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Video Watch Xbox's Tokyo Game Show 2021 Stream Here
A 50-minute celebration with Xbox's Asia community
Update: The show is now over, and we've provided a full recap of announcements elsewhere on Pure Xbox. Original story: Welcome! It's time for Xbox's live stream at the Tokyo Game Show 2021, which is a 50-minute show featuring the latest regionally relevant updates on previously announced games...
News Toy Soldiers HD Sets New October Release Date For Xbox
It's once again on the move
We've been keeping a keen eye on Toy Soldiers HD for a while now, which is an HD remaster of the popular 2010 Xbox 360 game, but unfortunately its release date has been pushed back a bit further until October 21. The reason is to ensure the game gets a simultaneous release across all platforms (including PlayStation 4...
News Phil Spencer Is Lost For Words About Lost Words On Xbox Game Pass
He has no words anymore
Indie titles are hitting Xbox Game Pass every week at the moment, but there's one that seems to constantly be capturing Xbox boss Phil Spencer's attention, and that's Lost Words: Beyond the Page. Spencer's love for the game began in April when he described it as a "really a special game" with a "fantastic atmosphere, writing...
News MediEvil Inspired Pumpkin Jack Is Heading To Xbox Series X|S Just In Time For Halloween
Spooky!
Pumpkin Jack arrived on Xbox One last year and was a surprisingly fun platformer with a wonderful spooky mood. Now, the game is heading to Xbox Series X|S in the form of a free next-gen upgrade on October 27. Inspired by games such as MediEvil and Jak & Daxter, the next-gen version will be bringing two new graphical options for players...
Roundup Here's What's Coming To Xbox In October 2021
It's another action-packed month of releases
It's another huge month for new releases on Xbox in October 2021, with over 50 games slated for release including FIFA 22, Alan Wake Remastered, Far Cry 6, Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy, Riders Republic and many more. That's not to mention the Game Pass titles, which are highlighted by the day one...
News Trade-In: GAME Is Offering An Xbox Series S With FIFA 22 From £85
Stock permitting
While many potential customers are still battling to get a next-gen console, it seems the UK retailer GAME is actively encouraging people to test their luck in-store. A special promotion is offering customers the opportunity to pick up an Xbox Series S along with FIFA 22 for as little as £84.99 when trading in an old console. The...
Review Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania - A Love Letter With A Few Misfires
AiAi and his friends are back!
Can you believe the Super Monkey Ball series is 20 years old? We can't either, but 2021 is the year of the monkey and SEGA is celebrating its iconic hero AiAi and friends with Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania, a completely remastered collection of three fan-favourite titles in the franchise. Whether you're a series...
News Battlefield 2042's Beta Will Require Xbox Live Gold, But Not PlayStation Plus
For some reason
News of Battlefield 2042's open beta surfaced this week, alerting fans they can expect to dive into the action as early as next week. However, it's been confirmed all players will require an Xbox Live Gold membership to check it out on Microsoft's consoles, whereas PlayStation owners won't require a Plus subscription. The news was...
News Insurgency: Sandstorm Makes Its Debut On Xbox, Available Now
"The definitive tactical FPS on consoles"
We've seen a lot of Xbox fans building anticipation for the release of Insurgency: Sandstorm over the past few weeks and months, and today is the day, as the game is officially now available for Xbox One, Series X and Series S. Described as "the definitive tactical FPS on consoles", Insurgency: Sandstorm...
News Here's Every Game That Supports Dolby Vision & Atmos On Xbox So Far
It's a small selection to start with
Yesterday, Xbox announced Dolby Vision for gaming on Xbox Series X and Series S, gifting applicable users the ability to enhance their games even further. Now, we have confirmation from Microsoft of which games support both Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos so far. Despite the
News Xbox Is Making Game Pass & Live Gold Cheaper In Three Territories
Chile, Hong Kong and Israel
Microsoft is lowering the price of Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Live Gold in Chile, Hong Kong and Israel, responding to the market in those territories. The company confirmed the news to VGC, revealing these changes have been made to fall in line with the economic climate of each territory, rather than serving as the...
News Medal TV, The Game Capture Platform, Has Partnered With Xbox
"Bringing your clips to the world"
If you're an Xbox user who likes to edit, share and upload game clips to YouTube and social media, you might be interested in checking out the "#1 game capture platform" Medal, as it's partnered with Xbox. All you'll have to do is link your Xbox account to the Medal client, and then you can create quick links to...
