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Pick One Which Of These August Xbox Game Pass Games Are You Most Excited For?
What takes your fancy?
It's time for another Pick One! This week, we're looking ahead to some Xbox Game Pass titles coming in August - not all of them have been announced so far, but we've already got a few big releases to look forward to. The following four games are all first-party Xbox Game Studios titles arriving on the service for Xbox One...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (Aug 1st)
Let us know what has your attention
Welcome to another weekend in the world of Xbox! There's plenty to discover over the next few days including multiple Xbox Game Pass additions, three Free Play Days titles, a new EA Access game in the form of Rocket Arena, and a
Poll Would You Trade Xbox Games With Gold For Free Multiplayer?
How important are those games to you?
There's been a lot of discussion over the past couple of weeks about whether or not Xbox Live Gold might eventually be phased out, following the news that 12 month subscriptions have been removed from the Microsoft Store. So, let's say it does happen, and the rumours and speculation are correct - what then...
Guide These 30+ Games Are Coming To Xbox In August 2020
Here's what's on the way
The month of August 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 dates...
Poll Are You Happy With August 2020's Xbox Games With Gold?
Give us your thoughts
Microsoft announced August 2020's Xbox Games with Gold earlier today, 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 sandbox action-RPG Portal Knights, 2018's Override: Mech City Brawl, original Xbox racer MX Unleashed and...
Deals Over 100 Games, Bundles & Add-Ons In This Week's Xbox Sale
Including a Simulator Sale
This week's list of deals are now live on Xbox, featuring over 100 games, bundles and add-ons. The vast majority of these are bundled into a Simulator Sale, while the Deals with Gold offerings are uncharacteristically sparse - could we finally be getting that Xbox Summer Sale this week? It certainly looks like it... We've...
Feature These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (July 28-31)
Including multiple Game Pass titles
We've got a busy week ahead of us on Xbox One! There are over 20 titles on the way with four Xbox Game Pass additions - those are Grounded, Nowhere Prophet, The Touryst and Yakuza Kiwami 2. Plus, the much-anticipated Destroy All Humans remake and sports sim Skater XL are finally here! Let's take a look at the...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 25th)
Been downloading some free demos?
What a week it's been for Xbox, eh?! Even though the Xbox Games Showcase has come and gone, there's still lots to discover this weekend including a couple of recent Xbox Game Pass releases, three Free Play Days titles and a massive free demo event featuring over 70 playable games! Here's what we're pla
Talking Point What Was Your Favourite Part Of July's Xbox Showcase?
Halo Infinite? Fable?
July's Xbox Games Showcase featured a lot of new games coming to both Xbox One and Xbox Series X in the future, including our first look at Halo Infinite gameplay and the reveal of a new Fable. We also got treated to a selection of world premieres as part of the pre-show, featuring the likes of Hello Neighbor 2, Balan...
Poll Has July's Xbox Showcase Changed Your Mind On Xbox Series X?
For better or worse?
Today's Xbox Games Showcase is now officially in the bag, and you can watch the full 4K replay of the show here at Pure Xbox - or check out our roundup of everything that was revealed instead. For those who were able to catch the show live or have already finished watching it, we want to know whether it has changed your mind on...
Roundup Here's Everything That Was Revealed During July's Xbox Games Showcase
Missed the event? Here's a recap
Weren't able to catch July's Xbox Games Showcase 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...
Poll How Would You Grade July's Xbox Games Showcase?
Give us your vote
The dust is now beginning to settle on today's Xbox Games Showcase event, which gave us our first look at Halo Infinite gameplay, the reveal of Fable and much, much more. 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 reveals...
Guide Everything We Know About Today's Xbox Games Showcase
Here's what you can expect
If you've been checking in with us here at Pure Xbox over the past few days and weeks, you'll have seen us talking a lot about this week's Xbox Games Showcase event taking place on Thursday! It's been a while since the show was first announced however, so here's a refresher: What Is July's Xbox Games Showcase...
