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Guide All Games With Touch Controls On Xbox Game Pass
Every game with touch controls via Xbox Cloud Gaming
Thanks to the hard work of the Xbox team, over 80 games all now have touch controls on Xbox Game Pass. These are available to access on Android and iOS devices, and even technically on PC (via browser). The best thing about games with touch controls on Xbox Game Pass is that the controls are...
Guide The Artful Escape: How To Get The 'How'd You Get Up There?' Achievement
Jump for your love
The Artful Escape is now available with Xbox Game Pass and for the most part, it's an easy 1000 gamerscore. However, there are one or two achievements that may stump you if you're not sure where to look. Thankfully, we've got you covered so you can get everything the game has to offer. One of the achievements in question is the...
Guide Microsoft Rewards: Earn 1000 Easy Points With These Xbox Punch Cards
1000 points for just a few minutes of work!
Microsoft Rewards is throwing loads of new goodies at us at the moment, including the usual Monthly Bonus Round offering of 2000+ points for September, along with some special new punch cards. How To Complete The MS Rewards 'ID@Xbox' Punch Card: The first of these is called the "Microsoft Rewards Top
Guide How To Claim 2000 Bonus Microsoft Rewards Points On Xbox In September
Your Monthly Bonus Round instructions
It's that time again! We're big fans of the Microsoft Rewards program here at Pure Xbox, which allows you to complete tasks in order to earn redeemable points which can be spent on gift cards, donations and much more. September 2021's "Monthly Bonus Round" challenge has just begun, and by satisfying a few easy...
Guide How To Watch Today's Xbox Gamescom Opening Night Live Event
Including reveals, updates and "other surprises"
The Gamescom festivities kicked off yesterday with Xbox's 90-minute showcase, and now we're ramping things up even further today (Wednesday, August 25) with the two-hour Gamescom Opening Night Live event. So far, we know that a Saints Row reboot will be making an appearance duri
Guide Psychonauts 2: How To Unlock Photo Mode
Snap!
With every game these days, photo mode is one of the features many players have come to expect. Luckily, Psychonauts 2 has a photo mode, and while you may be inclined to try it out straight away, it's not as simple as that. It's a few hours into the game before you can unlock photo mode, and can actually be missed entirely if you're not...
Guide Psychonauts 2: How To Solve Hollis’ Hot Streak Pharmacy Mental Connection Puzzle
Another brain teaser
Having solved the Hollis Classroom Mental Connection puzzle earlier on in Psychonauts 2, you may think you're equipped to handle whatever the game has to throw at you in regards to these conundrums. We thought the same until we entered Hollis' mind again for an even tricker round. This time, you're tasked to connect multiple...
Guide Psychonauts 2: How To Find The Astronaut Ice Cream For The Scavenger Hunt
Possibly the trickiest Scavenger Hunt item to find
Throughout Psychonauts 2 you'll gain a couple of additional side missions. The first one you get will be the Scavenger Hunt side quest, and while most of the items are pretty easy to find, some are a bit trickier - the Astronaut Ice Cream is one of the most notable. This one is a bit more hidden...
Guide Psychonauts 2: How To Get A Brain For Nick
Nick a brain
A fair few hours into Psychonauts 2, after your first major mission, the game will open up with quite a few quest objectives. One is to help a character known as Nick, who is looking for a brain. While the game points you in the right direction, once there it can be a little confusing as to what you need to do, so we've broken it down...
Guide Psychonauts 2: How To Solve The Hollis Classroom Mental Connection Puzzle
Learn the ways of mental connection
The first of the new abilities you'll unlock in Psychonauts 2 is Mental Connection, a grappling hook that can be used to hook onto thoughts. You unlock the ability after entering Hollis Foresythe's brain for the first time, and while it initially may be straightforward to use, the finale of the level introduces a...
Guide Everything You Need To Know About Psychonauts 2 On Xbox Game Pass
Game details, release times, pre-load info & more
Psychonauts 2 is launching this week, and if you haven't checked out our review already, you should know that it's an absolute masterpiece! Of course, with stellar reviews across the board, no doubt many Xbox owners who haven't checked out the series before will be wondering what this is all
Guide Xbox At Gamescom 2021: Everything You Need To Know
The date, time and details for this year's Xbox stream
Gamescom 2021 has crept up on us, with the festivities getting started tomorrow, August 24 with a special Xbox stream that will "share the latest updates and gameplay for some of the biggest games coming soon to Xbox." Here's a bit of what you can look forward to during the event: "You’ll...
