News Xbox Is Giving Away Free Gift Cards For The Countdown Sale 2020
But only while stocks last
News BBC News Anchor Mocks CD Projekt Red Over Cyberpunk 2077 Apology
The sarcasm is strong with this one
News Xbox Adds More Perks For Game Pass Ultimate Members (Dec 2020)
Update: More Perks added!
News New Xbox Feature Will Reveal Why Your Downloads Are Going Slow
Now rolling out to Xbox Insiders
News 7 Things To Know Before Setting Up Your Xbox Series X This Christmas
Reduce your holiday stress with these tips
News - December, 2020
Thursday31st Dec 2020
News The First Two Of January 2021's Xbox Games With Gold Are Now Available
Immerse yourself in a dark whimsical tale
You can now begin downloading the first batch of January 2021's Xbox Live Games With Gold titles (one day early!), which are the Xbox One game Little Nightmares and Xbox 360 game The King of Fighters XIII. Both titles are available right now from the Microsoft Store (links at the bottom of the page). Here's...
Video Here's Our First In-Engine Look At Stalker 2, Coming To Xbox Game Pass In 2021
A console launch exclusive for Xbox Series X|S
Here's a little holiday 2020 present courtesy of GSC Game World and IGN! The video above showcases our first in-engine look at the survival horror FPS sequel S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2, due for release in 2021. The game was previously revealed back at the Xbox Games Showcase in July, where it was described as...
News Xbox Boss: We're Constantly Working On Building Xbox Series X|S Consoles
"We're not holding them back"
Xbox boss Phil Spencer has conducted his final interview of 2020, talking to Xbox Live's Major Nelson in a recap of the year, and highlighting during the discussion that his team is constantly trying to build more Xbox Series X|S consoles. Both Spencer and Major Nelson noted that fans have been struggling to get ahold...
News Black Ops Cold War Is Still Crashing On Xbox Series X, But There's A Workaround
This might fix your next-gen Call of Duty issues
We've been hearing reports of Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War crashing on Xbox Series X ever since the game launched for the system back in November, and unfortunately, the problem is still occurring for many players. However, if you're facing this problem when playing online, you might be able to...
News Phil Spencer Admits He Plays His Xbox Series S During Work Meetings
"Don't tell Satya!"
Xbox boss Phil Spencer discussed a whole bunch of topics on the latest Major Nelson podcast, and one of the things he admitted is that he actually spent a lot of time playing his Xbox Series S in work meetings in 2020! Asked about what type of TV or monitor he's playing on - with Major Nelson's belief that it was probably...
Feature Year In Review: How Would You Grade Xbox In 2020?
Vote in our many polls!
The New Year has arrived, so it's time to look back on the year that was 2020 - in the world of Xbox, of course! It was a crazy twelve months to say the least, culminating in two console launches, a major acquisition, the arrival of Xbox Cloud Gaming and much, much more... all in the midst of an unprecedented pandemic...
Video Forza Team Shares 2020 Year In Review
Racing towards the new year
It's been a year like no other, but despite this, Microsoft's long-running Forza series has continued moving forward. The mainline series is now 15 years old, Forza Horizon 4 accidentally gave away free wheelspins, Forza Horizon 3
News Xbox Shares Official 2020 'Year In Review' Recap Video
"Happy New Year, everyone. Stay Safe."
To mark the end of 2020, Xbox has shared a very brief "Year In Review" recap video on YouTube, going over some of the highlights of the year, as well as looking back on a message from Phil Spencer this past April. The video highlights how "we found more ways to play", "escape took on a new meaning" and "the...
Wednesday30th Dec 2020
News These 3 Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass Today (Dec 30)
The final Game Pass removals of 2020
In case you'd forgotten, today marks the removal of three more games from Xbox Game Pass. As always though, don't forget that you can save 20% on all of them with your membership over the next few hours, and the newer version of Mortal Kombat (Mortal Kombat 11) is also on offer as part of the Xbox Countdown...
Deals The Most Heavily Discounted Games In The Xbox Countdown Sale 2020
Up to 90% off classic games
The Xbox Countdown Winter Sale 2020 is still ongoing for a few more days, featuring discounts on over 800 games, bundles and add-ons, available from Friday, December 18th through Sunday, January 3rd. In our final roundup of the sale, we've highlighted all the most heavily discounted games available at up to 90% off their...
News Rumour Suggests Ubisoft+ Could Join Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
Update: 'Strong chance of being true', says insider
Update (Wed 30th Dec, 2020 10:30 GMT): This rumour is starting to sound more plausible! Windows Central editor Jez Corden has suggested he thinks there's a "strong chance" of Ubisoft+ joining Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, "based on stuff I've heard." We'll have to wait and see if anything comes of this...
Feature Fraser's Top 5 Xbox Games Of 2020
Turn it up! Bring the noise!
Yesterday marked Pure Xbox staffer Daniel Hollis's turn to share his top five Xbox Games of the Year, and today's roundup comes courtesy of news editor Fraser Gilbert (don't forget to check out our official Pure Xbox GOTY as well!). 2020 has seen the launch of two new Xbox consoles, as well as an array of fantastic...
Poll Did You Buy An Xbox In 2020?
And if so, what did you buy?
The end of the year is finally upon us, and while at times it seemed like it wouldn't be possible, Microsoft has managed to unleash not only the Xbox Series X, but also the Xbox Series S on the gaming public in 2020. And even before that, both the Xbox One S and Xbox One X were still selling in good numbers, with the...
News Arbiter Voice Actor Teases Possible Return In Halo Infinite
Were it so easy
There's still much we've yet to learn about Halo Infinite's story, with many more details set to be revealed prior to the game's release in Fall 2021, and according to this latest tease, it looks like the Arbiter might be making a return. The actor who voices the famous character was asked about whether he'd be returning for the...
News Rare Recruits New Senior Graphic Designer For Sea Of Thieves
"I can't wait to work with this incredible team"
Earlier this month, Rare announced its live service game Sea of Thieves was now "bigger and better than ever" with over 15 million players to date after 1,000 days. It's not necessarily smooth sailing keeping a game like this afloat though, and that's why the team at Rare is continually hiring new...
Tuesday29th Dec 2020
Random Is Xbox Teasing That Series X-Themed Jenga Sets Are Going To Be Available To Buy?
A late Christmas present from Xbox could be coming
Remember those Xbox Series X-themed Jenga sets that many influencers received earlier this month? Seems like Xbox's very own Major Nelson is on board with making them more openly available. In a recent tweet, Major Nelson begrudgingly stated that the Jenga sets are "limited edition and not for...
Deals Over 50 Games Added To This Week's Xbox Sale (Dec 29 - Jan 5)
The first Deals with Gold of the New Year
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! We've got your standard Deals with Gold and Spotlight offerings this week, but keep in mind there's also a massive Countdown Game Sale ongoing through January 3rd as well. We've highlighted a few of the most notable Xbox games offers in this week's current...
Feature Daniel's Top 5 Xbox Games Of 2020
A little slice of Japanese gaming
While we've already curated an overall top five list for Pure Xbox, we're still yet to dive into our individual picks for the year. 2020 has seen the launch of two new Xbox consoles, as well as an array of fantastic games that have resonated with us in multiple ways. So without further adieu, here's Daniel's top...
News Massive Batch Of Upcoming Character Skins Leaked For Gears 5
Over 35 designs in total
Gears 5 developer The Coalition has been dealt a bit of a Christmas blow over the past 24 hours-or-so, as over 35 upcoming multiplayer character skins for the game have been leaked across social media and Reddit. We're not exactly sure where the leak originated from (it doesn't appear to be the Gears Mexico fan account on...
Poll Will We See A New Banjo-Kazooie Game In 2021 Or Beyond?
Or will they remain locked away with Gruntilda?
The bird and bear have been absent on Xbox systems for what feels like a lifetime now, with very little mention outside of 2008's Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts. The pair made an appearance again in 2015 as part of Rare Replay, but only to serve as bundling the original Nintendo 64 games into its...
News CD Projekt Will 'Vigorously' Defend Itself Against Recent Lawsuit
After an investor filed a class action suit against the company
Following the news that investors would be filling a lawsuit against CD Projekt SA and its buggy launch of Cyberpunk 2077, the publisher has responded saying they will “vigorously” defend itself. According to a new report from Bloomberg, the company has vowed to make a case for...
News Respawn Entertainment Is Recruiting For A New IP
Apex Legends, Star Wars and...?
Respawn Entertainment - best-known in recent times for Apex Legends and Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order - appears to have a new IP in development. Although EA has already hinted at a sequel to Fallen Order, this seems to be for something completely different. According to a
Talking Point What Games Are You Revisiting Over The Christmas Break?
Feet up, fire on, and dive into some old favourites
While many of us undoubtedly received a wave of new games for Christmas, others will be happily revisiting some old favourites, like comfort food gaming of yesteryear. Having the time off with nothing else to worry about is an absolute treat and a perfect opportunity to pick up some of our old...
Monday28th Dec 2020
Talking Point What Games Do You Want To See Added To Xbox Game Pass In 2021?
Got anything in mind?
It's safe to say Xbox Game Pass has had its biggest year yet in 2020, adding hundreds of titles to its library, bringing Xbox Cloud Gaming into the mix, and handing out all sorts of bonuses for Ultimate members. Now, as we look to 2021, the service looks set for another jam-packed twelve months, including the arrival of...
Video We're Loving These Heartwarming Xbox Series X Christmas Reactions
This is what it's all about
This past Christmas marked the first Christmas of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S generation, and we've seen countless people excitedly unwrapping their new consoles for the first time over the past few days. And as always, a few of those reactions have gone viral on social media, with the lucky recipients sometimes...
News NieR:Automata Celebrates Five Million Copies Sold Worldwide
"We never quite realized... how beautiful this world is"
Square Enix and PlatinumGames have announced that their epic action-RPG NieR:Automata has now sold five million copies across Xbox One, PC and PlayStation 4, having first released three years ago back in 2017. To celebrate the milestone, the development team shared a message of thanks with...
Sunday27th Dec 2020
Feature The Best Hidden And Underrated Xbox Games Of 2020
Xbox gems you might have missed this year
With 2020 having a huge impact in gaming, and every week it seems a wave of massive new titles are releasing, it's easy for many to get lost in the noise. For every Cyberpunk 2077, there's a handful of other games competing for attention that undoubtedly deserve a little longer time in the spotlight. This...
News Barcelona Star Antoine Griezmann Receives Personalised Xbox Series X
"Proud and honored to be part of Team Xbox"
We've seen a few celebrities receiving custom Xbox Series X consoles over the past couple of months such as the music star Deadmau5, and now footballer Antoine Griezmann is the latest to join the list. Like Deadmau5, the current Barcelona forward and former World Cup winner's Series X is inscribed with...
Saturday26th Dec 2020
News Anime Rail Shooter Gal Gun Returns Cancelled For Xbox One
'We are unable to ensure consistency of experience'
Inti Creates and PQube have announced that the upcoming remaster of the Xbox 360 game Gal Gun, entitled "Gal Gun Returns", has been cancelled for Xbox platforms, despite development having been completed. In a statement, the two companies explained that it "became apparent, after productive...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (Dec 26th)
Any new games to try out?
Welcome to the weekend, and happy Boxing Day! We're sure many of you will have received new games (and possibly even consoles) to play with this weekend, but just in case you're looking for something new, there are still well over 800 games discounted as part of the Xbox Countdown Sale until January 3rd! Here's what we're...
News Xbox Boss Phil Spencer Praises Lack Of Service Outages On Christmas Day
"Thank you to all the people working behind the scenes"
Christmas Day 2020 has come and gone, and while the day has had a history of some major service outages in the past, it seems Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo all had things running pretty smoothly this year. This has been acknowledged by Xbox boss Phil Spencer on Twitter, who took to the social...
Soapbox Why Yakuza: Like A Dragon Is My Game Of The Year For 2020
It's about the journey, not the destination
When I first dived into the Yakuza series a few years ago, I had no idea what to expect. To be honest, up until that point my knowledge on Japanese games was scarily low. But after watching reviews on Yakuza 0 and looking for something new, I dived in. 100 hours later I emerged the other side hungry for...
Pick One Which Of These Dead Rising Games Is Your Favourite?
Remember, you can only pick one!
It's time for another round of Pick One! This week, to celebrate Dead Rising being included with January 2021's Xbox Games with Gold selection, we're looking back at the history of the series on Xbox. There have only been a few mainline games released in the Dead Rising franchise to date, originating with the 2006...
Friday25th Dec 2020
Feature Pure Xbox's Game Of The Year 2020
The pX community's picks for Xbox GOTY 2020
It's that time of year again! As usual, Game of the Year roundups are flying in thick and fast across the web, and now it's our turn at Pure Xbox to count down our picks for the top ten Xbox Games of the Year in 2020. A couple of weeks ago, we asked you to vote on your favourite Xbox titles of the past...
Guide Best EA Play Games Included With Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
Some of our favourites for Xbox One and Xbox Series X
Microsoft and Electronic Arts teamed up earlier this month to bring EA Play to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers, bolstering the premium subscription with an additional 80+ games including some true Xbox classics. There are loads of great titles to check out as part of the subscription,...
