Xbox Series X stories

Xbox review: Clean Up Earth turns rubbish clearing into a calm, co-op scavenger hunt, but its repetition and battery-gated gadgets test patience.

Marathon review: Bungie's extraction shooter boasts slick gunplay and sharp visuals, but sparse launch content and a console fee blunt its appeal.

GTA 6's switch away from Nintendo Switch 2 at launch underlines a wider shift as studios rethink portable play, exclusives and hybrid gaming.

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach lands on PC with ultrawide support, unlocked framerates and slick visuals, but remains an odd, divisive journey.

Life Is Strange: Reunion reunites Max and Chloe in a three-day time-bending mystery at Caledon University, with choices shaping who survives.

Marvel MaXimum Collection revives six 1990s Marvel brawlers on Xbox Series X, adding save states, rewind and online co-op for nostalgic fans.

Wizards of the Coast and Invoke Studios announce WARLOCK, a dark fantasy Dungeons & Dragons action-adventure for PC, PS5 and Xbox due in 2027.

Konami and Koei Tecmo add Silent Hill f costumes and accessories to Fatal Frame II remake, alongside a 10% Steam bundle discount.

Screamer on Xbox Series X delivers fast, anime-flavoured arcade racing and inventive mechanics, but balance issues may test casual drivers.

Starfield lands on PS5 on 8 April, joined by the Terran Armada expansion, Free Lanes update and a broad price cut across editions.

Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake scares up smart tweaks and gyro thrills on Switch 2, but creaky 30fps and cut content haunt it.

Monster Hunter Stories 3 brings rich JRPG depth, gorgeous PS5 visuals and turn-based battles, but a steep learning curve and spikes frustrate.

Sumerian Six delivers tense, inventive stealth on Xbox Series X, but a brutal game-breaking bug stalls progress near the campaign's end.

WWE 2K26 refines last year's overhaul with richer modes and CM Punk nostalgia, but grindy unlocks and framerate dips hold it back.

Honeycomb's Echo Aviation Controller delivers desk‑friendly, precision flight sim controls, with quirks in setup but impressive immersion.

Ride 6 swaps open worlds for pure two-wheeled thrills, blending exacting physics, stunning bikes and tough racing on Xbox Series X.

Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade dazzles on Switch 2, trading PS5 polish for handheld brilliance, smart tweaks and superb combat.

Taxi Chaos 2 offers colourful, gadget-packed cab rides on Xbox Series X, but repetition and frustration stall its Crazy Taxi ambitions.

Rooftops & Alleys turns parkour into a trick-chasing scorefest, exhilarating to master but held back by scant modes and just six stages.

R-Type Delta: HD Boosted revives the 1998 classic with HD graphics and new modes on Xbox Series X, yet its punishing difficulty may deter newcomers.