TrueAchievements news archive for May 2023

Industry
Xbox Games Showcase 2023 and Starfield Direct: Start time, how to watch
The Xbox Games Showcase and Starfield Direct kicks off later today! Here is when the show begins and where you can watch.

Posted 3 months ago 24
Update
Dying Light 2 giving away free DLC in classic Xbox 360 game crossover
A special Wild West-themed event kicks off today in Dying Light 2 that celebrates Call of Juarez: Gunslinger's tenth anniversary and offers you the chance to unlock some free DLC goodies.

Posted 3 months ago 20
List
Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 – Turbocharged announced, Xbox achievements now live
It's good news for all you Hot Wheels fans out there! Milestone has announced Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 – Turbocharged for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, and we have just scanned in the racing game's achievement list.

Posted 3 months ago 42
Industry
Microsoft's appeal against CMA Activision Blizzard ruling set for July
Microsoft will appeal the Competition and Markets Authority's decision to block its $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard in a court hearing set for July.

Posted 3 months ago 58
Series X
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater could pave the way for more MGS remakes
Konami has spoken more about Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater and revealed that more Metal Gear Solid remakes could be on the way if there is enough fan demand.

Posted 3 months ago 37
Rumour
Fable fans believe Xbox is teasing something for June's showcase
A new tease from the Xbox team has lead many to believe that Fable could make an appearance at the Xbox Games Showcase on June 11.

Posted 3 months ago 50
List
New solitaire Xbox game has an absolutely brutal achievement list
Age of Solitaire: Build Civilization is out now on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, and it has what looks to be one incredibly demanding achievement list.

Posted 3 months ago 255
Series X
Diablo 4 devs "prepared" for launch day server onslaught
Diablo 4's general manager has said that the team is "prepared" for the launch of the highly anticipated RPG on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox next week.

Posted 3 months ago 41
Quests
New weekly Xbox Game Pass Quests are now live for another 275 Microsoft Reward Points
The 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 3 months ago 15
Chart
Popular Xbox games — May 28, 2023
Our latest Gameplay Chart of popular Xbox games sees Planet of Lana make its debut appearance following its Game Pass launch, while Redfall falls indeed.

Posted 3 months ago 10
Quickest completions
Easy Gamerscore: 48 quick completions from the Xbox sale
A new Xbox sale is here, bringing with it a whopping 48 quick completions that will help boost your Gamerscore to new heights.

Posted 3 months ago 14
List
Farworld Pioneers joins Xbox Game Pass with just 10 achievements
"Open-world sci-fi sandbox" game Farworld Pioneers launches into Game Pass today, and its short achievement list has just gone live.

Posted 3 months ago 56
Series X
Diablo 4 review round-up
Diablo 4 launches for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One on June 6, and review embargoes have finally lifted. Here's what the critics are saying about Blizzard's latest action-RPG.

Posted 3 months ago 53
List
Dordogne achievement list drops ahead of Xbox Game Pass launch
The Dordogne achievement list has just gone live ahead of the narrative-driven game's launch into Xbox Game Pass in early June.

Posted 3 months ago 4
GWG
Xbox Games with Gold June lineup announced
June's Xbox Games with Gold lineup has now been revealed. Next month, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and Xbox Live Gold subscribers will have two games they can download for free, including The Vale: Shadow of the Crown.

Posted 3 months ago 160
Game Pass
Xbox Game Pass to add eight more games in June
Microsoft has just announced the next wave of games joining Xbox Game Pass in June, with one title re-joining the service just days after the launch of its own spinoff.

Posted 3 months ago 55
Game Pass
Game Pass loses six Xbox games in June, including Maneater
The first batch of games leaving Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass in June has now been announced. Six games will leave Game Pass, including Tripwire Interactive's open sea RPG Maneater.

Posted 3 months ago 84
Community event
TA Playlist game for June 2023 announced
For June’s TA Playlist poll, four highly-rated detective games were nominated for our Murder Mystery Month. The winner and featured game for the June 2023 Playlist is… Batman: The Telltale Series!

Posted 3 months ago 29
Game Pass
Four games already confirmed for Xbox Game Pass next month
Four games have already been confirmed as launching into Xbox Game Pass next month, and that's just even before the Xbox Games Showcase...

Posted 3 months ago 33
Industry
The Witcher 3 now one of the top 10 best-selling games of all time
The Witcher 3 has surpassed a huge milestone that has pushed the epic open world action-RPG into the top ten best-selling video games of all time, according to CD Projekt.

Posted 3 months ago 30
Series X
Street Fighter 6 is one of the best-reviewed Xbox games of 2023 so far
Street Fighter 6 brawls its way onto Xbox Series X|S this week, and reviews have started rolling in from critics, suggesting that Capcom has another fighting game success on its hands.

Posted 3 months ago 31
List
Chicory: A Colorful Tale achievements revealed on Xbox Game Pass debut
Chicory: A Colorful Tale brings its beautiful coloring book world to Game Pass today — check out the full Xbox achievement list here!

Posted 3 months ago 12
Sale
Xbox sale round-up May 30th, 2023
Discounts on Outbreak, Togges, Bully: Scholarship Edition, Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection, Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot, FAR: Changing Tides, Rabio and more

Posted 3 months ago 58
New releases
New Xbox games — May 29 to June 4
Next week, 26 new Xbox games hit the platform, including Street Fighter 6, Chicory: A Colourful Tale, Company of Heroes 3, and Super Mega Baseball 4.

Posted 3 months ago 66
Series X
Daedalic "deeply apologizes" for The Lord of the Rings: Gollum
Daedalic Entertainment has issued an apology for The Lord of the Rings: Gollum and has promised patches that will address the game's bugs and technical issues.

Posted 3 months ago 195
Sale
Xbox Warhammer Skulls sale now live with big discounts on games and DLC
Discounts on Space Hulk: Deathwing - Enhanced Edition , Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector, Warhammer: End Times - Vermintide, Battlefleet Gothic: Armada 2 , Space Hulk: Tactics , Mordheim: City of the Damned, Warhammer 40,000: Space

Posted 3 months ago 45
Targets
June's TrueAchievements Targets announced
The month is almost over, so it's time to announce three new gaming-related Targets for June 2023. Are you up to the challenge? Can you get gold medals in all of them?

Posted 3 months ago 90
Game Pass
Forza Motorsport career gameplay to be showcased soon
Turn 10 has revealed the cover cars for Forza Motorsport and detailed when we'll finally see some single-player career gameplay.

Posted 3 months ago 45
Series X
Exclusive: New Xbox rule changes look to target easy Gamerscore titles
Microsoft has made significant changes to Xbox achievement rules in what appears to be an attempt to stop extremely quick completions and easy Gamerscore titles from flooding the Xbox store.

