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This list explores the best titles on Xbox in the 2010s and how they contributed to Microsoft’s console.

Promo art for Banjo-Kazooie XBLA, key art for Halo The Master Chief Collection and key art for Perfect Dark XBLA.

It follows a group of survivors in a post-apocalyptic world.

With a constantly expanding number of seasonal updates, you’re guaranteed to experience new adventures frequently.

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Game art from Yakuza 0, Watch Dogs 2 and Batman: Arkham Knight.

Those who seek conflict can take their ship and engage in sea battles against other players in PvP events.

Quantum Break was the first video game announced for Xbox One series.

The blend of TV episode-style narration and video game progression delivered a unique experience that inspired many titles afterward.

State Of Decay 3, Clockwork Revolution and Gears Of War E-Day.

Players can utilize different tactics to progress through the campaign or win multiplayer matches.

Weather conditions further enhance races, as snow and rain significantly impact performance and handling.

5Ori And The Blind Forest

Sein was originally envisioned as the protagonist instead of Ori.

Kat in combat with the Covenant during the events of Halo: Reach.

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3Gears Of War 3

The Gears of War series has two titles on this list, deservedly.

Fighting the Locust horde, Marcus Fenix and Delta Squad are humanitys last chance for survival.

Haru from One Night, Hot Springs, Nikki from Infinity Nikki, and Leah from Pokemon Cafe ReMix standing in a row.

Polished game mechanics, a variety of weapons, and an array of tactics ensures engaging combat.

Conversely, introducing Beast Mode and Horde 2.0 for multiplayer allowed for a great post-campaign experience.

Hospital Records, a radio station featured in Forza Horizon 4, is an actual radio station in England.

A character faces off against a bloated zombie in State of Decay 2.

Introducing dynamic seasons significantly affects driving conditions and allows players to prepare appropriately for the races ahead.

Halo: Reach acts as a prequel to the Halo series.

Fighting a futile battle against an overwhelming enemy adds a great storytelling note of sacrifice and team dynamics.

A ship sailing in sea of thieves with ominous glowing skull cloud behind it.

An image from Sea Of Thieves showcasing the Umbra’s Chronicle tattoo set, which covers the entire body and is considered one of the best in the game.

Jack Joyce aiming a gun at an enemy in Quantum Break.

Kait crouched with a shotgun behind a cover fighting a robot in industrial area.

A blue car speeds along a track in a promotional image for Forza Motorsport 6.

The Owl descends and overshadows the night sky and the moon, while its raining.

A man grinding on a rail in an amusement park, surrounded by explosions and orange mutants.

Delta squad standing with weapons.

Sports Car speeding in Forza Horizon 4.

Spartans using Jet Packs in Halo: Reach.

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