News Another 9 Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass Next Week (June 30th)
Update: Date confirmed
News Xbox Series X Spotted On Amazon With Placeholder Price
Update: Just an error, suggests Amazon
News These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox One Next Week (June 9-12)
The latest batch of games
News These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox One Next Week (June 16-19)
Update: West of Dead added
News Another 10 Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass Soon
Update: We have a date
News New Screenshots Reveal Vastly Redesigned Xbox Store
What do you think?
News - June, 2020
Tuesday30th Jun 2020
Deals Over 300 Games, Bundles & Add-Ons In This Week's Xbox Sale
Including a Shocktober In Summer Sale
It's another big week for the Xbox Live sales, particularly if you're a horror fan! This week's Shocktober In Summer promotion results in some heavily discounted horror and zombie games, while a whole heap of DLC is also reduced as part of this week's Add-On sale. We've highlighted just a few of the most...
News The Head Of Xbox Live Is Leaving Microsoft After 15 Years
"I made so many friends, learned so much and truly had a blast"
Xbox Live GM Dan McCulloch has announced he's leaving Microsoft after spending 15 years with the company. In a message on Twitter, McCulloch said he "truly had a blast," and he's excited about what's next: "After 15 years at XBOX, I announced today that I would be leaving. I made so...
News Fortnite Save The World Will No Longer Become Free-To-Play
Development of new content to slow down
Back in 2018, it was revealed that Fortnite's Save The World mode (separate from Battle Royale) would eventually become free-to-play, but now Epic Games has nixed those plans and decided it will remain a premium experience. This was revealed in an official announcement on the Epic Games website, which...
Rumour Xbox Series X Was Originally Going To Launch In August, Lockhart In October
"Clearly plans have been adjusted since the conception of the hardware"
According to the latest report from trusted journalist Brad Sams at Thurrott, Microsoft was initially (around 2018) planning to launch the Xbox Series X in late August 2020, and the currently unannounced Xbox Lockhart in mid-October. Sams explained that plans have clearly been...
Reminder These 9 Games Leave Xbox Game Pass Today
Discounts still available
Here's a final reminder - today is your chance to play the likes of Life is Strange 2, Metro Exodus and The Flame in the Flood with Xbox Game Pass, all of which leave the service in less than 24 hours. There are nine games being removed in total, all of which you'll find below: Date Game Platform June 30th ACA...
News The First Two Of July's Xbox Games With Gold Are Now Available
Both ready to download
You can now begin downloading the first batch of July 2020's Xbox Live Games With Gold titles (one day early!), which are the Xbox One game WRC 8 FIA World Rally Championship and Xbox 360 classic Saints Row 2. Both titles are available right now from the Microsoft Store (links at the bottom of the page). Here's what you can...
Guide All The Backwards Compatible Games In This Week's Xbox Sale
Xbox 360 games playable on Xbox One
This week's set of Xbox Live offers includes over 300 games, bundles and add-ons across various promotions, including a Shocktober In Summer Sale. As part of this, there are also 15 backwards compatible games on offer, including multiple Castlevania and Dead Space titles. Don't forget to check out our weekly...
News It Looks Like The Microsoft Store Just Revealed The Release Date For Crysis Remastered
Not again!
Oh dear - just a day before the big reveal, it looks like the release date for Crysis Remastered has surfaced online. Once again, Microsoft's online store has let the cat out of the bag. Assuming it is correct, the game will be arriving next month on 23rd July and will apparently require around 7GB of free space. Some screenshots have...
News Microsoft Rolls Out Revamped Xbox Guide For Select Insiders
For Alpha and Alpha Skip-Ahead members
If you're an Xbox Insider as part of the Alpha or Alpha Skip-Ahead rings, you might notice that your Xbox guide has received (or will receive) an update today with a new, "cleaner" layout. You can get a taste of this in the screenshot above, which showcases new buttons added to the bottom of the guide for...
News Call Of Duty: Warzone Adds 200 Player Mode, New Starter Pack
Part of Season Four Reloaded update
The Season Four Reloaded update for Call of Duty: Warzone has officially dropped, bringing with it a limited-time 200-player Battle Royale mode, a new starter pack and more. The 200-player mode is featured as part of Battle Royale Quads, allowing 50 teams of four to drop into Verdansk. The update also includes a...
News Crash Bandicoot 4 Has No Microtransactions, Confirms Developer
"We're seeing confusion and want to be crystal clear"
Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time developer Toys for Bob has confirmed the game will have no microtransactions. The developer took to Twitter earlier today to address fan concerns, related to a listing on the Microsoft Store which says the game "offers in-app purchases." Fortunately, there's...
News NBA 2K21's Current-Gen Cover Athlete Is Damian Lillard
Pre-orders go live July 2nd
2K has revealed that NBA 2K21's cover athlete for current-gen systems is Damian Lillard of the Portland Trail Blazers. You can watch the announcement video above, which features snippets of gameplay and also mentions that pre-orders for the game will go live on July 2nd. Nothing has been said about who will grace the...
Monday29th Jun 2020
Poll Are You Happy With July 2020's Xbox Games With Gold?
Give us your thoughts
Microsoft announced July 2020's Xbox Games with Gold last week, giving us a look at four more games we'll be able to play at no extra charge with our Gold memberships next month. In case you missed it, the games are 2019 rally racer WRC 8 FIA World Rally Championship, basketball beat 'em up Dunk Lords, Xbox 360 classic Saints...
Rumour July's Xbox Series X Event Will Fall Around The Week Of July 20
"Of course, plans can shift and change"
We're almost into July, and that means Microsoft's highly-anticipated Xbox Series X event is just a few weeks away! And according to the latest rumour, the event is currently set to fall around the week of July 20. This comes from Jez Corden at Windows Central, who says that "multiple sources with knowledge...
Rumour Xbox Lockhart (Series S) Reveal Currently Set For August
Originally planned for E3 2020?
We've been talking a lot about Xbox Lockhart recently here at Pure Xbox, and the rumours don't seem to be slowing down! According to Eurogamer, Microsoft's second next-gen console (possibly called Xbox Series S) is currently set to be revealed in August. The website says that the lower-spec system was initially...
News Descenders Publisher Hails 'Incredible' Xbox Game Pass, Says Sales Have Tripled
Full of praise for the service
No More Robots founder Mike Rose has taken to Twitter to describe how "incredible" the Xbox Game Pass subscription service has been for Descenders, revealing that sales of the game have tripled since it joined the program in 2019. In a highly praiseworthy thread, Rose enthused that Descenders will remain part of Xbox...
News Don't Worry, Coffee Talk Isn't Trying To Collect Your Personal Data
Publisher explains Xbox One permission screen
Indie game Coffee Talk is currently available with Xbox Games with Gold, and as a result, lots of players have been noticing that the game initially asks for permission to grant personal data to be sent to the game's publisher. Taking to Twitter, publisher Chorus Worldwide explained that it doesn't...
Rumour Big Budget Harry Potter Game Coming To Xbox Series X Next Year
To be revealed after DC FanDome
We've heard multiple rumours over the past couple of years about a supposed Harry Potter game in development by Avalanche Software, and a new report from Bloomberg has suggested the game is very real, and will be released for Xbox Series X (and other platforms) in late 2021. According to the report, the big-budget...
News We'll Get Our First Look At Crysis Remastered Gameplay On Wednesday
Here's how you can watch
It's been a while since Crysis Remastered was officially revealed back in April, but we're finally getting a proper look at the game via a new gameplay trailer on Wednesday, July 1. According to its YouTube page, the trailer will premiere at 9am PDT / 12pm EDT / 5pm BST / 6pm CEST. Watch
Reminder Today Is Your Last Chance To Take Advantage Of These Xbox Deals
Deals with Gold, Spotlight and Super Savings Sales
Today is your last chance to take advantage of the current Deals With Gold, Spotlight and Super Savings Sales on the Microsoft Store, with a new batch of discounts set to go live tomorrow. In the following table, we've once again highlighted some of the most notable deals, and you can also view...
UK Charts The Nostalgia Is Strong With Battle For Bikini Bottom
SpongeBob debuts in third place
This past week's top ten boxed UK sales chart saw SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated debut in third place, just behind PS4 exclusive The Last of Us Part II and 3DS title Bravely Second: End Layer, the latter of which received a huge discount at UK retailer Argos. The only other two Xbox One...
Video The Making Of Ori And The Will Of The Wisps' Soundtrack
Behind the scenes
Moon Studios' Ori and the Will of the Wisps is one of this year's standout highlights so far, with our review back in March calling it "easily one of the best platformers currently available on Xbox One." Last week, the official Xbox YouTube channel uploaded a behind the scenes look at the making of its soundtrack, recorded by the...
News Fight EDM With Rock In No Straight Roads, Now Launching In August
Take back Vinyl City - with rock!
Developer Metronomik has announced that its upcoming music-based action-adventure game No Straight Roads will now launch for Xbox One on August 25. It had recently been delayed from a June 30 release date. The game is centred around indie rock band members Mayday & Zuke in their attempt to lead a musical...
Sunday28th Jun 2020
Random Xbox Boss Phil Spencer Keeps His Series X Sideways
Looks better on the shelf
We know what the first quandary will be when our Xbox Series X comes home for the first time - does it go vertically or horizontally? Turns out Xbox boss Phil Spencer has opted for the latter. He revealed this in a response on Twitter, explaining it looks better that way on his shelf: Promotion for the Xbox Series X has...
Rumour Xbox Lockhart Will Have The Same CPU Speed As Xbox Series X
Not underclocked as previously suggested
Back on Friday, website The Verge reported that the Xbox Lockhart - Microsoft's highly-rumoured, lower-spec next-gen console, features a performance profile of 7.5GB of usable RAM, a slightly underclocked CPU speed, and around 4 teraflops of GPU performance. However, the journalist who reported on this has...
Quiz How Well Do You Know The Modern Tomb Raider Games?
Test your knowledge in our quiz
It's quiz time! Ever since the reboot of Tomb Raider back in 2013, the cherished franchise has reinvented itself with a new style of gameplay, a gripping origin story and stunning visuals. But how much do you know about the three games on Xbox One? Let's find out...
News Don't Get Excited About Those Fable And Perfect Dark Twitter Accounts
Aaron Greenberg says "it's standard practice"
There have been ongoing rumours about the Fable and Perfect Dark series making a return next generation. Speculation about Fable's comeback intensified earlier this week when a newly-created Twitter account of the same name was spotted. Today, this followed with the discovery of a
News Sea of Thieves To Begin Rolling Out Custom Servers
Starting with a lengthy Alpha
Rare has revealed it will begin rolling out custom servers for Sea of Thieves soon via a lengthy Alpha. During this time, the servers will be used as a tool for selected creators and community groups to utilise for community events. The developer explained that testing will begin in the Sea of Thieves Insiders program,...
Saturday27th Jun 2020
News Xbox Boss Congratulates Naughty Dog On Last Of Us 2 Success
The fastest selling PS exclusive ever
Here's a bit of wholesome news to start your weekend! Xbox boss Phil Spencer has sent his congratulations to developer Naughty Dog on Twitter, following a post from vice president Neil Druckmann thanking the fans for their support with The Last of Us Part II. As noted by our friends over at Push Square, the...
Guide Here Are The 30+ Games Coming To Xbox One In July 2020
The complete list (so far)
The month of July is almost upon us, and that means another batch of brand-new Xbox One titles are on the horizon! We've picked out some of the highlights of the bunch below, and we've also included a more exhaustive list of games that are set to debut over the next few weeks. PS: We'll updating this list regularly when...
News Xbox Series X Games Will Be Significantly More Immersive, Suggests Phil Spencer
Due to high frame rates, low input latency and more
In an interview as part of Gamelab Live 2020 earlier this week, head of Xbox Phil Spencer suggested that the immersive nature of Xbox Series X games will be a "dramatic step up" from Xbox One. While explaining that the deltas between the two console generations "will be smaller from a visual...
Reminder Get One Month Of EA Access On Xbox For Just 99 Cents
Offer ends June 29
Although E3 was cancelled this year, a lot of video game publishers were still able to host presentations online. One of the most recent and perhaps memorable broadcasts was EA Play Live a few weeks ago. During this event, EA showed off upcoming releases like Star Wars: Squadrons and announced Skate 4 was in develo
News Xbox Insiders Can Playtest Hotshot Racing This Weekend
A blisteringly fast arcade-style racer
Xbox Insiders have been treated to multiple playtests recently, and here's the latest! The blisteringly-fast, arcade-style Hotshot Racing is available to try from now until Monday, June 29 at 5 PM GMT. If you're subscribed to the Xbox Insiders program, here's how you can grab the demo: Sign into the Xbox...
News Crash Bandicoot 4 Will Reportedly Feature Over 100 Levels
The biggest Crash ever?
The next entry in the Crash Bandicoot series was officially unveiled earlier this week, and now according to an apparent GameStop email, it looks like the game will feature over 100 levels! A screenshot of this email was originally shared by Twitter user StrawHatRy, explaining that Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time is a...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (June 27th)
Exploring Bikini Bottom?
Welcome to the weekend! As usual, it feels like we're spoilt for choice again, with multiple recent Xbox Game Pass additions to download, two Xbox Live Free Play Days titles, open betas for the likes of CrossfireX and
Friday26th Jun 2020
Rumour Xbox Lockhart Performance Profile Includes 4TF GPU, 7.5GB Usable RAM
And a slightly underclocked CPU speed
Yesterday, we shared that Microsoft's highly-rumoured "Xbox Lockhart" next-gen console had been spotted again in official development documentation. Now, website The Verge has followed up on this with a suggestion of the type of performance the system might be able to provide. According to the website, the...
Feature These 6 Games Are Coming To Xbox One Next Week (June 30 - July 3)
The latest batch of games
Unless something changes over the next few days, it looks like next week will be a quiet one for new releases on Xbox. That said, hunting enthusiasts can look forward to Hunting Simulator 2, and there are some intriguing indie titles on the way including party shooter The Otterman Empire and Clash Force - a run-and-gun love...
Rumour The PS5 Might Bring Back Xbox One's Old Snap Feature
Suggested by a new patent
Sony might be working on a picture-in-picture multitasking feature for PS5, reminiscent of Xbox One's old Snap mode. We're learning this courtesy of a Sony Interactive Entertainment patent published earlier this week (thanks TheGamePost), which outlines a feature that would display a sub-screen of sub-content that differs...
News Microsoft Is Closing Its Physical Retail Stores
“It is a new day for how Microsoft Store team members will serve all customers"
Microsoft has revealed that it will be closing its Microsoft Store physical locations as part of a strategic change in its retail operations. The company announced this earlier today on its official website. According to the statement, retail team members will...
Pick One Which Of These Xbox Games Are You Most Excited For?
You can only pick one!
It's time for the return of Pick One! This week, we're looking ahead to some games coming to Xbox One later this year, with three-highly anticipated titles to choose from. But don't forget, you can only pick one! Let's take a look at what we're working with: Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time (Oct 2) Crash Bandicoot 4: It's...
News Multiple Square Enix Titles Will Be Announced Around July To August
As a replacement for E3 2020
Square Enix has announced that it will be debuting several new titles around July to August. The company reportedly mentioned this in a stockholders meeting on June 24, explaining that it had intended to announce new games at E3 2020, but will now be revealing them individually (thanks No Investment, No Life, Gematsu):...
