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Feature 10 Free-To-Play Games To Look Forward To On Xbox In 2023
It could be a GREAT year for F2P on Xbox
Last week was a fairly busy one for free-to-play news relating to Xbox, with the XDefiant closed beta getting great reviews, The Division: Heartland treating us to a bunch of new footage, and
Talking Point Next Month, It'll Be 10 Years Since The Xbox One Reveal Event
The Don Mattrick days are long gone
May isn't far away, and we'll soon be gearing up for a stacked summer of gaming announcements. In 2023, we have Summer Game Fest, we have the Xbox Games Showcase, and we'll probably see plenty of other smaller livestreams crop up over the next few months as teams begin to show off what's next for the industry...
News The Division 2 Dev Explains Why A Current-Gen Upgrade Is 'Unlikely'
"We still have a lot of players that play on all generations"
Ubisoft recently held a fairly substantial livestream event on all things The Division, discussing the future of the franchise including what's next for The Division 2. The game is about to enter its fifth year of support, and
Feature These 30+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (April 24-28)
Settle in for a BUSY week of new releases
Welcome to your new Xbox games roundup for April 24th to April 28th! It's a very busy week for new releases, with over 30 titles launching on Xbox One and/or Xbox Series X|S, including the likes of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, Bramble: The Mountain King, The Last Ca
Guide Dead Island 2: Best Weapons & Upgrades
Some tips for slaying zombies
It's finally time! Dead Island 2 has been a LONG time coming, but it finally releases on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S today (April 21st), so why spend more time fiddling around trying to find the best weapons and upgrades? Here, we'll provide a few starter tips for getting to grips with Dead Island 2's combat,...
News Ubisoft Reveals Extended 'The Division Heartland' Gameplay Ahead Of Free-To-Play Xbox Launch
Take a look at the new developer deep dive
The Division Heartland is an upcoming free-to-play spin-off from the folks over at Ubisoft that we've not heard too much about yet - aside from a few brief trailers at recent Ubi showcases. However, tonight's 'Division Day' Livestream has brought us a much more in depth look at the title, which is launching...
News One Of Xbox's 'Forthcoming' Games Could Take An Entire Decade To Develop
"According to one Microsoft executive"
We all know that Xbox Game Studios and Bethesda are hard at work on some ambitious first-party titles such as Fable, The Elder Scrolls 6 and many others, and one of these reportedly could take a literal decade to develop! This bit of information was dropped in a new amended co
Poll What Do You Think Of Xbox's Minecraft Legends So Far?
Are you enjoying the new spin-off?
A new Minecraft game is out now on Xbox Game Pass! No, we're not talking 'Minecraft 2' or anything of the sort, but Xbox has just delivered its latest series spin-off following 2020's Minecraft Dungeons. And, we want to know how you're all finding Minecraft Legends so far. We thought the game was pretty good fun...
News Disney Speedstorm Could Be Your New Kart Racing Obsession On Xbox
Although some aren't so keen on it
This week saw the launch of Disney Speedstorm on Xbox in "Founder's Pack" form, which means you have to pay for it at the moment, but it'll eventually be going free-to-play - it sounds like a similar structure to Disney Dreamlight Valley. So far, there's been a lot of positive feedback directed towards Disney...
News Overcooked-Like 'PlateUp!' Revealed For Xbox Game Pass At Nintendo Indie Event
Serving up delicious grub
Yesterday, we curated every game shown at Nintendo's April 2023 event that'll be coming to Xbox platforms, and one of those announcements is a Game Pass title! Cartoony cooking sim PlateUp! is coming to Xbox and Xbox Game Pass this October following its PC release in 2022. PlateUp! looks a whole lot like Overcooked, but
News Xbox Boss Phil Spencer 'Loving' New Spooky Indie Title
"Loving the setting, art style and pacing"
We know that Xbox boss Phil Spencer is a huge gamer himself — you only have to visit his Xbox gamertag to see that — and he often takes to Twitter to post about his most recent plays. Lately, it's looking like he's putting quite a bit of time into DREDGE, the new spooky fishing adventure from Black Salt...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (April 20-23)
Included with Xbox Live Gold & Game Pass Ultimate
Xbox is back with another round of Free Play Days titles for the coming weekend! We have two games up for grabs this week, with one offering (Nacon's "Roguebook") delivering two versions across Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. Ghostbusters: Spirts Unleashed Roguebook Xbox One Roguebo
News Two Additions Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (April 20)
A day one release, and a new Xbox One release
The Xbox Game Pass April 2023 lineup has treated us to another two additions today, although we can't quite stretch to calling them two new "games", as one of them has already been available on Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and PC. That game is Medieval Dynasty, which as of today is also now playable in...
