Guide How To Find Your House In Microsoft Flight Simulator For Xbox
Sightseeing your own front door
Guide Is Microsoft Flight Simulator Coming To Xbox One?
The answer is yes, kind of...
News Flight Simulator For Xbox: How To Play With Friends In Online Multiplayer
Find your friends, join a group and fly together!
News Xbox Is Giving Away Free Gift Cards For The Xbox Summer Sale 2021
Update: Now extending to the US
News - 2021, Week 30
Sunday1st Aug 2021
Roundup Here's What's Coming To Xbox In August 2021
Including some major Game Pass releases
July was a really good month for Xbox, but August is already looking just as good, with a variety of major releases on the way including Aliens: Fireteam Elite and Madden NFL 22, along with highly-anticipated Xbox Game Pass releases such as
Guide How To Claim 2000 Bonus Microsoft Rewards Points On Xbox In August
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. August 2021's "Monthly Bonus Round" challenge has just begun, and by satisfying a few easy...
News eSports Boxing Club Unveils Stunning New Gameplay Video, Coming To Xbox
"See our progress since the last gameplay walkthrough"
There's been a ton of hype surrounding eSports Boxing Club ever since it was first announced back in April 2020, and that hype has only grown over the past few days following the unveiling of a new gameplay walkthrough video. You can watch the video above, which showcases how the already...
News Halo Infinite Players Have Already Eliminated Over Six Million Bots
The most deadly bots are now en route
The Halo Infinite multiplayer technical preview is currently underway this weekend - introducing player-like bots to this part of the series for the first time ever. As previously explained, the more bots players slay - the more the experience will evolve. It's now been confirmed more than six million bots have...
Saturday31st Jul 2021
News The First Two Of August 2021's Xbox Games With Gold Are Now Available
Return to an apocalyptic Earth
You can now begin downloading the first batch of August 2021's Xbox Games With Gold titles (one day early!), which are the Xbox One game Darksiders III and Xbox 360 game Lost Planet 3. Both titles are available right now from the Microsoft Store (links at the bottom of the page) or by searching manually on your...
News Halo Infinite Campaign Files Have 'Unintentionally' Leaked
Watch out for spoilers
With every "big" game release nowadays there always seems to be the possibility of a leak. In the case of Halo Infinite, it appears 343 Industries may have made this error itself. According to Halo veteran Joseph Staten, the developer has "unintentionally" included a small number of campaign files in the technical preview...
News These Three Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass Today (July 31)
Your last chance to visit 'Touryst Island'
In case you'd forgotten, today marks the removal of three more games from the Xbox Game Pass library, and we're still waiting to find out when GTA V will be leaving the service, as no official date has been given. Here are the three games confirmed to leave before the end of the day on Xbox Game Pass:...
Pick One Which Of These Is Your Favourite Halo Game?
Roll out, Spartans!
With the Halo Infinite Technical Preview well underway, excitement for the upcoming title is raising exponentially. Fans seem to be loving the game, and are eager to get their hands on the full release. Looking back, there's an entire back catalogue of fantastic Halo games we can play in the meantime, but we can only have one...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 31st)
Come fly with us
Welcome to the weekend! There's so much to check out on Xbox over the next few days, including a batch of major Xbox Game Pass additions, two more Free Play Days titles, and of course, the ongoing Xbox Summer Sale. Here's what we’re jumping into over the weekend: Fraser Gilbert, N
Video New Tales Of Arise Trailers Showcase Characters, Farming, Fishing, And More
The spirit of adventure
Tales of Arise is mere weeks away, so of course, we're learning more and more about the game. It's looking to be the biggest leap for the franchise, and these new trailers delve into tons of new features. Unlike past Tales games, the latest entry is leaning heavily into providing a ton of side content for you to lose...
Friday30th Jul 2021
Guide Is Microsoft Flight Simulator Coming To Xbox One?
The answer is yes, kind of...
