latest release, Grounded, since the beginning of its existence back in 2020 is the Head of Xbox - Phil Spencer. Last week, Version 1.0 was officially released. Spencer mentioned at the time how he was "really proud" of the small and focused team at the studio that had...
News The New Dead Space Is $70, But It's Cheaper With Xbox Game Pass
Cutting the cost
Thinking of picking up the new Dead Space remake? The first gameplay trailer dropped earlier today, and it's shaping up to be a stunner when it arrives on January 27th, 2023. Plus, there's some good news for Game Pass members! Although the game is being priced at an eye-watering £69.99 / $69.99 for Xbox Series X and Series S,...
News Fallout Dynamic Background & Xbox Game Pass Perk Arrive To Celebrate Series Anniversary
25 years!
Bethesda has revealed its plans for Fallout's 25th anniversary, and they include some pretty neat bonuses for Xbox fans! Besides a free play week for Fallout 76, we're also getting a dynamic Xbox Series X|S background and a nice bonus Game Pass perk to celebrate the series' anniversary. First up, the dynamic background is very Fallout...
News Another Six Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass Soon (October 15)
The latest batch of departures
Original story (Sun 2nd Oct, 2022): Microsoft has quietly revealed the next batch of games leaving Xbox Game Pass in early October 2022, and we've got another fairly substantial set of titles on the departure list, including the likes of Sable and Echo Generation. Here's the full list of games set to leave in the...
News These Nine Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (October 4-18)
The latest batch of confirmed titles
The first batch of October 2022's Xbox Game Pass titles has been announced, with Microsoft officially revealing what's coming to the service in early October, including the previously confirmed Chivalry 2, Scorn and A Plague Tale: Requiem, amongst many others! Most of these had already been revealed ahead of...
News A Plague Tale: Requiem Is Ready To Install On Xbox Game Pass
File size revealed
A Plague Tale: Requiem is one of the month's biggest Xbox Game Pass additions, and it's now available to install on Xbox Series X and S two weeks before the game goes live for all subscribers. Read More: Xbox Game Pass: All Games Coming Soon In October 2022 As Asobo's rat-infested sequel is now installable, we know its overall...
News Chivalry 2 Brings The Fight To Xbox Game Pass This Tuesday
A surprise addition for October!
We've got another game to add to the Xbox Game Pass list for October 2022, as Chivalry 2 has been announced as heading to the service this Tuesday, October 4th! The news was revealed on Twitter earlier today. In Chivalry 2, you'll compete in multiplayer battles (up to 64 players) on medieval battlefields. Here's...
News The 'Worst Xbox Game Of 2022' Is Slowly Starting To Make A Comeback
It's improved a lot since launch
It's no exaggeration to say that CrossfireX ended up being a huge disappointment when it arrived on Xbox earlier this year, getting awful reviews and becoming Metacritic's worst Xbox game of 2022 - it'll probably stay that way, too. However, in the interest of fairness, that Metascore of 38 doesn't represent how...
News Xbox Exec Jokingly 'Apologises' For Adding To Game Pass Backlogs
"On behalf of the team I'd like to apologise..."
How's your Xbox Game Pass backlog looking at the moment? We've had a pretty strong month for September bolstered by the arrival of Deathloop, and October's lineup looks strong as well, so it's safe to say ours is pretty extensive right now! A minimum of Scorn and A Plague Tale: Requiem will also be...
Pick One What Was Your Favourite Xbox Game Pass Game In September?
It ended up being a great month!
It's time for another round of Pick One! With September now behind us, it's time to go back and look at the entire batch of Xbox Game Pass games from last month - and pick a favourite! We were treated to some fantastic surprises throughout those few weeks, including the likes of Deathloop, Assassin's Creed Odyssey...
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News Open World RPG 'Medieval Dynasty' Is Heading To Xbox Series X|S And Game Pass
Day one console launch!
Microsoft has revealed that Medieval Dynasty is getting an Xbox Series X|S port early next month, and it'll be a part of Xbox Game Pass on day one! The game's PC build is already in the library, but this is the first evidence we've seen of an Xbox Series X and S release. Xbox currently has the title penned to release for...
