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News Two Of Last Year's Best Xbox Games Are Getting Collector's Editions In 2024
We'll take both of these, thank you!
We keep hearing how physical Xbox sales are becoming less and less of an importance these days, but fortunately we're still seeing some fantastic boxed editions for various games - including two of last year's very best Xbox titles. The first of these is Sea of Stars, which is not only getting a standard...
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- Indie Games
- Physical
- Xbox One
- Xbox Series X
News Palworld's Crazy Demand Is Causing Issues With Creating Multiplayer Worlds
If you're getting an error message, you're not alone!
It's only been a few hours since Palworld launched on Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass (along with Steam), and it's clear that it's going to be an absolutely massive hit, racking up hundreds of thousands of concurrent players already. Unfortunately, the servers are being absolutely rammed with...
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- Palworld
- Xbox Game Pass
- PC
- Multiplayer
News Xbox's New Indiana Jones Game Swaps Out Harrison Ford's Voice
But it will retain his likeness
While Indiana Jones and the Great Circle will feature the likeness of the legendary actor Harrison Ford, one thing missing will be his voice. Yes, in case you didn't hear it the first time around, it's now been confirmed voice acting veteran Troy Baker is lending his talent. MachineGames co-founder and lead game...
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- Indiana Jones
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
News 'Quake 6' Was Teased At Xbox Developer Direct, And We Didn't Even Spot It
You cheeky fellows
The dust is beginning to settle on Xbox Developer Direct 2024, but not before fans have managed to extract one final teaser from the showcase. During MachineGames' Indiana Jones and the Great Circle segment, Bethesda seems to have teased a new Quake game. Yep, during a section of Indiana Jones developer chit-chat, a whiteboard is...
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- Bethesda
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News Palworld Dev Explains Why Dedicated Servers Aren't Yet Supported On Xbox
It's just for 1-4 players for now
Today's the day for Palworld on Xbox Game Pass, and based on the early Steam and Twitch stats we've been seeing, this could end up being one of the most popular launches of the entire year - it's been a massive hit so far! The good news is that you can play Palworld with your friends as well, as the game supports...
- Xbox
- Palworld
- Dedicated Servers
- PC
- Xbox Game Pass
News Bethesda Reveals Full Patch Notes For Starfield's Next Update (1.9.47.0)
Available now in Steam Beta form
We're getting closer to another Starfield update! Bethesda will be rolling out Starfield Update 1.9.47.0 to all Xbox and PC players in around two weeks' time, and it's actually available right now via the Steam Beta program on PC. This is the update that Bethesda teased as the "biggest yet" on social media last...
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- Starfield
- Bethesda
- Update
- Xbox Series X
News Cyberpunk 2077 Gets Gorgeous Dynamic Background For Xbox Series X|S
One of the best yet!
Earlier this week we informed Xbox fans about five brand-new dynamic backgrounds for Xbox Series X|S, and now CD Projekt Red has got in on the act with a stunning Cyberpunk 2077 effort. Released today, the team at CDPR now allows us all to "visit Night City" every time we turn our Xbox consoles on. Here's a look at the new...
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- Cyberpunk 2077
- CD Projekt Red
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
News Phil Spencer Thanks Xbox Developer Direct Teams, Praises Show Format
What did you think of the latest showcase?
It's safe to say Xbox's latest Developer Direct showcase was a huge success, with the official reveal of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle as well as many other exciting upcoming projects. Microsoft's Gaming CEO Phil Spencer has always shown a lot of support for Xbox's studios as well, and sure enough...
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- Xbox Series S
- Xbox Game Pass
Reaction Xbox Developer Direct 2024 Proved That Microsoft's New Format Really Works
Another home run
Well, that's it folks, another Xbox Developer Direct is in the bag after the 2024 event came to a close yesterday evening. It was a fantastic showing all-in-all, with four Xbox studios and one surprise Square Enix appearance packing out a neat livestream that never outstayed its welcome. We didn't get an unexpected shadow release...
