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NO VALUE LOSS Starfield’s biggest mod site sticks it to the game’s most bigoted mod

The largest mod site on the internet has taken a stance against a certain subset of Starfield mods, and we're all better for it.

Solar Systems Starfield isn't the best sci-fi game to join Game Pass this month

But remember folks: what you actually have here is two cakes.

NO LIES HERE Lies of P tips for new players and Souls-like veterans

Our Lies of P tips for the Game Pass curious, the Bloodborne fans, and everyone else who thinks the art looks cool.

CALL UPON THEM How to summon help with boss fights in Lies of P

Lies of P does not have online co-op, but if you’re struggling with its boss fights, there’s a way to make them a little easier on yourself.

EVER FORWARD Lies of P does one thing every Souls-like should do

For all its faults, Lies of P alters one major Souls-like mechanic that instantly makes for a better experience - especially if you tend to die a lot.

MUPPET MASTER Lies of P review: One of 2023’s most frustrating games is a hard sell, even on Game Pass

A lot of games miss the mark as often as they deliver, but few are as mundane as Lies of P.

STARFIELD EFFECT Starfield hasn’t hurt No Man’s Sky’s popularity – it may have even helped it

No Man's Sky has had a great month, coincidentally around the launch of the other big space adventure of the day.

NO RUBBING New Forza Motorsport next-gen footage fails to capture the excitement of racing

Turn 10 has given us what might be the deepest look at Forza Motorsport gameplay yet, but it looks a bit tame.

NO RUSH Starfield: You’re going to have to wait a little longer for official mod support

The official Starfield mod tools won't be with us until next year, but that's not to say we're short on mods right now.

Pass It Over Xbox to reveal new Game Pass titles during Tokyo Game Show broadcast

Expect some games from developers across Asia.

GAMES GOING BYE-BYE These games will leave Game Pass in September, so grab them while you can

So far, nine games are leaving the service.

A BUSY SEPTEMBER Including Starfield, September Game Pass is looking stacked with Lies of P, Gris, and Solar Ash

The month looks busy for Game Pass members.

DO IT FOR THE IQ You can mod DLSS into Starfield, but it won't make the game run better

If you're going to manually mod DLSS into your Starfield installation, don't do it to get a performance uplift.

EAGERFIELD Impatient Xbox Game Pass members turned Starfield's Premium Edition upgrade into a best-seller

Some Starfield fans really can't wait to play the game, and they're willing to pay more for early access - just not that much more.

DECK SWITCH Lenovo Legion Go goes all Switch as it challenges the Steam Deck

Another challenger has entered the arena of handheld mini-PCs, and this one is taking more than a few cues from the Nintendo Switch.

BEGONE FSR Sensible Starfield mod replaces FSR2 with DLSS

Nvidia GPU owners rejoice: you can replace Starfield's FSR with the superior DLSS.

STAR POWER Despite PlayStation Plus and Game Pass, retro-inspired throwback Sea of Stars is already a huge sales success

100,000 units on day one? That's some pipe dream target stuff right there, even though Sea of Stars was Day One for Xbox Game Pass and PS Plus.

RETURN OF THE TIDE After a year in limbo, Warhammer 40,000: Darktide finally has a release date on Xbox

If you can believe it, Warhammer 40,000: Darktide's Xbox version has not vanished into the ether, and will in fact be with us soon.

SPACE CREATIONSS Will Starfield support mods on Xbox? It's looking like it might

Starfield might be the next Bethesda game to support the Creation Club.

A SHORT LIST Game Pass expands Its library with Gris, Everspace 2, and Firewatch returns to the service

It's back, baby.

INDIE JOYRIDE Game Pass gets a blast of indie awesomeness with Broforce Forever, A Short Hike, Limbo, and more

Stacked with some nice games.

STRAWBERRY FIELDS Now one of 2018’s best games is back on Xbox Game Pass, you have no excuse not to play it

Harder than Super Meat Boy, as complete a world as Hollow Knight, Celeste proves 2D platformers are still relevant in the modern age.

Believe It! Xbox Game Pass Ultimate says take a break from video games with some free anime

You might not be able to watch One Piece by the time the perk ends, though.

LATE JULY GAMES Xbox Game Pass is getting even better in late July with a new batch of games

Nine games leading into August.

