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Poll Which Has Been The Best Generation Of Xbox So Far?
Is it the current one?
November marks a big time for celebration in the Xbox community, as we've got anniversaries for multiple consoles along with the brand itself! Yesterday marked the third birthday for the Xbox Series X and Series S, November 15th will be the 22nd birthday for Xbox as a whole, and the Xbox One will celebrate its 10th birthday on...
Feature These 30+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (November 13-17)
Including three Game Pass titles!
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for November 13-17! We've got some very intriguing stuff coming to Xbox over the next few days including Teardown, Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realms of Ruin and much more, along with three Xbox Game Pass titles in the form of Coral Island, Per
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (November 11-12)
How about some Wild Hearts?
Welcome to the weekend! We've got so many Xbox Game Pass titles to enjoy over the next couple of days, along with another batch of Free Play Days titles, some major new releases including Call of Duty: MW3, and a big sale as always! Here's what we're playing this weekend: Fraser Gilbert, Editor: I'm hooked on Football...
Talking Point Xbox Series X|S Has Been Out For Three Years, And It's Now Hitting Its Stride
Happy third birthday, Xbox Series X|S!
We're officially three years into the current generation of Xbox gaming! Yep, Xbox Series X|S hit the market three years ago today, bringing super-fast SSD speeds and plenty of 120FPS gaming to Xbox fans around the world on November 10, 2020. We must admit though, it's been a bit of a weird generation so far,...
Video An Introduction To 'Persona 5 Tactica' Ahead Of Its Xbox Game Pass Launch
Here are 15 things to know about the upcoming Persona title!
Persona 5 Tactica has been one of our most anticipated Xbox Game Pass titles for ages - Atlus's upcoming spinoff heads to the library on November 17th, 2023. Ahead of that day one Game Pass launch, we've been hands-on with the new JPRG - and have come away with 15 neat details to tell you...
Talking Point Xbox's Influential Gears Of War Sequel Is Now 15 Years Old
Happy belated birthday, Gears 2!
Ahh, the original Gears trilogy - one of our absolute favourite collections in the Xbox library. We had so much fun on these games back in the day, and this week, the second game in the series celebrated a rather substantial birthday. Gears of War 2 is now 15 years of age, and it was a pretty influential game for its...
Poll What Do You Think Of Warhammer 40K: Darktide On Xbox Game Pass?
Did it live up to the hype?
Last month was stacked for Xbox Game Pass, with the likes of Forza Motorsport and Dead Space stealing the spotlight in terms of the big hitters, but another game that also arrived on Xbox Series X|S was Warhammer 40K: Darktide. This is a release that had been hyped up
Feature These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (November 6-10)
Including another big week for Game Pass!
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for November 6-10! The big release of next week is obviously Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, but we've also got a big week coming up for Xbox Game Pass with the arrivals of Football Manager 2024, Dungeons 4
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (November 4-5)
Any of you jumping into the MW3 campaign?
Another weekend is here folks, and we want to know what you're playing for the first weekend of November! October was a busy one when it came to new releases, not to mention this week's arrival of the Modern Warfare 3 campaign, so there's plenty to be playing on Xbox this weekend. Here's what we're getting...
Pick One What Was Your Favourite Xbox Game Pass Game In October 2023?
Forza Motorsport? Dead Space? Tell us!
Well, another month of Xbox Game Pass is done and dusted! November is already looking excellent, but we thought we'd take one last opportunity to glance back at a very busy October 2023 for Microsoft's excellent subscription service. The big highlight of October was the first-party release of Forza Motorsport,...
Reaction Forza Motorsport Should Be Feeling The Pressure After New Gran Turismo 7 Update
The PlayStation dev is improving a feature that's missing from Forza
We played lots of Forza Motorsport around the time of its launch on Xbox Game Pass last month, and we made no secret of the fact that we felt it needed more features to feel truly ready to cross the finish line. One of Forza's big missing features is local split-screen play, and a...
Soapbox 10-Year Old FPS Remains One Of The Best On Xbox Game Pass
The servers are populated, too!
Rarely does a video game stay in my regular rotation as often as this one, so I thought I'd take some time today to remember its anniversary. Even long-tail multiplayer offerings that are supported for ages typically lose my attention after a couple of years, but there's something about DICE's debut Xbox One title...
