Scarlet Nexus demo out now on consoles

The demo of Bandai Namco’s action RPG Scarlet Nexus is now available on PS4 and PS5. The free Xbox trial was published a week ago. Scarlet Nexus‘ demo enables us to take control of one of the two protagonists: Yuito Sumeragi or Kasane Randall. Engage in combat with psychokinesis capabilities, affect the environment, and join … Read more

Microsoft Store experiencing issues with Xbox 360 game purchases

Gamers who try to buy Xbox 360 games through their web browser are unable to complete their purchases. The issue appears to only affect the Microsoft Store via web browsers on computers and smartphones. Users apparently can still purchase the games directly on an Xbox console. “We understand users may be unable to purchase Xbox … Read more

SnowRunner announced for Steam and Microsoft Store

SnowRunner is coming to Steam and the Microsoft Store for PC on May 18. The Steam and Microsoft Store version provides the complete SnowRunner experience. It includes the base game, four seasons of unique content, and every DLC pack since launch. According to Focus Home Interactive: SnowRunner puts you in the driver’s seat of powerful vehicles as you conquer extreme open-world environments … Read more

Midnight Club: Los Angeles is back on the Microsoft Store for Xbox consoles

After Rockstar removed the game from digital stores in 2018, Midnight Club: Los Angeles is once again available for Xbox. The news comes as a surprise as Rockstar hasn’t signaled its re-release. For all those fans of the saga or new players who never gave Rockstar racing games a chance, it’s the perfect time to … Read more

Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition adds United States as civilization

Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition received its first major update last week along with a DLC pack that introduces the United States as a new civilization.  In Age of Empires III, the United States is a highly diverse civilization with a wide range of tools to choose and create individual strategies, ensuring that no match … Read more

The Elder Scrolls Online is getting optimized for Xbox Series X and S

Bethesda is optimizing The Elder Scrolls Online for Microsoft’s Xbox Series X and S consoles, the company announced today. Bethesda says that they hope to “utilize the native power of the consoles to dramatically boost the game’s fidelity and performance.” Plus, this major overhaul to the game’s graphics and performance is free for all players … Read more

The Skylia Prophecy Preview: A pixel-art Metroidvania coming to consoles

Pixel-art games are all over the place now. From roguelike to Metroidvania, these games are gaining more ground in the video game industry. The Skylia Prophecy is just the latest example. The Skylia Prophecy is a story-driven side-scrolling ARPG that is set in a medieval fantasy world. This game has more than a dozen locations and … Read more

Microsoft introduces two new Xbox wireless controller options: Electric Volt and Daystrike Camo Special Edition

Xbox gamers will soon have two new wireless controller design options to choose from: Electric Volt and Daystrike Camo Special Edition. The Electric Volt is a sort of lime green color on the front and white on the back. Microsoft says that it draws inspiration from “the energy and vibrance often found in athletic apparel and sneaker … Read more

Ghostrunner demo out now on Xbox One and Xbox Series X

A demo for the cyberpunk action game Ghostrunner is now available on Xbox One and Xbox Series X. Here are more details on the demo from Stephen Takowsky, Ghostrunner‘s Community Manager at 505 Games: Try the first two levels of one of the best action games of 2020, but are you ready for the challenge? The Ghostrunner demo comes packed … Read more

Minecraft Dungeons: Flames of the Nether DLC launches alongside free update

Minecraft Dungeons is out with its latest paid DLC: Flames of the Nether. Plus, Mojang announced that a new free update is out now. First off, let’s start with the latest Minecraft Dungeons DLC. Flames of the Nether is out now on Nintendo Switch, PC, PS4, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X. It’s available as … Read more

Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition Lords of the West expansion launches today

Microsoft announced today that the Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition expansion Lords of the West is out now on PC. The expansion features two all-new civilizations with their own unique units and technologies. The new civilizations are the Burgundians and the Sicilians, which you can read about on the official Age of Empires website. Meanwhile, the game also comes with … Read more

Little Nightmares II demo now available on Xbox One and Series X

A demo for the upcoming action-adventure Little Nightmares II is out now on Xbox One and Xbox Series X. According to Xbox Wire: Play as Mono and explore the Wilderness outside of the Pale City, where you can just begin to see the effects of the Transmission warping the world around him. He’ll have a … Read more

Microsoft Store refunds Cyberpunk 2077 on Xbox

Microsoft confirmed today that they are refunding users for digital copies of Cyberpunk 2077 on Xbox. The move comes one day after Sony announced that it was removing the game from the PlayStation Store and automatically refunding customers. However, unlike Sony, Microsoft does not appear to be de-listing the game from the Microsoft Store. The … Read more

Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition Lords of the West expansion coming in January

Microsoft announced today that the Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition expansion Lords of the West is coming to PC on January 26, 2021. The expansion features two all-new civilizations with their own unique units and technologies. The civilizations are the Burgundians and the Sicilians. You can read more about the new civilizations on the … Read more

Minecraft now supports ray-tracing on PC

Even with its simple design, Minecraft still looks beautiful. And now it will look even better thanks to ray-tracing support on PC. Mojang announced today that Minecraft for Windows 10 now supports ray-tracing. According to the game’s official blog: Players will now be able to experience Minecraft in a new light (sorry) with brightened blocks, … Read more

Football Manager 2021 launches on Xbox Series X|S

Football Manager 2021 is now available for purchase on Xbox Series X and S. Football Manager 2021 Xbox Edition “brings the drama and detail of the world’s most popular football management simulation to Xbox and is optimized for Xbox Series X|S,” Sega says. The sports management simulation lets you take control of your own soccer … Read more

Far Cry 6 release date leaks on Microsoft Store

It looks like the Microsoft Store has another accidental leak. This time it’s for Far Cry 6. While Ubisoft has already announced Far Cry 6, they did not reveal a release date. However, according to the game’s Microsoft Store product page, it is coming out on May 25, 2021. It’s not definitive proof, but it’s … Read more

Microsoft Store taking Xbox Series S orders, but they won’t arrive until December

Didn’t snag an Xbox Series X or S on launch day? Microsoft Store has you covered, at least for the Series S. The Microsoft Store is taking orders for Xbox Series S. This is the smaller, all-digital model of Microsoft’s next-gen console. The system is “designed to play games at 1440p at 60 frames per … Read more