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PSA Mortal Shell's The Virtuous Cycle Expansion Will Be Free For Its First Five Days
And you can keep it forever!
Mortal Shell's expansion The Virtuous Cycle launches for Xbox on August 18, and while you may be ready to rush out and spend money on it, it's actually going to be totally free to claim up until August 22. It's described as a "roguelike expansion", and a new trailer has been launched to commemorate its release along...
News Xbox Game Pass's Boyfriend Dungeon Is Proving To Be Controversial For Some Players
"We apologise for any hurt inflicted by our mistake"
Boyfriend Dungeon launched without warning onto Xbox Game Pass last week, and despite its quiet arrival, it's making some ripples throughout the community regarding its content. Be warned, there are minor spoilers ahead. Initially, the trailers for the game painted a light adventure, with...
News Madden NFL 22's Free Trial Has Been Extended With Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
Update: Enjoy "unlimited play" until Tuesday night
Update: Well, this is a nice little bonus! Even if you've used up all of your 10 hours of free trial time for Madden NFL 22 with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, EA is now providing "unlimited access" to the title until Tuesday night. As you can see, the reason for this is because some players have been...
Random New Xbox 'Game' Turns Your TV Into A Giant Aquarium
No, seriously
Your Xbox can be used for a wide range of things. You can play games, watch films, listen to music, and now, turn it into an Aquarium. The wonders of modern consoles! A 'game' known as Siamese Fighting Fish has been making some 'waves' in the Xbox Reddit community over the past 24 hours, as it acts as a virtual aquarium. It's perfect...
Feature These Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (August 17-20)
Including Game Pass thriller Twelve Minutes
It's time for another weekly Xbox new releases roundup, and this week is dominated by a few particularly noteworthy launches in the form of EA's Madden NFL 22, along with interactive thriller Twelve Minutes and Metroidvania-inspired hacking adventure Recompile, the latter two of which are al
News PS Store Accidentally Reveals Call Of Duty: Vanguard Reveal Date
Set your watches for this Thursday
It's usually the Microsoft Store dropping release dates early, but this time the PlayStation Store has swooped in to steal that crown. A store advertisement has confirmed a reveal for Call of Duty: Vanguard is arriving on August 19 at 10:30am PT / 1:30pm EST / 18:30pm BST and will be taking place as an event within...
Guide Hades For Xbox: How To Fix 'Achievements Not Unlocking' Issue
Here's what you need to do
You've just finished your first run of Hades, you're feeling pretty accomplished, but then you realise your achievement for finally making your way through hasn't unlocked. Achievements have been a big problem in Hades since its launch for Xbox Game Pass last week, with many reporting issues of achievements not unlocking...
News XBLA Classic Toy Soldiers Is Returning In HD Form This September
"We're launching a few weeks later than planned"
It was announced earlier this year that Toy Soldiers HD would be arriving on Xbox this August, but it's suffered a very slight delay, now releasing for Xbox One (backwards compatible on Xbox Series X|S) on September 9. If you don't remember it, Toy Soldiers was one of the popular games of the Xbox...
News Two More Of August 2021's Xbox Games With Gold Are Now Available
Embark on an epic adventure
You can now begin downloading the second batch of August 2021's Xbox Live Games With Gold titles (one day early!), which are the Xbox One game Yooka-Laylee and Xbox 360 game Garou: Mark of the Wolves. Both titles are available right now from the Microsoft Store and Xbox 360 Marketplace (links at the bottom of the page)...
News Graphical Improvements Coming To The Elder Scrolls Online August 31st
Dynamic resolution scaling, new HDR mode and more...
Following on from the free Xbox Series X|S upgrade in June, The Elder Scrolls Online team has announced its popular and ever-growing MMO will be receiving additional graphical improvements at the end of the month on 31st August. For consoles, this will include dynamic resolution scaling -...
Guide All Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks You Can Claim In August 2021
Get some exclusive Splitgate gear
The Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks program is back as usual for August, so we've listed everything you can currently get your hands on below. The most recent addition is a set of Diamond Dynasty packs for MLB The Show 21! We'll keep adding to this list as more Perks are added over the coming days and weeks. Here...
Hardware Review Turtle Beach Recon Xbox Controller - Very Impressive, Great For Audio Fanatics
We're liking the "sound" of this controller
We're going to be totally honest with you, the first time we saw Turtle Beach's Recon Xbox controller back at E3 2021, we thought it looked pretty ugly. In fact, it does look ugly, even in person. But looks can be deceiving, and despite some early reservations, we've come away highly impressed, to the...
