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News Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Finally Launches For Xbox One Next Month
Last-gen players can jump in very soon!
EA and Respawn Entertainment have finally dated the last-gen versions of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, and fans don't have long to wait to dive in. The Fallen Order sequel comes to Xbox One, and PS4, on September 17th, 2024. Closer to when the current-gen versions launched back in 2023, Respawn announced their...
News These Three Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (August 7-13)
The first batch for August!
Here we go! Microsoft has today unveiled the next batch of titles coming to Xbox Game Pass in early August - and we have some big games here including the latest Activision Blizzard drop with Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy. Here's details on when Crash arrives, alongside the rest of the early August lineup so far:...
News Borderlands Games Discounted By Up To 90% In This Week's Xbox Deals
Along with some exclusive new XGP offers
We've seen all kinds of offers hitting the Xbox Store in recent days following the conclusion of the Xbox Ultimate Game Sale 2024, and this latest one is focused on the Borderlands franchise - with some great deals on offer! Notably, Borderlands 3 is down to 90% off (£5.99 / $5.99), while the massive...
News 7 Days To Die 1.0 Version Continues To 'Break Records' As Free Trial Goes Live On Xbox
"We have had an incredible response"
7 Days to Die finally brought its updated console version to Xbox Series X and S last month, and the game seems to be doing rather well for the developer so far. In and amongst the game's free trial going live on Xbox, the team says that its open world zombie title "continues to break records" across all...
Interview Kena: Bridge Of Spirits - Blending Eastern And Western Themes In A New Xbox Adventure
"Kena was a labor of love for our indie team"
This month marks the arrival of former PlayStation exclusive Kena: Bridge of Spirits on Xbox consoles, and truth be told, we've been very intrigued by the title ever since it launched on PS4 and PS5. After such a long wait for the Xbox release, we sat down with the team at Ember Lab to get a better idea...
Feature 10 Exciting Xbox Indie Games To Look Out For In August 2024
Another month of fantastic new indie releases!
We've already highlighted some of the biggest new releases of August 2024 here at Pure Xbox, but what about the indie games? As usual, we've got plenty to pick out, including some upcoming day one releases for Xbox Game Pass. Although the ten titles below caught our attention the most, there are plenty...
News Microsoft Rewards Is Nerfing Its 'Weekly Console Bonus' In The UK
Another setback for MS Rewards on Xbox
It's no secret that Microsoft Rewards has suffered quite a few setbacks over the past year, although one new feature that's been added along the way is something called the "Weekly Console Bonus", which allows users to rack up hundreds of points per-week for simply playing games on a daily basis. As good as it...
News Expeditions: A MudRunner Game Seemingly Coming To Xbox Game Pass This Month
A new expedition for subscribers
On the back of plenty of Xbox Game Pass rumours and predictions in recent weeks, well-known leaker eXtas1s is back again with another peek at what's to come for the service. According to the insider, Expeditions: A MudRunner Game is set to make its
News Lots Of Games Are Reduced By 90% On Xbox This Weekend (August 1-6)
More great bargains to snap up
Looking for some cheap Xbox games in this week's Xbox sales (August 1-6)? You know the drill by now - as part of the latest selection of Xbox deals, we've got a bunch of games that are discounted by 90%, resulting in some fantastic bargains! Some of the highlights here include Rustler, Werewolf: The Apocalypse -...
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (August 5-9)
Including another day one Game Pass release
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for August 5-9! We've got the likes of SteamWorld Heist 2, Deathbound and Volgarr the Viking 2 heading our way here, while Xbox Game P
Roundup All The Xbox Reveals From The THQ Nordic Showcase 2024
Short but sweet
Today marked the 2024 version of the THQ Nordic Showcase, which treated us to a series of trailers and game announcements for the likes of Wreckfest 2, Gothic 1 Remake and a new Darksiders game! Below, you can c
News Xbox Game Pass Medieval Hit Chivalry 2 Wraps Up Development
The studio is now focused on "compelling new multiplayer projects"
Following the release of Chivalry 2's Regicide update earlier this year in May 2024, Torn Banner Studios has now announced it's officially done with content updates for this medieval multiplayer title available on Xbox Game Pass and other services and platforms. Regicide was the...
News Four Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass In Early August 2024
Our first batch of August leavers
Microsoft has revealed the first batch of games to leave Xbox Game Pass in August 2024, and we have four games departing the service in a few weeks' time. If you've been meaning to play any of these Xbox Game Pass titles, you'll have to get a move on! Here's what's leaving Xbox Game Pass on August 15: Xbox Game...
