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The latest keyboard & mouse list for Xbox One, Series X, Series S
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Prepare for a BIG week ahead!
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2023's upcoming Xbox launch dates
News Three Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (February 22)
Featuring a massive AAA surprise!
Xbox One News
April2024
News Xbox's Sea Of Thieves Reaches 40 Million Players Prior To PS5 Launch
"A truly extraordinary number"
Xbox and Rare's Sea Of Thieves is officially about to set sail on PS5 in just a couple of weeks' time, but before then, it's been announced today that the game has now surpassed 40 million players across Xbox consoles and PC. In a message on the Sea of Thieves website, Executive Producer Joe Neate thanked the game's...
News Pocketpair CEO On Devs Copying Palworld: 'These Are Incredible Times'
The Game Pass hit seems to be inspiring other devs
Ever since it burst onto the scene back in January, Palworld has been labelled a Pokémon clone of sorts - or at least something akin to 'Pokémon with guns' available on Xbox. However true that may be, Pocketpair's CEO has now claimed that its game is being copied, during "incredible times" for the
News Orcs Must Die! 3 Is Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (April 17)
Your latest Game Pass title is here
Today's Xbox Game Pass drop is available now, with Microsoft bringing Robot Entertainment's Orcs Must Die! 3 to the library during a busy month for the service. So, we'll drop a quick introduction to this new Game Pass addition down below, alongside some handy links to what else is coming to Game Pass in April...
Guide Xbox Game Pass Core: Full List Of Games (April 2024 Update)
Here's everything you can play on Game Pass Core
Back in September 2023, Microsoft finally phased out Xbox Live Gold, replacing it with Xbox Game Pass Core as a new entry-level tier to its subscription service. Unlike Games with Gold, which has now been scrapped, Xbox Game Pass Core grants subscribers access to a select list of games separate to...
News The Outlast Trials Gets Its First Update Since 2024 Xbox Launch
Be prepared for a Toxic Shock
The Outlast Trials seemed to get off to a pretty good start on Xbox last month, and now the team has revealed its very first update since that much-anticipated console launch. The game's 'Toxic Shock' event starts today, running through May 7th on all platforms - including Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. The update adds...
News Another Three Titles Are Joining Xbox Game Pass Core This April
And it's not a bad list!
Microsoft has today announced another selection of titles coming to Xbox Game Pass Core, the team's replacement for the now-defunct Xbox Live Gold service. In total, three games will join the smaller Game Pass Core collection on April 23rd, including the pictured Deep Rock Galactic and Bugbear's chaotic racer Wreckfest...
News Six Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass In Late April 2024
The latest group of leavers
The second batch of games leaving Xbox Game Pass in April 2024 has been revealed today, and in total we have six games leaving the library - including one EA Play title. Here's the full list of titles leaving Xbox Game Pass on April 30, 2024: Xbox Game Pass: Leaving Soon (April 30, 2024): Date Game Platform April...
News These Six Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (April 17-30)
The latest official roundup of new titles
Microsoft has announced the latest batch of Xbox Game Pass titles for April 2024, which includes the previously confirmed Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes and Another Crab's Treasure, along with some surprises! Don'
News Xbox's Towerborne Beta Is Opening Up To More Players Ahead Of 2024 Launch
"Sign up thru the Insider Program today"
Xbox Game Studios' Towerborne first opened up pre-release playtesting last year, and now the team has announced another expansion to its Insider Program. Developer Stoic will be "opening the doors" to more players "very soon" as the team continues to build towards the game's full launch. At the moment we...
News This Week's Xbox Deals Include A Huge Discount For 2022's Saints Row
Time to pull the trigger?
We're now entering the final couple of days of the Xbox Spring Sale 2024, but Microsoft has also added just over 100 games to the list of Xbox deals for the next week, with most of them being exclusive to Xbox Game Pass members. Interestingly, 2022's failed Saints Row reboot has dropped to a very low price in the process,...
News Two Additions Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (April 16)
Including another day one release
We have a couple of fresh additions on Xbox Game Pass today, April 16th! Obsidian is bringing its 'Fully Yoked Edition' of Grounded to the library today, while new day-one title Harold Halibut is also available on the service. Here's a bit more information on today's new Xbox Game Pass additions: Grounded: Fully...
News Microsoft Rewards Fans Are Preparing For A New Era On Xbox This Week
Which sadly means the end of another one
In case you missed it, Microsoft Rewards is undergoing a transformation on Xbox right now. We've started to see a few new offers entering the Xbox Rewards Hub recently, but sadly there are some downsides to report as well. The big one is that the old Microsoft Rewards Xbox app is shutting down very soon. Its...
