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News New Halo Infinite Baddie Is 'The Creepiest, Most Disturbing Character That’s Been In Halo'
That's a no from us
Revealed as part of IGN's ongoing coverage of Halo Infinite, more details have been dropped about a certain character known as Jega 'Rdomani, a Spartan Killer determined to end Master Chief. Speaking to IGN, associate creative director Paul Crocker explained Jega's place in the world. While the previously seen alien race known...
News Unpacking Is Impressing A Lot Of Xbox Game Pass Players
"I can't say enough great things about it"
Unpacking was a brand-new release on Xbox Game Pass last week, and while it hasn't exactly caught fire with the masses, those who have checked it out seem to be loving what they're playing. On the outside, the premise of Unpacking seems fairly straightforward - you unbox packages and place your items into...
News Forza Horizon 5 Early Access Surpasses One Million Players
It's off to the races
Forza Horizon 5 may not be officially launching until this Tuesday with Xbox Game Pass, but over one million players appear to have already dived into the early access edition of the game with the Premium Edition bundle. Following an immensely positive reception with its reviews, it seems players just can't wait until November...
Talking Point What's Your Most Anticipated 2022 Video Game Release?
It's a big year ahead
Arguably, 2021 has been a bit of a quiet year in terms of major new game releases. If anything, it's been a time for indies to shine and for the next-gen systems to push out some new, nifty features. Unfortunately, the games to really utilise those options are far and few between - until next year. 2022 is looking to be a...
News Master Chief's Grappleshot Takes The Spotlight In The Latest Halo Infinite Short Film
Official UNSC Archives transmission incoming
One new addition to the upcoming release Halo Infinite is the Grappleshot - you might have used it in the multiplayer. If you're curious to learn more about the new upgrade's backstory, then you should check out the latest UNSC Archives transmission, which touches on the surrounding lore. "Project...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (November 6-7)
Oorah!
Call of Duty: Vanguard, Forza Horizon 5, Just Dance 2022 - there's an extremely varied selection of new titles to enjoy this weekend. There are also some new Game Pass titles to dive into, along with
News 343 Industries Outlines Halo Infinite's Battle Pass Plans
Learn how progression works
An extensive interview with 343 Industries has been released, going into details about Halo Infinite's Battle Pass and how it will play into the game. Halo Infinite's head of design Jerry Hook and lead progression designer Chris Blohm recently sat down with IGN to discuss everything about the upcoming multiplayer Battle...
News PlayStation Exec Congratulates Xbox On Forza Horizon 5 Launch
Heart-warming
Unless you've been living under a rock, Forza Horizon 5 has been met with fantastic reviews. The result has marked it one of 2021's best-reviewed titles, making it a huge critical success. Its glowing praise has even reached as far as the realms of PlayStation, as one executive has congratulated Xbox on the game's launch. After Phil...
Roundup Here’s What The Critics Are Saying About Forza Horizon 5
Is the series still firing on all cylinders?
Xbox’s arguably first major first-party game of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S generation is upon us, as Forza Horizon 5 is finally making its way to our systems, with early access beginning as soon as this Friday. Five entries later, you’d be forgiven for thinking the series may be running out...
News Psychonauts 2 Update Adds A Wave Of Quality Of Life Improvements
Perfect for achievement hunters
Psychonauts 2 is one of the best games of the year, and it's just got even better. Double Fine has released a new update that not only brings a few bug fixes but also introduces a selection of quality of life improvements. The update will prove useful for any collectable hunters out there who are still tracking down...
News Halo Infinite Short Film Expands On Lore Surrounding Master Chief
Get some tissues
In a fairly emotional video for a game that involves you punching aliens in the face, 343 Industries has released a short film expanding on the Master Chief ahead of Halo Infinite. The story revolves around how Master Chief's energy shield was founded, and the brave task numerous marines partook in to retrieve it. Set around the...
News Battlefield 2042's Free Xbox Game Pass Trial Begins Next Week
Go on, have a taste
After the beta, you may still be on the fence with Battlefield 2042. If so, you'll be happy to know a 10-hour free trial will be available for Xbox Game Pass and EA Play members starting November 12th. As confirmed by an
Video Xbox Releases Forza Horizon 5 Live-Action Clip Starring Ted Lasso Star And Karol G
"I call myself the getaway driver"
In the lead-up to the release of Forza Horizon 5, Xbox has uploaded a new live-action promotional trailer. It stars the Mexican actor and filmmaker Cristo Fernández (as seen in Ted Lasso) and the Colombian singer, Karol G. In the trailer, we get to see the two speed through Mexico's many landscapes in a BMW and...
