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Reaction Xbox Is Set Up For A Winning Showcase After Summer Game Fest 2023
The stage is set
The Summer Game Fest 2023 showcase has come and gone in another stretched out summer of gaming events - and it's all starting to look pretty good for Team Xbox. Late last month PlayStation delivered a show that lacked the heavy hitting announcements that its fanbase was hoping and waiting for, and now Summer Game Fest has left 2023...
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News Game Pass Indie 'COCOON' Gets Gameplay Deep Dive Ahead Of Xbox Launch
The art style is absolutely gorgeous here!
Cocoon has been announced as an upcoming Xbox Game Pass launch title for a while, but this week's 'Day of the Devs' event that followed Summer Game Fest granted us a deeper dive on the game - and it looks absolutely gorgeous. From the lead gameplay designer behind
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- Xbox One
- Xbox Series X
News 'Palworld' Looks Like Pokémon With Guns, And It's Coming To Xbox
"Befriend and collect mysterious creatures called "Pal" in a vast world!"
Okay, what's going on here?! Developer PocketPair just showcased more of its new game Palworld and we don't know what to make of it. Looking at the trailer it's... a third-person shooter take on
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- Palworld
- Xbox One
- Xbox Series S
- Xbox Series X
News Stalker 2 Won't Appear At The Xbox Games Showcase This Year
"Our plan is to give progressive updates"
The developer behind the highly anticipated Stalker 2 (GSC Game World) has confirmed that the title unfortunately won't be making an appearance at the Xbox Games Showcase 2023 taking place this Sunday. In response to a fan on Steam, a member of the GSC Game World team explained that the plan is to give...
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- Stalker 2
- GSC Game World
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
News Ubisoft's New Prince Of Persia Game Is Getting Blasted On YouTube
Significantly more dislikes than likes
Yesterday's Summer Game Fest 2023 showcase was kicked off with a new reveal from Ubisoft in the form of Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, but as highlighted by VGC, it's be
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- Prince Of Persia
- Ubisoft
- Xbox One
- Xbox Series X
Deals Celebrate The Xbox Games Showcase With 10% Off Game Pass Subs And Gift Cards
Super summer savings
The Xbox Games Showcase is right around the corner (you're very welcome to join us in watching the show on Sunday) and we're celebrating in style by giving you the chance to pick up discounted Xbox Game Pass subscriptions and Xbox Gift Cards ahead of the event. From now until Friday 16th June, you can get 10% off all the...
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- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
News Friday The 13th Game Being Delisted As Rumours Of A New Entry Circulate
"The time has come"
Friday the 13th: The Game is officially going offline, folks. Jason's asymmetric escapade closes its cabin doors on December 31st, 2023 - at least for new councillors looking to buy the game on digital storefronts. Yep, from that date you'll no longer be able to pick up a copy on the Xbox Store. However, the development team has...
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- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
News Tekken 8 Is Hosting A Closed Network Test On Xbox Series X|S Next Month
Register now for a chance to play
If you're excited for the release of Tekken 8 on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, then you'll want to register for the upcoming Closed Network Test, which takes place for those platforms between July 28th and July 31st. Specifically, the game is getting two periods of tests, with the first one exclusive to...
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- Tekken 8
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
News Yes, There's Another Lord Of The Rings Game Coming To Xbox This Year
Let's hope it's better than Gollum
Yesterday's Summer Game Fest 2023 showcase treated us to the reveal of The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S (along with other platforms), and surprisingly it's going to be with us in late 2023! This is described as a "survival crafting" game in which you'll "take control of a...
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- The Lord Of The Rings
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
News Remnant 2 Arrives This July On Xbox Series X|S, Watch The New Co-Op Trailer
Just over a month to go!
We've got a date for Remnant 2 on Xbox, and it's sooner than we expected! The highly anticipated sequel will be with us on July 25th, 2023, and it'll be launching for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S (along with PS5 and PC). The video above shows a look at some co-op gameplay in Remnant 2 - you can either play the game solo...
