News Four Games Are Confirmed For Xbox Game Pass In May 2025 So Far
An early look at what's ahead
News Two Xbox Game Pass Titles Are Available This Week To Finish Off April 2025
Microsoft's April lineup comes to a close
News Three Classic Activision Games Listed For Xbox Game Pass By Microsoft
A banner has appeared alongside each of them
Guide Xbox Game Pass: All Games Coming Soon In May 2025
All the confirmed reveals so far
News Oblivion Remastered Comparison Shows Difference Between Xbox Series X And Series S
Here's how both Xbox versions stack up
Guide Xbox Game Pass: All Games Coming Soon In April 2025
The latest confirmed (and rumoured) reveals
News - April, 2025
Wednesday30th Apr 2025
News Digital Foundry Praises Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, But Xbox Series S Is A 'Sore Point'
"Image quality is substantially worse than the Series X"
The good folks over at Digital Foundry have been deep diving into Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 following its incredibly successful Xbox Game Pass launch last week, and they've had some interesting things to say about the Xbox Series S version of this phenomenal game in particular. Digital...
Thursday1st May 2025
News Xbox Achieves Record-Breaking Results In Latest Earnings Report
Although hardware revenue declines by 6%
Microsoft has released its latest earnings report for the quarter that ended March 31st, 2025 today, and it's very much the same story as last time when it comes to Xbox revenue - content and services is up, but hardware is down. Specifically, Microsoft says that Xbox content and services revenue has grown...
Wednesday30th Apr 2025
News Two Xbox Games Are Shutting Down Their Servers In May 2025
Both of them free-to-play titles
It's always around the start of the month that we bring you some upcoming server closures, and as things stand, we know of two Xbox games that are shutting down their servers in May 2025. The first of these is MultiVersus, which was announced back in January to be shutting down on May 30th. This game will still...
News Project Motor Racing Aims To Rival Forza Motorsport On Xbox This Year
From devs behind the Project CARS series
If you've been looking for a new racing game to rival Forza Motorsport, we might have one in the form of Project Motor Racing, which is officially heading to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S at some point later this year. Project Motor Racing is being developed by a new team at Straight4 Studios, made up of...
Review 8BitDo's Retro 87 Keyboard & Retro R8 Mouse Nail The Original Xbox Vibe
But do they work with your console?
Now, you'll most likely have seen the 8BitDo Retro range of keyboards doing the rounds over the past few months, as the company has been pumping out fantastic variations on the core mechanical board that take in the likes of Nintendo, the Commodore 64 and, in this case, the original Xbox console in all of its...
News Xbox's Latest Shadow Drop Was A Problem For Us, Says Indie Publisher
"Feel the pain for our team"
Last week, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered made its debut on Xbox and PC after getting a surprise launch (otherwise known as a "shadow drop") following heavy rumours in the weeks prior. Unfortunately, this affected multiple indie teams who had already decided to launch their Xbox games around that date,...
News Evil Dead: The Game Gets Delisted Across Multiple Storefronts, Xbox To Follow
Update: Saber Interactive confirms it's intentional
We've got a not-so-groovy update about Evil Dead: The Game, which originally arrived on Xbox Series X|S in 2022. As highlighted on the game's subreddit, Evil Dead: The Game has been delisted across multiple storefronts, which has led to speculation Saber could be "preparing to pull the plug" on it...
Roundup PS5 Players Share Their First Impressions Of Forza Horizon 5
"This game is everything I ever wanted"
Yesterday was a big day for both Xbox and PlayStation - the day that Forza Horizon 5 officially launched on PS5 for everyone, following a brief period of early access for those who bought the more expensive versions. Early estimates suggest it's sold around 1 million copies on PS5 already, and we were keen to...
Thursday1st May 2025
News Microsoft CEO Announces 'Top Publisher' Milestone For Xbox Games On PS5
As Xbox titles reach over 500 million monthly active users
As mentioned elsewhere on Pure Xbox, Microsoft has announced its latest earnings report today for the quarter that ended March 31st, and the company has revealed some record-breaking results for the Xbox brand in the process. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella took part in an earnings call...
Wednesday30th Apr 2025
Talking Point Xbox Fans, How Do You Find Time For All These Amazing 2025 Games?
There's so much good stuff to juggle right now
So, I was having a look around in the Pure Xbox archives today and discovered a Talking Point from a couple of years ago where we asked how everyone was able to find the time for all of those amazing 2023 games. Considering how incredible April 2025 has been, particularly on Xbox Game Pass, I feel like...
News Fortnite Prepares For 'Biggest Star Wars Collaboration Ever' On Xbox This Weekend
Including an exclusive TV show premiere
If you've been following the news in the world of Fortnite, you may well know that Fortnite: GALACTIC BATTLE is set to begin on Friday, May 2nd - and it marks the biggest Star Wars collaboration ever in Fortnite history. This is a Star Wars themed season that will feature new content and gameplay every week,...
News Randy Pitchford Shuts Down Claims That GTA 6 Is Affecting Borderlands 4
"Shipping early is 100% the result of confidence in the game"
Yesterday, it was announced that Borderlands 4 would be moving its release date up by a few weeks to September 12th of 2025, and this promoted quite a lot of speculation that GTA 6 might have caused the shift in date. Today, however, Gearbox Software CEO Randy Pitchford has taken to...
Tuesday29th Apr 2025
News Two Xbox Game Pass Titles Are Available This Week To Finish Off April 2025
Microsoft's April lineup comes to a close
Welcome to your latest Xbox Game Pass update - and the final one for April 2025! We have two more titles coming to the library this month; starting today with a new first-party title from Microsoft launching in Xbox Game Preview. So, let's take a look at today's brand-new addition, alongside our final drop...
Feature All New Xbox Games Coming Out In May 2025
Release dates for every May Xbox launch
Welcome to our roundup of all new Xbox games coming out in May 2025! Below, we've listed every Xbox game with an May 2025 release date, including all confirmed Xbox Game Pass titles for May 2025 so far. If you're interested in what other new Xbox games are scheduled for the rest of the year, we've got a big...
News Indie Dev Defends Xbox Game Pass As Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Sells Most On PS5
"It is very worth having your game on Game Pass"
It's no secret that Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has been doing very well for itself so far. On top of some incredible review scores, we just found out that the game has already sold one million copies in less than a week - even if the
News Xbox Golden Week Sale 2025 Now Live, 250+ Games Discounted
As if the Spring Sale wasn't enough!
We mentioned yesterday how the Xbox Spring Sale is coming to an end over the next couple of days, but that doesn't mean Microsoft is slowing down by any means, as we've got a brand-new Xbox Golden Week Sale 2025 now live! The Xbox Golden Week Sale includes just over 250 games in all, including some massive AAA...
News Two Big Betas Happening On Xbox In May 2025, Sign-Ups Still Live
You'll need to be quick though
We always try and bring you the most notable Alphas, Betas, Tech Tests and everything else along those lines when they crop up, but admittedly we're a little late with the one for ARC Raiders which begins tomorrow on Xbox Series X|S. However, there's still time to sign up for the ARC Raiders Xbox beta (otherwise known...
News Microsoft Rewards Adds Three Cheap Movies For Xbox Users To Redeem
But only in certain regions
A few months ago, we highlighted how Microsoft Rewards was practically giving away six big movies from the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit franchises, and we're kind of seeing the same thing with another bunch of movies this week. Admittedly the selection is not quite as plentiful this time around though, nor is it as...
News Far Cry 4 Getting Native 60FPS Patch On Xbox Series X|S & Game Pass
FPS Boost option now disabled
As we reminded you fine folks earlier today, Far Cry 4 is coming to Xbox Game Pass this week, and Ubisoft is seemingly preparing a native 60FPS patch for the game on Xbox Series X|S to coincide with its XGP arrival. A new Far Cry 4 patch has cropped up on PS5 that enables native 60FPS gameplay, and the Xbox Series X|S...
News EA Cuts Hundreds Of Jobs, Respawn Announces Two Cancelled Games
One was a Titanfall project
We've unfortunately got more news about job cuts to bring your way today, as a new report from Bloomberg is suggesting that around 300-400 jobs have been lost at EA, with around 100 of those being at Respawn Entertainment. Respawn has actually put out a statement confirming that two games have been cancelled internally,...
News Gearbox Announces New, Earlier Release Date For Borderlands 4 On Xbox
Surprise!
Maybe a little earlier than first intended, Gearbox's Randy Pitchford has announced that the team is moving the Borderlands 4 release date up by a few weeks. Yep, the upcoming sequel will now be launching for Xbox Series X|S on September 12th; a few weeks earlier than its previous late-September release date. We say a little earlier than...
Talking Point Has This Been The Best Month Ever For Xbox Game Pass?
Seriously, what an incredible month for XGP!
With today's final Xbox Game Pass update for April 2025, we're almost done talking about this month's new additions to the library - but not before we can wax lyrical about just how amazing April 2025 has been for Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass service. In fact, we think this could be the best month ever for
News Turtle Beach Adds Two New Budget Controllers To Its Xbox Lineup
The cheapest is just $29.99!
We've always enjoyed using Turtle Beach's range of Xbox controllers here at Pure Xbox, so we're interested to see two new versions hitting the market this May - and both of them are falling into the budget category as well. The cheapest of the two is called the Rematch™ Core Wired Controller, and it's retailing for...
News Oblivion's Remastered Team Is Taking Player Suggestions On Board
How would you improve the experience?
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered has already proven to be quite a success with over four million players checking it out at launch, and now the teams at Bethesda and Virtuos are apparently taking suggestions from the fanbase. If there is something you've stumbled across that doesn't seem right, or...
News Chinese RPG Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Gets July Release Date For Xbox Game Pass
A big summer release on XGP!
Last month, we learned that Chinese developer Leenzee was planning to bring its action-RPG to Xbox Game Pass this summer - and now we finally have a specific release date for Wuchang: Fallen Feathers on the XGP service. Yep, publisher 505 Games has announced that Wuchang will
Monday28th Apr 2025
News Digital Foundry Impressed With Oblivion Remastered, But Xbox Series S 'Takes A Hit'
"Series S sadly takes a hit in most aspects"
Over the weekend, the folks at Digital Foundry have been been going over Oblivion Remastered with a fine comb, including the most-recent Xbox version with that post-release patch applied. Generally sp
Rumour Xbox Working On Three Controller Prototypes, Including The Elite Series 3
"The Elite Series 3 exists"
It seems that Team Xbox is putting a focus on the next generation of Xbox controllers this year, and according to Windows Central's Jez Corden on the Xbox Two podcast, there are three controller prototypes in the works. Firstly, Corden says that the Xbox Elite Controller Series 3 does actually exist inside of Microsoft...
News Towerborne Release Times Revealed Ahead Of Xbox Game Pass Launch
The first-party Xbox game makes its console debut
In the midst of all the April excitement surrounding Xbox Game Pass, you may have forgotten that we have another Xbox first-party game landing on the service this week - and it's the former PC exclusive Towerborne! Yes, this is a side-scrolling action RPG developed by the team behind The Banner...
News Subscriptions Like Xbox Game Pass 'Not The Future Of Gaming', Says Analyst
Despite COD giving Game Pass a boost
There's been a long-running debate amongst gaming communities about subscription services and their sustainability within the industry, especially with the likes of Xbox Game Pass flatlining on console in recent years. Despite some growth over on PC and Cloud, the core XGP has definitely slowed down recently, and...
PSA These Six Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass This Week (April 30)
Your last chance to try them out!
We're into a fresh week of gaming goodness today, and with us fast approaching the end of the month here, we have another selection of Xbox Game Pass titles departing the service very soon. In total, six games will exit the library this Wednesday, April 30. Here's your full list of leavers for late April 2025:...
Random Xbox Owner Discovers Evidence Of Unreleased Far Cry Port
"I had to do a double take"
All the way back in the original Xbox generation, we never actually got a proper version of Far Cry 1 on the OG Xbox console. Instead, 2004's Far Cry Instincts was a different take on the game (it technically served as a remake), and we had to wait another 10 years for FC1 to arrive on Xbox 360 in the form of Far Cry...
News Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Is Reminding People Of This Classic Xbox 360 JRPG
It's on sale this week as well!
No offense to Oblivion Remastered which is fantastic in its own right, but it feels like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is an even more impressive story - a game that's unexpectedly established itself as an all-time classic overnight. Maybe I'm just biased because I think Expedition 33 is outstanding, but I'm not alone...
Talking Point What Have You Picked Up In The Xbox Spring Sale 2025?
We're into the final week of the promotion!