News 343 Industries Shares A Look At 'Streets', A Brand New Multiplayer Map In Halo Infinite
With more to come over the coming weeks
We've already seen some impressive maps in Halo Infinite, and the newly unveiled Streets seems to be continuing that tradition. Kickstarting a wide range of coverage from IGN (including an upcoming campaign preview), the smaller arena map is built for 4 vs. 4 play. Set within the streets of a city, the map is...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 30-31)
It's a spooky one
Are we all ready for a spooky weekend? Halloween is finally upon us, and so is a wealth of new titles to dive into. Outside of new Xbox Game Pass titles, Free Play Days and the several sales taking place, we also have huge new AAA releases such as Marvel's Guardi
Gallery 343 Shows Off More Stunning Halo Infinite Artwork, Renders And Screenshots
Game launches December 8th
Halo Infinite is getting closer by the day, and to fill the time, 343 has been keeping fans entertained with video updates, multiplayer betas, and also regular blog updates. The latest Inside Infinite update that dropped earlier this week included even more screenshots, renders, and concepts of what's arguably the most...
Random Xbox Shows Off Craig's Incredible Transformation In Halo Infinite
The team has a bit of a "love-hate relationship" with him
We got a glimpse of Craig the Brute's makeover in the recent Halo Infinite campaign gameplay overview, and now Microsoft has gone a step further with a direct before and after shot. It's absolutely blowing up on social media right now, with more than 65K Likes at the time of writing. In...
Review Age Of Empires 4 (Xbox for PC) - The Return Of The King
RTS is back on the menu
Long before MOBAs hit their stride with titles like DotA and League of Legends, one of the most popular genres on PC was real-time strategy. We may no longer be in the heyday of RTS, but there are still many series from this period that remain an important part of video game history. One of the standouts alongside classics...
News Here's A Look At League Of Legends, New World & Other PC Games Streaming On Xbox
Thanks to Nvidia GeForce Now
Yesterday, it was revealed that Nvidia's GeForce Now service had begun supporting the Microsoft Edge browser on Xbox, meaning it is now possible to play PC games on Xbox via the power of cloud streaming. Since then, eager Xbox owners have been trying it out for themselves with the free 'Basic' tier of subscription,...
News Everspace 2 Team Lavishes Praise On Xbox, Calls Game Pass Deal A 'Blessing For Everyone'
"Such deals can be game-changers for indie studios like us"
You might have missed it last week, but Everspace 2 made its way to Xbox Game Pass for PC in the form of an Xbox Game Preview title, and the team behind the game has lavished praise upon Xbox for the partnership. In a message to fans on Steam, Rockfish Games explained that the deal was...
News Wholesome Fishing RPG Moonglow Bay Is Now Available With Xbox Game Pass
Get wrangling
While not mentioned in last week's formal announcement of Xbox Game Pass titles, Moonglow Bay is now officially available with the service on Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and PC. For anyone who doesn't know, Moonglow Bay is a fishing RPG, playable either solo or cooperatively, and uses the art style of games such as The...
Guide Xbox, GeForce Now: How To Play PC Games On Your Console
Using the power of cloud streaming
As of today, it's possible to play PC games on your Xbox One, Series X or Series S through the power of Nvidia GeForce Now and cloud streaming. Incredible! Plus, it works with your existing library of PC games. We've cultivated a little guide to help you on your way, so you can begin using Nvidia GeForce Now on...
News You Can Now Play PC Games On Xbox With Nvidia GeForce Now
Through the new Edge browser
Update: The Verge has confirmed that Nvidia's GeForce Now service is working with the new Xbox browser, meaning you can play PC games on your Xbox console through the power of cloud streaming. However, playing games that require the use of a mouse and keyboard is reportedly not the most ideal experience right now, and...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Age Of Empires 4
Heading to Xbox Game Pass (for PC) this week
The first reviews have dropped today for the highly-anticipated Age of Empires IV, which arrives on Xbox Game Pass for PC this Thursday, and the good news is that it seems to be shaping up very, very well! We'll also have our own thoughts on Age of Empires 4 to share in the near future here at Pure Xbox,...
News 343 Announces Halo Infinite 'Campaign Overview' Broadcast, Airing Later Today
"Master Chief returns"
Following on from the Halo Infinite 'PC Overview' last week, 343 has now announced what everyone has been waiting for - a campaign overview featuring gameplay. Yes, later today it will finally be lifting the lid on this anticipated component of the new Halo game, so players are ready to go when the game launches on December...
