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News Zombies Are Returning To Call Of Duty: Warzone
Get ready to fight the living and the dead
If you thought competing against other teams was bad, it looks as though Zombies are re-entering the fray in Call of Duty: Warzone according to the latest calling cards. As spotted originally by Eurogamer, the latest update for Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War has updated its calling cards with some new...
Feature These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox In March 2021
We're got a varied mix to look forward to!
The first couple of months of 2021 have been fairly quiet for new releases on Xbox, and March is continuing that trend for the most part, especially since Riders Republic, Outriders and the Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake have all been delayed. That said, there are still some big launches to look...
News GameStop Will Have The Xbox Series X In Stock Later Today
Keep an eye out
Update: As expected, these consoles went on sale earlier today. Hope you managed to get one! Original story: Yep, it's another Xbox Series X stock alert! GameStop has revealed that it will have a limited number of Xbox Series X and S consoles and bundles - online only - which are "coming soon" later today. Here's a look at the...
News Minecraft Dungeons Is Now Optimised For Xbox Series X
Including support for 120FPS
Minecraft Dungeons’s Flame of the Nether update is now live for Xbox, and it brings with it an array of upgrades for Xbox Series X|S owners. Along with the new content, gear, and enchantments outlined earlier this month, the Xbox Series X|S upgrade introduces features such as 120FPS support for the Xbox Series X, as...
News Bethesda Lawsuit Could Slow Down Microsoft’s ZeniMax Acquisition
All because of Fallout 4’s season pass
Bethesda is currently in hot water over Fallout 4’s post-launch content. As a result, a class-action lawsuit is seeking to pull the brakes on Microsoft’s acquisition until the matter has been resolved. A report from GamesBeat shows that the issue revolves around the game’s season pass, and how it is...
Feature 15 Fantastic Platformers You Can Play On Xbox One, Xbox Series X
Like platform games? These are some of the best on Xbox!
Xbox is home to some of the best platformers around, there's no doubt about that. The Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S are sporting some brilliant platform games with an array of colourful and immersive worlds to jump, slide and grapple your way through, and with the Xbox backwards...
News Xbox Head Phil Spencer Predicts Future Games Will Be Built For The Cloud First
"They will think first about their game running in the cloud"
Yesterday saw the kickoff for the AI and Gaming Summit, with Xbox’s very own Phil Spencer making an appearance. While it wasn’t focused on announcing new games or reveals, Spencer still had some interesting notes to say. One of his biggest mentions was how developers could be using...
News Wait, Did THQ Nordic Secretly Announce A Destroy All Humans 2 Remake?
It looks likely
Destroy All Humans! Remake launched last year and it seems THQ Nordic could potentially be teasing that a remake of the sequel is in the works. In a new trailer for the remake to showcase the game being temporarily discounted down by 50%, an unusual ending hints towards the sequel being next in the pipeline, which has caused fans to...
News Gears 5 Operation 6 Adds New Characters And More
Content drops are also being adjusted
After ruling out a remaster and more, The Coalition has now officially confirmed its recent posts on social media were "all" tied to Gears 5 Operation 6. In terms of new content, there are three new characters being added. We've got Colonel Victor Hoffman returning (as suspected by many fans), Queen Reyna and...
News Yakuza Producer Wants To See More Games In The Franchise Come To The West
“I would like for these titles to be localized"
Over the last few years, the Yakuza series has grown in popularity as more games have become localised in the West. However, the franchise’s producer doesn’t want to stop there, as he wishes to bring even more of the franchise to the West. In a translated interview with JPGames, Daisuke Sato was...
Deals All 20+ Games In This Week's Huge Xbox Assassin's Creed Sale
The entire franchise is on offer!
This week's Xbox sale is now live, and while over 150 games are included, the big highlight is undoubtedly the Assassin's Creed Franchise Sale, which is packed with masses of great discounts! We've highlighted every single offer (games, bundles and add-ons) from the Assassin's Creed Franchise Sale below, and you'll...
News Ghost Recon: Breakpoint Looks 'Much Sharper' On Xbox Series X Over PS5, Reveals Analysis
Both performance and resolution mode have been praised
Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Breakpoint’s next-gen patch arrived recently and with it Digital Foundry has analysed the game, coming to the conclusion that the Xbox Series X version comes out on top over PS5. In the analysis, Digital Foundry praised the game’s performance and graphics mode,...
News Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 Is Coming To Xbox Series X, But There’s A Catch
Uh-oh
After heavy speculation originating this morning regarding the gaming world’s worst kept secret, it turned out to be correct, as Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 is coming to Xbox Series X|S on March 26th! Activision revealed the news, stating that the critically acclaimed remake is making its dive to next-gen. However, only players who own...
