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Talking Point What August 2023 Xbox Games With Gold Do You Want?
The end is near
So, it's almost time for the end of Xbox Games With Gold. The program ends on September 1st, and we're presuming that means August 2023 will mark the final month in which Xbox will be giving away a full batch of GwG titles. Before we get to that point though, don't forget that you can still claim July's Games with Gold titles as...
News Free-To-Play Title 'Gundam Evolution' Is Already Shutting Down On Xbox
It only arrived in December!
Bandai Namco's free-to-play shooter Gundam Evolution only launched on Xbox back in December, but it's already planning to close down, with the company announcing November 29th, 2023 as its official departure date. No specific reason has been given for the decision - Bandai Namco has simply "determined that it is no...
Guide Xbox Adds More Perks For Game Pass Ultimate Members (July 2023)
Here's what you can claim for free this month
The Xbox Game Pass Perks program has returned with more freebies in July 2023, and this includes a 75-day free trial for Crunchyroll Premium (from July 20th) as well as DLC for Sea Of Thieves and Asphalt 9: Legends. Here are the new Xbox Game Pass Perks you can claim in July 2023: Apex Legends -...
Guide How To Access Free 'The Crew Motorfest' Beta On Xbox Series X|S
Cruising around Hawaii
Ubisoft's upcoming open world racer The Crew Motorfest is heading to Xbox consoles this September, and ahead of launch the team is hosting a closed beta on current-gen platforms and PC. However, this upcoming playtest is not as 'closed' as you might expect, with Ubisoft freely sharing multi-use codes to gain access to the...
News Remnant 2 Dev Confirms Graphics Options For Xbox Series X And S
The two consoles perform quite differently
Upcoming action RPG Remnant 2 is right around the corner, and ahead of the game's July 25th launch date, the team working on the title has gone into a bit more detail on how Remnant 2 will perform on consoles. To put it simply, both Xbox Series X and PS5 will contain multiple modes, and which you go for...
Feature Hands On With Antstream Arcade: Xbox's Massive New Retro Gaming Collection
"Your ultimate gaming arcade is here"
Xbox boss Phil Spencer has mentioned in the past how he feels emulation is a crucial tool in preserving the history of video games, so we probably shouldn't be so surprised to see over 1400 retro titles coming to Xbox later this week in the form of Antstream Arcade. It's also the first third-party cloud...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (July 20-23)
Included with Xbox Live Gold & Game Pass Ultimate
Xbox Free Play Days is back once again, and this week's selection is the best we've seen in months! The headlining act this weekend is The Witcher 3 Complete Edition, which includes the recently released next-gen version. We also have Behaviour Interactive's new title Meet Your Maker, alongside a...
News Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (July 20)
Including a brand-new release
Another couple of Xbox Game Pass titles are coming to the library today, July 20th! This includes a brand-new release in the form of The Wandering Village, as well as the March 2023 action-adventure game, Figment 2: Creed Valley. Here are some more details on the games arriving on Xbox Game Pass today:
News The Witcher 3's New Update (4.04) Comes With A Minor Xbox Series X Fix
Here's everything included in Patch 4.04
Although CD Projekt Red is busy with Cyberpunk 2077's new expansion, it's still giving The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt plenty of love. The latest patch for all platforms including the Xbox and next-gen versions of the game is now live. While Patch 4.04 is mostly focused on delivering the "long-awaited" Netflix...
Talking Point After Almost Four Years, We're Starting To Miss Gears
We're eager to see where the series goes next
As Xbox has begun scooping up other development studios to start making some really unique-looking new titles, some of the platform's biggest franchises are taking up less of the limelight these days. There's nothing wrong with that — Halo, Forza and Gears certainly feel like they've had their time to...
News Legend Bowl Brings 'Deep-Simulation' Football To Xbox This August
"The definitive indie deep-simulation American Football game"
We've got a new American Football game coming out in August, and it looks like a great one! Legend Bowl has officially set a release date of August 9th, 2023, and it'll be available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. It's described as featuring a "hybrid of arcade-style...
Poll What Do You Think Of 'Exoprimal' On Xbox Game Pass?
How are you getting on with it so far?
Exoprimal has been July's marquee Xbox Game Pass addition so far, with Capcom launching its brand-new IP straight into the service this month. The reception seems to have been mixed since the game's arrival last Friday, but we want to know how you've been finding this new Game Pass title so far. So far, the...
News Arkane Austin Seemingly Returning To Single-Player Project Following Release Of Redfall
New job listings hint at what's to come
At this point we all know what happened with Redfall earlier this year - Arkane Austin's 2023 shooter just didn't hit the mark, leading fans to question why the longtime single-player developer pivoted to a multiplayer project. Well, regardless of the team's motive for the move, it doesn't appear to have been...