News 343 Shares Stunning New Artwork Of Master Chief In Halo Infinite
"Become the Master Chief" on December 8th
Halo Infinite is arguably the most anticipated release of 2021, and it's set to arrive in just under 60 days. Although it is just around the corner, one part of the game we still haven't seen much of is the campaign. While 343 might not be ready to show off Master Chief's new adventure just yet, in its...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 23-24)
Checking out the Riders Republic free trial?
Welcome to the weekend! As usual, there are loads of new games to try on Xbox this weekend, including a bunch of recent Game Pass additions, three Free Play Days titles, and don't forget the Riders Republic Free Trial Week! Here'
News Grounded's Hot And Hazy Update Has Arrived, Here's What's Included
A picnic table, some garbage and more...
Obsidian's survival, crafting and exploration game Grounded might already feel like a complete product, but it's actually still a work-in-progress. With this in mind, the team has just rolled out "The Hot & Hazy Update" for the game. It adds milk molars (a new stat upgrade), infected bugs, new crafting...
News Horde Mode Is Kicking Its Way To DOOM Eternal Next Week
Get ready, slayer
After being announced back in July, the long-awaited Horde Mode for DOOM Eternal is finally arriving on October 26, along with a bunch of other new updates. As part of the appropriately named Update 6.66, Horde Mode is being added for free, and the teaser trailer above gives us a taste of what we can expect. The arcade-style mode...
News Halo Infinite Gets New PC Trailer, AMD Revealed As Exclusive Partner
And a limited edition graphics card is on the way
343 Industries has revealed more details today about the PC version of Halo Infinite, including that AMD is the exclusive PC partner of the game, and AMD has even created a limited edition graphics card to celebrate that fact. The video above goes into a bit of detail about how the PC version...
News 343 Announces Halo Infinite 'PC Overview' Broadcast, Airing Later Today
An update "directly from the devs"
As part of RazorCon 2021, Xbox and 343 will be showcasing an overview of Halo infinite for PC later today. We've not got much to go off right now, except for the following description underneath the live stream video, which explains how fans will be hearing "directly" from devs about what to expect when the game...
News Bethesda Shares New Story Details And Concept Art For Starfield
Space, the final frontier
We may be over a year away from Starfield hitting Xbox, but Bethesda is still determined to make the game a talking point. A new video has been released which not only provides a few extra story details but also some new concept art to feast your eyes over. Hosted by the game's design director Emil Pagliarulo, the video...
News Xbox Game Pass Continues Impressive Growth, But Misses Yearly Target
It didn't quite live up to Microsoft's hopes in FY2021
Xbox Game Pass has been a roaring success for Microsoft since it launched, and sure enough, it's seen even more success in 2021. In a new Microsoft SEC filing, it's been revealed how the popular gaming subscription service saw a 37% increase in total subscribers for FY2021 (which ended on June...
News Hit RPG Shooter Outriders Is Joining Xbox Game Pass For PC This Tuesday
With the ability to transfer your progress
Outriders made a huge splash when it launched with Xbox Game Pass on day one earlier this year, and now it's finally making its debut on Xbox Game Pass for PC as well, arriving with the service on Tuesday, October 19. If you've been playing the hit sci-fi RPG on your Xbox console already and you want to...
News Mojang Has Revealed The Next Major Update For Minecraft, Coming 2022
Introducing 'The Wild Update'
This weekend Mojang held its annual Minecraft Live event. Although it was completely online that didn't stop the announcements from being just as big as previous years. With this in mind, Mojang revealed the next major update for the survival sandbox crafting game - known as 'The Wild Update'. It will be arriving in...
News Minecraft Java And Bedrock Edition Coming To PC Game Pass Next Month
More bang for your buck!
Minecraft Live 2021 has just kicked off and one of the highlights of the show so far is the announcement Minecraft will be coming to PC Game Pass this November. In fact, it's not just one version of Minecraft you'll be getting, Game Pass on PC will receive both the Bedrock Edition and Java Edition of the game. Here's a...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 16-17)
There's a lot to choose from
Can you believe it's the weekend again already!? This week has seen some huge releases from Back 4 Blood on Xbox Game Pass, all the way to the Crysis Remastered Trilogy. There's even been a wealth of indie titles, some of which have joined Xbox Game Pass day one, such as The Good Life. It's been a busy week! Here's what...
Reminder Halo's MCC Is Free-To-Play This Weekend On Xbox And PC
And you can buy the full game for half-price
It's been another big week for the Halo series - with 343 launching Season 8 of Halo: The Master Chief Collection on Xbox Series X|S and PC. To celebrate, Xbox has this weekend made the MCC entirely free until October 17 (aka tomorrow). You'll be able to dive in and try out all of the game's content -...
