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News Dev Says New Xbox Hardware Allows It To Do Things It "Couldn't Even Dream Of Before"
A powerful claim
If all goes to plan, Microsoft's next-generation system is scheduled to arrive this holiday season. While we already know it'll come packed with 12 teraflops of GPU power and various other fancy features like Variable Rate Shading and Hardware-accelerated DirectX Raytracing, there's nothing quite like some free developer...
Talking Point What Is The Xbox Series X's Most Important Feature?
What has your attention so far?
We're still some way out from the release of Microsoft's Xbox Series X in Holiday 2020 (if indeed it survives that projected window due to coronavirus concerns), but we already know quite a lot about the upcoming system. The company seems willing to dish out information more freely than it did back in the pre-release...
News Free Play Days: Overwatch, Nascar Heat 4 And Verdun Free This Weekend
Available through March 15th
It's that time again -- another Free Play Days weekend. This time around, the free games available to Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members are Overwatch, Nascar Heat 4 and Verdun, with discounts also available for Nascar Heat 4 and Verdun for those want to purchase them permanently. We probably don't
News Xbox Live Went Down Last Night And The Internet Freaked Out
Well, Twitter did
It's not unheard of for Xbox Live to hit the deck, but last night was a particularly tough time. With reports breaking all day about coronavirus concerns and event cancellations, Xbox fans wanted to kick back and play some of their favourite games online. And when they couldn't, some of them weren't happy. Xbox Live was down for...
News It's True, E3 2020 Has Been Officially Cancelled
Update: The ESA provides a statement
Update (Wed 11th Mar, 2020 15:49 GMT): It's true! E3 2020 has been officially cancelled. A statement released by the ESA (thanks GameSpot) confirmed this: "After careful consultation with our member companies regarding the health and safety of everyone in our industry--our fans, our employees, our exhibitors...
News A Remastered Version Of Saints Row: The Third Has Just Leaked
There's a release date as well
It's been a long time since Saints Row: The Third released for Xbox 360 all the way back in 2011. It's historically been considered one of the best games in the series, and it now looks set to be receiving a full remastered edition on Xbox One in the near future. We're hearing this courtesy of GameFly (thanks...
News The Original Xbox Was Revealed 20 Years Ago Today
Has it been that long?
Feel old yet? The original Xbox was revealed 20 years ago today at the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco, kicking off a historic legacy that would eventually spawn multiple consoles, tens of thousands of games and of course, our very own community here at Pure Xbox (thanks Microsoft!). The GDC show featured a...
News 2K To Make NFL Games Again, But There's A Catch
EA also weighs in
Remember how great NFL 2K was back in the day? The American Football series proved highly popular before being canned following the release of ESPN NFL 2K5, but sixteen years later, it finally looks set to make a triumphant return. Well... kind of. The new deal with the NFL will see 2K release multiple games beginning in 2021, but...
News Xbox Series X To Feature A Dedicated Audio Chip
Revealed in a new interview
We've got some more information to share about the Xbox Series X, but this time not from Microsoft themselves. Instead, these new details come courtesy of both Ninja Theory and Video Game Chronicle, with Ninja Theory's audio team revealing that the Xbox Series X will include a dedicated audio chip. Speaking to VGC, Ninja...
Talking Point Coronavirus Worries Mean The Xbox Series X Faces An Uncertain Year Ahead
Will it be delayed until 2021?
It's impossible to escape the discussion surrounding the Coronavirus at the moment, and like everything else, the games industry is already being affected heavily by it. This year's Games Developer Conference was postponed last month "after close consultation" with various partners in the game development industry,...
News Three More Games Coming To Xbox Game Pass Today
Update: A fourth has just shown up
Update: (Fri 6th Mar, 2020 08:54 GMT): It was previously announced that The Lord of the Rings: Adventure Card Game would be added to Xbox Game Pass for PC in the month of March, but we didn't know it would be today! It's now available to download via the Xbox app. Microsoft have announced a selection of new games...
Random Xbox Series X Fans Are Creating Some Stunning Fan Art
Getting creative
Listen, we like the look of the upcoming Xbox Series X already, but its box-like design offers up loads of potential for some impressive special editions. As you'd expect, various fans have already taken to the net to create mockups based around their favourite games, brands and personalities, and the results are looking really...
