News Bethesda Announces Six 'Top-Requested' Features Coming Soon To Starfield
"Expect a regular interval of updates"
Guide Starfield Console Mod Support: Are Mods Coming To Xbox?
Making your own modifications
News Starfield Update 1.7.29 Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
"Targeted at the few top issues we're seeing"
News - 2023, Week 37
Saturday16th Sep 2023
News Seven Games Are Confirmed For Xbox Game Pass In October So Far
Update: Make that eight!
Update (Tue 19th Sep, 2023): We've already got another to add to this list in the form of Gotham Knights! <related ids="155659"> Original story (Sat 16th Sep, 2023): We're only midway through September, but we're already looking ahead to October 2023 on Xbox Game Pass as well! Forza Motorsport is the big one,...
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (September 18-22)
Including some major Game Pass titles!
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for September 18-22! Next week is dominated by the release of Mortal Kombat 1 along with three major Game Pass titles in Lies of P, Party Animals and Payday 3
Pick One Which Is The Best Bethesda Game Studios RPG?
Is Starfield now #1?
It's time for another round of Pick One! This week, with Starfield now having been out for a little while on Xbox Game Pass, we're interested to know if you think it's knocked any other BGS games off the #1 spot! There's obviously a lot of competition here in the form of Skyrim, Oblivion
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 16-17)
It's The Crew Motorfest for us!
Welcome to the weekend! We've got plenty of good stuff to enjoy on Xbox over the next few days including some new Xbox Game Pass releases, a variety of Free Play Days titles and a Crew Motorfest free weekend, lots of
Friday15th Sep 2023
News Square Enix Gives Hope To Xbox Fans With Short 'FF7 Rebirth' Exclusivity Window
Is it FINALLY almost time for FF7 on Xbox?
Alright, so we know we've been talking about Final Fantasy 7 Remake for years now without any sign of it arriving on Xbox, but perhaps this time things will be different?! Yesterday, as part of the PlayStation State of Play event for September 2023, it was revealed that
Gallery Here's A Closer Look At The New & Old Graphics In Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered
Which you can switch between at will!
Yesterday brought us the surprise announcement of Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered as part of the September 2023 Nintendo Direct, and we've since learned that it'll also be coming to Xbox when it launches on February 14th, 2024. <related ids="155464"> One of the features that's included with the collection is...
News Xbox Game Pass Hit 30 Million Subscribers Prior To 'Core' Tier Launch
Update: 30M figure quietly removed
(Update - 15:00): The Xbox exec has now removed the Xbox Game Pass figure from their LinkedIn profile (that was quick!), so it's worth taking this "30 million members" quote with a pinch of salt for now. (Original Story - 14:50): Xbox Game Pass has been growing each year since its first introduction in 2017, and...
News Phil Spencer On Tokyo Game Show 2023: 'The Future For Xbox In Japan Is Bright'
Tune into the TGS Xbox showcase next week!
Ahead of next week's Tokyo Game Show 2023 livestream, Xbox boss Phil Spencer has shared a welcoming message to fans in the region, and those watching around the world at home. Phil reminds us all that "the future for Xbox in Japan is bright", hinting that fans of Japanese titles have lots to look forward...
Reminder Nine Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass Today (September 15)
Including some big names
It's that time again, folks! We've got nine games leaving Xbox Game Pass by the end of today, including some pretty big departures with the likes of Metal: Hellsinger, Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony, Sid Meier's Civilization 6 and more exiting the service. Here's what's leaving Xbox Game Pass on September 15th, 2
Talking Point Xbox Live Gold Members, Are You Happy With The Game Pass Core Launch Titles?
The full 36-game list has been revealed
So, Xbox Live Gold is officially dead and in its place comes Xbox Game Pass Core - a brand-new subscription tier launched yesterday by Microsoft. While the retirement of XBL means that Games with Gold has now wrapped up, Game Pass Core is here
News Forza Motorsport's New 'Blind Drive Assist' Seems Seriously Impressive
"The thrill of that win was so cool"
You may have heard at this point about something called "Blind Drive Assist" in the new Forza Motorsport that's coming out in October 2023 on Xbox Game Pass, and it's been getting even more attention recently courtesy of a new video. That video was put together by blind gamer Steve Saylor, who documented the pro
Hands On Assassin's Creed Mirage Is An Enjoyable Return To The Series' Roots
We spent multiple hours with Ubisoft's latest AC title
Assassin's Creed Mirage is shaping up to be a bit of a throwback to the series' origins when it launches later this year, with more of a focus on tight, stealthy gameplay - and plenty of assassinations of course. Ahead of the game's upcoming launch, we played a good few hours of Mirage (more...