News These Six Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass This Weekend (August 15)
Last chance to try this timeless classic
In case you'd forgotten, this Sunday marks the removal of six more games from the Xbox Game Pass library, including popular titles such as the original Final Fantasy VII, Darksiders Genesis and Don't Starve: Giant Edition. Here are the six games confirmed to leave before the end of the wee
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 14-15)
It's got to be Lawn Mowing Simulator, right?
Welcome to the weekend! We've been treated once again over the past few days, with a bunch of new Xbox Game Pass additions, three more Free Play Days titles, and of course, everyone's most anticipated release, Lawn Mowing Simulator! Plus, if you're interested, the free Back 4 Blood open beta is taking...
News Xbox Head Phil Spencer Has Already Got His Hands On Valve's Steam Deck
He's been hanging out with Gabe Newell this week
We've heard how Valve's recently announced Steam Deck can be used as a handheld Xbox and now head of Microsoft's gaming division, Phil Spencer, appears to have got his hands on one. In his latest post on social media, Spencer revealed how he actually visited Valve's HQ earlier this week to talk to...
Random Social Media Star Ricky Berwick Now Has His Own Custom Xbox Series Controller
And you can actually buy it
"Your not so normal video entertainer" Ricky Berwick, who boasts over 2 million followers on YouTube and 8 million followers on TikTok (just to name a couple of social media platforms), now has his own custom Xbox Series controller. Once again, this is the work of a collaboration between talented creator POPeART...
News The Xbox Series S Is A 'Genuine Engineering Marvel', Says Analysis
"Microsoft shipping this at $299/£249 is remarkable"
We're taking a look at another Digital Foundry analysis this afternoon, as the outlet has embarked on a teardown of the Xbox Series S hardware (which you can watch above), calling it a "genuine engineering marvel" in the process. The teardown, performed on a dead console by DF's Richard...
News Back 4 Blood Dev Confirms Bots And Difficulty Balance Will Be Improved For Launch
The team is well aware of the issues
The free Back 4 Blood Xbox open beta is out now, and if you've been playing it already (or you tried the early access beta last week), you might have noticed some teething issues with bot smartness and difficulty balance. Fortunately, the team developing the game is well aware of this, and one of the big...
News Xbox Exec Explains Why Quick Resume Isn't Always Available For New Releases
"You shouldn't see a delay for new titles soon"
One of the neatest features of the Xbox Series X and Series S is the ability to use Quick Resume. It's fantastic to have multiple games running at once and being able to freely jump between the batch. While it's a great feature, more and more games seem to be launching without the support — something...
News Hellblade Is A 'Whole Lot Better' On Xbox Series X|S, Says Digital Foundry
"It's well worth checking out"
Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice received a next-gen patch this week, elevating the game further than ever before. While we noted some fantastic upgrades, we're no tech wizards here at Pure Xbox, so Digital Foundry has stepped in to deliver a
News It Sounds Like A 'Revitalised Edition' Of Quake Is Getting Announced At Quakecon
Quake could be back!
With huge events such as Gamescom coming up, Quakecon has quietly crept upon us. There are tons of panels looking at iconic series' such as Elder Scrolls and Fallout, but one that's sparked attention is a Quake presentation, which appears to be revealing some kind of upgrade in the form of a "revitalized edition". As spotted by
News Red Dead Redemption Remaster Could Be On The Way If Reported GTA Trilogy Is A Hit
Please make it happen
News broke out last night of a potential Grand Theft Auto remastered trilogy, as several outlets reported on Kotaku's discovery. However, the main report featured one small detail that many overlooked - a Red Dead Redemption remaster or rerelease is also reportedly on the cards, depending on the trilogy's success. As mentio
News The Critically-Acclaimed Hades Is Now Available With Xbox Game Pass
Escape from the Underworld again and again
After what feels like a lifetime, the genre-defining roguelike Hades is now available with Xbox Game Pass for Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC and Xbox Cloud Gaming. You can take your pick! Attempt to escape from the Underworld over and over again — but don't worry, death is not the end. Each...
News Surgeon Simulator 2 Is Coming To Xbox Game Pass This September
Scalpel, saw... rubber ducky
Bossa Studios - the creator of titles like I Am Bread - has revealed Surgeon Simulator 2: Access All Areas will be coming to Xbox Game Pass on 2nd September. That's the same day as the game's official release Xbox and multiple other platforms - meaning you'll be able to play it right away if you're an Xbox Game Pass...
News It's Time, The Free Back 4 Blood Open Beta Has Begun On Xbox
But it's been having some matchmaking issues
If you've been waiting to try out Back 4 Blood on Xbox ahead of its Game Pass release on October 12, now is the time, as the game's free open beta is accessible to everyone on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. In case you didn't know, Back 4 Blood is essentially a Left 4 Dead spiritual...
