Random Does Your Series X Look Like This? Xbox Fans Have Figured Out Why
It happens to the PS5 as well!
Random TikTok User Shocks Viewers By Painting Her Boyfriend's Xbox For Valentine's Day
"I died inside when you painted the ventilation system"
News Xbox Is Gifting The New Red Series X Controllers For Valentine's Day
All wrapped up in a lovely package
News YouTuber Teases Xbox Series X Related Surprise For February 17th
"I think it is VERY top for Xbox Series"
Random TikTok User Goes Viral With Halo: Reach Xbox 360 Request
"We gotta give it one more big bang"
News Here Are Some Xbox Series X|S Issues You Might Run Into In February 2021
"We have teams hard at work to resolve these instances ASAP"
News - 2021, Week 06
Sunday14th Feb 2021
Random Does Your Series X Look Like This? Xbox Fans Have Figured Out Why
It happens to the PS5 as well!
Does your Xbox Series X happen to look like this? Do you use a humidifier in your home? Then it's very likely the two are connected, with multiple reports of this issue spotted over the past few months. Various social media users have nervously taken to the web to detail their findings, and seemingly every single time...
News Techland Rep Shuts Down Rumours About Being Acquired By Microsoft
"Same rumour" was floating around the net a year ago
Ever since Microsoft acquired ZeniMax Media (Bethesda's parent company) for $7.5 billion, there have been ongoing rumours about who they'll be adding to the Xbox Game Studios line-up next. Over the past 24 hours, there's been speculation the next studio joining Microsoft could be the Dying Light...
Talking Point Which Xbox Console (& Game) Was Your First Love?
Where did it all start for you?
Happy Valentine's Day! Whether you're celebrating the day or not, we thought we'd use this opportunity to highlight some of our 'loves' of the Xbox brand, and specifically the very first time we fell in love with an Xbox console and game. Those who were playing Xbox back in the days of the original console will...
News Ubisoft Extends Plans For Additional The Division 2 Content In 2021
"Thanks to your continued support"
If you're a big fan of Tom Clancy's The Division 2, which received just received a fantastic Xbox Series X update, you'll be glad to hear that Ubisoft has decided to extend its plans for further post-launch content in 2021. Originally, December 2020's Title Update 12 was supposed to be the last major update for...
Saturday13th Feb 2021
News Microsoft Teases Xbox 'Enhancement News' Coming Soon
And expect "a lot of really exciting things" in the future
Earlier this week, a tech YouTuber said they had something exciting to share with Xbox fans on 17th February but expected the details to leak beforehand. This led to speculation that the news could possibly be tied to the long-awaited double framerate enhancements for select backwards...
Random Check Out This Awesome Halo Themed Tesla Model 3
"My other car is a Warthog"
GM of Xbox Games Marketing Aaron Greenberg recently teased the idea of a Halo x Tesla crossover, but for now, this fantastic Halo-themed Tesla Model 3 by Twitter user Bighungry2x is the closest we're going to get! Bighungry2x actually posted images of his Tesla on Twitter all the way back in June, but they've since come...
Feature 10 Multiplayer Games To Play This Valentine's Day On Xbox Game Pass
Spend a romantic evening with Game Pass
With it being Valentine's Day, you're undoubtedly going to want to spend time with your loved one, and what better way than curling up on the sofa, playing a good game together. Sometimes a game can make or break a relationship (we're looking at you Overcooked 2), but when it goes well, it can truly highlight...
News New Quick Resume Features Are A High Priority, Confirms Xbox Exec
Look out for updates over the coming months
We've heard on a few occasions over the past few weeks that Microsoft is hoping to improve Quick Resume on Xbox Series X and S in the near future, and now Xbox exec Jason Ronald has touched on this topic once again. Speaking as part of Major Nelson's latest podcast, Ronald explained that the team has had...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (Feb 13th)
Getting in the mood for Mass Effect?
