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TodayWed, 26th Aug 2026
News Asha Sharma Says 'Efficiency' And 'Affordability' Are Top Of Mind For Xbox Project Helix
And she isn't willing to talk about disc drives yet
As part of the Gamescom festivities taking place in Germany, Xbox boss Asha Sharma has been talking to the BBC about plans for Xbox Project Helix and how the company will navigate the challenges of the ongoing
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Resonating hard
If you’d told me there weren’t any rats in Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, and that it plays closer to Assassin’s Creed and Tomb Raider than its previous entries, Innocence and Requiem, then I’d have a hard time unde
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- Reviews
- Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
Roundup The First Reviews Have Dropped For Star Wars Zero Company, And They're Very Good
Here's what the critics have to say
Well then, reviews are in for Star Wars Zero Company, and boy oh boy are they looking good! Bit Reactor's tactical escapade brings that XCOM flavour to the Star Wars universe. Currently the turn-based adventure is rocking a very impressive 86 on Metacritic. So, without any further ado, here's what the critics...
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- Star Wars Zero Company
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
- Round Up
News Xbox Disc To Digital Announced, Supports Thousands Of Physical Games At Launch
Releases next week to Xbox Insiders
It's official! Xbox has just announced the disc to digital program that's been rumoured for some time now, allowing you to convert your physical library into digital format across Xbox One and Xbox Series X. Thousands of games will be available to convert into digital from August 31st for a selection of Xbox...
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- Disc To Digital
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox One
News Xbox Series X25 Console & Controller: Prices, Release Dates, Pre-Orders Announced
Official confirmation!
Here we go! Microsoft has just announced as part of today's Xbox broadcast at Gamescom 2026 that both the Xbox Series X25 console and X25 controller are going up for pre-order, and we've got release dates and prices for both. The Xbox Series X25 console will include the controller as part of the package, and will release on...
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- Xbox Series X25
- Console
- Controllers
- Prices
Live Watch Xbox At Gamescom 2026 (Day One) Here
The first of two Xbox livestreams this week
Welcome! Today marks the first of two livestreams being hosted by Xbox as part of Gamescom 2026, with day one set to bring us closer looks at the likes of Fable, Gears of War: E-Day, Minecraft Dungeons 2 and more. We're also expecting to get more official details on the Xbox Series X25 console and
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News Two More Xbox Game Pass Titles Have Just Been Announced For September
Building out next month's lineup
We've now got eight games on our Xbox Game Pass list for September in our big 2026 guide! Two of them have just been announced as coming to the service, and those are the dark fairy-tale metroidvania Well Dweller on September 22nd, and the console debut of Dice A Million on September 4th. We already know what...
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- Xbox Game Pass
- Dice A Million
- Well Dweller
- Xbox Series X
News Rockstar Games Publishes Lengthy Statement On GTA 6 Leaks
"We are very sorry that everything has taken as long as it has"
Ahead of the massive GTA 6 Extended Look reveal on Thursday, the folks over at Rockstar Games have finally acknowledged the leak situation and issued a lengthy statement in regards to it. They say the leaks have been "heartbreaking for our team" and that it's "obviously not how we...
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- GTA 6
- Rockstar Games
- Leaks
News Fable Appears To Have At Least Two Different Graphics Modes On Xbox Series X
And maybe even Series S as well
We're going to see more details on Fable this week as part of Xbox's Gamescom broadcasts, but another story that's doing the rounds about the game right now is that it apparently will support up to 60FPS on Xbox Series X. Loads of people have been sharing this on social media, and it comes from a description on...
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- Fable
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
News IKEA Unveils First Ever Xbox Collection Including Chairs, Stools, Cushions & More
"XBOX knows what players need from their gaming setup"
You may have heard over the past week-or-so that IKEA has been planning some kind of collaboration with Xbox, and it's now officially been unveiled today in the form of a 9-piece home gaming collection that goes on sale in October. All of this is apparently being shown off at Gamescom 2026 as...