News GTA Remastered Trilogy Reportedly Heading To Xbox This Fall
Said to be "in the final stages of development"
We've got some huge news to share courtesy of Kotaku, which is reporting that a GTA remastered trilogy is not only in the works for Xbox, but it's "currently in the final stages of development" and will be releasing sometime this fall. The outlet says that (according to its sources) this will focus on...
News Splitgate Is Getting A Next-Gen Upgrade For Xbox Series X, Series S
"We're going to do it"
Splitgate may be hitting turbulence with its servers, but that isn't stopping plans for an Xbox Series X and Series S upgrade at some point in the future. In a recent Q&A with fans on Splitgate's Twitch channel (thanks, The Gamer), 1047 Games' CEO, Ian Proulx, confirmed a next-gen version is coming. It may not be anytime...
News Xbox Wants To 'Do Something Different' To Other Platforms, Explains Phil Spencer
"Our strategy is not to just go be like someone else"
Xbox's vision has shifted in recent years. Following on from former Xbox exec Don Mattrick seemingly doing everything in his power to destroy the brand, Phil Spencer then took over the reins to get us where we are today. With the Xbox Series X and Series S, Game Pass,and a wave of exclusives on...
Soapbox Assassin’s Creed Valhalla Helped Me Confront My Anxiety
Sometimes a 100-hour game is good, actually
Without getting too down, the last year or so has been tough for many - if not all of us. We’ve been faced with a situation that we never even dreamed of coming across in our lifetime, and it’s been exceptionally challenging on many fronts. As a result, people around the world have found solace in...
Video Here Are Two Gorgeous Forza Horizon 5 Gameplay Videos In 4K
New car customisation, a look at the map & more
Forza Horizon 5 is coming to Xbox this November, and it looks gorgeous. We've been treated to an array of trailers, interviews and more, but these raw footage videos are perhaps the best look at the game we've had thus far. In the first video, we have just over 11 minutes of footage to gorge our eyes...
News WWE 2K22 Is 'Playing Fantastic', According To Early Insider Reports
"This feels like a wrestling fan’s wrestling game"
The spotlight is well and truly on WWE 2K22 this year following a two-year break in development for the series, and while we haven't seen much of it so far, early insider reports are suggesting very positive things about the game. This comes courtesy of Forbes writer Brian Mazique in a YouTube...
Guide Here Are The Release Times For Hades On Xbox Game Pass
It's almost time to escape the Underworld
It's already been a very busy week for Game Pass, and the highlight hasn't even arrived yet! A year since its critically-acclaimed release for Nintendo Switch and PC, Hades is finally coming to Xbox Game Pass on Friday, August 13. In terms of release times, we're a little bit in the dark because nothing has...
News Stalker 2 Will Officially Run On Unreal Engine 5, Confirms Developer
Glorious
Stalker 2 came in with an incredible gameplay demo during Xbox's E3 Showcase this year, and now we have confirmation of the tech that powered the eye-watering trailer. Developer GSC Game World has confirmed the game is actually running on Unreal Engine 5. The game joins a small batch of titles that have been revealed to have moved over to...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (August 12-15)
"Immerse yourself in the glorious chaos of all-out war"
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 AO Tennis 2, which really is a pretty decent tennis game, EA's popular and...
News Call Of Duty: Vanguard Images And Details Leak, Reveal Reportedly Taking Place Next Week
Box art, release dates, an open beta - it's all here
A ton of Call of Duty: Vanguard images and details have surfaced online, along with a report which says a full reveal of the upcoming shooter is arriving on August 19. The report comes from DualShockers, which claim several sources have said an August 19 date is in place for an official update on...
Guide Art Of Rally For Xbox: How To Fix 'Press Any Button To Start' Issue
Can't sign in? Here's what you need to do
Hooray! Art of Rally is finally available on Xbox Game Pass. The only catch? It's not working properly. As you're probably well aware, the game is suffering from an issue at launch on Xbox where the "press any button to start" screen forces you to continually sign-in on a loop, which means the game actually...
News Stylised Racer Art Of Rally Is Now Available With Xbox Game Pass
But it's having some technical issues
We've got another Game Pass release today in the form of Art of Rally, a stylised racing experience available for Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC and Cloud, although it's having some technical issues right now. If you find that you load up the game and it continually asks you in a loop to sign in,...
News Boyfriend Dungeon Has Quietly Launched On Xbox Game Pass
Hades meets Love Island
We’ve been getting a few new Xbox Game Pass titles this week, and Boyfriend Dungeon has now joined the roster with a surprise launch today(!) on Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and PC. The dungeon crawling adventure adopts an unusual premise. Here, you will literally be romancing your weapons (no, seriously) as you...