News Say Hello To The 'World’s First Xbox Controller With Hall Effect Sticks'
And say goodbye to stick drift!
GameSir has unveiled its latest Xbox accessory this week in the form of the G7 SE Wired Controller, and it's reportedly the "world's first Xbox controller with Hall Effect Sticks" - available right now for $44.99 / £49.99 / €59.99. <products id="24204"> If you're wondering what Hall Effect Sticks are, the...
News 'Police Simulator' Is Still In The Xbox Charts, And A Major Update Has Just Gone Live
This game has clearly been a big success
Of all the games you'd expect to consistently be featuring in the "Top Paid" Xbox Charts, Police Simulator: Patrol Officers probably isn't one of them. However, since it launched back in late 2022, it's pretty much always been there. Police Sim has undoubtedly proved a success on the platform, and we've been...
News Diablo 4 Patch 1.1.0 Suffers Criticism Ahead Of Season 1 Content Drop
'Season of the Malignant' begins this week
Diablo 4's first big post-launch content drop is inbound in the form of 'Season of the Malignant' arriving this week, and ahead of time, Blizzard has applied a new patch to the game on Xbox. The update makes absolutely tons of changes to the core game, including adding new Unique items and Legendary...
News 'Maquette' Is Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (July 19)
Now live in the library
Another of July's Xbox Game Pass additions is now available in the library! First-person puzzler Maquette makes its way over from other platforms to Xbox consoles, and as a day one addition to Game Pass. We'll drop a brief summary of your latest Xbox Game Pass title down below, along with a trailer so you can take a good...
News EA Details Next Major Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Update, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Stability improvements for Xbox Series X and S
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor didn't launch in the best state, but it's quickly been improved over time with multiple updates. The latest arrives today for all platforms including the Xbox Series X|S. EA describes it as a "smaller patch" but notes how it addresses some immediate issues and also mentions how...
News Sea Of Thieves: The Legend Of Monkey Island Arrives On Xbox & PC This Week
Watch the new "Guided Tour of Mêlée Island"
If you haven't played Sea of Thieves on Xbox Game Pass in a while, then you've got a great excuse to jump in again this week - the free Legend of Monkey Island update is launching on Thursday, July 20th! Up above, you can watch t
News Forza Horizon 5 Is Hosting A Summer Party, Featuring New 'Icons Of Speed' Story
In the summertime
As part of this week's Forza Monthly livestream — which also dropped brand-new Forza Motorsport details — Playground Games has introduced its latest Forza Horizon 5 series update; dubbed 'Summer Party'. This latest content drop for Forza Horizon 5 includes your typical set of new vehicles, arriving via the game's Festival...
News TOEM Makes Its Xbox Debut On Game Pass After 'Overwhelmingly Positive' Steam Ratings
"Set off on a delightful expedition"
As part of today's new Xbox Game Pass July roundup, Microsoft has confirmed that hand-drawn indie title TOEM is now available in the library, and if this sort of thing is your jam, you have reason to be excited for its Game Pass arrival. Over the last two years-or-so on Steam, TOEM has garnered over 2.5k user...
Deals All 10+ Backwards Compatible Games Added To This Week's Xbox Sales (July 18-25)
A few more Xbox 360 classics!
While the ongoing Ultimate Game Sale is the promotional focus for Xbox over the next few weeks, that isn't stopping the usual Deals with Gold and Spotlight sale selections from being added to the list. A new set of these deals has just gone live, adding another batch of backwards compatible classics to the discount...
News These Six Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (July 19 - August 1)
The latest official roundup of new titles
Microsoft has announced the latest batch of Xbox Game Pass titles for July 2023, which includes a bunch of previously confirmed indie releases as well as the surprise arrivals of Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem and Celeste! Along with these, don't forget that a few
Deals 90+ Games Added To This Week's Xbox Sales (July 18-25)
To go alongside the Ultimate Game Sale
The Xbox Ultimate Game Sale 2023 has only just begun, and we've already got more games to add to the list! Microsoft has today given us more Deals with Gold and Spotlight offers, making up almost 100 new deals in total. You'll find some of our handpicked highlights from the new selection down below, and if you...
News Forza Motorsport New Gameplay Footage Shows Direct Comparison To Forza 7
The improvements are impressive
During this week's Forza Monthly livestream, developer Turn 10 Studios took some time to showcase another look at the upcoming Forza Motorsport, providing some interesting comparisons to the team's previous release - Forza Motorsport 7. In the video clip up above, Forza Motorsport creative director Chris Esaki goes...
