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The latest keyboard & mouse list for Xbox One, Series X, Series S
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2023's upcoming Xbox launch dates
News Two Games Are Confirmed For Xbox Game Pass In June 2024 So Far
An early look at what's ahead
News Three Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (February 22)
Featuring a massive AAA surprise!
Xbox One News
May2024
News MultiVersus Returns To Xbox As Official 2024 Relaunch Goes Live
Free to download and play right now!
In case you missed it, MultiVersus is back! The Super Smash Bros. style brawler officially relaunched on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S earlier today, and it's entirely free to download on the Xbox Store right now. Since it previously closed down back in early 2023, the game has received a massive...
Interview Behind The Scenes Of Hypercharge Unboxed's 'Exciting' And 'Challenging' Xbox Journey
Launching on Xbox this Friday!
This week, it's finally time to get hands-on with the action-figure-shooter game Hypercharge Unboxed on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, with the game releasing across all three platforms this Friday. Ahead of launch, we had a chance to speak with Joe Henson (Creative Gameplay & Marketing Director for...
News Bungie's Epic 'The Final Shape' Launch Trailer Has Arrived For Destiny 2
The team's major expansion is almost here
It's been a long time coming, but Destiny 2: The Final Shape is almost upon us. Following a four month delay late last year, The Final Shape has finally taken shape - as Bungie looks to deliver its latest big expansion for Destiny 2. Although somewhat shrouded in mystery, this new add-on looks like...
News The Worst Three Xbox Games Of 2023 Are On Sale For The Next Week
For the morbidly curious
Look, we know that bad games are bad games and you probably shouldn't buy them, but when something gets such negative reviews that it becomes noteworthy, it's impossible to not be at least a little curious about just how bad it is. The Lord of the Rings: Gollum is one of those games (we talked about it last week), and...
News Xbox's New '50%-Off' Sale Includes Big Discounts For Major AAA Games
There's also a new Simulator Sale
Another Tuesday means another set of fresh Xbox deals, and the big highlights arrive in the form of "50%-off" and "ID@Xbox Simulator" sales, along with the usual batch of exclusive discounts for Xbox Game Pass members. Although it's called a 50%-off sale, there are plenty of games with even bigger discounts to be...
News Two New Additions Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (May 28)
Game Pass & EA Play updated
We have two new additions to Xbox Game Pass today, with one of them arriving in the form of a fresh EA Play trial for the upcoming F1 24. As usual, this will be a 10-hour free trial of the game available for both EA Play and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members - while today's other addition is a standard Xbox Game Pass...
Random Did You Know About This 'Hidden' VATS Feature In Fallout 4?
We didn't know you could do this!
After almost a decade on the market we weren't sure there was much of Fallout 4 that we hadn't seen before, but a new clip doing the rounds on Twitter has alerted us to a feature that we didn't know was a thing - and it looks like lots of other players didn't know about it either. Basically, the video down below...
Reminder Six Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass This Week
Here's what's on the way out
It's that time again where a selection of titles leave the Xbox Game Pass library, and we have six games in total exiting the service this week - including the pictured JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle up above. These six games are all on the way out on Friday, May 31st, so you have just a few days left to give...
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (May 27-31)
Including plenty of big releases!
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for May 27-31! We've got plenty of good stuff on the way next week including MultiVersus, F1 24 and Hypercharge Unboxed, along with three Game Pass titles highlighted by Lords of th
News Xbox Design Lab Is Offering Free Engravings For The Rest Of May
Get creative
If you're in the mood to treat yourself or you've racked up a sizeable number of Microsoft Rewards points, Xbox Design Lab is a great way to personalise your Xbox experience with a custom controller for Xbox One, Series X and Series S. One of the personalisations you can add along the way is an engraving at the bottom of the...
News Hypercharge: Unboxed Dev Shares Kind Words For Xbox's Sarah Bond Ahead Of Launch
"She’s genuinely wonderful"
The release of action figure shooter Hypercharge: Unboxed is just around the corner on Xbox, and as mentioned earlier this week, we recently had a chance to talk to Joe Henson - Creative Gameplay and Marketing Manager on the title. We'll wait until next week to reveal the entire interview, but to give you a another...
News Stop The Presses, Kermit The Frog Is Now Part Of Disney Speedstorm
Movin' right along
Disney Speedstorm happens to be one of our favourite free-to-play games here at Pure Xbox (we even included it in our Best Racing Games guide), so it's pretty awesome to see that none other than Kermit The Frog is joining the lineup! Yes, as part of Season 7 of the game, Kermit is being added as part of a Limited Time Event. As...
