Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (July 18-22)
BM: Infinite, Forza Horizon 5: Hot Wheels & More!
News Two New Releases Are Available Today On Xbox Game Pass (July 5)
Including an unannounced surprise!
News Xbox Live 1.0 Is Getting A Replacement, And It'll Support 13 Games At Launch
Online multiplayer returns to the original Xbox!
News Xbox's Phil Spencer Admits The Game He Wants To Play Next Is On PlayStation
And people are admiring his honesty
News This Next-Gen Soulslike RPG Launches August 2022 On Xbox Series X|S
Update: But now a week later than planned
News - July, 2022
Sunday31st Jul 2022
News The First Two Of August 2022's Xbox Games With Gold Are Now Available
Including a classic Saints Row game!
You can now begin downloading the first batch of August 2022's Xbox Games With Gold titles (one day early!), which are the Xbox One game Calico and Xbox 360 game Saints Row 2. Both titles are available right now from the Microsoft Store (links at the bottom of the page) or by searching manually on your console...
News These Five Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass Today (July 31)
Including the Enhanced edition of Raji
In case you'd forgotten, today marks the removal of five more games from the Xbox Game Pass library, all of them being highly-regarded indies including the likes of Katamari Damacy Reroll and Raji: An Ancient Epic. Here are the five games confirmed to leave today on Xbox Game Pass: Date Game Platform
News Time Extension Has Arrived! The Newest Member Of Our Network
Perfect for fans of classic gaming
If you're a keen reader of Pure Xbox, you may also be aware that Nintendo Life and Push Square operate under the same Hookshot Media banner. Well, we've now got a fourth outlet to add to that list in the form of Time Extension! The goal behind Time Extension is to focus on all things retro — here's how editor...
News NBA 2K23's First Gameplay Trailer Looks As Flashy As Ever
Specifically the Xbox Series X|S version
We're just over a month away from the release of NBA 2K23 on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, and 2K has just published a "First Look" gameplay trailer for the new-gen version specifically, which looks as great as ever. You can check out the trailer above, and keep your eyes peeled for more...
Saturday30th Jul 2022
News Aside From Elden Ring, Can You Guess The Highest-Rated 2022 Xbox Game So Far?
Based on Metacritic's rankings
It'll probably come as no surprise to hear that Elden Ring is the highest-rated Xbox game on Metacritic for 2022 so far, but what about the second highest-rated game? No cheating, we want you to guess before you read on! Spoilers ahead!! The answer is the fantastic The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe, which boasts an...
Reminder The Xbox Ultimate Game Sale 2022 Ends This Weekend
Last chance to take advantage of 500+ deals
It's almost time for the end of the Xbox Ultimate Game Sale 2022 (otherwise known as the Summer Sale), which is set to conclude either late on Sunday night, or at some point on Monday. In any case, there's not long left! If you haven't had a chance to sample what's on offer yet, you'll find a few guides...
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (August 1-5)
Anyone for a Rocket League & golf mashup?
Welcome to your new Xbox games roundup for August 1st to 5th! It's a pretty quiet week coming up, we've still got the likes of Azure Striker GUNVOLT 3 on the way, along with the Xbox Game Pass addition of Turbo Golf Racing! Here's what's coming to Xbox next week: New Xbox Releases (August 1-5):...
Pick One What Was Your Favourite Xbox Game Pass Game In July?
It was PowerWash Sim, wasn't it
It's time for another round of Pick One! This weekend, considering we're reaching the end of the month, we thought we'd take a look back at Xbox Game Pass in July which brought us a whole bunch of great new additions to the service. Some of the major releases on Game Pass this month have included Ubisoft's Far Cry 5...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 30-31)
We're laying the SmackDown
Welcome to the weekend! It's been a fairly quiet week for new releases, but we've got the likes of MultiVersus and Digimon Survive to check out over the next few days, along with the new Game Pass release of Inside, three Free Play Days titles including WWE 2K22, and the Summer Sale also ends on Sunday/Monday! Read More:
Friday29th Jul 2022
News It's Official, Grounded Launches On Xbox September 27th
"It's going to be our biggest update ever"
Update [Fri 29th Jul, 2022 06:55 BST]: The game director of Grounded Adam Brennecke has celebrated the two-year anniversary of the game being in early access by announcing its final release date. Following on from the month of September, the team at Obsidian has now locked in September 27th for version 1.0...
News 'Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty' Free Trial Arriving Ahead Of Xbox Game Pass Launch
What sorcery is this?!
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty was revealed last month, with development being led by a couple of the folks behind Nioh and Bloodborne. Unlike those two, this one is coming to Xbox, including Game Pass on day one, and the team has jotted down a bunch of features it's building for the upcoming melee action game. One biggie is that a...
News Digimon Survive Is Out Now On Xbox, And Early Impressions Seem Pretty Good
No official reviews yet though
We've barely heard anything about it from Bandai Namco over the past month, but the new Digimon Survive game has indeed released today on Xbox, and the (very) early impressions from players seem to be pretty good. Where Are The Digimon Survive Reviews? It would appear that Digimon Survive review copies are only just...
News Xbox Game Pass Feels Like Browsing At Blockbuster, Says Xbox Exec
"This is an old comparison, because I'm an old person"
We've seen about a million Xbox Game Pass to Netflix comparisons over the years; it's one of the easiest ways to quantify the subscription service. However, in a new interview, Xbox's Chris Charla has compared Game Pass to an older 'rental' institution. That'd be famous 90s video store,...
News Former Xbox Boss Talks Building The 'Innovative' Xbox 360 Console
"It was such an innovative console"
The Xbox 360 was a defining era in the history of Xbox. It pretty much put the brand on the map, exposing Xbox to millions through Xbox Live - and a fantastic, cutting edge console to boot. At the time, Peter Moore was brought in to help Microsoft market the Xbox 360 launch, and in a new interview, Moore has...
News Multiple Indies Are Jumping From PlayStation To Xbox This Winter
Solar Ash, The Pathless & more
Yesterday's Annapurna Interactive Showcase 2022 ended up being pretty darn good from an Xbox perspective, with multiple games announced for Xbox Game Pass. Plus, we got the announcement that three titles will finally be jumping from PlayStation to Xbox this winter, with two of them also coming to the Game Pass service...
Hands On What Remains Of Edith Finch Is A Worthy Xbox Series X Upgrade
Returning to the Finch House
Indie publisher Annapurna Interactive dropped a lovely surprise on us during last night's Game Pass-filled showcase. The critically acclaimed story adventure, What Remains of Edith Finch, got a free Xbox Series X|S upgrade out of the blue and let us say, it's a huge leap on Microsoft's flagship console. While we haven't...
News INSIDE Is Now On Xbox Game Pass, And It's An Absolute Must-Play
One of the highest-rated Xbox One games
The final Xbox Game Pass addition of July 2022 has arrived today in the form of INSIDE, and if you've played this one before, you'll know that we're definitely finishing off strong with one of the Xbox One's highest-rated games! Developed by the same team behind the equally excellent LIMBO, the game is a...
Talking Point What Ubisoft Games Do You Want To See On Xbox Game Pass?
They're becoming a lot more common now
It's been a good couple of months for Ubisoft games on Xbox Game Pass! We've seen the likes of Assassin's Creed Origins, Far Cry 5 and Watch Dogs 2 hit the service, and it looks like the company is only just getting started. Earlier this week, a well-known Microsoft Store leaker hinted that Immortals Fenyx...
News As Dusk Falls First Patch Addresses Multiplayer Issues On Xbox
Along with some PC graphics settings
As Dusk Falls has been out in the wild for just over a week, and developer Interior Night is beginning to address some of the issues posed by players. Chief among which are a number of multiplayer problems which have now been sorted out, according to the team. We're not exactly sure what these multiplayer...
Thursday28th Jul 2022
News Six Games Announced For Xbox Game Pass At Annapurna Showcase 2022
Fill yer boots
Today's Annapurna Showcase has fallen under the radar a little bit, but that doesn't mean there's no big news for Xbox players. As is now the norm, six more titles have been revealed as upcoming Game Pass drops (one being a next-gen upgrade). So, here's a little bit about each of the new Annapurna Interactive Xbox Game Pass...
News Xbox Games With Gold For August 2022 Announced
The latest batch of titles
Microsoft has officially announced all four Xbox Games With Gold titles for August 2022! These games are available to download for free for Xbox Live Gold members (including subscribers to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate). Calico (August 1-31) ScourgeBringer (August 16-September 15) Saints Row 2 (August 1-15) Monaco: What's...
Poll Are You Happy With August 2022's Xbox Games With Gold?
What do you make of this month's selection?
Microsoft has officially announced August 2022's Xbox Games with Gold, giving us a look at four more games we'll be able to play at no extra cost with our Gold memberships next month. In case you missed it, the games are Xbox One titles Calico and ScourgeBringer, along with two backwards compatible Xbox...
News 'The Lost Wild' Looks Dino-Mite, And It's Hopefully Coming To Xbox
A survival horror adventure game
It must be dinosaur season or something, because we've just been treated to another brand-new announcement/update on a dinosaur-based game hopefully coming to Xbox! This one's a survival horror adventure called "The Lost Wild". The game, which is being developed by indie studio Great Ape Games, sees you stranded in...
News Forza Motorsport Will Introduce New Ways To Compete Online
Leading the pack
Forza Motorsport finally got its time to shine at the recent Xbox Games Showcase 2022, in fact, we thought it was probably the most impressive next-gen game of the show! We've not heard much about it since mind, but developer Turn 10 has just dropped a nugget of info about one of the title's new systems. The Forza Motorsport reboot...
News Warhammer 40K: Darktide Delays Xbox Series X|S Launch
Hopefully it'll still be with us in 2022
Bad news if you were looking forward to the launch of Warhammer 40K: Darktide in September (which is also supposed to be coming to Xbox Game Pass), as it's been pushed back indefinitely for Xbox Series X and Series S. The new date for PC is November 30th, and the plan is for Xbox Series X|S to follow...
News RimWorld: Console Edition Sounds Like A Pretty Fantastic Xbox Port
It's even been called "masterful"
One of the big releases this week is RimWorld: Console Edition, which arrives this Friday, and follows on from the incredibly successful PC release of the same name, which first launched on Steam back in 2018. We haven't been hands-on with the new version ourselves yet, but a small selection of players have, and...
Roundup Here's Everything That Was Revealed At The Annapurna Showcase 2022
Missed the event? Here's a recap
Weren't able to catch the Annapurna Showcase 2022 earlier today? No worries! You can always go back and watch the on-demand version for yourself, which you'll find in the video at the top of the page. If you don't fancy watching it all the way through, we've also detailed all the important reveals in this article...
News Stalker 2's Exclusion Zone Looks Incredibly Creepy In New Screenshots
With a Geiger counter in my hand
Things have gone a little dark on Stalker 2 as of late, understandably so given the team's unfortunate involvement in the ongoing Ukraine war. However, the studio is back at developing now, and they've given us a fresh insight into how things are going ahead of the game's 2023 launch. The team has dropped three new...
News Xbox 'Encouraged' Console Wars During The 360 Era, Says Former Exec
"Not to create division, but to challenge each other"
The Xbox 360 era was a different moment in time, certainly for the Xbox brand where it still seemed hungry to make a name for itself. That hunger often spilled over into 'console wars'; basically, folks arguing over which console is best. While that fierce competition has eased somewhat in recent...
Random The Nostalgia Is Real For Doritos Crash Course On Xbox 360
"This game walked so Fall Guys could run"
Remember Doritos Crash Course? This was a free game released as part of the Xbox Live Arcade library on Xbox 360 in late 2010, and it ended up proving a massive hit, even going on to receive a sequel in the form of Crash Course 2. Every now and then, we see small pockets of Xbox fans popping up and talking...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (July 28-31)
It's SummerSlam weekend!
It's time for another batch of Free Play Days titles! Three more games are available to play for free this weekend for Xbox Live Gold members, and they're ready to download right now. The highlight this week is definitely WWE 2K22, which arrives on SummerSlam weekend, while we've also got the Xbox Game Pass title Generation...
News 'What Remains Of Edith Finch' Next-Gen Upgrade Now Available On Xbox Game Pass
4K/60 on Xbox Series X!
During today's Annapurna Interactive showcase, the publisher revealed that critically acclaimed story adventure, What Remains of Edith Finch, was getting a native next-gen port. Oh, and it's out right now! After five or so years out in the wild, the Xbox One title has finally been upgraded for new-gen consoles. On the...
News Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened Is Getting A 'Full Remake' For Xbox Series X|S
Xbox One as well!
The next Sherlock Holmes game has been revealed today as a "full remake and substantial rewrite" of Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened, which was first released for PC back in 2007 by Frogwares. The studio is also handling this remake. It sounds like a pretty massive overhaul, featuring a whole bunch of major changes. Frogwares says...