Welcome to the weekend and Happy Valentines Day for Sunday if you're celebrating it! There's plenty to enjoy on Xbox over the next couple of days including a new batch of Xbox Game Pass titles, three more Free Play Days inclusions, and don't forget the absolutely massive X
Pick One Which Of These Xbox Crash Bandicoot Games Is Your Favourite?
Remember, you can only pick one!
It's time for another round of Pick One! This week, to celebrate this week's announcement of Crash Bandicoot 4 getting an Xbox Series X upgrade this March, we're looking back at the history of the franchise on Xbox. Xbox obviously missed out on the classic early titles before they were remade for the Xbox One, but...
Friday12th Feb 2021
Random TikTok User Goes Viral With Halo: Reach Xbox 360 Request
"We gotta give it one more big bang"
You might remember that back in December, 343 Industries announced that it would be shutting down the servers for its Xbox 360 Halo versions at the end of 2021, including Halo 3, Halo 4 and Halo: Reach. While these games will still be playable through Halo: The Master Chief Collection, one TikTok user has...
News Xbox Series X Controller Losing Connection? Microsoft Is On The Case
The team is working on a solution
We've been hearing quite a lot of reports since the release of the Xbox Series X and S this past November that the controllers are constantly losing connection for some players, and Microsoft has confirmed it's aware of the issue. Highlighted as part of a Xbox system update earlier this week which included general...
News No, Halo: MCC's 'New Way To Play' Isn't A New Platform
But it's still a cool new feature!
Remember last week when 343 Industries sparked a lot of speculation by announcing Halo: The Master Chief Collection was getting "a new way to play"? Turns out it was referring to a Custom Game Browser. This has been revealed in the February flighting plans for Halo: MCC, which states that the Custom
News Xbox Japan Removes Final Fantasy XII From Game Pass After Just One Day
That was fast!
Despite only launching on Xbox Game Pass yesterday, it seems Final Fantasy XII The Zodiac Age has already been removed from the service in Japan, just 24 short hours later. While many fans around the world have eagerly anticipated the game joining Xbox Game Pass, players in Japan were saddened to learn that its "addition in Japan is...
News The Medium Patch 1.1 Now Live On Xbox Series X, Here's What's Included
The complete list of improvements and fixes
The Medium has received a new patch which looks to address multiple graphical issues and crashes, as well as a numerous amount of bug fixes. Patch 1.1 is available now on Xbox Series X|S. Here's what's included in the patch: - Performance optimizations across the whole game - Eliminated gameplay bugs in...
Soapbox There's Never Been A Better Time For Banjo-Threeie
Do it, birdbrains!
As I replay Banjo-Tooie for the umpteenth time (the best in the series), I'm still sucked in by its vibrant personality and pitch perfect platforming. The bird and bear never fail to put a smile on my face, despite releasing back in 2000. Even the controversial Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts holds a special place in my heart...
News Microsoft Has Announced A Gaming Event, But It's Not What You Think
But still worth checking out!
Microsoft has announced a gaming event for February 23-24, with Xbox head Phil Spencer noted to make an appearance. However, instead of focusing on game reveals, the two-day showcase will focus on the background elements to Xbox gaming, such as AI agents for gaming and testing. As spotted by Thurrott, the event is...
News Bright Memory: Infinite's Latest Trailer Reveals The Villain, Coming To Xbox Series X This Year
The first game is available on Xbox Series X|S now
Remember back in May last year when an Xbox event kicked off with Bright Memory: Infinite? Well, a new trailer for the game has dropped, as well as confirmation that it's still aiming to be released this year. The new trailer focuses on the villain of the game, giving us our first glimpse of what...
