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Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 30 - May 1)
How about a trip to Snaktooth Island?
Welcome to the weekend! We've got a fresh batch of Xbox Game Pass games to enjoy over the next few days, along with three more Free Play Days titles, two new Games with Gold, and over 500 (
Talking Point What Are Your Wild Predictions For The Xbox Games Showcase?
What would you LOVE to see?
So, we've got a date! Xbox and Bethesda will once again present a Games Showcase on Sunday, June 12th, and it "will include everything you need to know about the diverse lineup of games coming soon to the Xbox ecosystem." We can pretty much guess that we're going to see the likes of Starfield and quite possibly
Talking Point What May 2022 Xbox Games With Gold Do You Want?
It's prediction time once again
It's almost that time once again, with more Xbox Games with Gold titles set to be announced very soon! The month of April has seen Another Sight, Hue, Outpost Kaloki X, and MX vs ATV Alive all given away for free for Xbox Live Gold subscribers, and another four games will soon be on the way. If you haven't done it...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 23-24)
How about a bit of Sonic?
Welcome to the weekend! As usual, there's plenty to check out on Xbox over the next few days including a new Xbox Game Pass release, a next-gen upgrade for Chernobylite, three more
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 16-17)
Checking out some new Game Pass titles?
Welcome to the weekend! It's been a quieter week for new releases on Xbox, but there are still some interesting new titles to check out like Road 96 and the new Back 4 Blood DLC, and of course we've had some excellent new Xbox Game Pass additions this week as well. Plus, the
Talking Point What Have You Bought In The Xbox Spring Sale 2022?
It ends next week
How are you getting on with the Xbox Spring Sale this year? It's been going on for a week now, and we've still got just under a week left to take advantage of the 500+ deals, but we're already keen to know what you've snapped up. As usual, the 2022 version of the Xbox Spring Sale includes lots of recent releases, AAA games at...
Poll When Do You Think Phil Spencer Will Retire From Xbox?
Don't go breaking our hearts, Phil
Listen, we absolutely hate thinking about it, but there will come a time when Xbox boss Phil Spencer decides to leave his position. He's been in the role since early 2014, and while we'd love to see him continue as the Head of Xbox for the next decade (and beyond), it seems more likely that won't be the case...
Talking Point Do You Own Any Xbox Games You've Never Played?
Anything you've actually paid money for?
Alright, it's confession time! We might eat, sleep and breathe all things Xbox here at Pure Xbox, but each of us on staff have a selection of games that we've bought in the past and somehow never played. We know, it's not a good habit! Maybe we took advantage of a good sale and just didn't get around to...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 9-10)
Stepping up to the plate?
Welcome to the weekend! If you're stuck for what to do over the next couple of days, we've seen a few titles hit Xbox Game Pass including MLB The Show 22, plenty of new games have hit the market including LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, we've got two more
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 2-3)
Love, fight, scheme, and claim greatness
Welcome to the weekend! We've still got a couple more days to wait until the big official releases of MLB The Show 22 (on Game Pass) and LEGO Star Wars The Skywalker Saga, but until then, Weird West and Crusader Kings 3 are now available on Xbox Game Pass,
Talking Point Have You Ever Bought A Game Just Before Its Game Pass Announcement?
If so, what was it?
Listen, we all love Xbox Game Pass and the bi-monthly announcements we get from Microsoft about new games joining the service, but there's one potential downside to all of it, and it's the fact that buying any Xbox game these days comes with the risk that it could be added to Game Pass in a few days, weeks or months. Sometimes,...
Talking Point How Often Do You Play Backwards Compatible Games On Xbox?
All the time? Never? Tell us!
Backwards compatibility has been in the news once again this week following the announcement that Sony's refreshed PlayStation Plus service would be including select PS1, PS2, PS3 and PSP games as part of its "Premium" service. Of course, Xbox Game Pass already includes select original Xbox and Xbox 360 games as well...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 26-27)
Tiny Tina's Wonderlands?
Welcome to the weekend! The big release of this past week was Tiny Tina's Wonderlands, so a few of us might be playing that game this weekend, but there are also plenty of recent Xbox Game Pass titles, three more Free Play Days games, and a whole bunch of great deals to take advantage of on Xbox over the next couple of days...
