Tag: Quake
News Three Years Later, Quake Is Officially Getting A Physical Xbox Release
Courtesy of Limited Run Games
Back in 2021 when we were first treated to the awesome remaster of Quake on Xbox, there was a bit of controversy over the fact that Limited Run Games was producing physical editions for everything except Microsoft's consoles. Flash forward three years later, and we're finally getting them! Limited Run has opened...
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Almost exactly two years on from Nightdive Studios' phenomenal remaster of the original Quake, old-school FPS fans are being treated to a second helping of revamped retro-fragging action with this all-new enhanced version of iD Software's seminal sequel and, joy of joys, it's only gone and dropped onto Xbox Game Pass. Let’s not beat...
News Surprise! Quake 2 'Enhanced' Is Out Today On Xbox Game Pass
As revealed at QuakeCon
Following rumours that Bethesda was planning to release a remaster of Quake 2 at some point this month, the game has been announced today as part of QuakeCon 2023, and it's available right now on Xbox
News It Looks Like 'Quake 2 Remastered' Could Be Heading To Xbox Game Pass
It's just been rated in South Korea
We're big fans of the 2021 Quake remaster here at Pure Xbox, so we're very excited to learn that a sequel entitled Quake 2 Remastered appears to be in the works, which will presumably arrive on Xbox Game Pass at launch. The game has been rated in South Korea (as discovered by
News Xbox Boss Phil Spencer Seems Extremely Excited About id Software's Next Game
He knows they're cookin'
Lots of Xbox first-party developers were present at Sunday's big showcase, but unfortunately, DOOM developer id Software wasn't one of them. However, the team is being inserted into the conversation anyway, with Xbox boss Phil Spencer seemingly doing his best to mention the studio. In a sit-down chat with GiantBomb, Xbox's...
News Another Five Classic Games Could Be Heading To PC Game Pass
Xbox Insiders are testing them right now
Over the past couple of weeks, we've been reporting on multiple classic games that Xbox Insiders have been testing ahead of a presumed PC Game Pass release in the near future, and five more titles have just been added to that pile. The games in question are Heretic: Shadow of the Serpent Riders, HeXen:...
News Quake's Latest Update Introduces All-New Co-Op Horde Mode
Along with a free "Honey" add-on
You might have noticed Quake receiving an update with Xbox Game Pass over the past couple of days, and that update adds an all-new Horde Mode to the game, along with a new improvements — a new add-on is also available, too. The Horde Mode is a 1-4 player co-op experience designed by MachineGames, and you can play...
News id Software Is Hiring For A 'Long-Running Iconic Action FPS' Game
What could it be?
id Software appears to be ramping up development for a new project, which is said to be a "long-running iconic action FPS". A variety of job listings at Id Software's Texas studio have numerous openings available, many of which claim a "long-running iconic action FPS" is in development. The Skybox Artist job listing also adds that...
News Quake Receives Free Xbox Series X|S Upgrade, Featuring 4K & 120FPS
Available now with Xbox Game Pass
Well here's a nice surprise we weren't expecting! Bethesda has revealed today that Quake has received a free next-gen upgrade for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S (and PS5), now running at up to 4K and 120 frames per-second. Details are limited on the upgrade, but Bethesda says 4K is the "maximum resolution", while...
Pick One Which Of These Quake Games Is Your Favourite?
Only one can win
It's that time again! This week has seen some pretty surprising announcements, the most exciting arguably being a remaster of the original Quake for Xbox, along with the release of the original Quake trilogy on Game Pass for PC. With that being said, we decided to take the opportunity to see which game from the series is the...
Video YouTuber MVG Reveals His Role In Developing The Quake Remaster
"It's just a dream come true"
After a number of rumours, id Software and Bethesda this week announced (and released) a Quake remaster on all platforms including the Xbox Series X and S. As you might have already heard - Nightdive Studios assisted in bringing the game to these modern systems. Nightdive game developer and YouTuber, MVG, has also...
News Phil Spencer Talks About Quake’s Legacy Within The Games Industry
"You can remember before Quake and after Quake"
The Quake remaster's surprise announcement and drop into Xbox Game Pass yesterday was a very welcome one. It's a game with a huge cultural impact and one that Xbox boss Phil Spencer recognises. As part of Quakecon 2021, Spencer delivered a small message about the game and how "it set a bar" when it...
News Quake Is Getting A Limited Run Physical Edition, But Not For Xbox
At least not yet, anyway
Microsoft and Bethesda surprised us all with the announcement of an elaborate Quake remaster yesterday, launching straight into Xbox Game Pass for console, PC and the cloud, which went down an absolute treat with Xbox fans. However, there is a big downside if you're a fan of physical editions, as while Quake will be getting...
News Three Classic Quake Games Have Been Added To Xbox Game Pass
But two of them are PC only
We've had a very pleasant surprise today in the form of a brand-new Quake remaster for Game Pass on console, PC and cloud, but we've also had two other Quake games join Game Pass for PC exclusively. Those two games are Quake 2 and Quake 3: Arena, with the difference being that they are the original versions of those...
News The Quake Remaster Is Real, And It's Out Now On Xbox Game Pass
Complete with local and online multiplayer
Oh it's true! After a unknown Quake game was rated for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S earlier today, it has now been revealed to be an 'enhanced' edition of the original title, available now with Xbox Game Pass! This isn't just a simple remaster either, as in addition to the (up to) 4K...
News Rumoured Quake Remaster Rated For Xbox One, Series X, Series S
We're anticipating an announcement today
Last week, it appeared a "revitalised edition" of the original Quake was set to be announced. A rating for the game has now been spotted for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, along with the suggestion we may see its announcement anytime now. The rating is on the ESRB website, which lists Quake from...
News It Sounds Like A 'Revitalised Edition' Of Quake Is Getting Announced At Quakecon
Quake could be back!
With huge events such as Gamescom coming up, Quakecon has quietly crept upon us. There are tons of panels looking at iconic series' such as Elder Scrolls and Fallout, but one that's sparked attention is a Quake presentation, which appears to be revealing some kind of upgrade in the form of a "revitalized edition". As spotted by