News Multiple Games Announced For Xbox Following April 2023's Nintendo Event
New games and release dates
This one's for all the Nintendo Life fans out there! Today's Nintendo Indie World event for April 2023 treated us to a whole bunch of announcements, including multiple games that have since been announced for Xbox as well. Some of these are complete surprises, like today's launch of Teslagrad Remastered and Teslagrad 2...
News Call Of Duty: MW2 Multiplayer Is Now Free-To-Play For A Full Week On Xbox
Dive into the Season 3 content
Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Season 3 is in full swing as Infinity Ward finally starts adding sizable chunks of content to the game's multiplayer mode. To celebrate its latest DLC drop, the team is unleashing a free trial version of MW2 multiplayer today, and it's available for one full week. You'll probably want...
News The Mageseeker: A League Of Legends Story Is Out Now, And It's Getting Great Reviews
"The Mageseeker gives League of Legends new legs"
We've been treated to a brand-new League of Legends experience on Xbox this week in the form of The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story, and the good news is that it's getting very impressive reviews so far. There aren't all that many scores out there just yet, but
Talking Point Xbox One Users, What Do You Think Of The Console In 2023?
Are you still happy with it?
We're now well over two years into the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S generation, but it's evident that a sizable number of Xbox owners are still rocking the last-gen Xbox One, almost a decade since the launch of the base model. And why not! Although the Xbox One is obviously underpowered compared to the Series X and...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Dead Island 2
The long-awaited title is out this week
Dead Island 2 is actually launching this week - can you believe it?! Announced way back in 2014, this lighthearted zombie slasher has been on the cards for a while at this point. So, that begs the question: is it any good? Well, the critics have had their say, with Dead Island 2 reviews now starting to hit...
Guide Dead Island 2: How To Crossplay (Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S)
Can you play together across different systems?
So, Dead Island 2 is here and you're ready to tear up HELL-A in online co-op, but, can you play together across different systems? The crossplay setup is a bit complicated with Dead Island 2 — at least before the dev team's planned patch — so let's break things down. Does Dead Island 2 Support...
Guide Dead Island 2: How To Play Co-Op On Xbox
Online zombie shenanigans
Dead Island 2 is launching on Xbox platforms this week, and the game features an extensive co-op mode for fans to get stuck into. Much like previous games in the series, Dead Island 2’s main campaign is fully playable in online co-op, so here’s how to access online play and start up your own co-op lobby. How To Gain...
News Another Five Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass Soon (April 30)
The second batch of departures for April
Update: We've now got all the confirmed dates and platforms - the table has been updated. Original story: Microsoft has confirmed (via the Xbox app) the next five titles to be removed from Xbox Game Pass in April, with this batch expected to leave on April 30th. For now, we'll leave the date as a question...
News These Seven Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (April 20 - May 2)
The latest official roundup of new titles
It's time for our second official Xbox Game Pass roundup of the month! Microsoft has today announced seven games coming to the service in the late part of April and early part of May... most of which we already knew about! Still, we've got a couple of surprises here, such as the day one arrival of BlazBlue:...
News Xbox Is Hosting An Exclusive Sale For Game Pass Members This Week
Featuring great discounts for great games!
In addition to the new set of Deals with Gold, Spotlight and Publisher Spotlight Series offers that have gone live on the Xbox Store today, we've got another interesting new sale that's actually exclusive to Xbox Game Pass members. Featuring just over 150 individual deals, this is known as the "Game Pass...
News Minecraft Legends Is Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (April 18)
The franchise grows
Today's the day! Xbox's latest Minecraft spin-off, Minecraft Legends, is coming to the Xbox Game Pass library on April 18th - almost three years after the dungeon crawling entry Minecraft Dungeons. Legends will be available for all Game Pass subscribers later today, with the full rollout details recently confirmed by the team at...
Deals 200+ Games Added To This Week's Xbox Sales (April 18-25)
To go alongside the Spring Sale
It's Tuesday, so that means we've got another set of weekly Xbox deals to highlight, with well over 200 individual deals having been added to the selection for the next few days - and don't forget the Spring Sale is still live until April 20th! Below, we've picked out some of the offers that have caught our eye...
News Dead Island 2's Launch Trailer Is Here, Almost 10 Years After The Game's Announcement
A decade in waiting
It's been a long time coming, hasn't it? Finally, the team behind Dead Island 2 can label something a 'Launch Trailer' almost a decade on from the game's first reveal in 2014. Yep, the title is actually coming to Xbox this week, and we've been treated to another look at the blood-soaked zombie-fest ahead of release. As expected,...
