News Steel Series: Arctic Pro Headsets Won't Work Properly On Xbox Series X
But you can still use them
News Streets Of Rage 4 Is Now Available On Xbox Game Pass
Update: Now showing in the US
News - April, 2020
Thursday30th Apr 2020
News Streets Of Rage 4 Is Now Available On Xbox Game Pass
Update: Now showing in the US
Update (Thu 30th Apr, 2020 18:00 BST): Looks like the game is now showing as available to download in most regions via the Microsoft Store. Hope you enjoy the game, folks! Original Story (Thu 30th Apr, 2020 04:30 BST): Following on from the surprise release of Moving Out on
News Free Play Days: These Four Games Are Free On Xbox This Weekend
Gotta download fast
Microsoft has added another four games to the Xbox Live Free Play Days list this weekend, although two of them already appear in the Xbox Game Pass lineup as well. For starters, you can try out the third game in the Mafia series (Mafia III) for an entire week until May 7th. The rest are available for just the weekend only, and...
News Confirmed! Assassin's Creed Valhalla Uses Smart Delivery On Xbox Series X
Buy and play on either console
You'll be able to buy one copy of Assassin's Creed Valhalla later this year and play it on either Xbox One or the new Xbox Series X. Ubisoft is utilising Microsoft's 'Smart Delivery' feature with the console to allow players to purchase the Xbox One version of the game and get a free next-gen upgrade. This has been...
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla Revealed To Run At 4K On Xbox Series X
No word on frame rate
Ubisoft has confirmed that Assassin's Creed Valhalla will run at 4K with HDR colours on Xbox Series X (thanks Windows Central). This was also teased at the end of the Cinematic World Premiere Trailer released earlier today, which indicated the game is a 4K Ultra HD enhanced title. The news isn't particularly surprising -...
News Phil Spencer Announces Project xCloud Is Coming To Xbox Game Pass
Stream your games
Head of Xbox Phil Spencer has commented on the recent success of Xbox Game Pass, revealing various new data on the service, and sharing how it's "helping friends stay connected". As part of this, he announced that the Project xCloud streaming service will be coming to Xbox Game Pass later this year. Let's start with that xCloud...
News All Of These 10+ Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass In May
Including some biggies
We've just spotted the next batch of games set to leave Xbox Game Pass in May via the mobile app, and there are some big titles amongst them. We already knew Grand Theft Auto V was being removed on May 7th to make way for Red Dead Redemption 2, but there are also another ten titles on their way out next month. You can see the...
News Xbox Series X Gameplay Is Being Shown Next Week, Confirms Microsoft
Update: Third-party games only?
Update: It sounds like this event will feature third-party games only according to a tweet from GM of Xbox Games Marketing Aaron Greenberg, who revealed the following: "So pumped to see our partners showing us a first look at Xbox Series X gameplay next week! Also know the Xbox Game Studios teams are hard at work on...
Reminder 10 Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass Today
Discounts available
It's been a fantastic few days and weeks for Xbox Game Pass, with countless great titles added to the service including Gears Tactics, Yakuza Kiwami and today's release of Streets of Rage 4. However, there's also a bit of sad news to address - a grand total of ten games are leaving later today. You can see the full list in the...
News Assassins Creed Valhalla Is Coming To Xbox Series X In 2020, Watch The Trailer
Details revealed
Following yesterday's initial reveal for Assassin's Creed Valhalla, the official Cinematic World Premiere Trailer has now arrived! You can watch the full thing above, and Ubisoft has announced that the game will be coming to Xbox Series X and Xbox One later this year in Holiday 2020. The game is being developed by the Ubisoft...
News Someone Has Filed A Lawsuit Over Drifting Issues On Xbox Controllers
Have you suffered this?
A supposed Xbox gamer who has endured multiple issues with the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller has filed a lawsuit in the US District Court for the Western District of Washington, claiming that the joystick component of Xbox One controllers contains a design flaw that Microsoft has failed to disclose. The court documents,...
News The First Two Of May's Xbox Games With Gold Are Now Available
Download now
We're not quite into May 2020 yet, but the first two Xbox Games With Gold for the month are already available! Both can be downloaded via the Microsoft Store or locally on Xbox One, but as usual, you'll need to be an Xbox Live Gold or Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscriber to take advantage. Here's what you can download right now:...
News LinkedIn Profile Hinting At Unannounced Double Fine Game Is Reportedly Fake
Update: Bummer!
Update: Here's an update we didn't think we'd be sharing! According to website Seasoned Gaming, a representative from Naughty Dog has reached out to suggest the LinkedIn profile for Edgar Newman is completely fake. We'll update you when/if we hear anything more on this. Original Story (Thu 30th Apr, 2020 11:20 BST): Fans of...
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla Xbox Series X Gameplay To Be Revealed Soon
Not long to wait
It's been a busy day for Xbox Series X news, huh? Assassin's Creed Valhalla was officially revealed for the system earlier today, and now Ubisoft has also confirmed a gameplay trailer will be unveiled during Microsoft's Inside Xbox show next week on Thursday, May 7th. The company announced this via Twitter, commenting that it would...
Talking Point What Xbox Series X Games Do You Want To See Next Week?
As part of Inside Xbox
It's been a busy old day for the Xbox Series X. Microsoft has now officially confirmed what has been rumoured for some time - we're getting a first look at some next-gen games next week, which will be revealed as part of an Inside Xbox show on Thursday, May 7th. The only details we know about this show (at the time of...
News Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered Is Out Now On Xbox One
It's finally here
The remastered campaign for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 has been exclusively available to PS4 players for the past month, but has now finally dropped on Xbox One. You can buy it right now from the Microsoft Store for £19.99/$19.99. As you'd expect from the title, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered
Wednesday29th Apr 2020
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla Revealed, Trailer On The Way
It's official!
Update: The seven-hour livestream has now finished, and the game has been revealed! Assassin's Creed Valhalla is the official name, and the world premiere trailer will be dropping tomorrow (April 30) at 8am PDT/ 4pm BST / 5pm CEST. You can catch the full repeat of the livestream above, and check back tomorrow for the reveal trailer...
Rumour Next Xbox Series X Event Will Be More Of A "Nice Appetiser"
''Don't be disheartened, it'll still be fun.''
Noted industry insider Shinobi602 has been providing hints over at Resetera about the Xbox Series X once again, having recently teased some of the games coming to the system. But this time, he says the word "event" might be embellishing what's coming next, calling it more of a "nice appetiser". We've...
News Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare Voted The Most Stressful Game In New Study
Calm down, soldier
Did you see that story over at sister site Nintendo Life this morning about The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild being named one of the least stressful games? The study in question also revealed the most stress-ful games, with a few select shooters coming out on top, including Call of Duty and Fortnite. The study was conducted...
Thursday30th Apr 2020
News Xbox Game Pass Now Has Over 10 Million Subscribers
Confirmed by Microsoft
You know how much we love Xbox Game Pass here at Pure Xbox, so we're chuffed to hear that the service now has over 10 million subscribers! Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella confirmed this in an earnings call earlier today/last night, and also revealed some additional Xbox-related figures (thanks GamesIndustry.biz). Nadella...
Wednesday29th Apr 2020
News Star Wars Battlefront 2 Is "Complete" After 25 Free Content Updates
May the force be with you
After more than two years, the Star Wars Battlefront II creative director Dennis Brännvall has announced the game's "incredible" journey across 25 free content updates will finally come to an end with The Battle on Scarif. Here's a bit more about what to expect from this latest update: Today, we’re bringing you the...
Rumour Next-Gen Assassin's Creed Reveal Coming Today
Update: It happened!
Update (Wed 29th Apr, 2020 21:10 BST): The setting for the game has been revealed in a seven-hour livestream! The name is Assassin's Creed Valhalla, and a reveal trailer is dropping April 30th. Original Story (Wed 29th Apr, 2020 11:15 BST): We're going big on the rumours this morning! According to a couple of sources, it looks...
News It Looks Like Apex Legends Is Getting An Xbox Series X Port
Mentioned in new job listing
The popular free-to-play battle royale Apex Legends looks like it'll be getting an Xbox Series X port according to a new job listing. The role, advertised by developer Respawn Entertainment via the EA Careers site, says the company is looking to "push next-gen platforms and the PC to their limits" on the game (thanks...
News Grand Theft Auto IV Was Released 12 Years Ago Today
Niko! Let's go bowling!
Can you believe it's been over a decade since GTA IV released for the Xbox 360? It first dropped on this day (29th April) back in 2008, and went on to become not only one of the most critically-acclaimed games of all time, but one of the fastest-selling entertainment products in history. The game is surprisingly still one of...
News NieR Replicant For Xbox One Is More Than A Remaster, Suggests Director
New details
We heard back in March that a remastered version of NieR Replicant was being developed for Xbox One, and more details have now emerged in a recent interview. Speaking to Famitsu, Director Yoko Taro reportedly claimed that the game feels like more than just a simple remaster. We've got a couple of sources for this, with both having...
News EA Confirms The Next Battlefield Is Coming In 2021
Likely for Xbox Series X
Just last week, EA and developer DICE noted that Battlefield V was to receive its final new content update later this summer, and now EA has confirmed the next entry in the Battlefield series will be arriving next year. And based on past comments, we're pretty sure it's coming to Xbox Series X as well. We already knew the...
Tuesday28th Apr 2020
Random This 'Xbox Project Oris' Concept Is Going Viral
But what is it?
Have you heard about this yet? This is the "Xbox Project Oris" concept from console enthusiast Joseph Dumary, which has rocketed in views over the past 24 hours. It's an elaborate idea for a new Xbox console, including features such as a laser projector, soundbar and "revolutionary controller" with a touchscreen. We have to stress...
News Cyberpunk 2077's Extensive Adult Content Revealed In Leak, Dev Says "We Don't **** Around"
It's a long list
We're getting closer and closer to the release of Cyberpunk 2077 in September for Xbox One, and while we haven't seen much of the game in recent months, some new information has cropped up in the form of a supposed leak from Brazil's Minstry of Justice ratings advisory website (thanks USGamer). The leak suggests that the game has...
News Here Are Your Xbox Games With Gold For May 2020
Another four free games
Microsoft has now officially announced all four Xbox Games With Gold titles for May 2020. As always, these games are available to download for free for Xbox Live Gold members (including subscribers to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate). You'll find the full list of May 2020's games with descriptions below. Xbox One: V-Rally 4 (May...
News Phil Spencer Explains Why The Feel Of Xbox Series X Games Will 'Change Dramatically'
Twitter talk
Xbox boss Phil Spencer has been making a few comments on Twitter about the Xbox Series X recently, noting a few days ago that he's "never been more excited about Xbox plans." His latest response to a fan revealed that he believes "the feel of games this upcoming generation will change as dramatically as any since 2D to 3D". The...
News Moving Out Is Now Surprisingly Available With Xbox Game Pass
On launch day!
We've been excited about Moving Out for a while now - a crazy physics-based moving simulator that reminds us very much of Team17's Overcooked. We already knew it was releasing today, but Microsoft has pulled a big surprise by confirming it's now also available on Xbox Game Pass. We had no inclination this was going to happen, so this...
Deals Over 100 Xbox Games On Offer This Week, Including An Activision Sale
Huge add-on sale as well
It's another busy week for the Xbox Live sales, with over 400 individual deals available. Unfortunately, the majority of those are just add-ons, but there are still over 100 great games on offer, including highlights such as Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, Resident Evil 2 and Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. There are also some...
News Xbox Is Seeing A Flood Of New Customers Right Now, Says Phil Spencer
Doesn't want to exploit the situation
A new interview with Phil Spencer has been published by Business Insider, during which the Head of Xbox noted that the brand is seeing an influx of new customers during the coronavirus pandemic. However, as he also mentioned in a recent interview with IGN, he's keen to ensure the situation isn't exploited...
News Destroy All Humans Lands On Xbox One In July, Watch The New Trailer
Remake incoming
Update: You can now pre-order and pre-download the game on the Microsoft Store as well! It includes 48 hours early access before launch and a special skin pack for free. Original Story: It's been fifteen years since Destroy All Humans
News Xbox Dev inXile Fills Senior Producer Role For Unannounced Next-Gen Project
Is it for that "ambitious" RPG it's working on?
It's an exciting time for Xbox fans far and wide as we get closer to the launch of its next-generation hardware. More of Microsoft's first-party studios are obviously gearing up for some big projects as well. With this in mind, it appears Inxile (stylised as inXile) – the developer currently working...
Video Check Out The Launch Trailer For SnowRunner, Released Today
Very cool
There are quite a few games releasing for Xbox One today, including investigative thriller Telling Lies and literal couch co-op game Moving Out, which debuted on Xbox Game Pass earlier this morning. SnowRunner is also now available, and has an epic new launch trailer to celebrate. The game is the sequel to 2017's Spintires: MudRunner, and...
Monday27th Apr 2020
Poll How Much Confidence Do You Have In Xbox Right Now?
Give us your verdict
The month of May is fast approaching, and if rumours are to be believed, we'll hopefully be treated to a variety of new information on Xbox Series X (and Lockhart), including those all-important games. To us, it feels like there's more hype around the brand than we've seen in a long time. We've been impressed with the...
