News Various Xbox 360 Games Have Received Unexpected Updates
Just a bit of maintenance, or something more...?
Guide How To Fix Brightness Issues With The GTA Trilogy Definitive Edition
It's not just you, it really is too dark!
Rumour Xbox Fans Will 'Definitely' Want To Watch The 20th Anniversary Show
Major announcement incoming?
News Xbox Teases Something 'Orange' Happening With Game Pass This Week
Looks like it's Crunchyroll related
Guide Everything You Need To Know About GTA: San Andreas On Xbox Game Pass
Game details, release times, pre-load info & more
News - 2021, Week 45
Sunday14th Nov 2021
Soapbox I Love Forza Horizon 5, But Those Bonus Boards Are Driving Me Crazy
I love to hate you
Don't get me wrong - I adore Forza Horizon 5. It's one of the best games of the year and one of the most exhilarating racers ever made. There's nothing quite like roaming the streets of Mexico, blasting out tunes from one of the excellent radio stations as the sun sets in the distance. It's relaxing, soothing and makes for some of...
Rumour Halo Infinite Early Multiplayer Launch 'Delayed At The 11th Hour'
"It's not going to release on Monday"
We highlighted a rumour here at Pure Xbox earlier this week that Halo Infinite might be gearing up to release its free-to-play multiplayer component as soon as this Monday, November 15th, but it seems that's no longer the case. Influencer and known insider NateTheHate2, who "independently confirmed" the launch...
Feature Xbox 20th Anniversary: The Best Xbox Launch Games
A blast from the past
20 years. It’s been 20 long years of Xbox. Not all of it has been good - in fact, there are some periods we’d love to forget (the early Xbox One days come to mind). But for the most part, we've had an absolute blast over the past two decades. We’re on our fourth(!) generation in the Xbox timeline, with dozens of launch...
News Xbox's Anniversary Controller Contains A Hidden Message From Phil Spencer
You can find it in the battery compartment
Xbox is celebrating its 20th anniversary and as part of this, it's released a new Special Edition Xbox Series X|S controller. In case you didn't know, it contains a hidden surprise. If you flip it over and remove the battery compartment lid, inside you'll find a signature from the head of Xbox, Phil...
"The real people who made Xbox successful are gamers and fans"
In some parts of the world, it's now the 15th of November, and that means it's officially the 20th anniversary of Xbox. Yes, Microsoft's original Xbox hardware first launched in the US on 15th November 2001. If you weren't around back then, nobody really knew what to expect from this...
Hands On GTA Trilogy Definitive Edition - Still A Blast To Play, If You Can Look Past The Bugs
It's not 'Definitive' yet, though
By now, we're sure you're well aware of how GTA: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition is being perceived by gamers across the web, and the truth is that we probably don't feel quite as negatively about it as the vocal crowd does. Then again, we can also understand why it's suffering such a poor reception right now...
News Xbox Releases Its Latest Halo Infinite UNSC Archives Video - Lightbringers
All for Master Chief
In the lead-up to the release of Halo Infinite on Xbox and PC this December, Xbox has been uploading 'UNSC Archive' videos, documenting the history of the Halo universe and how Master Chief got to where he is today. The latest short film takes place in a cave, as colonial miners extract ore critical to Master Chief's...
Saturday13th Nov 2021
News Various Xbox 360 Games Have Received Unexpected Updates
Just a bit of maintenance, or something more...?
The saga continues! Following rumours and speculation about a new batch of backwards compatible titles being added on Xbox this Monday, November 15th, various older back compat games have suddenly received unexpected updates. Lots of Xbox fans have been taking to social media to share this, as you...
Review Call Of Duty: Vanguard - An Enjoyable, Yet Familiar Romp
You've seen all of this before
Ten minutes into the Call of Duty: Vanguard campaign and you're jumping from rooftop to rooftop on a moving train. Yep, this is classic Call of Duty alright. Fast forward an hour and you're dogfighting in the air over the sea in a sky full of explosions. If all of this sounds fairly familiar then that's pretty much...
