Tag: E3 2021
News Phil Spencer Was 'Pleasantly Surprised' By The Reaction To Xbox's E3 2021 Showcase
"I was really happy with the reaction"
Xbox had a killer showing at E3 2021 this year, winning 'Best Presentation' at the E3 2021 Awards in the process, and head of Xbox Phil Spencer has admitted that the reaction was even more positive than he expected it would be. Speaking on the Dropped Frames podcast yesterday, Spencer acknowledged his pleasant...
Feature Our Most Anticipated Games From E3 2021
The best of the best
Well, that's a wrap on E3, and despite some bumps in the road, it came through with some substantial announcements - many of which we are insanely pumped for here at Pure Xbox. That 90 minute power punch that Xbox threw at us last week has grown our future backlogs considerably, with the majority of them being in Xbox Game Pass...
Pick One Which Of These Six Upcoming Xbox Games Are You Most Excited For?
"6 headliners. 6 months."
It's time for another round of Pick One! This week, given that Xbox has been heavily promoting "six headliners" coming to Xbox Game Pass later in 2021, we thought we'd highlight each of them and find out your favourite. Keep in mind that Age of Empires IV in this list is not coming to Xbox consoles as far as we know, but...
Poll What Did You Think Of E3 2021 From An Xbox Perspective?
A success, or could have been better?
Well, that's it. It's all over for another year. E3 2021 is officially behind us, and unless Xbox has another surprise up their sleeve, we very much doubt we'll be getting any events from the team for at least a couple of months. We've already talked a little bit this week about how we felt E3 2021 was perhaps...
Reminder The Xbox E3 2021 'Deals Unlocked' Sale Ends Today
Last chance to take advantage of 500+ deals
The Xbox team sprung a huge E3 2021 'Deals Unlocked' sale on us last Friday, featuring discounts on over 500 games, bundles and add-ons, and if you were thinking of buying something, now is the time - it ends today! If you haven't had a chance to sample what's on offer yet, you'll find a range of guides...
Guide How To Watch Today's 'Xbox Games Showcase Extended' Event
Two extra hours of post-E3 coverage
Thought E3 was over? Well, it kind of is, but Xbox is keeping the train rolling with a final event called 'Xbox Games Showcase Extended', providing another two hours' worth of coverage to compliment last week's main show. Microsoft says the event will feature extended conversations with the likes of Rare,...
News Xbox Just Had Its 'Most Viewed' E3 Ever
Showcase peaked at around 2.3 million viewers
Just a day after we heard how Phil Spencer has put Microsoft's gaming business in a very good place, we've now got some milestones to share about Xbox's E3 broadcast this year. Coming from the head of Xbox himself, it's been revealed E3 2021 was Xbox's "most viewed" ever. Phil went onto state how him...
News Xbox Scoops 'Best Presentation' At E3 2021, Forza Horizon 5 Wins 'Most Anticipated Game'
As part of the official E3 Awards
We're definitely of the belief that E3 2021 was a massive success for Xbox and Bethesda this year, and the official E3 awards panel clearly agreed, having crowned Xbox has boasting the best presentation of the event. The awards were selected by editors at IGN, GameSpot, PC Gamer, and GamesRadar+, giving best...
News PlayStation Team Congratulates Xbox On 'Great' E3 2021 Showcase
"Great time to be a gamer"
Yesterday's Xbox and Bethesda E3 2021 Showcase was a belter, and even a couple of members of Team PlayStation have shared their appreciation for it on Twitter, with Xbox boss Phil Spencer giving his thanks in return. Head of PlayStation Studios Hermen Hulst tagged the head of Xbox in a tweet, stating that it was a "great...
Reaction Xbox Just Had Its Best E3 Showcase In Years, And Game Pass Was The Star
It's going to be an exciting end to 2021
Have you recovered from yesterday's Xbox and Bethesda E3 2021 Showcase yet? We polled the Pure Xbox community immediately following the event, and the majority of votes gave the show a top-marks A
Live Watch Today's Square Enix E3 2021 Livestream Here
Including a world premiere from Eidos Montreal
We're still processing all the news that has come out of today's Xbox and Bethesda E3 2021 Showcase, but Square Enix is keeping the train rolling with a Summer Showcase featuring a world premiere of the new game by Eidos Montreal. The show is scheduled to begin at 12:15pm PT / 3:15pm ET / 8:15pm BST /...
Poll How Would You Grade Xbox & Bethesda's E3 2021 Showcase?
Give us your verdict
The dust is now beginning to settle on today's Xbox & Bethesda E3 2021 Showcase! If you haven't had a chance to watch it yet, you can catch the full thing over at our live blog page, and we'll also soon provide a full recap of all the Xbox related announcements that occurred as part of the show. So, all things considered,...
Live Watch Today's Xbox & Bethesda E3 2021 Showcase Here
It's the big one, folks!
