News Insider Advises What To Expect From Rumoured Xbox Bethesda Event
"I'm pretty sure this is how it's going to happen"
News Another Five Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass Soon (March 15)
Toss a final coin to your Witcher
Random Xbox Fans On Twitter Are Reminiscing About The Good Old Xbox 360 Days
It seems like such a long time ago
News How To Claim 2000 Bonus Microsoft Points On Xbox In March
Your Monthly Bonus Round instructions
News - 2021, Week 09
Sunday7th Mar 2021
News Insider Advises What To Expect From Rumoured Xbox Bethesda Event
"I'm pretty sure this is how it's going to happen"
GamesBeat journalist and reliable industry insider Jeff Grubb has been talking more about the rumoured upcoming Xbox Bethesda event over the past couple of days, advising what fans should expect from the show. Grubb confirmed on the latest episode of the GamesBeat Decides podcast that from what he...
News PGA Tour 2K21 Quietly Receives 60FPS Update On Xbox Series X
"It feels like a new game entirely"
This one certainly went under the radar! 2K has quietly revealed that PGA Tour 2K21 has received a bump to 60 frames per-second on Xbox Series X and S, and the option is available on Xbox One X as well. 2K announced the news very subtly in an official post on the 2K forums: "Just a heads up that with today's...
News Yes, Google Stadia Works On The New Microsoft Edge App For Xbox
The crossover we never expected
We pointed out yesterday that Microsoft had begun rolling out a brand-new Microsoft Edge app to Xbox Insiders in the Alpha Skip-Ahead ring, and an interesting note is that Google Stadia actually works on it (thanks VGC). The new app is the Chromium-based version of Microsoft Edge, and fans have been testing all sorts...
News Atlus Wants To Know What Games It Should Port To The Xbox Series X
Where do we start?
It's no secret that Microsoft wants the Xbox to be a great system for Japanese games, and to make this happen, it needs more developers and publishers from this region to sign-on. Phil Spencer has already managed to secure games like Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age for Game Pass, and now it seems the company Atlus -...
Random Xbox Fan Shares Concept For Improved Achievements Layout
What do you think of the design?
Achievements have been a big deal for many Xbox fans ever since the system was introduced with the Xbox 360 all the way back in 2005, but some Xbox users aren't currently too thrilled with the way they're presented in 2021. As a result, Xbox fan Babu1993 has taken to Reddit to share his concept for an improved...
Saturday6th Mar 2021
Random Bizarre 'Test Game' Appears On The Public Xbox Store
It's even available to purchase!
Update: A YouTuber has actually now demonstrated what this does, which you can see above. Original story: Here's a weird one. Xbox fans have noticed over the past few days that a bizarre game has appeared under the 'New Releases' section of the Microsoft Store for Xbox, and we're not quite sure why it's there...
News Finally, Xbox Is Getting A Brand-New Microsoft Edge App
Specifically the Chromium version
If you're a keen user of the Microsoft Edge internet browser app on Xbox One, you'll probably be well aware that it's remained pretty much the same ever since arriving for the console back in late 2015. Fortunately, that's all about to change, as Xbox Insiders in the Alpha Skip-Ahead ring have spotted that a...
News Major Nelson Teases 'Special Things' Planned For Official Xbox Podcast Next Week
"I've got a lot of stuff planned"
Xbox Live's Major Nelson wrapped up the latest episode of his Xbox podcast yesterday, and as part of it, he teased that next week's episode (taking place on Friday, March 12th), will feature some "special things." Major Nelson - real name Larry Hryb - mentioned this towards the end of the show: "We've got some...
News There's A New Open World Dungeons & Dragons RPG In Development
Being developed by Hidden Path
Developer Hidden Path Entertainment has revealed that it's currently working on a "AAA, third-person, open-world fantasy RPG that will be taking place inside the Dungeons & Dragons franchise." The studio, which previously worked with Valve on Counter-Strike: Global Offensive and also remade Age of Empires II: HD...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 6th)
Trying something new on Game Pass?
