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Tuesday16th Jul 2024
News Easy 1000G Achievements Suddenly Added To 60+ Xbox Games
Bending the rules? You be the judge...
We know that there are plenty of Xbox achievement hunters out there who are always looking for the latest games to increase their gamerscore with, and we've got 60 of them to add to the list - courtesy of some recent title updates. The updates have been picked up by True Achievements this week, and they're all...
- Xbox
- Achievements
- Xbox One
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
News Original 'S Model' Xbox Controller Returns For Series X|S This August
Update: Pre-orders have begun!
Update (Tue 16th Jul, 2024): Well, we've passed the pre-order date, which means the Hyperkin DuchesS Xbox controller is now available to buy from some retailers! We'll throw a couple of links down below if you're interested in getting one. Keep in mind that the controller comes in both black and white variants - you...
- Xbox
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
- Hyperkin
- Controllers
News Microsoft Releases Dynamic 'Blades' Background To Mark Xbox 360 Store Closure
The sales list has also been updated
Microsoft has delivered its final update on the status of the Xbox 360 Store prior to its closure on July 29th, and the update comes with a little surprise for Xbox Series X|S owners. The big news here is that the team has released a brand-new dynamic background for Xbox Series X and S users, and it features...
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- Microsoft
- Xbox 360
- Store Closure
- Dynamic Background
News Xbox Confirms Next Three Game Pass Titles, Teases 'Another Update' Coming Soon
"Let’s get to the games"
We've been treated to another Xbox Game Pass update by Microsoft today, but there aren't any surprises this time - it contains July 16th's titles which we've highlighted elsewhere on Pure Xbox, along with the rest of this week's games. <related ids="168950"> Those other three upcoming Xbox Game Pass titles are...
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- Xbox Game Pass
- Xbox One
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
News Three Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass In Late July 2024
Your late July batch of leavers
Our second batch of titles leaving Xbox Game Pass in July 2024 has been revealed, with three games in total exiting the service at the end of the month. There aren't any huge departures in this list, but there are still some great games on the way out in late July. Here's what's leaving Xbox Game Pass on July 31st:...
- Xbox
- Xbox Game Pass
- Leaving soon
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
News 343 Responds To Rumours About The Studio Outsourcing Halo Development
It ain't happening, chief
There seems to have been some strong rumours going around recently suggesting that Xbox studio 343 Industries was moving towards an 'overseer' role for future Halo games - hinting that they'd no longer be the series' core developer. Well, a number of sources have now come out to shut down those rumours, including a comment...
- Xbox
- Halo
- 343 Industries
- Halo Infinite
- Microsoft
News Forza Horizon 5 Adds New 'Coffee Shop' Car Meet Location In Latest Major Update
Grab a coffee and do some donuts
Another big Forza Horizon 5 update has been detailed, as developer Playground Games continues to deliver the goods for its 2021 open world racer. As you'd expect, we've got lots of new vehicles coming via the game's Festival Playlist this month, but it's the new car meet location that's caught our eye so far. Yep,...
- Xbox
- Forza Horizon 5
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
- Xbox Game Pass
News Amazon Now Selling Fire Stick, Xbox Controller & Game Pass Ultimate Bundle
Xbox gaming without Xbox hardware
Earlier this month, Xbox once again expanded its Cloud Gaming program, this time bringing the Game Pass library to certain Amazon Fire Stick devices. While the experience has been getting mixed feedback so far shall we say, the mega-retailer has now doubled down on its partnership with Xbox. As spotted by
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- Xbox Game Pass
- Amazon Fire Stick
- Microsoft
News Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (July 16)
Plus a bonus 10-hour trial!
Welcome to your latest Xbox Game Pass update! Today, we have two full additions to the library, plus a bonus third addition in the form of EA's 10-hour trial for College Football 25. Today's full game additions are both brand-new releases in Flock and Magical Delicacy, which is always good to see! We'll drop some more...
- Xbox
- Xbox Game Pass
- Xbox One
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
News Baldur's Gate 3's Next Massive Update Will Include 'Dynamic Split-Screen' On Xbox
Plenty of major features still to come!
Larian Studios has today pulled back the curtain on the next major update for Baldur's Gate 3, and it includes an awesome new feature that'll be great for local co-op players in the form of something called "dynamic split-screen". Once this arrives (and if you want to turn it on), you'll find that Baldur's...
