Random ‘There's A Fly In My Xbox’, Says Concerned Series X Owner
"What am I meant to do?!"
News Myst Is Available Today With Game Pass, 'Reimagined' For Xbox
It's been rebuilt from the ground up
News UFL Is A Brand-New Console Football Game With Massive Ambitions
And it's taking on FIFA and eFootball
Feature These Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (August 24-27)
Prepare for the ultimate hunt
News - 2021, Week 34
Sunday29th Aug 2021
News Replaced Devs Say Phil Spencer's Reaction To The Game Was 'Out Of This World'
"It was mind-blowing"
When Replaced was first shown at the Xbox E3 Showcase this year, the reaction to the game was extremely positive. Its stylish combat, art design and soundtrack pushed the game very high up on many people's radars, Xbox boss Phil Spencer being one of them. His response was something that the team has described as "mind-blowing".
Talking Point How Are You Feeling About Halo Infinite After Recent News?
Good? Bad? In the middle?
This week has arguably been the biggest in terms of Halo Infinite news since last year's initial gameplay reveal. Following on from the announcement that it would be launching without co-op campaign support and Forge mode, we then got bombarded with a release date, reasoning behind
Random Xbox Advises Not To Name Your Child "Game Pass"
Seriously, don't do it
Xbox Game Pass is fantastic value for a subscription service, but that doesn't mean you should name your child after it. During a Gamescom 2021 live stream earlier this week, Xbox games marketing manager, Aaron Greenberg, jokingly advised fans not to call their child "Game Pass". "I also ask that no one name their baby Game...
News Assetto Corsa Competizione Is Getting A Free Xbox Series X|S Upgrade
With 4k visuals and "smooth" 60FPS gameplay
Fans of Assetto Corsa Competizione, the official GT World Challenge videogame, will be glad to hear that it's getting a free next-gen upgrade for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, although it won't arrive until February 24, 2022. The upgrade will allow for 4K visuals at a "smooth" 60FPS, along with a free...
Saturday28th Aug 2021
News Xbox 360 Gamerpics Are Getting 'Fixed' For Xbox One, Series X|S
Thanks to one particular Xbox engineer
If you're still rocking a classic Xbox 360 gamerpic you might have noticed it's got increasingly smaller whenever a new generation arrives. There's normally a grey background on it as well. Fortunately, Xbox will soon be updating how these pictures look after Twitter user @noukon earlier this week noted how...
Soapbox Help, I'm On A Nostalgic Trip Through The Multiverse Of Spider-Man Xbox Games
Web-slinging through history
This week has been a nostalgic week for Spider-Man fans. The release of the Spider-Man: No Way Home trailer - which re-introduced some classic villains via the multiverse - instantly became the most-watched trailer within a 24 hour period, beating the likes of Avengers: Endgame. It's an incredible achievement, and unless...
Pick One Which Of These Is Your Favourite Saints Row Game?
Remember, you can only pick one!
It's time for another round of Pick One! This week, to celebrate the announcement of a Saints Row reboot heading to Xbox in February 2022, we thought we'd take a look back at the history of the beloved series on Xbox. Every single Saints Row game has been on Xbox, ever since the first one all the way back in 2006...
News Moonglow Bay Devs: Joining Up With Xbox Game Pass Has Been 'So Chill'
"I'd be happy working with them again"
Earlier this year, some negative reports regarding PlayStation's handling of indie games surfaced which raised a few eyebrows. It's a sad affair if that's how certain titles are handled, but luckily, the general consensus seems to be that working with Xbox is an entirely different experience. The developers at...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 28-29)
It's all about Psychonauts 2 for us
Welcome to the weekend! It's been an extremely busy week in the world of Xbox, and there's plenty to check out over the next couple of days including Psychonauts 2 and Myst on Xbox Game Pass, three more Free Play Days titles and a massive Gamescom 2021 sale
Friday27th Aug 2021
News Saints Row Team: We Aren't Backing Down, But We Understand The 'Knee Jerk' Reaction
"It’s a shock, we get it"
Update: As promised, a new Saints Row trailer has been shared today with extra gameplay footage. Original story: Ever since the announcement of the Saints Row reboot earlier this week, the opinion from the community has been very divided. Some love it, some hate
News UFL Is A Brand-New Console Football Game With Massive Ambitions
And it's taking on FIFA and eFootball
We were treated to a very short and intriguing look at something called UFL during Gamescom Opening Night Live earlier this week, which is a console football game aiming to take on FIFA and eFootball in the future. UFL has been in development for five years already, and will be a free-to-play game centring...
News Bethesda Shares Videos Of Three Dazzling Locations In Starfield
Which location calls to you the most?
