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November2022
News Three Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (November 1)
Ready for some kung fu fighting?
Wow, it's November already, huh? Well, the good news is that the Xbox Game Pass additions aren't slowing down either, with three more titles added to the library today, November 1st, including a brand-new release! <related ids="139999"> Here's what you can play from today with Xbox Game Pass: The Legend Of...
October2022
Poll What Score Would You Give 'A Plague Tale: Requiem' On Xbox Game Pass?
PX's best Game Pass addition of October!
October was a pretty big month for Xbox Game Pass, featuring the arrivals of both A Plague Tale: Requiem and Persona 5 Royal amongst many others! Today, we want to focus specifically on A Plague Tale: Requiem and find out how you've been getting on with the game so far. What score would you give it in a...
News High On Life Runtime Revealed Ahead Of Xbox Game Pass Launch
As part of our exclusive interview!
Of all the Xbox Game Pass games left to release in 2022, High on Life is definitely the most highly anticipated for us here at Pure Xbox. The game generated massive hype over the summer, and it looks a total blast to play. In our exclusive interview with Mike Fridley (Studio Director, Squanch Games), we asked him...
News Eight Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass Today (October 31)
We're losing some great games
In case you'd forgotten, eight more games are leaving the Xbox Game Pass library today, October 31st, and there are some big losses in the bunch, including Second Extinction, Sniper Elite 4 and The Forgotten City. Here are the s games confirmed to leave today on Xbox Game Pass:
Pick One What Was Your Favourite Xbox Game Pass Game In October?
A Plague Tale? Persona? It's a tough one!
It's time for another round of Pick One! With October now almost behind us, it's time to go back and look at the complete batch of Xbox Game Pass games from this month and pick a favourite! There were some definite highlights in October 2022's Xbox Game Pass lineup, including the likes of A Plague Tale:...
News InXile Says Xbox Ended Up Being The 'Perfect Match' For The Studio
"They wanted us to do what we do best"
Believe it or not, but not everyone is happy about Microsoft's Xbox division scooping up select video game companies in big-budget acquisitions. If you did have any doubts about it though, there's a lovely reminder in InXile Entertainment's new 20th anniversary documentary about how it can be both a positive...
News Xbox Game Pass Growth Slower Than Expected After Microsoft Sets High Targets
How much?!
Although Xbox Game Pass usually gets all the plaudits for its incredible value, questions are often thrown around about its ability to be sustainable. While Phil Spencer recently told the world that Game Pass is indeed profitable, the service seems to be growing at a slower pace than Microsoft had hoped for. In a new
News High On Life Dev: Xbox Has Been 'An Absolute Dream' To Work With
"Game Pass is a perfect fit for us"
We at Pure Xbox recently had a chance to conduct an exclusive interview with Mike Fridley (Studio Director, Squanch Games) about all things High on Life ahead of its launch this December, and Fridley had some particularly nice things to say about the team's partnership with Xbox throughout the development process...
News Scorn's First Xbox Patch Will Improve Frustrating Checkpoint System
"We have been humbled by your feedback"
In the middle of October, much-anticipated horror adventure Scorn graced our screens with its grotesque art style, and in the opinion of some players, an even more grotesque save system. One of the most frequent complaints about the game at launch was that its checkpoints were too unforgiving, with the game...
Guide Xbox Adds More Perks For Game Pass Ultimate Members (October 2022)
Here's what you can claim for free this month
The Xbox Game Pass Perks program is back once again for October 2022, and as we approach the end of the month, we've still got a few more additions joining the lineup, including for the likes of Fallout 76 and Rogue Company! We'll keep updating this guide as necessary with more Xbox Game Pass Perks...
News Xbox Console Exclusive 'Somerville' Launches On Game Pass In November
Out of nowhere!
Some of you folks may remember Xbox indie title Somerville; it was announced more than five years ago at this point! If you don't recall, this game is coming from some of the minds behind Limbo and Inside, and as it turns out, it's launching very, very soon. Somerville is coming to Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, including Game Pass,...
News Three Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (October 27)
New signals
Our final Xbox Game Pass October 2022 update is here, folks. Three games will be added to the library today, October 27th, and they're all brand-new releases for PC and/or console! Here's a little more about each game coming to Xbox Game Pass today: Frog Detective: The Entire Mystery (PC): You're a detective, and a frog, and it's...
News Xbox Game Pass Is Profitable, But Its Console Growth Is Slowing Down
Phil Spencer provides the details
Head of Xbox Phil Spencer has confirmed today during his WSJ Tech Live 2022 discussion that Xbox Game Pass is proving profitable for Microsoft, although growth of the service on the console side has begun to slow down. As transcribed by The Verge, Spencer revealed that around 15% of Xbox's content and services...
