Xbox Game Pass has pretty much always been superior to PlayStation Plus, especially since Microsoft started giving away brand new first-party games on the day of release. However, despite having the superior subscription service, the Xbox Series X continues to play second fiddle to the PS5, with Sony selling more units than Microsoft in the … Read more
If you’ve been holding off picking up an Xbox Series X since Microsoft’s console launched back in 2020, then there’s never been a better time to make the investment. Indeed, if you live near an Argos store then you might want to stop by and lay down some cash, because the Xbox Series X has … Read more
I’ve been spending the majority of 2024 playing through my extensive video game backlog, finally getting around to completing classics like the original Castlevania and modern blockbusters like Final Fantasy 7 Remake. However, in between visits to Midgar and the castle of Count Dracula, there’s one new release that I’ve been coming back to time … Read more
With multiplayer pirate adventure game Sea of Thieves about to launch on PlayStation 5, Microsoft has announced plans to take the game offline for server maintenance. Sea of Thieves will go offline for maintenance at 10am BST UK time on the morning of April 25. According to Microsoft, the server maintenance is for the Xbox … Read more
Vladimir Putin has ordered his government to look into creating a games console to rival the PlayStation 5 and the Xbox Series X/S, as the Russian leader seeks to satisfy the country’s vast community of gamers, according to reports. Putin has ordered the government to “consider the issue of organising the production of stationary and … Read more
If you have been in the market for a new gaming console, an Xbox model may just be your best starting point as prices continue to drop with UK retailers. That includes Very, who’re offering a much cheaper way to buy the Series X. Amazon and eBay are just two popular gaming sites that have … Read more
If you’re holding on to any old PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo video games, then this might be the week to get rid of them. Confirming earlier rumours, UK retailer GAME has officially announced plans to close down its trade-in business. While GAME will continue to sell video games, accessories and merchandise as usual, customers will … Read more
After years of making us wait, Ubisoft is finally giving fans the chance to play multiplayer pirate game Skull and Bones. Ahead of the game’s February 16 release date (February 13 for Premium Edition customers), Ubisoft is holding a Skull and Bones open beta on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. Available to all players … Read more
The Xbox Developer Direct shined the spotlight on a variety of upcoming Xbox and PC games. This includes Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, which is a brand new first-person action game developed by Wolfenstein studio MachineGames. After an extended deep dive into the upcoming new release, Microsoft confirmed that the new Indiana Jones game … Read more
A brand new adventure game that’s been described as Pokemon with guns, Palworld is coming to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC via Steam. The hotly anticipated Palworld has a January 19 release date, and a 7am GMT UK launch time on Steam. It’s unclear exactly what time it will launch on Xbox, but … Read more
