Guide Xbox & Microsoft Edge: How To Remove Borders And Go Full Screen
Get rid of those black or white bars
Random This Guy Owns 2706 Copies Of Sneak King For Xbox 360, And He's Trying To Get More
He's even got a YouTube channel about it
Guide All FPS Boost Games For Xbox Series X And Xbox Series S
60fps and 120fps boosts for next-gen Xbox consoles
News Three More Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (November 30)
Including this unexpected addition
News Various Xbox 360 Games Have Received Unexpected Updates
Just a bit of maintenance, or something more...?
News - November, 2021
Tuesday30th Nov 2021
News Three More Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (November 30)
Including this unexpected addition
It's Game Pass day! We've got (at least) three games hitting the service today, including the previously revealed Evil Genius 2 and Mind Scanners, along with an unexpected addition in the form of Generation Zero. Here are the new games you can download with Game Pass today: Evil Genius 2: Console, PC, Cloud:...
News Generation Zero Arrives On Xbox Game Pass, Includes Major Update & Series X|S Benefits
Build, Prepare, and Fight Back
Xbox treated us to a nice little surprise earlier today in the form of Generation Zero being added to Game Pass, which joins two other titles in Evil Genius 2: World Domination and Mind Scanners making their debuts on the service. If you
News Aliens: Fireteam Elite Is Heading To Xbox Game Pass This December
Alongside the Season 2 update
We've got more exciting Xbox Game Pass news to share for December, as it's been confirmed that Aliens: Fireteam Elite will be coming to the service on December 14th, arriving alongside the free Season 2 update for the game. If you don't know anything about it, Aliens: Fireteam Elite is a cooperative third-person...
News Halo Infinite's Multiplayer Is Getting A Quick Fix XP Update
343 reiterates larger updates "will take time"
We heard again yesterday how 343 was well aware of the concerns surrounding the progression in Halo Infinite, and it seems the developer will be rolling out a small but signficant update very soon. This change should show up later today or at some point tomorrow, depending on your time zone. 343...
News The First Two Of December 2021's Xbox Games With Gold Are Now Available
"Have an orc-killing blast!"
You can now begin downloading the first batch of December 2021's Xbox Games With Gold titles (one day early!), which are the Xbox One game The Escapists 2 and Xbox 360 game Orcs Must Die!. Both titles are available right now from the Microsoft Store (links at the bottom of the page) or by searching manually on your...
Gallery Bethesda's Starfield Gets A New Video Featuring Lots Of Fresh Concept Art
"The Endless Pursuit"
Bethesda has released a new trailer today for the highly-anticipated 2022 Xbox exclusive Starfield, and it's set to be the first in a series of new videos under the "Into The Starfield" banner. This first one is called "The Endless Pursuit". You can watch the video above, which features Game Director Todd Howard, Studio...
News GTA Trilogy Definitive Edition Update 1.03 Now Live: Full Patch Notes
It fixes over 100 bugs
The latest set of patch notes for GTA: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition has dropped today in the form of update 1.03, and it's a pretty sizeable update at that, featuring fixes for over 100 bugs along with a few new features. Those new features include cloud cover for GTA: San Andreas when cruising at high altitude,...
Video Here It Is, Halo Infinite's Official Launch Trailer Has Arrived
Just over a week to go!
We're now just eight days away from the release of Halo Infinite's campaign (and official release of the multiplayer too), and the launch trailer for the game has just dropped. It's so close we can almost taste it! The trailer is made up of some light story details, gameplay clips, and various cutscenes and other bits of...
Deals 100+ Games Added To This Week's Xbox Sales (November 30 - December 7)
Deals with Gold & Spotlight offers
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! The selection is still quite small this week due to the ongoing Black Friday sale, but we've nevertheless got just over 100 new Deals with Gold and Spotlight offers to take advantage of. We've rounded up some of the most notable current deals below, and Xbox's Major...
Deals All 25+ Classic Xbox Games In This Week's Sales (November 30 - December 7)
Xbox 360 and original Xbox titles
This week's selection of Xbox Deals is now live, and alongside the usual Deals with Gold and Spotlight discounts, we've still got the ongoing Black Friday sale which ends later this week — last chance to take advantage! Below, we've included every single Xbox 360 and original Xbox game available over the next...
News These Eight Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass Today (November 30)
Last chance to try Call of the Sea
In case you'd forgotten, today marks the removal of eight more games from the Xbox Game Pass library, including favourites such as Call of the Sea, Hello Neighbor, Haven and Morkredd, just to name a few. Here are the eight games confirmed to leave before the end of the day on Xbox Game Pass:...
Random Thanks To Xbox, You Can Now Star In Your Very Own Halo Infinite Trailer
Become Master Chief
Xbox's latest cool gimmick to promote Halo Infinite has arrived in the form of a custom trailer creator. By heading over to xbox.com/become, you can star as Master Chief himself in a short video, but you'll need a webcam to take part. As highlighted by Xbox's Aaron Greenberg and Major Nelson below, the finished product looks...
News Alien: Isolation Lead Designer Joins Rare's Everwild Team At Xbox
"Looking forward to making amazing things"
The release of Rare's Everwild may still be a way off, but we've at least got some fresh news about it today in the form of a new hire for the team, with former Alien: Isolation lead designer Gary Napper joining the project. Napper, who also served on the early design team for Halo Wars 2, took to Twitter...
News 'Explore New Worlds' In Minecraft's Free Caves & Cliffs Part 2 Update, Out Now On Xbox
Climb high and dig deep
Minecraft's latest update has arrived today in the form of Caves & Cliffs Part 2, which adds a whole bunch of new features to the game free of charge, following on from the launch of Part 1 back in June of this year. So, what's included? Here's a rundown of some of the most important new features: Explore New...
Monday29th Nov 2021
Guide Xbox & Microsoft Edge: How To Remove Borders And Go Full Screen
Get rid of those black or white bars
The new Microsoft Edge browser on Xbox is great, but what happens if you're trying to browse, play a game or watch a video and the browser won't stretch to full screen? Fortunately, there's a way to remove the borders and sort that out. It's really simple as well. Here's exactly what you need to do: Go to...
Random This Guy Owns 2706 Copies Of Sneak King For Xbox 360, And He's Trying To Get More
He's even got a YouTube channel about it
Remember the Burger King game Sneak King for Xbox 360? It released back in 2006 as a freebie with the purchase of value meals at the fast food restaurant, and ended up reportedly selling over 3.2 million copies as a result. Incredibly, Redditer nomercyvideo took to the social media platform over the weekend...
News LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga For Xbox: Everything We Know So Far
Gameplay details, release window, trailers and more
You might have pushed it to the back of your mind, especially considering the fact that it's been delayed a couple of times, but we've got a brand-new LEGO Star Wars game coming to Xbox One, Series X and Series S soon! Everything we've seen about LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga so far suggests...
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (November 29 - December 3)
Venture beyond the void in Chorus
We're fast approaching December, and while this week isn't crammed with as many high-profile releases as we've been used to recently, we've still got some big titles on the way including Oddworld: Soulstorm Enhanced Edition and Chorus, along with a slate of new Game Pass titles including Warhammer 40,000:...
News Xbox Announces New 'Clarity Boost' Feature For Cloud Gaming
Try it today
It was reported earlier today that Xbox had some "intriguing" news to share about Cloud Gaming this week, and it looks like it's been revealed in the form of a new Clarity Boost feature on the Microsoft Edge browser. This feature allows you to improve the visual quality of the stream when playing through a browser, and will be...
Review Lawn Mowing Simulator - Who Knew Mowing Could Be This Fun?
Step aside Flight Sim!
Update (29th Nov, 2021): With Lawn Mowing Simulator making its triumphant debut on Xbox Game Pass this Thursday, December 2nd for Series X|S, we're republishing this review so you can see what the fuss is all about. Enjoy! Original review (9th Aug, 2021): As this reviewer looks out to his overgrown lawn which has been...
News Xbox Reportedly Has 'Intriguing' News To Share On Cloud Gaming This Week
Update: Revealed as 'Clarity Boost'
Thanksgiving week is over, Black Friday has come and gone, and it's time to get back to some Xbox news. We've been starved for announcements in recent days, but it looks like Xbox is gearing up for something xCloud related this week. Windows Central reporter Jez Corden, who has revealed plenty of insider...
News Halo Infinite Just Gave Us One Of The Best Live-Action Trailers In Years
Forever We Fight
Halo Infinite's latest trailer dropped yesterday, and it's already found itself trending on YouTube. The trailer is titled "Forever We Fight", and takes the form of a live-action sequence featuring a variety of dramatic scenes before Master Chief makes his appearance late on, and the whole thing is pretty darn amazing. Here's the...
News Halo Infinite Physical Copies Are Beginning To Show Up In The Wild
Watch out for spoilers!
We're now just over a week away from the release of Halo Infinite's campaign as part of Xbox Game Pass on December 8th, but some players who have pre-ordered the physical version have seemingly started receiving it early. Evidence of this has been posted on social media, as you can see below: Naturally, this means we...
News Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered Won't Ever Be Getting Multiplayer, Dev Explains Why
"We had been attempting it..."
Ghostbusters is the talk of the town right now following the recent release of Ghostbusters: Afterlife in cinemas, but in regards to the 2019 remastered game on Xbox, it's been confirmed that it'll never be adding multiplayer. Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered only includes the single-player component of the...
News It's 'Way Too Early' For Cyberpunk 2077 To Come To Xbox Game Pass, Says CD Projekt
"It’s a decision based on data"
We've heard numerous rumours over the past year that CD Projekt might be looking to bring Cyberpunk 2077 to Xbox Game Pass at some point, but the company says it's "way too early" to be considering that. As highlighted by VGC, CD Projekt mentioned during an investor Q&A earlier today that subscription models...
News 343 Confirms End Time For Halo Infinite Fracture: Tenrai Event On Tuesday
It won't return until January 2022
Halo Infinite's Fracture: Tenrai event has been ongoing for the past week, allowing you to grab the Yoroi Samurai armour, and 343 Industries has revealed that the event will end (for now) at 10am PT / 6pm GMT on Tuesday, November 30th. As you may well be aware, Fracture: Tenrai features a free 30-tier Event Pass...
News Halo Infinite Dev Says He's 'Feeling Everyone's Pain On Progression'
It's a top priority for the team
Halo Infinite has got off to a fantastic start in terms of player numbers and the reception to its gameplay so far, but the same can't be said in regards to the game's progression model which has received a fair bit of criticism. The negativity has stemmed around everything from slow progression in the Battle Pass...
News Sea Of Thieves Season 5 Introduces Custom Quests, Fireworks & Much More This Week
Shiver me timbers and all that
As fans of Rare's fantastic open world pirate romp will likely already know, Sea of Thieves Season 5 officially kicks off this Thursday, the 2nd of December, and we've been treated to a fairly chunky preview video detailing everything that's going to be coming players' ways when it makes landfall. You can check out...
Guide Halo Infinite Multiplayer: How Many Kills Is A Killing Spree?
How many Spartans do you need to slay for this achievement?
You'll gain all manner of shiny medals and XP boosts for performing various feats during combat in Halo Infinite's multiplayer modes and one of the most common of these is the good old Killing Spree. But what is a Killing Spree exactly? Well, a Killing Spree is, quite simply, a medal that...
Sunday28th Nov 2021
Random Halo's Master Chief Makes Epic Appearance At The Oregon Ducks Game
"Pelican inbound"
Of all the places you might have expected Halo Infinite and Master Chief to pop up over the next few weeks, it probably wasn't at an Oregon Ducks college football game! But that's exactly what happened last night. Xbox exec Aaron Greenberg praised the Halo marketing team and Oregon Ducks "for pulling off this wild activation",...
News Xbox Exec Clarifies Why FPS Boost Is Finished On Series X|S For Now
"Enhancing games from the past is difficult..."
Following the recent addition of 37 FPS Boosts to backwards compatible games on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, director of project management Jason Ronald confirmed that the program was essentially being put on hold for the time being, explaining that "we're kind of finding where some of the...
News Xbox Series S Reportedly Dominated This Year's Black Friday Console Sales
Affordable and "readily available"
We've heard stories in recent times suggesting the Xbox Series S has outperformed the Xbox Series X in various key markets, and now there appears to be even more good news about the smaller and more affordable model. According to the Adobe Digital Economy Index - which recorded "over one trillion visits to U.S...
News TimeSplitters Problem Being 'Investigated' On Xbox
"We are aware..."
Update: Good news! Xbox's Jason Ronald has taken to Twitter to confirm that the team is investigating the aiming sensitivity issue with TimeSplitters 2 and TimeSplitters: Future Perfect when using backwards compatibility: Original story: Xbox treated us to 76 new backwards c
Saturday27th Nov 2021
News Some Forza Fans Say They're Getting 'Bored' With Horizon 5 Already
"There is zero progression"
Forza Horizon 5 has been almost unanimously praised since its release on Xbox Game Pass earlier this month, but if you look hard enough, you'll still find pockets of players who don't think it's quite living up to expectations. In a thread over at the official Forza Reddit community, various players vented their...
Guide Xbox Game Pass: All Games Coming Soon In December 2021
The latest Game Pass reveals and updates
Looking for a complete list of Xbox Game Pass games coming soon in December 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 December, as...
Guide All Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks You Can Claim In November 2021
"Watch your favourite YouTube creators without ads"
It's been a hectic month for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks in November 2021, with a wide range of freebies available including a Marvel's Avengers Perks Pack along with YouTube Premium and Crunchyroll Premium trials! Here are the new Perks you can get your hands on this month: Black Desert:...
News Saints Row 5 Artist Signs On With State Of Decay 3 Developer Undead Labs
Joins the Xbox studio as a 'Principal Technical Artist'
It's been a while since we've heard anything about State of Decay 3, but if you were wondering how this upcoming Xbox Series X|S release is going - it seems the project is still chugging along. As highlighted by @klobrille, Undead Labs recently recruited an employee from the Sain
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (November 27-28)
Mortal Shell on Game Pass?
Welcome to the weekend! It's been a quieter week in the world of Xbox after an exhaustively busy November, but we've still got a batch of new Xbox Game Pass titles to check out, over 600 games included as part of the Xbox Black Friday Sale 2021, and Halo Infinite
Pick One Which Of These EA Games From 2021 Has Been Your Favourite?
There are some good titles to choose from
It's time for another round of Pick One! This week, as we approach the end of the year, we thought we'd take a look back at EA's offerings in 2021. The company has given us nine new offerings over the past 12 months in all. There have been some great titles amongst them, too. The year kicked off with the...
Friday26th Nov 2021
Deals The Best Bargains In The Xbox Black Friday Sale 2021
Amazing games with huge discounts!
Original story (Fri 19th Nov, 2021): The Xbox Black Friday Sale 2021 is here! This year's sale features discounts on over 600 games, bundles and add-ons, available from Friday, November 19th until around Friday, December 3rd, so you've got a while to take advantage. Below, we've picked out some of the very best...
Black Friday 2021 Best Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Deals
Save up to 55% on Game Pass Ultimate this Black Friday
Black Friday 2021 has treated us to an array of great deals, with over 600 games discounted as part of the Xbox digital games sale, and lots of other games and accessories reduced at various retailers around the globe. In addition, we've also come across some great deals on Xbox Game Pass...
Deals All 35+ Classic Xbox Games In The Black Friday Sale 2021
Xbox 360 and original Xbox titles
The Xbox Black Friday Sale 2021 has arrived, and as you'd expect, the 600+ deals include a small number of original Xbox and Xbox 360 titles. Unfortunately, none of them are part of the recent batch of backwards compatible additions. Below, we've included every single Xbox 360 and original Xbox game available over...
News Xbox Is Getting Another Free Demo Event For The Game Awards 2021
Various "TGA21" demos have started to appear
Xbox has been hosting a number of free demo events over the past couple of years, and it looks like another will be arriving as part of The Game Awards 2021, which takes place on December 9th, 2021. No official details have been revealed at the time of writing, but various hidden "TGA21" demos have been...
