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Rumour Starfield Will Be An Xbox Exclusive, Could Release This Holiday
"Microsoft is trying their hardest to get the game out"
We've had small rumblings of Starfield for a while now, but this rumour could be the biggest yet if true. One insider is claiming that not only could the game release by the year's end, but it may also be an Xbox exclusive. As per the recent Xbox Two podcast (at 1:34:10), industry insider Rand...
News Dirt 5's Player Numbers Have Been 'Shockingly Huge' On Xbox Game Pass, Says Dev
"It's been absolutely fantastic"
Codemasters' Dirt 5 is one of many highly-anticipated Xbox Game Pass titles that have entered the service already so far this year, and according to the game's director, its inclusion has been a massive success for the game. Speaking as part of the GameOnDaily podcast, technical director David Springate explained...
Guide Everything You Need To Know About Second Extinction On Xbox Game Pass
Release date, Xbox Series X version, game details & more
These day one Xbox Game Pass releases are coming thick and fast at the moment! The next is Systemic Reaction's dinosaur shooter Second Extinction, which drops on Xbox Game Preview and Game Pass on Wednesday, April 28. Ahead of its release, we thought we'd put together a quick guide so you...
Rumour Is IO Interactive Working On Some Kind Of Deal With Xbox?
"Keep an eye on IO Interactive"
The latest episode of the Xbox Two podcast took place last night on YouTube, and as part of it, Windows Central editor Jez Corden appeared to hint that Xbox might be working on some kind of deal with Hitman studio IO Interactive. Asked about whether Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment acquisition talks would...
Gallery Here's A Look At 343's Custom Game Browser For Halo: MCC
"We cannot wait to get it into your hands"
In a new flighting and development update for Halo: The Master Chief Collection, 343 Industries has announced the long-awaited Custom Game Browser is about to be in the hands of players. This feature was originally confirmed in 2018, but 343 decided to hold off in order to polish each game in the collection...
PSA The Tunic Demo Is Back On PC, And Here's Some Gameplay Footage
No sign of an Xbox demo, sadly
There's a lot of excitement surrounding the upcoming Xbox console launch exclusive Tunic right now, and if you own a PC, you can get access to the game's free demo on Steam this weekend until Monday, April 26. IGN has shared some footage of the demo in the YouTube video above, but keep in mind this is the same demo we...
News The New Internet Browser On Xbox Is Adding Keyboard & Mouse Support
Available for some Xbox Insiders right now
The Microsoft Edge internet browser for Xbox has infamously never supported mouse and keyboard throughout the entire Xbox One generation, but it looks like that's all about to change with the new version. As highlighted by The Verge's Tom Warren on Twitter, Xbox Insiders in the Alpha Skip-Ahead ring are...
Feature Game Pass Gems: Help, I’m Stupidly Addicted To Hollow Knight
One of the best games in Xbox Game Pass
I keep hearing that 2021 has 'no games' - but my backlog says otherwise. Even not counting the years of games I'm yet to catch up on, this year is already adding a stupid amount into my pile. Then there's Xbox Game Pass, a service which continuously adds more and more games for me to discover and test...
News Farming Simulator 22 Fertilises Your Xbox Console Later This Year
Sorry Halo, we've got bigger priorities
It's the announcement you've been waiting for! Farming Simulator 22 is officially on the way later in 2021, and it'll be digging up the weeds on your Xbox One, Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S when it makes its long-awaited arrival. We don't know too much about it just yet, but it's been promised that the game...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 24th)
Hitting any homers?
Welcome to the weekend! There's lots to check out on Xbox over the next few days, including the new release of MLB The Show 21 on Xbox Game Pass, two more Free Play Days titles, 300+ games in the weekly sales, and 13 brand-new FPS
News 343 Has 'No Plans' To Add Bots To Halo: MCC Right Now
But is aware of fan requests
Earlier in the week, a modding Discord uncovered an "ADD_BOT.png" file in the Season 5 update for the Halo: The Master Chief Collection. Of course, it led to a lot of speculation on social media that bots might be on the way, but it's now been officially confirmed nothing is on the horizon - at least in the immediate...
News As Expected, MLB The Show 21 Performs A Little Better On PS5 Than Xbox Series X
But the visuals are "basically identical"
We're still recovering from the shock of MLB The Show 21 not only launching on Xbox for the first time, but also joining Xbox Game Pass, although admittedly it looks like (as expected) the PlayStation 5 version performs the best. This is according to an analysis by the experts over at Digital Foundry, who...
