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Random Xbox Fans Want Microsoft To Add Clippy AI To Halo Infinite
Halo's Twitter account seems open to the idea...
With Xbox lately, a lot of things have been born out of a meme...Craig the Brute, a fully functioning Xbox mini fridge - so what's next? Video game accessory maker Astro Gaming shared the following mock-up of a Halo Infinite multiplayer avatar holding a rather interesting personal AI -
Random Uh-Oh, Halo Infinite's Destructible Fruit Has Become A Bit Of A Talking Point
Attention to detail or just nitpicking?
The first Halo Infinite Multiplayer Technical Preview has officially ended, and while many participants seem to be quite taken with it (including us here at Pure Xbox) there are some more, let's say...controversial takes. One video, in particular, on the Halo subeddit highlights how the destruc
News Halo Infinite Players Have Already Eliminated Over Six Million Bots
The most deadly bots are now en route
The Halo Infinite multiplayer technical preview is currently underway this weekend - introducing player-like bots to this part of the series for the first time ever. As previously explained, the more bots players slay - the more the experience will evolve. It's now been confirmed more than six million bots have...
News Halo Infinite Campaign Files Have 'Unintentionally' Leaked
Watch out for spoilers
With every "big" game release nowadays there always seems to be the possibility of a leak. In the case of Halo Infinite, it appears 343 Industries may have made this error itself. According to Halo veteran Joseph Staten, the developer has "unintentionally" included a small number of campaign files in the technical preview...
News Get Double XP In Halo 5's Warzone Turbo Mode This Weekend
Missed out on the Halo Infinite preview?
You've not made it into the Halo Infinite multiplayer technical preview this weekend, so what else can you do? Don't worry, 343 is still showing some love for the rest of the Halo community this weekend with the announcement Halo 5: Guardians will be hosting double XP in Warzone Turbo matches. For the...
Hands On The Ascent - A Gritty Cyberpunk Action-RPG Shooter That Will Keep You Coming Back
Shoot, loot and shoot some more
If you’re familiar with the cyberpunk genre – be it Ridley Scott’s Blade Runner or games like Shadowrun, or CD Projekt Red's troubled release, you can probably already imagine what the world of The Ascent has to offer. It’s got hacking, body modification, artificial intelligence, overcrowded nightclubs, lots...
News Assassinations Won't Be In Halo Infinite At Launch
The plan is to add them at a later date
Just a week ago, concerns were raised by the Halo community about the possibility of assassinations being cut from the upcoming release of Halo Infinite. In the latest multiplayer technical preview livestream, 343 Industries confirmed assassinations would not be in the game - at least at launch. Senior...
News Halo Infinite Multiplayer Technical Preview Invites Have Been Sent Out
The action gets underway this weekend
Following on from the news the Halo Infinite multiplayer technical preview could happen as soon as this weekend, 343 Industries has now made it official - with invitations arriving in inboxes around the globe right now. From 29th July to 1st August, select participants will be able to experience the first...
Gallery The 11 Unique Biomes Of Forza Horizon 5
Seasons will also return
Forza Horizon 5 is headed to Mexico this November. The game's creative director Mike Brown has previously explained how it's a country with the "whole world" in one place - ranging from snowy mountains, epic canyons to beautiful historic cities - making it the perfect location to hold the festival. Now in an official...
News Xbox Is Getting A New 'Game Pass' Themed Dynamic Background
Available now for Xbox Insiders
If you're a fan of the new dynamic backgrounds on the Xbox Series X|S, you'll be pleased to hear Microsoft will soon be releasing another one. While it's not officially available just yet, Xbox Insiders have already got their hands on it. Introducing the new "Game Pass" theme - channelling Microsoft's video game...
News Halo Infinite's Multiplayer Technical Preview 'Could Happen As Soon As Next Weekend'
"Stay frosty"
343 Industries has released its latest Halo Infinite 'Insider Infinite' blog update for the month of July - it covers flighting and what to expect from the upcoming multiplayer technical preview. Towards the end of the update, the developer mentions how it has been "given the okay" to reveal that its first "Bot-focused" technical...
News Xbox Fans Are Eager To See Assassinations In Halo Infinite
"We haven't seen assassinations in any reveals or trailers..."
Since its delay last year, Halo Infinite has got back on track. There seems to be some concerns though about assassinations. YouTube channel TheReachWay raised discussion about them earlier this week - noting how there's been no mention of this mechanic so far. If you've ever played a...
