News Here's What's Included In The Xbox March 2021 Update
Rolling out soon to Xbox Series X|S & Xbox One
Video Here's A Look At PC Games Running On Xbox Using GeForce Now
As part of the new Microsoft Edge app
Reaction Xbox Might Just Be In Its Strongest Position Ever Right Now
The future looks incredibly bright
News Bungie's Employees Seem To Be Really Excited About Something
"Don’t think I have ever left a company meeting more hyped"
News - 2021, Week 10
Sunday14th Mar 2021
News Bungie's Employees Seem To Be Really Excited About Something
"Don’t think I have ever left a company meeting more hyped"
Odd behaviour from Bungie staff on social media over the past week has caught the attention of many fans of the company. A number of employees are simply tweeting the word "Bungie" with no context attached. Here's just one example, from Christopher Barrett - the director of an...
News The New Xbox Wireless Headset Comes With 6 Months Of Dolby Atmos
If you buy it before this October
The brand-new Xbox Wireless Headset officially arrives on Tuesday, March 16th, and Microsoft has confirmed that everyone who buys it before the 30th of September will get a free trial of Dolby Atmos for Headphones. The trial lasts six months, and allows you to access the "premium, immersive audio experience" of...
News Xbox Is Reportedly 'Heavily Involved' With Big Third Party Studios For Future Exclusives
"I've seen things that are years out that are incredibly impressive"
As if the Bethesda acquisition hadn't got us excited enough earlier this week, Windows Central editor Jez Corden has shared insight into some reportedly big Xbox plans with third party studios in the future. Speaking as part of the Xbox Two Podcast with host Rand al Thor 19,...
Saturday13th Mar 2021
Reaction Xbox Might Just Be In Its Strongest Position Ever Right Now
The future looks incredibly bright
Any excuse to use that image, right? But seriously, Xbox is in an incredible position right now. Microsoft is firing on (nearly) all cylinders as we enter into this Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S generation, and there's reason to believe Xbox could very easily eclipse the so-called 'glory days' of the original...
News Empire Of Sin Is Making Its Way To Xbox Game Pass Next Week
Hustle, charm and intimidate your way to the top
Xbox Game Pass is just the gift that keeps on giving at the moment, as Paradox Interactive has announced that its strategy game Empire of Sin will be arriving on the service next week on March 18th. The company announced the news during the latest Paradox Insider, confirming that the game, which only...
Review Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time - Platforming Bliss On Xbox Series X
Grandmaster Crash
Updated Xbox Series X Review (by Fraser Gilbert): It hasn't even been six months since Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time first launched for Xbox One, and the game has already received an updated version for Xbox Series X and S. We've checked out the Xbox Series X version, and while it already played really well through backwards...
News Phil Spencer Already Thinking About Possible Xbox And Bethesda Collabs
And how Xbox can utilise id Tech
The "Microsoft joins Bethesda" roundtable earlier this week gave Xbox fans a chance to learn more about the company behind hit series like The Elder Scrolls and Fallout. Of course, there are a number of other studios under the Bethesda banner team Xbox is also looking forward to working with. Head of Xbox, Phil...
Site News Pure Xbox Officially Relaunched One Year Ago Today!
It's so good to be back
It's been a busy old week in the world of Xbox, with the Bethesda acquisition finally getting over the line and 20 games being made available on Xbox Game Pass, but we couldn't let this important anniversary pass us by! That's right, Pure Xbox officially relaunched on this day (March 13th) in 2020, after originally closing...
Pick One Which Of These Bethesda Games Is Your Favourite?
Remember, you can only pick one!
It's time for another round of Pick One! This week, to celebrate the huge Xbox Bethesda acquisition, we're taking a look at eight specific Bethesda games - picking out just one game from each series to vote on. We know, we're cruel! Which is your favourite? Remember, you can only pick one! Let's take a look at what...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 13th)
We're spending the weekend with Bethesda
Welcome to the weekend! We're more spoilt for choice than ever for games over the next few days, with 20 Bethesda titles now available on Xbox Game Pass, two more Free Play Days additions and a huge weekly sale! Here's what we’re jumping into over the weeken
News Techland: Dying Light 2 Is 'Far From Being In A Development Hell'
But it was 'announced too early'
Dying Light 2 developer Techland surprised us all this week when it confirmed it would have more news to share on the progress of the game next Wednesday, which has barely been seen since its original announcement back in 2018. We still don't know what we're going to get from that announcement, but the game's...
Friday12th Mar 2021
Video Here's Some Actual Gameplay Of Rust Console Edition On Xbox
Six minutes of uncut footage
Update: Rust Console Edition has now officially been announced as arriving on May 21, 2021! Original story: It was announced earlier this week that the much-anticipated Rust Console Edition would finally be dropping on Xbox One in Spring 2021, and now we've got some actual Xbox gamepla
News These 20 Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass (March 12)
It's a Bethesda special!