News Phil Spencer Says Psychonauts 2 Is Probably His Game Of The Year For 2021
"It's the best game Double Fine has ever shipped"
It's that time of the year where we're starting to see Game of the Year nominations pop up all over the place. Xbox Game Studios has had a good run so far - receiving all sorts of nominations from different ceremonies. What about the head of Xbox, Phil Spencer, though? What's his top game of the...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Will Be 'Perceived As A Very Good Game' In The Long Run, Says CDPR
"We’re proud of many aspects"
CD Projekt president Adam Kiciński has exclaimed that "Cyberpunk 2077 will be perceived as a very good game" in the long run, stating that the notoriously poor feedback at release "gave us a kick and motivated us to make changes". Kiciński made these comments as part of a new interview with Rzeczpospolita...
Talking Point What Have You Bought In The Xbox Black Friday Sale 2021?
Been using any Microsoft Rewards points?
Another Black Friday is almost over (don't worry, Cyber Monday is still to come), but even though the sales might be slowing down, Xbox is continuing to host its massive digital game sale until Friday, December 3rd. Over 600 games have been made available as part of the sale, and Microsoft added to this with...
News Xbox Exec Confirms Game DVR Improvements Are A Priority For 2022
"We still have work to do"
As reported by our pals over at VGC, Xbox's director of program management, Jason Ronald, has opened up about his thoughts on the console's current "capture and share experience". Appearing on the Iron Lords Podcast, Ronald mentioned that improving Game DVR was a big priority for the company after listening to feedback...
News Unsurprisingly, Halo Infinite Is Now The 'Top Free Game' On Xbox
Beating the likes of COD: Warzone and Fortnite
343 Industries has remained largely silent about how many people are playing Halo Infinite so far, but thanks to the Microsoft Store, we know that it's at least the most popular free-to-play title on Xbox right now. In both the UK and US, the game is sitting at the peak of the 'Top Free Games' chart,...
News Mass Effect TV Show Plan "Makes Me Cringe A Little", Admits Former BioWare Writer
Some things just don't translate well to other mediums
Former BioWare lead writer, David Gaider, has posted a rather lengthy Twitter thread in which he says that the idea of a potential Amazon-backed Mass Effect television show makes him "cringe". The ex-Biowa
Thursday25th Nov 2021
News Xbox 360's Logo Was Almost Used For The Original Xbox Instead
Along with a variety of alternate designs
Did you know that Microsoft was considering using (a version of) the Xbox 360 logo for the original Xbox? Thanks to the new Xbox virtual museum, we can see what it would have looked like, and there are various other alternate designs on display as well. You can see the logo on the right side of the image...
News Halo Infinite's Fracture: Tenrai Event Is Causing Frustration With Fans
"This is so artificially padded"
Halo Infinite launched its first special event this week in the form of Fracture: Tenrai, but while the gameplay continues to be heavily praised, the progression part of the event is getting some serious criticism. For those who aren't in the know, Fracture: Tenrai is entirely free and allows you to claim various...
News The Outer Worlds 2 Has Seemingly Been In Development Since 2019
More Corp
We're already well aware of the fact that The Outer Worlds 2, Obsidian's sequel to their excellent 2019 sci-fi RPG, is currently in development, with a rather tongue-in-cheek announcement trailer having been aired for the game at E3 back in June. However, according to a Twitter post by @FaizShaikh7681, which zeroes in on Obsidian...
News When The Original Xbox First Leaked, Microsoft Openly Lied About It
"You guys, I think they're onto us"
We've been treated to a bunch of fascinating information about the original Xbox courtesy of the new Xbox virtual museum, and one of the sections goes into detail about the first time the original console leaked to the press. Next Gen Magazine was the first outlet to get word of Microsoft's new "Xbox" project,...
News Farming Simulator 22 Is Off To An Udderly Great Start On Xbox
It's pushing up the 'Top Paid Games' list
There's no doubt that Farming Simulator is one of the most popular franchises of its kind, and the latest release in Farming Simulator 22 appears to be off to a great start on Xbox, also sporting highly impressive numbers on PC. Following its launch on November 22nd, the game rocketed towards the peak of...
News Microsoft Shares Early Dashboard Concepts For The Original Xbox
It could have looked very different
We all remember the iconic original Xbox dashboard and its incredible intro sequence (the latter still viewable today with backwards compatible titles on modern consoles) but Microsoft had plenty of alternate ideas for these as well. A few examples have been published on the Xbox virtual museum, broken down into...
News Phil Spencer: Xbox Is 'Refilling The Pipe' With Ambitious New Ideas For The Future
"We've got to be constantly pushing the boundaries"
Xbox head Phil Spencer has made a number of appearances on Major Nelson's podcast recently, speaking a little bit more about the brand's plans for the long-term future, including how he excited he is for the so-called "Horizon 3" plans. The Xbox team breaks down its future plans into "Horizon 1"...
Poll How Would You Grade Xbox Games With Gold In 2021?
Has it been a good or bad year for GwG?
Microsoft recently unveiled the final batch of Xbox Games with Gold titles for 2021, so this gives us a good opportunity to look back on the past year of the program and ultimately give our verdict on the 12 months as a whole. It's fair to say there's been some disgruntlement about GwG throughout the year,...
News Sea Of Thieves Is Giving Away This Free Halo Spartan Ship Set
Between now and next week
The Sea of Thieves team over at Rare is celebrating the arrival of Halo Infinite multiplayer (and upcoming release of the Halo Infinite campaign) by offering a free Halo Spartan Ship Set throughout the next week. To access it, all you need to do is log into your Sea of Thieves account before December 1st: In addition,...
Guide Halo Infinite Multiplayer: How To Mute Other Players
Silence is Golden
There's nothing worse than having a great game of Halo Infinite ruined by the incessant chatter or abuse of random online players. With this in mind, it's a good idea to familiarise yourself with how to mute your foes in-game so you can get on with enjoying killing them to death without having to listen to them cry for help. In...
News Battlefield 2042 Update #2: Full Patch Notes
No scoreboard yet but bullet spread has been improved
Battlefield 2042 is here and developer DICE is busy getting patches and updates out in order to fix some of their shooter's current bugs and glitches. Update 2 arrives today and brings with it improved bullet spread and increased range on multiple weapons, reduced damage fall, fixes for vehicle...
News Battlefield's Head Of Design Is Moving On From DICE Following 2042's Launch
Says it was an "absolute pleasure" to serve on the "best design teams"
Yesterday, we heard how DICE would be supporting Battlefield 2042 with "years" worth of updates. One individual who won't be involved in this process though is the company's now-former head of design. In an email, obtained by our friends over at
Wednesday24th Nov 2021
News The Dreamcast's Legacy Lives On With Xbox, Says Former SEGA America President
"The baton was passed to Xbox"
Former SEGA of America president and Xbox head Peter Moore was a guest on the Xbox Pioneers: Creativity & Innovation panel earlier this week, and spoke a little bit about the legacy of the doomed SEGA Dreamcast. Moore has always talked about his fondness for the console, and mentioned during the discussion that...
News Xbox's New (& Expensive) Boba Fett Controller Arrives This Christmas
Collect your bounty
You might remember that we highlighted a new Star Wars Mandalorian Xbox controller here at Pure Xbox last week, and the same company behind that controller (Razer) is bringing out an amazing Boba Fett variant as well. Like the Mandalorian version though, the downside is that it's very expensive, coming in at an eye-watering...
Deals All 35+ Classic Xbox Games In This Week's Sales (November 23-30)
Xbox 360 and original Xbox titles
Original story (24th Nov, 2021): This week's selection of Xbox Deals is now live, and alongside the usual Deals with Gold and Spotlight offerings, we've also got the ongoing Black Friday sale which features over 600 games with some huge discounts! Below, we've included every single Xbox 360 and original Xbox game...
Roundup Here's What's Coming To Xbox In December 2021
It's Halo Infinite month
Welcome to our final roundup of new releases for 2021! December is all about Halo Infinite, of course, but we've also got some other major launches on the way including Game Pass additions such as Among Us and The Gunk! Without further ado, here's what you can look forward to on Xbox in
News Psychonauts 2 Wins 'Xbox Game Of The Year' At The Golden Joystick Awards 2021
"Thanks to everyone who voted for us!"
The Golden Joystick Awards 2021 took place last night, and the best Xbox game award went to Psychonauts 2. It was a little bit of a strange selection of titles, with Psychonauts 2 being joined by Lost Judgment, Microsoft Flight Simulator, The Artful Escape, The Ascent and
News Halo Infinite Team Is Listening To Constructive Feedback, But Admits Changes Will Take Time
"Thank you for understanding"
We've heard a lot about the free-to-play model in Halo Infinite over the past week, and if you do have any genuine concerns - there's apparently no need to worry. In a message over on Twitter, 343's Halo community director Brian Jarrard has mentioned how the team has heard all of the "constructive feedback" loud and...
News Battlefield 2042 Team Responds To Negative Feedback, Promises 'Years' Of Updates To Come
Starting with an update this Thursday
We highlighted this past weekend that Battlefield 2042 had got off to a pretty rocky start with players, particularly over on Steam where it still holds a 'Mostly Negative' rating, and the team at DICE has responded to that feedback. In a lengthy post over on the offi
News Deep Silver's Chorus Is Looking Mighty Impressive
Exclusive video shows off eight minutes of gameplay
It's that time of year again when the usual big-hitting AAA game titles are releasing and we can all barely move for Far Cry 6 , Call of Duty Vanguard, Battlefield 2042, Halo Infinite and so much more. However, no matter how busy you are with all these fancy premium releases, it's always a good...
News Xbox Publishes 1999 Letter About Trying To Acquire Nintendo
'I understand Mr. Takeda's concerns...'
It was revealed earlier this year that Microsoft had once tried to acquire Nintendo back at the turn of the millennium, and now a letter from that time period has been published by the Xbox team on the new Xbox virtual museum. The letter is from October 1999, and unfortunately the majority of it is obscured...
News Disney Classic Games Collection Now Live On Xbox, Also Available As DLC
Get The Jungle Book and MORE Aladdin Pack
Whether you're a current owner of Disney Classic Games: Aladdin and The Lion King or you're looking to pick up the collection for the first time, you'll be interested to know the
News Halo Infinite Dev Reveals The 'Huge Pressure' Of Delaying The Game From 2020 To 2021
"It was 100% a player-first decision"
343 Industries head of creative Joseph Staten has been conducting a few interviews over the past week following the launch of Halo Infinite's multiplayer, and he's spoken a bit more about the decision to delay the game in 2020. As you may well recall, Halo Infinite was originally intended to release alongside...
News Mind Scanners Brings 'Retro-Futuristic Psychiatry' To Xbox Game Pass Next Week
Diagnose the citizens of a dystopian metropolis
Brave at Night, the indie studio behind kingdom management RPG Yes, Your Grace, has announced that their latest title will (also) be coming to Xbox Game Pass in the form of "retro-futuristic psychiatry simulation", Mind Scanners. In the game, you'll "diagnose and treat the citizens of The Structure"...
Tuesday23rd Nov 2021
News Random Xbox Fans Are Being Sent 20th Anniversary Gift Packages
Specifically Xbox FanFest members
It's sometimes brought up as a criticism that Xbox sends a lot of gift packages to influencers, but rarely to random fans of the brand. That isn't the case this time around, as Xbox owners have been getting surprises through their letterboxes. As highlighted by VGC, members of the Xbox FanFest program have been...
News Former Nintendo America President Says Games Industry Is 'Better' Because Of Xbox
"I passionately believe that"
Xbox is currently celebrating its 20th anniversary, and as part of this, it's held a panel hosted by the former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aimé. While Reggie was technically there to guide the discussion of some of Xbox's pioneers, he also shared his own thoughts about how far the Xbox brand had come in...
News Xbox Has Created An Incredible Virtual Museum For Its 20th Anniversary
You can even explore it with people online
Xbox has created a brand-new virtual museum to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the brand, and the execution is pretty incredible, allowing you to run around with other "players" in various worlds, as well as explore your own stats. It's located at museum.xbox.com, where you'll be able to check out worlds...
News Here Are Your Xbox Games With Gold For December 2021
The final batch of the year
Microsoft has officially announced all four Xbox Games With Gold titles for December 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 December: Xbox Series X / Xbox One: The...
News Three More Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (November 23)
It's Mortal Shell time!
It's Game Pass day! The big highlight addition today is the arrival of Mortal Shell: Enhanced Edition, but we've also got two brand-new releases on Game Pass in the form of Deeeer Simulator and Before We Leave. Here are the new games you can download with Game Pass today: Before We Leave: Console, PC, Cloud: Before We...
Guide Halo Infinite Fracture Tenrai Event: How To Get The Yoroi Samurai Armour
The first free event for Halo Infinite
Halo Infinite's first season of multiplayer action, Heroes of Reach, is underway and 343 Industries has detailed the game's first "mini season" special event, an event through which players can nab themselves a pretty spectacular Yoroi Samurai armour set. It officially started earlier today, November 23rd...
News Lawn Mowing Simulator Arrives On Xbox Game Pass Next Week
Bye Halo Infinite, it's lawn mowing time
Update: We've got a date! Lawn Mowing Simulator will arrive on Xbox Game Pass next Thursday, December 2nd. The game is also getting paid Ancient Britain DLC and a free string trimmer feature on the same day. Original story: Listen, we've had fun with Halo Infinite over the past
Deals 70+ Games Added To This Week's Xbox Sales (November 23-30)
To go alongside the Black Friday sale
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! It's a small selection this week due to the ongoing Black Friday sale, but there are still plenty of new Deals with Gold and Spotlight offers to take advantage of over the next few days. We've rounded up some of the most notable current deals below, and Xbox's...
News Halo Infinite Season 1's Paid Cosmetics Could End Up Costing Over $1000 In Total
Hope you've got deep pockets
While the general reaction to Halo Infinite's multiplayer has been a positive one so far, various Halo fans have been taking to social media to grumble about its free-to-play model recently, particularly in regards to customisation. Some Halo fans feel like they've been short-changed by the requirement to pay...
Poll Are You Happy With December 2021's Xbox Games With Gold?
What do you make of the selection?
Microsoft has officially announced December 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 Escapists 2 and Tropico 5 – Penultimate Edition, along with Xbox 360...
News Rock Band Creator Harmonix Has Been Acquired By Epic Games
"To create musical journeys and gameplay for Fortnite"
Harmonix, the development team best known for creating the Rock Band series of games, has announced today that it has been acquired by Epic Games, which has tasked the studio to "create musical journeys and gameplay for Fortnite". In a post on the Harmonix website, the company stated that it...
News SRX: The Game Is Offering A Free 24-Hour Trial On Xbox This Week
The official game of The Superstar Racing Experience
If you're a fan of racing games and feel like trying something new over the next week, SRX: The Game is offering a free 24-hour trial which can be accessed until November 29th, playable on Xbox One, Series X and Series S. Never heard of it? SRX: The Game is the official game of The Superstar...
Monday22nd Nov 2021
Guide All FPS Boost Games For Xbox Series X And Xbox Series S
60fps and 120fps boosts for next-gen Xbox consoles
Back in the middle of February 2021, Microsoft announced the first additions into a brand-new 'FPS Boost' program for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, improving the performance of select Xbox One games on the new systems. Microsoft has worked closely with developers to make these improvements...
News Xbox Responds To Calls To Add 'Platinum Trophy' System For Achievements
"We've definitely heard that feedback"
Xbox director of project management Jason Ronald appeared on the Iron Lords Podcast this past weekend, and had some interesting comments to share in regards to calls for a 'platinum trophy' system for achievements. The host questioned Ronald about whether Xbox could get "a Sony platinum achievement equivalent,...
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (November 22-26)
Including Mortal Shell on Xbox Game Pass
Update: Cricket 22 has been delayed by a week to December 2nd, so it no longer appears on this list. November has been a busy month in the world of Xbox, but things are finally slowing down a bit this week. We've still got some big releases in the form of Farming Simulator 22
News Xbox Has No More FPS Boost Plans 'In The Immediate Future'
"We're finding the limitations..."
