Guide Xbox Game Pass: Easy Achievements & Fastest Completions
20+ games with easy Xbox achievements to boost your Gamerscore
News Southern Comfort Unveils 'First Ever Adult Accessory' For Xbox Series X
And yes, you can actually buy it!
News Six Games Are Confirmed For Xbox Game Pass In November 2024 So Far
An early look at what's ahead
Guide Xbox Game Pass: All Games Coming Soon In November 2024
Including some MAJOR day one additions!
Guide Off The Grid: Xbox Release Date Details, And How To Get Early Access On Series X
This game is quickly going viral
News Two More Xbox Game Pass Titles Quietly Appear In October's 'Leaving Soon' List
Update: One of them has vanished already
News - October, 2024
Thursday31st Oct 2024
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (October 31 - November 3)
Included with Xbox Game Pass
Your latest Free Play Days titles have arrived as October comes to a close - and it should be no surprise that Microsoft has gone all Halloween-y with its latest FPD lineup. We've got five games playable in total, including the new-to-Xbox Predator: Hunting Grounds. Here's the full lineup this weekend: Ghostbusters:...
News Microsoft's Xbox Gets Another Revenue Boost From Activision
But console hardware revenue declined
Microsoft has released its Q1 2025 financial results today and once again the company has received a significant boost from its acquisition of Activision Blizzard. This includes increases to its gaming revenue and 'Xbox content and services' revenue. The tech giant reported gaming revenue growing by 43%...
News Xbox Hardware Revenues Down Again Despite Content & Services Growth
Q1 2025 financials are in
Earlier today, we touched on more huge revenue growth for Xbox as a result of its acquisition of Activision Blizzard, but again, Microsoft's Xbox hardware division isn't doing quite so hot. Just like last quarter, the company's gaming hardware revenues are down year-on-year, this time 29% lower than the same period last...
Guide Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta: Release Date & Release Times For Xbox Series X|S
Yes, we've got a surprise on the way very soon!
Update (Thu 31st Oct, 2024): Ahead of this test launching later today, Capcom has set preloads live for the Monster Wilds Open Beta. You can grab it now via the Xbox Store, and the beta file is coming in at just under 15GB on Xbox Series X. Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta (Xb
News Xbox's Call Of Duty Series Has Now Sold Over 500 Million Copies
Black Ops 6 got it over the line
During Microsoft's recent earnings call, the team touched on Black Ops 6 being the biggest launch in franchise history, and now some additional context from The Washington Post tells us that the
News PlayStation's Wolverine Director Now Working On Perfect Dark For Xbox
A perfect switch
This summer, we finally saw what Xbox's Perfect Dark reboot is all about - with the team showing a nice slice of the game during its June showcase. Still, it's likely that this Crystal Dynamics developed title is a ways off yet - and it just got a huge new creative force coming over from PlayStation owner Sony. Per Game File's...
News Black Ops 6 Biggest Ever Call Of Duty Launch, According To Microsoft CEO
Activision confirms it broke multiple records
Activision has confirmed Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 has set "new day one and opening weekend records" for the series. Microsoft's CEO Satya Nadella also mentioned how last week's launch was the "biggest" Call of Duty release ever - not only setting "a record for day one players" but also for "Game Pass...
News Arkane Founder Says Xbox Shutting Austin Studio Was 'Stupid' And 'Not A Good Decision'
Its last game was Redfall
Microsoft controversially closed a bunch of Xbox developers earlier this year, including Redfall maker Arkane Austin - a move that the studio's founder says was "stupid" and "not a good decision". Speaking in a new interview with
News Croc's Upcoming Remaster Is Getting A Physical Version, But Not On Xbox
Croc of s**t
Earlier this month, it was announced that PS1 classic Croc is getting an upcoming remaster for Xbox - but we have some unfortunate news for the collectors amongst us. The developer has announced that Rock It Games will be making a physical version of Croc: Legend of the Gobbos, but only for PS5 and Nintendo Switch. That's right, for...
News Dead Island 2 PC Is Your Final Xbox Game Pass Addition For October 2024
Joining the existing console version
We're about to roll into another busy month for Xbox Game Pass in November, but not before October brings one final addition to the service! Today, right in time for Halloween, Dead Island 2's PC version joins the Game Pass library. To be clea
News Age Of Empires IV Teases New DLC For 2025
In celebration of the third anniversary
Age of Empires 4 is currently celebrating its third anniversary, and as part of this, World's Edge has revealed its plans to launch a new DLC for the RTS in 2025. Specific details about this upcoming DLC haven't been shared just yet, but the developer did show off a video reflecting on the game's progress so...
News Little Nightmares III Reconfirms Xbox 2025 Release With Terrifying New Trailer
Just in time for Halloween
In case you missed it, the release window of Bandai Namco's puzzle-platform horror game Little Nightmares III has moved from 2024 to 2025. The development team has now issued a reminder about how the third game is making its way to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and multiple other platforms next year - with a terrifying new...
Wednesday30th Oct 2024
Guide Xbox Game Pass: All Games Coming Soon In November 2024
Including some MAJOR day one additions!
Looking for a complete list of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in November 2024? 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 November, as well...
Review Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6 (Xbox) - Game Pass Gets A Cracking New COD
Calling all Game Pass recruits
It's that time of year once again - a brand-new Call of Duty game is upon us, as the nights start drawing in and the sound of teenagers raging at their pals online becomes ever-present around the world. This year though, things are a little different - Microsoft now owns the franchise and has delivered Black Ops 6 to...
Roundup The Previews Are In For Indiana Jones And The Great Circle
Here's what the critics thought
Yesterday, the previews for MachineGames' upcoming release Indiana Jones and the Great Circle went live. As you might have already seen, our own 'hands on' here on Pure Xbox has also gone live. Here's a bit about what we had to say, and you can read the full preview in the link below: "When our almost-three-hour...
News Path Of Exile 2's 'Early Access' Delayed For Xbox Series X|S
Game director: "Unfortunately, I have some really bad news"
At Gamescom Opening Night Live this year, Grinding Gear Games lifted the lid on an "early access" period for its anticipated action RPG Path of Exile 2. While many fans were looking forward to this going live on 15th November 2024, there have been some disruptions along the way, and the...
News Red Dead Redemption PC Footage Lands As Xbox Version Remains At 30FPS
Rockstar, please.
Earlier on this month, Rockstar announced that after years and years of waiting, PC players would finally be able to experience the seminal Red Dead Redemption outside of the console space this month. Well, a few weeks later and the game is out now on the platform, and some of the footage we're seeing is making us a little bit...
News Dragon Age: The Veilguard 'Quite Solid' On Xbox Series X And S, Says Digital Foundry
"Impressive visuals, good performance"
Dragon Age: The Veilguard launches for Xbox Series X|S tomorrow, and ahead of BioWare's new release landing, the folks over at Digital Foundry have taken a look at all the console versions of the game. There's some analysis on both Xbox versions in here - and the good news is that the team deems them "quite...
Pick One Which Is Your Favourite BioWare Game On Xbox?
A new title is about to enter the ranks
Esteemed EA developer BioWare has released some fantastic Xbox games over the years - right from the OG Xbox all the way through to the current generation. Of course, the company's Mass Effect and Dragon Age series' are most closely associated with the Canadian developer these days, but which Xbox BioWare...
News Turtle Beach's New Xbox Series X|S Controller Comes With 'Two Layouts'
Thanks to "rotating button modules"
If you're on the hunt for a new Xbox Series X|S controller, Turtle Beach has just announced the 'Stealth Pivot' - one controller with "two layouts". It's packed with revolving modules, hall effect "antidrift" thumbsticks, adjustable trigger stops, programmable buttons, a command display and is also compatible...
News Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind Launches On Xbox This December
Here's a new trailer to go with it
Back in June, Digital Eclipse announced Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind for Xbox and multiple other platforms. In an update today, it's now confirmed this "all-new adventure with an original storyline" will be arriving on Xbox Series X|S on 10th December 2024. As part of this, it's released a new...
Video Here's How 'Shadows Of The Damned: Hella Remastered' Is Looking On Xbox Series X
The first 20 minutes of gameplay
Back in the summer, developer Grasshopper finally announced a Halloween release date for Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered - and today we have some extended Xbox Series X footage ahead of tomorrow's big launch. Our video producer Craig has been checking this one out on Xbox Seri
Video Here's Your First Proper Look At Nuketown's 'Remaster' In Black Ops 6
"Blasting into Black Ops" November 1st
Earlier this week, Activision announced its first free DLC map was on the way to the Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 multiplayer. It's the original 1950s Nuketown map and once again will be returning on 1st November 2024. Here's a bit about it, direct from the Call of Duty website, and you can get your first proper...
Tuesday29th Oct 2024
Hands On Indiana Jones And The Great Circle - An Xbox Adventure Worth Its Weight In Gold
And whatever else Indy can steal
Remember the days of Xbox fans clamouring for a viable alternative to PlayStation's Uncharted series? Sure, the landscape looks a lot different now with the team starting to bring its games to PS5 anyway (including this one), but with Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Xbox might finally have its own gorgeous...
News Metal Slug Tactics Is Launching Day One On Xbox Game Pass Next Week
For console and PC
The team behind Metal Slug Tactics has today revealed that the title will release day one on Game Pass when it arrives for Xbox One, Series X|S, and PC on November 5th. We got news of the game's proper release dat
Roundup The Reviews Are In For Dragon Age: The Veilguard
Here's what the critics had to say
BioWare's next big entry in the Dragon Age series is out this week and the critic reviews are now rolling in... In case you missed it, we've already reviewed Dragon Age: The Veilguard here on Pure Xbox - awarding it an "excellent" nine out of ten stars. Here's a bit about what our reviewer PJ O'Reilly thought...
News 'Ashen' Is Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (October 29)
Your latest addition!
We have another Xbox Game Pass update today, folks! Annapurna's action-RPG Ashen is now available in the Game Pass library, as we near the end of October 2024's new additions to the service. We'll throw a summary of this new Game Pass RPG down below, which is available now for subscribers. Ashen (Console, PC, Cloud): ht
News Xbox's Phil Spencer Congratulates Black Ops 6 Team On 'Phenomenal Accomplishment'
And reveals his order of play
The arrival of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is arguably the biggest Xbox drop all year and if you were wondering at all - yes, Xbox boss Phil Spencer has also jumped in on the action. After congratulating Activision's teams on their "phenomenal accomplishment" with the latest entry in the long-running series, he mentioned...
News Indiana Jones And The Great Circle Will Run At 60FPS On Both Xbox Series X And S
id Tech doing the business
One final round of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle previews have landed today - including ours, where we came away very impressed by what we played earlier this month. Alongside these previews, a few outlets have also posted some interviews with the dev team, and one from
News Stalker 2 Dev Confirms Mod Support Coming To Xbox Series X|S
"We are preparing a big toolkit"
One of November's biggest Xbox titles is of course Stalker 2, with its Game Pass release locked and loaded for next month following multiple delays in recent years. We just learned about GSC Game World's performance targets for the game on Xbox, and now the team has confirmed that the console version will support...
News Xbox App's New Home UI Update Available Now To Xbox Insiders
Introducing a "new home experience"
Microsoft has released a new "home experience" today for the Xbox app on Windows and it's available now to Xbox Insiders. The team has listened to feedback and has been testing different designs, it's now used this to create a unified Home UI experience - combining the best content from Game Pass and the...
News Bungie Provides Dev Update On Marathon, Encourages Xbox Fans To 'Wish List'
New art, playtest plans and "more" in 2025
Former Halo developer Bungie has today provided an update on its new extraction shooter Marathon, which was officially announced in 2023. In today's update, game director Joe Ziegler explained how it's still a little bit early to show the game as one piece, but everything in terms of the development is...