Today's the big one! Xbox and Bethesda are hosting a massive E3 2021 event, "packed with everything you want to know about the epic gaming lineup coming to Xbox this holiday, upcoming releases on Xbox Game Pass, and more." The main event is scheduled to begin at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm BST / 7pm CEST, and it's expected to...
Guide How To Watch Today's Xbox E3 2021 Event
All the details you need
E3 2021 has officially begun, and the big highlight of the event from an Xbox perspective will be a 90-minute showcase extravaganza from the teams at both Xbox and Bethesda taking place today, June 13 at 10am PT. Microsoft says the event will be "packed with everything you want to know about the epic gaming lineup coming...
News Insider Lists IP We Shouldn't Expect To See At Xbox's E3 2021 Showcase
Eight games mentioned
We're so close to the kick-off of the Xbox and Bethesda showcase, but it seems we're going to keep getting predictions and insider information right up until the last minute. While we're expected to learn more about Halo Infinite, the rest of it has been guessing games for most parts. GamesBeat journalist and reliable industry...
Live Watch The Ubisoft Forward E3 2021 Livestream Here
"Get the latest news, updates and surprises"
It's time for another E3 2021 event! Today's Ubisoft Forward E3 2021 showcase will give us all the latest news, updates and surprises from Ubisoft, providing "the most up-to-date news on Ubisoft’s live and upcoming games." The main event is scheduled to begin at 12PM PT / 3PM ET / 8PM BST, and it's...
Guide How To Watch Today's Ubisoft Forward E3 2021 Event
All the details you need
Today marks the return of another major event for E3 2021 in the form of Ubisoft Forward, which will provide "the most up-to-date news on Ubisoft’s live and upcoming games," taking place entirely digitally. Ubisoft has teased that the show will feature For Honor, Trackmania, The Crew 2, Brawlhalla, Watch Dogs: Legion, and...
Deals All 10+ Classic Xbox Games In The Xbox E3 2021 Sale
Xbox 360 and original Xbox titles
The Xbox E3 2021 sale is here! This year's sale features discounts on over 500 games, bundles and add-ons, available from Friday, June 11th through Thursday, June 17th. Below, we've included all 11 (there aren't many!) Xbox 360 and original Xbox games available in the Xbox E3 2021 sale, and fortunately all of them...
Deals The Best Bargains In The Xbox E3 2021 Sale
Amazing games with huge discounts!
The Xbox E3 2021 sale is here! This year's sale features discounts on over 500 games, bundles and add-ons, available from Friday, June 11th through Thursday, June 17th. Below, we've picked out some of the very best bargains available in the Xbox E3 Sale 2021, allowing you to pick up some highly discounted and/or...
News Xbox's E3 2021 Event Will Be Streamed In 1080p This Sunday
But a full 4K replay will be available
We're expecting to see lots of new games and footage at Xbox and Bethesda's 90-minute E3 2021 show this Sunday, but if you want to see it in its best possible quality, you're going to want to watch the replay again after it's over. Microsoft has confirmed that it will only be streaming the live event in 1080p...
News Rumour Mill Continues To Suggest Xbox Might Have Acquired More Studios
Perhaps even as many as three?
Last week, we shared some comments from Windows Central's Jez Corden who highlighted that, despite not having any hard evidence, he believed "there's a very good chance" of at least one new Xbox acquisition in the works. Since then, Microsoft has hinted that it has "more than 23 studios worldwide," appearing to...
Deals Xbox E3 2021 Sale Now Live, 500+ Games Discounted
Save up to 55% on over 500 digital games
The Xbox E3 2021 sale is here! This year's sale features discounts on over 500 games, bundles and add-ons, available from (technically) Friday, June 11th through Thursday, June 17th. Below, we've highlighted just some of the biggest games included in the sale (of course, there are many others to discover!)...
News Call Of Duty 2021 Is Reportedly Skipping E3 2021, Will Integrate Into Warzone
A reveal is said to be coming later this summer
If you're wondering where the new Call of Duty is this year, a new report has shed some light on the matter. It's claimed it won't be appearing at E3 2021, and instead will be opting for a reveal later this summer. The title is claimed to be the long rumoured Call of Duty: Vanguard, and as reported by...
News Xbox Game Pass Has Some Kind Of Surprise In Store For Us This Sunday
"Come back after the broadcast at 10am PDT"
We're expecting Xbox Game Pass to have a major presence at Xbox and Bethesda's joint E3 2021 conference this Sunday, but it looks like some kind of surprise is actually dropping on the day as part of the event as well. Twitter user WalkingCat, who is known for scanning the Microsoft Store for hidden info,...
Feature Here Are Our Xbox Predictions For E3 2021
Just a few days left to go!
We're really counting down the days now until Xbox's massive E3 2021 event! It takes place this Sunday, June 13 in collaboration with Bethesda, and is set to provide 90 minutes of game reveals, updates and Game Pass news. In the meantime, we've gathered a selection of predictions between some of the staff here at Pure...