Just over a week ago now, Microsoft finally unleashed the Xbox Spring Sale 2025, and it's been a biggie - featuring more than 1,000 discounted games in total. There's a lot to choose from here, then, but the question is - have you grabbed anything in the spring sale so far? We tend to wait until towards...
News Two Xbox Game Pass Titles Reach Incredible Player Milestones During Launch Week
Last week was a busy one for the service
Last week, we ended up having a huge few days on Xbox Game Pass when Bethesda decided to join the Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 party with Oblivion Remastered - and the pair of brand-new releases have hit some huge player milestones in the time since. At the tail end of the week, we brought news that
News Xbox Studio Obsidian Explains Tweaks & Improvements To Gameplay In The Outer Worlds 2
"We've added a lot to the combat experience"
As part of IGN's ongoing coverage of The Outer Worlds 2 this month, Xbox studio Obsidian has been speaking to the outlet about its FPS gameplay mechanics in the upcoming sequel - and how the team has worked to tweak & improve those mechanics since the first Outer Worlds title. Studio members Rob...
Saturday26th Apr 2025
Guide Xbox Game Pass: All Games Coming Soon In May 2025
All the confirmed reveals so far
Looking for a complete list of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in May 2025? It can be pretty difficult to keep track of all the comings and goings in the world of Xbox Game Pass every month, so we've put together this handy guide to provide an overview of what's coming to Xbox Game Pass in May 2025. Here's a full...
Feature These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (April 28 - May 2)
Including four big Xbox Game Pass titles!
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for April 28 - May 2! We've got a bunch of cool releases on the way over the next few days including the popular free-to-play shooter FragPunk, while Xbox Game Pass is treating us to no less than four brand-new additions, including the Xbox first-party title Towerborne...
Poll What Score Would You Give Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 So Far?
Do you agree with the hype?
Brand-new turn-based RPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has been on Xbox Game Pass for a few days now, and following some absolutely incredible reviews from the press last week, we want to know how you're finding the game so far. Of course, it's unlikely that you'll have progressed all the way through this one yet,
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 26-27)
How about some Oblivion Remastered?
Welcome to the weekend! It's been an incredibly busy week on Xbox with the likes of Oblivion Remastered and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 dropping on Game Pass - so it's fair to say we've probably all got a list of things to jump into over the next few days. Here's what we're playing this weekend: Ben Kerry, Staff...
Friday25th Apr 2025
News Oblivion Remastered's First Update Is Now Live, But It's Causing Problems
Specifically on PC it seems
It's only been a few days since Bethesda released The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered on Xbox consoles and PC, and we've already got its first update today! Unfortunately, it's causing a few problems at first glance. It seems the PC version of Oblivion Remastered has made some adjustments to video settings that...
News 2025's Two Best-Reviewed Games Are Both Xbox Game Pass Titles
The top 10 list has changed dramatically this month
In my opinion piece here at Pure Xbox yesterday, I talked about how Xbox Game Pass is on a ridiculous hot streak right now, with all sorts of incredible titles launching "day one" into the service over the past few weeks alone. Don't just take my word for it though! Looking at the top 10...
Reaction Xbox's Third-Party Strategy Is Finally Making Sense To Me
Will it work out in the long term?
I think I had the same reaction that many Xbox fans did when it was revealed that the likes of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle and Forza Horizon 5 would be coming to PS5. Why are we losing our exclusives? Doesn't Xbox care about the potential harm to console sales? Is a third-party strategy really the best way...
Random New Xbox Game Accidentally Gets $500 Price Tag On The Microsoft Store
It's quietly been fixed now though
You know that we always round up all of next week's Xbox releases on a Saturday here at Pure Xbox, and we tend to prepare those on the Friday - so imagine my surprise when I spotted an upcoming Xbox release with a $500 price tag! The game in question is Golf Up, which was displaying a pre-order price of £419.99 /...
News Indiana Jones 'Selling Faster' On PS5 Than Xbox & Steam, Says Analysis
Further justifying the third-party strategy
I've been talking a bit on Pure Xbox today about Xbox's third-party strategy and how putting games on other platforms is finally making sense to me, and these latest estimates from Alinea Analytics seem to align with that as well. Basically, the analytics firm says that Indiana Jones and the Great Circle...
News Bethesda Partners Directly With PlayStation On Strange DOOM: The Dark Ages Trailer
What about Xbox players, ay?
So, this afternoon we've been treated to a brand-new DOOM: The Dark Ages trailer here, as Bethesda starts to ramp up its marketing efforts before next month's release. Normally, that'd be a fairly standard thing to happen, right? Well, you'd think so, until you actually watch the trailer through - and then things get a...
News Xbox Game Studios Publisher Sale Now Live On Steam, Up To 90% Off Select Titles
Including some newer releases
With lots of Xbox's catalogue now available on the PC platform Steam, we're always curious to see when Microsoft hosts sales over there - particularly to play bits and pieces from the portfolio on Steam Deck. And, to close out April, a big Xbox Game Studios sale has just gone live on the platform - including some of the...
Saturday26th Apr 2025
News Xbox's New Dynamic Background Is One Of The Coolest Yet
Say hello to the DOOM Slayer
Anyone up for another new dynamic background on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S? This latest dynamic background is for DOOM: The Dark Ages, and as you can see in the video below, the dynamic part is primarily focused around the lava in the background, although the DOOM Slayer's clothing also moves a bit as well...
Friday25th Apr 2025
News Ubisoft Provides Update On Offline Mode For Two 'The Crew' Titles
The first to come "before the end of 2025"
Last year, Ubisoft announced that following the delisting and shutdown of The Crew, it was planning to implement offline modes for The Crew 2 and The Crew Motorfest - so that fans can continue to enjoy these games beyond their end-of-life status. Today, the team has provided an update on this pair of...
"What a debut!"
The folks over at Sandfall Interactive are probably thrilled with how their new RPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has gone down so far - and now, a bunch of other big game devs have congratulated the studio on its "incredible launch". One of those devs is the team behind Final Fantasy VII - which, given the game's clear inspiration...
News Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Defies The Odds To Reach Impressive Sales Milestone
Overshadowed by Oblivion? No chance!
When Oblivion Remastered was shadow-dropped out of nowhere earlier this week, a lot of people's minds immediately went to Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and how that game was surely going to be impacted by such a huge new release. There were some who were suggesting it was going to be overlooked and pushed into the...
News Phasmophobia Passes 3 Million Console Sales, Try It For Free On Xbox
It's storming the charts!
Yesterday, you might have seen in our roundup of the best-selling Xbox Spring Sale games that Phasmophobia was almost topping the list, and that might come as a surprise to many people... but not the publisher of it! It's been announced this week that Phasmophobia has passed 3 million sales on Xbox Series X, Series S and...
Thursday24th Apr 2025
News Here's How Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Is Running On Xbox Series X And S
Two different setups in play
Earlier today, the eagerly-anticipated Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 went live on Xbox Game Pass, and lots of you fine folks will probably be jumping into this one over the next few days as a result. So, how is the game running on Xbox Series X and S right now? Do we have multiple performance modes to go at? Well, some...
Opinion Xbox Game Pass Is On A Ridiculous Hot Streak Right Now
Too many GOTY contenders, too little time
I don't know about you, but I've got nowhere near enough spare time to enjoy everything that Xbox Game Pass is dishing out at the moment. I'm still making my way through South of Midnight, and we've seen multiple Game of the Year contenders released on the service since then - it might be the hottest streak...
News These Are The Top-Selling Games In The Xbox Spring Sale 2025
The hottest deals right now
We're now a week into the Xbox Spring Sale 2025 (and longer for those who got access to the "Sneak Preview" version), which means now feels like a good time to see what's been selling the best on the Xbox Store so far. For this list, we've gone and looked at the "Top Paid" Xbox charts and picked out just the Xbox Spring...
Guide Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Top Tips & Tricks For Beginners
Live to fight another day
You'll already be well aware, we have no doubt, that Sandfall Interactive's stellar sci-fi RPG, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, has released today on Xbox Game Pass, and if you've checked out our 10/10 review, you'll know we're fairly excited about it. Now that the game is here, we thought we'd put together a quick guide of...
News Once Human Isn't On Xbox Yet, But It's Apparently In The Plans
"We are still working on it"
Over the past year, you may have come across a mega popular PC game known as One Human that first launched on PC back in July of 2024, and it's been going viral again this week thanks to its free-to-play release on mobile. Once Human is apparently planned for Xbox and PS5, with a console version part of the game's...
News RoboCop: Rogue City - Unfinished Business Blasts Onto Xbox In July 2025
Less than 3 months to go!
Following its surprise announcement last month, publisher Nacon has revealed RoboCop: Rogue City - Unfinished Business is officially coming to Xbox on July 17! The standalone title follows directly on from the original Robocop: Rogue City, and sees you infiltrating an OmniTower that's been invaded by a "group of highly...
News EA Announces Release Dates For College Football 26 & Madden NFL 26
"Make game day, every day."
We've officially got release dates for EA Sports College Football 26 and Madden NFL 26! College Football 26 will be releasing for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on July 10th, 2025, with early access beginning on July 7th, 2025. A free EA Play / Xbox Game Pass Ultimate trial will likely be available ahead of launch too...
News OG Oblivion Dev Not Sure Bethesda's 'Remaster' Title Actually Does It Justice
It's more like "Oblivion 2.0"
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is getting a lot of praise from fans and critics, and it seems even former Bethesda developers are impressed. Speaking to VideoGamer, the title's original senior game designer Bruce Nesmith, who left Bethesda during development of Starfield, has admitted he's not sure the...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (April 24-27)
Included with Xbox Game Pass
Xbox Free Play Days is officially here, and we have one very spooky effort leading the charge this week. SEGA's Alien: Isolation is the big inclusion this weekend - and it's a must-play horror experience if you've never tried it before! We've got three titles in total this week though, so here's your full Xbox Free Play...
News Twitch Streamer Rebuilds Xbox 360 'Blades' Dashboard From Scratch
With chat integration!
We all know how much fondness there is for the "Blades" era of the Xbox 360 - the iconic dashboard that was present for the early days of the console, and that unfortunately is no longer accessible unless you never updated your system. Team Xbox has repeatedly stated how the "Blades" dashboard isn't likely to return for...
News Frostpunk 2 Hits Xbox Game Pass In Summer 2025, New 'Frostpunk 1886' Game Also Announced
It's a good time to be a Frostpunk fan
We've been waiting a long time for Frostpunk 2 to jump from PC Game Pass to Xbox Game Pass, but it sounds like the wait is finally almost over, with 11 Bit Studios announcing a new release window as part of an updated roadmap. As of today (April 24th), Frostpunk 2's Xbox release date is now set for Summer...
News GOTY Contender Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Is Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (April 24)
Available right now!
It's a big day for Xbox Game Pass today, folks! Hot on the heels of Bethesda's Oblivion Remastered shadow drop, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 heads to the service - an original turn-based RPG that's been getting some incredible reviews and ratings across
News Remedy Sets June Release Date For FBC: Firebreak On Xbox Game Pass
The new three-player co-op FPS
We've been keeping a very close eye on Remedy's three-player co-op shooter FBC: Firebreak for a while, so it's fantastic to see that it's received a release date for Xbox Game Pass today - and one that's not very far away at all! FBC: Firebreak will officially release on June 17th, 2025 at a price of £32.99 / $39.99...
Wednesday23rd Apr 2025
Guide Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Release Date & Release Times On Xbox Game Pass
Here's when you can start playing
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is the latest huge addition to Xbox Game Pass in 2025, and it's a game that's been highly-anticipated for a long time now - it was even featured in Xbox's big Developer Direct showcase earlier this year. Xbox clearly knew this was something special, as Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has
Review Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (Xbox) - A Sublime Debut And One Of The Freshest RPGs In Ages
Final Fancily
I'm coming in a little bit late on this review because Bethesda decided to drop good old Oblivion in a fancy new outfit right before embargo, so forgive me! However, and continuing with the Bethesda link as a lazy-ish way to kickstart this review, it's lucky for the masters at Sandfall Interactive that their brand-new action-RPG is so...
Guide Oblivion Remastered: All Changes, Additions & New Content
Tamri-unreal (is that anything?)
Well met, traveller! Now that Oblivion Remastered is in the wild - yes, we can't really believe it either - we've been right in there, like crazed mud crabs, to see what's new, and what's changed in one of our all-time favourite game worlds. We've got huge graphical upgrades, combat and traversal changes, new NPCs,...
Poll What Are Your First Impressions Of Oblivion Remastered?
Are you impressed with the remaster job?
