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News Reports Suggest This Year's Call Of Duty Will Be Called 'Vanguard'
And it'll be set during World War 2
There have been various reports flying around about this year's Call of Duty game over the past few days, and it looks very possible that the game is going to be titled "Call of Duty WW2: Vanguard". Details about the game have been reported by Modern Warzone, as well as Eurogamer and
News You Could Win An Outriders Themed Xbox Series X|S Controller
Feeling lucky?
Next week sees the arrival of the co-op sci-fi shooter, Outriders. As previously announced, it'll be launching on Xbox Game Pass on day one. To celebrate its arrival, the game's developer People Can Fly has teamed up with @POPeART_ to bring some of his stunning Xbox Series X|S custom controller designs to life.
News Back 4 Blood May Be Delayed, But We Have Some Juicy New Gameplay Footage
It's looking so good!
This past week's Future Games Show had numerous fantastic games to show off, one of which was the recently delayed Back 4 Blood. It's made the delay that tiny bit worse just seeing how great it looks in action. We got a good look
News Forget Halo, Lawn Mowing Simulator Is The Game We've Been Waiting For
Phwoar, it even has licensed lawn mowers
You might have seen our sister site Nintendo Life highlighting a couple of terrible lawn mower games on Nintendo Switch earlier this month, but on Xbox, we only get the best. That's why Phil Spencer has worked his magic to bring us Lawn Mowing Simulator, which conjured up quite the buzz at yesterday's Xbox...
News Ready Your Wallets, The Xbox Spring Sale 2021 Begins Very Soon
Featuring deals on hundreds of games
It's almost time for the annual Xbox Spring Game Sale, and Microsoft has confirmed over the past 24 hours that the sale will officially begin on Friday, April 2nd, although we're assuming the deals will actually go live on the Thursday evening. Microsoft says that you'll be able to get up to 75% off on hundreds...
News Tony Hawk's Xbox Series X Upgrade Is Having Major Crashing Issues
Update: Activision confirms it's working on a fix
Update: Activision has now confirmed to Eurogamer that it is "aware" of the issues and "working to fix." Original story: The Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S upgrade for Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2 officially launched on the consoles yesterday, but unfortunately it's been suffering with consistent...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 27th)
It's a co-op kind of weekend for us
Welcome to the weekend! We're spoilt for choice with what to play on Xbox (once again) over the next few days, with five new Xbox Game Pass titles to check out, some amazing Free Play Days selections along with a free trial weekend for
News Yakuza Producer Wants To Remaster Binary Domain With 'A Few Changes'
"I'd like to make some changes that I couldn't make at the time"
Binary Domain was an incredible third-person shooter on the Xbox 360. It was way ahead of its time with truly satisfying combat, as robots shattered to pieces from your firepower. Almost ten years after its release, the Yakuza series' producer has said he would love to remaster the...
News Halo Infinite Will Support Virtual Surround Sound As A Series First
Sounds neat
343 Industries has released another Halo Infinite blog, this time detailing the game's audio, and after reading through, it sounds like you're going to want to pick up a nice pair of headphones. The extensive rundown details the time and effort that has been put into the game's audio, and how delivering the series' best sound has been a...
News Microsoft Highlights Over 20 Indie Games Coming To Xbox Game Pass
We've got some great titles on the way
Today's Xbox Indie Showcase was very busy to say the least, and Xbox Game Pass played a starring role in the show, with loads of games announced as coming to the service at some point in the future. Microsoft couldn't actually fit most of the announcements in, and so above, you'll find an overview of (nearly)...
Roundup Here's What Was Revealed At March 2021's Xbox Indie Showcase
Missed the event? Here's a recap
Weren't able to catch the Xbox Indie Showcase earlier today? No worries! You can always go back and watch the on-demand version for yourself, complete with a rundown of announcements over at our live blog. If you don't fancy watching it all the way through (it's LONG!), we've also detailed all the important reveals...
Poll How Would You Grade March 2021's Xbox Indie Showcase?
Give us your vote
The dust is now beginning to settle on today's very long Xbox Indie Showcase event, which gave us a look at over 100 games from a wide range of developers, including some exclusive reveals and Xbox Game Pass announcements! If you haven't had a chance to watch it yet, you can catch the full four-hour show over at our live blog...
News Second Extinction Is Shooting Its Way To Xbox Game Pass This April
Big map. Big dinosaurs. Big guns.
We've been excited about the upcoming online FPS Second Extinction for a while now, and we're even more excited today because the game has officially been announced as coming to Xbox Game Pass on April 28! The game will also be launching as part of Xbox Game Preview that same day, and takes the form of an intense...