News PowerWash Simulator's Next Crossover Teased As Free Summer Update Arrives On Xbox
Is that... Cuphead?!
Hot on the heels of some free DLC earlier this month to celebrate the game's anniversary, PowerWash Simulator is back with another update - and the trailer for it drops a curious teaser for what could be the team's next big crossover. The summer update itself takes players to the Cruise Ship; a new location for you avid...
News Xbox Details Plans For Gamescom 2024, Including Daily Livestreams This Month
Featuring Stalker 2, Atomfall and more!
Ahead of the big gaming convention later this month, Xbox has announced a bunch of plans for Gamescom 2024, including daily broadcasts during the week of the event. Everything kicks off on Wednesday, August 21, with an Xbox livestream featuring fresh looks at Stalker 2, Atomfall, Age of Mythology: Retold and...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (August 1-4)
Included with Game Pass Core and Game Pass Ultimate
Update (Thu 1st Aug, 2024 16:00 BST): Well, something has clearly gone wrong here as Microsoft is now advertising WWE 2K24 for Xbox Free Play Days, but it's still 2K23 that's included at the time of writing. Hopefully that adjustment will be made over the next few hours - 2K24 is definitely...
Feature All New Xbox Games Coming Out In August 2024
Star Wars Outlaws, Kena: Bridge of Spirits & more!
Welcome to our roundup of all new Xbox games coming out in August 2024! Below, we've listed every Xbox game with an August 2024 release date, including all confirmed Xbox Game Pass releases so far. The big highlight of the month from a new releases perspective is surely Ubisoft's Star Wars Outlaws,...
News Another Title Has Been Confirmed For Xbox Game Pass This August
Join the Mafia on Xbox, PC and cloud
Following a rumour earlier this week, Microsoft has now officially confirmed Mafia: Definitive Edition is on its way to the Xbox Game Pass library next month on 13th August. It will be available via the cloud, console and also PC. This information was first shared by the well-known leaker eXtas1s, who also...
Deals Xbox Discounts More Titles As 'Ultimate Game Sale' Is Nearly Over
Dead Island 2, Saints Row & more added!
Microsoft has added another selection of titles to this week's Xbox sales - although it's a fairly short list this time out, considering the big summer sale is still live until tomorrow, July 31. <related ids="169022"> Still, despite the slim selection, there are some big recent releases in this list...
News Digital Foundry Investigates 'Bricked' Xbox One Consoles That Can't Update
The launch model Xbox One is the culprit
Eurogamer's Digital Foundry team has come across an interesting development in recent months regarding old Xbox One consoles - and they've decided to investigate the matter for the most recent DF Weekly podcast episode. To cut to the chase, the DF team has been spotting sporadic posts online in recent months...
News Here's Your First Look At Gameplay For 'Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions'
Coming to Xbox in September
Ever since the omission of Quidditch in Hogwarts Legacy, we've been keen to see how Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions will shape up on Xbox - and the team has today finally unveiled some proper gameplay for the upcoming title. So, we've included the team's official gameplay reveal trailer up above. It's a short clip for...
News Two More Games Strongly Rumoured For Xbox Game Pass In August
Reliable insider strikes again
Once again we have some rumoured Xbox Game Pass additions for August 2024, that if past leaks are anything to go by, will likely be true and confirmed by Microsoft in the coming days and weeks. According well-known leaker eXtas1s, Mafia:
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (July 29 - August 2)
Including the debut of a Star Wars classic!
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for July 29 - August 2! We've got plenty of interesting releases on the way over the next few days, including a couple that were part of our "exciting indies" roundup for July 2024. The big highlight is arguably Star Wars: Bounty Hunter though, which finally arrives on...
News YouTube Hit 'The Mortuary Assistant' Brings Its Terrifying Horror Game To Xbox Next Week
Seriously scary
Update: Great news! The Mortuary Assistant is finally now available to purchase on Xbox consoles: The Mortuary Assistant (Xbox Store) Original story: You might remember The Mortuary Assistant from a couple of years ago. When it launched on PC in August of 2022, the game ended up going viral on YouTube thanks to playthroughs fro
Guide Xbox Adds More Perks For Game Pass Ultimate Members (July 2024)
The latest freebies for XGPU subscribers
It's time for another batch of Xbox Game Pass Perks for July 2024! As we approach the end of the month, we're rounding up everything we've seen so far, including Perks for the likes of UFC 4 and The First Descendant! Here's the latest list of available Xbox Game Pass Perks for July 2024: Apex Legends -...