We’ve got that Saturday feeling again! And by the feeling, we mean sitting in our dressing gowns playing video games all weekend. There’s a massive amount to choose from, too. We have an array of sports games available on Xbox Game Pass, some fantastic indies on Free Play Days, and a
Pick One Which Of These '2021' Xbox Sports Games Is Your Favourite?
Remember, you can only pick one!
It's time for another round of Pick One! This week, to celebrate a whole bunch of sports games being added to Xbox Game Pass, we're analysing some of the best sports games on Xbox with '2021' in the title. Which is your favourite? Remember, you can only pick one! Let's take a look at what we're working with:...
Friday5th Mar 2021
News Phil Spencer Says Xbox Could Never Have Designed A Console Like The Nintendo Wii
"I could have never designed the Wii… I don’t have that in me"
Xbox boss Phil Spencer has been a champion of gaming for a while, and has often celebrated many different elements of the industry outside of his purview. Just this week he has been seen talking about Nintendo, and how the Wii helped pave the way for them today. As transcribed by...
Random Halo Infinite’s Artwork Reimagined As Combat Evolved Is Stunning
We want it on our wall!
The Halo community is continuously working on fan projects that look to celebrate the franchise. As a result, the Halo Waypoint team often share a bunch of creations made by its following that show the cultural impact the series has had, and the latest one may just be one of the best yet. Twitter user FletchUH has...
News Microsoft Is ‘Actively’ Working To Fix The Xbox Series X Controller Unresponsive Buttons Issue
“Our teams are actively working on a solution”
Since the Xbox Series X has launched, many gamers have grown to quickly love the updated controller. But others have also been plagued with issues, such as frequent unresponsive buttons on the peripheral. Some players have reported problems with their controllers since launch, and with more...
News Don't Worry, The Xbox Design Lab Will Be Back This Year
"We'll keep you posted"
Although the Xbox Series X|S was launched last November, Microsoft's console teams are still in the phase of transitioning everything across to the next generation. This includes the Xbox Design Lab, which was temporarily suspended last October. At the time, it was mentioned how the Lab was "preparing for its next...
News Finding Marvel’s Avengers Too Much Of A Grind? It’s About To Get A Lot Worse
Get in quick to avoid the issue!
Marvel’s Avengers has had a rocky release, with a buggy launch and many fans disappointed in the lack of post-launch support. Well, Square Enix appear to be trying a new method to keep people playing longer, and it might not go down too well. In a recent update on Square Enix’s site, changes to Marvel’s...
News Industry Insider Hints At Watch Dogs: Legion Coming To Xbox Game Pass
Game Pass could be getting a slice of British culture
Industry insider and XboxEra podcast co-host, Shpeshal Ed, has heavily implied that Watch Dogs: Legion could be making its way to Xbox Game Pass soon. In a recent tweet, Ed shared a fairly vague comments, but emphasised three words: Game, Passes, and Legion. This has sparked many commenters to...
News Star Wars: Squadrons Makes The Jump To Xbox Game Pass Ultimate On March 18th
Update: We've got an official date!
Update: EA has today confirmed that Star Wars: Squadrons will join EA Play on March 18th! Original story (Thu 25th Feb, 2021 20:45 GMT): EA has already announced this week that Madden NFL 21 will be joining EA Play (and therefore, Xbox Game P
News Rare Celebrates Conker’s 20th Anniversary Today
Maybe one day he’ll return
Conker has hit the big two-zero today, as the iconic platformer celebrates its 20th anniversary. It seems Rare didn’t want to miss out on the celebration, as they’ve shared a 20th anniversary post on Twitter, reminiscing on the cute, foul-mouthed squirrel’s past. They’ve even added some brand new Conker merch to...
News Everwild’s Lead Designer Says Its ‘Something The World Hasn’t Seen Before’
Sounds big!
Rare announced Everwild during an Xbox presentation last year, and details about the game have been slim since. But according to the game’s lead designer, “something unique is brewing at Rare”, and we can’t wait to hear more. As spotted by Twitter user Idle Sloth, Everwild’s lead designer, James Blackhawk, shared a post on...
News Destroy All Humans Remake Now Has Xbox Series X Enhancements, New Skins Available
Possibly another teaser for a sequel remake?
