alexametrics
Game News

Microsoft adds seven games to the Xbox backwards compatibility library

By:Merima Dzakic - Convolaria
Published: 12:26, 11 January 2017
Battlefield 3

Seven more games are now available in the Xbox One backwards compatibility library

New games at your disposal include Battlefield: Bad Company 2, Battlefield 3, Dragon Age: Origins, Ghostbusters, Scrap Metal, The Splatters and Strania. 

Previously owned games will automatically appear in the player's Xbox One library. All seven of the games, including more than 300 other games already backwards compatible are available for purchase in the Xbox Store.

Bioware Dragon Age Inquisition Bioware Dragon Age: Origins

Latest Articles
inXile Entertainment

inXile Entertainment's next project seems to be a steampunk RPG

Wasteland 3 has been a successful title thus far but inXile Entertainment are already eyeing their next project which is apparently a AAA steampunk game, in real-time.

inXile Entertainment's next project seems to be a steampunk RPG

inXile Entertainment

inXile Entertainment's next project seems to be a steampunk RPG

Wasteland 3 has been a successful title thus far but inXile Entertainment are already eyeing their next project which is apparently a AAA steampunk game, in real-time.
The Outer Worlds Promo image

The Outer Worlds update 1.20 finally arrives for the Switch version

Many have postponed playing a great open-world RPG from the developer of Fallout: New Vegas, due to the unbearable problems the Switch version of The Outer Worlds had, but now Update 1.20 has finally arrived and with it the hope.

The Outer Worlds update 1.20 finally arrives for the Switch version

The Outer Worlds Promo image

The Outer Worlds update 1.20 finally arrives for the Switch version

Many have postponed playing a great open-world RPG from the developer of Fallout: New Vegas, due to the unbearable problems the Switch version of The Outer Worlds had, but now Update 1.20 has finally arrived and with it the hope.

Here is 13 minutes of horrifying Scorn gameplay on Xbox Series X

article image

Here is 13 minutes of horrifying Scorn gameplay on Xbox Series X

The developer of H.R. Giger-inspired game Scorn, EBB Software, have released brand new gameplay footage from their upcoming title. The gameplay is in 4K and has been captured on Xbox Series X console.

Here is 13 minutes of horrifying Scorn gameplay on Xbox Series X

article image

Here is 13 minutes of horrifying Scorn gameplay on Xbox Series X

The developer of H.R. Giger-inspired game Scorn, EBB Software, have released brand new gameplay footage from their upcoming title. The gameplay is in 4K and has been captured on Xbox Series X console.

NBA 2K21 Next-gen: significant redesign of badges explained in blog #3

Zion Williams in the NBA 2K21

NBA 2K21 Next-gen: significant redesign of badges explained in blog #3

The third and final developer blog in a series of courtside about the next-gen version of NBA 2K21 has just been released with a ton of new information about MyPlayer, Badges, AI upgrades, and more.

NBA 2K21 Next-gen: significant redesign of badges explained in blog #3

Zion Williams in the NBA 2K21

NBA 2K21 Next-gen: significant redesign of badges explained in blog #3

The third and final developer blog in a series of courtside about the next-gen version of NBA 2K21 has just been released with a ton of new information about MyPlayer, Badges, AI upgrades, and more.

Devolver Digital acquire Serious Sam developer Croteam

Serious Sam 4

Devolver Digital acquire Serious Sam developer Croteam

The publisher Devolver Digital have officially announced the acquisition of Serious Sam series and The Talos Principle developer Croteam. Devolver confirmed Croteam are working on The Talos Principle 2, more Serious Sam games and new IP.

Devolver Digital acquire Serious Sam developer Croteam

Serious Sam 4

Devolver Digital acquire Serious Sam developer Croteam

The publisher Devolver Digital have officially announced the acquisition of Serious Sam series and The Talos Principle developer Croteam. Devolver confirmed Croteam are working on The Talos Principle 2, more Serious Sam games and new IP.

More games to support Nvidia ray-tracing and DLSS, including Mortal Shell and Enlisted

mortal shell screenshot showing dark dungeon

More games to support Nvidia ray-tracing and DLSS, including Mortal Shell and Enlisted

Nvidia have shared a list of all games that will add support for RTX ray-tracing or DLSS by the end of the year. Among the usual suspects like Watch Dogs Legion and Cyberpunk 2077, we also have smaller titles like Mortal Shell and Enlisted.

