On November 10, a new generation of console gaming begins. Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S will deliver players the most performant, immersive and compatible next-generation console gaming experiences ever. Next week, beginning September 22, you’ll be able to pre-order both Xbox Series X, our most powerful console ever made, and Xbox Series S,
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WRC 9 is a more modest lurch forwards. Several great new rallies have been added and it does feel like there’s been a bit of massaging under the hood – with a better sense of car mass and weight transfer – but elsewhere things seem fairly similar. This makes WRC 9 a thoroughly excellent entry
Some reviews would be better as flow diagrams (for the sake of the theme, let’s call this one a blood flow diagram). Have you played Slayaway Camp? If yes, then Friday the 13th: Killer Puzzle is a hard sell. Developers Blue Wizard Digital have taken their indie hit and liberally slopped the innards of Friday
Hey Xbox Insiders! We have a new Xbox One update preview coming to the Alpha ring. It’s important we note that some updates made in these preview OS builds include background improvements that ensure a quality and stable build for Xbox One. We continue to post these release notes, even when the noticeable changes to
Touhou Luna Nights on the surface is an anime waifu maid Metroidvania, but it takes advantage of some incredibly unique mechanics. It is a part of a series of games called the “Touhou Project” and takes place over multiple different gaming genres. And this happens to be my first foray into the series. The great
Hi everyone! I’m rdein, lead creator of Minoria and the Momodora series. I’m pleased to say we have finally launched Minoria on Xbox One — thank you for your patience! Minoria is Bombservice’s latest creation, a side-scrolling action game with a heavy focus on combat and exploration. It’s a game similar in style to my
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War is nearly upon us, but I wanted to take some time to delve a little deeper into its three pre-order editions in relation to the future of pricing practices. As a direct sequel to the first Black Ops, Cold War brings back some familiar faces and the boots-on-the-ground
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September 15th 2020 is a date that has been etched into the minds of Xbox gamers for some time. Why? Well, it ushers in the next step in world domination as Cloud Gaming comes to the fore, letting players do away with their console and harness the power of the cloud – and Xbox Game
Warsaw is a challenging, turn-based tactical RPG set in the ruins of a besieged city during the closing months of WWII. It’s taking the fight to Xbox One on October 2nd, so read up on these 5 tactical tips to make sure you’re ready to survive the Uprising! Decide Which District to Help A city
The street football culture has played a huge part in shaping the careers of many top professional footballers, including the likes of Wayne Rooney, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. Over the years, more and more street football and freestyle events have popped up though, creating a fair few stars of its own in the process.
Summary Working with a partner like Tony Stewart is a dream come true for Monster Games. Monster Games have been making racing games and building a core fan base for over 20 years. Get a behind-the-scenes look at how they approach their game design process and listen to their fans. From the moment we launched
I’ve long been an advocate for simplicity. I mean, there’s a time and a place for complexity, but why confuse things when you can get away with the basics? I think those at Quack Quack Games – the development team behind CD-RUN – probably think the same. This is a game that oozes utter simplicity
We know you’re busy and might miss out on all the exciting things we’re talking about on Xbox Wire every week. If you’ve got a few minutes, we can help remedy that. We’ve pared down the past week’s news into one easy-to-digest article for all things Xbox! Or, if you’d rather watch than read, you
Developed by the Paraguayan team at Warani Studios, and helped along by Badland Publishing, The ORIGIN: Blind Maid will soon be coming to Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch and PC. Today that all-important release window has become known. The first quarter of 2021 is all you need to worry about at this time, as that
Hey Xbox Insiders! We have a new Xbox One update preview coming to the Beta and Delta ring. It’s important we note that some updates made in these preview OS builds include background improvements that ensure a quality and stable build for Xbox One. We continue to post these release notes, even when the noticeable
There’s something quite relaxing about hidden object games, and Hidden Through Time in particular, but there are a finite amount of levels available to enjoy. Fortunately, developers Rogueside have released more content through DLC and this latest pack takes us to Japan on Xbox One. So, let’s see what the Legends of Japan DLC entails!
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Injection π23 ‘No Name, No Number’ is the latest survival horror to creep onto Xbox One and it’s not just the strange name you should be wary of, for it’s apparently going to send you into a spiralling bout of madness. Do you dare to continue reading in order to learn more about it? Set
Imagine waking up to find that your body is not the body you are used to. Gone are your human limbs and soft skin, replaced with six bony legs and a hard chitinous armor… and what’s that on your head? Antennae!? And why is everything around you suddenly so enormous? The world around you hasn’t
Polluted, nightmarish, twisted and dark – the Underhive sounds like a glorious place to be. Which is a bit of luck really, because from now you’ll have the chance to head there, with the launch of Necromunda: Underhive Wars on Xbox One, PS4 and PC. Created by Rogue Factor and pushed out to the gaming
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As far as gaming genres are concerned, the classic point-and-click adventures are experiencing something of a resurgence these days. That being said, it’s still tricky to wrestle gamers away from the likes of adrenaline pumping platformers by offering a chilled-out adventure full of exploration and witty conversation. But what if I told you that British
Summary NBA 2K21 is available now for Xbox One. You’ll be able to carry your progress over to the Xbox Series X version of the game when that releases. MyTEAM and MyCAREER return with exciting new features. NBA 2K21 is the latest title in the world-renowned, best-selling NBA 2K series. With exciting improvements upon its
Hypnospace Outlaw is almost certainly one of the most unique games I’ve played this entire console generation. To talk about it too much would be to spoil a little of its charm. However, I’m here to spoil it through words so I’d urge you to go play it on Xbox Game Pass for free and
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As TheXboxHub team count down the days until their 50th podcast episode, they get together to chat about the upcoming Season of Gaming, taking a look at the gaming releases due between September and the conclusion of 2020. And yep, the silly release season is pretty much upon us. Join Gareth, Neil and James as
Grab your board — it’s time to hit the park. Developed by Vicarious Visions, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 and 2 is now live on the Xbox Store. Radically remastered for Xbox One and in stunning 4k resolution on Xbox One X, this remaster takes players back to the skateboarding world of the late ‘90s
The lines are ever fading and the opportunity for players to join others from lands afar is getting closer by the day. Yep, we may primarily be an Xbox focused site, but in our eyes the sooner the stupid format wars things ends, the better. And with the arrival of Spellbreak on Xbox One, PS4,
[Editor’s Note: This review and score cover only the multiplayer of Iron Harvest; you can read our review of the single-player campaign here.] Iron Harvest’s multiplayer is a unique take on the tactical real-time strategy game. It tries a new mix of balance of strategy, tactics, and speed that works in some ways, but is