Gallery We Visited Bethesda's 'Marshall College' To Play Indiana Jones And The Great Circle
Whippin' awesome
Live on Pure Xbox right now, you might have come across our early hands-on preview for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle - an upcoming Xbox title that's shaping up very nicely indeed. However, seeing as we travelled halfway across the country to go play the title down at Two Temple Place in London, we
News Mass Effect Lead Says Next Game Will Retain The 'Mature Tone' Of EA's Original Trilogy
We get an ME update as Dragon Age ships
BioWare is about to ship its first original game in a good while here with Dragon Age: The Veilguard - a title we happen to like a lot here at Pure Xbox. However, naturally, folks are now beginning to wonder about the next Mass Effect game coming from the EA developer - and the project's director has a small...
News Alan Wake 2's New DLC Updated For Xbox Series X|S, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Download it today
Following the arrival of Alan Wake 2: The Lake House last week as well as a special anniversary update for the game, the team at Remedy has now rolled out another update. This latest one for Xbox Series platforms and other systems includes a bunch of general updates and fixes for the new DLC. Here's the full rundown, courtesy of...
News Halo Infinite Teases New Weapon DLC In 'Operation: Grand Journey'
Arriving next week
The Halo Infinite team has just dropped a teaser for its next Operation, Grand Journey, and it seems to focus on a brand-new weapon coming to the game's multiplayer suite. We've included this short teaser trailer up above, which doesn't show any proper gameplay - instead focusing solely on this mystery weapon. Halo fans are...
Monday28th Oct 2024
Review Dragon Age: The Veilguard (Xbox) - Bioware Is Back On Form With An Inquisition-Besting Banger
Blight here, blight now
Dragon Age is finally back, and, let's just get it out of the way in the first sentence - BioWare has officially ended its recent poor run of form in spectacular fashion! We feel like we have to say it straight away, after the waiting we've all done. It's been a full decade since the glory of Dragon Age: Inquisition,...
News Phasmophobia Frame Rate Targets Revealed, Xbox Series X The Only Console To Hit 120FPS
PS5 & Series S miss out
Spooky ghost hunter Phasmophobia finally hits consoles this week, including Xbox Series X|S, and ahead of launch the team has revealed all of the game's technical details on each platform. The good news here is that both current-gen Xbox consoles hit 60FPS - which is nice to see, especially for Xbox Series S. However, what's...
PSA Black Ops 6's First Free DLC Map Comes To Xbox Game Pass This Week
And it's a returning classic
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 has been out since late last week on Xbox Game Pass, and here at Pure Xbox we've already blasted our way through the campaign and delivered our verdict on this year's story mode. We're now fully immersed in t
Talking Point Xbox Released One Of Its Best-Ever Exclusives 10 Years Ago Today
Going into overdrive
It's often spoken about that Microsoft had one of its poorest runs for exclusive games back in the Xbox One era, but the first few years of that generation were hugely overlooked in our book. Earlier this month, we talked about one of the team's standout launch Xbox One games in Ryse: Son of Rome, and today marks the anniversary...
News Xbox's Avowed Is A 'Meaningful' RPG With Plenty Of Choices, Says Obsidian Dev
"That's what makes it meaningful roleplay"
A few months ago, there was a load of news coming out regularly about Avowed as Xbox opened up on its new RPG, but things have gone a little quiet since the game's recent delay. Still, we're quite excited about this one dropping next February, and some new information coming from
News Xbox Is Adding New Options For Uploading & Editing Custom Gamerpics
Included in a new Xbox Insider update
Microsoft has released patch notes for a new Xbox Insider update, and this one contains some interesting console changes coming from Team Green. We've got new Store notification options and controller calibration features, but also some major changes to the way custom gamerpics work. As detailed in the patch...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Think Of Life Is Strange: Double Exposure
The new LiS game launches this week
It's been a busy old time as of late with new game releases dropping left, right and centre - which means we haven't got around to taking on a review for Life is Strange: Double Exposure here at Pure Xbox. However, the game itself launches tomorrow and some early reviews are starting to go live - so we thought...
Saturday26th Oct 2024
Feature These 30+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (October 28 - November 1)
Dragon Age, Phasmophobia & much more!
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for October 28 - November 1! The big release of the next few days is definitely Dragon Age: The Veilguard, but we've also got the new Life is Strange game, Phasmophobia, Shadows of the Damned: Hella
News Lots Of Games Are Discounted By 90% On Xbox This Weekend (October 26-27)
The final weekend of the Shocktober Sale!
Looking for some cheap Xbox games on Xbox this weekend (October 26-27)? Thanks to the ongoing Xbox Shocktober Sale, along with a few other discounts that have popped up this week, we've got around 30 games that have been reduced by 90% - and there are plenty of great offers beyond that as well. <related...
Poll What Do You Think Of Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6 So Far?
Let's get some initial impressions then!
Alright, it's been well over 24 hours since Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 officially launched on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S via Game Pass, and if you're interested in it, we're hoping you'll have had time to play a bit already! This is obviously a huge package featuring a single-player campaign...
Review Sonic X Shadow Generations (Xbox) - Shadow's New Chapter Shines Bright
A history of the 'Ultimate Lifeform'
In case you somehow missed it, 2024 is the year of 'Shadow the Hedgehog' - with his live-action movie debut scheduled for December, and a new game chapter now available as part of Sonic X Shadow Generations. To reiterate, you’re not only getting a remaster of 2011's Sonic Generations, but also included is an...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 26-27)
It's got to be Black Ops 6, right?
It's the weekend! We're sure many of you will be enjoying Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 over the next couple of days, but don't forget we've also got some Free Play Days titles along with the ongoing Shocktober Sale to take advantage of. Here's what we're playing this weekend: Fraser Gilbert, Editor: Well, I'
Friday25th Oct 2024
Guide Black Ops 6 Not Working On Game Pass? Here Are Some Tips To Fix It
PC in particular seems to be affected
Alright, so Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is now officially available as part of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, but as we'd expect with a big release like this, we've come across a few people who've been unable to get it working in the early hours. The main issue sees to be with the PC version of Black Ops 6, which is...
News Xbox Game Pass Adds Two Call Of Duty 'Cloud' Titles Today, Along With Black Ops 6
Technically three XGP additions to finish the week
Happy Call of Duty day! Black Ops 6 is finally now available in most regions as part of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, meaning you can check it out right now with your subscription on Xbox One, Series X, Series S, PC and the cloud. <related ids="173631"> Speaking of the cloud, Black Ops 6 isn't...
News Microsoft CEO Gaming Division Update: 'We Continue To Extend Our Content To New Platforms'
"We are bringing great games to more people"
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Following rumours about Xbox's PlayStation 5 ports slowing down, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has briefly touched on the company's gaming division in his annual letter to shareholders, acknowledging this new strategy codenamed "Project Latitude": Satya Nadella:
Feature Black Ops 6 Campaign Review (Xbox) - Supernatural Surprises Elevate This Year's Call Of Duty
Dark ops
Call of Duty is back, this time with another Black Ops entry for the first time since 2020's Black Ops Cold War. Just like that four-year old COD title, Black Ops 6's campaign has been put together by Raven Software - but this time around you can really feel the extra development time. Four years in the making and featuring an actual
News Starbound Has Suddenly Become Available On Xbox This Week
Just in time for the weekend!
Back in August, we saw signs that the PC mega-hit Starbound was almost ready for a release on Xbox, but we didn't realise it'd be a shadow drop - the game quietly hit the Xbox Store earlier this week for Xbox One, Series X and Series S. This console version is available for £11.99 / $14.99, and if you haven't come...
News BioWare Drops One Final Look At Dragon Age: The Veilguard Before Its Xbox Launch
The launch trailer has arrived
Yep, after a decade of waiting, Dragon Age: The Veilguard is almost here - BioWare's latest epic is coming to Xbox Series X|S on October 31st. As expected then, the team has just dropped the game's final launch trailer ahead of next week's release, and it's getting us well and truly hyped for the full thing. We've...
News Microsoft Boasts About Owning '20 Franchises That Have Generated Over $1 Billion'
Including ActiBlizz and Bethesda games of course
Microsoft's Satya Nadella has certainly been in the headlines today and not always in the most positive light, but one section of the CEO's recent annual company update at least talks about some of Xbox's more positive achievements in recent tim
News The Thing: Remastered Gets New Trailer Ahead Of 2024 Xbox Release
Yep, it's still planned for this year!
It was back in June that The Thing: Remastered was first announced for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, and although we hadn't heard much since, Nightdive Studios has treated us to a brand-new trailer this week! You can check out that trailer up above, which includes snippets of cutscenes and raw...
News Satya Nadella's Huge Pay Package Generates Headlines Following Recent Xbox Layoffs
It's been a lucrative year for the Microsoft boss
We all know it's been a difficult year for Xbox at times in 2024, especially considering a bunch of people have been laid off along the way - and therefore a lot of industry folk are highlighting Satya Nadella's recently revealed pay bonus. Nadella, who is the boss at Microsoft, took home a base...
News ProjektZ: Beyond Order Reveals Spring 2025 Release Window For Xbox Series X|S
Some co-op zombie action!
This week, the team behind ProjektZ: Beyond Order has given its upcoming co-op zombie slayer a Spring 2025 release date, and after looking into the game a little bit, we're curious to see how this one shapes up on Xbox next spring. By the looks of things, ProjektZ has come a long way since a few years ago when the team was...
Thursday24th Oct 2024
News No Reviews Yet, But Here Are Some First Impressions Of Black Ops 6
They're playing it in New Zealand already
The big release of this week is obviously Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, and although we're still a few hours away from the launch in most regions at the time of writing, it's already available in a few countries - including New Zealand. We're sure we don't need to tell you about the New Zealand trick any...
Rumour Xbox's PS5 Ports Have 'Slowed Down' Following Indiana Jones Announcement
"Halo and Gears are still RED LINES to this day"
Most of us know by now that Xbox has begun bringing select titles to PS5 this year, with the trend set to continue next spring with Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
News 1997 PS1 Classic 'Croc' Is Getting A Remaster For Xbox One & Series X|S
A hit of nostalgia
Who'd have thought we'd ever see the PlayStation game Croc: Legend of the Gobbos on Xbox?! Well, that's apparently what's happening later this year, as a remaster has been announced for "all the current consoles". If you've never heard of it before, this is a 3D platformer from 1997 that proved a huge success for developer...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (October 24-27)
Included with Xbox Game Pass
Welcome to your latest Xbox Free Play Days roundup! This week, Microsoft has brought three games to the program, although two of them are already a part of the main Xbox Game Pass library in Fallout 76 and MLB The Show 24. Here's your full Xbox Free Play Days lineup this weekend: Fallout 76 MLB The
News Xbox Legend Major Nelson Shares Fun Fact About The Halo Series X's 'Celestial Design'
We love the design of this console!
This month has seen the release of the Galaxy Black Xbox Series X along with a couple of other console variants from Microsoft, and that's big news considering there's barely been anything along these lines throughout the generation. Arguably, the only notable exception is the Halo Infinite Limited Edition Xbox...
Roundup Fallout Day 2024 - Every Bethesda Announcement
New updates, sales and much more
Bethesda this week celebrated 'Fallout Day' - a celebration of all things related to its online multiplayer experience Fallout 76. This includes new announcements, sales and upcoming events. We've put together this roundup to provide a quick rundown of everything in case you didn't catch the full broadcast. Enjoy!...
News Xbox Boss Namedrops Marvel's Blade & Everwild Following Recent Studio Visits
Phil has been busy!
As of late, the Xbox exec team have been a bit quieter on social media, especially in the wake of Microsoft's recent studio closures and developer layoffs. However, Phil Spencer has been breaking that trend recently with a return to the Threads platform - and the boss has delivered some interesting Xbox Game Studios updates over...
News Yooka-Replaylee Confirmed For Xbox Series X|S In All-New Console Trailer
"The definitive remastered and enhanced version"
It was announced a few months ago that the classic platformer Yooka-Laylee would be getting a remaster in the form of Yooka-Replaylee, and today it's been confirmed that it'll definitely be coming to Xbox Series X and Series S. This version of the game will feature an "art and animations overhaul",...