News Ex-Halo Composer Says 343 Industries Hasn't Asked Him To Return To The Series
"I kinda think that ship has sailed"
If you've played Halo, you've almost certainly been introduced to the works of Marty O'Donnell. The legendary composer worked on Halo 1-3 and Halo: Reach alongside co-composer Michael Salvatori, and eventually moved onto Destiny before co-founding his own studio (Highwire Games) in 2015. Notably, O'Donnell...
Guide When Is Gears Tactics Coming To Xbox One?
Here's what we know
Gears Tactics isn't your typical Gears game - it's a turn-based strategy title built from the ground-up for PC. The game is set 12 years before the first Gears of War, and sees you take control of Gabe Diaz as you command your squad in fast-paced battles to hunt down the leader of the Locust army, Ukkon. "But Pure Xbox!", we...
Random We're Loving This Hellblade Xbox Series X Concept
Bring on the special editions
There have been some really cool Xbox Series X concepts doing the rounds over the past few months, and this is the latest of them! Created by user igoiaba on Reddit, the design is inspired by the upcoming release of Senua's Saga: Hellblade II, which has been confirmed for Xbox Series X. Microsoft hasn't yet revealed...
News 2K's New WWE Game Reminds Us Of Xbox 360 Classic WWE All Stars
We're intrigued
2K Games has announced a brand-new WWE game coming later this year called WWE 2K Battlegrounds. The game, which is being developed by NBA 2K Playgrounds developer Saber Interactive, will be released in Fall 2020, and will feature "arcade-style action and over-the-top Superstar designs, environments and moves". We’re focusing on...
News LinkedIn Profile Reveals More About The Initiative's Secret Project
Is it Perfect Dark?
There have been rumours about a potential Perfect Dark reboot on Xbox Series X for some time now, and it's been suggested that Xbox Game Studios developer The Initiative is behind it. We still don't know for sure, but a former employee's LinkedIn CV might have revealed some hints. The CV belongs to an ex-Technical Designer at...
Roundup Here's What Critics Are Saying About Gears Tactics So Far
Released tomorrow
The first reviews for Gears Tactics have gone live, and they're looking pretty positive! We've rounded up just a few of them below, so let's see what reviewers are saying about the game so far: We'll start over at Video Games Chronicle, which gave the PC-only game (coming to Xbox later this year) the equivalent of an 8/10. The...
UK Charts GTA V Climbs Back Into The Top Five Yet Again
Still incredibly popular
It hasn't been the most exciting of weeks for the UK all formats chart roundup, with most games switching just a few places compared to the week before. That said, Animal Crossing: New Horizons re-took the coveted #1 spot after losing out last week, and Grand Theft Auto V entered the top five once again. In fact, it was a...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Is Coming To IGN's Summer Of Gaming Event
Not long to wait
It's been quite a while since we last saw any new gameplay from Cyberpunk 2077 (although one fan recently pieced together some "extra" footage), but it looks like we won't have to wait long. IGN has confirmed that developer CD Projekt Red is bringing the title to its Summer of Gaming event in June. There's little to go on in terms...
News Bots Are Being Added To PUBG To Make Noobs Feel Less Inadequate
Maybe we'll actually win now
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds is one of those games that fanatics put hundreds of hours into, making the rest of us look utterly terrible out there on the battlefield. In response to the skill gap that has widened over the past few years, the PUBG Console Team says it's adding bots to help combat the issue. While PUBG...
Sunday26th Apr 2020
News Xbox Lockhart Will Be "Surprisingly Small In Volume", Suggests Insider
"I'm expecting that we'll see it very soon"
The "Xbox Lockhart" is something we've been hearing about for some time now - a secondary, lesser-powered next-gen system from Microsoft. And while it hasn't been officially unveiled yet, Windows Central Senior Editor Jez Corden recently took to the Gamert
News Gears Tactics Dev Says Xbox Game Pass Allows Microsoft's First-Party Teams To "Take Risks"
"And try things" they normally wouldn't
One of the best things about the Xbox ecosystem is Xbox Game Pass. It's an affordable subscription-based service allowing you to play literally hundreds of games – and quite a lot are brand new releases. In an interview with Venture Beat recently, The Coalition operations director Mike Crump explained from...
News Xbox Owners Have Made Over 100,000 Donations To Help Fight Coronavirus
Via Microsoft Rewards
We know a fair chunk of the Pure Xbox community loves completing Xbox Game Pass Quests for Microsoft Rewards Points, but did you know that if you're in the US, you can donate those points to help fight coronavirus? And when you do, Microsoft will match your donation one-to-one. This has been going on for a few weeks now, and...
News There's Now A Free Trial Of Tom Clancy's The Division 2 For Xbox One
8 hours of playtime
Haven't played The Division 2 yet? Here's your chance. Ubisoft has made a free trial of the game available on the Microsoft Store, which allows you to play for 8 hours and progress your agent up to level 8. If you decide to buy it after the trial has expired, all progress will carry over. The trial provides access to the story...
Video Check Out This Insane New Xbox Game Pass Ad Featuring Shroud
And a beaver
Microsoft just casually dropped a new ad for Xbox Game Pass (for PC) the other day on its YouTube channel, and it's been racking up quite the number of views so far. It features popular Mixer streamer Michael "Stroud" Grzesiek, and it's safe to say it doesn't take itself too seriously! You can see the full thing in the video above (and...
Saturday25th Apr 2020
News Is This An Early Look At Forza Motorsport On Xbox Series X?
Taken from a GDC talk
In a recent GDC Virtual Talk over on YouTube (which you can see above), CG Supervisor Matt Collins from Forza Motorsport developer Turn 10 Studios discussed how the team creates art assets for the franchise, and revealed a few images that might hint at what to expect from the inevitable (but currently unannounced) Forza...
News Microsoft's Jason Ronald Provides New Xbox Series X Hints
"Great end to an exciting week"
Microsoft's Jason Ronald is Director of Project Management on Xbox Series X, and is also known for being the guy with that massive beard. He doesn't tweet all that often, but last night, he provided some more insight into Team Xbox and how plans are progressing for the Xbox Series X. Noting how hard the Xbox team is...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 25th)
Let us know!
The weekend is here! There are loads of free games you can take advantage of over the next couple of days, including four Free Play Days titles, a selection of recent Xbox Game Pass additions, and yesterday's release of the free Pac-Man Championship Edition 2 download. Here's what we're playing over the next couple of days:
News DOOM Eternal Sold 3x More Digital Copies Than DOOM (2016) At Launch
Great start
Nielsen company SuperData has published its worldwide digital games market report for March 2020, revealing that DOOM Eternal sold three million digital copies throughout its launch month. In comparison, DOOM (2016) sold just 957k digital copies during its launch back in May 2016. It's great news for the franchise, with SuperData...
Video This Week On Xbox - 24th April
The full round-up
It's been another action-packed week in the Xbox universe. Rare launched a brand new update for Sea of Thieves, CD Projekt Red revealed its Cyberpunk 2077 Xbox One X, Sega's Yakuza Kiwami was released on Xbox Game Pass and the multiplayer component of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is free-to-play this weekend. As usual, Major...
Friday24th Apr 2020
News All Of These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox One Next Week
It's a big list!
Talk about a big week ahead! There are over 20 games coming to Xbox One next week, including major titles such as SnowRunner, Moving Out, Streets of Rage 4 and the highly-anticipated Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered. Let's take a peek at the full list of games below, courtesy of Mike Nelson over at Xbox Wire...
News Have Another Two Games Just Been Confirmed For Xbox Game Pass?
Or is it a mistake?
We heard a lot of you suggesting you'd love to see Control added to next month's Xbox Games With Gold lineup in our Talking Point the other day, but this might be the next best thing! According to someone over at the Xbox One Reddit, they've received a promotional email suggesting Control and DOOM II (Classic) are being added...
News Halo Infinite Toy Leak Reveals The Return Of Brutes, New Weapons
Part of the Mega Construx Halo Heroes Series
New information on Halo Infinite has been revealed via the leak of a new toy set, which suggests Brutes are returning to the game when it launches later this year. Images of both figures were displayed via a now-deleted tweet earlier today, but were caught by some eagle-eyed fans (thanks Resetera). You...
Pick One Which Of These Xbox Classics Would You Remaster?
Here we go again
We had a great response to the first Pick One challenge we did here at Pure Xbox, so we're doing it again! This time, we're still focusing on original Xbox titles, but we've picked three more games to choose from. So, here's what we want to know - which of the following games would you remaster? Remember, you can only pick one!...
News It's Official, WWE 2K21 Has Been Cancelled
“There’s not going to be a launch of a game this year”
Update (Fri 24th Apr, 2020 10:20 BST): Turns out the rumour was true! During a recent call with investors (thanks Kotaku), WWE interim chief financial officer Frank Riddick confirmed the absence of WWE 2K21 by indicating "there's not going to be a launch of a game this year." In a...
News Pac-Man Championship Edition 2 Is Free On The Microsoft Store
Grab it while you can
Update (Fri 24th Apr, 2020 14:20 BST): This has now been officially confirmed by Bandai Namco as a goodwill gesture (isn't that nice!). The game is free to download from now until the 10th of May. Original Story (Fri 24th Apr, 2020 06:00 BST): Here's a nice quarantine surprise – the Xbox One version of Pac-Man...
Reminder Deliver Us The Moon Is Now Available With Xbox Game Pass
Reach for the stars
It's always exciting when new releases get added to Xbox Game Pass on day one, and Deliver Us The Moon is one of those titles. The single-player sci-fi thriller released earlier today at a price of £19.99/$24.99 for Xbox One, but is also available for free for Xbox Game Pass subscribers. To celebrate its release, Eurogamer is...
News There's A New Adventures Of Tintin Game In The Works
"This really is a dream come true for us."
It's been almost a decade since the last Adventures of Tintin game was released on Xbox, with The Secret of the Unicorn launching for Xbox 360 back in 2011. But now, to celebrate developer and publisher Microids' 35th anniversary, the company has announced a partnership with Moulinsart to finally deliver a...
News Telltale Games' The Walking Dead Launched Eight Years Ago Today
Season 1, Episode 1
It's hard to believe it's been almost a decade since young Clementine's journey began in Telltale Games' The Walking Dead. The episodic series proved a massive hit back in 2012, spawning a variety of sequels and popular follow-up titles such as The Wolf Among Us and Tales from the Borderlands. The game follows the story of...
News Fan Pieces Together "Extra" Gameplay Footage Of Cyberpunk 2077
From an old Q&A
We're fast approaching the highly-anticipated release of Cyberpunk 2077 this September, but gameplay footage has been in short supply just recently. As a result, fans are clamouring for any information they can get, including re-surfacing footage from almost a year ago. That's exactly what this user has done over at Reddit, dipping...
News You Can Play Call of Duty: Modern Warfare's Multiplayer For Free This Weekend
Just five maps though
If you've been enjoying Call of Duty: Warzone but haven't yet dipped into Modern Warfare, this weekend is your chance to do so! Everyone is able to take part in Warfare's multiplayer via Warzone for free this weekend, but the caveat is that only five maps are available. According to a report from Charlie Intel, the five...
Thursday23rd Apr 2020
Soapbox The Return Of Netflix Party Mode Is What We All Need Right Now
It's been too long
If you're a Netflix fan and you owned an Xbox 360 back in 2009, you'll probably remember Netflix Party mode. It was a feature that allowed you to enjoy the Netflix library simultaneously with your friends and family, putting everyone together in a virtual cinema room, complete with Xbox Avatars and emoticons. It proved highly...
News Surprise! Red Dead Redemption 2 Is Coming To Xbox Game Pass
But GTA V is leaving
This is huge news! Microsoft just casually dropped the massive announcement that Rockstar Games epic Red Dead Redemption 2 is coming to Xbox Game Pass for console. It'll be available on May 7th, but the downside is that the highly-popular Grand Theft Auto V will be leaving at the same time. The full version of Red Dead...
News The SnowRunner Team Is Giving Away This Frosty Custom Xbox One X
Ends May 7th
We've spotted another Xbox One X giveaway! This time, the console is a custom design by Random Print Studio for the upcoming release of SnowRunner on the 28th of April. The giveaway also includes the custom wireless controller as seen in the image above, as well as a Premium Edition copy of the game for Xbox One. The contest is ongoing...
News Phil Spencer Talks Xbox Series X Reveal Plans, Says He's "Never Been More Excited"
"Next step is not too much of a wait"
We've heard a bunch of rumours recently about reveal plans for the Xbox Series X, including two digital events and lots of new game announcements including a Fable reboot. Today, in a response to a fan, Head of Xbox Phil Spencer took to Twitter to elaborate a little more on what to expect. The Xbox boss...
News Enhance Your Cyberpunk 2077 Experience With This Matching Headset And External HDD
Limited edition accessories straight from Night City
Cyberpunk 2077 is arguably the biggest video game release of this year. As a result, CD Projekt Red is going all-out in terms of cross-promotions. Last week, it revealed the Cyberpunk 2077 Xbox One – including an appropriately themed controller, and now it's got some limited edition accesso
News Free Play Days: Try These Four Games For Free This Weekend
Starting today
The weekly Free Play Days campaign is upon us once again, and there are another four free games to look forward to this weekend, including the recently released Bleeding Edge. If you're an American football fan, Madden NFL 20 has you covered over the next few days. Furthermore, fighting game Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4...
