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THE PRICE OF GAME | Xbox's troubles started way before the latest Activision Blizzard setback

This generation has been incredible for Xbox Game Pass, but the wider Xbox ecosystem is struggling. Can Microsoft get back on track?

April 28, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

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REWIND AND REJOICE | Time-bending action is back: Quantum Break returns to Steam and Xbox Game Pass

Pulled briefly earlier this month.

April 27, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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APRIL INTO MAY | The Last Case of Benedict Fox, BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle, Redfall, others coming to Game Pass

More games for your buck.

April 18, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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ENCORE | Hi Fi Rush struck a chord with its Game Pass stealth drop – here’s how Tango Gameworks made music matter

Director John Johanas speak to us about the origin of the idea, the gruelling task of using licensed music , and Game Pass.

April 17, 2023 Connor Makar

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HARD SELL | No, Ubisoft Plus isn't included with Game Pass – so is it worth the outlay?

Ubisoft Plus offers complete editions of Ubisoft’s Xbox games, but the price in comparison to Game Pass is eye-watering.

April 14, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

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BUILD SURVIVE FIGHT | Open World, sci-fi sandbox heads to Xbox Game Pass in May ahead of Starfield

Looks nothing like Starfield, but might still scratch an itch.

April 13, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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FANTASTICAL | Ravenlock is a action fantasy adventure launching on Game Pass May 4

Face danger head on when the game launches on Xbox, PC, and the Epic Game Store.

April 12, 2023 Connor Makar

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MOBA FOR DUMMIES | Minecraft Legends could be you and your kids’ next Game Pass favourite

The Easter holidays may have only just come to a close, but ahead of the summer – and those long, school-less weeks – you should remember Minecraft Legends.

April 12, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

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MR WORLDWIDE | PC Game Pass has just launched in 40 new countries

Those in Egypt, Moroco, Ukraine and more can access limited-time rewards if they join up soon.

April 12, 2023 Connor Makar

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OTHERWORLDLY | Ghostwire: Tokyo is now available on Xbox, alongside new Spider’s Thread update

New areas to explore, side missions to complete, and more.

April 12, 2023 Kelsey Raynor

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CYCLE PATH | 2021's best indie is now an Xbox Game Pass must-play

Over and over and over and over – like a hero with a miniature sickle. The joy of repetition really is in you.

April 11, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

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A NEW ROUND OF GAMES | Minecraft Legends, Loop Hero, Iron Brigade, more coming to Xbox Game Pass

New titles to dive into.

April 4, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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CASH HAEMO ROYALE | Vampire Survivors absolutely deserved to win Best Game at the BAFTAs

It achieves more with a handful of sprites and some clever psychology than most AAAs do with infinite budgets.

March 31, 2023 Jim Trinca

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REWIND | Pokemon-like Cassette Beasts is dropping day one on Game Pass April 26

launching on PC first, the game will later release on Xbox and Switch in Spring.

March 30, 2023 Connor Makar

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PERSONA NON GRATA | Xbox has an embarrassing Square Enix problem

And it's not just that one publisher, either – there's still a big issue Xbox needs to address, Activision Blizzard takeover or not.

March 30, 2023 Alex Donaldson

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ID BUY THAT FOR A... | Microsoft scraps the $1 intro Game Pass subscription and looks at "different marketing promotions"

A once-great way of getting into Game Pass Ultimate is gone. But maybe it'll be replaced with something better?

March 27, 2023 Connor Makar

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BAD CHOICE EDITION | The Outer Worlds: Spacer’s Choice Edition is, for now, an expensive downgrade

Questionable visual changes and abysmal performance mean this remaster should head back to spacedock for a refit.

March 27, 2023 Jim Trinca

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LORE AND ORDER | What makes Redfall different to other Arkane games? It’s all comes down to trust

Conversations with friends? No, this isn’t a Sally Rooney novel, but an intriguing mechanic in Arkane’s latest sci-fi romp.

March 22, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

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XBOX-SANGUINATION | Stalker, Far Cry 2, and, well, Arkane: Redfall proudly wears its most obvious influences on its bloody sleeve

The trailers don’t do it justice: Redfall looks great, feels great, and promises something great – if Arkane can overcome an age-old problem.

March 22, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

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LONG TIME COMIN’ | One of 2023's best games is already being forgotten – even though it’s on Game Pass

There’s a good side and a bad side to having some of the best games come to Game Pass on Day One…

March 21, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

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BASEBALL AND GUITARS | MLB the Show 23 and Infinite Guitars coming soon to Game Pass

Three additional games close out the month

March 21, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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GODS MADE BY SCIENCE | Redfall story trailer explains how the town became overrun with vampires

Never trust rogue scientists backed by an evil corporation.

March 16, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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ALL GOOD THINGS, ETC | These eight games will be leaving Xbox Game Pass tomorrow

Download them while you can.

