Read our Rocket League review. Quickly approaching its first decade on the market, Warframe is a perfect example of creating a compelling game and ensuring that every update adds meaningful content that appeals to a fanbase. Warframe has done just that since , transforming the original space-ninja saga into a grand and sweeping adventure across the cosmos that has an unreal number of distractions within its design.
From its engaging storyline to its expansive multiplayer, you'll seldom run out of things to do in Warframe. And that's a consistent joy that you'll experience long before you even consider throwing some extra coin towards developer Digital Extremes. Read our Warframe review.
A decade after it first came lumbering into view with its selection of armored assault vehicles, World of Tanks has proven that its wartime multiplayer is still one of the best on the market.
Providing exactly what it promises on the box, World of Tanks pits you against other players in cutting-edge military hardware, with each tank boasting a surprising amount of realism and small details in its design. Don't ask how it works; just smile, wave, and make certain the turret is in the optimum firing position. Read our World of Tanks review. Got a news tip or want to contact us directly?
Email news gamespot. Apex Legends Apex Legends Appearing seemingly out of nowhere in , EA and Respawn Entertainment's Apex Legends has been one of the best and most popular battle royale games on the market since then.
Brawlhalla Brawlhalla Fighting games with a Smash Bros. Call of Duty: Warzone Call of Duty: Warzone One of the biggest pillars of the battle royale scene, Call of Duty: Warzone has everything you could ask for in a game to see just who the last person standing will be. Destiny 2 Destiny 2 Even if you're not planning to buy any of its major expansions or season pass content, Destiny 2 still offers a plethora of activities that can distract you for hours.
Fortnite Fortnite Easily one of the biggest games of all time, Fortnite has become a mainstream success story with its frequent events, celebrity crossovers, and the building of a Metaverse that has pulled in characters from across pop culture to its sunny shores.
Halo Infinite Halo Infinite Microsoft celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Xbox console in grand style in by releasing Halo Infinite's multiplayer to the masses. Killer Instinct Killer Instinct One of the oldest names in the fighting game scene, Killer Instinct is an underrated masterpiece of well-crafted brawling.
Rocket League Rocket League Rocket-powered cars. Warframe Warframe Quickly approaching its first decade on the market, Warframe is a perfect example of creating a compelling game and ensuring that every update adds meaningful content that appeals to a fanbase.
World of Tanks A decade after it first came lumbering into view with its selection of armored assault vehicles, World of Tanks has proven that its wartime multiplayer is still one of the best on the market. Xbox Series X. Best of It's also available on Xbox Game Pass for free, so you don't need to buy it if you have a subscription.
Already one of the best fighting games in recent memory, Mortal Kombat 11 is even more impressive on the powerful Xbox Series X hardware. Featuring 4K resolution and new visual flourishes, the gruesome action on screen is rendered in a ridiculous amount of detail.
The base game already had an ample amount of content, including multiple single-player modes and competitive multiplayer. The Ultimate edition tosses in the Aftermath story expansion and Kombat packs including 12 additional fighters. Mortal Kombat 11 is one of those rare fighting games that balances solo and multiplayer content well, and it's also the type of fighter that's appealing to both casual players and die-hard fans alike.
See our Mortal Kombat 11 review. No Man's Sky, much like Sea of Thieves, has improved mightily since launch. Over the course of four-plus years, developer Hello Games has released steady and substantial updates that have brought the space exploration game closer to its original, ambitious vision.
No Man's Sky now features far more tangible activities, including base-building and even racing vehicles across tracks in multiplayer. No Man's Sky's next-gen update allows the game to run in 4K at 60fps. The performance enhancements also extend to lighting and shadows, which makes each of the randomly generated planets look even more detailed and alive.
No Man's Sky is on Xbox Game Pass, so subscribers should absolutely check it out to see if they enjoy its loop. See our No Man's Sky Next review. The stirring sequel runs in 4K at fps and supports HDR. Since Ori and the Will of the Wisps is filled with evocative, colorful settings and fast-paced platforming sequences, the boost in performance makes the already stellar experience even better.