News Forza Dev Confirms Horizon 4 Won't Be Delisted Anytime Soon
"No need to worry"
A Forza series community manager has squashed concerns over Forza Horizon 4 potentially being delisted in the coming months. In a Forza forum thread discussing Horizon 4's 'end of life' status, community manager T10ManteoMax (as their forum name goes) had this to say about the future of Playground's fourth Forza Horizon game:...
News Halo Infinite Campaign Co-Op Achievements Revealed Ahead Of November Launch
24 in total
The much-awaited campaign co-op feature for Halo Infinite is almost here, arriving alongside the game's winter update this November. Ahead of that launch in under two months, the team at 343 has revealed all the achievements you'll be able to earn by playing through the game's story campaign with a buddy. There are 24 achievements in...
News Xbox Game Pass Hit 'Vampire Survivors' Leaves Early Access In October
1.0 is right around the corner
Xbox Game Pass added a big Steam hit to its PC library earlier this year in the form of casual rogue-lite Vampire Survivors. At the time of its arrival back in May, the game was still in PC early access, although that's about to change. On October 20th, Vampire Survivors will launch out of Steam early access, bringing...
News These 12 Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass Today (September 30)
Last chance to sample the horrors of Visage
In case you'd forgotten, today marks the removal of twelve more games from the Xbox Game Pass library, including the likes of AI: The Somnium Files, Lemnis Gate, Subnautica: Below Zero, Visage and many others. Here are the twelve games confirmed to leave today on
News Become Top Dog In 'Paw Patrol: Grand Prix' On Xbox Game Pass Today (September 30)
Barkin' fast
September is coming to a close already, but the month ain't leaving us without one more huge Game Pass arrival. Keep your hype levels in check because Paw Patrol: Grand Prix heads to the Xbox Game Pass library today, September 30th. While this addition is no-doubt aimed at kids primarily (the trailer even says so), we do love a good...
News Scorn Xbox Game Pass Release Date Brought Forward By One Week
Go hands on even earlier!
Scorn developer Ebb Software has just dropped a lovely surprise! The upcoming "atmospheric first-person horror adventure" is now launching a full week earlier than previously announced, with a new release date of October 14th. We'd been worried in previous months that Scorn could even see a delay out of 2022, so we're...
News Three Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (September 29)
The latest batch of Game Pass titles
Three more games are coming to Xbox Game Pass today, September 29th, including one pretty major PC-only addition! Valheim hits the PC Game Pass library today, alongside two other titles across console and PC. Here's a brief introduction to all of today's new Game Pass additions! Despot's Game (Console, PC):...
Talking Point Do You Consider A Game's Length When Browsing Xbox Game Pass?
Alexa, how long to beat?
In a world filled with seemingly infinite choices on games, TV shows, movies, you name it, we tend to prefer our gaming experiences to fall on the shorter side in this day and age. That's not to say we don't love getting stuck into a huge RPG every now and then, but sampling a wider variety of shorter titles is typically our...
News Phil Spencer Congratulates Obsidian's Grounded Team On 'Full Release'
Version 1.0 is finally here
It's hard to believe, but after years of early access Grounded is finally arrived in a completed state - with Version 1.0 now available to Xbox, PC and Game Pass users around the globe. As part of tradition, Xbox's boss Phil Spencer has shared a short but sweet message on the social media platform Twitter congratulating...
News Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Dev Says No To 'Nioh' On Xbox, For Now
It looks unlikely folks
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty has been getting quite a lot of attention since its Xbox Game Pass announcement, and rightly so. It's looking bloody good so far ahead of a 2023 launch, with Team Ninja at the helm. While it's great to see such a partnership between the Japanese dev and Xbox, it's looking like we won't see one of the...
News A Plague Tale: Requiem Runtime Revealed Ahead Of Xbox Game Pass Launch
Oh, and a new story trailer has arrived!
A Plague Tale: Requiem's Xbox Game Pass launch is less than a month away, and in a recent interview with PLAY magazine, an Asobo developer has revealed how long the team's upcoming sequel will be when it launches in October. Lead Level Designer Kevin Pinson told PLAY (thanks MP1st), that players can expect...
News Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (September 27)
Spidey fight
Two more titles are coming to Xbox Game Pass today, September 27th, including one switch over from early access. That'll be Grounded, which leaves Xbox Game Preview today for its full 1.0 launch, while the metroidvania Moonscars also hits the Game Pass library today. Here's a bit more about today's new Xbox Game Pass titles:...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Grounded's 1.0 Launch
The game leaves early access this month
Obsidian's backyard survival game Grounded is leaving early access this month, after over two years in Xbox Game Preview. Ahead of the title's 1.0 launch tomorrow, September 27, reviews of the final version have started to hit the web, and it's getting a very positive reception thus far! Here's a look at some...
News Slime Rancher 2 Sells Way Beyond Expectations Despite Xbox Game Pass Launch
Speedy seller!
The CEO of Slime Rancher 2 dev Monomi Park has taken to Twitter to share the team's sheer surprise at how well the game is performing commercially so far. Despite only being in Early Access at present, and launching on Xbox Game Pass, Slime Rancher 2 sold 100k copies in less than six hours. The dev said it was hoping it could get...
News Certain Affinity's 'Unannounced' Halo Infinite Project Has Close To 100 Devs Working On It
"It’s something big and new for the franchise"
Earlier this year in April, Certain Affinity finally confirmed it would be evolving Halo Infinite with a "new and exciting" project. There have been a number of rumours, but now we've got another update - this time from the Austin, Texas-based developer's founder and CEO, Max Hoberman. Speaking to
News Deathloop Director Talks Launching On Xbox & The Game Pass Simulator That Surprised Them
Xbox Sim Pass
To coincide with Deathloop's Xbox Series X and S launch, game director Dinga Bakaba has sat down with Xbox Wire to talk all things Deathloop, including the advantages of releasing on Game Pass this time around. Speaking of Game Pass, it sounds like Bakaba has been bitten by the simulator bug just like the rest of us! After its...
News Scorn Developer Says Working On Xbox Series S 'Was A Challenge'
The team got there in the end
Things are moving full steam ahead for Ebb Software's upcoming sort-of-horror title Scorn. Recently, the team showcased the first eight or so minutes of the game's prologue chapter, and now the dev has conducted a Reddit AMA to talk all things Scorn - and it's dropped some interesting tidbits on development! One of the...
News Slime Rancher 2 Dev: 'Xbox Game Pass Was An Easy Decision For Us'
"The model compliments our games..."
Five years after the original first arrived on Xbox, Slime Rancher 2 is officially available today as part of Xbox Game Preview and Xbox Game Pass, releasing for Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC and Xbox Cloud Gaming. Earlier this week, we had a chance to talk to Nick Popovich, the CEO of developer Monomi Park,...
Interview Slime Rancher 2 - Dev CEO Talks Next-Gen Approach & The Future Of Its Slimy Sequel
It's time for a wiggly new adventure on Xbox Game Pass!
The sequel to the hugely successful Slime Rancher arrives in Xbox Game Preview and as part of Xbox Game Pass today with Slime Rancher 2, and to coincide with its release, we recently had a chance to speak to the CEO of developer Monomi Park about what players can expect from this highly...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (September 22-25)
Your latest batch of FPD titles
As we approach another weekend, we've got another set of Free Play Days titles to enjoy as part of Xbox Live Gold! There's only two unique options this weekend, with one game having two versions across generations. Here's what you can download and play right now with Free Play Days: Dead Island Definitive...
News Three Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (September 22)
Out on the slime ranch
Microsoft is bringing three more titles to Xbox Game Pass today, September 22, as part of the latest update to the library. Headlining the bunch today is the newly released Slime Rancher 2, from developer Monomi Park. As these are all brand new releases, they might not be available right away, but each title will arrive...
News Logitech G CLOUD Handheld Launches Next Month With Xbox Cloud Gaming Built In
But where's our Xbox portable?
Early last month, Logitech revealed that it was working with Xbox, in some capacity, on a cloud-based gaming handheld. Well, the tech company has now fully revealed its Logitech G CLOUD system, and it's out as early as next month. The handheld device launches on October 17th in the US for $350, with no other regions...
