Guide Easy Achievements For The 10K Microsoft Rewards Challenge
The best games to get you to 10k Gamerscore quickly
News Another 11 Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass Soon (May 2021)
Final Fantasy, Alan Wake & others
Random PlayStation's Days Gone Is Now Technically Playable On Xbox
But it comes with a few caveats
News Spotify Premium Is Returning As An Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perk
But only for new Spotify Premium members
Guide Xbox Game Pass: Coming Soon & Leaving Soon In May 2021
The latest Game Pass reveals and updates
News - May, 2021
Monday31st May 2021
Feature These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (June 1-4)
Pick your contracts. Hunt your targets. Collect the bounty.
Welcome to your weekly Xbox roundup! We've got a slightly quieter few days coming up in terms of major new releases, with no Xbox Game Pass titles announced as of yet either, but there's still plenty to look forward to including Necromunda: Hired Gun, Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection,
News The First Two Of June 2021's Xbox Games With Gold Are Now Available
"All the fighters are waiting for you"
You can now begin downloading the first batch of June 2021's Xbox Games With Gold titles (one day early!), which are the Xbox One game The King's Bird and Xbox 360 game NeoGeo Battle Coliseum. Both titles are available right now from the Microsoft Store (links at the bottom of the page) or by searching manually...
News These Six Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass Today (May 31)
Including a couple of Kingdom Hearts games
In case you'd forgotten, today marks the removal of six more games from the Xbox Game Pass library, including Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5+2.5 Remix and Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue. Here are the six games set to leave before the end of the day on Xbox Game Pass: Date Game Platform May...
News Here’s A Look At Far Cry 6’s Map, And It’s A Big One
It's looking more diverse than past entries
Far Cry 6 had its gameplay reveal late last week, leaving fans understandably hungry for more. While we won't have to wait too long until its October release date, that hasn't stopped the community digging for more information, with a brief look at the game's map being one of the things discovered. Shared...
News Oops, Two Point Campus Has Leaked Onto The Microsoft Store
The Microsoft Store is back at it again
The Microsoft Store strikes again! This time in the form of Two Point Campus - a new simulation game from the team behind the brilliant Two Point Hospital. Its listing has appeared before we've even had word the game exists. The new take on Two Point Studios' iconic gameplay is under the guise of operating a...
News Knockout City Is Now Free For Everyone Until You Get To Level 25
Don't worry, the full game is still included with Xbox Game Pass
EA's Knockout City has been a much bigger hit than some of us might anticipated prior to release (we've been having a blast with it!), and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members get the game included for 'free' with EA Play. For everyone else though, the game previously offered a 10-day free...
Talking Point What's Your Fondest Memory Of E3?
Back to the future
We don't know about you, but we're pretty excited for E3 this year - more specifically the Xbox and Bethesda Showcase. It's always an exciting time of the year, and one that was sorely missed last year as events were spread around sporadically. While this year is by no means looking to be the triumphant return we'd originally...
Sunday30th May 2021
Random PlayStation's Days Gone Is Now Technically Playable On Xbox
But it comes with a few caveats
You've probably heard by now about the new Microsoft Edge browser currently being tested by Xbox Insiders, and due to its significantly improved capabilities, it's actually possible to play pretty much any PC game through it. And so, following the release of PlayStation console exclusive Days Gone on PC the other...
News Biomutant Is Getting A Wide Range Of Post-Launch Fixes & Changes
Being made based on "community feedback"
The reception to Biomutant has been divisive to say the least. Some players love it, some hate it - there's no denying people have some passionate opinions on the game. The criticisms being made are thankfully being heard by developer Experiment 101, which has plans to support the game through updates. In a...
Quiz Can You Guess What Year This Game Was Announced At E3?
A trip down memory lane
With E3 around the corner, we're looking back at many of years of fantastic game announcements. Those moments where we've leapt in the air when a game we'd been hoping for finally gets the green light for the public to see it. From the incredible initial reveal of Halo Infinite, to the tantalising tease of Elden Ring - each...
News Obsidian Plans To Release Larger But Slightly Less Frequent Grounded Updates
Expect future updates to be "more meaningful" as well
The backyard survival hit Grounded is approaching the one-year mark of its Game Preview / Early Access. In the lead-up to this, developer Obsidian has revealed the plan from here on out is to provide fewer but much larger and more meaningful updates. "We are approaching the one-year mark from...
Saturday29th May 2021
News Ahead Of Its Xbox Release, Microsoft Flight Simulator Has Dramatically Reduced Its File Size
It's been cut in half
There's a lot of excitement surrounding the upcoming release of Microsoft Flight Simulator for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S over the next few months, and the game has just dramatically reduced its file size on PC. Originally requiring a file size of a whopping 170GB+ (and that's not including DLC!), Asobo Studio has...
News Ubisoft Didn't Want To 'Abandon' Far Cry 6 For Last-Gen Consoles
"We’re really, really cautious about that"
Far Cry 6 finally received its new release date of October 7 alongside a worldwide gameplay reveal yesterday, and following the event, lead gameplay designer David Grivel told VGC that the team felt it was very important for the game to launch on Xbox One, in addition to next-gen consoles such as Xbox...
News The Xbox Series X 'Console Purchase Pilot' Returns For Insiders Next Week
Presumably only in the US though
Earlier this month, Microsoft began rolling out a new initiative called the 'Console Purchase Pilot' for Xbox Insiders, allowing members of the program to reserve an Xbox Series X or S - albeit only in the US for the time being. Now, the team has taken to Reddit to announce that a new batch of consoles will be...
News Ever Wondered How Resident Evil Village Would Play In Third-Person? Look No Further
The RE4 vibes are strong in this one
When the Resident Evil series shifted to a first-person focus in its seventh entry, it became a controversial topic at the time. Some fans loved the departure, while others were stuck in the old ways of its over-the-shoulder perspective. Thankfully, Capcom seems to be embracing both traditions with its entries,...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 29th)
Jumping into the deep end with Maneater?
Welcome to another weekend! There's plenty of new content to check out on Xbox Game Pass over the next few days, including Maneater, Conan Exiles and MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries, along with various sales on over 300 Xbox games, a brand
Friday28th May 2021
News Xbox Adds More Perks For Game Pass Ultimate Members (May 2021)
Dirt 5, Spotify Premium & more
Update: Looks like the full selection of Perks for May has now been revealed! You'll find the updated list below. Original story: The Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks program is back in force for May 2021, and it's off to a pretty impressive start with 'free' Perks available for NBA 2K21, Apex Legends and even Spotify...
News With GAME's New Trade-In Offer, You Can Get An Xbox Series S For As Low As £39.99
"The cheapest route to the next-gen Xbox Series S"
UK retailer GAME has announced today that it's launching a brand-new trade-in offer for the Xbox Series S, which allows you to get your hands on the system for just £99 or less when trading in one of a few last-gen consoles. Specifically, by trading in "any Xbox One, PlayStation 4 or Nintendo...
Video Here's Your First Look At Far Cry 6 Gameplay, Releasing This October
It's a Far Cry from the first game
For a game that was originally meant to release in February this year, we've not heard much about Far Cry 6 since its delay. But finally, here we are and we have gameplay courtesy of Ubisoft with a release date of October 7. The gameplay, which you can see above, gives a full, in-depth look at protagonist Dani...
News The Far Cry 6 Collector's Edition Includes A Freakin' Flamethrower
No, it's not a real one
Far Cry 6 officially has a brand-new release date! The game is set to arrive for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on October 7, 2021, and pre-orders have begun today, with a special Collector's Edition also available. And yes, this version (priced at $199.99) actually features a freakin' flamethrower! Specifically,...
News If Fast & Furious Crossroads Wasn't Enough, Another Licensed Game Is On The Way
One for the all the 'family'
Last year saw the terrible Fast & Furious Crossroads come to Xbox. We played it over the Christmas break for some fun, and it was anything but. If you're one of the unlucky few still reeling from the effects of it, then maybe the family friendly Fast & Furious Spy Racers: Rise of SH1FT3R will take the taste out...
Rumour Sonic 2022 Will Be Called Sonic Rangers, An Open-World Adventure
Gotta leak fast!
If you thought yesterday's announcement of an upcoming Sonic game was underwhelming, then these allegedly leaked details should give you some insight into what it's all about. Data from a leaked 4K version of the teaser trailer has files which suggest the game will be called Sonic Rangers. The name is said to come up 260 times...
Poll How Many Points Have You Earned In May's Microsoft Rewards 10K Xbox Challenge?
It ends in just a few days' time
Have you been taking part in this month's Microsoft Rewards 10k Xbox Gamerscore challenge? The contest went live on May 11, allowing you to get up to 10k Microsoft Rewards points by earning achievements throughout the month. We're now just a few days away from the end of the contest on May 31, so this weekend is...
News Did A Halo Toy Maker Just Share Some Of Halo Infinite's OST?
Listen up, Chief
Reveals don't always happen in a way you might expect, and today is seemingly one of those days. The block-building toymaker Mega Construx - the company behind a number of Halo-themed builds - has shared various songs on its official website and at least some of them appear to be from
Saturday29th May 2021
News Sega Teases Sonic The Hedgehog X Minecraft Collab
So fast, you might have missed it!
Minecraft is teaming up with Sega's blue blur Sonic the Hedgehog for a special 30th-anniversary collaboration. Yes, in case you missed it - during a segment of Sonic Central, Sega teased a number of smaller announcements. One of them was an incredibly brief shot of a So
Friday28th May 2021
News Human: Fall Flat Is Now Optimised For Xbox Series X, New Forest Level Also Available
Check it out on Xbox Game Pass
The comical and inventive Human: Fall Flat is now optimised for Xbox Series X|S, along with a brand new level for players to sink their teeth into. The free update sees the game taking full advantage of the next-gen hardware (specific details on resolution and framerate have yet to be shared), while also ensuring...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Reportedly Has A New Game Director
To helm future expansions and DLCs
Following Adam Badowski stepping down as Cyberpunk 2077's game director, who will now "focus on other leadership duties inside the company," CD Projekt Red has reportedly drafted in Gabriel Amatangelo. As reported by GamesIndustry.biz, Amatangelo follows the departure of former quest director Mateusz...
Video Watch Today's Far Cry 6 Worldwide Gameplay Reveal Here
See the first-ever look at Far Cry 6 gameplay
Update: Today's Far Cry 6 worldwide gameplay reveal has finished, but you can catch the replay above! The game has been announced with a release date of October 7, complete with lots of new footage and story details. Original story: We'
News Don't Expect A Halo 'Inside Infinite' Blog Update This Month
343 is saving the news for the June showcase
This week Microsoft finally lifted the lid on the Xbox and Bethesda showcase taking place during E3 on June 13. It's planned to run for a whopping 90 minutes and as a result, 343 is shifting its 'Inside Infinite' Waypoint blog post to next month, with Halo's community director, Brian Jarrad, noting how...
News Latest Tease Appears To Suggest Crysis 2 & 3 Are Getting Remasters
Maybe as a package deal?
Exactly a week after Crytek appeared to tease the existence of Crysis 2 Remastered, the company has taken to its Twitter account once again to post another image along with the number '3', seemingly hinting at Crysis 3 Remastered. Just like last week, the image is simply accompanied by the 'Eyes' emoji: According to...
News Surgeon Simulator Dev Bringing New Game I Am Fish To Xbox
Fin-tastic news!
Bossa Studios - the team behind previous hits such as I Am Bread and Surgeon Simulator - is bringing I Am Fish to the Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One in Q3 2021. The listing has also been spotted on the Microsoft Store. This new game, published by Curve Digital, is described as a charming physics-based adventure about four fish...
News The Chivalry 2 Open Beta Is Free To Play On Xbox This Weekend
Ahead of the game's upcoming release
The release of Chivalry 2, a multiplayer first person slasher, is right around the corner on June 8, but if you're wondering if the game is for you, a free open beta is available to check out on Xbox throughout the weekend. You can download the beta by searching for 'Chivalry 2 Beta' on the Xbox Store, or by...
News It Looks Like Bloodstained: Ritual Of The Night Is Getting A Sequel
No news of when though
The fantastic metroidvania Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is getting a sequel, according to a new financial report. Digital Bros, which oversees the publisher 505 Games, revealed key data on the original 2019 released game in its recent financial report. The slide in reference to the game mentions the previously reported 1...
Thursday27th May 2021
News Seven More Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass (May 27)
Be your own weapon of war
It's Xbox Game Pass time! We've got another seven games joining the service today, and while many are spread out across PC and cloud, we've also got two big new console additions in Conan Exiles and MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries. Here are the new games you can download with Xbox Game Pass today: Co
Feature These 30+ Games Are Coming To Xbox In June 2021
We've got another busy month ahead!
Can you believe we're already getting to the halfway point of the year?! E3 month is upon us, and that means we've got a lot of busy days ahead, along with some very intriguing releases! From a range of free next-gen upgrades, to launches for the likes of Scarlet Nexus and Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection, there's...
News Dying Light: Platinum Edition Is Available Now With A Huge Discount
No sign of a next-gen upgrade, though
Dying Light: Platinum Edition has not only popped up on the Microsoft Store, but it's available to purchase now with a hefty saving. At 75% off until June 4, the definitive edition comes packed with everything the game has to offer. While there's no sign of a next-gen upgrade, the Platinum Edition comes with...
News The Official Tokyo 2020 Olympics Game Arrives On Xbox This June
Update: And we've now got a trailer!
Update: This has now been officially announced by SEGA with a release date of June 22! The game is releasing for Xbox One and will be available for $39.99 USD, with pre-orders set to go live on the Microsoft Store in the near future. Here's what Ian Curran, President & COO at SEGA of America had to say about...
News In Case You Missed It, Cris Tales Is Coming To Xbox Game Pass This July
Another JRPG win for Game Pass members
With so many games being announced and coming to Xbox Game Pass, you can easily be forgiven for missing one or two titles - especially if they were revealed a year-or-two ago! With that in mind, Major Nelson has reminded us all that Cris Tales is not only now up for pre-order, but will be added straight into...
News Dying Light 2 Officially Gets Its Long-Awaited Release This December
Check out the brand-new gameplay trailer
It's official! Techland has announced as part of today's special livestream that Dying Light 2: Stay Human will be releasing for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S later this year on December 7, 2021. The stream delved a little bit into the story and main character in Dying Light 2, Aiden Caldwell,...
News Sonic Origins Is Bringing Us A Collection Of Classics Next Year
"Now with added content and features"
There have been rumours floating around recently that Sonic might be getting some kind of retro collection on Xbox, and it looks as though that's the case, as Sonic Origins has been announced with a release window of 2022. This collection will bring together Sonic 1 and 2, Sonic 3 & Knuckles, and Sonic CD...
News Borderlands 3 Is Getting Crossplay On Xbox, But Not With PlayStation
It'll be Xbox, PC and Stadia only
Ready for the good news? Borderlands 3 is officially about to get crossplay between all Xbox consoles, PC and (presumably) Google Stadia. The bad news? Both the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 won't be part of it. This is according to Gearbox Software CEO Randy Pitchford, who took to Twitter earlier today to...
News Square Enix Announces Dragon Quest XII: The Flames Of Fate
Decision-making, darker themes and more...
Square Enix's 35th anniversary Dragon Quest Livestream has just concluded, and the highlight was at the end - with series creator Yuji Horii announcing the next mainline entry in the long-running JRPG series. It's called Dragon Quest XII: The Flames of Fate and is being described by Horii as a much...
News Dragon Quest 3 Is Getting A Remake In The Style Of Octopath Traveler
It looks lovely
Well this is a welcome surprise. Dragon Quest 3 is getting a HD remake, moving from its original sprite work into something more akin to Octopath Traveler, and it looks absolutely lovely. The news was announced as part of the Dragon Quest 35th Anniversary stream, which gave us a short but sweet gameplay trailer. As it stands, no...
News Sonic Colors Ultimate Is Speeding Onto Xbox This September
Gotta go fast!
The rumours were true! Sega has announced that Sonic Colors is getting a remaster and an Xbox release for the first time on September 7. The Nintendo Wii title originally launched back in 2010, and took Sonic and the gang into an intergalactic adventure. Now, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S players can see what the fuss is...
