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Deals 150+ Games Included In This Week's Xbox Sales (July 20-27)
Bag yourself a bargain
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! There are over 150 games to choose from once again this week, spanning the usual Deals with Gold and Spotlight sales along with the ongoing WB Games Publisher Sale. We've highlighted a few of the most notable Xbox games offers in this week's current sales below, and Xbox's Major...
Deals Warner Bros Publisher Sale Brings 100+ Discounts To Xbox This Week
Save up to 80% on WB Games titles
It's time for another Xbox sale! Warner Bros. Games is currently hosting a special publisher sale on Xbox for the next few days (it actually unofficially started last week), featuring 100+ discounts on WB games and add-ons. Below, we've highlighted all of the standalone games in the sale, but be aware that the...
Feature These Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (July 19-23)
Stop the Time Empress and rewrite the future of the land
It's time for another weekly Xbox new releases roundup, and it's a pretty busy one this week, albeit without any major AAA games hitting the market. The highlight is arguably Cris Tales, which joins Xbox Game Pass at launch on Tuesday. As it stands, here's what's coming to Xbox Series X|S and...
Pick One Which Is Your Favourite OG Xbox Title On Game Pass?
Remember, you can only pick one!
It's time for another round of Pick One! This week, we thought we'd take a look at the Xbox Game Pass library and pick out the five original Xbox games that are currently available via the service. Which is your favourite? Remember, you can only pick one! Let's take a look at what we're working with: Black Join...
Talking Point Should Xbox Create A Dedicated Handheld Device?
Even just for Xbox Cloud Gaming?
Valve made a splash this week when the company announced the Steam Deck, which serves as a handheld gaming PC that will retail for as low as $349 when it arrives this December. Better yet, it can even be used as a handheld Xbox if you so wish, as the system functions as a PC and has the ability to run Xbox Game Pass...
Interview How Overcooked And Gang Beasts Inspired Competitive Mayhem In Get Packed: Fully Loaded
Coming to Xbox consoles on July 29!
You may have noticed there's been an influx of fun cooperative party games on Xbox following the success of Overcooked. We've had the removal service mayhem of Moving Out, along with the DIY disaster squad in Tools Up. There have been some pretty unique experiences, but Get Packed: Fully Loaded may be one of the...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 17th)
We're playing some Yakuza and Judgment on Series X
Welcome to the weekend! There's plenty of new content to check out on Xbox over the next couple of days, including a batch of Xbox Game Pass additions, three more (varied) Free Play Days titles, and the usual set of weekly sales. Here's what we’re
Hands On 'Braking Point' Is F1 2021's Version Of FIFA's 'The Journey'
It's a proper, fully-featured F1 story mode
Remember 'The Journey' in the FIFA series? It was a multi-year story centring primarily around the fictional character of Alex Hunter, allowing you to play out his career, make decisions to progress the narrative and watch pre-determined cutscenes every time you got to a certain point in the season. That's...
Soapbox Forza Horizon 5 Will Be Great, But I Hope It Does More With Its Radio Stations
Especially compared to GTA V
There aren't too many holes to pick in the brilliant Forza Horizon 4, which I've been playing and enjoying for many years now, but if there's one complaint I do have, it relates to the music selection and radio stations in general. Compared to something like Grand Theft Auto V, I feel like there's a lot of untapped...
Deals 150+ Games Included In This Week's Xbox Sales (July 13-20)
Bag yourself a bargain
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! There are over 150 games to choose from once again this week, spanning the usual Deals with Gold and Spotlight sales along with a particularly huge Family Time Sale. We've highlighted a few of the most notable Xbox games offers in this week's current sales below, and Xbox's...
Talking Point How Useful Have You Found The 'HDMI In' Port On Your Xbox One?
Do you wish it was part of the Xbox Series X|S?
We're now well over six months since the launch of the Xbox Series X and Series S, and we've had a chance to get used to some the features that haven't crossed over from the Xbox One generation. There's no Kinect support, for example, no optical audio port, and no 'HDMI In' port to allow you to connect...
Feature These Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (July 13-16)
Start your engines!
It's time for your weekly Xbox new releases roundup, and while it's a fairly quiet one this week, it's highlighted by EA and Codemasters' F1 2021, along with another batch of small, but intriguing Xbox Game Pass releases. As it stands, here's what's coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One this week: New Xbox Releases (July 13...
Pick One Which Of These Is Your Favourite Football (Soccer) Game On Xbox?
