News Another 11 Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass Soon (May 2021)
Final Fantasy, Alan Wake & others
News Here Are Your Xbox Games With Gold For May 2021
Four more games are on the way
News Mysterious Ubisoft Game Suddenly Appears On The Microsoft Store
And then quickly gets removed
News Here's What Time Second Extinction Goes Live On Xbox Game Pass
It's almost time to reclaim Earth!
News - 2021, Week 17
Sunday2nd May 2021
News Another 11 Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass Soon (May 2021)
Final Fantasy, Alan Wake & others
Microsoft has unveiled the next set of twelve games that will be removed from Xbox Game Pass in the early part of May 2021, including some pretty major titles such as Alan Wake, DayZ, Final Fantasy IX and others. Here's the full list of games currently set to leave in early May 2021: Date Game Platform May...
Rumour The First Two Images Of Battlefield 6 Have Supposedly Leaked
"Yes, the images are real"
There have been a lot of details and supposed leaks floating around about the next entry in the Battlefield series recently, and it looks like we've just been treated to our first look at some screenshots. Two grainy images have appeared online, and according to well-known Battlefield leaker Tom Henderson, they're the...
News Xbox Mini Fridges Will Be Widely Available Later This Year, Says Exec
"That's the plan!"
The team at Xbox promised to officially make Xbox Series X mini fridges after winning a competition on Twitter early last month, but until now, there's still been some doubt about how many would be put into production. Fear no more however, as GM of Xbox Games Marketing Aaron Greenberg has suggested that the Xbox Series X mini...
Reaction Wow, Titanfall 2's Community Day Was A Massive Success
With a peak of over 50,000 players
You might remember that earlier this week, a TikTok campaign encouraged all Titanfall 2 fans to jump online on Saturday, May 1st, and that campaign stretched a long way - even Xbox Game Pass on Twitter got involved! The community really took the idea to heart, and as a result, the 2016 game enjoyed a massive...
News It's Time, The Resident Evil Village Demo Is Now Live On Xbox
But you only get 60 minutes to play it
Just in case you'd forgotten, the official demo for Resident Evil Village is now finally live on Xbox, and you've got from now until May 9/10 - depending on where you live - to give it a try ahead of the game's release next week. The confusing downside with this demo is that you can only play it for 60 minutes...
Quiz Can You Guess All Of These Xbox Star Wars Games?
The force is strong with this one
With May the 4th almost upon us, it's time to take a trip down memory lane. Xbox has been home to some pretty spectacular Star Wars experiences, ranging from massive multiplayer battles, to reliving the films in the form of Lego bricks. There's a game for every fan out there. But how well do you know your Star Wars...
News Cloud Save Support Is Coming To Minecraft Dungeons On 5th May
Play your save on any supported platform
The Minecraft spin-off Minecraft Dungeons will be receiving a save cloud support update next week on 5th May. This update will be coming to all platforms the game is available on - including Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC - and means players will be able to play their saves across multiple platforms...
Saturday1st May 2021
Guide How To Claim 2500 Bonus Microsoft Points On Xbox In May
Your Monthly Bonus Round instructions
It's that time again! 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. May 2021's "Monthly Bonus Round" challenge has just begun, and by satisfying a few easy...
News Mass Effect Legendary Edition Looks Set To Have A Sizeable Day One Patch
Featuring visual and performance improvements
We're now just a couple of weeks away from the release of Mass Effect Legendary Edition on May 14, and when you get it on day one, it looks like you'll need to download an extra 10GB+ for its initial patch. Patch 01.01 has already been discovered for the game on PlayStation, where it's a size of 11.8GB,...
Pick One Which Of These May 2021 Xbox Releases Are You Most Excited For?
Remember, you can only pick one!
It's time for another round of Pick One! This week, as we've just entered a new month with some big releases on the way, we want to know which of the following May 2021 Xbox games you're most excited for. Remember, you can only pick one! Let's take a look at what we're working with: Dragon Quest Builders 2 (May 4)...
Feature 5 Reasons To Be Excited For Dragon Quest Builders 2 On Xbox Game Pass
Just keep building
With the surprise announcement of Dragon Quest Builders 2 coming to Xbox Game Pass on May 4, you may be wondering what all the fuss is about. Back in December, we had the absolutely fantastic Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age join the service, so this can't be as good, right? Surely it's just an uninspired knock off of the...
News PowerA Is Bringing Out A Licensed Cuphead Xbox Series X Controller
"Good day for a swell battle!"
