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News Fallout 4 Comparison Reveals How Similar The Xbox One & Next-Gen Versions Look
Xbox One Vs. Xbox Series X
Update: It's now being reported that Fallout 4's Quality Mode on Xbox Series X|S isn't working properly at the moment, and the game is defaulting to Performance Mode without telling the player. That explains the 60 frames per-second footage you see in the video above, and hopefully the Quality Mode will provide more visual...
Video Here's A Look At 50+ Games Coming To Xbox Game Pass This Year
Condensed into a 14-minute video!
Things have really started to kick into gear for Xbox Game Pass this year already, and there's a whole lot more to come! In fact, even though it's only mid-January, we already know of well over 50 games that have been announced so far. As usual, our full list of everything announced for Xbox Game Pass in 2024 is...
Feature Firefight Makes An Absolutely Triumphant Return In Halo Infinite
The series' famous co-op mode returns!
Back in early October, 343 Industries announced Firefight's grand return to Halo - in the form of 'Firefight: King of the Hill' mode for Halo Infinite. Fast forward two months and we've been hands-on with the game mode ahead of its addition to Halo Infinite Season 5 - and it's safe to say
News Mortal Kombat 1 DLC Fighter Omni-Man Gets Brutal Gameplay Trailer
Available in early access next week
If you're a fan of Amazon's hit animation Invincible, you're going to want to check out the DLC for Mortal Kombat 1, which features Omni-Man. Following a teaser trailer, NetherRealm has now dropped an extended gameplay trailer for this upcoming character. It provides a full showcase of his move set, his...
Video Senua's Insane 'Level Of Realism' Detailed In New Hellblade II Dev Diary
Launching on Xbox in 2024
If you weren't already excited for Senua's Saga: Hellblade II, Ninja Theory has now released a new development diary showcasing the insane "level of realism" and attention to detail that's going into this second entry. This video focuses on how the team has gone about crafting the protagonist Senua in the next game, with a...
News Halo Infinite Shares Preview Of Season 5's New Arena Maps
Introducing Prism and Forbidden
Earlier this week, 343 Industries unveiled Halo Infinite Season 5: Reckoning would be launching on 17th October. The multiplayer component of the title has made a lot of changes over the past seasons and this next one will introduce new modes, customisation, a new Battle Pass, and much more. As part of this, the...
Video Forza Motorsport Comparison Shows Difference Between Xbox Versions
Xbox Series X vs. Xbox Series S
We're now just a few hours away from the arrival of Forza Motorsport on Xbox Game Pass, where it'll be included with Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and PC. As part of our review period, we had the chance to play the game quite extensively on Xbox Series X and Series S, and we've give
Hands On Assassin's Creed Mirage Is An Enjoyable Return To The Series' Roots
We spent multiple hours with Ubisoft's latest AC title
Assassin's Creed Mirage is shaping up to be a bit of a throwback to the series' origins when it launches later this year, with more of a focus on tight, stealthy gameplay - and plenty of assassinations of course. Ahead of the game's upcoming launch, we played a good few hours of Mirage (more...
Video Here Are 20+ Fantastic-Looking Single Player Games Still Coming To Xbox In 2023
And not just Starfield!
2023 is well past the halfway point at this stage, but that doesn't mean we don't have a bumper list of new single player games to look forward to during the rest of the year. As soon as we mention single player games here the immediate elephant in the room is of course Starfield, but there's lots to look forward to...
Video Check Out Star Wars Jedi: Survivor's Frame Rate Update For Xbox
Silky smooth
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor had some performance hiccups at launch, but EA and Respawn Entertainment have now improved the overall experience in the first major update for Xbox. After arriving yesterday, YouTube channel 'ElAnalistaDeBits' has now uploaded a comparison showing off the current patch against the launch version of the game on...
Video Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Xbox Series X Vs. Xbox Series S Comparison
How the two consoles stack up
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is officially out in the wild as of today, which means players across all platforms have been experiencing what Respawn's brand new Star Wars sequel has to offer. While initial reviews for the game have been nothing short of fantastic for the most part, there have been some grumblings about...
Video 20 Great Games With Small Download Sizes On Xbox Game Pass
All around the 1GB mark
Have you ever found yourself in the situation where you want to play an online game with your friends, but one of them doesn't have it downloaded and their slow internet means you'll be waiting forever? Or perhaps you just want to spend 15 minutes with a game on your Xbox, but a big update means it'll have to wait for another...
News Resident Evil 4 Xbox Series X|S Comparison Reveals Some Surprising Results
Specifically for the Xbox Series S version
As you know, we've been spending countless hours with the new Resident Evil 4 remake on Xbox Series X throughout the month, but the Xbox Series S version is something we've only just started looking into. This week, we thought we'd put together a little comparison of both versions, and the results are...