Remember, you can only pick one!
It's time for another round of Pick One! This week, to celebrate both the Euro 2020 and Copa América finals this weekend, we thought we'd take a look at the wide variety of football (soccer) games currently available on Xbox. We're sticking to (mostly) recent football games with this list, although Xbox obviously...
Feature Game Pass Gems: Bug Fables Is One Of The Best RPGs On Xbox Right Now
A bug's life
When Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling joined Xbox Game Pass last week, we got stupidly excited. Some of us here have already played the game on our Nintendo Switches over the years, but now the ability to re-experience the game again, complete with better visuals and achievements? It's like a dream come true. Jumping out of the...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 10th)
It's a great time to return to A Plague Tale: Innocence
Welcome to the weekend! It's been another fairly eventful week in the world of Xbox, with another bunch of Xbox Game Pass titles hitting the service, two more Free Play Days games, Dark Souls 3 getting an FPS Boost for Xbox Series X and Series S, and the
Soapbox Now That It's On Xbox Game Pass, I've Finally Discovered The Joys Of Gang Beasts
Game Pass needed a game like this
It's no secret that despite its incredible library, Xbox Game Pass has been somewhat starved of great party games throughout its lifespan thus far. The are notable exceptions like Overcooked! 2 and Golf With Your Friends, but with the addition of Gang Beasts, it feels like the service has very consciously bolstered...
Roundup Here's What Was Revealed At Nacon Connect 2021
Missed the event? Here's a recap
Weren't able to catch the Nacon Connect 2021 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. The following list is everything Xbox related that was revealed during the show: Vampire: The...
Deals 150+ Games Included In This Week's Xbox Sales (July 6-13)
Bag yourself a bargain
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! There's quite a lot to choose from in this week's selection, with over 150 games available across Deals with Gold, Spotlight, Deep Sea Discounts and Nacon Connect sales! We've highlighted a few of the most notable Xbox games offers in this week's current sales below, and Xbox's...
Talking Point Are Next-Gen Upgrades Worth Getting An Xbox Series X|S For?
Is Smart Delivery winning you over?
A huge topic of conversation has centred around the lack of true next-gen games since the launch of Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5. With the pandemic, huge install bases on last-gen systems and the usual crossover period, it has felt particularly dry. But we've had something pretty consistent to substitute that...
Feature These Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (July 6-9)
Return to the grim tale of A Plague Tale: Innocence
We've got another batch of new Xbox releases on the way this week, and while it's somewhat of a quieter selection than we've been used to, it's highlighted by an upgrade for the brilliant A Plague Tale: Innocence on Xbox Game Pass! As it stands, here's what's coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One...
Pick One Which Is Your Favourite DOOM Game On Xbox?
Remember, you can only pick one!
It's time for another round of Pick One! This week, to celebrate DOOM Eternal's free next-gen upgrade for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, we thought we'd take a look back at the history of the series on Xbox! There have been ports of the classic 90s versions over the years, of course, so we've included those below,...
Feature Don't Skip Games With Gold's Conker: Live & Reloaded, Especially On Xbox Series X
The fuzzy squirrel has never looked or played better
We get it. The Games with Gold offerings have been pretty poor in recent months - especially compared to the superior PlayStation Plus selection. Sure, we have Xbox Game Pass, but that's besides the point. It's still a service people pay for and customers are beginning to feel a bit turned away...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 3rd)
We've got a date with a wabbit
Welcome to the weekend! It's been a pretty big week for new releases on Xbox, including a selection of next-gen upgrades, loads of Xbox Game Pass additions, and even a couple of Xbox Games with Gold releases. Don't forget the
Talking Point We're Halfway Through The Year, What's Your Favourite Game So Far?
Hitman 3? Resident Evil Village? Balan Wonderworld?
2021 is going a bit quick, isn't it? And oh boy has it been a rollercoaster. Considering many industry insiders claimed this year would be quiet and to not expect many 'big' games, it's certainly not felt like it. From next-gen upgrades, to new IPs, every week has delivered something new and fresh...
Poll Are You Happy With July 2021's Xbox Games With Gold?
What do you make of the selection?
Microsoft has officially announced July 2021's Xbox Games with Gold, giving us a look at four more games we'll be able to play at no extra charge with our Gold memberships next month. In case you missed it, the games are Xbox One titles Planet Alpha and Rock of Ages 3: Make & Break, along with OG and Xbox 360...