News Xbox Exec: Diversity Of Content Is What Makes Game Pass So Valuable
"From big AAA games, to indie titles, to hidden gems"
Xbox Corporate Vice President Sarah Bond has been talking to a variety of outlets in recent weeks, with the most recent being Rolling Stone - where she discussed a bit about the "diversity" of Xbox Game Pass. In the interview, Bond acknowledged that there's a lot of focus on Xbox's upcoming...
Guide Minecraft Legends Release Date, Release Times & Download Size On Xbox Game Pass
Get ready for launch!
Xbox's latest Minecraft spin-off is almost here, as Mojang and Blackbird Interactive bring Minecraft Legends to Xbox Game Pass this Tuesday. Ahead of the big launch, here's everything you need to know about getting the game installed and ready to go for release. <related ids="147975"> Minecraft Legends Release Date...
News Diablo 4 Performance Targets Confirmed For Xbox Series X And S
Blizzard reveals the numbers
As we near Diablo 4's upcoming Xbox release, Blizzard is starting to talk specifics about what we can all expect from the game come launch day - June 6th, 2023. Of course, one specific that fans will be eager to learn about is the exact frame rate and resolution the game will run at on their console of choice. In a...
News Six Games Are Confirmed For Xbox Game Pass In May 2023 So Far
Next month is off to a strong start!
It's always around this time that we start to look ahead at what's coming next for Game Pass, and next month is already pretty stacked, with six games confirmed for Xbox Game Pass in May 2023 so far. <related ids="134085"> Of course, the big one is the first-party launch of Redfall, which drops right at...
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (April 17-21)
Become the ultimate Zombie Slayer
Welcome to your new Xbox games roundup for April 17th to April 21st! We've got a couple of major releases on the way next week in the form of Dead Island 2 and Minecraft Legends - the latter launching with Xbox Game Pass. Plus, there's other exciting stuff on the way including
News Seven Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass Today (April 15)
Last chance to try this co-op shooter
It's that time again! The first batch of departures for Xbox Game Pass in April are upon us, with seven games leaving the service later today including the likes of Life is Strange: True Colors and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Extraction. Don't forget that Quantum Break was also temporarily removed ear
PSA These 10+ Xbox Games Will All Likely Launch On Ubisoft Plus
Worth keeping in mind
Yesterday brought us the reveal and surprise launch of Ubisoft Plus for Xbox, and it's fair to say it didn't go down too well - at least here at Pure Xbox. In our poll, 72% of you told us that it was just way too expensive for what it is. However, something to keep in mind for the future is that Ubisoft Plus intends to add new...
News Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Update 1.06 Now Live On Xbox, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Plenty of fixes and changes!
Exactly two weeks after the team's most recent patch, Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Update 1.06 is now live on Xbox, bringing changes a plenty to Team Ninja's recent Xbox Game Pass launch. There's quite a lot going on in this update, including new gameplay tweaks, balance adjustments, bug fixes and more! Here are the full...
News Discord Improvements Now Live On Xbox, Starting With Insiders
Currently available to Alpha ring Insiders
Xbox's latest Insider update has been detailed by Microsoft, and it adds a neat feature to the Discord chat integration. Starting today for Alpha Insiders, Xbox gamertags will be more visible across the board when using Discord. This is because Xbox is now showing linked accounts within the Discord section...
News Ubisoft Plus Launches Today On Xbox, Full Lineup And Price Details Revealed
Get access to massive library of Ubisoft titles
Today's the day for Ubisoft Plus on Xbox! The service has launched in a variety of regions around the world, providing access to a massive library of games for a monthly fee. You'll find more details below: How Much Is Ubisoft Plus On Xbox?: The price of Ubisoft Plus is £14.99 / $17.99 per-month...
News 'AEW: Fight Forever' Rep Shares Progress Update Ahead Of 2023 Xbox Release
"We want to do this the best we can"
It's been a little while now since we heard anything about the status of AEW: Fight Forever, despite suggestions throughout 2022 that the game was likely going to release at some point during that year. It's since been officially delayed to 2023, but has still been getting a bit of attention lately because of...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (April 13-16)
Included with Xbox Live Gold & Game Pass Ultimate
Xbox's popular Free Play Days promotion returns for the coming weekend, with three games up for grabs for Xbox users to enjoy for free from April 13th to April 16th, 2023. Here is the current Free Play Days selection: Payday 2 The Elder Scrolls Online Them's Fightin' Herds As usual, remember that...
News Lots Of Games Reduced By 90% In The Xbox Spring Sale 2023
HUGE discounts for great games!