With so many cross-gen games, next-gen only titles and console exclusives, it can understandably get a little confusing as to what you can play and where. One common question people have asked is whether you can play Microsoft Flight Simulator on Xbox One, and we've got some good news and some bad news. With that being...
News Xbox Issues Reminder As PS5 Unveils 'Confusing' SSD Expansion Process
Very timely indeed
You might have seen yesterday that Sony unveiled new details about the SSD storage expansion feature for the PS5, with the general consensus being that the list of rules and requirements is pretty confusing for the average user. For example, it's mentioned on the official PlayStation website that you'll need to use an M.2 S
News Xbox Fans Are Really Impressed With The Halo Infinite Technical Preview
"Halo is back"
Halo Infinite's Technical Preview is now live, and while it's been a bit of a rocky road getting in, things are now easing up. As a result, more and more players are getting involved, and the consensus is that the majority are very impressed. While matches are only against AI bots at present, users are able to get a good feel for the...
News Undead Labs May Be Using Unreal Engine 5 To Create State Of Decay 3
Killing zombies is going to look better than ever before
If you thought Unreal Engine 5 running on an Xbox Series X was looking impressive, then the news of Undead Labs possibly using those tools to build State of Decay 3 may be very exciting. The news of a possible upgrade comes through a recent job listing at the studio. A po
News Annapurna Reveals Four More Games 'Coming Soon' To Xbox Game Pass
Including a couple of day one launches
American publisher Annapurna Interactive held its 2021 showcase event last night, and as part of it, we got treated to news about a few upcoming Xbox Game Pass additions, including two brand-new releases. Kicking things off, here are the two new launches that were confirmed: The Artful Escape (September 9)...
Random Phil Spencer Tried To Conquer Mount Everest In Microsoft Flight Simulator
"I didn't quite make it to the summit"
Head of Xbox Phil Spencer has been busy playing a bunch of new Xbox games recently, from the critically-acclaimed Death's Door, to Raji: An Ancient Epic and The Ascent on Xbox Game Pass, and for his latest excur
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (July 29-August 1)
Update: Tokyo 2020 has gone, Two Point Hospital is in!
Update: In a bizarre move, Microsoft has actually swapped out Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 in this week's Free Play Days selection for Two Point Hospital: JUMBO Edition, which includes all of the game's expansions and DLCs. Additionally, the JUMBO edition of Two Point Hospital is on sale this...
News Microsoft Flight Simulator's First Hotfix For Xbox Arrives Today, Here's Everything Included
To address some turbulance
Microsoft Flight Simulator arrived on Xbox Series X and Series S earlier this week and is already proving to be a huge hit with Game Pass subscribers. However, there's always room for improvement, and a new hotfix is launching today to address some issues. The patch will be going live for PC, Xbox Series X and Series S...
News Xbox Game Pass Might Be Heading To Android TV Soon
Choices, choices, choices
Xbox Game Pass seems to be everywhere. Your console, your PC, your mobile, probably even the kitchen sink. Joining the roster of seemingly everything, it now appears official Xbox Game Pass support for Android TVs could be arriving relatively soon. The report comes from 9to5Google, which claims a dive into the recent 2107...
Poll Which Was Your Favourite Xbox Game Pass Addition In July?
It's been a busy month
What a month it's been for Xbox Game Pass! Believe it or not, we've seen no less than 25 games added to either console, PC, Xbox Cloud Gaming or a combination of the three, including some major day one releases. The two biggest highlights have arguably arrived this week in the form of Microsoft Flight Simulator and The...
News Outer Wilds: Echoes Of The Eye Is A Brand-New Expansion Coming To Xbox This September
Another deep space adventure is on the way
Annapurna Interactive has announced that Outer Wilds is getting a brand-new expansion, two years after its original release. Echoes of the Eye is heading to Xbox on September 28. A new cryptic trailer shows the expansion in action, seemingly keeping the mystery found in the original game. After discovering...
