Rumour Seven Original Xbox Games That Could Be Getting Backwards Compatibility
'But don't jump to any conclusions'
News Two More Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass (October 7)
"Enjoy a genuinely terrifying experience"
Rumour Xbox Could Be Adding New Backwards Compatible Games This November
Possibly for Xbox's 20th anniversary
Guide Xbox Game Pass: All Games Coming Soon & Leaving Soon In October 2021
The latest Game Pass reveals and updates
News - 2021, Week 40
Sunday10th Oct 2021
Guide Xbox Game Pass: All Games Coming Soon & Leaving Soon In October 2021
The latest Game Pass reveals and updates
Looking for a complete list of Xbox Game Pass games coming soon in October 2021? It can be pretty difficult to keep track of all the comings and goings in the world of Xbox Game Pass every week, so we've put together this handy guide to provide an overview of what's coming to Xbox Game Pass this October, as...
Rumour Xbox Game Studios Has Only Announced 1/3 Of The Games In Its Roadmap
"This is a conservative, low estimate"
It's very clear that Xbox Game Studios has a massive future ahead of it, with the likes of Fable, Perfect Dark, Avowed and many other games in the pipeline, along with Bethesda's upcoming titles such as Starfield and The Elder Scrolls 6. We already know of a lot that's coming in the years ahead, but according...
News Free-To-Play WWII Shooter Enlisted Is Now Available On Xbox One
It was previously a next-gen exclusive
If you're an Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S owner, you might have already come across the free-to-play World War 2 FPS Enlisted, but now it's also been made available for previous-gen consoles including Xbox One. The game is a "squad-based first person MMO shooter" with hundreds of weapons, ground vehicles and...
News Obsidian Was Approached By 'Another Major Publisher' Before The Microsoft Acquisition
But it wasn't the right "cultural fit" in the end
Obsidian Entertainment - known in recent years for titles like Grounded, The Outer Worlds - recently revealed the studio was approached by another publisher, prior to joining Microsoft. Speaking to GamesIndustry.biz, Obsidian's studio head, Feargus Urquhart, revealed how "another major publisher"...
Saturday9th Oct 2021
News Hell Let Loose Is Unlikely To Come To Xbox One, Admits Developer
"If I’m shooting from the hip, I would say no"
World War 2 shooter Hell Let Loose has proved popular ever since its 10-hour free trial dropped on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S last week, but unfortunately it looks like Xbox One players will be missing out entirely. In an interview with
Guide Everything You Need To Know About Back 4 Blood On Xbox Game Pass
Releasing with XGP this Tuesday
Back 4 Blood was a surprise announcement for Xbox Game Pass during the company's E3 presentation back in June. It's not a first-party title, nor is it part of the EA Play selection, but instead it's another huge third-party title arriving day one, akin to Outriders and MLB The Show 21 earlier this year. The game is...
News Bethesda & id Software Congratulate Nintendo On Metroid Dread's Release With DOOM Artwork
Doom Slayer's outfit has also been added to Smash
Earlier this week in the world of Nintendo, Doom Slayer was announced as a Mii Fighter Costume for the all-star brawler Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Now, just days later, id Software and Bethesda have congratulated Nintendo and MercurySteam on the latest Switch exclusive, Metroid Dread. To celebrate,...
News Back 4 Blood Dev Promises To 'Address' Solo Campaign Concerns
"We have heard your frustrations"
Back 4 Blood has got off to a positive start in terms of gameplay feedback from its Deluxe and Ultimate Edition purchasers so far, but as we reported yesterday, there's been a major concern surrounding Solo Campaign mode. In this single-player mode (with bots), the ability to progress by unlocking Supply Points is...
Pick One Which Is Your Favourite Ghost Recon Xbox Game?
You've got 20 years' worth of history to choose from
It's time for another round of Pick One! This week, with Ghost Recon Frontline having been announced by Ubisoft a few days ago, we thought we'd take a look back at the history of the series of Xbox so far. There have been seven mainline games and a couple of expansions released over the past 20...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 9-10)
Venturing to Yara with Far Cry 6?