Talking Point What April 2022 Xbox Games With Gold Do You Want?
Any Easter treats in store?
It's almost that time once again, with more Xbox Games with Gold titles set to be announced very soon! The month of March has seen The Flame in the Flood, Street Power Soccer, Sacred 2 Fallen Angel and SpongeBob's Truth or Square all given away for free for Xbox Live Gold subscribers, and another four games will soon be...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 19-20)
It's Tunic time
Welcome to the weekend! As always, there's plenty to get stuck into this weekend, including another batch of new Xbox Game Pass titles, the Xbox Series X and S version of GTA V, more Free Play Days titles, and a
Talking Point How Many Games Have You Bought In 2022 So Far?
Or is your backlog too big already?
So, we're almost a quarter of the way through 2022 already (how'd that happen?!), and in that time we've actually seen a fairly large number of great games release on Xbox, including a definite GOTY contender in the form of Elden Ring. Other highlights so far this year have included the surprise Xbox Game Pass...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 12-13)
The new Halo event is tempting
It's the weekend once again! Some of us have crossed border lines and will be continuing with Gran Turismo 7 this weekend. However, some of last week's Game Pass additions are also looking fantastic, so there's plenty to play on Xbox! Here's what we're up to. Ben Kerry, Staff Writer: As Fraser took a well-earned...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 5-6)
Yeah, it's more Elden Ring for us
The weekend is here once again! We're still busy ploughing away at Elden Ring over the next couple of days, but we've also got a few new Xbox Game Pass titles to try, another batch of Free Play Days additions, and a large set of Xbox
Talking Point Have You Bought An Xbox Series X|S Expansion Card Yet?
Or are you still holding off?
There was a lot of talk when the Xbox Series X and Series S released that the 1TB Seagate Expansion Card was both too expensive and not really necessary for most players, but almost 18 months on, that perception is starting to change. Sure, we're all in agreement that it's a costly card no matter whether you go for the...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (February 26-27)
Elden Ring? Never heard of it
Welcome to the weekend! Most people are probably going to be playing a little-known game called Elden Ring over the next couple of days, but if you're not interested in that, we've also got new Xbox Game Pass titles, three more Free Play Days games (including Assassin's Cree
Talking Point What March 2022 Xbox Games With Gold Do You Want?
What does next month have in store?
It's almost that time once again, with more Xbox Games with Gold titles set to be announced very soon! The month of February has seen Broken Sword 5, Aerial_Knight's Never Yield, Hydrophobia and Band of Bugs all given away for free for Xbox Live Gold subscribers, and another four games will soon be on the way. If...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (February 19-20)
Trying out the Cyberpunk upgrade?
Welcome to the weekend! Cyberpunk 2077 is probably going to be taking up many Xbox fans' spare time over the next couple of days, but if you're not interested in that, we've also got a few new Xbox Game Pass releases, another batch of Free Play Days titles, and well over 400 deals included as part of
Talking Point How Useful Do You Find Quick Resume On Xbox Series X|S?
How important is it to you?
The Quick Resume feature for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S has been back in the news this week thanks to a new "pinning" option making its way through the Xbox Insider rings, with more improvements on the way in the future. And so, given that it's getting a bit of attention at the moment, we're interested to know how...
Talking Point How Good Of A Start Has Xbox Game Pass Had In 2022?
Give us your grade
So, we're almost a month and a half into 2022, and we're already seeing a few comments cropping up about the quality of Xbox Game Pass this year — both positive and negative. In our opinion, it's been a fantastic 40+ days so far for the service, with some major titles entering the library, but not everyone is going to be in...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (February 12-13)
Is it a CrossfireX weekend for you?
Welcome to the weekend! Well, it's time to finally check out CrossfireX on Xbox Game Pass over the next couple of days, and there are plenty of other new Game Pass releases at your disposal as well. Elsewhere, Free Play Days includes the excellent Riders Republic this week, and there are
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (February 5-6)
Did you pick up Dying Light 2?