News PSVR Horror Game The Persistence Is Making The Jump To Xbox One
Available next month
You'll only have played 2018 sci-fi horror game The Persistence if you own a PSVR, but now, developer Firesprite Games has announced a non-VR version is coming to a variety of platforms including Xbox One. It'll be available for £29.99, and is being released on Thursday, May 21st. The game features procedurally generated...
News Quantum Error Dev Refuses To Rule Out Xbox Series X Version
“We won’t say never”
A game that the folks over at sister site Push Square have been getting very excited about is upcoming PlayStation exclusive Quantum Error. Little has been revealed about the game so far aside from an announcement teaser trailer, but the PS4 and PS5 title has certainly got people intrigued. So, why isn't it coming to...
News Super Mega Baseball 3 Takes To The Field May 13th For Xbox One
Stepping up to the plate
Arguably the best baseball series on Xbox One returns next month with Super Mega Baseball 3! Developer Metalhead Software revealed the May 13th launch date earlier today, and admitted the game had been pushed back slightly from its original target of April 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. The game will feature an array...
News Battlefield V Is Getting Its Final Major Content Update This Summer
"Thank you all for joining this journey"
It's been almost a year and a half since Battlefield V first launched for Xbox One, and EA has now revealed the game will be getting its final standalone update in the summer, featuring new content, weapons and game tweaks. The company says it's targeting a June release for this update. It won't be the end...
Wednesday22nd Apr 2020
News Former Sony Designer Suggests The Xbox Series X Is "A Beast" Compared To PS5
"There's no question that [Sony] got caught off guard."
Back in late March, Ex-Sony Game Designer Chris Grannell caused quite the stir after suggesting he'd heard the Xbox Series X and PS5 power difference is "quite staggering". Yesterday, Grannell took to the Dealer Gaming podcast to elaborate more on what developers have been telling him:...
Talking Point What May 2020 Xbox Games With Gold Do You Want?
Let us know
It's almost that time again! This month's Xbox Games With Gold hasn't been without its share of drama - it looked like original Xbox classic Blinx: The Time Sweeper would eventually be added before Microsoft officially apologised for the mistake via Xbox Live a few days ago, resulting in the final four games being Project Cars 2, Fable...
News This Is What The New Xbox Series X Logo Looks Like
Update: Proper reveal soon?
Update (Wed 22nd Apr, 2020 22:45 BST): GM of Xbox Game Marketing Aaron Greenberg has changed his Twitter profile picture to an image of the logo (thanks Reddit!). Original Story (Wed 22nd Apr, 2020 11:00 BST): Here's an interesting start to the day! First spotted by users over at
Rumour Ubisoft's Watch Dogs: Legion Will Be An Xbox Series X Launch Title
Yes please
The highly-anticipated third entry in Ubisoft's Watch Dogs franchise was originally scheduled to release for Xbox One back on March 6th, 2020 before being delayed indefinitely late last year. However, according to a new report from VGC, there's a chance it could now be releasing as an Xbox Series X launch title. Video Games Chronicle...
News It Looks Like There's A New Jurassic World Game On The Way
Called "Aftermath"
Is a new Jurassic World game in development? It certainly appears that way, as Universal City Studios LLC has registered a new trademark for "Jurassic World Aftermath." The most recent Jurassic World game to release on Xbox One was Jurassic World Evolution, debuting back in 2018 for Xbox One. Unfortunately, we don't know much at...
News Yakuza Kiwami Is Now Available On Xbox Game Pass
"Fight to survive"
At Microsoft's Inside Xbox event earlier this month, the company announced multiple new titles coming to its Xbox Game Pass service in the near future. One of these was Sega's Yakuza Kiwami. The game, which is a remake of the first installment in the action-adventure beat 'em up series, is now available to download on Xbox Game...
UK Charts Big Week For EA Sports As FIFA 20 Tops The Table
Forza Horizon finally falls
It looks like the football fans were out in their droves last week buying copies of EA Sports' FIFA 20, which jumped all the way from fourth to first place in the UK all formats chart. Meanwhile, last week's winner (Final Fantasy VII Remake) was eclipsed by Animal Crossing and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. There was no...
News Far Cry 3 Vaas Actor Hints He May Reprise The Role "Very Soon"
"Vaas is my spirit animal"
The iconic villain Vaas from 2012's Far Cry 3 was portrayed by actor Michael Mando, and in a recent Reddit AMA, he noted how important the character that he co-created still proved to him. Furthermore, he also hinted that he could be reprising the role of Vaas "very soon". Mando made the comments in response to a fan who...
News Call Of Duty: Warzone Is Combatting Cheaters By Matching Them Together
Battle of the aimbots
Cheaters have proved quite the headache for Call of Duty: Warzone and Modern Warfare developer Infinity Ward over the past few weeks, with tens of thousands of bans being handed out. Now, the studio is implementing new security measures for both games, including matching suspected cheaters together. Starting this week,...
Reminder Sea Of Thieves' Free Ships Of Fortune Update Is Now Available
Bring on the cats
If you own Sea of Thieves (or you have it via Xbox Game Pass), you can now download its latest free update entitled "Ships of Fortune". It was released a few hours ago, and features a host of major new additions for the game, including an overhauled arena mode and a new emissary system. Oh, and cats! You can see a taste of the...
Tuesday21st Apr 2020
News Did You Know? You Can Manually Put Your Xbox One Into Idle Mode
Hidden trick
You might be aware that you can activate idle mode on Xbox One by heading to the system settings and selecting how long you want the console to wait until dimming the screen. But something you might not know is that there's actually a much quicker and easier way to do it. To speed things up, hold down the home button on the controller...
News Survival Game Stranded Deep Launches On Xbox One Today
Update: It's available now
Update (Tue 21st Apr, 2020 12:15 BST): It's available now! You can get it from the Microsoft Store for £16.74/$19.99. Original Story (Mon 20th Apr, 2020 17:30 BST): After previously seeing its console release delayed back in March, Beam Team Games' Stranded Deep is now officially launching on Xbox One tomorrow. The...
Rumour Xbox Lockhart To Feature 4TF GPU, Could Be Revealed "Any Day Now"
We're intrigued
Talks have ramped up again recently about the much-rumoured, lesser-powered "Xbox Lockhart" (or "Xbox Series S") next-gen console, and according to a couple of new rumours, we might know a bit more about when it'll be unveiled and how powerful it'll actually be. Let's start with Windows Central, which put out a post this morning...
Deals Over 100 Xbox Games On Offer This Week, Including A Horror Sale
What are ya' buyin?
It might not be anywhere near Halloween, but Xbox Live is still holding a major horror sale this week! There are loads of creepy classics discounted over the next few days, including the likes of Blair Witch, Dead By Daylight: Special Edition and Zombie Army 4: Dead War. Elsewhere, it's business as usual. There are a few...
Random This Xbox Series S Concept Design Is Totes Adorbs
Take note, Microsoft
In the lead up to the release of the Xbox Series X this holiday season, talented individuals around the world have been creating their own themed concepts of the system. There have been designs based on series like Halo and Perfect Dark, and now we've got a concept that completely reimagines Microsoft's new console hardware as...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Designer Suggests It Could Be One Of The Best RPGs Ever
Serious confidence
The hype train is in full effect for the upcoming release of Cyberpunk 2077, which drops on Xbox One later this September. It has big shoes to fill following the massive success of developer CD Projekt Red's The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, but Lead Quest Designer Pawel Sasko has taken to Twitter to give a very confident prediction...
News Golf With Your Friends Comes To Xbox One On May 19th, Pre-Download Now
Fore!
If you also play games on PC, you've probably heard of Golf With Your Friends - a triumphantly successful multiplayer minigolf game on Steam Early Access. We already knew it was coming to Xbox One, but it's now confirmed to be landing on May 19th, with pre-orders and pre-downloads available today. The Xbox One version of Golf With Your...
News Here's Your First Look At The Official Peaky Blinders Xbox One Game
Yep, it's a thing
Ever dreamed of a Peaky Blinders game on Xbox One? Well, today's your lucky day, because developer FuturLab and Publisher Curve Digital have unveiled footage of Peaky Blinders: Mastermind - a puzzle-adventure game set right before the events of Season One of the TV show. You can see the trailer for the game above courtesy of IGN,...
News Desperados III Finally Gets A Release Date, New Trailer For Xbox One
Price info revealed
Remember Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive? The classic 2001 RTS proved a cult classic on PC, but was followed by a couple of less-popular sequels a few years later. Now, thirteen years since the last entry, Desperados III is coming to Xbox One, and has an official launch date of June 16, 2020. You can see footage of the prequel...
News Nvidia's GeForce Now Service Is Losing Xbox Game Studios Titles
Being removed this Friday
Nvidia has announced that its GeForce Now cloud streaming service is removing titles from an array of publishers later this week, including Xbox Game Studios. The company released the news via its official blog, where it commented that it hoped they’d return in the future. Games from Warner Bros. Interactive...
News Investigative FMV Thriller Telling Lies Heads To Xbox One Next Week
From the creator of Her Story
You probably remember hearing about Her Story back in 2015 - the highly-praised FMV thriller on PC that focused on the case of a missing person. Last year, creator Sam Barlow released a spiritual successor in the form of the critically-acclaimed Telling Lies, and it's finally coming to Xbox One next week. Telling Lies...
Monday20th Apr 2020
News There's Finally A New Boxing Game Coming To Xbox One And Series X
It's about time
Fight Night Champion fans, this one's for you! UK-based indie developer Steel City Interactive has unveiled its launch trailer for upcoming title eSports Boxing Club, which looks set for a 2020 release, and marks one of the few boxing titles we've seen on Xbox over the past decade. You can see the launch trailer above, which the...
Poll What's Your Favourite Halo Game Released To Date?
Tough choice
It's safe to say we're all eagerly anticipating the release of Halo Infinite for Xbox Series X here at Pure Xbox, and that's got us thinking a lot about the franchise lately. It's seen a heap entries over the past couple of decades, with many of them ranking as some of the best Xbox games of all time. So, ahead of Halo Infinite's...
News This Is The Final Limited Edition Xbox One X That Will Ever Be Released
Limited to 45,000 units
Fancy a piece of history? It's already been noted that a Cyberpunk 2077 Xbox One X Limited Edition Bundle is on the way, but Microsoft has now confirmed it will also be the final limited edition version of the console to ever be released, and will be restricted to only 45,000 units. So, what do you get? The console itself...
News Bethesda Is Giving Away This Insane DOOM Eternal Xbox One Controller
Aus & NZ only
This might be the most outlandish Xbox One controller we've ever seen! Bethesda is giving away the incredible custom-branded DOOM Eternal design (and display) in a current giveaway, but there's a catch - you'll need to be a resident of Australia or New Zealand to enter. If you want to take part, follow the instructions in the tweet...
News Mick Gordon Doesn't Seem Happy About The DOOM Eternal Soundtrack
The composer speaks out
Yesterday, following the release of the official DOOM Eternal soundtrack, some fans took to Twitter to indicate that it didn't sound right, with one user noting that it lacked dynamic range due to heavy compression, and that he expected more from legendary DOOM composer Mick Gordon. However, the composer responded by stating...
Rumour Xbox Series X And PS5 Will Get Major Reveals In May
Busy month ahead?
There's been some talk about the potential of two upcoming reveal events for Microsoft in regards to the Xbox Series X, with the first rumoured to be happening in early May. And now, according to new information, it seems both Microsoft and Sony could be planning reveals for next month. Niko Partners senior analyst Daniel Ahmad...
News Halo Co-Creator Explains The Importance Of Xbox Series X And PS5's SSDs
"It will open up the door"
In a recent interview with Video Games Chronicle, Halo co-creator Marcus Lehto commented on the Xbox Series X and PS5, discussing the potential of high-speed SSD tech and sharing his excitement about how that technology will make a "huge difference" for games going forward. Lehto, whose V1 Interactive studio is currently...
News The Cyberpunk 2077 Limited Edition Xbox Controller Is Now Available
Buy from the Microsoft Store
Microsoft has now officially unveiled both the Cyberpunk 2077 Limited Edition Xbox One X Bundle and Limited Edition Controller, with the latter already on sale. You can buy it from the Microsoft Store, where it's priced at £59.99/$74.99, and can be deliv
News Travis Scott Will Debut A Brand-New Track In Fortnite Later This Week
"A one of a kind musical journey"
Epic Games has announced that American music star Travis Scott will be debuting a new track in Fortnite later this week as part of a "one of a kind musical journey". Players who take part in one of the multiple "tour dates" will receive two loading screens and a Astroworld Cyclone Glider for free. The event will be...
Sunday19th Apr 2020
News Lots Of People Have Noticed Game Tiles Disappearing On Xbox One
Have you?
When you go to the "My Games and Apps" page on your Xbox One, the console typically populates every game tile with the correct artwork. But in recent weeks, we've been noticing some of these tiles going blank, with everything from a refresh to a full system reboot failing to solve the issue. If you've been experiencing this as well,...
News Xbox Players Are Disabling Crossplay To Avoid PC Cheaters In Call Of Duty: Warzone
Infinity Ward's crackdowns are not enough
PC cheaters are causing all sorts of trouble in Infinity Ward's free-to-play title Call of Duty: Warzone at the moment. Earlier this week, the developer revealed it had issued over 70,000 bans within the first month and stated how it had "zero tolerance" for these types of players. According to Eurogamer,...