News These Are The Top-Selling Games In The Xbox Ultimate Game Sale 2024
The hottest deals in the UK and US right now
The Xbox Ultimate Game Sale 2024 will be reaching its conclusion next week on Wednesday, July 31st, and looking at the "Top Paid" Xbox charts, we're getting a good idea of what the most popular games have been in the sale overall. Our focus here is on the UK and US versions of the chart which are...
Guide How To Install Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 On Xbox Game Pass
It's more complicated than you think!
Lots of you will probably be turning on your Xbox consoles this weekend to download and try out Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, which is now live on Xbox Game Pass. However, the last few Call of Duty releases live inside a confusing app simply called 'Call of Duty', so it's worth reading on to make sure you only...
News Two More Games Quietly Announced For Xbox Game Pass In 2024
And one is coming next month!
The upcoming Xbox Game Pass release slate is looking a little quiet prior to our next roundup from Microsoft, but thankfully we have had a couple of Game Pass announcements recently - including an August addition to the service. That'll be the sandbox adventure Core Keeper, while developer Brimstone has also revealed...
News Call Of Duty Currency Now Discounted On Xbox Thanks To Game Pass
Another Game Pass W
With Call of Duty now officially on Game Pass thanks to the arrival of Modern Warfare 3 this week, Xbox players now have another COD-related bonus that we didn't even think about prior to it joining the service. Thanks to Microsoft's DLC discounts feature, any add-on content relating to Call of Duty: MW3 is now 10% off -...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (July 25-28)
Included with Game Pass Core and Game Pass Ultimate
Xbox Free Play Days is now live for the coming weekend, and we have five games playable this time out - including Ubisoft's ongoing trial for 2023's Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora. However, that one was actually a part of last week's lineup too (it's a long trial!), so the real headliner this week...
News Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy Xbox Game Pass Date '100% Confirmed' By Reliable Leaker
It's coming next month!
Formidable Xbox Game Pass leaker eXtas1s has another "confirmed" arrival date for us this week, in the form of Activision's Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy. Previously rumoured for an August Game Pass drop, the insider now claims that the re
News Fallout: London Dev Wants Bethesda's Help To Create An Xbox Version
"We want to speak to a decision-maker"
Back at the end of last week, we mentioned how the highly ambitious Fallout 4 mod known as "Fallout: London" was still on the way despite a setback earlier this year, but as things stand, it's only ever expected to release on PC. The mod's official FAQ simply states that there's no plan to reach Xbox or any...
News Halo Infinite: Operation Fleetcom Brings Back Two Classic Halo Game Modes
Who's the VIP?
343 Industries has detailed its next Halo Infinite update in the form of Operation: Fleetcom. Landing next week, the new operation is packed full of new features - but it's the two returning game modes that we're most interested in right now. At Operation: Fleetcom's launch on July 30th, Infinite players will be able to jump into...
News Shadows Of The Damned: Hella Remastered Revives 'Cult Classic' On Xbox This Halloween
Return to Hell
Following an Xbox confirmation in March, Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered has now locked in a launch date. It will launch for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One on October 31st, 2024 (aka Halloween). It comes with all-new features, a new game+ mode, 4K, and additional costumes. Pre-orders are also available now, so you can purchase...
Talking Point Have You Ever Bought A Controller From Xbox Design Lab?
If so, are you happy with it?
Back in the day, we used to love getting special edition Xbox controllers - especially game themed ones. During the 360 and early Xbox One days there were some amazing official pads out there, but once Xbox Design Lab became a thing, the program sort of took over as the de facto limited edition controller factory for...
News Tomba! Special Edition 'Not Planned' For Xbox Despite Recent ESRB Rating
The PS1 classic is getting a re-release this August
Back in June, Limited Run's 2024 Showcase treated us to a series of announcements for upcoming Xbox titles including the GEX Trilogy and Bubsy In: The Purrfect Collection, but some appeared to be skipping the Xbox platform entirely - including a "Special Edition" of the 1997 PS1 classic Tomba!...
News Epic Games Confirms Fortnite 'Issue' On Xbox Following Ridiculously Large Update
"We understand this patch size is inconvenient"
If you've been looking forward to checking out the latest update for Fortnite on Xbox, you may be disappointed to hear that it clocks in at a whopping 80GB - which Epic Games has now acknowledged as an Xbox-specific issue. In a message on social media earlier today, the team recommended that "players...
News Xbox Reportedly 'Exploring Potential' For Various New Game Pass Tiers
A cloud-only version seems very possible
It's already been confirmed that Microsoft will be introducing a new Xbox Game Pass "Standard" tier into the mix very soon, and apparently there have been considerations for various other tiers of Game Pass as well. As reported by Windows Central, the big one that Microsoft seems keen on is a "Cloud" variant...
