News Microsoft Responds To Negative Feedback For Halo Infinite's Visuals
Aaron Greenberg speaks out
News Xbox Series X Listing Spotted On Amazon US
Not currently available
Feature Xbox Summer Demo Event Now Live, 70+ Games Available
Download all the free demos here
News Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Members Will Be Rewarded This Summer
New perks, double rewards points and more
News - 2020, Week 30
Sunday26th Jul 2020
Talking Point What August 2020 Xbox Games With Gold Do You Want?
Give us your wishlist
It's almost time for another set of Xbox Games with Gold titles! The month of July has seen WRC 8 FIA World Rally Championship, Dunk Lords, Saints Row 2 and Juju all given away for free for Xbox Live Gold subscribers, and another four games will soon be on the way. If you haven't done it yet, you can still download three of...
News Halo Infinite Dev Addresses Criticism Of The Game's Graphics
"We are definitely still very much in development"
The big topic of discussion at the moment seems to be Halo Infinite's visuals - gameplay of the title was finally shown off at this week's Xbox Games Showcase, but the reaction has been mixed to put it mildly. Just the other day, Microsoft responded to negative feedback by suggesting the game is a...
News Dragon Quest Was One Of Phil Spencer's Favourite Moments Of The Xbox Showcase
And ours too, Phil!
Phil Spencer has been working hard to improve Xbox's relationship with Japanese creators, and it looks like we're starting to see the fruits of his labor. At Microsoft's showcase earlier this week, the team revealed multiple Japanese titles are on the way to Xbox and Xbox Game Pass. In the same interview with the YouTube channel...
Quiz Can You Identify All Of These Games From July's Xbox Showcase?
How closely were you paying attention?
It's quiz time! This week, we've scoured through July's Xbox Games Showcase to grab 15 random screenshots from the various titles that were featured during the event. How closely were you paying attention? Let's see how many games you can identify... it's harder than it sounds!
Reminder Today Is Your Last Chance To Download 70+ Free Demos On Xbox
Get them before they're gone
Microsoft has been hosting a large, free Summer Game Fest Demo Event on Xbox One this week, featuring free demos for over 70 games. The event runs until tomorrow, July 27th, so this is your last full day to download them from the Microsoft Store before they seemingly disappear... at least for now! You'll find a full...
Saturday25th Jul 2020
News Xbox Insiders Get Individual Party Volume Controls In Latest Update
Friends shouting too much? Turn 'em down!
Xbox Insiders have been treated to a very welcome new feature over the past 24 hours - the ability to control individual volume levels for every member in an Xbox Live Party. For now, this has been rolled out to users in the Alpha Skip-Ahead and Alpha rings, although we're assuming it'll soon make its way...
News CrossCode Has More Xbox Game Pass Players Than PS4 & Switch Combined
"That is something I didn't see coming"
Developer Radical Fish Games has been discussing its retro-inspired 2D Action-RPG CrossCode, revealing that the game currently has more Xbox Game Pass players than on PS4 and Nintendo Switch combined. In the interview with Duel Screens, Radical Fish Games co-founder Felix Klein talked a bit more about the...
Pick One Which Of These Xbox Series X Games Are You Most Excited For?
Remember, you can only pick one!
It's time for another Pick One! This week, we're naturally focusing on this past Thursday's Xbox Games Showcase, which gave us a look at a whole bunch of upcoming Xbox Series X titles, including gameplay for Halo Infinite. We've picked out five of the games that featured in the event, and while many have only been...
News Forza Horizon 4, Sea Of Thieves Are Being Optimised For Xbox Series X
Including higher frame rates
Microsoft revealed as part of this week's Xbox Games Showcase that Forza Horizon 4 and Sea of Thieves would be joining a selection of Xbox One titles that will be optimised for Xbox Series X, with the upgraded versions available through Smart Delivery and Xbox Game Pass. So, what does that mean? In the case of Forza...
News 343 Will 'Soon' Share The First Details About Halo Infinite's Multiplayer
Update: Phil Spencer chimes in
Update (Sat 25th Jul, 2020 07:30 BST): In an interview with the YouTube channel iJustine, Head of Xbox Phil Spencer gave fans a bit more information about the multiplayer component in Halo Infinite - stating how it would build on what the team did with Halo 5 to expect a reveal soon. "The multiplayer in Halo...
Poll What Are Your Thoughts On Xbox Game Pass After July's Show?
Have you been convinced to sign up / renew?
This week's Xbox Games Showcase featured a very clear running theme - Xbox Game Pass. Microsoft confirmed during the event that every title featured in the main show would be coming to the subscription service (aside from free-to-play titles), which represents over 15 games in all, including Halo Infinite...
