Guide Xbox Game Pass: All Games Coming Soon In June 2023
The full list of confirmed games so far
News 12 New Game Pass Titles Announced At Xbox Games Showcase 2023
Here's a closer look at each of them
News Five Games Are Confirmed For Xbox Game Pass In July 2023 So Far
Join the ranks of Aibius's heroic pilots
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (June 12-16)
We've got an interesting few days ahead!
News Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (June 27)
Including this former PlayStation exclusive
News Xbox Games With Gold For July 2023 Announced
The latest batch of titles
News - June, 2023
Friday30th Jun 2023
News Hogwarts Legacy Is Currently The Lowest Price It's Ever Been On Xbox
Thanks to a 20% discount
Hogwarts Legacy has remained a full-priced title on the Xbox Store ever since it launched in February, but as of today, it's reached an "all time low" - thanks to a 20% discount for Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members. That discount brings the price down from the usual £59.99 / $59.99 on Xbox One and £64.99...
News Xbox Could Expect FTC Injunction Verdict As Soon As Next Week
Hopefully it won't drag out
It's been a crazy week, with all kinds of stories coming out of the highly publicised FTC hearing, but it's finally over! If you weren't aware, the FTC and Microsoft have been in court regarding the FTC's request for a preliminary injunction, requesting more time to make a decision on whether to approve Microsoft's...
Reminder Six Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass Today (June 30)
They're all on sale right now!
Today marks the departure of six Xbox Game Pass titles, including some popular ones such as the fantastic Road 96, strategy title Empire of Sin, and the "overwhelmingly positive" Omori! Here's the full list of titles leaving Xbox Game Pass today, June 30th: Date
News Xbox Series X|S Consoles Have Reportedly Passed 21 Million Sales Worldwide
According to new (official?) data
Microsoft typically doesn't like providing data about the sales of Xbox consoles these days, but it looks like we have some anyway, courtesy of an apparent ID@Xbox presentation over at the BIG Festival in Brazil. A snapshot from the presentation appears to reveal that over 21 million Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S...
News Football Manager Dev Praises Xbox Game Pass, Announces Major Plans For FM24 & FM25
"It's all very sunny for us"
The team behind the endlessly popular Football Manager series has announced some exciting plans for the 2024 and 2025 versions of the game, with the 2024 version already confirmed to be coming to Xbox Game Pass at launch. Firstly, Football Manager 2024 will mark "the last of its kind", described as the "closing of this...
Saturday1st Jul 2023
News Disney Speedstorm Goes Free-To-Play On Xbox This September
It arrived in "Early Access" form back in April
It's been announced today that Disney Speedstorm will be officially launching on September 28th across all platforms including Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, and as planned, it'll be a free-to-play release. Disney Speedstorm originally arrived back in April as a paid "Early Access" t
Friday30th Jun 2023
News Elder Scrolls 6 'Projected Release Is 2026', Claims Microsoft Lawyer
Phil Spencer said it was at least "five-plus years away"
The Elder Scrolls has been name-dropped once again during the Microsoft v FTC court battle. On the final day of the hearing, Microsoft's lawyer claimed the next Elder Scrolls game by Bethesda was projected to release much earlier than expected. Before you get too excited, it seems the lawyer...
News Xbox Exclusive 'Towerborne' Will Get Its First Playtest This Year, Signups Now Available
"Join the Towerborne Insider Program today!"
The team behind the Banner Saga series officially announced Towerborne as part of the Xbox Games Showcase 2023 a couple of weeks ago, and you can now sign up for a chance to play it later this year. Towerborne isn't actually coming out until 2024, but the new
News Double Fine Isn't Working On Psychonauts 3 Right Now, Confirms Tim Schafer
But something else is in the works
You may recall that a few weeks ago, the Xbox ANZ Twitter account fueled speculation that some kind of Psychonauts 3 announcement could be in the works, but according to Double Fine's Tim Schafer, that's not the case. Speaking to the "Cressup" YouTube channel this week, Schafer admitted that he didn't see the...
Random DOOM Composer Mick Gordon Wants A Remaster Of 'The Simpsons: Hit & Run'
We do too, Mick, we do too
We've seen a lot of games get a lot of remasters over the past few years, but for whatever reason, the original Xbox classic The Simpsons: Hit & Run has remained untouched - at least in an official capacity. The latest person to lend their support for a Hit & Run remaster is none other than the legendary DOOM and...
Pick One What Was Your Favourite Xbox Game Pass Game In June?
Need for Speed? Amnesia? Bramble? Tell us!
We're kicking off our "Pick One" feature slightly earlier than usual this weekend, and this time around we want to know what your favourite Xbox Game Pass addition was in June 2023! Looking back at the month, it was at somewhat quiet few weeks for the service, but we did receive some great titles such as...
Thursday29th Jun 2023
News Xbox Games With Gold For July 2023 Announced
The latest batch of titles
Microsoft has officially announced the new Xbox Games With Gold titles for July 2023! These games are available to download for free for Xbox Live Gold members (including subscribers to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate). <related ids="152002"> Here are July 2023's Xbox Games with Gold games, with more details and footage...
News Activision Boss Admits He'll Have To 'Agree To Disagree' With Microsoft Over Xbox Game Pass
It'll be a big part of the deal
There's been a lot of talk about Xbox Game Pass this week, with Sony's Jim Ryan suggesting publishers don't like the service (due to it being "value destructive"), and other publishers coming out publicly and expressing their praise for it. Someone who isn't so
News It's Official! Stray Launches On Xbox Consoles This August
Not Game Pass though
It's officially been confirmed today that the PlayStation mega-hit Stray is finally coming to Xbox consoles this August! The game will be available for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on August 10th, 2023. Sadly it won't be an Xbox Game Pass title though, so you'll need to fork out for this one. Stray is coming to...
News Multiple Games Announced For Xbox Game Pass At Annapurna Showcase 2023
New reveals, new dates and new trailers!
Today marked the return of the Annapurna Interactive Showcase for 2023, and as part of it, we were treated to a bunch of Xbox Game Pass reveals! We already knew about some of these, but others are totally brand-new. All of the following games from the Annapurna Showcase have been announced for Xbox Game...
News DayZ Publisher Shows Xbox Game Pass Some Love 'For No Particular Reason'
Describes it as a "disruption" to the classic model
PlayStation boss Jim Ryan appears to have got on the wrong side of certain parts of the games industry since claiming in his pre-recorded deposition that publishers "unanimously do not like Game Pass because it is value destructive". One of the publishers now speaking up about this happens to be...
News Microsoft's CEO Isn't A Fan Of Console Exclusives, Blames Sony
Sony has "defined market competition using exclusives"
Exclusives are arguably one of the main selling points of console gaming, but if Microsoft's boss had any say, he would apparently abolish them. During his testimony in the Microsoft v FTC hearing today, Microsoft's CEO Satya Nadella said he would do away with exclusives on Xbox consoles if it...
News SEGA Remains 'Very Close' With Xbox, But Isn't Open To Acquisition Talks Right Now
"Microsoft particularly has a high regard for us"
Back at the start of the week, it was revealed that Microsoft had once seriously been considering the acquisition of SEGA (back in 2021), and now SEGA's co-Chief Operating Officer, Shuji Utsumi, has responded to the news. Speaking to Bloomberg, Utsumi simply told the outlet that the company wasn't...
News Polish Developer '11 Bit Studios' Signs Deal With Xbox Game Pass
Co-founded by former CD Projekt members
The Xbox Game Pass library will soon be expanded, with the Warsaw, Poland-based developer and publisher '11 Bit Studios' announcing it has signed on with Microsoft's subscription service. The studio's chief business development officer Paweł Feldman confirmed this via social media: "We have big news to...
News June's Final Xbox Game Pass Title Is Out Now, And It's A 'Harvest Moon' Remake
A great end to the month
It's time for the final Xbox Game Pass game of June 2023! We're going out with a bang, because today's new title is a remake of the classic Game Boy Advance title Harvest Moon: Friends of Mineral Town from 20 years ago.
News Baldur's Gate 3 Aiming For 2023 Xbox Release, But Series S Version Still Needs More Work
Microsoft is providing support
You may have seen today that Baldur's Gate 3 has received a PC release date of August 3rd and a PS5 release date of September 6th, but there's been no sign of an Xbox date. There's a good reason for that - the game's not ready yet! Speaking to IGN, developer Larian explained that the Xbox Series S version of Baldur's...
News Are You Ready, Kids? SpongeBob SquarePants Arrives In PowerWash Simulator Today
"How did Bikini Bottom get so mucky?!"
Update (Thu 29th Jun, 2023): Today's the day! The SpongeBob Pack is now available to purchase on the Xbox Store.
News As Banjo Kazooie Turns 25, Xbox Is Still Keeping Us Waiting For A Revival
Some of the devs think it probably won't happen
Can you believe it's the 25th anniversary of Banjo-Kazooie?! The first game in the series released all the way back on June 29th, 1998 for the Nintendo 64 - and you can play it right now as part of Rare Replay on Xbox Game Pass. Sadly, it's been 15 years now since we last saw a new Banjo-Kazooie game,...
News The First DLC For 'Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty' Is Now Available On Xbox
With a discount for Game Pass members!
The fantastic Xbox Game Pass title Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty has been treated to its first DLC today in the form of the "Battle of Zhongyuan" expansion. It's available right now on the Xbox Store, and it's also included in the Season Pass. This DLC introduces a brand-new story chapter (which is detailed below),...
Poll Are You Happy With July 2023's Xbox Games With Gold?
Survival horror and a point-and-click adventure
Microsoft has officially announced July 2023's Xbox Games with Gold, giving us a look at two more games we'll be able to play at no extra cost with our Xbox Live Gold memberships next month. <related ids="151991"> This month's selection includes the survivor horror game Darkwood, as well as the...
News 'Blade Runner' Is Getting Its First Brand-New Video Game In Over 25 Years
Developed by Annapurna Interactive
Annapurna Interactive has announced today that it's working on a brand-new Blade Runner game that will "bring the revered franchise back to games for the first time in 25 years" - being developed for consoles as well as PC! Blade Runner 2033: Labyrinth is an internally developed project from Annapurna, and...
News LEGO 2K Drive Races Into Season 1 With 'Fast & Furious' Crossover
Here's what's included in the "Drive Pass"
The recently released Lego 2K Drive has entered its first "Drive Pass" season of content this week, which brings 21 tiers of free rewards and 101 tiers of premium rewards to the game including some Fast & Furious inspired vehicles. There are actually 10 vehicles in all that can be unlocked during...
Wednesday28th Jun 2023
News Lots Of Games Are Discounted By 90% On Xbox This Week (June 27 - July 4)
Including this former Game Pass hit for $2.99!
Looking for some cheap Xbox games from June 27th to July 4th, 2023? We've got quite a lot of games that have been reduced by 90% (or more) as part of this week's Xbox sales, with highlights including the former Xbox Game Pass title Mortal Shell: Enhanced Edition for just $2.99, the fantastic
Review AEW: Fight Forever - A Fun Wrestling Game That Doesn't Take Itself Too Seriously
It's Wednesday, you know what that means!
I'll start off our Pure Xbox review of AEW Fight Forever by admitting I'm an absolutely massive All Elite Wrestling fan. I watch all the shows, I buy all the pay-per-views, and I'll be in attendance at the historic Wembley event this August. Therefore, there was a lot of expectation going into this specific...
News Here's The Email That Set Sony's 'Alarm Bells Ringing' Over Xbox ActiBlizz Deal
"I continue to stand behind the agreement I sent you..."
Update: Well, we don't need to speculate any longer! The Verge's Tom Warren has shared a couple of the emails in question, revealing parts of the exchange between Phil Spencer and Jim Ryan from back in mid-2022. The email from Ryan (dated May 26th, 2022) is extensive, suggesting in his...
News 64-Player Medieval Slasher 'Mordhau' Makes Its Xbox Debut This July
After releasing on PC back in 2019
If you're looking for another Chivalry-like experience on Xbox, we've got one coming in just a few short weeks! Mordhau now has a release date of July 12th, 2023, following its release on PC back in 2019. This is a multiplayer medieval slasher for up to 64 players, in which you'll engage in "fast paced combat,...
News Diablo 4 Update 1.3 Now Live On Xbox, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Bug fixes and gameplay adjustments
You may have noticed that Diablo 4 received a brand-new update on Xbox last night (Update 1.3), and Blizzard has now revealed the full set of patch notes. It's a pretty big update focused primarily around fixing lots of bugs. In addition to those bug fixes, there are also some gameplay adjustments that you'll find...
Random Thanks To Some Dedicated Xbox Fans, Halo 3 LAN Parties Still Exist In 2023
"It was such a good time."
Remember the good old days of Halo 3 LAN parties on Xbox 360? Well, these parties do still exist if you look hard enough, as evidenced by a new photo that's been getting a ton of attention on Reddit over the past few days. The host of this particular party explained that he owned three Xbox 360 consoles that weren't being...
News Xbox Was Thinking About Acquiring Square Enix Back In 2019
The company said it would "provide valuable content assets"
Earlier this week, we learned of a long list of companies that Xbox had considered acquiring a couple of years ago including SEGA and Bungie, and now we know of another one - Square Enix! Documents from 2019 (revealed as part of the Activision Blizzard FTC hearing) mention that an...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About AEW: Fight Forever
Best in the World?
One of the biggest Xbox releases of this week arrives tomorrow (or today if you're buying the Elite Edition) in the form of AEW: Fight Forever, which marks the first ever major video game release from the popular All Elite Wrestling. There's been plenty of hype surrounding the game prior to release, so how has it fared? Well, we...
Tuesday27th Jun 2023
News Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (June 27)
Including this former PlayStation exclusive
We're almost at the end of June 2023's Xbox Game Pass additions, but not yet! Today sees the arrival of the popular adventure Bramble: The Mountain King along with the former PlayStation exclusive F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch. The latter is brand-new to Xbox, while Bramble was released on the platform...
Wednesday28th Jun 2023
News Jim Ryan: Publishers 'Unanimously' Do Not Like Xbox Game Pass
It's apparently "value destructive"
There have been a lot of positive success stories emerging from Xbox's Game Pass service such as Tango Gameworks' surprise release Hi-Fi RUSH earlier this year, but according to PlayStation boss Jim Ryan, publishers aren't big fans of the model at all. During his pre-recorded video deposition for the hearing...
Tuesday27th Jun 2023
News AMD Announces 'Exclusive' Starfield Partnership That Will Benefit Players On Xbox & PC
"Uncover humanity’s greatest mystery with AMD"
AMD has announced today that it is the exclusive partner of Starfield on PC, with the company promising to "deliver the most complete PC gaming experience in the galaxy." It's not just PC players that will benefit from this partnership though - Xbox Series X|S players will, too. The company says it...
Wrath of Scan
Dimfrost Studios' Bramble: The Mountain King initially released on consoles back in April of this year and, now that it's headed to Xbox Game Pass, we're diving in for a review of this dark and brooding Limbo-like set within a fantastical Scandinavian fairy-tale world. If you're already au fait with your Nakens and Skogras, Gnomes and...
News Microsoft Responds To Old Xbox Comment About 'Spending Sony Out Of Business'
"It refers to industry trends we never pursued"
A story that you may have seen doing the rounds on social media over the past few hours relates to an old comment from Xbox Game Studios boss Matt Booty about the idea of "spending Sony out of business". Naturally, this has attracted a lot of attention, and Microsoft has been keen to address it...
News Microsoft Acquired Hellblade Creator Ninja Theory For Just $117 Million
Chump change
Some more information that was never meant to be made public has been revealed in the Microsoft v FTC court battle. In the same email and documents revealing Xbox had a huge list of companies it was considering acquiring, page 10 reveals Ninja Theory was purchased for the sum of $117 million USD. Again, what's interesting about this...
Deals 300+ Games Added To This Week's Xbox Sales (June 27 - July 4)
Including Hogwarts Legacy!
Our usual batch of weekly Xbox deals has arrived, and it includes around 300 brand-new discounts for some excellent titles! We've got Deals with Gold, Spotlight, Achievement Hunter and Visually Stimulating sales on offer. Don't forget that the ID@Xbox Mega Sale from last week is still going on as well, with new offers!...
News The Callisto Protocol's New Story DLC Is Getting Good Feedback Ahead Of Xbox Release
"It's probably better than the main game"
It's a big week for The Callisto Protocol, as the game is unleashing a brand-new DLC expansion called Final Transmission in which you'll get to experience the "heart-pounding final chapter" of the story. Bizarrely, this DLC is already available on PlayStation due to an extremely short period of timed...
