The best hidden gems on Game PassWith 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 53
Fall Guys' toughest achievement is currently much easier to unlockFall Guys has some pretty tough achievements, but one of them, and probably the hardest of them all, is currently much easier to unlock thanks to a limited-time game mode. [updated] Posted 1 year ago 197
Contest: Win a limited-edition Chernobylite Black Stalker plushChernobylite players can now download the Ghost Town and Season One content updates for free, and don't forget that there is still time to enter our giveaway for a limited-edition Black Stalker Plush. [updated] Posted 1 year ago 722
Earn 5,000 Microsoft Rewards Points with Xbox Summer Spotlight purchasesThe Xbox team has announced the start of Summer Spotlight 2022, which sees over 75 games launch over the next six weeks — and spending $50 on any eligible games nets you 5,000 Microsoft Rewards Points. [updated] Posted 1 year ago 48
Sponsored: Win a custom Batman Xbox controller with Von RepublicVon Republic lets you to earn coins for unlocking achievements, then spend them in auctions for gaming swag. This weekend, there's something particularly special up for grabs — this cool custom Batman Xbox controller! Posted 1 year ago
Shovel Knight fans, don't sleep on this musical masterpieceIf you enjoy the killer soundtracks of indie gems Shovel Knight and Undertale, you're going to want to check out Just Shapes & Beats — a challenging musical avoid-'em-up with ace stages based on tunes from both games. Posted 1 year ago 41
Xbox game releases — August 1st to 7thNext week, another eight new games release on Xbox, including Turbo Golf Racing (Game Preview), Azure Striker Gunvolt 3, South of the Circle, and Gale of Windoria. Posted 1 year ago 21
ICYMI: a weekly round-up of the biggest Xbox news stories from TrueAchievementsXbox-related news and announcements have once again been sliding across our front page. Check in here for the hottest TrueAchievements headlines for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC. Posted 1 year ago
BS GS: Crazy achievements we're glad aren't real #3 — SkyrimA game on the scale of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim has ample opportunity to mess players around with disgusting achievements... here are just a few of the ways it could have been a horrible completion rather than just a long one. Posted 1 year ago 61
Skull and Bones interview: "The only thing that really isn't on land is combat"Skull and Bones isn't too far off on the horizon, and sails onto Xbox Series X|S in November. We talked with game director Ryan Barnard for a more detailed interview as to what to expect. Posted 1 year ago 36
PowerWash Simulator walkthrough now live, here's how to unlock each achievementPowerWash Simulator is out now on Xbox, PC, and Xbox Game Pass, and plenty of you are already cleaning up the PowerWash Simulator achievements. However, if you need a helping hand, we now have a PowerWash Simulator walkthrough. Posted 1 year ago 24
Poll: Are you happy with August's Games with Gold lineup?The lineup for next month's Xbox Games with Gold has been confirmed, with four games set to arrive in August. For this week's poll, we want to know: are you happy with August's Games with Gold? Posted 1 year ago 63
Goat Simulator 3 release date revealed with udderly-mad preorder trailerGoat Simulator 3's release date has been revealed alongside the announcement that its preorders are now live for each of the game's three editions on Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and PC via the Epic Games Store. Posted 1 year ago 63
TA Playlist game for August 2022 announcedWe’re looking back to our 'History of Western Civilizations' classes for this month’s TA Playlist game. Which Greek or Roman-themed game won the poll? Posted 1 year ago 41
Outer Wilds getting free Xbox Series X|S upgrade in SeptemberAnnapurna Interactive and developer Mobius Digital have announced that the critically-acclaimed space exploration game, Outer Wilds, is getting a free Xbox Series X|S upgrade. Posted 1 year ago 43
Adventure game The Pathless confirmed to be coming to XboxAnnapurna Interactive has confirmed that Giant Squid's adventure game The Pathless will come to Xbox this winter, sending us forth on the Hunter's journey. Posted 1 year ago 13
Warhammer 40,000: Darktide delayed againWarhammer 40,000: Darktide has once again been delayed, Fatshark has announced, and while PC players can look forward to playing the game towards the end of the year, players on Xbox will have to wait a little longer. Posted 1 year ago 21
What Remains of Edith Finch free Xbox Series X|S upgrade available nowXbox Series X and S versions of What Remains of Edith Finch look to be on the horizon, thanks to ESRB ratings for both Xbox and PlayStation current-gen consoles having appeared ahead of today's showcase. Posted 1 year ago 44
Inside now available with Xbox Game PassWe're almost out of July but Xbox Game Pass still has one more addition to deliver this month: puzzle platforming game Inside joins the Game Pass service today. Posted 1 year ago 25
PowerWash Simulator Guide: Tips and tricks for beginnersPowerWash Simulator is the latest phenomenon to grace Xbox, PC, and Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass. If you're new to the game, here are several tips and tricks that will take your power washing business to the top. Posted 1 year ago 24
Microsoft and National Trust recreate UK's Corfe Castle in MinecraftMicrosoft and Europe's largest conservation charity, the National Trust, have announced a partnership that sees Dorset's Corfe Castle recreated in Minecraft to celebrate the launch of The Wild update. Posted 1 year ago 16
Annapurna announces five more games coming to Xbox Game PassThe Annapurna Showcase 2022 has brought us news of five more titles set to arrive on Xbox Game Pass in the coming year — Thirsty Suitors, Bounty Star: The Morose Tale of Graveyard Clem, Maquette, Solar Ash, and Flock. Posted 1 year ago 59
Xbox sales: TA Team Picks (July 28th)Xbox sales this week are little light on offerings thanks to the Xbox Ultimate Game Sale, but that doesn't mean that the TrueAchievements news team hasn't found some offerings from the Xbox and PC discounts available. Posted 1 year ago 17
Fall Guys' "hammer-infested" Clan of Yeetus event now liveFall Guys' Clan of Yeetus event has begun, and flings you into chaotic levels full of spinning hammers, with event rewards up for grabs. Posted 1 year ago 35
Xbox Games with Gold August lineup announcedThe Xbox team has now confirmed the August Xbox Games with Gold lineup, which kicks off with Calico and Saints Row 2. Posted 1 year ago 153
Grounded game director confirms 1.0 release dateTo celebrate two years of Grounded, game director Adam Brennecke shared some news about the game, including the 1.0 release date. Posted 1 year ago 17
Check out all 46 Digimon Survive Xbox achievementsWe have just picked up new achievements for Digimon Survive. There are 46 achievements worth a total of 1,000 Gamerscore, 34 of which are secret. Posted 1 year ago 0
Frogwares gets Lovecraft-y with Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened remakeSherlock Holmes will be returning to Xbox soon, with Frogwares announcing that it is working on a full remake and rewrite of classic Cthulhu mythos-fuelled PC adventure Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened for modern systems. Posted 1 year ago 8
Skull and Bones to “leverage expertise” of Assassin’s Creed IV: Black FlagSkull and Bones is set to sail onto Xbox Series X|S in November, and game director Ryan Barnard explains that the pirate game will "leverage that expertise" of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag. Posted 1 year ago 27
Make the most of summer by visiting Slaycation Paradise in AugustSlaycation Paradise is a twin-stick shooter and tower defence game that sends you to alternate Earths for your vacation to slaughter hordes of lucha libres, sentient sexbots, and more when it launches on Xbox next month. Posted 1 year ago 5
August's TrueAchievements Xbox Targets announcedThe month is almost over, so it's time to announce three new gaming-related Targets for August 2022. Are you up to the challenge? Can you get gold medals in all of them? Posted 1 year ago 109
WWE 2K22 headlines this weekend's Xbox Free Play Days gamesThanks to Free Play Days, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and Xbox Live Gold members will have three games to play for free over the weekend, including WWE 2K22. Posted 1 year ago 14
Former CD Projekt devs form Dark Passenger studio for UE5 action gameDark Passenger, a new Warsaw-based studio formed by ex-CD Projekt developers, is working on an action-focused game set in feudal Japan and built using Unreal Engine 5 for Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and PC. Posted 1 year ago 17
Xbox Game Pass could add Immortals Fenyx RisingIt seems that the wonderful open-world action-adventure game Immortals Fenyx Rising could come to Xbox Game Pass, according to a well-known leaker. Posted 1 year ago 50
