Xbox One players reporting being able to play online without Gold subscriptionXbox One owners are reporting that they can now play online games without Xbox Live Gold. Both free to play and paid games are playable even with expired subscription.Semir OmerovicAUGUST 6
Samsung's Galaxy Note 20 offers special Xbox Game PassIt's becoming increasingly clear that Xbox Game Pass is the real next-gen platform from Microsoft, and Samsung decided to join in on the fun with a pretty great deal.AUGUST 5
Xbox's new Microsoft Store is twice as fast and sleekMicrosoft is sure a goldmine of news these days although this time it's not about Xbox Series X - it's about the new Microsoft Store, which they promise is twice as fast.AUGUST 3
Microsoft removing "Optimised for Xbox Series X" badge from game coversIt looks like Microsoft listened to fan feedback and will remove the "Optimised for Xbox Series X" badge from game covers. Many Xbox fans have criticised the badge placement which is usually way too big, ruining the actual cover art.Semir OmerovicAUGUST 3
Xbox Series X pre-orders are opening soon according to Australian retailerTelstra, Australian largest telecommunications company have sent out a message to those who had registered interest in the Xbox Series X saying that pre-orders for the console "will open soon".Semir OmerovicAUGUST 3
Halo: The Master Chief Collection getting cross-play in 2020343 Industries have posted a list of things they're planning for release in 2020, and among them are cross-play, input-based matchmaking, regional servers and more.AUGUST 1
Battletoads coming next month to Xbox Game PassAfter 26 years, the popular Battletoads are set for a major comeback next month. The game has been officially confirmed for Xbox Game Pass on August 20, 2020.Semir OmerovicJULY 31
Rumour: Halo Infinite multiplayer will be free, aims for 120 FPSHalo Infinite multiplayer could be free-to-play and support up to 120 FPS on Xbox Series X. Apparently, it has a battle pass system and new customisation options.Semir OmerovicJULY 31
Xbox Games with Gold for August 2020 revealedPortal Knights, Override: Mech City Brawl, MX Unleased and Red Faction II are the Games With Gold for the month of August 2020, Xbox officially revealed.Semir OmerovicJULY 28
Here's Xbox exclusive Halo Infinite recreated in Dreams on PlayStation 4Reddit user named Disarmedpost has shared a Dreams project in which he recreated the title screen and also some gameplay of the upcoming Xbox exclusive Halo Infinite.Semir OmerovicJULY 28
Xbox One affected Halo Infinite's visuals, but not its ambitionThe response to Halo Infinite continues to run a gamut of emotion, while broader questions are being asked of Microsoft's PR strategy and the nature of their cross gen release support. But Infinite's ambition should not be dismissed.JULY 27
Halo Infinite has local split-screen and 4-player campaign co-op onlineThere's been some confusion over Halo Infinite's co-op capabilities, prompting 343's design head Jerry Hook to clarify that the split-screen is meant for local co-op.JULY 27
Microsoft didn't break a promise, but their messaging lacks clarity.As we digest the extravagance of Game Pass' insane value proposition and Geoff Keighley's choppy stream, there's a lot of conversation following the Xbox Games Showcase concerning whether Microsoft have already broken their cross gen promise.JULY 24
Psychonauts 2 gets new screenshots and we're in love...againPrior to last night, Psychonauts 2 had dropped to the edge of our radar, but what better way to return than with a glorious trailer, equally glorious screenshots and a Jack Black cameo.JULY 24
Halo Infinite gameplay has finally been revealedMicrosoft finally showed off some Halo Infinite gameplay during the Xbox Games Showcase, revealing plenty of weapons and the grappling hook in the process.JULY 23
Xbox Games Showcase: Start times, how and where to watchToday, we will finally see brand new games from Xbox Game Studios and Xbox third party partners. The event goes live in several hours and here's everything you need to know about the show.Semir OmerovicJULY 23
Dropping Xbox Live Gold could be a huge PR winRecent speculation that Microsoft are planning to nix Xbox Live Gold subscriptions continues to raise eyebrows, and could be a consumer friendly carrot worth dangling as we hurtle towards the debut of next gen hardware.JULY 22
Halo Infinite is bringing back classic map control gameplay with power-upsIt looks like Halo Infinite multiplayer could be similar to Halo 3 if the latest details from insider Klobrille are true. Apparently, the classic map control gameplay with power-ups and power weapons is back.Semir OmerovicJULY 22
Bets and Dreams: Xbox Games Showcase 2020Regardless of your brand allegiance or controller preference, any conversation surrounding an upcoming console launch boils down to one inescapable truth: it's all about games. Here are our bets and dreams for the upcoming Xbox Games Showcase.JULY 20
Sea of Thieves hits new player milestoneIt has really been smooth sailing for Sea of Thieves lately, as producer Joe Neate announced the swashbuckling adventure hitting 15 million players since launch.JULY 20
Xbox Series X is a game changer, developer saysWhether the pun was intended or not is irrelevant in this case, as Team Blur Games' design lead Gavin Stevens heaped praise on Xbox Series X and the underlying tech.JULY 20
Fable to have in-engine reveal at Xbox Games Showcase according to insiderAccording to a reliable Xbox insider Klobrille, Fable announcement at the upcoming Xbox Games Showcase will not be a gameplay demo. Instead, players should expect an in-engine trailer.Semir OmerovicJULY 20
Microsoft may completely drop the paywall for Xbox multiplayerMultiple sources are now confident that Microsoft will get rid of the paywall for Xbox multiplayer or Xbox Live Gold how the company loves to call it. The announcement could happen in the upcoming months.Semir OmerovicJULY 20
Big budget Xbox Series X exclusive coming Holiday 2022, according to Linkedin profileQlymax is a new game development studio who are working on a big-budget Xbox Series X exclusive, set to release in 2022. The LinkedIn profile of one of the founders of the studio also states that the game is built using a brand new Q-Max engine.Semir OmerovicJULY 17