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Monday21st Oct 2024
News Xbox Exec Dismisses Rumour That He Doesn't Care About Banjo-Kazooie
"It holds a special place in my heart"
Over the weekend, a video from YouTuber Puerta al Sótano began getting a lot of attention after they claimed that Xbox exec Aaron Greenberg used the phrase "nobody cares about Banjo-Kazooie" at a recent press event. The event was apparently for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, and the response was to the...
News Microsoft Adds New Xbox Series X|S Dynamic Background For Black Ops 6 Launch Week
Feelin' like 2010 all over again
Yep, it's officially Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 launch week, and Microsoft is going all-out as it prepares for its first-ever COD launch on Xbox Game Pass. Following on from last week's new line of BO6 accessories comes a brand-new
Sunday20th Oct 2024
News Surprise! Black Myth: Wukong Has Been Rated For Xbox
Could an announcement be on the way?
It seems we've finally got an update about the Xbox version of Black Myth: Wukong. A rating for the Xbox version has been spotted on the ESRB, which hopefully means we might get an update about a release date for this version of the game soon. As you can see below, it's been rated 'T' for teen and contains...
Saturday19th Oct 2024
Poll A Year Later, What Do You Think Of Alan Wake 2 Overall?
Did it live up to the hype for you?
Earlier this week, we were treated to the news that Alan Wake 2's Lake House DLC will be dropping next week on Xbox Series X and Series S, and therefore we thought our weekend poll should revolve around this popular sequel from 2023! Of course, Alan Wake 2 got off to an outstanding start with the critics when it...
News Lots Of Games Are Discounted By 90% On Xbox This Weekend (October 19-20)
Some great 80% and 85% discounts as well!
Looking for some cheap Xbox games on Xbox this weekend? Well, as usual we've got loads of 90% discounts that you might be interested in, including for the likes of Back 4 Blood, G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout, Battlefield 2042, Dead Island,
Feature These 40+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (October 21-25)
Including an absolutely MASSIVE Game Pass title!
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for October 21-25! The big release of next week is obviously Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 (which is also on Xbox Game Pass), while other highlights include Sonic X Shadow Generations, Fear The Spotlight,
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 19-20)
How about some South Park on Game Pass?
Another weekend begins! There's lots to enjoy on Xbox over the next few days, including a bunch of recent Xbox Game Pass additions, a selection of Free Play Days titles, and the usual hundreds of new discounts on the Xbox Store! Here's what we'
Friday18th Oct 2024
Poll How Often Do You Take Advantage Of Crossplay On Xbox?
We find ourselves using it quite a bit
These days, crossplay support is more prevalent than ever in our favourite multiplayer titles, and we have Xbox to thank for a lot of that - Phil Spencer and his team were heavily pushing the feature for years before it become commonplace. For a while, we tended to think of crossplay as something that you...
News 'Survival: Fountain Of Youth' Is Now On Xbox, And There's A Free Trial Too
It's already a top seller, despite technical issues
We'll admit, until we took a glance at the Xbox charts earlier today, we'd never heard of Survival: Fountain of Youth. It's clearly proving popular already though, as it's in the "Top Paid" section for both the UK and US as things stand. The game first launched on PC earlier this year, and on...
News Two More Xbox Game Pass Titles Quietly Appear In October's 'Leaving Soon' List
Update: One of them has vanished already
Update: We mentioned below that we were suspicious about both of these, and it seems our spidey-senses may have been correct! Like a Dragon: Ishin! has now vanished from the "Leaving Soon" section, but DIRT 5 remains at the time of writing. We're keeping our fingers crossed that neither will depart on October...
News Xbox Is Getting A Lot Of Praise For This Week's Partner Preview Showcase
"Easily the strongest yet"
Well, another Xbox Partner Preview is in the books! This week marked the third version of the showcase so far, and based on the reaction we've seen over the past 24 hours (well, slightly less), most Xbox fans seem to have enjoyed it. A quick browse on social media reveals that a lot of people really liked the surprise...
Feature Ryse: Son Of Rome - The Story Behind This Classic Xbox One Launch Title
A visual stunner that kicked off a new generation
If you remember the launch of the Xbox One, you probably recall the intense hype surrounding Ryse: Son of Rome. It was to be a console seller - a visually stunning action-adventure title from original Far Cry developer Crytek, boasting next-gen graphics on an unprecedented scale. Indeed, Ryse still...
News Xbox's Phil Spencer Is Clearly Loving Metaphor: ReFantazio Right Now
How about you?
Metaphor: ReFantazio has been out for a week now on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, and we can confidently say it's one of our top games of 2024. It's so good that we even gave it an "Outstanding" 10/10 review here at Pure Xbox! Xbox boss Phil Spencer has clearly been loving his time with the game as well, as he took to the social...
Guide Xbox Game Pass In 2025: The Full List Of Everything Announced So Far
The complete list of all games
Xbox Game Pass is already starting to fill up for 2025, and if you're looking for a list of everything coming to Game Pass in 2025, you've come to the right place! Below, we've picked out the complete list of games announced for Xbox Game Pass in 2025 so far, and we'll keep updating this as more are announced ahead of...
News Xbox Shocktober Sale Now Live, 250+ Games Included This Year
"Spooky savings and creepy chills"
We'd been wondering when the Xbox Shocktober Sale would show up, and now it's suddenly appeared! The 2024 version of this sale features 250+ discounts, and there are some big titles that are well worth adding to your collection. This includes the likes of Resident Evil 4 (the remake) and Dragon's Dogma 2's Deluxe...