Guide Celebrate Sonic's 29th Birthday With These Xbox Deals
For Xbox Live Gold members
Happy belated birthday Sonic! The beloved blue hedgehog turned 29 on Tuesday, and Xbox has included a large selection of Sonic games in this week's Deals with Gold sale as a result. While the vast majority are classic Xbox 360 titles, keep in mind that they'll also work on Xbox One due to backwards compatibility. Also...
News Moon Studios Says It's "Left The Door Cracked Open" For More Ori Games
But it has nothing to share right now
Ori and the Blind Forest and Ori and the Will of the Wisps are some of the most beautiful and moving platformers available. Will there be another game that takes place in Ori's world - or even a direct follow-up to the latest game, though? In a recent Reddit AMA on the PC Gaming subreddit, Moon Studios was asked...
News The First DLC For Minecraft Dungeons Arrives Next Week
Along with a free update
Get ready Minecraft Dungeons fans! The game's first DLC, Jungle Awakens, will be released on Wednesday, July 1. The DLC, which will be included at no extra charge for those who have purchased the Hero Edition of the game, will include new weapons, enemies and items, as well as three new story missions. Mojang Studios hasn't...
Watch Netflix Provides A Sneak Peak At The Cuphead Show
And a look behind the scenes
The Cuphead Show - a Netflix series based on the Xbox One game of the same name - was announced back in July of last year, and now Netflix has provided a sneak peek at the show. You can watch the hand-animated footage below, which features actual clips from The Cuphead Show as well as comments from the artists,...
Video Action-RPG Biomutant Returns With New Gameplay Footage
And it's looking good
It's been a while since we last heard anything about THQ Nordic's action-RPG Biomutant, but now it's returned with almost ten minutes of new footage as part of IGN's Summer of Gaming festival. You can check out the video above, which also includes a developer interview with the game's creative director Stefan Ljungqvist. In...
News Tales Of Arise Has Been Delayed, Will No Longer Release In 2020
"Thank you for your patience and support"
Bandai Namco has confirmed that it has indefinitely delayed its upcoming action-RPG Tales of Arise, which was previously scheduled to release on Xbox One in 2020. The game's producer, Yusuke Tomizawa, explained in a blog post that while the company has done its best to some of the challenges presented by...
Thursday25th Jun 2020
News Here Are Your Xbox Games With Gold For July 2020
Including a Saints Row classic
Microsoft has now officially announced all four Xbox Games With Gold titles for July 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 July 2020's games with descriptions below. Xbox One: WRC 8...
News Xbox All Access Payment Plan Will Be 'Critical' To Series X Launch
"You're going to see a much broader market and retailer support"
Xbox boss Phil Spencer has revealed that he believes the Xbox All Access payment plan service will be "crucial" to the Xbox Series X launch, as well as throughout the next generation. In case you weren't aware, Xbox All Access is a program that currently allows players to purchase an...
News Halo Infinite Teaser Watched By Millions Within First Few Hours
Lots of hype for Halo
343 Industries subtly dropped a Halo Infinite teaser on social media yesterday, and it's fair to say it garnered a huge reaction, with millions watching it within its first few hours of going live. The trailer featured an audio warning message announcing the return of enemy faction The Banished, and according to analyst...
News Newly-Created Twitter Account Fuels Rumours Of New Fable
But is it the real deal?
We've been hearing rumours that a new Fable is in the works for Xbox Series X for a while now, and here's the latest - Fable fans have spotted a mysterious Twitter account that might be alluding to the new game. The Twitter account in question is literally @fable, which says it joined in March 2020, and currently has a...
News 'Optimized For Xbox Series X' Games Are Targeting 60FPS At 4K Resolution
Some will support up to 120fps or variable refresh rates
Microsoft has put out another lengthy article on Xbox Wire, this time detailing 'Optimized for Xbox Series X' games. This is the indicator for titles "that take advantage of the full power of Xbox Series X." The company says that 'Optimized for Xbox Series X games' can showcase anything from...
News Xbox Lockhart Spotted Again In Official Dev Documentation
"LockhartProfiling Mode"
The Xbox Lockhart - Microsoft's highly-rumoured, lower-spec next-gen console - has been spotted again in official documentation by a security researcher and Windows reverse engineer. Taking to Twitter, TitleOS shared mention of Lockhart in the June 2020 release notes for the Microsoft Game Development Kit, referencing...
Guide All Confirmed 'Optimized for Xbox Series X' Games So Far
Games that take advantage of the full power of Xbox Series X
Microsoft has been talking more about 'Optimized for Xbox Series X' games today, which is the indicator for titles "that take advantage of the full power of Xbox Series X." As part of this, the company also provided a full list of currently confirmed games under the 'Optimized for Xbox...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free This Weekend (June 25-28)
Two very different titles
Is it Thursday already?! That means it's time for Xbox Live Free Play Days! There are only two games included this weekend, but they're both highly popular titles. The first is the Hitman 2 Free Trial, which gives full access to the New Zealand and Miami content in the game, while the other is the popular open-ended...
News Xbox Head: Competition With Sony Is Good For Both Companies
"It's nice as a gamer to see both of us out there"
Xbox head Phil Spencer appeared in an interview as part of Gamelab Live 2020 yesterday, in which he was asked about Sony's PS5 event earlier this month, revealing that he was full of admiration for it, but that he also "felt good" after seeing the show from an Xbox perspective. As part of this, he...
Reminder Three More Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass
All live on the Microsoft Store
Microsoft revealed yesterday that three more games were coming to Xbox Game Pass in June, and they're already here! All of the following titles are available to download right now on Xbox One. Two of these - sci-fi thriller Observation and excellent 2D action-platformer The Messenger - are debuting on Xbox One today,...
News 7.1k Players Completed Ori And The Will Of The Wisps Without Dying
And two million have now downloaded it
One of the best first-party titles released this year on Xbox One and PC is Ori and the Will of the Wisps by Moon Studios. Despite being a little rough around the edges on the release, we still awarded this masterpiece nine out of ten in our review. In an update, Moon Studios has shared an infographic...
News The CrossfireX Open Beta Is Now Live On Xbox One
Available all weekend
Fancy a bit of intense FPS multiplayer action this weekend? The free CrossfireX open beta is now available on Xbox One, but you'll only be able to play it until 9pm PT on Sunday, June 28. The beta, which Xbox Insiders have been playing since Monday, features three modes (Team Match, Point Capture, and Spectre), and also comes...
Video Watch The Cyberpunk 2077 Night City Wire Stream
Featuring fresh new gameplay
Update: The show has now finished, but you can catch the complete replay above! Original story: The time has arrived! The Cyberpunk 2077 Night City Wire stream will feature 25 minutes of fresh gameplay footage, a brand-new trailer, and a chat with the game's developers in detail about one of its features, braindance...
Video Here's A New Trailer And Gameplay Footage Of Cyberpunk 2077
Including the new Braindance feature
CD Projekt Red held its first Cyberpunk 2077 Night City Wire stream earlier today, featuring fresh new gameplay, a chat with developers and a brand-new story trailer. You can watch the profanity-laden trailer above, which provides a two-minute look at the world, characters, story, and action of Cyberpunk 2077 -...
Wednesday24th Jun 2020
News Another 9 Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass Next Week (June 30th)
Update: Date confirmed
Update (Wed 24th Jun, 2020 14:35 BST): Microsoft has now confirmed these 9 games will leave on June 30th. Original story (Mon 15th Jun, 2020 20:25 BST): Microsoft has revealed the next set of games scheduled to leave Xbox Game Pass, which includes the likes of Life is Strange 2, Metro Exodus and The Flame in the Flood. We...
News Three More Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass Soon
In fact, they're almost here...
Microsoft has revealed that three more games are being added to Xbox Game Pass tomorrow, June 25. So, what can we look forward to? Two of the titles are completely brand-new to Xbox One - Devolver Digital's epic sci-fi thriller Observation and 2D action-platformer The Messenger, while the other is 2019's Streets of...
News Xbox Boss 'Felt Good' After Watching Sony's PS5 Show
"I think we're in a very good position"
An interview with Xbox head Phil Spencer has been broadcast as part of Gamelab Live 2020, in which he was asked to give his thoughts on Sony's PS5 event that took place earlier this month. First off, Spencer highlighted the "good job" Sony was able to do given the circumstances surrounding COVID-19, and noted...
News Phil Spencer: People Will Be Really Pleased With July's Xbox Series X Event
"Halo will be a big part of it"
Xbox boss Phil Spencer has been talking about Microsoft's upcoming Xbox Series X event in July, which will be dedicated to the "incredible games coming from Xbox Game Studios." In an interview as part of Gamelab Live 2020, Spencer noted that the company has been taking feedback from its previous Inside Xbox event...
News Microsoft 'Neck Deep' In Preparations For July's Xbox Series X Event
"Good things coming!"
It's fair to say we're very excited for Microsoft's upcoming first-party focused Xbox Series X event in July, which will be dedicated to the "incredible games coming from Xbox Game Studios." But while the event still doesn't have a definitive date yet, Microsoft's Aaron Greenberg has provided an update on how it's coming...
News The Banished Return In New Halo Infinite Teaser Trailer
It's happening!
The Halo team has dropped a Halo Infinite teaser video with the message, "SIGNAL DETECTED. TAG DESIGNATION: FOE." The video features a warning from the Banished - a splinter faction of The Covenant. Watch the full thing above! Here's a transcript of the message heard in the video: “The hour approaches. Forces occupy the ring...
News Marvel's Avengers Will Leverage Smart Delivery On Xbox Series X
Free upgrade for Xbox One players
Yesterday, we reported that Marvel's Avengers would be launching for Xbox Series X this holiday season, with Xbox One players also receiving a free upgrade to the next-gen version. And now, Microsoft has confirmed this upgrade will be offered via its Smart Delivery service. This means you'll also be able to carry...
News Noire Adventure Night Call Has Been Added To Xbox Game Pass
A narrative-driven investigation game
Night Call is now available for both Xbox One and PC, and it's also been added to Xbox Game Pass. It's described as a "narrative-driven noire investigation game," which centres around a cab driver with a gift for getting people to talk. Left for dead by a mysterious serial killer, your goal is to gather clues,...
Video Microsoft Highlights 30+ Indie Games Coming To Xbox
New Summer Spotlight series
Microsoft has put out a new article on Xbox Wire showcasing over 30 independently developed games coming to Xbox platforms "soon" as part of its Summer Spotlight series. You can check out all the new videos (six in total) below, which feature gameplay and developer insights from the likes of Everspace 2, Call of the Sea,...
Guide 10+ Tom Clancy Classics In This Week's Xbox Sale
Splinter Cell, Rainbow Six Vegas and more
This week's Xbox Live sale includes a selection of discounts on some classic Tom Clancy titles from the original Xbox and Xbox 360 eras, including multiple Splinter Cell, Rainbow Six Vegas and Ghost Recon games. We've listed all of these fantastic Tom Clancy classics in this article, and keep in mind that...
Random Check Out This Incredible Pokémon Xbox Series X Concept
From creator Xbox Pope
We've talked about Xbox Pope before - a talented designer who can often be found creating Xbox Series X concepts on social media. And this stunning Pokémon design is his latest! The fact that Pokémon is exclusive to Nintendo means this will obviously never be a reality, but we can't help but love it! It might just be the...
News New Gameplay Footage To Be Revealed For Cyberpunk 2077 Tomorrow
As part of Night City Wire
CD Projekt Red has revealed it will be debuting fresh gameplay of Cyberpunk 2077 tomorrow, June 25. The footage will be part of a 25-minute Night City Wire event on Twitch. As well as new gameplay, the event will feature a brand-new trailer and a chat with the game's developers about one of its features called...
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla Creative Director Steps Down Due To 'Personal Issues'
Following allegations
The creative director of Assassin's Creed Valhalla has announced that he's stepping down from the project "to properly deal with the personal issues in my life," following recent allegations that he has been engaging in extramarital affairs. On his now deleted Twitter account, Ashraf Ismail issued the following statement...
Video Here's 8 Minutes Of New Marvel's Avengers Gameplay
Featuring Thor
The first Marvel's Avengers War Stream has just concluded over on YouTube, and as part of it, Square Enix revealed around 8 minutes of new gameplay footage from a level called "Once an Avenger." You can watch the video above, which centres around Thor attempting to prevent the helicarrier from crashing into New York. The Hulk and...
Watch New Marvel's Avengers Gameplay, Trailer, Story Insights
Are you ready to Reassemble?
Update: The event has now concluded, but you can catch the full replay above! Original story: Today marks the first Marvel's Avengers "War Table" stream, which is set to feature new gameplay and a co-op deep dive, a new trailer and story insights. We may hear more about the recently-announced Xbox Series X version as...
News Watch A Free Christopher Nolan Movie In Fortnite This Friday
One of three feature films
Epic Games has revealed that you'll be able to watch a free feature film directed by Cristopher Nolan in Fortnite this Friday. Depending on where you live, you'll either get Batman Begins, Inception or The Prestige. You can find which title is available in which region (and what times they'll be showing) at the official...
News Project Cars 3 Gets A Release Date, Speeds Onto Xbox In August
Just a couple of months away
We already knew that Project Cars 3 was making its way to Xbox One this summer, but now Codemasters has confirmed an official date for its release - Friday, 28 August 2020. The game will feature the biggest car roster in franchise history, new tracks including Interlagos, car customisation featuring the ability to make...
Reminder Today Is Your Last Chance To Grab Injustice: Gods Among Us For Free
Don't miss out
Have you claimed your free copy of 2013 fighting game Injustice: Gods Among Us yet? Today is your chance to do so, with WB Games revealing that the offer will expire tomorrow, June 25. It's really easy to find - simply search for it on your Xbox 360/Xbox One and download it, or head to the Xbox 360 marketplace on PC and look for the...
News State Of Decay 2 Teams Up With Sea Of Thieves For A Special Cross-Promo
Yarrrr!
State of Decay 2 developer Undead Labs has teamed up with Sea of Thieves creator Rare for a special cross-promotion. As part of this, appropriately themed items will be released in each game. Starting with Sea of Thieves, we have Blighted Ship Set - available now in the Pirate Emporium. Here's a description: Fans of State of Decay can...
Tuesday23rd Jun 2020
Deals Over 200 Games, Bundles & Add-Ons In This Week's Xbox Live Sale
Including a Super Savings Sale
This week's Xbox Live sale is another big one, with over 200 games, bundles and add-ons included across Deals with Gold, Spotlight, and Super Savings Sales. The Tom Clancy and Sonic series' also receive franchise-wide discounts! We've highlighted just a few of the most notable offers in this week's sale below, and...
News Microsoft: No Plans To Share Xbox User Information With Facebook
Update: Major Nelson provides clarification
Update: Major Nelson has since elaborated further on this. In response to a question about whether Microsoft will have "any access whatsoever to any of my Xbox data," Hyrb responded with the following: "I posted this elsewhere, but wanted to be sure you saw this: We are committed to respecting your...
Random Footage Surfaces Of Unreleased Lord Of The Rings Demo
Cost over $1m to make!