News 'PERISH' Marks The Launch Of New Hellish FPS On Xbox Series X|S
Lowkey slaying
So, during our weekend release roundup we detailed a new Xbox FPS called PERISH that looked pretty darn fun, and well, HandyGames' shooter is officially out now on console after a year or so on Steam. That Steam release has brought in a 'Mostly Positive' rating so far, so we're keen to see how this indie shooter lands with an Xbox...
News Two Games Are Confirmed For Xbox Game Pass In May 2024 So Far
An early look at what's ahead
Update: Well, it turns out there's actually two! Indie adventure Hauntii has sneaked into the lineup for May 2024 as well, and obviously we'll have more joining the list as we get closer to May. Stay tuned! <related ids="161857"> Original story: It's always around this time of the month that we take a look at...
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (April 15-19)
Including another day one Game Pass release
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for April 15-19! It's looking like a pretty quiet few days ahead for Xbox releases, but we've still got the likes of Sker Ritual on the way, along with the day one Xbox Game Pass title Harold Halibut! Here's what's coming to Xbox next week: New Xbox Releases (April...
News These Are The Top-Selling Games In The Xbox Spring Sale 2024
The hottest deals in the UK and US right now
The Xbox Spring Sale has been live for just over a week now on the Xbox Store, and looking at the "Top Paid" Xbox charts, we can start figuring out what some of the top-selling games of the promotion have been so far. For this roundup, we're focusing on the UK and US Xbox Stores, which are pretty similar...
Guide Xbox Adds More Perks For Game Pass Ultimate Members (April 2024)
Anyone for a Fallout freebie?
It's time for another batch of Xbox Game Pass Perks for April 2024! The month is off to a quiet start for freebies so far (compared to a very busy March), although Bethesda fans will find some nice Perks to take advantage of already! Also, don't forget that if you're an Amazon Prime member, you can claim Fallout 76 for...
News PAC-MAN Returns To Xbox In A New 64-Player Battle Royale This May
Be the last PAC standing
PAC-MAN is making his return to Xbox consoles on May 9th, but perhaps not in the form you'd expect! This time around, he's taking part in a 64-player online-only battle royale that's launching at a price of £15.99 / $19.99 on the Xbox Store. The game is called PAC-MAN Mega Tunnel Battle: Chomp Champs, and the format sees...
News Palworld Is Officially Getting An Arena Mode On Xbox Later This Year
"Train the strongest Pals and defeat all your rivals"
You could say that Palworld has been a pretty big Xbox Game Pass hit since its launch earlier this year, and now the team at Pocketpair has something a little different up its sleeve. Arriving later on in 2024, the Pokémon-like is officially getting an Arena mode. '
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (April 11-14)
Included with Game Pass Core and Game Pass Ultimate
Xbox Free Play Days is here once again! This week's lineup contains three games in total, including a March 2024 release in the form of Classified: France '44. Here's the full lineup of Free Play Days titles for the coming weekend: Classified: France '44 Fallout 76 PGA Tour 2K23 As usu
News Shadow Of The Tomb Raider Is Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (April 11)
A huge AAA adventure joins the library
Today's Xbox Game Pass update is delivering on all-things tomb raiding, as Eidos Montreal's Shadow of the Tomb Raider heads to the service. This title serves as the epic conclusion to Crystal Dynamics' rebooted Tomb Raider trilogy, and it's absolutely worth a play on Game Pass. Now, when this addition was
News EA Play Is Getting A Price Increase Outside Of Xbox Game Pass
A significant jump for annual subs
EA Play has been a fantastic bonus for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers over the past few years, and it's about to become even more value for money, as the service is getting a fairly significant price increase as of today. For new subscribers, the standard version of EA Play is increasing from £3.99 / $4.99...
News Here's What's Included In The Xbox April 2024 Update
Rolling out today on Xbox & PC
The Xbox April 2024 update begins rolling out to all users on Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and PC today, and it includes a bunch of new features highlighted by 'Game Hubs' for PC players. Here's a short overview of the Xbox April 2024 update, with more details available at Xbox Wire: Xbox April 2024...
News Ori Dev Explains Why It Decided Against Third Entry In The Franchise, For Now
"I think were were pretty happy with where it left off"
Ori developer Moon Studios has talked about its future in a new interview with Game Informer - a future that's laser-focused on No Rest for the Wicked at the moment. A third Ori game has been discussed though, and while the te
News 2K Reveals Career Mode Details For This Month's 'TopSpin' Xbox Revival
Along with info on various other modes
For those of us who have been waiting 13 years for a Top Spin revival, it feels surreal that TopSpin 2K25 is literally just a couple of weeks away now. As of April 23rd, it'll officially be playable on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. Before then though, we've been treated to more details about the actual game...
