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Roundup Here's What Was Revealed At Xbox & Bethesda's E3 2021 Showcase
Missed the event? Here's a recap
Weren't able to catch the Xbox & Bethesda E3 2021 event earlier today? No worries! You can always go back and watch the on-demand version for yourself, complete with a rundown of announcements over at our live blog. If you don't fancy watching it all the way through, we've also detailed all the important reveals...
Poll How Would You Grade Xbox & Bethesda's E3 2021 Showcase?
Give us your verdict
The dust is now beginning to settle on today's Xbox & Bethesda E3 2021 Showcase! 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 all the Xbox related announcements that occurred as part of the show. So, all things considered,...
Hardware Review GameSir X2 Bluetooth Controller - A Low-Cost Xbox Cloud Gaming Option
Please sir, can I have some more?
Cloud gaming is a huge part of Microsoft's strategy moving forward, and to that end, the company is keen on giving players access to their Game Pass sub on as many devices as possible – with smartphones being the obvious first choice. After all, your phone is always with you, so what better screen to use for...
Roundup Here's What Was Revealed At Ubisoft Forward E3 2021
Missed the event? Here's a recap
Weren't able to catch the Ubisoft Forward E3 2021 event earlier today? No worries! You can always go back and watch the on-demand version for yourself, complete with a rundown of announcements over at our live blog. If you don't fancy watching it all the way through, we've also detailed all the important reveals in...
Poll How Would You Grade Today's Ubisoft Forward E3 2021 Event?
Give us your verdict
The dust is now beginning to settle on today's Ubisoft Forward E3 2021 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've also provided a full recap of all the Xbox related announcements that occurred as part of the show. So, all things considered, what grade...
Pick One Which Of These Borderlands Games Is Your Favourite?
Remember, you can only pick one!
It's time for another round of Pick One! This week, following the reveal of Tiny Tina's Wonderlands, a spin-off of the Borderlands franchise, we thought we'd take a look back at the history of Borderlands on Xbox. The series has only been in existence for just over a decade, but it's given us some true classics...
Feature Game Pass Gems: CrossCode Is A Wonderful Blend Of Zelda And Sword Art Online
A perfect retro cocktail
Mixing Zelda with the world of Sword Art Online is not something we thought would work, but boy does it work in CrossCode. This little gem popped up on Xbox Game Pass last summer, but it's taken us a while to really check it out. Looking for something to play during the E3 period that isn't too taxing, we decided to boot it...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (June 12th)
Getting in the Euro 2020 spirit?
Welcome to another weekend! The next couple of days are dominated by E3 2021, of course, including Xbox and Bethesda's massive E3 2021 showcase on Sunday, but there's still plenty of other goodness to check out on Xbox including a batch of new Xbox Game Pass and Free Play Days titles, alon
Roundup Here's What Was Revealed At Summer Game Fest 2021 'Kickoff Live!'
Missed the event? Here's a recap
Weren't able to catch Summer Game Fest 2021 'Kickoff Live!' earlier today? No worries! You can always go back and watch the on-demand version for yourself, complete with a rundown of announcements over at our live blog. If you don't fancy watching it all the way through, we've also detailed all the important reveals...
Poll How Would You Grade Today's Summer Game Fest 2021 Event?
Give us your verdict
The dust is now beginning to settle on today's Summer Game Fest 2021 'Kickoff Live!' event, which gave us our first look at Elden Ring (arriving next January), along with many other exciting announcements! 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...
Feature Here Are Our Xbox Predictions For E3 2021
Just a few days left to go!
We're really counting down the days now until Xbox's massive E3 2021 event! It takes place this Sunday, June 13 in collaboration with Bethesda, and is set to provide 90 minutes of game reveals, updates and Game Pass news. In the meantime, we've gathered a selection of predictions between some of the staff here at Pure...
Deals 100+ Games Included In This Week's Xbox Sales (June 8-15)
The latest Deals with Gold and Spotlight offers
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! This week's selection is admittedly a little smaller than usual, featuring discounts on just over 100 games and add-ons, spanning the usual Deals with Gold and Spotlight sales. However, it's bolstered by the ongoing Warhammer Skulls sale, which isn't...
