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TodayWed, 16th Apr 2025
News Xbox Support 'Leaks' Oblivion Remastered Release Date, But It's Probably A Mistake
Not a great look
It's been a wild week already for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered (previously referred to as the "Oblivion remake") which has already leaked courtesy of the developer's website, and now we're just waiting on a full reveal. Incredibly, Xbox Support is now just openly telling people what the release date is as well! If you...
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News Xbox Adds Multiple Highly-Requested Features In April 2025 Update
The best Xbox update in a very long time!
Well, well, well! Out of nowhere, Xbox has just given us one of the best Xbox monthly updates we've seen in a very long time, possibly even going back multiple years! There are multiple highly-requested features jammed into this update, including "Stream Your Own Game" support on consoles and the ability to...
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- Updates
- April 2025
- Xbox App
- Console
News Bloober Team Ups The Ante With Dead Space-Like Cronos: The New Dawn Footage
This looks great!
Last October, the studio behind Silent Hill 2 and previously The Medium unveiled new IP Cronos: The New Dawn - and today, the Polish developer
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- Cronos The New Dawn
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- Xbox Series S
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News Indiana Jones And The Great Circle Comparison Showcases Xbox Series X Vs. PS5 Pro
Bethesda delivers Pro-enhanced version
With Microsoft's PS5 version of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle out now in early access, we're starting to see footage of how the PlayStation version is performing - with the enhanced PS5 Pro being the most interesting edition over on the Sony platform. Thankfully, our friends at Push Square have showcased a...
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- Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
- Xbox Series X
- PS5 Pro
News Xbox Announces Limited Edition DOOM Controllers And Series X Wrap
To celebrate DOOM: The Dark Ages
Xbox is treating us to multiple new limited edition controller designs and an Xbox Series X wrap for DOOM: The Dark Ages! They're all available for purchase or pre-order as of today, and they're all looking mighty fine. DOOM Xbox Wireless Controller - Release Date, Price, Where To Buy The Xbox Wireless...
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- DOOM: The Dark Ages
- Controllers
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News Delta Force Xbox Gameplay Revealed Ahead Of Upcoming Release
"We'll be launching an Xbox Store page very soon"
We mentioned back in February how popular PC shooter Delta Force was set to launch its Xbox version soon, and that kinda remains the case - with the team revealing fresh footage of the Xbox console edition in a new video update. You can see this in the timestamped YouTube clip above, where it's...
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- Delta Force
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
News Xbox Boss Says Microsoft Remains Committed To Developing New IP
"We can do new IP. We can do new games"
In a fairly wide-ranging interview with outlet Variety this week, Xbox boss Phil Spencer was asked plenty of questions about the Microsoft Gaming business, including how Xbox Game Pass is faring these days. However, when posed a question about
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- New IP
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- Ubisoft
News Xbox Seemingly Blocks Upcoming Release Due To 'Provocative' Content
Significant changes would be required, says the developer
This morning, there's been some chatter about the cancellation of two upcoming games on Xbox - Steam Hearts Saturn Tribute and Advanced Variable Geo Saturn Tribute - and it's due to the "provocative" reason behind the decision. Basically, the developer and publisher City Connection says that...
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- Industry
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- Advanced Variable Geo Saturn Tribute
News Phil Spencer Discusses Why Xbox Game Pass Isn't For Everyone These Days
"I look at Game Pass as a healthy option for certain people"
Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass service has been a huge part of its gaming plans in recent years, with much of the team's marketing involving Xbox Game Pass availability in some fashion. However, Team Xbox has begun broadening its horizons lately by releasing titles on platforms that don't...
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- Xbox Game Pass
- Microsoft
- Phil Spencer
- Industry
News RuneScape: Dragonwilds Launches To 'Mostly Positive' Reviews, Xbox Release Still Expected
It's out now in early access on PC
Back at the tail-end of March, we got wind of a brand-new RuneScape survival adventure that was planned for an Xbox release at some point - and it's now just launched in early access on PC for the first time. RuneScape: Dragonwilds is the name of the game, and the early reviews in the first 24 hours have amounted...