Feature Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays From The Pure Xbox Team
Compliments of the season to you
It's been a rollercoaster of a year to say the least, but Christmas has finally arrived, and whether you're celebrating the holiday or not, we at Pure Xbox wanted to wish you a fantastic holiday break regardless! Looking back at the year that was 2020, it was also a hectic one in the world of Xbox. There was a time...
Quiz How Many Of These 2020 Xbox Games Can You Recognise?
Test your knowledge in our quiz
It's been a while since we've done one of these! Given that we're just about to close out the turbulent year that was 2020, we've gone back through the massive range of Xbox games that were released this year and picked out some images to see if you can identify them. Be warned, some of them are quite obscure! Let's...
Talking Point What Xbox Gifts Have You Received This Christmas?
Get anything from Santa?
If you're celebrating Christmas today, by now you've hopefully unwrapped all your presents, stuffed yourself silly and now you're ready to crack on with another enjoyable part of Christmas (and every day) - gaming! With such a massive year in the gaming sphere and the launch of the Xbox Series X|S, no doubt some of you have...
Thursday24th Dec 2020
News 7 Things To Know Before Setting Up Your Xbox Series X This Christmas
Reduce your holiday stress with these tips
Compliments of the season to you! Christmas 2020 is here, and that means countless gamers across the world will likely be setting up a brand-new Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S this week. Exciting times! Before you get hands-on with your new console for the first time, however, there are a few things you...
News CDPR Releases Hotfix 1.06 For Cyberpunk 2077, Here's What's Included
It's another 16GB update
It's Cyberpunk 2077 hotfix time! Just days after the release of Hotfix 1.05, CD Projekt Red has rolled out the latest hotfix for the game in the form of 1.06, although this one is far less exhaustive. We haven't got a full list of patch notes this time, but rather this very small overview of changes: Quests Dum Dum will...
News Seriously, The Xbox One Version Of Halo Infinite Hasn't Been Cancelled
343 community manager reconfirms
There's been a rumour doing the rounds this week that the Xbox One version of Halo Infinite had been scrapped. It all stems from the LinkedIn profile of Halo Infinite's UI art lead Chad Mirshak, who yesterday added the Xbox One version of the game to his page after initially leaving it out, causing all sorts of...
News Psychonauts 2 Is Close To Being Finished, Confirms Double Fine
Update: 'Holiday Update 2020' video reveals more details
Update (Thu 24th Dec, 2020 14:00 GMT): Double Fine has now shared more details on the current state of Psychonauts 2 via a 'Holiday Update 2020' video which you can watch above, showcasing plenty of work-in-progress footage of the game, which according to Tim Schafer is now fully playable from...
Poll How Many Xbox Games Have You Completed In 2020?
Has it been a busy year for you?
It's been another incredibly jam-packed year in the world of Xbox, with the arrival of two brand-new consoles (and Project xCloud for Android), along with hundreds of games being released both in and outside of Xbox Game Pass. As we look back on the past twelve months, we're interested to know how many games you've...
News The Falconeer Adds New Locations With Free 'Kraken' Content Update
Along with overhauled AI and combat
Open air combat game The Falconeer has received its first free content update for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, featuring a bunch of new content including new locations and overhauled gameplay. The new locations include the Cartohom Cartographers guild and Batis Wreckdiver company, each offering...
Wednesday23rd Dec 2020
News Xbox Adds More Perks For Game Pass Ultimate Members (Dec 2020)
Update: More Perks added!
Update (Wed 23rd Dec, 2020 16:00 GMT): Another selection of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks have been added over the past couple of weeks, which we've now included in the original list below. Original story: (Wed 2nd Dec, 2020 12:30 GMT): Microsoft has formally unveiled the latest batch of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks that...
News 343 Again Denies Halo Infinite Has Been Cancelled For Xbox One
Update: Xbox One version added to LinkedIn profile
Update (Wed 23rd Dec, 2020 16:00 GMT): Looks like this was just an error! Halo Infinite's UI Art Lead has now added the Xbox One version of the game to his LinkedIn profile, and 343 Industries has reportedly confirmed to The Verge's Tom Warren that Halo Infinite is still on track for Xbox One...
Guide Christmas Xbox Series X Restock: Where To Buy The Series X
Which stores have Xbox Series X available?
Still looking to pick up an Xbox Series X this Christmas? You're not alone. We'll be keeping this page as up to date as possible throughout the Christmas and New Year period, so if you're looking to buy a Xbox Series X, bookmark this article and check back for updates on when and where you can get one...
News Former Microsoft CEO Reportedly Gifts NBA Players With PS5s
Interesting choice, Ballmer!
Before Satya Nadella took over the job of Microsoft's chief executive officer back in 2014, American businessman Steve Ballmer had held the role since all the way back in 2000, prior to the launch of the original Xbox. And so, his name conjured up plenty of mentions on social media last night when it was reported that...
News Double Fine Isn't Interested In Making A Banjo-Kazooie Game
'Rare is still around!'
The Xbox community has been holding onto hope over the years that the Microsoft owned Banjo-Kazooie might eventually make a comeback in some form, but Xbox studio Double Fine has distanced itself from taking the hotseat. Speaking to IGN, founder Tim Schafer explained that he'd seen speculation that his studio might be in...
News CD Projekt Has Already Sold 13 Million Copies Of Cyberpunk 2077
Despite troubled launch period
Although CD Projekt is under fire at the moment for all sorts of bugs, glitches and crashes in Cyberpunk 2077, it seems Night City is doing just fine in terms of sales. According to a new report from Bloomberg, the Polish company's latest release has already shifted 13 million units, as of 20th December. This same...
News Overwatch Is Free To Play On Xbox For The Holidays
With access to all of the maps and heroes
Thanks for the Christmas present, Blizzard! The studio has announced that popular multiplayer game Overwatch has been made completely free to play on Xbox for the holidays, available until January 4th. You can access the game via a special free trial on the Microsoft Store page for Overwatch Origins...
News Xbox & Gamers Outreach Are Giving Away Wonder Woman Consoles To Children's Hospitals
Complete with custom controllers
Xbox has announced that it has once again partnered with the charity Gamers Outreach, along with the film "Wonder Woman 1984", to give away 10 unique Gamers Outreach (GO) Karts for children's hospitals. Each Kart is fitted with an Xbox Series S, two custom Xbox Wireless Controllers, a special message from Wonder...
Guide Make Yourself Some Xbox Cookies This Christmas
Go from Master Chief to Master Chef
Christmas, like pretty much any day of the year, is a great time to have cookies, and those cookies taste even sweeter when they're shaped like Xbox consoles, controllers and logos. Don't ask why, that's just how it works! Fortunately, the folks over at Xbox UK have put together a fantastic guide to making your...
Tuesday22nd Dec 2020
News Here Are Your Xbox Games With Gold For January 2021
Kicking off the New Year
Microsoft has officially announced all four Xbox Games With Gold titles for January 2021! 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 January 2021's games below: Little Nightmares (January 1 -...
Random Xbox Sends Fortnite Streamer Ninja Replica Of Halo's Gravity Hammer
And he's giving an extra one away!
At this year's Game Awards, Epic Games announced Halo's Master Chief would be coming to its battle royale Fortnite. To celebrate this special occasion, the Xbox team sent the world's most popular Fortnite streamer Ninja a life-sized Gravity Hammer from the Halo series. In Fortnite, Master C
Guide Best Christmas Themed Xbox Games To Get Into The Spirit This Holiday
The best games for the ultimate Christmas vibes
As the Christmas period commences, it’s to time get the fire cranked up and slippers on, wrapped up cosy and warm to play some Xbox! It’s the perfect opportunity to catch up on some on your daunting backlog, or even better, embrace some Christmas themed games. With the festive season in full...
Deals Over 50 Games Added To This Week's Xbox Sale (Dec 22 - Dec 29)
As if the Countdown sale wasn't packed enough!
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! We've got your standard Deals with Gold and Spotlight offerings this week, but keep in mind there's also a massive Countdown Game Sale ongoing through January 3rd as well. We've highlighted a few of the most notable Xbox games offers in this week's...
News KFC Unveils The KFConsole Using The Xbox Series X Marketing Slogan
Power Your Dreams? More like Power Your Hunger
...Nope, it's not April Fools' Day just yet! KFC Gaming has today announced the launch of the KFConsole in partnership with Cooler Master, which according to the brand, is legitimately a real device featuring "the world’s first built in chicken chamber". It's obviously just a big marketing stunt...
Poll Are You Happy With January 2021's Xbox Games With Gold?
What do you make of the selection?
Microsoft has officially announced January 2021's Xbox Games with Gold, giving us a look at four more games we'll be able to play at no extra charge with our Gold memberships next month. In case you missed it, the games are the dark whimsical tale Little Nightmares, the original Dead Rising, Xbox 360 game
News We Definitely Want To Lay A Finger On These Butterfinger Xbox Series X Controllers
Unfortunately, that's easier said than done
We've seen some pretty cool Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S controller designs already since the two consoles' release this past November, and Butterfinger is just one of the brands getting in on the craze. The design you see above is nothing new - it was unveiled nearly a couple of months ago - but now...
News Microsoft Flight Simulator's Free VR Update Is Now Available
Take to the skies through virtual reality
If you're ready for the next step in Microsoft Flight Simulator then today is the day, as Flight Sim VR is now available. With VR capabilities, players will be able to step directly into the pilot seat and take in the breathtaking views surrounding them. With the added inclusion of winter weather effects,...
News Stardew Valley’s Biggest Update Yet Is Coming To Xbox Early Next Year
Bringing you back into the farming life
A massive update for Stardew Valley has just released for PC and will be making its way to Xbox consoles early next year. The new update is looking to make some substantial changes, with new locations, options and split screen co-op. With a wealth of content, no doubt players will be returning in the new year...
News Microsoft Rewards Is Matching Donations For The COVID-19 Fund This Holiday
Give your points to a good cause
Looking to spread some holiday magic, Microsoft Rewards will be matching donations for anyone who donates towards the COVID-19 fund for the World Health Organisation through the programme this holiday. The donations are currently only available for US citizens, and Microsoft will be matching people's generosity up...
Monday21st Dec 2020
Feature These 5+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (Dec 22-25)
It's Christttmaaas!
Welcome to your weekly Xbox roundup! We're heading into the quietest week of the year for new releases (due to it being Christmas and all), but we've still got a couple of big titles on the way. Here's what's coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One this week: New Xbox Releases (Dec 22-25): Optimised for Xbox Series X|S...
Talking Point What January 2021 Xbox Games With Gold Do You Want?
Will the New Year bring us something special?
Your New Year present is soon to arrive - another selection of Xbox Games with Gold titles! The month of December has seen The Raven Remastered, Bleed 2, Saints Row: Gat out of Hell and Stacking all given away for free for Xbox Live Gold subscribers, and another four games will soon be on the way. If...
Talking Point What Are You Buying In The Xbox Countdown Sale 2020?
You've got over 800 games to choose from!
As per tradition for this time of year, the Xbox Countdown Sale 2020 has officially begun, featuring over 800 (!) deals on games, bundles and add-ons across a wide range of quality titles on the Microsoft Store for console and PC. If you haven't had a chance to sample what's on offer yet, you'll find a...
Video Xbox Game Pass Team Sends A Big 'Thank You' To The Fans
"We couldn't have done any of this without you"
It's that time of year where we can expect to see various members of Team Xbox sharing a message of thanks as we look back on the turbulent year that was 2020, and the Xbox Game Pass crew has kicked us off. In the video message above, community lead for Xbox Game Pass Megan Spurr enthuses that it "has...
Site News Thank You For Your Fantastic Support In 2020
And welcome to our end-of-year coverage
What a year it's been, eh? 2020 has been a difficult journey to say the least, but in the world of Xbox, it's certainly been one of the most eventful in the brand's history, culminating in the release of the Xbox Series X|S this past November. It's also been a very eventful nine months for us here at Pure...
Random Influencers Have Been Sent Xbox Series X Themed Jenga Sets
Jenga!
For those looking for games (not Xbox related) to play with the family this Christmas period, then you're going to be jealous of these influencers who have received an Xbox Series X themed Jenga-style set from Microsoft. Several influencers including Stallion83 and DashieXP have shared the custom set on Twitter. While it may be...
News Halo: The Master Chief Collection Gets A Fancy New Trailer For The Holidays
"The Ultimate Halo Experience"
Halo: The Master Chief Collection has a had a massive year, with the entire collection now available on both console and PC, and an Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S upgrade made available this past November. In celebration, 343 Industries and Xbox have unveiled the fancy new trailer you see above, subtitled "The...
News UK Boxed Charts: Assassin's Creed Valhalla Beats Cyberpunk 2077 To Christmas No. 1
CD Projekt Red's RPG drops to third
The Christmas No. 1 has officially been crowned in the UK boxed charts, and that honour goes to Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Valhalla, which was the top selling physical game in the region over the past week. According to GamesIndustry.biz, the game enjoyed a 66% increase in sales due to recent discounts, while CD...
News Spirit Of The North Is Heading To Xbox Series X Early Next Year
Featuring 'Enhanced Edition' content
Merge Games has announced today that the former PlayStation and Nintendo Switch console exclusive Spirit of the North is finally heading to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S early next year with an 'Enhanced Edition'. The game, which our sister site Push Square recently scored a 7/10 for PS5, sees you play as an...
