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Poll As Hellblade 2 Draws Near, What Do You Think Of The First Game?
Are you a fan of the original?
We're now just over a week away from the first Xbox Game Studios release of 2024 in Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2, so as the May 21st release date draws near, we thought we'd take a quick look back at the original game in the series. Arriving in 2017, Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice was a huge success for Ninja Theory,...
Poll How Would You Grade The ID@Xbox April 2024 Showcase?
Give us your verdict
The dust is now beginning to settle on the Xbox Indie Showcase for April 2024! If you haven't had a chance to watch it yet, you can catch the full thing over at our live coverage page, and we've also provided an extensive recap of everything that happened as part of the show. So, all things considered, what grade would you...
Poll What Do You Think Of Harold Halibut On Xbox So Far?
The most recent "day one" Game Pass release
It's been almost a week now since Harold Halibut made its debut on Xbox Game Pass back on April 16th, and ahead of release we were extremely intrigued by what this unique stop-motion adventure had to offer. Here at Pure Xbox, we ended up giving Harold Halibut a "Great"
Poll What Do You Think Of The Fallout TV Show's First Season?
No spoilers please!
It's been well over a week since the Fallout TV show debuted on Amazon Prime, and we've been patiently sitting and waiting to get the Pure Xbox community's opinions on it ever since - and it feels like now's finally a good time, especially considering it just got picked up for a second season! As you probably know, the entire...
Talking Point Will Hellblade 2 Be A Genuine Game Of The Year Contender This Year?
The first game missed out in 2017
As we close in on a month-or-so before launch, the Hellblade 2 hype is building. This is Xbox's first big exclusive launch of 2024, and it should hopefully get the ball rolling for a fantastic year in regards to Xbox first-party. As good as the game looks so far — and always has done since it was first unveiled...
Poll How Are You Getting On With Evil West On Xbox Game Pass?
Has it hooked so you far?
March was truly a fantastic month for Xbox Game Pass additions, and as you told us in our recent poll, Evil West was your second favourite new XGP title during that time period - only surpassed by the behemoth that is Diablo IV. We also mentioned ahead of its arri
Poll Star Wars Fans, What Do You Think Of The Battlefront Classic Collection?
Has the recent patch improved things?
It's now been a few weeks since the Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection arrived on Xbox, and unfortunately it's suffered quite a lot of negative attention so far. In particular, issues with the game's servers led to a rough launch back in March, culminating in a pretty disappointing Metacritic average of...
Poll What Are Your First Impressions Of Diablo 4 On Xbox Game Pass?
The first Activision Blizzard addition
A few days ago, we asked for your favourite Xbox Game Pass addition in March 2024, and even though it was up against some strong competition such as Evil West and Control Ultimate Edition, Diablo 4 still came out on top. Of course, this w
Poll Skull & Bones Players, What Do You Think Of The Game So Far?
It's all gone quiet on the high seas
After years of delays, Ubisoft finally delivered Skull & Bones to the world just over a month ago. The game released to somewhat disappointing reviews (a 63 on Metacritic for Xbox), but we also saw plenty of positivity from its playerbase. And then... nothing. From our perspective at least, it feels like...
Poll Are You Picking Up Capcom's First $70 Game On Release?
Is Dragon's Dogma 2 worth the price?
Today is the big day, folks - Dragon's Dogma 2 is officially out on Xbox Series X|S! Yep, Capcom's long-awaited RPG sequel has landed, and here at Pure Xbox we're very happy with how it's turned out after more than a decade since the release of Dragon's Dogma. However, with this release
Poll So, What Did You Think Of The Halo TV Show's Season 2 Finale?
Let us know, Spartan
Well, the fight isn't over for Master Chief yet, but season two of Paramount's Halo TV Show has officially concluded. After some high and low points throughout the season, the finale was rather action-packed from start to finish. The season finally got to this pivotal episode - setting the scene for a third season. While we...
Poll How Excited Are You For Diablo 4 On Xbox Game Pass?
The first ActiBlizz title to hit the service
It's been a fun month for Xbox Game Pass in March, and we're definitely not done yet! In addition to the day one arrivals of MLB The Show 24 and Lightyear Frontier tomorrow, we've got more on the way including Blizzard's Diablo 4. This is particularl
Poll What Do You Think Of 'Control' On Xbox Game Pass?
Enjoying the Ultimate Edition?