GOLD STANDARD Xbox Game Pass Core: All 19 confirmed games included in cheap Game Pass tier

Xbox Live Gold is dead, long live Xbox Game Pass Core – Microsoft's newest version of the 'cheap' tier of Xbox membership.

CORE BLIMEY! Xbox Game Pass gets new cheap tier, replacing Xbox Live Gold

Xbox Game Pass Core is Microsoft's latest iteration of Xbox Live Gold / Games With Gold, as Xbox continues to frontline XGP as a major feature.

Microsoft ending Xbox Game Pass Friends and Family Plan preview in August

Subscribers to receive compensation.

SO CLOSE Our favourite space shooter, Everspace 2, finally has a date on Xbox Game Pass and PS5

Console players have been waiting a while for Everspace 2, but they only need to hold on for a little longer.

LIMIT BREAK 2.0 Xbox Game Pass mega hit Vampire Survivors will get a serious performance boost next month

What do you mean my RTX 4090 chugs when playing Vampire Survivors levels on Limit Break?

Deals Combine this amazing Xbox Series S Prime Day deal with Xbox Game Pass and you'll have the best value in gaming

Save $100 / £80 on an Xbox Series S as an Amazon Prime member.

FREE PLAY DAYS Game Pass bonanza: The Crew 2, UFC 4, Super Mega Baseball 4, and MLB The Show 23 are free-to-play this weekend

Baseball, fighting, racing - what's not to love?

DO CRIMES, MAKE CASH The best-selling game ever made - GTA 5 - is coming back to Game Pass

Surrounded by other brilliant games, Grand Theft Auto is driving by those with a Game Pass ubscription.

JULY GOODIES New additions to Game Pass this month Include Exoprimal, McPixel 3, Sword and Fairy: Together Forever, more

And of course, GTA 5 too.

GAME PASS RYANATOR Game publishers don't like Game Pass because it destroys value, claims PlayStation boss

According to PlayStation head, Jim Ryan, Game Pass is not popular with any of the publishers he spoke to.

INFLATION BABY Xbox Game Pass and the Xbox Series X are getting a price hike

If you want to stay subscribed to Microsoft's star service, you'll have to bust out more cash for game Pass.

SPACE FOR YOUR SPACE Starfield PC specs are modest, but it's another 100GB+ game

Starfield has officially joined the club of PC games requiring a considerably large drive space.

BeFPSeda I’m excited to play Starfield, but that 30fps news took the wind out of my sails

Yes, 30fps is playable, but I thought the whole point of these new consoles is that 60fps should be the standard? Or, at the very least, an option?

SAME OLD Starfield is 30fps on Xbox - "No surprise, given our previous games"

Disappointingly, Starfield will be locked to 30fps on Xbox Series X/S, with no option for a higher framerate.

STARFIELD FRIDAY You can play Starfield five days early if you spend extra on the Premium Edition

There's a way for you to play Starfield on Friday, September 1 instead of when it releases on Game Pass.

DIAL UP THE HORROR Don't forget: Amnesia: The Bunker and Hyper Space Outlaw are now available for Game Pass

Horror and an internet simulator.

GAME PASS DELIGHTS Xbox Game Pass enriches its library with Chicory, Amnesia: The Bunker, Rune Factory 4 Special, and more

Adventures await.

LANA DEL PLAY Xbox Game Pass new release has a gorgeous link to PlayStation exclusive The Last Guardian

If you’ve yet to play Planet of Lana, make sure you keep your speakers on and your ears open – the result may just surprise you.

HEAD IN THE SAND Xbox Game Pass gets surprise day one bonus – a cracking 3D Metroidvania sequel

An unexpected – but certainly not unwelcome – to Xbox Game Pass adds even more value to the service today.

DISCOVER PLAY REPEAT Get Ready for FIFA 23, Planet of Lana, Railway Empire 2, and more on Game Pass this month

Eight coming, five going.

SLUMP AHEAD Xbox June 11 Showcase: Xbox desperately needs a win that isn’t Starfield

Despite having the best value proposition, setback after setback has kept the good ship Xbox stuck in drydock. And that’s not good for anyone.

FREE TRIAL FUN Game Pass Ultimate subscribers can now spread the joy of gaming with five friends

Invite your friends to play, on Microsoft.

IN WITH THE NEW Xbox Game Pass expands its library with Redfall, Ravenlok, Fuga: Melodies of Steel 2, and more

Five are coming, five are leaving.

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?

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

Pulled briefly earlier this month.

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

More games for your buck.