Feature Xbox Summer Demo Event Now Live, 70+ Games Available
Download all the free demos here
Microsoft is hosting a large, free Summer Game Fest Demo Event on Xbox One this week, with free demos of over 70 games available to download over the next few days. The event runs from July 21 - 27, and many of the games included in the event are ID@Xbox titles, but not all. While the majority of demos are already...
Deals Over 150 Games, Bundles & Add-Ons In This Week's Xbox Sale
The Summer Sale might be imminent too
The latest weekly deals are now available on Xbox, featuring over 150 games, bundles and add-ons. It's a smaller selection than we've seen in recent weeks - possibly suggesting the Xbox Summer Sale is imminent, which usually starts around this time every year. So maybe save your pennies for now! In the meantime...
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (July 21-24)
Including a couple of Game Pass titles
It's time for another weekly roundup! Next week is dominated by a relatively large selection of indie titles on Xbox One, including World War 1 shooter Tannenberg and Rock of Ages 3: Make and Break. Additionally, reverse horror game Carrion and Golf With Your Friends (for PC) are also coming to Xbox Game Pass...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 18th)
Tell us what has your attention
It's the calm before the storm! Ahead of next week's Xbox Summer Game Fest Demo Event and Xbox Games Showcase, there's still lots to discover on Xbox One this weekend including some recent Xbox Game Pass releases, three
Talking Point Is Microsoft About To Make Xbox Live Multiplayer Free?
Could it really happen?
Yesterday was a busy day for Xbox news, huh? In addition to the Xbox One X being discontinued and a bunch of announcements from Xbox head Phil Spencer, it was also revealed that yearly Xbox Live Gold subscriptions had been mysteriously removed from the Microsoft Store (note - this
Guide All The 30+ Backwards Compatible Games In This Week's Xbox Sale
The complete list of Xbox 360 and Xbox titles
This week's huge 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 Tom Clancy games. We've highlighted every backwards compatible offer in the table below, and you'll find more games, bundles and DLC...
Deals Over 300 Games, Bundles & Add-Ons In This Week's Xbox Sale
Extra discounts for Xbox Live Gold members
There are hundreds of discounts available on Xbox this week despite the looming presence of the Xbox Summer Sale, which is seemingly set to begin very soon. In addition to the usual Deals with Gold and Spotlight offers, there's a Capcom Publisher Sale and Double Discount Sale featuring extra savings for...
Pick One Which Of These Ubisoft Games Are You Most Excited For?
Assassin's Creed, Far Cry or Watch Dogs?
Pick One on a Monday? What madness is this?! Well, with Ubisoft Forward taking place last night, we thought we'd pick out three upcoming Xbox One/Series X games that received release dates during the event to see which you're most interested in at this point. Remember, you can only pick one! Let's take a...
Feature These 15+ Games Are Coming To Xbox One This Week (July 13-17)
Including a day one Games with Gold title
We've got a busy few days coming up Xbox One, with plenty of intriguing titles on the way. Rocket Arena is EA's new 3v3 shooter, Ooblets finally receives its long-awaited release via Xbox Game Preview, Superhot: Mind Control Delete is free for owners of the original game, Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus finally...
Deals Ubisoft Flash Sale Now Live On Xbox, Featuring Huge Discounts
Big sales on Assassin's Creed, Far Cry and more
Update: This week's Xbox Live sale is now also available, featuring some backwards compatible Ubisoft titles that are separate from this promotion. You'll find links to these below: All The 30+ Backwards Compatible Games In This Week's Xbox Sale Following
Roundup Here's Everything That Was Revealed During Ubisoft Forward
Missed the event? Here's a recap
Weren't able to catch Ubisoft Forward 2020 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...
Poll How Would You Grade July'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 the likes of Assassin's Creed Valhalla, Watch Dogs: Legion and Far Cry 6. 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 reveals from...
Quiz Can You Guess Which Games Phil Spencer Is Talking About?
It's tougher than it sounds!
It's quiz time! We're doing something different this week by going back over some historical quotes from Xbox boss Phil Spencer, and we want to know if you can guess the games he's talking about based on his descriptions alone. It's tougher than you think! Let's see how well you can do...
Pick One Which Of These Would You Like Added To Xbox Game Pass?
