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News Another Nine Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass Soon (November 30 - December 8)
Including Destiny 2: Beyond Light
Microsoft has unveiled the next set of nine games that will be removed from Xbox Game Pass from November 30th to December 8th, arguably highlighted by the departures of Call of the Sea and Destiny 2: Beyond Light. Here's the full list of games currently set to leave between those dates:...
News These Ten Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (November 16-30)
The latest batch of GP titles
The latest batch of Xbox Game Pass titles has arrived! Microsoft has today unveiled another ten games coming to the service over the next couple of weeks, including Mortal Shell, Evil Genius 2, My Friend Pedro and more! Here's what's coming to Xbox Game Pass: Date Game Platform November 11 Dead Space Cloud
News Halo Infinite Gets Off To 'Amazing' Start, But There Are Concerns With Battle Pass Progression
"What a blast this game is"
Well, rumours were abound over the past few days that it was perhaps gonna happen and finally, during last night's Xbox 20th Anniversary stream, Halo Infinite's multiplayer mode did indeed drop a full three weeks earlier than originally scheduled. The mode, which was due to launch on December 8th, immediately drew huge...
Deals 150+ Games Included In This Week's Xbox Sales (November 16-23)
Deals With Gold, Spotlight & Publisher sales
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! We've got just over 150 games to take advantage of, including the usual Deals with Gold and Spotlight sales alongside an ongoing Bandai Namco Publisher Sale which ends shortly. We've rounded up some of the most notable current deals below, and Xbox's Major...
News Grim Dawn: Definitive Edition Is The Next ARPG Release For Xbox
"We are thrilled to grow our community"
Joining in the Xbox 20th anniversary celebrations is Crate Entertainment - revealing its Diablo-style action RPG, Grim Dawn will be coming to the Xbox next month on December 3rd. It'll be the definitive edition - which includes the base game and expansions, Ashes of Malmouth and Forgotten Gods. If you are...
News Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector Is Coming To Xbox Game Pass This December
PC Game Pass, too
Developer Black Lab Games and publisher Slitherine have announced they'll be bringing their turn-based strategy game Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector to Xbox Game Pass for console and PC on 2nd December. "Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector is going to be released on the Windows Store on the same day, on December 2. The same version...
News 37 FPS Boosts Added To Backwards Compatible Games On Xbox Series X|S
Including 11 from today's new batch
In addition to the 76 new backwards compatible games added today to the Xbox library from the original Xbox and Xbox 360, the team has also applied 37 FPS Boosts - 26 of them to existing back compat titles, and 11 from the new batch. Here's the full list: Alan Wake Assassin’s Creed Binary Domain Black College...
News Halo Infinite's Multiplayer Releases Today, Download And Play For Free
Surprise!
The rumours were true! Halo Infinite's multiplayer is officially available TODAY, releasing in beta format and kicking off its first season of content. You can download it right now from the Microsoft Store and start playing! 343 Industries says the decision to release Halo Infinite early in "beta" is a way to "ensure all our systems are...
Video Watch Today's Xbox 20th Anniversary Celebration Event Here
Happy 20 years!
Update: The event is now over, but you can find a full recap elsewhere on Pure Xbox! Original story: Welcome! Microsoft is hosting a very special 20th anniversary celebration event today, described as "a special look back at 20 years of Xbox". It won't include details on new games, but we're hoping for a few other surprises. There...
Review Sherlock Holmes Chapter One - An Interesting And Messy Experiment
Elementary!
The Sherlock Holmes series has gone on for quite a while and quietly pumped out new entries over the years. Steadily, it's grown more and more ambitious with each title and Sherlock Holmes Chapter One may be developer Frogwares' most ambitious title yet. While the series attempts to break into a more modern-day gameplay loop, it somehow...
News These Six Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass Today (November 15)
Including another Final Fantasy title
In case you'd forgotten, today marks the removal of six more games from the Xbox Game Pass library, including favourites such as Final Fantasy VIII HD, Planet Coaster: Console Edition and River City Girls. Here are the six games confirmed to leave before the end of the day on Xbox Game Pass:...
News Xbox Is Getting An Update To Fix Crashes In Battlefield 2042
Specifically for Xbox Series X owners
Has Battlefield 2042 been crashing your Xbox Series X (or Series S)? You're not alone. We've seen countless reports about this over the past few days since the arrival of the EA Play trial, and a fix is officially on the way. Taking to the EA forums over the weekend, the DICE team confirmed that it
News Xbox Exclusive CrossfireX Is 'Getting Closer' To Launch, Confirms Remedy
Sounds like a 2022 release though
It's been a while since we last heard anything about upcoming Xbox exclusive FPS CrossfireX, with the most recent update arriving in the form of a trailer back in August, but now Remedy Entertainment has commented on its progress. In the company's
News Two More Of November 2021's Xbox Games With Gold Are Now Available
Legends Unite!