Welcome to the weekend! It's been a busy week of new releases, so you might find yourself playing the likes of Far Cry 6 and Alan Wake Remastered this weekend, and we've also got a few more Xbox Game Pass additions to take advantage of. Don't forget that the
Friday8th Oct 2021
Rumour Seven Original Xbox Games That Could Be Getting Backwards Compatibility
'But don't jump to any conclusions'
Earlier this week, we reported on a story that Xbox might be thinking about adding more backwards compatible titles to the library this November, and now a few rumoured possibilities have cropped up on the original Xbox side. As highlighted by True Achievements, the outlet spotted a few bizarre original Xbox...
News It's Official, The GTA Remastered Trilogy Launches This Year
Called 'Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition'
It's officially happening, folks! Rockstar Games has confirmed today that Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition will be launching for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S (and other platforms) later this year. The bundle, which has been heavily rumoured in...
News Crysis Remastered Is Now Available With Xbox Game Pass For PC
As part of EA Play
Ahead of the release of the Crysis Remastered Trilogy next week, EA has quietly added Crysis Remastered (the first game) to EA Play for PC, which means you can also get it with Xbox Game Pass for PC. All you need to do to locate it is head to the official Xbox PC app, type "Crysis Remastered" and then look for the link that says...
News Far Cry 6 Only Installs 700MB From The Disc On Xbox Series X
Because it includes the Xbox One version instead
If you've picked up, or you're thinking of picking up a physical copy of Far Cry 6 for your Xbox Series X, you'll probably want to be aware that due to how Smart Delivery works, you'll pretty much have to download the entire thing. The disc actually includes the Xbox One version of Far Cry 6, so if...
News Back 4 Blood Players Have A Major Concern With Its Solo Campaign
Update: Dev promises to "address" the issue
Update: Good news! Developer Turtle Rock Studios has responded to the feedback about Solo Campaign mode, promising to "address the issue" — with more news to come "as we strategise on potential ways to make it happen." Original story: There's a lot of hype surrounding Back 4 Blood's release on Xbox...
News These Xbox Series X|S Concept Controllers Look Horrifyingly Good
More stunning creations from POPeART
Just in time for Halloween, the talented creator POPeART (formerly known as Xbox Pope) has created a series of spooky-themed Xbox Series X|S controller concepts. They are based on Scream, Jason from Friday the 13th and Michael Myers' character in the film Halloween. As much as some Xbox fans would love to...
News Far Cry 6 Seems To Be Going Down Well With Xbox Players So Far
"This game is just pure fun for me"
Yesterday marked the release of Far Cry 6 for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, and we've seen plenty of praise for it across social media so far, along with very positive reports about its performance. Players have been taking to the Xbox Series X subreddit to share their experiences with it:
News Marvel's Avengers Sparks Rage As Paid XP Boosts Are Added To The Game
Despite suggestions it would never happen
It feels like Marvel's Avengers just can't retain much positivity for long, eh? A week after joining Xbox Game Pass for the first time, fans are up in arms over the latest update which has added paid XP and resource boosts to the game. The game's community is full of negativity about the move, with many...
Pick One Which Is Your Favourite Game In The GTA Trilogy?
GTA 3, Vice City or San Andreas?
Update (Oct 2021): With the announcement of GTA: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition, we thought we'd bring this back for a bit of fun! If you haven't already, let us know your favourite game in the trilogy down below. Original story (Aug 2021): It's time for another round of Pick One! This week, with the rumour...
News 343 To Showcase Halo Infinite's Ranked And Competitive Settings Next Week
Get ready for a full playthrough
We've seen Big Team Battles and 4v4 arena battles in Halo Infinite running on social settings, but next week we'll get a look at what the multiplayer aspects of the game are like on a more competitive level. Halo's eSports lead at 343 recently shared a tweet mentioning how the team had been filming ranked and...
News Yakuza's Creator Is Leaving SEGA, Like A Dragon Sequel In The Works
"As of today, a new Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio is born"
Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, the development studio behind the Yakuza and Judgment series', has announced it's undergoing a shakeup in which Yakuza creator Toshihiro Nagoshi and series producer Daisuke Sato are leaving SEGA. As a result, Masayoshi Yokoyama is taking over as director of the studio and...
News eFootball's First Patch Will Attempt To Fix Issues Later This October
"We apologise for any inconveniences"
We witnessed one of the worst launches in Xbox history in the form of the free-to-play PES replacement eFootball 2022 last month, and Konami has now promised to begin to fix its many issues in a patch later this October. In a message on social media, the development team "apologised for any inconveniences" so...