News 'Signalis' Receives Excellent Reviews Alongside Xbox Game Pass Launch
A classic survival horror experience
We've been keeping a close eye on the arrival of Signalis on Xbox Game Pass for some time now - it's been one of our most highly anticipated Xbox Game Pass titles of October 2022! Fortunately, it sounds like it's lived up to the hype. The reviews have been hitting the web this week ahe
News Xbox 'Regretted' Losing Genshin Impact To PlayStation, Claims Report
The gacha title has already banked millions
If you're familiar with mobile games, you've probably heard of a game called Genshin Impact. This anime gacha-style action RPG is an absolute money-making powerhouse for developer and publisher miHoYo - banking close to four billion in its first few years. According to Reuters, Microsoft has reportedly...
News High On Life Is 'Organically Replayable', According To Final Preview
And it comes to Game Pass this year!
Colourful, bonkers shooter High on Life hits Xbox Game Pass in December, and we can say we've been pretty interested in this one ever since we heard its roster of talking weapons grace early gameplay clips. In a final video preview with IGN ahead of launch, we can see more of the game's crazy world on show, and...
News Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Heads To Xbox Game Pass In March 2023
Slicing in Spring
Team Ninja's Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty has been getting quite a bit of attention since it was revealed for Xbox Game Pass, and it turns out we don't have to wait too long to go hands on with it! The title hits Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S — including a day one Game Pass release — on March 3rd, 2023. The upcoming hack 'n' slash...
News Xbox Gaming Revenue Up 4% YoY In Latest Earnings Report
Hardware revenue is up by 13%
Microsoft's latest earnings results have been published for the quarter ended September 30th, 2022 (FY23 Q1) and Xbox's gaming revenue is up by 4% year-over-year. Xbox's hardware revenue increased by 13%. Once again, this was thanks to the continued demand for Xbox Series X|S around the globe. However, Xbox's "content...
News DF Analysis: A Plague Tale: Requiem Is A 'Stunning Tech Showcase' On Xbox Series X
These rats are no match
A week after A Plague Tale: Requiem finally arrived on Xbox Game Pass, the folks over at Digital Foundry have delivered a tech breakdown of Asobo Studio's rat-infested sequel. The analysis goes over all the big techy details, including resolutions and frame rates, and the headline here is that it's an incredible looking game...
News Xbox Exclusive 'Redfall' Looks Spookier Than Ever In New Gameplay Trailer
Well, it's red
Arkane Studios has dropped its latest Redfall trailer, just as Halloween season is in full swing. While we'd love to be able to actually play the game this year (we're trying to be patient, honest!), we'll take some new footage as a compromise. Thankfully, the game is looking pretty good in this latest gameplay trailer, which...
News Sony Could 'Respond' To ActiBlizz Deal By Improving PS Plus, Suggests Microsoft
"Sony has the ability to respond competitively"
There's been a lot of talk over the past week about the CMA's investigation into Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, and in Microsoft's response to the authority, we found some interesting comments about PlayStation Plus. Basically, the document goes into detail about why Microsoft thinks...
News 'Yakuza' Director Says Xbox Game Pass Helped The Series Grow
Landing on new shores
The Yakuza series has landed on Xbox in a big way over the last few years, with multiple Game Pass additions helping the series make a name for itself on Microsoft platforms. Well, series developer Masayoshi Yokoyama certainly believes the subscription service has helped the series find a Western audience anyway. In a new...
News 'Lies Of P' Game Length Revealed Ahead Of Xbox Game Pass Launch
Chonky
We've been keeping a close eye on the Soulslike Lies of P since it was revealed for Xbox Game Pass, with the game looking pretty promising so far. Well, thanks to a new Prankster101 interview with the game's director, Lies of P's overall length sounds rather promising as well. Lies of P director Choi Ji-Won has revealed that the upcoming...
PSA You Should Try 'The Forgotten City' Before It Leaves Xbox Game Pass
It's a quick completion, so you've got time!
There are a whole bunch of great games leaving Xbox Game Pass in late October 2022, but one of them in particular seems to be getting a lot of attention amongst Xbox fans, and that's the excellent adventure, The Forgotten City. This game, which was inspired by
News Medieval Dynasty's Latest Update Brings Key Improvements To Xbox Game Pass
No more "disappointing" performance issues!
When Medieval Dynasty arrived as part of October 2022's Xbox Game Pass lineup, it sadly left some players disappointed with its 30FPS performance (along with a few other issues), but the game's latest update has made some major improvements in this area, adding a brand-n
Poll What Score Would You Give 'Scorn' On Xbox Game Pass?
How are you finding it so far?