News Star Wars Outlaws Launches This August On Xbox Series X|S
Pre-orders begin today
Update: Well, it's officially official now! Star Wars Outlaws will indeed launch for Xbox Series X and Series S on August 30th, with pre-orders available today. You can check out the brand-new Story Trailer up above. "Play up to 3 days early with Gold or Ultimate edition, which includes the base game and season pass...
Deals Xbox Just Added 100+ More Games To The Spring Sale 2024
As if there weren't enough already!
The Xbox Spring Sale 2024 officially began last week, and it's just grown by another 100+ titles! This is because of the weekly deals refresh that always happens on a Tuesday, introducing a bunch more discounts to take advantage of. The difference this time around is that most of them are specific to Xbox Game...
News Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (April 9)
Including a day one release!
Welcome to your latest Xbox Game Pass update! We have two fresh titles coming to the library today, including a brand-new "day one" release in the form of Botany Manor - which happens to be reviewing rather well so far. Here's some more info on what to expect from this new puzzle adventure, alongside an introduction
News Atari Is Reviving Two More Of Its Classic Franchises On Xbox Very Soon
"Compete to be the best"
Since the release of the excellent Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration a couple of years ago, we've seen a couple of Xbox titles from the company in Rollercoaster Tycoon Adventures Deluxe and the Pong-inspired qomp2, and now we're about to get another two games based on some of the company's classic franchises. The first...
Roundup Botany Manor Is Getting Great Reviews Ahead Of Its Xbox Game Pass Launch
This one's off to a very good start!
April 9th marks another day one Xbox Game Pass release in the form of Botany Manor, and reviews are just starting to land for this upcoming puzzle exploration game - really rather good reviews might we add. For now, the title has an OpenCritic score of 82, and every sing
Deals The Best 'Lowest Price Ever' Games In The Xbox Spring Sale 2024
Amazing Xbox games at their lowest prices ever!
The Xbox Spring Sale 2024 is now officially in full swing, and as always with big sales like this, we've got a bunch of games that have been reduced to their lowest prices ever on the Xbox Store - but it's not easy to sort through them! So, with the help of the fantastic DekuDeals, we've put together...
News Diablo 4 Gets New Lease Of Life On Xbox Thanks To Successful Game Pass Launch
"Xbox has quickly become the #1 platform"
Microsoft finally graced us with its first ActiBlizz Xbox Game Pass addition at the end of March in the form of Diablo 4, and its arrival has given the Xbox platform a huge boost already. Xbox exec Sarah Bond has revealed that Xbox has become the biggest platform for Diablo 4 since it came to the Game Pass...
Talking Point Which Xbox Games Have Left You Most Pleasantly Surprised?
What has surpassed your expectations?
With so many games to play across Xbox Game Pass, EA Play, Ubisoft Plus and the Xbox Store at large, it feels like now more than ever, it's impossible to keep up with absolutely everything. Inevitably, a lot of stuff gets added to the backlog. When we finally get around to those titles, sometimes they're a...
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (April 8-12)
Including another three Game Pass titles!
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for April 8-12! Next week isn't filled with major AAA experiences, but we've still got plenty of intriguing releases on the way, along with three new Xbox Game Pass additions! Here's what's coming to Xbox next week: New Xbox Releases (April 8-12): Botany Manor...
Rumour Multiple Reveals Confirmed Ahead Of June's Xbox Showcase
Gears, Call of Duty & more!
We're still a couple of months away from the Xbox Games Showcase 2024, but we might already have a few reveals locked in! There's a date as well - it's being suggested that this year's big event will fall on Sunday, June 9th. This is according to a report from The Verge, which says it understands that a new Gears of
Feature 10 Exciting Xbox Indie Games To Look Out For In April 2024
Including a bunch of Game Pass titles!
We're a few days into April now, so it's time to look at some of the exciting indie titles this month! It's really difficult to narrow this list down to just 10, but we're going to try our best - with a handful of Xbox Game Pass titles thrown in! You'll notice we're being slightly loose with our use of the...
News Lots Of Games Reduced By 90-95% In The Xbox Spring Sale 2024
Over 50 games with RIDICULOUS discounts!