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- Remnant 2
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
Guide Xbox Adds More Perks For Game Pass Ultimate Members (June 2023)
Here's what you can claim for free this month
The Xbox Game Pass Perks program is back with more freebies in June 2023, including for the likes of Battlefield 2042 and Hi-Fi RUSH! Some members have also been treated to the free "Gamer" movie! Here are the new Xbox Game Pass Perks you can claim in June 2023: Battlefield 2042 - New Dawn Field...
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- Perks
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News Forge Is Getting Some Major Updates With Season 4 Of Halo Infinite
Minigames, new objects, water planes and more!
We know that Season 4 is going to be a big one for Halo Infinite, with a brand-new progression system making its debut later this month. Now though, the team at 343 has unveiled what's changing for Forge mode during the coming season, and it's sounding like a solid set of improvements and new features...
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- Halo Infinite
- 343 Industries
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- Xbox Series S
News Phil Spencer Sends Summer Game Fest Some Love Ahead Of Xbox Games Showcase
"So much work goes into putting together a show like Summer Game Fest"
Xbox boss Phil Spencer always seems appreciative of the hard work that folks put into making the games industry tick, and this year's Summer Game Fest is no exception. Ahead of Microsoft's huge Xbox Games Showcase this weekend, Phil has taken a moment to send Summer Game Fest and...
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News Xbox 360 Title 'Shadows Of The Damned' Is Getting A Remaster
Developed by the No More Heroes team
Long before No More Heroes 3 arrived on current generation Xbox platforms, Grasshopper Manufacture released the action-adventure title Shadows of the Damned on multiple consoles including the Xbox 360. Now, in a surprise announcement, the developer has revealed it will release a remaster of the same game. It's...
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- Xbox 360
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News Atlus Reveals Two New Persona Games, Both Coming To Xbox Game Pass
In late 2023 and early 2024
Atlus has revealed two new Persona games that are both coming to Xbox Game Pass at launch! The first is Persona 3 Reloaded, arriving in early 2024, and the other is Persona 5 Tactica which has a release date of November 17th. The trailers for both of these games were accidentally uploaded to the Atlus West Instagram page...
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- Persona
- Atlus
- Xbox Game Pass
- Xbox One
Thursday8th Jun 2023
Feature Here's Everything That Was Revealed At The Summer Game Fest 2023 Showcase
Missed the event? Here's a recap
Weren't able to catch the Summer Game Fest 2023 event 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. Keep in...
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News Gangs Of Sherwood Brings Its Co-Op Adventure To Xbox This October
Check out 17 minutes of new gameplay
We've got a date for the upcoming Robin Hood inspired co-op adventure, Gangs of Sherwood! The game will officially be arriving for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S (along with PS5 and PC) on October 19th, 2023. Nacon has released 17 minutes of raw gameplay footage from the title today, which showcases the...
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- Gangs Of Sherwood
- Nacon
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
News Free Play Days: Try This Xbox Game For Free (June 8-11)
Included with Xbox Live Gold & Game Pass Ultimate
Xbox Free Play Days returns today, with just the one free title this weekend. It's a good one though, with Microsoft bringing Remedy's Control to the program from today (Thursday) until Sunday night. Control (Xbox Store) As usual, remember that you'll need Xbox Live Gold or Xbox Game Pass Ultimate...
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- Free Play Days
- Control
- Xbox Series X
News Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (June 8)
Including a Nintendo 3DS classic!
We've got two more games arriving as part of the Xbox Game Pass June 2023 lineup today! The first of these is Rune Factory 4 Special, which started life as a Nintendo 3DS exclusive back in the early 2010s before eventually getting enhanced (hence the "Special" name), ultimately releasing on Xbox One in late 2021...
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- Xbox Game Pass
- Xbox One
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
News Free Ubisoft Plus Trial Now Live On Xbox, Over 60 Games Included
Now's the time, folks!
It's been almost two months since Ubisoft Plus first launched on Xbox, and we've been eager to sample it ever since, but that £14.99 / $17.99 price point is a Steep one. However, as of today, the service is getting an entirely free trial! Yes, you can start your free Xbox trial of Ubisoft Plus right now by heading to the...
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- Ubisoft Plus
- Free Trial
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- Xbox Series X
News New Porsche-Themed Console Designs Feature White Xbox Series X Hardware
With plenty of colour splashed on top!
