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News EA Unveils The Cover Of EA Sports PGA Tour: Road To The Masters
The Masters will be exclusive to EA's game
EA made the surprise announcement last week that it was bringing back the EA Sports PGA Tour series as a "next-gen golf game" currently in development, and we've already been treated to a look at its cover! As you can see above, it's focused around the Masters Tournament, which will be exclusive. This...
News Relive The Classic Alex Kidd In Miracle World DX On Xbox Series X This June
A blast from the past
If you're old school like us here at Pure Xbox, you may remember the classic Alex Kidd in Miracle World on the SEGA Master System. If not, you're in for a treat, as the classic platformer is getting a new coat of paint and heading to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One on June 24. Featuring all the classic levels fans have grown to...
News Lady Dimitrescu Fans, You'll Be Happy To Know Resident Evil Village Will Have A Photo Mode
The social media sensation
Oops! It looks like Capcom accidentally revealed Resident Evil Village will have a photo mode, as part of an unfiltered gameplay demonstration that dropped over the Easter weekend. Recently, IGN posted a small segment of the game running on a PS4, and one moment showcases said photo mode. During one particular scene with...
News Crysis Remastered Has Received An Xbox Series X Update
Along with a new features
The latest Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S upgrade has arrived in the form of last year's Crysis Remastered, which hasn't been optimised for next-gen, but nevertheless has been improved for the new systems. Crysis Remastered on both consoles features three different options in the form of 'RayTracing', Quality mode and...
News Comical Cloud Simulator Rain On Your Parade Is Now Available To Preload With Xbox Game Pass
Summer rains, you can never predict them
If you thought video games couldn't get weirder, we have one coming to Xbox Game Pass on April 15 which has you controlling a cloud and literally raining on people's parades! The comical Rain on Your Parade may not be out yet, but you can preload it through Game Pass or by pre-ordering now. Set across 50...
Hands On Kaze And The Wild Masks Feels Like A Donkey Kong Spiritual Successor On Xbox
And it's simply delightful
Easter has come and gone in a flash. I've consumed an unhealthy amount of chocolate and played a substantial amount of games. One that kept catching my eye on the store was Kaze and The Wild Masks, a lovely looking 2D platformer. After having played Balan Wonderworld for the past few weeks, I needed something to reignite...
News Phil Spencer Is 'Looking Forward' To What Xbox Has To Share At E3
"Glad to see the game industry coming together again"
Yesterday we got word that not only would E3 be returning for 2021 in a digital format, but Xbox would be one of the attendees. It's got a lot of people excited, including Xbox head, Phil Spencer. After the news was revealed, Spencer took to Twitter to share his thoughts on Xbox being on the...
News The New Forza Motorsport Will Soon Be Getting A Free Playtest
Get ahead of the competition
We were introduced to a new Forza Motorsport entry for Xbox last year, and now Turn 10 Studios has revealed that some fans will be able to access a playtest "soon", with more playtests to come in the months ahead. In a recent Forza Monthly stream, the game's creative director, Chris Esaki, announced that fans will be...
News Xbox Apparently Has Some 'Really Interesting' Partnerships In The Works
Exciting times ahead
It's been an excellent period for Xbox - with the brand seemingly stronger than ever right now thanks to acquisitions and partnerships with companies like Bethesda and EA. According to Windows Central editor Jez Corden, Xbox's publishing arm won't be slowing down, either. He recently shared a somewhat cryptic tweet, mentioning...
News Sea Of Thieves Season Two Begins Next Week With Menacing Forts And Funky Emotes
Yo-ho, a pirate's life for me
Sea of Thieves recently introduced seasons, dramatically changing up how players interact with the game. After a successful Season One, Rare has announced that Season Two will be underway beginning on April 15. Very little is known about the season so far, but a short teaser trailer has provided us some juicy details...
News Good News Achievement Hunters, Mass Effect Legendary Edition Will Streamline Its Cheevies
Achievement unlocked
EA has dropped a motherload of Mass Effect Legendary Edition details today, but one that some specific Xbox fans are going to love is how BioWare is planning to streamline achievements across the three games. Achievement hunters will be happy to know brand-new achievements are being added to the trilogy. But not only that,...
News MLB The Show 21 Coming To Xbox Game Pass Was MLB's Decision, Says Sony
"MLB decided to bring the franchise to more players and baseball fans"
We ended last week with the huge news that MLB The Show 21, a title developed by Sony, would be arriving into Xbox Game Pass on its launch. It appears the shock decision was made by MLB, not Sony. A spokesperson has reportedly revealed to Inverse that "MLB decided to bring the
News IO Interactive's 007 Game Will Usher In An 'Original James Bond For The Gaming Industry'
"This felt really, really important for us"
When IO Interactive announced it was working on a James Bond game (simply titled Project 007, for now), we couldn't think of a better developer to be at the helm. After three incredible Hitman entries, it seems like it's in capable hands. What's even more reassuring is how the developers have promised this...