It's been a great week for Xbox Game Pass additions, with four big titles making their way onto the service including the likes of the SpongeBob: Battle for Bikini Bottom remaster and the surprise addition of 2K's NBA 2K24 on Monday. Amongst these was a return to Game Pass for Remedy's 2019 action-adventure game
Poll How Would You Grade March's Xbox Partner Preview Showcase?
Did you enjoy the show?
The dust is now beginning to settle on the Xbox Partner Preview event for March 2024! If you haven't had a chance to watch it yet, you can catch the full thing over at our live coverage page, and we've also provided a separate recap of everything that happened as part of the show. So, all things considered, what grade would...
Poll How Often Do You Buy Games That Have Been 'Remade' Or 'Remastered'?
We've seen a couple of them in recent days
Reflecting back on the new Xbox releases we've seen this week, two that have particularly stood out to us have been the Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake and Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster - the first of which was originally an Xbox 360 title, and the second of which has never appeared on an Xbox console...
Poll What Did You Think Of The Halo TV Show's Latest Episode? (S2, E5)
Kwan and Laera save the day
Paramount's second season of the Halo series is well underway, and this week episode five aired. We now know most of the main cast in the show have managed to survive the Covenant's invasion of Reach. While we won't go into any major details, the latest episode eventually slowed things down with far less action. John and...
Poll What Do You Think Of Dead Island 2 On Xbox Game Pass?
This week's surprise XGP release
It's been a good week for Xbox Game Pass with five games added to the service, and one of them was a total surprise in the form of Dead Island 2! The game wasn't announced ahead of time, but landed on XGP this past Thursday. So, we know it's early days, but we're interested to hear how you've been getting on with...
Poll Are You Enjoying Season 2 Of The Halo TV Show?
We've reached the halfway mark, Chief
We're now halfway through the second season of Paramount's Halo series with Episode 4 of Season 2 airing yesterday. Leading into this episode, there was a lot of excitement about the Covenant's invasion of Reach finally getting underway. So we're curious to know at this point what everyone here on Pure Xbox...
Poll Will You Be Playing Any Of Xbox's New Multiplatform Games On Other Consoles?
The big green wave is coming
So, it has begun. This week, Microsoft has made announcements for games heading to both Nintendo Switch and PlayStation platforms - with Pentiment and Grounded heading to both ecosystems while Hi-Fi RUSH and Sea Of Thieves have been confirmed for PS5 so far. As Xbox fans, and users of Microsoft's consoles, this isn't...
Poll What Did You Think Of The Skull & Bones Beta On Xbox?
The full release is almost here
Last week, Ubisoft unleashed its Skull & Bones open beta on Xbox Series X|S - ahead of the game's full launch on February 16th. It's been a long time coming, but we've now all had the chance to go hands-on with the team's seafaring open world adventure! So... what did you think to the open beta? Has it tempted...
Poll How Many Physical Xbox Games Do You Have In Your Collection?
A few? Hundreds? Maybe none at all?
There's been a lot of talk over the past few days about the future of physical Xbox games, especially since it was reported that Microsoft had "shut down" some departments related to bringing physical Xbox games to market. As things stand, there's no suggestion that physical Xbox games are going away anytime...
Poll What Do You Think Of Palworld On Xbox Game Pass So Far?
It's absolutely exploded in popularity
When we look back at the list of January 2024 Xbox Game Pass additions, Palworld will probably be the title that stands out the most - and that's pretty crazy considering this month has given us Assassin's Creed Valhalla and Resi Evil 2! This new '
Poll How Would You Grade The Xbox Developer Direct 2024?
Give us your verdict
The dust is now beginning to settle on January 2024's Xbox Developer Direct event! If you haven't had a chance to watch it yet, you can catch the full thing over at our live coverage page, as well as check out our recap of everything that happened as part of the show. So, all things considered, what grade would you give the...
Poll Which Was Your Favourite Big Exclusive From Year-Two Of Xbox One?
2014 was a fantastic year for Xbox!
Somehow it's been a whole decade since we were all settling in with our Xbox One consoles! Yep, this time 10 years ago, we were becoming well-accustomed to Xbox One. The year after a big console launch is always a tough one, but we thought Microsoft handled year-two of the Xbox One's lifespan very well indeed. As...
Poll How Often Do You Buy DLC Packs & Expansions For Your Games?
Do you always buy them for your favourite titles?
If you look back at 2023 and some of the highest-rated games to come out for Xbox consoles, a few of them weren't full games at all - they were expansions. Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty even made it into our Pure Xbox Game of the Year list (as voted for by you!), while Resident Evil 4: Separate...
