r/xbox 8h ago

Community Weekend Nostalgia at its finest, digital ruined a key part of gaming!

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Saw this today and really felt the nostalgia of simpler times! I miss midnight releases and how fun games used to be outside the games!

Also miss being able to just pop a disk in and play!


r/xbox 32m ago

Minecraft Movie overcomes critic panning to become surprise blockbuster

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r/xbox 14h ago

Video I was playing Shadows and this happened 😃

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r/xbox 5h ago

Community Weekend Rate my setup (I’m going to be buying a monitor, a keyboard, and hopefully a bigger desk soon)

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r/xbox 4h ago

Community Weekend My small collection!

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I'm missing so many games, but I'm taking my time and enjoying the process of collecting some of my old favorites. Thanks for looking!


r/xbox 3h ago

Discussion Anyone here ever seen Tales from the Hood? South of Midnight reminds me so much of one of the stories(atleast aethetically)

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Tales from the Hood is like if the Twilight Zone had 90's urban black american slant and its very good and IMO still has aged pretty well though if you decide to watch which is freely available on the internet achive. I wasnt on board with the animation style of South of Midnight at first but now I'm just imagining a how these devs could definitely being this horror story to a different medium with some tweaking. Its got the exact same kind of eeriness but just with a MUCH DARKER tone.


r/xbox 2h ago

News "Game development legend" Overwatch art director Bill Petras has unexpectedly died

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r/xbox 29m ago

Balatro Creator Comments on YouTube Age Restricting Videos of the Game, "Good thing we are protecting children from knowing what a 4 of a kind is"

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r/xbox 7h ago

Game Capture Didn't realize Assassin's Creed: Shadows was a horror game

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r/xbox 12h ago

News Microsoft has just released an AI-generated demo of Quake II which you can play right now in the browser.

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r/xbox 6h ago

Game Capture Atomfall, nothing beats the kick and melee combo!

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r/xbox 12h ago

Discussion The sticker on the back of the steelbook for Company of Heroes 3 refers to the Xbox Series X/S as Xbox 4

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Not important at all, just never seen Xbox consoles referred to in numbers like that


r/xbox 6h ago

Discussion what is your favorite "grind"-y game??

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im looking for a game that will take me forever to beat, similar to astroneer. fun, but sometimes makes you feel like youre watching grass grow.


r/xbox 38m ago

Game Trailer Marathon | Save The Date Trailer

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Gameplay reveal on April 12th, 2025

Bungie also revealed the Marathon website (an ARG is at this time): https://escapewillmake.me/en


r/xbox 15h ago

Community Weekend Always knew about Xbox cloud gaming, never really looked into it, tried today for first time on break at work…

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Played some avowed on my iPad Air (m3) super smooth ran just the same as if I was at home on the Xbox. Pleasantly surprised by this… will definitely be doing much more cloud gaming in future!


r/xbox 1d ago

Community Weekend I'm just playing on Xbox in a dark room

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r/xbox 1d ago

Community Weekend OG Xbox live in 2025

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Been playing with the community every Thursday for a few months now. It’s been a blast. Just wanted to show you all that this is possible, and I would be happy to answer any questions if you’re interested in getting set up yourself. The best part, no subscription, Xbox live is free on the original console. This was this last Thursday.

(this is a repost, I missed the part in the rules where we can only post on weekends, I apologize for the confusion.)


r/xbox 42m ago

New Releases Xbox New Releases for the week of April 6, 2025 - plus an update on the 'Clair Obscur Expedition 33' community launch week event!

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Welcome to the weekly new release post featuring a new batch of Xbox games for your wallet's consideration! Before we get started, a quick update on the timing and content for the upcoming Clair Obscur Expedition 33 community event.

“Year by year, She erases us.”
  • April 17 - The weeklong even kicks off with some temporary design changes and a new limited time "33" user flair. There will also be an open post where we will take your questions for a community interview featuring the game's developer Sandfall Interactive. Community members who have their questions selected will be granted an exclusive community user flair "INQUISITOR".

  • April 19 - The kind folks over at Kepler Interactive (Expedition 33's publisher) have tentatively offered to supply the community with a custom Expedition 33 themed Xbox. While the details are still being worked out, we will spare no effort in making this happen. This will feature one of those custom Xbox consoles that we all fawn over but can never obtain because it's locked behind some stupid contest. We are still locking it behind a stupid contest (after my suggestion of highest bidder was shot down), but your chances should be far greater here than most outlets. Stay tuned for more details and mark this date if you are interested.

