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Feature These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (November 8-12)
GTA, Forza, Skyrim and much more!
Can the game releases just slow down for a little bit? Evidently not, as this week is looking to be another huge one with numerous big titles on the way. Not only do we have the official release of Forza Horizon 5, but we also have the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definit
News Forza Horizon 5 Early Access Surpasses One Million Players
It's off to the races
Forza Horizon 5 may not be officially launching until this Tuesday with Xbox Game Pass, but over one million players appear to have already dived into the early access edition of the game with the Premium Edition bundle. Following an immensely positive reception with its reviews, it seems players just can't wait until November...
Talking Point What's Your Most Anticipated 2022 Video Game Release?
It's a big year ahead
Arguably, 2021 has been a bit of a quiet year in terms of major new game releases. If anything, it's been a time for indies to shine and for the next-gen systems to push out some new, nifty features. Unfortunately, the games to really utilise those options are far and few between - until next year. 2022 is looking to be a...
Guide Xbox Game Pass: All Games Coming Soon & Leaving Soon In November 2021
The latest Game Pass reveals and updates
Looking for a complete list of Xbox Game Pass games coming soon in November 2021? 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 November, as...
News Master Chief's Grappleshot Takes The Spotlight In The Latest Halo Infinite Short Film
Official UNSC Archives transmission incoming
One new addition to the upcoming release Halo Infinite is the Grappleshot - you might have used it in the multiplayer. If you're curious to learn more about the new upgrade's backstory, then you should check out the latest UNSC Archives transmission, which touches on the surrounding lore. "Project...
Guide Everything You Need To Know About Forza Horizon 5 On Xbox Game Pass
Release date, pre-install details, early access info & more!
Forza Horizon 5 is undeniably one of the biggest games to arrive on Xbox this year, with only Halo Infinite rivalling it in terms of anticipation. Releasing with Xbox Game Pass on day one, there's a lot to be excited about. Eager to get your hands on the game and want to learn more?...
News Guardians Of The Galaxy Is Getting An Xbox Patch To Address Multiple Issues
Patching up the team
Eidos-Montréal has announced that a new patch for Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy will be arriving on Xbox next week, delivering a wealth of fixes to potential issues. It's currently available on PlayStation platforms, but unfortunately it's taking a little longer to hit Xbox, most likely due to certification. For now,...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (November 6-7)
Oorah!
Call of Duty: Vanguard, Forza Horizon 5, Just Dance 2022 - there's an extremely varied selection of new titles to enjoy this weekend. There are also some new Game Pass titles to dive into, along with
News 343 Industries Outlines Halo Infinite's Battle Pass Plans
Learn how progression works
An extensive interview with 343 Industries has been released, going into details about Halo Infinite's Battle Pass and how it will play into the game. Halo Infinite's head of design Jerry Hook and lead progression designer Chris Blohm recently sat down with IGN to discuss everything about the upcoming multiplayer Battle...
News EA Sports PGA Tour Is 'Shifting' Its Release Date
So it's been delayed?
Hey there, golfing enthusiasts! If you were at all looking forward to EA Sports PGA Tour, we've got a bit of an update. EA has announced it's "shifting" the upcoming game's launch, so it will no longer arrive in Spring 2022. Based on the wording, fans aren't entirely sure if the release will be delayed or brought forward...
News Bethesda Reveals Upgrade Prices For Skyrim Anniversary Edition
The bit that's not free on Game Pass
With the release of Skyrim Anniversary Edition now just a few days away on November 11th, Bethesda has finally given us some prices for the package, which isn't included for free with Xbox Game Pass. Firstly though, what do you get? The Anniversary Edition of Skyrim is basically the Special Edition (currently...
News PlayStation Exec Congratulates Xbox On Forza Horizon 5 Launch
Heart-warming
Unless you've been living under a rock, Forza Horizon 5 has been met with fantastic reviews. The result has marked it one of 2021's best-reviewed titles, making it a huge critical success. Its glowing praise has even reached as far as the realms of PlayStation, as one executive has congratulated Xbox on the game's launch. After Phil...
News eFootball Delays Proper Launch To Spring 2022, Offers Refunds
But a bug-fixing patch is out now
Things are sadly going from bad to worse for Konami's eFootball 2022 right now, as following the highly negative reception it received at release back in late September, its first major update has now been postponed to Spring 2022. This is the update that is essentially meant to turn the free-to-play experience...