Sunday20th Dec 2020
Reaction After Cyberpunk 2077, Halo Infinite's Delay Feels Like A Relief
It could have been a sticky situation for Xbox
Cast your mind back to August, and you'll undoubtedly remember when 343 Industries dropped the bombshell that Halo Infinite would no longer be releasing alongside the Xbox Series X, and instead would be delayed until 2021 "to ensure the team has adequate time to deliver a Halo game experience that meets...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Studio CD Projekt Might Face Class-Action Lawsuits
Night City's future is looking bleak
It's been an incredibly tough period for CD Projekt since the launch of Cyberpunk 2077 last week and it may not necessarily get better anytime soon. The New York Times has now published an article about all the drama, and at the very end, it's mentioned how lawyers in Warsaw, Poland are currently considering a...
News Rockstar Is Still ‘Absolutely’ Committed To Working On Single Player Stories
Despite a heavy emphasis on GTA Online
GTA Online can be like marmite, you either love it or you hate it. One thing that everyone always seems in unison over, however, is the well crafted stories Rockstar Games has released over the years. In a recent interview with GQ Magazine about the new Cayo Perico Heis
News Control's Anna Megill Will Be Lead Writer On The New Fable
"The team’s story vision reassured and excited me"
It's been a while since we've heard anything about the highly-anticipated new Fable game, but now former Control narrative lead Anna Megill has confirmed she'll be the lead writer on the project from next year. In a series of messages on Twitter, Megill explained that Fable holds a "special place...
Saturday19th Dec 2020
News Xbox Is Giving Away Free Gift Cards For The Countdown Sale 2020
But only while stocks last
Yep, it's that time again! Microsoft is once more sending out a batch of free Xbox Gift Cards to various Xbox users across the world, seemingly in celebration of the massive Xbox Countdown Sale on the Microsoft Store. Instead of being sent via console, these codes are appearing in emails from Xbox titled "Gifts for Gamers...
News CDPR Releases Hotfix 1.05 For Cyberpunk 2077, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Another 16GB update is required
As the whole drama with Cyberpunk 2077 seemingly worsens, CD Projekt Red has been busy rolling out regular patches for the game, in an attempt to resolve all the bugs, glitches and crashes, and improve the overall experience. It's now released Hotfix 1.05 for the console versions (that includes the Xbox release). It...
News Microsoft Adds Warning About Cyberpunk 2077 To The Xbox Store
"Users may experience performance issues"
It feels like we can't go a day without reporting on something Cyberpunk 2077 related at the moment, and the latest news is that Microsoft has decided to warn potential customers about the current state of the game on Xbox One. Anyone who attempts to buy the game from the Xbox Store is greeted with an...
News The Halo Xbox 360 Games Are Shutting Their Online Services In 2021
And digital sales are being halted right now
343 Industries has announced in its latest Halo Waypoint blogpost that it's planning to shut the majority of online services for all Halo Xbox 360 games in December 2021, and digital sales are being halted right now. In the post, the company explained that "less and less people are investing time" in...
News Metacritic Calls The XIII Remake The Worst Xbox Game Of 2020
Yikes!
The XIII Remake launched last month, with both critical and fan feedback being mostly negative. Its reception was so bad that the developer even issued an apology for the game's technical issues. And now, Metacritic has released its list for the Worst Videogames of 2020, with the number two spot being taken by XIII Remake on Xbox One. It's...
Pick One Which Of These Halo Xbox 360 Games Was Your Favourite?
Remember, you can only pick one!
It's time for another round of Pick One! This week, with 343 Industries announcing that Halo's Xbox 360 games will be discontinuing their online services next year, we're taking a look back at those classic titles. There were seven games released for the Xbox 360 in all from 2007 to 2014, and now the majority live...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (Dec 19th)
Feeling festive yet?
Welcome to the weekend! We're fast approaching Christmas, so things are quietening down in the world of Xbox over the next week or so, but there's still plenty to enjoy over the next few days including a massive batch of new Game Pass titles, three more Free Play Days games and over 800 discounts as part of the
Friday18th Dec 2020
News BBC News Anchor Mocks CD Projekt Red Over Cyberpunk 2077 Apology
The sarcasm is strong with this one
Cyberpunk 2077 has once again been the talk of the week for all the wrong reasons, and it all started with a statement this past Monday where CD Projekt Red apologised for the state of the game on last-gen consoles. Today, PlayStation's decision to pull the game from its digital store has pushed C
Feature Xbox Countdown Sale 2020 Now Live, 800+ Games Discounted
Prepare to spend a lot of money this Christmas
The Xbox Countdown Winter Sale 2020 is here! This year's sale features discounts on over 800 games, bundles and add-ons, available from Friday, December 18th through Sunday, January 3rd. You'll find the official Xbox Countdown Sale 2020 roundup over at Xbox Wire courtesy of Major Nelson, and we've...
Deals The Best Bargains In The Xbox Countdown Sale 2020
Fantastic games at low, low prices
The Xbox Countdown Winter Sale 2020 is here! This year's sale features discounts on over 800 games, bundles and add-ons, available from Friday, December 18th through Sunday, January 3rd. In this roundup, we've highlighted some of the best bargains available for low, low prices in the Countdown Sale. This is far...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Devs Reportedly Fire 'Hostile' Questions At Management
Said to be 'angry' and 'frustrated'
CD Projekt Red's Cyberpunk 2077 has got off to a pretty calamitous start with reports of bugs and poor performance on last-gen consoles, and various staff at the studio have allegedly grown hostile as a result. According to Bloomberg, "frustrated and angry" staff fired questions at management during an internal...
Deals All 25+ Xbox 360 Games In The Xbox Countdown Sale 2020
Grab some backwards compatible classics
The Xbox Countdown Winter Sale 2020 is here! This year's sale features discounts on over 800 games, bundles and add-ons, available from Friday, December 18th through Sunday, January 3rd. In this roundup, we've highlighted every single Xbox 360 game (there aren't any OG Xbox games!) included in the Countdown...
News Xbox Rival PlayStation Pulls Cyberpunk 2077 From Its Digital Store
Update: No signs of being pulled from the Xbox Store
Update (Fri 18th Dec, 2020 11:30 GMT): CD Projekt Red has told Reuters that it hasn't been talking to Microsoft about removing Cyberpunk 2077 from the Xbox Store, so it looks like it'll remain for now.
News Xbox Is Now Offering Full Refunds To Anyone Who Bought Cyberpunk 2077 Digitally
Available until further notice
Microsoft has announced today that it will be expanding its refund policy to offer refunds for anyone who bought Cyberpunk 2077 from the digital Xbox Store, available via the Xbox refund page on the Xbox Support website. In a statement on Twitter, the company explained it wanted to "ensure that every player can get...
News Control Ultimate Edition For Xbox Series X Finally Has A Release Date
With two graphical options to choose from
The next-gen version of Control Ultimate Edition will finally be hitting the Xbox Series X|S on February 2, 2021! A physical edition of the game will also be made available on March 2, 2021. Anyone who has been holding out for the next-gen version won’t have to wait much longer and a short teaser (which...
News Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2 Gets A Limited Time Free Trial On Xbox
Try before you buy
Been wanting to try the new Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2 remaster without paying full price? You're in luck, as Activision has unleashed a limited time free trial of the game on the Microsoft Store for Xbox consoles. You can find the trial simply by heading to the game page and installing from there, but keep in mind that you only...
News It Looks Like Cyberpunk 2077 Will Remain On The Xbox Store For Now
CDPR isn't in discussions with Microsoft
The controversy surrounding the poor performance of the base Xbox One and PS4 versions of Cyberpunk 2077 is heating up once again today, with PlayStation having shockingly pulled the game from its digital store a few hours ago, and promising to offer a full refund to everyone who has purchased it via that...
News Xbox Is Encouraging Young People To Game With Older Family Members
Launching 'Xbox: Beyond Generations'
Xbox has launched an experiment called 'Beyond Generations' today, which aims to highlight the relationship-building potential of modern games, and encourage younger people to start gaming with older family members. This is showcased in a very heartwarming short documentary film called “Howard &...
News BBC iPlayer Has Finally Arrived On Xbox Series X
Get ready for those Christmas specials
All the Eastenders fans out there can now rejoice as BBC iPlayer is finally now available for Xbox Series X|S. As spotted by The Verge’s senior editor Tom Warren, the app can now be downloaded and used just in time for the Christmas period. We’ve tested it out ourselves and can confirm it works after...
News Knight Squad 2’s Beta Is Now Available For Xbox Insiders
Try out numerous multiplayer game modes before anyone else
If the Outriders beta for Xbox Insider members wasn’t enough this week (or you didn't manage to get in on time), Knight Squad 2 has also opened a beta for members of the program - and this time it's not limited! Anyone who wishes to participate can do so easily through the Xbox Insiders...
Thursday17th Dec 2020
News Ten More Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass (Dec 17)
Including one of the biggest hits of 2020
It's Xbox Game Pass time! We've got a massive ten games joining the service today across console, PC and Android, including the likes of action-RPG Code Vein and the wildly popular social deduction game Among Us. Here are the new games you can download with Xbox Game Pass today: Among Us (PC) (Console In...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (Dec 17-20)
Complete with discounts for each of them
It's time for another batch of Free Play Days titles! Three more games are available to play for free this weekend for Xbox Live Gold members, and they're ready to download right now. So, what's on offer? We've got the MMORPG Black Desert, open-world survival sandbox Unturned, and the 1 vs 4 online...
News Cyber Shadow Is Slashing Its Way Onto Xbox Game Pass Next Month
"Only you can unlock the secrets to your clan's ancient powers"
The ninja retro platformer Cyber Shadow will be arriving on Xbox systems next month, as well as being included into Xbox Game Pass on January 26, 2021. Cyber Shadow received a new trailer during a Nintendo Indie Showcase earlier this week and was one of the most notable games of the...
News Among Us Is Sneaking Onto Xbox Consoles With Game Pass Next Year
Also now available on Game Pass for PC
The hit social deduction game Among Us was released with Xbox Game Pass for PC earlier today, and now Microsoft has announced that the game is also coming to the console version of the service next year. In a post on Xbox Wire, the company simply noted that Among Us will be available on Xbo
News The Medium Is Now Ready To Pre-Install With Xbox Game Pass
Get ready to be spooked
Excited for The Medium to hit Xbox Game Pass? We are too, and it’s now ready to pre-install! The game was originally meant to launch last week, but was pushed back to (partly) avoid the Goliath that is Cyberpunk 2077. But now players can pre-install the game on Xbox Series X|S, ready for its January 28th, 2021 release...
News SteelSeries Rolls Out Update For Arctis 9X Headset, Fixes Odd Xbox Series X|S Glitch
Download it now
In the age of online gaming, headsets are as important as ever if you want to stay on top of the leaderboard. Even in single-player games, they can make certain experiences more immersive. With this in mind, SteelSeries has released a new update for its Arctis 9X headset that resolves an odd glitch that was happening to Xbox Series...
News Xbox Is Giving Away Two Special Star Wars Mandalorian Controllers
Sadly they're not for sale
It's competition time! Microsoft has announced that it's teamed up with LucasFilm to give away two very special Star Wars 'The Mandalorian' controllers, which are Limited Edition designs and not for sale. The competition, which unfortunately is only open to residents of the US, requires you to follow the Xbox Twitter...
News Liked Crazy Taxi? Keep An Eye Out For Taxi Chaos Next February
"A fresh and modern take on classic taxi games"
Big fan of the Crazy Taxi series? Then you'll definitely want to keep an eye out for the very similarly named Taxi Chaos, which is heading to Xbox One (along with other platforms) on February 23, 2021. Developed by Lion Castle Entertainment (Slide Stars, Speed 3 Grand Prix), the game follows the...
News Nintendo Doesn't Seem Too Interested In Bringing Xbox Game Pass To Switch
But never say never
It’s been long rumoured that Nintendo and Microsoft could one day merge to bring Xbox Game Pass to the Switch system. However, company boss Doug Bowser doesn’t seem entirely convinced this is the way. In a recent interview with Polygon, Bowser was asked about whether Xbox Game Pass might ultimately finds its way onto...
DLC Review Gears 5: Hivebusters Brings Summer Blockbuster Action To The Christmas Period
An early Christmas present from The Coalition
Gears 5's campaign was an absolute treat and turned out to be one of the best in the series, and now its newly released Hivebusters campaign gives us more single-player action to dive into - free with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate! Hivebusters is essentially a prequel to the game's Escape mode, introducing...
Deal Immortals Fenyx Rising And Other Ubisoft Titles Have Been Discounted In The UK
You'll need to be quick though!
The absolutely fantastic Immortals Fenyx Rising is already on sale over at Amazon UK and is a great imitation of the Breath of the Wild formula. We loved it here at Pure Xbox, saying it had "some brilliantly designed puzzles, flashy, satisfying combat and a huge world full of secrets, treasures and Ancient Greek...