Destroy All Humans Remake has had a new update, which is set to bring new Xbox Series X enhancements and a variety of new skins. The patch notes (thanks, Twisted Voxel), highlight everything new in the patch, which brings new cosmetics, difficulty tweaks, and next-gen enhancements - all available for...
News NBA 2K21 Developer Believes Consumers Are ‘Ready’ For $70 Games
Games will be judged on a “title-by-title” basis
Take-Two has been known for rising their prices of games, after being one of the first to announce a hike of $70 on some of their games. It seems this is a trend their set to continue as they’ve claimed that gamers are “ready for it”. Speaking during the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media...
News The Coalition Is Hiring For Multiple Roles That Will ‘Forge The Future’ Of Gears
Wonder what the next project could be?
The Coalition, the team behind the most recent Gears game since the Xbox One era, is hiring multiple roles for what seems to be the next step in the franchise. One of the studio’s cinematic producers shared the job listings on Twitter, which leads to a variety of roles, including engineers and community...
Thursday4th Mar 2021
Video Marvel’s Avengers Xbox Series X Upgrade Looks Good Enough To Make Hulk Smile
A smashing good time?
Square Enix has dropped a new trailer for Marvel’s Avengers, which highlights many of the next-gen features coming to Xbox Series X|S. Arriving on March 18th, the free upgrade will push Marvel’s Avengers even further with higher resolutions, faster loading times, increased frame rates and cross-gen multiplayer. It looks...
News Walmart Will Be Restocking The Xbox Series X This Afternoon
Here we go again!
We've got some more restock news to share! As highlighted by Wario64 on Twitter, Walmart will have the Xbox Series X back in stock again this afternoon at 2:30PM ET, along with the Xbox Series S. Be sure to head over to the Walmart website at exactly that time to try and get one. <products id="13758"> <products...
News Ubisoft Is Looking Into Uno Crashes On Xbox Series X
It’s been a long running issue
Many users are reporting being hit with severe crashing issues regarding Uno on the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, which Ubisoft has now said it is looking into. The issue has been plaguing players for what seems like months, as numerous Reddit threads have cropped up with users claiming the game is unplayable due...
News Team Xbox Wants To Know What Products You Want In The Future
Following the Xbox Wireless Headset announcement
The all-new Xbox Wireless Headset was officially unveiled back in mid-February and quickly sold out on the Microsoft Store due to its popularity, and now Team Xbox wants to know what else you'd like to see in the future. Taking to Twitter, the senior director of Xbox's hardware business strategy,...
News Pringles Now Have Their Own Halo Themed Flavour, Because Why Not?
“Our latest shipments from Reach have arrived”
Halo Infinite may be a while off, but that hasn’t stopped Master Chief from making the rounds, as our favourite Spartan is now partnering with Pringles for a special Moa Burger flavour for an unspecified limited time. As announced by the official Halo Twitter account, the limited-edition Pringles...
Video Here's 25 Minutes Of Gameplay From Aliens: Fireteam
This summer's co-op survival shooter
The announcement of Aliens: Fireteam drew a lot of excited attention earlier this week, and now courtesy of IGN, we're able to get a look at a whole 25 minutes of raw gameplay from the upcoming co-op survival shooter. The footage features 25 minutes of early mission gameplay that cuts between the perspectives of...
News Three More Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass (March 4)
Ready for the tip-off?
It's Xbox Game Pass time! We've got another three games joining the service today, two of which are actually variants of the same thing (Football Manager), although one is the full fat PC version, while the other is the slightly less in-depth Xbox version, which just so happens to work on PC as well. Confusing! Here are the...
News Rockstar Owner: We Don't Want Our Remasters To Be 'Simple Ports'
“We don’t just port titles over”
Take-Two has spoken about the strategy behind remastering games and how it doesn’t want to deliver “simple ports”, but instead wishes to “take the time to do the very best job” on reimagining their back catalogue. As discovered by Video Games Chronicle, Take-Two’s boss, Strauss Zelnick, spoke...
News Square Enix Has 'High Expectations' For Future Unannounced Titles
The next 12 months could be interesting
Square Enix has recently published its Q&A for its third quarter earnings of this fiscal year, which showed some steady profits for the company. But one of the more interesting comments made was about the company’s future titles, and the positive feeling it has for its upcoming selection in the next...