News Rumour Says Fable Is An MMO, But It's Reportedly Not True
No need to panic
You might have been hearing rumours over the past day-or-so that the new Fable - announced as part of this week's Xbox Games Showcase - will be a massively multiplayer online game. But according to a report, this isn't true. The rumour originated from French journalist CronoTK on Twitter, who according to GamesRadar, successfully...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 25th)
Been downloading some free demos?
What a week it's been for Xbox, eh?! Even though the Xbox Games Showcase has come and gone, there's still lots to discover this weekend including a couple of recent Xbox Game Pass releases, three Free Play Days titles and a massive free demo event featuring over 70 playable games! Here's what we're pla
Friday24th Jul 2020
News Microsoft Responds To Negative Feedback For Halo Infinite's Visuals
Aaron Greenberg speaks out
Yesterday gave us the highly-anticipated gameplay reveal of Halo Infinite, and while it's generally gone down very well, some have suggested that the game's visuals maybe aren't as impressive as they expected. GM of Xbox Games Marketing Aaron Greenberg was questioned about this in a livestream with Inside Gaming
News Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Members Will Be Rewarded This Summer
New perks, double rewards points and more
Microsoft has today unveiled its Xbox Game Pass Ultimate 'Summer Mode' campaign - an eight-week long promotion which will see Ultimate subscribers rewarded in various ways. Firstly, the company says Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks will roll out throughout the summer including "for some of your favourite...
Guide The Complete List Of Xbox Series X Games
Every game announced for Xbox Series X
The Xbox Series X is officially on the way, with Microsoft currently targeting a Holiday 2020 release date for the system. There are still more Xbox Series X titles to be announced over the coming weeks and months, but for now, we've put together this guide of every game revealed so far. Feel free to bookmark...
News Bloober Team Confirms The Medium Will Be 30FPS On Xbox Series X
For a couple of reasons
Developer Bloober Team has confirmed that its upcoming horror title The Medium will be 30fps on Xbox Series X. In response to a commenter on the studio's official YouTube channel, it was explained that the game will run at 4K/30fps for cinematic reasons, as well as its 'Dual-Reality' gameplay: "The game is 4K/30fps. The...
News Microsoft: July's Xbox Games Showcase Could Have Been Longer
But the focus was on Game Pass
Microsoft's Aaron Greenberg has been talking to a variety of YouTubers following yesterday's Xbox Games Showcase, and revealed that the team could have made yesterday's show even longer. Talking on the Parris YouTube channel, the GM of Xbox Games Marketing explained that the reason behind condensing it to a single...
News Gears Tactics Officially Arrives On Xbox Series X This Holiday
As well as Xbox One
Although it didn't make a proper appearance in yesterday's Xbox Games Showcase event, Microsoft has confirmed that Gears Tactics will be coming to Xbox One and Xbox Series X this holiday. In a roundup on Xbox Wire, it was noted that the game will run in 4K Ultra HD at 60 frames per-second on Xbox Series X, but no further details...
News Rest Assured, Team Xbox Hasn't Forgotten About Battletoads
A cheeky reminder it's still on the way
One game that we think the Xbox Games Showcase could have really used the support of was Battletoads. Sadly, we've seen very little of it since its initial reveal in 2018. It's got to the point where we're searching for other signs that it's still on the way. If you did tune into yesterday's broadcast, you...
News Don't Worry, Halo Infinite Will Have Multiplayer At Launch
Update: 343 debunks rumour
Update (Fri 24th Jul, 2020 18:40 BST): Nothing to see here, folks! Halo Community Director Brian Jarrard has commented on this rumour on Twitter, confirming that it is definitely not true. Panic over! Original story (Fri 24th Jul, 2020 16:55 BST): Veteran journalist and YouTuber Brad Sams has revealed in a video report...
News Rockstar Hints At New Location For 'Biggest Ever' GTA Online Update
Arriving later this year
Rockstar Games has today released some new content information about Grand Theft Auto Online, including that an update later this year will feature "our latest take on Heists in an entirely new location." The update in question is said to be the "biggest ever update" for the game, but no further details have been provided...
Video Here Are 15 Indie Games Coming To Xbox Series X
All optimized for the system
Microsoft gave us a very brief taste of some ID@Xbox games on the way to Xbox Series X as part of yesterday's Xbox Games Showcase, but it has since released a longer video with more titles. All of the games featured in the trailer above will be "Optimized for Xbox Series X", and you'll be able to play them first on...
News Double Fine's Psychonauts 2 Has Been Delayed To 2021
But it's coming to Xbox Series X
Microsoft and Double Fine have seemingly confirmed that Psychonauts 2 has been delayed until 2021, but it's also coming to Xbox Series X with "Optimized for Series X" features. The 2021 date was highlighted in an official post over at Xbox Wire, but no further details were given aside from an acknowledgement that...
