News Another Seven Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass Soon (January 15)
Update: Kingdom Hearts 3 added to the list
News Three Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (January 4)
All previously unannounced
News The Ubisoft+ Subscription Service Is Officially Coming To Xbox
Update: No sign of Game Pass though
Feature These 15+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (January 17-21)
It's a huge week for Game Pass
News - January, 2022
Monday31st Jan 2022
News Sony Boss Tells PlayStation Owners To 'Expect More Acquisitions'
Hold onto your butts
It's really kicking off now. Microsoft has bought Activision, Sony has bought Bungie, and now PlayStation boss Jim Ryan has told GamesIndustry.biz's Chris Dring to "expect more" acquisitions from Sony and the blue brand. Dring mentioned this while explaining that Sony's acquisition of Bungie wasn't a knee-jerk reaction to Xbox...
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (February 1-4)
Fight the infected in a post-apocalyptic open world
We all know what the big release of this week is — after years of waiting, Dying Light 2 is finally getting a release on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on February 4th. Don't forget that Life is Strange Remastered is also arriving on February 1st, and
News Xbox Series S 'xScreen' Starts Shipping Next Month
Xbox on-the-go
We gotta admit, the xScreen attachment for Xbox Series S looks a great bit of kit. Sure, you still need a power outlet to plug and play so it's not a 100% portable system, but the idea of having the screen right there, attached to the box is oddly appealing. Well, if it's appealing to you too then, good news. The screen attachment...
News Sony Acquiring Bungie For $3.6 Billion, Studio Will Remain Multiplatform
Another major acquisition
What is happening this year?! Just weeks after Microsoft announced it was acquiring Activision for a little under $70 billion, Sony has now announced that it is acquiring Destiny (and former Halo) studio Bungie for $3.6 billion. However, it's been confirmed that Bungie will remain a multiplatform studio with the ability...
News The First Two Of February 2022's Xbox Games With Gold Are Now Available
"Engage in mind-blowing flow combat"
You can now begin downloading the first batch of February 2022's Xbox Games With Gold titles (one day early!), which are the Xbox One game Broken Sword 5 and Xbox 360 game Hydrophobia. Both titles are available right now from the Microsoft Store (links at the bottom of the page) or by searching manually on your...
News Bungie Confirms Destiny And Future Games Will Still Be On Xbox
No plans for any exclusives
Sony dropped the bombshell on us today that it's buying Destiny developer Bungie for $3.6 billion, but the great news from an Xbox perspective is that Bungie isn't planning on making any PlayStation exclusives anytime soon. In a message posted on the official Bungie website, the studio made it clear that it wants to keep...
News Elon Musk Seems To Be Enjoying His Time With Halo Infinite
The campaign, at least
Twitter's full of hot takes these days, some good, some questionable, but this one is largely agreed on. Tesla founder Elon Musk has taken to the social media platform with a profound statement on Halo Infinite. It's hardly a nuanced, critical take, but it's a take nonetheless and it's one we agree with. Yes Mr. Musk, the...
News Gamers Warned To 'Choose Console Carefully' By Retailer After Xbox Activision Deal
"Microsoft has bought Activision!"
It's safe to say the Xbox Activision deal has been a bit of a bombshell. If it goes through, it'll change the industry, so much so that Belgian retailer Cora has supposedly been warning customers over which console to buy. As spotted by HazzadorGamin on Twitter, an employee sign was placed right in front of the...
News Sony's MLB The Show 22 Launches Day One With Xbox Game Pass
It's happening again!
Get ready to play ball, as Sony San Diego has announced that MLB The Show will be returning to Xbox this April 5th in the form of MLB The Show 22, and once again it'll be launching day one with Xbox Game Pass! The cover star for this year's game is none other than Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels, and The Show 22 will...
News Supposed Next-Gen Artwork For Cyberpunk 2077 Appears On PlayStation Store
Are we nearly there?
It's been more than a year since Cyberpunk 2077 launched, no really, and it appears the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S port might finally be nearing release. Unique artwork has cropped up for a PS5 version of the game, as shared by Twitter account PlayStation Game Size, which tracks PlayStation Store uploads.
News The Anacrusis Developer Praises "Huge Surge In Players" From Xbox Game Pass
200k+ users since launch
Co-op alien shooter The Anacrusis has gained a bit of a following since its announcement, in part due to Left 4 Dead comparisons. It launched on Xbox earlier this month, although not without its issues. However, the game has attracted a healthy player base so far. Chet Faliszek, co-founder of studio Stray Bombay, said this...
News These Four Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass Today (January 31)
Last chance try 'Ninja Action' game Cyber Shadow
In case you'd forgotten, today marks the removal of four more games from the Xbox Game Pass library, including the likes of Prison Architect on PC, as well as Cyber Shadow and Xeno Crisis across all platforms. Here are the four games confirmed to leave before the end of the day on Xbox Game Pass:...
PSA Taiko No Tatsujin On Game Pass Is Great For Microsoft Rewards
Plenty of easy achievements
Rhythm game Taiko no Tatsujin: The Drum Master is the most recent title to have launched with Xbox Game Pass, arriving this past week, and if you're a Microsoft Rewards user, it's worth noting this is a great game to help you get some extra points. You might or might not be aware that you can get 50 extra Microsoft...
News A New Single-Player Witcher Card Game Is Coming In 2022
"Project Golden Nekker" in the works
Back in 2018, the popular Witcher card game, Gwent, got its own standalone title in the form of The Witcher Tales: Thronebreaker. Now, the team is hard at work on a follow up, which will be single-player focused and is set to launch this year. Project Golden Nekker is the game's current working name, as revealed...
Sunday30th Jan 2022
News Halo TV Series Arrives This March, Watch The Official Trailer
It's looking good!
Ready for the arrival of the official Halo TV series on Paramount Plus? It's been revealed today that the series will premiere on March 24th, and you can get a look at the brand-new official trailer above. This is undoubtedly the best and most involved trailer yet for the show, including various glimpses of Pablo Schreiber's...
Saturday29th Jan 2022
Roundup Here's What's Coming To Xbox In February 2022
Strap in, it's a busy month
It's time for February 2022 roundup! Things are looking very busy for Xbox this coming month, with some major releases on the way such as Dying Light 2, Elden Ring and CrossfireX, as well as a few previously confirmed Game Pass launches for the likes of Edge
Hardware Review Nacon MG-X Pro - An Excellent Xbox Cloud Gaming Controller
Looks can be deceiving
Let's be honest, the Nacon MG-X Pro Xbox Cloud Gaming controller is a bit of an eyesore at first glance. Not because it looks badly made or anything like that, but because it's just so wide. In practice though, once you've got your phone connected via Bluetooth and you're up and running, it's a highly enjoyable controller to...
Random 'Bring Back Killer Instinct' Sign Shows Up At AEW Dynamite Event
It drummed up plenty of attention
You may or may not be aware of the growing trend of bringing video game related signs to wrestling shows these days, particularly at All Elite Wrestling events, and an Xbox-related one attracted significant attention this past Wednesday. Yes, someone in the front few rows decided to bring a #BringBackKillerInstinct...
Pick One Which Of These February Xbox Releases Are You Most Excited For?
Dying Light 2, CrossfireX or Elden Ring?
It's time for another round of Pick One! This weekend, looking ahead at what's to come in February 2022, we thought we'd highlight three of the biggest Xbox releases of the month and see which of them you're most excited for. We've obviously got Dying Light 2 and Elden Ring on the way as paid single-player...
News Stunning Hellblade 2 Concept Art Shows Moody Shoreline Settlement
We can't wait for this one
Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 looks like it's coming on nicely indeed. Late last year, we were treated to some fresh gameplay footage from The Game Awards, and developer Ninja Theory continues to show glimpses of its upcoming sequel. A week ago, a ridiculously detailed Senua model was showcased, sweaty skin pores and all...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (January 29-30)
It's Hitman Trilogy for us
Welcome to the weekend! We've got plenty of choice over the next couple of days with a new Game Pass title in Taiko no Tatsujin: The Drum Master, three more Free Play Days offers, and the highlight of the week in the form of a massive Xbox Lunar New Year sale, which features discounts for well over 500 games. Hold on to...
News 343 Hoping To Release Halo Infinite Big Team Battle Hotfix Next Week
Cat ears will also return in Season 1
343 Industries issued a hotfix for Halo Infinite multiplayer earlier this month - attempting to resolve the matchmaking issues associated with the Big Team Battle. Unfortunately, it didn't quite work and eventually led to the team temporarily removing Challenges in the game that required BTB. Now, in the latest...
News Evil Dead: The Game Has Been Delayed (Again)
Will now release in May
Saber Interactive - the team behind Evil Dead: The Game - really wants this title to be the best it can possibly be at launch. With this in mind, the upcoming release has been delayed again. Following on from a setback in August last year, which rescheduled the release for February 2022, it's now been pushed back to
Friday28th Jan 2022
Talking Point 10 Days Later, How Are You Feeling About The Activision Blizzard Acquisition?
Has your opinion changed since January 18th?
It might not seem like it, but it's already been 10 full days since Microsoft announced its intent to acquire Activision Blizzard for a little under $70 billion, and we've learned a fair few things about the deal in the days since. For example, we know that the acquisition is set to conclude somewhere...
News Guess What, Everyone's Criticising Xbox Games With Gold Again
"What a horrible selection"
Microsoft revealed the latest batch of Xbox Games With Gold for February 2022 earlier this week, and, you guessed it... people aren't very happy. The selection of games isn't bad (in our view), but it's not exactly a thrilling offering either. Immediately following the reveal, numerous Xbox fans took to social media to...
News Ubisoft Thinks Players Just "Don't Get" NFTs
Oh boy
Some of you may remember that Ubisoft decided it was time to go public on its NFT intentions with 'Ubisoft Quartz' last month. It was some weird playable NFT thing being added to Ghost Recon Breakpoint, which just looked like an opportunity for expensive cosmetics to us. Well, apparently, that's because we "don't get it". In an interview...
News Xbox Is Reportedly Working On A 'Monster Hunter' Style Exclusive
Being developed by Certain Affinity
We've got some exciting news coming out of Xbox Game Studios today, as it's being reported that Xbox has partnered with developer Certain Affinity on a Monster Hunter style exclusive, known internally as "Project Suerte". Both the Grubbsnax podcast and Windows Central are reporting this, with the latter s
Rumour Halo Infinite Battle Royale Mode Might Be In The Works
Certain Affinity at the helm
So, yesterday we learnt that developer Certain Affinity is reportedly working on a 'Monster Hunter style' Xbox exclusive. Frankly, that sounds awesome, but it's not all the team is seemingly developing for Xbox. Windows Central backed up that initial rumour via their "own separate sources", and then went on to reveal...
News Remember Microsoft Zune? Hyperkin Jokes About Bringing It Back
Retro beats
Do you guys remember the Microsoft Zune? Yeah, there was the weird marketplace for accessing music, TV shows etc. on the Xbox 360, but we mean the actual iPod-like device? Well, accessory manufacturer Hyperkin does, and they've joked about bringing it back. Hyperkin has made a bit of a habit in recent years of remaking old Xbox stuff...
News Huge New Elder Scrolls Online Expansion 'High Isle' Is On The Way
The Legacy of the Bretons kicks off in June
Bethesda has announced that The Elder Scrolls Online (or ESO if you're down with the kids) is getting a brand new expansion later this year as part of its 2022 "Legacy of the Bretons" roadmap. The High Isle expansion will take place in an all-new region, a Breton Island Kingdom, and will apparently...
News FromSoftware's Miyazaki Thinks 'More Players' Will Finish Elden Ring
In comparison to other FS games
Can you believe we're less than a month away from Elden Ring? FromSoftware's latest effort releases February 25th, and it's safe to say it's one of the most anticipated games of the year. Well, it may also be a little more accessible this time out. In a new interview on the PlayStation blog, Hidetaka Miyazaki talks...
News Hogwarts Legacy & Gotham Knights Are On Track For 2022, Says WarnerMedia CEO
Believe what you will
Earlier this month, we heard that the highly anticipated Hogwarts Legacy was potentially set to be pushed into 2023. It seemed plausible, given the fact that we know very little about the game as of yet. However, WarnerMedia CEO Jason Kilar has reiterated the company's 2022 plans and there's some good news! Right, so, his...
News Sea Of Thieves Will Deliver Monthly Story-Driven Adventures In 2022
As part of an "overarching story"
A few days ago, Rare announced that it would be be laying out its 2022 plans via livestream. Well, that stream has come and gone, and this year sounds like a big one for Sea of Thieves. If you're after more story-based content from Rare's pirate adventure, you're in luck. Adventures are coming, new monthly story...
News 343 Industries Seeking 'Sandbox Design Lead' To Help Build The Future Of Halo Infinite
"This is a tremendous opportunity"
343 has successfully shipped Halo Infinite on Xbox and PC, and while the fight may be finished for now — there's more to come in the future. The team at 343 is currently seeking someone to fill the shoes of the game's Sandbox Design Lead. Here's a bit about it, courtesy of the official job listing, along with a...
News Ubisoft's Hyper Scape Battle Royale Will Shut Down In April
No more hype
Battle royale can be a tough market. Competition is fierce, with the likes of Fortnite, Apex Legends and Warzone ruling the roost. Ubisoft has learnt this the hard way, as its own Hyper Scape BR will close down after less than two years. If you don't remember this one, we can't really blame you. Ubisoft brought Hyper Scape to market in
Thursday27th Jan 2022
News Xbox Games With Gold For February 2022 Announced
The latest batch of titles
Microsoft has officially announced all four Xbox Games With Gold titles for February 2022! 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 February: Xbox Series X|S / Xbox One:...