News Jungle Survival Sim Green Hell Adventures To Xbox This June
Here's 23 minutes of 4K, 60FPS gameplay
If you're a big fan of survival sims, you'll be glad to know Green Hell is coming to Xbox One on June 9, in which your goal is to survive in the depths of a nightmarish environment, set in the Amazonian rain forest. The story is described as a "psychological thriller", in which your battle will not only be...
News Dying Light 2's Release Date Has Reportedly Leaked Ahead Of Reveal
Oops!
Well, it looks like the cat's out the bag, as the release date for Dying Light 2 has reportedly dropped ahead of the game's showcase later today. The date in question has the game slated for December 7. The leak was spotted by Twisted Voxel, which claims the date was highlighted on a few websites, one of which is said to be Twitch. Additional
News Here's A Closer Look At The Dying Light 2 Collector's Edition
Better get smashing that piggy bank
Techland has officially announced that Dying Light 2 will be releasing later this year on December 7, and pre-orders are going live today, with a special Collector's Edition available in limited numbers via the Dying Light website. So, what do you get? For a reported price of $259.99 (thanks
News KeyWe, A Co-Op Game About A Mailroom Run By Birds, Is Coming To Xbox This July
Yes, you read that correctly
Update: We now have a release date! KeyWe is coming to Xbox consoles on August 31. Developer Stonewheat & Sons' animator Joel Davis shared some of his thoughts about the game in a press release. “We’ve set our heart on making a warm, lighthearted game that friends and families can laugh at and enjoy together...
News Sonic Is Coming To Lost Judgment, Two Point Hospital, And More
He's getting around a bit
In perhaps the most unusual announcement of the Sonic Central showcase, the blue hedgehog is making his way into a few SEGA games this year. Lost Judgment, Two Point Hospital, and even the official Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games video game. No, we're not kidding.
News Is DICE Teasing Battlefield 6 Will Be At Xbox’s E3 Showcase?
*Insert eyes emoji*
Just because we have confirmation of the Xbox Showcase, you didn't think that would be it, right? Of course not. There are still a few weeks to go and we can expect teases and rumours galore. The first we have is an exchange on Twitter, which could suggest DICE is making an appearance during the show. Ben Walke, a producer at...
News Cinematic Teaser Reveals New Sonic Game Arriving On Xbox In 2022
Being handled by Sonic Team
Today's Sonic Central 30th anniversary stream concluded with a very sneak peak at an upcoming Sonic game set to arrive on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S in 2022, but very little is known about it thus far. As you can see in the trailer above, Sonic is shown speeding around a wooded area amidst the Sonic Team...
Talking Point What Will Halo Infinite Bring Us At E3 2021?
New story details? Multiplayer? Release date?
So, we've got a date! Xbox will be joining up with Bethesda for a huge 90-minute conference at E3 2021 on Sunday, June 13, and while the specifics haven't been confirmed, Halo Infinite will likely have a huge presence at the event. We all remember last year's somewhat infamous gameplay reveal, which...
Video Watch Today's Sonic Central 30th Anniversary Event Here
"Did someone say news?"
Update: The event has now finished, but you can watch the full replay above! Original story: Welcome to the Sonic Central 30th anniversary event! Today's stream will feature "a first look at some of the projects, partnerships, and events" taking place as part of Sonic's 30th anniversary, hopefully including a game reveal or...
Random Phil Spencer Is Just As Excited As Us To Play Psychonauts 2
We're with you, Phil
We all know Phil Spencer is a huge gamer. When he's not buying studios and dropping announcements, he's usually found playing Destiny 2. But there's one particular game on his list that he's excited for. and that's Psychonauts 2. When asked on Twitte
Video Watch Today's Dying Light 2 Reveal Event Here
"Are you dying 2 know more?"
Update: Today's Dying Light 2 stream has now ended, but you can catch the full replay above! Original story: The events are really coming thick and fast now, aren't they? Today's Dying Light 2 stream was announced earlier this week (we also received press materials for it), but no details have been provided about what...
Wednesday26th May 2021
News Here Are Your Xbox Games With Gold For June 2021
Another four games are on the way
Microsoft has officially announced all four Xbox Games With Gold titles for June 2021! These games are available to download for free for Xbox Live Gold members (including subscribers to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate). Here's the complete list of titles you can look forward to in June: Xbox Series X / Xbox One: The...
Video Here's A Look At Unreal Engine 5 Running On Xbox Series X
It's still looking as impressive as ever
The upcoming Unreal Engine 5 has today entered Early Access for game developers, and as part of this, Epic Games has shared another look at the UE5 tools in action, including footage of it running on Xbox Series X. First, let's get to that Xbox Series X footage. You can see it in the video above, which is...
News It's Official, Xbox And Bethesda's Showcase Is Coming On June 13
Exciting!
After rumours, speculation, and more, we finally have official details for Xbox's showcase over the E3 weekend. As heavily suggested before, the conference will be combined with Bethesda on June 13 at 6PM BST / 1PM ET / 10AM PT. According to the announcement, fans can expect to see the full fruits of the Xbox and Bethesda partnership, as...
News Woah, NBA 2K21 For Xbox Series X Just Got A Serious Discount
Update: Sadly, it's no longer available
Update: About 24 hours after this deal went live, Microsoft pulled it. Sorry, folks! Original story: Here's a nice surprise if you're a big NBA fan! The next-gen 'Mamba Forever' version of NBA 2K21 has been suddenly reduced to just $9.99 on the US Xbox Store, which is an absolutely massive saving compared to...
Poll Are You Happy With June 2021's Xbox Games With Gold?
What do you make of the selection?
Microsoft has officially announced June 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 Xbox One titles The King's Bird and Shadows: Awakening, along with Xbox 360 (backwards...
News Ninja Theory Teases Us With A Look At Hellblade 2's Ultra Realistic Clouds
"Bit cloudy isn't it?"
We're getting desperate for a proper peek at Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 gameplay in the near future (hopefully at E3!), but in the meantime, Ninja Theory has shared a look at how clouds work from a visual standpoint in the game. Taking to Twitter, the studio explained that it's using flow maps to "make clouds form and dissolve...
News Heads Up, Dragon Quest XI Is Currently On Sale On The Xbox Store
Ahead of the DQ anniversary stream
We've been scanning the Microsoft Store today following a crazy deal for NBA 2K21 which popped up in the US, and we've also noticed that Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age has gone on sale for the next two weeks. This is likely in conjunction with today's big anniversary stream,
News Creative Assembly's Next Game Sure Does Look Like A Love Letter To SEGA
*Insert SEGA voice here*
Well colour us intrigued. This first look at the new game coming from developer Creative Assembly looks like a SEGA fan's dream, brimming with Easter Eggs from various properties the company owns. As spotted by VGC, a recent job listing has attached an image of the project the team is working on. While it notes it's "not...
News Detective Adventure Backbone Hits Xbox Game Pass For PC This June
Get to work, detective
Post-noir roleplaying detective adventure Backbone has been announced as coming to PC in just a couple of weeks on June 8, when it'll arrive on Steam, GOG, the Epic Games Store and Xbox Game Pass for PC via the Windows 10 Store. The game is described as a "modern take on the classic point-and-click adventure, featuring...
Random Xbox, Stop Turning My Game Clips Into Complete Darkness
I can't see!
Over the past few months, I've been coming across an increasingly frustrating issue - Xbox is turning my recorded clips into complete darkness. Now, it's not all of them, mind, but it's happening sporadically enough to become a problem. Take Resident Evil Village, for example. To be honest, I'm not sure what the clip is of, as it's so...
News Is Ed Boon Hinting At A New Marvel Crossover Fighting Game?
Or is he just having a bit of fun?
There have been rumours circulating since the beginning of May that NetherRealm Studios might be working on a new Marvel-themed fighting game. Now, to add fuel to the fire, Mortal Kombat co-creator Ed Boon has followed up on his existing tweet with another tweet featuring a YouTube skit. In it is Mortal Kombat's...
News Far Cry 6 Is Getting A Gameplay Reveal Later This Week
There's no stopping this week
Woah, it's all happening this week, as now we've got a confirmed gameplay reveal for Far Cry 6 coming on May 28. The gameplay reveal is set to air at 9:30AM PDT / 12:30PM EST / 5:30PM BST via Ubisoft's social channels. This will be the first new footage of the game since last year's Ubisoft Forward event, which was...
News It Looks Like Call Of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Is Free To Play This Weekend
Another chance to try out the multiplayer
Another Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War free play weekend is on the way according to a recent leak. As Memorial Day Weekend approaches, it looks as though the multiplayer and Outbreak will be free for all between May 27 - June 1. The information has been shared by reliable source, Charlie Intel, who shared...
News Serie A's Atalanta Will Become Exclusive To PES From Next Season
No longer officially licensed in FIFA
Konami has been doing all sorts of deals with Italian football sides in recent years, and the latest team to get the exclusive treatment is Atalanta, which will no longer be officially licensed in FIFA as of next season. This means that eFootball PES 2022 will be the exclusive home of Atalanta within "real-time...
News Dead By Daylight Is Introducing A Popular Resident Evil Villain
Nemesis gonna give it to you!
If you've finished Resident Evil Village and you're looking for more zombie filled goodness, then Dead by Daylight will play host to a new crossover pack on June 15. To celebrate the Resident Evil franchise's anniversary, as well as five years of Dead by Daylight, the unique crossover will bring characters, maps, and...
Tuesday25th May 2021
News Xbox Dev Responds To Report That DRM Is A 'Serious Problem' On Xbox Series X
"We need to improve our on-console error messaging"
The popular Modern Vintage Gamer has come out with a video report over the past 24 hours which has certainly caused quite a stir on social media, focusing around a reportedly "serious problem" with DRM issues on Xbox Series X. The video in question has prompted one Xbox developer to come forward...
Rumour Xbox Has Five New AAA Games To Announce At E3
"I do think I already know about 5 completely new, AAA titles"
If you thought Xbox was already working on a ton of promising games from their first-party studios, then buckle in, as word on the street is another five are set to be unveiled at E3. As mentioned by well known insider Klobrille on the Xbox Era forums, he suggested we may be seeing five...
News Saints Row: The Third Remastered's Xbox Series X Upgrade Is Out Now
A remaster within a remaster
Update: Xbox Series X|S owners! The free upgrade for Saints Row: The Third Remastered is now live. Not only that, but a trailer showcasing all the upgrades players will see has released, giving us our first look at the upgrade in action. Check it out above! Original Story: Saints Row: The Third Remastered is getting,...
Hardware Review RIG Pro Compact - 'The World's First Xbox Controller To Include Dolby Atmos'
There's more than meets the eye to this controller
At first glance, we'll admit that the RIG Pro Compact isn't really much to look at. Yes, it's a USB powered controller rather than a wireless one, and it's arguably not as stylish as the official Xbox Wireless Controller for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, but looks can be deceiving, and we've...
News Dirt 5 Just Added The Freakin' Xbox Fridge As A Free Game Pass Perk
As part of the 'Power Your Memes' pack
We're very excited here at Pure Xbox for the upcoming batch of Xbox mini fridges set to be released to the public later this year, but in the meantime, the fridge is making an unlikely appearance in Dirt 5 of all games! Available today as a Game Pass Ultimate Perk, the 'Power Your Memes' pack adds the fridge...
Deals 300+ Games Included In This Week's Xbox Sales (May 25 - June 1)
Including a massive Super Saver Sale!
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! This week's selection features discounts on over 300 games and add-ons, spanning the usual Deals with Gold and Spotlight sales, as well as Franchise and Super Saver sales! PS: Don't forget, Saints Row The Third Remastered (included in the sale) is being enhanced...
Deals All 40 Classic Xbox Games In This Week's Sales (May 25 - June 1)
Xbox 360 and original Xbox titles
This week's selection of Xbox Deals is now live, and as usual, we've got another selection of original Xbox and Xbox 360 classics to take advantage of, included across various sales including a Super Saver Sale. Below, we've included every single Xbox 360 and original Xbox game available over the next week, but be...
News Maneater Is Now Available With Xbox Game Pass
She's a maneater
Get ready to chomp your way up the food chain, as Maneater is now available on Xbox Game Pass! The shaRkPG is the perfect underwater simulator for anyone who wants to work their way up the food chain. Not only will you chomp down helpless fish, but you’ll battle humans, level up, and even earn some crazy enhancements for your...
News Xbox's E3 2021 Conference Will Reportedly Take Place On June 13
Set to be officially announced this week
It looks like the date - and possibly even a time - has been revealed for Xbox's big E3 2021 conference next month, as VentureBeat's Jeff Grubb has revealed it's scheduled to take place on Sunday, June 13. Speaking on his Game Mess Show, Grubb highlighted the news, and stated that the event will take place...
Hands On Knockout City - Has The Potential To Be The Next 'Big' Thing
"Remember the 5 D's of dodgeball: Dodge, duck, dip, dive and dodge"
We're going to be honest - we were never particularly excited for Knockout City. The trailers failed to make an impression and it whiffed of a game that would be gone just as fast as it came. But social media has been buzzing with gamers surprised at just how good the game is. So...
News It's True, There's A Dying Light 2 Event Taking Place This Week
Check out this press kit we received!
There have been rumours floating around the web over the past few days that Dying Light 2 might have be having some kind of event this week, and based on a press kit we've received, that's very much the case! Techland sent us the above selection of press materials a few days ago, and shining a torch onto the...
News Xbox Fans Down Under Could Win All Seven Bethesda-Themed Controllers
Enter while you can!
If you weren't one of the lucky ones to secure one of those super rare Xbox Series X|S Bethesda-themed controllers, this might be your chance. Provided you're located in Australia, or across the ditch in New Zealand, Xbox and Bethesda ANZ are giving fans the chance to win "all" of the themed controllers. In total, there are...
News Dragon Quest Creator Hints At 'That Game' Ahead Of Anniversary Stream
"We will announce a lot of things"
Xbox has been welcoming the Dragon Quest series with open arms recently, with both Dragon Quest XI and Dragon Quest Builders 2 not only coming to Xbox, but also Game Pass on day one. With the 35th anniversary stream arriving on May 27, series creator Yuji Horii has hinted towards a pretty big announcement. In a...
News Knockout City Has Hit 2 Million Players, Season One Starts Today
Knocked it out of the park
Knockout City has already hit two million players despite only being out a few days, most likely furthered by its inclusion into Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and EA Play. The official Twitter account shared the news, celebrating that over two million players have downloaded and checked out the game. It's worth noting that...
News Horror Prequel Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle Is Creeping Its Way Onto Xbox Next Year
Prepare to be scared
What originally started off as a Resident Evil 2 fan-remake with Daymare: 1998 is now becoming a new horror series, as Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle has been announced for Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and Xbox One. Publisher Leonardo Interactive and developer Invader Studios have revealed the game is set to be a prequel to the 2019...
News A Sonic The Hedgehog Stream Is Coming This Week To Unveil 'Upcoming Projects'
Going to be a busy week
Thursday is looking pretty stacked, isn't it? Not only do we have a Dying Light 2 and Dragon Quest 35th Anniversary stream, but now Sonic the Hedgehog is speeding in with his own 30th Anniversary showcase, which is said to feature upcoming projects on May 27. You can tune in at 9am PT/12pm ET/5pm BST
News Don't Worry, The Portal Movie Is Still In The Works... Apparently
The cake is a lie
Remember the Portal movie that was in the works? Yeah, it had slipped our mind too, but apparently it's still on the way according to producer JJ Abrams. In Abrams' own words to IGN, it's "finally on the rails" after being announced eight years ago. As it stands today, the script is reportedly in the process of being written,...
Monday24th May 2021
Review Biomutant - An Ambitious Game Weighed Down By Its Own Ideas
A missed opportunity
There was a moment ten hours into Biomutant where we had to pause and collect our thoughts. Not because the game was particularly challenging or intense, but from the overwhelming amount of systems being thrown at us. The marketing up until its release has heavily focused on the creativity inside the game, and its definitely...
Feature These 15+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (May 24-28)
Bring on the Mechs!
