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News Star Wars Outlaws Suffers Slightly Turbulent Xbox Launch For Ubisoft+ Subscribers
It still works, but you might need a workaround!
Star Wars Outlaws is officially available right now on Xbox, but if you want to start playing it ahead of its standard release this Friday, your only option is the Ultimate Edition - which retails for a massive £120 / $130 on the Xbox Store. Let's be honest, that's pretty crazy - but there is...
Guide All Of These 60+ Games Are Included With Ubisoft Plus On Xbox
Assassin's Creed Shadows is also coming soon!
Update (August 27, 2024): Ubisoft Plus is continuing to grow on Xbox! Star Wars Outlaws is now available in its Ultimate Edition form ahead of the game's general release on August 30th, and the Ultimate Edition of Assassin's Creed Shadows is also scheduled to arrive this November. It's a good time to be...
News Capcom Fighting Collection 2 Not Announced For Xbox, But Don't Lose Hope Yet
Microsoft is apparently working on it
Yesterday, as part of the Nintendo Direct in which we saw a whole bunch of games confirmed for Xbox, one of the big absentees was Capcom Fighting Collection 2, which again was announced for pretty much everything except Xbox. It's no surprise, really - the Marvel Vs. Capcom Figh
Review Age Of Mythology: Retold (Xbox) - Microsoft's Godly RTS Classic Revitalised
Go beyond history
Age of Mythology might not be a major numbered entry, but it's still played a significant role in the Age timeline – transitioning the series from 2D to 3D following the success of Ensemble's real-time strategy king, Age of Empires II. Mythology wasn’t just there to fill the void when it landed on PC in 2002 and is still...
News 25 Years On, Worms Armageddon 'Anniversary Edition' Is Blasting Its Way To Xbox
Incoming!
It's the return of a classic! Team17 has announced today that 25 years since its arrival in 1999, Worms Armageddon will be making a return in the near future, and that includes for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. This version is the "Anniversary Edition" of Worms Armageddon, which includes a bunch of improvements such as...
News 'Castlevania Dominus Collection' Just Got Shadow Dropped On Xbox Series X|S
Three classic Castlevania titles!
As part of today's Nintendo Direct partner showcase, Konami has shadow dropped an entire Castlevania collection, including on Xbox! Yep, the Castlevania Dominus Collection is out now and includes three classic titles, plus a bonus "redesigned version of the very first Castlevania arcade game" - Haunted Castle...
News Multiple Games Announced For Xbox Following August 2024's Nintendo Direct
10+ big reveals that are coming to Xbox as well as Nintendo Switch!
Today, in the world in Nintendo Life, we saw a new Nintendo Partner Direct as well as an Indie World Showcase that treated us to 10+ reveals that are also coming to Xbox consoles in the near future (some of them today!). We've got some big titles here too, such as Tetris Forever, a...
News Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed Now Has A Completely Free Demo On Xbox
The full remaster is out next month!
Ahead of its arrival next month, THQ Nordic has today announced that a free demo is officially available for Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed! Yep, the 2010 Nintendo Wii title is getting a full remaster for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S this September, and you can get a ta
News Xbox Is Hosting A Special 'Super Saver Sale' For Game Pass Members This Week
Some big discounts here!
It's Tuesday, and that means we've got a fresh batch of sales on the Xbox Store! The big one this week is a "Super Saver Sale" for Xbox Game Pass members, but there's also a Fighter Sale and last week's ID@Xbox Sale to check out. Looking at some of the highlights here, we've got big discounts on the likes of Braid,...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Think About Visions Of Mana From Square Enix
Early reviews are going live!
After making a surprise appearance at Xbox Developer Direct earlier this year, Square Enix's Visions of Mana is out later this week - which means early reviews are beginning to drop for this upcoming RPG. Initial impressions for the game seem pretty solid, if a little mixed, so here's what the critics are saying about...
News Dragon Age: The Veilguard Combat Detailed In Big Gameplay Breakdown
EA & BioWare lift the veil
Earlier this month, we finally got that sweet sweet release date for Dragon Age: The Veilguard - BioWare's latest is launching almost a decade after the series' last mainline entry in Dragon Age: Inquisition! Anyway, enough about the silly wait time, EA is finally lifting the veil on this upcoming Xbox RPG; with combat...
Talking Point So, Is Anyone Still Waiting On A Refund For Their Redfall DLC?
We're hearing mixed reports on the status of these refunds
Around two months ago now, we started seeing reports that players were beginning to receive refunds for Redfall's cancelled DLC - which happened in the wake of Xbox closing down developer Arkane Austin. However, a new social media post has cropped up to suggest that not everyone has been...