News Halo Infinite's Technical Preview Is Now Live, But Has Hit A Few Hiccups
All part of the process
Update: Good news! Xbox Support appears to have solved the issue causing Halo Infinite's Preview to be stuck on 'pending', but you now might run into another issue where it requires an update which can't be downloaded. If this happens to you, all you need to do is restart your console with the following instructions: Hold...
News Get Double XP In Halo 5's Warzone Turbo Mode This Weekend
Missed out on the Halo Infinite preview?
You've not made it into the Halo Infinite multiplayer technical preview this weekend, so what else can you do? Don't worry, 343 is still showing some love for the rest of the Halo community this weekend with the announcement Halo 5: Guardians will be hosting double XP in Warzone Turbo matches. For the...
Thursday29th Jul 2021
Guide How To Find Your House In Microsoft Flight Simulator For Xbox
Sightseeing your own front door
When loading up Microsoft Flight Simulator for the first time, pretty much everyone does the same thing - attempt to find their own house. Jumping into the World Map can be pretty daunting and you may be lead to believe you'll need to find a nearby airport and fly the rest of the way, but it's actually a lot simpler...
News Flight Simulator For Xbox: How To Play With Friends In Online Multiplayer
Find your friends, join a group and fly together!
Microsoft Flight Simulator is great to enjoy as a single-player experience, but when you can join up with friends and explore the world together, it's even better. Unfortunately, there's no way of sharing the cockpit right now, but you can still form an online group, and it can be a pretty stunning...
News Here Are The Release Times For The Ascent On Xbox Game Pass
It's later than usual
This is a huge week for Xbox Game Pass. Not only has Microsoft Flight Simulator launched, but the cyberpunk RPG known as The Ascent is also dropping on July 29. While you may assume it's a midnight launch, it's actually coming quite late in the day, and developer Neon Giant has confirmed exactly when. If you've booked the day...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About The Ascent
Is it worth a play on Xbox Game Pass?
The Ascent is another major Xbox Game Pass release dropping on the service today (July 29), serving as the debut title from developer Neon Giant - a solo and co-op Action-shooter RPG set in a cyberpunk world. The embargo for reviews and impressions has just dropped, and so to compliment our 'Hands On' with the...
Video Here's Our First Look At A Full Halo Infinite Multiplayer Match On Xbox Series X
Along with some Xbox One footage
343 Industries has been demoing Halo Infinite's multiplayer ahead of the game's first technical preview this weekend, and as part of this, we've been treated to footage of a full multiplayer match on Xbox Series X hardware. The footage was showcased as part of an hour-long stream, which also gave us an in-depth look...
Hands On The Ascent - A Gritty Cyberpunk Action-RPG Shooter That Will Keep You Coming Back
Shoot, loot and shoot some more
If you’re familiar with the cyberpunk genre – be it Ridley Scott’s Blade Runner or games like Shadowrun, or CD Projekt Red's troubled release, you can probably already imagine what the world of The Ascent has to offer. It’s got hacking, body modification, artificial intelligence, overcrowded nightclubs, lots...
News Forza Motorsport 7 Is Reaching 'End Of Life' Status, Will Leave Xbox Game Pass This September
Grab a copy while you can!
The team behind Forza Motorsport 7 has announced today that the game is officially reaching "end of life" status on September 15, and therefore it will no longer be available to purchase or play with Xbox Game Pass as of that date. There is some good news though, as any Xbox Game Pass subscribers who have bought DLC for...
News Four More Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (July 29)
Including two brand-new releases
It's Game Pass day! We've got four more games entering the service across console, PC and cloud today, two of which are brand-new releases in the form of action-RPG The Ascent and single-player adventure Omno. Keep in mind that The Ascent doesn't unlock with Game Pass until 10am PDT / 6pm BST.
Guide How Long Does Xbox Game Pass Title The Ascent Take To Beat?
It could be a lengthy adventure
The Ascent has finally arrived on Xbox Game Pass and promises to deliver a cyberpunk RPG filled with missions to complete and treasures to uncover. It may be daunting looking at it from the outside, but just how long is it going to take you to complete? Your mileage may vary depending on how much you want to invest...
