Neil Watton

An Xbox gamer since 2002, I bought the big black box just to play Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee. I have since loved every second of the 360's life and am now just as obsessed with the Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S - mostly with the brilliant indie scene that has come to the fore. Gamertag is neil363, feel free to add me to your list.

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The Antstream charge continues with 2 new additions

Antstream add both Berzerk (1980) and Frenzy (1982) to its library, ensuring there are new options for retro gaming fans to enjoy.

Free and paid updates pad out Disney Dreamlight Valley with new Thrills & Spills

Rolling out today for Disney Dreamlight Valley players to get their teeth into are two updates.

The cutest of Suika games: Roofcats Band – Suika Style releases on Xbox

We don't ever expect too much from a game costing £2.49. And that should be the case as Roofcats Band - Suika Style launches on Xbox. In fact, the only thing we really want is a super cute Suika game. And that's exactly what this is. 

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An alien invasion is taking hold and it's down to you to put a stop to things. The question is, should you bother joining the Space Mercenary Defense Force?

Ghibli-esque Hoa platform leap to Xbox and PlayStation in July

Previously announced for Nintendo Switch and PC, PM Studios have today confirmed that Hoa will be coming to Xbox and PlayStation consoles this summer.

Linkin Park headline a trio of new FUSER acts

We've known for a while that Harmonix would be infusing FUSER with multiple DLC packs in order to keep their DJ-a-thon party-starting musical-masterpiece fresh and exciting. And that's been the case since launch too, with a whole plethora of brilliant new tracks having hit the game. Today though it's time to increase the crates once more with three new tracks from three new artists hitting the game - and it's Linkin Park who headline matters.

Top casino games for X-Box

Casino games are becoming one of the most popular types of games on all platforms, and for Xbox is no different.

Embr coming to Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and PC

If you wish to embrace the heat and get involved in some firefighting, the options on the table are a little limited. Aside from the recently announced Fire Commander in fact, those options have pretty much burnt their way through to hell. But that may well change as Embr prepares to leave PC Early Access this summer - dropping onto Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo Switch at the same time.

Fire Commander and War Hospital announced for Xbox, PlayStation and PC

Are you ready to experience a couple of intense tactical takes on everyday heroes? Movie Games are coming to market with Fire Commander and War Hospital for Xbox, PlayStation and PC.

Team17 to dish up new culinary combat with Epic Chef on PC and console

If there's anyone who knows a thing or two about some kitchen capers, it's Team17. After-all, it is they who have been the pushing power behind the brilliant Overcooked! series of games. Now though T17 are combining with Infinigon Games to deliver a sumptuous story and frantic food fights to the PC and console menu later this year.

Jump on The Last Divinity DLC for Monster Train

It wasn't that long ago when Monster Train gave us the opportunity to embark on some new deck-building gameplay with release of the base game back in December. It went down brilliantly well too, and on the back of that success the team at Good Shepherd Entertainment have been good enough to provide us gamers with a host of new content via The Last Divinity DLC.

Hack and slash with Ruvato: Original Complex on Xbox

Kicking back with controller in hand and delightfully hacking and slashing your way through multiple enemies may well be all you want in life. And if that's the case, and an anime-style floats your boat for good measure, Ruvato: Original Complex on Xbox may be for you.

Tony Hawk’s goes next-gen with Xbox Series X|S and PS5 optimisation

When Activision brought Tony Hawk's back from the dead in 2020 with reworked, rebooted versions of the classic Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 and 2, skate fans were in for a treat with a game that provided everything they could ever have wanted in a skating title. But like many, Activision haven't sat on their laurels, and today we see Tony hit the next-gen with fully optimised skating action on Xbox Series X|S and PS5.

Fire the shots with Tank Brawl 2: Armor Fury on Xbox

There are a ton of tank-themed titles kicking around on the Xbox Store. World of Tanks is the biggy, but then there are many more smaller shooting experiences present - Retro Tanks, Attack of the Toy Tanks, Of Tanks and Demons and the brilliantly named Tanky Tanks, for four. We can add another into the mix now though as Tank Brawl 2: Armor Fury rolls out for action.

Become the Commander of Spacebase Startopia on Xbox One, Series X|S, PS4, PS5 and PC

Economic simulation, empire building, classic RTS skimish action, challenging single player campaign, versatile battle mode, competitive and cooperative multiplayer AND a ton of humour. Should you wish to become the Commander of Spacebase Startopia you're going to have a lot on your plate.

Welcome to the wondrous Balan Wonderworld!

Ever since the initial announcement back in the summer of 2020, Balan Wonderworld has had a bit of hype around it. It's from the creators of Sonic the Hedgehog for one, but then with the power of Square Enix behind it, the deliverance of a wonderfully creative and exciting world, AND the opportunity to work some magic with numerous technicolored dreamcoats, those hype meters went into overdrive. Now though it's time for us players to really experience everything that has been created as Balan Wonderworld releases on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch and PC.

Head to Valhalla in Die With Glory on Xbox

Since 2017, Die With Glory has been doing the rounds on PC and mobile, giving players the opportunity to fall into the shoes of a brave old viking warrior as they head of on the search of glory, and Valhalla. Today that same adventure comes to Xbox, and whilst those looking for the true afterlife would probably be best served by Ubisoft's epic Assassin's Creed Valhalla, this may well be able to fill a short, sharp gap.

Spanning time and space, Genesis Noir comes to Xbox and Game Pass

Sometimes the simplest of gaming experiences are the best. At others, it's all about the wider picture. Genesis Noir is one of those latter games - a game centred around time, space and the chance to save your true love. And it just so happens to be available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox Game Pass.

Break free with One Escape on Xbox One, Series X|S, PS4, PS5 and Switch

Fancy involving yourself with the ultimate jailbreak? One Escape is out now on Xbox, PlayStation and Switch - with full next-gen optimisation in place.

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