News Microsoft Reveals How Xbox Series X Is Going To Beat PS5
Incredible power! Ray tracing! Xbox One enhancements!
Guide All Xbox Play Anywhere Games
Buy once, play on Xbox One and PC
Random We're In Awe Of This Halo Infinite Xbox Series X Fan Art
Shut up and take our money!
News Don't Worry, Your Astro Headset Will Still Work On Xbox Series X
Even without the optical audio port
News - 2020, Week 12
Sunday22nd Mar 2020
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...
News Indie Developer To Reveal 4K, 120FPS Xbox Series X Exclusive Next Week
Announced via Twitter
Indie developer Dynamic Voltage Games has teased an exclusive title for Xbox Series X that will feature 4K visuals and 120fps support. An announcement was made via Twitter, where the developer revealed footage is on the way next week, but they're unable to capture it in 4K and 120fps just yet. If you've never heard of...
News ID@Xbox Shows Off Retro-Inspired 2020 Skate Deck
It's very old-school
The Independent Developers program at Xbox (ID@Xbox) has been giving out custom-made skate decks to participating developers and lucky Xbox fans for some years now, and has just unveiled its latest design for 2020. As you can see, it's a gorgeous design reminiscent of the 80s and early 90s gaming era. We're not sure exactly...
News GameStop Is Temporarily Shutting Its U.S. Storefronts From Today
"This is an unprecedented time"
GameStop has announced that all stores in the U.S. are to temporarily cease customer access to their storefronts starting today, with the company instead processing orders on a "digital-only basis, moving to curbside pick-up at stores and eCommerce delivery only". The move comes as a result of the coronavirus...
Random Creative YouTuber Makes DOOM Eternal Out Of Clay
It's gore-tastic
If you've never heard of Lee Hardcastle, he's a very popular indie filmmaker who makes "claymation that's not for children." And last week, ahead of the release of DOOM Eternal on Friday, he took to YouTube to unveil his latest gory creation based on Bethesda's new game. You can see the video for yourself above, which is currently...
News Call Of Duty: Warzone Could Be Getting A New Limited Time Mode
Raising the stakes
The free-to-play battle royale Call of Duty: Warzone might have only been out for a week, but already a new Solos mode has been added – allowing players to go it alone on the battlefield. Now, if the latest finding is anything to go by, it looks like it'll also be receiving a new limited time mode in the near future. Dataminers...
Saturday21st Mar 2020
News All This Self-Isolation Seems To Be Overloading Xbox Live, As Users Experience Ongoing Issues
Update: Things seem to be OK again for now
Update: (Sat 21st Mar, 2020 15:23 GMT): According to the Xbox Live Status page over at Xbox.com, everything has returned to normal again for now. Hurrah! Original Article: (Sat 21st Mar, 2020 07:15 GMT): As more people around the globe begin to self-isolate in an attempt to stop the spread of COVID-19,...
Random PS4 Player Wins One-Of-A-Kind Dragon Ball Xbox One
Talk about valuable
This'll make you jealous, Dragon Ball Z fans! Someone over at Reddit recently posted an image of a custom Dragon Ball Xbox One X they won in a contest, describing it as "the only one in the world." And until now, the person has been a PlayStation fan their entire life. You can see the image in the Reddit post below, which user...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 21st)
And so it begins
Welcome to the first edition of What Are You Playing here at the newly-relaunched Pure Xbox! We thought we'd follow Nintendo Life and Push Square in making this a weekly feature, so get involved in the comments and let us know which games you'll be playing over the next couple of days. Fraser Gilbert, News Editor: I've recently...
News Rainbow Six Siege Will Support Cross-Gen Matchmaking With Xbox Series X
Xbox One discs will work on Series X too
Ubisoft has put out a recent blog post (thanks Polygon) giving us some insight into how Rainbow Six Siege will support Xbox One and Xbox Series X simultaneously, with creative director Leroy Athanassoff indicating that players on both consoles will be able to play together with cross-gen matchmaking. In the...