News Warhammer 40,000: Darktide Brings First-Person Co-Op To Xbox Series X
Set for 2021 release
Microsoft and developer Fatshark revealed as part of yesterday's Xbox Games Showcase that first-person, co-op focused shooter Warhammer 40,000: Darktide is coming to Xbox Series X in 2021. The developer says it will be sticking with the familiar Warhammer: Vermintide formula for Darktide, featuring 4 player co-op first-person...
Video Take A Look At Remedy's CrossfireX Campaign
Including snippets of raw gameplay
Yesterday's Xbox Games Showcase gave us a first look at the campaign for upcoming first-person shooter CrossfireX, which is being created by Control and Alan Wake developer, Remedy Entertainment. You can check out the full trailer above, and IGN has since uploaded a video featuring impressions and snippets of raw...
News Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis Arrives On Xbox In 2021
"reborn in all aspects"
One of the many games announced during the Xbox Games Showcase was Sega's online action-RPG, Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis. It'll be arriving on Xbox Series X, Xbox One, and PC in 2021. According to the official Xbox Wire news post, this is the "latest entry" in the PSO2 universe. Although, as Eurogamer points out -...
Video Latest Crash Bandicoot 4 Footage Features Playable Neo Cortex
And some creative level design
Some new gameplay footage of Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time has hit YouTube today following a recent hands-on event, giving us our first look at playable Dr. Neo Cortex and more. You can specifically check out that footage in the video above, with the Cortex parts appearing to replace enemies with more complex...
News Ori's Composer Is Working On The Score For Halo Infinite
Sounds good to us
343 Industries has confirmed that award-winning composer Gareth Coker is working on the musical score for Halo Infinite, who previously worked on the likes of Minecraft and the Ori series of games. In a post on the official Halo website, it was explained that Coker's compositions can be heard throughout the game's campaign, and...
Thursday23rd Jul 2020
News These 15+ Games From July's Show Will Be Playable With Xbox Game Pass
Serious value for money
During today's Xbox Games Showcase livestream, Microsoft announced that every title featured in the main show would be coming to Xbox Game Pass (aside from free-to-play titles), which represents a lot of different games! Based on that information, it seems all of the following games will be added to the service: As Dusk...
Video Watch The Full 4K Replay Of July's Xbox Games Showcase
Catch up on the entire event
Missed this week's Xbox Games Showcase livestream but want to watch it back for yourself? You've got an advantage over the rest of us - the video on demand version is a crisp 4K, 60fps video, so you'll see footage of all those new Xbox Series X games in the highest possible quality. Grab yourself some snacks, get comfy...
News Two More Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass
At least crack a smile, Phil
It's time for some new Xbox Game Pass games! Reverse horror game Carrion is now available on both Xbox One and PC following its release earlier today, while Golf With Your Friends has finally made its way to Xbox Game Pass for PC after launching for Xbox One back in May. And in case you're wondering where that meme...
Live Watch The Xbox Series X Games Showcase Event Here
Featuring Halo Infinite gameplay
It's finally here! Today's Xbox Games Showcase will feature first looks at new gameplay (including Halo Infinite), insights from development teams being optimized for Xbox Series X, and brand-new game announcements. The pre-show is scheduled to begin at 8am PT / 4pm BST featuring additional world premieres, while...
Roundup Here's Everything That Was Revealed During July's Xbox Games Showcase
Missed the event? Here's a recap
Weren't able to catch July's Xbox Games Showcase earlier today? No worries! You can always go back and watch the on-demand version for yourself, complete with a rundown of announcements over at our live blog. If you don't fancy watching it all the way through, we've also detailed all the important reveals in this...
Poll How Would You Grade July's Xbox Games Showcase?
Give us your vote
The dust is now beginning to settle on today's Xbox Games Showcase event, which gave us our first look at Halo Infinite gameplay, the reveal of Fable and much, much more. If you haven't had a chance to watch it yet, you can catch the full thing over at our live blog page, and you can also check out our recap of all the reveals...
Poll Has July's Xbox Showcase Changed Your Mind On Xbox Series X?
For better or worse?
Today's Xbox Games Showcase is now officially in the bag, and you can watch the full 4K replay of the show here at Pure Xbox - or check out our roundup of everything that was revealed instead. For those who were able to catch the show live or have already finished watching it, we want to know whether it has changed your mind on...
News FIFA 21 Introduces VOLTA Squads, Co-Op Ultimate Team
Watch the new trailer
EA Sports has today revealed a selection of new features coming to FIFA 21 when it launches this October, as well as a brand-new trailer for the game which you can watch above. A couple of the big new features concern VOLTA and Ultimate Team - the former, small-sided football mode is getting a Squads feature where you can team...