Looking for some cheap Xbox games during the Xbox Spring Sale 2023? We've got well over 600 games included in the Xbox Spring Sale 2023 this year, and a pretty sizable portion of those have been discounted by anywhere from 80% to 90%, meaning there are some amazing deals for great titles. The 90% discounts are in...
News Here's What's Included In The Xbox April 2023 Update
Rolling out soon to Xbox Series X|S & Xbox One
The Xbox April 2023 update begins rolling out to all users on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S later this week, although it's a fairly small one with just two major new features to take advantage of. Here's a brief overview of what's on the way, with more details available at Xbox Wire:...
News 'Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy' Is Bringing Some Gorgeous Graphics To Xbox In Summer 2023
Trine returns!
2.5D platforming series Trine is back with its fifth entry, coming to Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S this summer! Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy is its full title, with developer Frozenbyte returning to the popular series four years on from Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince. If you're unaware of the Trine series, it's a set of gorgeous...
News Warhammer 40K: Boltgun Blasts Its Way To Xbox This May
"An explosion of sprites, pixels and blood"
We've got a brand-new Warhammer game coming to Xbox in just a few weeks, as Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun has been confirmed for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, releasing on May 23rd, 2023. The game is described as "a perfect blend of Warhammer 40,000, frenetic gameplay and the stylish visuals of...
News Destroy All Humans! 2 - Reprobed Is Coming To Xbox One, Almost A Year After Series X And S
Re-reprobed?
This is a surprising announcement! Almost a year on from Destroy All Humans! 2 - Reprobed coming to Xbox Series X and S, THQ Nordic has revealed a last-gen version of the classic remake. Yep, the Xbox One "Single-Player Edition" of DAH2 is coming on June 27th - the Xbox Series X|S version arrived way back in August 2022. THQ is dubbing...
News Xbox Design Lab Adds Even More Customisation Options For The Elite 2 Controller
An expanding palette
Shortly after announcing a PC Game Pass expansion, Microsoft has revealed that it's expanding another part of its gaming suite. Recently, the Elite Series 2 controller was finally added to Xbox Design Lab, and it's now available with even more customisation options! Xbox is adding "a new range of colours" to the Elite 2...
News Ubisoft's Upcoming 'XDefiant' Beta Kicks Off On Xbox Later This Week
This time there's no NDA!
Ubisoft has detailed everything you can expect from its upcoming beta test for XDefiant; the company's new free-to-play FPS title. The team has already hosted one closed beta for the game (that featured a fairly strict NDA for gameplay footage), whereas this upcoming closed test is stripping away any NDA limits. That means...
Guide Ghostwire: Tokyo Release Date, Release Times & Download Size On Xbox
Everything you need to know
After a year of being a PlayStation exclusive, it's finally almost time for Xbox fans to get their hands on Ghostwire: Tokyo! The popular Tango Gameworks title arrives on Xbox Game Pass this Wednesday, and ahead of release, we wanted to bring you some details on the Ghostwire: Tokyo release date,
Poll Are You Looking Forward To Dead Island 2 Finally Coming To Xbox Next Week?
We've been waiting long enough!
It's almost time, folks! Dead Island 2's long awaited arrival is finally happening next week, with this resurrected zombie slasher coming to Xbox platforms on April 21st - almost a decade after it was first revealed. Of course, back then there was a whole different development team behind the project, and it no doubt...
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (April 10-14)
Including a major Xbox first-party title!
Welcome to your new Xbox games roundup for April 10th to April 14th! The big release of next week is obviously Ghostwire: Tokyo, but we've also got some other interesting new Xbox games on the way including
Deals The Best 'Lowest Price Ever' Games In The Xbox Spring Sale 2023
Amazing Xbox games at their lowest prices ever!
With the Xbox Spring Sale 2023 now live, we're trying to bring you a variety of guides to help you decide what to buy over the next couple of weeks, and we thought we'd try something a bit different for this particular sale... So, in the table below, you'll find some of our top picks for games that...
Rumour Ubisoft+ Set For April Xbox Launch, Featuring A Massive Lineup
Update: It's reportedly "imminent"
Update (Fri 7th Apr, 2023 13:50 BST): It sounds like Ubisoft Plus is now "imminent" on Xbox, according to Windows Central's Jez Corden. Definitely something to keep in mind if you're considering any Ubi games in the Xbox Spring Sale 2023! Original story (Mon 27th Mar, 2023 11:30 BST): We've been waiting and...
Deals Xbox Spring Sale 2023 Now Live, 600+ Games Discounted
Let the party begin!