It's been a wild 24 hours in the world of Xbox, with Bethesda shadow-dropping the heavily rumoured Oblivion Remastered on Series X|S, PS5 and PC yesterday, and there's no doubt it's been a massive success for Xbox so far. The sales were always going to be good though, weren't they?! The big question is...
News Digital-Only Xbox Series X|S Consoles Have Accounted For 75% Of Sales So Far In 2025
The big digital switch
Circana's Mat Piscatella has today provided some fresh sales data for games industry spending in the US - and it's provided some quite interesting stats for Xbox in 2025. According to the data firm, 75% of Xbox console sales so far this year have been for digital-only units - spread across the white Xbox Series X and all Xbox...
Reaction Oblivion Remastered Sets A New Standard For Xbox & Bethesda
Expertly modernised and great value gaming
To be honest, after covering Oblivion Remastered and all of its rumours for so long, by the time its scheduled reveal was officially confirmed, we were just ready for it to happen. We can't remember an unannounced game that's been this heavily reported on for quite some time, however, after a
Roundup Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Is Getting Incredible Reviews So Far
And it comes to Xbox Game Pass tomorrow!
Following some impressive showings over the last eight or nine months, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 brings its turn-based RPG goodness to Xbox Game Pass this week - and we have some early reviews of the title now circulating on the web. So, we're going to round up some of those early impressions down below;...
News Marathon Players Share Their Initial Thoughts As Xbox Alpha Goes Live
Mixed feelings
Today's the day for the Marathon Closed Alpha on Xbox and other platforms, with the test kicking off for anyone lucky enough to receive an invite via the Marathon Discord server - and players have been sharing their initial reviews already. Based on what we're coming across so far, it feels like there are mixed opinions about what...
Talking Point We Played Xbox's First Forza Release On PS5, And It Felt Weird
Press R2 to accelerate?! What?!
It's been a weird few years following Xbox, we must admit. A distinct shift in strategy has led to Microsoft spearheading a multiplatform plan that has, eventually, led to one of its biggest gaming franchises moving over to PlayStation - something that would have been unheard of just a couple of years ago. Well, we're...
News Xbox Cloud Gaming Arrives On LG TVs With New Dedicated App
Available for "select" models
Xbox Cloud Gaming has taken the next step in its journey today with the announcement that a new dedicated xCloud app is now available on "select" LG TVs, allowing you to play games without even needing a console for them! Specifically, Xbox says that "2022 OLED TVs, select 2023 LG Smart TVs, and newer models, along...
News Xbox's Forza Horizon 5 Gets 'Big Visual Boost' On PS5 Pro, Says Tech Review
"The Pro is really where the action is at"
Forza Horizon 5 officially moves over to PS5 starting this week, and as you may have seen elsewhere at Pure Xbox, we've been slowly wrapping our heads around playing a Forza title on a PlayStation console over the last few days. <related ids="181382"> While we've been busy playing the game and...
News Sunderfolk Brings Its Phone-Based RPG To Xbox Consoles Today
The reviews have been pretty impressive
It's not a great week to be launching a new RPG on Xbox when you've got Oblivion Remastered and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 to compete with, but we wanted to bring your attention to this unique-looking competitor anyway! Sunderfolk has a release date of April 23rd, launching on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series...
Tuesday22nd Apr 2025
News Oblivion Remastered Comparison Shows Difference Between Xbox Series X And Series S
Here's how both Xbox versions stack up
We've already given you our "hands on" impressions of Oblivion Remastered on Xbox Series X here at Pure Xbox, but how does the Series X version stack up alongside the Xbox Series S? It's time to answer that question. Down below, you can see gameplay footage of both the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S versions...
Hands On Oblivion Remastered Is Impressive, But There Are Some Performance Issues At Launch
A huge overhaul
So, Bethesda went and did it, the mad lads, they dropped The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered during the game's official reveal livestream - as had been rumoured might happen - and we've already chewed through the opening tutorial to bring you some very early impressions. First things first, this "hands on" is based purely on...
News The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Is Now Available On Xbox Game Pass
Yes, it's out now!!
We're finally here, folks! Today, the teams at Bethesda and Virtuos have officially revealed The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered - and it's out on Xbox Game Pass... right now! The shadow drop rumours were real, Game Pass subscribers can go hands on with this Unreal Engine 5 overhaul of Oblivion from April 22nd.
News Oblivion Remastered Has A Very Cheap 'Deluxe Edition Upgrade' On Xbox
If you want the extra content
You've surely heard the news by now that The Elder Scrolls Oblivion IV: Remastered is available on Xbox Game Pass as a shadow drop, and if you're interested in the Deluxe Edition content, there's a very cheap way to get it. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered - Deluxe Edition Upgrade costs just £9.99 / $9.99 on...
News Oblivion Remastered Players Share Their Initial Reviews On Xbox, PS5 & PC
Here's what the first user reviews are saying
It'll come as no surprise to hear that professional Oblivion Remastered reviews haven't been very plentiful following the game's shadow drop release a few hours ago, but there are plenty of user reviews that we can dig into instead! On the Xbox Store, Oblivion Remastered has received almost entirely...
News Bethesda Details Oblivion Remastered Tech Specs & Gameplay Changes On Xbox
It's an absolutely massive overhaul
With Bethesda's Oblivion Remastered now officially out there and fully revealed, the team has gone into detail on all of the big changes tucked into this Unreal Engine 5 overhaul - and it's a very impressive list of improvements for what's considered a 'remaster'. F
News Here's Your First Real-Life Look At Microsoft's Latest Xbox Series X Console Wrap
And it features lots of hidden messages!
Last week, Microsoft unveiled a new range of Xbox goodies for the upcoming releases of DOOM: The Dark Ages, with these console and PC accessories now out in the wild. While we've seen lots of posts about the pair of DOOM controllers already, we haven't seen much on the new Xbox Series X console wrap - but a
News Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Custom Xbox Series X Bundle Unveiled
Here's how to get your hands on it
Ahead of its huge Xbox Game Pass release later this week, the team at Kepler Interactive has paired up with the Xbox Reddit page to unveil a Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 giveaway - featuring a fantastic-looking custom console and controller bundle. As is always the case these days, this isn't somethi
News Xbox Is Already Achieving Massive Success With Oblivion Remastered
Top selling game on Steam within hours
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is the talk of the industry today, and it's evidently been selling extremely well in its first few hours on sale, with the game already becoming the top global seller on Steam. Looking at the Steam page for Oblivion Remastered, it currently has 80,000 players at the...
News Microsoft Releases New Xbox Series X|S Dynamic Background For Oblivion Remastered
It's all happening!
We're officially renaming today Oblivion Remastered day with all of the surprise information that's being thrown our way, and now Microsoft has added another drop into the mix - a new dynamic background for Xbox Series X and S consoles. Yep, to celebrate the launch of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, Team Green has...
Monday21st Apr 2025
News Bethesda Officially Announces Oblivion Remastered, Full Reveal Coming Tomorrow
Update: It's now live on Xbox Game Pass!
Well folks, the day has finally arrived. After what feels like an eternity being stuck in actual oblivion, Bethesda has officially acknowledged its upcoming remaster of The Elder Scrolls IV . Yep, we have a YouTube countdown to the first official trailer for Oblivion Remastered - and it arrives tom
News Oblivion Remastered PC File Size Leaks Ahead Of Rumoured Xbox Game Pass Launch
Better clear some SSD space!
Yep, we're into another week of 2025 without officially hearing about the much-rumoured Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion remaster, but today brings even more evidence of its existence. Following a bunch of Oblivion Remastered images cropping up last week, the game's PC file size has now leaked via Steam - and it's a biggie...
PSA Xbox Game Pass Gets Another Huge Day One Release This Week
Ready for a new expedition?
Pushing aside Bethesda's seemingly imminent Oblivion remaster for a moment here, we probably shouldn't forget about another major title coming to Xbox Game Pass this week. Yep, we're mere days away from Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 hitting the XGP library - and we genuinely can't wait to
Opinion South Of Midnight Dev Could Become An Xbox Game Studios Gem
If Microsoft continues to support them
So, just before a recent break from work to celebrate a birthday milestone I'd rather not talk about, I had the pleasure of playing and reviewing South of Midnight - which has ended up becoming one of my favourite Xbox Game Studios releases in donkey's years. In fact, pull the fantastic but ultimately...
News Xbox First-Party Release Barges Into Top-10 Played Games During Launch Week
In the US, anyway
Microsoft's South of Midnight made its proper debut for Xbox Game Pass on April 8th, and within the first week of that release, the Xbox first-party title climbed into the top-10 most played games on the platform. With data shared by Circana's Mat Piscatella, we can see that SOM's Game Pass release propelled it to number nine on...
News Xbox Fan Shares Immaculate '360 Launch Team' Memorabilia From 2005
"Would anyone know how much this is worth?"
20 years ago, Microsoft's Xbox 360 console was about to cause shockwaves throughout the industry, and really put Xbox on the map as a main player in the console gaming space. That's a long time ago now, but every now and then it's nice to look back and revel in a bit of nostalgia for the era - and a new...
News Xbox & Bethesda Firing On All Cylinders With Fresh DOOM: The Dark Ages Gameplay
'Official Trailer 2' has entered hell
It's almost DOOM O'clock, folks. Since a fantastic Xbox Developer Direct showing all the way back in January, Bethesda has been consistently delivering tantalising information on DOOM: The Dark Ages - and now the team is properly firing on all cylinders with the game's 'Official Trailer 2' footage. Yep, you can...
Saturday19th Apr 2025
Feature These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (April 21-25)
Including a massive new Game Pass title!
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for April 21-25! The big release of next week is Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (included with Game Pass), but there's plenty more to look out for including Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves! Here's what's coming to Xbox next week: New Xbox Releases (April 21-25):
News 100+ Games Are Reduced By 90-95% In This Year's Xbox Spring Sale
HUGE discounts for great games!
Looking for some cheap Xbox games during the Xbox Spring Sale 2025? As you may have seen, there are over 1000 games included in the big sale this year, and 100+ of those have been discounted by 90% or 95%, meaning you can snap them up at incredible prices for the next couple of weeks. From the list of 100+ games,...
Feature One Of The Best COD Campaigns In Recent Memory Comes To Xbox Game Pass Next Month
You should definitely play this!
Last year's Call of Duty game ended up surprising a lot of us, especially when it came down to the Black Ops 6 single-player campaign. Sure, it followed in the footsteps of Black Ops Cold War from 2020, but a more involved storyline and some genuine surprises helped
News Star Wars Zero Company Releases For Xbox In 2026, Gameplay Revealed
"Command an elite squad through a gritty and authentic story"
A few days ago, a brand-new Star Wars game called Star Wars Zero Company was announced for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, and we've been treated to a launch window along with some first look gameplay footage today. As we already knew, Star Wars Zero Company is developed by Bit Reactor,...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 19-20)
Lots of Game Pass titles to choose from!
Welcome to the weekend! We've seen loads of new Xbox Game Pass titles this week that we'll be diving into over the next few days, along with more Free Play Days additions and finally the arrival of the full Xbox Spring Sale 2025! Here's what we're pla
Friday18th Apr 2025
News Microsoft Is Handing Out Free Xbox Gift Cards For The Spring Sale 2025
It might be worth checking your Xbox account(s)
This week, Microsoft finally unleashed the Xbox Spring Sale 2025 - with over 1,000 games currently discounted as part of the massive promotion. However, the team has gone one better for certain Xbox users - by handing out free gift cards to encourage some Spring Sale spending. As posted over on...
Feature 10 Discounted Games You Should Buy In The Xbox Spring Sale 2025
A curated list of bangers
After a few weeks of eager anticipation, Xbox's big Spring Sale is now live for 2025, and there's over 1,000 games discounted in total - across pretty much every generation of Xbox. <related ids="180534"> Naturally, then, it's going to take some good scouring and browsing to see what games you might like to pick up...
PSA DOOM: The Dark Ages Has An Early Access Upgrade For Xbox Game Pass Players
And it comes with quite a bit of content
As has been the case with most recent Xbox first-party releases, next month's DOOM: The Dark Ages can be played early via a 'Premium Upgrade' DLC pack - and this add-on actually contains quite a bit more content besides granting players some early hands-on time. Yep, the premium upgrade pack for DOOM: The...
News Xbox Adds Multiple New Demos Including One For Star Wars Outlaws
Ubisoft's Star Wars adventure gets a multi-hour demo
It's been a fairly busy month for new demos on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S (and Xbox One in some cases), and we're bringing them to your attention today because of one demo in particular for Star Wars Outlaws. Yes, Ubisoft's epic Star Wars Outlaws officially has a free demo on Xbox that you...
