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April2025
Talking Point Do You Expect Xbox To Follow PlayStation With More Console Price Hikes?
Sony has upped its prices again
In what's becoming a very turbulent time for economies around the world, Sony has announced that its PS5 console will be going up in price for certain regions; effective today. This isn't the first time that the PlayStation maker has increased its console prices this generation, and Xbox has also made similar...
Talking Point What Dream Reveal Would You Like To See At The Xbox Games Showcase 2025?
If you were granted one wish, what would it be?
So! We've officially got a date for the Xbox Games Showcase 2025, which is heading our way on June 8th this year. That means it's time to count down to the big event - as well as start creating our dream Xbox wishlists for it. There's plenty of stuff that we already know is likely to be there. The...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 12-13)
Is it a South of Midnight weekend for you?
Another weekend begins! We've got a bunch of great new Xbox Game Pass titles to check out over the next couple of days, along with more Free Play Days additions and the Xbox Spring Sale 2025 "Sneak Preview" as well! Here's what we're playing this weeken
Talking Point What's The Best Game You've Played In 2025 So Far?
Tell us what to play
Today, we've been talking about how great South of Midnight is and how Xbox Game Pass has allowed a title like that to pleasantly surprise so many people - and it's far from the only game that's managed to do that in 2025 so far. Yes, we're only three months in, but we've already seen a ridiculous number of great games landing...
Feature Xbox Is Putting A Lot Of Confidence In The Outer Worlds 2 This Summer
Big shoes to fill
OK! We now finally have a date for the Xbox Games Showcase 2025, along with the confirmation that it'll be followed by a special Direct on The Outer Worlds 2 - marking the third time Xbox has provided a "double-feature" in June. No pressure Obsidian, but you've got some big shoes to fill! The first double-feature was based around...
Talking Point How Excited Are You For A Potential Oblivion Remake This Month?
The rumours are still flooding in
These Oblivion remake rumours are getting out of hand! We've seen the likes of Nate The Hate and DetectiveSeeds suggesting it's on the way soon, and now Giant Bomb's Jeff Grubb is also saying it'll shadow drop in April. Perhaps there's a slight chance they're all misinformed, but it seems much more likely that...
Talking Point What Are You Hoping To See In The Xbox Spring Sale?
Anything you've got your eye on?
It looked like the Xbox Spring Sale was all set to appear last Friday, but it now seems we'll be getting it this Friday instead - and it should bring close to 1000 discounts with it, including for many AAA titles. So, what's on your wishlist at the moment? Are you hoping to snag any of the top 10 Xbox of games of...
Feature After The Minecraft Movie's Success, What Other Xbox IP Should Get The Film Treatment?
Is there anything you'd pick out?
Well, it turns out A Minecraft Movie has been an absolutely massive success. Yesterday, it was reported by CNN that the film had grossed $157 domestically (in the US) to mark the best opening weekend of the year. There were apparently concerns that the film could struggle when it debuted - after all, the trailers...
Talking Point Early Access Players, Have You Been Enjoying Xbox's South Of Midnight So Far?
Another big Xbox Game Studios release
So, after years of anticipation since We Happy Few first launched almost a decade ago, Compulsion Games is back with South of Midnight; an Xbox Game Studios title now available in early access on Xbox and PC. Yep, following the recent trend of early access DLC bundles, folks can hop into this Southern gothic...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 5-6)
How about some Borderlands 3 on Game Pass?
Welcome to the weekend! We've got new Xbox Game Pass titles, Free Play Days additions and a whole bunch of Spooky Sale deals on the Xbox Store to take advantage of over the next few days - there's plenty to be getting on with! Here's what we're playing this weekend: Fraser Gilber
Talking Point Would You Be Willing To Pay $80 For Xbox Games?
Or even more in the case of GTA 6?!
