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News Fantasy RPG Disciples: Liberation Slashes Its Way Onto Xbox Series X Later This Year
The series' first game on Xbox consoles
Surprise! A new RPG has been announced for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, as Disciples: Liberation will be launching onto consoles sometime in Q4 2021, making it the first in the Disciples franchise to appear on Xbox. The game is being developed by Frima Studio, most notably known for indie games such as...
News Xbox Series X Controller Losing Connection? Microsoft Is On The Case
The team is working on a solution
We've been hearing quite a lot of reports since the release of the Xbox Series X and S this past November that the controllers are constantly losing connection for some players, and Microsoft has confirmed it's aware of the issue. Highlighted as part of a Xbox system update earlier this week which included general...
News Stardew Valley's Massive 1.5 Update Rolls Out Today For Xbox
After releasing on PC late last year
After a massive update for Stardew Valley hit PC last year, the huge expansion is finally making its way to Xbox One later today. The developer dropped the news on social media, revealing to fans that Stardew Valley's 1.5 update was ready and should be available within the next few hours on consoles. It adds...
Random TikTok User Shocks Viewers By Painting Her Boyfriend's Xbox For Valentine's Day
"I died inside when you painted the ventilation system"
Making a home crafted item for Valentine's Day is always a lovely thought. Sure, it can be easier to grab some flowers and chocolates, but there's something sweet about putting in some effort. At least, that's what one TikTok user thought when she pained her boyfriend's Xbox One console...
News Action RPG King Of Seas Will Now Set Sail On Xbox This May
And it'll be published by Team 17
Developed by 3DClouds, pirate RPG King of Seas is now being joined by publisher Team 17, who will help provide resources ready for the game's launch. Originally, it was expected to drop onto Xbox One next week, but has since been moved to May 2021, following the publisher's involvement. According to the press...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (Feb 11-14)
Including a Series X enhanced slaughter fest!
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? This week, we've got the most recent entry in the NASCAR Heat series, strategic survival simulation...
News 505 Games Is Aware Of Control Ultimate Edition Issues On Xbox Series X
The issue affects both graphics and performance mode
Last week we reported that Control Ultimate Edition players on the Xbox Series X were suffering with an extensive amount of crashing while playing the game. It appears the issue is widespread enough to be known by its publisher 505 Games, who has acknowledged the issue and said they are working on...
News UK Retailer Box Will Be Restocking The Xbox Series X This Week
Sign up for the ballot now
UK retailer Box.co.uk has revealed to Pure Xbox that it will have another Xbox Series X restock later this week on Friday, February 12th, but you need to sign up NOW for a chance of being able to purchase one. As with previous restocks from the retailer, it will be holding a ballot to ensure everyone gets an equal chance...
News CD Projekt Red Hackers Are Reportedly Beginning To Auction Leaked Files
With a starting bid of $1,000,000
Earlier this week, CD Projekt Red confirmed it had been a victim of a cyber attack. At the time, it stated it was being held ransom as a third-party party claimed to have obtained the source code for multiple games - alongside insider documents. Now, it seems the source codes are starting to leak and are being...
News YouTuber Teases Xbox Series X Related Surprise For February 17th
"I think it is VERY top for Xbox Series"
We're still waiting for Microsoft to roll out the feature on Xbox Series X|S that will double the framerate of select backwards compatible titles. When this enhancement does arrive, certain older titles will be able to jump from 30FPS to 60FPS and even from 60FPS to 120FPS. Xbox Series X|S director of...
News Four More Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass (Feb 11)
Microsoft, uh, finds a way
It's Xbox Game Pass time! We've got another four games joining the service today, spanning titles for console, PC and Android, including some big hitters such as Final Fantasy XII and Jurassic World Evolution. Here are the new games you can download with Xbox Game Pass today: Final Fantasy XII The Zodiac Age (Console,...
Random Xbox Fan Shares Concept For Improving The Xbox Dashboard
What do you think of it?
The Xbox user interface has had many iterations over the years as Microsoft worked effortlessly to perfectly craft the ultimate dashboard experience. Yet there's still improvements many fans would love to see come to systems and one fan has proposed those in a mock-up image. One of the most notable inclusions is the Quick...
News Grab A Pulse Red Xbox Series X Controller, Get A Free Sea Of Thieves Emote
Express your love on the seven seas
If getting a Pulse Red Xbox Series X controller wasn't enough, Rare is also attaching a free in-game emote for Sea of Thieves alongside it. To celebrate Valentine's Day, anyone who picks up the Pulse Red controller will also gain access to the "I Love You" emote in Sea of Thieves. You'll be able to sail the seven...