Guide Xbox Adds More Perks For Game Pass Ultimate Members (May 2024)
The latest freebies for XGPU subscribers
It's time for another batch of Xbox Game Pass Perks for May 2024! It's been a quiet month for Perks on the whole, but there are still some nice freebies to take advantage of, including special bonuses for Minecraft and Sea Of Thieves! Here's the latest list of available Xbox Game Pass Perks for May 2024:...
News Mad Max Dev Takes Offense At 'Nonsense' Criticism Of The 2015 Video Game
In response to the franchise's creator
When we talk about Xbox games that are underrated here at Pure Xbox, the Mad Max game from 2015 is often one that enters the discussion - and it's also a game that's regularly discounted by 90% in the weekly deals on the Xbox Store. Despite the love for it though, it didn't review that well, racking up a 72...
News Free Play Days: Try These Nine Xbox Games For Free (May 23-26)
There are a whopping 9 games to play!
Microsoft is bringing a special Free Play Days lineup to Xbox players today, with a total of nine games playable for free on Xbox consoles this weekend. The reason for such a stacked lineup is because all of this week's games are Warhammer themed, ahead of the 2024 edition of the Warhammer Skulls showcase. The...
News Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (May 23)
Both are new day-one releases!
Welcome to another Xbox Game Pass update! Microsoft is adding two more games to the library today, and they're both brand-new day one releases on Xbox. Here's what to expect from your two new Xbox Game Pass additions: Galacticare (Console, PC, Cloud): "Build, manage and optimise intergalactic hospitals! Recruit...
Rumour Xbox May Be Adding A 'Consistent Social UI' To Games On All Platforms
"I've even got a codename for it..."
With more Xbox games hitting other platforms these days, it comes as no surprise that Microsoft might be looking at ways to bring all these versions together - and one of the ways of doing that could be with a "consistent social UI". This was mentioned on the latest episode of the Xbox Two podcast this week,...
News 343 Adds 'COD Zombies Mode' Into Matchmaking On Halo Infinite
"Survive the Undead arrives in the Combat Workshop today!"
Core development on Halo Infinite seems to be wrapping up these days, but that isn't stopping some pretty amazing-looking Forge creations from being made. Earlier this month, 'The Forge Falcons' made a Call of Duty Z
News Eight PS1 Games Are Now Playable With Antstream Arcade On Xbox
The list continues to grow!
We're almost a year into the existence of Antstream Arcade on Xbox, with the cloud streaming service bringing well over 1000 retro games to Xbox consoles during that time - and that includes eight games from the PS1 so far. Yes, although we only started with two, we've now got eight! This includes some classics such as...
News Hunt: Showdown Is Dropping Xbox One Support This August
Xbox Series X|S owners can look forward to an upgrade
Throughout the Xbox Series X|S generation there's been debate about whether games should still support the previous generation. With this in mind, developer Crytek has now confirmed it's dropping Xbox One support for Hunt: Showdown this August. This decision is due to a "new era of Hunt"...
News Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered Disc Editions Unveiled, Marking Physical Xbox Debut
The OG trilogy makes its physical Xbox premiere!
It's been a good few months since Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered arrived on Xbox in digital form, and now the teams at Aspyr and Crystal Dynamics have unveiled their plans for multiple physical editions of the game. In total, three different versions of the newly-remastered Tomb Raider trilogy are...
News Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree Story Trailer Intrigues Ahead Of June Xbox Release
Not long to go now!
For the first time since its initial unveiling back in February, FromSoftware has returned with another look at Elden Ring's epic new expansion; Shadow of the Erdtree. This time around, the Japanese developer has given us a closer look at some of the story details we can expect to explore this summer. Shadow of the Erdtree is...
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...
News 200+ Games Added To This Week's Xbox Deals, Including A Big SEGA Sale (May 21-28)
More great discounts for your Xbox library!
It's time for yet another refresh of the Xbox Store "Deals" section, with over 200 games added to the list this week! The big highlight here is a SEGA Publisher sale, along with some new deals for Xbox Game Pass members. Additionally, plenty of returning offers from last week are still sticking around...
News Cassette Beasts Adds Multiplayer To Its Pokémon-Like Adventure On Xbox Game Pass
A great game gets even better
Cassette Beasts made its Xbox Game Pass debut last year to critical acclaim, and it's getting even better today with the arrival of a multiplayer update which adds various new ways to play, including co-op raids and PvP battles. Specifically, Cassette Beasts's multiplayer update adds the following across Xbox, PC and...