PowerWash Simulator: How to change power washerIf you're going to take your power-washing business to the next level in PowerWash Simulator, you're going to want to invest in some decent washers. Here's how to change your powerwasher in PowerWash Simulator on Xbox and PC. Posted 1 year ago 34
Check out all 33 Azure Striker GUNVOLT 3 Xbox achievementsWe have just picked up new achievements for Azure Striker GUNVOLT 3. There are 33 achievements worth a total of 1,000 Gamerscore, 27 of which are secret. Posted 1 year ago 0
FIFA 23 gameplay trailer showcases Hypermotion2 techFIFA 23's Hypermotion2 technology is promising to deliver "more high-quality, true-to-life animations than ever before in an EA SPORTS FIFA title," including better goalkeeping, headers, women's animations, and more. Posted 1 year ago 26
GTA 6 development slowed partly due to Rockstar reform — reportGTA 6 development is apparently slow-moving due to Rockstar Games' culture reform, which is working towards becoming a "kinder, more progressive company," a recent Bloomberg report has uncovered. Posted 1 year ago 299
Arcade Paradise Xbox achievements now liveArcade Paradise, which the devs have described as their effort to "make the most generous game ever created," is out in August, and the achievements have just been revealed. Posted 1 year ago 9
New weekly Xbox Game Pass Quests are now live for another 70 Microsoft Reward PointsThe new weekly Xbox Game Pass quests are now live. We've got the roundup of every quest on offer, how to complete them, and how many Microsoft Rewards Points you'll get for doing so. Posted 1 year ago 6
GTA 6 will reportedly include first female protagonistA new report suggested new details about GTA 6, claiming that the game will include a Latina female playable character, and that its main map will be based in a fictional version of Miami. Posted 1 year ago 240
Xbox console supply and lower engagement leads to FY22 Q4 revenue dipMicrosoft has released its fiscal year Q4 2022 earnings report, and while overall Xbox gaming revenue has declined by 7% year-over-year, Xbox has reportedly had its best fiscal year ever in terms of revenue. Posted 1 year ago 22
PowerWash Simulator: How to refill and use soapCleaning liquids (or soap) are powerful consumables in PowerWash Simulator that will help you complete levels quickly. Here's how to use and refill cleaning liquids in PowerWash Simulator on Xbox and PC. Posted 1 year ago 19
New study finds gaming is "unlikely to impact wellbeing"A new study from the University of Oxford has found that "time spent playing video games is unlikely to impact wellbeing." The study involved 39,000 gamers playing games like Apex Legends and The Crew 2. Posted 1 year ago 43
How to fix PowerWash Simulator Show Dirt functionIf you've been running into a bug in PowerWash Simulator where the 'Show Dirt' button randomly stops working on Xbox and PC, you're not alone. Here's how to fix the dirt highlight button using a quick workaround. Posted 1 year ago 4
PowerWash Simulator multiplayer: How to play co-op with friendsMany hands make light work, and this definitely applies to PowerWash Simulator. Here's how to play PowerWash Simulator co-op multiplayer with your friends Posted 1 year ago 7
Forza Horizon 5 update fixes two unobtainable achievementsForza Horizon 5 has just received a patch that fixes issues with two of the new achievements introduced in the Series 10 title update, making them unlockable and the full completion possible. Posted 1 year ago 45
Easy Gamerscore: 21 quick completions from the latest Xbox salesAnother week, another list of quick completions! We've dug through the latest Xbox sales to bring you a fresh list of 21 games with easy achievements that will give you a quick Gamerscore boost Posted 1 year ago 9
Xbox Insiders in Alpha and Alpha Skip-Ahead get new warning badgesThe latest update for Alpha and Alpha Skip-Ahead Xbox Insiders adds a new feature: warning badges to explain why a game's not launching; for instance, if the disc needs inserting or if it's left Xbox Game Pass. Posted 1 year ago 38
Disney Dreamlight Valley drops gameplay overviewThe Disney Dreamlight Valley team has dropped a gameplay overview trailer showing off what life in Dreamlight Valley will be like. Posted 1 year ago 12
Unlock MultiVersus achievements fast using Custom matchesMultiVersus has now launched in open beta, and players have discovered that it is possible to unlock even its grindiest achievements quicker using Custom matches, making the completion more manageable, even solo. Posted 1 year ago 45
Elder Scrolls Online's Whitestrake's Mayhem PvP event kicks off soonThe Elder Scrolls Online will be offering up rewards for player-vs-player activities in Cyrodiil, Imperial City, and Battlegrounds during the Whitestrake's Mayhem PvP event that kicks off later this week. Posted 1 year ago 5
Hitman 3's free Ambrose Island location available nowAmbrose Island is available now as a free location for Hitman 3 players and those who play with Xbox Game Pass, and has you "embark on a new adventure with Agent 47 to a secluded island in the Andaman Sea." Posted 1 year ago 19
MultiVersus: Which characters are free? (August 16th, 2022)Most characters in MultiVersus need to be unlocked before you can use them, but you don't always have to spend Gold to get into the action — here's who you can play for free if you don't fancy spending your Gold just yet. Posted 1 year ago
Marvel's Midnight Suns trailer showcases Doctor Strange's magical powerMarvel's Midnight Suns' latest hero to be showcased is Doctor Strange, with the magical prowess he wields against Lilith's forces. Looking at the latest trailer, he'll be a great asset to your squad. Posted 1 year ago 6
Sniper Elite 5 Landing Force DLC kicks off Season Pass One contentSniper Elite 5's Landing Force DLC is now available and offers you a new mission, two weapons, and an achievement, while the latest patch adds a new multiplayer map, a couple of requested features, and more. Posted 1 year ago 24
MultiVersus open beta launching today for all playersMultiVersus launches into open beta for all players today, and the team is celebrating by offering 25% extra Gold to help you unlock characters faster, as well as introducing LeBron James as a new playable fighter. Posted 1 year ago 11
Hellpoint Xbox Series X|S upgrade delayedOriginally set to arrive today, the Xbox Series X|S upgrade for action-RPG Hellpoint has been pushed back to August, with the devs apologising for the delay. Posted 1 year ago 14
Lord Winklebottom Investigates reviewLord Winklebottom Investigates takes us to the Isle of Barghest to uncover the truth behind a gruesome murder. See what we thought of our time with the game in our Lord Winklebottom Investigates review! Posted 1 year ago 10
Three more WWE games have been delistedThree WWE games appear to have been delisted, with WWE 2K18, WWE 2K19, and WWE 2K20 all having been removed from the Microsoft Store. Posted 1 year ago 73
Does Nier: Automata still have secrets left to find after all?A video has emerged that appears to show off a previously unseen 'Easter egg' location in Nier: Automata, but the fact that nobody seems to be able to replicate the so-called secret has the community rather puzzled. [updated] Posted 1 year ago 40
Funko announces AAA partnership with 10:10 GamesFunko has announced that a partnership with 10:10 Games will see the two companies working on Pop-inspired games, starting with a AAA action platformer led by Traveller's Tales founder Jon Burton. Posted 1 year ago 19
Xbox sale round-up July 26th, 2022Discounts on Outbreak, Ikai, Ever Forward, Wandersong, Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, Verlet Swing, Oxide Room 104 and more Posted 1 year ago 41
Roller Champions isn't cancelled, but its next season is delayedUbisoft's latest game, Roller Champions, could be facing the axe as it's been claimed that the free-to-play multiplayer game will be shut down after its third season. [Updated] Posted 1 year ago 53
Popular Xbox games — July 24th, 2022Our latest Xbox Gameplay Chart of popular Xbox games show Xbox Game Pass additions As Dusk Falls and Watch Dogs 2 just missing out on the top 20, while more new appearances and reappearances crop up further down the chart. Posted 1 year ago 13
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum delayed againDeveloper Daedalic Entertainment and publisher Nacon have announced that The Lord of the Rings: Gollum has been delayed and will no longer release in September. Posted 1 year ago 49
Apex Legends' next new Legend is VantageThe next big update for Apex Legends will be Hunted, which arrives in August and brings with it the game's newest Legend: Vantage. Posted 1 year ago 11
Black Panther game reportedly in development at EAEA is reportedly getting in on the Marvel action and developing a new open-world single-player Black Panther game at its new Seattle studio. Posted 1 year ago 34
