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Rumour Xbox Has Five New AAA Games To Announce At E3
"I do think I already know about 5 completely new, AAA titles"
If you thought Xbox was already working on a ton of promising games from their first-party studios, then buckle in, as word on the street is another five are set to be unveiled at E3. As mentioned by well known insider Klobrille on the Xbox Era forums, he suggested we may be seeing five...
Hands On Knockout City - Has The Potential To Be The Next 'Big' Thing
"Remember the 5 D's of dodgeball: Dodge, duck, dip, dive and dodge"
We're going to be honest - we were never particularly excited for Knockout City. The trailers failed to make an impression and it whiffed of a game that would be gone just as fast as it came. But social media has been buzzing with gamers surprised at just how good the game is. So...
News It's True, There's A Dying Light 2 Event Taking Place This Week
Check out this press kit we received!
There have been rumours floating around the web over the past few days that Dying Light 2 might have be having some kind of event this week, and based on a press kit we've received, that's very much the case! Techland sent us the above selection of press materials a few days ago, and shining a torch onto the...
News Saints Row: The Third Remastered's Xbox Series X Upgrade Is Out Now
A remaster within a remaster
Update: Xbox Series X|S owners! The free upgrade for Saints Row: The Third Remastered is now live. Not only that, but a trailer showcasing all the upgrades players will see has released, giving us our first look at the upgrade in action. Check it out above! Original Story: Saints Row: The Third Remastered is getting,...
News Dragon Quest Creator Hints At 'That Game' Ahead Of Anniversary Stream
"We will announce a lot of things"
Xbox has been welcoming the Dragon Quest series with open arms recently, with both Dragon Quest XI and Dragon Quest Builders 2 not only coming to Xbox, but also Game Pass on day one. With the 35th anniversary stream arriving on May 27, series creator Yuji Horii has hinted towards a pretty big announcement. In a...
News Maneater Is Now Available With Xbox Game Pass
She's a maneater
Get ready to chomp your way up the food chain, as Maneater is now available on Xbox Game Pass! The shaRkPG is the perfect underwater simulator for anyone who wants to work their way up the food chain. Not only will you chomp down helpless fish, but you’ll battle humans, level up, and even earn some crazy enhancements for your...
Deals 300+ Games Included In This Week's Xbox Sales (May 25 - June 1)
Including a massive Super Saver Sale!
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! This week's selection features discounts on over 300 games and add-ons, spanning the usual Deals with Gold and Spotlight sales, as well as Franchise and Super Saver sales! PS: Don't forget, Saints Row The Third Remastered (included in the sale) is being enhanced...
News Xbox Fans Down Under Could Win All Seven Bethesda-Themed Controllers
Enter while you can!
If you weren't one of the lucky ones to secure one of those super rare Xbox Series X|S Bethesda-themed controllers, this might be your chance. Provided you're located in Australia, or across the ditch in New Zealand, Xbox and Bethesda ANZ are giving fans the chance to win "all" of the themed controllers. In total, there are...
News Super Bomberman R Online Is Getting A Free-To-Play Release On Xbox This Thursday
Including a 64-player battle royale mode
Like Bomberman? Like free games? You're in luck! Super Bomberman R Online is officially arriving on Xbox later this week (May 27), releasing specifically for Xbox One, but also backwards compatible on Xbox Series X and S. This version's highlight feature is the "Battle 64" mode, which takes the form of an...
News Dolby Vision On the Apple TV App And Spotify Video Podcasts Are Coming To Xbox This Week
More is always good
Some lovely new features are on the way for Xbox fans who enjoy using media apps on their Xbox - namely for Apple TV+ and Spotify - both of which are getting some cool updates starting this week. First off, Xbox has revealed that Apple TV+ will be getting Dolby Vision support for those with a compatible TV. The update will see a...
News The Elder Scrolls Online: Console Enhanced Has Been Delayed A Week
The Blackwood update will still launch on the same date
If you were hoping to dive into the next-gen version of The Elder Scrolls Online on June 8, you unfortunately will have to wait a little longer, as Bethesda has pushed its launch back a week until June 15. The company cited its delay as being "an abundance of caution", and to avoid releasing...
Roundup Here’s What The Critics Are Saying About Biomutant
Explore a world in turmoil and define its fate
After years and years (and years!) of waiting, the highly-anticipated action-RPG Biomutant finally arrives on Xbox tomorrow, May 25. and the reviews have been flooding in this afternoon with impressions of the full game. We've completed it, and you can find our review below and elsewhere on Pure Xbox,...