News Intergalactic Adventure Exo One Beams Onto Xbox Game Pass Next Week
Space, the final frontier
If you've been watching the indie scene closely this year, you may have seen a lot of buzz surrounding a game known as Exo One. Well, it's not only been confirmed to be coming to Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on November 18th, but it will also be included with Xbox Game Pass on day one. Hoorah! For those...
Rumour Halo Infinite's Multiplayer Could Shadow Drop Next Week
Update: The rumour is getting stronger!
Update: This is really starting to look more likely now, with influencer NateTheHate2 having "independently confirmed" on Twitter that Halo Infinite's multiplayer will be made available on November 15th. In addition, Xbox Store data (shared by EvilBoris on Twitter) is supposedly suggesting the same thing...
Feature Xbox 20th Anniversary: Which Xbox Generation Has Been The Best?
Power Your Dreams
20 years later, we're four console generations deep into Xbox's lifespan. Each has one-upped the last with new graphics, bigger games and a wealth of new features. It's been a rollercoaster ride, and Xbox is now perhaps in the best position it's ever been in. That being said, everyone has their era they gravitate more towards...
Random Oops! Xbox Has Broken Its Own Twitter Account
Update: And it's back!
Update [Sat 13th Nov, 2021 04:14 GMT]: And it's back! The issue has now been resolved: When a big-name social media account goes down, often you can assume it's been hacked or something like that. In this particular case, things are a bit different though. We're not entirely sure what's gone on, but it seems Xbox's...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (November 13-14)
A killer week for Xbox Game Pass
This week has been pretty crazy, huh? Especially for Xbox Game Pass, which has seen both Forza Horizon 5 and Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas – The Definitive Edition enter the service. If that wasn't enough, then there's also an abundance of
Friday12th Nov 2021
PSA Xbox Game Pass Members Can Grab Skyrim Anniversary Edition On The Cheap
Get it while it's hot
If you're on the fence about picking up the Anniversary Edition upgrade for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, perhaps this offer may entice you. If you're an Xbox Game Pass member you can pick it up on the cheap, making it a no brainer. As you may know, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition is included with Xbox Game Pass...
News EE Is Giving Away A Free Xbox Series S With Various Phone Contracts
From as low as £29 per-month
Here's a good deal if you're in the UK and in the market for a new phone contract! As part of a special promotion, EE is giving away a free Xbox Series S with three months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate when buying certain phones. The specific phones on offer are the Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G, OPPO A54 5G, OPPO A94 5G, OPPO...
Thursday11th Nov 2021
News Microsoft Is Randomly Sending Out $100 Gift Cards To Lucky Users
Check your emails!
You might want to check your emails if you live in the US, as Microsoft is reportedly sending out gift cards up to $100 in value, but the catch is that it seems to be completely random - there's no guarantee you'll get one. Various lucky people have been taking to social media to report that they've received one of these emails,...
Friday12th Nov 2021
News Max Payne 3 Is The Latest Game Rumoured For Xbox Backwards Compatibility
Another title added to the old Xbox marketplace
Yesterday, we highlighted that over 10 games had mysteriously been added to the old Xbox 360 marketplace with dates ranging from November 10th to November 15th, and another has been spotted in the form of Max Payne 3. This time though, it's located on the Saudi Arabian version of the Xbox 360...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Bright Memory: Infinite
Available on PC now, Xbox Series X|S later
No, you didn't somehow miss a release date for Bright Memory: Infinite on console - the Xbox Series X|S exclusive has still yet to arrive on Microsoft's platforms (it's "coming soon"), but it did release earlier today for PC players on Steam. As a result, the first reviews have also begun hitting the web...