News You Can Now Purchase A Crash Bandicoot 25th Anniversary Game Bundle
And it's currently available for half-price
The Crash Bandicoot series this year celebrates its 25th anniversary and as part of this a new bundle pack has been released featuring three (or should we say five) games for the price of one. For just $59.99 / £54.99 (with 15 hours remaining at the time of writing), you can get Crash Bandicoot 4: It's...
Random Someone Decided To Play Xbox Game Pass On A Smartwatch
Thanks, Project xCloud
A bit like the saying "will it run DOOM?", there are now Xbox fans out there wondering what sort of odd devices they can get Microsoft's Xbox Cloud Gaming and Xbox Game Pass services running on. One individual, in particular, has gone to the extent of using a web browser on an Android smartwatch to access the Xbox Game Pass...
Guide Halo Infinite Beta: How To Sign Up For The Upcoming Multiplayer Preview
Become a Halo Insider for a chance to get involved
Halo Infinite's multiplayer preview is on the way this summer, and for a number of weeks now, the game's community manager Brian Jarrard has been reminding players to make sure they complete all the steps to be in with a chance. In his latest post over on Twitter, he's reiterated this message -...
Random Team Xbox Wants To Know The First Xbox Game You Ever Played
Halo or something else?
If you've got a Twitter account, Xbox wants to know what the first Xbox game you ever played was. Perhaps you played Halo on the original Xbox, or first joined the Xbox generation during the 360 generation - whatever Xbox game it is that you first played, let them know and the official account might share it in its official...
News Microsoft Flight Simulator Might Add Helicopters In The Future
"Planned" for a 2022 release, apparently
Ever wanted to take to the skies in something that's not a plane in Microsoft Flight Simulator? You might be in luck. In an update from the development team earlier this week, a feedback snapshot reveals the community's top wishes, and the top-voted one is the addition of helicopters. What's so exciting...
Random Xbox Responds To 'PS5 Is Better' Comments On Social Media
"The best console is the one you enjoy playing"
If you've ever viewed a comment below one of the official Xbox social account posts on either Twitter or Facebook, you might have seen the occasional reply suggesting certain other consoles are better. While it's mostly just fans of these other systems trolling, the company (or at least the person who...
News Tetris Effect: Connected Gets Cross-Platform Multiplayer Next Month
Take on some new competition
The Xbox Series X|S launch title Tetris Effect: Connected will soon be receiving an exciting new feature. As part of its launch/update on other platforms next month, the existing Xbox versions of the game (including the Microsoft Store release and Game Pass release) will be updated with cross-platform multiplayer. This...
News Sega Shows Off Monkey Ball: Banana Mania Gameplay In New Trailer
Get in the ball this October
In case you missed it, AiAi and friends are rolling onto the Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S this October in Super Monkey Ball: Banana Mania. The initial reveal didn't showcase all that much gameplay, so now Sega has made up for it with a proper look at all of the "wondrous worlds" in the game, along with a description...
News Halo Infinite's New Ping System Will Make Multiplayer Communication Easier
Tell your teammates where to go
Halo Infinite is looking incredibly promising and while there's still a lot we don't know about this anticipated release just yet, it seems a recent employee spotlight on 343's website has given us just a little bit more information. According to the game's Lead Multiplayer Designer, Andrew Witts, the new entry will...
News Playground Games Has Improved Car Sounds In Forza Horizon 5
There are also more than 320 brand new car recordings
While the Forza Horizon series could almost be described as the perfect game for car enthusiasts, the sounds of vehicles haven't always lived up to expectations. The game's community often talks about how car engines don't always match their real-life counterparts or sounded better in past...
News Halo Co-Creator Shares Footage Of Prototype Build From 2000
Weapons, models and more...
Over the past week, the co-creator of the Halo universe, Marcus Lehto, has dug up some of his "old" Halo 2000 PC footage and shared it on social media. He started off with a look at the Covenant weapon prototypes - one of the highlights is the "microwave gun" - with Marcus himself noting how hilarious it would have been...
News Black Widow's MCU Outfit Is Now Available In Marvel's Avengers
She's got some unfinished business...
This week marks the release of Marvel's latest movie Black Widow. To celebrate, the Marvel's Avengers game has released an outfit inspired by Black Widow's look in the MCU. As part of this, the development team is also reviving Black Widow's Red Room Takeover event - you can even earn a new animated nameplate...