News Chernobylite Brings Its Survival Horror RPG To Xbox, Out Now
Uncover the truth of your tortured past
There's been a fair bit of anticipation surrounding the release of sci-fi survival horror RPG Chernobylite on Xbox, and now it's finally available as of today, with the game retailing for a very reasonable £24.99 / $29.99 at launch. The game sees you take on the role of Igor, a physicist and ex-employee of...
News Xbox Cloud Gaming For Console Is Now Rolling Out To Insiders
"Cloud gaming on your console – no installs required"
In some surprise news, Microsoft has announced that Xbox Cloud Gaming for Console has already begun rolling out to Xbox Insiders as of today, allowing you to play Game Pass games on your console without having to install them first. The feature is available for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members,...
Video Alan Wake Remastered 4K Gameplay Showcases A Substantial Upgrade
Shine a light on this
Alan Wake Remastered is right around the corner. Up until now, we’ve had some comparison footage to showcase some hefty changes, but recently released gameplay of the first seven minutes running in 4K is our best look yet. As shared by IGN, the gameplay features a stunning look at the game’s introduction. While the...
News Xbox Console Exclusive Scorn May Have Been Delayed Until 2022
Say goodbye to that Fall 2021 release window
Despite recent news that Scorn was still intended to launch on Xbox this year, newly discovered information seems to suggest it may have been pushed back until sometime in 2022. As spotted by True Achievements, a recent press release from Kepler
News Ghostrunner's Free Xbox Series X, Series S Upgrade Is Now Available
With ray tracing support and 4K at up to 120fps
Ghostrunner was perhaps one of last year's most underrated gems. Releasing just before the launch of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, the game didn’t seem to get the attention it quite deserved at the time, but hopefully that’s all set to change today as a free next-gen upgrade of the game is...
News Get Ready, Battlefield 2042's Open Beta Begins Next Week
With Early Access for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members
Having been delayed until November, EA has finally announced its Battlefield 2042 beta plans. Eager fans can expect to jump in between October 8 - 9, with early access open from October 6 for anyone who has pre-ordered or is an EA Play member (which includes Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers).
Poll Are You Happy With October 2021's Xbox Games With Gold?
What do you make of the selection?
Microsoft has officially announced October 2021'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 Aaero and Hover, along with Xbox 360 (backwards compatible) games...
News Here Are Your Xbox Games With Gold For October 2021
Another four games are on the way
Microsoft has officially announced all four Xbox Games With Gold titles for October 2021! 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 October: Xbox Series X / Xbox One:...
News Don't Worry, Disney Classic Games Collection Will Have A $9.99 DLC Upgrade Option
There's no need to purchase the game again
News of the Disney Classic Games Collection dropped last week, which revealed the previously released bundle of Aladdin and The Lion King would be joined by some new titles. Not only is the SNES version of Aladdin being included, but The Jungle Book will also be joining the roster. Since this announcement,...
News Dolby Vision For Gaming Is Now Available On Xbox Series X|S
For over 100 next-gen titles
The Xbox Series X and Series S are making console history starting today, as they've become the first systems to incorporate Dolby Vision for gaming. The new feature (previously available for Insiders) will be available for over 100 next-gen titles, along with boosting visual enhancements on thousands of classic HDR10...
News Microsoft CEO: Xbox Is Now A Much More Central Part Of The Company
"Xbox was part of Microsoft but it was out on the side"
It's been clear in recent years that Microsoft is putting a bigger emphasis on Xbox. From huge studio acquisitions such as Bethesda to introducing Xbox Game Pass, the company is working hard to involve the brand in its ecosystem. This is something Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has publicly...
News EA Acknowledges FIFA 22 Issues On Xbox Series S, Calls Them A 'Priority'
"We'll get this handled as soon as we can"
FIFA 22 opened its early access doors recently ahead of its full release on October 1, and while we've had a positive experience on Xbox Series X, it appears Xbox Series S players are suffering an assortment of issues. Concerns surfaced on the day the EA Play and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate 10-hour trial...
Deals 200+ Games Included In This Week's Xbox Sales (September 28 - October 5)
Including a Tokyo Game Show Sale
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! This week's selection is highlighted by a special Tokyo Game Show Sale ahead of the event taking place this Thursday, along with the usual Deals with Gold and Spotlight sales. Additionally, it includes a 60% offer for Ghostrunner, which is getting a free next-gen...