It's time for the Xbox Spring Sale 2023! This year's selection has begun with a list of over 600 discounted games, many of which are major AAA titles (including plenty of recent releases), so there's plenty to choose from. Below, we've included just a few handfuls of the highlights from the Xbox Spring Sale 2023. If you want to...
News Minecraft Legends Gets Positive Feedback In Final Round Of Previews
"It suits the RTS template surprisingly well"
We've got a brand-new Xbox Game Studios release launching day one as part of the Xbox Game Pass April 2023 lineup, with Minecraft Legends dropping in just two short weeks on Tuesday, April 18th. Ahead of that date, the final round of hands-on previews have dropped across the web, and the good news is...
News New Rumour Weighs In On Difficulties Between Xbox And Square Enix
Could Xbox be at fault?
We've talked on multiple occasions this year about how Square Enix appears to no longer be supporting Xbox with a lot of new releases, and now courtesy of a new report, we may have a bit more information to share on the situation. Windows Central Editor Jez Corden has penned an article relating to this today, explaining that...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (April 6-9)
Another four titles to choose from
It's time for another batch of Xbox Free Play Days titles, and once again we've got four games you can try as part of the program, including all Xbox versions of PGA Tour 2K23, as well as the The Elder Scrolls Online. The other two games in the offering this week are Black Desert, which is also already available...
News Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (April 6)
One for console, one for PC
We've got another couple of games joining the Xbox Game Pass library today, April 6th, with the arrival of an Xbox 360 title from all the way back in 2011, as well as a 1.0 version of a current PC exclusive. The first of these is Iron Brigade, which started life as an Xbox Live Arcade title. The other is the full release...
News Fantasy FPS 'The Explorator' Steals The Show At Xbox Indie Event
"Take your courage in both hands"
We saw some interesting new Xbox announcements at the ID@Xbox April 2023 Showcase today, but the one that arguably stole the show was The Explorator, described as a "semi-open fantasy FPS" with a comic book art style. There's no release date for this one just yet, but we've got plenty of details to share courtesy...
Talking Point Show Of Hands, Who's Still Waiting For Hogwarts Legacy On Xbox One?
Will you be playing it this May?
It feels like a lot has happened since the release of Hogwarts Legacy for Xbox Series X|S (along with a bunch of other platforms) back in February, but Xbox One owners still haven't had a chance to get hands-on with the game just yet. We were actually supposed to be playing it by now - it had a release date of April...
News Crytek Asks About Ryse: Son Of Rome, Gets Huge Response From Xbox Fans
"Please bring it back"
It's been ten years (!) since Ryse: Son of Rome debuted as an Xbox One launch title back in 2013, and people are still talking about it. While it didn't get the most outstanding reviews, the game's breathtaking visuals, engrossing story and addictive hack-and-slash combat left an impression on many Xbox fans over the past...
News Microsoft Teases Xbox Spring Sale 2023, Now Confirmed For This Week
Save up for the weekend!
Update: It's time! The Xbox Spring Sale 2023 is now live on the Xbox Store. <related ids="147679"> Original story: Earlier this week, we gave you our predictions on when we thought the Xbox Spring Sale 2023 might begin, and now Microsoft has confirmed that we were correct - the official start date is April 7th,...
News Xbox Game Pass Kicks Off April With Two Surprise Arrivals
Including a day one release!
We didn't think we were getting any new Xbox Game Pass titles today, but Microsoft has treated us to a couple of surprises, including a day one release! Plus, we've also got the free 10-hour trial for EA Sports PGA Tour. <related ids="146958"> The first of the two games today is Loop Hero, which is launching
News Xbox's New 'Remix Special Edition' Controller Is Made Using Reclaimed Materials
Releasing later this month
We've got another new Xbox Wireless Controller design on the way very soon, and this time it's a controller that's partially made from "reclaimed CDs, water jugs and other controllers' parts". Sounds pretty cool! Specifically, the Remix Special Edition features "recovered plastics with one-third of it made from regrind...
News Another Eight Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass Soon (April 15)
Although one of them's only temporary
Update: Microsoft has now confirmed that seven games will be leaving Xbox Game Pass on April 15th, while Quantum Break will also be leaving - but only temporarily. We've updated the table below. <related ids="147539"> Original story: Microsoft has revealed the next eight titles to be removed from Xbox...
News These Five Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (April 4-18)
The latest official roundup of new titles
It's time for our first official Xbox Game Pass April 2023 roundup! Microsoft has today announced five games coming to the service in the early-mid part of April, and we already know of two extras as well. Here's the full list of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in early to mid April, as per Microsoft:...