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- Features
- Microsoft
- Developer Direct
News Todd Howard Admits He Was 'Nervous' Pitching His Indiana Jones Game To Lucasfilm
It is Indiana Jones, after all
Bethesda's Todd Howard is an industry legend, and although he recently launched a new (and massive) IP, even he's had moments where he's been a tad nervous. In case you missed it, during the latest Xbox Developer Direct broadcast, Howard reflected on when he originally pitched Indiana Jones and the Great Circle to...
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- Indiana Jones
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
- Xbox Game Pass
News Xbox Game Pass Likely Surpassed 33 Million Subs Last Year, Claims Analyst
"We’re seeing slowing adoption of Xbox Game Pass"
It's been a while since we've had any official numbers on Xbox Game Pass subscribers. Back in early 2022 Microsoft announced that the service had hit 25 million members, but aside from a quietly-retracted 30 million milestone in September last year, we've not r
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- Xbox Game Pass
- Microsoft
News 343 Industries Reveals Multiple New Features Coming To Halo Infinite In 2024
Starting with the January Update!
343 Industries has today pulled back the curtain on what to expect from Halo Infinite's next update that arrives on January 30th, as well as teasing a few features that will be arriving later in 2024. Let's get stuck in, shall we?! Halo Infinite "Content Update 29" drops on the 30th, introducing a new Arena map...
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- Halo Infinite
- 343 Industries
- Updates
Gallery Indiana Jones And The Great Circle Looks Super-Slick In New HD Screenshots
Big budget adventuring
The biggest reveal of yesterday's Xbox Developer Direct came via MachineGames and its closer look at Indiana Jones and the Great Circle - with lots of fresh gameplay and a whole load of new details unleashed on this exciting FPS. You can check all of that out in the video up above, but shortly after the presentation the team...
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- Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
- Microsoft
Guide When Will The Xbox Lunar New Year Sale 2024 Be Revealed?
It's almost ready to land
Anyone feel like we're just getting week after week of massive Xbox sales right now? Well, we're probably about to get another one in the near future in the form of the Xbox Lunar New Year Sale 2024. There's no formal date for the Xbox Lunar New Year Sale just yet, but based on previous years, we're expecting it to land in...
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- Guides
- Deals
- Sales
- Lunar New Year
News 'Palworld' Brings Pokémon-Like Action To Xbox Game Pass Today (January 19)
Pokémon with guns? OK, cool
Xbox Game Pass grows once again today, this time with oversized creatures and massive machine guns. Yep, the one-and-only Palworld enters the Game Pass library today - if you fancy some Pokémon-like action this weekend! Here's how the game is shaping up as it joins Xbox Game Pass: Palworld (Console, PC, Cloud):...
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- Palworld
- Xbox Game Pass
- Xbox One
- Xbox Series X
News Elder Scrolls Online Announces New Expansion, Out On Xbox This June
A first-look at 'Gold Road' and ESO's 2024 roadmap
The latest Developer Direct shed light on many of Xbox's upcoming projects, but in case you missed it, there was also a stream at the very end sharing the latest news about Elder Scrolls Online. The highlight was the reveal of Gold Road - a brand-new expansion featuring a new zone, storyline,
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- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
- Elder Scrolls Online
- Updates
Thursday18th Jan 2024
News Lots Of Games Are Reduced By 90% On Xbox This Week (January 16-23)
Including the fantastic Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice!
Looking for some cheap Xbox games in this week's Xbox sales (January 16-23)? Well, Xbox has got a treat in store for us! In anticipation of Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2's release later this year, the incredible Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice has been reduced to just £2.49 / $2.99 over the next few...
- Xbox
- Deals
- Discounts
- Xbox One
- Xbox Series X
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...