News You Can Now Customise Your Desktop With An Xbox Series X Theme
16 images in all
Are you really excited for Xbox Series X and want to plaster the beautiful machine all over your Windows 10 desktop? Now you can do exactly that, courtesy of Microsoft. The company has made a new Xbox Series X theme free to download from the Microsoft Store for Windows users. So, what do you get? The theme includes 16 premiu
News World Of Warcraft: Shadowlands Is Adding Support For The Xbox Adaptive Controller
"We always want to make WoW more widely accessible"
The next World of Warcraft PC expansion will be Shadowlands, which doesn't have an official release date as of yet, but is currently in alpha testing. And according to a recent comment made to Windows Central, the expansion will feature more accessibility options for the likes of the Xbox...
Random Driver Loses Car, Gets Court Summons While Picking Up An Xbox
Expensive day out
Well this isn't something you see every day! Police Officer Tom Van Der Wee, who shares experiences of his job working for Sussex Police in England, noted yesterday that a non-essential journey to pick up an Xbox led to someone losing their car and being summoned to court. Why? Well, after stopping the driver and questioning where...
Video Minecraft Looks Incredible In This Stunning RTX Beta Gameplay
Mesmerising
The Minecraft RTX Beta dropped just a few days ago for PC users with an Nvidia RTX GPU, and fans have already been posting some incredible footage of the game. The video you see above is taken from Digital Foundry, which produced a forty-minute hands-on with the new tech. You'll get a look at how lighting is drastically improved due to...
Saturday18th Apr 2020
News Microsoft Admits Mistake With April's Xbox Games With Gold Lineup
Strange one
Microsoft caused a bit of confusion earlier this month when it announced that original Xbox game Blinx: The Time Sweeper would be added to April's Xbox Live Games With Gold lineup. However, the company has now confirmed in a new message that it was included by mistake. The message was sent out last night to Xbox players, confirming that...
Random Rock Band 4 Guitars And Accessories Are Selling For Extortionate Prices
Going for hundreds!
There was a time when you could buy a Rock Band 4 guitar and game bundle for £40 - we know, because the writer of this article did just that a few years ago! However, bundles are no longer being manufactured for the game, and that means they're selling for literally hundreds at various retailers right now. Take just the guitar...
News The Xbox One X Has Been Slashed To $299 In The US
Making way for Series X?
Microsoft has officially announced that the Xbox One X is now available for $299 in the US - a discount of $100 off its previous price. The company is presumably doing this to make way for the release of Xbox Series X later this year, and is offering some great bundles in the process. For the price of $299, you can get the...
News Sorry Folks, Minecraft Dungeons Won't Allow You To Fight Alongside Random Players Online
And cross-platform play is coming in a future update
If you had plans to team up with a party of random adventurers when Minecraft Dungeons is released on the Xbox One and Xbox Game Pass service next month, you'll need to find a workaround. The official FAQ over on the Minecraft website reveals it won't include online matchmaking support, and...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (18th April)
Bit of Gears 5?
Here we go again! It's a potentially busy weekend for Xbox owners, with hundreds of games on sale at the Microsoft Store, more Free Play Days titles to take advantage of (including Borderlands), and the recent addition of The Long Dark to the Xbox Game Pass lineup. Here's what we're playing over the next couple of days: Fraser...
Friday17th Apr 2020
News Steel Series: Arctic Pro Headsets Won't Work Properly On Xbox Series X
But you can still use them
We've talked a lot recently here at Pure Xbox about how Microsoft has ditched the optical port on the Xbox Series X, leading to speculation about how certain headsets and speaker systems will work. While the vast majority should still prove compatible, Steel Series has noted that three of its headsets won't function as...
News Xbox Posts Cryptic Code On Twitter, And We Think We Know What It Is
Update: A console bundle has been revealed
Update (Fri 17th Apr, 2020 21:00 BST): Following a series of teasers over the past 24 hours, it's now been revealed that a Cyberpunk 2077 Xbox One X Limited Edition Bundle will be released in June. Xbox hasn't said anything about the "return in 4 days" message we saw yesterday on the Xbox website, which has...
Rumour Xbox Lockhart, New Fable Will Be Revealed Very Soon
We're getting excited
We shared a rumour the other day that Microsoft was planning to hold two Xbox Series X digital events in the near future, and Dealer Gaming - one of the sources we quoted for that rumour - has taken to YouTube once again to detail more about what it supposedly knows. The channel, which recently featured Microsoft Executive Bill...
News It's Official, The Cyberpunk 2077 Xbox One X Is Coming In June
See it here!
Update (Fri 17th Apr, 2020 20:23 BST): Xbox has now officially announced the Cyberpunk 2077 Limited Edition Xbox One X, set to release in June. You can see the reveal above: The console includes glow in the dark elements, laser etchings, an LED light and custom panels. Original story: (Fri 17th Apr, 2020 11:45 BST): Just last night,...
Rumour Assassin's Creed For Xbox Series X Might Be Unveiled Soon
"Almost there"
Fancy a new Assassin's Creed on Xbox Series X? According to a variety of recent rumours, that might the case. And now, industry insider Shinobi602, who recently commented on the type of games coming to Xbox Series X, has noted that we'll be getting more news on an AC game soon. Shinobi, who is "communications guy" at Wushu Studios...
News Here Are 13 Games Coming To Xbox One Next Week
Including two Xbox Game Pass titles
We've got another interesting selection of games coming out on Xbox One next week, including two titles releasing with Xbox Game Pass on launch day. Plus, for racing fans, there's the release of MotoGP 20 to look forward to. Let's take a peek at the full list of games below, courtesy of Mike Nelson over at Xbox...
News Streets Of Rage 4 Coming To Xbox One, Xbox Game Pass Later This Month
Update: Xbox Game Pass on launch day!
Update: It's also been announced the game will be available via Xbox Game Pass on launch day! Original story: It's happening! 26 long years since the release of Streets of Rage 3 for the Sega Genesis (!), the next entry in the series is finally on its way to Xbox One later this month. Co-developer and...
Poll How Many Games Have You Bought For Your Xbox One?
Tens? Hundreds? THOUSANDS?!
When the Xbox One first launched back in 2013, you could pretty much keep track of every individual game that was released for it. Early adopters were buying games they'd never typically give a second thought to (Fighter Within, anyone?), but the Microsoft Store soon became overwhelmed with titles. In recent years, we've...
News The Upcoming Euro 2020 DLC For PES 2020 Has Been Delayed
Still coming out though
Konami has announced that the upcoming Euro 2020 DLC for eFootball PES 2020, which was scheduled to be released on April 30th, has now been delayed "until further notice". It's an expected move, given that the coronavirus pandemic has forced the actual tournament to be postponed until 2021. However, Konami has stated that...
Random Halo Fan Asks Master Chief If Pineapple Belongs On Pizza
Here's the verdict
In case you didn't know, the voice of Halo's Master Chief (Steve Downes) is currently offering personalised messages via Cameo, and throughout the month of April, all proceeds will be donated to an organisation working to fight Coronavirus. Lots of people have already taken him up on his offer, including YouTuber Greenskull, who...
News It's Official, This Year's Gamescom Has Been Axed - Will Be Replaced By A Digital Event
The show must go on!
As the coronavirus pandemic spreads across the globe, more events have been cancelled. On the gaming front, the latest one is Gamescom. Although E3 2020 was axed last month, "the world's biggest event for games" in Cologne, Germany was still scheduled to take place. That's all changed now that the German government has...
Thursday16th Apr 2020
News Surprise! Seven Retro NES Classics Are Now Available On Xbox One
Double Dragon!
This is a nice surprise! Seven retro NES games have suddenly launched on Xbox One, including classics such as Double Dragon I-III, River City Ransom and Super Dodge Ball. All games are priced at £4.19/$4.99 on the Microsoft Store, and you'll find links to download them in the list below:
Pick One Which Of These Xbox Classics Would You Remaster?
You can only pick one!
We've seen some fantastic remasters on Xbox One over the past few years, but there are still plenty of original Xbox games we've love to get a visual overhaul. And so, we're passing it over to the Pure Xbox community - in an ideal world, which one of the following games would get a remaster? Let's take a look at what we're...
News Amazon Canada Leaks Cyberpunk 2077 Xbox One Controller Ahead Of Official Reveal
Scheduled for a May release
Update (Fri 17th Apr, 2020 20:50 BST): This has now been officially revealed as part of the Cyberpunk 2077 Limited Edition Bundle. Original Story (Thu 16th Apr, 2020 06:45 BST): Cyberpunk 2077 might still be in development, but it appears a themed Xbox One controller based on the anticipated release could be arriving as...
Rumour Xbox Series X And PS5 May Be Forced To Sell At A Loss
Analyst suggests $450
A new report by Bloomberg centred around first-year plans for the PS5 is currently doing the rounds, and has provided some interesting insight into Sony and Microsoft's next-gen preparations. The most notable titbit from an Xbox standpoint is that according to some analysts, Xbox Series X and PS5 could be sold at a loss. The...
News Crysis Remastered Revealed For Xbox One, Watch The Teaser Trailer
Update: It's official
Update: (Thu 16th Apr, 2020 19:35 BST): Following a leak of the game's teaser trailer earlier today, Crysis Remastered has now officially been revealed by Crytek. It's coming this summer for Xbox One, and is described as the following: "Crysis Remastered will focus on the original game’s single-player campaigns and is...
Random Snoop Dogg Went Off On EA Sports And Microsoft The Other Night
In an Instagram video
Music star Snoop Dogg made the headlines a few years ago for criticising the Xbox servers following an outage back in 2016, and the other day, he did it again, only this time directed (primarily) at EA Sports. "Get that **** back up," he stated about the servers in an expletive-ridden video. You can find the video over at his...
News Call Of Duty: Warzone Is Reintroducing BR Trios Following Backlash
Update: Panic over! It's being re-added
Update: It's back! Following the backlash, developer Infinity Ward posted to Twitter stating "we hear you loud and clear!", and confirming Battle Royale Trios will be reintroduced later tonight (April 16th) at 11PM PST. Original Story: (Wed 15th Apr, 2020 13:30 BST): This week's update to the free-to-play...
News Free Play Days: Borderlands, F1 2019 And More Free This Weekend
Update: Discounts added
Update: (Thu 16th Apr, 2020 20:36 BST): These have now been officially revealed by Microsoft, although Borderlands isn't in the list (it's definitely available with Free Play Days, however). Additionally, players can get 75% off the Standard and Legends Editions of F1 2019 throughout the promotion, while all Warhammer:...
News Psychological Horror Game Observer Is Coming To Xbox Series X
There's a trailer
Developer Bloober Games has announced it's bringing Observer: System Redux to next-gen platforms including Xbox Series X, and it's slated to release in Holiday 2020. The game is a "definitive vision" of the 2017 psychological horror game Observer from the developer behind Layers of Fear. Observer: System Redux is said to feature...
News SpongeBob SquarePants Rehydrated Releases This June For Xbox One
Pre-orders available now
SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom – Rehydrated appeared on the Microsoft Store earlier this morning with a suggested release date of June for Xbox One and PC, and now, THQ Nordic has confirmed the game will indeed release on June 23, 2020, with pre-orders now available. The game is a remake of the original...
Site News We'd Really Appreciate If You Could Complete Our Reader Survey
Thank you!
Hello everyone! We need to ask a teensy favour... Our partners over at Gamer Network have put out a new reader survey, and this is the first one we've been a part of! It would really, really help us if you could complete it. Ultimately, we're funded solely through advertising, and those advertisers need to have a better idea of who...
News Gears Developer Donates 200 Xbox One X Consoles For Hospitalised Kids
Superb gesture
The Gamers Outreach charity, which "provides recreation to children in hospitals through the power of video games and the gaming community," has announced that Gears of War developer The Coalition has donated 200 Xbox One X consoles that will be provided to hospitalised kids. In a blog post, the charity stated that the consoles would...
Video Watch A Full 21-Minute Gameplay Video Of Grounded
Get the kettle on
We've seen quite a lot of Obsidian Entertainment's Grounded in the past couple of weeks, with the game revealed to be releasing via Xbox Game Preview on July 28 during a recent Inside Xbox. And now, the Xbox YouTube channel has published a massive 21-minute look at the game with two members of the Obsidian team. You can watch the...
Wednesday15th Apr 2020
News Xbox Game Pass: Six New Games And Ten Removals Announced
Update: Added another one!
Update: Make that six new games! Microsoft has now also revealed what's coming to Xbox Game Pass for PC, which includes all the below titles as well as adventure game Machinarium and the previously announced Gears Tactics. The latter is arriving on April 28th, but no date has been provided for any of the other titles on PC...
Rumour Microsoft To Hold Two Xbox Series X Digital Events Very Soon
"I think you're going to see a lot of games"
According to a rumour that originated a few days ago on 4chan, Microsoft is said to be holding two next-generation Xbox Series X digital events in the next couple of months. And while the popular bulletin board is known for not always being accurate with leaks, another source has come forward to suggest...
News Two More Of April's Xbox Games With Gold Titles Are Now Available
No sign of Blinx though
You can now begin downloading the second batch of this month's Xbox Live Games With Gold titles, which are the Xbox One Knights of Pen and Paper bundle, and the Xbox 360 game Toybox Turbos. Both games are available right now from the Microsoft Store (links at the bottom of the page). Interestingly, there's no sign of...
