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Talking Point Have You Ever Bought An Xbox For One Specific Game?
Halo? Starfield? Tell us!
We're obviously now on the verge of Starfield's release, and we've been seeing a fair bit of discussion in the game's community about whether that one game alone is worth buying a new Xbox Series X or Series S console for. Ultimately, if you don't have access to a good gaming PC or a reliable Xbox Cloud Gaming connection,...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 26-27)
How about some Armored Core?
Welcome to the weekend! If you're looking for ways to stay busy on Xbox over the next few days, we've got more recent Game Pass titles, multiple Free Play Days games, some big new releases including Immortals of Aveum and Armored Core 6, and over 500 d
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 19-20)
Tried the Texas Chain Saw Massacre game yet?
Welcome to another weekend! As usual, there's a lot to enjoy on Xbox over the next few days including new Xbox Game Pass releases, four Free Play Days titles, and a whole bunch of great deals to take advantage of on the Xbox Store! Here's what we're playing this weeken
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 12-13)
How about some Broforce Forever on Xbox Game Pass?
It's time for another weekend! Xbox is stacked with things to do over the next couple of days, including some new Game Pass releases, multiple Free Play Days titles and a special free Assassin's Creed weekend from Ubisoft! Here's what we're playing this weekend: Fraser Gilbert, Editor: I don't...
Talking Point Should Xbox Make A Revised Controller With Haptic Feedback?
Are you jealous of the PS5's features?
Around the launch of the current console generation, there was lots of talk about how Xbox Series X|S and PS5 stacked up against each other - as you'd probably expect. This time around though, one of the main points of differentiation was the controller, especially because Sony was deploying a pretty radical...
Talking Point Would You Be Interested In A Digital-Only Xbox Series X?
Should Microsoft consider making one?
When you compare the Xbox Series X to the Xbox Series S, the appeal of the more expensive version is obviously the increased power behind the hood, but it's also the fact that it includes a disc drive for accessing physical media. This can prove to be a big bonus in plenty of cases, such as when digital games...
Feature These 17 Games Have All Been Part Of Xbox Games With Gold In 2023
Have you got a favourite?
We're still in the process of counting down to the end of Xbox Games With Gold (and the beginning of Xbox Game Pass Core) in September, so we thought we'd take a quick look back at what the program has delivered us throughout 2023. And before you say anything... yes, we know it's been a bit disappointing! The games...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 5-6)
How about A Short Hike?
Welcome to the weekend! As usual, there's plenty to enjoy on Xbox this weekend including the recent new additions of Venba, Celeste and A Short Hike on Xbox Game Pass, and the team's selection of Free Play Days titles of course! Here's what we're playing this weekend: Ben Kerry, Staff Writer: I'm definitely going to be...
Talking Point We're Officially Four Weeks Away From The Early Access Launch Of Starfield
The wait is almost over
We actually can't believe it! Bethesda's huge open world RPG Starfield is just four weeks out from its early access launch - and base game players haven't got long to wait either. Yep, Starfield early access drops four weeks today on September 1st, before the broad Game Pass launch arrives on September 6th. So... have you...
Talking Point What Have You Bought In The Xbox Ultimate Game Sale 2023?
Added anything to your backlog?
It's almost time for the end of the Xbox Ultimate Game Sale 2023! The big summer sale officially ends this coming Monday, July 31st, so you've only got a few days left to take advantage of the hundreds of great deals on offer. If you need a reminder, here's some of the coverage we've provided around the Ultimate Game...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 29-30)
How about some Deceive Inc. with Xbox Free Play Days?
Welcome to the weekend! As usual, there's plenty to enjoy on Xbox this weekend including the new addition of Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem on Xbox Game Pass along with four Xbox Free Play Days titles, and don't forget that the massive
Talking Point What Are Your Earliest Xbox Memories?
How far back do you go?
Believe it or not, this November marks Xbox's 22nd year in existence! The original console was first released all the way back on November 15th, 2001, and it's definitely been a storied history over the past couple of decades since then. Of course, the successful Xbox era was followed up by the even more successful Xbox 360...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 22-23)
How about The Wandering Village on Game Pass?