News Ubisoft Is Now Selling XP Boosts In Assassin's Creed Valhalla
"We want to give the option to players to advance their progression"
You might remember there was a bit of controversy when Assassin's Creed Odyssey included an option to boost XP with real money back in 2018, and Assassin's Creed Valhalla i
News Microsoft Flight Simulator Celebrates 2M Players, Teases Plans For 2021
"Our launch in 2020 was only the beginning"
Asobo Studios has announced today that the fantastic Microsoft Flight Simulator has officially surpassed two million players, becoming the fastest entry in the near 40-year-old franchise to achieve that feat. In that time, the Microsoft Flight Sim community has piloted more than 50 million flights and...
News Get Free Access To Call Of Duty: Black Ops Cold War's Multiplayer For The Next Week
Featuring various modes and maps
Update: The Black Ops Cold War Free Access Week is now live on Xbox, but be warned that's a separate download to the main game! You'll find it by searching for the phrase, "Black Ops Cold War Free Access". Original story: If you haven't had a chance to try out Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War yet, you're in luck -...
Wednesday16th Dec 2020
News Xbox Broke A Guinness World Record By Projecting Destiny 2 At The Top Of A Giant Mountain
Because why not?
In line with the "Power Your Dreams" message that has accompanied the Xbox Series X|S launch, the company has done just that with one gamer. By visiting the top of Copper Mountain in Colorado, Xbox managed to make one gamers dream come true by projecting Destiny 2: Beyond Light on the largest projected video ever conceived,...
News 343 Unveils Next Year's Plans For Halo: The Master Chief Collection
Here's what's on the way in 2021
343 Industries has published its final development blog of 2020 on Halo: The Master Chief Collection, highlighting that it's "just getting started" with its plans for the game as it moves into next year. We don't know everything about what 343 is planning for the MCC in 2021 just yet (it says there's a "ton more" to...
Guide Here's How You Can Play Skyrim At 60FPS On Xbox Series X
Thanks to the power of mods
We're all well aware that backwards compatibility is fantastic on Xbox Series X (and Series S), but unfortunately games with framerate caps are still forced to run at 30 frames-per-second in certain cases. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Special Edition, which was added to Xbox Game Pass earlier this week, is one of those...
News Gears 5 Now Lets You Pick And Choose What You Want To Install
Save some precious drive space
Gears 5 now allows you to choose what you wish to install and delete, freeing up some valuable hard drive space. Following a trend adopted by other games such as Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War and Halo: The Master Chief Collection, upon loading up the game, players are now presented with the ability to install or...
Review Cyberpunk 2077 - Packed With Potential, But Desperately In Need Of Some TLC
Soulkiller?
Disclaimer: This review has been updated to include our verdict based on the initial 1.04 hotfix update for Cyberpunk 2077 on Xbox One, and also now includes a score to represent that version of the game. We're not sure we've ever before played through a fully released AAA title while constantly thinking to ourselves "this is going to...
News Two More Of December 2020's Xbox Games With Gold Are Now Available
Explore a vintage world from Double Fine Productions
You can now begin downloading the second batch of December 2020's Xbox Live Games With Gold titles, which are the Xbox One game Bleed 2 and Xbox 360 game Stacking. 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:
News Xbox Boss Phil Spencer: 'Even I'm Tired Of Seeing Me In Interviews'
He likes giving visibility to others
It's been a very busy year for Team Xbox and particularly Xbox boss Phil Spencer, who not only has had to navigate two consoles launches in the middle of a pandemic, but has also had to make countless interview appearances in that time. However, in recent weeks and months we've started to see more members of...
News Searches For Cyberpunk 2077 Are Spiking On Adult Video Sites
Whatever floats your boat
It appears Cyberpunk 2077 fans are not getting satisfied enough by the game, as searches on popular adult video sites (you know what we're talking about) seem to indicate there's some serious demand for more! The adult site xHamster posted some interesting stats on Reddit, which through Google Analytics has shown a 3420%...
News Xbox Insiders Can Try The Outriders Beta On Console This Week
But limited space is available
Square Enix's co-op RPG shooter Outriders unfortunately saw its release date pushed back to February 2021 a few months ago, but Xbox Insiders can now try it out for free in a limited preview on Xbox consoles. As always, you can access this Beta from the Xbox Insider app on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, but be warned...
News Sea Of Thieves Celebrates 1,000 Days With A Free Eyepatch Giveaway
Get it while you can!
Can you believe it? It has now been more than 1,000 days since Sea of Thieves set sail on its maiden voyage back in March 2018. According to Rare, the game is now "bigger and better than ever" with over 15 million players to date. To celebrate this special milestone, there's a special commemorative classic pirate cosmetic for...
News Destiny 2 Brings The Holiday Spirit With Free 'The Dawning' Event
Christmas has come early!
Getting in the mood for the Christmas period and looking for some in-game events to celebrate the season? Destiny 2 has you covered. Running between December 15 to January 5, 2021, The Dawning returns from previous years with its Christmas inspired event. The hubs have been rethemed to take full advantage of the season and...
Tuesday15th Dec 2020
News Two More Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass (Dec 15)
And they're a couple of big hitters
It's that time again! We've only got a couple of games joining Xbox Game Pass today (with many more on the way later this week), but both are these are major titles that we're eagerly looking forward to! Unfortunately EA Play will no longer be joining Xbox Game Pass for PC today after being delayed to 2021. Here...
Guide When Will The Xbox Christmas Holiday Sale 2020 Be Revealed?
Otherwise known as the Countdown Sale
The Xbox Christmas and New Year Holiday Sale 2020 (known typically as the 'Countdown Sale') is almost upon us, during which hundreds of Xbox digital titles are expected to be discounted for the holiday period. The official date of the sale hasn't been announced at the time of writing, but it should be just a...
Deals Over 90 Games Discounted In This Week's Xbox Sale (Dec 15-22)
The latest batch of offers
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! We've got your standard Deals with Gold and Spotlight offerings this week, along with a Publisher Sale - spanning just under 100 games in all. Don't forget that Microsoft also tends to host an end-of-year Countdown Sale on the Xbox Store (we're anticipating we'll see it very...
News A Group Of British Politicians Want To See Console Scalpers Banned
Following weeks of new stock being soaked up by resellers
Been struggling to get an Xbox Series X|S? Well, it looks as though some members of the British government are trying to implement new legislation to change the way sellers redistribute consoles. According to a new report (thanks, VGC), the Six Scottish National Party is looking to cease...
News CD Projekt Red Admits Being 'Too Focused' Getting Cyberpunk 2077 Out The Door
"We ignored the signals about the need for additional time"
We've all heard about the controversy surrounding Cyberpunk 2077's poor performance on base Xbox One and PlayStation 4 over the past few days, and CD Projekt Red has commented further on this in a recent conference call. As part of the call, joint-CEO Adam Kiciński addressed the criticism...
News OpenCritic Warns Players Against The Xbox One Version Of Cyberpunk 2077
It believes CD Projekt Red "sought to hide the true state of the game"
In an unusual turn, OpenCritic has openly warned fans about the state of Cyberpunk 2077's Xbox One's performance, which CD Projekt Red has recently apologised for. While OpenCritic sources critic reviews to develop a general consensus, a new disclaimer has informed eager...
Talking Point How Are You Finding Cyberpunk 2077 So Far?
Cyberpunk or Cyberbug?
Let's be honest - Cyberpunk 2077's launch has been extremely messy, more so than anyone could have predicted. Since its launch, reports have escalated to how the console editions just aren't quite up to scratch, mainly the Xbox One iterations. Yet, it's worth mentioning that many people are enjoying their time with Cyberpunk...
News You Can Now Play Fortnite At 120FPS On Xbox Series X|S
In Battle Royale and Creative modes
It was a little bit of a surprise when Fortnite released for Xbox Series X|S last month without a dedicated 120 frames per-second option, but now it's officially been added to the game's Battle Royale and Creative modes. For displays that support it, you can enter the Fortnite Video settings and toggle on “120...
News EA Play Delayed With Xbox Game Pass For PC, Now Arrives In 2021
"We need more time to provide the Xbox Game Pass experience"
The Xbox Game Pass team has announced that EA Play will no longer be joining Xbox Game Pass for PC today as originally planned, having been delayed until 2021 in order to better "provide the Xbox Game Pass experience." In an update on Xbox Wire, the team noted that it was "asking for a...
Random Turns Out Vin Diesel Is A Huge Ark: Survival Evolved Fan
He's logged over 1000 hours!
It was announced back at The Game Awards last week that Ark II would be coming to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S as a console (launch) exclusive, and the big news was that Hollywood star Vin Diesel would be playing a major role. In a recent post on Xbox Wire, Vin Diesel's part in the game was revealed to be even bigger...
News New-Look Funimation Anime App Coming Soon To Xbox Series X|S
Get ready for a refreshing redesign
Earlier today, the Sony-owned anime streaming service Funimation announced a new-look app for all platforms including the Xbox Series X|S. According to a post on the company's official website, the new design will be released on the Nintendo Switch today and will follow with a next-gen rollout "and more" over the...
Reminder These 9 Games Leave Xbox Game Pass Today (Dec 15)
Grab a discount while you can
Today marks the unfortunate removal of nine more games from Xbox Game Pass, including the likes of MudRunner, Untitled Goose Game and Age of Wonders: Planetfall. As always though, don't forget that you can save 20% on the majority of them with your membership over the next few hours, and MudRunner is actually included...
News DIRT 5 Gears Up For Christmas With Free Content Pack And Wheel Support
Driving through a winter wonderland
DIRT 5's latest patch takes advantage of the holiday season, while also addressing multiple bugs present within the game, Codemasters has announced. Update 2.00 is available today for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, bringing a Snow Limits content pack as free additional content. Included within the add-on is new...
Monday14th Dec 2020
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (Dec 15-18)
Confront a deadly new predator in Gears 5
Welcome to your weekly Xbox roundup! It's a pretty quiet one for new releases over the next few days, but we've still got loads of Game Pass titles on the way, including a single-player expansion for Gears 5! Here's what's coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One this week: New Xbox Releases (Dec 1-4):...
News Best Buy Will Be Restocking The Xbox Series X This Week
Here's when you can get one
It's stock alert time! Best Buy has announced today that it will be receiving more online stock of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S this week on Tuesday, December 15th, but you'll need to be keeping a close lookout. The retailer hasn't given any specific time of when the consoles will go on sale other than "sometime...
News Xbox Exec: People Were Worried Game Pass Would Devalue Games
"The effect is actually the opposite"
Sarah Bond, corporate vice president of gaming at Microsoft, has recently been talking about Xbox Game Pass in an interview with Kinda Funny Games, including how developers reacted to the service when it first arrived. Interestingly, Bond noted that there was plenty of scepticism about Xbox Game Pass in the...
News EA Agrees $1.2 Billion Deal To Acquire Codemasters
Leaving Take-Two in the dust
Update (Mon 14th Dec, 2020 10:00 GMT): And just like that, the deal is on! As per GamesIndustry.biz, EA has agreed to acquire Codemasters for approximately $1.2 billion, with the deal set to complete in the first quarter of 2021. Here's EA CEO Andrew Wilson had to say about the acquisition: "Our industry is growing,...
News System Link Now Works Across Four Generations Of Xbox Consoles
Party like it's the early 2000s all over again
If you ever owned an Xbox back in the early days, you'll know exactly what System Link is, and as demonstrated in the video above, it still works for multiplayer games across all four generations of Xbox consoles in 2020. The feature allows multiple consoles to connect together for offline multiplayer...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Dev Apologises For Poor Last-Gen Performance, Offers Refunds
Two big patches are also in the works
There's been a lot of talk over the past few days about how poorly Cyberpunk 2077 is running on base Xbox One and PlayStation 4, and now developer CD Projekt Red has responded to those reports. In a message posted on Twitter, the studio told fans it was sorry for not showing the game running on base consoles...
Poll What Is Your Xbox Game Of The Year 2020?
Get your votes in
We're entering new territory for the relaunched Pure Xbox this year with the Game of the Year awards, where we plan to take a look back and celebrate some of the best Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox PC games of 2020. To kick things off, we need to tally up your favourite games of the past twelve months, from first-party titles...
News Xbox Wants You To Help Create The New Space Jam Game
Arriving with Xbox Game Pass next year
Microsoft has announced that it's teaming up with Warner Bros. to give two lucky fans the chance to be part of creating the Space Jam: A New Legacy game, set to release as a free perk with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate next year. Starting December 14 through December 30, fans ages 14 and up will be able to submit...
News Massive Resident Evil 8 Leak Appears To Spoil The Game's Ending
Be warned and stay vigilant
Uh oh. It looks like major details for the upcoming Resident Evil Village have leaked online, including spoilers for the game's ending, along with a bunch of screenshots from a development build of the game. We're not going to be telling you how to find them here (it's not fair on Capcom after all), but ultimately it...
News eBay Scalpers Have Reportedly Made Around $10m From The Xbox Series X
And over $1m from the Series S
We've seen lots of stories about scalpers making a profit on the Xbox Series X|S since their launch on November 10th, and according to an analysis, this has resulted in around $10m in overall profit so far. Michael Driscoll conducted the analysis over at Dev.to, writing a script to "scrape all of eBay's sold listings...
