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Guide All The 10+ Backwards Compatible Games In This Week's Xbox Sale (Sep 15-22)
Hope you like Call of Duty
This week's Xbox sale is now live, and it includes just over 10 backwards compatible titles from the original Xbox and Xbox 360, with the vast majority of those being old Call of Duty games. We've highlighted every backwards compatible offer in the table below, and you'll find more games, bundles and DLC add-ons for Xbox...
Deals Over 100 Games, Bundles & Add-Ons In This Week's Xbox Sale (Sep 15-22)
Including discounts on major titles
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! It's a smaller selection this week than we've seen over the past month-or-so, but there are nevertheless some big discounts on major titles available, spread across Deals With Gold, Spotlight, Publisher and Forza Le Mans sales. We've highlighted a few of the most...
Talking Point What Will You Play First On Your New Xbox Series S/X?
Maybe some Assassin's Creed Valhalla?
The countdown is on. The Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X are officially dropping on November 10th with pre-orders set to begin next week (!) on September 22nd, which means it's time to start planning for launch day. If you're fortunate enough to pick up a brand-new system on day one, there's a big decision...
Pick One Which Of These Newly Announced Ubisoft Games Are You Most Excited For?
Immortals Fenyx Rising, Prince of Persia or Riders Republic?
It's time for another round of Pick One! This week, we're taking a look at three new games that were officially announced at this week's Ubisoft Forward event - we just want to know which you're most looking forward to! Remember, you can only pick one! Let's take a look at what we're...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (Sep 12th)
We're loving Hotshot Racing on Xbox Game Pass
Welcome to the weekend! This past week has been one of the busiest for Xbox in years, highlighted by the surprise reveal of the Xbox Series S, so you might have forgotten that we've also been treated to six new Xbox Game Pass titles, three more Free Play Days offerings
Roundup Here's Everything That Was Revealed During September's Ubisoft Forward
Missed the event? Here's a recap
Weren't able to catch Ubisoft Forward 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 this article. The...
Poll How Would You Grade September's Ubisoft Forward Show?
What did you think?
The dust is now beginning to settle on today's Ubisoft Forward show, which gave us a look at various upcoming titles, including the reveals of Immortals: Fenyx Rising, Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake and new extreme sports IP Riders Republic! If you haven't had a chance to watch it yet, you can catch the full thing...
Reaction Xbox Is Making Next-Gen Gaming More Accessible Than Ever
It's been a huge few days for Microsoft
Have you recovered from the last couple of days in Xbox land yet? We certainly haven't! It's been a very busy 48 hours-or-so for Microsoft following an unexpected leak in the early part of Tuesday, but the company recovered admirably, and there's a very evident sense of positivity radiating from the brand...
Deals Over 300 Games, Bundles & Add-Ons In This Week's Xbox Sale (Sep 8-15)
Including a huge DLC sale
We're a little late (as was Microsoft!) in getting to the Xbox sale roundup this week due to the surprise reveal of the Xbox Series S, but here we go! It's actually quite a big sale this week as well, although the vast majority of discounts are for DLC as part of an Ultimate Game Add-On Sale. We've highlighted a few of the...
Poll Which Next-Gen Xbox Are You Currently Planning To Buy?
Xbox Series S or Xbox Series X
Update (Wed 9th Sep, 2020 20:30 BST): With both the Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X now officially revealed, we've got a good idea about what to expect from both systems when they release later this year on November 10th. In case you missed it, the Xbox Series X will launch at a price of £449 / $499, while the...
Poll Which Design Do You Prefer, Xbox Series S Or X?
Which is the most appealing to you?
After months of reports, rumours and speculation, the Xbox Series S next-gen console leaked earlier today ahead of being officially announced by Microsoft, set to launch at a very appealing £249/$299 price point. Microsoft has also given us our first official look at the system, which means we can finally take a...
Poll How Are You Getting On With The New Xbox Store?
Have you received it yet?
It's been around a month since Microsoft first began rolling out the brand-new Microsoft Store to Xbox Insiders, and it has since been made available for many more Xbox users in recent weeks. There's no guarantee you'll have received it yet, but if you have, you'll know about it - the new Store sports a fresh design and...
Quiz How Well Do You Know The Tony Hawk Series?
Test your knowledge in our quiz
It's quiz time! Tony Hawk's Pro Skater made its long-awaited return earlier this week with a remake/remaster of the first two games in the series, but how much do you know about the franchise's 20-year history? Let's find out...