News Freebie Alert! Pinball FX Is Giving Away A Free Table On Xbox This Week
"Get it FOR FREE and keep it forever"
Anyone fancy a freebie? The team behind Pinball FX has announced that the new table "Super League Football" is being given away for free right now across Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo Switch, redeemable until Thursday, May 23rd. The table is based around football (or soccer) as you might expect, and can be...
News Hypercharge: Unboxed Dev Reveals FPS & Resolution Targets For Xbox
"Working with this hardware was awesome"
We're really looking forward to the release of Hypercharge: Unboxed on Xbox later this month, so we recently talked to the game's Creative Gameplay & Marketing Director (Joe Henson) who provided us with an interview that you'll be able to read in its entirety on Pure Xbox very soon. Before then though,...
News Xbox Game Pass Will See 'Changes' When Call Of Duty Arrives, Rumours Suggest
Could we see a price hike?
Last week we saw a fresh report from the Wall Street Journal on Microsoft bringing brand-new Call of Duty games to Xbox Game Pass, and some follow-up rumours have circulated over the weekend suggesting that the service will make "changes" in order for this to happen. Well-known insiders
News Lots Of Great Games Are Reduced By 90-95% On Xbox This Weekend
Hellblade, Killing Floor, Rogue Legacy & more!
Looking for some cheap Xbox games in this week's Xbox sales? Well, we've been treated to a whole bunch of them over the past few days! Loads of games are discounted by 90 or even 95% at the moment, including the likes of Back 4 Blood, GRID Legends, Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice, Killing Floor 2,
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (May 20-24)
Including a massive Xbox first-party release!
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for May 20-24! We've got some major releases on the way next week including the likes of System Shock and XDefiant, along with three Game Pass titles highlighted by NInja Theory's Hellblade 2! Here's what's coming to Xbox next week: New Xbox Releases (May 20-24)
News Microsoft Rewards Adds Multiple New Features, Including A 'Streak Protection' Toggle
Worth keeping in mind for Xbox users!
It's not unfair to say that Microsoft Rewards has suffered for Xbox users over the past year, but clearly the company is still committed to the program, with multiple new features rolling out for Xbox fans and beyond over the past few days. These new features aren't specific to Xbox, but they'll still come in...
Poll Which Is Your Favourite Call Of Duty Game On Xbox?
Spoiler: there's quite a few to choose from!
So, we're still waiting for Call of Duty to become a part of Xbox Game Pass in some form, with the top dogs at Microsoft still figuring things out since the company's big ActiBlizz purchase. While we've already asked which classic CoD you'd like to play first on the service, today we thought we'd
News Horizon Chase 2 Brings Old-School Arcade Racing To Xbox Later This Month
The chase is on
After revealing a rough launch window right at the tail end of 2023, Horizon Chase 2 officially has an Xbox release date! You can go hands-on with this beautiful retro racing sequel on May 30th, 2024. The upcoming old-school racer will be playable on both Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, and it'll launch with a
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (May 16-19)
Included with Game Pass Core and Game Pass Ultimate
Microsoft's latest Xbox Free Play Days lineup is here, and we have a couple of crackers to get stuck into this week - including Killing Floor 2 which is paired with a pretty incredible discount this weekend. Anyway, here's the full Xbox Free Play Days lineup: Killing Floor 2 Planet Coaster:...
News Two New EA Play Additions Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (May 16)
Available today with Game Pass Ultimate
We have two new Xbox Game Pass additions today, folks - both via the EA Play library. The major addition here is Ascendant Studios' magic shooter Immortals of Aveum, while Cloud users can also get stuck into NHL 24 on Game Pass later in the afternoon. Here's a brief introduction to today's two new Xbox Game...
News Xbox Reveals 26 Games Getting Mouse & Keyboard Support For Cloud Gaming
As part of the May 2024 update
Xbox's May 2024 update has been detailed today by Microsoft, and although we don't actually have any new features to report on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, there is something really cool for Xbox Cloud Gaming users. As of today, xCloud now includes Mouse and Keyboard support for 26 games, allowing you to...
News F1 Manager 2024 Returns For A Third Outing On Xbox This Summer
Featuring a new Create A Team mode
Update (Wed 15th May, 2024): It's now been confirmed that F1 Manager 2024 will launch on July 23rd, with pre-orders starting at a very decent price of just £29.99 / $34.99. You can watch the new gameplay trailer up above. "For the first time, fans can live out their ultimate fantasy by bringing their own team to...
Reminder Xbox Game Pass Is Losing Eight Games Today (May 15)
Some big games are on the way out!