News Call of Duty: Warzone Has Already Been Played By Over 30 Million People
That's a lot of CoD fans
Have you played Call of Duty: Warzone yet? There's a good chance you have, as the free-to-play game has already racked up an incredible 30 million players in just ten days. The news was announced by the Call of Duty Twitter account yesterday, which thanked its "amazing community". Call of Duty: Warzone currently appears...
Friday20th Mar 2020
Guide All Xbox Play Anywhere Games
Buy once, play on Xbox One and PC
It's not one of Microsoft's more heavily promoted Xbox promotions these days, but Xbox Play Anywhere remains a fantastic deal for anyone buying first-party games. The service allows you to buy a game for Xbox One and get another copy for PC, or vice-versa. Better yet, both versions share cloud saves, meaning you can...
Random We're In Awe Of This Halo Infinite Xbox Series X Fan Art
Shut up and take our money!
Have you seen this? Have you seen this?! We think Microsoft would make a lot of money if this was available day one for Xbox Series X. This design was made by talented Redditer NurRayArt, and we're still salivating over its gorgeous Halo Infinite inspired detail. You can see one of the posts NurRayArt made to the Halo...
News Don't Worry, Your Astro Headset Will Still Work On Xbox Series X
Even without the optical audio port
Yesterday, we reported that Microsoft has ditched the optical audio port on the Xbox Series X retail model, leading to some confusion about whether certain headsets and certain sound systems will still be compatible. Fortunately, it's now been confirmed that all of Astro Gaming's compatible headsets will continue...
Review DOOM Eternal - One Of The Best First-Person Shooters Ever Made
DOOM! Shake the room
We've just blasted and beaten our way into a remote cultist facility deep in the Artic Tundra, hot on the heels of the hell priest Deag Ranak. As we enter this towering death complex its tannoy speakers squeal to life – "The slayer has arrived. All mortally-challenged personnel please be advised." Ahead of us lies a bloody...
News 343 Industries Working Remotely, But Intends To Push On With Halo Infinite Development
"We're removing all the obstacles in our path and tracking well"
The coronavirus outbreak is causing a lot of disruptions around the world right now. Even within the video game industry, major events have been cancelled and certain releases have been delayed. Fortunately, it's still business as usual for 343 Industries, despite the fact the entire...
News Microsoft Alters Statement On Whether Xbox Series X Plays "All" Xbox One Games
Update: There's been a change in wording
Update: (Fri 20th Mar, 2020 23:43 GMT): It seems Microsoft can't confirm all Xbox One games will be compatible on Xbox Series X just yet. Over on the Xbox Twitter page, the company has clarified it's spent "over 100k hours" testing games from across all three generations of Xbox, and notes that "thousands" of...
News Upcoming RPG Sea of Stars Is The Spitting Image Of Chrono Trigger
Smashed its Kickstarter target
There's a new RPG on the way from Sabotage Studio -- the team behind the critically acclaimed The Messenger -- and it's looking very nice indeed. Sea of Stars is planned for release on PC and consoles in 2022, and it's smashed its Kickstarter target in under 7 hours. As noted over at Gematsu, the game is described as...
News Here's What's Coming To Xbox One Next Week
Ready for Bleeding Edge?
We've got a bunch of great Free Play Days titles to take advantage of this weekend, but what's happening next week? Well, it's a pretty busy one in terms of releases compared to what we've seen recently, so let's round everything up courtesy of Major Nelson over at Xbox Wire. Freedom Finger (March 24) is a "music driven,...
News Xbox Series X And PS5 Could Miss Holiday 2020 Release, Says Analyst
No surprises there
With the coronavirus affecting everything in most corners of the globe right now, it's no surprise to hear that both Xbox Series X and PS5 could potentially miss their holiday 2020 release dates. However, IDC Research Director of Gaming and VR/AR Lewis Ward suggests both consoles are still currently expected to release in Q4 2020,...