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- IKEA
YesterdayTue, 25th Aug 2026
News New Guitar Hero-Inspired 'Stage Tour' Coming To Xbox With Full-Band's Worth Of Controllers
Price breakdown for the guitar, drum set, and microphones
We've been waiting donkeys for a brand-new Guitar Hero game on Xbox, but it looks like Activision won't be the one delivering the goods. Instead, RedOctane Games is bringing its own rhythm game, 'Stage Tour' to Xbox on December 10, 2026 - and the best bit? It comes with a full set of...
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- Stage Tour
- Guitar Hero
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
News Two Highly-Anticipated Co-Op Survival Games Arrive On Xbox Today (August 25)
"Unite with friends to fight monstrous enemies"
Just before we get into the madness of Gamescom Opening Night Live and all the countless announcements that will be made as part of it, we wanted to draw your attention towards two highly-anticipated co-op Xbox games! The first of these is Once Human, which is a free-to-play survival title that's...
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- Once Human
- Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
Feature 25+ Of The Best Discounted Games From Xbox's Gamescom 2026 Sale
Discounted gamescom'ing at you fast!
Gamescom 2026 kicks off tonight, and we've noticed almost 500 games receiving rather hefty discounts. Oh, who doesn't love a good and proper price drop, eh?! As usual, we've been busy rummaging through Xbox's Gamescom sale to find the best deals worth picking up. We've yanked a handful of titles reduced to their...
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- Features
- Deals
- Gamescom 2026
- Xbox Series X
News Four Xbox Game Pass Titles Get New Reveals At Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026
A bit light, but still great!
Today's Gamescom Opening Night Live event turned out to be quite light on new reveals for Xbox Game Pass, but we did get three new trailers to ogle at. Of the three, the new story trailer for Gears of War: E-Day was our highlight. The trailer featured the first look at the big bad Locust leader, the war-torn Kalona,...
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- Xbox Game Pass
- Gamescom Opening Night Live
Roundup All The Biggest Xbox Reveals From Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026
Missed the event? Here's a recap
Weren't able to catch the Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 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...
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- Round Up
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News ROG Xbox Ally X20 Pre-Orders Go Live Today, Release Date & Prices Revealed
The new OLED handheld from ASUS
If you've been interested in picking up the ROG Xbox Ally X20, today's the day for pre-orders! ASUS has announced that the system will become available to purchase "later today" ahead of its official release date of October 15th, 2026. As previously confirmed, you'll be able to buy the ROG Xbox Ally X20 either...
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- ROG Xbox Ally X20
- Release Dates
- Pre-Orders
- Prices
News The Witcher 3: Remastered Is A Major Free Upgrade Heading To Xbox This September
A surprise reveal alongside footage of the new 2027 DLC
Today's Gamescom Opening Night Live event was concluded with the announcement of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Remastered, which is arriving for free for seemingly anyone who owns the game on September 29th, 2026. You can see a bunch of the improvements in this version up above, including...
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- The Witcher 3: Remastered
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
News 11 Xbox Games Appeared During An Absolutely Stacked Gamescom Opening Night Live Pre-Show
What a pre-show!
Gamescom 2026 Opening Night Live had an absolutely stacked pre-show, revealing a whopping 11 games for Xbox. The show features world premieres, release dates, and a plenty more, with all of these games coming to Xbox sometime in 2027. If you're looking for what was revealed in the main show, we've covered that elsewhere on Pure...
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- Gamescom 2026
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
- Round Up
News Two Games Are Available Today Across Various Tiers Of Xbox Game Pass (August 25)
Must be blood, must be Xbox Game Pass
It's been five whole days since Xbox Game Pass did something, but now I can lay down my poking stick as two games are available across various tiers of the service today, including a day one release. With only a few more games to come this month, today's offering begins with Blood Dungeon, an all-new goofy...
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- Xbox Game Pass
- Microsoft
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
Live Watch Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 Here
The biggest showcase of the week
Welcome! It's time to kick off Gamescom 2026 with the Gamescom Opening Night Live event, which promises to deliver a packed show featuring the likes of Gears of War: E-Day, Final Fantasy VII Revelation and plenty of game reveals! "Geoff Keighley and sjokz will host gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 featuring world...