To celebrate the 75th anniversary of Porsche (the car manufacturer), Xbox has revealed that it's teaming up with the famous brand to create six custom themed consoles. These systems aren't available to buy — instead being released via a competition — but they do hint at what a white Xbox Series X console...
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- Xbox Series X
- Porsche
- Microsoft
News Playground Games Is Getting Help Developing Forza Horizon 5 Updates
Is the team becoming busy on other projects?
We know that Xbox developer Playground Games is busy working away on the Fable reboot, but is the team also toiling away on something else? Well, we're not quite sure, but we do know that another developer has been drafted in to help with Forza Horizon 5 content. Posting to Twitter yesterday, Wushu...
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- Forza Horizon 5
- Playground Games
- Wushu Studios
News Two Xbox Game Pass Titles Get September 2023 Release Dates
They're both highly anticipated!
Today's Summer Game Fest 2023 showcase treated us to September 2023 release dates for two highly anticipated Xbox Game Pass titles, and one of them even has a free demo that's available to download and play as of today! The game we're talk
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Live Watch The Summer Game Fest 2023 Showcase Here
Let the party begin!
Here we go! It's time to kick off the 2023 season of summer showcases with the Summer Game Fest 2023 event, which is expected to deliver major announcements for lots of upcoming games - many of which will launch on Xbox. "The show will feature the world gameplay premiere of MORTAL KOMBAT 1 with Ed Boon, as well as a look at...
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Poll How Would You Grade The Summer Game Fest 2023 Showcase?
Give us your verdict
The dust is now beginning to settle on the Summer Game Fest 2023 Showcase! 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="150794"> So, all things considered, what...
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News Ubisoft Reveals 'Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown', Coming To Xbox In January 2024
A brand new entry in the franchise
Summer Game Fest has officially kicked off and the first reveal of the night is a brand-new Prince of Persia title! Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is a whole new entry in the series, coming to Xbox consoles on January 18, 2024. We've dropped the reveal trailer for this surprise announcement up above, and here's...
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- Xbox Series S
- Xbox One
News 'Lies Of P' Launches On Xbox Game Pass This September, Free Demo Available Right Now
Surprise!
Today's Summer Game Fest 2023 showcase has revealed that the highly-anticipated Lies of P will be coming to Xbox Game Pass on September 19th, 2023, and a free demo for the game is available today! You can download the demo via the Xbox Store right now:
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News John Carpenter's Toxic Commando Brings Its 'Frenzied FPS' To Xbox In 2024
"Buddy-movie vibes meet over-the-top action"
Today's Summer Game Fest 2023 showcase gave us a look at John Carpenter's Toxic Commando, which is set to bring its "frenzied co-op FPS" to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S at some point in 2024. The game, which is being developed by Saber Interactive on the Swarm Engine, will feature over-the-top...
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- John Carpenter's Toxic Commando
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
News 'Sonic Superstars' Is A Brand-New 2D Sonic Title Sprinting Onto Xbox This Year
"Sonic and friends are back with an all-new look!"
SEGA has unveiled another brand-new Sonic game following last year's Sonic Frontiers! This one won't be such a large-scale affair, but Sonic Superstars harkens back to the old days of the series with a full 2D perspective. The team is bringing the title into the modern day with a brand-new art...
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- Sonic Superstars
- Xbox One
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
News Mortal Kombat 1 Gets Official Gameplay Reveal Ahead Of September Launch
"A new era is upon us."
Mortal Kombat 1 was announced a few weeks ago as coming to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on September 19th, 2023, and now our first look at gameplay has been revealed as part of the Summer Game Fest 2023 showcase. You can check out all the new footage in the video above, a
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- Mortal Kombat 1
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
News Game Pass Shooter 'Shadow Warrior 3' Now Supports 60FPS On Xbox Series S
The team has made some major improvements on Xbox consoles!
Back in February, developer Flying Wild Hog launched its 'next-gen' version of Shadow Warrior 3 - although the move didn't really go down well at the time. The new version ended up being more taxing on Xbox consoles, particularly Series S, which ran at a lower frame rate than the Xbox One...