News Rust Console Edition Will Officially Arrive On Xbox This May
Yes, we've got a date!
There's been a lot of excitement surrounding the upcoming release of Rust Console Edition for Xbox, and while we didn't get an official date as part of the Xbox Indie Showcase today, it's been announced separately as May 21! The game is already available to pre-order on the Microsoft Store in three different versions -...
News Nobody Saves The World Is A Colourful Open-World RPG Coming To Xbox Game Pass
Coming out "soon-ish"
DrinkBox, the team behind the incredible Guacamelee! series, has announced Nobody Saves The World, a colourful open-world RPG coming to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC via Game Pass. As Nobody, players will be able to transform into a variety of forms, using their unique abilities to complete variety of quests and puzzles...
News The Highly Rated Art Of Rally Is Driving Onto Xbox Game Pass
"Race in the golden era of rally"
If you're a keen Steam user on PC then you'll have probably run into indie gem Art of Rally at some point, as it boasts "overwhelmingly positive" reviews on the platform, and now it's coming to Xbox Game Pass later this year. The game will be available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, and features a...
News Cute Fishing RPG Moonglow Bay Washes Up On Xbox Game Pass Later This Year
Just keep swimming
If you're looking for an RPG with a little less edge, the cute and colourful Moonglow Bay is docking on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One via Game Pass later this year. As a newcomer to the fishing community, you'll slowly nurture your fishing skills, complete quests, and collect over 100 species of fish over the course of your...
News Explosive FPS Exomecha Drops Onto Xbox Consoles This August
And it'll be free-to-play
Kicking off the Xbox Indie Showcase we had EXOMECHA, a fast paced free-to-play competitive multiplayer game coming to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC this August.. The latest gameplay trailer looks like a concoction of Transformers, Crysis and Titanfall. If that doesn't sound like a recipe for success, then we don't know...
Video Watch The Xbox Indie Showcase Livestream Here!
Reveals, Game Pass news & more!
Update: The show is now over, but you can see the full roundup here at Pure Xbox! Original story: Welcome! Today's special Xbox Indie Showcase is being presented in partnership with Twitch, and will feature over 100 games from independent developers, including new trailers and gameplay for more than 25 games. You...
News It Only Launched Today, But You Can Already Get EA's It Takes Two For £18
This is a scorching UK deal
It's not very often that we conjure up individual articles on specific deals here at Pure Xbox, but this is an absolutely scorching one. EA's highly-rated It Takes Two launched on Xbox today, and you can already get it for less than £18. The deal comes courtesy of UK retailer ShopTo, which is offering the game in...
News It Takes Two's First Level Is Free For Everyone Who Downloads The Friend's Pass
Nobody gets left behind
It Takes Two launches today and if you're still on the fence, anyone who downloads the Friend's Pass is able to play through the first level completely free. As highlighted on the Microsoft Store page, the Friend's Pass enables you to join a friend along for the adventure, provided they have a full copy of It Takes Two. The...
Rumour Square Enix Has Another Batch Of Games Coming To Xbox Game Pass
"It's an open secret in the industry"
You might have seen over the past 24 hours that a rumour has been doing the rounds on social media about more Square Enix games possibly coming to Xbox Game Pass, and specifically more than six of them. Yesterday, out of the blue, IGN Korea stated (in a Google Translated comment) that "it is an open secret in...
PSA Balan Wonderworld’s Final Boss Could Trigger An Epileptic Seizure If The Game Is Unpatched
Be careful, folks
If you’re picking up Balan Wonderworld this weekend, be warned - the final boss has a series of flashing lights which could provoke an epileptic fit in those susceptible if the game is left unpatched. As reported by Game Informer’s Liana Ruppert, who is an epileptic sufferer herself, scenes of the final boss have appeared on...
Feature 10 Games We Hope To See At Today's Xbox Indie Showcase
What are you hoping for?
We have an exciting day ahead of us with the Xbox Indie Showcase! This week has been fairly quiet in terms of Xbox news (so far), so we're betting Microsoft has some fun things in store for us. It's already been confirmed that over 100 games will be shown at the presentation, and we already know some of them - S.T.A.L.K.E.R...
News Sea Of Thieves Wins 2021 BAFTA Award For Best 'Evolving Game'
Congratulations to the team at Rare
Rare's Sea of Thieves recently celebrated its third anniversary, and now, to top it off - this unique pirate sandbox has been recognised as the 'Best Evolving Game' of 2020 at this year's BAFTAs. It managed to fend off other titles such as Destiny 2, No Man's Sky and
Roundup Here's What Was Revealed At The Future Games Show Spring Showcase 2021
Every Xbox game highlighted in the show
Today marked the return of the Future Games Show with its Spring Showcase 2021, featuring a massive range of reveals and new trailers for upcoming Xbox games. Below, we've highlighted all the Xbox specific trailers that were shown as part of the event, so you can get a good overview of what you missed if you...