Deals 150+ Games Included In This Week's Xbox Sales (April 4-11)
Update: Plus the Xbox Spring Sale
Update: The Xbox Spring Sale 2023 is also now live, adding over 600 deals to this list! <related ids="147679"> Original story: The latest set of Xbox weekly deals are with us, and over 150 games are currently on sale. We're expecting hundreds more to be added to the pile later this week with the arrival of...
Review Road 96: Mile 0 - A Fantastic Prequel That Builds On Road 96's Heartfelt Adventure
Floating on the breeze
Around a year ago, Road 96 finally made its way over to Xbox and into our hearts. Digixart's narrative adventure ended up being one of our favourite indies to grace Xbox in a long time, thanks in large parts to its captivating narrative that took us on a journey to the fictional border of 'Petria'. A year on, the team is back...
News Xbox Dashboard Adding New 'Friends & Community Updates' Section
Rolling out now to Xbox Insiders
Xbox has pulled back the curtain on a new feature for the "New Xbox Home Experience" - the name for the new UI being tested by various Xbox Insiders. It's called the Friends & Community Updates channel, and it begins rolling out today. Basically, this new channel is a way to "bring together all the top things...
News Bramble: The Mountain King Brings Its 'Dark, Unsettling' Adventure To Xbox This Month
Explore a beautiful yet dangerous land
We've got quite a few interesting new releases coming to Xbox in April 2023 that might slip under your radar, and one of them is Bramble: The Mountain King which releases for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on April 27th. This adventure title is described as a "gripping and unsettling journey" in which you...
Feature The Full List Of New Xbox Games Releasing In April 2023
All the release dates you need to know
Welcome to our roundup of all new Xbox games coming out in April 2023! Below, we've listed every Xbox game with a April 2023 release date, including all confirmed Xbox Game Pass releases so far. Without further ado, here are all the new games coming to Xbox in April 2023: The Biggest New Releases Coming To...
News Get Ready, It's Almost Time For The Xbox Spring Sale 2023
Update: We've got an official date!
Update: Our prediction was correct! The Xbox Spring Sale 2023 officially begins on April 7th. <related ids="147584"> Original story: The Xbox Spring Sale 2023 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...
Feature Best Resident Evil Games Ranked - Which Mainline Entry Is Number One?
13 games but only one can be top zombie dog
Resident Evil 4 Remake is finally in the wild and, I think it's fair to say, I rather enjoyed our time with it here at Pure Xbox. In my glowing review - some might almost say raving fanboy review - I gave the reimagining of this 2005 classic a big fat 10/10, going as far as saying that it improved upon...
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (April 3-7)
Step into the wasteland
Welcome to your new Xbox games roundup for April 3rd to April 7th! This is definitely a quieter week of new releases compared to what we saw throughout March, but we've still got some particularly interesting additions on the way including Meet Your Maker, Road 96: Mile 0 and
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News Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Update 1.05 Now Live On Xbox, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
It's a pretty big one!
Team Ninja has been extremely busy updating Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty ever since it arrived on Xbox Game Pass earlier in March, and now another brand-new update has been pushed out today. There's a lot going on in these patch notes, including many new quality-of-life features, plenty of major bug fixes and a whole bunch of...
Review Forza Horizon 5 Rally Adventure - A Love Letter To Rally
Eat dirt in this latest expansion
Rally has played a significant role in the automotive industry over the years, and Forza Horizon 5 is now acknowledging this important history (and the many rally games over the past few decades) in its latest ‘Rally Adventure’ expansion. Surprisingly, this isn’t the first time there’s been a rally add-on...
News Seven Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass Today (March 31)
The final departures in March
Here we go again! The final batch of Xbox Game Pass departures for March is upon us, with seven games set to leave the library later today including the likes of ClusterTruck and Power Rangers: Battle For The Grid. Here's the full list of titles leaving Xbox Game Pass today, March 31st: Date Game Platform March...
News Metal: Hellsinger's New $3.99 Xbox DLC Is Getting Great Feedback So Far
"Dream of the Beast raises hell to new heights"
The reaction to Metal: Hellsinger seems like it's been a bit divided ever since it arrived on Xbox Game Pass back in September of last year, but we've been having a great time with it, and now we're excited to pick up the new DLC! That DLC is called Metal: Hellsinger - Dream of the Beast, which you...
Deals Lots Of Games Reduced By 90% In This Week's Xbox Sales (March 28 - April 4)
From the Franchise Hits and Point & Click sales
Looking for some cheap Xbox games in the Xbox sales from March 28th to April 4th? As always, Xbox's latest batch of discounts went live earlier this week on the Xbox Store, with over 400 games discounted across various sales including a Franchise Hits Sale and Point & Click Sale. <related...
