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Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 20-21)
There's plenty to choose from on XGP!
Welcome to the weekend! We're spoilt for choice on Xbox at the moment, with lots of new Game Pass additions, some excellent Free Play Days titles, a Throne and Liberty Beta, the new free-to-play release of
Talking Point Do You Think This Generation Will Be A Short One?
Shutting up shop early
So, we're almost at the four-year mark of the Xbox Series X|S generation, and if the last few console cycles are anything to go by, we should be around the halfway mark right now. Xbox 360 lasted eight years, Xbox One lasted seven, but what about Xbox Series X and S? Will they go the distance and turn in similar numbers?...
Talking Point If You Had To Limit Yourself To Three Xbox Games, What Would They Be?
Our own "Desert Island Discs" scenario
Over here in the UK, we have a popular BBC radio series called Desert Island Discs in which celebrities choose a selection of songs that they'd bring with them to a desert island - it's just a way of asking for their favourites basically. So, how about we do the same with Xbox games? For this weekend's...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 13-14)
How about Neon White on Xbox Game Pass?
Welcome to another weekend! We've got a bunch of new Xbox Game Pass titles to enjoy over the next couple of days, along with more Xbox Free Play Days additions and a special "Teaser" sale ahead of the Xbox Summer Sale 2024! Here's what we're playing this weekend: Fraser Gilbert, Editor: I'll tell you what...
Talking Point Two Months On, Did Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 Live Up To The Hype?
It was such a long wait...
It's weird that we're not talking about Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 as much anymore. Pure Xbox was on an indefinite hiatus when the game was first revealed back at The Game Awards in 2019... it's been that long since it was revealed! And of course, the past few years have built more and more hype for Ninja Theory's latest...
Talking Point Do You Ever Pre-Order Xbox Games Anymore?
Are your buying habits changing?
Earlier today, reports started to swirl about the biggest UK games retailer stopping in-store pre-orders in 2024, and the news has got us thinking about the practice and whether it still has a place in gaming these days. At one time, pre-ordering new games felt like a much more worthwhile thing to go out and do...
Talking Point Have You Ever Bought Any Official Xbox Merchandise?
If so, was it worth the money?
On quiet Tuesdays like this, all kinds of conversations come up at Pure Xbox HQ, and today the topic is official Xbox merchandise. Specifically, we're interested in knowing if you personally have ever bought anything like this. Obviously we're not talking about controllers or consoles here. Instead, we're referring to...
Talking Point Is There A Place For 'Snap Mode' On Xbox In 2024?
Not gonna lie, we actually miss it
It's been over 10 years since Xbox introduced a new feature called "Snap Mode" that would allow Xbox One owners to watch TV or access apps at the same time as playing their favourite games, and it's still being talked about to this day. That's despite the fact that Snap Mode hasn't existed for ages now - the...
Talking Point Xbox Fans, How Are You Getting On With Microsoft Rewards In 2024?
How many points have you got right now?
Earlier this week, we talked about Microsoft Rewards for the first time in a while - and that's not usual for us! Truth be told, we've soured on the program a little over the past year, and that's simply because you can't earn as many points as you used to. It's still a fantastic service, don't get us wrong,...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 6-7)
Any Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 on Game Pass?
It's time for the weekend! As usual, there's plenty to enjoy on Xbox over the next few days, including a couple of new Xbox Game Pass additions, some big recent free-to-play releases, and over 700 deals on the Xbox Store! Here's what we're playing this weekend:
Talking Point Has Your Gaming Slowed Down As You've Got Older?
Do you play more or less than you used to?
In two years' time, we're going to be celebrating the 25th anniversary of the original Xbox, and that's a slightly scary thought if you're of a certain age! We can very much recall enjoying the OG console in its heyday, and yet the reality is that plenty of fully-grown adults weren't even born when it first...
Talking Point Are You Hopeful That Capcom Is Working On 'Dead Rising 5'?
What would you like to see from a sequel?
Details on Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster are now out in the wild following a brief 'Capcom Next' livestream yesterday, with the newly-enhanced 360 title delivering 4K, 60FPS zombie slaying to Xbox fans this September. Now, while we're excited about that and will absolutely be replaying the first Dead Rising on...