Big fan of Cuphead? Then you might be interested in this officially licensed Mugman Xbox Series X & S (wired) controller, which is arriving courtesy of accessory maker PowerA this July according to a listing over on Amazon. This isn't the first time we've seen a Cuphead controller from PowerA - there's an Xbox One...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 1st)
We're taking down some mutated dinos
Welcome to the weekend! We've recently received a couple of big new Game Pass releases that you can check out over the next few days in Second Extinction and Destroy All Humans, another couple of games are available as part of Xbox Free Play Days, and there are multiple sales ongoing right now,
News Konami Isn't Attending E3 2021 But Has Some Key Projects In The Works
Expect an update in the coming months
Japanese company Konami - known for series such as Metal Gear Solid, Silent Hill, Contra and Castlevania - has announced it won't be making an appearance at this year's E3. While it's not "ready" to present this year, it wishes the ESA all the best and intends to update its fans on a number of "key projects",...
Friday30th Apr 2021
News Holy Moly, It Looks Like 50+ FPS Boosts Are Coming To Xbox Series X Next Week
Please be true, please be true!
Xbox is on fire at the moment, and if these latest teases are to be believed, it looks like we're getting no less than over 50 (!) FPS Boosted titles coming to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S at some point next week. New FPS Boosts were teased by The Verge's Tom Warren earlier this week, and he appeared to elaborate...
News Outriders Has Received Its Biggest Patch Yet, Here’s Everything Included
It's a long list
Outriders has enjoyed a popular launch on Xbox Game Pass, but it hasn't been without problems. Inventory wiping bugs, server issues, and crashes have prevented it from getting the full attention it deserves. Unfortunately, if you're still waiting for your inventory items to be revoked, this still doesn't rectify that. What it does...
News Stalker 2 Would Be 'Impossible' To Run On Xbox One, Says Dev
"We’re concentrating on the Xbox Series X/S version"
There's a lot of excitement surrounding Xbox exclusive and Game Pass title Stalker 2, which is expected arrive at some point later this year, and developer GSC Game World has addressed why it's only coming to Xbox Series X & S. Simply put, PR manager Zakhar Bocharov stated to GamingBolt...
News 343 Says There Are 'Glorious Plans Afoot' For Halo Infinite This Summer
"We know that game videos are worth at least 10,000 words"
Things are really beginning to ramp up for Halo Infinite, as this week's update has provided some tasty morsels on the game's development. Outside of confirmed features such as ultra-wide screen support on PC and full cross-play, it seems we're not far off some
Gallery Here's A First Look At Super Ultrawide Support In Halo Infinite PC
"This will be a Halo built for PC players, by PC players"
As you've probably heard by now, Microsoft has announced it remains committed to PC gaming in 2021 and beyond. As part of this, the PC version of Halo Infinite will be a "Halo built for PC players, by PC players." This build will offer "Ultra" graphic presets, triple keybinds, c
News Fall Guys Delayed For Xbox, No Longer Releasing This Summer
But it's getting cross-play when it finally arrives
If you were looking forward to the release of Fall Guys for Xbox consoles this summer, you'll be sad (like the little Fall Guy in the image!) to hear that the game has been delayed indefinitely by developer Mediatonic. According to the studio, the team's recent acquisition by Epic Games has meant...
News PlayStation Is Reportedly Surveying Fans About The Burnout Series
Could it actually make a comeback?
Burnout is still one of the most beloved racing series' of all time, so it's pretty crazy to think we haven't had a truly new entry in the series since all the way back in 2008, with the release of Burnout Paradise for Xbox 360. That game has since been remastered for Xbox One, but we're waiting on something...
News The First Two Of May 2021's Xbox Games With Gold Are Now Available
Build, drive, swing and fight your way through Gotham City
You can now begin downloading the first batch of May 2021's Xbox Games With Gold titles (one day early!), which are the Xbox One game Armello and Xbox 360 game Lego Batman. Both titles are available right now from the Microsoft Store (links at the bottom of the page) or by searching manually...
News These Six Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass Today (April 30)
They're officially moving out
In case you'd forgotten, today marks the removal of six more games from the Xbox Game Pass library including Moving Out and Levelhead, with a bunch of old EA Sports FIFA games also leaving EA Play next week on May 6. Here are the six games set to leave before the end of the day on Game Pass:...
News Crash Bandicoot, Spyro Developer Toys For Bob Has Been Moved To Work On Call Of Duty
Is this the end for Crash Bandicoot?
