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News Xbox Shares Official 2020 'Year In Review' Recap Video
"Happy New Year, everyone. Stay Safe."
To mark the end of 2020, Xbox has shared a very brief "Year In Review" recap video on YouTube, going over some of the highlights of the year, as well as looking back on a message from Phil Spencer this past April. The video highlights how "we found more ways to play", "escape took on a new meaning" and "the...
News Black Ops Cold War Is Still Crashing On Xbox Series X, But There's A Workaround
This might fix your next-gen Call of Duty issues
We've been hearing reports of Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War crashing on Xbox Series X ever since the game launched for the system back in November, and unfortunately, the problem is still occurring for many players. However, if you're facing this problem when playing online, you might be able to...
Feature Year In Review: How Would You Grade Xbox In 2020?
Vote in our many polls!
The New Year has arrived, so it's time to look back on the year that was 2020 - in the world of Xbox, of course! It was a crazy twelve months to say the least, culminating in two console launches, a major acquisition, the arrival of Xbox Cloud Gaming and much, much more... all in the midst of an unprecedented pandemic...
Video Here's Our First In-Engine Look At Stalker 2, Coming To Xbox Game Pass In 2021
A console launch exclusive for Xbox Series X|S
Here's a little holiday 2020 present courtesy of GSC Game World and IGN! The video above showcases our first in-engine look at the survival horror FPS sequel S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2, due for release in 2021. The game was previously revealed back at the Xbox Games Showcase in July, where it was described as...
Poll Did You Buy An Xbox In 2020?
And if so, what did you buy?
The end of the year is finally upon us, and while at times it seemed like it wouldn't be possible, Microsoft has managed to unleash not only the Xbox Series X, but also the Xbox Series S on the gaming public in 2020. And even before that, both the Xbox One S and Xbox One X were still selling in good numbers, with the...
Deals The Most Heavily Discounted Games In The Xbox Countdown Sale 2020
Up to 90% off classic games
The Xbox Countdown Winter Sale 2020 is still ongoing for a few more days, featuring discounts on over 800 games, bundles and add-ons, available from Friday, December 18th through Sunday, January 3rd. In our final roundup of the sale, we've highlighted all the most heavily discounted games available at up to 90% off their...
Feature Fraser's Top 5 Xbox Games Of 2020
Turn it up! Bring the noise!
Yesterday marked Pure Xbox staffer Daniel Hollis's turn to share his top five Xbox Games of the Year, and today's roundup comes courtesy of news editor Fraser Gilbert (don't forget to check out our official Pure Xbox GOTY as well!). 2020 has seen the launch of two new Xbox consoles, as well as an array of fantastic...
News Arbiter Voice Actor Teases Possible Return In Halo Infinite
Were it so easy
There's still much we've yet to learn about Halo Infinite's story, with many more details set to be revealed prior to the game's release in Fall 2021, and according to this latest tease, it looks like the Arbiter might be making a return. The actor who voices the famous character was asked about whether he'd be returning for the...
News These 3 Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass Today (Dec 30)
The final Game Pass removals of 2020
In case you'd forgotten, today marks the removal of three more games from Xbox Game Pass. As always though, don't forget that you can save 20% on all of them with your membership over the next few hours, and the newer version of Mortal Kombat (Mortal Kombat 11) is also on offer as part of the Xbox Countdown...
Poll Will We See A New Banjo-Kazooie Game In 2021 Or Beyond?
Or will they remain locked away with Gruntilda?
The bird and bear have been absent on Xbox systems for what feels like a lifetime now, with very little mention outside of 2008's Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts. The pair made an appearance again in 2015 as part of Rare Replay, but only to serve as bundling the original Nintendo 64 games into its...
Talking Point What Games Are You Revisiting Over The Christmas Break?
Feet up, fire on, and dive into some old favourites
While many of us undoubtedly received a wave of new games for Christmas, others will be happily revisiting some old favourites, like comfort food gaming of yesteryear. Having the time off with nothing else to worry about is an absolute treat and a perfect opportunity to pick up some of our old...
Feature Daniel's Top 5 Xbox Games Of 2020
A little slice of Japanese gaming
While we've already curated an overall top five list for Pure Xbox, we're still yet to dive into our individual picks for the year. 2020 has seen the launch of two new Xbox consoles, as well as an array of fantastic games that have resonated with us in multiple ways. So without further adieu, here's Daniel's top...