News Xbox Fan Highlights 'Biggest Gripe' With Star Wars Outlaws Which You Can Easily Fix
"This is a great tip"
Although Star Wars Outlaws doesn't technically release until later this week on August 30th, the Ultimate Edition of the game is actually now available (including as part of Ubisoft Plus on Xbox), so players have finally got their hands on it. We're bound to see all kinds of feedback crop up over the next few days, but if...
News 'Core Keeper' Is Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (August 27)
A new survival game with 8-player co-op!
Welcome to another Xbox Game Pass update! Today, Minecraft-like survival game Core Keeper is joining Game Pass, as we near the end of another big month for the service. There are some definite Terraria vibes with this one as well thanks to its camera perspective, but without further ado, here's your...
News Switch Drummer 'Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival' Coming To Xbox
A new drum for Series X|S also unveiled
Bandai Namco's drum-based rhythm game Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival will be coming to the Xbox Series X|S on November 7th, 2024. This includes the release of the game on multiple other platforms (including Microsoft's PC storefront) following its exclusive console release on the Switch in 2022. As part...
News Here's Over An Hour Of Fresh Gameplay From Xbox RPG Avowed
A deep dive on the Game Pass title
Throughout the last week or so, Obsidian's Avowed has been a massive part of Xbox's presence at the Gamescom 2024 industry event. We saw new gameplay, read some early previews, and learnt about
News Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6 Multiplayer Trailer Lands Ahead Of Xbox Game Pass Beta
Jump into MP later this week!
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is getting its multiplayer beta later this week, and ahead of that little BO6 taster on Xbox Game Pass, the team has just dropped an introductory trailer for the game's multiplayer suite. So, as expected, we've thrown this trailer up above for you all to enjoy. And remember, a slice of Black...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Ubisoft's Star Wars Outlaws
An overview of this new Star Wars adventure
Well, reviews for Star Wars Outlaws are now out in the wild - including the Pure Xbox write-up from our resident Star Wars space blaster PJ O'Reilly. So, we're here to round up some of the general impressions for Ubisoft's upcoming Star Wars adventure, starting out with a summary of our PX review. Without...
News Metal Gear Solid 3 Remake Tech Specs & Frame Rate Revealed For Xbox
Konami spills the beans
As part of a busy preview period for the industry in and around Gamescom, multiple outlets have gone hands on with Konami's Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, and these previews have delivered some new-gen tech specs for the upcoming MGS3 remake. Over at
Rumour Black Myth: Wukong 'Memory Leak' Has Caused Xbox Series X|S Delay
"The game has not passed Xbox's bug detection tests"
Black Myth: Wukong has been a bit of a phenomenon since its PC and PS5 launch earlier this month, in fact, it's been a massive story since its very first reveal. However, the Xbox version has been delayed indefinitely, and a new rumour aims to shed some light on exactly why we haven't se
Review Star Wars Outlaws (Xbox) - Robust Stealth & Immaculate Vibes Make For A Super Star War
Hokey Religions And Ancient Weapons Are No Match For A Good Blaster At Your Side, Kid
Alright. Let's not beat about the space bush here. We genuinely thought that Star Wars Outlaws could have turned out pretty bad. A mediocre-at-very-best sort of affair. Just reskin any old Ubisoft-style open world game with Star Wars stuff and be done with it...
News Well-Known Leaker Reveals Major Xbox Game Pass Addition For September 2024
Another one coming from Ubisoft?!
So far, we know very little about Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass lineup for next month, but the often-accurate leaker eXtas1s has today revealed a major addition to the service for September 2024. According to the insider, Ubisoft's open world, extreme sports-racing mashup Riders Republic will enter the library next...
Guide New Xbox Games Release Dates In 2024
2024's upcoming Xbox launch dates
What new Xbox games release dates in 2024 are coming up? If you're looking for a list of 2024 Xbox release dates, including for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, you've come to the right place. 2024 is shaping up to be a massive year for the platform when it comes to new releases and Xbox Game Pass, with...
Talking Point What Did You Think Of Gamescom 2024 Overall?
Which of the events did you enjoy most?
So, that's another Gamescom in the books! This week's event in Germany brought us announcements for a variety of upcoming Xbox games, including the likes of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle and Starfield: Shattered Space. The big event was Geoff Keighley's Gamesco
News Lots Of Games Are Reduced By 90% In The Xbox Gamescom 2024 Sale
Bag a bargain this weekend!
Looking for some cheap Xbox games in the Xbox Gamescom Sale for 2024? As you may have noticed, there's a big Gamescom sale on the Xbox Store right now along with new ID@Xbox and Game Pass exclusive sales, but because of all the busyness over the past few days, we haven't got around to covering it! You can go check it...