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- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
- Shadow Warrior 3
- Xbox Game Pass
Review 8BitDo Arcade Stick For Xbox - The Ideal Partner For Street Fighter 6?
Stick it to the competition
The arrival of Street Fighter 6 will have had many people rushing for their arcade sticks, largely because the standard controller that comes with the Xbox Series X and S is somewhat inadequate when it comes to playing one-on-one brawlers. If you're lucky enough to own a compatible stick, then you're probably already...
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- 8BitDo
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
Soapbox I Hope Halo Infinite's New Progression System Keeps Me Hooked For Good
In for the long haul
Halo Infinite has had an attention retention problem pretty much since launch back in late 2021. 343's latest Halo title has the best core mechanics that the team has ever produced, but there's just something missing when it comes to keeping me hooked and wanting to play for hours on end. I don't seem to be alone in that...
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- Features
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- Halo Infinite
- 343 Industries
News 'Like A Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name' Launches This November On Xbox
Kiryu returns
We've got a date for Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name! The game officially launches for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on November 9th, 2023, and there's a new trailer you can watch up above. We don't know about you, but we can't wait for this one! Here's a bit more about what to expect: "Kiryu returns in...
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- Like A Dragon Gaiden
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
- Xbox One
News Remedy Showcases First Raw Gameplay Trailer For Alan Wake 2
It looks absolutely stunning!
Following the title's appearance at May's PlayStation Showcase, Alan Wake 2 has cropped up again at Summer Game Fest 2023 - with developer Remedy showing off some raw gameplay for the very first time. It's not a long clip by any stretch, but the roughly three minutes of footage is enough t
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- Alan Wake 2
- Remedy Entertainment
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
Poll What Do You Think Of Amnesia: The Bunker On Xbox Game Pass?
Come tell us if you're still hiding!
What better way to spend a lovely summer's eve than drawing the curtains shut, cranking up the TV volume, and playing a brand-new horror game? We've been doing lots of that over the past couple of days with Amnesia: The Bunker's arrival on Xbox Game Pass, and we want to know if you've been doing the same...
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- Amnesia: The Bunker
- Xbox Game Pass
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- Xbox Series X
Wednesday7th Jun 2023
News Last Year's Xbox Showcase Included 14 Games That Haven't Released Yet
How many will we see this Sunday?
You may recall that the Xbox Games Showcase 2022 was focused around games that were intended to release within the 12 months following that show, but as expected, a few of them ended up missing the window. <related ids="132955"> Inspired by our friends at The Loadout, we
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News Lots Of Great Games Are Reduced By 90% In The Xbox Deals Unlocked Sale
NBA, LEGO, The Crew 2 & more!
Looking for some cheap Xbox games in the Xbox Deals Unlocked Sale 2023? We've got some fantastic games in the 90% range this week, including the likes of NBA 2K23 and LEGO The Incredibles for as low as $5.99, as well as The Crew 2 Gold Edition for $8.99
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- Deals
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Guide Summer Game Fest 2023: Date, Start Times & What To Expect
Everything you need to know ahead of this year's event!
When is Summer Game Fest 2023? The Game Awards host Geoff Keighley brings his summer showcase to fans around the world this week, and we're expecting lots of new reveals, updates on already announced projects and more. In this guide, we've gathered all the info you need for this year's Summer...
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Feature Six Things We're Hoping For From Bethesda's Starfield Direct Showcase
Taking place this Sunday!
Update (Wed 7th Jun, 2023): With the Starfield Direct taking place this Sunday, we thought we'd give this feature a bump! We'll also throw our guide to the Xbox Games Showcase 2023 below, which the Starfield Direct will be a part of. <related ids="150591,149982"> Original story (Fri 10th Mar, 2023): Afte
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- Xbox Game Pass
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News Diablo 4 'Feels Remarkably Polished' At 60FPS On Both Xbox Series X And Series S
Digital Foundry takes a look
Diablo 4 is here and it's breaking records already - proving to be Blizzard's biggest game launch ever and prompting a congratulations post from Xbox's Phil Spencer. Thankfully, the game seems to have the technical chops to go along with it, as showcased in a recent breakdown by Digital Foundry. <rel
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News Call Of Duty: Warzone Ditches '2.0' Title As Free Season 4 Content Is Revealed
The MW2/Warzone Season 4 roadmap is here
Activision has lifted the lid on its latest season of Call of Duty content, and it marks quite a shift in messaging for MW2 and particularly Warzone 2.0. Basically, the team has ditched the '2.0' naming of the 2022 version of Warzone as we move into Season 4 - which brings another brand new map to the CoD...