News Three Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (July 18)
Here are your latest additions
Update: Microsoft has also added a surprise addition to Xbox Game Pass today in the form of TOEM! We've updated the original article with some details and a trailer for this brand-new Xbox release. <related ids="152816"> Original story: Your latest Xbox Game Pass ti
News Another Five Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass Soon (July 31)
Including some pretty big departures
Microsoft has revealed another five games leaving Xbox Game Pass in the latter part of July 2023, and it includes a few pretty big departures such as The Ascent and Two Point Campus. Marvel's Avengers is also on the list ahead of the game's removal from the Xbox Store this September. Here's what's leaving Xbox
News 2023 Showcase Was Xbox's 'Highest Rated' And 'Most Viewed' Show Ever
With over 92 million views
Microsoft has announced today that the Xbox Games Showcase 2023 was the "highest rated" and "most viewed" show in Xbox history, racking up over 92 million views within seven days of the broadcast. The 2023 edition of the Xbox Games Showcase also featured the highly anticipated Starfield Direct, and it led to the event...
News Xbox's New Game Pass Tiers Are Causing Confusion Around Online Multiplayer
"Core" has it, but "Console" doesn't
By now, you've probably seen the announcement that Xbox Live Gold is being removed and replaced by a new form of Xbox Game Pass called "Xbox Game Pass Core" - which will take place on September 14th. Xbox Game Pass Core features all of the same benefits as Xbox Live Gold, but instead of Games With Gold (which is...
News These 19 Games Will Be Included With Xbox Game Pass Core At Launch
With more to come before September 14
Microsoft has announced today that Xbox Live Gold is being converted into the new "Xbox Game Pass Core" membership this September, and as part of the change, "Core" members will get access to over 25 Game Pass titles. At the moment, Microsoft is only confirming 19 of these games, with more to be revealed before...
News Microsoft Confirms Xbox Live Gold Is Being Replaced This September
With Xbox Game Pass Core
It's official! Microsoft has announced today that Xbox Live Gold is being replaced on September 14th with Xbox Game Pass Core, which will be available for £6.99 / $9.99 per-month or £49.99 / $59.99 per-year. Xbox Game Pass Core will come with online multiplayer access, exclusive member deals and access to a selection of...
News The Wandering Village Brings Its Highly-Rated City-Builder To Xbox Game Pass This Week
"Survive together in this hostile post-apocalyptic world"
We've got a few games arriving on Xbox Game Pass as part of the July 2023 lineup this week, and one of them is The Wandering Village, which actually launched in early access form (on PC) all the way back in September of 2022. Of course, that means we already know what people think about this...
News Payday 3 Dev Says 'We Need You To Be Online' For Upcoming Xbox Game Pass Title
The game will seemingly be another 'always-online' release
Long-in-development co-op shooter Payday 3 was recently announced as an Xbox Game Pass launch title, which we're quite happy with considering the game feels well-suited to a service with lots of subscribers on day one. However, it does appear that you must be online to play any aspect of...
News Xbox 'Game Pass Core' Reportedly Replacing Xbox Live Gold This September
Update: It's official!
Update: Microsoft has now officially confirmed that Xbox Live Gold will be replaced by Xbox Game Pass Core on September 14th, 2023. We've covered this story in more detail elsewhere on Pure Xbox: <related ids="152764"> Original story: There's been a surprising Xbox leak - seemingly revealing Microsoft's Xbox Live Gold...
News Xbox Has Released A Minecraft 'Creeper' Themed Mini Fridge
Available now in the US
Back in 2021, Xbox made the Xbox Mini Fridge a reality by releasing it as an actual product to fans around the world. It's since released a revision, and now in an update, it's launched a brand-new Minecraft 'Creeper' themed mini fridge. This is based on the same enemy in Mojang's game that blows up and is now available...
News Halo Infinite Gameplay Animator Returns To 343 Industries
"I can't wait to share what I'm working on"
Halo studio 343 Industries has faced some difficult moments this year with layoffs and a number of big-name departures including head of creative Joseph Staten. It's raised questions about the future of Halo Infinite and also the franchise, but it seems the studio might already be on the road to recovery...
News Three Games Are Confirmed For Xbox Game Pass In August 2023 So Far
"Experience the mad and macabre for yourself"
There's still a little while to go until August, but we've already got three games confirmed for Xbox Game Pass next month! All three were featured as part of the recent ID@Xbox Showcase, so they're definitely locked in for August. These are three pretty big additions to Xbox Game Pass as well, with
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (July 17-21)
Including four Game Pass titles!