More games to support Nvidia ray-tracing and DLSS, including Mortal Shell and Enlisted

mortal shell screenshot showing dark dungeon

More games to support Nvidia ray-tracing and DLSS, including Mortal Shell and Enlisted

Nvidia have shared a list of all games that will add support for RTX ray-tracing or DLSS by the end of the year. Among the usual suspects like Watch Dogs Legion and Cyberpunk 2077, we also have smaller titles like Mortal Shell and Enlisted.

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 update adds new party features

Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1 + 2 skater executing a trick

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 update adds new party features

Vicarious Visions have released the latest update for Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2, where they focused on online party play and other multiplayer features.

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 update adds new party features

Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1 + 2 skater executing a trick

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 update adds new party features

Vicarious Visions have released the latest update for Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2, where they focused on online party play and other multiplayer features.

PUBG Season 9 gets a launch trailer, now live on PC

PUBG - Shoot at the choppa!

PUBG Season 9 gets a launch trailer, now live on PC

PUBG Corp. have officially launched PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds Season 9 on PC. To celebrate the release, the devs released a new trailer, showcasing some action on the new Paramo map.

PUBG Season 9 gets a launch trailer, now live on PC

PUBG - Shoot at the choppa!

PUBG Season 9 gets a launch trailer, now live on PC

PUBG Corp. have officially launched PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds Season 9 on PC. To celebrate the release, the devs released a new trailer, showcasing some action on the new Paramo map.

Dirt 5 - release date for PS5 confirmed by Codemasters

DIRT 5 logo - trailer screenshot.

Dirt 5 - release date for PS5 confirmed by Codemasters

Codmasters have confirmed the release date of Dirt 5 for the PlayStation 5 system, and it's launching the same day as the console, i.e., it's a PlayStation 5 console launch title.

Dirt 5 - release date for PS5 confirmed by Codemasters

DIRT 5 logo - trailer screenshot.

Dirt 5 - release date for PS5 confirmed by Codemasters

Codmasters have confirmed the release date of Dirt 5 for the PlayStation 5 system, and it's launching the same day as the console, i.e., it's a PlayStation 5 console launch title.

Epic Games reducing Fortnite's file size on PC

Three Fortnite characters looking at the new island

Epic Games reducing Fortnite's file size on PC

Today's update for Fortnite is a bit bigger than usual but the overall result should be reduced file size of the game on PC. After the patch is successfully installed, your game should take up around 26.5 GB, which is more than 60 GB less.

Epic Games reducing Fortnite's file size on PC

Three Fortnite characters looking at the new island

Epic Games reducing Fortnite's file size on PC

Today's update for Fortnite is a bit bigger than usual but the overall result should be reduced file size of the game on PC. After the patch is successfully installed, your game should take up around 26.5 GB, which is more than 60 GB less.
Most Popular

Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War - How to fix crashing and fatal error issues on PC?11

article image

Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War - How to fix crashing and fatal error issues on PC?

If you are one of the people who pre-ordered Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War to get early access to beta but still can't enjoy the game because of the annoying crashing and fatal error codes, here are a couple of fixes that may help with that.

How to fix Star Wars: Squadrons fps issue on PC11

article image

How to fix Star Wars: Squadrons fps issue on PC

Star Wars: Squadrons is available now on PC, but not without some issues. The game looks beautiful, but many PC players are having a hard time getting the game to run smoothly.

Call of Duty: Warzone - How to fix install suspended/missing data pack error?11

article image

Call of Duty: Warzone - How to fix install suspended/missing data pack error?

Many Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Warzone players have reported "install suspended/missing data pack" error after the latest, Season 6, update, which prevents them from enjoying the game. Here's how to fix the issue.

Here's how Cyberpunk 2077 map size compares to that of GTA V11

article image

Here's how Cyberpunk 2077 map size compares to that of GTA V

It seems that Cyberpunk 2077's Night City could be up to two times bigger than GTA V's largest city Los Santos. The latest calculation shows that Night City spans at around 24 square kilometres.

Is this the first in-game screenshot of Elden Ring?11

article image

Is this the first in-game screenshot of Elden Ring?

A new screenshot of what appears to be an unknown souls-like game has surfaced over on 4chan in an Elden Ring thread. The screenshot features a character wearing a sword and a clock, walking towards a cloud of fire.

How to create an all-around Scoring Machine build in NBA 2K2111

article image

How to create an all-around Scoring Machine build in NBA 2K21

Just like last year, NBA 2K21 features a MyPLAYER Builder mode where you get to create your own, custom-made player from scratch. Here is a guide on how to make one of the most complete guard builds in the game: a Scoring Machine.