Video Watch The Future Games Show Spring Showcase 2021 Here
Featuring world premieres and exclusive announcements
Update: The show has now finished, but you can check out our full roundup here at Pure Xbox. Original story: Welcome to the Future Games Show Spring Showcase 2021! Today's stream will profile over 40 games from over 30 publishers and developers, and will feature world premieres, developer...
News Stellaris: Console Edition Has Warped Onto Xbox Series X With An Optimised Update
Boldly going where no game has gone before
Stellaris: Console Edition has received an Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S patch, which jettisons the game into a new generation with improved visuals and frame rates. Through Smart Delivery, fans will be able to upgrade the game for free from today, complete with multiple improvements. The trailer...
News Heavy Metal Rogue-Lite Rising Hell Arrives On Xbox This May
Get ready to rock 'n roll!
While we sit here and remain sad that a Brütal Legend sequel will most likely never be commissioned, Tahoe Games has announced that it's new rogue-lite, Rising Hell, will be coming to Xbox One this May. Fans of the music genre, or even rogue-lites in general, will no doubt be enticed by the devilish world Rising Hell has...
Feature You Can Play The Entire Yakuza Series On Xbox From Today, And Here's Why You Should
Just do it!
It's official! From today you can now play every mainline Yakuza entry on Xbox and there's never been a better time to dive in. From the melodramatic intensity of Yakuza 0, all the way to the over-the-top nature of Yakuza: Like A Dragon - the series has something for everyone. Outside of the latter, they're all on Xbox Game Pass, too,...
Video Here's 10 Minutes Of MLB The Show 21 Gameplay On Xbox Series X
As you'd expect, it's looking great
We've seen various hype packages for the upcoming release of MLB The Show 21 on Xbox in recent weeks, but now courtesy of IGN, we've finally been able to lay eyes on around 10 minutes of raw Xbox Series X gameplay. The video above features an interview with Sony San Diego gameplay designer Ramone Russell, who...
News Biomutant's Latest Trailer Boasts Over The Top Combat And Colourful Visuals
I know kung-fu
THQ Nordic has released a new trailer for Biomutant ahead of its May 25 launch, this time taking a deeper look into the game's combat. In a pretty explosive trailer, both in terms of combat and its colourful visuals, the sheer variety of options in battles seems fairly impressive. From devastating guns, to close quarter John Wick...
News Back 4 Blood Has Been Delayed Until October
Don't worry, it's not been left 4 dead
Turtle Rock Studios has announced that the upcoming cooperative horror shooter Back 4 Blood will no longer be releasing in June, and instead will be targeting a new date of October 12. The spiritual successor to Left 4 Dead has received a delay of four months to ensure the game is the "best it can possibly be...
News Asterix & Obelix Come To Life In A Cartoon Beat 'Em Up This Fall
A retro throwback
If you grew up watching Asterix & Obelix, you'll be happy to know the pair are returning in yet another game - Slap Them All! Instead of being a 3D action platformer, the pair will be punching their way through goons in a colourful 2D beat 'em up when it hits Xbox One this Fall. Only a small teaser has been revealed so far,...
News Ninja Gaiden Collection Contains Sigma Games As 'Only Fragments' Remain Of Other Titles
"We couldn’t salvage them"
Ninja Gaiden Master Collection is set to arrive later this year, but does not include Ninja Gaiden Black or Ninja Gaiden II - definitely a bit of a disappointment for some fans - and now we know the reason why. As it stands, the collection comes bundled with Ninja Gaiden Sigma, Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2, and Ninja Gaiden 3:...
News Isonzo Brings Realistic WW1 Warfare To Xbox Series X Later This Year
It looks intense
M2H and BlackMill Games, the teams behind games such as Verdun and Tannenberg, have announced Isonzo - the latest entry in their WW1 series of games. It's coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One sometime later this year. Set across scenic vistas, you'll be plunged into brutal, realistic warfare on the Italian front. Unlike other...
News Microsoft Unveils Two Brand-New Xbox Series X Controllers
Electric Volt and Daystrike Camo
We've got a couple of new Xbox Wireless Controllers on the horizon! Microsoft has today announced that the 'Electric Volt' and 'Daystrike Camo' designs will be available to purchase on April 27 and May 4 respectively. Here's what Microsoft has to say about the two controllers: Electric Volt - April 27 ($64.99...