News Here It Is, The World Premiere Gameplay Of Halo Infinite
Master Chief is back!
It's finally here! 343 Industries has shared an official first look at Halo Infinite gameplay as part of today's Xbox Games Showcase event, taken from the game's campaign. You can watch the video above! Microsoft has also released more information on the game via the Microsoft Store, explaining that multiplayer and Forge...
News It's Official, A New Fable Is Coming To Xbox Series X
Watch the World Premiere trailer
It's official! Microsoft has announced that a new Fable is on its way exclusively to Xbox Series X and PC as part of today's Xbox Games Showcase event, and the game will also be available with Xbox Game Pass. As rumoured, it's being developed by Forza specialists Playground Games, but very few details have been...
News Xbox Series X Will Have Over 60 Brand-New Launch Titles
And over 100 altogether
Microsoft's GM of Xbox Games Marketing Aaron Greenberg has confirmed today that the Xbox Series X will have over 60 brand-new launch titles, and over 40 older titles that have been "Optimized for Xbox Series X." In an interview as part of an Inside Gaming livestream, Greenberg responded to a question about big launch titles...
News Obsidian Unveils New Fantasy RPG, Avowed
Set in the world of Eora
Obisidian has announced its new first-person, fantasy RPG called Avowed as part today's Xbox Games Showcase event, and you can watch the reveal trailer for the game above. Details are pretty much non-existent on this one for the moment, but the game will be available with Xbox Game Pass when it releases, and will be set in...
Gallery Feast Your Eyes On These All-New Halo Infinite Screenshots
And tell us what you think
We had our first look at Halo Infinite gameplay as part of the Xbox Games Showcase earlier today, and 343 Industries has since released a handful of new images for the game via the official Halo forums. The Microsoft Store also lists a selection of new details about the game, revealing that more information on multiplayer...
News Rare Gives Us A Closer Look At Everwild, Coming To Xbox Series X
"A unique and unforgettable experience"
Developer Rare has shared a closer look at its highly-anticipated new IP Everwild in a trailer as part of today's Xbox Games Showcase. You can check out the new trailer above. Unfortunately, there's still very little information to go on for now, with the game's description simply suggesting that "unique and...
News The Gunk Is An Xbox Exclusive From The Makers Of SteamWorld
Starring a duo of gritty space haulers
Swedish developer and publisher Thunderful announced third-person action-adventure game The Gunk as part of today's Xbox Games Showcase, which will be an Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Windows 10 PC exclusive. Thunderful's Image & Form team is the creator of the popular SteamWorld franchise of games, and The...
News Aaron Greenberg Reminds Us Today's Xbox Showcase Is All About Games
"We hope you like it"
Later today (UK time), we'll finally get to see everything Microsoft's Xbox Series X Games Showcase has to offer. This will include our very first look at the campaign gameplay in Halo Infinite. To ensure fans know what's coming, GM of Xbox Games Marketing Aaron Greenberg has issued a friendly reminder over on Twitter about...
News Forza Motorsport On Xbox Series X Will Be 60FPS With Ray Tracing
Here's a first look
Microsoft and Turn 10 have given us a first look at the next Forza Motorsport on Xbox Series X, explaining that the game will feature 4K visuals and 60 frames per-second, as well as ray tracing. The game is said to be in early development for now, and will be a reimagining of the series, "taking what has made Forza Motorsport...
News Stalker 2 Is An Xbox Series X Console Launch Exclusive
"Making a true next-gen console debut"
It was announced during today's Xbox Games Showcase that survival horror FPS S.T.A.L.K.E.R 2 is coming to Xbox Series X, and it will be a console launch exclusive. The developer says it will feature one of the biggest open-worlds to date, filled with radiation, mutants, and anomalies, and it's crafting an...
News Dragon Quest XI S Is Coming To Xbox Game Pass In December
For both Xbox One and PC
Microsoft has announced today during the Xbox Games Showcase pre-show that Dragon Quest XI S will launch on Xbox One and PC on December 4th, and it's also coming to Xbox Game Pass. The game is an enhanced and expanded version of the original Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age, and also marks the first time the Dragon...
Talking Point What Was Your Favourite Part Of July's Xbox Showcase?
Halo Infinite? Fable?
July's Xbox Games Showcase featured a lot of new games coming to both Xbox One and Xbox Series X in the future, including our first look at Halo Infinite gameplay and the reveal of a new Fable. We also got treated to a selection of world premieres as part of the pre-show, featuring the likes of Hello Neighbor 2, Balan...