Guide Taiko No Tatsujin: The Drum Master - The Complete List Of Songs
All the tracks included with Xbox Game Pass
In case you missed the news, Taiko No Tatsujin: The Drum Master is now available on Xbox Game Pass for console and PC, and it marks the first time the popular Japanese rhythm series has ever made an appearance on Xbox. But what about the list of songs for the Xbox version? Well, it's an eclectic list to...
News UFL's First Gameplay Trailer Is Here, And It Actually Looks Brilliant
It's even signed up Cristiano Ronaldo
Cast your mind back to August of last year, and you might recall a new football (soccer) game that was announced at Gamescom called UFL. Today, it's received its first very gameplay trailer, and it's looking very promising so far. You can watch the new trailer above, which shows various snippets of raw gameplay...
News Call Of Duty Will Reportedly Ditch Xbox One Versions In 2023
"COD 23 is current-gen only"
As the Activision Blizzard deal continues to unfold, we keep getting nuggets of information on the future of Call of Duty. One significant bit of news is that the next few CoDs will still launch on PlayStation. We're now hearing reports that most of those releases will be current-gen only. Prominent leaker Tom Henderson...
News Forza Fans Won't Give Up On Japan As The Next Horizon Location
Is this the place?
It's been a few short months since Forza Horizon 5 launched, and debate is already raging on various platforms as to where the next game should be set. Fans are bringing up all sorts of requests, including Chile, Germany and even somewhere in Africa. However, you guessed it, Japan is right up there as a top request. In a Reddit...
Poll Are You Happy With February 2022's Xbox Games With Gold?
What do you make of the selection?
Microsoft has officially announced February 2022'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 Broken Sword 5: The Serpent's Curse and Aerial_Knight's Never Yield, along...
News SEGA's Two Point Campus Launches With Xbox Game Pass This May
From the creators of Two Point Hospital
We've got more exciting Game Pass news to share today, as it's been confirmed that the follow-up to the excellent Two Point Hospital, this time titled "Two Point Campus", will launch with Xbox Game Pass for console and PC on May 17th. As you can probably tell from the title, this game is focused around...
News Taiko No Tatsujin: The Drum Master Is Now Available With Xbox Game Pass
"Light your drumming spirit on fire!"
Just the one Xbox Game Pass addition today, but it's an exciting one! Taiko no Tatsujin has finally made its debut on Xbox, with a new release now available on the service called "The Drum Master" for consoles and PC. If you've never heard of this series, think of it as a mix of Rock Band, Donkey Konga, Rhythm...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (January 27-30)
Included with Xbox Live Gold & Game Pass Ultimate
It's time for another batch of Free Play Days titles! More games are available to play for free this weekend for Xbox Live Gold members, and they're ready to download right now. Update: Microsoft has confirmed there are only two games instead of three this week, and they are as follows: For...
News Unseen Star Wars: 1313 Footage Features Boba Fett, City Exploration
Rest in peace
When it was announced, Star Wars: 1313 had an incredible amount of hype behind it. Dubbed 'Uncharted in the Star Wars universe', 1313 looked a hell of a lot of fun, from preview footage anyway. Sadly, the game was canned many years ago. While we've had some similar Star Wars stuff since, namely Jedi: Fallen Order, a level of fan...
News This $375 Xbox Series X|S Carry Case Is Fit For Wilderness Survival
Xbox vs. Wild
Ever fancied taking your Xbox on an adventure but don't know how to protect it? Well, Nanuk has you covered. The manufacturer, which specialises in super sturdy case designs, has created a product for the well travelled Xbox player. The 'Nanuk 938 for Xbox Series X or S' is a gargantuan case that'll protect everything you need for a...
News Rainbow Six Extraction Surpasses Three Million Players In Its First Week
A positive reaction
Rainbow Six Extraction made its debut across multiple platforms last week. This included a release on Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass service, and it seems to be paying off. According to the game's official Twitter account, the title has already surpassed three million players within its first week. Ubisoft is set to expand on this -...
News Dynasty Warriors 9 Empires Gets Free Demo For Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One
Tutorial and Edit modes featured
If you've been eagerly awaiting Dynasty Warriors 9 Empires and its return to a smaller-stage format, there's now a free demo out for the upcoming release! The demo, which is live now across Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, features two of the game's modes. The tutorial is here, which contains a Castle Siege, along with...
Wednesday26th Jan 2022
News Xbox Exec Responds To Being Criticised For 'Trolling' PlayStation Fans On Twitter
"This was about celebrating a fan creation"
Xbox GM of Games Marketing Aaron Greenberg often likes to have a bit of fun on social media, and his latest move has drummed up a lot of attention — his profile pic now features him and Crash Bandicoot doing the Xbox symbol! It certainly hasn't gone unnoticed, with countless people taking to Twitter...
News Microsoft Is Making Changes To Refunds And Auto-Renewals On Xbox
After the CMA "identified concerns"
Have you ever been caught out by auto-renewing subscriptions on Xbox? We know the pain, sometimes things can be a little more complicated to cancel than they should be. Well, it looks like the UK's Competition and Markets Authority agrees, as it "identified concerns" relating to some Xbox policies. As a result,...
News Crusader Kings 3 Makes Console Debut On Xbox Game Pass This March
Next-gen strats
Medieval strategy game Crusader Kings 3 came to PC in 2020, where it was also a part of Game Pass for PC. In the time since, the developer has been hard at work translating the game to console, which isn't always easy for the genre. Well, we're happy to report they've been successful! Crusader Kings 3 comes to Xbox Game Pass on March...
News Crysis 4 Officially Revealed By Developer Crytek
Update: A teaser trailer is here!
Update: Crytek has officially followed up the Crytek China post by dropping a teaser trailer, which confirms Crysis 4's existence (you can watch it above). Crytek CEO Avni Yerli also had the following to say on the official website: "Right now the game is in the early stages of development so it will be a while...
News Activision Has 'Existing Agreements' To Release Next Three Call Of Duty Games On PlayStation
Including a new iteration of Warzone
Head of Xbox Phil Spencer recently indicated that he had a "desire" for Call of Duty to remain on PlayStation following Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, and now a report from Bloomberg is suggesting that'll definitely be the case for at least the next two years due to "existing agreements" on the...
News 'A Memoir Blue' Launches With Xbox Game Pass This March
Was originally scheduled for February
Cloister Interactive's hand-drawn magical realist adventure, A Memoir Blue, has seen its February release date pushed back to March 24th. However, there's some good news — it's also releasing with Xbox Game Pass on day one! The game, which sees players explore the memories of Miriam, a superstar athlete who...
News Shredders Xbox Game Pass Release Date Leaked On MS Store
Let's get snowboarding!
We've known for a while that Shredders, the snowboarding game by FoamPunch, is coming to Xbox Game Pass on day one. Well, after a bit of a delay (where it was initially pushed to Feb), the game is almost ready to go on Xbox. Shredders will seemingly now launch on March 17th, according to its UK Microsoft Store page (as...
Deals The Best Bargains In The Xbox Lunar New Year Sale 2022
Great games at ultra-low prices
Xbox dropped a massive Lunar Sale on us this past Tuesday featuring over 500 games, and many of those titles have been heavily discounted, so we thought we'd put together a little guide of some of the best bargains. There's no hard and fast rule for this guide, but we're generally trying to limit the selection to...
Soapbox Bring Back Guitar Hero On Xbox Game Pass For The Emo Teen Parties
We need it!
Since the Activision Blizzard deal announcement a week ago, I've thought a lot about the publisher's backlog. I've said my piece on Call of Duty, and there's been much talk about where Crash and Spyro belong with Xbox. However, Guitar Hero sticks out as perhaps Activision's most unique IP, and I think it could bring a lot of value to...
News Battlefield 2042 Drops Out Of Top 50 Most-Played Xbox Games
DICE's latest is in the trenches
Battlefield 2042 hasn't been with us for particularly long, having just released back in November of last year, and it should really be riding high on the current official Microsoft list of
News Aliens-Inspired 2D Shooter Hidden Deep Is Coming To Xbox
"Fear the horrors that lurk below..."
Hidden Deep has just launched into Steam Early Access this month. It's a spooky-looking 2D shooter from indie developer Cogwheel Software, who says the game is inspired by Aliens, The Thing, and Half-life. Well, the good news is it's also coming to Xbox. We're not exactly sure how far along things are, but rest...
News Blizzard Is Working On A Brand-New Survival Game For Console & PC
"We're going on a journey to a whole new universe"
Blizzard is currently in the process of being acquired by Microsoft and Xbox Game Studios, and it's just announced that it's working on a brand-new survival game for console and PC, with the hiring process already in full force. The game is untitled for now, but Blizzard says it's "going on a...
News Halo Infinite Is Officially The 'Biggest Launch' In Franchise History
More than 20 million Spartans have joined the fight
Alongside Microsoft's latest earnings report, 343 Industries has revealed more than 20 million Spartans (aka players) have now joined the fight in the latest Halo entry, Halo Infinite. This makes Halo Infinite "the biggest launch in Halo's franchise history - we'll let that sink in for a moment...
News Techland Reveals Post-Launch Roadmap For Dying Light 2
Five years of content support are in the works
Techland has revealed the post-launch roadmap for its upcoming open world zombiefest, Dying Light 2, which finally arrives on Xbox next week. The game's predecessor was well known for its strong content support in the years after it first released, with the excellent The Following update doing so much...
News Blizzard To Share More About Warcraft, Overwatch And Diablo In The 'Coming Weeks'
"Stay tuned!"
Following on from Microsoft's announcement that it would be acquiring Activision Blizzard for close to $70 billion, Blizzard has now shared its own surprise — with the reveal of a brand-new survival game for consoles and PC. While details are still limited, the latest announcement has seemingly raised some concerns about the...
News Xbox Gaming Revenue Up 8% YoY In Latest Earnings Report
Driven by Game Pass, first-party releases and hardware
Microsoft's latest earnings results have been published for the quarter ended December 31, 2021 (FY22 Q2), revealing Xbox gaming revenue has increased by 8% year-over-year. Xbox's content and services revenue grew by 10% and was driven by growth in first-party titles and Xbox Game Pass...
Video Here's Six Minutes Of Life Is Strange Remastered Footage, Out Next Week On Xbox
Before the storm
Life is Strange: Remastered Collection is out February 1st, and Square Enix has finally treated us to a good chunk of gameplay from the first title in the series. The six minutes of footage show a segment from early in the Life is Strange campaign, during Episode 1: Chrysalis. The collection will also include the first game's...
News The New Halo TV Show Is Getting Its 'Official' Trailer This Sunday
Suit up
Well, it's been a long time coming! Finally, we'll get another proper look at the Paramount Halo TV show this Sunday, January 30th. The official trailer will land during halftime at the AFC Championship Game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Kansas City Chiefs. We don't know how long the trailer will be, or what it'll consist of, but...
Tuesday25th Jan 2022
News Two More Indies Announced For Xbox Game Pass In February 2022
Power your dreams
After a packed January lineup, we're already starting to hear about what's coming to Xbox Game Pass in February! Yeah, things aren't slowing down for the service just yet, so we better get those backlogs tackled... Anyway, first up is Dreamscaper. This eerie roguelite lets you live out your dreams (or nightmares) at night, while...
News Get Ready For An Invasion In Sniper Elite 5 On Xbox Game Pass
Drop into other players' campaigns and wreak havok
Rebellion, the developers behind the always entertaining Sniper Elite series have just dropped a slick cinematic trailer for Sniper Elite 5 which, amongst other things, shows off an interesting new multiplayer mode. The mode, known as Invasion, will see players jump into each other's campaigns...
Deals Xbox Lunar New Year Sale Now Live, 500+ Games Discounted
Along with many other sales this week
If you thought last week was busy for sales on Xbox, you've seen nothing yet! The Lunar New Year 2022 sale has begun today, featuring discounts for over 500 Xbox games (including many major and recent releases), and it's complimented by Deals with Gold, Spotlight, Deep Silver and THQ Nordic sales as well! What a...
News Xbox Series S Deal Drops Console To Its Lowest Price Yet In UK
Go next-gen for a nice price
There's currently a very nice deal going on over at retailer John Lewis, with a Series S console bundled up with Rocket League and Fortnite dropping to its lowest price in the UK at £234, that's a whole £15 under the usual asking price. As spotted by TechRadar, the deal will require you to sign up as a
Deals All 50+ Backwards Compatible Games In The Xbox Lunar New Year Sale 2022
As if last week's selection wasn't enough
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 couple of publisher sales and a massive Xbox Lunar New Year Sale, featuring over 500 games! Below, we've included every single Xbox 360 and original Xbox game available over the...
News 2022 Will Be 'The Biggest Year Yet' For Sea Of Thieves
All aboard
Sea of Thieves launched back in 2018 and it's still delivering plenty of content. To showcase the year ahead, developer Rare has announced a livestream event, featuring all things Sea of Thieves for 2022. The livestream, simply dubbed the '2022 preview event', will show an exclusive first look at the game's next season, along with "a...
News Star Wars Battlefront 3 Definitely Isn't Happening, Says Report
At least not with EA & DICE at the helm
If you've been holding onto hope that EA might be interested in making a third Star Wars Battlefront with developer DICE, we've got bad news — according to a report from VentureBeat, that definitely won't be happening. The report says that, following today's announcement about three new Star Wars games from...