It looks like any plans for a new Crash Bandicoot or Spyro the Dragon title may have to wait, as Toys for Bob has been shifted by Activision to help assist Raven Software on the development of Call of Duty. More specifically, Season 3 for Call of Duty: Warzone. The developer broke the news on Twitter, revealing...
News The Resident Evil Village Demo Is Available To Pre-Load Now On Xbox
Go, go, go!
If the idea of being against the clock to play the Resident Evil Village demo has got you sweating, then Capcom is here to ease the burden a little bit by allowing you to pre-download it now ahead of it going live this weekend. The time limited demo has been extended from 24 hours to a week, but you can prepare yourself ahead as the...
Rumour Hitman 3 Dev Working With Xbox On 'Fantastical' Dragon RPG
The mother of dragons
The rumour mill just keeps turning, as more potential partnerships and games from Xbox are said to be underway. The most recent one points to a collaboration between IO Interactive and Xbox on a dragon related game. Back in February, Jez Corden of Windows Central Gaming shared a GIF related to dragons, beginning the...
Random This Xbox Series X Plant Pot Is Unbe-Leaf-Able
You grow girl!
Aloe there! Okay, we'll stop with the puns now. Many criticised the Xbox Series X's basic design when it was first revealed, but the sheer creativity people have made out of a box shaped console has been staggering. Xbox Canada on Twitter has even got in the fun, sharing an image of a plant pot that acts as a replica Series X...
Thursday29th Apr 2021
Random Another Phil Spencer Appearance, Another Shelf Full Of Easter Eggs To Investigate
Zoom and enhance!
In a growing trend that always gets the internet talking, Phil Spencer appeared in another stream last night and the fabled shelf of goodies returned. The return has already got fans speculating what the Easter Eggs could possibly be. As part of Gamesbeat Live 2021, Spencer made an appearance to talk about Gaming for Everyone at...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (April 29 - May 2)
Get behind the wheel of a true Monster Truck simulation
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? We've got both the Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S versions of Monster Truck Championship...
Deals 'Golden Week Sale' Now Live On Xbox, 100+ Games Included
Save up to 75% on Japan-inspired games
We were treated to a relatively small selection of 90+ games in the usual Deals with Gold and Spotlight Sales earlier this week on Xbox, but now a new Golden Week Sale has added another 140+ games to that list. This sale is focused on (mostly) Japan-inspired games, and you can save up to 75% on a whole bunch...
News The Destroy All Humans! Remake Is Now Available With Xbox Game Pass
"The cult-classic returns!"
Ready to cause some havoc? Last year's remake of the original Xbox game Destroy All Humans! is now available with Xbox Game Pass, available on console, PC and Xbox Cloud Gaming. "One giant step on mankind!" If you never had a chance to play the original, the game sees you taking the reigns of evil alien Crypto-137, using...
News Insider Teases More FPS Boost Games Are Coming 'Very Soon'
But how soon?
This year we've been introduced to FPS Boost, which is a fantastic feature from the backwards compatibility team at Xbox. Through their magic, they've managed to increase the frame rate on a ton of older generation games, and the results have been nothing less than fantastic. As always with new features though, we always want more, so...
News FIFA 21 Kicks Off With Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Next Week
All thanks to EA Play
It was announced earlier this month that EA's FIFA 21 was coming to EA Play and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate at some point in May, and now the company has confirmed it will officially arrive on Thursday, May 6. This means you'll be able to play the full game at no extra charge if you're a member of either service, and as far as we...
News Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Is Getting A Free Xbox Series X Upgrade This Summer
This is where the fun begins
After being rated for Xbox Series X in Germany last month, the team over at StarWars.com has announced today that Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is officially getting a free upgrade for all next-gen consoles this summer. No details have been announced as of yet, but we're assuming EA will provide more information soon...
Rumour 'Someone' Is Reportedly Developing A Mandalorian Game
Could it be another Xbox Game Studios project?
Disney's Star Wars series The Mandalorian has the potential to be adapted into an absolutely amazing video game, but what are the chances of it actually happening? Over the past few days, there's been a pretty wild rumour suggesting another Xbox studio is working with Lucasfilm IP. This is believed to...
Feature Game Pass Gems: The Destroy All Humans! Remake Is Nostalgic Fun
A blast from the past
Games strive to be the next 'big' thing, with complex narrative stories, brutal difficulty, or superb artistic direction. But there was a time when the main goal was to deliver simple fun, such as blasting a cow to smithereens with a Disintegrator Ray. That's where the Destroy All Humans! Remake comes in, as it brings the...