Here's an interesting one! Developer Jon Burton, who founded studio Traveller's Tales back in the 1980s, has posted a video to his GameHut YouTube channel showcasing an unreleased Lord of the Rings videogame demo. In the video, Burton explains that the intention behind this LOTR demo was actually to use it as a pitch for a...
News Marvel's Avengers Will Launch On Xbox Series X This Holiday Season
Xbox One players can upgrade for free
Square Enix has announced it will release Marvel's Avengers on Xbox Series X when it launches this holiday season. The game will still be arriving on current-generation platforms this September. Any players who purchase the game on the Xbox One or PlayStation 4 will be able to upgrade to the next-generation...
News Project xCloud Will Be A Key Part Of Facebook Partnership, Suggests Microsoft
'Click-to-play' scenarios to be debuted
Microsoft announced yesterday that it's shutting down its Mixer streaming service on July 22, and that it's also teaming up with Facebook to enable to the Mixer community to transition to Facebook Gaming. As part of this, Xbox head Phil Spencer talked more about how Project xCloud will be integrated as part...
Guide Best Bargains In This Week's Xbox Super Savings Sale
Huge discounts on fantastic titles
This week's set of Xbox Live offers includes over 200 games, bundles and add-ons across various promotions, including a Super Savings Sale. There are some huge discounts on offer as part of this sale specifically, so we thought we'd highlight some of the best bargains below! Don't forget to check out our weekly...
News Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit Is Reportedly Getting A Remaster
Ten-year celebration?
According to a new report from VentureBeat, a Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit remaster is in the works. The website says that similarly to what EA did with Burnout Paradise Remastered, the company is next going to update the 2010 Xbox 360 racer. It's worth noting that Criterion Games, the original developer of Need for Speed: Hot...
News Crash Bandicoot 4 To Feature 'Modern' And 'Retro' Gameplay Options
Two different ways to play
Yesterday gave us our first look at Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time, including a reveal trailer and three full minutes of gameplay. And as you can tell from the footage, the game will feature plenty of new ideas and mechanics. One of these is the inclusion of "Modern" and "Retro" game modes, which will present...
News The Nether Update Is Now Available For Minecraft On Xbox One
"Brings the heat to an already fiery dimension"
Developer Mojang Studios has announced that Minecraft's new Nether Update is now available for the game across all platforms, including Xbox One and Windows 10 PC. The update introduces new locations, items and mobs such as Piglins and Hoglins, while the addition of Netherite will allow you to create...
News Five Nights At Freddy's: Sister Location Creeps Onto Xbox In July
Stock up on pants
The official Twitter account for development software Clickteam has announced that Five Nights at Freddy's: Sister Location is coming to Xbox One on July 10. You can already check out the Microsoft Store page for the title, but pre-orders haven't yet gone live at the time of writing." It's not a new game - Sister Location was...
News Cities: Skylines' Free Green Cities DLC Offer Has Returned On Xbox
Grab it while you can
You might remember that late last month, developer Paradox Interactive was attempting to offer free DLC for Cities: Skylines, but had issues with getting it live on the Microsoft Store. Now, the offer has finally returned for Xbox fans. From now until June 27th at 23:59pm UTC, Cities: Skylines players (including Xbox Game Pass...
News EA Plans To 'Double Down' On Developing Star Wars Games
The force remains with EA
EA has been singing the praises of its partnership with Disney and Star Wars in a recent "fireside chat," revealing that it's planning to "double down" on making Star Wars games (thanks Gamespot). CEO Andrew Wilson highlighted that both Star Wars Battlefront 1 and 2 have sold around 35 million copies combined, while
News Get Creative With The Free Rock Of Ages 3 Beta On Xbox One
Let there be boulder!
Microsoft has revealed that the Rock of Ages 3 open beta is now free to download on Xbox One. The third entry in the series retains its unique brand of competitive tower defense and arcade action, complete with an "expansive" story mode and the ability to create and share your own levels online for the first time. Furthermore,...
News It Looks Like Crash Bandicoot 4 Will Have A Multiplayer Mode
What could it be?
We've learned a lot about Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time over the past 24 hours, but here's something we didn't know until now - it looks like the game will feature an offline multiplayer mode. This was spotted on the PlayStation Store via GameRevolution, with the page noting that Crash 4 includes "offline multiplayer (2-4...
News Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2 Announced, Heading To Xbox One
Watch the trailer
Inti Creates has announced via the New Game+ Expo that 2D action game Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2 is "coming soon" to Xbox One. You can check out the World Premiere trailer for the game above. According to the developer, Curse of the Moon 2 will feature "an epic new story supervised by IGA (Koji Igarashi) himself," along...
News New Skaters Revealed For Tony Hawk Remaster, Pre-Order Demo Coming In August
Riley Hawk is in!
Activision has revealed that it's adding eight new skaters to Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 and 2, as well as announcing that the game's pre-order demo will be available on August 14. The company shared this via the PlayStation blog, highlighting the current-day skaters that will "skate alongside the legendary roster of pros from...
Monday22nd Jun 2020
News Microsoft Is Shutting Mixer, Teaming Up With Facebook Gaming
Mixer goes offline on July 22
Microsoft has announced that it's shutting down its Mixer streaming service, and that it's teaming up with Facebook to enable to the Mixer community to transition to Facebook Gaming. In an article posted earlier today, Xbox head Phil Spencer explained the reason for Mixer's closure: "Ultimately, the success of...
News Microsoft: Xbox Series X Won't Just Change How Games Look, But Also How They Feel
According to the director of program management
Xbox Series X director of program management Jason Ronald has been talking to GamesRadar in a new interview, explaining that the system will change "how games actually play." According to the Microsoft exec, while the Xbox Series X will "continue to see a step change in graphical fidelity," the next...
Reminder Today Is Your Last Chance To Take Advantage Of These Xbox Deals
New sale begins tomorrow
Today is your last chance to take advantage of the current Deals With Gold, Spotlight, Platformer and Free-To-Play sales on the Microsoft Store, with a new batch of discounts set to go live tomorrow. In the following table, we've once again highlighted some of the biggest deals and best bargains, and you can also check out...
News Hitman 2's Miami Level Will Be Free To Play On Xbox One This Weekend
Attend the Global Innovation Race
The Miami level from Hitman 2 will be free to play on Xbox One this weekend from June 25-28. Developer IO Interactive confirmed this on Twitter earlier today, suggesting that it'll be part of the 'Hitman 2 Free Trial', which may or may not be separate from the Hitman 2 Free Starter Pack on the Microsoft Store...
Video This Is What Crash Bandicoot 4's Gameplay Looks Like
Footage from various levels
Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time is coming to Xbox One later this year from Activision and developer Toys for Bob. An official reveal trailer was released earlier today, and we've also discovered some some pure gameplay footage! The video above shows Crash and Coco making their way through a diverse set of platforming...
Poll What Do You Think Of The New Crash Bandicoot 4 Art Style?
Are you a fan?
It's official! Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time is heading to Xbox later this year, and something that stands out immediately about the new game is its radically different art style compared to 2017's N. Sane Trilogy. Fan reception appears to be somewhat divided on the new look at the moment, so what do you think about it? Is it a...
News Mike Crump Is The New Studio Head At Gears Dev The Coalition
Spotted on Linkedin
Gears developer The Coalition has a new studio head in the form of Mike Crump. The former director of operations seemingly confirmed this via his LinkedIn page back in May, which was recently spotted by Twitter user Klobrille. The new studio head takes over from former boss Rod Fergusson, who left The Coalition in February to...
News Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time Unveiled, Watch The Trailer
Coming to Xbox One on October 2
Activision and developer Toys for Bob have announced Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time via the Summer Game Fest, revealing that it's coming to Xbox One on October 2, 2020. Check out the new trailer above! The game's story will focus on Crash and Coco reuniting the four quantum masks and bending the rules of reality...
Video Here's Your First Look At Extreme Weather Gameplay In Dirt 5
Racing in a snowstorm
Codemasters' Dirt 5 is heading to Xbox One and Xbox Series X later this year, and some gameplay footage of the title has begun to creep out over the past few days, presumably from an early PC build. The video you see above is from YouTuber Tiametmarduk, and features arcade-style racing in extreme weather conditions including a...
News CrossfireX Beta Arrives This Week, Xbox Insiders Can Play Now
Join the fight
As hinted on the Microsoft Store last week, upcoming free-to-play FPS CrossfireX is getting an open beta on Xbox One from June 25-28, while Xbox Insiders can begin trying it out right now. If you're part of the Xbox Insiders program, you'll be able to find the beta today by heading to the Xbox Insider Hub app and navigating to...
News Sea of Thieves Is Running A Competition To Win A Gaming PC
'The Greatest Tales Never Told'
Fancy winning a gaming PC? Sea of Thieves is running a competition with an MSI Trident X Plus 9SF-488EU Gaming PC as the grand prize, but it won't come easy! Rare is asking fans to record the telling of their most memorable Sea of Thieves adventure to date - "in a way that makes best use of your own creativity" - and...
UK Charts The Last Of Us Dominates, Star Wars Returns To The Top Ten
The force is still strong with this one
This past week's top ten boxed UK sales chart was predictably centred around the new release of The Last of Us 2, which became Sony's fast selling PS4 game ever in the UK. Meanwhile, Mario Kart 8: Deluxe dropped to fourth after topping the table the previous week. From an Xbox perspective, it was pretty much...
News EA Sports UFC 4 Set For July Reveal, Confirms Dana White
Tyson Fury to be a playable character?
Following recent leaks and the announcement of a beta, we assumed EA Sports UFC 4 might show up at least week's EA Play Live 2020 event. But instead, the game will be getting its official reveal at UFC 251 on July 11. This was confir
Sunday21st Jun 2020
Poll Would You Eventually Like To See VR On The Xbox Series X?
Any interest?
Back in February, Xbox boss Phil Spencer confirmed in an interview with Gamertag Radio that no plans were in place to bring out a VR headset for the launch of Xbox Series X, explaining that it was "not part of the equation right now." However, he didn't necessarily close the door on virtual reality altogether, suggesting that he hoped...
Rumour Suicide Squad And Batman 'Gotham Knights' Games On The Way?
New Domains registered
According to some recently registered domain names spotted by a user on Resetera, WB Games might be getting ready to reveal a new Suicide Squad game, as well as a Batman game called "Gotham Knights." Let's start with the Suicide Squad title. This is rumoured to be the next project from Batman: Arkham series developer...
News 'We Are Listening,' Says EA's Chief Studios Officer On Fan Requests
And Skate 4 is proof
This week, Electronic Arts held its EA Play Live event where it revealed new announcements, gameplay, and teasers of its next-generation video games. At the very end of this presentation, it announced the long-requested title, Skate 4. In an interview with Game
News FIFA 21 On Xbox Series X Will Feature 'Blazing Fast Load Times'
"Stadium environments will load with unprecedented speed"
EA Sports officially revealed FIFA 21 for both Xbox One and Xbox Series X earlier this week as part of EA Play Live 2020. While the company didn't go into too much detail regarding the next-gen version, it did reveal some interesting titbits, including that the game will feature "blazing fast...
News Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time Will Be Officially Revealed Tomorrow
8AM PDT / 4PM BST
Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time will be getting an official reveal tomorrow, June 22 at 8AM PDT / 4PM BST. This was announced by the official Crash Bandicoot Twitter account, noting that the reveal will be better than recent leaks which have appeared to show the game's cover art and a handful of low-quality screenshots.
Random Xbox Fan Builds Pokémon Power Button For Their Controller
Modelled and created in a week
Here's one for the Pokémon fans! Over the past week, Reddit and Instagram user BloodOrangeDoodles has been building their own translucent Xbox controller power button, and it's fair to say we're pretty impressed with the results! Speaking to Pure Xbox, the creator explained the process of how they made it: I...
Saturday20th Jun 2020
News These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox One Next Week (June 23-26)
Update: More games added!
Update: We've added a couple more games to this list based on some recent announcements. Original story: Next week is another fairly busy one for Xbox One, highlighted by the return of SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom - now in Rehydrated form! Racing fans also have Assetto Corsa Competizione to look forward...
News Insurgency: Sandstorm Has Been Delayed Indefinitely For Xbox One
Now exploring next-gen versions as well
Developer New World Interactive has revealed that it has delayed the upcoming Xbox One release of tactical FPS Insurgency: Sandstorm to deliver "a more complete and optimised version of the game." Initially, it was set to release on August 25, 2020 for current-gen platforms. A new target date hasn't been...
News Sci-Fi Thriller Observation Hits Xbox One Next Week
Spotted on Microsoft Store
Update: This has now been confirmed by Devolver Digital. Hooray! Original story: We've already learned that publisher Devolver Digital is seemingly planning to release The Messenger for Xbox One next week on June 25, and it looks like it'll be doing the same for 2019 sci-fi thriller Observation as well. Until now,...
Pick One Which Of These Xbox Sports Games Would You Make Backwards Compatible?
Three classics from the original system
It's time for the return of Pick One! This week, we're focusing on classic Xbox sports games, all of which have continued to remain popular over the past decade-or-so. So, let's say Microsoft has trusted you with picking the next Xbox sports game to be added to backwards compatibility. They're all memorable...
News Excellent 2D Ninja Game The Messenger Launches For Xbox One Next Week
Sharpen your blade
Update: This has now been confirmed by Devolver Digital. Hooray! Original story: If you love ninja-themed video games - especially of the old-school variety - then you absolutely must check out the "excellent" action-platformer The Messenger by Sabotage Studio. According to a listing on the Microsoft Store, publisher Devolver...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (June 20th)
Trying the Grounded demo?
Welcome to the weekend! There are plenty of games to check out on Xbox over the next few days, including three more recent Xbox Game Pass additions, another set of Xbox Live Free Play Days titles, and two Xbox Insider exclusive playtests for Grounded and
News EA Originals Adventure Lost In Random Arrives On Xbox In 2021
Get ready to roll
In our final roundup of this week's EA Play Live 2020 event, we're taking a look at Lost in Random - a "dark and slightly twisted fairy tale" heading to Xbox sometime in 2021. You can watch a trailer for the game above, which focuses on a courageous girl named Even and her sidekick Dicey, and their journey through the kingdom of...
Friday19th Jun 2020
News Grab A Code For The Rogue Company Closed Alpha On Xbox One
Update: All gone!
Update (Sun 21st Jun, 2020 11:00 BST): All the keys from this giveaway appear to have now been claimed. Original story (Fri 19th Jun, 2020 16:25 BST): Fancy trying out the closed alpha for upcoming Xbox One multiplayer shooter Rogue Company this weekend? Its latest alpha begins today, and SteelSeries is giving away a bunch of...
News Injustice: Gods Among Us Is Currently Free To Download On Xbox
Free DLC too
Update (Fri 19th Jun, 2020 14:30 BST): WB Games has now confirmed this free copy of Injustice: Gods Among Us is intentional, and you'll be able to snag it until June 25. Enjoy! Original story (Fri 19th Jun, 2020 03:00 BST): It's time for another freebie! For whatever reason, Xbox 360 fighter Injustice: Gods Among Us is currently free...
