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News Free Nintendo Switch Racer Asphalt 9: Legends Is Coming To Xbox
"The multi-award-winning arcade racing game"
If you're a keen reader of our sister site Nintendo Life, then you'll almost certainly have come across Asphalt 9: Legends at some point, which is generally considered one of the best free-to-play games on the Nintendo Switch. Now, developer Gameloft has confirmed that the popular racer will be making...
News Resident Evil Village's Graphical Options Revealed For Xbox Consoles
With ray tracing available on next-gen systems
We're not long from the release of Resident Evil Village, so now Capcom has released the full details on the game's various graphical options, including the ability to play with ray tracing enabled at 45FPS on Xbox Series X. As seen on the official site, both the Xbox Series X and Series S will have...
News The Fan Favourite Mercenaries Mode Is Returning For Resident Evil Village
Showing a more light hearted side to Village
In an effort to listen to fans who have been asking for more content in their Resident Evil games, Capcom is bringing back the fan favourite Mercenaries mode in Resident Evil Village. The arcade action returns, with some brand new ideas under its belt. Moving away from the slow paced, methodical nature...
News Resident Evil Village Has A Pretty Convoluted Limited Time Demo Coming Next Month
It's going to be a short stay
The Resident Evil Showcase finally revealed the details for Resident Evil Village's upcoming Xbox demo, and it's pretty confusing. Operating as a time limited demo, you'll be able to play an hour of the game between two specific dates. During the hour, you can explore either the village or castle areas of the game - or...
Video New Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection Trailer Highlights Its Insane Combat
We're already prepearing for the difficulty
We're not long from Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection releasing on Xbox, and our fingers are already tensing at the amount of button mashing we'll be doing. Although, this new character trailer showcases the combat each of the heroes do and it's looking glorious, so we're sure it'll all be worth it in the...
News Outriders' Inventory Bug Has Been Patched, But No Sign Of Gear Being Returned Yet
"Efforts to restore your items are a separate process"
Outriders has endured a pretty nasty inventory bug since launch, which has seen affected players having the entirety of their earned loot being wiped. It's been a huge priority for developer People Can Fly, who has been working around the clock to rectify the issue. A new patch has now released...
News Aw, Jeez! Rainbow Six Siege Is Getting Some Rick & Morty DLC
I'm Pickle Rick!
If yesterday's announcement of a crossover between Power Rangers and Street Fighter wasn't odd enough, we now have Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege rece
News Ubisoft Forward Confirmed To Return As Part Of E3 2021
Splinter Cell, anyone?
It was already said that Ubisoft would be attending E3, and now we know the company will be hosting their own digital showcase, much like previous years. The conference will air during E3 on June 12 at 12pm PT. As it started doing in 2020, the company will return with Ubisoft Forward - a digital presentation that looks at...
News F1 2021 Takes Pole Position On Xbox One, Xbox Series X This July
To be published by EA Sports for the first time
We found out a couple weeks ago via a leak that Codemasters' F1 2021 would be releasing this July, and now it's been confirmed that the game will officially arrive on July 16 for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. The big new feature of this year's game is a "thrilling new story experience"...
News Free Play Days: Try Kingdom Two Crowns On Xbox For Free (April 15-18)
Just the one game available this week
Free Play Days is back as usual this week, but instead of a batch of games, we've only got the one addition in the form of side-scrolling micro strategy game Kingdom Two Crowns, including its free 2020 Dead Lands expansion. As always, remember that you'll require Xbox Live Gold (or Xbox Game Pass Ultimate) to...
News Sea Of Thieves Season Two Sets Sail Today, Here’s Everything Included
Shiver my timbers!
Sea of Thieves took a dramatic change to a seasonal format in recent months, and Rare its now ushering in its second season, which features a wide array of new content and is available today. Much like the first season, there's an insane amount of content here which comes with new world events, customisation items, and a whole...
News Time-Bending JRPG Cris Tales Heads To Xbox Series X This July
And you can download the demo right now
Update: We finally have a solid release date, as it's now been confirmed that the game will be arriving on July 20 for $39.99. It's going to be a great summer with this beautiful looking JRPG hitting the Xbox family! The absolutely stunning Cris Tales is set to make its arrival this July for Xbox Series X|S...
News These Three Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass Today (April 15)
They're blasting off into the Game Pass void
In case you'd forgotten, today marks the removal of three more games from the Xbox Game Pass library including Deliver Us The Moon, with a bunch of old EA Sports games also leaving EA Play tomorrow, April 16. Here are the three games set to leave before the end of the day on Game Pass:...