Looking for some cheap Xbox games in the Xbox Spring Sale 2024? Well, this might be the best selection yet for 90% and 95% discounts! We've got over 50 of them in total, many of which cost less than a cup of coffee! Highlights include Back 4 Blood, Injustice 2, Mad Max, Kingdom Come: Deliverance,
Talking Point 10 Years Later, Sunset Overdrive Still Remains A Beloved Xbox Exclusive
Does it still hold up in 2024?
Cast your mind all the way back to 2014, and you'll likely recall the launch of Xbox exclusive Sunset Overdrive which ended up proving one of the most important titles of the early Xbox One era, and it remains beloved to this day! We've still got a few months to go, but October marks the 10-year anniversary of this...
News New Xbox Indie 'Stunt Paradise' Has Got The Attention Of Phil Spencer
If you like Trials, you might like this
Back at the end of March, an indie game by the name of Stunt Paradise made its debut on Xbox and other platforms, and clearly it's been a hit so far! Better yet, Xbox boss Phil Spencer has been spotted enjoying it as well. The developers of Stunt Paradise took to social media yesterday to showcase Phil's...
News Fallout 76's Xbox Version Is 'Free' With Amazon Prime This Month
Add it to your collection at no extra cost
We can't actually remember a time when Amazon Prime Gaming has given away an Xbox title as part of its collection of freebies, but that's what's happening this month, with Fallout 76 being the game that's getting the treatment. Specifically, Amazon Prime members will be able to claim Fallout 76 for "free"...
Deals Xbox Spring Sale 2024 Now Live, 800+ Games Discounted
Alan Wake 2, Baldur's Gate 3, and much more!
Following a brief period of exclusivity for Xbox Game Pass members over the past week, the Xbox Spring Sale 2024 has begun in full today! It's not just the same selection this time either, as more games have been added to the list. This includes 2023's best Xbox game (at least according to Metacritic) in...
Talking Point Do You Prefer Shorter Or Longer Games In General?
Or perhaps games that have no set length?
Today, we were treated to a bunch of hands-on previews for Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2, and as part of them, Ninja Theory studio head Dom Matthews told IGN that the team has found an audience that enjoys shorter games. Matth
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (April 4-7)
Call of Duty: MW3 headlines this week's lineup!
This week's Xbox Free Play Days lineup is back to three titles (from four last week), but we've got a major headline act in the form of Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, which is free for all Xbox members until the end of the week. As usual for MW3 free trials though, it's just the multiplayer and...
News Palworld Patch Notes Unveiled For Xbox's Major 'Raid Boss' Update
"Challenge the brutal new raid boss!"
It's (almost) time for another Palworld update on Xbox! This latest update introduces the game's first raid boss named "Bellanoir" who serves as a powerful enemy that can be found at the new Summoning Altar. "Challenge the brutal new raid boss! Bellanoir is here! By dedicating a slab to the new Summoning...
News Three Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (April 4)
Including a new EA Play addition!
April's Xbox Game Pass titles are coming thick and fast at the moment! Following the two additions we received yesterday, we've now got another three games joining the service today - including a special EA Play addition. That game is EA Sports PGA Tour, which will be available via EA's service at some point later...
Review LEGO 2K Drive (Xbox) - An Open World Racer Where Side Missions Shine
It's the taking part that counts
Update (Wed 3rd Apr, 2024): LEGO 2K Drive is now officially part of Xbox Game Pass, so we thought we'd re-share this review from last year so you know what to expect. If you have any questions, drop them in the comments below! <related ids="164277"> Original review (Wed 17th May, 2023): When 2K first...
News Xbox & PlayStation's Most-Played Games In 2023 Were Averaging Seven Years Old
Almost 10 for PC
Last year was an incredible time for new releases on Xbox (along with various other platforms), but according to some new data, most of the playtime was still hogged by games that were around seven years old on average. This is from a report by Newzoo, which lists the top 10 games in 2023 based on their MAU (monthly active users)...
News Two More Additions Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass (April 3)
Plus a bonus xCloud title via EA Play
Yesterday, Xbox unveiled its latest batch of Xbox Game Pass titles for the next couple of weeks, and we've got some fantastic games on the way! In fact, two of them are now available in the form of LEGO 2K Drive and Superhot: Mind Control Delete - the latter of which was actually added yesterday afternoon...
Feature These Are The 10 Highest-Rated Xbox Exclusives Of This Generation So Far
Do you agree with the list?
There's obviously been a lot of talk about Xbox exclusives jumping over to PS5 and Nintendo Switch recently, but even if you take some of those away, there's still a fantastic selection of console exclusives on Microsoft's platform right now. Out of curiosity, we went back and looked at all the Xbox console exclusives...