News Xbox Updates Its Studio Web Page With Bethesda's Development Teams
It's now been a year since they joined forces
Believe it or not, it's already been one year since Xbox announced its acquisition of Bethesda's parent company ZeniMax Media, valued at $7.5 billion. This included developers such as id Software, Arkane and even the Japan-based team at Tango Gameworks. To mark this special occasion it appears Microsoft...
News 343 Opens Up Halo Infinite's Multiplayer Preview To More Players
Download the Xbox Insider Hub to participate
Round two of the second Halo Infinite multiplayer technical preview is taking place this weekend between October 1-3, and as previously mentioned, 343 will be opening it up to more players than ever before. This time around it seems you won't even have to be an "Halo Insider" - instead, anyone with an...
Feature These 30+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (September 28 - October 1)
It's a busy, busy week
It's time for another weekly Xbox new releases roundup, and there's plenty of major titles on the way including FIFA 22, Insurgency: Sandstorm, Hot Wheels Unleashed and eFootball 2022, along with yet another batch of Xbox Game Pass additions including a bunch of day one launches. As it stands, here's what's coming to Xbox...
News Trolli Is Giving Away One-Month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Trials
And a custom Xbox Series S
Candy company Trolli has announced a new Xbox promotion in which you can get one month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate when buying participating Trolli products, as well as a chance to win a custom Xbox Series S. The promotion lasts until March 31, 2022 across the US, but the catch is that the one-month trial is for new Xbox...
News At Last, Disco Elysium: The Final Cut Is Coming To Xbox This October
Get ready, detective
After originally only launching on PC, then moving onto PlayStation, and later being confirmed for a Nintendo Switch release, Disco Elysium: The Final Cut is finally coming to Xbox. It's set to launch digitally on October 12, with a physical edition arriving on November 9. The critically acclaimed RPG brings an array of changes...
Roundup Here’s What The Critics Are Saying About Hot Wheels Unleashed
Can it live up to the name?
There's been plenty of attention surrounding Hot Wheels Unleashed ever since it was first announced back in February this year, and its release is fast approaching later this week on Thursday, September 30. The first reviews have just dropped for the game across the web, so here's what the verdict is so far: IGN (9/10):...
News Stranded Deep Is Finally Adding Online Co-Op Multiplayer This Week
Available as part of a free update
Survival game Stranded Deep has consistently found itself among the top paid games on the Microsoft Store for Xbox since its release in April 2020, and now it's getting a much-requested feature in the form of online co-op multiplayer. The free new feature will be available this Tuesday, September 28, and will...
News Hot Wheels Unleashed's Retail Release Is Causing Confusion For Xbox Owners
Make sure you buy the right version
Hot Wheels Unleashed is launching on Xbox this week and if you're planning on picking up a physical release, you may want to ensure you're purchasing the correct version. Xbox fans over on Resetera have discovered that two versions of the physical release exist. One just mentions Xbox Series
News The New Xbox Internet Browser Can Run PS1 And Nintendo 64 Games
At full speed in many cases
Xbox's long-awaited new Chromium-based Edge browser finally released last week, and we knew it wouldn't be long until Xbox users found new ways to utilise its capabilities to play different types of games on their consoles. Popular YouTuber MVG (Modern Vintage Gamer) is the first to highlight the new emulation...
News Bright Memory: Infinite Still Slated For 2021 Release, New Images
Looking promising as ever
Bright Memory: Infinite has this habit of slipping off our radar for a few months, then popping back up, showcasing just how promising it looks. These new images have got us all excited for the game again, along with the news of it still being on track for a 2021 release. Developer FYQD Studio reiterated their aim for a...
News Kena: Bridge Of Spirits Team Will Look At Possible Xbox Release After A 'Rest'
Fingers crossed
Since the release of Kena: Bridge of Spirits on PlayStation and PC platforms last week, Xbox players have been hungry to devour the game. Unfortunately, there are no concrete plans in place for a release on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S systems, but developer Ember Lab's recent comments instil some hope. Speaking to...
Roundup Here’s What The Critics Are Saying About FIFA 22
Back of the net?
FIFA 22's free EA Play and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate trial began last week, and with the full release approaching this Friday (October 1), the first reviews have started appearing across the web for EA's latest footie game. We're hoping to provide a review of the game very soon, but for now, here are the early verdicts: The...
News Life Is Strange Remastered Sets New February 2022 Release Date
Following its recent delay
Square Enix has provided an official new release date for the delayed Life is Strange Remastered Collection, with the game now set to launch on February 1, 2022. It will include remasters of the first game and 'Before The Storm'. The collection was delayed back in August "due to the ongoing challenges of the worldwide...