News New Xbox Update Includes Discord Improvements & Mouse Mapping For Some Controllers
Available now via the Xbox Insider program
Xbox is always releasing new updates as part of the Insider program before they're rolled out to everyone, and one of the latest updates adds a couple of notable new features - one for Discord, and one for specific types of controllers. We'll start with Discord, with Xbox now offering the ability to join...
News Sniper Elite: Resistance Locks In January 2025 Release Date On Xbox Game Pass
A great start to the new year!
We've got our first confirmed Xbox Game Pass title for January 2025! Rebellion has announced today that Sniper Elite: Resistance will launch for Xbox Series X, Series S and Xbox One on January 30th, with pre-orders also beginning today. This latest entry in the Sniper Elite series features a story that runs parallel...
Wednesday23rd Oct 2024
News Southern Comfort Unveils 'First Ever Adult Accessory' For Xbox Series X
And yes, you can actually buy it!
Well, we didn't expect to see this in our inboxes today! Southern Comfort has announced the world's "first ever adult gaming accessory" for the Xbox Series X, and it takes the form of a clip-on device that literally stores and dispenses shots of the company's new SoCo Sour 50ml drink. What's crazy about this is...
News Black Ops 6 Includes A Paid Option For Better Audio, But It's Not As Bad As It Seems
Don't panic
There's been some concern in the Call of Duty community over the past 24 hours about a screenshot that's been doing the rounds showing a paid service for audio in Black Ops 6, but fortunately it's not as concerning as first feared. Basically, there's something called 'Immerse Spatial Audio' in Black Ops 6 that's made possible by a...
News Halo Veteran's Return To The Series Is Just Speculation For Now
What will Joe Staten do next?
Yesterday, news surfaced about Netflix Games shutting down its Team Blue studio – a development team that was reportedly working on a new 'AAA' project with the help of Halo veteran Joseph Staten. Following this studio update, there are rumours swirling around the Halo and Xbox community about Staten potentially...
News Helldivers 2 Dev Says Xbox Version 'Isn't Up To Us', But It 'Could' Happen
But it's ultimately up to MS and Sony
The gaming world went a bit bananas for Helldivers 2 earlier this year - its PS5 and PC launch was massive and the game went on to be more popular than any of us ever imagined. Even way back when, there was talk about an Xbox version (with Phil Spencer even commenting on the situation), and now such a...
Review Alan Wake 2: The Lake House (Xbox) - Connecting The Dots To Control
Remedy doing Remedy things
It was a long old wait for Alan Wake 2 to finally launch on Xbox late last year, and now Remedy is wrapping up the game's DLC plan with The Lake House expansion. Yep, it's finally time to say goodbye to the second instalment of Alan Wake - and the team has spent its final few moments here building out the Remedy universe...
News Alan Wake 2 Gets A Boost On Xbox Series S Following Recent Update
This game is getting better and better!
It's a big week for Alan Wake 2 with the arrival of the Lake House expansion alongside a big Anniversary update, and as part of all the content heading our way, we've got some good news for Xbox Series S owners in particular. As part of the latest patch notes, it's confirmed that the Series S internal render...
News Four Years Later, Xbox Series X Is Now Outselling Xbox Series S In The US
According to fresh sales data
Microsoft's decision to launch two completely different consoles as part of its current-gen gaming strategy was always a bold one, and for a long time, its been the cheaper console that's thought to have sold more units overall. However, according to new data from Circana (NPD Group), Xbox Series X is finally outselling...
News Dead Island 2 Gets 'Brutal' Horde Mode & New Game Plus On Xbox Game Pass
Back to Hell-A, anyone?
The team behind 2023 zombie romp Dead Island 2 has unveiled a bunch of new content for the title, and some of the biggest additions are available for standard edition players on Xbox Game Pass. Basically, we're getting a major update that brings new content to the base game, while 'Gold Edition' owners are also being...
News Ubisoft's Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown Team Officially Disbanded
Update: Ubisoft issues a statement
Ubisoft's troubles reportedly continue with a new story suggesting the team behind the critically acclaimed Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown has been disbanded after it failed to meet sales expectations. This information comes from a video by the French media outlet Origami and game journalist Gauthier Andres...
News Xbox SEA Highlights 10+ New Indie Games Coming Out Of Southeast Asia
A lineup of titles from Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand and others
These days, our favourite Xbox games are being produced in more regions than ever, and we came across a new montage this week of East, South and Southeast Asia titles that are either coming soon, or have launched recently. As mentioned below, Xbox's Global Expansion Team began...
Tuesday22nd Oct 2024
Guide Xbox Game Pass: All Games Coming Soon In October 2024
Nothing more expected before the end of the month
Looking for a complete list of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in October 2024? 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 October,...
News Black Ops 6 'New Zealand Trick' Is Going Viral For This Week's Xbox Launch
Yes, it'll be playable early via New Zealand
Look, it's no secret at this point that Xbox has a 'New Zealand trick' that often allows people to play new releases earlier than in their own region, and it's already been figured out that the trick will work for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. If you want to risk it, Black Ops 6 buyers and Xbox Game Pass...
News State Of Decay 2 'Legacy Awaits' Is The Game's Final Major Update On Xbox
"So long and thanks for all the brains!"
Undead Labs has announced that, with the help of support team Wushu Studios, Legacy Awaits will be the final major content update for State of Decay 2. Launching as a free patch across PC and Xbox — including Game Pass — the title's 38th update brings a collection of new and returning outfits, vehicles...
Feature 10 Years On, 'Project Spark' Remains One Of The Most Ambitious Xbox Titles Of All Time
A game about making games
Alright, who remembers Project Spark?! Back in October of 2014, Microsoft Studios decided to publish this ambitious game creation suite that allowed people to make, share and download games with others, but sadly it didn't last long. The obvious comparison here is Dreams on PlayStation, but Project Spark arrived six whole...
News Xbox's New Wireless Headset Is Out Today, Featuring Battery Life & Audio Improvements
"The next evolution of the Xbox Wireless Headset"
Earlier this month, we reported on rumours of a new version of the Xbox Wireless Headset, and today Microsoft has confirmed its existence. In a new Xbox Wire blog post, Team Green reveals that "the next evolution" of its official headset launches today, with a host of fresh improvements. The...
Random Xbox's New Robot White Series X Removes One Small Detail
"Green on white would have looked weird"
Last week, Microsoft launched a trio of Xbox Series X and S models. While we've already seen some teardowns going into more technical changes, there's one other small difference with the 1TB All-Digital Xbox Series X (Robot White) model doing the rounds. As highlighted by the Xbox subreddit, app
Talking Point Xbox & Nintendo Switch Owners, How Do You Split Your Third-Party Purchases?
Same question for Steam Deck owners too!
These days, there are more options than ever for playing third-party games across a wide range of devices. Xbox, PlayStation, PC, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck, ASUS ROG Ally, Lenovo Legion Go... even Android and iOS at times! If you own multiple versions of these, it suddenly becomes difficult to figure out...
News Xbox & Halo Veteran Leaves Netflix Games Following Closure Of AAA Studio
He was working on a major project that's now been shelved
A couple of years ago, Xbox and Halo veteran Joseph Staten announced that he was leaving Microsoft to embark on a new adventure, which ultimately ended up being a role on "Team Blue" at Netflix Games working on a new AAA project. Unfortunately, it's been confirmed to Game File this week that...
News Metal Slug Is Getting The 'Tactics' Treatment On Xbox This November
"A tribute to the iconic series"
We're definitely adding this one to the wishlist! Metal Slug Tactics has officially been confirmed for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S today, and it comes with a release window of Fall 2024. The game is a fresh spin on the Metal Slug formula in which you'll need to lead your squad to victory amidst...
News OG Xbox Creator Recalls 'Extraordinary' Story About The Launch That Left Him In Tears
"Is this real? Is this going to happen now?"
We always love hearing from the legend that is Seamus Blackley, and the original Xbox co-creator has been speaking to the LegendsNLeaders YouTube channel this week, where he's been discussing the launch of the OG console. There's a lot to dig into in the show itself, but we wanted to highlight a bit that...
News Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP Adds Xbox 'Performance Mode' In Latest Update
Alongside a ton of bug fixes
One of the downsides we mentioned in our "Not Bad" 6/10 review of Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP last month was that the game was riddled with bugs, but to the developer's credit, they've been very busy ironing those out in recent weeks. We've seen a couple of updates for the Xbox version of Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP over the...
Monday21st Oct 2024
Guide Black Ops 6 Preload Now Live - How To Download On Xbox One & Series X|S
Get ready for the Game Pass launch!
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 launches this week on Xbox Game Pass, and the team has now set preloads live across all platforms. The game is coming in at around 100GB on Xbox Series X - where you can download Black Ops 6 right now and get ready for Friday's launch. It's also available to preload on Xbox Series S and...
News 'Atomfall' Deep Dive Reveals What To Expect On Xbox Game Pass In Early 2025
It should be with us in just a few months!
We've been keeping a very close eye on Atomfall ever since it was revealed at the Xbox Games Showcase earlier this year, and that's not just because it looks really cool, but it's also being made by the Sniper Elite studio Rebellion! Up above, you can check out a brand-new deep dive into Atomfall's world,...
Review A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead (Xbox) - An Immersive Adventure That Demands Caution
Take it nice and slow
The A Quiet Place films have burst onto the scene in recent times to form a new horror franchise - with three entries spanning the last six years or so in the movie world. As the name suggests, this series centres around humans having to stay deadly quiet to survive, as an alien species threatens to wipe them out at even the...
News Alan Wake 2 Is Getting A Free 'Anniversary Update' On Xbox Series X And S
Remedy tells us what's in store
Last week's Xbox Partner Preview event gave us the release date for the Alan Wake 2 Lake House expansion, and today, Remedy has announced that all players will get access to the
News This Incredible Xbox Handheld Supports 1000+ Games, No Emulation Required
It even uses a real OG Xbox motherboard!
While we wait for Microsoft to reveal details on the Xbox handheld that's seemingly in the works, one Xbox fan has took it upon themselves to make a custom device based on the original console - and it looks incredible at first glance! This Xbox fan goes by the name of Redherring32 on social media, and as...
News Crimson Desert's Xbox Launch Was Reportedly Almost Delayed By Sony Exclusivity Deal
Don't worry though, it's not happening
Although we don't really talk about it very much here at Pure Xbox, Black Desert has been a very popular game over the years - the free-to-play MMORPG has racked up over 20 million players so far across all platforms. We're actually a lot more interested in the next game from developer Pearl Abyss, though,...
News Here's What The Reviews Are Saying About Sonic X Shadow Generations
First impressions based on the PS5 version
It's really crept up on us, but Sonic X Shadow Generations officially arrives on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S this Friday! As a result, we've got some early reviews to share with you, and they're looking pretty good so far. FYI, we had been planning for ages to review this one, and it's still something...
News Xbox Exec Dismisses Rumour That He Doesn't Care About Banjo-Kazooie
"It holds a special place in my heart"
Over the weekend, a video from YouTuber Puerta al Sótano began getting a lot of attention after they claimed that Xbox exec Aaron Greenberg used the phrase "nobody cares about Banjo-Kazooie" at a recent press event. The event was apparently for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, and the response was to the...
News Bloober Team Says It's Done Making 'Sh**ty Games' As It Prepares For Cronos: The New Dawn
"We want to show what we can do"
Polish developer Bloober Team dropped a bombshell at Xbox's Partner Preview event last week with the reveal of Cronos: The New Dawn - and it sounds like the upcoming Xbox title is a bit of a new dawn itself for the
News Microsoft Adds New Xbox Series X|S Dynamic Background For Black Ops 6 Launch Week
Feelin' like 2010 all over again
Yep, it's officially Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 launch week, and Microsoft is going all-out as it prepares for its first-ever COD launch on Xbox Game Pass. Following on from last week's new line of BO6 accessories comes a brand-new
Sunday20th Oct 2024
News Surprise! Black Myth: Wukong Has Been Rated For Xbox
Could an announcement be on the way?