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- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
- Xbox One
- Release Dates
News 'Indiana Jones And The Great Circle' Gameplay Has Landed, And It Looks Awesome
Coming to Game Pass in 2024!
We still can't quite believe our eyes, but yes, Bethesda is releasing an exclusive Indiana Jones title on Xbox Game Pass. The project, now named Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, was first teased back in 2021 - and a new gameplay deep dive has confirmed that the game launches on Xbox Series X|S and PC
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- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
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Roundup Here's What Was Revealed At The Xbox Developer Direct 2024
All the big announcements
Weren't able to catch January 2024's Xbox Developer Direct 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. The...
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Feature Hands On With Palworld: The New 'Pokémon-Like' For Xbox Game Pass
"Mom, why does Pikachu have a gun?"
The following is a slightly altered transcript of our Palworld preview on the Pure Xbox YouTube channel. You can watch the full video up above, complete with a bunch of gameplay footage that we captured during our early access hands-on! This new 'gotcha' game has drawn comparisons to the likes of Pokémon which...
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- Xbox
- Palworld
- Xbox Game Pass
- Hands On
Guide Xbox Developer Direct 2024: Event Date, Start Times & Where To Watch
Everything you need to know
It's almost time for Xbox's 2024 Developer Direct event, where various teams will provide closer looks at their upcoming projects. Last year's event was Microsoft's debut effort, and we're expecting big things from its second outing. Here's everything you need to know about the Xbox Developer Direct 2024 event. What...
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- Xbox Developer Direct
- Guides
- Microsoft
- Developer Direct
News Hellblade 2 Will Be A Digital-Only, Cheaper Release On Xbox And PC
Ninja Theory confirms its plans
Developer Ninja Theory has finally told us all about its plans for Hellblade 2 - including that much-welcome release date of May 21st. In the wake of today's Xbox Developer Direct showing, the team has also confirmed that the game will cost just $50 on Xbox Series X|S and PC - launchi
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- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
- Hellblade 2
- Ninja Theory
News Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (January 18)
Hey, look, more Game Pass games!
Ahead of Xbox's big Developer Direct livestream later today, the team has prepared a couple more Xbox Game Pass drops for January 18. One of these is an EA Play addition — in the form of F1 23 — which will go live in a few hours. Here's a quick look at each of today's new Game Pass arrivals:
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- Xbox Game Pass
- Xbox One
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
News Obsidian Returns With A Fresh Look At 'Avowed' Ahead Of 2024 Release
It's shaping up really nicely!
Today's Xbox Developer Direct kicked off with a fresh look at the upcoming Obsidian RPG Avowed, giving us some behind-the-scenes insights alongside brand-new gameplay footage ahead of the game's release later this year. Oh, and we got a release window as well! Avowed will officially arrive for Xbox Series X, Series S...
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- Avowed
- Xbox Developer Direct
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
News Hellblade 2 Is Officially Coming To Xbox Series X|S In May 2024
After almost five years of waiting, we have a date!
After being revealed almost five years ago alongside the Xbox Series X, Ninja Theory's Hellblade 2 is almost ready to go. Today's Xbox Developer Direct has delivered the game's official release date - Hellblade 2 comes to Xbox Game Pass on May 21st, 2024
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- Hellblade 2
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
- Xbox Game Pass
Live Watch The 'Xbox Developer Direct 2024' Event Here
Strap in for a HUGE event!
Here we go! The Xbox Developer Direct event is returning for its 2024 edition today, giving us a look into the development progress of Indiana Jones, Avowed, Ara: History Untold and Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2. "Developer_Direct will share new, extended gameplay and developer insights for the upcoming Indiana Jones game,
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News Xbox Free Play Days: Try These Four Games For Free (January 18-21)
Step into the squared circle
Xbox is back with another enticing Free Play Days promotion this week, allowing you to play four games for free over the next few days including a couple of big-hitters in the form of EA Sports UFC 5 and AEW: Fight Forever. We reviewed the AEW game at Pure Xbox when it released, and found it to be a fun (albeit...