News Sea Of Thieves & Everwild Artist Jumps Ship To Fable Developer Playground Games
"I will be starting a new chapter"
One of the most anticipated (and perhaps secretive) Xbox releases is the next Fable game. All we really know at the moment is that it's been in development for at least four years now. Although it seems the project could be well underway, the recruitment drive continues - with Playground Games apparently kicking...
News Microsoft And Sony 'Have Never Been Competitors', Says Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford
You sure about that?
As Xbox gobbles up publishers and studios like nobody's business, we're all left wondering what the end game is. The company has expressed that it has Amazon and Google in its sights, rather than Sony, and Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford seems to agree that Microsoft doesn't want to directly compete with Sony. In a series of...
News EA Confirms Respawn Is Working On Three New Star Wars Games
Including the Jedi: Fallen Order sequel
EA has confirmed today that beloved developer Respawn (Apex Legends, Titanfall) is working on three new games in the Star Wars universe, including a much-anticipated sequel to 2019's Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. Let's start with that one. EA says the team is actively working on the next Star Wars Jedi title...
News Halo Infinite Topped Xbox And PC Sales Charts In December
A strong first month
Well, it looks like Halo Infinite got off to a pretty great start in the US! Despite its Xbox Game Pass launch, Halo Infinite still topped the December sales charts for both Xbox and PC platforms. Only Call of Duty beat it across all systems for the month. We have to say we're quite surprised by the PC sales, given the series'...
News 'Unpacking' Clone Finally Removed From iOS & Google Play Stores
"Ad-riddled" rip-off had been downloaded millions of times
Indie developer Witch Beam's Unpacking was a real surprise hit on the gaming scene in 2021. A wonderfully tactile and zen-like puzzler, it combines a thoughtful story with relaxed and creative gameplay. It is, in short, a great little game you should really check out ASAP on Xbox Game Pass...
News You Can Invite Two Friends To Play Rainbow Six Extraction For Free, Starting This Week
Hey buddy!
Rainbow Six Extraction dropped on Xbox Game Pass late last week, and we've been digging into it since. If you've been holding off trying it until a few mates get in on the action, Ubisoft has you covered. Starting Thursday, January 27th, the game's 'Buddy Pass' system goes live. The Buddy Pass acts like a trial, for players who don't...
Because friends who slay together, stay together
Ubisoft's Rainbow Six Extraction is finally here and, as we mentioned in our recent review, it's a solid bit of tactical shooting action that mixes up the usual super serious military vibe of the series for something altogether more preposterous. Of course, co-operative play is front and centre here...
Monday24th Jan 2022
Rumour Apple 'Poaching' Xbox Engineers To Potentially Make A Video Game Console
"I've heard that for ages..."
Here's a crazy rumour to start off the week! It was mentioned by Windows Central reporter Jez Corden on the latest episode of The Xbox Two podcast that Apple might be "poaching" Xbox engineers to make its own games console. Jez says he's been hearing this for a while, although he admits the sourcing on the information...
Rumour Another Xbox Franchise Is Getting A Remastered Collection
What's your bet?
It's been a number of years since we got Halo: The Master Chief Collection. It was quite a unique bundle, as missions and maps could be interchanged at will, well, when it was fixed at least. Since then, there's been all sorts of talk about a Gears of War collection, and a new rumour points towards something similar coming. This...
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (January 24-28)
Including Taiko No Tatsujin on Game Pass!
After the madness of this month for Xbox Game Pass (and beyond), it looks like things are finally quietening down this week. We've only got a couple of handfuls' worth of new releases heading to Xbox, and only one could be described as a major release — Taiko No Tatsujin: The Drum Master, which is also...
News Here's A Look At How Much Xbox Game Studios Has Grown Since 2017
A staggering amount
Remember the dark days? When Xbox had little other than Halo, Forza and Gears of War to show for itself... well, those years are well and truly over. Xbox fan artist Klobrille, who some of you may know on Twitter, has showcased just how much Xbox Game Studios has grown since Microsoft's acquisition spree began back in 2017...
News Dying Light 2 Trailer Reveals Three Performance Modes On Xbox Series X
Quality mode supports ray tracing
Dying Light 2 developer Techland has given us a closer look at the Xbox Series X version of its upcoming zombie adventure. The high-end next gen version supports three modes: Quality, Performance, and Resolution. So, let's have a look at all three. Quality mode aims to deliver the richest visual experience,...
Talking Point What Have You Bought In The Xbox Backwards Compatibility Sale?
It ends this Tuesday
We're always eager to check out the weekly Xbox deals every Tuesday here at Pure Xbox HQ, but this past week has been particularly great, as Xbox has been hosting a special backwards compatible sale on the Microsoft Store. The sale includes offers on over 100 original Xbox and Xbox 360 games, including many beloved franchises...
News Insider Patch Addresses Issue With Xbox Game Pass Not Working Offline
Rolling out!
We're extremely quick to champion Xbox Game Pass here at Pure Xbox, as are most of the Xbox community! However, that doesn't mean there aren't issues from time to time, and one cropped up recently regarding offline games. Basically, players were reporting that Game Pass games weren't launching properly when offline. Sometimes it only...
News Elden Ring Is 'Massive' And Will Take 30+ Hours, Says FromSoftware
"This will differ significantly by player"
We're finally being treated to the long-awaited release of FromSoftware's Elden Ring on February 25th, and in addition to confirming the game has gone gold, the developer has revealed how long the game will take to complete. As mentioned during an interview at the Taipei Game Show 2022, Yasuhiro Kitao...
News Elden Ring Has Officially Gone Gold
Day one patch in the works
Elden Ring got a slight delay last year, when the game was pushed back to February 2022. Thankfully, we won't see any more delays, as FromSoftware has confirmed the game has gone gold and is ready to be distributed. In a presentation from the Taipei Game Show 2022, FromSoftware's Yasuhiro Kitao confirmed the news. In a...
Review Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Extraction - Solid Extra-Terrestrial Siege Shenanigans
How will you REACT under pressure?
Rainbow Six Extraction really is such a great idea, a hugely appealing experiment that takes the often rather bland and samey world of Ubisoft's tactical military shooters and adds plenty of twisted alien sci-fi action and warped vistas to the mix. For the most part it's a mix-up that works too. Based on a...
News Hitman 3 Crashing Issues On Xbox Are Being Investigated
"We're working hard on testing the resolution"
Hitman 3 was added to Xbox Game Pass last week, along with the first two games in the trilogy. The Game Pass launch coincided with Hitman 3's first Year 2 content drop, but that update seems to have caused issues for some players. Don't worry though, developer IO Interactive is on the case. The issue...
News 343 Industries Can't Replace Halo Infinite XP Boosts Lost During Server Outages
Developer says it doesn't have the ability to fix issue
Halo Infinite's excellent multiplayer suite has generally been going down a storm with players since the game launched back in November of 2021. However, there have also been some widely reported issues with how the mode's Battle Pass progression system works, the pace at which gamers earn XP...
Sunday23rd Jan 2022
Random Phil Spencer Has Been Playing Some Call Of Duty: Vanguard On Xbox
Checking out his new purchase
This past week was one of the busiest not just in Phil Spencer's time as Head of Xbox, but also for the Xbox brand itself, and the Microsoft Gaming CEO has been using his downtime to analyse Microsoft's new purchase. Multiple Xbox fans have been pointing out that they've spotted Spencer ("P3" on Xbox) playing the...
News Xbox Can't Really Talk About Activision Blizzard Until The Deal Is Done
"The reality is, this is gonna take a while"
Earlier this week, Microsoft broke the internet when it announced it would be acquiring Activision Blizzard for close to $70 billion. While there's a lot of conversation surrounding this future acquisition and how it will pan out, don't expect to learn too much about it right away. According to Xbox's...
News Watch Dogs: Legion Has Received Its Final Update, Confirms Ubisoft
"Until next time, DedSec"
Ubisoft's Watch Dogs: Legion was one of the launch titles for the Xbox Series X and Series S back in November 2020, and the company has confirmed that after a year of support, there are no plans for further major updates. In a message posted on its official website, the team highlighted the various improvements made to the...
News Xbox Is Giving Away This Custom Lunar New Year Series S
"Lunar New Year, new Lunar Xbox"
It's that time again! Xbox is hosting another giveaway for a custom console on Twitter, and this time it's for the Lunar New Year version of the Xbox Series S, with the competition open to everyone in an Xbox Live supported region. As you can see, it's another stunning looking design — it already has over 30k...
Saturday22nd Jan 2022
Feature Alright, It's Time For Xbox To Make A Smash Bros. Game
It would be ridiculous not to at this point
With Microsoft announcing the acquisition of Activision Blizzard earlier this week, the topic of Xbox Game Studios potentially commissioning a Super Smash Bros. style multiplayer game has cropped up once again. There are a few reasons why you might not want to pursue it, but in our opinion, it's an...
Talking Point What February 2022 Xbox Games With Gold Do You Want?
Something from Activision Blizzard?
It's almost that time once again, with more Xbox Games with Gold titles set to be announced very soon! The month of January has seen NeuroVoider, Aground, Radiant Silvergun and Space Invaders Infinity Gene all given away for free for Xbox Live Gold subscribers, and another four games will soon be on the way. If...
Pick One Which Of These Is Your Favourite Activision Blizzard Franchise?
You've got some classic IP to choose from
It's time for another round of Pick One! This week, to celebrate the absolutely insane news that Microsoft is purchasing Activision Blizzard, we thought we'd take a look back at the company's most famous and beloved franchises. From Call of Duty to Crash Bandicoot, Activision Blizzard has some major IP that...
News LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Includes A 'Mumble Mode' For Old Times' Sake
Because who needs fully-voiced characters?
This week finally treated us to a release date for LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga (April 5th), and the impressive six-minute trailer that accompanied it revealed a key feature that fans have been requesting in recent years. Basically, if you don't want to listen to the fully-voiced characters like in...
News Halo Infinite's Season 2 Battle Pass Will Allow You To Earn Credits
343 has been listening
It seems more changes are on the way to Halo Infinite multiplayer. In an update from 343's head of design, Jerry Hook, it's been confirmed Credits will be earnable in Season 2's Battle Pass - following ongoing community feedback. Credits are in-game currency that can be used to purchase shop items and consumables. Here's the...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (January 22-23)
Rainbow Six Extraction on Game Pass?
Welcome to the weekend! Well, it's been an incredibly busy week in the world of Xbox, and there's plenty of new stuff to check out over the next couple of days, including a massive batch of Xbox Game Pass titles. Don't forget about the huge backwards compatib
Friday21st Jan 2022
News Xbox Boss 'Trusts' Nintendo & PlayStation, More Concerned About 'Other Tech Competitors'
"They won't do anything that damages gaming..."
While there's a lot of focus on how certain video game companies like PlayStation will respond to Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard (valued at close to $70 billion), it seems Xbox might be focused on much bigger threats. According to The Washington Post, Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer...
News Hellblade 2 Developer Shows Off Incredibly Detailed Character Model
Senua's skin
Senua's Saga: Hellblade II is being meticulously worked on over at Ninja Theory. And when we say meticulous, we mean it. The developer has showcased its latest main character model on Twitter, and the detail is off the charts. Ninja Theory is using new techniques for its character modelling with Hellblade II, and you can tell. The team...
News Bethesda Shares Starfield Concept Art Clip Showing 'New Atlantis'
The latest on Bethesda's next RPG
Starfield is officially launching this year! We know, we can't quite believe it either. Bethesda's next RPG launch is fast approaching, and the team continues to share sneak peeks on social media. The latest look showcases 'New Atlantis', the capital of the game's 'United Colonies'. It looks quite the fortress,...
News Xbox Creator Shares NSFW Quote That Nearly Got Him Fired From Microsoft
Bill Gates was "VERY upset"
If you weren't aware, Seamus Blackley was a key part of the original Xbox team, even going on to be coined the "father of the Xbox". He's one of the major reasons why Xbox got off the ground, so he's kind of a big deal around here! However, he didn't get everything right. Earlier today, he highlighted an NSFW quote of...
Feature Call Of Duty Might Be Ditching Yearly Releases, And It's About Time
We [don't] need to bring him back
Ah, Call of Duty. One arrives each and every year like clockwork, delivering a quick adrenaline shot of shooter action for millions of us worldwide. Usually, that shot is pretty polished, as publisher Activision Blizzard pours resources into its creation. However, development struggles, and a pandemic, meant...
News Netflix Wants 'Best In The Category' Game Subscription Service
A true Game Pass competitor?
Will anything ever be able to properly take on Game Pass? At the moment, Xbox's service is dominating the gaming conversion, especially following the Activision Blizzard purchase announced earlier this week. Netflix seems to think it can compete though, in time. During a recent earnings call, Netflix CEO Reed Hastings...
News Oh, Goody! My Friend Peppa Pig Gets A Free Next-Gen Makeover For Xbox Series X|S
Boris Johnson must be delighted
What could be better than My Friend Peppa Pig on Xbox? How about a free next-gen upgrade for My Friend Peppa Pig on Xbox?! That's exactly what it's received today, including some pretty neat improvements. Firstly, the game now supports Quick Resume on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, along with faster loading times...
News Activision Blizzard Employees Dissatisfied With Kotick At Internal Meeting
But there's optimism about Xbox
There's still a lot that needs to happen at Activision Blizzard before the Xbox takeover can be considered a success. For those working at Activision Blizzard, CEO Bobby Kotick's involvement in the company is a top priority. Kotick recently addressed his workforce in an internal meeting about the Xbox deal. Dubbed...