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- RuneScape Dragonwilds
News Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (April 16)
One for Ultimate, one for Standard
Welcome to another Xbox Game Pass update, folks! Today, we have a couple of new arrivals across different XGP tiers - with one title making its debut on Game Pass Ultimate and Standard alongside another title solely being bumped over to the Xbox Game Pass Standard tier. Here are those two titles, alongside a quick...
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- Xbox Game Pass
- Microsoft
- Xbox One
- Xbox Series X
YesterdayTue, 15th Apr 2025
News Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (April 15)
Rockstar returns
Welcome to your latest Xbox Game Pass update! Today, we have two new additions to the library, including the returning Grand Theft Auto 5 which only tends to stick around for a few months or so whenever it enters Game Pass. Rockstar says that all console versions of GTA 5 will be available on the service —
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- Xbox Game Pass
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
- PC
News 'Oblivion Remastered' Images Leak Ahead Of Imminent Xbox Release
We're expecting it this month!
As recently as, well, earlier today, we've been hearing more about an Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion remake of some sort - and now, a bunch of screenshots from what will surely be titled "Oblivion Remastered" have appeared online. These new screenshots of the upgraded RPG have been found via developer Virtuos' website,...
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- Oblivion Remastered
- Oblivion Remake
- Bethesda
- Xbox Series X
News These 10 Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (April 16 - May 6)
Your latest batch of new titles
Microsoft has today revealed its latest batch of Xbox Game Pass titles for late April into early May, and we have some major additions in here - including more Call of Duty heading to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. That's coming in the form of 2022's Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, which follows the recent additions of...
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- Xbox Game Pass
- Microsoft
- Round Up
- Xbox One
News Bethesda's Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remake Will Reportedly Shadow Drop Next Week
Update: It's real, and it's actually a "remaster"
Right, okay, we have another tidbit of Oblivion remake information to bring to you today - despite the reported re-release being in the headlines for months at this point. Now, according to industry reporter Jeff Grubb, Bethesda's remake of The Elder Scrolls IV will shadow drop in the week commencing...
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- The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
- Bethesda
- Microsoft
- Xbox Series X
News Six Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass In Late April 2025
Including some major departures
Alongside today's bumper Xbox Game Pass update, Microsoft has revealed the latest batch of titles departing the service - with six games on the way out of the library at the end of April. This list includes a big game in the form of Sniper Elite 5, alongside some smaller fan favourites like Kona 2 and The Last Case...
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- Xbox Game Pass
- Microsoft
- Leaving Soon
Feature Far Cry 4's Open World Playground Will Be A Great Addition To Xbox Game Pass
And it's 60FPS on Series X and S!
With today's fresh Xbox Game Pass update delivering 10 games for the service over the next few weeks, it's looking like we'll all have plenty to enjoy as XGP subscribers for the rest of the month - including some day one releases. But, it's worth taking note of one decade-old addition that'll still be an absolute...
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- Xbox Game Pass
- Far Cry 4
- Xbox One
- Xbox Series X
News Space Marine 2's 'Massive' New Update Is Now Available On Xbox Series X|S
The Trygon update has arrived
We've got another new update for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 today! This is known as the "Trygon" update, and it's available now on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. Focus Entertainment describes this as a "massive" new Space Marine 2 patch, and that's because it features a new PvE mission, a new weapon, two new...
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- Warhammer 40k
- 000: Space Marine 2
- Updates
- Patch Notes
News Retro Fighters Returns With A Brand-New Wireless Xbox 360 Controller In 2025
Fancy upgrading your 360 setup?
Following on from its original Xbox controller release last year, accessory maker Retro Fighters is revisiting the world of Xbox in 2025 with the 'Hunter 360' - a brand-new wireless controller for Microsoft's 2005 console. Yep, the Retro Fighters Hunter 360 is a new wireless controller that works with Xbox 360 and...
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- Retro Fighters
- Xbox 360
- PC
News Baldur's Gate 3 'Patch 8' Now Live On Xbox, The Game's Final Major Update
It's absolutely massive!
Today marks the end of an era for Baldur's Gate 3, as "Patch 8" is being released across all platforms including Xbox - and it's the final major patch that will ever be rolled out for one of the greatest video games of all time. As a result, Patch 8 includes an absolute ton of new features and bug fixes that make up 48...