It seems we've finally got an update about the Xbox version of Black Myth: Wukong. A rating for the Xbox version has been spotted on the ESRB, which hopefully means we might get an update about a release date for this version of the game soon. As you can see below, it's been rated 'T' for teen and contains...
Saturday19th Oct 2024
Feature These 40+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (October 21-25)
Including an absolutely MASSIVE Game Pass title!
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for October 21-25! The big release of next week is obviously Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 (which is also on Xbox Game Pass), while other highlights include Sonic X Shadow Generations, Fear The Spotlight,
Poll A Year Later, What Do You Think Of Alan Wake 2 Overall?
Did it live up to the hype for you?
Earlier this week, we were treated to the news that Alan Wake 2's Lake House DLC will be dropping next week on Xbox Series X and Series S, and therefore we thought our weekend poll should revolve around this popular sequel from 2023! Of course, Alan Wake 2 got off to an outstanding start with the critics when it...
News Lots Of Games Are Discounted By 90% On Xbox This Weekend (October 19-20)
Some great 80% and 85% discounts as well!
Looking for some cheap Xbox games on Xbox this weekend? Well, as usual we've got loads of 90% discounts that you might be interested in, including for the likes of Back 4 Blood, G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout, Battlefield 2042, Dead Island,
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 19-20)
How about some South Park on Game Pass?
Another weekend begins! There's lots to enjoy on Xbox over the next few days, including a bunch of recent Xbox Game Pass additions, a selection of Free Play Days titles, and the usual hundreds of new discounts on the Xbox Store! Here's what we'
Friday18th Oct 2024
News Two More Xbox Game Pass Titles Quietly Appear In October's 'Leaving Soon' List
Update: One of them has vanished already
Update: We mentioned below that we were suspicious about both of these, and it seems our spidey-senses may have been correct! Like a Dragon: Ishin! has now vanished from the "Leaving Soon" section, but DIRT 5 remains at the time of writing. We're keeping our fingers crossed that neither will depart on October...
Guide Xbox Game Pass In 2025: The Full List Of Everything Announced So Far
The complete list of all games
Xbox Game Pass is already starting to fill up for 2025, and if you're looking for a list of everything coming to Game Pass in 2025, you've come to the right place! Below, we've picked out the complete list of games announced for Xbox Game Pass in 2025 so far, and we'll keep updating this as more are announced ahead of...
News Xbox Shocktober Sale Now Live, 250+ Games Included This Year
"Spooky savings and creepy chills"
We'd been wondering when the Xbox Shocktober Sale would show up, and now it's suddenly appeared! The 2024 version of this sale features 250+ discounts, and there are some big titles that are well worth adding to your collection. This includes the likes of Resident Evil 4 (the remake) and Dragon's Dogma 2's Deluxe...
News Xbox's Phil Spencer Is Clearly Loving Metaphor: ReFantazio Right Now
How about you?
Metaphor: ReFantazio has been out for a week now on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, and we can confidently say it's one of our top games of 2024. It's so good that we even gave it an "Outstanding" 10/10 review here at Pure Xbox! Xbox boss Phil Spencer has clearly been loving his time with the game as well, as he took to the social...
Feature Ryse: Son Of Rome - The Story Behind This Classic Xbox One Launch Title
A visual stunner that kicked off a new generation
If you remember the launch of the Xbox One, you probably recall the intense hype surrounding Ryse: Son of Rome. It was to be a console seller - a visually stunning action-adventure title from original Far Cry developer Crytek, boasting next-gen graphics on an unprecedented scale. Indeed, Ryse still...
News Multiple Xbox Cloud Gaming Improvements Reportedly On The Way
Big updates are expected next month
There have been ongoing updates about Xbox Cloud Gaming recently, with reports and even some evidence suggesting Microsoft is gearing up to allow users to stream their games soon. Along with this, The Verge's senior editor Tom Warren has now shared some new information, revealing more about Microsoft's upcoming...
News Xbox Is Getting A Lot Of Praise For This Week's Partner Preview Showcase
"Easily the strongest yet"
Well, another Xbox Partner Preview is in the books! This week marked the third version of the showcase so far, and based on the reaction we've seen over the past 24 hours (well, slightly less), most Xbox fans seem to have enjoyed it. A quick browse on social media reveals that a lot of people really liked the surprise...
News 'Survival: Fountain Of Youth' Is Now On Xbox, And There's A Free Trial Too
It's already a top seller, despite technical issues
We'll admit, until we took a glance at the Xbox charts earlier today, we'd never heard of Survival: Fountain of Youth. It's clearly proving popular already though, as it's in the "Top Paid" section for both the UK and US as things stand. The game first launched on PC earlier this year, and on...
Poll How Often Do You Take Advantage Of Crossplay On Xbox?
We find ourselves using it quite a bit
These days, crossplay support is more prevalent than ever in our favourite multiplayer titles, and we have Xbox to thank for a lot of that - Phil Spencer and his team were heavily pushing the feature for years before it become commonplace. For a while, we tended to think of crossplay as something that you...
Thursday17th Oct 2024
News Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (October 17)
Including a day one release!
Welcome to another Xbox Game Pass update for October 2024! Today, we've got two new additions to the service - including a brand-new release in the form of MechWarrior 5: Clans. Here's some more information on that day one drop, alongside today's other Xbox Game Pass addition: Donut Co
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (October 17-20)
As part of your Xbox Game Pass subscription
Xbox Free Play Days is now live for the coming weekend, and we've got three big titles to get stuck into over the next few days - including two 2024 releases and Techland's zombie-slaying classic, Dying Light. Here's the full Xbox Free Play Days lineup this weekend: Dying Light ExoCross NBA 2K25...
Guide Call Of Duty Black Ops 6: Release Date, Release Times & Xbox Game Pass Details
Everything you need to know for BO6
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is one of Microsoft's biggest releases of the year, with the game's arrival fast approaching at the end of October. It's safe to say there's been quite a bit of hype behind this one - especially with its inclusion in Xbox Game Pass on day one. So, we're going to round up all of the...
News Phasmophobia Finally Has An Xbox Release Date, Arrives Later This Month
The popular online co-op horror game
It was all the way back in mid-2023 that the online co-op horror game Phasmophobia was first announced for Xbox, and although it's suffered numerous delays since then, we've finally now got a concrete release date for Series X and S! Yes, as announced at the Xbox Partner Preview showcase today, Phasmophobia will...
Roundup All The Reveals From October 2024's Xbox Partner Preview Showcase
Missed the event? Here's a recap
Missed the Xbox Partner Preview October 2024 showcase earlier today? No worries! You can always go back and watch the on-demand version for yourself, and we've also detailed all the important reveals in this article. The following list is everything that was revealed during the stream: Alan Wake 2: The Lake House...
News Dragon's Dogma 2 Performance Patch Adds New FPS Targets On Xbox Series X And S
Capcom has all the deets
Dragon's Dogma 2 was a huge hit for Capcom earlier this year, but one common community complaint was the game's performance - it was a bit all over the place at launch on pretty much every platform. Well, after multiple patches attempting to address this, the team has added new performance mode options on Xbox Series X and...
News Four Games Announced For Xbox Game Pass At October's Partner Preview Showcase
All coming to Game Pass on day one!
The October 2024 edition of the Xbox Partner Preview showcase featured a few Xbox Game Pass announcements, including a new shooter from Remedy called FBC: Firebreak along with the highly-anticipated Subnautica 2! Below, you'll find every
News Game Pass Members Are Getting An Exclusive Sale On Xbox This Week (October 15-22)
Hundreds of new deals are available
Update: The Xbox Shocktober Sale has since begun as well! We've rounded it up elsewhere on Pure Xbox: <related ids="173360"> Original story: We're still waiting on the big Xbox Shocktober Sale that's expected in the next couple of weeks, but before then, we've still got hundreds of new deals on the Xbox...
News 'Cronos: The New Dawn' Is An Xbox Horror Game From The Team Behind Silent Hill 2
Bloober Team is cookin'
One of the biggest surprises at the Xbox Partner Showcase today has been Cronos: A New Dawn - a fresh horror experience from the team that just delivered Silent Hill 2. While Konami's remake isn'
Live Watch October's 'Xbox Partner Preview' Showcase Here
Featuring multiple world premieres!
Welcome to the Xbox Partner Preview event for October 2024! This is the third version of the showcase we've seen so far, with the first debuting back in October of last year, and as the name suggests, it's focused around third-party games. It's set to last around 25 minutes in all, and here's a bit of what you...
News GOTY Contender 'Animal Well' Gets A Surprise Launch On Xbox Today
Not to be overlooked
Today's Xbox Partner Preview event featured a few big reveals (which we've covered in full here at Pure Xbox), but one that might have gone under the radar for many was the announcement of Animal Well, which is available now! Believe it or not, this is a genuine Game of the Year contender, rackin
News 'Blindfire' Is A New Arena Shooter Set In Darkness, Out Today On Xbox
"How would you play an FPS in the dark?"
We always get a shadow drop or two at the Xbox Partner Preview events, and one of them today was a new FPS called Blindfire, which takes the form of a multiplayer arena shooter where the game is set mostly in darkness. Available for £7.99 / $8.99 on the Xbox Store (with a free trial as well), Blindfi
News Hitman Dev Hopes New James Bond Game Will Become A 'Big Trilogy'
Project 007 stars a "young Bond for gamers"
Hitman developer IO Interactive has been working on 'Project 007' for a long time now and in a new interview, company boss Hakan Abrak has already teased the potential future of this new assignment. The hopes are that it can become a "big trilogy" in the long run
News Alan Wake 2's Lake House Expansion Floats Onto Xbox Series X|S Next Week
It's not a lake, it's an ocean
Remedy Entertainment has today unveiled the release date for its Alan Wake 2 Lake House expansion; the second add-on to 2023's Xbox horror hit Alan Wake 2. We're entering the Lake House on October 22nd, where things are bound to get weird and wacky in the world of Alan Wake. As part of
Poll How Would You Grade Today's Xbox Partner Preview Event?
Did you enjoy the show?
The dust is now beginning to settle on the Xbox Partner Preview showcase for October 2024! 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. So, all things considered, what grade...
News 'Mouse: P.I. For Hire' Brings Its Classic Art Style To Xbox In 2025
Who ordered this mouse?
Remember this 'Mouse' game that looks like Cuphead meets OG DOOM? Well, it's got a brand-new subtitle and a release window - Mouse: P.I. For Hire heads to Xbox Series X|S in 2025. Yep, the Xbox version now joins the PC release in arriving next calendar y
News Age Of Empires 2 New 'Chronicles: Battle For Greece' DLC Announced
Out next month
The Age of Empires team has today announced the next DLC for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition. It's officially titled Chronicles: Battle for Greece and will be released on November 14, 2024. This first chapter will introduce three new civilizations (Achaemenids, Athenians and Spartans) and also includes a 21-scenario campaign,...
News Control Spin-Off 'FBC: Firebreak' Brings Its Co-Op Shooter To Xbox In 2025
Coming to Game Pass on day one!
Today's Xbox Partner Preview showcase was concluded with a first look at FBC: Firebreak, which is a new three-player co-op shooter from Remedy Entertainment that essentially serves as a spin-off of the Control series. The game is described as easy to pick up and play, featuring "hectic co-op missions sh
Rumour Call Of Duty X Halo Crossover Apparently Got Axed
Leak says it was coming to MW3, so how about BO6?
With Activision now part of the Xbox family, there have been talks about all sorts of game franchises coming together and collaborating. We've already seen this with certain games, but one crossover we're yet to see is Call of Duty X Halo. According to the latest rumour, there was a point in time...
Wednesday16th Oct 2024
Rumour EA Interested In 'Fight Night' Revival Following Success Of Undisputed
"They know there's a market there"
One of the biggest Xbox releases of October has undoubtedly been the new boxing game Undisputed, and it sounds like EA has been paying attention to its success. Apparently, that means a new Fight Night game could be on the way! This is according to Insider Gaming journalist Mike Straw, who noted on the MSM podcast...