News The Rust Console Edition Pre-Order Beta Is Now Live On Xbox
Just in time for the weekend
If you've been eagerly awaiting the release of Rust Console Edition on Xbox this May, then you'll probably be excited to know that the pre-order beta has gone live today, available all the way until May 6. Sadly, the only way to access this beta is via the Deluxe and
News Next-Gen Upgrade Can 'Influence The Atmosphere About Cyberpunk', Says CD Projekt
"The next-gen version will be crucial for longevity"
CD Projekt held its latest earnings call earlier this week, and talked a little bit about the planned free next-gen upgrade for Cyberpunk 2077, which is currently scheduled to arrive in the second half of 2021. Asked about the upgrade, VP of finance Piotr Nielubowicz highlighted it as one of the...
News Xbox Downloads Getting Stuck? This Incoming Fix Should Solve It
It's all to do with "finishing things up"
We've been seeing various reports over the past few months that some Xbox downloads have been getting stuck right at the end - including updates - with the message constantly sticking on the phrase, "finishing things up." Based on what we've seen, this issue seems to last anywhere from a few hours to a few...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Judgment
Out today for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S!
Today marks the official release of the remastered Yakuza spinoff Judgment for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S (a next-gen exclusive), which is
News Chernobylite Brings Its RPG Survival Horror Experience To Xbox This June
With an Xbox Series X version later in the year
Looking for a new science-fiction survival horror experience? Good news! Chernobylite will officially be launching on Xbox One this June, with an Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S version also planned to release later this year. The game is described as an "RPG survival horror mixing the free...
News Xbox Game Pass: Coming Soon & Leaving Soon In April 2021
The latest Game Pass reveals and updates
Looking for a complete list of Xbox Game Pass games that are coming soon and leaving soon in April 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 happening this...
News That House Of The Dead Remake Is Probably Also Coming To Xbox
Just to give you a heads up
You might have seen last week during the latest Nintendo Indie World Showcase that Forever Entertainment announced a remake of the original House of the Dead, and it's probably coming to Xbox as well. The existence of this game was actually revealed all the way back in 2019, along with a remake of House of the Dead 2,...
News Call Of Duty: Warzone Is Getting An Official Xbox Series X Upgrade
There's a dedicated team working on it
Good news for fans of Call of Duty: Warzone! Not only has the game been made free-to-play with Xbox Live Gold on Xbox this week, but Raven Software has also confirmed that it's working on a proper next-gen upgrade for the game. Speaking to CharlieIntel, the studio explained that it has a “dedicated...
News EE Is Giving Away 12 Months Of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate With Samsung Galaxy Phones
The perfect excuse to take out a new contract
Been thinking about picking up a new Samsung Galaxy contract recently? Here's an intriguing deal to consider, as UK mobile provider EE is giving away 12 months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate with select Samsung phones. Specifically, the deal is for the Samsung Galaxy S21 5G, S21+ 5G, S21 Ultra 5G, S20 FE 5G...
Rumour Forza Horizon 5 Won't Be Set In Japan, According To Industry Insiders
That tofu delivery might have to wait
There have been ongoing rumours for a while now that the next entry in the Forza Horizon series will show up before the next mainline Forza Motorsport game, at some point this year. Now, to add to this, VentureBeat's Jeff Grubb and Xbox insider
News CD Projekt Shares Impressive Sales Results For Cyberpunk 2077 And The Witcher Series
That's a lot of moolah
It's no surprise that both the Cyberpunk 2077 and The Witcher franchises have been extremely popular. The hype around both has reached astronomical levels, with heavy expectations put on CD Projekt and the games they make. But how well did they both do? The company has shared a few key stats which show just how well the...
News Tales Of Arise's Collector's Edition Is A Sight To Behold
We'll take them all, thanks
We're a sucker for a good old collector's edition here at Pure Xbox, and this Tales of Arise one just takes the mickey with how great it looks. Bandai Namco is really showing off with this one, and we'll be pre-ordering about 15 copies, thank you. Like most collector's edition games, you can expect to get a steelbook,...
News Biomutant's Latest Trailer Shows Us A Beautiful World We Want To Live In
What a wonderful world
Biomutant has the potential to be a surprise hit this year. We're only a few weeks away from its release, and THQ Nordic is ramping up the marketing for the game. The latest trailer focuses on the game's world, and honestly, it's gorgeous. Up until now, a lot of Biomutant's footage has focused on the elaborate and downright...
