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Pick One Which Of These Dead Rising Games Is Your Favourite?
Remember, you can only pick one!
It's time for another round of Pick One! This week, to celebrate Dead Rising being included with January 2021's Xbox Games with Gold selection, we're looking back at the history of the series on Xbox. There have only been a few mainline games released in the Dead Rising franchise to date, originating with the 2006...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (Dec 26th)
Any new games to try out?
Welcome to the weekend, and happy Boxing Day! We're sure many of you will have received new games (and possibly even consoles) to play with this weekend, but just in case you're looking for something new, there are still well over 800 games discounted as part of the Xbox Countdown Sale until January 3rd! Here's what we're...
Quiz How Many Of These 2020 Xbox Games Can You Recognise?
Test your knowledge in our quiz
It's been a while since we've done one of these! Given that we're just about to close out the turbulent year that was 2020, we've gone back through the massive range of Xbox games that were released this year and picked out some images to see if you can identify them. Be warned, some of them are quite obscure! Let's...
Feature Pure Xbox's Game Of The Year 2020
The pX community's picks for Xbox GOTY 2020
It's that time of year again! As usual, Game of the Year roundups are flying in thick and fast across the web, and now it's our turn at Pure Xbox to count down our picks for the top ten Xbox Games of the Year in 2020. A couple of weeks ago, we asked you to vote on your favourite Xbox titles of the past...
Feature Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays From The Pure Xbox Team
Compliments of the season to you
It's been a rollercoaster of a year to say the least, but Christmas has finally arrived, and whether you're celebrating the holiday or not, we at Pure Xbox wanted to wish you a fantastic holiday break regardless! Looking back at the year that was 2020, it was also a hectic one in the world of Xbox. There was a time...
Poll Are You Happy With January 2021's Xbox Games With Gold?
What do you make of the selection?
Microsoft has officially announced January 2021's Xbox Games with Gold, giving us a look at four more games we'll be able to play at no extra charge with our Gold memberships next month. In case you missed it, the games are the dark whimsical tale Little Nightmares, the original Dead Rising, Xbox 360 game
Deals Over 50 Games Added To This Week's Xbox Sale (Dec 22 - Dec 29)
As if the Countdown sale wasn't packed enough!
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! We've got your standard Deals with Gold and Spotlight offerings this week, but keep in mind there's also a massive Countdown Game Sale ongoing through January 3rd as well. We've highlighted a few of the most notable Xbox games offers in this week's...
Feature These 5+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (Dec 22-25)
It's Christttmaaas!
Welcome to your weekly Xbox roundup! We're heading into the quietest week of the year for new releases (due to it being Christmas and all), but we've still got a couple of big titles on the way. Here's what's coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One this week: New Xbox Releases (Dec 22-25): Optimised for Xbox Series X|S...
Talking Point What January 2021 Xbox Games With Gold Do You Want?
Will the New Year bring us something special?
Your New Year present is soon to arrive - another selection of Xbox Games with Gold titles! The month of December has seen The Raven Remastered, Bleed 2, Saints Row: Gat out of Hell and Stacking all given away for free for Xbox Live Gold subscribers, and another four games will soon be on the way. If...
Reaction After Cyberpunk 2077, Halo Infinite's Delay Feels Like A Relief
It could have been a sticky situation for Xbox
Cast your mind back to August, and you'll undoubtedly remember when 343 Industries dropped the bombshell that Halo Infinite would no longer be releasing alongside the Xbox Series X, and instead would be delayed until 2021 "to ensure the team has adequate time to deliver a Halo game experience that meets...
Pick One Which Of These Halo Xbox 360 Games Was Your Favourite?
Remember, you can only pick one!
It's time for another round of Pick One! This week, with 343 Industries announcing that Halo's Xbox 360 games will be discontinuing their online services next year, we're taking a look back at those classic titles. There were seven games released for the Xbox 360 in all from 2007 to 2014, and now the majority live...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (Dec 19th)
Feeling festive yet?
Welcome to the weekend! We're fast approaching Christmas, so things are quietening down in the world of Xbox over the next week or so, but there's still plenty to enjoy over the next few days including a massive batch of new Game Pass titles, three more Free Play Days games and over 800 discounts as part of the
Deals All 25+ Xbox 360 Games In The Xbox Countdown Sale 2020
Grab some backwards compatible classics
The Xbox Countdown Winter Sale 2020 is here! This year's sale features discounts on over 800 games, bundles and add-ons, available from Friday, December 18th through Sunday, January 3rd. In this roundup, we've highlighted every single Xbox 360 game (there aren't any OG Xbox games!) included in the Countdown...