Update (Fri 12th Mar, 2021 10:00 GMT): And they're live! These 20 games are now included with Xbox Game Pass. Original story (Thu 11th Mar, 2021 18:18 GMT): The latest batch of Xbox Game Pass titles has arrived! As hinted at earlier this week, Microsoft has now unveiled another 20 (yes, that's 20!) games available on the...
News Xbox Game Pass Is Teasing A ‘Mysterious’ Game Coming To The Service
What could it be?
As if a tsunami of Bethesda titles wasn’t enough, Xbox Game Pass is teasing yet another new addition to the service. In a recent tweet, Xbox Game Pass posted one of their iconic fake emails which are usually home to hidden teases for upcoming titles. This time, the email confirms another new game is coming to the service,...
News Phil Spencer Calls The Acquisition Of Tango Gameworks A 'Great Step' For Xbox's Japan Presence
"I can’t wait to speak to the Tango team"
Unless you've been living under a rock, you'll know that Xbox has acquired a lot of studios this week after the ZeniMax deal finally got approved. One of those studios is Tango Gameworks, who are most notably known for working on The Evil Within series. Featuring a lot of Japanese talent, Spencer believes...
News Good News! Mods Still Work For The Elder Scrolls Games On PC Through Xbox Game Pass
What will you be modding?
Today has seen a gargantuan amount of Bethesda titles come to Xbox Game Pass, and as a result, classic games such as Morrowind, Skyrim and Oblivion have arrived on the service. But not only that, it appears mods are still available to use in the three games for PC, even through Xbox Game Pass.
Soapbox Now That It's On Xbox Game Pass, Please Try The Evil Within
An open letter to all subscribers
If I had a pound for every time I typed the word Bethesda this week, I could probably have outbid Microsoft and purchased ZeniMax myself - but it's such a big win for Xbox fans that it's hard not to talk about it. The initial announcement seems like a lifetime ago, and now here we are, it's official, the knot has...
News Bethesda Reached Out To Xbox Boss Phil Spencer For Help With Fallout 76
"When that game launched, the litany of issues we had..."
Bethesda's online RPG Fallout 76 has transformed significantly since its infamously rocky release back in late 2018, and Bethesda's Todd Howard has revealed Xbox boss Phil Spencer played a part in turning its fortunes around. Howard pulled no punches when talking about the game during the...
News Finally, We're Getting A Dying Light 2 Update Next Week
"We've got a few words to share with you"
After what seems like an eternity, Dying Light 2 will be getting a development update on March 17. The game was originally announced back in 2018 during Xbox's E3 conference, but since then we've heard very little outside of the odd trailer. It was intended to have a 2020 release, but was pushed out of the...
Rumour There's Reportedly Still One More Xbox Event To Come This Month
And it could offer a "glimpse" at upcoming games
This week has been huge for Xbox fans with the Bethesda acquisition, and according to a new source, another event is on the way over the coming weeks which could continue that momentum. Earlier this month, we reported that Brad Sams from the website Thurrott had discovered plans for a "What's New For...
News Crash Bandicoot 4's Xbox Series X Upgrade Is Available Now
Woah!
Crash Bandicoot unveiled his latest game late last year, and now he's received a lovely makeover for Xbox Series X|S. The good news? It's available to download now and weighs in at 22.2GB via Smart Delivery. The next-gen version aims to improve Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time even further for Xbox Series systems. Players on the Xbox Series...
Random Power Your Dreams With This Todd Howard Xbox Packaging
If only it was real
Now that Bethesda is operating under Microsoft, there are a lot of fans wondering what might come next. Apart from 20 Bethesda titles coming to Xbox Game Pass today, the possibilities are pretty much unlimited. Xbox's very own Aaron Greenberg decided to kick things off by sharing an image of the Xbox Series X packaging with the...
News Xbox Confirms Plans For Summer Event Featuring More Bethesda News
It's currently in the "planning phase"
It may not be the biggest surprise, but it's good to know things are in place. Xbox has confirmed that plans are underway for an event this summer which will dive into more Bethesda specifics. During yesterday's informative roundtable presentation about Microsoft's acquisition, the two companies took a brief...
News EA Play Is Getting Even Closer To Joining Xbox Game Pass For PC
Over 75 games have been spotted on the Microsoft Store
We reported earlier this week that three games had been discovered on the Microsoft Store that were all EA Play for PC games, suggesting the service was set to join Xbox Game Pass for PC in the very near future. Now, Italian website Aggiornamenti Lumia is reporting that 75 games are "ready" for...