News Goat Simulator 3 Is A Meme, And We're Here For It
Udderly bonkers!
It's not often you see an Xbox image that striking is it? Nah, not until Goat Simulator comes back around anyway with its second outing, which for 'udderly' unknown reasons, is called Goat Simulator 3. Right, udder puns out of the way, Goat Sim dev Coffee Sta
News Xbox Series X Back In Stock In Australia, Pre-Order Now
Secure yours today
If you still haven't been able to get hold of an Xbox Series X and happen to be located in Australia, certain stores around the country appear to have secured stock, and are currently taking pre-orders. EB Games is asking for a $200 deposit (the total price is $749.00). It's strictly one per customer and stock is expected to be...
Wednesday27th Jul 2022
News Xbox's Phil Spencer Admits The Game He Wants To Play Next Is On PlayStation
And people are admiring his honesty
We all know that Head of Xbox Phil Spencer isn't shy about praising Nintendo, PlayStation and other competitors when he feels it's merited — and he also seems to be a big God of War fan based on comments in the past. So, it should probably come as little surprise that Spencer has revealed the game he "wants to...
News Path Of Titans, A Dinosaur MMO Survival Game, Is Now Available On Xbox
There's also a free trial!
Update (Wed 27th Jul, 2022): Today's the day! If you're interested in Path of Titans, it's now available in Game Preview form on Xbox, with a Founder's Pack and a Deluxe Founder's Pack available to purchase. Better yet, there's also a free trial you can check out right now, which we presume gives you about an hour of...
Guide How To Game Share On Xbox
Share your games on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S
How do you Game Share on Xbox? It's a question we hear all the time, and for good reason. This is a fantastic way to share your Xbox Game Pass library, your digital games, your Xbox Live Gold membership and other things with friends and family on your "Home" console, and it's really easy...
Report GTA 6 To Return To Miami, Could Be With Us In 2024
Sounds like Vice City to us
It looks like our first details on what to expect from GTA 6 have arrived courtesy of a Bloomberg report, which reveals that the game could be out in 2024 (although developers are said to be "sceptical"), it'll feature a pair of leading characters including a female Latina protagonist for the first
Rumour Immortals Fenyx Rising Might Be Coming To Xbox Game Pass
We're in for a treat if so
We've seen a lot of Ubisoft games on Xbox Game Pass lately, and the next game in line for the service might have been revealed courtesy of Microsoft Store leaker Aggiornamenti Lumia, although they don't seem 100% sure just yet. The game in question is the excellent Immortals Fenyx Rising, which we'd love to see on Game...
News Xbox Series X And S Have Been Next-Gen 'Market Leaders' In The US
Over the last 3 fiscal quarters
Yesterday, Microsoft laid bare its company-wide results over the last financial year, and things are looking pretty positive overall.
News GTA 6 Reportedly Features Female Protagonist For The First Time
Following Rockstar shakeup
Out of nowhere, a pretty extensive Bloomberg report on GTA 6 has arrived, detailing the game's setting and scheduled release window, amongst other early development insights. Aside from a potential return to Vice City apparently coming sooner than we thought, Rockstar has reportedly made a load of internal changes after...
News Xbox Summer Promo Is Offering Up Bonus Microsoft Reward Points
5k points up for grabs
Team Xbox is highlighting a bunch of upcoming games as part of its Summer Spotlight promotion. Roughly 75 titles are set to launch between now and September 5th on Xbox, and if you spend $50 on a special selection of these, you'll get your hands on some bonus Microsoft Rewards points. To kick things off, Xbox has curated a...
News Multiple Elder Scrolls Games Could Be Joining PC Game Pass Soon
Two more are now being tested by Insiders
It's no secret at this point that Xbox Insiders have been testing a whole bunch of retro PC games this month ahead of their planned release on the Microsoft Store, and two more Elder Scrolls titles have just been added to the bunch. The games in question are 1997's An Elder Scrolls Legend: Battlespire and...
Deals 70+ Games Added To This Week's Xbox Sales (July 26 - August 2)
To go alongside the Ultimate Game Sale
Welcome to a new set of weekly Xbox deals! Once again, the list is much smaller than usual this week due to the Ultimate Game Sale (the Summer Sale) also currently taking place, which is expected to end this Sunday. Read More: Deals: Xbox Summer Sale 2022 Now Live, 500+ Games Discounted You can read about...
News Xbox Had Its Highest Sales Year Ever In FY22, Analysis Shows
Continued growth
Microsoft has just detailed all of its big flashy financial results for Q4 of the company's 2022 fiscal year. While sales across the Xbox brand are down on the previous quarter, just, the year as a whole looks pretty damn successful. Games industry analyst DomsPlaying has shared some research indicating that while Q4 is indeed...
News Disney Dreamlight Valley Looks Wonderfully Whimsical In Gameplay Deep Dive
It's coming to Game Pass this September!
We've not really seen much gameplay of Disney Dreamlight Valley at this point, although each time we catch a glimpse of the title, it does intrigue us. This Animal Crossing meets Disney life sim seems like a pretty good mashup, and a new gameplay trailer shows us why. This lengthy look at the game ahead of...
Tuesday26th Jul 2022
News Xbox Is Adding New Symbols To The Game Tiles In Your Library
Specifically for games that aren't currently accessible
If you're a member of the Alpha or Alpha Skip-Ahead Xbox Insider rings, you may have noticed some new badges appear on the tiles in your library of games, and the Xbox team has explained what these new symbols actually do. As clarified by Xbox Engineer Eden Marie, these badges are intended to...
Feature The Exciting Prospect Of ActiBlizz On Xbox Game Pass Is Starting To Feel Real
So close we can almost taste it
With the recent news that Xbox has reportedly submitted all the requested info to the FTC regarding the big Activision Blizzard deal, we’re starting to get excited about the prospect of the publisher’s titles hitting Xbox Game Pass. Sure, we’ve known for some time that Xbox is hoping to bring as many Activision...
News MultiVersus Is Now Officially Free To Play For Everyone On Xbox
Go get em!
Warner Bros' free-to-play fighter, MultiVersus, is now live on Xbox! Well, the game has entered 'Open Beta' anyway, which for all intents and purposes is the game's main free-to-play launch. There's quite a bit of hype behind MultiVersus as well, especially for us who reside on Xbox. It's looking like it'll finally provide a decent...
Feature 10 Games Like Starfield To Keep You Busy Until Next Year
Many of them available on Xbox Game Pass!
Listen, we were all disappointed when Xbox and Bethesda announced that Starfield was being delayed to 2023, but fingers crossed it'll be worth the wait when it finally arrives next year. In the meantime, there are plenty of games like Starfield on Xbox to keep you busy, and we've listed just a handful (or...
Review Forza Horizon 5: Hot Wheels – Back For An Enjoyable Second Lap
The skies above Mexico are calling
There was definitely some confusion when the first Forza Horizon 5 expansion was leaked on the Steam Store – indicating it would be Hot Wheels (again). While it was thought to be placeholder artwork for something else at the time, it was in fact another Hot Wheels expansion. This announcement received mixed...
News The Lord Of The Rings: Gollum Has Been Delayed For Xbox
No, my precious!
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum had already experienced some setbacks, and now Daedalic Entertainment has announced it's made the tough decision to delay the release of the game, across all platforms - including Xbox systems - by a "few months". The reason behind this is in order to deliver the "best possible experience" for players...
News Funko Pops Are Going Next-Gen With New 'AAA' Games In Development
In partnership with 10:10 Games
Funko has done its upmost to bring just about every single video game character ever to the real world, in the form of 'Funko Pops', which we're sure you've all heard of by now. Well, in an unexpected twist, Funko is now going digital. The figurine company is teaming up with 10:10 Games to create 'Triple A' titles...
Monday25th Jul 2022
News Your Xbox Series X|S Will Soon 'Boot Up' Even Faster
Update: Xbox One consoles also benefit!
[Update, July 25:] Team Xbox member Jake Rosenberg has confirmed that this update will also apply to Xbox One consoles! Rosenberg says that last-gen machines are now booting up "noticeably faster" after the animation changes, currently live for Xbox Insiders. [Original Story, July 24:] You know that...
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (July 25-29)
Including the return of Digimon!
Welcome to your new Xbox games roundup for July 25th to 29th! It's a quiet week for major new releases, but there's still plenty to look forward to including the free beta of the ultra-popular MultiVersus, the releases of Digimon Survive and RimWorld Console Edition, and the Xbox Game Pass addition of the superb...
News Skull & Bones Developer Claims The Game Lacks Depth In Every Area
According to a new Kotaku report
We've been pretty excited for Ubisoft's Skull & Bones for a long time now, and we got even more excited when it finally got a release date of November 8th, 2022 this month, but it seems not everyone at Ubisoft is fully confident in it. According to a new Kotaku report, multiple people who have worked on the game...
News OG Xbox On Steam Deck Shows Why We Need A Dedicated Xbox Handheld
Microsoft, make it so
The open nature of Valve's Steam Deck handheld is turning the hardware into something more than Steam-on-the-go. Users are starting to emulate various other systems on the device, including the original Xbox, although it's safe to say the experience could be improved. One such user is YouTuber MVG, who has taken a look at OG...
News Xbox Game Pass Team 'The Best Of The Best', Says House Flipper Dev
"The Microsoft team made it really easy to figure stuff out"
Xbox fans have had plenty of positive things to say about Xbox Game Pass in recent years, and for good reason! The service just keeps on growing, with huge additions pretty much every month. Well, a few developers are starting to speak out about how the service benefits them as well. Last...
News 343 Responds To 'Urgent' Data Hog Issue In Halo Infinite Multiplayer
It's been using around 1GB of data every two games
A few days ago, a Twitter user by the name of NicmeistaR brought to light that Halo Infinite appeared to be using up far too much internet data during multiplayer games — or more specifically, after the multiplayer game had completed. According to their research, a match itself was only using...
News Ubisoft Denies Roller Champions Is Getting Cancelled
Update: The company "fully supports" the game
Update: Well, we've got some good news if you're a fan of this one! According to a tweet from the official Roller Champions Twitter account, the game isn't being cancelled and Ubisoft has shown its "full support" to the title. Here's the full message that was posted on Twitter earlier today:...
News Assassin's Creed 'Rift' Reportedly Aiming For Mid-2023 Release
As Ubisoft wrestles with delays and cancellations
Time for another Assassin's Creed report? You bet. Earlier this year we first started hearing about 'Rift', a rumoured small-scale Assassin's Creed title to hit store shelves before the big live service revamp with Assassin's Creed Infinity. As it turns out it's back in the headlines again, this time...
News Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Could Be Out On Xbox By Next March
According to database leak
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor was only officially revealed a few months back, but we might be going hands-on with this one sooner than expected! A PlayStation Network database leak has revealed that the scheduled date for Survivor is late February or early March, 2023. That DB leak comes from well-known Twitter account...
News Single-Player Black Panther Game In The Works At EA, Says Report
With a new studio at the helm
Superhero games certainly aren't going anywhere are they? PlayStation's Insomniac has produced some very well-received Spider-Man games as of late, and we've got the likes of Gotham Knights and Marvel's Midnight Suns in the pipeline too. Well, a little further down the line we could be seeing a 'Black Panther' title...
Saturday23rd Jul 2022
Talking Point What August 2022 Xbox Games With Gold Do You Want?
Any specific titles you're hoping for?
It's almost that time once again, with Xbox Games with Gold's August 2022 titles set to be announced very soon! The month of July has seen Beasts of Maravilla Island, Relicta, Thrillville: Off the Rails and Torchlight all given away for free for Xbox Li
Feature Microsoft Rewards Is So Good, It Paid For Me To See The Red Hot Chili Peppers
All those Xbox Game Pass Quests paid off
So, here's something you didn't know about me - I'm a huge Red Hot Chili Peppers fan. It's been that way since about 2003-ish, and since then I've collected all the albums, all the DVDs, a lot of merch, and I've seen them multiple times. That latest time was at the Olympic Stadium in London a few weeks ago,...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 23-24)
We're going through Bright Memory: Infinite
Welcome to the weekend! You've got plenty of new stuff to check out over the next two days, including a huge batch of Xbox Game Pass additions, more Free Play Days titles, and the ongoing Xbox Summer Sale, amongst other things! Here's what we're playing this weekend:
Pick One Which Is Your Favourite Forza Horizon Expansion To Date?
Is it Hot Wheels or something else?
It's time for another round of Pick One! This week, to celebrate the release of Forza Horizon 5: Hot Wheels, we're going back and taking a look at the history of Forza Horizon expansions over the past decade. There have been some amazing expansions, but which is your favourite? Remember, you can only pick one!...
Friday22nd Jul 2022
News This Next-Gen Soulslike RPG Launches August 2022 On Xbox Series X|S
Update: But now a week later than planned
Update (22nd Jul, 2022): Don't worry, Thymesia is still scheduled for an August 2022 release, but it's been pushed back just a little further to August 18th due to "changes and fixes" that are being implemented as a result of feedback from the game's recent Steam demo. "After listening to the community...