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- Free Play Days
- Xbox Game Pass
- Xbox One
- Xbox Series X
News Open World MMO 'APB Reloaded' Shuts Down Without Warning On Xbox
"Unfortunately, we are now unable to bring the game back online"
The team behind open-world MMO APB Reloaded has this week announced the immediate closure of the title on Xbox. All console versions of the game are now in a "sunset phase", but the Xbox version has been shut down straight away due to "technical issues" specific to Microsoft's...
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- APB Reloaded
- Xbox One
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
Poll How Would You Grade The Xbox Developer Direct 2024?
Give us your verdict
The dust is now beginning to settle on January 2024's Xbox Developer Direct event! If you haven't had a chance to watch it yet, you can catch the full thing over at our live coverage page, as well as check out our recap of everything that happened as part of the show. So, all things considered, what grade would you give the...
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News Bethesda Explains Why Xbox's Indiana Jones Game Will Be 'Mostly' First-Person
"Our game is about putting you in the shoes of an iconic hero"
Have you recovered from the reveal of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle yet?! Today's Xbox Developer Direct finally pulled back the curtain on the new project from Bethesda and MachineGames, and it
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- Bethesda
- Indiana Jones
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
News Square Enix Makes Surprise Appearance At Xbox Developer Direct 2024
Showing off the upcoming 'Visions of Mana'
Of all the companies we thought might show up at the Xbox Developer Direct 2024, Square Enix wasn't one of them! Nevertheless, that's exactly what happened, and we got a closer look at the upcoming Visions of Mana in the process. In typical "Developer Direct" style, the team behind this new action RPG...
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- Xbox Developer Direct
- Square Enix
- Visions of Mana
News Ara: History Untold Officially Arrives For PC Game Pass In Fall 2024
Build a nation and lead your people throughout history
The new historical grand strategy experience known as Ara: History Untold made another appearance at the Xbox Developer Direct 2024 event today, where it was revealed that it'll be coming to PC Game Pass in Fall 2024. As you'd expect, we were also treated to plenty of developer insights and new...
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- Xbox Developer Direct
- Ara: History Untold
- PC
- Xbox Series X
News Game Pass Indie Tunic Scores Physical 'Deluxe Edition' Xbox Release
Includes the game, goodies & more
If you enjoyed Tunic when it arrived on Xbox and Game Pass in 2022 and would like a copy to add to your physical library, you're in luck! Fangamer is now offering a physical "Deluxe Edition" which comes with not only a copy of the game, but also a bunch of other goodies including a controls and concepts booklet, an...
- Xbox
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
- Xbox Game Pass
News After Nearly 10 Years Of Support, Rock Band 4 DLC Is Coming To An End
"I see the Rock Band DLC catalog as a huge achievement"
Rock Band 4 ushered the famous music game franchise into the last generation way back in 2015 - and it still remains the latest core Rock Band release to this day. Now, after almost 10 years on the market, the development team has announced that its weekly DLC drops are coming to an end...
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- Rock Band 4
- Harmonix
- Xbox One
- Xbox Series X
Wednesday17th Jan 2024
News Xbox Adds New 'Weekly Console Bonus' For Some Microsoft Rewards Users
"Play 4 days this week and collect your bonus"
Although Microsoft Rewards has suffered a few drawbacks across Xbox and beyond recently, we've definitely seen some improvements over the past week-or-so. The highlight of this seems to be a brand-new "Weekly Console Bonus" feature that has begun appearing for some Xbox users, and it includes a pretty...