Xbox director of project management Jason Ronald has been speaking more about FPS Boost in an interview with the Iron Lords Podcast, confirming there are no immediate plans to add any more titles to the Xbox Series X|S program. In the interview, Ronald explained that the team is finding the limitations of the...
News Xbox Worked On Recent Batch Of Backwards Compatible Titles For 'Years'
"The team has gone above and beyond"
In our final roundup of the day from Xbox exec Jason Ronald's appearance on the Iron Lords Podcast this past weekend, the director of project management had some interesting comments to share about backwards compatibility. Ronald was asked about the final batch of backwards compatible Xbox and Xbox 360 titles...
News Some Lucky Xbox Fans Already Have The New Series X Mini Fridge
The first batch is out in the wild!
The highly-anticipated first batch of Xbox Series X Mini Fridges wasn't supposed to begin arriving in homes until this December, but it looks like the shipping date has been pushed forward in various regions to late November. We've started spotting lucky owners showing off their new appliances across social...
News Ex-Bungie Composer Tells Fans To Destroy Destiny Music He Wasn't Supposed To Release
Court-enforced video released on YouTube
Former Bungie music composer Marty O'Donnell, who was fired by the company in 2014 and ordered to return all materials related to Destiny and its "Music of the Spheres" prequel, has been forced to post a video on his YouTube channel requesting fans who previously downloaded any such assets to "delete them and...
Feature The Xbox One & Xbox 360 Are Now Eight And Sixteen Years Old
The kids grow up so fast!
Microsoft has been putting all the attention on the original Xbox over the past week due to it celebrating its 20th anniversary, but both the Xbox One and Xbox 360 are also celebrating birthdays today, turning eight and sixteen respectively. The Xbox 360 first launched all the way back on November 22nd, 2005, and it kicked...
News Cricket 22 Marks The Series' Debut On Xbox Series X|S This December
Update: Now delayed by an extra week
Update (22nd Nov, 2021): The release of Cricket 22 has been slightly delayed, now arriving on December 2nd. Original story: Big Ant Studios and Nacon have officially announced Cricket 22, which will launch on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on November 25, with a free upgrade available from last-gen...
News Mass Effect Legendary Edition Rumoured For Xbox Game Pass, But We're Not So Sure
It looks more like a mistake for now
You might have seen a rumour cropping up over the past few days suggesting Mass Effect Legendary Edition is coming to Xbox Game Pass soon, but after doing a little extra digging, we're not so sure that's the case. A couple of eagle-eyed Reddit users appeared to spot this initially, noticing that the Xbox Game...
News EA Reportedly 'Shot Down' Pitch For Star Wars Battlefront 3
But other EA Star Wars titles are in the pipeline
Star Wars Battlefront 2 endured such a crazy lifespan, starting out as one of the most lambasted releases of all time, and going on to totally right those wrongs and become one of the best Star Wars games in the history of the franchise. Unfortunately, it sounds like we might be left waiting for...
Talking Point What December 2021 Xbox Games With Gold Do You Want?
What early presents does Xbox have in store?
It's almost that time once again, with more Xbox Games with Gold titles set to be announced very soon! The month of November has seen Moving Out, Kingdom Two Crowns, Rocket Knight and LEGO Batman 2 all given away for free for Xbox Live Gold subscribers, and another four games will soon be on the way. If...
Sunday21st Nov 2021
News Battlefield 2042 Draws Significant Criticism In Its Opening Weekend
"Stay away, it's an absolute mess"
The official release of Battlefield 2042 took place this past Friday, and it's fair to say the reception has been mixed at best. In fact, there have been a lot of players taking to the web to criticise the game in its current state. Over on the Steam platform, the game is sporting a "Mostly Negative" user score at...
News Halo Infinite's Opening Campaign Cutscene Has Leaked Online
Watch out for spoilers
As you might have heard, the Halo Infinite campaign "preview embargos" have now been lifted for select press, media and creators. It gives access to the first four missions with some restrictions in place, like "no spoilers" as noted by 343. It's also meant to allow fans to "watch safely" and enjoy these first impressions...
News Xbox Is Bundling The Series S With Fortnite & Rocket League Freebies This Christmas
At no extra charge
If you're in the market for an Xbox Series S and you're a big Fortnite and/or Rocket League fan, then you'll be glad to know a new bundle has been put together this Christmas, complete with various freebies for both games. The Xbox Series S – Fortnite and Rocket League Bundle includes the console along with 1,000 Fortnite...
Saturday20th Nov 2021
"I would prefer to pay the $60 upfront"
We're heading into our first full weekend with the Halo Infinite multiplayer beta, which hopefully means that you've had a chance to get to grips with it over the past few days and figure out what this whole free-to-play model is all about. It's hard to argue with something being free, especially when the...
News GTA Trilogy Definitive Edition Update 1.02: Full Patch Notes
Out now on Xbox!
Less than 24 hours after Rockstar confirmed it had plans to make major improvements to Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition, the bundle's first post-launch title update has dropped in the form of update 1.02. As you might expect, this is all about bug fixes, and it includes various tweak
News 343 Reportedly Working On New Project 'That Isn't Halo Infinite'
"I know that much"
It's been reported that 343 Industries has another project outside of Infinite in the pipeline, as brought up by Windows Central editor Jez Corden on the latest episode of The Xbox Two podcast this past Friday night. During the latter part of the show, Corden suggested that the project is supposedly going to be Halo related, but...
Pick One Which Is Your Favourite Forza Horizon Game So Far?
Is it the latest one?
It's time for another round of Pick One! This week, considering that Forza Horizon 5 has been available with Xbox Game Pass for a little while now, we're interested to know your favourite Forza Horizon game so far. The series began all the way back in 2012 with the first Forza Horizon for Xbox 360, before making the jump to...
News Halo Infinite Has Officially 'Gone Gold' Ahead Of Next Month's Release
Find out the global campaign release times inside
This just in: Halo Infinite has officially gone gold ahead of its release on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC next month. When a game goes gold it typically means the game has been completed, is ready to be printed to disc, and then distributed around the globe. Here's the official tweet confirming...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (November 20-21)
It's got to be Halo Infinite, right?
The 20th anniversary of Xbox week is almost over, but there's plenty of new content to check out this weekend. Not only do we have the launch of Halo Infinite's multiplayer to enjoy, but there are also 76 new backwards compatible titles, 37 new FPS boosted titles,
News Halo Live-Action Series 'First-Look' Trailer To Air At The Game Awards
Releasing on Paramount Plus in 2022
It's been a huge week for Xbox and Halo, and as part of the celebrations, earlier this week we got a teaser trailer of the new Halo live-action series due out on Paramount Plus in 2022. It showed us a glimpse of Master Chief himself putting on his armour and helmet and the famous 117 emblem and Cortana saying...
News Sam & Max Are Getting Another Remaster On Xbox This December
We're going Beyond Time and Space...
Just a few months removed from their previous remastered adventure, Sam & Max: Save The World, the legendary duo are set to make another triumphant return on Xbox this December in the form of Sam & Max: Beyond Time & Space. If you're keeping track at home, this was the follow-up to Save The World...
Friday19th Nov 2021
Deals Xbox Black Friday Sale Now Live, 600+ Games Discounted
Including huge new releases and brilliant bargains
The Xbox Black Friday Sale 2021 has begun! This year's sale features discounts on over 600 games (with possible more still rolling in at the time of writing), including major new releases such as Far Cry 6 and Riders Republic. There are plenty of bargains to be had too, including discounts of up to...
News CDPR Has 'No Plans' To Bring Cyberpunk 2077 To Xbox Game Pass
Despite it appearing in a recent Cloud Gaming trailer
Update: Well, talk about crushing our hopes! CD Projekt Red has confirmed to Video Games Chronicle that it has "no plans" of bringing Cyberpunk 2077 to Xbox Game Pass anytime soon. What a bummer! Maybe we'll never know why Xbox decided to use Cyberpunk 2077 in the Cloud Gaming trailer...
Guide Halo Infinite Multiplayer: Weapon Damage Types
All weapon types explained
We've already given you a rundown of all of the different guns and melee weapons currently available in Halo Infinite, so now we're going to move onto explaining what each type of weapon does. There are four main types of weapon in Halo Infinite - Kinetic, Plasma, Hard Light and Shock - and each of these has its own...
Guide Halo Infinite Multiplayer: How To Enable Splitscreen Co-Op
Play together, slay together
Halo Infinite's multiplayer modes are an absolute blast to jump into with fireteams composed of online players, but teaming up with a real life pal for a bit of local splitscreen action makes the whole thing even better. In order to get stuck into some splitscreen fun you need to head into the game's multiplayer menus...
News The First 'Craig The Brute' Easter Egg Has Already Been Discovered In Halo Infinite
Well, that didn't take long
A lucky few game critics and influencers have already been getting stuck into Halo Infinite's campaign over the past few days and one Youtuber has already found an Easter egg referencing everyone's favourite brute, Craig. Yes, Youtuber Mint Blitz has posted up a bit of a spoilery video - so go away now if you want to...
News New Halo Infinite Comparison Footage Shows What A Difference A Year Makes
Nice helmet
Our pals over at Game Informer have recently posted up a pretty cool comparison video that highlights some differences between Halo Infinite in its 2020 form - a form that didn't exactly enamour fans upon its initial reveal - and its final 2021, release-ready appearance. You can check the video out below and, we think you'll agree,...
News Hideki Kamiya Apologises To Xbox And Players For Scalebound Cancellation
A lack of experience led to insurmountable problems
It's been a few years now since Xbox exclusive Scalebound got cancelled but, for many, it still sticks out as a bit of a sore spot, such were the hype levels that were building around PlatinumGames' epic looking new IP. In a recent interview from the seven part "Kamiya Chronicles" interview series...
News Rockstar Apologises For GTA Trilogy Definitive Edition Issues, Promises Major Improvements
'It didn't meet our standards of quality'
Rockstar Games has issued an apology for the "state" of Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition at launch, explaining that it didn't "meet our own standards of quality, or the standards our fans have come to expect." In a blog post on the Rockstar website, the company explained that it plans...
News Halo Infinite's Battle Pass Progression Is Being Updated In Response To Player Feedback
Update: Progression patch out now
Update: 343 Industries has now begun rolling out this update for Halo Infinite, with the key detail being that the new "Play 1 Game" Daily Challenge has been added, worth 50XP each time. Here's the full rundown from the Halo team: "HaloInfinite players can now earn XP by completing matchmade games. The "Play 1...
News Hunt: Showdown To Remove FPS Cap On Xbox Series X & Series S
Next-gen players will enjoy up to 60fps hunting
We've been big fans of Crytek's sublime Hunt: Showdown since we first started playing it during its early access phase on PC way back in 2018. While the core elements of this intense PvPvE game have always been rock solid, there's no doubt it started off life in pretty rough and ready shape, and so...
News Forza Horizon 5 Celebrates 10 Million Players, Biggest Launch In Xbox History
And it's only just getting out of first gear
What a week it's been for Forza Horizon 5! While it may not have been nominated for Game of the Year at this year's Game Awards, players have been absolutely loving their time with it, and it's now celebrating over 10 million players. As a result, it's become the biggest Xbox launch in not just Game Pass...
Roundup Halo Infinite Hands-On Previews Suggest The Campaign Will Be Worth The Wait
Described by one outlet as "spectacular"
We're all busy enjoying Halo Infinite's multiplayer right now, but we've still got the campaign to look forward to on December 8th, and some lucky critics have been getting hands-on with the first few hours of it recently. The good news? It seems like it's going to be worth the wait! It's been described as...
News Halo Infinite Campaign Co-Op Won't Arrive Until At Least May 2022
It's still going to launch during Season 2 though
You might remember that it was revealed a few months ago that Halo Infinite would be shipping without campaign co-op or Forge this December, and it's now been confirmed that neither will arrive until May 2022 at the earliest. In an interview with Eurogamer, 343 head of creative Joseph Staten...
Thursday18th Nov 2021
Guide Halo Infinite Multiplayer: Ranking System Explained
What do all these medals mean?
Halo Infinite's ranking system isn't particularly well explained by the game itself and, if you've dipped your armoured toes into a few ranked matches, you may be wondering how it all works so let's take a look at the ins and outs in a little more detail. Halo Infinite Multiplayer Ranking System Explained: Getting...
Guide Halo Infinite Multiplayer: All Weapons List
Every gun and melee weapon currently available in the multiplayer beta
It may only be in beta form right now but Halo Infinite's multiplayer component has still got plenty of guns for you to pew-pew other players with, in fact there are a total of 22 weapons as it stands right now. As you're starting out in the game remember that you can jump into...
News Phil Spencer Reportedly 'Evaluating' Xbox's Relationship With Activision
And "making ongoing proactive adjustments"
Xbox boss Phil Spencer has reportedly told staff that his team are “disturbed and deeply troubled by the horrific events and actions” at Activision Blizzard, following allegations of sexual misconduct and harassment. This story was brought back to the forefront this week after The Wall Street Journal...
News Sonic's Xbox 360 Games Have Been 'Transformed' Thanks To FPS Boost
Gotta Go Even Faster
As we reported earlier in the week, some 37 games had FPS Boost applied as part of the latest batch of backwards compatibility fun announced during the Xbox 20th Anniversary stream event. Amongst the titles that got themselves a sweet performance boost were a number of Sonic the Hedgehog games, namely Sonic Generations,
News Forza Horizon 5 Isn't Up For GOTY At The Game Awards, And Xbox Fans Aren't Happy
"The highest-rated game got snubbed"
There's been a bit of drama concerning The Game Awards 2021 over the past 24 hours-or-so, as Xbox fans have been gathering in their droves to criticise the decision not to include Forza Horizon 5 in the 'Game of the Year' category. There are two Xbox Game Studios titles nominated for the award in Deat
News Four More Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (November 18)
Plus a fifth from yesterday
It's Game Pass day! We've got four more additions to the service today, including a few day one launches on Xbox (and PC). We're also highlighting Next Space Rebels below, which arrived on Xbox Game Pass yesterday. Don't forget that Microsoft Flight Simulator is getting a free GOTY update with Game Pass today as well!...
News Marvel's Guardians Of The Galaxy Adds New Performance Modes For Xbox Series X|S
Including ray tracing on Series X
The team at Eidos Montreal have deployed a new batch for the superb Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy today, adding not only a ray tracing mode for Xbox Series X, but also including an uncapped FPS mode for Xbox Series S. Here's what the development team has to say about this specifically: "Most notably, this...
News Microsoft Flight Simulator's 'Game Of The Year' Update Is Now Live With Xbox Game Pass
Featuring a whole bunch of new content
Update: The time has arrived, Microsoft Flight Simulator fans! The Game of the Year update is now available for Asobo Studio's highly-rated simulator, adding an absolute ton of new content for free with Xbox Game Pass. You can find the full patch notes at the official MFS website, along with the key details...
News Xbox Series S Reportedly Outsells Series X In Various Key Markets
"The Series S has come into its own"
It's been suggested that Xbox Series S has been outselling the Xbox Series X in various key markets during its first year, with Ampere Analytics highlighting that "the lesser-powered Series S has come into its own". The website says that "the strong adoption of Series S is having an outweighed impact on digital...
News Xbox's Halo Infinite Console And Controllers Are Hiding Some Sweet Secrets
Check out these cool Halo Infinite Easter Eggs
It's been a busy old week for Microsoft and Xbox as the company celebrates its original console's 20th anniversary. As part of the festivities we've seen the release of a very nice Limited Edition Halo Series X console and controller, both of which have been hiding a few secrets in (sorta) plain sight...
Guide Halo Infinite Multiplayer: How To Get The Nerf Bulldog SG
Find out how to add this dart gun to your loadout
You've seen people running around the battlefield in Halo Infinite multiplayer with an MA40 assault rifle and want to know how to get it, then read on! How to get the Nerf skin for your Bulldog SG in Halo Infinite The catch is you'll need to actually buy a real-life toy version of the Nerf Bulldog...
News MultiVersus Is WB's Free-To-Play Version Of Smash Bros, Heading To Xbox In 2022
Featuring Batman, Bugs Bunny, Shaggy & more!