News Resident Evil 4 Remake Looks Even More Impressive In Side-By-Side Comparison
The old vs. the new
The highly anticipated Resident Evil 4 remake is almost upon us, and ahead of that time, we've been getting to grips with the free demo on the Xbox Store. It's only a small teaser of what's to come, but what happens when we put it alongside the original version of Resident Evil 4 for Xbox One? Unsurprisingly, it's a massive...
Video How To Voice Chat Between Xbox And PlayStation Using Discord
Party up with your friends
Want to talk to your friends on PlayStation while playing on Xbox? It used to seem like an impossibility, but it's actually not that difficult at all - and it's all thanks to Discord! In just a few minutes, you'll be all set up. Everything you need to know is in the video above, which features Pure Xbox video producer...
Video Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Xbox Series X Vs. Series S Comparison
How both consoles stack up
The first major Xbox Game Pass release of March 2023 is Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, which arrives on Friday, March 3rd. Ahead of launch, the game has been getting fantastic reviews so far, including our 8/10 here at Pure Xbox! Our review was based solely on the Xbox Series X version of the game, but we're well aware that a l
Video 7 Amazing Xbox Game Pass Games You Can Beat In Under 7 Hours
For those who enjoy shorter titles
We obviously love a big, epic adventure here at Pure Xbox (here's hoping Starfield will satisfy our needs there), but there's also a growing number of us in the community who are beginning to appreciate the shorter games in the Xbox Game Pass library as our lives get busier and our potential playing time decreases...
Video Fascinating Hogwarts Legacy Comparison Shows Several Film Vs. Game Scenes
The game is amazingly faithful to the movies!
We're used to seeing plenty of video game comparisons these days - many of us like to be aware of the differences between the Xbox and PlayStation versions of a game, for example. However, this week's Hogwarts Legacy launch has provided us with a unique comparison point: how the open world RPG stacks up...
Video A Festive Message From Pure Xbox
Ho ho ho, gamers!
Another Christmas Day has come and gone, but we're still very much in the festive spirit here at Pure Xbox, and to celebrate the past 12 months, we wanted to put together a little "thank you" video featuring some messages from the entire team - as read by our brand-new Video Producer, Craig Reid! That's right, Pure Xbox has...
Video Here's 14 Minutes Of Pre-Release 'High On Life' Gameplay
High on knives too
High on Life finally hits Xbox Game Pass in just a few hours as part of the December 2022 Xbox Game Pass lineup, and ahead of that launch we've been spending plenty of time with the PC version to see how things are shaping up thus far. The result of that test is this very video, featuring 14 minutes of brand-new High on Life...
News Halo Infinite Outlines Winter Update's Free Battle Pass, Coming Nov 8th
30 tiers available to all Spartans
Halo Infinite is receiving its Winter Update next week on November 8th, and apart from the co-op campaign, Forge mode, and
News Return To Monkey Island Gets Xbox Game Pass Trailer Ahead Of Launch
Guybrush Threepwood is back!
It's a new month, and that means plenty of new titles for Xbox Game Pass. One we're particularly excited about here at Pure Xbox is Return to Monkey Island. Guybrush Threepwood is back in a brand new adventure that continues on from the story in the original two games. Ahead of the game's Xbox launch on 8th November,...
News Halo Infinite Forge Devs Can't Wait To See 'Insane' Community Creations
Beta launches November 8th
343 has released the final part of its Halo Infinite Forge series - showcasing the game's new mode, out next month. This fourth episode focuses on "Canvases & File Sharing". While it's well worth a watch, Forge Lead Michael Schorr also passed on one final message to the game's community on behalf of the team -...
Video Halo Infinite Shows Off Forge Mode's Scripting & Bots
Part two of a four part series
A few weeks ago, 343 Industries released its first in a series of Halo Infinite videos showcasing the game's Forge mode. The latest episode has now been released, and this time around it focuses on scripting and bots - including a look at nodes and much more. Here's the rundown via Halo Waypoint, and above is the full...
News 343 Shows Off The Power Of Halo Infinite's Forge Mode In New Video
Take a look at that Giga Grunt
Following on from 343's Halo Infinite Season 3 update last week, it's now released its first official look at the game's Forge mode. This is the first installment of a four-part "Forge Fundamentals" series and this first episode looks at the basics of building. There's a recreation of an area from Infinite's story...