Ori and the Will of the Wisps is more of an action-platformer than its predecessor and introduces a number of new moves to employ in combat against enemies both big and small. The sprawling map is deftly designed to force you to make full use of Ori's expanded arsenal, which creates a more dynamic and satisfying adventure. If you haven't played Ori and the Blind Forest, you should play that first to get the full emotional weight of the understated but profound tale.
Both games are available in the Xbox Game Pass library. See our Ori and the Will of the Wisps review. Remarkably, Psychonauts 2 is even better than its predecessor.
After suffering multiple delays, Psychonauts 2 released over the summer to critical acclaim. The return to the psychic camp for kids was long overdue, and Double Fine made the most of this sequel.
It retains the humor and charming storytelling of the original while refining the platforming gameplay and upping the psychedelic nature of the levels. From a gameplay perspective, Psychonauts 2 is a huge improvement over its predecessor, both when traversing the levels and fighting baddies in combat. Where Psychonauts 2 really shines, however, is in its portrayal of its characters. Revolving around empathy and growth, Psychonauts 2 has an impactful message.
See our Psychonauts 2 review. Rainbow Six Siege is an undying beast in the first-person shooter genre. Though it released fairly early on in the last console cycle, it still has a dedicated and large user base.
Rainbow Six Siege's longevity can be attributed to Ubisoft's steady drip of content, including new maps and a growing list of unique operators that have their own distinct playstyle. Siege also just has great bones thanks to precise gunplay and a deep tactical focus that makes each match incredibly exciting.
On Series X, Siege has performance and resolution modes. The former supports fps in dynamic 4K, while the latter keeps the action at 60fps in native 4K. Rainbow Six Siege has a relatively steep learning curve, but you can check it out on Game Pass to see if it's your kind of game. See our Rainbow Six Siege review.
The second game starring Ethan Winters rather than one of the series' longtime protagonists, Resident Evil Village is a unique mashup of several different horror games in one. It has the atmospheric, tension-building pure terror of PT as well as the all-out action of some of the later Resident Evil games, as well as the constant hide-and-seek segments made famous in Resident Evil 2.
None of these happen at the same time, but rather than make Village feel scattershot, this design decision keeps it from ever feeling stale over its hour playtime. It gets pretty goofy, even for a Resident Evil game, but Capcom's clarity of vision means the series is in very good shape.
See our Resident Evil Village review. Sea of Thieves has come a long way since launching in Rare has turned Sea of Thieves from a somewhat shallow pirate adventure into a swashbuckling success thanks to steady updates that have drastically overhauled the experience. Most importantly, Sea of Thieves now has an abundance of content, ranging from story missions to skeleton fleet hunts and much more.
With better systems and more tangible rewards at stake, the core Sea of Thieves experience is more satisfying. The reduced load times on both consoles really help limit interruptions during your voyage, too.
See our Sea of Thieves review. Tales of Arise looks far different than previous entries in the long-running series. Instead of just giving it a fresh coat of paint, Bandai Namco significantly overhauled the visuals, giving it a stunning visual presentation that retains the anime look while looking far more realistic than before. The combat system is also overhauled, with the fast-paced real-time combat featuring more elaborate systems. Tales of Arise also features one of the best cast of characters from the series in a long time.
See our Tales of Arise review. With 4K resolution and up to fps, the particle effects that are so integral to Tetris Effect's presentation are even more detailed and stunning.
Beyond the enhancements, Tetris Effect: Connected is just a delightfully inventive take on the best puzzle game ever made. It turns Tetris into an all-encompassing visual and audio experience thanks to an explosion of colors seen both in and outside the grid and the reactive tunes that will have you nodding along to the beat.
In addition to an already great stable of modes, the Connected edition comes with great cooperative and competitive multiplayer modes to play locally or online.
It's a relaxing experience, and one that's perfect to play for short spurts over the course of months or even years.
