Incredibly the original Xbox launched just over 21 years ago, and in that time it has passed through four generations and around 10 models. I skipped the original Xbox, far more interested in PC gaming (mostly DOOM, Civilization series, and other strategy titles) but got on board with the XboxRead More →
Early September was when various older online Ubisoft PS3 and Xbox 360 titles were meant to be decommissioned. These include Far Cry 3, Splinter Cell Blacklist and Assassin’s Creed II and Assassin’s Creed III (original version) alongside single-player DLC of these PC titles. The company decided to extend the dateRead More →
Portal 2 and Thrillville are the retro games included in September’s Games with Gold deal. The monthly offer to Games with Gold members sees four titles given for “free” (although membership of the program must be maintained to continue access) but time is running out for Xbox 360 titles. WhileRead More →
If you’ve been patiently awaiting the release of the long awaited GoldenEye remake for Windows and Xbox Live, there is more bad news. So bad, that it might even impact the N64 version expected to land on the Nintendo Switch. Games journalist Darren Unger (backed up by Eurogamer) has reportedRead More →
The latest Xbox Games with Gold for July 2022 adds Xbox 360 titles Thrillville: Off the Rails and Torchlight – but it’s the end of an era as Microsoft announces the conclusion of Xbox 360 games being added to the service. According to an email released to subscribers, later thisRead More →
What do you think the best-selling computer game is in the UK? Would you expect a current title, or a retro game? Well, it’s difficult to get this exactly right, but you’ll get a good idea of things thanks to this new list from GfK. Their brand analysis of 27Read More →
New research listing the top most anticipated video game products of 2022 highlights GTA V with almost 3 million internet searches worldwide. First released on the PS3 and Xbox 360 in 2013, Grand Theft Auto V is set to be issued on the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X systemsRead More →
70+ Xbox 360 and classic Xbox games have today been added to the backward compatibility library for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S consoles. In this celebratory announcement to commemorate 20 years of the Xbox console series (watch it above), all games support Auto HDR and many will receive aRead More →
Leak of GoldenEye 007 for XBLA. This version will run on Xenia or a modded Xbox 360 console. Many video game rumours remain just that. The titles never got off the drawing board or perhaps a few levels were coded before the plug was pulled. Some get stuck in developmentRead More →
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