News Years Later, It Looks Like Outer Wilds Is Getting Some New Content
The cat's out of the bag
Well, this is surprising. The award winning and much loved Outer Wilds seems to be getting some new content in the future, after a leak has pretty much been confirmed by the teams involved. As spotted on Steam's records by one Twitter user, there's a file for something called "Outer Wilds - Echoes of the Eye"...
News Halo Infinite Will Support Cross-Play And Cross-Progression
Take the fight across platforms
We're getting small nuggets of Halo Infinite news fairly regularly these days, with the most recent announcement being that the game will support cross-play and cross-progression when it launches later this year. The news was announced in a recent Xbox Wire post, which looked at the company's focus on PC gaming. It...
News Unsurprisingly, Epic Doesn’t Want To Put Fortnite On Xbox Cloud Gaming
Epic doesn't want to play ball
The Xbox Cloud Gaming service is limited to just Xbox Game Pass titles right now, but should it expand beyond that, you'll probably be shocked (not) to know that Epic Games has no intention of adding Fortnite to the library. Per the ongoing legal case between Apple and Epic Games over the distribution of Fortnite, a...
News Sci-Fi Horror The Persistence's Xbox Series X Upgrade Arrives This June
Time to amplify the scares
Update: We now have a date! The Persistence: Enhanced Edition will be launching for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on June 4, and here's what Graeme Ankers, Managing Director at developer Firesprite had to say about it: “We’re really excited to debut The Persistence on next-generation hardware, bringing improvements...
News Team Xbox Is Making Improvements For PC Gamers & Developers
"We think that we’re headed in the right direction"
Matt Booty, Head of Xbox Game Studios, has today outlined Microsoft’s "continued investments" for PC gaming, which includes a selection of improvements coming soon for both players and developers. On the player side, in addition to the arrival of Xbox Cloud Gaming for PC, Microsoft is...
News Konami Is Making Italian Side Napoli Exclusive To Pro Evolution Soccer
They won't be in FIFA much longer
Konami made a big splash a few years ago when it made Serie A giants Juventus exclusive to eFootball Pro Evolution Soccer - taking them away from EA's mammoth FIFA series - and Napoli is the latest team to get that treatment. Under the terms of the new deal, Napoli will no longer be officially licensed in FIFA, but...
Random Mamma Mia! We're Loving This Sea Of Thieves & Fallout Artwork
Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy?
We're all well aware the Xbox social media team is very good at generating a buzz, and that's exactly what happened last night when the team posted this brilliant rendition of Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody on Twitter. Of course, instead of the Queen members, the folks at Xbox swapped them with two characters...
News Halo: The Master Chief Collection Has Over 10 Million Players On PC Alone
"The vast majority of them being brand new to the franchise"
The comeback story of Halo: The Master Chief Collection has been pretty incredible to watch play out. When it first launched, the servers pretty much made the online unplayable for a lengthy amount of time. Yet here we are, all these years later, and not only does the game run like a dream...
Wednesday28th Apr 2021
News Mysterious Ubisoft Game Suddenly Appears On The Microsoft Store
And then quickly gets removed
Surprise! A new Ubisoft title emerged on the Microsoft Store earlier today, but nobody has any idea what it is, where it came from, or how it even came to be. According to the description, it was intended for an internal test. Originally under the guise of Incursion VMC, the title later changed to VMC Only, before it...
News PC Games Are Becoming Playable On Xbox, Even With Mouse & Keyboard
Think of the possibilities
We highlighted a video back in early March which showed an Xbox Insider playing PC games on their Xbox through NVIDIA's GeForce Now service, all thanks to the capabilities of the new Microsoft Edge app on Xbox. That app is still only available for Xbox Insiders for now, but it's moved on quite considerably, adding full...
Roundup These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox In May 2021
Resident Evil, Mass Effect and much more!
We're already getting close to halfway through the year, and May 2021 looks like a pretty busy one in the world of Xbox! We're kicking things off with a few big games in the first week, including Resident Evil Village, and we've also got the likes of Rust Console Edition and Mass Effect Legendary Edition on...
News Titanfall 2 Fans Are Planning To Play Online All At Once This Weekend
"The servers might catch on fire"
You might have seen recently that Titanfall 2 has enjoyed a resurgence on Steam, and now the Titanfall community is planning a big playdate this weekend on May 1st in order to share their love for the game. The campaign stemmed from a couple of TikTok users called
News The Sinking City Stealth Launches On Xbox Series X
But no free upgrade for Xbox One players
When The Sinking City got a PlayStation 5 version, it seemed unusual that the game missed the opportunity to arrive on Xbox Series X|S. It seems it was just a little delayed, as the game is available on the next-gen system from today. The Lovecraftian adventure is developer Frogwares' most ambitious title to...