News CD Projekt Will 'Vigorously' Defend Itself Against Recent Lawsuit
After an investor filed a class action suit against the company
Following the news that investors would be filling a lawsuit against CD Projekt SA and its buggy launch of Cyberpunk 2077, the publisher has responded saying they will “vigorously” defend itself. According to a new report from Bloomberg, the company has vowed to make a case for...
Deals Over 50 Games Added To This Week's Xbox Sale (Dec 29 - Jan 5)
The first Deals with Gold of the New Year
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! We've got your standard Deals with Gold and Spotlight offerings this week, but keep in mind there's also a massive Countdown Game Sale ongoing through January 3rd as well. We've highlighted a few of the most notable Xbox games offers in this week's current...
Talking Point What Games Do You Want To See Added To Xbox Game Pass In 2021?
Got anything in mind?
It's safe to say Xbox Game Pass has had its biggest year yet in 2020, adding hundreds of titles to its library, bringing Xbox Cloud Gaming into the mix, and handing out all sorts of bonuses for Ultimate members. Now, as we look to 2021, the service looks set for another jam-packed twelve months, including the arrival of...
Feature The Best Hidden And Underrated Xbox Games Of 2020
Xbox gems you might have missed this year
With 2020 having a huge impact in gaming, and every week it seems a wave of massive new titles are releasing, it's easy for many to get lost in the noise. For every Cyberpunk 2077, there's a handful of other games competing for attention that undoubtedly deserve a little longer time in the spotlight. This...
News Barcelona Star Antoine Griezmann Receives Personalised Xbox Series X
"Proud and honored to be part of Team Xbox"
We've seen a few celebrities receiving custom Xbox Series X consoles over the past couple of months such as the music star Deadmau5, and now footballer Antoine Griezmann is the latest to join the list. Like Deadmau5, the current Barcelona forward and former World Cup winner's Series X is inscribed with...
Soapbox Why Yakuza: Like A Dragon Is My Game Of The Year For 2020
It's about the journey, not the destination
When I first dived into the Yakuza series a few years ago, I had no idea what to expect. To be honest, up until that point my knowledge on Japanese games was scarily low. But after watching reviews on Yakuza 0 and looking for something new, I dived in. 100 hours later I emerged the other side hungry for...
News Xbox Boss Phil Spencer Praises Lack Of Service Outages On Christmas Day
"Thank you to all the people working behind the scenes"
Christmas Day 2020 has come and gone, and while the day has had a history of some major service outages in the past, it seems Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo all had things running pretty smoothly this year. This has been acknowledged by Xbox boss Phil Spencer on Twitter, who took to the social...
Feature Pure Xbox's Game Of The Year 2020
The pX community's picks for Xbox GOTY 2020
It's that time of year again! As usual, Game of the Year roundups are flying in thick and fast across the web, and now it's our turn at Pure Xbox to count down our picks for the top ten Xbox Games of the Year in 2020. A couple of weeks ago, we asked you to vote on your favourite Xbox titles of the past...
Guide Best EA Play Games Included With Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
Some of our favourites for Xbox One and Xbox Series X
Microsoft and Electronic Arts teamed up earlier this month to bring EA Play to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers, bolstering the premium subscription with an additional 80+ games including some true Xbox classics. There are loads of great titles to check out as part of the subscription,...
Poll How Many Xbox Games Have You Completed In 2020?
Has it been a busy year for you?
It's been another incredibly jam-packed year in the world of Xbox, with the arrival of two brand-new consoles (and Project xCloud for Android), along with hundreds of games being released both in and outside of Xbox Game Pass. As we look back on the past twelve months, we're interested to know how many games you've...
News 7 Things To Know Before Setting Up Your Xbox Series X This Christmas
Reduce your holiday stress with these tips
Compliments of the season to you! Christmas 2020 is here, and that means countless gamers across the world will likely be setting up a brand-new Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S this week. Exciting times! Before you get hands-on with your new console for the first time, however, there are a few things you...
News The Falconeer Adds New Locations With Free 'Kraken' Content Update
Along with overhauled AI and combat
Open air combat game The Falconeer has received its first free content update for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, featuring a bunch of new content including new locations and overhauled gameplay. The new locations include the Cartohom Cartographers guild and Batis Wreckdiver company, each offering...
News Xbox & Gamers Outreach Are Giving Away Wonder Woman Consoles To Children's Hospitals
Complete with custom controllers
Xbox has announced that it has once again partnered with the charity Gamers Outreach, along with the film "Wonder Woman 1984", to give away 10 unique Gamers Outreach (GO) Karts for children's hospitals. Each Kart is fitted with an Xbox Series S, two custom Xbox Wireless Controllers, a special message from Wonder...