- Xbox
- Baldur's Gate 3
- Xbox Series S
- Xbox Series X
News Avatar: Frontiers Of Pandora Has A Free Xbox Trial Until The End Of July
To coincide with the first DLC launch
Cancel your Tuesday night plans, we've got a big free trial that's available on Xbox as of today! Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora is now officially free to play for everyone on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S courtesy of a trial that lasts until July 28th, accessible via the game's official page on the Xbox Store...
- Xbox
- Avatar: Frontiers Of Pandora
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
- Free Trial
News Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6 Multiplayer Open Beta Dates Revealed
The first simultaneous CoD beta ever
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is launching on Xbox Series X|S and Game Pass this October, and ahead of release, Activision has now officially revealed the open beta release dates for the game. As highlighted by The Verge's senior editor Tom Warren, this is actuall
- Xbox
- Call of Duty
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
- Xbox Game Pass
Monday15th Jul 2024
News How To Download The Free 'College Football 25' Trial With EA Play & Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
Update: Now live on Xbox!
Update: The College Football 25 free trial is now live on Xbox! Follow the instructions below to download it. Original story: It's been a long time coming, but EA Sports College Football 25 is almost here! The EA Play and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate free trial is going live for the NCAA game this week, allowing subscribers to...
- Xbox
- EA Sports College Football 25
- Early Access
- Date
- Time
News '7 Days To Die' Sets New Target Release Date For Xbox Series X|S
We could be playing it next week!
You may remember that back in April, it was announced that 7 Days to Die would be coming to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S - and in the process, the outdated Xbox One version would be getting delisted entirely. Well, we're almost ready for the 1.0 launch! As things stand, 7 Days to Die has a release date of July...
- Xbox
- 7 Days To Die
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
- Release Date
News Xbox Gaming On Amazon's Fire Stick Is Getting Mixed Feedback So Far
Some love it, some not so much
Last week, Xbox officially brought its cloud streaming service to Amazon Fire Stick devices, allowing anyone with a compatible controller to enjoy hundreds of titles with a Game Pass Ultimate membership. Various Xbox users have been getting hands-on since then, including the analysis experts over at Digital Foundry...
- Xbox
- Xbox Cloud Gaming
- Amazon
- Fire Stick
- PC
News Hallmark's Musical Xbox Ornament Sounds Like A Must-Buy This Christmas
Update: It's available now!
Update (Mon 15th Jul, 2024): Just a quick update to say this ornament is now officially available to buy! You can grab it via the Hallmark US website (as shown down below), and it seems to be proving very popular already. <products id="26461"> Original story (Mon 15th Apr, 2024): Yes, it's a bit early to start...
- Xbox
- Hallmark
- Original Xbox
- Halo
News Analysts Claim Xbox Game Pass Price Hikes Were 'Inevitable', And That An Ad-Tier Could Be Next
A shifting landscape
Last week, Microsoft announced some big changes for Xbox Game Pass, including price increases across all tiers of the service. It all continues to feel like a messy mix-up, especially considering the lack of proper communication from the team on all of th
- Xbox
- Xbox Game Pass
- Microsoft
- Xbox One
- Xbox Series X
Dancing Machine
Is it just us, or has Capcom been on some sort of record-breaking streak of fantastic form since around about 2016? The Resident Evil 2 Remake upped the game for revamps in general, Street Fighter 6 is the best the series has been since Street Fighter 2 Turbo (fact) and the likes of Monster Hunter and Devil May Cry are enjoying more...
- Reviews
- Xbox
- Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
Review Poppy Playtime: Chapter 1 (Xbox) - A $5 Game That'll Give You The Creeps
Cheap thrills
Poppy Playtime: Chapter 1 was always destined to be a hit on Xbox. You take a game with Five Nights at Freddys inspirations, slap a ridiculously cheap £4.19 / $4.99 sticker on it, and it's bound to wind up in the "Top Paid" Xbox charts before long. That's exactly what's happened within its first few days on sale, but is it any good?...
- Reviews
- Xbox
- Poppy Playtime: Chapter 1
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
Roundup Here's What The Critics Think About 'Kunitsu-Gami: Path Of The Goddess' On Xbox Game Pass
Coming to the service this week!
Capcom is bringing Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess to Xbox Game Pass players later this week, which means early reviews of the action-strategy title are now starting to hit the web. Our Pure Xbox review has just gone live, which you can watch up above or read all about down below - alongside a
- Xbox
- Xbox Game Pass
- Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
News Forza Horizon 5 Still Growing As Playground Games Hits Impressive New Player Count
It's still incredibly popular in 2024!