Warner Bros. Games has announced today that MultiVersus is coming to Xbox in 2022, which will take the form of a Smash Bros. clone in a free-to-play format, starring the likes of Batman, Bugs Bunny, Superman and even Shaggy! The game will feature an "innovative 2v2 co-op-focused experience" along with...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (November 18-21)
It's time to play some 2K22!
It's time for another batch of Free Play Days titles! Three more games are available to play for free this weekend for Xbox Live Gold members, and they're ready to download right now. So, what's on offer? We've got the latest entry in 2K's popular basketball series, NBA 2K22, Crytek's first-person PvP bounty hunting...
News Phil Spencer Calls For Industry-Wide Support Of Emulation To Preserve Video Games
"Buy any game, or own any game and continue to play"
Just days after Xbox's compatibility program lead Peggy Lo said the team had "reached the limit" of its ability to bring new games to the backwards compatible catalog due to various technical and licensing roadblocks, head of Xbox Phil Spencer has now called for the entire games industry to get...
Video New Footage Of Halo Infinite's Campaign Mission 'The Conservatory'
New weapons, new enemies and more...
We've finally got our hands on Halo Infinite multiplayer, but will, unfortunately, have to wait until December 8th to play the campaign starring the one and only Master Chief. In the meantime, the folk over at IGN have released an exclusive video of the game's campaign, showing off five minutes of gameplay from...
News WWE 2K22 Trailer Reveals Lots Of New Features Including The Return Of GM Mode
The fan-favourite mode is finally back
2K accidentally leaked a WWE 2K22 trailer slightly ahead of time earlier today, and it gives us much more information on what to expect from the latest entry in the series, which is scheduled to arrive in March of 2022. The key thing that many people are going to be interested in is that it features the return...
Wednesday17th Nov 2021
Guide Halo Infinite Multiplayer: How To Get The Nerf MA40 Assault Rifle
Find out how to add this dart gun to your loadout
You've seen people running around the battlefield in Halo Infinite multiplayer with a Nerf-themed MA40 assault rifle and want to know how to get it - then read on! How to get the Nerf skin for your MA40 in Halo Infinite The catch is you'll need to actually buy a real-life toy version of the Nerf...
News Xbox Cloud Gaming Launches On Consoles Today, Includes Next-Gen Games On Xbox One
Available with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
Xbox has announced that Xbox Cloud Gaming is officially available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S starting today, with the feature previously being made available for Xbox Insiders a few weeks ago. This means for subscribers to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, players in 25 different regions will be able...
News Here's What's Included In The Xbox November 2021 Update
It's a feature-filled update this month!
The Xbox November 2021 update has been unveiled today, and it includes a whole bunch of new features including colour filters, updated audio settings, link sharing for game captures, accessibility improvements and much more. Don't forget that Xbox Cloud Gaming has also arrived on consoles as of today, which...
News Microsoft Adds Xbox 360 Dynamic Background For Series X|S Owners
Celebrating Xbox's 20th anniversary
It might not be the famous Xbox 360 blades theme, but it's perhaps the next best thing... To celebrate 20 years of Xbox, the team behind the hardware has released a new Xbox 360 dynamic theme for the Xbox Series X|S dashboard. Here's a look, courtesy of The Verge's Senior Editor, Tom Warren: It's rather...
News Forza Horizon 5 Players Are Finding The Game's Dialogue A Little Grating
Cheesy banter and Spanglish among the complaints
Forza Horizon 5 has launched to pretty much universal acclaim - it's currently sat at a whopping 92 Metacritic rating - and quite rightly so as Playground Games' latest open world odyssey is one of the very best arcade racers on the market. However, some players have taken to Reddit in order to voice...
News Xbox Has A Stunning New Mandalorian 'Beskar Edition' Controller, But It'll Cost You
Created by the team at Razer
In the market for a new controller? Big Star Wars fan? Then this might be the one for you. Razer has officially unveiled the brand-new Mandalorian 'Beskar Edition' Xbox Wireless Controller and Quick Charging Stand, which is available for pre-order right now with a shipping date of December 10th, 2021. The downside?...
News Forza Horizon 5's First Hotfix Is (Finally) Now Live On Xbox And PC
Here are the patch notes
Great news, Forza Horizon 5 fans! The game's first hotfix is now available to download on Xbox and PC. The patch notes are highlighted over at the official Forza Horizon website, and seek to resolve some major issues players have been experiencing such as dropped connections and vehicles suddenly coming to a halt for no...
Guide Halo Infinite Multiplayer: How To Level Up Your Battle Pass Quickly And Gain XP
Unlock goodies and rank up a little quicker
Trying to figure out how to level up your Halo Infinite Battle Pass quickly and gain XP? Halo Infinite's multiplayer component may be going down a storm with players right now, but there have been plenty of complaints levied at its rather slow and grindy Battle Pass progression system. It takes a good long...
Random Halo Infinite Player Goes Viral With 'Legendary' Kill Video
We're REPULSED by the amount of skill/luck involved here
We have absolutely no doubt that as players get to grips with Halo Infinite's multiplayer mode and all of its snazzy new equipment we're going to be treated to all manner of spectacular kill clips, and Reddit user u/izbene has already posted up a video showing off some serious skill/luck that...
Guide Halo Infinite Multiplayer: Tips And Tricks For Getting Started
Tips and tricks to help you settle in
Halo Infinite's multiplayer has arrived early, and you're going to need some tips and tricks to help you hit the ground running, with huge numbers of players already joining in the action across Xbox One, Series X, Series S, PC and Xbox Cloud Gaming. Whether you're a battle-hardened Halo master or newbie...
News Call Of Duty: Vanguard Is Having A Free Multiplayer Weekend On Xbox
Starting this Thursday
Well, this came around quickly! Call of Duty: Vanguard only released a couple of weeks ago, and Activision is already hosting a special Free Access period for the game's multiplayer this weekend on Xbox (and other platforms). This will give you full access to multiplayer, "including the ability to try out and level up over...
News Xbox Boss Phil Spencer Says He's Wary Of 'Exploitative' NFT Game Projects
"We don't want that kind of content"
Head of Xbox Phil Spencer has been commenting about NFTs in an interview with Axios, explaining to the outlet that while he isn't necessarily opposed to the idea of NFT gaming, certain efforts that he's seen feel "exploitative". "What I'd say today on NFT, all up, is I think there's a lot of speculation and...
News Xbox & Bethesda Lead The Way With 20 Nominations For The Game Awards 2021
Including two for 'Game of the Year'
We've been treated to the full list of nominations for The Game Awards 2021 today, which takes place on December 9th, and Xbox and Bethesda are leading the pack by some distance with a whopping 20 nominations in all. The Xbox Game Studios nominations for each category are as follows: Deathloop (Game of the...
News 343 Is Looking 'Very Closely' At Halo Infinite's Battle Pass Progression
"We'll share updates as we have them"
The Halo Infinite multiplayer is now available and while it's all going relatively smoothly, there have been some concerns raised about the battle pass progression. The good news is that the team at 343 is listening. Head of creative on Halo Infinite, Joseph Staten, took to social media to inform fans to keep...
News Maneater Gets Ray Tracing Update For Xbox Series X, Available Now With Game Pass
It's also celebrating over 5 million players
Tripwire Interactive has confirmed today that the "shARkPG" Maneater has officially passed over five million players, and it's marking the occasion with a free ray tracing update for Xbox Series X (and PS5). Today's update reportedly "brings the Gulf Coast to life by enhancing the realism and appearance...
That timing...
Yesterday, Xbox announced 76 new titles would be joining its Backwards Compatible program. One of them was EA's 2009 skateboarding game, Skate 2. Now, as highlighted by the game's fans, EA will actually be closing down the game's online services for both Xbox and PlayStation next month on 10th December. It's not been an "easy...
News The Saints Row Reboot Has Been Delayed Until August Next Year
"The team just need more time"
There's been a lot of delays announced this year, and the latest one is the Saints Row reboot. While it was due to arrive across multiple platforms early next year in February, it's now been pushed back to 23rd August 2022. In a lengthy message, Volition's COO Jim Boone admits the team needs more time to make it the...
News Ninja Theory Updates Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice With Accessibility Improvements
Update today
Back in August, Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice got a surprise upgrade for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S - adding "enriched visuals, DirectX Raytracing, resolution mode" and more. Now, in another update, developer Ninja Theory has announced it's made some accessibility improvements on Xbox Series X|S and PC to allow more players to...
Tuesday16th Nov 2021
News These Ten Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (November 16-30)
The latest batch of GP titles
The latest batch of Xbox Game Pass titles has arrived! Microsoft has today unveiled another ten games coming to the service over the next couple of weeks, including Mortal Shell, Evil Genius 2, My Friend Pedro and more! Here's what's coming to Xbox Game Pass: Date Game Platform November 11 Dead Space Cloud
News PlayStation Team Celebrates 20th Anniversary Of Xbox On Twitter
"Congrats on the big day!"
Yep, it's one of those wholesome posts again! Xbox celebrated the 20th anniversary of the brand in impressive fashion yesterday, and the team at PlayStation chipped in to share their congratulations in a message on Twitter. It clearly proved popular with the masses, as over 29,000 people have liked PlayStation's message...
Feature Ten Of The Best Backwards Compatible Games From Xbox's 20th Anniversary Celebration
76 titles added but which ones make our top ten?
The Xbox 20th Anniversary celebration certainly delivered up plenty of tasty stuff for players to get excited about, not least of all Halo Infinite's excellent multiplayer mode releasing a full three weeks early and, alongside this headline stealth drop, there were also a
News YouTube Premium Is The Latest Xbox Game Pass Perk For November
Get a three-month trial from today
Xbox has announced that one of the latest Xbox Game Pass Perks for November 2021 is a three-month trial for YouTube Premium, which will be available to claim starting today via the Perks gallery on console, PC or the mobile app. If you're unaware of what YouTube Premium is, here's what you can expect: "Watch...
News Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector Is Coming To Xbox Game Pass This December
PC Game Pass, too
Developer Black Lab Games and publisher Slitherine have announced they'll be bringing their turn-based strategy game Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector to Xbox Game Pass for console and PC on 2nd December. "Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector is going to be released on the Windows Store on the same day, on December 2. The same version...
News Another Nine Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass Soon (November 30 - December 8)
Including Destiny 2: Beyond Light
Microsoft has unveiled the next set of nine games that will be removed from Xbox Game Pass from November 30th to December 8th, arguably highlighted by the departures of Call of the Sea and Destiny 2: Beyond Light. Here's the full list of games currently set to leave between those dates:...
News Phil Spencer: Xbox Game Pass Isn't 'Burning Cash', It's Very Sustainable
"And it continues to grow"
Xbox boss Phil Spencer has been talking to Axios as part of the 20th anniversary celebrations this week, and he made a particularly interesting comment about Xbox Game Pass, reassuring fans that it's "very, very sustainable". Spencer acknowledged that a lot has been written about Microsoft having to "burn cash" in order...
News Halo Infinite Gets Off To 'Amazing' Start, But There Are Concerns With Battle Pass Progression
"What a blast this game is"
Well, rumours were abound over the past few days that it was perhaps gonna happen and finally, during last night's Xbox 20th Anniversary stream, Halo Infinite's multiplayer mode did indeed drop a full three weeks earlier than originally scheduled. The mode, which was due to launch on December 8th, immediately drew huge...
Deals 150+ Games Included In This Week's Xbox Sales (November 16-23)
Deals With Gold, Spotlight & Publisher sales
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! We've got just over 150 games to take advantage of, including the usual Deals with Gold and Spotlight sales alongside an ongoing Bandai Namco Publisher Sale which ends shortly. We've rounded up some of the most notable current deals below, and Xbox's Major...
News FPS Boost Arrives On Xbox Cloud Gaming, 33 Titles Are Now Supported
Here's the full list
Xbox has celebrated its 20th anniversary with the release of the Halo Infinite multiplayer, more backwards compatibility titles, and an FPS boost for older titles on Xbox Series X|S. One other highlight that you may have missed though was the news that 33 Xbox Cloud titles are also getting a boost. This is the first time FPS...
News Halo Infinite's Multiplayer Is Already Xbox's 'Most Successful' Title On Steam
The player count just keeps rising!
The free-to-play multiplayer component of Halo Infinite is now available across Xbox and PC. If you have been playing it on a computer via Steam, then you've helped Xbox Game Studios set some new records. As highlighted by Niko Partners senior analyst, Daniel Ahmad, the game has already become the "most...
Random Even Battlefield Is Fired Up For Halo Infinite's Multiplayer
"Downloading intensifies"
Yesterday, Microsoft celebrated its 20th anniversary with the surprise release of the Halo Infinite Multiplayer. Being an FPS, it's essentially in the same category as the likes of Call of Duty and Battlefield. Fortunately, it's a free-to-play title - which means it's already killing it in terms of player stats. And as a...
News Grim Dawn: Definitive Edition Is The Next ARPG Release For Xbox
"We are thrilled to grow our community"
Joining in the Xbox 20th anniversary celebrations is Crate Entertainment - revealing its Diablo-style action RPG, Grim Dawn will be coming to the Xbox next month on December 3rd. It'll be the definitive edition - which includes the base game and expansions, Ashes of Malmouth and Forgotten Gods. If you are...
Deals All 10+ Classic Xbox Games In This Week's Sales (November 16-23)
Xbox 360 and original Xbox titles
This week's selection of Xbox Deals is now live, and alongside the usual Deals with Gold and Spotlight offerings, we've also got an ongoing Bandai Namco Publisher Sale which ends in just a couple of days, so don't miss out! Below, we've included every single Xbox 360 and original Xbox game available over the next...
News 343 Employee Shows Off Limited Edition Halo XSX, Signed By Halo Infinite's Dev Team
"The console is a work of beauty"
The limited-edition Halo Infinite Xbox Series X is now available, and while it's already incredibly popular, there's one out there that's perhaps even better. 343 employee, Amity Matthews - who has been with the developer for close to 10 years now (and Microsoft even longer) shared a photo of their own limited...
News 17 More Games Now Support Touch Controls With Xbox Game Pass
Football Manager on the go, anyone?
The latest batch of Xbox Game Pass titles supporting touch controls has been revealed today, with another 17 games getting the treatment altogether. These include highlights such as Football Manager 2022 and The Artful Escape. Here's the full list of titles, courtesy of Xbox: Aragami 2 The Artful Escape Da
Monday15th Nov 2021
News Xbox Adds 76 Games To Backwards Compatibility Including TimeSplitters, Max Payne & Star Wars
Now that's how you celebrate 20 years!
Xbox has announced today that 76 games have received the backwards compatible treatment on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, including from some beloved franchises such as TimeSplitters, Max Payne and Star Wars. In addition, 37 back compat games (11 from the new batch) have also received FPS Boosts on...
News After Today, Xbox Won't Be Adding Any More Classic Backwards Compatible Games
"We have reached the limit"
We've got some good news and some bad news. The good news is that the Xbox team has added 76 games to the backwards compatible library today, but the bad news is that there will be no further additions in the future. Speaking on the official Xbox website, Xbox compatibility program lead Peggy Lo explained that the team...
News 37 FPS Boosts Added To Backwards Compatible Games On Xbox Series X|S
Including 11 from today's new batch
In addition to the 76 new backwards compatible games added today to the Xbox library from the original Xbox and Xbox 360, the team has also applied 37 FPS Boosts - 26 of them to existing back compat titles, and 11 from the new batch. Here's the full list: Alan Wake Assassin’s Creed Binary Domain Black College...
News Phil Spencer: The Elder Scrolls 6's Xbox Exclusivity 'Isn't About Punishing PlayStation'
"I want us to be able to bring the full complete package..."
Xbox boss Phil Spencer has conducted a huge interview with the folks over at GQ, and one of the topics that was brought up during the discussion was that of The Elder Scrolls 6's Xbox exclusivity, which is seemingly confirmed. According to GQ, Phil Spencer expects the game to be Xbox and...