News Bright Memory: Infinite Looks 'Mindboggling' On Xbox Series S
The next-gen-only shooter is impressing folks so far
Bright Memory: Infinite just launched on Xbox; the follow up to Bright Memory 1.0 which dropped as an Xbox Series X and S launch title. We went hands-on recently and although we were somewhat disappointed in the game's length and mechanical depth, we can't deny its drop-dead gorgeous visuals. We...
News Xbox Is Currently Giving Out Free Gift Cards In Certain Regions
To celebrate the Ultimate Game Sale
Here we go again! Microsoft is giving out free Xbox Gift Cards to celebrate the Xbox Summer Sale 2022 (otherwise known as the "Ultimate Game Sale"), although the initial rollout has been handled a little differently this time around. Instead of deploying the free gift cards in the US or UK, for example, we've...
News Xbox Game Pass Launch A 'Huge Deal' For The Last Case Of Benedict Fox
"It’s a huge deal for a small studio like ours"
The Last Case of Benedict Fox surprised a lot of us during its Xbox Summer Showcase 2022 reveal. In fact, Head of Xbox Phil Spencer picked it out as one of his personal highlights of the whole show! As it turns out, launching the title on Xbox Game Pass seems to be a highlight for the studio itself...
News Midnight Fight Express Brings Its 'Brutal Brawler' To Xbox Game Pass This August
"An unexpected hero emerges..."
A few games have already been confirmed for Xbox Game Pass in August 2022, and one of those is the "brutal and hyper-kinetic brawling ballet", Midnight Fight Express. It's coming to the service at launch on August 23rd. You'll play as a former member of the criminal underworld in a mission to prevent a citywide...
News Xbox Series X And S Console Sales Up Year-On-Year In Europe
Almost 10% higher than 2021
Over the course of 2022 so far, we've posted multiple stories about Xbox Series X and S console sales doing well in Japan. The pair of systems seem to be shifting fairly quickly in the region, although stock shortages have hurt PS5 sales somewhat. As it turns out, it's much the same story in Europe.
News Dragon Ball: The Breakers Adopts The 'Dead By Daylight' Formula, Heading To Xbox In 2022
Update: Now officially confirmed for October!
Update (Fri 22nd Jul, 2022): We've now got an official date for Dragon Ball: The Breakers, along with a new trailer! The game will be available for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on October 14th, 2022. Original story (Tue 16th Nov, 2021): Bandai Namco Europe has just announced a brand new...
News Xbox Dev Teases 'Really Exciting' Future For Discord Partnership
"We've had a lot of really exciting early conversations"
If you were glad to see the news earlier this week that Xbox is partnering with Discord to bring Discord Voice Chat to the platform, then you'll be even happier to know that it's apparently "just a step in a journey" for the partnership. Speaking on the Xbox Podcast this week, Xbox Engineer...
News Halo Infinite Campaign Co-Op Won't Feature Online Matchmaking
You'll have to invite your buddies
A lot of the Halo faithful have been anticipating campaign co-op for some time, after all, it's a pretty core feature of the series. Well, we've got some unfortunate news here as the mode enters testing. As it turns out, co-op won't contain online matchmaking once the mode hits the public build of Halo Infinite...
News Resident Evil Village Gold Edition Introduces Playable Villains
Play as Lady D in 'Mercenaries'
Resident Evil Village is getting a 'Gold Edition' later this year on October 28th, about a year and a half after the game's initial launch. Third-person mode for the game's campaign is one of the big new additions, but a new Mercenaries mode trailer gives us a sneak peek at another fresh feature. Mercenaries, the...
Thursday21st Jul 2022
News Three Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (July 21)
The latest new additions
Xbox Game Pass is further bolstering its lineup today with three new titles coming to the service. We've got a pretty broad range of games hitting the library today, including a racer, an RPG and an RTS title. Here's a little more on the three new games coming to Xbox Game Pass on July 21st: MotoGP 22 (Console, PC,...
News Far Cry 6 Xbox Game Pass Ad Was A Mistake, Confirms Ubisoft
Update: It's not on the cards for now
Update: Well, as we suspected, it turns out this was just a simple mistake on Xbox's part. Ubisoft has reached out to True Achievements to confirm this, which means there are no plans to bring Far Cry 6 to Game Pass for now. Sad times! Original story: We've seen a bunch of Ubisoft games arrive on Xbox Game...
News TMNT: The Cowabunga Collection Brings 13 Classics To Xbox This August
Just a few weeks away!
We've finally been treated to a release date for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection, and the good news is that it's just a few short weeks away, arriving for Xbox One, Series X and Series S on August 30th, 2022. The collection features 13 "radical" retro TMNT games from the 8-bit, 16-bit and arcade eras...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (July 21-24)
"Calling all Operators!"
It's time for another batch of Free Play Days titles! It seems there are three games that are available to download right now, along with a bonus in the form of the week-long Free Access period for Call of Duty: Vanguard! Vanguard's Free Access trial includes all modes and maps in multiplayer and Zombies until July 26th...
Guide Is 'Forspoken' Coming To Xbox? Maybe, But You'll Need To Be Very Patient
Fors-pain
Update (Tue 13th Sep, 2022): We've seen more interest in Forspoken from Xbox fans recently, so we thought we'd republish this guide to provide some extra visibility. The short answer - it might happen, but not for a long time! Original story (Thu 21st Jul, 2022): Thankfully, timed exclusives are becoming less of a thing these days,...
News 'eSports Boxing Club' Shows Off Brand-New Gameplay Footage
Will it be a heavyweight contender?
It's been almost a year since we last talked about eSports Boxing Club here at Pure Xbox, but development is slowly progressing on the highly-anticipated sports title from indie developer Steel City Interactive, and we've just been treated to around two minutes of brand-new gameplay footage featuring American...
Talking Point How Are You Finding As Dusk Falls So Far?
Let us know!
We were really, really surprised by As Dusk Falls during our playtime for review. Its release sort of snuck up on us, and we were not expecting its storyline to be as good as it was, which is to say, it kept us on the edge of our seats throughout its roughly six-hour runtime! We don't appear to be the only ones either. Other critics...
News Gears Of War 6 Campaign Development Is Underway, Suggests Job Post
Chainsaws at the ready
It's looking like development on the next Gears of War game is ramping up, at least according to a new job listing over at Microsoft's Careers portal. The post, which is advertising for a Lead Mission Designer, talks about the future of the series and how the applicant will be working closely with the 'Campaign Director' on...
News Avatar: Frontiers Of Pandora Has Been Delayed To 2023 Or 2024
So probably 2024, then
In news that probably won't come as a surprise to many of us, Ubisoft has announced that the upcoming Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora game will no longer release in 2022, now expected to launch in either 2023 or 2024. In the company's latest earnings report, a few more details were provided: "Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora will...
News Escape Academy On Game Pass Is Getting Fixes For Xbox Series X
"We apologize for the 30 FPS locked framerate"
Escape Academy came to Xbox Game Pass earlier this month; a title all about figuring out various escape rooms. As it turns out, developer Coin Crew Games is still figuring out the game too, from a technical perspective at least. The team has taken to Twitter to break down a few upcoming changes on...
News Remember CrossfireX? It's Added A New Map & More In July's Update
Yes, it's still kickin'
Ah, we have to admit we'd sort of forgotten about CrossfireX. The first-person shooter, co-developed by famous developer Remedy, launched earlier this year and was incredibly disappointing. Even more so the multiplayer, created by Smilegate, which barely functioned at launch. Well, since then the team has been steadily...
News Xbox Sets Positive Precedent As Minecraft Says 'No' To NFTs
NoFT
Mojang Studios has put forward its stance on NFTs and their place in Minecraft, and it's a positive one for the swath of gamers who are vocal about their disdain for the technology. In short, Mojang has said that NFTs in Minecraft are "generally not something we will support or allow". The developer says that the use of NFTs is not permitted...
Wednesday20th Jul 2022
News Saints Row Has Officially Gone Gold Ahead Of August Xbox Release
It's ready to ship
Volition's Saints Row Reboot, which launches next month on Xbox, has officially gone gold! In this case, core development has wrapped up, and the team has its 1.0 version locked and loaded ready for launch. Of course, in this day and age, that doesn't mean the game is fully finished, as day one patches are pretty much a...
News Raji: An Ancient Epic Gets 'Enhanced Edition' On Xbox Game Pass, But With A Catch
The game leaves the service for good on July 31
Raji: An Ancient Epic got a free 'Enhanced Edition' update on PC recently, which made a huge number of changes to the base game. We're not talking minor alterations either, this free update added new gameplay elements, fresh game modes, ray tracing graphical effects and more. That same free update has...
News Xbox Pushes Out Update To Fix 'Empty Home Screen' Issue
As a server-side patch
Xbox Engineer Eden Marie has once again taken to Twitter to give us a little more info on a recurring Xbox home screen issue. Certain users have been reporting that the frontend dashboard often fails to load properly, resulting in the inability to access 'My games & apps' along with other sections of the OS. Thank
Review Bright Memory: Infinite - Tight Gunplay In A Gorgeous World, But Lacks Depth
Shining bright
In the run up to the Xbox Series X|S launch, Bright Memory caught the attention of many Xbox fans for its incredibly impressive and stylish visuals, especially considering the game was made by just one developer. Well, with a little more time, and money from sales of the predecessor, developer FYQD is back with more in Bright Memory:...
News No Man's Sky Brings Its Endurance Update To Xbox Game Pass
All aboard the Endurance
No Man's Sky just keeps on trucking eh?! Sean Murray and co. are bringing yet another huge update to the sci-fi adventure, featuring a whole bunch of overhauls to aircraft, NPCs, missions and more. The 'Endurance' update, as it's known, is now live on all platforms, including the Xbox Game Pass version. We'd normally break...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Forza Horizon 5: Hot Wheels
Vroom vroom
Expansion 1 for Forza Horizon 5 has finally arrived, taking us back to Hot Wheels Park for some high-octane racing. While we're still plugging away on our own review of the Hot Wheels expansion like most other outlets, some very early impressions are also already hitting the web. With that in mind, let's take a look at some early...
Feature Stray's Success Could Pave The Way For Everyone's Favourite Xbox Cat To Return
Blinx, baby
You might of heard of a little game called Stray — out now on PlayStation platforms and PC — featuring a whole bunch of our cute feline friends. (We say friends, but do cats really like us?) Anyway, let's not try and figure that one out because we'll be here for eons. Instead, let's ponder how Microsoft can fight back with the return...
News Discord Voice Chat Is Coming To Xbox, Starting Today For Insiders
"Connect Your Worlds"
Anyone for Discord? Microsoft and the Xbox team have announced that Discord Voice Chat is coming to the Xbox platform, and it'll be rolling out to Xbox Insiders starting today - available "soon" for everyone else. Specifically, the update will be accessible today for "select" Insiders and will expand to more in the coming...
News MultiVersus Fans Are Loving The Game, But Hating The Monetization
"The pricing is absurd"
Xbox fans have been waiting a very long time for a proper alternative to Nintendo's Super Smash. Bros franchise on the platform, and while Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl came close, it looks like MultiVersus is the game that's finally going to generate the kind of mainstream popularity that Smash Bros. has attracted over the past...
News FIFA 23 Launches This September, The 'Biggest Ever' FIFA Game
And the last FIFA game from EA
EA Sports has today pulled back the curtain on FIFA 23, which will be the last game from EA to carry the "FIFA" name, set to launch on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S this September 30th, 2022. The key features this year are the addition of HyperMotion2 Technology (for Series X and Series S), cross-play...
News Forza Horizon 5 Series 10 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Download it now
Playground Games' Hot Wheels expansion for Forza Horizon 5 is now live and it means Series 10 of the game is available as well. Included in this latest update are a bunch of new features as well as some major game fixes. We've got the full rundown courtesy of Forza support's social channel and the official web page: Forza Horizon...
Tuesday19th Jul 2022
News Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (July 19)
A couple of major additions
Two pretty big titles are coming to Xbox Game Pass today, July 19th, including one brand-new release! That'll be the brilliant As Dusk Falls, an interactive crime thriller from indie studio Interior Night and Xbox Game Studios. Here's a little more info on As Dusk Falls, along with the other new addition for today;...
PSA Watch Dogs 2 Hits 60FPS Thanks To FPS Boost On Xbox Series X And S
And the game comes to Game Pass today! (July 19)
One of the biggest surprises tucked into yesterday's Xbox Game Pass roundup was the inclusion of another notable Ubisoft title coming to the service. Following last month's Assassin's Creed Origins addition, we've now got Watch Dogs 2, an open world romp set in the famous city of San Francisco. But,...