The big topic that's dominating the industry this week is the Nintendo Switch 2, and specifically the higher game prices that it's set to implement for first-party titles - a whole lot has already been said about the Mario Kart World situation! As mentioned in our "huge win for Xbox" feature earlier today, this...
Talking Point Are You Expecting Xbox News At The Switch 2 Direct This Week?
Nintendo's new device is being fully unveiled
We're going to be seeing an awful lot of Nintendo Switch 2 news doing the rounds later this week after the Switch 2 Direct has taken place on Wednesday, and who knows... perhaps we'll get some Xbox news to discuss as part of it. It's been mentioned on numerous occasions that Microsoft wants to bring...
March2025
News Lots Of Activision Blizzard Games Aren't On Xbox Game Pass Yet, But Why?
"It's just so complicated..."
Many Xbox fans have been questioning why it's taken so long to add more Activision (and Blizzard) games to Xbox Game Pass since acquiring the company a couple of years ago, as we've only seen a certain number since then. For example, all the classic Call of Duty games seem to be primed for Xbox Game Pass at some point,...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 29-30)
Some Atomfall on Xbox Game Pass?
Another weekend rolls around! As we close out March 2025, there's plenty to be going at across Xbox platforms - including a bunch of Free Play Days titles and the much-anticipated Atomfall which is now live on Xbox Game Pass. Here's what we're playing this weekend: Ben Kerry, Staff Writer: The bulk of my weekend...
Talking Point Which MMORPGs Would You Love To Play Natively On Xbox?
WoW? RuneScape? Tell us!
Alright, so the other day I was talking about how World of Warcraft plays surprisingly well on Xbox thanks to NVIDIA GeForce Now, and although I do enjoy that way of playing, it would obviously be more beneficial to get a native version. I'm talking a proper app, installed on my Xbox, that can bring me to World of Warcraft...
Talking Point Will Any Next-Gen Xbox Have A Disc Drive?
Or will Microsoft go all-digital across the board?
So, the rumours about Microsoft's slate of next-gen systems seem to have slowed down a little bit lately, after we heard about three potential devices being in the works over at Xbox earlier this month. Skipping over that 2025 partner handheld for the moment and looking ahead to the two
Talking Point Almost 6 Months On, Are You Still Playing Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024?
Or did the turbulent launch put you off?
Earlier today, we caught wind of Asobo Studio's new 'World Update' trailer (up above) for Brazil and some surrounding areas - adding an array of fresh locations to both Microsoft Flight Simulator and MSFS 2024 this month. The update looks a beautiful one, and will no doubt provide players with some nice new...
Talking Point Could Sony 'Block' PlayStation Games On An Xbox Handheld?
Even if they're just the Steam versions?
With two potential Xbox handhelds on the way (including a partnered device rumoured for this year), there's been some debate on social media today about whether Sony could potentially block PlayStation games from appearing on there. Of course, we know that Sony has been reluctant to put first-party games on...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 22-23)
Did you buy Assassin's Creed Shadows?
Weekend time! We've got loads of great new content on Xbox right now, including a bunch of Xbox Game Pass additions, four Free Play Days titles, and the big release of Assassin's Creed Shadows on Xbox Series X and Series S! Here's what we're playing this weekend: Fraser Gilbert, Editor: I have to admit, de
Talking Point Which Steam Games Would You Want To Play On An Xbox Console?
We can think of a few!
It feels like the topic of the week has been centered around whether Steam will be coming to the next Xbox console, and although it's probably going to be ages until we know either way, it's still a fun thing to discuss! Personally, I've got quite a few games in my Steam library that would be a great fit for my Xbox console,...
Talking Point What's The Best Xbox Game You've Played During The Series X|S Generation?
First-party or third-party
It was around this time last year that we asked the Pure Xbox community whether you agreed with the 10 highest-rated Xbox Series X|S games of all time according to Metacritic, and most of the comments generally suggested you didn't. That list hasn't changed much in the past year - Split Fiction is the only new entry in...