News Stalker 2's Final Previews Are Here, And It Sounds Like An Xbox Game Pass Treat
Coming to the service next month!
It's been a very long wait for the arrival of Stalker 2 on Xbox Game Pass, but we're in the final stretch now, which is very exciting indeed. The open world shooter is about a month away from launching, and today, a bunch of early previews have dropped - with the game sounding like a real treat to play. We'll round...
News Stalker 2 Dev Confirms Performance Targets For Xbox Series X|S Versions
We could see both aiming for 60FPS!
Stalker 2 is one of the most anticipated Xbox console exclusives we've seen in some time, and we've been eagerly awaiting details on how well the game will run on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S when it launches this November. Well, we've finally got some info on this! In a new interview with Windows Central,...
Guide Xbox Partner Preview Showcase (October 2024): Date, Start Times, And What To Expect
A new event to look forward to this week
As announced a few days ago, Xbox is hosting the third edition of its "Partner Preview" event this week, giving us a closer look at a bunch of third-party games that are either newly-released, or will be coming to Xbox at some point. In this guide, we've got all the details you need for October 2024's...
News Xbox Settles Lawsuit With 'Gamers' Who Tried To Sue Over Activision Blizzard Deal
It had been ongoing for nearly two years
Right, where to begin with this one?! If you cast your mind all the way back to December of 2022, you may remember a story here at Pure Xbox about a group of random "gamers" who were suing Microsoft over the company's attempt to acquire Activision Blizzard. Basically, the lawsuit claimed that the...
News Microsoft Unveils Huge Collection Of Call Of Duty Black Ops 6 Xbox Accessories
The controllers are available now!
Xbox is heading into the holiday season with a huge Call of Duty game on the horizon, and to celebrate the upcoming launch of Black Ops 6 on October 25th, the team has designed a bunch of new hardware accessories for fans to sink their teeth into. Within this Call of Duty collection, we've got some Xbox Design Lab...
News Dragon Age: The Veilguard Will Have A Performance Mode On Xbox Series S
Smooth 60FPS slicing
The release of EA's Dragon Age: The Veilguard is fast approaching, and we're starting to learn more and more about the title as we approach launch here. We always like to see how the Xbox versions are shaping up if we can, and a brief social media exchange has hinted at some positive signs for Xbox Series S. Developer BioWare's...
News Xbox Removes $1 Game Pass Trial As Black Ops 6 Launch Looms
Are we surprised?!
Microsoft regularly runs promotions for Xbox Game Pass, especially when trying to bring new subscribers into the fold. One of those promos is often a $1 introductory period for new members, but that option seems to have disappeared for now as Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 nears its Xbox Game Pass launch. Yep, spotted by CharlieIntel...
News Halo Infinite's Battle Royale Was Supposedly A 'Game Changer' Before It Was Cancelled At Xbox
"We loved playing it and working on it"
For months and months and months we heard about a Halo Infinite battle royale game being in development during the game's lifecycle. It was never formally acknowledged by Xbox, but some big sources spoke about it on multiple occasions - and now an official
News Ubisoft Insists There Are 'No Plans' To Shut Down F2P Shooter XDefiant
It previously reassured players the game wasn't dying
Ubisoft's free-to-play shooter XDefiant looked quite promising when it arrived earlier this year in May, but it's entered into an overcrowded market dominated by heavy-hitters like Call of Duty. Even since then, there have been claims about the game dropping off completely, and now the title's...
News South Park: The Fractured But Whole Is Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (October 16)
Ouch, that sounds painful
South Park comes to the Xbox Game Pass library today, folks! Yep, Ubisoft's 2017 adventure The Fractured But Whole heads to the service today across Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC and Xbox Cloud Gaming. If you've not played this title before, here's a quick introduction to your new Game Pass addition:
Tuesday15th Oct 2024
News Darksiders 2 Remaster Arrives On Xbox Series X|S To Impressive Reviews
A free upgrade if you own the Xbox One version
You might find a nice little freebie in your Xbox library today! That'll be the case if you own Darksiders 2: Deathinitive Edition for Xbox One anyway, as the free Xbox Series X|S upgrade is launching at some point in the next few hours. Ahead of the launch, we've seen a few select outlets sharing...
News These 10 Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (October 16 - November 5)
The second batch for October
We've been waiting a while for Microsoft to reveal the Xbox Game Pass lineup for the back-half of October 2024, and now we've finally got some details! Black Ops 6 is obviously in here, along with a few surprise additions. So, let's take a look - here's what's coming to Xbox Game Pass over the next couple of weeks:
News Microsoft's New Xbox Series X And S Consoles Are Available Starting Today
Choose from three new Xbox systems
Microsoft's new lineup of Xbox Series X and S consoles, which were announced back in the summer, are available now in select markets - with a second wave to follow on October 29th in other regions around the world. In both the UK and the US, these are all now live to purchase directly from Microsoft and other...
News Xbox Series X Teardown Shows New 2024 Models Are More Efficient
Internal tweaking
So, Microsoft's new Xbox Series X and S models are starting to roll out today (with more regions to follow), and while they look and perform similarly to the existing models, a new teardown video is showing some noticeable differences on the inside. Up above, tech YouTuber Austin Evans has taken a look at the internals of...
News Five Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass In Late October 2024
Update: Or possibly seven?
Update: Another two games could be leaving soon, as they've appeared in the list on the Xbox app: <related ids="173373"> Original story: Xbox has confirmed the second batch of titles leaving Xbox Game Pass in October 2024, with five games in total set to depart in a couple of weeks' time - including the like
Review Starship Troopers: Extermination (Xbox) - A Schlocky Good Time That Needs TLC ASAP
How'd ya like some bugs with your bugs, trooper?
There's been a lot of interest from console-exclusive gamers in the past 12 months-or-so in seeing Offworld's janky-but-fun Starship Troopers: Extermination make the leap from PC - where it's been in early access since mid-2023. Now, with a full 1.0 release finally in the wild, we've got a chance to...
News Dragon Age: The Veilguard File Size Revealed As Preloads Go Live On Xbox
Install now via the app!
Dragon Age: The Veilguard hits Xbox Series X and S this Halloween, and a couple of weeks out from launch, we have the game's file size revealed as preloading starts to go live. Regardless of whether you've bought the game or not, you can now pre-install The Veilguard on your console
News More Evidence Of Xbox Cloud Gaming's 'Stream Your Own Games' Feature Surfaces
"Stream games beyond Game Pass"
Following reports of Xbox Cloud Gaming allowing users to stream their own games very soon, we've now got more evidence of this rollout surfacing online. As highlighted by The Verge, a developer behind 'Better xCloud script' has seemingly discovered references to "stream your own games" on Microsoft and Xbox pages...
News 'Neva' Debuts To Fantastic Reviews As Xbox Series X|S Version Arrives
They're neva this good?!
We've had our eye on indie gem Neva lately as it fast approaches its Xbox launch - the follow-up to 2018's Gris has looked rather appealing since it was first announced. Well, the game comes out today, and the early reviews are incredibly positive so far. We're looking at an overall score of 86 on Metacritic and an...
Review Aaero 2 - A Top-Tier Xbox Console Exclusive For Fans Of Rhythm Games
Crank your speakers up to 11 for this one
Back in 2021, Xbox fans were treated to a new Games with Gold addition in the form of Aaero. It had actually been available on the platform since 2017, but its GwG inclusion quickly opened it up to a much larger audience. At the time, we told Pure Xbox readers that Aaero was "well worth a download" via the...
Monday14th Oct 2024
News Hallmark Launches Halo Master Chief Ornament For Christmas
Chief is for life, but also for Christmas
As we steamroll through October, it's becoming that time of year where the Christmas goodies start to roll out, and there's always a neat Xbox prezzie or two floating around at this time of year. Following on from its original Xbox ornament, Hallmark has just released a Halo Master Chief Christmas ornament,...
News Rare Boss To Become New Head Of Xbox Game Studios
The team's current leader is retiring
Rare boss Craig Duncan is set to become the new leader over at Xbox Game Studios, with current XGS head Alan Hartman set to retire, per GamesIndustry.biz. Hartman only took on the role in 2023 after leading Forza developer Turn 10 for a number of years. Duncan will go down a similar route, af
Guide New World Aeternum: Xbox Release Date, Release Times, FAQ & Early Impressions
Amazon's new open-world RPG launches this week
We've got some cool Xbox releases on the way this week, including one that should prove particularly popular in the form of Amazon Games' New World: Aeternum. This is a game that was all the rage a few years ago, and to be honest we never thought we'd see it on Xbox - but now we're just a few hours away...
News Three Call Of Duty Titles Are Coming To Xbox Cloud Gaming, Including Black Ops 6
A first for the series!
Microsoft has today announced some of its plans for Call of Duty on Xbox Cloud Gaming. Beginning with the launch of Black Ops 6 later this month, the series will be making its Xbox Cloud Gaming debut across three separate titles. Those titles are the aforementioned Black Ops 6 (of course), alongside last year's
Guide Xbox Adds More Perks For Game Pass Ultimate Members (October 2024)
The month continues with more new freebies!
A new month means a new selection of Xbox Game Pass Perks, and although we're hoping for more surprises over the final couple of weeks, we've already got lots of freebies to bring to your attention - including two free movies! <related ids="172766"> Admittedly, some of these are actually carrying...
News Xbox To Host New 'Partner Preview' Showcase This Week
A fresh look at some new third-party games
Since Xbox debuted the format this time last year, we've seen two Xbox Partner Preview events over the past 12 months, and we're about to get a third this week - once again focusing entirely on third-party games. So, mark this date and time in your calendar - Thursday, October 17th at 10am PT / 1pm ET /...
Talking Point How Do You Feel About Xbox's ActiBlizz Deal One Year On?
Yes, the deal closed a year ago!
It feels like forever since Xbox first announced its plans to buy out Activision Blizzard, but it's actually only been one year since the deal finally closed in October 2023. Yep, after a long old fight with multiple regulatory bodies around the globe, Microso
Rumour Everwild Development Is 'Going Well' At Xbox Studio Rare
The game was announced half a decade ago
Almost five years ago now, Rare announced Everwild, its next major title after the arrival of Sea Of Thieves. To this day, we've not really been given a detailed look at the game, but a new rumour suggests that development on the title is now progressing well at the British studio. Coming from Windows...
News Hogwarts Legacy Isn't Finished Yet, New DLC Reportedly In The Works
To be released alongside a new Definitive Edition
Hogwarts Legacy has undoubtedly been one of the most popular Xbox releases of the past few years, and we've been surprised to see such little extra content released for it - although apparently that's set to change in the future. According to a report from Insider Gaming, a "Definitive Edition" of...
News Xbox Has Two 'Truck Simulator' Games In The UK Charts Right Now
This is getting out of hand, now there are two of them!
Just under a year ago, the developer "Aerosoft" released a game called Truck and Logistics Simulator on Xbox, and we've been seeing it on the UK charts ever since. This is a game that keeps finding its way back in the top paid titles. Now, seemingly out of nowhere, they've released another one...
Saturday12th Oct 2024
News Six Games Are Confirmed For Xbox Game Pass In November 2024 So Far
An early look at what's ahead
It's been a particularly quiet month for Xbox Game Pass in October so far, with very little confirmed for the next couple of weeks at the time of writing - all we have is MechWarrior 5: Clans and the big addition of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. Looking ahead to November 2024 though, we've actually got six games
Feature These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (October 14-18)
Including another new Game Pass title!
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for October 14-18! We've got another busy few days ahead of us, with the likes of New World: Aeternum, Unknown 9: Awakening and the new version of Darksiders 2 on the way, wh
News Xbox Cloud Gaming Will Reportedly Let You Stream Your Own Games Very Soon
"Thousands" of titles set to be supported eventually
Following yesterday's news that Xbox would start selling games "directly" on the Android app as of this November, we've now got another update to share this weekend. The Verge has been told by "sources familiar with Microsoft's plans" that the tech giant is apparently getting ready to test the...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 12-13)
How about the incredible Metaphor: ReFantazio?
