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News Halo: The Master Chief Collection Has Over 10 Million Players On PC Alone
"The vast majority of them being brand new to the franchise"
The comeback story of Halo: The Master Chief Collection has been pretty incredible to watch play out. When it first launched, the servers pretty much made the online unplayable for a lengthy amount of time. Yet here we are, all these years later, and not only does the game run like a dream...
News Team Xbox Is Making Improvements For PC Gamers & Developers
"We think that we’re headed in the right direction"
Matt Booty, Head of Xbox Game Studios, has today outlined Microsoft’s "continued investments" for PC gaming, which includes a selection of improvements coming soon for both players and developers. On the player side, in addition to the arrival of Xbox Cloud Gaming for PC, Microsoft is...
News Halo Infinite Will Support Cross-Play And Cross-Progression
Take the fight across platforms
We're getting small nuggets of Halo Infinite news fairly regularly these days, with the most recent announcement being that the game will support cross-play and cross-progression when it launches later this year. The news was announced in a recent Xbox Wire post, which looked at the company's focus on PC gaming. It...
Random Another Phil Spencer Appearance, Another Shelf Full Of Easter Eggs To Investigate
Zoom and enhance!
In a growing trend that always gets the internet talking, Phil Spencer appeared in another stream last night and the fabled shelf of goodies returned. The return has already got fans speculating what the Easter Eggs could possibly be. As part of Gamesbeat Live 2021, Spencer made an appearance to talk about Gaming for Everyone at...
News Mysterious Ubisoft Game Suddenly Appears On The Microsoft Store
And then quickly gets removed
Surprise! A new Ubisoft title emerged on the Microsoft Store earlier today, but nobody has any idea what it is, where it came from, or how it even came to be. According to the description, it was intended for an internal test. Originally under the guise of Incursion VMC, the title later changed to VMC Only, before it...
News PC Games Are Becoming Playable On Xbox, Even With Mouse & Keyboard
Think of the possibilities
We highlighted a video back in early March which showed an Xbox Insider playing PC games on their Xbox through NVIDIA's GeForce Now service, all thanks to the capabilities of the new Microsoft Edge app on Xbox. That app is still only available for Xbox Insiders for now, but it's moved on quite considerably, adding full...
Rumour Xbox To Give An Update Later This Week On Its 'Commitment' To PC Gaming
But what could it be?
Xbox is firing on all cylinders since the release of Xbox Series X|S. Game Pass is growing in value, while backwards compatibility continues to thrive with FPS Boost. Alongside this, there's a heavy community of Xbox fans on PC, and a new rumour suggests the company will be providing an update for what those players can expect...
News Xbox Academy Aims To Teach School Pupils Video Game Development
Beats doing maths
In news we're completely not jealous about, Microsoft is introducing the latest stage of Xbox Academy with a workshop intended to inspire teenagers to become the next future game developers. Xbox Academy will be part of Microsoft’s Work Experience Week on May 10, and is available for year 9 and 10 pupils in the UK. Across the...
Random Did You Know Halo's Cortana Voiced Princess Peach?
Sorry Chief, Cortana is in another castle
In a special crossover article here at Pure Xbox, we're sharing a fact our friends over at Nintendo Life informed us about that we weren't actually aware of! One of the prominent ex-voices of Nintendo's Princess Peach (as well as Toad and Toadette) is also the voice of our very own Cortana from the Halo...
News It's Official, Dragon Quest Builders 2 Is Coming To Xbox And Game Pass
It'll be with us as soon as next week
Update: Microsoft has made it official! Dragon Quest Builders 2 is arriving on Xbox consoles as soon as next Wednesday, May 4th, and it'll be arriving on Xbox Game Pass (including PC and cloud) on the same day. "Also, as an Xbox Play Anywhere title, you can play Dragon Quest Builders 2 on Xbox and PC with...
Gallery Here's A Look At 343's Custom Game Browser For Halo: MCC
"We cannot wait to get it into your hands"
In a new flighting and development update for Halo: The Master Chief Collection, 343 Industries has announced the long-awaited Custom Game Browser is about to be in the hands of players. This feature was originally confirmed in 2018, but 343 decided to hold off in order to polish each game in the collection...
News CD Projekt Shares Impressive Sales Results For Cyberpunk 2077 And The Witcher Series
That's a lot of moolah
It's no surprise that both the Cyberpunk 2077 and The Witcher franchises have been extremely popular. The hype around both has reached astronomical levels, with heavy expectations put on CD Projekt and the games they make. But how well did they both do? The company has shared a few key stats which show just how well the...