News 343 Has 'No Current Plans' For A New Halo Wars Game
And is done with Halo Wars 2
Earlier this week, a job listing suggested that 343 Industries might be working on a new project set in the Halo universe. At the time, there was some speculation it could be for a new Halo Wars game. 343's community manager John Junyszek shut this down rather quickly - confirming the role was tied to the u
News Fantasy RPG Disciples: Liberation Slashes Its Way Onto Xbox Series X Later This Year
The series' first game on Xbox consoles
Surprise! A new RPG has been announced for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, as Disciples: Liberation will be launching onto consoles sometime in Q4 2021, making it the first in the Disciples franchise to appear on Xbox. The game is being developed by Frima Studio, most notably known for indie games such as...
News ZeniMax Online Studios Is On A Hiring Spree For Multiple Unannounced Projects
And The Elder Scrolls Online
Microsoft is deep in the midst of trying to get its acquisition of ZeniMax Media over the line, and one of its development teams, ZeniMax Online Studios, clearly has a lot of big plans for the future. As you can see from the tweet below, the studio has multiple slots open for not only The Elder Scrolls Online, but...
News Playtonic Launches New Publishing Label, Teases 'Top Secret New Title'
And celebrates its sixth birthday!
Yooka-Laylee developer Playtonic Games recently announced it was undergoing a rebrand, and those plans have now been revealed in the form of a new publishing label called Playtonic Friends. Three studio partners have joined up with the publishing label to start with, which are Awe Interactive (BPM: Bullets Per...
Video Square Enix Reveals Ten Minutes Of Action-Packed Nier Replicant Gameplay
Ahead of its April release date
We're only a few months away from NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139... and anticipation is running high. Square Enix knows this and has dropped a new ten-minute look at the game with an emphasis on combat and exploration. The gameplay, which is focused on the Barren Temple section of the game, culminates in an epic...
News Stardew Valley's Massive 1.5 Update Rolls Out Today For Xbox
After releasing on PC late last year
After a massive update for Stardew Valley hit PC last year, the huge expansion is finally making its way to Xbox One later today. The developer dropped the news on social media, revealing to fans that Stardew Valley's 1.5 update was ready and should be available within the next few hours on consoles. It adds...
News Fast-Paced FPS Sequel RICO London Arrives On Xbox This June
Take a trip back to New Year's Eve 1999
Numskull Games has announced today as part of its Numskull Presents virtual showcase that arcade first-person shooter sequel RICO London will be coming to Xbox platforms this June. The game is a sequel to 2019 Xbox One title RICO, and takes place on New Year's Eve 1999. It sees you taking on a group of...
Thursday11th Feb 2021
Random TikTok User Shocks Viewers By Painting Her Boyfriend's Xbox For Valentine's Day
"I died inside when you painted the ventilation system"
Making a home crafted item for Valentine's Day is always a lovely thought. Sure, it can be easier to grab some flowers and chocolates, but there's something sweet about putting in some effort. At least, that's what one TikTok user thought when she pained her boyfriend's Xbox One console...
News YouTuber Teases Xbox Series X Related Surprise For February 17th
"I think it is VERY top for Xbox Series"
We're still waiting for Microsoft to roll out the feature on Xbox Series X|S that will double the framerate of select backwards compatible titles. When this enhancement does arrive, certain older titles will be able to jump from 30FPS to 60FPS and even from 60FPS to 120FPS. Xbox Series X|S director of...
News Four More Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass (Feb 11)
Microsoft, uh, finds a way
It's Xbox Game Pass time! We've got another four games joining the service today, spanning titles for console, PC and Android, including some big hitters such as Final Fantasy XII and Jurassic World Evolution. Here are the new games you can download with Xbox Game Pass today: Final Fantasy XII The Zodiac Age (Console,...
Random This Homer Simpson Xbox Series X Is Just Perfect
But does it play Bonestorm?
"Is it about my cube?" Yes, a Simpsons mega fan has decided to customise their Xbox Series X to include none other than Homer Simpson himself, and we think they did a perfectly cromulent job on the design! Here's a look at Reddit user NeverSlights's creation in full: As you might imagine, the Reddit comments are...
Wednesday10th Feb 2021
Random Xbox Fan Shares Concept For Improving The Xbox Dashboard
What do you think of it?