It's been such a busy week for Xbox Game Pass with the arrivals of A Plague Tale: Requiem and Persona 5 Royal (amongst others), that we're almost beginning to forget about Scorn - it only launched this time last week! Considering it's been seven days now, we're hoping you've had a chance to at least give it a try
News Disney Dreamlight Valley Receives 'Welcome' Performance Boost For Xbox Series X|S
It's 60FPS, but with a few teething issues
Disney Dreamlight Valley has undoubtedly proved a massive hit since it launched on Xbox Game Pass back in September, and it just received its very first major update earlier this week, adding The Lion King's Scar to the game. One feature that wasn't highlighted as part o
News The '10/10' Persona 5 Royal Is Now Available On Xbox Game Pass
"One of the greatest JRPGs of all time" arrives today!
Just one title is coming to Xbox Game Pass today, but it's safe to say it's a very worthwhile addition! Atlus' ever-popular JRPG Persona 5 Royal makes its Xbox debut today, October 21st, and it's launching straight into the Game Pass library. Here's a brief introduction to the game: Persona 5...
News Here's What Might Be Leaving Xbox Game Pass In November 2022
Some predictions based on last year
Update: Microsoft has now confirmed the first and second batches of games leaving Xbox Game Pass in November 2022, and they both feature quite a few games that we predicted! Check out the full lists: <related ids="140256,141134"> What's leaving Xbox Game Pass in November 2022? Well, Microsoft hasn't...
Review Amnesia: Rebirth - A Halloween Horror Adventure Worth Taking On Xbox Game Pass
What lies below?
Amnesia: Rebirth is now available on Xbox platforms, including Xbox Game Pass as one of the service's latest day one drops! We played through Frictional Games' recent horror adventure when it first launched on PS4, and we've now dipped back into the title on Xbox Series X to see how things hold up. Thankfully, this remains a great...
News Xbox Exclusive 'Avowed' Sees Early Screenshot Appear Online
Reportedly from an old build
We've not seen or heard much on Avowed since Obsidian revealed it to the world during Xbox's Games Showcase event back in 2020, but a new screenshot has been doing the rounds online that apparently shows an early build of the game. The image doesn't reveal much, but it does give us a fresh look at what Avowed is going...
News Four Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (October 20)
And one is a multi-game collection!
Wow, it's a big Xbox Game Pass day today, folks! Four games are coming to the service today, October 20th, including the Amnesia: Collection which contains three titles all by itself! Here's a breakdown of everything heading to the service on October 20th. Amnesia: Collection (Console, PC, Cloud): Amnesia:...
News Halo Infinite Winter Update Feels Like A Relaunch With 3 Major New Features
It all kicks off very soon
343 Industries has dropped a new ViDoc detailing its Halo Infinite winter update; the biggest content drop for Infinite since its launch late last year. The update is split into three core components: what's new for standard multiplayer, the campaign co-op launch, and Forge mode; Halo's suite of community creation tools...
News Call Of Duty Will Be 'Restricted' On Xbox Game Pass, Confirms Microsoft
Due to Sony's existing agreements
We already know that Microsoft has plans to add tons of Activision Blizzard games to Xbox Game Pass when the deal (hopefully) goes through in 2023, but one franchise that will suffer a few stumbling blocks is Call of Duty. Microsoft confirmed in a recent response to the UK's Competition and Market
News 'Amnesia: Rebirth' Makes Its Xbox Debut In A Spooky Week For Game Pass
A service reborn
With today's Halloween-themed Game Pass update comes the news of a brand new Xbox release! This reveal is flying under the radar a little because prior to the Game Pass roundup we knew nothing about a port, but Amnesia: Rebirth is making its Xbox debut this week, after two years as a PS4 & PC exclusive! Frictional Games' latest...
News These Eight Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (October 20-27)
The final batch for October 2022
Microsoft has today revealed the final batch of Xbox Game Pass additions for October 2022, including some previously confirmed titles such as Persona 5 Royal and the new horror survival experience, Signalis. Here's the full list of games that have been announced for late October 2022:...
News A Plague Tale: Requiem Offers Up New 40FPS Option On Xbox Series X|S
But how does it run?
The first A Plague Tale: Requiem performance analysis has landed, and it provides a pretty detailed look at how the game is running across all systems. While it's somewhat disappointing that currently, the console versions don't contain a 60FPS option, there's another useful option present for some users. Basically, if you're...
News Another Eight Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass Soon (October 31)
The latest batch of departures
Microsoft has now revealed the second batch of games leaving Xbox Game Pass in late October 2022, which includes some pretty notable departures such as Second Extinction, The Forgotten City, Sniper Elite 4 and various others. Here's the full list of games set to leave Xbox Game Pass on October 31st, 2022:...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About A Plague Tale: Requiem
Embark on a heartrending journey
Ready for another brand-new Xbox Game Pass release? A Plague Tale: Requiem arrives on the service this Tuesday, October 18th, and just a few hours ahead of its release, the reviews have been dropping across the web. If you're not aware, this is the sequel to the excellent A Plague Tale: Innocence, and it's been...
