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Poll When Do You Think Xbox Will Release Its Next-Generation Console?
Give us your best guess!
Microsoft has begun teasing its plans for a next-generation Xbox console - described as the 'largest technical leap ever' in a generation. We're yet to see exactly what the team means by this statement, but it has got us questioning when it might arrive. Xbox Series X|S launched in November 2020; seven years after Xbox One...
Reaction Xbox's Commitment To Console Gaming Is Pleasing, But Big Questions Linger
Will we see a gradual change from Team Green?
The dust is beginning to settle on Xbox's big business event from yesterday, and in general we're feeling quite relieved that the initial drama is over. Xbox is clearly sticking around, especially when it comes to creating consoles and building towards another healthy generation in gaming. However, major...
Roundup Here's What Was Revealed At The Xbox 'Business Update Event'
All the big announcements
Weren't able to catch today's special Xbox "business update" event? No worries! You can always go back and watch the on-demand version for yourself, which you'll find elsewhere on Pure Xbox. If you don't want to watch it all the way through, we've also detailed all the important reveals in this article. The following list...
Talking Point What's Your Immediate Reaction To Today's Xbox Announcements?
Let's gather everyone's thoughts
This week's big Xbox event is finally over! Phil Spencer, Sarah Bond and Matt Booty appeared on a special episode of the Official Xbox Podcast just a few minutes ago, revealing their collective vision for the "future of Xbox". <related ids="162240"> Xbox fans are undoubtedly going to have a lot of opinions...
Pick One Which 2024 First-Party Game Are You Most Looking Forward To From Xbox?
Let's talk games before tomorrow's 'business update'
We have a super serious day ahead of us tomorrow when Xbox delivers its 'business update' on what's next for the platform, but for today, let's talk about some video games. Putting all of the multiplatform drama aside for a minute here, Xbox has a really good games lineup planned for 2024. As was...
Talking Point Are There Any OG Xbox Remasters You're Dying To See On Series X|S?
Tomb Raider has us feeling all nostalgic
Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered is officially out today, marking the arrival of three PS1 classics on Xbox consoles. We're very happy to see these old school third-person adventures finally land on Xbox - if you'd like to read our full review on the collection, check out the link below! <related...
Guide Best Two-Player Local Co-Op Games On Xbox
Teamwork makes the dream work
When it comes to Xbox games that cater for two-player local co-op between pals, players have a huge array of experiences to dig into - many of which are available to play via the ever-excellent Xbox Game Pass. Whether you're looking to party hard in something like Gears 5 or Halo: MCC, or settle down on the couc
Poll What Did You Think Of The Skull & Bones Beta On Xbox?
The full release is almost here
Last week, Ubisoft unleashed its Skull & Bones open beta on Xbox Series X|S - ahead of the game's full launch on February 16th. It's been a long time coming, but we've now all had the chance to go hands-on with the team's seafaring open world adventure! So... what did you think to the open beta? Has it tempted...
Interview PlateUp! Dev Talks About 'The Benefits' Of Being Included In Xbox Game Pass
"Game Pass seemed the natural fit - and thankfully Microsoft agreed"
This week marks PlateUp!'s console release after months of 'Overwhelmingly Positive' feedback on PC platform Steam, and the title is coming to Xbox Game Pass on day one. With those hugely positive ratings in mind, we sat down with the team behind this cooking-sim roguelite to see...
Talking Point What Did You Think Of The Xbox Kinect?
Were you a fan, or did you end up avoiding it?
These days, there aren't many Xbox fans still using their Kinect Sensors - and that's because since the launch of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, there hasn't been a way to utilise them at all during this console generation. Even though Microsoft has clearly moved on, the Kinect was undoubtedly a...
Feature These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (February 12-16)
Including some major releases!
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for February 12-16! We've got a big week ahead, including the arrivals of Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered, Skull & Bones and Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden, along with four Xbox Gam
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (February 10-11)
How about some Persona 3 Reload?
Welcome to the weekend! As usual, we've got plenty of good stuff to enjoy on Xbox this weekend, including a bunch of recently released Xbox Game Pass titles, more Free Play Days additions, and a typically large batch of Xbox sales. Here's what we're playing this weekend:
Talking Point Which Apps Do You Use The Most On Your Xbox?
Netflix? YouTube? Spotify? Tell us!