Talking Point Is It Too Early To Release A New Xbox Console In 2027?
This generation's been a weird one
Alright, so the big rumour about the new Xbox console is that it's apparently targeting a 2027 release as things stand, and although things could definitely change over the next couple of years, it's nice to have a date in mind at least. If the next Xbox console is to release in 2027, that'll make it seven years...
Talking Point Xbox Is Two Months Away From Making Its Mark On Another Legendary FPS
A new age is coming
We've now passed the midway point of March, which means we're just a few months out from Microsoft bookending the first half of the year with another huge Xbox release. We had Avowed in February, we've got South of Midnight next month, and then Xbox is taking on the daddy of first-person shooters in May - with DOOM: The Dark...
Talking Point Black Myth: Wukong's Xbox Release Date Continues To Remain A Mystery
It was delayed almost a year ago
The whole situation surrounding Black Myth: Wukong and Xbox has been a head-scratcher. Over the past 10 months, we've seen the game delayed after originally getting an August 2024 release date, Microsoft appearing to suggest it might have become a timed PlayStation console exclusive, rumours suggesting the Xbox...
Talking Point Are You Trying Out This Week's Day One Xbox Game Pass Release?
Launching tomorrow on XGP!
Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass service regularly adds brand-new titles to its library, and this week we have another day one addition - in the form of 33 Immortals from Thunder Lotus Games. So, ahead of the title's arrival on the service tomorrow, we want to know if you're planning on trying out this latest day one Game Pass...
Talking Point Whatever Happened To The Xbox Elite Controller Series 3?
Will we be waiting until the next generation?
Incredibly, it's now been six years since the Xbox Elite Controller Series 2 was first released, and we've been waiting all that time for a follow-up that's just never arrived. So, what actually happened to the Xbox Elite Controller Series 3? There were rumours a few years ago that suggested Microsoft...
Talking Point What Should Microsoft Call The '2027' Xbox Console & Handheld?
If the date sticks, of course
It's been a crazy week of rumours and speculation about not only the third-party 2025 Xbox handheld, but also the next Xbox console and first-party handheld that are apparently arriving in 2027 - if the timeline doesn't shift again. The 2025 Xbox handheld will probably have a name that resembles something along the...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 15-16)
How about some WWE 2K25?
Welcome to the weekend! We've got great stuff to enjoy on Xbox over the next two days, including a couple of new Xbox Game Pass titles, another batch of Xbox Free Play Days additions, and some amazing deals on the Xbox Store! Here's what we're playing this weekend: Fraser Gilbert, Ed
Talking Point Two Years Later, Is It Finally Almost Time For 'Forspoken' On Xbox?
The long exclusivity window has now expired
Remember the PS5 game Forspoken? We've covered it a couple of times here at Pure Xbox, but we're talking multiple years ago - our first article about the game actually goes all the way back to July of 2022! Forspoken originally ended up releasing as a PS5 console exclusive on January 24th, 2023 — also...
Talking Point What Other Bethesda Remakes Would You Like Xbox To Greenlight?
What else deserves a glow-up from Team Green?
Well well well, we just can't seem to go a week without another rumour about that darn Oblivion remake - with the latest reports suggesting that this Elder Scrolls re-do could be out in a matter of weeks. While we'll be happy to see a nice little modernisation of the Bethesda classic, there's also plenty...
Talking Point Will The New '2027' Xbox Console Have Steam Support?
It would change things in a HUGE way
It's been a wild few days for reports on the next Xbox console and the Xbox handheld(s), and one thing that's clearly grabbed many Xbox fans' attention is the chance of Steam being included on the new Xbox console rumoured for 2027. A few days ago, Windows Central speculated that because the new Xbox console is...
Talking Point Will Xbox Manage To Create 'Something Legendary' With The Next Halo?