Review A Plague Tale: Requiem - An Incredible AAA Adventure On Xbox Game Pass
Ratified
A Plague Tale: Requiem is pretty much everything we'd hoped for from a sequel to one of 2019's biggest surprises in A Plague Tale: Innocence. Asobo's much-anticipated follow-up doesn't reinvent the wheel by any stretch, but it successfully builds on the team's debut effort, mixing in fresh combat options, new varied locales and an...
News 'Signalis' Brings Its Survival Horror Experience To Xbox Game Pass Next Week
It's been getting plenty of hype!
Although we've had it covered in our Xbox Game Pass October 2022 roundup for quite some time now, we wanted to draw your attention more closely to the arrival of Signalis on Xbox Game Pass, which drops on Thursday, October 27th! Signalis is described as a "classic survival horror experience set in a dystopian...
News Six Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass Today (October 15)
Last chance, but they're all on sale right now!
In case you'd forgotten, today marks the removal of six more games from the Xbox Game Pass library, including the likes of Sable, Echo Generation and much more. All of them are indie titles this time around. Here are the six games confirmed to leave today on Xbox Game Pass:...
News Disney Dreamlight Valley Brings First Major Update To Xbox Game Pass Next Week
Scarred
Disney Dreamlight Valley arrived on Xbox Game Pass last month, in early access form at least, which means it's still being built upon post-release. Well, the team at Gameloft has begun teasing its first major content update since launch, and it's set to bring a new villain to proceedings. The Lion King's Scar is coming to DDV next week, on...
Random This New 'Scorn' Xbox Controller Is One Of The Creepiest Yet
And there's 3 available to win!
Xbox console exclusive Scorn is now finally available to all, including at no extra cost for Game Pass subscribers. We've enjoyed our time with Scorn for review, taking a particular liking to Ebb Software's stunningly atmospheric world. With that in mind, how would you like to transport a chunk of that world into the...
News The Critically Acclaimed 'Norco' Has Been Delayed For Xbox
It's no longer arriving on Game Pass in October
Update (Fri 14th Oct, 2022): We've got some bad news to share - Norco will no longer be releasing on Xbox consoles this October, as it's been delayed indefinitely due to "unforseen issues". The game is available to play right now PC Game Pass, but we'll have to wait longer for it on console...
Guide Xbox Game Pass: All Games Coming Soon In October 2022
The full list of confirmed games so far
Looking for a complete list of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in October 2022? It can be pretty difficult to keep track of all the comings and goings in the world of Xbox Game Pass every week, so we've put together this handy guide to provide an overview of what's coming to Xbox Game Pass in October, as well...
News Grounded's 2nd Post-Launch Patch Is Already Available, Here's What's Included
Update 1.02 has arrived
Obsidian is continuing its hard work on Grounded, even after the game's successful 1.0 launch. The team delivered its first post-launch patch just weeks after the game left early access, and now update 1.02 is already available! There's only one brand-new feature in here, but the team has implemented a bunch of bug fixes as...
News Turn 10 Wants To Know What Features You'd Like To See In Forza Motorsport 2023
As we near the finish line
Forza Motorsport is scheduled to mark the series' return on Xbox Series X and S in the first half of 2023, and the team is keen to know of your feature ideas ahead of launch. Turn 10 has created a 'Suggestions Hub' for fans to submit any ideas they have about potential Forza features, including for the upcoming Forza...
News Two More Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass (October 13-14)
Shocktober
All of our attention has been focused on Scorn over the past couple of days, so much so that we missed a Game Pass drop yesterday! No matter, we're here to bring you news of yesterday's addition, alongside today's arrival in horror adventure Scorn. Here at Pure Xbox, we've provided an exhaustive Scorn walkthrough guide with tips to help...
News The First 'Scorn' Reviews Have Arrived, And Feedback Is Mixed So Far
Update: We've now got a lot more of them!
Update (Fri 14th Oct, 2022 11:45 BST): When we first published this article, we only had a couple of reviews to analyse, but now the embargo has officially dropped, and the first Scorn reviews are finally hitting the web in numbers! The "mixed" feedback that we talked about earlier this week is still...
Review Scorn (Xbox for PC) - Ebb Software Serves Up A Memorably Gruesome Puzzlebox Adventure
Escape From Hell.A.
Note: This review is based primarily on the Microsoft Windows version of Scorn (which is where we finished it), although we have also spent a few hours testing it on Xbox Series X where the game feels like a match for the PC version in terms of both visuals and performance. It appears to be running at 4K, 60FPS on Series X...
