Mafia: The Old Country won’t satisfy your GTA 6 cravings, play these instead

Mafia: The Old Country isn't the open-world crime game the hold you over until GTA 6, but I found the ones that will.

Jesse Lennox     August 9, 2025

These are three perfect Game Pass games to dive into this weekend (August 8-10)

The first wave of Game Pass for August has the perfect lineup of games you should play this weekend.

Jesse Lennox     August 7, 2025

Ninja Gaiden 4 brought me back to an era of action games I thought was dead

After a few hours with Ninja Gaiden 4, I can't believe this type of action game ever died.

Jesse Lennox     August 7, 2025

Mafia: The Old Country review: a game without an identity

Outside of its setting, Mafia: The Old Country can't seem to make up its mind on what it wants to be.

Jesse Lennox     August 7, 2025

With $80 Xbox games on the horizon, it’s time to stop equating game length to value

Xbox has pumped the breaks on $80 games, but they are on the way and we need to be ready.

Jesse Lennox     August 4, 2025

Is Battlefield 6 cross-platform?

With 64 players in a match, Battlefield 6 needs to feature cross-platform support to fill each map.

Jesse Lennox     August 3, 2025

How to join the Battlefield 6 beta

Want to get in on the destruction of Battlefield 6 early? Here's how to join the beta test.

Jesse Lennox     August 2, 2025

Don’t sleep on these amazing new Game Pass games this weekend (August 1-3)

Game Pass has been killing it all August long, but it has a few more surprises for this weekend.

Jesse Lennox     July 31, 2025

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound review: finding inner peace

Ninja Gaiden Ragebound honors the past with the learnings of modern design.

Jesse Lennox     July 30, 2025

Silksong will be playable next month, but only if you can get to Gamescom

Gamescom 2025 will have a sizable presence of Xbox titles, including a playable demo of the long-awaited Hollow Knight: Silksong.

Patrick Hearn     July 28, 2025

Game Pass has three amazing new games to play this weekend (July 25-27)

Xbox Game Pass has just added some of the best games of the year to the service to play this weekend.

Jesse Lennox     July 24, 2025

Game Pass has three killer new games you should play this weekend (July 18-20)

Check out the three Game Pass games you need to play this weekend. You have 20 seconds to comply.

Jesse Lennox     July 17, 2025

If the leaks are true, ROG Xbox Ally’s price could be anything but an ally

Accidentally-leaked prices suggest the ROG Xbox Ally could be more of a blow to the wallet than expected.

Patrick Hearn     July 14, 2025

3 new Game Pass games to play this weekend (July 11-13)

I'll help you beat the heat this weekend with the coolest new Game Pass games you can play.

Jesse Lennox     July 10, 2025

3 new Game Pass games to play this weekend (July 4-6)

The best part of the fourth of July weekend is having an extra day to play new Game Pass games. I have the three best games you should play.

Jesse Lennox     July 3, 2025

Is Helldivers 2 coming to Xbox?

Helldivers 2 is a hit for Sony and can be played on PlayStation 5 or PC. But if you want to play the game on Xbox, you may be wondering what the future holds.

Jesse Lennox     July 3, 2025

Helldivers 2 is finally coming to another platform

After many requests and a long wait, Helldivers 2 will finally be available somewhere besides PlayStation 5 and PC.

Patrick Hearn     July 3, 2025

Microsoft has reportedly cancelled Rare’s upcoming Everwild amid job cuts

Another wave of layoffs has hit Microsoft and reportedly resulted in the cancellation of Rare's upcoming IP.

Patrick Hearn     July 2, 2025

Xbox finally gets its own VR headset, sort of

Xbox and Meta have teamed up for a limited edition Meta Quest 3S that comes bundled with a lot of VR gaming essentials.

Giovanni Colantonio     June 24, 2025

3 new Game Pass games to play this weekend (June 13-15)

This Friday the 13 isn't a bad omen, but a great one for all the amazing new Game Pass games. I've rounded up the best ones to play this weekend.

Jesse Lennox     June 12, 2025

Invincible Vs is like Mortal Kombat mixed with Killer Instinct

We fought a few round sof Invincible Vs and learned much more about how the mix between Mortal Kombat and Killer Instinct works.

Giovanni Colantonio     June 10, 2025

Grounded 2 exists for one reason: fans wanted to ride the bugs

We got more details on just how big Grounded 2 is in a hands-on session, as well as the one fan requested feature that pushed the team to make a sequel.

Giovanni Colantonio     June 10, 2025

Ninja Gaiden 4 is PlatinumGames at its best (and bloodiest)

We played a bloody slice of Ninja Gaiden 4, which finds developer PlatinumGames at the absolute top of its game.

Giovanni Colantonio     June 10, 2025

The Outer Worlds 2 already feels lightyears ahead of its predecessor

We went hands-on with The Outer Worlds 2 and discovered a heavily reworked sequel that addresses all of its predecessor's weaknesses.

Giovanni Colantonio     June 10, 2025

The ROG Xbox Ally fixes the worst problem with Windows handhelds

We took the ROG Xbox Ally for a short test drive and discovered how it's fixing the worst problem with Windows-based gaming handhelds.

Giovanni Colantonio     June 9, 2025

Call of Duty is back with Black Ops 7, and it releases later this year

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 puts the player in control of "cutting-edge technology" in one of the most campaigns yet.

Patrick Hearn     June 8, 2025

Double Fine’s next game about a lighthouse looks like a Keeper

Double Fine revealed its next game at the Xbox Games Showcase about a walking lighthouse coming on October 17.

Jesse Lennox     June 8, 2025

The Xbox Showcase’s most surprising reveal is a spooky British home renovation musical

There Are No Ghosts At the Grand is a new game revealed during Xbox's 2025 Games Showcase, which mixes home renovation and horror into a British musical.

Giovanni Colantonio     June 8, 2025

Xbox’s Steam Deck competitor is coming later this year

The ROG Xbox Ally is a handheld gaming device poised to rival the Steam Deck in a big way.

Patrick Hearn     June 8, 2025

Everything announced at Xbox Games Showcase 2025: Black Ops 7, Persona 4, and more

The Xbox Games Showcase returns today to show off what's coming to the console. Follow along with our live recap of the show.

Giovanni Colantonio     June 8, 2025

3 Xbox Game Pass games to play this weekend (June 6-8)

I expect a ton of great announcements to come from the Xbox Games Showcase this weekend, so why not make the wait a little easier with these great Game Pass games?

Jesse Lennox     June 5, 2025

Xbox Games Showcase 2025: How to watch and what to expect

The last showcase of Summer Game Fest is a major one. The Xbox Games Showcase will be packed with info, so here's how to watch live.

Jesse Lennox     June 4, 2025

You’ll have to wait a bit longer for Xbox’s Steam Deck competitor

New reports indicate Microsoft has put its proprietary Xbox handheld on the back burner.

Patrick Hearn     May 30, 2025

3 new Game Pass games to play this weekend (May 30-June 1)

As May comes to a close, Xbox Game Pass has a massive wave of amazing titles to celebrate the official start of summer. This weekend, make time for these titles.

Jesse Lennox     May 29, 2025