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- Baldur's Gate 3
- Updates
- Patches
- Xbox Series X
News Crime Scene Cleaner Makes Its Xbox Debut Via Game Pass This Week
The reviews are surprisingly incredible for it!
Of all the games mentioned in today's big Xbox Game Pass roundup for late April and early May, the one that we haven't talked about in any fashion before is Crime Scene Cleaner - and that's because it's never been on Xbox before! Yes, this PC hit is making its way to Xbox Game Pass later this week,...
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- Crime Scene Cleaner
- Xbox Game Pass
Roundup The First Impressions Of Marathon Are In
Hit or miss?
Last week, Bungie lifted the lid on its new extraction-shooter Marathon, and while the reception has admittedly been mixed online, people who have gone hands on with it actually seem to be quite excited about it. We've now got the very first impressions from various outlets and YouTube channels, so here's a quick roundup of some...
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- Round Up
- Marathon
- Bungie
News Palia Is Bringing Its Cosy Free-To-Play Multiplayer Game To Xbox
We've got a release date too
If you're a fan of games like The Sims, INZOI, Disney Dreamlight Valley and others, you'll definitely want to pay attention to the Xbox launch of Palia, which is bringing its popular free-to-play multiplayer game to us for the first time. Palia is described as a "cozy community sim" where you can fish, farm, cook,...
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- Palia
- Free To Play
News Hallmark Unveils First Look At Xbox Christmas Ornaments For 2025
Including a light-up Xbox 360!
Last year, we saw Hallmark releasing some really cool Xbox Christmas ornaments including one based around a musical OG Xbox console, and now the company is gearing up to release two more Xbox ornaments in 2025. As revealed in the Hallmark 2025 Dream Book, an Xbox 360 ornament that lights up and plays Halo 3 game
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- Xbox 360
- Halo 3
Monday14th Apr 2025
News Metro 2033 Redux Gets 100% Discount On Xbox To Celebrate Anniversary
Update: The team is still working to make it free
To celebrate the 15-year anniversary of Metro 2033, developer 4A Games has announced that the Xbox One 'Redux' version of the title will be completely free to claim for the next two days. At the time of posting, the discount isn't quite live on Xbox (as it is on Steam), but any minute now, Metro 2033...
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- Metro 2033 Redux
- 4A Games
- Xbox One
- Xbox Series X
News Xbox Cloud Gaming Handheld Smashes Kickstarter Target By Over $80K
And there's still 16 days left!
We're still eagerly awaiting news on the ASUS Xbox handheld that was teased a couple of weeks ago, but before we get there, it's worth noting that a new Xbox Cloud Gaming handheld is proving very popular indeed on Kickstarter. This is the abxylute One Pro, described as "your all-in-one everyday handhe
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- Xbox Handheld
- Xbox Cloud Gaming
News Drug Dealer Simulator Set For Xbox Release After Controversial Week
The publisher has issued a statement
Whether you're a fan of games like this or not, Drug Dealer Simulator is evidently getting a fair bit of interest prior to its Xbox arrival - and it's also been wrapped up in controversy over the past week on the Steam platform. We talked about this exactly seven days ago - it was the story about Schedule 1...
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- Drug Dealer Simulator
News Star Wars Zero Company Is Officially Heading To Xbox Series X|S
A new turn-based tactics game
Back at the very end of March, we highlighted a game that appeared to be coming to Xbox which looked like Star Wars meets XCOM - and that game has been announced today as Star Wars Zero Company, confirmed for Xbox Series X|S. Developer Bit Reactor, which is made up of various XCOM veterans, is working on Star Wars:...
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- Star Wars: Zero Company
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
PSA These Seven Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass Tomorrow (April 15)
Last chance to try 'em out!
We're into a fresh week of gaming goodness today, and with us fast approaching the middle of the month here, we have another selection of Xbox Game Pass titles departing the service very soon. In total, seven games will exit the library tomorrow, April 15. Here's your full list of leavers for early April:...
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- Xbox Game Pass
- Leaving Soon
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News Indiana Jones PS5 Fans Not Happy With Xbox's Physical Media Habits
Once again, not complete on disc
Well, the time has almost arrived - Indiana Jones and the Great Circle moves over to PS5 in early access tomorrow, and in-full later this week on April 17th. While PlayStation players will undoubtedly be happy about the Bethesda title launching on PS5, it hasn'
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Talking Point Do You Expect Xbox To Follow PlayStation With More Console Price Hikes?