Interview The Ascent Dev Talks Cyberpunk Adventures And The Joys Of Xbox Game Pass
"We jumped on the opportunity to be part of Game Pass"
Update (Thu 29th Jul, 2021 02:00 BST): The Ascent is dropping on Xbox Game Pass later today (Thursday, June 29), and so we're re-sharing this interview in case you missed it the first time around. Enjoy! Original story (Tue 15th Jun, 2021 19:45 BST): We've got a busy few months coming up for...
News SkateBird Hits A Delay, Now Kickflipping Onto Xbox Game Pass This September
But at least we have a new trailer
SkateBird was originally expected to hit Xbox Game Pass on August 12, but has now encountered a small delay, pushing it back to September 16. The reason? To allow some extra time and ensure the game is as polished as it can possibly be. Developer Glass Bottom Games believes fans and Kickstarter backers should...
News The Ascent Boasts 'Serious Advantages' On Xbox Series X And Series S, Says Analysis
"The game is very solid on both Series consoles"
The Ascent launched on Xbox Game Pass today, and it's clear from looking at screenshots it's a visual treat. The cyberpunk aesthetic glistens from the screen in every frame with an impressive amount of detail. Additionally, a recent analysis from Digital Foundry has discovered some fantastic results...
News Back 4 Blood's Open Beta Starts This August Ahead Of Its Xbox Game Pass Launch Later This Year
With Early Access for anyone who pre-orders
Back 4 Blood - the spiritual successor to the Left 4 Dead series - is getting an open beta next month, allowing players to test out the multiplayer shooter before it arrives as part of Xbox Game Pass this October. The open beta weekend will take place between August 12-16, giving players a taste of two...
News Rustler, AKA 'Grand Theft Horse', Launches On Xbox This August
"Paying tribute to the good old GTA style and gameplay"
You might have noticed in our August 2021 Xbox games roundup yesterday that a game called Rustler is heading to Xbox on August 31, and while we've known its release date for a while, it's gone somewhat under the radar. The game is described as 'Grand Theft Horse', "paying tribute to the good...
News Omno Creator Shares His Excitement Over Xbox Game Pass Launch
"How cool is that?!"
Omno has hit Xbox Game Pass today, but it seems to be a title that could potentially slip under the radar. It was only revealed to be arriving earlier this month, and the game's sole developer Jonas Manke has expressed excitement over the fact that players will finally get their hands on the game. Over on Reddit, Manke shared a...
News The Simpsons Co-Showrunner Would ‘Love To See' A Remaster Of Hit & Run
"It's a complicated corporate octopus to try to make that happen"
No matter what platform you prefer, what your genre preferences are, or whether you even like The Simpsons, the general consensus is people would love to see The Simpsons: Hit & Run make a comeback. It's something you always see on forums and social media, yet there's still no...
News Assassinations Won't Be In Halo Infinite At Launch
The plan is to add them at a later date
Just a week ago, concerns were raised by the Halo community about the possibility of assassinations being cut from the upcoming release of Halo Infinite. In the latest multiplayer technical preview livestream, 343 Industries confirmed assassinations would not be in the game - at least at launch. Senior...
News Marvel's Avengers War For Wakanda Expansion Gets An August Release Date
Black Panther joins the roster
After being announced earlier this year, Square Enix has now revealed the huge War for Wakanda expansion for Marvel's Avengers will be launching on August 17. The free expansion brings Black Panther into the roster as a playable character, along with the huge new biome of Wakanda. A whole new story will take place,...
Wednesday28th Jul 2021
News How To Install Microsoft Flight Simulator's World Updates On Xbox
Increase the visual quality of various regions
By now you've hopefully had a chance to at least try Microsoft Flight Simulator on Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S and marvel at its wonderful visuals. But did you know you can make it look even better (for free)? Over the past year, the team at Asobo Studio has been releasing a series of world updates,...