News GAME Explains Why It Broke DOOM Eternal's Street Date In The UK
"This is not our usual code of practice"
Bethesda's DOOM Eternal officially releases today, but throughout the week, we've been hearing reports of various retailers breaking its street date. GAME in the UK is one of those retailers, and in a statement, the company has confirmed that it indeed broke the game's street date due to the "unprecedented...
News Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Remastered Reappears On Ratings Board
This time in South Korea
It seems as though that recent leak suggesting a Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 remaster was possibly correct, as "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered" has recently been rated in South Korea. This was shared by IGN, who picked up on a Tweet earlier today with a link to the South Korean site.
News Sea Of Thieves Turns 2 Years Old Today, Celebrates With Freebies
Has it been that long?
It might not feel like it, but Rare's Sea of Thieves released a whole two years ago back on March 20, 2018. The game has come a long way since then (check our recent review), and to celebrate its anniversary, there are a bunch of freebies players can take advantage of over the next few days. Let's start with the biggest one...
Random Someone Put A Wireless Charger Inside Their Xbox One
...But why?
Here's an interesting one -- someone over at the Xbox One Reddit page has put a wireless charger inside their Xbox One S. Why? We don't know. But it's pretty fascinating anyway. This was shared yesterday by user Inkpuppet, who posted a photo of their phone charging on top of the system. They also went on to explain exactly how they did...
Thursday19th Mar 2020
News This Is What The Xbox Series X Devkit Looks Like
Not very fridge-y
We all know what the Xbox Series X looks like by now, but what does its devkit look like? Well, thanks to a recent hands-on video by Austin Evans, we have the answer. And interestingly, it looks nothing like the Xbox Series X itself, and a lot like the Project Scorpio devkit (which eventually became the Xbox One X). You can see...
Random Xbox Fans Think Now Is The Perfect Time To Bring Back 1 VS. 100
We wholeheartedly agree
If you owned an Xbox 360 back in 2009 or 2010, it's very likely you were able to experience the MMO game show 1 vs. 100 on Xbox Live. It ceased production pretty quickly -- it didn't last beyond July 2010 -- but people are still talking about it today, and some fans think now is the perfect time to bring it back. In case...
Review Cuphead - Difficult But Downright Delightful
Studio MDHR gambles and wins
There are very few games that so completely achieve what they set out to be. Studio MDHR’s Cuphead is one of them, a game that feels like a singular, focused vision come to life – as though it jumped out of its creator’s imaginations without compromise and without having to be made to fit a framework. It’s...
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...
News Xbox Game Pass Introduces Free Perks For Ultimate Subscribers
"Ultimate members will now regularly receive new benefits"
Microsoft has announced that Perks are the latest addition to Xbox Game Pass, rewarding Ultimate subscribers with everything from in-game content to DLC. In case you weren't aware, Game Pass Ultimate is the highest tier package available for the service, and includes Xbox Live Gold...
News Microsoft Ditches Optical Audio Port On Xbox Series X Retail Model
A prototype exclusive
A prototype model of the Xbox Series X Microsoft's been incredibly upfront about the hardware housed inside of the Xbox Series X as well as the technical specs, but as we noted the other day, the system has also removed a few (mostly minor) features that were previously included on the Xbox One. An eagle-eyed observer...
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...
Random This Xbox Player Just Became A Gamerscore Multimillionaire
Phil Spencer comments
Here's something you don't see everyday! Posting on Twitter, an Xbox player by the name of Pigimus Prime has shared footage of them hitting a ridiculous 2 million Gamerscore on Xbox Live, making them a Gamerscore multimillionaire. They're one of only a few players to ever achieve this feat. Furthermore, Phil Spencer took to...
News Even PS5 Fans Are Suggesting Xbox Series X Had The Better Reveal This Week
Just saying...