Welcome to your weekly Xbox roundup! After a break last week following huge titles such as Resident Evil Village and Mass Effect Legendary Edition, we're back into the swing of things with some bigger releases. The most notable being the eagerly anticipated Biomutant, which is finally launching after years of development. We also...
News Microsoft Rewards: How To Earn 500 Easy Points With This New Bethesda Xbox Challenge
500 points for just a few minutes' work!
It's Microsoft Rewards time! You might have noticed over the weekend that a new punch card went live on the Microsoft Rewards app on Xbox, and it's a fantastic way to get 500 easy points for just a few minutes' work. As you can see from the image above, you first need to activate the punch card on the app,...
News As Of Today, Microsoft Has Turned The Surface Duo Into An Xbox DS
Yes, you can actually play games like this
This is pretty crazy! As of today, Microsoft has made it possible to use the Surface Duo like a Nintendo DS, taking advantage of Xbox Cloud Gaming via Xbox Game Pass Ultimate to play over 50 games with touch controls. The Verge's Tom Warren has shared a look at how it works in the Twitter video below:...
Roundup Here’s What The Critics Are Saying About Biomutant
Explore a world in turmoil and define its fate
After years and years (and years!) of waiting, the highly-anticipated action-RPG Biomutant finally arrives on Xbox tomorrow, May 25. and the reviews have been flooding in this afternoon with impressions of the full game. We've completed it, and you can find our review below and elsewhere on Pure Xbox,...
News Sonic Fans! It Looks Like A Collection Of Games Could Be Coming To Xbox
Gotta go fast!
It's Sonic the Hedgehog's 30th anniversary this year and SEGA has been very quiet with what it has planned so far - if anything. However, a new listing suggests a collection of Sonic games could be making its way to consoles. French retailer Sogamely has a Sonic Collection listed for PlayStation 4. There's no word on what it contains...
News Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Next-Gen Listings Hint At June Release
“There’s always a bigger fish”
We already got word that Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order was getting a free next-gen upgrade this Summer, but now we may know when that may be. As spotted by Xbox Era, certain retailers in Brazil have listed the next-gen version with a release date of June 26. Other retailers in Denmark and Germany also have the...
Rumour Dragon's Dogma 2 Currently In Development, Using RE Engine
Fans will be pleased
Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen has become something of a cult classic over the years. The fantasy RPG's audience has only risen since its launch back in 2012, and hopes for a sequel have grown over the years. News of a new entry seemingly leaked back in November last year (thanks GamesRadar), when Capcom suffered a massive data...
News Super Bomberman R Online Is Getting A Free-To-Play Release On Xbox This Thursday
Including a 64-player battle royale mode
Like Bomberman? Like free games? You're in luck! Super Bomberman R Online is officially arriving on Xbox later this week (May 27), releasing specifically for Xbox One, but also backwards compatible on Xbox Series X and S. This version's highlight feature is the "Battle 64" mode, which takes the form of an...
News Victoria 3 Is Making Its Way To Xbox Game Pass For PC On Day One
No release date as of yet though
Paradox Interactive has unveiled the next entry in its popular strategy series with Victoria 3, which will be releasing exclusively for PC. Not only that, but it's been confirmed to be launching into Xbox Game Pass for PC on day one. The latest title in the strategy series will have players maintaining various...
News Ubisoft Reveals Company Changes, A Year After Allegations Of Misconduct
"Considerable progress has been made"
You may or may not remember, but last June saw Ubisoft under the spotlight after numerous employees shared their stories of misconduct within the workplace. The allegations resulted in multiple people leaving the company and Ubisoft vowing to make drastic changes to ensure the proper procedures were in place to...
News 343 Industries Is Finally Fixing Halo: Combat Evolved's Graphics On PC
It's only taken about 18 years
If you've dived into Halo: Combat Evolved on PC over the past couple of decades, you may have been disappointed by the visuals compared to the superior Xbox console release. Even Halo: The Master Chief Collection sports lesser visuals as a result of Gearbox's port of the game in 2003. However, hope is on the horizon as...
News The Elder Scrolls Online: Console Enhanced Has Been Delayed A Week
The Blackwood update will still launch on the same date
If you were hoping to dive into the next-gen version of The Elder Scrolls Online on June 8, you unfortunately will have to wait a little longer, as Bethesda has pushed its launch back a week until June 15. The company cited its delay as being "an abundance of caution", and to avoid releasing...
News Dolby Vision On the Apple TV App And Spotify Video Podcasts Are Coming To Xbox This Week
More is always good
Some lovely new features are on the way for Xbox fans who enjoy using media apps on their Xbox - namely for Apple TV+ and Spotify - both of which are getting some cool updates starting this week. First off, Xbox has revealed that Apple TV+ will be getting Dolby Vision support for those with a compatible TV. The update will see a...
Sunday23rd May 2021
Soapbox I Spent £150 On A Harry Potter Game And Have No Regrets
"I am what I am, an’ I’m not ashamed"
It's a Sunday afternoon and I'm sat here with two copies of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone in front of me and £150 down. I've pondered my life decisions up until this point and whether it was all worth it - I've concluded it was. Those few seconds are the only time I've questioned my decision, but...
News New Hot Wheels Toys Suggest Forza Horizon 5 Is Coming This Year
The game is becoming the worst kept secret
Forza Horizon 5 feels like the worst kept secret at this point. Multiple sources have allegedly confirmed its existence, that it's going to be set in Mexico, and that it could be arriving later this year. A new set of reportedly uncovered Hot Wheels toys add fuel to the fire for this rumour, further hinting...
Video A Closer Look At That OG Xbox Dashboard Easter Egg
And there's still another one to find!
Old-school Xbox fans got a surprise this week when an original Xbox dashboard Easter Egg emerged after 20 years. In short, it brings up the credits of the team who worked on the original system's dashboard and is similar to a previously known Easter Egg, which reveals a credits list for the entire console...
News Xbox And Obsidian To Control 'Future Iterations' Of The Outer Worlds
"Obsidian and Microsoft will be publishing future iterations in the franchise"
In what's perhaps not surprising news - but good to get some clarification none the less - Microsoft and Obsidian will be publishing any future instalments in The Outer Worlds series. The first game worked with Take-Two's subsidiary Private Division to publish the game,...
News Resident Evil Village Was Originally Going To Have A LOT More Enemies
"This made combat feel uninteresting"
One of the criticisms floating around about Resident Evil Village is the action heavy emphasis the game puts forward. Those complaints could have been a lot worse if Capcom went through with its original plan, which saw the game throwing A LOT more enemies at the player. In a "Making of Resident Evil Village"...
Saturday22nd May 2021
News Watch Dogs: Legion's 60FPS Mode Is Coming To Xbox Series X|S This June
"We’re very excited to bring this to the game"
Update: We now have word that the update will be arriving on June 1, along with cross-gen play and a ton of other new features. Original Story: Ubisoft announced back in early April that Watch Dogs: Legion would be getting a much-requested 60fps performance mode for Xbox Series X and Series S, and...
Pick One Which Platforming Hero Is Your Favourite?
The right answer is Banjo-Kazooie
Biomutant is releasing on May 25 and it's got us thinking about all the cute and cuddly platforming heroes that have made their way onto Xbox over the years. Many iconic heroes have found a special place in our hearts - but which one resonated with you the most? Maybe its Rare's very own bear and bird,...
Talking Point What June 2021 Xbox Games With Gold Do You Want?
Expecting a big month to go alongside E3?
It's almost that time again - more Xbox Games with Gold titles will be announced very soon! The month of May has seen Armello, Dungeons 3, Lego Batman: The Videogame and Tropico 4 all given away for free for Xbox Live Gold subscribers, and another four games will soon be on the way. If you haven't done it...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 22nd)
Anyone, no, Rust?
It's the weekend! Time to sit back, play some games and chill out. This week is a bit quieter than the previous ones, but Rust Console Edition is out now, and there's still a ton of Xbox Game Pass titles that have been added, including SnowRunner and the wonderful The Wild at Heart. Not only that, but there's some great games to...
News The Marvel's Avengers Black Widow Event Has Arrived
Runs until May 31st
To build up some excitement ahead of the Black Widow movie, Marvel's Avengers will be hosting a special Red Room Takeover event from now until the end of the month. Here's the full rundown, along with a trailer: "Multiple hacked HARM Rooms will be available during this event along with new mission chains. These hacked HARM...
News Fingers Crossed, It Looks Like A New Tony Hawk's Game Is On The Cards
According to the band CKY
Last year's remake of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2 was a fantastic return to form for a series that had been struggling for well over a decade, and it seems we might be getting another entry in the near future. This is according to CKY drummer Jess Margera (thanks VGC), who told the Behind Closed Doors podcast recently that,...
Friday21st May 2021
News Netflix Is Reportedly Looking To Expand Into Video Games
Game Pass needs to watch its back
Watch out Game Pass, you may have some competition as the media goliath Netflix is reportedly looking into expanding into the video game world. The new report comes from The Information, which cites sources "familiar with the situation". According to the publication, over the past few weeks, Netflix has been...
Video Biomutant On Xbox Series X Is Looking Absolutely Stunning
Not long to go!
We got a look at Biomutant running on an Xbox One earlier this week, but now we can finally see the full game through some unedited footage on an Xbox Series X - and it's stunning. Players on Xbox Series X will find the game running at native 4K/60 FPS with dynamic resolution. As demonstrated in the video above, the results are...
News An Original Xbox Dashboard Easter Egg Has Emerged After 20 Years
"I decided to share now as it’s been 20 years"
Here's an interesting story for a Friday afternoon, an original Xbox dashboard Easter Egg has been revealed, after its lay uncovered on the system for 20 years. The news comes from Kotaku, who reportedly were told the information from an anonymous source. It's similar to a previously known Easter...
Talking Point What Do You Think Xbox Has Up Its Sleeve For E3?
Psychonauts 2, Psychonauts 2, Psychonauts 2!
We're so close to E3 we can almost taste it. Excitement levels are rising here at Pure Xbox as we hope to begin to see Xbox's first-party studios deliver on the promises made over previous years. We've seen CG trailers for games such as Fable and Forza Motorsport, but we're ready to see the games in...
News The Free Scarlet Nexus Demo Is Now Available On Xbox
With bonus items to unlock for the full game
On the fence about the upcoming Scarlet Nexus? Then don't worry - a free demo is now available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S for all players to try and get a feel of the game ahead of its June 25 launch. In the demo you'll be able to play as one of two characters, Yuito Sumeragi or Kasane...
News Finally, Rust Console Edition Is Now Available On Xbox
Who's jumping in?
It's been a long time coming, but the popular Rust has finally made its way onto Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S today! It's available both digitally and physically, retailing at £39.99. Rust entered early access on PC all the way back in 2013, before finally making a full
News Knockout City Is Now Available With Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
If you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge a ball
Another Xbox Game Pass title is available! This time for Ultimate members and as part of EA Play, as Knockout City not only releases today, but is free for members of either service. The fast-paced multiplayer centric game sees two teams competing in an exhilarating game of dodgeball across a variety...
Random A Gears Of War 3 PS3 Prototype Has Been Released Online
Requires a debug unit to run
Last May, leaked footage of Gears of War 3 running on a PlayStation 3 devkit appeared online. At the time, Epic Games noted how it had been used in Unreal Engine 3 for internal testing purposes and was never an "actual product work". Now, the same prototype version (dated 19th May 2011) has been uploaded to the...
News Hold Up, Is A Crysis 2 Remaster Being Teased?
It certainly looks like it
It seems like only yesterday we got Crysis Remastered, and when it launched, there were substantial issues. But here we are months later, problems have been fixed and we even have an Xbox Series X version to sink our teeth into. With the team putting the game behind them now, a recent tease suggests they may be working on...
News New Overwatch 2 Gameplay Reveals How The Formula Is Being Shaken Up
But it still kind of looks the same
We're going to be honest, if it wasn't for one or two new features, we wouldn't be able to tell this is a sequel. The new footage for Overwatch 2 looks eerily similar to the first game, but developer Blizzard Entertainment is adamant some new changes will change how the game is played. The gameplay gave us a...
Video Back 4 Blood's Latest Trailer Is Filled With Blood, Brains, And Bullets
Get a look at the characters and zombies
Back 4 Blood is looking more and more impressive with each new trailer, and the latest gives us a great look at not only the characters you play as, but the zombie hordes you'll be facing. There's eight characters to choose from when diving into a game of Back 4 Blood: Holly, Walker, Doc, Karlee, Jim,...
Thursday20th May 2021
News Five More Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (May 20)
Prepare to get in touch with nature
Update: It seems The Catch: Carp & Coarse Fishing has also gone live a day early, as confirmed by the Xbox Game Pass Twitter account. So that brings the total number to five! Original Story: Here we are again! Another batch of Xbox Game Pass games are now live and ready for you to start playing at your...
News Biomutant Is Officially Getting An Xbox Series X Version In The Future
In the "near-ish" future
A native next-gen version is something that was previously alluded to by the team, but now we have confirmation from THQ Nordic that an Xbox Series X|S version of Biomutant will be arriving in the future, The news comes from an updated FAQ page on THQ Nordic's site. In answer to the question which platforms Biomutant will...
News It's True, Xbox And Bethesda Will Host A Joint E3 Showcase
It's gonna be a long one
A rumour aired last week that Xbox and Bethesda will be combining to bring a joint showcase to fruition at E3, and according to a new interview with the head of Xbox Game Studios, Matt Booty - it's true. Speaking to French publication Le Figaro, Booty reportedly said that "Microsoft and Bethesda will hold a joint conference...
News Stop The Press! A Peppa Pig Game Is Heading To Xbox This Autumn
Everybody stay calm!
Cancel Halo Infinite, don't worry about Starfield, and delay E3 - Peppa Pig is making its way onto Xbox. Joking aside, this child friendly cartoon could be the perfect entry point for introducing younger ones into gaming, as My Friend Peppa Pig is heading to Xbox One on October 22. Published by Outright Games, the team behind...
News Xbox Game Pass Biking Game Descenders Is Getting A Free Xbox Series X Upgrade
"And it'll be free on Game Pass for a veeeeeery long time to come"
Update: We now have a confirmed release date of June 8, along with news that a physical edition will also be available! Original Story: Here's one for fans of the popular downhill biking game Descenders, as it's been announced that the game will be getting an Xbox Series X and Xbox...
News Lies Of P Is Basically Pinocchio Meets Dark Souls Coming To Xbox Series X, We're Serious
I'm a real boy!
Okay, so this is definitely one of the weirdest games we've ever reported on, but it's hard to deny it's a cool premise. Lies of P is a Dark Souls inspired take on the fairy tale Pinocchio, and it's coming to Xbox Series X|S, but with no release date in sight yet. What we do have so far is a trailer and some juicy details. It's...
News Surprise! Free Radical Is Making A New TimeSplitters Game
Development will begin in the "coming months"
Well, here's something you probably weren't expecting to hear today - work on the next entry in the TimeSplitters series will commence in the coming months. Yes, Deep Silver has announced the formation - or should we say, reformation, of Free Radical Design to bring the "much-loved" TimeSplitters IP...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (May 20-23)
Shoot or race your way to victory
Here we go again! Another weekend, another couple of games to try out as part of Xbox's Free Play Days. Two more games are now available to download for Xbox Live Gold members. This week has quite a varied selection. There's the absolutely fantastic Gears 5, which is consistently getting updated almost two years...
News Xbox Doesn't Want Their First Party Studios To 'Change Their Creative Process'
"A good game is a good game, period"
Xbox owns a lot of studios now, there's no denying that. With so many teams under its belt, you may think there's a regime that controls the first-party studios. Well, things appear to be the opposite, as head of Xbox Game Studios, Matt Booty, has revealed some insight into how Xbox views its studios. In an...
News Oops, The Plot For The Sonic The Hedgehog 2 Movie Has Leaked
Fulfilling a lot of fans hopes
The first Sonic the Hedgehog movie was surprisingly good. After the backlash of the original design, the creators went back to drawing board, came up with a new model, and the final result was a fun romp. The sequel is set to hit movie theatres next year, but now it seems the plot for the film has leaked before...