News Forza Horizon 5 Is Gifting Everyone A Free Xbox 20th Anniversary Porsche
Specifically the Porsche 918 Spyder
Fancy a free Porsche 918 Spyder in Forza Horizon 5 (or Forza Horizon 4)? All you need to do is head to your in-game inbox to access it, which is being gifted to all players as a way to celebrate Xbox's 20th anniversary. And as you can see, it comes with a stunning livery, which has been shown off by various...
News Xbox Exclusive CrossfireX Is 'Getting Closer' To Launch, Confirms Remedy
Sounds like a 2022 release though
It's been a while since we last heard anything about upcoming Xbox exclusive FPS CrossfireX, with the most recent update arriving in the form of a trailer back in August, but now Remedy Entertainment has commented on its progress. In the company's
News Halo Infinite's Multiplayer Releases Today, Download And Play For Free
Surprise!
The rumours were true! Halo Infinite's multiplayer is officially available TODAY, releasing in beta format and kicking off its first season of content. You can download it right now from the Microsoft Store and start playing! 343 Industries says the decision to release Halo Infinite early in "beta" is a way to "ensure all our systems are...
News Microsoft Is Pushing Xbox's Phil Spencer To Think About Succession
"I have more years behind me than ahead of me"
We've already highlighted Xbox boss Phil Spencer's comments about The Elder Scrolls 6 from a GQ interview which went live earlier today, and as part of that same discussion, Spencer talked a little bit about his
Roundup Here's What Was Revealed At Xbox's 20th Anniversary Celebration Event
Missed the event? Here's a recap
Weren't able to catch Xbox's 20th Anniversary Celebration show earlier today? No worries! You can always go back and watch the on-demand version for yourself, which you'll find elsewhere on Pure Xbox. If you don't fancy watching it all the way through, we've also detailed all the important reveals in this article...
Random 20 Years Ago, This Xbox Ad Was Banned From British Television
"When you're new, you have to be clear about what you stand for as a brand"
Xbox turns 20 today, and while we're remembering some of the most amazing Xbox-related games and events of the past two decades, it's perhaps worth mentioning the amazing British TV commercial for the console's launch which was banned following a handful of complaints...
Guide How To Watch Today's Xbox 20th Anniversary Celebration Event
All the details you need
Happy 20th anniversary of Xbox! Today marks exactly 20 years since the brand first debuted back on November 15, 2001, and as a result, Microsoft is hosting a special Xbox Anniversary Celebration show later today. Here's what Team Xbox has to say about it: "We invite you to join us on Nov. 15 to celebrate the 20th...
News Xbox Is Getting An Update To Fix Crashes In Battlefield 2042
Specifically for Xbox Series X owners
Has Battlefield 2042 been crashing your Xbox Series X (or Series S)? You're not alone. We've seen countless reports about this over the past few days since the arrival of the EA Play trial, and a fix is officially on the way. Taking to the EA forums over the weekend, the DICE team confirmed that it
News Phil Spencer Criticises How Xbox Handled The Halo Infinite Delay
"I don’t like how we did it"
The delay of Halo Infinite was undoubtedly the lowest point for Xbox in 2020, with the game having to be removed from being an Xbox Series X and Series S launch title, and Xbox boss Phil Spencer says he "didn't like" how it was handled. Speaking to GQ, Spencer explained that he wasn't a fan of how Xbox was showcasing...
Video Watch Today's Xbox 20th Anniversary Celebration Event Here
Happy 20 years!
Update: The event is now over, but you can find a full recap elsewhere on Pure Xbox! Original story: Welcome! Microsoft is hosting a very special 20th anniversary celebration event today, described as "a special look back at 20 years of Xbox". It won't include details on new games, but we're hoping for a few other surprises. There...
News Two More Of November 2021's Xbox Games With Gold Are Now Available
Legends Unite!
You can now begin downloading the second batch of November 2021's Xbox Live Games With Gold titles (one day early!), which are the Xbox One game Kingdom Two Crowns and Xbox 360 game LEGO Batman 2. Both titles are available right now from the Microsoft Store and Xbox 360 Marketplace (links at the bottom of the page). Here's what you...
News Halo Live-Action TV Series' Debut Trailer Officially Unveiled
Paramount's show coming 2022
After leaking a little earlier on today via Facebook advertising, as pointed out by @dexertospartans over on Twitter, the Halo TV Series has had its first teaser trailer officially unveiled as part of the Xbox 20th Anniversary stream. The trailer, which is very short indeed, shows us a shot of someone's hideously...
Review Sherlock Holmes Chapter One - An Interesting And Messy Experiment
Elementary!
The Sherlock Holmes series has gone on for quite a while and quietly pumped out new entries over the years. Steadily, it's grown more and more ambitious with each title and Sherlock Holmes Chapter One may be developer Frogwares' most ambitious title yet. While the series attempts to break into a more modern-day gameplay loop, it somehow...
News These Six Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass Today (November 15)
Including another Final Fantasy title
In case you'd forgotten, today marks the removal of six more games from the Xbox Game Pass library, including favourites such as Final Fantasy VIII HD, Planet Coaster: Console Edition and River City Girls. Here are the six games confirmed to leave before the end of the day on Xbox Game Pass:...
News Power On: The Story Of Xbox Is A Six-Part Documentary Releasing This December
Detailing the making of the original Xbox Console and beyond
The Xbox 20th Anniversary event kicked off today with Microsoft straight-up announcing a six part, in-depth documentary that dives into the making of their very first video game console and beyond. Power On features interviews with lots of the leading figures involved in the original...
Feature Xbox Is 20 Years Old Today! What Are Your Favourite Xbox Memories?
And what was your first Xbox console?
The day has arrived! Xbox is officially celebrating its 20th anniversary today, with the original console having originally debuted on November 15th, 2001. It's been a rollercoaster of a 20 years, with far more ups than downs over the past two decades, and the brand is arguably in its strongest ever position...
Poll How Would You Grade Xbox's 20th Anniversary Celebration Event?
Give us your verdict
The dust is now beginning to settle on today's Xbox 20th Anniversary Celebration event! If you haven't had a chance to watch it yet, you can catch the full thing over at our live blog page, and we'll also soon provide a full recap of everything that happened as part of the show (update: now live elsewhere on Pure Xbox!). So,...
Random Smash Bros. Director Masahiro Sakurai Has 'Finally' Secured An Xbox Series X
Just in time for Halo Infinite!
Xbox Series X is in demand around the globe, and even in Japan, there have been shortages due to the pandemic and various other factors in play. Game Pass and xCloud have also increased the system's popularity and Halo Infinite is just around the corner, too. Taking this into account, it seems the legendary Super...
Sunday14th Nov 2021
Soapbox I Love Forza Horizon 5, But Those Bonus Boards Are Driving Me Crazy
I love to hate you
Don't get me wrong - I adore Forza Horizon 5. It's one of the best games of the year and one of the most exhilarating racers ever made. There's nothing quite like roaming the streets of Mexico, blasting out tunes from one of the excellent radio stations as the sun sets in the distance. It's relaxing, soothing and makes for some of...
Rumour Halo Infinite Early Multiplayer Launch 'Delayed At The 11th Hour'
"It's not going to release on Monday"
We highlighted a rumour here at Pure Xbox earlier this week that Halo Infinite might be gearing up to release its free-to-play multiplayer component as soon as this Monday, November 15th, but it seems that's no longer the case. Influencer and known insider NateTheHate2, who "independently confirmed" the launch...
Feature Xbox 20th Anniversary: The Best Xbox Launch Games
A blast from the past
20 years. It’s been 20 long years of Xbox. Not all of it has been good - in fact, there are some periods we’d love to forget (the early Xbox One days come to mind). But for the most part, we've had an absolute blast over the past two decades. We’re on our fourth(!) generation in the Xbox timeline, with dozens of launch...
News Xbox's Anniversary Controller Contains A Hidden Message From Phil Spencer
You can find it in the battery compartment
Xbox is celebrating its 20th anniversary and as part of this, it's released a new Special Edition Xbox Series X|S controller. In case you didn't know, it contains a hidden surprise. If you flip it over and remove the battery compartment lid, inside you'll find a signature from the head of Xbox, Phil...
"The real people who made Xbox successful are gamers and fans"
In some parts of the world, it's now the 15th of November, and that means it's officially the 20th anniversary of Xbox. Yes, Microsoft's original Xbox hardware first launched in the US on 15th November 2001. If you weren't around back then, nobody really knew what to expect from this...
Hands On GTA Trilogy Definitive Edition - Still A Blast To Play, If You Can Look Past The Bugs
It's not 'Definitive' yet, though
By now, we're sure you're well aware of how GTA: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition is being perceived by gamers across the web, and the truth is that we probably don't feel quite as negatively about it as the vocal crowd does. Then again, we can also understand why it's suffering such a poor reception right now...
News Xbox Releases Its Latest Halo Infinite UNSC Archives Video - Lightbringers
All for Master Chief
In the lead-up to the release of Halo Infinite on Xbox and PC this December, Xbox has been uploading 'UNSC Archive' videos, documenting the history of the Halo universe and how Master Chief got to where he is today. The latest short film takes place in a cave, as colonial miners extract ore critical to Master Chief's...
Saturday13th Nov 2021
News Various Xbox 360 Games Have Received Unexpected Updates
Just a bit of maintenance, or something more...?
The saga continues! Following rumours and speculation about a new batch of backwards compatible titles being added on Xbox this Monday, November 15th, various older back compat games have suddenly received unexpected updates. Lots of Xbox fans have been taking to social media to share this, as you...
Review Call Of Duty: Vanguard - An Enjoyable, Yet Familiar Romp
You've seen all of this before
Ten minutes into the Call of Duty: Vanguard campaign and you're jumping from rooftop to rooftop on a moving train. Yep, this is classic Call of Duty alright. Fast forward an hour and you're dogfighting in the air over the sea in a sky full of explosions. If all of this sounds fairly familiar then that's pretty much...
News Intergalactic Adventure Exo One Beams Onto Xbox Game Pass Next Week
Space, the final frontier
If you've been watching the indie scene closely this year, you may have seen a lot of buzz surrounding a game known as Exo One. Well, it's not only been confirmed to be coming to Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on November 18th, but it will also be included with Xbox Game Pass on day one. Hoorah! For those...
Rumour Halo Infinite's Multiplayer Could Shadow Drop Next Week
Update: The rumour is getting stronger!
Update: This is really starting to look more likely now, with influencer NateTheHate2 having "independently confirmed" on Twitter that Halo Infinite's multiplayer will be made available on November 15th. In addition, Xbox Store data (shared by EvilBoris on Twitter) is supposedly suggesting the same thing...
Feature Xbox 20th Anniversary: Which Xbox Generation Has Been The Best?
Power Your Dreams
20 years later, we're four console generations deep into Xbox's lifespan. Each has one-upped the last with new graphics, bigger games and a wealth of new features. It's been a rollercoaster ride, and Xbox is now perhaps in the best position it's ever been in. That being said, everyone has their era they gravitate more towards...
Random Oops! Xbox Has Broken Its Own Twitter Account
Update: And it's back!
Update [Sat 13th Nov, 2021 04:14 GMT]: And it's back! The issue has now been resolved: When a big-name social media account goes down, often you can assume it's been hacked or something like that. In this particular case, things are a bit different though. We're not entirely sure what's gone on, but it seems Xbox's...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (November 13-14)
A killer week for Xbox Game Pass
This week has been pretty crazy, huh? Especially for Xbox Game Pass, which has seen both Forza Horizon 5 and Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas – The Definitive Edition enter the service. If that wasn't enough, then there's also an abundance of
Friday12th Nov 2021
PSA Xbox Game Pass Members Can Grab Skyrim Anniversary Edition On The Cheap
Get it while it's hot
If you're on the fence about picking up the Anniversary Edition upgrade for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, perhaps this offer may entice you. If you're an Xbox Game Pass member you can pick it up on the cheap, making it a no brainer. As you may know, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition is included with Xbox Game Pass...
News EE Is Giving Away A Free Xbox Series S With Various Phone Contracts
From as low as £29 per-month
Here's a good deal if you're in the UK and in the market for a new phone contract! As part of a special promotion, EE is giving away a free Xbox Series S with three months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate when buying certain phones. The specific phones on offer are the Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G, OPPO A54 5G, OPPO A94 5G, OPPO...
News Max Payne 3 Is The Latest Game Rumoured For Xbox Backwards Compatibility
Another title added to the old Xbox marketplace
Yesterday, we highlighted that over 10 games had mysteriously been added to the old Xbox 360 marketplace with dates ranging from November 10th to November 15th, and another has been spotted in the form of Max Payne 3. This time though, it's located on the Saudi Arabian version of the Xbox 360...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Bright Memory: Infinite
Available on PC now, Xbox Series X|S later
No, you didn't somehow miss a release date for Bright Memory: Infinite on console - the Xbox Series X|S exclusive has still yet to arrive on Microsoft's platforms (it's "coming soon"), but it did release earlier today for PC players on Steam. As a result, the first reviews have also begun hitting the web...
News GTA Trilogy Dev 'Enjoying Scrutiny', Promises Updates Are On The Way
"We are celebrating our monumental project launch"
The Definitive Edition of the classic GTA Trilogy officially released yesterday, with San Andreas being included with Xbox Game Pass, and the reception so far has been mixed - with various bugs reported across all three games. While it seems players are having plenty of fun (as are we!), the bugs...
News Xbox Series X|S Appears To Have Already Surpassed Xbox One's Lifetime Sales In Japan
Excellent news for Microsoft
It looks like Xbox's efforts to crack the Japanese market might finally be paying off. After one year of availability worldwide, the Xbox Series X|S model has apparently already outsold the lifetime sales of the Xbox One in the region. This information comes via Game Data Library. It's apparently shifted around 116,119...
News Xbox Is 'Definitely' Working On A New Version Of 1 Vs. 100, Says Report
"1 vs. 100 is coming back"
We've got some great news for fans of the classic Xbox 360 social game, 1 Vs. 100! According to a new report from Jeff Grubb over at Giant Bomb (thanks VGC), a new version of the game is "definitely" in the works. Grubb says the AltspaceVR team is spearheading the project, which is part of the mixed reality group at...
News Xbox Boss Congratulates PlayStation Exec On The PS5's First Anniversary
Good guy Phil Spencer
It was Xbox's turn to celebrate the one year anniversary of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S this past Wednesday, and now Sony is doing the same thing with the PlayStation 5 today - first released on November 12th, 2020. In a post on Twitter, PlayStation Studios head Hermen Hulst thanked the fans "for making the first year...
Feature These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (November 15-19)
It's time for the "next generation of warfare"
Well, we can finally breathe a little bit as next week seems to be slowing things down, outside of the release of Battlefield 2042. Still, there are quite a few indie titles worth checking out, not to mention another batch of new Xbox Game Pass releases (many of which have been unannounced until now!)...
News This Xbox Series X Designed By Gucci Is A $10,000 Eye Sore
Bet you Gucci see this coming
We've seen some incredible Xbox Series X designs over the years, but we've also been privy to some truly awful ones. This collaboration with Gucci may just be the worst yet. A limited-edition Xbox Series X console (and we mean "limited" - it's said to only be available for 100 'lucky' owners) has been revealed,...
Talking Point What's On Your Forza Horizon 5 Number Plate?
Hope you're keeping it clean!
You know what we really wanted to pick for our number plate in Forza Horizon 5? I.P. Freely. Yeah, we're immature like that (and big Simpsons fans). But it turns out, Playground Games actually classes that as "inappropriate content". Crazy! Ultimately, we're sticking with something more brand-appropriate and just...
News 343 Reveals There Won't Be An 'Official' Halo Infinite Collector's Edition
Sorry, folks
If you've been holding out hope for an official Collector's Edition of Halo Infinite, you may be saddened hear that 343 Industries has no plans to release one. While some Collector's Editions have appeared online at various retailers, there's not going to be an official version. Brian Jarrard, Halo's community director, revealed the...
Thursday11th Nov 2021
Guide How To Fix Brightness Issues With The GTA Trilogy Definitive Edition
It's not just you, it really is too dark!
