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Talking Point As Bethesda Teases Starfield DLC, What Do You Want From The Xbox RPG In Year 3?
It could be an interesting year ahead...
In recent months, we've heard lots of rumour and speculation about what's next for Starfield - some from Bethesda itself and some from other sources. We've yet to see any official DLC 2 announcement, but now, the Xbox dev has posted a clip celebrating the game's second anniversary - and it
Talking Point So, Is Hollow Knight: Silksong Worth The Hype On Xbox Game Pass?
Eight years in the making
After years and years of waiting, Team Cherry's Hollow Knight: Silksong graced Xbox Game Pass this past week - and with an initial lack of pre-launch reviews out there, we've been keeping tabs on what players think via user ratings and social media impressions. Now though, we want to know what the Pure Xbox re
Feature These 30+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (September 8-12)
Including a massive new AAA release!
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for September 8-12! We've got a massive new AAA release on the way in Borderlands 4 on Friday, while other highlights include NHL 26, Bubsy in: The Puurfect Collection and more - plus the
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 6-7)
Pulling off some silky moves?
Welcome to your first weekend of September! We've had a few more Xbox Game Pass drops in the last few days, including the much-anticipated Hollow Knight: Silksong, which we reckon a good few of you will be checking out this weekend... Here's what we're playing over the next few days: Ben Kerry, Staff Writer: Hollow...
Poll Are You Buying Borderlands 4 Next Week?
We're just a few days away
Can you believe Borderlands 4 is finally almost here?! Yes, the latest entry in the series officially arrives for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on September 12th, and pre-orders have been available on the Microsoft Store for a while - starting at £69.99 / $69.99 for the standard version. If you haven't been keeping...
Feature Pure Xbox Reader Survey 2025
Gotta answer 'em all!
It's that time of year again folks. We would love to ask you some questions and would greatly appreciate it if you could take the time to respond to our anonymous survey. Why is this important to us? Our websites survive mainly due to those who choose to advertise their games on our websites. Advertisers typically (and...
Talking Point Next Month Is A Big One For Xbox Game Studios, And We're Here For It
Multiple first-party games in one month!
On the back of the Xbox Games Showcase in June, we reminded you fine folks that Microsoft has three first-party games launching within 12 days of each other this year - and that time is almost upon us! Yep, those three games all land next month, with Xbox preparing for a busy October for its first-party...
Talking Point If You've Played It, What Do You Think Of The Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Playtest?
Just a few hours left to go!
As we mentioned last week, there's been a free playtest on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S (along with other platforms) for the upcoming Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds over the past few days, and it's actually not finished just yet. If you still haven't had a chance to check it out, you can grab the Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds...
Feature All New Games Coming To Xbox In September 2025
Release dates for every September Xbox launch
Welcome to our roundup of all new Xbox games coming out in September 2025! Below, we've listed every Xbox game with a September 2025 release date, including all confirmed Xbox Game Pass titles for September 2025 so far. If you're interested in what other new Xbox games are scheduled for the rest of the...
Talking Point What Are Your First Impressions Of Gears Reloaded On Xbox Game Pass?
Having a good time with it so far?
It's been a long time coming, but Gears is officially back, with Gears of War: Reloaded out now and available on Xbox Game Pass. This is The Coalition's second take on a Gears of War remaster, and it brings lots of modern touches like HDR support, 120FPS gameplay, crossplay capabilities and all the rest of it. As...
Feature These 30+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (September 1-5)
Including a massive Game Pass title!
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for September 1-5! We've got an absolutely stacked lineup of games coming out over the next few days, including some major releases such as Hell is Us, Cronos: The New Dawn and NBA 2K26. And of course, don't forget about
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 30-31)
Are you Helldiving or Reloading?
It's time for another weekend! In the run up to our final one in August, multiple big games have dropped including some fresh Xbox Game Pass additions - so there's plenty to be going at over the next few days. Here's what we're playing over at PX HQ this weekend: Ben Kerry, Staff Writer: As you'd probably guess by...
Pick One What Was Your Favourite Xbox Game Pass Addition In August 2025?
It's got to be Gears, right? Or has it?
Another month is about to come to an end, so it's time to look back on the list of Xbox Game Pass titles we've received throughout August 2025, and we'd say it's been a pretty excellent month for the service overall! Gears of War: Reloaded stands above the rest as the most important Xbox Game Pass addition of...
Talking Point What Do You Want To See From Xbox At Tokyo Game Show Next Month?