News Turtle Beach Reveals New 'Affordable' React-R Xbox Controller
Very similar to the brilliant Recon controller
We were pretty floored when we had a chance to try out Turtle Beach's Recon Xbox controller last year, as it ended up being one of the most enjoyable third-party controllers we've ever used, boasting great comfort and audio features. Read More: Hardware Review: Turtle Beach Recon Xbox Controller (Pure...
News Forza Horizon 5: Hot Wheels Launches Today, Discounted For Xbox Game Pass Members
Expansion 1 is upon us
As Dusk Falls has been getting a lot of attention in the run up to its launch later today, July 19th, but we shouldn't forget that Forza Horizon 5's first expansion is also dropping on this way-too-hot British Tuesday in mid-July... Yep, Forza Horizon 5: Hot Wheels goes live later today, bringing a whole new...
Deals 70+ Games Added To This Week's Xbox Sales (July 19-25)
To go alongside the Ultimate Game Sale
Welcome to a new set of weekly Xbox deals! As you might expect, the list is much smaller than usual this week due to the Ultimate Game Sale (the Summer Sale) also currently taking place, which itself features offers on over 500 games. Read More: Deals: Xbox Summer Sale 2022 Now Live, 500+ Games...
News Xbox Fans Seem To Be Loving PowerWash Simulator On Game Pass
How about you?
There were plenty of jokes when it arrived last week, but PowerWash Simulator has evidently been a making a huge splash following its version 1.0 launch, both on Steam and Xbox Game Pass for consoles and PC. We've seen lots and lots of reports from satisfied players who have been spending a ridiculous amount of time powerwashing...
News Fall Guys Goes Viral On Twitter With 'Big Surprise' For All Players
Free in your inventory right now
Fall Guys has been a massive hit since it arrived on Xbox last month as a free-to-play game, and if you're interested in adding a free skin to your collection, you'll be glad to know that all players have been treated to an extra special one. This was teased on Twitter yesterday with a very suggestive picture,...
News No More Heroes 3 Xbox Version Locks In October 2022 Release
Travis Touchdown is back
Update (Tue 19th Jul, 2022): We've finally got a release date for No More Heroes III (outside of Japan), which will be landing on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on October 11th in North America, and October 14th in Europe. The game will support Smart Delivery on Xbox, and in addition to the digital release,...
News Microsoft, Xbox & Halo Veteran Opens New Studio Backed By NetEase
Introducing 'Jar of Sparks'
Earlier this year in May, Microsoft, Xbox and Halo veteran Jerry Hook announced his departure from 343 Industries. While it wasn't clear at the time what he was moving onto, he's now revealed his new studio 'Jar of Sparks'. It's a new developer backed by Chinese gaming giant NetEase, with Hook taking up the role of...
News Halo Infinite Art Director Leaves 343 After Near 15-Year Career At Xbox
New horizons
One of the core developers on Halo Infinite is moving on this year, following a mammoth career at the Xbox-owned studio. Art Director on various Halo projects including Infinite, 'Sparth' (real name Nicolas Bouvier) has announced their departure shortly after Infinite's launch, which finally arrived late last year. The well-known...
News Grounded Is Getting TV Adaptation By Star Wars Writer & Halo Director
Well, this is unexpected
Remember when it seemed a little odd that famous western RPG developer Obsidian Entertainment had decided to make a survival game about avoiding giant bugs in an overgrown garden? Well, things are getting even stranger as Grounded — which is set to hit its 1.0 release this September — is being converted into a TV series!...
Monday18th Jul 2022
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (July 18-22)
BM: Infinite, Forza Horizon 5: Hot Wheels & More!
Welcome to your new Xbox games roundup for July 18th to 22nd! It's a busy week of new releases coming up, with the likes of Forza Horizon 5: Hot Wheels, As Dusk Falls, Bright Memory: Infinite and much more heading our way! Here's what's coming to Xbox this week: New Xbox Releases (July 18-22):...
News Xbox Live 1.0 Is Getting A Replacement, And It'll Support 13 Games At Launch
Online multiplayer returns to the original Xbox!
If you've been following us here at Pure Xbox for a couple of years, you'll probably recall something called Insignia. It was announced back in 2020 as a replacement for the original Xbox Live, which sadly shut down in 2010. The team has been slowly chipping away at Insignia since then, and plenty of...
News These Six Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (July 19-29)
The latest batch of titles
Update: In a change to the original listings, Microsoft has swapped the PC addition of Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation (July 19) with another PC addition - Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion (July 21). Original story: The second batch of July 2022's Xbox Game Pass titles has arrived, with Microsoft officially...
News Another Five Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass Soon (July 31)
The latest set of departures
Microsoft has revealed the next set of games to be removed from Xbox Game Pass in the latter part of July, and there are five leaving the service this time around, including the likes of Raji: An Ancient Epic and Katamari Damacy Reroll. Here's the full list of games set to leave in the latter part of July:...
News Xbox's Activision Blizzard Purchase Could Be FTC-Approved By Next Month
Microsoft has reportedly submitted all relevant info
Xbox's monumental acquisition of Activision Blizzard is the biggest of its kind in the gaming industry. It's had multiple hurdles to jump over to get closer to actually happening, but one of the most noteworthy might be about to pass. According to a report by the financial analysts over at...
Review As Dusk Falls - A Cracking Crime Thriller On Xbox Game Pass
Free fallin'
Going into As Dusk Falls we were a little apprehensive. Xbox's marketing push has been somewhat light with this one considering it's an Xbox Games Studios effort, and we've only just seen Road 96's similar tale of loss and hope through to its fantastic conclusion. As it turns out, we needn't have worried at all; As Dusk Falls is a...
News Xbox Exec Wants To 'Celebrate' Other Console Platforms More
No more wars
It's no secret that Xbox has been pretty open about trying to break down barriers between console platforms. Xbox boss Phil Spencer routinely takes to the Twitter airways to celebrate the folks over at PlayStation and some of their high profile releases, not to mention Xbox's continued push for full cross-play support. Xbox's Aaron...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Think Of As Dusk Falls On Xbox Game Pass
The latest Xbox Game Studios title to hit the service
Interior Night's As Dusk Falls is finally hitting the Xbox Game Pass library this week, after quite a long development cycle. It's all narrative here in this interactive crime thriller, focused on two misfit families in small-town Arizona. Ahead of tomorrow's worldwide launch, a number of...
News 2K's Horror Epic 'The Quarry' Now Has A Free Trial On Xbox
Testing the terror
Narrative horror title The Quarry, from the developer of Until Dawn, launched last month on Xbox. We thought it was a real return to form for Supermassive Games, who'd stumbled a little with the just-okay Dark Pictures series. Well, their latest title now has a free trial on Xbox, for those of you who want to test your mettle...
News As Dusk Falls Release Times: Here's When You Can Play On Xbox Game Pass
It hits the service on July 19!
As Dusk Falls will be out in the wild tomorrow, July 19th, and we wholeheartedly recommend it, especially if you have an active Game Pass subscription! In that case, you might be wondering what the exact As Dusk Falls release times are on Xbox Game Pass, which is already available for pre-install. Thankfully, the...
News Halo Infinite Forge Mode Leaks Show Flashy Weather & Day/Night Effects
Packed with features both new and old, at least in testing
A lot of us have been waiting to see what 343 Industries is cooking up with Halo Infinite's Forge mode. The team has been fairly tight-lipped on the feature so far, other than the fact that they're aiming for a full public launch during Season 3. Ahead of flighting (beta testing) — which...
Sunday17th Jul 2022
News Here's Your First Look At The Map In Forza Horizon 5: Hot Wheels
Both with and without the tracks
With Forza Horizon 5's Hot Wheels expansion now just a few days away, Playground Games has released some images of the in-game map, giving us a sample of what it looks like both with and without the tracks. You can check out a comparison image below, which shows that it's broken up into three major sections, each of...
Saturday16th Jul 2022
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 16-17)
We've got some cleaning to do
Welcome to the weekend! We've been treated to a bunch of new Xbox Game Pass additions this week, so there's plenty to enjoy over the next few days if you're a subscriber, while we've also got new Free Play Days titles, along with the usual batch of Xbox Store deals which includes a Warner Bros. Publisher Sale! Here's...
News Xbox Adds More Perks For Game Pass Ultimate Members (July 2022)
Here's what you can claim for free this month
The Xbox Game Pass Perks program is back in force for July 2022, and we've seen a few additions to the lineup since the month began, including a new Halo Infinite perk, an MLB The Show 22 Summer Bundle, and a Nickelodeon Starter Pass for Smite. We'll update this article if we spot any others in the...
News Halo Infinite's Campaign Network Co-Op Flight Is Now Live
"We'll see you on Zeta Halo!"
Update [Sat 16th Jul, 2022 02:30 BST]: Following on from 343 Industries' preview yesterday, the campaign network co-op flight is now officially live. Provided you were signed up to the Halo Insider program and had opted into this flight, you should be good to go. It will run from now until 1st August. You can read learn...
Pick One Which Of These Simulation Games Is Your Favourite On Xbox Game Pass?
It's got to be Flight Sim, right?
It's time for another round of Pick One! This week, to celebrate the arrival of PowerWash Simulator on Xbox Game Pass, we thought we'd take a look at some of the best simulation-focused games on the service right now. There are a lot of games you could fit into the simulation category on Game Pass, but we're not...
News Various Xbox Accessories Are Reduced In The Summer Sale 2022
Controllers, headsets and much more
In addition to the 500+ games included in the Xbox Summer Sale 2022, various accessories have also been reduced in select regions (primarily North America), including controllers, headsets and a whole lot more! Looking at the US deals specifically, some highlights include up to $15 off the standard Xbox Series...
Friday15th Jul 2022
News Lots Of Games Reduced By 80-90% In The Xbox Summer Sale 2022
More fantastic bargains!
Looking for some cheap Xbox games in the Xbox Summer Sale 2022? There are lots of games that have been reduced by 80%, 85% and 90% in the Summer Sale this year, and while there aren't too many surprises in the mix, this sale marks a great chance to get your hands on some fantastic titles at bargain prices. This is just the...
Deals Xbox Summer Sale 2022 Now Live, 500+ Games Discounted
The Ultimate Game Sale has arrived!
It's time for the Xbox Summer Sale 2022! This year's selection has kicked off with a list of over 500 discounted games, many of which are major AAA titles (including plenty of recent releases), so there's loads to choose from. Below, we've included just some of the major highlights from this year's Xbox Summer...
News Footage Revealed Of 'Long-Lost' Xbox Exclusive That Phil Spencer Was Forced To Cancel
From the studio behind Star Wars: X-Wing
We've been treated to details on a "long-lost" Xbox exclusive courtesy of Axios and Totally Games, and it just so happens that cancelling the game was apparently Phil Spencer's first assignment on the Xbox gaming team. The game was known as Knights of Decayden, but it had a working title of Archipelago, and...
News Another Five Classic Games Could Be Heading To PC Game Pass
Xbox Insiders are testing them right now
Over the past couple of weeks, we've been reporting on multiple classic games that Xbox Insiders have been testing ahead of a presumed PC Game Pass release in the near future, and five more titles have just been added to that pile. The games in question are Heretic: Shadow of the Serpent Riders, HeXen:...
News You'll Be Able To Try MultiVersus For Free On Xbox This Month
It's getting an Early Access period and Open Beta
The free-to-play Smash Bros. style fighter MultiVersus is gearing up for a release in 2022, and you'll be able to try it for free on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S later this month in the form of an Open Beta. The Beta begins on July 26th, featuring eight different maps and 16 characters,...
News These Five Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass Today (July 15)
We're disgusted too, Phil
In case you'd forgotten, today marks the removal of five games from the Xbox Game Pass library, with the selection dominated by indie titles this time around, including the likes of Carrion, Cris Tales and Atomicrops. Here are the five games confirmed to leave today on Xbox Game Pass: Date Game Platform July 15th
News Two More Of July 2022's Xbox Games With Gold Are Now Available
A puzzle game and a classic Xbox 360 action-RPG
You can now begin downloading the second batch of July 2022's Xbox Live Games With Gold titles, which are the Xbox One game Relicta and Xbox 360 game Torchlight. Both titles are available right now from the Microsoft Store and Xbox 360 Marketplace (links at the bottom of the page). Here's what you can...
Deals All Backwards Compatible Games In The Xbox Summer Sale 2022
Original Xbox and Xbox 360 classics
The Xbox Summer Sale 2022 has arrived, and that means we've also got a bunch of discounted backwards compatible games from the original Xbox and Xbox 360 eras to choose from over the next couple of weeks! There are around 30 in all, including a massive selection for Star Wars fans in particular. Read More: Xbox...
News FIFA 23 Set To Release This September, Closed Beta Leaked On Xbox Store
The last FIFA before "EA Sports FC" takes over
It looks like the Microsoft Store might have spilled the beans on FIFA 23 early, as reliable store leaker Aggiornamenti Lumia has revealed on Twitter that the game is set to arrive on September 30th, 2022. In addition, the Twitter user shared that a Closed Beta is in the works for separate Xbox One and...