News Here Are Your Xbox Games With Gold For March 2021
Four more games are on the way
Microsoft has officially announced all four Xbox Games With Gold titles for March 2021! These games are available to download for free for Xbox Live Gold members (including subscribers to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate). Here's the complete list of titles you can look forward to in March: Xbox Series X / Xbox One:...
News Forza Horizon 4 Introduces The Hot Wheels Legends Car Pack DLC
A blast from the past
The Forza Horizon series has always been quite playful, mixing in other IPs such as LEGO and Hot Wheels. Well, the latter is returning to Forza Horizon 4, this time in the form of a car pack which is available now for £7.99 / $8.99. The Hot Wheels Legends Car Pack packs in six custom cars for players to get behind the wheel...
News No, Sega Hasn't Given Any Support To The Crazy Taxi Inspired Taxi Chaos
Despite some previous suggestions
Today sees the launch of Taxi Chaos, a game which seems to relish the nostalgic love of the Crazy Taxi series. It also was to be believed that Sega had some involvement with the game, but that isn't the case. As discovered by our sister site Nintendo Life, Sega has denied claims of its involvement with distribution...
News Call Of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Is Having Another Free Access Week
Featuring the all-new Outbreak Zombies mode
To celebrate the launch of Season Two, all players are being offered the opportunity to try out Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War’s multiplayer for free. Starting from February 25th and ending on March 4th, players will be able to try a selection of multiplayer modes, such as the fan-favourite Gun Game...
News Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 Has Been Delayed, Getting A New Developer
Needs more time in the coffin
While many have been eagerly anticipating the release of Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2, the wait is now looking to be a lot longer as the game has been delayed indefinitely. In a recent development update, the sad news was delivered as it was confirmed the game will be no longer hitting its intended 2021...
News Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 Could Be Kickflipping Its Way Onto Xbox Series X
It’s seeming likely
Last year saw the excellent Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 remake arriving on Xbox One, and now it seems a next-gen version could be making its way over to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. Following the news that Activision is bringing Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time to Xbox Series X|S, the legendary skater himself teased...
News Drew Murray Returns To Insomniac After Leaving Xbox Studio The Initiative
“I guess ten years, five games, and six job titles just wasn't enough”
Drew Murray, who is known in the Xbox community most recently for working at The Initiative, the team behind the upcoming Perfect Dark reboot, has announced he is returning to Insomniac Games. Murray previously revealed he had left The Initiative, and has worked with...
Deals 150+ Games Included In This Week's Xbox Sale (Feb 23 - Mar 2)
It's the perfect sale for Assassin's Creed fans
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! This week's selection features discounts on over 150 games, made up of Deals with Gold, Spotlight, Anime and Publisher Sales, as well as a huge Assassin's Creed Franchise Sale. We've highlighted a few of the most notable Xbox games offers in this week's...
News Gears Dev The Coalition Appears To Have Helped Out With Halo Infinite
More external support for 343?
It's no secret Xbox's first-party studios help each other out from time to time and it seems the Gears of War developer The Coalition might have been quietly assisting 343 Industries with Halo Infinite. According to some findings on LinkedIn profiles of individuals who previously worked at The Coalition, the...
Poll How Full Is Your Xbox Series X|S Internal Storage?
Are you running out of space yet?
One of the big topics on everyone's mind leading up to the launch of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S was the amount (or lack thereof) of internal storage, and whether we'd all run out of space within weeks. The Xbox Series X only comes packed with 802GB of usable storage, while the Xbox Series S clocks in at...
News 'Can’t Drive This' Steers Frantic Co-Op Action Onto Xbox Next Month
Like Speed, but with less Keanu Reeves
In a growing trend of crazy co-op games, Can’t Drive This continues the tradition on Xbox on March 19th. With a unique concept, one player will drive the vehicle, whilst the other quickly operates to build the track. Players will have to keep the speed to stay alive, meaning both players need to work...
News Madden NFL 21 Joins Xbox Game Pass With EA Play Next Week
Complete with special Ultimate Team bonuses
Good news, NFL fans! Microsoft and EA have announced today that Madden NFL 21 will be joining Xbox Game Pass Ultimate via EA Play next week on March 2nd, so you'll be able to get your football fix very soon! The game will be available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, and it's also recently...
News Watch Dogs: Legion’s Multiplayer Finally Launches Next Month
Better late than never!