Feature Looking Back At The E3 That Delivered Xbox Backwards Compatibility
Back to the future
It's that time of the year as we essentially hit Christmas time for gaming fans as developers show off their upcoming titles. E3 is only a few days away and we already know Xbox is coming in with Bethesda for a 90 minute showcase packed full of gameplay and world premieres. While we eagerly await the coming weekend, it's a great...
Talking Point How Do You Feel About Cross-Gen Games?
It's been a big debate this generation
Outside of the Xbox bubble, PlayStation fans have been treated to some juicy news this week. While it was sad to hear that the God of War sequel has been pushed back to 2022, it was also revealed that the game will be a cross-gen title, meaning it will release on both PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. This has...
Pick One Which Of These Need For Speed Games Is Your Favourite?
Remember, you can only pick one!
It's time for another round of Pick One! This week, following the reveal that Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered is coming to EA Play and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate this month, we're looking back at the history of the series on Xbox. As there are so many, we've reduced to the list to a handful of the most popular...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (June 5th)
Dipping into some For Honor on Game Pass?
Welcome to another weekend! There's lots to check out again on Xbox over the next few days, including a couple of new Xbox Game Pass releases highlighted by For Honor, three Warhammer Free Play Days titles, and the usual slate of
Feature These Nine Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (June 7-11)
Here's what's on the way
A much quieter week this week on Xbox, outside of the dozens of gaming showcases and hundreds of gaming reveals we mean. In terms of actual game release, it's a bit on the light side, but we still have some some big titles with Chivalry 2 and and the Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection. Here's what's coming to Xbox Series X|S...
Deals 100+ Games Included In This Week's Xbox Sales (June 1-8)
Including the TR Definitive Survivor Trilogy
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! This week's selection features discounts on over 100 games and add-ons, spanning the usual Deals with Gold and Spotlight sales, along with a temporary 100% discount on Tell Me Why! We've highlighted a few of the most notable Xbox games offers in this week's...
Talking Point What's Your Fondest Memory Of E3?
Back to the future
We don't know about you, but we're pretty excited for E3 this year - more specifically the Xbox and Bethesda Showcase. It's always an exciting time of the year, and one that was sorely missed last year as events were spread around sporadically. While this year is by no means looking to be the triumphant return we'd originally...
Feature These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (June 1-4)
Pick your contracts. Hunt your targets. Collect the bounty.
Welcome to your weekly Xbox roundup! We've got a slightly quieter few days coming up in terms of major new releases, with no Xbox Game Pass titles announced as of yet either, but there's still plenty to look forward to including Necromunda: Hired Gun, Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection,
Quiz Can You Guess What Year This Game Was Announced At E3?
A trip down memory lane
With E3 around the corner, we're looking back at many of years of fantastic game announcements. Those moments where we've leapt in the air when a game we'd been hoping for finally gets the green light for the public to see it. From the incredible initial reveal of Halo Infinite, to the tantalising tease of Elden Ring - each...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 29th)
Jumping into the deep end with Maneater?
Welcome to another weekend! There's plenty of new content to check out on Xbox Game Pass over the next few days, including Maneater, Conan Exiles and MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries, along with various sales on over 300 Xbox games, a brand
Talking Point What Will Halo Infinite Bring Us At E3 2021?
New story details? Multiplayer? Release date?
So, we've got a date! Xbox will be joining up with Bethesda for a huge 90-minute conference at E3 2021 on Sunday, June 13, and while the specifics haven't been confirmed, Halo Infinite will likely have a huge presence at the event. We all remember last year's somewhat infamous gameplay reveal, which...
Feature These 30+ Games Are Coming To Xbox In June 2021
We've got another busy month ahead!
Can you believe we're already getting to the halfway point of the year?! E3 month is upon us, and that means we've got a lot of busy days ahead, along with some very intriguing releases! From a range of free next-gen upgrades, to launches for the likes of Scarlet Nexus and Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection, there's...
Poll Are You Happy With June 2021's Xbox Games With Gold?
What do you make of the selection?
Microsoft has officially announced June 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 The King's Bird and Shadows: Awakening, along with Xbox 360 (backwards...
Hardware Review RIG Pro Compact - 'The World's First Xbox Controller To Include Dolby Atmos'
There's more than meets the eye to this controller
At first glance, we'll admit that the RIG Pro Compact isn't really much to look at. Yes, it's a USB powered controller rather than a wireless one, and it's arguably not as stylish as the official Xbox Wireless Controller for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, but looks can be deceiving, and we've...