Moving past infinite
Late last year, Microsoft revealed a "new dawn" for its legendary Halo series - with 343 Industries also rebranding to 'Halo Studios' in the process. While we've not heard much about the franchise's next entry since this announcement, the Xbox developer is indeed hiring for this new project - and it's asking aspiring workers to...
Talking Point If The Next-Gen Xbox Is More 'PC-Like', Will You Still Buy It?
Straddling the line
So, yesterday a pretty interesting report came out of Windows Central that discussed several aspects of Microsoft's next-gen console plans - including the fact that multiple handheld projects are currently in the works over at Xbox. However, what we want to talk about here is this notion that
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 8-9)
Checking out any new Game Pass titles?
Weekend time! There's lots to enjoy on Xbox as usual over the next couple of days, including a selection of recent Xbox Game Pass additions, another batch of Xbox Free Play Days titles, some new free-to-play releases and a whole lot more! Here's what we're playing this
Talking Point Assassin's Creed Fans, Do You Think Feudal Japan Will Live Up To The Hype?
The much-requested setting is finally coming to life
After what feels like eons of time and thousands of speculative suggestions about Ubisoft making an Assassin's Creed game set in Feudal Japan, we're now less than two weeks away from that finally becoming a reality. Yep, AC Shadows is almost here, and the question is - will this long-awaited...
Talking Point Would You Be Disappointed If A 'Gears Collection' Didn't Include Multiplayer?
A rumour claims it might avoid PvP entirely
There's no concrete proof yet that a Gears Collection exists, but everyone seems to be talking about it following the recent rumours that have cropped up - especially the one that suggests it'll be revealed and released later this year. In fact, the latest rumour we've come across suggests it might not...
Talking Point Are You Excited For Xbox's Next Major First-Party Release In April?
Early access begins one month today!
Following a busy February for Xbox with the release of Avowed, March is looking a little quieter for the team, with no major first-party releases currently set to launch this month. However, Compulsion Games' South of Midnight is coming in April - and we want to know if you're excited for the next big release...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 1-2)
How about some Watch Dogs: Legion on Xbox Game Pass?
It's time for the weekend! There's plenty to enjoy on Xbox over the next couple of days, including a bunch of recent Xbox Game Pass additions, some great Xbox Free Play Days titles, and loads of awesome deals on the Xbox Store! Here's wha
February2025
Talking Point As Skype Shuts Its Doors, An Old Xbox Feature Retires To The History Books
The app survived for almost a decade
Well, it's the end of an era today! Microsoft has announced that Skype is officially shutting its doors in May 2025, with the focus shifting over to Microsoft Teams instead - and the company is making it as easy as possible to move over: "Over the coming days, we will roll out the ability for Skype users to...
Talking Point With Fable Now Delayed, Which Xbox First-Party Game Launches This Fall?
Microsoft has a gap to fill
Well, Microsoft delivered the news this week that its big Fable reboot has been delayed - and before this recent turn of events, the Xbox RPG was probably the team's biggest release planned for late 2025. However, even with this delay, Xbox still has some major games planned for this year including South of Midnight and...
Talking Point Which Xbox Games Would You Love To See Relisted This Year?
You never know, it could happen
These days, it feels like we're always talking about games that are shutting their servers, or even getting cancelled entirely, but we're rarely talking about titles that have been relisted - unless they're receiving new versions, of course. It's not out of the realms of possibility though, especially now that Xbox...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (February 22-23)
Some Avowed for the weekend?
Welcome to the weekend! We're sure Avowed will be dominating many Xbox owners' free time over the next couple of days, but don't forget about the Xbox Free Play Days titles as well, along with the usual batch of great Xbox Store deals! Here's what we're playing this weekend: Fraser Gilbert, Editor: I'll be honest and...
Talking Point Are You Happy With The Current Xbox UI As It Stands In 2025?