News Coral Island Is Getting A Great Reception On PC Game Pass So Far
It's eventually coming to Xbox too
We'd forgive you for having completely glossed over the fact that Coral Island arrived on Xbox Game Pass this week, as it was only added for the PC version of the service. However, those who have been playing it seem to be impressed! Coral Island is described as a "vibrant and laid-back reimagining of farm sim...
News Persona 3 & 4 Next-Gen Versions Are Xbox Exclusive, Both Hit Game Pass In January
PS5 left behind
Persona 3 Portable and Persona 4 Golden are set to join the Xbox Game Pass library in January 2023, a launch date recently confirmed by publisher Atlus. At the time of the announcement, fans began to speculate whether the Xbox versions would be native Series X and S ports, considering the systems were named on the announcement post...
News Humankind's Xbox Version Suffers Setback, No Longer Hitting Game Pass In November
The console release has been delayed
We got all excited about the six games confirmed for Xbox Game Pass in November 2022 recently, but unfortunately we've got to pull one of them out of the list, as the console release for Humankind has been delayed indefinitely. In a statement, the dev teams explained that "unexpected challenges" have forced them...
News A Plague Tale: Requiem Trailers Showcase Hugo & Amicia's New-Fangled Powers
But will they stop the rats?
Asobo's much-anticipated follow-up to A Plague Tale: Innocence is almost here; it's so close we can almost feel the sea of rats closing in on us. Luckily, main characters Hugo and Amicia have some new tools at their disposal in A Plague Tale: Requiem, to help deal with the dangers at hand. Ahead of the game's Xbox Game...
Guide Everything You Need To Know About Scorn On Xbox Game Pass
Game details, release times, pre-load info & more
The big Xbox Game Pass release of this week is undoubtedly Scorn, which brings its brand-new horror adventure to the service a week earlier than originally planned, arriving on Friday, October 14th. Scorn's development began almost a decade ago back in 2014, and we've been hearing about the Xbox...
News Microsoft Intended To Release Xbox Game Pass On PlayStation, Sony 'Blocked' It
PlayStation Game Pass?
More and more information from the UK authority's scrutiny of Xbox's ActiBlizz deal is starting to trickle out, and this drop is a juicy one. Again via The Verge's Tom Warren, Microsoft has discussed Game Pass and the fact that the service could have been on PlayStation, had Sony wanted it. In defending its Activision...
News Hypercharge: Unboxed Dev Is The Latest Pushing For An Xbox Game Pass Launch
"Is our game Game Pass material?"
Hypercharge: Unboxed certainly goes all out with its Twitter marketing - they really want us to know about the game's Xbox launch! Well, it's kinda working, and today's message has us extra intrigued because it concerns Xbox Game Pass. At the minute, Hypercharge isn't confirmed for Game Pass; it's merely on its way...
News 'Ark' Dev Document Reveals How Long The Series Will Remain On Xbox Game Pass
And how much it cost to get there
Ark: Survival Evolved has been a part of the Xbox Game Pass library since 2018, with Microsoft clearly keen to keep this dino survival game in the library as long as possible. Well, a new legal document reveals just how long it'll remain on Game Pass, along with some juicy details about its sequel. According to the...
News Xbox Exclusive Pentiment Is 'Shaping Up Well' For November Launch
Obsidian's latest drops next month
Xbox exclusive Pentiment continues to fly under the radar a little considering it's out next month, but things seem to be going well behind the scenes. Xbox Exec Aaron Greenberg says the team is currently working on a Pentiment launch trailer, and that the game is "shaping up well" for its November launch. Back...
Deals Get 10% Off Xbox Game Pass Subscriptions With This Discount
Update: It's back, but only for today!
Update (12th Oct, 2022): We're running our 10% off Game Pass deal once again for today only. Use code PXBOX10 at checkout to access the saving! Remember that plenty more Xbox deals can be found in today's Amazon Prime sale. Discounted Xbox Game Pass - UK <products id="17071,17072" style="list"...
News Forza Horizon 5 Anniversary Update Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Blast from the past
Late last week, we broke down the key new features included in Forza Horizon 5's big anniversary update, which kicks off a month-long celebration of the Forza Horizon series. The gist of it is that developer Playground is bringing a bunch of classic content to FH5 — including cars, events, tunes and more — that debuted in...
News Temple Runner 'Phantom Abyss' Leaps To Xbox Game Pass Next Week
Specifically for Series X and Series S
We've got another confirmation for Xbox Game Pass in October 2022, as Devolver Digital has revealed that Phantom Abyss will be heading to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on Thursday, October 20th! Phantom Abyss is described as a "massive asynchronous multiplayer game" in which you'll attempt runs through...
