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News Age Of Empires 4 Fans Think They've Found Evidence Of An Xbox Version
Let's hope so
We've really enjoyed our time with Age of Empires 4 so far, but the big downside is that you can't play it on Xbox. There have been many calls over the years to bring the series to console, but for now it remains PC exclusive. However, some fans think they might have spotted evidence of an upcoming Xbox version. Twitter user...
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (January 10-14)
Including a couple of Game Pass releases
Our weekly roundup has returned! Recent weeks have been quiet for new releases on Xbox, but we've actually got over 10 of them arriving this week, including a couple of new Game Pass titles in The Anacrusis and Spelunky 2. Here's what's on the way: New Xbox Releases (November 15-19): Optimised For Xbox...
News Liked Golf Story On Switch? Check Out RPGolf Legends On Xbox This Month
"Become the legend in this golf-action-adventure"
Golf Story is one of the most popular sports games on Nintendo Switch, and if you're looking for something in a similar vein on Xbox, it's worth keeping an eye out for RPGolf Legends — it's set to release on Thursday, January 20th. The game sees you travelling around in a unique open-world where...
News Dying Light 2 Will Take About 500 Hours To 100%
Sorry, achievement hunters
Well, here's some news achievement hunters on Xbox might not appreciate - Dying Light 2 will apparently take 500 hours to "fully complete". Techland shared this information over on social media - comparing it to how long it would take to walk from Warsaw to Madrid. It had many fans worried they wouldn't be able to commit...
Guide Xbox Game Pass January 2022 List: Coming Soon & Leaving Soon
The latest Game Pass reveals and updates
Looking for a complete list of Xbox Game Pass games coming soon in January 2022? It can be pretty difficult to keep track of all the comings and goings in the world of Xbox Game Pass every week, so we've put together this handy guide to provide an overview of what's coming to Xbox Game Pass this January, as...
Guide Best Xbox Games For Kids 2022
The 30 best Xbox games for family fun in 2022
What are the best Xbox kids games? As the parent or primary carer of young kids who've recently got their hands on an Xbox One, Series X or Series S, or are beginning to show an interest in gaming in general, it can be pretty tough to know exactly what games out there are suitable for them to play...
News Xbox Made Progress In Japan Last Year, Despite Being Heavily Outsold By PS5
The 2021 sales figures are in
Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo sales figures from Japan in 2021 have been rolling in over the past 24 hours, with GamesIndustry.biz reporting (via Famitsu) that 95,598 Series X|S consoles were sold in the country last year. Unfortunately, that's miles behind the 5.3 million Nintendo Switch units sold, and ten times...
Hands On Mass Effect Legendary Edition - The Best Way To Experience The Original Series
I'm Commander Shepard and this is my favourite remaster on the Citadel
Update (January 2022): With Mass Effect Legendary Edition joining Xbox Game Pass Ultimate via EA Play this week, we're republishing this hands on feature / review to give you a better idea of what to expect. Original story (May 2021): Back in 2007, when Master Chief was still...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (January 6-9)
Including Battlefield 2042!
It's time for another batch of Free Play Days titles! More games are available to play for free this weekend for Xbox Live Gold members, and they're ready to download right now. So, what's on offer? The highlight is undoubtedly Battlefield 2042, which includes the Series X and Series S versions, while there's also...
News Hatsune Miku Logic Paint S Arrives On Xbox Later This Month
With a 20% discount if you pre-order now
We've never seen a Hatsune Miku game on Xbox, but we're getting one this month with Hatsune Miku Logic Paint S! The picross game first launched for Nintendo Switch back in March 2021, and is now available for pre-order on Xbox One, Series X, Series S and PC with a 20% discount, with the release date set for...
News Xbox Team Investigating Issues With Unresponsive Guide Button
"We're trying to nail down what's going on"
If you've been having issues where the Xbox Guide button appears to be slow and unresponsive, you're not alone. Over on Twitter, Xbox Engineering Lead Eden Marie has confirmed the team is trying to "nail down what's going on." We've seen reports from multiple Xbox users in recent weeks that the guide...
Deals All Classic Xbox Games In This Week's Sales (January 4-11)
Xbox 360 and original Xbox titles
This week's selection of Xbox deals is now live, and alongside the usual Deals with Gold and Spotlight offerings, we've also got a 'Last Chance' sale featuring various titles that were previously included in the recent Countdown Sale. Below, we've included every single Xbox 360 and original Xbox game available over...