We'd like to see a few tweaks
As has been the case in recent Xbox generations, Microsoft has continued to tweak the Xbox Series X|S user interface over the console's life cycle so far - resulting in the current Xbox dashboard we have in the year 2025. The question is, are you happy with the Xbox UI right now? A new social media post from Xbox...
Talking Point Five Years On, Would You Want To See A Gears Tactics 2?
It's really been that long!
Pure Xbox had only just relaunched when Gears Tactics made its debut on PC back in April 2020 - it's been (nearly) five long years since then, and we still haven't seen a new Gears game since... although E-Day seemingly isn't far away. The Coalition's focus is obviously on that mainline origin story right now, but is a...
Talking Point If GTA 6 Releases This Year, What Does Xbox Do With Fable?
Delay it? Go at the same time?!
Today, we've been putting a spotlight on the incredible 2025 roadmap for Xbox Game Studios, Bethesda, Activision and others, and while there are loads of amazing releases on the way, Fable is one that absolutely stands out at first glance. It was all the way back in July of 2020 that Playground Games' new Fable...
Talking Point When Did You First Get Introduced To The World Of Xbox?
Was back in 2001, or much later than that?
It's scary to think that we've now just entered the 24th year of Xbox's existence, but it's true - the original console first launched all the way back in November of 2001. It won't be long until it's been around for a quarter of a century! Everyone's got a different starting point though, of course. Some...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (February 15-16)
Did you pick up Avowed's early access?
The weekend begins! In addition to Avowed's early access release which is already live, there's plenty to discover on Xbox right now including a bunch of Free Play Days titles, loads of great deals, and a new
Talking Point Avowed Premium Owners, What Are Your First Impressions?
A chance to share your initial feedback on the game
Avowed is officially out now! Well, if you're willing to fork over a bit of money for it at least - it's available in early access form for both Premium Edition and Premium Upgrade owners ahead of its full release on February 18th. With that in mind, we wanted to provide a platform for the Pure...
Talking Point Next Month, This Gorgeous Xbox-Published Platformer Will Be Five Years Old
Where does the time go?!
Some of Xbox's indie partnerships have been pretty fantastic in recent years, especially when it comes to bringing some of the space's most enticing titles to Xbox Game Pass. However, it was an actual Xbox-published series that's perhaps highlighted this best over the last decade or so - and the most-recent game in that...
Talking Point What Would You Want From A New Batman Game?
One's reportedly in the works at Rocksteady Studios
Last week, a massive Bloomberg report on the future of Warner Bros. game development dropped, and in there was a little tidbit about the future of Rocksteady Studios. Indeed, according to the report, the Suicide Squad developer is now back to making another Batman game, which has us thinking about...
Talking Point Are You Buying Kingdom Come Deliverance 2?
The reviews have been really good
We mentioned here at Pure Xbox earlier this week how Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 was shaping up to be a Game of the Year contender following its excellent reviews - so we're keen to see if you'll be picking it up in the near future! This is obviously the sequel to the 2018 original, and we reckon it's a "brutal and...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (February 8-9)
Any Far Cry New Dawn on Xbox Game Pass?
Welcome to the weekend! We've got a handful of new Xbox Game Pass titles to check out over the next two days, along with cool Xbox Free Play Days additions, the Monster Hunter Wilds beta, and lots of sales on the Xbox
Talking Point It's Been A Year Since Phil Spencer Announced The 'Xbox Business Update' Event
What followed was a turning point for Xbox
As we move further and further into 2025, Xbox's multiplatform approach is now a very tangible reality, but at one time it seemed like an unbelievable change of course for a console platform holder. That time, funnily enough, was exactly one year ago today - when boss Phil Spencer ended rampant speculation...
Talking Point February Marks Microsoft's First Xbox Game Studios Release Of 2025
Are you excited for it to launch?
Well, 2025 is officially kicking into gear now that January has come and gone - some of the biggest game publishers in the world are set to drop major projects this month. Of course, one of those is Xbox with Obsidian's Avowed - and we're just checking in to see how excited everyone is for this upcoming first-party...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (February 1-2)
It's been a busy week for Game Pass!