News GTA Trilogy Dev 'Enjoying Scrutiny', Promises Updates Are On The Way
"We are celebrating our monumental project launch"
The Definitive Edition of the classic GTA Trilogy officially released yesterday, with San Andreas being included with Xbox Game Pass, and the reception so far has been mixed - with various bugs reported across all three games. While it seems players are having plenty of fun (as are we!), the bugs...
News Xbox Series X|S Appears To Have Already Surpassed Xbox One's Lifetime Sales In Japan
Excellent news for Microsoft
It looks like Xbox's efforts to crack the Japanese market might finally be paying off. After one year of availability worldwide, the Xbox Series X|S model has apparently already outsold the lifetime sales of the Xbox One in the region. This information comes via Game Data Library. It's apparently shifted around 116,119...
News Xbox Is 'Definitely' Working On A New Version Of 1 Vs. 100, Says Report
"1 vs. 100 is coming back"
We've got some great news for fans of the classic Xbox 360 social game, 1 Vs. 100! According to a new report from Jeff Grubb over at Giant Bomb (thanks VGC), a new version of the game is "definitely" in the works. Grubb says the AltspaceVR team is spearheading the project, which is part of the mixed reality group at...
News Xbox Boss Congratulates PlayStation Exec On The PS5's First Anniversary
Good guy Phil Spencer
It was Xbox's turn to celebrate the one year anniversary of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S this past Wednesday, and now Sony is doing the same thing with the PlayStation 5 today - first released on November 12th, 2020. In a post on Twitter, PlayStation Studios head Hermen Hulst thanked the fans "for making the first year...
Feature These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (November 15-19)
It's time for the "next generation of warfare"
Well, we can finally breathe a little bit as next week seems to be slowing things down, outside of the release of Battlefield 2042. Still, there are quite a few indie titles worth checking out, not to mention another batch of new Xbox Game Pass releases (many of which have been unannounced until now!)...
News This Xbox Series X Designed By Gucci Is A $10,000 Eye Sore
Bet you Gucci see this coming
We've seen some incredible Xbox Series X designs over the years, but we've also been privy to some truly awful ones. This collaboration with Gucci may just be the worst yet. A limited-edition Xbox Series X console (and we mean "limited" - it's said to only be available for 100 'lucky' owners) has been revealed,...
Talking Point What's On Your Forza Horizon 5 Number Plate?
Hope you're keeping it clean!
You know what we really wanted to pick for our number plate in Forza Horizon 5? I.P. Freely. Yeah, we're immature like that (and big Simpsons fans). But it turns out, Playground Games actually classes that as "inappropriate content". Crazy! Ultimately, we're sticking with something more brand-appropriate and just...
News 343 Reveals There Won't Be An 'Official' Halo Infinite Collector's Edition
Sorry, folks
If you've been holding out hope for an official Collector's Edition of Halo Infinite, you may be saddened hear that 343 Industries has no plans to release one. While some Collector's Editions have appeared online at various retailers, there's not going to be an official version. Brian Jarrard, Halo's community director, revealed the...
Thursday11th Nov 2021
Guide How To Fix Brightness Issues With The GTA Trilogy Definitive Edition
It's not just you, it really is too dark!
Are you finding that the new GTA Trilogy remasters are just too dark? Us too. This is affecting GTA: San Andreas on Xbox Game Pass, and reportedly is a problem in GTA 3 and GTA: Vice City as well. Fortunately, there is a way to fix the issue, but it's only a temporary workaround for now. Here's what you...
Random Big Smoke's Food Order In The GTA: San Andreas Remaster Is Still Iconic
"I'll have two number 9s, a number 9 large..."
No matter what you think of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, everyone always remembers the iconic scene of Big Smoke expressing his colossal order at Cluckin' Bell. Thankfully, it's not been lost in translation, as the remaster retains its comedic prowess just as well as it did back then. As shared by...
News 10+ Classic Games Mysteriously Added To Old Xbox Marketplace
New back compat titles?