Thursday7th Oct 2021
News Two More Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass (October 7)
"Enjoy a genuinely terrifying experience"
It's Game Pass day! We've got two more games entering the service today, and both are brand-new launches on Xbox. Don't forget that Totally Accurate Battle Simulator also came out of preview earlier this week. Here are the new games you can download with Xbox Game Pass today: The Procession To Cavalry:...
News Xbox Series X|S Seagate Expansion Card Drops To Lowest UK Price So Far
Update: Looks like the deal is over
Update: Sadly, it looks like this deal has reverted back to around £200. Hopefully you managed to get one! Original story: If you're in the market for a 1TB Seagate Expansion Card to boost your Xbox Series X and/or Xbox Series S storage, we've come across a great deal on Amazon UK to grab one at a whopping 32%...
News Sky TV Has Partnered With Microsoft To Resurrect The Xbox Kinect
It's alive!
The Kinect is getting a form of reincarnation with the new Sky Glass Camera, a device that detects motion controls to work on the new series of Sky TVs in the UK. Does all of this sound familiar? That's because it looks and sounds eerily close to the Xbox Kinect. In fact, Sky is even partnering with Microsoft to bring some social...
News Xbox 20th Anniversary Special Edition Controller Arrives This November
Behold!
Update: It's official! Xbox has announced the 20th Anniversary Special Edition Controller, along with a unique Stereo Headset to celebrate the occasion. Razer has also created a Limited Edition Universal Quick Charging Stand to partner with the controller, available separately in the near future. You can pre-order the controller from the...
News Xbox Players Are Reporting Graphical Issues With Battlefield 2042
It's not a good start
Battlefield 2042's open beta is now available for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and EA Play members, but it appears it's not all smooth sailing. Many users are reporting an array of graphical issues, such as flashing lights and other various glitches. The experience seems to be fairly widespread, as we have also run into an...
News Resident Evil: Welcome To Racoon City's First Trailer Is Finally Here
Witness the origin of evil
After months of set pictures, promotional images and interviews, Sony has finally unveiled its first look at the upcoming Resident Evil reboot movie. Featuring iconic locations, callbacks to the game, zombies and even a lovely Licker, the trailer has everything a Resident Evil fan could want. That being said, it's wrapped...
PSA Back 4 Blood Can Be Pre-Installed With Xbox Game Pass
Ahead of its arrival next Tuesday
There's been a lot of hype and anticipation surrounding the release of Back 4 Blood on Xbox Game Pass, and subscribers can pre-install the game ahead of time, with the release set for next Tuesday, October 12. You're looking at a download size of around 34GB (on Xbox Series X), and you can start the download by...
Guide Everything You Need To Know About NHL 22's Free Xbox Game Pass Trial
Drop the puck with 10 free hours via EA Play from today
One of the great perks of EA Play being part of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is that we get access to loads of games at no extra charge, and we also get free trials of upcoming games such as this month's NHL 22. The latest entry in EA's hockey series doesn't technically release until October 15,...
News Influencers Receive Back 4 Blood Xbox Packages Ahead Of Launch
We want one!
We're just a few days away from Back 4 Blood joining Xbox Game Pass and marketing for the game is ramping up. The latest is seeing various influencers receive themed packages for the game, which leaves us incredibly jealous. Amongst the gifts, influencers are receiving a snazzy custom Xbox controller, along with a special jacket,...
News Arkane Lyon Studio Head Leaves Role After The 'Successful Launch' Of Deathloop
"I’m very proud of what we accomplished"
The head of the Arkane Lyon, Romuald Capron, has departed from the company after almost 17 years. Arkane Lyon is the same Bethesda developer behind the recent PlayStation 5 and PC release, Deathloop. Capron joined as a COO and production director in 2005 and was appointed as the studio head in 2019...
News The Xbox Stereo Headset Is Getting A 20th Anniversary Edition
Alongside the controller
Xbox has officially unveiled a 20th Anniversary Special Edition Controller today, set to release this November as part of the celebrations, and the Xbox Stereo Headset will also be benefiting from a Special Edition. The design, like the controller, similarly features a translucent black body with silver internals. "Green...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (October 7-10)
Become the greatest Shinobi
Ready for some free games to play over the weekend? Xbox has dropped another batch of titles and they're available to download and jump into right now. It's a bit of a low-key weekend, with some smaller titles on offer. The biggest choice is Port Royale 4, which will be backed up by Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker and...
