Neil Watton

An Xbox Game Pass subscription is the very best way of getting access to a multitude of games without having to pay a pretty penny for the privilege. But hot on the heels of Xbox's finest gaming subscription comes the Xbox Deals With Gold and Spotlight Sale. And yet again, one week on from seeing a whole host of brilliantly discounted titles in the last sale, the Xbox Deals With Gold and Spotlight Sale for 11th-17th August 2020 is upon us - and yes, it's chock full of brilliantly discounted Xbox games. They may not be free to play like those via Game Pass, but they are dirt cheap and you'd be crazy to dismiss them.

Created by Timsea Studios, with publishing rights handled by those at BadLand Publishing, Adome is getting set for its final development push, ahead of launch on Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch and PC. Today a brand new teaser trailer has emerged, alongside confirmation of that release window.

The Xbox Summer Fest Demo Event was a great way of allowing gamers the chance to check out early versions of some of the most hotly anticipated Xbox titles. One of those that stood out amongst all the rest was that of The Vale: Shadow of the Crown. Developed in close consultation with the Canadian Institute for the Blind, The Vale is an audio experience that will have you fighting off enemies, exploring worlds, and losing yourself in a rich narrative. We just had to find out more about how this highly intriguing, hugely immersive title came about, and thankfully the founder and Studio Director of Falling Squirrel - David Evans - was more than happy to take our questions.

Even though HardCube on Xbox One is a relatively cheap purchase, I can’t in all honesty recommend anyone purchase it, unless all they are bothered about is grabbing some super easy achievements and Gamerscore. It’s a poor addition to the puzzle platformer, and can’t hold any form of light to those ball rolling games from decades past.

WarriOrb is now available on Xbox One. And you should probably be considering a purchase.

It has to be said that Tropico 6 is a bit of a mad old affair. Governed by El Presidente, what happens in Tropico, stays in Tropico. Occasionally. Now though the whole Tropico 6 experience is getting enhanced with the addition of the Lobbyistico Pack - a DLC offering that sees corruption come to the fore... even more than usual.

The launch of Fast & Furious 9 on the big screen may have been pushed back until 2021, but there is still one way fans of the franchise can get their adrenaline-fuelled fix - Fast & Furious Crossroads is here and available to purchase on Xbox One, PS4 and PC.

With a Kula World vibe, and some Marble Madness elements, first impressions of HardCube on Xbox One are those of interest. And then the price comes in, and those same interest levels skyrocket.

Railway Empire has been stopping off at various stations for a good few years, having first launched the base game to Xbox One back at the start of 2018. Since then though we've been witness to a number of DLC packs, taking gamers around the globe and allowing them to expand their horizons with a whole raft of new opportunities. Today that base game and all those packs come together as one, as Railway Empire - Complete Collection rolls out to Xbox One, PS4 and PC.

Ready to head under the waves and go up against the most fearsome of foes? Swimsanity is here - launching on Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC.

We've long had the chance to join Bureau Director Jesse Faden in the Oldest House with Control, and have already discovered many more secrets in The Foundation expansion. Now though it's time to shine some light on AWE as 505 Games and Remedy Entertainment detail and date the next thrilling instalment for Control.

Swimsanity is a good, fun underwater shooter when played with friends, and an absolutely brutal beast when taken on alone. If you’re able to gather up a party of like-minded fellows and fancy taking on a new shooting adventure, whilst occasionally kicking back with the laughs of some competitive play, then Swimsanity on Xbox One is certainly a game to consider.

Some of the very best games have emerged from the indie scene over the years, and come 2021 we'll be seeing another entry from a hugely exciting indie developer. Last Days of Lazarus is coming to Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC, and with the history of the team behind it, this is one first person adventure that you should be keeping a serious eye on.

Digging away forever more; it's something us gamers are more than used to. But that doesn't mean it ever gets boring and with the launch of UnderMine on Xbox One, Xbox Game Pass and PC, that digging need not stop. Especially when there's a ton of loot to be found.

Still battling through with Resident Evil 3 and Resident Evil Resistance? The latest DLC drops for the games are here, and if you're after a bit more customisation or a helping hand, they certainly do the business.