Guide Lies of P: How To Use Boss Ergo, Trade Boss Ergo, Find The Treasure Hunter
Release the hounds
Lies of P takes quite a few cues from the likes of Dark Souls and Bloodborne, and one of these is its special boss souls or "Ergo" which can be either consumed for lots of Ergo or traded in for unique and powerful weapons and amulets. But how and where do you trade in Boss Ergo? Let's take a look. Lies of P: How To Use Boss...
Guide Lies of P: King's Flame, Fuoco Boss Guide
Factory Face-off
Lies of P's third big boss is where things really start to get a bit tougher. King's Flame, Fuoco can be a real roadblock if you don't approach it properly, so let's take a look at how to deal with this fiery menace. Lies of P: King's Flame, Fuoco Boss Guide: You'll encounter King's Flame right at the end of Venigni's factory...
Guide Lies of P: How To Upgrade Weapons, Alter Handles, Assemble Weapons
Eugenie the genie
How do you upgrade, assemble and alter weapons in Lies of P? Once you reach Hotel Krat, the game's hub area where you can also level up, you'll have the option to upgrade and make changes to your weapons. Let's take a look at how this works. Lies of P: How To Upgrade Weapons, Alter Handles, Assemble Weapons: Upgrade...
Guide Lies of P: How To Purchase Moonstones, Where To Buy Upgrade Materials
Vendor bender
If you want to upgrade your weapons in Lies of P, you're going to need plenty of Ergo and plenty of various types of Moonstone. Moonstones can be found in and around the world, so make sure to search every corner and roll through every barrel. However, at a certain point, they'll also become available to buy, so let's take a look at...
News Tales Of Arise Is Getting A Brand-New Expansion, Two Years After Its Xbox Launch
Beyond the Dawn is coming
PlayStation's recent State of Play event brought us a few Xbox-related announcements, and one of them is a big win for Tales of Arise fans! More than two years after the game's launch, Bandai Namco has announced the 'Beyond the Dawn' expansion; arriving in November 2023. This ain't no tiny DLC pack either - Beyond the Dawn...
Guide Lies of P: How To Level Up
Getting stronger
How do you level up in Lies of P? In order to make your character stronger you'll need to collect and then spend the game's souls equivalent, Ergo. But where do you swap Ergo for power? Let's take a look. Lies of P: How To Level Up: To level up in Lies of P, you'll need to make your way through the game until you reach Hotel...
Guide Lies of P: Scrapped Watchman Boss Guide
How to defeat the Scrapped Watchman
Lies of P's second boss battle proper, Scrapped Watchman is another fairly tough opponent who brings electricity to the party, making for a battle that can end quickly if you rush it. Let's take a look at how to beat the Scrapped Watchman. Lies of P: Scrapped Watchman Boss Guide: First things first, the most...
Guide Lies of P: Parade Master Boss Guide
How to beat the very first boss in the game
The Parade Master is the very first boss you're going to run into in Lies of P, heck he arrives before the game's opening credits do. That's not to say he's easy though, in fact he can prove to be a right pain if you go mincing into battle without a strategy. Let's check out how to bypass this behemoth...
Guide Lies of P: Mad Donkey Boss Guide
We're all braying you get through this
The Mad Donkey in Lies of P is a miniboss of sorts that you'll encounter as you set out to meet up with Geppetto. This is a fairly straightforward encounter, and one you'll need to engage in as our furry foe is blocking the path across a bridge leading to...well...the rest of the game. Let's take a look at how...
Thursday14th Sep 2023
News Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (September 14)
Dive into some fresh Game Pass additions!