Welcome to the weekend! If you're looking for ways to keep busy on Xbox over the next few days, we've got multiple new Xbox Game Pass titles, four fantastic Xbox Free Play Days additions, the arrival of Antstream Arcade for retro gaming enthusiasts,
Talking Point Would You Be Interested In Buying A New Xbox Series X Model?
The black Series S is almost here, but what about a new X?
With a little more than a month to go until Microsoft's new Carbon Black Xbox Series S console arrives, we're left wondering when the next Xbox Series X model could land. We've already heard from Phil & Co. that an 'upgraded' console of any kind is unlikely right now, but, what about...
Talking Point What August 2023 Xbox Games With Gold Do You Want?
The end is near
So, it's almost time for the end of Xbox Games With Gold. The program ends on September 1st, and we're presuming that means August 2023 will mark the final month in which Xbox will be giving away a full batch of GwG titles. Before we get to that point though, don't forget that you can still claim July's Games with Gold titles as...
Talking Point After Almost Four Years, We're Starting To Miss Gears
We're eager to see where the series goes next
As Xbox has begun scooping up other development studios to start making some really unique-looking new titles, some of the platform's biggest franchises are taking up less of the limelight these days. There's nothing wrong with that — Halo, Forza and Gears certainly feel like they've had their time to...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 15-16)
Any Exoprimal on Xbox Game Pass?
It's time for the weekend! There's plenty to enjoy on Xbox over the next couple of days including various new Xbox Game Pass titles, four Xbox Free Play Days additions, and a ridiculous number of deals in the Xbox Ultimate Game Sale! Here's what we're playing this weekend: Fraser
Talking Point Have You Ever Taken A 'Day Off' For Something Xbox Related?
To play a new game? To watch a showcase? Tell us!
We came across a news story this week about a middle-aged Scottish woman who takes multiple days off work per-year to play Xbox games, and we have to admit, we're struggling to see why that's such a big deal! Maybe it's because we're all obsessed with Xbox ourselves, but we've certainly taken days...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 8-9)
Any Arcade Paradise on Xbox Game Pass?
Welcome to the weekend! As usual, there's plenty to enjoy on Xbox over the next couple of days including a bunch of new Xbox Game Pass additions, four Free Play Days titles, and lots of great deals as part of this week's sales! Here's what we're playing this weekend: Fraser G
Talking Point Are These The Top Xbox Games Of 2023 So Far?
We've curated our top 2023 picks
It's been quite the year so far, eh? Xbox set the tone for 2023 super early with the surprise arrival of Hi-Fi RUSH back in January, and to be honest, it feels like this year's releases just haven't slowed down since. So, our Video Producer Craig has decided to take a good hard look at the year's releases so far;...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 1-2)
How about a little Superkick Party?
It's time for the weekend! If you're looking for things to do over the next couple of days, we've got plenty of new Xbox Game Pass titles, various new releases including AEW: Fight Forever and Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life, and another massive range of deals on the Xbox Store for hundreds of great games. H
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (June 24-25)
How about some NFS Unbound?
Welcome to another weekend! As always, there's plenty to enjoy on Xbox this weekend including a couple of new Xbox Game Pass additions, three more Free Play Days titles, and over 600 deals across a wide array of sales. Here's what we're playing this weekend: Fraser Gilbert, Editor
Talking Point What Was The Best Surprise Of This Year's Xbox Summer Showcases?
Anything stick out in particular?
Both the Xbox Games Showcase 2023 and the Xbox Games Showcase Extended 2023 featured some highly anticipated upcoming titles that we assumed would make an appearance in one way or the other — such as Fable, Avowed and
Talking Point What Else Do You Expect To See From Xbox Before The End Of 2023?
A Gamescom showcase? Dates for Avowed & Hellblade 2?
The biggest event in the calendar for Xbox is usually always the Xbox Games Showcase, and now that it's come and gone, we already have a much better idea of what the Xbox Game Studios and Bethesda roadmap is looking like. However, the year is certainly not over for Team Xbox! We've obviously got...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (June 17-18)
How about some Dordogne on Xbox Game Pass?
It's time for the weekend! If you're trying to figure out what to play over the next few days, don't forget that we've got the new Xbox Game Pass title Dordogne, four Free Play Days additions including EA Sports PGA Tour, a free
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (June 10-11)
It's a big weekend for Xbox fans!