We're not in the business of throwing too much shade here at Pure Xbox, but let's be honest -- yesterday's PS5 deep dive wasn't particularly exciting for the average consumer. What some perceived to be a large-scale feature reveal ended up being a dry technical discussion, and some PS5 fans weren't happy. You can find disgruntlement...
News EA Hints Battlefield V Might Be Coming To Xbox Game Pass Soon
Bring it on
It was a busy day for Xbox Game Pass yesterday, with Microsoft announcing Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks, as well as various incomings and outgoings for the games library. And now, it looks like we may be getting another huge title added soon in the form of Battlefield V. Following a tweet posted by Xbox Game Pass yesterday about the...
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...
News Bethesda Explains Why DOOM Eternal Doesn't Have A Deathmatch Mode
Pete Hines reveals all
We're now just one day away from the official release of DOOM Eternal (well, it's already out in some places), and it's safe to say we're pretty hyped. The game has been getting fantastic reviews so far, but in a recent interview with
News EA Sports Changes FIFA 20 Ultimate Team In Response To Coronavirus
Concerns Team of the Week
Team of the Week -- the typical promo FIFA 20 Ultimate Team runs every week celebrating in-form, real life players from the world of football (soccer, if you prefer) -- has been drastically changed in response to the coronavirus. With very little football currently taking place across the world, the decision has been made...
Rumour Call Of Duty: Black Ops Reboot Coming In 2020
Codenamed "Project Zeus"
A reboot of the Call of Duty: Black Ops franchise is set to release later this year, at least according to YouTuber TheGamingRevolution. This has been reported by Video Games Chronicle, who pass on that the game "is said to be a reboot of the Black Ops franchise in a similar fashion to 2019’s Modern Warfare reimagining."...
News Free Play Days: Sea Of Thieves And Assassin's Creed Lead This Weekend's Lineup
Discounts available too
For those of you in self-isolation this weekend (stay safe!), you'll be glad to hear Microsoft is making another set of games available for free for Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members. This time around, the games are Assassin's Creed Odyssey, Sea of Thieves and Smite. We already
Wednesday18th Mar 2020
News Xbox Series X Release Date Goes Live, But Microsoft Says It's Inaccurate
Update: We got excited for a minute
Update: (Wed 18th Mar, 2020 19:40 GMT): Turns out all that excitement was a bit misguided. Xbox's Major Nelson has confirmed on Twitter that the Thanksgiving 2020 release date is 'inaccurate', and that Xbox Series X is still slated for Holiday 2020: Original Story: (Wed 18th Mar, 2020 19:05 GMT): It's the news...
News Xbox Series X Already Has PS5 Beat When It Comes To This Crucial Spec
Talking Teraflops
Update: (Wed 18th Mar, 2020 17:26 GMT): The PS5 presentation is now over, and we've published a comparison of Xbox Series X and PS5 specs over at this page. Original Article (Wed 18th Mar, 2020 16:20 GMT): The PS5 deep dive is ongoing at the time of writing, but Eurogamer has just posted a breakdown of PS5 specs, confirming the...
News The Xbox One X Went On Sale For An Absurd Price Last Night
Finders keepers
If you happened to be browsing the US Microsoft Store last night, you might have stumbled upon a bargain of an Xbox One X deal. The system was seen to be selling f
News Microsoft Apparently Has 16 First-Party Xbox Studios, But That Doesn't Add Up
Is it teasing a new acquisition?
Microsoft is looking to even the playing field next generation by releasing more first-party exclusives than ever before. In order to achieve this, it needs studios and lots of them. While we already know Xbox has plenty of talented developers on board, there might be one – or even two – that haven't yet been...
Review Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare - A Fresh Take On A Stale Formula
Breach and clear
Coming after the mixed reception to 2018’s Call Of Duty: Black Ops 4, Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare already has one plus on its side from the off: a fully-fledged story campaign. While many might argue whether narrative modes have much of a place in an era of battle passes and games as a service, Modern Warfare proves a story mode...