We're once again losing a selection of Xbox Game Pass titles at the middle of the month mark, as revealed a couple of weeks ago. This mid-May selection particularly stings, with eight games leaving in total - including some major titles. The big one, as pictured above, is Just Cause 4 Reloaded - which departs the...
News Six Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass In Late May 2024
The final batch of departures for May
The next six games leaving Xbox Game Pass in May 2024 have been revealed, and considering how good the latest May arrivals are looking, we're not too disappointed in this leavers list to be honest. Still, you might want to get to some of these before they leave at the end of the month. So, here's the full list...
News These 11 Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (May 15 - June 4)
Including Lords of the Fallen, Hellblade 2 & more!
Microsoft has just announced the second batch of Xbox Game Pass titles for May 2024, which includes the big highlight in the form of Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2, along with the likes of Immortals of Aveum and Lords of the Fallen! Don't forget that
News 500+ Games Get New Discounts On Xbox, Including An Action/Adventure Sale
Plenty of great reductions to choose from
Another week of Xbox sales has begun, and we've got over 500 titles added to the list! This is primarily made up of Action/Adventure, Publisher Spotlight and ID@Xbox deals, as well as some exclusive offers for Game Pass members. Don't forget that there's a fantastic offer on Dying Light that's separate
News Xbox Is Adding The Ability To 'Pre-Download' Game Updates Before They're Released
Rolling out to Xbox Insiders this week
We already know that we can pre-install games ahead of time on Xbox, but what about updates? Well, Microsoft is rolling out a new feature for certain Xbox Insiders this week that will allow "pre-downloads" for certain game updates. Team Xbox describes this as a feature where you can install these updates...
News Brothers: A Tale Of Two Sons Is Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (May 14)
Brotherly love
We have another Xbox Game Pass update today, folks! The team over at 505 Games is bringing Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons to the library - delivering a short-but-sweet, heartfelt adventure to Game Pass players. Now, this Xbox Game Pass drop is not to be confused with 2024's Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake. This Game Pass version is...
News Fallout 4 Next-Gen 'Update 2' Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Available now on Xbox
Last week we got news that Fallout 4 was due a fresh patch following the next-gen update's initial launch - and that fresh patch is now here! Fallout 4 Next-Gen 'Update 2' is live on Xbox, containing a number of performance improvements and general bug fixes. Highlights here include the 'Frame Rate Target' option which allows...
Review Braid, Anniversary Edition (Xbox) - XBLA And Indie History Remastered
Wind back the clock
Braid is not only an important part of Xbox Live Arcade's history, but it’s arguably up there as one of the most significant indie game releases of all time – illustrating on debut the appetite for more niche and artistic experiences in a market that was at the time booming with blockbuster franchises. With this in mind,...
News Hypercharge Unboxed Dev Saddened By Claims It'll Be 'Dead' Without Xbox Game Pass
"Hearing this stuff every day really gets to me"
One of the big Xbox releases heading our way in May 2024 is the long-awaited Hypercharge Unboxed, which is finally bringing its "first and third-person shooter action figure game" to Xbox consoles on Friday, May 31st. Sadly, ahead of launch, the game's official Twitter (or "X") account has been...
News Dying Light Is Ridiculously Cheap Right Now On Xbox, And It Has A Free Next-Gen Upgrade
Fill yer zombie boots
Here at Pure Xbox we tend to stick with sales roundups each week to bring you news on the best Xbox deals, but today we've come across one particular offer that we reckon is worth highlighting on its own. Techland's Dying Light is currently $2.99 / £2.99 on Xbox, and the deal gets even better when you consider the bonuses that...
News Square Enix To Include Xbox As Part Of 'Aggressive' New Multiplatform Strategy
"An environment where more customers can enjoy our titles"
This is a nice, positive way to kick off a Monday! Square Enix has announced today that the company has entered into a new multiplatform strategy that will aim to "build an environment where more customers can enjoy our titles". The company says this "aggressive" new strategy will include...
Guide Best Xbox Crossplay Games
Our top picks for Xbox crossplay games you can enjoy in 2024
What are the best crossplay games on Xbox consoles? As we all become evermore connected within the nightmare dystopia that is modern human life™, video games have adapted in kind, allowing us to play in a variety of ways and across multiple platforms, because we must now have...
News Two Games Are Confirmed For Xbox Game Pass In June 2024 So Far
An early look at what's ahead
There's still a long way to go in May for Xbox Game Pass, but we're already starting to take a look at what's ahead for June as well! Just the two games have been confirmed so far, although both are launching "day one" on the service. The highlight for many here will be Still Wakes The Deep, which is a first-person...