Hooray for the weekend! You'll find plenty of things to check out on Xbox over the next couple of days, including a few new Xbox Game Pass titles, a bunch of Free Play Days offerings, some great deals on the Xbox Store, and multiple new releases that we've been enjoying rec
Friday11th Oct 2024
It's finally on Xbox!
We've been waiting eons for Starship Troopers: Extermination to come to Xbox after a pretty successful PC launch, and now the time has finally arrived. This Starship Troopers romp is out now on Xbox, and despite a lack of reviews from critics on day one, we do have a good batch of impressions from over on the Xbox S
News Forza Motorsport Celebrates One Year Anniversary With Major Update
New mode, track, cars and more!
Xbox developer Turn 10 has revealed its plans for Forza Motorsport Update 13, which arrives in and around the game's one year anniversary. This is a pretty chunky update for the team's latest Forza title, with a new mode, new track, three free cars and more coming to players next week. Forza Motorsport Update 13 will...
Guide Xbox Dolby Atmos Games: New 'Master List' Reveals Over 100 Supported Titles
Based on multiple years of testing
We've mentioned a few times how some of Microsoft's tags on the Xbox Store don't always align with reality - as a result, it's hard to create proper lists for things like mouse and keyboard games and Xbox Play Anywhere titles. This is also the case for Xbox games that support Dolby Atmos, but fortunately, a group...
News Lots Of Games Are Discounted By 90% On Xbox This Week (October 8-15)
In fact, some are even reduced by 95%!
Looking for some cheap Xbox games in this week's Xbox sales (October 8-15)? Well, the list of 90% (and 95%!) discounts for the next few days is looking very large indeed, with some major titles included - such as Back 4 Blood, Middle-earth: Shadow of War, Inside, Limbo and many Sherlock Holmes games! In the...
News Xbox Fan Shows Off White Digital Series X Ahead Of Upcoming Launch
They've managed to get one early!
Earlier this year, Microsoft unveiled three new Xbox Series X|S console revisions as the company planned to refresh its lineup this holiday season - and one of them appears to have gotten out early. Posted over on Reddit, one fan has managed to get their hands on the white, all-digital Xbox Series X earlier than...
Review Metaphor: ReFantazio - Atlus Proves It's Still The King of JRPG-Land
School's Out
It seems odd now, looking back, that we hadn't really been particularly excited for Metaphor: ReFantazio over the past couple of months. Maybe it's the fact we've played so many Persona revamps and remakes lately, but something or other has had us feeling as though a return to similar JRPG ground was gonna take a lot of digging in,...
News Xbox To Start Selling Games 'Directly' On Android App Next Month (US)
Court ruling forces Google to "open up" its mobile store
Well, here's an interesting development - Microsoft will be updating its Xbox app on Android devices next month to allow US users to purchase as well as play Xbox games on their mobile devices. This follows a US court ruling this week which stops the requirement of Google Play Billing for app...
News Limited Run Is Releasing Seven Physical 'Yakuza' Games For Xbox
"A series of premium physical releases"
We've got some cool news to share about the Yakuza / Like a Dragon franchise today! Limited Run has announced that every game in the Yakuza series will be getting a physical version for Xbox (as well as PlayStation and PC), with pre-orders starting today for Yakuza 0 and Yakuza Kiwami. There are two versions...
News Tomb Raider 4-6 Remastered Is Real, Comes To Xbox In February 2025
Here we go!
Today, seemingly out of nowhere, Tomb Raider 4-6 Remastered has been announced and is coming to Xbox in February 2025. Yep, exactly a year after Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered dropped, the next three games in the series will soon be brushed up and playable on Xbox consoles. Pre-orders are live for the bundle at $29.99, and just like this...
News Xbox Action-RPG 'The First Berserker: Khazan' Has A Free Beta Test This Weekend
Available until late on Sunday!
Way back in March, we brought news of The First Berserker: Khazan - a "hardcore action-RPG" bound for Xbox consoles next year. Well, quite a ways ahead of that final release, we have a free beta on Xbox Series X right now! First off, it's worth noting that this specific build of the game isn't available for Xbox...
Interview NHL 25 - A New Season Begins On Xbox Series X|S
EA talks to us about this year's gameplay innovations
Hockey season has officially begun, and that means we've obviously got a new version of EA's NHL series to check out. NHL 25 dropped on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S last week, and there's even a 10 hour free trial for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and EA Play members - we've already blasted through...
Thursday10th Oct 2024
News One Lucky Xbox Owner Could Become A Millionaire With Microsoft Rewards
"The Ultimate Giveaway"
If you're a big user of Microsoft Rewards like we are, you're probably well aware of the various sweepstakes that Microsoft hosts on there - competitions where you can submit your Rewards points for a chance at winning the prize. These usually aren't worth it for the most part in our opinion, but we'll make an exception for...
Review Undisputed (Xbox) - Finally, The Wait For A New Boxing Game Is Over
Update: Our final score is in!
Update: This review was originally "in-progress" while we tested out the multiplayer side of things, and has now been updated with an new paragraph about the online experience along with a final "Good" score of 7/10. What happened to all the boxing games on Xbox? That's a question we've been asking for the past...
News Xbox Game Pass Adds New MechWarrior Title Next Week, FM25 Delayed To March
A bit of good news, a bit of bad news
We've had to shift our big 2024 Xbox Game Pass guide around a little bit today! The good news is that we've got a brand-new addition to Game Pass in October - MechWarrior 5: Clans. The bad news is that the highly-anticipated November title, Football Manager 25, has suffered a significant delay to March 2025.
Deals Get Discounted Xbox Game Pass Subscriptions, Gift Cards And More In The Pure Xbox Sale
Update: Sale ends soon!
Update: Here's a quick reminder that our store sale comes to an end on Friday 11th October. You have until the end of Friday to secure any discounts that take your fancy – enjoy! Original Article: If you're looking to pick up some discounted Xbox store credit or find some tempting deals on Xbox Game Pass, our very own...
News Black Ops 6 Leaked Physical Copy Hints At Huge File Size On Xbox
Clear those hard drives!
It shouldn't come as much of a surprise, but it sounds like the install size for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is going to be fairly darn chunky, folks. Leaked copies have appeared online for the Xbox version, with the back of the box stating that users will need 137GB of storage space to install the title. Now, these...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (October 10-13)
As part of Xbox Game Pass!
Xbox's latest Free Play Days lineup is now officially live, with Microsoft giving us a good four games to play for free over the course of the weekend. The clear headliner this week is 2K's Mafia 3, which brings some open-world Louisiana-flavoured shenanigans to the program. Here's your full Xbox Free Play Days lineup...
News Xbox's 10 Top-Rated Games Of The Year Are Matching Very Closely To 2023
Just one point in it!
2023 was a corker of a year on Xbox. We had some amazing releases that led to a record-breaking year for video games on Metacritic - at least for the last 20 years anyway. Having said that, 2024 is looking pretty bloody good as well, and the aggregate platform has the numbers to prove it. Last year's top 10 contained some...
Poll Which Of These Is Your Favourite 343 Industries Halo Game?
As we move on to 'Halo Studios'
So, alongside Xbox's big push towards an Unreal Engine 5 shaped future for Halo, Microsoft's long-term steward of the franchise will be no more - in name anyway. Yep, 343 Industries will soon become Halo Studios, which poses the question - which is the best Halo game that 343 has produced? We're going t
News PS1 Cult Classic 'Star Wars: Jedi Power Battles' Is Officially Getting An Xbox Version
A surprise to be sure, but a welcome one
Aside from the botched launch of the Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection, we've really been loving what Aspyr has been doing with all these classic Star Wars ports in recent years, and we're getting another one in January 2025! They're really digging into the pile this time with a port of Star Wars...
News New Rumour Claims 'Halo Infinite 2' Slipspace Project Was Axed
It wouldn't be a surprise given the swap to UE5
Microsoft announced major news earlier this week - revealing the rebrand of 343 as 'Halo Studios' and that future Halo titles would be developed on Unreal Engine 5 going forward. Now, a new "exclusive" from 'Rebs Gaming' has reportedly shed light on the lead up to this big change and what might have...
News Highly-Rated Puzzler 'Inscryption' Is Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (October 10)
'Overwhelmingly Positive' reviews on Steam!
Although it's been a fairly quiet month for Xbox Game Pass additions so far, we do have a new arrival today in the form of Inscryption from Devolver Digital. This is a game that aims to be a big old mix of "deckbuilding roguelike, escape-room style puzzles, and psychological horror", which sounds like...
Wednesday9th Oct 2024
Guide Off The Grid: Xbox Release Date Details, And How To Get Early Access On Series X
This game is quickly going viral
Have you heard about this game called Off The Grid yet? It's been getting a lot of attention over the past few days, with some of the biggest video personalities lining up to stream it, and you can actually play it for free right now on Xbox. That said, it's been a bit of a weird release so far, and the full version...
Update: Black Friday up next!
Update: And that's the end of another Amazon Prime Day event! Be sure to check out our guides to the best deals this Black Friday and the best gifts to give this Christmas for more shopping inspiration: <related ids="124034,157170"> Original Article [Tues, 8th Oct]: Amazon Prime Day is back once again, with its...
Feature Xbox's Internet Browser Is So Good, It's Changed The Way I Watch TV
It really doesn't get enough praise
Back in 2021, it was announced that Xbox consoles would finally be getting a proper version of the modern Microsoft Edge internet browser, with the previous version having stagnated on the Xbox One over multiple years. By September it was officially available to the public, and the number of improvements that it...
News Bethesda Unveils Custom Indiana Jones Xbox Series X Console
But you can't buy it, of course
As we fast approach the Xbox debut of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle this December, Bethesda has whipped up a cool custom console for fans to try and get their hands on. It's big, it's gold, and it has a leather-effect controller to go with it. As you probably guessed, this is part of another Xbox sweepstakes...
Report Xbox Will 'Refresh' Its Official Wireless Headset Later This Month
And it'll apparently cost more money
A new report has landed today that suggests Microsoft is looking to refresh its official wireless headset for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. According to outlet dealabs, this new version of the 2021 headset is coming to market later this month - starting in Europe. Now, what's strange here is that well-known...
News Starfield Design Director Defends Shattered Space DLC After Mixed Reviews
"I’m also very proud of Shattered Space. We all are."
Bethesda's first big DLC pack for Starfield arrived at the tail end of last month, and in the wake of some mixed reviews, the studio's design director has responded to some of the criticism levelled at the Shattered Space expansion. In a lengthy exchange over on Twitter, Bethe
Review Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero (Xbox) - A Super Take On Budokai Tenkaichi
Your wish has been granted
Dragon Ball fighting games have a rich history, but one series that has arguably ascended above the rest is Budokai Tenkaichi. Since the original title was released on the PlayStation 2 in 2005, these games (known as the ‘Sparking!’ series in Japan) have been expanded upon – recreating the legendary battles and...
News Goat Simulator: Remastered Licks Its Way To Xbox Game Pass Next Month
Celebrating 10 years since the series began
You know what? November's Xbox Game Pass lineup is looking pretty stacked right now! It's been added to again today in the form of Goat Simulator: Remastered, which is heading to Series X and Series S on November 7th. Why exactly are we getting a remaster for this game? Well, even the official blurb...
News EA Reveals Info On All Six Difficulty Levels In Dragon Age: The Veilguard
The accessibility options are vast in BioWare's new game
In case you'd forgotten, October is the month of Dragon Age: The Veilguard! EA and BioWare's game launches for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on October 31st, and therefore the marketing has really ramped up as of late. This week, EA has been talking about the extensive accessibility options...
News A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead Is Bringing Back This Long-Lost Xbox Kinect Feature
Who remembers this?!
A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead is coming to Xbox consoles next week, and in the run up to launch, the team at Saber Interactive have unveiled a neat feature that we thought had been left behind with Xbox Kinect a decade ago. Basically, the upcoming horror title will feature an optional 'Microphone Noise Detection' mechanic -...