News CDPR Releases Hotfix 1.22 For Cyberpunk 2077, Here's Everything Included
Mainly focusing on quest fixes
Here we are again with another Cyberpunk 2077 patch. Surprisingly, this hotfix is a lot lighter than more recent updates and looks to rectify "the most frequently reported issues since the last patch." Mainly focusing on quest and open world issues, here's everything you can expect in Hotfix 1.22: This update...
News The Xbox Team Is Investigating An Issue With DVDs On Xbox Series X
"Appreciate you flagging it"
Had any issues watching DVDs on your Xbox Series X? Reports of this have been low, but nevertheless they exist, and a specific issue makes watching select DVDs impossible at the moment because of a bug. As reported by multiple Twitter users, this problem sees the picture turning green and glitching out when trying to...
News Xbox Hardware Revenue Up 232% Thanks To 'Continued Demand' For Xbox Series X|S
And Microsoft's overall gaming revenue has grown by 50% year-over-year
Microsoft's FY21 Q3 results have revealed the gaming side of its business has experienced massive growth. Gaming revenue increased by 50% year-over-year resulting in $3.53 billion in total for the third financial quarter. Xbox revenue experienced a 232% jump thanks to the...
News Second Extinction Is Now Available With Xbox Game Pass
Big map. Big dinosaurs. Big guns.
If you've been looking forward to the release of co-op shooter Second Extinction, we've got some good news! The game is now available to download and play on console, PC and cloud with Xbox Game Pass. For those who haven't been keeping up, the game is an online FPS in which you take on hordes of mutated dinosaurs...
Talking Point How Many Microsoft Rewards Points Are You Sitting On Right Now?
Saving up for anything special?
The Microsoft Rewards program has become highly popular with Xbox users over the past couple of years, allowing you to earn points for completing basic tasks that can be converted into Xbox Gift Cards. We've gone into lots of detail about Microsoft Rewards elsewhere on Pure Xbox, so check out our full guide for a...
News Metro Exodus Xbox Series X Rating Suggests The Next-Gen Version Is Not Far Off
Fingers crossed it's not much longer
Update: It's been announced today that Metro Exodus Enhanced Edition is coming to PC as soon as May 6, but there's no word on the console versions yet. Hopefully we won't have to wait too much longer! Original story: The upcoming Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S version of Metro Exodus (which is a fr
News Microsoft Expects Xbox Series X Shortages Until At Least June 2021
The company is still seeing "significant demand"
It's no secret that grabbing an Xbox Series X|S is like gold dust right now. It's incredibly tough, with scalpers and low stock levels playing a major part in the scarcity. Unfortunately, it looks as though supply issues are going to continue till at least June 2021, as Microsoft's third quarter...
News Dirt 5 Dev Says He Doesn't See The Xbox Series S As A Hinderance
"It's absolutely fine in all the right places"
There have been many conflicting thoughts about the Xbox Series S. Will it hold back this generation? Or will it simply allow more people to get on board? Fans, and even some developers seem to be split into two camps. In a recent Game On Daily podcast, Dirt 5's technical director, David...
News Watch Dogs: Legion's First Roadmap Content Now Launches Next Week
It was delayed to ensure it's in the best possible shape
Last month we got a look at the upcoming content for Watch Dogs: Legion with an extensive roadmap from Ubisoft. The first major title update was expected to drop this month, but has since been pushed to May 4. Title Update 4.0 is set to add a new paid DLC character known as Mina Sidhu, who...
Interview Talking Second Extinction With Game Director Simon Vickers
'Xbox Game Pass really felt like a no brainer'
The time has arrived! Second Extinction has arrived on Xbox Game Pass and is available to play right now, serving as a 3-player co-op shooter in which your goal is to wipe out the mutated dinosaurs that have taken over the planet. It's a great game to play with friends, as we recently highlighted in our...
News Gearshifters Brings Top-Down Vehicle Combat To Xbox This Year
Go to war against extreme-machine bosses
Numskull Games and Red Phantom Games have today announced Gearshifters, which is a a high-intensity top-down vehicle combat game, combining classic shoot-em-up retro arcade gameplay with rogue-like elements. It's being developed by Richard Ogden of Colin McRae Rally 2.0 and TOCA Championship Racing fame, and...