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- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
- Call Of Duty Warzone
- Modern Warfare 2
News Xbox Boss Phil Spencer Congratulates Blizzard On Diablo 4's 'Amazing Success'
It's now Blizzard's "fastest-selling" game ever
Diablo 4 is now available to everyone, and Blizzard has already shared some rather exciting news - revealing the title is officially the fastest-selling game the company has ever released. The celebrations didn't end there, either - with Xbox also confirming it is the "fastest-selling" Blizzard game...
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- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
- Diablo 4
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News New DLC Announced For TMNT: Shredder's Revenge, But Is It Leaving Xbox Game Pass Soon?
It recently appeared in the "Leaving Soon" list
Do you want the good news or the bad news? The good news is that Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge is getting new DLC later this year, but the bad news is that it might not be on Xbox Game Pass by then. The reason we say that about Game Pass is because
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News Payday 3 Looks Like It's Finally Coming To Xbox This September
According to leaked Microsoft Store data
It's been a long time coming, but it looks like Starbreeze Studios might have finally nailed down a Payday 3 release date. According to regular Microsoft Store leaker ALumia_Italia, the co-op shooter sequel is launching on September 21st, 2023. That's according to MS Store backend data, which in itself also...
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News Atomic Heart DLC 1 Trailer Released, And It Contains Giant Robot Worms
Oh god, RUN!
Atomic Heart was a bona fide Xbox Game Pass hit around launch - Mundfish's debut title managed to reach five million players worldwide in just three weeks. It's no surprise, then, that the team isn't finished creating content for it, with DLC now in the works for this crazy alt history Game Pa
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News F1 Manager 2023 Returns For A Second Season On Xbox This July
Drive Every Decision
Update: The digital release date for F1 Manager 2023 has now been confirmed as July 31st, 2023. The Deluxe Edition includes four days' worth of early access along with an Exclusive Scenarios Pack. The price for the standard version is £44.99 / $54.99, while the Deluxe is £54.99 / $64.99. Pre-orders are available from today on...
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- F1 Manager 2023
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- Xbox Series S
News Madden 24 Kicks Off On Xbox This August With Cross-Play Support
Can we get a big cheer?
EA has just fully unveiled this year's Madden NFL game, with Madden 24 launching on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S this August. You can see the title in action through the above reveal trailer, however, one of the game's biggest features is tucked under the hood. On current-gen platforms, this year's Madden features proper...
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News Dordogne Brings Its 'Unique Narrative Experience' To Xbox Game Pass Next Week
Another day one addition!
If you've been taking a look at our June 2023 Xbox Game Pass guide recently, you may have noticed an intriguing new release arriving on June 13th called Dordogne, which is coming to console, PC and Xbox Cloud Gaming at launch. Published by Focus Entertainment, this heartwarming narrative adventure follows the character of...
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Tuesday6th Jun 2023
Guide How To Complete All Xbox Game Pass Quests In 2023
June 6th Quests now live!
Have you heard of Xbox Game Pass Quests? For subscribers to the service, they're a great way of earning extra money while trying out some different games. In this article, you'll find guides for completing the game-specific Xbox Game Pass Quests every single week, helping you to maximise your Microsoft Rewards points in...
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News Western Digital Officially Announces Two New Xbox Expansion Cards
Both are available to buy now!
Late last week, a leak appeared to reveal the existence of two new Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S Expansion Cards from Western Digital, and now the company has confirmed they're the real deal. As of today, you can purchase the 512GB Expansion Card for $79.99 / £89.99 and the 1TB Expansion Card for $149.99 /...
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Review Diablo 4 - Blizzard's Biggest Diablo Game Ever, But Is It The Best?