Talking Point What Were Your Favourite Xbox Live Arcade Games On 360?
Castle Crashers? The Walking Dead? So many choices!
Remember the Xbox Live Arcade era? This was a time when indie games and smaller downloadable games were all bundled under the "Live Arcade" moniker (instead of the "ID@Xbox" moniker they're given today), and although it started prior to the release of the Xbox 360, it's the period between 2005 and...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (July 14-17)
Including this strategic RPG with roguelike elements
It's time for another batch of Free Play Days titles! Three more games are available to play for free this weekend for Xbox Live Gold members, and they're ready to download right now. So, what's included this week? We've got two games that are already part of Xbox Game Pass in the form of MLB The...
Thursday14th Jul 2022
News My Friend Peppa Pig Is A Really Easy 1000G On Xbox Game Pass
It should only take you up to an hour
We won't blame you if you have no interest whatsoever in playing My Friend Peppa Pig on Xbox Game Pass, which just got added to the service today, but achievement hunters and Microsoft Rewards users should still keep it in mind. That's because My Friend Peppa Pig is a quick and easy completion if you're going...
News Microsoft Store Offering Refurbished Xbox Series X Consoles At A Reduced Price
Update: Now at the low price of £383.99!
Update (14th July, 2022): The Microsoft Store has released more refurbished Xbox Series X consoles – this time at a reduced price of £383.99! Snap one up while you can, as there's no guarantee they'll stick around for very long. For those who are wondering, we've still yet to see one of these deals...
News Reporter Claims Next Assassin's Creed Will Be Set In Baghdad, Not The Aztecs
Update: "The next AC game is Rift, which is set in Baghdad"
Update: Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier has stated he's "heard about the two main games in development as part of AC Infinity", but neither have an Aztec setting. He's also advised that the next Assassin's Creed game will star Basim from Assassin's Creed Valhalla in Baghdad, and according...
News Five Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (July 14)
It's a busy day for XGP!
Xbox Game Pass is delivering five fresh additions to its library today, July 14, including our new favourite chilled out pastime, PowerWash Simulator. In fact, most of today's arrivals are on the more casual side, which is a nice change of pace! Anyway, here's a little more info on all five of today's Xbox Game Pass...
News DJMax Respect V's Xbox Port Is Getting Mixed Feedback On Game Pass
It's been described as "lazy"
One of the many games that was added to Xbox Game Pass last week was rhythm title DJMax Respect V, which fans have been enjoying on PlayStation 4 and PC for years now, but its Xbox port has been getting some mixed feedback. Basically, it comes down to complaints that the Xbox port is "lazy", primarily because the...
News PlayStation Is Adding Its Own Version Of Microsoft Rewards This Year
The rewards don't sound as good though
We couldn't help but notice that Sony has announced a new loyalty program for PlayStation users today, which is a great addition for players on PS4 and PS5, and strikes a few similarities to Microsoft Rewards and Xbox Game Pass Quests. Basically, the free program (
News A Plague Tale: Requiem's Gruesome Rat Tech 'Impossible' On Last-Gen Consoles
The upcoming Game Pass title is next-gen only
A Plague Tale: Innocence was one of our absolute favourites from 2019; from the whole Xbox One generation in fact. One of its standout features were the downright disgusting 'rat swarms', and as it turns out, they're gonna get a whole lot more intimidating in the sequel. In the latest issue of Edge...
News Skate 4 Will Be Live Service And A Free-To-Play Game, Confirms EA
"It’s an authentic evolution of the franchise"
We've been treated to more details on the new Skate game from EA today, confirming that it actually won't be called Skate 4 (it'll just be known as "Skate."), along with the surprising reveal that it'll be a live service, free-to-play game. In an interview with The Verge, Creative Director Deran...
News Citizen Sleeper Gets Free DLC Episode This Month On Xbox Game Pass
In flux
Narrative RPG Citizen Sleeper dropped on Xbox Game Pass earlier this year, and we found it a perfect fit for the Game Pass library. The developer always had plans to expand the game with free DLC episodes too, and the first of those arrives later this month. 'Episode FLUX' comes to Citizen Sleeper on July 28th, bringing a whole new story...
News Apex Legends Patch Resolves 'Various Issues' With Xbox Headsets
Have a listen
Apex Legends is one of the top battle royale games right now, but it admittedly has been experiencing some issues on the Xbox platform. Fortunately, these problems have now seemingly been addressed. According to an official game update (via social media) - Respawn Entertainment has pushed out a patch to "improve" the various issues...
Wednesday13th Jul 2022
News Three Games Are Confirmed For Xbox Game Pass In August 2022 So Far
Update: Make that four!
Update: Since we wrote this, Sam Barlow's Immortality has been pushed out of July 2022 and into August 2022's lineup due to a delay, so we've also now included details about that game in the list below. Original story: We're definitely not done with July 2022's Xbox Game Pass additions just yet,
News Konami's Metal Gear Solid HD Collection Set To Return To Xbox Store
Finally!
As the Metal Gear series celebrates its 35th birthday, Konami has confirmed some very welcome news regarding legacy titles in the series. The publisher has taken to Twitter to reveal its intention of bringing back delisted Metal Gear games, which should include the Metal Gear Solid HD Collection on Xbox. Back in November of last year,...
Review PowerWash Simulator - A Great Way To Chill Out With Xbox Game Pass
If you like simulators, that is
We all had a good laugh when Lawn Mowing Simulator was released and later added to Xbox Game Pass last year, but it ultimately proved a popular addition for many. Simulator games are clearly enjoying a resurgence at the moment, and the latest unlikely PC hit to join the Xbox lineup is PowerWash Simulator, which...
News Multiple Games Reduced By 80-90% On Xbox This Week (July 12-19)
Great games at ultra-low prices this week
Looking for some cheap Xbox games from July 12th to July 19th, 2022? Below, you'll find a list of games available at 90% off, along with a separate list for 80% and 85%. We're including the Publisher Spotlight Series Sale offers from last week as well, but keep in mind that sale ends this Friday, July 15th...
Thursday14th Jul 2022
News Sam Barlow's Immortality Suffers Slight Xbox Game Pass Delay
It won't be arriving in July anymore
We've got some unfortunate news to share for fans of Sam Barlow's games (Her Story, Telling Lies), as the upcoming Xbox Game Pass release Immortality has been slightly delayed from its intended July 26th launch date. Instead, it'll now release on August 30th, with the team explaining that the game needs more...
Wednesday13th Jul 2022
News Escape Academy Boasts Impressive Reviews Ahead Of Xbox Game Pass Launch
It's another one arriving this Thursday!
Included amongst the significant batch of new Xbox Game Pass titles this Thursday, July 14th is Escape Academy, which is basically a game where you can play a set of Escape Rooms either in single-player, or local/online co-op. You can check out the trailer above, along with a description of the game below:...
News Evil Dead: The Game Adds Exploration Mode And 'Castle Kandar' Map In Free Update
Oh, and a new performance mode on Xbox Series S!
'Evil Dead' recently made its way over to the asymmetric multiplayer world, made popular by the likes of Dead by Daylight. Just like the latter title, developer Saber Interactive is keen on updating Evil Dead: The Game to keep things fresh, and its latest content drop is quite a big one. The game's...
News TMNT: Shredder's Revenge Gets One-Of-A-Kind Xbox Series S Console
It's being given away in a sweepstakes
Well, this is a pretty radical custom Xbox Series S! It's being given away in celebration of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge by Nickelodeon and Microsoft, with a chance to win one every month between July and October. To enter, you need to follow these instructions, and be 18 years or over and...
News Forza Horizon 5 Hot Wheels: Full List Of Xbox Achievements Revealed
Achievements for the base game & expansion
Ahead of the July 19th release of the Hot Wheels expansion for Forza Horizon 5, Playground Games has revealed the Xbox and Steam exclusive achievements coming in the Series 10 Update. All up, there'll be a total of 28 achievements to unlock for a total Gamerscore of 500. Here's the list, courtesy of the...
Random Someone Made A Functioning Halo Rocket Launcher In Real Life
And fired it across a lake, because why not
You know when you pull off the perfect move in a video game and think 'that'd be badass to do in real life'? Well, there's not much that's as badass as landing the perfect rocket launcher shot in Halo, and someone's now taken it upon themselves to do just that in real life (minus the splattered enemies, of...
News Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course Has Already Sold 1 Million Copies
In just about 2 weeks!
There's no doubting Cuphead's continued popularity. After months and months of waiting for its release, the game's 'Delicious Last Course' DLC dropped right at the end of June, and it's already sold a million copies! That's seriously impressive for an add-on pack. To celebrate the milestone, developer StudioMDHR is conducting...
Tuesday12th Jul 2022
News Game-Changing Elder Scrolls Online Update Sparks Huge Community Backlash
And a spicy dev response
We can't say we're huge Elder Scrolls Online players here at Pure Xbox (in fact, this writer hasn't dropped into Bethesda's huge MMO since way back at launch), however, users who are more engrained in the ESO community don't seem too pleased about the game's latest update. Update 35, which is currently in its PTS preview...
News Xbox Seagate Expansion Card Reduced By 35% For Amazon Prime Day (UK)
Update: Now reduced by 39%!
Update: The discount on the 1TB card has since been reduced to £156.74! We've updated the pre-order link below, but keep in mind there's no guarantee how long this deal will last. Original story: Amazon Prime Day for 2022 has arrived, and one of the best deals we've spotted from an Xbox perspective so far is for the...
News 'Garden Story' Is Now Available With Xbox Game Pass
Including touch controls via the cloud!
(Update, July 12): Garden Story is now live for Xbox Game Pass members! In addition to the game going live, Xbox Cloud Gaming support has been added, including touch controls for mobile players. (Original Story, July 6): Xbox Game Pass news for July continues to trickle out after
Talking Point Did The Series X|S Bring You Back To Xbox? If So, How Come?
Was it the console? Game Pass? Tell us!
There's no doubt that the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S have helped the brand turn a corner over the past couple of years, working to repair the damage that was caused almost a decade ago with the launch of the Xbox One in 2013. There was a lot riding on their success, and fortunately it's worked out really...
News 'Hellpoint' Has Been Delayed For Xbox Series X|S Due To 'Technical Specificities'
The PS5 version will go ahead as planned
Sci-fi action RPG Hellpoint was the latest title due a free Xbox Series X|S upgrade today, July 12th. However, a last-minute delay means that's no longer the case. The developer has come across a technical issue relating specifically to Xbox Series X|S consoles, resulting in a "one to two week" delay for the...
Random This Might Be The Most Realistic Xbox Cake We've Ever Seen
"Would I have fooled you with this cake?"
We've seen a few Xbox cakes in our time — including the official Xbox controller design — but this is on another level entirely! Created by Sugar High Score, it seems to be a stack of Xbox games, but it's actually a delicious-looking cake! You can watch the YouTuber explaining how she made this cake in...
News TMNT: Shredder's Revenge Collector's Editions Are Available For Xbox
Courtesy of Limited Run
We're talking Limited Run again! The company recently started working with Microsoft to develop physical versions of Xbox games, and TMNT: Shredder's Revenge is part of the lineup — including the special Collector's Editions! There's nothing particularly special about the standard boxed version (you can pick that up at a...
News Aliens: Fireteam Elite Update Brings Cross-Play & Fresh Content To Xbox Game Pass
Return to the hive
As part of the final Year One update for Aliens: Fireteam Elite, developer Cold Iron Studios is making quite a few changes and new additions. Remember, this co-op shooter is still available on Xbox Game Pass at the time of writing, so with this update closing out Year One, it might be a good time to give the game a shot! Anyway,...
Deals 200+ Games Included In This Week's Xbox Sales (July 12-19)
Including a Warner Bros. Publisher Sale
Welcome to a new set of weekly Xbox deals! The big highlight this week is a Warner Bros. Publisher Sale, but we've also got Deals with Gold and Spotlight offers, along with the ongoing Publisher Spotlight Series Sale from last week. We've rounded up some of the most notable Deals with Gold, Spotlight,...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About PowerWash Simulator
Coming to Xbox Game Pass this week!
You may well laugh, but according to our statistics, PowerWash Simulator is the most highly-anticipated upcoming addition to Xbox Game Pass this week, arriving in just a couple of days (at launch) on Thursday, July 14th. We are already playing the game here at Pure Xbox, and can tell you that it's definitely...
Deals All Backwards Compatible Games In This Week's Xbox Sales (July 12-19)
Original Xbox and Xbox 360 classics
This week's selection of Xbox deals is now live, but unfortunately the backwards compatible sale from last week is officially over, so we've only got a handful of original Xbox and Xbox 360 games on sale this week. Nevertheless, there are some good titles amongst amongst them, including the underrated Xbox 360...