News New Halo Infinite Gameplay Highlights Multiplayer Competitive Settings
It sounds intense
While quite a few of us have managed to dive into some skirmishes in Halo Infinite, we've still been yet to see the true competitive elements in the game. Some of us will just be happy for a few social matches, but the die-hard community has been eager to see the ranked and competitive settings in action. Thankfully, 343 Industries...
News These Six Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass Today (October 15)
Goodbye, old friends
It's that sad time again when we must say goodbye to a selection of Xbox Game Pass titles, including the much-loved Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition. Here are the six games confirmed to leave before the end of the day on Xbox Game Pass: Date Game Platform October 15 Gonner2 Console, PC, Cloud
News The Riftbreaker Has Mod Support On Xbox Game Pass For PC
And keyboard and mouse support on console
The Riftbreaker joined Xbox Game Pass for PC today (along with consoles) and it appears to have been accompanied by mod support. Users on Reddit have found the PC version of the game comes accompanied with a message confirming the game supports mod, something many users have been craving in more games...
News Two More Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass (October 14)
Get your thinking cap on
It's that time already - another two titles have been added into Xbox Game Pass. This time around, both seem to be based on strategic thinking, with The Riftbreaker and Ring of Pain offering intense experiences. Here are the new games you can download with Xbox Game Pass today:
News Halo: The Master Chief Collection - Season 8: Mythic Is Now Live
"Go really, really medieval"
Ahead of the arrival of Halo Infinite, 343 is still pumping out new content and updates for Halo: The Master Chief Collection. Season 8 is now officially live - in a nutshell, it adds 100 tiers of content, 'Icebox' - a Halo Online multiplayer map now playable in Halo 3, in-campaign collectables for
News Here's A Look At The New Halo 3 Map Coming To The MCC In Season 8
Welcome back a fan favourite
Season 8 of Halo: The Master Chief Collection arrives on Xbox today, and ahead of its release, 343's community coordinator, Tyler Davis, has uploaded a brief video outlining what to expect from this latest update. Apart from the new Mythic armour offerings and the classic Halo: Combat Evolved HUD being "restored", one...
News 343 To Showcase Halo Infinite's Ranked And Competitive Settings Next Week
Get ready for a full playthrough
We've seen Big Team Battles and 4v4 arena battles in Halo Infinite running on social settings, but next week we'll get a look at what the multiplayer aspects of the game are like on a more competitive level. Halo's eSports lead at 343 recently shared a tweet mentioning how the team had been filming ranked and...
News Season 8 Of Halo: The Master Chief Collection Begins Next Week
And it may be the last...
343 Industries has announced that Season 8 of Halo: The Master Chief Collection will kick off on October 13, potentially serving as the last season-based content for the game. A brief teaser for the upcoming season was shared on social media, revealing it will be based around a medieval theme with unique armour offerings...
News Ring Of Pain Creeps Its Way Onto Xbox Game Pass Next Week
Not to be mistaken with the ring of fire
The beauty of Xbox Game Pass is how it introduces us to weird and wonderful games we've never heard of before. Ring of Pain is one such title and will be joining the service on October 14 for Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC and Xbox Cloud Gaming. So, what is Ring of Pain? To put it simply, it's...
News Visage Is Bringing Spooky Halloween Vibes To Xbox Game Pass This Week
Prepare to be scared
Halloween is kicking into gear a few weeks early, as the first-person psychological horror game Visage is making its way onto Xbox Game Pass on October 7. Playable on Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC and Xbox Cloud Gaming, fans of horror will no doubt be ready to turn off the lights and get ready for a P.T. influenced...
News Starfield Will Be Bethesda's 'Largest Translation Effort' Ever
"Over 300 actors and over 150,000 lines of dialogue"
Yesterday during Xbox's Tokyo Game Show livestream, Bethesda's Todd Howard made a brief appearance thanking Japanese fans for their support of series' like The Elder Scrolls and Fallout. Along with this message, he touched on Bethesda's new space RPG, Starfield - sharing some exclusive news for...
News Xbox Game Pass Title Moonglow Bay Has Been Delayed Ever So Slightly
Wholesome vibes coming your way... a few weeks later
Update: Unfortunately some "pesky bugs" have put a spanner in the works, resulting in Moonglow Bay being delayed by a few weeks until October 26. Thankfully, it's not too far away! Ahead of its Xbox Game Pass launch, the team has something special to share on its original release date of...