News Xbox's Official New 'Nocturnal Vapor' Controller Launches Next Week
"Explore the mysteries of the nocturnal world"
We've got another new Xbox controller on the way! This is the Nocturnal Vapor Special Edition Xbox Wireless Controller, and it'll be launching next week on April 9th - with pre-orders now available via the Xbox Store. Xbox describes the Nocturnal Vapor as featuring a "dynamic and unique light and dark...
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 Hot Wheels Unleashed 2, Outcast - A New Beginning, Lightyear Frontier, FossilFuel2, Oceanhorn 2: Knights of the Lost Realm, Star Wars Dark Forces: Remaster, Easy Red 2, Deceive Inc, Space Engineers, Final Fantasy XIV...
News These Eight Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (April 2-16)
Including the return of Lara Croft!
Microsoft has today announced a new batch of titles for Xbox Game Pass in April 2024, which includes some big upcoming additions such as Lego 2K Drive, EA Sports PGA Tour and Shadow of the Tomb Raider! Superhot: Mind Control Delete
Deals This Week's Xbox Sales Include A Few Classics From The 360 Era
You might want to wait for the Spring Sale though
The Xbox Spring Sale is around the corner, but we've also got some new deals today! Over 100 games have been reduced on the Xbox Store over the past few hours, including a handful of Xbox 360 classics you might want to pick up. Of course, there's nothing too crazy in this latest batch of offers due...
News Six Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass In Early April 2024
The first batch of departures for April
The first six games leaving Xbox Game Pass in April 2024 have been revealed today, and sadly we've got a few favourites in the mix! Back 4 Blood is the most high-profile departure, having first arrived back in October of 2021. Here's the full list of titles leaving Xbox Game Pass on April 15, 2024: Xbox Game...
Feature All New Xbox Games Coming Out In April 2024
TopSpin, Sand Land, TMNT and more!
Welcome to our roundup of all new Xbox games coming out in April 2024! Below, we've listed every Xbox game with a April 2024 release date, including all confirmed Xbox Game Pass releases so far. You'll also find some of our top picks for the biggest new Xbox games releasing in April, including Top Spin 2K25,
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...
March2024
Reminder Xbox Game Pass Is Losing Three Games Today (March 31)
It's not as bad as first feared!
We're once again losing a selection of Xbox Game Pass titles to mark the end of the month, as revealed a couple of weeks ago. However, the nice thing is that two of them have since been replaced with newer additions on the service. Specifically, MLB The Show 23 has now been swapped with MLB The Show 24, and Hot...
Talking Point Xbox Fans, Are You Still Enjoying Halo Infinite In 2024?
Or have you lost interest in it?
We're now almost two and a half years into the lifespan of Halo Infinite, and it's safe to say it's been a bumpy ride since the game's fall 2021 launch. We had a super solid game on our hands on day one, before the community grew increasingly tired from a lack of updates - but eventually 343 turned things around and...
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (April 1-5)
Including three Xbox Game Pass titles!
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for April 1-5! We're lacking major AAA releases next week, but there are still some interesting new titles on the way, including the popular Ark: Survival Ascended as part of Xbox Game Pass! Here's what's coming to Xbox next week: New Xbox Releases (April 1-15):
News Lots Of Games Are Reduced By 90% On Xbox This Week (March 26 - April 4)
Including as part of the Spring Sale "Sneak Preview"
Looking for some cheap Xbox games in this week's Xbox sales? Well, we've got a whole bunch of them as part of the Xbox Spring Sale 2024 "Sneak Preview", which is available from today until April 4th for Xbox Game Pass members. After that, we'll hopefully have even more to share as well! In the...
News Xbox Spring Sale 2024 'Sneak Preview' Now Live, 250+ Games Discounted
Game Pass members get the deals one week early!
It's time to kick-off the Xbox Spring Sale 2024! This year's promotion has begun with one week of exclusivity for Game Pass members, before the sale is blown open to all Xbox players in the near future - seemingly on April 4th. We have over 250 games discounted here, including some of the biggest and...
News Call Of Duty: MW3's Next Update Contains Absolutely Tons Of New Content
Six 6v6 maps! The return of Rebirth Island!
Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 has just unveiled its next batch of seasonal content - and this is one of series' biggest updates for quite some time. Alongside the return of the ever popular Rebirth Island Warzone map, MW3 is getting six core multiplayer maps, four weapons, four game modes and a whole lot...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (March 28-31)
Two HUGE games are included this week
Xbox Free Play Days is back once again, and this week we have a very interesting lineup to dive into. Four games are featured here — including two huge AAA titles — but both of these appear to have time limits for Xbox players. Here's the full Xbox Free Play Days lineup for this coming weekend: Assassin's...