The Mother of Sanctuary makes her return
Blizzard Entertainment has an amazing legacy in the games industry, but in recent years the California developer’s public reputation has suffered following a series of controversies, a change of guard across many of its key franchises and certain projects simply not meeting the expectations and high...
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Guide June 2023 Showcases: Every Xbox-Related Event Announced So Far
The Xbox event, Summer Game Fest, Ubisoft Forward and more
It's almost time for the 2023 summer showcases to begin! June kicks off a very busy period for gaming events including the Xbox Games Showcase 2023 along with the Starfield Direct, so we thought we'd collect all of these Xbox-related presentations into one guide so you know when to keep your...
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News 'Crime Boss: Rockay City' Brings Its Turf War To Xbox Series X|S This June
Following its PC launch back in March
Update (Tue 6th Jun, 2023): The release date for Crime Boss: Rockay City on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S has now been confirmed as June 15th, 2023, although the physical edition won't arrive until September 5th. A roadmap of upcoming 2023 and 2024 content has also been revealed, which you can see below...
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- Crime Boss Rockay City
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- Xbox Series S
News Xbox Deals Unlocked Sale Now Live, 600+ Games Discounted
Plus new Deals with Gold & Spotlight offers!
Welcome to the Xbox Deals Unlocked Sale 2023! Microsoft has reduced over 600 games for the next couple of weeks to celebrate Summer Game Fest season, including some recent AAA releases such as Dead Island 2, Dead Space, Dying Light 2, EA Sports PGA Tour, Gotham Knights,
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News Starfield Limited Edition Xbox Controller & Headset Appear In Stores
It's safe to say they're coming soon
While Xbox has managed to keep any software reveals from its upcoming showcase under wraps (so far), the same can't be said for hardware. We've seen rumours and leaks of a pair of new Starfield peripherals for weeks now, and folks are beginning to see the new devices out in the wild. Here's an in-store spot of...
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News Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (June 6)
Escape the bunker
Xbox Game Pass is getting two more games today, folks! Frictional's latest horror effort Amnesia: The Bunker leads the line, alongside Hypnospace Outlaw which returns to the service after a previous Game Pass stint back in 2020. Here's a quick breakdown of each game as they become available in the Xbox Game Pass library...
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News Xbox Issues Lengthy Statement Following $20 Million Fine For Privacy Violation
"Regrettably, we did not meet customer expectations..."
Xbox has suffered a blow this week, as the U.S. Federal Trade Commission has announced that Microsoft has been forced to pay $20 million for a privacy breach involving children's personal information. In the
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Talking Point Are You Picking Up Either Of These AAA Juggernauts On Xbox This Month?
If you've grabbed one, what do you think so far?
June has gotten off to a perhaps unusually blistering start on Xbox this year. Typically the summer months are a little quiet for AAA titles, but not in 2023, with the absolutely massive duo of Diablo 4 and Street Fighter 6 headlining the Xbox stable so far. It's already looking like quite a few...
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News Diablo 4 Dynamic Background Now Available On Xbox Series X And S
Adorn your dashboard with a Diablo hellscape
Blizzard has brought a brand-new Diablo 4 dynamic background to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, and it's a beauty. To coincide with the game's standard edition launch, you can now decorate your dashboard with this hellish design. In order to activate the Diablo 4 dynamic background, you'll need to go to...
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- Diablo 4
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News All 40+ Backwards Compatible Games In Xbox's Deals Unlocked Sale (June 6-20)
A great selection of classics available
Xbox's yearly 'E3' sales promotion has gone live, branded the Deals Unlocked Sale 2023. E3 isn't happening this year, of course, but a bunch of digital sales certainly still are, and those include a decent list of backwards compatible classics. <related ids="150635,150702"> So, we'll drop each and...
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- Deals
- Backwards Compatibility
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News Halo Infinite Season 4 Adding Highly-Requested Progression System
But it won't include "previous game history"
Since the launch of Halo Infinite, the game's multiplayer fans have been requesting a proper progression system - similar to the style of the one in Halo: The Master Chief Collection and previous entries. The good news is it's finally happening in Season 4: Infection, due out on June 20th. There's a...