Guide Xbox Game Pass: All Games Coming Soon & Leaving Soon In August 2021
The latest Game Pass reveals and updates
Looking for a complete list of Xbox Game Pass games coming soon in August 2021? 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 this August, as...
Guide Twelve Minutes: How To Find Out The Name Of The Nanny
It's "something flowery", but what is it?
So, you're getting close to the end in Twelve Minutes with Xbox Game Pass and you've convinced the cop your wife is innocent. He's mentioned the nanny's name is "something flowery", but how do you find out what it is? What Is The Nanny's Name In Twelve Minutes?: MAJOR SPOILERS AHEAD FOR THE LATE STAGES...
Guide Twelve Minutes: How To Prove Your Wife Is Innocent
And how to get Bumblebee to talk to you
So, you're stuck on Twelve Minutes with Xbox Game Pass and you're trying to convince the 'cop' that your wife is innocent in regards to her father's murder, but he's asking for proof and you don't have it. What do you do?! How To Prove Your Wife Is Innocent In Twelve Minutes: We're going to assume that in...
Guide Twelve Minutes: How To Prove The Day Is Restarting
How to convince your wife of the time-loop
So, you're stuck on Twelve Minutes with Xbox Game Pass and you're trying to convince your wife that the day is restarting. The only problem? She doesn't believe you. Fortunately, there is a way to prove it to her. How To Prove The Day Is Restarting In Twelve Minutes: There are a couple of ways we were...
Guide Twelve Minutes: How To Find The Pocket Watch
The cop wants your wife's watch, but where is it?!
So, you're stuck on Twelve Minutes with Xbox Game Pass and you keep hearing about this pocket watch the cop wants to know about. The only question is, how do you find it? Does it even exist? Fortunately, it's a pretty easy solution. Where Is The Pocket Watch In Twelve Minutes?: Firstly, you'll...
Guide How To Join The Xbox Insider Program
Everything you need to know
Over the past few months, there have been loads of cool features coming to Xbox. The only problem is, when they're first announced, you're usually hit with those dreaded words: Currently available for Xbox Insiders. Of course, these features roll out universally over time, but sometimes you just want to be one of the...
Guide Microsoft Rewards: Earn 500 Easy Points With This New 'Animal Antics' Xbox Challenge
500 points for just a few minutes of work!
It's Microsoft Rewards time! You might have noticed yesterday that another new punch card went live on the Microsoft Rewards app on Xbox, and it's a fantastic way to get 500 easy points for just a few minutes' work. As you can see from the image above, you first need to activate the 'Animal Antics' punch...
Guide Everything You Need To Know About Twelve Minutes On Xbox Game Pass
Game details, release times, pre-load info & more
We've got a treat on the way to Xbox Game Pass this week! Twelve Minutes, an interactive thriller with a Hollywood cast, is launching on the service for Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC and Xbox Cloud Gaming on August 19. Ahead of its release, we've put together a quick guide so you know...
Guide Hades For Xbox: How To Fix 'Achievements Not Unlocking' Issue
Here's what you need to do
You've just finished your first run of Hades, you're feeling pretty accomplished, but then you realise your achievement for finally making your way through hasn't unlocked. Achievements have been a big problem in Hades since its launch for Xbox Game Pass last week, with many reporting issues of achievements not unlocking...
Guide All Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks You Can Claim In August 2021
Get some exclusive Splitgate gear
The Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks program is back as usual for August, so we've listed everything you can currently get your hands on below. The most recent addition is a set of Diamond Dynasty packs for MLB The Show 21! We'll keep adding to this list as more Perks are added over the coming days and weeks. Here...
Guide Here Are The Release Times For Hades On Xbox Game Pass
It's almost time to escape the Underworld
It's already been a very busy week for Game Pass, and the highlight hasn't even arrived yet! A year since its critically-acclaimed release for Nintendo Switch and PC, Hades is finally coming to Xbox Game Pass on Friday, August 13. In terms of release times, we're a little bit in the dark because nothing has...