Posted 3 months ago 752
Game Pass
Disney Dreamlight Valley drops hints for next big update in June
Disney Dreamlight Valley's next big update is Update 5, and Gameloft has confirmed it'll arrive in June, while also giving a few hints on what we can expect.

Posted 3 months ago 14
Game Pass
Psychonauts 2 dev Double Fine teases new games for Game Pass
With Massive Chalice now available with Xbox Game Pass, Double Fine has teased that more of its games will be joining the service soon.

Posted 3 months ago 33
Series X
The Plucky Squire gets new dimension-hopping Xbox Series X|S trailer
A new gameplay trailer for the gorgeous action-adventure game The Plucky Squire shows just how seamlessly we'll be jumping between 2D and 3D as Jot and his friends escape the confines of their book.

Posted 3 months ago 12
Game Pass
Game Pass day-one title Supraland: Six Inches Under to fix achievements
Supraland: Six Inches Under Xbox players have been reporting issues with a number of achievements not unlocking for the game. Fortunately, Supra Games has confirmed to us that two updates are on the way.

Posted 3 months ago 36
Series X
Alan Wake 2 fans disappointed by controversial digital-only release
Alongside the Alan Wake 2 release date, Remedy revealed a bunch of new details about the long-awaited sequel, one of which will horrify physical game collectors: Alan Wake 2 will be a digital-only release.

Posted 3 months ago 233
Industry
Night In The Woods creators' next game seems to be skipping Xbox for now
Revenant Hill was just announced — it comes from The Glory Society, which includes two Night in the Woods co-creators, and has a similar art style. Unfortunately, it looks like it might skip Xbox for now.

Posted 3 months ago 26
Series X
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum reviews prove it's not so juicy sweet
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum launches today, the reviews are here, and, well... it seems Gollum might have been right when he said, "you don't have any friends, nobody likes you..."

Posted 3 months ago 80
List
DREAMERS Xbox achievements now live
We have just picked up new achievements for DREAMERS. There are 25 achievements worth a total of 1,000 Gamerscore, 4 of which are secret.

Posted 3 months ago 2
Series X
Microsoft confirms 12 games for Xbox from PlayStation Showcase
Following Sony's PlayStation Showcase, Microsoft was quick to confirm which games were also coming to Xbox, and while the likes of Alan Wake 2 were already revealed, there were still a few surprises.

Posted 3 months ago 80
Series X
Troubled Prince of Persia remake rebooted back to conception stage
Ubisoft has now shared an update on its delayed Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake, sharing that the game is apparently now in the conception phase and that it once again will not be shown at Ubisoft Forward.

Posted 3 months ago 46
XCloud
Xbox Game Pass adds three new games today
Another three new games join Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass today, including the console version of Pokemon-inspired RPG Cassette Beasts.

Posted 3 months ago 43
List
Here are the CONVERGENCE: A League of Legends Story Xbox achievements
We have just picked up new achievements for CONVERGENCE: A League of Legends Story. There are 53 achievements worth a total of 1,000 Gamerscore, 13 of which are secret.

Posted 3 months ago 10
List
After Us Xbox achievement list has arrived
We have just picked up new achievements for After Us. There are 34 achievements worth a total of 1,000 Gamerscore, none of which are secret.

Posted 3 months ago 5
Series X
Metal Gear Solid 3 remake officially announced for Xbox
Rumors have been swirling about a Metal Gear Solid 3 remake and its potential PlayStation exclusivity for a while now, but a new report claims that the remake is happening and it will be coming to Xbox.

Posted 3 months ago 86
Series X
Alan Wake 2 coming to Xbox Series X|S in October
Remedy Entertainment has now announced a release date for Alan Wake 2, confirming the long-awaited sequel will be coming to Xbox Series X|S in October. [updated]

Posted 3 months ago 81
Series X
Assassin's Creed Mirage October release date confirmed
During Sony's PlayStation Showcase, Ubisoft confirmed an October release date for the next Assassin's Creed game, Assassin's Creed Mirage. [updated]

Posted 3 months ago 55
Industry
Final Fantasy 16 PS5 console exclusivity down to Sony's better offer
Square Enix has detailed why Final Fantasy 16 is a PS5 console exclusive, revealing that Sony simply made the best offer.

Posted 3 months ago 144
Series X
Microids reverses decision to snub Xbox for new game following fan demand
Publisher Microids is now bringing Inspector Gadget – Mad Time Party to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One after initially snubbing Xbox in favor of PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and PC.

Posted 3 months ago 69
Series X
Xbox makes Rewards punch card easier following achievement troubles
Xbox has lowered the number of achievements needed to complete the Xbox Game Pass Competitive punch card in the Microsoft Rewards app following achievement tracking issues.

Posted 3 months ago 107
Quests
New weekly Xbox Game Pass Quests are now live for another 275 Microsoft Reward Points
The 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 3 months ago 14
Quickest completions
Easy Gamerscore: 28 quick completions from the Xbox sale
A new Xbox sale has landed, bringing with it a big ol' selection of games that offer an abundance of easy Gamerscore. On our list this week, we have 28 quick completions for your consideration.

Posted 3 months ago 17
Series X
Gory Diablo 4 Xbox launch trailer puts humanity’s fate in your hands
Blizzard has dropped the Xbox launch trailer for Diablo IV, which reminds you — no pressure — that the fate of all humanity "depends on what you do next."

Posted 3 months ago 26
List
Planet of Lana Xbox achievements require perfection for the 1,000G
We have just picked up new achievements for puzzle adventure game Planet of Lana, which launches into Xbox Game Pass today!

Posted 3 months ago 94
Series X
F1 Manager 2023 races on to Xbox this summer
Frontier Developments has announced that management sim, F1 Manager 2023, will launch on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One this summer with new features and roles.

Posted 3 months ago 13
First impressions
Xbox Game Pass First Impressions: Planet of Lana
The long-awaited Planet of Lana leaps onto Xbox Game Pass today — here's what we thought after a few hours solving puzzles with Mui, dodging enemy robots, and running through the lush planet of Lana.

Posted 3 months ago 5
Community event
TA Playlist Wrap-Up: GoldenEye 007
GoldenEye 007 is an all-time classic, but does it still hold up a quarter-century after its release? Check out all the stats and community feedback from the TA Playlist’s April Retro Revenge winner.

Posted 3 months ago 25
Update
Forza Horizon 5's next big update adds new cars, accolades, and more
Playground has now detailed the next big update coming to Forza Horizon 5. The Explore the Horizon update introduces new cars, overlanding modifications, photo mode improvements, new accolades, and more.