Are you finding that the new GTA Trilogy remasters are just too dark? Us too. This is affecting GTA: San Andreas on Xbox Game Pass, and reportedly is a problem in GTA 3 and GTA: Vice City as well. Fortunately, there is a way to fix the issue, but it's only a temporary workaround for now. Here's what you...
Random Big Smoke's Food Order In The GTA: San Andreas Remaster Is Still Iconic
"I'll have two number 9s, a number 9 large..."
No matter what you think of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, everyone always remembers the iconic scene of Big Smoke expressing his colossal order at Cluckin' Bell. Thankfully, it's not been lost in translation, as the remaster retains its comedic prowess just as well as it did back then. As shared by...
News 10+ Classic Games Mysteriously Added To Old Xbox Marketplace
New back compat titles?
Update: Max Payne 3 has also been spotted on the old marketplace - another one to add to the list! Original story: There's been plenty of speculation that Microsoft might be looking to add new backwards compatible games to the Xbox library this Monday, November 15th, and now a random batch of classic titles has
News Four More Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (November 11)
Including the Definitive Edition of San Andreas
It's Game Pass day! We've got four more additions to the service today, with the highlight arguably being the launch of GTA: San Andreas – The Definitive Edition. Don't forget though,
News Everything You Need To Know About Battlefield 2042's Free Xbox Game Pass Trial
Get started with 10 free hours via EA Play from today
If you're eager to jump into Battlefield 2042, you can do so later today, as EA Play and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members are eligible to jump into the 10-hour free trial. Here's everything you need to know about it: What Time Does Battlefield 2042's Free Trial Start On EA Play?: As per an EA...
News Microsoft Is Randomly Sending Out $100 Gift Cards To Lucky Users
Check your emails!
You might want to check your emails if you live in the US, as Microsoft is reportedly sending out gift cards up to $100 in value, but the catch is that it seems to be completely random - there's no guarantee you'll get one. Various lucky people have been taking to social media to report that they've received one of these emails,...
News New Details Revealed On Unannounced Xbox Exclusives From Compulsion & Obsidian
Here's what's known so far
We've got new details today on a couple of upcoming Xbox exclusives from Compulsion Games and Obsidian Entertainment courtesy of Windows Central, giving us an idea of what to expect from these projects. The game from Compulsion (known for We Happy Few), is codenamed "Midnight", and is described as a "third-person action...
Video 343 Provides An Extensive Look At Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay
Including the opening level
Hands up, who wanted some Halo Infinite campaign gameplay footage? That's exactly what we've been treated to today, with both IGN and Game Informer providing a first look at some raw glimpses of the single-player adventure. We're not going to bore you by waffling on about this - we know you just want to get to the...
News Bethesda Unveils Launch Trailer For Skyrim Anniversary Edition
10 years and counting
Bethesda today launches yet another version of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - a game that made its original debut on 11th November 2011 across multiple platforms including Xbox 360. The latest release is the 'Anniversary Edition' - celebrating 10 years of adventuring. To help promote this title, Bethesda has rolled out a new...
News Limited Edition Halo Infinite Xbox Series X Gets Its First Unboxing Video
What do you think?
We're less than a week away from the Halo Infinite Xbox Series X console being released into the wild, and the first unboxing video has appeared online. Even the Halo Infinite Xbox Elite Controller has had an unboxing too. While the video itself isn't in English, there is some lovely Wii Shopping Chann
News Remain Calm, Deeer Simulator Is Coming To Xbox Game Pass Later This Month
Oh deer
If Goat Simulator wasn't enough mayhem, then Deeer Simulator: Your Average Everyday Deer Game is here to fill that animal-shaped void in your heart. It's hitting Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC and will be available with Xbox Game Pass when it launches on November 23rd. Judging by the trailer, Deeer Simulator won't be sticking to...
Deals Various Yakuza Games Are Ridiculously Cheap On Xbox Right Now
But only for a very limited time
Want a good excuse to get into the Yakuza series? While they're already available on Xbox Game Pass, various titles in the series are also heavily discounted on the Microsoft Store right now - but you'll need to be quick to snap them up. Xbox is hosting a one-day sale on various games today (supposedly for 'Singles...
News Xbox Design Lab Adds Rubberised Grips, New Metallic Finishes & More
"Make it yours"
There's never been a better time to create a custom Xbox controller with Xbox Design Lab, as Microsoft has announced a whole bunch of new features for the program today, along with bringing back the popular rubberised grips. Specifically, here's what has been added to the feature set: Black rubberised grips available on both the...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (November 11-14)
Take your place on the starting grid
It's time for another batch of Free Play Days titles! Three more games are available to play for free this weekend for Xbox Live Gold members, and they're ready to download right now. So, what's on offer? We've got the strategy/resource management hybrid Kingdom New Lands, popular racer MotoGP21 (which only came...
News The Xbox PC App Will Soon Allow You To Install Games To Any Folder
"We wanted to provide players with more options"
Update: Microsoft has now confirmed this in a new November update video, which you can watch above. Original story: Microsoft is making some key improvements to the Xbox PC app, with The Verge reporting today that you'll soon be able to install games to any folder of your choice with unrestricted...
Wednesday10th Nov 2021
News Here Are The Release Times For GTA: San Andreas On Xbox Game Pass
Ah ****, here we go again
Forza Horizon 5 might be dominating all your time with Xbox Game Pass right now, but you'll need to do a bit of a juggling act from this Thursday, as the remaster of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is launching with the service. Arriving on November 11th, the Microsoft Store is suggesting that GTA: San Andreas will go live...
Guide Forza Horizon 5 Barn Finds: All Locations
How and where to find every hidden barn in the game
Forza Horizon 5 Barn Finds are a great way to find hidden vehicles in the game (which you can unlock over time), but you might need a little help along the way. Barn Find locations aren't the easiest to discover, hence why we've put this list together. We've also included Barn Find map images...
News Finally, Here’s Some Raw (Leaked) Gameplay Of The GTA Trilogy Remaster
Thank you, the internet
We’re one day away from the release of Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition and Rockstar has still not dropped any official raw gameplay footage. But fear not, the internet is here to save the day as tons of leaked footage has made its way online over the past few hours. Courtesy of Reddit, Twitter,...
News The Gunk Hits Xbox Game Pass This December, Watch The New Trailer
We've finally got a release date!
Thunderful Games has announced today as part of the Thunderful World conference (introduced by Mark Hamill, no less!), that Xbox console exclusive action adventure The Gunk will be launching with Game Pass on December 16th. This is the game we first heard about last year, developed by the creator of the popular...
News Rockstar Shares Gameplay Comparison Videos For GTA Trilogy Remaster
Highlighting the visual improvements
Ahead of its launch tomorrow, Rockstar Games has shared a set of comparison videos for Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition, showing just how much the new versions have been improved. Taking a quick look at all three games - Grand Theft Auto III, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City and Grand Theft...
News Forza Horizon 5 Passes 4.5 Million Players, Biggest Launch Day In Xbox Game Studios History
Phil Spencer gives his thoughts
Forza Horizon 5 is now officially available to everyone on Xbox Game Pass, and head of Xbox Phil Spencer took to Twitter last night to confirm that the game has now passed 4.5 million players altogether. In addition, the game achieved the biggest launch day of any Xbox Game Studios title in history, and Spencer says...
Reaction Looking Back At An Excellent First Year For The Xbox Series X|S
Happy birthday!
Can you believe that the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S were first released a year ago today?! It seems like only yesterday we were guessing the prices, release date and launch titles. But here we are, twelve months later, marking the first birthday of the now current-gen consoles. It's been a rollercoaster of a ride with some...
News Xbox Mini Fridge: GAME UK Taking Second Batch Of Pre-Orders Today
Update: All gone?
Update: Xbox Mini Fridge stock went live very briefly at GAME today, but it seems like they're sadly all gone now. Original story: The initial batch of pre-orders for the highly-anticipated Xbox Mini Fridge was snapped up almost immediately back in October, but now GAME UK has begun advising that a second batch will be arriving...
News Phil Spencer Wants Xbox To Invest In More 'Social, Casual Content'
"We have a lot of ambition"
Xbox boss Phil Spencer has been speaking as part of an interview at the Paley International Council Summit this week, and as reported by Bloomberg, he made some comments about wanting to invest in more "social, casual content". Spencer namedropped the likes of Minecraft, Roblox, FIFA and
News Elden Ring Test Keys Are Going For Ridiculous Money Online
It's getting silly now
Is there anything scalpers won't try and sell these days? Xbox consoles, PS5 consoles, the kitchen sink - they won't stop at anything. Now, with the Elden Ring test keys going into the wild, they're already hitting eBay. Resellers are going crazy with the Elden Ring test keys, which were sent out to certain fans yesterday. It...
News The New SteamWorld Will Be A 3D Co-Op Action Adventure Game
SteamWorld Headhunter marks a "fresh direction"
Thunderful Games announced SteamWorld Headhunter today as part of the Thunderful World conference, revealing that the new game in the series will be a 3D, third-person co-op action adventure game. Accompanying the reveal trailer (which you can watch above) is a description confirming that SteamWorld...
News Bethesda Is Still 'Absolutely' Focused On Making Single-Player Games
"It's part of who we are, it's what we love about games"
Bethesda has a LOT of games coming up. After the backlash of Fallout 76, many are hoping the studio is still committed to focusing on single-player experiences. Thankfully, this is something they've claimed is the case. Speaking to IGN, Bethesda's creative director Todd Howard said this is...
News EA Is Reportedly Planning To Bring Back The 'Fight Night' Franchise
But plans are on "pause" for now
We've got some exciting news to share for fans of EA's classic Fight Night boxing series, as it's being reported that a new title has actually begun early development, but it's been put on "pause" for the time being. This report comes via reliable leaker Tom Henderson at Video Games Chronicle, who advises that the...
News Bethesda Has A Plan For Fallout 5, But Don't Expect It Anytime Soon
"Fallout's really part of our DNA here"
We haven't even had Starfield or The Elder Scrolls VI yet, and Bethesda already has a plan for Fallout 5. In an extensive interview with IGN, Bethesda's Todd Howard was quizzed on the possibility of Fallout 5, which he was pretty open to speaking about. He claimed there's a "one-pager" - an initial
Tuesday9th Nov 2021
News Gen Z Reacts To The Original Xbox, And It’s As Cringe-Inducing As You’d Expect
Please, make it stop
Halloween may be over, but Xbox has dropped the scariest video of 2021. A new reaction video sees Gen Z coming across an original Xbox for the first time whilst millennials sit back and watch in horror. In what we can only describe as ten minutes of pure hell, seeing the younger generation interact with the console and describe...
Guide Everything You Need To Know About GTA: San Andreas On Xbox Game Pass
Game details, release times, pre-load info & more
As if Xbox Game Pass hasn't already treated us to enough great new titles this week such as the highly-anticipated Forza Horizon 5, we're also getting one-third of the new GTA Trilogy remaster bundle on Thursday. This November 11th, Rockstar is putting the GTA: San Andreas remaster on Xbox Game Pass...
News Xbox 'Orange' Tease Revealed To Be Crunchyroll Game Pass Perk
75 days of Crunchyroll Premium for free!
The Xbox Game Pass team caused a big fuss yesterday when they teased that "things are going to get a bit...orange this week", and it seems we've discovered what they were talking about - a new Perk for Crunchyroll Premium. Starting today, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members can get 75 days of Crunchyroll...
News The Rock Is Teasing Something For The Xbox 20th Anniversary Show
"I need your help like never before"
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson appears to be teasing a little something for the Xbox Anniversary Celebration show on November 15th, which almost certainly is some kind of tie-in with his new action comedy film, Red Notice. In a message to fans in an Xbox video on social media, The Rock stated the following: "Make...
News Three More Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (November 9)
Welcome to Mexico!
It's Game Pass day! We've got three more additions to the service today, although two of them are very much linked in the form of Football Manager 2022 and Football Manager 2022 Xbox Edition. The other is, of course, Forza Horizon 5! Here are the new games you can download
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Jurassic World Evolution 2
Create your own Jurassic World
While it might have gone somewhat under the radar compared to the mammoth release of Forza Horizon 5 this week, Jurassic World Evolution 2 has launched on Xbox today, and the first reviews have been hitting the web. We're focusing this roundup on reviews of the console versions only, so you won't find any dedicated PC...
News New xScreen Footage Shows Portable Xbox Series S Concept Is A Winner
X gon' give it to ya
The glorious xScreen was presented to us as a Kickstarter project earlier this year and quickly met its goal. It looks absolutely fantastic, and this series of new video updates have us nothing short of excited for its release in early 2022. Out of all the videos, the most recent is a LAN party which has been put together using...
Deals All 25+ Classic Xbox Games In This Week's Sales (November 9-16)
Xbox 360 and original Xbox titles
This week's selection of Xbox Deals is now live, and alongside the usual Deals with Gold and Spotlight offerings, we've also got ID@Xbox and 'Disney Celebration' sales, along with a special 'Bundle' sale. Below, we've included every single Xbox 360 and original Xbox game available over the next week, but be warned...
News Halo Dev Reveals The Painstaking Process Of Creating Video Game Screenshots
"All told, it took me a full day to create this one shot"
When we see screenshots of video games, we don't think of the time and effort that went into them all. However, this story about the inception of one Halo: Combat Evolved screenshot puts things into perspective. As shared by Joseph Staten, the head of creative on Halo Infinite and director...
News Xbox Actually Yeeted A Real Life Car From The Sky To Promote Forza Horizon 5
No joke
We've seen some crazy marketing stunts in our time, but this one just takes the biscuit. To celebrate the launch of Forza Horizon 5, the Xbox team took it upon themselves to genuinely drop a car from the sky and then take it for a spin. If you're unaware, the opening of Forza Horizon 5 has you dropping out of various planes in an assortment...
Deals 250+ Games Included In This Week's Xbox Sales (November 9-16)
Including a massive Bundle Sale
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! It's another busy selection of offers this week, with the usual Deals with Gold and Spotlight sales being complemented by ID@Xbox and Disney sales, along with a special 'Bundle' sale. We've rounded up some of the most notable current deals below, and Xbox's Major Nelson...
News New Halo Infinite Baddie Is 'The Creepiest, Most Disturbing Character That’s Been In Halo'
That's a no from us
Revealed as part of IGN's ongoing coverage of Halo Infinite, more details have been dropped about a certain character known as Jega 'Rdomani, a Spartan Killer determined to end Master Chief. Speaking to IGN, associate creative director Paul Crocker explained Jega's place in the world. While the previously seen alien race known...
News Surprise, Dicey Dungeons Is Hitting Xbox Game Pass Later This Week
A dungeon crawler with a twist
It's always nice to get a surprise Xbox Game Pass announcement! Dicey Dungeons is heading to the service on November 11th. If you're unsure as to what Dicey Dungeons is, don't worry, we've got you covered. It's described as a "fast-paced deckbuilding roguelike" where you play as a giant walk dice. You can control...
Monday8th Nov 2021
Rumour Xbox Fans Will 'Definitely' Want To Watch The 20th Anniversary Show
Major announcement incoming?
Update: For the record, Xbox exec Aaron Greenberg has warned that next week's Xbox Anniversary Celebration show "isn't designed as a news beat or for any game reveals". Here's what he had to say on Twitter: "Note this is a celebration stream the team has put together for our 20th Anniversary, so not designed as a news...
News Xbox Teases Something 'Orange' Happening With Game Pass This Week
Looks like it's Crunchyroll related
Xbox has caused plenty of commotion this evening with a tweet from the Game Pass team suggesting that "things are going to get a bit...orange this week". Before you ask, we're not sure what that means! Here's a look at the apparent tease from the Xbox Game Pass crew: In an ideal world, we'd love to think this...
Feature These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (November 8-12)
GTA, Forza, Skyrim and much more!
Can the game releases just slow down for a little bit? Evidently not, as this week is looking to be another huge one with numerous big titles on the way. Not only do we have the official release of Forza Horizon 5, but we also have the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definit
News Scorn Delayed To 2022, Fans Criticise 'Hostile' Update From Developer
"The tone of this is absolutely horrendous"
Update: Ebb Software's CEO, Ljubomir Peklar, has come forward on Kickstarter and apologised for the "hostile tone" of the original post. Peklar added that it should "not be how we should express ideas or plans to people that help us out" and that the team "may be tired, confused and frustrated at our own...