News Atomfall's Xbox Game Pass Launch Has Done 'Really, Really Well' For Microsoft
"It’s been a huge success"
During the early months of 2025, Atomfall was a very hot topic in terms of its Xbox Game Pass release - we were seeing loads of marketing for it and big info dumps as the game approached launch. This led to a 'colossal success' for the game earlier this month, and as it turns out, it seems to have done fantastically well...
News Remedy Announces New Showcase For Its Xbox Game Pass Title FBC: Firebreak
Coming to a screen near you next week!
Less than two years on from Alan Wake 2, developer Remedy is about to launch its next major title in co-op shooter FBC: Firebreak - and you can learn lots more about the Control spin-off in a new 'Special Livestream' showcase airing next week. Yep, the Finnish studio confirmed the event at the tail end of its...
Roundup Here Are The First Hands-On Impressions For Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound
Arriving on Xbox later this year
In case you missed the recent announcement, Koei Tecmo and The Game Kitchen (Blasphemous dev) are releasing Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound on Xbox in Summer 2025 - a new 2D action side-scroller entry in the series. And, prior to that upcoming release, a batch of 'hands-on' previews for the title have gone live this week,...
Thursday17th Apr 2025
News Xbox Backwards Compatibility Gets Even Better With New Remote Play Feature
Stream from your console on another device!
Here at Pure Xbox we've long raved about how good Xbox backwards compatibility is - having the option to play all of those OG Xbox and Xbox 360 games on modern hardware, often with notable performance boosts, is absolutely fantastic. This month, Team Xbox is improving the service even further with the...
News All 50+ Backwards Compatible Games In The Xbox Spring Sale 2025
Original Xbox and Xbox 360 classics
The Xbox Spring Sale for 2025 has been revealed in full, and as usual for these massive sales, we've got loads of backwards compatible classics from the original Xbox and Xbox 360 eras that have been discounted as part of it. So, in the table below, we've picked out every single backwards compatible deal (from...
Friday18th Apr 2025
News Ready Or Not Officially Releases For Xbox In Summer 2025
"You asked for it, and the wait is finally over."
We've finally got new details on the Ready Or Not Xbox release today, as it's been confirmed that the popular PC shooter will be coming to consoles in just a few months' time. We've even got pre-order details as well! If you haven't come across it before, the development team describes its game as...
Thursday17th Apr 2025
News Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (April 17)
A pair of brand-new additions!
We have another Xbox Game Pass update for you today, folks! Two new titles are heading to the library on April 17th, and they're both brand-new arrivals for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass players. Here's what's new to Xbox Game Pass today, alongside a quick introduction to each title: Crime Scene Cleaner...
News Multiple 'Just For You' Deals Quietly Added To Xbox Spring Sale
A few of which are pretty tempting!
The Xbox Spring Sale 2025 has officially begun, and we've highlighted some of the most notable offers elsewhere on Pure Xbox, but you may also want to be aware of a few "Just For You" deals that have quietly been added to it. Firstly, PureXbox member AgentCooper mentioned this morning that they're seeing Star...
News Metro 2033 Redux Team Vows To Fix Issues With Free Xbox Giveaway
"We will run this again"
Earlier this week, it was announced that Metro 2033 Redux was getting a 100% discount on Xbox consoles in addition to PC, and while the PC giveaway went off without a hitch, the Xbox Store version didn't work as intended. With the giveaway period now over, the team behind Metro 2033 Redux has vowed to run the free Xbox...
News Lords Of The Fallen Gets Overhauled With 'Version 2.0' Update On Xbox Game Pass
"The definitive edition of the dark fantasy action-RPG"
It's a huge day for Lords Of The Fallen, as the game has received a massive "Version 2.0" update across all platforms (including via Xbox Game Pass) that adds loads of new features and makes sweeping changes across the board. We're talking big, big stuff here - shared-progression crossplay...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (April 17-20)
Included with Xbox Game Pass
Xbox Free Play Days has officially washed ashore for the coming weekend, with Ubisoft's 2024 pirate adventure Skull and Bones leading the charge on Xbox Series X and S. Here are your pair of Xbox Free Play Days titles this week: NBA 2K25 Skull and Bones You'll need a subscription to Xbox Game Pass Core,
News Microsoft Announces 25+ Titles For The Xbox 'Stream Your Own Game' Service
With 8 available right away!
Since Microsoft started making games cloud streamable outside of the Xbox Game Pass library, it has continued to deliver big updates to the Xbox 'Stream Your Own Game' collection - and as part of the team's April update, another huge batch of titles have been announced for the progr
News Bethesda Reportedly Has More Than One 'Remaster' In The Works
Fallout is apparently on the cards too
Hands up, who's interested in more than one remaster from Bethesda? Well, that might be on the cards, with at least two big Bethesda games from the Xbox 360 era reportedly getting the remastered treatment. The first of these is Oblivion Remastered, which is the one we've been hearing about a lot over the past...
News Xbox Boss Teases Even More 'Unannounced' Games In The Pipeline For 2025
"I'm making sure I don't leak anything"
Xbox's release slate for 2025 is looking pretty strong already, with the likes of Avowed and South of Midnight already shipping, and then DOOM: The Dark Ages and The Outer Worlds 2 to come - but Xbox boss Phil Spencer also sounds pretty excited about what's not been announced for this year yet. Talking in a...
News DOOM 'Limited Edition' Xbox Controller Unboxing Teases Easter Egg
"It's really, really good"
Xbox and the talented folks at id Software yesterday lifted the lid on the two limited edition DOOM: The Dark Ages Xbox controllers and a special Xbox Series X console wrap. DOOM's heads Hugo Martin and Marty Stratton have now done a "mystery unboxing video" of the regular Xbox wireless controller - highlighting all the...
Wednesday16th Apr 2025
News Delta Force Xbox Gameplay Revealed Ahead Of Upcoming Release
"We'll be launching an Xbox Store page very soon"
We mentioned back in February how popular PC shooter Delta Force was set to launch its Xbox version soon, and that kinda remains the case - with the team revealing fresh footage of the Xbox console edition in a new video update. You can see this in the timestamped YouTube clip above, where it's...
News Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (April 16)
One for Ultimate, one for Standard
Welcome to another Xbox Game Pass update, folks! Today, we have a couple of new arrivals across different XGP tiers - with one title making its debut on Game Pass Ultimate and Standard alongside another title solely being bumped over to the Xbox Game Pass Standard tier. Here are those two titles, alongside a quick...
Thursday17th Apr 2025
News Xbox Spring Sale 2025 Now Live In Full, 1000+ Games Discounted
Let the party begin!
It's time for the Xbox Spring Sale 2025! This year's selection has begun with a list of over 1000 discounted games, plenty of which are major AAA titles (even including some 2025 releases), so there's some great stuff to choose from. This is a bigger selection than the Xbox Spring Sale "Sneak Preview" that went live for Xbox...
Wednesday16th Apr 2025
News Indiana Jones And The Great Circle Comparison Showcases Xbox Series X Vs. PS5 Pro
Bethesda delivers Pro-enhanced version
With Microsoft's PS5 version of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle out now in early access, we're starting to see footage of how the PlayStation version is performing - with the enhanced PS5 Pro being the most interesting edition over on the Sony platform. Thankfully, our friends at Push Square have showcased a...
News Xbox Seemingly Blocks Upcoming Release Due To 'Provocative' Content
Significant changes would be required, says the developer
This morning, there's been some chatter about the cancellation of two upcoming games on Xbox - Steam Hearts Saturn Tribute and Advanced Variable Geo Saturn Tribute - and it's due to the "provocative" reason behind the decision. Basically, the developer and publisher City Connection says that...
News Phil Spencer Discusses Why Xbox Game Pass Isn't For Everyone These Days
"I look at Game Pass as a healthy option for certain people"
Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass service has been a huge part of its gaming plans in recent years, with much of the team's marketing involving Xbox Game Pass availability in some fashion. However, Team Xbox has begun broadening its horizons lately by releasing titles on platforms that don't...
News Xbox Announces Limited Edition DOOM Controllers And Series X Wrap
To celebrate DOOM: The Dark Ages
Xbox is treating us to multiple new limited edition controller designs and an Xbox Series X wrap for DOOM: The Dark Ages! They're all available for purchase or pre-order as of today, and they're all looking mighty fine. DOOM Xbox Wireless Controller - Release Date, Price, Where To Buy The Xbox Wireless...
News Xbox Adds Multiple Highly-Requested Features In April 2025 Update
The best Xbox update in a very long time!
Well, well, well! Out of nowhere, Xbox has just given us one of the best Xbox monthly updates we've seen in a very long time, possibly even going back multiple years! There are multiple highly-requested features jammed into this update, including "Stream Your Own Game" support on consoles and the ability to...
News Xbox Support 'Leaks' Oblivion Remastered Release Date, But It's Probably A Mistake
Not a great look
It's been a wild week already for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered (previously referred to as the "Oblivion remake") which has already leaked courtesy of the developer's website, and now we're just waiting on a full reveal. Incredibly, Xbox Support is now just openly telling people what the release date is as well! If you...
News South Of Midnight Gets Its Third Xbox Update, Here Are The Patch Notes
Just over 13GB on Xbox Series X
It's only been a week since South of Midnight launched for Xbox consoles and PC, and it's already received three updates! This latest update has just gone live on all systems, and we've spotted it clocking in at just over 13GB on Xbox Series X specifically. There's nothing too major in the patch notes, but it's...
News RuneScape: Dragonwilds Launches To 'Mostly Positive' Reviews, Xbox Release Still Expected
It's out now in early access on PC
Back at the tail-end of March, we got wind of a brand-new RuneScape survival adventure that was planned for an Xbox release at some point - and it's now just launched in early access on PC for the first time. RuneScape: Dragonwilds is the name of the game, and the early reviews in the first 24 hours have amounted...
News Xbox Boss Says Microsoft Remains Committed To Developing New IP
"We can do new IP. We can do new games"
In a fairly wide-ranging interview with outlet Variety this week, Xbox boss Phil Spencer was asked plenty of questions about the Microsoft Gaming business, including how Xbox Game Pass is faring these days. However, when posed a question about
News Xbox Set To Reveal DOOM: The Dark Ages Limited Edition Controller
It's a stunner!
A couple of weeks ago, Phil Spencer teased something on his office shelf that hadn't been revealed yet, and it was presumed at the time to be a DOOM: The Dark Ages Xbox controller that certainly attracted a lot of attention. That controller is set to be revealed imminently, with Dealabs report
News Bloober Team Ups The Ante With Dead Space-Like Cronos: The New Dawn Footage
This looks great!
Last October, the studio behind Silent Hill 2 and previously The Medium unveiled new IP Cronos: The New Dawn - and today, the Polish developer
Tuesday15th Apr 2025
News Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (April 15)
Rockstar returns
Welcome to your latest Xbox Game Pass update! Today, we have two new additions to the library, including the returning Grand Theft Auto 5 which only tends to stick around for a few months or so whenever it enters Game Pass. Rockstar says that all console versions of GTA 5 will be available on the service —
News Six Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass In Late April 2025
Including some major departures
Alongside today's bumper Xbox Game Pass update, Microsoft has revealed the latest batch of titles departing the service - with six games on the way out of the library at the end of April. This list includes a big game in the form of Sniper Elite 5, alongside some smaller fan favourites like Kona 2 and The Last Case...
News These 10 Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (April 16 - May 6)
Your latest batch of new titles
Microsoft has today revealed its latest batch of Xbox Game Pass titles for late April into early May, and we have some major additions in here - including more Call of Duty heading to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. That's coming in the form of 2022's Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, which follows the recent additions of...
News 'Oblivion Remastered' Images Leak Ahead Of Imminent Xbox Release
We're expecting it this month!
As recently as, well, earlier today, we've been hearing more about an Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion remake of some sort - and now, a bunch of screenshots from what will surely be titled "Oblivion Remastered" have appeared online. These new screenshots of the upgraded RPG have been found via developer Virtuos' website,...
News Bethesda's Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remake Will Reportedly Shadow Drop Next Week
Update: It's real, and it's actually a "remaster"
Right, okay, we have another tidbit of Oblivion remake information to bring to you today - despite the reported re-release being in the headlines for months at this point. Now, according to industry reporter Jeff Grubb, Bethesda's remake of The Elder Scrolls IV will shadow drop in the week commencing...