Guide Art Of Rally For Xbox: How To Fix 'Press Any Button To Start' Issue
Can't sign in? Here's what you need to do
Hooray! Art of Rally is finally available on Xbox Game Pass. The only catch? It's not working properly. As you're probably well aware, the game is suffering from an issue at launch on Xbox where the "press any button to start" screen forces you to continually sign-in on a loop, which means the game actually...
Guide Everything You Need To Know About Hades On Xbox Game Pass
Release times, game details & more
Hades is joining Xbox Game Pass this Friday, and after the hugely positive reception to the game last year, it's something we should all be very excited for. The game made a name for itself after releasing on Nintendo Switch and PC, but finally, we get to see what all the fuss is about on Xbox. With its arrival...
Guide How To Watch Today's ID@Xbox Indie Showcase
All the details you need
It's time for round two of the Xbox Indie Showcase later today, which will highlight "tons of independent titles" heading to Xbox, and we're hoping for quite a lot of Xbox Game Pass news to come out of the event as well. "During this showcase, we’ll once again feature tons of independent titles, including brand new game...
Guide How To Claim 2000 Bonus Microsoft Rewards Points On Xbox In August
Your Monthly Bonus Round instructions
It's that time again! We're big fans of the Microsoft Rewards program here at Pure Xbox, which allows you to complete tasks in order to earn redeemable points which can be spent on gift cards, donations and much more. August 2021's "Monthly Bonus Round" challenge has just begun, and by satisfying a few easy...
Guide How Long Does Xbox Game Pass Title The Ascent Take To Beat?
It could be a lengthy adventure
The Ascent has finally arrived on Xbox Game Pass and promises to deliver a cyberpunk RPG filled with missions to complete and treasures to uncover. It may be daunting looking at it from the outside, but just how long is it going to take you to complete? Your mileage may vary depending on how much you want to invest...
Guide How To Find Your House In Microsoft Flight Simulator For Xbox
Sightseeing your own front door
When loading up Microsoft Flight Simulator for the first time, pretty much everyone does the same thing - attempt to find their own house. Jumping into the World Map can be pretty daunting and you may be lead to believe you'll need to find a nearby airport and fly the rest of the way, but it's actually a lot simpler...
Guide Xbox Summer Spotlight: Earn Gift Cards & Microsoft Rewards Points By Buying Games
Get rewarded for purchasing select titles
The Xbox Summer Spotlight 2021 promotion has begun today, highlighting "some of the most anticipated games of the season". And if you buy enough of them, you can
Guide How To Cut Microsoft Flight Simulator's Xbox Download Size In Half
Drop the size from 97GB to 42GB
Microsoft Flight Simulator is the talk of the town for Xbox Series X and Series S owners right now, but regardless of which system you own, you might be worried about the effect of its 97GB download size on your storage space. Fortunately, there is actually a way of reducing that size by up to a whopping 59.7 GB,...
Guide Xbox Game Pass: All Games Coming Soon & Leaving Soon In July 2021
The latest Game Pass reveals and updates
Looking for a complete list of Xbox Game Pass games coming soon in July 2021? 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 this July, as well as...
Guide Microsoft Rewards: Earn 500 Easy Points With This New 'Top 10' Xbox Challenge
500 points for just a few minutes of work!
It's Microsoft Rewards time! You might have noticed yesterday that a new punch card went live on the Microsoft Rewards app on Xbox, and it's a fantastic way to get 500 easy points for just a few minutes' work. As you can see from the image above, you first need to activate the punch card on the app, and...
Guide How To Watch Today's EA Play Live 2021 Event
All the details you need
E3 2021 may be over, but EA still has big plans for this week in the form of EA Play Live, which is the company's annual showcase extravaganza. The event takes place today, Thursday, July 22 at 6pm BST. In terms of what to expect, EA says the show will feature "what’s next for games like Battlefield 2042 and Apex...
Guide When Will The Xbox Summer Sale 2021 Be Revealed?
Prepare for a barrage of discounts
The Microsoft Store Summer Sale (also known as the Ultimate Game Sale and Super Game Sale) is almost upon us, during which a significant number of Xbox digital titles are expected to be discounted for a period of around ten days to two weeks. The official date of the sale hasn't been announced at the time of...