We may be over a year away from the release of Starfield on Xbox Game Pass, but that hasn't stopped Bethesda from sharing multiple new videos, highlighting three various locations from the upcoming space RPG. The very brief, but stunning looks, give an insight into the concept art behind three distinct locales:...
Video Saints Row Drops A More Extensive Trailer Following Fan Backlash
Feeling better about it now?
As promised, a new taste of Saints Row has been delivered from developer Volition and publisher Deep Silver, following an increasing amount of fan backlash after its initial reveal at Gamescom Opening Night Live earlier this week. The original CGI trailer for the game was met with a huge amoun
News Xbox Adds Halo Infinite Dynamic Background For Series X|S Owners
Get ready for Master Chief's new game
Arguably the biggest announcement of Gamescom this year was 343 Industries and Microsoft locking in a launch date for the highly anticipated Halo Infinite. In case you missed it, it's arriving on Xbox One, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X and PC on 8th December. In the lead-up to the game's launch, Microsoft has...
News Insurgency: Sandstorm Brings Its Tactical Co-Op FPS To Xbox This September
Fight towards victory in intense co-op and PvP battles
The popular PC team-based, tactical FPS shooter Insurgency: Sandstorm has finally been given a release date for consoles, with the Xbox version landing on September 29, available to pre-order now. Insurgency: Sandstorm will allow you to "engage in realistic modern firefights in the definitive...
News Strangely, Halo Infinite Won't Give You XP For Just Playing Matches
This ain't it, Chief
One of the most addictive loops for multiplayer games is the promise of constant rewards for in-game kills and winning matches - it's what keeps people coming back for more. But what if that dangling carrot was taken away and instead replaced with in-game challenges that needed to be completed to progress? That's exactly what...
News Xbox Mini Fridges Still 'On Track' For 2021 Release, Says Exec
Just tell us where to send our money
What's the most anticipated release of the year? Halo Infinite? Forza Horizon 5? No, it's those Xbox Series X mini fridges, and GM of Xbox Games Marketing Aaron Greenberg has confirmed they're still coming in 2021. Greenberg highlighted the fridges in response to a comment on Twitter yesterday, noting that...
News The Atari VCS Might Be Getting Support For Xbox Game Pass
"Atari will work on building out the content it offers"
The Atari VCS, a "completely modern gaming and video computer system, blending the best of consoles and PCs", is seemingly planning to add support for Xbox Game Pass titles as part of Xbox Cloud Gaming "in the coming months". This is according to the company's recent annual results filing,...
Reaction Gamescom Has Proved Not Everything Needs A Digital Showcase
Maybe it's time for a change?
There have been so many digital events this year that we've lost count. It feels like only yesterday we were covering E3, but that was June! Flash forward a few weeks and here we are at Gamescom with some new showcases to capture our attention. The main two have been Xbox's Gamescom stream, and of course, Gamescom...
Interview Moonglow Bay - Wholesome Beginnings And The Freedom Of Xbox Game Pass
"Players are going to be surprised by the game's depth"
Moonglow Bay has been growing a wave of anticipation since its announcement earlier in 2021, and the Xbox Game Pass title finally has a release date of October 7! As a result, we sat down with developer Bunnyhug about the upcoming fishing RPG. Talking about its wholesome roots and the joys of...
Roundup Elden Ring Previews Suggest It Will Be Worth The Wait
January can't come soon enough
Elden Ring is one of the most anticipated games in a long time. The levels of hype are astronomical and the fanbase is foaming at the mouth to learn more about the next title by FromSoftware. Luckily, a ton of previews have surfaced today dropping a boatload of new information. From being able to fast travel from...
News Catdog And April O'Neil Join The Ring For Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl
A match made in heaven
Following a similar tradition to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate in dramatically revealing new fighters, Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl closed out last night's Future Games Show with the unveiling of two new playable characters - Catdog and April O'Neil. After a 90 minute showcase in which the live chat was screaming for the fighter...
Thursday26th Aug 2021
News Myst Is Available Today With Game Pass, 'Reimagined' For Xbox
It's been rebuilt from the ground up
It's been a busy couple of days in the world of Xbox, including the brand's Gamescom 2021 Showcase and attendance at Gamescom Opening Night Live, but don't forget that we've got another major Game Pass title dropping today! After 28 long years, the classic PC adventure game
News Razer, Seagate Announce Halo Infinite Headset & USB Game Drives
To celebrate Halo's 20th anniversary
If yesterday's news of a Halo Infinite special edition Xbox Series X console and Elite Controller wasn't exciting enough, then maybe these new accessories will whet your appetite. Razer has unveiled a Halo Infinite Edition Razer Kaira Pro headset, whereas Seagate has announced a special edition
News Here Are Your Xbox Games With Gold For September 2021
Another four games are on the way
Microsoft has officially announced all four Xbox Games With Gold titles for September 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 September: Xbox Series X / Xbox...
