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News These Seven Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (July 2-15)
Your latest roundup of new titles
Microsoft has just revealed the next batch of titles coming to Xbox Game Pass in July, featuring some newly-announced additions alongside its next first-party release in the form of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4. We also saw two new additions to the library today, remember, including the fantastic
Feature Despite Being Very Familiar, I Can't Wait To Play More Gears Reloaded Later This Year
Gears is back, and it feels oh so good
When the first weekend of Xbox's recent Gears of War: Reloaded beta wrapped up just a few weeks ago, I shared my opinions on the upcoming release; talking about how the game was a great time despite it being "overly familiar" for Xbox players who'd already chainsaw'd their way through Gears: Ultimate Edition...
News Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (July 1)
Alongside a third title getting free Game Pass perks!
Welcome to your first Xbox Game Pass update for July 2025! Today, we have two major additions to the library, alongside some bonus Xbox Game Pass Perks for brand-new free-to-play title Mecha BREAK. <related ids="184422"> Here's a quick breakdown on what's new to Xbox Game Pass today:
News Ex Blizzard Boss Thinks Microsoft Should Pick Its Xbox Strategy And 'Stick To It'
"Tough to see Xbox confused"
Over the last year, year and a half, Microsoft has certainly changed things up in terms of its Xbox strategy - mainly by focusing more on software and launching some of its biggest in-house games on other platforms. This took some time getting used to at the beginning, and even though things are much clearer now, some...
News Elder Scrolls 6 Trailer 'Getting Closer' Despite No-Show At Xbox Games Showcase 2025
"It's getting closer, it's getting closer"
The Elder Scrolls 6 didn't show up at Microsoft's Xbox Games Showcase despite the game's announcement trailer now being over seven years old, but Windows Central reporter Jez Corden believes that the timeline for a new trailer may still be relatively close. Speaking on a new episode of
News Halo Fan Game To Release On Xbox After Microsoft & Halo Studios Give Approval
"We want to thank them for their real sympathy"
When it comes to "fan games" based around famous IP, we already know that some companies really frown upon it and end up shutting the project down. Fortunately, that's not going to happen to Halo fan game Spartan Survivors. The team behind this blend of "roguelite and bullet heaven" have confirmed on...
Talking Point Have This Month's Announcements Made You Excited About Xbox Again?
We're feeling some positive energy
It's been a pretty big month for Microsoft, hasn't it? Things slowly built up to the team's Xbox Games Showcase on June 9th — which then led to the announcement of the ROG Xbox Ally — followed up this week by more talk on the b
News Xbox & AMD Are 'Delivering On A Promise' By Making Existing Libraries Work On Next-Gen
"Delivering on a promise to both gamers & developers"
This week, Microsoft and AMD have gone hard on next-gen Xbox plans - and even though those plans are fairly vague for now, we are starting to hear about some high-level features for the platform. On the back of these announcements earlier in the week, AMD's Dr. Lisa Su
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (June 19-22)
Included with Xbox Game Pass
Welcome to your latest Xbox Free Play Days selection! Today, Microsoft has unveiled the four games playable as part of its regular free-to-try promotion - and we have a good range of titles on offer this week! Here's everything you can try on Xbox Free Play Days through the end of the weekend: Dead By...
Talking Point Did Xbox Just Hint At A Hybrid Next-Gen Console?
Could we see a Switch-like device from Xbox?
Well, practically out of nowhere, Xbox just detailed even more of its next-gen gaming plans in partnership with AMD - and it sure sounds like Team Green has quite a few different devices planned for the next generation. <related ids="184041"> In the new announcement video, which we've covered up...
News Xbox Emphasises That Its Next-Gen Devices 'Aren't Locked To A Single Store'
"Not locked to a single store, or tied to one device"
With the ROG Xbox Ally, Microsoft is pushing on with its plan to bring Windows and Xbox closer together - and it sounds a lot like that's also the plan for its lineup of next-gen devices as well. As we've already mentioned on PX today, Xbox president Sarah Bond has detailed the team's future...
News Xbox Announces Next-Gen Console Strategy, Promises 'Deeper Visuals' & Backwards Compatibility
"The next generation of Xbox is coming to life"
Out of nowhere, Xbox has announced its next-gen hardware strategy today in the form of a short YouTube video, revealing a "strategic, multi-year agreement with AMD" that includes work on the next generation of Xbox consoles. Xbox's Sarah Bond mentions in the video how this "next-generation hardware...
News These 11 Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (June 18 - July 1)
Microsoft announces a new batch
Microsoft has announced the latest Xbox Game Pass lineup for June 2025 today (as well as two titles for next month!), specifically spanning June 18 to July 1. This includes highlights such as Rematch, Call of Duty: WW2, Little Nightmares 2 and a whole lot more. Before we get to the list, don't forget that three games...