News Battlefield 2042 Could Reportedly Go Free-To-Play After Botched Launch
"Looking at all the options"
Battlefield 2042 was supposed to mark a new era for the Battlefield series, bringing things back to a near future setting for the first time since Battlefield 4. However, it's not really worked out that way, with a number of core features still missing since last year's launch. It seems that long time fans of the...
News Hitman 3's PCVR Support Is Leading To Some Hilarious Gameplay Footage
Accessible with PC Game Pass
As we reported yesterday, IO Interactive's sublime Hitman "World of Assassination" Trilogy has stealthed its way onto Game Pass, both on Xbox consoles and Microsoft's PC variant of the service. One of the most exciting aspects of this trilogy release is the new Hitman 3 Year 2 content, which has seen a bra
News New Need For Speed Likely To Be Arriving On Xbox This Year
EA expects street racing action to return in late 2022
As first reported by VGC, and initially flagged up by journalist Tom Henderson on Twitter, it appears as though we'll be getting our hands on a brand new Need for Speed in Q4 of this year. The latest entry in the racing franchise was first announced back in 2020 and set to arrive last year, but...
Thursday20th Jan 2022
News Six Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (January 20)
Including three Hitman games in one!
It's a big day for Xbox Game Pass as six new titles are added today, January 20th, including some heavy hitters. Death's Door, Hitman Trilogy, Pupperazzi, Rainbow Six Extraction,
News Activision CEO Wants Guitar Hero & Skylanders To Return On Xbox
"Phil and I started riffing on things for the future"
Remember when Activision Blizzard made games that weren't Call of Duty? Look, we know we're exaggerating, but seriously, the publisher's output was once a lot more varied than in recent years. That output included the likes of Guitar Hero and Skylanders, which Activision Blizzard's CEO seems to...
News Sony Expects Xbox To 'Ensure' Activision Games Are Still Available On PlayStation
Update: Microsoft plans to keep CoD on PS
Update: Phil Spencer has issued a statement on Twitter today, promising that Xbox will honour any existing agreements while also expressing a "desire" for Call of Duty to remain on PlayStation in the future. Original story: There's been a lot of speculation that
Review Death’s Door - One Of 2021's Best Games, Now On Xbox Game Pass
"Deserves all the attention it will most likely get"
Update (January 2022): Death's Door is now available on Xbox Game Pass, so if you're keen to understand what all the fuss is about, we've republished our 10/10 ("outstanding") review from July 2021 below. Enjoy! Original review (July 2021): What do you get if you throw Zelda,
News Financial Times Predicts EA To Be Next In Line For A Major Takeover
"EA fits the bill"
Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard came out of nowhere earlier this week, and now it's got everyone guessing who might be next — interestingly, the Financial Times (paywall) believes there's a chance it could be EA. The outlet says that EA "fits the bill" with major franchises and "astute" mobile gaming investments...
News Hitman Trilogy Lands On Xbox Game Pass With All-New Game Mode
Elusive Target Arcade heads up Year 2 content drop
Update: IO Interactive has confirmed that PC Game Pass subscribers will have access to the VR versions of all three Hitman games as of today. As noted on the Hitman 3's official support page; After the 3.100 patch on 20 January 2022, HITMAN 3 will support VR on all PC platforms that the game is...
News Xbox's Phil Spencer Confirms Plans To Keep Call Of Duty On PlayStation
Along with honouring "all existing agreements"
There's your answer, folks! Xbox boss and Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer has confirmed today that the Call of Duty franchise will remain on PlayStation following Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard. In a message on Twitter, Spencer promised to "honour all existing agreements" with Sony in...
News Xbox Will Get Activision Blizzard To Work On Classic Franchises, Says Phil Spencer
"I’m looking forward to these conversations"
Xbox boss and Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer has been talking to The Washington Post as part of a new interview, and he mentioned during the discussion that he wants Activision Blizzard to work on some of its classic franchises. Spencer highlighted during the chat that Xbox now owns IP such as...
Random Xbox Has Got Us Craving Fries With This McDonald's Series X
Want fries with that?
Enough of the serious speak around Xbox's latest acquisition, who forgot about McDonald's? The fast food giant innocuously posted on Twitter about fry stealing, and Xbox decided to get in on the thread. That led to a funny interaction between McDonald's and Xbox, with both social media accounts creating mock-up images. Xbox's...
News WWE 2K22 Officially Arrives On Xbox This March, Watch The New Trailer
The cover star is Rey Mysterio
It's confirmed! Following a leak late last week that WWE 2K22 would be coming to Xbox (and other platforms) on March 11th, 2022, that date has now been made official — and you can watch the new trailer above. The game marks the first entry in the series since the disappointing WWE 2K20 over two years ago, and the...
News It's Official, LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Releases This April
Check out the new six-minute trailer
It's happening! After years of waiting, LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga has finally been treated to a release date of April 5th, 2022, along with a brand-new six-minute gameplay overview trailer which you can watch above. And wow. Based on what we can see in the trailer here, this is shaping up to be not only...
News DOOM Eternal Goes Purple With New Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perk
Raise hell in style
The Doom Slayer dressed in all purple? Sure, why not. As part of the latest set of Game Pass Perks, a selection of rather colourful content comes to DOOM Eternal, featuring quite a few cosmetics. In total, there's three packs here for use across Campaign, Battlemode, and the game's photo mode of course. The sets are dubbed "Arch...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (January 20-23)
Hope you like Yakuza
It's time for another batch of Free Play Days titles! More games are available to play for free this weekend for Xbox Live Gold members, and they're ready to download right now. Unfortunately, the selection is a little uninspired this week — it's made up of the three games in the Yakuza Remastered Collection, and all of those...
News The Cuphead Show! Hits Netflix This February
Check out the brand new trailer for Netflix's animated adaptation
Studio MDHR's Cuphead universe lands on streaming service Netflix on February the 18th and, to go along with the release date announcement, we've got a suitably wild trailer to check out that absolutely ticks all of the boxes, showing off an art style and tone that 100% nails the...
News Halo Infinite's Latest Hotfix Unable To Resolve BTB Matchmaking Issues
"We're sorry this didn't quite get the job done"
343 Industries has released its latest hotfix for Halo Infinite, but it doesn't appear to have resolved the matchmaking issues associated with the multiplayer's Big Team Battle mode. According to Halo's community director, Brian Jarrard, this latest update hasn't resulted in the outcome the team...
Badly botched rereleases just had a "glitch"
It's been quite some time since we were as shocked and disappointed with a set of remasters as we were last November when the awkwardly named Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition landed in an absolute state on consoles and PC. The collection, which should have been an easy victory for...
Wednesday19th Jan 2022
News Xbox Fans Call For Microsoft To Bring Back Classic Activision Games
Blur, anyone?
Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard means that the company will have access to massive range of IP, and Xbox fans are already calling on various franchises from Activision's storied history to be brought back in the future. The one we're seeing requested most prominently right now is Blur. This was a beloved but...
News Sony Stock Value Drops By $20 Billion After Microsoft Buys Activision Blizzard
How will PlayStation respond?
Not to stoke the console war flames, but it looks like Sony is in the middle of dealing with the Xbox Activision Blizzard purchase. After news of the deal dropped yesterday, January 18th, Sony stock plummeted overnight. In total, shares in Sony have lowered by 13 percent in the wake of the deal. Bloomberg noted that...
News Activision Looked For Other Buyers Before Accepting Xbox Offer
"The board weren’t sold on Microsoft as the acquirer"
Xbox might be one of the biggest players in gaming, but it took some convincing for Activision Blizzard to accept Microsoft's offer. Looking at who else was involved, we can be happy Xbox came out on top! According to another Bloomberg report, Activision was looking for potential buyers when...
News Don't Worry, Dying Light 2's File Size Isn't Significantly Larger Than PS5
Update: It's not 72GB as first feared
Update: Looks like there was nothing to panic about! Those who have been able to download the base game on Xbox have discovered it's around 34-36GB, and not 72GB as originally reported. There's a chance day one patches may push this figure up (along with any extra content), but there's no sign of this as of yet...
News Limited Run Is Releasing Its First Xbox Game This Summer
"Our games are going to look good in green"
Collectors rejoice! Limited Run Games has announced that it will be going green this summer, with its first ever Xbox release since the company partnered with Microsoft. For those unaware, Limited Run Games is a third party publisher that takes digital releases, usually from smaller developers, and...
News Rare's N64 Classic Banjo-Kazooie Is Out This Week On Switch
Another "modern way" to enjoy this title
Update: Rare has passed on the news to Xbox fans that its classic N64 title Banjo-Kazooie is out on the Switch tomorrow. Of course, Xbox fans can still play the title via Game Pass and Rare Replay. Original article [Fri 24th Sep, 2021 03:30 BST]: Rare might have been purchased by Microsoft long ago, but...
News Taiko No Tatsujin: The Drum Master Launches With Xbox Game Pass Next Week
Drum along and ride into the rhythm
In the midst of all the crazy Activision Blizzard news yesterday, Microsoft also revealed a new batch of Xbox Game Pass titles for January, including the news that Taiko No Tatsujin will be making its debut on Xbox next week. The game is called Taiko No Tatsujin: The Drum Master
News LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Might Be Releasing This April
Update: Now officially confirmed
Update: It's official! TT Games has announced that LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga will release on April 5th. Original story: Let's hope the Force is strong with this update! It's been suggested — as it was back in late 2021 — that the long awaited LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga will
Video Phil Spencer & Bobby Kotick Discuss The Future Of Activision Blizzard Under Xbox
"We really saw this as an amazing opportunity"
So far, we haven't seen much of the two bosses since the Xbox and Activision Blizzard deal shook us. Sure, the Xbox announcement was written by Phil Spencer, and Bobby Kotick has commented on the deal, but talking on camera feels more direct. Well, the pair of them went live on CNBC yesterday, January...
Deals 250+ Games Included In This Week's Xbox Sales (January 18-25)
Deals with Gold, Spotlight offers & more
With all the madness that took place yesterday regarding Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, we didn't get a chance to highlight the weekly deals on Xbox! Well, aside from the backwards compatibility sale, of course. Below, we've also included some of the highlights from the Deals with Gold and...
News Touch Controls Are Coming To Nine More Xbox Game Pass Titles
For those who game on the go
Tucked into Microsoft's latest Xbox Game Pass update, it was revealed that nine more games now have touch control support. That's good news for on-the-go gamers! All of these titles are of course included in an Xbox Game Pass subscription. If you want to play them on mobile via the cloud, you'll need Game Pass Ultimate...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Rainbow Six Extraction
Launching with Xbox Game Pass on Thursday
It's been such a busy week in the world of Xbox already, but Game Pass is also having a massive day on Thursday, with a whole bunch of games launching on the service including Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Extraction. Ahead of its release, the first reviews of the game have been dropping today, giving us an idea...
News Does Your Xbox Guide Button Lag? New Insider Patch Addresses Issue
Finally!
Good news for Xbox Alpha and Alpha Skip-Ahead Insiders! In yesterday's patch, which went live at roughly 3pm PT, Xbox targeted guide button lag. It's a common complaint among Xbox users and to be honest, it's good that it's finally being addressed. We've experienced these issues here at Pure Xbox, especially when accessing the guide during...
News Halo Infinite's New Multiplayer Event Cyber Showdown Adds A New Mode
Live until February 1st
Update: This event is now live and will run from January 18th until February 1st - it adds in the new slayer mode, Attrition - where lives are shared across your team. "Each team has a limited number of lives—revive your teammates when they fall and work together to deplete the enemy’s lifepool to finish them off. Last...
News Konami's Free-To-Play Yu-Gi-Oh! Game Is Now Available On Xbox
It's time to duel!
The surprise announcements continue - with Konami shadow dropping Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel on all platforms including Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One. It's a free-to-play game featuring in-game purchases and online interactivity - that allows you to play the card game digitally, anywhere. The title features stunning HD graphics, a...
News Activision Blizzard Boss Expected To Leave Once Xbox Deal Is Done, According To WSJ Report
But he'll still likely receive a substantial payout
Will he stay, or will he go? That's the question everyone is asking about Bobby Kotick right now after Microsoft announced its plans to purchase Activision Blizzard in a deal worth around $70 billion. Although The New York Times suggested Kotick would be "available as needed" after the acquisition...
News PUBG Creator Shows Off Huge 'Planet-Sized Worlds' For Upcoming Project
Planet unknown
Since PUBG exploded in popularity, various developers who worked on it are trying to create something new. One of those developers is the original creator, PlayerUnknown, who is now working to create "the biggest sandbox worlds ever attempted." We've not seen much on the "prologue" project since its inception. Hell, we don't even...
Tuesday18th Jan 2022
News These Seven Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (January 20-27)
It's another huge end to the month
Update: The following games, platforms and dates are now confirmed! We've updated the table below. Original story: The latest batch of Xbox Game Pass titles has leaked a little early! Microsoft looks set to unveil this batch formally in just a few hours' time, but an image discovered on the official Xbox website...
News Activision Blizzard Games Will Come To Xbox Game Pass As Part Of Acquisition
SO. MANY. GAMES.