Feature These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (August 26-30)
Including a special treat for Xbox Game Pass members
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for August 26-30! We've got a stacked list of big new releases on the way over the next few days, including the likes of Star Wars Outlaws, Visions of Mana, Monster Jam Showdown and the Premium / Premium Upgrade version of
News Three Years Later, Quake Is Officially Getting A Physical Xbox Release
Courtesy of Limited Run Games
Back in 2021 when we were first treated to the awesome remaster of Quake on Xbox, there was a bit of controversy over the fact that Limited Run Games was producing physical editions for everything except Microsoft's consoles. Flash forward three years later, and we're finally getting them! Limited Run has opened...
News $10 Multiplayer Game 'FuzzBall' Has Suddenly Been Made Free On Xbox
It's fantastic for achievement hunters as well!
We all like a free game, right? Well, Xbox seems to have partnered with developer ShadowLair Games to make FuzzBall free to claim on the platform, which was previously available for $20 back at launch before dropping to $10. This is a mutliplayer brawler that you can either enjoy solo or locally...
News Avowed Gets Massive Uncut Gameplay Demo During Xbox's Final Gamescom Event For 2024
It's looking very far along!
Avowed is proving to be one of Xbox's big stars for Gamescom 2024 - it's getting lots of air time through various previews, interviews and
Roundup All The Big Reveals From Xbox's Third Gamescom 2024 Livestream
The final stream of the week!
The final of Xbox's daily livestreams from Gamescom 2024 has just aired, and similar to what we've seen over the past few days, we were treated to a small number of new reveals for the likes of Avowed and Ara: History Untold! But first, make sure you catch up with the past two days of livestreams if you haven't...
Talking Point Does Microsoft Have A '30FPS' Problem With Its Xbox Series X|S Output?
Or is it a non-issue?
With the confirmation that Obsidian's Avowed is aiming for a 30FPS frame rate target on Xbox Series consoles, we're starting to see some heated discussion on the topic and whether it's becoming a bit of an issue for Xbox. Microsoft's last three major first-party releases (Forza aside) have all launched at 30FPS in Redfall,...
News Shattered Space Will Bring 'Narrative-Driven Horror' To The World Of Starfield This September
Shattering expectations
Ahead of its release next month, Bethesda is bringing Starfield: Shattered Space to Gamescom 2024 in a big way - we're starting to see lots of details and impressions trickle out of the event. It sounds like folks are quite excited about the first big expansion for Starfield coming this September
News Obsidian Confirms That Avowed Runs At 30FPS On Xbox Series X|S
"It's a trade-off we opted to make"
Xbox's upcoming RPG Avowed is nearing the end of its development, with Obsidian gunning for a February 2025 launch for the Game Pass title. While the team says that optimisation is still underway, and the game's specs won't be 100% finalised until closer to release, it has confirmed that Avowed is aiming for a...
News Avowed Early Previews Are Looking Positive Ahead Of Xbox Game Pass Launch Next February
"It's fantastic"
Xbox's Avowed now has its launch date locked and loaded for Feb. 2025, which means we're bound to see and hear much more about the Game Pass RPG in the coming weeks and months. Right now, Gamescom 2024 is going on in Germany, which is proving to be a great place for more Avowed; we're starting to see some previews hit the we
News Two Titles Announced For Game Pass In Xbox's Second Gamescom 2024 Livestream
The list keeps on growing!
The second of three Xbox livestreams from Gamescom 2024 has just finished, and once again we were treated to some interesting reveals over the multi-hour event, including two new Xbox Game Pass titles in the Hades-like
News The Callisto Protocol Franchise Expands With 'REDACTED' Spin-Off On Xbox
Launching this October!
Well, we didn't expect this! Striking Distance Studios' The Callisto Protocol is getting a brand-new spin-off this year, and yes, its name is REDACTED. No... it's not redacted, the actual game is called REDACTED. Got it? Alright. Naming oddities aside, REDACTED is a roguelike spin-off from the team's well-known 2022 survival...
News NHL 25 Brings A Suite Of Gameplay Innovations To Xbox Series X|S This October
Along with a Franchise Mode revamp
It's that time of year again, folks! NHL 25 will be heading to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S (but interestingly, not Xbox One) on October 4, 2024, and the cover stars this year are made up of the three Hughes brothers! There are a bunch of gameplay innovations in NHL 25 under the banner of "Ice-Q". Firstly,...
News EA Sports College Football 25 Becomes America's Best-Selling Video Game Of 2024
An absolutely humongous hit
Last month, we heard that EA's new College Football game had led to a big spike in Xbox Series X|S sales, and now we're starting to see how that's all unfolding. According to Circana's Mat Piscatella (NPD), College Football 25 is now the best-selling game in the US this year. These figures are taking the first seven...