News Six Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass In Late June 2025
This month's second batch of leavers
Microsoft has announced the second batch of games leaving Xbox Game Pass in June 2025 today, with six games set to depart the service on June 30th - most of them across console, PC and the cloud. Here's the full list of games leaving Xbox Game Pass in late June 2025: Date Game Leaving Xbox Game...
Talking Point Would You Like To See A New Type Of Forza Game In 2026?
Or just more Horizon next year?
During the big Xbox Games Showcase last month, boss Phil Spencer teased a brand-new Forza game coming in 2026, which we're assuming will be Forza Horizon 6. However, if you could make the call, would you create a new Forza spin-off instead? It's something we've started to think about a little bit here at Pure Xbox!...
News Gears Of War: Reloaded Is Top Of The PS5 Pre-Order Charts Right Now
Beating out Death Stranding 2 & more
Gears fever is in full swing right now, and despite Gears of War: Reloaded being largely a familiar experience for Xbox fans, it's clear that PlayStation users are lapping up Marcus Fenix's PS5 debut. Both the US and
Opinion It Feels Like Microsoft Is Planning A Huge Final Year Of Xbox Series X|S In 2026
Could next-gen follow in 2027?
The dust has now settled on the big Xbox Games Showcase this year, and overall, it was a decent show. It's provided us a good look at what's to come for the rest of 2025, and I'm definitely satisfied with how the lineup is looking for the full year. However, it
News Four Games Are Confirmed For Xbox Game Pass In July 2025 So Far
An early look at what's to come
As we always do around this time of the month, we're taking a look today at what's ahead for July 2025's Xbox Game Pass selection, with four games having been confirmed for Game Pass next month at the time of writing. We've got some huge games coming to the service in July right now, including Xbox first-party...
News Gears Of War: Reloaded Physical Version Confirmed For PS5, Nothing Yet For Xbox
Rumour has it the full game is on-disc, too
Gears of War: Reloaded marks the series' PS5 debut later this year, and it seems as though PlayStation players will be getting even more bonuses beyond that. Not only is the game getting a proper disc-based physical release on PS5, but it's looking like the whole game will actually be printed onto the disc...
News PS6 To Provide 'New & Enhanced' Experience As Sony & Microsoft Plan For Next-Gen
Exciting times ahead
It's all starting to hot up in terms of new gaming devices from Sony and Microsoft, isn't it? Last year, the former delivered PS5 Pro, while Microsoft has just announced its ROG Xbox Ally handheld - and it sounds like the two teams aren't stopping there, as expected. Next-gen Xbox and PlayStation plans are well underway. In a...
Feature Here Are The Results From Our Xbox Games Showcase 2025 Predictions
Hey, we actually did okay this year...
So, each and every year we throw together a big predictions piece here at PX for the Xbox Games Showcase - you know, what we expect to see, what we'd love Microsoft to surprise us with and all the rest of it. Well, this year, we played it safer in our overall predictions - and while that didn't exactly grant us...
News Phil Spencer Says 2026 Is Going To Be 'A Really Special Year' For Xbox
He also explains why some big games are skipping 2025
Towards the end of Xbox's big summer showcase this year, boss Phil Spencer came out to introduce Call Of Duty: Black Ops 7 - but not before he championed the ROG Xbox Ally and
News Xbox & Windows Worked 'As One Development Team' To Make The ROG Xbox Ally
"This is the tightest collaboration I've seen"
Since the Xbox Games Showcase wrapped up this past weekend, you've probably seen lots of PX content on the ROG Xbox Ally — because we're incredibly excited about it — and now Xbox boss Phil Spencer has chimed in on just how much work went into making the ASUS handheld a reality. Talking on a fresh...
News Two More Xbox First-Party Games Are Getting 'Code In A Box' Physical Releases In 2025
Including Microsoft's first $80 title
There's been some controversy about Microsoft's decision to move to $80 game releases with The Outer Worlds 2, and things are getting even more controversial with the way Xbox is handling its physical releases here in 2025. <related ids="181030"> Retail listings for both The Outer Worlds 2 and fellow...
Talking Point How Much Do You Think The ROG Xbox Ally Will Cost?
Two skus, two price points
Since an Xbox 'partner' handheld was first rumoured many months ago, there's been lots of discussion about potential price points for it, and how Microsoft will compete in the portable PC market. Despite the team finally announcing the device(s) during the Xbox Games Showcase, we still didn't get any pricing details -...