No cheating! You can only pick one...
Ready for another round of Pick One? This week, we're focusing on Xbox Game Pass and the games you'd like to see added to Microsoft's popular Netflix-style service. We've picked out three titles below - which do you want to see included in Xbox Game Pass? Remember, you can only pick one! Let's take a look at...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 11th)
Bit of Halo in preparation for July 23rd?
The weekend starts here! There's plenty to enjoy on Xbox One this weekend, including a selection of recent Xbox Game Pass releases (Fallout 76, anyone?), another huge Xbox sale featuring discounts on over 200 games, bundles and add-ons, two Free Play Days titles and much more. Here's what we'
Poll Which Box Art Do You Prefer, Xbox Series X Or PS5?
Give us your verdict
Sony has just unveiled a first look at PlayStation 5 box art via the PlayStation Blog, while the final Xbox Series X box art appears to have already cropped up at various retailers. You can take a look at both of them in more detail below: So, now that we seemingly have the final box art for both next-gen systems, which do...
Talking Point Is It Time For Xbox Live Gold To Be Phased Out?
What do you think?
Earlier this week, industry insider Jeff Grubb highlighted Xbox Live Gold in an article on VentureBeat, explaining that he felt Microsoft might talk about the future of the service at this month's Xbox Games Showcase on July 23, and questioning whether it might be time to phase it out due to its outdated nature. And he makes a...
Guide All The Backwards Compatible Games In This Week's Xbox Sale
Xbox 360 games playable on Xbox One
This week's Xbox sale is now live, and like last week, there are quite a few backwards compatible games included in the bunch. In fact, they're all part of EA's publisher sale this time around, with the likes of the Dead Space, Mass Effect and Skate franchises all discounted over the next few days. We've...
Deals Over 200 Games, Bundles & Add-Ons In This Week's Xbox Sale
Including a Couch Co-Op Sale
Although it looks like the big Xbox Summer Sale is just around the corner, there's been no shortage of deals in this week's offering. In addition to the usual Deals with Gold and Spotlight discounts, there's a Couch Co-Op Sale and an EA Publisher Sale to take advantage of over the next few days. We've highlighted just a...
Talking Point What Do You Want To See From July's Xbox Games Showcase Event?
Let us know your wishlists
Update (Mon 6th July, 2020 15:50 BST): It's been a few weeks since we first posted this, but now the event has an official date! Let us know what games you're hoping to see later this month in the comments below. Original story (Tue 23rd Jun, 2020 19:30 BST): We're sure you know about this by now - Microsoft is hosting a...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 4th)
Playing any Xbox Game Pass games?
Welcome to the weekend! This past week saw the release of a handful of new Xbox One games, two new additions to the Xbox Game Pass library, and a massive Xbox sale including discounts on over 300 games, bundles and add-ons. Here's what we're playing over the next cou
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox One Next Week (July 7-10)
Start your engines
Next week is a fairly busy one for new Xbox One releases, including a day one Xbox Game Pass title in the form of 2D action-RPG CrossCode. There are a couple of major releases for fans of simulation racing games to look forward to as well, with both Nascar Heat 5 and Codemasters' F1 2020 making their debuts. Let's take a look at...
Guide All The Backwards Compatible Games In This Week's Xbox Sale
Xbox 360 games playable on Xbox One
This week's set of Xbox Live offers includes over 300 games, bundles and add-ons across various promotions, including a Shocktober In Summer Sale. As part of this, there are also 15 backwards compatible games on offer, including multiple Castlevania and Dead Space titles. Don't forget to check out our weekly...
Deals Over 300 Games, Bundles & Add-Ons In This Week's Xbox Sale
Including a Shocktober In Summer Sale
It's another big week for the Xbox Live sales, particularly if you're a horror fan! This week's Shocktober In Summer promotion results in some heavily discounted horror and zombie games, while a whole heap of DLC is also reduced as part of this week's Add-On sale. We've highlighted just a few of the most...
Poll Are You Happy With July 2020's Xbox Games With Gold?
