{"id":15723,"date":"2023-07-06T16:40:43","date_gmt":"2023-07-06T15:40:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/?p=15723"},"modified":"2026-07-03T09:41:14","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T08:41:14","slug":"the-best-xbox-games-which-of-these-are-you-playing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/2023\/07\/06\/the-best-xbox-games-which-of-these-are-you-playing\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Xbox Games: Which of these are you playing?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you looking to refresh your games collection with the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best Xbox games?<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> We\u2019ve got you covered! Keep reading to find out the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">most popular Xbox games, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">latest Xbox games<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the best Xbox games multiplayer<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>In this blog:\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#The-best-Xbox-games-for-kids\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best Xbox games for kids<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#The-best-Xbox-games-to-play-now\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best Xbox games to play now\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#The-best-Xbox-games-of-all-time\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best Xbox games of all time<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"The-best-Xbox-games-for-kids\" style=\"text-align: center;\">The best Xbox games for kids<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Xbox has a huge library of games, some child friendly and some not so much. So we\u2019ve rounded up <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Xbox video games<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that are suitable for younger and older kids. For peace of mind, you can use the Xbox parent controls to prevent your child from accessing games that they shouldn\u2019t.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Minecraft Dungeons\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A spin on the original Minecraft game, instead of crafting, you get to save the world by battling villains and beasts. It\u2019s easy to learn and has online and offline multiplayer so your kids can team up and beat the evil Arch-Illager together.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Released in 2020, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minecraft Dungeons<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is compatible with Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One and Xbox Game Pass.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Sonic Mania\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the perfect game if you want to introduce your child to Sonic. Enjoy great visuals, choose from a huge range of characters and get rewarded for speed. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sonic Mania<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> even has a two-player mode so you can work together to save the world.\u00a0 <em>Sonic Mania<\/em> was digitally released on Xbox One in 2017.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As if combining <em>Lego and Star Wars<\/em> wasn\u2019t incredible enough, Xbox has taken it to another level. As one of the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best Xbox games, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">especially for fans of the franchise, you get the ultimate Star Wars experience. Save the Galaxy by unlocking characters, team up using two-player mode and enjoy the comedy that runs throughout.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Released in 2022, <em>Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga<\/em> is available to play on Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and Xbox One.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"The-best-Xbox-games-to-play-now\" style=\"text-align: center;\">The best Xbox games to play now<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you\u2019re searching for the latest <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Xbox One games <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best Xbox games at the moment<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, here are our rounds up of some of the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best Xbox games<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to play right now.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Forza Horizon 5\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re a huge fan of supercars or looking for something different to play, then <em>Forza Horizon 5<\/em> is one of the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best Xbox games <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">you can buy and is one of the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best Xbox games for casual gamers<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zoom around Mexico, taking in the scenery and racing to complete challenges and redeem rewards. <em>Forza Horizon 5<\/em> is available on the Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and Xbox One.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Microsoft Flight Simulator\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Released in 2022, it\u2019s a pretty <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">new Xbox game <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">that is great for explorers at heart. Use the globe and 3D maps to travel through the skies or challenge your pilot skills and test your concentration skills. Available on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Gears 5\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set in the world of Sera, <em>Gears 5<\/em> focuses on Kait Diaz and her quest. This third-person shooter game is one of the most <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">popular Xbox One games<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> right now. With incredible graphics and striking colour, it also supports online cooperative gameplay.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll be able to play <em>Gears 5<\/em> on Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S or Xbox One.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"The-best-Xbox-games-of-all-time\" style=\"text-align: center;\">The best Xbox games of all time<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some may argue that the older Xbox games are the best but then some favour the visuals and effects of the newer games. So whether you\u2019re interested in <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">new Xbox games<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">all-time best Xbox games<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, here are some you should draw your attention to!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Forza Motorsport\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve got a need for speed then welcome to Forza! You may have heard of <em>Forza Horizon 4<\/em> being referred to as <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">one of the best Xbox games ever<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for racing, well <em>Forza Motorsport<\/em> started it all.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The aim of the game is to race unique cars, as well as customise and collect them. You\u2019ll even get to race on world-famous tracks!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">new Xbox games <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">from the <em>Forza<\/em> series are <em>Forza Motorsport 7<\/em> and <em>Forza Horizon 5<\/em>\u2026 but if you want to hold off and wait for the newest release, <em>Forza Motorsport 8<\/em> is set to launch in October 2023.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Mortal Kombat 11<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re into action games and don\u2019t mind deadly brawls, then you may want to add <em>Mortal Kombatt 11<\/em> to your games collection. It is essentially a fighting game, and with epic graphics and raving reviews, it\u2019s one of the best <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Xbox video games<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Red Dead Redemption 2\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We can\u2019t talk about the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best Xbox games ever made<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> without mentioning <em>Red Dead Redemption 2<\/em>. It\u2019s themed around the end of the wild west and if you\u2019re looking for a great mix of action and adventure, you can\u2019t go wrong with this game.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As well as shooting, other activities include horse grooming, fishing and card games\u2026 So pretty much anything goes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Psychonauts\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Released way back in 2005, <em>Psychonauts<\/em> follows a young psychic called Razputin and his quest to join the <em>Psychonauts<\/em>. It\u2019s one of the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best Xbox games <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">if you\u2019re into adventure video games. The original has since been expanded into a series, including <em>Psychonauts: Rhombus of Rain<\/em> and <em>Psychonauts 2<\/em>.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explore our huge range of pre-owned Xbox games at low prices, including <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/store\/category\/games\/xbox-series-x\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Xbox Series X <\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">games, <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/store\/category\/games\/xbox-one\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Xbox One games<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and more at the musicMagpie Store. What are you waiting for? Get hold of the <\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best Xbox games <\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">for even less today!<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plus, if you&#8217;re upgrading your phone, cut the cost by switching to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/store\/apple-iphone-store\/\">refurbished iPhone<\/a> or check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/store\/mobile-phones\/\">refurbished phones<\/a>. <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you looking to refresh your games collection with the best Xbox games? We\u2019ve got you covered! Keep reading to find out the most popular Xbox games, the latest Xbox games, and the best Xbox games multiplayer. 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