After being delayed to focus on fixing the single player issues with the game, Watch Dogs: Legion’s multiplayer component will launch on March 9th, Ubisoft has announced. The mode will allow teams of four to explore the open-world rendition of London, completing various activities and taking on a series of missions known...
News Microsoft Has No Plans To Add An FPS Counter To Xbox Right Now
But the team has "heard the requests"
This is one for the tech fans! Lots of PC gamers like the ability to activate an FPS counter to see just how well (or poorly) a game is running, but Microsoft has no plans to make this a possibility on consoles right now. Asked about this on the Kinda Funny Xcast, Xbox director of project management Jason...
Guide How To Mirror Your PC Display To Your Xbox One, Xbox Series X
You can even control it with your console!
Did you know Microsoft has created an official method for you to mirror (and even control) your Windows 10 PC via your Xbox? It's true, and it actually works much better than you might expect. To get started, all you need to do is download the Wireless Display app from the Microsoft Store, which works on...
News Doom Eternal Director Shares His Idea For A Female Doom Slayer
"I’ve definitely put a lot of thought into that"
Doom Eternal is an absolute thrill ride of a game that is filled with gut-tearing violence and punchy gunplay, and the game’s director has recently shared his idea on if the protagonist was female and how it would affect said gameplay. As discovered and quoted by Video Games Chronicle, the...
Feature These 15+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (Feb 23-26)
Ready for some crazy Taxi Chaos?
Welcome to your weekly Xbox roundup! We're back to another pretty busy selection over the next few days, with lots of games arriving on the Microsoft Store, along with a new batch of Xbox Game Pass additions. Here's what's coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One this week: New Xbox Releases (Feb 23-26): Xbox...
News Payday 3's Developer Is Attempting To Close A 'Publishing Agreement'
"We are standing strong and confident in our efforts"
Starbreeze Studios, the developers behind the immensely popular Payday 2, have commented about the future of the company and a future publishing partnership that is being made to secure Payday 3's release. In a Q4 2020 report posted by the company, it boasted a successful year following new...
News Fortnite Fans Are Convinced Peter Griffin Is Coming To The Game
Bird is the word!
Ever since late last year, Fortnite’s latest season has all been about introducing characters from other IPs. We’ve had Star Wars’ The Mandalorian join, as well as our very own Master Chief entering the fray. Judging by a recent data mine, the next big character could be Family Guy’s very own Peter Griffin. As spotted by...
News Kenny Omega Reveals More Details On AEW Console Game, Including Potential Release Date
“We do know that time is of the essence"
The WWE wrestling games haven't been able to repeat the past glories of the No Mercy and SmackDown! eras in recent years, so fans were excited last year to learn that the AEW promotion was also making a game. It's being developed by former WWE 2K and SmackDown! developer Yukes, with WWF No Mercy director...
News Xbox Series X 'FPS Boosts' Will Focus On Xbox One Games For Now
And not Xbox 360 or original Xbox titles
Microsoft unveiled the brand-new 'FPS Boost' feature for Xbox Series X and S earlier this week, which will improve the frame rate performance of a select group of games - all without any work required by the developer. The first five games are all Xbox One titles, and while Xbox 360 and OG Xbox games aren't...
News Street Fighter's Ryu And Chun-Li Join The Battle In Fortnite
Grab them now
Epic's battle royale Fortnite has collaborated with Marvel's superheroes, Master Chief, John Wick and even The Mandalorian. Now, in its latest crossover, it's teaming up with Ryu and Chun-Li from Capcom's legendary fighting game series, Street Fighter. Each character comes with an alt outfit, special emote and "Player Select" loading...
News Blizzard Warns Arcade Collection Players Not To Stream Rock N Roll Racing With Music On
Licensed music "not cleared for streaming"
One of the biggest surprises at BlizzCon this year was the announcement (and release) of the Blizzard Arcade Collection. This three-in-one package contains The Lost VIkings, Rock N Roll Racing and Blackthorne. It seems though you'll need to be careful if you decide to stream one of these games, in...
Video Hey, Hey, Hey, It's Time For The Taxi Chaos Launch Trailer
Crazy Taxi? Never heard of it
There's been a lot of interest in Taxi Chaos ever since it was announced this past December, and as it's obviously inspired by SEGA's beloved Crazy Taxi, it's shaping up to be some old-school fun when it arrives on February 23rd. Taxi Chaos will see you driving around the "immense and vibrant New Yellow City" to pick...
Random The Internet Is Disgusted With This Xbox Cheese Dust Photo
"Pass the controller?"