News Sorry, You Won't Be Able To Dual Wield Weapons In Halo Infinite
"That's not on the cards right now"
343 Industries has got a lot of exciting things planned for Halo Infinite's release this November, but one of the features that definitely won't be present at launch is the ability to dual wield weapons, as revealed in a new Q&A. Here's what lead sandbox designer Quinn DelHoyo had to say about this in the...
News Immortals Fenyx Rising's Myths Of The Eastern Realm Expansion Is Right Around The Corner
Arriving later this month
It feels like we only just got Immortals Fenyx Rising’s first piece of DLC, and now Ubisoft has confirmed its second, Myths of the Eastern Realm, will be arriving on March 25. This expansion definitely looks like an interesting one, having you controlling a brand new character known as Ku. It’s based around Chinese...
News Get Creative With Terrible Films In What The Dub?! Next Month
All you need is your phone to play
Wide Right Interactive has announced that its latest game is entitled 'What The Dub?!' - a local multiplayer party game that you can play with anything that has access to a browser - arriving on April 8. As you can see from the trailer above, the game tasks you with dubbing over awful B-movies, outdated PSAs, and...
News DOOM Eternal: The Ancient Gods - Part Two Set To Release Next Week
The date has leaked a little early
The trailer for DOOM Eternal's second DLC expansion officially arrives next Monday, March 15th, but it looks like the release date for the DLC has leaked a little early, as per ALumia_Italia on Twitter. The Twitter user, who is known for scouring the Microsoft Store for hidden games and other things, has suggested...
Thursday11th Mar 2021
News Phil Spencer Explains Why Xbox Originally Decided To Compete Against PlayStation
"I'm not sure we wanted 'in' as much as we wanted to defend"
There's nothing better than a bit of healthy competition, and the rivalry between Sony and Microsoft over each of their games consoles ensures the systems remain fresh and unique. Over the years we've had new and meaningful additions such as Xbox Game Pass, and the acquisition of multiple...
News Microsoft Is Sending Its New Xbox Wireless Headset To Influencers
Launches March 16th
To promote next week's release of the official Xbox wireless headset, Microsoft is sending it out to influencers. The world's "first gamerscore millionaire" and Twitch streamer, Stallion83, has taken to Twitter to thank Xbox for sending him the new headset a week ahead of its launch. At the very least, it provides a look at it...
News First-Person Adventure Paradise Lost Launches On Xbox Later This Month
"What happened in the bunker?"
Paradise Lost is a first-person narrative driven adventure game, and will be arriving for Xbox One on March 24, publisher All In! Games has announced. The story follows an apocalyptic world that remains a wasteland after the Nazi invasion during WWII. As a 12 year old child scouring the world, you'll come across a...
News 'Handful' Of Bethesda Games To Receive FPS Boosts On Xbox Series X|S
"We’ll have more to share on that soon"
Microsoft has announced as part of today's 'Bethesda Joins Xbox' roundtable that not only are 20 Bethesda games joining Xbox Game Pass tomorrow, but some of them will also be getting FPS Boosts on Xbox Series X & S. This was mentioned during the presentation, as well as in an official Xbox Wire blog:...
News Xbox Will Deliver Exclusive Bethesda Games 'Where Game Pass Exists'
"That's our goal, that's why we're doing this"
Xbox and Bethesda are officially a thing, much like the 'will they, won't they' couple you see in every single rom-com. Together the companies are committed to delivering great games, but more specifically, they're looking to bring "great exclusive" titles to platforms that allow Xbox Game Pass. In a...
News Xbox To Host Bethesda Roundtable Presentation Today
A conversation with key leaders
Update: Come and join us! You can watch the roundtable with us now at Pure Xbox. Original story: Microsoft has announced that it will be hosting a special Bethesda roundtable presentation on YouTube later today, set to take place at 10AM PST (6PM UK time). The event will not be focused on news or reveals. Here's...
Poll Do You Think The Elder Scrolls 6 Will Be Exclusive To Xbox?
What does Phil's wording say to you?
Today's been a bit eventful hasn't it! Microsoft hosted a special 'Bethesda Joins Xbox' roundtable presentation earlier today, and as part of it, Xbox boss Phil Spencer had some interesting comments about exclusivity. Spencer outright stated during the show that the goal is to "deliver great exclusive games for...
Video Watch The Xbox Bethesda Roundtable Stream Here!
Catch up on the hour-long show
Update: The roundtable is now over, but you can catch the video-on-demand below! Original story: Welcome! Microsoft announced earlier today that it would be hosting a special Xbox Bethesda roundtable presentation to celebrate the recent acquisition of Bethesda, set to begin at 10AM PST (6PM UK time). The event will...