PSA We're Officially In The Last Month Ever For The Xbox 360 Store
Godspeed
Well folks, this is it. After almost 20 years on the market, the Xbox 360 digital storefront officially closes down later this month, marking the end of an incredible era for Xbox. Of course, loads of the games from that generation are now available on the new Xbox store via backwards compatibility, but the closure this month will still be...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (June 29-30)
We're returning to a Double Fine classic
Welcome to the weekend! If you're looking for things to do on Xbox over the next few days, we've got a bunch of new Xbox Game Pass additions, more Free Play Days offers, and a whole bunch of great sales on the Xbox Store! Here's what we're playing this weekend: Fra
Talking Point Xbox Fans, How Do You Feel About The Future Of The Brand In 2024?
Has the June showcase turned things around?
It's no secret that 2024 has been a bit of a wild time to be an Xbox fan. We started out the year with rumours and speculation leading to a special business update podcast, while the last few months have brought numerous PS5 ports and s
Talking Point What's Been The High Point Of The Xbox Series X|S Generation So Far?
The console launches? Starfield? Halo? Tell us!
Isn't time scary?! It feels like only yesterday we were celebrating the launch of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S here at Pure Xbox, and now almost four years later, we're already starting to think about the next generation of consoles. <related ids="107167"> Of course, we've seen a lot...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (June 22-23)
How about Shadow of the Erdtree?
It's time for the weekend! We've got plenty to play on Xbox over the next two days including a few new Xbox Game Pass additions along with three more Free Play Days titles, and there are also hundreds of new deals on the Xbox Store! Here's what we're playing this weekend:
Talking Point What's Your Favourite Xbox Expansion Of All Time?
There have been some amazing candidates over the years!
Even though it's not actually out yet, news is doing the rounds that Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree is now the highest-rated DLC of all time according to Metacritic (thanks, VGC), and that's got us thinking about some of the amazing expansions that have come to Xbox over the years. Our...
Feature Xbox's 2024 Showcase Was Great, But It Was Missing A Big ActiBlizz Announcement
Please Phil, we want some more
The Xbox Showcase was amazing this year. Seriously, the relaunch of Pure Xbox took place four years ago, and we can't remember a better summer showcase from Xbox since then. Gears, Fable, Perfect Dark, DOOM
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (June 15-16)
How about The Callisto Protocol on Game Pass?
Welcome to the middle of June! We've got plenty to enjoy on Xbox over the next couple of days, including some more new Game Pass titles, another batch of Free Play Days offerings, and plenty of great deals to enjoy on the Xbox Store! Here's what we're playing this weekend: Fraser Gilbert, Editor: So,...
Talking Point Are You Interested In Any Of The New Xbox Series X|S Models?
Will you be picking one up later this year?
During the Xbox Games Showcase this year, Microsoft unveiled three brand-new Xbox Series X|S console revisions coming in late 2024 - and we want to know if the Pure Xbox audience is planning on picking up any of these shiny new systems later in the year. Across the new lineup, we've got a 1T
Talking Point How Are You Feeling About Fable After The Xbox Games Showcase?
It's supposedly coming out next year!
There was a lot going on at the Xbox Showcase last Sunday including reveals for the likes of Gears of War: E-Day and DOOM: The Dark Ages, so to a degree, the re-reveal of Fable was perhaps a little bit overlooked in general. But hey, we've got a release window now! F
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (June 8-9)
It's Xbox Games Showcase weekend!
Welcome to the biggest weekend of the year for Xbox fans! Alongside the Xbox Games Showcase taking place this Sunday, we've got new Game Pass titles to try, some Free Play Days offerings and a huge
Talking Point What Are Your Plans For The Xbox Games Showcase 2024?
Watching alone? With friends? In a cinema? Tell us!
Every year, we circle that one date on the calendar in which the Xbox Games Showcase delivers countless announcements, Game Pass reveals, updates, trailers and much more, and this year it falls on Sunday, June 9th. Based on the rumours we've been seeing
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (June 1-2)
Any Lords of the Fallen on Xbox Game Pass?
Welcome to the first weekend of June! There's plenty to enjoy on Xbox over the next couple of days, including a bunch of recent Xbox Game Pass titles, some Free Play Days offerings, and lots of great deals on the Xbox Store! Here's what we're playing this weekend: Fraser Gilbert, Editor: It's all about
Talking Point Which Has Been The Most Reliable Xbox Console For You?