Update: Max Payne 3 has also been spotted on the old marketplace - another one to add to the list! Original story: There's been plenty of speculation that Microsoft might be looking to add new backwards compatible games to the Xbox library this Monday, November 15th, and now a random batch of classic titles has
News Four More Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (November 11)
Including the Definitive Edition of San Andreas
It's Game Pass day! We've got four more additions to the service today, with the highlight arguably being the launch of GTA: San Andreas – The Definitive Edition. Don't forget though,
News Everything You Need To Know About Battlefield 2042's Free Xbox Game Pass Trial
Get started with 10 free hours via EA Play from today
If you're eager to jump into Battlefield 2042, you can do so later today, as EA Play and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members are eligible to jump into the 10-hour free trial. Here's everything you need to know about it: What Time Does Battlefield 2042's Free Trial Start On EA Play?: As per an EA...
News New Details Revealed On Unannounced Xbox Exclusives From Compulsion & Obsidian
Here's what's known so far
We've got new details today on a couple of upcoming Xbox exclusives from Compulsion Games and Obsidian Entertainment courtesy of Windows Central, giving us an idea of what to expect from these projects. The game from Compulsion (known for We Happy Few), is codenamed "Midnight", and is described as a "third-person action...
Video 343 Provides An Extensive Look At Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay
Including the opening level
Hands up, who wanted some Halo Infinite campaign gameplay footage? That's exactly what we've been treated to today, with both IGN and Game Informer providing a first look at some raw glimpses of the single-player adventure. We're not going to bore you by waffling on about this - we know you just want to get to the...
News Bethesda Unveils Launch Trailer For Skyrim Anniversary Edition
10 years and counting
Bethesda today launches yet another version of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - a game that made its original debut on 11th November 2011 across multiple platforms including Xbox 360. The latest release is the 'Anniversary Edition' - celebrating 10 years of adventuring. To help promote this title, Bethesda has rolled out a new...
News Limited Edition Halo Infinite Xbox Series X Gets Its First Unboxing Video
What do you think?
We're less than a week away from the Halo Infinite Xbox Series X console being released into the wild, and the first unboxing video has appeared online. Even the Halo Infinite Xbox Elite Controller has had an unboxing too. While the video itself isn't in English, there is some lovely Wii Shopping Chann
News Remain Calm, Deeer Simulator Is Coming To Xbox Game Pass Later This Month
Oh deer
If Goat Simulator wasn't enough mayhem, then Deeer Simulator: Your Average Everyday Deer Game is here to fill that animal-shaped void in your heart. It's hitting Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC and will be available with Xbox Game Pass when it launches on November 23rd. Judging by the trailer, Deeer Simulator won't be sticking to...
Deals Various Yakuza Games Are Ridiculously Cheap On Xbox Right Now
But only for a very limited time
Want a good excuse to get into the Yakuza series? While they're already available on Xbox Game Pass, various titles in the series are also heavily discounted on the Microsoft Store right now - but you'll need to be quick to snap them up. Xbox is hosting a one-day sale on various games today (supposedly for 'Singles...
News Xbox Design Lab Adds Rubberised Grips, New Metallic Finishes & More
"Make it yours"
There's never been a better time to create a custom Xbox controller with Xbox Design Lab, as Microsoft has announced a whole bunch of new features for the program today, along with bringing back the popular rubberised grips. Specifically, here's what has been added to the feature set: Black rubberised grips available on both the...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (November 11-14)
Take your place on the starting grid
It's time for another batch of Free Play Days titles! Three 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 the strategy/resource management hybrid Kingdom New Lands, popular racer MotoGP21 (which only came...
News The Xbox PC App Will Soon Allow You To Install Games To Any Folder
"We wanted to provide players with more options"
Update: Microsoft has now confirmed this in a new November update video, which you can watch above. Original story: Microsoft is making some key improvements to the Xbox PC app, with The Verge reporting today that you'll soon be able to install games to any folder of your choice with unrestricted...