News Xbox Aligns With Nintendo And PlayStation In 'Safer Gaming' Commitment
"We can accomplish more when we work toward the same goal"
Microsoft has today unveiled its "shared commitment to safer gaming" in conjunction with Nintendo and PlayStation, where each brand will "continue investing in, evolving, and amplifying our approaches to user safety." Xbox says all players "deserve to have fantastic social gaming...
News UK Boxed Charts: Cyberpunk 2077 Becomes The Second Biggest Launch Of 2020
An impressive start for CD Projekt Red
To the surprise of no one, this past week's UK boxed charts saw Cyberpunk 2077 claim top spot, and the game also became the second biggest retail launch of the year, only losing out to EA's FIFA 21 (thanks GamesIndustry.biz). Elsewhere, the end of the Black Friday sales caused drops in sales for the likes of
Sunday13th Dec 2020
News Microsoft Wants To Introduce A 'Family Plan' For Xbox Game Pass
"It's something we'd like to do"
With the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S now available around the world, some of us are going to find ourselves in possession of multiple Xbox consoles in the home over the coming weeks and months. If you're planning on giving your old Xbox Ones to family members, you might want to share your Xbox Game Pass...
News Xbox Series X Offers The 'Best Console Experience Right Now' For Cyberpunk 2077
And the Series S is impressive too
Much has been made of how Cyberpunk 2077 is running very poorly on base Xbox One, but for the most part (aside from bugs), it seems to be working very well on both the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. In an analysis from Digital Foundry, the outlet found that the Series X actually offers "arguably the best console...
News CDPR Rolls Out Hotfix For Cyberpunk 2077, Now Live On Xbox
You're looking at a 16GB download
Update: This update is now live on Xbox and is a 16GB download. See the full patch notes below. Original story: A new hotfix has been released for Cyberpunk 2077, the only catch is it's not on Xbox systems just yet. CD Projekt Red says it's working on having the update out "as soon as possible" for this platform...
Talking Point What's The Most Underrated Feature Of The Xbox Series X|S So Far?
Backwards compatibility? VRR? Quick Resume?
It's now been just over a month since the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S first released, and hopefully by now you've had the chance (if you wanted one) to get hands-on with either of the next-gen systems. We asked you at the launch of the new consoles what your favourite feature was so far - from Quick...
Random #Cyberbug2077 Begins Trending On Social Media As Players Encounter More Glitches
It's not a good look for CDPR's latest release
In response to all the bugs, glitches, performance issues and crashes players have been encountering in Cyberpunk 2077, the hashtag #Cyberbug2077 is now trending on the social media platform Twitter. At the time of writing, there are now more than 17,000 tweets. Of course, not all of them are entirely...
Saturday12th Dec 2020
News Halo Infinite Fans Call For Xbox One Version To Be Cancelled Amid Cyberpunk Debacle
"It CANNOT be held back by outdated hardware"
The big topic of discussion this week has centred around the poor performance in Cyberpunk 2077 for Xbox One and PlayStation 4, and while the debates and analysis continue on, it's also reignited the talk about whether Halo Infinite should be released for the Xbox One at all when it arrives late next...
News Walmart Is Reportedly Moving All Next-Gen Console Sales Online
Looks like the end of walk-ins
If you've been looking to grab an Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S at Walmart (in the US), be aware that the company is reportedly moving all of its next-gen console sales online for the foreseeable future. There's been no official announcement about this (yet), but various customers have reported seeing signs about it...
News Dolby Atmos For Headphones Is Free On Xbox This Weekend
Try it out with Cyberpunk 2077
Dolby has announced that Dolby Atmos for Headphones is completely free to try on Xbox this weekend. Accessible via the Dolby Access app on the Microsoft Store, Dolby Atmos for Headphones allows you to "hear stunning detail, precision, and realism in your games, movies, and shows with sound that flows all around you...
News The New Perfect Dark Isn't Just Your Typical First-Person Shooter
'We aren't shying away from gameplay diversity'
The Initiative undoubtedly had the biggest Xbox announcement of The Game Awards 2020 when it revealed it was working on a new Perfect Dark, and the team has talked a little more about what we can expect from the game. In a developer interview trailer, the studio spoke about the need to balance the...
News Xbox Will Improve Certification Process, After Discovery Of CP2077's Seizure Dangers
"we encourage all players to review warnings"
Earlier this week, a report from Game Informer revealed CD Projekt Red's latest release, Cyberpunk 2077, featured visuals that were capable of triggering a seizure. A Microsoft spokesperson, in response to this report, has reiterated to GamesRadar how the company is committed to making its platforms as...
News Phil Spencer Congratulates Naughty Dog On Game Awards Success
"Great game from a great studio"
There was plenty of Xbox activity at The Game Awards this year, but ultimately Naughty Dog's The Last Of Us: Part II was the biggest winner on the night, sweeping various awards including Game of the Year. True to form, Xbox boss Phil Spencer made sure to congratulate the team on the PlayStation title, giving props...
Pick One Which Of These Xbox Elder Scrolls Games Is Your Favourite?
Remember, you can only pick one!
It's time for another round of Pick One! This week, to celebrate The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim being added to Xbox Game Pass on December 15th, we're looking back at the history of Elder Scrolls games on Xbox. There have famously only been a few of these dating back to 2002, but they're all highly beloved, and soon...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (Dec 12th)
Spending a few days in Night City?
Welcome to the weekend! Many of us will probably be spending a lot of time with the newly released Cyberpunk 2077 over the next few days, but if you're looking for something else, we've got a bunch of new Xbox Game Pass additions, three more Free Play Days titles and a
News Play WW1 Shooters Verdun & Tannenberg For Free This Weekend
Featuring cross-play with PlayStation players
We've got some more freebies available on Xbox this weekend! In addition to the three Free Play Days titles previously announced, World War 1 shooters Verdun and Tannenberg are also free to play right now. You can access both of these multiplayer games via special free trials on the Microsoft Store...
Friday11th Dec 2020
News These 10 Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (Dec 15-17)
December is getting even busier!
The latest batch of Xbox Game Pass titles has arrived! Microsoft has today unveiled another 10 games coming to the service in the middle part of December, available across console, PC and Android. Here's a list of what's on the way today and next week: Date Game Platform Dec 11 Mørkredd Console, PC,...
News Five More Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass (Dec 10-11)
Update: Co-op puzzler Mørkredd now available
Update (Fri 11th Dec, 2020 11:00 GMT): Microsoft has surprisingly dropped another Game Pass title on us today in the form of co-op puzzler (and console exclusive) Mørkredd, which is also optimised for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S! We've added it to the original list of titles from yesterday below...
News Another 13 Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass Soon (Dec 11-30)
Enjoy them while you can
Update (Fri 11th Dec, 2020 15:00 GMT): Microsoft has added three more games to this list today that are set to leave Xbox Game Pass on December 30th, including Mortal Kombat X. We've added these to the table below. Original story (Tue 1st Dec, 2020 19:00 GMT): Microsoft has today unveiled another ten games that will be...
News Ark II, Starring Vin Diesel, Will Be An Xbox Console Launch Exclusive
We weren't expecting this one
Update (Mon 14th Dec, 2020 10:30pm): Microsoft has since clarified the exclusivity surrounding Ark II, calling it a "console launch exclusive" for the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. "Now with Ark II, players will be thrust into a brutal new world of primitive survival against both beast and man, facing down the...
News Xbox Reveals More Games Coming To Game Pass This Holiday
Including The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim next week
Update: Microsoft has now announced more titles heading to Xbox Game Pass next week between December 15th and 17th, which includes the aforementioned The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, Among Us and Neoverse. These 10 Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (Dec 15-17) Original story: It was bou
News Back 4 Blood Is The Left 4 Dead 3 We've Been Waiting For
And it's finally got a release date
It's been almost two years since zombie shooter Back 4 Blood was first announced, but now we've finally got a new trailer and release date for the game, as well as some actual gameplay footage as part of The Game Awards 2020. Developed by Turtle Rock Studios - the team behind the acclaimed Left 4 Dead franchise -...
News Xbox Studio The Initiative Is Making A New Perfect Dark
Check out the official announce trailer
It's official! After months of rumours, new Xbox studio The Initiative has finally revealed that it's working on a new Perfect Dark game, aiming to deliver a "secret agent thriller set in a near-future world." Few details have been revealed about the title so far - it's still in "early development" for now,...
News Forza Horizon 4 x Cyberpunk 2077 Collaboration Officially Revealed
Update: Get the Quadra Turbo-R V-TECH in FH4
Update [Fri 11th Dec, 2020 00:40 GMT]: It's official, Cyberpunk 2077's Quadra Turbo-R V-TECH is on its way to Forza Horizon 4 and will be available today for free. Above is a first-look. Enjoy! Original story [Thu 10th Dec, 2020 05:45 GMT]: Forza Horizon 4 has already collaborated with brands such as...
News Microsoft Flight Simulator Lands On Xbox Series X In Summer 2021
Preparing for take-off
Yep, we've finally got a date! Microsoft Flight Simulator is officially coming to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S in Summer 2021, and as you'd expect, it'll also be included with Xbox Game Pass from day one. Developer Asobo Studios says fans "can expect the same level of depth as the PC version", allowing you to travel the...
News Evil Dead: The Game Brings 'Over-The-Top' Multiplayer To Xbox In 2021
"Plenty of surprises await in this gore-filled battle against evil"
Saber Interactive and Boss Team Games announced at The Game Awards last night that multiplayer title Evil Dead: The Game will arrive for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S in 2021. According to a press release, the game is focused around co-op and PvP, and sees you working...
News Microsoft Adds Touch Controls To 5 More Xbox Game Pass Titles
More options for playing your favourite games on the go
Along with announcing more titles for Xbox Game Pass, Microsoft has also highlighted the next batch of games to receive touch controls on Android devices. As an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate member, cloud gaming is an additional perk to the subscription, allowing you to play your favourite games on...
News Master Chief Joins The Fight In Fortnite, Available Now
The rumours were true!
Well, it seems the rumours were true! Master Chief - the protagonist of the Halo series - is officially joining Fortnite today. His suit (1500 V-Bucks) and entire set (2600 V-Bucks) is now available from the item shop in the game. Part of the Gaming Legends series, the Master Chief set is now available in the Item Shop.
News The Callisto Protocol Is Looking To Be The Dead Space Successor We've Always Wanted
In space, no one can hear you scream
The Callisto Protocol was announced during The Game Awards last night and is bearing a striking resemblance to another beloved series. Set to launch in 2022, The Callisto Protocol is a futuristic horror game arriving on consoles and PC. While no gameplay was shown, the trailer seemed heavily influenced by Dead...
News Keanu Reeves Says His Cyberpunk 2077 E3 Reveal 'Felt Like A Rock Concert'
"Holy cow!"
In a recent interview, Keanu Reeves described his appearance at E3 in 2019 as one he'll "never forget". Speaking to Gamertag Radio, Reeves was asked about his experience as part of the Xbox presentation and the "iconic" moment he stepped on stage to reveal he was in Cyberpunk 2077. Reeves described the moment as "extraordinary":...
News Disco Elysium: The Final Cut Is Heading To Xbox Consoles Next Summer
Don't worry, it's not a PlayStation exclusive
It was announced last night at The Game Awards 2020 that critically acclaimed RPG Disco Elysium would be coming to PlayStation in 2021, but fortunately it's also heading to Xbox - just a few months later. This version of the open world RPG will be called 'The Final Cut', introducing new features such as...
Video Here's Our First Sneak Peek At The Next Mass Effect
Yep, that sure looks like Liara
The next Mass Effect is very likely sometime away yet, but BioWare has nevertheless dropped an official teaser trailer on us as part of The Game Awards 2020, starring (seemingly) none other than Liara T'Soni! We haven't got any other details to share as of yet, but BioWare says "a veteran team is in the early stages...
News NieR Replicant Ver.1.22474487139... Gameplay Trailer Shows Off Its Visceral Combat
And it's looking as crazy as expected
The first (official) gameplay trailer for NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139… has emerged and looks as bonkers as ever with its fast paced, intense combat. NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139… is a remaster of NieR Replicant (previously released only in Japan), which in itself was an update version of the...
News EA Unveils Official Teaser Trailer For The Next Dragon Age
It's not just concept art this time!
What's this? A new look at Dragon Age 4 that isn't just concept art? This one's only a teaser, of course, but it gives us a more in-depth look at the type of game the next Dragon Age is trying to be, along with the return of Varric! No further details have been provided on Dragon Age 4 as of yet (including what...
News It Takes Two Is The Next Game From A Way Out Creators, Coming Spring Next Year
Bring a friend along for free, too
Josef Fares, the mind behind the impressive co-op adventure A Way Out, has unveiled the first gameplay trailer for his new title, It Takes Two as part of The Game Awards 2020. Following the same principle of A Way Out, it seems It Takes Two will be a heavily based around the core idea of working together as the...
Thursday10th Dec 2020
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (Dec 10-13)
"Experience one of the finest story-driven shooters of all time"
It's time for another batch of Free Play Days titles! Three more games are available to play for free this weekend for Xbox Live Gold members, and they're ready to download right now. So, what's on offer? We've got the hack and slash deck-building hybrid Book of Demons, classic...