News Industry Insiders Reiterate Starfield Will Not Be Releasing This Year
But it should be at E3
Update: Reliable source Jason Schreier is now saying the game is scheduled for late 2022, but will have its date teased at E3. Looks like all will be revealed next month. Original Story: We already shared a rumour that Starfield may be releasing in Q1 2022, but another rumour has been circulating that suggested the game...
News Outriders To 'Expand' After Reaching 3.5 Million Players In Its First Month
"Launching an entirely new game IP is never easy"
After launching day one into Xbox Game Pass, we're not surprised Outriders has become a success, but even we're shocked by some of these stats. Within its first month, the game managed to hit 3.5 million players, leading the team "expanding Outriders in the future." Out of those 3.5 million players,...
News Psychedelic Psychonauts 2 Gameplay Highlights New Psi-Power
Along with an update from Double Fine
Screenshots and gameplay for Psychonauts 2 is coming thick and fast, and we couldn't be more excited. We still have no idea when it's launching, but it seems like we're being geared up to find out soon as marketing ramps up. Game Informer are currently running coverage of the game and have recently released new...
News Interesting, Obsidian Is Hiring For An 'Unannounced' RPG
Wonder what it could be?
If working on the upcoming fantasy RPG Avowed, while also support the multiplayer focused Grounded wasn't enough, it seems Obsidian Entertainment are also working on another "unannounced" project. A job listing has appeared on the developer's site, which is looking for a technical artist to come and work on an "unannounced"...
Wednesday19th May 2021
News These 'Leaked' Battlefield 6 Images Reveal Explosions And Robot Dogs
May as well just release the trailer at this point
Battlefield 6 is not having a great time containing leaks right now. Every other day more and more seems to slip through the cracks. Word on the street was that the trailer was intended to be shown early this month, but it now appears to be coming sometime in June. That being said, it seems some...
News Woah, These Absolutely Gorgeous Psychonauts 2 Screenshots Have Us Very Excited
It's coming this year
Psychonauts 2 is coming - it really is. Double Fine has consistently promised us and finally, marketing for the game truly seems to be coming into full swing. Things have been quiet for a while outside of the odd trailer each year, but now Game Informer has providing huge coverage on the game and a ton of stunning screenshots...
News Seriously, Psychonauts 2 Really Is Being Released This Year
Double Fine is sure of it
One question Double Fine is getting asked all the time lately, is when will it be releasing Psychonauts 2? In the most recent update from earlier this month, it said this anticipated title was coming later this year, so is it? Yes, it really is! In yet another update on social media - it's mentioned how "the game" will...
Talking Point How Do You Feel About The Witcher 3 Six Years Later?
Feeling old yet?
It's hard to believe, but The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has hit its sixth birthday today. That's right, the 2015 game is now six years old and still holds a huge cultural impact in the gaming world. This year is set to see a next-gen version of the game surface, but what else is in store for the series in the future? No matter where the...
News The Falconeer Is Getting A Huge New Expansion On Xbox This August
More content to sink your claws into
With news that The Falconeer is taking flight from Xbox to launch on both PlayStation and Nintendo Switch systems, you may think the underrated Xbox Series X|S launch title is leaving the nest. On the contrary, it seems to be the beginning of brand new content, as Wired Productions has announced a huge new...
News Gearbox Software Will 'Introduce A New Franchise' This Year
Take Two has big plans for the next fiscal year
That Take-Two earning's call from yesterday has been home to a ton of juicy details. We've had some eye opening stats on how Grand Theft Auto V is doing, as well as confirmation that
News Grand Theft Auto V Has Sold 145 Million Copies Since Its Launch
"Sales of Grand Theft Auto V also surpassed our expectations"
If you were wondering why Grand Theft Auto V is getting another version for Xbox Series X|S, then Take-Two's recent earning's call will undoubtedly shed some light. The simple fact is that the game has managed to shift 145 million copies since its launch in 2013 and c
News Summer Game Fest Arrives This June With Xbox Making An Appearance
With a Kickoff Live show to begin the festivities
If you remember last year's colossal Summer Game Fest, which took the place of E3 and saw developers announcing their titles across the Summer, then you may be happy to know its returning. The festival begins on June 10 with Kickoff Live, a world premiere showcase hosted by Geoff Keighley and filled...
News Netflix's Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness Is Actually Looking Surprisingly Good
Coming to the streaming service this July
We already knew Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness, an animated series, is coming to Netflix, but we didn't expect it to look this good. After the bonkers Resident Evil Village, this seems to return to the (slightly) more grounded roots of the series, and has been confirmed to be hitting the streaming service...
News EA Says Codemasters Will 'Continue To Be Who They Are' After Acquisition
Codemasters won't become "another Electronic Arts studio"
You may or may not remember that EA acquired Codemasters earlier this year for a whopping $1.2 billion. Originally Take-Two was fighting to acquire the developer, but EA swooped in for the kill. Since then, many fans of the studio have been worried the output in the future won't represent...
News XCOM 2 Developer Firaxis Games To Announce 'Several Exciting Projects' This Year
After the studio had "one of its best years ever"
Firaxis Games - the team behind fantastic games such as XCOM 2 and the Sid Meier's series - will be announcing "several exciting projects" this year, it was revealed in a recent earning's call. During Take-Two's Q4 2021 earning's call, Strauss Zelnick, Take-Two's chairman and chief executive...
News The Dark Pictures Anthology: House Of Ashes Debuts New Trailer, Full Gameplay Reveal Next Week
Spooky!
The next instalment of The Dark Pictures Anthology was teased at the end of last year's spook filled Little Hope, but now we have a bit more of a tasty teaser trailer to digest. Not only that, but it comes with the confirmation we'll see a gameplay reveal on May 27. While not much is shown, it gives us a good vibe for what House of Ashes is...
Tuesday18th May 2021
News These 15 Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (May 18-27)
A huge selection is on the way
Woah! We've had an absolutely huge announcement, as a whopping 15 games have been announced to be coming to Xbox Game Pass between May 18-27. Including titles such as the indie breakout, Maneater. Here's a list of what's on the way in the near future: Date Game Platform May 18 SnowRunner Cloud, Console, and...
News SnowRunner Is Now Available On Xbox Game Pass
Another win for Game Pass
Update: The intense off-road simulator SnowRunner is now available to download via Xbox Game Pass for Xbox and PC! Original Story: While we wait for the next batch of Game Pass titles, Xbox has announced that SnowRunner is one of the next batch of titles. Oh, and it will be added to the service from May 18. While the...
News Grand Theft Auto V Is Coming To Xbox Series X This November
Time to return to GTA!
Surprise! Rockstar Games has announced the release date for the next-gen version of Grand Theft Auto V, and it's coming to Xbox Series X|S on November 11. The Xbox Series X|S release is said to come "with new features and more", according to an official Rockstar Games blog post. Not only that, but the summer updates for GTA...
News Another Six Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass Soon (May 31)
So long, partner
Microsoft has unveiled the next set of six games that will be removed from Xbox Game Pass by the end of May, with the most notable of the bunch arguably being the the various Kingdom Hearts titles. Here's the full list of games currently set to leave on (or around) May 31: Date Game Platform May 31 Assetto Corsa Console May
News Cyberpunk RPG The Ascent Launches On Xbox Game Pass This July
Here we go!
The Ascent is an upcoming twin-stick shooter that relishes its cyberpunk setting. It's already been confirmed to be coming to Game Pass on day one, and now we have a release date of July 29 for Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One and PC. From the minds of classic Xbox titles such as Gears of War, Bulletstorm, and Wolfenstein, players...
Deals 150+ Games Included In This Week's Xbox Sales (May 18-25)
Including an ID@Xbox Gamefest sale
It's that time again! The weekly deals on Xbox are back and this time the focus is on a number of Focus Home Interactive titles (no pun intended). There's also a huge ID@Xbox Gamefest sale, with tons of great indies available - so be sure to check those out too. We've highlighted a few of the most notable Xbox...
News Production On Bethesda's Indiana Jones Game Appears To Be Underway
Exciting times
As you might recall, Bethesda kicked off this year with the surprise announcement of a new Indiana Jones game. While the teaser trailer didn't show much at all, fans did learn that the game is being handled by Bethesda and MachineGames - the team behind the Wolfenstein series. So, what's the latest on this anticipated project?...
Rumour Elden Ring Won't Be At Xbox's Showcase, Or Maybe Even E3
Hellblade 2 may also not be appearing
Everything seems up in the air surrounding Elden Ring. We had a leaked trailer earlier this year, later followed by what seemingly looked like confirmation of a worldwide reveal during Xbox's E3 conference. Alas, one industry insider seems adamant it won't be shown during the Xbox Showcase, and possibly not at...
News To Celebrate Shrek's 20th Anniversary, Let's Look Back At That Awful Original Xbox Launch Game
This is the part where you run away!
When you look at previous Xbox console launches, each has come with some pretty great launch titles. This generation we had Assassin's Creed Valhalla and Yakuza: Like A Dragon usher us into the Xbox Series X|S life span, whereas the Xbox One had fantastic games such as Dead Rising 3 and Ryse: Son of R
Rumour Wait, Is Tom Cruise Going To Be In Starfield?
Bethesda are "huge fans" of Cruise after all
We're going to be honest, we're not totally convinced on this rumour, but it's so crazy it might just be true. In the sea of Starfield rumours which consistently seem to be making their rounds, today's seems to indicate that Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise could be making an appearance in the game. These...
News Trademark Renewal Sparks Hope For A New The Evil Within Game
Please say it's true!
We're not going to hide the fact that we're huge fans of The Evil Within series here at Pure Xbox. When Resident Evil was going through a rough patch, the Bethesda published franchise was filling in a void that was left behind. We've had the first game enter Xbox Game Pass this year, as well as some nifty new features added to...
News Maid Of Sker Is Getting An Xbox Series X Update And New Mode
A sker-y amount of new features
If you've just come out of Resident Evil Village and are already looking for the next game filled with spooks, then the previously released Maid of Sker is getting a free Xbox Series X|S update on May 26. Xbox Series X players can take advantage of 4K visuals at 30FPS with the Fidelity Mode, or 1440p to embrace 60FPS...
News Seven More Games Are Getting Touch Controls For Xbox Cloud Gaming
It's a pretty great list
With more devices being enabled with cloud gaming, now even more titles have received the touch screen treatment - and it's a pretty diverse list. Seven additional games now have touch controls enabled, making it easier to play on the go and enjoy all they have to offer. The following games can now be played via this way...
Monday17th May 2021
News Xbox Appears To Be Cracking Down On One Cheaper Game Pass Loophole
But there are still other means
Xbox Game Pass is a fantastic deal in its own right, but many users have managed to make that deal considerably cheaper through a variety of methods. One such way saw players converting EA Play memberships into Xbox Game Pass Ultimate at a lower price, but it seems that path is being closed off. Originally, EA Play...
Mini Review Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance - A Barebones Re-Release Of A Classic
An expensive nostalgic trip
Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance made a surprise re-release earlier this month, having originally released back in 2001 on the original Xbox. We never played the game back in the day, so this version was a perfect excuse to dive into the classic RPG and see what the fuss was all about. It received positive reviews on its...
Video Here's Biomutant Running Across Various Xbox Consoles
Take a look at the performance
Biomutant is right around the corner, landing on Xbox One on May 25, and to promote its release, THQ Nordic have released videos of the game running across multiple Xbox consoles. Both the base Xbox One and the superior Xbox One x are both seen running raw footage of the game. The most notable difference between the...
News It Looks Like Rare's Everwild Has Been In Development For Five Years
With full development kick starting in 2019
When Everwild was announced last year, we were left a little unsure of what the game actually is. With just a CGI trailer out in the wild (no pun intended), you'd be forgiven for thinking the game's not that far in its development cycle. But on the contrary, it looks as though it's been in pre-production...
Rumour Starfield Is Set To Release Early 2022
Rumours originally suggested it would be this holiday season
It seems Starfield rumours and leaks are dropping every other day. Just recently it was reported that the game would be exclusive to Xbox and PC, and now it looks like we may have a rough date on when that release could be. As part of a recent Kinda Funny Gamecast
News Mass Effect Legendary Edition's First Patch Is Now Available, Here's Everything Included
Along with various achievement issues
EA and BioWare have released the first patch for Mass Effect Legendary Edition, which aims to rectify the wireless headset issue that has been causing the game to crash on Xbox Series X. Although, it still causes issues if the headset is turned on or off in the launcher. Along with this, a variety of other...
News Chivalry 2 Cross-Play Open Beta Comes To Xbox Next Week
Chaaaaaaaarge!
Chivalry 2 is heading onto Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S on June 8, but for those interested, a free open-beta with cross-play is available between May 27 until June 1. Players will be able to get a first taste of the game ahead of its full release, along with the ability to play against PC and PlayStation users. If you've got a slow...
News Rockstar's Detective Thriller L.A. Noire Is Ten Years Old Today
Doubt!
It may seem like only yesterday, but Rockstar Game's L.A. Noire has hit the big 1-0, as it reaches its first decade of being available having released back on May 17, 2011. That's right, the studio's departure from the usual open-world hijinks of Grand Theft Auto to a more grounded story about you raising through the police ranks is that...
News Crash Bandicoot Voice Actors Are Teasing A 'Fun New Project'
"Well lookie lookie!"
When we got word that Toys for Bob would be assisting in the development of Call of Duty, we were understandably concerned. It didn't help that many key developers inside the studio departed not long after the announcement. It seemed the future of Crash Bandicoot was up in the air, but a new tease gives us a tiny bit o
News Battletoads And Sea Of Thieves Are Getting Official Jigsaw Puzzles, Because Why Not
Get jiggy with it
If you're looking to expand your physical merchandise for a variety of Rare developed games, then you're in luck. The studio has announced today that both Battletoads and Sea of Thieves are getting the jigsaw treatment, and they're both available to pre-order now! They're up on the Rare official merch store, retailing at $18.99...
News Mass Effect 3's Multiplayer Could Come To The Legendary Edition
"I would never say no to that"
When Mass Effect Legendary Edition was announced, there was one question on many fan's minds: Where is Mass Effect 3's multiplayer? While the collection brings all three games into one lovely package, the multiplayer is nowhere to be seen, which left the community slightly miffed. But there is some hope on the...
Sunday16th May 2021
News New Xbox Internet Browser Isn't Ready For Public Yet, Says Microsoft
"It will be a couple months at least"
There's been a lot of excitement surrounding the upcoming new version of Microsoft Edge for Xbox in recent months, but a member of Team Xbox has warned that it'll still be a little while until it releases publicly. At the moment, it's available to members of the Xbox Insiders program, and has been adding...
News Ubisoft's The Division: Heartland Suffers Major Gameplay Leak
As part of an exclusive 'closed test'
Well, Ubisoft won't be very happy about this! It was only last week that the company revealed The Division: Heartland - an upcoming free-to-play title set within The Division's universe - and gameplay has already leaked online. The footage is rapidly being removed by Ubisoft, which shows 20 full minutes of...
Saturday15th May 2021
News Yes, Bethesda's Starfield Reportedly Will Be An Xbox And PC Exclusive
Insider confirms
While it might have seemed like common knowledge to some people, apparently not everyone is aware that Bethesda's upcoming Starfield will almost certainly be an Xbox Series X|S, PC and Game Pass exclusive. As a result, well-known insider Jeff Grubb has made it loud and clear that Starfield is "exclusive" to Xbox and PC. If...
News These Six Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass Today (May 15)
Including Alan Wake & Final Fantasy IX
In case you'd forgotten, today marks the removal of six more games from the Xbox Game Pass library including Alan Wake and Final Fantasy IX. Various old FIFA games were also recently removed from EA Play. Here are the six games set to leave before the end of the day on Xbox Game Pass:...
News Two More Of May 2021's Xbox Games With Gold Are Now Available
Triumph over your naysayers as El Presidente
You can now begin downloading the second batch of May 2021's Xbox Live Games With Gold titles (one day early!), which are the Xbox One game Dungeons 3 and Xbox 360 game Tropico. Both titles are available right now from the Microsoft Store and Xbox 360 Marketplace (links at the bottom of the page). Here's...