Wednesday28th Jun 2023
News PlayStation Boss: I Don't Like Xbox's Starfield Exclusivity, But It's Not 'Anti-Competitive'
"I have fundamentally no quarrel with it"
PlayStation boss Jim Ryan has been speaking today as part of a pre-recorded deposition for the FTC hearing regarding Microsoft's attempt to acquire Activision Blizzard, and as part of it, he revealed that he doesn't think Starfield's Xbox exclusivity is "anti-competitive". Ryan also made similar comments...
Tuesday27th Jun 2023
News EA Sports PGA Tour Adds Xbox Series X Performance Mode In Update 4.5
Here are the full patch notes
The excellent EA Sports PGA Tour just got even better on Xbox Series X today, as the game's latest update (4.5) includes a special Performance Mode - increasing the frame rate from 30FPS to 60FPS. This Performance Mode includes lower resolution and visual fidelity than the standard Quality Mode, but the benefit is that...
Deals All Backwards Compatible Games In This Week's Xbox Sales (June 27 - July 4)
It's a small selection this week!
As usual, we've got a few classics from the Xbox 360 era that are included as part of this week's Xbox sales, and all of them are playable on modern consoles - so that means Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S! Below, you'll find the complete list (it's a small one this week!) of backwards compatible games in...
News IO Interactive's New 'Project Fantasy' Game Might Be An Xbox Exclusive
The key word is "might"
Earlier this year, Hitman developer IO Interactive finally pulled back the curtain on its upcoming RPG known as "Project Fantasy", which is described by the studio as a "bold new fantasy RPG" that's currently in development. A couple of years prior to the announcement, Windows Central's Jez Corden had suggested the game...
Monday26th Jun 2023
News Xbox Boss Phil Spencer Sees The Funny Side In 'Yakuza Phil' Meme
"I even laughed at myself in a coat and tie"
We've still got multiple days left in the FTC hearing regarding Microsoft's takeover of Activision Blizzard, and last Friday was a very busy day for Xbox boss Phil Spencer in particular, who spent multiple hours responding to various questions. Naturally, Spencer rocked up to the court looking smartly...
News SEGA & Bungie Included In Huge List Of Companies Xbox Has Considered Acquiring
"We believe Sega has built a well-balanced portfolio"
It's been revealed today that Microsoft and Team Xbox have considered purchasing the likes of SEGA and Bungie in the past, with the information surfacing courtesy of The Verge as part of this week's FTC hearing. In fact, the outlet has even got email proof of this from November 2020, which shows...
News Xbox Is Giving Away A Barbie Console & Free Forza Horizon 5 Content
"This Barbie is a gamer!"
Xbox has announced a partnership with Warner Bros. on the brand-new Barbie film, which includes a custom Xbox Series S with multiple controller faceplates, free content for Forza Horizon 5 and more! The console, which you can see above, is designed after Barbie's Dreamhouse and is described as "one of our most playful...
Report Xbox's Perfect Dark Won't Release Until 2025+ Due To Years Of Development Struggles
"It still has a long way to go"
We've been waiting multiple years now for news about Xbox and The Initiative's reboot of Perfect Dark, and unfortunately it seems like we could be waiting a lot longer, with the game not set to release until at least 2025. This is according to a new report from IGN, which goes into significant detail about the...
News Xbox Game Pass Title Atomic Heart Gets Its First 'Explosive' DLC This August
"Continue the story in the Annihilation Instinct DLC"
We've only got just over a month to wait until the popular Xbox Game Pass title Atomic Heart receives its first DLC! The expansion is called Atomic Heart: Annihilation Instinct, and it launches on August 2nd, 2023. In this DLC, you'll be able to continue where you left off in a story that...
News Does Starfield Include A Disc? Bethesda Causes Confusion With Contradictory Tweets
Update: The answer is yes!
Update: We've got a definitive answer! Bethesda has updated its official Starfield pre-order FAQ today to confirm that the standard version of the game will include a disc on Xbox Series X and PC. "Starfield Standard Edition is included with Xbox Game Pass. Game disc included with physical purchases of Xbox Standard...
Video 33 Things You Should Know About Starfield Ahead Of Launch
Just to build your hype levels even further...
Can you believe that we're only just over two months away from the launch of Starfield?! We've been waiting such a long time for Bethesda's new sci-fi epic to arrive on Xbox Series X|S and PC (and Xbox Cloud Gaming), and now it's finally about to become a reality - arriving on September 6th, 2023...
News The Original COD: Warzone Is Shutting Down, And Fans Aren't Happy About It
"RIP to the greatest BR ever!"
In the latter part of last week, it was announced that Call of Duty: Warzone Caldera — otherwise known as the original version of Warzone before 2.0 came along — would be shutting its servers on September 21st, 2023. In a message to fans, it was explained that the focus was now on "future Call of Duty content...
News Planet Of Lana Dev: It's Been 'Surreal' To See The Success On Xbox & PC
"I'm happy that Phil [Spencer] liked it as well"
The stunning indie adventure Planet of Lana has been out for around a month now on Xbox Game Pass, and for the creative director behind the game, the fantastic reception has been a "surreal" thing to experience. Adam Stjärnljus of developer "Wishfully" revealed this on the Xbox Expansion Pass...
News Alan Wake 2 Being Digital-Only Will Hopefully Result In A 'Better' Game, Says Developer
"It does allow us more time to polish the game"
A little while ago, it was confirmed that Alan Wake 2 was going to be a digital-only release on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S (and all other platforms) at release this October, and there were various reasons that went into the decision. These reasons included the ability to keep the price down, as...
Saturday24th Jun 2023
Feature These 25+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (June 26-30)
Step inside the squared circle
Welcome to your new Xbox games roundup for June 26th to June 30th! We've got a lot of games on the way over the next few days, with highlights including AEW: Fight Forever, Destroy All Humans 2! for Xbox One, Ghost Tr
Poll Will You Stay Subscribed To Xbox Game Pass After The Price Hike?
How are you feeling about it?
The biggest story of the week in the world of Xbox has been the announcement of a price increase for both the Xbox Series X and Xbox Game Pass in various countries, beginning with Game Pass on July 6th. Specifically, new subscribers to Xbox Game Pass will see the change on July 6th, whereas existing members will notice...
News Forza Horizon 1 & 2 Are Shutting Their Servers On Xbox This August
Due to a "very small player population"
It's the end of an era for the first two Forza Horizon games! Both titles will be shutting their online servers this August, with Turn 10 Studios explaining that they each have a "very small player population" and the focus is now on "current games". This means that as of August 22nd, 2023, you'll no longer...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (June 24-25)
How about some NFS Unbound?
Welcome to another weekend! As always, there's plenty to enjoy on Xbox this weekend including a couple of new Xbox Game Pass additions, three more Free Play Days titles, and over 600 deals across a wide array of sales. Here's what we're playing this weekend: Fraser Gilbert, Editor
News Microsoft Was Interested In Buying Zynga At One Point, Reveals Xbox Boss
"We have a lot of respect for the people at Zynga"
Prior to Microsoft's attempted acquisition of Activision Blizzard, the company was apparently interested in buying the mobile giant Zynga — but the company ended up being acquired by Take-Two Interactive instead for $12.7 billion. This was revealed by Xbox boss Phil Spencer as part of today's FTC...
News Phil Spencer: Sony Uses Revenue From Our Games To Reduce Xbox's 'Survival In The Market'
He describes the company as an "aggressive competitor"
Xbox boss Phil Spencer has revealed as part of today's FTC hearing that he believes Sony is using revenue from Xbox games on the PlayStation platform to try and reduce Xbox's survival in the market. Spencer was questioned about how the company feels when releasing games on PlayStation, claiming...
Friday23rd Jun 2023
News Redfall Update 1.11 Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Just a small hotfix
Redfall might have been a disappointment for many players at launch, but Arkane Studios is still busy working away on updates to improve the experience — with a 60FPS performance mode also coming at some point in the future. The latest update for the game arrives in the form of Hotfix v1.11, which is mainly focused around...
News We're Getting A Classic Game Boy Advance Title On Xbox Game Pass Next Week
From all the way back in 2003
If you were playing a Game Boy Advance back in the early 2000s, there's a good chance you will have run into Harvest Moon: Friends of Mineral Town, which many consider to be one of the best Harvest Moon games of all time. Well, it was remade a few years ago for Xbox, and now we're getting that version on Xbox Game Pass...
News Xbox Is Expecting The 'Next Generation Of Consoles' To Begin In 2028
Five years to go, then!
If you're wondering when a brand-new generation of Xbox consoles will come along, we might have a (rough) answer! According to Microsoft, the current expectation is that the next generation will arrive around the year 2028. This is according to court documents that Microsoft filed as part of the FTC hearing. The date was...
News Jim Ryan Wasn't Overly Concerned About Call Of Duty Xbox Exclusivity
"We’ll be OK, we’ll be more than OK"
There's been a narrative for some time now that PlayStation was worried about Microsoft pulling Activision's blockbuster Call of Duty away from its own market. However, in a Microsoft FTC trial update, a private email from PlayStation boss Jim Ryan to former SCEE president Chris Deering, quoted during the...
News Bethesda's Indiana Jones Game Confirmed As An Xbox Exclusive
Coming to Xbox, PC & Game Pass "day one"
There's been mixed messaging about Bethesda's upcoming project Indiana Jones and whether or not it would be exclusive to Microsoft's platforms, and it seems we've finally got an official answer at today's FTC hearing. During a witness testimony as part of FTC's attempt to block Microsoft's $69 billion...
News Sarah Bond: Xbox Game Pass Ultimate's Least Popular Feature Is Cloud Gaming
And it's apparently running at a loss
One of the concerns raised about Microsoft's $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard is in regard to the future of cloud gaming. During a cross-examination at the Microsoft and FTC trial earlier on, Xbox's corporate vice president of gaming Sarah Bond played down suggestions about Xbox's growth of cloud...
News Sonic Frontiers Introduces New Game+ And More In Free Xbox Update
Celebrating Sonic's 32nd birthday!
Today marks 32 years since Sonic first made his debut on the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive back in June of 1991, and to celebrate the occasion, Sonic Frontiers is receiving a totally free "Birthday Bash" update! There's quite a lot packed into this update, including a New Game+ mode. You can check out the trailer...
Review Crash Team Rumble - Toys For Bob Serves Up Another Crash Bandicoot Banger
Wumpa Warzone
When we first got wind that Crash Bandicoot was to star in his very own online multiplayer game, you'll forgive us for not having got all that excited. As much as we love Crash, and as much as we enjoy this genre of game, well, it just feels as though these sorts of online arena-styled efforts come and go all too frequently these days,...
Saturday24th Jun 2023
News Xbox Was Worried It Would Lose Starfield Prior To Bethesda Acquisition
"We've had to secure content to remain viable in the business"
Phil Spencer has explained as part of today's FTC hearing that there was a chance Starfield was going to skip the Xbox platform entirely at one point, and the company felt it had to "secure content to remain viable in the business". Here's what the Xbox boss had to say earlier today,...
Friday23rd Jun 2023
News Starfield Won't Feature Land Vehicles, But It Does Have The 'Boost Pack'
"The boost pack almost acts like a vehicle"
As we've already mentioned, Bethesda's Todd Howard appeared in a massive new Starfield interview with Kinda Funny Games earlier this week, and as part of this he confirmed that the game won't feature any kind of land vehicles. The reason for this is because the team wanted to design the game "so it feels...
Saturday24th Jun 2023
News Xbox Boss Promises To Keep Call Of Duty On PlayStation (Again)
As long as Sony is up for it
Head of Microsoft's gaming division Phil Spencer has today been asked a lot about the future of Activision Blizzard under the Xbox banner. One question, in particular, that came up was in regards to Call of Duty, and whether or not the company would continue to release the series on PlayStation. As long as Sony is...
Friday23rd Jun 2023
News Konami Might Have Leaked The 3 Games Included In Metal Gear Solid Collection 'Vol.2'
Are we finally getting MGS4 on Xbox?
Earlier this week, it was confirmed that Volume 1 of the Metal Gear Solid Master Collection would be coming to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S this October, and now it looks like we also know more details about Volume 2! Twitter user Nitroid spotted t
Saturday24th Jun 2023
News The Elder Scrolls 6 Is At Least 'Five-Plus Years Away', Platforms Still TBD
Even Phil Spencer isn't sure what it's coming to
As part of today's FTC hearing, Elder Scrolls fans got an unexpected update about the status of the long-awaited sixth entry in the series. When questioned about Bethesda's next major project, originally revealed by the company back in 2018, Xbox boss Phil Spencer mentioned how it was still...
Thursday22nd Jun 2023
Guide Xbox Adds More Perks For Game Pass Ultimate Members (June 2023)
Here's what you can claim for free this month
The Xbox Game Pass Perks program is back with more freebies in June 2023, including for the likes of Battlefield 2042 and Hi-Fi RUSH! Some members have also been treated to the free "Gamer" movie! Here are the new Xbox Game Pass Perks you can claim in June 2023: Apex Legends - Golden Helm Weapon...
News Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (June 22)
"Race to the top, definitely don’t flop"
It's time for a couple more Xbox Game Pass additions! Today sees the arrival of Need for Speed Unbound on EA Play and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, and we've also got a brand-new release in the form of The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales. Keep in mind that neither of these are available on the service at the time of...
News Microsoft Is Literally Now Saying That Xbox Has 'Lost The Console Wars'
This is already getting ridiculous
It's going to be a long week, folks. Just ahead of the FTC hearing this week in which various Microsoft and Xbox executives will be attempting to defend the acquisition of Activision Blizzard, Microsoft has submitted a filing which actually mentions that Xbox has "lost the console wars" and its rivals are...
News Xbox Series S 1TB Version Was Created Due To 'Really Consistent Feedback', Says Microsoft
Launching this September
The new version of the Xbox Series S arrives this September in the form of the "Carbon Black" variant, which will include 1TB of storage rather than the original 512GB, and the reason for its existence has been attributed to heavy demand. Speaking to CNN recently, Xbox's Sarah Bond explained that the team had received...
News Todd Howard Explains Why Starfield At 30FPS Will 'Feel Great' On Xbox Series X|S
"This is the best feeling game that we've had"
Bethesda's Todd Howard has been speaking about Starfield in a massive new interview with Kinda Funny Games today, and as part of it, he was asked once again about the decision to make the game 30FPS on Xbox Series X and Series S. This time, he went into a bit more detail about why he doesn't see it as...
News Sony Won't Share Confidential PS6 Details With Activision If Xbox Deal Is Approved
"We simply could not run the risk"
It's going to be a busy week of Activision Blizzard news with the major FTC hearing kicking off today, and something that's come out of it already is a statement from PlayStation boss Jim Ryan about Activision and future console plans. These comments actually date back to April, when Ryan explained to the FTC that...
News It Looks Like 'Quake 2 Remastered' Could Be Heading To Xbox Game Pass
It's just been rated in South Korea
We're big fans of the 2021 Quake remaster here at Pure Xbox, so we're very excited to learn that a sequel entitled Quake 2 Remastered appears to be in the works, which will presumably arrive on Xbox Game Pass at launch. The game has been rated in South Korea (as discovered by
News Next Week's Annapurna Showcase May Bring News About 'Stray' On Xbox
Along with various other surprises
We know that a lot of people have been waiting for the PlayStation exclusive adventure game Stray to come to Xbox for such a long time (almost a year now), and the wait might finally almost be over! Last month, it was revealed that the game had been rated for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S in the United...
News Xbox Game Pass Hit Vampire Survivors Gets 4-Player Couch Co-Op This August
"Slay millions of monsters with ya mates"
The indie hit Vampire Survivors was yesterday announced for the Nintendo Switch, and in addition to this, it's also been confirmed there'll be a rather exciting update coming to other versions of the game. Xbox owners can look forward to a four-player couch co-op mode coming to all platforms on August 17th...
Wednesday21st Jun 2023
News Microsoft Announces Price Increases For Xbox Series X And Xbox Game Pass
Beginning this July
Microsoft has announced today that Xbox Series X and Xbox Game Pass pricing is set to increase in various countries over the next couple of months, beginning with the Game Pass increase next month. As per The Verge, the standard version of Xbox Game Pass will jump from $9.99 to $10.99, while Xbox Game Pass Ultimate will jump...
News Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol.1 Officially Arrives On Xbox This October
"The origin of stealth action returns"
Following today's Nintendo Direct event, it's been confirmed that Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol.1 will launch for Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Nintendo Switch, PC and PlayStation 5 on October 24th, 2023. As previously confirmed, this collection will feature the original Metal Gear Solid (which has...
News The Xbox Series X Is Basically A 'Mid-Gen' Console Already, Suggests Old Microsoft Comment
"Microsoft told us this [back in 2020]"
Update: Something we initially missed from the video was a clarifying comment from Digital Foundry's Richard Leadbetter, who had the following to say on the topic of the Xbox Series X and Series S: "To clarify the S and X thing, obviously last generation we had an [Xbox One S] and an [Xbox One X] console,...
News Ubisoft's 'XDefiant' Returns With A Free Open Beta On Xbox This Week
It begins today!
It's time to play some more XDefiant! The "Open Session" for Ubisoft's extremely popular new shooter arrives on Xbox later today, allowing you to go hands-on with the game ahead of its free-to-play release later in the summer. The XDefiant Open Beta on Xbox will begin at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm BST, at which time you'll be able to...
News Konami Confirms Metal Gear Solid 1 Will Be Available Standalone On Xbox
As will 2 and 3!
It's been announced today that the Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol.1 will be coming to Xbox Series X and Series S this October, and in even better news, we've got confirmation that MGS 1, 2 and 3 will also be available separately! If you want the full collection, you're looking at a price of $59.99, but those who want to buy...
News New Fallout 76 Update Includes Native 60FPS Upgrade For Xbox Series X|S
As part of the "Once in a Blue Moon" update
The new "Once in a Blue Moon" update for Fallout 76 is available now, and although it wasn't mentioned in the initial patch notes, it comes with a native 60FPS upgrade for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S (as well as PS5). Until today, Fallout 76 could only achieve 60 frames per-second on both consoles via...
We just got made
If you've ever watched Michael Mann's sublime 90's crime caper Heat, and specifically the famous heist scene within it that ends in a prolonged running gun battle down the streets of LA, you'll know the exact tone and flavour that Czech developer INGAME STUDIOS was hoping to nail with Crime Boss Rockay City. This Payday clone, in...
News Multiple Games Announced For Xbox Following June's Nintendo Direct
New games and release dates
Today was a big day in the world of Nintendo, as the company held a 40-minute Nintendo Direct event featuring some major announcements for first-party games - as well as a few third-party ones! It's the latter that we're focusing on today, as a few of them have been confirmed as coming to Xbox as well. A particular...
News Over 20 Games Are Reduced By 90% Or More On Xbox This Week (June 20-27)
Great games from as low as $0.99!
Looking for some cheap Xbox games from June 20th to June 27th, 2023? We've actually got a lot of games that have been reduced by 90% or more on Xbox this week, and that's mainly due to the new ID@Xbox Super Mega Sale! The likes of Hotshot Racing, John Wick Hex, We Happy Few and The C
News Halo Infinite Multiplayer Adds Raytraced Sun Shadows On Xbox Series X|S
This option "does not apply" to the campaign
Although 343 Industries has had to drop seasonal narrative cutscenes in Halo Infinite multiplayer, Season 4 is still a massive update with all sorts of new content, features and improvements. Perhaps one of the most exciting parts of this update is that Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S now support...
News Electronic Arts Restructures Its Studios Into Two Organisations
"EA Entertainment" and "EA Sports"
Third-party video game giant Electronic Arts, known for IPs such as Battlefield and Apex Legends, has today announced a massive company restructure. According to CEO Andrew Wilson, EA Games will be split into two organisations - EA Entertainment and EA Sports. This is described as a "next step" in the company's...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (June 22-25)
Included with Xbox Live Gold & Game Pass Ultimate
Xbox Free Play Days begins again this Thursday, and we've got three more titles that you can play for free with your Xbox Live Gold membership! Unfortunately two of them are already included with Xbox Game Pass, so it's not a great selection if you're already a member of Microsoft's subscription...
Tuesday20th Jun 2023
News Another Six Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass Soon (June 30)
The final batch of the month
Microsoft has announced another six games leaving Xbox Game Pass in the latter part of June 2023, with this latest batch including the likes of Road 96, Empire of Sin and Matchpoint: Tennis Championships. <related ids="130628"> Here's what's leaving Xbox Game Pass in late June 2023:
News These Seven Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (June 22 - July 5)
The latest official roundup of new titles
Microsoft has announced the second batch of Xbox Game Pass June 2023 games, as well as a couple of July titles, which includes the likes of Need for Speed: Unbound, Bramble: The Mountain King and more! Here's the full list of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in mid-late June and
News Cyberpunk 2077 Update 1.63 Includes A Performance Fix On Xbox
Here are the full patch notes
Today marks the arrival of another update for Cyberpunk 2077 - specifically Update 1.63. On the whole, this update is dedicated to addressing gameplay issues and quest fixes, but there are also a couple of Xbox-specific changes. The first of these is that the number of available save slots on Xbox is now 20 for manual...
News Former PlayStation Exclusive 'FIST: Forged In Shadow Torch' Hits Xbox Game Pass Next Week
"Take on the evil Legion in this Metroidvania platformer"
Microsoft announced a bunch of upcoming Xbox Game Pass titles for late June and early July earlier today, and one of them is the former PlayStation exclusive F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch which arrives on June 27th! This side-scrolling 2.5D metroidvania currently holds a "Very Positive"...
News Need For Speed Unbound Receives Massive Free Update Ahead Of Xbox Game Pass Release
"Racers, it's time to join the mayhem"
EA's excellent Need For Speed Unbound is officially coming to Xbox Game Pass in just two days' time on June 22nd, and its arrival coincides with a massive free update that's gone live today - as well as some new paid DLC packs! The update is called Need For Speed Unbound Volume 3, and it adds a new Speed Pass...
News New Zealand Regulator Shares Concerns Over Xbox's Activision Blizzard Takeover
"We have agreed an extension of time"
We've got another development in the Activision Blizzard saga! The New Zealand Commerce Commission has officially asked for an extension before making a decision on the takeover, with the date now set as July 17th, 2023. The Commission's concerns are centred mainly around cloud gaming, with a statement...
News Crash Team Rumble Launches Today On Xbox, And Here's What The Reviews Are Saying
Is it worth your money?
We've got a brand-new Crash Bandicoot game on Xbox today! Crash Team Rumble is officially available on the Xbox Store as of this afternoon, but in terms of the reviews, there are only a handful in the wild right now. Nevertheless, we wanted to at least round up these early impressions so you can get an idea of whether Crash...
Deals 600+ Games Included In This Week's Xbox Sales (June 20-27)
Including a massive ID@Xbox promotion
The huge Xbox Deals Unlocked Sale is now officially over, but the good news is that we've already got another huge list of over 600 Xbox games on sale for the next week - including a massive new ID@Xbox promotion! Specifically, this is called the "ID@Xbox Super Mega Sale", and it includes a bunch of indie...
News EA's New Magical FPS 'Immortals Of Aveum' Is Now Launching In August
Update: There's been a slight delay
Update (Tue 20th Jun, 2023): The release of Immortals of Aveum has been pushed back slightly until August 22nd, with developer Ascendant Studios explaining that the delay is so the team can polish the title further. "In order to realize our full vision, we are going to take a few extra weeks, making our new...
News This Week's Forza Horizon 5 Update Features An 'Unmissable' New Story
Along with the Horizon Test Track!
Playground Games pulled back the curtain on the latest Forza Horizon 5 update as part of the "Let's Go" YouTube series last night, and it officially arrives this Tuesday - although some new features will be held back until Thursday. One of those Thursday-specific features is the new Donut Media Hi-Low Story, which...
News Major FTC Hearing Begins This Week With Microsoft & Activision CEOs In Attendance
Along with many Xbox executives
Just a few days ago, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission announced that it was filing a request for a preliminary injunction against Microsoft and Activision Blizzard, and the hearing is officially set to begin this week. Specifically, the dates that have been officially penned in are June 21st, which is when the...
Deals All 10+ Backwards Compatible Games In This Week's Xbox Sales (June 20-27)
Grab some Xbox 360 classics
We've got a big batch of great offers included as part of this week's Xbox sales, and as usual that means there are a couple of handfuls' worth of classic Xbox 360 titles that you can take advantage of. As indicated by the headline, all of these will work on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. Below, you'll find...
News Halo Infinite Multiplayer Drops Seasonal Narrative Cinematics
"These trade-offs are never easy to make"
There's been a small but significant development ahead of the launch of Halo Infinite multiplayer Season 4. In a brief message on social media, Halo community director Brian Jarrard has issued a "PSA" mentioning how 343 Industries has had to cut the seasonal narrative cinematics. This is due to a shift in...
News Payday 3 Dev Diary Reveals More Of What To Expect On Xbox Game Pass
"We can ensure the PC and console versions are the same game"
You may have missed that as part of the Xbox Games Showcase 2023, Payday 3 was announced as coming to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on September 21st - included as part of Xbox Game Pass
News ID@Xbox Showcase Returns This July Alongside Free Demo Event
"You’re in for a treat"
We've got another Xbox Showcase on the horizon! On July 11th at 10am PST / 1pm ET / 6pm BST, we'll be treated to the IGN x ID@Xbox Digital Showcase, which promises to bring us new announcements, trailers and gameplay. No further details have been provided just yet, but we expect it to be formatted similarly to April's...
Monday19th Jun 2023
Review Aliens: Dark Descent - Finally! An Aliens RTS That Mostly Gets It Right, Mostly
Open up, sesame!
The Aliens franchise has charted a fairly choppy course across various mediums throughout its 44 year history. Whether in video game form with the likes of the execrable Aliens: Colonial Marines, or on the silver screen where Michael Fassbender whipped out a flute to put the final nail in the filmic coffin that was Alien: Covenant,...
News Oblivion's 'Adoring Fan' Voice Actor Confirms Starfield Role In Hilarious Reaction Video
"I love my new haircut!"
As part of the Xbox Games Showcase 2023 and Starfield Direct last week, you may have spotted the appearance of the legendary "Adoring Fan" from Oblivion - who was already confirmed to be making a comeback in Starfield. The first look at the character in the new game drew a lot of attention following the Showcase, and it e
News The Bookwalker: Thief Of Tales Launches On Xbox Game Pass This Week
Use your powers to journey between reality and book worlds
Microsoft is continuing to remain quiet about the latter half of June 2023's Xbox Game Pass titles for now (we expect to hear something this Tuesday), but we do at least know of one brand-new XGP launch arriving later this week! That game is The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales, which was...
News Last Chance! Here Are The Top 10 Most Popular Games In Xbox's Deals Unlocked Sale
Ending in less than 24 hours!
After two weeks, it's finally almost time for the end of the Xbox Deals Unlocked Sale 2023! The sale finishes in just under 24 hours from the time of writing, so you're looking at around 3am PT / 6am ET / 11am BST on Tuesday. With that in mind, we thought we'd take a glimpse at the "Top Paid" games on Xbox for the UK...
Talking Point What Was The Best Surprise Of This Year's Xbox Summer Showcases?
Anything stick out in particular?
Both the Xbox Games Showcase 2023 and the Xbox Games Showcase Extended 2023 featured some highly anticipated upcoming titles that we assumed would make an appearance in one way or the other — such as Fable, Avowed and
News Xbox Game Pass Title 'Flintlock: The Siege Of Dawn' Gets Significant Delay
"It’s important that Flintlock is a special experience"
We've been eagerly awaiting the arrival of Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn on Xbox Game Pass ever since it was announced with an "Early 2023" release window, but unfortunately we're going to have to wait a bit longer to enjoy it. The game has now been delayed to 2024, with the developer says is...
News Xbox Exec: We're Still Hesitant To Develop VR Games Until There's A Bigger Audience
"It’s not quite there yet"
Over the past few years, members of Team Xbox have continually batted away suggestions that Xbox might be interested in getting into VR, and that's basically what's happened again courtesy of Matt Booty in a new interview. Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, the Xbox Game Studios boss was questioned whether Xbox was...
News Bethesda's Ghostwire: Tokyo Has Officially Passed Five Million Players
With a little help from Xbox Game Pass
Tango Gameworks has announced today that Ghostwire: Tokyo has officially passed five million players, just over a year since it first debuted on PS5 - and two months since it arrived on Xbox consoles as part of Xbox Game Pass. The news was announced alongside a stunning new piece of concept art: In
News 343 Industries: Halo Infinite's 'Consistency' Has Improved, But 'Quality' Needs More Work
It's all about "Consistency, Satisfaction and Quality"
Halo Infinite Season 4: Infection finally arrives this week on June 20th, and ahead of that date, the game's Head of Live Service has had some interesting comments to share about the future of Halo Infinite's overall development. Speaking to Xbox Wire, Sean Baron explained that he believes Halo...
News Microsoft Flight Simulator's Latest Free Update Brings Enhanced Visuals To Five French Cities
Available to download today!
Microsoft Flight Simulator is the gift that keeps on giving on Xbox Game Pass, with yet another free update available today! This one focuses on the country of France, with enhanced visuals being applied to "five beautiful cities". Those cities are Amiens, Angers, Nantes, Nîmes, and Reims, and along with the...
Sunday18th Jun 2023
Soapbox As 'State Of Decay' Turns 10, I'm Super Excited To See More Of What's Next
State of Decay 3 was revealed three years ago
We're going through a very 'British heatwave' right now here in the UK (meaning it's vaguely warm and the sun's out a bit), and weirdly, such unbearable heat is taking me back to summer 2013 - when I had an old Xbox 360 struggling on as the Xbox One generation fast approached. Lots of late Xbox 360 era...
Saturday17th Jun 2023
News Five Games Are Confirmed For Xbox Game Pass In July 2023 So Far
Join the ranks of Aibius's heroic pilots
Update: A sixth game has since been added to the lineup in the form of Arcade Paradise! Here's the latest: <related ids="151157"> Original story: We've still got a few weeks left to go until July, but there are already five games confirmed for Xbox Game Pass next month! A couple were announced at the
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (June 19-23)
Sonic, Aliens, Crash Bandicoot & more!
Welcome to your new Xbox games roundup for June 19th to June 23rd! Next week sees the release of some big titles such as Aliens: Dark Descent, Crash Team Rumble, Sonic Origins Plus and
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (June 17-18)
How about some Dordogne on Xbox Game Pass?
It's time for the weekend! If you're trying to figure out what to play over the next few days, don't forget that we've got the new Xbox Game Pass title Dordogne, four Free Play Days additions including EA Sports PGA Tour, a free
Talking Point What Else Do You Expect To See From Xbox Before The End Of 2023?
A Gamescom showcase? Dates for Avowed & Hellblade 2?
The biggest event in the calendar for Xbox is usually always the Xbox Games Showcase, and now that it's come and gone, we already have a much better idea of what the Xbox Game Studios and Bethesda roadmap is looking like. However, the year is certainly not over for Team Xbox! We've obviously got...
Friday16th Jun 2023
News Xbox Boss Addresses His '11/10' Starfield Comment, Admits He 'Didn't Like' Part Of It
"Making the best Starfield is absolutely our goal"
Not so long ago, Xbox boss Phil Spencer appeared on a Kinda Funny podcast right after the launch of Redfall, and it's safe to say the chat made waves within the Xbox community. One of Phil's more, shall we say controversial comments back then, was a tidbit on Starfield and what the game could...
News Xbox-Certified 4K Projector Unveiled, But It'll Cost You Serious Money
Say hi to the ViewSonic X2-4K
Projector manufacturer ViewSonic has announced the release date and pricing details for its recently-unveiled Xbox 'X2-4K' projector - if you fancy splashing out on a really big screen to display your favourite Xbox titles. The ViewSonic X2-4K Xbox Certified Gaming Projector launches this July in the US for $1600, and...
News Digital Foundry Posts Huge Breakdown On Why Starfield Runs At 30FPS On Xbox
There's a lot going on in Bethesda's new RPG
Bethesda's recent Starfield Direct was a huge, all-encompassing presentation on what to expect from the upcoming open world RPG, and now Digital Foundry has another 45 minutes of coverage for us all to watch through! Eurogamer's tech team has gone into a bit more detail on why Starfield is going for a...
News Here's The Latest Xbox Game Studios & Bethesda Roadmap (June 2023 Version)
Exciting times ahead!
Now that the madness of the summer showcase season is over, we've got an even better picture of what Xbox Game Studios and Bethesda are working on — and it's looking like a bright future for first-party releases! The popular Xbox fan Klobrille has put together one of their famous Xbox Game Studios & Bethesda roadmaps on...