News Fable Has Been In Development For (At Least) Four Years, Reveals Engineer
"So excited for this game"
The teams at Xbox Game Studios and Playground Games are understandably remaining fairly silent on the progress of Fable right now, but thanks to a lead engineer at the latter, we know that it's been in development for at least four years. Tom Gaulton took to Twitter last week to commemorate four years of working on the...
News Even More GTA Trilogy Remaster Screenshots Have Appeared Online
Not long to go!
While Rockstar Games seems adamant it doesn't want to show any pre-release footage of Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition, the studio is being very generous on the screenshots front. A fresh batch of images have been shared by GTANet - a few more than what was
News Here Are The Release Times For Forza Horizon 5 On Xbox Game Pass
We're fast approaching the start line
We're almost there, folks! Forza Horizon 5 will officially be launching with Xbox Game Pass this Tuesday, November 9th, and the good news is that you won't be waiting around all day to start playing. As you can see from the image above, the release time for Forza Horizon 5 is "midnight for your countries most...
News Kill It With Fire On Xbox Game Pass Is Perfect For Achievement Hunters
Grab some quick easy cheevies
Kill It With Fire dropped onto Xbox Game Pass last week, and while it's got lost in the wave of bigger upcoming releases such as Forza Horizon 5 and GTA: San Andreas, it's certainly not one to be missed - especially for any achievement hunters out there. The basic premise of Kill It With Fire sees you wiping out...
News Unpacking Is Impressing A Lot Of Xbox Game Pass Players
"I can't say enough great things about it"
Unpacking was a brand-new release on Xbox Game Pass last week, and while it hasn't exactly caught fire with the masses, those who have checked it out seem to be loving what they're playing. On the outside, the premise of Unpacking seems fairly straightforward - you unbox packages and place your items into...
News Elden Ring Graphics And Performance Mode Details On Xbox Revealed
Which will you choose?
Bandai Namco has dropped some juicy details on Elden Ring, namely its specs across all Xbox systems, including the confirmation of ray tracing. In a handy table on Bandai Namco's support site, Xbox One, Xbox One X, Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X all have their specific resolution and framerates confirmed. While ray tracing...
News Metal Gear Solid HD: 2 & 3 Is Temporarily Being Removed From Sale On Xbox
No word on when it'll return
In a strange turn of events, Konami has announced it is temporarily removing Metal Gear Solid: HD Edition 2 & 3 from digital storefronts while it looks at renewing licenses for "select historical archive footage used in-game". The announcement was made on Konami's official site which confirmed both titles will be...
News Forza Horizon 5 Early Access Surpasses One Million Players
It's off to the races
Forza Horizon 5 may not be officially launching until this Tuesday with Xbox Game Pass, but over one million players appear to have already dived into the early access edition of the game with the Premium Edition bundle. Following an immensely positive reception with its reviews, it seems players just can't wait until November...
News Back 4 Blood Content Roadmap Includes Solo Progression, New Co-Op Mode & Lots More
"Cleaners, the future is lookin' bright!"
We're now a month removed from the release of Back 4 Blood on Xbox Game Pass, and it's gone down incredibly well. Back in late October, the Left 4 Dead spiritual successor was already celebrating over six million players. Now, the team has turned its attention towards the content roadmap for the game, which...
News BioWare Celebrates 'N7 Day' With Artwork Of The Next Mass Effect
Take a closer look...
BioWare has just celebrated N7 Day - it's now been almost 14 years since Commander Shepard first boarded the Normandy. To mark this special occasion, the official Mass Effect Twitter account has shared some artwork from the team working on the "next" Mass Effect. The developer is even encouraging fans to download the higher...
News Football Manager 2022 Xbox Edition Looks Set To Launch Slightly Early With Game Pass
Update: It's now live!
Update: Football Manager 2022 for PC and Xbox is now available with Game Pass. Enjoy! Original story: We've got good news! Football Manager 2022 Xbox Edition's Game Pass release time is currently set for 8pm GMT according to the Microsoft Store, which suggests it'll be availabl
Sunday7th Nov 2021
Guide Xbox Game Pass: All Games Coming Soon & Leaving Soon In November 2021
The latest Game Pass reveals and updates
Looking for a complete list of Xbox Game Pass games coming soon in November 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 November, as...
Talking Point What's Your Most Anticipated 2022 Video Game Release?
It's a big year ahead
Arguably, 2021 has been a bit of a quiet year in terms of major new game releases. If anything, it's been a time for indies to shine and for the next-gen systems to push out some new, nifty features. Unfortunately, the games to really utilise those options are far and few between - until next year. 2022 is looking to be a...
News Muoverti's New TiltBike Is Actually An Xbox-Compatible Controller
It works with games like Descenders
We weren't expecting to spot this today! Muoverti has unveiled its new range of TiltBike smart trainers, and a surprising feature is that it's actually an Xbox-compatible device, working with games such as Xbox Game Pass's Descenders. The bike is said to be "designed for athletes of all levels looking for...
News Can You Believe It? The Gears Of War Series Is Now 15 Years Old
Happy Birthday, Marcus Fenix
It might still feel like yesterday since the original Gears of War game was released on the Xbox 360, but it's actually been 15 years now. Yes, that's right - on 7th November 2006, Cliff Bleszinski and the team at Epic rolled out Marcus Fenix's very first title. The game went on to become one of the best-selling Xbox...
Saturday6th Nov 2021
Poll Did You Buy The Forza Horizon 5 Premium Add-Ons Bundle?
If so, how are you finding it so far?
It's finally arrived! Well, for some of us. Forza Horizon 5 is officially playable right now if you bought the Premium Edition of the game, and that includes the special Premium Add-Ons Bundle for Xbox Game Pass members. If you're not in the loop, this is a new offer from the Xbox team designed for Game Pass...
Guide Everything You Need To Know About Forza Horizon 5 On Xbox Game Pass
Release date, pre-install details, early access info & more!
Forza Horizon 5 is undeniably one of the biggest games to arrive on Xbox this year, with only Halo Infinite rivalling it in terms of anticipation. Releasing with Xbox Game Pass on day one, there's a lot to be excited about. Eager to get your hands on the game and want to learn more?...
News Guardians Of The Galaxy Is Getting An Xbox Patch To Address Multiple Issues
Patching up the team
Eidos-Montréal has announced that a new patch for Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy will be arriving on Xbox next week, delivering a wealth of fixes to potential issues. It's currently available on PlayStation platforms, but unfortunately it's taking a little longer to hit Xbox, most likely due to certification. For now,...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (November 6-7)
Oorah!
Call of Duty: Vanguard, Forza Horizon 5, Just Dance 2022 - there's an extremely varied selection of new titles to enjoy this weekend. There are also some new Game Pass titles to dive into, along with
Pick One Which Call Of Duty Multiplayer Is Your Favourite?
Which will it be, soldier?
To the surprise of no one, a new Call of Duty game has launched. Call of Duty: Vanguard is in the wild, offering a new multiplayer experience for fans of the series to dive into. It's a standard formula, but one that has kept the community coming back for more over and over again. Over the years, there's been a ton of...
News Master Chief's Grappleshot Takes The Spotlight In The Latest Halo Infinite Short Film
Official UNSC Archives transmission incoming
One new addition to the upcoming release Halo Infinite is the Grappleshot - you might have used it in the multiplayer. If you're curious to learn more about the new upgrade's backstory, then you should check out the latest UNSC Archives transmission, which touches on the surrounding lore. "Project...
Friday5th Nov 2021
News New Screenshots Of GTA Trilogy Remaster Revealed Via Xbox Store
Come take a look
We're a little under a week away from Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition and a few new images have surfaced for your viewing pleasure. While they're not the most exciting thing in the world, they're the best we've got since Rockstar Games has yet to release any gameplay for it. Big thanks to the Microsoft Store...
News PlayStation Exec Congratulates Xbox On Forza Horizon 5 Launch
Heart-warming
Unless you've been living under a rock, Forza Horizon 5 has been met with fantastic reviews. The result has marked it one of 2021's best-reviewed titles, making it a huge critical success. Its glowing praise has even reached as far as the realms of PlayStation, as one executive has congratulated Xbox on the game's launch. After Phil...
News Xbox Has Enabled Dolby Vision For Forza Horizon 4 And Horizon 5
Experience full-spectrum visuals on Xbox Series X|S
We've got some good news to share for Forza fans with Dolby Vision applicable displays! Both Forza Horizon 4 and Forza Horizon 5 now support the feature on Xbox Series X|S, confirmed yesterday by the Xbox team. This means that if you've got a display that supports Dolby Vision, you'll now be able...
News Bethesda Reveals Upgrade Prices For Skyrim Anniversary Edition
The bit that's not free on Game Pass
With the release of Skyrim Anniversary Edition now just a few days away on November 11th, Bethesda has finally given us some prices for the package, which isn't included for free with Xbox Game Pass. Firstly though, what do you get? The Anniversary Edition of Skyrim is basically the Special Edition (currently...
News The Xbox Mini Fridge Has Received Its First Official Unboxing Video
Looks like it'll be worth the wait
The highly-anticipated Xbox Mini Fridge will officially be available from this December, and thanks to this recent unboxing video from production company Ukonic, we've got a detailed look at the box, its contents and the fridge itself. As you can see, the fridge looks fantastic in person, and the LEDs are a neat...
Roundup Here’s What The Critics Are Saying About Call Of Duty: Vanguard
Is it another strong entry?
What would a year be without another Call of Duty? Don't worry. Vanguard is here to fill the gap for this year's entry. Reviews for the game are slowly pouring in, but there's enough out in the wild now to give us a feeling of what to expect this year. Without further adieu, here's what critics are saying about Call of...
News Thrustmaster's T248 Hybrid Drive Wheel Is Getting An Xbox Version
Perfect for Forza Horizon 5!
You may have heard about Thrustmaster's new T248 next-generation hybrid drive wheel for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, and now it's also been announced as coming to Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. More information is set to be revealed on December 2nd, but you can get a look at it below: The PlayStation...
News Rune Factory 4 Special Marks The Series' First Arrival On Xbox This December
More JRPG goodness for Xbox
Update: Finally, we have a release date! It was cutting it a bit fine, but it's been confirmed Rune Factory 4 Special will be hitting Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on December 7. It will include all content in the original release on Nintendo Switch along with free DLC known as Another Episode. Here's what...
News EA Sports PGA Tour Is 'Shifting' Its Release Date
So it's been delayed?
Hey there, golfing enthusiasts! If you were at all looking forward to EA Sports PGA Tour, we've got a bit of an update. EA has announced it's "shifting" the upcoming game's launch, so it will no longer arrive in Spring 2022. Based on the wording, fans aren't entirely sure if the release will be delayed or brought forward...
News eFootball Delays Proper Launch To Spring 2022, Offers Refunds
But a bug-fixing patch is out now
Things are sadly going from bad to worse for Konami's eFootball 2022 right now, as following the highly negative reception it received at release back in late September, its first major update has now been postponed to Spring 2022. This is the update that is essentially meant to turn the free-to-play experience...
News 343 Industries Outlines Halo Infinite's Battle Pass Plans
Learn how progression works
An extensive interview with 343 Industries has been released, going into details about Halo Infinite's Battle Pass and how it will play into the game. Halo Infinite's head of design Jerry Hook and lead progression designer Chris Blohm recently sat down with IGN to discuss everything about the upcoming multiplayer Battle...
Thursday4th Nov 2021
Review Forza Horizon 5 - An Amazing Game, But One That's A Little Too Familiar
We feel like we've been to Mexico before...
When the Forza Horizon series originally showed up on Xbox 360 in 2012, it was quite a surprise for fans of the racing genre and was perhaps the first real competitor EA’s Need for Speed series had faced in a long time. The Xbox Game Studios franchise has since gone from strength to strength and is now...
News Halo Infinite 'Collector's Edition' Quietly Revealed By Walmart
Limited to just 10,000 units
While an official announcement about this has to yet to arrive, Walmart quietly revealed the existence of a Halo Infinite Collector's Edition yesterday, which is limited to 10,000 units and very quickly went "out of stock" on the website. As highlighted by Windows Central, the bundle was retailing for $170 and was only...
News GTA: San Andreas Is Now Available To Pre-Install With Xbox Game Pass
Here we go again
We're now incredibly just a week away from the release of GTA: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition, and starting today you can pre-install the full version of GTA: San Andreas from that package with Xbox Game Pass. The file size is clocking in at almost 22GB on Xbox Series X, and you can see evidence of this below:
Roundup Here’s What The Critics Are Saying About Forza Horizon 5
Is the series still firing on all cylinders?
Xbox’s arguably first major first-party game of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S generation is upon us, as Forza Horizon 5 is finally making its way to our systems, with early access beginning as soon as this Friday. Five entries later, you’d be forgiven for thinking the series may be running out...
News Total War: Warhammer III Is Launching With Xbox Game Pass For PC
Set to arrive in February 2022
We've got more good Xbox Game Pass news to share today, as it's been revealed that Total War: Warhammer III will be launching with the service for PC in just a few short months on February 17th, 2022. The game is described as "the biggest and best Total War: Warhammer game ever, featuring six factions, nine unique...
News Two More Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (November 4)
Including It Takes Two via EA Play
It's Game Pass day! We've got two more additions to the service today, including first-person action game Kill It With Fire, and the superb co-op adventure It Takes Two for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC and/or EA Play members. Here are the new games you can download with Xbox Game Pass today:
Random Xbox Jokingly Casts Chris Pratt As Iconic Halo Character
Panic averted!
Over the past few weeks, Hollywood star Chris Pratt has seemingly been cast in every animated film under the sun. Super Mario, Garfield - where will he pop up next? Well, Xbox struck fear in everyone's hearts recently, when it was claimed the star would be voicing Halo's Mister Chief, the classic mascot created by the former community...
News Halo: The Master Chief Collection Has Some Amazing 20th Anniversary Content On The Way
We want it all!
343 Industries has shared plans to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Halo (and Xbox) as part of Halo: The Master Chief Collection, with a variety of themed content coming to the game over the next couple of months. Starting today, and running through to January 5th, 2022, the following content will be available to purchase with...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (November 4-7)
Join the fight
It's time for another batch of Free Play Days titles! Three more games are available to play for free this weekend for Xbox Live Gold members, and they're ready to download right now. So, what's on offer? We've got the previously announced Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Breakpoint, 4-player co-op game Warhammer: Vermintide 2, and the...
News Forza Horizon 5 Is Giving Out Various Loyalty Rewards At Launch
Grab yourself some free cars
Forza Horizon 5 is upon us, with the early access period starting for Premium Edition owners this Friday, and the full launch arriving next Tuesday. And if you've played Forza before, you're going to get a few loyalty rewards. As revealed on the Forza website, up to seven cars are being given out to players (available...
Video First Elden Ring Gameplay Looks Absolutely Incredible
Jaw-dropping
Where do we even begin with this? Do we start by commenting on the gorgeous art direction? Or maybe even the impressive world design? There's so much to choose from in regards to our first glimpse at Elden Ring, which is looking absolutely incredible. Bandai Namco has uploaded over 15 minutes of gameplay, diving into a little bit of...
News Don't Worry, Forza Horizon 5 Still Looks Really Impressive On Xbox One
"These guys are tech wizards"
The embargo for Forza Horizon 5 content dropped earlier this morning, along with a whole bunch of reviews, and that means comparisons between the Xbox One, Series X, Series S and PC versions of the game have hit the web. We already knew that it looked stunning on Xbox Series X (and Series S) thanks to
News Square Enix Suggests Crystal Dynamics Was A Bad Fit For Marvel’s Avengers
"It has unfortunately not proven as successful as we would have liked"
Square Enix has kind of thrown Crystal Dynamics under the bus with a recent statement that suggests the studio was not the right team for Marvel's Avengers. In Square Enix's 2021 annual report, president Yosuke Matsuda spoke about how Marvel's Avengers was not as successful as...