Feature 10 New Xbox Games To Look Forward To In November 2023
All the release dates you need to know
Welcome to our roundup of all new Xbox games coming out in November 2023! Below, we've listed every Xbox game with a October 2023 release date, including all confirmed Xbox Game Pass releases so far. In the video above (as well as in the list below) we've also highlighted 10 of the biggest new Xbox games...
Feature These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (October 30 - November 3)
Including four Game Pass launches!
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for October 30 - November 3! We've got a few big launches on the way in the form of Robocop: Rogue City, EA Sports WRC and Gangs of Sherwood, along with four new
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 28-29)
Alan Wake 2 anyone?
It's time for another weekend of gaming! We've been treated to some really good stuff on Xbox this past week, including the arrival of Alan Wake 2 and the addition of Dead Space Remake onto Xbox Game Pass - both in time for Halloween! Here's what we're playing this weekend: Ben Kerry, Staff Writer: All of this week's spooky...
Talking Point Somehow, It's Been Five Years Since The Launch Of Red Dead Redemption 2
Rockstar's finest moment?
We often use game anniversaries as a chance to look back at some of our favourite Xbox titles over the years, and we must admit, this one has definitely snuck up on us a bit. Yep, it's been a whole five years, half a decade, since Rockstar unleashed Red Dead Redemption 2 onto our gaming screens - and to be honest we've...
Poll How Would You Grade The Xbox 'Partner Preview' October Event?
What did you think of the format?
The dust is now beginning to settle on the Xbox Partner Preview event for October 2023! If you haven't had a chance to watch it yet, you can catch the full thing over at our live coverage page, and we've also provided a separate recap of everything that happened as part of the show. <related...
Feature Here's Everything That Was Revealed At The Xbox 'Partner Preview' October Event
Missed the event? Here's a recap
Missed the Xbox Partner Preview event earlier today? No worries! You can always go back and watch the on-demand version for yourself, and we've also detailed all the important reveals in this article. <related ids="157329"> The following list is everything that was revealed during the stream: <related...
Video 13 Spooky Xbox Game Pass Titles To Try Out This Halloween
Trick or treat season is here
Halloween night is exactly one week away today, and what better way to celebrate the occasion than playing some spooky Xbox games, right? We love a good horror movie marathon don't get us wrong, but scary video games are just so immersive! And so, our video producer Craig has thrown together a lovely little video...
Talking Point Which Xbox Game Would You Love To Play Again For The First Time?
Halo? Gears? Tell us!
Over the past 23 years of Xbox, we've been fortunate enough to experience some absolute classics from Halo: Combat Evolved to Gears of War, and many of us have cherished memories of these games that we'd love to relive again. Alas, it's never quite the same the second time around, especially in linear single-player games where...
Feature These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (October 23-27)
Prepare for a BIG week ahead!
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for October 23-27! We've got some big releases on the way over the next few days including Metal Gear Solid's Master Collection and Alan Wake 2, along with four Xbox Game Pass additions highlighted by Dead Space on EA Play and
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 21-22)
Any Like a Dragon: Ishin on Xbox Game Pass?
It's time for another weekend! As usual, this past week treated us to more Xbox Game Pass titles, a variety of Free Play Days offerings, some big releases including Sonic Superstars, and a massive Shocktober
Reaction Seriously, Microsoft Doesn't Care About Using Call Of Duty To Sell Xboxes
"We have no goal of trying to use Call of Duty to get you to buy an Xbox console"
We've seen Microsoft move away from the goal of sheer console sales for years now - the team has almost given up the ghost with PlayStation and has accepted that Sony is likely to sell more systems for the time being. Having said that, the acquisition of Activision...
Talking Point Did Your Xbox 360 Ever Get The 'Red Ring Of Death'?
Or were you one of the lucky ones?
Remember the Red Ring of Death? Of course you do! It was one of the biggest low-points in the history of Xbox's 22 years in existence, and the vast majority of early Xbox 360 owners ended up experiencing it at least once. The saga was documented extensively in the "Power On: The Story of Xbox" documentary a coupl
Soapbox Gears Of War Should Return To Its Horror-Themed 'Mad World' Roots
Thinking back to original game's iconic trailer
It's that time of year where the horror fans among us start thinking about what spooky games we might play over the Halloween period, and this year, I feel a little stuck to be quite honest. I've spent some time with the likes of Resident Evil 4, Layers of Fear and Amnesia: The Bunker already in 2023,...
