Tag Archives: Series X

PUBG: Battlegrounds remains one of the most popular battle royale shooters currently, especially in the wake of its free-to-play release. That being said, until now, the game offered no upgrades for PS5 and Series X|S users. Launching tomorrow, the ‘next-gen’ update brings many improvements across the board – though much …

Released in mid-2021, Biomutant is an action RPG developed by Experiment 101 and published by THQ Nordic. The game suffered from a lengthy development and so despite it releasing after the launch of the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, it only offered previous-gen versions. Now, finally, more than one year …

What Remains of Edith Finch is an award-winning narrative focused ‘walking simulator’ which took many by surprise upon its initial release in 2017. Since then, the game has been ported to all manner of systems, from the Switch to even iOS. Thanks to the Taiwanese ratings board, we now know that …

Microsoft held its quarterly earnings report earlier this week and it seems that the Xbox team has been doing extremely well. For the second quarter in a row, the Xbox Series X/S consoles have managed to outsell the PS5. Speaking during the call, Microsoft CEO, Satya Nadella, reported that the …

The Need For Speed franchise may not be at the peak of its popularity, but the racing game series still functions as one of the most important in the genre. After the less-than-stellar reception to 2019’s Need For Speed Heat, the next game in the NFS franchise will reportedly be …

Sony and Microsoft took very different approaches to this console generation. While Sony opted to build one powerful console, Microsoft opted to build the Xbox Series X and then use a cut-down version of the chip to release a cheaper Xbox Series S. That strategy is seemingly paying off at …

Xbox has spent many years refining its Dashboard software, now offering a consistent experience across its console generations. Despite this, the console manufacturer is constantly improving features while adding new ones in. For the month of March, Xbox owners can look forward to a number of useful quality of life …

Prior to the launch of Dying Light 2 it was announced that the first game would receive a free update to take advantage of the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. With Dying Light 2 finally out, the team at Techland have pushed out the next-gen version of the first game …

With Sony and Nintendo both hailing from Japan, there has been little space in the market for Microsoft’s Xbox system. Historically, Xbox has performed very poorly in the nation, however, a new report has revealed that both the Xbox Series X and S have individually outsold the Xbox One in …

Following weeks of rumours and leaks, CD Projekt Red has announced that it will be hosting a live stream later today at 3pm. If you cannot wait that long, a small but significant new announcement has leaked with positive connotations. Ahead of CDPR’s stream later today, Reddit user ‘Blarzek’ stumbled …

Chernobylite is an interesting first-person survival thriller developed by The Farm51. We reviewed the game back during its initial console release in September 2021. Now, finally, the game’s next-gen release date has been revealed. Making the announcement on their blog, the Chernobylite publishers ‘All in! Games' said “The highly anticipated …

While backwards compatibility has ensured a smooth transition between console generations, with PS5 and Xbox Series X|S being able to play many older titles with new-gen improvements, nothing can replace a bespoke version crafted for these new systems. In the case of Apex Legends, it’s looking as though those with …

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chernobyl is the much anticipated and long-awaited sequel to the first person shooter franchise, set to release as an Xbox series X|S console exclusive this April. Unfortunately the game has seen a major delay pushing it back to the end of 2022. In a post on …

Gaming is bigger than it's ever been, both in terms of mindshare as well as profits. Whether in consequence, or due in part to, Microsoft is feeling the positive effects of the current gaming boom, with Phil Spencer revealing that the Series X|S is the fastest selling Xbox console family …

One of the biggest features advertised with the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S is the fact that they are able to take advantage of hardware accelerated ray-tracing, offering highly realistic shadows, lighting and reflections. Not every game has taken advantage of this feature, however Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy …

One of the best perks to owning a new Xbox Series X or PS5 is the fact that developers have been returning to their back catalogue of games and adding next-gen support for many titles – namely in the form of free 60fps patches. Such is the case with 2017’s …

There is no denying that the highly popular Halo franchise has struggled with securing the lighting-in-a-bottle success that the series enjoyed from the first game in 2001 all the way to 2010’s Halo: Reach. With Halo Infinite however, 343i have finally created a Halo game almost as good as some …

With each new set of consoles, game file sizes have gotten larger and larger. This has remained true for every single generation. It seems that for Xbox at least, this will continue into the Series X|S as the upcoming Stalker 2: Heart of Chernobyl looks to take up 180GB on …

For every successful sub-genre, there is a free-to-play alternative. Dauntless is a free-to-play co-op action RPG which shares many similarities to Capcom’s Monster Hunter franchise. Launched back in 2019, the game is now being updated to take advantage of the latest and greatest consoles: namely the PlayStation 5 and Xbox …

During the recent 20th anniversary celebration of the Xbox brand, Microsoft announced that a number of games would be added to its backwards compatibility list, as well as its FPS Boost list. At the time, it was confirmed that no more games would be added to the backwards compatibility program. …

Xbox’s Game Pass subscription service offers hundreds of games, both old and new. Microsoft isn’t afraid to splash the cash either in order to obtain major 3rd party titles. It seems this may be the case with the latest entry in the Mortal Kombat franchise, as MK11 has been teased …

Skyrim: Anniversary Edition is the latest re-release of the award-winning 2011 open world RPG from Bethesda Game Studios. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the game will feature new content – but at an added price. Current owners will have to pay not an insignificant amount in order to upgrade. Ahead of …

Little Nightmares is one of the most exciting new horror game IPs of recent memory, with the first game launching back in 2017 – and a sequel coming out earlier this year. Just as was seen with Little Nightmares II, it seems the first game will be getting a native …

On a monthly basis, Microsoft updates the Xbox Series X|S software with new features, improvements and optimisations. Following an early inclusion as part of the Microsoft Xbox Insider Program, Series X console owners were able to quadruple the resolution of the dashboard from 1080p to 4K. Now, this update is …

One of the most impressive aspects of both the PS5 and Xbox Series X are their SSDs which allow for extremely fast loading speeds, and bigger and more seamless open worlds – to name a few. This does not come cheap however – especially for the Xbox consoles. It has …

While those who purchased Cyberpunk 2077 at launch are still waiting for the next-gen version of the game to be released, it seems CD Projekt Red have instead been improving the already great Witcher 3. Previously announced to be coming this year, the next-gen patch for The Witcher 3: Wild …

When the Xbox Series X was first announced, many fans noted how the console’s rectangular and vertical nature made it look similar to a conventional kitchen fridge. In the wake of these comparisons, Microsoft has now announced that you can soon buy an official (and working) Xbox Series X mini …

While HDR standards are still rather inconsistent across various media industries, it is widely accepted that Dolby vision is the best. Though previously only available for films and TV shows, the HDR standard is now coming to video games – but only on Xbox. Previously claimed to be arriving in …

Microsoft is continuing to add new titles to its Xbox Game Pass subscription service. While the second half of September won’t see any major titles added, there is plenty coming to the service, offering a little something for everyone. The full list of titles coming to Game Pass during the …

Little Nightmares II is a horror platformer which offers a unique and often harrowing aesthetic, seeing you play as “Mono, a young boy trapped in a world that has been distorted by the humming transmission of a distant tower”. In a surprise announcement, it was revealed that the game is …