Guide Christmas Xbox Series X Restock: Where To Buy The Series X
Which stores have Xbox Series X available?
Still looking to pick up an Xbox Series X this Christmas? You're not alone. We'll be keeping this page as up to date as possible throughout the Christmas and New Year period, so if you're looking to buy a Xbox Series X, bookmark this article and check back for updates on when and where you can get one...
News Microsoft Rewards Is Matching Donations For The COVID-19 Fund This Holiday
Give your points to a good cause
Looking to spread some holiday magic, Microsoft Rewards will be matching donations for anyone who donates towards the COVID-19 fund for the World Health Organisation through the programme this holiday. The donations are currently only available for US citizens, and Microsoft will be matching people's generosity up...
News Here Are Your Xbox Games With Gold For January 2021
Kicking off the New Year
Microsoft has officially announced all four Xbox Games With Gold titles for January 2021! As always, these games are available to download for free for Xbox Live Gold members (including subscribers to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate). You'll find the full list of January 2021's games below: Little Nightmares (January 1 -...
News Stardew Valley’s Biggest Update Yet Is Coming To Xbox Early Next Year
Bringing you back into the farming life
A massive update for Stardew Valley has just released for PC and will be making its way to Xbox consoles early next year. The new update is looking to make some substantial changes, with new locations, options and split screen co-op. With a wealth of content, no doubt players will be returning in the new year...
News We Definitely Want To Lay A Finger On These Butterfinger Xbox Series X Controllers
Unfortunately, that's easier said than done
We've seen some pretty cool Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S controller designs already since the two consoles' release this past November, and Butterfinger is just one of the brands getting in on the craze. The design you see above is nothing new - it was unveiled nearly a couple of months ago - but now...
Deals Over 50 Games Added To This Week's Xbox Sale (Dec 22 - Dec 29)
As if the Countdown sale wasn't packed enough!
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! We've got your standard Deals with Gold and Spotlight offerings this week, but keep in mind there's also a massive Countdown Game Sale ongoing through January 3rd as well. We've highlighted a few of the most notable Xbox games offers in this week's...
News Spirit Of The North Is Heading To Xbox Series X Early Next Year
Featuring 'Enhanced Edition' content
Merge Games has announced today that the former PlayStation and Nintendo Switch console exclusive Spirit of the North is finally heading to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S early next year with an 'Enhanced Edition'. The game, which our sister site Push Square recently scored a 7/10 for PS5, sees you play as an...
Feature These 5+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (Dec 22-25)
It's Christttmaaas!
Welcome to your weekly Xbox roundup! We're heading into the quietest week of the year for new releases (due to it being Christmas and all), but we've still got a couple of big titles on the way. Here's what's coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One this week: New Xbox Releases (Dec 22-25): Optimised for Xbox Series X|S...
News Rockstar Is Still ‘Absolutely’ Committed To Working On Single Player Stories
Despite a heavy emphasis on GTA Online
GTA Online can be like marmite, you either love it or you hate it. One thing that everyone always seems in unison over, however, is the well crafted stories Rockstar Games has released over the years. In a recent interview with GQ Magazine about the new Cayo Perico Heis
News Knight Squad 2’s Beta Is Now Available For Xbox Insiders
Try out numerous multiplayer game modes before anyone else
If the Outriders beta for Xbox Insider members wasn’t enough this week (or you didn't manage to get in on time), Knight Squad 2 has also opened a beta for members of the program - and this time it's not limited! Anyone who wishes to participate can do so easily through the Xbox Insiders...
News Xbox Is Encouraging Young People To Game With Older Family Members
Launching 'Xbox: Beyond Generations'
Xbox has launched an experiment called 'Beyond Generations' today, which aims to highlight the relationship-building potential of modern games, and encourage younger people to start gaming with older family members. This is showcased in a very heartwarming short documentary film called “Howard &...
News Control Ultimate Edition For Xbox Series X Finally Has A Release Date
With two graphical options to choose from
The next-gen version of Control Ultimate Edition will finally be hitting the Xbox Series X|S on February 2, 2021! A physical edition of the game will also be made available on March 2, 2021. Anyone who has been holding out for the next-gen version won’t have to wait much longer and a short teaser (which...
News BBC iPlayer Has Finally Arrived On Xbox Series X
Get ready for those Christmas specials
All the Eastenders fans out there can now rejoice as BBC iPlayer is finally now available for Xbox Series X|S. As spotted by The Verge’s senior editor Tom Warren, the app can now be downloaded and used just in time for the Christmas period. We’ve tested it out ourselves and can confirm it works after...