News EA Shows Off Early Footage Of Its Next-Generation Battlefield Game
Ready up
EA's future looks brighter than ever - with the company bringing multiple games to next-generation platforms including the Xbox Series X. One of these titles will of course be a new entry in the Battlefield series. Although we didn't get to see any trailers or anything like that, chief studios officer Laura Miele was happy to highlight...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Will 'Look Better' On Xbox Series X From Day One
More robust update still to come
CD Projekt Red has confirmed that you'll be able to play Cyberpunk 2077 on Xbox Series X from day one later this year, and it will include a free update to enhance the game's visuals. The company mentioned this in a recent earnings call (thanks Eurogamer), explaining that the update is simply the prelude to a "more...
News Here's Your First Look At The New Need For Speed By Criterion Games
Get ready to burn some next-gen rubber
Towards the end of EA Play - the company's chief studios officer Laura Miele spoke about the future and what's ahead. She explained how all of EA's studios were creating new stories, experiences, and gameplay - all enabled by new console technology. One of these, as you might have guessed, is the...
News Xbox Boss Phil Spencer To Keynote Gamelab Live Next Week
Watch live on Wednesday
As confirmed by GameReactor, Head of Xbox Phil Spencer will keynote Spanish digital event Gamelab Live 2020 next week. Spencer is set to "share his thoughts with attendees" on Wednesday, June 24 at 5pm BST. The event is a "global digital forum that engages the most influential games industry leaders around unique moments and...
Roundup Here's Everything That Was Revealed During EA Play Live
The full breakdown
Weren't able to catch EA Play Live 2020 earlier today? No worries! You can always go back and watch the on-demand version for yourself, complete with a rundown of announcements over at our live blog. If you don't fancy watching it all the way through, we've also detailed all the important reveals in this article. The following...
News Free-To-Play FPS CrossfireX Is Seemingly Getting A Beta Next Week
Appeared on the Microsoft Store
According to a new listing spotted on the Microsoft Store, upcoming free-to-play FPS CrossfireX is getting a beta on Xbox One next week. It looks like it'll be taking place on June 25. The listing currently says that the beta is "not available," but highlights the release date and file size of 5.88GB in the...
News Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time Rated For Xbox In Taiwan
Developed by Toys for Bob
It was only yesterday that we learned Activision was sending out mysterious puzzle packages ahead of a presumed Crash Bandicoot 4 announcement, and now we've learned of its title (thanks Gematsu). Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time has been rated for Xbox One in Taiwan, and according to the game's cover, it will also be...
News Motive Studios Reveals First Look At 'Highly Ambitious' Next-Gen Game
"Puts the power and creativity in your hands"
EA revealed some sneak-peak footage and screenshots of next-gen titles yesterday, including for Need for Speed, Battlefield and possibly Dragon Age 4. And as part of this, a very short snippet of the next game from Star Wars: Squadrons
News These Might Be The First Images Of Dragon Age 4 For Next-Gen
Revealed during EA Play
BioWare is easily one of EA's most talented developers, so what can we expect from this famous studio in the next generation? While nothing was officially announced at today's EA Play Live event, we did get a look at something. Although we can't say for sure - it appears to be Dragon Age 4. It also sounds like a future...
News FIFA 21 Launches This October For Xbox One, Includes Free Series X Upgrade
Part of the Next Level program
EA Sports FIFA 21 is officially coming to Xbox One later this year on October 9, with an Xbox Series X version of the game also on the way, but yet to receive a release date. Details on FIFA 21 are thin on the ground for now, but the game is said to feature "more ways to play than ever before - including the UEFA...
News Xbox Insiders Can Join The Free Drake Hollow Playtest This Weekend
Here's how to get involved
Upcoming action village building game Drake Hollow is getting a free playtest on Xbox One this weekend for all Xbox Insiders. It'll last from June 19th at 9am PT / 5pm BST until Monday, June 22nd at 9am PT / 5pm BST. You can already sign up for the beta if you want to take part, and here's how to do it courtesy of Xbox...
News It Takes Two Is A New Co-Op Game From The Creator Of A Way Out
"An innovative co-op adventure"
Hazelight Studios' co-op action-adventure game A Way Out was a huge success following its release back in 2018, and now the team has revealed its next project - It Takes Two, set to arrive in 2021. The story is said to focus on the characters of Cody, May, and their daughter Rose. In distress due to her parents...
News Rocket Arena Brings Explosive 3v3 Battles To Xbox One Next Month
"Get ready for intense, in-depth gameplay"
Final Strike Games has announced that explosive shooter Rocket Arena is coming to Xbox One on July 14. The date was revealed during EA Play Live 2020, along with the new trailer above. The game is focused around 3v3 battles in which rockets rule all, located across maps filled with "hidden tricks, traps...
Thursday18th Jun 2020
Reminder Three More Xbox Game Pass Titles Are Now Available
Across Xbox One and PC
It's already been a big month for Xbox Game Pass with six titles added back on June 11, and now three more have been added today! All of them are available to download right now. So, what's on offer? The Bard's Tale ARPG is a remaster of the comedic 2004 classic, Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales is an RPG set in the world of...
Random No, There Won't Be An HDMI Sticker On The Xbox Series X
#TeamNoSticker
Oh dear, we've got some unfortunate news to share if you happen to be a supporter of important warning stickers on your Xbox consoles. According to Head of Xbox Phil Spencer, there won't be any HDMI stickers - like the one featured here - on the front of the Xbox Series X when it's released. Phil seemingly confirmed this in response...
Watch the whole thing unfold here!
Welcome to EA Play Live 2020! Today's event will showcase world premieres, news and more from Electronic Arts, including a full gameplay reveal of Star Wars: Squadrons. Watch it here beginning at 4pm PT / 7pm ET / midnight BST / 1am CEST / 9am AEST, and feel free to chat with us during the show as well!...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Has Been Delayed Until November
More time required
CD Projekt Red has announced that the release of Cyberpunk 2077 has been delayed until November 19. Despite confirming that the game is finished both content and gameplay-wise, the company stated that "with such an abundance of content and complex systems interweaving with each other, we need to properly go through everything,...
News Ten New LEGO Sets To Celebrate LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga
Featuring in-game unlockables
The official Star Wars website has unveiled ten new LEGO sets that will celebrate LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga later this year, with some including in-game unlockables. The website explains that for some sets such as Anakin's Jedi Interceptor, the vehicles and minifigures will be automatically included in the...
News InXile Entertainment Hiring For Next-Gen, AAA Unreal Engine 5 Project
A next-generation action-RPG
Back in March, developer InXile Entertainment (Wasteland 3) confirmed that it was working on an "ambitious" RPG, and now more details about the game have appeared to surface via a job advert. As originally pointed out by Resetera user SamaGing, InXile Lead Combat Designer Dean Rymer (who formerly worked on God of War)...
Friday19th Jun 2020
News It's Official, Skate 4 Is In Development
It's happening!
EA has confirmed that it is working on the next entry in the Skate series. The company noted this as part of EA Play Live 2020, explaining that it has "a long way to go, but we're stoked. And this is just the beginning." Here's what Game Director Deran Chung had to say about the announcement: "We've been waiting years, honestly,...
Thursday18th Jun 2020
News It Looks Like A New Crash Bandicoot Game Will Be Announced Soon
Mysterious packages being received
We've been hearing rumours about a potential new Crash Bandicoot game for quite a while now, and it looks like it could be announced very soon. Various influencers and journalists have revealed that they received a mysterious Crash Bandicoot package earlier this week. The package contains a 200-piece puzzle that...
News Project xCloud To Reportedly Get Xbox Series X Server Upgrade In 2021
Microsoft also experimenting with PC games?
According to a new report, the servers for Microsoft's cloud streaming service Project xCloud will be upgraded to Xbox Series X hardware in 2021. We're learning this courtesy of The Verge editor Tom Warren, who explained that the cloud service will still be powered by Xbox One S blades at the launch of the...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free This Weekend (June 18-21)
Can you win UEFA Euro 2020?
It's Thursday, so you know what that means - Xbox Live Free Play Days! Three more games have been made available to try this weekend via the promotion, complete with discounts for all titles. This time around, the batch includes multiplayer survival game Don't Starve Together, popular football/soccer title eFootball PES...
Friday19th Jun 2020
Video Check Out This Intense First Gameplay Footage Of Star Wars Squadrons
They fly now
EA has revealed a first look at gameplay for Star Wars: Squadrons, which arrives on Xbox One later this year. You can watch the video above, unveiled earlier today as part of EA Play Live 2020. The in-depth clip provides a look at both the single-player and multiplayer portions of the game, including the vehicles you'll be using, the...
Thursday18th Jun 2020
Reminder EA Play Live 2020 Takes Place Later Today
Join us for live coverage
Today is the day! EA Play Live 2020 takes place later this afternoon/evening, and is set to feature world premieres, news and more, including a full gameplay reveal of Star Wars: Squadrons. You'll be able to catch the event at midnight in the UK, 4pm PDT/7pm EDT in the US, and if you're wondering what games will be...
News Dirt 5 Launches For Xbox One October 9, Series X Version To Follow
Watch the new Career Mode trailer
Codemasters has revealed its first official release date for Dirt 5, with the game set to come to current-gen platforms (including Xbox One) and PC on October 9, 2020. It'll be "followed shortly" by the Xbox Series X version. The company has also unveiled a new Career mode trailer for the game which you can see...
Friday19th Jun 2020
News Apex Legends Is Getting Cross-Play Across All Platforms This Fall
Even Nintendo Switch!
EA and Respawn have just announced (via EA Play Live 2020) that Apex Legends on Xbox One is getting cross-play support with all platforms including PC, PS4 and even Nintendo Switch later this fall. It was also revealed that a new limited-time event for the game called Lost Treasures is arriving next week on June 23, which will...
Wednesday17th Jun 2020
News Xbox Series X To Be Available In Large Quantities At Launch, Suggests Microsoft Exec
Jason Ronald talks launch plans
Xbox Series X Director of Program Management Jason Ronald recently appeared on the latest episode of IGN's Podcast Unlocked, and gave a hint as to how many Xbox Series X consoles might be available at launch. In response to a question about what his typical day is like, and how he's working to get Xbox Series X ready...
Rumour Halo Infinite Has Something 'Really Cool' In Common With God of War
What could it be?
The latest episode of the Dealer - Gaming podcast, which has featured current and former Microsoft employees in the past, has reported that Halo Infinite has something "really cool" in common with popular PS4 title God of War. While not directly suggesting what it might be, the host of the podcast explained that they'll point out...
Guide Brilliant Bargains Under £10 In This Week's Xbox Sale (June 16-23)
Grab yourself a cheap game
This week's Xbox Live sale follows the huge Deals Unlocked offering, so it's not quite as feature-packed as usual. That said, it still incorporates over 200 deals (games, bundles and add-ons) across Deals With Gold, Spotlight, Platformer and Free-To-Play promotions. In the following table, we've highlighted some of the...
Guide How To Watch The EA Play Live 2020 Livestream
And what to expect
EA is hosting its annual EA Play Live 2020 livestream on Thursday, June 18. The event will be in a digital form for the first time, and looks set to feature plenty of current and next-gen games. So, how can you watch it? What time does it start? And what games you can expect to see? Here's everything you need to know. When Is...
News The Nether Update For Minecraft Officially Arrives Next Week
"Get ready to fall into lava. Lots of lava!"
Mojang Studios has confirmed that the Nether Update for Minecraft is officially coming to Xbox One and Windows 10 PC on June 23, and will bring major changes to the dangerous Nether dimension. There are lots of new and improved features coming to the game as part of the update, including new locations,...
News The Next UFC Game Is Getting A Closed Beta, Here's How To Sign Up
Coming to Xbox One
We've been hearing rumblings about EA Sports UFC 4 over the past few weeks, and we've potentially even had a look at its logo. And while it hasn't been officially announced yet, EA is now preparing a closed beta for its "next UFC game." You can already sign up for it over at the official website, although it doesn't appear to be...
Talking Point What Has Been Your Favourite Xbox Game So Far In 2020?
Tell us what you've been enjoying
We're almost exactly halfway through the year, and while the latter half is usually the busier of the two, we've already seen some fantastic titles released on Xbox over the past few months. New games from major franchises such as Resident Evil, DOOM and Gears of War have all hit the market in recent months, while...
News Creative Director Of Marvel's Avengers Shares First Look At New Trailer
Will air during next week's War Table stream
We already know Square Enix will be revealing new gameplay and co-op footage for the upcoming Xbox One game Marvel's Avengers in a 'War Table' stream on June 24th, and now to help build some excitement a first-look at the new trailer has just been teased. The game's creative director Shaun Escayg shared...
News Satisfy Your Mario Strikers Craving With Offside Legends, Coming To Xbox Series X
Kickstarter begins tomorrow
Listen, we know we're biased towards Xbox here... but who doesn't love a bit of Mario Strikers Charged on the Nintendo Wii? It's a great arcade soccer game from the mid-2000s, and now indie developer Team Serpico is using it as inspiration for its upcoming Xbox Series X title Offside Legends. The game, which will include...
News Sea Of Thieves Unveils Free New Player Guide For Budding Pirates
Learn the basics
We know that quite a few members of the Pure Xbox community have yet to jump into Sea of Thieves, so here's a great way to get started - a free, fantastic all-encompassing guide for new players. The guide was unveiled by the Sea of Thieves team a couple of days ago on Xbox Wire, and spans 24 in-depth pages relating to everything...
News Xbox Insiders Can Now Try Out The New Microsoft Bing App In The US
Discover trending content and search the web
If you're located in the US and you're signed up to the Xbox Insider program, you can now try out the new Microsoft Bing App for Xbox Preview. The app allows you to "discover trending content and search the web." If you want to download it, Microsoft has provided the following instructions: On your...
Video Here's 12 Minutes Of The Upcoming Destroy All Humans Remake
Along with a dev interview
The remake of 2005 Xbox classic Destroy All Humans is coming to Xbox One next month on July 26, and IGN has unveiled 12 minutes of gameplay and a dev interview as part of its Summer of Gaming event. You can watch the video above, which features two members from the Black Forest Games development team talking about the...
News Sea Of Thieves' Latest Update Introduces Ghost Ships, Available Now
"Haunted Shores"
Sea of Thieves' latest monthly update is called Haunted Shores, and it's now available to download! The update brings an all-new enemy type called Ghost Ships to the game for the first time, packing Phantom and Wraith Cannonballs that are "as unnerving as they are powerful." These Ghost Ships are a permanent addition to the game,...
News Job Listing Hints At Next-Gen Plans For Mortal Kombat And Injustice
Both franchises highlighted
According to a recent job listing posted on the WB Games careers site, developer NetherRealm is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to "drive the next generation console graphics vision for the Mortal Kombat and Injustice franchises." The job listing, which was posted back on June 4th but was only recently discovered...
News Fortnite Chapter 2, Season 3 Has Splashed Down On Xbox One
Now available to download
The new season of Fortnite has officially begun on Xbox One, following a live event earlier this week in which the storm circle was transformed into a giant wall of water. The most obvious addition is that large areas of the Chapter 2 map have flooded. You'll also now find sharks that allow you to "latch on for a killer...
Tuesday16th Jun 2020
News Here's What's Included In The June 2020 Xbox One Update
Available now
The June 2020 Xbox One update has officially arrived, and Microsoft has detailed some of its new features. The main addition this month is "simplified digital library management," which adds overlays to Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Live Gold and EA Access game tiles, helping you to more easily identify which game/s belong to which services...