We're pretending we're Supermen again
We comprehensively reviewed Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2 back at launch and found it to be a superb return to form for the Birdman, but now we're doing things a little different with its upcoming Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S upgrade, as there are quite a few things to talk about in regards to the improvements...
News Halo Infinite Actor Suggests The Game Will Launch In November 2021
And reveals his unannounced character
You might remember last year that Halo Infinite mo-cap actor Bruce Thomas appeared to suggest the game would be ready for Spring 2021 - which obviously was false - and now another date has been suggested by another actor. This one sounds a bit more plausible, too. As part of the Fadam And Friends Podcast,...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (March 25-28)
Feel the thrill of the chase
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 a fantastic mix this week, including EA's recent Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit remaster, strategy game Sid...
News Five More Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass (March 25)
Embark on an epic journey across the wondrous world of Orsterra
It's Xbox Game Pass time! We've got another five games joining the service today, including another Yakuza game in Yakuza 6: The Song of Life, along with the very surprise inclusion of hit RPG, Octopath Traveler! Here are the new games you can download with Xbox Game Pass today:...
News Devolver Digital Teases New Game Reveal For Xbox's Indie Showcase
What could it be?
Tomorrow, Xbox is airing a special indie event in conjunction with Twitch, where it will showcase more than 100 games from independent developers around the world. One of the many publishers involved is Devolver Digital - known for Fall Guys and much more. As part of the event, it's now teased a brand new game reveal on social...
News Get Ready To Brave The Elements With Insurmountable On Xbox
It's a vertical limit
If you thought the roguelike genre had ran out of ideas, then get ready for a new one, as Insurmountable from developer ByteRockers' Games brings mountain climbing into the equation. It's expected to hit Xbox later this year. As you scale various mountains, you'll have to scavenge resources and deal with a variety of random...
News It Takes Two's High Review Scores Praised By Xbox Boss Phil Spencer
"I'm a huge fan of your focus on co-op gameplay"
Hazelight Studios' Josef Fares is a controversial character, but he sure knows how to make a great game. Following the huge success of the EA Originals title A Way Out in 2017, his team has hit gold again with the upcoming It Takes Two. The first reviews for the co-op adventure went live earlier...
News It's True, Marvel's Avengers Is A Very Good Upgrade On Xbox Series X
Better than PS5 in some areas
The free Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S upgrade for Marvel's Avengers arrived last week, and while the game itself has received somewhat of a lukewarm reception (to put it mildly), there's no doubt that this is a very, very good upgrade. Eurogamer's Digital Foundry has performed an analysis on the two new Xbox...
News Xbox Begins Unlocking Multiplayer For Free-To-Play Games
It's now in testing for Xbox Insiders
Microsoft dropped the big news on us back in January that it would be removing the Xbox Live Gold requirement for free-to-play games on Xbox in the near future, and now it's slowly being put into practice. Xbox Insiders in the Alpha and Alpha Skip-Ahead rings are beginning to test this as of today, and the...
News Scarlet Nexus Gets 20 Minutes Of Pure Gameplay During Live Stream
And it's looking great!
We recently found out that Scarlet Nexus will be gracing our Xbox systems on June 25, and now a Japanese live stream dedicated to the game has given us an unfiltered look at gameplay ahead of its release. While the video is in Japanese, fans will want to check out the various gameplay aspects of the game, and the live stream...
News Creepy RPG Sunshine Manor Slices Its Way Onto Xbox Later This Year
Filled with tons of 80s throwbacks
Here's an interesting one. Fossil Games has unveiled a trailer for its upcoming horror game, Sunshine Manor, which looks to be a disturbing 8-bit RPG horror game coming to Xbox One this Fall. It's actually a prequel to a 2016 game known as Camp Sunshine. We hadn't heard of it until today, but the trailer for...
Roundup Here’s What The Critics Are Saying About It Takes Two
What’s the word on the street?
After a very quiet first few months of releases, we finally have a new game in the shape of It Takes Two - a charming looking adventure game from Josef Fares, the creative mind behind A Way Out. We’re still working on bringing our review to you, but in the meantime, we’ve rounded up some thoughts from other...
News Hitman 3's New Seven Deadly Sins Expansion Launches Next Week
Inviting you back to Dubai
Hitman 3 has announced a new seven-part expansion called 'Seven Deadly Sins' that will launch next week on Tuesday, March 30, with the other six parts set to be released over time in content packs. The first chapter will take you to Dubai, "where coins are overflowing and new gameplay mechanics will tempt your own...