News Wolverine Joins The Pack With Another Booty-Laden Xbox Controller
Dead-ass serious
Last week, Microsoft unveiled a very different sort of Xbox controller as a promotional partnership with the new 'Deadpool & Wolverine' movie - it contained a literal butt attachment on the back of the pad. Well, Deadpool couldn't have all the fun, so now Wolverine has joined the fray with their own bootylicious Xbox controller...
Review F1 Manager 2024 (Xbox): The Best And Most Affordable Version Yet
A place on the podium
When F1 Manager first arrived on Xbox a few years ago as a brand-new franchise from the simulation geniuses at Frontier Developments, we were genuinely surprised at how well they'd managed to combine the thrill of EA's F1 series with the addictive strategy elements of Motorsport Manager. Then, F1 Manager 2023 ended up being a...
News 'SNK Vs. Capcom: SVC Chaos' Is Back, But There's No Sign Of An Xbox Release
Despite the original launching on the OG Xbox
As we've already mentioned today here at Pure Xbox, we saw a whole bunch of cool announcements at EVO 2024 over the weekend, but something that ultimately disappointed from an Xbox perspective was SNK Vs. Capcom: SVC Chaos. It was announced on Saturday that the 2003 fighter would be getting a new...
News Reliable Leaker 'Confirms' Xbox Game Pass Date For Call Of Duty: MW3
It's right around the corner!
Almost two weeks ago now we heard that Modern Warfare 3 was set to be the first Call of Duty game to come to Xbox Game Pass, and now that very same source has "confirmed" an arrival date for the 2023 CoD title. Reliable leaker eXtas1s says that Call of Duty: MW3 will "100%" be added to Xbox
Roundup EVO 2024 - Every Xbox Highlight
Get a quick recap here
The biggest fighting game tournament EVO 2024 has just wrapped up, and throughout the weekend we got all sorts of announcements. Many of these reveals and announcements include Xbox platforms, so here's the full rundown: Street Fighter 6 - Terry Teaser Trailer <related ids="150186"> Tekken 8 - Heihachi Mishima...
Feature These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (July 22-26)
Hopefully along with some Game Pass titles...
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for July 22-26! Although we haven't got any confirmed Game Pass titles yet, we do have over 20 new releases heading our way including F1 Manager 2024 and the new version of 7 Days to Die. That said, the last time we checked, 7 Days to Die hadn't yet passed...
News SEGA Compares Original Vs. Remaster In New Sonic X Shadow Generations Footage
Spruced up for Xbox this October
SEGA has shared a fresh look at the upcoming Sonic X Shadow Generations, this time comparing some of the original stages to how they look in the team's new remastered efforts. We've shared this video up above for you to take a look at, and we must admit, the new versions of these classic stages look absolutely...
News PowerWash Simulator Is Giving Away Free DLC On Xbox Game Pass
Celebrating two years of washing!
Two years ago, PowerWash Simulator arrived in 1.0 form on Xbox Game Pass, and to celebrate the game's second anniversary, developer FuturLab is bringing free DLC to all players on all platforms. Available now, all you avid PowerWash cleaners out there can grab the 'Muckingham Files – Part 3' add-on for free on...
News Capcom's 'Kunitsu-Gami: Path Of The Goddess' Is Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (July 19)
A brand-new Capcom IP!
We have another new addition to Xbox Game Pass! Japanese developer Capcom is bringing its new IP Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess to the library today, July 19, as the service's latest day one release. We've been hands-on with this strategy adventure title over the last few weeks, and we can tell ya, it's rather good. Check
News Aspyr Details New Features In Star Wars: Bounty Hunter's Xbox Release
"We're excited to share a few more details"
We're just a couple of weeks away from the arrival of 2002's Star Wars: Bounty Hunter on Xbox for the very first time, and as part of the build up to launch, Aspyr has revealed new details today about what this version will entail. This new Xbox release (which is also being re-released on various other...
News Splitgate 2 Hits Xbox In 2025, And This Time It's Much More Ambitious
"A revolutionary step forward for competitive shooters"
A few years ago, a game called Splitgate made a huge name for itself following its free-to-play launch on Xbox (and many other platforms), but by September of 2022, it had been announced that development was ending on the project. Why? Well... Splitgate 2 of course! It's been reveal
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (July 18-21)
Included with Game Pass Core and Game Pass Ultimate
Xbox Free Play Days is back, and we have a pretty good lineup this week - with three Xbox games playable in total. Headlining that lineup is Ubisoft's Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, whose free trial we already mentioned on Pure Xbox a couple of days ago. <related ids="168984"> While that's...
News Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (July 18)
Two highly anticipated day one releases
Your latest Xbox Game Pass update has arrived! Today, we have two brand-new titles coming to the library - and they're both day one releases for the service. The titles in question are Dungeons Of Hinterberg and Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn; both of which we've just reviewed here at Pure Xbox. So, we'll drop...
Deals Xbox Ultimate Game Sale 2024 Now Live, 800+ Games Discounted
Lots of new releases on sale!
Following a brief period of exclusivity for Xbox Game Pass members over the past week or so, the Xbox Ultimate Game Sale 2024 (also known as the Xbox Summer Sale) has begun in full today! It's not just the same selection as the preview sale either, as lots more games have been added to the list. This includes some big...
News Forza Horizon 4 Has A Ridiculously Good Discount On Xbox Right Now
All editions are at least 80% off!
Last month, Microsoft announced that Forza Horizon 4 would be delisted from digital storefronts this December - and all three editions of the game have an amazing discount right now as part of Xbox's big summer sale. The Standard, Deluxe and Ultimate editions of Forza Horizon 4 are all 80% off right now - a
News Asphalt Legends Unite Launches For Free On Xbox Consoles Today
Malcolm, is that you?
Update (Wed 17th Jul, 2024): Today's the day! Asphalt Legends Unite is now available for free on the Xbox Store: Asphalt Legends Unite (Xbox Store) Original story (Thu 20th Jun, 2024): Asphalt 9: Legends has been a grea
News EA Sports FC 25 Brings 'Rush' Football To Xbox This September
Kick off early with a free Game Pass trial
We're not far away from the next entry in the EA Sports FC series! It's been announced today that EA Sports FC 25 will launch on September 27th, 2024, and as usual it'll be available for Xbox One, Series X and Series S. There are loads of new features in this year's game to look forward to, with perhaps...
News No Man's Sky 'Worlds' Update Sounds Like A Complete Overhaul On Xbox Game Pass
Hello Games delivers again!
Every few months or so we seem to bring you the news on a huge No Man's Sky update, but today's drop from developer Hello Games is ridiculously jam-packed even by its own growing standards. No Man's Sky 'Worlds Part 1' is basically a complete overhaul of the Xbox Game Pass adventure. We've seen this sort
News Antstream Arcade Celebrates One Year On Xbox, Reveals 'Most Played Games' So Far
Along with various other crazy statistics
Yes, it's been an entire year since the cloud-streaming service Antstream Arcade made its debut on Xbox, bringing well over 1000 retro games to Xbox One, Series X and Series S that we've been enjoying our time with ever since. To celebrate the occasion, Antstream has revealed some pretty crazy statistics...
Rumour Indie Hit 'Dave The Diver' Set For Xbox Game Pass Launch This Month
Possibly towards the end of July?
This week we got a fresh look at what's coming to Xbox Game Pass in mid to late July, with the lineup still looking quite light at the time of writing. However, in that very roundup Microsoft teased another update coming soon - and a new rumour is suggesting that
News Forza Horizon 5 Adds New 'Coffee Shop' Car Meet Location In Latest Major Update
Grab a coffee and do some donuts
Another big Forza Horizon 5 update has been detailed, as developer Playground Games continues to deliver the goods for its 2021 open world racer. As you'd expect, we've got lots of new vehicles coming via the game's Festival Playlist this month, but it's the new car meet location that's caught our eye so far. Yep,...
News Three Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass In Late July 2024
Your late July batch of leavers
Our second batch of titles leaving Xbox Game Pass in July 2024 has been revealed, with three games in total exiting the service at the end of the month. There aren't any huge departures in this list, but there are still some great games on the way out in late July. Here's what's leaving Xbox Game Pass on July 31st:...
News Xbox Confirms Next Three Game Pass Titles, Teases 'Another Update' Coming Soon
"Let’s get to the games"
We've been treated to another Xbox Game Pass update by Microsoft today, but there aren't any surprises this time - it contains July 16th's titles which we've highlighted elsewhere on Pure Xbox, along with the rest of this week's games. <related ids="168950"> Those other three upcoming Xbox Game Pass titles are...
Lots and lots of players
With the likes of Xbox Game Pass and Microsoft's expertise in ongoing live service titles, plenty of the team's biggest franchises continue to grow. Just this week, we brought news of a major new player milestone for 2021's Forza Horiz
News Easy 1000G Achievements Suddenly Added To 60+ Xbox Games
Bending the rules? You be the judge...