Rumour Xbox Looking To Publish AAA Game With 'An Ambitious Connected World'
"This particular one sounds extremely promising"
This past month has seen a gargantuan amount of Xbox rumours flying around. As we draw closer to E3 in June, we can probably expect more and more to surface, which makes separating the possible ones from the fake ones harder. A new one we've spotted is from a pretty reliable source, and suggests that...
News Wait, Are We Getting Some Metal Gear Solid News Next Week?
The teasing seems to suggest so
It seems like a lifetime since Metal Gear Solid V released, and since then news on the franchise has been low - outside of a poorly received Metal Gear Survive. But now it looks we could be getting something next week... maybe. The official Twitter account has seemingly teased an upcoming announcement, which could...
News Two More Of April 2021's Xbox Games With Gold Are Now Available
Lay down some serious carnage in run-and-gun action
You can now begin downloading the second batch of April 2021's Xbox Live Games With Gold titles (one day early!), which are the Xbox One game Truck Racing Championship and Xbox 360 game Hard Corps: Uprising. Both titles are available right now from the Microsoft Store and Xbox 360 Marketplace...
News Two More Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass (April 15)
Prepare to ruin everybody's day
It's Xbox Game Pass time! We've got another two games joining the service today - both of which are brand-new releases on console and/or the Windows 10 Store, with Rain On Your Parade also coming to the cloud. Here are the new games you can download with Xbox Game Pass today: Rain On Your Parade (Console, PC,...
Talking Point Xbox Fans Really Want The Simpsons Hit & Run Made Backwards Compatible, Do You?
Save me, Jebus!
No matter what your view is on gaming, it seems The Simpsons Hit & Run is a universally adored game - that's a fact. Nope, we won't hear otherwise. Despite releasing all the way back in 2003 (it's almost 20 years old!), fans still reminisce over this game on a regular basis. C'mon, how many times have you gone onto social media...
News Power Rangers: Battle For The Grid Is Getting Street Fighter DLC, Obviously
Hadouken!
Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid may have released back in 2019, but two years down the line it's still getting new content with a new pack coming on May 25. Oh, and that new content will see the game introducing a Street Fighter crossover, because why not? Both Ryu and Chun-Li from the Street Fighter universe will be playable...
News The Day Before Isn't Coming To Xbox Right Now, But There's Still Hope
The hype is strong for this MMO survival game
If you keep up with the PC gaming scene, you've probably noticed that upcoming MMO survival title The Day Before has been getting a lot of hype, with an IGN trailer getting over 2 million views in a matter of days earlier this week. Of course, the downside from our perspective is that it's only planned...
Feature The Best Free Demos You Can Download On Xbox One, Xbox Series X
There are over 100 free demos available!
The idea of a free demo is certainly a bit of a thing of the past in 2021 compared to ten or twenty years ago, but nevertheless there are still well over 100 free demos you can download on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. There's something for everyone too, from major AAA releases to hidden indie...
News Bad News, Assassin's Creed Valhalla's First Expansion Has Been Delayed
Seems travel restrictions have hit Valhalla, too
If you were gearing up to play Assassin's Creed Valhalla's first expansion on April 30, you're going to have to wait a little longer, as it will now release two weeks later on May 13. Wrath of the Druids is set to see the story take a short trip overseas to Ireland. With a new plot, missions, and...
News Become A Legendary Skater In OlliOlii World On Xbox This Winter
The third game in the OlliOlli series
Roll7 has today announced as part of the latest Nintendo Direct that OlliOlli World will be releasing for multiple platforms including Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S at some point this winter. The game is the third entry in the side-scrolling series, and will see you venturing to several lush skating...
PSA Balan Wonderworld’s Demo Is Being Delisted Today, In Case You’re Curious
Last chance to see what the fuss is about
Balan Wonderworld has come and gone fairly quickly, and hasn’t left a massive impact in its wake. We weren’t big fans of the game, and day one issues revolving around potential epileptic seizures didn’t help. In a strange turn, Square Enix has announced it will be pulling the demo from digital...
Random Former Halo Composer And His Dog Share TikTok Collaboration Of The Halo Theme
Good doggo!
Marty O'Donnell worked on the Halo series during the Bungie days, creating some of the iconic tunes we all know and love today. The legendary composer has now started his own TikTok channel, where he's shared a nostalgic rendition of the classic theme. Not only did O'Donnell play the Halo theme on his piano, but he was also joined by...