News PlatinumGames Explains Why The Wonderful 101: Remastered Isn't Coming To Xbox One
"It’s just a very costly thing to do"
It's fair to say there's plenty of excitement around Nintendo Life and Push Square at the moment in regards to the upcoming release of The Wonderful 101: Remastered. But here? Not quite so much. That's because while the game is coming to PC (along with PS4 and Switch) later this year, it won't be coming to...
News These Six Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass This Month
Includes titles for both console and PC
We've been treated to some fantastic new additions on Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass service in recent weeks, including the likes of Kingdom Hearts III, Yakuza 0 and Two Point Hospital. But as always, a selection of titles are also set to be removed for both console and PC over the next few weeks. As seen on the...
Review Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition (Xbox One)
A little goes a long way
Ori and the Blind Forest released back in March of last year, and by now, you're likely well aware of the indisputable fact that it's a phenomenal game. We awarded it a 9 out of 10 in our review and called it "one of the best games available for the Xbox One," a statement we stand by 100%. With the Definitive Edition...
News Microsoft Is Holding Another Huge Xbox Live Game Sale Later This Month
Will have over 200 deals
It just wouldn't be Christmas without massive discounts across the Xbox One and Xbox 360 digital stores. Microsoft has begun promoting such a thing on its official Xbox website that will kick off on December 22nd and run through until January 7th, 2016. It's called the "Countdown" sale and — according to Microsoft —...
Review Gears of War: Ultimate Edition (Xbox One)
Changed like a remix and raised like a Fenix
Back in 2006, the original Gears of War was one of the first games to really showcase what the Xbox 360 was capable of, both in terms of technical prowess and cinematic delivery. With an engrossing campaign – which could be played locally with a friend – and a thrilling online multiplayer offering,...
From Rare with love
To celebrate its 30th year as a developer, Rare has crammed 30 of its games into a single package for just $30. Not only does that make for a brilliantly-coordinated promotion, it also makes for a value almost unheard of for a new release. Instead of breaking down each individual game in this collection, which would push us well...
News Rare Replay Installation is One of the Largest On Xbox One
Take a look at the game select screen
Whether you're planning on owning the disc or digital copy, Rare Replay -- a collection of 30 classic Rare games -- is going to take up approximately 50GB of your precious Xbox One memory to install each game. Based off of information from the Xbox website, Rare Replay needs 11.26GB to install every game that...
News Xbox One April System Update Begins Rolling Out to Preview Members
Chat improvements and better achievement notifications
According to Major Nelson's blog, Xbox One Preview program members should begin receiving the first of two system updates today, with the second arriving next week. The April system update brings improvements to the Party Chat app and Achievement notifications, as well as adding more game hub...
News Child Spends $4.5K in Microtransactions, Parent Wants to Sue Microsoft
A very expensive transfer...
An enraged parent is looking to start a class-action lawsuit against Microsoft in order to change their purchasing policy and receive compensation, after his son spent $4,500 in microtransactions on an unspecified version of EA's FIFA soccer franchise. Writing in a post on Medium, Jeremy Hillman - Director of Corporate...
Feature Xbox One February System Update Begins Rolling Out Today
Gotta love that new update smell
The first major Xbox One system update of 2015 has begun rolling out today, confirmed Xbox Newswire. The new update, which we previously detailed last month for Preview members, brings with it some welcome new enhancements and features to the machine. First and foremost, each and every Xbox One game will have its...
News Xbox Avatars Getting Upgraded With New Graphics and Features
Your character is moving into the new generation
Microsoft has posted job listings for two dedicated software engineers to work on the next generation of Xbox avatars. The job postings state: "As we cross the threshold to a unified operating system and product experience across Microsoft, it is time to for Xbox avatars to also advance to the next...
Two Is Better Than One
Developer Press Play has a track record of consistently creating interesting platformers that allow players to experience inventive mechanics. In Max: The Curse of Brotherhood, they allowed players to wield a magic marker to interact with the game's levels, for example. They continues with their trend of crafting well-made...
News Some Day One Purchasers Of Xbox One To Get Free Limbo On Release
Let the birthday celebrations continue!