You can now begin downloading the second batch of November 2021's Xbox Live Games With Gold titles (one day early!), which are the Xbox One game Kingdom Two Crowns and Xbox 360 game LEGO Batman 2. Both titles are available right now from the Microsoft Store and Xbox 360 Marketplace (links at the bottom of the page). Here's what you...
Hands On GTA Trilogy Definitive Edition - Still A Blast To Play, If You Can Look Past The Bugs
It's not 'Definitive' yet, though
By now, we're sure you're well aware of how GTA: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition is being perceived by gamers across the web, and the truth is that we probably don't feel quite as negatively about it as the vocal crowd does. Then again, we can also understand why it's suffering such a poor reception right now...
News Xbox's Anniversary Controller Contains A Hidden Message From Phil Spencer
You can find it in the battery compartment
Xbox is celebrating its 20th anniversary and as part of this, it's released a new Special Edition Xbox Series X|S controller. In case you didn't know, it contains a hidden surprise. If you flip it over and remove the battery compartment lid, inside you'll find a signature from the head of Xbox, Phil...
News Xbox Releases Its Latest Halo Infinite UNSC Archives Video - Lightbringers
All for Master Chief
In the lead-up to the release of Halo Infinite on Xbox and PC this December, Xbox has been uploading 'UNSC Archive' videos, documenting the history of the Halo universe and how Master Chief got to where he is today. The latest short film takes place in a cave, as colonial miners extract ore critical to Master Chief's...
Feature Xbox 20th Anniversary: Which Xbox Generation Has Been The Best?
Power Your Dreams
20 years later, we're four console generations deep into Xbox's lifespan. Each has one-upped the last with new graphics, bigger games and a wealth of new features. It's been a rollercoaster ride, and Xbox is now perhaps in the best position it's ever been in. That being said, everyone has their era they gravitate more towards...
News Intergalactic Adventure Exo One Beams Onto Xbox Game Pass Next Week
Space, the final frontier
If you've been watching the indie scene closely this year, you may have seen a lot of buzz surrounding a game known as Exo One. Well, it's not only been confirmed to be coming to Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on November 18th, but it will also be included with Xbox Game Pass on day one. Hoorah! For those...
Review Call Of Duty: Vanguard - An Enjoyable, Yet Familiar Romp
You've seen all of this before
Ten minutes into the Call of Duty: Vanguard campaign and you're jumping from rooftop to rooftop on a moving train. Yep, this is classic Call of Duty alright. Fast forward an hour and you're dogfighting in the air over the sea in a sky full of explosions. If all of this sounds fairly familiar then that's pretty much...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (November 13-14)
A killer week for Xbox Game Pass
This week has been pretty crazy, huh? Especially for Xbox Game Pass, which has seen both Forza Horizon 5 and Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas – The Definitive Edition enter the service. If that wasn't enough, then there's also an abundance of
Feature These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (November 15-19)
It's time for the "next generation of warfare"
Well, we can finally breathe a little bit as next week seems to be slowing things down, outside of the release of Battlefield 2042. Still, there are quite a few indie titles worth checking out, not to mention another batch of new Xbox Game Pass releases (many of which have been unannounced until now!)...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Bright Memory: Infinite
Available on PC now, Xbox Series X|S later
No, you didn't somehow miss a release date for Bright Memory: Infinite on console - the Xbox Series X|S exclusive has still yet to arrive on Microsoft's platforms (it's "coming soon"), but it did release earlier today for PC players on Steam. As a result, the first reviews have also begun hitting the web...
News 343 Reveals There Won't Be An 'Official' Halo Infinite Collector's Edition
Sorry, folks
If you've been holding out hope for an official Collector's Edition of Halo Infinite, you may be saddened hear that 343 Industries has no plans to release one. While some Collector's Editions have appeared online at various retailers, there's not going to be an official version. Brian Jarrard, Halo's community director, revealed the...
News EE Is Giving Away A Free Xbox Series S With Various Phone Contracts
From as low as £29 per-month
Here's a good deal if you're in the UK and in the market for a new phone contract! As part of a special promotion, EE is giving away a free Xbox Series S with three months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate when buying certain phones. The specific phones on offer are the Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G, OPPO A54 5G, OPPO A94 5G, OPPO...