Deals The Best Bargains In Xbox's Huge Ubisoft Publisher Sale
Fantastic games at low prices!
As we highlighted earlier this week on Pure Xbox, Ubisoft is currently running a massive Publisher Sale across Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, and as you'd expect, there are plenty of bargains to be had! We've highlighted some of the best and most notable bargains with huge discounts in the Ubisoft sale...
News Over 310,000 Xbox Series Consoles Were Sold In The UK Last Year
With over 600,000 Xbox systems sold in total
They may have only launched in November, but the Xbox Series X|S has had a strong start, as a new report claims over 310,000 units were shifted in the UK alone last year. According to a report from GamesIndustry.biz, the information comes from the Entertainment Retailers Association. It’s said that...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (March 4-7)
"Not all heroes get paychecks"
It's time for another batch of Free Play Days titles! Two 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, you can check out Team17's satirical dungeon crawler Going Under, as well as the popular Xbox Game Pass...
News The Future Games Show Returns This Month, Featuring World Premieres
Hosted by the stars of Resident Evil 3
Yes, we're getting the return of a proper event this month! The Future Games Show is coming back with a Spring Showcase on March 25th, profiling over 40 games from over 30 different publishers and developers. The show will be hosted by Resident Evil 3 stars Jeff Schine (Carlos Oliveira) and Nicole Tompkins...
Random Xbox Exec Reminisces Over The Amazing Sea Of Thieves Prototype
We want to play it!
Have you ever seen images or footage of the brilliant Sea of Thieves prototype? The game looked like a low budget animation, and we kind of want to play it. Microsoft’s director of product management, Jason Ronald, had a brief trip down memory lane this week over the much loved prototype pics. As the Xbox community looked back...
News 343 Strengthens Marketing Team With Halo: Point Of Light Cover Artist
Will help "promote the future of Halo"
Since the delay of Halo Infinite, 343 Industries has called on some support. It was recently discovered how The Coalition might have been helping out and last year a Bungie veteran was appointed as a project lead for the game's campaign. In the latest update, the studio has now hired
News Away: The Survival Series Glides Onto Xbox One This Year
"Immerse yourself in nature and embark on a journey"
Ever fancied taking the role of a tiny sugar glider as you soar across misty chasms, leap from tree to tree, and climb to the top of the forest canopy, all while a narrator describes your every move? Then have we got the game for you! Away: The Survival Series is officially coming to Xbox One at...
News Call Of Duty: Warzone's Season 2 Launch Broke A Virgin Media Record In The UK
They received some serious traffic!
Call of Duty has been known for introducing some hefty downloads over the past few years, but it seems the latest Warzone update to bring it to Season 2 has made a bit of an impact, especially with some internet providers. As reported by Eurogamer, the game’s update dropped on February 25 and weighed in at...
News Card Game Signs Of The Sojourner Comes To Xbox Later This Month
Make friends through additive card battles
Signs of the Sojourner is a narrative card game coming to Xbox One on March 19th, with a 20% launch discount. Having released on PC last year, the game received positive reviews for its gorgeous art style and emotional story. Through your cards, you’ll form and create friendships with many people across...
Wednesday3rd Mar 2021
News These Six Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass Soon (March & April 2021)
The latest batch of titles
Update: We've now got a date for Squadrons! It'll arrive via EA Play on March 18th. Original story: The latest batch of Xbox Game Pass titles has arrived! Microsoft has today unveiled another six games coming to the service soon - five of which are arriving in March, although we already knew about some of them...
News Another Five Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass Soon (March 15)
Toss a final coin to your Witcher
Microsoft has unveiled the next set of five games that will be removed from Xbox Game Pass in the middle part of March, with the most notable of the bunch easily being CDPR's beloved The Witcher 3. Here's the full list of games currently set to leave in mid-March: Date Game Platform March 15 Alvastia...
News Microsoft Reveals 'Mesh' Mixed Reality Platform, Compares It To Launch Of Xbox Live
“Think about what Xbox Live did for gaming"
If you're interested in the world of Microsoft outside of Xbox, you might have seen yesterday that the company unveiled its new Mixed Reality platform called "Mesh", which "enables presence and shared experiences from anywhere – on any device – through mixed reality applications." For the record,...