Welcome to the weekend! If you're wondering what to do over the next couple of days, don't forget we've got the massive Xbox Games Showcase 2023 and Starfield Direct events on Sunday, and there are also new Xbox Game Pass titles, a
Talking Point Are You Picking Up Either Of These AAA Juggernauts On Xbox This Month?
If you've grabbed one, what do you think so far?
June has gotten off to a perhaps unusually blistering start on Xbox this year. Typically the summer months are a little quiet for AAA titles, but not in 2023, with the absolutely massive duo of Diablo 4 and Street Fighter 6 headlining the Xbox stable so far. It's already looking like quite a few...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (June 3-4)
We're ready for a FIGHT!
Welcome to the first weekend of June! If you're looking for ways to keep busy on Xbox over the next couple of days, we've got a bunch of new Xbox Game Pass titles to check out, three more Free Play Days offerings, and a fantastic Family Time Sale on the Xbox Store - although keep in mind there's an
Talking Point What Are Your Plans For The Xbox Games Showcase 2023?
Watching alone? With friends? In a cinema? Tell us!
Can you believe we're a little over a week away from the Xbox Games Showcase 2023?! The huge event takes place on Sunday, June 11th at 1pm ET / 6pm BST, followed by that all-important Starfield Direct. As we approach the big day, we're interested to know what your plans are for the Showcase. Will...
Talking Point What 'Dream' Reveal Would You Like To See At The Xbox Games Showcase 2023?
Give us your pie in the sky wish
We're officially less than two weeks out from Microsoft's big Xbox Games Showcase 2023 event, and to be honest, we're starting to get very excited about what's to come. While Starfield and Forza Motorsport are Xbox's only confirmed games of the show so far, we know that the team has lots more to reveal on June 11.
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 27-28)
How about some Cassette Beasts?
Welcome to the weekend! If you're looking for some new games to play over the next few days, we've been treated to a bunch of recent Xbox Game Pass releases, various new free-to-play titles have been getting a great reception on the Xbox Store, and there are lots of Xbox deals that are cu
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 20-21)
Trying the SF6 beta?
It's time for the weekend! If you're interested in checking out what's new on Xbox over the next couple of days, we've got more Xbox Game Pass additions, a selection of Free Play Days titles, a free open beta for Street Fighter 6, and
Talking Point How Satisfied Are You With PC Game Pass Right Now?
If you're a Game Pass Ultimate member, do you use it?
We often put a lot of attention on Xbox Game Pass here at Pure Xbox, and that includes the fantastic library of PC Game Pass titles that are accessible to every Game Pass Ultimate member - some of which are unique to that platform. That said, it feels like the console games get more attention...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 13-14)
Are you slamming the Diablo 4 servers?
Welcome to the weekend! We've got plenty of new Xbox activities to help you to keep busy over the next few days, including more recent Xbox Game Pass additions, four Free Play Days titles, the arrival of the free Diablo 4 "Server Slam" beta, and a massive set of deals including a very ent
Talking Point Are You Hoping Xbox's 'Gears Collection' Is Real?
Which game would you play first?
A 'Gears of War collection' of some sort has been a hot topic for a number of years at this point, with lots of rumours and reports pointing towards it becoming a reality some day. We've never heard anything official from Xbox on the matter, but a recent comment from Phil Spencer has reignit
Talking Point What Do You Think Of Redfall So Far?
Does it mark a fall from grace?
Redfall landed on Xbox Game Pass earlier this week, and it's safe to say it's been a pretty controversial launch on the whole. 30FPS is the only way to play on console, the game has arrived with a litany of bugs and glitches, and to be quite frank
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 6-7)
Any of the new Game Pass titles?
Welcome to the first weekend in May! We've got plenty to keep ourselves busy with over the next few days, including Redfall & Ravenlok on Xbox Game Pass, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor after Respawn pushed out its first post-launch patch, and of course,
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 29-30)
The Force is strong with this one
Welcome to another weekend! If you're looking for ways to keep busy on Xbox over the next couple of days, we've got a bunch of recent Xbox Game Pass additions including The Last Case of Benedict Fox, there are four more Free Play Days titles to get stuck into, you can try out the
Talking Point Where Does Xbox Go Next If ActiBlizz Deal Falls Through?