News Halo Infinite 'Campaign Network Co-Op Preview' Start Date Targeting This Week
"Still hoping for this week"
Update [Tue 12th Jul, 2022 07:00 BST]: 343 community director Brian Jarrard has chimed in on social media to clarify 343 Industries is targeting "the week of July 11" as the start date for the campaign network co-op preview. At this stage, the team is "still hoping" to launch the flight this week, but it won't be on July...
Monday11th Jul 2022
News PUBG Is Getting Major Next-Gen Overhaul, And Xbox Series X Sounds Impressive
Beating out PS5 by a good margin
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds — or 'PUBG: Battlegrounds' as it's now named — is still going strong with a new map coming real soon! That new locale arrives in the upcoming 18.2 patch, however, it's some fresh details on the next-gen console updates that have caught our eye. To put it simply, PUBG is becoming...
Feature These 15+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (July 11-15)
Including a bunch of Game Pass titles
Welcome to your new Xbox games roundup for July 11th to July 15th! We've got a very busy few days coming up, dominated by a wide variety of interesting indie titles. Plus, it's a particularly busy week for Xbox Game Pass, highlighted by the arrival of PowerWash Simulator on July 14th. Here's what's coming to...
News Xbox's Phil Spencer Is 'Really Enjoying' Road 96 On Game Pass
"Looking forward to playing more..."
One of our personal highlights of last week's Xbox Game Pass lineup was Road 96, and it seems Xbox boss Phil Spencer shares the same views, as he's been taking to Twitter to wax lyrical about the new Game Pass addition. In his tweet, he praised the setting and the story-telling mechanic, and said he couldn't...
News Xbox Series X Can Run Windows 98, Along With Classic PC Games Of The Era
Here's a bunch of them being tested out
The Xbox Series X is a pretty versatile console, especially given Xbox's continued efforts with backwards compatibility and just generally improving your whole library of games, regardless of era. However, did you know the thing can run Windows 98, and even some PC games of the era? Well, neither did we, but...
News Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance 2 Returns To Xbox This Month
With improved graphics and up to 4K resolution
Update: It's now been confirmed that Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance 2 will release for Xbox next week on Wednesday, July 20th! Pre-orders will be live on the official Xbox Store in the near future. Original story: It was around this time last year that Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance received a re-release...
News Did You Know: One Of The Last Ever Kinect Games Is On Xbox Game Pass
"We wish you luck if you try it"
It went very much under the radar last December, but Xbox added a brand-new game to Game Pass with actual Kinect 2.0 support! The catch is that you can only use the Kinect with the game if playing on PC though. It's called Space Warlord Organ Trading Simulator, and as far as we can tell, it's currently the last ever...
News Former Microsoft Exec Was Supposedly Team Lead On New 1 Vs. 100 Game
Fingers crossed it's still in development
If you haven't been keeping up with the news, the classic Xbox 360 online gameshow 1 Vs. 100 appears to be back in development at Microsoft, although it seems the project might have changed its team lead recently. According to a discussion between reporters Jeff Grubb of VentureBeat and Jez Corden of...
News Release Of GoldenEye 007 For Xbox Reportedly 'Still In Limbo'
We'll have to wait a bit longer yet
Over the past six months-or-so, we've been treated to a whole bunch of rumours and even concrete information that a GoldenEye 007 port for Xbox not only exists, but seems ready to go, however it has still yet arrive on the platform. The latest update from reporter Jeff Grubb is that the release is "still in limbo...
News Red Dead Redemption 2 Xbox Series X|S Port Allegedly Halted Alongside Rockstar Remasters
We're not alright, boy
So, a couple of unwelcome reports have recently developed about Rockstar, even if the reported 360-era cancellations are supposedly serving the greater good (that being GTA 6 actually coming out before the worlds ends). Other reports say that the developer is shelving all planned re-releases before GTA 6, and a new rumour...
News 343 Developer Shares 'Halo VR' Concepts From 2017
This would be awesome!
It's no secret that Xbox has continued to shy away from VR in recent years, with Phil Spencer even publicly stating that there are no plans for the tech on the platform at present. However, that doesn't seem to have stopped past VR projects being worked on at Xbox studios, even if they never came to market. One such project...
News Nickelodeon Kart Racers 3 Will Incorporate 'Watercrafts' & Full Voice Acting
A series first!
Nickelodeon Kart Racers 2 was a pretty big improvement over the first game, especially out on the track. However, it still sorely missed voice acting for its famous cast of cartoon characters, and thankfully, a third instalment is bringing just that. Nickelodeon Karts Racers 3: Slime Speedway has been announced by publisher GameMill...
News Respawn Begins Work On 'Single-Player Adventure' In The Apex Legends Universe
Is it Titanfall 3?!
Multiple job listings have surfaced over the weekend, relating to a new game in the works at Titanfall developer Respawn Entertainment. There are a whole load of positions available within the team, but a selection of them relate to a new "single-player adventure" currently named 'Apex Universe FPS Incubation'. Of course, that...
Sunday10th Jul 2022
News Xbox & Disney Are Giving Away A Portable xScreen For Series S
Great for gaming on the go!
When the portable xScreen for Xbox Series S was unveiled by UPspec Gaming last year, it absolutely smashed its Kickstarter goal, and ended up proving a "brilliant plug-and-play companion" for fans of playing games on the go. Read More: Hardware Review: xScreen For Xbox Series S - A Brilliant Plug-And-Play...
News Control Writer Becomes Fable's New Narrative Lead
"Some exciting news to end the week"
There's been a lot of movement within the walls of Playground Games, and the latest development comes from Anna Megill - a writer known for games like Control and Dishonored, who joined Playground Games as a lead writer in 2020. In a new update, Megill has now taken charge as the narrative lead of the new Fable...
News Limited Run Announces 'Day Of The Tentacle' Physical Editions For Xbox
Pre-orders go live this month
Limited Run has finally partnered with Xbox to bring a variety of games to market as physical releases, and the next game confirmed for this treatment is Day of the Tentacle Remastered, which is getting two separate versions. The first of these is the standard boxed release, which retails at $34.99 and will go on sale...
Saturday9th Jul 2022
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series
The PS1 cult classic arrives on Xbox
This past Friday saw the arrival of the 1997 PS1 cult classic KLONOA: Door to Phantomile, along with 2001's PS2 game KLONOA 2: Lunatea's Veil, in the form of Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series on Xbox One, Series X and Series S. They're not just straight ports either, as both games have been remastered for their...
Feature Looking Back At The Best Xbox 360 Games With Gold Of All Time
From Halo to Gears of War
It was confirmed earlier this week that the Xbox Games with Gold program would officially be getting rid of Xbox 360 titles beginning this October, marking the end of a near decade-long era for 360 games in the GwG program. Don't worry though — anything you've claimed up to now will be yours to keep, even if you end your...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 9-10)
Anyone for tennis?
Welcome to the weekend! There's plenty to check out on Xbox Game Pass over the next few days, including the recent additions of Road 96 and Matchpoint: Tennis Championships, along with a couple more Free Play Days titles such as The Crew 2, and a whole batch of Xbox deals highlighted by a special
Pick One Which Is Your Favourite Pirate Game On Xbox?
Sea of Thieves? Assassin's Creed IV? Tell us!
It's time for another round of Pick One! This week, to celebrate the re-reveal of Skull & Bones from Ubisoft, we thought we'd take a look at the vast variety of pirate games on Xbox to find out your favourite! There have been so many of these over the years, so we've hand-picked just a few below,...
News New Halo Novel Set Before Infinite Out August 9th, Here's A Preview
Listen to the first chapter
If you're eager to learn more about the story surrounding Halo Infinite, you might want to keep an eye out for Halo: The Rubicon Protocol - a new Halo novel by the acclaimed author Kelly Gay. It's arriving next month on 9th August, and ahead of release, Halo Waypoint has shared the first of three previews - taking a look...
Friday8th Jul 2022
Talking Point Xbox Series S Owners, How's Your Storage Looking In 2022?
Have you bought a Seagate card yet?
Without a doubt, we've been very happy with the Xbox Series S since it launched back in 2020, but if there's one thing we could pinpoint that we're not so keen on, it's the low internal storage out of the box, clocking in at just 512GB. If we're talking usable storage, it's actually a lot lower than that, sitting...
News Two 90s Classics Expected To Join Xbox Game Pass For PC Soon
Joining the Microsoft Store for the first time
Members of the Xbox Insiders program are being invited to test two 90s classics on PC right now in the form of Bethesda's Wolfenstein 3D and The Elder Scrolls 2: Daggerfall. It seems both of these will eventually be on Game Pass. Wolfenstein 3D first released in 1992, while The Elder Scrolls:...
News New Xbox Controller And Other Accessories Announced By Nacon
The Pro Compact Colorlight
As part of Nacon Connect 2022 earlier this week, the company announced a variety of new accessories for the Xbox brand, including a new variant of the Pro Compact controller called the Pro Compact Colorlight. This seems very similar to the standard version of the Pro Compact, which we reviewed here at Pure Xbox
News Xbox's Phil Spencer Celebrates 'Bungie Day', Shares Kind Words For The Studio
"Congrats on all you've accomplished"
Yesterday was "Bungie Day", starting off a week of celebrations at the Destiny and former Halo developer, and Head of Xbox Phil Spencer took some time to share kind words for the studio in a message over on Twitter. In response to a blog post about the celebrations, Spencer noted how the company has built...
News Xbox Series X|S Sales Surpass 250,000 Mark In Japan
Xbox's Aaron Greenberg thanks fans
Xbox has been working around the clock to expand its footprint within the Japanese gaming market, and it seems its efforts are slowly but surely paying off. In a sales update from Twitter user and sales tracker BenjiSales, it's noted how the system's combined sales in Japan (since launch) have now surpassed...
News NBA 2K23 Promises The 'Next Evolution Of Ultra-Real Gameplay' On Xbox Series X|S
Don't worry, there's an Xbox One version too
Following the reveal of NBA 2K23 earlier this week, 2K has now revealed more of what we can expect from the game on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S when it drops on September 9th, as well as details on the Xbox One version. The focus is obviously the new-gen version, and that's where 2K is promising "the...
News Two Intriguing Indies Get August & September Release Dates For Xbox
Cursed to Golf & Let's Build A Zoo
We've had a couple of announcements over the past 24 hours for two particularly intriguing indie games that are set to arrive on Xbox in August and September respectively, in the form of Cursed to Golf and Let's Build a Zoo. Cursed to Golf has appeared in Xbox indie showcases before, and is a golf-like adventure...
News Spiders Games' RPG 'Steelrising' Is Getting An Early Access Beta On Xbox This August
Ahead of launch the following month
One game that got another showcase at Nacon Connect 2022 is the highly-anticipated RPG Steelrising. This one is coming from the team behind Greedfall, and we're big fans of its Paris Revolution setting and story backdrop. Steelrising is gunning for a September 8th release date on Xbox Series X|S at present (th
News Red Dead Online Support Slowing Down As GTA 6 Takes Priority
"We are in the process of making some changes..."
Rockstar Games has confirmed that Red Dead Online is undergoing some changes at the moment, which ultimately means support will be slowing down slightly, with the reasoning being that GTA 6 needs more development resources. In a blog post, Rockstar explained that moving dev resources to the next GTA...
Thursday7th Jul 2022
News Three Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (July 7)
Including the incredible Road 96!
Xbox Game Pass is really starting to kick into gear for the month of July, with three games being added today, July 7th. Road 96 is a real standout here; it's one of the best games we've played all year. DJMax Respect V is also making its Xbox debut today, and finally, Matchpoint: Tennis Championships is the latest...
News Nacon Announces Five New Games, All Expected To Release On Xbox
Gangs of Sherwood, Terminator & more!
We received a whole bunch of Xbox announcements as part of the Nacon Connect 2022 event earlier today, including the reveal five brand-new games that have been confirmed for consoles, and are all expected to arrive on Xbox. So, what was revealed? Here are the brand-new game announcements from Nacon Connect...
News Bright Memory: Infinite Finally Launches On Xbox This Month
With ray tracing and up to 120fps support
Update: It's now also been confirmed that Bright Memory: Infinite will be 20% off for anyone who owns Bright Memory 1.0 on Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S. In addition, the Xbox version will feature five free exclusive weapon skins, and the Xbox Series S variant will support 1440p resolution at 60 frames...
News Robocop: Rogue City Gameplay Trailer Revealed, Coming To Xbox Series X|S Next Summer
And it's looking mighty impressive!
Developer Teyon came out of pretty much nowhere with its Terminator: Resistance game a few years back; a title that now has a bit of a cult following behind it. Well, the same dev is now taking on the Robocop franchise with Robocop: Rogue City; a next-gen only FPS coming to Xbox Series X|S next summer. Publisher...