The Forza Horizon series has been a consistent performer for Xbox over the past decade or so, and with the help of Xbox Game Pass, the last two entries in particular have been incredibly popular. Forza Horizon 5, the team's latest effort, just keeps on trucking - and Playground Games has now seen over 40...
- Xbox
- Forza Horizon 5
- Xbox Game Pass
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
News Crash Bandicoot Artist Talks Cancelled 'Crash 5' Project From Toys For Bob
Crashed 'n' burned
We all know that the wait for Crash 4 was an agonising one - after all, the team even referenced the 20+ year gap since Crash 3 with their 'It's About Time' subtitle for the game. Since then, we've seen Crash Team Rumble release as a spin-off, but the wait for 'Crash 5' could turn out to be another long one. Taking to social...
- Xbox
- Crash Bandicoot
- Crash 5
- Activision
- Toys For Bob
News Remember Driver On Xbox? Ubisoft Says It's Working On 'Exciting Projects' For The Franchise
We're hoping that means a sequel
The last Xbox Driver game launched all the way back in 2011 in the form of Driver: San Francisco, but is the series about to make its grand return? Well, we're not entirely sure just yet, but Ubisoft says that it is "actively working" on the franchise - as the company also confirms the cancellation of a TV...
- Xbox
- Driver
- Ubisoft
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
Rumour Former Game Pass Title 'Aliens: Fireteam Elite' Is Getting A Sequel In 2025
Leaked docs have appeared online
It appears that developer Cold Iron Studios has plans for an upcoming sequel to Aliens: Fireteam Elite; the former co-op Game Pass shooter that first launched in 2021. A range of documents on this supposed sequel have been circulating online (thanks, VGC) - and if they're real, they actually show a decent amou
- Xbox
- Xbox Game Pass
- Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
Saturday13th Jul 2024
Feature These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (July 15-19)
Including five Game Pass titles!
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for July 15-19! We've got a very busy few days ahead, with some particularly big Xbox Game Pass releases on the way including Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn and Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess! Here's what's coming to Xbox next week:
- Xbox
- Features
- Weekly Roundup
- Xbox One
- Xbox Series X
News Two Games Are Confirmed For Xbox Game Pass In August 2024 So Far
An early look at what's ahead
Yes, it's still the middle of the month and we've got a large batch of July Xbox Game Pass additions still to come, but as we always do around this time, we're taking an early look at what's ahead for August 2024 on Xbox Game Pass as well. And the answer is... not that much just yet. However, August looks like it could...
- Xbox
- Xbox Game Pass
- Xbox One
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
Talking Point If You Had To Limit Yourself To Three Xbox Games, What Would They Be?
Our own "Desert Island Discs" scenario
Over here in the UK, we have a popular BBC radio series called Desert Island Discs in which celebrities choose a selection of songs that they'd bring with them to a desert island - it's just a way of asking for their favourites basically. So, how about we do the same with Xbox games? For this weekend's...
- Xbox
- Talking Point
- Features
- Xbox One
- Xbox Series X
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 13-14)
How about Neon White on Xbox Game Pass?
Welcome to another weekend! We've got a bunch of new Xbox Game Pass titles to enjoy over the next couple of days, along with more Xbox Free Play Days additions and a special "Teaser" sale ahead of the Xbox Summer Sale 2024! Here's what we're playing this weekend: Fraser Gilbert, Editor: I'll tell you what...
- Xbox
- Features
- Talking Point
- What Are You Playing
Friday12th Jul 2024
News Microsoft Rewards Is Making Big Changes Relating To Xbox Game Pass
"Important changes are coming..."
Update: We're still waiting on proper clarification, but in the meantime, some Microsoft Rewards members have been getting a new message on Xbox suggesting the news isn't as bad as first feared. Here's a look: Original story: We all know how amazing Microsoft Re
- Xbox
- Microsoft Rewards
- Xbox Game Pass
News Phasmophobia Dev Figures Out New Xbox Release Date, Due Later This Year
It's finally coming to Xbox!
Last year, spooky ghost-hunting game Phasmophobia was supposed to be coming to Xbox, before a couple of last-minute delays pushed the release beyond 2023. At the time, we had no real idea when the console version would eventually come out - but the dev team now has a fresh release date. However, it's not disclosing the...