Is another acquisition lined up? Is this it for new studios?
Well, the unfortunate news has well and truly landed - for now, the UK has blocked Xbox's attempt to purchase Activision Blizzard. While this ruling is by no means definitive — Microsoft is already starting its appeal process — it does present a major stumbling block for Xbox and...
Talking Point Next Month, It'll Be 10 Years Since The Xbox One Reveal Event
The Don Mattrick days are long gone
May isn't far away, and we'll soon be gearing up for a stacked summer of gaming announcements. In 2023, we have Summer Game Fest, we have the Xbox Games Showcase, and we'll probably see plenty of other smaller livestreams crop up over the next few months as teams begin to show off what's next for the industry...
Talking Point Would You Leave Xbox Game Pass If Microsoft Removed Its Exclusives?
Would the service still be worth it?
One Xbox talking point that's gained a lot of attention recently has been the rumour that Hi-Fi RUSH hadn't sold as much as expected, even though the game reviewed extremely well and seemed to create a lot of buzz at launch in January. Since then, Xbox exec Aaron Greenberg has chimed in on the rumour and its...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 22-23)
Did you buy Dead Island 2?
Welcome to the weekend! There's plenty to keep you busy on Xbox over the next couple of days, including multiple new Xbox Game Pass titles, some great Free Play Days offerings, the arrival of Dead Island 2 and many other great new releases, and
Talking Point Xbox One Users, What Do You Think Of The Console In 2023?
Are you still happy with it?
We're now well over two years into the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S generation, but it's evident that a sizable number of Xbox owners are still rocking the last-gen Xbox One, almost a decade since the launch of the base model. And why not! Although the Xbox One is obviously underpowered compared to the Series X and...
Talking Point What Have You Bought In The Xbox Spring Sale 2023?
It ends this week
It's been almost two weeks since the Xbox Spring Sale 2023 officially began, and we've now just got a few more days to take advantage of the 600+ deals on offer, with the sale expected to end on Thursday, April 20th. If you need some help deciding what to buy, we've provided a bunch of Xbox Spring Sale buyers guides: <related...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 15-16)
Jumping into Ghostwire: Tokyo?
Welcome to another April weekend! If you're looking for things to do on Xbox over the next couple of days, don't forget that we've received some new Game Pass additions recently including Ghostwire: Tokyo, we've got three more Free Play Days titles to try,
Talking Point Three Months On, Are You Still Playing GoldenEye 007 On Xbox Game Pass?
Or did you bounce off it pretty quickly?
Believe it or not, it's now been almost three months since GoldenEye 007 arrived on Xbox for the very first time as part of Game Pass, and to be honest we haven't really heard anyone talking about it for the majority of the year! It feels like the game just came and went - which isn't overly surprising...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 8-9)
Teeing off with PGA?
Here we go again with another Xbox weekend! This week, we've been treated to some new Xbox Game Pass titles which you can check out, we've got four Free Play Days games live right now, and don't forget the massive Xbox Spring Sale 2023 has also begun, with hundreds of titles discounted until April 20th. Time
Talking Point Show Of Hands, Who's Still Waiting For Hogwarts Legacy On Xbox One?
Will you be playing it this May?
It feels like a lot has happened since the release of Hogwarts Legacy for Xbox Series X|S (along with a bunch of other platforms) back in February, but Xbox One owners still haven't had a chance to get hands-on with the game just yet. We were actually supposed to be playing it by now - it had a release date of April...
Talking Point Xbox Series X|S Owners, How's Your Storage Looking In 2023?
Running out of space yet?
It was around this time last year that we asked the question of how your Xbox Series S storage was looking in 2022, and with the reveal of a new 1TB Expansion Card, we thought this was a good time to ask the same question in 2023. This time though, we're focusing on both the Xbox Series S and the Xbox Series X. We're now...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 1-2)
Going on a Rally Adventure?
Welcome to yet another 2023 weekend on Xbox! As always, we've got some good stuff you can check out over the next few days, including the Forza Horizon 5 Rally Adventure expansion, more fantastic Xbox Free Play Days offerings, some cool new releases including the former PlayStation exclusive Sifu, and