Deals The Best Bargains In The Xbox Countdown Sale 2020
Fantastic games at low, low prices
The Xbox Countdown Winter Sale 2020 is here! This year's sale features discounts on over 800 games, bundles and add-ons, available from Friday, December 18th through Sunday, January 3rd. In this roundup, we've highlighted some of the best bargains available for low, low prices in the Countdown Sale. This is far...
Feature Xbox Countdown Sale 2020 Now Live, 800+ Games Discounted
Prepare to spend a lot of money this Christmas
The Xbox Countdown Winter Sale 2020 is here! This year's sale features discounts on over 800 games, bundles and add-ons, available from Friday, December 18th through Sunday, January 3rd. You'll find the official Xbox Countdown Sale 2020 roundup over at Xbox Wire courtesy of Major Nelson, and we've...
Deals Over 90 Games Discounted In This Week's Xbox Sale (Dec 15-22)
The latest batch of offers
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! We've got your standard Deals with Gold and Spotlight offerings this week, along with a Publisher Sale - spanning just under 100 games in all. Don't forget that Microsoft also tends to host an end-of-year Countdown Sale on the Xbox Store (we're anticipating we'll see it very...
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (Dec 15-18)
Confront a deadly new predator in Gears 5
Welcome to your weekly Xbox roundup! It's a pretty quiet one for new releases over the next few days, but we've still got loads of Game Pass titles on the way, including a single-player expansion for Gears 5! Here's what's coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One this week: New Xbox Releases (Dec 1-4):...
Pick One Which Of These Xbox Elder Scrolls Games Is Your Favourite?
Remember, you can only pick one!
It's time for another round of Pick One! This week, to celebrate The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim being added to Xbox Game Pass on December 15th, we're looking back at the history of Elder Scrolls games on Xbox. There have famously only been a few of these dating back to 2002, but they're all highly beloved, and soon...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (Dec 12th)
Spending a few days in Night City?
Welcome to the weekend! Many of us will probably be spending a lot of time with the newly released Cyberpunk 2077 over the next few days, but if you're looking for something else, we've got a bunch of new Xbox Game Pass additions, three more Free Play Days titles and a
Deals Xbox Game Awards 2020 Sale Now Live, 100+ Games Discounted
Packed with plenty of Xbox Series X|S offers
The Xbox Game Awards 2020 sale is here! To celebrate the industry show taking place on December 10th, Xbox has discounted over 100 games, bundles and add-ons for the next few days until Sunday, December 13th. We've highlighted just a select few of the most notable deals in the table below, and you'll...
Deals Over 150 Games Discounted In This Week's Xbox Sale (Dec 8-15)
The latest batch of offers
Update: Xbox is also now running a Game Awards 2020 Sale until December 13th, featuring discounts on hundreds of additional games. You'll find a roundup of included offers below. Deals: Xbox Game Awards 2020 Sale Now Live, 100+ Games Discounted Original story: It's time for another set of we
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (Dec 8-11)
It's time to take a trip to Night City
Welcome to your weekly Xbox roundup! The big release over the next few days is obviously CD Projekt Red's Cyberpunk 2077, but we've also got loads of Game Pass titles on the way as well! It's going to be a busy one... Here's what's coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One over the next few days: New Xbox...
Hardware Review Razer Kaira Pro Wireless Headset For Xbox Series X - Sleek, Stylish & Comfortable
Another fantastic Xbox Series X headset
Razer steps confidently into the next-gen arena with its Kaira wireless headset range, ditching the rather in-your-face deep sea predator-esque naming conventions of the Kraken, Thresher and Hammerhead console offerings in favour of a much more relaxed branding that marries well with a sleek, light and almost...
Pick One Which Of These Remedy Xbox Games Is Your Favourite?
Remember, you can only pick one!
It's time for another round of Pick One! This week, to celebrate the recent addition of Control as part of Xbox Game Pass, we're looking back at the history of Remedy developed games on Xbox. Remedy Entertainment has been making games for Xbox consoles ever since the original Max Payne back in 2001, but which is...
Feature What Will Xbox Reveal At The Game Awards 2020?
Here are some of our predictions
The Game Awards 2020 is right around the corner, taking place next week on Thursday, December 10th at 6:30pm EST / 11:30PM GMT, and once again, it looks like Xbox is set to be in attendance for the (virtual) event this year. Xbox boss Phil Spencer dropped a bombshell at The Game Awards 2019 by revealing the Xbox...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (Dec 5th)
We're spending it with some Gods and Monsters
Welcome to the weekend! There are lots of new Xbox Game Pass additions for you to check out over the weekend, with no less than ten games added over the past few days, as well as a batch of Free Play Days titles and the usual array of discounts via the Deals with Gold and Spotlight sales. Busy, busy!...