News Skull & Bones Extended Gameplay Shows Vast Open Seas To Explore
Ships ahoy
Ubisoft has finally unveiled fresh Skulls & Bones gameplay, around five years after the game was initially revealed. The gameplay reveal goes over pretty much all aspects of the game, including the game's vast map, ship building opportunities, outpost locations and much more. Read More: Ubisoft's Skull & Bones Officia
News As Dusk Falls Is Ready To Pre-Install With Xbox Game Pass
Better clear some space!
One of our most anticipated Xbox Game Pass releases this month is As Dusk Falls! This interactive thriller has been in the works for years now at developer Interior/Night, a team consisting of ex-Sony developers among others. Well, it's finally available to pre-install, coming in at a whopping 51GB on Xbox Series X! To get...
Review Road 96 - An Education In Empathy, And A Delight To Experience
The road is all I know
Update (July 2022): To celebrate the arrival of Road 96 on Xbox Game Pass, we're republishing this review from a couple of months ago when the game was first released on Xbox. Spoiler alert, it's definitely worth playing! Original review (April 2022): Every once in a while a video game story just hits you right where you...
News Bright Memory: Infinite Will Support 1440p/60FPS On Xbox Series S
Along with three performance modes on Series X!
Bright Memory: Infinite, the chunkier follow-up to stylish shooter Bright Memory 1.0, is finally coming to Xbox Series X|S this month. Ahead of its July 21st launch, the game's sole developer has detailed some tech specs across both Xbox Series consoles, and it's looking like another solid turnout —...
News 'The Devil In Me' From Until Dawn Creator Launches This Fall On Xbox Series X|S
This hotel kinda creepy
Until Dawn developer Supermassive Games has fully lifted the lid on its latest Dark Pictures title, now at its fourth series entry. The Dark Pictures Anthology: The Devil In Me takes place within a "strange hotel location" where a bit of a mad owner has decided to turn the place into a massive trap, making checking out of...
News Ubisoft's Skull & Bones Officially Sets Sail On Xbox This November
Series X and Series S only
Yes, it's official! Ubisoft's long-awaited pirate game Skull & Bones will be starting its journey on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S (there's no Xbox One version, sorry!) on November 8th, 2022. In the game, your goal will be to "rise from an outcast to an infamous pirate", playing alone or with up to two friends in...
News Ubisoft Moves To $70 Price Point With Next-Gen-Only Skull & Bones
It's becoming the norm
Alongside the day's positive Skull & Bones info — a nearby release date and extended gameplay — sadly, we must deliver some not-so-good news. With the upcoming pirate adventure, which is now next-gen-only, Ubisoft has moved into $70 territory. Yup, as is slowly becoming normal in the industry, Ubisoft appears to be...
Review Matchpoint Tennis Championships - The Sport's First Xbox Game Pass Title
A good addition, but with a couple of unforced errors
We've been waiting for a great new tennis game on Xbox for the best part of a decade now, and while the likes of AO Tennis and Tennis World Tour have kept us busy in recent years, they haven't managed to live up the high standards of the Virtua Tennis and Top Spin series' from the Xbox 360 era.
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (July 7-10)
Three great additions to the lineup!
It's time for another batch of Free Play Days titles! Three more games are available to play for free this weekend for Xbox Live Gold members, and they're ready to download right now. So, what's included this week? We've got three great additions, in the form of Saints Row IV: Re-Elected, Assetto Corsa...
News Here's Your First Look At Hong Kong Island In Test Drive Unlimited: Solar Crown
Hey Forza, you watchin'?
A fair few of us have been hoping and wishing to see Forza Horizon head to Japan, or a similar locale, for years now. It's a region that's alluded us in Xbox's open world racing series thus far, but, what if we told you another series was beating Playground to the post? That's right, 'Test Drive Unlimited' made its grand...
Roundup Everything That Was Revealed At Nacon Connect 2022
Missed the event? Here's a recap
Weren't able to catch the Nacon Connect 2022 event earlier today? No worries! You can always go back and watch the on-demand version for yourself, which you'll find in the video at the top of the page. If you don't fancy watching it all the way through, we've also detailed all the important reveals in this article...
News Terminator Survival Game In The Works, Confirmed For Consoles & PC
Being developed at Nacon Studio Milan
Yes, we're getting a brand-new Terminator survival game! The reveal came as part of Nacon Connect 2022 earlier today, accompanied by a very short teaser trailer. Unfortunately though, it's not coming out until "the distant future". The game is said to take place in a post-apocalyptic open world, complete with...
News Xbox Confirms Plans To Attend Gamescom 2022 This August
"Fans around the world can expect updates..."
Xbox has announced that it will once again be attending Gamescom this year, and this time the brand will be back on the actual show floor, providing "a chance to hang out as a community again (in person)". Gamescom 2022, which takes place from August 24th-28th in Cologne, Germany, will feature "updates...
News Psychonauts 2 Physical Version Slated For Xbox This September, Bonuses Included
Hit the motherlobe
Psychonauts 2 came to Xbox last August, not too long after developer Double Fine was scooped up by Xbox Game Studios. Just over a year after launch, a physical version is set to arrive — 'Psychonauts 2: Motherlobe Edition' — featuring some extra goodies and bonus content. Here's what's included. First up, of course, you'll...
News Halo & Bungie Veteran Joins 343 As Technical Design Director
"Thrilled to have Paul help"
343 Industries may have experienced a lot of departures in recent times, but it seems there are also many others joining the Halo Infinite developer at the same time. In the latest development, head of creative Joseph Staten has announced "Halo veteran" Paul Bertone has joined 343 as the Studio Technical Design...
News E3 Returns To Los Angeles In 2023, Now Produced By ReedPop
"E3 2023 will be recognizably epic"
E3 2023 is officially taking place! It's been announced today that ReedPop will be producing the 2023 version of the event, which will be returning to the Los Angeles Convention Center in the second week of June next year. ReedPop is the veteran event production company behind PAX, New York Comic Con, Star Wars...
Video Watch The Nacon Connect 2022 Livestream Here
Featuring reveals and updates for 17 games!
Update: The show is now over, but you can watch the full replay above! Original story: Welcome! Nacon is hosting another annual event today in the form of Nacon Connect 2022, which is set to feature 17 games including the likes of Steelrising, The Lord of the Rings: Gollum, and Test Drive Unlimited Solar...
Wednesday6th Jul 2022
News Skyrim Together Reborn: Xbox Release Isn't Planned, Says Dev
The free co-op mode arrives later this week
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim has been a purely single player experience since its initial release in 2011, with subsequent releases never looking at co-op as an option. However, as is the norm with Bethesda games, modders have taken it upon themselves to develop a co-op mod for Skyrim, called 'Together...
News Xbox's Activision Blizzard Deal Is Being Scrutinised In The UK
Under the microscope
With the huge Xbox Activision Blizzard deal still going through various phases, it's beginning to face scrutiny in various markets. The latest of which is the UK, where the region's Competition and Markets Authority is now looking into the deal and whether it could harm competition in the market. CNBC reports that the UK...
Deals Xbox 'Back Compat Sale' Now Live, 100+ Games Included
It's a HUGE sale for Xbox classics this week!
This week's selection of Xbox deals is now live, and as part of the selection, we've been treated to a massive backwards compatibility sale with over 100 games included! It's definitely a great week for Xbox back compat fans. Firstly though, here's a roundup of all the deals we've seen this week: Read...
News The Crew 2 Arrives On Xbox Series X, Free To Play From July 7-13
60fps and visual improvements
Fans of Ubisoft's The Crew 2 will be glad to know that an update for Xbox Series X is now available, pushing the game to 60fps on the console, and adding visual improvements including Fuzz and Screen Space Shadow, weather changes and colour grading. Plus, it's getting a free trial week from July 7th to July 13th! As of...
News Biomutant Is Coming To Xbox Series X|S As Free Next-Gen Upgrade
Or a $40 standalone release
Biomutant is over a year old at this point, believe it or not, and even though it launched after the next-gen consoles dropped, it was an Xbox One title at heart. Now though, THQ Nordic has revealed a native next-gen port for the action RPG, which will deliver proper Xbox Series X|S versions of the game. The upgrade —...
News Microsoft Renews Trademarks For Rare IP Viva Piñata & Blast Corps
Business as usual, or something else?
Trademarks and renewals don't always lead to something, but they sure get fans excited whenever there's an older series or game mentioned. With this in mind, Microsoft has apparently renewed trademarks for two Rare IPs. As spotted by Game Rant, the first is Viva Piñata, starting out on the Xbox 360 in 2006,...
News Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Xbox Beta Dates Appear To Have Leaked
PlayStation exclusivity remains
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (not the 2009 one) launches October 28th this year, with long-time developer Infinity Ward at the helm once again in 2022. Recently, publisher Activision confirmed that a beta would precede the game's launch, and thanks to a new leak, we may now know when it's coming to Xbox! Prominent...
Deals 300+ Games Added To This Week's Xbox Sales (July 5-12)
Deals with Gold, Spotlight, Family Time & more!
Welcome to a new set of weekly Xbox deals! It's another huge batch of offers this week, with over 300 new deals in all, spread across Deals with Gold, Spotlight, Publisher Spotlight, Franchise, Family Time and Back Compat sales! Read More: Deals: Xbox 'Back Compat Sale' Now Live, 100+ Games...
News Xbox Is Honouring Disability Pride Month Throughout July
With new gamerpics, profile themes and avatar items
Xbox has announced that it's doing a variety of things to mark Disability Pride Month this July. Firstly, you can now search and then filter by one or more Accessibility Feature Tags to find your next game on the Xbox Store. In addition, the Family Gaming Database now lists the default required...
Tuesday5th Jul 2022
News Two New Releases Are Available Today On Xbox Game Pass (July 5)
Including an unannounced surprise!
It's been a busy old day for Xbox Game Pass! Before Microsoft officially revealed a little more about July's offerings, three Yakuza titles re-appeared in the library, after only leaving late last year. Well, there are also two other brand-new additions today, in the form of
News Aaron Greenberg Teases 'A Lot More' Unannounced Xbox Games In The Works
Titles like Starfield & Fable are just the beginning...
It's safe to say that Xbox probably has the biggest line up of games on the way, even if some of them are still in the early stages of development. Despite this, it's still exciting to see so many games coming to the Xbox Series X|S in the future. If games like Redfall, Starfield and Fable...
News These 14 Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (July 5-14)
The latest batch of titles
The first batch of July 2022's Xbox Game Pass titles has arrived, with Microsoft officially revealing what's coming to the service in early-mid July, including the previously revealed Matchpoint: Tennis Championships! Update: Solasta: Crown of the Magister has also joined Xbox Game Pass today (July 5), despite not being...
News Another Five Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass Soon (July 15)
The latest set of departures
Microsoft has revealed the next set of games to be removed from Xbox Game Pass in the middle part of July, and there are five leaving the service in all, including the likes of indie hits Cris Tales and Carrion. Here's the full list of games set to leave in the middle part of July: Date Game Platform July 15,...
News Xbox Games With Gold Is Officially Ditching Xbox 360 Games
"We've reached the limit..."
Microsoft has announced today that Xbox Games with Gold will officially be ditching Xbox 360 games from October 1st, 2022, as the team has "reached the limit of our ability to add Xbox 360 games to the catalog". In a message sent to subscribers, the team confirmed that Games with Gold will still continue with Xbox One...
News PowerWash Simulator Is Heading To Xbox Game Pass Day One
It arrives as soon as next week!
There's a bit of hype behind PowerWash Simulator isn't there? No, really, last month you folks seemed to love the announcement post we put out and well, we've got even better news just ahead of release. PowerWash Simulator is coming to Xbox Game Pass day one, on July 14th — that's next week! So, yeah, not only is...
News Immortality Sounds Like A Great Upcoming Addition To Xbox Game Pass
The previews have left us intrigued
One of the games to look forward to in July 2022's Xbox Game Pass lineup is Immortality, which arrives day one on the service on Tuesday. July 26th, and is highly-anticipated as it's the next game from Her Story designer, Sam Barlow. Read More: Xbox Game Pass July 2022 List: Coming Soon & Leaving Soon
News Multiple Yakuza Games Have Been Re-Added To Xbox Game Pass
Out of nowhere!
In a bit of a surprise move, Sega has brought three Yakuza titles back to Xbox Game Pass following their departures late last year. Yakuza 0, Yakuza Kiwami and Yakuza Kiwami 2 have all re-entered the library today, July 5th. As far as we're aware, there's been no formal announcement from Microsoft regarding this move, but it's a...
News Rockstar Reportedly 'Shelving All Remakes', Focusing On GTA 6 Instead
Following the poor performance of GTA Trilogy
Earlier this week, we shared a report that Rockstar had apparently decided not to progress with remasters of Grand Theft Auto IV and Red Dead Redemption, and Kotaku is now reporting something very similar. As per Kota
News Lollipop Chainsaw Remake Officially Announced For 2023 Release
Odd combos, this is one
Cult classic hack and slash title Lollipop Chainsaw is officially making its return! Dragami Games — a Japanese publisher led by the original game's producer — has announced the remake, for release on modern platforms next year. It's sounding like 2023's Lollipop Chainsaw will be a remake as much as a remaster. The...