Feature Far Cry 4's Open World Playground Will Be A Great Addition To Xbox Game Pass
And it's 60FPS on Series X and S!
With today's fresh Xbox Game Pass update delivering 10 games for the service over the next few weeks, it's looking like we'll all have plenty to enjoy as XGP subscribers for the rest of the month - including some day one releases. But, it's worth taking note of one decade-old addition that'll still be an absolute...
News Retro Fighters Returns With A Brand-New Wireless Xbox 360 Controller In 2025
Fancy upgrading your 360 setup?
Following on from its original Xbox controller release last year, accessory maker Retro Fighters is revisiting the world of Xbox in 2025 with the 'Hunter 360' - a brand-new wireless controller for Microsoft's 2005 console. Yep, the Retro Fighters Hunter 360 is a new wireless controller that works with Xbox 360 and...
News Crime Scene Cleaner Makes Its Xbox Debut Via Game Pass This Week
The reviews are surprisingly incredible for it!
Of all the games mentioned in today's big Xbox Game Pass roundup for late April and early May, the one that we haven't talked about in any fashion before is Crime Scene Cleaner - and that's because it's never been on Xbox before! Yes, this PC hit is making its way to Xbox Game Pass later this week,...
News Baldur's Gate 3 'Patch 8' Now Live On Xbox, The Game's Final Major Update
It's absolutely massive!
Today marks the end of an era for Baldur's Gate 3, as "Patch 8" is being released across all platforms including Xbox - and it's the final major patch that will ever be rolled out for one of the greatest video games of all time. As a result, Patch 8 includes an absolute ton of new features and bug fixes that make up 48...
News Space Marine 2's 'Massive' New Update Is Now Available On Xbox Series X|S
The Trygon update has arrived
We've got another new update for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 today! This is known as the "Trygon" update, and it's available now on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. Focus Entertainment describes this as a "massive" new Space Marine 2 patch, and that's because it features a new PvE mission, a new weapon, two new...
News Palia Is Bringing Its Cosy Free-To-Play Multiplayer Game To Xbox
We've got a release date too
If you're a fan of games like The Sims, INZOI, Disney Dreamlight Valley and others, you'll definitely want to pay attention to the Xbox launch of Palia, which is bringing its popular free-to-play multiplayer game to us for the first time. Palia is described as a "cozy community sim" where you can fish, farm, cook,...
Roundup The First Impressions Of Marathon Are In
Hit or miss?
Last week, Bungie lifted the lid on its new extraction-shooter Marathon, and while the reception has admittedly been mixed online, people who have gone hands on with it actually seem to be quite excited about it. We've now got the very first impressions from various outlets and YouTube channels, so here's a quick roundup of some...
News Hallmark Unveils First Look At Xbox Christmas Ornaments For 2025
Including a light-up Xbox 360!
Last year, we saw Hallmark releasing some really cool Xbox Christmas ornaments including one based around a musical OG Xbox console, and now the company is gearing up to release two more Xbox ornaments in 2025. As revealed in the Hallmark 2025 Dream Book, an Xbox 360 ornament that lights up and plays Halo 3 game
News Forever Skies Arrives On PS5, No Sign Of An Xbox Release Yet
It was originally announced for Xbox in 2022
It was all the way back at the March 2022 Future Games Show that we first got wind of Forever Skies - an action-survival game that's been in early access for a while, and has now just launched in full for PC and PS5. So, what happened to the Xbox version? It seems that in 2024, the team behind Forever...
Monday14th Apr 2025
News Metro 2033 Redux Gets 100% Discount On Xbox To Celebrate Anniversary
Update: The team is still working to make it free
To celebrate the 15-year anniversary of Metro 2033, developer 4A Games has announced that the Xbox One 'Redux' version of the title will be completely free to claim for the next two days. At the time of posting, the discount isn't quite live on Xbox (as it is on Steam), but any minute now, Metro 2033...
News Drug Dealer Simulator Set For Xbox Release After Controversial Week
The publisher has issued a statement
Whether you're a fan of games like this or not, Drug Dealer Simulator is evidently getting a fair bit of interest prior to its Xbox arrival - and it's also been wrapped up in controversy over the past week on the Steam platform. We talked about this exactly seven days ago - it was the story about Schedule 1...
News Xbox Cloud Gaming Handheld Smashes Kickstarter Target By Over $80K
And there's still 16 days left!
We're still eagerly awaiting news on the ASUS Xbox handheld that was teased a couple of weeks ago, but before we get there, it's worth noting that a new Xbox Cloud Gaming handheld is proving very popular indeed on Kickstarter. This is the abxylute One Pro, described as "your all-in-one everyday handhe
PSA These Seven Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass Tomorrow (April 15)
Last chance to try 'em out!
We're into a fresh week of gaming goodness today, and with us fast approaching the middle of the month here, we have another selection of Xbox Game Pass titles departing the service very soon. In total, seven games will exit the library tomorrow, April 15. Here's your full list of leavers for early April:...
News Star Wars Zero Company Is Officially Heading To Xbox Series X|S
A new turn-based tactics game
Back at the very end of March, we highlighted a game that appeared to be coming to Xbox which looked like Star Wars meets XCOM - and that game has been announced today as Star Wars Zero Company, confirmed for Xbox Series X|S. Developer Bit Reactor, which is made up of various XCOM veterans, is working on Star Wars:...
News Indiana Jones PS5 Fans Not Happy With Xbox's Physical Media Habits
Once again, not complete on disc
Well, the time has almost arrived - Indiana Jones and the Great Circle moves over to PS5 in early access tomorrow, and in-full later this week on April 17th. While PlayStation players will undoubtedly be happy about the Bethesda title launching on PS5, it hasn'
Talking Point Do You Expect Xbox To Follow PlayStation With More Console Price Hikes?
Sony has upped its prices again
In what's becoming a very turbulent time for economies around the world, Sony has announced that its PS5 console will be going up in price for certain regions; effective today. This isn't the first time that the PlayStation maker has increased its console prices this generation, and Xbox has also made similar...
News Xbox Design Lab Fans Are Desperate To Know When It's Coming Back
"I'm low-key beyond heartbroken"
We noticed a little while ago here at Pure Xbox how Microsoft wasn't taking orders for Xbox Design Lab controllers - the company says they're "temporarily on hold while we switch to a new payment platform". You can still go on there and create your own design, and there are even some 3D printable files to download...
News Rematch Previews Suggest It'll Be A Huge Hit On Xbox Game Pass
"This game is too sick"
Last week, it was announced at the Triple-I Initiative showcase that Rematch would be coming to Xbox Game Pass this June, and a special beta test took place over the weekend for "influencers" on PC alone. Based on that little preview, it sounds like the developer behind Sifu is onto another winner with Rematch! Most of the...
News Marathon Won't Be Free-To-Play On Xbox, But Bungie Says It'll Cost Less Than $70
"Marathon will not be a 'full-priced' title"
Over the weekend, former Xbox studio Bungie unveiled Marathon — its next major project after Destiny 2 — and in the wake of fan reception to the new title, the team has given us a little bit of clarification on its pricing plans. <related ids="180993"> From the off, it seemed pretty clear that...
News Xbox Is Continuing To Add More First-Party Games To Battle.Net
It's clearly a focus now
Xbox is trying to provide as many ways as possible to enjoy its first-party games these days, so it probably should come as no surprise that we've seen a bunch of them announced for Blizzard's Battle.net platform in 2025 already. Avowed kicked things off back in February when it launched into Battle.net on day one, and...
News Stalker 2 Dev Unveils Plans To 'Evolve' Xbox Game Pass FPS In 2025
"The Zone is evolving and will continue to"
At the tail end of last year, developer GSC Game World dropped a big old roadmap for the future of Stalker 2 in 2025 - and today it has another lengthy message for fans as it plans to evolve the Xbox Game Pass FPS throughout the year. To cut to the chase, the team says that so far this year it has had...
Saturday12th Apr 2025
News Four Games Are Confirmed For Xbox Game Pass In May 2025 So Far
An early look at what's ahead
We're getting ever-closer to May 2025's Xbox Game Pass selection, so as we always do around this time of the month, we're taking an early look at what's a bit further ahead for the service. As usual, it's looking pretty great so far! DOOM: The Dark Ages will steal the spotlight in May without a doubt, but don't ignore...
Feature These 30+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (April 14-18)
Including three Game Pass titles!
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for April 14-18! We've got loads of intriguing indie games heading our way over the next few days, while Xbox Game Pass is adding three titles across console and/or PC - including GTA 5! Here's what's coming to Xbox next week: New Xbox Releases (April 14-18):
News Bungie's 'Marathon' Gets September Release Date For Xbox, Closed Alpha This Month
Here's a look at some gameplay
Bungie has pulled back the curtain on its upcoming extraction shooter Marathon today, including a first proper look at gameplay. It's been revealed that Marathon will release for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on September 23rd, 2025. In Marathon, you'll pick your Runner ("cybernetic mercenaries with unique...
Talking Point What Dream Reveal Would You Like To See At The Xbox Games Showcase 2025?
If you were granted one wish, what would it be?
So! We've officially got a date for the Xbox Games Showcase 2025, which is heading our way on June 8th this year. That means it's time to count down to the big event - as well as start creating our dream Xbox wishlists for it. There's plenty of stuff that we already know is likely to be there. The...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 12-13)
Is it a South of Midnight weekend for you?
Another weekend begins! We've got a bunch of great new Xbox Game Pass titles to check out over the next couple of days, along with more Free Play Days additions and the Xbox Spring Sale 2025 "Sneak Preview" as well! Here's what we're playing this weekend:
Friday11th Apr 2025
News Three Classic Activision Games Listed For Xbox Game Pass By Microsoft
A banner has appeared alongside each of them
We've talked quite a bit recently about how a lot of Activision games still haven't arrived on Xbox Game Pass yet, particularly when it comes to the Call of Duty series, but we might be getting three more in the near future. This is according to the Microsoft Store on PC, which has added "included with...
News The Elder Scrolls Online Gets Two New Xbox Versions As Part Of 2025 Overhaul
"A year of adventure awaits Tamriel’s heroes"
Last night, Bethesda hosted a special ESO Direct in which The Elder Scrolls Online's 2025 plans were laid out, and there's definitely a lot of change coming to the game throughout the year - with two new Xbox versions now available. The big content release in 2025 is a major new zone and storyline...
News Xbox Spring Sale 2025 Seemingly Delayed To Next Week As 'Sneak Preview' Continues
A late start
Earlier this week, we mentioned how a "Sneak Preview" of the Xbox Spring Sale for 2025 had begun on the Xbox Store, and how we expected that it would be followed up with the full selection on April 11th. Well, it's April 11th and it's not here! We were all ready to go last night, eagerly scouring the deals websites and waiting for...
News ZZZ Officially Releases For Xbox In June 2025
Update: The special "Xbox Spotlight" has just concluded
Earlier this week, we highlighted how the team behind PlayStation, PC and mobile game Zenless Zone Zero had teased an Xbox version as part of an April Fools' joke, but it turns out there was some truth to that reveal as well! Yes, ZZZ is officially coming to Xbox in the near future, as...
Poll What Do You Think Of Blue Prince On Xbox Game Pass So Far?
Is it a Game of the Year contender in your eyes?
What a week we've had on Xbox Game Pass! Following the arrival of the excellent South of Midnight a few days ago, we were treated to Blue Prince on the service yesterday, which happens to be one of the highest-rated games of 2025. So, I'm personally very intrigued about this one - what do you think...
Guide Xbox Game Pass Perks: Everything You Can Claim In April 2025
Including some free-to-play bonuses!
The Xbox Game Pass Perks program has continued to add a bunch of freebies for Game Pass Ultimate members throughout April 2025, including for the likes of Call of Duty: Warzone, Asphalt Legends Unite and other popular titles! So, just like we did last month, we're picking out every single Perk you can claim...
News Ubisoft Lawyers Say You Can't Complain About Being 'Deceived' By The Crew's Shutdown
"The packaging contains clear notices"
Server shutdowns are becoming a common thing on Xbox (and other platforms) these days, and unfortunately, so is the practice of locking modes or even entire games behind these servers - meaning they eventually become unplayable. Sometimes, the developer goes the extra mile to add offline functionality when...
News Toys For Bob Talks 'Ambitious' New Xbox Game & Banjo-Kazooie Interest
"Banjo's been hibernating long enough, right?"
Toys for Bob, which is a development studio you may know for the Spyro Reignited Trilogy and Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time, has indicated a major interest in working on a new Banjo-Kazooie game with Team Xbox. In an interview with Canadian Guy Eh on YouTube, Paul Yan (co-studio head and creative...