Welcome to the weekend! We're sure many of you will be checking out Dying Light 2 over the next couple of days, but if you're not interested in Techland's latest creation, you've still got a batch of new Xbox Game Pass titles, more Free Play Days titles and another massive set of deals to take advantage of — plenty
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (January 29-30)
It's Hitman Trilogy for us
Welcome to the weekend! We've got plenty of choice over the next couple of days with a new Game Pass title in Taiko no Tatsujin: The Drum Master, three more Free Play Days offers, and the highlight of the week in the form of a massive Xbox Lunar New Year sale, which features discounts for well over 500 games. Hold on to...
Talking Point 10 Days Later, How Are You Feeling About The Activision Blizzard Acquisition?
Has your opinion changed since January 18th?
It might not seem like it, but it's already been 10 full days since Microsoft announced its intent to acquire Activision Blizzard for a little under $70 billion, and we've learned a fair few things about the deal in the days since. For example, we know that the acquisition is set to conclude somewhere...
Talking Point What Have You Bought In The Xbox Backwards Compatibility Sale?
It ends this Tuesday
We're always eager to check out the weekly Xbox deals every Tuesday here at Pure Xbox HQ, but this past week has been particularly great, as Xbox has been hosting a special backwards compatible sale on the Microsoft Store. The sale includes offers on over 100 original Xbox and Xbox 360 games, including many beloved franchises...
Talking Point What February 2022 Xbox Games With Gold Do You Want?
Something from Activision Blizzard?
It's almost that time once again, with more Xbox Games with Gold titles set to be announced very soon! The month of January has seen NeuroVoider, Aground, Radiant Silvergun and Space Invaders Infinity Gene all given away for free for Xbox Live Gold subscribers, and another four games will soon be on the way. If...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (January 22-23)
Rainbow Six Extraction on Game Pass?
Welcome to the weekend! Well, it's been an incredibly busy week in the world of Xbox, and there's plenty of new stuff to check out over the next couple of days, including a massive batch of Xbox Game Pass titles. Don't forget about the huge backwards compatib
Talking Point Will Call Of Duty Become An Xbox Exclusive In The Future?
It's up to Phil & Co
And breathe! Today's news that Microsoft is purchasing Activision Blizzard has got us all flustered here at Pure Xbox, and although we know some of the details of the acquisition already, we've still got tons of questions that are being left unanswered — or vaguely answered — for the time being. For example, what's...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (January 15-16)
Bit of Mass Effect Legendary Edition?
Welcome to the weekend! Next week is looking particularly tasty for Xbox Game Pass, but we've still had a couple of games added the service this week in Spelunky 2 and The Anacrusis, and we've also got another batch of Free Play Days titles to check out, along with the usual set of Deals with Gold and Sp
Talking Point Is Forced Cross-Play On Xbox Becoming A Huge Issue?
Cheating, cheating never changes
Cross-play was supposed to usher in a friendlier, more collaborative era of online gaming. PlayStation and Xbox players could finally unite regardless of console, and PC players could get in on the act too. However, it's not really played out that way so far, especially when the PC community is factored in. Reddit,...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (January 8-9)
Fighting fires with Embr?
Welcome to the weekend! We imagine many people will be diving into Mass Effect Legendary Edition with Game Pass Ultimate and EA Play over the next couple of days, but we've also been treated to many other Game Pass additions this week, and don't forget about the massive Xbox "Last Chance" sale if you're eager to
Talking Point What Xbox Game Are You Most Excited For In 2022?
Starfield? Elden Ring? Hogwarts Legacy?
Xbox undoubtedly had a fantastic year in 2021 — Xbox Game Pass enjoyed its best 12 months in existence, the likes of Halo Infinite and Forza Horizon 5 lived up to expectations, and the Series X and S continued to receive great reports from fans and critics alike. But what about 2022? Well, it seems to be...
Talking Point With PSVR 2 On The Way, Do You Wish Xbox Also Had A VR Headset?
Or would it be a bad idea?
As you may have already seen earlier today, Sony has formally announced the PlayStation VR2, the second version of the company's virtual reality headset — this time being designed specifically for PlayStation 5. The PSVR2 includes features such as a 4K HDR OLED screen with a 110-degree viewing angle, eye-tracking,...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (January 1-2)
The first weekend of the New Year!
Well, another year has begun! 2022 has officially kicked off, and we're starting it with a weekend to (hopefully) relax and play some fantastic Xbox games. Don't forget that the huge Xbox Countdown Sale 2021 is ending over the next couple of days, so now is your last chance to add some of those discounted titles to...
