Microsoft wants users to have more things to do on the Xbox App. One new feature arriving very soon is the ability to purchase games and subscriptions directly from the app itself. However, it does come with one downside; Microsoft says remote play within the Xbox app is not happening as originally promised. Instead, Remote Play will be accessed via your mobile browser. The company revealed its plans to let users purchase games and subscriptions through the app late last year. It has taken Xbox a few months to get the feature ready, but Microsoft says it will roll out to everyone “very soon”. At the moment, it is only available to beta testers. The new app version with the feature will now include a “Buy” tab on game pages where you can immediately purchase the game or service. Xbox says users can also pre-order games and have them preinstalled onto their linked console. They will also be able to manage their Game Pass Ultimate perks and redeem vouchers for the service. The new buying feature seems like such a basic thing to have on the app, and it is strange that it’s only arriving now. However, it is still great to see. This means you’ll be able to browse the store and buy games on sale (or not) without worrying about having your console nearby. The preinstall feature is also cool if you make use of the Xbox Series X/S low power mode. It means games will automatically install when you purchase them. Microsoft also announced some changes to the Xbox Cloud service, including the ability to stream select games that you own. But we don’t have that service in South Africa, so I doubt you really care. Original article on GLITCHED Written by Marco Cocomello

Ubisoft is taking another crack at the battle royale genre, this time with a new game inspired by Apex Legends. That’s according to sources close to Insider Gaming which claim that the untitled battle royale is called “Scout.” Apparently, it’s been in development for a few years already and could be close to release. As reported by Insider Gaming, Ubisoft is taking a few pages from the book of Apex Legends for its own new battle royale game. According to the report, the characters in “Scout” are said to be quite similar in design to familiar Apex characters like Pathfinder, Wraith and Lifeline. Higher-ups at Ubisoft apparently want to take advantage of Apex Legends‘ dwindling player base, which has been on the steady decline over the past year. The reality is interest in battle royale games isn’t as strong as it once was several years ago. While games like Fortnite manage to stay afloat thanks to its strong pop culture crossovers and collaborations, other titles within the genre have failed to hold the attention of players who might be getting fatigued by its gameplay (not to mention all the other options on the market constantly competing for your attention and money). Ubisoft’s first attempt at breaking into the battle royale trend was with 2020’s short-lived Hyper Scape, which had its servers shut down in April 2022 after failing to retain its player base. At this point, the industry was flooded with battle royale games so it didn’t help Ubisoft’s cause. It’s a truly baffling decision to try and make yet another battle royale game seeing as the industry has slowly shied away from the trend when it realised there’s little room for competition against the bigger names like Fortnite and Apex Legends, despite being the second most popular battle royale game out, is showing signs of dropping off already. Source: Insider Gaming Original article on GLITCHED

To celebrate the launch of the anticipated DOOM: The Dark Ages next month, Xbox has announced fancy new controllers and console skins. The collection is exclusive to the Microsoft Store this time around and is not the usual “limited” stuff that Microsoft does where they make a single controller and console, and give it away to fans through social media – the Deadpool X Wolverine stuff is one of these examples. The new DOOM: The Dark Ages goodies come with two controllers. One is the standard Xbox Wireless Controller that features the Doom Slayer’s armour with a green wrapping, red analogue stick and a red Mark of the Slayer. The other is the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 in a cool-looking transparent red shell. The transparent red plastic is on the front of the controller and you can see some of the internals but it is meant to look like blood. Then there’s the Xbox Series X Console Wrap. The wrap is “inspired by an omen of DOOM” according to the official webpage. Inside the wrap, you’ll find some devilish text and symbols. Sort of looks like a tome to summon hell itself. The outside then features the Mark of the Slayer. Together, the entire collection looks really awesome. At the moment, it is all available exclusively on the Microsoft Store. We don’t know yet whether or not the items will be sold outside of the store. According to the listings, the exclusivity is timed so perhaps we’ll be able to purchase them somewhere down the line. If you have the means to buy them from the store, and live in a country where the store is available, you can visit the landing page here. The Xbox Wireless Controller is $79.99, The Xbox Elite 2 controller is $199.99, and the Xbox Series X wrap is $54,99. DOOM: The Dark Ages is expected to launch on 15 May. Source: Xbox Original article on GLITCHED Written by Marco Cocomello

Assassin’s Creed Shadows has done incredibly well for Ubisoft. According to the latest game sales and reports from NPD, the game is now ranked as the second-best-selling release of 2025 so far. Mat Piscatella says that Assassin’s Creed Shadows has been the best-selling game in the US for three weeks already, meaning it has remained at the top spot since its launch day. However, comparing it to other 2025 games, the report says it is slowly trailing behind Monster Hunter Wilds, which is so far the best-selling game in 2025. Capcom announced that Monster Hunter Wilds amassed 10 million copies sold by the end of March 2025. So it is likely that Assassin’s Creed Shadows is sitting in the high 5 million copies at the moment. The last we heard from Ubisoft, the studio confirmed that 3 million players had jumped into the game by 27 March. Given that it has been a few weeks since this announcement, it is likely the game has surpassed 4 or 5 million since. The success of Assassin’s Creed Shadows is well-deserved. In my review, I praised the game’s excellent world and combat variety. It is likely the best entry in the series since Black Flag. Ubisoft is also planning to reveal DLC for the game in the coming months as the Shadows platform is expected to grow with free game updates, story content, and more. Source: Bluesky Original article on GLITCHED Written by Marco Cocomello