News Replaced Devs On Xbox Game Pass: Developers Should Grab This Opportunity And Never Look Back
"We weren't thinking for more than five seconds about it"
Xbox Game Pass is perfect for consumers. As members of the service, we'll gladly take numerous games entering the service day one, additional perks, and embrace the money we've saved over the years. It's also extremely beneficial from a developer's standpoint too - at least according to the...
News 343 Industries Explains The Lack Of Halo Infinite Campaign Footage
"We will absolutely show campaign gameplay..."
The lack of Halo Infinite campaign gameplay this year has been frustrating for many fans. After last year's showing, which left a sour taste in the community's mouths, 343 Industries really needs to win back a lot of players for its campaign. Don't worry, the developer isn't tone-deaf and there's...
Random Xbox Tweets The Perfect Response To Halo Infinite Leak
Seeing the funny side of it
Xbox and 343 Industries had some major news to share regarding Halo Infinite's release date of December 8 today at Gamescom Opening Night Live, but unfortunately it leaked much earlier in the day. Nevertheless, the Xbox social media team saw the funny side of it, taking to Twitter after the official announcement to issue...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (August 26-29)
"Enter mankind’s greatest conflict"
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 Elder Scrolls Online, which has been included with Free Play Days since last week, EA's most...
News Park Beyond Is A Wacky Theme Park Management Game Coming To Xbox Series X And Series S
Will you be taking a ride?
Move over Planet Coaster, there's some competition on the horizon, as Bandai Namco is bringing Park Beyond to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S sometime in 2022. Developed by Limbic Entertainment, the team behind Tropico 6, the hook for this theme park management sim is to go larger-than-life. While Planet Coaster is very...
News Don't Worry, Scorn Is Still Scheduled To Hit Xbox Game Pass This Year
Fingers crossed!
Scorn has been relatively quiet so far in 2021. Last year it was treated to gameplay footage and other news, but in 2021 it seems to have dropped off the face of the earth. However, a recent Xbox Game Pass for PC montage shown at Gamescom Opening Night Live revealed it's still scheduled to arrive this year. In a blink and you'll...
Interview Replaced - How Disney's Hercules And Batman Inspired This Upcoming Xbox Game Pass Title
"I think the journey has only just started for us"
Replaced made waves when it was first shown back at Xbox's E3 Showcase earlier this year, and has now made another mighty impression with a new trailer at Gamescom Opening Night Live. It's had such an impact, even the head of Xbox Phil Spencer took to social media to rave about the game earlier this...
Poll Are You Happy With September 2021's Xbox Games With Gold?
What do you make of the selection?
Microsoft has officially announced September 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 Warhammer: Chaosbane and Mulaka, along with Xbox 360 (backwards...
News Saints Row 2022 Will Be A 'Complete Reboot' With A 'Brand-New Tone'
"It was a pretty easy decision to go back to our roots"
The reveal of Saints Row at Gamescom Opening Night Live 2021 yesterday wasn't exactly a surprise, but it was great to finally see it in action - albeit briefly. While we'll most likely hear more news over the coming months before its February 25, 2022 release date, some more details about the...
News The Halo Infinite Xbox Series X Is Already Going For $1,000+ On eBay
No surprises there, then
In a move which all of us pretty much predicted, the Limited Edition Halo Infinite Xbox Series X (announced yesterday at Gamescom Opening Night Live) is selling out incredibly fast when it goes live, with fans desperate to get one. And, in another very unsurprising turn of events, they're already being sold at a significant...
News Xbox Exclusive CrossfireX Gets A New Multiplayer Trailer
Prepare for battle
As part of this year's Gamescom, the upcoming team-based FPS CrossfireX got a new trailer. In case you've missed our previous coverage, it's a collaborative venture between Remedy Entertainment and Smilegate Entertainment. The new video shows off the game's multiplayer modes. As impressive as it looks, admittedly it's got a lot...
News Black Desert Dev Shows Off Its New 'Creature-Collecting' Game
Introducing DokeV
Pearl Abyss - the South Korean developer behind the MMO Black Desert - shared its premiere gameplay trailer of DokeV at Gamescom's Opening Night Live. It's been described as a "creature-collecting" game featuring plenty of "open world action-adventure" and seems to have a little bit of everything else, too. Though, one thing it's...
News Portal And Halo Inspired Shooter Splitgate Launches Season Zero
New map, battle pass, game modes and more...