The one with the least issues
We probably should touch wood or something before saying this, but in the multiple years since the Xbox Series X and Series S launched, none of us at Pure Xbox HQ have ever encountered any major issues with them. Sure, they're a little bit dustier than they used to be, and perhaps they're running a bit louder as a...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 25-26)
How about some Hellblade 2?
It's time for the weekend! Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 is the obvious highlight for the next couple of days, but don't forget we've got more Xbox Game Pass additions along with Free Play Days titles and some great d
Talking Point Is There Anything Specific You Want To See In Redfall's Final Update?
One more patch is coming
Right at the tail end of last week, Redfall developer Arkane Austin announced that one final update is coming to the game before the studio's impending shutdown, and we're starting to think about what exactly could be included in the game's closing patch. The team has already confirmed that an Offline Mode is coming,...
Talking Point What Dream Reveal Would You Like To See At The Xbox Games Showcase 2024?
How about Gears 6?
It's exciting and a bit scary to say that we're only two weeks away from the start of Summer Game Fest 2024, which includes the big Xbox Games Showcase on June 9th! As usual, we're expecting some major announcements this year. If you listen to the rumour mill, we're hearing all kinds of things about the 2024 show already. A new...
Talking Point What Convinced You To Pick Xbox In The First Place?
Was it the games? The hardware? The marketing? Tell us!
We're fast approaching the 25th anniversary of Xbox (look out for it November 2026!), and over the past couple of decades, the brand has racked up millions of fans who have spent thousands on consoles, games and more. It might be a fairly short history all things considered, but so much has...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 18-19)
Returning to Starfield?
Welcome to the weekend! There's plenty to enjoy on Xbox over the two days including the recent Starfield update, new Xbox Game Pass titles, a selection of Free Play Days offerings, and
Talking Point Rockstar Fans, How Hyped Are You For GTA 6?
We officially have a launch window
Yesterday's news of a fresh release window for GTA 6 has once again brought Rockstar's upcoming epic back to the forefront of our minds, with publisher Take-Two now full steam ahead towards a fall 2025 launch. While that might seem like ages and ages away right now, we're sure the time will fly - especially once...
Talking Point 10 Years On, Have You Ever Played The Elder Scrolls Online?
We want to know if you've tried it!
In some form or another The Elder Scrolls Online has been in the news a fair bit lately. Last month, the game's director claimed it was "one of the most successful live service games" after bringing in $2 billion since launch, and we also learnt that the now-defunct Roundhouse Studios is
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 11-12)
How about some Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden?
Another weekend begins after a crazy few days in the world of Xbox! If you're stuck for things to do, don't forget we've got a few new Xbox Game Pass titles, multiple Free Play Days offerings and plenty of great sales on the Xbox Store. Here's what we're playing
Talking Point Is Sarah Bond Hinting At Eventually Moving Away From Xbox Hardware?
Reading between the lines
After all of the Xbox drama that's unfolded in recent days, today has brought our first official response from Microsoft - with Xbox president Sarah Bond appearing on Bloomberg News to discuss the future of gaming. During the chat, Bond talked about the team's commitment to Game Pass, and even gave
Talking Point What Are Your Favourite Quick Resume Games On Xbox Series X|S?
Jump in, jump out
Back at the end of 2023, we polled the Pure Xbox community on what everyone thought about Quick Resume on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, and the vast majority told us that they "love it" and "use it all the time". So, let's take this to the next level! Clearly this instant-resume feature has proven extremely popular since its...
Talking Point Would You Mind If The Next Xbox Was A Portable Console?
Or do you hope Microsoft sticks to a traditional system?
As we move through the fourth year of Xbox Series X|S, we're surely approaching the back-half of this generation of gaming - which has us often pondering where Microsoft might go next. Lately, 'Xbox handheld' rumours have been swirling — fuelled by the likes of Phil Spencer talking about...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 4-5)
Anything special for Star Wars day?
Welcome to the weekend, and happy Star Wars Day if you're celebrating it! There's lots to enjoy on Xbox over the next two days, including more Xbox Game Pass additions, some Free Play Days titles and 200+ new Xbox Store discounts. Here's what we're pl
Talking Point Will You Be Playing Through Starfield Again At 60FPS On Xbox Series X?