News Three Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (March 28)
Our first ActiBlizz game is finally here
March is going out with a bang when it comes to Xbox Game Pass! Three games are coming to the service today, including our very first Activision Blizzard game in the form of Diablo 4. Here's an introduction to all of today's new Xbox Game Pass titles, along with some handy links to our Pure Xbox reviews of...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Think Of 'Open Roads' On Xbox Game Pass
Reviews are out now
Wistful road tripping adventure Open Roads heads to Xbox Game Pass tomorrow as part of a big day for the service, and ahead of launch some early reviews have started to drop for the title. So, we've gathered up some early impressions of Open Roads down below - including a short snippet of our Pure Xbox Review.
News No Man's Sky Brings Its 'Orbital' Update To Xbox Game Pass
Featuring highly-anticipated ship customization
Update: Technical issues seem to have delayed the release of No Man's Sky's Orbital update on Xbox at launch. As per the official Xbox Wire website, it's expected to arrive in the early part of the week commencing April 1st, 2024. Original story: No Man's Sky developer Hello Games has today unveiled...
News 'Marvel Rivals' Dev Hints At Possible Xbox Version Following PC Launch
"An extraordinary third-person hero shooter game"
Marvel has today revealed a brand-new free-to-play shooter in the form of Marvel Rivals, which is officially launching with a beta in May. The sad news is that it's PC only for now - but there's reason to be hopeful of an Xbox release. The team behind Marvel Rivals has hinted that an Xbox version is...
News This Week's Xbox Sales Include One Of 2024's Best Games So Far
A great chance to pick up Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden
This week's batch of Xbox deals is far less noteworthy than some of the others we've been seeing recently, suggesting the big Xbox Spring Sale is just around the corner. That said, there are still a few offers that are tempting at first glance, particularly in terms of a Bandai Namco selection...
News Xbox Is Hosting A LEGO-Themed 'Buy 1, Get 3 Free' Sale Right Now
Running through April 5th
Another Tuesday has rolled around, which means some new Xbox promotions are now live on the Microsoft Store - and one particular batch of deals has caught our eye already. For the team's latest 'Buy One, Get One' sale, LEGO has taken over - and it's a particularly generous offer when you count the sheer amount of bonus...
News Star Wars Outlaws Rated In Multiple Regions As Ubisoft Seemingly Nears Xbox Release
No longer outlawed
The release of Star Wars Outlaws on Xbox could be creeping ever-closer, as the game has now been rated in multiple regions. A first South Korea Game Rating & Administration Committee rating was spotted last week, and now the game has also been looked at by the Australian Classification board - where it'll be rated M.
News Forza Horizon 5 'Race-Off' Update Brings New Cars, Collectibles & More To Xbox Game Pass
"Race towards the finish line"
Xbox developer Playground Games has detailed its latest Forza Horizon 5 update — 'Race-Off' — which begins this week at the Horizon Mexico festival. As usual, the new update brings plenty of new vehicles, events and more to Xbox's open world racer. Starting off with the 'race-off' theme, two new rides will be...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About South Park: Snow Day!
New South Park game hits Xbox this week
South Park: Snow Day! is out this week on all major platforms, which means impressions of this latest South Park adventure are starting to hit the web today - including ours here at Pure Xbox. So, we've gathered some early reviews of South Park: Snow Day! to see what the critics make of it so far. Check 'em...
News Grounded's Final Update Detailed Ahead Of Physical Xbox Release
Prepare to be fully yoked in update 1.4
Grounded may be making its way to other platforms in the coming weeks, but the team is still focusing on bringing one last major update to the game on Xbox - including Game Pass of course. Grounded Update 1.4 is in the works for an April release, and the team is bringing loads of new features to Obsidian's...
News Multiple Games Are Reduced By 90% On Xbox This Week (March 19-26)
Hellblade is back at a ridiculous price!
Looking for some cheap Xbox games in this week's Xbox sales (March 19-26)? We're a bit late to the party this week, but we wanted to highlight a few amazing 90% discounts before the Tuesday refresh rolls around, particularly in the case of Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice which is down to just £2.49 / $2.99!...
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (March 25-29)
Including five Xbox Game Pass titles!
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for March 25-29! We've got some highly-anticipated titles on the way including South Park: Snow Day! and Planet Zoo: Console Edition, along with no less than five Xbox Game Pass arrivals!
Guide Xbox Adds More Perks For Game Pass Ultimate Members (March 2024)
The best month yet for XGP Perks?