Feature Game Pass Gems: Take A Trip Down Memory Lane With Psychonauts
Get psyched ahead of the sequel
We could describe any level in Psychonauts and you'd probably wonder if we'd lost the plot. This is one of the most inventive, creative, and downright bonkers games out there - let alone being an excellent platformer. Originally released back in 2005, the game failed to capture an immediate audience and was quickly...
Pick One Which Game In The Mass Effect Series Did You Start With?
The first one? Andromeda? Tell us!
It's time for another round of Pick One! Today, following the release of Mass Effect Legendary Edition earlier this week, we thought we'd take a look back at the series and ask one question - which game did you start with? Were you there at the beginning with Mass Effect on Xbox 360 in 2007, or did you wait for...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 15th)
Picking up the Mass Effect remastered trilogy?
Welcome to the weekend! Mass Effect Legendary Edition has now officially arrived, and so we're sure it'll be the popular choice over the next few days, but there are also plenty of great new Xbox Game Pass releases to enjoy, another selection of Free Play Days titles, and over 250 games included as par
Friday14th May 2021
Guide All Original Xbox Games You Can Play With Backwards Compatibility
List of backwards compatible Xbox games on Xbox One, Series X, Series S
One of the best things about modern Xbox consoles in the year 2021 is that you can still play hundreds of great games spanning the history of the brand, including from both the original Xbox and the Xbox 360. In the case of the original Xbox though, there aren't actually as...
News Subnautica's Free Next-Gen Upgrade Is Now Available On Xbox Game Pass
And Subnautica: Below Zero is also out now
This news has gone totally under the radar over the past 24 hours, with no patch notes having surfaced as of yet, but Subnautica has now been optimised for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S - with the upgrade available for free! This means you can also access it if you play the game via Xbox Game Pass, and...
News New Gameplay Screens Appear To Have Leaked Of Bethesda's Starfield
Supposedly from an early 2018 build
Uh, oh! Looks like Bethesda has had a pretty big leak, as a few new gameplay screenshots appear to have surfaced online from the highly-anticipated Starfield, supposedly from an early 2018 build of the game. Twitter user SkullziTV has posted some of these on his account, stating that they are they are "all from...
News Shadow Of The Tomb Raider Is 'Essential' With FPS Boost On Xbox Series X, Says Analysis
"It easily holds its own against proper Series X and PS5 titles"
It's been almost a couple of weeks now since Microsoft unleashed a massive batch of 74 FPS Boosted titles for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, and of that selection, Eurogamer's Digital Foundry has a clear highlight. To be fair, they've only tested 15 of them, but
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Mass Effect Legendary Edition, Out Now
It's mostly early impressions so far
Today's the day! Mass Effect Legendary Edition is now finally available on Xbox, and the first few reviews and impressions have begun trickling in over the past 24 hours, although there's not too much to look at thus far. It seems pretty much every outlet was affected by getting review access later than...
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (May 17-21)
Here's what's on the way
Welcome to your weekly Xbox roundup! We've haven't got any major releases on the level of Resident Evil Village or Mass Effect Legendary Edition arriving over the next few days, but there are still some pretty big games on the way, including the much-anticipated Rust Console Edition and day one EA Play title,
News Dolby Vision For Gaming Is Now Rolling Out To Xbox Series X|S Insiders
The first consoles ever to support it
Microsoft has announced today that Dolby Vision for gaming is officially rolling out to Xbox Insiders "this week" for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, which will make them the very first consoles to ever support the feature. Few details have been provided at the time of writing, but Microsoft has told The Verge...
News Xbox Series Consoles Outsold PS5 Last Month In The UK, But Not Nintendo Switch
It's all to do with the stock situation
The latest sales figures for April 2021 in the UK have arrived courtesy of GfK Entertainment and GamesIndustry.biz, revealing that the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S were the second best-selling consoles of the month. This is reportedly due to "significant drop in PS5 console stock," which actually resulted...
News Gears 5 Will Now Be Forcing Cross-Play Between Xbox & PC Players
As part of the new Operation 7 update
The Coalition has announced that as part of Gears 5's Operation 7 update dropping next week on May 18, players on Xbox consoles and PC will now be forced to play together to help with matchmaking times. The studio says that it sees "40% of our players disabling the crossplay option", and the result has...
Talking Point Looking Back, What's Your First Memory Of The Original Xbox?
Did you get one on launch day in 2001?
The 20th anniversary celebrations have officially begun! The Xbox brand is turning 20 years old on November 15, 2001 (as is the Halo franchise), and as a result, we thought we'd dip into some nostalgia to end the week. It's been a long 20 years, and many of us weren't there at the beginning, but we're willing...
News SEGA Might Be Thinking About Reviving Crazy Taxi, Jet Set Radio
Along with a bunch of other classics
It looks like SEGA hasn't necessarily given up on the likes Crazy Taxi, Jet Set Radio and other classic IP, as they've been listed for potential remasters, remakes or reboots as part of a new end-of-fiscal-year results presentation. As highlighted by IGN, the slideshow gathers a bunch of examples of past IP...
News Xbox Series X|S Will Launch In Mainland China This June, Confirms Microsoft
With pre-orders available next week
Microsoft has announced today that the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S will officially launch in mainland China in a few weeks on June 10, with pre-orders starting as soon as next week from the Microsoft Store on Wednesday, May 19. The recommended retail price of the Xbox Series X will be ¥3,899 in the country,...
News Good News, Ghostrunner Is Officially Getting A Sequel For Xbox Series X
With the original having sold 600k copies
Big fan of last year's hardcore FPP slasher Ghostrunner? Good news! The game is officially getting a sequel, as announced by publisher 505 Games, and it'll be coming to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. In a press release, it was revealed the sequel will receive the double the investment - an initial €5...
Thursday13th May 2021
News Five More Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass (May 13)
Get ready to bring the thunder
It's Xbox Game Pass time! We've got another five games joining the service today, and there are some heavy hitters amongst them including Just Cause 4: Reloaded, Red Dead Online and Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster. Here are the new games you can download with Xbox Game Pass today: Final Fa
News EA Explains Why Your Mass Effect Legendary Edition Pre-Load Is Only 20GB On Xbox
It's all to do with Smart Delivery
The whole situation surrounding Mass Effect Legendary Edition's pre-load on Xbox has been a little confusing up to this point. Some people have reported seeing a file size of 80GB+, some have reported seeing a file size of just 100mb, and now others are reporting seeing a file size of just over 20GB. Which is it?!...
News Microsoft Kicks Off Its 20 Years Of Xbox Celebrations
"We are excited to celebrate this milestone together"
Yes, it's really been 20 years since the release of the original Xbox - or at least, it will have been on November 15, 2021! To lead up to that date, Microsoft has begun kicking off the celebrations early, issuing a first wave of 20th anniversary gear into the Xbox Gear Shop, dishing out a bunch...
News Bright Memory, An Xbox Series X|S Console Exclusive, Is Now Cheaper Than Ever
It's been discounted for the next two weeks
Bright Memory 1.0 was an example of a very affordable Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S launch title on day one this past November, and as of today, it's actually dropped in price by another 20% for the next two weeks. So, what is it? Basically, Bright Memory is a "lightning-fast fusion of the FPS and...
News Microsoft Is Now Offering 3 Months Of Xbox Game Pass For Just $1
New subscribers only though
Microsoft has been running a promotion where you can get a month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for £1 / $1 for a while now, but at the moment, that has been extended to 3 months as part of a special deal. This appears to be available in most regions right now, but there's no word on how long the deal will last: If...
News Dungeons & Dragons Dark Alliance Arrives This June On Xbox Game Pass
Set out on an epic brawl through Icewind Dale
We've got another day one release hitting Xbox Game Pass very soon! Tuque Games has announced that Dungeons & Dragons Dark Alliance will be available on the service across console, PC and cloud on June 22. The game is a third-person action brawler that drops you and your friends into the unforgiving...
Friday14th May 2021
News 343 Celebrates Halo's 20th Anniversary With Absolutely Stunning 4K Artwork
"Here’s to finishing even more fights!"
As you might have already heard, this year marks Xbox's 20th anniversary. While the big date is actually 14th November 2021, Microsoft has decided to kick celebrations off early. Halo also turns 20 years old this year, and 343 Industries is joining in on the fun. To highlight the great journey the Halo...
Thursday13th May 2021
PSA Mass Effect Legendary Edition Has An Issue With Certain Xbox Accessories At Launch
But don't worry, there's a workaround
Mass Effect Legendary Edition will be with us very, very soon, but unfortunately there's already an Xbox related bug that you'll want to be aware of when using certain accessories - particularly wireless headsets. The team at BioWare and EA say they have identified an issue where the game will crash to the...
News If You Can't Find May's Gamerscore Challenge On Xbox, You're Not Alone
It's missing for a lot of people right now
The Microsoft Rewards 10k Xbox Gamerscore Challenge suddenly reappeared earlier this week - much to the delight of many of us - but unfortunately some Xbox users haven't actually been able to start completing it yet. For whatever reason, there are reports across the web of people who can't see the...
News Psychonauts Is Now Available With Xbox Game Pass
Experience Double Fine's classic platformer today
The moment many Xbox fans have been waiting for has finally arrived - yes, Psychonauts is now available to Game Pass subscribers on Xbox Series X|S and PC. If you've not played this game before, now is a great time to check out Double Fine's classic platformer. It was originally released in 2005 and...
News Sunset Overdrive Co-Director: 'We Own The IP, Nothing Stopping Us Making A Sequel'
Don't expect it on Xbox though
We've pretty much resigned ourselves at this point to the fact that a potential Sunset Overdrive sequel would likely never reach Xbox, but nevertheless the game's co-director says he'd be very interested in making one. Speaking to GQ earlier this week, Insomniac Games' Marcus Smith reaffirmed to the outlet that the...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (May 13-16)
Push your riding skills to the limit
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? We've got the ever-popular basketball sim NBA 2K21 (the Xbox One version), which is also currently available...
News Tencent's TiMi Forms 'Strategic Partnership' With Xbox Game Studios
"Will revolve around new game experiences"
TiMi Studios, a Chinese developer skilled in mobile development and owned by the industry giant Tencent, has formed a "strategic partnership" with Xbox Game Studios. This news comes from Niko Partners' senior analyst, Daniel Ahmad, but at this stage there's not much information about what exactly is...
News Xbox Studio InXile Entertainment Appears To Be Making An 'FPS RPG'
Being developed with Unreal Engine 5
It was revealed last year that Wasteland 3 developer InXile Entertainment was working on an "ambitious" RPG, and now, thanks to a new hint, it looks like that game will take the form of a first-person shooter RPG. This reveal came out of the blue following a tweet from the official Xbox account yesterday, to...
News Xbox Party Chat Is Introducing Speech-To-Text Integration
And synthesis of speech from text
Microsoft has announced two brand-new features - now available to Xbox Insiders - that will enable transcribing speech into text and synthesis of speech from text when using Xbox Party Chat. The Xbox team says either feature "can be used to help gamers who are deaf or hard of hearing and/or cannot or choose not to...
Wednesday12th May 2021
News Xbox Exec Teases Unannounced IP That Will 'Blow Your Mind'
Coming to Xbox Game Pass on day one
Xbox's head of gaming services Ben Decker has been talking to GamesRadar in an interview about Xbox Game Pass, hinting as part of the discussion that Xbox has unannounced IP "that is gonna blow your mind." Decker made the comment while talking about the many Xbox Game Studios (including Bethesda) that are working...
News 'The Original' Xbox Dynamic Background Is Now Available
Included in the May update
Last weekend on the Xbox Podcast, a number of fans spotted a classic Xbox dynamic background on Major Nelson's dashboard. The May 2021 update for the Xbox Series X|S is now available, and included is a new dynamic background titled "The Original" - and yes, it's the same one Larry had! Here's a look: To apply this...
News Did Valve Boss Gabe Newell Just Tease More Games For Console?
If so, we'll find out later this year
Legendary video game creator Gabe Newell recently made an appearance at a public school in Auckland, New Zealand, and answered a number of questions related to video games. In response to a question asking if Valve would consider bringing games to the current-generation consoles, he said fans could perhaps get...
News It's The End Of An Era, Xbox OneGuide Has Switched Off Its TV Listings
You can quit making those TV jokes now
The majority of us have some pretty negative memories of the Xbox One reveal and its overreliance on TV-based features, but there were some cool aspects to that integration, and Xbox OneGuide was a notable example. Sadly though, this month marks the end of an era - as part of the May 2021 Xbox update, the core...
News Remedy Is Finishing Up Work On CrossfireX, Possibly Moving On To Alan Wake 2
Sounds like the team is busy, busy, busy
Remedy Entertainment has provided some more details on its current projects in a business review report, confirming that it's finishing up work on this year's release of CrossfireX, and moving on to a big AAA project with Epic Games. Let's start with CrossfireX. Remedy is handling the single-player portion...
Poll What Do You Think Of The New Quick Resume Improvements On Xbox Series X|S?
Happy with the new upgrades?
The May 2021 Xbox update officially rolled out yesterday across the world, and arguably the biggest highlight of the package was a bunch of improvements to Quick Resume on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. In particular, you can now see at-a-glance which games are being saved in a Quick Resume state on your console, so...
News Scarlet Nexus Is Getting A Timed Exclusive Demo For Xbox Series X|S
"Are you ready, OSF Cadets?"
Update: As expected, the demo also now appears to be coming to Xbox One on May 21. Original story: Bandai Namco's Scarlet Nexus will be with us in just one month on June 25, but before that we're getting a timed exclusive demo on Xbox, arriving May 21 for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, and May 28 for PS4 and PS5...
News EA Confirms Battlefield 6 Will Be A Cross-Gen Release
Official reveal scheduled for this June
Although there were rumours last month that EA'S next entry in the Battlefield series would not support older platforms like the Xbox One, it seems this is not the case. During the company's full-year earnings call on Tuesday, EA's CEO Andrew Wilson clarified the game will be coming to "current-gen and...
PSA Titanfall 2, Sniper Elite 3 Are Ridiculously Cheap In This Week's Xbox Sales
Both are discounted by 90%
You've probably had a chance to browse this week's Xbox sales by now, which feature discounts on over 250 games, but there are a couple of titles we wanted to highlight that are discounted by a massive 90%. Specifically, the incredible Titanfall 2: Ultimate Edition and Sniper Elite 3 Ultimate Edition are both heavily...
News Toy Soldiers HD Returns To The Battlefield On Xbox This August
A remaster of the Xbox Live Arcade game
Here's a blast from the past! 2010 Xbox Live Arcade game Toy Soldiers is officially getting an HD remaster on Xbox One this August, allowing you to "experience the award-winning XBLA hit updated for a whole new generation!" According to the game's trailer, Toy Soldiers HD will feature new content, skins,...
News Fans Will Be 'Really Blown Away' By The New Battlefield Trailer, Says EA
"Everything I've seen in the game is spectacular"
There's a lot of hype surrounding the new Battlefield, which is now officially expected to be revealed in June, and EA has talked a bit more about what fans can look forward to from the trailer when it arrives in a few weeks' time. As part of an earnings call yesterday, EA CEO Andrew Wilson lavished...
News LucasArts Classic Zombies Ate My Neighbors Arrives On Xbox This June
Along with its sequel, Ghoul Patrol
The nostalgia is kicking in! Disney and Lucasfilm Games have announced that 1993's cult classic run-and-gun shooter Zombies Ate My Neighbors is making its Xbox debut on June 29 - along with its 1994 sequel, Ghoul Patrol. Both are packed together for a single price of £11.24 / $14.99 (
News Xbox Cloud Gaming Might Now Be A Requirement For Indie Developers
According to a confidential document
We laid eyes on a bunch of confidential documents last week as part of the Epic Games Vs. Apple court battle, and the latest document doing the rounds has appeared to reveal some interesting information about Xbox Cloud Gaming. This 222-page confidential document - created in September 2020 - has reportedly been...
News Ubisoft Wants To Build Free-To-Play Games For All Its Biggest Franchises
But don't worry, the premium releases will continue
Ubisoft made a splash last week when it announced a free-to-play version of The Division called 'Heartland' would be arriving sometime between 2021 and 2022, and the company says we'll see more titles like this in the future. As part of its latest earnings call (thanks VGC), Ubisoft confirmed it...