How to make an incredible Scoring Machine build in NBA 2K2011

article image

How to make an incredible Scoring Machine build in NBA 2K20

NBA 2K20 features an MP Builder mode which allows players to experiment with their MyPLAYER creations. Our pick for this year is Scoring Machine at the shooting guard position. Here's how to create the ultimate version of this build.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare - How to uninstall campaign and Spec Ops on PC?11

article image

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare - How to uninstall campaign and Spec Ops on PC?

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare on PC now allows players to uninstall the game modes they don't play to free up storage space. Here's how to remove these modes in Battle.net.

Abilities of new LoL champion, Seraphine, have reportedly been revealed11

article image

Abilities of new LoL champion, Seraphine, have reportedly been revealed

Seraphine is most likely the next League of Legends characted to join the champion roster and thanks to a data mining leak on Twitter, we may already know what her abilities will look like.

Could this be the first fan made champion in League of Legends?11

article image

Could this be the first fan made champion in League of Legends?

A recent fan art concept for a League of Legends champion has gone viral in the gaming community. It also didn't go unnoticed by Riot's lead gameplay designer.

Related Stories

Halo The Master Chief Collection is optimised for Xbox Series X|S, supports 4K and 120 FPS

Promotional image for Halo: The Master Chief Collection

Halo The Master Chief Collection is optimised for Xbox Series X|S, supports 4K and 120 FPS

Microsoft have today officially confirmed that Halo The Master Chief Collection is coming to Xbox Series X|S with a couple of next-gen enhancements. The games will run at 120 FPS and 4K on Series X. The upgrade will be free to existing owners.

Rumour: Xbox app adds Steam integration in the wake of partnership rumours

artwork showing xbox logo

Rumour: Xbox app adds Steam integration in the wake of partnership rumours

Players are reporting that after the latest Xbox app update, they are able to integrate their Steam friends to Xbox, something that they could not do before. This new feature appears in the wake of Steam and Xbox partnership rumours.

Rainbow Six Siege is coming to Xbox Game Pass, Microsoft confirm

arwork showing R6 Siege

Rainbow Six Siege is coming to Xbox Game Pass, Microsoft confirm

Ubisoft's tactical shooter Rainbow Six Siege is officially coming to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for Console and Android devices on October 22, 2020, it's been officially confirmed.

Microsoft confirm 30 Xbox Series X and Series S optimised launch games

DIRT 5 screenshot

Microsoft confirm 30 Xbox Series X and Series S optimised launch games

A total of 30 games will be available on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on November 10, 2020, when Microsoft's next-gen consoles officially hit the shelves.

Microsoft will reportedly share digital revenues with GameStop on every Xbox they sell

Xbox Series X and S packaging

Microsoft will reportedly share digital revenues with GameStop on every Xbox they sell

According to the latest reports, GameStop will receive a share of all digital revenue generated by Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S consoles sold in their stores.

Eight new games are coming to Xbox Game Pass this month

artwork showing Xbox Game Pass titles in October 2020

Eight new games are coming to Xbox Game Pass this month

Age of Empires III, Katana Zero and Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition are just some of the games that Xbox Game Pass subscribers will get to enjoy this month.

Microsoft have at least one more acquisition to announce

artwork showing xbox logo on green background

Microsoft have at least one more acquisition to announce

It looks like another studio could be joining Xbox Game Studios very soon. According to the latest rumours, Microsoft have at least one more acquisition to announce.

Xbox Series X list: All confirmed 120 FPS games

Halo Infinite screenshot showing a car driving at sunset

Xbox Series X list: All confirmed 120 FPS games

At the time of writing, Xbox Series X will have thirteen games that are confirmed to run at 120 FPS. These include Halo Infinite, Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War and many other major releases.

Xbox Series X makes zero noise but it can get quite hot

Xbox Series X console and controller

Xbox Series X makes zero noise but it can get quite hot

According to early previews, Xbox Series X is completely silent even when playing demanding games but on the other hand, it can get really hot, which is not odd given the GPU and CPU power.

Flight Simulator dev Asobo team up with Microsoft for another project

artwork showing a plague tale innocence artwork and flight sim in-game screenshot

Flight Simulator dev Asobo team up with Microsoft for another project

Asobo Studio, the team behind Microsoft Flight Simulator and A Plague Tale: Innocence are working on two new games. One of the titles will be published by Focus Home Interactive while the other game could be Xbox exclusive.