March 14, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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JANE'S AFFLICTION | One of the greatest, grizzliest roguelikes is on Game Pass, and you need to play it now

Darkest Dungeon is punishing, grim, and upsetting – yet still somehow one of the most compulsively playable games on Game Pass.

March 13, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

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ALIEN MAGIC | Starfield’s latest tease shows that Bethesda is embracing its fantasy roots

On the one hand, their space bound epic depicts a realistic sci-fi future. On the other, it’s got a big swirly thing in it.

March 9, 2023 Jim Trinca

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ALL FLAGS FLYING | Elden Ring’s open world made it more accessible to new players, so how does Wo Long do the same without one?

One very clever design decision in Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty may not get the love it deserves, but its effects are transformative in making the game more accessible to new players.

March 8, 2023 Sherif Saed

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THE REAL WO LONG | Wo Long builds explained: How to craft great character builds

Wo Long is actually one of the most accessible action RPGs when it comes to build crafting and experimentation, but it's not always explained well.

March 6, 2023 Sherif Saed

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WO LONG LIST | Wo Long tips for beginners and veterans | 16 of our best tricks you need to know

Players new to Souls-likes will be tempted to check out Wo Long. But you don't have to feel lost, because our host of crucial tips has you covered.

March 3, 2023 Sherif Saed

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STAMINA IS QI | Wo Long Spirit Gauge and Qi explained: Why you keep getting staggered

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty’s most unique systems are also its most complicated, so let’s break them down, staring with Spirit, and Qi.

March 3, 2023 Sherif Saed

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HIGH MORALE | Wo Long Morale and Fortitude explained: Why Battle and Marking Flags are important

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty’s most unique systems are also its most complicated. It is now time to break down the Morale, and Fortitude mechanics.

March 3, 2023 Sherif Saed

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FANTASY PREDICTION | With Baldur’s Gate 3 heading to PS5, could it be a bigger deal than Starfield?

Larian’s most high-profile project to date could be its Witcher 3 moment.

March 2, 2023 Jim Trinca

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WO LONG GANG | Wo Long release times, pre-load, download size and everything else you need to know

Strap in and get ready to play Team Ninja's latest action RPG, Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty.

March 1, 2023 Sherif Saed

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NOT WO LONG NOW | Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty final demo out now on everything

You have one more chance to play Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty ahead of its launch next week.

Feb. 24, 2023 Sherif Saed

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BITE BACK | Redfall trailer shows a sunny island town plunged into darkness and overrun with vampires

One thing about living in Redfall I never could stomach: all the damn vampires.

Feb. 21, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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COMING SOON | Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, Soul Hackers 2, F1 22, and Merge & Blade coming to Xbox Game Pass

Just around the corner.

Feb. 21, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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CRUEL MARKET | VG247's The Best Games Ever Podcast – Ep.39: The best game that completely flopped

Being the best is no guarantee of success. Just ask my bank manager.

Feb. 17, 2023 Jim Trinca

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ORDER IN THE CORTANA | Are we witnessing the death of the Halo franchise?

343 Industries is doing a lot of soul-searching after Halo Infinite's uneasy launch. What needs to happen to ensure the future of this Xbox icon?

Feb. 15, 2023 Kanishka Thakur

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Zel-don’t to Zel-do | I'd have forever hated this Xbox Game Pass gem if it wasn't for this one menu option

When at first you don’t succeed, just cheat.

Feb. 10, 2023 Tom Orry

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PIVOT | VG247's The Best Games Ever Podcast – Ep.38: The best game you'd never believe was from that developer

Sometimes a game developer just goes off-piste, and the results are wonderful.

Feb. 10, 2023 Jim Trinca

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LICENCE TO ILL | Goldeneye on Xbox Game Pass is a bitter disappointment

Compared to the abandoned 360 remaster, this re-release is a painful reminder of what could have been.

Feb. 8, 2023 Jim Trinca

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FEBRUARY SORTED | Madden NFL 23, Atomic Heart, Mount & Blade 2: Bannerlord, and more coming to Xbox Game Pass

More games coming to cloud, console, and PC.

Feb. 8, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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EVERFORWARD | Everspace 2 gets April release date, but won’t launch on Xbox One or PS4

Those of us who patiently await the complete build of Everspace 2 have good news to celebrate, and some bad news.

Feb. 6, 2023 Sherif Saed

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FRIENDS LIKE THESE | VG247's The Best Games Ever Podcast – Ep.37: The best game with followers you would never hang out with IRL

NPCs are annoying, needy, and dumb. But unlike your kids, you don't need to like them.

Feb. 3, 2023 Jim Trinca

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BETTER HURRY | These six games will soon be leaving Xbox Game Pass

Get 'em while they're hot.

Feb. 2, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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I R WINNER | Age of Empires 2 on Xbox: How AI helpers are giving the console real-time strategy genre a new lease of life

Making an RTS work on console is no mean feat, but World's Edge has come up with some advanced tools that make the console experience as enjoyable as the PC one.

Feb. 1, 2023 Alex Donaldson

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