Tuesday11th May 2021
Guide Easy Achievements For The 10K Microsoft Rewards Challenge
The best games to get you to 10k Gamerscore quickly
Update (Tue 11th May, 2021 21:30 BST): The Microsoft Rewards 10K Xbox Gamerscore Challenge has returned for May 2021, so we've updated this guide below with a few extra games to help you get some easy achievements! Original story (Fri 8th Jan, 2021 14:00 GMT): The Microsoft Rewards program kicked...
News Here's What's Included In The Xbox May 2021 Update
The latest new features for May
The Xbox May 2021 update has reportedly begun rolling out now to all Xbox users, and it's packed with quite a few new features, with the highlight being some major improvements to Quick Resume on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. Here's a brief overview of what's on the way, with more details available at Xbox Wire:...
News The Microsoft Rewards Xbox Gamerscore Challenge Is Back For May 2021
Earn up to 10k points for gift cards and other goodies
It's been a few months since we last saw it, but the Microsoft Rewards 10k Xbox Gamerscore Challenge has returned as of today, allowing you to earn up to 10k Microsoft Rewards points by earning achievements this month. It should be starting to appear in your Microsoft Rewards app right now, as...
Deals 250+ Games Included In This Week's Xbox Sales (May 11-18)
Including an Achievement Hunter sale
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! This week's selection features discounts on over 250 games and add-ons, spanning Deals with Gold and Spotlight sales, as well as Achievement Hunter and DC Franchise sales! We've highlighted a few of the most notable Xbox games offers in this week's current sales...
Rumour Xbox & Bethesda's E3 Event Will Feel Like 'One Big Showcase'
"I think in recent weeks they've decided to make it even closer"
We're now just a month away from the return of E3 in June 2021, so rumours surrounding the event are bound to ramp up over the next few weeks, and this latest report arrives from Venture Beat's Jeff Grubb on his Game Mess Show. Grubb, who often dishes out insider info on the Xbox...
Talking Point Six Months Later, What Are Your Thoughts On The Xbox Series X|S?
Has Microsoft got off to a good start?
Can you believe it's already been six months since the release of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S? The two consoles officially arrived on November 10, 2020, and sadly many fans are still struggling to get their hands on one. It was certainly one of the most challenging times to launch two new consoles into...
News How Long Is Biomutant? Developer Reveals 'Estimated' Length
"It really depends on what type of player you are"
THQ Nordic and Experiment 101’s long-awaited action-RPG Biomutant will finally be with us on Tuesday, May 25, and in an interview with Gaming Bolt, the game's developer recently revealed how long it'll take to complete. According to studio head Stefan Ljungqvist, a rushed playthrough will take...
News Xbox Is Introducing A Way For Insiders To Reserve A Series X
Called the 'Console Purchase Pilot'
Microsoft has today announced a brand-new scheme called the 'Console Purchase Pilot', which will allow select Xbox Insiders to reserve an Xbox Series X (or an Xbox Series S) for purchase through their Xbox One. This was revealed in a tweet earlier this afternoon by the Xbox Insider account, which you can see...
Deals All 20+ Classic Xbox Games In This Week's Sales (May 11-18)
Xbox 360 and original Xbox titles
This week's selection of Xbox Deals is now live, and as usual, we've got another selection of original Xbox and Xbox 360 classics to take advantage of, included across various sales including an Achievement Hunter sale. Below, we've included every single Xbox 360 and original Xbox game available over the next week,...
Gallery 343 Shows Off New Halo Infinite Concept Art
Introducing the Razorback...
To help pass the time until the release of Halo Infinite for Xbox and PC, 343 Industries has been sharing teaser artwork and screenshots. In the latest update on Halo Waypoint, we've got a look at Razorback and some "Brute brothers" you'll likely run across. The Razorback is described as the Warthog's more spacious and...
News Xbox Game Pass Members Are More Likely To Play With Friends & Family, Reveals Survey
In Europe, at least
You might have seen yesterday that Team Xbox came out with a bunch of stats about Xbox Game Pass use in Europe (which you can see above), with the highlight being that "Xbox Game Pass members are more likely to connect with friends and family through gaming on a regular basis compared to non-members." According to a sample of...
News Don't Get Your Hopes Up For A Skull & Bones Release Anytime Soon
It's just been delayed again
There was a lot of excitement when Ubisoft unveiled a first taste of Skull & Bones to the world... but that was all the way back at E3 2017, and unfortunately we're still not going to be seeing it until at least 2022. As part of its latest earnings results, Ubisoft confirmed that Far Cry 6, Rainbow Six Quarantine,...
News Resident Evil Village Has Already Shipped Over 3 Million Units Worldwide
After just a few days!
It's only been out since last Friday, but Capcom has confirmed today that Resident Evil Village has already shipped over 3 million units worldwide, saying it has "captivated fans worldwide and delivered a strong start to sales." Further details weren't provided, but as revealed by GfK Entertainment (thanks GamesIndustry.biz),...
News Sorry, Gears Developer The Coalition Isn't Working On A Star Wars Game
"We are not working on any such title"
We've heard a few things about Gears developer The Coalition over the past week, and the latest announcement is that the studio is officially shifting its resources to next-gen development with Unreal Engine 5. Following that announcement yesterday, a member of the team took to Reddit to confir
Random Someone Used Skate 3 To Create A Rube Goldberg Machine
"The culmination of 13 years of play and dedication"
It's not very often that we post random user-created videos from games, but this is definitely worth an exception! Skate 3 player Skate3Tommy has taken to the web to share this incredible Rube Goldberg creation. It shows him using a concrete ball to set off a chain reaction featuring big pipes,...
Monday10th May 2021
News Official Email Suggests Mass Effect Legendary Edition Is Releasing A Day Early On Xbox
"The availability date for the item has changed"
Here's an interesting little discovery! Microsoft has been emailing some Xbox users who have pre-ordered Mass Effect Legendary Edition over the weekend, telling them that the game will available earlier than expected later this week. Specifically, the email mentions that the game's availability date...
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (May 10-14)
Here's what's on the way
Welcome to your weekly Xbox roundup! This week is dominated by the release of Mass Effect Legendary Edition, which drops either this Thursday or Friday, although we've also got some other pretty exciting games heading to Xbox as well. Here's what's coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One this week: New Xbox Releases (May...
Video Incredibly, It's Possible To Use The Xbox Series X On A Nintendo DS
Via a random Japanese accessory
How crazy is this?! YouTube channel The Retro Future has discovered there's actually a way of playing the Xbox Series X on the very original Nintendo DS, made possible by the existence of a random Japanese accessory. The accessory is a Nintendo DS TV Tuner which doesn't work as intended anymore (at least in the UK)...
Rumour Microsoft Has Supposedly Bought Ad Time For Starfield In 2021
Could we see a release this year?
There's been a lot of speculation already this year about whether Bethesda's mysterious upcoming Starfield game will release in 2021 - or even be revealed in 2021 - and another rumour about this surfaced over the weekend. According to Xbox Era's Shpeshal_Ed, as highlighted on the latest Xbox Era Podcast
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Hood: Outlaws & Legends So Far
Out today on Xbox for all players
Medieval PvPvE multiplayer heist game Hood: Outlaws & Legends's release has kind of slipped under the radar over the past few days - it's officially out today, but released in early access for pre-order customers last Friday. Probably the biggest reason we haven't heard much about it is because reviews have...
News The Coalition Is Moving To Unreal Engine 5 To Focus On Next-Gen Development
"We’re excited to start shifting our resources"
Gears 5 developer The Coalition has announced today that it has begun the process of transitioning development to Unreal Engine 5, which is set to be used for "multiple new projects in the coming years." In a message on the official Gears website, the team explained that they're "excited to start...
Video Here's Some Actual Gameplay Of Upcoming Xbox Thriller 12 Minutes
Starring James McAvoy, Daisy Ridley & Willem Dafoe
There's been a lot of hype surrounding upcoming Xbox console exclusive Twelve Minutes over the past year - especially because of its star-studded cast list - and now we've got an actual look at some raw gameplay from the title. This is courtesy of IGN, which has d
News Is Xbox Hinting At More Dragon Quest Coming To Game Pass?
Yes please, bring it on!
It's fair to say the addition of Dragon Quest XI: S: Echoes of an Elusive Age and Dragon Quest Builders 2 into Xbox Game Pass has gone down a treat over the past few months, and it looks like we're not stopping there! Someone over on Twitter innocently noted recently that these two games were "more Dragon Quest than I can...
Gallery Xbox Fans Share A Look At The New Electric Volt Controller
"Finally got my electric volt!"
The new Electric Volt Xbox Series X controller officially released around the world a couple of weeks ago, and as you'd expect, lots of fans have been getting their hands on one and sharing off their pictures on social media. You normally get all the fancy PR shots with perfect lighting when new controllers come out,...
Soapbox The Resident Evil Series Knows How To Do A Killer Opening
It can turn your heart into a Jill Sandwich
Some people find each Resident Evil title loses its way within the final hours, but not enough attention is given to those masterfully crafted opening moments. They say that if a movie doesn't capture your attention within the first 30 minutes, then viewers generally tend to disengage. For the most part,...
News Dirt 5 Is Adding Free Content & Cross-Platform Matchmaking This Week
Play with your friends on PlayStation and PC
We're definitely big fans of Codemasters' Dirt 5 on Xbox Game Pass, especially because the studio has confirmed it's adding a bunch of free new content to the game this week, including cross-platform matchmaking! On the content side, eight Red Bull liveries are being added to the game alongside the...
Sunday9th May 2021
PSA Microsoft Is Trying To Fix A Long-Running Issue With Alien: Isolation On Xbox
"We are aware and investigating a fix"
Alien: Isolation is undoubtedly one of the most popular horror titles of the Xbox One generation, but players have long reported mixed experiences with its performance, with some suggesting it runs perfectly fine on any console they've tried it on, while others have reported bouts of lag and stuttering - even...
News Hmm, Is This Leaked Concept Art From Bethesda's Starfield?
Apparently so!
There's a lot of hype surrounding Bethesda's mysterious Starfield IP at the moment - which we're hoping to see in action next month at E3 - but before then, it looks like some concept art for the game might have leaked online. The following image was reportedly posted to the Starfield Reddit page yesterday before it was quickly...
News Mass Effect Legendary Edition's Achievement List Drives Us Nuts
It's a small problem, we're not going to lie
With Mass Effect Legendary Edition coming on May 14, we're excited at the thought of playing through three fantastic RPGs all over again. With us being achievement hunters as well, the prospect of earning a gargantuan amount of gamerscore across three titles fills us with glee - but there's one small...
News Adidas Is Teaming Up With Xbox To Release Some Cool New Kicks
The first sneaker is scheduled for this June
Adidas will be partnering with Xbox to release a series of co-branded sneakers. Sources "familiar with the upcoming collaboration" passed this information onto the sneakerhead website Complex. In addition to this, an Adidas document has revealed the first shoe, which is scheduled for release in April...
News Shadow Warrior 3 Is Heading To Xbox Later This Year, New Gameplay Shows DOOM Influences
Goofy gore and guns ahoy!
The Shadow Warrior series has flown under the radar for some time now, but the upcoming instalment looks like the most frantic, action-packed entry yet - oh, and it's now definitely confirmed to be coming to Xbox One. IGN had exclusive dibs on some new, juicy footage, and it seems that Bethesda's take on the DOOM series in...
Saturday8th May 2021
News Former 343 Employee Clarifies His Comments On Halo Infinite's Development
And denies reports of crunch
Update (Sat 8th May, 2021 14:15 BST): This story was covered across the industry when it broke this past Thursday, and the former 343 Industries employee has since posted another video reportedly denying that the Halo Infinite team has been forced to crunch, highlighting that any overtime has been entirely voluntary...
Feature 120FPS Is Quickly Becoming A Game-Changer On Xbox Series X
Especially due to FPS Boost
When Microsoft first announced that the Xbox Series X (and Series S) would support games at up to 120 frames per-second, many of us were sceptical. How many games were actually going to take advantage of that? As it turns out, a lot! We're not even six months into the new consoles' lifespan, and there are already over 70...
News You Can Get 1000 Easy Microsoft Rewards Points On Xbox Right Now, But There's A Catch
As part of an EA Play punch card
You know how much we love the Microsoft Rewards program at Pure Xbox, and over the past couple of days a new punch card has been added offering 1000 Microsoft Rewards Points for under a minute's work. There's a big catch though. Basically, this punch card is only available to members of the standard Xbox Game Pass...
News Classic Xbox Dynamic Background Spotted On Major Nelson's Dashboard
We want this so much!
If you've been wanting a new but classic dynamic theme to jazz up your Xbox Series X|S with, you might be in luck. In this week's episode of the Xbox Podcast, Major Nelson showed off what appears to be an OG-inspired dynamic background for the current generation system, while discussing what he's been playing recently. If...
News Open Country Brings Its Outdoor Survival Adventure To Xbox This June
"You're in the wild now!"
505 Games has announced that its upcoming outdoor adventure and survival game Open Country is officially arriving on Xbox One on June 3, being developed by Romanian studio FUN Labs. The game is described as a mixture of hunting, exploring and surviving, with "three massive wilderness maps" to explore at launch; each map...
Pick One Which Of These Battlefield Games Is Your Favourite?
Remember, you can only pick one!
It's time for another round of Pick One! This week, following a week of leaks and the supposed official reveal of the Battlefield 6 trailer coming very soon, we thought we'd take a look back at the history of the series on Xbox. Which of these titles is your favourite? Remember, you can only pick one! Let's take a...
News Bethesda Game Studios Is Currently Hiring For An 'Unannounced Title'
Let the speculation begin
Bethesda Game Studios is currently busy at work on the upcoming Starfield and The Elder Scrolls VI - not to mention ongoing support for Fallout 76 - but it looks like the team also has something else in the works. A new job listing from the developer seeks a qualified server engineer to "help create and improve systems for...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 8th)
It's all about Resident Evil Village for us
Welcome to the weekend! We're sure many of you will be diving into the new release of Resident Evil Village over the next couple of days, but if you're not, there's also a batch of new Xbox Game Pass releases to enjoy, another selection of Free Play Days titles, and over 400 games included as part of
Friday7th May 2021
News Panic Over, Forza Horizon 4's Xbox Crashing Issue Has Been Fixed
"Thank you for all the reports and being patient"
Update (Fri 7th May, 2021 17:45 BST): Problem solved! The team over at Turn 10 Studios has confirmed that Forza Horizon 4's crashing issue on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S has been fixed with a new update. Original story (Thu 6th May, 2021 11:45 BST): The brilliant Forza Horizon 4 has received...
News Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade Will Also Be A Timed Sony Exclusive
We may have to wait a bit longer
If you were hoping, like us, that Final Fantasy VII Remake could be heading to Xbox now that the year long exclusivity deal with Sony is up, then prepare yourself. The upcoming Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, an upcoming extended version of the base game, has now also been confirmed to be exclusive to...
Talking Point Do You Want More 'Narrative-Adventure' Games Like The Last Of Us 2 On Xbox?
The Xbox Portfolio Team seems keen on it!
There was quite a bit of fuss earlier this week when the Xbox Portfolio Team's internal review of PlayStation exclusive The Last Of Us 2 was brought into the spotlight as part of the ongoing Apple Vs. Epic Games court trial. In the review, the team highlighted a couple of negatives about the gameplay...
Video MechWarrior 5 Gets Its First Xbox Trailer, Releases This Month
"Be your own weapon of war"
MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries was quietly announced as coming to Xbox back in March, but now it's received the full reveal treatment, with confirmation that it'll arrive for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on May 27. Interestingly, it looks like it'll be coming to Xbox Game Pass for console, as the official...
News Conan Exiles Is Coming Soon To Xbox Game Pass
Survive, fight and dominate
If you've been wanting to try out the online multiplayer survival game Conan Exiles, but don't particularly fancy forking out for it, the good news it's been announced for Xbox Game Pass. Yes, today on a special Twitch broadcast about the game's upcoming expansion, Isle of Siptah, developer and publisher Funcom announced...