Talking Point What Have You Bought In The Xbox Countdown Sale 2021?
It ends in a few days!
We're now just a few days away from the end of 2021, and that means the Xbox Countdown Sale is almost over! It first went live back on the 17th of December, and it's scheduled to end at some time on January 2nd / 3rd. Over 700 games have been available as part of the Countdown Sale this year, including a good variety of...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (December 25-26)
Something Christmassy?
Welcome to this special Christmas weekend! Hopefully you're getting a chance to relax a little bit over the next few days — plenty of us will undoubtedly be playing some Xbox games to mark the occasion. If you haven't received anything new as a gift, you've still got an incredible list of recent Game Pass additions to check...
Talking Point What's The First Game You'd Recommend Downloading On Xbox Game Pass?
Out of the entire library
There was a time when Xbox was boasting about the fact that Game Pass had over 100 games in its library, and those days should be well and truly over at this point, as the service now features more than 400 titles in total. We're all aware of the many, many incredible games you can download with Game Pass for console, PC...
Talking Point What January 2022 Xbox Games With Gold Do You Want?
Another year, another slate of GwG titles
It's almost that time once again, with more Xbox Games with Gold titles set to be announced very soon! The month of December has seen The Escapists 2, Tropico 5, Orcs Must Die! and Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet all given away for free for Xbox Live Gold subscribers, and another four games will soon be on...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (December 18-19)
One of the many new Game Pass titles?
Welcome to the weekend! It's all about Game Pass for us over the next few days, with no less than 12 games added to the service throughout the past week. However, there are also various Free Play Days titles including Assassin's Creed Odyssey to try this weekend, and
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (December 11-12)
Do we even need to ask?
Welcome to the weekend! Well, we're pretty sure we know what the majority of us will be playing this weekend, what with Halo Infinite launching just a few days ago on December 8th. However, there are still plenty of other options, such as various new Game Pass titles, another Free Play Days batch and the Xbox Game Awards 2021...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (December 4-5)
Aside from Lawn Mowing Simulator, of course
Welcome to the weekend! Well, we're spoilt for choice even more than usual over the next couple of days, with no less than 11 games added to Xbox Game Pass during the week, another three Free Play Days titles up for grabs, the usual selection of Deals with Gold and Spotlight
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (November 27-28)
Mortal Shell on Game Pass?
Welcome to the weekend! It's been a quieter week in the world of Xbox after an exhaustively busy November, but we've still got a batch of new Xbox Game Pass titles to check out, over 600 games included as part of the Xbox Black Friday Sale 2021, and Halo Infinite
Talking Point What Have You Bought In The Xbox Black Friday Sale 2021?
Been using any Microsoft Rewards points?
Another Black Friday is almost over (don't worry, Cyber Monday is still to come), but even though the sales might be slowing down, Xbox is continuing to host its massive digital game sale until Friday, December 3rd. Over 600 games have been made available as part of the sale, and Microsoft added to this with...
Poll How Would You Grade Xbox Games With Gold In 2021?
Has it been a good or bad year for GwG?
Microsoft recently unveiled the final batch of Xbox Games with Gold titles for 2021, so this gives us a good opportunity to look back on the past year of the program and ultimately give our verdict on the 12 months as a whole. It's fair to say there's been some disgruntlement about GwG throughout the year,...
Feature The Xbox One & Xbox 360 Are Now Eight And Sixteen Years Old
The kids grow up so fast!
Microsoft has been putting all the attention on the original Xbox over the past week due to it celebrating its 20th anniversary, but both the Xbox One and Xbox 360 are also celebrating birthdays today, turning eight and sixteen respectively. The Xbox 360 first launched all the way back on November 22nd, 2005, and it kicked...
Talking Point What December 2021 Xbox Games With Gold Do You Want?
What early presents does Xbox have in store?
It's almost that time once again, with more Xbox Games with Gold titles set to be announced very soon! The month of November has seen Moving Out, Kingdom Two Crowns, Rocket Knight and LEGO Batman 2 all given away for free for Xbox Live Gold subscribers, and another four games will soon be on the way. If...
