Fraser is the News Editor at Pure Xbox, where he spends his time reporting on the biggest stories in the world of Xbox and beyond.
He also has an unhealthy obsession for all things related to Telltale Games' The Walking Dead series, along with an intimate knowledge of sports games!
News Developers Were Nervous About Xbox Backwards Compatibility, Admits Microsoft Exec
"The industry is reluctant to change"
Microsoft's Bill Stillwell, who previously worked on the backwards compatibility team at Xbox, talked recently with YouTube channel Dealer Gaming about the challenges faced in building the program for Xbox One, and how some developers weren't necessarily keen on the idea: "When we first started the program,...
News Xbox Game Pass Launches In Japan, Here's What's Included
And PC in Korea
Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass subscription service has now officially launched in Japan, following its announcement during the company's Inside Xbox show last week. Head of Xbox Phil Spencer personally detailed its upcoming availability at the time, stating that "fans in Japan are incredibly important to me and to team Xbox." At...
News ESRB Adds New Label For Loot Boxes And Other Random Items
Update: PEGI does the same
Update: (Tue 14th Apr, 2020 12:50 BST): The Pan-European Game Information (PEGI) has also indicated it's doing the same for European videogame releases, as detailed over at its official blog. Original Story: (Mon 13th Apr, 2020 16:20 BST): It's been over two years since the American Entertainment Software Ratings Board...
News Infinity Ward Has Now Issued 70,000 Bans To Call Of Duty: Warzone Cheaters
Play nice
The free-to-play Call of Duty: Warzone has only been available for just over a month, and it's already issued over 70,000 bans to cheaters. The figure was announced by developer Infinity Ward on Twitter, with the company stating it has "zero tolerance" for players cheating in the game. One of the most notable examples of cheating appears...
Deals Over 200 Xbox Games On Sale This Week, Including Co-Op Favourites
Multiple sales going on
We thought it might be a quiet week for deals following the conclusion of the Xbox Spring Sale 2020 yesterday, but that isn't the case at all! There are over 200 games on sale this week as part of various offers on the Microsoft Store, as well as bunch of add-ons and bundles. So, what can you get? The Couch Co-Op Sale is...
Talking Point What Was Your First Xbox Console And Game?
How far back do you go?
It was noted during our recent Xbox dashboard poll here at Pure Xbox that a reasonable chunk of our community didn't experience the early days of the brand. We've heard quite a few stories about people who have bought their first Xboxes in the past few years, which is great to see. Regardless of whether you're a day one...
Video Check Out The Launch Trailer For Gears Tactics
Coming April 28th
Gears Tactics is coming to Steam, Xbox Game Pass for PC and Windows 10 on April 28th, and Microsoft has now unveiled its epic two-minute launch trailer, which you can see above. You can now also pre-install the game ahead of release, ensuring you're all ready to go later this month. The video gives us a brief look at both the...
News Insider Claims Resident Evil: Code Veronica Remake Could Still Happen
If there's enough support
Following a report yesterday that a remake of Resident Evil 4 was in development, various members of the community here at Pure Xbox suggested Resident Evil: Code Veronica should get the treatment instead. And according to a prominent leaker, that still could happen with enough fan support. Dusk Golem, who has previously...
Reminder Today Is The Final Day Of The Xbox Spring Sale 2020
Grab these bargains before they're gone
If you haven't bought anything in the Xbox Spring Sale 2020 yet, today is your final chance to do so! All current deals (including the newly-added offers as part of Deals with Gold and the Spotlight Sale) expire tomorrow morning at 11AM BST / 3AM PT / 6 AM ET, so you'll need to get in quick. As for what's...
News Cliff Bleszinski Says He Hasn't Been Approached To Consult On The Gears Franchise
"It is what it is"
Back in February, former Gears of War designer Cliff Bleszinski indicated that he'd like to consult on the Gears franchise, informing Microsoft that his "offer still stands" via a Twitter post, and highlighting that a bunch of his and former Gears designer Lee Perry's ideas had previously been left sitting on the cutting room...
News Xbox Might Be Teasing More Xbox Game Pass Games For This Week
Bring 'em on!
This Wednesday marks the removal of various games from the Xbox Game Pass lineup across console and PC, but according to a teaser posted by the official Xbox Game Pass Twitter account, new titles might be coming to the service throughout the week as well. Yesterday, the account posted the following image on social media, potentially...