Tuesday8th Oct 2024
News 2011's 'FEAR 3' Becomes A Top-Seller On Xbox Following Major Price Cut
You can't beat a classic!
Ever since it was introduced back in 2015, Xbox's modern-day backwards compatibility program has proved that despite the Xbox 360 and original Xbox being so old at this point, a lot of people still want to play those games. The latest example arrives in the form of the Xbox 360's FEAR 3, which was released back in 2011...
News Xbox Game Patches Should Appear Quicker After New Console Update
Starting with Xbox Insiders
Microsoft has detailed a new Xbox Insider update that aims to improve the way its consoles pull patches when connected online. The update, which is out now and will roll out to all users soon, "addresses an issue where checking for updates would take much longer than expected or would not load at all". Basically, if...
Reaction Red Dead Redemption Definitely Deserves A 60FPS Update On Xbox
PC and PS5 players will be better off!
Well, it's happening folks, Red Dead Redemption is officially coming to PC after almost 15 years as a console exclusive. Taken at face value this is great news — and long overdue, might we add — but as Xbox fans, we can't help but be a little miffed at one thing that's just occurred to us. RDR on PS5 and PC...
News Forza Horizon 5 Makes It Easier To Acquire Cars From Past Updates
Horizon Backstage returns!
Playground Games is unleashing yet another Forza Horizon 5 update this week, and it introduces a welcome feature - now that the 2021 racer has had so many updates over the last three years or so. Returning from Forza Horizon 4 is 'Horizon Backstage'; a feature that basically allows you to acquire old cars that you may...
News Xbox Series X|S Now UK's Second Best-Selling Consoles In 2024 As Nintendo Switch Falls Away
Year-on-year console sales are down
Although Xbox Series X|S sales news hasn't always been the most positive in recent months, a new set of UK data from GamesIndustry.biz shows that the platform is now in 2nd place when it comes to console sales in 2024. Yep, the outlet reports that while PS5 is comfortably in pole position for sales in the region,...
News This Xbox 1TB Expansion Card Is Now Cheaper Than Ever At Amazon
As part of Prime Big Deal Days
For the past four years we've been waiting and waiting for the Xbox Expansion Cards to come down in price, and although it has happened, it's been a very gradual process. The biggest shift came when Western Digital announced it was making its own brand of Xbox Expansion Cards, meaning there were now two manufacturers...
News Remastered LEGO Harry Potter Collection Gets 50% Discount For Existing Owners On Xbox
It's out today for Series X and S
Well, we've barely heard anything about it since it was announced back in early September, but the remastered version of the LEGO Harry Potter Collection is officially available today on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S! You can buy it right now from the Xbox Store if you want to, with the price being £32.99 /...
News Xbox 'Seasonal Savings' Sale Includes Hundreds Of Discounted Games
And there are other new sales too!
We always look forward to Tuesday because of the new deals on Xbox! Today, we're being treated to a large new "Seasonal Savings" sale along with an ID@Xbox Best Rated sale and the usual Xbox Game Pass exclusive discounts. There's a whole lot to discover by heading over to the "Deals" section of the Microsoft Store...
Talking Point Does Xbox's 'New Dawn' For Halo Mean The Series Will Come To PS5?
Let the speculation begin
Xbox has only just rebranded 343 Industries to 'Halo Studios' in the wake of the series' big Unreal Engine 5 revolution - and already the speculation is out there that this hints at a strong push towards a PS5 release. That speculation may partly derive from previous reports suggesting Xbox was working on a Halo: Combat...
News Black Ops 6 'The Story So Far' Intro Lands To Ease You In On Xbox Game Pass
Catch up on Black Ops
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is about to make its big bombastic debut on Xbox Game Pass in just a few short weeks here, and ahead of that huge launch, the team at Treyarch has thrown together a 'Story So Far' trailer to catch you up on the story of Black Ops. As usual, we've thrown this trailer up above for you to feast your eyes...
Monday7th Oct 2024
Guide Undisputed: Release Date And Release Times For Xbox Series X|S
Details for the standard and Deluxe WBC editions
The reviews have officially landed for the upcoming launch of Undisputed today, and here at Pure Xbox we've had plenty of good things to say about it - it's just so nice to have a proper boxing game on Xbox again! We know there's a lot of demand for this one, so we thought we'd put together a quick...
Feature 10 Xbox Games That Are Surprisingly Valuable At CEX In The UK
If you've got any of these, they might be worth a trade-in!
We don't know about you, but we love browsing retro gaming shops here in the UK. To be honest, CEX isn't our favourite way to buy things (the indie stores are preferred when we can find them!), but it's easily the most mainstream chain when it comes to buying classic original Xbox and Xbox...
News Xbox Teases Anniversary Celebrations For Halo: The Master Chief Collection This November
"Celebrating 10 years on 11/11"
During Xbox's new Halo ViDoc, which we've thrown up above for your viewing pleasure, there appears to be a slight tease for The Master Chief Collection ahead of its upcoming 10-year anniversary - despite the rest of the video focusing on the future of the series on Un
News Halo Enters 'New Dawn' With New Studio Name, Engine And Games
'Halo Studios' is developing multiple games on UE5
Before kicking off the 2024 Halo World Championships, Microsoft announced a "new dawn" for the Halo series - with 343 Studios rebranding (and expanding) as Halo Studios while also revealing a new game engine and a new philosophy. Going forward, the Halo series will now run on Unreal Engine 5. All...
News Halo Dev Explains Decision Behind Ditching Its Old Game Engine
Slipspace is no more
Xbox has announced that its Halo team is making massive changes moving forward, not only re-branding to 'Halo Studios' but also moving to an entirely new game-making toolset with Unreal Engine 5. This means that what was 343 Industries is completely ditching its proprietary 'Slipspace Engine' used to develop Halo Infinite - and...
News Xbox Game Pass's Newest Addition Is Perfect For Achievement Hunters
An extremely easy 1000 gamerscore
It's going under the radar today, but we've got a new addition to Xbox Game Pass! It's arrived in the form of Mad Streets, which is a physics-based fighting game that seems to have plenty in common with Gang Beasts and Party Animals. If the trailer, the description and the "Very Positive" Steam rating aren't enough...
News Starfield Taught Us That Fans 'Really' Want Elder Scrolls 6, Jokes Bethesda
But the team also feels great about Starfield's future
It's been over a year now since Starfield became arguably the biggest first-party launch of the entire Xbox Series X|S era, and obviously we've seen the arrival of the first major expansion (Shattered Space) this month as well. As a result, Bethesda has been talking to various outlets about the...
Reaction Halo Is Still Xbox's Baby, And It's Time For The Series To Shine On UE5
All engines are a-go
So, there we have it - Halo is about to enter "a new dawn" at Microsoft as the team switches focus to developing multiple Unreal Engine 5 Halo titles. It's a bold step for everyone involved, and it marks a massive change since the development and post-launch support of Halo Infinite. While exactly what this future looks like...
Roundup Metaphor: ReFantazio Is An Xbox GOTY Candidate As Early Reviews Roll In
We're looking at a mega hit!
Last week, we posted about the first review for Metaphor: Refantazio and how it's getting eager fans hyped for the full release - and, well, it's looking like that hype was more than merited. The broader review embargo has now lifted, and we have a bunch of reviews rolling in for Atlus's new JPRG. Here at Pure Xbox...
News Alien: Isolation Is Officially Getting A Sequel, SEGA Announces
"Today, I’m delighted to confirm..."
Out of nowhere, just as the game becomes 10 years old, Creative Assembly and SEGA have announced that Alien: Isolation is officially getting a sequel. The 2014 horror effort has gone on to become a real fan-favourite over the years, and players will no-doubt be delighted by this announcement. Taking to social...
Sunday6th Oct 2024
Guide Xbox Game Pass: Easy Achievements & Fastest Completions
20+ games with easy Xbox achievements to boost your Gamerscore
What are the best Xbox Game Pass Games for earning quick, easy Xbox achievements? Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass service is on fire these days with a steady stream of AAA big-hitters and excellent indie titles being released on an almost weekly basis. There are, quite literally, too many...
Saturday5th Oct 2024
Feature These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (October 7-11)
Including two new Game Pass titles
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for October 7-11! We've got some huge new releases dropping over the next few days including Metaphor: ReFantazio, DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO, Starship Troopers: Extermination and boxing game Undisputed, whil
News Here's What Might Be Leaving Xbox Game Pass In November 2024
Some early predictions!
Update: Microsoft has now begun confirming the games leaving Xbox Game Pass in November 2024. We'll continue to update this guide accordingly when our predictions turn out to be correct - they're marked in bold in the table. <related ids="173987,174591"> What's leaving Xbox Game Pass in November 2024? Well, Microsoft...
News Halo Infinite Is Getting Third-Person Mode Later This Year
Three years after launch!
Woah, this isn't something we expected to see logging on this morning! As part of a recent 343 Industries livestream, the team has revealed that third-person mode is coming to Halo Infinite this November! Yep, a full three years on from release, third-person gameplay feels like a pretty major feature to be adding to...
Talking Point Which Xbox Games Have The Best Box Art?
Is there anything that stands out in particular to you?
Regardless of whether your Xbox library is predominately physical or digital these days, there's one thing that all games still need in 2024 - some eye-catching box art. It's the first thing you see on both the Xbox Store and on the highstreet! You only get one chance to make a first...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 5-6)
How about some Sifu on Xbox Game Pass?
The weekend begins! There's lots to enjoy on Xbox over the next couple of days, including some new Xbox Game Pass additions, a couple more Free Play Days titles, a free beta for
Friday4th Oct 2024
News Thrustmaster's New 'HEART' Xbox Controller Is Focused On Eliminating Stick Drift Entirely
"Performance that defies time"
If there's one thing you can always count on in the world of Xbox, it's companies releasing new controllers! Today, Thrustmaster has unveiled the HEART controller, which is officially now available to pre-order. The big focus for this controller is "eliminating stick drift completely", which is achieved with special...
Guide Is Silent Hill 2 Remake Coming To Xbox? Here's Everything We Know So Far
It's PlayStation-only for now, but not forever
Will Silent Hill 2 come to Xbox one day? Well, Konami's upcoming remake is a highly anticipated PS5 and PC title launching this month, but at the moment those are the only confirmed platforms. However, one of the game's pre-release trailers suggests that might change in the future. So, here's...
News Xbox Game Pass Members Can Claim Two Free Movies This Halloween
But only in certain regions
Halloween is almost upon us, and Xbox is celebrating the occasion by giving away two movies for FREE as part of October 2024's Xbox Game Pass Perks! There's inevitably a catch though... they're only available in certain regions. In fact, we have a feeling it's only Xbox users in the United States that can claim Saw and...
News DOOM 1+2 Treated To Surprise Xbox Update, Here Are The Patch Notes
Live now on Xbox Game Pass!
We didn't really expect August's release of DOOM + DOOM 2 to get many updates post-release, but Bethesda is clearly taking it seriously, with a pretty sizable patch added to the game on Xbox (and other platforms) earlier today. Perhaps the biggest highlight for many here is that cheats are now accessible via the pause...
Roundup Diablo 4: Vessel Of Hatred Gets Great Reviews Ahead Of Xbox Launch
Base game on Xbox Game Pass
Diablo 4's huge Vessel of Hatred DLC expansion arrives next week, and the team's review embargo is now up, which means a selection of early impressions are becoming available online. We'll run through a bunch of these early reviews and round them up down below, but the general gist here is that folks are liking this...
Report Ubisoft Is Considering A Buyout From Tencent & Partners
The Guillemot family said to be involved
You may have read reports recently on the state of Ubisoft and its financials following the release of Star Wars Outlaws - heck, it all seems to have had an effect on Assassin's Creed Shadows and its sudden delay. Well, it sounds like the company could massively change course in the future, if a new
Review The Patrick Star Game (Xbox) - SpongeBob's Best Character Deserved Better
Bikini bottom of the barrel
Are ya ready, kids? To be honest, probably not. Following on from last year's The Cosmic Shake, the SpongeBob IP is back again for another Xbox outing - this time starring everyone's favourite cartoon starfish, Patrick Star. However, this SpongeBob spin-off really does feel like cutting room floor leftovers after the last...