News God Of War Producer Joins The Initiative's Perfect Dark Team
"I’m beyond ecstatic to take this next step"
We're all expecting great things from the stacked team of talent over at new Xbox studio The Initiative on Perfect Dark, and they've recently added to their line-up with former God of War gameplay features producer, Rhonda Cox. Cox shared the news on LinkedIn yesterday, revealing she's taken up a...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (March 11-14)
Explore and discover a spectacular universe
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? They're both Xbox Game Pass titles this week, made up of the superb city-building game Cities:...
News Team Xbox Is Looking At 'Various Options' To Improve Quick Resume
"We're actively working through various designs"
Ever since the release of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S this past November, there have been a lot of requests for Microsoft to improve the visibility about how the new Quick Resume feature actually works. Microsoft has responded to this confirming that the team has received the feedback, and...
News The Outer Worlds: Murder On Eridanos Expansion Launches Next Week
Ready for another adventure?
The Outer Worlds' second DLC, Murder on Eridanos, launches on March 17 for Xbox One and PC, Obsidian Entertainment has announced. Get ready to solve a murder mystery, as you travel to the brand-new world of floating islands known as Eridanos. Here you'll get to put your detective hat on and see what's going on after the...
News Beyond A Steel Sky Will Make Its Way Onto Xbox Later This Year
More cyberpunk goodness coming our way
Beyond a Steel Sky launched on Apple Arcade and Steam last year, and it's now making its way onto Xbox One later this year, developer Revolution Software has confirmed. The game will be available both digitally and physically, but there's no confirmed date as of yet. The cyberpunk themed game is jumping to...
News Marvel's Avengers' Upcoming Patch Will Finally Allow Players To Replay The Campaign
"This is something we've been seeing over and over again"
Marvel's Avengers has received a lot of flack since its launch, but it did contain a truly great campaign that was a fantastic adventure for any comic book hero fan. Unfortunately, the game never allowed you to replay favourite missions and re-experience exhilarating set pieces, but luckily,...
News Sadly, It Might Be A Long Wait For The EA Sports College Football Game
According to new documentation
The announcement of a new EA Sports College Football game came as a huge surprise during the early part of February, but if you were hoping to see it in the near future, we've got some bad news to share. According to internal documents acquired by Extra Points publisher Matt Brown, the game isn't currently expected to...
News EA To Publish New IP Developed By Assassin's Creed Actor's Studio
As part of the EA Originals label
Did you know that the actor for Bayek in Assassin's Creed Origins set up a game development studio in 2019? It's called Silver Rain Games, and EA is set to publish its first title under the EA Originals banner. Silver Rain, founded by Abubakar Salim and Melissa Phillips (with a staff of around 20 people), is...
News EA Launches Investigation Into #EAGate FIFA Ultimate Team Scandal
An employee is alleged to have been selling items for real money
The biggest scandal in FIFA Ultimate Team history appears to have emerged over the past 24 hours, and as a result, Electronic Arts has confirmed it's conducting a "through investigation" into the claims. So, what's happened? Basically, FIFA fans have allegedly discovered that an EA...
What you got for us, Square?
Square Enix will be hosting a Nintendo Direct style presentation on March 18 at 1pm EDT/10am PDT, which looks to highlight the the company's upcoming slate of games, including a new Life is Strange entry. A 40 minute showcase will delve into many upcoming games from the company, with a primary focus on western titles...
News THQ Nordic Forms New Studio For Gothic Remake, Coming To Xbox Series X
More details are expected later this year
THQ Nordic has announced it has opened a new studio under the name of Alkimia Interactive, which will be helming the previously announced remake of a cult classic series, Gothic. While the game's existence has been known for a while now, we finally have a studio to associate with the title. More news has...
News Borderlands 3's Director's Cut DLC Has Been Delayed Until April
"We appreciate your understanding"
2K Games and Gearbox Software have announced that the latest content for Borderlands 3 will no longer be hitting its March 18 release, but instead will now be releasing on April 8. The reasons behind the delay relate to the extreme weather conditions that plagued Texas, US, last month. While the team are safe and...
Wednesday10th Mar 2021
News Did Xbox Just Accidentally Reveal A Batman Series X Upgrade?
It certainly looks like it
Oops... did Microsoft just let the cat out of the bag by mistake, or is this intentional? Check out the image above, and you'll see that Batman: Arkham Knight is classed as optimised for Xbox Series X and S, which is news to us! Various Xbox fans have already spotted this on social media, as you can see below. The...
Random Kid Calls 911 Because Mum Changed Their Xbox Password
"Yes, this happened"
You get some weird stories in the world of Xbox sometimes, and this is one of them! Halton Police in Canada has taken to Twitter to warn young Xbox fans not to call 911 just because their mum changes their Xbox password. And in case you're in any doubt, yes - this actually happened. No further details were provided about the...