Posted 3 months ago 41
Rumour
Ubisoft's open-world Star Wars game targeting early 2024 release – report
Ubisoft is reportedly targeting an "early 2024" release for its open-world Star Wars game currently in development at Massive Entertainment.

Posted 3 months ago 29
Industry
Summer Game Fest to have several "pretty big" surprises
Summer Game Fest is almost here, and host Geoff Keighley says the two-hour showcase will feature a number of things that will be "pretty big for this audience."

Posted 3 months ago 35
List
Check out all 30 Star Trek: Resurgence Xbox achievements
We have just picked up new achievements for Star Trek: Resurgence. There are 30 achievements worth a total of 1,000 Gamerscore, none of which are secret.

Posted 3 months ago 24
List
Kona II: Brume Xbox achievements now live
We have just picked up new achievements for Kona II: Brume. There are 39 achievements worth a total of 1,000 Gamerscore, 9 of which are secret.

Posted 3 months ago 10
Sale
Xbox sale round-up May 23rd, 2023
Discounts on Outbreak, Heidelberg 1693, Outbreak: Epidemic Definitive Edition, The Prince of Landis, Techno Tanks, 6Souls, Kao the Kangaroo and more

Posted 3 months ago 43
Chart
Popular Xbox games — May 21, 2023
In this week's Xbox Gameplay Chart of popular Xbox games, Redfall continues its descent down the table. Meanwhile, Mortal Kombat 11 has been revived from a fatality, thanks to Mortal Kombat 1 hype, and has reentered the chart.

Posted 3 months ago 11
Game Pass
Game Pass adds another critically-acclaimed hit tomorrow with Planet of Lana
Xbox Game Pass appears to have another day one winner on its hands, with the gorgeous puzzle adventure game Planet of Lana receiving rave reviews from critics.

Posted 3 months ago 44
Series X
AEW: Fight Forever body slams onto Xbox in June
After months of speculation and rumor, Yukes and THQ Nordic have finally revealed that arcade wrestling game AEW: Fight Forever is coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One in June.

Posted 3 months ago 62
Series X
Microsoft Rewards balance to be displayed alongside Gamerscore on Xbox
Xbox is making a rather nifty change that will give your Microsoft Rewards balance a prominent spot on the Xbox dashboard right next to your Gamerscore.

Posted 3 months ago 117
Industry
Five Nights at Freddy's movie locked in for Halloween release
Universal Pictures has announced that the Five Nights at Freddy's movie will release in October, and the teaser trailer gives us every hope we'll be in for a treat.

Posted 3 months ago 24
New releases
New Xbox games — May 22 to 28
It's a busy one next week as 24 new games are coming to Xbox, including The Lord of the Rings: Gollum, Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun, and new Xbox Game Pass addition Planet of Lana.

Posted 3 months ago 56
Best of
Xbox sales: TA Team Picks (May 20th)
Microsoft has applied discounts to a number of games and DLC across consoles and PC in this week's Xbox sales. Check out what the TrueAchievements news team thinks would make great additions to your library.

Posted 3 months ago 22
Industry
Warhammer Skulls event set to reveal war-torn Xbox games in May
Games Workshop has announced that this year's Warhammer Skulls showcase, which will be packed with world premieres and news on Warhammer 40,000 Space Marine II, kicks off next week.

Posted 3 months ago 31
Poll
Poll: Do you prefer Diablo 4's darker tone?
Two Diablo IV open betas are behind us, and the full release is mere weeks away from arriving on Xbox, so for this week's TA poll, we want to know: Do you prefer Diablo IV's darker tone?

Posted 3 months ago 63
Series X
Mortal Kombat 1 DLC Kombat Pack characters leaked by Amazon
An early retailer listing for Mortal Kombat 1 looks to have leaked DLC characters featured in the first Kombat Pack, which includes Homelander, Peacemaker, and more.

Posted 3 months ago 61
Game Pass
What games could leave Xbox Game Pass in June 2023?
June is just around the corner, and to help you get your achievement-hunting affairs in order, we've looked through our data to bring you a list of games that might leave Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass in June.

Posted 3 months ago 48
Series X
PowerWash Simulator to add new Xbox achievements with wildest DLC yet
PowerWash Simulator is getting another wild crossover DLC with the SpongeBob SquarePants Special Pack, which releases this summer for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One.

Posted 3 months ago 81
Windows
Xbox adds more accessibility options to PC app and Microsoft Store
Microsoft has revealed that new accessibility features have been added to its websites and the Xbox PC app.

Posted 3 months ago 17
Industry
Xbox brings first game to GeForce Now as part of 10-year Nvidia pledge
Microsoft has begun its ten-year partnership with Nvidia by adding Gears 5 to its cloud gaming service, GeForce Now. More Xbox games will be added next week.

Posted 3 months ago 44
Update
Ghostwire: Tokyo update adds Xbox Series S HFR performance mode and more
Ghostwire: Tokyo's first major Xbox update has arrived, bringing with it some enhancements that should improve the game's overall performance when running on Xbox Series X|S.

Posted 3 months ago 14
List
Callisto Protocol adds seven Xbox achievements with Riot Bundle DLC, launches May 23
It seems that the next Callisto Proctol DLC will release soon, as we have just picked up seven new Xbox achievements for the upcoming Riot Bundle expansion. [updated]

Posted 3 months ago 76
Game Pass
Xbox Game Pass adds surprise day-one launch with Supraland sequel
Supra Games UG has just dropped Supraland: Six Inches Under, a follow-up to Supraland, as a surprise day-one addition to Xbox Game Pass.

Posted 3 months ago 45
Game review
Lego 2K Drive review: another brick in the wall of great Lego games
Lego 2K Drive launches on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One this week, and after tearing around Bricklandia in a plethora of vehicles, Tom has given us his thoughts on 2K's new Lego game.

Posted 3 months ago 36
Series X
Dark fantasy Soulslike Lords of the Fallen coming to Xbox in October
Developer Hexworks has now announced the Lords of the Fallen release date and shown off some new gameplay for the upcoming Soulslike Xbox game.

Posted 3 months ago 54
Game Pass
Game Pass to add "18-rated turd-em-up" Hypnospace Outlaw spinoff
Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass will soon add the crazily chaotic Hypnospace Outlaw spinoff Slayers X, complete with "a protagonist who cannot stop commenting on every single thing that happens, in the most crude manner possible."

Posted 3 months ago 49
Series X
Mortal Kombat 1 coming to Xbox in September with "reborn" universe
After numerous rumors and leaks, Warner Bros. Games and NetherRelm finally announced Mortal Kombat 1, which brings a "reimagined" Mortal Kombat universe to Xbox Series X|S in September.