News New Screenshots Of GTA Trilogy Remaster Revealed Via Xbox Store
Come take a look
We're a little under a week away from Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition and a few new images have surfaced for your viewing pleasure. While they're not the most exciting thing in the world, they're the best we've got since Rockstar Games has yet to release any gameplay for it. Big thanks to the Microsoft Store...
News Xbox Has Enabled Dolby Vision For Forza Horizon 4 And Horizon 5
Experience full-spectrum visuals on Xbox Series X|S
We've got some good news to share for Forza fans with Dolby Vision applicable displays! Both Forza Horizon 4 and Forza Horizon 5 now support the feature on Xbox Series X|S, confirmed yesterday by the Xbox team. This means that if you've got a display that supports Dolby Vision, you'll now be able...
Roundup Here’s What The Critics Are Saying About Call Of Duty: Vanguard
Is it another strong entry?
What would a year be without another Call of Duty? Don't worry. Vanguard is here to fill the gap for this year's entry. Reviews for the game are slowly pouring in, but there's enough out in the wild now to give us a feeling of what to expect this year. Without further adieu, here's what critics are saying about Call of...
News Rune Factory 4 Special Marks The Series' First Arrival On Xbox This December
More JRPG goodness for Xbox
Update: Finally, we have a release date! It was cutting it a bit fine, but it's been confirmed Rune Factory 4 Special will be hitting Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on December 7. It will include all content in the original release on Nintendo Switch along with free DLC known as Another Episode. Here's what...
Video Bright Memory: Infinite Is Looking Promising In New Gameplay
Adrenaline fuelled mayhem
Ahead of its PC launch next week, FYQD has released 14 minutes of stunning Bright Memory: Infinite footage. Across the pulse-pounding 14 minutes of gameplay, the intense hybrid shooter shows you everything it’s got. One minute you’ll be gunning down foes like a Call of Duty veteran, before pulling out your sword to...
News Marvel's Midnight Suns Has Been Hit With A Big Delay
To add more story, cinematics and polish
If you thought we were out of delay season, think again. Developer Firaxis Games has announced the eagerly anticipated Marvel's Midnight Suns is being pushed back to the second half of 2022. The game was originally intended to launch in March 2022, but it's now seeing a hefty delay which could see it coming...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (November 4-7)
Join the fight
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 previously announced Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Breakpoint, 4-player co-op game Warhammer: Vermintide 2, and the...
Video First Elden Ring Gameplay Looks Absolutely Incredible
Jaw-dropping
Where do we even begin with this? Do we start by commenting on the gorgeous art direction? Or maybe even the impressive world design? There's so much to choose from in regards to our first glimpse at Elden Ring, which is looking absolutely incredible. Bandai Namco has uploaded over 15 minutes of gameplay, diving into a little bit of...
News Square Enix Suggests Crystal Dynamics Was A Bad Fit For Marvel’s Avengers
"It has unfortunately not proven as successful as we would have liked"
Square Enix has kind of thrown Crystal Dynamics under the bus with a recent statement that suggests the studio was not the right team for Marvel's Avengers. In Square Enix's 2021 annual report, president Yosuke Matsuda spoke about how Marvel's Avengers was not as successful as...
Roundup Here’s What The Critics Are Saying About Forza Horizon 5
Is the series still firing on all cylinders?
Xbox’s arguably first major first-party game of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S generation is upon us, as Forza Horizon 5 is finally making its way to our systems, with early access beginning as soon as this Friday. Five entries later, you’d be forgiven for thinking the series may be running out...
Review Forza Horizon 5 - An Amazing Game, But One That's A Little Too Familiar
We feel like we've been to Mexico before...
When the Forza Horizon series originally showed up on Xbox 360 in 2012, it was quite a surprise for fans of the racing genre and was perhaps the first real competitor EA’s Need for Speed series had faced in a long time. The Xbox Game Studios franchise has since gone from strength to strength and is now...
News Ghost Recon: Breakpoint Is Free-To-Play This Weekend For Ubisoft's 35th Anniversary
Start playing this Thursday
Ubisoft has announced that Ghost Recon: Breakpoint will be free-to-play between November 4 - 7 to celebrate the company's 35th anniversary. Fans will be able to download and play the entire game between the set period, with any progression being saved and carried across to the full game for anyone who wishes to purchase...