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- Opening Night Live
News Ubisoft Unveils Rainbow Six Tactics, A Turn-Based Single-Player Spinoff
And it's coming to Xbox
Ubisoft just announced Rainbow Six Tactics, an upcoming turn-based tactical single-player game for Xbox Series X|S and PC. The trailer showcases the shift in perspective for the series, with a top-down view on its breach and clear combat. Instead of aiming down the barrel of a gun, you'll coordinate breaches, and "adapt as...
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- Rainbow Six Tactics
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
Preview Gears Of War: E-Day's Campaign Is Going To Be An Absolute Banger
Grab a map, Beta Squad's heading Downtown!
If The Coalition’s recent Multiplayer Beta for Gears of War: E-Day told us anything, it’s that the new movement system is going to take some getting used to. Gears 5 remains one of Xbox’s most acclaimed shooters, packed with phenomenal action sequences, tight gameplay, and gorgeous visuals. It’s a...
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- Xbox
- Gears of War: E-Day
- Campaign
- Xbox Series S
Poll How Would You Grade Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026?
Give us your verdict
The dust is now beginning to settle on Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026! 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...
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Monday24th Aug 2026
News Two Former Xbox Studios Confirm Their Independence And Plans For The Future
"We get the publishing rights back to all our games"
It's been a while now since Xbox announced that it was saying goodbye to four studios in Double Fine, Compulsion Games, Ninja Theory and Undead Labs back in July, and now two of them have confirmed they've completed the split. Double Fine's Tim Schafer appeared on a recent episode of the Kinda...
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- Double Fine
- Compulsion Games
- Xbox Game Studios
Roundup All The Biggest Xbox Reveals From The Pixel Arcadia Showcase 2026
"Bringing retro titans together for an unforgettable show"
While we didn't include it on our big list of Gamescom showcases to keep an eye on this week, the Pixel Arcadia showcase for 2026 has just come and gone, and it actually included a few games that are also coming to Xbox! You can watch it in full up above if you want to see everything, but...
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- Round Up
- Features
- Pixel Arcadia
- Xbox Series X
News Microsoft Announces New 'Xbox Gear' Merchandise Including Tees, Hoodies & Hats
Based around three collections, with more to come
Anyone up for some new Xbox merch? Microsoft has announced a new range of t-shirts, sweaters, hoodies and hats today that are "inspired by the history, creativity, and community that have helped shape XBOX over the past 25 years", from 2001 all the way up to 2026. The new range is split into three...
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- Xbox Gear Shop
News The Blood Of Dawnwalker Adds Much-Requested 60FPS Performance Mode For Xbox Series X
"It was clear how much this mattered..."
Last week, upcoming action RPG The Blood of Dawnwalker received quite a lot of negative attention when it was revealed at the game only had 30FPS and 40FPS modes to choose from on Xbox Series X and PS5, but the developer has also now confirmed that a third Performance Mode will be available with 60FPS...
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- The Blood of Dawnwalker
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
Feature I'm Halfway Towards Getting GTA 6 For Free On Xbox, But I've Run Into Some Issues
Bringing the cost down with Microsoft Rewards, one day at a time!
Let's talk about Microsoft Rewards, eh? Back in June, we published an article about how you could use Microsoft Rewards to "reduce the price" of GTA 6, and that's exactly what I've been trying to do ever since on my Xbox account. We're two months on from that article, and I'm now...
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- Microsoft Rewards
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- GTA 6
- Features
News The Witcher 4 Team Talks 'Future Of The Franchise', Confirms 2028 Release Window
They'll be at Gamescom with Witcher 3's new DLC as well
We've got our first release window for The Witcher 4! It's been announced today that the next entry in the beloved series is targeting a launch at some point in 2028, and that possibly means it could be arriving on the next Xbox console. The news was announced as part of a Gamescom update by...
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- The Witcher 4
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
News Xbox To Announce Ori 3 At Gamescom? Moon Studios CEO Reckons It's 'Nonsense'
Update: Seemingly no announcement planned at the event
Last week, you may remember that we covered a potential "surprise" Xbox-published title that could show up at Gamescom 2026 in an announcement, and there's now been a suggestion that game is the third entry in the Ori series. One of the two people who mentioned the surprise was someone known as...
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- Ori
- Ori 3
- Gamescom
Poll If You've Played It, What Do You Think Of The Modern Warfare 4 Beta So Far?