Posted 3 months ago 48
Update
Xbox Game Pass gem Ravenlok gets achievement fix with new update
Developer Cococucumber has rolled out an update for new Xbox Game Pass addition Ravenlok that fixes an achievement issue and brings in several quality-of-life features to the action-RPG.

Posted 3 months ago 25
Series X
Reformed Telltale drops first IP The Expanse on Xbox in July
The Expanse: A Telltale Series, the first IP from the reformed developer, will launch on Xbox in July, offering us an interactive experience based on the award-winning TV show.

Posted 3 months ago 57
Game Pass
Disney Dreamlight Valley plans to adjust unobtainable Xbox achievement
We reached out to developer Gameloft and now have an official update on Disney Dreamlight Valley's currently unobtainable achievement, which Gameloft plans to adjust to make it easier to unlock.

Posted 3 months ago 45
Industry
Take-Two CEO doubles-down on support for Activision Blizzard deal
Take-Two's CEO has said that Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard is "good for the industry," and reiterated Take-Two's support for the deal.

Posted 3 months ago 31
Industry
GTA 6 appears to line up Xbox release for 2024 as "next chapter" noted
Take-Two's CEO might have hinted during the company's latest earnings call that Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto 6 could launch next year, as Take-Two prepares for a profitable fiscal year 2025.

Posted 3 months ago 25
Series X
Free Play Days features four Xbox games, including XCOM 2
Free Play Days is back once more, offering Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and Xbox Live Gold subscribers four free games they can play over the weekend, including Firaxis' excellent turn-based strategy game, XCOM 2.

Posted 3 months ago 7
Game Pass
Game Pass adds two new Xbox games today
Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass are getting a little bit bigger today with two new games joining both services, including the well-received 2D side-scrolling action RPG Eastern Exorcist.

Posted 3 months ago 18
Article
PowerA Moga XP-Ultra impressions: a versatile third-party Xbox wireless controller
PowerA's Moga XP-Ultra is the first licensed wireless Xbox controller to hit the market, and after spending some time getting to grips with its unique modular design, we've jotted down our thoughts on the new pad.

Posted 3 months ago 37
Series X
Hollywood megastar Nicolas Cage is coming to Dead by Daylight
As teased by developer Behaviour Interactive, the one and only Nicolas Cage is coming to asymmetrical horror game Dead by Daylight.

Posted 3 months ago 111
Update
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor's next big update promises performance fixes
EA and Respawn have now detailed Star Wars Jedi: Survivor's next major update, which includes some much-needed performance fixes for the action-adventure game on Xbox Series X|S.

Posted 3 months ago 25
Series X
Overwatch 2 players feel betrayed after Blizzard cancels PvE mode
Blizzard recently announced it was scrapping Overwatch 2's long-awaited PvE Hero mode, and understandably, players are pretty upset over the move.

Posted 3 months ago 67
Industry
Sega considers matching Xbox and Sony with price hike on games
It looks like Sega might follow in the footsteps of other big publishers and start charging $70 for some of its premium games.

Posted 3 months ago 84
Industry
Assassin's Creed production ramping up ahead of huge Infinity project
Ubisoft's latest earnings call has revealed that the publisher aims to increase its Assassin's Creed team sizes by 40% "in the coming years."

Posted 3 months ago 40
Quests
New weekly Xbox Game Pass Quests are now live for another 275 Microsoft Reward Points
The 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 3 months ago 17
Quickest completions
Easy Gamerscore: 56 quick completions from the Xbox sale
A new Xbox sale has arrived, bringing with it a whopping 56 quick completions that will help boost your Gamerscore to new heights.

Posted 3 months ago 23
Game Pass
Xbox Game Pass title Monster Sanctuary adds last free major content update
Relics of Chaos, the last major content update for Game Pass title Monster Sanctuary, has arrived and is a "love letter" to all Monster Sanctuary players before the devs focus entirely on their new game.

Posted 3 months ago 17
Industry
CD Projekt makes layoffs after mysterious Witcher game changes course
CD Projekt has confirmed a round of layoffs at Project Sirius developer, Molasses Flood, after it finished "defining a new framework" for The Witcher spinoff.

Posted 3 months ago 25
Game Pass
Game Pass to add seven more games including beloved PS Plus Extra game
The Xbox team has confirmed a wave of games arriving for Xbox Game Pass throughout the rest of May, including a beloved indie previously only found on PlayStation and PC.

Posted 3 months ago 62
Game Pass
Game Pass loses another five Xbox games in May
The second slate of games leaving Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass in May has been revealed. Five games will leave the service, including Lawn Mowing Simulator.

Posted 3 months ago 70
Game Pass
New Xbox Game Pass titles to be showcased at Wholesome Direct
The next Wholesome Direct has been confirmed for June and will feature a number of upcoming Xbox games, including a future Game Pass addition.

Posted 3 months ago 5
Community event
Vote now for June 2023's TA Playlist game
Put on your best investigator gear and retrieve your magnifying glass, the June 2023 edition of the TA Playlist is highlighting some incredible detective games, so help us choose which detective will be this month’s winner!

Posted 3 months ago 53
Industry
Amazon targets one MMO to rule them all with new Lord of the Rings game
Embracer Group has announced that Amazon Games is working on a new MMO based on The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings novels for console and PC.

Posted 3 months ago 32
List
AEW: Fight Forever Xbox achievements come out swinging
The AEW: Fight Forever Xbox achievement list has dropped, giving us a glimpse at what we'll need to do to earn the full 1,000 Gamerscore.

Posted 3 months ago 79
Series X
PlayStation console exclusive Stray looks set for an Xbox release
A newly-discovered ESRB rating suggests that PlayStation console exclusive Stray will be coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One.

Posted 3 months ago 115
EA Play
FIFA 23 kicks off on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and EA Play today
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and EA Play members have a new title to add to their roster today, with FIFA 23 joins both services today.

Posted 3 months ago 11
Sale
Xbox sale round-up May 16th, 2023
Discounts on Cosmic Top Secret, Puzzletronics: Digital Infinite, Outbreak, Angels of Death, Dead Rising 4, Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot, Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare and more

Posted 3 months ago 86
Chart
Popular Xbox games — May 14, 2023
In this week's Xbox Gameplay Chart of popular Xbox games, Redfall has taken a big tumble down the table, while a big update for Fall Guys sees those bumbling beans race back into the top 20.

Posted 3 months ago 9
Opinion
Diablo 4 is filling in the dark hole Diablo 3 left me with
Diablo IV has now had its final open beta, and after playing through both tests on Xbox, it's pulled me back to the series in a way Diablo III couldn't.