The Xbox user interface has had many iterations over the years as Microsoft worked effortlessly to perfectly craft the ultimate dashboard experience. Yet there's still improvements many fans would love to see come to systems and one fan has proposed those in a mock-up image. One of the most notable inclusions is the Quick...
Thursday11th Feb 2021
News Hogwarts Legacy Xbox Series X Release: Everything We Know So Far
Release date, features, and more
There was a serious amount of excitement when Warner Bros. finally announced Hogwarts Legacy as part of The Game Awards 2020, which looks to be the most feature-filled and ambitious Harry Potter game of all time. Since then, we've had a few updates on the game including its feature-set, discussion about what the...
News Former Halo Devs Are Reinventing Controversial Shooter, Six Days In Fallujah
Arriving for consoles this year
Well, here's something we never thought we'd see again! Controversial shooter Six Days in Fallujah was cancelled all the way back in 2009 after heavy criticism, but now it's making a comeback under former Halo and Destiny leadership. The game is a first-person tactical military shooter that "recreates true stories of...
News Action RPG King Of Seas Will Now Set Sail On Xbox This May
And it'll be published by Team 17
Developed by 3DClouds, pirate RPG King of Seas is now being joined by publisher Team 17, who will help provide resources ready for the game's launch. Originally, it was expected to drop onto Xbox One next week, but has since been moved to May 2021, following the publisher's involvement. According to the press...
News Next-Gen Comparison Highlights Blu-Ray Issues On Xbox Series X
Including frame rate glitches
If you're a big movie buff and you're using your Xbox Series X to watch 4K Blu-Ray films, you'll be interested to know that the Xbox Blu-Ray app (which was built for Xbox One) has a few technical issues. This has been revealed by a next-gen comparison from the YouTube channel HDTVTest, which compared the 4K Blu-Ray...
News UK Retailer Box Will Be Restocking The Xbox Series X This Week
Sign up for the ballot now
UK retailer Box.co.uk has revealed to Pure Xbox that it will have another Xbox Series X restock later this week on Friday, February 12th, but you need to sign up NOW for a chance of being able to purchase one. As with previous restocks from the retailer, it will be holding a ballot to ensure everyone gets an equal chance...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (Feb 11-14)
Including a Series X enhanced slaughter fest!
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, and they're ready to download right now. So, what's on offer? This week, we've got the most recent entry in the NASCAR Heat series, strategic survival simulation...
News 505 Games Is Aware Of Control Ultimate Edition Issues On Xbox Series X
The issue affects both graphics and performance mode
Last week we reported that Control Ultimate Edition players on the Xbox Series X were suffering with an extensive amount of crashing while playing the game. It appears the issue is widespread enough to be known by its publisher 505 Games, who has acknowledged the issue and said they are working on...
News CD Projekt Red Hackers Are Reportedly Beginning To Auction Leaked Files
With a starting bid of $1,000,000
Earlier this week, CD Projekt Red confirmed it had been a victim of a cyber attack. At the time, it stated it was being held ransom as a third-party party claimed to have obtained the source code for multiple games - alongside insider documents. Now, it seems the source codes are starting to leak and are being...
Wednesday10th Feb 2021
News Microsoft To Merge ZeniMax Into New Subsidiary Called 'Vault', But Only Temporarily
Update: The 'Vault' name won't be sticking around
Update: Well, this has been a confusing day. Following the discovery of the below document, another has been highlighted by UESP on Twitter (thanks RPS), this time detailing that 'Vault' won't be the permanent name for ZeniMax Media and Bethesda games under Microsoft, and that the ZeniMax name will...
It seems a really simple fix as well
You might remember that back in January, the NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) published a report about the energy consumption of next-gen consoles, sharing a fair few concerns in the process. Since then, a representative of the NRDC has been talking to
Guide Starfield Xbox Series X Release: Everything We Know So Far
What to expect from Bethesda's space epic
Ah, Starfield. Bethesda's brand-new IP has been described as a "space epic" by the developer, and now that the company is about to belong to Xbox, we're even more intrigued about what to expect from the game. For the most part, Bethesda has remained very quiet on the progress of Starfield since it unleashed...