Feature 5 Reasons To Check Out Dragon Quest XI S With Xbox Game Pass This Week
A wonderful upcoming addition to the service
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition is a bit of a mouthful, but when it hits Xbox Game Pass later this week on December 4, it'll show why its earned that title. It's been a long road, but the series is making the jump to Xbox systems and delivering one of the best entries to...
Deals Over 50 Games Discounted In This Week's Xbox Sale (Dec 1-8)
The Black Friday sale ends this week as well
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! We've got your standard Deals with Gold and Spotlight offerings this week, but keep in mind there's still a massive Black Friday Game Sale currently ongoing until December 3rd as well. We've highlighted a few of the most notable Xbox games offers in this...
Feature These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (Dec 1-4)
Update: Anyone fancy some more Game Pass titles?
Welcome to your weekly Xbox roundup! We've got a few 'Optimised for Xbox Series X' titles heading our way over the next few days, as well as some previously announced and newly announced Xbox Game Pass games! New Xbox Releases (Dec 1-4): Optimised for Xbox Series X|S Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six...
Pick One Which Is Your Favourite Xbox Grand Theft Auto Game?
Remember, you can only pick one!
It's time for another round of Pick One! This week, we're finally looking back at the rich history of the Grand Theft Auto series on Xbox, Xbox 360 and Xbox One, which started all the way back in 2003. GTA titles have always been highly rated, but which is your favourite game? Remember, you can only pick one! Let's...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (Nov 28th)
Bought anything in the Black Friday sale?
Welcome to the weekend! It hasn't been the busiest week for Xbox Game Pass additions or Free Play Days titles, but there's still plenty to get stuck into over the next few days - and don't forget the massive Xbox Black Friday Game Sale ends on December 3rd, so take advantage of those discounts while you can!...
Poll Which Xbox Series X Launch Game Is Your Favourite So Far?
What have you been enjoying the most?
Now that the dust has settled slightly on the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S launch, now seems an appropriate time to look at the past few weeks and the games we've all been playing so far. We've been treated to a fantastic selection of titles, from Assassin's Creed Valhalla to Yakuza: Like a Dragon, along...
Deals Xbox Black Friday Sale Now Live, 700+ Games Discounted
Packed with huge offers!
Original Story (Thu 19th Nov): The Xbox Black Friday Sale 2020 is here! This year's sale features discounts on over 700 games, bundles and add-ons, available for 14 days until Thursday, December 3rd. We've highlighted just a very select few of the most notable deals in the table below. Xbox Live's Major Nelson has also...
Roundup Here's What Games Are Coming To Xbox In December 2020
It's Cyberpunk time, folks!
It's the most wonderful time of the year! What, Christmas? No, the release of Cyberpunk 2077! December 2020 is upon us, and that means CD Projekt Red's epic is finally dropping after months of delays and years of anticipation, alongside a selection of exciting titles for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. We'll be updating...
Hardware Review Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 2 For Xbox Series X - An Excellent Mid-Range Headset
Turtle Power!
Turtle Beach arrives on Xbox Series X/S with an updated version of its hugely popular Stealth 700 wireless headset that makes some excellent changes to its predecessor, with much-improved battery life, slick new design and super-comfortable cups, resulting in a superb mid-range offering that improves in key areas whilst ushering in a...
Poll Are You Happy With December 2020's Xbox Games With Gold?
Give us your thoughts
Microsoft has officially announced December 2020's Xbox Games with Gold, giving us a look at four more games we'll be able to play at no extra charge with our Gold memberships next month. In case you missed it, the games are classic whodunit adventure The Raven Remastered, fast-paced arcade action game Bleed 2, the Xbox 360...
Poll Two Weeks On, Are You Happy With Your Xbox Series X|S?
How do you feel about it so far?
It might not seem like it, but it's already been two full weeks since the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S officially launched back on November 10th, and hopefully by now you've been able to get one if you wanted one. Both systems are still very much in their launch phases, with few games released so far beyond the...
Deals Over 50 Games Added To This Week's Xbox Sale (Nov 24 - Dec 1)
Don't forget about the massive Black Friday sale as well
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! We've got your standard Deals with Gold and Spotlight offerings this week, but keep in mind there's also a massive Black Friday Game Sale currently ongoing until December 3rd as well. We've highlighted a few of the most notable Xbox games offers...
