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Random Seeing This Funky Text On Your Xbox? Here's What It Means
It's do with the Insider program
You may have noticed over the past few hours that your Xbox has begun to display a strange font on the dashboard and throughout the UI, and if that's the case, you're not alone! Fortunately, it's not something you need to worry about. This is what's known as "psuedo-loc", and it usually appears on text that has yet...
News Redfall Update 2 Now Live, Includes Performance Mode On Xbox Series X|S
It's finally here!
The time has finally come! Bethesda has quitely pushed out a massive "Update 2" for Redfall today, which includes the long-awaited Performance Mode for Xbox Series X and Series S along with a whole bunch of additional improvements. There's a lot to dig into here including upgrades to general gameplay, combat, the UI, multiplayer...
News Telltale Announces Major Layoffs In The Wake Of The Expanse's Xbox Launch
The full series is available on Xbox
The full Telltale: The Expanse series is out now on all platforms, and if this week's unfortunate news is anything to go by, the title doesn't seem to have performed very well for the newly-resurrected development team. In an announcement posted to Twitter, Telltale Games has revealed that a recent round of...
News Alan Wake 2 Dev Explains Two Biggest Challenges Of Working With Xbox Series S
"The GPU is an issue, it really is"
We're now fast approaching the release of Alan Wake 2 for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S in late October, and ahead of the launch, Remedy Communications Director Thomas Puha has been speaking with IGN about what to expect from the game's 60FPS performance mode, as well as the limitations posed by the Series S...
Talking Point One Month On From Launch, How Are You Feeling About Starfield?
Has it lived up to your expectations?
Believe it or not, it's been a whole month since the long-awaited Starfield arrived on Xbox Game Pass. It's been a busy month that's flown by, but we have no doubt that in the time since launch, many of you in the Pure Xbox community have been putting plenty of time into Xbox's huge open world RPG. So... how...
News DREDGE Is Getting A New Expansion This November, And It's Pretty Cheap On Xbox
Containing a whole new biome and more
Indie fishing sim DREDGE became a pretty big hit when it first launched earlier this year, and after a bunch of free updates in the months since, the team has announced a new premium expansion for the title. 'The Pale Reach' brings a winter-themed add-on to Xbox (and other platforms) this November, and here's a...
News Well, The Forza Motorsport Vs. Gran Turismo 7 Comparisons Are Already Rolling In
Which do you think looks better?
We've already compared Forza Motorsport across Xbox Series X and S consoles, and we've seen the folks over at Digital Foundry compare the new title to its 2017 predecessor - but, how about we start looking at how the game stacks up to its main competition over on PlayStation? Yep, the
News Sea Of Thieves Has A New Developer Working On Season Ten Cosmetics
"We got the amazing opportunity to work with Rare"
As Rare gets closer to its Season Ten update for its pirate-themed sandbox Sea Of Thieves, a new development announcement has been made. The UK Bristol-based team Auroch Digital (Warhammer: 40,000 Boltgun) has signed on to create some "hearty cosmetics" for Sea of Thieves, which will be premiering...
News Activision Unveils Free MW3-Themed Map For Call Of Duty: Warzone
Dropping into Urzikstan
To coincide with the launch of Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, Activision has unveiled a brand-new large scale map coming to its popular battle royale - Call of Duty: Warzone. This huge new battlefield — named 'Urzikstan' — is the first new full-scale map since Modern Warfare 2 launched with 'Al Mazrah' back in late 2022...
News Digital Foundry's Lies Of P Review Points Out One Clear Performance Mode Winner On Xbox
"Only 60FPS cuts the mustard"
In and amongst a stacked September on Xbox Game Pass, new soulslike Lies of P arrived and since then, the team at Digital Foundry has been hard at work looking at all three of the game's performance modes on Xbox Series X and S. Amazingly, both Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S contain all t
News Commandos: Origins Marks A 'Triumphant Return' On Xbox Game Pass In 2024
"The iconic real-time stealth tactics game series"
We've got another game to add to the Xbox Game Pass in 2024 list! Commandos is making a "triumphant return" next year in the form of Commandos: Origins, and it'll be available day one on XGP for Xbox Series X, Series S and PC. Commandos: Origins is set during the World War 2 era and is centred...
News Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition Rating Reportedly Surfaces Online
CDPR said it's done with the "last big updates"
A few hours before today's version 2.01 update for Cyberpunk 2077 went live, a new PEGI rating was reportedly spotted online, although it no longer appears to be public on the classification board. This time it's for "Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition" which has led to speculation that there'll be some...