Random This Xbox Game Pass Advert Is The Weirdest One Yet
Yeah, we’re not sure what to feel about this
In something we can never un-see, Xbox has shared a strange and weird Xbox Game Pass trailer, which attempts to convey some of the quality titles available on the service. Embodying the spirit of classic American sitcoms, the trailer replicates the intro to shows of that nature. Featuring a family of...
News BT Is Offering A Discount On Xbox Game Pass, But Don't Get Too Excited
Cash back!
If you've been holding off on signing up for Xbox Game Pass and happen to be a BT broadband user in the UK, then the company is offering the deal of a lifetime. Okay, so it's really not, but a saving is a saving, right? BT broadband customers are being offered the ability to add Xbox Game Pass Ultimate to their bill. The addition is...
News Good News, Forza Motorsport Playtest Invites Are Starting To Be Sent Out
Were you one of the lucky ones?
Earlier this month we got word that the upcoming Forza Motorsport would be getting a variety of free playtests. The reason is to approach a new method to development, and allow fans to shape the game ahead of launch. It's now been confirmed that the first batch of invitations have gone out, with more expected over...
Video Here's What Xbox Cloud Gaming Running On PC Looks Like
We can't wait to try it
Xbox Cloud Gaming has begun rolling out for both PC and iOS, but you'll need to be an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate member AND be invited to try it out. If you're still waiting and are eager to see how it runs, then luckily some early adopters have shared their experience with the service. Unlike the Android version of it, both PC...
News Xbox Game Pass Reportedly Now Has 23 Million Subscribers
That's five million more since January!
In recent months Xbox Game Pass has been knocking it out of the park with gargantuan releases, and that's reportedly been shown in its user base. As of April 20, it's said to have grown to 23 million subscribers. The claim comes from industry insider Jez Corden, who shared the statement on Twitter. The huge...
News Square Enix Has Plans To Make An Appearance At E3 2021
"Please keep your eyes peeled"
Along with companies such as Xbox and Ubisoft, it seems Square Enix is now joining the billing for E3 - despite not making an official announcement. As spotted and transcribed by Video Games Chronicle (thanks!), an interview at Japanese publication
Random Tut Tut, Phil Spencer Has Been Playing Octopath Traveler During His Meetings
Ommmm, I'm telling!
We all know Phil Spencer loves his games. When he's not working he can often be found hitting up Destiny 2 with other Xbox fans, or even playing it while sitting in the airport. Well, Mr. Spencer has really dropped himself in it now, as he's admitted (again) he's been play
News Xbox Cloud Gaming Arrives On PC, iOS In Beta Form This Week
"The limited beta is our time to test and learn"
It's been a long time coming, but now Microsoft has officially announced that a "limited beta" will begin for Xbox Cloud Gaming on PC and iOS devices as soon as tomorrow, April 20th for select Xbox Game Pass Ultimate users. The Xbox team says it will be sending out invites on a continuous basis to...
Rumour Xbox Game Studios Working On Four New IPs, Including A Spinoff Of An Existing IP
"One of them is not something I ever would have imagined"
Another day, another Xbox rumour. This one seems to be on the more plausible side however, which signals that there are currently four IPs in the works at Xbox Game Studios Publishing, one of which is based on an existing IP. During a recent GameOnDaily podcast (at the 12:35 mark), Window's...
News Amazon Has Reportedly Cancelled Its Upcoming Lord Of The Rings MMO
Cast to the fiery depths of Mount Doom
A Lord of the Rings MMO headed by Amazon was expected to release next year, but according to a new report, those plans have been scarpered due to a dispute between the company and Tencent. Back in 2019, Amazon announced it was working on a new MMO set within The Lord of the Rings universe. It roped in...
News Xbox France Has This Weird Microsoft Flight Simulator PC Up For Grabs
Fly me to the danger zone!
We've seen some absolutely insane custom built PCs out there, but honestly, this may take the prize for the most out there. To celebrate the new world update for Microsoft Flight Simulator, this unique competition from Xbox France is giving away this strange themed PC, which resembles a jet engine of an aircraft - we're...
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 Sea Of Thieves Season Two Sets Sail Today, Here’s Everything Included
Shiver my timbers!
Sea of Thieves took a dramatic change to a seasonal format in recent months, and Rare its now ushering in its second season, which features a wide array of new content and is available today. Much like the first season, there's an insane amount of content here which comes with new world events, customisation items, and a whole...