Guide Halo Infinite Beta: How To Sign Up For The Upcoming Multiplayer Preview
Become a Halo Insider for a chance to get involved
Halo Infinite's multiplayer preview is on the way this summer, and for a number of weeks now, the game's community manager Brian Jarrard has been reminding players to make sure they complete all the steps to be in with a chance. In his latest post over on Twitter, he's reiterated this message -...
Guide All Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks You Can Claim In July 2021
"We are definitely not in Hawkins anymore..."
The Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks program is back as usual for July, so we've listed everything you can currently get your hands on below. Keep in mind that while Space Jam: A New Legacy - The Game was an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perk for a while, it has since been made available entirely free-to-play for...
Guide These 100+ Games All Have Free Trials On Xbox One, Series X, Series S
Free trials of full games on Xbox One, Series X & Series S
We don't know about you, but we sometimes come across games on the Microsoft Store with free trials that we weren't even aware of. Publishers typically announce these trials separately from Microsoft, so it's easy to miss them when they come along, even for major games and franchises...
Guide How To Claim 2500 Bonus Microsoft Points On Xbox In July
Your Monthly Bonus Round instructions
It's that time again! We're big fans of the Microsoft Rewards program here at Pure Xbox, which allows you to complete tasks in order to earn redeemable points which can be spent on gift cards, donations and much more. July 2021's "Monthly Bonus Round" challenge has just begun, and by satisfying a few easy...
Guide All Free Xbox Games With Gold In 2021
The complete list of every 2021 Xbox Games With Gold title (as they're announced)
Looking for the latest Xbox Games with Gold titles? Struggling to remember which games you downloaded (or missed!) earlier in the year? This page lists every Games with Gold title currently announced in 2021 for Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One and Xbox 360...
Guide All Optimised For Xbox Series X Games Out Now
Enhanced games for the Series X (and Series S)
If you've recently picked up an Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S, you will likely be keen to play games which are optimised to take advantage of the full power Microsoft's next-gen consoles have to offer. It's not just the brand-new games, either - many Xbox One titles have already had this optimisation...
Guide Everything You Need To Know About Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance On Xbox Game Pass
Release times, Xbox Series X version, game details & more
Get ready, it's almost time for another Xbox Game Pass day one launch! This time we're looking at Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance, which drops on the service as soon as tomorrow, June 22. Exciting stuff! Ahead of its release, we thought we'd put together a quick guide so you know what...
Guide Xbox Game Pass: All Games Coming Soon & Leaving Soon In June 2021
The latest Game Pass reveals and updates
Looking for a complete list of Xbox Game Pass games coming soon in June 2021? 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 this June, as well as...
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,...
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...
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...
Guide All Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks You Can Claim In June 2021
Including Disney Plus!
The Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks program is back as usual for June, and while we haven't seen too many Perks added so far this month, they're all pretty good additions including the return of Disney Plus! We'll keep adding to this list as more Perks are added over the coming days and weeks. Here are the new Perks you can...
Guide All Upcoming Gaming Events And Reveals In Summer 2021
Everything happening during E3 2021 season
Everything's beginning to kick off with game reveals and events, as we slowly uncover the upcoming slate of titles for the foreseeable future. Last summer was a bit of a mess in terms of how many events were thrown at us, but this one is expected to a bit more manageable. That being said, we're still seeing...
Guide How To Claim 2000 Bonus Microsoft Points On Xbox In June
Your Monthly Bonus Round instructions
It's that time again! We're big fans of the Microsoft Rewards program here at Pure Xbox, which allows you to complete tasks in order to earn redeemable points which can be spent on gift cards, donations and much more. June 2021's "Monthly Bonus Round" challenge has just begun, and by satisfying a few easy...
Guide Easy Achievements For The 10K Microsoft Rewards Challenge
The best games to get you to 10k Gamerscore quickly
Update (Tue 11th May, 2021 21:30 BST): The Microsoft Rewards 10K Xbox Gamerscore Challenge has returned for May 2021, so we've updated this guide below with a few extra games to help you get some easy achievements! Original story (Fri 8th Jan, 2021 14:00 GMT): The Microsoft Rewards program kicked...