Review Biomutant - An Ambitious Game Weighed Down By Its Own Ideas
A missed opportunity
There was a moment ten hours into Biomutant where we had to pause and collect our thoughts. Not because the game was particularly challenging or intense, but from the overwhelming amount of systems being thrown at us. The marketing up until its release has heavily focused on the creativity inside the game, and its definitely...
News Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Next-Gen Listings Hint At June Release
“There’s always a bigger fish”
We already got word that Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order was getting a free next-gen upgrade this Summer, but now we may know when that may be. As spotted by Xbox Era, certain retailers in Brazil have listed the next-gen version with a release date of June 26. Other retailers in Denmark and Germany also have the...
Feature These 15+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (May 24-28)
Bring on the Mechs!
Welcome to your weekly Xbox roundup! After a break last week following huge titles such as Resident Evil Village and Mass Effect Legendary Edition, we're back into the swing of things with some bigger releases. The most notable being the eagerly anticipated Biomutant, which is finally launching after years of development. We also...
News Sonic Fans! It Looks Like A Collection Of Games Could Be Coming To Xbox
Gotta go fast!
It's Sonic the Hedgehog's 30th anniversary this year and SEGA has been very quiet with what it has planned so far - if anything. However, a new listing suggests a collection of Sonic games could be making its way to consoles. French retailer Sogamely has a Sonic Collection listed for PlayStation 4. There's no word on what it contains...
Rumour Dragon's Dogma 2 Currently In Development, Using RE Engine
Fans will be pleased
Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen has become something of a cult classic over the years. The fantasy RPG's audience has only risen since its launch back in 2012, and hopes for a sequel have grown over the years. News of a new entry seemingly leaked back in November last year (thanks GamesRadar), when Capcom suffered a massive data...
News Xbox And Obsidian To Control 'Future Iterations' Of The Outer Worlds
"Obsidian and Microsoft will be publishing future iterations in the franchise"
In what's perhaps not surprising news - but good to get some clarification none the less - Microsoft and Obsidian will be publishing any future instalments in The Outer Worlds series. The first game worked with Take-Two's subsidiary Private Division to publish the game,...
News Resident Evil Village Was Originally Going To Have A LOT More Enemies
"This made combat feel uninteresting"
One of the criticisms floating around about Resident Evil Village is the action heavy emphasis the game puts forward. Those complaints could have been a lot worse if Capcom went through with its original plan, which saw the game throwing A LOT more enemies at the player. In a "Making of Resident Evil Village"...
Soapbox I Spent £150 On A Harry Potter Game And Have No Regrets
"I am what I am, an’ I’m not ashamed"
It's a Sunday afternoon and I'm sat here with two copies of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone in front of me and £150 down. I've pondered my life decisions up until this point and whether it was all worth it - I've concluded it was. Those few seconds are the only time I've questioned my decision, but...
News New Hot Wheels Toys Suggest Forza Horizon 5 Is Coming This Year
The game is becoming the worst kept secret
Forza Horizon 5 feels like the worst kept secret at this point. Multiple sources have allegedly confirmed its existence, that it's going to be set in Mexico, and that it could be arriving later this year. A new set of reportedly uncovered Hot Wheels toys add fuel to the fire for this rumour, further hinting...
News Fingers Crossed, It Looks Like A New Tony Hawk's Game Is On The Cards
According to the band CKY
Last year's remake of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2 was a fantastic return to form for a series that had been struggling for well over a decade, and it seems we might be getting another entry in the near future. This is according to CKY drummer Jess Margera (thanks VGC), who told the Behind Closed Doors podcast recently that,...
News Watch Dogs: Legion's 60FPS Mode Is Coming To Xbox Series X|S This June
"We’re very excited to bring this to the game"
Update: We now have word that the update will be arriving on June 1, along with cross-gen play and a ton of other new features. Original Story: Ubisoft announced back in early April that Watch Dogs: Legion would be getting a much-requested 60fps performance mode for Xbox Series X and Series S, and...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 22nd)
Anyone, no, Rust?
It's the weekend! Time to sit back, play some games and chill out. This week is a bit quieter than the previous ones, but Rust Console Edition is out now, and there's still a ton of Xbox Game Pass titles that have been added, including SnowRunner and the wonderful The Wild at Heart. Not only that, but there's some great games to...
News The Marvel's Avengers Black Widow Event Has Arrived
Runs until May 31st
To build up some excitement ahead of the Black Widow movie, Marvel's Avengers will be hosting a special Red Room Takeover event from now until the end of the month. Here's the full rundown, along with a trailer: "Multiple hacked HARM Rooms will be available during this event along with new mission chains. These hacked HARM...
