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Deals Over 300 Games, Bundles & Add-Ons In This Week's Xbox Sale
Extra discounts for Xbox Live Gold members
There are hundreds of discounts available on Xbox this week despite the looming presence of the Xbox Summer Sale, which is seemingly set to begin very soon. In addition to the usual Deals with Gold and Spotlight offers, there's a Capcom Publisher Sale and Double Discount Sale featuring extra savings for...
Pick One Which Of These Ubisoft Games Are You Most Excited For?
Assassin's Creed, Far Cry or Watch Dogs?
Pick One on a Monday? What madness is this?! Well, with Ubisoft Forward taking place last night, we thought we'd pick out three upcoming Xbox One/Series X games that received release dates during the event to see which you're most interested in at this point. Remember, you can only pick one! Let's take a...
Feature These 15+ Games Are Coming To Xbox One This Week (July 13-17)
Including a day one Games with Gold title
We've got a busy few days coming up Xbox One, with plenty of intriguing titles on the way. Rocket Arena is EA's new 3v3 shooter, Ooblets finally receives its long-awaited release via Xbox Game Preview, Superhot: Mind Control Delete is free for owners of the original game, Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus finally...
Deals Ubisoft Flash Sale Now Live On Xbox, Featuring Huge Discounts
Big sales on Assassin's Creed, Far Cry and more
Update: This week's Xbox Live sale is now also available, featuring some backwards compatible Ubisoft titles that are separate from this promotion. You'll find links to these below: All The 30+ Backwards Compatible Games In This Week's Xbox Sale Following
Roundup Here's Everything That Was Revealed During Ubisoft Forward
Missed the event? Here's a recap
Weren't able to catch Ubisoft Forward 2020 earlier today? No worries! You can always go back and watch the on-demand version for yourself, complete with a rundown of announcements over at our live blog. If you don't fancy watching it all the way through, we've also detailed all the important reveals in this article...
Poll How Would You Grade July's Ubisoft Forward Show?
What did you think?
The dust is now beginning to settle on today's Ubisoft Forward show, which gave us a look at the likes of Assassin's Creed Valhalla, Watch Dogs: Legion and Far Cry 6. If you haven't had a chance to watch it yet, you can catch the full thing over at our live blog page, and you can also check out our recap of all the reveals from...
Quiz Can You Guess Which Games Phil Spencer Is Talking About?
It's tougher than it sounds!
It's quiz time! We're doing something different this week by going back over some historical quotes from Xbox boss Phil Spencer, and we want to know if you can guess the games he's talking about based on his descriptions alone. It's tougher than you think! Let's see how well you can do...
Pick One Which Of These Would You Like Added To Xbox Game Pass?
No cheating! You can only pick one...
Ready for another round of Pick One? This week, we're focusing on Xbox Game Pass and the games you'd like to see added to Microsoft's popular Netflix-style service. We've picked out three titles below - which do you want to see included in Xbox Game Pass? Remember, you can only pick one! Let's take a look at...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 11th)
Bit of Halo in preparation for July 23rd?
The weekend starts here! There's plenty to enjoy on Xbox One this weekend, including a selection of recent Xbox Game Pass releases (Fallout 76, anyone?), another huge Xbox sale featuring discounts on over 200 games, bundles and add-ons, two Free Play Days titles and much more. Here's what we'
Poll Which Box Art Do You Prefer, Xbox Series X Or PS5?
Give us your verdict
Sony has just unveiled a first look at PlayStation 5 box art via the PlayStation Blog, while the final Xbox Series X box art appears to have already cropped up at various retailers. You can take a look at both of them in more detail below: So, now that we seemingly have the final box art for both next-gen systems, which do...
Talking Point Is It Time For Xbox Live Gold To Be Phased Out?
What do you think?
Earlier this week, industry insider Jeff Grubb highlighted Xbox Live Gold in an article on VentureBeat, explaining that he felt Microsoft might talk about the future of the service at this month's Xbox Games Showcase on July 23, and questioning whether it might be time to phase it out due to its outdated nature. And he makes a...
Guide All The Backwards Compatible Games In This Week's Xbox Sale
Xbox 360 games playable on Xbox One
This week's Xbox sale is now live, and like last week, there are quite a few backwards compatible games included in the bunch. In fact, they're all part of EA's publisher sale this time around, with the likes of the Dead Space, Mass Effect and Skate franchises all discounted over the next few days. We've...