Following on from the news last week that the free-to-play team-based shooter Splitgate had reached 10 million downloads in less than a month, 1047 Games has now officially launched Season 0. There is a reimagined version of the original map Karman Station, a new battle pass with 100 levels of brand new...
Video Watch The Future Games Show At Gamescom Here
Featuring world premieres and new gameplay
Update: The Future Games Show is now over, but you can watch the full replay above! Original story: Welcome to the Future Games Show at Gamescom 2021! Today's stream will profile over 40 games from a variety of publishers including Frontier Developments, Team17, Koch Media and Tripwire Interactive. The...
Wednesday25th Aug 2021
News It's Happening, Halo Infinite Is Getting A Limited Edition Xbox Series X
Available to pre-order starting today
We were wondering when the first limited edition Xbox Series X would arrive, and now we've got it in the form of a Halo Infinite edition set to release on November 15! Halo is also getting a special Xbox Elite Wireless Controller, too. The Halo Infinite Xbox Series X is available to pre-order from today for...
News The Halo Infinite Xbox Elite Controller Arrives This November, Pre-Order Now
With a custom design inspired by the Master Chief’s iconic armor
In addition to the Limited Edition Halo Infinite Xbox Series X announced earlier today, it's also been revealed that Halo Infinite is getting a limited Xbox Elite Series 2 controller, arriving this November for $199.99 USD. The controller can be pre-ordere
Guide Psychonauts 2: How To Solve Hollis’ Hot Streak Pharmacy Mental Connection Puzzle
Another brain teaser
Having solved the Hollis Classroom Mental Connection puzzle earlier on in Psychonauts 2, you may think you're equipped to handle whatever the game has to throw at you in regards to these conundrums. We thought the same until we entered Hollis' mind again for an even tricker round. This time, you're tasked to connect multiple...
News The Next Saints Row Is Officially Heading To Xbox In February 2022
The saints are back
After some not so subtle teases, a reboot of the Saints Row franchise has been announced, arriving for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on February 25, 2022. The reboot will be set in a new fictional city riddled with violence and crime. You'll be engaging in classic shooting, driving and other ludicrous open-world...
News Halo Infinite Has An Official Release Date, Launches This December
Join the fight
After the Microsoft Store accidentally leaked the release date earlier today, we now have official confirmation that Halo Infinite is arriving for Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and PC on December 8. Of course, the multiplayer will be free-to-play, as previously confirmed, and the campaign will be available to purchase...
Guide Psychonauts 2: How To Find The Astronaut Ice Cream For The Scavenger Hunt
Possibly the trickiest Scavenger Hunt item to find
Throughout Psychonauts 2 you'll gain a couple of additional side missions. The first one you get will be the Scavenger Hunt side quest, and while most of the items are pretty easy to find, some are a bit trickier - the Astronaut Ice Cream is one of the most notable. This one is a bit more hidden...
Video Watch Gamescom Opening Night Live 2021 Here
Reveals, updates and "other surprises"
Update: The show is now over, but we've provided a roundup of all the major reveals here at Pure Xbox! Original story: Welcome! We've only just cooled down from Xbox's Gamescom 2021 Showcase yesterday, and now we're already diving straight ahead into Gamescom Opening Night Live, which promises reveals,...
News Microsoft Rewards Is Giving Away Hundreds Of Points With Psychonauts, Forza & Madden
And they're all accessible via Xbox Game Pass
We all know how generous Microsoft Rewards can be, but this really is taking things to the next level, as three separate punch cards are now live on Xbox for Psychonauts 2, Forza Horizon 5 and Madden NFL 22. All of them are offering 250 points for completing just one achievement, and the best bit is...
News PlayStation Exec Congratulates Xbox On The Launch Of Psychonauts 2
Head of PS Studios praises the "great reception"
Double Fine's Psychonauts 2 has been a long time coming, but it's finally arrived on Xbox Game Pass for console, PC and Xbox Cloud Gaming today, and a PS4 version is also available (playable on PS5 through backwards compatibility). To commemorate the launch, PlayStation Studios boss Hermen Hulst has...
Roundup Here's What Was Revealed At Gamescom Opening Night Live 2021
Missed the event? Here's a recap
Weren't able to catch Gamescom Opening Night Live earlier today? No worries! You can always go back and watch the on-demand version for yourself (it's a two-hour event), 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...
News The Microsoft Store Appears To Have Leaked Halo Infinite's Release Date
Coming this December?
The lack of Halo Infinite news at Xbox's Gamescom 2021 Showcase was a bit strange, but it's been suggested we may hear more during Gamescom Opening Night Live. The evidence seems to be stacking in that favour, as one of the Microsoft Store pages has reportedly updated the game's listing with a December 8 release date. The...