News Hello Neighbor 2 Is Sneaking Onto Xbox Series X
Watch the reveal trailer
Microsoft has revealed today that Hello Neighbor 2 is coming to Xbox One and Xbox Series X. The sequel to the 2018 game is set in the world of Raven Brooks - a place where people have been mysteriously disappearing. You'll explore a creepy abandoned house while being stalked by an AI, and the gameplay will expand into the...
News State Of Decay 3 Announced For Xbox Series X
Here's the game's first trailer
Microsoft has revealed State of Decay 3 for Xbox Series X and Windows PC as part of today's Xbox Games Showcase, although no release date or further details have been provided as of yet. However, it has been confirmed that the game will be available with Xbox Game Pass! Looking forward to State of Decay 3? Let us...
News Tetris Effect: Connected Will Be An Xbox Series X Launch Title
With all-new multiplayer modes
Microsoft announced during today's Xbox Games Showcase that Tetris Effect: Connected will be coming to Xbox Series X on day one of the console's launch, along with Xbox One and PC (and Xbox Game Pass). The game takes the first Tetris Effect - a unique reimagining of the original game - and adds all-new co-op and...
News Ori And The Will Of The Wisps Gets 120FPS Boost On Xbox Series X
Along with 4K visuals
Developer Moon Studios announced during today's Xbox Games Showcase livestream that Ori and the Will of the Wisps is getting enhanced for Xbox Series X, supporting 4K visuals and 120 frames per-second. In the announcement video, which you can watch above, it was explained that the new Xbox Series X version will "deliver...
News 3D Action Platformer Balan Wonderworld Arrives On Xbox Next Year
Journey between fantasy and reality
Balan Wonderworld - an all-new 3D action platformer - has been unveiled by Microsoft as part of today's Xbox Games Showcase pre-show, coming from the legendary creators Yuji Naka and Naoto Ohshima who both worked together to create Sonic the Hedgehog back in the 1990s! "Twelve different tales await players in...
News Microsoft CEO: Xbox Game Pass Is Seeing Record Subscriber Growth
"It was simply a breakthrough quarter for gaming"
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has heaped praise on Microsoft's gaming division during a fourth quarter earnings call, and revealed that Xbox Game Pass is seeing "record subscriber growth." (via VGC). Nadella didn't give any specific figures away, but noted
News Destiny 2 Hits Xbox Game Pass In September
Also coming to Xbox Series X
Microsoft and Bungie have announced as part of today's Xbox Games Showcase that Destiny 2 is coming to Xbox Game Pass in September, followed by the Beyond Light expansion in November. As part of the launch, players will also get access to all current Destiny 2 expansions. Furthermore, as previously announced, Destiny 2...
News Halo Infinite's Campaign Is 'Several Times Larger' Than The Last Two Combined
"It’s this new open, expansive experience..."
Following the world premiere gameplay reveal of Halo Infinite earlier today, creative director Paul Crocker and studio head Chris Lee have been talking to various media outlets about the game. And as pointed out by Video Games Chronicle, it was revealed that Halo Infinite's campaign is actually...
News Turn-Based Adventure Echo Generation Hits Xbox Series X In 2021
"There’s no such thing as too much synth"
Today's Xbox Games Showcase pre-show featured the reveal of turn-based adventure Echo Generation, which is coming to Xbox One and Xbox Series X in 2021 and will also be "Optimized for Xbox Series X." The game is being developed by Toronto-based indie studio Cococucumber, and you can check out the trailer...
News ExoMecha Is A Free-To-Play FPS Coming To Xbox Next Year
Featuring team-based large scale battles
Today's Xbox Games Showcase pre-show gave us a look at the World Premiere reveal of ExoMecha - a free-to-play online competitive first-person shooter coming to Xbox next year. There's little information to go on for now, but the game's description says it offers a "breathtaking gaming experience with its...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free This Weekend (July 23-26)
All available to download now
It's time for another batch of Free Play Days titles! Three more games are available to play for free this weekend for Xbox Live Gold members, including the previously announced For Honor. The other two games this weekend are SEGA's Yakuza Kiwami - which is also available with Xbox Game Pass - and the latest entry in...
News Second Ubisoft Forward Event Scheduled For Later This Year
After the first one "generated historic viewership"
Ubisoft has confirmed that it will host another Ubisoft Forward digital event later this year in September (via VGC). Chief Financial Officer Frédérick Duguet revealed this during an earnings call on Wednesday, explaining the first Ubisoft Forward - held earlier this month - “generated...
Wednesday22nd Jul 2020
News Seagate's Xbox Series X Storage Expansion Card Web Page Goes Live
Price not yet revealed
Storage capacity is always a big talking point when it comes to next-generation video game consoles, and on the Xbox front, it's no different. Internally, Microsoft's next-gen system is packing a 1TB SSD, but if you want to be able to play even more of its future line-up, it might be worth checking out the 1TB Seagate Storage...