Random This Xbox Game Pass Advert Is The Weirdest One Yet
Yeah, we’re not sure what to feel about this
In something we can never un-see, Xbox has shared a strange and weird Xbox Game Pass trailer, which attempts to convey some of the quality titles available on the service. Embodying the spirit of classic American sitcoms, the trailer replicates the intro to shows of that nature. Featuring a family of...
News Here's A Sneak Peek At A New Dynamic Background Coming To Xbox Series X & S
It looks lovely
Dynamic backgrounds are one of the features that differentiate the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S from the Xbox One. They're something PlayStation has had for a while, and finally made their way to us this generation. The initial selection comes with a fair few, but a look at a new upcoming theme shows us what's coming next. The...
News Just Die Already Is Bringing Its Old Age Pensioner Playground To Xbox This May
Fight back against the younger generation
Update: We finally have a date for when you’ll be able to play this unique old people simulator, as it’s been confirmed to be launching for Xbox One on May 20. You can check out the brand-new date announcement trailer above! If you’re a fan of games such as Goat Simulator, then you’re probably...
News These 13 Games Are Getting FPS Boosts On Xbox Series X
It's a 120 frames per-second paradise!
Oh, we have got a treat for fans of 120fps gaming! Microsoft has revealed today that no less than 13 EA games are getting FPS Boosts on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, and 12 of them now run at 120fps on Xbox Series X. Here's the full list, complete with specifications for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S:...
Talking Point Would You Still Buy An Xbox Without Game Pass In 2021?
Has it become an essential add-on?
This week brought us the news that Xbox Game Pass reportedly now has 23 million subscribers, which means that five million more people have signed up since January. Those are some pretty insane numbers! And it's not really a surprise. Xbox Game Pass has been firing on all cylinders this year, from the inclusion of...
News Human: Fall Flat Is Getting An Xbox Series X Upgrade 'Very Soon'
As a lovely free upgrade for current owners
In the growing trend of every game and the kitchen sink coming over to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, developer No Brakes Games has confirmed Human: Fall Flat will be getting a free upgrade. In a blog post from the company, it was celebrated that the game has reached over 25 million players since its...
News EA Says 'Get Ready For A Full Reveal' Of The Next Battlefield Soon
"It has everything we love about Battlefield"
EA hasn't been quiet when it comes to development on the upcoming entry in the Battlefield series. We know it's currently being made, and we know it's coming this year. Yet, despite all the information we know, we haven't actually seen the game - but that's about to change soon, as the company has...
News Microsoft Flight Simulator's Xbox Series X Port Is 'Going Awesome'
"Most of the work is now on the experience side"
There's undoubtedly a lot of excitement surrounding the release of Microsoft Flight Simulator for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S this summer, and the team at Asobo has shared some latest progress details for those versions. Speaking as part of the official Flight Sim SDK Q&A yesterday on Twitch,...
Roundup Here’s What The Critics Are Saying About NieR Replicant
The verdict so far
This Friday marks the release of NieR Replicant™ ver.1.22474487139..., which is a remastered version of the original PS3 game NieR Replicant from 2010, released at the time as Nier Gestalt on Xbox 360. The first reviews of the remaster have gone live today, and we've gathered a quick overview below: Destructoid (8.5/10):...
News BT Is Offering A Discount On Xbox Game Pass, But Don't Get Too Excited
Cash back!
If you've been holding off on signing up for Xbox Game Pass and happen to be a BT broadband user in the UK, then the company is offering the deal of a lifetime. Okay, so it's really not, but a saving is a saving, right? BT broadband customers are being offered the ability to add Xbox Game Pass Ultimate to their bill. The addition is...
News Good News, Forza Motorsport Playtest Invites Are Starting To Be Sent Out
Were you one of the lucky ones?
Earlier this month we got word that the upcoming Forza Motorsport would be getting a variety of free playtests. The reason is to approach a new method to development, and allow fans to shape the game ahead of launch. It's now been confirmed that the first batch of invitations have gone out, with more expected over...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (April 22-25)
Experience one of the finest story-driven shooters of all time
It's time for another batch of Free Play Days titles! Two 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 one of the self-proclaimed "finest story-driven shooters of all time" in...