Talking Point What Do You Think Xbox Has Up Its Sleeve For E3?
Psychonauts 2, Psychonauts 2, Psychonauts 2!
We're so close to E3 we can almost taste it. Excitement levels are rising here at Pure Xbox as we hope to begin to see Xbox's first-party studios deliver on the promises made over previous years. We've seen CG trailers for games such as Fable and Forza Motorsport, but we're ready to see the games in...
News Netflix Is Reportedly Looking To Expand Into Video Games
Game Pass needs to watch its back
Watch out Game Pass, you may have some competition as the media goliath Netflix is reportedly looking into expanding into the video game world. The new report comes from The Information, which cites sources "familiar with the situation". According to the publication, over the past few weeks, Netflix has been...
News Hold Up, Is A Crysis 2 Remaster Being Teased?
It certainly looks like it
It seems like only yesterday we got Crysis Remastered, and when it launched, there were substantial issues. But here we are months later, problems have been fixed and we even have an Xbox Series X version to sink our teeth into. With the team putting the game behind them now, a recent tease suggests they may be working on...
Video Back 4 Blood's Latest Trailer Is Filled With Blood, Brains, And Bullets
Get a look at the characters and zombies
Back 4 Blood is looking more and more impressive with each new trailer, and the latest gives us a great look at not only the characters you play as, but the zombie hordes you'll be facing. There's eight characters to choose from when diving into a game of Back 4 Blood: Holly, Walker, Doc, Karlee, Jim,...
News Knockout City Is Now Available With Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
If you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge a ball
Another Xbox Game Pass title is available! This time for Ultimate members and as part of EA Play, as Knockout City not only releases today, but is free for members of either service. The fast-paced multiplayer centric game sees two teams competing in an exhilarating game of dodgeball across a variety...
News New Overwatch 2 Gameplay Reveals How The Formula Is Being Shaken Up
But it still kind of looks the same
We're going to be honest, if it wasn't for one or two new features, we wouldn't be able to tell this is a sequel. The new footage for Overwatch 2 looks eerily similar to the first game, but developer Blizzard Entertainment is adamant some new changes will change how the game is played. The gameplay gave us a...
News The Free Scarlet Nexus Demo Is Now Available On Xbox
With bonus items to unlock for the full game
On the fence about the upcoming Scarlet Nexus? Then don't worry - a free demo is now available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S for all players to try and get a feel of the game ahead of its June 25 launch. In the demo you'll be able to play as one of two characters, Yuito Sumeragi or Kasane...
Video Biomutant On Xbox Series X Is Looking Absolutely Stunning
Not long to go!
We got a look at Biomutant running on an Xbox One earlier this week, but now we can finally see the full game through some unedited footage on an Xbox Series X - and it's stunning. Players on Xbox Series X will find the game running at native 4K/60 FPS with dynamic resolution. As demonstrated in the video above, the results are...
News Finally, Rust Console Edition Is Now Available On Xbox
Who's jumping in?
It's been a long time coming, but the popular Rust has finally made its way onto Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S today! It's available both digitally and physically, retailing at £39.99. Rust entered early access on PC all the way back in 2013, before finally making a full
News Xbox Game Pass Biking Game Descenders Is Getting A Free Xbox Series X Upgrade
"And it'll be free on Game Pass for a veeeeeery long time to come"
Update: We now have a confirmed release date of June 8, along with news that a physical edition will also be available! Original Story: Here's one for fans of the popular downhill biking game Descenders, as it's been announced that the game will be getting an Xbox Series X and Xbox...
News Stop The Press! A Peppa Pig Game Is Heading To Xbox This Autumn
Everybody stay calm!
Cancel Halo Infinite, don't worry about Starfield, and delay E3 - Peppa Pig is making its way onto Xbox. Joking aside, this child friendly cartoon could be the perfect entry point for introducing younger ones into gaming, as My Friend Peppa Pig is heading to Xbox One on October 22. Published by Outright Games, the team behind...
News Lies Of P Is Basically Pinocchio Meets Dark Souls Coming To Xbox Series X, We're Serious
I'm a real boy!
Okay, so this is definitely one of the weirdest games we've ever reported on, but it's hard to deny it's a cool premise. Lies of P is a Dark Souls inspired take on the fairy tale Pinocchio, and it's coming to Xbox Series X|S, but with no release date in sight yet. What we do have so far is a trailer and some juicy details. It's...