Feature Everything You Need To Know About The Ascent On Xbox Game Pass
Game details, release times, pre-load info & more
We're still right in the midst of the Microsoft Flight Simulator excitement on Xbox Game Pass right now, but we've already got another major day one release hitting the service this Thursday, July 29 in the form of The Ascent. Ahead of its release, we've put together a quick guide so you know what...
News Here Are Your Xbox Games With Gold For August 2021
Another four games are on the way
Microsoft has officially announced all four Xbox Games With Gold titles for August 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 August: Xbox Series X / Xbox One:...
News Former PlayStation Exec Shares Concerns With Xbox Game Pass Model
"It's hard to launch a $120m game on a subscription service..."
It's no secret that Sony has spoken out about Xbox Game Pass and how it may not be a sustainable model. Current PlayStation boss Jim Ryan previously said that putting first-party titles into a subscription service on day one "doesn't make any sense". In a new interview, former...
Review Microsoft Flight Simulator - Taking The Xbox Series X To New Heights
Come fly with me
Updated review (Xbox Series X version, July 2021): Microsoft Flight Simulator has finally arrived on Xbox Series X|S, and following on from our review of the PC version last year, we've had a chance (thanks to Xbox Game Pass) to get hands-on with the Xbox Series X edition over the past few days. Simply put, Flight Sim makes a...
Random Xbox Fans Are Loving Microsoft Flight Simulator, But Can't Seem To Stick The Landing
It's a good job it's just a simulator
Microsoft Flight Simulator officially launched for Xbox Series X and Series S yesterday, with thousands of players flooding the Microsoft Store to grab the new Game Pass title. The game has been met with a lot of love, but if there's one thing everyone seems to be struggling with, it's landing those pesky...
News The Forgotten City Is Out Now On Xbox, But It's Not Coming To Game Pass 'At This Time'
Clearing up the confusion
Once a Skyrim mod and now a fully-fledged game in its own right, The Forgotten City has materialised onto Xbox and is ready for you to uncover all of its mysteries. A since deleted tweet from Xbox revealed
Random Xbox Partners With Krispy Kreme To Create 'The Nexus Level Doughnut'
"Leveling up the gaming and doughnut experience"
Doughnut specialist Krispy Kreme has officially partnered with Xbox in the UK in order to "level up the gaming and doughnut experience", complete with a limited edition doughnut available to purchase throughout August. It's called "The Nexus Level Doughnut", featuring "irresistible light and fluffy...
Poll Are You Happy With August 2021's Xbox Games With Gold?
What do you make of the selection?
Microsoft has officially announced August 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 Darksiders 3 and Yooka-Laylee, along with Xbox 360 (backwards compatible)...
News Microsoft Flight Simulator Is 'Simply Terrific' On Xbox, Says Analysis
"In many respects, it is simply in a class of its own"
Digital Foundry has taken a look at the performance of Microsoft Flight Simulator for Xbox Series X and Series S, and it's pretty much all good news, with the outlet stating "in many respects, it is simply in a class of its own". The Xbox Series X version of the game is described as "comparabl
News Microsoft CEO: Xbox Series X & Series S Are Our 'Fastest Selling Consoles Ever'
"We're all in on games"
Despite chip shortages and people still struggling to pick up a next-gen console amongst scalpers, it's been said that the Xbox Series X and Series S are Microsoft's "fastest selling consoles ever". The claim comes from Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, who made the comment during the company's recent earnings call (transcribed...
News Halo Infinite Multiplayer Technical Preview Invites Have Been Sent Out
The action gets underway this weekend
Following on from the news the Halo Infinite multiplayer technical preview could happen as soon as this weekend, 343 Industries has now made it official - with invitations arriving in inboxes around the globe right now. From 29th July to 1st August, select participants will be able to experience the first...
