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Tuesday22nd Oct 2024
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...
- Xbox
- Halo
- Netflix Games
- Industry News
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...
- Xbox
- Metal Slug Tactics
- Xbox One
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
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...
- Xbox
- Original Xbox
- Seamus Blackley
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...
- Xbox
- Lollipop Chainsaw
- Update
- Patch
- Performance Mode
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...
- Xbox
- Call of Duty Black Ops 6
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
- Xbox One
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,...
- Xbox
- Atomfall
- Xbox Game Pass
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...
- Xbox
- Reviews
- A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
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
- Xbox
- Alan Wake 2 Anniversary Update
- Remedy
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
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...
- Xbox
- Handheld
- Random
- Original Xbox
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,...
- Xbox
- Crimson Desert
- Sony
- PlayStation
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...
- Xbox
- Sonic X Shadow Generations
- Roundup
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...
- Xbox
- Banjo-Kazooie
- Aaron Greenberg
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
- Xbox
- Bloober Team
- Cronos: The New Dawn
- Silent Hill 2
- Xbox Series X
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
- Xbox
- Call of Duty Black Ops 6
- Xbox Game Pass
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...
- Xbox
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
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,
- Xbox
- Features
- Weekly Roundup
- Xbox One
- Xbox Series X
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...
- Xbox
- Alan Wake 2
- Poll
- Features
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,
- Xbox
- Deals
- Discounts
- Xbox One
- Xbox Series X
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'
- Xbox
- Features
- Talking Point
- What Are You Playing
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...
- Xbox
- Xbox Game Pass
- Leaving Soon
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...
- Guides
- Xbox
- Xbox Game Pass
- 2025
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...
- Xbox
- Deals
- Xbox Shocktober Sale
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...
- Xbox
- Metaphor: ReFantazio
- Atlus
- Phil Spencer
- Xbox Boss
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...
- Xbox
- Features
- Retrospective
- Ryse: Son of Rome
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...
- Xbox
- Xbox Cloud Gaming
- Xbox Game Pass
- Mobile
- Microsoft
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...
- Xbox
- Xbox Partner Preview
- Showcase
- Events
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...
- Xbox
- Survival: Fountain of Youth
- New Games
- Xbox Charts
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...
- Xbox
- Crossplay
- Poll
- Features
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
- Xbox
- Xbox Game Pass
- Microsoft
- Xbox One
- Xbox Series X
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...
- Xbox
- Free Play Days
- Xbox Game Pass
- Xbox One
- Xbox Series X
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...
- Xbox
- Call of Duty Black Ops 6
- Xbox Game Pass
- Microsoft
- Activision Blizzard
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...
- Xbox
- Phasmophobia
- Co-Op
- Horror
- Release Date
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...
- Xbox
- Xbox Partner Preview
- Events
- Showcase
- Roundup
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...
- Xbox
- Dragon's Dogma 2
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
- Capcom
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
- Xbox
- Xbox Game Pass
- Xbox Partner Preview
- Showcase
- Event
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...
- Xbox
- Deals
- Xbox Game Pass
- Discounts
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'
- Xbox
- Cronos The New Dawn
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
- Silent Hill 2
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...
- Live Chat
- Xbox
- Xbox Partner Preview
- Showcase
- Event
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
- Xbox
- Animal Well
- GOTY
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
- Xbox
- Blindfire
- FPS
- Arena Shooter
- Xbox Partner Preview
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
- Xbox
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
- IO Interactive
- Project 007
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
- Xbox
- Alan Wake 2
- Lake House Expansion
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
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...
- Xbox
- Poll
- Features
- Xbox Partner Preview
- Event
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
- Xbox
- Mouse: P.I. For Hire
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
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,...
- Xbox
- Age of Empires
- Microsoft
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
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
- Xbox
- FBC: Firebreak
- Xbox Game Pass
- Remedy Entertainment
- Co-Op
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...
- Rumours
- Xbox
- Call of Duty
- Halo
- Microsoft
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...
- Xbox
- Fight Night
- Undisputed
- Rumours
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...
- Xbox
- Impressions
- Stalker 2
- Xbox Game Pass
- Xbox Series X
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,...
- Xbox
- Stalker 2
- Performance
- 60FPS