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor could release in early 2023Star Wars Jedi: Survivor was announced back in May with no release date, but a new PlayStation Store listing suggests Cal Kestis' next adventure could launch in early 2023. Posted 1 year ago 12
Site Help: Importing your Xbox Live friends listImport your Xbox Live friends list into TrueAchievements and make it quick and easy for you to see which of your Xbox Live friends are already registered on TA, and which ones aren't. Posted 1 year ago
Halo Infinite campaign co-op won't feature online matchmakingMicrosoft has confirmed that Halo Infinite's campaign co-op, which is due to roll out in August, will not feature online matchmaking. Posted 1 year ago 73
Immortals Fenyx Rising rumours suggest a spin-off, not sequelThe latest rumour suggests that we might get a spin-off instead of a direct sequel to Immortals Fenyx Rising spin-off, and that this next game might focus on Polynesian mythology. Posted 1 year ago 25
PowerWash Simulator dev fixes game-breaking multiplayer issueDeveloper Futurlab has acknowledged and is working on a fix for a game-breaking multiplayer bug in PowerWash Simulator on Xbox. Posted 1 year ago 61
Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One boot times reduced with new updateMicrosoft is currently rolling out a new update for Xbox Insiders that reduces the boot times of both Xbox Series X|S consoles and the Xbox One. Posted 1 year ago 79
Exoprimal trailer shows off somersaulting T-RexThe latest trailer for Exoprimal introduces the dinosaurs and neosaurs we'll be up against when the team-based action game launches in 2023. Posted 1 year ago 7
Assassin's Creed Rift reportedly delayedThe latest report suggests that Assassin's Creed Rift (the current codename for the next AC game) is way behind schedule and that it has been delayed to somewhere between May and June next year. Posted 1 year ago 33
Cursed to Golf Xbox achievement list revealedWe have just picked up new achievements for Cursed to Golf. There are 13 achievements worth a total of 1,000 Gamerscore, none of which are secret. Posted 1 year ago 0
ICYMI: a weekly round-up of the biggest Xbox news stories from TrueAchievementsXbox-related news and announcements have once again been sliding across our front page. Check in here for the hottest TrueAchievements headlines for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC. Posted 1 year ago
Xbox game releases — July 25th to 31stWe hope you have room in your backlog as another 13 new games launch on Xbox next week, including Multiversus, Digimon Survive, and Lord Winklebottom Investigates. Posted 1 year ago 36
Interview: The Last Case of Benedict FoxThe Last Case of Benedict Fox brings a demon and a detective together for an investigation into both the surreal worlds of the memories of the dead, and the abandoned mansion that was the site of a gruesome murder. Posted 1 year ago 11
BS GS: Crazy achievements we're glad aren't real #2 — Nexomon: ExtinctionThe Nexomon games are awash with random elements that make the completions an exercise in luck and patience above all else. But amazingly, it could have been much worse, as you'll see in our second BS GS column. Posted 1 year ago 27
Poll: How many games do you think you'll pick up in the Xbox Ultimate Game Sale?This summer’s Xbox Ultimate Game Sale is now live, offering discounts on bundles, games, and DLC expansions of every sort — for this week's poll, we want to know: how many games do you think you'll pick up in the sale? Posted 1 year ago 148
Xbox Ultimate Game Sale: TA Team PicksXbox's Ultimate Game Sale is live and will be for the remainder of July, offering discounts on more than 500 Xbox and PC games and DLC. The TA news team has ventured into the vast sea of deals to offer you their top choices. Posted 1 year ago 25
House Flipper devs: Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass team "the best of the best"House Flipper was a hugely popular surprise addition to the Xbox Game Pass library when it joined the service back in June, so we reached out to developer Frozen District to learn more about the Xbox Game Pass experience. Posted 1 year ago 42
Microsoft giving away free Xbox gift cards for the Ultimate Game SaleIt's time again to check your inbox! With the Xbox Ultimate Game Sale in full swing, Microsoft is handing out free Xbox gift cards to those in select regions. Posted 1 year ago 138
Marvel's Midnight Suns turns the spotlight on Spider-ManThe latest hero spotlight for Marvel's Midnight Suns focuses on Spider-Man, showing him joining the team in the fight against Lilith. Posted 1 year ago 15
MultiVersus director has bad news for Taz spin spammersMultiVersus has been in the hands of early access players for a couple of days now, and while the majority of its roster is enjoyable, one slobbering Tasmanian devil has been causing issues, but not for much longer. Posted 1 year ago 24
Fall Guys leak shows new Sonic the Hedgehog stage in actionFall Guys is set for another Sonic the Hedgehog crossover in August, and thanks to a new leak, we can see the popular battle royale game's new Green Hill Zone-themed level in action. Posted 1 year ago 12
The Last Case of Benedict Fox: Xbox Game Pass "a huge deal for a small studio like ours"The Last Case of Benedict Fox, a Metroidvania adventure inspired by everything from Lovecraft to jazz music, launches into Xbox Game Pass next year, which the devs say is "a huge deal for a small studio like ours." Posted 1 year ago 19
GTA Online set for massive Criminal Enterprises updateGTA Online players can look forward to plenty of new content coming in the Criminal Enterprises update next week, which sees Executives, Bikers, Nightclub Owners, and Gunrunners receive new business opportunities and more. Posted 1 year ago 17
Dragon Ball: The Breakers gets October release dateDragon Ball: The Breakers, a new multiplayer game that looks similar in scope to Friday the 13th: The Game and Dead by Daylight, has just received an October release date. Posted 1 year ago 23
Resident Evil Village DLC trailer features playable Lady DimitrescuCapcom has shared a new trailer for Resident Evil Village's upcoming content, explaining how those who get the Gold Edition of the game will have access to the Winters' expansion DLC with its third-person mode and more. Posted 1 year ago 20
TMNT: The Cowabunga Collection coming to Xbox in AugustIf you're after more turtle action after playing Shredder's Revenge, we've got good news for you. Developer Digital Eclipse has announced an August release date for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection. Posted 1 year ago 68
Ubisoft cancels free-to-play battle royale game Ghost Recon FrontlineUbisoft has cancelled the battle royale game Ghost Recon Frontlines, as well as a Splinter Cell VR game, and two more unannounced titles. Posted 1 year ago 86
Redfall has you hunting vampires with a Stake Launcher and UV BeamThe Redfall team's latest guide revolves around customisation, upgrades, and weapons for Arkane's upcoming vampire-slaying game. Posted 1 year ago 16
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora delayed to 2023-2024Ubisoft has delayed Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, which was originally planned to launch in 2022. The open-world action-adventure game is now looking to release in 2023-2024. Posted 1 year ago 27
Far Cry 6 Xbox Game Pass listing was a mistake, confirms UbisoftWhile it's very likely a mistake, Far Cry 6 is showing up as part of an Xbox Game Pass promotion in some regions, suggesting it will be coming to the service soon. Posted 1 year ago 41
PowerWash Simulator's Game Pass launch hoses down Ori, Hades, and morePowerWash Simulator blasted onto Xbox Game Pass last week, and first week TA player counts paint it as one of the most successful Game Pass drops to date, beating the likes of Hades, Battletoads, Psychonauts 2, and more. Posted 1 year ago 63
Saints Row hands-on preview impressionsSaints Row is set to release next month and Volition recently invited us to a preview event where we had the chance to spend a few hours with the game, get to know the new Saints, and cause chaos in Santo Ileso. Posted 1 year ago 40
Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium achievement list is another 100-hour grindWe hope you weren't expecting much in way of ingenuity from the Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium achievement list, as now that we've picked it up, we can see that it's almost exactly the same as Capcom Arcade Stadium's list. Posted 1 year ago 33
Hell Let Loose headlines this weekend's Xbox Free Play DaysThanks to Free Play Days, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and Xbox Live Gold members now have three games to play for free over the weekend, including the intense first-person shooter Hell Let Loose. Posted 1 year ago 7
Call of Duty: Vanguard offers free access to multiplayer and ZombiesCall of Duty: Vanguard's Free Access period is live now, letting players try out the game's multiplayer and Zombies experience for free for a limited time. Posted 1 year ago 11