Feature Xbox Countdown Sale 2020 Now Live, 800+ Games Discounted
Prepare to spend a lot of money this Christmas
The Xbox Countdown Winter Sale 2020 is here! This year's sale features discounts on over 800 games, bundles and add-ons, available from Friday, December 18th through Sunday, January 3rd. You'll find the official Xbox Countdown Sale 2020 roundup over at Xbox Wire courtesy of Major Nelson, and we've...
News Among Us Is Sneaking Onto Xbox Consoles With Game Pass Next Year
Also now available on Game Pass for PC
The hit social deduction game Among Us was released with Xbox Game Pass for PC earlier today, and now Microsoft has announced that the game is also coming to the console version of the service next year. In a post on Xbox Wire, the company simply noted that Among Us will be available on Xbo
News The Medium Is Now Ready To Pre-Install With Xbox Game Pass
Get ready to be spooked
Excited for The Medium to hit Xbox Game Pass? We are too, and it’s now ready to pre-install! The game was originally meant to launch last week, but was pushed back to (partly) avoid the Goliath that is Cyberpunk 2077. But now players can pre-install the game on Xbox Series X|S, ready for its January 28th, 2021 release...
News Cyber Shadow Is Slashing Its Way Onto Xbox Game Pass Next Month
"Only you can unlock the secrets to your clan's ancient powers"
The ninja retro platformer Cyber Shadow will be arriving on Xbox systems next month, as well as being included into Xbox Game Pass on January 26, 2021. Cyber Shadow received a new trailer during a Nintendo Indie Showcase earlier this week and was one of the most notable games of the...
Deal Immortals Fenyx Rising And Other Ubisoft Titles Have Been Discounted In The UK
You'll need to be quick though!
The absolutely fantastic Immortals Fenyx Rising is already on sale over at Amazon UK and is a great imitation of the Breath of the Wild formula. We loved it here at Pure Xbox, saying it had "some brilliantly designed puzzles, flashy, satisfying combat and a huge world full of secrets, treasures and Ancient Greek...
News Nintendo Doesn't Seem Too Interested In Bringing Xbox Game Pass To Switch
But never say never
It’s been long rumoured that Nintendo and Microsoft could one day merge to bring Xbox Game Pass to the Switch system. However, company boss Doug Bowser doesn’t seem entirely convinced this is the way. In a recent interview with Polygon, Bowser was asked about whether Xbox Game Pass might ultimately finds its way onto...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (Dec 17-20)
Complete with discounts for each of them
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 the MMORPG Black Desert, open-world survival sandbox Unturned, and the 1 vs 4 online...
News Ten More Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass (Dec 17)
Including one of the biggest hits of 2020
It's Xbox Game Pass time! We've got a massive ten games joining the service today across console, PC and Android, including the likes of action-RPG Code Vein and the wildly popular social deduction game Among Us. Here are the new games you can download with Xbox Game Pass today: Among Us (PC) (Console In...
News SteelSeries Rolls Out Update For Arctis 9X Headset, Fixes Odd Xbox Series X|S Glitch
Download it now
In the age of online gaming, headsets are as important as ever if you want to stay on top of the leaderboard. Even in single-player games, they can make certain experiences more immersive. With this in mind, SteelSeries has released a new update for its Arctis 9X headset that resolves an odd glitch that was happening to Xbox Series...
News Destiny 2 Brings The Holiday Spirit With Free 'The Dawning' Event
Christmas has come early!
Getting in the mood for the Christmas period and looking for some in-game events to celebrate the season? Destiny 2 has you covered. Running between December 15 to January 5, 2021, The Dawning returns from previous years with its Christmas inspired event. The hubs have been rethemed to take full advantage of the season and...
News Searches For Cyberpunk 2077 Are Spiking On Adult Video Sites
Whatever floats your boat
It appears Cyberpunk 2077 fans are not getting satisfied enough by the game, as searches on popular adult video sites (you know what we're talking about) seem to indicate there's some serious demand for more! The adult site xHamster posted some interesting stats on Reddit, which through Google Analytics has shown a 3420%...
News Xbox Broke A Guinness World Record By Projecting Destiny 2 At The Top Of A Giant Mountain
Because why not?
In line with the "Power Your Dreams" message that has accompanied the Xbox Series X|S launch, the company has done just that with one gamer. By visiting the top of Copper Mountain in Colorado, Xbox managed to make one gamers dream come true by projecting Destiny 2: Beyond Light on the largest projected video ever conceived,...