Deals The Best Bargains In The Xbox Lunar New Year Sale 2021
Great games at ultra-low prices!
This week's selection of Xbox Deals is a massive one, packing over 500 games spanning Deals with Gold, Spotlight, Publisher, Lunar New Year and Anime sales, including loads of fantastic bargains! Below, we've picked out some of the very best bargains available in the Lunar New Year sale specifically, allowing you to...
News A Way Out Director Says He Prefers PlayStation's 'Strategy' Over Xbox
"With Game Pass, I’m not sure what that’s going to give"
The opinionated Josef Fares is back with some new comments about Xbox (after slamming the naming of the Xbox Series consoles last month). This time, he's delving partially into the Game Pass element of Xbox's business model. In a recent interview, Fares has said he's "not sure what...
News Take-Two 'Encouraged' By The Idea Of Classic GTA Remasters
Does Rockstar have something in the works?
As we've already highlighted, Take-Two held its latest earnings call yesterday, and CEO Strauss Zelnick had an interesting response to a question about whether remastering classic GTA titles would be a good idea. The question posed to Zelnick noted that there's a "huge audience of people" who probably...
News R-Type Final 2 Launches On Xbox One, Xbox Series X This April
A sequel to the original PlayStation 2 game
R-Type Final is a side scrolling shooter that appeared on the PlayStation 2 back in 2004. A long awaited mainline sequel is finally arriving, and for the first time in the series will be making the jump to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One on April 30. R-Type Final 2 will deliver visceral side scrolling...
News Ubisoft To Focus More On Free-To-Play Games Alongside AAA Experiences
"We see that we are progressively, continuously moving"
Ubisoft had a massive few months at the back end of 2020, with titles such as Assassin's Creed Valhalla and Immortals Fenyx Rising being big sellers. However, it appears the company is looking to move away from that model in the future, shifting a heavier emphasis on free-to-play and premium...
News Tales From The Borderlands Set To Return On Xbox Storefronts Next Week
After being delisted back in 2019
Tales from the Borderlands was delisted from the Xbox Store back in 2019, as Telltale Games was hit with a studio closure and many of its projects cancelled. But now it seems the game will now be having a second shot, as it's been confirmed to be returning to the Xbox storefront on February 17. Set between the...
News Ori: The Collection Joins The Xbox Store, Heavily Discounted This Week
Both award-winning games in one collection
As you've probably already seen, Microsoft has over 500 games discounted as part of this week's Xbox Sale, and one of them is a brand-new collection featuring Ori and the Blind Forest and Ori and the Will of the Wisps. Titled "Ori: The Col
News Grab A Pulse Red Xbox Series X Controller, Get A Free Sea Of Thieves Emote
Express your love on the seven seas
If getting a Pulse Red Xbox Series X controller wasn't enough, Rare is also attaching a free in-game emote for Sea of Thieves alongside it. To celebrate Valentine's Day, anyone who picks up the Pulse Red controller will also gain access to the "I Love You" emote in Sea of Thieves. You'll be able to sail the seven...
News Epic Games Shares A Look At Its New 'MetaHuman Creator' Tool
"The tool compresses weeks or months of work"
Epic Games has today lifted the lid on a browser-based app called "MetaHuman Creator", which will reportedly allow developers and creators to make digital humans at a much faster rate in the future. As reported by VentureBeat, this tool runs in the cloud using a technology called "Unreal Engine Pixel...
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla Fronts Ubisoft's Strongest Quarter In History
"Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is the biggest launch ever for the franchise"
We all knew people were loving Assassin's Creed Valhalla, and it seems to have been a heavy hitter for Ubisoft, as the company has reported Assassin's Creed Valhalla as "the biggest launch ever for the franchise". As mentioned during Ubisoft's Q3 earnings call (thanks, Video...