We all know that Xbox has a very strong Twitter game, and this latest effort has gone viral over the past 24 hours, showing someone passing a controller to a player who very clearly has a hand covered in cheese dust. Ew. At the time of writing, the photo has amassed well over 25k likes, and we've seen all sorts of...
News Stubbs The Zombie Has A Collector's Edition To Un-Die For
But it'll cost you an arm
2005's Stubbs The Zombie was revealed earlier this week as getting a modern Xbox console port on March 16th, but if you're a big fan of the game, you might want to find some spare change for this collector's edition! It's available from the official Stubbs The Zombie website for $149.99, and as you can see from the image...
News Dragon Age: Inquisition Might Be Getting An 'FPS Boost' On Xbox Series X
It was originally supposed to arrive this week
Big Dragon Age fan? Then you'll be intrigued to hear that Dragon Age: Inquisition might be getting an 'FPS Boost' on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S in the near future, and it was supposed to arrive as soon as this week! The game was namedropped as part of the initial batch of titles on Major Nelson's...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (Feb 20th)
Bring on the destruction derby!
Welcome to the weekend! There's lots to check out on Xbox over the next couple of days, including a new batch of Xbox Game Pass titles, two more Free Play Days additions, and the usual weekly Xbox sale. Here's what we're playing over the next couple of days: Fraser
News Return To Hell When Diablo II: Resurrected Arrives On Xbox This Year
Will include cross-progression
Blizzard has just announced a remaster of Diablo II for Xbox and multiple other platforms. It's officially titled Diablo II: Resurrected and will be arriving this year. This remaster contains the base game and The Lord of Destruction. It features new visuals (and old ones, with a flick of a button), new audio,...
News Blizzard Arcade Collection Out Now On Xbox, Includes Three Classics
Enjoy a slice of video game history
BlizzCon Online has just got underway, and Blizzard kicked off the show with the announcement of the Blizzard Arcade Collection. It contains three classic games in one package and is available for $19.99 on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S via backward compatibility. The titles include The Lost VIkings, Rock N Roll...
Poll How Are You Finding FPS Boost On Xbox Series X|S So Far?
Have you tried any of the initial five titles?
The big news of this week from an Xbox perspective was the announcement of 'FPS Boost' - a new program that will be improving the frame rates of select backwards compatible games on Xbox Series X and S. So far, an initial five games have been given the 'FPS Boost' treatment, which are: Far Cry 4
News Little Nightmares 2 Could Be The Last In The Series, Developer Focusing On New IP
Unless another studio steps in
Sorry folks, it looks like Little Nightmares II could be the final game in the beloved series. According to a recent earnings report (thanks, IGN), parent company Embracer Group (who obtained Little Nightmares developer Tarsier back in 2019), has spoken about the studio's next project and said that despite the well...
News Monster Truck Championship Accelerates Onto Xbox Series X Next Month
With 4K visuals and 60FPS support
Having arrived on Xbox One late last year, Monster Truck Champions is coming to Xbox Series X|S on March 11th. The next-gen version will bring across all the fan-favourite content, including the the cars, tracks, and events, and packages it all together with 4K visuals and 60 frames per second support. There’s...
News Square Enix's Outriders Is Getting A Demo On Xbox Next Week
Progress will carry over to the full game
We'll be getting a taste of Outriders next week, as the free demo will be arriving on February 25th. As confirmed by the game’s Twitter account, this will not be similar to the previous betas for the game, and instead is being billed as a demo. It will last a few hours, including the prologue and the...
News Xbox Now Tells You When You're Throttling Your Download Speeds
The feature is now available for everyone
If you're a keen reader of Pure Xbox, you might remember that back in December we highlighted a feature that was rolling out to Xbox Insiders, telling you when you were unintentionally throttling your download speeds. Now, that feature is available for everyone thanks to a recent update, and you'll see the...
News Dirt 5 To Receive Free And Premium 'Energy Content' DLC Next Week
Just in time for its addition into Xbox Game Pass
Ahead of its upcoming inclusion into Xbox Game Pass, Dirt 5 is receiving a wealth of free and premium downloadable content on February 22nd. The stunning racer is set to get a whole new wave of content that will no doubt keep fans busy over the coming months. New cars, events, playground options,...
News Face Your Spider Fears In 'Kill It With Fire' On Xbox One This March
Hope you don't suffer from arachnophobia!
If you’ve got a fear of spiders, this could either be the worst or best game for you! Kill It With Fire is an arachnid killing simulator that’s hitting Xbox One on March 4th. By scouring the house for an assortment of everyday items, you’ll be able to clear the house as you stomp, smash and burn your...