Rumour Xbox Looking To Publish AAA Game With 'An Ambitious Connected World'
"This particular one sounds extremely promising"
This past month has seen a gargantuan amount of Xbox rumours flying around. As we draw closer to E3 in June, we can probably expect more and more to surface, which makes separating the possible ones from the fake ones harder. A new one we've spotted is from a pretty reliable source, and suggests that...
News The Day Before Isn't Coming To Xbox Right Now, But There's Still Hope
The hype is strong for this MMO survival game
If you keep up with the PC gaming scene, you've probably noticed that upcoming MMO survival title The Day Before has been getting a lot of hype, with an IGN trailer getting over 2 million views in a matter of days earlier this week. Of course, the downside from our perspective is that it's only planned...
Random Former Halo Composer And His Dog Share TikTok Collaboration Of The Halo Theme
Good doggo!
Marty O'Donnell worked on the Halo series during the Bungie days, creating some of the iconic tunes we all know and love today. The legendary composer has now started his own TikTok channel, where he's shared a nostalgic rendition of the classic theme. Not only did O'Donnell play the Halo theme on his piano, but he was also joined by...
News Xbox Live Gold Removal For Destiny 2 And Call Of Duty: Warzone May Take A Bit Longer
"We are working with the studios as the titles require an update"
After attempting to raise the price of Xbox Live Gold earlier this year, Microsoft quickly retracted that implementation following a huge critical backlash, later coming forward to say all free-to-play titles will no longer require a Gold membership. Since then, the removal of the...
News Microsoft Flight Simulator Releases Its Fourth Free World Update
This time focusing on Western Europe
The latest free world update for Microsoft Flight Simulator has arrived, and this time it focuses on Western Europe - specifically France, Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg. As usual, it's looking fantastic! There are loads of new features included as part of the update, such as improved digital elevation data...
News Xbox Game Pass Now Has Amazon Alexa Support In The US
Alexa, download more games for me
As if Xbox Game Pass wasn't accessible enough, it's been revealed that Amazon Alexa is getting integration with the service to make it an even easier experience, launching initially in the US with further rollouts in the near future. According to The Verge, users will be able to use an Alexa applicable device...
News Got An Xbox Controller With Drift Issues? Lawyers Are Reportedly Interested In Buying Them
Cash in on your misfortune
There's been a long running legal battle surrounding drift issues with the Xbox One and Xbox Elite Wireless Controllers, but we haven't heard much in a while. However, a recently shared email from lawyers involved with the case seems to suggest they're building evidence by purchasing faulty controllers from Xbox users. As...
News It Looks Like The Next BioShock Will Be An Open World Game
Numerous job listings suggest so
It's already been confirmed that developer Cloud Chamber will be helming the next BioShock entry, with a team comprised of series veterans. While we still don't have concrete details on what that experience will be, recently discovered job listings have found out some interesting details - most notably how the game...
Random This Official Halo And Mario Artwork Is The Crossover We Didn't Know We Needed
It's a me, Master Chief!
There's been a lot of buzz already this week that Microsoft and Nintendo could be collaborating together on something. Well, the official Halo Instagram account has only added fuel to the fire with this new artwork, which can only be described as a massive tease. The art, which is beautifully drawn, features many iconic...
Random Xbox Actually 'Commissioned' This Insane Halo & DOOM Crossover Portrait
It's great to see the family come together
In one of the weirdest stories we've ever had to report (and we've reported on some weird ones!), Xbox has "commissioned" a variety of Bethesda themed portraits in honor of the company joining the first-party family. Throughout the month, more images are said to be coming, but the first is a riff of Halo...
News Age Of Empires 4 Arrives This Fall On PC, Including Xbox Game Pass
No sign of a console version though
Today's Age of Empires Fan Preview event has just wrapped, giving us a first proper look at Age of Empires 4's gameplay (amongst other things), as well as an official release window for the game - this Fall. As you can see from the trailer above, the gameplay looks really, really good, and we're looking forward...
Video Watch The Age Of Empires Fan Preview Event Here
Featuring "reveals and surprises"
Update: The Fan Preview event has now finished, but you can watch the replay above! Original story: Welcome to the Age of Empires Fan Preview event! Today's stream will feature "surprises, reveals: new gameplay civilizations and campaigns, and so much more", set to begin at 9am PT / 12pm ET / 5pm BST. It's been...
