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News Another Three Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass Soon (March 31)
The latest list of departures
Microsoft has revealed the next set of four games that will be removed from Xbox Game Pass in the latter part of March 2022, and we've also got confirmations on a couple of games that will be leaving in April. Keep in mind that Madden NFL 20 and F1 2019 are EA Play games, and are being removed from that service...
News These Nine Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (March 15-31)
Update: Officially confirmed!
Update: Microsoft has now officially confirmed the leaked list of games below, and we've updated the table with dates and platforms for each of them. A Memoir Blue is the only game that wasn't in the official roundup, but we've included it anyway as it's already been announced for Xbox Game Pass and is currently...
News Perfect Dark Developer The Initiative Is Reportedly Struggling With Staff
Spinning its wheels
A new Perfect Dark game was announced a short while back, due to be developed by Xbox studio The Initiative. Since then, we've heard rumours about the project struggling and now, a new report gives us some insight as to why. VGC's report looks at LinkedIn employee profiles, which reveal huge amounts of staff turnover at the...
News These Four Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass Today (March 15)
Last chance to try Nier: Automata
In case you'd forgotten, today marks the removal of four more games from the Xbox Game Pass library, including the likes of Nier: Automata, The Surge 2 and Torchlight 3. The full list is available in the table below. Here are the four games confirmed to leave this week on Xbox Game Pass:...
News Xbox Series X|S Outsells PS5 Across Europe In February
Stock struggles continue
Late last week, NPD console sales numbers were revealed, showing that Xbox Series X|S outsold PS5 in the US during February. Well, that trend also spread across the majority of Europe last month, as the Xbox Series X|S outsold PS5 in that region too. For the first time since the new consoles launched, Xbox Series X|S pulled...
Deals 400+ Games Included In This Week's Xbox Sales (March 15-21)
Up to 90% off!
Another week's worth of Xbox sales have just gone live, and it's another huge one! We've got multiple promotions running alongside the typical Deals with Gold this week. We've curated a list of some of the biggest games on sale this week, along with the deepest discounted titles. As is the norm, the full list is available via Xbox's...
Guide How To Transfer GTA V Progress From Xbox One To Xbox Series X|S
Including GTA Online
It's finally here! GTA V has launched for next-gen consoles this week, and if you want to know how to transfer your Story Mode and GTA Online save file from Xbox One to Xbox Series X and Series S, you've come to the right place! How To Transfer Your GTA 5 Save From Xbox One To Xbox Series X and S: First up, you'll need a copy...
Talking Point Are You Enjoying Guardians Of The Galaxy On Xbox Game Pass?
The service's big new addition
Late last week, a pretty huge title was added to Xbox Game Pass in the form of Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy. Square Enix's action adventure take on the Guardians of the Galaxy universe was a bit of surprise hit late last year, and it's a big get for Game Pass this close to launch. So, we want to know how you've...
News Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn Is A New Open World RPG Coming To Xbox Game Pass
It arrives on launch day
The team behind 2018's Ashen has just revealed its latest game, Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn. Just like the studio's previous effort, Flintlock is an open world RPG, although it has a much more lifelike visual style this time around. Ashen had some huge similarities with the Dark Souls series, and it'll be interesting to...
News Early Adopters Seem To Be Enjoying The xScreen For Xbox Series S
It's getting a lot of attention
We've seen an awful lot of interest and general curiosity in the new xScreen device for the Xbox Series S here at Pure Xbox, and that seems to be translating to the wider Xbox community as well, with positive impressions so far. The device, which allows you to turn your Xbox Series S into a portable-style console...
Hands On Is GTA V Worth Buying All Over Again For Xbox Series X|S?
Here's what we think of the next-gen edition
Almost a decade since it first released for Xbox 360 all the way back in 2013, Grand Theft Auto V gets its third Xbox outing this week on Tuesday, March 15th, this time in the form of a dedicated version for Series X and Series S. It's not a free upgrade from the Xbox One version, so you'll need to...
News 14+ Minutes Of Hogwarts Legacy Gameplay Arrives This Week
Let's go!
Right, here we go. WB Games has finally confirmed when we'll next see Hogwarts Legacy, and it'll be quite a lengthy look to boot. The publisher has teamed up with PlayStation to deliver a State of Play show dedicated entirely to this upcoming Harry Potter adventure. This is a multiplatform game though, so here at Pure Xbox we'll have our...
News Xbox Canada Has Created An Incredible-Looking Woolly Wireless Headset
All-weather gaming
Xbox creates a lot of useful accessories to pair up with its consoles, most of them a practical option that any of us can buy. However, every once in a while they do something weird as a one-off, and Xbox Canada has taken that opportunity to create this amazing headset. Yup, this is the official Xbox Wireless Headset, fully...