News Former Xbox Marketing Lead Reveals What He Thinks Of The PS5 Controller
Also talks AA batteries
Albert Penello, who worked as part of the Xbox team for almost two decades and was instrumental in the launch of the original Xbox, Xbox 360 and Xbox One, has revealed his thoughts on the PS5 controller via Twitter, stating that he likes the design, but also noting some of its potential downsides. In a thread, Penello...
Reminder Eight Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass Today
Across console and PC
It's the bit we never like talking about — a massive eight games are leaving Xbox Game Pass across console and PC later today. We're not exactly when they'll disappear (they're still live at the time of writing), but it won't be long until they're removed from the service altogether. But here's the good part! If you want to...
News New Report Suggests GTA 6 Is Still Early In Development
Rockstar's next game?
Kotaku posted a report on the cultural changes made at Grand Theft Auto developer Rockstar Games earlier today, noting that the company has been working hard to reduce crunch. In that same report, it's noted that Rockstar's next game will be a new entry in the GTA series. It mentions that one of the plans Rockstar has to...
News F1 2020 Coming To Xbox One This July, Introduces New 'My Team' Mode
Vroom Vroom
Codemasters has announced that F1 2020, the next entry in the long-running Formula One series, is coming to Xbox One on July 10, 2020. It's being described by the developer as "our biggest F1 game yet," featuring a major new 'My Team' mode and the return of two-player split-screen. In regards to the My Team mode, Codemasters says it...
News Phantasy Star Online 2 Is Now Live In North America, Coming To PC In May
It's out of beta
SEGA has announced that popular MMORPG Phantasy Star Online 2 is now officially available as a free-to-play title for Xbox One owners in North America. In addition to coming out of beta, the game has also been announced for PC in late May, exclusively in the Microsoft Store. To celebrate the game's official launch, you can get your...
News The Next Season Of Fortnite Has Been Delayed Until June
No reason given
The third season in Fortnite's second chapter was scheduled to release later this month on April 30th, but has now been pushed back to June 4th. Announced via the Epic Games blog, the company refrained from explaining the reasons behind the move, but promised more content is on the way. In the statement, it was hinted that new...
News Echo The Evolutionary Robot Hero Is Now Playable In Overwatch
Pharah finally has some proper competition
Although a sequel for Overwatch has already been confirmed, the first game should remain relevant for some time – with all of its player verse player (PvP) multiplayer content reportedly compatible with the upcoming release. With this in mind, Blizzard has just released its new but long-teased hero,...
Tuesday14th Apr 2020
News Developers Were Nervous About Xbox Backwards Compatibility, Admits Microsoft Exec
"The industry is reluctant to change"
Microsoft's Bill Stillwell, who previously worked on the backwards compatibility team at Xbox, talked recently with YouTube channel Dealer Gaming about the challenges faced in building the program for Xbox One, and how some developers weren't necessarily keen on the idea: "When we first started the program,...
News Xbox Game Pass Launches In Japan, Here's What's Included
And PC in Korea
Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass subscription service has now officially launched in Japan, following its announcement during the company's Inside Xbox show last week. Head of Xbox Phil Spencer personally detailed its upcoming availability at the time, stating that "fans in Japan are incredibly important to me and to team Xbox." At...
Deals Over 200 Xbox Games On Sale This Week, Including Co-Op Favourites
Multiple sales going on
We thought it might be a quiet week for deals following the conclusion of the Xbox Spring Sale 2020 yesterday, but that isn't the case at all! There are over 200 games on sale this week as part of various offers on the Microsoft Store, as well as bunch of add-ons and bundles. So, what can you get? The Couch Co-Op Sale is...
News The Crysis Twitter Account Has Posted For The First Time Since 2016
Update: It's posted again
Update: (Tue 14th Apr, 2020 17:55 BST): Following this story, the official Xbox Twitter account replied to the tweet by stating, "this is not a drill!". And earlier today, the Crysis account tweeted again: Original Story: (Mon 13th Apr, 2020 19:00 BST): Up until a few hours ago, the last tweet posted by the official...
News ESRB Adds New Label For Loot Boxes And Other Random Items
Update: PEGI does the same
Update: (Tue 14th Apr, 2020 12:50 BST): The Pan-European Game Information (PEGI) has also indicated it's doing the same for European videogame releases, as detailed over at its official blog. Original Story: (Mon 13th Apr, 2020 16:20 BST): It's been over two years since the American Entertainment Software Ratings Board...
News Infinity Ward Has Now Issued 70,000 Bans To Call Of Duty: Warzone Cheaters
Play nice
The free-to-play Call of Duty: Warzone has only been available for just over a month, and it's already issued over 70,000 bans to cheaters. The figure was announced by developer Infinity Ward on Twitter, with the company stating it has "zero tolerance" for players cheating in the game. One of the most notable examples of cheating appears...
Video See Footage Of 343 Industries Recording Halo Infinite's Audio
Jets, helicopters and more
It's safe to say Halo: Infinite is one of the most anticipated Xbox launch titles of all time, currently scheduled to release alongside the Xbox Series X in Holiday 2020. And now, developer 343 Industries has provided a new look at a behind-the-scenes aspect of the game, highlighting some of its audio field recordings...
News Fallout 76's Wastelanders Update Is Now Available, Introduces Major Changes
New storyline, human NPCs
The big day has arrived for Fallout 76, as its jam-packed Wastelanders update is now available on Xbox One! The free download (for existing owners) adds a lot of new content, including a brand-new storyline, human NPCs, new reputation and dialogue systems, fresh locations, and more. "In Fallout 76: Wastelanders, people...
News The Next Dark Pictures Anthology Game Is Coming This Summer
See the reveal trailer here
The second game in the cinematic horror series The Dark Pictures Anthology, entitled "Little Hope", will be released later this summer for Xbox One. Bandai Namco Entertainment and Supermassive Games have also unveiled a new reveal trailer to the mark the occasion, which you can see above. Little Hope will feature a...
News The Minecraft RTX Beta Begins On PC This Week
Features Nvidia DLSS 2.0
A few weeks ago, we were treated to some jaw-dropping Minecraft DirectX Raytracing images and an Xbox Series X demo. Now, Nvidia has announced an RTX Beta is coming to Windows 10 later this week, which will be a free download for all PC users with an Nvidia RTX GPU on April 16th. The beta will feature Nvidia DLSS 2.0, which...
Monday13th Apr 2020
News Xbox Might Be Teasing More Xbox Game Pass Games For This Week
Bring 'em on!
This Wednesday marks the removal of various games from the Xbox Game Pass lineup across console and PC, but according to a teaser posted by the official Xbox Game Pass Twitter account, new titles might be coming to the service throughout the week as well. Yesterday, the account posted the following image on social media, potentially...
Talking Point What Was Your First Xbox Console And Game?
How far back do you go?
It was noted during our recent Xbox dashboard poll here at Pure Xbox that a reasonable chunk of our community didn't experience the early days of the brand. We've heard quite a few stories about people who have bought their first Xboxes in the past few years, which is great to see. Regardless of whether you're a day one...
News Insider Claims Resident Evil: Code Veronica Remake Could Still Happen
If there's enough support
Following a report yesterday that a remake of Resident Evil 4 was in development, various members of the community here at Pure Xbox suggested Resident Evil: Code Veronica should get the treatment instead. And according to a prominent leaker, that still could happen with enough fan support. Dusk Golem, who has previously...
Reminder Today Is The Final Day Of The Xbox Spring Sale 2020
Grab these bargains before they're gone
If you haven't bought anything in the Xbox Spring Sale 2020 yet, today is your final chance to do so! All current deals (including the newly-added offers as part of Deals with Gold and the Spotlight Sale) expire tomorrow morning at 11AM BST / 3AM PT / 6 AM ET, so you'll need to get in quick. As for what's...
News Cliff Bleszinski Says He Hasn't Been Approached To Consult On The Gears Franchise
"It is what it is"
Back in February, former Gears of War designer Cliff Bleszinski indicated that he'd like to consult on the Gears franchise, informing Microsoft that his "offer still stands" via a Twitter post, and highlighting that a bunch of his and former Gears designer Lee Perry's ideas had previously been left sitting on the cutting room...
Video Check Out The Launch Trailer For Gears Tactics
Coming April 28th
Gears Tactics is coming to Steam, Xbox Game Pass for PC and Windows 10 on April 28th, and Microsoft has now unveiled its epic two-minute launch trailer, which you can see above. You can now also pre-install the game ahead of release, ensuring you're all ready to go later this month. The video gives us a brief look at both the...
UK Charts Resident Evil Slips To Seventh, Final Fantasy Dominates
Forza remains in the top ten
The much-anticipated Final Fantasy 7: Remake takes centre stage in the UK charts roundup this week, finally knocking Call of Duty: Modern Warfare off the top spot. Allegedly, the PS4 game did double the launch sales that Resident Evil 3 did last week on the platform, which has now dropped to seventh overall. Elsewhere,...
Sunday12th Apr 2020
Rumour Is A New Perfect Dark In The Works For Xbox Series X?
We certainly hope so
We've been hearing rumours about a potential new Perfect Dark game for a few years now, but recently, more hints have cropped up suggesting it could be on the cards for Xbox Series X. The franchise hasn't seen a release since the remaster of the original Perfect Dark for Xbox 360 back in 2010. Earlier today, it was noted on...
News Don't Expect The Xbox Series X Dashboard To Get A Major Overhaul
A familiar face
The user interface and hub menu of any new console is always an important part of the experience. Microsoft has continually strived to revolutionise its own dashboard each Xbox generation (as highlighted in our poll yesterday!), and with the release of the Xbox Series X on the horizon, you'd probably expect the same thing. That may...
Random These Are Some Of The Best Easter Eggs On Xbox One
Not the chocolate kind
For everyone celebrating Easter this weekend, we hope you're having a great few days! To celebrate, we've put together a small selection of classic Xbox One Easter Eggs that we think are some of the best on the system. Enjoy! Just Cause 4 - Take On Me There's a location in Just Cause 4 inspired by the 80s hit, 'Take On Me' by...
News Resident Evil 4 Is Reportedly Getting A Remake, Planned To Release In 2022
Here we go again!
The next remake in the Resident Evil series will be the highly-popular Resident Evil 4, according to Video Games Chronicle. Multiple development sources have reportedly confirmed to the website that the game is now in full production, and has an estimated release window of 2022. Apparently, development on the game is being handled...
News Xbox Classic Jade Empire Was Released 15 Years Ago Today
And still no sequel
It's been fifteen long years since BioWare classic Jade Empire was first released for the original Xbox in North America, launching back on April 12, 2005. At the time, it was an Xbox exclusive (later ported to PC and Android), and is still one of the most beloved Xbox titles of its generation. If you've never played it, Jade...
Video Here Are The New Features Coming To Super Mega Baseball 3
Also news on a potential delay
Metalhead Software, the developer behind the popular Super Mega Baseball series, has detailed many of the new features coming to the third game in the franchise. It's currently scheduled for an April release on Xbox One, although the company suggests a minimal delay could be on the cards. But first, those new...
Saturday11th Apr 2020
Poll Which Is The Best Xbox Dashboard Of All Time?
Take your pick
It's been almost two decades since the original Xbox launched in North America, and in that time, we've seen countless changes to the Xbox dashboard. What started out as a primitive design has evolved into a variety of memorable and nostalgia-ridden layouts, so let's take a brief stroll down memory lane! The first Xbox dashboard...
News Microsoft Exec On PS5 — "I Think We're Going To Have A Better Console"
But praises Sony
Microsoft's Bill Stillwell, who previously worked on the Xbox team including as Director of Project Planning for Project xCloud, recently commented on the PS5's recent deep dive presentation in a video with Dealer - Gaming. While he did admit that he felt Xbox Series X was going to be the "better console," he also shared praise for...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 11th)
Let us know!
It's a long Easter weekend for some of us, which means more time to play Xbox games! There are lots of new additions to Xbox Game Pass to take advantage of this weekend, as well as six (!) Free Play Days titles for Xbox Live Gold members. Here's what we're playing over the next couple of days: Fraser Gilbert, News Editor: I haven't...
News The Minecraft Dungeons Map Has Been Revealed, See It Here
Plus an update on the delay
We've had our first look at the Minecraft Dungeons map courtesy of Microsoft and Windows Central. The game, which has been in closed beta since late March, will include everything seen in this image at launch, but new dungeons and areas will reportedly open up as you progress. Some of the areas said to be featured within...
News Xbox Shares Custom Designs For Animal Crossing On Nintendo Switch
Everyone likes Animal Crossing
Animal Crossing: New Horizons might be a Nintendo Switch game, but that doesn't mean Xbox fans, including official representatives, aren't enjoying it as well! As shared by sister site Nintendo Life, the official Xbox Twitter account has provided Xbox-loving Animal Crossing fans with branded jumper and t-shirt items...
News Xbox Live Has Been Playing Up Again, As Support Teams Continue To Investigate Ongoing Issues
Update: Fixed again for now!