Guide Scorn Release Date & Release Times On Xbox Game Pass
Not long to go!
Scorn is almost here for Xbox Game Pass subscribers, and ahead of the game's October 14th launch, the team has detailed exactly when you can go hands on with its weird and wonderful adventure. Just a few days to go! Scorn Release Date: Scorn's release date is October 14th, and that's across Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC and Xbox...
News NHL 23 10-Hour Trial Now Available With Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
Via EA Play
NHL 23 launches later this week, which means its EA Play trial is now live ahead of release. Of course, EA Play is a part of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, meaning subscribers can now go hands on with 10 hours of NHL 23! Here's how: How To Find The NHL 23 Free Trial On Xbox: Go to the Microsoft Store app on your Xbox Search for '
Interview 'Eville' Creator Reveals What To Expect On Xbox Game Pass
It's out today!
Amongst today's batch of Xbox Game Pass releases is Eville, which is a new multiplayer social deduction game inspired by the likes of Among Us and the party game Werewolves. Ahead of its launch, we had a chance to speak to the CEO of developer VestGames about what players can expect from it, as well as getting some comments...
News 'Lost Eidolons' Dev Wants Fantasy RPG To Be On Xbox Game Pass
"We want to be part of Game Pass but we will see!"
Lost Eidolons dev Ocean Drive Studio has revealed some interesting info about its upcoming fantasy RPG, particularly in relation to Xbox Game Pass. It appears that although Xbox hasn't yet announced the title as a Game Pass addition, the dev team is pretty keen on the idea. The team has dipped into...
News Three Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (October 11)
Jump into three new titles
It's yet another Game Pass drop day, people! Three games are being added to the library today, October 11th, including Double Fine's classic Costume Quest, just in time for Halloween! Without further ado, here's a quick intro to each of today's new Game Pass titles: Coral Island - PC (11AM EST / 4PM BST): Coral...
News Chivalry 2 Sees Huge Boost In Player Count Thanks To Xbox Game Pass
Stonks
Chivalry 2 turned out to be a nice surprise when it shadow dropped onto Xbox Game Pass last week, and it seems to have gone down pretty well with subscribers so far! The development team has revealed that more than 500k new players tried the game out within a few days of its Xbox Game Pass launch. This is a very impressive number...
News Xbox Game Pass Is Making Billions In Revenue Each Year, Suggests Report
It was around $2.9 billion in the last fiscal year
Microsoft typically refrains from providing detailed revenue figures about Xbox Game Pass, but courtesy of a document filed by Brazil's Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE) in relation to Microsoft's attempted acquisition of Activision Blizzard, we've been provided with a little extra...
News Scorn Is Now Ready To Pre-Install With Xbox Game Pass
And it's a smaller download than you might think!
We've been looking forward to playing Scorn for some time here at Pure Xbox, and the fact that it launches day one on Game Pass is icing on the cake! Well, that (disgusting) cake is about ready to come out of the oven, as the game is now available to pre-install. Over on Xbox Series X, we're looking...
News Six Games Are Confirmed For Xbox Game Pass In November 2022 So Far
Update: Humankind delayed until further notice
Update: Unfortunately, we've got to pull one of the games out of the list - Humankind has sadly been delayed until further notice on console, so it won't be arriving on November 4th as planned. It's already on PC Game Pass though! Original story: Once again, we're taking a very early opportunity to...
Guide Microsoft Rewards: Earn 500 Easy Points With This New 'Shocktober' Xbox Punch Card
500 points for just a few minutes' work!
It's Microsoft Rewards time! You might have noticed over the weekend that another new punch card went live on the Microsoft Rewards app on Xbox, and it's a fantastic way to get 500 easy points for just a few minutes' work. Firstly, you'll need to activate the 'Shocktober' punch card on the app, and then get...
News Persona 3 Portable & Persona 4 Golden Coming To Xbox Game Pass January 2023
XSX, Xbox One and Windows PC locked in
Atlus today shared some exciting news for Persona fans - announcing Persona 3 Portable and Persona 4 Golden would be launching on Xbox platforms early next year. These games will be released on Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Windows on January 19th, 2023. Here's the announcement: Persona 5...
Competition We're Giving Away 10 Codes For The Launch Of 'Eville' On Xbox
Ahead of its upcoming Xbox Game Pass release
It's competition time! Next week marks the arrival of the multiplayer social deduction game Eville on Xbox Game Pass, and ahead of its release on October 11th, we've got ten codes to give away in a competition here at Pure Xbox! We're running this competition via Twitter (apologies to those who aren't on...
Talking Point How Often Do You Actually Buy Xbox Game Pass Games?
And what platform do you buy them on?
Earlier this week, the publisher behind Xbox Game Pass title Let's Build a Zoo revealed that the service appeared to have helped with sales on Nintendo Switch, with a "notable number" of people telling them that they bought the game on that platform for portability reasons - based on their experiences trying it...