News Xbox's Matt Booty Has Played The Perfect Dark Reboot And Is 'Very Excited'
He can't wait for fans to see it
One game absent from the recent Xbox Games Showcase was The Intiative's anticipated reboot of Perfect Dark. Fortunately, Xbox studio chief Matt Booty has provided a small but reassuring update during a chat with Axios, mentioning how he's actually been playing builds of the game and is loo
News Alan Wake 2 Campaign Length Revealed Ahead Of October Launch
It sounds quite a bit bigger than the first game!
After hearing almost nothing on Remedy's Alan Wake sequel for years, the team has delivered lots of new gameplay and information over the last few weeks - and in a new interview with Wccftech, they've revealed a rough runtime for Alan Wake 2's campaign. The good news here is that the sequel sounds...
News Park Beyond Is Out Now, And There's A Free Trial On Xbox Series X|S
Create the parks of your dreams
If you've been enjoying Planet Coaster on Xbox over the past couple of years, then you'll definitely be interested in Park Beyond — the brand-new game launched earlier today, and there's an entirely free trial on Xbox right now! Park Beyond is your typical Planet Coaster /
News Xbox's Redfall Plan 'Right Now' Is To Keep The Studio Open & Working On Updates
"They are hard at work"
It's not exactly a secret that Redfall ended up being a big disappointment for Xbox when it launched last month, and over the past week, various Xbox executives have been asked about the game and how the team feels about it. Speaking to Axios, Xbox Game Studios boss Matt Booty advised that he felt "accountable" over the...
News Halo Infinite Campaign AI Is Coming To Multiplayer With The 'Forge AI Toolkit'
The team goes in-depth on the future of Forge
In a new blog post, 343 Industries has announced that campaign AI is coming to Halo Infinite's Forge mode in the future. The idea of adding AI to help with PvE creations has been floating around for months, but the Halo dev has now officially committed to the feature as Season 4 approaches. When talking...
Poll What Score Do You Think You'll Be Giving Starfield In September?
Will it live up to the extremely high expectations?
It's no exaggeration to say that Starfield represents one of the most important releases of the entire Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S generation for Microsoft and Bethesda, and we're now just a few short months away from launch! The sci-fi epic officially arrives on September 6th, 2023, and in...
Deals Celebrate The Xbox Games Showcase With 10% Off Game Pass Subs And Gift Cards
Update: Deal ends today!
Update: Our 10% off deal ends later today, so make sure to pick up anything you're interested in while you have the chance! All details can be found in our original article below: Original Article: Phew! Did you enjoy the Xbox Games Showcase? Well, the fun isn't over just yet, as we're celebrating the event in style by...
Video Atlas Fallen Gameplay Overview Shows More Of Deck 13's Fantasy RPG In Action
"Get ready to become the Champion of Atlas!"
Ahead of the game's nearby Xbox Series X|S launch this August, Deck13 Interactive has shown us a good chunk of gameplay from Atlas Fallen; the team's upcoming fantasy action-RPG. This is a current-gen-only title heading to Xbox Series X and S, and it's certainly quite a visually striking effort from the...
News Rockstar Co-Founder Forms Dev Studio 'To Create New Universes' Across Multiple Platforms
The former GTA & Red Dead figurehead left Rockstar in 2020
One of the creative forces behind the Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption series' has announced the formation of a brand-new studio - named 'Absurd Ventures'. This new development house is looking to "create new universes" across multiple mediums and platforms, with Rockstar co-founder...
Thursday15th Jun 2023
News Steam's Most Highly-Anticipated Releases Are Nearly All Xbox Game Pass Titles
7 out of 10 are launching on the service
When it comes to PC gaming, one of the best ways to measure which titles people are most excited for is via the Steam "Top Wishlists" page, which ranks every upcoming release by how many times it's been added to a user's wishlist. Looking at the list right now, it's fantastic news for Xbox Game Pass members!...
News Todd Howard Says Starfield Is 'Great' On Xbox Series S
"Most of my Starfield play has been on Series S"
There's been a lot of discussion about the space RPG release Starfield being locked at 30FPS on Xbox consoles, but how is it specifically on the Series S? While we've already seen the game in action on Series X, Bethesda game director Todd Howard has mentioned how it's a "great" looking experience on...
News Fable Dev Flattered By Fans Asking If Xbox Showcase Trailer Was 'Real'
Fabled footage
Now that the dust has settled on Xbox's fabled 2023 Showcase (sorry), fans have started to focus on certain elements of the show; discussing what impressed them most from the event. Fable has been talked about a lot - not least because some viewers believed the trailer could be CGI. It isn't, of course — that much has b
News Microsoft Reveals All Six Porsche-Themed Xbox Series X Consoles
Which of these is your favourite design?
One of the more left-field announcements during Xbox's summer showcase this year was Microsoft's collaboration with Porsche on a bunch of custom Xbox Series X consoles. As is to be expected at this point, these are only available via a sweepstakes competition and you can't buy them, but Microsoft has now at...
News Xbox's Internal Teams Are No Longer Making Games For Xbox One, Confirms Exec
”We’ve moved on"
It's been clear for quite some time now that the teams at Xbox Game Studios have been focusing on the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S for development on new titles such as Redfall, Starfield, Forza Motorsport and many others — although the likes of Minecraf
Reminder Six Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass Today (June 15)
We're losing some great ones!
We're kicking things off today with a reminder that six games are leaving Xbox Game Pass over the next 24 hours, including some pretty major departures for the likes of Chorus, Maneater, Mortal Shell and Serious Sam 4. Here's the full list of titles leaving Xbox Game Pass today, June 15th:
News The Xbox Store Is Delisting A Classic Soul Calibur Game Next Week
It's taking its "final curtain call"
If you're a hardcore Soul Calibur fan, then you might be saddened to hear that Soul Calibur V is being delisted forever on the Xbox Store next week, along with all of its DLC. The termination date is June 19th, 2023. The news was announced on the official Soul Calibur Twitter account a few days ago: "Valiant...
Review Layers Of Fear - A Gorgeous Take On A Pointless Remake
Too many layers
In the wake of Hideo Kojima's PS4-exclusive 'P.T' demo, Polish developer Bloober Team unleashed its take on a similar concept with 2016's Layers of Fear. At the time, we quite enjoyed our experience with Bloober's slender adventure - its focused nature prevented the concept from getting stale over a roughly four-hour runtime...
News inXile Studio Head Shares More Details On First-Person RPG 'Clockwork Revolution'
"Clockwork Revolution is a true RPG"
Following its grand reveal at the Xbox Games Showcase 2023, fans were quick to compare inXile Entertainment's Clockwork Revolution to Irrational Games' BioShock Infinite - largely down to the game's similar steampunk aesthetic and first-person perspective. However, it sounds like they're going to be very...
News Would Activision Be A Good Fit For Halo? Xbox's Matt Booty Shares His Thoughts
"It would have to come from the studios"
Xbox Game Studios boss Matt Booty has certainly been doing the rounds over the past few days following the very well-received Xbox Games Showcase 2023, and his latest interview has gone live today courtesy of Axios. As part of the discussion, Booty explained how his team at Microsoft
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (June 15-18)
Included with Xbox Live Gold & Game Pass Ultimate
Xbox's Free Play Days promotion has returned for the next few days, and we have a decent selection this week! Four titles are playable for free over the weekend, including the new PGA Tour title which only launched back in April — and as of today, the game's 4.0 update is also available for free,...
News Forza Developer Working On Mobile Game That'll 'Focus On Car Customization'
'Hutch' will lead development duties
Turn 10 Studios may be hard at work on its huge console racer Forza Motorsport, but that hasn't stopped the team from branching out and working with other developers on different projects. As part of a press release from developer Hutch, Turn 10 is confirmed to be supporting development on a new mobile title. It...
Wednesday14th Jun 2023
News Phil Spencer Teases Multiple Games That Weren't Shown In This Year's Xbox Showcase
"I feel good about where that portfolio is"
Xbox boss Phil Spencer has been speaking in multiple interviews about the 2023 Xbox Games Showcase over the past few days, and in one of them, he teased a few upcoming projects that weren't featured as part of this year's event. Speaking to Polygon, Phil was discussing why he's so "humbly confident" about...
News id Software Apparently Helped Starfield's Team With Graphics
Todd Howard reveals
Starfield is set to be a huge experience, so it's no surprise Bethesda called on some support from other teams throughout the course of development. With this in mind, game director Todd Howard has now specified how exactly the DOOM creators at id Software have helped out on the expansive space RPG. Speaking to IGN, Howard...
Review Starfield Xbox Wireless Controller - Don't Sleep On This Special Edition Delight
Galaxy Grip
Bethesda's long-awaited sci-fi epic, Starfield, finally arrives on Xbox Game Pass in just 83 days' time - not that we're counting or anything! We've been chomping at the bit to get our hands on this one and, to make the wait a little bit easier for eager fans, Xbox has released a brand-new limit
News The Second Half Of 2023 Is Absolutely Stacked With Major Releases On Xbox
We've got an exciting few months ahead
It's been a very busy week for game reveals, and now that all the madness is (mostly) over, we can sit back and take a look at what is shaping up to be a stacked second half of the year for new releases on Xbox consoles. <related ids="139777"> You can find the full list of announcements in our "New Xbox...
News Xbox Reportedly Enters New Agreement To Develop AAA Title With People Can Fly
The team behind Gears Judgment and Outriders
Well, this is a big development! According to Polish site interia, Microsoft has entered an agreement to develop a new AAA Xbox title with People Can Fly; the team behind Outriders, Gears of War: Judgment and other multiplatform titles. According to the report, 'Project Maverick' has been allocated a...
News Judge Grants FTC's Temporary Restraining Order Against Xbox & Activision Blizzard
Preliminary injunction to be decided later this month
Earlier this week, the FTC filed a request for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injuction against Microsoft's attempted takeover of Activision Blizzard, and a U.S. Judge has now granted the request for that restraining order. The next step is for the Court to decide about whether to...
News F1 23 Receives Impressive Reviews As Free Trial Goes Live On Xbox Game Pass
Play it for 5 hours right now!
The latest entry in Codemasters and EA Sports' long-running F1 series arrives later this week in the form of F1 23, and if you're an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate / EA Play member, you can start playing it right now with a five-hour free trial! Here's how to find the F1 23 free trial with Xbox Game Pass: Go to the...
News Xbox Boss Shares Heartfelt Message Following Summer Showcases
"We need that moment here where we come together to celebrate"
Xbox boss Phil Spencer is always open about how much he enjoys being a part of the gaming industry, and in the wake of Microsoft's big summer blowout, the man has a message for all who enjoy these sorts of gaming get-togethers. In a tweet posted yesterday, Phil thanked the gaming...
News Xbox Game Pass Title 'Cocoon' Is Getting Incredible Press Ahead Of 2023 Launch
A summer showstopper
There've been lots and lots of big games to cover during this whole summer showcase bonanza, but one title in particular seems to be making serious waves during Summer Game Fest - Xbox Game Pass title Cocoon. Multiple outlets have gone hands-on with this one over in L.A, and it's safe to say Cocoon is previewing pretty well...
News Dead Island 2 Roadmap Includes Release Windows For Two Story Expansions
Slice your way through 'Haus' and' SOLA Festival' soon
A brand-new Dead Island 2 roadmap has been detailed by developer Dambuster Studios, and it includes some welcome info about the game's upcoming story add-ons. 'Haus' is the first Dead Island 2 expansion landing in Q4 2023, while the 'SOLA Festival' heads to Xbox in Q2 2024. Here's a very brief...
News Halo Infinite Promises To 'Unleash Mayhem' Next Week In New Season 4 Trailer
"Will you survive?"
Are you ready for Halo Infinite Season 4? 343 Industries is preparing to deploy the latest update for the game across Xbox consoles and PC next week on June 20th, 2023, and you can check out the brand-new launch trailer above. As previously confirmed, Halo Infinite Season 4 is bringing back the popular Infection game mode later...
News Hellblade 2 Dev Diary Goes Behind The Scenes On Xbox Games Showcase Trailer
Ninja Theory is going all out for the sequel
Following the game's recent appearance at the Xbox Games Showcase, developer Ninja Theory has dropped one of its slickly-produced Hellblade 2 dev diaries - giving us a closer look at the work going into the title behind the scenes. There's some serious motion capture going into making lead character...
Tuesday13th Jun 2023
News God Of War: Ragnarök Dev Chimes In On Starfield's 30FPS Xbox Limit
"It's not a sign of an unfinished game"
There's been a lot of talk about Bethesda's decision to make Starfield a 30FPS experience on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S when it launches this September, as you might expect, that's included a fair bit of backlash. Interestingly, a Senior Staff Environment Artist who worked on God Of War: Ragnarök chimed...
News 13 Game Pass Titles Announced At Xbox Extended Showcase 2023
Including Sea of Stars and Neon White!
Well, this was unexpected! Today's Xbox Games Showcase Extended 2023 event featured well over 10 Xbox Game Pass titles in all, the vast majority of which have never been confirmed for the service in any capacity before! We'll throw the complete list of Xbox Game Pass titles from the Extended Xbox Showcase...
News Xbox Says Big Budget Games With 2-3 Years Development Cycles Are Over
Expect "four and five and six years” now
The next generation of Xbox has already seen the release of many stunning and expansive games, but the trade-off, as noted by many fans, seems to be longer development times. Xbox Game Studios boss Matt Booty recently addressed this during a chat with Axios - explaining how the industry and fans are "a...
News Xbox Boss Phil Spencer Seems Extremely Excited About id Software's Next Game
He knows they're cookin'
Lots of Xbox first-party developers were present at Sunday's big showcase, but unfortunately, DOOM developer id Software wasn't one of them. However, the team is being inserted into the conversation anyway, with Xbox boss Phil Spencer seemingly doing his best to mention the studio. In a sit-down chat with GiantBomb, Xbox's...
Guide June 2023 Showcases: Every Xbox-Related Event Announced So Far
We've still got more to come!
Original story (Wed 24th May): It's almost time for the 2023 summer showcases to begin! June kicks off a very busy period for gaming events including the Xbox Games Showcase 2023 along with the Starfield Direct, so we thought we'd collect all of these Xbox-related presentations into one guide so you know when to keep...
News Massive GTA 5 Update Includes Tons Of Improvements For Xbox Series X|S
Across Story Mode and GTA Online
If you're a big fan of Grand Theft Auto V, then you'll definitely want to know about a massive new update that's gone live for the game today - particularly if you're playing on Xbox Series X and/or Xbox Series S! This is the San Andreas Mercenaries update, which adds a whole bunch of new features to the online...
Feature Here's Everything That Was Revealed At The 'Extended' Xbox Games Showcase 2023
Missed the event? Here's a recap
Weren't able to catch the Xbox Games Showcase 2023 'Extended' event earlier today? No worries! You can always go back and watch the on-demand version for yourself, which you'll find elsewhere on Pure Xbox. If you don't want to watch it all the way through, we've also detailed all the important reveals in this...
News 'High On Knife' Announced As Premium DLC For Xbox Game Pass Hit High On Life
Coming soon
At the Xbox Games Showcase Extended 2023 livestream, Squanch Games revealed an upcoming DLC add-on for its popular first person shooter High On Life. Taking a funny spin on the game's name, 'High on Knife' will be a paid expansion - one that's "coming soon" to the Xbox Game Pass hit. The team says that High on Knife will be "a bit...
News Avatar: Frontiers Of Pandora Free DLC Announced For PS5, Paid On Xbox
Hold up
One of the big reveals from yesterday's Ubisoft Forward event was a huge gameplay blowout for the upcoming Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora - which now has a release date attached. However, we've been stung a little bit here with some DLC content that's free on PS5 and paid on other platforms. Yep, Ubisoft has detailed the Aranahe Warrior Pack...
News Forza Motorsport's Career Mode Is Always-Online, DLC Plans Detailed
Any progression is tied to the internet
During today's Forza Monthly livestream, the team at Turn 10 has given us a deeper look at the new Forza Motorsport career mode. While we're still breaking down all of that juicy info to bring you a roundup of the major details, a few notes from the stream's Q&A section immediately stuck out to us. First...
News Redfall Dev Had 'Tunnel Vision' During Development, Says Xbox Game Studios Boss
"They just had a little bit of tunnel vision"
It's no secret that development on Redfall didn't exactly go to plan - as evidenced by the state of the game when it finally released in May 2023. Since launch, Phil Spencer has come out and said that he's "disappointed" with how he handled the release, and now a fellow Xbox exec has made some...
