All articles tagged with #xbox games
The September 2025 PlayStation State of Play showcased various upcoming PC and Xbox games, including new trailers and release dates for titles like Zero Parades, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, Battlefield 6, Deus Ex Remastered, Halloween: The Game, Nioh 3, Code Vein 2, Dynasty Warriors 3 Remastered, and Crimson Desert, with release dates spanning from late 2025 to early 2026.
This week on Xbox, the highlight is Borderlands 4, featuring new Vault Hunters and gameplay improvements, alongside 19 other new game releases spanning various genres from September 8-14, 2025, offering something for every gamer.
A new lineup of Xbox games is launching from August 11 to August 17, including Madden NFL 26, along with other titles like Echoes of the End, Ra Ra Boom, and the Heretic + Hexen remaster available on Game Pass. The week features a variety of genres, from action-adventure to puzzle and platformers, catering to diverse gaming preferences.
The THQ Nordic Showcase 2025 revealed numerous upcoming Xbox games including SpongeBob: Titans of the Tide, Wreckreation, Tides of Tomorrow, Sacred 2 Remaster, Gothic 1-3 on consoles, and Darksiders 4, along with trailers and release dates for several titles.
A variety of new Xbox games are launching from July 28 to August 3, including Grounded 2 entering early access and Xbox Game Pass, along with titles like Tales of the Shire, Achilles: Survivor, and others across different genres, offering diverse options for summer gaming.
Microsoft has reduced the price of The Outer Worlds 2 from $79.99 to $69.99, indicating a possible reconsideration of its earlier plan to raise the price of new Xbox first-party games to $79.99, likely due to weaker than expected preorders and market response.
This week, Xbox sees the launch of several new games including the Soulslike RPG Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, which is available on Xbox Game Pass, along with other titles like Abiotic Factor, Cubey: Blockbyte, and Monument Valley 3, offering a variety of genres from horror to puzzle and adventure.
The article discusses the rising cost of Xbox games, highlighting that in Canada, new titles like The Outer Worlds 2 cost around $100 CAD, which is significantly higher than in the past and raises concerns about affordability for average gamers, despite exchange rate advantages and subscription services like Game Pass.
The article discusses the arrival of $80 Xbox games, highlighting that The Outer Worlds 2 is the first first-party Xbox game to launch at this new price point, reflecting rising game costs and possibly a strategy to boost Game Pass subscriptions, with comparisons to other upcoming titles and industry trends.
The Summer Game Fest 2025 showcased numerous Xbox game reveals, including upcoming titles like Mortal Shell 2, Code Vein 2, and Onimusha: Way of the Sword, as well as trailers for games such as Marvel's Cosmic Invasion and Jurassic World Evolution 3, with release dates spanning 2025 and 2026.
The Xbox Spring Sale 2024 has expanded with over 100 additional titles, most of which are exclusive to Xbox Game Pass members. The sale includes discounts on popular games like Fallout, Far Cry, and Tom Clancy's The Division, with offers expected to last until at least April 16th. Interested gamers can find the full list of discounts in the "Deals" section of the Microsoft Store app on their Xbox console.
Metacritic has compiled a list of the best Xbox games of 2023, featuring highly-rated titles such as The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition, Alan Wake 2, Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, Diablo 4, and Resident Evil 4. These games have received rave reviews for their enhancements, storytelling, gameplay, and overall experience. The list also includes other notable games like Street Fighter 6, Persona 4 Golden, Dead Space, and Hogwarts Legacy, showcasing the diverse range of genres and experiences available on the Xbox platform.
The TrueAchievements Game of the Year tournament continues with Alan Wake 2 facing off against Lies of P. Alan Wake 2 is a psychological survival horror game where two protagonists are connected across separate realities, while Lies of P is a thrilling soulslike game that reimagines the story of Pinocchio. The tournament aims to spark discussions about the best Xbox games of the year.
Multiple online retailers are offering Black Friday deals on Xbox games, including first-party Microsoft games like Halo Infinite, Forza Horizon 5, and Minecraft Legends Deluxe Edition at Best Buy, as well as third-party releases like Assassin's Mirage, Lies of P, Resident Evil 4, and Diablo 4 at Amazon. Target also has reduced prices on Xbox games such as Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. Additionally, there are deals on Xbox consoles and controllers, including the Xbox Series X Diablo 4 Bundle and various special edition controllers.
Walmart is rumored to be discontinuing the sale of physical Xbox games in the new year, according to claims made by Limited Run Games CEO, Josh Fairhurst. This follows Best Buy's decision to phase out physical media sales. As the gaming industry increasingly shifts towards digital gaming and cloud streaming services, physical media is becoming less popular. Fairhurst predicts that Walmart and potentially other retailers will make further cuts to physical gaming sections in 2024.