Sony has upped its prices again
In what's becoming a very turbulent time for economies around the world, Sony has announced that its PS5 console will be going up in price for certain regions; effective today. This isn't the first time that the PlayStation maker has increased its console prices this generation, and Xbox has also made similar...
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- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
- Microsoft
- Features
News Marathon Won't Be Free-To-Play On Xbox, But Bungie Says It'll Cost Less Than $70
"Marathon will not be a 'full-priced' title"
Over the weekend, former Xbox studio Bungie unveiled Marathon — its next major project after Destiny 2 — and in the wake of fan reception to the new title, the team has given us a little bit of clarification on its pricing plans. <related ids="180993"> From the off, it seemed pretty clear that...
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- Marathon
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- Xbox Series X
News Rematch Previews Suggest It'll Be A Huge Hit On Xbox Game Pass
"This game is too sick"
Last week, it was announced at the Triple-I Initiative showcase that Rematch would be coming to Xbox Game Pass this June, and a special beta test took place over the weekend for "influencers" on PC alone. Based on that little preview, it sounds like the developer behind Sifu is onto another winner with Rematch! Most of the...
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- Rematch
- Xbox Game Pass
- Impressions
News Xbox Is Continuing To Add More First-Party Games To Battle.Net
It's clearly a focus now
Xbox is trying to provide as many ways as possible to enjoy its first-party games these days, so it probably should come as no surprise that we've seen a bunch of them announced for Blizzard's Battle.net platform in 2025 already. Avowed kicked things off back in February when it launched into Battle.net on day one, and...
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- Battle.Net
- PC
News Xbox Design Lab Fans Are Desperate To Know When It's Coming Back
"I'm low-key beyond heartbroken"
We noticed a little while ago here at Pure Xbox how Microsoft wasn't taking orders for Xbox Design Lab controllers - the company says they're "temporarily on hold while we switch to a new payment platform". You can still go on there and create your own design, and there are even some 3D printable files to download...
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- Xbox Design Lab
News Stalker 2 Dev Unveils Plans To 'Evolve' Xbox Game Pass FPS In 2025
"The Zone is evolving and will continue to"
At the tail end of last year, developer GSC Game World dropped a big old roadmap for the future of Stalker 2 in 2025 - and today it has another lengthy message for fans as it plans to evolve the Xbox Game Pass FPS throughout the year. To cut to the chase, the team says that so far this year it has had...
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- Stalker 2
- Xbox Game Pass
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
News Bendy And The Ink Machine Is Being 'Enhanced' For Xbox Series X|S
Following the Xbox One release in 2018
We've often noticed Bendy and the Ink Machine appearing in the Xbox charts whenever it gets a deep discount, which is a pretty impressive feat considering the Xbox One version came out seven years ago at this point! It looks like it's about to get another second wind, as it's been announced today that the game...
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- Bendy and the Ink Machine
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
Saturday12th Apr 2025
News Four Games Are Confirmed For Xbox Game Pass In May 2025 So Far
An early look at what's ahead
We're getting ever-closer to May 2025's Xbox Game Pass selection, so as we always do around this time of the month, we're taking an early look at what's a bit further ahead for the service. As usual, it's looking pretty great so far! DOOM: The Dark Ages will steal the spotlight in May without a doubt, but don't ignore...
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- Xbox Game Pass
- May 2025
- Xbox One
- Xbox Series X
Feature These 30+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (April 14-18)
Including three Game Pass titles!
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for April 14-18! We've got loads of intriguing indie games heading our way over the next few days, while Xbox Game Pass is adding three titles across console and/or PC - including GTA 5! Here's what's coming to Xbox next week: New Xbox Releases (April 14-18):
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- Features
- Weekly Roundup
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- Xbox Series X
News Bungie's 'Marathon' Gets September Release Date For Xbox, Closed Alpha This Month
Here's a look at some gameplay
Bungie has pulled back the curtain on its upcoming extraction shooter Marathon today, including a first proper look at gameplay. It's been revealed that Marathon will release for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on September 23rd, 2025. In Marathon, you'll pick your Runner ("cybernetic mercenaries with unique...