FIFA 23 launches in September and introduces women's club footballEA has shared more details about FIFA 23, which launches in September and features cross-play, HyperMotion2 technology, women's club football, and more. Posted 1 year ago 36
Minecraft bans NFTs and blockchain as they "encourage profiteering"While some developers are going all in on NFTs, Mojang isn't having any of it and has now banned the controversial digital tokens and blockchain technologies from Minecraft. Posted 1 year ago 35
Xbox Game Pass adds another three gamesWe hope you've got room in that backlog of yours as the Xbox Game Pass library grows again today, with the additions of Moto GP 22, Torment: Tides of Numenera, and Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion. Posted 1 year ago 30
Marvel's Midnight Suns showcases Iron Man gameplayThe latest video for Marvel's Midnight Suns focuses on Iron Man gameplay and showcases some of his abilities in combat. Posted 1 year ago 11
No Man's Sky: Endurance is the 20th major free updateNo Man's Sky has been updated with its "20th free major update." Titled Endurance, the update focuses on freighters, frigates, and fleets while adding asteroid fields, interstellar-style black holes, and more. Posted 1 year ago 24
Saints Row has gone gold and is "locked and loaded" for August releaseSaints Row has gone gold ahead of its launch next month, with Volition saying that it's "locked and loaded for August." Preorders are live and the countdown has now begun. Posted 1 year ago 74
Discord voice chat coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox OneDiscord voice chat is finally coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One. Available to select Xbox Insiders from today, you will soon be able to chat with anyone on Discord in voice channels and group calls directly from your console. Posted 1 year ago 53
Marvel's Avengers update finally fixes broken achievementA new patch for Marvel's Avengers has finally fixed the broken Investing in the Future achievement, which was discontinued last year. Posted 1 year ago 32
Bright Memory: Infinite reviewBright Memory: Infinite launches on Xbox Series X|S tomorrow, and we've battled it out with well-equipped soldiers and ancient warriors to give you our verdict on this sci-fi first-person shooter. Posted 1 year ago 34
Dead by Daylight gets Attack on Titan cosmetic DLC packThe Dead by Daylight Attack on Titan collection is available to buy in the in-game store now Very Rare Survivor outfits and Ultra Rare Killer outfits. Posted 1 year ago 12
New weekly Xbox Game Pass Quests are now live for another 70 Microsoft Reward PointsThe new weekly Xbox Game Pass quests are now live. We've got the roundup of every quest on offer, how to complete them, and how many Microsoft Rewards Points you'll get for doing so. Posted 1 year ago 2
Cult of the Lamb trailer shows off its creepy charactersCult of the Lamb is less than a month away, and we can't wait to play it — the game's latest trailer shows off more of that cute and creepy world we'll be exploring in August. Posted 1 year ago 1
Apex Legends Gaiden Event briefly brings back Armed and Dangerous modeThe Gaiden Event has kicked off for Apex Legends players, bringing Armed and Dangerous back as a limited-time mode, Gaiden Flash Events, and event-limited cosmetics. Posted 1 year ago 0
Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance 2 Xbox achievements now liveBaldur's Gate: Dark Alliance 2, which launched on the original Xbox back in 2004, re-releases today on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, and we've just picked up its achievement list. Posted 1 year ago 42
Fall Guys to add limited-time Godzilla cosmeticsFall Guys players who love to dress their Beans to impress can always find a new funky outfit to strut around in. The latest cosmetic items offer you five Godzilla-themed costumes via the Season Pass and Show-Bucks. Posted 1 year ago 23
Easy Gamerscore: 25 quick completions from the latest Xbox salesWhile the latest Xbox sale doesn't have anywhere near as many bargains as the Xbox Ultimate Game Sale, we've still managed to scour its depths and bring you 25 quick completions for some Easy Gamerscore. Posted 1 year ago 18
As Dusk Falls now playable with Xbox Game Pass, here are the achievementsAs Dusk Falls is now available with Xbox Game Pass, PC Game Pass, and Xbox Cloud Gaming, and we have just picked up its very secretive achievement list. Posted 1 year ago 29
MultiVersus achievements live in open beta, early access available nowMultiVersus has now launched into open alpha for early access players, and achievements have started unlocking for those who have already dived into Warner's crazy new crossover fighting game on Xbox. Posted 1 year ago 17
No More Heroes 3 launches for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One in OctoberThe frenetic action game No More Heroes 3 will soon no longer be a Nintendo Switch exclusive. Marvelous Europe has announced that No More Heroes 3 will launch for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One in October. Posted 1 year ago 26
MultiVersus gets first patch notes, Shaggy's power level risesAs MultiVersus prepares to launch into open beta with early access starting later today, the team has dropped the first set of patch notes, detailing some pretty big changes to many characters over what we saw in the alpha test. Posted 1 year ago 2
First Yakuza 8 images appear onlineThe first images of a new Yakuza 8 have popped up online, showing Yakuza: Like a Dragon favourites, Ichiban Kasuga, Koichi Adachi, and Yu Nanba. Posted 1 year ago 49
Endling: Extinction is Forever achievements revealedEndling: Extinction is Forever brings an unsettling adventure to Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S today, and we've just picked up the achievements. Posted 1 year ago 19
Halo Infinite's former head of design forms new NetEase studioJerry Hook, a Microsoft veteran and the former head of design on Halo Infinite, has got a new gig as boss of Jar of Sparks, a new development studio owned by Chinese tech giant NetEase. Posted 1 year ago 11
Dead Cells devs release 2022/23 roadmapDead Cells, although mistakenly believed to be coming to the end of its life, has plenty of new content updates planned throughout the rest of 2022 and into 2023, the game's roadmap has revealed. Posted 1 year ago 15
Xbox Game Pass adds Watch Dogs 2 and As Dusk Falls todayThe Xbox Game Pass library grows again today with the addition of As Dusk Falls and Watch Dogs 2 — will you be playing either of these today? Posted 1 year ago 14
Grounded to be adapted into TV seriesObsidian Entertainment and the Xbox team will adapt Grounded into an animated TV series, together with Brent Friedman, who also wrote for Star Wars: Clone Wars. Posted 1 year ago 26
Forza Horizon 5 Series 10 update adds Extreme E content, fixes bugs, and moreForza Horizon 5 is partnering with Extreme E, "the sport for purpose electric off-road racing championship," for Series 10. The Series 10 update also brings with it a bunch of bug fixes and changes to the Festival Playlist. Posted 1 year ago 45
Xbox sale round-up July 19th, 2022Discounts on Outbreak, Retro Tanks, Shady Part of Me, Sword of Elpisia, PictoQuest, Cook, Serve, Delicious! 2!!, Outbreak: Epidemic Definitive Edition and more Posted 1 year ago 43
Popular Xbox games — July 18th, 2022Fall Guys continues to hold the top spot over Fortnite in our latest Xbox Gameplay Chart of popular Xbox games, while PowerWash Simulator breaks into the top ten. Posted 1 year ago 7
Vote now for August 2022's TA Playlist gameVote now for August 2022’s TA Playlist game, where we’ve chosen four games that feature a classical Roman/Greek connection. Posted 1 year ago 77
Microsoft's Activision Blizzard acquisition could be approved by FTC soonMicrosoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard could be approved by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) as soon as next month, taking the $69 billion deal one step closer to completion. Posted 1 year ago 56
CD Projekt's stock has dropped dramatically since Cyberpunk launch — reportA new report suggests that CD Projekt's stock has dropped by over 75%, and that this fall began just before the extremely bumpy launch of Cyberpunk 2077. Posted 1 year ago 75
Xbox Game Pass adds touch controls to 12 more gamesMicrosoft has brought Xbox Touch Controls to 12 more games in the Xbox Game Pass library, including Escape Academy, Citizen Sleeper, and Yakuza 0. Posted 1 year ago 17
Warframe dev announces new free-to-play MMORPG, SoulframeDuring Tennocon, Warframe's yearly expo, Digital Extremes announced Soulframe, a free-to-play MMORPG that's in early development... and it features a giant wolf friend! Posted 1 year ago 34
Xbox Game Pass gains Watch Dogs 2 and five more games soonMicrosoft has now announced the next batch of games arriving for the Xbox Game Pass library soon, including Watch Dogs 2 and MotoGP 22. [updated] Posted 1 year ago 91