News Grounded 1.0 Gets First Post-Launch Update, Here's What's Included
Stay grounded
Grounded finally hit 1.0 last month, after a good two years in early access via Xbox Game Preview. Critics spoke positively about the game when it fully released, but that hasn't stopped developer Obsidian from continuing to work on the title. The team has already pushed out Grounded's 1.01 patch, and it's full of core game changes...
Video Here's 18 Minutes Of 'Planet Of Lana' Gameplay Ahead Of Xbox Game Pass Launch
It. Looks. Gorgeous!
Okay, so, Planet of Lana launches on Xbox Game Pass next spring, and ever since locking eyes onto it we've loved the look of its bright, colourful world. Contrary to what we've been fixated on so far though, there is a game behind those gorgeous visuals, and the team has just shown off nearly 20 minutes of it with some developer...
News No Man's Sky Brings Its Waypoint Update To Xbox Game Pass
Ushering in 'a new era' for the sci-fi epic
Since No Man's Sky hit Xbox Game Pass more than two years ago, developer Hello Games has consistently updated its sci-fi adventure, and these are by no means small updates either. The latest of the updates is called 'Waypoint', version 4.0 of No Man's Sky, and it's set to introduce a "new era" for the...
News Forza Horizon 5's Anniversary Update Is Loaded With Classic Content
Horizon origins
On the eve of the series' 10th birthday, Forza Horizon 5 is getting a massive free anniversary update to celebrate a decade of open world racing for the Forza franchise. There's a lot packed in here, from brand-new cars and Forza Horizon throwbacks, to a new Horizon story and some classic FH radio tunes. Here's a look at the...
News 'Let's Build A Zoo' Is Selling Great On Nintendo Switch, Partly Thanks To Xbox Game Pass
"The cross-promo has been insane"
It's now been just over a week since Let's Build a Zoo arrived on Xbox Game Pass, and it's evidently been doing very well for itself! Mike Rose of publisher No More Robots has taken to Twitter today to reveal some stats about the game's performance, and it's great news all around for Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo...
News Need For Speed Unbound Will Have A Free Trial With Xbox Game Pass
Thanks to EA Play
If you're looking forward to the release of Need For Speed Unbound this December, you'll be glad to know that Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members will be getting a free 10-hour trial of the game courtesy of EA Play! The trial will be available as of November 29th, 2022, with the game releasing a few days later on December 2nd. It'll...
News Three Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (October 6)
Start your medieval dynasty
It's time for October's first major Game Pass drop as three games come to the service today, October 6th. The big new console addition is Medieval Dynasty which makes its console debut today. Over on the PC side of things, we have two The Walking Dead titles arriving for your pleasure (they're already included on console...
News The Legend Of Tianding Is Heading To Xbox Game Pass Very Soon
It has "overwhelmingly positive" reviews on Steam!
We've got another upcoming Xbox Game Pass addition to share! It's been announced that The Legend of Tianding will be arriving on Xbox and Game Pass in just a few short weeks - the date is seemingly November 1st, 2022, although there's been some suggestion that it could arrive a day earlier on...
News 'Gamevice Flex' Controller Launches This Month, And There's A Bonus For Xbox Fans
The follow-up to the Razer Kishi is almost here
Gamevice has announced some fresh details on its upcoming mobile gaming controller, including a solid launch date. The 'Gamevice Flex' hits stores on October 25th in the US, for $99.95 on Android and $109.95 on iOS devices, and there's a neat bonus for Xbox Game Pass users. Gamevice is bundling in one...
News High On Life Dev Shows Off Fresh Gameplay Ahead Of Xbox Game Pass Launch
Catch 'Zephyr Paradise' in action
High on Life looks to be taking part in 'IGN First' this month, where the outlet will showcase a bunch of exclusive info on the game in the run up to launch. That partnership has delivered another showing of extended gameplay for us all, this time featuring a brand new biome. The 'Zephyr Paradise' level is on show...
Video Here's Your Cinematic Introduction To 'Medieval Dynasty' On Xbox Game Pass
Building a dynasty
Late last week, we brought news that Medieval Dynasty is coming to Xbox Series X and S, including Game Pass on day one of its console release. A day ahead of that launch, the team has revealed a lovely cinematic intro to its open world RPG, introducing us all to the world of Medieval Dynasty. This is the sort of survival / RPG...
Random Of Course Phil Spencer Has Been Playing Grounded
Version 1.0 launched last week
One person who has been a huge fan of Obsidian's latest release, Grounded, since the beginning of its existence back in 2020 is the Head of Xbox - Phil Spencer. Last week, Version 1.0 was officially released. Spencer mentioned at the time how he was "really proud" of the small and focused team at the studio that had...