News Minecraft Movie Director Weirded Out By Cops Being Called To Cinemas
"I think it's just literally cheering and throwing popcorn"
We've already mentioned here at Pure Xbox how the Minecraft Movie has been a massive success for everyone involved (including Xbox), but it's attracted controversy in some circles over viral videos that have been trending on social media. The specific videos we're talking about feature...
News Xbox's South Of Midnight Has A Surprising Connection To Star Wars
Mesa like dis
All the back in early 2024, we mentioned how Jar-Jar Binks actor Ahmed Best appeared to be working on an Xbox first-party title, and it turned out that was none other than South of Midnight - which released on Xbox Game Pass this week. South of Midnight is actually the first game that Best has been a director for, getting the title of...
Thursday10th Apr 2025
News Call Of Duty: Warzone Adds Free 'Pack 1' For Xbox Game Pass Members
A special DLC Perk for for CoD
If you've been browsing the Xbox Game Pass library on your console or PC today, you might have noticed that Call of Duty: Warzone is appearing in the "recently added" section, and that's because it's just received a free perk! Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members can now claim a Call of Duty: Warzone "Game Pass Pack 1"...
News Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (April 10)
Including a Game of the Year contender!
Welcome to your latest April 2025 update for Xbox Game Pass! We've got another two titles entering the library today, including a game that debuted to unbelievable reviews this week in the form of Blue Prince. It's undoubtedly a Game of the Year contender, which is pretty cr
Rumour These Five Games Could Show Up At The Xbox Games Showcase 2025
A hint of what's to come?
With the Xbox Games Showcase 2025 now officially being dated for June 8th, it's time for all the rumours and the leaks to start rolling in - and our first is from YouTuber eXtas1s, who has shared the information he's heard from his source. There are five games that he's rumoured will be showing up at the Xbox Games...
News Two Xbox Game Pass Titles Revealed For June 2025 At Triple-I Initiative Showcase
And multiple others get new trailers
The Triple-I Initiative showcase returned today for the second time, putting a spotlight on loads of indie games that are coming to various platforms in the near future, and there were plenty of Xbox-related reveals as part of it. Mostly excitingly, we got June 2025 release date reveals for both The Alters and...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (April 10-13)
As part of your Xbox Game Pass subscription
Xbox Free Play Days is now live once again for the coming weekend, and we've got three cool titles to check out over the next few days - including co-op FPS Crime Boss: Rockay City and multiplayer party game Moving Out 2. The other one is Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, which is hosting a separate free trial...
News Nightdive Wants To Know Which Xbox 360 Games Need A Remaster
"What would you like to see us remaster?"
Last week, we mentioned how the team at Nightdive Studios was interested in bringing Xbox 360 games back from the dead, and now they're publicly asking which Xbox 360 (and PS3) games you'd like to see get the remaster treatment. This is via a follow-up post on Twitter, where Nightdive has been inundated...
Friday11th Apr 2025
News Mafia: The Old Country Set To Release This August On Xbox Series X|S
Release date accidentally revealed
We've got another date to put in the diary! Mafia: The Old Country has been given a release date of August 8th, 2025 for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, although it seems 2K didn't intend to reveal the news just yet. It was mentioned in a new blog post on Steam earlier today, before being quickly removed soon...
Thursday10th Apr 2025
News PS5's New Backgrounds Are More 'Dynamic' Than The Xbox Versions, But There's A Catch
We'd love a BIT more movement though
Xbox has released a massive array of dynamic backgrounds on Series X and Series S over the past few years, and I've loved tinkering with them and finding new favourites along the way - I'm currently rocking the South of Midnight one! That said, there's been some criticism that these dynamic backgrounds aren't...
News Indiana Jones And The Great Circle 'Update 4' Now Live On Xbox
Here are the full patch notes
It's time for another Indiana Jones and the Great Circle update! Today's one is specifically titled "Update 4", and it's primarily focused on quality-of-life features and bug fixes, although there are some new Adventure Books as well. The only specific Xbox features in Update 4 relate to the Steam version of the game,...
News Xbox Determined To Expand 'Play Anywhere', Says It Will Help Reach More Players
Just in time for a handheld, eh?
For years, it felt like Xbox Play Anywhere was getting little to no attention from the folks over at Team Xbox, and now suddenly it's become the big thing in 2025 - quite possibly because an ASUS Xbox handheld is on the way this year. Whatever the case may be, it's great news for us! Xbox having a cross-buy system...
News Xbox Unveils New 'Wake Up' Trailer Starring A Human Rat
"Wake up the human inside"
Out of nowhere, Xbox has released its latest trailer for the brand today, and it's a pretty creative one that stars a human rat - or at least a rat who turns into a human! The tagline for it is "wake up the human inside". As you can see, it revolves around a rat-like human who's clearly suffering from the daily grind of...
News Atomfall's Latest Xbox Update Apparently Fixes The Big Audio Bug
Here's the solitary patch note
You may recall that Atomfall has been suffering from a "no sound" bug on Xbox (and PC in some cases) where the audio has been cutting out after a certain period of time, but today's new update apparently fixes that. The update is classified as a "hotfix", and there's just one solitary patch note included as part of...
News FragPunk Officially Has A New Release Date For Xbox Series X|S
The popular free-to-play shooter arrives THIS month!
FragPunk was originally supposed to release for Xbox back in March, but ended up getting delayed indefinitely - and in that time, it's gone on to be a popular release on Steam, although admittedly its fanbase has dropped off since launch. Anyway, we've got an update! FragPunk will be with us on...
Guide How To Watch The Masters 2025 On Xbox
We're UK-based, but we'll try and help!
Want to know how to watch the Masters 2025 on Xbox? We're going to try and help you as much as possible, although please keep in mind that we're UK-based, and the situation is much easier over here than in the US! If you want to watch the Masters on Xbox in the UK, you need a subscription to Sky Sports. If...
Wednesday9th Apr 2025
Guide Xbox Game Pass: All Games Coming Soon In April 2025
The latest confirmed (and rumoured) reveals
Looking for a complete list of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in April 2025? 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 in April, as well...
News Xbox Games Showcase 2025 & Outer Worlds 2 Direct Announced For June
"This year we will again have a double feature"
Microsoft has announced today that the huge Xbox Games Showcase for 2025 will officially take place on Sunday, June 8th (in most regions), and it'll be followed by a special Direct dedicated to Obsidian's The Outer Worlds 2. Here are all the dates and start times for the Xbox Games Showcase 2025:...
Feature Here's What The Reviews Are Saying About Commandos: Origins On Xbox Game Pass
Available today!
Today's the day for Commandos: Origins on Xbox Game Pass! This long-awaited sequel launches day one on the service, and ahead of launch, we've been seeing a handful of reviews going live over the past few hours. As a reminder, Commandos: Origins is an RTS that follows on from the original Commandos games that were released back in...
Opinion South Of Midnight Reminds Me Why I Love Xbox Game Pass
Blown away
I've talked before about how April 2025's Xbox Game Pass lineup has looked amazing for ages now, but admittedly it was Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 that I had my eye on the most - and definitely not Xbox's own South of Midnight. That's not to say I thought South of Midnight looked bad, but after years of covering the game throughout its...
News Xbox Provides First Look At 11 Minutes Of The Outer Worlds 2 Gameplay
A sneak peak of what's to come
Following today's announcement that The Outer Worlds 2 will be getting a special Direct event alongside the Xbox Games Showcase 2025 in June, Xbox has treated us to 11 minutes of gameplay footage via a partnership with IGN. This is a meaty glimpse at what we can expect later this year, and although it's perhaps a...
News Arma Reforger Dev Claims There's 'Almost No Competition For Us' On Xbox & PS5
Would you agree?
Arma Reforger has been back in the news a little bit recently following its big 1.3 update on Xbox and other platforms a couple of weeks ago, and clearly, the team behind it are confident they've got the best game of its kind on Xbox & PS5. Speaking to VideoGamer in
News Titanfall 3 Is Suddenly Being Rumoured Again, But Apparently It's 'Not Real'
Update: Giant Bomb's Jeff Grubb chimes in
Stop us if you've heard this one before! Just a couple of years after Respawn insisted that nothing new was in the works in regards to the Titanfall series, a rumour has begun doing the rounds that Titanfall 3 is apparently in development. This originated a few days ago with two people on social media -...
News Two EA Sports Games Reduced By 90% In Xbox 'Just For You' Offers
We may get more later this week too
With the Xbox Spring Sale 2025 'Sneak Preview' now underway, we've got hundreds of games that have suddenly received discounts on the Xbox Store - including a couple of new additions to the special "Just For You" category. I've just had a look on my Xbox, and because I'm an EA Play member (as part of Xbox Game...
Talking Point What's The Best Game You've Played In 2025 So Far?
Tell us what to play
Today, we've been talking about how great South of Midnight is and how Xbox Game Pass has allowed a title like that to pleasantly surprise so many people - and it's far from the only game that's managed to do that in 2025 so far. Yes, we're only three months in, but we've already seen a ridiculous number of great games landing...
Feature Xbox Is Putting A Lot Of Confidence In The Outer Worlds 2 This Summer
Big shoes to fill
OK! We now finally have a date for the Xbox Games Showcase 2025, along with the confirmation that it'll be followed by a special Direct on The Outer Worlds 2 - marking the third time Xbox has provided a "double-feature" in June. No pressure Obsidian, but you've got some big shoes to fill! The first double-feature was based around...
News Disney Illusion Island Jumps From Nintendo Switch To Xbox This May
Developed by the team behind Battletoads (2020)
Back in 2023, a 2D platformer known as Disney Illusion Island was released exclusively for the Nintendo Switch, and now two years later, it's finally being pushed out to Xbox and PlayStation consoles as well as PC. The release date for Disney Illusion Island on Xbox Series X and Series S is May 30th...
News Blizzard Shares 2025 Roadmap For Diablo 4 On Xbox & Beyond
"Here’s a deeper look"
It's a busy week for Diablo! Just yesterday, we saw Diablo 3 getting added to Xbox Game Pass for the first time, and then Blizzard decided to reveal the 2025 roadmap for Diablo 4 later in the evening, revealing what's to come this year. As you may know, the next expansion for Diablo 4 isn't planned to arrive until 2026, so...
Tuesday8th Apr 2025
News Xbox Spring Sale 2025 'Sneak Preview' Now Live, 400+ Games Discounted
Game Pass members get the deals one week early!
It's time to kick-off the Xbox Spring Sale 2025! This year's promotion has begun with one week of exclusivity for Game Pass members, before the sale is blown open to all Xbox players in the near future - seemingly on April 11th. We have over 400 games discounted here, including some of the biggest and...
Review South Of Midnight (Xbox) - A Fantastic, Soulful Outing From Xbox Game Studios
Worth headin' south for
Update (Tue 8th Apr, 2025): With South of Midnight available on Xbox Game Pass as of today, we're re-publishing this review to give you an idea of what to expect. Original review: Ever since wrapping up my early preview of the game almost two months ago now, I've been desperate to get back to Xbox's
News Nintendo's Doug Bowser Just Channelled One Of The Most Infamous Xbox Quotes Ever
Don, you're famous again!
If you're an Xbox fan of a certain age, you probably remember one of the most infamous moments in the brand's history that occurred back in 2013, when then-Xbox boss Don Mattrick advised people who didn't have access to a constant internet connection to just buy an Xbox 360 - rather than the new Xbox One that had just been...
News Xbox Is Running A 'Buy One, Get Four Free' Sale On LEGO Games This Week
Is it really worth taking advantage of though?
Xbox is back with another 'Buy One, Get XX Free' offer on the Microsoft Store this week, and this time it's specifically a 'Buy One, Get Four Free' promotion for LEGO games, which at first glance looks to be an extremely good offer. When you look into it a bit further though, you realise why they're...
News Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (April 8)
Including a brand-new first-party release!
We're kicking off a busy week for Xbox Game Pass today with two brand-new additions to the service and one that's new for Xbox Game Pass Standard members. Better yet, one of these is an Xbox first-party title as well! That game is obviously South of Midnight, which has a release time of 9am PDT / 12pm EDT...
News Xbox Owners Fed Up With 'Outbreak' Spam On The Microsoft Store
There are over 60 versions of it!
We've talked before about how the Xbox Store generally does a good job of curation compared to the likes of the Nintendo eShop, but that doesn't mean it's perfect - as evidenced by all the irritation around the Outbreak series. It's not really about the games themselves, but simply how many versions of them are...