As Dusk Falls reviewAs Dusk Falls, a new narrative adventure from Interior/Night and Xbox Game Studios, will take you on a tension-filled rollercoaster of a ride that spans 30 years. Here's what we thought of the new 'interactive drama.' Posted 1 year ago 48
Loot boxes undergo UK government scrutinyThe UK government has demanded that the games industry takes action to protect children from gambling harm via loot boxes now, or risk legislation in the future, after a DCMS report highlighted the gambling risks of loot boxes. Posted 1 year ago 27
Sea of Thieves delays Season Seven to AugustThe Sea of Thieves team has announced its decision to slightly delay Season Seven and all its Captaincy features into August, to ensure everything will be "ship-shape." Posted 1 year ago 21
Back 4 Blood Expansion 2 teased with cult themeBack 4 Blood's Expansion 2 is looming on the horizon, and while we're yet to learn much about the new content, developer Turtle Rock Studios has taken to its social media accounts to tease a couple of key points. Posted 1 year ago 11
Xbox Game Pass loses a quick completion and four more games soonAnother five games are set to leave the Xbox Game Pass library soon, including a quick completion, with Dodgeball Academia, Katamari Damacy Reroll, Lumines Remastered, Omno, and Raji: An Ancient Epic set to leave the service soon. Posted 1 year ago 113
Forza Horizon 5: Hot Wheels DLC map revealedPlayground Games has given players a first look at the Forza Horizon 5: Hot Wheels map ahead of the DLC's release on July 19th. Posted 1 year ago 21
Xbox game releases — July 18th to 24thXbox is getting 13 new games next week, including As Dusk Falls (which joins Xbox Game Pass on day one), the remastered version of Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance II, Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium, and more. Posted 1 year ago 26
ICYMI: a weekly round-up of the biggest Xbox news stories from TrueAchievementsXbox-related news and announcements have once again been sliding across our front page. Check in here for the hottest TrueAchievements headlines for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC. Posted 1 year ago
Sponsored: Win an eSports Controller with Von RepublicVon Republic lets you earn coins for unlocking achievements, which you can use to participate in auctions to win some great gaming gear. This weekend, a rather snazzy eSports Xbox controller is up for grabs... Posted 1 year ago
Easy Gamerscore: 19 quick completions from the Xbox Ultimate Game SaleThis summer's Xbox Ultimate Game Sale is underway, and we've scoured its hundreds of offerings to bring you a new list of quick completions that will help boost your Gamerscore. Posted 1 year ago 48
BS GS: Crazy achievements we're glad aren't real #1 — CupheadCuphead is famously pretty tough, but what if the team had made its achievement list even harder? In the first of a new series for TA, we think about what could have been if the devs had been even more cruel with the game's list. Posted 1 year ago 74
Interview: Hazel Sky dev says “life has choices... You have to pay for them"Hazel Sky launches next week as a story-rich adventure game whose main character, Shane, is facing a difficult and perilous time in his life. We reached out to Coffee Addict Studio to learn more. Posted 1 year ago 3
Exclusive: Cult of the Lamb achievements revealedCult of the Lamb arrives in August, bringing its mashup of cute and cosy and dungeon-crawling and base-building with it — check out our exclusive reveal of the Cult of the Lamb achievements, courtesy of developer Massive Monster! Posted 1 year ago 12
Poll: What do you think about the new Skate being free-to-play?The team behind the new Skate have now confirmed a number of important details about the game, including that it will be free-to-play — for this week's poll, we want to know: what are your thoughts on this decision? Posted 1 year ago 50
Madden NFL 23 Xbox achievements now liveWe have just picked up new achievements for Madden NFL 23. There are 23 achievements worth a total of 1,000 Gamerscore, none of which are secret. Posted 1 year ago 0
Minecraft Legends devs discuss "creating a new game"The team behind the newly-announced Minecraft Legends has dropped a new dev diary sharing a little more detail about the game. Posted 1 year ago 9
Games with Gold: Two more of July's games now availableTwo of July's Games with Gold titles are now up for grabs. Both Relicta and the Xbox 360 title Torchlight can now be added to your GwG collection. Posted 1 year ago 42
Tropico 6 headlines this weekend's Free Play DaysFree Play Days is back once again, giving Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers three games to play for free over the weekend, including Tropico 6. Posted 1 year ago 5
Sega "working on fixing a variety of issues" with Sonic OriginsSonic Origins' devs are "working on fixing a variety of issues right now," the game's social media manager has said, while modder Xanman has had some choice things to say about the game after abandoning their own fix mod. Posted 1 year ago 23
Xbox Ultimate Game Sale punchcard offers 4,000 Microsoft Rewards PointsFor those eyeing up some of the bargains in the Xbox Ultimate Game Sale, you can also earn a healthy bundle of Microsoft Rewards Points, thanks to the new Ultimate Game Sale punchcard. Posted 1 year ago 98
Two Point Campus outlines the Academic Year in new trailerWe have just weeks to go until Two Point Campus launches, and the devs are preparing us with a new trailer outlining what we'll need to do during the Academic Year. Posted 1 year ago 5
Halo Infinite campaign co-op details revealedHalo Infinite's long-awaited campaign co-op and Mission Replay features are finally set to roll out as a beta test this week, and 343 Industries has detailed what we can expect to see via a developer livestream. Posted 1 year ago 32
Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion unobtainable achievements now fixedA new update for Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion has now fixed the game's two unobtainable achievements and has seemingly resolved some of the game-breaking Xbox issues players have stumbled across. Posted 1 year ago 37
New single-player Aliens action-horror game in developmentA new single-player Aliens game is in development for consoles, PC, and VR that developer Survios says will be an "intense" action-horror experience. Posted 1 year ago 26
Xbox Ultimate Game Sale 2022 now live with discounts on 500+ gamesThis summer’s huge Xbox Ultimate Game Sale is now live, offering discounts of up to 80% on hundreds of games, including Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, The Quarry, Far Cry 6, GTA: The Trilogy – Definitive Edition and more. Posted 1 year ago 149
Skate bails on retail with new free-to-play modelThe team behind the new Skate game have confirmed it will be free-to-play, featuring cross-play and cross-progression — microtransactions will feature, but the devs stress the game's "not pay-to-win." Posted 1 year ago 128
MultiVersus open beta begins July 26th, early access starts next weekWarner's crazy crossover fighter MultiVersus is nearly here! MultiVersus will launch into open beta on July 26th, with early access starting a week early on July 19th for those who were in the closed alpha (and other lucky folks). Posted 1 year ago 7
Fall Guys launches its "toughest competition to date"How're your Fall Guys skills? Looking for your next challenge? The Idol Games have begun, and according to the devs, it's Fall Guys' "toughest competition to date!" Posted 1 year ago 27
Resident Evil 2 now Capcom's third biggest game of all timeCapcom has announced that its Resident Evil 2 "reimagining" has reached a new milestone, having sold over ten million units since its launch in 2019. Posted 1 year ago 31
Two new Forza Horizon 5 achievements currently unobtainableThe new Series 10 title update in Forza Horizon 5 brought with it eight new achievements that are now live and can be unlocked.... well, mostly. Posted 1 year ago 108
Naraka: Bladepoint devs spill the beans on Fall Guys crossoverDo you ever look at Naraka: Bladepoint and think — now, what this martial arts inspired melee-focused battle royale game needs is some colourful waddle beans? Then you're in luck! The game's Fall Guys crossover is now live. Posted 1 year ago 12
Day one Xbox Game Pass title Immortality delayedImmortality, a new FMV game from Her Story and Telling Lies creator Sam Barlow has been delayed and will now launch into Xbox Game Pass later than planned. Posted 1 year ago 14
Assassin's Creed Rift could be set in BaghdadAccording to Bloomberg's Jason Schreier, the next Assassin's Creed game will be Assassin's Creed Rift, and will take place in Baghdad. Posted 1 year ago 45
Quick completion worth 4,000 Gamerscore relisted on Xbox StoreVzerthos: The Heir of Thunder, a quick and easy completion that was recently delisted, will return to the Xbox Store soon, according to its developer. Posted 1 year ago 60