News Surprise! NBA 2K21 Is Joining Xbox Game Pass This Week
Great news for NBA fans
Microsoft has announced today that NBA 2K21 is officially coming to Xbox Game Pass this Thursday, March 4th. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members will also be able to play the game via Project xCloud on Android. As of yet, there's no word on whether the separate next-gen version for Xbox Series X and S - which is quite a...
Talking Point Is Xbox Being Too Quiet So Far This Year?
We're missing those Xbox events
We’re a few months into 2021 and we’re getting more announcements for new games and release dates every week, but it seems Microsoft is being pretty quiet on the Xbox front. The past few weeks have given us a Nintendo Direct and a Sony State of Play, both of which delivered news for the next few months on Nintendo...
Mini Review Football Manager 2021: Xbox Edition - Say Goodbye To Your Spare Time
But prepare for some awkward controls
Football Manager 2021: Xbox Edition joins Xbox Game Pass this week, so we've put together this little mini review so you know what to expect. The Xbox Edition is playable on Xbox consoles and PC with Xbox Play Anywhere. We're willing to bet if you're reading this review, you've know at least something about...
News The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope Now Has A Limited Time Friend's Pass
The Curator’s Cut is also out now
Bandai Namco has released a Friend's Pass for The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope, allowing players to download a trial version of the game and join their buddy who owns the full retail release. The offer is only available for one month from initial release, and can only be used once. Players who own the...
News Call Of Duty: Warzone Adds New High Resolution Pack On Xbox Series X
Dropping in hot and heavy
A new texture pack for Call of Duty: Warzone has gone live, which is said to add “the most detailed textures for weapons and Operators” for Xbox One X and Xbox Series X players. Weighting in at 7.9GB, High Resolution Pack 3 is a new optional update that sets out to improve the game’s visuals even further. This makes...
Tuesday2nd Mar 2021
News By The Way, MX Unleashed Is Still Free With Xbox Live Gold
Even though it's not advertised as such
Back in January, we highlighted that original Xbox racer MX Unleashed was currently free with Xbox Live Gold despite not being advertised as such, and well over a month later, it's still available at no extra cost. So, think of this as a reminder! You can grab MX Unleashed with your Gold membership simply by...
Wednesday3rd Mar 2021
News Need For Speed Analysis Highlights Hot Pursuit Issue On Xbox Series X
This is a bizarre one
EA's Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered received a next-gen boost for Xbox Series X last week, but compared to PS5, it seems to be suffering a bizarre, albeit fairly minor software issue in one area of the map. As highlighted by Eurog
News Alexa For Xbox App Quietly Appears On The Microsoft Store
Bringing a selection of new features
Amazon Alexa support has been available on the Xbox for a while now, but a brand new app has appeared and seems to be introducing a selection of new features. The application has been spotted on the Microsoft Store by known leaker WalkingCat. Under the name Alexa for Xbox, the store listing delves into a few...
News Rock Band 4 Is Adding The Ultimate Tony Hawk DLC Track This Week
Pretending I'm a Superman
Rock Band 4 is one of the hardest games to get into these days on Xbox due to the lack of new instruments being produced for it, but if you already have them, there's loads of DLC to choose from. In fact, Harmonix hasn't stopped producing DLC for the game ever since it was released back in 2015, and this latest DLC is a...
News Free Trial Of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 Now Available On The Xbox Store
Playable until 12th March
Last week, we found out Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 would be kickflipping onto the Xbox Series X|S on 26th March. Activision's official Twitter account for the game has now announced a free "limited-time" trial is now available on the
News Dynasty Warriors 9 Empires Will No Longer Release Early 2021
“We apologize for the delay”
Dynasty Warriors 9 Empires will no longer be releasing in the early half of this year, Omega Force has announced. The news was announced in a Twitter post, in which a new date was not confirmed. It was said “the team is still working hard on delivering the best game possible”, but wanted to let fans know “the...