Update: (Sat 11th Apr, 2020 11:25 BST): Everything appears to be back to normal! Xbox Support tweeted the following in regards to party and chat issues: Original Story: (Sat 11th Apr, 2020 07:15 BST): At this point, we've honestly lost count of how many times Xbox Live has experienced technical difficulties in recent...
News It Looks Like Dead Island 2 Could Be Coming To Xbox Series X
Hinted in new job listing
It's been a while since we last heard anything about Dead Island 2, with the game having been officially announced back at E3 2014. It appears it's still on the cards, however, with a new job listing at Dambusters Studios suggesting the next instalment in the franchise will be "a ground-breaking title for current and future...
Friday10th Apr 2020
Random Is Baby Yoda Coming To LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga?
Patience you must have
We haven't heard much about LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga since it was announced back at E3 2019, but a new LEGO set based on The Mandalorian's ship (the Razor Crest) has suggested we'll be getting at least some content from the hit Disney Plus series in the game. According to the box of the Razor Crest LEGO set (which...
News Here Are 10 Games (And One DLC) Coming To Xbox One Next Week
Including a console launch exclusive
Next week's releases are highlighted by the Journey to the Savage Planet: Hot Garbage DLC, as well as the console launch exclusive Space Engineers, with both dropping on Wednesday (although the latter might be coming out earlier?) Let's take a look at the full list of games below, courtesy of Mike Nelson over at...
News Xbox Sales And Subscriptions Are Spiking Right Now, Reveals Xbox Boss
"Everything is up"
Head of Xbox Phil Spencer recently appeared on an episode of IGN Unlocked, and during the interview, host Ryan McCaffrey questioned whether the brand was experiencing a spike in Xbox Game Pass subscriptions amidst the coronavirus pandemic. Here's what Spencer had to say: "Everything is up, Ryan. Everything is up. Minecraft is...
News Indie Game MicroMan Has Been Announced For Xbox Series X
Small of the wild
We've been treated to another teaser of a game coming to Xbox Series X, this time from Polish developer Glob Games Studios. You can see the trailer for MicroMan above, which is said to be "a new game combining adventure, action and survival that will allow you to look at the human world from a completely new perspective."...
News New Resident Evil 3 Patch Fixes Performance Issues On Xbox One X
Update: But it seems the resolution has been lowered
Update: VG Tech has performed a frame rate test on the new Xbox One X version, and while it's much smoother, there's a suggestion the resolution has been lowered to 2880x1620. You can see that comparison video above. Original Story: There's a new patch out for Resident Evil 3 today on Xbox One,...
News Xbox Series X Version Of Cyberpunk 2077 Arriving Post-Launch, Not Yet Confirmed For PS5
CD Projekt Red comments
It was back in February that CD Projekt Red confirmed Cyberpunk 2077 would be part of Xbox Series X's 'Smart Delivery' program, ensuring existing owners of the game on Xbox One would get a free Xbox Series X upgrade when available. But according to CD Projekt Red, that version won't be ready at launch. This was indicated...
News Mojang Reminds Us It's Not Interested In Developing A Sequel To Minecraft
Would rather explore "other genres" within the same universe
How do you create a follow-up to Minecraft when it's already seemingly limitless? According to its developer Mojang, you simply don't. While the Swedish company has listed various reasons in the past as to why it probably won't have a crack at a sequel, the same topic resurfaced during a...
News Soulslike RPG Hellpoint Has Been Delayed, A Week Before Launch On Xbox One
Due to COVID-19
Cradle Games has announced via Twitter that upcoming RPG Hellpoint has been delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic, a week before it was scheduled for release on Xbox One. The company released a statement indicating it was "feeling the strain" due to the current circumstances. The game was originally planned to be released on April...
Thursday9th Apr 2020
News Sony's Shuhei Yoshida Praises Xbox In Tweet To Phil Spencer
Nice to see!
Console war? What console war?! Former President of Sony Interactive Entertainment's Worldwide Studios Shuhei Yoshida has taken to Twitter to congratulate Head of Xbox Phil Spencer on Xbox Game Pass' long-awaited debut in Japan, as well as this week's Inside Xbox show. The initial tweet was in response to Phil Spencer promoting the...
Random Lots Of People Are Noticing Slow Download Speeds On Xbox Live
Are you?
We couldn't help but notice over the past few days that lots of Xbox fans have been noticing slow download speeds on Xbox Live. These comments have been coming in from all over the web, and while they're always present to a degree, there's been a notable rise in the quantity of them recently. In particular, a fair few people took to the...
News Six Games Join Xbox Game Pass Today, Including A Surprise PC Title
Download them now
We might be missing something here, but we don't think so - 2014 horror classic Alien: Isolation has just shown up on Xbox Game Pass for PC without warning! This means the game is now available for Xbox Game Pass subscribers on both Xbox One and Windows 10 PC. Quite a few other Xbox Game Pass games have gone live today as well. We...
News No Plans To Put Final Fantasy XIV On Xbox Game Pass, Says Dev
Naoki Yoshida comments
Back in November last year, Head of Xbox Phil Spencer commented that nine Final Fantasy games were coming to Xbox Game Pass in 2020, and later addressed MMO Final Fantasy XIV, indicating that while it wasn't in the list, "rest assured, we will bringing that game to Xbox". In a recent interview with Twinfinite, Director and...
News Industry Insider Hints At The Type Of Games Coming To Xbox Series X
Update: Could we hear something on Monday?
Update: (Thu 9th Apr, 2020 18:05 BST): Some people are now putting two and two together and suggesting comments made on a recent IGN podcast could be referring to a potential reveal on Monday, following shinobi602's mention that "you won't have to wait too much longer" to hear more. This is very much a...
News Free Play Days: Three More Games Available To Try This Weekend
Update: Discounts added
Update: (Fri 10th Apr, 2020 09:30 BST): Microsoft has now confirmed these titles, as well as a few extra discounts. You can get the Standard and Ultimate Editions of Gears 5 for 50% and 45% off respectively, Override: Mech City Brawl for 85% off, and The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited for 60% off throughout the Free...
News Don't Like Spiders? Obsidian Says Grounded Will Have An Arachnophobia Mode
All bases covered
It's not surprising that a vast number of Xbox fans don't particularly enjoy the idea of facing giant spiders head-on, whether it's in a videogame or real life! Developer Obsidian has this covered with its upcoming survival game Grounded, confirming that an Arachnophobia Mode will be part of the Xbox One and PC exclusive. The...
Talking Point Do You Ever Use In-Game Chat On Xbox One?
Or do you stick to parties?
We can still remember the day Xbox Live Parties officially launched on Xbox 360 (yes, we're old!). Its introduction, all the way back in 2008, finally gave us the ability to talk to our friends in groups without being interrupted by strangers yelling, playing obnoxious music and occasionally (well, often) screaming abuse...
Video This Trailer For Windbound Has Serious Breath Of The Wild Vibes
With a hint of Sea of Thieves
The official Xbox YouTube channel has unveiled a new trailer for upcoming survival adventure game Windbound, and it looks intriguing to say the least. We're getting some serious Breath of the Wild vibes from this one, perhaps with a hint of Sea of Thieves thrown in? You can make your own decision via the full video...
News CD Projekt Says Cyberpunk 2077 Is Still On Track For A September Release
"Our plans haven’t changed"
Cyberpunk 2077 is easily one of the most anticipated video game releases of this year but has already suffered a number of setbacks. CD Projekt Red first announced the release date would be delayed from April to September at the start of this year, and more recently its employees have been working from home due to the...
News The Co-Creator Of Halo Talks Remote Working And Delays To Disintegration
In a new interview
An intriguing sci-fi first-person shooter called Disintegration is coming to Xbox One sometime in 2020, but speaking to Video Games Chronicle, Studio Head at V1 Interactive and Halo Co-Creator Marcus Lehto stated "there will probably be delays" for the game due to the coronavirus pandemic. Lehto shared the team's experiences of...
Wednesday8th Apr 2020
Poll Which Controller Do You Prefer? Xbox Series X Or PS5?
Let's ignite the debate
You've most likely seen the news by now that the PS5 controller has been unveiled, and it's an interesting design to say the least! Like the Xbox Series X controller, it retains many of the same choices and features that have proved popular this generation, but in contrast, it adopts a bold colour choice that seems to be...
News Microsoft Explains How External Storage Will Work On Xbox Series X
Talking HDDs and SSDs
Microsoft gave us a recap of the Xbox Series X's tech specs with Director of Program Management Jason Ronald during yesterday's Inside Xbox show. He talked about a variety of new features (you can watch the full thing above), including how external storage will work on the system: "What you just held up was the 1TB Seagate...
Roundup Here's Everything That Was Revealed During Yesterday's Inside Xbox
All in one place
Weren't able to catch last night's Inside Xbox stream? 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 though, we've also detailed all the important reveals in this article. The following list is...
Random The New 'Xbox Controller' For PlayStation 5 Is Now Trending On Social Media
Hmm, you look familiar
As you might have heard, Sony has lifted the lid on its new 'DualSense' controller for the PlayStation 5. It's got a bunch of fancy features that you can read all about over on our sister site Push Square, but it's the colour and shape of this new design that's been turning heads – arguably for all the wrong reasons. Not...
Guide 20 Great Backwards Compatible Games In The Xbox Spring Sale 2020
Kickin' it old school
The Xbox Spring Sale 2020 is still ongoing until April 13th, so there's plenty of time to add a few more titles to your basket. And have you seen how many backwards compatible Xbox 360 games are on sale?! There are well over 100 titles available, spanning some of the best games in Xbox history. In honour of the year, and...
News More Xbox Game Pass Perks Revealed For Ultimate Members
Including for PSO2
We mentioned the other day that NBA 2K20 Perks had been added for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members, adding up to an impressive value of £16. And yesterday, as part of Microsoft's Inside Xbox show, the company announced two more games joining the Perks list. So, what can you expect? Well, for North American fans, there's a new...
UK Charts Resident Evil 3 Misses Out On First Place, But Just Barely
Minecraft rejoins the top ten
The UK charts are finally here, and have revealed that Resident Evil 3 got off to an impressive start following its release last Friday, coming in at #2 in the all formats chart. It's been beaten to the top spot by last week's winner, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, while FIFA 20 rounds off the top three after dropping...
News Xbox Game Pass Is Coming To Japan, Phil Spencer Comments
Launches April 14th
Microsoft announced during yesterday's Inside Xbox show that Xbox Game Pass (including console, PC and Ultimate) is coming to Japan on April 14th, while South Korea will also be getting Xbox Game Pass for PC on the same date. In a separate video, Phil Spencer talked more about Xbox Game Pass with Japanese audiences via a YouTube...
News Respawn Says Solos In Apex Legends "Negatively Impacted The Game"
But Duos is now live
The new patch notes for Apex Legends' Old Way Event are live, and in a blog on the EA website, it's been noted that Solos hasn't been added to the game for a selection of reasons. Primarily, Respawn says the limited-time mode "negatively impacted the game" when added last year. The statement indicates that Solos had a negative...
Tuesday7th Apr 2020
News Crytek Engineer Who Praised PS5 Over Xbox Series X Retracts Statements
All mention removed
You might have seen over at sister site Push Square the other day that a Crytek rendering engineer was making various statements (translated by a Persian Twitter user) about how the PS5 was easier to develop for than Xbox Series X. And now, in a weird turn of events, they've apparently retracted all of their statements. The...
Deals Another 40 Xbox Games On Sale This Week, Including The Kingdom Hearts Franchise
The Spring Sale gets bigger!
Just because the Xbox Spring Sale 2020 is in full flow, it doesn't mean we aren't getting more Xbox sales this week! Both Xbox Live Deals with Gold and a new Spotlight Sale are now live on the Microsoft Store, including the entire Kingdom Hearts franchise on Xbox One. Let's start with those KH games. The 1.5 and 2.5...
News Microsoft Announces More Xbox Game Pass Titles, Including Yakuza Kiwami
We can't wait
As part of Microsoft's Inside Xbox event held earlier today, the company announced various new titles coming to Xbox Game Pass in the near future. Six games were mentioned in all, although we're not sure whether all of them are arriving in April just yet. Some of the highlights include first-person adventure game Journey to the Savage...
News Here Are The New Features Coming To Xbox Insiders In April
UI changes and more
If you're an Xbox Insider (you can sign up via the Xbox Insider Hub on Xbox One), Bradley Rossetti at Xbox has revealed some of the new Xbox features you can expect in April. Among them is a simplified guide layout and the return of the 'Surprise Me!' button for when you can't decide what to play. Let's start with the simplified...
News New Xbox Series X Photo Sees "Made In Malaysia" Trend On Twitter
Processor talk
Tech YouTuber Austin Evans, who recently received an in-depth look at the Xbox Series X, posted a new photo of the system's processor on Twitter yesterday, indicating that the chip was "made in Malaysia", in addition to being diffused in Taiwan. And very quickly, the news spread. Malaysian website The Star noted that as a result,...
Poll Do You Avoid Downloading Large Games On Xbox Game Pass?
Would you download an 80GB+ game?
Something we've seen throughout this console generation is a significant increase in download sizes. Some of the best games on Xbox One are also the most resource-intensive, and as a result, there are a few titles on the platform such as Gears of War 4 that hover around the 100GB barrier. For some, this isn't a...
Watch Inside Xbox April 2020 Broadcast - Live!
Watch the whole thing unfold here!