News Some Big Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass Very Soon
Update: Another six added to the list for PC
Update: (Wed 18th Mar, 2020 17:34 GMT): There are more! It's also been announced that Battle Chef Brigade, Cities: Skylines, Kingsway, Operencia: The Stolen Sun, Orwell: Keeping an Eye on You and Vampyr will be leaving the Game Pass for PC lineup in the near future. Original Story: (Wed 18th Mar, 2020...
News Here's How Xbox Series X Compares To The PS5
The breakdown of specs
Alright, here we go -- the comparison breakdown between Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5. Below, you can see a table (thanks Push Square!) indicating the differences between both consoles, with the better specifications highlighted in bold. Let's take a look: Xbox Series X & PS5 Technical Specifications Comparison:...
Random Someone Recreated Michael's GTA V Mansion In The Sims 4
This is absolutely incredible
You've played GTA V, right? If you have, you'll definitely know of Michael and Amanda De Santa's luxurious mansion in Rockford Hills. It's one of the most recognisable settings in the game, and now, one creative Grand Theft Auto fanatic has attempted to recreate it in The Sims 4 with stunning results. You can see just...
News Six More Games Have Been Announced For Xbox Game Pass This Month
It's all happening today
All the Xbox Game Pass news seems to be landing today! After it was previously revealed that various games are set to leave the service in the near future, we've now been treated to information about some newcomers, including the highly-anticipated launch day release of Bleeding Edge on March 24th. You'll find a list of...
Guide Best Xbox One Controllers For 2020
Playing with style
If you have thrown any of your precious Xbox One controllers at a wall in a fit of rage after getting sniped in Call of Duty, we feel your pain. Still there is a smorgasbord of options out there for an additional Xbox One controller for your collection – or a replacement. Ahem. Some are reasonably cheap and some are not so...
News This Is Why Ray Tracing On Xbox Series X Is Such A Big Deal
A ray of light
One of the big takeaways from Microsoft's recent reveal of the Xbox Series X console is the power of ray tracing to enliven and enrich the games we play. Ray tracing is a hot topic in the world of video game tech right now, and allows developers to accurately simulate the effect of nature light within their games. Eurogamer's Digital...
News You'll Be Able To Play Assassin's Creed Odyssey For Free This Weekend
Travel to Ancient Greece
Ubisoft is making the latest game in the Assassin's Creed franchise available for free on Xbox One this weekend. The full version of Assassin's Creed Odyssey will be available from March 19 to March 22, and those who take part in the weekend (including existing owners) will unlock the Ezio's Roman Set through the Ubisoft...
Gallery Check Out The Phantom Magenta Special Edition Controller In All Its Glory
It's a thing of beauty
There's a new Xbox Wireless Controller in town, and it's already getting the plaudits for being one of the most gorgeous designs we've seen this generation. The Phantom Magenta Special Edition went on sale yesterday at a variety of retailers, and is currently available for £59.99/$69.99 at the Microsoft Store. This follows...
News Call Of Duty: Warzone's Battle Royale Now Has A Solos Mode
Who needs friends anyway?
If you've been playing the free-to-play Call of Duty: Warzone since its release last week, you'll know its battle royale mode has only supported Trios thus far. Now, Activision have announced that a Solos mode has been added to the game, allowing you to do away with your uncooperative teammates once and for all. They've...
News After No Man's Sky, Hello Games Is Getting Cosy With The Last Campfire This Summer
Looks utterly charming
No Man's Sky developer Hello Games has announced it's putting out a new puzzle-adventure style game for Xbox One later this summer. The game, which is called The Last Campfire, was originally revealed via a teaser trailer all the way back in 2018, but has only now finally received a release date. The Last Campfire "follows...
Tuesday17th Mar 2020
Review Ori And The Will Of The Wisps - The Best Platformer On Xbox One
Over the moon
There's a quest quite early on in Ori and the Will of the Wisps that neatly encapsulates pretty much everything that's so wonderful about Moon Studios' superlative sequel. Charged with making your way through a windmill in order to get its great big wheels turning again so the poisoned waters of Niwen may run clear once more, you find...