Deals Over 200 Games, Bundles & Add-Ons In This Week's Xbox Sale
Including a Couch Co-Op Sale
Although it looks like the big Xbox Summer Sale is just around the corner, there's been no shortage of deals in this week's offering. In addition to the usual Deals with Gold and Spotlight discounts, there's a Couch Co-Op Sale and an EA Publisher Sale to take advantage of over the next few days. We've highlighted just a...
Talking Point What Do You Want To See From July's Xbox Games Showcase Event?
Let us know your wishlists
Update (Mon 6th July, 2020 15:50 BST): It's been a few weeks since we first posted this, but now the event has an official date! Let us know what games you're hoping to see later this month in the comments below. Original story (Tue 23rd Jun, 2020 19:30 BST): We're sure you know about this by now - Microsoft is hosting a...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 4th)
Playing any Xbox Game Pass games?
Welcome to the weekend! This past week saw the release of a handful of new Xbox One games, two new additions to the Xbox Game Pass library, and a massive Xbox sale including discounts on over 300 games, bundles and add-ons. Here's what we're playing over the next cou
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox One Next Week (July 7-10)
Start your engines
Next week is a fairly busy one for new Xbox One releases, including a day one Xbox Game Pass title in the form of 2D action-RPG CrossCode. There are a couple of major releases for fans of simulation racing games to look forward to as well, with both Nascar Heat 5 and Codemasters' F1 2020 making their debuts. Let's take a look at...
Guide All The Backwards Compatible Games In This Week's Xbox Sale
Xbox 360 games playable on Xbox One
This week's set of Xbox Live offers includes over 300 games, bundles and add-ons across various promotions, including a Shocktober In Summer Sale. As part of this, there are also 15 backwards compatible games on offer, including multiple Castlevania and Dead Space titles. Don't forget to check out our weekly...
Deals Over 300 Games, Bundles & Add-Ons In This Week's Xbox Sale
Including a Shocktober In Summer Sale
It's another big week for the Xbox Live sales, particularly if you're a horror fan! This week's Shocktober In Summer promotion results in some heavily discounted horror and zombie games, while a whole heap of DLC is also reduced as part of this week's Add-On sale. We've highlighted just a few of the most...
Poll Are You Happy With July 2020's Xbox Games With Gold?
Give us your thoughts
Microsoft announced July 2020's Xbox Games with Gold last week, 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 2019 rally racer WRC 8 FIA World Rally Championship, basketball beat 'em up Dunk Lords, Xbox 360 classic Saints...
Quiz How Well Do You Know The Modern Tomb Raider Games?
Test your knowledge in our quiz
It's quiz time! Ever since the reboot of Tomb Raider back in 2013, the cherished franchise has reinvented itself with a new style of gameplay, a gripping origin story and stunning visuals. But how much do you know about the three games on Xbox One? Let's find out...
Guide Here Are The 30+ Games Coming To Xbox One In July 2020
The complete list (so far)
The month of July is almost upon us, and that means another batch of brand-new Xbox One titles are on the horizon! We've picked out some of the highlights of the bunch below, and we've also included a more exhaustive list of games that are set to debut over the next few weeks. PS: We'll updating this list regularly when...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (June 27th)
Exploring Bikini Bottom?
Welcome to the weekend! As usual, it feels like we're spoilt for choice again, with multiple recent Xbox Game Pass additions to download, two Xbox Live Free Play Days titles, open betas for the likes of CrossfireX and
Pick One Which Of These Xbox Games Are You Most Excited For?
You can only pick one!
It's time for the return of Pick One! This week, we're looking ahead to some games coming to Xbox One later this year, with three-highly anticipated titles to choose from. But don't forget, you can only pick one! Let's take a look at what we're working with: Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time (Oct 2) Crash Bandicoot 4: It's...
Feature These 6 Games Are Coming To Xbox One Next Week (June 30 - July 3)
The latest batch of games
Unless something changes over the next few days, it looks like next week will be a quiet one for new releases on Xbox. That said, hunting enthusiasts can look forward to Hunting Simulator 2, and there are some intriguing indie titles on the way including party shooter The Otterman Empire and Clash Force - a run-and-gun love...