Talking Point Which Activision Blizzard Series Do You Want To Play Most On Xbox Game Pass?
Come tell us what you're excited to play
Okay, so, the big Activision Blizzard deal is officially happening - and we're already starting to get giddy about the future of Xbox Game Pass with them on board. Sure, we know that some of the team's newer titles like Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and Diablo 4
Talking Point Assassin's Creed Fans, Where Does Mirage Rank For You?
And if you haven't played it, which is your fave so far?
Let's talk Assassin's Creed! The new release of Mirage has been available for over a week now, and it's clearly been a massive success for Ubisoft as the company's "biggest new-gen launch" of the generation. Here at Pure Xbox, we also had great things to say in our review, giving the game an...
Feature These 30+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (October 16-20)
Another busy week for new releases
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for October 16-20! We've got some big releases on the way over the next few days including Sonic Superstars and Hot Wheels Unleashed 2, while Like a Dragon: Ishin
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 14-15)
Checking out the new Forza?
Ready for the weekend? We've got plenty of good stuff to try on Xbox over the next few days, including two new Xbox Game Pass releases, four Free Play Days offerings, and over 700 deals available on the Xbox Store right now! Here's what we're playing this weekend: Fraser Gil
Talking Point What Do You Want To See From Xbox & Activision Blizzard?
The return of classic IP? A CoD overhaul? Tell us!
Alright, so the news is finally starting to settle that Microsoft now owns Activision Blizzard King, and we're expecting a little bit of a lull before the company comes out and reveals more of what to expect from this unprecedented takeover. It's been nearly two years since the intent to purchase...
Hands On Call Of Duty Modern Warfare 3 Feels Like DLC Of The Nostalgic Kind
1v1 me on Rust?
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is officially this year's Call of Duty title, and ahead of launch, the team is running multiple beta tests across different platforms to gauge community feedback. The Xbox open beta is about to go live shortly, so we've been hands-on with the early access version to see how things are shaping up on the...
Soapbox This Five Year Old Multiplayer-Only COD Would Be A Great Get For Xbox Game Pass
A title better enjoyed together
Following the news that Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (and Diablo 4 for that matter) won't be arriving on Xbox Game Pass until at least 2024, I started to think about what other Call of Duty titles I'm excited to jump back into with a new audience on Xbox Game Pass. Whi
Talking Point Would You Like A Detachable Disc Drive For Xbox Series S?
Would it come in handy?
Sony finally announced its much-rumoured console revisions last night in the form of new Disc and Digital PS5 models launching this November, which made us think, what about a similar option for Xbox users? Microsoft has its very own digital console with Xbox Series S, but as of yet, you cannot add any sort of disc drive to...
Reaction Halo Infinite Should Focus On More Co-Op Experiences After The Return Of Firefight
The survival mode is coming in Season 5, but we want more
During yesterday's Halo Infinite Season 5 trailer, the team at 343 Industries revealed that some form of Firefight is returning to the game with 'Firefight King of the Hill'. We don't have all the details just yet on what this objective-based spin on Firefight will actually look like, but...
Talking Point Early Access Players, What Do You Think Of Forza Motorsport So Far?
Was it worth the extra money?
The new Forza Motorsport has now been available in early access for the past few days as part of the Premium Edition and Premium Add-Ons Bundle, and the "Top Paid" Xbox Chart shows that it's been a popular purchase so far! With that in mind, we thought we'd take this opportunity to poll the early adopters of For
Feature These 15+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (October 9-13)
A vast world awaits
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for October 9-13! We've got two obvious highlights coming up in the form of Forza Motorsport and Lords of the Fallen next week, but don't forget the likes of From Space (included with Xbox Game Pass),
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 7-8)
How about some Assassin's Creed Mirage?
Welcome to the weekend! We're spoilt for choice on Xbox over the next few days thanks to some major recent releases (including a bunch of Game Pass titles), three Free Play Days offerings and more fantastic deals on the Xbox Store! Here's what we're playing this weekend:
Talking Point One Month On From Launch, How Are You Feeling About Starfield?