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- Halo Infinite
- Xbox
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News Rare's Everwild Potentially 'More Viva Piñata' Than Early Trailers Suggested
"The team there will knock it out of the park, I'm certain"
Rare's next game to launch after the ongoing Sea Of Thieves should be Everwild - at least, that's what we've thought since the title was revealed way back in 2019. We've only seen one more brief look at the game since (trailer up above), however a journalist is claiming that it could be...
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News Indie Dev Explains Why Xbox Made Unusual Move To Delete Achievement
"It was never supposed to be in the game to begin with"
Now, this is something you don't see very often! April Xbox Game Pass addition Homestead Arcana contained an unobtainable achievement, as discovered by players after launch, and the team at developer Serenity Forge actually worked with Microsoft to have the achievement removed. The culprit was...
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Monday5th Jun 2023
Guide New Xbox Games Release Dates In 2023
2023's upcoming Xbox launch dates
What new Xbox games release dates in 2023 are coming up? If you're looking for a list of 2023 Xbox release dates, including for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, you've come to the right place. 2023 is shaping up to be a massive year for the platform when it comes to new releases and Xbox Game Pass, with...
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News Starfield Fans Advised To 'Bring An Extra Pair Of Underwear' For This Week's Xbox Event
We're just a few days away!
This year, we're getting a double-header as part of the Xbox Games Showcase 2023, as the big event will be followed up by an equally important Starfield Direct, giving us a closer look at what to expect from Bethesda's major new release. Speaking ahead of the Direct, Xbox's Aaron Greenberg advised a fan on Twitter that...
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News Xbox Download Speeds May Receive A Boost As Part Of New Update
Rolling out now to Xbox Insiders
If you're a member of the Xbox Insider program, you may have noticed over the weekend that in the patch notes for the June 2nd Alpha Skip-Ahead and Beta updates, there was a note about some potentially improved download speeds. Specifically, it's stated that due to "content installation and updating" improvements,...
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News Xbox Exec Refuses To Temper Expectations For 2023 Showcase, Asks Fans To Be 'Open Minded'
"Love seeing all the wild expectations..."
Whenever Xbox is getting ready to host a major event of some kind, it's normally around this time that Aaron Greenberg, the VP of Xbox Games Marketing, tells fans to keep their expectations in check ahead of the show. <related ids="143926"> That's not happening this time around, as Greenberg...
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News Here's What Might Be Leaving Xbox Game Pass In July 2023
Some early predictions!
What's leaving Xbox Game Pass in July 2023? Well, Microsoft hasn't confirmed anything just yet, but based on some games that were added to the service this time last year, we can at least make a few predictions ahead of time. We know that a lot of Xbox users want more advance notice of games leaving Xbox Game Pass, but...
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- July 2023
Talking Point Is There An Xbox Classic You Wish Was Backwards Compatible?
Come tell us which!
Xbox wrapped up its backwards compatibility program a while ago now - during the big 20th anniversary event in November 2021. At the time, some great titles were added in one final wave — like the FEAR series among others — and we've felt pretty satisfied with the overall lineup since, especially when it comes to Xb
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Guide When Is The Xbox Games Showcase 2023?
The date, times, length, rumours, predictions, and more!
When is the Xbox Showcase 2023? We're just a few days away from this year's massive event, and in addition to the normal show, we've also got a Starfield Direct taking place immediately after it! In this guide, we've collected all the information you need to know about the Xbox Games Showcase...
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Review Amnesia: The Bunker - Frictional's Frightening Follow-Up Creeps Onto Xbox Game Pass
The horrors that lurk below
Frictional Games' Amnesia series has been one of the premier horror franchises in gaming over the past decade plus. The team's first Amnesia game, The Dark Descent, burst onto the PC scene way back in 2010 and is now renowned for being one of the spookiest games out there. We've had a few indirect sequels since, and while...
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News Xbox Games Showcase 2023 Will Be Livestreamed At 4K / 60FPS
And you can watch it here at Pure Xbox!
Microsoft has sent out another reminder of the big Xbox Games Showcase set for this coming Sunday, and its latest blog post reveals a nice little bonus for those of us watching it live. Through both Xbox and Bethesda's official channels, this year's event will be livestreamed at full 4K / 60FPS playback - as...