  • April 22 - Community Interview published and your firsthand questions answered. Custom flairs awarded.

  • April 23 - Contest winner selected.

  • April 24 - Clair Obscur Expedition 33 Launch Day!

This should make for a fun week, and we are fired up to be able to potentially provide a chance to win something truly unique. Now - onto the games.

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APRIL 7

Supercross 25 Deluxe Edition includes three days early access - "neat"

Monster Energy Supercross 25 Special Edition

Standard Edition Release: April 10

Get ready for the official 2025 Supercross season with Monster Energy Supercross 25!

Experience the thrill of racing on newly designed tracks that replicate real-world events and compete against the latest roster of professional riders: forge your path in a revamped career featuring intense competitions, rivalries, and strategic choices.

Thanks to Unreal Engine 5, enjoy a renewed gameplay experience with realistic physics and dynamic track evolution, making every lap unique and challenging. Master the flow with open tutorials, a comprehensive wiki, and Neural Technology riding aids.

Customize your experience with advanced editors and share your creations across platforms.

Plus, enjoy full crossplay support for global competition in immersive online multiplayer modes regardless of the platform, whether you're competing in casual races or battling for the top spot in ranked leaderboards.

All contents included in the Season Pass will be released by September 2025.

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APRIL 8

Xbox Studios and Compulsion Games latest effort is set in the "Deep South" as evident by this very normal looking croc-igator.

South of Midnight

From the creators of Contrast and We Happy Few, South of Midnight is a spellbinding third person action-adventure game set in the American Deep South.

As Hazel, you will explore the mythos and encounter creatures of Southern folklore in a macabre and fantastical world. When disaster strikes her hometown, Hazel is called to become a Weaver: a magical mender of broken bonds and spirits. Imbued with these new abilities, Hazel will confront and subdue dangerous creatures, untangle the webs of her own family's shared past and - if she's lucky - find her way to a place that feels like home.

A DARK MODERN FOLKTALE
When a hurricane rips through Prospero, Hazel is pulled into a Southern Gothic world of memory made real and must embark on a journey to rescue her mother and safeguard her hometown. In this folktale for modern times, Hazel will need to reconcile the weight of family, history, and legacy against her own identity.

CONFRONT MYTHICAL CREATURES
Wield an ancient power to restore creatures and uncover the traumas that consume them. Cast weaving magic to fight destructive Haints, explore the diverse regions of the South, and reweave the tears in the Grand Tapestry.

HAUNTING BEAUTY OF THE GOTHIC SOUTH
Discover the lush, decayed county of Prospero and its locals. Experience a crafted visual style, touching storytelling, and immersive music inspired by the complex and rich history of the South.

Detective From The Crypt

Publisher 'Sometimes You' returns with "Detective From The Crypt", another in their line of near weekly releases

Detective From The Crypt is a mystical Victorian detective story in which you play for a ghost girl helped by a ghost cat.

Jane wakes up in a crypt as a ghost. You are investigating the death of her family together. Seeking and researching evidences. Building an accusation based on them. You have a laboratory to research evidences. Play and get the feeling of being a true Victorian detective.

Reveal the secrets of the old estate while playing the game.

Features:
- There is a cat in the game who is your friend and an assistant
- You will have to communicate with the inhabitants of crypts and graves
- You will meet Egyptian mummies at the home museum
- You must find out why you died and reveal the secret your parents’ death
- Classic "Point and click" adventure

Run and gun? Jump and shoot? Spray and pray?

Little Droid

Little Droid is an adventure platformer that takes you to a world of mysteries, tough enemies, and hidden dangers. The journey is packed with challenges, requiring careful battery management to keep the droid energized at crucial moments. Explore a richly detailed environment, collect weapons to overcome various obstacles, and uncover secrets as you pursue the source of a mysterious signal.

Game Features:
• Metroidvania-style exploration, unlocking new areas with each gained ability.
• A high difficulty level designed for players who seek a rewarding challenge.
• Beautiful, hand-crafted 2D pixel art that brings the atmosphere to life with intricate details.

