Call of Duty at 120fps for the first time on a console

Best Xbox Series X games the Xbox Series X/S games you need to play

It's the start of a new console generation, so what are the best Xbox Series X games available? Well, if you've purchased Microsoft's new Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S and can't settle on what to play next, this ever-growing list of the best Xbox Series X games should help.Even though the Xbox Series X games lineup is missing a big juicy Microsoft exclusive (thanks, Halo Infinite delay), there's still plenty of fantastic games to sink your time into. The majority of Xbox Series X games that show off the power of Microsoft's new flagship console are optimized Xbox One games such as Gears 5, and third-party titles like FIFA 21. Many are free to download with an Xbox Game Pass or Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription, too - which we strongly advise getting.Not sure where to start? We've rounded up the best Xbox Series X games that you need to play right now. While some of these games are brand new for the platform, others from the Xbox One era have been optimized for release on the Xbox Series X/S. We've included information on which games are optimized titles as well as which are available on Xbox Game Pass. So, read on for our list of the best Xbox Series X games you should be playing right now.Check out our review of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series SWhere to buy Xbox Series X: online stores likely to have the new Xbox in stockWhere to buy Xbox Series S: all the latest price and stock updates(Image credit: Ubisoft)Assassin's Creed ValhallaA Viking adventureTODAY'S BEST DEALS Check AmazonReasons to buy+Funniest game in the series+Eivor is brilliant protagonist+Every hub bursts with lifeReasons to avoid-Huge open-world can feel sparse-Plot never gets you invested-Combat can feel messyXbox Series X/S OptimizedWhether you're sailing onto the shore or ransacking a village, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla recreates the Viking age with aplomb. If you’re a fan of Nordic folklore or simply enjoy plunging an axe into the chest of another man, Valhalla promises to deliver.Taking full advantage of the Xbox Series X's power, Valhalla offers a native 4K resolution and 60fps frame rate – a first for any Assassin's Creed game on console. While ray tracing is not among the next-gen version's enhancements, the game still looks gorgeous even without the much-hyped tech. If that wasn't enough, there are drinking competitions where you literally try to drink your opponent under the table. Skåll!Check out our full Assassin's Creed Valhalla review.(Image credit: Activision)Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold WarBack in blackTODAY'S BEST DEALS Check AmazonReasons to buy+Visuals take full advantage of next-gen power+Addictive and immersive gunplay+Multiplayer and Zombies is fantasticReasons to avoid-A clumsy campaign that retreads old ground-A few performance issues around launchXbox Series X/S OptimizedAnother year, another Call of Duty. But what makes Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War worth buying? Well, for, one the latest COD looks incredible on the Xbox Series X. Cold War on Xbox Series X simultaneously offers 60fps gameplay, ray tracing and a resolution that targets 4K, meaning you won't have to sacrifice any one thing to get an absolutely gorgeous and buttery smooth experience on console. Of course, Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War wouldn’t be complete without the walking dead, so you’ll be pleased to see zombies return. You can also play Call of Duty at 120fps for the first time on a console, which should make things even more competitive online.Check out our full Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War review.Forza Horizon 4 (Image credit: Playground Games) Forza Horizon 4Shut up and driveTODAY'S BEST DEALSPrime₹3,999 View at Amazon228 Amazon customer reviews☆☆☆☆☆Reasons to buy+An open-world racing adventure+Rewards exploration+Structured campaign +Great Britain setting is gorgeousReasons to avoid-Multiplayer takes a few hours to unlockXbox Series X/S Optimized and Xbox Game PassWhile the original Forza titles were about pristine driving skills around perfectly kept tracks, the Horizon series has a penchant for trading paint and isn't afraid to have you get down and dirty with off-road races from time to time. Forza Horizon 4, the latest game in the series, carries that tradition forward by taking us to the rolling hills of the English countryside and spoiling us with some of the most exotic cars on the planet.Like any good open-world game, it rewards exploration and offers both a structured campaign mode and plenty of distractions around the campaign. And the new setting feels like something of a love letter from Playground Games to rural Britain; charming, idyllic and made for cross-country road trips. It's really good fun, and well-worth buying.Don't miss our full Forza Horizon 4 review.(Image credit: The Coalition)Gears 5Still as slickTODAY'S BEST DEALS₹3,695 View at AmazonReasons to buy+Visually intoxicating+Plenty of multiplayer modes+New mechanics make it feel freshReasons to avoid-Ope- world elements feel off-Doesn't flesh out narra