Posted 3 months ago 38
Industry
UK regulator "stands by its decision" to block Activision deal after EU ruling
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has criticized the European Commission's decision to approve Microsoft's Activision Blizzard acquisition.

Posted 3 months ago 118
Industry
Microsoft's Activision Blizzard acquisition approved by European regulators
The European Commission has approved Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard just weeks after the deal was blocked by regulators in the UK.

Posted 3 months ago 119
Series X
One of Fall Guys' hardest Xbox achievements currently super easy to unlock
With the introduction of creator-made rounds, one of Fall Guys' most challenging Xbox achievements is currently a breeze to unlock.

Posted 3 months ago 112
Game Pass
Forza Horizon 5 player count speeds past another impressive milestone
Forza Horizon 5 has now hit another impressive milestone, with over 30 million players taking to the streets of Mexico in the racing game.

Posted 3 months ago 69
List
Lego 2K Drive Xbox achievements reveal likely 1,000G gold medal jam
Lego 2K Drive speeds onto Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One this week, and you can now check out the full Xbox achievement list ahead of time.

Posted 3 months ago 31
Series X
EA to wage war against toxic players harassing Battlefield devs
EA has warned players it will take action against those who are harassing developers working on its first-person shooter series, Battlefield.

Posted 3 months ago 69
Industry
Fear Fest steps out of the shadows in September to showcase 32 upcoming horror games
Feardemic has announced that Fear Fest will return in September for a two-day event, which will include Black Summer showcase and the first-ever Fear Fest: Horror Game Awards.

Posted 3 months ago 6
New releases
New Xbox game releases — May 15th to 21st
Another 17 new Xbox games are coming to the platform next week, including Lego 2K Drive, Trackmania, and Tin Hearts.

Posted 3 months ago 62
GWG
Grab this free Xbox Games with Gold title while you still can
It's your last chance to grab April's remaining Games with Gold title. Peaky Blinders: Mastermind is only available to claim for a couple more days before it's cycled out for one of next's month's games.

Posted 3 months ago 18
Poll
Poll: Do you make an effort to earn Microsoft Rewards points?
We've seen a lot of discussion surrounding Microsoft Rewards lately, due to various reasons, and for this week's TA poll, we want to know: Do you make an effort to earn Microsoft Rewards points?

Posted 3 months ago 388
Game Pass
Gorgeous narrative adventure game Dordogne joins Xbox Game Pass in June
Developer Umanimation and publisher Focus Entertainment have announced that the picturesque narrative adventure game Dordogne will join Xbox Game Pass in June.

Posted 3 months ago 23
Rumour
Mortal Kombat 1 will reportedly feature The Boys' Homelander and more
NetherRealm's teased Mortal Kombat reboot will feature a DLC character pass that adds Homelander from The Boys and DC's Peacemaker, a report suggests.

Posted 3 months ago 74
Delayed
Amnesia: The Bunker delayed for a third time
Developer Frictional Games has announced that day one Xbox Game Pass horror title, Amnesia: The Bunker, has been delayed for a third time and will no longer launch in May as planned.

Posted 3 months ago 24
Game Pass
Xbox Game Pass hit PowerWash Simulator celebrates seven million players
FuturLab has announced that Xbox Game Pass sensation PowerWash Simulator has seen over seven million players pick up a hose for a spot of cleaning.

Posted 3 months ago 51
Industry
Xbox, PlayStation, Ubisoft, and more confirmed for Summer Game Fest
Geoff Keighley's Summer Game Fest kick off next month to offer up a myriad of video game announcements, and more than 40 partners have been confirmed, including Xbox, PlayStation, Ubisoft, and more.

Posted 3 months ago 25
Industry
UK regulator imposes further restrictions on Microsoft and Activision Blizzard
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority, which recently blocked Microsoft's $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, has now placed further restrictions on the two companies.

Posted 3 months ago 89
List
Stadia-exclusive Gylt coming to Xbox in July, here are the achievements
Stadia-exclusive and "delicate horror" game Gylt, will launch on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One in July — and we've already picked up the achievement list.

Posted 3 months ago 24
List
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun Xbox achievement list revealed
We have just picked up new achievements for Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun. There are 12 achievements worth a total of 1,000 Gamerscore, none of which are secret.

Posted 3 months ago 32
Industry
The Witcher universe's Project Sirius finishes "defining a new framework"
CD Projekt and The Molasses Flood have confirmed they're done with "defining a new framework for Project Sirius," the codename for an upcoming game set within The Witcher universe.

Posted 3 months ago 17
Series X
Diablo IV post-launch content and Battle Pass prices revealed
Blizzard has revealed the post-launch plans it has for Diablo IV after it launches on Xbox next month, which includes Seasons, three Battle Pass options, and the content found via the in-game shop.

Posted 3 months ago 106
Game Pass
State of Decay 2 gets huge free update that makes it "even more sim-like"
Undead Labs has dropped a huge new update for State of Decay 2, "created with your feedback in mind to make the best zombie survival sim experience there is."

Posted 3 months ago 70
Series X
Microsoft adds achievement tracker to Xbox Game Pass Rewards punch card
Microsoft has added an achievement tracker to the Xbox Game Pass Competitive punch card in the Rewards app to help users track their progress.

Posted 3 months ago 70
Game Pass
Game Pass adds turn-based RPG Fuga: Melodies of Steel 2 today, achievements now live
Turn-based RPG Fuga: Melodies of Steel 2 arrives into the Game Pass library today as a day-one addition, and sees you embark on a new story set a year after the first game.

Posted 3 months ago 19
Series X
Diablo 4 Server Slam Xbox preload now live
If you plan on taking part in the Diablo IV Server Slam open beta this weekend, you can prepare for your adventures in Sanctuary now by preinstalling the game on Xbox.

Posted 3 months ago 21
Update
The Witcher 3's latest patch stops Geralt from getting drunk underwater
CD Projekt Red is rolling out a new patch for The Witcher 3 on Xbox consoles that fixes several gameplay and quest issues and stops Geralt from eating and getting drunk while underwater.

Posted 3 months ago 27
Update
Halo Infinite adds FPS counter for Xbox consoles and more in new update
A new update is out for Halo Infinite, adding Super Fiesta as an Arena game mode, an FPS counter setting for Xbox consoles, and more.

Posted 3 months ago 27
Series X
Free Play Days includes four Xbox games this weekend
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and Xbox Live Gold subscribers can play four Xbox games with Free Play Days this weekend, all of which are now free-to-play until Monday.