Video Here's 10 Minutes Of Gameplay From The Mass Effect Trilogy Remaster
And a whole bunch of new details
The highly-anticipated release of Mass Effect Legendary Edition is just around the corner on May 14th, which is remastering the first three Mass Effect games, and we've been treated to loads of new footage and details. IGN has provided the ten minutes of gameplay above, which delves into a performance preview...
News Battletoads Developer Is Working With An 'Established IP' On An 'Exciting New Project'
Wonder what it could be?
Dlala Studios developed the excellent Battletoads for Xbox Game Studios last year, and now the company appears to be working on its next title, which will reportedly be based on an established IP. The studio, which was responsible for bringing Rare's loveable characters back to life last year, has published some job...
News Zombie Army 4 Is Getting A Free Xbox Series X Upgrade Alongside Its Game Pass Addition
Arriving on the same day
If the news of Zombie Army 4: Dead War coming to Xbox Game Pass wasn't exciting enough, developer Rebellion has announced that a free next-gen upgrade will be arriving alongside its addition this week. Scheduled to hit Xbox Game Pass on April 8, the free update will allow Xbox Series X|S owners to benefit fro
News Another Ten Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass Soon (April 15-16)
Don't worry, most are old EA Sports titles
Update: Microsoft has revealed that in addition to the original three games that were announced recently, another seven will be leaving EA Play soon in the form of various old Madden and NHL titles. We've added them to the table below. Original story: Microsoft has unveiled the next set of three games...
News These Eight Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (April 8-20)
The latest batch of titles
The latest batch of Xbox Game Pass titles has arrived! Microsoft has today unveiled another 8 games coming to the service soon - some of which we already knew about, and some surprises including the return of GTA V! Here's a list of what's on the way in the near future: Date Game Platform April 8 Grand Theft Auto...
News E3 Returns This June With A Digital Only Event, Xbox Will Be In Attendance
Along with multiple other companies
E3 will return for 2021 in the form of a digital event, and Xbox has been confirmed to be one of the attendees, along with a host of other companies. The event will run from June 12 until June 15, and along with Xbox, it will feature appearances from Nintendo, Capcom, Konami, Ubisoft, Take-Two Interactive, Warner...
Review Outriders - People Can Fly's Looter Shooter Soars Into Action
Riders on the Storm
People Can Fly's Outriders does not, we think it's fair to say, get off to the grandest of starts. Kicking off with a prologue that showcases all of its weakest elements at once - the janky cutscenes, buggy facial animations and duff dialogue, it's an introduction to a brand new IP that had us pretty worried if we're being...
PSA You Can Now Preload The Resident Evil Re:Verse Open Beta
Get prepped ahead of its launch later this week
Resident Evil Re:Verse has an open beta launching this Thursday, but you can get ahead of the crowds by downloading the client now, ready for when it goes live later this week. Running from April 8 to April 11, everyone will have the opportunity to test out the new multiplayer focused game,
News Xbox Series S Was Reportedly March's Best-Selling Console In India
Let's hope it continues
With the price point of the Xbox Series S being considerably lower than the Xbox Series X, it was only a matter of time before it started to gain momentum. It seems that's beginning to happen in India, following a solid March for Xbox. According to IGN India, the publication spoke to many retailers in the country who all...
Deals 70+ Games Added To This Week's Xbox Sales (April 6-13)
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 70 games across Deals with Gold and Spotlight Sales, with the ongoing Xbox Spring Sale 2021 obviously taking centre stage for now. We've highlighted a few of the most notable Xbox games offers in this week's...
News Ubisoft Needs 'Just A Bit Longer' Before Showing Far Cry 6 Gameplay
"We have exciting content to show"
Unfortunately it's been quite a while since we last heard anything about Ubisoft's upcoming Far Cry 6, which was delayed indefinitely back in October 2020, but hopefully we're going to be getting some gameplay footage soon. That's according to game design director Ted Timmins, who was asked on Twitter when we'd...
Feature These Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (April 6 - 9)
Here's what's on the way
Welcome to your weekly Xbox roundup! We're looking at a very quiet few days for new releases, with just a few indie games scheduled for the week ahead, although hopefully we'll hear of some extra Game Pass additions soon. Here's what's coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One this week: New Xbox Releases (April 6 - 9):...