News Zelda And Studio Ghibli Style Adventure Baldo: The Guardian Owls Arrives On Xbox This August
After years of waiting, it's finally here
We've been following Baldo: The Guardian Owls for some time, and we must say, it looks marvellous. From its Studio Ghibli inspired animation, to the Zelda gameplay tropes, it looks to be a recipe for success. Thankfully, we finally have a release date, as it's been confirmed to be launching for Xbox One on...
News Xbox Revenue Up 11% In FY21 Q4 Results, Driven By Series X|S Sales
Hardware revenue increased by 172%
Microsoft reported the latest earnings results today for the quarter ended June 30, 2021, and as expected, the Xbox division has benefited from an increase in revenue compared to last year, driven by Xbox Series X|S sales. The increase is $357 million or 11%, with Xbox hardware revenue getting a whopping 172%...
News Haven't Got Into The Halo Infinite Beta? Don't Worry, More Previews Are On The Way
You'll hopefully get to play soon
You may have seen your friends, family and possibly even a few rivals receive their invitation to the first technical preview for Halo Infinite over the past 24 hours. You're probably sitting there a little bit miffed, constantly refreshing your inbox in the hope of being invited. But don't worry, there are said to...
News Fatal Frame: Maiden Of The Black Water Delivers The Spooks On Xbox This October
With a new localised name for Europe
The previously announced Fatal Frame: Maiden of the Black Water (or as it'll be known in Europe, Project Zero: Maiden of Black Water) will be delivering some scares on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on October 28. Marking a first for the series since th
Talking Point Where Have You Been Flying In Microsoft Flight Simulator?
Which parts of the globe have you explored so far?
After a slightly turbulent start with a big day one update and a few teething issues, Microsoft Flight Simulator has officially landed for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, and there's been massive excitement surrounding its release. Naturally, many of us will have jumped into the tutorials before...
Tuesday27th Jul 2021
News Xbox Is Giving Away Free Gift Cards For The Xbox Summer Sale 2021
Update: Now extending to the US
Update: We've received reports that these free gift cards are now being received in the US as well, so if you haven't checked your Xbox messages in a while, now would be a good time! You might just get lucky... Original story: Yep, it's that time again! Microsoft is once more sending out a batch of free Xbox Gift...
News Here Are The Release Times For Microsoft Flight Simulator On Xbox Game Pass
Today's the day!
Update (Tue 27th Jul, 2021 12:30 BST): Happy Microsoft Flight Simulator day! The game will be live on Xbox Series X and Series S (with Game Pass) in just a few short hours, and all the times you need are above and below. Original story (Sat 24th Jul, 2021 10:00 BST): We're sure you're well aware by this point that Microsoft Flight...
Guide How To Cut Microsoft Flight Simulator's Xbox Download Size In Half
Drop the size from 97GB to 42GB
Microsoft Flight Simulator is the talk of the town for Xbox Series X and Series S owners right now, but regardless of which system you own, you might be worried about the effect of its 97GB download size on your storage space. Fortunately, there is actually a way of reducing that size by up to a whopping 59.7 GB,...
News Xbox Series X|S Seagate Expansion Card Returns To Lowest UK Price Yet
For all your next-gen storage needs
If you're an Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S owner, the only way you can play next-gen games right now is via those consoles' internal storage, or via a special Seagate 1TB Expansion Card which admittedly is very costly. However, Amazon in the UK has now dropped the price to its joint lowest figure yet, going from...
Feature 5 Activities To Try First In Microsoft Flight Simulator For Xbox Series X, Series S
Hey, I can see my house from here!
After months and months of waiting, Microsoft Flight Simulator officially drops for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on Xbox Game Pass today, and it's safe to say it's going to be a massive hit. The game is undoubtedly a technical masterpiece and a true 'next-gen' title, so we can't wait to see how it fares on...
News Splitgate's Immense Popularity Has Caused It To Be Delayed Until August
But the Beta will remain available
Free-to-play shooter Splitgate has been a massive success story for developer 1047 games since the launch of its Beta earlier this month, but the downside is that the servers haven't been able to cope with the incredible demand. As a result, the team has announced today that the full launch of the game has been...