News The Witcher 3 May Reportedly Be Using Fan-Made Mods For Its Xbox Series X Version
Modders have created some fantastic upgrades
Well, this is interesting. It appears that CD Projekt Red may be roping in some modders to help assist on the upcoming next-gen version of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. As reported by Kotaku, CD Projekt Red may be looking into using the modding community to get the next-gen version ready. This all stems from...
News You Could Win This Stunning Hood: Outlaws & Legends Xbox One X
Is this the best custom Xbox One X of all time?
Hood: Outlaws & Legends has officially begun its early access period ahead of the game's full launch next Monday, and in celebration of the release, Focus Home Interactive is giving away this unbelievable custom Xbox One X. Sure, it's an Xbox One X which is a bit disappointing in 2021, but the...
News Lost Judgment Launches Worldwide On Xbox This September
Marking a simultaneous global release for the first time
After teasing an upcoming announcement for the past few weeks, Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio has announced Lost Judgment, a sequel to the recently released Judgment, which will be launching on September 24 for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Series S. The sequel looks to tell a darker and more emotional...
News Battlefield 6's Trailer Appears To Have Leaked In Audio Form
The full thing should be with us very soon
The first two images of the trailer for Battlefield 2021 reportedly leaked this past Sunday, and now audio of the official trailer also appears to have been uploaded to the web prematurely - a whole 33 seconds of it. As you'd expect, this audio quickly spread across social media following its reveal. You...
News The Time Has Arrived, Resident Evil Village Is Out Now On Xbox
Return to a world full of survival horror
It's a big day for Resident Evil fans! The latest entry in the series, Resident Evil Village, is now officially available to play on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, available from the Microsoft Store for £54.99 / $59.99. Here's a bit of blurb about what you can expect: "Set a few years after...
News Future Yakuza Titles Will Continue The Turn-Based Combat Found In Like A Dragon
We hope you liked it
If you were hoping the Yakuza series would go back to its roots of real-time combat, you're in for some disappointment. The new turn-based combat found in Yakuza: Like A Dragon is here to stay, according to the series' producers. In a new interview with IGN, following the announcement of
News Bus Simulator 21 Is Bringing Over 30 Licensed Buses To The Depot This September
Dun, dun, dun, another one rides the bus
If the idea of using your Xbox to drive a virtual bus gets you all excited (hey, no judgement here!), then you'll be thrilled to know that Bus Simulator 21 officially has a release date, arriving September 7 for Xbox One. The game will reportedly feature over 30 officially licensed buses from world-renowned...
News Gearbox Shuts Down Borderlands Spin-Off Rumours, But Has 'Amazing' Stuff In The Works
"These rumours are NOT accurate"
There have been various reports that a Borderlands spin-off is currently in the works, but Gearbox CEO, Randy Pitchford, has shut down those rumours. But all is not lost, as Pitchford has said the studio is working on "the big one." The original report comes from Gamereactor, who claimed a spin-off is in the works...
News If You 'Like Pain', You Can Use The Original Vehicle Controls In Mass Effect Legendary Edition
"It's like night and day"
We're not sure why you would, but there's an option to use the original Mako vehicle controls in Mass Effect Legendary Edition. For those who don't remember, they were some of the most awkward and unresponsive controls ever seen for commanding a vehicle. Luckily, the remastered version will introduce a new control scheme,...
Thursday6th May 2021
News The Xbox Series X Seagate Expansion Card Is On Sale Again In The UK
Here's a chance to bag a discount
It's only been a month since the Xbox Series X & S's Seagate 1TB Expansion Card reached its lowest price ever in the UK, and while it hasn't quite got to that level again, it's nevertheless on sale right now over at Amazon. The recommended retail price for the storage card is a whopping £219.99, but Amazon has...
News Unsurprisingly, Mass Effect Legendary Edition Is A Pretty Big Download On Xbox
And it's available to pre-load now
Mass Effect Legendary Edition will be with us in just over a week on Friday. May 14, and you can begin pre-loading the game as of today! As you might expect, it's a big download clocking in at just over 84GB. The pre-load is beginning to roll out if you're already pre-ordered the game (don't forget to take...
News Three More Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass (May 6)
Time to take to the pitch
It's that time of week again! Another batch of Xbox Game Pass titles are now available, and there's a varied selection for everyone. With a mixture of titles available on console, the Windows 10 Store, and the cloud, there's a lot of choice in how/where you play. FIFA 21 is via EA Play so won't be available until a little...
News Ubisoft Announces The Division: Heartland, A Free-To-Play Entry Coming To Xbox
But what is it?
If you thought you'd seen the last of Tom Clancy's The Division - you were wrong. Ubisoft has announced a new free-to-play title set within the same universe known as The Division: Heartland, coming to Xbox sometime between 2021 and 2022. Being developed by Tom Clancy game veterans, Red Storm, the game is said to be a standalone...
News Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance Is Getting A 4K Re-Release This Week
Yes, it's arriving as soon as tomorrow!
In a reveal from IGN today, it has been announced that 2001's Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance is getting a re-release for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S as soon as tomorrow, May 7th! According to IGN, the game will be available on digital storefronts for $29.99, and it's not a remaster or a remake, so...
News Resident Evil Village Shines On Xbox Series X, But Has Some 'Difficulties' On Series S
It seems like a close call across all platforms
Resident Evil Village releases officially tomorrow, but the team at Digital Foundry has had their hands on all console versions of the game prior to release. The results seem to suggest the Xbox Series X version has some advantages over others, but the Xbox Series S suffers in some departments. Right...
News Metro Exodus Enhanced Edition Arrives On Xbox Series X This June
A free upgrade for existing owners
We won't have to wait much longer for Metro Exodus on Xbox Series X and S, as an enhanced version of the game is confirmed to be arriving on June 18 as a free upgrade to all existing owners. There will also be a physical edition of the game made available. Metro Exodus: Enhanced Edition will bring ray tracing,...
News Unable To Load Your Games And Apps On Xbox Right Now? Microsoft Is On The Case
Update: Problem solved!
Update: It appears the issue is fixed as quick as it came to be! Xbox Support has said that the store should be functioning and purchased games and apps should load. Hurray! Original Story: It's been a while, but it seems a pretty substantial outage has hit Xbox Live. Owners are currently unable to load any digital games...
News UK Retailer Box Will Be Restocking The Xbox Series X This Friday
Sign up now for a chance at getting one
Here we go again! UK retailer Box.co.uk has revealed to Pure Xbox that it will once more have another Xbox Series X restock tomorrow on Friday, May 7th, but you need to sign up now for a chance at being able to purchase one. As with previous restocks from the retailer, it will be holding a ballot to ensure...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (May 6-9)
Relive the critically acclaimed TV series
Free Play Days is back for another weekend! 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? We've got the TV series tie-in, Peaky Blinders: Mastermind for anyone looking for a puzzle-adventure, as well as...
Video Back 4 Blood Shares A Look At Its Rogue-Lite Card System
The Left 4 Dead inspired co-op shooter
The Left 4 Dead spiritual successor Back 4 Blood may have been delayed recently until October 2021, but that doesn't mean the studio has gone quiet! This latest official trailer showcases the game's rogue-lite card system. Basically, the game's AI (known as the 'Game Director') will play a selection of cards...
News Super Animal Royale Is Happy Tree Friends Meets Fortnite, Coming To Xbox With Game Pass Perks
Become the top of the food chain
Remember Happy Tree Friends back in the day? Those cute and fluffy cartoons that often ended in grotesque violence as the helpless cartoon animals harmed themselves in a variety of dumb ways? Well, imagine if you got to play a Fortnite inspired game in that vein and you'd have Super Animal Royale, which is coming to...
News Xbox Expected Nintendo's Zelda: Breath Of The Wild 2 To Come Out In 2020
Better to be safe than sorry
If you thought The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 might have made an appearance last year, you weren't the only one. Recent documents have highlighted that as of August 2020, Microsoft believed it would be contending against the game, alongside other Nintendo exclusives. As IGN reports, the ongoing Apple vs. Epic...
News Almost 30 Years Later, A Sequel To 1992's Flashback Is On The Way
Despite there already being a sequel
In something of a surprise announcement, the 1992 classic Flashback is getting a sequel. Even more surprising is the fact that it technically already received a sequel in 1995 known as Fade to Black. Nevertheless, a fully fledged numbered sequel is on its way. While very little is known about the project at...
News Observer: System Redux Is Taking A Step Back To Xbox One This July
Back to the future
Released as an enhanced version for Xbox Series X|S of the original game back in November, Observer: System Redux is now heading to Xbox One on July 16. A physical edition will also be available on the same date and a "Veteran Discount" is being prepared for owners of the original game (which was a whopping 80% when it released on...
News Remnant: From The Ashes Is Getting A Free Next-Gen Upgrade Next Week
With two performance modes available
We've got another free next-gen upgrade on the way! Third-person survival action shooter Remnant: From The Ashes is getting a "major upgrade patch" for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S as soon as Thursday, May 13. According to the team, this will allow the game to run at 4K resolution at 30fps, or 1080p...
News Square Enix, Bandai Namco, SEGA, And More Join E3 2021
Elden Ring!?
E3 is so close we can pretty much taste it. It's exciting to think a fully fledged gaming event is on the horizon, and now the anticipation is even higher as more publishers have confirmed their attendance. In the latest announcement, it was revealed that Square Enix, Bandai Namco, SEGA, XSEED Games/Marvelous USA, Gearbox...
News Outriders Players Are Being Instantly Killed By A New Glitch
Developer says it's investigating the matter
Outriders by People Can Fly has experienced ongoing issues since its launch at the beginning of last month. While many are still recovering from wiped inventories, a new issue has now reportedly popped up in the latest update for the game, which was released last week. Whatever
News It Looks Like Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance Is Coming Back To Xbox
Possibly as a re-release?
Here's a blast from the past! 20 years since its original release for PS2, classic action-RPG Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance appears to be getting some kind of revival on modern consoles, as teased by Black Isle Studios. It was spotted recently that the game had been uploaded to the PlayStation Store for PS4, and Black Isle...
News Finally, Outriders' Inventory Bug Restoration Is Beginning To Roll Out
Time to get back into the fight
If you've been affected by the inventory wipe bug in Outriders since its release into Xbox Game Pass earlier this year, then you'll be happy to know that the restoration fix is beginning to slowly be rolled out to players. Developer People Can Fly revealed the news in an update post, stating that the restoration...
Wednesday5th May 2021
Guide Xbox Game Pass: Coming Soon & Leaving Soon In May 2021
The latest Game Pass reveals and updates
Looking for a complete list of Xbox Game Pass games coming soon in May 2021? It can be pretty difficult to keep track of all the comings and goings in the world of Xbox Game Pass every week, so we've put together this handy guide to provide an overview of what's coming to Xbox Game Pass this May, as well as...
News Mass Effect Legendary Edition's Performance Options Showcase Huge Xbox Series X Advantage
Another great example of backwards compatibility
EA has released the specifications of Mass Effect Legendary Edition on all platforms, and while there's no native next-gen version, the Xbox Series X version is boasting one impressive result over other platforms. The game is set to come with two options for players to take advantage of. First off is...
News Microsoft Confirms It Never Earns A Profit On Xbox Console Sales
"We sell the consoles at a loss"
Update: Microsoft has followed up on its comments with the following statement: "With more than 23 game studios creating games, more than 100 million monthly active Xbox players, and more than 18 million Xbox Game Pass subscribers across console, mobile and PC, the Gaming business is a profitable and high-growth...
Roundup Here’s What The Critics Are Saying About Resident Evil Village
People seem to be lycan it a lot
One of the biggest games of the year finally arrives later this week on May 7, and with it critics have shared their opinions on Resident Evil Village before the world gets their hands on it this Friday. In our review, we really loved the atmospheric open setting which is crammed with some exciting set pieces, but...
Ethan's Hunt
Set just three years after the events of 2017's superlative Resident Evil 7, Resident Evil Village rejoins perennial whiner Ethan Winters and his wife Mia as they struggle to come to terms with the ordeal they suffered at the hands of the hillbilly Bakers in the Mold-infested swamps of Louisiana. Although the family has now been whisked...
News Interestingly, It Looks Like Fable Will Run On The ForzaTech Engine
With an "enriched toolset"
While we're more than likely a ways off until Playground Games' take on Fable hits Xbox consoles, we now have a little tiny nugget of new information to keep us going. The developer who is most notably known for working on the Forza Horizon series appears to be using that same graphics engine for the fantasy adventure. In...
News Here's 12 Minutes Of Beautiful Biomutant Gameplay Running At 4K
This could be a surprise hit
We're only a few weeks away from Biomutant, so understandably, we're beginning to learn more. Today has seen a mass amount of previews hit the internet, giving us our most in-depth look at the game thus far. One of the most notable previews comes from Game Informer, which has dropped 12 minutes of gorgeous 4K gameplay...
News The 'World's First Xbox Controller To Include Dolby Atmos' Is Heading To North America
Along with two new RIG headsets
Nacon and RIG have announced today that the RIG Pro Compact - the world's first Xbox controller to actually include Dolby Atmos for Headphones as part of the package - is coming to North America on May 20. If you've seen this controller before, it's because it's already available in Europe as the Nacon Pro Compact...
News Never Mind, DayZ Is No Longer Leaving Xbox Game Pass This Month
But Alan Wake & Final Fantasy IX still are
Popular open world survival game DayZ was included in the latest batch of games to be leaving Xbox Game Pass recently - originally expected to depart on May 15th - but that appears to no longer be the case. According to the official DayZ Twitter account (as spotted by True Achievements), the game "ain't...
Random Phil Spencer Has Been Revisiting Assassin's Creed Unity On Xbox Series X
Taking advantage of that sweet FPS Boost
Despite being something of a let down when it first released, Assassin's Creed Unity has enjoyed some great support from Xbox. Not only does it have Auto HDR, but it's also one of the most recent titles to receive an FPS Boost on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. As a result, Xbox boss Phil Spencer has...
News The New 'Motes' Dynamic Background Is Now Available On Xbox Series X & S
Get customising!
We've enjoyed personalising our Xbox Series X|S consoles with the new dynamic themes, but while the selection was great at launch, we've been hungry for more ever since. Luckily, a new background is out today for us all to play with. As confirmed by the engineering lead at Xbox, Eden Marie, the 'Motes' background should be...
News Hold Up, Why Is Psychonauts 2 Already Available To Pre-Load On Xbox?
Are we about to get a shadow drop?
Update: Just around an hour after it went live, Microsoft appears to have already pulled the ability to pre-load Psychonauts 2 via the Xbox mobile app. We'll keep an eye out for any further developments! Original story: Double Fine's highly-anticipated Psychonauts 2 has yet to receive a release date, so it's a...
Talking Point Will Activision Ever Get On Board With Xbox Game Pass?
It's looking unlikely right now
We're all well aware that Xbox Game Pass has been heavily supported by the vast majority of publishers in the games industry thus far, but one notable absentee has been Activision Blizzard. As of the time of writing, none of the company's titles are included as part of the service, which is absolutely a shame. It's...
News Double Fine Shares Three New 4K Screenshots Of Psychonauts 2
And the game looks great!
In response to supposed leaked images that weren't really "leaks" at all, Double Fine has released three brand new 4K screenshots of the upcoming Xbox release Psychonauts 2. It shared all of these shots via social media - noting how anyone who wants "some new high rez stuff" just had to ask. So, here are all three shots...
News Resident Evil Village Will Dial Back The Tension Found In Its Predecessor
"Our goal is not always to make it scarier than the previous title"
No matter where you stand on Resident Evil VII, there's one thing we can all agree on - it was brown pants scary. Despite us engaging in multiple playthroughs, we still found ourselves screaming at the sight of the Baker family chasing us through their decrepit mansion. For those...
News Stalker 2 Will Seemingly Be An Xbox Console Exclusive For 3 Months
According to a confidential Microsoft document
Stalker 2 was confirmed last year to be a console launch exclusive, but that period doesn't seem to be overly long, as a recently unveiled confidential Microsoft slide has revealed it's only for a three month period. As part of Apple vs. Epic Games' court case, Microsoft's vice president of gaming,...