Guide Everything We Know About Today's Xbox Games Showcase
Here's what you can expect
If you've been checking in with us here at Pure Xbox over the past few days and weeks, you'll have seen us talking a lot about this week's Xbox Games Showcase event taking place on Thursday! It's been a while since the show was first announced however, so here's a refresher: What Is July's Xbox Games Showcase...
News Here's The Official Box Art For Halo Infinite
Welcome back, Chief!
343 Industries has unveiled the official box art for Halo Infinite! The developer showcased the box art over at the Halo forums, with various versions available including wallpapers and social media banners. The team also issued the following message ahead of tomorrow's Xbox Games
News Dev Suggests Xbox 'Cares More About 120FPS Than Sony Does'
"I do the best I can with the engine I have"
Indie developer Dynamic Voltage Games has suggested that Microsoft "seems to care a lot more about 120fps than Sony does," revealing that its upcoming game is exclusively targeting 120fps on Xbox Series X (via Tom's Guide). In a series of tweets, the one-man studio noted that Orphan of the Machine (which...
News Microsoft Seemingly Indicates November Release For Xbox Series X
According to CFO Amy Hood
Update: Microsoft has issued a statement to GameSpot, refraining from confirming a November release date for now: "We're excited to launch Xbox Series X, which will set a new bar for power, speed and compatibility when it launches Holiday 2020, alongside Halo Infinite. We have nothing further to share at this time."...
News Xbox Content & Services Revenue Up 65% In Microsoft Q4 Results
Fantastic few months for the brand
Microsoft posted its fourth quarter earnings earlier today, revealing that Xbox content and services revenue increased by 65% ($1.2 billion) year-on-year for the three month period ending June 30, 2020. In a press release, the company explained that the increase was primarily due to record engagement, including...
Poll What Are Your Plans For Today's Xbox Games Showcase?
Will you be watching it live?
It's almost here, folks! Thursday's Xbox Games Showcase will feature first looks at new gameplay, insights from development teams being optimized for Xbox Series X, and brand-new game announcements. And of course, that also includes a first look at Halo Infinite campaign gameplay! There's a lot of excitement...
News New Samsung Phone Might Feature Close Partnership With Project xCloud
The Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
According to a report from WinFuture, the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G might be something of an 'Xbox smartphone', featuring a close partnership with Project xCloud (thanks The Verge). The report notes that the phone, which is expected to launch on August 5th at the next Samsung Unpacked event, will be the first...
News Yakuza: Like a Dragon Launches For Xbox This November
Featuring the one and only George Takei
Yakuza: Like a Dragon is officially releasing for Xbox One this November, while the Xbox Series X version will arrive as a day one launch title. The game will support Smart Delivery across both platforms. Unfortunately, there's still no official date for either version yet - the Microsoft Store suggests it's...
Video Here's 15 Minutes Of Mafia: Definitive Edition Gameplay
Our first proper look at the game
Mafia: Definitive Edition is technically getting its official gameplay reveal later today at 4pm BST... but 15 minutes of gameplay has already gone live over at IGN, giving us our first look at the upcoming remake. You can watch the video above, which features cutscenes, shootouts and behind-the-scenes footage, as...
News Kylian Mbappe Revealed As FIFA 21 Cover Star
Pre-order now for Xbox One / Series X
EA Sports has revealed that France and Paris Saint Germain star Kylian Mbappe will grace the cover of FIFA 21, and the game is now available for pre-order on the Microsoft Store. First off, here's the cover art for the standard edition of FIFA 21: There's still very little information about FIFA 21 to go on...
News Ubisoft Has No Plans To Increase Next-Gen Game Prices For Now
Business as usual this fall
Ubisoft has confirmed it won't be increasing the prices for its next-gen games this fall (via Mike Futter, Jason Schreier). This was revealed in a Q&A in the publisher's latest earnings call, in which the company explained that the prices of "the Christmas games" (such as Assassin's Creed Valhalla and Watch Dogs:...
Talking Point Which Free Demos Are You Enjoying This Week On Xbox?
Tell us your favourites
The Xbox Summer Game Fest Demo Event officially kicked off yesterday (although it's been live for a couple of days now), featuring free demos of over 70 games - the majority of them ID@Xbox titles. You'll be able to download these demos until July 27, and if you want to see a full list of what's available, you can head over...
News Ubisoft's For Honor Is Free To Play On Xbox This Weekend
Start downloading tomorrow
Ubisoft is making its 2017 melee action game For Honor free to play on Xbox One this weekend. The game will seemingly be available as part of the weekly Xbox Free Play Days promotion, and you'll be able to begin playing it a couple of days early from tomorrow, July 23rd. If you purchase the full game after the free...