Everyone gets access this weekend
So, we're just about to finish the first weekend of the Modern Warfare 4 Open Beta, and as we've mentioned already, this one has only been available to those who have pre-ordered the game (or obtained a code via other means). As we look ahead to everyone getting access on August 28th, we thought we'd request some...
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- Modern Warfare 4
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
- Polls
News Massive PC Hit 'Mewgenics' Is Coming To Xbox, And Much Sooner Than Expected
One of the highest-rated games of 2026
If you've been keeping up with the PC scene over the past few months, you may have come across a game called Mewgenics that proved extremely popular back in February, and now it's coming to Xbox Series X and S as well. This isn't just a rumour - there's literally an Xbox Store page for Mewgenics that you can...
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- Mewgenics
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
Sunday23rd Aug 2026
News Two 'Day One' Releases Are Confirmed For Xbox Game Pass Over The Next Few Days
Potentially the last two of the month
We're all set to head into an extremely busy few days of showcases as part of Gamescom 2026, so we thought we'd use this quiet Sunday to give you the heads up on two "day one" releases coming to Xbox Game Pass along the way. The first of these is Blood Dungeon, which is a 2D platforming autoshooter from the...
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- Xbox Game Pass
- Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy
- Blood Dungeon
- Xbox Series X
News Xbox Now Has 88 Profile Badges, And Here's What They Mean
Including some extremely rare ones!
The folks over at Team Xbox have been making a quite a big deal of Profile Badges recently, adding new ways to view them in the latest Xbox Insider builds and even incorporating a new one for those who bought the Xbox One in 2013. And to be honest, I've never personally paid that much attention to them until now,...
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- Profile Badges
- Xbox One
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
Feature Seven Big Showcases That Need To Be On Your Radar At Gamescom 2026
A bunch of exciting events over the coming week
Here we go! We're just about to enter Gamescom week, during which a whole bunch of showcases will treat us to new trailers, reveals, announcements, deep dives and various other things for a massive range of upcoming Xbox games. These kinds of weeks can get very busy and hard to track, so that's where...
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Saturday22nd Aug 2026
Feature These 30+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (August 24-28)
Including three Xbox Game Pass titles!
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for August 24-28! We've got loads of big releases on the way over the next few days including Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2, Metal Gear Solid 4, Star Wars Zero Company and Once Human, while Xbox Game Pass is tr
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- Weekly Roundup
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- Xbox Series X
News 50+ Xbox Games Are Reduced By 90-95% In August's Latest Xbox Sales
Tons of great stuff to choose from
Looking for some cheap Xbox games to pick up in the latest Xbox sales? We've already highlighted over the past few days that some amazing games have dropped to their lowest prices ever in the new SEGA and Keep on Gaming sales, so you should start by checking out our roundups for those! Beyond that though, there
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- Deals
- Discounts
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News Here's What Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Looks Like On Xbox Series X|S
Here's how the Xbox versions stack up
Yesterday, the beta gates flung open for Xbox players to have their first crack at Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, and from what we can tell, it seems to have made quite the first impression over the past 24 hours. We've managed to play quite a few multiplayer matches and try out the campaign mission, and...
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- Call of Duty
- Modern Warfare 4
- Xbox Series X
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Feature Gamescom Opening Night Live: Date, Start Times & What To Expect
We're getting close now!
Welcome to our Pure Xbox guide for Gamescom 2026 Opening Night Live! As we're now closing in on Geoff Keighley's big August event, we're going to go over the exact date, length and start times for the upcoming livestream - alongside some of what we can expect to see during Gamescom's ONL showcase. We also have some official...
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- Talking Point
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Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 22-23)
Gearing up for the MW4 Beta?
It's the penultimate weekend before everything goes gaga for Gamescom 2026! Of course, I'm sure plenty of you will be playing a certain Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta, but don't forget about the Free Play Days offering and the vast amount of heavily discounted game
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- Features
- Talking Point
- What Are You Playing
Friday21st Aug 2026
Feature 25+ Of The Best Discounts From Xbox's Keep On Gaming Sale
A deal? A succulent Xbox deal?!