See our Tetris Effect Connected review. Yakuza: Like a Dragon released as a launch title for Xbox Series X with better performance, including options for native 4K or a solid 60fps at a slightly lower resolution, and these visual enhancements make Like a Dragon's world more vibrant and detailed. Sega has never been afraid to take risks with the quirky and moving Yakuza franchise, and Like a Dragon takes the biggest risk in franchise history by moving away from beat-'em-up combat in favor of a turn-based RPG system.
The change funnels in from the personality of the new protagonist Ichiban Kasuga. Ichiban's mind often wanders, and he sees himself as a hero ripped out of Dragon Quest.
Xbox-owning baseball fans have been waiting an entire console generation to play a great simulation of America's pastime once again, and thanks to MLB making Sony take the phenomenal MLB The Show multiplatform, it is now here on Xbox Series X. This year's game brings a long-requested feature, a stadium creator , as a next-gen exclusive option, while continuing to deliver a fantastic looking, sounding, and playing baseball game to the field, with great modes like the long-running Road to the Show as well as newer favorites like March to October.
Destiny 2' s new seasonal model was met with a bit of hesitance at first, but what Bungie has delivered is instead a compelling narrative that intertwines story beats from season to season. The fact that the game had major enhancements on the Sereis X including an FOV slider and hz mode in crucible and 60hz across all modes only adds more reasons to give this one a shot if you have the TV to support all the frames you can handle.
The fact that it has been added to Game Pass only sweetens the deal bringing more players into the fold. Whether you're looking to push back the darkness with Stasis or just shoot things with cool guns Destiny has proven the test of time and keeps players coming back. The next large-scale expansion for Destiny 2, The Witch Queen , will be released on February 22, — the same day its Forsaken expansion goes into the Destiny Content Vault.
It's been torn down to the studs and rebuilt in grand fashion, and even better, it's been upgraded AGAIN for Xbox Series X with support for fps gameplay. Forza Horizon 4 may be a couple of years old, but it's never too late to get on board; new, free cars are still being injected into the game every month.
Don't confuse this with the game you may have already bought on Xbox One — NBA 2K21 on Xbox Series X is a totally new, built-for-next-gen version that has different game modes, tech, visuals, and more. And it looks fantastic. In fact, this might be the most "next-gen" looking game of the Series X launch lineup. It's a pretty good basketball sim too!
The series' next iteration, NBA 2K22 , is now available. Our review of 2K22 says the basketball sim "has the best offensive flow in years, matched by improvements to defense. Is it a nice looking game with a whimsical, fairy-tale tone and graphics to match? Yes, most certainly. But you need to play It Takes Two with a friend or loved one either on the couch or via online play, of course, since It Takes Two cannot be played alone because it is simply one of the best and most unique multiplayer experiences you can find these days.
Play it and we promise you'll smile. Ichiban Kasuga and his loyal party of down on their luck misfits are all lovable in their own quirky ways, and absolutely live up to the high standard set by Kiryu, Majima, and the rest of the Yakuza series mainstays.
Yakuza: Like a Dragon is funny, emotional, expertly acted both in English and Japanese, and is just an all-around wonderful RPG that pays homage to the genres roots.
Yakuza 8 is now in development at Ryo Ga Gotoku Studio. It'll be a direct sequel to Like a Dragon, set a few years later. Agent 47's latest and for now, last outing is not only a much better game than its two last-gen predecessors, it's a much prettier one too. Hitman 3 has some truly breathtaking scenes from an eye-candy perspective, and of course it runs great on the Xbox Series X as well.
The first mission in Dubai will get you hooked, but the remaining five — including the second one, which is essentially like a playable version of the fantastic film Knives Out — will keep your new Xbox powered on as you try out the myriad ways to take out your targets. IO's plans for Hitman 3 in include new maps, new storylines, and new modes. The developer is also working on Project , a new James Bond game , and a new IP rumored to be an Xbox-exclusive fantasy game.
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