Poll Which Games Will Get Release Dates At Xbox Developer Direct?
Proper dates, that is!
We're very excited for Xbox's second-ever Developer Direct event later this month - featuring four upcoming titles. Sure, we've heard about all of these games before in some fashion, but last year's Dev Direct followed a fantastic deep-dive format and we're looking forward to getting some juicy details on each of these titles...
Poll Xbox Mini Fridge Owners, How Is Yours Holding Up In 2024?
Is it still getting regular use?
It was back at Xbox's E3 showcase in 2021 that the Xbox Mini Fridge was revealed, and it ended up proving a smash hit, leading to multiple iterations in subsequent years including a new model unveiled as recently as December 2023. In terms of how they perform, the reviews have always been pretty good, but we've also...
Poll What Were The Best Xbox Game Pass Additions In 2023?
It's been another hectic year!
Once again, it's been absolutely stacked year for Xbox Game Pass in 2023! We've seen so many games come to the service over the past 12 months, including some massive first-party titles along with the usual slate of third-party gems. Some of this really does blend into the Game of the Year discussion as well, as we've...
Poll Four Months Later, Are You Still Playing Starfield?
If so, how many hours have you put into it?
Amazingly, it's been almost four months since Starfield first landed on Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and PC! Since then, the game has received a bunch of updates, been nominated for various awards, and has received its fair share of criticism as well - although the Pure Xbox community clearly thinks it's a...
Poll How Many Xbox Games Have You Actually Bought In 2023?
A few? A dozen? How about over 50?!
2023 has been a particularly fantastic year for great games on Xbox, from the first-party goodness of Starfield and Hi-Fi RUSH to the stunning third-party releases of Alan Wake 2, Resident Evil 4, Baldur's Gate 3 and so much more. It's also been a fruitful 12 months for the Xbox
Poll How Would You Grade The Game Awards 2023?
Give us your verdict
The dust is now beginning to settle on The Game Awards 2023! If you haven't had a chance to watch it yet, you can catch the full thing over at our live coverage page, as well as check out our recap of everything that happened as part of the show. So, all things considered, what grade would you give The Game Awards 2023? Vote...
Poll What Do You Think Of Like A Dragon Gaiden On Xbox Game Pass?
Are you a fan?
It's now been just over a week since we were treated to one of the biggest titles in November 2023's Xbox Game Pass lineup in the form of Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name, so we thought we'd take this opportunity to find out what you think of it so far! Here at Pure Xbox, we had great things to say in
Talking Point Overall, How Successful Has 2023 Been For Xbox?
Has it lived up to expectations?
We're gradually counting down to the end of 2023 now, and although we've still got a few big things on the way such as The Game Awards and Baldur's Gate 3's release, most of the big announcements should finally be finishing up. With that in mind, it's time to look back. 2023 has been a much busier year for Xbox than...
Poll Which Call Of Duty Title Will You Be Most Excited To Play On Xbox Game Pass?
Microsoft is working on bringing them over
Eventually, lots of Call of Duty games will head to the Xbox Game Pass library thanks to Microsoft's mammoth Activision Blizzard deal. The team is still working behind the scenes to get CoD on Game Pass, but it'll happen eventually once everything is worked out by Xbox, Activision and al
Poll Which Has Been The Best Generation Of Xbox So Far?
Is it the current one?
November marks a big time for celebration in the Xbox community, as we've got anniversaries for multiple consoles along with the brand itself! Yesterday marked the third birthday for the Xbox Series X and Series S, November 15th will be the 22nd birthday for Xbox as a whole, and the Xbox One will celebrate its 10th birthday on...
Poll Will You Be Buying Baldur's Gate 3 For Xbox Series X|S?
Is it in the plans?
We're getting closer and closer to the arrival of Baldur's Gate 3 on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, and it feels like the most recent breakthrough with the Series S version means we'll hopefully still be playing it before the end of 2023. Xbox is late to the party though, and both PC and PS5 owners have had the chance to enjoy...
Poll What Do You Think Of Warhammer 40K: Darktide On Xbox Game Pass?
Did it live up to the hype?
Last month was stacked for Xbox Game Pass, with the likes of Forza Motorsport and Dead Space stealing the spotlight in terms of the big hitters, but another game that also arrived on Xbox Series X|S was Warhammer 40K: Darktide. This is a release that had been hyped up
News Some Xbox Fans Aren't Happy About 'Intrusive' Call Of Duty: MW3 Ads
Boot up your Xbox and take a look
The marketing for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is well and truly underway, and now that Microsoft has finalised the acquisition of Activision Blizzard, it seems it's even getting in on the action. Today, alongside the "early access" preload and campaign launch of Modern Warfare 3, Microsoft is running large ads...