Forza Horizon 6 will reportedly be there...
With Gamescom 2025 now fully behind us, we turn our attention to Tokyo Game Show, which this year takes place at the tail end of September. We've already heard reports that Forza Horizon 6 could potentially be revealed there in a massive shakeup of series tradition, but what else do you want to see from...
Talking Point It's Not On Xbox Game Pass, So Will You Be Buying The Indiana Jones DLC?
It's out next week!
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle had a pretty successful Xbox Game Pass launch back at the tail end of last year, and now developer MachineGames is preparing to drop a big expansion for the game in September 2025. Yep, 'The Order of Giants' is out next week, and we want to know if you'r
Poll If You Bought It, What Do You Think Of Helldivers 2 So Far?
Liking the Xbox version?
It's now been a couple of days since Helldivers 2 made its grand debut on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, and although the Top Paid Xbox charts have yet to update, we're sure it'll be hitting the number 1 spot when that happens. After all, we've already seen the game spiking massively in terms of its player count since t
Talking Point Are You Looking Forward To This Week's Big Xbox X PlayStation Crossover?
It's almost unbelievable!
Two years ago, Xbox and PlayStation were very much closed-off gaming ecosystems. Yes, you had Microsoft releasing the likes of Minecraft and its various spin-offs on Sony systems, while MLB The Show on Xbox had become a thing in recent years - but for the most part, Xbox was Xbox and PlayStation was PlayStation. Well, not...
Talking Point Has This Week's ROG Xbox Ally News Sold You On The New Handheld?
Or do you need more convincing?
The last few months have been filled with reports, news and ultimately, anticipation for the ROG Xbox Ally - as Microsoft prepares to launch its partner handheld device with manufacturer ASUS. This week, a lot of that information has become more concrete — official pricing aside — as the teams show off the device...
Feature These 30+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (August 25-29)
Including two big Game Pass titles!
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for August 25-29! We've got a stacked list of new releases on Xbox over the next few days, including the likes of Helldivers 2, Gears of War: Reloaded, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, NBA 2K25's early access period for the premium editions, and so much more! Here's what's...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 23-24)
A Gamescom shadow drop, perhaps?
Welcome to another weekend on Xbox! It's a bank holiday one over here in the UK, which means a fair few of us will get an extra day of gaming. Nothing like a three-day weekend to relax after all the Gamescom shenanigans! Here's what we're getting stuck into over the next few days: Ben Kerry, Staff Writer: Once I...
Poll With 'Reloaded' On The Horizon, How Many Times Have You Completed Gears Of War 1?
The campaign, that is
Gears of War: Reloaded is finally almost here! The new remaster of the original Gears will be with us on August 26th (next Tuesday), and we're curious to find out whether you'll be playing through the campaign for the first time ever, the second or third time ever, or perhaps even the tenth time, twentieth time, thirtieth...
Opinion Delta Force Is Solid On Xbox, But Another Upcoming FPS Runs Rings Around It
I miss you already, BF6
So, free-to-play shooter Delta Force has been out on console for a few days now - and while I haven't put enough time into it yet for a full Xbox review, I just want to get this out there in the here and now. Every time I play it I can't stop thinking about playing Battlefield 6 instead. I know, I know - one's a free-to-play...
Poll How Would You Grade Gamescom Opening Night Live 2025?
Give us your verdict
The dust is now beginning to settle on Gamescom Opening Night Live 2025! If you haven't had a chance to watch it yet, you can catch the full thing over at our live coverage page, and we've also provided an extensive recap of everything (Xbox-related) that happened as part of the show. So, all things considered, what grade...
Feature Seven Xbox-Related Events To Look Out For At Gamescom 2025
A fun few days of showcases
We've got a busy week ahead of us! Gamecom 2025 is taking place in Germany, and we've got loads of exciting showcases to look forward to as part of it - including a couple of Xbox broadcasts on Wednesday and Thursday. So, down below, we've picked out the must-see Gamescom 2025 events over the next few days, as well as a...
Talking Point What Are Your Plans For Gamescom 2025?
Watch party?
Next week, Europe's biggest gaming convention arrives in the form of Gamescom 2025 - with this year's show set to be one of the most expansive yet. Dozens of companies are confirmed to be attending the event, with in-person hands-on sessions being joined by plenty of livestream showcases - making this another busy week in the gaming...
Feature These 30+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (August 18-22)
Including two massive new releases!