News Xbox's New Starfield Controller Includes A Special Dynamic Background For Series X|S
Here's a first look
The new Starfield Xbox Wireless Controller appears to be proving popular so far, but for those who need another incentive, a special Dynamic Background for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S is (seemingly) exclusive to the controller. You can take a look at the background below, courtesy of The Verge's Tom Warren: To be totally...
News Forza Motorsport Campaign Gameplay Introduces RPG-Like Progression
Turn 10 turns the key
A big part of today's Forza Monthly livestream was dedicated to the upcoming Forza Motorsport - right after we got confirmation of the official launch date during the Xbox Games Showcase. While the showcase trailer was brief, today's look features over 10 minutes of footage showing off the brand-new career mode. It sounds like...
Live Watch The Xbox Games Showcase 'Extended' Event Here
"The showcase keeps on showcasing!"
Update: The Xbox Extended Showcase is now over, and we've provided a recap elsewhere on Pure Xbox: <related ids="151192,151198"> Original story: The Xbox Games Showcase 2023 left us wanting more, and that's exactly what we're getting! Today's "Extended" stream is set to bring us more deep dives,...
Review Dordogne - A Heartfelt Indie Delight That's A Perfect Fit For Xbox Game Pass
Conte d'Eté
Un Je Ne Sais Quoi's Dordogne first appeared on our radars all the way back in 2020 via a delightful gameplay trailer that showcased its charming watercolour style and sun-dappled setting. What we got a glimpse of three years ago has now finally arrived on Xbox, and it's a genuinely touching little journey through long-lost childhood...
News Embracer Likely To Cancel Games And Close Studios As Part Of Major Restructuring Program
Crystal Dynamics issues a statement
Embracer Group has announced today that it's embarking upon a restructuring program that will have a major effect throughout the company, with job losses, cancelled games and studio closures expected. In a statement, Embracer's CEO explained the move will "make us a leaner, stronger and a more focused,...
Deals 200+ Games Added To This Week's Xbox Sales (June 13-20)
Sitting alongside the Deals Unlocked Sale
Is it Tuesday already?! Xbox has taken a break from the madness of the past few days to bring us another selection of over 200 deals across Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S - sitting alongside the ongoing Deals Unlocked Sale. Before we get into the new batch, don't forget to remind yourself of...
News The First Descendant Brings Its Free-To-Play Shooter To Xbox This Year
With a beta in August
Nexon Korea has announced today as part of the Xbox Games Showcase Extended 2023 event that free-to-play shooter The First Descendant will release on Xbox later this year, and it'll also be getting a beta in August. The beta will take place from August 22nd to August 28th, and you can register on the Nexon website. The very...
News Spooky Ghost-Hunting Sim 'Phasmophobia' Haunts Its Way Onto Xbox This August
We have a new phobia
Okay, this is a pretty big reveal! The mega-popular co-op ghost hunting sim Phasmophobia is coming to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S this August. The team at Kinetic Games hasn't added a specific date to that month yet, but a console version is indeed coming after years of huge growth on PC. Phasmophobia became a massive hit...
Guide Where To Pre-Order The All-New 1TB Black Xbox Series S
We'll be tracking the best deals ahead of launch
Concluding the recent Xbox Games Showcase event was the announcement of an all-new Xbox Series S console. With 1TB of storage (doubling that of the standard Series S console) and coming in a gorgeous Carbon Black colouring, the system is now available to pre-order. It launches on 1st September 2023,...
Poll How Would You Grade The 'Extended' Xbox Games Showcase 2023?
Give us your verdict
The dust is now beginning to settle on the Xbox Games Showcase 'Extended' 2023! If you haven't had a chance to watch it yet, you can catch the full thing over at our live coverage page, and we've also provided an extensive recap of everything that happened as part of the show. <related ids="151192"> So, all things...
News Hi-Fi Rush Is Getting A Massive Free Update On Xbox This July
It keeps on getting better!
Today's Xbox Games Showcase Extended 2023 event revealed that the superb Xbox Game Pass title Hi-Fi RUSH is getting a massive free update on July 5th known as the Arcade Challenge Update. This will introduce two new game modes, which are described as follows: "The new BPM RUSH mode tasks players to battle waves of...
Monday12th Jun 2023
Guide Where To Pre-Order Starfield Constellation, Premium Editions & Special Controller And Headset
And the 8TB Starfield hard drive!
Now that we've had a moment to calm down from all the Starfield mayhem over the weekend, it's worth noting that there is a boatload of Starfield goodness up for pre-order as we speak, including three different editions of the game and limited edition hardware. To help you secure everything you like the look of,...
News Starfield At 30FPS Is A Creative Decision, Says Xbox's Phil Spencer
"I don't want to force specs on every game..."
Xbox boss Phil Spencer has been talking more about Bethesda's decision to make Starfield a 30FPS game on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, reiterating that it's a "creative choice" from the team to go that way. In an interview with Giant Bomb, Spencer had the following to say: "At some point, not to...
News Redfall Patch 1.1 Out Now As Developer Provides Update On 60FPS Mode
Full patch notes included
In and amongst all of the Xbox Games Showcase news, we have information on our very first Redfall patch! Version 1.1 of Arkane's Game Pass FPS is out now, and the team has also provided a brief update on the upcoming 60FPS mode. This patch focuses on the game's graphics and enemy AI mostly, and as you've probably already...
News Xbox Boss Praises Japanese Relationships, But Admits Square Enix Needs More Work
"Gotta get on a plane again"
It's been well-documented that Xbox and Square Enix's relationship seems to have broken down over the past few months, with just one game from the Japanese company having been announced for Xbox consoles in 2023 so far. Head of Xbox Phil Spencer acknowledged this as part of a Giant Bomb interview following the Xbox...
News '33 Immortals' Is A Co-Op Action Roguelike, And It Joins Xbox Game Pass On Day One
"Dive straight into epic 33-player co-op battles"
One of the early announcements at the Xbox Games Showcase 2023 was for 33 Immortals, which is a new co-op action-roguelike for 33 players, and it's coming day one to Xbox Game Pass in 2024. Specifically, it'll be available for Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and Windows PC. You can check out the...
News Ubisoft Announces Multiple Crossovers, Including A Halo Collaboration
This was unexpected!
Tucked deep into Ubisoft's 2023 summer showcase was a little montage of upcoming crossovers, and it included a Halo collaboration! Master Chief and the Arbiter will be arriving in Ubisoft's Brawlhalla fighter on July 12th - you can catch them in action up above. This mini crossover segment of Ubisoft Forward also included...
News Here's Everything That Was Revealed At Ubisoft Forward 2023
Missed the event? Here's a recap
Missed the Ubisoft Forward 2023 event earlier today? No worries! You can always go back and watch the on-demand version elsewhere on Pure Xbox, and we've also detailed all the important reveals in this article. The following list is everything Xbox-related that was revealed during the stream: Avatar: Frontiers of...
News This Week's New 'Fable' Trailer Was Captured On An Xbox Series X
"We got something special here!"
The 2023 Xbox Games Showcase was kicked off with a brand-new look at the upcoming Fable reboot, although it still left us with a lot more questions than answers! One of the things we do know is that it was running on an Xbox Series X. This is according to the game's lead lighting artist, Lukas Koelz, who responded...
News FTC Requests Temporary Restraining Order Against Microsoft & Activision Blizzard
Along with a preliminary injunction
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has announced that it's filed a request for a temporary restraining order along with a preliminary injunction against Microsoft and Activision Blizzard. The FTC, which issued a lawsuit against the ActiBlizz takeover back in December, told IGN today that the restraining order is...
News The Xbox Series X Doesn't Need A Major Upgrade Right Now, Suggests Phil Spencer
"We’re pretty set on the hardware we have"
Xbox boss Phil Spencer has been talking to Bloomberg about whether there are any plans for a more powerful version of the Xbox Series X, and at least for the time being, it sounds like that won't be happening. In his response, Spencer said he didn't "feel an imperative" to release a Series X upgrade:...
News Phil Spencer's Xbox Games Showcase Shirt Has Hexen Fans Excited
Update: The Xbox boss reveals all
Update: During a chat with Polygon, Phil Spencer mentioned how the Hexen shirt apparently wasn't intended as a teaser for an upcoming announcement, but rather to "recognise the importance of some of the games in our portfolio". That said, he suggested it might be worth bringing the IP back at some point...
News Starfield's Xbox File Size Is 125GB, According To Microsoft Store Page
And you can pre-install now!
We've already found out a lot more about Starfield thanks to the special 'Direct' presentation - and Todd Howard followed this up by officially revealing the frame rates and resolutions of the upcoming space RPG on Xbox. Now, it seems the file size has been revealed. While we can't break down what each system will...
News Star Wars Outlaws Gets Lengthy Gameplay Reveal Ahead Of 2024 Xbox Release
Following its Showcase reveal yesterday
Star Wars Outlaws was officially announced at the Xbox Games Showcase 2023 event yesterday, and now we're already getting a look at gameplay! This latest video comes courtesy of Ubisoft Forward 2023.
News Avowed's Scale Will Be More 'The Outer Worlds' Than 'Skyrim', Says Obsidian
"More focused on depth than breadth"
In an interview with PC Gamer, Xbox developer Obsidian has touched on some more Avowed details, including how the game's size and scope will stack up to other open world RPGs. Feargus Urquhart, CEO at Obsidian, says that the team was "more focused on depth than breadth" when building Avowed's world - hinting...
News Xbox Exec: If Starfield Released Today It'd Have The Fewest Bugs Of Any Bethesda Launch
"We have an awful lot of people internally playing it"
Starfield suffered a major delay last year, when Xbox and Bethesda opted to shift the game from its previous late 2022 release date to sometime in 2023. Of course, we now know that the new launch date is September 6th, and it sounds like everyone at Xbox has been all-in on making sure it's ready...
News Microsoft Is Still 'Very Committed' To The Activision Blizzard Acquisition
Xbox boss remains "confident" team will find solutions
At an Xbox panel earlier on titled 'What's Next for Gaming', Xbox boss Phil Spencer provided another update about the acquisition of Activision Blizzard, reiterating how Microsoft is "very committed" to seeing the deal through. The team is out there working with regulators to "find solutions"...
News Battle Monstrous Creatures In 'Dungeons Of Hinterberg' On Xbox Game Pass In 2024
A new action-adventure RPG
Yet another Xbox Game Pass title that was revealed at the Xbox Games Showcase 2023 was Dungeons of Hinterberg, which is described as a "single-player mix of Action-RPG and Social Sim", arriving on Xbox Series X|S in 2024. We'll throw the reveal trailer up above, along with a few details down below. "In th
Poll Are You Interested In Buying The Black Xbox Series S?
Storage upgrade
We got a surprise hardware announcement during the 2023 Xbox Games Showcase in the form of the black Xbox Series S. Microsoft is introducing another version its all-digital console later this year - this time with a 'Carbon Black' finish and 1TB of internal SSD storage. We think this is a no-brainer for Xbox to be honest; a $50...
News Avatar: Frontiers Of Pandora Launches This December For Xbox Series X|S
Watch the epic new gameplay reveal!
Today's Ubisoft Forward 2023 event treated us to a first look at gameplay for Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, which is coming to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S (along with PS5 and PC) on December 7th, 2023! Above, you can watch the World Premiere Trailer which opened the event, while below we've also included the...
News The Crew Motorfest Speeds Onto Xbox In September 2023
And your The Crew 2 cars carry over!
Today's Ubisoft Forward live event brought us a full unveiling of The Crew Motorfest; Ivory Tower's upcoming racer that switches an open world United States for the sun-soaked shores of O'ahu, Hawaii. Well, that very unveiling has also delivered a release date for Xbox. The Crew Motorfest hits Xbox One and Xbox...
Reaction Microsoft's 2023 Showcase Confirmed There's Something For Everyone At Xbox
Variety is the spice of life
We've spent the last few hours just trying to gather our thoughts on the Xbox Games Showcase 2023 livestream, and it's been no easy feat let us tell you! The teams at Xbox showcased a little bit of everything during the event (and a whole lot of Starfield) - reassuring fans that this is a first party lineup not to be...
News Ubisoft Shares A Closer Look At Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown
A gameplay deep dive
Today's Ubisoft Forward 2023 event gave us a closer look at Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, which was announced as part of the Summer Game Fest 2023 Showcase last week. It's coming to Xbox consoles on January
News Xbox Game Pass Title 'Exoprimal' Is Hosting Its Second Free Beta This Weekend
Another chance to join the fun!
If you find yourself kicking your heels this weekend, then you may as well jump into the totally free Exoprimal beta, which Capcom is hosting ahead of the game's full launch on Xbox Game Pass in July. The dates for this free open beta are as follows : June 16, 2023, 12:00 AM (UTC) – June 18, 2023, 11:59 PM...
Live Watch The Ubisoft Forward 2023 Showcase Here
"An exciting line-up of games and announcements"
The Xbox Games Showcase 2023 has only just come and gone, and now we've already got another event! Ubisoft Forward 2023 takes place today, bringing us an hour's worth of new reveals, trailers and information from the company. "Join us on June 12, 2023 at 10:00 AM PDT / 7:00 PM CEST for our latest...
News Assassin's Creed Mirage Continues To Impress In Seven Minutes Of Raw Footage
As revealed at Ubisoft Forward 2023
Ubisoft is busy gearing up for the release of Assassin's Creed Mirage on October 12th, with today's Ubisoft Forward 2023 event treating us to around seven minutes' worth of raw gameplay footage from the title. As you can see, the game seems to be shaping up really well so far, and we're definitely excited to be...
News Cities: Skylines 2, 'The Most Realistic City Builder Ever', Hits Xbox Game Pass This October
"This is world-building without limits"
Last but not least in our Xbox Games Showcase 2023 roundup of Xbox Game Pass titles is Cities: Skylines 2, which we already knew was coming to Game Pass at launch, but now it's been confirmed the date will be October 24th, 2023. The game is being described as the "most realistic city builder ever", an
News Ubisoft's XDefiant Releases This Summer, Open Beta Test Arriving Later This Month
Post-launch plans also shared
Following multiple closed gameplay tests over at Ubisoft, the team has announced another gameplay test session for XDefiant - its upcoming free-to-play shooter. This time it's an open test though, meaning anyone can hop in and play ahead of the full game's summer 2023 launch. That test goes down from June 21st through...
Poll How Would You Grade Ubisoft Forward 2023?
Give us your verdict
The dust is now beginning to settle on Ubisoft Forward 2023! If you haven't had a chance to watch it yet, you can catch the full thing over at our live coverage page, and we've also provided a separate recap of everything that happened as part of the show. <related ids="151082"> So, all things considered, what grade...
News Skull & Bones Returns With Closed Beta On Xbox This August
Still no release date though
The long-awaited Skull & Bones made a return today at the Ubisoft Forward 2023 Showcase, but unfortunately we still don't have a release date - but we do at least have news about an upcoming closed beta! The beta will take place between August 25th and August 28th, and you can
News Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy Launches On Xbox In Early 2024
Court is back in session
Capcom has announced today that Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy will be coming to Xbox One (backwards compatible on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S) in early 2024. You can check out the reveal trailer above. We'll throw some more details about this one down below. "TAKE THAT! Court is back in session with Apollo...
News Capcom's Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective Now Has A Free Demo On Xbox
The classic puzzle-solving mystery adventure
Today's Capcom Showcase brought us the news that Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective was being treated to a free demo on Xbox consoles ahead of its release later this month, and it's actually playable as of right now! You'll find the demo on the Xbox Store, which allows you to play up to chapter 2 of the...
Sunday11th Jun 2023
News 12 New Game Pass Titles Announced At Xbox Games Showcase 2023
Here's a closer look at each of them
Today's Xbox Games Showcase 2023 event treated us to an absolute barrage of new Xbox Game Pass titles, including some for some major first-party and third-party games. However, considering they were announced so quickly, we wouldn't blame you if you missed one or two! <related ids="150981,150899"> So, in...
News Special Xbox Game Pass 'Upgrade' Bundles Confirmed For Starfield & Forza Motorsport
Play both early
If you're an Xbox Game Pass member and you're looking forward to playing Starfield and/or Forza Motorsport later this year, you'll definitely want to know about a couple of Game Pass exclusive bundles you can buy right now! Firstly, we've got the Starfield Premium Edition Upgrade which is £31.49 / $31.49 and includes all the...
