Microsoft appears to be in a strong position with the Xbox Series X release coming up this Holiday. As part of the company’s latest earnings report for the quarter ended March 31, Microsoft disclosed a number of key statistics about how the Xbox brand is performing. Microsoft no longer reports Xbox console sales, but the […]
Xbox Games with Gold for May offers Warhammer action RPG, Overlord 2
Xbox Live Gold subscribers and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members will get four free games in May as part of the Xbox Games with Gold program. Next month’s games will roll out on May 1 with racing game V-Rally 4 for Xbox One and retro soccer sim Sensible World of Soccer for Xbox 360 and […]
Xbox Series X: Next-Gen Specs, Release Date, Controller, And Everything Else We Know
Microsoft has been drip-feeding information about its next-gen console, Xbox Series X, ever since it was first revealed at The Game Awards 2019–we’ve heard details about how Xbox Series X will handle backwards compatibility, for example, as well as what the console’s specs will be. Looking a lot like a PC tower, the Xbox Series […]
The Long Dark is coming soon to Xbox Game Pass on consoles
A new slate of games is coming soon to Xbox Game Pass on in April. This month’s Xbox One games mostly come from smaller studios, and include a few titles that you’ll be able to play on their release day. The first game coming to Game Pass later this month will be The Long Dark, […]
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Deal: Get 6 Months For $40
Already one of the best services in gaming, Xbox Game Pass seems even more appealing at a time when people are staying home as much as possible. The subscription service grants access to hundreds of Xbox One games, and right now Newegg is discounting three-month subscriptions to $40 and giving away an additional three-mode code […]
Microsoft Experimenting With Digital-Only Events Through "Remainder Of 2020"
Update: In a statement to Eurogamer, Microsoft has acknowledged it is “adjusting our event calendar and strategy. For the remainder of 2020 we are embracing the opportunity to experiment with new platforms to provide our partners, customers and developers the highest quality, digital-first experiences.” Appearances at trade shows may be decided on a case-by-case basis. […]
Former Xbox Director Weighs In On Xbox Series X's AA Batteries Debate
Former Xbox console marketing director Albert Penello has shared his thoughts on the hot topic of AA batteries versus internal recharegable cells for controllers. His comments came in the wake of the news that the Xbox Series X will continue to use AA batteries. Writing on Twitter, Penello–who now works at Amazon–said the tradeoff between […]
Xbox Games with Gold for April offers Project CARS 2, Fable Anniversary
Xbox Live Gold subscribers and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members will get four free games in April as part of the Xbox Games with Gold program. Next month’s games will roll out on April 1 with Project CARS 2 for Xbox One and Fable Anniversary for Xbox 360 and Xbox One. Coming later are Knights […]
Xbox Live, Game Pass Seeing "Record Numbers" Amid COVID-19 Crisis
As more and more people stay home, either voluntarily or by government order due to the COVID-19 crisis, the Xbox Live gaming network is surging in popularity. Microsoft said in a post that Xbox Live, Xbox Game Pass, and Mixer are seeing “record numbers” as people spend more time playing games while adhering to social-distancing […]
The Best Xbox One Games Of All Time (March 2020)
Excitement is ramping up for the next generation of Xbox. Microsoft’s upcoming Xbox Series X is scheduled to launch sometime later this year, after all. While that should come as no surprise, it’s crazy to think that Xbox One actually launched in 2013. Time certainly has a way of flying, and with each year, there […]