News Major Nelson Explains What Can Be Run Where On Xbox Series X
He's here to make everything clear
There's seemingly some confusion about the location of where games will run from on the Xbox Series X. It's got to the point where Larry Hryb – best known by his gamertag "Major Nelson" – has chimed in on social media to clarify how exactly Microsoft's new system will play games. This was his response to an...
News The Inside Of Xbox Series X Is Hiding A Really Cool Easter Egg
It's Halo related
There's every chance you'll never get to see this on the Xbox Series X, but even so, it's a cool secret. As shown off by Austin Evans in his Xbox Series X Hands On video yesterday, the giant fan on top of the console includes a sticker with Master Chief's helmet on the front. You can see this up close in the screengrabs below, and...
Random State Of Decay Predicted We'd Be Panic Buying Toilet Paper Back In 2013
They got it spot on
The coronavirus continues to have a major impact on the world, but one of the strangest things we've seen is the lack of toilet paper lining our stores. With people panic buying loo rolls in their droves, there just hasn't been enough to go around. And bizarrely, State of Decay predicted it all the way back in 2013. A user...
News Here's What's Missing From Xbox Series X
Absent features
We spent pretty much the entirety of yesterday talking about what features the Xbox Series X will packing at launch, and it's safe to say we're incredibly excited. But compared to current-gen, what won't it be able to do? We've got some speculation and confirmations to share. The first report comes from Windows Central, who mention...
Deals Over 200 Xbox Games On Sale This Week, Including Final Fantasy And Resident Evil
Here are some of the highlights
It's Tuesday, and that means it's time for another brand-new sale on Xbox Live! As usual, we've got the standard Deals with Gold sale for Xbox Live members, but there's also a Spotlight and Publisher sale on offer too, with Xbox One and Xbox 360 games included. All of these deals are valid through March 23, 2020...
News Surprise! DOOM Eternal Is Releasing Tomorrow At UK GAME Stores
It's been moved forward
If you're a DOOM fan eagerly anticipating the release of DOOM Eternal this week, you're in for a treat. GAME stores in the UK are releasing the game even earlier than planned, moving the date forward to Wednesday, 18th March. Yes -- you can get your hands on the game (in-store only) tomorrow! Check out GAME York's tweet...
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...
News What You Need To Know About Latency On Xbox Series X
Let's talk response times
As part of yesterday's major Xbox Series X deep dive, we heard quite a lot about latency. Microsoft is investing a significant amount of time and effort into enhancing this area for the next-generation, ensuring that both the controller and console are prepared to deliver faster response times across the board Let's start...
News We'll Find Out How The PS5 Stacks Up To Xbox Series X Tomorrow
Here comes the deep dive
Yesterday was a big day for Xbox Series X news, and it looks like tomorrow will be the same for PS5. As announced by PlayStation earlier today (and reported by our sister site Push Square), we'll be getting a look at how the PS5 stacks up against the Xbox Series X via a PlayStation Blog livestream tomorrow. You can see the...
News The First Reviews For DOOM Eternal Are Looking Hellaciously Good
Rip and tear
The first reviews for DOOM Eternal have just gone live, and for the most part, they're really positive. Let's take a look at what some critics have been saying about the game so far. We'll start over at sister site Push Square, who have given the game a 9/10. In their review, they list pros including "incredible gunplay", "wonderful...
News These Speedruns For The New Ori Game Are Ridiculous
Hasn't even been out a week
It's only been six days since the release of the fantastic Ori and the Will of the Wisps for Xbox One and PC, and already, speedrunners are blasting their way through it. Kotaku reported earlier today about a speedrun that clocks in at 1 hour and 37 seconds, but we think we might have found one that's even quicker. Let's...