Guide Forza Motorsport: How To Fix 'Washed Out' Graphics Bug On Xbox
Turn 10 is aware of it
If you're playing the new Forza Motorsport on Xbox and you've noticed some washed out graphics, there's a reason for that! Unfortunately the launch version of the game includes a bug that sometimes causes this to occur. The good news is that it's nice and easy to fix. Here's how to do it: Choose the display settings you...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.01 Now Live, Here Are The Patch Notes
Including performance improvements for Xbox Series X|S
It's time for another Cyberpunk 2077 update! Patch 2.01 is now live across Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S (as well as PS5 and PC), and it includes a bunch of fixes for issues that were present across all platforms. Notably, there are also "performance improvements" in Phantom Liberty...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (October 5-8)
Included with Game Pass Core and Game Pass Ultimate
Microsoft has revealed this week's Xbox Free Play Days titles - and we're in for a treat this weekend! There are three games to play for free this time around, including a very recent release in Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy and Bandai's popular JRPG Tales of Arise. Here's the full Xbox Free...
News Forza Motorsport Is Officially Available In Early Access On Xbox & PC
Jump in five days early!
It's time to go racing! Yep, Turn 10's Forza Motorsport reboot is now officially available in early access ahead of its standard Xbox Game Pass launch next week. If you're wanting to go ahead and dive in now, you have a few options for playing early. There's the Premium Edition of the game which is avail
News Forza Motorsport A 'Pleasing Upgrade' Over Forza 7, Says Digital Foundry
The big Forza Motorsport showdown
As we've all come to expect, the team over at Digital Foundry has already had plenty of hands-on time with Forza Motorsport ahead of its upcoming launch - and that hands-on time has resulted in the above tech review that goes over lots of nitty gritty Forza-flavoured details. The full video is certainly worth...
Guide Xbox Adds More Perks For Game Pass Ultimate Members (October 2023)
Here's what you can claim for free this month
The Xbox Game Pass Perks program has returned with a couple more freebies in October 2023, including a movie in the form of 2013's Texas Chainsaw 3D! We're expecting more Perks to be added throughout the month as well. Here are the new Xbox Game Pass Perks you can claim in October 2023 so far:...
Video Forza Motorsport Comparison Shows Difference Between Xbox Versions
Xbox Series X vs. Xbox Series S
We're now just a few hours away from the arrival of Forza Motorsport on Xbox Game Pass, where it'll be included with Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and PC. As part of our review period, we had the chance to play the game quite extensively on Xbox Series X and Series S, and we've give
News Forza Motorsport's Release Brings New Dynamic Background To Xbox Series X|S
Oooh, shiny!
Forza Motorsport reviews are out now ahead of the game's early access release tomorrow, and the team has also delivered our latest Xbox Series X|S dynamic background to pair with the new title! Yep, a brand-new animated background has just appeared on Xbox Series X and S consoles; themed around Forza Motorsport'
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Assassin's Creed Mirage
An interesting spread of reviews
It's a busy day for big reviews! Assassin's Creed Mirage joins Forza Motorsport as the second game we've given an 8/10 to here at Pure Xbox today, and there have been many other reviews for Ubisoft's new adventure across the web. We'll throw our own Assassin's Creed Mirage review down below, along with a few other...
Guide Forza Motorsport: All Performance Mode Details On Xbox Series X And S
A breakdown of each mode, and which we'd recommend!
As detailed last month, Forza Motorsport contains three performance modes on Xbox Series X and two on Xbox Series S, including one Series X option that manages to hit 60FPS with ray tracing! We've played around with all of these modes ahead of launc
Review Assassin's Creed Mirage (Xbox) - A Super Slick Return To The Series' Stealth Roots
The Thief of Baghdad
The Assassin's Creed franchise has come a long way since we first got our hands on the fairly disappointing tech demo that was the original experience all the way back in 2007. Yes, pals, that really was 16 years ago already. The core concept behind AC has always a strong one, and the first outing was undoubtedly a real...
News Warhammer 40K: Darktide Is Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (October 4)
A console exclusive for Xbox Series X|S
We've been waiting years for Warhammer 40K: Darktide to finally arrive on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, and it's finally now here! The Xbox console exclusive dropped onto Xbox Game Pass a few hours ago. If you feel like you've heard this story before, that's because Darktide actually arrived on PC Game...
Guide Forza Motorsport: Full Track List
Every day one track
Forza Motorsport returns on Xbox Series X|S with a fresh reboot, and with it comes a selection of newly-built race tracks and plenty of vehicles for fans to enjoy. The new title has 20 tracks on day one (most with multiple layouts) - featuring a mixture of returning classics and brand-new offerings for the Forza franchise...