News Indiana Jones And The Great Circle Is Playable Three Days Early With Xbox Game Pass Upgrade
Say hello to the Digital Premium upgrade
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle has been in the news plenty as of late, but how about some more information on the actual game itself? Well, we know it's arriving day one on Xbox Game Pass, but you can actually play the title three days early with the team's 'Premium Upgr
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (August 22-25)
Four games included this weekend!
Xbox's latest Free Play Days lineup is now live, with four games featured as part of the program this weekend. Warhorse Studios' Kingdom Come: Deliverance is probably the pick of the bunch here as the team starts to ramp up marketing for its upcoming sequel. Anyway, here's the full Xbox Free Play Days lineup this...
Roundup Every Xbox Reveal From August 2024's Future Games Show
A two-hour extravaganza of announcements!
The latest version of the Future Games Show event has taken place this week as part of Gamescom 2024, and as usual we saw plenty of Xbox-related trailers and even new announcements over the course of its two-hour duration. So, you'll find all the relevant trailers down below, of which there are many! Some...
News Action RPG 'Atlas Fallen' Is Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (August 22)
Falling into the library
After the game being heavily rumoured for Xbox Game Pass prior to its official confirmation earlier this week, Atlas Fallen is finally coming to the library today! This open-world action RPG got a bit of a mixed reception at la
News Xbox Unveils Multiple New Accessibility Offerings, Including The Adaptive Joystick
"When everybody plays, we all win"
There's admittedly a lot of frustration within the Xbox community at the moment, but if there's one thing we can all (hopefully) get behind, it's the company's efforts when it comes to the creation of new accessibility devices. During its Gamescom livestream yesterday, Xbox's accessibility team revealed four new...
News Xbox's Sea Of Thieves Has Reportedly Sold Over One Million Copies On PS5
In Phil's words: "we run a business"
There's been a lot of conversation within the Xbox community following the announcement that Indiana Jones and the Great Circle will be released on PlayStation 5 next year. Off the back of this, Phil Spencer yesterday said Xbox's franchises were actually "getting stronger". With this in mind, a new story today...
News Xbox Game Pass Title 'Stalker 2' Runs At 60FPS On Series X
And it's apparently "shaping up very well"
Ever since we first locked eyes on Stalker 2 and its atmospheric open world, we've thought it a bit of a graphical showpiece for Xbox - but that doesn't mean that the open-world title isn't going to be running at high frame rates. As part of Gamescom 2024, GSC Game World has a playable demo for its...
Roundup All The Big Reveals From Xbox's First Gamescom 2024 Livestream
Every major title showcased!
The first of three Xbox livestreams from Gamescom 2024 has just finished, and like last year, we were treated to a few surprises - alongside deeper looks at some already announced Xbox titles. The stream focused mostly on games we already knew about, with some of those getting fresh updates and launch windows along the...
News Xbox Boss Phil Spencer Comments On Indiana Jones PS5, And Microsoft's Plan Moving Forward
"It's just going to be a strategy that works for us"
Head of Xbox Phil Spencer has made an appearance at Gamescom 2024 - effectively kicking off Microsoft's daily livestream schedule that's planned for the next few days. Of course, with the huge Indiana Jones news last night, Phil was quickly asked about the team's PS5 annou
News Microsoft's New Xbox Series X And S Console Lineup Launches This October
Three new consoles are coming
To kick off today's Gamescom 2024 livestream, Microsoft has announced when its new Xbox Series X and S consoles will launch later this fall - and pre-orders are now live. So, the white all-digital Xbox Series X, the 1TB Xbox Series S, and the 'Galaxy Black' special edition Xbox Series X all launch on October 15th, with...
News Warhorse Studios Shows Off 20+ Minutes Of 'Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2' Gameplay
"What adventures await you in Medieval Europe?"
Ever since we first saw evidence of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 we've been excited to see Warhorse Studios' RPG sequel in action, and today the team has finally a delivered a big old gameplay showcase for us all to gawk over. Containing 20+ minutes of brand-new footage, the above
News Three Titles Are Joining Xbox Game Pass Core Today (August 21)
The cheapest Game Pass tier grows
Microsoft has announced another selection of titles coming to Xbox Game Pass Core, with three games entering the basic Game Pass library today, August 21. Remember, this library essentially replaces the old Games with Gold service - the tier's selection of titles is playable at no extra cost for Game Pass Core...