News Here's What The Reviews Are Saying About The Backbone One: Xbox Edition
Spoiler alert, they're loving it!
Back in late March, Microsoft unveiled a new mobile controller known as the Backbone One Xbox Edition, and various critics have been getting their hands on it recently - resulting in some very impressive initial reviews. As a reminder, the Backbone One Xbox Edition is priced at $109.99 and supports both Android and...
News Xbox Pulls Back The Curtain On Two Behind-Closed-Doors Showcases
We got invited to one of them!
Every now and again, the team at Xbox treats media to behind-closed-doors showcases that give us a look at some upcoming games - typically a small selection of Xbox indie games that are coming out in the not-too-distant future. We've actually seen two of these in April already - one called the "Xbox EMEA Developer...
News Hades 2 Fans Will Have To Wait A Bit Longer For The Xbox Version
Just like with the first game
We've been very eager to get our hands on Hades 2 ever since it was announced back in late 2022, but unfortunately, we're going to have to wait just a bit longer - because it's getting console priority with the Nintendo Switch 2. Yes, a new video posted by Nintendo 2 today includes the line "launching first for...
Talking Point How Excited Are You For A Potential Oblivion Remake This Month?
The rumours are still flooding in
These Oblivion remake rumours are getting out of hand! We've seen the likes of Nate The Hate and DetectiveSeeds suggesting it's on the way soon, and now Giant Bomb's Jeff Grubb is also saying it'll shadow drop in April. Perhaps there's a slight chance they're all misinformed, but it seems much more likely that...
News Xbox Wins Just One Award At The BAFTAs, Despite Being Nominated For 16
Seems a bit harsh!
A few weeks ago, we mentioned how Xbox's Hellblade 2 had received more nominations than any other game at the BAFTA Game Awards for 2025, so it's a little disappointing to see that it only took home one of those awards today. That award is for Technical Achievement, with Hellblade 2 beating Astro Bot, Black Myth: Wukong, Call of...
News Pure Xbox Game Club: April 2025 - South Of Midnight
Come join the PX Game Club!
Want to enhance your Xbox Game Pass experience? Come join the official Pure Xbox Game Club! We can't take credit on staff for this — the PX Game Club is the work of PeaceSalad, ralphdibny, Balta666 and the rest of the contributors over at the Pure Xbox forums, who have established a community that meets up every month
Monday7th Apr 2025
News Schedule 1 Being 'Investigated' Ahead Of Drug Dealer Simulator's Xbox Release
Controversy between two popular indie games
If you haven't heard about Schedule 1 yet, it's an extremely popular indie game that's racked up a ton of sales on Steam over the past couple of weeks, but it's currently under investigation from the publisher behind Drug Dealer Simulator. A Polish report notes that publisher MOVIE GAMES SA believes its...
Feature Xbox's Next-Gen Vision Could Transform How We Look At Consoles In The Future
There are still a lot of unanswered questions though
I've been thinking a lot about the next Xbox console recently and all the rumours that are doing the rounds about it - that it'll be more Windows-based, that it'll be very cloud and AI-based, and that it may even feature Steam support. Who knows how true any of these will be, but I think it's a...
News Phil Spencer 'Very Excited' About Xbox Handheld Plans For 2025
"We've teased and talked..."
With ASUS seemingly teasing an Xbox handheld last week, there's been a lot of talk about the device in the days ever since, and Xbox boss Phil Spencer has also teased something to do with handhelds happening in 2025. In an interview with iJustine, Spencer mentioned that his team have "teased and talked" about handheld...
News South Of Midnight Dev Reminds Us Of Launch Times On Xbox Game Pass
Here's when you can start playing
In case you'd forgotten, tomorrow's the big release day for South of Midnight! It's already available in early access as we speak, but the true release is on April 8th - which is the same day that it arrives as part of Xbox Game Pass. Ahead of the release, South of Midnight developer Compulsion Games has shared an...
Feature Blue Prince Debuts To Unbelievable Reviews Ahead Of Xbox Game Pass Launch
"One of the best games ever made"
We highlighted back in February how a former PlayStation boss had called Blue Prince a Game of the Year contender, and at the time there was a lot of surprise that some random indie game was being praised so heavily. Well... it's definitely a game of the year contender. The reviews have dropped for Blue Prince...
News Switch 2 Fares Well Against Xbox Series S In Street Fighter 6 Comparison
It's perhaps a better version actually
With the Nintendo Switch 2 on the horizon, you better believe we're going to be inundated with comparisons between the Switch 2, Xbox and PS5 versions of games, and Street Fighter 6 is one of the first examples of that. This is thanks to ElAnalistaDeBits on Youtube, which has put together a Switch 2 vs. Xbox...
News Xbox Fans Aren't Happy About Microsoft's New Quake 2 AI Demo
"Thanks, I hate it"
Over the weekend, a bunch of Xbox fans began to take note of a new Quake 2 AI demo that Microsoft has made playable online, and the reaction has been so negative from the majority, it's started to make some headlines today! This is part of the whole "Copilot Gaming Experiences" initiative that was formerly unveiled as a new AI...
Talking Point What Are You Hoping To See In The Xbox Spring Sale?
Anything you've got your eye on?
It looked like the Xbox Spring Sale was all set to appear last Friday, but it now seems we'll be getting it this Friday instead - and it should bring close to 1000 discounts with it, including for many AAA titles. So, what's on your wishlist at the moment? Are you hoping to snag any of the top 10 Xbox of games of...
News Assassin's Creed Shadows Gets First Major Xbox Update, Here Are The Patch Notes
19.5 GB on Xbox Series X|S
Back in late March, Assassin's Creed Shadows received its first hotfix update on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, and now this week it's receiving its first major update for those consoles in the form of title update 1.0.2. There's a lot to unpack in here, including horse auto-follow and speed improvements, the ability to...
News Bungie's 'Marathon' Still Coming To Xbox, Full Gameplay Reveal Dated For This Week
A super showcase
It's been a while since we last heard about Bungie's new 'Marathon' extraction shooter, but it's suddenly now reappeared with a new teaser trailer - revealing that a full gameplay reveal showcase will be taking place this Saturday. Specifically, Marathon's gameplay reveal is set for April 12th at 10am PDT / 1pm EDT / 6pm BST...
Feature After The Minecraft Movie's Success, What Other Xbox IP Should Get The Film Treatment?
Is there anything you'd pick out?
Well, it turns out A Minecraft Movie has been an absolutely massive success. Yesterday, it was reported by CNN that the film had grossed $157 domestically (in the US) to mark the best opening weekend of the year. There were apparently concerns that the film could struggle when it debuted - after all, the trailers...
Saturday5th Apr 2025
News Here's What Might Leave Xbox Game Pass In May 2025
Some early predictions!
What's leaving Xbox Game Pass in May 2025? Well, Microsoft hasn't confirmed anything just yet, but based on some games that were added to the service this time last year, we can at least make a few predictions ahead of time. We know that a lot of Xbox users want more advance notice of games leaving Xbox Game Pass, but...
Feature These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (April 7-11)
Including five big Xbox Game Pass titles!
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for April 7-11! Looking at the list, Xbox Game Pass is stealing the attention over the next few days - we've got four titles on the way to the service, including South of Midnight and Diablo 3. Don't forget about Blue Prince as
Talking Point Early Access Players, Have You Been Enjoying Xbox's South Of Midnight So Far?
Another big Xbox Game Studios release
So, after years of anticipation since We Happy Few first launched almost a decade ago, Compulsion Games is back with South of Midnight; an Xbox Game Studios title now available in early access on Xbox and PC. Yep, following the recent trend of early access DLC bundles, folks can hop into this Southern gothic...
Sunday6th Apr 2025
News NHL 25 Is The Latest Addition To April's Xbox Game Pass Lineup
Hit the ice in just a few days' time
We've got another surprise addition to April 2025's Xbox Game Pass lineup, as it's been announced that NHL 25 will be joining the service for Game Pass Ultimate members as part of its EA Play inclusion on April 10th. The game will be available for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S when it arrives next week...
Saturday5th Apr 2025
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 5-6)
How about some Borderlands 3 on Game Pass?
Welcome to the weekend! We've got new Xbox Game Pass titles, Free Play Days additions and a whole bunch of Spooky Sale deals on the Xbox Store to take advantage of over the next few days - there's plenty to be getting on with! Here's what we're playing this weekend: Fraser Gilber
Friday4th Apr 2025
Video Phil Spencer Shows Off 'Secret Xbox Lab' For Next-Gen Hardware
"Where the next generation of Xbox is being crafted"
Microsoft is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the company, and as part of those celebrations, "Today" has provided an exclusive look at what it's calling a "secret Xbox lab" where the next generation of Xbox is being made. Now, annoyingly, we can't embed the video in here at the time of...
News Ahead Of The Oblivion Remake, The Original Just Got Updated On Steam
Is it a sign?
We've been hearing a lot about the Oblivion remake recently (even though it hasn't been officially announced at all yet), and earlier this week, it was rumoured that it could be shadow dropping for Xbox Game Pass on Thursday. That... didn't happen. Nevertheless, the person who rumoured that date remains confident that the Oblivion...
News Former Xbox Exec Throws Shade At Switch 2, Says It's A 'Hard Pass'
"$500 for GameChat in 2025, lets go"
Everyone's been sharing their thoughts about the Nintendo Switch 2 over the past few days, including former Xbox veteran and Blizzard president Mike Ybarra, who hasn't been shy in revealing his dislike for the system. In a series of posts on social media, Ybarra criticised the Switch 2's high price along with...
News Xbox Spring Sale Yet To Begin, Two Other Sales Now Live On Console
Sit tight
Well, the Xbox Spring Sale hasn't begun yet! We'd predicted that it would start today, but the deals usually start showing the night before if that's to be the case, and instead we've been presented with two other types of Xbox sales instead. Those two sales are for the Devil May Cry franchise, and then a whole bunch of simulators,...
Feature After Three Months, These Are The Top 10 Xbox Games Of 2025
We have a new leader!
It's usually the case that the first three months of any year are the quietest for new Xbox releases, but we've already seen multiple Game of the Year contenders in 2025, including one that's just become the highest-rated on Metacritic! Yes, we're using Metacritic to curate this top 10 Xbox games of 2025 list - and looking at...
News Switch 2 Emulation Highlights Future Challenges For Xbox Backwards Compatibility
No wonder they've built a team for it
Xbox backwards compatibility has been an amazing benefit throughout the Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S generations, but if the next Xbox console is to be a radically different device, it's going to result in new challenges for the program. We've seen this week how the
News Xbox Adds Prime Gaming Freebie For April, Available To Claim Now
A Minecraft game for Prime members
It's starting to become more of a common thing to see Xbox games being given away as part of Prime Gaming, and we've seen three examples of this in 2025 alone - including a new one that just went live last night. Yes, you can now claim Xbox game Minecraft Legends for free via Prime Gaming from April to June,...
News Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Length, Performance Modes & Other Xbox Details Revealed
Launching on Game Pass later this month
You've probably seen us gushing over Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 on numerous occasions here at Pure Xbox in recent weeks, and that's simply because it looks so good! It's also coming to Xbox Game Pass on April 24th. Ahead of that Game Pass launch, we've learned a few extra details about Clair Obscur:...
News Xbox Adds Multiple New Dynamic Backgrounds To Kick Off April
Mostly based on Xbox first-party games
In the mood to change your background on Xbox? Well, we've got a bunch of new dynamic backgrounds to choose from right now, including the strange Microsoft 50th anniversary one that we highlighted here at Pure Xbox recently. Beyond that, there are also new Xbox dynamic backgrounds for South of Midnight,...
News South Of Midnight Comparison Reveals How Similar The Xbox Series X|S Versions Look
"An easy one to recommend"
South of Midnight is officially out now in early access, and alongside the reviews that dropped yesterday, the tech wizards at Digital Foundry have been looking into the Xbox Series X and S versions to see how they shape up. Basically, they're both really good! It's noted that you'r
Thursday3rd Apr 2025
Feature Five Ways The Switch 2 Reveal Has Been A Huge Win For Xbox
It's been a surprising success for many reasons
The Nintendo Switch 2 looks cool without a doubt, but it's also received some negative press since yesterday's Switch 2 Direct over things like the crazy game prices and the Game-Key Cards that have been compared to the Xbox One era. Xbox was already set to benefit from the Switch 2 with its...
Roundup Here's What The Reviews Are Saying About Xbox's South Of Midnight
Early access begins today!