News Life Is Strange Remastered Collection Has Been Delayed Until Early 2022
Life is Strange: True Colors is still on schedule
Square Enix has announced that Life is Strange Remastered Collection has been pushed back until early 2022. In a statement on Twitter, it was revealed that due to the ongoing worldwide pandemic, the game is being delayed to "alleviate any additional pressure on the Life is Strange team"...
News Of Course, There's A Multiplayer Nerf Game Coming To Xbox This October
The Nerfs have been buffed
With every IP under the sun getting the video game treatment these days, it was only a matter of time before Nerf guns were next. For those who hoped they would make their way to Xbox, you're in luck, as Nerf: Legends launches for Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S this October. It's probably no surprise that...
News Sonic & Tails Will Be Playable Characters In Super Monkey Ball: Banana Mania
Gotta go fast this October
Here's some cool news! We already knew that Super Monkey Ball: Banana Mania was heading to Xbox on October 5, but it's been revealed today that both Sonic The Hedgehog and Tails will be playable characters in the game! The two iconic characters will be free and unlockable in Super Monkey Ball: Banana Mania, and also join...
Reaction Xbox Game Pass Is A Gold Mine For Indies Right Now
2021 is the year of indies
Yesterday, we were treated to another Xbox Indie Showcase, and regardless of how you feel about the presentation's setup, there's no arguing there were some intriguing games shown. In fact, Xbox has been delivering a stellar library of indie titles in the past few months, plenty of which have dropped day one into Xbox Game...
News Microsoft Is Giving Away A Custom 'Free Guy' Xbox Series S
But only in the US
We haven't seen too many custom Xbox Series S designs thus far, at least not in an official capacity, but Microsoft is giving one away to celebrate the release of Free Guy, along with a custom controller and various other goodies. You can see the full selection below, which includes a Free Guy Stash Bag, HyperX Cloud II...
News Diablo 2: Resurrected's Free Xbox Open Beta Takes Place Next Week
With an early access beta occurring this week
Diablo 2: Resurrected is getting an open beta next weekend, allowing fans to check out the game ahead of its launch for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on September 23. The open beta weekend will begin on August 20 at 6pm BST / 1pm EDT / 10 am PDT and will run until August 22. During this...
PSA Assassin's Creed Valhalla: The Siege Of Paris Is Available Now With The Season Pass
With a standalone release arriving on August 12
Assassin's Creed: Valhalla's next huge expansion was originally scheduled for Xbox tomorrow, and if you've already sunk hundreds of hours into the game like us, you'll no doubt be eagerly anticipating the next adventure. The Siege of Paris technically launches standalone on August 12, but if you own...
News Twelve Minutes Is Now Available To Pre-Download Via The Xbox App
The highly-anticipated Xbox Game Pass thriller
One of the most highly-anticipated new Xbox Game Pass releases in August is Twelve Minutes, an interactive thriller starring a Hollywood cast, and you can now pre-download (and pre-order) it ahead of time if you want to. There is a catch, in that if you haven't bought the game and you just want to...
Guide Everything You Need To Know About Hades On Xbox Game Pass
Release times, game details & more
Hades is joining Xbox Game Pass this Friday, and after the hugely positive reception to the game last year, it's something we should all be very excited for. The game made a name for itself after releasing on Nintendo Switch and PC, but finally, we get to see what all the fuss is about on Xbox. With its arrival...
News 343 Industries Jokingly Responds To Criticism Over Halo Infinite's Destructible Fruit
Fruitgate continues
The past week has been a strange one for Halo Infinite. There's been a ton of discussion surrounding the game's destruction physics - namely with its fruit. Videos have surfaced comparing the game to others, each one comprised of blasting fruit with a gun to see how they react. It's a strange trend and one that doesn't seem to
News Xbox Game Pass' Atomic Heart Is In The 'Final Assembly' Stage, Confirm Devs
"The long wait is almost over, we promise"
Remember the bizarre first-person shooter Atomic Heart that was shown back at Xbox's E3 Showcase? You'd be hard-pressed to forget it, as it was absolutely bonkers. It immediately captured our attention, especially with its inclusion into Xbox Game Pass on day one, and now the team at Mundfish has confirmed...
Rumour Halo Infinite Will Include ‘Wacky’ Cosmetics, Similar To Apex Legends
"One skin appears to be a snowman"
One of the major elements of Halo Infinite's multiplayer is the vast array of customisation options that will be available. Players will be able to deck out their spartan in a range of different armours to give them a truly unique personality. While you may assume these will be pretty standard Halo fare, a new...