News GTA Trilogy Dev 'Enjoying Scrutiny', Promises Updates Are On The Way
"We are celebrating our monumental project launch"
The Definitive Edition of the classic GTA Trilogy officially released yesterday, with San Andreas being included with Xbox Game Pass, and the reception so far has been mixed - with various bugs reported across all three games. While it seems players are having plenty of fun (as are we!), the bugs...
News Xbox Is 'Definitely' Working On A New Version Of 1 Vs. 100, Says Report
"1 vs. 100 is coming back"
We've got some great news for fans of the classic Xbox 360 social game, 1 Vs. 100! According to a new report from Jeff Grubb over at Giant Bomb (thanks VGC), a new version of the game is "definitely" in the works. Grubb says the AltspaceVR team is spearheading the project, which is part of the mixed reality group at...
News Xbox Series X|S Appears To Have Already Surpassed Xbox One's Lifetime Sales In Japan
Excellent news for Microsoft
It looks like Xbox's efforts to crack the Japanese market might finally be paying off. After one year of availability worldwide, the Xbox Series X|S model has apparently already outsold the lifetime sales of the Xbox One in the region. This information comes via Game Data Library. It's apparently shifted around 116,119...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (November 11-14)
Take your place on the starting grid
It's time for another batch of Free Play Days titles! Three 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? We've got the strategy/resource management hybrid Kingdom New Lands, popular racer MotoGP21 (which only came...
News Remain Calm, Deeer Simulator Is Coming To Xbox Game Pass Later This Month
Oh deer
If Goat Simulator wasn't enough mayhem, then Deeer Simulator: Your Average Everyday Deer Game is here to fill that animal-shaped void in your heart. It's hitting Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC and will be available with Xbox Game Pass when it launches on November 23rd. Judging by the trailer, Deeer Simulator won't be sticking to...
News Everything You Need To Know About Battlefield 2042's Free Xbox Game Pass Trial
Get started with 10 free hours via EA Play from today
If you're eager to jump into Battlefield 2042, you can do so later today, as EA Play and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members are eligible to jump into the 10-hour free trial. Here's everything you need to know about it: What Time Does Battlefield 2042's Free Trial Start On EA Play?: As per an EA...
News Bethesda Unveils Launch Trailer For Skyrim Anniversary Edition
10 years and counting
Bethesda today launches yet another version of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - a game that made its original debut on 11th November 2011 across multiple platforms including Xbox 360. The latest release is the 'Anniversary Edition' - celebrating 10 years of adventuring. To help promote this title, Bethesda has rolled out a new...
News Bethesda Has A Plan For Fallout 5, But Don't Expect It Anytime Soon
"Fallout's really part of our DNA here"
We haven't even had Starfield or The Elder Scrolls VI yet, and Bethesda already has a plan for Fallout 5. In an extensive interview with IGN, Bethesda's Todd Howard was quizzed on the possibility of Fallout 5, which he was pretty open to speaking about. He claimed there's a "one-pager" - an initial
News Rockstar Shares Gameplay Comparison Videos For GTA Trilogy Remaster
Highlighting the visual improvements
Ahead of its launch tomorrow, Rockstar Games has shared a set of comparison videos for Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition, showing just how much the new versions have been improved. Taking a quick look at all three games - Grand Theft Auto III, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City and Grand Theft...
Reaction Looking Back At An Excellent First Year For The Xbox Series X|S
Happy birthday!
Can you believe that the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S were first released a year ago today?! It seems like only yesterday we were guessing the prices, release date and launch titles. But here we are, twelve months later, marking the first birthday of the now current-gen consoles. It's been a rollercoaster of a ride with some...
News Elden Ring Test Keys Are Going For Ridiculous Money Online
It's getting silly now
Is there anything scalpers won't try and sell these days? Xbox consoles, PS5 consoles, the kitchen sink - they won't stop at anything. Now, with the Elden Ring test keys going into the wild, they're already hitting eBay. Resellers are going crazy with the Elden Ring test keys, which were sent out to certain fans yesterday. It...
News Bethesda Is Still 'Absolutely' Focused On Making Single-Player Games
"It's part of who we are, it's what we love about games"
Bethesda has a LOT of games coming up. After the backlash of Fallout 76, many are hoping the studio is still committed to focusing on single-player experiences. Thankfully, this is something they've claimed is the case. Speaking to IGN, Bethesda's creative director Todd Howard said this is...