The first Xbox Game Studios release of April is debuting today in the form of South of Midnight, which releases in early access for those who are willing to pay an upgrade fee. And so, as a result, the reviews have just landed for it! Here at Pure Xbox, we gave South of Midnight an "Excellent" 9/10 in our review, praising...
News GTA 5 Officially Returns To Xbox & PC Game Pass This Month
Update: We've got a date!
We've got a big Xbox Game Pass addition set to arrive later this month! It's being reported by a couple of GTA insiders today that GTA V will be making a return on Xbox Game Pass in April 2025, presumably in two or three weeks' time. One of the accounts reporting this is GT
News Final Fantasy 7 Remake Still Coming To Xbox In 2025, Insists Insider
"Still Xbox bound"
One of the big stories coming out of yesterday's Switch 2 Direct from an Xbox perspective was the fact that Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade was announced for Switch but not Xbox - but apparently it's still on the way to us this year. This is according to known leaker "NateTheHate" on social media, who advised to Pure Xbox...
News Microsoft Rewards Re-Adds 3 Months Of Xbox GPU Ahead Of Potential Price Increase
Worth keeping in mind
Back in February, we highlighted how some Microsoft Rewards users had received emails suggesting that the redeem prices for Xbox Game Pass might be going up in April, and we're almost at that exact date of April 20th now. However, before then, an old option for redeeming three months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (or PC Game...
Guide South Of Midnight Release Date, Release Times & Early Access Details On Xbox
A huge Xbox Game Pass release to kick off April!
April is officially here, and that means we've got (at least) two Xbox first-party titles to look forward to over the coming weeks, including South of Midnight which arrives at the start of the month! We're really excited for this one here at Pure Xbox, and here's hoping the final game is as good as...
News Xbox Is Already Fixing The Number 1 Complaint With Game Hubs
"A change to the experience that we think you'll like"
Last week, it was announced that Microsoft was introducing a new Xbox Game Hubs feature on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, and some Xbox Insiders have been testing out the new addition over the past few days. Although most people seem to be enjoying the Game Hubs, there was immediate...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (April 3-6)
Four games to dig into this weekend
Xbox Free Play Days is back again for the next few days, and it includes a nice selection of four games that are free to try (for Game Pass members) from April 3rd to April 6th across Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. Here's the full list of games you can play on Xbox as part of Free Play Days this week:...
News Four Games Are Joining Various Xbox Game Pass Tiers Today (April 3)
One is brand-new, the others are for the 'Standard' tier
Welcome to your latest Xbox Game Pass update! The first drop of April is giving us four games across various Game Pass tiers, but three of them are only new to Standard members - whereas the other is new to everyone. Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition is the game that we're getting across Xbox...
News Xbox Game Pass Is Getting Another Simulator Game In May 2025
You can never have too many of them!
We've got a new game to add to our big Xbox Game Pass list for 2025 in the form of Spray Paint Simulator, which is officially heading to the service at some point in May. It'll be available for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. In Spray Paint Simulator, it'll be your job to give a fresh coat of paint to...
Talking Point Would You Be Willing To Pay $80 For Xbox Games?
Or even more in the case of GTA 6?!
The big topic that's dominating the industry this week is the Nintendo Switch 2, and specifically the higher game prices that it's set to implement for first-party titles - a whole lot has already been said about the Mario Kart World situation! As mentioned in our "huge win for Xbox" feature earlier today, this...
News Descenders Next Suffers Last-Minute Delay For Xbox Game Pass
"The game needs some tweaks"
We've got some sad news to share about April 2025's Xbox Game Pass lineup today, as it's been confirmed that Descenders Next will be missing its planned April 9th launch - and it's currently delayed with no new release date. In an update, the team advised that a recent PC demo has indicated some areas that need tweaking...
Wednesday2nd Apr 2025
News Nintendo Switch 2's Crazy Game Prices Could Be Terrible News For Xbox Fans
Makes Game Pass look incredible though
We all know that Nintendo likes to place a certain value on its first-party games that never drops all that much, but with the Nintendo Switch 2, that's being taken to the next level - just wait until you hear how expensive Mario Kart World is! So, to buy a digital version of Mario Kart World on the Switch 2,...
News Seven Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass In Early April 2025
Update: It's no longer eight!
The first batch of games leaving Xbox Game Pass in April 2025 have been revealed today, and there are seven of them in all - including highlights such as Harold Halibut, Coral Island and Botany Manor. Here the full list of games leaving Xbox Game Pass in early April 2025: Date Game Platform
News These 10 Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (April 3-15)
The latest roundup of new titles
The Xbox Game Pass lineup for April 2025 was already stacked until we got to today, and now Microsoft has gone and revealed a bunch of other new additions for this month - including Borderlands 3 and Diablo 3! As usual, there are a few new additions to Xbox Game Pass Standard
News Switch 2 Feature Reminds People Of The Disastrous Xbox One Launch
"Ladies and Gentlemen, the Switch 2"
The Nintendo Switch 2 is obviously what everyone wants to talk about today, and looking at what's being said on social media, it's surprising to see Don Mattrick and the Xbox One launch from 2013 being brought up on multiple occasions! Looking into this a bit more, it's to do with the
News Nintendo Just Broke Our Hearts With Today's Final Fantasy 7 Annoucement
Come on Square Enix, Xbox fans need it too
So, we've just finished watching today's Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, and the first thing that stands out at first glance is that the Switch is getting Final Fantasy 7 Remake Integrade, but there's still no announcement for Xbox as of yet. We've been waiting for this game on Xbox for years and years at this...
News ASUS Xbox Handheld Set To Rival The Nintendo Switch 2 In Price
Decisions, decisions
Today's big Nintendo Switch 2 Direct has just wrapped up, and although a price wasn't announced during the stream for whatever reason, it's now been confirmed that it'll retail at $449.99 - or $499.99 with the new Mario Kart thrown in. That's pretty expensive for a Nintendo console, and it potentially puts the price in-line...
News Multiple Upcoming Xbox Games Appeared At Today's Switch 2 Direct
Here's what we spotted
Today's Nintendo Switch 2 Direct featured a bunch of games that are also coming to Xbox in the future, including the likes of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 and Hollow Knight: Silksong - both hitting Xbox Game Pass in 2025! Here are all the Xbox-related announcements and trailers from the Switch 2 Direct on April 2nd: Street...
News Croc Remastered Is Now On Xbox, And The Reviews Are Divided Over It
The critics can't make their minds up
It's only taken 28 years, but Croc: Legend of the Gobbos is now finally on Xbox! The remastered version of the PS1 platformer arrived on the Xbox Store earlier today, and it's available to buy at a price of £24.99 / $29.99. As you might expect with a remaster of such an old game, the critics are pretty divided...
Thursday3rd Apr 2025
News BAFTA Announces List Of Top 21 Most Influential Games Ever
Not many Xbox first-party titles though
Ahead of the BAFTA Games Awards taking place next week, the organisation has announced the "Most Influential Game of All Time" as voted for by the public today - and the surprising winner is Shenmue. The 1999 Dreamcast classic (which eventually ended up on Xbox) managed to surpass the likes of Tetris, DOOM,...
Wednesday2nd Apr 2025
Roundup Here's What The First Reviews Are Saying About 'A Minecraft Movie'
You might be surprised!
This week marks the arrival of A Minecraft Movie after a long wait, and although many had predicted that it would fare poorly with the critics, quite a few early reviews have actually been very positive for it so far. Here are some of the reviews and impressions we've spotted for A Minecraft Movie: Chris Killian...
News Xbox Is Missing Out On FromSoftware's 'The Duskbloods' In 2026
It's a Switch 2 exclusive
As you may have seen, one of the big announcements from today's Nintendo Switch 2 Direct was that FromSoftware's new IP The Duskbloods would be coming to the console - and it's actually a Switch 2 exclusive in 2026. What are we missing out on? Well, it's a multiplayer game that bares a heavy resemblance to Bloodborne,...
News Call Of Duty's New Xbox Update Adds Crossplay Matchmaking Options For 'Consoles Only'
Combating "PC cheaters"
Activision is rolling out Season 3 of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 this week and in case you missed it, console players on Xbox platforms will be given some new crossplay multiplayer options to reportedly combat PC cheaters. One setting in particular, available in Multiplayer Ranked Play, Warzone Ranked Play, and Multiplayer...
Feature 10 Exciting Xbox Indie Games To Look Out For In April 2025
Including multiple Xbox Game Pass titles!
There are always so many exciting Xbox indie games to look out for every month thanks to the ID@Xbox team, but the list can admittedly become overwhelming - so it's our job to try and pick out a few of the most notable ones. For April 2025, we've highlighted three Xbox Game Pass titles that are on the way...
Tuesday1st Apr 2025
News 'Iffy' Rumour Claims Oblivion Remake Could Hit Xbox Game Pass This Week
Please be true, please be true
We've been hearing a lot about this rumoured Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion remake over the past few weeks, and if you believe what some of the latest reports have been saying, it sounds like it's going to drop at some point during April. It might even be as soon as this week! Social media user DetectiveSeeds, who has...
News Atomfall Is Already A Colossal Success On Xbox Game Pass & Beyond
The best launch in Rebellion's 32-year history
It's been less than a week since Atomfall arrived on Xbox Game Pass, and it's already smashed through over 1.5 million players across all platforms - marking the most successful launch in Rebellion's 32-year history as a company. Rebellion CEO Jason Kingsley described the achievement as speaking...
Rumour Halo's Leap To Other Platforms Might Be More Limited Than Expected
UE5 has been a significant shift
There have been ongoing rumours about the Halo: Master Chief Collection making the jump across to certain other platforms, but now new information suggests it might not necessarily play out like expected. Speaking to 'The Xbox Two' podcast about the upcoming Switch 2 launch, The Verge's senior editor Tom Warren...
News Xbox's Latest Server Outage Is A Bit Different To The Usual Ones
If you've noticed weird behaviour, this might be why!
Xbox has suffered another server outage today, but not in the way you'd might expect! As confirmed on the official Xbox Status support page, the outage affects "store & subscriptions", "cloud gaming & remote play", and "games & gaming". At the time of writing, the team is still...
News Mini Royale Is Coming To Xbox, But Not Until After The PC Launch
"It is planned to release the game on consoles"
You may have come across a game called Mini Royale on PC over the past few days - it's just launched in early access form on Steam - and you might be wondering whether it's getting an Xbox version as well. The answer is yes! Mini Royale is coming to Xbox in the future, but not until after the early...
News Xbox 'ZZZ' Tease Leads The Way In April Fools' Jokes This Year
We've seen some pretty good ones!
In case you'd hadn't clocked on, today is April Fools' Day, and we've been spotting plenty of April Fools' Jokes on social media over the past few hours as a result, including a few that have been getting quite a bit of attention. In particular, the folks behind Zenless Zone Zero (or "ZZZ" as it's often called)...
News Nightdive Studios Wants To Bring Xbox 360 Games Back From The Dead
"Really good games that shouldn’t be lost"
The Xbox 360 is an amazing console that boasted an unbelievable library of games, and while some of the best are still playable on modern Xbox consoles through backwards compatibility, there are plenty that sadly never made the jump. And of course, things got worse last year when the Xbox 360 marketplace...
News Windows Might Be Adding A New UI For The ASUS Xbox Handheld
Other handhelds should benefit from it too
There's a lot of talk about the ASUS Xbox handheld right now, and that's no surprise considering it was teased last night by the company - it's all but confirmed at this point. We don't know really know anything about it yet though - aside from that it's going to be similar to an ASUS ROG Ally and will...
News Xbox Is Hosting A Massive 'Spooky Games' Sale This Week
Ahead of the Spring Sale coming soon
We're still waiting on the Xbox Spring Sale to start in the very near future, but until then, we've got a few hundred new deals that have appeared on the Xbox Store - most of which are part of a new "Spooky Games Sale". This sale is obviously based around horror games for the most part, and we've picked out a...
Talking Point Are You Expecting Xbox News At The Switch 2 Direct This Week?
Nintendo's new device is being fully unveiled
We're going to be seeing an awful lot of Nintendo Switch 2 news doing the rounds later this week after the Switch 2 Direct has taken place on Wednesday, and who knows... perhaps we'll get some Xbox news to discuss as part of it. It's been mentioned on numerous occasions that Microsoft wants to bring...
Pick One What Was Your Favourite Xbox Game Pass Game In March 2025?
Atomfall? 33 Immortals? College Football?
A new month has begun today, and it already looks like an incredible April for Xbox Game Pass, but let's take one final moment to look back at March 2025 and what it's delivered for us on the service over the past few weeks. The big highlight for many will have been Atomfall, which just launched on Xbox...