In an absolutely historic deal, Xbox is in the process of buying Activision Blizzard. The deal means that Activision games will fall under the Xbox banner, including massive franchises like Call of Duty, Overwatch, Crash Bandicoot, Spyro
News Microsoft Is Buying Activision Blizzard, Reportedly For $70 Billion
Oh my goodness
This is not a drill! Microsoft has announced today that it is acquiring Activision Blizzard, in a transaction reportedly valued at $70 billion (update: now confirmed as $68.7B). When the deal closes, Activision Blizzard's games will also be integrated into Xbox Game Pass — Microsoft says it expects the deal to close in fiscal year...
Deals Xbox Is Having A Massive Backwards Compatibility Sale This Week
Featuring over 100 Xbox & Xbox 360 games
Xbox is hosting a particularly special sale this week if you're a fan of classic original Xbox and Xbox 360 games, as over 100 of them have been discounted as part of the "backwards compatible sale" — and we've listed them all below. All of the following games will play on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox...
News Some Activision Games Will Still Release On PlayStation, Claims Report
Update: Phil Spencer gives hope to PS4, PS5 fans
Update: In response to Bloomberg's report, Xbox boss Phil Spencer has shared some comments suggesting that Microsoft won't be pulling Activision Blizzard games away from PlayStation, although it's not 100% clear whether he means existing titles or games that are set to release in the future. "I’ll...
Talking Point Will Call Of Duty Become An Xbox Exclusive In The Future?
It's up to Phil & Co
And breathe! Today's news that Microsoft is purchasing Activision Blizzard has got us all flustered here at Pure Xbox, and although we know some of the details of the acquisition already, we've still got tons of questions that are being left unanswered — or vaguely answered — for the time being. For example, what's...
Review Nobody Saves The World - Another Indie Hit For Xbox Game Pass
Dungeon Master
Canadian Developer Drinkbox Studios is on something of a streak with great games, having released the excellent Guacamelee!, it's fantastic sequel and the brilliant first person dungeon-crawler, Severed. Now the studio is back with its latest adventure, Nobody Saves The World, and it's another cracker. A top-down dungeon crawler that...
News Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (January 18)
"Join a friend to explore a vast overworld filled with misfits and monsters"
Today marks another Game Pass drop day! Two more titles are heading to the service today. Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc Anniversary Edition is available now, and Nobody Saves The World will launch into the library at 8am EST / 1pm GMT. Here's a quick rundown of the two...
News Another Four Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass Soon (January 31)
Not as painful as first feared!
Microsoft has unveiled the next set of four games that will be removed from Xbox Game Pass in the latter part of January 2022, which includes the likes of Cyber Shadow, Prison Architect (on PC) and Xeno Crisis. Fortunately, despite a suggestion from the Microsoft Store that games such as The Medium and Control could...
Guide Here Are The Release Times For Rainbow Six Extraction On Xbox Game Pass
Pre-load also now available!
Rainbow Six: Extraction is one of the biggest Xbox Game Pass launches this month, and the release is right around the corner! Extraction is available on January 20th, and Ubisoft has detailed the exact launch time for the game. On every platform except Amazon Luna, the game goes live at midnight local time. That...
News Phil Spencer Will Lead Activision Blizzard Teams As CEO Of Microsoft Gaming
Quite the promotion
The news that Xbox is in the process of buying out Activision, adding their development teams to its portfolio, is absolutely massive. So big, that it looks like things are changing for gaming at Microsoft. Tucked into the purchase announcement post, is a look at the new gaming structure at Microsoft for when the deal goes...
News Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc Anniversary Edition Gets A Surprise Release On Xbox
It's been added to Game Pass, too
Xbox has previously noted how it wants to bolster its Japanese video game offerings, and with this in mind, Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc Anniversary Edition is now available on the platform. The Spike Chunsoft visual novel adventure series is currently celebrating Its 10th anniversary, and as part of this, the...
News Bobby Kotick Will 'Continue To Serve' As Activision Blizzard CEO, Says Microsoft
Update: WSJ reports he will leave post-acquisition
Update: Kotick told The New York Times this afternoon that he will be "available as needed" after the acquisition goes through, and reportedly declined to confirm that he will be CEO after the deal has been finalised. Additionally, The Wall Street Journal has suggested that Kotick will be leaving...
News Xbox Game Pass Now Boasts 25 Million Subscribers
They're just showing off now
OK. Calm down. That's been some big news today. Activision Blizzard is in the process of being acquired by Microsoft, an absolutely massive deal that should see the developer's immense back catalogue, which includes the likes of Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, Diablo, Cra
News Mobile Gaming A 'Critical' Part Of Microsoft's Activision Blizzard Acquisition
Yes, it includes the Candy Crush IP
Today's mammoth announcement that Microsoft is purchasing Activision Blizzard brings to mind IP such as Call of Duty, Crash Bandicoot and Overwatch — but the company is also really excited about the potential for mobile gaming. Speaking as part of a con
Monday17th Jan 2022
Feature These 15+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (January 17-21)
It's a huge week for Game Pass
Ooh, we've got a big week ahead for Xbox Game Pass! No less than six games are joining the service between January 18th and January 20th, and considering Hitman Trilogy contains three games in itself, it's actually eight in all! Here's what's on the way: New Xbox Releases (January 17-21): Optimised For Xbox Series...
News Xbox Boss Phil Spencer Reveals His Thoughts On A PlayStation Game Pass
'It's an inevitability...'
One of the big stories to come out of December was a report that Sony was preparing its own version of Xbox Game Pass for the PlayStation brand, with the suggestion that it was going to launch in Spring 2022. Now, in response to that, Xbox boss Phil Spencer has told IGN that he believes it's an "inevitability" that...
News Xbox Store Hints At Potential Leaving Dates For Many Game Pass Titles
Don't take this as confirmation yet though
We've stumbled upon an interesting little discovery from a Twitter user, who has pointed out that the Microsoft Store on PC appears to be suggesting the potential removal dates for various current Xbox Game Pass titles. By heading to the Microsoft Store app on Windows 10 and then searching for your game of...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Updated On Steam Ahead Of Planned Xbox Series X|S Version
What's next for CD Projekt's RPG?
Here at Pure Xbox, we're eagerly awaiting the Xbox Series X and Series S version of Cyberpunk 2077. It feels like an age since the game's wonky console launch in late 2020, and we're hoping the next-gen version will improve things significantly. Thankfully, it looks like we won't have to wait too much longer. While...
News Xbox Backwards Compatibility Is Teaching The Industry About Game Preservation, Says Exec
"We've learned a lot"
Xbox's backwards compatibility program might have been wrapped up with the addition of 76 more titles this past November, but Xbox Director of Project Management Jason Ronald says its influence will live on for years to come. In an interview with TechRadar, Ronald explained that the Xbox team had learned many lessons as a...
News 'Pandemic' Likely To Be Removed From The Xbox Store This Month
How about the real life one?
So, there's a game called Pandemic, and it's been trucking along for four years or so, receiving regular updates from developer Asmodee. It was even in Xbox Game Pass for a while, before leaving the service earlier this month. However, it looks like it'll be leaving more than Game Pass pretty soon. According to a
News Xbox Social Media Manager Explores Zeta Halo Using PS5 Controller
"I love the era of gaming we’re in"
A few years ago, playing a Halo game with a PlayStation controller would've felt impossible. In generations gone by, consoles were locked ecosystems with their own distinct games, controllers and services. However, things are changing. With the introduction of Xbox Cloud Gaming, and PC ports of PlayStation...
News Xbox Fan Feedback Survey Highlights Game DVR As Biggest Series X|S Issue
OS problems a close second
Largely, Xbox Series X, and Series S, handle the Xbox operating system much better than last-gen systems. Things felt sluggish at the best of times on those pesky hard drives, and there's a clear improvement with the move to SSD storage. However, there are still problems. Those problems have been highlighted in an Xbox...
News E3 2022 Has 'Probably' Been Cancelled Altogether, Says Jeff Grubb
Summer Game Mess
It's been a little over a week since we caught wind that E3 2022's in-person event has been axed. It wasn't a huge surprise given E3's waning popularity, and the ever-present COVID-19 pandemic, of course. Things might be getting worse yet, though. According to VentureBeat journalist Jeff Grubb, E3's digital event may also be...
Rumour Hogwarts Legacy Is 'In Trouble', Set To Be Delayed To 2023
"That game is not coming out this year..."
Had enough news about potential delays, yet?! We've got another one for you — the highly-anticipated Hogwarts Legacy is reportedly "in some kind of trouble", and therefore apparently won't be releasing in 2022 at all. This is courtesy of journalist Colin Moriarty on the Sacred Symbols+ podcast...
News Shadow Warrior 3 Set For March Release, Pre-Order Includes All Three Games
Not too long to wait
Shadow Warrior 3 was unfortunately delayed to 2022 back in October in order to apply a little bit more polish, and now it looks like the Xbox Store has revealed the new release date of March 1st (thanks True Achievements). The game is being priced at £41.74 / $49.99, and is available to pre-order right now. The pre-order...
News Dying Light 2 Will Be Supported For Five Years After Launch
New stories, locations, in-game events
The original Dying Light is known for its long-term support, with new content arriving years after its 2015 release. This is atypical for a single player game, but it looks like the trend will continue with Dying Light 2. After revealing some console comparisons, and a
Sunday16th Jan 2022
News Xbox Exec 'Doesn't Know' If FPS Boost Will Return In The Future
"We know it won't work on all games..."
The Xbox team gave us the sad news back in November that the FPS Boost program for Xbox Series X and Series S was finished adding new titles for now, and they've recently reiterated that they don't know if it'll ever return. In an interview with TechRadar, Xbox Director of Project Management Jason Ronald once...
News WWE 2K22 Cover Appears To Leak Online, Release Date & Pre-Order Bonuses Revealed
Update: Officially confirmed!
Update: It's official! WWE 2K22 will be releasing on Xbox on March 11th. Original story: Here's some great news for fans of WWE and wrestling games in general, as it's been reported that WWE 2K22 will be releasing on March 11th, and we've also got a look at the apparent cover art — featuring cover star, Rey...
News It's 'Awesome' That God Of War Now Supports Xbox Controllers, Says Dev
"We even put in all the glyphs for you..."
One of the big talking points of the week in the world of PlayStation was the arrival of 2018's critically-acclaimed exclusive God of War on PC, and as you might expect, it also contains support for Xbox controllers. The game is available to purchase now on Steam, and speaking to
Random Legendary Filmmaker Thinks Halo Infinite Is The 'Best Of The Halo Series'
Young at heart, Chief
Halo Infinite has received all sorts of praise since its solo campaign launched near the end of last year, and now the latest individual to praise it is the legendary American filmmaker (and composer), John Carpenter. Known for movies like Halloween (1978), Escape from New York (1981), The Thing (1982), Starman (1984) and...
Saturday15th Jan 2022
News These Six Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass Today (January 15)
Last chance to enter the world of KH3
In case you'd forgotten, today marks the removal of five more games from the Xbox Game Pass library, including the likes of Desperados 3 and Kingdom Hearts 3. PUBG Battlegrounds was also recently removed after going free-to-play. Here are the six games confirmed to leave before the end of the day on Xbox Game...
News Two More Of January 2022's Xbox Games With Gold Are Now Available
Craft, mine, and build your way to survival
You can now begin downloading the second batch of January 2022's Xbox Live Games With Gold titles (one day early!), which are the Xbox One game Aground and Xbox 360 game Space Invaders Infinity Gene. Both titles are available right now from the Microsoft Store and Xbox 360 Marketplace (links at the bottom...
Rumour Xbox Exclusive Redfall Could Be Next In Line For A Delay
"I think this is one you'll see slip..."
Earlier this week, we saw a rumour about timed Xbox console exclusive Stalker 2 being delayed — which eventually came true — and it's now been suggested that Bethesda's Redfall could be suffering the same fate. This comes courtesy of the Defining
News Halo Infinite's Shop Is 'Reducing Pricing Across The Board' Next Week
Items will also be made available outside of bundles
As fun as Halo Infinite multiplayer is, a lot of fans have been wanting 343 to improve the in-game shop experience. The good news is 343 has been listening and starting next Tuesday, the team will begin to rollout changes for the shop. Pricing will be reduced "across the board" and packages will...
Pick One Which Of These Hitman Trilogy Games Is Your Favourite?
They're all coming to Game Pass next week!
It's time for another round of Pick One! This week, to celebrate the upcoming addition of Hitman Trilogy to Xbox Game Pass on Thursday, January 20th, we thought we'd take a closer look at the three most recent titles in the series. All we want to know is, which is your favourite? Remember you can only pick...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (January 15-16)
Bit of Mass Effect Legendary Edition?
Welcome to the weekend! Next week is looking particularly tasty for Xbox Game Pass, but we've still had a couple of games added the service this week in Spelunky 2 and The Anacrusis, and we've also got another batch of Free Play Days titles to check out, along with the usual set of Deals with Gold and Sp
News Dying Light 2 Gameplay Trailer Shows Us The Human Side Of 'The City'
Stay human
Dying Light 2 is almost upon us, and developer Techland has been showing quite a lot of it off recently. We finally got a look at some of the console versions in the team's latest preview episode, and we know it doesn't really take 500 hours to beat. Now, a meaty gameplay trailer introduces a bit more of the game's world and its
Friday14th Jan 2022
News Xbox Gets Roasted By Wendy's On Twitter With Halo Infinite Insult
Not gonna lie, this was pretty brutal
You might or might not have known that Wednesday was "National Roast Day", and the Twitter account for Wendy's was being particularly active on the day, giving out a variety of "sick burns" to anyone who asked for it. So, guess who asked for it? Yes — the Xbox account chimed in with a request, and Wendy's...