Guide Psychonauts 2: How To Get A Brain For Nick
Nick a brain
A fair few hours into Psychonauts 2, after your first major mission, the game will open up with quite a few quest objectives. One is to help a character known as Nick, who is looking for a brain. While the game points you in the right direction, once there it can be a little confusing as to what you need to do, so we've broken it down...
Video Here's The First Next-Gen Gameplay Of Call Of Duty: Vanguard
Feast your eyes
As promised for Gamescom Opening Night Live, a first-look at raw next-gen footage of Call of Duty: Vanguard has been shared. In terms of the gameplay, it's the usual Call of Duty fluff. Explosions, sneaking around and a couple of stunning set-pieces for good measure. It looks absolutely gorgeous, clearly taking advantage of next-gen...
News Phil Spencer: Xbox Cloud Gaming On Console Has Changed How I Discover New Games
To no surprise, the Xbox boss is a huge fan
While the majority of Xbox's Gamescom 2021 Showcase was relatively low key, one standout was the confirmation that Cloud Gaming would be coming to consoles this holiday season. It will allow Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S players to to stream games from the cloud without being forced to download...
News Marvel's Midnight Suns Brings Its Superhero Tactical RPG To Xbox In March 2022
Avengers assemble!
After numerous rumours throughout the year, 2K Games has finally announced Marvel's Midnight Suns, a tactical RPG coming from Firaxis, the team behind the X-Com series. It's heading to Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S in March 2022. No gameplay was shown, but it's said to be similar to the traditional X-Com gameplay. A...
News XEL is A 'Gorgeous Sci-Fi Zelda-Like' Heading To Xbox Series X And Series S In 2022
Another Zelda clone for the collection
There's been a huge surge of Zelda inspired titles recently. Death's Door, Baldo: The Guardian Owls and now XEL, a vibrant adventure coming to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S in 2022. XEL is being developed by Tiny Roar and promises a huge overworld littered with dungeons, ac
News State Of Decay 2 Is Adding A Remaster Of The First Game's Map
Return to Trumbull Valley September 1st
Undead Labs has announced the 'Homecoming Update' for its zombie survival game State of Decay 2. On 1st September, the map from the original State of Decay game will be added to the second game's Juggernaut Edition as a fully remastered and open-world playable area. "In this new version of the iconic map,...
News Psychonauts 2 Is Now Available With Xbox Game Pass
And it includes touch controls with xCloud
The day has come! Double Fine's much-anticipated Psychonauts 2 is now finally available on Xbox Game Pass for Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC and Xbox Cloud Gaming, so you can start playing right now! If you haven't been keeping up with it, the game is a sequel to 2005's Psychonauts and serves...
Poll How Would You Grade Gamescom Opening Night Live 2021?
Give us your verdict
The dust is now beginning to settle on today's Gamescom Opening Night Live! 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've also provided a full recap of all the announcements that occurred as part of the show. So, all things considered, what grade would you give...
News Surprise, Little Nightmares 2's Xbox Series X And Series S Upgrade Is Now Available
A free upgrade for all owners
We knew it was coming but didn't know when, but as of today, Little Nightmares 2: Enhanced Edition is now available as a free upgrade for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, accessible to owners of the Xbox One version. The upgrade is aiming to dial up the spooks with an increased resolution on shadows, increased...
News Stray Blade Brings More 'Metroidvania' And 'Souls-Like' Action To Xbox In 2022
Get ready to battle glorious legendary foes
During this year's Xbox's Gamescom showcase, 505 Games and Point Black Games announced the action RPG Stray Blade for Xbox Series X|S. It's coming to these systems in 2022 and is described as having both "Metroidvania" elements and "Souls-like" combat. The player is tasked with fighting for their freedom,...
News Riders Republic's Xbox Open Beta Is Now Available Until August 28
Get riding!
Ubisoft invited certain players into a closed Riders Republic beta over the weekend, but now the invitation has been extended to everyone until August 28. It's playable for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S owners, and can be downloaded via the
News LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Gets A New Gameplay Trailer, Coming Spring 2022
The force will be with you, always
LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga has just dropped its first trailer in an entire year with the confirmation of a Spring 2022 release window. Yes, they're really making us wait for this one, folks! The trailer didn't reveal too much we didn't already know, but the gameplay did confirm intergalactic travel between...
News Jurassic World Evolution 2 Finds A Way On Xbox This November
Pre-orders are now live
Today's Gamescom Opening Night Live event gave us another look at Jurassic World Evolution 2, set to arrive for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on November 9, with pre-orders available now. The game is said to build upon 2018's Jurassic World Evolution with a new narrative campaign featuring iconic characters,...