Xbox Game Pass adds another five gamesAnother five games are coming to Xbox Game Pass! Escape Academy, My Friend Peppa Pig, Paw Patrol The Movie: Adventure City Calls, PowerWash Simulator, and Overwhelm all join the service today. Posted 1 year ago 62
Escape Academy first impressions: A relaxing escape room substituteEscape Academy is a fantastic addition to the Xbox Game Pass library, offering a relaxing way to spend a few hours escaping a room without actually having to venture out of your real-world home. Here are our first impressions. Posted 1 year ago 14
Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion achievements in limbo after patch failsThe developer of Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion has apologised for a patch that failed to fix several major issues with the Xbox console version of the game. Posted 1 year ago 64
The Elder Scrolls Online: Lost Depths patch notes cause community uproarThe Elder Scrolls Online: Lost Depths DLC and Update 35 have been announced and implemented on the Public Test Server, and it's fair to say that a large portion of the PvE community isn't too pleased with the proposed DPS nerfing. Posted 1 year ago 30
Evil Dead: The Game's free update adds new map, single-player mode, and moreThe Army of Darkness update arrives today, free for all Evil Dead: The Game owners, with new weapons, a new map, and a new single-player mode. Posted 1 year ago 20
Xbox Game Pass' Citizen Sleeper gets free DLC later this monthXbox Game Pass' cyberpunk RPG Citizen Sleeper has three free DLC episodes coming, with the first scheduled to arrive later this month. Posted 1 year ago 12
Bandai Namco confirms recent hack, user data potentially at riskPublisher Bandai Namco has addressed the reports that it was recently hacked with a statement confirming that it experienced "an unauthorised access" and outlining how it intends to respond to the situation. Posted 1 year ago 17
Lollipop Chainsaw remake producer reassures fans regarding changesLollipop Chainsaw remake producer Yoshimi Yasuda has released a statement in an attempt to reassure fans that the upcoming remake will be "as close as possible to a remaster," but censorship will be discussed with each platform. Posted 1 year ago 53
Fall Guys Head Turner achievement now unlockable for all playersFall Guys developer Mediatonic has commented on the partly discontinued/unobtainable Head Turner achievement, saying it has plans to make the achievement easier to unlock. Posted 1 year ago 61
Delisted Metal Gear games will return to digital stores soonKonami is gearing up to "resume sales" of Metal Gear titles that were previously delisted from digital storefronts, which likely means Metal Gear Solid HD Collection for Xbox 360 will soon return to the Xbox Store. Posted 1 year ago 69
EA responds to Skate 4 leakThe EA Skate team has responded to the footage of the new upcoming Skate game which was leaked online without EA's authorisation, and reminded players it was from an earlier version of the game "never intended for external use." Posted 1 year ago 11
Azure Striker GUNVOLT 2 Xbox achievement list revealedWe have just picked up new achievements for Azure Striker GUNVOLT 2. There are 25 achievements worth a total of 1,000 Gamerscore, 4 of which are secret. Posted 1 year ago 0
PowerWash Simulator Xbox achievement list revealedWe have just picked up new achievements for PowerWash Simulator. There are 40 achievements worth a total of 1,000 Gamerscore, 1 of which is secret. Posted 1 year ago 0
Cuphead DLC served up to over a million players in first two weeksCuphead's long-awaited and really rather good DLC, The Delicious Last Course, has sold over one million copies in its first two weeks on sale, developer Studio MDHR has revealed. Posted 1 year ago 35
Easy Gamerscore: The 19 quickest completions from the latest Xbox saleA new Xbox sale has arrived, and while there isn't much on offer this week, we've managed to plunder its depths and bring you a list of 19 quick completions. Posted 1 year ago 13
Former Team Ninja boss Tomonobu Itagaki pivots into blockchain gamingIndustry veteran Tomonobu Itagaki, former producer on the Ninja Gaiden and Dead or Alive series, has revealed his new studio and its latest project — introducing Apex Game Studios and Web3 blockchain game, Warrior. Posted 1 year ago 54
New weekly Xbox Game Pass Quests are now live for another 70 Microsoft Reward PointsThe new weekly Xbox Game Pass quests are now live. We've got the roundup of every quest on offer, how to complete them, and how many Microsoft Rewards Points you'll get for doing so. Posted 1 year ago 14
Exclusive: Forza Horizon 5 Series 10 adds eight new achievementsSeries 10 in Forza Horizon 5 begins on July 21st, shortly after the launch of Forza Horizon 5: Hot Wheels, and for those hoping for more achievements, you're in luck. A free Series 10 title update will add eight new achievements. Posted 1 year ago 108
Exclusive: Forza Horizon 5: Hot Wheels DLC achievements revealedForza Horizon 5's first DLC expansion, Hot Wheels, launches on July 19th, bringing with it new cars, biomes, 200km of iconic orange track, and a fresh bundle of achievements to unlock worth 500 Gamerscore. Posted 1 year ago 48
Undead Labs hosts American Red Cross fundraiserUndead Labs is hosting Bleed to Lead, a two-week fundraising campaign for the American Red Cross, in which you can win some bloody good swag for participating via fundraising or donating. Posted 1 year ago 9
Here are the Time on Frog Island Xbox achievementsWe have just picked up new achievements for Time on Frog Island. There are 35 achievements worth a total of 1,000 Gamerscore, none of which are secret. Posted 1 year ago 0
Nordisk Games acquires The Quarry developer Supermassive GamesSupermassive Games, the developer behind The Quarry and The Dark Pictures Anthology, has been acquired by Nordisk Games to join its growing roster of European studios. Posted 1 year ago 6
Amazon UK slashes Seagate Xbox Series X|S expansion card price for Prime DayUK Amazon Prime members looking to increase their Xbox Series X|S storage can do so on the cheap today, with a Prime Day discount knocking the 1TB Seagate SSD down to only slightly more than the 512GB version. Posted 1 year ago 59
Aliens: Fireteam Elite Season 4 adds cross-play, Prestige Ranks, and moreAliens: Fireteam Elite Season 4 drops onto Xbox later this month ahead of the Pathogen DLC in August, and it'll be adding cross-play, a Prestige system, a new game mode, and more. Posted 1 year ago 13
Skull and Bones lets you repair ships by firing bombs at themAfter the Skull and Bones gameplay footage, Ubisoft has now shared a dev blog about the loadout customisation we can expect from its upcoming pirate game. Posted 1 year ago 28
Marvel's Midnight Suns' Iron Man will be "cracking jokes" in combatAfter showcasing Captain America's skills, the Marvel's Midnight Suns team has turned its attention to Iron Man, who will be "cracking jokes" in combat. Posted 1 year ago 22
Red Dead Redemption 2 Xbox Series X|S upgrade cancelled — reportRed Dead Redemption 2 was reportedly in the running for an Xbox Series X|S and PS5 upgrade, presumably like Grand Theft Auto V, but Rockstar looks to have cancelled those plans. Posted 1 year ago 80
TA Playlist Wrap-up: Katamari Damacy RerollWe spent the month gathering items and making stars in Katamari Damacy Reroll. Join us for a recap of all the stats and feedback for June’s featured TA Playlist game! Posted 1 year ago 21
Garden Story now available with Xbox Game PassAnother new game has joined Xbox Game Pass! Although not officially announced by Microsoft, Garden Story is now available to play with Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass. Posted 1 year ago 20
Xbox sale round-up July 12th, 2022Discounts on Lost Odyssey, HoPiKo, Outbreak, MudRunner, Cook, Serve, Delicious! 2!!, Outbreak: Epidemic Definitive Edition, Kerbal Space Program Enhanced Edition and more Posted 1 year ago 82
Hell Pie Xbox achievements have been revealedWe have just picked up new achievements for Hell Pie. There are 33 achievements worth a total of 1,000 Gamerscore, 7 of which are secret. Posted 1 year ago 0
Which fighting game series should come to Xbox next?Xbox is in a better state for fighting game fans today than it has been since the genre's Street Fighter IV-fuelled Xbox 360-era renaissance. Still, there's always room for improvement — will one of these be next to throw down? Posted 1 year ago 109
Popular Xbox games — July 11th, 2022Our latest Xbox Gameplay Chart of popular Xbox games shows Fall Guys still clutching the crown and holding onto the top spot, while lower we down we see new appearances and one reappearance. Posted 1 year ago 11
Day of the Tentacle Remastered is getting a physical edition on XboxLimited Run Games has announced that the point-and-click classic, Day of the Tentacle Remastered, is getting a physical edition, which will be made available for preorder later this month. Posted 1 year ago 18