News Skybound Games Joins Development Of Upcoming Horror Game The Callisto Protocol
"We’re thrilled to have these masters of horror working with us"
The Callisto Protocol was announced during The Game Awards late last year and is looking to be the Dead Space successor we never got. It's even being helmed by Glen Schofield, the creato
News Sonic The Hedgehog 2 Hits Movie Theatres In April 2022
Gotta go fast... again!
The first Sonic the Hedgehog movie enjoyed superb success upon release back in early 2019, so it's no surprise to hear that Paramount is making a second one, with a targeted release date of April 8th, 2022. No details appear to have been unveiled on the movie as of yet, but we've got a short teaser as you can see above, and...
Tuesday9th Feb 2021
News The Division 2's Xbox Series X Upgrade Is Getting Rave Reviews
Fans and critics alike are impressed
Ubisoft's Tom Clancy's The Division 2 received an Xbox Series X patch this time last week, increasing the game's framerate to 60fps at 4K, and both fans and critics have been highly praising the upgrade thus far. We've noticed numerous players taking to the likes of Twitter and
Deals All 30+ Classic Xbox Games In This Week's Sale (Feb 9-16)
Xbox 360 and original Xbox titles
This week's selection of Xbox Deals is a huge one, packing over 500 games spanning Deals with Gold, Spotlight, Publisher, Lunar New Year and Anime sales, and there are plenty of Xbox 360 classics amongst them! Below, we've included every single Xbox 360 (and original Xbox) game available over the next week, but be...
Deals 500+ Games Included In This Week's Massive Xbox Sale (Feb 9-16)
It's a huge selection of offers!
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! This week's selection is a massive one, featuring over 500 games across Deals with Gold, Publisher, Spotlight, Lunar New Year and Anime sales. Crazy! We've highlighted a few of the most notable Xbox games offers in this week's current sale below, and Xbox Live's Major...
News Crash Bandicoot 4 Is Getting An Xbox Series X Version This March
Woah!
Woah! Activision Blizzard has announced that last year's Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time is officially coming to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on March 12th, bringing some next-gen features to the game. Specifically, the Xbox Series version will support native 4K at 60FPS on Xbox Series X and 1080p at 60FPS on Xbox Series S, along with...
Review Little Nightmares 2 - Bigger And Bolder Than Its Predecessor
Beware! You're in for a scare!
We play games for escapism - especially in today’s global situation. The art of losing ourselves in a world far different from our own, no matter how horrifying, provides us with a reprieve. Little Nightmares II is built around that idea and deploys its theme of escapism both literally and metaphorically. The result?...
News EA Will Reportedly Decide The Fate Of Anthem This Week
According to sources "familiar with the matter"
EA will apparently decide the fate of BioWare's failed online multiplayer RPG Anthem this week. This information comes from Bloomberg's Jason Schreier, who has been told by three people "familiar with the matter", that Electronic Arts will either expand the team (to "continue" trying to create a new...
Random This Father-Son Video Game Memory Collection Is The Sweetest Gift
We're not crying, you're crying!
There's nothing quite like playing Xbox games with your friends and family, and one grateful son has taken things a step further, gifting his father with a special videogame memory collection for Christmas. The story has attracted massive attention on Reddit, where Flacksguy shared various screenshots of his gift...
News The Pulse Red Xbox Series X Controller Is Now Available
Grab it while it's hot!
Remember the new Pulse Red Xbox Series X controller that was unveiled last month? Well, it's finally available to take home and add to your controller collection, releasing as of today, February 9th. Available at most major retailers such as Amazon and the Microsoft Store, the Pulse Red controller clocks in at £54.99 /...
News Take-Two Admits Losing Codemasters To EA Was 'Disappointing'
The company is still on the lookout for new teams
After losing out to EA when it was originally set to buy out the company, Take-Two has said it was disappointed over losing racing specialists Codemasters. While Take-Two originally had its sights set on securing Codemasters, EA later came in with a $1.2 billion offer which was favoured. In a recent...