News Spelunky 2 Makes Its Xbox (And Game Pass) Debut Next Week
Meet the next generation of explorers
Microsoft announced the latest batch of Xbox Game Pass titles yesterday, and one of them is the roguelike platformer Spelunky 2, which despite first releasing back in 2020, will be making its debut on Xbox next Thursday, January 13th. The game is a sequel to the 2008 Xbox Live Arcade title, and is "greatly...
News Alan Wake Remastered Adds Auto HDR Support For Xbox Series X|S
Here are the full patch notes
The superb Alan Wake Remastered has gone one step further in improving the experience for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S users today, adding support for the Auto HDR feature on those consoles. If you're unaware, Auto HDR allows games without HDR to take advantage of an automated version of it instead, which ultimately...
News Another Seven Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass Soon (January 15)
Update: Kingdom Hearts 3 added to the list
Update: Microsoft has confirmed that The Little Acre was included in the original list by mistake (it's already left Game Pass), however Kingdom Hearts 3 will also now be leaving on January 15th as well. You can check the updated table below: Original story: Microsoft has unveiled the next set of seven...
News These Five Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (January 6-13)
It's Mass Effect time!
The latest batch of Xbox Game Pass titles has arrived! Microsoft has today unveiled another five games coming to the service over the next week, with the highlight undoubtedly being Mass Effect Legendary Edition! Here's what's coming to Xbox Game Pass over the next week-or-so: Date Game Platform January 6 Embr Console,...
Deals 250+ Games Included In This Week's Xbox Sales (January 4-11)
Deals with Gold, Spotlight & 'Last Chance' offers
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! With the Countdown Sale finally now over, we've been treated to a new batch of over 250 deals — although some of those Countdown offers are now part of a "Last Chance" sale. We've rounded up some of the most notable current deals below, and Xbox's...
Guide How To Claim 2000 Bonus Microsoft Rewards Points On Xbox In January 2022
Your Monthly Bonus Round instructions
It's that time again! We're big fans of the Microsoft Rewards program here at Pure Xbox, which allows you to complete tasks in order to earn redeemable points which can be spent on gift cards, donations and much more. January 2022's "Monthly Bonus Round" challenge has just begun, and by satisfying a few easy...
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...
News No Joke, It Looks Like GoldenEye 007 Is Finally Coming To Xbox
Everyone remain calm...
How incredible would this be as a way to kick off 2022?! It looks like GoldenEye 007 is on the way to Xbox. True Achievements has picked up a new achievement list for the game — 55 achievements for 1000 gamerscore. Some of the achievement images even appear to have leaked, as you can see in the tweets below: Based on...
News The New Smurfs Game Is Surprising People With Its Impressive Visuals
"I'm kind of shocked"
The Smurfs: Mission Vileaf may have totally skipped your radar when it released for Xbox (and various other platforms) back in late October, but it's picking up quite a bit of steam at the moment thanks to its surprisingly impressive visuals. Our friend and former Pure Xbox team member Daniel Hollis took to Twitter recently to...
News These Five Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass Today (December 31)
But you can grab some of them in the Countdown Sale
In case you'd forgotten, today marks the removal of five more games from the Xbox Game Pass library, including popular sports title eFootball PES 2021, as well as three games from the beloved Yakuza series. Here are the eight games confirmed to leave before the end of the day on Xbox Game Pass:...
News The First Two Of January 2022's Xbox Games With Gold Are Now Available
Including a classic shoot 'em up
You can now begin downloading the first batch of January 2022's Xbox Games With Gold titles (one day early!), which are the Xbox One game NeuroVoider and Xbox 360 game Radiant Silvergun. Both titles are available right now from the Microsoft Store (links at the bottom of the page) or by searching manually on your...
Roundup Here's What's Coming To Xbox In January 2022
Ready for Extraction?
Welcome to our first roundup for 2022! As you'd expect, January is looking like it'll be pretty quiet for new Xbox releases, but we've still got a variety of Xbox Game Pass titles on the way (with more likely to be announced as the month progresses), along with the biggest release of the month in Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six...