Pick One Which Of These Xbox Sports Games Would You Make Backwards Compatible?
Three classics from the original system
It's time for the return of Pick One! This week, we're focusing on classic Xbox sports games, all of which have continued to remain popular over the past decade-or-so. So, let's say Microsoft has trusted you with picking the next Xbox sports game to be added to backwards compatibility. They're all memorable...
Pick One Which Of These Xbox Movie Tie-Ins Would You Make Backwards Compatible?
You can only pick one!
It's time for the return of Pick One! This week, we're focusing on movie tie-ins, of which there have been many throughout Xbox history. The following three titles weren't massively successful from a critical standpoint, but have all retained plenty of fans throughout the past couple of decades. So, let's say Microsoft has...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (June 6th)
Buying anything in the Deals Unlocked Sale?
The weekend starts here! As usual, there are plenty of Xbox deals to take advantage of over the next few days. Three games are available to try with Xbox Live Free Play Days, and there's a massive Deals Unlocked Sale currently ongoing at the Microsoft Store. Here's what we're playing over the next couple...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 30th)
Have you started Minecraft Dungeons?
Here we go again! This weekend is packed with another bunch of excellent Xbox offerings, including three Xbox Live Free Play Days titles, over 150 deals available as part of this week's Xbox Live sale, and a major new Xbox Game Pass title in the form of Minecraft Dungeons. Here's what we're playing over the next...
Pick One Which Of These Xbox Classics Would You Make Backwards Compatible?
It's different this week
Welcome to Friday! It's time for another Pick One, but this time, given all the talk surrounding Xbox Series X backwards compatibility earlier this week, we thought we'd stay on topic. So, let's say Microsoft has trusted you with picking the next original Xbox game to be added to backwards compatibility. They're all great...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 23rd)
Any Xbox Game Pass games?
The weekend starts here! Unfortunately, there aren't any Xbox Live Free Play Days titles to take advantage of over the next few days, but over 250 games are available as part of this week's Xbox Live sale, and there are plenty of new Xbox Game Pass titles to sample aswell. Here's what we're playing
Pick One Which Of These Xbox Classics Would You Remaster? (#5)
Take your pick
It's Friday, and that means it's the return of Pick One! This time around, we're again focusing on three original Xbox games, all of which have continued to prove popular over the years. So, which of the following titles would you remaster? Remember, you can only pick one! Let's take a look at what we're working with: Need For...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 16th)
Free LEGO?
We feel like we say this every week, but we're really spoilt for choice on Xbox One this weekend! There are the usual Free Play Days titles and new Xbox Game Pass additions including Final Fantasy IX, but there are also some incredible Xbox Live deals on offer, including NBA 2K20 for just £2.49 and The
Pick One Which Of These Xbox Classics Would You Remaster? (#4)
Take your pick
We're a little late with our Pick One feature this week due to the mass of Xbox Series X news we've been sorting through, but hey - better late than never! We're back to original Xbox titles again, with three more superb classics to choose from. So, which of the following games would you remaster? Remember, you can only pick one!...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 9th)
Started Red Dead yet?
It's been a busy week for Xbox! We've seen a lot of Xbox Series X news dropping over the past few days, but now it's time to get back to playing some Xbox One games. We're spoilt for choice this weekend with some major new Xbox Game Pass additions, four Free Play Days titles, lots of great
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 2nd)
Streets of Rage 4?
The month of May has arrived, and hopefully that means we'll be getting lots of juicy Xbox Series X info over the next few weeks! In the meantime, there are plenty of great Xbox One games to keep busy with, including four Free Play Days titles this weekend and some major Xbox Game Pass additions. Here's what we'
Pick One Which Of These Xbox Classics Would You Remaster? (#3)
It's Xbox 360 time
It's Friday, and that means Pick One has returned! We're jumping forward this week to the era of the Xbox 360, picking out three more classic Xbox titles for the Pure Xbox community to vote on. All of these are great games, but we want to know just one of them that you'd particularly like to see remastered. Let's take a look at...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 25th)
Let us know!
