Minecraft is an institution. It almost feels as ingrained in video game history as any mascot title. Millions of people play it. Billions of YouTube views prove the game has an audience outside of playing it. Yet few know that Minecraft wasn't the original name for this global phenomenon.
Read More
You may not realize it until you see the list in full, but wow; Square Enix has a lot of good games on the Xbox One.
Read More
After five long years of waiting, a brand new Borderlands game has graced us with four new characters.
Read More
The next generation of home consoles is almost here, and Microsoft -- based on what we've seen thus far -- appears to be leading the charge. The company teased its follow-up to the Xbox One, Project Scarlett, pretty heavily at E3 2019. Here's what we know so far.
Read More
Gears 5 arrived on Oct. 5 for some and Oct. 10 for others. It came rather quietly, without the marketing blitz we're used to seeing from other major AAA franchises. But when the smoke cleared, all of that mattered not. Gears 5's launch was, for the Xbox One and Xbox Game Studios, record-breaking.
Read More
Hey, we know the Xbox One didn't exactly blow us away with exclusives this generation. That doesn't change the fact that the Xbox One X is, at this moment in time, the most powerful home console there is, and today, you can have one of your very own for just $300.
Read More
Those tuning in to yesterday's Sea of Thieves stream on Twitch got a little more than they bargained for, as did Rare video producer Jon McFarlane. It's all thanks to a hungry little monkey named Antonio, who perhaps had a bit too much to eat during Rare's broadcast about Smuggler's Run.
Read More
The developers have a lot planned for Marvel's Avengers. If you had your reservations before, you may change your mind once you see how well this title is shaping up, especially with its gameplay and unlockables.
Read More
In Holiday 2020, Microsoft is poised to kick off the next generation in perhaps the strangest position we've ever seen a platform holder in. Project Scarlett will become the new top-tier Xbox, pushing the Xbox One X and Xbox One S further down the ladder. But how much will it cost? Here's our guess.
Read More
Along with all the other news from yesterday's Nintendo Direct stream, we got word that Banjo and Kazooie would be immediately joining the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate roster. This led to a hilarious moment from Smash producer Masahiro Sakurai; one that got the term 'Xbox' trending on Twitter.
Read More
Gears 5 comes out next Tuesday (or tomorrow for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers). But reviews are already live, and thanks to those, we know two things about this newest Gears title: it's pretty good, and it's a tad bit longer than other games in the series.
Read More
Microsoft announced a slew of new titles for its Xbox Game Pass service today, and -- praise be -- the company decided to split the PC and Xbox One announcements up into separate posts. This makes it crystal clear which games are coming to which platforms, and we salute this change. Thank you.
Read More
It feels like a lifetime has passed since we got our first look at Gears 5. But Sept. 10 will be here before we know it. And if you happen to be an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscriber, you'll actually be able to access the game on Friday, Sept. 6. But what are reviewers saying now? Let's find out.
Read More
Batman's legend can be hard to track completely, so we've gone through the Arkham franchise and put together a timeline of the major events in the Caped Crusader's quest for justice. Grab your grapnel gun and your explosive gel, and let's break into the Batman: Arkham saga.
Read More
Hitman: The Full First Season headlines Xbox Games With Gold's free September 2019 lineup. Xbox Live Gold subscribers will also have access to We Were Here, Earth Defense Force 2025, and Tekken Tag Tournament 2.
Read More
Did you know Microsoft still sells Xbox One discs directly? It does, in a tiny store tucked away in a small corner of Microsoft.com. And that weird little store is offering some crazy discounts on physical Xbox One games. Like, the kind of crazy that really doesn't make any sense at all.
Read More
Microsoft is heavily pushing Xbox Game Pass. Microsoft also owns Mixer. What better way to increase Game Pass subscriptions than to pay Mixer streamers for referrals?
Read More
Is your Xbox One listening to you? Well, maybe not so much anymore. But it was, according to contractors at Microsoft who were brought on to review audio recorded by Xbox One consoles, Skype, and more.
Read More
At Gamescom, Microsoft announced seven titles coming to the Xbox Game Pass over the next 10 days. From hack and slash to space exploration, there's a little something for everyone on the way.
Read More
Microsoft's Xcloud service is set to arrive this fall, bringing Xbox One and Xbox 360 titles to smartphones and other mobile devices via streaming. How will you control those games, though? We're starting to get an idea about that, thanks to a recent Microsoft patent filing.
Read More
It seems bizarre that of all the hero tropes Overwatch hasn't done, we're still missing a properly told origin story. And every hero needs one of those.
Read More
Developer Bohemia Interactive has announced a free weekend for Vigor, their upcoming shoot 'n' loot survival game. During the trial period, Xbox One Gold members can sample the timed Xbox exclusive, which is currently in early access, ahead of its full launch later this summer.
Read More
But believe it or not, there is a story to be had in Doom. There's still a huge debate over where exactly certain games fall on the timeline. And so, we have this guide to catch everybody up on what they missed in their relentless search for keycards and chainsaws.
Read More
Gears of War 4 is going free for Xbox Live subscribers as part of Xbox Games with Gold for the month of August, and that game is soon getting a sequel. But the title looks a tad bit different. It's called Gears 5, and if you're wondering where the 'of War' part went, you're not alone.
Read More
Microsoft has announced their August 2019 Games With Gold lineup, which includes four free games for Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers to enjoy.
Read More
Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order is a Marvel fan's dream. It has a roster of 36 of Marvel's most beloved playable characters, and that doesn't count all of the supporting characters, villains, and cameo appearances. With all of the fighting going on, a few things are bound to slip by.
Read More
After a decade-long break, the Marvel: Ultimate Alliance series has returned with Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 3 — The Black Order. Even with its diverse cast of characters, there were some omissions that we couldn't help but notice.
Read More