Deals Xbox Game Awards 2020 Sale Now Live, 100+ Games Discounted
Packed with plenty of Xbox Series X|S offers
The Xbox Game Awards 2020 sale is here! To celebrate the industry show taking place on December 10th, Xbox has discounted over 100 games, bundles and add-ons for the next few days until Sunday, December 13th. We've highlighted just a select few of the most notable deals in the table below, and you'll...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Reportedly Has Major Issues On Xbox One & PS4
"Sometimes it’s been straight up ugly"
The day has arrived! Cyberpunk 2077 is now officially available around the world, but unfortunately some early reports have suggested the game is having a tough time coping on base Xbox One and PS4 consoles. We've seen loads of messages from disgruntled fans on social media about these versions, and the...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Is Also Freezing For Some Players On Xbox Series X
Night City is getting off to a bumpy start
It seems the technical issues plaguing Cyberpunk 2077 on base Xbox One and PS4 is the hot topic right now, with users reporting running into an assortment of problems - and it even extends to the Series X to a degree. Earlier today, multiple Xbox Series X users
Guide When Is The Game Awards 2020?
Here's everything you need to know
The Game Awards 2020 is taking place today, which marks the final major games event of 2020, and promises to feature celebrities, performances and a whole host of world premieres as part of its lineup. Last year's show was particularly memorable from an Xbox perspective as Phil Spencer revealed the Xbox Series X...
News Yes, Your Grace Has Exploded In Popularity With Xbox Game Pass
Another success story for the service
We hear all the time about how Xbox Game Pass is generating massive player numbers for games that are included with the service, and indie adventure Yes, Your Grace is one of the latest additions to benefit. Taking to Twitter, Mike Rose of publisher No More Robots revealed that the game had an "incredible"...
News Looks Like Quick Resume Could Be Fixed Sooner Than Expected On Xbox Series X|S
The fix will roll out to Insider members first
Since the Xbox Series X|S launch, the highly talked about feature Quick Resume has been a little rocky, with some games completely disabling the feature until the bugs are ironed out. Xbox's Jason Ronald noted this recently and promised more news in the coming days and weeks, and it seems it may be...
News Download These Four Xbox Demos As Part Of The Game Awards 2020
Free to check out right now!
The Game Awards 2020 has arrived, and as part of the celebrations, Xbox has provided four free playable demos as part of a Game Awards Demo Fest on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. All four are available to download right now on the Xbox Dashboard on console under the 'The Game Awards Demo Fest' section, or you can access...
Poll Were You One Of The 8 Million Who Pre-Ordered Cyberpunk 2077?
And how are you finding it so far?
Today is the day! Cyberpunk 2077 has finally arrived after eight long years of anticipation, and developer CD Projekt Red has confirmed that the game received a staggering eight million pre-orders prior to release. To put that in context, industry analyst Daniel Ahmad has highlighted that the figure results in...
News Watch Dogs: Legion's Save Issues On Xbox Series X|S Are Finally Getting Fixed
No more lost progress!
Exactly one month since the Xbox Series X|S launch, and Watch Dogs: Legion will finally be properly playable on the new systems as Ubisoft has announced its auto-save issues will be fixed in a patch later today. Ever since its launch, many players, including ourselves, have been hit with a notoriously widespread issue which...
Live Watch The Game Awards 2020 Livestream Here
Let's see what Xbox has in store for us
Welcome to The Game Awards 2020! Today's event promises to feature celebrities, performances and a whole host of world premieres, and Xbox is expected to have a few surprises in store for us as well! The event begins at 3:30PM PT / 6:30PM ET, and while we won't be running a live blog for this one, you can...
News You Can Now Pause Your Kids' Screen Time With The Xbox Family App
And manage their requests to get new games
Microsoft has today updated its Xbox Family Settings App on iOS and Android, bringing a couple of highly-requested new features including the ability to pause screen time and an 'Ask to Buy' option for your kids. The 'Pause Screen Time' feature is as simple as it sounds - a button allows you to block their...
Wednesday9th Dec 2020
News Xbox Has Some Unannounced Surprise Games Arriving In 2021
Tell us more, Microsoft!
Xbox Game Studios has already revealed that the likes of Double Fine's Psychonauts 2 and 343 Industries' Halo Infinite are on the way in 2021, but apparently there are more "surprises" on the way as well. According to Jerret West, CVP of Microsoft Gaming, Xbox's first-party division has yet to announce its entire slate for...
News Five More Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass (Dec 8-9)
Including some Series X|S optimisations
Update (Wed 9th Dec, 2020 11:30 GMT): Indie action-platformer Unto The End has been added to Xbox Game Pass today, Wednesday December 9th, so we've now added it to the list below. Enjoy! Original story (Tue 8th Dec, 2020 11:00 GMT): It's Xbox Game Pass time! We've got four games joining / being upgraded for...
News 343 Unveils First Look Screenshots Of Halo Infinite's Multiplayer
Map images, weapon renders and armor coatings
343 Industries dropped a huge update on the progress of Halo Infinite last night, including the announcement that the game would now ship in Fall 2021, while also sharing a selection of new screenshots. Specifically, these screens are taken from the multiplayer component of the game, featuring a brief...
PSA There's A Way Of Playing Cyberpunk 2077 Early On Xbox
Ready to check out Night City?
Pre-ordered Cyberpunk 2077 and now waiting for those final few hours until it unlocks on Xbox? Did you know you can actually play it right now? It sounds implausible, but it's actually true... with a workaround. The game is actually already available in New Zealand as of a few hours ago, so if you want to get started,...
News Prepare Yourself, Halo Infinite's Craig Is Getting A Serious Makeover
It's time for Craig Version 2.0
Halo Infinite brute Craig became one of the most infamous Xbox memes of 2020 following his appearance in a gameplay demo earlier this year, but now 343 Industries has confirmed he'll look very different in the final game. In a post on the Halo Waypoint blog, art director Nicolas “Sparth” Bouvier explained that...
News Sony Still Seems Confident The Elder Scrolls VI Is Coming To PS5
Well this is awkward...
There's been a lot of talk ever since Microsoft announced its intention to acquire ZeniMax Media, parent company of Bethesda Softworks back in September about whether Bethesda's future games will become exclusive to Xbox moving forward, but apparently Sony doesn't think that'll be the case. In a PlayStation Game of the Year...
News Halo Infinite Will Launch In Fall 2021
"Thank you for your patience"
Halo Infinite was obviously delayed prior to the launch of the Xbox Series X|S, so when exactly will it be released? In an 'Inside Infinite' post over the official Halo Waypoint webpage, creative director Joseph Staten today confirmed Master Chief's next chapter would be arriving at some point in Fall 2021. "it’s...
News Xbox Cloud Gaming Heads To PC and Apple Devices Next Year
Available in the first half of 2021
Xbox Cloud Gaming has proved highly popular with Android users since being introduced as part of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate this past September, and PC and iOS users will finally be able to join in the fun next year. Microsoft has confirmed today that it plans to bring Xbox Cloud Gaming (also known as Project...
News Gang Beasts Is Now Heading To Xbox Game Pass Later Than Planned
It was supposed to arrive this Thursday
Microsoft revealed a massive batch of 17 games heading to Xbox Game Pass in the early part of December earlier this month, but unfortunately one of them has now been delayed until next year. The game in question - you guessed it - is hilarious beat 'em up party game Gang Beasts, which instead of arriving on...
News Halo Infinite Will Feature No Pay-To-Win Elements, Confirms 343 Industries
"We’re not selling power"
With Halo Infinite's massive update yesterday, details on many of the game's components were detailed, one being its absence of loot boxes and other premium rewards that deliver an unfair advantage to players. When discussing the "principles and pillars" the team at 343 Industries wish to follow for Halo Infinite, one...
News Xbox Warns Fans To 'Dial Expectations Down' For The Game Awards 2020
Especially compared to last year
There's been a lot of speculation over what the Xbox team might be preparing to reveal at The Game Awards 2020 this week, but GM of Xbox games marketing Aaron Greenberg has warned fans to "dial expectations down". Taking to Twitter, Greenberg explained that Xbox will indeed have "a couple moments" in the show, but...
News 343 Knows The Visuals Weren't Great In Halo Infinite's Gameplay Demo
"July was indeed a very much work-in-progress..."
It's impossible to forget the World Premiere gameplay demo of Halo Infinite that dropped at the Xbox Games Showcase this past July, but unfortunately it's both for good and for bad reasons. The negative side of things centres around the
News Xbox Exec Suggests EA Play Has Joined Game Pass For The Long Term
"This is a significant addition"
EA Play was added to Xbox Game Pass for Ultimate subscribers this past November, providing access to an additional 80+ titles from the EA catalogue, and it looks like the service is here to stay for the long run. In an interview with Gaming Bible, Xbox’s marketing manager Aaron Greenberg was asked about how long...
News Thanks To You, November Was A Record-Breaking Month For Xbox
Check out these impressive stats
Alongside announcing that Cloud Gaming will be arriving on PC and iOS next year, Microsoft also revealed some intriguing stats today about the Xbox Series X|S launch. In an Xbox Wire post which focused on Xbox seeing record engagement, it also looked into some very interesting facts from November, specifically...
Random Ever Wanted An Edible Chocolate Xbox Controller? Your Dreams May Be Answered
It looks pretty sweet
If you've ever looked at your controller and thought it would be better as an edible object, then you may want to check out this chocolate Xbox Series controller. Xbox social media manager Stein has shown off a delicious looking chocolate controller on Twitter made entirely of solid chocolate, even proving so by taking a bite...
News Cyberpunk 2077's Launch Trailer Contains A Hidden DLC Message
Some freebies are on the way early next year
Can you believe it's finally here?! Eight long years since it was first announced all the way back in 2012, CD Projekt Red's Cyberpunk 2077 officially launches tonight at midnight local time. We hope you're ready! In the meantime though, you can get hyped up with the official launch trailer above, which...
Tuesday8th Dec 2020
News New Xbox Feature Will Reveal Why Your Downloads Are Going Slow
Now rolling out to Xbox Insiders
Ever wondered why your downloads are going painfully slow on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S? It's probably because you've got a game running in the background, which throttles download speeds on the platform. As shared by Seanpr92 on the Xbox Insiders Reddit, a new feature now rolling out to Insiders in the Alpha Skip...
Random Pulling A Sickie On Cyberpunk 2077's Launch Day? Xbox Is On To You
It's okay, we won't tell
Looking to take the day off on Thursday December 10 to play Cyberpunk 2077? Well you might want to rethink that as Xbox has its eye on you. In a fun jab at players intending to take the day off work or call in sick later this week, the official Xbox Twitter account has acknowledged everyone who's planning on being...
Deals Over 150 Games Discounted In This Week's Xbox Sale (Dec 8-15)
The latest batch of offers
Update: Xbox is also now running a Game Awards 2020 Sale until December 13th, featuring discounts on hundreds of additional games. You'll find a roundup of included offers below. Deals: Xbox Game Awards 2020 Sale Now Live, 100+ Games Discounted Original story: It's time for another set of we
News This Week's Call Of Duty Patch Includes Crash Fixes On Series X
As well as various quality-of-life improvements
Has Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War been crashing your Xbox Series X? You're not alone. Thousands of you have reported the same problem to us in recent weeks, and now it looks like a fix is finally on the way. As revealed by developer Treyarch, the game's latest patch arriving this week includes...
News The Game Awards Will Feature 12-15 Game Reveals, And Nothing Has Leaked (Yet)
"Nothing from our main show has been leaked that I know of so far"
The Game Awards presenter Geoff Keighley has revealed that the show will feature "around 12-15" game announcements during the main awards ceremony. In a Reddit Q&A, Keighley spilled some beans for what viewers can expect in The Game Awards on December 10. When asked how many...
News Gears 5: Hivebusters Expansion Arrives Next Week, Included In Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
Hivebustin' makes you feel good
Following on from Gears 5's biggest multiplayer update with Operation 5: Hollow Storm, the single player expansion Hivebusters is arriving on December 15. Gears 5: Hivebusters will be free to download for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members, to stream through Cloud Gaming or available to purchase separately a $19
News Cyberpunk 2077 Reportedly Features Visuals Capable Of Triggering Epileptic Seizures
Update: CD Projekt Red confirms it's working on a solution
Update: CD Projekt Red has responded to this report with the following statement: "Thank you for bringing this up. We’re working on adding a separate warning in the game, aside from the one that exists in the EULA ( Regarding a more permanent solution, Dev team is currently exploring...
News Ubisoft Delays Prince Of Persia: The Sands Of Time Remake
The Sands of Time can't save this one
Ubisoft has delayed Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake until March 18, 2021, stating that "2020 was a year like no other". In a translated statement by Gematsu, the developer believes "this is the right decision" to "deliver a game you enjoy". As a result, the game will no longer hit its intended...
News Does The Crash Bandicoot 4 Art Book Hint At Spyro 4?
I Spy-ro
An eagle eyed fan has spotted a surprise in the Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time art book that suggests Spyro 4 could be in the works. As founded by the Twitter page Spyro Universe, the page delves into one of the later levels of the game set in The Snoxx Dimension, which is brimming with details. One such detail is hiding in the...
News Planet Coaster: Console Edition's First Post-Launch Content Releases This Week
New rides, scenery, blueprints, and more
Planet Coaster: Console Edition may not have been the biggest launch title for the Xbox Series X|S, but its community has quickly been screaming out for new content which has finally been delivered. A new bundle will release on December 10th known as the Spooky Pack and Adventure Pack. Priced at a bundle...
