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Feature Six Things We Want To See From Forza Horizon 6 And Its Japan Setting
Our early wishlist for FH6!
Forza Horizon 6 is real, and the franchise is finally heading to Japan after years of fan outcry for the Asian nation to feature in the series. Truth be told, we've been happy with most of Horizon's location choices so far, but Japan is pretty exciting, so we're looking forward to heading East and cruising around with our...
Roundup All The Reveals From The Xbox Showcase At Tokyo Game Show 2025
Missed the event? Here's a recap
Weren't able to catch the Xbox showcase at Tokyo Game Show 2025 earlier today? No worries! You can always go back and watch the on-demand version for yourself, which you'll find elsewhere on Pure Xbox. If you don't want to watch it all the way through, we've also detailed all the important reveals in this article...
Poll How Would You Grade Xbox's Tokyo Game Show 2025 Event?
Give us your verdict
The dust is now beginning to settle on the Xbox showcase at Tokyo Game Show 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 a recap of everything that happened as part of the show. <related ids="188325"> So, all things considered,...
Feature Seven Xbox-Related Showcases To Look Out For At Tokyo Game Show 2025
A busy few days ahead of us
Welcome to Tokyo Game Show week! It's set to be a very busy few days of reveals, with multiple companies choosing to host showcases up until Sunday, and that includes the usual Xbox Tokyo Game Show broadcast as well. It's very difficult to find an overview of everything that's happening this week, so we've picked out...
Poll Are You Buying Silent Hill F Next Week?
The series returns to Xbox!
It's almost time for Silent Hill to return to Xbox! Yep, Konami's upcoming Silent Hill f is the first series entry to grace Xbox in some time - and based on
Feature These 40+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (September 22-26)
Including four Game Pass titles
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for September 22-26! We've got another busy few days ahead of us, with the likes of Silent Hill f, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds and EA Sports FC 26 all launching on Xbox, along with plenty of
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 20-21)
Going beast mode?
Welcome to another weekend! It's past mid-September now, which means the big releases are really kicking into gear - including Dying Light: The Beast which just landed on Xbox a few days ago! Some of you may be getting stuck into that one, but here's what we're playing this weekend: Ben Kerry, Staff Writer: I've gotta admit, I'm...
Talking Point What Are Your Plans For Tokyo Game Show Next Week?
Getting up early to watch?
As we approach Tokyo Game Show 2025 next week, we're getting pretty excited by what Xbox might show off this year. Microsoft's presence at the event has been steadily growing in recent times, and all rumours are pointing towards the team making one of its biggest TGS reveals ever this year. <related ids="188113">...
Opinion The Value Proposition Of Xbox Series S Is Better Than Ever In 2025
I should know, I just bought one...
Ever since Nintendo formally announced the Switch 2 earlier in the year, I'd convinced myself I was going to buy one. The hardware looks a good step forward, third-party support on Switch 1 was great, and I don't know... who doesn't love a new toy to mess around with, right? The thing is though, I've not really...
Poll Are You Buying Dying Light: The Beast On Xbox This Week?
The next Dying Light is upon us
Folks, a new Dying Light game is coming to Xbox very soon. Sure, some of you may be well aware of this, but it does feel like the game is flying under the radar a bit - and we're curious to know how many of you plan on actually buying Dying Light: The Beast later in the week. What started out as a DLC for Dying Light...
Feature These 40+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (September 15-19)
Including three new Game Pass titles!
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for September 15-19! The big release of the next few days is undoubtedly Dying Light: The Beast, but we've also got loads of other indie game launches that look excellent, along with three new Xbox Game Pass titles and a special early access trial for EA Sports FC 26. Oh, and...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 13-14)
Exploring the borderlands?
Welcome to another weekend! We're well into September now, which means the big releases are starting to kick into gear on Xbox - with Gearbox's Borderlands 4 being the big one this past week. Here's what we're playing over the next few days: Ben Kerry, Staff Writer: Despite some great reviews so far, Borderlands 4...
Talking Point Are You Going To Be Trying EA's Free Skate Reboot On Xbox Next Week?
It's gotta be worth a try, right?
Right, so, we don't want to scare any of y'all into thinking about how quickly time can fly by, but EA first announced 'Skate 4' more than five years ago. Yep, we covered that news right here at Pure Xbox in June 2020, with the mega-publisher then confirming plans to make a sequel to Skate 3. Of co
Opinion Far Cry Should Double Down On What Made It Great, Not Become Another Live Service
Not another one...
During my time at Pure Xbox, I've been unapologetic in how much I like the Far Cry series - Far Cry 3 is one of my favourite games ever, and the few sequels that followed were very good fun too. Today though, new information coming out of Ubisoft suggests that the franchise will "push multiplayer" in future, and that approach has...
Talking Point What Do You Think Of Destiny 2's New Star Wars-Inspired Expansion?
It's now available to pre-order on the Xbox Store
This week, Bungie properly unveiled the new Destiny 2: Renegades expansion that's launching on December 2nd, and it's now officially available to pre-order on the Xbox Store at a price of £34.99 / $39.99. Interestingly, Destiny 2: Renegades is inspired by Star Wars, featuring "themes and elements...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Dragon Age: The Veilguard On Xbox Game Pass?
You enjoying it so far?
Back at the tail-end of August, we were treated to Dragon Age: The Veilguard on Xbox Game Pass - a title that initially received great reviews on Metacritic, but has since received very mixed feedback from fans of the series. In other words, some really like this game and others really don't! Here at Pure Xbox at least, it...
Feature 15 Xbox Indie Games That Should Be On Your Radar In September 2025
Not to mention all the rest!
We're already a third of the way into September (how did that happen?!), but considering there are so many games coming out on Xbox this month, it's far too easy to overlook all the amazing indie titles that are in the mix. Here at Pure Xbox, you've seen us trying to highlight a few of them already - games like Bad...
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
