The Most Important Moments in Minecraft’s First 15 Years

Reading Time: 12 minutesAs Minecraft turns 15 years old, we wanted to take a look back. As one of the most important (and best-selling) games of all time, Minecraft and Mojang’s journey has been incredible to witness – starting as a one-person creation and blossoming into a truly world-changing proposition.  With that in mind, we thought we’d take […]

Xbox Releases Fourth Transparency Report Sharing Newest Applications of AI in Gaming Safety

Reading Time: 4 minutesOur commitment to foster a safe, welcoming, and inclusive gaming community is powered by the ongoing investments and innovations we make to protect players and promote positive play. Today, we are releasing our fourth Xbox Transparency Report, which demonstrates our advancements in promoting player safety and our commitment to transparency.  At Xbox, we remain dedicated […]

Next Week on Xbox: New Games for May 13 to 17

Reading Time: 9 minutesWelcome to Next Week on Xbox! In this weekly feature we cover all the games coming soon to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows, and Game Pass! Get more details on these upcoming games below and click their profiles for further info (release dates subject to change). Let’s jump in! The Land Beneath Us Dear […]

Indie Selects for April: Play the Recent Indie Games That We Know You’ll Love

Reading Time: 11 minutesIt’s hard to believe, but we’re now in our third month of Indie Selects – and the hits just keep on coming. The team have picked some amazing games this month. We’ve played them, we’ve loved them, and we feel confident that you’ll like them too. April’s Indie Selects include an interactive, playable historical artifact, […]

Next Week on Xbox: New Games for April 29 to May 3

Reading Time: 6 minutesWelcome to Next Week on Xbox! In this weekly feature we cover all the games coming soon to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows, and Game Pass! Get more details on these upcoming games below and click their profiles for further info (release dates subject to change). Let’s jump in! FRONT MISSION 2: Remake Forever […]

Next Week on Xbox: New Games for April 22 to 26

Reading Time: 8 minutesWelcome to Next Week on Xbox! This weekly feature highlights all the games arriving soon on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows, and Game Pass. Discover more about these forthcoming titles below and explore their profiles for additional information (note that release dates are subject to change). Let’s dive in! Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes 505 […]

How The Riders Market Addition is Turning MotoGP 24 Into the Most Authentic Entry Yet

Reading Time: < 1 minuteMoreover, players’ behavior on and off the track will greatly influence Riders’ Market dynamics. As I mentioned earlier, last year we introduced a rivalry system as well as a fictional social network where riders, teams, and manufacturers interact with each other. The evolution of rivalries as well as likes and replies on the fictional social […]

Next Week on Xbox: New Games for April 15 to 19

Reading Time: 4 minutesThis is Next Week on Xbox! Every week, we show you all the games that are coming soon to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows, and Game Pass! You can find out more about these upcoming games by clicking on their profiles (release dates may vary). Let’s get started! PERISH HandyGames ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★ Perish – […]

Next Week on Xbox: New Games for April 8 to 12

Reading Time: 7 minutesWelcome to Next Week on Xbox! In this weekly feature we cover all the games coming soon to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows, and Game Pass! Get more details on these upcoming games below and click their profiles for further info (release dates subject to change). Let’s jump in! Botany Manor Whitethorn Games ☆☆☆☆☆ […]

Next Week on Xbox: New Games for April 1 – 5

Reading Time: 5 minutesThis is Next Week on Xbox! In this weekly feature we list all the games that are coming to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows, and Game Pass! You can find more information on these upcoming games below and click their profiles for more details (release dates may vary). Let’s get started! Alchemist: The Potion […]

Next Week on Xbox: New Games for March 25 – 29

Reading Time: 5 minutesWelcome to Next Week on Xbox! In this weekly feature we cover all the games coming soon to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows, and Game Pass! Get more details on these upcoming games below and click their profiles for further info (release dates subject to change). Let’s jump in! SOUTH PARK: SNOW DAY! Digital […]