Tuesday2nd Mar 2021
News Hogwarts Legacy Will Reportedly Allow Players To Create Transgender Characters
"There was resistance from management at first"
Bloomberg is reporting today that the upcoming Hogwarts Legacy, which was recently delayed, will feature the ability to create transgender characters when the game finally arrives sometime in 2022. The report states that some team members "have fought to make the game as inclusive as possible" in...
Wednesday3rd Mar 2021
News Social Game Publisher Zynga Has Acquired The Torchlight 3 Developer
To work on bringing iconic IPs from mobile to consoles and PC
Zynga, the company behind many online and mobile games, has acquired Torchlight 3 developer, Echtra Games. According to a report by GamesIndustry.biz, details of the deal have not been announced, but Zynga CEO, Frank Gibeau, has said the plan is to bring more games across from mobile to...
Tuesday2nd Mar 2021
Random Xbox Fans On Twitter Are Reminiscing About The Good Old Xbox 360 Days
It seems like such a long time ago
Xbox 360 has randomly started trending on Twitter today, and it's sent us down a nostalgic rabbit hole that's put a collective tear in our eyes for all the happy memories. Just a quick scroll down the trending mentions has had us revisiting the glory days of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer, to...
Deals 300+ Games Included In This Week's Xbox Sales (March 2-9)
Including a massive Ubisoft Publisher Sale
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! This week's selection features discounts on over 300 games, made up of Deals with Gold and Spotlight Sales, as well as an absolutely massive Ubisoft Publisher Sale. We've highlighted a few of the most notable Xbox games offers in this week's current sales...
News MLB The Show 21 Runs At 4K, 60FPS On Xbox Series X, Features All-New Stadium Creator
It's shaping up nicely
The latest news drop has arrived for the upcoming release of MLB The Show 21 on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S this April, and this time it's focused specifically on the next-gen versions of the game. As highlighted in the video above, MLB The Show 21 for Xbox Series X will run at an expected 4K resolution with 60...
Deals All 40+ Classic Xbox Games In This Week's Sales (March 2-9)
Xbox 360 and original Xbox titles
This week's selection of Xbox Deals is another big one, packing over 300 games spanning Deals with Gold, Spotlight and Ubisoft Publisher sales, and there are plenty of original Xbox and Xbox 360 classics amongst them! Below, we've included every single Xbox 360 and original Xbox game available over the next week,...
News Here's A Look At The New Halo 3 Maps Coming To The MCC
A blast from the past
Last month, 343 teased some content for Halo: The Master Chief Collection. It went on to reveal a future update for the collection would add a custom game browser and much more. In terms of Halo 3, it announced new map conte
News Aliens: Fireteam Brings Co-Op Survival Action To Xbox This Summer
Survive the hive
20th Century Studios and developer Cold Iron have today announced Aliens: Fireteam; a "next-gen, cooperative third-person survival shooter" coming to Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and Xbox One this summer! The game will drop your fireteam of hardened marines into a desperate fight to contain the Xenomorph threat, featuring over 20...
News Samsung QLED Announced As Xbox Series X's Official TV Partner In The US & Canada
Their TVs are described as a phenomenal companion to the Xbox Series X
Xbox has announced that it will continue its partnership with Samsung as the official TV partner in the US & Canada. The two companies are said to “push the boundaries of next-gen gaming”. One of the ways Samsung is doing this is via a partnership with AMD to develop the...
News NACON Is Releasing A Wired Xbox Pro Controller Later This Month
Packing a huge number of features
Gaming accessory creator, NACON, is releasing a wired Xbox Pro Compact Controller, which is designed for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC, coming on March 15th for €49.90. Available in white or black, it can be used as a standard Xbox controller, or equipped with its own Advanced Mode, which brings across a host...
News Control Ultimate Edition’s Latest Update Reduces Crashes On Xbox Series X
It also reportedly adds Auto HDR
Control Ultimate Edition has been facing some nasty crashes since it’s launch on Xbox Series X|S, and Remedy Entertainment has been working hard to push some fixes out to players. The latest patch also seeks to rectify some of those issues, and seemingly adds Auto HDR support. Update 1.03 is available now and is...