News Here's What GTA 5's New Version Looks Like On Xbox Series X
Screenshots from Fidelity Mode
The third version of Grand Theft Auto V for Xbox launches this Tuesday, March 15th, this time targeted specifically at Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, and we've been lucky enough to go hands-on with it over the past few hours. So, let's get down the burning question... what does it look like? There are three...
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (March 14-18)
Welcome back to 2013
It's time for another week of new Xbox releases, and there's plenty to look forward to over the next few days! The big highlight is the Xbox Series X and S version of GTA V, but other highly-anticipated new releases include the Zelda-esque adventure Tunic, Final Fantasy game Stranger of Paradise, and Game Pass release
Talking Point What Do You Want To See From The First Forza Horizon 5 Expansion?
Dirt bikes on the dunes
It's been a good few months since Forza Horizon 5 launched, and our minds are wandering, thinking about what's next. Developer Playground's latest racer has two expansions coming — much like the last two games — and rumour has it that we're not far off from the game's first DLC. We've been dipping into the Forza Horizon...
News Xbox Wants To Provide A 'Steady Flow Of Great Games' Moving Forward
It's not quite there yet, according to Phil
There are a lot of talented developers working under the Xbox banner now, and according to Microsoft's gaming CEO, Phil Spencer, the aim for the tech giant from here on out is to provide an ongoing stream of "great" video game content. Phil touched on this during the same Xbox Era podcast - noting how...
Soapbox Live Service Expectations Are The Issue, Not Halo Infinite
All we need is just a little patience
Halo Infinite finally launched late last year, after a protracted development period. The game's launch reception was fantastic with many, including us, lauding 343's gameplay improvements that struck a lovely balance between classic Halo and modern, contemporary shooters. However, that honeymoon period now...
News Dead Space Remake Targeting 'Early' 2023 Release
Get ready!
Update [Sat 12th Mar, 2022 04:30 GMT]: During the latest live stream, the Dead Space Remake team said they were targeting an early 2023 release. The game's senior producer, Philippe Duncharme, reassured fans by stating how the game would likely be playable from start to finish in just a couple of weeks, and from there the team would be...
News Halo Infinite's Competitive Multiplayer Will Eventually Add A 'Champion Rank'
Onyx is the highest rank, for now
343 Industries has published a new blog for Halo Infinite, and this time the focus is on the game's competitive ranked experience. In a brief community FAQ towards the end, one question raised was about the tiers of ranks and if the Champion rank would return (one above Oynx). The good news is that 343 have heard...
News Xbox Series X|S Outsold PS5 In February, Lost Top Spot To Switch
US NPD numbers
Console sales figures are in for the month of February — in the US at least — and it looks like a big month for Xbox. Xbox Series consoles were the 2nd best selling platform of the month, losing out to the ever-popular Nintendo Switch. This means, of course, that last month Xbox Series X|S managed to outsell the PS5 in the US...
News ID@Xbox March Showcase Will Detail Upcoming Indies On Xbox Game Pass
It's showcase season
After banging on about Xbox having no showcases as of late, it looks like they've listened! The company has announced an ID@Xbox show for next week, March 16th, and it'll give us a good look at some upcoming indie titles. The announcement name drops Shredders as one of the show's biggest games, and we're definitely looking...
News Xbox Adds Automatic Downloads To Energy Saver Mode On Series X|S
New sustainability efforts
Xbox has announced a raft of new sustainability goals, as Microsoft attempts to make the Xbox eco-system a more environmentally friendly one. One of the biggest changes for us as end users, is that the Energy Saver mode on Xbox Series X|S now supports background downloads. In an effort to make the power saving mode more...
News Dying Light 2 Patch Adds 60FPS For Xbox Series S, New Mode For Series X
Console parity
Dying Light 2 has received another Xbox patch today, and it's a significant one for Series S players. Update 1.0.2.0 adds a 60 frames per second mode on Xbox Series S, bringing the version closer to its Series X counterpart. The new performance mode comes as a bit of a surprise, but a very welcome one. Around launch, the game's lead...
News Samurai Adventure Trek To Yomi Is Coming To Xbox Game Pass Day One
Master the art
Devolver Digital's Trek to Yomi was revealed earlier this week, ironically, at PlayStation's State of Play event. However, on close inspection, the game's story trailer says this one is hitting Xbox Game Pass. Trek to Yomi is a stylish 2D adventure that follow's main character Hiroki's journey through hell and back. It looks like...