Feature Here's Everything That Was Revealed At The Xbox Games Showcase 2023
Missed the event? Here's a recap
Weren't able to catch the Xbox Games Showcase 2023 event earlier today? No worries! You can always go back and watch the on-demand version for yourself, which you'll find elsewhere on Pure Xbox. If you don't want to watch it all the way through, we've also detailed all the important reveals in this article. The...
News Xbox 'Extended' Showcase To Feature Additional Games This Tuesday
Don't miss this one!
The Xbox Games Showcase 2023 has only just ended, but we've got another one taking place this Tuesday! Yes, the "Extended" version of this year's show is just around the corner, and it sounds like it'll be one to watch. As revealed by Team Xbox, the Xbox Games Showcase Extended 2023 event will include games that didn't appear...
News Bethesda's Huge Starfield Direct Gameplay Blowout Was Everything We Wanted
Ship combat, city exploration, gunplay, it's all here!
Since last summer, things have been extremely quiet on Bethesda's huge upcoming sci-fi RPG - and after today's Starfield Direct livestream we know why! The team at Bethesda Game Studios has just showcased an absolutely massive look at its first new IP in over two decades, with everything from...
News Xbox Reveals New 'Carbon Black' Series S With 1TB Storage, Releasing September 2023
Pre-orders available today
Xbox boss Phil Spencer concluded today's Xbox Games Showcase 2023 event with the announcement of a new Xbox Series S variant with 1TB of storage! It's called the "Carbon Black" Series S, and it's available for £299 / $349 (ERP). Pre-orders are available today on the Xbox Store, with the release date being September 1st,...
Monday12th Jun 2023
News Starfield Will Run At 4K / 30FPS On Xbox Series X, 1440p / 30FPS On Series S
Bethesda confirms
Bethesda has confirmed the performance targets for Starfield on Xbox consoles. In an interview with IGN, Todd Howard shared that the game is targeting 4K / 30FPS on Xbox Series X, and 1440p / 30FPS on Xbox Series S. Howard explained that the team doesn't want to "sacrifice any" of the game's "huge, open world" fidelity when it...
Sunday11th Jun 2023
News Atlus Reveals Two New Persona Games, Both Coming To Xbox Game Pass
Confirmed at the Xbox Showcase
Update (Sun 11th Jun, 2023): As expected, these two new Persona games were revealed as part of the Xbox Games Showcase 2023! We'll throw some more details about each of them below: Persona 3 Reload (Early 2024) - Game Pass: "Your story begins again. Memento Mori. Awaken the depths of your heart in Persona 3...
Live Watch The Xbox Games Showcase 2023 Here
It's time for the BIG one!
Update: The Xbox Games Showcase 2023 has now ended, and we've provided a recap of everything that was announced as part of the show elsewhere on Pure Xbox: <related ids="150981"> Original story: The Xbox Games Showcase 2023 has arrived! Today is the biggest day in the 2023 calendar for Team Xbox, with around 90...
News Starfield 'Premium' & 'Constellation' Editions Offer 5 Days Early Access
There's also an upgrade for Game Pass players!
In and amongst all of the Starfield madness today, the teams at Xbox and Bethesda opened up the game's pre-orders and have revealed some extra editions of the upcoming RPG. Oh, and some of those editions grant players with five days of early access! Yep, you'll be able to go hands on with Starfield a...
News Fable Looks Jaw-Dropping With First In-Game Trailer
Let's go!
Playground Games' Fable reboot opened today's Xbox Games Showcase 2023 - and it looks absolutely phenomenal through the title's first in-game trailer. Of course, we've dropped the new video clip up above, which provides just a sneak peek at Xbox's upcoming reboot of the famous RPG franchise. For now, we don't have a release window on this...
News Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Announced For Xbox Series X|S
Dune Expansion for the 2020 version also announced
Microsoft surprised flight sim fans during this year's Xbox Showcase with the announcement of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. Here's what we know so far: "Coming 2024 - the next generation of the legendary franchise. Join the aviation adventure in a groundbreaking simulator developed for Xbox...
Poll How Would You Grade The Xbox Games Showcase 2023?
Give us your verdict
The dust is now beginning to settle on the Xbox Games Showcase 2023! If you haven't had a chance to watch it yet, you can catch the full thing over at our live coverage page, and we've also provided an extensive recap of everything that happened as part of the show. <related ids="150981"> So, all things considered, what...
News Starfield Xbox Controller, Headset & Watch Officially Announced
Pre-orders are now live
After a number of leaks, Bethesda has finally revealed the Starfield accessory line - confirming there's a themed Xbox Series X|S controller and headset on the way, along with a watch. Now that Bethesda is part of Xbox, it's been able to collaborate with the "amazing hardware team" - to create a custom limited-edition...
Monday12th Jun 2023
News Xbox Is Thrashing The 360 Era In Terms Of Revenue, Says Phil Spencer
"Our business right now is about twice the size"
Xbox boss Phil Spencer is busy doing the rounds following today's Xbox Games Showcase 2023, and something he mentioned as part of a press briefing is that the brand is doing much better than it was during the Xbox 360 generation. As highlighted by GamesIndustry.biz, Spencer pointed out that a lot of...
Sunday11th Jun 2023
News Star Wars Outlaws Brings Its Epic Open World Adventure To Xbox In 2024
Developed by Ubisoft
Today's Xbox Games Showcase 2023 treated us to a brand-new reveal for Star Wars Outlaws, which is a new game being developed by Ubisoft - announced as coming to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S in 2024. It's been confirmed that more information will be revealed about the title at Ubisoft Forward this Monday. "Experience the
News Forza Motorsport Brings Beautiful Ray Traced Racing To Xbox Game Pass This October
Almost at the finish line
We have a date! Turn 10 has officially drawn up a finish-line date of October 10th, 2023 for Forza Motorsport; the series' big reboot coming to Xbox Series X|S and PC following a six year hiatus. As ever, the game looked absolutely stunning during its showcase appearance - and we spotted a good few reflective nods to the...
Monday12th Jun 2023
News Towerborne, From The 'Banner Saga' Studio, Arrives On Xbox Game Pass In 2024
As part of Game Pass!
If you're a fan of the Banner Saga series, then you'll definitely want to keep an eye out for Towerborne! Developer Stoic is back with a new action-adventure game that's launching on Xbox Game Pass at some point in 2024. You can check out more details below, along with the trailer above. "Can you become the Ace humanity...
News Tell Me Why Developer Reveals 'Jusant', Launching On Xbox Game Pass This Fall
"We're so hyped to reveal Jusant!"
The development team behind the original Life is Strange and Tell Me Why games announced a brand-new title as part of the Xbox Games Showcase 2023 event today, and it's coming day one to Xbox Game Pass! There's also a fre
Sunday11th Jun 2023
News Xbox Announces Plans For Exclusives To Arrive 'More Reliably' In The Future
Ideally, at least four first-party titles per-year
Following today's Xbox Games Showcase 2023 event, the official Xbox Wire website has put out an extensive blog detailing how the brand is planning for a bright future, which includes a more reliable rollout of exclusives. Specifically, the intent is for Xbox to release at least four first-party...
News Compulsion Games Returns With 'South Of Midnight', A Day One Xbox Game Pass Release
A magic-realist themed third-person action-adventure
One of the opening announcements at this year's Xbox Showcase was the reveal of Complusion Games' new third-person action-adventure South of Midnight. It's described as being set in a "magic realist version of American South". Compulsion Games is best known for previous titles like Contrast and
News Obsidian's Avowed Hits Xbox In 2024, Official Gameplay Revealed
Awowed!
We've been hearing about Obsidian's next major RPG for a while now, and well, Avowed has returned! The team has unveiled a first look at gameplay in its new Xbox Games Showcase trailer, and we're very pleased with what we're seeing here. Following the team's run with The Outer Worlds it's n
News Yes, Starfield Really Will Feature 'Over 1,000 Worlds'
Todd Howard reconfirms
To kick off the Starfield Direct today, Todd Howard reconfirmed there would be over 1,000 worlds for players to explore. He further noted how it "wasn't until now" that Bethesda has had the technology to be able do this - allowing landscape, people, and creatures to fill the entire universe. "This time it's not just one...
News Xbox Studio inXile Is Upping The Ante With Steampunk RPG 'Clockwork Revolution'
This looks fantastic!
Xbox first party studio inXile has unveiled a brand-new game at the Xbox Games Showcase - titled Clockwork Revolution. Despite some huge Bioshock Infinite vibes from the game's aesthetic, this is an RPG at heart, as expected from the team behind the Wasteland series. InXile is a team we've been waiting to hear more from for a...
News 'Kunitsu-Gami: Path Of The Goddess' Is A New Capcom IP Launching On Xbox Game Pass
One of the prettiest games of the Xbox showcase
If this one slipped under your radar then you might want to take a good look! Kunitsu-Gami: Path Of The Goddess was announced fairly early on during Sunday's Xbox Games Showcase - and it's a gorgeous-looking Capcom title coming to Game Pass at launch. The trailer stood out to us right away with its...
Monday12th Jun 2023
News 'Still Wakes The Deep' Brings Its Narrative Horror To Xbox Game Pass In 2024
From the 'Everybody's Gone To The Rapture' dev
One of the many Xbox Game Pass titles featured at the Xbox Games Showcase 2023 today was Still Wakes The Deep, which is a brand-new title from the developer behind Everybody's Gone To The Rapture and Dear Esther. The game is described as a first-person narrative horror title, and here's a bit more...
Sunday11th Jun 2023
News Payday 3 Gameplay Reveal Adds Co-Op FPS To Xbox Game Pass Lineup
And it's only a few months away!
Just a few days ago, we reported on Payday 3 and its upcoming leaked release date; and that information turned out to be accurate. Payday 3 is indeed coming to Xbox Series X and S on September 21st, and guess what - it's another day one Game Pass release! Yep, Starbreeze's long-in-development sequel has been...
News Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 Gets Another Trailer At Xbox Showcase, Now Confirmed For 2024
"Sink deep into the next chapter of Senua’s story"
Today's Xbox Games Showcase 2023 event confirmed that Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 will be arriving for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S at some point in 2024. You can check out the new trailer above. "Sink deep into the next chapter of Senua’s story with this showcase of cinematic immersion,...
News Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty Launches This September On Xbox Series X|S
Confirmed at the Xbox Showcase
The long-awaited release date for Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty has been revealed today as part of the Xbox Games Showcase 2023 event, with the expansion officially set to release on September 26th, 2023. You can check out the release date trailer above, along with more details below. "#PhantomLiberty is an...
News Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth Sets 'Early 2024' Release Date For Xbox
With a suitably ridiculous trailer
Today's Xbox Games Showcase 2023 event gave us a release date / window for the mainline sequel to Yakuza: Like a Dragon, and it's actually not that far away! Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth launches for Xbox consoles in early 2024. You can check out the reveal trailer above, along with some very brief details...
News The Creative Minds Behind Persona Are Making A Full-Scale Fantasy RPG For Xbox Series X|S
"Write your destiny and rise above fear"
It was announced at today's Xbox Games Showcase that Atlus is working on its first ever "full-scale fantasy RPG" entitled Metaphor: ReFantazio, which will be coming to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S at some point in 2024. The game is being developed by Studio Zero - specifically director Katsura Hashino,...
News Sea Of Thieves Is Getting Free 'Legend Of Monkey Island' Tall Tales Starting Next Month
Welcome back, Guybrush Threepwood
During today's Xbox Showcase, Rare revealed Sea of Thieves: The Legend of Monkey Island. It will be released in three monthly (and free) installments beginning next month on 20th July. This is described as a "brand-new tale" featuring familiar characters and voice actors from the popular Lucasfilm Games series...
Saturday10th Jun 2023
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (June 12-16)
We've got an interesting few days ahead!
Welcome to your new Xbox games roundup for June 12th to June 16th! We've definitely got some interesting new releases on the way over the next few days, including the Xbox Game Pass title Dordogne, survival horror game Greyhill Incident, wacky sho
Sunday11th Jun 2023
Guide When Is The Xbox Games Showcase 2023?
The date, times, length, rumours, predictions, and more!
When is the Xbox Showcase 2023? We're just a few hours away from this year's massive event, and in addition to the normal show, we've also got a Starfield Direct taking place immediately after it! In this guide, we've collected all the information you need to know about the Xbox Games...
Saturday10th Jun 2023
Roundup Here's What Was Revealed At June 2023's Future Games Show
Everything Xbox related, at least
The latest event in the Summer Game Fest 2023 calendar has just taken place in the form of the June 2023 Future Games Show, which featured around 90 minutes of reveals - with plenty of Xbox games included! Below, we've shared all the Xbox related trailers from today's Future Games Show event: Highwater Musical...
Poll How High Are Your Expectations For Sunday's Xbox Showcase?
Are we in for something special?
The waiting is finally almost over! Xbox will present its 2023 Games Showcase alongside the Starfield Direct this Sunday, and just over 24 hours before the event begins, we're interested to know what your expectation levels are like. Of course, we're coming into this show knowing that we're going to get a huge...
Why the long nose?
Whilst Geoff Keighley’s Summer Games Fest might not have been as packed full of surprises as we had perhaps hoped, we did get a nice little lift last night in the form of a demo drop for Neowiz Games’ Lies of P. This promising Soulslike has been on our radar for quite some time now, and the South Korean developer has...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (June 10-11)
It's a big weekend for Xbox fans!
Welcome to the weekend! If you're wondering what to do over the next couple of days, don't forget we've got the massive Xbox Games Showcase 2023 and Starfield Direct events on Sunday, and there are also new Xbox Game Pass titles, a
Friday9th Jun 2023
News Phil Spencer Sends Summer Game Fest Some Love Ahead Of Xbox Games Showcase
"So much work goes into putting together a show like Summer Game Fest"
Xbox boss Phil Spencer always seems appreciative of the hard work that folks put into making the games industry tick, and this year's Summer Game Fest is no exception. Ahead of Microsoft's huge Xbox Games Showcase this weekend, Phil has taken a moment to send Summer Game Fest and...
News Ubisoft's New Prince Of Persia Game Is Getting Blasted On YouTube
Significantly more dislikes than likes
Yesterday's Summer Game Fest 2023 showcase was kicked off with a new reveal from Ubisoft in the form of Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, but as highlighted by VGC, it's be
Reaction Xbox Is Set Up For A Winning Showcase After Summer Game Fest 2023
The stage is set
The Summer Game Fest 2023 showcase has come and gone in another stretched out summer of gaming events - and it's all starting to look pretty good for Team Xbox. Late last month PlayStation delivered a show that lacked the heavy hitting announcements that its fanbase was hoping and waiting for, and now Summer Game Fest has left 2023...
News Yes, There's Another Lord Of The Rings Game Coming To Xbox This Year
Let's hope it's better than Gollum
Yesterday's Summer Game Fest 2023 showcase treated us to the reveal of The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S (along with other platforms), and surprisingly it's going to be with us in late 2023! This is described as a "survival crafting" game in which you'll "take control of a...
News Remnant 2 Arrives This July On Xbox Series X|S, Watch The New Co-Op Trailer
Just over a month to go!
We've got a date for Remnant 2 on Xbox, and it's sooner than we expected! The highly anticipated sequel will be with us on July 25th, 2023, and it'll be launching for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S (along with PS5 and PC). The video above shows a look at some co-op gameplay in Remnant 2 - you can either play the game solo...
News 'Palworld' Looks Like Pokémon With Guns, And It's Coming To Xbox
"Befriend and collect mysterious creatures called "Pal" in a vast world!"
Okay, what's going on here?! Developer PocketPair just showcased more of its new game Palworld and we don't know what to make of it. Looking at the trailer it's... a third-person shooter take on
News Stalker 2 Won't Appear At The Xbox Games Showcase This Year
"Our plan is to give progressive updates"
The developer behind the highly anticipated Stalker 2 (GSC Game World) has confirmed that the title unfortunately won't be making an appearance at the Xbox Games Showcase 2023 taking place this Sunday. In response to a fan on Steam, a member of the GSC Game World team explained that the plan is to give...
News Xbox 360 Title 'Shadows Of The Damned' Is Getting A Remaster
Developed by the No More Heroes team
Long before No More Heroes 3 arrived on current generation Xbox platforms, Grasshopper Manufacture released the action-adventure title Shadows of the Damned on multiple consoles including the Xbox 360. Now, in a surprise announcement, the developer has revealed it will release a remaster of the same game. It's...
News Game Pass Indie 'COCOON' Gets Gameplay Deep Dive Ahead Of Xbox Launch
The art style is absolutely gorgeous here!