Wednesday10th Nov 2021
News Here Are The Release Times For GTA: San Andreas On Xbox Game Pass
Ah ****, here we go again
Forza Horizon 5 might be dominating all your time with Xbox Game Pass right now, but you'll need to do a bit of a juggling act from this Thursday, as the remaster of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is launching with the service. Arriving on November 11th, the Microsoft Store is suggesting that GTA: San Andreas will go live...
Guide Forza Horizon 5 Barn Finds: All Locations
How and where to find every hidden barn in the game
Forza Horizon 5 Barn Finds are a great way to find hidden vehicles in the game (which you can unlock over time), but you might need a little help along the way. Barn Find locations aren't the easiest to discover, hence why we've put this list together. We've also included Barn Find map images...
News Finally, Here’s Some Raw (Leaked) Gameplay Of The GTA Trilogy Remaster
Thank you, the internet
We’re one day away from the release of Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition and Rockstar has still not dropped any official raw gameplay footage. But fear not, the internet is here to save the day as tons of leaked footage has made its way online over the past few hours. Courtesy of Reddit, Twitter,...
News The Gunk Hits Xbox Game Pass This December, Watch The New Trailer
We've finally got a release date!
Thunderful Games has announced today as part of the Thunderful World conference (introduced by Mark Hamill, no less!), that Xbox console exclusive action adventure The Gunk will be launching with Game Pass on December 16th. This is the game we first heard about last year, developed by the creator of the popular...
News Rockstar Shares Gameplay Comparison Videos For GTA Trilogy Remaster
Highlighting the visual improvements
Ahead of its launch tomorrow, Rockstar Games has shared a set of comparison videos for Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition, showing just how much the new versions have been improved. Taking a quick look at all three games - Grand Theft Auto III, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City and Grand Theft...
News Forza Horizon 5 Passes 4.5 Million Players, Biggest Launch Day In Xbox Game Studios History
Phil Spencer gives his thoughts
Forza Horizon 5 is now officially available to everyone on Xbox Game Pass, and head of Xbox Phil Spencer took to Twitter last night to confirm that the game has now passed 4.5 million players altogether. In addition, the game achieved the biggest launch day of any Xbox Game Studios title in history, and Spencer says...
Reaction Looking Back At An Excellent First Year For The Xbox Series X|S
Happy birthday!
Can you believe that the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S were first released a year ago today?! It seems like only yesterday we were guessing the prices, release date and launch titles. But here we are, twelve months later, marking the first birthday of the now current-gen consoles. It's been a rollercoaster of a ride with some...
News Xbox Mini Fridge: GAME UK Taking Second Batch Of Pre-Orders Today
Update: All gone?
Update: Xbox Mini Fridge stock went live very briefly at GAME today, but it seems like they're sadly all gone now. Original story: The initial batch of pre-orders for the highly-anticipated Xbox Mini Fridge was snapped up almost immediately back in October, but now GAME UK has begun advising that a second batch will be arriving...
News Phil Spencer Wants Xbox To Invest In More 'Social, Casual Content'
"We have a lot of ambition"
Xbox boss Phil Spencer has been speaking as part of an interview at the Paley International Council Summit this week, and as reported by Bloomberg, he made some comments about wanting to invest in more "social, casual content". Spencer namedropped the likes of Minecraft, Roblox, FIFA and
News Elden Ring Test Keys Are Going For Ridiculous Money Online
It's getting silly now
Is there anything scalpers won't try and sell these days? Xbox consoles, PS5 consoles, the kitchen sink - they won't stop at anything. Now, with the Elden Ring test keys going into the wild, they're already hitting eBay. Resellers are going crazy with the Elden Ring test keys, which were sent out to certain fans yesterday. It...