Feature These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (May 13-17)
Including remasters for some old favourites!
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for May 13-17! Alongside the Xbox Game Pass addition of Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons, we've also got plenty of interesting new releases heading to the Xbox Store next week, including two remasters in the form of B
News Fallout 4 Will Be Getting A New Update Next Week On Xbox
"Thanks for your continued feedback and support!"
Bethesda has taken to social media today to announce that a new update is on the way for Fallout 4. The team's big next-gen upgrade initially arrived last month, but with numerous issues present at launch, the studio still has work to do getting things up to scratch. For now, Bethesda hasn't...
News 'Animal Well' Is Exploding In Popularity, But Where's The Xbox Version?
It's only on PS5, PC and Switch for now
We'll be honest, when our friends over at Nintendo Life started raving this week about how incredible the new metroidvania "Animal Well" is, we had to stop and question whether we'd somehow overlooked this brand-new release. And yes, we did overlook it - but for one good reason. Animal Well, which is getting...
News Xbox Game Pass's Dead Island 2 'Isn't Over Yet', Vows Developer Dambuster
"We know a lot of you are wondering what's next"
After years and years of development delays, Dead Island 2 finally launched in April 2023 - with an Xbox Game Pass arrival following up last month. It seemed that after this Game Pass drop, and the team's second story DLC release, Dead Island 2's time was up - but that's not going to
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (May 9-12)
Included with Game Pass Core and Game Pass Ultimate
Xbox's Free Play Days selection for this week is now live, with four games in total playable for free this weekend. Crime Boss: Rockay City is probably the highlight of the bunch here, with 505's star-studded FPS only launching last summer. Here's your full Xbox Free Play Days lineup for the...
News Little Kitty, Big City Is Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (May 9)
Find your way back home
Today marks another day one arrival on Xbox Game Pass in the form of Little Kitty, Big City, in which you'll embark on a "whimsical adventure" within an open-world playground as a "curious little kitty with a big personality". The release time for Little Kitty, Big City on Xbox Game Pass is 9am PT / 12pm ET / 5pm BST. We've...
News Subscription Services Like Xbox Game Pass Appear To Have 'Stalled' In The US
The figures are barely moving
We've heard for a while now that Xbox Game Pass growth is slowing down these days - Microsoft has said that the service has struggled to expand numbers-wise since at least late 2022. Well, the overall US numbers seem to be backing that up, and that's across gaming subscriptions in general. Circana's Mat Piscatella (NPD...
Guide All Xbox Games With Mouse & Keyboard Support
The latest keyboard & mouse list for Xbox One, Series X, Series S
Update: Our latest update to this list has added the likes of Kona 2, Sker Ritual, ArcRunner, Dauntless, Tales of Kenzera: ZAU, Hot Wheels Unleashed 2, Outcast - A New Beginning, Lightyear Frontier, FossilFuel2, Oceanhorn 2: Knights of the Lost Realm, Star Wars Dark Forces: Remaster,...
News Xbox Is Hosting Another 'Buy One, Get Two Free' Sale This Week
But honestly, these aren't great deals
Xbox's new weekly sales are now live, and alongside a pretty great selection of standard deals on some recently released titles, the team is hosting another one of its 'Buy One, Get Two Free' sales right now. This particular promotion has a wide range of games on offer, but they're hardly what we'd call...
News New Xbox 'Achievement' Sale Includes Great Deals For Many 2023 & 2024 Releases
Grab 'em while you can
It's Tuesday, so that means we've got a new batch of discounts on the Xbox Store! Around 350 games have been added to the pile today, made up of "Achievement", "Xbox Game Studios", "Sofa Co-Op" and Xbox Game Pass sales. In the mix are some recent Xbox releases such as Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Banishers: Ghosts of New...
News Kona 2: Brume Is Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (May 7)
Explore the Canadian wilderness on Game Pass
Welcome to your latest Xbox Game Pass library update! Today, developer Parabole welcomes you to the Canadian wilderness in Kona 2: Brume, the recent sequel to 2017's Kona; which is already in the Game Pass library. Here's a quick look at Kona 2, which is now live on Xbox Game Pass: Kona 2: Brume...
News Xbox Fan Helps Bromley FC Achieve Greatest Success In 132 Years
A dream come true
Last year, Xbox and Football Manager held a competition to give one lucky Xbox fan a job at Bromley FC as a "Support Performance Tactician", and it was ultimately won by Nathan Owolabi who has become the star of a mini documentary. If that wasn't cool enough, Owolabi played a part in Bromley's biggest success in their 132 years as...