Pick One Which Is Your Favourite Prince Of Persia Xbox Game?
Remember, you can only pick one!
It's time for another round of Pick One! This week, with reports circulating that Ubisoft will reveal a Prince of Persia remake at its Ubisoft Forward event next Thursday, we're looking back at the series' history on Xbox. Six Prince of Persia games have been released on the platform over the past couple of decades,...
Talking Point Which Modern Games Will Get A Remaster In 20 Years?
What will stand the test of time?
This week marked the release of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 - a remake/remaster of the original two games in the beloved series, which first released all the way back in 1999 and 2000 respectively. It would have been hard to imagine back then that the two PS1 classics would receive visually stunning, full-blown...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 5th)
Assembling the Avengers?
Welcome to the weekend! There's plenty of new content to enjoy on Xbox over the next couple of days, including some major new releases such as Marvel's Avengers, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 and NBA 2K21, along with even more Xbox Game Pass additions highlighted by the pants-wetting horror of Resident Evil 7: Biohazard...
Talking Point What Games Would You Like Enhanced For Xbox Series X?
Better visuals, faster frame rates
When the Xbox Series X launches this November, you'll be able to play over 3000 backwards compatible titles across three generations of Xbox - the original Xbox, the Xbox 360 and the Xbox One. In addition to this, various developers are working to enhance their previously released Xbox One titles for the next...
Guide All The 30+ Backwards Compatible Games In This Week's Xbox Sale (Sep 1-8)
The complete list of Xbox 360 and Xbox titles
This week's Xbox sale is now live, and it includes a large set of backwards compatible titles from the original Xbox and Xbox 360, including discounts on lots of Ubisoft games. We've highlighted every backwards compatible offer in the table below, and you'll find more games, bundles and DLC add-ons for...
Deals Over 250 Games, Bundles & Add-Ons In This Week's Xbox Sale (Sep 1-8)
Including a Ubisoft Publisher Sale
The huge Xbox Summer and Gamescom sales might have only just concluded, but there are still well over 250 games, bundles and add-ons on offer in this week's Xbox sale, including some fantastic offers on Ubisoft titles! Specifically, both the Assassin's Creed and Far Cry series' are heavily discounted for the next...
Feature These 15+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (Sep 1-4)
Including more Xbox Game Pass releases
Welcome to your weekly Xbox roundup! We've got some huge releases ahead of us over the next few days once again, including the likes of Marvel's Avengers, NBA 2K21 and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2. And as an added bonus, we've got some brand-new Xbox Game Pass titles on the way as well! Let's take a look at...
Pick One Which Of These Is Your Favourite Modern Sonic Game?
Remember, you can only pick one!
It's time for another round of Pick One! This week, we're taking a look at Sonic games on Xbox - specifically modern Sonic games that have been released for Xbox One, of which there are have been three to date. So, which of these is your favourite? Remember, you can only pick one! Let's take a look at what we're...
Poll Do You Think The Xbox Series X Will Get A Mid-Gen Upgrade?
Like the Xbox One S / X?
It sounds strange to say it, but we're literally just a couple of months away from the release of a brand-new generation of consoles, including the Xbox Series X and possibly even the unannounced Xbox Series S. It's an exciting time to be an Xbox fan! With any brand-new system, however, it's often inevitable that it'll get...
Interview Crystal Dynamics Tells Us About War Zones And The Future Of Marvel's Avengers
"We want to keep telling stories in this world"
It's been three long years since Marvel's Avengers was first announced, but it's finally here - next week marks its official release on Xbox One, with an Xbox Series X version to follow later this year. In collaboration with Virgin Media, which is headline sponsor of the game in the UK, we had the...
Guide These 40+ Games Are Coming To Xbox In September 2020
Some huge releases on the way
The month of September is almost upon us, and that means another batch of brand-new Xbox titles are on the horizon! We've picked out some of the highlights of the bunch below, and we've also included a more exhaustive list of games that are set to debut over the next few weeks. We'll updating this list regularly when...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 29th)
Dipping into Game Pass?
Welcome to the weekend! It's been a very busy few days for Xbox Game Pass with five brand-new releases added to the service this week, including the highly-anticipated Tell Me Why: Chapter One and Wasteland 3. Elsewhere, we've got three more Free Play Days offerings including Star Wars Battlefront II, and the
Roundup Here's Everything That Was Revealed During Gamescom Opening Night Live
Missed the event? Here's a recap
Weren't able to catch the Gamescom Opening Night Live 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...