News Take-Two CEO: Games Will Look 'Exactly Like Live Action' In Ten Years
"You'll have the option to make things that look completely realistic"
Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick has suggested that he believes creators will be able to make games look "exactly like live action" in ten years' time, "never mind all the other advances technology will enable." Speaking as part of the UBS Global TMT Virtual Conference,...
Monday7th Dec 2020
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (Dec 8-11)
It's time to take a trip to Night City
Welcome to your weekly Xbox roundup! The big release over the next few days is obviously CD Projekt Red's Cyberpunk 2077, but we've also got loads of Game Pass titles on the way as well! It's going to be a busy one... Here's what's coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One over the next few days: New Xbox...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Cyberpunk 2077
Has it been worth the wait?
The first reviews for this week's highly anticipated release of Cyberpunk 2077 have gone live today, and as expected, they're looking (mostly) very positive! Let's see what some reviewers are saying about the game so far... Video Games Chronicle (5/5) "An immersive and stunningly crafted RPG, which has raised the bar...
Random New Xbox Series X Ad Reveals Master Chief Is Actually A Cat
You've got to be kitten me
Microsoft has today unveiled the latest step in its Xbox Series X 'Power Your Dreams' campaign, which includes a short film centred around the dreams of MoonLiteWolf - all powered by her experience playing the Xbox Series X. Created by Oscar-winning director Taika Waititi, the video is a trippy experience which recounts...
News Forza Horizon 4's Free Stunt Track Builder Looks Absolutely Awesome
And it's arriving as soon as this week
Playground Games is really spoiling us with Forza Horizon 4 at the moment. As if the fantastic Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S upgrade wasn't enough, we're now getting a free new mode with a stunt track builder! Entitled "Super7", this free mode will see you create and compete in...
News Analysis Reveals What Xbox Fans Are Paying To Get A Series X On eBay
It's almost double the retail price
The release of the Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and PlayStation 5 has seen plenty of stock shortages over the past few weeks, and scalpers have taken this opportunity to resell the systems at highly inflated prices online. Of course, reselling consoles at overly high prices isn't worth the time and effort unless...
News Rec Room Arrives For Free On Xbox, Complete With Themed Room
No VR required
The popular VR game Rec Room has made the leap to Xbox consoles, with its very own Xbox themed room. The surprise release allows players to virtually hang out in a multitude of player created rooms, and with cross-play support, no friend will be left behind. It’s free to download, so there’s not much to really lose and with the...
News Konami Unveils eFootball PES 2021 Lite, Free To Play On Xbox
Build your very own dream team
Yep, it's that time of year again! Konami has unveiled the latest *free* version of the Pro Evolution Soccer series in the form of eFootball PES 2021 Lite, which is available to download on Xbox consoles from today. This version of the game gives all players full access to the Ultimate Team style myClub mode, along...
News Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World Finally Returns To Xbox Next Month
"Hey! You totally came!"
Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game is finally heading back to Xbox systems next month in the form of a Complete Edition, after previously becoming delisted. Originally intended to release Holiday 2020 as a mark of the film's 10th anniversary, the game has been quietly moved into next year with a release date of January...
News Xbox Has Literally Been Powering Players' Dreams To Create Weird And Wonderful Art
Using the most advanced dream recording technology
Microsoft has taken the slogan 'Power Your Dreams' a little too literally as a new video has experimented with Xbox Series X owners dreams after their time with the console. Using advanced dream technology, the company has conducted lucid dreaming experiments to monitor player's dreams after...
News UK Boxed Charts: Immortals Fenyx Rising Debuts Outside The Top Ten
FIFA 21 remains at the top of the table
This past week's UK boxed charts saw just one new release in the form of Ubisoft's excellent Immortals Fenyx Rising, but it didn't get off to the best of starts, missing out on the top ten by a single place - finishing in 11th. Elsewhere, it was very much business as usual at the top of the table. FIFA 21...
Rumour The Wolf Among Us 2 Could Be Shown At The Game Awards
Will we see the Big Bad Wolf again later this week?
A new rumour has surfaced that The Wolf Among Us 2 could make an appearance at The Game Awards 2020. According to posts on Reddit and Twitter, the game might return after being announced at the show last year. It will reportedly be showcased in the form of a new teaser trailer and "small developer...
Sunday6th Dec 2020
News Assassins Creed Valhalla Reportedly Has A Spoilerific Endgame Bug
Here's how you can avoid it
It's been almost a month since the release of Assassin's Creed Valhalla for Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and Xbox One, so you might finally be getting to the point where you're ready to finish Ubisoft's epic adventure. Unfortunately, it looks like there's currently a pretty serious bug affecting the endgame, which...
Hardware Review Razer Kaira Pro Wireless Headset For Xbox Series X - Sleek, Stylish & Comfortable
Another fantastic Xbox Series X headset
Razer steps confidently into the next-gen arena with its Kaira wireless headset range, ditching the rather in-your-face deep sea predator-esque naming conventions of the Kraken, Thresher and Hammerhead console offerings in favour of a much more relaxed branding that marries well with a sleek, light and almost...
News Could The Ace Attorney Trilogy Be Heading To Xbox Game Pass Soon?
The classic courtroom adventure series
Microsoft recently unveiled a massive 17 games coming to Xbox Game Pass in December, and according to a couple of Twitter teases, it looks like Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy could be added to that list very soon. The official Ace Attorney Twitter account made a rare comment on the addition of Dragon...
News 343 Announces Halo: Point Of Light, A New Novel Arriving In March 2021
The follow-up to Smoke & Shadow and Renegades
Over on the official Halo Waypoint website, 343 has revealed a new novel by Kelly Gay. It's a follow-up to Halo: Smoke & Shadow and Halo: Renegades, and is officially titled Halo: Point of Light. Here's a bit about it - with the events reportedly taking place a month before Halo 5: Guardians. It's...
Saturday5th Dec 2020
News Bungie Reveals More Details About Destiny 2's Xbox Series X Upgrade
Arriving in just a few days' time
The next major Xbox One game to get the 'Optimised' treatment for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S will be Bungie's Destiny 2, and the developer has now shared more details on what to expect from it next week. Arriving on Tuesday, December 8th, the enhancement will bring a variety of improvements to the game on...
Feature What Will Xbox Reveal At The Game Awards 2020?
Here are some of our predictions
The Game Awards 2020 is right around the corner, taking place next week on Thursday, December 10th at 6:30pm EST / 11:30PM GMT, and once again, it looks like Xbox is set to be in attendance for the (virtual) event this year. Xbox boss Phil Spencer dropped a bombshell at The Game Awards 2019 by revealing the Xbox...
News Xbox Is Listening To Your Feedback About Quick Resume On Series X|S
"We're really at the beginning of the journey"
One of the most impressive features of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S so far has been Quick Resume, which allows you to jump between multiple games without being required to load them again from scratch. However, the service has suffered a few bugs during its first few weeks, and fans have also...
Pick One Which Of These Remedy Xbox Games Is Your Favourite?
Remember, you can only pick one!
It's time for another round of Pick One! This week, to celebrate the recent addition of Control as part of Xbox Game Pass, we're looking back at the history of Remedy developed games on Xbox. Remedy Entertainment has been making games for Xbox consoles ever since the original Max Payne back in 2001, but which is...
News Phil Spencer Appearing On Game Awards Panel To Discuss Next-Gen
Tune in before the main event
The Game Awards will be streamed live on 10th December, but before then, host Geoff Keighley will be sitting down with a number of industry figures to talk about the state of gaming and what lies ahead for the next generation. Head of Xbox Phil Spencer will appear alongside Lisa Su - the president and CEO of AMD, and...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (Dec 5th)
We're spending it with some Gods and Monsters
Welcome to the weekend! There are lots of new Xbox Game Pass additions for you to check out over the weekend, with no less than ten games added over the past few days, as well as a batch of Free Play Days titles and the usual array of discounts via the Deals with Gold and Spotlight sales. Busy, busy!...
Friday4th Dec 2020
News Pre-Install Cyberpunk 2077 Now, Even If You Haven't Bought It Yet
Prepare yourself for release day
The time has (finally) almost arrived, Cyberpunk 2077 fans! The game officially launches for Xbox One next week on Thursday, December 10th, and anyone can now pre-install it to be ready for release day. If you've already pre-ordered the game digitally, the game should begin downloading without any extra effort...
Random This Custom Cyberpunk 2077 Xbox Series X Is A Thing Of Beauty
Bringing a slice of Night City to the home
Let's be honest, the basic design of the Xbox Series X isn't particularly exciting, but it does open opportunities for owners to get creative if they have the tools and knowhow to do so. We came across this stunning custom made Cyberpunk 2077 console made by Twitter user GameReaper187, which really uses...
News Ten More Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass (Dec 3-4)
Embark upon an epic adventure
Update (Fri 4th Dec, 2020 10:00 GMT): An additional couple of games have been added to Xbox Game Pass over the past few hours in the form of NHL 94 Rewind and Dragon Quest XI S, which we've now included in the list below. Enjoy! Original story (Thu 3rd Dec, 2020 11:00 GMT): It's Xbox Game Pass time! We've got a...
News Xbox Series X Now Reportedly Uses Less Energy In 'Instant On' Mode
Following the November 2020 system update
The Xbox Series X's 'Instant On' mode allows you to engage with features like Remote Play and overnight downloads, but there's a clear downside to it - it uses up more energy than shutting off the console entirely. A few days ago, a fan-created report from AndresVPN on the Xbox Series X Reddit had suggested...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Reportedly Has Quality And Performance Modes
But no details on the specifics yet
While the next-gen version of Cyberpunk 2077 isn't scheduled until next year, it appears a performance mode resides within the current-gen version of the game, as discovered by one Xbox owner. With any huge release, copies tend to go into the wild days before release, and with Cyberpunk 2077 a few mere days away,...
News Five Years After Release, Batman: Arkham Knight Has New DLC
I’m back-man!
Just in time for the Christmas period, Rocksteady has released the ultimate gift with brand new suits for Batman: Arkham Knight. As confirmed by the Rocksteady Studios Twitter account, two classic outfits are now available at the request of many fans. The vibrant Zur En Arrh costume from the classic DC comics, and the unique anime...
News God Of War's Kratos Makes His Unlikely Xbox Debut Via Fortnite
Welcome to the green team
Bet you never expected to see God of War's Kratos on Xbox! Well, here he is... Of course, it's not in the form of a brand-new God of War game or anything like that, but rather a purchasable Fortnite skin for the series' lead character Kratos, along with some additional accessories and emotes. Here's what God of War story...
News Halo Infinite Actor Suggests The Game Will Be Out Next Spring
"As far as I know it's in the can, ready to go..."
Since Halo Infinite's delay, details of the game have been light. However, in a recent interview, Master Chief's motion capture actor Bruce Thomas revealed the game is apparently due for next spring. As spotted by one eagle eyed Reddit user, during an interview with Dan Allen Gaming, the host...
Guide Best Xbox Christmas Gifts For 2020
Xbox gifts for your friends and family this holiday
It's December, which means the world goes bonkers buying all manner of gifts for loved ones. Christmas is right around the corner, but many still leave their shopping until the last second. If you've still got some presents to buy, your time isn't up yet. For any Xbox fans in your life, look no...
Talking Point Are You Suffering From Saving Issues In Watch Dogs: Legion?
Players are reporting losing hours of progress
It's been over three weeks since Watch Dogs: Legion made its launch on the Xbox Series X|S and many users, including us here at Pure Xbox, are still experiencing issues with the game refusing to save. For those that aren't aware, Watch Dogs: Legion players are finding the game is not saving...
News Mass Effect And Dragon Age Veterans Announce Departure From BioWare
"It's not an easy decision to make"
BioWare GM Casey Hudson and Dragon Age executive producer Mark Darrah have announced they'll be departing. Hudson worked on The Knights of the Old Republic and was also the co-creator of Mass Effect. He's been with BioWare for nearly 20 years now, apart from a short stint with Microsoft. His plan is to try...
News Dragon Quest XI S Is Now Ready To Play With Xbox Game Pass
The Definitive Edition of the critically acclaimed JRPG
It's been a long time since Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition was announced as coming to Xbox Game Pass back in July, but now it's finally here, and it's ready to play right now! In case you haven't been keeping track, the game is an enhanced and expanded version...
News Dragon Age 4 Will Be In Attendance At The Game Awards Next Week
Hopefully it's not just concept art
Geoff Keighley, host of The Game Awards 2020, has confirmed that BioWare will providing a "special look" at the next entry in the beloved Dragon Age series during next Thursday's event... whatever that means! So far, all we've seen of the next Dragon Age game is a selection of concept art that was revealed...
Thursday3rd Dec 2020
News UK Retailer Box Reveals Xbox Series X Restock Plans For December
Register now for a chance at securing one
Original story (Wed 25th Nov, 2020 14:00 GMT): These stock announcements are coming thick and fast at the moment! UK retailer Box.co.uk has revealed its plans for Xbox Series X stock in December, with the console set to be available on two separate dates. The retailer will have both the Xbox Series X and...