News EA Sports Is Officially Thinking About Renaming The FIFA Series
"We’re reviewing our naming rights agreement"
EA Sports has confirmed it's looking into potentially renaming its world-renowned FIFA series of football (soccer) games in the future, as the company is reviewing its naming rights agreement with the sport's governing body. The news was revealed in a press release celebrating the successful launch of...
News Xbox Appears To Be Teasing A 20th Anniversary Controller
Let the speculation begin
If the announcement of a pair of Xbox inspired Adidas trainers wasn't enough to get you excited, the company now appears to be teasing a new controller to tie into their 20th anniversary. An image was shared on Xbox's social media channels, displaying a silhouetted controller. While it doesn't show too much, the one thing...
News Randy Pitchford Steps Down As Gearbox Software President
With Steve Jones taking his place
Randy Pitchford, the former president of Gearbox Software, has announced he has stepped down from the position in favour of becoming the CEO and president of The Gearbox Entertainment Company. Pitchford announced the shift in his position on Twitter, confirming that Steve Jones, the company's former chief...
Wednesday6th Oct 2021
Rumour Xbox Could Be Adding New Backwards Compatible Games This November
Possibly for Xbox's 20th anniversary
Stop us if you've heard this one before, but it's been rumoured that Xbox might be thinking about adding some more backwards compatible games to the library later this year, possibly to celebrate Xbox's 20th anniversary. This is according to XboxEra co-founder Shpeshal_Nick, who mentioned back in January that a...
News Ghost Recon Frontline Is Met With Tremendous Backlash On YouTube
Uh-oh
Yesterday, Ubisoft announced Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Frontline, its take on the battle royale genre which attempts to go up against goliaths such as Call of Duty: Warzone and Fortnite. Ho
News An Xbox Series X|S SSD Storage Adapter Could Save You Money
But it comes with some major caveats
With game sizes increasing and more Xbox Series X|S titles arriving on the market, storage is almost becoming a necessity. Unfortunately, the options available at present are fairly expensive, with Seagate SSD cards reaching upwards of £200+. That being said, a new report has surfaced suggesting a new SSD...
News Marvel’s Avengers Is Seeing A Huge Boost Since Joining Xbox Game Pass
Excelsior!
Marvel's Avengers didn't exactly take the gaming world by storm when it launched. While some were fans right away, the majority bounced off fairly quickly, with player numbers diminishing within just a few weeks. Despite these odds, Crystal Dynamics has been working effortlessly to add more to the game, and its latest addition into Xbox...
Roundup Here’s What The Critics Are Saying About Far Cry 6
Let's start a revolution
Far Cry 6 is here! The latest iteration in the franchise is arriving on Xbox this week and promises to introduce a terrifying villain along with a gorgeous open-world to explore, but does it live up to the hype? Reviews for the game are beginning to pour in, weighing in on how the latest entry compares to previous versions...
Guide When Is Stardew Valley Coming To Xbox Game Pass?
Here's when you can expect it
Stardew Valley has officially been announced for Xbox Game Pass, but the release date has remained unknown so far. That said, we do know of a release window of when the popular farming RPG will join the service. Announced as part of the August Xbox Indie Showcase, it was mentioned that the game will arrive "probably...
Random Xbox Jokingly Hopes To Appear In Season Two Of Squid Game
Let the games begin
Unless you've been living under a rock, Netflix's Squid Game has become something of a cultural phenomenon recently. Since releasing last month, the Korean series has made quite an impression over here in the West, along with becoming a huge talking point and an influence for memes. Xbox is now getting in on the action,...
News Ghost Recon Wildlands & Breakpoint Have Free DLC On Xbox Right Now
Grab it while you can
Interested in picking up some free DLC for Ghost Recon Wildlands and/or Breakpoint? It's being given away as part of Ghost Recon's 20th anniversary, but be warned that you've only got a few days to claim it. Let's start with Wildlands. The DLC for this one is Fallen Ghosts, which allows you to "fight a new powerful enemy,...