Guide Microsoft Now Has 23 Xbox Game Studios, And Here They Are
The complete list following the Bethesda acquisition
So, the deal is done! Microsoft has officially brought ZeniMax Media into the Xbox family, and as a result, the list of first-party Xbox Game Studios has grown to a massive total of 23 studios in all, with eight new additions. To give you a better overview of which studios are now part of Xbox...
News Fallout 4, The Evil Within Expected To Join Xbox Game Pass This Friday
We're just waiting on an announcement now
Xbox boss Phil Spencer revealed yesterday as part of the completed acquisition of Bethesda that Microsoft would be adding more Bethesda games to Xbox Game Pass this week, and it looks like we know two of them. Twitter user ALumia_Italia has spotted PC bundles for Fallout 4: Game of the Year Edition and The...
News The March 2021 Xbox Update Fixes 'Many' Controller Disconnect Issues
Have you noticed a difference?
The official March 2021 Xbox update rolled out to all users yesterday, and while this particular area wasn't mentioned in the update notes, Xbox's Jason Ronald has confirmed it also fixes "many" controller disconnect issues. The Xbox Series X director of project management confirmed this on social media: "Lots of
News Blizzard Has Enhanced Overwatch For Xbox Series X|S
Higher resolution and boosted framerate
If you play the Xbox One version of Overwatch regularly on your Xbox Series X|S, you might be wondering what the plans are for future upgrades. Blizzard has mentioned nothing but now - out of nowhere - it's surprised the same playerbase with a free enhancement upgrade. Most notably, you can now play the game...
News Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Return In A Side-Scrolling Brawler Later This Year
Cowabunga!
Anyone who is a fan of the classic beat-em-up Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles In Time will be happy with the latest announcement of Shredder's Revenge. The new title in the franchise is heavily inspired by the fan favourite game and is coming to consoles later this year. Rendered in beautiful pixel art form based on their original...
News Share The Love With A New 'Bethesda Joins Xbox' Twitter Emoji
#BethesdaJoinsXbox
Yesterday we finally got confirmation that Bethesda had joined Xbox Game Studios, after what seemed like an eternity of waiting. One small detail that went unnoticed to many following the announcement was a specific emoji available on Twitter alongside using the hashtag #BethesdaJoinsXbox. As spotted by Video Games Chronicle, the...
News Looks Like EA Play Will Finally Join Xbox Game Pass For PC Soon
New games have been spotted on the MS Store
There's been a little bit of disgruntlement in the Xbox PC community ever since EA Play was surprisingly delayed for Xbox Game Pass for PC indefinitely back in December 2020, but it now looks like it's finally on the way. Twitter user ALumia_Italia has discovered that three new EA Play branded titles have...
News Forza Horizon 4 Is Gifting A Stunning Free Porsche For All Players
That's nice!
Playground Games is giving back to the community with a beautiful 2019 Porsche 911 GT3 RS, as a way to celebrate Forza Horizon 4 arriving onto Steam. It's available now to all players for free up until March 14. To redeem, all players have to do is simply log into their Xbox Profile and check their in-game messages before the cut
Random Xbox Series X Owner Reports 'Dented' Console After Sending In For Repair
"I had UPS ship and pack it for me"
We all hope that we will never have to deal with a broken Xbox console - especially in terms of the new Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S - but Microsoft is there to help us with repairs if we run into any troubles early on. Unfortunately, one Xbox Series X owner had a very sorry experience when sending their...
News The Medium Has A New Patch Live On Xbox Series X And PC
With a surprise for PC players
Another patch for The Medium has gone live, which sets out to make the experience even smoother. Fans will be happy to know the latest update seeks to rectify and iron out a few more issues. Patch 1.2 is live now for Xbox Series X|S and PC, featuring an array of fixes and improvements. There's even the option for...
News SEGA's Latest Survey Has Got Xbox Fans Asking For More Ports
It's time to rise up and make your needs known
SEGA is currently running a survey looking at players' gaming habits, but additionally, it's asking what the company can do to enhance people's games. Obviously this has Xbox fans talking and there's one thing on everyone's mind - ports. The survey delves into what games people typically play, which...
News Forza Horizon 4 Almost Sped Past Valheim On Steam's Top Sellers Chart In Its First 24 Hours
Achievement unlocked
Forza Horizon 4 hasn't even been on Steam for 24 hours, but it's already been a massive success. So good in fact that it trailed just behind the increasingly popular Valheim not long after its release, reaching 2nd place. Since then the game has dropped down the 4th in the charts at the time of writing, which still shows it's...
Rumour Elden Ring's Leaked Footage Could Have Pushed Back The Official Gameplay Reveal
Say it ain't so
Most of us were excited when the Elden Ring leaked footage dropped last week, and the idea that new footage was imminent, but it seems those dreams may have quickly been squandered according to one industry insider. Jeff Grubb, who has been dropping breadcrumbs of news to gamers for quite a while now, has said in his latest episode...