News CD Projekt Red Is Still Confident We'll Be Playing Cyberpunk 2077 In September
New update
Various companies have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in recent weeks, and CD Projekt Red is no exception. The Cyberpunk 2077 developer has taken to Twitter to provide an update on its current situation, and have confirmed that plans remain on track to release the game on Xbox One this September. In the update, the company...
News Fortnite's Latest Update Adds Helicopters With Full Squad Support
Locker presets too
Get to da Choppa! Fortnite has added a new vehicle for the first time in a year, and yes -- it's a helicopter. But unlike the X-4 Stormwing, which suffered from a lack of balance back in Chapter 1: Season 7, there aren't any vehicle-mounted weapons to take advantage of, and the helicopter can also support a full squad of four. So...
Monday16th Mar 2020
News Microsoft Reveals How Xbox Series X Is Going To Beat PS5
Incredible power! Ray tracing! Xbox One enhancements!
While Microsoft has certainly been more talkative in 2020 than its direct rival Sony, we've nonetheless been hankering for fresh news about the upcoming Xbox Series X console. Thankfully, that wait is now over as Microsoft has afforded our friends over at Eurogamer's Digital Foundry unprecedented...
Review Gears 5 - Brings The Series Kicking And Screaming Into The Present
Swarm and cosy
Once upon a time, back when then the Xbox 360 was just a babe, the original Gears of War was a much-needed dose of adrenaline. Third-person shooters were all the rage back then, but it wasn’t until Epic Games came along and created its own line of bulky space marines that the genre finally stepped up a gear (if you'll pardon the...
Guide Which Xbox One Console Should You Buy? Xbox One S, X And All-Digital Options Detailed
Comparing the current line of Xbox One consoles
So you're in the market for a shiny new Xbox One console? We can't blame you, it's a fantastic system. If you are upgrading from an Xbox 360, or fancy a change from gaming on the Nintendo Switch or PlayStation 4, the Xbox One family of consoles all have something unique to offer. There are several...
News Xbox Series X Controller Still Requires AA Batteries
What year is it?
The Xbox Series X pad is looking pretty nice, as you can see in this gallery. Microsoft has taken what was an already comfortable controller and improved it with a new D-Pad, share button and textured shoulder triggers. However, one aspect which hasn't changed from the Xbox One controller is the need for AA batteries. That's right...
Guide All Project xCloud Preview Games
Stream Xbox games on the go
It wasn't so long ago that you could only dream of playing Xbox games on a portable device, but Project xCloud makes it possible. The cloud streaming service allows you to play your favourite Xbox games wherever you are in the world (currently for Android devices only) without requiring any additional hardware power. For...
Gallery Check Out The New Xbox Series X Controller
Yes, it has a share button now
Microsoft has just revealed some close-up shots of its latest controller. At first glance, the new Xbox Series X controller doesn't look a million miles away from the design of the Xbox One pad – after all, if something isn't broke, why fix it? – but we can assure you there are some welcome changes when you look a...
That's cold
Given that video games are serious business these days, it's always nice to see a major platform holder poke fun at itself – and that's precisely what Microsoft has done today as part of its big Xbox Series X reveal. When the console was first shown off a while ago, many people compared its unusual form factor to that of a fridge...
Gallery Avert Your Eyes, This Xbox Series X Is Naked
Stripped down
Microsoft has offered up a generous dollop of Xbox Series X info today, as well as some (ahem) revealing images of what the console looks like with its clothes off. In the shots below, you can see the Series X's innermost secrets, including its blazingly fast internal hardware (phwoar!) and the way it allows air to circulate in order...
News Xbox Series X Could Offer The Definitive Version Of Cyberpunk 2077, And Here's Why
Inside Microsoft's quest for ultimate backwards compatibility
Our friends over at Eurogamer's Digital Foundry have just delivered a massive helping of Xbox Series X specifications and info, and one of the most exciting pieces of news relates to how the console will handle games produced for older Xbox systems. We already knew that Microsoft was...