Next Week on Xbox: New Games for March 18 – 22

Reading Time: 7 minutesEvery week, Next Week on Xbox brings you all the upcoming games for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows, and Game Pass! You can learn more about these games below and click on their profiles for more information (release dates are subject to change). Let’s begin! Lightyear Frontier (Game Preview) FRAME BREAK, Amplifier Studios ☆☆☆☆☆ […]

Next Week on Xbox: New Games for March 11 to 15

Reading Time: 10 minutesNext Week on Xbox is a weekly feature that shows you all the games that are coming soon on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows, and Game Pass! You can find more information about these games below and click on their profiles for more details (release dates may change). Let’s get started! Contra: Operation Galuga […]

Turbo Golf Racing: From 1 Million Game Preview Players to Release

Reading Time: 5 minutesAfter attracting over 1 million players during Game Preview, Hugecalf Studios are proud to announce Turbo Golf Racing will be launching into 1.0 on April 4! Before then, you can download Turbo Golf Racing’s Game Preview on Xbox Game Pass for Xbox Series S|X and Xbox One, or PC Game Pass for Windows Store. If […]

How to Explore the Wilderness of Expeditions: A Mudrunner Game

Reading Time: 5 minutesScience isn’t just done in laboratories. Some studies require the presence of experts in the field, or at least the collection of data in remote locations. And being able to transport all these elements that are essential for research to progress, it’s sometimes necessary to brave the traps and dangers of nature. To do this, […]

February’s Indie Selects: Amazing and Delightful Indie Games Chosen by the ID@Xbox Team

Reading Time: 2 minutesLast month, we announced the Indie Selects program, through which the ID@Xbox team highlights recent indie faves with our weekly “Featured Indies,” along with great older titles showcased via rotating themes. The program culminates in our monthly “Indie Selects,” where we choose six games from the month’s featured indies to be the team’s picks for […]

Dying Light 2 Getting a Game-Changing Update – Firearms Arrive in Villedor

Reading Time: 6 minutesThis month marks the second anniversary of the launch of Dying Light 2 Stay Human. As this is a massive milestone, we’re celebrating all month long. Kicking it all off was the Year of the Dragon activity, but that was just the start. Now, we’re ready to bring out the big guns in more ways […]

How MLB The Show 24 Continues to Tell Important Stories From the Negro Leagues

Reading Time: 5 minutes“This project wouldn’t be possible without our groundbreaking partnership with the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum and their president, Bob Kendrick,” explains Russell. “It was paramount for us to give context to these amazing players and the history behind the Negro Leagues. Bob does this better than anyone. Our job was to make these stories engaging […]

Balatro Wants You to Play Poker – and Then Break It Apart

Reading Time: 2 minutesI’ve built decks where a simple pair is more powerful than a straight flush. I’ve built decks that mean straights no longer work the way they should, and allow me to create wild combos more frequently. I’ve built decks where I’ve experimented and discovered that there are valid poker hands here that don’t even exist […]

Coming to Xbox Game Pass: Bluey: The Videogame, Tales of Arise, Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun, and More

Reading Time: 2 minutesManeater (Cloud, Console, and PC) – February 27 Returning to the Game Pass library, Maneater is a single-player action-RPG, set in the Gulf Coast’s unforgiving waters. Fight to survive in the open ocean, swamps, and rivers with danger lurking at every depth. Your only tools are your wits, your jaws, and an uncanny ability to evolve […]

How Times & Galaxy Turns Journalism into a Game Mechanic

Reading Time: 2 minutesSummary Times & Galaxy’s unique Build-A-Story feature lets players tell the story how they see it. Copychaser Games’ Creative Director shares how his past as a crime reporter shaped the game’s approach to journalism. Times & Galaxy is coming to Xbox in mid-2024. Ever wanted to experience the rush of breaking news? In Times & […]