News Xbox Joins In On #ThankYouSakurai Smash Bros. Ultimate Celebrations
"It's an honor for us and our friends"
Although many Xbox fans were hoping to see Halo's Master Chief added to the roster of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate as the final fighter, it turned out to be Sora from the Kingdom Hearts series in the end. Microsoft fans didn't walk away empty-handed, though - with id Software's Doom Slayer entering the battle as...
News New Leaks Provide Further Evidence Of GTA Remastered Trilogy
It's just a matter of time now
If you were in any doubt that the rumoured GTA Remastered Trilogy might not come to fruition, you can pretty much put those fears to bed, as Rockstar Games itself appears to now be leaking its existence. Yesterday, dataminers discovered that not only a reference to the trilogy is embedded in the latest Rockstar...
News Ring Of Pain Creeps Its Way Onto Xbox Game Pass Next Week
Not to be mistaken with the ring of fire
The beauty of Xbox Game Pass is how it introduces us to weird and wonderful games we've never heard of before. Ring of Pain is one such title and will be joining the service on October 14 for Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC and Xbox Cloud Gaming. So, what is Ring of Pain? To put it simply, it's...
News Battlefield 2042's Beta Has Begun For Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Members
All-out warfare
After months of anticipation, Xbox players can finally get their first hands-on with Battlefield 2042. The open beta is available to download and play now for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S users who are signed up to Game Pass Ultimate or EA Play. Running up until October 10, players can dive into a match of Conquest and...
News Xbox & Adidas Are Bringing Out Some 20th Anniversary Sneakers
Celebrating 20 Years of Play
Xbox and adidas have announced a partnership today that sees Microsoft unveil its "first console-inspired sneaker collaboration in honor of the 20th anniversary of Xbox", which includes multiple sneakers. For now, the two companies are highlighting the exclusive new adidas Originals by Xbox sneaker, which features...
News Season 8 Of Halo: The Master Chief Collection Begins Next Week
And it may be the last...
343 Industries has announced that Season 8 of Halo: The Master Chief Collection will kick off on October 13, potentially serving as the last season-based content for the game. A brief teaser for the upcoming season was shared on social media, revealing it will be based around a medieval theme with unique armour offerings...
News Death's Door Is One Of Phil Spencer's Standout Games Of 2021
He's a fan
If you caught our review of Death's Door earlier this year, you'll know we were huge fans of the game. We loved it so much, we awarded it the extremely rare score of 10/10! It's not just us who loved it either. The game received critical acclaim, and now Xbox boss Phil Spencer has chimed in to express his love for it too. Sharing an...
Tuesday5th Oct 2021
News These Eight Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (October 5-15)
The latest batch of titles
The latest batch of Xbox Game Pass titles has arrived! Microsoft has today unveiled another eight games coming to the service over the next couple of weeks, with the highlight being the previously confirmed Back 4 Blood on day one. Here's what's coming to Xbox Game Pass over the next week-or-so:...
News Xbox's 'Installation Stopped' Issue Is Causing Havoc With Marvel's Avengers & Battlefield 2042
And pretty much everything else
Is your Marvel's Avengers, Battlefield 2042 Beta or any other Xbox download suddenly halting and saying "Installation Stopped" for no reason? You're not alone. We reported on this story yesterday, but due to a surge of players attempting to download those two games in particular, the issue is ramping up again on...
News Another Six Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass Soon (October 15)
Your last chance to try Tales of Vesperia
Update (October 5): Despite some confusion surrounding Gonner2 and Tales of Vesperia over the past couple of days, Microsoft has formally confirmed today that the six titles below will leave Xbox Game Pass on October 15. In addition, eight more games will be joining Xbox Game Pass between October 5 and 15...
News Victrix Unveils The 'World's Fastest Xbox Controller', Out Now
Along with a new wireless headset
Victrix has announced and launched the Gambit Dual Core Tournament Controller, which the company is dubbing the "world's fastest Xbox controller". The controller retails for $99.99 and claims to feature the "fastest thumbsticks, triggers and buttons on Xbox". All of this is said to be done with the dual cores, one...
News Visage Is Bringing Spooky Halloween Vibes To Xbox Game Pass This Week
Prepare to be scared
Halloween is kicking into gear a few weeks early, as the first-person psychological horror game Visage is making its way onto Xbox Game Pass on October 7. Playable on Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC and Xbox Cloud Gaming, fans of horror will no doubt be ready to turn off the lights and get ready for a P.T. influenced...