News Star Wars: Squadrons Will Have A 10 Hour Free Trial With EA Access
Try before you buy
The first trailer for Star Wars: Squadrons was released yesterday, with the game set to arrive on Xbox One later this October. But if you're still on the fence, here's some good news - it'll have a ten-hour free trial with EA Access. This was confirmed in a post on Xbox Wire yesterday, which revealed that EA Access members can...
News Xbox Game Pass Member? Get A Free Copy Of The Witcher 3 On PC
Owners of the game get one too!
We always love a good freebie here at Pure Xbox! GOG has revealed that if you own The Witcher 3 on Xbox One (or any other console platform), you can get a free copy on PC. And better yet, Xbox Game Pass members can take advantage of the offer as well. You can grab your copy from now until June 23rd at 11am UTC. We've...
News How To Play The Free Demo Of Obsidian's Grounded
Update: It's live!
Update (Tue 16th Jun, 2020 18:20 BST): The demo is reportedly now live via the Xbox Insider Hub and Steam. Enjoy! Original story (Tue 16th Jun, 2020 13:30 BST): A few days later than originally scheduled, Obsidian is making a free, limited-time demo of its upcoming survival adventure game Grounded available to play for the next...
Poll When Do You Think The Xbox Series X Price Will Be Revealed?
Give us your predictions
Ever since Microsoft first revealed the Xbox Series X back in December 2019 at The Game Awards, there's been a big question on everyone's minds - what will the price be? For now, we're still none the wiser as to how much we'll be handing over this Holiday, and the same can be said for the folks over at Push Square with the...
Deals Get A Month Of EA Access On Xbox One For Less Than £1/$1
Play 70+ EA games for less than £1!
If you've been thinking about joining EA Access for a while, now is the time to do so! The popular subscription service is offering a month's access for just 79p ($0.99) over the next 14 days. So, what do you get with EA Access? The biggest attraction is The Vault, which includes the full versions of over 70 EA...
Deals Over 200 Games, Bundles & Add-Ons In This Week's Xbox Live Sale
Including a Platformer Sale
The huge Xbox Deals Unlocked Sale that was ongoing over the past couple of weeks is now finally over, but Microsoft has still produced another 200+ games, bundles and add-ons for us to take advantage of over the next few days. In addition to the usual Deals with Gold and Spotlight Sales, there's also a Free-To-Play Sale...
News WB Games To Reveal New Announcements At August Event
"DC FanDome"
It's been revealed that WB Games will be providing "new announcements" at an upcoming 24-hour virtual event called "DC FanDome" set to take place on Saturday, August 22. The event will reportedly "immerse fans into the DC Multiverse," focusing on games, film and TV, and comics. No indication has been given about what we might see from...
Video See New Gameplay Footage Of Xbox Series X RPG Scarlet Nexus
Also coming to Xbox One
Bandai Namco's new RPG Scarlet Nexus was announced as coming to Xbox One and Xbox Series X during last month's Inside Xbox, and the game will also be leveraging Smart Delivery. As part of IGN's Summer of Gaming event, we've now been treated to some extra footage of the title including the official animation and gamepl
News Kingdom Hearts Is Getting A New Rhythm Game On Xbox One
Featuring over 140 songs
Square Enix has announced that rhythm action game Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory is coming to Xbox One in 2020. You can watch the Japanese announcement trailer above. According to Gematsu, the game's teaser website says that it will feature a massive catalog of over 140 songs, including Kingdom Hearts series music, Disney...
News Star Wars: Squadrons Supposedly Won't Include Microtransactions
"Rewards and bonuses earned solely through gameplay"
It's official - Star Wars: Squadrons flies onto Xbox One this October and will include cross-play with the PS4 and PC. If you're looking forward to participating in "intense 5v5" aerial dogfights in space but are a little concerned about what EA might include in the game after the launch events...
News Planet Coaster: Console Edition Is Coming To Xbox Series X This Year
Next-gen coasters
Frontier Developments has announced that it's not only bringing Planet Coaster: Console Edition to Xbox One later this year, but the game is also coming to Xbox Series X at the same time. In a press release, the company revealed that it's pushed back the game's original release date from Summer 2020 to Holiday 2020 as a result,...
Video Here's Your First Look At PGA Tour 2K21's MyCareer Mode
Coming to Xbox One in August
2K and HB Studios have provided a sneak peak at PGA Tour 2K21's MyCareer mode, with the game set to arrive on Xbox One later this August. The video features a mix of cinematics and gameplay. Furthermore, the 12 pro players that will challenge you in the mode has also been revealed, headlined by cover star and former...
News Madden NFL 21 Launches For Xbox This August, Watch The Reveal Trailer
"Go all out"
EA has revealed that Madden NFL 21 is coming to Xbox One on August 25, 2020. The game, which includes Baltimore quarterback Lamar Jackson on the cover, will feature a new playable documentary career mode called Face of the Franchise: Rise To Fame, over 50 new Superstar and X-Factor abilities and more. Meanwhile on the field, there's...
Monday15th Jun 2020
News Two More Of June's Xbox Games With Gold Are Now Available
Free for Xbox Live Gold members
You can now begin downloading the second batch of June 2020's Xbox Live Games With Gold titles (one day early!), which are the Xbox One game Coffee Talk and Xbox 360 game Sine Mora. Both titles are available right now from the Microsoft Store (links at the bottom of the page). Here's what you can look forward to:...
Guide How Smart Delivery Works On Xbox Series X
Everything you need to know
Microsoft released an updated guide to Xbox Smart Delivery earlier today, providing a greater overview of how the service will work on Xbox Series X. But just in case you're still feeling a bit confused, we've gathered all the relevant information to answer some commonly asked questions below. If there's anything else...
Poll Which Is More Important To You, Resolution Or Frame Rate?
4K+ visuals or more frames?
It's well-known at this point that the Xbox Series X can support up to 8K visuals and 120 frames per-second, although it'd be naïve to suggest that most games will reach levels even close to that. Due to the complexities involved, it's more likely that we'll see most games running at 4K, 30/60fps for at least the first...
News Ori Dev Suggests 1TB Storage Is 'Just Too Small' For Next-Gen Consoles
"Prepare for housekeeping a lot more"
Moon Studios Game Director Thomas Mahler has been discussing both the Xbox Series X and PS5 in a recent discussion on Resetera, focusing on the differences between their two solid state drives. As part of this, he noted that he felt the Xbox Series X could render games at 4K more regularly and/or at better...
Reminder The Massive Xbox Deals Unlocked Sale Ends Today
Hundreds of games on offer
Update (Mon 15th Jun, 2020 17:05 BST): Today is your last chance to take advantage of this sale. If there's something you've been meaning to buy, we highly suggest adding it to your cart ASAP! Original story (Sat 13th Jun, 2020 15:00 BST): Microsoft unexpectedly sprung a massive Xbox Deals Unlocked Sale on us last week,...
Reminder These 10 Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass Today
Discounts available
We've already seen lots of fantastic games added to Xbox Game Pass so far this month (with more to come), but unfortunately ten titles are also set to leave the service later today. The following games will all be removed over the next 24 hours, but until then, you can get up to 20% off each of them if you want to permanently...
News Twin-Stick Shooter West Of Dead Launches On Xbox Game Pass This Week
Descend into the grim and gritty world of Purgatory
Raw Fury and Upstream Arcade have announced that fast-paced twin-stick shooter West of Dead is coming to Xbox One and PC this week on June 18, and will also be available at launch on Xbox Game Pass. You can watch the trailer for West of Dead above, which features the voice of American actor Ron...
News Star Wars: Squadrons Flies Onto Xbox One In October, Watch The Trailer
Master the art of starfighter combat
Suit up, pilots! EA has revealed the first trailer for Star Wars: Squadrons, which is officially coming to Xbox One on October 2nd and will include cross-play with PS4 and PC. You can pre-order the game now from the Microsoft Store. According to its official website, Star Wars: Squadrons will allow you to...
News Smart Delivery Will Be Enabled For Participating Xbox Game Pass Titles On Series X
Automatic upgrades at no extra cost
Microsoft has just unveiled a new article detailing how Smart Delivery will work on Xbox One and Xbox Series X, allowing you to buy a supported game and play the best version on either console, without having to pay twice. The article is a general recap of what we've already learned about Smart Delivery, such as...
Video Microsoft Highlights 8 Indie Games Coming To Xbox
Spellbreak, Dead Static Drive and more
Yesterday marked day two of the Guerrilla Collective digital festival hosted by Kinda Funny Games' Greg Miller, and as part of it, Microsoft showcased eight ID@Xbox games coming to Xbox One and/or Xbox Series X, spanning everything from a battle royale RPG to a cosmic horror driving game described as "Grand...
News In Sound Mind Brings Psychological Horror To Xbox Series X Next Year
From indie dev We Create Stuff
Independent publisher Modus Games and developer We Create Stuff have announced In Sound Mind, a first-person psychological horror game coming to Xbox Series X in 2021. The game, which will be exclusive to next-gen consoles and PC, will feature "frenetic puzzles, unique boss fights, and original music by The Living...
UK Charts Forza Horizon 4 Races Back Into The Top Ten
Back in the driving seat
This past week's top ten boxed UK sales chart saw EA Sports' FIFA 20 drop to third after topping the table last week, with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe surprisingly taking the crown. Elsewhere, it was generally business as usual, with Grand Theft Auto V moving up a single place to fourth, and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare dropping...
News A Way Out Developer To Reveal Next Game Later This Week
At EA Play Live
2018's co-op prison-break adventure A Way Out was a smash hit for developer Hazelight Studios, which previously gave us the critically-acclaimed Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons in 2013. Now, studio head Josef Fares has confirmed we'll get a look at the team's next game later this week at EA Play Live 2020, revealing that it'll just be...
Sunday14th Jun 2020
News Microsoft Registers 'Xbox Series' Trademark, Will Lockhart Be Revealed Soon?
The speculation continues
It feels like a week doesn't go by without us hearing about something related to Xbox Lockhart - despite Microsoft not having officially revealed it yet! The heavily rumoured, cheaper next-gen console is all-but confirmed, and now a new trademark has ramped up the speculation once more. As reported by Generación Xbox...
News Some Timed PS5 Exclusives Could Arrive On Xbox Within A Few Months
But no guarantees
In our Xbox Series X focused roundup of Sony's recent PS5 event, we noted that the show featured 10+ games that were described as "console exclusive for a limited time." And according to PlayStation's Head of Global Marketing and Consumer Experience Eric Lempel, those timed exclusive deals last anywhere from a few months to a...
News The Outlast Trials Introduces Co-Op To The Fear-Driven Series In 2021
New teaser trailer
Red Barrels has unveiled a new teaser trailer for The Outlast Trials as part of the PC Gaming Show 2020, giving us a brief look at what to expect from the latest entry in the series. We don't know a whole lot about the game for now (console platforms haven't been announced yet), but according to the developer, The Outlast Trials...
Quiz In What Year Were These Xbox One Games Released?
Test your knowledge in our quiz
It's quiz time! The Xbox One has acquired over 2000 games since its original launch back in 2013, but can you remember when the following ten titles were released? It's harder than you might think!
News Sea Of Thieves' Concurrent Player Peak On Steam Continues To Rise
Nearly 60,000 peak players!
When Rare's Sea of Thieves sailed onto Steam last week it was able to grab the attention of more than 10,000 players on the platform and made it into the top sellers list. Well now, just over a week later, it's managed to reach an all-time peak of 59,404 concurrent players. Once again, that makes it one of the top 100...
News Phantasy Star Online 2 Episode 4 Hits Xbox One And PC This August
More episodes on the way
The first major content update release for Phantasy Star Online 2 in North America officially arrives this August for Xbox One and PC. Episode 4 will introduce "new Story Missions, Urgent Quests, Battle Arena, Crafting, and much more." A new trailer for the update was revealed during IGN's Summer of Gaming event, which you...
News It's Been Six Months Since The Xbox Series X Was Officially Unveiled
Remember The Game Awards?
It's been six months since we first got a look at the Xbox Series X. Well, six months and two days. The console was officially unveiled at The Game Awards 2019 back on December 12, with Xbox head Phil Spencer taking to the stage to unveil that incredible in-engine footage of Senua's Saga: Hellblade II, as well as the...
News Life Is Strange Dev Reveals New Look At Twin Mirror, Coming To Xbox One
Psychological thriller
Dontnod Entertainment - the developer behind the critically acclaimed Life is Strange series - has unveiled an official teaser trailer for its upcoming psychological thriller Twin Mirror. The brief snippet gives us a look at the game's story, which centres around former investigative journalist Sam Higgs, who is forced to...
Saturday13th Jun 2020
Rumour July's Xbox Series X Event Will 'Absolutely Bring The Heat'
Third-party games also set to feature
Microsoft is set to host a big first-party focused Xbox Series X event in July, and according to a trusted industry insider, the company will "absolutely bring the heat" for the Xbox 20/20 showcase. The comments were made by Shinobi602, Communications Manager at Wushu Studios, who explained to fans on Resetera...
News The Xbox Series X Dashboard Will 'Be The Same' As Xbox One, Claims Insider
Speed and performance to be improved
Back in May, it was suggested in a GameSpot interview with Xbox director of program management Jason Ronald that the Xbox Series X would be getting a revamped dashboard. But based on new comments from The Verge's Tom Warren, it looks like those improvements might be primarily under the hood. Speaking on Twitter,...
Pick One Which Of These Xbox One Games Is Most Underrated?
Give us your opinion
Welcome back to Pick One! This week, we're finally moving onto the Xbox One, taking a look at three arguably underrated games that originated during the early years of the system. Let's take a look at what we're working with: Ryse: Son of Rome (2013) This stunning visual spectacle was developed by Crytek as a launch title for...
News AT&T Reportedly Looking To Offload Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
Sale would include NetherRealm, Rocksteady and more
A report from CNBC suggests AT&T is eager to sell its video game division Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment for around $4 billion to help pay off some of its debt, valued at almost $200 billion. Parties that are believed to have shown interest so far include Take-Two, Electronic Arts, and...
Video Here's The Stunning First Trailer For Mafia: Definitive Edition
Welcome back Tommy
There's been a lot of hype around Mafia: Definitive Edition since screenshots of the remake were unveiled last month, and now we've been treated to the game's first trailer. Revealed as part of the PC Gaming Show 2020, the trailer is purely story focused, highlighting the narrative centred around protagonist Tommy Angelo...
Video 14 Minutes Of Gameplay From Xbox Series X Launch Title Yakuza: Like A Dragon
Also coming to Xbox One
14 minutes of Yakuza: Like a Dragon gameplay featuring an interview with SEGA Senior Localization Producer Scott Strichart was recently unveiled during IGN's Summer of Gaming event. You can watch the video above, which gives us a look at Yakuza 7's turn-based gameplay, the various types of enemies you'll encounter, and even...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (June 13th)
Trying out No Man's Sky?
Welcome to the weekend! We're spoilt for choice again on Xbox over the next few days, with loads of new Xbox Game Pass additions including No Man's Sky and two Kingdom Hearts collections, while Xbox Live Free Play Days and the massive Deals Unlocked Sale are ongoing as we
Friday12th Jun 2020
News These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox One Next Week (June 16-19)
Update: West of Dead added
There are over ten more games coming to the Microsoft Store for Xbox One next week, including the likes of Desperados III, Disintegration and Session. Additionally, The Bard's Tale ARPG: Remastered and Resnarkled joins Xbox Game Pass on the day it releases next week on June 18. Plenty to look forward to! Let's take a look...