News The New SteamWorld Will Be A 3D Co-Op Action Adventure Game
SteamWorld Headhunter marks a "fresh direction"
Thunderful Games announced SteamWorld Headhunter today as part of the Thunderful World conference, revealing that the new game in the series will be a 3D, third-person co-op action adventure game. Accompanying the reveal trailer (which you can watch above) is a description confirming that SteamWorld...
News Bethesda Is Still 'Absolutely' Focused On Making Single-Player Games
"It's part of who we are, it's what we love about games"
Bethesda has a LOT of games coming up. After the backlash of Fallout 76, many are hoping the studio is still committed to focusing on single-player experiences. Thankfully, this is something they've claimed is the case. Speaking to IGN, Bethesda's creative director Todd Howard said this is...
News Bethesda Has A Plan For Fallout 5, But Don't Expect It Anytime Soon
"Fallout's really part of our DNA here"
We haven't even had Starfield or The Elder Scrolls VI yet, and Bethesda already has a plan for Fallout 5. In an extensive interview with IGN, Bethesda's Todd Howard was quizzed on the possibility of Fallout 5, which he was pretty open to speaking about. He claimed there's a "one-pager" - an initial
News EA Is Reportedly Planning To Bring Back The 'Fight Night' Franchise
But plans are on "pause" for now
We've got some exciting news to share for fans of EA's classic Fight Night boxing series, as it's being reported that a new title has actually begun early development, but it's been put on "pause" for the time being. This report comes via reliable leaker Tom Henderson at Video Games Chronicle, who advises that the...
Tuesday9th Nov 2021
News Gen Z Reacts To The Original Xbox, And It’s As Cringe-Inducing As You’d Expect
Please, make it stop
Halloween may be over, but Xbox has dropped the scariest video of 2021. A new reaction video sees Gen Z coming across an original Xbox for the first time whilst millennials sit back and watch in horror. In what we can only describe as ten minutes of pure hell, seeing the younger generation interact with the console and describe...
Monday8th Nov 2021
News Xbox Teases Something 'Orange' Happening With Game Pass This Week
Looks like it's Crunchyroll related
Xbox has caused plenty of commotion this evening with a tweet from the Game Pass team suggesting that "things are going to get a bit...orange this week". Before you ask, we're not sure what that means! Here's a look at the apparent tease from the Xbox Game Pass crew: In an ideal world, we'd love to think this...
Tuesday9th Nov 2021
Guide Everything You Need To Know About GTA: San Andreas On Xbox Game Pass
Game details, release times, pre-load info & more
As if Xbox Game Pass hasn't already treated us to enough great new titles this week such as the highly-anticipated Forza Horizon 5, we're also getting one-third of the new GTA Trilogy remaster bundle on Thursday. This November 11th, Rockstar is putting the GTA: San Andreas remaster on Xbox Game Pass...
News Xbox 'Orange' Tease Revealed To Be Crunchyroll Game Pass Perk
75 days of Crunchyroll Premium for free!
The Xbox Game Pass team caused a big fuss yesterday when they teased that "things are going to get a bit...orange this week", and it seems we've discovered what they were talking about - a new Perk for Crunchyroll Premium. Starting today, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members can get 75 days of Crunchyroll...
News The Rock Is Teasing Something For The Xbox 20th Anniversary Show
"I need your help like never before"
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson appears to be teasing a little something for the Xbox Anniversary Celebration show on November 15th, which almost certainly is some kind of tie-in with his new action comedy film, Red Notice. In a message to fans in an Xbox video on social media, The Rock stated the following: "Make...
News Three More Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (November 9)
Welcome to Mexico!
It's Game Pass day! We've got three more additions to the service today, although two of them are very much linked in the form of Football Manager 2022 and Football Manager 2022 Xbox Edition. The other is, of course, Forza Horizon 5! Here are the new games you can download
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Jurassic World Evolution 2
Create your own Jurassic World
While it might have gone somewhat under the radar compared to the mammoth release of Forza Horizon 5 this week, Jurassic World Evolution 2 has launched on Xbox today, and the first reviews have been hitting the web. We're focusing this roundup on reviews of the console versions only, so you won't find any dedicated PC...