News Phasmophobia Available To Wishlist On Xbox Ahead Of 'Halloween Season' Release
It's coming very soon!
After initially aiming for a console release in late 2023 before a last-minute delay, it looks like ghost-hunting romp Phasmophobia is actually about to come out on Xbox Series X and S. Taking to social media, the dev team has announced that wishlisting is officially live for the game on Xbox. You can head on over
Talking Point Which Licensed Games Deserve A Comeback On Xbox?
There are so many to choose from!
The licensed game landscape feels quite different today to what it once did, with Marvel and DC tie-ins being some of the major licensed game efforts that still get lots of care and attention in the modern era. However, after just playing through The Patrick Star Game and ultimately being very disappointed in it,...
News Star Wars Outlaws Patch 'Tweaks' Stealth Again, Improves Performance On Xbox
Update 1.2 is here
Ubisoft has just dropped another Star Wars Outlaws patch, and there are some notable improvements tucked into the game's 1.2 update on Xbox. In a similar vein to the first big patch last month, the team at Massive Entertainment has again tweaked the game's stealth mechanics, alongside making a bunch of other changes and...
News Xbox Japan Takes Us Through A Tokyo Game Show Journey, Featuring Phil Spencer
The boss got busy playing Xbox in Japan
Earlier this week, we spotted Phil Spencer re-emerging on social media with a bunch of TGS 2024 content, and now Xbox Japan has pulled back the curtain on the Xbox boss's trip to the Japanese gaming convention. Posting on Xbox Wire, the Japanese arm of the site has shared an inside look at what Phil,...
Thursday3rd Oct 2024
News Lots Of Games Are Discounted By 90% On Xbox This Week (October 1-8)
Including KCD and the best LEGO Star Wars game (yeah, we said it!)
Looking for some cheap Xbox games in this week's Xbox sales (October 1-8)? As usual we've got a lot that's been discounted by 90% for the next few days, including some very popular titles such as Kingdom Come: Deliverance and Need for Speed Heat. The UK gets some LEGO-specific 90%...
News Five More EA Games Will Close Their Servers In November 2024
About a month left to play these online!
(Update - Thu 3rd Oct, 2024): We're now just about a month away from these games going offline for good on Xbox, so here's a quick reminder before they're no longer playable! FIFA 22 goes offline on November 4th, while the Xbox 360 versions of Battlefield 3, Battlefield 4 and Battlefield Hardline
Feature 10 Great Games That Have Been Added To Xbox Play Anywhere In 2024
Why aren't you marketing this, Xbox?!
We never hear anything about Xbox Play Anywhere these days. Well, Phil Spencer has mentioned it on occasion and how it basically has lost its way over the years, but let's be fair - it's actually had a pretty good 2024 overall! For those who aren't in the know, Xbox Play Anywhere refers to games that are...
Poll Are You Still Buying Starfield Shattered Space After The Early Reviews?
It's getting a mixed reception so far
Starfield Shattered Space has been out for a few days now, which means a small selection of early reviews have started to trickle out online. Heading on over to aggregate platforms like Metacritic and OpenCritic, early impressions seem quite mixed, and we're wondering if this has put you off from buying the...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (October 3-6)
As part of Xbox Game Pass!
Xbox Free Play Days has arrived for the first weekend of October! This week, we have a selection of two titles to choose from, with one of them being a 2024 title in The Land Beneath Us. Anyway, here's the full Free Play Days lineup this week: Matchpoint: Tennis Championships The Land Beneath Us You'll need a...
News Jedi: Survivor's New Port Hits The Charts, Despite The Xbox One Being 11 Years Old
There's life in the old dog yet
We're just about the approach the 11-year anniversary of the Xbox One's launch, and we're still getting games for it! In fact, EA just released a new version of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor for the console, and it seems to be selling pretty well. How do we know? Well, looking at the "Top Paid" charts in the UK earlier...
News Xbox Boss Phil Spencer Gets Busy Meeting Loads Of Japanese Devs At TGS 2024
Square Enix, Konami, Capcom and more!
It was a busy old Tokyo Game Show for Xbox, with the team delivering a jam-packed showcase full of new reveals from Japanese studios last week. However, TGS is also a bit of an industry get together in the region, and boss Phil Spencer has been making good use of his time over in Tokyo. Posting out to Instagram...
News Stalker 2 Gets Feature-Length 'Making Of' Documentary In Partnership With Xbox
"This is us. This is our story."
We're now just a month away from the highly-anticipated release of Stalker 2 on Xbox Game Pass, and as we approach its November 20th release date, Xbox and GSC Game World have unveiled a feature-length documentary about it. With the dev team being based in Ukraine, much has been said about the difficulties they've...
News Xbox Co-Founder Joins Amazon, Says He'll Be Working On 'New Ideas'
He's now VP of devices and services
One of the original Xbox co-founders, J Allard, has joined Amazon as the company's vice president of devices and services. He told The Verge it's "too early" to say what's on the way, but he'll be working on "new ideas" at the tech giant. Interestingly, Allard will supposedly report to the former Windows and...
News Avatar: The Last Airbender To Get 'AAA RPG' Made By Space Marine 2 Studio
"The biggest video game in franchise history"
Saber Interactive, the developer behind the increasingly-popular Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, is making an Avatar: The Last Airbender RPG - as revealed by IGN. The outlet has dropped the news today, with the Space Marine 2 dev working with Paramount Game Studios on bringing this "AAA RPG" to life...
Wednesday2nd Oct 2024
Starship Poopers
Well, this is a bit unexpected. As big fans of Starfield, who had plenty good to say about the base game upon release, we were pretty sure that Shattered Space was going to be a slice of DLC that was right up our intergalactic street. Sure, there were plenty of reasons to be irked with this hugely-anticipated sci-fi universe when...
News Three Additions Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass Today (October 2)
Including some additions to GP Standard!
Welcome to your first Xbox Game Pass update for October 2024! Today, we have three new additions to the service across two different tiers - with Microsoft choosing to bulk out its Game Pass Standard offering as well. Here's some more information on your latest Game Pass ref
News Xbox Is Hosting Multiple Free Betas Right Now, Including A New 'Cyberpunk' Battle Royale
Sign up and start playing!
There's always something new to discover on Xbox if you look hard enough, and taking a browse at the Xbox Insider Hub this week, we've noticed multiple betas that Xbox owners can check out for free right now! The newest one is for Off The Grid, which is described as an "extreme battle royale" featuring PvP and PvE...
Deals All 10+ Backwards Compatible Games In This Week's Xbox Sales (October 1-8)
We have a first-ever discount in here!
As usual, Xbox has put a new set of deals live on its digital storefront this week, with Antstream Arcade's first-ever discount leading the way amongst the modern console discounts. <related ids="172613"> However, we also have a first-ever digital discount over here in the backwards compatibility world!...
News Metaphor: ReFantazio's First Review Is Getting Everyone Hyped For The Full Release
Famitsu has published its score
Last week, we brought you the news that Atlus's upcoming JRPG Metaphor: ReFantazio now has a chunky free trial on Xbox, but an early review from outlet Famitsu is also here to give us strong vibes that this could be a bit of a banger. Shared on social media earlier today, the Japanese site has given Metaphor an...
News Xbox Suffers From Temporary Outage As Microsoft Confirms Server Issues
A turbulent start to Wednesday
Struggling to connect to Xbox's servers today? The good news is that you're not alone. Throughout the morning, we saw players from across the world reporting that they were unable to access the internet on their consoles, and this led to Microsoft eventually confirming that an issue had occurred: Obviously this is...
Poll Did You End Up Buying The Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster For Xbox?
If so, what do you think so far?
It's been a couple of weeks since the Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster made its debut on Xbox and other systems, and looking at the "Top Paid" Xbox charts today, it's comfortably in the first page of the list - albeit not making the top 10. That's probably understandable, right? After all, there's already a good version...
News Microsoft To Stop Selling HoloLens Headsets, Public Security Updates To End In 2027
They will still be used in the military, though
If you were wondering about Microsoft's future in terms of VR/AR headsets, it's been announced that the team is discontinuing its HoloLens 2 headset line, with no replacement product expected in the future. Microsoft's cloud communications general manager Craig Cincotta shared a message with The Verge...
Tuesday1st Oct 2024
News Baldur's Gate 3's New Update Brings Mods To Xbox For The First Time
Patch 7 is rolling out today
Today marks a massive milestone for Baldur's Gate 3 on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, as Patch 7 is officially rolling out on the two consoles - and that means we're getting mods on console for the first time! Yes, the in-game mod manager has been implemented in the Xbox version as of today, allowing you to download...
News Here's What Players Are Saying About Starfield Shattered Space So Far
"This is an absolute must play"
Despite some teething issues yesterday following its launch, Starfield Shattered Space is now getting played by a whole bunch of Xbox and PC users, and we thought it'd be a good idea to bring you some early impressions! It's definitely nice to see so much positivity out there already. Looking at the Starfield Reddit...
News Five Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass In Early October 2024
The first departures of the month
Xbox has now confirmed the first batch of titles leaving Xbox Game Pass in early October 2024, with five games in total set to depart in a couple of weeks' time - including the likes of Scorn and Everspace 2. Here's what's leaving Xbox Game Pass in the very near future: Date Game Platform O
News This Week's Xbox Deals Include A First-Ever Sale For Antstream Arcade
Grab a year's subscription at 50% off
Every time we bring up Antstream Arcade, it feels like the Pure Xbox community responds with interest, so we wanted to make you aware that the cloud-based retro gaming collection has just received a first-ever sale on Xbox! The collection is currently 50% off on the Xbox Store, bringing it down to £16.50 /...
News Xbox Wants More Feedback From Devs, Including Why Some Are Avoiding The Platform
It's part of an expanded research initiative
We've seen a few stories this year about disgruntled developers who have struggled to bring their games to Xbox, as well as titles that have been skipping the platform, and it looks like Microsoft is taking steps to rectify this for the future. Today, the company has expanded its Xbox Research...
News New Tango Gameworks Publisher Praises Xbox Boss, Reveals More On Hi-Fi RUSH 2
"He has been incredibly accommodating"
It's been just over a month since the former Xbox-owned studio Tango Gameworks was acquired by South Korean publisher Krafton, and the head of corporate development (Maria Park) has been speaking about the move this week. Park touched on a number of topics during the interview, including how "incredibly...
News Final Fantasy 16 Team Tells Xbox Players To Not Give Up Their 'Hopes'
"We do want to release it on Xbox"
Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster arrived on Xbox last week and it looks like the latest entry in Square Enix's long-running RPG series could also make its way across to Microsoft's consoles in the future. Following Final Fantasy XVI game director Hiroshi Takai mentioning how he would like to see the new game on Xbox,...
News Aaero2 Brings Its Badass Sequel Exclusively To Xbox This October
A release date has been announced!
Update (Tue 1st Oct, 2024): We've got a new date for this one! Aaero 2 will be available for Xbox Series X and Series S on October 15, 2024, with pre-orders available now on the Xbox Store. Aaero 2 (Xbox Store) - £12.49 / $14.99 Original story (Mon 27th May, 2024): Hands up, who remembers Aaero? This rhythm
News Pure Xbox Game Club October 2024: The Evil Within 2
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, Balta666 and the rest of the contributors over at the Pure Xbox forums, who have established a community that meets up every month to play...
News Xbox Drops New Starfield Dynamic Background For The Arrival Of Shattered Space
Free for all players!
Bethesda's new Starfield: Shattered Space expansion is out now, and to coincide with the launch of the game's first major DLC pack, Team Xbox has dropped a brand-new dynamic background for Series X and S users to enjoy. Just like any other Xbox Series X|S dynamic background, this is free for all players, and available now via...
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