The best game, is a discounted game! So, we've been a busy bunch, trawling through Xbox's 'Keep On Gaming' sale to find you a deal worth nabbing. We've plucked a handful of titles reduced to their lowest price ever, such as MLB The Show 26 and Battlefield 6, with the latter currently offering a free trial period...
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- Features
- Deals
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
Guide Call Of Duty: MW4 Open Beta Dates, Start Times & How To Download
Starting TODAY in early access!
It's almost time for the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 (MW4) Open Beta! With the full game set to release this October, the beta will provide your first chance to check out not only the multiplayer, but even a sample of the campaign as well. So, here's a look at everything you need to know about the Modern Warfare 4...
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- Guides
- Call Of Duty
- Modern Warfare 4
- MW4
News Xbox CTO Issues Brief Statement On GTA 6 Leaks
"We are working closely with Take-Two and Rockstar Games"
The GTA 6 leak saga continues! As someone known as "Cyberleek" continues to share footage from an old build of GTA 6 online, it seems Take-Two is desperately working to track the person down and put a stop to the spoilers. Both Kotaku and Windows Central are reporting today that Take-T
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- GTA 6
- Leaks
News Xbox Series X25 Price & Release Date Details Are Starting To Leak Out
We've got the European price and a seemingly confirmed date
Here we go! We know many people have been eager to learn more about the Xbox Series X25 console's release date and price, and it looks like we've finally got some details on both of those things via a new leak. The well-known and usually very accurate website Dealabs is reporting that the...
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- Xbox Series X25
- Limited Edition
- 25th Anniversary
- Console
News Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 Is Getting Great Reviews Ahead Of Release
MGS4 makes its Xbox debut as part of it
Next week marks the arrival of Metal Gear Solid 4 on Xbox for the very first time as part of the new Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol.2, and that collection is unsurprisingly getting some great review scores ahead of release. The collection also includes Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker (the HD...
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- Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
News Silent Hill: Townfall Confirmed As Timed Exclusive, Will Likely Hit Xbox
Could launch as soon as March 2027
Konami has dropped 19 minutes of gameplay for Silent Hill: Townfall, the next mainline entry into the iconic horror series. The game is set to launch September 24, 2026 as a console exclusive on PS5 for at least six months. At the end of the gameplay video, the fine print reads that whilst Townfall is available on...
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- Silent Hill
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
- Konami
News Xbox Has Reportedly Pulled Out Of Sharing Digital Sales Data With Circana
EA said to have done the same thing
When it comes to sales reports across the games industry, some of them only provide estimated figures because analysis firms don't have all the definitive details, but Circana actually receives digital sales data from various publishers including Sony, SEGA, Konami, Capcom and others - and until very recently,...
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- Circana
- Digital Sales
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
News Here's What The New Stalker 2.0 Update Looks Like On Xbox Series X|S
First impressions of the new Unreal Engine version
Earlier this week, we highlighted the brand-new Stalker 2: Cost of Hope DLC and how it was getting extremely positive reviews, but we didn't talk that much about the other major addition in the form of the free 2.0 update. This is a seriously massive update for Stalker 2 that's described by the...
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- Stalker 2
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
- Comparison
News The Blood Of Dawnwalker Has Three Performance Modes On Xbox Series X
Update: Make that three!
We've timestamped the gameplay trailer to start at the beginning of the Xbox Series X performance mode specifications. Rebel Wolves has posted Xbox Series X gameplay for its upcoming RPG, The Blood of Dawnwalker, revealing the two graphical modes you can expect when it launches on Xbox and other platforms on September 3rd...
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- Blood of The Dawnwalker
- Xbox Series X
- Performance
Thursday20th Aug 2026
News Gears Of War: E-Day 1:1 'Prototype Lancer' Replica Goes Up For Pre-Order Today
Update: Second batch of stock now available
Gears of War: E-Day is coming exclusively to Xbox this October, and it's already an absolute blast to play, especially the new Horde Siege mode. That said, if you're into prized possessions and collectibles, there's a 1:1 replica of E-Day's 'Prototype Lancer' on the way, and it looks sick! Details are few...
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- Gears of War
- Lancer
- Xbox Gear Shop