News The New Dead Space Is $70, But It's Cheaper With Xbox Game Pass
Cutting the cost
Thinking of picking up the new Dead Space remake? The first gameplay trailer dropped earlier today, and it's shaping up to be a stunner when it arrives on January 27th, 2023. Plus, there's some good news for Game Pass members! Although the game is being priced at an eye-watering £69.99 / $69.99 for Xbox Series X and Series S,...
News Fallout Dynamic Background & Xbox Game Pass Perk Arrive To Celebrate Series Anniversary
25 years!
Bethesda has revealed its plans for Fallout's 25th anniversary, and they include some pretty neat bonuses for Xbox fans! Besides a free play week for Fallout 76, we're also getting a dynamic Xbox Series X|S background and a nice bonus Game Pass perk to celebrate the series' anniversary. First up, the dynamic background is very Fallout...
News Another Six Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass Soon (October 15)
The latest batch of departures
Original story (Sun 2nd Oct, 2022): Microsoft has quietly revealed the next batch of games leaving Xbox Game Pass in early October 2022, and we've got another fairly substantial set of titles on the departure list, including the likes of Sable and Echo Generation. Here's the full list of games set to leave in the...
News These Nine Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (October 4-18)
The latest batch of confirmed titles
The first batch of October 2022's Xbox Game Pass titles has been announced, with Microsoft officially revealing what's coming to the service in early October, including the previously confirmed Chivalry 2, Scorn and A Plague Tale: Requiem, amongst many others! Most of these had already been revealed ahead of...
News A Plague Tale: Requiem Is Ready To Install On Xbox Game Pass
File size revealed
A Plague Tale: Requiem is one of the month's biggest Xbox Game Pass additions, and it's now available to install on Xbox Series X and S two weeks before the game goes live for all subscribers. Read More: Xbox Game Pass: All Games Coming Soon In October 2022 As Asobo's rat-infested sequel is now installable, we know its overall...
News Chivalry 2 Brings The Fight To Xbox Game Pass This Tuesday
A surprise addition for October!
We've got another game to add to the Xbox Game Pass list for October 2022, as Chivalry 2 has been announced as heading to the service this Tuesday, October 4th! The news was revealed on Twitter earlier today. In Chivalry 2, you'll compete in multiplayer battles (up to 64 players) on medieval battlefields. Here's...
News The 'Worst Xbox Game Of 2022' Is Slowly Starting To Make A Comeback
It's improved a lot since launch
It's no exaggeration to say that CrossfireX ended up being a huge disappointment when it arrived on Xbox earlier this year, getting awful reviews and becoming Metacritic's worst Xbox game of 2022 - it'll probably stay that way, too. However, in the interest of fairness, that Metascore of 38 doesn't represent how...
News Xbox Exec Jokingly 'Apologises' For Adding To Game Pass Backlogs
"On behalf of the team I'd like to apologise..."
How's your Xbox Game Pass backlog looking at the moment? We've had a pretty strong month for September bolstered by the arrival of Deathloop, and October's lineup looks strong as well, so it's safe to say ours is pretty extensive right now! A minimum of Scorn and A Plague Tale: Requiem will also be...
Pick One What Was Your Favourite Xbox Game Pass Game In September?
It ended up being a great month!
It's time for another round of Pick One! With September now behind us, it's time to go back and look at the entire batch of Xbox Game Pass games from last month - and pick a favourite! We were treated to some fantastic surprises throughout those few weeks, including the likes of Deathloop, Assassin's Creed Odyssey...
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News Open World RPG 'Medieval Dynasty' Is Heading To Xbox Series X|S And Game Pass
Day one console launch!
Microsoft has revealed that Medieval Dynasty is getting an Xbox Series X|S port early next month, and it'll be a part of Xbox Game Pass on day one! The game's PC build is already in the library, but this is the first evidence we've seen of an Xbox Series X and S release. Xbox currently has the title penned to release for...
News Forza Dev Confirms Horizon 4 Won't Be Delisted Anytime Soon
"No need to worry"
A Forza series community manager has squashed concerns over Forza Horizon 4 potentially being delisted in the coming months. In a Forza forum thread discussing Horizon 4's 'end of life' status, community manager T10ManteoMax (as their forum name goes) had this to say about the future of Playground's fourth Forza Horizon game:...
News Halo Infinite Campaign Co-Op Achievements Revealed Ahead Of November Launch
24 in total
The much-awaited campaign co-op feature for Halo Infinite is almost here, arriving alongside the game's winter update this November. Ahead of that launch in under two months, the team at 343 has revealed all the achievements you'll be able to earn by playing through the game's story campaign with a buddy. There are 24 achievements in...
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