- Xbox
- Phasmophobia
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
News Lots Of Games Are Reduced By 90% On Xbox This Week (July 9-16)
Including a few Xbox classics!
Looking for some cheap Xbox games in this week's Xbox sales (July 9-16)? Thanks to this week's special "teaser" sale for Xbox Game Pass members, along with some deals that have been carried over from last week, we've got over 30 games that have been discounted by at least 90% on the Xbox Store. Before we dig in, be...
- Xbox
- Deals
- Discounts
- Xbox One
- Xbox Series X
And the early reviews are looking good!
Fancy some digital wilderness trucking on Xbox Series X|S? Well, Alaskan Road Truckers: Highway Edition might be your new best friend! Now live and making its console debut, this truck simulator has gotten off to a strong start on Xbox - with some great user reviews bolstering what looks like a solid launch...
- Xbox
- Alaskan Road Truckers Highway Edition
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
News Stalker 2 Dev Drops Beautiful New Screenshots As We Near Xbox Game Pass Launch
Less than two months to go!
After what feels like an eternity, GSC Game World's Stalker 2 is almost here. Xbox Game Pass aficionados, we have less than two months to wait, and in the meantime we've got a fresh set of screenshots to gawk over. Showcasing some immaculately detailed weapons and gadgets, alongside the game's ever-impressive open world,...
- Xbox
- Stalker 2
- GSC Game World
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
Talking Point Two Months On, Did Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 Live Up To The Hype?
It was such a long wait...
It's weird that we're not talking about Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 as much anymore. Pure Xbox was on an indefinite hiatus when the game was first revealed back at The Game Awards in 2019... it's been that long since it was revealed! And of course, the past few years have built more and more hype for Ninja Theory's latest...
- Xbox
- Senua's Saga Hellblade 2
- Features
- Talking Point
News Free-To-Play Xbox Shooter 'The First Descendant' Hits Incredible Player Milestone
In just seven days!
Xbox strolled into July with a couple of big free-to-play releases ready to go, and it turns out, one of those free-to-play releases has ended up being a bit bigger than we were expecting - at least at launch. In just seven days, Nexon's The First Descendant has hit over 10 million players across all platforms, including Xbox...
- Xbox
- The First Descendant
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
News Here Are The Top 10 Most Popular Trailers From The Xbox Games Showcase 2024
A good old top 10!
It's now been over a month since the Xbox Games Showcase 2024, and despite some of the negativity surrounding Team Green in the first half of this year, we can't deny that it was an amazing show last month. In fact, Microsoft says that last month's showcase was
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- Xbox Games Showcase
- Microsoft
- Xbox One
- Xbox Series X
Reminder Five Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass This Weekend
You've got a few days left to play!
It's that time again, folks! A selection of titles will leave the Xbox Game Pass library at the end of the weekend - with five games in total exiting the service in just a few days. All five of the below games will leave Xbox Game Pass on Monday, July 15, so you basically have the coming weekend to give these a...
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- Xbox Game Pass
- Microsoft
- Leaving Soon
- Reminder
News Xbox Game Pass Member Sale Raises Hopes About Call Of Duty Coming To The Service
But it's just weird wording from Microsoft
Earlier this week, a sneak peek sale went live for Xbox Game Pass members ahead of Microsoft's big summer promotion, and the wording of these discounts has been the cause for lots of confusion over the last few days. Basically, when non-Game Pass members check these deals out, the store listings tend to...
- Xbox
- Xbox Game Pass
- Call of Duty
- Xbox One
- Xbox Series X
News TMNT: Mutants Unleashed Brings More Turtle Action To Xbox This October
Cowabunga, dude!
Last September, it was announced that a video game adaptation of the movie Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem would be released at some point in 2024. Now, in a new update, it's been confirmed Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants Unleashed will arrive for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One on October 18th, 2024 for $39.99 /...
- Xbox
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
- Xbox One
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
Thursday11th Jul 2024
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (July 11-14)
Included with Game Pass Core and Game Pass Ultimate
Xbox Free Play Days is here, and we have a pretty hefty lineup this week - with four Xbox games playable in total. Headlining that lineup is Ubisoft's The Crew Motorfest, whose free trial we already mentioned on Pure Xbox last week. <related ids="168539"> While that's the main event here,...
- Xbox
- Free Play Days
- Xbox Game Pass
- Microsoft
- Xbox One
News Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (July 11)
Both making their Xbox debuts!