News Co-Op Adventure We Were Here Forever Ventures Onto Xbox Series X This Year
Grab a buddy!
We Were Here is slowly becoming a bit of a cult series, as We Were Here Forever marks the fourth entry in the franchise to be announced. The latest instalment is expected to launch on Xbox Series X|S at some point in Q4 this year. Much like previous games in the series, players will be tasked to complete a variety of puzzle solving...
News Xbox Now Makes It Easy To See Which Languages A Game Supports
Thanks to some new updates
Microsoft has announced today that some new updates have arrived on the Microsoft Store and Xbox Game Pass app that will make it much easier to see which languages a game supports in the future. As you can see above, the details page of any game will now show you "what aspects of the game have been localized for a given...
News Tell Me Why Chapter 1 Is Now Free To Download And Keep On Xbox And PC
Try the first couple of hours
This narrative driven game may have entered Xbox Game Pass last year, but for those who are yet to subscribe to service and are intrigued, the first episode of Tell Me Why is now free to download for all players on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC. Tell Me Why follows the story of Alyson and Tyler Ronan, who reunite...
Tuesday9th Mar 2021
News Here's What's Included In The Xbox March 2021 Update
Rolling out soon to Xbox Series X|S & Xbox One
The Xbox March 2021 update will begin rolling out to all users ahead of the launch of the new Xbox Wireless Headset next week, and there are plenty of new features to look forward to over the coming days. Here's a brief overview of what's on the way, with more details available at Xbox Wire: Tailor...
News Xbox Game Pass Is Getting More Bethesda Games Later This Week
What do you want to see?
It's all happening today! Microsoft has confirmed that its acquisition of Bethesda's parent company, ZeniMax Media, has officially gone through, and more games are coming to Xbox Game Pass this week as a result. Xbox boss Phil Spencer announced the news in a blog post earlier today: "To properly celebrate this special...
Video Here's A Look At PC Games Running On Xbox Using GeForce Now
As part of the new Microsoft Edge app
We highlighted late last week that a brand-new Microsoft Edge app had begun rolling out to Xbox Insiders in the Alpha Skip-Ahead ring, offering some pretty crazy possibilities including the ability to access Google Stadia. It turns out NVIDIA's GeForce Now service also works with the new app (thanks
Guide Every Bethesda Game Expected To Join Xbox Game Pass In 2021
Here's what we're hoping to see
Update (Tue 9th Mar, 2021 15:30 GMT): Microsoft has announced today as part of its completed acquisition of Bethesda that more games will be added to Xbox Game Pass this week, so we're recycling this guide from January to give you an idea of what we could see. Which games do you want the most? Let us know down below...
News Xbox Has Confirmed 'Some' New Bethesda Titles Will Be Exclusives
Well, there we have it
As Microsoft's acquisition of Bethesda has finally gone through, the companies have confirmed that certain future titles will only be available exclusively to Xbox and PC players. In an Xbox Wire post welcoming Bethesda to Xbox Game Studios, Phil Spencer, head of Xbox, stated that Xbox, PC and Game Pass "will be the best...
News The Xbox Mobile App Is Finally Adding In Some 'Missing' Features
Update: Starting with Achievements this month
Update (Tue 9th Mar, 2021 22:00 GMT): Microsoft has confirmed today that Achievements will be the first of these "missing features" to be added back into the Xbox mobile app, starting with a limited set of players: "Achievements are returning! We heard the fan feedback that our community wants...
News Footage Of A New Crysis Battle Royale Game Might Have Leaked
This is bizarre to say the least
The footage above is not family friendly nor suitable for work due to bad language, so be warned! OK, before you watch the video, we're going to have to unpack this one. You might remember that back in 2012, early footage of Halo 4 leaked onto the internet with very grainy footage and loud music, and now it looks...
Deals All 40+ Classic Xbox Games In This Week's Sales (March 9-16)
Xbox 360 and original Xbox titles
This week's selection of Xbox Deals is now live, but there aren't too many new original Xbox and Xbox 360 classics amongst the bunch, as the majority are simply carrying over as part of the ongoing Ubisoft Publisher Sale. Nevertheless, we've included every single Xbox 360 and original Xbox game available over the...
News Xbox Is Fixing Issues Causing Series X Consoles To Shut Down Randomly
And a few other problems
We don't know about you, but we've had a strange system crash a few times where the entire Xbox Series X console shuts down. It can be scary, alarming, and enough to get you straight on the phone to Microsoft. But you can begin to relax, as Xbox is looking to rectify those issues. As part of the most recent Xbox Insider...
News Xbox Bethesda Event Reportedly Set For This Thursday
Update: The acquisition has officially gone through
Update: It's an update of an update! Microsoft has confirmed today that the acquisition of Bethesda has officially gone through, providing new details in the process, but nothing has been said about a potential event this week. That could still all change though, so we'll wait and see what happens...