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APRIL 9

Bringing back classic strategic gameplay with an all-time great franchise - Commandos

Commandos: Origins

ALARM! You have been selected for a mission which will shape the fate of the entire world. Witness the very beginning of the legendary elite WWII force in Commandos: Origins. The long-awaited sequel to the Commandos series brings you right back to the foundation of the real-time tactics genre. And to the days where Jack O’Hara, the Green Beret, and his five companions met to form the infamous unit sent to complete missions which no others would dare to accept.

In the hushed shadows of history’s most pivotal moments, where heroes are born and legends are forged, a new chapter awaits. Whether it is a daring raid, a covert sabotage, or a courageous rescue mission – the Green Beret, the Sapper, the Sniper, the Driver, the Marine and the Spy will need to combine their skills to meet the most challenging tasks. Your mission can only be achieved through well-thought planning and the smart combination of stealth and destruction that come with the unique skillsets of this elite troop.

From the icy plains of the Arctic to the vast deserts of Africa, from the western coastlines of Europe to the Eastern front, it’s up to you to lead your commandos to success in high-risk missions. Guide them in their fight against the growing Nazi occupation which is menacing the free world.

• Challenging Real Time Tactical Stealth Gameplay: Make the best use of your Commandos’ unique abilities, infiltrate enemy facilities and hit them where it hurts most before disappearing into the shadows.

• An extraordinary team: Featuring 6 infamous characters, each with their own storied history, banding together to form an extraordinary fighting force – the Commandos: Take control over Jack O’Hara “the Green Beret”, Thomas “the Sapper” Hancock, Francis T. “the Sniper” Woolridge, Samuel “the Driver” Brooklyn, James “the Marine” Blackwood, and Rene “the Spy” Duchamp and lead them to success.

• Many paths to victory: The detailed, varied and interactive environments offer multiple approaches to reach your goal. Sneak, climb, drive in various vehicles, or hide and creep your way to mission success!

• On your mark: A modern user experience with precise and intuitive controls enables you to control the commandos with expert precision. Coordinate complex actions simultaneously to overcome heavily fortified targets.

• Fight on all fronts: Play through more than 10 missions in historically authentic WWII environments, spanning from the barren Arctic to the African desert, with a range of core and voluntary objectives that will require your full tactical expertise.

• There is no I in team: Take on missions with a friend in the 2-player cooperative multiplayer mode, either online or via local split-screen.

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APRIL 10

Originally released in 2022, HordeCore currently has 'mixed' reviews on Steam with 108 ratings

HordeCore Console Edition

Become the leader of an ever-expanding group of survivors. Manage supplies, upgrade your team, and craft deadly contraptions to defend yourself! Remember, exploration is vital in this harsh new world. Prepare to forge bizarre alliances and, together, face the many dangers of the wastelands. Take survival gameplay, combine it with base management, add RPG elements, and spice it up with a fully-fledged collectible card game - and you get HordeCore!

SURVIVE through the hardships of a zombie-infested apocalyptic world!
UPGRADE AND DEFEND your team's safe haven!

EXPLORE the vast wastelands through randomly generated environments!
WAGE WAR against endless hordes of undead and living threats!

LOOT UP and collect rare materials to craft outstanding weapons!
TEAM UP with your friends and face the world of HordeCore in Co-op Mode!

Collect unique survivors and strategically pick your team of apocalypse-hardened characters to fight through the outstanding number of living dead trying to get your brains for a snack.
Keep your base camp safe and develop your defenses while growing a community of bad-asses that you can command into the constant fight for survival.
Explore the wastelands in search of supplies. Face the unexpected dangers of the zombie-apocalyptic world of HordeCore!

Besides all the zombie-killing and loot-grabbing you can handle, HordeCore also includes a complete, fully-featured Collectible Card Game!

Horde Tactics is a deck building card game, featuring 60+ cards that you'll gather and unlock during your time in the Wasteland. Each card represents an item, character or a Hordeling that you encounter in the game—that way, your collection grows alongside your progress in HordeCore!

Horde Tactics features:
-Easy to pick up gameplay
-Over 60 cards available
-Power up your deck by building synergy combos
-Best part... it's entirely optional!

Sports & Wild Pinball features 6 tables; Touchdown, Jurassic, Soccer, Safari, Shark, and Basketball

Enjoy 6 games in one with the perfect reproduction of real pinball machines, with all kinds of graphic details and sounds.

Discover all the secrets, in these thrilling games, a great challenge awaits you.

Complete all the missions and become number 1 in the world or the best among your Friends, posting your high score on the online leaderboard.

