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PSA: Battlefield Hardline Is Super Cheap Right Now Ahead Of Its Delisting On Xbox
EA announced that Battlefield Hardline will be delisted from the Xbox Store and its multiplayer servers will be shut down later this month. The standard edition is currently priced at $0.99, with the discount lasting until May 13 and the game disappearing from digital shelves on May 22. An ultimate edition is available for $1.99, but its DLC becomes moot once online services end on June 22. The title’s single‑player campaign, created by Visceral Games, remains a notable draw.
'One Of My Favourite Games Of 2026' - InKonbini Arrives On Xbox To Excellent Reviews
InKONBINI: One Store. Many Stories debuted on Xbox Game Pass today, offering a cozy, 1990s‑Japan‑inspired convenience‑store simulation. Early critics on Metacritic have awarded it 8‑9 out of 10, praising its heartfelt storytelling and relaxing gameplay despite minor text errors. The...
Wasteland Remastered Dev Promises To Reward Xbox Fans For 'Error' That Made It Free
In early April Xbox mistakenly listed Wasteland Remastered as a free title, prompting many players to claim a copy that was actually broken and unplayable. InXile Entertainment confirmed the error and announced it will remove the faulty version from affected...
Steam Controller Vs. Xbox Controller: What The Critics Are Saying So Far
Valve’s new Steam Controller launches on May 4 at $99, positioning itself as a premium PC‑only gamepad. Reviewers highlight its ergonomic shape and touch‑pad features, calling it the most comfortable controller they’ve held. However, critics note a steep acclimation period and...
Xbox Sends Out $5 Call Of Duty 'Campaign' Bonus, But It's Not What It Seems
Xbox recently mailed $5 Microsoft gift cards to players who engaged with a Black Ops 7 promotion, but the wording sparked confusion. The bonus isn’t tied to the game’s single‑player story; it rewards the purchase of the BlackCell battle‑pass, a premium...
Trepang2 Is Now Live On Game Pass, Here's How It Looks On Xbox Series X|S
Trepang2, a single‑player FPS with supernatural combat, has launched on Xbox Game Pass for Ultimate, Premium and PC subscribers. The game runs at a solid 60 FPS on both Xbox Series X and Series S, as demonstrated by Fuzion Xbox Testing footage. It...
Xbox Continues To 'Actively Investigate' Issue With Backwards Compatible 360 Titles
Microsoft confirmed it is actively investigating a widespread problem affecting Xbox 360 games played on Xbox Series X. Players encounter an error that blocks sign‑in to Xbox Live, rendering many backward‑compatible titles unplayable. The issue surfaced in late April, sparked a Reddit thread...
Feature: All New Games Coming To Xbox In May 2026
Microsoft’s Xbox lineup for May 2026 features more than 50 titles, ranging from blockbuster franchises like Forza Horizon 6 and a remastered Darksiders edition to a diverse slate of indie releases such as Mixtape and Outbound. Several games—including Final Fantasy V, Echo Generation 2...
Guide: Xbox Game Pass: All Games Coming Soon In May 2026
Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass lineup expands in May 2026 with nine new titles across its Ultimate, Premium, and PC tiers. The slate includes legacy releases like Final Fantasy V, new entries such as Forza Horizon 6, and highly anticipated sequels like Subnautica 2....
Asha Sharma Says Xbox Is Investing To Make Series X|S Consoles A 'First-Class Experience Again'
Xbox senior leaders Asha Sharma and Matt Booty announced a renewed investment in the ninth‑generation consoles, Series X and Series S, to restore a "first‑class" experience. A dedicated team is enhancing performance, reliability, and the Xbox OS, with bi‑weekly firmware updates planned...
If You Like Metal Slug, Xbox Is Having A Massive Sale On Nine Of Its Games Right Now
Xbox is running a limited‑time promotion that slashes the price of nine Metal Slug games by up to 80%. The ACA NEOGEO ports now cost $3.99 each (originally about £3.19, ≈ $4.10), while the Xbox 360 backward‑compatible titles are $1.99 and $2.99, an 80%...
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Gets New Conversion Rates Following Price Decrease
Microsoft announced a price cut for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and introduced new conversion ratios for prepaid tiers. The updated rates give 45% of Essential, 60% of PC Pass, 65% of Premium, 50% of Console, and 25% of EA Play...
Roundup: Here's What The Reviews Are Saying About Tides Of Tomorrow
Tides of Tomorrow, DigixArt’s new narrative adventure, launches on Xbox today with a price of $29.99. The game introduces an “Online Story‑Link” system that weaves previous players’ decisions into each new playthrough, creating a shared, evolving storyline. Early reviews are...
Xbox PC Project Might Have Solved How To Fix Hundreds Of 'Broken' Windows Games
A community‑driven GitHub project has built a bridge that converts legacy XBL2.0 authentication tokens into the modern XBL3.0 format for Xbox PC games. The fix restores online services—such as achievements, leaderboards, and friend lists—for titles originally released on the Windows 8...
Fable Creator Says His New Game Is 'Most Significant Event' In His Entire 40-Year Career
Peter Molyneux, the veteran behind Fable and Black & White, is releasing his new title Masters of Albion on PC on April 22, entering early access for at least a year. He describes the game as a bold reimagining of...