News Xbox Team Pick Their Most Anticipated Games Of 2022
Including Sarah Bond, Aaron Greenberg and more
As we look ahead to gaming in 2022, we all have our own lists of games to look forward to. This year, the Xbox team has put together their own list, with some of the company's biggest faces sharing their 2022 gaming highlights. Head of Xbox Phil Spencer doesn't chime in this time around (he's probably...
News Dying Light 2 Comparison Video Shows Impressive Xbox Series X And One X Footage
Series X brings the frames
Yesterday, January 13th, Techland finally offered up some console gameplay of Dying Light 2. Sadly, we didn't get to see all available versions just yet, but the short clip offered up some interesting cross-gen comparisons. In terms of last-gen systems, we were shown some PS4 and Xbox One X footage. Both of these versions...
News The Anacrusis Developer Addresses Performance Problems On Xbox Series X
“We’ve already identified several performance issues"
The Anacrusis is the latest in a long line of co-op shooters added to Xbox Game Pass recently. It sets itself apart with a unique retro-future art style, which is a little bit different than your typical 'alien invasion' shooter. However, it also comes to Xbox as a Game Preview title, and...
News Xbox Players Pay Their Respects As Halo's Xbox 360 Servers Go Offline
The end of an era
It's been an emotional week for longtime Halo fans - with the online services for all Halo games on the Xbox 360 discontinued. Players banded together right before the servers closed to unlock final achievements and just share memories of their time with the Xbox 360 Halo games over the years. To pay our respects, we've rounded up...
News Konami Is Reportedly Bringing 'New Contents' To The Microsoft Store
What will it be?
Konami's recent release record hasn't exactly been stellar. Along with a lack of actual new games coming out, several older titles have also been delisted by the publisher. Hopefully, that trend is about to end. A reliable Microsoft Store leaker, who goes by the name of ALumia_Italia on Twitter, says that Konami will be bringing...
News Side+, The Exclusive App Of The Sidemen, Is Now Available On Xbox
Exclusive content, community and competitions
If you're a big fan of the YouTubers The Sidemen, then you're probably aware of their exclusive members club called Side+. It's said to bring "exclusive content, community and competitions to the hardcore fanbase". And guess what? It's available now on Xbox. A Microsoft Store page has shown up for the...
Video Here's The Exact Moment Halo's Xbox 360 Servers Were Turned Off
"Oh no, are they gone?! Nooo!"
As you're probably well aware, the matchmaking servers for a variety of Halo Xbox 360 games went offline last night, and while they're still playable (and other parts of the servers are still live), the online multiplayer has officially been turned off for Halo 3, Halo 3: ODST, Halo 4 and
News 'Vague' Rumour Suggests Bandai Namco May Be Working On A Killer Instinct Reboot
Grains of salt needed
Back at the start of the Xbox One generation, Microsoft brought Killer Instinct back. It was a commendable entry in the long-running franchise, although we haven't seen anything of the series since. However, Microsoft may well be cooking up another reboot. An article over at Windows Central speculates just what is going on...
News Halo: Reach's Xbox 360 Multiplayer Lives On Through Playable Demo
"Reach never dies"
There's been a lot of chatter these last few days about Halo server closures. 343 Industries officially closed down the Halo 3, Halo: Reach and Halo 4 servers yesterday, January 13th. Or did they? Some Halo players have discovered that by accessing the demo for Halo: Reach, you can still get online. Unless you happen to have the...
News 2022's Modern Warfare Sequel Could Reportedly Release A Little Earlier Than Usual
With a planned Summer reveal
Rumours have been swirling recently about the next Call of Duty game, which is set to return to the Modern Warfare series. As it turns out, we may be able to go hands on with it a little earlier than usual for CoD. According to prominent leaker Tom Henderson, Modern Warfare II will be revealed this summer, and could...
Thursday13th Jan 2022
News Hitman Trilogy Releases Next Week, Launching With Xbox Game Pass
All three games in one
The incredible Xbox Game Pass news keeps on coming, as IO Interactive has announced today that Hitman Trilogy will be launching for Xbox on Thursday, January 20th, and it'll be included with Xbox Game Pass on day one! As you might expect, this combines Hitman 1, Hitman 2 and Hitman 3 all into a single package: Hitman...
PSA Xbox Is Trialling A New Way To Earn 100s Of Daily Microsoft Rewards Points
Earn thousands more points per-month
We're always on the lookout for new ways to top up our Microsoft Rewards balance, and while the following method has been trialled by random Xbox users for a while, it seems like it's rolling out to even more people, particularly in the UK. That said, Microsoft is still classing this as a trial for now, and it's...
News Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (January 13)
"A fight for survival is just the beginning..."
It's Game Pass day! We've got two games joining the service today, one of which is already available in Spelunky 2, and the other which is set to join around 1pm EST / 6pm GMT — the brand-new co-op shooter, The Anacrusis. Here are the new games you can download with Game Pass today: Spelunky 2:...
News Nacon's MG-X Pro Xbox Cloud Gaming Controller Releases Today
"Enjoy an optimal gaming experience on smartphones"
We've got a new Xbox Cloud Gaming controller hitting the market in Europe today in the form of the Nacon MG-X Pro, which follows on from the MG-X released last September. It retails for £89.99 / €99.90. As you can see, it's built to hold your phone in the middle, and features "ergonomic...
News Microsoft Is Officially No Longer Manufacturing Xbox One Consoles
Focusing on Series X|S
Well, there's been a lot of chatter over the last few days about old consoles, new generations and chip shortages. Just yesterday, a report detailed that Sony is allegedly still making PS4 consoles, in part due to PS5 shortages. However, it looks like Xbox has taken a different approach. Microsoft has told The Verge that the...
News Shadow Man Remastered Has Quietly Arrived On Xbox
From Liveside to Deadside
Update: And just like that, it's now available! Shadow Man Remastered can be purchased from the Xbox Store for £16.74 / $19.99, and as mentioned previously, it's also Xbox One X Enhanced. You can check out the official description below:
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About The Anacrusis
Available on Game Pass today!
The Anacrusis is another co-op shooter arriving day one on Xbox Game Pass, and a load of early access previews on it just hit the web. Truth be told, impressions so far are pretty varied, and there aren't too many scores floating around just yet — probably due to the fact it's launching as part of Xbox Game Preview...
News Nobody Saves The World Extended Gameplay Revealed, Coming To Xbox Game Pass
Enter the Path of Doom next week
Nobody Saves The World, from Guacamelee! developer Drinkbox Studios, is another indie title that drops day one on Xbox Game Pass. Ahead of that launch on January 18th, we've been treated to some extended gameplay, via a lengthy IGN preview. The video focuses on late-game content, namely the "Path of Doom", a series...
News Double Fine Feels Like It's 'Still Got It' After The Successful Release Of Psychonauts 2
In the words of studio head Tim Schafer
In an interview with Epic Games to promote Unreal Engine, Double Fine spoke about the significance of shipping Psychonauts 2 last year on Xbox (a game running on Unreal). Tim Schafer, Studio Head of Double Fine and Creative Director of Psychonauts 2 acknowledged how important this latest release was to the...
News Halo Infinite's Free January 2022 Xbox Game Pass Perk Is Now Live
Featuring another snazzy skin
It's time for another Halo Infinite Game Pass Ultimate perk, as January's freebie rolls around. This time out, you can treat yourself to an absolutely-too-bright Warthog skin for your multiplayer endeavours, and a few other sweet bonuses. Those bonuses come in the form of a battle pass challenge swap, and a 2x XP token...
News Starfield-Themed Watch Seemingly Leaks Ahead Of Schedule
Collector's Edition perhaps?
We're all pretty excited for Starfield later this year. Bethesda's upcoming RPG takes us into outer space, a huge change of scenery for the developer. Some of that scenery may well come to life too, as Redditors believe they've spotted a Starfield-themed watch that could be part of the game's inevitable Collector's...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (January 13-16)
Anyone for tennis?
It's time for another batch of Free Play Days titles! 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? The biggest game of the weekend is Star Wars Squadrons, although obviously that's included with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate as well...
Poll Which Xbox 360 Era Halo Game Are You Playing This Week?
Goodnight Sweet Prince
All good things must come to an end, unfortunately. Today, that's true of Xbox 360 era Halo, at least the online multiplayer anyway. 343 Industries is closing down matchmaking across Halo 3, Halo: Reach and Halo 4 today, January 13th, in order to focus on more modern Halo titles. So, we're spending a bi
News Forza Horizon 5 Nominated For GOTY At 2022 GDC Awards
Much deserved!
Just as we thought last year's various award shows were done, GDC comes along with one more. The Game Developers Conference takes place in March, and it has its very own awards show to boot. The show contains the usual array of awards, including, of course, Game of the Year. There's some stiff competition here with the likes of...
Wednesday12th Jan 2022
Reaction Sony Continuing PS4 Production Shows The Xbox Series S Was A Great Move
Not enough chips
The Xbox Series S has been somewhat controversial since its reveal and release in 2020. A lower-spec next-gen console was seen by some as a way of holding the generation back, essentially limiting what could be extracted from Xbox Series X and PS5. A global chip shortage shows it was the right move after all. Earlier today, January...
Talking Point Is Forced Cross-Play On Xbox Becoming A Huge Issue?
Cheating, cheating never changes
Cross-play was supposed to usher in a friendlier, more collaborative era of online gaming. PlayStation and Xbox players could finally unite regardless of console, and PC players could get in on the act too. However, it's not really played out that way so far, especially when the PC community is factored in. Reddit,...
News Bad News, Stalker 2 Has Been Delayed To December 2022
"This decision is not an easy one"
The rumours were unfortunately true! After it was suggested that (timed) Xbox console exclusive Stalker 2 might be getting delayed until later in the year, GSC Game World has confirmed it will now release on December 8th, 2022. In a message posted on social media, the developer explained that the "decision is not...
News PUBG Is Now Free-To-Play On Xbox, With A Catch
Battlegrounds for all
PUBG Battlegrounds first landed on consoles in Xbox Game Preview, way back in 2017. It was a premium product, even in its preview state, but it's safe to say things have changed for the genre since. To keep up, PUBG is going free. As of today, with the game's 15.2 update, PUBG is free-to-play. Anyone can jump in with a "Basic"...
News Netflix Is 'Smartly' Moving Into The Gaming Space, Says Head Of Xbox
"I think it’s smart what they’re doing"
Netflix took its first proper steps into the world of gaming last year with the creation of Netflix Games — a new service in which you can download and play mobile games on Android and iOS as part of your Netflix membership. The company says it plans to "continue improving our mobile gaming experience...
News Undead Labs Has Several Content Updates Planned For State Of Decay 2 This Year
The third game might still be a while away
One Xbox series that perhaps deserves a little more love is State of Decay. If you are a fan of Undead Labs' team-based zombie survival game and have been wondering how everything has been going, here's an update. Although the third game is on the way, it seems there'll still be some focus on the second...
News Head Of Xbox Phil Spencer Celebrates His Birthday Eve Finishing Up The Ascent
Have a great day Phil!
Phil Spencer has been a shining light since he took over as Head of Xbox, so it's only right we help him celebrate his birthday! January 12, 2022 marks Spencer's 54th birthday, and it looks like he kept himself busy during his birthday eve. No, he wasn't at some lavish party somewhere. Spencer was finishing up the main...
News Far Cry 6 Pagan Min DLC Out Now With Free Co-Op Pass
Taking control
Far Cry 6's second major DLC is out now, based on all things Pagan Min. Yes, Far Cry 4's main villain returns here, as does the Kyrat location seen in the series' fourth entry. Pagan: Control is part of Far Cry 6's season pass, and it brings a little bonus for co-op players. Basically, only one player needs to own the DLC in order to...
News Xbox Series X Stock Increase Leads To Record UK Sales In December 2021
The biggest month yet for Series X|S in the UK
We recently heard how over 12 million Xbox Series X and S consoles had reportedly been shipped so far, and now GamesIndustry.biz (via GFK) is reporting that over 1 million of those systems have been sold in the UK to date. Most notably, December 2021 was said to have been the strongest month for Series...
News Rumour Suggests Stalker 2 Is Being Delayed To Late 2022, GSC Game World Responds
Update: Now officially delayed to December
The upcoming release of Stalker 2 was one of the hot topics on social media yesterday, as a Ukrainian YouTuber called "OldBoi" got everyone a little concerned by suggesting that the game was being delayed from its April 28th release date until somewhere around August or October 2022 based on his knowledge...
News Call Of Duty: Warzone Dev Promises Performance Fixes For Xbox Players
Textures, please
Since Call of Duty: Warzone magically warped back in time to World War 2, players have encountered numerous issues with the new Caldera map. Performance has been shaky, there's still no FOV slider, and the experience varies wildly from platform to platform. The good news, is that developer Raven Software is aware of various issues...
Tuesday11th Jan 2022
Random Halo 3 Players Band Together To Earn Final Achievement Before Servers Close
The final countdown
The Halo games on Xbox 360 will see their servers (mostly) closed for good this week. That's right, 343 Industries is sunsetting Xbox 360 era Halo on January 13th, in favour of supporting The Master Chief Collection. However, that hasn't stopped a squad of Spartans banding together for what may be the final time. As spotted by...