News Resident Evil Re:Verse Has Been Delayed Until The Summer
The release date has been reversed
Resident Evil Re:Verse was expected to launch as free multiplayer title for those who purchased Resident Evil Village. While that's still the case, it will no longer be available alongside Village's release on May 7, and instead will be launching sometime later this summer. According to an email to Resident Evil...
Tuesday27th Apr 2021
News Here's What Time Second Extinction Goes Live On Xbox Game Pass
It's almost time to reclaim Earth!
Second Extinction is a 3-player cooperative shooter in which your goal is to wipe out the mutated dinosaurs that have taken over the planet, and it's launching with Xbox Game Preview and Xbox Game Pass this Wednesday, April 28. And now, we also have an official time of when it will be available! According to the...
News Another Substantial Assassin's Creed Valhalla Patch Has Dropped
New skills, bug fixes, and more
Assassin's Creed Valhalla is no stranger to patches, and this next one is another doozy. It's packed with new skills, quest fixes, and the ability turn the cinematic finisher moves on or off. Title update 1.21.1 weighs in at 16GB on Xbox Series X|S and 12.8GB on Xbox One. The biggest inclusion is the three new...
Hands On Second Extinction Feels Tailor-Made For Xbox Game Pass
Our verdict after a few hours with the Xbox version
There's a lot of buzz in the Xbox community surrounding the release of co-op dinosaur shooter Second Extinction, which arrives on Xbox Game Pass as part of the early access Xbox Game Preview program this Wednesday, April 28. Ahead of its launch, we had a chance to go hands-on with the game this...
News Apple Devices Now Support The Xbox Series X Wireless Controller
iOS 14.5 is live
Apple has rolled out its latest update for iOS - meaning its devices now support Xbox Series X|S controllers. As highlighted by Microsoft's Jason Ronald, it's the best way to enjoy remote play and xCloud on iOS devices. iOS 14.5 has also added support for Sony's PlayStation 5 controller. To pair your Xbox controller with an Apple...
News Midnight Club: LA Surprisingly Returns To The Xbox Store
It's got to be an error, right?
You might remember last year that a bunch of classic games unexpectedly returned to the Xbox Store despite previously being delisted, and it seems to have happened again today with Midnight Club: Los Angeles. Bizarrely, the Xbox 360 racer has returned to the old Xbox 360 Marketplace as a purchasable title, although...
News Pirate RPG King Of Seas Is Getting A Demo On Xbox Today
Pre-orders for the game are also live
If you're eager to get on a cruise but are currently land bound due to global restrictions, then fear no more, as Team 17's pirate RPG King of Seas is setting sail with a demo on Xbox from today. Ahead of its launch next month on May 25, players will be able to get a taste of the seven seas, as they battle...
Rumour It Looks Like We Know When Elden Ring Is Getting Revealed
Hopefully not much longer to wait
Earlier this year it appeared the Elden Ring trailer leaked in some terrible early 2000s mobile phone footage. While it was not the way fans wanted to experience their first look at gameplay, it seemed pretty likely that the real footage would be dropped soon - but we're still waiting. Another leak has now come...
News NieR Replicant's Console Version Reportedly Runs Best On Series X
Load times, resolution, and more are said to excel on Xbox
Despite not having a native next-gen version, NieR Replicant is still drawing power from the beasts that are the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, and as a result, is said to be demonstrating some impressive results. In a new comparison video from YouTuber ElAnalistaDeBits, which looks at...
Deals 90+ Games Included In This Week's Xbox Sales (April 27 - May 4)
Deals with Gold & Spotlight offers
Update: Microsoft has since added to this list with another 100+ games in the form of 'Golden Week' and Star Wars sales. We haven't included these in the table below, but you can check out full roundups elsewhere on Pure Xbox.
News It Takes Two Is Metacritic's Xbox Series X Game Of The Year So Far
After 1/3 of 2021, It Takes Two takes top spot!
We're about to find ourselves one third of the way through 2021, and looking back at the period between January and late April, the highest-rated next-gen Xbox release on Metacritic was EA's brilliant co-op adventure, It Takes Two. There haven't been too many major releases to mention of course, but...
News The New 'Electric Volt' Xbox Series X Controller Is Now Available
The first of two new controller designs
It feels like a long time ago now, but Microsoft announced back in late March that two new Xbox Series controllers would be hitting the market very soon, and the first of those is now available in the form of 'Electric Volt'. If you're in the UK, you can also enter the following competition to win one: The...