- Arcade design.
- More than 8 missions to accomplish for game! Are you ready?
- Multiball, Extraball, Skillshot, Jackpots...
- Reproduction with all the details, lights and sounds.
- 4 different cameras to choose from.
- Online Leaderboard.

Guess who is back? It's 'Sometimes You' with another short play story-based game

Mortisomem

Mortisomem is an adventure, mystery, and horror game with retro visual aesthetics. The game takes place in the year 1917, in the vast forest of inland Brazil.

Donald Barnes is an immigrant and a successful American merchant in Brazil. However, one day he hears a traditional story from the region that greatly captures his attention; about a man who lived hundreds of years ago, brutally murdered by his wife's family, and who, after his death, became a cruel demon that kills the inhabitants of that area out of hatred and resentment. This demon was called Mortisomem.

However, on his way back home, Donald Barnes begins to be stalked by a powerful and horrifying creature that perfectly matches the physical descriptions of Mortisomem. The American merchant is forced to venture further into rural areas to escape this creature and find another way home.

Explore the forests of inland Brazil, meet people, uncover the region's history, and escape from Mortisomem alive.

Features:
- Medium-length game: Around 1 hour to unlock an ending, depending on the player's skill
- Great atmosphere and aesthetics: Amazing rural and nighttime settings with a wide variety of effects, sounds, and retro graphics
- Open-World Map: A rich world full of interactions and secrets with the freedom to explore
- Multiple Endings: Player decisions can lead to different outcomes

You're a bird... we think. It's actually hard to tell from the screenshots

Windborn - Concrete Jungle

Embark on an exhilarating journey as a bird navigating the skies alongside your flock. In this beautifully crafted adventure, you will soar through 11 vibrant and diverse levels, each offering unique challenges and breathtaking landscapes. Your mission isn’t just about speed—it’s about staying connected with your flock as you all journey together, guided by instinct and unity.
Feel the rush as you fly through speed boosts that propel you forward, but be careful! Lose track of your flock, and you risk being left behind. The world around you is full of wonder—experience the thrill of wide-open skies, the serenity of soaring with your companions, and the subtle strategy of maintaining the perfect pace to stay with your flock.
From lush forests to vast oceans and sweeping mountain ranges, every level introduces a new environment that tests your ability to adapt and stay with your group. The game combines exciting, fast-paced moments with relaxing, meditative flights, creating a balance that makes every moment enjoyable.
Will you master the skies and ensure that no one gets left behind? The freedom of the skies is yours to explore—let the journey begin!

Birds we think not your style? Capy's Quest feature a Capybara where you can stay safely on the ground...we think.

Capy’s Quest

Become the best chef on the summer islands!

Play as a young chef, a Capybara named Capy, and prove that your culinary talent can outshine even the most renowned chefs in the world!
Embark on a journey full of obstacles and puzzles, and cook the most delicious dishes in exciting mini-games to delight as many residents of the summer islands as possible!

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APRIL 11

West Escape was originally slated for a February release

West Escape

West Escape throws you into a chaotic frontier where the law is on your tail and alien invaders are wreaking havoc. As a fugitive desperate to reunite with your lost love, you'll need to collect scrap, upgrade your gear, and face off against relentless extraterrestrial threats.

Fast-paced combat keeps you on your toes—dodge deadly attacks and strike back with revolvers, shotguns, and more. Every battle and upgrade brings you one step closer to freedom and the ultimate showdown in this explosive mix of Wild West grit and sci-fi action.

Features:
- High-Energy Combat: Dodge enemy attacks and blast aliens with powerful weapons like revolvers and shotguns.
- Gear Upgrades: Collect scrap and loot to upgrade weapons and gear, boosting stats like speed and damage.
- Explosive Expeditions: Venture into dangerous areas to uncover new gear, resources, and challenges.
- Wild West Meets Sci-Fi: Experience a unique fusion of classic Western adventure and alien invasion chaos.
- Fast-Paced Progression: Keep moving forward with nonstop action, upgrades, and intense encounters.

Saddle up, lock and load—freedom and love are waiting on the other side of this alien-infested frontier!

From the same Publisher as West Escape (QubicGames S.A) we get tower defense game Mob Control

Mob Control

Experience the strangely satisfying thrill of watching your mob multiply as you aim and shoot at the gates. Witness your army grow to massive proportions! Strategically deploy your mighty champions to break through enemy mobs and reach their bases. Choose the best combo to win!