The weekend begins! There's loads of check out on Xbox over the next couple of days, including multiple Xbox Game Pass additions, some brilliant Free Play Days titles, and even a few playtests via the Xbox Insider Hub. Here's what we're playing this wee
January2025
Talking Point A Year Later, What Do You Think Of Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League?
Yes, it's been that long!
Time flies! It's been one year since Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League arrived on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S (along with other platforms), and the game has certainly gone through quite a journey over the past 12 months. There's no getting away from the fact that KTJL was a disappointment in terms of its financial...
Talking Point Will DOOM: The Dark Ages Become id's Best Modern DOOM Game?
Do you think it has what it takes?
Xbox has planted a major AAA flag in early 2025 with its May release date for DOOM: The Dark Ages, and after that amazing Developer Direct showcase, we're now wondering how far id Software can go with its next title. Ever since Bethesda's FPS experts rebooted the DOOM franchise back in 2016, we've absolutely loved...
Talking Point Capcom, It's Time To Get Dino Crisis On Xbox
Don't leave us out, please
Today, the company that once produced Dino Crisis games but decided to stop bothering in the early 2000s (Capcom), has randomly dropped the first two games onto PC platform GOG. Yep, Dino Crisis 1+2 are now available to buy over there - complete with new features like enhanced DirectX rendering, 4K resolution support, new...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (January 25-26)
How about some Ninja Gaiden 2 Black?
Welcome to the weekend! We've had a busy couple of days in Xbox world, and now it's time to relax with some games - with new Game Pass titles, Free Play Days offerings and the massive Xbox Lunar New Year Sale to check out! Here's what we're playing this weekend:
Talking Point The Dev Who Greenlit Insomniac's Xbox One Classic Is Retiring
We wish we'd have seen more
Today, Insomniac Games has announced that its legendary CEO Ted Price is retiring from the company, after more than 30 years at the helm. While Insomniac has always been closely aligned with PlayStation — Sony now owns the studio outright — the team did produce an Xbox One classic back in 2014 - and Ted Price played a...
Talking Point Have You Been Tempted To Switch To Xbox Game Pass Standard?
The library is growing fast!
Last year, Microsoft launched Xbox Game Pass Standard, phasing out its 'Console' tier of the subscription service at the same time. When it was revealed, we questioned the need for its existence, especially given how great Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is and the extras that are included in that service. However, with Game...
Talking Point What Release Dates Will We Get At Xbox Developer Direct This Year?
Filling out the 2025 calendar
As we continue to get closer and closer to the arrival of the Xbox Developer Direct showcase this Thursday, we thought we'd use this opportunity to ponder over the various release dates that could be announced at the event. We already know what's going to be there, of course - DOOM: The Dark Ages,
Talking Point What Are Your Plans For This Week's Big Xbox Event?
Will you be watching it live?
With the Xbox Developer Direct for 2025 now just a few days away, this is our chance to do what we always do - ask you what your plans are for it! In other words, will you be watching this live, or just catching up after the event? If you're not a big fan of the lengthy summer showcases, the nice thing about Developer...
Talking Point It's Been Three Years Since Xbox Announced The Activision Blizzard Deal
Covering Xbox has been a whirlwind ever since
Well folks, over the weekend, we officially passed the three-year mark since Xbox first announced its intentions to purchase mega-publisher Activision Blizzard. Yep, January 18th, 2022 was when the news first sent shockwaves throughout the industry - the most expensive gaming acquisition ever. Of...
Talking Point Xbox Series X|S Owners, How's Your Storage Looking In 2025?
Our yearly feature returns!
Every year here at Pure Xbox, we poll the community about how well you've been managing your Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S storage, and so we're doing the same again for 2025 - in a year where games are getting bigger than ever! Looking back over the past couple of years, it comes as no surprise that free space appears...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (January 18-19)
Diving into Xbox Free Play Days?