News Two Huge Free Demos Were Added To The Xbox Store Last Night
Post-Showcase freebies!
The Xbox Games Showcase was packed full of interesting announcements for the coming months on the platform, but what about stuff you can get stuck into in the here and now? Well, thankfully, Microsoft treated us to a couple of freebies last night in the form of two major demos that are now live on the Xbox Store! One of...
Reaction Xbox Games Showcase 2025 Was Just OK, But Next Year Should Be Amazing
A big 2026 lineup is already being teased
Well, there we have it folks - the Xbox Games Showcase 2025 has officially come and gone. We got some fantastic new game reveals — including a slew of Xbox Game Pass announcements for the months and years ahead — and all-in-all we're pretty satisfied. However, this year's show did feel a little quiet...
News Clockwork Revolution Debuts First-Person RPG Gameplay Ahead Of Xbox Game Pass Release
"Control the future"
Clockwork Revolution has finally reappeared! Yep, Microsoft has another first-party title in the pipeline here - with inXile's steampunk RPG getting its first-ever gameplay showing during the big 2025 Xbox showcase. Unfortunately, the team is still saying that Clockwork Revolution will come out "in due time", so there's no date...
Talking Point Switch 2 Owners, Should Xbox Embrace Nintendo's New System?
What games should launch there first?
Well, there we have it, Nintendo Switch 2 is now officially released after years of waiting - and we promise we're not getting FOMO over here, not at all. Anyway, brushing aside that massive lie, we're curious to hear from any of you who've betrayed us and bought a Switch 2... should Microsoft embrace the system...
News Xbox's First Switch 2 Release Skates Onto Hybrid Console Next Month
Pro move, Microsoft
Here at Pure Xbox, we're keeping an eye on Switch 2 to see how Nintendo's new console launch goes, and we're definitely excited by the prospect of playing Xbox games on the new hybrid system. While Microsoft hasn't detailed much of its Switch 2 plans yet, the Activision team has just announced its first releas
News Forza On PS5 Has 'Easily' Made $100 Million For Xbox, Says Analyst
"Easily exceeding revenues of $100 million"
Earlier this week, we posted about Forza Horizon 5 dominating the PS5 sales charts for the month of May - and now data firm Alinea Analytics has come out and translated that into an impressive revenue number for Team Xbox. According to the firm, Forza Horizon 5 has now surpassed 2.2 million sales on...
News These 10 Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (June 5-17)
Your latest batch of new titles
Microsoft has announced the full Xbox Game Pass lineup for June 5th to 17th today, bulking out the growing list of June 2025 Game Pass titles that we've covered elsewhere on Pure Xbox. Some of the highlights from this latest lineup include Space Marine Master Crafted Edition
Guide Xbox Handheld: Everything We Know So Far, Including The Latest Rumours
Your all-in-one guide to Xbox's handheld plans
What's going on with the Xbox handheld?! For quite a while now, we've been hearing about plans for Xbox to develop such a device, and even Xbox boss Phil Spencer has talked about it on a series of occasions. More recently, we've heard that ASUS is working on some kind of partner handheld, and that Xbox...
News Xbox Dominates PS5 Charts, Forza Horizon 5 'Most Downloaded' Game In May
Half of the PS5 top 10 are Xbox games!
PlayStation has just released its 'top downloads' chart for May 2025, and once again, Microsoft is dominating the list on PS5 in both the US and the EU - including a pole position for Xbox's Forza Horizon 5. Yep, Playground Games' open-world racer is top of the charts for PS5 in both regions, following what...
News Xbox's Latest Buy One, Get One Free Sale Features A Random Selection Of 'Retro' Titles
Live for the next week or so
Alongside Xbox's usual set of weekly deals (a list that contains some good bargains this week), Microsoft has dropped another one of its 'buy one, get one free' promotions here to kick off June - and yep, this sale is as weird as ever. This time out, we're looking at a selection of 'retro' Xbox titles available as a...
News Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (June 3)
Our first additions of the month!
Welcome to your first Xbox Game Pass update for June 2025! Today, we have two fresh additions to the library, including the highly-rated metroidvania Crypt Custodian. Here's everything new on Xbox Game Pass today, June 3rd: Crypt Custodian (Console, PC, Cloud
Guide Summer Game Fest Schedule: Your Complete Guide To Every Xbox Event In June 2025
Xbox Showcase, SGF and so much more!
We've arrived at the busiest week of the year for Xbox fans! The Xbox Games Showcase 2025 is just around the corner, as are a wide selection of other gaming showcases that we can look forward to in the coming days. So, we've taken the time to put together all the dates, times and additional details you might...