News Josef Fares Asks Major Nelson What He Thinks Of The 'Confusing' Xbox Console Names
"Seriously, be honest with me now"
Hazelight Studios founder Josef Fares has been making a number of comments about Xbox in the lead up to the release of EA's It Takes Two on March 26th, and most recently, he appeared on Major Nelson's official Xbox podcast. Major Nelson pointed out that Fares recently had some things to say about the Xbox console...
News Microsoft Officially Welcomes Bethesda To Team Xbox
"This is an exciting day for Xbox"
It's finally official! Microsoft and ZeniMax Media have confirmed today that Bethesda has joined Team Xbox, as the acquisition that was put in place last year has gone through. Xbox boss Phil Spencer announced the news. The biggest info drop as part of the announcement that is "some new titles in the future" from...
"What did Falcon miss after the blip?"
If there's one good thing about coming back after Thanos wiped out half the universe, it's the number of games released that would inevitably cause a huge backlog. Honestly, just imagine how many great games you'd need to catch up on if you stopped gaming for five years? The latest Xbox Series X trailer plays...
Deals 300+ Games Included In This Week's Xbox Sales (March 9-16)
It's a big week for Call of Duty
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! This week's selection features discounts on over 300 games, although most of those are part of the ongoing Ubisoft Publisher Sale from last week. Nevertheless, we've still got new Deals with Gold and Spotlight offers to take advantage of, along with a huge Call of Duty...
Mini Review Pacer - The Closest Thing To Wipeout On Xbox
On your marks, get set, Wipeout!
If you're of a certain age and you've owned a PlayStation at some point in your life, you probably have some fond memories of the futuristic racing series Wipeout. And while it's never made the crossover to Xbox over the years, R8 Games has created a faithful and enjoyable spiritual successor in the form of Pacer,...
Talking Point What Do You Think About Certain Bethesda Games Being Xbox Exclusives?
And which games do you think it'll apply to?
So, unless you've been living under a rock, today's biggest story is that Microsoft has finally acquired Bethesda. It's been a long time coming, but we're glad to finally have official confirmation that the deal is complete. And with such a deal, some questions are starting to get answered - albeit in...
News Samurai Shodown's 120FPS Xbox Series X Update Arrives A Week Early
Download it now!
Back in January, SNK announced it would be rolling out an Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S upgrade for the 2019 Xbox One release, Samurai Shodown. Although it was due to arrive next week on 16th March, it seems it has been made available ahead of schedule alongside the latest patch (Ver.
Random Pringles Is Running A 'Gaming Bootcamp' With An Xbox Series X Up For Grabs
Oh, and two weeks to play games... fully paid
If Pringles isn't out there making flavours based on fictional Halo animals, then they're trying to find new ways to inspire and encourage gamers. The latest idea is what they are calling a "Gaming Bootcamp", which will see one lucky winner getting a two week paid salary (based on the national average...
News Forza Horizon 4 Is Now Available On Steam For PC Players
Get behind the wheel
Forza Horizon 4 has made the jump to another service, as Steam users can begin their motorsport career in the latest instalment, which is available now. Keep in mind, anyone who wants Forza Horizon 4 on Steam will have to purchase the game again, and while an Xbox Live account is required, saves won't carry over from another...
News It Takes Two's Latest Trailer Shows Off Its Unique Co-Op Gameplay
We can't wait
It Takes Two launches in just over two weeks on March 26, and the latest trailer gives us another look into the colourful, strange world players will be venturing into. From the mind of the eccentric Josef Fares, It Takes Two is a unique co-operative adventure that follows a couple who have magically embodied two hand crafted dolls...
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Feature These Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (March 8-12)
Here's what's on the way
Welcome to your weekly Xbox roundup! There aren't too many new releases on the way again over the next few days, but there's still plenty to look forward to, including an Xbox Series X upgrade for Crash Bandicoot 4! Here's what's coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One this week:: New Xbox Releases (March 8-12):...
Feature 30 Xbox Series X Games To Look Forward To In 2021
The best games coming to Xbox Series X|S (and Xbox One) in 2021
As we continue into 2021 with our shiny new consoles (or preparing to buy one, or maybe even sticking with the Xbox One!), we have a long list of games awaiting us that have our hearts racing in excitement and anticipation. Microsoft is looking to continue its trend of bringing quality...
News Rust Console Edition Launches On Xbox This Spring
Finally!
Rust Console Edition is making its arrival on Xbox One this Spring, bringing the competitive multiplayer game to consoles for the first time. No specific date has been mentioned outside of its Spring release window. An action-packed trailer dropped for the game last week, giving players a first look at the game running on consoles. It's...
