The Xbox Guide

Why the Xbox Showcase going digital-only is a disaster for its fans Earlier this week we were treated to confirmation of the time and date for this year’s Xbox Showcase (June 8th, 6pm BST). Included in that article is a note that states: I think we’re supposed to be…

I can't help but mourn for the loss of in-person events like we used to have for E3. I also think it's representative of Xbox's revised strategy over the past few years. #Xbox

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With the Xbox Developer Direct coming tomorrow, we've put together a handy (and tongue in cheek) DEFCON rating system for #Xbox becoming a third party publisher.

Will we see a move up the levels tomorrow? (Currently at DEFCON 5)

Game Pass 2024 - Year In Review Was 2024 the year Microsoft got their release line-up in a good place? Sadly, it wasn’t quite that simple.

We take a look at 2024's #XboxGamePass performance in terms of additions and games leaving the service, particularly compared to 2023. We saw more first party games, but they didn't all land as well as they could have.

Was it a better year in your opinion?

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I missed the boat (ha) on this a little but our Game of the Year for 2024 is Still Wakes the Deep.

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Very underrated with a Metascore of 74, it's one of those games you HAVE to play, if just to experience the atmosphere of it.

And still available on #XboxGamePass