News New xScreen Footage Shows Portable Xbox Series S Concept Is A Winner
X gon' give it to ya
The glorious xScreen was presented to us as a Kickstarter project earlier this year and quickly met its goal. It looks absolutely fantastic, and this series of new video updates have us nothing short of excited for its release in early 2022. Out of all the videos, the most recent is a LAN party which has been put together using...
Deals All 25+ Classic Xbox Games In This Week's Sales (November 9-16)
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 ID@Xbox and 'Disney Celebration' sales, along with a special 'Bundle' sale. Below, we've included every single Xbox 360 and original Xbox game available over the next week, but be warned...
News Halo Dev Reveals The Painstaking Process Of Creating Video Game Screenshots
"All told, it took me a full day to create this one shot"
When we see screenshots of video games, we don't think of the time and effort that went into them all. However, this story about the inception of one Halo: Combat Evolved screenshot puts things into perspective. As shared by Joseph Staten, the head of creative on Halo Infinite and director...
News Xbox Actually Yeeted A Real Life Car From The Sky To Promote Forza Horizon 5
No joke
We've seen some crazy marketing stunts in our time, but this one just takes the biscuit. To celebrate the launch of Forza Horizon 5, the Xbox team took it upon themselves to genuinely drop a car from the sky and then take it for a spin. If you're unaware, the opening of Forza Horizon 5 has you dropping out of various planes in an assortment...
Deals 250+ Games Included In This Week's Xbox Sales (November 9-16)
Including a massive Bundle Sale
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! It's another busy selection of offers this week, with the usual Deals with Gold and Spotlight sales being complemented by ID@Xbox and Disney sales, along with a special 'Bundle' sale. We've rounded up some of the most notable current deals below, and Xbox's Major Nelson...
News New Halo Infinite Baddie Is 'The Creepiest, Most Disturbing Character That’s Been In Halo'
That's a no from us
Revealed as part of IGN's ongoing coverage of Halo Infinite, more details have been dropped about a certain character known as Jega 'Rdomani, a Spartan Killer determined to end Master Chief. Speaking to IGN, associate creative director Paul Crocker explained Jega's place in the world. While the previously seen alien race known...
News Surprise, Dicey Dungeons Is Hitting Xbox Game Pass Later This Week
A dungeon crawler with a twist
It's always nice to get a surprise Xbox Game Pass announcement! Dicey Dungeons is heading to the service on November 11th. If you're unsure as to what Dicey Dungeons is, don't worry, we've got you covered. It's described as a "fast-paced deckbuilding roguelike" where you play as a giant walk dice. You can control...
Monday8th Nov 2021
Rumour Xbox Fans Will 'Definitely' Want To Watch The 20th Anniversary Show
Major announcement incoming?
Update: For the record, Xbox exec Aaron Greenberg has warned that next week's Xbox Anniversary Celebration show "isn't designed as a news beat or for any game reveals". Here's what he had to say on Twitter: "Note this is a celebration stream the team has put together for our 20th Anniversary, so not designed as a news...
Feature These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (November 8-12)
GTA, Forza, Skyrim and much more!
Can the game releases just slow down for a little bit? Evidently not, as this week is looking to be another huge one with numerous big titles on the way. Not only do we have the official release of Forza Horizon 5, but we also have the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definit
News Scorn Delayed To 2022, Fans Criticise 'Hostile' Update From Developer
"The tone of this is absolutely horrendous"
Update: Ebb Software's CEO, Ljubomir Peklar, has come forward on Kickstarter and apologised for the "hostile tone" of the original post. Peklar added that it should "not be how we should express ideas or plans to people that help us out" and that the team "may be tired, confused and frustrated at our own...