News Finally, Here’s Some Raw (Leaked) Gameplay Of The GTA Trilogy Remaster
Thank you, the internet
We’re one day away from the release of Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition and Rockstar has still not dropped any official raw gameplay footage. But fear not, the internet is here to save the day as tons of leaked footage has made its way online over the past few hours. Courtesy of Reddit, Twitter,...
News New Halo Infinite Baddie Is 'The Creepiest, Most Disturbing Character That’s Been In Halo'
That's a no from us
Revealed as part of IGN's ongoing coverage of Halo Infinite, more details have been dropped about a certain character known as Jega 'Rdomani, a Spartan Killer determined to end Master Chief. Speaking to IGN, associate creative director Paul Crocker explained Jega's place in the world. While the previously seen alien race known...
News New xScreen Footage Shows Portable Xbox Series S Concept Is A Winner
X gon' give it to ya
The glorious xScreen was presented to us as a Kickstarter project earlier this year and quickly met its goal. It looks absolutely fantastic, and this series of new video updates have us nothing short of excited for its release in early 2022. Out of all the videos, the most recent is a LAN party which has been put together using...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Jurassic World Evolution 2
Create your own Jurassic World
While it might have gone somewhat under the radar compared to the mammoth release of Forza Horizon 5 this week, Jurassic World Evolution 2 has launched on Xbox today, and the first reviews have been hitting the web. We're focusing this roundup on reviews of the console versions only, so you won't find any dedicated PC...
Deals All 25+ Classic Xbox Games In This Week's Sales (November 9-16)
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 ID@Xbox and 'Disney Celebration' sales, along with a special 'Bundle' sale. Below, we've included every single Xbox 360 and original Xbox game available over the next week, but be warned...
News Surprise, Dicey Dungeons Is Hitting Xbox Game Pass Later This Week
A dungeon crawler with a twist
It's always nice to get a surprise Xbox Game Pass announcement! Dicey Dungeons is heading to the service on November 11th. If you're unsure as to what Dicey Dungeons is, don't worry, we've got you covered. It's described as a "fast-paced deckbuilding roguelike" where you play as a giant walk dice. You can control...
Deals 250+ Games Included In This Week's Xbox Sales (November 9-16)
Including a massive Bundle Sale
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! It's another busy selection of offers this week, with the usual Deals with Gold and Spotlight sales being complemented by ID@Xbox and Disney sales, along with a special 'Bundle' sale. We've rounded up some of the most notable current deals below, and Xbox's Major Nelson...
News Unpacking Is Impressing A Lot Of Xbox Game Pass Players
"I can't say enough great things about it"
Unpacking was a brand-new release on Xbox Game Pass last week, and while it hasn't exactly caught fire with the masses, those who have checked it out seem to be loving what they're playing. On the outside, the premise of Unpacking seems fairly straightforward - you unbox packages and place your items into...
News Back 4 Blood Content Roadmap Includes Solo Progression, New Co-Op Mode & Lots More
"Cleaners, the future is lookin' bright!"
We're now a month removed from the release of Back 4 Blood on Xbox Game Pass, and it's gone down incredibly well. Back in late October, the Left 4 Dead spiritual successor was already celebrating over six million players. Now, the team has turned its attention towards the content roadmap for the game, which...
News Kill It With Fire On Xbox Game Pass Is Perfect For Achievement Hunters
Grab some quick easy cheevies
Kill It With Fire dropped onto Xbox Game Pass last week, and while it's got lost in the wave of bigger upcoming releases such as Forza Horizon 5 and GTA: San Andreas, it's certainly not one to be missed - especially for any achievement hunters out there. The basic premise of Kill It With Fire sees you wiping out...
News Even More GTA Trilogy Remaster Screenshots Have Appeared Online
Not long to go!
While Rockstar Games seems adamant it doesn't want to show any pre-release footage of Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition, the studio is being very generous on the screenshots front. A fresh batch of images have been shared by GTANet - a few more than what was
News Scorn Delayed To 2022, Fans Criticise 'Hostile' Update From Developer
"The tone of this is absolutely horrendous"
Update: Ebb Software's CEO, Ljubomir Peklar, has come forward on Kickstarter and apologised for the "hostile tone" of the original post. Peklar added that it should "not be how we should express ideas or plans to people that help us out" and that the team "may be tired, confused and frustrated at our own...
News Elden Ring Graphics And Performance Mode Details On Xbox Revealed
Which will you choose?
Bandai Namco has dropped some juicy details on Elden Ring, namely its specs across all Xbox systems, including the confirmation of ray tracing. In a handy table on Bandai Namco's support site, Xbox One, Xbox One X, Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X all have their specific resolution and framerates confirmed. While ray tracing...
