There is only two weeks left before the release of the remastered, 4k ultra high-definition optimised versions of the Mass Effect franchise games for Xbox One! Hard core Mass Effect fans are on the edge of their seats to see the new and improved textures, shaders, effects and models in these upgraded games. The technical features have also been improved along with the development of modernised experiences and faster frame rates.

Mass Effect places you as the commander of the Normandy and its crew to take you on a science fiction, third-person role-playing shooter game developed by BioWare. As a space navy soldier, Commander Shepard, your mission is to save the galaxy from a race of mechanical beings known as the Reapers.

The Legendary Edition will include Mass Effect, Mass Effect 2 and Mass Effect 3 and is set to be released May 14th, in the UK and USA. If this is a must-have for you, get your pre-order in now. If you have never played Mass Effect, then now is the time to get in on the action!

Every single hardcore gamer already usually has quite a nifty setup, but are there things you can do or buy to improve your gaming experience even more? It goes without saying that to ensure you play the best you can, you need to have the ultimate gaming set up so we have listed our top 5 things that you can do or buy to enhance your gaming experience.

Lighting – this is key. Glare on your screen can be super off-putting ultimately meaning you are distracted so cannot play to the best of your ability. Kitting out your den with special lighting will improve everything. We recommend opting for top-quality LED bulbs.

A decent gaming chair – this is a biggie, if you are spending hours gaming you need to be comfortable. You need proper lumbar support to ensure you don’t damage your back. This tip ultimately will help your health, which will enhance your gaming experience and keep you playing for longer.

A great headset – We have all been there with having issues with poor quality headsets which isn’t fun and can be frustrating. Look on the market and find a decent headset. Although pricey to start – you will save as they last a lot longer.

Monitor – You need to have a fairly good monitor to have the ultimate gaming experience. You need a good size but not too big as this can make it harder to see everything you need to. opt for at least HD but 4k monitors are fairly reasonably priced nowadays too.

General Décor – if your walls are painted a light colour this can cause glare. You want a darker colour – lots of gamers sway towards a black matte colour for this reason. You can also purchase some posters or wall prints to really give your gaming den the right look.

The new Xbox Series X and S are causing quite a buzz in the gaming world and with its extraordinary specs, it is plain to see why. If you have been lucky enough to already have your hands on one, you may be wondering what the top ten games are to be playing on it, so you can add them to your Christmas list!

Top 10 New Xbox Games for Series X & S

1. Assassin’s Creed Valhalla
2. Forza Horizon 4
3. Ori and the Will of the Wisps
4. No Man’s Sky
5. NBA 2K21/Madden 20
6. Fortnite
7. Tetris Effect Connected
8. Gear Tactics
9. Watch Dogs: Legion
10. Yakuza: Like a Dragon

If new games just aren’t in your budget, fear not because the Series X is also backwards compatible so you can keep playing all of your favourites. There are also still loads of games waiting to be optimised for play on the new console. These optimisations will significantly reduce any loading times and produce unquestionably improved effects.

1. The number one by far has been deemed Ori and the Will of the Wisps, a platform adventure game and a notable sequel to Ori and the Blind Forest with many user-friendly improvements from the previous game.

2. CrossCode is an old-school 2D RPG with a fast-paced combat system that takes platers on a futuristic sci-fi adventure story with it’s Zelda-like puzzle-based dungeons.

3. Doom Eternal is a fast-paced first-person shooter game that is a sequel to Doom. It encourages players to use the full arsenal of weaponry by forcing the use of one weapon to replenish another to kill any demon that dare to come near.

4. Tell Me Why is part of a three-part mini series that follows the Life is Strange series. It involves solving puzzles and piecing together clues from the Ronan twins’ past to solve the mystery.

5. Ooblets has an addictive gameplay loop of tending crops, buying more crops, planting and eventually harvesting to make money along with training a bunch of cute, cuddly creatures to battle in dance-offs.

The highly anticipated Xbox Series X is still shrouded in mystery as to when it will be released or how much will it cost. Some reports are suggesting a possible November 2020 release. It has also been indicated that COVID-19 will not push this release back any further, and things are still on track.

One thing is for certain, this incredible console will be an absolute POWERHOUSE with an eight-core AMD Zen 2 processor and colossal 12 Teraflops of processing power. Price wise, the Series X is estimated to be around £449.

Some of the games to expect to enjoy on this immense gaming system are Halo Infinite, Assassins Creed Valhalla, Madden 21, Hellblade 2 and even a next-gen version of Grand Theft Auto V some time in 2021! No matter what you will be playing, Microsoft is pledging a reduced waiting time in game loading. Additionally, the Series X will be backwards-compatible and capable of playing games for Xbox, Xbox 360, and Xbox One.