News Overwatch Director Provides A Development Update On The Sequel
PVP will now be delivered "sooner"
Aaron Keller, Jeff Kaplan's replacement as the director of the Overwatch team, has shared a new update about Overwatch 2. First of all, he's essentially apologised on behalf of the team for the lack of communication and says this is all set to change as of now. In terms of updates, Blizzard will be "decoupling"...
Review WWE 2K22 - A Vast Improvement Over Its Predecessor
The bottom line, 'cause we said so
2K's WWE series has gone through a fair amount of ups and downs over the past few years, but the lowest point was undoubtedly WWE 2K20, which released with a plethora of bugs and ended up scoring a terrible 45 rating on Metacritic. The move prompted 2K to take an unprecedented two-year break in development, and the...
News Xbox Has Plans For Two Upcoming Showcases, Says XboxEra
Our wishes granted?
It was just a few short days ago that we asked the simple question: is it time for another Xbox event soon? As it turns out, that may well be the case, at least according to XboxEra. The site's co-founder, Shpeshal Nick, recently made an interesting comment on the XboxEra forums. Nick claims that two Xbox events are coming this...
News Free Play Days: Step Into The Fog For Free This Weekend (March 10-13)
The Resident Evil villain is in pursuit
It's time for another Free Play Days weekend! This time out there appears to be just one offering, although it's quite a big one for multiplayer fans. Dead by Daylight is opening its deathly doors to all Xbox Live Gold members from today, March 10, through Sunday, March 13. Dead By Daylight As always,...
News 8Bitdo 'Ultimate' Xbox Controller Revealed Featuring Elite-Style Extras
Third party competition
Gaming accessory manufacturer 8Bitdo is launching their first Xbox-style controller, and it's out in May. The "Ultimate Wired Controller" will work across Xbox and PC, and marks the company's first pad that matches the official Xbox layout. That means asymmetrical analogue sticks (thank god), along with general button...
News Ubisoft Is Looking For People To Play Skull & Bones Early
Fancy it?
Skull & Bones has been stuck in development hell for quite a while now. However, recent reports have been more positive, and now, finally, players can go hands on, albeit in a limited capacity. Ubisoft is opening up an insider program for its pirate adventure, and applications are live. If you fancy a crack at Skull & Bones...
News WWE 2K22 Could Be Final 2K Entry, EA Reportedly In Talks To Take Over
That's the bottom line
WWE 2K22 is now out in the wild for Early Access players, with the standard game arriving tomorrow, March 11th. However, after a lengthy delay following 2K20's less-than-stellar launch, it turns out this latest entry could be the last WWE game from publisher 2K. According to a currently-paywalled report by Fightful (thanks,...
News Could 'Keystone' Be The Next Xbox Console? Codename Found In Datamine
Xbox Series... ?
Xbox has been pretty public with its console codenames in the past. Durango became the Xbox One, Project Scarlett eventually materialised as Xbox Series X, hell, Microsoft even named the launch Xbox One X after its codename: Project Scorpio. Is ' Project Keystone' next? In a Microsoft file datamine by Twitter user Tero Alhonen,...
News Xbox Game Pass Perks For March Include Free Halo Infinite Pack
Mongoose baby!
It's time for another Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Halo Infinite perk! Following the last two months, 343 is delivering another DLC pack that includes a skin, a challenge swap, and a 2x XP token. This month's skin is — once again — pretty damn green. The Pass Tense skin covers the Mongoose vehicle this time out, building out the set...
News Bruce Campbell Tells Us More About Evil Dead: The Game's Demons
The Kandarian variety
A new asymmetric horror game is on the horizon, centred around the Evil Dead franchise. A couple months ahead of launch, lead character Bruce Campbell is here to explain a little bit more about how the game's Kandarian Demon works. The Kandarian Demon is one of Evil Dead: The Game's killers; the characters you play
News Four Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (March 10)
Including a Marvel adventure!
It's a huge Game Pass day today! Four more game are available in the library today, March 10th, including Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy. Here's everything you can download today with Xbox Game Pass: Kentucky Route Zero: TV Edition: Console, PC, Cloud: KENTUCKY ROUTE ZERO: TV EDITION is a magical realist...
News Square Enix Announces The DioField Chronicle, A New Strategy RPG Coming To Xbox In 2022
"Welcome to the world of DioField"
Another game announced at Sony's recent State of Play, but coming to all platforms (including Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One) was The DioField Chronicle. It's another strategy RPG from Square Enix, this time with an emphasis on a real-time battle system. Here's a brief rundown about what to expect from the world of...