News Xbox Is Running A Bethesda Controller Contest For Achievement Hunters
Achievement unlocked
Remember those beautiful Bethesda controllers that were (and are still) being given away in a sweepstakes the other week? Well, you could possibly have the opportunity to get your hands on them through another new competition. The rules have appeared online and according to Tru
Deals Xbox Game Studios Gets A Steam Sale, 30+ Games Included
Available all weekend for PC gamers
If you like to play your Xbox games on PC rather than console (and you're not a subscriber to Xbox Game Pass), you'll be glad to know that Xbox Game Studios is having a Publisher Sale on Steam this weekend. The sale lasts until Monday, April 12th, and features a whole bunch of great deals on everything from Halo:...
News Resident Evil Showcase Returns Next Week With Some 'Surprises'
"We’ll leave it to all of you to speculate on"
Update: We finally have confirmation that the next Resident Evil Showcase will be airing on April 15 at 3pm PDT/11pm BST. The teaser also reveals we'll see new gameplay, as well as reiterating "some surprises" along the way. Original story: Remember the
Guide How To Watch This Week's Age Of Empires Fan Preview Event
"Gather your snacks and get HYPED"
It was announced last month that Age of Empires would be hosting a special 'Fan Preview' event on April 10th, featuring "surprises, reveals: new gameplay civilizations and campaigns, and so much more." It's been confirmed that we'll get a look at new footage for the upcoming Age of Empires 4 as part of this event,...
News Comical Cloud Simulator Rain On Your Parade Is Now Available To Preload With Xbox Game Pass
Summer rains, you can never predict them
If you thought video games couldn't get weirder, we have one coming to Xbox Game Pass on April 15 which has you controlling a cloud and literally raining on people's parades! The comical Rain on Your Parade may not be out yet, but you can preload it through Game Pass or by pre-ordering now. Set across 50...
News The New Forza Motorsport Will Soon Be Getting A Free Playtest
Get ahead of the competition
We were introduced to a new Forza Motorsport entry for Xbox last year, and now Turn 10 Studios has revealed that some fans will be able to access a playtest "soon", with more playtests to come in the months ahead. In a recent Forza Monthly stream, the game's creative director, Chris Esaki, announced that fans will be...
News Sea Of Thieves Season Two Begins Next Week With Menacing Forts And Funky Emotes
Yo-ho, a pirate's life for me
Sea of Thieves recently introduced seasons, dramatically changing up how players interact with the game. After a successful Season One, Rare has announced that Season Two will be underway beginning on April 15. Very little is known about the season so far, but a short teaser trailer has provided us some juicy details...
News Battletoads Developer Is Working With An 'Established IP' On An 'Exciting New Project'
Wonder what it could be?
Dlala Studios developed the excellent Battletoads for Xbox Game Studios last year, and now the company appears to be working on its next title, which will reportedly be based on an established IP. The studio, which was responsible for bringing Rare's loveable characters back to life last year, has published some job...
News E3 Returns This June With A Digital Only Event, Xbox Will Be In Attendance
Along with multiple other companies
E3 will return for 2021 in the form of a digital event, and Xbox has been confirmed to be one of the attendees, along with a host of other companies. The event will run from June 12 until June 15, and along with Xbox, it will feature appearances from Nintendo, Capcom, Konami, Ubisoft, Take-Two Interactive, Warner...
Talking Point Should Xbox Continue Its Games With Gold Initiative?
It's becoming a tough sell
Xbox's Games With Gold announcements often seem to be met with similar feelings these days - disappointment. There's no denying that it's delivered some great games and everyone's tastes won't line up with one another, but the general feeling seems to be largely negative on the whole, especially since the emergence of Xbox...
News Phil Spencer Celebrates Seven Years As The Head Of Xbox
Happy anniversary, Phil!
Phil Spencer, the man behind the shift in Xbox over the past generation is now celebrating having been the head of the company for the past seven years. As we all know, the beginning of the Xbox One era was a dark time for the company, and many fans were beginning to question their loyalty to the console. It all seemed as...
News Dead Or Alive Series Director Parts Ways With Koei Tecmo
"I worked on Dead or Alive for 16 years"
Yohei Shimbori, who has worked on the Dead or Alive series since 2004, has left Koei Tecmo after 16 years. Shimbori announced news of his departure in a tweet, which when translated explains that as of today he has officially left the company. He managed to work on ten games in the series over the 16 years...
News Season 6 Of Halo: The Master Chief Collection Lands Next Week
Get ready, Spartans!
Halo: The Master Chief Collection is still going strong and doing a mighty fine job of bridging the gap to Halo Infinite. On April 7 the game will enter Season 6, which brings new unlockables, accessories, and more. 100 new tiers will be available to rank through on the Season Pass and it's said to also bring "brand new back...