As of today we have two more titles to jump into on Xbox Game Pass, folks! Solar Ash makes its Xbox debut on Game Pass in a few hours' time, while an updated version of indie hit Spiritfarer has also been added to the library. Here's a quick breakdown of your latest additions to Xbox Game Pass: Solar Ash...
Guide Starfield: How To Build An Outpost, Best Outpost Skills, Best Outpost Locations
Home sweet homes
At some point during your adventures in Starfield you're likely gonna want to build yourself an outpost. It may not seem like the most exciting thing, we avoided it for as long as we possibly could, but the fact is Outposts are incredibly useful for a host of reasons. Let's take a look at how they work and where we reckon is best to...
News Multiple Xbox Games Are Reduced By 90% This Week (September 12-19)
Grab Marvel's Avengers while you can!
Looking for some cheap Xbox games in this week's Xbox sales from September 12th to 19th? As usual, we've got plenty of titles that have been discounted by 90% including the likes of Injustice 2, various LEGO games, Mad Max, Nickelodeon Kart Racers and much more! It's also your chance to pick up
News Lies Of P Release Date, Release Times & Download Size On Xbox Game Pass
Launch has almost arrived!
Lies of P is your next big Xbox Game Pass title, and its release is right around the corner! So, we've put together a helpful guide showcasing exactly when you can play this upcoming soulslike, and how much space it'll take up on your Xbox console. Lies Of P Release Date Xbox Game Pass: The Xbox Game Pass version of...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (September 14-17)
Included with Xbox Game Pass Core and Game Pass Ultimate
Xbox Free Play Days returns for the coming weekend! We have two titles to get stuck into this week, with an expansion pack also included with EA's participation - in the form of The Sims 4 and its Cats & Dogs expansion. Here are your Xbox Free Play Days titles for September 14 through...
News Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered Arrives On Xbox In February 2024
"Lara Croft’s Original Adventures, Lovingly Restored"
Today's Nintendo Direct treated us to the announcement of a new Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered collection that's also now been confirmed as coming to Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on February 14th, 2024. This collection of the three games will feature "upgraded graphics" with the...
Roundup All The Xbox Reveals From September 2023's State Of Play Event
From Resident Evil to Tales of Arise!
Today's PlayStation State of Play event for September 2023 actually treated us to a selection of Xbox related news for a handful of different titles! From Resident Evil 4 to Tales of Arise, there's plenty of great stuff here. <related ids="155507"> Let's jump right into it - here are all the Xbox reveals...
News Here's What The Critics Think Of Mortal Kombat 1 So Far
The first reviews are in
It's been a busy month in gaming so far, and now to add to the excitement, we've got the early access launch of Mortal Kombat 1 on Xbox Series X|S. Firstly, you can expect our Pure Xbox review of Mortal Kombat 1 before the full release on 19th September. In the meantime, here's a round up of what other outlets are saying so...
News The Crew Motorfest Free Trial Weekend Now Live On Xbox
A generous day one offering from Ubisoft
The Crew Motorfest is now out for all players, and a very nice introductory offer from Ubisoft has accompanied the standard edition launch. All players across Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S can go hands-on with the game for absolutely free, for a limited time. That free trial period is now live and runs from...
News Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Performance Patch Leads To Impressive Results On Xbox Series X
"There definitely is that slight advantage to the Series X"
Just over a week ago developer Respawn Entertainment delivered a huge Star Wars Jedi: Survivor patch that completely re-engineered the game's performance mode - and it seems to have worked wonders. Outlet IGN has given the new version of Jedi: Survivor a thorough test on Xbox Series X and...
News New Games Announced For Xbox Following September 2023's Nintendo Direct
Including Tomb Raider and Contra!
It's been a big day over at our sister site Nintendo Life with the arrival of a special September 2023 Nintendo Direct, and as usual the event included a bunch of games that are also coming to Xbox! Arguably the highlight of these is a new remastered collection for Tomb Raider 1-3! <related ids="155464">...
Video Here's 17 Minutes Of Gameplay From Free-To-Play Xbox Shooter 'The First Descendant'
Open beta begins next week!
Last month we finally got some fresh news on The First Descendant, with an open beta now dropping next week on Xbox ahead of the game's full free-to-play launch. And now, on the eve of said beta, Nexon ha
News Resident Evil 4: Separate Ways DLC Hits Xbox Series X|S Next Week
A 10/10 remake gets even better!