News R-Type Final 2 Launches On Xbox One, Xbox Series X This April
A sequel to the original PlayStation 2 game
R-Type Final is a side scrolling shooter that appeared on the PlayStation 2 back in 2004. A long awaited mainline sequel is finally arriving, and for the first time in the series will be making the jump to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One on April 30. R-Type Final 2 will deliver visceral side scrolling...
News Tales From The Borderlands Set To Return On Xbox Storefronts Next Week
After being delisted back in 2019
Tales from the Borderlands was delisted from the Xbox Store back in 2019, as Telltale Games was hit with a studio closure and many of its projects cancelled. But now it seems the game will now be having a second shot, as it's been confirmed to be returning to the Xbox storefront on February 17. Set between the...
News A Way Out Director Says He Prefers PlayStation's 'Strategy' Over Xbox
"With Game Pass, I’m not sure what that’s going to give"
The opinionated Josef Fares is back with some new comments about Xbox (after slamming the naming of the Xbox Series consoles last month). This time, he's delving partially into the Game Pass element of Xbox's business model. In a recent interview, Fares has said he's "not sure what...
Guide Starfield Xbox Series X Release: Everything We Know So Far
What to expect from Bethesda's space epic
Ah, Starfield. Bethesda's brand-new IP has been described as a "space epic" by the developer, and now that the company is about to belong to Xbox, we're even more intrigued about what to expect from the game. For the most part, Bethesda has remained very quiet on the progress of Starfield since it unleashed...
News Skybound Games Joins Development Of Upcoming Horror Game The Callisto Protocol
"We’re thrilled to have these masters of horror working with us"
The Callisto Protocol was announced during The Game Awards late last year and is looking to be the Dead Space successor we never got. It's even being helmed by Glen Schofield, the creato
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla Fronts Ubisoft's Strongest Quarter In History
"Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is the biggest launch ever for the franchise"
We all knew people were loving Assassin's Creed Valhalla, and it seems to have been a heavy hitter for Ubisoft, as the company has reported Assassin's Creed Valhalla as "the biggest launch ever for the franchise". As mentioned during Ubisoft's Q3 earnings call (thanks, Video...
It seems a really simple fix as well
You might remember that back in January, the NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) published a report about the energy consumption of next-gen consoles, sharing a fair few concerns in the process. Since then, a representative of the NRDC has been talking to
News Ubisoft To Focus More On Free-To-Play Games Alongside AAA Experiences
"We see that we are progressively, continuously moving"
Ubisoft had a massive few months at the back end of 2020, with titles such as Assassin's Creed Valhalla and Immortals Fenyx Rising being big sellers. However, it appears the company is looking to move away from that model in the future, shifting a heavier emphasis on free-to-play and premium...
News State Of Decay 2 Adds Keyboard & Mouse Support, Free Outfit For Black History Month
Along with additional bug fixes
State of Decay 2 has received Update 24, which finally adds mouse and keyboard support to Xbox systems, on top of a free T-shirt being made available in-game to commemorate Black History Month. In an extensive patch which delivered a wealth of bug fixes, outfits, and weapons, one of the key inclusions was mouse and...
News The Pulse Red Xbox Series X Controller Is Now Available
Grab it while it's hot!
Remember the new Pulse Red Xbox Series X controller that was unveiled last month? Well, it's finally available to take home and add to your controller collection, releasing as of today, February 9th. Available at most major retailers such as Amazon and the Microsoft Store, the Pulse Red controller clocks in at £54.99 /...
News The Division 2's Xbox Series X Upgrade Is Getting Rave Reviews
Fans and critics alike are impressed
Ubisoft's Tom Clancy's The Division 2 received an Xbox Series X patch this time last week, increasing the game's framerate to 60fps at 4K, and both fans and critics have been highly praising the upgrade thus far. We've noticed numerous players taking to the likes of Twitter and
News Minecraft Dungeons Hits 10 Million Players, New Content Coming Soon
"We're grateful and thrilled to be creating this game"
Mojang has announced that Minecraft Dungeons has hit 10 million total players since its launch back in May last year. Not only that, but the Flames of the Nether DLC will also be arriving on February 24, alongside a free update. To celebrate ten million players, a new cape and bet will be...
News Crash Bandicoot 4 Is Getting An Xbox Series X Version This March
Woah!