News See Footage Of Gears 5 And Minecraft Running On Xbox Series X
Includes a Ray Tracing demo
As part of the Xbox Series X reveal we've been treated to so far today, we've heard various bits of information about updated Gears 5 and Minecraft versions. And now, you can see them in action for yourself in footage provided by YouTube channel This Is at the top of the page. We previously heard about an updated Gears 5...
News Xbox Series X Full Tech Specs Are Revealed, And They're Seriously Impressive
How does it compare to the Xbox One?
It's time for the big reveal. Microsoft have provided our friends over at Eurogamer's Digital Foundry with a huge set of new details about Xbox Series X, including pretty much everything you need to know tech-wise ahead of release. We're going to be drip-feeding content surrounding the upcoming system...
News You'll Still Be Able To Use USB Storage With Xbox Series X
Just not with Series X games
If you've been using external USB storage with your Xbox One over the years (we certainly have), you'll be pleased to hear it's still compatible with Xbox Series X. The downside? Xbox Series X games won't be able to run off it, and we're not exactly sure how it'll work alongside them just yet. Again, this comes courtesy...
News New 23 Minute Video Shows The Xbox Series X In Action
Also a look at the components
There's a whole load of Xbox Series X news breaking right now courtesy of Eurogamer's Digital Foundry, and they've also put out some intriguing footage. You can see the video by clicking the play button above, which is a whopping 22 minutes and 53 seconds of Xbox Series X impressions and comparisons. The video features...
News Xbox Series X Is So Clever It Can Add HDR To Old Games
"It can be applied to all games theoretically"
Xbox Series X is so smart it will be able to add HDR effects to game that didn't originally ship with them, it has been revealed. Eurogamer's Digital Foundry visited Microsoft's HQ and was shown a demo of Halo 5 – a game that never shipped with support for the feature – with HDR turned on. It...
News Here's How Big The Xbox Series X Really Is
It's not the size of a fridge
If you're like us, you've probably been carefully planning where your Xbox Series X is going to sit next to your TV for months, moving everything around in preparation for Microsoft's upcoming console. Until now, however, we didn't know how big it really was. Now we do. According to Eurogamer and Digital Foundry, the...
News GTA Fans Think New Online DLC Teases The Locations Of GTA 6
Returning to familiar territory?
It's worth taking this with a hefty pinch of salt, but some GTA fans seem to think they've discovered the locations where the inevitable Grand Theft Auto VI will be set. It's the result of a recent GTA Online DLC called Open Wheel, which includes an interesting map for the "Height of Society" race track. According...
News Microsoft Shows Off Seriously Fast Load Times On Xbox Series X
Major improvement over Xbox One X
You don't need us to say too much about this -- just watch it for yourself. The video above, posted by Xbox earlier today, shows State of Decay 2 running on both an Xbox One X and Xbox Series X. And the difference in loading times is incredibly significant. The video, which is described as a "tech demo" for now,...
News "Quick Resume" Looks Like A Game-Changer On Xbox Series X
Supports a minimum of three games
We already knew about Quick Resume -- the feature that allows you to resume multiple games on Xbox Series X without losing progress -- but today, we've been treated to more details on the feature courtesy of Eurogamer's Digital Foundry. At its core, it'll support a minimum of three games at once, with potential for...
News Halo 2 For PC Expected To Go Into Public Testing Later This Month
If all goes to plan
Don't get us wrong, we appreciate the fact The Master Chief Collection is now accessible to more fans than ever before, but 343's roll out of the PC version seems like it could take some time. Head over to Steam or any forum celebrating the series and you'll likely see at least a few posts about how long it's taken to release...
News There's A Resident Evil 3 Demo Coming Out This Week
Resistance Open Beta also on the way
Capcom have revealed that a Resident Evil 3 Demo is coming to Xbox Live on March 19th (this Thursday), while an open beta for the co-op focused Resistance will also be available on March 27th. There's also a new trailer showcasing some of the gameplay, which you can see above. The news was shared on the Capcom...
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