Feature How Would You Grade Gamescom Opening Night Live 2020?
Give us your vote
The dust is now beginning to settle on today's Gamescom Opening Night Live event, which treated us to a two hour showcase of the hottest upcoming games, live from Los Angeles. If you haven't had a chance to watch it yet, you can catch the full thing over at our live blog page, and you can also check out our recap of all the...
Poll Are You Happy With September 2020's Xbox Games With Gold?
Give us your thoughts
Microsoft has officially announced September 2020'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 action-RPG shooter Tom Clancy's The Division, comedy point-and-click adventure The Book of Unwritten...
Interview The Gunk Dev Talks Slimy Substances, Exploration And The Xbox Series X
"We’ve never been early adopters of Xbox before"
It was back at the Xbox Games Showcase in July that Thunderful Group revealed The Gunk - a new Xbox exclusive developed by the makers of the popular SteamWorld series (Image & Form), set to release in 2021. Earlier this week, we had a chance to speak to game director Ulf Hartelius about the The...
Deals Over 50 Games In This Week's Xbox Deals With Gold & Spotlight Sale (Aug 25 - Sep 1)
Update: Huge Gamescom sale also now live
Update: Microsoft has added to this week's Deals with Gold and Spotlight offers with a massive Gamescom sale featuring over 200 games, but it appears to be exclusive to the UK and Europe for now. Original story: The Xbox Summer Sale is now officially over, but there are still some great deals on the...
Feature These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (Aug 25-28)
Including multiple Game Pass titles
Welcome back to your weekly Xbox roundup! We've got some huge releases ahead of us over the next few days, as well as four day-one launches going straight into Xbox Game Pass! Talk about value for money... Let's take a look at the full list of upcoming games below: Madden NFL 21 MVP Edition (Aug 25): "A new...
Talking Point What September 2020 Xbox Games With Gold Do You Want?
Give us your wishlist
It's almost time for another set of Xbox Games with Gold titles! The month of August has seen Portal Knights, Override: Mech City Brawl, MX Unleashed and Red Faction II 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 yet, you can still download...
Pick One Which Of These Batman: Arkham Games Is Your Favourite?
Remember, you can only pick one!
It's time for another round of Pick One! This week, to celebrate the reveal of Gotham Knights as part of DC FanDome yesterday, we're taking a look back at the beloved Batman: Arkham series. So, which of these is your favourite? Remember, you can only pick one! Let's take a look at what we're working with: Batman:...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 22nd)
Taking to the skies?
Welcome to the weekend! Once again, we're spoilt for choice on Xbox over the next few days with loads of new titles available with Xbox Game Pass including Microsoft Flight Simulator (for PC) and Battletoads, three major Free Play Days offerings including the recently released F1 2020, and the ongoing
Poll What Do You Think Of The New Xbox Series X Dashboard?
Are you liking the design?
Microsoft has today unveiled the "New Xbox Experience" - a new, connected ecosystem across devices that "lets you play the way you want to play", launching with the Xbox Series X. As part of this, we were treated to our very first look at the dashboard that will be shipped with the Xbox Series X when it arrives this...
Poll How Important Are Achievements To You In Xbox Games?
Are you a completionist?
A topic we don't talk about too often here at Pure Xbox is Achievements. We all know what they are - rewards that boost your Gamerscore every time you complete certain tasks in games - and the feature has been around ever since Microsoft introduced it with the Xbox 360 in 2005. There appear to be quite a few schools of...
Pick One Which Of These Call Of Duty Games Is Your Favourite?
Give us your verdict
It's time for another round of Pick One! This week, with so many Call of Duty titles currently available in the Xbox Summer Sale, we've picked out three recent entries in the series to battle over. Remember, you can only pick one! Let's take a look at what we're working with: Call of Duty: WWII (2017) Call of Duty returns to...
Hands On Project xCloud Works Almost Impossibly Well
'There are moments where this feels like a native handheld experience'
I’ve spent the last few days playing Halo without an Xbox in sight. Microsoft have taken Game Pass Ultimate, a service that was already rolling in value, and have unquestionably made it the greatest deal in gaming with Project xCloud. Not only do you get access to hundreds of...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 14th)
Bought anything in the Summer Sale?