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (Nov 23-27)
"Save the world from an invasion of cosmic horrors"
Welcome to your weekly Xbox roundup! There's unfortunately nothing to get excited about in the way of AAA games over the next few days, but there are still plenty of intriguing indies making their way to the Xbox Store... New Xbox Releases (Nov 23-27): Optimised for Xbox Series X|S Tesla...
Deals All 25+ OG Xbox, Xbox 360 Games In The Xbox Black Friday Sale
Grab some backwards compatible classics
The Xbox Black Friday Sale 2020 is here! This year's sale features discounts on over 700 games, bundles and add-ons - including for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S - available for 14 days until Thursday, December 3rd. In this deals list, we've highlighted every single *backwards compatible* original Xbox and...
Feature Celebrating The 15th Anniversary Of The Xbox 360
Looking back at its 2005 launch
It was this time last week that we celebrated the 19th anniversary of the very original Xbox, and today is the turn of the Xbox 360 and Xbox One, which are turning 15-years-old and seven-years-old respectively. It's a particularly big birthday for the Xbox 360, so that's what we're focusing on today - and...
Talking Point What December 2020 Xbox Games With Gold Do You Want?
What presents have you got for us Microsoft?
Guess what?! It's nearly time again for another set of Xbox Games with Gold titles. The month of November has seen Aragami: Shadow Edition, Swimsanity!, Full Spectrum Warrior and LEGO Indiana Jones all given away for free for Xbox Live Gold subscribers, and another four games will soon be on the way. If...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (Nov 21st)
We're loving Yakuza: Like a Dragon on Series X
Welcome to the weekend! There's plenty to get stuck into this weekend regardless of whether you're on Xbox One, Xbox Series S or Xbox Series X, with another batch of new Xbox Game Pass titles, three Free Play Days titles for Xbox Live Gold members, and a ridiculously huge
Deals Best Bargains Under £10 / $15 In The Xbox Black Friday Sale 2020
Grab yourself a great discount
The Xbox Black Friday Sale 2020 is here! This year's sale features discounts on over 700 games, bundles and add-ons - including for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S - available for 14 days until Thursday, December 3rd. Everyone likes a bargain, so in this list, we've highlighted a huge selection of games that are...
Deals All 15+ Xbox Series X Games In The Xbox Black Friday Sale 2020
Optimised for the next generation
The Xbox Black Friday Sale 2020 is here! This year's sale features discounts on over 700 games, bundles and add-ons - including for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S - available for 14 days until Thursday, December 3rd. Below, we've highlighted all the games that are specifically "optimised" for the new consoles in...
Feature 10 Things Xbox Series X Does That PS5 Doesn't
The little things matter...
Considering the disastrous launch of the Xbox One back in 2013, we think Microsoft has really has knocked it out of the park with the Xbox Series X, and in our humble opinion, it's got a few tricks up its sleeve which puts it a few steps ahead of the PlayStation 5. We've put our thinking caps on and here are 10 things...
Hands On Seagate SSD 1TB Storage Card Is A Great Expansion For Xbox Series X
Faster than fast, quicker than quick
After spending 24 hours with the Seagate SSD Expansion Storage Card, it's clear it was built with the Xbox Series X|S in mind. It's speedy, accessible and adorable with its minute size, making for an excellent choice for anyone who is already clutching for space on their next-gen system. Immediately off the bat...
Deals Over 150 Games Discounted In This Week's Xbox Sale (Nov 17-24)
Including some temporary Bandai Namco offers
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! We've got your standard Deals with Gold and Spotlight offerings this week, but there's also a temporary Bandai Namco Publisher Sale ongoing until November 19th. We've highlighted a few of the most notable Xbox games offers in this week's current sale below,...
Talking Point Which Back Compat Games Have Been Improved The Most By The Xbox Series X?
What has that added power done for your favourite games?
One of the big features of the Xbox Series X (and Xbox Series S) is the ability to play over 3000 classic Xbox games from across three generations of the platform, spanning Xbox, Xbox 360 and Xbox One. The vast majority of these simply run as they always did, albeit with improvements such as...
Feature These 15+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (Nov 17-20)
Get your trigger finger ready
Serious Sam Collection (Nov 17) Welcome to your weekly Xbox roundup! We're sticking with a new format now that the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S are with us, so the following breakdown is for games optimised for Xbox Series X|S, followed by Xbox One titles, and then finally games currently announced for Xbox Game...