Video Here's 11 Minutes Of Xbox Series X FPS Second Extinction
"An intense 3 player co-op shooter"
Xbox Series X (and Xbox One) co-op shooter Second Extinction was first revealed during last month's Inside Xbox show, and we've now been treated to 11 minutes of gameplay footage. It comes courtesy of IGN's Summer of Gaming event, with the footage said to be from a pre-beta version of the game. Lead Producer...
News Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare's Multiplayer Is Free To Play This Weekend
Available in Warzone
Activision has announced that it's hosting another free Call of Duty: Modern Warfare multiplayer weekend on Xbox One. It'll be available from today, June 12 at 5pm BST until Monday, June 15 at 5pm BST. You'll be able to join the free multiplayer weekend via Call of Duty: Warzone, which will feature two accessible playlists. The...
Roundup Every Xbox Series X Game Revealed During Sony's PS5 Event
Third-party goodness
Update: We've updated the "timed exclusives" section below with various PS5 games that are described as being "console exclusive for a limited time." Original Story: Sony held a digital event for the PS5 yesterday, which included the reveals of a selection of games coming to Xbox Series X as well. We've already covered plenty...
Talking Point Xbox Fans, How Do You Feel After Sony's PS5 Event?
Has your opinion changed?
You're probably well aware by now that Sony held a PlayStation 5 games reveal event yesterday. You can still watch the full show here at Pure Xbox (we've also got an Xbox Series X focused roundup), and we're interested to know how you feel from an Xbox perspective following the e
News Early Comparisons Suggest The Xbox Series X Is Smaller Than The PS5
Based on disc drive size
Fans have already begun creating comparisons between the Xbox Series X and PS5 following the latter's hardware reveal last night, and so far, it looks like the Xbox Series X is significantly smaller. The mock-up you see above (thanks Lucas Liaskos) is based on the size of the disc drives (he says the controllers might not...
News Star Wars: Squadrons Revealed, Trailer Drops Next Week
Update: Footage incoming
Update (Fri 12th Jun, 2020 19:05 BST): EA has confirmed that it'll be revealing a trailer for Star Wars: Squadrons next week on Monday, June 15 at 8AM PT (4PM BST) on YouTube. Original story (Fri 12th Jun, 2020 17:30 BST): Star Wars: Squadrons has been revealed via a leak on the official Xbox website. According to...
News Aaron Greenberg Reminds Us Third-Party Games Will "Look And Play Great" On Xbox Series X
Also known as the world's most powerful console
Sony has finally revealed the PlayStation 5. As you've likely already seen, a lot of the same third-party games announced for this system are coming to the Xbox Series X. So how impressive will they be on Microsoft's next-generation video game hardware? GM of Xbox Game Marketing, Aaron Greenberg, took...
News Early Gameplay Footage Has Leaked Of Ubisoft's Gods And Monsters
Said to be a year old
Ubisoft's action-adventure game Gods & Monsters hasn't yet received a release date for Xbox One and Xbox Series X, but gameplay footage has already leaked onto the internet. This is due to a mistake on the Google Stadia platform, which made an early build of the game available to play under the codename Orpheus. Various...
News Dystopian Adventure Pragmata Will Launch For Xbox Series X In 2022
New game from Capcom
Capcom has announced that Pragmata is coming to Xbox Series X in 2022. The game was revealed during Sony's PS5 digital event yesterday, and you can watch the Announcement Trailer above. The company doesn't have much to say about it for now, aside from that it's set in a "dystopian near-future on Earth’s Moon," and will take...
News Cel-Shaded Classic XIII Is Getting A Remake This November
17 years later
It's been well over a year since XIII Remake was first announced, but now it's been confirmed that the game will be arriving for Xbox One on November 10, 2020. The new date was revealed via IGN's Summer of Gaming event. If you've never played it, XIII is a cel-shaded FPS game that released for the original Xbox back in 2003, and...
News Nickelodeon Kart Racers 2 Slimes Its Way To Xbox One This October
"The Nicktoons are back and ready to race"
Nickelodeon Kart Racers 2 - the sequel to the 2018 title from developer Bamtang Games - is coming to Xbox One this October. An official trailer for the game was revealed during IGN's Summer of Gaming show. According to the official blurb on IGN's YouTube page, the game will feature new tracks, online play,...
Thursday11th Jun 2020
News Xbox Series X Spotted On Amazon With Placeholder Price
Update: Just an error, suggests Amazon
Update (Thu 11th Jun, 2020 12:50 BST): Amazon UK PR has commented to IGN specifically about the PS5 console and games listings that were spotted on the website yesterday, calling them "an error" and saying the £599.99 next-gen console "was priced as a dummy product with a dummy price." Original story (Wed...
Video Microsoft Unveils New Trailer For The Xbox Series X
The hype train rolls on
Microsoft has revealed a new, updated trailer for the Xbox Series X on the Xbox YouTube page. This one, which it's calling "Power Your Dreams," splices bits of hardware footage with representative gameplay from the likes of Assassin's Creed Valhalla and Bright Memory Infinite, as well as the all-new boot screen logo. The new...
News These Games Now Support Mods On Xbox Game Pass For PC
The list is growing
Microsoft has unveiled a new article on Xbox Wire detailing the improvements that have come to the Xbox (Beta) app on PC, including a more streamlined and speedier interface. Additionally, it also explained how mods have been improved and made easier to implement for select games. You can see an in-depth video on this above,...
Poll Which Design Do You Prefer? Xbox Series X Or PS5?
Make your pick
So, it's finally happened. Sony has revealed the design of the PlayStation 5, which will be released later this year in two variants - a normal version and a "Digital Edition," with no price announced as of yet. Naturally, we have to compare the two. Both the Xbox Series X and PS5 have ditched the flat, boxed designs of the Xbox One...
News GTA V Is Coming To Xbox Series X With Performance Upgrades And New Content
Relieve the adventures of Michael, Franklin and Trevor
Rockstar Games has announced that Grand Theft Auto V is coming to Xbox Series X in the second half of 2021. The company revealed an Announcement Trailer during the Sony PS5 digital event earlier today, noting that the game will be "expanded and enhanced" for next-gen platforms. In a follow-up
News Custom Gamerpics Have Been Re-Enabled On Xbox One
Previously turned off in March
If you've been waiting to upload a new gamerpic on Xbox One, we've got some good news - Microsoft has re-enabled the feature. It was previously turned off back in March to "streamline moderation and ensure the best experience for our community," along with club pics and club backgrounds. The company hasn't officially...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free This Weekend (June 11-14)
Update: Discounts added
Update: Microsoft has now confirmed more discounts for the titles featured in this weekend's Free Play Days promotion, which you can check out over at the official Xbox Wire website. Original story: It's Thursday, so you know what that means - Xbox Live Free Play Days! Three more games have been made available to try this...
News Sony Finally Reveals PS5 Design, Two Versions Announced
Will Xbox do the same with Lockhart?
Sony has officially revealed the design of the PlayStation 5 during its digital reveal event. Two different models have been announced - a normal version and a "Digital Edition" without a disc drive. It's an interesting move, given that Xbox is rumoured to be unveiling its cheaper, lesser powered "Lockhart"...
Reminder Six Games Have Been Added To Xbox Game Pass Today
Update: All six now available
Update (Thu 11th Jun, 2020 14:50 BST): No Man's Sky has now been added to Xbox Game Pass, meaning that all six games are available to download via the service. Enjoy! Original story (Thu 11th Jun, 2020 13:00 BST): We know we only told you about June's Xbox Game Pass line-up yesterday, but a massive six games are being...
News Hellblade 2 Will Use Unreal Engine 5, Confirms Microsoft
More footage in July?
Microsoft has confirmed that Ninja Theory's Senua's Saga: Hellblade II will use Unreal Engine 5 on Xbox Series X. The company revealed the info via a new Xbox Wire post in which it detailed "everything you need to know about Xbox Series X and the future of Xbox... so far." The bit that applies to Hellblade 2 can be found in...
News Don't Worry, Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare's Season 4 Update Isn't 84GB
Update: Activision says it's resolved
Update (Thu 11th Jun, 2020 19:50 BST): Activision Support has released a new statement saying the issue has been resolved, but we're getting conflicting reports from fans. For some who have already begun downloading the 84GB update, cancelling it is apparently deleting their games entirely. If you're in this...
Friday12th Jun 2020
News Remedy Announces Control Is Heading To Xbox Series X
More details to follow
In the midst of all the hectic announcements following Sony's PS5 digital event earlier today, Remedy Entertainment subtly announced that Control is coming to Xbox Series X. Unfortunately, that's pretty much all we have to go on for now. As you can see above, the company says that more details will be shared at a later...
Thursday11th Jun 2020
News Resident Evil Village Will 'Bring Fear To New Heights' On Xbox Series X
Releasing next year
Capcom has announced that Resident Evil Village is coming to Xbox Series X in 2021. The company unleashed a three-minute Announcement Trailer as part of the Sony PS5 digital event earlier today, which you can see above. The game is said to take place a few years after Resident Evil 7 biohazard, with Ethan Winters and his wife...
Live PS5 Games Reveal, Xbox Series X Titles Likely To Feature
Sony's digital event
In case you weren't already aware, Sony is hosting a digital event for the PlayStation 5 today focused around games. The company says that it will be sharing a look at titles from studios both larger and smaller, newer and more established - in an event that will last just over an hour. You can watch it live above. We're...
News Dirt 5 Dev Praises Xbox Series X SSD, Says It Loads Data 'Ridiculously Fast'
"We’re going to be able to get into races super fast"
Microsoft has posted a new interview with Codemasters on its official Xbox Wire website, talking to Technical Director David Springate about optimising Dirt 5 for Xbox Series X. Springate heavily praised the system in the interview, pointing out various features that he's excited about such as...
Video Here's Your First, Ultra-Sweaty Look At NBA 2K21 On Next-Gen
Coming Fall 2020
2K has provided fans with a first look at NBA 2K21 on next-gen, and the results are gloriously sweaty! The company unveiled an announcement trailer during Sony's PS5 reveal event earlier today. While no mention was made about an Xbox Series X version at the time, Microsoft's Aaron Greenberg later noted that the game "will look and...
News Xbox Exec Congratulates Phil Spencer On 30 Years At Microsoft
"A great leader and a great friend"
This year marks the 30th year since Xbox boss Phil Spencer officially joined Microsoft on a full-time basis, and Xbox CFO Tim Stuart has publicly congratulated him on Twitter. Taking to the social media platform, Stuart noted that the Xbox head has been "a great leader and a great friend," and shared a picture of...
News Transformers: Battlegrounds Hits Xbox One This October
Assemble your squad
Bandai Namco, Hasbro, Outright Games and CoatsinkOutright Games have announced that Transformers: Battlegrounds is coming to Xbox One this October. While there isn't much information to go on for now, the story is said to bring the "timeless, legendary war between Autobots and Decepticons to life in a never before seen way."...
News inXile Brings The Bard's Tale ARPG To Xbox Game Pass On June 18
"Ready thyself for sick lute drops"
Although Microsoft has already locked in The Bard's Tale ARPG: Remastered and Resnarkled as one of next week's Xbox Game Pass releases, inXile Entertainment has now shared additional information about this returning classic on its official website along with an announcement trailer. You'll be pleased to hear it's...
News Hitman 3 Brings Its Globetrotting Adventure To Xbox Series X Next Year
The dramatic conclusion to the World of Assassination trilogy
IO Interactive has announced that Hitman 3 is coming to Xbox One and Xbox Series X in January 2021. The game serves as the conclusion to the World of Assassination trilogy, and will "take players around the world on a globetrotting adventure to sprawling sandbox locations." In a new blog...
News Metal: Hellsinger Is A Hardcore Rhythm FPS, Coming To Xbox Series X
"Strike terror into the hearts of demons"
Ever wanted to shoot demons in the face to hardcore heavy metal music? That's exactly what you'll be able to do in Metal: Hellsinger, coming to Xbox One and Xbox Series X in 2021. The game was revealed as part of IGN's Summer of Gaming event last night, and you can watch the trailer above. Metal:...
News Alex Kidd In Miracle World Is Getting A Remake With Brand-New Levels
The 80s classic returns
Here's a blast from the past! The classic 80s SEGA platformer Alex Kidd in Miracle World is getting a remake for various platforms including Xbox, set to arrive sometime in 2021. The new trailer for Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX was revealed during yesterday's IGN Summer of Gaming event. Its Steam page reveals it'll include...
Wednesday10th Jun 2020
News Another 10 Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass Soon
Update: We have a date
Update (Wed 10th June, 2020 18:00 BST): Microsoft has now confirmed that 10 of these games will leave Xbox Game Pass on June 15th, but Screamride will no longer be removed. We’ve updated this post to remove Screamride from the Leaving Soon section of the article. Original Story (Sat 30th May, 2020 13:30 BST): Microsoft...
News These 8 Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass This Month
Microsoft announces more titles
Microsoft has officially announced the next batch of games coming to Xbox Game Pass for console and PC in June, with six of them set to land tomorrow, June 11th. One of these is Hello Games' No Man's Sky, which was previously announced as coming to Xbox Game Pass a couple of weeks ago. The rumoured Kingdom Hearts HD...
News Train Sim World 2 Arrives At The Xbox One Platform This August
"The evolution of train simulation"
Update: Train Sim World 2 is now releasing for Xbox One a little later on August 20, 2020. Original story: Dovetail Games has announced that Train Sim World 2 is coming to Xbox One later this year on August 6, 2020. The company is describing the game as "the evolution of train simulation." Train Sim World 2...
Roundup Get Big Discounts On Xbox Game Pass Ultimate With These Deals
Update: New deals added
Update (Wed 10th Jun, 2020 16:45 BST): You can now save a little more! Amazon and Best Buy have reduced their Xbox Game Pass Ultimate: 3 Month Membership offers to $22.99. We've updated the listings in the original story below. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate: 3 Month Membership for $22.99 at Amazon
News Bang & Olufsen Working On 'New Premium Tier Of Gaming Audio' For Xbox
Partnership announced
Danish audio specialist Bang & Olufsen has revealed that it has partnered with Xbox with deliver a "a new audio proposition to cater for the high-end segment within gaming." While details remain thin on the ground for now (more information will apparently be revealed soon), the two companies' joint proposition will...
News EA's Rumoured Mass Effect Trilogy Reportedly Targeting A Fall 2020 Release
More info expected to be revealed next week
You might recall last month how Venture Beat ran a story about the possible return of Commander Shepard in a Mass Effect trilogy. Although we were meant to be finding out if this was more than a rumour this week, EA Play has obviously been postponed until next week. This hasn't necessarily stopped us from...
News You Can Get Sonic Mania & A Movie For £1.99 This Week On Xbox
New Gamer Flicks promotion
Fancy a movie night? Been thinking about buying Sonic Mania for a while? Then have we got the deal for you! For the rest of this week (until 11:59 PM GMT on June 15), Microsoft is offering a free Xbox One copy of Sonic Mania with featured purchases from its "Gamer Flicks" movie sale, with titles as low as £1.99. You can...