News UK Retailer Criticised For Expensive Next-Gen Console Pricing
Even some staff members aren't happy about it
Cast your mind back to a couple of weeks ago, and you might remember a story about UK retailer CEX reselling Xbox Series X consoles at a significantly higher price than the RRP - a practice that has seen the company come under fire from customers and even some staff members according to a new report from...
News Microsoft CEO Is Asked How Xbox Will 'Win The Console War' With PS5
"We are absolutely very, very much focused on gaming"
Microsoft held its 2020 annual shareholders meeting yesterday, and as part of the earnings call, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella was asked by a shareholder what was "being done to set Xbox apart from the PS5 to win the console war". Obviously the shareholder didn't get the memo, as Xbox boss Phil...
News Walmart Canada Postpones Today's Xbox Series X Restock
Update: Stock finally made available later in the day
Update (Fri 3rd Dec, 2020 08:00 GMT): Turns out Walmart Canada decided to unexpectedly unleash its stock of Xbox Series X later in the day - around 3AM UK time, so unfortunately we missed out on the update! The retailer's official Twitter account has suggested to "stay tuned" for future updates...
News NHL 94 Rewind Added To EA Play, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
Rolling back the years
Talk about a classic sports game! EA has very quietly added NHL 94 Rewind to the EA Play library today at no extra charge, which means Xbox Game Pass Ultimate owners can also get access to it. In case you haven't been keeping track, NHL 94 Rewind is an updated version of the original with modern rosters, and was originally...
Poll What Are Your Thoughts On The New Xbox Series Controller So Far?
How are you getting on with it?
It's hard to believe, but it's almost been a full, solid month since the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S officially launched back on November 10th. If you were lucky enough to get your hands on one at release, you've hopefully now had a good few weeks to get used to the feel of the new Xbox Series controller. Let's...
News CDPR Warns Fans Not To Share Cyberpunk 2077 Footage Ahead Of Release
Wants every player to have the same "spoiler-free" experience
CD Projekt Red has issued a warning about sharing footage of Cyberpunk 2077 ahead of the game's release next week. To ensure players around the world can enjoy the same "spoiler-free" experience on release, it's asking anyone who does receive a copy of the game early not to upload or...
News Ubisoft Confirms The Division 2 Will Be Getting An Xbox Series X Patch
Bringing 4K resolution and 60FPS
It seems every day more and more games are getting revealed to be reaping the benefits of the next-gen consoles and Tom Clancy's The Division 2 is the latest to be announced. As spotted by GamingBolt, Ubisoft shared the details in a recent Stat
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (Dec 3-6)
Bring more than your fists to the fight
It's time for another batch of Free Play Days titles! Two more games are available to play for free this weekend for Xbox Live Gold members, and they're ready to download right now. So, what's on offer? Both games this week are already part of the Xbox Game Pass library, in the form of popular fighter Soul...
News Undead Labs Details Next-Gen Improvements For State Of Decay 2
A new hardcore difficulty mode has also been added
State of Decay 2 has been optimised for the Xbox Series X, featuring new content for players to dive into. Making the jump to Xbox Series X|S, developer Undead Labs has made improvements to support the new hardware. The game now operates with "blazingly fast load times, improved image quality,...
Rumour Is A Halo x Fortnite Crossover In The Works?
Bring on the dabbing Master Chiefs
It was teased yesterday that God of War's Kratos might be coming to Fortnite soon as one of the new skins for its latest season of content, and rumours are now circulating that Halo might have a presence as well. Various images have been circulating on social media over the past few hours showing various cosmetics...
Reminder The Xbox Black Friday Game Sale Ends Today (Dec 3)
Last chance to take advantage of 700+ discounts
Just in case you'd forgotten, today marks your final chance to take advantage of over 700 discounts on games, bundles and add-ons as part of the massive Xbox Black Friday and Cyber Monday Game Sale. If you're still looking for a great deal, we've highlighted loads of bargain offers over the past few...
News Microsoft Has Acquired The Esports Platform Smash.GG
"We're excited about this acquisition's potential"
Microsoft is on a roll of acquisitions as the company has recently purchased the esports platform Smash.gg. In a statement on Twitter, Smash.gg announced that it has been scooped up by Microsoft, adding that the "team will now benefit from additional resources and support as part of the Microsoft...
News FIFA 21, Madden NFL 21 Free Xbox Series X Upgrades Now Live
Try them out with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
The free Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S upgrades for FIFA 21 and Madden NFL 21 have gone live a day early today, with both of them now available to download on the new consoles via Dual Entitlement. You can see a clip of FIFA 21 above, which clearly boasts improved graphics and a selection of new...
News Microsoft's Holiday Advert Shows Us Master Chief Should NOT Play Fetch With Dogs
Honestly, Chief. What were you expecting!?
In a year that at times has been quite dreary, Microsoft has decided to spread some festive cheer in a new Christmas advert that features Halo mascot Master Chief and various other Xbox properties. In a particularly amusing moment, Master Chief can be seen playing fetch with a group of dogs, using his very...
News Sea Of Thieves Is Introducing Seasons With Battle Passes Next Year
The aim is to give players more objectives to strive for
Rare promised significant changes to Sea of Thieves last month and those promises are seemingly getting delivered, with a shift from monthly updates to seasons - complete with battle passes. In a recently released video update on the game's social media channels, the developer announced a...
Wednesday2nd Dec 2020
Guide Will More Games Be Added To Xbox Backwards Compatibility?
Here's what Microsoft says about it
Backwards compatibility is undoubtedly one of the most impressive features of the Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, providing access to thousands of games from across three generations of Xbox. As great as it is, though, many fans have been pleading with Microsoft to add more original Xbox and Xbox 360 titles to the...
News Xbox Is 'Just Getting Warmed Up' With Game Pass Additions This Holiday
More news to come at The Game Awards?
It was revealed yesterday that no less than 17 (!) games would be coming to Xbox Game Pass between December 3rd and December 10th, and it looks like there's still plenty to come throughout the month of December. Following the announcement, general manager of business and content planning for Xbox Game Pass Matt...
Feature 5 Reasons To Check Out Dragon Quest XI S With Xbox Game Pass This Week
A wonderful upcoming addition to the service
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition is a bit of a mouthful, but when it hits Xbox Game Pass later this week on December 4, it'll show why its earned that title. It's been a long road, but the series is making the jump to Xbox systems and delivering one of the best entries to...
News Get Three Months Of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate For £1 / $1 This Holiday
If you're a new subscriber
Still haven't taken the plunge with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate yet? Thanks to this holiday offer from Microsoft, new subscribers can get three months for just £1 / $1 throughout December and January. Of course, this means you get access to the full package - including all 400+ Xbox Game Pass for console and PC titles,...
Poll How Would You Rate This Year's Xbox Games With Gold?
And which has been your favourite game?
December has arrived, and that means we've finally been treated to the full lineup of Xbox Games with Gold titles for 2020, which adds up to 48 games given away at no extra charge over the past 12 months. It's fair to say that Xbox Game Pass has been a much bigger focus of attention for Microsoft this year,...
News Amazon UK Customer Reportedly Receives 12 Pack Of Water Instead Of Xbox Series X
Wat-er load of rubbish!
In a trend of users reportedly receiving items other than their intended PlayStation 5 consoles, one Amazon UK user has now reported receiving a 12 pack of bottled water instead of their Xbox Series X. Via a justifiably annoyed Reddit post, WonkieDonk tried to find the funny side of receiving the wrong item, though...
News Eight More Xbox Game Pass Titles Are Getting Touch Controls This December
Making games easier to play on the go
Microsoft is adding touch controls to eight new games on Android devices this December. This feature will be added to the supported titles on December 3rd, available with Xbox Cloud Gaming (also known as Project xCloud). Here’s the full list of titles being fitted with Xbox Touch Controls: Bloodstained:...
News Phil Spencer Applauds What Sony Did With Its PS5 DualSense Controller
Says innovation is good for the entire industry
We've heard how Phil Spencer is planning to get a PlayStation 5 and thinks Sony has done "a really nice job" with the system, but what does he think about the new DualSense controller and all of its fancy features? In an interview with The Verge last week, he explained how he thought "the specifics"...
News Football Manager Is Giving Away Five Custom Xbox Series X Controllers
Back of the net
Fancy winning one of these? In celebration of the release of Football Manager 2021: Xbox Edition this week, Sports Interactive is giving away five custom branded Xbox Series X controllers via a competition. To enter, all you need to do is sign up for FMFC, which provides Football Manager feature drops and game info before anybody...
Random Fan Tests Microsoft Flight Sim Accuracy Aboard Real Life Flight
"This game is wild, the clouds look the same"
Much has been made of Microsoft Flight Simulator's incredible accuracy since its release with Xbox Game Pass for PC back in August, but one fan took this test to the next level recently during a flight to Amsterdam, conducting the very same flight simultaneously in-game - with amazing results. Rami...
Reminder Red Dead Online Is Now Available Standalone For $4.99
Heavily discounted for a limited time
Red Dead Online is now available to purchase separately for a heavily discounted price, without the need to buy Red Dead Redemption 2. Major Nelson is here to remind us all that the previously announced version has been released this w
News You'll Be Able To Get Snap Happy With Cyberpunk 2077's Photo Mode
Capture your favourite moments in Night City
Night City is about to get a whole lot prettier with the newly unveiled photo mode for Cyberpunk 2077. CD Projekt Red announced the news in a trailer which detailed the photo mode and the extensive options players will get to utilise within the game. With more options than simply adding filters,...
Tuesday1st Dec 2020
News These 17 Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass Soon (Dec 3-10)
We're spoilt for choice this month!
The latest batch of Xbox Game Pass titles has arrived! Microsoft has today unveiled another 17 (!) games coming to the service in the early part of December, available across console, PC and Android. Here's a list of what's on the way over the next couple of weeks: Date Game Platform Dec...
Deals Over 50 Games Discounted In This Week's Xbox Sale (Dec 1-8)
The Black Friday sale ends this week as well
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! We've got your standard Deals with Gold and Spotlight offerings this week, but keep in mind there's still a massive Black Friday Game Sale currently ongoing until December 3rd as well. We've highlighted a few of the most notable Xbox games offers in this...
News Xbox Glitch Provides Sneak Peek At EA Play On Game Pass For PC
Arriving later this month
EA Play brought over 80 games to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers earlier in November, but PC players have had to wait a little longer - December 15th is the date EA Play joins the PC version of the service. We've now had a sneak peek of what to expect courtesy of a glitch on the Xbox App, which suggests that this...
News Did You Know: Alexa Can Be Used To Control Your Xbox Series X
"Alexa, play Doom Eternal"
Did you know you could use your Alexa device and Google Home to control your Xbox Series X? In a clip on Xbox News' Twitter, the console can be seen being powered on and asked to play Doom Eternal. It gladly obeys as it boots up, logs into the account and begins playing the game. It's worth noting that this feature can...
Random What Happened To User Reviews On The Xbox Store?
Looks like they're being phased out
For the longest time, the Microsoft Store on Xbox (console) allowed fans to leave reviews and ratings on games, but it looks like Microsoft has quietly removed this feature over the past couple of months. Various Xbox fans have pointed out that they're now unable to leave reviews for new releases on Xbox One and...
News 343 Calls Latest Halo Infinite Rumours 'Unfounded'
Will share the next update soon
As you might have heard, there are some rather big Halo Infinite rumours doing the rounds on the internet at the moment about the anticipated title's potential launch date, the possible inclusion of a battle royale mode and the suggestion the game will be broken up into chapters. Halo's community director at 343...
News Panzer Dragoon: Remake Launches On Xbox One Next Week
Bringing improved controls and graphical upgrades
After releasing on numerous other systems, Panzer Dragoon: Remake is finally swooping onto Xbox next week. Announced via its official Twitter page, the game will be arriving on Xbox One (and through Xbox Series X|S by backwards compatibility), bringing the iconic game back to life with a new coat of...
News You Could Win An Xbox Series X With This LG UK Competition
Will you be one of the lucky ones?
A competition has begun in the UK with LG TV to win one of two Xbox Series X consoles and all you have to do is like and retweet a Twitter post, while also tagging a friend with the hashtag "#LGOLEDxXboxSeriesX". The post in question is the one below and continues the on-going partnership with LG TV and Xbox...
Talking Point What Have You Bought In The Xbox Black Friday Sale?
Picked up anything for your games library?
The Xbox Black Friday Sale has been ongoing for the past couple of weeks, providing discounts on over 700 games as well as accessories, Game Pass subs and more, with the digital game sale the last to finish on December 3rd. The game sale in particular has offered up some fantastic deals, including major...
News Doom Eternal Joins Xbox Game Pass For PC This Week, New Content Available
A new Master Level known as the Super Gore Nest is out now
Microsoft has announced that Doom Eternal is finally making its debut on Xbox Game Pass for PC on December 3, along with new content available for all versions today. In an Xbox Wire post, the new content was outlined in the form of a new Master Level known as Super Gore Nest. The article...
News Call Of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Patch Addresses Slow Weapon XP
No sign of an Xbox Series X crashing fix yet though
Treyarch has released a patch for Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War which address players' concerns with the slow levelling up of weapons. After last week's double experience week, the developer has looked at making some tweaks to how much experience is dished out for each weapon, increasing the...
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