News New Battlefield 2042 Trailer Showcases Just How Crazy Battlefield Portal Will Be
Explosions, explosions and more explosions
EA has dropped a new trailer for Battlefield 2042, this time focusing on the mysterious Battlefield Portal component. It delivers an impressive look at the new mode and will certainly call to any fans of the series. If you haven't heard already, the new Battlefield Portal mode will allow players to mix and...
Soapbox FPS Boost For Xbox Has Been Great, But I Hope There's Still More To Come
The wishlist is neverending
It's been quite a long time now since we last heard about FPS Boost. If you don't know what it is (or you want a refresher!), it's a feature which allows the Xbox team to boost framerates for older Xbox One titles on Xbox Series X and Series S without any extra work required by the developer. So far, almost 100 games have...
News After Fan Backlash, Marvel's Avengers Removes Its Paid Consumables
"We apologise for not responding sooner"
Paid XP boosts were added to Marvel's Avengers last month which was met with some heavy criticism after Crystal Dynamics originally suggested it would never happen. Following such backlash, the developer has now reversed the decision and apologised. Both Hero Catalysts and Fragment Extractors were added, and...
News Here's What Time Forza Horizon 5 Early Access Begins On Xbox
For those who bought the Premium Edition
We've still got a few more days to wait until Forza Horizon 5 releases with Xbox Game Pass on November 9th, but if you've bought any version of the Premium Edition, you can start playing with early access on Friday, November 5th. You're going to get plenty of access as well, as the release time has been...
News Elden Ring Is Getting A 15-Minute Gameplay Preview This Thursday
Prepare the popcorn
We've been eagerly awaiting a lengthy look at some Elden Ring gameplay footage for a while now, and it looks like we're finally going to get it in the form of a 15-minute Gameplay Preview video this Thursday, November 4th. No further details have been provided about the video's contents. but we know that the stream will begin on...
Review Demon Turf - Solid Platformer Let Down By Lacklustre Combat
It's good to be bad
When publisher Playtonic Friends was founded and one of the first titles revealed to be released under its banner was Demon Turf, it was clear the company saw something in it. After spending the last few weeks with it, it's clear the game is a fine-tuned platformer, inspired by genre classics such as Banjo-Kazooie and Super Mario...
News Psychonauts 2 Update Adds A Wave Of Quality Of Life Improvements
Perfect for achievement hunters
Psychonauts 2 is one of the best games of the year, and it's just got even better. Double Fine has released a new update that not only brings a few bug fixes but also introduces a selection of quality of life improvements. The update will prove useful for any collectable hunters out there who are still tracking down...
News Halo Infinite Short Film Expands On Lore Surrounding Master Chief
Get some tissues
In a fairly emotional video for a game that involves you punching aliens in the face, 343 Industries has released a short film expanding on the Master Chief ahead of Halo Infinite. The story revolves around how Master Chief's energy shield was founded, and the brave task numerous marines partook in to retrieve it. Set around the...
Deals All 30+ Classic Xbox Games In This Week's Sales (November 2-9)
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 LEGO Franchise Sale, ID@Xbox Big Bundle Sale and the end of the Shocktober Sale 2021! Below, we've included every single Xbox 360 and original Xbox game available over the next week,...
News Minecraft Fans Complain About The State Of The Game On Xbox
"Minecraft on Xbox is such a joke"
Minecraft has been around on Xbox for years now, but it seems some players aren't happy with how the game has been handled. A rant has skyrocketed to the top of the Xbox Series X Reddit page, claiming "Minecraft on Xbox is such a joke". The reasons include lengthy load times, a lack of Auto HDR and Quick Resume,...
Review Project Zero: Maiden Of Black Water - Plenty Of Flaws, But Still Provides Effective Chills
Don't Look Now
The fifth entry in Koei Tecmo's long-running Fatal Frame franchise, Project Zero: Maiden of Black Water was originally released on WiiU back in 2014 and is, for our money, the weakest link in the series. This is a game that surrounds its signature ghost-snapping action with janky traversal mechanics and a wooden cast of characters...
News Battlefield 2042's Free Xbox Game Pass Trial Begins Next Week
Go on, have a taste
After the beta, you may still be on the fence with Battlefield 2042. If so, you'll be happy to know a 10-hour free trial will be available for Xbox Game Pass and EA Play members starting November 12th. As confirmed by an
Deals 200+ Games Included In This Week's Xbox Sales (November 2-9)
We're spoilt for choice once again
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! There's plenty to take advantage of once again this week, including an ID@Xbox Big Bundle Sale and LEGO Franchise Sale, along with the usual Deals with Gold and Spotlight sales. Don't forget that the Shocktober Sale and Tomb Raider 25th Anniversary Sale are...