Woah! Activision Blizzard has announced that last year's Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time is officially coming to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on March 12th, bringing some next-gen features to the game. Specifically, the Xbox Series version will support native 4K at 60FPS on Xbox Series X and 1080p at 60FPS on Xbox Series S, along with...
Review Little Nightmares 2 - Bigger And Bolder Than Its Predecessor
Beware! You're in for a scare!
We play games for escapism - especially in today’s global situation. The art of losing ourselves in a world far different from our own, no matter how horrifying, provides us with a reprieve. Little Nightmares II is built around that idea and deploys its theme of escapism both literally and metaphorically. The result?...
Deals 500+ Games Included In This Week's Massive Xbox Sale (Feb 9-16)
It's a huge selection of offers!
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! This week's selection is a massive one, featuring over 500 games across Deals with Gold, Publisher, Spotlight, Lunar New Year and Anime sales. Crazy! We've highlighted a few of the most notable Xbox games offers in this week's current sale below, and Xbox Live's Major...
News CD Projekt Red Reveals It Has Been Hit By A 'Targeted Cyber Attack'
It has said it will not give in to ransoms
CD Projekt Red has been infiltrated by a "targeted cyber attack", in which the hacker group has claimed to have obtained the source code for many of its games - including Cyberpunk 2077. The company announced the cyber attack via Twitter, where it confirmed it had identified unauthorised access after some...
News Xbox Is Gifting The New Red Series X Controllers For Valentine's Day
All wrapped up in a lovely package
In the spirit of gifting your loved ones on Valentine's Day, it looks as though Microsoft is also joining in as it has begun delivering the new Pulse Red Xbox Series X controllers to select fans, as revealed on social media. Over the weekend it was seen that a couple of Kinda Funny xCast influencers received a...
News Did You Know: The Xbox Series X Controller Can Memorise Syncs For Multiple Devices
You don't have to do it manually every time
The new Xbox Series X controller can be used for lots of different things, from playing standard games on your console to pairing it with Android for Project xCloud, and on Windows 10 PCs with a wireless adapter. Fortunately, while Microsoft doesn't make this very clear, you don't have to manually resync...
News Ninja Theory Shares A Stunning New Glimpse At Senua's Saga: Hellblade II
It's looking to be a visual showpiece
Senua's Saga: Hellblade II was one of the first Xbox Series X games we heard about, way back in 2019 during the console's initial reveal. Ninja Theory has today shared a new look at the game and it's absolutely stunning. A new screenshot has been shared by the developer which acts as a "cinematic lighting...
News Demon Slayer Confirmed To Be Arriving On Xbox Series X Later This Year
Alongside the previously announced Xbox One version
Demon Slayer (or as its full title states, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Hinokami Keppuutan) has been confirmed to be arriving on Xbox Series X|S later this year, CyberConnect2 has announced. While other versions of the game were revealed last week, a tweet on the recently opened Twitter page...
News Respawn Wants To Bring 120FPS To Apex Legends On Xbox Series X
It's "high on the priority list"
Respawn's Apex Legends is one of the few highly-popular free-to-play games that has yet to receive an Xbox Series X upgrade, but the developer says it would like to introduce a 120FPS mode when it arrives. Speaking as part of a Reddit AMA, the developer explained that it couldn't make any promises, wanting to ensure...
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (Feb 9-12)
Return to a world of charming horror
Welcome to your weekly Xbox roundup! The big release of next week is Bandai Namco's Little Nightmares II, but we've also got plenty of other intriguing titles to look forward to, including new Game Pass additions! Here's what's coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One over the next few days: New Xbox Releases...
News Here Are Some Xbox Series X|S Issues You Might Run Into In February 2021
"We have teams hard at work to resolve these instances ASAP"
You might remember back at the launch of the Xbox Series X and S that Microsoft published a document outlining all the currently "known issues" with the two consoles, helping to keep owners up to date. That document is continuing to be updated over at the Microsoft website, and so in...
News Bugsnax Devs Hint At Potential Xbox Version In The Future
Fingers crossed!
Outside of a catchy theme tune, Bugsnax is primarily known for being one of the PlayStation 5's launch titles. Following its success, it seems the developers at Young Horses would love to bring the game to the Xbox family in the future. In a recent Reddit AMA with the team, a question was posed as to whether the game is likely to...
Quiz Can You Identify These Mass Effect Characters?
It's a huge roster!
You may be super excited for Mass Effect Legendary Edition after it finally received a May 2021 release date earlier this week, but how much of a fan are you really? It's a massive universe and understandably even the most hardcore fans will get their Shepherd's from their Garrus's mixed up. So, we want to test you and see just...