News Session Joins Xbox Game Preview On June 17, Download The Free Trial Now
"The most authentic and grounded skateboarding experience"
Crea-ture Studios has announced that upcoming skateboarding game Session is coming to Xbox Game preview on June 17. But you don't have to wait - there's a free trial available right now! If you head over to the Microsoft Store, you'll find an option to download the trial. It includes the...
News Dead Space Writer Teases Next-Gen Game Reveal For This Week
"I’ve been working on a big videogame for almost 2 years now"
Writer Antony Johnston, who has previously worked on the likes of Dead Space, ZombiU and Shadow of Mordor, has teased that he's been working on a "big videogame" that will be revealed at Sony's PS5 digital event tomorrow. Speaking on Twitter, Johnston explained that he's been working...
News Halo 3: ODST Firefight Is Joining The Master Chief Collection This Summer
Prepare to drop
343 Industries has announced that Halo 3: ODST Firefight will be added to Halo: The Master Chief Collection on Xbox One and PC later this summer. You can see the teaser above. If you haven't played it, Firefight is a mode for up to four players in which you fight against waves of Covenant attackers across a variety of maps. While...
Reminder The Elder Scrolls Online: Greymoor Is Now Available For Xbox One
Return to Skyrim
The highly-anticipated Greymoor expansion for The Elder Scrolls Online is now available on Xbox, featuring a new standalone story set in the underworld of Blackreach and the snow-swept region of Western Skyrim. The expansion is available in two forms from the Microsoft Store - as an upgrade for existing The Elder's Scrolls Online...
News It's Official, No Man's Sky Hits Xbox Game Pass Tomorrow
With new cross-play support
Hello Games' No Man's Sky is officially coming to Xbox Game Pass tomorrow, June 11 for Xbox One and Windows 10 PC users, and it's also adding all-new cross-play support across multiple platforms. Microsoft revealed this earlier today as part of a new lineup of titles coming to Xbox Game Pass, while Hello Games confirmed...
News Chivalry 2 Is Coming To Xbox Series X With Multi-Platform Cross-Play
Update: Watch the trailer
Update: The official trailer has now been revealed as part of the IGN Summer of Gaming event. Watch it above! Original Story: The second entry in publisher Deep Silver and developer Torn Banner Studios' Chivalry series is coming to Xbox Series X, according to a official trailer that accidentally went live earlier today...
Tuesday9th Jun 2020
Deals Another 30+ Games Have Been Added To This Week's Xbox Sale
As if the Deals Unlocked Sale wasn't enough!
As you probably already know, Xbox has a huge Deals Unlocked Sale currently going on until June 15. But as usual for a Tuesday, Microsoft has now also unveiled a (small) additional selection of games, bundles and add-ons as part of its Deals with Gold and Spotlight offers. This is by far the smallest...
Poll Which Has Been Your Favourite Xbox Console To Date?
Original? 360? Xbox One?
Here's something that'll make veteran Xbox fans feel old - the original system was first released almost twenty years ago back on November 15, 2001. Since then, players have enjoyed countless gaming sessions across multiple generations of Xbox devices, racking up some serious playtime along the way. But which of those...
News Security Researcher Points To More Evidence Of Rumoured Xbox Lockhart
Found in Windows library files
Various rumours have suggested for some time now that Microsoft is planning to unveil a second next-gen console codenamed "Xbox Lockhart" this year. And on Twitter, a security researcher and Windows reverse engineer has pointed to more evidence that the console seemingly exists. The Twitter user TitleOS posted a...
News Destiny 2 Will Support 4K, 60FPS On Xbox Series X, Free Next-Gen Upgrade
Will also support crossplay with Xbox One
Bungie has announced more details on next-gen versions of Destiny 2 in its "next chapter" livestream, which also revealed that the Destiny 2: Beyond Light expansion will be released in September. In regards to the Xbox Series X version, the company confirmed that the game will run at 4K, 60fps on the new...
News Consoles Will Still Be Around "For A Long Time," Suggests Phil Spencer
"I don't think Xbox Series X is our last console"
Xbox head Phil Spencer has been speaking to Wired in an interview about the Xbox Series X and where Microsoft's gaming division could be headed in years to come. As part of this, Spencer reiterated that the Xbox team is "going to be focusing on the player and the devices that they have that fit in...
Talking Point What Are Your Favourite Hidden Gems On Xbox Game Pass?
Give us your favourites
Those who have been part of the Pure Xbox community for some time now will know how much we love Xbox Game Pass. The subscription service offers up hundreds of quality games in its library across Xbox One and PC, and as a result, it's easy to miss out on some hidden gems from time-to-time. If you're an Xbox Game Pass...
News Destiny 2's Next Expansion Is Beyond Light, Arriving In September
Two more expansions also announced
Bungie has announced the next chapter of Destiny 2 in a livestream, revealing that an expansion called Beyond Light is coming to the game on September 22. The new expansion will focus on the destination of Europa - moon of Jupiter - and will bring back the elusive Exo Stranger from the first game in the series. It...
News 2D Action RPG CrossCode Arrives On Xbox One This July
And it should be available on Xbox Game Pass
The Microsoft Store has revealed the western release date for the very positively received 2D action RPG CrossCode. It'll be released next month on 9th July (the same day as the Japanese launch) and will be priced at $19.99 USD - pre-orders are also live. The game is receiving a physical release on the...
News Xbox Is Reportedly Getting A New, Overhauled Mobile App
Expected to be ready before Xbox Series X
Last week, screenshots were leaked of an upcoming Xbox Store redesign on consoles, which appears to be heading to Xbox One and Xbox Series X in the future. And now, Windows Central is reporting that the Xbox app for Android and iOS is also being rebuilt from the ground-up. According to the website's...
News It Looks Like EA Sports UFC 4 Will Be Revealed Soon
A PlayStation listing has leaked
It appears as though EA Sports UFC 4 could be revealed during next week's EA Play Live 2020 event on June 18, as a PS4 listing for the game has leaked via the website PS4Patches (thanks Gematsu). The website in question tracks patches that are uploaded to Sony's network, with EA Sports UFC 4 hidden under a codenamed...
News Bungie Explains Why It Doesn't Want To Make A Destiny 3
"We don't believe a sequel is the right direction for the game"
Following the next chapter of Destiny 2 reveal earlier today, Bungie outlined more details on the future of the game via a blog post on its website, also highlighting why it doesn't want to make a Destiny 3. The company noted that it's "investing in Destiny 2 for years to come", with...
News Dirt 5's Career Mode Will Feature Split-Screen For Up To Four Players
Better together
Codemasters has unveiled a new Career mode deep dive for upcoming Xbox One and Xbox Series X game Dirt 5, discussing its narrative, split-screen feature and more. In the story, it says you'll be focused on "standing out above the rest," with popular voice actors Troy Baker and Nolan North playing the roles of two main characters in...
News Bungie's Next Game Might Be A Comedic RPG With "Whimsical Characters"
As suggested by new job listings
Bungie appears to have revealed details on its next IP via a couple of job listings on its careers site for a Incubation Investment Designer and Incubation Art Director (thanks TheGamePost, VGC). According to one of the listings, the Destiny studio is creating something "c
Monday8th Jun 2020
News Xbox Boss: "Our Strategy Is Centred Around The Player, Not The Device"
Phil Spencer talks Xbox Series X launch
Xbox boss Phil Spencer has been talking once again about the upcoming launch of the Xbox Series X, this time with the BBC. In an interview focused primarily on the challenges of launching in the midst of a pandemic, Spencer highlighted the desire the make the Xbox Series X "as affordable as possible": "We've...
News Xbox Bundles Appear To Be Leaving Digital Codes Behind
"With Digital Direct, no codes are required."
With the release of the Cyberpunk 2077 Xbox One X Limited Edition Bundle last week, owners quickly noticed that no digital codes had been included - instead, Microsoft is using a feature called "Digital Direct" to ensure all content is redeemed to your Microsoft account during setup. This feature isn't...
Tuesday9th Jun 2020
News We Have Not Pushed Any Events Back, Insists Xbox Exec
Update: Aaron Greenberg comments on rumour
Update (Tue 9th Jun, 2020 00:25 BST): GM of Xbox Games Marketing Aaron Greenberg has commented on this, stating that the company has "not pushed anything back": "We have not pushed anything back, our plan remains to have our next digital show in July and teams are working hard on that." At the time of...
Monday8th Jun 2020
Guide 15+ Assassin's Creed Games In The Huge Xbox Deals Unlocked Sale
Prices as low as £2.69
Last week saw the beginning of the Xbox Deals Unlocked Sale, which is currently ongoing until June 15th. There are over 300 Xbox 360 and Xbox One games discounted as part of the promotion, including a massive Assassin's Creed sale spanning the series' entire 13-year history. Below, we've highlighted every individual...
News The New Cyberpunk 2077 Xbox One X Is Hiding A Secret Message
This is pretty cool
The Cyberpunk 2077 Limited Edition Xbox One X Bundle was officially made available a few days ago in various regions, and lots of fans have already got their hands on it. In the process, one eagle-eyed Reddit has user spotted that the console is actually hiding a secret message (thanks VG247).
Video Here's A First Look At Gameplay For Project CARS 3
"Your Ultimate Driver Journey"
Bandai Namco and Slightly Mad Studios sprung a surprise on us last week with the reveal of Project CARS 3, which is coming to Xbox One this summer. And now, we've also got some raw gameplay to look over. The video above comes courtesy of GameRiot, and features eight minutes of early Project CARS 3 beta footage. The...
News Need for Speed Heat Is Getting Cross-Play, First EA Title To Do So
Also coming to the EA Access Vault
General Manager of Criterion Games Matt Webster has posted a new update on the official Need for Speed website regarding the future of Need for Speed Heat. While confirming that the June 9 update for the game will be its last, Webster also revealed that cross-play is being added for multiple platforms. Starting...
News We'll Get A Look At More Next-Gen Games Later This Week
PS5 event rescheduled
Sony has confirmed that it has rescheduled its planned PS5 games reveal event for this Thursday, June 11. The showcase, which will give a first look at games for the system, was originally scheduled to take place last week but was postponed in light of anti-racist protests. So far, we know that the event will run for just over...
UK Charts Football Fever Takes Over As FIFA 20 Tops The Table
Champione, ole, ole, ole
This week's top ten boxed UK sales chart saw a new number one surprisingly crowned in the form of EA Sports' FIFA 20, which jumped four places from 5th to 1st. We're not sure where the boost in sales came from, although it quite possibly has something to do with the English Premier League soon returning on June 17th...
Sunday7th Jun 2020
Talking Point What Xbox Series X Limited Editions Are You Hoping For?
Halo Infinite? Hellblade?
The Xbox One X has received some fantastic limited edition bundles in recent years, capped off with arguably the very best earlier this week in the form of the Cyberpunk 2077 Xbox One X. That was actually the last limited edition version of the console to ever be released, so Microsoft's attention now turns to the future...
Video A Playable Five-Year-Old Build Of Dead Island 2 Has Leaked
Footage on YouTube
An early, playable PC build of Dead Island 2 has been leaked online, allegedly via message board 4Chan. Various YouTubers have since posted footage of the unfinished game, and Eurogamer has reportedly verified the build is the work of then-Dead Island 2 developer Yager Development. You can catch a video of the game courtesy of...
News Cyberpunk 2077's Xbox One X Bundle Includes The First DLC Expansion
Continue your stay in Night City
If you're still unsure about whether or not you should purchase the Cyberpunk 2077 Xbox One X Limited Edition bundle, it's worth pointing out that it will also include a digital copy of the game and the first DLC expansion. While we're sure some of our readers are already aware of this, we thought it was a rather...
News Easy Day Studios' Skater XL Has Been Postponed Until Later In July
"We appreciate your understanding"
Easy Day Studios' SkaterXL has been on the radar of many Xbox skateboarding fans for some time now, but you'll have to wait a little longer to get your hands on it. Despite initially targeting a July 7th release, the developer has now pushed the skate sim back to July 28th. Announcing the delay in a Twitter post,...
Saturday6th Jun 2020
Pick One Which Of These Xbox Movie Tie-Ins Would You Make Backwards Compatible?
You can only pick one!
It's time for the return of Pick One! This week, we're focusing on movie tie-ins, of which there have been many throughout Xbox history. The following three titles weren't massively successful from a critical standpoint, but have all retained plenty of fans throughout the past couple of decades. So, let's say Microsoft has...
Quiz How Well Do You Know Forza Horizon?
Test your knowledge in our quiz
It's quiz time! Forza Horizon has become one of Playground Games and Xbox Game Studios' most cherished series' over the past few years due to its vast numbers of vehicles, fantastic map designs and superb blend of arcade and simulation style racing. But how much do you know about the franchise to date? Let's find...
News The Xbox App Has Begun Rolling Out Mod Support For PC Games
Into the Breach, State of Decay and more
Ever since the new Xbox (Beta) app for PC was first released, players have been questioning whether their favourite PC games, including Xbox Game Pass titles, will eventually get mod support. Now, it looks like Microsoft has begun rolling out this feature, with multiple games offering the ability to enable...
Video A Look At The Cancelled Marvel Avengers Game Running On Xbox 360
Avengers disassemble
In 2011 - long before Square Enix's Marvel's Avengers was announced - THQ Studio Australia and Blue Tongue Entertainment were working on their very own first-person version of the popular superhero series for Xbox 360 and multiple other platforms. Its release was planned to coincide with the first Avengers movie, but THQ began...
News EA Extends Madden NFL 21 Free Upgrade Offer For Xbox Series X
Due to fan feedback
Following the reveal of Madden NFL 21 during May's Inside Xbox broadcast, EA confirmed that Xbox One versions of the game would be upgraded to the Xbox Series X version for free until March 31, 2021. Now, the company has revealed that it has extended the offer until the release of Madden NFL 22. The program EA is using is called...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (June 6th)
Buying anything in the Deals Unlocked Sale?
The weekend starts here! As usual, there are plenty of Xbox deals to take advantage of over the next few days. Three games are available to try with Xbox Live Free Play Days, and there's a massive Deals Unlocked Sale currently ongoing at the Microsoft Store. Here's what we're playing over the next couple...
Friday5th Jun 2020
News These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox One Next Week (June 9-12)
The latest batch of games
Next week sees twelve more games coming to the Microsoft Store for Xbox One, with possibly a few more yet to be revealed. Xbox Wire hasn't unveiled a full list of titles for the week commencing June 8th as of yet, so we'll let you know if we hear of any additional releases. Let's take a look at the list of games below...
News Xbox Insiders Can Now Download A Free No Man's Sky Beta Test
In the Xbox Insiders Hub
Last month, Microsoft announced that No Man's Sky would be coming to Xbox Game Pass in June, along with a Windows 10 PC version of the game. It looks like the team is doing some preparation ahead of its release, as a new No Man's Sky Beta Test is now available for Xbox Insiders. If you're subscribed to the Xbox Insiders...
News The Cyberpunk 2077 Limited Edition Xbox One X Is Now Available To Buy
Update: Selling out fast
Update: These are going in and out of stock across a variety of retailers. We advise you to keep checking regularly! Please note that some links on this page are affiliate links, which means if you click them and make a purchase we may receive a small percentage of the sale. Please read our FTC Disclosure for more...