Tuesday21st Jul 2020
News Xbox Series X Listing Spotted On Amazon US
Not currently available
It looks like a recent listing for the Xbox Series X has been added to Amazon US. This has been spotted by a user over at the Xbox Series X Reddit page, and the listing seems legit, featuring a variety of details and marketing material with a placeholder release date of December 31, although it's strangely listed as an Xbox...
Feature Xbox Summer Demo Event Now Live, 70+ Games Available
Download all the free demos here
Microsoft is hosting a large, free Summer Game Fest Demo Event on Xbox One this week, with free demos of over 70 games available to download over the next few days. The event runs from July 21 - 27, and many of the games included in the event are ID@Xbox titles, but not all. While the majority of demos are already...
Deals Over 150 Games, Bundles & Add-Ons In This Week's Xbox Sale
The Summer Sale might be imminent too
The latest weekly deals are now available on Xbox, featuring over 150 games, bundles and add-ons. It's a smaller selection than we've seen in recent weeks - possibly suggesting the Xbox Summer Sale is imminent, which usually starts around this time every year. So maybe save your pennies for now! In the meantime...
Guide How To Watch Today's Xbox Series X Games Showcase
All the details you need
It's finally here! Today's Xbox Games Showcase will feature first looks at new gameplay (including Halo Infinite), insights from development teams being optimized for Xbox Series X, and brand-new game announcements. There will also be a Summer Game Fest pre-show for the event taking place an hour earlier over at The Game...
News Free Copies Of Cyberpunk 2077 Gifted In $2000 Pre-Order Blunder
Including the first expansion
If you cast your mind back to a couple of months ago, you may remember a story about how the Cyberpunk 2077 Limited Edition Xbox One X Bundle had mistakenly been put up for pre-order on the Microsoft Store at an eye-watering $1999.99. Now, it seems Microsoft is compensating those who actually went ahead with the...
News Halo Infinite Teasers Continue Ahead Of This Thursday's Event
Looking fresh!
We're only a couple of days away from the gameplay reveal of Halo Infinite at Microsoft's Xbox Games Showcase on Thursday, and as you might expect, it's being hyped up on social media! Firstly, we've got a new look at the Halo Infinite render of Master Chief via the image above, which is the official thumbnail of the upcoming Summer...
News Xbox Summer Spotlight: Get Rewarded For Buying Featured Games
Gift cards and Microsoft Points on offer
Microsoft has officially kicked off Summer Spotlight 2020 - a promotion that runs from today (July 21) until August 31st, and will see more than 60 new games launch on Xbox One. If you spend $50/£40 on these featured games before the end of the promotion you'll receive 5000 Microsoft Rewards points and a...
News Xbox Game Pass Unlikely To Come To 'Other Competitive Platforms'
There's no interest in having a full Xbox experience
Head of Xbox Phil Spencer has previously mentioned how he would "love" to see Microsoft's Game Pass service on "all platforms", but in a video interview with German website Game Star last week, he suggested this is unlikely to happen - explaining how "other competitive platforms aren't really that...
News Rocket League Is Going Free-To-Play This Summer
With cross-platform progression
Psyonix has announced that Rocket League is going free-to play later this summer. In a post on the game's official website, the developer revealed that it will be revamping and improving major features such as Tournaments and Challenges as a result, as well as refining the game's main menus. However, the core...
News Battletoads, Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition Rated In Australia
Official announcement this week?
It's looking increasingly likely that Battletoads (Xbox One) and Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition (PC) will get some kind of release announcement soon, as both games have been rated again - this time by Australia's governmental classification website (thanks Gematsu). The two games, which are coming to Xbox...
News Bought Superhot In The Past? Check Your Xbox Live Messages
You can get the new game for free
The third game in the Superhot series - Superhot: Mind Control Delete - is now available for Xbox One, and if you bought the original game before July 16th, you're entitled to a free copy of the new one. Folks over on Reddit have begun receiving their free codes via their Xbox Live Messages, but if you haven't got...
News FIFA 21 Official Reveal Trailer Set To Drop Later This Week
At the same time as the Xbox event...
The official reveal trailer for EA Sports FIFA 21 will be revealed later this week on YouTube, and it appears as though it's going to drop at the same time as the Xbox Games Showcase pre-show. As spotted by Potatoz on Twitter, the public video is set to premiere at 4PM on Thursday, July
News NHL 21 Laces The Skates On Xbox One This October, Skipping Series X
First look coming next month
EA Sports has revealed that NHL 21 is coming to Xbox One slightly later than usual this year in October, and a separate version won't be coming to the Xbox Series X as well. In an article on the official EA site, it was revealed that the late release date was due to the transition to working from home, with the...