Weekend time! There's plenty to check out on Xbox over the weekend, with the highlight being a massive array of Xbox Free Play Days titles from EA Sports, and there are also a small number of new Xbox Game Pass additions as well. Here's what we're playing this weekend: Fraser Gilbert, Editor: I feel like there's...
Talking Point Will Microsoft Fully Reveal Its Next-Gen Xbox This Year?
Or will Xbox stay quiet in 2025
A year ago next month, Microsoft first started talking about its next-gen Xbox - a console that's supposedly going to provide the "largest technical leap" ever seen from generation to generation. The thing is though, we still don't really know what that means, even if Xbox fans have pondered the topic for months now...
Talking Point What Is Xbox Going To Do With Halo In 2025?
Do you think we'll get an announcement?
This is a really interesting time for the Halo franchise. A few months ago, it was announced that a major shakeup was taking place at 343 Industries, with the company rebranding to "Halo Studios" and embarking on a series of new games using Unreal Engine 5. It served as the beginning of a new chapter with Halo...
Talking Point Are You Hoping For Another 'Shadow Drop' At Xbox Developer Direct 2025?
That would be awesome!
As Xbox Developer Direct fast approaches, we're getting quite excited for what we might see in the 2025 edition of the event. We know three of the games that will be showcased, while rumours are pointing towards a "legendary Japanese IP" for Xbox's fourth game of the show. But, what about another shadow drop of some sort?...
Talking Point 10 Years Ago, Microsoft Delivered An Incredible Lineup Of Exclusives For Xbox One
It wasn't all bad back then!
The Xbox One has always got a bit of a bad rap when it comes to exclusives. Sure, the console did tail off towards the end when Microsoft's games pipeline seemed to clog up, but the first few years were amazing - we'll die on that hill. From 2016 onwards the console no-doubt began slowing down, but 10 years ago in 2015,...
Soapbox With Xbox Games Now On PS5, Microsoft Needs To Ditch Forced PC Crossplay
Back to an even playing field
A few years ago, with the help of Microsoft and Xbox, crossplay became the norm for multiplayer games across the industry. Sony famously pushed back on the feature before PlayStation eventually hopped aboard, but nowadays, it's pretty much a standard in most big multiplayer games. To be honest though, I think crossplay...
Talking Point Will Nintendo Switch 2 Appear At The Xbox Developer Direct 2025?
We could be in for a crazy two weeks, folks
OK, look, Nintendo Switch 2 rumours are flying around so much at the moment they're hard to ignore. Yes, we know the system isn't directly related to Microsoft, and yes, we're fully aware that this site is called Pure Xbox - but we actually reckon Team Green could have quite a major role to play in the...
Talking Point Will 1 Vs. 100 Ever Make A Comeback On Xbox?
It was supposed to, but what happened?!
We're getting a huge wave of nostalgia looking at that image! 1 Vs. 100 truly was a memorable part of the Xbox 360 era, serving as a live gameshow where Xbox fans could compete and try to win prizes while answering quiz questions. It was a really cool way to bring the Xbox community together, and Xbox boss...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (January 11-12)
How about some Road 96 on Xbox Game Pass?
It's time for the weekend! There's not too much going on with Xbox at the moment, but we do have a new Xbox Game Pass addition in the form of Road 96, and don't forget about the ongoing Last Chance sale on the Xbox Store! Here's what we're playing this weekend: Fraser Gilbert, Editor: I'm firmly in
Feature Speculating On Xbox's 'Surprise Brand-New Game' To Be Shown At Dev Direct
A little more speculation please
Well, Microsoft's 2025 Xbox Developer Direct announcement is here, with the company planning to detail four upcoming titles set to grace Xbox Series X|S this year. However, while we know what three of those games will be, Microsoft is being very secretive about its fourth title; the event will see Xbox "visit a...