Guide The Biggest Xbox 360 Offers In The Huge Deals Unlocked Sale
All backwards compatible on Xbox One
Yesterday marked the beginning of the Xbox Deals Unlocked Sale, which runs on the Microsoft Store until June 15. But since we first rounded up some of the major offers, a fairly wide array of backwards compatible Xbox games have also been added to the sale. So, with that in mind, we've picked out some of the...
News Former Rockstar Leaker Stamps Out Rumour About A Red Dead Redemption Remake
"There is not one bit of evidence"
You might have heard rumours over the past week about the possibility of Rockstar Games announcing a Red Dead Redemption remake (running on the Red Dead Redemption 2 engine) for Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5 and PC. The now-deleted post originally surfaced on
News Microsoft Is Offering £10 Off Custom Xbox Design Lab Controllers
Create your own controller
Looking to create your very own Xbox Wireless Controller? Now is the time to do so, as Microsoft is offering £10/$10 off all Xbox Design Lab controllers for a seemingly limited time. If you've never heard of Xbox Design Lab, it allows you to put together your own combination of colours and materials to create a custom...
News Epic Games: Unreal Engine 5 Will Run Well On All Next-Gen Platforms
"The next generation is going to be amazing for all gamers"
Epic Games' Tim Sweeney and Kim Libreri recently took part in an interview with GameSpot for the company's Play For All event, and talked more about Unreal Engine 5 and Xbox Series X. Last month, the company's
News The Next Chapter Of Destiny 2 Will Be Revealed On June 9, Confirms Bungie
Update: "The future of Destiny 2 arrives"
Update (Fri 5th Jun, 2020 12:40 BST): Bungie has since re-uploaded this clip (along with the other one you see below) and provided more details on where you can watch the big reveal next week. The company says you can "tune in for the next chapter of Destiny 2" on Mixer, YouTube and Twitch on June 9 at 9AM...
News 343 Industries Hiring For "New Project In The Halo Universe"
Looking for a Senior Producer
The Holiday 2020 release of Halo Infinite for PC, Xbox One and Xbox Series X is fast approaching, but according to a new job listing, 343 Industries is already looking towards a "new project in the Halo universe." This was spotted by Twitter user Klobrille earlier today, with the Microsoft Careers advert noting the 343...
News EA Play Live 2020 Has Been Postponed Until June 18
Pushed back a week
EA has announced that its EA Play Live event that was scheduled to take place next week on June 11th has been pushed back to June 18th. The company revealed the new date in a statement on Twitter. "With the important conversations taking place and important voices being heard around the world right now, we're moving our time to...
Thursday4th Jun 2020
Guide Huge Xbox Sale Unexpectedly Begins, Over 300 Games Discounted
Update: It's the Deals Unlocked Sale
Update (Fri 5th Jun, 2020 09:30 BST): It's now official! Xbox Live's Major Nelson has confirmed this is the "Deals Unlocked Sale", which is ongoing until June 15. You'll find a complete list of deals over at the Xbox website. Original Story (Thu 4th Jun, 2020 14:48 BST): Here's something we weren't expecting! A...
Guide Incredible Bargains Under £10 In The Deals Unlocked Xbox Sale
Fantastic games at low prices
Update (Fri 5th Jun, 2020 09:30 BST): Xbox Live's Major Nelson has confirmed this is the "Deals Unlocked Sale", which is ongoing until June 15. You'll find a complete list of deals over at the Xbox website. Original story (Thu 4th Jun, 2020 16:15 BST): Microsoft sprung a surprise Xbox sale on us earlier today and it's...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free This Weekend (June 4-7)
Starting today
Here we go again! Microsoft has made another three games available to play via its Xbox Live Free Play Days promotion over the next few days, complete with discounts for all titles. This week, the batch includes 2017's Sonic Forces, retro Konami collection Arcade Classics Anniversary, and the remastered, HD version of Super Monkey...
News Rare's Sea Of Thieves Is Already A Top Seller On Steam
Over 10,000 peak players
Yesterday, we noted that Xbox Game Studios title Sea of Thieves had been released on the Steam platform, two years after its initial release on PC. And so far, it looks like it's gone down a treat, with the game quickly rising to the top of the Steam "global top sellers" list. According to SteamCharts, Sea of Thieves has...
News You Can Now Play UEFA Euro 2020 For Free In PES 2020
Included with Xbox Game Pass
Huge football tournament UEFA Euro 2020 won't be taking place this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, but you can now play it in eFootball PES 2020. The free update went live earlier today, allowing you to sample the cup competition across a variety of modes. New cutscenes and animations for UEFA Euro 2020 are...
News Kingdoms Of Amalur Is Officially Getting A Remaster This August
Update: It's official!
Update (Thu 4th Jun, 2020 16:30 BST): It's official! Publisher THQ Nordic and developer Kaiko have announced that Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning is coming to Xbox One on August 18. A $109.99 Collector’s Edition will also reportedly be available, featuring a Alyn Shir collectible statue, soundtrack CD, Amalur key chain and...
News Epic Delays Launch Of Fortnite Chapter 2, Season 3 By A Further Week
"We appreciate your patience and understanding"
Epic Games has announced that it's delayed the start of Fortnite Chapter 2, Season 3 for a third time. The new season, which was previously scheduled for June 11, will now begin on Wednesday, June 17. Live event "The Device" is set to take place two days earlier on Monday, June 15. In a statement,...
Video Take A Look At The New Multiplayer Mode In SpongeBob SquarePants Rehydrated
Are you ready, kids?
SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated officially hits Xbox One later this month on June 23, and THQ Nordic has released a video of the game's multiplayer mode, which is brand-new to the remake. You can see footage of the multiplayer above, which takes the form of a horde mode for up to two players both...
News Battlefield V's Final Major Content Update Is Now Live On Xbox One
8.8GB download
EA revealed back in April that Battlefield V would be getting its final major content update this summer, and it's now available for download on Xbox One. The update adds two new maps (the all-new Al Marj Encampment and redesigned Provence), nine new weapons, six new vehicles, five new gadgets, and three new types of grenades...
Wednesday3rd Jun 2020
News New Screenshots Reveal Vastly Redesigned Xbox Store
What do you think?
Update: Journalist Brad Sams has posted a hands-on video with the new design via Thurrott, which you can see above. Original Story: Late last week, we shared the news that a mysterious "Mercury" app had appeared on some Xbox One owners' consoles, with Windows Central suggesting it w
News The Xbox Console Companion App For Windows 10 Is Being Replaced
By the new Xbox app
If you regularly use (and update) the Xbox Console Companion App on your Windows 10 PC, you might have noticed that it's displaying a new message. It's now prompting you to download "the new Xbox app," which is said to be replacing the Xbox Console Companion. "Discover and download new games with Xbox Game Pass, see what your...
Roundup Grab Some Far Cry Bargains In This Week's Xbox Sale
As low as £0.71
Big Far Cry fan? Even if you're never sampled the franchise, there are some fantastic deals in this week's Xbox Live sale that you might be interested in. Two of the series' classics are even available for under £1, and they're both backwards compatible on Xbox One. It doesn't get better than that! The following games are all...
News The Xbox Series X Will Launch In Japan This Holiday, Confirms Microsoft
Revealed by Famitsu
According to Japanese outlet Famitsu, Microsoft has confirmed that the Xbox Series X will launch in the country during the "2020 holiday season". Halo Infinite, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Scarlet Nexus and Bright Memory: Infinite have all been confirmed for domestic release so far (thanks VGC). This could mean Microsoft is...
News WWE 2K's New Executive Producer Hints At Possible GM Mode Revival
One of the most requested features
Recently appointed WWE 2K executive producer Patrick Gilmore took part in a Reddit Q&A last week, and revealed new information on the future of the series. During this, he responded to calls for the return of General Manager Mode, saying it's "one of the most requested features we get." GM Mode was first...
News You'll Be Able To Take Your First Steps In Elite Dangerous Next Year
New Odyssey expansion
Frontier Developments has announced an expansion for Elite Dangerous called Elite Dangerous: Odyssey is coming to Xbox One next year. For the first time, it'll allow you to take your first steps on "countless unique planets as you discover land untouched since time began." Elite Dangerous: Odyssey will feature the ability to...
News Project Cars 3 Races Onto Xbox One This Summer, Watch The Trailer
Watch the trailer
Bandai Namco has revealed that Project CARS 3 is coming to Xbox One later this summer. You can watch the new announcement trailer above, which features some typically stunning visuals. We've received limited information on the game so far, although according to GamesRadar, it's set to feature a brand-new career mode, car...
News CD Projekt Red Postpones Its Cyberpunk 2077 Night City Wire Event
Until 25th June
Due to the current events taking place in America and elsewhere around the globe, the Polish developer, publisher, and distributor CD Projekt Red has made the decision to postpone its Night City Wire broadcast, which was originally scheduled to take place on 11th June. It's now been pushed back to 25th June - and as noted in the...
News Sea Of Thieves Has Officially Sailed Onto Steam
Available now
It was revealed back in April that Rare's Sea of Thieves would be coming to the Steam platform in the near future, and now it has officially arrived. The game is available at a price of £34.99. As Steam and the Microsoft Store are separate platforms, existing PC owners who are eager to play this way will need to buy the game again...
Tuesday2nd Jun 2020
Deals Over 80 Games, Bundles & Add-Ons In This Week's Xbox Live Sale
Bit of a quieter one
After weeks of big sales on Xbox Live, things have finally quietened down. There are just over 80 games, bundles and add-ons available over the next few days, spanning Deals with Gold and Spotlight sales. That said, there are still some tempting offers available, including a major Far Cry sale and offers on Tom Clancy's...
News Lucky Fan Receives Cyberpunk 2077 Limited Edition Xbox One X Early
Purchased in Spain
It seems like lots of Cyberpunk 2077 fans have been eagerly awaiting the Cyberpunk 2077 Limited Edition Xbox One X Bundle, which will be the final limited edition version of the console to ever be released. But while it hasn't officially been made available for pre-order in most countries yet, someone has already received theirs...
News Xbox Stands With PlayStation In Support Of Black Lives Matter Movement
Both brands speak out
Xbox has been speaking out on social media about the anti-racism protests currently talking place in the US surrounding the death of George Floyd on May 25, 2020. In a statement on Twitter, the brand echoed Microsoft's tweet about using its platform to "amplify voices from the Black and African American community at...
News LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Gets A Cool Pre-Order Steelbook
Well, more like freezing
American retailer Best Buy is offering an exclusive SteelBook case for LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga in Canada and the US, with the game set to release for Xbox One later this year. The case features a LEGO Han Solo trapped in Carbonite, and it looks fantastic! However, Best Buy has warned fans it's only available in...
News Microsoft: Players Have Spent Over $1.4 Billion On ID@Xbox Games
Huge figures
ID@Xbox regional lead Agostino Simonetta recently appeared at the GamesIndustry.biz Investment Summit, and revealed some key statistics about the self-publishing program. As pointed out by True Achievements, Simonetta noted that Xbox One players have spent over $1.4 billion on games coming from the indie program since it began in 2014:...
News Konami Releases Action Platformer Skelattack For Xbox One
Available now
We weren't expecting this one! Konami has released 2D action platformer Skelattack for Xbox One, which has been developed by indie studio Ukuza. The game previously hadn't received an official release date for the system (or any other platforms), so this is certainly a surprise announcement. You can watch the trailer for Skelattack...
Talking Point What Games Do You Want To See Added To Xbox Game Pass In June?
Let us know
The month of June has arrived, with another batch of Xbox Game Pass titles set to be unveiled over the next few weeks. Microsoft has generally kept quiet on what to expect so far, although we already know that at least 11 games will be leaving the service in the near future. With that in mind, we're guessing quite a few will be added in...
Video Check Out The Multiplayer For Upcoming FPS Disintegration
Arrives this month
Sci-fi shooter Disintegration releases later this month for Xbox One on June 16th, and the official Xbox YouTube channel has released a new video showcasing its multiplayer features in depth, centred around three modes called Zone Control, Collector and Retrieval. In Zone Control, you'll compete to capture specific areas on the...
Monday1st Jun 2020
Reminder Today Is Your Last Chance To Take Advantage Of These Xbox Bargains
Don't miss out
It's almost that time already! Another Xbox Live sale begins tomorrow, with a couple of hundred deals likely to be made available through the week. But until then, there are still over 150 games, bundles and add-ons available from last week's sale that you can take advantage of. We've again highlighted some of the best bargains under...
Rumour Sega To Rebrand The Xbox Series X In Japan? Don't Count On It
Key opinion leader weighs in
Last week, a Japanese tech journalist teased he would reveal a "huge scoop" relating to SEGA on June 4th, as pointed out by Gematsu. But according to new reports, it won't be related to Microsoft. Various Xbox rumours were thrown around over the weekend, including that SEGA might be rebranding Microsoft's next-gen...
News Xbox Insiders Now Have Access To New Xbox Game Pass Overlays
It's not just Game Pass, either
If you're an Xbox Insider, you might have noticed that new overlays have been rolled out for Xbox Game Pass, Games with Gold and EA Access titles. The feature was applied to Beta, Delta and Omega ring users last week. This means when you're browsing your Xbox One library, an overlay will inform you of which games...
News Scorn Dev: The Xbox Series X SSD Solution Is An Incredible Improvement
High praise from Ebb Software
The studio behind upcoming Xbox Series X console exclusive Scorn recently conducted another interview with Wccftech, and talked a bit more about some of the benefits the next-gen system provides in terms of development. Asked specifically about Xbox Velocity Architecture, as well as loading screens and how similar the...
News Sony Has Delayed This Week's PS5 Games Event
"We do not feel that right now is a time for celebration"
Sony has revealed that it has delayed this week's upcoming games-focused PS5 digital event in light of anti-racist protests currently taking place in the US. In a statement issued via Twitter, it noted it wanted to "stand back and allow more important voices to be heard." The company had...
News Frontier CEO Suggests Physical Games Could "More Or Less" Go Away In 2-3 Years
"We've seen an acceleration in the transition from physical to digital"
Frontier Developments founder and CEO David Braben has suggested it could be just two to three years until physical games "more or less" go away. Braben revealed this prediction during a recent GamesIndustry.biz Investment Summit Online, in which he noted that due to the...
News Codemasters Signs Five-Year Deal To Create World Rally Championship Games
First game coming in 2023
Racing specialist Codemasters has announced that it has secured the rights to the FIA World Rally Championship, and will be releasing annual WRC games from 2023 to 2027. The new deal will also allow the company to handle eSports tournaments based on the franchise. Until then, Video Games Chronicle claims it's understood...
News EA Sports Delays Madden NFL 21 Reveal Due To US Protests
“We’ll find another time to talk football with you."
EA Sports has delayed plans to unveil a first look at Madden NFL 21 today, saying its immediate attention is "actions we can take to drive change against the unjust treatment and systematic bias that is plaguing this nation and our world." The company's comments follow widespread US protests...
UK Charts Saints Row And Maneater Drop Out The Top 10
And there's a new number one
It's UK charts roundup time! The top ten boxed UK sales chart was dominated by PS4 titles last week due to the beginning of the Days of Play sale, which continues until June 8th. In the process, the previous week's new releases of Maneater and Saints Row: The Third - Remastered fell to 23rd and 24th respectively...