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for August 18-22! As mentioned in the subheading, we've got two massive new releases next week in the form of Black Myth: Wukong and the free-to-play shooter Delta Force, but there's plenty of other good stuff on the way as well (like Shantae Advance and the game in the thumbnail...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 16-17)
More Battlefield 6?
Welcome to another weekend on Xbox! There's plenty to be going at over the next few days, including another round of the Battlefield 6 Beta - free for all players on the platform. Here's what we're playing this weekend: Ben Kerry, Staff Writer: As we've just mentioned, I'll be playing some more Battlefield 6 this weekend for...
Poll Should The Next Xbox Controller Support AA Batteries Again?
It's been a controversial topic over the years
We've just been looking over some old Pure Xbox content this afternoon from when the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S were first released, and it had totally slipped our minds how the use of AA batteries was a big talking point back then. If we go back to March 2020 - which is when Pure Xbox relaunched...
Talking Point Will The ROG Xbox Ally Be Your First 'Handheld Gaming PC'?
If you're buying one, that is
With this week's Amazon leak providing our latest look at the ROG Xbox Ally, we're creeping ever closer to this thing potentially dominating the conversation at Gamescom 2025 - at least when it comes to Xbox news. The device is confirmed for both the show floor and Xbox's first livestream broadcast, and ahead of all the...
Poll Will You Be Buying Black Myth: Wukong On Xbox Next Week?
It's finally almost time
The biggest Xbox release of next week is arguably Black Myth: Wukong - the long-awaited version for Series X and Series S that originally was supposed to arrive last August, but now is coming to us on August 20th, 2025. We're finally almost there, then, and it's surely going to be worth the wait! This is a game that won...
Talking Point What Should Xbox Do To Celebrate Its 25th Anniversary Next Year?
It's going to be a big 2026
How are we just four months from the end of 2025?! This year feels like it's barely started, and yet we're already looking ahead to what next year will bring us - and that's because we'll be celebrating the 25th anniversary of Xbox! Yes, November 2026 will mark 25 years since the original Xbox console was first released,...
Talking Point What Are You Hoping To See At Gamescom 2025?
It's literally happening next week!
It might not feel like it, but we've got another major gaming event taking place next week! Yes, Gamescom 2025 is around the corner, and it'll be highlighted by a special Gamescom Opening Night Live event taking place on August 19th. This has a very similar format to the Summer Game Fest Showcase that we saw in...
Talking Point Is Forza Horizon About To Become Xbox's Main Forza Franchise?
The future of Motorsport is in doubt
Last week, some of the Xbox community started taking note of how quiet Forza Motorsport had been on social media since Microsoft's recent layoffs, which the Xbox developer swiftly responded to with reassurances that both Forza Motorsport and For
Talking Point Are You Playing Assassin's Creed Mirage On Xbox Game Pass?
If so, what do you think?
Getting on for two years after its launch, Microsoft has brought Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Mirage to Xbox Game Pass this week, with the 2023 series entry now joining the likes of Assassin's Creed Valhalla on the service. So, now that it's finally here, have you been playing AC's fairly recent back-to-basics effort? AC...
Feature These 30+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (August 11-15)
Including three new Game Pass titles!
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for August 11-15! We've got some very interesting new indie releases on the way over the next few days including the likes of Echoes of the End and Bendy: Lone Wolf, while Xbox Game Pass is treating us to three games - highlighted by the "Enhanced" version of Hellblade 2!...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 9-10)
Taking to the battlefield?
We're at another weekend, folks! It's been a busy week, with Microsoft delivering another Xbox Game Pass roundup a few days ago. We may still be waiting on August's biggest Xbox and Game Pass drops, but there's still plenty to be going at on the platform this weekend. Here's what we're playing over
Pick One What's Your Favourite Battlefield Game On Xbox?
Remember, you can only pick one!
It's been a long time since we did a "Pick One" feature here at Pure Xbox, and with the Battlefield 6 beta likely to prove the main attraction on Xbox this weekend, it's about time we asked you for your favourite game in the series! <related ids="186029"> Actually, we did do this once - all the way back in...
Talking Point So, Are You Buying Mafia: The Old Country On Xbox At Its $50 Price Point?
A reasonably priced affair
The Mafia series makes its grand return this week in the form of Mafia: The Old Country; Hangar 13's upcoming prequel that takes us back to 1900s Sicily. Publisher 2K has made a bold decision to price this one at just $50 at launch — including for Xbox Series X|S — which leaves us with one question. Is the game's...
Pick One What Was Your Favourite Xbox Game Pass Addition In July 2025?