News Blizzard's New Diablo 4 Expansion Trailer Welcomes Back Mercenaries
The requested feature returns
Diablo 4's new expansion 'Vessel of Hatred' will introduce mercenaries to help you out on your quest, and at Gamescom Opening Night Live, Blizzard shared a new trailer featuring these helpers. Here's a bit more about these recruits via Blizzard's official website: "Discover and recruit new Mercenaries to join you on...
News SNK To Fill Xbox's Fighting Game Void With New Release In 2025
Get ready to "unleash your fury"
It's been a bit of a rough patch for fighting game fans on Xbox recently, with a few retro releases completely skipping the Xbox Series X|S. Fortunately, new entries in certain series are still on the menu. During Gamescom Opening Night Live, SNK reconfirmed its new title Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves was still on...
News Indiana Jones And The Great Circle 'Story DLC' Confirmed
A giant globe will also be offered in the Collector's Edition
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle has finally locked in a release date, and apart from the main game, it seems there is also some expansion content planned. At the end of the same trailer, it's mentioned how certain editions of the game will apparently come packed with 'The Order of...
News Multiple Xbox Game Pass Titles Showed Up At Gamescom ONL 2024
Including a couple of surprises
Today's Gamescom Opening Night Live event treated us to a few reveals for some Xbox Game Pass titles, including two surprises that were announced for the first time in Sniper Elite: Resistance and
News Starfield Is Getting New High Frame Rate Options On Xbox Series S
"To mirror existing Xbox Series X settings"
Alongside today's news about land vehicles and Shattered Space details, Bethesda has officially announced some new Starfield frame rate options for Xbox Series S users. Now matching up to Xbox Series X, Microsoft's baby console will support "30, 40, 60 or an Uncapped frame rate on VRR displays" as part of...
Roundup All The Xbox Reveals From Gamescom Opening Night Live 2024
Missed the event? Here's a recap
Weren't able to catch the Gamescom Opening Night Live 2024 event earlier today? No worries! You can always go back and watch the on-demand version for yourself, which you'll find elsewhere on Pure Xbox. If you don't want to watch it all the way through, we've also detailed all the important reveals in this article...
News Indiana Jones And The Great Circle Hits Xbox This December, And A PS5 Port Is Officially Coming
Microsoft reveals all
We officially know about Microsoft's plans for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, with Xbox bringing the game's launch date details to Gamescom Opening Night Live. The upcoming Indiana Jones adventure hits Xbox and PC on December 9th, and yes, a PS5 version has been confirmed as well. That PS5 port then lands in Spring 2025 -...
News 2K And Hangar 13 Are Giving Us A Brand-New Mafia Game On Xbox In 2025
It's called Mafia: The Old Country
Oh it's true! To close today's Gamescom Opening Night Live event, it was revealed that a brand-new game in the Mafia series will be heading to Xbox Series X and S next year, and it's officially called "Mafia: The Old Country". You can check out the official trailer up above, along with a bit more info down below...
Indy's greatest tool is his mind
Look. It’s been a long time since we had a good Indiana Jones movie to get excited about, let’s face it. Even something half decent, y’know. Dial of Destiny was a bland and soulless money grab, Kingdom of the Crystal Skull is a war crime…heck the more we think about it, were any of these movies, beyond Ark...
News Marvel Rivals Brings Its Free Hero-Filled FPS To Xbox This December
New rivals
After a closed beta that kicked off this July, NetEase has announced that Marvel Rivals officially opens up to all players with its full release on Xbox later this year. Launching on December 6, Marvel Rivals brings its character-crammed, free-to-play FPS shenanigans to Xbox Series X and S players in 2024.
News Starfield's New Land Vehicle Is Out Today, Shattered Space Expansion Arrives Next Month
Say hello to the 'Rev-8' buggy!
Bethesda has delivered the goods at Gamescom this year with some major Starfield news! First off, the team's much-anticipated land vehicle has been dubbed 'Rev-8' - and it's actually out for all players TODAY! Yep, this off-road buggy brings a much-desired new mode of transport to Bethesda's sci-fi epic, and you can...
News Civilization VII Gets February 2025 Release Date For Xbox One & Series X|S
"Build something you believe in"
We've got a date for Civilization VII! The game is coming to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on February 11, 2025, and today's Gamescom Opening Night Live event also treated us to a new gameplay reveal trailer. You can check out that trailer above, and we'll throw more details about the game down below. "In...
News 'REANIMAL' Looks Like Exactly What You'd Expect From The Team Behind Little Nightmares
And that's no bad thing!
Tarsier Studios really does have its own vibe these days doesn't it, and after the fantastic Little Nightmares games, the team is now moving onto a brand-new IP: REANIMAL. It's not abandoning its well-established atmospheric style though, as you can tell from the above debut trailer. This is very much another dark and...