News Microsoft's Acquisition Of Bethesda's Parent Company Nears Completion
Update: The EU has approved the deal
Update (Mon 8th Mar, 2021 10:30 GMT): We're almost there! The EU has also approved the deal without conditions (thanks The Verge), stating that it "does not raise serious doubts as to its compatibility with the common market." We're now just waiting on Microsoft to make an announcement that the deal has fully...
News Xbox Exec Says He's 'Very Excited' For Some Unannounced 2021 Games
"Not all games have been announced"
Xbox Series X director of project management Jason Ronald recently appeared in a two-hour interview as part of the Iron Lords Podcast, and revealed during the show that he's "very excited" for some unannounced 2021 games. Ronald was asked which titles he was most hyped for this year, and gave the following...
News It Looks Like Tomb Raider: Definitive Survivor Trilogy Is Coming To Xbox
But there doesn't seem to be any next-gen enhancements
Lara Croft seems to be making a reappearance on Xbox later this month, as a new bundle of the trilogy has been spotted on the Microsoft Store. The game has a release date slated for March 18 and contains all three games from the reboot trilogy. But it appears to strictly be limited to an Xbox...
Random Escaped Convict Gets Caught Going Out To Buy Call Of Duty
Was it worth it?
If you’re going to escape prison, maybe the best course of action would be to lay low? Not for this guy, who decided to go out and buy the latest Call of Duty, because he couldn’t “sit around in lockdown”. Unfortunately for him, his efforts were quickly squandered by some eagle-eyed police officers. Captured on body camera...
Rumour EA Motive Is Working On An 'Established IP' That Will Make Fans 'Happy'
What could it be?
EA Motive, the team behind the recently released Star Wars: Squadrons, reportedly got pulled from their "highly ambitious" game Gaia last month, in what was said to be part of a resource shift. Word on the street is that change-up could be something that makes a lot of people happy when it's finally announced. According to...
News Watch Dogs: Legion's Multiplayer Launches Tomorrow, But One Mode Has Been Delayed
It's been suffering some crashing issues
Ubisoft announced last month that Watch Dogs: Legion's multiplayer component would finally be releasing on March 9, but it appears to have hit a slight roadblock just before launch. While the majority of the online content will find its way onto Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S tomorrow, it appears the Tactical...
Random Croc 3 Almost Became An Online Multiplayer Xbox Game
So close, yet so far
Croc is one of the forgotten platforming legends that deserves another chance at the spotlight. The cute green hero almost had another shot, too, as there were reportedly talks of bringing him over to Xbox in the form of an online multiplayer game. In a recent interview with The Gamer, the series’ lead designer, Nic Cusworth,...
News Excited For Halo Infinite? The Official Art Book Is Arriving This June
Giving readers some glorious eye candy
Halo Infinite is currently going through an extended development progress, and recent updates have shown that the work is paying off. Just recently we had some gorgeous screenshots to lay our eyes on, and The Art of Halo Infinite book dropping on June 29 looks to further quench our thirst for more information...
News The Xbox Team Is 'Keeping Tabs' On HoloLens And Microsoft Mesh
"We're always thinking about, how would we apply this to games?"
Microsoft made some waves in the Mixed Reality space last week when it revealed Microsoft Mesh, which "enables presence and shared experiences from anywhere – on any device – through mixed reality applications." Xbox Series X director of project management Jason Ronald was asked...
News The Studio Behind Disintegration Is Officially Closing Down
"A heartfelt thanks to the amazing community that supported us"
We've got some very sad news to report for fans of the sci-fi first-person shooter Disintegration, as the developer of that project - V1 Interactive - has confirmed that it is officially closing down after five years. The team announced the news on social media earlier today: "We are...
News Xbox Celebrates International Women's Day With New Content, Tournaments & More
"We look forward to celebrating women in gaming"
In case you weren't aware, today marks International Women's Day, and as a result, Xbox has outlined its plans to celebrate the day - along with Women's History Month - in a variety of ways over the next few weeks. Firstly, a couple of tournaments celebrating the occasion will be held in Gears 5 and...
News DOOM Eternal: The Ancient Gods - Part Two Trailer Arriving Next Week
We're ready!
DOOM Eternal's second downloadable content is getting ready to show itself to the world, as a teaser trailer has been said to be arriving on March 15. The Ancient Gods - Part Two will continue where the first expansion left off, bringing a brand new story to the DOOM universe, complete with the iconic visceral combat. To mark the...
News Tales Of Arise Gets A New Trailer For The First Time In Forever, More Info This Spring
"Spring is just around the corner"
Tales of Arise was originally intended to release last year, but due to the ongoing pandemic, the decision was made to push the game into 2021. Since then, news on the upcoming JRPG has been slim, but Bandai Namco have finally broken their silence and delivered us a new trailer and the promise of more incoming...
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