Interview Immortals Fenyx Rising Director Talks Reviews, DLC And The Xbox Series X
"Being able to push the visual quality that far was very rewarding"
We'll admit that we were pleasantly surprised back in December at just how good Ubisoft's Immortals Fenyx Rising turned out to be, serving as one of the true highlights of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S launch lineup. Now, a few months on, the game has just released its first...
News Xbox Series X|S Were The UK's Best Selling Consoles In January 2021
Beating the PS5 and Nintendo Switch
We highlighted yesterday how Microsoft has reportedly sold around 3.5 million units of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S so far, and perhaps even more impressive is that they were the best-selling consoles in the UK last month. This news comes courtesy of GamesIndustry.biz head Christopher Dring, who revealed...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (Feb 6th)
We'll be soaring through the skies
Welcome to the weekend! There's lots to keep us busy once again over the next couple of days, featuring a batch of new Xbox Game Pass titles highlighted by The Falconeer, two more Free Play Days titles including the recently released Puyo Puyo Tetris 2, and loads m
News Wipeout Inspired Pacer Finally Races Onto Xbox One Next Week
Speeding onto the Xbox Store very soon
If you're looking for some high octane thrills, then the upcoming Pacer may just be for you. Arriving on Xbox One and through backwards compatibility on Xbox Series X|S, it's speeding onto the Xbox Store on February 11th. Pacer is a fast paced racer that packs in the thrills from the classic Wipeout series...
News Microsoft Has Reportedly Shifted Around 3.5 Million Xbox Series X|S Consoles So Far
According to a senior industry analyst
According to one industry analyst, Microsoft has shifted 3.5 million Xbox Series X|S systems since their launch back in November last year. The total number reportedly makes it 1 million less than the PlayStation 5. In a response to IGN's report on the PS5 sales, one of the site's editors took to Twitter,...
News Longer Gamertags Are One Of The Most Wanted Xbox Features, Suggests Report
The results were calculated across 2020
We all have changes we'd love to make to the Xbox ecosystem, whether that be quality of life improvements or new features. Over the past year, many Xbox fans requested these to the Xbox Insider team on Reddit, and it's been revealed that a change to the gamertag system was surprisingly the most common request...
News Surprise, Call Of Duty Is Confirmed To Return Again This Year
We're as shocked as you are
To the absolute surprise of no one, Call of Duty will be returning this year with a brand new iteration, as announced by Activision in a recent earnings call. With the recently released Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War and the immensely popular Warzone, the series appears to still be a huge success. As a result, expect...
News Control Ultimate Edition Is Getting Reports Of Crashes On Xbox Series X
Players are highlighting consistent issues
Control Ultimate Edition launched on Xbox Series X|S earlier this week, and while it looks fantastic, it seems some players are encountering an issue which is causing the game to completely crash. Players have taken to Reddit to share their experiences with the game and how it appears to be crashing on a...
News Silent Hill Composer Teases Gaming Announcement 'You're Hoping To Hear About'
"You'll probably hear something this summer"
Akira Yamaoka, the musical mind behind games such as Silent Hill and Contra, has teased an upcoming game announcement that he believes is one fans are "hoping to hear about". In a since removed interview with Al Hub, Yamaoka was asked whether there was any upcoming projects he was working on that he...
Random Someone Has Successfully Recreated Halo's Multiplayer In Dark Souls
Finishing the fight in style
Here's a crossover we thought we'd never see happen! Someone has managed to successfully mod the Halo experience into Dark Souls, recreating fan favourite maps such as Blood Gulch. The 35 minute video gives an extensive breakdown into how modder InfernoPlus managed to successfully recreate the experience, showing early...
News Mass Effect Legendary Edition Comparison Video Highlights The Differences From The Original
It's definitely a glow up
It didn't take long, but someone has already compiled a comparison video for Mass Effect Legendary Edition, taking the shots of the trailer and extensively comparing them to the original. As apparent in the video, the 4K upscaling, refined textures, and improved character models are easily noticeable. It's also shown that...
News Ori Director Slams Fable And Cyberpunk 2077 Creators, Says They're 'Snake Oil Salesmen'
Update: He's now apologised for the comments
Update: Mahler has since apologised for these comments in a statement on Twitter, admitting that he had "a bit of a chip on my shoulder" when making them, and "definitely didn’t represent Moon Studio the way I should have." Original story: Thomas Mahler, the creative director behind the Ori series,...