Those bold ones who have supported the Xbox One since day one — who laid down their hard earned cash and subsequently unlocked the mega prestigious achievement — it appears that you may be gifted on this first year anniversary of the launch! Bless your loyal souls. Microsoft have today sent out e-mails...
News Microsoft Sending Select Sunset Overdrive Bundle Owners Another Free Game
Well, that was unexpected.
It's being reported by some purchasers of the white Sunset Overdrive special edition bundle, that they're getting a surprise message direct from Microsoft. The company appears to be doling out a free extra game code to select owners of the new system. In the reports that we've seen, the game is a digital copy of Ryse: Son...
News Spencer: Microsoft's Buyout of Mojang Won't Affect YouTubers
Build 'em high!
Xbox head honcho Phil Spencer has laid to rest concerns that Microsoft's acquisition of Minecraft developer Mojang will affect people who publish YouTube videos of the game for fun or profit. The concerns quickly came to light once the deal announcement was made, with prominent YouTubers making it clear that they were concerned that...
News Microsoft Xbox Live Service Alert Issued
Technical issues.
Microsoft has issues an Xbox Live service alert and are currently working to resolve issues with connectivity and other services. The news came when Microsoft issued the alert via their support page over the weekend, acknowledging problems with "Downloading items that you have already purchased" and limited playback functionality...
News Games With Gold Gets Refreshed Today With Two Free Games
Let's fight, shall we?
What's better than getting a free game? TWO free games, of course! Microsoft has refreshed Games With Gold on Xbox 360 today, replacing the punishing and challenging Dark Souls with two brawlers — Charlie Murder and Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition. Charlie Murder is a 4 player beat-em-up with a punk rock aesthetic,...
News Expect Multiplayer and Party Chat Improvements in March Xbox One Update
Coming right before Titanfall launch
As much as we love our fancy new Xbox One's, it's clear that there are some areas that can be improved upon— mostly software related. Thankfully, a major update in March will help improve some of the nitpicks people have been complaining about surrounding multiplayer and party chat. Releasing sometime before...
Competition Win a Limited Edition Fable: The Journey Console!
Spellbinding.
KINECTaku and Microsoft have teamed up to provide a boomer of a competition for you this holiday season. We're giving away an electric blue custom Fable: The Journey Xbox 360 console, complete with Kinect, Kinect Adventures!, a copy of Fable: The Journey, and a copy of Christie Golden's new novel - Fable: Edge of the World. Not only...
News Even Kinect Star Wars Succumbs to Kinect Dance Mania
Is nothing sacred?
Kinect does some things very well — dancing, for instance. That's why there are 13 Kinect dancing games out now, but the genre's seeping into other games: games we thought were safe from move-busting. Games like Kinect Star Wars. The ESRB has rated the game and revealed it now includes dancing tournaments alongside the...
Competition Put Your Darts Skills On the Line with Kinect Contest
Can you hit the bullseye?
Microsoft is giving UK gamers the chance to put their darts skills on the line with a new Kinect Sports: Season Two competition. To enter, download the free Kinect Sports darts Gamerpic before Sunday 18th December and play a single-player darts match on Live between 1pm and 5pm on 7th or 8th January. Three players will be...
News Grab a Matte Xbox 360 250GB with Kinect
Gloss over
At the moment the Xbox 360 S comes in two flavours: 250GB and 4GB, in glossy and matte finishes respectively. A new challenger is about to enter the ring though, with a matte 250GB console on the way. There's no word on when the new bundle will be available or if Microsoft has made any changes other than taking the dust-sucking gloss...
News Microsoft Announces Limited Edition R2D2 Xbox 360
Told you so
We exclusively revealed the limited edition Star Wars Xbox 360 with white Kinect two weeks ago, and now Microsoft has made the bundle official. The white R2-D2 Xbox 360 S, C-3PO-inspired control pad and white Kinect sensor will launch with Kinect Star Wars later this year, with exclusive downloadable content in the console box too...
News Microsoft's E3 2011 News Conference Details Confirmed
What new games will we see?
It's still highly unlikely we'll see a new Xbox and Kinect at E3 this year, but at least we know where and when the revelation would be made, as Microsoft has announced its pre-show conference details. The event kicks off on Monday 6th June, with guests asked to arrive by 9am Pacific Time, or 5pm UK time. The show is...