Xbox Series X|S figures double Xbox One lifetime sales in JapanMicrosoft's focus on the Japanese market is starting to bear fruit, with Xbox Series X|S lifetime sales figures already having doubled that of the Xbox One in the country. Posted 1 year ago 48
Hideo Kojima misidentified as Shinzo Abe assassin, threatens to sueHideo Kojima's game studio Kojima Productions has threatened legal action against news outlets and social media posts misidentifying Kojima as former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe's assassin. Posted 1 year ago 132
Fable sees ex-Control and Dishonored writer fill in narrative lead roleFable's new narrative lead, Anna Megill, previously joined Playground Games back in 2021 as a lead writer on the reboot, but will now be in charge of crafting the game's story. Posted 1 year ago 29
GoldenEye 007 remaster "still in limbo," claims insiderWe still haven't heard anything official on the GoldenEye 007 remaster from Rare or Microsoft, but an insider now claims that the game is still "in limbo" because of the Russia/Ukraine war. Posted 1 year ago 106
Respawn hiring for Apex Legends-related FPS "incubation title"Respawn is hiring for a number of projects — and intriguingly, among them is an "Apex Universe FPS Incubation Project". Posted 1 year ago 17
Destroy All Humans! 2: Reprobed Xbox achievement list lands earlyWe have just picked up new achievements for Destroy All Humans! 2: Reprobed. There are 44 achievements worth a total of 1,000 Gamerscore, none of which are secret. Posted 1 year ago 0
Marvel's Midnight Suns gameplay showcases America's assThe latest look at Marvel's Midnight Suns shows off Captain America in action and details his abilities and playstyle, with a few extra details about his background. Posted 1 year ago 21
Xbox and Disney partner for 'Rise' Xbox Series S travel kit giveawayXbox and Disney have partnered to give away an Upspec Xbox Series S travel kit to celebrate Disney's new movie, Rise, which includes a console, a portable screen, Xbox Wireless Headset, and a travel case. Posted 1 year ago 10
Xbox game releases — July 11th to 17thNext week 17 new games launch for Xbox, including Escape Academy, PowerWash Simulator, Musynx, DC League of Super Pets: The Adventures of Krypto and Ace, and more. Posted 1 year ago 28
ICYMI: a weekly round-up of the biggest Xbox news stories from TrueAchievementsXbox-related news and announcements have once again been sliding across our front page. Check in here for the hottest TrueAchievements headlines for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC. Posted 1 year ago
Poll: What do you think of Games with Gold phasing out Xbox 360 games?Earlier in the week, we got the news that Microsoft has decided to soon phase out the inclusion of Xbox 360 games with Games with Gold — what do you think of this decision? Posted 1 year ago 207
Here are the DreadOut 2 Xbox achievementsWe have just picked up new achievements for DreadOut 2. There are 15 achievements worth a total of 1,000 Gamerscore, 7 of which are secret. Posted 1 year ago 0
Wield the power of a god with this Xbox Series XXbox Series X consoles are Microsoft's flagship gaming machines thanks to their power, but the company has gone the extra mile and partnered with Marvel's Thor: Love and Thunder to give away a Mjolnir-themed console. Posted 1 year ago 65
New open-world Terminator survival game in developmentPublisher Nacon has announced that it's developing an official open-world Terminator survival game for consoles and PC. Posted 1 year ago 47
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum gets sneaky gameplay trailerThe Lord of the Rings: Gollum received its first gameplay trailer during the recent Nacon Direct, and it gives us a much clearer picture of the sneaky stealth gameplay coming to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC in September. Posted 1 year ago 23
Let's Build a Zoo roars onto Xbox this SeptemberLet's Build a Zoo launched for PC last year, but Xbox players will have their chance to play the zoo management sim when it launches for consoles this September. Posted 1 year ago 14
EA closing servers for two Army of Two games later this yearEA has announced that online services for Army of Two: The 40th Day and Army of Two: The Devil's Cartel will be shut down later this year. Posted 1 year ago 68
Nickelodeon Kart Racers 3: Slime Speedway leaked by Best BuyAnother cartoon kart racing game looks to be speeding onto Xbox later this year, with product pages for the unannounced Nickelodeon Kart Racers 3: Slime Speedway having been discovered on retailer Best Buy's site. Posted 1 year ago 17
Skull & Bones gameplay footage confirms November release dateWe've finally been given a look at Ubisoft's upcoming pirate game, with new gameplay footage for Skull & Bones and confirmation of a November release date. Posted 1 year ago 32
The Quarry update fixes broken achievement, adds multiplayer modeSupermassive Games has rolled out a new update for The Quarry that fixes the broken Hard Pass achievement and brings the delayed Wolf Pack multiplayer mode to the horror adventure game. Posted 1 year ago 22
Rockstar ditches "major" Red Dead Online updates to focus on GTA 6Red Dead Online will not receive any more "major themed content updates" as Rockstar is now shifting its focus towards Grand Theft Auto 6. Posted 1 year ago 59
RoboCop: Rogue City gets first gameplay trailerNacon Connect has given us our first proper look at the upcoming RoboCop: Rogue City, Teyon's sci-fi FPS that is set to arrive on Xbox Series X|S in June 2023. Feast your eyes on some suitably shiny gameplay here. Posted 1 year ago 98
Supermassive details The Dark Pictures Anthology's first season finaleThe Dark Pictures Anthology: The Devil in Me will be launching this autumn, hot on the heels of The Quarry, and details about the game's various editions and a fresh story trailer have just been revealed Posted 1 year ago 25
Psychonauts 2 getting fancy physical release in SeptemberPsychonauts 2, one of the best games of 2021, will be getting a physical release in September courtesy of Skybound Games. The Motherlobe Edition will include a bunch of extras, both physical and digital. Posted 1 year ago 38
The Crew 2 headlines this weekend's Free Play DaysFree Play Days is back once again, giving Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers three games to play for free over the weekend, including The Crew 2. Posted 1 year ago 15
E3 and Summer Game Fest both confirmed for 2023E3 has been confirmed as returning in 2023 alongside new partner (and PAX organiser) ReedPop as a "world-class event," while Summer Game Fest will also take place in June 2023. Posted 1 year ago 15
Halo 2's E3 demo is coming to Halo: The Master Chief CollectionHalo: The Master Chief Collection will soon offer players a way to play the original E3 demo for Halo 2, as well as offering the modding community a host of previously unreleased assets, including vehicles and weapons. Posted 1 year ago 51
Biomutant mutates to Xbox Series X|S in SeptemberIf you already own Biomutant on Xbox One, you'll be able to upgrade for free when the post-apocalyptic kung-fu fable arrives for Xbox Series X|S in September. Posted 1 year ago 24
Check out all 25 KLONOA Phantasy Reverie Series Xbox achievementsWe have just picked up new achievements for KLONOA Phantasy Reverie Series. There are 25 achievements worth a total of 1,000 Gamerscore, none of which are secret. Posted 1 year ago 0
Check out all 30 Bright Memory: Infinite Xbox achievementsWe have just picked up new achievements for Bright Memory: Infinite. There are 30 achievements worth a total of 1,000 Gamerscore, none of which are secret. Posted 1 year ago 0
White Day: A Labyrinth Named School Xbox achievements now liveWe have just picked up new achievements for White Day: A Labyrinth Named School. There are 42 achievements worth a total of 1,000 Gamerscore, none of which are secret. Posted 1 year ago 0
Xbox bringing "updates on announced games" to Gamescom 2022Microsoft has confirmed that Xbox will be "back on the show floor at Gamescom" this year, offering a closer look at what the next 12 months will have in store for Xbox fans at the late-August expo in Germany. Posted 1 year ago 15
Halo veteran Paul Bertone joins 343i as Halo Infinite design directorHalo Infinite will see series veteran Paul Bertone join 343 Industries as technical design director, who previously worked on many of the mainline Halo entries with Bungie on the OG Xbox and Xbox 360. Posted 1 year ago 15
The Matrix Awakens UE5 tech demo to be delisted from Xbox Store soonEpic Games has announced that The Matrix Awakens Unreal Engine 5 tech demo for Xbox Series X|S will be delisted from the Microsoft Store later this week. Posted 1 year ago 30
Ubisoft Forward "returns in full force" in SeptemberFirst we get a look at Skull & Bones in a Ubisoft Forward Spotlight, before Ubisoft Forward "returns in full force" with a full showcase scheduled for September. Posted 1 year ago 12
Elden Ring legend 'Let me solo her' rewarded by devs for 1,000th carryOne Elden Ring player has been tirelessly helping struggling Tarnished through one of the hardest bosses in the game. Now, legendary summon 'Let me solo her' has been rewarded by the team for the noble goal of 1,000 kills. Posted 1 year ago 55