Poll Are You Happy With April 2023's Xbox Games With Gold?
Looking forward to Peaky Blinders?
Microsoft has officially announced April 2023's Xbox Games with Gold, giving us a look at three more games we'll be able to play at no extra cost with our Xbox Live Gold memberships next month. <related ids="147346"> We're back to two games rather than three this month, but both of them are pretty...
News Xbox Games With Gold For April 2023 Announced
The latest batch of titles
Microsoft has officially announced the new Xbox Games With Gold titles for April 2023! These games are available to download for free for Xbox Live Gold members (including subscribers to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate). Keep in mind that as of this past October, Microsoft will no longer be including Xbox 360 games as part of...
News Xbox Misses Out On Yet Another Upcoming Square Enix Release
Everything but Xbox
There's a lot that's been said about Square Enix's apparent reluctance to release games on Xbox in 2023, and today's announcement has only added to that narrative, with LIVE A LIVE now coming to PlayStation and PC in April 2023. That means the beloved RPG will be available on Nintendo Switch (released in 2022), PlayStation 4,...
News Forza Horizon 5 Fans Are Loving The New Map In 'Rally Adventure' DLC
"This is what I've wanted this whole time"
Forza Horizon 5's second expansion, Rally Adventure, is finally now available to purchase and play on Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and PC, and first impressions seem to be that it's a great addition to the game. There are only a few reviews on the web so far (we'll be bringing you our verdict...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (March 30 - April 2)
Four games to choose from!
Xbox Free Play Days is back again, and we've got a good selection of four games you can try over the next few days as part of the program, including the likes of Journey to the Savage Planet and Age Of Empires 2: Definitive Edition. Here's the full list of Xbox Free Play Days titles for March 30th to April 2nd, 2023:
News Hugely Popular Tower Defense Game 'Kingdom Rush Frontiers' Launches On Xbox
"Xbox players, prepare yourselves!"
If you're a fan of mobile games, then you'll almost certainly have come across Kingdom Rush at some point - a highly popular series of tower defense games that have racked up hundreds of millions downloads over the years. Back in early 2023, we were treated to the arrival of Kingdom Rush on Xbox for the first...
News Saints Row Unveils 2023 Roadmap, Featuring Lots Of Free Content
Santo Ileso is getting bigger...and better
There's no escaping that Saints Row unfortunately didn't live up to many players' expectations when it arrived last year, but the developers have been trying to improve the game ever since, and that effort will continue in 2023. Earlier this week, Volition unveiled the Saints Row 2023 roadmap, confirming...
PSA Forza Horizon 5 Rally Adventure Is Part Of Multiple Xbox Sales This Week
Exploring all the options
Today's the day for the Forza Horizon 5 Rally Adventure expansion! You'll be able to get hands-on with the new DLC in just a few hours (from the time of this post going live), and there are multiple ways you can buy it. Obviously, if you want to, you can just purchase Forza Horizon 5 Rally Adventure on the Xbox Store for...
News Crime Boss: Rockay City Launches To Disappointing Reviews Ahead Of Xbox Release
"Crime Boss is a game at war with itself"
There's been quite a lot of attention on the launch of Crime Boss: Rockay City ever since the Payday-like shooter was first announced, but it unfortunately seems like it can't live to the hype - at least not right now. The game finally arrived on PC earlier this week, and the reviews have been pretty poor...
News Far Cry 5 Benefits From 'Obvious Improvements' On Xbox Series X|S, Says Digital Foundry
Following the recent free patch
Earlier this month, Ubisoft unleashed a free patch for Far Cry 5 that brought it up to "native 60FPS" across Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and PS5, and as highlighted by Digital Foundry, th
News Xbox Announces New Colour Options For The Elite Series 2 Controller
Specifically the "Core" edition
Xbox has announced today that the Elite Series 2 Wireless Controller is now available to purchase in additional blue or red colour options, although this is specifically for the cheaper "Core" version of the controller. Pre-orders have begun for both of these colour variants on the Xbox Store at a price of £124.99 /...
News Chef Life: A Restaurant Simulator Expands Its Xbox Kitchen This Week
Just try to avoid any Kitchen Nightmares
If you fancy yourself as a bit of a chef, then you might be interested to hear that Chef Life: A Restaurant Simulator is launching on Xbox in North America this week, following its Europe arrival back in February. Developed by Cyanide Studio (Blood Bowl, Werewolf: The Apocalypse - Earthblood), the game...