As if Resident Evil 4 wasn't already incredible enough, we're getting new content next week! Capcom has announced that the Separate Ways DLC as well as a Mercenaries update will arrive on September 21st, 2023. For those who aren't aware, Separate Ways was included in most releases of the original Resident Evil 4 as...
News Next Week Marks The Launch Of 'Update 2.0' For Cyberpunk 2077 On Xbox Series X|S
"The moment you've been waiting for"
We've got a date for Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.0! The big new patch arrives for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S (as well as PS5 and PC) on Thursday, September 21st - just a few days before the Phantom Liberty expansion releases. We haven't yet got any patch notes for Update 2.0, but rest assured it's going be...
News 'Immortals Of Aveum' Studio Announces Layoffs For 45% Of Staff
"This was a painfully difficult, but necessary decision"
We've got some sad news to share today, as the CEO of Ascendant Studios (which recently released Immortals of Aveum in partnership with EA) has announced that around 45% of the team has been laid off. Taking to Twitter, CEO Bret Robbins described the move as a "painfully difficult, but...
News Free(ish!) Co-Op Puzzler 'We Were Here Expeditions: The FriendShip' Now Live On Xbox
Shadow drop alert!
Anyone for a free-ish co-op game?! We Were Here Expeditions: The FriendShip has been announced today as a brand-new release in the long-running "We Were Here" franchise, and it's free to play for ten hours as part of a trial on Xbox. The whole game only takes a couple of hours to complete, so there's plenty of time to enjoy it!...
Wednesday13th Sep 2023
News Bethesda Announces Six 'Top-Requested' Features Coming Soon To Starfield
"Expect a regular interval of updates"
Bethesda has announced today that a variety of features will be coming to Starfield across Xbox and PC as part of a "regular interval of updates", including some pretty big ones targeting the likes of HDR and DLSS. "This is a game we’ll be supporting for years and years to come, so please keep all the...
News Starfield Puddle 'Glitch' Allows You To Make Unlimited Money On Xbox & PC
All that from one puddle?!
There's a big topic doing the rounds in the Starfield community at the moment and it concerns... a puddle. Yes, players have discovered a way to use an in-game puddle to access the entire inventory of a store, meaning you can loot it all without any cost or negative implications whatsoever - and then you can do it again...
News Starfield Update 1.7.29 Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
"Targeted at the few top issues we're seeing"
You may have noticed that a new Starfield update just dropped on Xbox and PC! This is update 1.7.29, and it's only around a couple of GBs in size. The focus for this update is on improving stability and fixing a few quests. "This first update is a small hotfix targeted at the few top issues were are...
News Xbox Reveals Full List Of 36 Games Included With Game Pass Core
Available from Thursday this week!
In case you'd forgotten, Xbox Game Pass Core launches this week! This is the new version of Game Pass that's replacing Xbox Live Gold (for the same price), meaning all Gold members will switch to it on Thursday, September 14th. And now Xbox has revealed the full list of 36 games included with Game Pass Core on day...
News Unity Responds To Major Concerns About New 'Runtime Fees' And Xbox Game Pass Titles
"Stop it. WTF?"
Yesterday, the team behind the development tool "Unity" conjured up a lot of backlash after announcing plans to introduce a new "Runtime Fee" on January 1, 2024 which would charge for reaching a certain minimum revenue threshold in the past 12 months and a minimum lifetime install count - anywhere from $0.01 to $0.20 per-install...
News Here's What The Critics Are Saying About 'Lies Of P' On Xbox Game Pass
The first reviews are in
Lies of P is one of the most highly anticipated Xbox Game Pass releases of September 2023, and it's finally almost here! The hard-as-nails soulslike arrives on the service at launch on Tuesday, September 19th. Ahead of that date, the reviews have been going live across the web today, including here at Pure Xbox where we...
News Xbox Owners Are Getting Incredible 'Just For You' Deals This Week, Up To 97% Off
Unbelievable discounts for some amazing games!