The first Inside Xbox episode of 2020 takes place today, beginning at 10pm GMT / 5PM ET / 2PM PT / 5AM Japan time. As part of the 40-minute show, Microsoft has revealed we'll be getting new information on games such as Grounded, Gears Tactics and Sea of Thieves, as well as "surprises" from the ID@Xbox team...
News Microsoft Suggests All Xbox Events Will Be Digital-First For The Next Year
"We will continue to evaluate the situation"
It looks like Microsoft could be launching the Xbox Series X without any promotional in-person events. The company has confirmed that all of its internal and external events will be adopting a "digital-first" approach until July 2021, as indicated in a statement sent to MVP attendees (thanks VGC)...
News The Long-Awaited Patch For Ori And The Will Of The Wisps Is Now Live
Improves performance and fixes plenty of bugs
As you might have heard, Ori and the Will of the Wisps has been experiencing performance issues since its arrival on Xbox One and Windows platforms last month. Moon Studios – for some time now – has been working on a patch and more recently outlined what it woul
Wednesday8th Apr 2020
News The Next Sea of Thieves Update Features The Introduction Of Cats
Sounds purr-fect!
Yes, you read that correctly! There's a new update on the way for Sea of Thieves later this month, and in addition to including a bunch of new gameplay features, it'll also see cats added to the game for the first time. The new trailer, unveiled during Inside Xbox, says the "furry felines will follow you on adventures across the...
Tuesday7th Apr 2020
News Obsidian's Grounded Is Coming To Xbox Game Preview In July, See The Trailer Here
Looking good
There was a big focus on upcoming Obsidian title Grounded during today's Inside Xbox livestream, including a brand-new story trailer (which you can see above) and a behind-the-scenes look at the game. And so far, we're definitely impressed by what we're seeing. Grounded is described as a "first person, multiplayer, survival-adventure"...
News The Hotline Miami Collection Is Available Right Now On Xbox One
Nice surprise!
Microsoft just casually dropped the news that the Hotline Miami Collection is coming to Xbox One today during its Inside Xbox livestream. We've just checked the Microsoft Store, and it's live! You can purchase the collection for £20.99/$24.99 on Xbox One. If you haven't played it before (it was previously released on Nintendo Switch...
News E3 Rep Confirms There Won't Be An E3 2020 Digital Event
Looking ahead to 2021
It's been almost a month since E3 2020 was officially cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic, but at the time, the ESA suggested it was looking into delivering an online event instead. However, in a statement to PC Gamer, an E3 rep has now confirmed a digital event won't take place. Again, the reason has been credited to...
News The Project xCloud Preview Is Expanding To 11 More European Countries
Play your games on the go
Microsoft has announced that more countries will be able to join the Project xCloud preview in the near future. The service, which allows you to play various Xbox One games via your Android device, is now opening up registrations for 11 more European countries, although it isn't ready to begin just yet. The countries that...
News The Definitive Editions Of Mafia II and III Have Been Rated For Xbox One
By the Taiwan Digital Game Rating Committee
Fan of the Mafia franchise? Then you'll (hopefully) be excited to hear that both Mafia II and Mafia III appear to be coming to Xbox One with brand-new Definitive Editions. Both games have been rated by the Taiwan Digital Game Rating Committee, with Mafia II: Definitive Edition also being rated by the Korea...
Wednesday8th Apr 2020
Video Here's A Look At The Opening Gameplay For Hello Games' The Last Campfire
Packing serious charm
The Last Campfire is an upcoming Xbox One title from No Man's Sky developer Hello Games, and we've been treated to new footage of the title courtesy of Inside Xbox. The video above contains five minutes of the opening section of the game, complete with comments from Steven Burgess, Lead Designer. Needless to say, we think the...
Monday6th Apr 2020
News Is DOOM Eternal Coming To Xbox Game Pass? Logo Spotted On Microsoft Store
No sign for us though
There's a chance that the newly-released DOOM Eternal could be coming to Xbox Game Pass at some point in the near future. A user over on the Xbox One Reddit page posted a snapshot of the Microsoft Store showing an Xbox Game Pass symbol next to the critically-acclaimed title. We're not sure where this user is from, so this...
News Not Everyone Is A Fan Of Smart Delivery On Xbox Series X, Claims Xbox Boss
"We're a little disruptive to some of the traditional business models"
Head of Xbox Phil Spencer recently talked about Smart Delivery during a recent interview with IGN, which will allow Xbox Series X owners to upgrade from the Xbox One version of participating games for free on Xbox Series X, such as Cyberpunk 2077. Speaking candidly, Spencer...
News Four Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass For PC Soon
No more Prey
Some eagle-eyed Xbox Game Pass fans spotted last week that various console games were set to be removed from the subscription service in the near future, and now we at Pure Xbox have discovered four more PC titles that are seemingly leaving in the next few weeks. According to the Xbox Game Pass app on mobile, the following games will...
News Inside Xbox Returns Tomorrow, Here's What To Expect
Will last 40 minutes
The first Inside Xbox episode of 2020 takes place tomorrow, beginning at 10pm GMT. As part of the 40-minute show, Microsoft has revealed we'll be getting new information on games such as Grounded, Gears Tactics and Sea of Thieves, as well as "surprises" from the ID@Xbox team. Additionally, we're going to hear more on Xbox Game...
News It's Official, Saints Row: The Third Remastered Is Coming To Xbox One
See the trailer here
Following the story recently that Saints Row: The Third Remastered had been rated by the ERSB, the game has now been officially announced via the Saints Row Twitter account. And guess what? We'll be able to get our hands on it in just over a month on May 22nd. You can see the trailer for the game above (and below), which shows...
Guide When Will The Xbox Series X Price Be Announced?
Here's when you can expect to pre-order
The Xbox Series X is very much on the horizon, with the device having been unveiled thoroughly in recent weeks, and still currently targeting a Holiday 2020 release date. However, as of yet, no official price has been quoted for the system. We'll be updating this mini-guide when more information is revealed...
News Actor Shawn Ashmore Shares Memories Of Working On Quantum Break
Celebrating its fourth anniversary
Yesterday was the fourth anniversary of the release of Quantum Break for Xbox One - the sci-fi third-person shooter from Alan Wake and Control developer Remedy Entertainment. The company, including creative director Sam Lake, celebrated the anniversary on Twitter, as did the game's star Shawn Ashmore, who shared...
News Capcom Is Asking If You Want Another Resident Evil Remake
What do you think?
The remake of Resident Evil 3 has only been out for a hot minute, and Capcom is seemingly preparing another Resident Evil remake already! According to the folks over at Resetera, a survey for Capcom Asia Marketed Regions has asked fans if they'd purchase another remake in the series. The potential answers are allegedly as...
News DOOM 64 Is The First Game To Run Above Native 1080p On Xbox One S
Most impressive
Classic Nintendo 64 game DOOM 64 was recently released on Xbox One to celebrate the franchise's 25th anniversary, and in an analysis by Eurogamer's Digital Foundry, it was mentioned that the game runs at a native 1440p on Xbox One S, making it the first game to achieve the feat. According to Digital Foundry, the company behind the...
Random Halo Fan Engraves Master Chief Into Their Xbox One
Just ignore the hole
An avid Halo fan recently posted a video of their engraved Xbox One on Reddit (the original version, no less), showing the Halo logo and Master Chief recreated in fantastic detail. There's just one, fairly tiny issue — they put a hole in their Xbox One while doing it. The Redditer (theguy2288) explained that "the machine sent...
News All Xbox Live Gold Members Can Play Gears 5 For Free This Week
Try out the Batista Bomb
It's been a pretty busy week for Gears 5, with the game's sizeable Operation 3: Gridiron update being released last Tuesday. And now, regardless of whether you own the game (or you're an Xbox Game Pass member), all Xbox Live Gold subscribers can play it for free until April 12th. Additionally, as we shared recently here at...
Sunday5th Apr 2020
News GTA 6 Appears On Actor's Resume, And He Responds With A Statement
Relates to work back in 2018
It's pretty safe to assume Grand Theft Auto VI is coming at some point in the future. But when? That's the big question on GTA fans' minds. We might have received a hint in the form of a potential cast member, however, whose resume initially suggested they did CGI motion capture for GTA 6 back in 2018. This information...
News Phil Spencer Discusses How Xbox Series X Can Beat PS5
"This is absolutely a long game for us"
Head of Xbox Phil Spencer appeared on another IGN interview last Friday, during which he was questioned about this thoughts on the competition with Sony and the PlayStation 5. Spencer responded by outlining what he feels the Xbox Series X needs to do to win over customers in the next generation. "The...
Guide Here Are 20 Great Games For Under £5 In The Xbox Spring Sale 2020
Bargains galore
If you've had a chance to browse the Xbox Spring Sale 2020 over the past few days, you'll have run into quite the selection of bargains. There are a bunch of fantastic games available for as low as £2.99, including some of the best and most critically-acclaimed titles on Xbox. With that in mind, we've picked out 20 games in the...
News The Original Design Of The Xbox One Was Rushed, Admits Xbox Boss
"What we had was a team that didn't have enough time"
Last week's IGN interview with Head of Xbox Phil Spencer was very revealing on all things Xbox and Xbox Series X, and the website later posted another interview with the Xbox boss on YouTube talking about the upcoming console in even more detail. As part of this, Spencer reflected on the original...
News A Remastered Version Of Saints Row: The Third Has Been Rated By The ESRB
Batter up
Saints Row: The Third looks like it'll be receiving the remaster treatment in the near future. Following a leak last month (including a possible launch date of 5th May), a listing has now appeared on America's Entertainment Software Rating Board. The remaster is rated 'M' for Mature and will be released on the Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and...
Saturday4th Apr 2020
News More Perks Have Been Added For Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Members
Great for NBA 2K fans
If you're a member of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Microsoft has begun handing out additional perks for being a subscriber to the service in recent weeks, including DLC and other add-ons. As of yesterday, a new Xbox Game Pass Ultimate perk is showing in the form of free VC for NBA 2K20. The offer is for the MyCareer and MyTeam...
News Inspiring Gamer Uses Xbox Adaptive Controller To Play Animal Crossing On Nintendo Switch
Phil Spencer comments
Here's a really cool story we spotted overnight — a disabled gamer by the name of EyeGazeGirl on Twitter has been using the Xbox Adaptive Controller to play Animal Crossing: New Horizons on Nintendo Switch (courtesy of UK games charity Special Effect), moving the joystick with her chin and switches with her head and hand...
News These 11 Games Are Coming To Xbox One Next Week
Starting Tuesday
Next week is a bit of a quiet one in terms of major releases on Xbox One, but we've still got some great games to look forward to, including the likes of Construction Simulator 3, Block Quest Maker and Obduction, which was developed by the team behind PC classics Myst and Riven. Let's take a look at the full list of games below,...
Rumour Resident Evil 8 Coming Next Year, Was Originally Revelations 3
Internal testing said to be "super positive"
If you were here at Pure Xbox back on Tuesday, you'll have seen a rumour by Twitter user AestheticGamer (aka Dusk Golem) suggesting a new Resident Evil was coming out in 2021. Now, the alleged leaker has shed more light on the game, confirming it will be Resident Evil 8, but that wasn't always the case...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 4th)
Fable, anyone?
We're spoilt for choice when it comes to Xbox games this weekend. There are multiple games available as part of Microsoft's Free Play Days program, two new Xbox Games With Gold titles to enjoy, and hundreds of discounted classics via the Xbox Spring Sale. Here's what we're playing over the next couple of days:
News DOOM 3 Was Released On The Original Xbox 15 Years Ago, Do You Remember Playing It?
We've got some horrific memories
Just a few weeks after the launch of DOOM Eternal on Xbox One and multiple other platforms, the third entry in id Software's hellish series is now celebrating 15 years since its release on the original Xbox hardware. To be more precise, this game first graced Microsoft's home console on 3rd April 2005. Whether you...
Friday3rd Apr 2020
News The Xbox Spring Sale 2020 Is Now Live, Hundreds Of Titles Discounted
Break out the gift cards
Update (Fri 3rd Apr, 2020 06:30 BST): We've got an update from Major Nelson, who has now updated the weekly Deals With Gold and Spotlight Sale post. Here is the full round-up along with his Twitter announcement: Original Story (Fri 3rd Apr, 2020 00:05 BST): It's finally here! The Xbox Spring Sale 2020 has begun, with
News Xbox Boss Explains Why There Was Never A Sunset Overdrive 2
Talks Ryse as well
In another tidbit from IGN's interview with Phil Spencer, the Xbox Head commented on why cult-classic Sunset Overdrive never received a sequel prior to developer Insomniac Games being acquired by Sony. His answer revolved around the difficulty of launching in the early days of Xbox One: "I think there are some really good games...
News Be Prepared To Buy Sea Of Thieves Again, If You Prefer To Play On Steam
Rocking the boat
Yesterday, as you might have heard, the official Sea of Thieves Twitter account revealed Rare's multiplayer pirate game would be released on Steam. It's not all that surprising considering how games like Gears 5 and Halo: The Master Chief Collection are already on there, and it should be a nice boost for the playe
News You Can Get Xbox Game Pass Ultimate For Half Price Right Now
Update: More retailers added
Update: (Fri 3rd Apr, 2020 20:15 BST): More retailers have been added to the list! Currys PC World is now offering the same deal along with six free months of Spotify Premium. In the US, both Amazon and Newegg are doing similar deals as well. These appear to have slightly
News Another Game Might Be Coming To Xbox Games With Gold In April
Has Toybox Turbos been replaced?