Posted 3 months ago 9
Rumour
Mortal Kombat reboot details leak following tease
Mortal Kombat co-creator Ed Boon has teased that an announcement for NetherRealm's next game could be shown soon, and it could be a reboot of the series according to a potential store leak.

Posted 3 months ago 24
List
Destroy All Humans! 2 - Reprobed gets new achievement list with Single Player version
Destroy All Humans! 2 - Reprobed Single Player is heading to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One next month, and it includes its own stack of 44 achievements worth 1,000 Gamerscore.

Posted 3 months ago 41
Series X
Xbox May update includes controller battery fix, improves Discord integration, and more
Microsoft is now rolling out a new update for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles that adds the ability to see gamertags of your Discord friends, new store filter options, a battery fix for controllers, and more.

Posted 3 months ago 59
Rumour
European Commission will reportedly approve Microsoft's Activision Blizzard acquisition
The European Commission will reportedly approve Microsoft's proposed $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard next week.

Posted 3 months ago 87
Series X
EA is "overjoyed" with Star Wars Jedi: Survivor's strong start
EA is "overjoyed" with Star Wars Jedi: Survivor's performance since launching on Xbox Series X|S last month, saying that the game has already reached "millions" of players across all platforms.

Posted 3 months ago 29
Upcoming
EA’s free-to-play Skate reboot won’t be landing any time soon
EA's free-to-play Skate won't be arriving this year, the publisher's latest financial report has revealed, which listed the games launching up until March 2024 without any mention of the fourth Skate.

Posted 3 months ago 13
Update
A Plague Tale: Requiem gets 60fps performance mode on Xbox Series X
Developer Asobo Studio has rolled out a new update for A Plague Tale: Requiem that adds a 60fps performance mode on Xbox Series X and PS5.

Posted 3 months ago 51
Series X
Dragon Age: Dreadwolf won't release before April 2024
EA's latest financial report has revealed that BioWare's highly anticipated RPG Dragon Age: Dreadwolf won't be out until at least April 2024.

Posted 3 months ago 16
Industry
EA remains "indifferent" on Microsoft Activision deal
EA's recent earnings call saw CEO Andrew Wilson speak about Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, telling investors that EA will "continue to be the number one publisher on their platform" regardless of the outcome.

Posted 3 months ago 24
Delayed
Hollow Knight: Silksong delayed, has "gotten quite big"
Developer Team Cherry has shared an update on Hollow Knight: Silksong, revealing that the highly anticipated Metroidvania sequel has been delayed.

Posted 3 months ago 23
Quests
New weekly Xbox Game Pass Quests are now live for another 275 Microsoft Reward Points
The 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 3 months ago 20
Chart
Popular Xbox games — May 9th, 2023
This week's Xbox Gameplay Chart of popular Xbox games sees the top spot change hands for the first time this year, along with a strong start for Bethesda's Redfall while Minecraft Legends tumbles towards the Nether...

Posted 3 months ago 13
Quickest completions
Easy Gamerscore: 21 quick completions from the Xbox sale
An abundance of easy Gamerscore is up for grabs this week, thanks to the latest Xbox sale. We've rummaged through everything on offer to bring you a list of 21 quick completions that will help boost your Gamerscore.

Posted 3 months ago 20
Article
Retro gaming revivals continue to leave Xbox in the past
More and more classic games are getting ported to modern systems or remastered for new audiences with each passing year, but why does it feel like every other platform is getting more retro love than poor old Xbox?

Posted 3 months ago 142
EA Play
FIFA 23 joins Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and EA Play next week
It's good news for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and EA Play subscribers, as EA has announced that FIFA 23 will be joining both services next week.

Posted 3 months ago 32
Industry
Sonic Frontiers speeds into top spot as best-selling 3D Sonic game ever
Sega has announced that the Blue Blur's latest adventure in Sonic Frontier has sold more than 3.5 million copies, making it the best-selling 3D Sonic game to date.

Posted 3 months ago 20
Series X
EA set to blow final whistle on multiple FIFA servers later this year
EA will be closing online services for more FIFA titles later this year, with Xbox One servers for FIFA 18, FIFA 19, FIFA 20, and more to be affected.

Posted 3 months ago 29
List
Saints Row adds three new achievements with first expansion
The first expansion, The Heist and the Hazardous, arrives for Saints Row today, and we've just picked up the new achievements coming with it!

Posted 3 months ago 41
Industry
Little Nightmares set to continue without original dev, job listing suggests
Bandai Namco is looking for a producer assistant to join the team working on its "headline IP" Little Nightmares, which could mean that a sequel is in development at Bandai Namco Europe.

Posted 3 months ago 10
Series X
Street Fighter 6 combos from free demo into open beta, coming next week
Street Fighter 6 fans can soon try out an open beta of the game on Xbox Series X|S ahead of its full launch in June, with Capcom "expecting a great number of players to register."

Posted 3 months ago 20
Series X
Starfield's "suggestive themes" are just one reason for ESRB Mature rating
“I'm all for getting a little wild, but next time let's try it without the jetpacks," is just one suggestive line the ESRB has mentioned for giving Starfield a Mature rating, alongside its use of violence, drugs, and more.

Posted 3 months ago 30
Series X
Xbox Series X|S Arctic Camo controller appears on Microsoft Store
An updated version of the Arctic Camo Special Edition Xbox One controller has appeared on the Microsoft Store for Xbox Series X|S, offering the latest controller features with the original white and grey design.

Posted 3 months ago 35
Series X
Microsoft Rewards users urged to file support ticket for Xbox Game Pass punch card
Rewards users who have been unable to complete the Xbox Game Pass Competitive punch card despite meeting its requirements have been urged to file a support ticket with Microsoft to get their points.

Posted 3 months ago 133
PC Game Pass
Shadowrun Trilogy joins PC Game Pass today
PC Game Pass members will have three more RPGs to try out as the Shadowrun Trilogy joins the PC Game Pass library today.

Posted 3 months ago 6
Update
Next major Star Wars Jedi: Survivor update rolls out on Xbox Series X|S today
EA and Respawn are soon rolling out another update for Star Wars Jedi: Survivor that aims to fix several bug and crash issues on Xbox Series X|S.

Posted 3 months ago 13
Sale
Xbox sale round-up May 9th, 2023
Discounts on Lost Odyssey, FIA European Truck Racing Championship, MotoGP 20 , Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot, Xenon Racer, WRC 10, Ori and the Will of the Wisps and more

Posted 3 months ago 45
Series X
Physical Xbox editions of Cuphead now available to order
iam8bit's physical release of Cuphead is now available for preorder, but if you're looking for a little more swag with your purchase, the Cuphead Limited Edition bundle can also be preordered.