Cocoon has been announced as an upcoming Xbox Game Pass launch title for a while, but this week's 'Day of the Devs' event that followed Summer Game Fest granted us a deeper dive on the game - and it looks absolutely gorgeous. From the lead gameplay designer behind
News Forge Is Getting Some Major Updates With Season 4 Of Halo Infinite
Minigames, new objects, water planes and more!
We know that Season 4 is going to be a big one for Halo Infinite, with a brand-new progression system making its debut later this month. Now though, the team at 343 has unveiled what's changing for Forge mode during the coming season, and it's sounding like a solid set of improvements and new features...
News Friday The 13th Game Being Delisted As Rumours Of A New Entry Circulate
"The time has come"
Friday the 13th: The Game is officially going offline, folks. Jason's asymmetric escapade closes its cabin doors on December 31st, 2023 - at least for new councillors looking to buy the game on digital storefronts. Yep, from that date you'll no longer be able to pick up a copy on the Xbox Store. However, the development team has...
News Tekken 8 Is Hosting A Closed Network Test On Xbox Series X|S Next Month
Register now for a chance to play
If you're excited for the release of Tekken 8 on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, then you'll want to register for the upcoming Closed Network Test, which takes place for those platforms between July 28th and July 31st. Specifically, the game is getting two periods of tests, with the first one exclusive to...
Thursday8th Jun 2023
News Free Ubisoft Plus Trial Now Live On Xbox, Over 60 Games Included
Now's the time, folks!
It's been almost two months since Ubisoft Plus first launched on Xbox, and we've been eager to sample it ever since, but that £14.99 / $17.99 price point is a Steep one. However, as of today, the service is getting an entirely free trial! Yes, you can start your free Xbox trial of Ubisoft Plus right now by heading to the...
News Gangs Of Sherwood Brings Its Co-Op Adventure To Xbox This October
Check out 17 minutes of new gameplay
We've got a date for the upcoming Robin Hood inspired co-op adventure, Gangs of Sherwood! The game will officially be arriving for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S (along with PS5 and PC) on October 19th, 2023. Nacon has released 17 minutes of raw gameplay footage from the title today, which showcases the...
Feature Here's Everything That Was Revealed At The Summer Game Fest 2023 Showcase
Missed the event? Here's a recap
Weren't able to catch the Summer Game Fest 2023 event earlier today? No worries! You can always go back and watch the on-demand version for yourself, which you'll find elsewhere on Pure Xbox. If you don't want to watch it all the way through, we've also detailed all the important reveals in this article. Keep in...
News Free Play Days: Try This Xbox Game For Free (June 8-11)
Included with Xbox Live Gold & Game Pass Ultimate
Xbox Free Play Days returns today, with just the one free title this weekend. It's a good one though, with Microsoft bringing Remedy's Control to the program from today (Thursday) until Sunday night. Control (Xbox Store) As usual, remember that you'll need Xbox Live Gold or Xbox Game Pass Ultimate...
News Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (June 8)
Including a Nintendo 3DS classic!
We've got two more games arriving as part of the Xbox Game Pass June 2023 lineup today! The first of these is Rune Factory 4 Special, which started life as a Nintendo 3DS exclusive back in the early 2010s before eventually getting enhanced (hence the "Special" name), ultimately releasing on Xbox One in late 2021...
News New Porsche-Themed Console Designs Feature White Xbox Series X Hardware
With plenty of colour splashed on top!
To celebrate the 75th anniversary of Porsche (the car manufacturer), Xbox has revealed that it's teaming up with the famous brand to create six custom themed consoles. These systems aren't available to buy — instead being released via a competition — but they do hint at what a white Xbox Series X console...
News Playground Games Is Getting Help Developing Forza Horizon 5 Updates
Is the team becoming busy on other projects?
We know that Xbox developer Playground Games is busy working away on the Fable reboot, but is the team also toiling away on something else? Well, we're not quite sure, but we do know that another developer has been drafted in to help with Forza Horizon 5 content. Posting to Twitter yesterday, Wushu...
News 'Lies Of P' Launches On Xbox Game Pass This September, Free Demo Available Right Now
Surprise!
Today's Summer Game Fest 2023 showcase has revealed that the highly-anticipated Lies of P will be coming to Xbox Game Pass on September 19th, 2023, and a free demo for the game is available today! You can download the demo via the Xbox Store right now:
News Two Xbox Game Pass Titles Get September 2023 Release Dates
They're both highly anticipated!
Today's Summer Game Fest 2023 showcase treated us to September 2023 release dates for two highly anticipated Xbox Game Pass titles, and one of them even has a free demo that's available to download and play as of today! The game we're talk
Review 8BitDo Arcade Stick For Xbox - The Ideal Partner For Street Fighter 6?
Stick it to the competition
The arrival of Street Fighter 6 will have had many people rushing for their arcade sticks, largely because the standard controller that comes with the Xbox Series X and S is somewhat inadequate when it comes to playing one-on-one brawlers. If you're lucky enough to own a compatible stick, then you're probably already...
News 'Sonic Superstars' Is A Brand-New 2D Sonic Title Sprinting Onto Xbox This Year
"Sonic and friends are back with an all-new look!"
SEGA has unveiled another brand-new Sonic game following last year's Sonic Frontiers! This one won't be such a large-scale affair, but Sonic Superstars harkens back to the old days of the series with a full 2D perspective. The team is bringing the title into the modern day with a brand-new art...
News Ubisoft Reveals 'Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown', Coming To Xbox In January 2024
A brand new entry in the franchise
Summer Game Fest has officially kicked off and the first reveal of the night is a brand-new Prince of Persia title! Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is a whole new entry in the series, coming to Xbox consoles on January 18, 2024. We've dropped the reveal trailer for this surprise announcement up above, and here's...
Live Watch The Summer Game Fest 2023 Showcase Here
Let the party begin!
Here we go! It's time to kick off the 2023 season of summer showcases with the Summer Game Fest 2023 event, which is expected to deliver major announcements for lots of upcoming games - many of which will launch on Xbox. "The show will feature the world gameplay premiere of MORTAL KOMBAT 1 with Ed Boon, as well as a look at...
Poll How Would You Grade The Summer Game Fest 2023 Showcase?
Give us your verdict
The dust is now beginning to settle on the Summer Game Fest 2023 Showcase! If you haven't had a chance to watch it yet, you can catch the full thing over at our live coverage page, and we've also provided a recap of everything that happened as part of the show. <related ids="150794"> So, all things considered, what...
News 'Like A Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name' Launches This November On Xbox
Kiryu returns
We've got a date for Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name! The game officially launches for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on November 9th, 2023, and there's a new trailer you can watch up above. We don't know about you, but we can't wait for this one! Here's a bit more about what to expect: "Kiryu returns in...
News John Carpenter's Toxic Commando Brings Its 'Frenzied FPS' To Xbox In 2024
"Buddy-movie vibes meet over-the-top action"
Today's Summer Game Fest 2023 showcase gave us a look at John Carpenter's Toxic Commando, which is set to bring its "frenzied co-op FPS" to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S at some point in 2024. The game, which is being developed by Saber Interactive on the Swarm Engine, will feature over-the-top...
News Mortal Kombat 1 Gets Official Gameplay Reveal Ahead Of September Launch
"A new era is upon us."
Mortal Kombat 1 was announced a few weeks ago as coming to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on September 19th, 2023, and now our first look at gameplay has been revealed as part of the Summer Game Fest 2023 showcase. You can check out all the new footage in the video above, a
News Game Pass Shooter 'Shadow Warrior 3' Now Supports 60FPS On Xbox Series S
The team has made some major improvements on Xbox consoles!
Back in February, developer Flying Wild Hog launched its 'next-gen' version of Shadow Warrior 3 - although the move didn't really go down well at the time. The new version ended up being more taxing on Xbox consoles, particularly Series S, which ran at a lower frame rate than the Xbox One...
Soapbox I Hope Halo Infinite's New Progression System Keeps Me Hooked For Good
In for the long haul
Halo Infinite has had an attention retention problem pretty much since launch back in late 2021. 343's latest Halo title has the best core mechanics that the team has ever produced, but there's just something missing when it comes to keeping me hooked and wanting to play for hours on end. I don't seem to be alone in that...
News Remedy Showcases First Raw Gameplay Trailer For Alan Wake 2
It looks absolutely stunning!
Following the title's appearance at May's PlayStation Showcase, Alan Wake 2 has cropped up again at Summer Game Fest 2023 - with developer Remedy showing off some raw gameplay for the very first time. It's not a long clip by any stretch, but the roughly three minutes of footage is enough t
Poll What Do You Think Of Amnesia: The Bunker On Xbox Game Pass?
Come tell us if you're still hiding!
What better way to spend a lovely summer's eve than drawing the curtains shut, cranking up the TV volume, and playing a brand-new horror game? We've been doing lots of that over the past couple of days with Amnesia: The Bunker's arrival on Xbox Game Pass, and we want to know if you've been doing the same...
Wednesday7th Jun 2023
News Last Year's Xbox Showcase Included 14 Games That Haven't Released Yet
How many will we see this Sunday?
You may recall that the Xbox Games Showcase 2022 was focused around games that were intended to release within the 12 months following that show, but as expected, a few of them ended up missing the window. <related ids="132955"> Inspired by our friends at The Loadout, we
News Lots Of Great Games Are Reduced By 90% In The Xbox Deals Unlocked Sale
NBA, LEGO, The Crew 2 & more!
Looking for some cheap Xbox games in the Xbox Deals Unlocked Sale 2023? We've got some fantastic games in the 90% range this week, including the likes of NBA 2K23 and LEGO The Incredibles for as low as $5.99, as well as The Crew 2 Gold Edition for $8.99
News Diablo 4 'Feels Remarkably Polished' At 60FPS On Both Xbox Series X And Series S
Digital Foundry takes a look
Diablo 4 is here and it's breaking records already - proving to be Blizzard's biggest game launch ever and prompting a congratulations post from Xbox's Phil Spencer. Thankfully, the game seems to have the technical chops to go along with it, as showcased in a recent breakdown by Digital Foundry. <rel
Guide Summer Game Fest 2023: Date, Start Times & What To Expect
Everything you need to know ahead of this year's event!
When is Summer Game Fest 2023? The Game Awards host Geoff Keighley brings his summer showcase to fans around the world this week, and we're expecting lots of new reveals, updates on already announced projects and more. In this guide, we've gathered all the info you need for this year's Summer...
News Call Of Duty: Warzone Ditches '2.0' Title As Free Season 4 Content Is Revealed
The MW2/Warzone Season 4 roadmap is here
Activision has lifted the lid on its latest season of Call of Duty content, and it marks quite a shift in messaging for MW2 and particularly Warzone 2.0. Basically, the team has ditched the '2.0' naming of the 2022 version of Warzone as we move into Season 4 - which brings another brand new map to the CoD...
Feature Six Things We're Hoping For From Bethesda's Starfield Direct Showcase
Taking place this Sunday!
Update (Wed 7th Jun, 2023): With the Starfield Direct taking place this Sunday, we thought we'd give this feature a bump! We'll also throw our guide to the Xbox Games Showcase 2023 below, which the Starfield Direct will be a part of. <related ids="150591,149982"> Original story (Fri 10th Mar, 2023): Afte
News New DLC Announced For TMNT: Shredder's Revenge, But Is It Leaving Xbox Game Pass Soon?
It recently appeared in the "Leaving Soon" list
Do you want the good news or the bad news? The good news is that Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge is getting new DLC later this year, but the bad news is that it might not be on Xbox Game Pass by then. The reason we say that about Game Pass is because
News Xbox Boss Phil Spencer Congratulates Blizzard On Diablo 4's 'Amazing Success'
It's now Blizzard's "fastest-selling" game ever
Diablo 4 is now available to everyone, and Blizzard has already shared some rather exciting news - revealing the title is officially the fastest-selling game the company has ever released. The celebrations didn't end there, either - with Xbox also confirming it is the "fastest-selling" Blizzard game...
News Payday 3 Looks Like It's Finally Coming To Xbox This September
According to leaked Microsoft Store data
It's been a long time coming, but it looks like Starbreeze Studios might have finally nailed down a Payday 3 release date. According to regular Microsoft Store leaker ALumia_Italia, the co-op shooter sequel is launching on September 21st, 2023. That's according to MS Store backend data, which in itself also...
News F1 Manager 2023 Returns For A Second Season On Xbox This July
Drive Every Decision
Update: The digital release date for F1 Manager 2023 has now been confirmed as July 31st, 2023. The Deluxe Edition includes four days' worth of early access along with an Exclusive Scenarios Pack. The price for the standard version is £44.99 / $54.99, while the Deluxe is £54.99 / $64.99. Pre-orders are available from today on...
News Atomic Heart DLC 1 Trailer Released, And It Contains Giant Robot Worms
Oh god, RUN!
Atomic Heart was a bona fide Xbox Game Pass hit around launch - Mundfish's debut title managed to reach five million players worldwide in just three weeks. It's no surprise, then, that the team isn't finished creating content for it, with DLC now in the works for this crazy alt history Game Pa
News Madden 24 Kicks Off On Xbox This August With Cross-Play Support
Can we get a big cheer?
EA has just fully unveiled this year's Madden NFL game, with Madden 24 launching on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S this August. You can see the title in action through the above reveal trailer, however, one of the game's biggest features is tucked under the hood. On current-gen platforms, this year's Madden features proper...
News Dordogne Brings Its 'Unique Narrative Experience' To Xbox Game Pass Next Week
Another day one addition!
If you've been taking a look at our June 2023 Xbox Game Pass guide recently, you may have noticed an intriguing new release arriving on June 13th called Dordogne, which is coming to console, PC and Xbox Cloud Gaming at launch. Published by Focus Entertainment, this heartwarming narrative adventure follows the character of...
Tuesday6th Jun 2023
News Western Digital Officially Announces Two New Xbox Expansion Cards
Both are available to buy now!
Late last week, a leak appeared to reveal the existence of two new Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S Expansion Cards from Western Digital, and now the company has confirmed they're the real deal. As of today, you can purchase the 512GB Expansion Card for $79.99 / £89.99 and the 1TB Expansion Card for $149.99 /...
Review Diablo 4 - Blizzard's Biggest Diablo Game Ever, But Is It The Best?
The Mother of Sanctuary makes her return
Blizzard Entertainment has an amazing legacy in the games industry, but in recent years the California developer’s public reputation has suffered following a series of controversies, a change of guard across many of its key franchises and certain projects simply not meeting the expectations and high...
News 'Crime Boss: Rockay City' Brings Its Turf War To Xbox Series X|S This June
Following its PC launch back in March
Update (Tue 6th Jun, 2023): The release date for Crime Boss: Rockay City on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S has now been confirmed as June 15th, 2023, although the physical edition won't arrive until September 5th. A roadmap of upcoming 2023 and 2024 content has also been revealed, which you can see below...
News Rare's Everwild Potentially 'More Viva Piñata' Than Early Trailers Suggested
"The team there will knock it out of the park, I'm certain"
Rare's next game to launch after the ongoing Sea Of Thieves should be Everwild - at least, that's what we've thought since the title was revealed way back in 2019. We've only seen one more brief look at the game since (trailer up above), however a journalist is claiming that it could be...
News Xbox Deals Unlocked Sale Now Live, 600+ Games Discounted
Plus new Deals with Gold & Spotlight offers!
Welcome to the Xbox Deals Unlocked Sale 2023! Microsoft has reduced over 600 games for the next couple of weeks to celebrate Summer Game Fest season, including some recent AAA releases such as Dead Island 2, Dead Space, Dying Light 2, EA Sports PGA Tour, Gotham Knights,
News Starfield Limited Edition Xbox Controller & Headset Appear In Stores
It's safe to say they're coming soon
While Xbox has managed to keep any software reveals from its upcoming showcase under wraps (so far), the same can't be said for hardware. We've seen rumours and leaks of a pair of new Starfield peripherals for weeks now, and folks are beginning to see the new devices out in the wild. Here's an in-store spot of...
News Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (June 6)
Escape the bunker
Xbox Game Pass is getting two more games today, folks! Frictional's latest horror effort Amnesia: The Bunker leads the line, alongside Hypnospace Outlaw which returns to the service after a previous Game Pass stint back in 2020. Here's a quick breakdown of each game as they become available in the Xbox Game Pass library...
News Xbox Issues Lengthy Statement Following $20 Million Fine For Privacy Violation
"Regrettably, we did not meet customer expectations..."