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Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (July 21-24)
Including a couple of Game Pass titles
It's time for another weekly roundup! Next week is dominated by a relatively large selection of indie titles on Xbox One, including World War 1 shooter Tannenberg and Rock of Ages 3: Make and Break. Additionally, reverse horror game Carrion and Golf With Your Friends (for PC) are also coming to Xbox Game Pass...
News Phil Spencer: Xbox In Best Launch Lineup Position Ever With Series X
Bold claim from the Xbox boss
Xbox boss Phil Spencer has said he believes the Xbox brand is in its best launch lineup position ever with Xbox Series X. In a recent interview with Polygon, Spencer talked more about the Xbox team's focus around player choice as well as the wealth of developers that have joined Xbox Game Studios in recent years, and...
Rumour Halo Infinite's Multiplayer Could Be Free-To-Play
Similar to the Call of Duty model
Halo Infinite's multiplayer might be free-to-play when it launches this Holiday, according to an unconfirmed rumour that sources close to Windows Central have disclosed. The website suggests it's a "strong possibility," in a similar fashion to how Call of Duty: Warzone can be played without requiring Call of Duty:...
Talking Point Give Us Your Wildest Hopes For This Week's Xbox Showcase
No matter how unlikely they might be
The time has (nearly) arrived! We're just a few days away from Microsoft's highly-anticipated Xbox Series X Games Showcase on Thursday, July 23rd, which will last around an hour and also include an hour pre-show. We've heard a lot of rumours and speculation about this show ever since it was announced back in...
News Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit For Xbox One Appears In Online Listing
Rumoured to be getting a remaster
If an online listing over at Australian and New Zealand online retailer Mighty Ape is anything to go by, it looks like a remaster of Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit is coming to Xbox One. As pointed out by our sister site Nintendo Life yesterday, the website doesn't list a release date or additional information for the...
News Project xCloud Isn't The Official Name Of Xbox's Game Streaming Service
What do you think it should be?
Project xCloud is officially coming to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate at no extra charge this September, but according to Xbox boss Phil Spencer, that won't actually be the official name of it. Speaking to The Verge, Spencer revealed that a final name hasn't been determined for the game streaming service: “This isn’t...
News Mixer Removed From Xbox One In Latest Console Update
The final goodbye for Mixer
It's the end of an era, folks! Microsoft's Mixer streaming service is now being removed in a console update for all Xbox One users ahead of its discontinuation on July 22nd. According to Windows Central, this update went out over the weekend (although we think it might have happened for us a little earlier), but either...
UK Charts Forza Horizon 3 Makes A Triumphant Return To The Top 40
Welcome back, old friend
It's been a while since we've talked about Forza Horizon 3! The beloved racer made a surprising return to this past week's top ten boxed UK sales chart by finishing in 26th - seemingly the result of a recent sale at GAME where it was discounted to £7.99. In comparison, the more recent Forza Horizon 4 finished in 12th...
News Rogue Company Launches Into Early Access With Full Crossplay
Three different versions available
First Watch Games and Hi-Rez Studios have launched multiplayer shooter Rogue Company into Early Access (also being called a Closed Beta) on Xbox One today, with the full game set to release later this year. The team-based game includes cross-play and cross-save across all platforms, and is now available in three...
News Hand-Pencilled Horror Mundaun Creeps Onto Xbox Next Year
Set in a dark, secluded valley of the alps
MWM Interactive and developer Hidden Fields have announced that hand-pencilled horror game Mundaun is coming to Xbox One next year, currently slated for a Q1 2021 release. Mundaun is said to be inspired by the dark, mythical folklore of the Swiss Alps, and will see you explore areas full of secrets,...
News Sea Of Thieves Has Now Surpassed 15 Million Players
Had its biggest month ever in June
Rare has revealed that Sea of Thieves has surpassed the 15 million mark in terms of players, which is a major increase on the 10 million that was announced as recently as January. The developer says Sea of Thieves had its best month for active players in June, with over 3.3 million players setting sail. A...
News Overcooked! All You Can Eat Is Cooking Up A Remaster For Xbox Series X
Featuring 4K visuals and 60fps
Team 17 has announced that it's bringing Overcooked! All You Can Eat to Xbox Series X later this year, which blends Overcooked! and Overcooked 2 together, remastered from the ground up. The package will feature 4K visuals and 60 frames-per-second gameplay on the next-gen system, as well as online support across both...
News World War Z Gets Full Crossplay Between Xbox, PS4 & PC This Week
Via the Dronemaster Update
Good news for World War Z fans! The game receives its Dronemaster Update later this week on July 22, which will include full crossplay support across Xbox One, PS4 and PC. This also means you'll be able to invite friends across those platforms with no issues: Join forces across PS4, Xbox One, and PC and turn the tide...
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