News Microsoft & CI Games Strike Deal For Two New Xbox Game Pass Additions
One was already rumoured to be coming!
Following a rumour about Lords of the Fallen coming to Xbox Game Pass this month, we seem to have confirmation of that particular title and another from publisher CI Games joining the library soon. As picked up by Polish business site Bankier, Microsoft appears to have agreed to bring t
News TopSpin 2K25 Has A New Xbox Rival As 'Tennis Elbow 4' Makes Console Debut
Some are calling it "the most realistic tennis simulation ever"
It's definitely a great time for tennis fans on Xbox right now! We've been having a blast with TopSpin 2K25 ever since it was released a couple of weeks ago, and yet another tennis game is about to make its debut on Xbox this week. The latest one is called Tennis Elbow 4, and many of...
Feature These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (May 6-10)
Including two Game Pass titles!
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for May 6-10! Although there aren't too many big releases next week, there's some great-looking stuff on the way including PAC-MAN Mega Tunnel Battle: Chomp Champs, Indika and
News 24 Years Later, This Obscure SEGA Dreamcast Game Arrives On Xbox Next Week
This time it's "massively improved"
Hands up, who remembers Rainbow Cotton for the SEGA Dreamcast? There are probably quite a few people who do, but for the majority of Xbox fans, we'd suggest that this 3D rail shooter from 2000 likely passed you by. That doesn't matter though, because 24 years after it first launched, we're now getting it on Xbox!...
News A Few Star Wars Games Are Reduced By 90-95% On Xbox This Week
Alongside Back 4 Blood, Injustice 2 and others
Looking for some cheap Xbox games in this week's Xbox sales? As usual, we've got a few 90-95% discounts to highlight on the Xbox Store right now, including the likes of Back 4 Blood and Injustice 2 that have appeared on the list in recent weeks. There are also plenty of Star Wars games in here - Jedi:...
News 'Age Of Water' Is One Of Multiple New Games In The Xbox Charts This Week
"Become a sea captain of a post-apocalyptic Earth"
The "Top Paid" Xbox charts have been refreshed once again over the past couple of days, and alongside some of the big sellers from the most recent selection of Xbox deals, we've also got quite a few new releases in the mix. We've mentioned the success of Sker Ritual and House Flipper 2 before, and...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (May 2-5)
Included with Game Pass Core and Game Pass Ultimate
Update: Microsoft has since revealed that Star Wars Jedi: Survivor's inclusion in Free Play Days only features a five-hour gameplay trial. As mentioned below though, the game is available in full on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and EA Play. Original Story: Xbox's Free Play Days titles are now live for...
Soapbox The Best Modern Tomb Raider Is Well Worth Your Time On Xbox Game Pass
The island of Yamatai awaits
May 2024's very first Xbox Game Pass update has brought Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition to the service more than 10 years after it launched on Xbox One, however, don't let the game's age put you off trying it out. This Tomb Raider reboot may have originated as an Xbox 360 game way back in 2013, but it's easily the best...
News Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition Is Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (May 2)
A top-tier Tomb Raider title
Your first Xbox Game Pass title for May 2024 is officially here! Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition is now live on the service, as Crystal Dynamics brings the Xbox One version of its Tomb Raider reboot to Game Pass. To this day we reckon this is one of the best Tomb Raider games ever, so if you've not tried it yet, we...
News 'HUMANITY' Was A Huge Hit On PS5 Last Year, And It's Coming To Xbox Game Pass This May
"A unique blend of puzzle-solving and action-platforming"
Hidden deep within Xbox's April Indie Showcase was the reveal of HUMANITY; a unique puzzle-platformer that's been out on PlayStation and PC for a year-or-so at this point. It felt as though the ID@Xbox livestream glossed over this one a little bit, but it probably shouldn't have - given how...
Feature 10 Exciting Xbox Indie Games To Look Out For In May 2024
Including plenty of Game Pass titles!
Earlier today, we published our full roundup of all games coming to Xbox in May 2024, and as usual, we highlighted some of the biggest releases that are heading our way over the next few weeks - Hellblade 2 being the most notable. But what about the rest? There are always a bunch of indies that sadly get...
Feature All New Xbox Games Coming Out In May 2024
Hellblade, MultiVersus, PAC-MAN & more!
Welcome to our roundup of all new Xbox games coming out in May 2024! Below, we've listed every Xbox game with a May 2024 release date, including all confirmed Xbox Game Pass releases so far. Obviously the big release of May 2024 is Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 which arrives on May 21st, but we've also got many...