Welcome to your new Xbox games roundup for July 17th to July 21st! Next week is highlighted by the arrival of four Xbox Game Pass titles (Techtonica, The Cave, Maquette and The Wandering Village), as well as the release of
Reminder Three Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass Today (July 15)
Including this "gravity-defying" adventure
Today is the day for three Xbox Game Pass titles to leave the service, which includes the gravity-defying journey Exo One, children's adventure game Paw Patrol The Movie and roguelite classic Spelunky 2.
Talking Point Are You Looking Forward To The New Forza Motorsport This Year?
Hype around the game feels strangely subdued
Over the last couple of days, our racing game focus has been squarely on Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown with Nacon finally unveiling official gameplay, but don't forget there is another huge Xbox racer in the pipeline! Forza Motorsport makes its grand return on Xbox Series X|S later this year, and we...
News Fable's Narrative Lead Is Leaving The Project After 'Several Wonderful Years'
"I know it’s in good hands"
We've got some Fable news to share today, as the game's Narrative Lead, Anna Megill, has announced she will be departing the team this August, stating that "the time feels right for new challenges". Megill, who previously worked on the likes of Control and even Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, shared the news on social...
News All 80+ Backwards Compatible Games In The Xbox Ultimate Game Sale 2023
Original Xbox and Xbox 360 classics
The Xbox Ultimate Game Sale 2023 is officially underway, featuring discounts for over 700 games including a whole bunch of major AAA releases. You can even get some fantastic games for up to 90% off! <related ids="152665,152692"> As you'd expect, the Ultimate Game Sale also includes lots of backwards...
News 'EA Sports FC 24' Brings Lots Of Game Pass Benefits, Including A Month Of Free Membership
Here are all the Game Pass bonuses
Yesterday brought us the grand reveal of EA Sports FC 24; the company's first football game since its high-profile breakup with industry powerhouse FIFA. While the game itself looks pretty similar to last year's FIFA 23 on a first look, there are lots of notable Xbox Game Pass bonuses this year, including a free...
News 'Maquette' Makes Its Xbox Debut Next Week, And It's Coming To Game Pass
The first-person puzzler heads to the service soon
Annapurna Interactive has finally unveiled a release date for upcoming Game Pass title Maquette - a first-person puzzler that's been scheduled to hit Xbox consoles for months after being available on PlayStation since 2021. Thankfully, we haven't got to wait much longer for Maquette's
News Lots Of Games Reduced By 90% In The Xbox Ultimate Game Sale 2023
HUGE discounts for great games!
Looking for some cheap Xbox games during the Xbox Ultimate Game Sale 2023? There are over 700 games included in the Xbox Ultimate Game Sale right now, and that obviously means we've got a few titles that have been discounted by up to 90%, representing incredible deals on some truly great gam
News Exoprimal Is Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (July 14)
Take on hordes of Dinos is this Capcom shooter
The time has finally come! Arguably July's biggest Xbox Game Pass addition has arrived in the form of Exoprimal - a brand-new chaotic co-op shooter from veteran developer Capcom. We'll drop all the details on this new Game Pass title down below, including our very own video introducing players to the...
News Xbox's 'Biggest Content Drop In History' Sees Over 1400 Retro Games Arrive Next Week
As part of the cloud-based Antstream Arcade
We're getting a pretty huge new addition on Xbox next week in the form of Antstream Arcade, which is bringing over 1400 retro games to the platform as part of its cloud streaming service, including some PlayStation and Nintendo titles that will be playable on Xbox for the very first time. Launching on...
News Xbox Ultimate Game Sale 2023 Now Live, 700+ Games Discounted
The Summer Sale has arrived!
It's time for the Xbox Ultimate Game Sale 2023! This year's summer sale includes a list of over 700 discounted games, many of which are major AAA titles (including plenty of recent releases), so there's a lot to choose from. Below, we've included just some of the major highlights from the Xbox Ultimate Game Sale 2023...
News EA Sports FC 24 Launches This September On Xbox One, Series X|S
With a discount for Game Pass members
EA has today pulled back the curtain on EA Sports FC 24, which will be replacing the FIFA series when it arrives on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S (along with PlayStation and PC) this September. This year's version promises gameplay improvements in the form of HyperMotionV technology, which uses...
Soapbox Test Drive Unlimited Was Special, And I'm Excited For Its Xbox Comeback
That solar crown is mine
After years and years of anticipation, we finally locked eyes on Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown gameplay yesterday during Nacon's TDU Connect presentation. While the game didn't quite shout 'next-gen racer' during its gameplay debut (we're hoping it'll be nice and polished up for 2024), it did look very Test Drive Unli