Deals All 10+ Classic Xbox Games In This Week's Sales (April 27 - May 4)
Xbox 360 and original Xbox titles
This week's selection of Xbox Deals is now live, and as usual, we've got another (small) selection of original Xbox and Xbox 360 classics to take advantage of, with all of them included part of Deals with Gold. Below, we've included every single Xbox 360 and original Xbox game available over the next week, but be...
Rumour Xbox To Give An Update Later This Week On Its 'Commitment' To PC Gaming
But what could it be?
Xbox is firing on all cylinders since the release of Xbox Series X|S. Game Pass is growing in value, while backwards compatibility continues to thrive with FPS Boost. Alongside this, there's a heavy community of Xbox fans on PC, and a new rumour suggests the company will be providing an update for what those players can expect...
News Let's Build A Zoo Is An Expansive Management Sim Coming To Xbox
Create your own animal empire
Descenders publisher No More Robots has today announced its latest game entitled Let's Build a Zoo, which takes the form of a "cute, expansive management sim" featuring over 300,000 different types of animal! The game will allow you to control everything that happens in your park, import a variety of animals from...
News Xbox Academy Aims To Teach School Pupils Video Game Development
Beats doing maths
In news we're completely not jealous about, Microsoft is introducing the latest stage of Xbox Academy with a workshop intended to inspire teenagers to become the next future game developers. Xbox Academy will be part of Microsoft’s Work Experience Week on May 10, and is available for year 9 and 10 pupils in the UK. Across the...
Video Here's A New Look At Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries Mode
Take the fight to them
We're so close to the release of Resident Evil Village we can almost taste it, and Capcom definitely hasn't pumped the brakes on promoting the game. In fact, the throttle has been pushed all the way forward as more and more news drops every day. Now, we have a new look at the game's Mercenaries mode, and what players can...
Monday26th Apr 2021
News Here Are Your Xbox Games With Gold For May 2021
Four more games are on the way
Microsoft has officially announced all four Xbox Games With Gold titles for May 2021! These games are available to download for free for Xbox Live Gold members (including subscribers to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate). Here's the complete list of titles you can look forward to in May: Xbox Series X / Xbox One: Armello...
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (April 27-30)
Here's what's on the way
Welcome to your weekly Xbox roundup! We've got a couple of big games on the way this week including Second Extinction as part of Xbox Game Pass, and look - lots of games optimised for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S! Here's what's coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One this week: New Xbox Releases (April 27-30):...
News Marvel's Avengers Accidentally Leaks Its Upcoming MCU Outfits
Avengers assemble!
When Crystal Dynamics outlined the road map for Marvel’s Avengers' upcoming months, it was said that the Marvel Cinematic Universe outfits would be making their way to the game as part of paid DLC. Now, it seems those designs have been revealed a bit prematurely, as an in-game glitch is claimed to have unveiled them. The glitch...
Rumour Starfield Will Be An Xbox Exclusive, Could Release This Holiday
"Microsoft is trying their hardest to get the game out"
We've had small rumblings of Starfield for a while now, but this rumour could be the biggest yet if true. One insider is claiming that not only could the game release by the year's end, but it may also be an Xbox exclusive. As per the recent Xbox Two podcast (at 1:34:10), industry insider Rand...
News Capcom Arcade Stadium Is Bringing 32 Classic Games To Xbox This May
A blast from the past
Update: A new trailer from Capcom has now revealed it will be releasing on May 25 for Xbox One. Not long to go! Original story: Following its launch on the Nintendo Switch yesterday, it was also confirmed Capcom Arcade Stadium will be arriving for Xbox One in the future, bringing a collection of 32 classic games. Relive the...
News Respawn Becomes The First Ever Game Studio To Win An Oscar Award
Congratulations!
Respawn has made video game history, as it's become the first gaming studio to win an Academy Award. The win in question was for Best Documentary (Short Subject), with its work on the Medal of Honor documentary, Colette. The film was originally created to tie into the VR exclusive Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond, but still manages...
News It's Official, Dragon Quest Builders 2 Is Coming To Xbox And Game Pass
It'll be with us as soon as next week
Update: Microsoft has made it official! Dragon Quest Builders 2 is arriving on Xbox consoles as soon as next Wednesday, May 4th, and it'll be arriving on Xbox Game Pass (including PC and cloud) on the same day. "Also, as an Xbox Play Anywhere title, you can play Dragon Quest Builders 2 on Xbox and PC with...