Fall Guys hits 50 million players in just two weeksFall Guys has hit another big milestone. Mediatonic has announced that since its free-to-play release two weeks ago, Fall Guys has seen a whopping 50 million players jump into the colourful bean-filled multiplayer game. Posted 1 year ago 20
Lord Winklebottom Investigates uncovers Xbox achievementsLord Winklebottom Investigates is only weeks away, and we've now got the achievement list to help us prepare for the launch of the murder-mystery, point-and-click adventure game starring a gentleman giraffe. Posted 1 year ago 5
James Gunn and Suda51 not involved with Lollipop Chainsaw remakeBoth James Gunn and Suda51 have confirmed that they are not involved with the newly-announced Lollipop Chainsaw remake. Posted 1 year ago 26
Garden Story revealed for Xbox Game PassGorgeous action-RPG game Garden Story has been revealed as arriving for Xbox players with Xbox Game Pass next week, when it will have us fighting the Rot as the new Guardian of the Grove. Posted 1 year ago 8
Xbox Game Pass adds three new gamesAnother three games are now available to play with Xbox Game Pass. Road 96, Matchpoint Tennis Championships, and DJMAX Respect V are all now playable with Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass. Posted 1 year ago 37
Easy Gamerscore: The 25 quickest completions from the latest Xbox salesA new Xbox sale has arrived, bringing with it a fresh batch of quick completions. After plundering the depths of this week's sale, we've compiled a list of 25 quick and easy games that will give your Gamerscore a healthy boost. Posted 1 year ago 38
New monthly Xbox Game Pass Quests are now liveThe new monthly Xbox Game Pass quests are now live. We've got the roundup of every quest on offer, how to complete them, and how many Microsoft Rewards Points you'll get for doing so. Posted 1 year ago 15
Games with Gold to phase out free Xbox 360 gamesMicrosoft has announced that free Xbox 360 games included with Games With Gold will be phased out soon. As of October, Games with Gold will only offer Xbox One games. Posted 1 year ago 437
Interview: Metal: Hellsinger is "a metal album come to life"Metal: Hellsinger creative director and The Outsiders' founder, David Goldfarb, has taken a little time out from killing hellish nightmares to answer a few of our burning questions about the rhythm-shooter that comes to Xbox soon. Posted 1 year ago 21
Lollipop Chainsaw Remake officially in development, releases in 2023Lollipop Chainsaw is officially coming back from the dead! Dragami Games has announced that a remake of the cult-favourite hack & slash game is in development and is expected to release in 2023. Posted 1 year ago 105
Xbox sale round-up July 5th, 2022Discounts on Hungry Shark World, Hotel Transylvania 3: Monsters Overboard, Space Hulk: Deathwing - Enhanced Edition (Windows), Dead Space, God's Trigger, Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker HD, Liberated: Enhanced Edition and more Posted 1 year ago 100
Popular Xbox games — July 4th, 2022Fall Guys is still firmly in first place in our latest Xbox Gameplay Chart, while lower down we see Xbox Game Pass surprise addition House Flipper breaking into the top 20. Posted 1 year ago 18
The Legend of Bum-bo launches with 10 unobtainable achievementsThe Binding of Isaac prequel, The Legend of Bum-bo, finally made its way over to consoles last week, but players have now discovered that it's launched with a whopping ten unobtainable achievements. Posted 1 year ago 88
Riders Republic to close part of its map to raise wildfire awarenessAs part of Playing for the Planet, Riders Republic will feature a "short and intense" live event all about the consequences and impacts of wildfires. Posted 1 year ago 45
Battlefield job listing suggests return of single-player campaignIt looks like EA is done with multiplayer-only Battlefield games, as a new job listing reveals that the publisher is looking to hire a design director for a new single-player Battlefield campaign. Posted 1 year ago 40
Rocket League celebrates 7th anniversary with Birthday Ball eventRocket League is celebrating its seventh anniversary this week, and to mark the occasion, Psyonix is hosting a Birthday Ball event, which offers two limited-time events (LTEs), challenges, rewards, and more. Posted 1 year ago 6
Ubisoft to close servers of three more games in 2023Ubisoft is to shut down online services for another three of its games next year. Servers for Just Dance 2016, Just Dance 2017, and Just Dance 2018 are scheduled to close in June 2023. Posted 1 year ago 36
Interview: Backfirewall_ "will push you to go rogue and wreak havoc into the system"Backfirewall_ is a narrative adventure game coming to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One later this year, and we reached out to Naraven Games for some more information about this tragicomic adventure. Posted 1 year ago 1
Xbox game releases — July 4th to 10thNext week sees 12 new games heading to the Xbox platform, including a new tennis game smashing its way onto Xbox Game Pass, anticipated horror title MADiSON, the return of Klonoa, and a bunch of interesting indies. Posted 1 year ago 35
ICYMI: a weekly round-up of the biggest Xbox news stories from TrueAchievementsXbox-related news and announcements have once again been sliding across our front page. Check in here for the hottest TrueAchievement headlines for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC. Posted 1 year ago
Interview: Lord Winklebottom InvestigatesLord Winklebottom Investigates brings a murder mystery, dashing animals, and point-and-click gameplay when it launches in July. We spoke to developer Cave Monsters’ Charlotte Sutherland to learn more. Posted 1 year ago 10
Five more games leaving Xbox Game Pass soonAnother five games are set to leave Xbox Game Pass in mid-July, with Carrion, Children of Morta, Cris Tales, Atomicrops, and Lethal League Blaze the latest five titles to bow out of the service. Posted 1 year ago 125
Poll: Are you happy with July's Games with Gold lineup?Are you happy with the games we're getting with July's Games with Gold lineup? Let us know by voting in the latest TrueAchievements poll! Posted 1 year ago 137
Eight Ubisoft Xbox 360 server closures coming in SeptemberUbisoft has issued a two-month warning for multiple Xbox 360 server closures, with three Assassin's Creed games (III, Brotherhood, and Revelations) among the titles losing online support on September 1st. Posted 1 year ago 383
Slime Rancher 2 will first launch into Game Preview/Early AccessGame director Nick Popovich tells us that Slime Rancher 2 will first launch into Game Preview/Early Access, and so will not feature achievements at launch, to avoid having the achievements tied only to the Early Access portion. Posted 1 year ago 24
Halo Infinite campaign co-op update to add new achievementsThe upcoming Halo Infinite campaign co-up update will introduce "several" new achievements, 343 Industries has announced. Posted 1 year ago 80
Far Cry 5 now available with Xbox Game PassJuly is already starting out strong with Xbox Game Pass additions, with Far Cry 5 now available to play with the service. Posted 1 year ago 37
Halo Infinite campaign co-op beta begins in July343 Industries has released more details on campaign co-op in Halo Infinite and confirmed that a Halo Infinite campaign co-op beta will begin on July 11th. Posted 1 year ago 13
Skate video promises they're "still working on it"A video for the new skate. game has surfaced, promising players that the team is "still working on it," and showing off some pre-pre-pre-alpha footage. Posted 1 year ago 13
Cult of the Lamb trailer teaches you how to start your cultCult of the Lamb will start recruiting players soon when it launches in August — its newest trailer promises to teach you how to start your cult. Posted 1 year ago 8
Dying Light 2 slices into new event, Bloody SummerDying Light 2 players can now experience the free in-game event, Bloody Summer, which increases the game's violence and rewards you with seasonal currency, new tools, and rare skins. Posted 1 year ago 6
Skull & Bones seasonal events aim to raise overfishing awarenessSkull & Bones will be hosting a seasonal live event that aims to raise awareness about overfishing, particularly shark fins, thanks to a partnership with the organisation, Playing for the Planet. Posted 1 year ago 25
Kao the Kangaroo roadmap promises achievement fixesKao the Kangaroo currently has two unobtainable achievements, but it looks as though the devs are prepared to handle these, with the game's latest roadmap promising to bring achievement fixes. Posted 1 year ago 8
Xbox Cloud Gaming launches on Samsung smart TVsXbox Cloud Gaming via an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription can now be accessed through the brand-new Xbox app on Samsung 2022 smart TVs using a Bluetooth-enabled controller. Posted 1 year ago 27