Posted 3 months ago 47
New releases
New Xbox game releases — May 8th to 14th
Next week sees 14 new games heading to the Xbox platform, with the headliners being strategy sequel Fuga: Melodies of Steel 2 joining Game Pass, and high-speed precision racer Trackmania finally zooming onto Xbox.

Posted 3 months ago 31
Best of
Xbox sales: TA Team Picks (May 6th)
This week's Xbox sales have once again seen discounts applied to numerous games across Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Xbox 360, and PC, so the TA news team has had a good rummage through it all to offer you our top picks.

Posted 3 months ago 13
Poll
Poll: What are you hoping to see at the Xbox Games Showcase?
With the Xbox Games Showcase and Starfield Direct set for next month and no other Xbox Game Studios titles due to arrive before, for this week's poll, we want to know: What do you hope to see at the Xbox Games Showcase?

Posted 3 months ago 160
Update
Destiny 2 slaps loyal Guardians with scummy season pass price hike
Bungie has announced that Destiny 2 players are staring down the barrel of a season pass price increase later this month, and unless Silver bundles change, it'll be pulling a fairly common (but no less rude) free-to-play stunt.

Posted 3 months ago 113
List
Golf With Your Friends: Corrupted Forest achievements hit the fairway ahead of DLC
The Corrupted Forest DLC for Golf With Your Friends is set to launch on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC soon, and we've now got the DLC's achievement list.

Posted 3 months ago 44
Xbox One
15 million new students push Hogwarts Legacy to over $1 billion in global sales
Hogwarts Legacy launches on Xbox One today, offering another generation of excited students a chance to train at the School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, and the game has surpassed 15 million units sold to date.

Posted 3 months ago 109
Series X
Xbox Series X|S feels the Force with new Star Wars dynamic background
Xbox Series X|S dashboards can now look like they're from a galaxy far, far away, thanks to the new Star Wars Jedi: Survivor dynamic background.

Posted 3 months ago 33
Series X
Stunning Xbox Series X|S MMO Chrono Odyssey gameplay revealed
Chrono Odyssey is an upcoming open-world MMO planned for Xbox Series X|S with ambitions to "set a new standard for MMORPGs." Check out the new gameplay trailer and let us know what you think.

Posted 3 months ago 41
Series X
Lego 2K Drive post-launch content coming as Drive Passes
Lego 2K Drive will feature Drive Pass content across four seasons into spring 2024, offering free and premium tracks that can be completed at your own pace, beginning in June.

Posted 3 months ago 17
Series X
Phil Spencer admits Xbox One "lost the worst generation to lose"
Xbox boss Phil Spencer also contested the idea that "if you just build great games, everything would turn around" in his latest interview.

Posted 3 months ago 148
Article
Seven achievements ruined by a point of no return
Missable achievements are not uncommon, especially in games with levels that are self-contained and don't offer a chapter select option. But larger games are not safe from them, either — cower before the point of no return.

Posted 3 months ago 76
Series X
Shadowman set for surprise revival with Darque Legacy, coming to Xbox next year
Believe it or not, a new Shadowman game is coming! Blowfish Studios and Valiant Entertainment have announced Shadowman: Darque Legacy for Xbox Series X|S.

Posted 3 months ago 19
Game Pass
Amnesia: The Bunker trailer gives an extended look at atmospheric gameplay
With only a few weeks to go until Frictional Games launches a "really strong and focused horror experience" with Amnesia: The Bunker, the team has dropped a ten-minute gameplay preview to give us a taste of what awaits us.

Posted 3 months ago 3
Game Pass
Phil Spencer: “The Xbox community should demand a lot from us”
In a new interview, Xbox boss Phil Spencer discusses the Xbox team's attitude to the future after the "knockback" of Redfall, saying, "I can only look forward."

Posted 3 months ago 88
Series X
Phil Spencer apologises for Redfall, says letting Xbox fans down has been "difficult"
Xbox boss Phil Spencer has commented on Redfall, saying that he's "disappointed" and letting down the Xbox community has been "difficult."

Posted 3 months ago 196
Industry
BioWare "quietly resented" its writers, former Dragon Age narrative lead says
Former Dragon Age narrative lead David Gaider has spoken out about the negative view placed on writers, saying that even BioWare "quietly resented" its writers in the years leading to his departure in 2016.

Posted 3 months ago 46
Series X
Free Play Days includes four Xbox games this weekend
If you're looking for some free Xbox games to play and you're an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate or an Xbox Live Gold subscriber, Free Play Days has four games for you that are now free-to-play for the weekend.

Posted 3 months ago 9
Game Pass
Ark 2 hasn't been delayed to spring 2025, Studio Wildcard clarifies
An annual report from support studio Digital Domain recently suggested that Ark II had been delayed to spring 2025. According to developer Studio Wildcard, that was "just a typo," and the game is still set for a late 2024 release.

Posted 3 months ago 16
List
Game Pass adds dark fairy tale action-RPG Ravenlok today, Xbox achievements now live
Dark fairy tale adventure game Ravenlok joins Game Pass today, and we have just picked up the Ravenlok Xbox achievement list!

Posted 3 months ago 38
List
Grounded update brings one new achievement and a new boss to the backyard
Hot off the heels of Grounded's Super Duper Update, Obsidian has released another update for the survival game that adds even more content and one achievement worth 200 Gamerscore.

Posted 3 months ago 52
Series X
F1 23 confirms return of Braking Point story mode, coming to Xbox in June
EA and Codemasters have announced that the next entry into the F1 racing series, F1 23, will be coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One in June.

Posted 3 months ago 31
Update
Saints Row achievement fixes coming with huge update next week
Saints Row's first story DLC arrives next week alongside some free content and quality-of-life improvements, and looking at the update's patch notes, there are tons of fixes on the way for almost every aspect of the game.

Posted 3 months ago 59
Opinion
Toothless Redfall piles pressure on Starfield to carry Xbox in 2023
With the anticipated Redfall proving a rather disappointing addition to the Xbox library, all hope now lies with Bethesda's interstellar RPG Starfield to deliver the first-party blockbuster Microsoft seriously needs in 2023.

Posted 3 months ago 91
Series X
Rocket League announces Star Wars crossover with four droid-inspired cars
To celebrate Star Wars Day this year, Psyonix will be offering a bundle of cosmetics in Rocket League's Item Shop themed around four iconic Star Wars droids.

Posted 3 months ago 19
Game Pass
Game Pass adds the gorgeous Planet of Lana later this month
Developer Wishfully and publisher Thunderful Games have announced a May release date for the gorgeous puzzle adventure game Planet of Lana.