News 'Funko Fusion' Is Bringing Loads Of Licensed IP To Xbox In September 2024
Funko Pops are going digital
Remember a couple years back when developer 10:10 Games announced that it was starting to make AAA Funko Pop games? Well, the team is finally ready to talk more about its first title - and we even have an Xbox release date that happens to be right around the corner. The first game from this partnership is officially...
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News Xbox's Latest Batch Of 200+ Discounts Includes Star Wars And 'Award Winning' Games
May the 4th be with you
A new batch of Xbox discounts is now live on the Xbox Store! We've got over 200 games that have received big reductions over the past few hours, made up of three sales in particular - Game Pass, Star Wars and "Award Winners". Obviously the Star Wars sale is to mark May the 4th this Saturday, with lots of games from the...
News Fallout 76 Drops First Xbox Update Since Franchise's TV Show Bonanza
Here are all the details
There's so much Fallout going on right now that it almost feels like we should be talking about a brand-new entry in the franchise, but nevertheless, Bethesda's existing releases are still being patched and updated in 2024. We just got our first taste of new-gen Fallout 4 with its 'next-gen' update, and now Fallout 76 has...
News Xbox Games Showcase 2024 Confirmed For June, First Details Revealed
We've got a date and time!
The biggest day of the year for Xbox fans is upon us! The 2024 edition of the Xbox Games Showcase officially returns on Sunday, June 9th, and it'll be taking place at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm BST. Microsoft confirmed the date and time earlier today, while also revealing that it'll be the first Xbox Games Showcase to feature...
News Eight Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass In Early May 2024
The first batch of departures for May
The first six games leaving Xbox Game Pass in May 2024 have been revealed today, and sadly we've got a few big ones in the mix! The most notable example is Just Cause 4 Reloaded - Square's latest Just Cause title has been on the service for just over five years, until it leaves this month. Here's the full list...
News These Four Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (May 2-14)
The latest official roundup of new titles
Microsoft has just confirmed the first batch of Xbox Game Pass titles for May 2024, which includes the previously revealed Little Kitty, Big City along with the likes of Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition and Brothers: A Ta
News Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (April 30)
Including a surprise drop late last night!
Welcome to your latest Xbox Game Pass roundup! We initially thought we'd have just the one title to tell you about today, but a surprise addition from Xbox's April indie showcase means we now have two new Game Pass arrivals. So, here's a quick introduction to the both of them: Have A Nice Death
News 12 Xbox Game Pass Titles Get New Reveals At April's Indie Showcase
Including a surprise that's out today!
Today's ID@Xbox April 2024 Showcase treated us to some fresh Xbox Game Pass reveals for the likes of Dungeons Of Hinterberg and Immortals 33 - and we also learned of some brand-new
News Here's Everything That Was Revealed At April's Xbox Indie Showcase
Missed the event? Here's a recap
Weren't able to catch the Xbox Indie Showcase 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. The following list is everything that was revealed during April 2024's Xbox Indie Showcase: Astor: Blade of the Monolith is...
Poll How Would You Grade The ID@Xbox April 2024 Showcase?
Give us your verdict
The dust is now beginning to settle on the Xbox Indie Showcase for April 2024! If you haven't had a chance to watch it yet, you can catch the full thing over at our live coverage page, and we've also provided an extensive recap of everything that happened as part of the show. So, all things considered, what grade would you...
Live Watch The ID@Xbox April 2024 Showcase Here
"Epic trailers, fresh gameplay, and new reveals"
Welcome to today's Xbox Indie Showcase! This marks the first event of its kind in 2024, and we're expecting plenty of announcements, new trailers, gameplay footage and various other details for a variety of upcoming Xbox games. "On top of epic trailers, fresh gameplay, and new reveals, the show will...
The hottest picks for RPG action on Xbox consoles in 2024
What are the best Xbox RPG games you can play in May 2024? The RPG genre has exploded in popularity in recent years, edging its way into mainstream gamer consciousness like never before. As a result, where Western RPGs have historically been pretty hard to come by, they're now absolutely...
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (April 29 - May 3)
Including a remake of this 1997 tactical RPG!
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for April 29 - May 3! There's plenty to look forward to despite the lack of AAA releases over the next few days, including the likes of Front Mission 2: Remake, MotoGP 24 and the early access version of
Reminder Six Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass Early Next Week
Including one that's endorsed by Phil Spencer!
As we head into the weekend, we wanted to bring your attention once again to six games that are leaving Xbox Game Pass in just a few days' time - if you want to play them with your subscription, you haven't got long left to do so! There's plenty to enjoy here, but Ravenlok is perhaps one of the biggest...