News 'Dying Light: The Beast' Is The Next Installment In Techland's Zombie-Parkour Series
A beastly new experience
Developer Techland has just surprised us all with a brand-new Dying Light game! Dying Light: The Beast is aiming to deliver "a thrilling standalone zombie adventure set in a tightly-crafted rural region" to Xbox players soon. We don't have a date or anything for this one yet, but it's said to be 20+ hours long, with...
News Xbox Shows Off Extended Footage From Raven Software's Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6 Campaign
Coming to Game Pass this October!
Ever since Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 got announced for Xbox Game Pass this October, we've known that a lot of you have been excited to see the game's campaign in action. Well, Gamescom Opening Night Live has delivered - with a fresh look at Raven Software's single-player mode. Mixin
News Borderlands 4 Officially Makes Its Way To Xbox Series X|S Next Year
A big way to start Gamescom ONL!
Today's Gamescom Opening Night Live main show kicked off with an announcement for Borderlands 4 from Gearbox Software, which will be coming to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S (along with other platforms) in 2025. Details remain limited for now, but here's a bit more information on the game ahead of next year's...
News Nvidia Comparison Shows How PC Ray Tracing Will Look In Xbox's Avowed
All the god rays
Avowed is coming to Xbox Series X|S and PC in February 2025, and ahead of that nearby launch, the team at Nvidia has showcased how the game will look with its 'RTX' ray tracing features enabled. That look, as it turns out, is vastly different to the game without ray tracing enabled. It's god rays galore with RTX switched on, and...
News Former Xbox Exec Defends Phil Spencer's Recent Decisions As Head Of Xbox
"He's running a business"
In the aftermath of rumours about Indiana Jones and the Great Circle coming to PS5 next year, former Xbox exec Major Nelson has defended Microsoft's Phil Spencer on the recent strategy change over at Xbox. With Indiana Jones potentially being the next big Xbox-developed game to launch on other console platforms, fans have...
News King Kong Returns For Another Round In 'Kong: Survivor Instinct' On Xbox In 2024
We hope it's better than last year's game
Skull Island: Rise of Kong may have taken the title as one of Xbox's worst games of 2023, but that isn't stopping cinema's most famous primate from returning for another video game outing. This time around, developer 7Levels is bringing Kong: Survivor Instinct to Xbox in 2024 - and it's not exactly what we...
News These Three Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (August 22 - September 3)
Microsoft announces a new batch of titles
It's been a quiet month for Xbox Game Pass announcements in August 2024 so far, but Microsoft is back today with a few more titles to add to the list, including the likes of Atlas Fallen and the previously revealed Core Keeper. Here's the full list of Xbox Game Pass reveals for August 22 - September 3:...
News Age Of Mythology: Retold Is Ready To Pre-Install With Xbox Game Pass
It won't take up too much space either!
The next Xbox first-party game heading our way is Age of Mythology: Retold on September 4th, and if you're keen to start playing as soon as it drops on that Wednesday, you can begin pre-installing it now with Xbox Game Pass! We're looking at a great download size of just 23GB on Xbox Series X here too, so you...
News Ubisoft+ Issue Apparently 'Under Investigation' As Xbox Users Vent Their Frustrations
Better get it sorted for Star Wars Outlaws!
It's great to have the option of Ubisoft+ on Xbox these days - a subscription service that might seem costly on the surface, but provides access to all of Ubisoft's new releases on day one, often with the "Ultimate" editions included. However, we've been notified of an issue that multiple Xbox users have...
News Despite Its Xbox Delay, Black Myth: Wukong Is Already A Massive Success
Almost 1.5 million "all-time peak" players on Steam!
We mentioned last how week how the highly-anticipated action RPG Black Myth: Wukong had received some pretty excellent reviews ahead of its launch, and now the game is officially available for PC and PlayStation 5. And yeah... it's going to be huge, folks. As things stand, Black Myth: Wukong has...
Guide Gamescom Opening Night Live 2024: Schedule, Where To Watch And What To Expect
We have a huge show ahead of us!
It's almost time for Gamescom 2024! Europe's biggest gaming convention begins this week in Germany, and we're expecting plenty of announcements and fresh reveals for a large number of upcoming Xbox games. While some of those announcements will likely come during Xbox's own livestreams this week, Opening Night Live...
Guide Xbox Game Pass Core: Full List Of Games (August 2024 Update)
Here's everything you can play on Game Pass Core
Back in September 2023, Microsoft finally phased out Xbox Live Gold, replacing it with Xbox Game Pass Core as a new entry-level tier to its subscription service. Unlike Games with Gold, which has now been scrapped, Xbox Game Pass Core grants subscribers access to a select list of games separate to...