- Xbox
- Microsoft Rewards
- Xbox Game Pass Quests
Report Hellblade 2 Release Date Set For This May On Xbox Series X|S
We should know for sure at Developer Direct
There's a lot going on in the world of Xbox as we head towards this week's Developer Direct, and a new report has just outed one of the featured game's release dates. Yep, outlet exputer is claiming that Ninja Theory's Hellblade 2 will launch on May 21st, 2024. Until tomorr
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- Hellblade 2
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
- Xbox Game Pass
News Microsoft CEO Says ActiBlizz Deal Helps Xbox Become 'A Good Publisher' On All Platforms
"On Sony, Nintendo, PCs and Xbox"
Microsoft's Activision Blizzard deal finally came to its long-awaited conclusion back in October 2023, with the two companies successfully merging late last year. While the deal makes the Xbox platform a much-more inviting one for gamers, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has been keen to point out that this benefits...
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- Microsoft
- Satya Nadella
- Activision Blizzard
News 11 Bit Studios Announces Xbox Game Pass Partnership, Starting With Frostpunk 2
"Further Game Pass additions" are coming
The team behind Frostpunk and This War of Mine has announced a deepening partnership with Microsoft, as it plans to bring a bunch of games to Xbox Game Pass in the future. Frostpunk 2 is now confirmed to launch on PC and Xbox Game Pass day one, with "further Game Pass
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- Frostpunk 2
- 11 Bit Studios
- Xbox Game Pass
News Baldur's Gate 3 Dev Reveals Concerns With Xbox Game Pass-Style Subscriptions
"I want to make sure the other ecosystem doesn’t die..."
When Baldur's Gate 3 arrived on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S back in December, it was quickly revealed that it wouldn't be coming to Xbox Game Pass - and it now sounds like that'll always be the case in the future. On Twitter today, Larian Studios CEO Swen Vincke revealed some of his...
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- Baldur's Gate 3
- Xbox Series S
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Game Pass
News Indie Dev Says Optimising For Xbox Series S 'Benefits Consumers Immensely'
"Multi-platform development doesn't have to be difficult"
In the build-up to the Xbox release of Baldur's Gate 3, there was a fair bit of drama surrounding the Xbox Series S version of the game. In short, Larian Studios was having trouble getting the title to perform properly on the less-powerful Xbox, and it's led to questions being asked about...
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- Xbox Series S
- Microsoft
- Slave Zero X
- Baldur's Gate 3
Poll Which Was Your Favourite Big Exclusive From Year-Two Of Xbox One?
2014 was a fantastic year for Xbox!
Somehow it's been a whole decade since we were all settling in with our Xbox One consoles! Yep, this time 10 years ago, we were becoming well-accustomed to Xbox One. The year after a big console launch is always a tough one, but we thought Microsoft handled year-two of the Xbox One's lifespan very well indeed. As...
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News How To Activate The Baldur's Gate 3 Deleted Saves Fix On Xbox
"All Xbox users please grab the latest 2311 build"
It's taken a month to arrive, but we might finally have a permanent fix for the Baldur's Gate 3 deleted saves issue on Xbox! A firmware fix was rolled out to all Xbox users yesterday, but for now at least, it needs to be activated manually. To do this, you'll need to head over to the "Settings"...
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- Baldur's Gate 3
- Xbox Series S
- Xbox Series X
News Turtle Beach Promises 'New Level Of Racing Realism' With Latest Xbox Release
Introducing the VelocityOne Race
It feels like Turtle Beach can do no wrong at the moment when it comes to Xbox controllers, so let's hope that'll also be the case for the VelocityOne Race, which is coming to market for Xbox and PC on February 26th, 2024! The VelocityOne Race is described as featuring a "groundbreaking universal wheel & pedal...
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- Turtle Beach
- Controllers
- Xbox One
- Xbox Series X
News Forza Motorsport Update 4 Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
New track, cars and much more
Following last week's preview of Forza Motorsport Update 4, Turn 10 Studios has now officially released this update for Xbox Series X|S and PC. As previously mentioned, this update adds the prestigious Daytona International Speedway, new career events, cars, and much more. Below are the full patch notes for Update 4.0,...