Video Bright Memory: Infinite Is Looking Promising In New Gameplay
Adrenaline fuelled mayhem
Ahead of its PC launch next week, FYQD has released 14 minutes of stunning Bright Memory: Infinite footage. Across the pulse-pounding 14 minutes of gameplay, the intense hybrid shooter shows you everything it’s got. One minute you’ll be gunning down foes like a Call of Duty veteran, before pulling out your sword to...
News Marvel's Midnight Suns Has Been Hit With A Big Delay
To add more story, cinematics and polish
If you thought we were out of delay season, think again. Developer Firaxis Games has announced the eagerly anticipated Marvel's Midnight Suns is being pushed back to the second half of 2022. The game was originally intended to launch in March 2022, but it's now seeing a hefty delay which could see it coming...
Wednesday3rd Nov 2021
News Here's What Time Forza Horizon 5 Early Access Begins On Xbox
For those who bought the Premium Edition
We've still got a few more days to wait until Forza Horizon 5 releases with Xbox Game Pass on November 9th, but if you've bought any version of the Premium Edition, you can start playing with early access on Friday, November 5th. You're going to get plenty of access as well, as the release time has been...
News Psychonauts 2 Update Adds A Wave Of Quality Of Life Improvements
Perfect for achievement hunters
Psychonauts 2 is one of the best games of the year, and it's just got even better. Double Fine has released a new update that not only brings a few bug fixes but also introduces a selection of quality of life improvements. The update will prove useful for any collectable hunters out there who are still tracking down...
News 12 Months Later, Black Ops Cold War's 'Zombies Onslaught' Mode Is Finally Available On Xbox
It's no longer a PlayStation exclusive
Remember this, COD fans? All the way back in October of 2020, we reported that Black Ops Cold War would be getting a PlayStation exclusive 'Zombies Onslaught' mode, but now that timed exclusivity period has finally expired. It means that as of yesterday's November 2nd update, Zombies Onslaught is available to...
News Adidas Unveils Xbox 360 Forum Mid Shoes, Launching This Week
In the US and Canada
Update (Wed 3rd Nov, 2021): Xbox has formally unveiled these Xbox 360 Forum Mid Shoes today with a new release date of November 4th in the US and Canada. They will be available at 7:00am PT via adidas.com. "With a plethora of visual throwbacks and Easter eggs that fans will love, the Xbox 360 Forum Mid is truly designed as a...
Soapbox FPS Boost For Xbox Has Been Great, But I Hope There's Still More To Come
The wishlist is neverending
It's been quite a long time now since we last heard about FPS Boost. If you don't know what it is (or you want a refresher!), it's a feature which allows the Xbox team to boost framerates for older Xbox One titles on Xbox Series X and Series S without any extra work required by the developer. So far, almost 100 games have...
News The Latest Apex Legends Update Is An Absolutely Ridiculous Size On Xbox
"We're basically re-downloading the whole game"
If you're a keen player of Apex Legends then you might have noticed that an absolutely huge update for the game went live yesterday to coincide with the release of Apex Legends: Escape, and it's particularly bad on Xbox. The download size has been reported as upwards of 70GB on Xbox consoles (which is...
News Xbox FanFest Returns Next Week With A Trivia Competition & Prizes
Will you win?
Xbox FanFest is returning on Saturday, November 13th to celebrate 20 years of Xbox, inviting players to play along in a trivia game to win exclusive prizes. The show will begin at 2pm PT / 5pm ET / 10pm BST and is accessible by opting-in on the Xbox FanFest Exclusives website. Anyone who is interested has up until November 9th to...
News Blizzard Delays Overwatch 2 And Diablo IV
Both titles are coming to Xbox
Blizzard's latest investor's call has revealed the company is now planning to launch Overwatch 2 and Diablo IV "later". Earlier this year Activision Blizzard ruled out a 2021 release, and now Blizzard wants to give both teams even more time to ensure these "anticipated titles" will be in the best state possible at...
News After Fan Backlash, Marvel's Avengers Removes Its Paid Consumables
"We apologise for not responding sooner"
Paid XP boosts were added to Marvel's Avengers last month which was met with some heavy criticism after Crystal Dynamics originally suggested it would never happen. Following such backlash, the developer has now reversed the decision and apologised. Both Hero Catalysts and Fragment Extractors were added, and...
Review Demon Turf - Solid Platformer Let Down By Lacklustre Combat
It's good to be bad
When publisher Playtonic Friends was founded and one of the first titles revealed to be released under its banner was Demon Turf, it was clear the company saw something in it. After spending the last few weeks with it, it's clear the game is a fine-tuned platformer, inspired by genre classics such as Banjo-Kazooie and Super Mario...
News New Battlefield 2042 Trailer Showcases Just How Crazy Battlefield Portal Will Be
Explosions, explosions and more explosions
EA has dropped a new trailer for Battlefield 2042, this time focusing on the mysterious Battlefield Portal component. It delivers an impressive look at the new mode and will certainly call to any fans of the series. If you haven't heard already, the new Battlefield Portal mode will allow players to mix and...
News Elden Ring Is Getting A 15-Minute Gameplay Preview This Thursday
Prepare the popcorn
We've been eagerly awaiting a lengthy look at some Elden Ring gameplay footage for a while now, and it looks like we're finally going to get it in the form of a 15-minute Gameplay Preview video this Thursday, November 4th. No further details have been provided about the video's contents. but we know that the stream will begin on...
News Ghost Recon: Breakpoint Is Free-To-Play This Weekend For Ubisoft's 35th Anniversary
Start playing this Thursday
Ubisoft has announced that Ghost Recon: Breakpoint will be free-to-play between November 4 - 7 to celebrate the company's 35th anniversary. Fans will be able to download and play the entire game between the set period, with any progression being saved and carried across to the full game for anyone who wishes to purchase...
Tuesday2nd Nov 2021
News Two More Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (November 2)
Including this 'Unpacking' puzzle game
It's Game Pass day! We've got two more additions to the service today, with one of them being a brand-new release in the form of puzzle game 'Unpacking', and the other being the Java and Bedrock editions of Minecraft for PC. Here are the new games you can download with Xbox Game Pass today: Minecraft: Java...
News Minecraft Fans Complain About The State Of The Game On Xbox
"Minecraft on Xbox is such a joke"
Minecraft has been around on Xbox for years now, but it seems some players aren't happy with how the game has been handled. A rant has skyrocketed to the top of the Xbox Series X Reddit page, claiming "Minecraft on Xbox is such a joke". The reasons include lengthy load times, a lack of Auto HDR and Quick Resume,...
News Microsoft Wants To Use The Metaverse To Build 'Full 3D Worlds' Of Xbox Games
"We absolutely plan to do so"
Alright, stick with us here. If you've never heard of the 'metaverse', it's what Meta (formerly Facebook) is calling "the next evolution of social connection." According to Mark Zuckerberg and his team, "3D spaces in the metaverse will let you socialize, learn, collaborate and play in ways that go beyond what we can...
News Battlefield 2042's Free Xbox Game Pass Trial Begins Next Week
Go on, have a taste
After the beta, you may still be on the fence with Battlefield 2042. If so, you'll be happy to know a 10-hour free trial will be available for Xbox Game Pass and EA Play members starting November 12th. As confirmed by an
News The Official Xbox Website Has Received An Early 2000s Makeover
A trip down memory lane
The 20th anniversary celebrations for Xbox are continuing, this time with the official website sporting a look reminiscent of the original Xbox console itself. On the back of the site being redesigned to have a retro Xbox 360 feel, we're now going true old school with the original Xbox. Complete with the classic logo, the...
News Turtle Beach's VelocityOne Xbox Flight Controller Goes On Sale This Wednesday
Pre-orders are ready to take off
You might remember that Turtle Beach announced a new flight control system for Xbox and PC earlier this year called the VelocityOne, and the device is officially being made available for pre-order via Turtle Beach from this Wednesday. As detailed by the Xbox team back in July, here's what you can expect from it:...
Deals All 30+ Classic Xbox Games In This Week's Sales (November 2-9)
Xbox 360 and original Xbox titles
This week's selection of Xbox Deals is now live, and alongside the usual Deals with Gold and Spotlight offerings, we've also got a LEGO Franchise Sale, ID@Xbox Big Bundle Sale and the end of the Shocktober Sale 2021! Below, we've included every single Xbox 360 and original Xbox game available over the next week,...
Review Project Zero: Maiden Of Black Water - Plenty Of Flaws, But Still Provides Effective Chills
Don't Look Now
The fifth entry in Koei Tecmo's long-running Fatal Frame franchise, Project Zero: Maiden of Black Water was originally released on WiiU back in 2014 and is, for our money, the weakest link in the series. This is a game that surrounds its signature ghost-snapping action with janky traversal mechanics and a wooden cast of characters...
Deals 200+ Games Included In This Week's Xbox Sales (November 2-9)
We're spoilt for choice once again
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! There's plenty to take advantage of once again this week, including an ID@Xbox Big Bundle Sale and LEGO Franchise Sale, along with the usual Deals with Gold and Spotlight sales. Don't forget that the Shocktober Sale and Tomb Raider 25th Anniversary Sale are...
News Skyrim Is Getting The Board Game Treatment, Pre-Orders Available Now
I used to be an adventurer like you...
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim's 10th anniversary is almost upon us and one way Bethesda is celebrating its milestone is with a brand-new board game. Known as The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - The Adventure Game, the unique take on the iconic video game is set to release in Summer 2022. As it stands, you can "back"...
News Halo Infinite Short Film Expands On Lore Surrounding Master Chief
Get some tissues
In a fairly emotional video for a game that involves you punching aliens in the face, 343 Industries has released a short film expanding on the Master Chief ahead of Halo Infinite. The story revolves around how Master Chief's energy shield was founded, and the brave task numerous marines partook in to retrieve it. Set around the...
Video Xbox Releases Forza Horizon 5 Live-Action Clip Starring Ted Lasso Star And Karol G
"I call myself the getaway driver"
In the lead-up to the release of Forza Horizon 5, Xbox has uploaded a new live-action promotional trailer. It stars the Mexican actor and filmmaker Cristo Fernández (as seen in Ted Lasso) and the Colombian singer, Karol G. In the trailer, we get to see the two speed through Mexico's many landscapes in a BMW and...
Random No Kidding, You Can Now Buy An Official Halo Soap
Shower like a Spartan with Dr. Squatch
Who wouldn't want to "shower like a Spartan" and "power up as you lather up" with an officially licensed Halo soap from Dr. Squatch?! Our dreams have been made a reality, as the Spartan Scrub is now available to purchase! Dr. Squatch describes this soap as being "equipped with Halo-inspired ingredients like...
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Feature These 15+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (November 1-5)
Another busy week ahead
Hoping for a quiet week away from game releases? Well, avert your eyes as another huge week is on the way, with titles such as Call of Duty: Vanguard and Forza Horizon 5 Premium Edition arriving on the scene. Here's everything coming to Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S this week: New Xbox Releases (November 1-5)
Guide Best Xbox Co-Op Games 2022: Multiplayer Games For Xbox One, Series X, Series S
The best local and online co-op Xbox games to play in 2022
What are the best Xbox Co-op games? Which online multiplayer and local co-op games should you play with your friends? When it comes to games that allow you to team up in order to achieve goals and work together towards victory, the Xbox family of consoles has got its fair share of excellent...
News Another Six Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass Soon (November 15)
Last chance to build the park of your dreams
Microsoft has unveiled the next set of six games that will be removed from Xbox Game Pass in the middle part of November 2021, arguably highlighted by the departures of Final Fantasy VIII HD, Planet Coaster and River City Girls. Here's the full list of games currently set to leave on November 15:...
Guide The Best Original Xbox Games Of All Time
Including exclusives & backwards compatible titles
What are the best original Xbox games ever? As much as it seems like only yesterday that we rather foolishly spent an entire student loan on a launch day Xbox with a copy of Halo: Combat Evolved, the 20th anniversary of Microsoft’s first foray into video game consoles is, in fact, now looming...
News These Nine Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (November 2-11)
It's a stacked week of additions!
The latest batch of Xbox Game Pass titles has arrived! Microsoft has today unveiled another nine games coming to the service over the next 11 days, including It Takes Two, Forza Horizon 5, GTA: San Andreas and more! Here's what's coming to Xbox Game Pass over the next week-or-so: Date Game Platform November 2
News SEGA And Microsoft Partner Up To Bring Next-Gen Games Via The Cloud
"Together we will reimagine how games get built"
In some big news over the weekend, SEGA and Microsoft announced they would be partnering up to form a "strategic alliance that explores ways for SEGA to produce large-scale, global games in a next-generation development environment built on Microsoft’s Azure cloud platform." The alliance is said to...
Guide How To Claim 2500 Bonus Microsoft Rewards Points On Xbox In November
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. November 2021's "Monthly Bonus Round" challenge has just begun, and by satisfying a few easy...
Guide The Best Free Xbox Games
30 of the best free Xbox games on Xbox One, Series X, Series S
If you're looking for a list of the best free Xbox games, you've come to the right place! From Halo Infinite to Rocket League, you'll find some amazing Xbox games you can download right now, and the best part is that you can play them without Xbox Live Gold! All you need to do is go to...
Review It Takes Two - A Magical Slice Of Co-Op Heaven
Heading to Xbox Game Pass this week!
Update: With It Takes Two arriving on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for console, PC and the cloud this Thursday, November 5th, we're taking the opportunity to republish this review so you can see what all the hype is about! Original review: When we first embarked upon It Takes Two's ten-hour journey, we knew it
News Age Of Empires 4 Team Suggests An Xbox Version Is On The Cards
The news we all wanted to hear
The latest entry in the Age of Empires series has gone down a treat ever since it launched on PC with Xbox Game Pass last week, but unfortunately the game (and the series as a whole) has yet to release on Xbox consoles. There's been very little talk about a potential Xbox version up until now, but in a recent...
News Microsoft Store Listing Suggests Halo Infinite Could Be Getting An Early Access Launch
Along with various DLCs
Halo Infinite may not be too far away now, with a release date of this December 8th, but players could potentially be getting their hands on the game even earlier judging by these newly uncovered Microsoft Store listings. As spotted by Aggiornamenti Lumia, a Twitter user who regularly scans the store for new and hidden...
News Achievement Hunters, Don't Ignore 'The Gardens Between' On Xbox Game Pass
It's leaving the service soon
Microsoft announced the next batch of games leaving Xbox Game Pass earlier today, with six titles set to depart the service on November 15th, and if you're an achievement hunter, The Gardens Between should be on your radar. The Gardens Between is a puzzle game in which you manipulate time in order to complete each...
News Battlefield 2042 Could 'Potentially' Bring 120FPS To Xbox Series X|S, Claims Dev
"Something to explore in post launch, potentially"
Battlefield 2042 is a few short weeks away from its launch on November 19th, and while some had hoped it would release with 120fps support, that's not the case. Being a fast-paced first-person shooter, it's a feature certain fans would love to see implemented, which DICE has now said could...
Random Xbox Employees Show Off Their Age Of Empires Custom Portraits
"We ride at dawn - Wololo!"
To mark the release of Age of Empires 4 on Xbox Game Pass for PC last week, various Xbox employees were gifted custom portraits inspired by the game, and we've been able to get a glimpse at them thanks to social media. Initially, GM of Xbox games marketing Aaron Greenberg shared his on Twitter, as you can see below:...
News 343 Industries Shares A Look At 'Streets', A Brand New Multiplayer Map In Halo Infinite
With more to come over the coming weeks
We've already seen some impressive maps in Halo Infinite, and the newly unveiled Streets seems to be continuing that tradition. Kickstarting a wide range of coverage from IGN (including an upcoming campaign preview), the smaller arena map is built for 4 vs. 4 play. Set within the streets of a city, the map is...
News id Software Is Hiring For A 'Long-Running Iconic Action FPS' Game
What could it be?
id Software appears to be ramping up development for a new project, which is said to be a "long-running iconic action FPS". A variety of job listings at Id Software's Texas studio have numerous openings available, many of which claim a "long-running iconic action FPS" is in development. The Skybox Artist job listing also adds that...