News Halo Infinite's 'Super Punch' Glitch Has Already Been Resolved In Internal Builds
It was fun while it lasted
The second multiplayer technical preview for Halo Infinite is well underway, and while everyone seems to be thoroughly enjoying it, there is one rather amusing glitch in the latest build. It seems the old "super punch" glitch has made a return, as highlighted by our friends over at VGC. This glitch has previously shown
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 25-26)
Did you get into the Halo Infinite Preview?
Welcome to the weekend! We've got a bunch of new Xbox Game Pass additions to check out over the next couple of days, along with three more Free Play Days titles, the FIFA 22 free trial with EA Play and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, and of course
News Crystal Dynamics Is Absolutely 'Thrilled' To Be Working On The New Perfect Dark Game
"We thrive on reimagining epic heroes"
Yesterday, we got the surprise news that The Initiative would be partnering with Crystal Dynamics on the upcoming Perfect Dark game. The Xbox studio said it was "incredibly excited" to work with the developer known for titles like Tomb Raider, and in response to this, Crystal Dynamics has shared its own...
News Silent Hill 2, One Of The Greatest Horror Games Of All Time, Is Now 20 Years Old
We'll take a new entry, please
Unfortunately, we're not here today to tell you the Silent Hill series is returning. Instead, we're here to talk about what is arguably one of the greatest horror games ever created - Silent Hill 2 - which is celebrating its 20th anniversary. On this day in 2001, Konami released Silent Hill 2 into the world, haunting...
News NHL 22's Free Xbox Game Pass Trial Arrives In Early October
As part of EA Play
We're still busy enjoying the 10 free hours of FIFA 22 that have been provided with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and EA Play over the past couple of days, and now we know that NHL 22 will be getting the same tre
News Kerbal Space Program: Enhanced Edition Has Landed On Xbox Series X, Series S
Complete with mouse and keyboard support
To top off the week, Private Division has announced Kerbal Space Program: Enhanced Edition has landed onto Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S as a free upgrade for all Xbox One owners of the game. The updated version sees numerous improvements coming to KSP. Amongst them are an improved framerate, upgraded...
News Diablo 2: Resurrected Has Suffered Some Launch Issues On Xbox
Loss of progress, log in issues and more
Diablo 2: Resurrected launched yesterday, and while many long time fans have been excited to jump in, it hasn't been without a few day one issues. Users have reported not being able to log in, connectivity problems and even losing their save data entirely. The issues seem to stem from Diablo 2: Resurrected's...
Mini Review Islanders: Console Edition - An Addictive Tetris City Builder
Building has never been so relaxing
On the outside, Islanders: Console Edition seems like just another take on the city building genre, but within a single minute, it's clear there's more here than meets the eye. Instead of making your islands as pretty as possible, there's a surprisingly in-depth puzzle experience to sink your teeth into, which is...
News Hyperkin Announces 'Cortana Edition' Xbox Duke Controller
Available to pre-order now
Hyperkin caused a buzz earlier this month when it announced it was bringing back the original Xbox Duke controller for Xbox's 20th anniversary, and a new variant has now been added in the form of a 'Cortana Edition'. The Cortana Edition features a "special Halo 20th anniversary Cortana design" along with a "Cortana...
News Phil Spencer 'Thrilled' To Have Crystal Dynamics Partnering On Perfect Dark
"Great to see continued momentum"
Last night, the huge news of Crystal Dynamics and The Initiative joining forces on Perfect Dark hit the web. It's said the game is still early in development, and the teams couldn't pass up the opportunity to work together. It's also a collaboration that Xbox boss Phil Spencer has said he's "thrilled" to see happen...
News Xbox's New Internet Browser Is Out Now, And It's A Major Improvement
Use mouse & keyboard, stream games, etc
Microsoft has now officially rolled out the new version of Microsoft Edge for Xbox as part of the September 2021 Xbox update, and it's a massive improvement on the old version with a bunch of extra features to take advantage of. This is the Chromium version of Edge, and that means any issues you might have...
News Surprise! Castlevania Advance Collection Is Now Available On Xbox
Count Dracula is once more back from the dead...
Following its appearance at the Nintendo Direct last night, Castlevania Advance Collection has shadow dropped onto Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S after becoming the worst kept secret for the past few months. Listed on the Microsoft Store for £15.99 / $19.99, the collection comes bundled...