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- Forza Motorsport
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
- Xbox Game Pass
News The Finals Update 1.5 Now Live On Xbox, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Launching today!
The Finals is only around a month old at this point, but the team at Embark Studios has continued to push out updates since launch. Last week the team re-worked the game's aim assist mechanics, and now they're back with a more substantial update - featuring a new game mode! The Finals update 1.5 ad
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- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
- The Finals
- Embark Studios
News Sea Of Thieves Season 11 Adds New Underwater 'Diving' Mechanic For Fast Travel
"Explore a redesigned Quest system"
The team at Rare has delivered its deep dive into Sea Of Thieves Season 11, featuring a major change to how quests can be tackled going forward. Yep, the game's new 'Diving' mechanic allows players to effectively fast travel to quests rather than need to sail the high seas towards an objective. This is an...
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- Sea of Thieves
- Xbox One
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
Tuesday16th Jan 2024
News Palworld's Reviews Have Arrived Ahead Of Its Xbox Game Pass Launch
"For the most part I've thoroughly enjoyed it"
There's been a decent amount of hype surrounding the day one release of Palworld on Xbox Game Pass later this week (it arrives on January 19th), and ahead of the launch, various outlets have been going hands-on with it. That includes us at Pure Xbox, where we've collectively spent about 10 hours with...
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- Palworld
- Xbox Game Pass
- Xbox One
- Xbox Series X
News Xbox Just Put Another 600+ Games On Sale For The Next Week
Another busy few days of deals!
Ready for a new week of Xbox offers? We've got no less than 600+ games joining the lineup for the next week including Xbox Game Pass deals, a Publisher Spotlight Series Sale, and an ID@Xbox Indie Hits Sale. We're also expecting the Xbox Lunar New Year sale to begin at some point over the next week-or-two, so so...
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- Deals
- Discounts
- Xbox One
- Xbox Series X
News One Major Title Is Leaving Xbox Game Pass In Late January 2024
Just one game is leaving at the end of the month
Our latest Xbox Game Pass roundup is here, which means we now know what's leaving the library at the end of the month too. Unusually, we have just one title departing the service in late January, although it's quite a big game all-told. Here's what's leaving Xbox Game Pass on January 31st: Xbox Game...
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- Xbox One
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
News Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (January 16)
Including a major Resident Evil title!
Welcome to your latest Xbox Game Pass update for January 2024! We have two new titles coming to the library today including the fantastic Resident Evil 2, which arrives on Game Pass roughly five years after its initial Xbox One launch. <related ids="160372"> Here's a quick introduction to your latest...
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News These Seven Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (January 18 - February 6)
Plenty to look forward to!
Microsoft has today revealed the second batch of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in January 2024, as well as a couple for early February! We already knew about most of these, but there are a few surprises in the bunch as well. Don't forget that two titles have arrived on Xbox Game Pass today as well, including Resident...
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- Xbox Game Pass
- Xbox One
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
News Stalker 2 Is Officially Launching On Xbox Game Pass This September
We finally have a date!
There's movement in the exclusion zone! After years of troubled development for the team over at GSC Game World, we finally have an official release date for Stalker 2. The open world shooter is coming day one to Xbox Game Pass on September 5th, 2024. Originally planned to arrive much closer to the launch of Xbox Series X|S,...
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- Stalker 2
- Xbox Game Pass
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
Rumour Xbox In 'Discussions' With Square Enix Over Final Fantasy 7 Remake
The game launched on PS4 in 2020
It's been that long since Final Fantasy 7 Remake launched on PS4 that we'd almost given up hope on an Xbox release, but a new comment from Windows Central's Jez Corden has left us hopeful about the prospect once again. Speaking on a recent episode of The Xbox Two podcast, Corden had the following to say about it:...