News Microsoft To Reportedly Host 'What's Next For Gaming' Event Soon
But keep expectations in check
The rumours are out and about again! You might remember that back in early February, it was reported that Microsoft had a "What's New For Gaming" event to be held on March 23rd. But instead, the Xbox Indie Showcase took its place. That event is reportedly still planned, however - at least according to Mary Jo Foley...
News It Looks Like Destroy All Humans! Might Be Coming To Xbox Game Pass
If a recent store listing is any indication
We might be totally off base about this one, but we wanted to give you a heads up anyway! According to some recent evidence, it looks like the remake of classic Xbox game Destroy All Humans! might be coming to Xbox Game Pass. Twitter user and frequent Microsoft Store leaker WalkingCat highlighted over the...
News Halo Infinite's First Esports Event Has Been 'Locked In'
More details will be shared this summer
It seems like the development cycle of Halo Infinite is in a good place, with Microsoft and 343 Industries' Halo Esports lead, Tahir “Tashi” Hasandjekic, recently confirming the first competitive event for the next entry has been locked in. It's apparently got a date and venue, will be run by Esports...
Soapbox Deep Rock Galactic Is One Of Xbox’s Most Hidden Gems, And It’s In Game Pass
Sometimes the best things are right under your nose
One of the best things about Xbox Game Pass will always be finding titles you had no idea about, or diving into genres that hold no appeal to you but somehow manage to resonate. Deep Rock Galactic has ticked both of those boxes for me, and I've been having an absolute blast discovering this hidden...
News Outriders Is Off To A Promising, But Turbulent Start On Xbox Game Pass
The team is working hard to stabilise the servers
The release of Square Enix's co-op RPG shooter Outriders was highly anticipated earlier this week, and perhaps a little too highly anticipated, as the team has been working very hard to try and stabilise the game's servers. Unfortunately, that's led to quite a bit of negative feedback on the...
Pick One Which Of These Classic Rare Games Is Your Favourite?
Remember, you can only pick one!
It's time for another round of Pick One! This week, to celebrate a bunch of classic Rare games (and others!) being added to the cloud for the first time, we're taking a look back at some of these beloved titles. Which is your favourite? Remember, you can only pick one! Let's take a look at what we're working with:...
Reaction Xbox Game Pass Has Become A Gold Mine For Sports Fans
It's a pretty incredible selection
Well, well, well! Have you recovered from yesterday's news yet? We were hit with the absolute bombshell (seriously, we had to do a triple-take to make sure it wasn't an April Fools' joke) that Sony's MLB The Show 21 would be coming to Xbox Game Pass on day one of launch - yes, a PlayStation Studios title entering...
Deals The Best Bargains In The Xbox Spring Sale 2021
Amazing games with huge discounts!
The Xbox Spring Sale 2021 is here! This year's sale features discounts on over 600 games, bundles and add-ons, available from (technically) Friday, April 2nd through Thursday, April 15th. Below, we've picked out some of the very best bargains available in the Xbox Spring Sale 2021, allowing you to pick up some...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 3rd)
It's all about Outriders for us
Welcome to this Easter weekend! Again, there's loads to be keeping us busy over the next few days, including a couple of new Xbox Game Pass releases (Outriders, anyone?), another batch of Free Play Days titles, an open beta for EA's upcoming Knockout City, and of course, the
News Microsoft Is Giving Away Free Gift Cards For The Xbox Spring Sale 2021
Update: A new batch has been sent out!
Update (Sat 3rd Apr, 2021 01:30 BST): Missed out on the first batch of gift cards? Microsoft is now sending out another batch to select Xbox users via direct message - across many more regions. We've seen reports that users in the US are getting anything from $5-10 gift cards, users in certain European...
News Ghostrunner's Xbox Series X Upgrade Is Still On The Way, But Not Until The End Of The Year
But there's plenty more content in the meantime
Ghostrunner launched last year and even on the Xbox One it was a beautiful cyberpunk game. But with it's fast paced combat, it demanded a next-gen upgrade. This was confirmed to be coming, however the roadmap for the game's 2021 plans signal it's still a ways off. As reported by Gematsu, an outline of...
News Sorry Everyone, LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Will No Longer Be Launching This Spring
Noooooooooooo!
LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga was originally scheduled to be hitting Xbox this Spring, but TT Games has announced the game will no longer be meeting that release window, with no new date in sight. In a statement to fans, the developer said it hopes it will be "the biggest and best-ever LEGO game", but unfortunately, this...