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- Marathon
- Bungie
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
Talking Point What Dream Reveal Would You Like To See At The Xbox Games Showcase 2025?
If you were granted one wish, what would it be?
So! We've officially got a date for the Xbox Games Showcase 2025, which is heading our way on June 8th this year. That means it's time to count down to the big event - as well as start creating our dream Xbox wishlists for it. There's plenty of stuff that we already know is likely to be there. The...
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- Features
- Xbox Games Showcase
- Talking Point
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Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 12-13)
Is it a South of Midnight weekend for you?
Another weekend begins! We've got a bunch of great new Xbox Game Pass titles to check out over the next couple of days, along with more Free Play Days additions and the Xbox Spring Sale 2025 "Sneak Preview" as well! Here's what we're playing this weeken
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Friday11th Apr 2025
News Three Classic Activision Games Listed For Xbox Game Pass By Microsoft
A banner has appeared alongside each of them
We've talked quite a bit recently about how a lot of Activision games still haven't arrived on Xbox Game Pass yet, particularly when it comes to the Call of Duty series, but we might be getting three more in the near future. This is according to the Microsoft Store on PC, which has added "included with...
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- Xbox Game Pass
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News Xbox Spring Sale 2025 Seemingly Delayed To Next Week As 'Sneak Preview' Continues
A late start
Earlier this week, we mentioned how a "Sneak Preview" of the Xbox Spring Sale for 2025 had begun on the Xbox Store, and how we expected that it would be followed up with the full selection on April 11th. Well, it's April 11th and it's not here! We were all ready to go last night, eagerly scouring the deals websites and waiting for...
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- Xbox Spring Sale
News The Elder Scrolls Online Gets Two New Xbox Versions As Part Of 2025 Overhaul
"A year of adventure awaits Tamriel’s heroes"
Last night, Bethesda hosted a special ESO Direct in which The Elder Scrolls Online's 2025 plans were laid out, and there's definitely a lot of change coming to the game throughout the year - with two new Xbox versions now available. The big content release in 2025 is a major new zone and storyline...
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- The Elder Scrolls Online
- ESO
News ZZZ Officially Releases For Xbox In June 2025
Update: The special "Xbox Spotlight" has just concluded
Earlier this week, we highlighted how the team behind PlayStation, PC and mobile game Zenless Zone Zero had teased an Xbox version as part of an April Fools' joke, but it turns out there was some truth to that reveal as well! Yes, ZZZ is officially coming to Xbox in the near future, as...
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- ZZZ
- Zenless Zone Zero
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- Xbox Series S
Poll What Do You Think Of Blue Prince On Xbox Game Pass So Far?
Is it a Game of the Year contender in your eyes?
What a week we've had on Xbox Game Pass! Following the arrival of the excellent South of Midnight a few days ago, we were treated to Blue Prince on the service yesterday, which happens to be one of the highest-rated games of 2025. So, I'm personally very intrigued about this one - what do you think...
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- Blue Prince
- Xbox Game Pass
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News Mafia: The Old Country Set To Release This August On Xbox Series X|S
Release date accidentally revealed
We've got another date to put in the diary! Mafia: The Old Country has been given a release date of August 8th, 2025 for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, although it seems 2K didn't intend to reveal the news just yet. It was mentioned in a new blog post on Steam earlier today, before being quickly removed soon...
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- Mafia: The Old Country
- Release Dates
News Ubisoft Lawyers Say You Can't Complain About Being 'Deceived' By The Crew's Shutdown
"The packaging contains clear notices"
Server shutdowns are becoming a common thing on Xbox (and other platforms) these days, and unfortunately, so is the practice of locking modes or even entire games behind these servers - meaning they eventually become unplayable. Sometimes, the developer goes the extra mile to add offline functionality when...
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- Ubisoft
- The Crew
News Minecraft Movie Director Weirded Out By Cops Being Called To Cinemas
"I think it's just literally cheering and throwing popcorn"
We've already mentioned here at Pure Xbox how the Minecraft Movie has been a massive success for everyone involved (including Xbox), but it's attracted controversy in some circles over viral videos that have been trending on social media. The specific videos we're talking about feature...
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- Minecraft Movie