News Outriders Devs Reveal Why The Game Has Those Annoying Loading Cutscenes
"We understand it's not the best"
If you’ve dived into the Outriders demo recently, you’re more than likely to have noticed numerous instances of loading that are disguised by obvious cutscenes. We’re talking about jumping small gaps, for example, but being hit with a multi-second cutscene. It can be frustrating, and the developer has...
News Epic Games Is Buying Fall Guys Developer Mediatonic
Don't worry, it's still coming to Xbox
Fall Guys developer Mediatonic and its parent company Tonic Games Group have announced today that they have "joined the Epic Games family", having been purchased by Epic for an undisclosed sum. According to the Tonic Games Group, the gameplay of Fall Guys - which is still planned to be brought to Xbox - won't...
News Gears 5 Operation 6 Is Now Live With A Wave Of New Content
With more content promised in the future
The Coalition has dropped Operation 6 for Gears 5, offering a new wave of multiplayer content and challenges for players to tackle over the coming months. As outlined last week, the new content drop brings with it a new map called Speyer, a new King of the Hill variant known as Control, and many character...
News Former Journalist Seth Schiesel Joins Xbox As Director Of Executive Communications
“Together, we will continue to extend the joy and community of gaming"
Seth Schiesel, a former journalist at The New York Times, has joined Xbox as its director of executive communications. Announcing the news in a tweet, Schiesel revealed he would be transitioning from journalism to join the team over at Xbox. His hope is to “continue to...
News The Xbox Research Team Wants Feedback From d/Deaf Gamers
To ensure Microsoft "can better understand its players"
Team Xbox is asking for feedback from d/Deaf gamers in a survey, aiming to use the results for further studies. Anna Waismeyer, an accessibility user researcher at Xbox, has taken to Twitter asking d/Deaf gamers if they would take part in a survey for The Xbox Research Accessibility Team. The...
News Madden NFL 21 Is Now Available With Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
Run it in for a touchdown
It's a great day to be an NFL fan on Xbox! The latest entry in EA's Madden series, Madden NFL 21, has today been added to EA Play, which means it's also available at no extra charge with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. The game is available for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S users, and keep in mind that EA introduced a...
News Hardsuit Labs Faces Layoffs Following Bloodlines 2's Change Of Developer
Multiple employees have revealed their departure
Hardsuit Labs was working on Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines up until last week, but an indefinite delay of the game saw it switching up developers, leaving Hardsuit Labs in the dark. It seems the shift has had a major impact on the studio, as multiple layoffs have been cited. As reported by
Monday1st Mar 2021
Feature These 15+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (March 2-5)
Here's what's on the way
Welcome to your weekly Xbox roundup! There aren't too many new releases on the way over the next few days, but there's still plenty to look forward to, and hopefully a few more Game Pass additions will arrive as well. Here's what's coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One this week:: New Xbox Releases (March 2-5):...
News How To Claim 2000 Bonus Microsoft Points On Xbox In March
Your Monthly Bonus Round instructions
We're big fans of the Microsoft Rewards program here at Pure Xbox, which allows you to complete tasks in order to earn redeemable points which can be spent on gift cards, donations and much more. March 2021's "Monthly Bonus Round" challenge has just begun, and by satisfying a few easy requirements by March...
News Live Action Halo Warthog And Marines Spotted In Hungary
Is this our first look at the upcoming show?
We already know a live action Halo series is on the way and expected to launch early next year, and it seems somebody has managed to snag some images on set. As uploaded by one Twitter user, a Warthog and various actors dressed as marines have been spotted in Hungary. It seems to suggest these are props...
News Industry Insider Suggests Xbox Kojima Tease Is 'Probably Significant'
"I don't think Phil's trying to be too coy anymore"
Xbox boss Phil Spencer made a notable appearance as part of the Microsoft AI and Gaming Research Summit last week, in which some interesting items were placed on the shelves behind him during the stream. The most eye-catching of these was a Kojima Productions Ludens figure next to the big Xbox...
Random Phil Spencer Has Been Playing Destiny 2 With Xbox Fans Again
"I appreciated the help, thanks for jumping in"
We all know that Destiny 2 is one of Xbox boss Phil Spencer's favourite games, and he's once again been spotted playing Bungie's game with Xbox fans, even thanking one of them on Twitter last week. Twitter user Protheon documented his experiences getting into a game with the head of Xbox, sharing...