PSA Microsoft Flight Simulator Has An Immediate 27GB Update For Xbox Series X, Series S
Your flight has been delayed
If you were hoping to start playing Microsoft Flight Simulator on Xbox Series X and Series S as soon as possible, we've got some bad news, as Asobo Studio has pushed out an immediate 27GB update for the game. You'll need to download this before you can start playing Flight Sim in any fashion, as even the offline mode...
Deals 50+ Games Added To This Week's Xbox Sales (July 27-August 3)
Alongside the huge Xbox Summer Sale
It's time for another set of Xbox deals! This week's selection is smaller than usual due to the ongoing Xbox Summer Sale (also known as the 'Ultimate Game Sale'), which still has a couple of weeks left to run until Friday, August 6. We've highlighted a few of the most notable Xbox games offers in this week's new...
Video The Coalition Shares A Look At Unreal Engine 5 On Xbox Series X
A glimpse at the "Alpha Point" demo
It's here! After teasing a few screenshots the other week, Gears 5 developer The Coalition has finally unveiled the "Alpha Point" Unreal Engine 5 demo today, which aims to showcase the potential of UE5 on Xbox Series X (and Series S). The full 60-minute "making of" video can be found over on the Unreal Engine...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About The Forgotten City
The Skyrim mod turned mystery adventure game
There's been a lot of interest in The Forgotten City, which releases this Wednesday and is a reimagining of the Skyrim mod of the same name, turning it from an action-RPG into a mystery adventure title. Keep in mind this has been developed by a core team of just three people, so it's not a major AAA...
News Microsoft Flight Simulator Is Now Available For Xbox Series X, Series S
Included with Xbox Game Pass
Update: Be warned, Microsoft Flight Simulator has an immediate 27GB update for Series X and Series S that has been pushed live at the time of release. You'll unfortunately need to complete this before you can start playing! Original story: It's time for take-off! Microsoft Flight Simulator is officially now available f
News Death's Door Celebrates 100k Players In Its First Week
"Thank you so much for the support"
We just can't stop talking about Death's Door right now, which has received massive critical acclaim since its release on July 20, and it's officially been played by 100,000 people on Xbox and PC over the past week. This news was revealed by developer Acid Nerve on Twitter, thanking fans "so much for the support...
Guide Xbox Summer Spotlight: Earn Gift Cards & Microsoft Rewards Points By Buying Games
Get rewarded for purchasing select titles
The Xbox Summer Spotlight 2021 promotion has begun today, highlighting "some of the most anticipated games of the season". And if you buy enough of them, you can
Gallery The 11 Unique Biomes Of Forza Horizon 5
Seasons will also return
Forza Horizon 5 is headed to Mexico this November. The game's creative director Mike Brown has previously explained how it's a country with the "whole world" in one place - ranging from snowy mountains, epic canyons to beautiful historic cities - making it the perfect location to hold the festival. Now in an official...
Random Xbox Partners With July To Create Limited Edition Series S Suitcase
But sadly, you can't buy it
Here's a random little collaboration between Xbox and luggage creator July, who have teamed up to create a special limited edition Xbox Series S branded suitcase, but unfortunately there's no way of actually buying it. Instead, it's being gifted to influencers and being given away as part of competitions. Keep in mind...
Monday26th Jul 2021
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Microsoft Flight Simulator For Xbox Series X|S
Has it nailed the landing?
Prepare for boarding, because Microsoft Flight Simulator for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S will be available with Xbox Game Pass in just 24 hours' time! Without a doubt, it's going to be a very popular release. Ahead of the Tuesday, July 27 launch, a select few outlets have been given access to an early copy of the...
News Yes, There's A Way To Play Microsoft Flight Simulator Offline On Xbox
But it comes with some drawbacks
There's been a bit of confusion surrounding whether Microsoft Flight Simulator will be playable offline on Xbox Series X and Series S when it launches this Tuesday, but we've got official confirmation that it will be. Like in the PC version, there will be a dedicated offline option for those who don't have the best...