The special Xbox "Just For You" discounts are back again this week, and it seems they're exclusive to Ubisoft games! Xbox fans have been taking to social media to share some of the deals they've been spotting over the past 24 hours. It seems the most common deals are for Assassin's Creed Origins,...
Review Lies Of P (Xbox) - Dystopian Pinocchio Slashes And Stabs His Way Onto The Best Soulslikes
We're telling the truth
FromSoftware games - especially Bloodborne and the Dark Souls series - are typically hard-as-nails, punishing experiences set amidst Gothic architecture with light horror elements and H.P. Lovecraft-inspired monstrosities for enemies. Non-FromSoft games in the genre often forego everything bar the difficulty, such as the Star...
News Starfield Has Given Xbox Series X|S Sales A Huge Boost In The UK
The best performing week of 2023 so far
Some fresh data is coming out of the UK at the moment that suggests Starfield has had a huge impact on Xbox Series X|S sales already. According to gamesindustry.biz, UK sales of Xbox Series X and S jumped up 73% in the week ending September 2nd - when Starfield was becoming available via early access. This...
News Starfield Could Have Had Fallout's Version Of Earth
Todd Howard: "We talked about it"
Starfield has thousands of planets and worlds to explore, and if you didn't already know - Earth is one of them. While we'll refrain from any further spoilers, there was actually a point in the space RPG's development where the Fallout version of Earth was considered. Speaking to The Washington Post, director Todd...
Talking Point Xbox Fans, How Do You Find Time For All These Amazing 2023 Games?
There's too much to play and too little time!
What an incredible year it's been for our hobby in 2023 so far. We've seen amazing releases across Xbox and beyond over the past few months including the likes of Starfield, Resident Evil 4, Hogwarts Legacy, Baldur's Gate 3,
Deals All 70+ Backwards Compatible Games In This Week's Xbox Sales (September 12-19)
Including a massive Call of Duty sale!
There are loads of Xbox backwards compatible games from the OG Xbox and Xbox 360 eras on sale this week, folks! Not only do we have the biggest Call of Duty sale in franchise history that contains plenty of Xbox 360 titles, but there's lots to pick from elsewhere across various other publisher sales and...
News Crash Team Rumble Season 2 Crash-Lands On Xbox With All New Co-Op Mode
Party mode is here!
Crash Team Rumble Season 2 is now live following the game's launch earlier this summer, and a new four-player party mode is the headlining feature for the game's second season. 'Party Mode' lets players "take a breather from competitive matches" with its five distinct mini-game rounds that have more of a co-operative flair...
Tuesday12th Sep 2023
News Forza Motorsport Launches With Three Performance Modes On Xbox Series X
Here's what each mode will do
(Update - 17:30PM): Thanks to a brand-new Digital Foundry breakdown, we now have all the details for the Xbox Series S version of Forza Motorsport as well. We'll drop a link to that story just below, and you can carry on reading for all the Xbox Series X information! <related ids="155316"> (Original Story -...
Guide The Crew Motorfest: Full Car List
All 500+ vehicles at launch
The Crew Motorfest has tons of vehicles available at launch across multiple categories, with Ubisoft building on the existing lineup from The Crew 2. There are 500+ vehicles in total, and if you want to scour the list, then you've come to the right place. <related ids="155259"> Here's every vehicle available in...
Guide Starfield: The 10 Coolest Things We've Found So Far
Space, the final fro...oh look over there!
Starfield is an enormous RPG that's stuffed to the intergalactic gills full of planets to explore, enemy camps to raid, huge spaceships to steal and magic powers to discover and wield. There's plenty to be getting on with, is what we're trying to say, and there's also lots of very cool little references and...
News New Starfield Test Suggests It Could Run At 40-60FPS On Xbox Series X
"Most of the time we're beyond 40FPS"
The tech wizards over at Digital Foundry have been trying to answer the question of whether Starfield could run at 60FPS on Xbox Series X, and the answer isn't simple - but it does give us hope for the future! In order to test this, the team put together "the actual Xbox Series X CPU via the AMD 4800S Desktop...
News Football Manager 2024 Kicks Off With Xbox Game Pass This November
And you can bring your save over from FM23!