Back in 2013, Team Xbox had a vision of an all-in-one entertainment centre that would ultimately become known as the Xbox One. The reveal event for this console was infamously TV-dominated, and a variety of mistakes during its unveiling (including that heavy TV focus) led to one of the most disastrous launches in...
Talking Point What Do You Expect To See From Microsoft's Update On The Future Of Xbox?
Speculation is rampant
So, the next thing doing the rounds in this whole 'future of Xbox' saga is a vague comment from The Verge's Tom Warren - a comment that is eliciting some knee-jerk reactions to say the least. Basically, Tom believes that much of Team Xbox doesn't really know what's going to happen at Micro
Feature 10 Intriguing Xbox Indie Games To Look Out For In February 2024
Including a couple of Game Pass titles!
Last month, we kicked off a new feature looking at some of the most intriguing Xbox indie games on the horizon, and we're back again this month to look at February's lineup! It's often difficult for indie games to get as much attention as they deserve (unless they're included with Game Pass), and therefore...
Feature Capcom Is Bringing An Action-Oriented Resident Evil Experience To Xbox Game Pass This Month
Collect your STARS
Today's Xbox Game Pass update brought news that another Resident Evil title is coming to the library in the form of Resident Evil 3 - and this one is for the action fans out there. While January's addition of Resident Evil 2 presented Capcom's m
Talking Point Are You Still Playing Forza Motorsport On Xbox Game Pass?
Nürburgring Nordschleife is tempting us back
We were fairly impressed with Forza Motorsport when it launched on Xbox Series X|S late last year as a big-old reboot for the Forza franchise. Sure, it didn't quite feel feature-complete, and we were missing some key courses, but the racing felt fantastic and it seemed like another solid addition to Xbox...
Reaction We're Conflicted About Xbox Exclusives Potentially Going To PS5
It's... complicated
Update: In case you haven't seen, Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer has now addressed some of the rumours and speculation floating around online, promising to reveal more about the "future of Xbox" at an event next week. <related ids="161730"> Original story: The closing stages of this past weekend have been awash with
Talking Point How Important Is EA Play To You On Xbox Game Pass?
Would you be sad if it went away?
Believe it or not, it's now been over three years since EA Play was added to Xbox Game Pass for Ultimate (and later PC) members. The partnership was announced alongside the launch of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S in November 2020, and since then we've seen some truly amazing EA titles join the Game Pass...
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (February 5-9)
Uncover the truth of a dark evil
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for February 5-9! After a busy January, things are slowing down somewhat over the next few days, but we've still got plenty of releases on the way including The Inquisitor and Resi Evil 4: Gold Edition! Here's what's coming to Xbox next week: New Xbox Releases (February 5-9):...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (February 3-4)
Did you buy Suicide Squad?
It's time for the weekend! If you're looking for something new to try on Xbox this weekend, we've got various new Xbox Game Pass titles, three Free Play Days additions, and an absolutely massive Xbox Lunar New Year Sale! Here's what we're playing this weekend: Frase
Pick One What Was Your Favourite Xbox Game Pass Game In January 2024?
AC Valhalla? Palworld? Resident Evil 2? Tell us!
Well, what a crazy month January 2024 ended up being for Xbox Game Pass! As we came into the new year, it looked like it'd be a quiet few weeks for the service, but it ended up being bigger than we ever could have expected. The main reason for that was the launch of Palworld on January 19th, which...
Feature Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered Is Out This Month, And We're Excited For A Nostalgia Trip On Xbox
The original trilogy on Xbox, finally!
February is finally here and that means we can start looking ahead at what's coming to Xbox this month, right? Persona 3 Reload drops today to kick off a pretty stacked month of gaming, and we have a fantastic-looking trip down memory lane to look forward to in just a few weeks here. Yep, we're talking about...
Pick One Which Is Your Favourite Obsidian Game On Xbox?
They've been prolific over the years!
Back in 2018, Xbox made a fairly high-profile purchase when it acquired Obsidian Entertainment, the team behind Fallout: New Vegas, The Outer Worlds and others. Truth be told though, this development studio has been active on Xbox for many years before Microsoft's recent acquisition. The team began its Xbox...
Feature These Six Xbox Games Have Made January A Month To Remember
We've got some GOTY candidates amongst them
January has always typically been a quiet time for new Xbox releases, but last year broke the mould with some major arrivals such as Hi-Fi RUSH and GoldenEye 007, and somehow January 2024 has surpassed expectations once again. Specifically, we want to highlight six games that have all arrived in excellent...