RoboCop? Grounded 2? THPS? Tell us!
We're just about to get properly started with Xbox Game Pass in August 2025, so this marks our last chance to look back on the past few weeks for the service - a month that included two Xbox first-party releases as part of the lineup! Those two games were Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 and Grounded 2, both of which...
Talking Point Should Xbox Bring Back Limited Edition Consoles?
Does it tempt you to double dip?
Throughout the Xbox 360 and Xbox One eras, Microsoft was prolific when it came to limited edition consoles. Pretty much every major release from Xbox Game Studios would have an epic console to pair with it - from the likes of Halo 3 way back in 2007 right through to Gears 5 the year before Xbox Series X came out...
Talking Point What Are Your First Impressions Of Grounded 2 On Xbox Game Pass?
How are you finding Obsidian's new sequel?
Obsidian is having some year, eh? After the release of Avowed back in February, the team has now delivered Grounded 2 here on Xbox Game Pass - before its sci-fi sequel The Outer Worlds 2 then lands in October. So, what do you make of the studio's second major release of 2025 so far? Of course, Grounded 2...
Feature These 30+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (August 4-8)
Including a new Mafia game!
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for August 4-8! The next few days are looking very busy for new indie releases, while we've also got the major arrivals of Mafia: The Old Country and Madden 26's free trial on Game Pass Ultimate! Here's what's coming to Xbox next week: New Xbox Releases (August 4-8): Dark Steel...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 2-3)
Hopping into your digital gardens?
Welcome to another weekend! We're now officially into August 2025, which means the early access release of Obsidian's Grounded 2 has come and gone - day one on Xbox Game Pass of course. We'd wager some of you folks are probably trying that one out this weekend! Here's what we're dipping into over the next few...
Opinion This Month On Xbox Is Stacked, Including A Few First-Party Treats
A quiet summer? Not a chance!
We've now ticked over to the month of August, which at one time would have meant the final 'quiet' period before the gaming calendar really kicked into gear later in the year. In recent times, though, new releases seem to be coming thick and fast pretty much every month - and this one is absolutely no different!...
Talking Point Battlefield 6 Or Black Ops 7, Which Xbox FPS Are You Looking Forward To Most?
The boys are back in town
Seriously, what year is it?! It's been a good while now since Battlefield and Call of Duty have gone head-to-head, with the latter having a free run of things as of late when it comes this age-old FPS battle. In 2025 though, the boys are back in town - as Battlefield 6 and Black Ops 7 are pitted against each other later...
Talking Point It's Been A Year Since Microsoft Closed The Xbox 360 Store
Goodnight sweet prince
Can you believe that it's been more than a year since Microsoft shut down the old Xbox 360 store? Well, you better believe it! Yep, Team Green closed the curtains on the Xbox 360 storefront on July 29th, 2024; just over a year ago now as we look back here in 2025. We must admit, we do miss the 360 days quite a lot. OK, the...
Feature All New Xbox Games Coming Out In August 2025
Release dates for every August Xbox launch
Welcome to our roundup of all new Xbox games coming out in August 2025! Below, we've listed every Xbox game with an August 2025 release date, including all confirmed Xbox Game Pass titles for August 2025 so far. If you're interested in what other new Xbox games are scheduled for the rest of the year, we've...
Talking Point Are You Still Hyped For Hollow Knight: Silksong On Xbox Game Pass?
It's going to be playable at Gamescom 2025!
Well, there we have it. After what feels like an age of delays and subsequent teases, Hollow Knight: Silksong is finally re-emerging next month. Yep, Team Cherry is bringing its much-anticipated Hollow Knight follow-up to Xbox's Gamescom booth in August - including a showcase during one of Microsoft's...
Talking Point So, What Other PS5 Games Do You Want To See Come To Xbox?
Sony is looking at more Xbox ports after HD2
Over the weekend, a new Sony job listing that mentioned bringing more PS5 games to other platforms — including Xbox — spread like wildfire. At the time, we were away from our desks, briskly unaware of all the meltdowns and speculation that of course followed. The TL;DR of this news is that basically,...
Poll What Are Your First Impressions Of Wuchang: Fallen Feathers On Xbox Game Pass?
Are you getting on with the brand-new soulslike?
Undoubtedly, the Xbox Game Pass release getting the most attention last week was Wuchang: Fallen Feathers - with the brand-new soulslike already off to a blinder on Steam. Despite some early performance issues the title has been very popular, and with