We know that there are plenty of Xbox achievement hunters out there who are always looking for the latest games to increase their gamerscore with, and we've got 60 of them to add to the list - courtesy of some recent title updates. The updates have been picked up by True Achievements this week, and they're all...
News Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (July 16)
Plus a bonus 10-hour trial!
Welcome to your latest Xbox Game Pass update! Today, we have two full additions to the library, plus a bonus third addition in the form of EA's 10-hour trial for College Football 25. Today's full game additions are both brand-new releases in Flock and Magical Delicacy, which is always good to see! We'll drop some more...
News Analysts Claim Xbox Game Pass Price Hikes Were 'Inevitable', And That An Ad-Tier Could Be Next
A shifting landscape
Last week, Microsoft announced some big changes for Xbox Game Pass, including price increases across all tiers of the service. It all continues to feel like a messy mix-up, especially considering the lack of proper communication from the team on all of th
Review Poppy Playtime: Chapter 1 (Xbox) - A $5 Game That'll Give You The Creeps
Cheap thrills
Poppy Playtime: Chapter 1 was always destined to be a hit on Xbox. You take a game with Five Nights at Freddys inspirations, slap a ridiculously cheap £4.19 / $4.99 sticker on it, and it's bound to wind up in the "Top Paid" Xbox charts before long. That's exactly what's happened within its first few days on sale, but is it any good?...
News Forza Horizon 5 Still Growing As Playground Games Hits Impressive New Player Count
It's still incredibly popular in 2024!
The Forza Horizon series has been a consistent performer for Xbox over the past decade or so, and with the help of Xbox Game Pass, the last two entries in particular have been incredibly popular. Forza Horizon 5, the team's latest effort, just keeps on trucking - and Playground Games has now seen over 40...
Talking Point If You Had To Limit Yourself To Three Xbox Games, What Would They Be?
Our own "Desert Island Discs" scenario
Over here in the UK, we have a popular BBC radio series called Desert Island Discs in which celebrities choose a selection of songs that they'd bring with them to a desert island - it's just a way of asking for their favourites basically. So, how about we do the same with Xbox games? For this weekend's...
News Two Games Are Confirmed For Xbox Game Pass In August 2024 So Far
An early look at what's ahead
Yes, it's still the middle of the month and we've got a large batch of July Xbox Game Pass additions still to come, but as we always do around this time, we're taking an early look at what's ahead for August 2024 on Xbox Game Pass as well. And the answer is... not that much just yet. However, August looks like it could...
Feature These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (July 15-19)
Including five Game Pass titles!
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for July 15-19! We've got a very busy few days ahead, with some particularly big Xbox Game Pass releases on the way including Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn and Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess! Here's what's coming to Xbox next week:
News Here Are The Top 10 Most Popular Trailers From The Xbox Games Showcase 2024
A good old top 10!
It's now been over a month since the Xbox Games Showcase 2024, and despite some of the negativity surrounding Team Green in the first half of this year, we can't deny that it was an amazing show last month. In fact, Microsoft says that last month's showcase was
News Lots Of Games Are Reduced By 90% On Xbox This Week (July 9-16)
Including a few Xbox classics!
Looking for some cheap Xbox games in this week's Xbox sales (July 9-16)? Thanks to this week's special "teaser" sale for Xbox Game Pass members, along with some deals that have been carried over from last week, we've got over 30 games that have been discounted by at least 90% on the Xbox Store. Before we dig in, be...
News Xbox Game Pass Member Sale Raises Hopes About Call Of Duty Coming To The Service
But it's just weird wording from Microsoft
Earlier this week, a sneak peek sale went live for Xbox Game Pass members ahead of Microsoft's big summer promotion, and the wording of these discounts has been the cause for lots of confusion over the last few days. Basically, when non-Game Pass members check these deals out, the store listings tend to...
News TMNT: Mutants Unleashed Brings More Turtle Action To Xbox This October
Cowabunga, dude!
Last September, it was announced that a video game adaptation of the movie Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem would be released at some point in 2024. Now, in a new update, it's been confirmed Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants Unleashed will arrive for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One on October 18th, 2024 for $39.99 /...
Talking Point Do You Ever Pre-Order Xbox Games Anymore?
Are your buying habits changing?
Earlier today, reports started to swirl about the biggest UK games retailer stopping in-store pre-orders in 2024, and the news has got us thinking about the practice and whether it still has a place in gaming these days. At one time, pre-ordering new games felt like a much more worthwhile thing to go out and do...