News GTA V Has Now Sold Over 140M Units, Continues To 'Exceed Expectations'
Don't expect GTA VI anytime soon, then
Take-Two Interactive has taken part in its latest earnings call over the past 24 hours, revealing that the sales of Grand Theft Auto V continue to "exceed expectations", eight years on since its original 2013 release. According to the company, GTA V has now sold over 140 million units, and in calendar year...
News CD Projekt Red Reveals It Has Been Hit By A 'Targeted Cyber Attack'
It has said it will not give in to ransoms
CD Projekt Red has been infiltrated by a "targeted cyber attack", in which the hacker group has claimed to have obtained the source code for many of its games - including Cyberpunk 2077. The company announced the cyber attack via Twitter, where it confirmed it had identified unauthorised access after some...
News E3 Reportedly Planning Three-Day, Digital-Only Event This Year
Alongside the Summer Game Fest
After missing out last year, E3 has confirmed it is planning to make a comeback in 2021. The Official Electronic Entertainment Expo revealed the news to fans on Twitter, stating it has "been hard at work on this year’s event" and will reveal more information about the full picture at a later date. A report from...
News State Of Decay 2 Adds Keyboard & Mouse Support, Free Outfit For Black History Month
Along with additional bug fixes
State of Decay 2 has received Update 24, which finally adds mouse and keyboard support to Xbox systems, on top of a free T-shirt being made available in-game to commemorate Black History Month. In an extensive patch which delivered a wealth of bug fixes, outfits, and weapons, one of the key inclusions was mouse and...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Little Nightmares 2
A cult classic horror game?
The horror is upon us as Little Nightmares II arrives on Xbox One this week. Critics have already had their fill of the game, as they've delivered their thoughts on the latest entry in the franchise. Here at Pure Xbox, we really enjoyed our time with the game, which often felt very much like a love letter to classic...
News Minecraft Dungeons Hits 10 Million Players, New Content Coming Soon
"We're grateful and thrilled to be creating this game"
Mojang has announced that Minecraft Dungeons has hit 10 million total players since its launch back in May last year. Not only that, but the Flames of the Nether DLC will also be arriving on February 24, alongside a free update. To celebrate ten million players, a new cape and bet will be...
Monday8th Feb 2021
News Xbox Is Gifting The New Red Series X Controllers For Valentine's Day
All wrapped up in a lovely package
In the spirit of gifting your loved ones on Valentine's Day, it looks as though Microsoft is also joining in as it has begun delivering the new Pulse Red Xbox Series X controllers to select fans, as revealed on social media. Over the weekend it was seen that a couple of Kinda Funny xCast influencers received a...
News Here Are Some Xbox Series X|S Issues You Might Run Into In February 2021
"We have teams hard at work to resolve these instances ASAP"
You might remember back at the launch of the Xbox Series X and S that Microsoft published a document outlining all the currently "known issues" with the two consoles, helping to keep owners up to date. That document is continuing to be updated over at the Microsoft website, and so in...
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (Feb 9-12)
Return to a world of charming horror
Welcome to your weekly Xbox roundup! The big release of next week is Bandai Namco's Little Nightmares II, but we've also got plenty of other intriguing titles to look forward to, including new Game Pass additions! Here's what's coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One over the next few days: New Xbox Releases...
News Did You Know: The Xbox Series X Controller Can Memorise Syncs For Multiple Devices
You don't have to do it manually every time
The new Xbox Series X controller can be used for lots of different things, from playing standard games on your console to pairing it with Android for Project xCloud, and on Windows 10 PCs with a wireless adapter. Fortunately, while Microsoft doesn't make this very clear, you don't have to manually resync...