News Motorcycle Sim RiMS Racing Revs Onto Xbox Series X This August
Motorheads are wheelie going to like this
If you ever thought there was a lack of realistic motorcycle racing sims on Xbox, then RiMS Racing aims to rectify that on August 19, when it hits Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One. The racer will provide a unique experience, as players will be able to fully customise and tweak their bike for optimal...
News Pirate Action RPG King Of Seas Finally Sets Sail On Xbox This May
An epic adventure awaits you in a fantastic world
It was revealed earlier this year that Team17's upcoming pirate action RPG King of Seas would be releasing this May, and now we've got an official release date in the form of May 25th for Xbox One. We've also got a new release date trailer which you can see above, along with the news that the game...
Feature Rumour Roundup: The Hottest Xbox Rumours We've Seen In April 2021
Believe what you want to believe!
We're sometimes in a bit of a quandary when it comes to rumours here at Pure Xbox. What do you believe, and what don't you believe? And when there are so many rumours doing the rounds, which do you pick out to highlight? It's a problem that we've definitely faced with rumours in April 2021, as we've seen plenty of...
News Youtubers Life 2 Makes Its Way Onto Xbox Later This Year
Live the life of bliss... in your bedroom
If you were a fan of the first Youtubers Life then you’ll be happy to know a sequel is on its way to Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S sometime later this year with some substantial changes. To usher in the evolution of YouTube over the past few years since the original’s release, the sequel promises “new...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Hotfix 1.21 Aims To Fix Another Sizeable List Of Issues
Get ready for another update, folks
After the huge update late last month, CD Projekt Red has now released another patch for Cyberpunk 2077 on Xbox consoles, which again seeks to rectify an assortment of issues and stability fixes. Hotfix 1.21 focuses on the game's overall stability, whilst also addressing a variety of progression blocks that were...
News Xbox Live Gold Removal For Destiny 2 And Call Of Duty: Warzone May Take A Bit Longer
"We are working with the studios as the titles require an update"
After attempting to raise the price of Xbox Live Gold earlier this year, Microsoft quickly retracted that implementation following a huge critical backlash, later coming forward to say all free-to-play titles will no longer require a Gold membership. Since then, the removal of the...
News MLB The Show 21 Receives Heavy Xbox Advertising At Toronto Blue Jays Game
"Own the Show on Xbox"
The release of MLB The Show 21 on Xbox Game Pass is now less than a week away, and while it's obviously developed by PlayStation Studios, it's nevertheless getting a lot of marketing for Xbox consoles. Just recently, heavy advertising for the Xbox version of MLB The Show 21 has been spotted in the real-life MLB, with one...
News Blizzard Levels Up Its Arcade Collection With Two Free Games
Lost Vikings 2 and RPM Racing return
A few months ago, Blizzard surprised fans with the announcement of the Blizzard Arcade Collection. This three-in-one collection includes The Lost Vikings, Rock N Roll Racing and Blackthorne for $19.99 USD. If you were hoping for a little bit more bang for your buck, Blizzard has now updated this retro package...
News Free-To-Play Shooter Warframe Is Now Optimised For Xbox Series X
The latest game to receive a next-gen upgrade
The time has arrived! The team behind the free-to-play co-op shooter Warframe announced recently that the game would be optimised for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S very soon, and now the upgrade is officially live. Warframe is now playable at up to 4K resolution at 60fps with new dynamic lighting,...
News Xbox Wins Award For Series X 'Power Your Dreams' Marketing Campaign
Congratulations!
Last year saw Xbox launch the 'Power Your Dreams' campaign, in an effort to fully sell the potential of the Xbox Series X. If the console constantly being out of stock wasn't enough of an indication it's performing well, then maybe an award will do the trick? Josh Munsee, the senior marketing manager at Xbox, revealed that the...
Video Here's A Deep Dive Into Hood: Outlaws & Legends' Brutal Gameplay
It could be a sleeper hit
It seems to be coming in under the radar, but Hood: Outlaws & Legends arrives on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S as soon as next month, and Focus Home Interactive has dropped an extensive look into the game. The multiplayer centred action game is a new take on the Robin Hood story, pitting two teams of four against each...
News New Subnautica: Below Zero Trailer Introduces Us To Its Weird And Wonderful World
Somewhere beyond the sea
The much anticipated follow up to Subnautica arrives on May 14, and a new cinematic trailer reminds us of the weird underwater world we'll get to experience again in Subnautica: Below Zero. Set after the events of the first game, the latest installment will have players diving and crafting their way to uncover the mystery...