Guide How To Watch Today's Xbox Gamescom Opening Night Live Event
Including reveals, updates and "other surprises"
The Gamescom festivities kicked off yesterday with Xbox's 90-minute showcase, and now we're ramping things up even further today (Wednesday, August 25) with the two-hour Gamescom Opening Night Live event. So far, we know that a Saints Row reboot will be making an appearance duri
Guide Psychonauts 2: How To Solve The Hollis Classroom Mental Connection Puzzle
Learn the ways of mental connection
The first of the new abilities you'll unlock in Psychonauts 2 is Mental Connection, a grappling hook that can be used to hook onto thoughts. You unlock the ability after entering Hollis Foresythe's brain for the first time, and while it initially may be straightforward to use, the finale of the level introduces a...
Guide Psychonauts 2: How To Unlock Photo Mode
Snap!
With every game these days, photo mode is one of the features many players have come to expect. Luckily, Psychonauts 2 has a photo mode, and while you may be inclined to try it out straight away, it's not as simple as that. It's a few hours into the game before you can unlock photo mode, and can actually be missed entirely if you're not...
News Sea Of Thieves Embarks On A Borderlands Crossover Promotion
Get a ship set straight from the vaults of Pandora
Rare has had tremendous success with its Sea of Thieves Pirates of the Caribbean Tall Tales expansion - experiencing a record-breaking month with over 4.8 million pirates sailing the seas in June. Following the announcement of the Disney crossover, Rare said
Tuesday24th Aug 2021
Random ‘There's A Fly In My Xbox’, Says Concerned Series X Owner
"What am I meant to do?!"
Sometimes somebody tells a story that's so bizarre, you just have to share it. In the case of this poor soul, their console was seemingly attacked by some flies who flew into their Xbox Series X with disastrous results. As shared by Reddit user The Blue Wizard, the vents on the top of their Xbox Series X have proven to do...
News Humble Games Is Bringing These Nine Indies To Xbox Game Pass At Launch
A ton of exciting titles
If you thought Xbox Game Pass couldn't get bigger, Humble Games has announced these nine indie titles will be launching onto the service. Not only that, but they will be available on day one! Archvale: Embark on a journey to find the ruins of a long-believed mythic arch in this colorful hybrid between classic RPGs and...
Roundup Here's What Was Revealed At Xbox's Gamescom 2021 Showcase
Missed the event? Here's a recap
Weren't able to catch Xbox's Gamescom 2021 show earlier today? No worries! You can always go back and watch the on-demand version for yourself (it's a 90-minute event), 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...
News Xbox One Insiders Continue To Report 'Black Screen Of Death' Issues
"Factory reset here I come..."
An issue has been plaguing Xbox One users for a while now, christened the 'Black Screen of Death'. It seems to only affect members of the Xbox Insider program, and essentially renders the console useless. In just the past few days, Microsoft has issued a variety of updates to Insiders suggesting this issue has been...
News I Am Fish Is Swimming Onto Xbox Game Pass At Launch This September
A charming, physics-based adventure
Curve Digital has announced today that the "charming, physics-based adventure" known as I Am Fish will be launching for Xbox on September 16, and better yet, it'll also be included with Xbox Game Pass for console and PC. The game will see you "swim, roll, glide, chomp, flip flop, inflate, fly and bite your way...
Deals All Classic Xbox Games In This Week's Sales (August 24-31)
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 ID Super Saver Sale and a huge Gamescom sale... but the latter is limited to Europe only. Below, we've included every single Xbox 360 and original Xbox game available over the next...
Deals 450+ Xbox Games On Offer This Week, Including A Huge Gamescom Sale
But only Europe gets the Gamescom sale
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! This selection is absolutely huge if you're in Europe this week thanks to a special Gamescom sale, while everyone also gets Deals with Gold, Spotlight and ID Super Saver offers as well. We've highlighted just a few of the most notable Xbox games offers in this...
News Crusader Kings 3 Is Jumping To Xbox Series X|S With Game Pass
The critically-acclaimed PC strategy title
Update (Tue 24th Aug, 2021 21:45 BST): It's now been made official as part of Xbox's Gamescom 2021 Showcase that Crusader Kings 3 is heading to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, possibly as a next-gen exclusive. This version is said to "take advantage of the many strengths of the system", including...
News Xbox Cloud Gaming Is Officially Coming To Consoles This Holiday
Discover new games with the click of a button
We'd known for a while now that Xbox Cloud Gaming was coming to console at some point, following its previously successful launch for mobile and PC, and now we have an official release window of holiday 2021. It will be made available for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate users, and it will be as simple as...