News Multiple Xbox Cloud Gaming Improvements Reportedly On The Way
Big updates are expected next month
There have been ongoing updates about Xbox Cloud Gaming recently, with reports and even some evidence suggesting Microsoft is gearing up to allow users to stream their games soon. Along with this, The Verge's senior editor Tom Warren has now shared some new information, revealing more about Microsoft's upcoming...
Thursday17th Oct 2024
News GOTY Contender 'Animal Well' Gets A Surprise Launch On Xbox Today
Not to be overlooked
Today's Xbox Partner Preview event featured a few big reveals (which we've covered in full here at Pure Xbox), but one that might have gone under the radar for many was the announcement of Animal Well, which is available now! Believe it or not, this is a genuine Game of the Year contender, rackin
News Control Spin-Off 'FBC: Firebreak' Brings Its Co-Op Shooter To Xbox In 2025
Coming to Game Pass on day one!
Today's Xbox Partner Preview showcase was concluded with a first look at FBC: Firebreak, which is a new three-player co-op shooter from Remedy Entertainment that essentially serves as a spin-off of the Control series. The game is described as easy to pick up and play, featuring "hectic co-op missions sh
News 'Blindfire' Is A New Arena Shooter Set In Darkness, Out Today On Xbox
"How would you play an FPS in the dark?"
We always get a shadow drop or two at the Xbox Partner Preview events, and one of them today was a new FPS called Blindfire, which takes the form of a multiplayer arena shooter where the game is set mostly in darkness. Available for £7.99 / $8.99 on the Xbox Store (with a free trial as well), Blindfi
News Four Games Announced For Xbox Game Pass At October's Partner Preview Showcase
All coming to Game Pass on day one!
The October 2024 edition of the Xbox Partner Preview showcase featured a few Xbox Game Pass announcements, including a new shooter from Remedy called FBC: Firebreak along with the highly-anticipated Subnautica 2! Below, you'll find every
News 'Cronos: The New Dawn' Is An Xbox Horror Game From The Team Behind Silent Hill 2
Bloober Team is cookin'
One of the biggest surprises at the Xbox Partner Showcase today has been Cronos: A New Dawn - a fresh horror experience from the team that just delivered Silent Hill 2. While Konami's remake isn'
News Phasmophobia Finally Has An Xbox Release Date, Arrives Later This Month
The popular online co-op horror game
It was all the way back in mid-2023 that the online co-op horror game Phasmophobia was first announced for Xbox, and although it's suffered numerous delays since then, we've finally now got a concrete release date for Series X and S! Yes, as announced at the Xbox Partner Preview showcase today, Phasmophobia will...
Roundup All The Reveals From October 2024's Xbox Partner Preview Showcase
Missed the event? Here's a recap
Missed the Xbox Partner Preview October 2024 showcase earlier today? No worries! You can always go back and watch the on-demand version for yourself, and we've also detailed all the important reveals in this article. The following list is everything that was revealed during the stream: Alan Wake 2: The Lake House...
News 'Mouse: P.I. For Hire' Brings Its Classic Art Style To Xbox In 2025
Who ordered this mouse?
Remember this 'Mouse' game that looks like Cuphead meets OG DOOM? Well, it's got a brand-new subtitle and a release window - Mouse: P.I. For Hire heads to Xbox Series X|S in 2025. Yep, the Xbox version now joins the PC release in arriving next calendar y
Poll How Would You Grade Today's Xbox Partner Preview Event?
Did you enjoy the show?
The dust is now beginning to settle on the Xbox Partner Preview showcase for October 2024! If you haven't had a chance to watch it yet, you can catch the full thing over at our live coverage page, and we've also provided a separate recap of everything that happened as part of the show. So, all things considered, what grade...
News Alan Wake 2's Lake House Expansion Floats Onto Xbox Series X|S Next Week
It's not a lake, it's an ocean
Remedy Entertainment has today unveiled the release date for its Alan Wake 2 Lake House expansion; the second add-on to 2023's Xbox horror hit Alan Wake 2. We're entering the Lake House on October 22nd, where things are bound to get weird and wacky in the world of Alan Wake. As part of
Guide Call Of Duty Black Ops 6: Release Date, Release Times & Xbox Game Pass Details
Everything you need to know for BO6
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is one of Microsoft's biggest releases of the year, with the game's arrival fast approaching at the end of October. It's safe to say there's been quite a bit of hype behind this one - especially with its inclusion in Xbox Game Pass on day one. So, we're going to round up all of the...
Live Watch October's 'Xbox Partner Preview' Showcase Here
Featuring multiple world premieres!
Welcome to the Xbox Partner Preview event for October 2024! This is the third version of the showcase we've seen so far, with the first debuting back in October of last year, and as the name suggests, it's focused around third-party games. It's set to last around 25 minutes in all, and here's a bit of what you...
News Game Pass Members Are Getting An Exclusive Sale On Xbox This Week (October 15-22)
Hundreds of new deals are available
Update: The Xbox Shocktober Sale has since begun as well! We've rounded it up elsewhere on Pure Xbox: <related ids="173360"> Original story: We're still waiting on the big Xbox Shocktober Sale that's expected in the next couple of weeks, but before then, we've still got hundreds of new deals on the Xbox...
News Dragon's Dogma 2 Performance Patch Adds New FPS Targets On Xbox Series X And S
Capcom has all the deets
Dragon's Dogma 2 was a huge hit for Capcom earlier this year, but one common community complaint was the game's performance - it was a bit all over the place at launch on pretty much every platform. Well, after multiple patches attempting to address this, the team has added new performance mode options on Xbox Series X and...