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- Final Fantasy 7
- Square Enix
- Rumours
News Ubisoft Wants Players To 'Feel Comfortable Not Owning Games' In Future
"That's the consumer shift that needs to happen"
Here at Pure Xbox we're big fans of Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass subscription service, and as a result, we've definitely bought less games over the last six or seven years. Now though, even more services are cropping up on Xbox — such as Ubisoft Plus — and the team behind this particular...
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- Ubisoft
- Xbox Game Pass
- Ubisoft Plus
News Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered Features Modern Control Scheme & 'A Few More Surprises'
Diving deep into the tombs
Believe it or not Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered is less than a month away from coming to Xbox, and ahead of its impending launch, the team at Aspyr has provided a deeper look at lots of the new features coming with these classic Tomb Raider reimaginings. Some of the headline changes here, or additions should we say, are to...
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- Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered
- Xbox One
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
News Xbox Appears To Dismiss 'Shadow Drop' Talk For Developer Direct 2024
It's probably just the four games
There's been a lot of talk ahead of this week's Xbox Developer Direct event about whether Microsoft will pull another Hi-Fi RUSH on us - revealing a game during the show and then announcing it's available immediately after it. However, that's seemingly not going to happen. In an official Xbox post that was shared...
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- Xbox Developer Direct
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
News 'TopSpin 2K25' Is Happening, And It's Being Made By The 'Mafia' Studio
Almost 15 years since the series was cancelled
If you look back at the history of tennis games on Xbox, the two standout franchises have arguably been Virtua Tennis and Top Spin. In particular, 2011's Top Spin 4 was regarded by many as the best tennis game for simulation enthusiasts, but it ultimately ended up being the final entry in the series...
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- Top Spin 2K25
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
News inXile Fans Hoping To Hear More About Clockwork Revolution Soon
Xbox's Developer Direct is this week
Xbox's Developer Direct event takes place this week, and although Microsoft has already mentioned the games that will be featured, it seems there are some requests for more. One, in particular, that's come up in conversation on social media is inXile Entertainment's upcoming release, Clockwork Revolution. The...
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- Clockwork Revolution
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
- Xbox Game Pass
Monday15th Jan 2024
News Xbox Adds Another Five New Dynamic Backgrounds For Series X|S
Take your pick!
Fancy a new Xbox Dynamic Background for your Series X or S? We usually see these added on a periodic basis throughout the year, but Xbox and EA Sports have actually treated us to five brand-new options over the past few days. These are all based on EA Sports franchises, from F1 to NHL, and in all honesty they're not very dynamic at...
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- Dynamic Background
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
- EA Sports
News UK's Biggest Video Game Retailer Reportedly Stopping Trade-Ins In 2024
High street decline
Xbox and its Game Pass initiative have quite a digital focus these days, especially when you factor in the all-digital Xbox Series S console this generation. However, today's new report from Eurogamer is interesting nonetheless - apparently, retailer GAME will stop accepting physical game trade-ins as soon as February 2024,...
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- GAME
- Xbox One
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
News Xbox Insider Update Adds Controller 'Thumbstick Calibration' Tool
Usable on modern, official Xbox pads
Xbox has detailed its latest Insider update for Alpha Skip-Ahead users, and it contains a pretty useful-sounding feature for console players. The program's latest patch adds the ability to perform a 'Thumbstick Calibration' on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox Elite Series 2 controllers. For now, the team says that this...
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- Xbox Insider Program
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- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
News Sea Of Thieves' New Mode Is Proving Popular For Avoiding 'Toxic' Players
"It literally brought me back"
Back in early December, Sea Of Thieves added a long-awaited feature in the form of the "Safer Seas" mode, allowing you to play offline without any other real people in the game (unless you invite them), and it's gone down a treat so far. What's interesting is that it also appears to have sparked a debate about...
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- Sea Of Thieves
- Xbox Game Pass
- Xbox One
- Xbox Series X
News Multiple New Xbox Rumours Are Circulating On Social Media This Week
Believe what you want to believe!