News Elden Ring Gameplay Footage Appears To Have Leaked Online
But don't expect the game to release this year
It was suggested late last week by industry insider Jeff Grubb that we might be getting more details about FromSoftware's Elden Ring soon, and now an official gameplay trailer appears to have leaked online. VideoGamesChronicle suggests it's being circulated in online chatrooms under the name of 'Bandai...
Video Rust Console Edition Gets An Action Packed Teaser Trailer
Keep an eye out for closed beta access
Rust is coming to Xbox One later this year, and a brand new trailer invites players to check out its desolate world. Originally launched in early access for PC back in 2013, the game is finally making its console debut sometime in 2021. The new trailer doesn’t reveal too much, but it does showcase some of...
News Sci-Fi Survival Breathedge Gets An April Release Date For Xbox
In space, no one can hear you... craft?
Breathedge, which left early access on PC last week, is jettisoning off to Xbox One on April 6th. As announced during IGN’s Fan Fest over the weekend, Breathedge is described as a comedic survival game in space. The game sees you embarking on an galactic adventure, whilst on a mission to take your...
News Xbox Exec: No Plans For Major Event With World Premieres Anytime Soon
"Just to set expectations"
There have been some rumblings recently that Microsoft might be planning one or two gaming events in March, but Xbox's Aaron Greenberg has taken to Twitter to "set expectations" about what's on the way. Greenberg, who is GM of Xbox Games Marketing at Microsoft, was responding to an article that suggested Microsoft's...
News Sorry, No New Need For Speed This Year As EA Adds Support To Battlefield 6
“We’re going to put all the resources we have on this”
EA is reportedly delaying its upcoming Need for Speed game by a year to shift its developer, Criterion Games, towards assisting on Battlefield 6. Speaking to Polygon, chief studio officer, Laura Miele, acknowledged that the EA Dice team developing Battlefield 6 is “working incredibly...
News Xbox Reveals Winners Of The Space Jam Game Design Competition
Their game ideas will be turned into a reality
You might remember that at the backend of last year, Microsoft was hosting a competition to give two lucky fans the chance to be part of creating the official Space Jam: A New Legacy game in 2021. If you haven't been notified yet, you unfortunately haven't been successful, as Xbox has announced the...
News Someone Might Have Figured Out Why GTA Online Takes Ages To Load
He's managed to cut load times drastically on PC
If you've ever played GTA Online, you'll know that the game takes forever to load, even if you're running it on Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S or a high-end PC. And now, one programmer might have figured out why. In a very technical blog, PC player T0ST explained that he discovered an issue when...
Video Linus Tech Tips Created The World's Most Expensive Xbox Controller
It's made out of solid gold!
Ever wondered what the "most expensive Xbox controller in the world" would look like? YouTuber Linus has the answer, as he's created an Xbox Series X controller made out of solid gold for his Linus Tech Tips YouTube channel. The controller is made of one and a half kilograms of 18 karat gold, and cost $87,500 to make...
News Panzer Dragoon: Remake Publisher Signs Deal With Square Enix To 'Release Several Remakes'
All based on a single brand
Forever Entertainment, the team behind the recently released Panzer Dragoon: Remake on Xbox One, has signed a deal with Square Enix to create several remakes in the future. According to a translated report from Pap Bizness, an agreement has been made between the two companies for more remakes to be developed over the...
News E3 Has Reportedly Cancelled Its 2021 Live Event
No word on the digital side as of yet
The physical part of E3 2021 has reportedly been cancelled, according to a new report by the Board of Los Angeles Convention and Tourism Development Commission. As spotted by Video Games Chronicle, the report has an updated sales list, which notes that E3 2021 has a “cancelled live event” - most likely due...
News Xbox's Aaron Greenberg Inspires Young Fan With Special Video Call
“Hearing directly from kids like this brings so much meaning to the work we do”
In some heartwarming news, Xbox games marketing manager, Aaron Greenberg, helped inspire one young fan to continue pursuing his dream of working at Microsoft. One mom by the name of Jenessa Petersen, took to Twitter to explain how her seven year old son has a...
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