News PS3 Release JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle Is Getting A Remaster On Xbox
To be continued...this Fall
JoJo fans are in for a treat this Fall when 2013/14 PlayStation 3 fighting entry makes a return as a remaster. It's officially titled JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle R and will include 50 characters from all arcs (including the latest series). The character styling is inspired by manga artist Hirohiko Araki and...
News Capcom Is Bringing A New Dinosaur-Themed Action Game To Xbox
No, not that one
During Sony's recent State of Play event, Capcom announced it would be bringing Exoprimal to multiple platforms including Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One in 2023. Exoprimal is described as a brand new team-based action game from Capcom. It's themed around dinosaurs (and no, it has nothing to do with the classic Dino Crisis series) and...
News Konami Is Releasing TMNT: The Cowabunga Collection On Xbox
Get a slice of 13 retro games in 2022
The sewer adventures of Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael and Michelangelo are being revived in a new collection titled Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection. Konami has teamed up with Nickelodeon and developer Digital Eclipse to bring back thirteen "radical" TMNT games across the 8-bit, 16-bit and...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About WWE 2K22
After a series revamp!
WWE 2K22 is out now for Early Access players; those who opted to pick up either the 'Deluxe' or the 'nWo 4-Life' editions of the game. We've been waiting a while for this one, as the series skipped a year following the reaction to WWE 2K20, before being delayed a further five months. Well, the time has now arrived! Our review...
News Quick Resume And Share Button Changes Headline March Xbox Update
Along with new audio setup
Xbox has detailed its March dashboard update, and the headline changes relate to Quick Resume and the Series X|S controller's share button. Here's what's changing and how they're set to improve the Xbox experience. Pin To Quick Resume: Quick Resume is getting a new feature involving pins. Basically, users will be able to...
News Xbox Insider Update Removes Social Media Sharing, For Now
A hint at something new?
Game DVR and the whole process of recording and sharing clips has long been a sore spot on the Xbox platform. The current system is janky at best and broken at worst, but is it finally about to change? As spotted by Windows Central, the latest Insider Ring update removes Twitter sharing as an option for Game DVR. The other...
News Bethesda Is 'Dedicated' To Updating Fallout 76, Five-Year Roadmap Planned
"We’ve got a lot of fun, cool stuff that I can’t wait to tell people about."
It's hard to believe, but Fallout 76 has been out for over three years now. In that time, we've seen the game grow from a pretty meagre shell to something a lot more substantial. Well, the growth doesn't stop there. In fact, it isn't stopping for a very long time. In...
News Gotham Knights Heads To Xbox In October 2022
Be the batman...actually don't
WB Games has announced that its upcoming Batman title, Gotham Knights, is launching October 25th, 2022. Gotham Knights is described as an "open-world, action RPG set in the most dynamic and interactive Gotham City yet." This time around, Gotham Knights doesn't focus on the Batman himself. In fact, Batman is dead,...
News It Looks Like Redfall Is Still Deep In Development As Arkane Looks For Devs
A long list of vacancies
Redfall, the next game from the team behind Dishonored and Deathloop, was revealed at last year's Xbox & Bethesda showcase. At the time, the team was aiming for a Summer 2022 release window, although that could be in doubt. The developer has taken to its social channels to advertise a bunch of Redfall jobs. These...
News Microsoft Named Metacritic's Best Publisher In 2021
A LOT of highly rated games
Metacritic has posted a first look at its annual game publisher rankings, where the site judges publishers based on game scores. As it turns out, Microsoft is sitting pretty at number 1 by some margin! Microsoft achieved the ranking with a fantastic output from Xbox Game Studios last year. Their overall Metascore average...
News Saints Row Legacy Edition For Xbox Spotted At Best Buy
$90 bundle
The Saints Row series is getting rebooted this year, with an all new entry in the franchise. However, it doesn't look like Deep Silver is completely ditching the series' past. A 'Legacy Edition' of the upcoming title has been spotted online, and it includes bonus legacy content. The Legacy Edition, if this Best Buy listing is correct,...
News It's Been Discovered You Can Actually Pause Elden Ring, Sort Of
It's a bit finnicky
We've all been battling Elden Ring's vast array of bosses for over a week now, often to no avail. It doesn't help that everything's in real time either, with no standard pause option during battle. Well, as it turns out, there is a way to pause Elden Ring. YouTuber Iron Pineapple has discovered a way to pause Elden Ring, using...
News Techland Provides Update On Free Next-Gen Patch For Dying Light
Xbox version is "coming soon"
As Dying Light 2 comes and goes in an absolutely stacked February, the first game is still getting an update! That's right, developer Techland promised a next-gen upgrade for Dying Light months ago, and it's almost here. It must be close because today, March 8th, the PlayStation 5 version has launched. It includes...