News Call Of Duty 2021 Will Be 'Built For Next-Gen' And Helmed By Sledgehammer Games
"This is a built for next generation experience with stunning visuals"
To the surprise of no one, Call of Duty is returning this year. Shocking, we know, but now we do actually have some new information. While it's been speculated for some time, Activision has finally confirmed that this year's entry will be helmed by Sledgehammer Games. The news...
Thursday6th May 2021
News EA Sports Acquires Super Mega Baseball Developer, Metalhead
"This is a huge step forward for our team"
Until the release of MLB The Show 21 last month, Super Mega Baseball was considered arguably the best baseball series on Xbox for years, and now the game's developer has been acquired by EA Sports. In a message to fans on Reddit, Metalhead called it a "very exciting day for the studio," and confirmed the...
Wednesday5th May 2021
News Tackle Insects In Stonefly, Arriving On Xbox Series X This June
A bug’s life
Update: We now have an official release date and new trailer for Stonefly, as Flight School Studio has announced it will be hitting Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on June 1. Here's what Bohdon Sayre, the game's director at Flight School Studio, had to say about the game: "Our small team set out to create something...
Tuesday4th May 2021
News This Darth Vader Xbox Controller Will Lure Your Wallet To The Dark Side
It's stunning, but expensive
We've seen some pretty amazing Star Wars Xbox controller designs over the past year, but this is surely the best! Razer is selling this stunning limited edition Darth Vader controller for a whopping $179.99. The controller was created for Lucasfilm's 50th anniversary, and features quick charging with the included stand,...
News Baldo Is Looking Like The Studio Ghibli And Zelda Crossover We Never Knew We Needed
This looks gorgeous
Baldo: The Guardian Owls was originally announced back in 2019 and is expected to release on Nintendo Switch first with an Xbox One version sometime after. It looked gorgeous in its initial reveal, with its Studio Ghibli inspirations mixed in with Zelda-esque gameplay. Over the years, news on the game has slowed down. It was...
PSA Buying Mass Effect Legendary Edition? You Can Get 6000 Microsoft Points For Free
If you buy it on the Microsoft Store
If you're a keen user of the brilliant Microsoft Rewards program then you'll probably know this already, but if you want to pre-order next week's Mass Effect Legendary Edition digitally, you can get 6000 Microsoft Rewards points for free! All you need to do is head to the Microsoft Rewards app on Xbox, locate...
Deals 400+ Games Included In This Week's Xbox Sales (May 4-11)
Including a Spring Add-On Sale
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! This week's selection features discounts on over 400 games and add-ons, spanning Deals with Gold and Spotlight sales, as well as publisher and Spring Add-On sales! And don't forget, the Golden Week and Star Wars sales are still live for a little longer as well. We've...
Feature 10 New FPS Boost Games You Need To Try On Xbox Series X
Faster than fast, quicker than quick
With the huge announcement that over 70 titles have been given the FPS Boost treatment this week, there is undoubtedly something for everyone. Whether you're into first-person shooters or open world adventures - there's most likely a game you're going to want to try. FPS Boost has been a fantastic feature on the...
News You May Not Want To Enable Ray Tracing For Resident Evil Village On Xbox Series S
"The hit to performance can be extraordinary"
If you're thinking of taking advantage of Resident Evil Village's ray tracing option on Xbox Series S, you may want to rethink that. Tech wizards Digital Foundry have taken to the recent demo to see how options fare
News Stalker 2 Will Be 'Hundreds Of Hours' Long, According To Developer
"It's a very long game"
The team at GSC Game World has been fairly vocal about the upcoming Stalker 2 in recent weeks. The Xbox Series X|S exclusive has enjoyed a lot of buzz since its initial reveal, with many fans of the original already on board. It seems those interested are in for a lengthy adventure, as the game is claimed to be "hundreds of...
News Leaked Documents Suggest Xbox Wants To Bring Game Pass To Other Consoles
As part of Xbox Cloud Gaming
The ongoing court battle between Epic Games and Apple has brought a lot of confidential documents into the spotlight, and one of these suggests that Xbox "haven't given up" bringing Xbox Game Pass to other consoles. Xbox boss Phil Spencer mentioned this in an email to Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney in August of 2020,...
News Wait, Did Sony Just Trademark The Sunset Overdrive IP?
It certainly looks like it
Sunset Overdrive is one of the best Xbox One exclusives - we won't hear otherwise. Insomniac Games blended the perfect level of traversal with the signature inventive gunplay the developer is known for. Unfortunately, hopes of a sequel were somewhat crushed when Sony purchased the team. Now, a recent register of the...
Deals The Force Is Strong With This Star Wars Sale, Now Live On Xbox (2021)
Featuring over 30 Star Wars games and bundles
We've seen a few sales crop up on Xbox over the past few week, and we've got another one in the form of the May the 4th Sale, which has discounted over 30 Star Wars games, add-ons and bundles to celebrate the occasion. Below, we've included every single game in today's Star Wars sale, and while quite a...
Soapbox The Force Awakens Is An Incredible LEGO Star Wars Game
And it's better than ever on Xbox Series X & S
When you hear people talking about LEGO Star Wars games, they're usually talking about LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga - a collection of two games from the mid-2000s that changed the way LEGO games would be envisioned forever, and for their time, they were regarded as some of the best Star Wars games...
Rumour Gears Dev The Coalition Working On Brand-New IP, Possibly Star Wars Related?
"Gears studio, The Coalition, is busy"
It wouldn't be a news day without a juicy rumour to go with it, and there seems to be some news circulating that The Coalition could be handing a new IP, alongside a new Gears instalment. The latest rumour comes from the speculation expert, Jeff Grubb, who mentioned he'd "heard rumours" that The Coalition is...
News Iron Galaxy Would Definitely 'Consider' A New Killer Instinct, If Given The Opportunity
Hear that, Microsoft?
The US developer Iron Galaxy - arguably best known among Xbox fans for its work on Season 2 and Season 3 of Killer Instinct - says it would "consider" making a new entry in Rare's fighting series, if the opportunity ever presented itself. This is all according to Iron Galaxy's general manager, Shekhar Dhupelia, during an...
News The New 'Daystrike Camo' Xbox Series X Controller Is Now Available
"Always mission ready. When do we start?"
Two new Xbox Series controllers were unveiled back in March. An Electric Volt and Daystrike Camo variant - the former of which is already readily available. Now, the Daystrike Camo joins the fray and is available to purchase as of today. The new controller retails for £59.99/$69.99 via the Microsoft Store,...
Random These Star Wars Creations In Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts Are Impressive
Punch it, Banjo!
While these creations were originally shared for last year's Star Wars day, Rare has taken the opportunity to showcase them to the community again, and honestly, we couldn't resist talking about them. Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts was a massive departure from the series. It changed drastically from the platforming roots it...
Random We're Loving This Official DOOM & Star Wars Crossover Art
This is the slay
Happy Star Wars Day, and May the 4th be with you! Today is the day to celebrate all things Star Wars, and even Bethesda has been getting in on the fun with this amazing official DOOM / Star Wars crossover art! The company posted this over on its Twitter account earlier today, and it quickly racked up thousands of likes on the...
News Dragon Quest Builders 2 Is Now Available With Xbox Game Pass
Get building, everyone!
After the surprise reveal that it would be joining Xbox Game Pass, Dragon Quest Builders 2 has finally arrived and is now available through Xbox Game Pass on consoles, PC and Xbox Cloud Gaming for everyone to enjoy! For those that don't know, the game is set in the Dragon Quest universe, with a bit of a twist. Instead of the...
Soapbox Star Wars Republic Commando Was Ahead Of Its Time
We're just clones, sir
It took me way to long to play Star Wars Republic Commando - way too long. After binging every season of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, I grew attached to the clones in a way the movies never seemed to convey. Their personalities shone through, and the lore presented was some of the best in the franchise. Jumping into Republic...
Monday3rd May 2021
News Spotify Premium Is Returning As An Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perk
But only for new Spotify Premium members
Update: That was quick! Thanks to Microsoft, it's already been revealed that this promotion will be offered as an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perk, and will give subscribers access to four months of Spotify Premium for free as of May 4. The downside? You'll need to be a new Spotify Premium member to use it...
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (May 4-7)
Here's what's on the way
Welcome to your weekly Xbox roundup! The big release of this week is undoubtedly Resident Evil Village which drops on May 7, and don't forget that Dragon Quest Builders 2 is coming to Xbox Game Pass on May 4! Here's what's coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One this week: New Xbox Releases (May 4-7): Optimised For...
News These Nine Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (May 4-13)
The latest batch of titles
The latest batch of Xbox Game Pass titles has arrived! Microsoft has today unveiled another nine games coming to the service soon, including the previously announced Dragon Quest Builders 2 and FIFA 21, along with many others! Here's a list of what's on the way in the near future: Date Game Platform May 4 Dragon...
News Oops, Xbox's Confidential Review Of The Last Of Us 2 Just Leaked
"Naughty Dog still can't seem to make decent gun combat"
The ongoing court battle between Epic Games and Apple Inc. has brought out an unlikely review from the Xbox Portfolio Team which was filed this past August, originally intended to remain as an internal Microsoft document. The review is for Sony's The Last of Us 2, and it reads like any other...
News These 74 Games Are Getting FPS Boosts On Xbox Series X
Microsoft, you really do spoil us
It's only been a week since Microsoft treated us to 13 FPS Boosted games on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S courtesy of EA, but this time they've dropped a ridiculous 70+ FPS Boosts for us to enjoy - available today! There are some much-requested games in this list as well, including multiple Assassin's Creed...
News Limited Run Games Is Now An Official Xbox Partner
"We're making really good progress"
Limited Run Games does an absolutely phenomenal job introducing physical editions of games we have only dreamed about in the past. Earlier this year, for example, a stunning Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game - Complete Edition physical release was revealed. But one particular downside is how a giant chunk of...
Random Oh No, There's A Fake Animal Crossing Game On The Microsoft Store
"We have Animal Crossing at home!" Animal Crossing at home...
Somebody get Tom Nook on the phone, as this blatant Animal Crossing rip off on the Microsoft Store will not be winning any awards of subtlety. How this slipped through the cracks is beyond us, but given how the game's promotional art and title are literal replicas of Nintendo's Animal...
Reaction FPS Boost On Xbox Series X Just Keeps Getting Better And Better
Better, faster, stronger
When FPS Boost first got announced, the initial selection wasn't earth shattering, but it showed promise for Xbox Series X|S owners for what this feature could bring. Titles such as Far Cry 4 and New Super Lucky's Tale got some impressive boosts in their frame rate when they dropped, and this was only the beginning. Since...
News Microsoft May Not Be Investing Into Discord, But Sony Is
"Our goal is to bring the Discord and PlayStation experiences closer together"
You may remember there were strong rumours circulating a few weeks back that Microsoft was in talks to acquire Discord. It was later claimed that those talks fell through and nothing was to come of it. While it's not a complete purchase, Sony has today confirmed it has...
News No, Microsoft Won't Be Updating Revenue Split For Console Publishers
“We have no plans to change the revenue share"
Following the news that Microsoft would be slashing the revenue it takes on PC games, a leaked document from the upcoming Epic Games and Apple case has circulated this weekend which claimed the same would potentially be done with Xbox titles. However, this doesn't appear to be the case, as Microsoft...
Sunday2nd May 2021
News Another 11 Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass Soon (May 2021)
Final Fantasy, Alan Wake & others
Microsoft has unveiled the next set of twelve games that will be removed from Xbox Game Pass in the early part of May 2021, including some pretty major titles such as Alan Wake, DayZ, Final Fantasy IX and others. Here's the full list of games currently set to leave in early May 2021: Date Game Platform May...
Rumour The First Two Images Of Battlefield 6 Have Supposedly Leaked
"Yes, the images are real"
There have been a lot of details and supposed leaks floating around about the next entry in the Battlefield series recently, and it looks like we've just been treated to our first look at some screenshots. Two grainy images have appeared online, and according to well-known Battlefield leaker Tom Henderson, they're the...
News Xbox Mini Fridges Will Be Widely Available Later This Year, Says Exec
"That's the plan!"
The team at Xbox promised to officially make Xbox Series X mini fridges after winning a competition on Twitter early last month, but until now, there's still been some doubt about how many would be put into production. Fear no more however, as GM of Xbox Games Marketing Aaron Greenberg has suggested that the Xbox Series X mini...
Reaction Wow, Titanfall 2's Community Day Was A Massive Success
With a peak of over 50,000 players
You might remember that earlier this week, a TikTok campaign encouraged all Titanfall 2 fans to jump online on Saturday, May 1st, and that campaign stretched a long way - even Xbox Game Pass on Twitter got involved! The community really took the idea to heart, and as a result, the 2016 game enjoyed a massive...
News It's Time, The Resident Evil Village Demo Is Now Live On Xbox
But you only get 60 minutes to play it
Just in case you'd forgotten, the official demo for Resident Evil Village is now finally live on Xbox, and you've got from now until May 9/10 - depending on where you live - to give it a try ahead of the game's release next week. The confusing downside with this demo is that you can only play it for 60 minutes...
Quiz Can You Guess All Of These Xbox Star Wars Games?
The force is strong with this one
With May the 4th almost upon us, it's time to take a trip down memory lane. Xbox has been home to some pretty spectacular Star Wars experiences, ranging from massive multiplayer battles, to reliving the films in the form of Lego bricks. There's a game for every fan out there. But how well do you know your Star Wars...
Saturday1st May 2021
Guide How To Claim 2500 Bonus Microsoft Points On Xbox In May
Your Monthly Bonus Round instructions
It's that time again! We're big fans of the Microsoft Rewards program here at Pure Xbox, which allows you to complete tasks in order to earn redeemable points which can be spent on gift cards, donations and much more. May 2021's "Monthly Bonus Round" challenge has just begun, and by satisfying a few easy...
News Mass Effect Legendary Edition Looks Set To Have A Sizeable Day One Patch
Featuring visual and performance improvements
We're now just a couple of weeks away from the release of Mass Effect Legendary Edition on May 14, and when you get it on day one, it looks like you'll need to download an extra 10GB+ for its initial patch. Patch 01.01 has already been discovered for the game on PlayStation, where it's a size of 11.8GB,...
Pick One Which Of These May 2021 Xbox Releases Are You Most Excited For?
Remember, you can only pick one!
It's time for another round of Pick One! This week, as we've just entered a new month with some big releases on the way, we want to know which of the following May 2021 Xbox games you're most excited for. Remember, you can only pick one! Let's take a look at what we're working with: Dragon Quest Builders 2 (May 4)...
Feature 5 Reasons To Be Excited For Dragon Quest Builders 2 On Xbox Game Pass
Just keep building
With the surprise announcement of Dragon Quest Builders 2 coming to Xbox Game Pass on May 4, you may be wondering what all the fuss is about. Back in December, we had the absolutely fantastic Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age join the service, so this can't be as good, right? Surely it's just an uninspired knock off of the...
News PowerA Is Bringing Out A Licensed Cuphead Xbox Series X Controller
"Good day for a swell battle!"
Big fan of Cuphead? Then you might be interested in this officially licensed Mugman Xbox Series X & S (wired) controller, which is arriving courtesy of accessory maker PowerA this July according to a listing over on Amazon. This isn't the first time we've seen a Cuphead controller from PowerA - there's an Xbox One...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 1st)
We're taking down some mutated dinos
Welcome to the weekend! We've recently received a couple of big new Game Pass releases that you can check out over the next few days in Second Extinction and Destroy All Humans, another couple of games are available as part of Xbox Free Play Days, and there are multiple sales ongoing right now,
News Konami Isn't Attending E3 2021 But Has Some Key Projects In The Works
Expect an update in the coming months
Japanese company Konami - known for series such as Metal Gear Solid, Silent Hill, Contra and Castlevania - has announced it won't be making an appearance at this year's E3. While it's not "ready" to present this year, it wishes the ESA all the best and intends to update its fans on a number of "key projects",...
Sunday2nd May 2021
News Cloud Save Support Is Coming To Minecraft Dungeons On 5th May
Play your save on any supported platform
The Minecraft spin-off Minecraft Dungeons will be receiving a save cloud support update next week on 5th May. This update will be coming to all platforms the game is available on - including Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC - and means players will be able to play their saves across multiple platforms...