News Some Xbox Series X Owners Are Having Major Problems With 4K Blu-Rays
"No update has patched this yet"
In case you didn't know, the Xbox Series X can officially play 4K Blu-Rays — unfortunately though, various owners of the console are reporting that they're either not working correctly, or they're simply just too loud in operation. In a lengthy Reddit thread, lots of commenters pointed out that 4K Blu-Rays can...
News Phil Spencer Wants The Gaming Industry To Implement Cross-Platform Bans
Or at least allow you to bring across banned user lists
One of the topics that Phil Spencer discussed in his recent interview with The New York Times was that of toxicity on Xbox Live and how the brand deals with it, which led to some interesting insights from the Head of Xbox. To start with, Spencer pointed out that Xbox has A.I. tools in place to...
News FAR: Changing Tides Is Coming To Xbox Game Pass On Day One
Setting sail
In another win for Xbox Game Pass, publisher Frontier Foundry has announced that FAR: Changing Tides will join the Game Pass library on day one. The anticipated sequel to FAR: Lone Sails launches in March, and for us Xbox Game Pass subscribers, it'll now be included in the package. To celebrate this announcement, along with its release...
News Phil Spencer Discusses Xbox Series X|S Sales, Over 12 Million Reportedly Shipped So Far
The fastest-selling Xbox consoles of all time
Head of Xbox Phil Spencer recently spoke with The New York Times, discussing all things Xbox and gaming at large. We already took a look at his comments on Microsoft's relationship with Activision, which has "changed" in light of recent allegations against Activision Blizzard. Spencer also talked more...
News 343 Responds To Halo Infinite Pro's Request To Change The Mangler's Spawn Timer
"We have definitely been seeing all of the feedback"
Team-based multiplayer shooters are always in the firing line when it comes to weapon nerfs and buffs, and Halo Infinite's multiplayer is no different. The game might have only been out for a few months now, but there's already plenty of debates going on within the community about the power of...
Deals 250+ Games Included In This Week's Xbox Sales (January 11-18)
Deals with Gold, Spotlight & 'Countdown Add-On' offers
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! While there are almost 500 deals in this week's selection, the vast majority of those are part of the 'Countdown Add-On Sale', so we've only got a few actual games on offer this week. We've rounded up some of the most notable current deals below,...
Deals All Classic Xbox Games In This Week's Sales (January 11-18)
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 'Countdown Add-Ons' sale featuring DLC and Season Passes for a wide array of games. Below, we've included every single Xbox 360 and original Xbox game available over the next week, but...
News Forza Street Is Closing Down For Good In Spring 2022
Road closed
Forza Street, the mobile-centric spinoff to the Forza series, is officially shutting down this Spring. The title initially released in 2018 on PC, before expanding to iOS and Android devices in 2020. The Forza Motorsport support page details the closure, and what players can expect in the run up to the game's final hour. Forza Street's...
News 343 Industries 'Optimistic' On Halo Infinite BTB Fix In Upcoming Patch
Cheating issues also being worked on
It looks like our hopes and prayers for a proper fix for Halo Infinite's Big Team Battle issues are finally being answered. Halo Community Director at 343 Industries, Brian Jarrard (AKA Sketch) took to the Halo Waypoint forums to talk over what's coming in Infinite's next patch. The team is confident it has a...
News Dying Light 2's Story Actually Takes 20 Hours To Complete
500 for the whole hog
Over the weekend, Dying Light 2 developer Techland revealed that it'd take roughly 500 hours to complete its upcoming sequel. This, of course, sparked controversy on game length, and how long it should take to finish your average AAA game. Now though, the team has taken to twitter to clarify its comment. Basically, 500 hours...
Monday10th Jan 2022
News Xbox Boss: We've Changed How We Do Certain Things With Activision
"And they’re aware of that"
Head of Xbox Phil Spencer has been talking as part of a new interview with The New York Times, in which he gave his thoughts about the recent allegations at Activision Blizzard, admitting that Xbox's relationship with the company has changed — "and they're aware of that". Back in November, Spencer was said to have...
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (January 10-14)
Including a couple of Game Pass releases
Our weekly roundup has returned! Recent weeks have been quiet for new releases on Xbox, but we've actually got over 10 of them arriving this week, including a couple of new Game Pass titles in The Anacrusis and Spelunky 2. Here's what's on the way: New Xbox Releases (November 15-19): Optimised For Xbox...
News Ubisoft Reveals FPS & Resolution Details For Rainbow Six Extraction On Xbox
Extracting that next-gen power
Rainbow Six Extraction is out real soon, January 20th in fact, for last gen and current gen platforms. On the Xbox side of things, we recently found out that Extraction will be yet another day one Game Pass title, following recent co-op shooters Back 4 Blood and Aliens: Fireteam Elite. Now,
News Did You Know? You Can Now Join FaceTime Calls From Your Xbox
Thanks to Apple & Microsoft Edge
For the longest time, you could only ever join FaceTme calls if you owned an Apple device like an iPhone or iPad, but it's now possible to join them on a whole array of devices — and that even includes Xbox consoles. This is due to the recent ability for iOS users to create "Facetime Links", which can then be sent...
News Xbox's Sarah Bond Wants You To Play Firewatch On Game Pass
"This gem is an emotional journey..."
The fantastic Firewatch was one of a batch of games added to Xbox Game Pass in late 2021, and while it might be a few years old now, various people (including Xbox's Sarah Bond) are pointing out just how great it still is. Bond, who serves as Corporate Vice President at Xbox, took to social media yesterday to...
Soapbox Rainbow Six Extraction Extends A Winning Streak For Co-Op On Xbox Game Pass
The place for all things co-op
Last week, as Xbox announced another huge win with Rainbow Six Extraction coming to Game Pass on day one, it hit me. The service's biggest plus is breaking down barriers for co-op action with friends, and long may that continue. Over the last few months, we've had some real heavy hitters arrive in the Game Pass...
Random Team Xbox Wants To Make This LEGO Series X An Official Set
They need your help!
You might remember that back in October, a creative Twitch streamer by the name of BrickinNick built a custom Xbox Series X controller entirely out of LEGO, and now he's also done the same for the console itself. The next step? After over 110 hours of work on the project, BrickinNick wants to turn his LEGO set into a reality,...
News Forza Horizon 5 Surpasses 15 Million Players Worldwide
An extensive Hall of Fame
According to Forza Horizon 5's virtual Hall of Fame, over 15 million players have taken Playground Games' latest racer for a spin. That's a pretty impressive number, building on the 10 million player count acquired within a few short weeks of the game's launch. The feat was first spotted by Twitter user MauroNL, who went...
News Age Of Empires 4 Fans Think They've Found Evidence Of An Xbox Version
Let's hope so
We've really enjoyed our time with Age of Empires 4 so far, but the big downside is that you can't play it on Xbox. There have been many calls over the years to bring the series to console, but for now it remains PC exclusive. However, some fans think they might have spotted evidence of an upcoming Xbox version. Twitter user...
News Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Sequel Aims To Release In Late 2022, Says Report
"But it’s not locked in and things could easily change..."
There have been a few rumblings over the past few days that the sequel to Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order might be gearing up for a reveal in the near future, and it's been suggested that it could release as soon as late 2022. In a lengthy report from Bespin Bulletin, it was mentioned that...
News New Armored Core Screenshots Revealed Via FromSoftware Survey
Set amidst a "cosmic catastrophe"
Elden Ring is almost, almost here, but what if we said details surrounding FromSoftware's next project have begun to surface? Well, according to a forum post by ResetEra user Red Liquorice, the Dark Souls developer may be set to return to Armored Core. The user claims to have recently taken part in a consumer...
Sunday9th Jan 2022
News OG Xbox Creator 'Feared It Was All Over' At The Xbox One Launch
"There was a moment..."
We've been hearing a lot from the "Father of Xbox" Seamus Blackley in recent weeks to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Xbox, and he happened to mention on Twitter yesterday that he felt Xbox One almost killed off the brand entirely. In response to a comment about the Power On: The Story of Xbox documentary, Blackley (who...
News Dying Light 2 Will Take About 500 Hours To 100%
Sorry, achievement hunters
Well, here's some news achievement hunters on Xbox might not appreciate - Dying Light 2 will apparently take 500 hours to "fully complete". Techland shared this information over on social media - comparing it to how long it would take to walk from Warsaw to Madrid. It had many fans worried they wouldn't be able to commit...
News Liked Golf Story On Switch? Check Out RPGolf Legends On Xbox This Month
"Become the legend in this golf-action-adventure"
Golf Story is one of the most popular sports games on Nintendo Switch, and if you're looking for something in a similar vein on Xbox, it's worth keeping an eye out for RPGolf Legends — it's set to release on Thursday, January 20th. The game sees you travelling around in a unique open-world where...
Saturday8th Jan 2022
Guide Xbox Game Pass January 2022 List: Coming Soon & Leaving Soon
The latest Game Pass reveals and updates
Looking for a complete list of Xbox Game Pass games coming soon in January 2022? 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 January, as...
Video Here's 15 Minutes Of The Anacrusis, Coming To Xbox Game Pass Next Week
"An infinitely-replayable fight against alien hordes"
The Anacrusis is one of two games launching with Xbox Game Pass next week, taking the form of a four-player, cooperative first-person shooter in which you embark on an "infinitely-replayable fight against alien hordes." The game is launching as part of Xbox Game Preview (early access) on...
Guide Best Xbox Games For Kids 2022
The 30 best Xbox games for family fun in 2022
What are the best Xbox kids games? As the parent or primary carer of young kids who've recently got their hands on an Xbox One, Series X or Series S, or are beginning to show an interest in gaming in general, it can be pretty tough to know exactly what games out there are suitable for them to play...
News Phil Spencer Has Been Taking Some Snaps In The Ascent On Xbox
The dev seems overjoyed
Head of Xbox Phil Spencer is a true gamer and we know he loves to spend his time in titles like Destiny 2. More recently it's been 343's hit Halo Infinite. So, what's he been up to lately? It seems he's now checking out the gritty cyberpunk action RPG, The Ascent — making use of the capture feature. If you've not played...
Pick One Which Is Your Favourite Game In The Mass Effect Trilogy?
First, second or third?
It's time for another round of Pick One! This weekend, to celebrate the addition of Mass Effect Legendary Edition on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (via EA Play), we thought we'd take a closer look at its three classic games. We actually did a similar poll to this back in November 2020, with Mass Effect 2 coming out on top with 67%...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (January 8-9)
Fighting fires with Embr?
Welcome to the weekend! We imagine many people will be diving into Mass Effect Legendary Edition with Game Pass Ultimate and EA Play over the next couple of days, but we've also been treated to many other Game Pass additions this week, and don't forget about the massive Xbox "Last Chance" sale if you're eager to
Friday7th Jan 2022
News Mass Effect 5 Poster Is Hiding 'At Least Five Surprises', Says BioWare
"There are a handful of hidden treats"
Back in November, BioWare celebrated N7 Day by sharing new artwork for Mass Effect 5, and the company has teased fans this week by suggesting there are "at least five surprises" hidden within it. In a status update from Studio General Manager Gary McKay, he stated these surprises "point to an amazing future":...
News MSI Is Launching Its Very First 4K, 144Hz Xbox Edition Monitor
"A powerful gaming display built for Xbox"
MSI has announced that it's bringing a special Xbox Edition of its Optix MPG321UR-QD monitor to market, complete with "various features designed for console gamers to provide an amazing experience on Xbox Series X|S." The 32-inch IPS monitor includes 4K UHD resolution (3840x2160) with two HDMI 2.1 ports,...
Guide Microsoft Rewards: Earn 500 Easy Points With This New 'Resolutions' Xbox Challenge
500 points for just a few minutes' work!
It's Microsoft Rewards time! You might have noticed today that another new punch card went live on the Microsoft Rewards app on Xbox, and it's a fantastic way to get 500 easy points for just a few minutes' work. Firstly, you'll need to activate the 'Conquer Your Resolutions' punch card on the app, and then...
Talking Point What Xbox Game Are You Most Excited For In 2022?
Starfield? Elden Ring? Hogwarts Legacy?
Xbox undoubtedly had a fantastic year in 2021 — Xbox Game Pass enjoyed its best 12 months in existence, the likes of Halo Infinite and Forza Horizon 5 lived up to expectations, and the Series X and S continued to receive great reports from fans and critics alike. But what about 2022? Well, it seems to be...
News Xbox Made Progress In Japan Last Year, Despite Being Heavily Outsold By PS5
The 2021 sales figures are in
Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo sales figures from Japan in 2021 have been rolling in over the past 24 hours, with GamesIndustry.biz reporting (via Famitsu) that 95,598 Series X|S consoles were sold in the country last year. Unfortunately, that's miles behind the 5.3 million Nintendo Switch units sold, and ten times...
News BioWare: Mass Effect Legendary Edition Shows The Value Of 'Striving For Excellence'
"The feedback has been insanely positive"
In case you've been living under a rock, Mass Effect Legendary Edition was officially added to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate via EA Play yesterday, and BioWare has been speaking a bit about the game's success in 2021. In a recent update, BioWare Studio General Manager Gary McKay highlighted that the game has...
Roundup Rainbow Six Extraction Hands-On Previews Suggest It's 'Fun' But 'Familiar'
"I wasn't sure how much replay value it had"
This week treated us to the surprising news that Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Extraction will be launching with Xbox Game Pass on January 20th, and ahead of that date, various outlets have been given access to a hands-on preview of the game. The verdict? It seems like most are enjoying it, but they've got...