Another year, another Football Manager on Xbox Game Pass! Football Manager 2024 will officially launch as part of the service for Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and PC on November 6th, 2023. This marks the final version of Football Manager before the series will undergo one of the biggest revamps...
Guide Starfield: Digipick Guide - How To Pick Locks, Where To Find Digipicks
Digital deviance
Bethesda has finally moved on from the good old tumbler and pin locks that have been a mainstay in their RPGs for a long time in favour of fancy new digilocks in Starfield. If you're having trouble getting used to this new way of nicking lots of sweet gear and opening up locked doors, we've got a quick guide for you. Starfield:...
Guide The Crew Motorfest: Frame Rate Options On Xbox Series X And S
Here are all the Xbox details
The Crew Motorfest launches this week on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One - including via a Ubisoft Plus subscription if you'd like to access the game that way. Each console has a slightly different performance profile, so here's how things are shaping up with The Crew Motorfest on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series...
News Forza Motorsport Hits 60FPS On Xbox Series S, Misses Out On Some Ray Tracing Features
Here are the full Series S specs
Thanks to a new deep-dive tech video from the folks over at Digital Foundry, we now know a bit more about the technicalities of Forza Motorsport running on Xbox Series S - following news on its Xbox Series X counterpart earlier today. While Xbox Series X manages on-track ray tracing in most of its visual modes, Xbox...
News Call Of Duty's Biggest Ever Xbox Sale Is Now Live, 40+ Deals Included
Celebrating its 20th anniversary
Call of Duty fans, this is your moment! Xbox is hosting the biggest ever Call of Duty sale in its history this week to celebrate the franchise's 20th anniversary, with over 40 deals included across many classic CoD titles. Unsurprisingly, this includes a bunch of the popular Xbox 360 games as well as more modern...
Deals Over 800 Xbox Games Are On Sale This Week (September 12-19)
You do spoil us, Microsoft
It's time for another roundup of Xbox deals! Altogether, we've got 800+ games on offer over the next few days, spread across Deals with Gold, Spotlight, Fan Favourites, Critically Acclaimed, Publisher Spotlight and Call of Duty sales. Speaking of the latter, it's the biggest Call of Duty sale in Xbox history! Here's a...
News Xbox's Latest Controller Design Goes All Spiritual With An 'Astral Purple' Theme
Another one for the collection?
Microsoft has announced the latest Xbox controller being added to the lineup - this one taking shape as an 'Astral Purple' design. It'll cost you £59.99 / $64.99 to add to your collection, and the team's latest accessory hits the market on September 19th. This is a more basic design overall, with the colour choice...
News 'XDefiant' Failed Certification Last Month, Ubisoft Explains Next Steps
"We have spent the last 3-4 weeks fixing those issues"
Ubisoft's upcoming free-to-play shooter XDefiant went through multiple rounds of testing earlier this year, and the full release is somewhat imminent on Xbox Series X and S. However, the team has recently run into some certification issues with Sony and Microsoft, which has ultimately delayed...
Guide Starfield: All Achievements List
All 50 achievements listed
Need a quick checklist of all achievements in Starfield? We've got you covered. From completing your very first mission to ranking yourself all the way up to level 100 and beyond, the following list includes every achievement in the game and how to complete it. Starfield: All Achievements List: A Legacy Forged –...
News The Next Mass Effect Could Drop Andromeda's Open World Elements
A new rumour suggests it's "going back to its classic format"
Although BioWare has eliminated 50 roles at the studio, it's assured fans the next Mass Effect game is still in good hands - with the game's lead Mike Gamble and his team continuing on with pre-production work. With this in mind, there's a recent rumour doing the rounds about the next...
Monday11th Sep 2023
Guide Starfield Console Mod Support: Are Mods Coming To Xbox?
Making your own modifications
Starfield is Bethesda Game Studios' latest open world RPG, so naturally, fans are going to want to know about mod support. Of course, on PC you can always turn to unofficial mods, but what about official Bethesda-supported mod tools, and what about Xbox mod support? Are Mods Coming To Starfield?: On PC, official...