Give us your thoughts
Microsoft announced July 2020's Xbox Games with Gold last week, 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 2019 rally racer WRC 8 FIA World Rally Championship, basketball beat 'em up Dunk Lords, Xbox 360 classic Saints...
Quiz How Well Do You Know The Modern Tomb Raider Games?
Test your knowledge in our quiz
It's quiz time! Ever since the reboot of Tomb Raider back in 2013, the cherished franchise has reinvented itself with a new style of gameplay, a gripping origin story and stunning visuals. But how much do you know about the three games on Xbox One? Let's find out...
Guide Here Are The 30+ Games Coming To Xbox One In July 2020
The complete list (so far)
The month of July is almost upon us, and that means another batch of brand-new Xbox One 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. PS: We'll updating this list regularly when...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (June 27th)
Exploring Bikini Bottom?
Welcome to the weekend! As usual, it feels like we're spoilt for choice again, with multiple recent Xbox Game Pass additions to download, two Xbox Live Free Play Days titles, open betas for the likes of CrossfireX and
Pick One Which Of These Xbox Games Are You Most Excited For?
You can only pick one!
It's time for the return of Pick One! This week, we're looking ahead to some games coming to Xbox One later this year, with three-highly anticipated titles to choose from. But don't forget, you can only pick one! Let's take a look at what we're working with: Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time (Oct 2) Crash Bandicoot 4: It's...
Feature These 6 Games Are Coming To Xbox One Next Week (June 30 - July 3)
The latest batch of games
Unless something changes over the next few days, it looks like next week will be a quiet one for new releases on Xbox. That said, hunting enthusiasts can look forward to Hunting Simulator 2, and there are some intriguing indie titles on the way including party shooter The Otterman Empire and Clash Force - a run-and-gun love...
Pick One Which Of These Xbox Sports Games Would You Make Backwards Compatible?
Three classics from the original system
It's time for the return of Pick One! This week, we're focusing on classic Xbox sports games, all of which have continued to remain popular over the past decade-or-so. So, let's say Microsoft has trusted you with picking the next Xbox sports game to be added to backwards compatibility. They're all memorable...
Pick One Which Of These Xbox Movie Tie-Ins Would You Make Backwards Compatible?
You can only pick one!
It's time for the return of Pick One! This week, we're focusing on movie tie-ins, of which there have been many throughout Xbox history. The following three titles weren't massively successful from a critical standpoint, but have all retained plenty of fans throughout the past couple of decades. So, let's say Microsoft has...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (June 6th)
Buying anything in the Deals Unlocked Sale?
The weekend starts here! As usual, there are plenty of Xbox deals to take advantage of over the next few days. Three games are available to try with Xbox Live Free Play Days, and there's a massive Deals Unlocked Sale currently ongoing at the Microsoft Store. Here's what we're playing over the next couple...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 30th)
Have you started Minecraft Dungeons?
Here we go again! This weekend is packed with another bunch of excellent Xbox offerings, including three Xbox Live Free Play Days titles, over 150 deals available as part of this week's Xbox Live sale, and a major new Xbox Game Pass title in the form of Minecraft Dungeons. Here's what we're playing over the next...
Pick One Which Of These Xbox Classics Would You Make Backwards Compatible?
It's different this week
Welcome to Friday! It's time for another Pick One, but this time, given all the talk surrounding Xbox Series X backwards compatibility earlier this week, we thought we'd stay on topic. So, let's say Microsoft has trusted you with picking the next original Xbox game to be added to backwards compatibility. They're all great...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 23rd)
Any Xbox Game Pass games?
The weekend starts here! Unfortunately, there aren't any Xbox Live Free Play Days titles to take advantage of over the next few days, but over 250 games are available as part of this week's Xbox Live sale, and there are plenty of new Xbox Game Pass titles to sample aswell. Here's what we're playing
Pick One Which Of These Xbox Classics Would You Remaster? (#5)
Take your pick
It's Friday, and that means it's the return of Pick One! This time around, we're again focusing on three original Xbox games, all of which have continued to prove popular over the years. So, which of the following titles would you remaster? Remember, you can only pick one! Let's take a look at what we're working with: Need For...