News Oops, Xbox Has Been Advertising MLB The Show 21 Using The Wrong Game's Box Art
Not the best of starts
The announcement that Sony's MLB The Show 21 would be coming to Xbox consoles was a huge reveal last week, but it looks like someone at Xbox HQ got a little bit confused, as they mixed up the cover art. For the past few days, MLB The Show 21 has been advertised on the Xbox Store using the R.B.I. Baseball 21
News Ninja Theory Shares A Stunning New Glimpse At Senua's Saga: Hellblade II
It's looking to be a visual showpiece
Senua's Saga: Hellblade II was one of the first Xbox Series X games we heard about, way back in 2019 during the console's initial reveal. Ninja Theory has today shared a new look at the game and it's absolutely stunning. A new screenshot has been shared by the developer which acts as a "cinematic lighting...
News GoldenEye 007's Xbox Remaster Was Blocked By Nintendo, Says Dev
"They didn't check with the one guy who mattered"
We're still recovering from the shock of last week's news that the fabled GoldenEye 007 Xbox 360 remake / remaster had leaked onto the internet, and now a couple of developers have shed some more light on the game. Speaking to Ars Technica, artist Ross Bury and programmer M
News 343 Shuts Down Speculation Of An Unannounced Halo Game
Update: The job listing is related to Halo Infinite
Update: Nevermind! 343 Industries community manager John Junyszek has chimed in on this discovery, confirming that the role is related to Halo Infinite, and not an unannounced Halo game as speculated. "I did some digging and was able to confirm that this is a role for Halo Infinite. It's our...
News Respawn Wants To Bring 120FPS To Apex Legends On Xbox Series X
It's "high on the priority list"
Respawn's Apex Legends is one of the few highly-popular free-to-play games that has yet to receive an Xbox Series X upgrade, but the developer says it would like to introduce a 120FPS mode when it arrives. Speaking as part of a Reddit AMA, the developer explained that it couldn't make any promises, wanting to ensure...
News Demon Slayer Confirmed To Be Arriving On Xbox Series X Later This Year
Alongside the previously announced Xbox One version
Demon Slayer (or as its full title states, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Hinokami Keppuutan) has been confirmed to be arriving on Xbox Series X|S later this year, CyberConnect2 has announced. While other versions of the game were revealed last week, a tweet on the recently opened Twitter page...
News Bugsnax Devs Hint At Potential Xbox Version In The Future
Fingers crossed!
Outside of a catchy theme tune, Bugsnax is primarily known for being one of the PlayStation 5's launch titles. Following its success, it seems the developers at Young Horses would love to bring the game to the Xbox family in the future. In a recent Reddit AMA with the team, a question was posed as to whether the game is likely to...
News Channel 4 Is Bringing Back The Classic UK Show GamesMaster
It's been 23 years since it was cancelled
Having aired between 1992 to 1998, GamesMaster was the biggest gaming related show in the UK. It garnered seven seasons and even its own magazine. Yet, despite its success, Channel 4 ultimately took it off the air. All these years later and the show is set to be rebooted. According to a pitch for brand...
News Playtonic Games Set To Reveal Rebrand Plans In The Near Future
"Thank you for being patient with us"
Yooka-Laylee developer Playtonic Games drew up quite a bit of attention a couple of weeks ago when it announced it was undergoing a rebrand, and now the studio has promised it will be revealing some more news soon. Taking to Twitter, the developer thanked fans for being patient in regards to the announcement,...
News Blood Bowl 3 Set To Release This August For Xbox One, Xbox Series X
"More spectacular than ever"
Nacon has announced today as part of a press release that strategy sports game Blood Bowl 3 is set to release in August 2021 for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, although no specific date has been provided. The game is again being developed by Cyanide Studio, which just recently finished up on Werewolf: The...
News Forza Horizon 4 Is Getting A Steam Version This March
Another way to play on PC
Playground Games and Microsoft have announced that Forza Horizon 4 is getting a Steam version for PC on March 9th, bringing the ultra-popular racing game "to a whole new audience" in the near future. This version of the game will feature crossplay with Xbox consoles, Windows 10 PCs (including Xbox Game Pass for PC) and...
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