We highlighted the four games coming to Xbox Games With Gold in April earlier this week, but now some Xbox fans are receiving a message hinting there's another on the way. The game is original Xbox title BLiNX: The Time Sweeper, and there's a suggestion it might be a replacement for Xbox 360 racer Toybox Turbos...
Talking Point What Are You Buying In The Xbox Spring Sale 2020?
Anything take your fancy?
The Xbox Spring Sale 2020 has officially arrived, with hundreds of games on sale over the next couple of weeks. This is the time to use those Microsoft Rewards Points, redeem those gift cards, and generally treat yourself to some big discounts on some of the best games on the Xbox One (and Xbox 360). Let's start with some...
News The Co-Creator Of Xbox Has Sued Atari Over The Upcoming VCS Console
Rob Wyatt has filed a lawsuit
The co-creator of the original Xbox, Rob Wyatt, has sued Atari for a lack of payment relating to work on the upcoming Atari VCS console, VentureBeat has reported. Wyatt is said to have filed a lawsuit via his company, Tin Giant, and the company has suggested it's owed over $250,000. The Atari VCS has been slated to be...
Poll What Is Your Favourite Resident Evil Game On Xbox?
In honour of Resident Evil 3's release
The highly-anticipated Resident Evil 3 remake released earlier today (check out our review!), making it the twelfth title in the franchise to appear on an Xbox console so far. The vast majority of those games are available on Microsoft's current-gen system too, with many having been re-released over the years,...
News Phil Spencer Talks Xbox Series X Launch Games And Pre-Release Plans
"We're definitely going to be leaning into the games talk now"
Head of Xbox Phil Spencer revealed more details yesterday on what to expect from the Xbox Series X in regards to launch games and the system's roadmap in an interview with IGN. Responding to a question about how the company will approach its launch lineup, Spencer noted the...
News Over 25 Xbox Game Studios Titles Are Discounted On Steam This Weekend
More sales!
As if enough sales weren't being thrown our way with the Xbox Spring Sale 2020, the Steam platform on PC is also offering discounts on a range of Xbox Game Studios titles this weekend. Among the included games are Ori and the Blind Forest, Gears 5 and Halo: The Master Chief Collection. You'll find the entire list over at the
Video See Footage Of Over 35 Upcoming ID@Xbox Games
Part of a new Spotlight series
The ID@Xbox program has revealed footage of 36 upcoming indie Xbox games as part of a new Spotlight YouTube series, complete with comments from the developers themselves. The move comes as a result of GDC being cancelled back in February, with Sr. Director of ID@Xbox Chris Charla commenting that "given the global...
News The Batista Bomb Is Now In Gears 5
Just in time for WrestleMania
So this is a thing! After first being added to Gears 5 back in September 2019, WWE legend and Hollywood movie star Dave Bautista has returned to the franchise with a new execution. It's based on the Batista Bomb, which was the former WWE's star's finishing move back in the day. You can see footage of the move below,...
News You Can Play Call of Duty: Modern Warfare's Multiplayer For Free This Weekend
Nice freebie
Activision is making Call of Duty: Modern Warfare's multiplayer free for all players this weekend via the free-to-play Call of Duty: Warzone. Players will be able to compete in a 'Stocked Up/Locked Down' 24/7 playlist, featuring two original Modern Warfare maps. The larger of the two, Atlas Superstore, features 10v10 gameplay, while...
Thursday2nd Apr 2020
News Xbox Head Phil Spencer Reveals How He Felt After Watching PS5 Deep Dive
Part of an hour-long interview
In a revealing hour-long podcast interview with IGN last night, Head of Xbox Phil Spencer weighed in on an array of topics relating to Xbox Series X. At the 15-minute mark of the interview, host Ryan McCaffrey questioned how Spencer reacted to the infamous PS5 deep dive last month. "I felt really good about how...
Review Bleeding Edge - Lacking Content, But Packed With Potential
A good idea in Theory
Given that Ninja Theory has established itself as a studio with a pedigree for fantastic single-player games, it’s interesting that its latest title is a strictly online multiplayer affair. With the outstanding Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice still lingering in the minds of many gamers and its sequel on the way, Bleeding Edge...
News Xbox Boss Talks The Failures Of Xbox One Launch, How It Impacted Xbox Series X
Discusses game libraries and relationships
Xbox boss Phil Spencer appeared on an hour-long IGN podcast last night, and made various comments in regards to Xbox and Xbox Series X. Talking about the Xbox One's launch back in 2013, Spencer admitted there were some business models that certainly didn't go down well at the time. "There were other...
News NieR: Automata Is Now Available On Xbox Game Pass
BECOME AS GODS Edition
We shared back on Monday that Square Enix's critically-acclaimed NieR: Automata was coming to Xbox Game Pass on April 2nd, and as of this morning, it's now showing as live on Xbox One. The Xbox Game Pass version is the 2018 BECOME AS GODS Edition, which features additional sub-quests, costumes and more. The BECOME AS GODS...
News Phil Spencer Explains The Lack Of Optical Audio Port On Xbox Series X
"Price does play a role, there's no doubt"
Something else that Phil Spencer discussed during his lengthy (and fantastic) hour-long interview with IGN was the lack of an optical audio port on the Xbox Series X. We'd already heard it would be missing on the new system, but until now, we hadn't received a specific reason as to why: “The marginal...
News Phil Spencer "Feels Good" About Xbox Series X Price, Will "Stay Agile"
"We have a plan and we feel very solid about our plan"
As part of Xbox Head Phil Spencer's interview with IGN on the company's podcast yesterday, he talked about the potential price of the Xbox Series X. While Spencer refrained from giving a specific figure for now, he noted he "feels good" about the price target in mind. "You have to set a price...
News More Games Added To Xbox Game Pass And Project xCloud Preview
Keep 'em comin!
We reported earlier this morning that NieR: Automata was now available to play via Xbox Game Pass for console, and as of an hour ago, Xbox Game Pass for PC has added Overcooked! 2 to its library as well. This means the co-op cooking game is now available on all forms of Xbox Game Pass. Additionally, if you're part of the Xbox...
News Free Play Days: It's WrestleMania Weekend, Folks!
Update: Official announcement
Update: (Thu 2nd Apr, 2020 16:22 BST): Microsoft has now announced these officially, however Starlink: Battle for Atlas hasn't been included. It's currently showing as free until April 22nd on the Microsoft Store, however, so we think it's still part of the program. There are also various discounts you can take...
Rumour Modern Warfare 2 Remastered Multiplayer Is Still In Development
"My source is insisting right now..."
Here's something we weren't expecting to hear today - notable leaker TheGamingRevolution, who has revealed various rumours about Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered in recent weeks, has suggested the multiplayer portion of the game is still in development. The rumour comes just days after...
News Head Of Xbox Phil Spencer Would Love To See MechAssault Revived
Mech my day
Head of Xbox Phil Spencer has witnessed many of Microsoft's video game releases over the years and was recently asked on the IGN podcast what Xbox IP he'd most like to see revived. While there's plenty to choose from, for Phil it's gotta be MechAssault: “Mech. That’s easy. Mech, from a rights standpoint, is a little bit messy since...
News Sea of Thieves Unexpectedly Shows Up On Steam
It's "coming soon"
Update: (Thu 2nd Apr, 2020 15:20 BST): The official Sea of Thieves Twitter account has just released an official post about this, but no release date has been revealed yet. Original Story: (Thu 2nd Apr, 2020 15:15 BST): It looks like Microsoft is adding another Xbox Game Studios title to the Steam PC platform. Steam has...
News Sinister Action-RPG Mortal Shell Is Coming To Xbox One Later This Year
Very soulslike
An action-RPG developed by the newly-announced indie studio Cold Symmetry is coming later this year, produced by a core team of just 15 people. Mortal Shell describes itself as "built upon the ruthless traditions of the soulslike genre", featuring "exquisitely crafted worlds, fearsome combat, and menacing foes." The developer behind...
Wednesday1st Apr 2020
Guide When Will The Xbox Spring Sale 2020 Be Revealed?
Update: It's now live!
Update: (Fri 3rd Apr, 2020 10:25 BST): The Xbox Spring Sale 2020 is now live! Head to our Spring Sale roundup for a look at some of the best deals. Original Story: (Wed 1st Apr, 2020 12:00 BST): The Microsoft Store Spring Sale is almost upon us, during which a significant number of Xbox digital titles are expected to be...
Review Assassin's Creed Odyssey - The Best Assassin's Creed Has Ever Been
By The Beard Of Zeus!
Assassin's Creed Odyssey continues down the exciting new path forged by its predecessor Origins, refining the reworked combat introduced in the ancient Egyptian epic and bolstering the RPG elements which saw that title heralded as something of a grand rebirth for the franchise. This is a huge adventure set in a stunning...
News Totally Reliable Delivery Service Added To Xbox Game Pass
It's out now
Wacky delivery game Totally Reliable Delivery Service is now available on Xbox One, and in a welcome move, it's also been added free for Xbox Game Pass (for console) subscribers. The game was developed by We're Five Games, who previously gave us open-world FPS Morphite in 2017. We haven't had a chance to try Totally Reliable Delivery...
News These Are The Titles Leaving Xbox Game Pass This Month
Play 'em while you still can
Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass service offers some amazing value. As long as you're signed up, you can play a huge library of games for a single fee. About the only downside is that games eventually leave the service after a certain period of time. With that in mind, the console games being removed this month on 15th April...
News Here Are The Best Xbox-Related April Fools' Jokes We've Seen Today
No foolin' us
We've been trying to tip-toe around the news here at Pure Xbox today given the sheer number of April Fools' jokes doing the rounds, but there have been some great gags dropping all day. Many of them relate to some of our favourite Xbox games, too, so we've rounded up some of the best below. DiRT Rollers: The Official Marble Racing...
News Microsoft Is Giving Away A Stunning Sonic The Hedgehog Xbox One X
Gotta retweet fast
Microsoft has been very generous with its Xbox One X giveaways in recent weeks. We've seen custom consoles based on Dragon Ball Z and Ori and the Will of the Wisps, and now following the release of the Sonic The Hedgehog movie on the Microsoft Store, it's giving away a stunning Sonic-branded Xbox One X. Instead of being limite
Guide Best Xbox One Accessories For 2020
Play and charge
So, you've taken the plunge and purchased an Xbox One console. Maybe you've even splashed out and acquired yourself an Xbox One X to take advantage of the latest in 4K gaming. After your bank balance has recovered and you've bought a few games, you'll no doubt want to pick up some accessories to enhance your experience. So what's...
News Get A Video Message From Master Chief And Help Fight COVID-19
Throughout April
Big Halo/Master Chief fan? Then this one's for you. The legendary voice of Master Chief, Steve Downes, is currently offering personalised video messages via Cameo, and throughout the month of April, he'll be donating all proceeds an organisation working to fight the coronavirus. The US-based organisation is called Project...
News Microsoft "Extraordinarily Well-Positioned" For The Future Of Gaming, Suggests Analyst
Talks cloud streaming
Another analyst has weighed in on the future of Xbox, this time via a fantastic in-depth Xbox Series X feature over at Polygon. As part of the feature, Wedbrush Securities gaming analyst Michael Pachter suggested that Microsoft and Sony's days as "gaming juggernauts are numbered," but also indicated that Microsoft is...
News Here's Why Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Remastered Doesn't Have Multiplayer
Activision explains all
In case you haven't heard the news yet, the much-anticipated Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered won't be releasing on Xbox One until April 30th due to a timed exclusive agreement with PlayStation. It won't have multiplayer either when it launches, and Activision has explained why. In a blog post, the company...
News Bethesda Has Cancelled Its June Digital Showcase
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Pete Hines, Senior Vice President of Global Marketing and Communications at Bethesda, has taken to Twitter to announce that the company will no longer be holding a Digital Showcase this June. The reason concerns "the many challenges" the company is facing during the COVID-19 pandemic. As a replacement for the Digital...
News Remember Pool Nation FX? It Came Out 5 Years Ago Today
Hit 1 million downloads in four days
If you were an Xbox One owner back in April of 2015, you're bound to remember Pool Nation FX. The game, which followed the original Pool Nation on Xbox 360 from 2012, was released as a free Xbox Games with Gold title at launch, and racked up millions of downloads in just a few months. It's safe to say it got off...
News Gears 5 Multiplayer Designer Departs The Coalition Due To "Personal Issues"
"It's time to pass the torch"
Following the release of the free Operation 3: Gridiron update for Gears 5 yesterday, the game's Multiplayer Design Director Ryan Cleven has announced he's leaving developer The Coalition due to "personal issues", indicating that the past six years have "taken a toll". Cleven announced this via Twitter, where he also...
News Rockstar Games Donating 5% Of In-Game Revenue To COVID-19 Relief Efforts
"We want to help where we can"
Rockstar Games is one of the latest games companies to reveal it's supporting COVID-19 relief efforts, announcing that 5% of all in-game revenue in GTA Online and Red Dead Online will be donated through April and May. The company released a statement via its website indicating the following: "Starting April 1st and...
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