Deals All 10+ Classic Xbox Games In This Week's Sales (December 28 - January 4)
Plus the rest from the Countdown Sale 2021
This week's selection of Xbox Deals is now live, and alongside the usual Deals with Gold and Spotlight offerings, we've still also got the ongoing (and massive) Countdown Sale 2021, which doesn't end until January 3rd. Below, we've included every single Xbox 360 and original Xbox game available over the...
News Bethesda Shares More Concept Art For Starfield
Get ready to explore all sorts of environments
We've almost made it to 2022 and that means Bethesda is now closer than ever to releasing Starfield on the Xbox Series X|S. In the lead-up to next year, the team has been sharing more and more concept artwork, and today we've got another look - this time at what appears to be some sort of ice cavern...
Deals 80+ Games Added To This Week's Xbox Sales (December 28 - January 4)
Deals With Gold and Spotlight offers
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! The Countdown Sale 2021 is still taking centre stage for the next few days, but Microsoft has nevertheless added another 80+ games to the batch in the form of Deals with Gold and Spotlight offers. We've rounded up some of the most notable deals of the week below,...
Pick One Which Is Your Favourite Xbox Console To Date?
One of the classics, or is now the Xbox Series X|S?
We're doing something a little bit different for the usual Pick One feature this weekend! As we're fast approaching the end of the year — and therefore the end of Xbox's 20th year — we're interested to know what your favourite Xbox console has been over the past two decades and why. If you...
Feature Pure Xbox's Game Of The Year 2021
The pX community's picks for Xbox GOTY 2021
Can it really be that time of the year again already? Yes, friends, it's the end of another busy and rather tumultuous year for gaming, and mankind in general. There's been highs and lows, joys and sorrows, but we've just about made it through once again and, as usual, just a few weeks ago we asked you...
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...
Feature Xbox Series X And Series S: A Christmas Guide For New Owners
We ho-ho-hope you enjoy your new console!
So, you've gone and got really lucky this Christmas, bagging yourself a brand-new Xbox Series X or Series S console at a time when supply shortages are seeing many gamers potentially left empty-handed. Congratulations! Now that you've secured your machine, whether it's a sweet new Series X or S, we've got a...
Guide How To Pick Up Snowballs In GTA 5 For Xbox One, Series X & Series S
Tis' the season
Trying to figure out how to pick up snowballs in GTA 5 for Xbox One, Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S? Fortunately, it's really easy to do. Press the left direction on your controller's d-pad to pick them up Select the snowballs via the weapon wheel Throw them at your friends (and strangers!) Keep in mind that the winter event only...
News Free Play Days: Play Overwatch For Free On Xbox This Christmas
And enjoy the Winter Wonderland event
Anyone fancy an early Christmas present?! If you're a fan of Overwatch but you've yet to buy it, you can play the game for free on Xbox over the next week-or-so, allowing you to take part in the ongoing Winter Wonderland event. The trial is available right now, and can be accessed by searching for Overwatch:...
Poll Are You Happy With January 2022's Xbox Games With Gold?
What do you make of the selection?
Microsoft has officially announced January 2022's Xbox Games with Gold, giving us a look at four more games we'll be able to play at no extra charge with our Gold memberships next month. In case you missed it, the games are Xbox One titles NeuroVoider and Aground, along with Xbox 360 (backwards compatible) games...
News Here Are Your Xbox Games With Gold For January 2022
Another four games to start the year
Microsoft has officially announced all four Xbox Games With Gold titles for January 2022! These games are available to download for free for Xbox Live Gold members (including subscribers to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate). Here's the complete list of titles you can look forward to in January: Xbox Series X / Xbox One:...
News Grim Dawn Gets Major Xbox Update, Includes New Graphical & Framerate Options
"This game has become excellent for console"
Popular ARPG Grim Dawn: Definitive Edition received some mixed reports for the Xbox version at launch, which even prompted a developer to plead with fans not to base their purchase decision off of "misleading information" — but the latest patch for the game definitely goes a long way towards improving...
News Cat Ears Have Some Players Worried About The Future Of Halo Infinite
"This seems like a horrible ploy to attract Fortnite players"
In case you somehow missed it, the multiplayer component of Halo Infinite has this week added cat ears to the in-game store. They'll set you back 1,000 credits and can only be purchased as part of a bundle deal. Despite the asking price of $10 USD (or the regional equivalent) they seem...