News Rumour Claims Indiana Jones Will Jump From Xbox To PS5 In Early 2025
Maybe it's true, maybe it's not
The big Xbox story on social media right now relates to the upcoming Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and it concerns a rumour that's been shared by content creator NateTheHate - who says the game is going to PS5 in 2025. Specifically, it's mentioned that Indiana Jones will launch for Xbox and PC at some point...
News Final Fantasy 16 Director Says He'd Like To See The Game On Xbox
It's just been announced for PC
We've got some Final Fantasy 16 news to share today, but sadly it's not the kind we were hoping for! It's been announced that FFXVI will be coming to PC on September 17th, with still no sign of an Xbox release as things stand. That said, Windows Central talked to game director Hiroshi Takai earlier today who advised...
Poll Are You Picking Up Star Wars Outlaws On Xbox This Month?
Or maybe playing it via Ubisoft Plus?
Although August has felt a little quiet for major new Xbox releases (don't worry, we've got plenty next month!), it's ending things in a big way with the likes of Age of Mythology: Retold, Visions of Mana, and of course, Star Wars Outlaws. Yes, Ubisoft's first crack at a Star Wars adventure is a little over a...
News 1996's Original 'Broken Sword' Is Getting Remastered For Xbox This September
Featuring 4K visuals and enhanced audio
We're a little bit late on this one, but we know that certain members of the Pure Xbox community are very keen to pick up Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged on Xbox consoles next month, so let's talk about it! This is an enhanced version of the original Broken Sword from all the way back in 1996,...
News Xbox Teases 'More Than A Few Surprises' For This Week's Gamescom Livestreams
Should be worth watching!
Welcome to Gamescom week! We've got a busy few days of events ahead, kicking off with Gamescom Opening Night Live on Tuesday and finishing with the final of three daily livestreams being hosted by Xbox on Friday. Xbox has already revealed the lineup of games set to feat
News No, Don't Expect Hollow Knight: Silksong At Gamescom ONL
Geoff just wanted to get that message out of the way
Every time there's a big event or live stream featuring indies, you'll often see chat boxes filled with requests for Hollow Knight: Silksong. It's becoming a running joke at this point, and to put Silksong fans out of their misery ahead of Opening Night Live (well, kind of), the show's host Geoff...
News Indie Dev Cancels 'HAAK' For Xbox And Criticises Microsoft Over 14 Months Of Delays
"We spent over 14 months trying"
Who fancies a bit of Monday drama in Xbox land? Here at the PX offices we could take it or leave it to be honest, but the story around indie platformer HAAK is becoming more interesting by the minute - so here we are. To try and sum things up, basically, the team behind this indie title (already released on PC,...
News Rockstar's 'Bully' Hits The Headlines Over Possible Xbox Remaster, But Don't Get Your Hopes Up
It's probably related to GTA+ instead
Update: Rockstar's new FAQ for Bully on GTA+ mentions that the Xbox version will be delivered via backwards compatibility, which again suggests that we won't be seeing any kind of new port or remaster in this case. "Players on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One can download and play Bully: Scholarship Edition via...
News Three Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass In Late August 2024
Including a major 2023 FPS
Microsoft has revealed the second batch of games to leave Xbox Game Pass in August 2024, and we have three titles departing the service in just under two weeks' time. There's a major 2023 release on this list, so if you've been meaning to play that, or any of these Xbox Game Pass titles for that matter, you'll have to get...
Poll What Do You Think Of Mafia: Definitive Edition On Xbox Game Pass?
The 2020 remake has arrived on XGP
The big Xbox Game Pass release (in fact, the only Xbox Game Pass release) of the past few days ended up being Mafia: Definitive Edition, which is a stunning remake from 2020 of the original title in the series that debuted in 2002. Back at the time of launch, the critics had some very nice things to say about this...
News Lots Of Games Are Reduced By 90% In The Xbox End Of Summer Sale 2024
Over 40 titles at rock-bottom prices!
Looking for some cheap Xbox games in the Xbox End of Summer Sale 2024? Thanks to this massive promotion, along with various other sales that are live on the Xbox Store right now, we've got over 40 games that are discounted by a whopping 90% this weekend. Some of the biggest highlights include Borderlands 3,...
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (August 19-23)
Every new release heading our way
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for August 19-23! Things are looking pretty quiet for new releases over the next few days, with the biggest highlights being Quantic Dream's Dustborn, gory survival horror game Pneumata and the new tennis title, TIEBREAK: Official Game of the
News Black Myth: Wukong Debuts To Impressive Reviews Ahead Of Delayed Xbox Launch
There are a few surprising scores though
Yes, we all know the score — Black Myth: Wukong was originally announced to be launching day one on Xbox before it got delayed indefinitely for Microsoft's consoles — and the release date is now just four days away for other platforms. As we're so close, the first reviews have gone live today across the...