News NieR Replicant Is Getting Some Cool, Free NieR: Automata DLC
2B or not 2B
A lot of fans were introduced to the world of NieR through NieR: Automata, and to remember that phenomenal title, the upcoming NieR Replicant will be getting some downloadable content dedicated to the game. Leaked via a Microsoft Store listing, the
Video EA Reveals Side-By-Side Comparison For The Mass Effect Remaster Trilogy
See how much better the Legendary Edition will look
We're fast creeping up on the release of the highly anticipated Mass Effect Legendary Edition on May 14, but before then, EA and BioWare have started the hype train rolling with a bunch of gameplay and details over the past few days. The latest bit of marketing has arrived in the form of an...
News Xbox Game Pass Now Has Amazon Alexa Support In The US
Alexa, download more games for me
As if Xbox Game Pass wasn't accessible enough, it's been revealed that Amazon Alexa is getting integration with the service to make it an even easier experience, launching initially in the US with further rollouts in the near future. According to The Verge, users will be able to use an Alexa applicable device...
News CDPR Says It's 'Convinced' It Can Make Cyberpunk 2077 A Game To Be Proud Of
There are no plans to abandon it
We're all well aware of the rocky launch suffered by Cyberpunk 2077 late last year, and since then, developer CD Projekt has started releasing a series of patches to try and fix technical issues with the game. The team has a big job to get the game up to scratch on last-gen consoles specifically, but speaking to...
News MLB The Show 21 Is Now Available To Preload With Xbox Game Pass
Get ready to play ball next week
Ready to play ball? MLB The Show 21 marks the series' debut on Xbox consoles next Tuesday, April 20th, and the PlayStation Studios title is now available to preload with pre-orders and for Xbox Game Pass members. To access the Xbox Game Pass pre-load specifically, you'll need to head into the Xbox Game Pass app on...
News Several Ubisoft Titles On Xbox Are Shutting Their Servers In 2021
Say goodbye to those Rainbow Six Vegas maps
Get playing any Tom Clancy games you have in your backlog from the Xbox 360 days, as Ubisoft has confirmed it will be closing down the servers for multiple games at some point this year. The news was spotted on Resetera, and highlights that three Tom Clancy titles across the Xbox systems will be closing...
News WRC 10 Launches This September For Xbox, Watch The Reveal Trailer
Celebrating 50 years of the competition
Nacon has today announced (and shared a trailer for) the next entry in the popular World Rally Championship series entitled WRC 10, arriving on September 2 for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. This version is celebrating 50 years of the competition it's based on, featuring a retrospective mode in...
News Xbox Fans Are Saving Money On Xbox Game Pass Using EA Play Codes
These are some pretty huge savings
Looking to save big on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate? There's always the Xbox Game Pass conversion trick if you're a new member, but if you're already subscribed to the service, EA Play can also help with some huge savings. Xbox fans in the UK have been documenting this on HotUKDeals, highlighting that a 12 month...
News Got An Xbox Controller With Drift Issues? Lawyers Are Reportedly Interested In Buying Them
Cash in on your misfortune
There's been a long running legal battle surrounding drift issues with the Xbox One and Xbox Elite Wireless Controllers, but we haven't heard much in a while. However, a recently shared email from lawyers involved with the case seems to suggest they're building evidence by purchasing faulty controllers from Xbox users. As...
News It Looks Like The Next BioShock Will Be An Open World Game
Numerous job listings suggest so
It's already been confirmed that developer Cloud Chamber will be helming the next BioShock entry, with a team comprised of series veterans. While we still don't have concrete details on what that experience will be, recently discovered job listings have found out some interesting details - most notably how the game...
Deals 90+ Games Added To This Week's Xbox Sales (April 13-20)
To go alongside the Xbox Spring Sale 2021
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! This week's selection features discounts on over 90 games across Deals with Gold and Spotlight Sales, with the Xbox Spring Sale 2021 still taking centre stage until it ends this Thursday. We've highlighted a few of the most notable Xbox games offers in this...
Random This Official Halo And Mario Artwork Is The Crossover We Didn't Know We Needed
It's a me, Master Chief!
There's been a lot of buzz already this week that Microsoft and Nintendo could be collaborating together on something. Well, the official Halo Instagram account has only added fuel to the fire with this new artwork, which can only be described as a massive tease. The art, which is beautifully drawn, features many iconic...
Talking Point Final Fantasy VII Remake's Exclusivity Window Is Up, Will We Hear Anything?
It almost seems like a 'when' rather than an 'if'
Over the weekend, Final Fantasy VII Remake's exclusivity window on PlayStation officially ended, and Square Enix is now technically free to push the game onto other platforms. The question now posed is what will happen with the game, and will it make its way onto Xbox consoles eventually? We don't...
