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How to redeem codes on Xbox Series X

Game codes and gift cards and fantastic ways to get and receive gifts on your Xbox Series X/S. Knowing how to actually redeem those codes is a little harder.
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Is Xbox Game Pass really worth it anymore?

With Xbox Game Pass' new price and structure changes, the best deal in gaming is losing its value.
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This is the cheapest way to play Xbox Game Pass, but there’s a catch

You can now play Xbox games with an Amazon Fire TV stick, but that option comes with some notable caveats based on our tests.
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Xbox Game Pass is getting a price hike alongside complicated tier overhaul

All versions of Xbox Game Pass are getting a price hike, while Xbox Game Pass for Console will be replaced with Xbox Game Pass Standard.
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This 4-year-old PlayStation game is topping the sales charts

Sony had a big month in May. According to analyst data, a four-year-old PS4 exclusive was the top-selling game across all platforms.
Deadeye, a person in an orange exosuit, fights dinosaurs in Exoprimal on a street.

Exoprimal ends its seasonal content, but it’s not going extinct just yet

Capcom's other dinosaur-fighting game Exoprimal won't release any new seasonal content, but you still have a chance to play.
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3 Xbox Game Pass games to play this Independence Day weekend (July 4-7)

If you need something to play over this Independence Day holiday weekend, try these three fitting games on Xbox Game Pass.
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Xbox Live is down, so you can’t sign into your Xbox account

Account and profile features for Xbox Live are currently experiencing a major outage, rendering many games on the console unplayable.
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July’s Xbox Game Pass lineup is the best the service has offered in months

Xbox Game Pass is getting a great batch of games in July, including a lot of indie standouts.
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Xbox Game Pass’ new horror game is like a playable John Carpenter movie

If you love John Carpenter movies like The Thing, you owe it to yourself to try Still Wakes the Deep.
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Lost Records: Bloom & Rage delayed because of Life is Strange: Double Exposure

Life is Strange spiritual successor Lost Records: Bloom & Rage got delayed until 2025 because a new, official Life is Strange game launches this October.
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3 new Xbox Game Pass games to play this weekend (June 28-30)

Xbox Game Pass has added some solid games recently. Here are three worth checking out this weekend.
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Surfaced patent shows what an Xbox streaming console would’ve looked like

An older patent shows what the Xbox Keystone streaming device would've looked like.
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Game Pass is coming to your Amazon Fire TV, even if you don’t own an Xbox

Amazon and Microsoft announced that the Xbox app is coming to Fire TV devices, another way to stream Xbox games without a separate console.
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I replaced my Xbox with a smart TV, and it went better than I expected

Can a smart TV filled with gaming apps really replace your consoles? We put that question to the test.
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What are Scadutree Fragments in Elden Ring?

As you progress through Elden Ring's challenging Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, keep an eye out for these helpful items to increase your chances of survival.
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What is Revered Spirit Ash in Elden Ring?

As you make your way through the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, you'll want to find Revered Spirit Ashes to improve your steed and spectral summons.
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5 great weapons you should try in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree

Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree expansion has plenty of great weapons to use, but these are some top picks we think are really worth the effort to find.
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I made 5 predictions for June’s gaming showcases. Here’s what I got right

Last month, we made five big predictions about what we'd see at Summer Game Fest, Nintendo Direct, and more. So, how much did we get right?
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Fable: release date window, trailers, gameplay, and more

Fable 4 was announced at the 2020 Xbox Games Showcase. Here's what we know about the next installment in the Fable series, now helmed by Playground Games.
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Try these 3 Xbox Game Pass horror titles this weekend (June 21-23)

With Still Wakes the Deep out now, why not try some horror games from the Xbox Game Pass library this weekend?
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I’m finally turning into a Valorant fan thanks to its Xbox port

Valorant's console port is a game-changer for anyone who prefers controllers over mouse and keyboard.
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How long is Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree?

Elden Ring's new Shadow of the Erdtree expansion features a lot of content to delve into. Here's how long it's likely to take you to see all of it.
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From horror to cozy: Xbox adds more games to its June Game Pass lineup

Xbox announced the latest slate of games hitting Game Pass this month, including a hew horror game and a cozy adventure.
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Harmonium: The Musical embraces the Deaf community to create something special

I played Harmonium: The Musical and spoke to the developers behind this new adventure game that stars a deaf girl and embraces Deaf culture.
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Nit Nerds News: Exciting new Apple TV 4K features, new Xbox consoles

Today on Nit Nerds News: New Apple TVOS features that will freshen up existing Apple TV 4K boxes. Asus has unveiled some eye-popping new PC monitors.
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Xbox’s multiplatform strategy is already paying off

After just a month, we're already seeing returns on Sea of Thieves leaving Xbox exclusivity for other pastures on PlayStation 5.
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After the Xbox Games Showcase, play these Game Pass greats this weekend (June 14-16)

With so many big Xbox games announced last weekend, these Game Pass titles just became must-play refreshers.
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An Xbox PC Game Pass exclusive just got a release date and no one noticed

Upcoming Xbox strategy game Ara: History Untold got an under the radar release date days after it didn't appear at this past weekend's Xbox Game Showcase.
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Perfect Dark: everything we know so far

It's been years, but the classic first-person shooter has finally reappeared in the reboot simply called Perfect Dark. Here is everything we know.
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You won’t have to wait that much longer for Visions of Mana

Square Enix announced that players excited for Visions of Mana won't have to wait much longer thanks to a newly anounced August release date.
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Age of Mythology: Retold will have controller support on PC from day one

The PC version of Age of Mythology: Retold will have controller support from day one, a World's Edge developer tells Digital Trends.
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Xbox reveals new digital-only consoles and a bigger Xbox Series X

New digital-only Xbox editions are on the way later this year.
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Fable finally shows off some gameplay at the Xbox Games Showcase

We finally got a new trailer for Fable at Summer Game Fest showing off its gameplay.