Has it lived up to your expectations?
Believe it or not, it's been a whole month since the long-awaited Starfield arrived on Xbox Game Pass. It's been a busy month that's flown by, but we have no doubt that in the time since launch, many of you in the Pure Xbox community have been putting plenty of time into Xbox's huge open world RPG. So... how...
Pick One What Was Your Favourite Xbox Game Pass Game In September 2023?
If it was Starfield, what else did you enjoy?
It's time for another round of Pick One! As we enter the weekend, we're taking a look back at a huge month for Xbox Game Pass in September 2023, which included one of the biggest Xbox first-party releases of all time in Starfield! That was definitely not the only highlight either, as the month also...
Talking Point What Do You Think Of Cocoon So Far On Xbox Game Pass?
Does it deserve its 89 Metacritic score?
Last Friday treated us to a fantastic finale for September on Xbox Game Pass in the form of Cocoon, which racked up one of the best Metacritic ratings we've seen for an indie game in 2023 - finishing the week with a score of 89. There were some really impressive reviews doing the rounds that led to this,...
Feature 10 New Xbox Games To Look Forward To In October 2023
All the release dates you need to know
Welcome to our roundup of all new Xbox games coming out in October 2023! Below, we've listed every Xbox game with a October 2023 release date, including all confirmed Xbox Game Pass releases so far. In the video above (as well as in the list below) we've also highlighted 10 of the biggest new Xbox games...
Hands On High On Knife - A Fantastic Expansion For A Divisive Xbox Game Pass Title
The quest for Knifey's package
When High On Life released on Xbox back in December 2022, it ended up proving one of the biggest Game Pass launches of all time, but the game itself was still a divisive one - with review scores ranging from the 3s all the way up to the 9s. In our own review here at Pure Xbox, we acknowledged that you were "either...
Guide Best FPS Games On Xbox Game Pass
Rip and Tear
What are the very best FPS games on Xbox Game Pass? The FPS genre has long been a firm favourite amongst gamers, providing absorbing and action-packed experiences that draw the player into intense scenarios jam-packed full of kinetic battles, alongside some of the most cinematic storylines in all of gaming. Shooting stuff in video...
Guide Best RPGs on Xbox Game Pass
The very best RPGs currently available on Microsoft's subscription service
What are the best RPGs on Xbox Game Pass? We love a good RPG here at Pure Xbox and, thankfully, Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass is absolutely stuffed to bursting point with great examples of this most enticing of genres. Whether you're in the mood for an historical epic, unique...
Talking Point Is Forza The Best Racing Franchise Of All Time?
Or do you think something beats it?
Ready for October? It's almost time for the next big first-party release in the Xbox calendar, and that's Forza Motorsport! The game releases in early access on Thursday, followed by the full Xbox Game Pass launch five days later. Before we get to all the reviews and the impressions of this l
Feature These 25+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (October 2-6)
Take back the city of Tertium
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for October 2-6! We've got some exciting new releases on the way next week including Assassin's Creed Mirage, Warhammer 40K: Darktide, High on Life's first DLC,
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 30 - October 1)
Bit of Cocoon, anyone?
It's time for another weekend! If you're stuck for what to play on Xbox over the next couple of days, don't forget we've got some great new Xbox Game Pass titles, three more Free Play Days offerings, a few new major free-to-play games, and a
Talking Point What Do You Think Of Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.0 So Far?
Have you tried out CDPR's game-changing overhaul?
Late last week, CD Projekt Red essentially relaunched Cyberpunk 2077 on Xbox Series X|S with a suite of new features hitting the current-gen version of the game. Almost three years on from its original Xbox One launch, CDPR's cyberpunk RPG is now a lot closer to the team's original vision for the...
Feature 10 Games We Can't Wait To Play On Xbox Game Pass In 2024
It's already looking stacked!
Xbox Game Pass has enjoyed another phenomenal year in 2023, and we're still not done yet! October and November are shaping up extremely well, and hopefully December will have some fun surprises for us too. After that, we're into 2024 - and although there's still a lot to be announced for next year, we're already...
Feature These 30+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (September 25-29)
Dive into a new story
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for September 25-29! We've got a few big highlights coming up in the form of Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty and EA Sports FC 24, and Cocoon is launching day one on