Guide Halo Infinite: How To Get The Cat Ears Helmet In Multiplayer
It seems to be proving popular!
Have you noticed Spartans with cat ears on the battlefield in Halo Infinite multiplayer recently? If so, they've probably got an epic helmet attachment. So, how can you get some of these cat ears yourself? The catch is you're going to have to fork out some real coin for credits that can then redeem the bundle...
News Thanks To Smart Delivery, The GTA Trilogy Physical Version Has A Major Advantage On Xbox
Free next-gen upgrade, no catches
The recent release of GTA: The Trilogy — The Definitive Edition might have reviewed pretty poorly and suffered an array of issues at launch, but it still seems to be selling well, and the physical, boxed copy is now available to buy. It should be noted, however, that if you're planning to buy it on PlayStation in...
News Bethesda Can't Wait To Show Starfield To Fans In 2022
A message from Todd Howard
Bethesda is gearing up for the release of its highly anticipated Xbox Series X|S and PC title Starfield in 2022. As part of this, company legend Todd Howard has shared a special holiday message to all of the members of Constellation (it's a Starfield reference). At the same time, he's also used it as an opportunity to...
Guide Halo Infinite Winter Contingency Event: How To Unlock Free Rewards
Now live until January 4th!
The Halo Infinite Winter Contingency Event is now officially live until January 4th, and all you need to do to unlock the free rewards and complete the event challenges is play one game of Arena or Big Team Battle per-day. The ten tiers of daily rewards will conclude on December 30th, allowing you a few extra days to...
Deals All 10+ Classic Xbox Games In This Week's Sales (December 21-28)
Plus the rest from the Countdown Sale 2021
This week's selection of Xbox Deals is now live, and alongside the usual Deals with Gold and Spotlight offerings, we've also got the ongoing (and massive) Countdown Sale 2021, which doesn't end until early January. Below, we've included every single Xbox 360 and original Xbox game available over the next...
News Assassin's Creed Origins Might Be Getting 60FPS Support For Xbox Series X|S
"We're looking into it"
It's been a few months now since Ubisoft added a free boost for Assassin's Creed Odyssey from 30fps to 60fps, and it looks like the same thing will be happening for Assassin's Creed Origins, with Ubisoft tell
News Set Up Your New Console Before Christmas, Advises Xbox Exec
Even if you're giving it as a gift
We tend to hear this advice every year, and it's back again in force ahead of the Christmas period, as Xbox's Major Nelson has advised setting up a new Xbox console before Christmas Day — even if you're giving it as a gift. The reason, of course, is to ensure the recipient can avoid spending the entirety of...
Deals 100+ Games Added To This Week's Xbox Sales (December 21-28)
Deals With Gold and Spotlight offers
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! The Countdown Sale 2021 has only just started, of course, so not too many offers have been added this week, but there are still some great discounts to take advantage of. We've rounded up some of the most notable deals of the week below, and Xbox's Major Nelson has...
News Bethesda Shares New Concept Art For Starfield
Get ready to discover all sorts of environments
One of the most anticipated Xbox games of 2022 is Bethesda's Starfield. While the Xbox company has already shared a fair bit of concept artwork of the game, it's now uploaded a much more colourful shot on its official Twitter account. This one isn't a shot of a space station or barren planet, it's...
News Metacritic Reveals The 10 Worst Video Games Of 2021
It's been a rough year for these lot
We pointed out the best Xbox games of 2021 according to Metacritic over the weekend, but the website has also published its list of the worst games of the year as well, and it certainly makes for some interesting reading. To be honest, the inclusion of some of these titles seems a little harsh — Werewolf: The...
Feature These Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (December 20-24)
It's all going quiet for Christmas
It's finally time to slow things down. We've only got a few games scheduled for release in the run-up to Christmas, and none of them are major AAA titles. No Game Pass games either — we've had more than enough of those recently! Here's what's coming to Xbox this week: New Xbox Releases (December 20-24): Xbox...
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...
News Microsoft Has Discounted The Xbox Series X|S 1TB Storage Card In The UK
And yes, you can use MS Rewards points on it
If you've been in the market for a Seagate 1TB Storage Expansion Card for Xbox Series X and S, you might be interested to know that Microsoft has temporarily discounted it in the UK, now sitting at a price of £194.99. You'll find this price at a variety of retailers, but the most interesting part for