It's time for another batch of Xbox Game Pass Perks for March 2024! This month has been treating us to some fantastic Perk announcements so far, including the Expansion Pass for Persona 3 Reload and the Starter Edition for Final Fantasy XIV Online. This might be actually be the best month yet for the program! If...
News Dead Island 2's First DLC Since Xbox Game Pass Launch Unveiled
Island expansion
Dead Island 2 has proved pretty darn popular on Xbox since it came to the Game Pass library, and hot on the heels of its arrival on the service, the team has unveiled the game's next DLC pack. Dubbed 'SoLA', Dead Island 2's second major expansion is musically-inclined - as players are tasked with exploring a zombie-filled...
News Xbox Users Are 'Gutted' About The Latest Microsoft Rewards Nerf
"This one really stings the most"
Earlier this week, Xbox outlined plans to streamline Microsoft Rewards moving forward, but also admitted at the time that some players "may not receive as many Rewards points initially" following the new Xbox Rewards Hub rollout. Sadly, Xbox fans are noticing today that perhaps the most lucrative Microsoft Rewards...
News Two Xbox Game Pass Release Dates Announced At March's Future Games Show
A couple of exciting additions for 2024
Today's Future Games Show event for March 2024 brought us more Xbox Game Pass announcements, including some nailed-on release dates for Still Wakes The Deep and Harold Halibut! We've recapped the full event elsewhere on Pure Xbox, but below you'll find just the titles that have been confirmed for
News Xbox Free Play Days: Try These Games For Free (March 21-24)
Included with Game Pass Core and Game Pass Ultimate
Xbox Free Play Days has landed, and this week's promotion is a little different. Battlefield 2042 and Dragon Ball Fighterz are the two main titles, but we also have a pair of limited-time free trials as well. Here's the full Xbox Free Play Days list this weekend: Battlefield 2042 Dragon Ball...
News 'Shadows Of The Damned: Hella Remastered' Brings EA's Cult Classic Back To Xbox In 2024
Damned to return
After its surprise announcement last summer, the Shadows of the Damned remaster is officially releasing in 2024 - as digital store pages go live for this Xbox 360 cult classic. Officially titled Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered, this 2011 third person shooter — originally published by EA — is being spruced up and...
Deals Xbox 'BOGOF' Sale Includes Tons Of Premium DLC Packs
From Oblivion DLC to Destiny expansions and more!
Xbox has set one of its 'Buy One, Get One Free' promotions live again this week, and this particular promo is a little different - it focuses entirely on DLC packs. There's loads to go at in here, from big expansion packs and season passes to cosmetic skins and chunks of premium in-game currency...
News TopSpin 2K25 Unveils Full Roster Ahead Of April's Xbox Release
With more stars to be added in the future
TopSpin 2K25 is only around a month away from release now, serving as the first entry in the beloved series for well over a decade, and 2K has officially unveiled the full roster of tennis stars that will be available in the game at launch. We already knew about some of these ahead of time, but others such...
News Xbox's Latest 'Just For You' Deals Offer Up To 90% Off Select EA Titles
For Game Pass Ultimate members
More of Xbox's 'Just For You' discounts have started to appear on the Microsoft Store, and this set of deals once again focuses on some big EA titles - including 90% off a huge Battlefield 2042 bundle. That'll be the Battlefield 2042 Elite Edition, which includes the base game for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S...
News Two Big Additions Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (March 21)
A big game and a generous Perk
Today's Xbox Game Pass roundup is slightly different than the norm, as although we've only got one game joining the service today in the form of Evil West, there's also a very generous new Game Pass Perk for Final Fantasy XIV Online. In terms of Fina
News Red Dead Redemption 2 Gets Surprise Xbox Update, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
The game's first update since Sept 2022!
Well, this isn't something we expected to write about today! Out of nowhere, the team at Rockstar has dropped a brand-new update for Red Dead Redemption 2 - roughly 18 months on from the game's last Xbox patch. Unfortunately, there's no 60FPS update to speak about here - Red Dead Redemption 2 Title Update...
News 'The Quarry' Is Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (March 20)
A-list horror hits the library
Xbox Game Pass grows again today with the arrival of The Quarry - Supermassive's 2022 celebrity-stacked horror hit. The title, which goes live on Game Pass later today, kicks off a busy end of the month for the service. Anyway, here's some more information to tempt you into diving in: The Quarr
News Xbox Had Its Biggest Month Ever For 'Play Time' In January 2024
"2024 got off to a fast start"
It seems like January is becoming a big month for Xbox these days, with 2023 bringing us the first Developer Direct alongside the shadow-drop of Hi-Fi RUSH, and 2024 surprising us with the mega popular Xbox exclusive, Palworld. In fact, January 2024 was apparently the best month in the history of Xbox in terms of play...