Guide Forza Horizon 5 Rally Adventure: Release Date, Release Times & Download Size On Xbox
Everything you need to know
Ready for the second Forza Horizon 5 expansion? We'll be getting Forza Horizon 5 Rally Adventure on Xbox this week, arriving as a paid addition that you can either purchase separately, or as part of a Forza Horizon 5 bundle. Ahead of its release, we wanted to bring you everything you need to know about the Forza Horizon...
Deals 400+ Games Included In This Week's Xbox Sales (March 28 - April 4)
Highlighted by a Franchise Hits Sale
It's that time of the week again! Microsoft has today published another 400+ Xbox deals on the Xbox Store, with sales including a Franchise Hits Sale, Point & Click Sale, LEGO Franchise Sale, Spotlight Sale and the usual Deals with Gold. As always, we've handpicked just a very select few deals to highlight...
Review MLB The Show 23 - Another Solid Outing With A Standout Storylines Addition
Is it a whiff or a dinger?
Another year, another entry in SIE San Diego's long-running MLB The Show franchise, and this time around history takes centre-stage with a new Storylines mode giving players the opportunity to learn about some of the all-time great baseball players from the Negro Leagues. It’s undoubtably the highlight of an outing that...
News MultiVersus Is Being Delisted And Taken Offline Until Next Year
"We will be closing the MultiVersus Open Beta"
It's been announced today that the free-to-play Xbox game MultiVersus is being shut down and delisted until it reappears for its full launch in 2024. The closing date for the MultiVersus open beta is June 25th, 2023. The news was revealed on the official MultiVersus website, where it was explained that...
Talking Point What April 2023 Xbox Games With Gold Do You Want?
Did you play any of March's titles?
We're just about to reach that time again, with Xbox Games with Gold's April 2023 titles set to be announced this week! Ahead of that announcement, we thought we'd take a quick look back at how the program has fared in March. In our opinion, it was potentially the best month of 2023 so far for GwG. Not only did...
Review Sifu - Former PlayStation Console Exclusive Brings The Fight To Xbox
Become a Kung Fu master
If you’ve ever wondered what it would feel like to be Jackie Chan or Bruce Lee in one of their famous martial arts films, Sifu (referring to 'a master’ in Cantonese) might just be as close as it gets. This new Xbox release by French studio Sloclap (Absolver) first launched on PlayStation and the Epic Store a year ago, and...
News Diablo 4 Could Be Shaping Up As Another 2023 GOTY Contender
What did you think of the beta?
It's fair to say that for a lot of us, if we weren't playing the Resident Evil 4 Remake over the weekend, we were probably playing the Diablo 4 beta instead! As expected, the short test period ended up proving extremely popular. In fact, Diablo 4 is even being talked about in some circles as another potential Game of...
News Microsoft Confirms $1 Xbox Game Pass Trial Offer Has Been 'Stopped'
"We are evaluating different marketing promotions"
Microsoft has confirmed that the very popular $1 trial for Xbox Game Pass has been "stopped". Various fans spotted the removal of the offer over the weekend, which was followed up by an official statement from the company. Speaking to The Verge, the head of global communications at Xbox (Kari...
Feature These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (March 27-31)
Including a former PlayStation exclusive
Welcome to your new Xbox games roundup for March 27th to March 31st! We've got a busy week of new releases ahead, such as the former PlayStation exclusive Sifu, the Forza Horizon 5: Rally Adventure expansion, a whole bunch of indies including
News LEGO 2K Drive 'Live-Service' Includes Real Money Transactions
Expect other content like a "Drive Pass" & seasonal updates
LEGO 2K Drive got officially revealed earlier this week and it seems some new details have now surfaced about the game's transactions. While there'll be in-game currency known as "Brickbux" - which players can use to purchase optional items including new vehicles, minifigures and more at a...
News Xbox Removes 'Candy Crush Saga' Advertising From Microsoft Rewards App
Update: Looks like it was a mistake
Update: It looks like Xbox's advertising of Candy Crush Saga may have turned out to be a mistake. Shortly after this article went live, the ad was swiftly removed from the Microsoft Rewards app on Xbox. Our best guess here is that the Windows 10 PC version was accidentally being displayed on the Xbox Store...
News DREDGE Is Getting Excellent Reviews Ahead Of March's Xbox Release
"A fishing adventure with a sinister undercurrent"
Back in February, we highlighted an upcoming Xbox release called DREDGE that we thought looked pretty cool, and based on most of the reviews that have been dropping this week, it sounds like it's going to live up to the hype. At the time of writing, DREDGE doesn't have enough reviews to generate an...
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