News Watch Dogs: Legion Is Adding A 60FPS Mode For Xbox Series X
It's currently in development for next-gen consoles
If you've ever played Watch Dogs: Legion on Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S, you'll know that it looks visually fantastic (with ray tracing!), but there's one big downside - it only runs at 30 frames per-second on the consoles. Since release, Ubisoft has been pestered with requests for a 60 frames...
News Incredibly, Sony Is Bringing MLB The Show 21 To Xbox Game Pass
Arriving on the day of launch this month
April Fools' Day is over, folks! Microsoft has announced that Sony is bringing its upcoming PlayStation Studios baseball title MLB The Show 21 to Xbox Game Pass on the day of release - April 20. Incredible! The game will be available for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S when it arrives in just a few...
Talking Point Should Xbox Continue Its Games With Gold Initiative?
It's becoming a tough sell
Xbox's Games With Gold announcements often seem to be met with similar feelings these days - disappointment. There's no denying that it's delivered some great games and everyone's tastes won't line up with one another, but the general feeling seems to be largely negative on the whole, especially since the emergence of Xbox...
News EA's FIFA 21 & NHL 21 Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass Very Soon
As part of the EA Play program
We've got some great news for fans of EA's sports titles! It was revealed recently that NHL 21 would be coming to EA Play in April, and now we've got a date - April 12 - while the mega popular FIFA 21 will also be joining EA Play this May, and both will be available at no extra charge with your Xbox Game Pass Ultimate...
Deals Xbox Spring Sale 2021 Now Live, 600+ Games Discounted
Hope you've been saving up for Easter!
The Xbox Spring Sale 2021 is here! This year's sale features discounts on over 600 games, bundles and add-ons, available from (technically) Friday, April 2nd through Thursday, April 15th. Below, we've highlighted just some of the biggest games included in the sale (of course, there are many others to...
News Tony Hawk Might Be The Best Use Of 120FPS So Far On Xbox Series X
"Switching to performance mode is tremendous"
It's been a strange old week for Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2 on Xbox Series X, and while Activision has come in for a lot of flack for various reasons, there's no doubt that the next-gen upgrade for the game is pretty darn good.
News Dying Light 2 Plans To Feature Ray Tracing On Xbox Series X
And it should last you over 20 hours
We (finally) got a small taste of some new gameplay footage for Dying Light 2 a couple of weeks ago, and now the game's developer, Techland, has revealed a few more details about the game in an interview with Wccftech. The team only t
News Dirt 5 Brings The Noise In The New Uproar Content Pack
By bringing back some classic cars
Codemasters has unleashed a new Uproar Content Pack for Dirt 5, which delivers new cars, career events, customisation options and more for £9.99 (or £8.99 for Xbox Game Pass members). Additionally, Amplified Edition or Year One Upgrade owners can download it for free. The pack brings across four cars from the...
News Phil Spencer Celebrates Seven Years As The Head Of Xbox
Happy anniversary, Phil!
Phil Spencer, the man behind the shift in Xbox over the past generation is now celebrating having been the head of the company for the past seven years. As we all know, the beginning of the Xbox One era was a dark time for the company, and many fans were beginning to question their loyalty to the console. It all seemed as...
News Dead Or Alive Series Director Parts Ways With Koei Tecmo
"I worked on Dead or Alive for 16 years"
Yohei Shimbori, who has worked on the Dead or Alive series since 2004, has left Koei Tecmo after 16 years. Shimbori announced news of his departure in a tweet, which when translated explains that as of today he has officially left the company. He managed to work on ten games in the series over the 16 years...
News Maneater Is Getting Its First DLC Expansion On Xbox This Summer
With two new episodes and an entirely new region
The excellent open-world action-RPG (ShARkPG) Maneater is getting its very first DLC expansion this summer across Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, introducing two new episodes and an entirely new region. Entitled "Maneater: Truth Quest", the DLC will expand the game's story and "take...
News Season 6 Of Halo: The Master Chief Collection Lands Next Week
Get ready, Spartans!
Halo: The Master Chief Collection is still going strong and doing a mighty fine job of bridging the gap to Halo Infinite. On April 7 the game will enter Season 6, which brings new unlockables, accessories, and more. 100 new tiers will be available to rank through on the Season Pass and it's said to also bring "brand new back...
News You Can Check Out Knockout City’s Open Beta On Xbox This Weekend
And earn exclusive gear for the full game
Knockout City had been confirmed to have a closed cross-play beta this weekend, but EA has decided to share a bit of good will this Easter and open it up to all players in all regions on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One. Running between April 2 - April 4, various playlists will be available during the timeframe...