Welcome to the weekend! It's another big one in the world of Xbox - Final Fantasy VII was recently added to Xbox Game Pass, three major titles are available with Xbox Free Play Days, and the massive Xbox Summer Sale has officially begun, featuring over 400 deals on games, bundles and add-ons! Here's what we're...
Talking Point Should The Xbox One Version Of Halo Infinite Be Scrapped?
"It needs to be gone"
A few weeks before Halo Infinite was delayed, 343 Industries published an official statement regarding concerns about the game's graphics. It even acknowledged the fact the team had "heard" the Digital Foundry assessments, which broke down Halo Infinite's gameplay reveal in detail. Now that the latest news about the game's...
Soapbox Despite Halo's Delay, I'm Still Stoked For The Xbox Series X Launch
There's still plenty to be excited about
I think I can speak for much of the Xbox community when I say that the news of Halo Infinite being delayed to 2021 was a disappointing blow. But as much as I'm looking forward to the latest entry in the series, there are still countless reasons as to why I'm excited to pick up an Xbox Series X at launch later...
Poll Will You Be Picking Up An Xbox Series X This November?
Or has Halo Infinite's delay put you off?
Microsoft announced today that the Xbox Series X will officially release this November, but also confirmed (alongside 343 Industries) that former launch title Halo Infinite has been delayed until 2021. Of course, the Xbox Series X will feature over 100 optimised games at launch along with thousands of...
Poll How Do You Feel About The Delay To Halo Infinite?
Give us your thoughts
You're probably aware of it by now - the highly-anticipated Halo Infinite has been delayed until 2021, which means it will no longer be an Xbox Series X launch title this November. In a statement, 343 Industries explained some of the reasons behind the game's delay: The decision to shift our release is the result of multiple...
Deals Over 50 Games, Bundles & Add-Ons In This Week's Xbox Sale (Aug 11-18)
Small selection this week
Update: The Xbox Summer Sale has arrived! There are 400+ more games, bundles & add-ons that have joined the list below, so don't forget to check out our full roundup! Original story: It's a very small sale on Xbox this week! We've got just over 50 deals in all, spanning Deals with Gold and Spotlight offers. We're...
Feature These 20 Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (Aug 11-14)
Here's what's on the way
It's time for another weekly roundup! We've got a couple of big releases in the pipeline over the next few days - EA Sports is unleashing the latest entry in its popular UFC series, and Ubisoft's free-to-play battle royale Hyper Scape finally makes its way to Xbox One. And that's just a taste of what's on offer! Let's take...
Pick One Which Is Your Favourite Game In Rare Replay?
Three decades' worth of great games
It's time for another Pick One! This week, we thought we'd celebrate Rare's 35th anniversary by going back and looking at 2015's superb Rare Replay collection on Xbox One. The game features 30 titles from throughout the company's storied history, including the likes of Banjo-Kazooie, Battletoads, Perfect Dark and...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 8th)
Welcome to the Big Gaming Weekend!
Welcome to the Xbox Big Gaming Weekend! Microsoft has generously opened up free multiplayer for everyone over the next few days, as well as ten great games that you can play for free until Sunday night. As if that wasn't enough, six more titles were also
Feature Xbox Big Gaming Weekend: Enjoy Free Multiplayer & 10 Great Games
Play Borderlands 3, Gears 5, etc for free
Microsoft is hosting a Big Gaming Weekend on Xbox over the next few days, including free access to a bunch of great games, as well as free Xbox Live multiplayer for everyone! Here's the full list of 10 games, complete with links to the Microsoft Store to download: ARK: Survival Evolved (Xbox One,...
Deals Over 150 Games, Bundles & Add-Ons In This Week's Xbox Sale (Aug 4-11)
Including a QuakeCon Sale
Still no sign of that Xbox Summer Sale! This week's list of deals is still the usual 150-or-so games, bundles and add-ons, complete with Deals with Gold, Spotlight and Quake-Con offers. We've highlighted a few of the most notable Xbox games offers in this week's current sale below, and Xbox Live's Major Nelson has listed...
Feature These 15+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (Aug 4-7)
Another busy few days ahead
It's another fairly busy week on Xbox One over the next few days, although there aren't many AAA releases to speak of. The big highlight is undoubtedly Fast & Furious Crossroads, developed by the team behind the Project CARS series, but there are plenty of other intriguing titles on the way as well... Let's take a...