News Psychonauts 2 Loads Ridiculously Fast On Xbox Series X & Series S
Twice as fast as the PlayStation 5
It's no secret that Psychonauts 2 has been tailored for the Xbox Series X and Series S. Since Microsoft's acquisition of Double Fine, resources were used to create a next-gen specific version for Xbox, and the results have paid off. A new analysis from YouTuber ElAnalistaDeBit has looked into the loading times for...
Poll How Would You Grade Xbox's Gamescom 2021 Showcase?
Give us your verdict
The dust is now beginning to settle on today's Xbox Gamescom 2021 Showcase! 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've also provided a full recap of all the announcements that occurred as part of the show. So, all things considered, what grade would you give...
Video Watch Today's Xbox Gamescom 2021 Showcase Here
Updates on the biggest games coming soon to Xbox
Update: The event is now over, but we've rounded up all the major reveals here at Pure Xbox! Original story: Welcome! It's time for the Xbox Gamescom 2021 showcase, which will "share the latest updates and gameplay for some of the biggest games coming soon to Xbox." It's already been confirmed that...
News Here Are The Release Times For Psychonauts 2 On Xbox Game Pass
No need to be psychic for these times
After those incredible reviews of Psychonauts 2 yesterday, you'll no doubt be eager to jump in as soon as the game goes live on Xbox Game Pass. Fortunately, won't have to wait too long, as it's expected to arrive relatively early. As revealed by the
News Microsoft Flight Simulator Is Getting A Major Online Racing Expansion
Competitive multiplayer is on the way this year
Asobo Studio has announced that Microsoft Flight Simulator is adding competitive multiplayer with a new expansion later in 2021 in the form of Reno Air Races, "allowing you to race against your friends and pilots around the world". Available this fall, the "major" first expansion for Flight Sim will...
News Into The Pit Brings Fast-Paced Roguelite Action To Xbox Game Pass This October
Time to die again
If you're hardcore and you've already beaten Hades multiple times, then get ready for another tough challenge, as Into the Pit is bringing more roguelite action to Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and PC via Xbox Game Pass on October 19. Utilising a first-person perspective, developer Nullpointer Games is allowing you to use...
Video Prepare To Have Your Mind Blown By The First Eight Minutes Of Forza Horizon 5
In all its 4K glory
There's no denying Forza Horizon 5 is an absolute stunner. It looked gorgeous even during the 1080p Xbox Gamescom 2021 stream, and now the 4K footage has dropped, delivering the full jaw-dropping experience in all its glory. Playground Games has released footage of the first eight minutes of the game, and anyone who has played...
News Forza Horizon 5 Is Getting A Limited Edition Xbox Controller
And you can pre-order it now
It was revealed as part of today's Xbox Gamescom 2021 Showcase that Forza Horizon 5 is being treated to an official limited edition Xbox Wireless Controller, and it's available to pre-order now with a release date of November 9. The controller includes all the same features as the standard Xbox Series X and Xbox Series...
News Don't Worry, It Looks Like Halo Infinite Will Be At Gamescom Opening Night Live
Let's hope so!
Let's address the elephant in the room - Halo Infinite wasn't part of today's Xbox Gamescom 2021 Showcase, and many had anticipated we might have been treated to new footage and/or a release date at the event. Don't be too disappointed, as while we're admittedly basing this on teases and speculation, it does sound like Halo might...
Random Halo Infinite's 'Craig The Brute' Meme Shows Up At WWE Raw
"Climb the ladder kid, make yourself famous!"
Although the first look at Halo Infinite wasn't necessarily well received last year, an unlikely hero - or should we say meme - was born. We're talking about 'Craig the Brute'. Since then, the community has embraced this character in all sorts of ways, and 343 Industries is even planning on gi
Video Here's A New Look At The Gunk, Coming To Xbox Game Pass This December
It's alive!
It's felt like an eternity since we last saw The Gunk in action, but fear not, a new short but sweet gameplay trailer aired during Xbox's Gamescom 2021 stream. Not only does it prove it's very much real, but it's also coming this December to Xbox Game Pass. While the trailer omitted a release date, an
News Embr Is Heating Up Some Multiplayer Mayhem On Xbox This September
Fight fire with fire
Embr, a multiplayer-focused game in which players take the roles of firefighters, is coming to Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S on September 23. The game has been in early access on PC for a while now but is finally making its way to consoles. Be warned though, don't go in expecting a serious depiction of life as a...
Video Dying Light 2 Gameplay Trailer Delves Into Parkour, Zombies And Choices
A little bit of everything
Kicking off Xbox's Gamescom 2021 stream, Dying Light 2 came barging in with a brand-new gameplay trailer, filled with action and consequences. The trailer, which is being dubbed 'Decide the Fate of the City', gave us a look at a little bit of everything. The gorgeous 4K footage showcases improvements in the series'...
