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Ignore everything else, this is the true "objective" list of the best Xbox and PC games of 2024

2024 has come to a close, so here's the definitive list of all the best Xbox and PC games of the year... At least in my opinion, which is also objective fact.

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Call of Duty continues to dominate the charts as the most-played game on Xbox and PlayStation after a free trial weekend

Call of Duty continues to dominate the charts as the most-played game on Xbox and PlayStation after a free trial weekend

The holidays have graced many of us with more free time than usual, but it hasn't helped other games dethrone Call of Duty as the most played game for the week of December 21.

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Xbox Series X vs Xbox Series X Digital Edition: comparing price, design, specs, performance and more

Xbox Series X vs Xbox Series X Digital Edition: comparing price, design, specs, performance and more

We break down the key similarities and differences between the Xbox Series X and the Xbox Series X Digital Edition.

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Xbox in 2025: a make-or-break year for Microsoft's console

2025 could be a make-or-break year for Xbox, and it has to capitalize on recent first-party successes and a potential handheld device would be a boon.

Got a new Xbox Series X? Here are 5 games you need to play first

There a wide variety of first and third-party games to play on the Xbox Series X — are are five to get you started.

Square Enix: 'Final Fantasy VII Rebirth' "cannot be exclusive to one console," again implying an eventualXboxlaunch

Square Enix recently revealed during an interview with IGN that Final Fantasy VII Rebirth cannot remain exclusive to one console if they wish sell it to a wider audience, which means we could see a potential Xbox port down the road.

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Monster Hunter Wilds preorder guide – Which edition should you hunt for and buy?

Monster Hunter Wilds is nearly here and preorders have gone live for. Here's every edition of the game available to pre-order so you can decide which one to buy.

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Over a decade of unreleased classic Halo content just leaked amid major "Digsite" controversy

Over a decade of unreleased classic Halo content just leaked amid major "Digsite" controversy

The big leak contains unreleased and pre-release content from Bungie-era Halo games from Halo CE up to Halo 3 and Reach.

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[UPDATED] Xbox has deployed a fix for the latest outages affecting Cloud Gaming and Remote Play services

[UPDATED] Xbox has deployed a fix for the latest outages affecting Cloud Gaming and Remote Play services

Xbox's Cloud Gaming and remote play services are seeing excessively long load times as holiday demand hits servers.

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Don't stress, Epic Games says you can still unlock Fortnite's Xbox-exclusive Master Chief skin

Don't stress, Epic Games says you can still unlock Fortnite's Xbox-exclusive Master Chief skin

A previous announcement to the contrary was a mistake.

Xbox year in review 2024: 'Next year, we promise'

Xbox year in review 2024: 'Next year, we promise'

Xbox still needs more to offer fans from its huge first-party studio lineup, but it’s clearer than ever the brand’s fate lies away from hardware.

Xbox's new 'Sebile' controller breaks cover in this new patent, and we now know what the weird grippy "trousers" are for

Xbox's new 'Sebile' controller breaks cover in this new patent, and we now know what the weird grippy "trousers" are for

Sebile is the codename for a new Xbox controller, and this new patent details how the haptics will work, among other things.

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Despite "a rocky couple of years," analyst reckons Xbox's console war is "actually looking pretty bright" - "If you look at the PlayStation sales chart, you see a lot of Microsoft on there"

Despite "a rocky couple of years," analyst reckons Xbox's console war is "actually looking pretty bright" - "If you look at the PlayStation sales chart, you see a lot of Microsoft on there"

"You look at their results in their earnings reports, and you go, okay, that looks pretty darn good"

Is Monster Hunter Wilds coming to Xbox Game Pass?

Is Monster Hunter Wilds coming to Xbox Game Pass?

Monster Hunter Wilds will soon stampede onto Xbox but will it come to Xbox Game Pass? Here's what you need to know.

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The gaming stories and trends that defined 2024

Here are five of the top stories and trends that defined 2024 in gaming across all facets of the industry.

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Generate a "Spotify Wrapped" style 2024 recap for your Twitter/X account with this free AI tool

Twitter Wrapped by Exa.AI generates a 2024 recap of your Twitter/X account, and it's pretty great.

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This is your yearly reminder that the Xbox naming scheme is bad, and Microsoft should feel bad

The Fast and the Furious franchise has a better naming scheme than Xbox does, and that's a real bummer, dude.

13 best video games of 2024 — our favorites on PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X and PC

It's been another fantastic year for new video games and these are the 13 must-play titles released in 2024 across platforms according to the Tom's Guide staff.

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Dragons, demons and Grand Theft Auto VI: the games to look out for in 2025

Vice City returns, but there are plenty of new games and reboots, from Monster Hunter Wilds and Atomfall to Civilization VII and DOOM: The Dark Ages

PlayStation's 2024 in review: Software and hardware underwhelm, but Sony’s never been stronger

PS5 owners had fewer ‘big’ exclusives this year, but smart first-party deals and powerful new hardware have kept Sony in pole position yet again.

Just got an Xbox Series X or S for Christmas? Here are the best 5 accessories to get today

Make that Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S really shine with this list of the best accessories for the console.

'DOOM 3' 20 years later: Not the threequel we expected, but still an essential sci-fi shooter

Despite tons of praise back in the day, the heated debate around Doom 3 continues. After 20 years, what does it represent for the series?

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Is the PowerA Fusion Pro 4 the best affordable controller for 'professional' gaming?

The PowerA Fusion Pro 4 is an impressive wired controller that delivers pro-level features at an affordable price.

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This year was pivotal for VR, but the video game market's decline spells trouble for 2025

The VR industry made huge strides with big name releases in 2024, but the overall video game market is on the decline.

5 best Xbox Game Pass games to download first on Xbox Series X/S

Here are our picks of the Xbox Game Pass library to get you started.

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