News The Creative Director Of Marvel's Avengers Has Jumped Ship
Says the game is still in "good hands"
It's been a difficult period for Crystal Dynamics since the launch of Marvel's Avengers on multiple platforms last September. While Square Enix is promising to stick with it (even after the game failed to recoup development costs) - not everyone on the team will be continuing on. O
News Necromunda: Hired Gun Is Really Starting To Look Impressive
Woah!
We first got wind of Necromunda: Hired Gun last month, as a Microsoft Store listing prematurely showed the game before its reveal. The initial trailer looked really promising, but this latest one has blown us away with how impressive it truly looks. The new FPS set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe looks like the perfect marriage of DOOM and...
News Life Is Strange: True Colors' Opening Scene Showcases The Leap In Visuals
It's looking seriously impressive
Life Is Strange: True Colors is expected to launch on September 10, but in the meantime Square Enix has provided a look at the game's opening scene which demonstrates an extraordinary leap in the series' graphics engine. The scene in question introduces us to Alex Chen, the game's protagonist, who spends the scene...
News Rain On Your Parade Boasts A Massive Launch On Xbox Game Pass
"We're absolutely FLOORED by the reception"
Rain on Your Parade may have only dropped into Xbox Game Pass last week, but it's already managed to rake in a huge amount of players in less than seven days. The developer Unbound Creations has reported over a colossal 150,000 players have dived into it since its release. We know smaller games joining...
Guide New To MLB The Show? Here Are Five Tips To Help You Get Started On Xbox Game Pass
It's time to step up to the plate
Welcome to The Show! This year marks the very first time MLB The Show has ever been available on the Xbox platform, and it just so happens that MLB The Show 21 has also launched into Xbox Game Pass on day one. We've already reviewed the game here at Pure Xbox, but we've been hearing from some members of the Pure...
News Players Who Had Their Inventory Wiped In Outriders Are About To Get A Nice Surprise
As a way of saying sorry
Outriders got hit with a nasty bug at launch which saw certain players’ inventories getting wiped. While the issue has seemingly been prevented from happening again, those affected are still yet to receive their old goods back. But it’s not all bad news, as it seems those players may be getting back equipment better than...
News Xbox Game Pass Reportedly Now Has 23 Million Subscribers
That's five million more since January!
In recent months Xbox Game Pass has been knocking it out of the park with gargantuan releases, and that's reportedly been shown in its user base. As of April 20, it's said to have grown to 23 million subscribers. The claim comes from industry insider Jez Corden, who shared the statement on Twitter. The huge...
Guide All 50+ Free Games That No Longer Require Xbox Live Gold
You don't need to pay a thing!
Update (April 2021): Microsoft has now officially unlocked 50+ free-to-play games across various Xbox consoles for all users, meaning you no longer need an Xbox Live Gold membership to play them online. We've updated the full list of supported titles below! Original story (January 2021): We're sure you've seen by...
News As Of Today, Free Games No Longer Require Xbox Live Gold
"Free-to-play now means free-to-play"
Microsoft has announced today that the Xbox Live Gold restriction has officially been removed from all free-to-play games on the Xbox platform, meaning that you don't need to pay anything in order to play them on your Xbox console. The decision to do this was originally announced back in January following a...
News Xbox Is Giving Away A Brand-New Gold Sea of Thieves Controller
A lovely piece of booty
We've seen some really wonderful looking controllers since the Xbox Series X launch. The only problem is, most of them are locked behind competitions, and this Sea of Thieves controller is the latest offender. This beautiful golden designed controller is any pirate lords dream and a true piece of booty to show off to all...
News Tales Of Arise Finally Arrives On Xbox This September
About time!
After being pushed indefinitely out of last year, Bandai Namco has finally revealed that Tales of Arise will be coming to Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and Xbox One on September 10 in the West. As reported by Famitsu and confirmed in a Japanese trailer, the game finally has a launch date. It was originally announced during Xbox's
Video Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown Gets A New Cinematic Trailer
And confirmed platforms
Nacon has today unveiled the latest cinematic trailer for the upcoming Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown, but unfortunately it doesn't treat us to any new gameplay footage or details on the racer for the time being. However, in a press release, it was confirmed that more information will be available in July 2021, so it looks...
News AMD’s FidelityFX Tools Are Now Supported For Xbox Series X & S
"This development is very exciting to all at AMD"
Microsoft hosted the developer-focused Game Stack Live 2021 event yesterday, and as part of the show, AMD confirmed that its AMD FidelityFX toolkit is now available for developers to use on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. FidelityFX is described as helping to deliver "ultimate visual quality with...