News EA's Knockout City Launches Day One With Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
Arriving as part of EA Play
We've got another confirmed Xbox Game Pass addition for May 2021, and it's a day one launch! EA's Knockout City will be heading to the Ultimate version of the service on May 21, included as part of EA Play. The game is described as a "dodgebrawler" in which you compete in epic dodgeball battles across Knockout City from...
News Resident Evil Village's Overly Complicated Time Limited Demo Is Getting Extended
Get your planners ready
When Capcom announced the Resident Evil Village demo details, they confused the community to no end. There were exclusive arrangements with PlayStation, and Xbox players can finally gain access this weekend through a time limited arrangement. Originally, it was only for a period of 24 hours, but after fan feedback from a...
News Xbox Fans Think Forza Horizon 5 Might Be Heading To Mexico
Will we see it this year?
Forza Horizon 5 is the hot topic at the moment, even though it hasn't actually been officially announced yet! The latest speculation is centred around its location, which according to some teases, might be Mexico. Xbox fans have picked up on a few cryptic tweets from insiders recently, such as Windows Central's Jez Corden,...
Mini Review Judgment - A Fantastic Yakuza Spin-Off That Looks Better Than Ever On Xbox Series X
I hereby find you, excellent!
Right out of the gate - if you've ever been interested in the Yakuza series but turned off by the number of entries, then Judgment is the game for you. It's a fantastic insight into the world that the franchise has built, but under the guise of a new eye. The game sets itself as a perfect starting point for newcomers,...
Rumour Could Ryse: Son Of Rome Seriously Be Getting A Sequel?
We really don't want to get our hopes up...
Ryse: Son of Rome was one of the most popular Xbox One launch titles back in 2013, and even eight years later, it remains a visual showcase. You should definitely check it out on Xbox Game Pass if you can! There's been talk of a potential sequel for years now, but those talks ramped up again just a few...
News Ghosts 'N Goblins Resurrection Rises From The Dead On Xbox This May
The classic platforming series returns
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News Microsoft's Latest Xbox Series S Ad Targets Fortnite At 120FPS
"You're going to want those extra frames"
Microsoft has released its latest ad for the Xbox Series S, and like the Forza Horizon 4 focused ad before it, this version is also targeting one specific game in the form of free-to-play battle royale Fortnite. It's perfect timing considering that all free-to-play games were unlocked last week, meaning...
News EA's FPS Boost Titles Boast 'Fantastic' Results, Says Analysis
Most games are said to run perfectly on Xbox Series X & S
Digital Foundry has spent the weekend providing an in-depth analysis over some of the recently added EA titles to the FPS Boost library. The results seem to be impressive, with a particular emphasis being thrown to 120FPS players, which Digital Foundry has said is "fantastic news" for that...
Poll Are You Happy With May 2021's Xbox Games With Gold?
What do you make of the selection?
Microsoft has officially announced May 2021's Xbox Games with Gold, giving us a look at four more games we'll be able to play at no extra charge with our Gold memberships next month. In case you missed it, the games are Xbox One titles Armello and Dungeons 3, along with Xbox 360 (backwards compatible) games LEGO...
Random Did You Know Halo's Cortana Voiced Princess Peach?
Sorry Chief, Cortana is in another castle
In a special crossover article here at Pure Xbox, we're sharing a fact our friends over at Nintendo Life informed us about that we weren't actually aware of! One of the prominent ex-voices of Nintendo's Princess Peach (as well as Toad and Toadette) is also the voice of our very own Cortana from the Halo...
News Hood: Outlaws And Legends Will Feature Ray-Tracing On Xbox Series X
The latest game to join the list
We're now just two weeks away from the release of Hood: Outlaws and Legends on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, and the game will reportedly feature ray-tracing on the next-gen consoles. This was confirmed in an interview with Wccftech, where Game Director Andrew Willans explained that the team was...
News Planet Coaster Calls The Ghostbusters To Action In New Xbox DLC
Who you gonna call?
Planet Coaster: Console Edition has quietly been building up a lot of post-launch content since its release last year, with everything from spooky themed packs to oriental themed rides being added. The game is now getting a licensed p
News Xuan-Yuan Sword VII Brings The Action Packed Series To The West This Summer
Could be a surprise summer hit
You'd be forgiven for not knowing what the Xuan-Yuan Sword series is, but it's actually been a pretty big deal in Asia. The first title released back in 1990, and has continued to be a popular force over there for some time. Now, Xuan-Yuan Sword VII is making its way to Xbox One this summer, making a first for western...
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