What kind of week would it be if we didn't have a few Xbox rumours circulating on social media? The past few days have been particularly full of them though, and it's interesting timing ahead of this week's Developer Direct event. That said, these rumours aren't typically coming from the usual sources such as...
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- Rumours
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- Xbox Series S
- Xbox One
News Digital Foundry Very Impressed By Free-To-Play FPS 'The Finals' On Xbox Series X And S
Both Xbox consoles perform really well!
The Finals surprise launched on Xbox at last year's The Game Awards show, bringing destruction-laden first-person shooting to Xbox Series X and S. Those destruction physics are one of the most unique aspects of this free-to-play title, and the tech team at Digital Foundry has now taken a look at how it all...
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- The Finals
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
- Embark Studios
News Stalker 2's Updated Screenshots Show Refreshed HUD Ahead Of 2024 Game Pass Launch
Can we expect it to arrive soon?
Since Stalker 2 featured heavily at Xbox's Gamescom booth last summer, the team has only trickled out bits of info on this upcoming Xbox Game Pass title - like the game's rough campaign length
- Xbox
- Stalker 2
- Xbox Game Pass
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
Talking Point What Are You Hoping To See Over The Next Year From Xbox?
Developer Direct should be the start of another big year
Last year's Xbox Developer Direct event laid down a big marker for 2023 on the platform. The show focused on what Microsoft was hoping to put out that year, and by and large, the team stuck to its plan. However, as we near 2024's event later this week, the next 12 months still seem very up in...
- Xbox
- Features
- Microsoft
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
Reminder Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown Is Playable Today With Ubisoft Plus
And it's the Deluxe Edition!
The Standard Edition launch for Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown doesn't arrive for a few more days, but players can officially start playing today through a few avenues. The game's 'Deluxe Edition' is out now, January 15th, and this edition is included with the Ubisoft+ subscription service! Yep, anyone who subscribes...
- Xbox
- Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
- Ubisoft
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News Three Games Are Confirmed For Xbox Game Pass In February 2024 So Far
And it's still early days!
2024 has only just begun, but it's already time to look ahead to February! As we always do around this time of the month, we're highlighting some of the Xbox Game Pass titles that have already been confirmed for the next calendar month, and there are three of them so far - all of which we're very excited to try in the...
- Xbox
- Xbox Game Pass
- Xbox One
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
News Starfield Teases Its 'Biggest' Update Yet, Here's What You Can Expect
Coming soon to all players
Bethesda previously revealed there would be a lot more updates coming to Starfield in the new year, and now that it's 2024, it's officially teased its next update which is going to be the "biggest" one yet. This particular update will come to Steam Beta next week on January 17th, and will be followed by a update for "all...
- Xbox
- Starfield
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
Talking Point 10 Years Later, What Do You Think Of 'The Master Chief Collection' In 2024?
Are you still playing it to this day?
As ridiculous as it might seem, 2024 marks ten years since the release of Halo: The Master Chief Collection! That makes us feel very old, although to be honest it's actually more like nine years right now (it released in November 2014). Anyway, the point is that it's been a long time since this first arrived in...
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- Halo
- The Master Chief Collection
- Talking Point
- Features
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (January 15-19)
Including some BIG Game Pass titles!
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for January 15-19! We've got some great games to look forward to on Xbox next week, including the superb Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, as well as the Xbox Game Pass releases of Resident Evil 2, Palworld and others! 2024
- Xbox
- Features
- Weekly Roundup
- Xbox One
- Xbox Series X
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (January 13-14)
Starting Valhalla for the first time?
It's been a long week (for us at least!), but the weekend is finally here! There's plenty to enjoy on Xbox over the next couple of days including some great new Xbox Game Pass additions, no less than seven Xbox Free Play Days titles, a great sale featuring hundreds of
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- Features
- Talking Point
- What Are You Playing