News Xbox Is Hosting A Special Sale For Game Pass Members This Week
Lots of deals specific to XGP subscribers
Another Tuesday means another batch of Xbox deals, and although the selection is a little smaller compared to recent weeks, we've got an interesting new "Franchise" sale that's specific to Xbox Game Pass members. There's some good stuff in here as well, from Hogwarts Legacy to Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, so...
News These Nine Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (March 20 - April 2)
The latest roundup of new titles
Microsoft has just revealed another batch of titles coming to Xbox Game Pass in March 2024 (and April!), which includes the previously confirmed addition of Diablo 4 along with some other major new additions. Don't forget that two brand-new Game Pass titles have dropped on the service today (March 19th) as well:...
News Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection Update 1 Detailed, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Currently in submission for Xbox
Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection hasn't had the smoothest of launches, especially regarding online play, but the team is on it and has detailed its first patch ahead of the Update 1's arrival on Xbox. We have some multiplayer fixes in here, alongside changes to controls, visuals and more. Without further...
News Two Major Third-Party Accessory Makers Merge In Another Gaming Acquisition
Turtle peach
Two of the biggest third-party accessory makers in gaming have announced a major deal, in the latest industry acquisition. Turtle Beach, the company famous for a range of Xbox headsets and controllers, is acquiring PDP - another company that's become well-known for its gaming accessory range in recent years. The deal is worth roughly...
News Palworld Dev Teases First 'Raid' For Xbox Game Pass Mega-Hit
"Only the most skilled Pal Tamers stand a chance"
Palworld developer Pocketpair has begun teasing its 'Bellanoir' raid; a major new addition to the Pokémon-like Xbox Game Pass hit. According to the team, this brand-new raid experience will be suitable for "only the most skilled Pal Tamers" as it introduces "a powerful evil" into Palworld. Here's...
News Three Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass In Late March 2024
The second batch of departures for March
Update (Tue 19th Mar, 2024): It's since been confirmed that Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 will be replacing the original version on Xbox Game Pass from March 28th, so its loss here isn't such a big deal anymore! <related ids="163698"> Original story (Mon 18th Mar, 2024): Microsoft has revealed another three...
Poll What Do You Think Of 'Control' On Xbox Game Pass?
Enjoying the Ultimate Edition?
It's been a great week for Xbox Game Pass additions, with four big titles making their way onto the service including the likes of the SpongeBob: Battle for Bikini Bottom remaster and the surprise addition of 2K's NBA 2K24 on Monday. Amongst these was a return to Game Pass for Remedy's 2019 action-adventure game
News Get Ready, It's Almost Time For The Xbox Spring Sale 2024
Just a few weeks away at most
The Xbox Spring Sale 2024 is almost upon us, during which a significant number of Xbox digital titles are expected to be discounted for a period of around ten days to two weeks. The official date of the sale hasn't been announced at the time of writing, but we've provided some educated guesses below as to when we think...
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (March 18-22)
Dragon's Dogma 2, MLB The Show & more!
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for March 18-22! We've got some major titles on the way next week including Dragon's Dogma 2 and Alone in the Dark, along with two Game Pass additions highlighted by MLB The Show 24. Here's what's coming to Xbox next week: New Xbox Releases (March 18-22):
News Halo Infinite Prepares For 'Major' March Update With Multiple New Features
"Delivering on some of the biggest requests"
A new March update for Halo Infinite is just around the corner, and it's a "major" one from 343 Industries! The team has pulled back the curtain on what to expect today, which includes the particularly important feature of a networking overhaul across all modes, which is expected to "result in a better...
News New F1-Style Racing Game 'New Star GP' Launches To Great Reviews On Xbox
"We've rarely seen arcade racers with this much depth"
We love a good racing game here at Pure Xbox, and we've recently been playing one that we think absolutely deserves your attention in the form of New Star GP. It turns out other Xbox fans think the same way as well! Most of the reviews for this one are sitting in the five-star range on the Xbox...
News Sea Of Thieves Gets Two New Xbox Editions Ahead Of PS5 Release
Plus an updated Game Pass version
The PS5 release of Sea of Thieves is right around the corner, and Rare has been busy cooking up a variety of special editions for players to pre-order. With that in mind, we're also getting more options on Xbox and PC! As of today, you can buy the Deluxe and Premium Editions of Sea of Thieves, both of which include...
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