Xbox has suffered a blow this week, as the U.S. Federal Trade Commission has announced that Microsoft has been forced to pay $20 million for a privacy breach involving children's personal information. In the
Talking Point Are You Picking Up Either Of These AAA Juggernauts On Xbox This Month?
If you've grabbed one, what do you think so far?
June has gotten off to a perhaps unusually blistering start on Xbox this year. Typically the summer months are a little quiet for AAA titles, but not in 2023, with the absolutely massive duo of Diablo 4 and Street Fighter 6 headlining the Xbox stable so far. It's already looking like quite a few...
News Diablo 4 Dynamic Background Now Available On Xbox Series X And S
Adorn your dashboard with a Diablo hellscape
Blizzard has brought a brand-new Diablo 4 dynamic background to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, and it's a beauty. To coincide with the game's standard edition launch, you can now decorate your dashboard with this hellish design. In order to activate the Diablo 4 dynamic background, you'll need to go to...
News All 40+ Backwards Compatible Games In Xbox's Deals Unlocked Sale (June 6-20)
A great selection of classics available
Xbox's yearly 'E3' sales promotion has gone live, branded the Deals Unlocked Sale 2023. E3 isn't happening this year, of course, but a bunch of digital sales certainly still are, and those include a decent list of backwards compatible classics. <related ids="150635,150702"> So, we'll drop each and...
News Halo Infinite Season 4 Adding Highly-Requested Progression System
But it won't include "previous game history"
Since the launch of Halo Infinite, the game's multiplayer fans have been requesting a proper progression system - similar to the style of the one in Halo: The Master Chief Collection and previous entries. The good news is it's finally happening in Season 4: Infection, due out on June 20th. There's a...
News Indie Dev Explains Why Xbox Made Unusual Move To Delete Achievement
"It was never supposed to be in the game to begin with"
Now, this is something you don't see very often! April Xbox Game Pass addition Homestead Arcana contained an unobtainable achievement, as discovered by players after launch, and the team at developer Serenity Forge actually worked with Microsoft to have the achievement removed. The culprit was...
Monday5th Jun 2023
News Starfield Fans Advised To 'Bring An Extra Pair Of Underwear' For This Week's Xbox Event
We're just a few days away!
This year, we're getting a double-header as part of the Xbox Games Showcase 2023, as the big event will be followed up by an equally important Starfield Direct, giving us a closer look at what to expect from Bethesda's major new release. Speaking ahead of the Direct, Xbox's Aaron Greenberg advised a fan on Twitter that...
News Here's What Might Be Leaving Xbox Game Pass In July 2023
Some early predictions!
Update: Microsoft has revealed the first and second batches of games leaving Xbox Game Pass in July 2023! We've updated the table below with some of the predictions we got right, which also included a few titles that left on June 30th. <related ids="152105"> Original story: What's leaving Xbox Game Pass in July 2023?...
News Xbox Download Speeds May Receive A Boost As Part Of New Update
Rolling out now to Xbox Insiders
If you're a member of the Xbox Insider program, you may have noticed over the weekend that in the patch notes for the June 2nd Alpha Skip-Ahead and Beta updates, there was a note about some potentially improved download speeds. Specifically, it's stated that due to "content installation and updating" improvements,...
News Xbox Exec Refuses To Temper Expectations For 2023 Showcase, Asks Fans To Be 'Open Minded'
"Love seeing all the wild expectations..."
Whenever Xbox is getting ready to host a major event of some kind, it's normally around this time that Aaron Greenberg, the VP of Xbox Games Marketing, tells fans to keep their expectations in check ahead of the show. <related ids="143926"> That's not happening this time around, as Greenberg...
Talking Point Is There An Xbox Classic You Wish Was Backwards Compatible?
Come tell us which!
Xbox wrapped up its backwards compatibility program a while ago now - during the big 20th anniversary event in November 2021. At the time, some great titles were added in one final wave — like the FEAR series among others — and we've felt pretty satisfied with the overall lineup since, especially when it comes to Xb
Review Amnesia: The Bunker - Frictional's Frightening Follow-Up Creeps Onto Xbox Game Pass
The horrors that lurk below
Frictional Games' Amnesia series has been one of the premier horror franchises in gaming over the past decade plus. The team's first Amnesia game, The Dark Descent, burst onto the PC scene way back in 2010 and is now renowned for being one of the spookiest games out there. We've had a few indirect sequels since, and while...
News Xbox Games Showcase 2023 Will Be Livestreamed At 4K / 60FPS
And you can watch it here at Pure Xbox!
Microsoft has sent out another reminder of the big Xbox Games Showcase set for this coming Sunday, and its latest blog post reveals a nice little bonus for those of us watching it live. Through both Xbox and Bethesda's official channels, this year's event will be livestreamed at full 4K / 60FPS playback - as...
Report Microsoft President To Discuss Activision Blizzard Deal With UK Chancellor This Week
A visit to London is on the cards
There's still a lot going on behind the scenes in regards to the UK CMA's decision to block Xbox's Activision Blizzard merger, with Microsoft President Brad Smith meeting to discuss the deal with UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt this week. Bloomberg is reporting that Smith is in London to give a scheduled talk about the...
Random 'Killer Bean' Is Going Viral Once Again, And It's Apparently Coming To Xbox
"No two campaigns are the same"
Remember Killer Bean? This is a character that started out in YouTube shorts before eventually getting a movie called Killer Bean Forever in 2008, and now there's a game in development that is seemingly coming to Xbox. It was actually all the way back in 2021 when the Killer Bean game was first announced, and since...
News Xbox Game Studios Won't Show Any 'Full CG Trailers' During 2023 Showcase
"Each of our trailers will be labeled so it is hopefully clear for our fans"
We're full speed ahead towards the Xbox Games Showcase 2023 right now here at Pure Xbox HQ, as we gear up for the big day on June 11th. We've already shared some of our predictions for the big show, and now Microsoft has shed some light on what to expect from the event...
News Robocop: Rogue City Video Previews Show Extended Gameplay Ahead Of 2023 Xbox Launch
Overpowered firefights
Robocop: Rogue City has all the hallmarks of becoming another sleeper hit, much like developer Teyon's previous effort in Terminator: Resistance. You have solid shooting mechanics backed up by an authentic visual take on the franchise - yet, a couple of recent previews seem a little lukewarm on this upcoming Xbox title. Up...
Sunday4th Jun 2023
Feature Our Predictions For The 2023 Xbox Games Showcase
Hopes and expectations
It's that time of year again! While E3 was unfortunately cancelled earlier this year, the summer showcase season is most certainly sticking around, with Geoff Keighley's Summer Game Fest livestream kicking things off on June 8th. However, its the big Xbox Games Showcase that we're
Saturday3rd Jun 2023
Guide Xbox Game Pass: All Games Coming Soon In June 2023
The full list of confirmed games so far
Looking for a complete list of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in June 2023? 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 in June, as well as the...
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (June 5-9)
Survive and conquer darkness
Welcome to your new Xbox games roundup for June 5th to June 9th! The big release of next week is obviously Diablo 4, which has been getting rave reviews over the past few days, but don't forget to look out for the three Xbox Game Pass titles arriving next week as well, including the day one release of Amnesia: The...
Guide Diablo 4 - How To Play Local Co-Op On Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
Here are the full steps
You've got Diablo 4 and want to team up with your friends and family members on the same screen to play local co-op? You're in luck! Here's how to do it on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S: Diablo 4 - How to Local Couch Co-Op On Console: What you need to play Diablo 4 local couch co-op on Xbox One and Xbox Series...
Pick One What Was Your Favourite Xbox Game Pass Game In May?
Planet of Lana? FIFA 23? Redfall? Tell us!
It's Saturday, so that means it's time for another round of Pick One! We're well into June now, so we thought it'd be a good time to look back at a fairly hectic month in May for Xbox Game Pass, starting off with the turbulent release of Redfall before finishing with a large slate of highly-rated indie...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (June 3-4)
We're ready for a FIGHT!
Welcome to the first weekend of June! If you're looking for ways to keep busy on Xbox over the next couple of days, we've got a bunch of new Xbox Game Pass titles to check out, three more Free Play Days offerings, and a fantastic Family Time Sale on the Xbox Store - although keep in mind there's an
Friday2nd Jun 2023
News Xbox Adds Six More Game Pass Titles To June's 'Leaving Soon' List
Update: And now they've disappeared!
Update: Talk about confusing! Microsoft has now removed these six extra games from the "Leaving Soon" list, meaning we're back to the original six that were first announced on the official Xbox Wire blog. If anything changes, we'll let you know. <related ids="150288"> Original story: Earlier this week,...
News Xbox Leak Suggests Two New 'Western Digital' Expansion Cards Are On The Way
Pricing details also revealed
We're definitely starting to get a few leaks ahead of the Xbox Games Showcase 2023 now, with this latest one appearing to suggest that two Western Digital Expansion Cards will be announced on the day of the event - June 11th. This information has been shared by the well-known leaker billbil-kun on Twitter, who says...
News 'Greyhill Incident' Is Coming To Abduct Your Xbox Series X And S Consoles Next Week
Take a tour of the alien-infested town of Greyhill!
Okay, so, what do you get if you take Destroy All Humans! but make it scary? Something that looks a little bit like Greyhill Incident we'd have thought! This "story-driven survival horror game" is landing its UFO-shaped launch on Xbox next week, and it's been getting a bit of attention as of late!...
Guide Diablo 4: When Do You Get Your Mount?
Here's when and how to get your first trusty steed
You've been playing Diablo 4 for hours (if not days on end) now, and you're tired of walking to your next new location. Don't worry, because you can always call on a mount. So, when do you get your mount, and how exactly do you go about it? Read our guide below for the full rundown: When do you...
News Zelda-Like 'Oceanhorn 2' Impresses In New Screenshots Ahead Of 2023 Xbox Launch
Targeting 4K / 60FPS at launch
Oceanhorn: Monster of Uncharted Seas brought a Zelda-like adventure to Xbox platforms way back in 2016, but did you know that a full-blown 3D sequel soon followed? Oceanhorn 2 launched years ago as an Apple Arcade exclusive, but has since made its way to Nintendo Switch and is now coming to Xbox Series X|S - and it...
News The Lord Of The Rings: Gollum Drops To Absurdly Low Frame Rates On Xbox Series S
Other consoles aren't much better either
The time has arrived, folks. The tech heads over at Digital Foundry have gotten their hands on The Lord of the Rings: Gollum and we might as well get right to it; their analysis doesn't make for pretty viewing. Usually we like to wait for the DF word on these sorts of things, but Gollum hardly needed an...
News Capcom Is Asking Resident Evil Fans What Remake They Want Next
Resident Evil 5? Code Veronica? Capcom wants to know!
Hot on the heels of the fantastic Resident Evil 4 Remake, it's looking like developer Capcom is already thinking about what comes next in its growing line of modern Resident Evil reimaginings. A new Capcom survey has just gone out, and it's aiming to gauge the opinion of Resident Evil fanatics...
News 8BitDo Unveils The First Official Wireless Arcade Stick For Xbox
The perfect compliment to Street Fighter 6?
Accessory maker 8BitDo has today announced the first officially licensed wireless arcade stick for Xbox, launching later this month on June 30th, 2023 with support for Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One and Windows PC. The device will retail for $119.99 USD, with pre-orders becoming available later...
Guide Is 'Midnight Ghost Hunt' Coming To Xbox Consoles?
The game has just landed on the Epic Games Store
Multiplayer hide-and-seek romp Midnight Ghost Hunt has been getting some attention lately, mostly because the early access title has now joined the Epic Games Store as a June 2023 freebie. For now, the game is only available on PC platforms, but is it coming to Xbox? Is Midnight Ghost Hunt Coming To...
News Exoprimal Looks Like Dino-Filled Chaos In New Extended Preview, Hits Game Pass In July
Capcom delivers deep dive
Capcom's new dino IP Exoprimal is making its debut on Xbox Game Pass next month, and we've been treated to another lengthy look at the game thanks to Capcom Asia. This time out, the team takes a deeper dive at the inner workings of the title, including its overall gameplay loop, the way character creation works and how...
News Wrestling Fans Are Absolutely Loving The Weapons In AEW: Fight Forever
Skateboards, bombs and SO much more!
Yesterday was a big day for AEW: Fight Forever news, as the pre-orders went live for the Xbox version (along with other platforms), and lots of gameplay footage began hitting the web from a variety of YouTubers. Let's start with that footage. Specifically, there were a couple of videos that grabbed a significant...
News Hi-Fi RUSH Appears To Be Getting 10 New Xbox Achievements Very Soon
DLC incoming?
It looks like we might have another idea of what will be revealed at the Xbox Games Showcase 2023 next week, as eager Hi-Fi RUSH fans have spotted 10 new achievements that have been uploaded for the game on Steam. These are all listed as "TBA - Hidden" achievements right now, so we don't know anything about them, but we're certainly...
News Xbox Announces Long-Term Partnership With GLAAD As Part Of Pride Month
Specifically "Xbox Game Studios Publishing"
As you may have seen, it's been announced on the official Xbox Wire website that Xbox Game Studios Publishing is entering into a long-term partnership with GLAAD, aiming to increase LGBTQIA+ representation in Xbox games. The announcement was made as Microsoft celebrated the beginning of Pride Month 2023...
Thursday1st Jun 2023
News Starfield Special Edition Controller Box Leaks Ahead Of Xbox Games Showcase
Is it coming sooner rather than later?
In recent weeks, we've seen lots of rumblings about some Starfield-themed Xbox hardware - namely a controller and a headset rumoured to be dropping alongside the Xbox Games Showcase this month. Well, an image of the actual retail box for the controller has appeared on ImgBB via Reddit, and we must admit it...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (June 1-4)
Included with Xbox Live Gold & Game Pass Ultimate
Xbox Free Play Days returns after a week off, and we have another solid weekend ahead of us! Microsoft has dropped three titles into its free-to-play promotion this week, including the highly-rated Ghostrunner and a DLC-packed version of Farming Simulator 22. Farming Simulator 22 Platinum...
News Get Ready! Next Week Should Be A Busy One For Xbox Game Pass
We're hoping for plenty of announcements
It's almost time for 2023's slate of summer showcases to take place, and that means we can hopefully look forward to a lot of Xbox Game Pass announcements over the next couple of weeks! We're kicking things off in a big way with the Summer Game Fest 2023 sh
Guide Microsoft Rewards: How To Claim 2000 Bonus Points On Xbox In June 2023
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. June 2023's "Monthly Bonus Round" challenge has just begun, and by satisfying a few...
Report Redfall Playtesters 'Shocked' At How Little The Game Changed During Development
Bloomberg has the scoop
Oh boy, here we go. Bloomberg's Jason Schreier has just dropped a report on the inner workings of Redfall, detailing multiple aspects of development that seemed to go south at Arkane Austin - the team behind Bethesda's new Xbox exclusive IP. Neither Xbox nor Bethesda provided comment for the report, but Schreier spoke to...
News Tell Me Why Is Completely Free To Claim On Xbox Throughout June 2023
Part of the "Play With Pride" campaign
For the third year in a row, Xbox has announced that Don't Nod's 2020 narrative adventure Tell Me Why will be completely free to claim throughout the month of June courtesy of the "Play With Pride" campaign. There are no catches to this, so anyone can grab it! All you need to do is go on the Xbox Store, look...
News Three Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (June 1)
"Got what it takes to be a X Slayer?!"
Welcome to a new month! It's time for our first selection of Xbox Game Pass arrivals in June 2023, with three titles dropping today in the form of Car Mechanic Simulator 2021, Slayers X: Terminal Aftermath and The Big Con. We've included some information about each of these Xbox Game Pas
News New Ubisoft Forward Trailer Confirms Multiple Games For This Month's Event
"Wait, what's that game?!"
This year's big summer gaming events are right around the corner, and one of them that will be taking place the day after the Xbox Games Showcase 2023 is Ubisoft Forward, promising an "exciting line-up of games and announcements". The new trailer above reveals that we'll see "live reveals" from
Video Battlefield 2042 Season 5 Brings Classic BF4 Map To Xbox Game Pass
And we died on it repeatedly for your viewing pleasure!
DICE's fifth season of Battlefield 2042 content is almost upon us, with the team's next update hitting Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S on June 7th. As this is a free update for all, the Season 5 content will be available for EA Play and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate players too, and you might want to...
News Pure Xbox Game Club June 2023: Halo: Combat Evolved
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