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Feature These Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (August 24-27)
Prepare for the ultimate hunt
It's time for another weekly Xbox new releases roundup, and this week is dominated by two major releases in the form of Double Fine's Psychonauts 2 (also on Game Pass!) along with the survival shooter Aliens: Fireteam Elite. Also, the classic 1993 PC title Myst is coming to Xbox for the first time, and again, it's...
Review Psychonauts 2 - Bigger, Better And Crazier, Another GOTY Contender
Absolutely mental
Replaying the first Psychonauts this year felt as though we'd slipped back into our younger selves, sat in front of the TV on a Saturday morning watching cartoons. It has such a wonderful atmosphere, with characters we love, a world that's a delight to explore, and a beautiful insight into mental health that's portrayed with ease...
Review Aliens: Fireteam Elite - A Survival Shooter That's All About The Action
A mostly great squad-based Xeno shooter. Mostly.
Diving into Cold Iron Studios' Aliens: Fireteam Elite for the very first time - especially if your last videogame experience of this universe was Alien: Isolation - it's probably best to adjust your expectations ever so slightly. This isn't some slow-burn horror effort, tension-filled corridor crawler...
News Assassin's Creed Odyssey Is Officially Getting A 60FPS Boost For Xbox Series X, Series S
"Missing Ancient Greece?"
Ubisoft has issued the very exciting news for Assassin's Creed fans today that 2018's Assassin's Creed Odyssey is getting a free boost from 30fps to 60fps for Xbox Series X|S as soon as tomorrow, August 24. It's worth noting that this has nothing to do with Microsoft's FPS Boost feature, and is instead an official patch,...
News Xbox's Gamescom Stream Will Be 90 Minutes Long, No New Reveals Or Major Surprises
Settle in
Xbox is set to host a Gamescom stream tomorrow evening (August 24) at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm GMT / 7pm CET. While the advertising for the show is hyping it up, Xbox exec Aaron Greenberg has come forward to temper expectations. According to an Xbox Wire post, the show will be 90 minutes long, but Greenberg added on Twitter that fans should...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Aliens: Fireteam Elite
A facehugger or a chestburster?
Having only being announced a few months back, Aliens: Fireteam Elite is here to offer some manic co-operative action. Ahead of its launch on August 24, reviews for the game have dropped today. Here at Pure Xbox, we gave the game a 7/10, praising how it replicates the the feel of the films and solid co-op gameplay...
Guide Everything You Need To Know About Psychonauts 2 On Xbox Game Pass
Game details, release times, pre-load info & more
Psychonauts 2 is launching this week, and if you haven't checked out our review already, you should know that it's an absolute masterpiece! Of course, with stellar reviews across the board, no doubt many Xbox owners who haven't checked out the series before will be wondering what this is all
News 2K's Relationship With WWE Has Reportedly Become 'Seriously Strained'
"It just hasn’t been a fun place to be"
It's been a busy couple of days for the wrestling world and WWE's 2K series in general, with a brand-new trailer and release date of March 2022 cropping up for WWE 2K22 over the weekend, which is later than usual for the series. We've been hearing good things about how the game is shaping up, but even so, a...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Psychonauts 2
Worth losing your mind over?
After what feels like an eternity, Double Fine's Psychonauts 2 is finally releasing for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S with Xbox Game Pass on Wednesday, August 25. It's been a long wait! Fortunately, it's also been worth the wait, as it's been getting superb reviews across the board, including here at Pure...
Guide Xbox At Gamescom 2021: Everything You Need To Know
The date, time and details for this year's Xbox stream
Gamescom 2021 has crept up on us, with the festivities getting started tomorrow, August 24 with a special Xbox stream that will "share the latest updates and gameplay for some of the biggest games coming soon to Xbox." Here's a bit of what you can look forward to during the event: "You’ll...
News Bad News, Call Of Duty: Vanguard's August Alpha Won't Be On Xbox
And the beta arrives a week later than PlayStation
Following the reveal of Call of Duty: Vanguard last week, Activision has revealed that the first public Alpha test for the game begins this weekend, but unfortunately it's only going to be available to PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 owners. "From August 27 at 10 AM PT to August 29 at 10 AM PT,...
PSA Xbox's Gamescom Event Will Be Streamed In 1080p This Tuesday
A 4K upload will be available after the show
Xbox is coming in hot tomorrow (August 24) with its very own Gamescom stream. While the show won't be packing any big reveals or new announcements, it will be a 90 minute showcase dedicated to upcoming games for the rest of 2021. Much like Xbox's E3 Showcase, the event will be streamed at 1080p/60fps...
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