Video Here's A Look At Xbox 360 Emulation On The Steam Deck
MVG investigates
The Steam Deck was released some time ago now, but people are still putting it to the test with all sorts of retro video games and emulators. Youtube channel Modern Vintage Gamer previously investigated OG Xbox emulation running Valve's system, and now he's back with Xbox 360. The Xenia Canary emulator just got a "massive" update -...
News Halo Infinite's Campaign Network Co-Op Flight Is Now Live
"We'll see you on Zeta Halo!"
Update [Sat 16th Jul, 2022 02:30 BST]: Following on from 343 Industries' preview yesterday, the campaign network co-op flight is now officially live. Provided you were signed up to the Halo Insider program and had opted into this flight, you should be good to go. It will run from now until 1st August. You can read learn...
Video Watch The Nacon Connect 2022 Livestream Here
Featuring reveals and updates for 17 games!
Update: The show is now over, but you can watch the full replay above! Original story: Welcome! Nacon is hosting another annual event today in the form of Nacon Connect 2022, which is set to feature 17 games including the likes of Steelrising, The Lord of the Rings: Gollum, and Test Drive Unlimited Solar...
Video Here's Your First Look At Guile In Street Fighter 6, Out On Xbox In 2023
"America's hero is back"
In a new gameplay trailer earlier before Capcom revealed the classic character (and American hero) Guile would be returning in Street Fighter 6. Yes, after going home to become a family man, Guile is apparently back with a new mission. Guile's move set in Street Fighter 6 will combine his signature moves with some fresh...
Video Here's A Look At Xbox Emulation Running On Valve's Steam Deck
See it in action
Valve just released its portable gaming PC the Steam Deck last week, and sure enough, owners are already running all sorts of emulators on the system. One of them happens to be 'xemu' - the free open-source application that emulates original Xbox titles. YouTube channel The Phawx uploaded an entire video showing off classic Xbox...
News Bandai Namco Releases Elden Ring Overview Trailer Ahead Of Launch
"Come learn what awaits you on the path of grace"
Elden Ring arrives next week on Xbox Series X|S and other platforms, and ahead of its release Bandai Namco has shared a brand new trailer - giving players another look at what to expect. Enjoy!
Video Here's The Exact Moment Halo's Xbox 360 Servers Were Turned Off
"Oh no, are they gone?! Nooo!"
As you're probably well aware, the matchmaking servers for a variety of Halo Xbox 360 games went offline last night, and while they're still playable (and other parts of the servers are still live), the online multiplayer has officially been turned off for Halo 3, Halo 3: ODST, Halo 4 and
News Nobody Saves The World Extended Gameplay Revealed, Coming To Xbox Game Pass
Enter the Path of Doom next week
Nobody Saves The World, from Guacamelee! developer Drinkbox Studios, is another indie title that drops day one on Xbox Game Pass. Ahead of that launch on January 18th, we've been treated to some extended gameplay, via a lengthy IGN preview. The video focuses on late-game content, namely the "Path of Doom", a series...
Video Here's 15 Minutes Of The Anacrusis, Coming To Xbox Game Pass Next Week
"An infinitely-replayable fight against alien hordes"
The Anacrusis is one of two games launching with Xbox Game Pass next week, taking the form of a four-player, cooperative first-person shooter in which you embark on an "infinitely-replayable fight against alien hordes." The game is launching as part of Xbox Game Preview (early access) on...
News Xbox's New '20 Years Of Play' Trailer Hits Us Right In The Feels
Bringing back the memories
Xbox's 20th anniversary celebrations may be pretty much done and dusted at this point, but there are still a few promotions rolling out including this brand-new '20 Years of Play' trailer, giving us a fantastic trip down memory lane. As you can see, the video shows a multi-generational family of gamers working their way...
News Here's The First 15 Minutes Of The Gunk, Launching On Xbox Game Pass This Week
From the creators of SteamWorld
The team behind the SteamWorld franchise are bringing their long-awaited new adventure The Gunk to Xbox Game Pass at launch on Thursday, December 16th, and we've now been treated to the first 15 minutes of gameplay. Courtesy of IGN, the video above gives us a look at what to expect in terms of the art style, UI and...
News New Halo Infinite Comparison Footage Shows What A Difference A Year Makes
Nice helmet
Our pals over at Game Informer have recently posted up a pretty cool comparison video that highlights some differences between Halo Infinite in its 2020 form - a form that didn't exactly enamour fans upon its initial reveal - and its final 2021, release-ready appearance. You can check the video out below and, we think you'll agree,...
Video New Footage Of Halo Infinite's Campaign Mission 'The Conservatory'
New weapons, new enemies and more...