Deals 300+ Games Included In This Week's Xbox Sales (May 25 - June 1)
Including a massive Super Saver Sale!
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! This week's selection features discounts on over 300 games and add-ons, spanning the usual Deals with Gold and Spotlight sales, as well as Franchise and Super Saver sales! PS: Don't forget, Saints Row The Third Remastered (included in the sale) is being enhanced...
Feature These 15+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (May 24-28)
Bring on the Mechs!
Welcome to your weekly Xbox roundup! After a break last week following huge titles such as Resident Evil Village and Mass Effect Legendary Edition, we're back into the swing of things with some bigger releases. The most notable being the eagerly anticipated Biomutant, which is finally launching after years of development. We also...
Soapbox I Spent £150 On A Harry Potter Game And Have No Regrets
"I am what I am, an’ I’m not ashamed"
It's a Sunday afternoon and I'm sat here with two copies of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone in front of me and £150 down. I've pondered my life decisions up until this point and whether it was all worth it - I've concluded it was. Those few seconds are the only time I've questioned my decision, but...
Pick One Which Platforming Hero Is Your Favourite?
The right answer is Banjo-Kazooie
Biomutant is releasing on May 25 and it's got us thinking about all the cute and cuddly platforming heroes that have made their way onto Xbox over the years. Many iconic heroes have found a special place in our hearts - but which one resonated with you the most? Maybe its Rare's very own bear and bird,...
Talking Point What June 2021 Xbox Games With Gold Do You Want?
Expecting a big month to go alongside E3?
It's almost that time again - more Xbox Games with Gold titles will be announced very soon! The month of May has seen Armello, Dungeons 3, Lego Batman: The Videogame and Tropico 4 all given away for free for Xbox Live Gold subscribers, and another four games will soon be on the way. If you haven't done it...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 22nd)
Anyone, no, Rust?
It's the weekend! Time to sit back, play some games and chill out. This week is a bit quieter than the previous ones, but Rust Console Edition is out now, and there's still a ton of Xbox Game Pass titles that have been added, including SnowRunner and the wonderful The Wild at Heart. Not only that, but there's some great games to...
Talking Point What Do You Think Xbox Has Up Its Sleeve For E3?
Psychonauts 2, Psychonauts 2, Psychonauts 2!
We're so close to E3 we can almost taste it. Excitement levels are rising here at Pure Xbox as we hope to begin to see Xbox's first-party studios deliver on the promises made over previous years. We've seen CG trailers for games such as Fable and Forza Motorsport, but we're ready to see the games in...
Deals 150+ Games Included In This Week's Xbox Sales (May 18-25)
Including an ID@Xbox Gamefest sale
It's that time again! The weekly deals on Xbox are back and this time the focus is on a number of Focus Home Interactive titles (no pun intended). There's also a huge ID@Xbox Gamefest sale, with tons of great indies available - so be sure to check those out too. We've highlighted a few of the most notable Xbox...
Pick One Which Game In The Mass Effect Series Did You Start With?
The first one? Andromeda? Tell us!
It's time for another round of Pick One! Today, following the release of Mass Effect Legendary Edition earlier this week, we thought we'd take a look back at the series and ask one question - which game did you start with? Were you there at the beginning with Mass Effect on Xbox 360 in 2007, or did you wait for...
Feature Game Pass Gems: Take A Trip Down Memory Lane With Psychonauts
Get psyched ahead of the sequel
We could describe any level in Psychonauts and you'd probably wonder if we'd lost the plot. This is one of the most inventive, creative, and downright bonkers games out there - let alone being an excellent platformer. Originally released back in 2005, the game failed to capture an immediate audience and was quickly...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 15th)
Picking up the Mass Effect remastered trilogy?
Welcome to the weekend! Mass Effect Legendary Edition has now officially arrived, and so we're sure it'll be the popular choice over the next few days, but there are also plenty of great new Xbox Game Pass releases to enjoy, another selection of Free Play Days titles, and over 250 games included as par
Talking Point Looking Back, What's Your First Memory Of The Original Xbox?
Did you get one on launch day in 2001?