Feature All New Xbox Games Coming Out In February 2024
Including the long-awaited return of Lara Croft!
Welcome to our roundup of all new Xbox games coming out in February 2024! Below, we've listed every Xbox game with a February 2024 release date, including all confirmed Xbox Game Pass releases so far. You'll also find some of our top picks for the biggest new Xbox games releasing in February,...
Poll How Many Physical Xbox Games Do You Have In Your Collection?
A few? Hundreds? Maybe none at all?
There's been a lot of talk over the past few days about the future of physical Xbox games, especially since it was reported that Microsoft had "shut down" some departments related to bringing physical Xbox games to market. As things stand, there's no suggestion that physical Xbox games are going away anytime...
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (January 29 - February 2)
"Drop into an expansive and dynamic open-world"
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for January 29 - February 2! The big Xbox arrival of next week is Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League, although we do have some other interesting arrivals including two Game Pass additions! Here's what's coming to Xbox next week: New Xbox Releases (January 29 -...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (January 27-28)
How about some Like a Dragon?
Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth (Xbox Series X|S)Another weekend is upon us! There's lots to enjoy on Xbox over the next few days including some new Xbox Game Pass titles, three Free Play Days additions, a couple of amazing new releases in the form of Like a
Talking Point Would You Buy A 'Revised' Xbox Series X|S Controller In 2024?
Or are you perfectly happy with the current one?
After first leaking last September, this week brought fresh rumours that a new Xbox controller could be revealed soon. Reportedly set to be announced around the time of Xbox's summer showcase this year (although unconfirmed at this stage), project "Sebile" sounds promising so far. According to that...
Feature Hellblade 2 Brings True 'Cinematic Immersion' To Xbox This May, And We're Hyped For It
A proper Xbox blockbuster launches in just a few months
This year's Xbox Developer Direct delivered big - with huge deep dives for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Avowed and Ara: History Untold. However, only one of the show's titles feels like it's truly within touching distance, and that's Ninja Theory's Hellbl
Guide Microsoft Rewards & Xbox: How To Make 20,000 Points Per-Month
How to get Microsoft Rewards points fast
We know how amazing Microsoft Rewards is, but did you know that if you live in a certain region and you have access to all the MS Rewards benefits on offer, you can make around 20,000 Microsoft Rewards points per-month? That's the equivalent of almost £20 / $20 worth of free Xbox credit every single month!...
Feature Best Xbox Horror Games
Enough to scare the bones off ya
Looking to scare yourself silly on Xbox? The good news is that there are plenty of fantastic horror games on the platform, including a bunch that reside in the Xbox Game Pass library. Horror is quite a hard gaming genre to pinpoint, because there are so many different styles you can go for. From third-person...
Feature Hands On With Stumble Guys: The New Free-To-Play Timed Exclusive On Xbox
Fall Guys has a new Xbox rival
You've heard of Fall Guys, but have you heard of Stumble Guys? This is an incredibly popular multiplayer game on mobile (and even Steam), and its arrival on Xbox today marks its first ever console version. It'll be coming to PlayStation at some point down the line - and who knows, maybe Nintendo Switch - but it's an...
Talking Point Do You Think Xbox Will Release Another Disc-Based Console?
Or could Xbox Series X be the last one?
Throughout this generation we've been very happy with where things are with Xbox Series X and S, but we're starting to wonder if Microsoft would ever go with a similar approach again. Of course, releasing two different consoles on day one isn't the 'normal' way to do things anyway, but more specifically -...
Feature Seven Of The Best Pokémon And Palworld-Like Games On Xbox
If you're in the mood, there's plenty to choose from!
Everyone's gone crazy for Palworld over the past few days since its launch on Xbox and PC, and it doesn't look like the hype is going to slow down anytime soon! We had a chance to go hands-on with the game prior to release, and during that time we described it as taking inspiration from the likes...
Poll What Do You Think Of Palworld On Xbox Game Pass So Far?
It's absolutely exploded in popularity
When we look back at the list of January 2024 Xbox Game Pass additions, Palworld will probably be the title that stands out the most - and that's pretty crazy considering this month has given us Assassin's Creed Valhalla and Resi Evil 2! This new '
Feature These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (January 22-26)
We've got a big few days ahead!