News 'Xbox Mastercard' Launches This Month, A New Credit Card From Microsoft & Barclays
Rolling out to everyone in 2024 (US)
Microsoft has announced today that it has teamed with Barclays to create the "Xbox Mastercard", which is an all-new credit card that launches for Xbox Insiders on September 21st and everyone else (in the US) in 2024. This card, which is exclusive to the 50 United States, will allow users to earn points for Xbox...
Guide Starfield: All Powers, Best Powers, How To Unlock All Powers
Power Up!
Besides an absolute ton of guns and other weapons to pick up, and a massive skill tree to get busy unlocking, Starfield also gives players 24 powers to wield in battle. The game's powers begin to unlock a little ways into the game, and you'll need to do some travelling in order to get them all, but it's worth the hassle as there are some...
News Bethesda Is Looking Into 'Issues' With HDR Support In Starfield
"Our team is still investigating"
The technical makeup of Bethesda's Starfield has mostly been praised so far, well, aside from the lack of any sort of 60FPS option on console. However, users across Xbox and various different PC set
Guide Microsoft Rewards: Three Perfect Games For The Daily 'Play With Friends' Quest
And no, you don't need friends for it!
If you're a big fan of the Microsoft Rewards program on Xbox, you're probably well aware of the "Play with Friends on PC" daily quest for (at least) 100 points. This is one of the easiest ways to rack up a massive number of points throughout the month, and the best part is that you don't actually need to "play...
News No Man's Sky's 'Biggest Month In Years' Coincides With The Launch Of Starfield
We wonder why it's doing so well...
No Man's Sky is having its "biggest month in the last few years", says Hello Games founder Sean Murray, and we can't help but think that a certain Xbox exclusive may have played a part in the game's newfound success. Yes, of course, we're talking about Starfield, which launched its own space odyssey into orbit...
News Xbox Apparently 'Wants' To Overhaul Achievements, Someday
But it's "a matter of priorities and time"
For a number of years now Xbox fans have been curious about potential upgrades to the achievement system - most notably adding an equivalent to PlayStation's 'Platinum' trophies to further incentivize game completion. Well, we have a new update from gamescom 2023 thanks to Windows Central's Jez Corden, and...
News Forza Motorsport Receives High Praise In First Round Of 'Hands On' Previews
"This could be the racing game of this generation"
Today's the day for the first selection of Forza Motorsport previews! Various outlets have been getting hands-on with the new Xbox racer recently, and the good news is that nearly all of them have had very positive things to say so far. Here's a look at some Forza Motorsport impressions from across...
News Starfield Hits New Peak Player Count On Steam During Opening Weekend
Almost 100k more than our last check-in!
During early access, Starfield hit an impressive peak player count on Steam, especially considering that users had to shell out around $100 to play early on the platform. Since then, the game has of course arrived in its standard edition form, and it's now smashed that early access player count number...
News Xbox Boss Reiterates Platform Exclusives Will Be Determined On A 'Case-By-Case Basis'
"It's really about giving players choice"
Bethesda's brand-new space exploration RPG Starfield officially launched last week and it really is exclusive to Xbox and PC platforms - there's no definitely no sign of it ever coming to PlayStation or Nintendo. If this has got you wondering about the future of certain Xbox game releases going forward,...
News New Borderlands Collection Reaches #2 On Xbox Chart Thanks To Major Discount
"Get the complete Borderlands experience"
Borderlands fans, did you know there's a brand-new collection on Xbox? It's called Borderlands Collection: Pandora's Box, and at least according to the "Top Paid" Xbox chart, it seems to have been selling very well so far. The collection only launched for the first time back on September 1st, and it's...
News SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake Is Getting A Free Xbox Series X|S Upgrade
Aye-aye, Captain!
Are you ready, kids?! January's Xbox One release of SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake is officially getting a free upgrade for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on October 16th, 2023. Details on this upgrade are extremely limited at the moment — we don't know much about the Xbox Series X|S version at all just yet — but we...
News Stalker 2 Developer Suffers From Fire In New Prague Offices
"No anomaly, not even a "Burner", will make us stop in our pursuit of our final goal"
Ukrainian developer GSC Game World has had a tough couple of years to say the absolute least, and since fleeing its home nation the team has been working out of new offices in Prague, Czech Republic. Unfortunately, these offices suffered fire damage late last week...
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