Deals 50+ Games Included In This Week's Xbox Sales (June 29 - July 6)
"Blood will be spilled. Riches will be stolen."
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! This week's selection is a very small one, suggesting we might perhaps get another separate sale later this week, but for now it's limited to just over 50 games in all. We've highlighted a few of the most notable Xbox games offers in this week's current...
Feature Ahead Of The New Space Jam Xbox Game, Do You Remember The 1996 Original?
Come on and slam, and welcome to the jam
It's quite crazy to think that 25 years since the last Space Jam film, we're not only getting a standalone sequel this July, but Xbox is also getting an exclusive game - albeit pretty different to the official tie-in that released back in 1996. The developer isn't the same, the expectation isn't the same, and...
Feature These Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (June 29 - July 2)
Become the Slayer on Xbox Series X and S
It's time for another brand-new week of Xbox releases, and we've got some interesting titles arriving over the next few days, including a pretty big batch of Xbox Game Pass additions, along with various next-gen upgrades. As it stands, here's what's coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One this week: New...
Roundup Here's What's Coming To Xbox In July 2021
Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
We've got a pretty exciting July to look forward to on Xbox, with a whole bunch of Xbox Game Pass additions already confirmed including The Ascent and Cris Tales, and the biggest highlight arriving in the form of Microsoft Flight Simulator for Xbox Series X and S. Plus, there are next-gen upgrades, free-to-play...
Soapbox Forza Horizon 5 Is Going To Need To Lean Into The Series' Absurdity To Impress Me
Please make it happen, Playground Games
It's not even been a decade and we've almost had five fully fledged Forza Horizon games. Five! You would think the series would have ran out of ideas or become stale, but that's not the case. Each entry is delivering beautiful new locales, stunning driving controls, and a whole heap of varied content to enjoy...
Pick One Which Is Your Favourite Sonic Game On Xbox?
Remember, you can only pick one!
It's time for another round of Pick One! This week, to celebrate Sonic The Hedgehog's 30th anniversary, we thought we'd take a look back at the history of the series on Xbox, which includes a lot of ports of older titles! The original games are included in this lineup, then, but Sonic didn't actually make his debut...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (June 26th)
It's time to reignite the chase
Welcome to the weekend! It's definitely been a quieter week following the busy period that was E3 2021, but we've received another welcome selection of Xbox Game Pass titles over the past few days, along with three more Free Play Days additions, and over 300 games are still on sal
Talking Point What FPS Boost Games Do You Want Next For Xbox Series X|S?
And when do you think we'll get them?
We haven't heard anything about the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S FPS Boost program since the early part of May, but we'll give Microsoft the benefit of the doubt, as they dropped a whopping 74 games for the free service at the time! Nevertheless, now that a couple of months have passed, we're already...
Pick One Batman Arkham Knight Is Now Six Years Old, Which Is Your Favourite Game Featuring The Hero?
I'm batman!
Can you believe Batman: Arkham Knight is six years old today? The culmination of the Arkham series was a huge success, both critically and financially, as the story of the masked crusade was wrapped up in a climactic entry. But over the Xbox's lifespan, it's not just the Arkham series Batman has made an appearance in. From fighters such...
Hands On Chivalry 2 Is A Multiplayer Game You Do Not Want To Sleep On
A humorous war simulator
Within the first few minutes of Chivalry 2, you're thrown into a boot camp and taught the basics. Whilst this is happening, you're being shouted at by your trainer as he pushes you forward through each tutorial. It's a jarring start and one that surprised us. Not because it was anything jaw-dropping, but purely through the...
Deals All 30 Classic Xbox Games In This Week's Sales (June 22-29)
Xbox 360 and original Xbox titles
This week's selection of Xbox Deals is now live, and as usual, we've got another selection of original Xbox and Xbox 360 classics to take advantage of, including a Sonic sale and the ongoing Ubisoft Forward sale. Below, we've included every single Xbox 360 and original Xbox game available over the next week, but be...
Deals 150+ Games Added To This Week's Xbox Sales (June 22-29)
Along with the ongoing Ubisoft Forward sale
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! This week's selection is a pretty big one, not only including Deals with Gold and Spotlight offers as usual, but also incorporating a Simulator Sale for fans of the genre. And don't forget, the huge Ubisoft Forward sale is also still ongoing until Monday,...
Talking Point What July 2021 Xbox Games With Gold Do You Want?
Any predictions?