Welcome to your latest Xbox Game Pass update! Today, two new-to-Xbox titles are entering the library, including the fantastic Neon White which our very own Liam Doolan recently reviewed here on the site! <related ids="168478"> We've also got the gorgeous open world adventure Tchia hitting the library today, so...
- Xbox
- Xbox Game Pass
- Xbox One
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
News If You Like Mario Kart, You Might Enjoy This Free New Racer On Xbox
Say hello to Stampede: Racing Royale
The latest addition to Xbox's free-to-play lineup has been revealed today in the form of Stampede: Racing Royale, which has officially launched in Xbox Game Preview form for Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and Windows PC. As noted in the headline, the game clearly takes a lot of inspiration from the likes of Mario...
- Xbox
- Mario Kart
- Stampede Racing Royale
Rumour Day One Releases Delayed On A 'Case-By-Case Basis' For Xbox Game Pass Standard Tier
This ain't it, chief
Well, Xbox Game Pass Standard has officially been unveiled by Microsoft - and it's swooping in to replace Xbox Game Pass Console "in the coming months". While we know that this middle GP tier will exclude certain day one releases, we don't really know which games will skip the tier at launch, and for how long they'll be delayed...
- Xbox
- Xbox Game Pass Standard
- Microsoft
- Xbox One
- Xbox Series X
PSA Don't Forget, There Are Ways To Save Money On Xbox Game Pass
To avoid the price increase
Yesterday was a bit of a crazy one, wasn't it?! Out of nowhere, Xbox quietly announced that Game Pass was getting a price increase starting this week for new subscribers, and it's an increase that affects the vast majority of regions. However, just because Xbox Game Pass Ultimate now costs £14.99 / $19.99 per-month via...
- Xbox
- Xbox Game Pass
- Xbox One
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
News 'Tipster' Suggests Xbox Will Stop Marketing Consoles In Certain Markets
Specifically in Europe, Africa and the Middle East
It's been reported by The Verge's Tom Warren today that Microsoft might be switching up its marketing strategy in certain regions going forward, with the likes of Europe, Africa and the Middle East potentially set to be affected. According to Warren, he was told by a "tipster" back in May that...
- Xbox
- Rumours
- Consoles
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
Review The Elder Scrolls Online: Gold Road (Xbox) – 10 Years Of Tamriel With A Trip To West Weald
Eight chapters and counting
The Elder Scrolls Online might have started its life a lot later than certain other MMORPGs, but that hasn’t stopped it from making a name for itself over the past 10 years. Since its initial launch in 2014, which was propelled by the popularity of Bethesda’s solo adventures, it has evolved in all sorts of ways, and...
- Reviews
- Xbox
- The Elder Scrolls Online: Gold Road
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
Report UK Retailer GAME Ending In-Store Pre-Orders This Month
One by one, they fall
Following a slew of big policy changes recently, including the axing of its pre-owned stock earlier this year, major UK retailer GAME is reportedly about to stop accepting pre-orders of any kind in its brick-and-mortar stores. First reported on by TechRadar and corroborated by
- Xbox
- GAME UK
- Frasers Group
- Industry News
Talking Point Do You Ever Pre-Order Xbox Games Anymore?
Are your buying habits changing?
Earlier today, reports started to swirl about the biggest UK games retailer stopping in-store pre-orders in 2024, and the news has got us thinking about the practice and whether it still has a place in gaming these days. At one time, pre-ordering new games felt like a much more worthwhile thing to go out and do...
- Xbox
- Features
- Talking Point
- Pre-Order
- Xbox One
News Xbox Game Pass Zombie Romp 'World War Z: Aftermath' Gets Huge Free Update
Including a new map!
Today, developer Saber Interactive has launched its 'Battle of Arizona' update for World War Z: Aftermath, bringing a brand-new HordeXL map to the co-op Xbox Game Pass zombie-slaying adventure. The new horde mode arena, which takes place in Phoenix, AZ, comes as part of the team's latest update since the game's next-gen...
- Xbox
- Xbox Game Pass
- World War Z Aftermath
- Xbox One
- Xbox Series X
News The Outlast Trials Adds New Villain Next Week In 'Massive' Xbox Update
Welcome to Project Lupara
The Outlast Trials got off to a fantastic start on Xbox this March, and following an initial patch back in April, the team has returned with a "massive" update for the multiplayer horror title - arriving July 16th. Dubbed 'Project Lupara', this latest Outlas
- Xbox
- The Outlast Trials
- Xbox One
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