The weekend is here! There are loads of free games you can take advantage of over the next couple of days, including four Free Play Days titles, a selection of recent Xbox Game Pass additions, and yesterday's release of the free Pac-Man Championship Edition 2 download. Here's what we're playing over the next couple of days:
Pick One Which Of These Xbox Classics Would You Remaster?
Here we go again
We had a great response to the first Pick One challenge we did here at Pure Xbox, so we're doing it again! This time, we're still focusing on original Xbox titles, but we've picked three more games to choose from. So, here's what we want to know - which of the following games would you remaster? Remember, you can only pick one!...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (18th April)
Bit of Gears 5?
Here we go again! It's a potentially busy weekend for Xbox owners, with hundreds of games on sale at the Microsoft Store, more Free Play Days titles to take advantage of (including Borderlands), and the recent addition of The Long Dark to the Xbox Game Pass lineup. Here's what we're playing over the next couple of days: Fraser...
Pick One Which Of These Xbox Classics Would You Remaster?
You can only pick one!
We've seen some fantastic remasters on Xbox One over the past few years, but there are still plenty of original Xbox games we've love to get a visual overhaul. And so, we're passing it over to the Pure Xbox community - in an ideal world, which one of the following games would get a remaster? Let's take a look at what we're...
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...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 4th)
Fable, anyone?
We're spoilt for choice when it comes to Xbox games this weekend. There are multiple games available as part of Microsoft's Free Play Days program, two new Xbox Games With Gold titles to enjoy, and hundreds of discounted classics via the Xbox Spring Sale. Here's what we're playing over the next couple of days:
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 28th)
Bit of Bleeding Edge?
If there's one upside to the boredom induced by self-isolation during the coronavirus pandemic, it's that we finally have time to dig into our Xbox backlogs and explore some great games. There are a bunch of free titles on offer this weekend as well, so let us know if you'll be taking advantage in the comments below. Fraser...
Introducing Fraser Gilbert, Pure Xbox News Editor
Forza Fraser
It's been two weeks since we relaunched Pure Xbox, it's fair to say we've been pretty busy bringing you countless news stories, talking points and a few reviews as well. But who, I hear you ask, is this guy "Fraser" that appears to be posting the majority of the content? Let's find out together after we recently sat down with our...
Talking Point How Important Is Backwards Compatibility To You?
Critical or a waste of time?
One of the big talking points here at Pure Xbox over the weekend has been backwards compatibility, with Microsoft recently announcing the Xbox Series X would support "all Xbox One games", before retracting its statement to confirm that while it's still in the process of validating, it can confirm "thousands" of games...
All The Games, Packages and Deals
Heard about Xbox Game Pass and wondering what all the fuss is about? We're biased, but it's arguably the best subscription service in all of gaming right now, offering hundreds of quality titles at a low monthly cost. You should find all the information you need to know about Xbox Game Pass in this article, but if...
Talking Point Has Yesterday's PS5 Deep Dive Changed Your Opinion On Xbox Series X?
Share your thoughts
It's been a wild few days for Xbox Series X and PS5 news, hasn't it? We here at Pure Xbox have only just launched our brand-new site (tell your friends!), and we've already been thrown into the thick of it. We wouldn't have it any other way though -- this has been a really great week for Microsoft and Xbox Series X, with the...
Feature So, Did Much Happen While We Were Away?
Following a 4-year slumber, we're back. Former editor Ken fills you in...
Four years is a long old time, huh? It’s the time between England losing in one World Cup and losing in another World Cup. It used to be roughly the amount of time a console generation would last. It’s almost as long as Pure Xbox has been offline. So, I thought it would...
Talking Point Which Games Should Be Enhanced For Xbox Series X?
What do you want to see?
Yesterday was a big day for Xbox Series X news, with Microsoft sharing new information relating to tech specs, the controller, Quick Resume, HDR and more. We also found out more about backwards compatibility on the console, and heard that Gears 5 will be receiving an optimized upgrade for Series X in the future. So that's...
Talking Point What Is The Xbox Series X's Most Important Feature?
What has your attention so far?
We're still some way out from the release of Microsoft's Xbox Series X in Holiday 2020 (if indeed it survives that projected window due to coronavirus concerns), but we already know quite a lot about the upcoming system. The company seems willing to dish out information more freely than it did back in the pre-release...