It's almost that time once again, with more Xbox Games with Gold titles set to be announced very soon! The month of June has seen The King's Bird, Shadows: Awakening, NeoGeo Battle Coliseum and Injustice: Gods Among Us all given away for free for Xbox Live Gold subscribers, and another four games will soon be on the way. If you...
Feature These Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (June 22-25)
Dive into a complex story of bonds, courage and heroism
It's that time once again! This week is looking somewhat busy for new releases on Xbox, with a few particularly notable highlights including Scarlet Nexus and Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX, along with two confirmed Xbox Game Pass additions in
Feature Our Most Anticipated Games From E3 2021
The best of the best
Well, that's a wrap on E3, and despite some bumps in the road, it came through with some substantial announcements - many of which we are insanely pumped for here at Pure Xbox. That 90 minute power punch that Xbox threw at us last week has grown our future backlogs considerably, with the majority of them being in Xbox Game Pass...
Pick One Which Of These Six Upcoming Xbox Games Are You Most Excited For?
"6 headliners. 6 months."
It's time for another round of Pick One! This week, given that Xbox has been heavily promoting "six headliners" coming to Xbox Game Pass later in 2021, we thought we'd highlight each of them and find out your favourite. Keep in mind that Age of Empires IV in this list is not coming to Xbox consoles as far as we know, but...
Hands On PES 2021 Is An Enjoyable Compliment To Euro 2020 On Xbox Game Pass
Complete with all the official branding
Enjoying the Euros? This year's UEFA European Football Championships (well, technically last year's) have been underway for just over a week now, and if you're anything like us, you've been hooked to your TV multiple times per-day to catch all the action. But when the action stops, Xbox Game Pass comes to the...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (June 19th)
It's finally time to try some Tunic!
Welcome to another weekend! Well, E3 2021 is well officially over, and it was a great show from an Xbox perspective, but now there's plenty to enjoy on your console across the next few days including lots of Xbox Game Pass additions, another batch of Free Play Days titles, and the ongoing Xb
Roundup Everything That Happened At The 'Xbox Games Showcase Extended' Event
Missed the event? Here's a recap
Weren't able to catch the 'Xbox Games Showcase Extended' event earlier today? If you don't fancy watching it all the way through (it was a two-hour long show!), we've also detailed everything that took place in this article. The following list is everything that happened as part of the interview-focused event:...
Poll How Would You Grade The 'Xbox Games Showcase Extended' Event?
Give us your verdict
The dust is now beginning to settle on today's 'Xbox Games Showcase Extended' event! If you haven't had a chance to watch it yet, you can catch the full thing over at our live blog page, and we'll also soon provide a full recap of everything that happened - such as interviews and updates - as part of the show. So, all things...
Reaction This Year's Shaky E3 Was Held Up By Xbox And Nintendo
A messy four days with a few highs and many lows
Well, E3 has come and gone, and to be honest, it was kind of a blink and you'll miss it affair. That's not to say it was bad - on the contrary, despite the general response to this year's event, it packed a substantial number of huge and meaningful announcements - I'm just not sure we needed E3 as a...
Deals 100+ Games Added To This Week's Xbox Sales (June 15-22)
Alongside the massive E3 2021 sale
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! This week's selection is smaller than usual due to the ongoing Xbox E3 2021 sale (also known as the 'Deals Unlocked' sale), which still has a couple of days left to run until Thursday, June 17. We've highlighted a few of the most notable Xbox games offers in this...
Poll How Would You Grade Capcom's E3 2021 Showcase?
Is that it?
So Capcom's E3 Showcase has been and gone and, erm, it didn't really bring a lot. In all fairness, they delivered exactly what they said they would, but even then, nothing seemed substantially new. For Xbox fans, all we really had was Resident Evil Village news, and that segment was roughly two minutes of the entire presentation. We...
Feature These Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (June 14-18)
Embark on an epic, continent-spanning next-gen journey
If you thought the other weeks were quiet, then oh boy, this week is a bit of a ghost town for new releases! That said, we do have two major (free) next-gen upgrades arriving for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, along with a massive batch of Bethesda Xbox Game Pass additions and Yakuza: Like a...
Reaction Xbox Just Had Its Best E3 Showcase In Years, And Game Pass Was The Star
It's going to be an exciting end to 2021
Have you recovered from yesterday's Xbox and Bethesda E3 2021 Showcase yet? We polled the Pure Xbox community immediately following the event, and the majority of votes gave the show a top-marks A