News 'The Texas Chain Saw Massacre' Preview Impresses, Hits Xbox Game Pass In 2023
It's coming to the service day one
Before The Texas Chain Saw Massacre creeps onto Xbox Game Pass next year sometime, IGN has gone hands on with the asymmetric multiplayer horror title, and they seem pretty impressed with it so far! The outlet notes that while they played an early build, where full-game features were absent and just one
Random Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Appears In Xbox Game Pass Library
Half baked
Okay, this isn't something we thought we'd see today, but here we are! A Reddit user spotted Ben & Jerry's appearing as an Xbox Game Pass title, yes, the ice cream brand. The app wasn't titled as such, but all the media related to Ben & Jerry's ice cream. After coming across the post we thought we best check for ourselves, and lo...
News 'Scorn' Dev Shows 8 Minutes Of The Game's Opening Level Ahead Of Xbox Game Pass Launch
Yep, still looks grim!
Scorn developer Ebb Software has revealed eight full minutes of Scorn gameplay ahead of the title's Xbox Game Pass launch next month. This one freaks us out every time we see it to be honest, but we're still going to give the game a go when it releases on October 21st! This new gameplay sequence goes through the very start of...
News Xbox's Phil Spencer Visits SEGA Booth At TGS 2022, Where Persona 5 Royal Was Playable
The series finally returns to Xbox next month
Xbox boss Phil Spencer has been snapped alongside Xbox's Sarah Bond, both visiting the Persona booth at this year's Tokyo Game Show before the series returns to Xbox. Microsoft has had a big presence at TGS 2022 with their own showcase, however, it appears the team hung around for much more than that...
News Wo Long Fallen Dynasty Dev 'Really Excited' About Launching On Xbox Game Pass
"This is a first for us..."
We don't know too much about the Xbox Game Pass lineup for 2023 just yet, but Wo Long Fallen Dynasty is one of the biggest day one launches announced for next year so far. Team Ninja's upcoming action game looks a blast to play, and it seems the Japanese developer is pretty excited about the team's first Game Pass launch...
News Here Are The Worldwide Release Times For Grounded 1.0 On Xbox
Arriving September 27th
Next week sees the long-awaited launch of Grounded 1.0. Yes, although the game has been playable for some time now, it's releasing in its final form worldwide. As part of this, Obsidian has shared the times the game will launch around the globe. Depending on your location it'll either be released on 27th / 28th of September...
News Deathloop Is Getting A Free Xbox Game Pass Perk This Week
In the form of the 'Hunting Pack'
The much-anticipated arrival of Deathloop on Xbox Game Pass just got a little bit sweeter! Microsoft has revealed that as part of September's Game Pass perks package, Deathloop's 'Hunting Pack' will be free for Ultimate subscribers. The Hunting Pack grants players two additional character skins; the 'Horizon' skin...
News Another 12 Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass Soon (September 30)
The latest batch of departures
Update: Microsoft has now confirmed the dates and platforms for this next batch of departures, which takes place on September 30th. Note that Dirt Rally and DiRT 4 are now just leaving PC on September 30th. Original story: Microsoft has quietly revealed the next batch of games leaving Xbox Game Pass in late September...
News Xbox Confirms Eight Games Coming To Game Pass (September 22-30)
The final batch of the month
The final batch of September 2022's Xbox Game Pass titles has been confirmed by Microsoft, although we already knew about 7/8 of them! The only other surprise addition to the lineup is Paw Patrol Grand Prix on September 30th. Read More: Xbox Game Pass: All Games Coming Soon In September 2022 Here's the list of games...
News Deathloop Xbox Series X And S Performance Modes Revealed
Six modes across both consoles!
After a year's worth of exclusivity on PS5, Bethesda's Deathloop is finally coming to Xbox, including Game Pass, this week! That's right, Arkane Studios brings its latest shooter to Xbox Series X and S today, September 20th, and here's how the game is set to perform across both new-gen Xbox consoles. Xbox Series X...
News Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (September 20)
Stuck in the loop
Microsoft is bringing two titles to Xbox Game Pass today, including one much-anticipated Arkane shooter! Yep, former PS5 exclusive Deathloop hits the service today, September 20th, alongside spaceship salvaging simulator Hardspace: Shipbreaker on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S (it's already on PC as well). Here's a little more...
Guide Xbox Game Pass: All Games Coming Soon In September 2022
The full list of confirmed games so far
Looking for a complete list of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in September 2022? It can be pretty difficult to keep track of all the comings and goings in the world of Xbox Game Pass every week, so we've put together this handy guide to provide an overview of what's coming to Xbox Game Pass this month, as well...
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