News Battlefield 2042's Beta Is Now Available To Pre-Download On Xbox
Time to fight
The time has finally arrived. Battlefield 2042's Xbox open beta is now ready to download ahead of its arrival on October 8th (or October 6th for EA Play and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members). You can download the beta now via the Microsoft Store, with the Xbox One version coming in at 9.34GB, while the Xbox Series X|S beta weighs in at...
News Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Frontline Is A New Free-To-Play, Battle Royale-Style FPS
"Think strategically and stay one step ahead"
Ubisoft has today announced Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Frontline, which is a free-to-play "tactical-action, massive PvP" shooter set to release for Xbox at some point in the future, with a PC test going live this October. The game will change you to "think strategically and stay one step ahead: work with...
Guide Watch Dogs Legion On Xbox Game Pass: Is It Coming To The Service?
Here's what we know so far
You might have heard a rumour about Watch Dogs: Legion coming to Xbox Game Pass over the past year, but as of October 2021, the game has yet to get a release date for Microsoft's service. So, where did this rumour come from? It actually stems from XboxEra podcast co-host, Shpeshal Ed, who heavily implied back in March...
Deals 300+ Games Included In This Week's Xbox Sales (October 5-12)
Including a special Harvest sale
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! This week's selection is a huge one, highlighted by special 'Harvest' and WB Publisher sales, and of course we've got the usual Deals with Gold and Spotlight sales as well. We've rounded up some of the most notable current deals below, and Xbox's Major Nelson has...
Deals All Classic Xbox Games In This Week's Sales (October 5-12)
Xbox 360 and original Xbox titles
This week's selection of Xbox Deals is now live, and alongside the usual Deals with Gold and Spotlight offerings, we've also got two special sales — one centred around WB Games, and the other called a 'Harvest' sale. Below, we've included every single Xbox 360 and original Xbox game available over the next week,...
News Ubisoft Reveals Pre-Load Info & Release Times For Far Cry 6 On Xbox
Only a few days until launch
Far Cry 6 is just a few days away and fans around the world are excited to dive into the latest open-world adventure. Ubisoft has now provided the times players can begin their journey into the upcoming title. Depending on your region, the game will be launching at midnight local time on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S...
News Xbox Web Store Receives Significant Overhaul, Here's A First Look
Rolling out first in Canada
The browser-based version of the Xbox Store has received very few updates in recent years, but Microsoft is embarking on a major overhaul of it in the near future, and it's already begun rolling out to users in Canada. It's accessible right now to anyone who browses the Canadian version of the web store, and the main...
Random Xbox And Halo Fans Want Smash Bros. To 'Finish The Fight' With Master Chief
Could Spartan 117 join Steve, Banjo and Mario?
Update: Well, nevermind! Halo community manager John Junyszek has been spotted discussing this on Twitter, telling fans that it's "not happening but would be sick". Best not to get your hopes up for later today! Original story: 'Master Chief' has been trending on social media platforms like Twitter...
Mini Review Bullets Per Minute - A Frantic FPS Metal Mosh Pit
Rock on!
Have you ever played Guitar Hero and lost yourself so much in the moment that you're thrashing around the room like a real-life rockstar? If so, then BPM: Bullets Per Minute is the game for you, mixing the iconic rhythm gameplay with all the ferocious action of DOOM. It's a unique sell for a game, and while it's a bit rough around the...
News Battlefield 2042's Digital Edition For Xbox Series X|S Now Includes The 'Cross-Gen Bundle'
Get access to the Xbox One version as well
In a change of heart, EA has announced a change in its plans for the Xbox Series X|S Digital Standard Edition of Battlefield 2042. Instead of locking the Xbox One version behind the more expensive Gold and Ultimate Editions, all buyers of the Xbox Series X|S version will now receive the last-gen version at...
Guide Battlefield 2042 Beta: Early Access Release Times For Xbox Game Pass Ultimate And EA Play
Here's when you can start playing
When does the Battlefield 2042 Beta begin on Xbox? The release times have been revealed, and thanks to EA Play and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, you can get early access to the beta a couple of days earlier than everyone else. It's now been confirmed that the Battlefield 2042 Beta early access will start at 12am PDT /...