Guide Forza Motorsport Car Pass Details
How car DLC works
Forza Motorsport's Car Pass is already out, and players can pick it up via the Xbox Store or as part of the game's Premium Edition, Deluxe Edition or Premium Add-Ons Bundle. The DLC pass will deliver "30, new-to-Motorsport cars" in the coming months - and the first six have been revealed so far. Forza Motorsport Car Pass Weekly...
Guide Forza Motorsport Deluxe & Premium Edition Contents
Here's what each edition of the game contains
Forza Motorsport is launching day one on Xbox Game Pass, but there are a few other editions of the game that grant various bonuses, including early access. <related ids="156176"> So, here are all the versions of Forza Motorsport and what each edition contains: Forza Motorsport Editions:...
Guide Is Forza Motorsport Cross-Play?
Here are all the cross-play & cross-save details
This is the first time that a fully fledged Forza Motorsport game is coming to PC as well as Xbox, so it's a fair question to ask whether cross-play is supported. Here's how the feature works, along with what else transfers from Xbox to PC and vice versa. Forza Motorsport Cross-Play: Forza...
Guide Earning Credits Fast In Forza Motorsport
A few tips to help you on your way
It's going to take quite a while to accumulate a full garage in Forza Motorsport, but if you're working your way through the career mode, there are a few ways to maximise your credits earned and make quicker progress. Earning Quick Credits In Forza Motorsport: Difficulty Settings First off, if you're an...
Guide Forza Motorsport: Full Car List
All vehicles available at launch
As usual for the series, the new Forza Motorsport is packed with cars — over 500 at launch in fact — along with 20 track locations. So, if you're looking for your favourite ride, or to check over the full list, you've come to the right place! Here's every vehicle available in Forza Motorsport at launch (for Car...
Guide Does Forza Motorsport Have Local Split Screen Co-Op?
The reboot is doing things differently
Local multiplayer has been a staple of the Forza Motorsport series for years now, but does the new game support it? And what are Turn 10's plans for post-launch updates? Here's what you need to know. Forza Motorsport Split Screen Support: Unfortunately, Forza Motorsport for Xbox Series X|S does not support...
Guide Forza Motorsport: How To Change Field Of View (FOV)
Wide angle
Forza Motorsport has some brand-new field of view options on Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and PC, including driver and cockpit customisations for the perfect first-person view! So, here are all the options available and how to change them in-game: Forza Motorsport Field Of View (FOV): All FOV Options In Forza Motorsport Bumper...
Guide Forza Motorsport Practice Sessions Explained
How does the new feature work in career mode?
When starting your Forza Motorsport career, you may notice a new 'Practice Session' feature slotted in between each race within a tournament. These practices are brand-new for Forza Motorsport on Xbox Series X|S and PC, but what are they? And can you skip them? Forza Motorsport Practice Sessions:...
Guide Forza Motorsport: All Career Mode Races
Here's every career event at launch
Forza Motorsport for Xbox Series X|S contains an extensive career mode, including the much-talked-about 'Builders Cup'. So, here's every event within the game's career mode at launch: Forza Motorsport Career Mode Races: Below, we'll list each of the game's career events, along with how many races each event...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Forza Motorsport
The reviews are in
The launch of Turn 10's latest Forza Motorsport is right around the bend, and ahead of release, reviews are now starting to go live for this new Xbox console exclusive. We've been playing this one too, so we'll drop a link to our review down below, along with a roundup of what critics are saying about the new Forza Motorsport...
Review Forza Motorsport (Xbox) - The Next Generation Of Racing Is Here
All revved up with lots of places to go
It's been a long time coming, but developer Turn 10 has finally rounded the bend to deliver its vision for next-gen racing on Xbox Series X and S - yep, Forza Motorsport is here. We've been waiting for this one since 2017's Forza Motorsport 7 brought gorgeous 4K / 60FPS racing to Xbox One X, but the question...
Deals All 10+ Backwards Compatible Games In This Week's Xbox Sales (October 3-10)
Here's what's on offer this week
Xbox's latest set of digital deals is now live, and as usual, we have a selection of classics from the Xbox 360 era on offer that are included in the backwards compatibility program for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. <related ids="156316"> We'll drop all of the current Xbox backwards compatible...