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Report Microsoft President To Discuss Activision Blizzard Deal With UK Chancellor This Week
A visit to London is on the cards
There's still a lot going on behind the scenes in regards to the UK CMA's decision to block Xbox's Activision Blizzard merger, with Microsoft President Brad Smith meeting to discuss the deal with UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt this week. Bloomberg is reporting that Smith is in London to give a scheduled talk about the...
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News Xbox Game Studios Won't Show Any 'Full CG Trailers' During 2023 Showcase
"Each of our trailers will be labeled so it is hopefully clear for our fans"
We're full speed ahead towards the Xbox Games Showcase 2023 right now here at Pure Xbox HQ, as we gear up for the big day on June 11th. We've already shared some of our predictions for the big show, and now Microsoft has shed some light on what to expect from the event...
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Random 'Killer Bean' Is Going Viral Once Again, And It's Apparently Coming To Xbox
"No two campaigns are the same"
Remember Killer Bean? This is a character that started out in YouTube shorts before eventually getting a movie called Killer Bean Forever in 2008, and now there's a game in development that is seemingly coming to Xbox. It was actually all the way back in 2021 when the Killer Bean game was first announced, and since...
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News Robocop: Rogue City Video Previews Show Extended Gameplay Ahead Of 2023 Xbox Launch
Overpowered firefights
Robocop: Rogue City has all the hallmarks of becoming another sleeper hit, much like developer Teyon's previous effort in Terminator: Resistance. You have solid shooting mechanics backed up by an authentic visual take on the franchise - yet, a couple of recent previews seem a little lukewarm on this upcoming Xbox title. Up...
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Sunday4th Jun 2023
Feature Our Predictions For The 2023 Xbox Games Showcase
Hopes and expectations
It's that time of year again! While E3 was unfortunately cancelled earlier this year, the summer showcase season is most certainly sticking around, with Geoff Keighley's Summer Game Fest livestream kicking things off on June 8th. However, its the big Xbox Games Showcase that we're
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Saturday3rd Jun 2023
Guide Xbox Game Pass: All Games Coming Soon In June 2023
The full list of confirmed games so far
Looking for a complete list of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in June 2023? It can be pretty difficult to keep track of all the comings and goings in the world of Xbox Game Pass every week, so we've put together this handy guide to provide an overview of what's coming to Xbox Game Pass in June, as well as the...
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Guide The Best Games On Xbox Game Pass (June 2023)
Our picks for the best games on the service
Looking for a list of the best Xbox Game Pass games? We've gone through the hundreds of titles available on the service, and handpicked the very best highlights as of June 2023. If there's one standout reason to pick up an Xbox console these days it's very obviously Microsoft's phenomenal Xbox Game Pass...
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Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (June 5-9)
Survive and conquer darkness
Welcome to your new Xbox games roundup for June 5th to June 9th! The big release of next week is obviously Diablo 4, which has been getting rave reviews over the past few days, but don't forget to look out for the three Xbox Game Pass titles arriving next week as well, including the day one release of Amnesia: The...
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Pick One What Was Your Favourite Xbox Game Pass Game In May?
Planet of Lana? FIFA 23? Redfall? Tell us!
It's Saturday, so that means it's time for another round of Pick One! We're well into June now, so we thought it'd be a good time to look back at a fairly hectic month in May for Xbox Game Pass, starting off with the turbulent release of Redfall before finishing with a large slate of highly-rated indie...
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Guide Diablo 4 - How To Play Local Co-Op On Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
Here are the full steps
You've got Diablo 4 and want to team up with your friends and family members on the same screen to play local co-op? You're in luck! Here's how to do it on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S: Diablo 4 - How to Local Couch Co-Op On Console: What you need to play Diablo 4 local couch co-op on Xbox One and Xbox Series...
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Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (June 3-4)
We're ready for a FIGHT!
Welcome to the first weekend of June! If you're looking for ways to keep busy on Xbox over the next couple of days, we've got a bunch of new Xbox Game Pass titles to check out, three more Free Play Days offerings, and a fantastic Family Time Sale on the Xbox Store - although keep in mind there's an
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