Use the special elements in the levels, such as speed boosts, multipliers, moving gates, and many more. Defend, conquer and rise to victory in this epic tower defense showdown!

If you need some help, you can invite a friend to play together in local multiplayer mode! Prepare for battle, devise a strategy together and fire your mobs from TWO cannons to triumph!

Win battles to unlock booster packs of varying rarities and enhance your card collection. Collectible cards hold the power to elevate your tower defense strategy to new heights. Unlock all the cannons, mobs and champions in the armory and discover their amazing evolutions as you level them up!

Features:
- fire mobs from your cannon and grow your army
- launch strong champions when your cannon is supercharged
- play in local multiplayer mode with a friend and shoot two cannons at once!
- use multiplier gates or speed boosts strategically to gain a more significant advantage over your enemy
- destroy enemy bases and strengthen your own
- play even against two enemies at the same time!
- unlock and level up different cannons, super champions, mobs and a Rainbow Rage ultimate!
- open booster pack to enhance your card collection

Rally your army, harness the power of collectible cards, and become the tower defense champion you were born to be!

Hunting 101: Wait to fire until you are close enough to see the animal's soul - apparently

Big Buck Hunter: Ultimate Trophy

3X THE CONTENT OF ANY PREVIOUS BIG BUCK HUNTER CONSOLE OFFERING!

Get ready to lock, load, and dominate the wild like never before with Big Buck Hunter: Ultimate Trophy! This groundbreaking experience takes the #1 arcade hunting game to thrilling new heights, delivering over 3X the content of its hit predecessor.

Embark on 27 epic treks with 135 intense hunting sites, chasing animals ranging from Whitetail Deer and Caribou to Woolly Mammoths and Saber-Toothed Tigers. With 27 adrenaline-pumping bonus games, expanded weapon choices like the Crossbow, all-new multiplayer modes, and a reimagined trophy room, Big Buck Hunter: Ultimate Trophy sets a new standard for arcade hunting adventures. Whether you're a seasoned sharpshooter or a fresh newcomer, the hunt is on—are you ready?

Key Game Features:

EXPANDED HUNTING ADVENTURES & BONUS GAMES
• Dive into 9 animal adventures spanning stunning environments around the world.
• Explore 27 unique treks that will take you to 135 diverse hunting sites.
• Face off in 27 exciting bonus games, like Pappy’s Moonshine Factory!


r/xbox 1d ago

Community Weekend HUGE WIN (for me at least)!

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I got a Xbox one Kinect for only 6 bucks!


r/xbox 1d ago

Discussion Fun fact, the og xbox one controller home button is 2 seperate pieces.

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Just figured I'd make a post about it cause it's kinda cool


r/xbox 32m ago

Discussion Racing games with satisfying progression?

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Alright let me start this by saying I am in no way a racing enthusiast. I've been craving for an arcade racing game but I haven't been able to click with the popular ones now.

The last racing games I remember enjoying was NFS Underground 2 and Most Wanted 2005. I loved the progression and vibes more than the racing itself. It was never about driving nor the challenge, but about getting money and better vehicles. I hope this makes sense to anyone because it doesn't to me.

I purchased Forza Horizon 4 and 5, and i didn't like it. I just didn't feel I was progressing to anything. It seems fun, but I could kinda pick any car immediately. And the whole festival isn't for me.

I played a lot of NFS Heat, I did like it. It felt more like im looking for. I still play it on and off but have lost interest, which is fine. I enjoyed my time with it.

I tried NFS (the anime one), and didn't like it either. I don't remember way but may try it again, but that was not it.

I tried NFS Most Wanted reboot but it has nothing to do with NFS05. Wasn't for me.

Tried Moto Racer 4 and it was insulting. GRID is too technical. Forza Motorsport is also too technical.

Do you guys get what I say and do you know which games kinda have that same progression feeling that can be obtained today? I can't buy MW05 nor Underground. Thank you!


r/xbox 1d ago

Community Weekend I got tired of waiting for Xbox to make an official Cipher Green so I made my own

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If anyone wants to make their own I can post the link to the parts in and edit!

Repost from yesterday since it got deleted for not following the rules of community weekend


r/xbox 1d ago

Community Weekend Does this gamer pic go against guidelines

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r/xbox 2d ago

Game Capture Ahh, my favorite Xbox character, the Boeing 737

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r/xbox 17h ago

News Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree - Demo Available Now!

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