Video Xbox Releases Forza Horizon 5 Live-Action Clip Starring Ted Lasso Star And Karol G
"I call myself the getaway driver"
In the lead-up to the release of Forza Horizon 5, Xbox has uploaded a new live-action promotional trailer. It stars the Mexican actor and filmmaker Cristo Fernández (as seen in Ted Lasso) and the Colombian singer, Karol G. In the trailer, we get to see the two speed through Mexico's many landscapes in a BMW and...
News Battlefield 2042 Could 'Potentially' Bring 120FPS To Xbox Series X|S, Claims Dev
"Something to explore in post launch, potentially"
Battlefield 2042 is a few short weeks away from its launch on November 19th, and while some had hoped it would release with 120fps support, that's not the case. Being a fast-paced first-person shooter, it's a feature certain fans would love to see implemented, which DICE has now said could...
Review It Takes Two - A Magical Slice Of Co-Op Heaven
Heading to Xbox Game Pass this week!
Update: With It Takes Two arriving on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for console, PC and the cloud this Thursday, November 5th, we're taking the opportunity to republish this review so you can see what all the hype is about! Original review: When we first embarked upon It Takes Two's ten-hour journey, we knew it
News 343 Industries Shares A Look At 'Streets', A Brand New Multiplayer Map In Halo Infinite
With more to come over the coming weeks
We've already seen some impressive maps in Halo Infinite, and the newly unveiled Streets seems to be continuing that tradition. Kickstarting a wide range of coverage from IGN (including an upcoming campaign preview), the smaller arena map is built for 4 vs. 4 play. Set within the streets of a city, the map is...
Guide How To Claim 2500 Bonus Microsoft Rewards Points On Xbox In November
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. November 2021's "Monthly Bonus Round" challenge has just begun, and by satisfying a few easy...
News Microsoft Store Listing Suggests Halo Infinite Could Be Getting An Early Access Launch
Along with various DLCs
Halo Infinite may not be too far away now, with a release date of this December 8th, but players could potentially be getting their hands on the game even earlier judging by these newly uncovered Microsoft Store listings. As spotted by Aggiornamenti Lumia, a Twitter user who regularly scans the store for new and hidden...
News Another Six Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass Soon (November 15)
Last chance to build the park of your dreams
Microsoft has unveiled the next set of six games that will be removed from Xbox Game Pass in the middle part of November 2021, arguably highlighted by the departures of Final Fantasy VIII HD, Planet Coaster and River City Girls. Here's the full list of games currently set to leave on November 15:...
News These Nine Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (November 2-11)
It's a stacked week of additions!
The latest batch of Xbox Game Pass titles has arrived! Microsoft has today unveiled another nine games coming to the service over the next 11 days, including It Takes Two, Forza Horizon 5, GTA: San Andreas and more! Here's what's coming to Xbox Game Pass over the next week-or-so: Date Game Platform November 2
Feature These 15+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (November 1-5)
Another busy week ahead
Hoping for a quiet week away from game releases? Well, avert your eyes as another huge week is on the way, with titles such as Call of Duty: Vanguard and Forza Horizon 5 Premium Edition arriving on the scene. Here's everything coming to Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S this week: New Xbox Releases (November 1-5)
News Age Of Empires 4 Team Suggests An Xbox Version Is On The Cards
The news we all wanted to hear
The latest entry in the Age of Empires series has gone down a treat ever since it launched on PC with Xbox Game Pass last week, but unfortunately the game (and the series as a whole) has yet to release on Xbox consoles. There's been very little talk about a potential Xbox version up until now, but in a recent...
News SEGA And Microsoft Partner Up To Bring Next-Gen Games Via The Cloud
"Together we will reimagine how games get built"
In some big news over the weekend, SEGA and Microsoft announced they would be partnering up to form a "strategic alliance that explores ways for SEGA to produce large-scale, global games in a next-generation development environment built on Microsoft’s Azure cloud platform." The alliance is said to...
Guide The Best Free Xbox Games
30 of the best free Xbox games on Xbox One, Series X, Series S
If you're looking for a list of the best free Xbox games, you've come to the right place! From Halo Infinite to Rocket League, you'll find some amazing Xbox games you can download right now, and the best part is that you can play them without Xbox Live Gold! All you need to do is go to...