The 20th anniversary celebrations have officially begun! The Xbox brand is turning 20 years old on November 15, 2001 (as is the Halo franchise), and as a result, we thought we'd dip into some nostalgia to end the week. It's been a long 20 years, and many of us weren't there at the beginning, but we're willing...
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (May 17-21)
Here's what's on the way
Welcome to your weekly Xbox roundup! We've haven't got any major releases on the level of Resident Evil Village or Mass Effect Legendary Edition arriving over the next few days, but there are still some pretty big games on the way, including the much-anticipated Rust Console Edition and day one EA Play title,
Poll What Do You Think Of The New Quick Resume Improvements On Xbox Series X|S?
Happy with the new upgrades?
The May 2021 Xbox update officially rolled out yesterday across the world, and arguably the biggest highlight of the package was a bunch of improvements to Quick Resume on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. In particular, you can now see at-a-glance which games are being saved in a Quick Resume state on your console, so...
Talking Point Six Months Later, What Are Your Thoughts On The Xbox Series X|S?
Has Microsoft got off to a good start?
Can you believe it's already been six months since the release of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S? The two consoles officially arrived on November 10, 2020, and sadly many fans are still struggling to get their hands on one. It was certainly one of the most challenging times to launch two new consoles into...
Deals 250+ Games Included In This Week's Xbox Sales (May 11-18)
Including an Achievement Hunter sale
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! This week's selection features discounts on over 250 games and add-ons, spanning Deals with Gold and Spotlight sales, as well as Achievement Hunter and DC Franchise sales! We've highlighted a few of the most notable Xbox games offers in this week's current sales...
Soapbox The Resident Evil Series Knows How To Do A Killer Opening
It can turn your heart into a Jill Sandwich
Some people find each Resident Evil title loses its way within the final hours, but not enough attention is given to those masterfully crafted opening moments. They say that if a movie doesn't capture your attention within the first 30 minutes, then viewers generally tend to disengage. For the most part,...
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (May 10-14)
Here's what's on the way
Welcome to your weekly Xbox roundup! This week is dominated by the release of Mass Effect Legendary Edition, which drops either this Thursday or Friday, although we've also got some other pretty exciting games heading to Xbox as well. Here's what's coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One this week: New Xbox Releases (May...
Pick One Which Of These Battlefield Games Is Your Favourite?
Remember, you can only pick one!
It's time for another round of Pick One! This week, following a week of leaks and the supposed official reveal of the Battlefield 6 trailer coming very soon, we thought we'd take a look back at the history of the series on Xbox. Which of these titles is your favourite? Remember, you can only pick one! Let's take a...
Feature 120FPS Is Quickly Becoming A Game-Changer On Xbox Series X
Especially due to FPS Boost
When Microsoft first announced that the Xbox Series X (and Series S) would support games at up to 120 frames per-second, many of us were sceptical. How many games were actually going to take advantage of that? As it turns out, a lot! We're not even six months into the new consoles' lifespan, and there are already over 70...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 8th)
It's all about Resident Evil Village for us
Welcome to the weekend! We're sure many of you will be diving into the new release of Resident Evil Village over the next couple of days, but if you're not, there's also a batch of new Xbox Game Pass releases to enjoy, another selection of Free Play Days titles, and over 400 games included as part of
Talking Point Will Activision Ever Get On Board With Xbox Game Pass?
It's looking unlikely right now
We're all well aware that Xbox Game Pass has been heavily supported by the vast majority of publishers in the games industry thus far, but one notable absentee has been Activision Blizzard. As of the time of writing, none of the company's titles are included as part of the service, which is absolutely a shame. It's...
Soapbox Star Wars Republic Commando Was Ahead Of Its Time
We're just clones, sir
It took me way to long to play Star Wars Republic Commando - way too long. After binging every season of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, I grew attached to the clones in a way the movies never seemed to convey. Their personalities shone through, and the lore presented was some of the best in the franchise. Jumping into Republic...
Feature 10 New FPS Boost Games You Need To Try On Xbox Series X
Faster than fast, quicker than quick
With the huge announcement that over 70 titles have been given the FPS Boost treatment this week, there is undoubtedly something for everyone. Whether you're into first-person shooters or open world adventures - there's most likely a game you're going to want to try. FPS Boost has been a fantastic feature on the...