News Fable Has Been In Development For (At Least) Four Years, Reveals Engineer
"So excited for this game"
The teams at Xbox Game Studios and Playground Games are understandably remaining fairly silent on the progress of Fable right now, but thanks to a lead engineer at the latter, we know that it's been in development for at least four years. Tom Gaulton took to Twitter last week to commemorate four years of working on the...
News Even More GTA Trilogy Remaster Screenshots Have Appeared Online
Not long to go!
While Rockstar Games seems adamant it doesn't want to show any pre-release footage of Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition, the studio is being very generous on the screenshots front. A fresh batch of images have been shared by GTANet - a few more than what was
News Here Are The Release Times For Forza Horizon 5 On Xbox Game Pass
We're fast approaching the start line
We're almost there, folks! Forza Horizon 5 will officially be launching with Xbox Game Pass this Tuesday, November 9th, and the good news is that you won't be waiting around all day to start playing. As you can see from the image above, the release time for Forza Horizon 5 is "midnight for your countries most...
News Kill It With Fire On Xbox Game Pass Is Perfect For Achievement Hunters
Grab some quick easy cheevies
Kill It With Fire dropped onto Xbox Game Pass last week, and while it's got lost in the wave of bigger upcoming releases such as Forza Horizon 5 and GTA: San Andreas, it's certainly not one to be missed - especially for any achievement hunters out there. The basic premise of Kill It With Fire sees you wiping out...
News Unpacking Is Impressing A Lot Of Xbox Game Pass Players
"I can't say enough great things about it"
Unpacking was a brand-new release on Xbox Game Pass last week, and while it hasn't exactly caught fire with the masses, those who have checked it out seem to be loving what they're playing. On the outside, the premise of Unpacking seems fairly straightforward - you unbox packages and place your items into...
News Elden Ring Graphics And Performance Mode Details On Xbox Revealed
Which will you choose?
Bandai Namco has dropped some juicy details on Elden Ring, namely its specs across all Xbox systems, including the confirmation of ray tracing. In a handy table on Bandai Namco's support site, Xbox One, Xbox One X, Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X all have their specific resolution and framerates confirmed. While ray tracing...
News Metal Gear Solid HD: 2 & 3 Is Temporarily Being Removed From Sale On Xbox
No word on when it'll return
In a strange turn of events, Konami has announced it is temporarily removing Metal Gear Solid: HD Edition 2 & 3 from digital storefronts while it looks at renewing licenses for "select historical archive footage used in-game". The announcement was made on Konami's official site which confirmed both titles will be...
News Forza Horizon 5 Early Access Surpasses One Million Players
It's off to the races
Forza Horizon 5 may not be officially launching until this Tuesday with Xbox Game Pass, but over one million players appear to have already dived into the early access edition of the game with the Premium Edition bundle. Following an immensely positive reception with its reviews, it seems players just can't wait until November...
News Back 4 Blood Content Roadmap Includes Solo Progression, New Co-Op Mode & Lots More
"Cleaners, the future is lookin' bright!"
We're now a month removed from the release of Back 4 Blood on Xbox Game Pass, and it's gone down incredibly well. Back in late October, the Left 4 Dead spiritual successor was already celebrating over six million players. Now, the team has turned its attention towards the content roadmap for the game, which...
News BioWare Celebrates 'N7 Day' With Artwork Of The Next Mass Effect
Take a closer look...
BioWare has just celebrated N7 Day - it's now been almost 14 years since Commander Shepard first boarded the Normandy. To mark this special occasion, the official Mass Effect Twitter account has shared some artwork from the team working on the "next" Mass Effect. The developer is even encouraging fans to download the higher...
News Football Manager 2022 Xbox Edition Looks Set To Launch Slightly Early With Game Pass
Update: It's now live!
Update: Football Manager 2022 for PC and Xbox is now available with Game Pass. Enjoy! Original story: We've got good news! Football Manager 2022 Xbox Edition's Game Pass release time is currently set for 8pm GMT according to the Microsoft Store, which suggests it'll be availabl
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