News Xbox Game 'Tech Glitch' Gets 100% Discount, Now Entirely Free To Claim
A free game with 1200 gamerscore
We'll never say "no" to a free game, and that's what we're getting with Tech Glitch on Xbox this month! First released back in August 2020, Tech Glitch is described as an "old school couch multiplayer game" in which you need to tackle various puzzles or even create your own. Until recently, the game was priced at...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (April 25-28)
Included with Game Pass Core and Game Pass Ultimate
Xbox Free Play Days is officially a-go! We've got three Xbox titles up for grabs this week, including 2023's TramSim: Console Edition for Xbox Series X|S. Here's the full Free Play Days lineup for this weekend: Prison Architect: Xbox One Edition Railway Empire TramSim: Console Edition
News 8BitDo Unveils Budget-Friendly Xbox Controller With Hall Effect Sticks
Update: Along with 2 other new controllers!
Update: It appears we jumped the gun a bit, as 8BitDo has now announced three new Xbox controllers coming to market very soon, including the "8BitDo Ultimate C Wired Controller for Xbox" as described down below. The other two controllers are the "8Bitdo Pro 2 Wired Controller for Xbox" retailing at $44.99...
News More 90% Discounts Have Been Added To This Week's Xbox Sales (April 23-30)
Amazing prices until the end of the month
Looking for some cheap Xbox games in this week's Xbox sales? The good news is that thanks to last week's sales, we've got plenty of them - plus a bunch more to add to the list courtesy of the newest offerings from this past Tuesday! We still think the highlight here is the incredibly priced Sinking City and...
News Xbox Game Pass's Texas Chain Saw Massacre Gets Free DLC Promotion
But you (maybe?) have to own the game outright
Back in November The Texas Chain Saw Massacre dev started adding new DLC characters to the game at $10 a pop, which seemed like a fairly controversial move at the time. Well, several months & DLC packs later, and the team is starting to bundle them in with the base game as part of a special...
News Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection Gets New Xbox Update, Full Patch Notes Revealed
"Update II is available now"
The Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection came in for a lot of flack at launch due to its online instability and a few missing features, but a decent number of those issues were resolved in the game's first update back in March. Now, we've got a second update - and it's available right now on Xbox! The focus here is...
News Three Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (April 25)
Including Fallout 4 next-gen!
It's a big day for Xbox Game Pass, folks! We have three additions to the library in total today, including Bethesda's Fallout 4 next-gen update and a pretty hefty addition to EA Play. Here's an introduction to what's coming to Xbox Game Pass today: Another Crab's T
News Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered Is Reduced On Xbox For The First Time This Week
But only if you're an Xbox Game Pass member
Although the Xbox Golden Week and Unhallowen Horror sales are taking precedence on the Xbox Store right now, we've also spotted some great Xbox Game Pass exclusive offers - including one for Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered. This marks the first time the game has gone on sale since its release back in February...
Guide Xbox Adds More Perks For Game Pass Ultimate Members (April 2024)
Fallout, Exoprimal, NHL 24 and more!
It's time for another batch of Xbox Game Pass Perks for April 2024! The month has been fairly quiet so far (compared to a very busy March), although Bethesda fans will find some nice Perks to take advantage of in particular. Also, don't forget that if you're an Amazon Prime member, you can claim Fallout 76 for...
News Fallout Continues To Dominate On Xbox As Bethesda Reveals Incredible Player Numbers
FalloutMania is officially in full swing
The Fallout hype train shows no signs of slowing down right now! The success of the TV show has led to a massive renewed interest in the franchise, with three Fallout games topping the Xbox charts in the UK and US as things stand. Better yet, Bethesda has shared some incredible stats, revealing that one...
News Xbox Will Be Deleting More Of Your Game Captures As Of May 2024
But only on the Xbox Network
Back at the tail end of last year, Xbox announced that it would begin automatically deleting players' game captures on the Xbox Network that were at least 90 days old, with the "first deletions" set to take place in January of 2024. We don't know about you, but we didn't specifically notice anything in January, so...
News FNAF: Security Breach 'Ruin' DLC Brings Free Story Content To Xbox
"You can run, but you can’t hide…"
If you're a big FNAF: Security Breach fan, you'll be glad to know some free DLC is now available! As of today, you can now claim the Five Nights at Freddy's Security Breach "Ruin" DLC on the Xbox Store, which brings free story content to the game. The Ruin DLC first arrived on PC last year, and has "Very...
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