PSA Don't Forget, There Are Ways To Save Money On Xbox Game Pass
To avoid the price increase
Yesterday was a bit of a crazy one, wasn't it?! Out of nowhere, Xbox quietly announced that Game Pass was getting a price increase starting this week for new subscribers, and it's an increase that affects the vast majority of regions. However, just because Xbox Game Pass Ultimate now costs £14.99 / $19.99 per-month via...
News The Outlast Trials Adds New Villain Next Week In 'Massive' Xbox Update
Welcome to Project Lupara
The Outlast Trials got off to a fantastic start on Xbox this March, and following an initial patch back in April, the team has returned with a "massive" update for the multiplayer horror title - arriving July 16th. Dubbed 'Project Lupara', this latest Outlas
News Xbox Game Pass Zombie Romp 'World War Z: Aftermath' Gets Huge Free Update
Including a new map!
Today, developer Saber Interactive has launched its 'Battle of Arizona' update for World War Z: Aftermath, bringing a brand-new HordeXL map to the co-op Xbox Game Pass zombie-slaying adventure. The new horde mode arena, which takes place in Phoenix, AZ, comes as part of the team's latest update since the game's next-gen...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (July 11-14)
Included with Game Pass Core and Game Pass Ultimate
Xbox Free Play Days is here, and we have a pretty hefty lineup this week - with four Xbox games playable in total. Headlining that lineup is Ubisoft's The Crew Motorfest, whose free trial we already mentioned on Pure Xbox last week. <related ids="168539"> While that's the main event here,...
Rumour Day One Releases Delayed On A 'Case-By-Case Basis' For Xbox Game Pass Standard Tier
This ain't it, chief
Well, Xbox Game Pass Standard has officially been unveiled by Microsoft - and it's swooping in to replace Xbox Game Pass Console "in the coming months". While we know that this middle GP tier will exclude certain day one releases, we don't really know which games will skip the tier at launch, and for how long they'll be delayed...
News Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (July 11)
Both making their Xbox debuts!
Welcome to your latest Xbox Game Pass update! Today, two new-to-Xbox titles are entering the library, including the fantastic Neon White which our very own Liam Doolan recently reviewed here on the site! <related ids="168478"> We've also got the gorgeous open world adventure Tchia hitting the library today, so...
News 'Double Dragon' Is Officially Getting A 3D Revival On Xbox In 2025
The beat 'em up classic returns
Update: The game has now appeared on Steam, complete with screenshots! Here's more about it: "The player traverses the screen horizontally to take down enemies in this beloved genre. Experience the same simple and intuitive gameplay, with controls and balance refined for the modern era. The carefully crafted...
Reaction Microsoft's Constant Tweaking Of Xbox Game Pass Is Becoming Exhausting
Just pick a plan and stick with it
So, Xbox Game Pass is changing again. Following last year's introduction of Game Pass Core comes a fresh replacement for 'Console' Game Pass in the form of Xbox Game Pass Standard - which sits just underneath Game Pass Ultimate. Keeping up? Yeah... it's all becomi
News NBA 2K25 Hits The Court This September For Xbox One & Series X|S
It promises "enhanced authenticity and realism"
It's always around this time of the year that 2K unveils its next basketball release, and we've been treated to it today in the form of NBA 2K25, which arrives for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on September 6, 2024. Pre-orders are already live on the Xbox Store, with prices ranging from...
News Xbox Game Pass Changes Partly Because Microsoft 'Isn't Seeing Strong Growth', Claims Analyst
"One factor that influenced this move..."
Have you taken in the news about all of Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass changes yet? Don't worry, we're still a little confused by the service's new structure as well, but gaming analyst Daniel Ahmad has provided some insight as to part of the reason behind these changes to Xbox's subscription plans. The...
News Here's A Complete List Of All Price Increases Coming To Xbox Game Pass
Starting this week
It's been a busy start to the day, with Microsoft announcing price increases for various forms of Xbox Game Pass over the past few hours, and we won't blame you if you're getting a bit confused about all the different changes taking place! So, we thought we'd use this opportunity to share a list of all the price increases coming...
News Microsoft Provides More Detail On Its New Xbox Game Pass Standard Tier
With additional info to come "soon"
In the wee hours of the morning here in the UK, Microsoft decided it was the right time to announce sweeping changes to Xbox Game Pass. The service's 'Console' tier is no more — to be replaced by Xbox Game Pass Standard — while both the existing Core and Ultimate tiers are getting price increases. <related...
News Xbox's New 'Just For You' Offers Include Super-Cheap Mafia Trilogy Deal
For some of us anyway!