We've finally got our hands on Halo Infinite multiplayer, but will, unfortunately, have to wait until December 8th to play the campaign starring the one and only Master Chief. In the meantime, the folk over at IGN have released an exclusive video of the game's campaign, showing off five minutes of gameplay from...
Video 343 Provides An Extensive Look At Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay
Including the opening level
Hands up, who wanted some Halo Infinite campaign gameplay footage? That's exactly what we've been treated to today, with both IGN and Game Informer providing a first look at some raw glimpses of the single-player adventure. We're not going to bore you by waffling on about this - we know you just want to get to the...
News The Xbox Mini Fridge Has Received Its First Official Unboxing Video
Looks like it'll be worth the wait
The highly-anticipated Xbox Mini Fridge will officially be available from this December, and thanks to this recent unboxing video from production company Ukonic, we've got a detailed look at the box, its contents and the fridge itself. As you can see, the fridge looks fantastic in person, and the LEDs are a neat...
News Don't Worry, Forza Horizon 5 Still Looks Really Impressive On Xbox One
"These guys are tech wizards"
The embargo for Forza Horizon 5 content dropped earlier this morning, along with a whole bunch of reviews, and that means comparisons between the Xbox One, Series X, Series S and PC versions of the game have hit the web. We already knew that it looked stunning on Xbox Series X (and Series S) thanks to
Video Xbox Releases Forza Horizon 5 Live-Action Clip Starring Ted Lasso Star And Karol G
"I call myself the getaway driver"
In the lead-up to the release of Forza Horizon 5, Xbox has uploaded a new live-action promotional trailer. It stars the Mexican actor and filmmaker Cristo Fernández (as seen in Ted Lasso) and the Colombian singer, Karol G. In the trailer, we get to see the two speed through Mexico's many landscapes in a BMW and...
Video 'The Banished Rise' In This New Story Trailer For Halo Infinite
"Hope makes you weak"
The Halo Infinite hype train has officially left the station now, with yesterday's campaign overview trailer being complimented today by a new story trailer focusing on Escharum and The Banished. Yet again, the short video is getting a ton of praise, and Escharum is looking suitably terrifying. Here's the official description...
News Halo Infinite Comparison Shows Major Improvements From 2020 To 2021
This is more like it!
Yesterday provided us with a fresh look at Halo Infinite's campaign ahead of the game's release on December 8th, and unlike last year's trailer which drew considerable criticism, this year's version has gone down very well. It's clear the team at 343 Industries has made considerable improvements to the campaign from a visual...
News New Halo Infinite Campaign Footage Is Here, And It Looks Awesome
Is it December yet?
After months and months of waiting, 343 Industries has finally provided us with an updated look at Halo Infinite's campaign, and based on the six-minute footage we've seen so far, it appears to be shaping up impressively well. The 'Overview' video showcases plenty of new gameplay footage (including a first look at the game's...
Video Here's 30 Minutes Of Guardians Of The Galaxy On Xbox Series X
Fire up a wild ride across the cosmos from next week
You may have noticed yesterday afternoon that a bunch of Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy footage dropped on YouTube, and it includes a lot of gameplay from the Xbox Series X version of the game. Above, we've picked out GameSpot's coverage of the first 30 minutes, which includes a pretty cool...
Video Here's A First Look At The Saints Row Reboot's Opening Missions
Are you impressed?
It seems Deep Silver is very keen to show off gameplay footage of the Saints Row reboot despite the game not releasing until February 2022, and now thanks to Game Informer, we've got a look at some of its opening missions. Just like the last gameplay reveal, this footage treats us to plenty of glimpses at the combat system, as...
Video Hoonigan Teams Up With Xbox To Build Real-Life Halo Warthog
"A fully capable off-road race truck"
You might remember that back in early August, Xbox was providing a bunch of promotion for the movie "Free Guy", and even brought a "life-sized" replica of a Halo Infinite Warthog to the red carpet event in New York. It turns out that Warthog was actually built by popular YouTube channel Hoonigan (in conjunction...
Video YouTuber MVG Reveals His Role In Developing The Quake Remaster
"It's just a dream come true"
After a number of rumours, id Software and Bethesda this week announced (and released) a Quake remaster on all platforms including the Xbox Series X and S. As you might have already heard - Nightdive Studios assisted in bringing the game to these modern systems. Nightdive game developer and YouTuber, MVG, has also...
Video Here's Seven Minutes Of The Back 4 Blood Open Beta
Bringing its horde to Xbox this month
Left 4 Dead spiritual successor Back 4 Blood is coming to Xbox Game Pass at launch this October, but before then, we've got a couple of open betas taking place on Xbox this month so you can try the game out early. Ahead of the first one (which begins later this week), IGN has gone hands-on with the beta in both...