Or are you done with Bethesda's 2023 RPG?
Well, Bethesda has delivered some fantastic news this week with the reveal of a huge update for Starfield - an update that will bring new high frame rate modes to the game on Xbox Series X amongst lots of other new features. So, will all of this be enough to tempt you into a second playthrough of Bethesda's...
Talking Point How Often Do You Pick 'Quality' Over 'Performance' Modes On Xbox Series X|S?
Do you prioritise visuals or frame rate?
Once again this week, there's been a lot of talk about "Quality" and "Performance" modes on Xbox Series X|S in relation to the Fallout 4 next-gen update, and so we thought this would be a good chance to poll the Pure Xbox community on how often you typically opt for the best visuals over the best frame rate...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 27-28)
How about some Star Wars Jedi: Survivor?
Welcome to the weekend! There's so much to enjoy on Xbox over the next two days, including a free next-gen update for Fallout 4, some great new Xbox Game Pass additions, more Free Play Days titles and a
Talking Point Two Years Later, Did LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Live Up To The Hype?
Was it the greatest LEGO game of all time?
This month marks two years since LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga finally arrived after years and years' worth of anticipation, with many fans back then expecting it to become the biggest and best LEGO game of all time. Now, as we look back in 2024, it definitely feels like the "biggest" to us. The...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 20-21)
How about some NHL 24 alongside the playoffs?
The weekend starts here! We've got plenty of good stuff to try on Xbox over the next few days, including a few more Xbox Game Pass additions, the usual batch of Xbox Free Play Days titles, and a special XDefiant test from Ubisoft! Here's what we're
Talking Point Are You Excited For Remedy's Max Payne 1+2 Remake?
Development is advancing on the remade classics
Remedy has really been hitting its stride in recent years with titles like Control and Alan Wake 2, and one of its currently in-development projects is a full remake of the first two Max Payne titles. The Finnish team is combining these classics into one release for the remake, and we're wanting to...
Talking Point What Have You Bought In The Xbox Spring Sale 2024?
It ends this Thursday!
It's now been almost two weeks since the Xbox Spring Sale 2024 brought over 800 discounts to the Microsoft Store, and time is officially running out, with this year's version of the sale set to expire on April 18th. Before then, don't forget to check out a bunch of our Xbox Spring Sale guides here at Pure Xbox, including
Talking Point Do You Actively Avoid Xbox Games With Massive Download Sizes?
Storage space and download speeds can be an issue
Since the arrival of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S in late 2020, it feels like we've been talking about download sizes a lot more than we used to. A few years ago, it came as a huge surprise if a game surpassed the 100GB mark in terms of its file size, and now it's becoming pretty commonplace...
Talking Point Almost A Year On, What Do You Think Of The Current Xbox Dashboard?
The new version made its debut last July
It was all the way back in September of 2022 that Team Xbox first unveiled a new dashboard interface that would be tested by Insiders over the next year, with the intention of incorporating feedback into the final, public version. The feedback was mixed to say the least, with concerns around backgrounds...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 13-14)
Bit of Tomb Raider on Game Pass?
It's time for the weekend! As usual, there's lots to enjoy on Xbox over the next few days including a bunch of new Xbox Game Pass titles, three more Free Play Days additions, and lots of great offers in the ongoing Xbox Spring Sale 2024. Here's what we're playing this we
Talking Point What Do You Want To See Xbox Do With State Of Decay 3?
Rumour has it the game could make an appearance soon
Late last week, a certain Jez Corden tweet started to spread around like wildfire - a tweet that some corners of the Xbox community believed was teasing a State of Decay 3 summer showcase appearance. While we felt that the tweet was perhaps a bit too vague to report on, we do think that Undead...
Talking Point Which Classic COD Would You Play First On Xbox Game Pass?
It's rumoured Xbox is 'gearing up' for an announcement
So, all of a sudden we're starting to see lots of rumours about Xbox's upcoming 2024 summer showcase - including a potential ActiBlizz back catalogue announcement of some sort. This announcement could include Call of Duty in some fashion (we've still not seen any of those titles appear on
