Xbox Series X News

Starting back in February the Xbox gods began blessing us with FPS boost which allowed for nearly doubling the frame rate in some older games breathing new life into them and giving us yet another great benefit of owning a next-gen Xbox. Higher, steadier framerates make games visually smoother, resulting in more immersive gameplay. Microsoft partnered closely with developers to enhance the experience while maintaining the game’s original intent. And while not applicable to all games, these new techniques can…

If you enjoy relaxing city building titles, you were probably a little disappointed when The Colonists launched on PC but was not available for Xbox or PlayStation. That is all about t change soon, as the Colonists will be launching on console this May! What can you expect to see in this rerelease on console? Let's take a look! 

The latest pirate action RPG is about to grace PC and home consoles, but the folks at 3D Clouds decided that perhaps a demo was in the best interest of the people. As someone on the fence about this title from day one - as we have been promised amazing pirate adventures before that have not always panned out - I'm really looking forward to checking out the demo ahead of the May 25th release date!

Biomutant was announced quite some time ago, we are getting nearer and nearer to the release date. From the first time I saw it I was definitely intrigued by the mechanics behind the game, and the adorable…and ultra-violent creatures you could create. I often got a Rocket Racoon meets kung fu vibes from it and it’s been on my radar ever since. THQ Nordic has blessed us all with a closer look at the world of Biomutant which looks very…

Today, Microsoft announced that 13 Electronic Arts titles, all available to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members via EA Play, are receiving updates to enable FPS Boost on Xbox Series X|S with support up to 120hz. These new FPS Boost games include:

LOS ANGELES (Apr. 23, 2021) – SQUARE ENIX® today announced that NieR Replicant™ver.1.22474487139..., the re-telling of NieR Replicant for modern consoles, is now available on the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and Xbox One family of devices including Xbox One X, and PC (Steam®). The enhanced experience has been lauded by critics, with Destructoid calling it “hauntingly beautiful,” and GAMINGbible saying it’s an “ambitious, fascinating game.”

If you haven't read our various Immortals: Fenyx Rising reviews, you should. We have written a ton about this game on the site, from Mat Growcott's next generation review, Kevin Austin's look at the game on Nintendo Switch, and more! But what Ubisoft has done better than most is support their title with fantastic and varied DLC, and this is highlighted by their latest release, The Lost Gods.

Tales of ARISE will arrive September 10, 2021 for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via STEAM. Tales of ARISE marks the latest entry in the Tales of brand, which has spanned over 25 years, and the next evolution for the JRPG franchise. Players who purchase Tales of ARISE for PlayStation 4 will be eligible for a free upgrade to the PlayStation 5 version*. Tales of ARISE for Xbox players will come in a Cross-Generational Double Pack. More details about the upgrade process will be available soon.

If you've been paying attention to the website, my twitter account, or even my YouTube channel, you know I've been playing a lot of farming simulation titles like Story of Seasons, Harvest Moon, and Stardew Valley! Now I can actually play these games and do some good on April 22nd, on Earth Day.

Barcelona, Spain - Tuesday 20th April 2021 - Having kick-started its movement to both refresh and honour the survival-horror genre with Song of Horror on PC, Raiser Games and Protocol Games are utterly spooked to announce that the game will come to both PlayStation and Xbox consoles as one single release on 28th May 2021.