News Warhammer 40K: Darktide Unveils 'Biggest Update Yet' Alongside Xbox Release
Patch #13 - Class Overhaul
It's finally almost time for Warhammer 40K: Darktide on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S! The console version launches on Xbox Game Pass in just a few short hours, and that launch coincides with the game's "biggest update yet". Warhammer 40K: Darktide "Patch #13" is an update that brings a class overhaul to the game, servi
News Payday 3 Matchmaking Issues Fixed, Says Starbreeze CEO
"Matchmaking has been stable and has had good performance"
A little over a week ago, Payday 3 developer Starbreeze addressed community concerns surrounding online matchmaking - the system was pretty borked when the game first left early access. Well, we now have an update from the team's CEO, who now claims that these issues have been fixed as of...
News Xbox's 'Fan-Favourite' 2016 Shadow Controller Is Returning In Gold This October
"The crowning gem of any collection"
You may recall that back in the Xbox One era between 2016 and 2017, there were a variety of limited edition controllers that were released under the "Shadow" banner - Copper Shadow, Ocean Shadow and Volcano Shadow, for example. Now, the "Shadow" branding has made a return in the form of the Gold Shadow, which is...
News Modern Warfare 3 Multiplayer Reveal Trailer Showcases Classic COD Maps In Action
Hitting the Highrise, baby
We're a little over a month away from Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 launching on Xbox, and Activision has finally showcased some of the game's multiplayer in action. Remember, this year's title is filled with classic CoD content, including every single multiplayer map from 2009's Modern Warfare 2 - and that much is...
Deals 300+ Games Included In This Week's Xbox Sales (October 3-10)
Including a small discount for Remnant 2!
Welcome to another week of Xbox deals! Once again, we've got over 300 titles discounted over the next week, spread across a variety of sales including "Open World", "Action Adventure", "Sales & Specials" and much more! Below, you'll find some of the Xbox offers we think are particularly enticing this...
News These Four Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (October 4-17)
The latest official roundup of new titles
Microsoft has just announced another batch of Xbox Game Pass titles for October 2023! The list includes some previously dated titles such as Forza Motorsport, as well as some new confirmations such as Like a Dragon: Ishin. Don't forget that we've got
News Alan Wake 2 Won't Feature A Performance Mode On Xbox Series S
Remedy confirms it's just Series X & PS5
Last week, Remedy announced that despite not planning for it, the studio had managed to find a way to squeeze in a Performance mode for Alan Wake 2 on Xbox Series X and PS5, but didn't mention anything about Series S. The tone of the messaging appeared to suggest that an Xbox Series S Performance mode was a...
News Xbox Owners Are 'Moving To New Zealand' Again For Forza Motorsport
"How do you do, fellow New Zealanders?"
It's finally almost time for the highly-anticipated launch of Forza Motorsport, with early access beginning this week on October 5th, and Xbox fans have already started talking about plans to "visit New Zealand" to begin playing a little early. Yes, the biggest open secret in the history of Xbox appears to be...
News Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (October 3)
Kicking off the month in a big way!
It's time to kick off the October 2023 Xbox Game Pass lineup! We're starting with a bang as today's inclusion features last year's Gotham Knights as well as a day one arrival in the form of The Lamplighters League. If you're an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscriber, you can also get access to 10 hours of
News Cyberpunk's 2.0 Update Has Brought Out The Starfield Comparisons Again
"I wish Cyberpunk and Starfield had a baby"
With the release of Starfield back in early September, we immediately began seeing comparisons to Cyberpunk 2077 online, but that's been taken to the next level over the past week with the arrival of Cyberpunk's 2.0 update. And that's across the communities of both games, by the way! Even amongst...
News Crytek Reveals Major Changes For Hunt: Showdown's Future On Xbox
It's good news for Xbox Series X|S owners at least!
We've got some big news coming out of Crytek relating to the future of Hunt: Showdown, with the company announcing that a free Xbox Series X|S upgrade is on the way, but it'll have a major effect on Xbox One players. In a nutshell, the plan is to upgrade to a new and more powerful version of the...
News Forza Motorsport Premium Upgrade: Everything You Need To Know
Also known as the "Premium Add-Ons Bundle"
Alright, so you want to play Forza Motorsport this week? There's a way to do that with the Premium Upgrade, otherwise known as the Premium Add-Ons Bundle, and it's a substantially cheaper option for Xbox Game Pass subscribers. Instead of paying an eye-watering £89.99 / $9.99 for the standard Premium...
Feature 10 New Xbox Games To Look Forward To In October 2023
All the release dates you need to know
Welcome to our roundup of all new Xbox games coming out in October 2023! Below, we've listed every Xbox game with a October 2023 release date, including all confirmed Xbox Game Pass releases so far. In the video above (as well as in the list below) we've also highlighted 10 of the biggest new Xbox games...
