Peggle Retrospective Review

I recently bought an Xbox Series X, largely because of Xbox Game Pass. Even with the powerful new hardware, I somehow find myself playing the Xbox 360 classic Peggle. First off, let’s talk about the basics. Even though this game is now a classic, it hasn’t been around that long, and a lot of people … Read more

Frontlines: Fuel of War and MX Unleashed are free for Xbox Live Gold members

Microsoft appears to be giving away two additional free games this month as part of Xbox Live Games with Gold. The first freebie is Frontlines: Fuel of War. It’s a first-person shooter that was released on PC and Xbox 360 back in 2008. Here’s a description of the game from the Microsoft Store product page: … Read more

Xbox controllers reportedly lack rechargeable batteries due to a Duracell deal

There’s apparently a good reason why Xbox wireless controllers do not come with rechargeable batteries: a previously unknown deal with Duracell. GamesRadar reports: A representative of Duracell UK has recently hinted that the reason Xbox consoles haven’t made the switch to rechargeable batteries yet is due to “a constant agreement” between Duracell and Microsoft. Microsoft has … Read more

Report: Microsoft tried to buy Nintendo over 20 years ago

Can you imagine Mario, Zelda, and Metroid games all running on the Xbox? It could have happened. According to a new report from Bloomberg, the PC giant looked to the Big N in the late 1990s and early 2000s as a possible acquisition target. The original Xbox launched in November 2001. Here’s more from Eurogamer: … Read more

Xbox Live Games with Gold December 2020 lineup revealed

Microsoft has announced the Xbox Live Games with Gold lineup for December 2020. As usual, there are four games this coming month, including Bleed 2 and Saints Row: Gat out of Hell. Here is the full lineup, including the dates for each game: Xbox One & Xbox Series X|S The Raven Remastered (December 1 to 31) … Read more

Xbox Live Games with Gold November 2020 lineup revealed

Microsoft has announced the Xbox Live Games with Gold lineup for November 2020. As usual, there are four games this coming month, including Aragami and Full Spectrum Warrior. Here is the full lineup, including the dates for each game: Xbox One & Xbox Series X|S Aragami: Shadow Edition (November 1 to 30) Swimsanity (November 16 to December … Read more

Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered coming to PC, PS4, Xbox One

After weeks of rumors, Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered is finally confirmed. According to Electronic Arts, the game features “enhanced visuals” and cross-platform asynchronous multiplayer competition via Autolog. The remastered game includes all of the main DLC that delivers an extra six hours of gameplay and more than 30 challenges. Here are some more … Read more

Xbox Live Games with Gold October 2020 lineup revealed

Microsoft has announced the Xbox Live Games with Gold lineup for October 2020. As usual, there are four games this coming month, including Costume Quest and Maid of Sker. Here is the full lineup, including the dates for each game: Xbox One Slayaway Camp: Butcher’s Cut (October 1 – 30) Maid of Sker (October 16 – … Read more

The Museum of Art and Digital Entertainment closes Oakland location

The Museum of Art and Digital Entertainment – also known as The MADE – has closed its doors at its current location in Oakland, California. The closure is temporary as the museum looks for a new location. The nonprofit that runs The MADE posted a statement explaining the situation on Facebook: Back in March, we … Read more

Xbox Live Games with Gold September 2020 lineup revealed

Microsoft has announced the Xbox Live Games with Gold lineup for September 2020. As usual, there are four games this coming month, including Tom Clancy’s The Division and De Blob 2. Here is the full lineup, including the dates for each game: Xbox One Tom Clancy’s The Division (September 1 – 30) The Book of Unwritten … Read more

Over 2,000 indie games have shipped on ID@Xbox, generating $1.5B for devs

Microsoft announced on Friday that its ID@Xbox program (ID stands for independent developer) has seen over 2,000 indie games released since its inception. In addition, Microsoft has paid out more than $1.5 billion to indie developers. The 2,000 indie game milestone was reached last week with the launch of the multiplayer underwater shooter Swimsanity. ID@Xbox allows … Read more

Itching for a good story? Try these narrative-driven games

Games have enormous untapped potential to tell new and compelling stories through interactivity. You won’t be stuck in a long, drawn-out cutscene in these narrative-driven games. These stories are told through player interaction. All of these games are under $20. And while some of them may be short, each one of them is a masterpiece … Read more

Halo 3 lands on PC next week

More than a decade after its release on Xbox 360, Halo 3 is finally making its way to PC. The first-person shooter arrives on PC as part of an updated Halo: The Master Chief Collection. The announcement was made via the official Halo Twitter account. Halo: The Master Chief Collection is a remastered collection of … Read more

Xbox Live Games with Gold July 2020 lineup revealed

Microsoft has announced the Xbox Live Games with Gold lineup for July 2020. As usual, there are four games this coming month, including WRC 8 and Saints Row 2. Here is the full lineup, including the dates for each game: Xbox One WRC 8 FIA World Rally Championship (July 1 – 31) Dunk Lords (July 16 … Read more

Injustice: Gods Among Us Ultimate Edition is free on PC, PS4, Xbox One

Gamers can grab a free copy of Injustice: Gods Among Us Ultimate Edition on PC, PS4, and Xbox 360 / One until June 25. Once you claim it, it’s yours to keep. The Ultimate Edition includes all of the game’s DLC. You can get it for free through PC via Steam and the PlayStation Store … Read more

Backward compatibility versus Smart Delivery: What’s the difference?

One of the best features of Xbox Series X is both its backward compatibility and the new Smart Delivery system. The two words are not interchangeable, though. They are similar in that they let you play games across generations, but they are distinct. Backward compatibility refers to the ability to play games from older hardware … Read more

Hitman Absolution is free on GOG

The stealth-action game Hitman: Absolution is free for a limited time on GOG. It coincides with that site’s Summer Sale. The game was first released back in 2012 on PC, PS3, and Xbox 360. It’s the fifth entry in the Hitman series. Critics gave the PC version mostly positive reviews. It averages a 79 out … Read more