UK Charts Resident Evil Slips To Seventh, Final Fantasy Dominates
Forza remains in the top ten
The much-anticipated Final Fantasy 7: Remake takes centre stage in the UK charts roundup this week, finally knocking Call of Duty: Modern Warfare off the top spot. Allegedly, the PS4 game did double the launch sales that Resident Evil 3 did last week on the platform, which has now dropped to seventh overall. Elsewhere,...
Random These Are Some Of The Best Easter Eggs On Xbox One
Not the chocolate kind
For everyone celebrating Easter this weekend, we hope you're having a great few days! To celebrate, we've put together a small selection of classic Xbox One Easter Eggs that we think are some of the best on the system. Enjoy! Just Cause 4 - Take On Me There's a location in Just Cause 4 inspired by the 80s hit, 'Take On Me' by...
Rumour Is A New Perfect Dark In The Works For Xbox Series X?
We certainly hope so
We've been hearing rumours about a potential new Perfect Dark game for a few years now, but recently, more hints have cropped up suggesting it could be on the cards for Xbox Series X. The franchise hasn't seen a release since the remaster of the original Perfect Dark for Xbox 360 back in 2010. Earlier today, it was noted on...
News Resident Evil 4 Is Reportedly Getting A Remake, Planned To Release In 2022
Here we go again!
The next remake in the Resident Evil series will be the highly-popular Resident Evil 4, according to Video Games Chronicle. Multiple development sources have reportedly confirmed to the website that the game is now in full production, and has an estimated release window of 2022. Apparently, development on the game is being handled...
Video Here Are The New Features Coming To Super Mega Baseball 3
Also news on a potential delay
Metalhead Software, the developer behind the popular Super Mega Baseball series, has detailed many of the new features coming to the third game in the franchise. It's currently scheduled for an April release on Xbox One, although the company suggests a minimal delay could be on the cards. But first, those new...
News Xbox Classic Jade Empire Was Released 15 Years Ago Today
And still no sequel
It's been fifteen long years since BioWare classic Jade Empire was first released for the original Xbox in North America, launching back on April 12, 2005. At the time, it was an Xbox exclusive (later ported to PC and Android), and is still one of the most beloved Xbox titles of its generation. If you've never played it, Jade...
Poll Which Is The Best Xbox Dashboard Of All Time?
Take your pick
It's been almost two decades since the original Xbox launched in North America, and in that time, we've seen countless changes to the Xbox dashboard. What started out as a primitive design has evolved into a variety of memorable and nostalgia-ridden layouts, so let's take a brief stroll down memory lane! The first Xbox dashboard...
News The Minecraft Dungeons Map Has Been Revealed, See It Here
Plus an update on the delay
We've had our first look at the Minecraft Dungeons map courtesy of Microsoft and Windows Central. The game, which has been in closed beta since late March, will include everything seen in this image at launch, but new dungeons and areas will reportedly open up as you progress. Some of the areas said to be featured within...
News It Looks Like Dead Island 2 Could Be Coming To Xbox Series X
Hinted in new job listing
It's been a while since we last heard anything about Dead Island 2, with the game having been officially announced back at E3 2014. It appears it's still on the cards, however, with a new job listing at Dambusters Studios suggesting the next instalment in the franchise will be "a ground-breaking title for current and future...
News Microsoft Exec On PS5 — "I Think We're Going To Have A Better Console"
But praises Sony
Microsoft's Bill Stillwell, who previously worked on the Xbox team including as Director of Project Planning for Project xCloud, recently commented on the PS5's recent deep dive presentation in a video with Dealer - Gaming. While he did admit that he felt Xbox Series X was going to be the "better console," he also shared praise for...
News Xbox Shares Custom Designs For Animal Crossing On Nintendo Switch
Everyone likes Animal Crossing
Animal Crossing: New Horizons might be a Nintendo Switch game, but that doesn't mean Xbox fans, including official representatives, aren't enjoying it as well! As shared by sister site Nintendo Life, the official Xbox Twitter account has provided Xbox-loving Animal Crossing fans with branded jumper and t-shirt items...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 11th)
Let us know!
It's a long Easter weekend for some of us, which means more time to play Xbox games! There are lots of new additions to Xbox Game Pass to take advantage of this weekend, as well as six (!) Free Play Days titles for Xbox Live Gold members. Here's what we're playing over the next couple of days: Fraser Gilbert, News Editor: I haven't...
News Here Are 10 Games (And One DLC) Coming To Xbox One Next Week
Including a console launch exclusive
Next week's releases are highlighted by the Journey to the Savage Planet: Hot Garbage DLC, as well as the console launch exclusive Space Engineers, with both dropping on Wednesday (although the latter might be coming out earlier?) Let's take a look at the full list of games below, courtesy of Mike Nelson over at...