News After Just A Few Months, GTA V Is Leaving Xbox Game Pass Again
It's another short stay for Grand Theft Auto
The ultra-popular GTA V only stuck around for a short while when it was introduced to Xbox Game Pass last year, and the same will seemingly be happening again in 2021, as it's been listed for removal on the official app. Grand Theft Auto V was added to Xbox Game Pass back in early April, which means it's...
Feature These Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (July 26-30)
Including two major Game Pass launches
It's time for another weekly Xbox new releases roundup, and we've got a very busy week ahead, with plenty of intriguing releases, loads of Game Pass additions and the arrival of Microsoft Flight Simulator for Xbox Series X and Series S! As it stands, here's what's coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One this...
News Amazon's New World Isn't Coming To Xbox, And It Probably Never Will
Don't get your hopes up
You might have seen over the past couple of days that Amazon's upcoming MMO New World has enjoyed a very successful Beta on PC, hitting a whopping 200,000 concurrent players on Steam over the weekend. And if you were wondering if there was any possibility of New World ever making it to an Xbox console, we're going to be the...
News Raji: An Ancient Epic Is Getting A Lot Of Love On Xbox Game Pass
"So visually stunning, it deserves to be played"
It's been a fantastic month for Xbox Game Pass, and one of the additions that might have gone under your radar is Raji: An Ancient Epic, an action-adventure game set in ancient India which has been receiving plenty of praise. Xbox fans have been taking to social media to share their thoughts on the...
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla Gets A New 23GB Update This Week, Here's What's Included
We also have a date for The Siege of Paris!
The latest update arrives tomorrow for Assassin's Creed Valhalla, and it's a big one, clocking in at 23.79GB on Xbox Series X and Series S, and 17.2GB on Xbox One. But what's included? A lot, actually! Firstly, we've got confirmation that the second expansion, The Siege of Paris, will be dropping on...
Random Xbox Boss Phil Spencer Is Joining In With The Death's Door 'Excitement'
Like everyone else, he's loving it!
Death's Door was the talk of the Xbox community last week, receiving immense critical acclaim including a 10/10 rating in our review here at Pure Xbox, and even Xbox boss Phil Spencer has been joining in the fun! Spencer replied to the development team last week on Twitter, congratulating them on the launch and...
News Two More Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass (July 26)
A couple of original Xbox classics!
It's Game Pass day! We've got another two games entering the service across console and cloud today, and they're both classic original Xbox games in the form of Blinx: The Time Sweeper and Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge. Here are the new games you can download with Xbox Game Pass today: Blinx: The Time...
Poll Which Are You More Excited For This Week, Flight Sim Or The Ascent?
Which takes your fancy?
This week is a huge one for Xbox Game Pass, with loads of titles hitting the service (including a couple of original Xbox classics today), and the two highlights are the day one launches of Microsoft Flight Simulator and The Ascent. Flight Simulator will be with us as soon as tomorrow, July 27, while The Ascent arrives on...
Talking Point What Are You Buying In The Xbox Summer Sale?
Splashing the cash? Picking up a bargain?
The Xbox team sprung the 2021 Xbox Summer Sale on us last Friday, featuring discounts on over 500 games, bundles and add-ons - from the original Xbox all the way up to Xbox Series X and Series S optimised titles. If you haven't had a chance to sample what's on offer yet, you'll find a range of guides below:...
News Mortal Kombat 11 Has Now Sold More Than 12 Million Copies Worldwide
Safe to say it's been a huge success
Warner Bros. Games has announced today that NetherRealm's Mortal Kombat 11 has sold more than 12 million copies worldwide, and the Mortal Kombat franchise as a whole has now sold 73 million "videogame units" to date. In a statement, creator Ed Boon had the following to say about the huge milestone: “When...
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