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Microsoft Xbox Games: Buying Advice, Tips, and News

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The company is spinning it as part of an upgrade since it includes an expanded catalog of games.

By Michael Kan
Xbox game pass
5.0 Editors' Choice

Silent Hill f is a tremendous new entry in the horror series that blends well-known hallmarks into something engaging, challenging, and wholly original.

$69.00
at Walmart
By Zackery Cuevas
Silent Hill f 3
3.5

Dying Light: The Beast is a return to form for the RPG series, but its exciting action and parkour are stymied by a ho-hum open-world design.

$59.99
at Steam
By Zackery Cuevas
Dying Light The Beast Hero

Alien treasures are yours for the taking on Sept. 12. See if your PC can run the latest installment with these minimum and recommended system specs.

By Jordan Minor
borderlands 4
4.0

Although it can't match the thrill of a truly new entry in the series, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is an honorable and beautiful recreation of the original stealth masterpiece.

$69.99
at Steam
By Jordan Minor
mgs delta
4.5 Editors' Choice

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance is a near-perfect reintroduction to the classic Sega series, complete with an incredible art style, fast and stylish swordplay, and excellent platforming.

$29.99
at Steam
By Zackery Cuevas
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

The legendary Capcom fighter finally hits South Town in a free DLC for City of the Wolves coming this summer. After some early hands-on time, I'm happy to report Ken Masters makes a seamless leap into the Fatal Fury universe.

By Jeffrey L. Wilson
Ken Fatal Fury City of the Wolves

The Outer Worlds 2 was originally supposed to be the first Xbox title with a $79.99 price tag. But the company is reducing it to $69.99, citing market conditions.

By Michael Kan
Xbox Logo

'It looks like they're abandoning pretty much everything that made the Xbox brand great in the first place,' says Laura Fryer, a former executive producer at Microsoft Game Studios.

By Michael Kan
Xbox marketing

Marvel Cosmic Invasion builds on the foundation laid by TMNT: Shredder's Revenge to craft a visually stunning superhero celebration. Here are my impressions after a Summer Game Fest demo.

By Zackery Cuevas
Marvel Cosmic Invasion

Sega's upcoming racer has rich customization options, cross-platform play, and cool track gimmicks that set it apart from its rival. But is that enough to dethrone the kart king? These are my impressions based on a hands-on demo during Summer Game Fest.

By Zackery Cuevas
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds

505 Studios' new soulslike game is as brutal as it is beautiful. Here's what I thought of the playable Summer Game Fest demo ahead of its July 24 release.

By Zackery Cuevas
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers 5

Missed the big Xbox news? Catch up by checking out the most impressive trailers from Summer Game Fest.

By Gabriel Zamora
Xbox Games Showcase 2025

The beautiful, survival-climbing title scales PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S on November 5.

By Zackery Cuevas
Cairn 1

This is the end of the FTC’s fight to block a $68.7 billion deal that saw Microsoft purchase Activision Blizzard. The deal closed in 2023.

By James Peckham
Microsoft's logo alongside the Activision Blizzard logo on a smartphone
4.0 Editors' Choice

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is a gorgeous RPG with terrific open-world combat that will thrill new players and longtime fans.

$49.99
at PlayStation Store
By Zackery Cuevas
Oblivion 1
4.0

Featuring many beloved titles and new accessibility and graphics options, Capcom Fighting Collection 2 is a fantastic addition to any retro fighting enthusiast's library.

$39.99
at Steam
By Gabriel Zamora
Capcom Vs SNK 2
4.0 Editors' Choice

Featuring many new ways to slaughter hordes of demonic foes, The Dark Ages isn’t just the biggest Doom game yet, but also, surprisingly, the most welcoming to new players.

$69.99
at Steam
By Jordan Minor
doom the dark ages

Rockstar Games released new footage of its much-anticipated, open-world crime epic, but many details remain unanswered. Here's what will make the May 2026 GTA VI release worth the wait.

By Jordan Minor
GTA 6
3.5

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a beautiful RPG with exciting combat, excellent voice work, and a fantastic score, but design constraints may turn off genre fans seeking a grand adventure.

$49.99
at Steam
By Zackery Cuevas
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review