As another Tuesday rolls around we have a fresh set of Xbox deals for the coming days - with the focus of this week's discounts being a 'teaser' collection for Xbox's big summer sale. However, we're also seeing a selection of these 'Just For You' offers that Xbox likes to throw around these days, and a deep discount on
Rumour Reliable Leaker Reveals Upcoming Xbox Game Pass Addition
Coming to the library... soon?
Microsoft typically keeps its cards close to its chest when revealing Xbox Game Pass titles - most additions are only announced a week or two before they're added to the library. Every now and then though, we get an unofficial tease, and reliable leaker 'eXtas1s' has today revealed a game we can expect to come to the...
News Xbox Summer Sale 2024 'Teaser' Now Live, 300+ Games Discounted
Game Pass members get the deals one week early!
It's time to kick-off the Xbox Summer Sale 2024! This year's promotion has begun with one week of exclusivity for Game Pass members, before the sale is blown open to all Xbox players in the near future - seemingly around July 17th. Otherwise known as the Xbox "Ultimate Game Sale" 2024, this teaser...
News Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (July 9)
Your latest Game Pass arrivals
Welcome to your latest Xbox Game Pass update! We have two new titles entering the library, including the recent release of Cricket 24 and the well-reviewed Case of the Golden Idol - which makes its Xbox debut today! Here's an introduction to your Game Pass lineup for July 9th: Cricket 24 (Console, PC, Cloud):
Talking Point Is There A Place For 'Snap Mode' On Xbox In 2024?
Not gonna lie, we actually miss it
It's been over 10 years since Xbox introduced a new feature called "Snap Mode" that would allow Xbox One owners to watch TV or access apps at the same time as playing their favourite games, and it's still being talked about to this day. That's despite the fact that Snap Mode hasn't existed for ages now - the...
News Xbox Is Getting A Very Similar Game To 'Trombone Champ' This Week
And it's set to be ridiculously cheap!
A couple of years ago, a game called Trombone Champ started going viral following its PC release, taking the form of a Rock Band-like rhythm game where the idea is to stay in tune while playing along to various songs. The unique aspect of Trombone Champ is that it's purposely difficult, and the real joy comes...
News When Will The Xbox Summer Sale 2024 Be Revealed?
It's almost that time of year again
Update: Microsoft has kicked off the Xbox Summer Sale 2024 with a "Teaser" event in which over 300 games are discounted for Xbox Game Pass members. That sale ends on July 17th, so we're expecting the full, larger sale to begin for everyone at some point around that date - probably between the 17th and 19th...
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (July 8-12)
Including four Game Pass titles!
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for July 8-12! We've got some very intriguing titles heading to Xbox next week, especially when it comes to Xbox Game Pass, including the likes of Neon White, Tchia and The Case of the Golden Idol! Here's what's coming to Xbox next week: Ne
News The First Descendant Gets First Xbox Update, Here Are The Patch Notes
Now #1 in the Xbox free-to-play chart!
The First Descendant has been proving extremely popular since its free-to-play release on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S earlier this week, and it's just received its very first update - albeit just a small hotfix. Probably the most notable thing here from an Xbox perspective is an issue that caused...
News GTA 5 Dev Talks Cancelled Single-Player DLC, Says It Was 'Really, Really Good'
GTA Online took precedence instead
There's been talk for a long time now about GTA 5's single-player DLC and plans for the character of Trevor to be involved in a big way - but the belief is that it was cancelled in favour of focusing on GTA Online instead. That's essentially what was reiterated by Joe Robino, camera artist and virtual...
News Xbox Is Sending Out 'Excellence' Awards For Some Very Special Games
A nice touch
It's always nice to see Xbox giving recognition to third-party teams when their games perform well, and the latest example is in the form of the "Xbox Excellence Award" - which we've spotted being given out to two dev teams so far. There are probably many examples out there, but for now, it's the Texas Chainsaw Massacre and My Time At...
Preview If You Like Rollercoaster Tycoon, 'Parkitect' Might Be Worth Considering On Xbox
It needs mouse and keyboard support though
As you may have seen in our July 2024 Xbox indie games roundup earlier this week, Parkitect: Deluxe Edition recently launched on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, and it's worth considering if you're a Rollercoaster Tycoon fan. Specifically, we're talking classic Rollercoaster Tycoon. Parkitect...
News Lots Of Games Are Reduced By 90% On Xbox This Week (July 2-9)
Another batch of fantastic bargains!
Looking for some cheap Xbox games in this week's Xbox sales (July 2-9)? Well, this week we've got over 40 titles that are discounted by 90% on the Xbox Store, and that's thanks to a massive selection of sales in which over 700 games have been reduced until at least next Tuesday! <related ids="168403">...
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