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for January 22-26! We've got some major games on the way including Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth and Tekken 8, as well as two Game Pass titles and the free-to-play release of Stumble Guys! Here's what's coming to Xbox next week:
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (January 20-21)
Making it a spooky one?
What a busy week it's been! With the Xbox Developer Direct now in the books, it's time to enjoy playing some games over the next couple of days, including some major Xbox Game Pass additions, more Xbox Free Play Days offerings, and over 600 games on sale as part of multiple offers on the Xbox Store
Reaction Xbox Developer Direct 2024 Proved That Microsoft's New Format Really Works
Another home run
Well, that's it folks, another Xbox Developer Direct is in the bag after the 2024 event came to a close yesterday evening. It was a fantastic showing all-in-all, with four Xbox studios and one surprise Square Enix appearance packing out a neat livestream that never outstayed its welcome. We didn't get an unexpected shadow release...
Roundup Here's What Was Revealed At The Xbox Developer Direct 2024
All the big announcements
Weren't able to catch January 2024's Xbox Developer Direct event earlier today? No worries! You can always go back and watch the on-demand version for yourself, which you'll find elsewhere on Pure Xbox. If you don't want to watch it all the way through, we've also detailed all the important reveals in this article. The...
Poll How Would You Grade The Xbox Developer Direct 2024?
Give us your verdict
The dust is now beginning to settle on January 2024's Xbox Developer Direct event! If you haven't had a chance to watch it yet, you can catch the full thing over at our live coverage page, as well as check out our recap of everything that happened as part of the show. So, all things considered, what grade would you give the...
Feature Hands On With Palworld: The New 'Pokémon-Like' For Xbox Game Pass
"Mom, why does Pikachu have a gun?"
The following is a slightly altered transcript of our Palworld preview on the Pure Xbox YouTube channel. You can watch the full video up above, complete with a bunch of gameplay footage that we captured during our early access hands-on! This new 'gotcha' game has drawn comparisons to the likes of Pokémon which...
Poll Which Was Your Favourite Big Exclusive From Year-Two Of Xbox One?
2014 was a fantastic year for Xbox!
Somehow it's been a whole decade since we were all settling in with our Xbox One consoles! Yep, this time 10 years ago, we were becoming well-accustomed to Xbox One. The year after a big console launch is always a tough one, but we thought Microsoft handled year-two of the Xbox One's lifespan very well indeed. As...
Talking Point What Are You Hoping To See Over The Next Year From Xbox?
Developer Direct should be the start of another big year
Last year's Xbox Developer Direct event laid down a big marker for 2023 on the platform. The show focused on what Microsoft was hoping to put out that year, and by and large, the team stuck to its plan. However, as we near 2024's event later this week, the next 12 months still seem very up in...
Talking Point 10 Years Later, What Do You Think Of 'The Master Chief Collection' In 2024?
Are you still playing it to this day?
As ridiculous as it might seem, 2024 marks ten years since the release of Halo: The Master Chief Collection! That makes us feel very old, although to be honest it's actually more like nine years right now (it released in November 2014). Anyway, the point is that it's been a long time since this first arrived in...
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (January 15-19)
Including some BIG Game Pass titles!
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for January 15-19! We've got some great games to look forward to on Xbox next week, including the superb Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, as well as the Xbox Game Pass releases of Resident Evil 2, Palworld and others! 2024
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (January 13-14)
Starting Valhalla for the first time?
It's been a long week (for us at least!), but the weekend is finally here! There's plenty to enjoy on Xbox over the next couple of days including some great new Xbox Game Pass additions, no less than seven Xbox Free Play Days titles, a great sale featuring hundreds of
Reaction PS5 60FPS Mods Have Us Wishing For More 'FPS Boost' Titles On Xbox
Red Dead 2 would be amazing!
So, the folks over at Digital Foundry have posted another interesting analysis today exploring some modded titles on PS5 - mods that manage to unlock frame rates in certain PS4 games. To be clear, these mods aren't official and can't be applied on normal PS5 consoles, however the results are interesting nonetheless - and...
Poll How Often Do You Buy DLC Packs & Expansions For Your Games?
Do you always buy them for your favourite titles?
If you look back at 2023 and some of the highest-rated games to come out for Xbox consoles, a few of them weren't full games at all - they were expansions. Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty even made it into our Pure Xbox Game of the Year list (as voted for by you!), while Resident Evil 4: Separate...