News Police Simulator Dev Returns With 'Amublance Life' On Xbox Series X|S This Year
Step into the shoes of a paramedic
We've mentioned on numerous occasions how Police Simulator: Patrol Officers has become an unlikely hit on Xbox over the past few years, and now the developer is back with a new game - Ambulance Life: A Paramdedic Simulator. Launching for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S at some point before the end of 2024,...
News New Info About 'Hi-Fi RUSH' Dev Tango Gameworks Acquisition
Here's what's been told to investors
It seems some new information about Krafton's acquisition of the Hi-Fi RUSH developer Tango Gameworks has been revealed to investors. As highlighted by Stephen Totilo (via Game File), the deal was actually effective as of August 1st, 2024, and in the words of Totilo, Krafton has done an "acqui-hire" - with the...
News Call Of Duty Is Finally Reducing Download Sizes For Black Ops 6's Xbox Launch
But not before a big update coming soon
We're all well aware that Call of Duty has some of the biggest download sizes in the biz, and Activision is clearly keen to make some improvements to this ahead of Black Ops 6's launch this October. That's music to our ears! The company will achieve this in multiple ways, including separating Call of Duty:...
Talking Point Have Xbox Series X|S Dynamic Backgrounds Lived Up To The Hype?
What do you make of them?
One big new feature for Xbox gamers this generation has been the dynamic background option for Series X and S consoles. Microsoft, along with various third parties, regularly drops free dynamic backgrounds for us to enjoy, but do you actually use them? Or, are they a bit pointless with the current Xbox dashboard? In...
News Xbox Store Wishlists Will Soon Appear On Your Console Home Screen
Easy access
Microsoft has detailed a new Xbox Insider update that's begun testing a pretty neat wishlist feature. Starting now, some Alpha-ring Xbox Insiders will see their store wishlists appear right on the Xbox dashboard - rather than having to head to the dedicated store area to see them. For now, Xbox says that a "random subset of Alpha users"...
News Xbox Insider Insists Forza Horizon 5 Will Go Multiplatform At Some Point
Supposedly before the end of 2024
The biggest talking point in the Xbox community today centres around a rumour that suggests an Xbox first-party game will be announced for PlayStation 5 next week, although no-one seems to know what it is as things stand. Some believed it might be Forza Horizon 5, before Windows Central's Jez Corden advised that...
News The Plucky Squire Brings Its Charming 2D/3D Mashup To Xbox This September
"Become the hero of a living storybook"
We've got good news for any Xbox fans who have been waiting on news about The Plucky Squire! Devolver Digital's stunning blend of a 2D and 3D storybook adventure will be coming to Xbox Series X and Series S on September 17th. If you're not in the loop, The Plucky Squire is essentially a platformer with puzzle...
Guide Xbox Adds More Perks For Game Pass Ultimate Members (August 2024)
Updated for the middle of the month!
Yes, it's time for the latest batch of Xbox Game Pass Perks for August 2024! As we hit the middle of the month, we've got a few new Perks to add to the list for the likes of MultiVersus, XDefiant and The Elder Scrolls Online! Here's the latest list of available Xbox Game Pass Perks for August 2024: Apex...
News Xbox Reveals Full Daily Livestream Schedule For Gamescom 2024
We have LOADS of big games on show
Gamescom 2024 is right around the corner, and after announcing daily livestreams at the beginning of the month, Xbox has now fully detailed which games will be on show each and every day. Xbox's schedule begins on Wednesday the 21st —
News Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Another Xbox Game To Slip Into 2025
20+ minutes of gameplay coming soon!
Warhorse Studios has today announced a delay to Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2; the team's upcoming RPG sequel heading to Xbox Series X|S. Originally scheduled for this year, the game will now arrive on February 11, 2025. We've not seen too much on this title since its big reveal
News Stalker 2's Open World Looks Absolutely Gorgeous In New 'Locations' Walkthrough
"Wherever you go, you will feel the unique atmosphere"
Earlier this week, we got a big deep dive into all things Stalker 2 in the wake of its recent delay - and now the team has dropped a shorter, more stripped-back lo
Video 10 Minutes Of Gameplay From Our Hands-On With Splitgate 2
Here's a first look at "Hotzone" across three playable classes
We absolutely loved our time with the original Splitgate when it launched on Xbox a few years ago, so when the opportunity to check out Splitgate 2 came along earlier this month, you better believe we jumped at it! Above, you can check out 10 minutes of raw Splitgate 2 gameplay from our...
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