News Xbox Doesn't Want Their First Party Studios To 'Change Their Creative Process'
"A good game is a good game, period"
Xbox owns a lot of studios now, there's no denying that. With so many teams under its belt, you may think there's a regime that controls the first-party studios. Well, things appear to be the opposite, as head of Xbox Game Studios, Matt Booty, has revealed some insight into how Xbox views its studios. In an...
News Interesting, Obsidian Is Hiring For An 'Unannounced' RPG
Wonder what it could be?
If working on the upcoming fantasy RPG Avowed, while also support the multiplayer focused Grounded wasn't enough, it seems Obsidian Entertainment are also working on another "unannounced" project. A job listing has appeared on the developer's site, which is looking for a technical artist to come and work on an "unannounced"...
News It's True, Xbox And Bethesda Will Host A Joint E3 Showcase
It's gonna be a long one
A rumour aired last week that Xbox and Bethesda will be combining to bring a joint showcase to fruition at E3, and according to a new interview with the head of Xbox Game Studios, Matt Booty - it's true. Speaking to French publication Le Figaro, Booty reportedly said that "Microsoft and Bethesda will hold a joint conference...
News Oops, The Plot For The Sonic The Hedgehog 2 Movie Has Leaked
Fulfilling a lot of fans hopes
The first Sonic the Hedgehog movie was surprisingly good. After the backlash of the original design, the creators went back to drawing board, came up with a new model, and the final result was a fun romp. The sequel is set to hit movie theatres next year, but now it seems the plot for the film has leaked before...
News Industry Insiders Reiterate Starfield Will Not Be Releasing This Year
But it should be at E3
Update: Reliable source Jason Schreier is now saying the game is scheduled for late 2022, but will have its date teased at E3. Looks like all will be revealed next month. Original Story: We already shared a rumour that Starfield may be releasing in Q1 2022, but another rumour has been circulating that suggested the game...
News Psychedelic Psychonauts 2 Gameplay Highlights New Psi-Power
Along with an update from Double Fine
Screenshots and gameplay for Psychonauts 2 is coming thick and fast, and we couldn't be more excited. We still have no idea when it's launching, but it seems like we're being geared up to find out soon as marketing ramps up. Game Informer are currently running coverage of the game and have recently released new...
News Outriders To 'Expand' After Reaching 3.5 Million Players In Its First Month
"Launching an entirely new game IP is never easy"
After launching day one into Xbox Game Pass, we're not surprised Outriders has become a success, but even we're shocked by some of these stats. Within its first month, the game managed to hit 3.5 million players, leading the team "expanding Outriders in the future." Out of those 3.5 million players,...
News Biomutant Is Officially Getting An Xbox Series X Version In The Future
In the "near-ish" future
A native next-gen version is something that was previously alluded to by the team, but now we have confirmation from THQ Nordic that an Xbox Series X|S version of Biomutant will be arriving in the future, The news comes from an updated FAQ page on THQ Nordic's site. In answer to the question which platforms Biomutant will...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (May 20-23)
Shoot or race your way to victory
Here we go again! Another weekend, another couple of games to try out as part of Xbox's Free Play Days. Two more games are now available to download for Xbox Live Gold members. This week has quite a varied selection. There's the absolutely fantastic Gears 5, which is consistently getting updated almost two years...
News Five More Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (May 20)
Prepare to get in touch with nature
Update: It seems The Catch: Carp & Coarse Fishing has also gone live a day early, as confirmed by the Xbox Game Pass Twitter account. So that brings the total number to five! Original Story: Here we are again! Another batch of Xbox Game Pass games are now live and ready for you to start playing at your...
Talking Point How Do You Feel About The Witcher 3 Six Years Later?
Feeling old yet?
It's hard to believe, but The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has hit its sixth birthday today. That's right, the 2015 game is now six years old and still holds a huge cultural impact in the gaming world. This year is set to see a next-gen version of the game surface, but what else is in store for the series in the future? No matter where the...
News Woah, These Absolutely Gorgeous Psychonauts 2 Screenshots Have Us Very Excited
It's coming this year
Psychonauts 2 is coming - it really is. Double Fine has consistently promised us and finally, marketing for the game truly seems to be coming into full swing. Things have been quiet for a while outside of the odd trailer each year, but now Game Informer has providing huge coverage on the game and a ton of stunning screenshots...
News The Dark Pictures Anthology: House Of Ashes Debuts New Trailer, Full Gameplay Reveal Next Week
Spooky!
The next instalment of The Dark Pictures Anthology was teased at the end of last year's spook filled Little Hope, but now we have a bit more of a tasty teaser trailer to digest. Not only that, but it comes with the confirmation we'll see a gameplay reveal on May 27. While not much is shown, it gives us a good vibe for what House of Ashes is...