Posted 3 months ago 25
Update
Fall Guys season 4 introduces level builder and Fame Passes
Fall Guys Season 4: Creative Construction kicks off next week, introducing a swathe of new content for us to check out, such as an in-game level editor, new developer-made rounds, Fame Passes, and more.

Posted 3 months ago 18
Upcoming
Capcom boss reveals lofty sales target for Street Fighter 6
Capcom president Haruhiro Tsujimoto has revealed the publisher's expectations for upcoming fighting game Street Fighter 6, aiming to punch above previous games in the series and sell a cool 10 million copies.

Posted 3 months ago 40
DLC
Marvel's Midnight Suns coming to Xbox One next week alongside new DLC
The long-delayed Xbox One version of Marvel's Midnight Suns finally launches next week, alongside the game's next DLC, Blood Storm.

Posted 3 months ago 24
Series X
Saints Row campaign DLC and free update arrives next week
Saints Row's first story DLC will arrive next week on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, taking us to the new Sunshine Springs district for The Heist and the Hazardous campaign expansion and free update.

Posted 3 months ago 26
Series X
Atomic Heart DLC teased in new trailer, coming to Xbox this summer
Developer Mundfish has teased the first Atomic Heart DLC, revealing that the new expansion will be coming to the first-person shooter this summer.

Posted 3 months ago 29
Quests
New monthly Xbox Game Pass Quests are now live
The 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 3 months ago 49
Quickest completions
Easy Gamerscore: 51 quick completions from the Xbox sale
A new Xbox sale has arrived, bringing with it plenty of discounted games. We've scoured through everything on offer to drum up a list of 51 quick completions that will help boost your Gamerscore.

Posted 3 months ago 28
Interview
Slime Rancher 2 devs hoping to inspire "more genre-defying" games
Check out our latest Slime Rancher 2 interview, where we had the chance to talk to Monomi Park CEO and Slime Rancher series director Nick Popovich about the sequel's success, current development, and future.

Posted 3 months ago 16
Game Pass
Rare teases Sea of Thieves: The Hoarder's Hunt mystery, arriving next week
A new live event is heading to the pirate-filled ocean of Sea of Thieves next week with the launch of The Hoarder's Hunt mystery on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC.

Posted 3 months ago 26
Series X
Microsoft announces Sunkissed Vibes Special Edition Xbox controller
Microsoft has partnered with OPI to announce a new special edition Xbox Wireless Controller. The Sunkissed Vibes Special Edition Xbox controller is inspired by OPI's new range of nail polish and is available to preorder now.

Posted 3 months ago 47
Game review
Redfall review: Not dreadful, but a far cry from Arkane's finest
Arkane's vampire-hunting FPS Redfall is finally here, but can the studio take a bite out of the crowded open world game market? Luke headed to a quaint middle-American town overrun with bloodsucking freaks to find out...

Posted 3 months ago 131
Game Pass
Xbox launches new Game Pass Friend Referral program
The Xbox team has just announced a Game Pass Friend Referral program whereby Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass members can give free PC Game Pass trials to a number of friends.

Posted 3 months ago 41
XCloud
Game Pass adds four more games soon, including Weird West
Microsoft has revealed this month's first wave of games coming to Xbox Game Pass. Four games will join Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass in May, including Weird West and Ravelok.

Posted 3 months ago 41
Article
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor – First Impressions
The long-awaited sequel Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is out now on Xbox Series X|S, and we've spent some time flinging stormtroopers off buildings and slicing off limbs to bring you our first impressions on Cal Kestis' latest outing.

Posted 3 months ago 13
Game Pass
Game Pass loses five Xbox games in May
The first slate of games leaving Game Pass in May has now been revealed. Five games will soon drop out of the service across Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass, including My Friend Pedro. [Updated]

Posted 3 months ago 67
Industry
Development budgets for AAA games are now reportedly "reaching unprecedented ranges"
The hefty report from UK regulator the Competition and Markets Authority which blocked Microsoft's proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard also goes into detail on how game development budgets are soaring.

Posted 3 months ago 49
Series X
Dredge roadmap reveals free and paid content rising from the deep in 2023
Trawling the ocean for treasure could become more lucrative and dangerous in 2023, as Black Salt Games has revealed some of the free and paid content coming to Dredge via its roadmap.

Posted 3 months ago 6
Series X
Microsoft listens to feedback, rolls out new Xbox Home to Insiders
Microsoft has rolled out a reiterated version of the experimental Xbox Home experience to Xbox Insiders, offering a simplified dashboard that removes the previous build's cluttered feel.

Posted 3 months ago 55
Game Pass
Redfall brings vampiric violence to Game Pass today
May starts off its Game Pass lineup with one of Bethesda's heavy-hitters: open-world co-op FPS Redfall joins the Game Pass library today.

Posted 3 months ago 37
List
Redfall Xbox achievement list revealed
We have just picked up new achievements for Redfall. There are 66 achievements worth a total of 1,000 Gamerscore, 6 of which are secret.

Posted 3 months ago 97
Sale
Xbox sale round-up May 2nd, 2023
Discounts on Deiland: Pocket Planet, Pure Chess, Knights and Bikes, Horatio Goes Snowboarding, Cruz Brothers, Thea 2: The Shattering, Wizard of Legend and more

Posted 3 months ago 38
Chart
Popular Xbox games — May 1st, 2023
This week's Xbox Gameplay Chart of popular Xbox games sees Minecraft Legends tumble 14 places to the bottom end of the top 20, while Star Wars Jedi: Survivor doesn't manage to break the top ten...

Posted 3 months ago 6
Game Pass
Besiege makes surprise Game Pass return
If you didn't manage to finish Besiege before it left Game Pass earlier this year, we have some good news for you. Besiege Console and Besiege (Windows) have made surprise returns to Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass.

Posted 3 months ago 17
Series X
Aliens: Dark Descent trailer teases new breed of Xenomorph
Aliens: Dark Descent arrives on Xbox in June, taking us on a squad-based tactical mission to stop the iconic Xenomorphs, and while many familiar-looking critters will appear, the latest trailer teases "a new breed of Xenomorph."

Posted 3 months ago 28
Update
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor update to improve performance on Xbox Series X|S
A new update for Star Wars Jedi: Survivor promises to improve the game's performance and fix numerous bug and crash issues on Xbox Series X|S.

Posted 3 months ago 68
Game Pass
Redfall brings darkness to Xbox tomorrow, here's the launch trailer
Darkness is looming on the horizon, and while we (im)patiently wait for Redfall to launch on Xbox tomorrow Bethesda has dropped the game's launch trailer to help pass some time.

Posted 3 months ago 63

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