Poll How Would You Grade The Xbox 'Partner Preview' October Event?
What did you think of the format?
The dust is now beginning to settle on the Xbox Partner Preview event for October 2023! If you haven't had a chance to watch it yet, you can catch the full thing over at our live coverage page, and we've also provided a separate recap of everything that happened as part of the show. <related...
Poll Have This Week's Xbox Game Pass Releases Lived Up To The Hype?
Which of these have you enjoyed the most so far?
This week has seen some huge titles arrive day one on Xbox Game Pass, following an impressive start to the month with the launch of Starfield. Lies of P kicked things off at the beginning of the week, before Party Animals and Payday 3 rounded out a jam-packed few days for the service. And
Poll How Would You Grade The Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2023 Event?
What did you think of it?
The dust is now beginning to settle on the Xbox Tokyo Game Show Showcase for 2023! If you haven't had a chance to watch it yet, you can catch the full thing over at our live coverage page, and we've also provided a separate recap of everything that happened as part of the show. <related ids="155763"> So, all things...
Poll Based On What You've Played So Far, What Score Would You Give Starfield?
It's time to gather some votes!
Alright, it's time to get down to the serious stuff! Starfield has now been available for a few days on Xbox Game Pass and even longer in early access, and we really want to get your initial verdict on Bethesda's epic new RPG. This is obviously the kind of game that you could play for tens if not hundreds of hours...
Poll Starfield Explorers, What Do You Think Of Fast Travel So Far?
Some aren't so sure about it
One major talking point that's come up since the early access launch of Starfield is about the game's fast travel system. Basically, if you have played it - space jumping makes it easier for players to zip around the galaxy and get where they need to be...fast. Anyway, it's raised some discussion online, with some...
Poll How Would You Grade Gamescom Opening Night Live 2023?
Give us your verdict
The dust is now beginning to settle on Gamescom Opening Night Live 2023! If you haven't had a chance to watch it yet, you can catch the full thing over at our live coverage page, and we've also provided an extensive recap of everything that happened as part of the show. So, all things considered, what grade would you give...
Poll Are You Enjoying 'The Texas Chain Saw Massacre' On Xbox Game Pass?
How's your experience been on weekend one?
The team behind last week's Xbox Game Pass title The Texas Chain Saw Massacre has announced that over one million players have already experienced the terror of the Sawyer family in video game form. That's a healthy amount of horrors for one 24-hour period, and we want to know if you were one of the players...
Poll What Do You Think Of The New Xbox Home Experience?
Is it as good as you expected?
After months and months of Insider testing, Xbox's brand-new dashboard began rolling out to all users yesterday. The new Xbox Home has been redesigned to feel less cluttered, with backgrounds now taking up more of the dashboard view. But, what do you think of the experience so far? We've only had a small chance to...
Poll Xbox Live Gold Members, Are You Excited For Game Pass Core?
The switchover happens in September
This week has been dominated by the news that Xbox Live Gold will be ending this September in favour of a new tier of Xbox Game Pass called "Game Pass Core", and all Gold subscribers will transition to the new tier on September 14th. A lot of things will stay the same following the transition — Game Pass Core...
Poll Are You Buying The 'Early Access Upgrade' For Starfield?
It'll work nicely with a Game Pass sub!
Things have been a little quiet on the Starfield front since everything that happened in the wake of the Xbox Games Showcase last month, but we still want to know how you'll be tackling the game at launch, especially now that you've had a few weeks to sit on all of June's sweet, sweet information. In and...
Poll How Would You Grade The ID@Xbox July 2023 Showcase?
Give us your verdict
The dust is now beginning to settle on the Xbox Indie Showcase for July 2023! If you haven't had a chance to watch it yet, you can catch the full thing over at our live coverage page, and we've also provided an extensive recap of everything that happened as part of the show. So, all things considered, what grade would you give...
Poll Are You Still Enjoying GTA 5 In 2023?
It's been 10 years since it launched on Xbox 360!
The big Xbox Game Pass arrival of this week has undoubtedly been GTA 5, which has returned to the service in the form of its Xbox One version as well as the "next-gen" upgrade for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. As a result, the game is expected to enjoy a massive surge in players - as if it needed...