News E3 2022's 'In Person' Event Has Been Axed
And ESA hasn't confirmed a digital show yet
The ESA has announced this year's E3 will no longer go ahead "in person" due to the pandemic. Here's the full statement via IGN: “Due to the ongoing health risks surrounding COVID-19 and its potential impact on the safety of exhibitors and attendees, E3 will not be held in person in 2022. We remain...
Thursday6th Jan 2022
News Xbox Dev Mode Accounts Were Disabled By Mistake, Suggests Microsoft
"We are working on reenabling these accounts"
Update: Well, here's an interesting update to the story! Xbox Director of Project Management Jason Ronald has taken to Twitter this evening to state that Microsoft has "no plans to remove or disable Developer Mode on Xbox consoles", while also confirming that various Dev Mode accounts were "inadvertently...
Random Xbox Fan Wins $4,000 Custom Series X Bundle, But Fails To Claim It In Time
"We need you to reply by October..."
We've seen a lot of custom Xbox Series X and Series S bundles being given away by Microsoft over the past year, either via Twitter or as part of Microsoft Rewards. While many have questioned whether anyone actually wins them, it's been proved they do — although one unlucky Xbox fan happened to find this out the...
News Three Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (January 6)
It's Mass Effect day!
It's Game Pass day! The big highlight of today is undoubtedly Mass Effect Legendary Edition's arrival on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and EA Play, but we've also got Embr and Outer Wilds joining the service as well. Here are the new games you can download with Game Pass today: Embr: Console, PC, Cloud: Team up w
Hands On Mass Effect Legendary Edition - The Best Way To Experience The Original Series
I'm Commander Shepard and this is my favourite remaster on the Citadel
Update (January 2022): With Mass Effect Legendary Edition joining Xbox Game Pass Ultimate via EA Play this week, we're republishing this hands on feature / review to give you a better idea of what to expect. Original story (May 2021): Back in 2007, when Master Chief was still...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (January 6-9)
Including Battlefield 2042!
It's time for another batch of Free Play Days titles! 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? The highlight is undoubtedly Battlefield 2042, which includes the Series X and Series S versions, while there's also...
News Xbox Game Pass For PC Was Too Confusing Of A Name, Says Microsoft
"We had this user confusion..."
You might have missed it back in December — Microsoft announced as part of The Game Awards 2021 that it was rebranding Xbox Game Pass for PC, changing the name to just "PC Game Pass" from now on. In a recent interview with ROG Global (as highlighted by
News The Rock Comments On Unveiling The Xbox With Bill Gates In 2001
"We were the coolest cats in Vegas..."
The unveiling of the original Xbox by Bill Gates and The Rock at the CES trade show is one of the most famous moments in the brand's history, and it took place exactly 21 years ago today on January 6th, 2001. At the time, it seemed like such a bizarre crossover — Dwayne Johnson was still a WWF wrestler back...
News Bungie Appears To Be Hiring For Its Unannounced Project
What could it be?
Last year, you might recall how the Destiny and former Halo developer Bungie was teasing something, that appeared to be tied to an unannounced project. While it seems nobody really knows exactly what is going on behind the scenes at Bungie, it's still recruiting for this new project, with a former Guild Wars 2 team member signing...
News Far Cry 6's Pagan Min DLC Is Dropping On Xbox Next Week
Included as part of the Season Pass
If you've been looking forward to the second major DLC release for Far Cry 6, you'll be glad to know it's releasing next week on Tuesday, January 11th, with this one focusing on the iconic villain from Far Cry 4, Pagan Min. Included as part of the Season Pass, this DLC is said to blend "intense action and...
News Hatsune Miku Logic Paint S Arrives On Xbox Later This Month
With a 20% discount if you pre-order now
We've never seen a Hatsune Miku game on Xbox, but we're getting one this month with Hatsune Miku Logic Paint S! The picross game first launched for Nintendo Switch back in March 2021, and is now available for pre-order on Xbox One, Series X, Series S and PC with a 20% discount, with the release date set for...
Wednesday5th Jan 2022
News The Ubisoft+ Subscription Service Is Officially Coming To Xbox
Update: No sign of Game Pass though
Update: Ubisoft has clarified that this service will unfortunately not be available with Xbox Game Pass. Original story: There have been suggestions for a while that Ubisoft might be planning to bring its Ubisoft+ subscription service to Xbox, and that's exactly what's going to happen, as the company has...
Feature Is It Worth Buying An Xbox One In 2022?
There's life in the old dog yet
Is it worth buying an Xbox One S or Xbox One X in 2022? The two consoles have since been succeeded by the new Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X which released in November 2020, but millions of people have yet to make the jump, and the Xbox One still remains a very popular line of consoles right now. So, is it still...
News Rainbow Six Extraction Releases Day One With Xbox Game Pass
Available later this month
It's time for another day one Game Pass announcement! Xbox and Ubisoft have officially confirmed that Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Extraction will launching with Xbox Game Pass on January 20th, 2022. The game will be available on console, PC and cloud, allowing you to "jump into this intense, thrilling, and unpredictable PvE...
News Nobody Saves The World Launches With Xbox Game Pass Later This Month
From the creators of Guacamelee!
Nobody Saves The World has been on our radar for a while, serving as a new take on Action RPGs from the creators of the excellent Guacamelee!, and it's now been confirmed to be launching with Xbox Game Pass on January 18th. In the game, you'll complete Quests to discover and swap between many varied and distinct...
News 343 Reveals Changes To Halo Infinite's Fracture: Tenrai Event
Based on community feedback and internal goals
Winter Contingency is now over in Halo Infinite multiplayer, and to fill the void, 343 has reintroduced the Fracture: Tenrai event. Once again, this is a completely free and limited-time event that returns multiple times over a season - offering unique cosmetics and rewards across 30 tiers. Tenrai is...
News Xbox Team Investigating Issues With Unresponsive Guide Button
"We're trying to nail down what's going on"
If you've been having issues where the Xbox Guide button appears to be slow and unresponsive, you're not alone. Over on Twitter, Xbox Engineering Lead Eden Marie has confirmed the team is trying to "nail down what's going on." We've seen reports from multiple Xbox users in recent weeks that the guide...
Talking Point With PSVR 2 On The Way, Do You Wish Xbox Also Had A VR Headset?
Or would it be a bad idea?
As you may have already seen earlier today, Sony has formally announced the PlayStation VR2, the second version of the company's virtual reality headset — this time being designed specifically for PlayStation 5. The PSVR2 includes features such as a 4K HDR OLED screen with a 110-degree viewing angle, eye-tracking,...
Deals All Classic Xbox Games In This Week's Sales (January 4-11)
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 'Last Chance' sale featuring various titles that were previously included in the recent Countdown Sale. Below, we've included every single Xbox 360 and original Xbox game available over...
News Spelunky 2 Makes Its Xbox (And Game Pass) Debut Next Week
Meet the next generation of explorers
Microsoft announced the latest batch of Xbox Game Pass titles yesterday, and one of them is the roguelike platformer Spelunky 2, which despite first releasing back in 2020, will be making its debut on Xbox next Thursday, January 13th. The game is a sequel to the 2008 Xbox Live Arcade title, and is "greatly...
News Playground Games Co-Founder Gavin Raeburn Is Leaving The Company
After 12 years and five Forza Horizon games
It has been revealed that Gavin Raeburn, co-founder at Playground Games, is leaving the company after 12 years. As announced via Windows Central, Microsoft highlighted that Raeburn is stepping away from his position as Studio Head at the Forza Horizon and Fable studio, with fellow co-founder Trevor...
News Skull & Bones Co-Director Leaves Ubisoft After 15 Years
"On to new exciting adventures"
Ubisoft's Skull & Bones has suffered a notoriously slow development process, with suggestions that it had been rebooted in 2020 and was still "struggling to take shape" in 2021, and now its co-director has also left the company. In a message on
Tuesday4th Jan 2022
News Another Seven Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass Soon (January 15)
Update: Kingdom Hearts 3 added to the list
Update: Microsoft has confirmed that The Little Acre was included in the original list by mistake (it's already left Game Pass), however Kingdom Hearts 3 will also now be leaving on January 15th as well. You can check the updated table below: Original story: Microsoft has unveiled the next set of seven...
News Three Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (January 4)
All previously unannounced
It's Game Pass day! We weren't expecting any additions to the service today, but we've received three new GP titles in the form of Gorogoa, Olija and The Pedestrian. You can find out more about them below. Here are the new games you can download with Game Pass today: Gorogoa: Console, PC, Cloud: Gorogoa is an...
News These Five Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (January 6-13)
It's Mass Effect time!
The latest batch of Xbox Game Pass titles has arrived! Microsoft has today unveiled another five games coming to the service over the next week, with the highlight undoubtedly being Mass Effect Legendary Edition! Here's what's coming to Xbox Game Pass over the next week-or-so: Date Game Platform January 6 Embr Console,...
News How To Pre-Install Mass Effect Legendary Edition With Xbox Game Pass
Heading to EA Play this week
Good news! Mass Effect Legendary Edition is coming to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate via EA Play later this week on Thursday, January 6th. The bad news is there's no official way to pre-install it, at least not at the time of writing. Fortunately, even though you can't officially pre-install it with Game Pass, there is a way...
News Who's Your Daddy?! Brings Its Ridiculousness To Xbox This Wednesday
As part of Xbox Game Preview
Remember the Steam craze a few years ago that was Who's Your Daddy?! The game has since racked up over 16,000 "Mostly Positive" reviews on the platform (and "billions" of views on YouTube), and it's coming to Xbox this Wednesday. For those who aren't in the know, Who's Your Daddy?! is a casual multiplayer game in which...
Deals 250+ Games Included In This Week's Xbox Sales (January 4-11)
Deals with Gold, Spotlight & 'Last Chance' offers
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! With the Countdown Sale finally now over, we've been treated to a new batch of over 250 deals — although some of those Countdown offers are now part of a "Last Chance" sale. We've rounded up some of the most notable current deals below, and Xbox's...
News Alan Wake Remastered Adds Auto HDR Support For Xbox Series X|S
Here are the full patch notes
The superb Alan Wake Remastered has gone one step further in improving the experience for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S users today, adding support for the Auto HDR feature on those consoles. If you're unaware, Auto HDR allows games without HDR to take advantage of an automated version of it instead, which ultimately...
News Halo Co-Creator Praises Halo Infinite's Campaign, Says It 'Brings Back The Magic'
Master Chief is in top form
Halo co-creator Marcus Lehto has given the latest entry in the long-running sci-fi series, Halo Infinite, the thumbs up. In an incredibly brief tweet over on the social media platform Twitter, Lehto mentioned how he had really been enjoying his time with the campaign so far, noting how it "brings back" the magic...
News Buy This Nail Polish, And You'll Get Free Content For Halo Infinite & Forza Horizon 5
Talk about a random collab
In one of the most random partnerships we've seen in some time, Xbox has teamed up with leading nail polish brand OPI to introduce an "Xbox-inspired Spring 2022 Collection" — complete with free in-game content for Halo Infinite and Forza Horizon 5. The new collection will launch in Spring 2022, and includes "12 hues...
News Halo Infinite Lead Narrative Designer Leaves 343 To Join Riot Games
"It was a terrifically difficult decision"
The Lead Narrative Designer on Halo Infinite, Aaron Linde, has announced he's left 343 Industries to join Riot Games. Linde first announced his departure from 343 Industries on New Year's Eve, telling his followers that it was a "terrifically difficult decision" to leave the company, and calling Halo...
Monday3rd Jan 2022
News Samsung TV 'Gaming Hub' To Launch In 2022, But No Sign Of Xbox Cloud Support Yet
It's surely only a matter of time
As part of CES 2022, Samsung has announced that some of its 2022 Smart TVs will be introducing a new 'Gaming Hub' feature, allowing direct access to multiple cloud gaming services with support for Xbox and PlayStation controllers. So far, NVIDIA GeForce Now, Google Stadia and Utomik's cloud gaming service have been...
Saturday1st Jan 2022
News No Joke, It Looks Like GoldenEye 007 Is Finally Coming To Xbox
Everyone remain calm...
How incredible would this be as a way to kick off 2022?! It looks like GoldenEye 007 is on the way to Xbox. True Achievements has picked up a new achievement list for the game — 55 achievements for 1000 gamerscore. Some of the achievement images even appear to have leaked, as you can see in the tweets below: Based on...
Guide How To Claim 2000 Bonus Microsoft Rewards Points On Xbox In January 2022
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. January 2022's "Monthly Bonus Round" challenge has just begun, and by satisfying a few easy...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (January 1-2)
The first weekend of the New Year!
Well, another year has begun! 2022 has officially kicked off, and we're starting it with a weekend to (hopefully) relax and play some fantastic Xbox games. Don't forget that the huge Xbox Countdown Sale 2021 is ending over the next couple of days, so now is your last chance to add some of those discounted titles to...
Pick One Which Is Your Favourite Xbox Yakuza Game?
Out of the mainline entries
It's time for another round of Pick One — New Year's edition! This week, to mark the removal of various Yakuza games from Xbox Game Pass (don't worry, you can still grab a couple of them at a major discount for the next few days), we thought we'd take a look at the franchise on Xbox so far. We're not including...
News Happy New Year From The Pure Xbox Team
2022 should be a good one for Xbox!
Happy New Year! 2022 has officially arrived, and we're looking forward to another incredibly busy twelve months for Xbox, with the likes of Starfield, Redfall, Stalker 2 and many other high-profile releases on the way this year. Looking back, 2021 was a great year for Xbox, with Game Pass easily having its best...