News Eight Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass In Early June 2025
This month's first batch of leavers
Microsoft has announced the first batch of titles leaving Xbox Game Pass in June 2025, and we have eight games in total exiting the service in the middle of the month; a couple of those being PC-only departures. Here's the full list of games leaving Xbox Game Pass in early June 2025:...
News Microsoft Signs 'Historic Tentative Agreement' With QA Devs At Bethesda
"In a first for the video game industry..."
The Communication Workers of America (CWA) has announced that unionized QA developers at Bethesda owner ZeniMax have signed a "historic tentative contract agreement" with Microsoft, after "nearly two years" of negotiation. The deal — which is still being finalised with it only being 'tentative' at this...
News Xbox 'Hits You Can't Miss' & 'Super Giant Swords' Sales Now Live, Get Up To 90% Off
Microsoft has put two more promos live
Earlier this week, we posted our typical weekly deals roundup that focused on a new Bundle Sale on the Microsoft Store - but Team Green is getting a little more unpredictable these days in terms of its sale dates, with two more promotions going live a little later this week. <related ids="182909"> These...
News Sony Has Approached Subscriptions 'Healthier' Than Xbox, Says Former PlayStation Boss
"Not to overpromise and to allow people to spend money"
Since leaving Sony, former PlayStation boss Shuhei Yoshida has been pretty outspoken about the industry at large - and this week, he's commented on why he believes his former employer has approached the subscription service model in a "healthier" way than Xbox. Acknowledging his bias as a...
News Six Xbox Games Are Shutting Down Their Servers In June 2025
It's a sad month for these Xbox titles
Every month, we bring you the latest news in terms of Xbox games that are shutting down their servers, and June's looking like a pretty busy month for server closures - including the departure of Ubisoft's free-to-play FPS, XDefiant. This is easily the most notable server closure over the next few weeks,...
News Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (May 29)
Your final May 2025 additions
Welcome to your latest Xbox Game Pass update! Today's two new arrivals mark the final batch of XGP titles for May 2025, and we're closing out with a bang as one of 2024's GOTY contenders enters the library. <related ids="182661"> Here's what you can expect from your new Xbox G
News Xbox Is An Official Partner For Next Week's Summer Game Fest 2025
Summer gaming season is upon us!
We know that the Xbox Games Showcase 2025 is right around the corner here on June 8th, but we actually have another major event to look forward to now - with Xbox just confirmed as an official partner for this year's Summer Game Fest show. SGF, as it's otherwise known, has basically become the de-facto E3...
News Xbox Copilot Now Live For Testing As Microsoft Introduces Its AI Companion
Ask the Xbox app for help
A couple of months back, Microsoft publicly announced its 'Copilot for Gaming' program to the world; a new AI tool that allows players to directly ask for game help through the Xbox mobile app. Well, today, the team has started testing out the AI companion on iOS and Android - in certain regions. For now, you'll need the...
Report Xbox Elite Series 3 Is Real, And It's Improved 'Leaps & Bounds' Over The Elite 2
"I have it on good authority..."
Earlier today, we brought you a tidbit of fresh information on Rare's Everwild courtesy of Jez Corden's Xbox Games Showcase predictions piece - and in there, the
News Microsoft Has 'Strong Confidence' In Rare's Everwild, Says Xbox Reporter
"The game is now on track"
Ahh, it's almost Xbox Games Showcase time, which means we're going to see lots of rumours and speculation on what Microsoft might be preparing to show as part of its 2025 event. To that end, Windows Central reporter Jez Corden has just put out a massive predictions piece ahead of next month's show - and while lot
News Xbox Shares New 'Join The Adventure' Ad To Show Off Incredible Game Pass Lineup
"There’s always a new world to dive into"
The last few months of Xbox Game Pass have been pretty incredible - we've had a bunch of fantastic first and third-party additions; building out an amazing lineup of games to play as part of the service. And, this week, Microsoft has decided to shout about that fact with a stylish new Game Pass advert -...
News Xbox 'Bundles Sale' Now Live, Featuring Some Hefty Discounts On AAA Titles
Definitely worth a look!
With another Tuesday now here, we have a fresh set of weekly deals available on the Xbox Store - and a chunky 'Bundles Sale' is the main promotion worth highlighting this week. As the name suggests, this promo focuses on franchise and publisher bundles containing multiple titles. However, some of these can still be had for...
Talking Point Will We See Another 'Anniversary Event' For Xbox 360 Turning 20 This Year?
We certainly hope so!
Four years ago, Xbox hosted a massive 'Anniversary Celebration Event' for the Original Xbox, and we really really enjoyed what this event brought to the table. We had some fantastic announcements from Team Green, we got that incredibly insightful