Monday4th Oct 2021
News The Hell Let Loose Free Trial Is Going Down A Treat On Xbox Series X|S
"This game is incredible"
World War 2 shooter Hell Let Loose was given a 10-hour free trial on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S last week, and with players diving into it over the weekend, it seems the feedback has been largely positive thus far. Over on the official Hell Let Loose Reddit, reports have been coming in from new fans who have expressed...
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (October 5-8)
Welcome to Yara
It's time for another weekly Xbox new releases roundup, and this week is highlighted by the launch of Alan Wake Remastered on October 5 and Ubisoft's Far Cry 6 on October 7. We've also got the likes of Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania, Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl and Hell Let Loose making their debuts as well. As it stands, here's...
News Xbox Suffers With 'Installation Stopped' & 'Kicked From Party' Issues
"What's going on?"
If you were busy playing games over the weekend, you might have noticed that Xbox was acting a bit weirdly, and you're not alone. Reports have surfaced about installation issues and problems with Party Chat in particular. In regards to the former, players have found that their downloads have been making progress and then suddenly...
News Xbox Exec: Halo Infinite's Campaign Left Me 'Smiling All Weekend'
Sounds promising
With Halo Infinite fast approaching and multiplayer getting the bulk of the attention, some fans are worried about the game's campaign. The last we saw of it was during an Xbox showcase back in 2020, which left fans sceptical after its initial reveal. Since then we've heard very little of its development, but one Xbox executive has...
Guide Is New World Coming To Xbox?
A whole new world
Despite Amazon's track record of releasing less than favourable titles, their recent stab at the MMO genre entitled "New World" is proving to be a huge success on PC. New World is the latest game from Amazon Games, which is making waves across the PC community. The launch day saw a sea of people attempting to enter the game,...
Review Alan Wake Remastered - Remedy’s Cult Classic Still Holds Up
Wake up, Alan
When Alan Wake first launched back in 2010, it had the unfortunate task of going up against Red Dead Redemption. The initial batch of people jumping into the game was small, but thankfully over the years, it's gained a cult following via word of mouth. Fast forward to today and developer Remedy Entertainment is working on bringing a...
Soapbox I'm Not A Halo Fan, And Even I'm Enjoying Halo Infinite
The multiplayer technical preview has been a blast
You might want to chew me out for this one, reader, but I'm not what you'd call a "Halo fan". Have I played (most of) the games? Sure. Could I tell you the story details of the campaigns or name the famous maps in the multiplayer modes? Nope. For whatever reason, Halo passed me by in the early...
News Seagate's 512GB Xbox Series X|S Storage Card Is Almost Certainly Real
And it could be announced this week
Back in mid-September, a rumour started doing the rounds that Seagate might be preparing to bring out a 512GB version of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S storage expansion card, and now that definitely appears to be true. Windows Central has acquired an image of the supposed box for the 512GB version, while...
News Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel Launches This Winter, Will Be Free-To-Play
Experience the thrill of Yu-Gi-Oh trading card battles
Konami actually announced the existence of Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel a couple of months ago, but now it's been confirmed that the free-to-play card game will be launching sometime this winter for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. Details are still fairly thin on the ground, although we know that the...
Roundup Here’s What The Critics Are Saying About Alan Wake Remastered
Partying like it's 2010
The highly-anticipated Alan Wake Remastered officially launches this Tuesday (October 5) across all platforms, and the first reviews have begun dropping across the web today, including here at Pure Xbox! Here's what the verdict is so far (spanning both the Xbox Series X|S and PS5 versions): Pure Xbox (9/10): "If you've...
News Friday The 13th Devs Accidentally Reveal They're Working On A Ghostbusters Game
Who you gonna call?
It's been a long time since we last got a Ghostbusters game. It was 2009 when we last received a decent one, which saw the original cast return to reprise their roles. Now, it seems Illfonic, the team behind titles such as Friday the 13th: The Game, is working on a new title in the universe. It appears the news was accidentally...
News Life Is Strange: True Colors Adds 'High Performance' 60FPS Mode On Xbox Series X
Or just stick with 'High Resolution'
We've got some good news for Life is Strange: True Colors fans, as it's been confirmed today that the recently released game is getting a 'High Performance' mode on Xbox Series X as soon as this Tuesday, October 5. Details are limited, with the patch notes simply stating that the update adds a "High Resolution /...
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