News Capcom Reveals The Timings For Its E3 Showcase And What To Expect
It looks like Resident Evil Village is getting some new content
Capcom has finally unveiled its E3 plans, with the company's showcase scheduled to take place on Monday, June 14 at 2:30PM PT / 5:30PM ET / 9:30PM UTC / 10:30PM BST. While the contents of the show are fairly under wraps for now, the confirmed line-up so far consists of a multiple...
News Xbox's Huge E3 2021 Sale Begins This Week, Over 500 Games Discounted
Get your pocket money at the ready
Surprise! If today's usual batch of Deals With Gold and Spotlight sales weren't enough for you, Xbox has announced a gargantuan Deals Unlocked sale taking place to celebrate E3 2021 from June 11 through to June 17. While the full list of games is yet to be announced, you can expect to see titles such as "Gears 5,...
Feature Looking Back At The E3 That Delivered Xbox Backwards Compatibility
Back to the future
It's that time of the year as we essentially hit Christmas time for gaming fans as developers show off their upcoming titles. E3 is only a few days away and we already know Xbox is coming in with Bethesda for a 90 minute showcase packed full of gameplay and world premieres. While we eagerly await the coming weekend, it's a great...
Rumour Xbox Might Have An Acquisition To Announce At E3 2021
"But I have no hard evidence yet"
You might have noticed over the past few hours that there's been a lot of buzz surrounding Xbox acquisition talk on social media, and it stems from a few comments made by Windows Central editor Jez Corden. Corden took to the Windows Central Discord to share that he believes "there's a very good chance of at least...
News E3 2021 Has Released The Full Schedule For This Year's Event
It's going to be busy!
Finally! We have some confirmation of what to expect at this year's E3 event, as a full schedule has been (sort of) announced. There's some details that are notably unclear with timings, but for the most part, we have an indication of what to expect across the four days. Not only that, but fans can now register for access to...
Rumour The Outer Worlds 2 May Be Announced At Xbox's E3 2021 Show
"Obsidian could appear [at the show] in a big way"
We're now just over a week away from Xbox and Bethesda's massive E3 2021 showcase on Sunday, June 13, and as usual, there are loads of rumours flying around about what we might see at the event. The latest batch of rumours and predictions has arrived via Windows Central, which perhaps most notably...
Talking Point What's Your Fondest Memory Of E3?
Back to the future
We don't know about you, but we're pretty excited for E3 this year - more specifically the Xbox and Bethesda Showcase. It's always an exciting time of the year, and one that was sorely missed last year as events were spread around sporadically. While this year is by no means looking to be the triumphant return we'd originally...
News Xbox's E3 2021 Conference Will Reportedly Take Place On June 13
Set to be officially announced this week
It looks like the date - and possibly even a time - has been revealed for Xbox's big E3 2021 conference next month, as VentureBeat's Jeff Grubb has revealed it's scheduled to take place on Sunday, June 13. Speaking on his Game Mess Show, Grubb highlighted the news, and stated that the event will take place...
Rumour Xbox & Bethesda's E3 Event Will Feel Like 'One Big Showcase'
"I think in recent weeks they've decided to make it even closer"
We're now just a month away from the return of E3 in June 2021, so rumours surrounding the event are bound to ramp up over the next few weeks, and this latest report arrives from Venture Beat's Jeff Grubb on his Game Mess Show. Grubb, who often dishes out insider info on the Xbox...
News Square Enix, Bandai Namco, SEGA, And More Join E3 2021
Elden Ring!?
E3 is so close we can pretty much taste it. It's exciting to think a fully fledged gaming event is on the horizon, and now the anticipation is even higher as more publishers have confirmed their attendance. In the latest announcement, it was revealed that Square Enix, Bandai Namco, SEGA, XSEED Games/Marvelous USA, Gearbox...
News Konami Isn't Attending E3 2021 But Has Some Key Projects In The Works
Expect an update in the coming months
Japanese company Konami - known for series such as Metal Gear Solid, Silent Hill, Contra and Castlevania - has announced it won't be making an appearance at this year's E3. While it's not "ready" to present this year, it wishes the ESA all the best and intends to update its fans on a number of "key projects",...
News Ubisoft Forward Confirmed To Return As Part Of E3 2021
Splinter Cell, anyone?
It was already said that Ubisoft would be attending E3, and now we know the company will be hosting their own digital showcase, much like previous years. The conference will air during E3 on June 12 at 12pm PT. As it started doing in 2020, the company will return with Ubisoft Forward - a digital presentation that looks at...
News E3 Has Reportedly Cancelled Its 2021 Live Event
No word on the digital side as of yet
The physical part of E3 2021 has reportedly been cancelled, according to a new report by the Board of Los Angeles Convention and Tourism Development Commission. As spotted by Video Games Chronicle, the report has an updated sales list, which notes that E3 2021 has a “cancelled live event” - most likely due...