News F1 22 Features Impressive Ray Tracing & Performance On Xbox Series S
The lil' console doing work!
F1 22 is now out in the wild on Xbox platforms, including Series X|S of course. We went hands-on with the Xbox Series X version in our review, where we found another solid entry in the series from long-time developer Codemasters. However, it's nice to see that the Series S version is stacked with next-gen features too...
News 'DJMax Respect V' Makes Its Xbox Debut On Game Pass This Month
Surprise launch!
Hidden in and amongst today's big Xbox Game Pass news, is the reveal of DJMax Respect V for Xbox platforms! This Korean rhythm game initially launched for PS4 in 2017, before a Steam PC release arrived back in 2020. Now, it's coming to Xbox Game Pass across Console, PC, and Cloud this month. We'd not heard much about this one until...
News Two Ubisoft Forward Events Announced, Starting With Skull & Bones This Week
Theeeere once was a ship
Wow, here we go! After a pretty quiet E3 period, publisher Ubisoft has announced two 'Forward' livestream events, showcasing some of the company's upcoming games. Things kick off on July 7th with a special Skull & Bones event, before a "multi-game showcase" arrives on September 10th. Much-awaited Pirate adventure Skull...
Hardware Review PowerA Cuphead Ms. Chalice Controller - A Solid Pad With A Delightful Design
Another delicious course
We've tried quite a few third party pads during the Xbox One and Series X|S era, but fully licensed game-themed efforts are fairly rare. That's why when the opportunity to take a look at PowerA's latest Cuphead controller came up (the second of its kind), we jumped at the chance to try it out. Adorned with an all-over...
News NBA 2K23 Dribbles To Xbox This September With A Michael Jordan Edition
"The year of greatness"
2K has announced that NBA 2K23 will officially be launching on September 9th, 2022, and it will also include an NBA 2K23 Michael Jordan Edition and a limited NBA 2K23 Championship Edition alongside the standard edition. Details on the actual game are very limited for now — 2K says more information on pricing will be...
Monday4th Jul 2022
News Digital Foundry Host Says Xbox Series X Wins Most Console Comparisons
Power your dreams
Since Xbox One X launched in 2017, Microsoft has been keen to lead the console power charts. The company claimed 2017's Xbox One revision was the most powerful console in the world at the time, and it's carried that mantra forward with Xbox Series X. Well, according to the tech experts at Digital Foundry, there's evidence that it's...
News Bungie Designer Shows Off Awesome Halo 5 & Halo Infinite UI Concepts
These look epic!
Games go through masses and masses of concept phases, especially huge AAA projects like, you know, launching a mainline Halo title. Well, Bungie designer Jeff Christy has shared some concepts from their time working on Halo 5 and Halo Infinite, and some of these look quite different to the final products! First up, Halo 5. The team...
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (July 4-8)
Another week of new releases
Welcome to your new Xbox games roundup for July 1st to July 4th! We've got nothing major on the way this week, but there are still some interesting new releases to look out for, such as the horror game MADiSON, the classic re-releases in Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series, and the Game Pass addition of Matchpoint: Tennis...
News Rockstar Supposedly Cancelled GTA 4 & Red Dead Redemption Remasters
"Remasters of GTA IV & RDR1 were on the table a few years ago"
Update: Following this report, Kotaku has weighed in with a report of its own, revealing that as per its sources, Rockstar has "shelved all remakes" following the poor performance of GTA Trilogy, and is focusing on GTA 6 instead. Read More:
News Xbox's Next Competitor Could Be An 'NFT Games Console', Apparently
If the 'Polium One' ever comes out that is
It's been a while since anyone has truly shaken up the console platform trifecta. Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo have held it down for decades now, with Google Stadia's limp attempt to enter the market via cloud streaming not going down all too well. So, how about an 'NFT games console'? That's sure to do...
News 'Spartan Showdown' Event Brings Master Chief To Fall Guys
Reminder: Today is the last day!
Update [July 4]: Today is the last day to earn your Halo cosmetics in Fall Guys! 343 Industries has posted a timely reminder, with the event wrapping up later this evening. Original Story [June 30]: The Halo and
News Call Of Duty 2023's Reported Free-To-Play Offering Thrown Into Doubt
'DMZ' won't be free
Back in February, we brought news of a report detailing Call of Duty's upcoming release slate. That report said that developer Treyarch's next CoD will now launch in 2024, and that a free-to-play title would fill the gap next year. However, a fresh report from leaker Tom Henderson has thrown that supposed plan into doubt. Given...
News Bethesda Hires 'Fallout: London' Modder As Associate Level Designer
Dreams come true
'Fallout: London' is a pretty comprehensive Fallout 4 mod, aiming for a PC release in 2023. It's been in the works for some time by a team of talented modders, one of which has now been scooped up by Bethesda Game Studios. The mod team posted the news on Twitter, stating that Fallout: London's Lead Technical Adviser will be leaving...
News Battlefield To Bring Back Story Campaign In Future Title, Says EA Job Post
EA Seattle at the helm
Battlefield 2042 turned out a pretty controversial entry in the long running first person shooter franchise. Even before all the post-launch drama arrived surrounding the state of the game, EA decided to cull a single-player campaign for last year's game. However, it looks like that move will be reverted with future entries...
News Pac-Man World Re-Pac Extended Gameplay Shows 'Reimagined & Redesigned' Features
Releasing this summer!
Pac-Man World Re-Pac was revealed last week, as Bandai Namco finally brings this PS1 classic to Xbox platforms. At the time of announcement, the publisher revealed that Re-Pac is both a "remake" and a "remaster", and thanks to some extended gameplay, we now know what that means. The clip shows off some "reimagined and...
Sunday3rd Jul 2022
Guide Xbox Game Pass July 2022 List: Coming Soon & Leaving Soon
The latest Game Pass reveals and updates for July
Looking for a complete list of July 2022 Xbox Game Pass games? 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 July 2022, as well as...
Random There's A Version Of Halo With Multiplayer For Nintendo 3DS
It's a "Halo style Quake mod"
You've seen Halo games on Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. Maybe you've played one or two on PC, especially since Halo: Master Chief Collection arrived on the platform in 2019. However, you've probably not seen Halo on Nintendo 3DS, but did you know that it does exist? Reddit user deliciousprisms recently...
Guide Microsoft Rewards: How To Complete July 2022's 'Top 10' Xbox Punch Card
"Anime Month"
The monthly Microsoft Rewards refresh has arrived for July 2022, and alongside the Monthly Bonus Round punch card, we've also got a Top 10 Xbox Punch Card for 500 points - in fact, the two are closely linked together. So, how do you complete it? Firstly, activate the punch card on the
News Forza Horizon 5: Hot Wheels Is Now Live For Pre-Order
It releases in just over two weeks!
We're getting pretty darn close to Forza Horizon 5's first expansion, as the series returns to the Hot Wheels well later this month. Ahead of DLC 1's July 19th launch, the Xbox Store page is now live with a little more info about the add-on, and the ability to place a pre-order. Here's the new developer...
News Bandai Namco F2P Battle Royale 'My Hero Ultra Rumble' Coming To Xbox
Western release confirmed
During this weekend's Anime Expo 2022 celebrations, Bandai Namco it would be releasing the 24 player free-to-play battle royale game My Hero Ultra Rumble in the west. This game, based on the popular anime and manga series My Hero Academia, will be arriving on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC and multiple other console...
Saturday2nd Jul 2022
News Eight Ubisoft Games Are Closing Their Xbox Servers This September
All from the Xbox 360 era
Ubisoft has given notice on a selection of eight Xbox games from the Xbox 360 era that will be closing their online servers on September 1st, 2022, including games from the Assassin's Creed, Tom Clancy and Far Cry franchises. Here's the full list of Xbox 360 games that will be affected on September 1st. All of these are...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 2-3)
Far Cry 5 on Xbox Game Pass?
Welcome to the weekend! In terms of new content you can check out over the next couple of days, we've been treated to a few Xbox Game Pass additions including Far Cry 5, there have been plenty of interesting releases such as F1 22 and Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course, and there's another huge selection of sales live...
Pick One Which Of These Far Cry Games Is Your Favourite?
Remember, you can only pick one!
It's time for another round of Pick One! This week, to celebrate Far Cry 5 arriving on Xbox Game Pass, we thought we'd take a look back at the history of the series once again, which goes back almost two decades. We did this poll back in May of last year, and Far Cry 3 was the winner by a long way, with Far Cry 5...
News Pure Xbox Game Club July 2022: Dead Space
Come join the PX Game Club!
Want to enhance your Xbox Game Pass experience? Come join the official Pure Xbox Game Club! We can't take any credit on staff for this — the PX Game Club is the work of ralphdibny and the rest of the contributors over at the Pure Xbox forums, who have established a community that meets up every month to play a game on...
Friday1st Jul 2022
News Xbox Has Created A Series X Console That's Literally Thor's Hammer
Love and Thunder
Xbox has moved over to the big brother of the Series S for its latest custom console effort. To tie in with the upcoming 'Thor: Love and Thunder' movie, Microsoft has built this beast of a Series X console that's literally a hammer, handle and all. As per usual this is a sweepstakes affair, where you have to enter a competition...
Guide How To Enable FPS Boost With Far Cry 5 On Xbox Series X|S
It's different for each next-gen console!
Far Cry 5 hits Xbox Game Pass today, which is a rather nice addition to kick things off for the month of July! However, did you know that the game supports Xbox's brilliant FPS Boost program? Well, it does indeed, although how to enable the feature varies by system. Read More: All Games With FPS Boost On...
News EA Gets Slammed For Posting Meme About Single-Player Games
It's not gone down well at all
You know when companies get in on viral memes but they don't quite hit the mark? Well, EA's Twitter account recently posted something of the sort, appearing to mock single-player gamers using a particular meme format. The meme in question is the "You're a 10 but..." one, and EA decided to anchor it around...
News Xbox Boss Praises God Of War Producer Following Dramatic 24 Hours
"Can't wait to enjoy GoW when it comes out"
If you haven't been following the God of War Ragnarok drama over the past couple of days, you may be totally unaware that there's been quite a lot happening on social media, and Producer Cory Barlog has been getting involved. Basically, it had been rumoured that a date for God of War Ragnarok would be...
Guide How To Claim 2000+ Bonus Microsoft Points On Xbox In July 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. July 2022's "Monthly Bonus Round" challenge has just begun, and by satisfying a few easy...
Poll Would You Pay For A Remake Of The Simpsons: Hit & Run?
Or even just a simple visual upgrade?
Once again, there's been a lot of talk lately about the potential of a remake or remaster for The Simpsons: Hit & Run, with much of it brought about by the YouTuber reubs, who has taken it upon himself to the remake the game. In terms of an official release though, there's no sign of any new version of The...
News Far Cry 5 Is Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (July 1)
Yeehaw
It's a big one today folks! Ubisoft is bringing Far Cry 5 to Xbox Game Pass today, July 1st, as the very first addition of the month. We don't know a whole lot about the rest of the month just yet, but five more titles are also confirmed for July, along with today's addition of Far Cry 5. Read More: How To Enable FPS Boost With Far Cry 5 On...
News Quake 4 Preview Hints At Upcoming PC Game Pass Addition
2005's Quake 4 is coming
Xbox has announced that Bethesda's 2005 shooter, Quake 4, is coming to Xbox storefronts on PC. Things are kicking off with an initial preview program, which is currently open to Xbox Insiders on the platform. To access the preview, you'll have to sign up via the Xbox Insider Hub on Windows PC. It seems like a pretty open...
News Halo Infinite Campaign Co-Op Will Have A Distance Limit Between Players
Thanks to the 'Area Of Operations' mechanic
343 Industries has just started to talk a little more about campaign co-op for Halo Infinite, which begins flighting this month for Halo Insiders. The studio has shared a little more info about how co-op will work with Infinite's open world, and there are going to be certain limitations. One such...
News God Of War's Cory Barlog Is 'So F***ing Excited' For Starfield
The PlayStation dev is ready to go hands on
It's safe to say we're all pretty excited for Starfield. Bethesda's first new IP in over a decade has been a long time coming, and following Xbox's purchase of Bethesda, it'll be a console exclusive for Xbox Series X|S! However, that isn't stopping PlayStation folk from getting hyped for it. God of War's...
News Halo Infinite 'Mission Replay' Feature To Release Alongside Co-Op Update
Choose a campaign level and replay it
The Halo Infinite campaign was like no other entry in the series, and as much as we loved roaming around Zeta Halo, one minor issue was that there was no mission replay system. Once you completed a major mission in the game, that was it - you either carried on or would be required to start a new save file in...
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