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News Xbox Reveals Four More 'Day One' Games Coming To Game Pass
Update: Now confirmed for console too!
Update: These were originally just announced for PC, but now they're also confirmed for console and cloud. Happy days! Original story: Xbox has today announced four "day one" games coming to PC Game Pass at some point in the future, and the highlight amongst them is arguably Sniper Elite 5, which is getting...
News Xbox Has Some 'Day One' PC Titles To Announce For Game Pass This Week
As part of The Game Awards
The Game Awards 2021 takes place this Thursday evening (you'll be able to watch it here at Pure Xbox — we'll have more details for you later this week!), and Xbox Game Pass will be getting at least four new game reveals as part of it. The Xbox Game Pass for PC team has confirmed that four games heading to Game Pass on...
Feature These 15+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (December 6-10)
Psst, this 'Halo Infinite' sounds pretty good
What's that big thing happening this week? Oh yeah, it's the official release of Halo Infinite! The game drops on December 8th with Xbox Game Pass, and it's joined by a couple of other Game Pass additions either side of it, while plenty of other new releases (outside of XGP) are on the way including Sam...
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (November 29 - December 3)
Venture beyond the void in Chorus
We're fast approaching December, and while this week isn't crammed with as many high-profile releases as we've been used to recently, we've still got some big titles on the way including Oddworld: Soulstorm Enhanced Edition and Chorus, along with a slate of new Game Pass titles including Warhammer 40,000:...
News Halo Infinite Team Is Listening To Constructive Feedback, But Admits Changes Will Take Time
"Thank you for understanding"
We've heard a lot about the free-to-play model in Halo Infinite over the past week, and if you do have any genuine concerns - there's apparently no need to worry. In a message over on Twitter, 343's Halo community director Brian Jarrard has mentioned how the team has heard all of the "constructive feedback" loud and...
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (November 22-26)
Including Mortal Shell on Xbox Game Pass
Update: Cricket 22 has been delayed by a week to December 2nd, so it no longer appears on this list. November has been a busy month in the world of Xbox, but things are finally slowing down a bit this week. We've still got some big releases in the form of Farming Simulator 22
News Halo Infinite's Opening Campaign Cutscene Has Leaked Online
Watch out for spoilers
As you might have heard, the Halo Infinite campaign "preview embargos" have now been lifted for select press, media and creators. It gives access to the first four missions with some restrictions in place, like "no spoilers" as noted by 343. It's also meant to allow fans to "watch safely" and enjoy these first impressions...
News Halo Infinite Has Officially 'Gone Gold' Ahead Of Next Month's Release
Find out the global campaign release times inside
This just in: Halo Infinite has officially gone gold ahead of its release on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC next month. When a game goes gold it typically means the game has been completed, is ready to be printed to disc, and then distributed around the globe. Here's the official tweet confirming...
News Microsoft Flight Simulator's 'Game Of The Year' Update Is Now Live With Xbox Game Pass
Featuring a whole bunch of new content
Update: The time has arrived, Microsoft Flight Simulator fans! The Game of the Year update is now available for Asobo Studio's highly-rated simulator, adding an absolute ton of new content for free with Xbox Game Pass. You can find the full patch notes at the official MFS website, along with the key details...
News Forza Horizon 5's First Hotfix Is (Finally) Now Live On Xbox And PC
Here are the patch notes
Great news, Forza Horizon 5 fans! The game's first hotfix is now available to download on Xbox and PC. The patch notes are highlighted over at the official Forza Horizon website, and seek to resolve some major issues players have been experiencing such as dropped connections and vehicles suddenly coming to a halt for no...
News Halo Infinite's Multiplayer Is Already Xbox's 'Most Successful' Title On Steam
The player count just keeps rising!
The free-to-play multiplayer component of Halo Infinite is now available across Xbox and PC. If you have been playing it on a computer via Steam, then you've helped Xbox Game Studios set some new records. As highlighted by Niko Partners senior analyst, Daniel Ahmad, the game has already become the "most...
News Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector Is Coming To Xbox Game Pass This December
PC Game Pass, too
Developer Black Lab Games and publisher Slitherine have announced they'll be bringing their turn-based strategy game Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector to Xbox Game Pass for console and PC on 2nd December. "Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector is going to be released on the Windows Store on the same day, on December 2. The same version...
News Xbox Releases Its Latest Halo Infinite UNSC Archives Video - Lightbringers
All for Master Chief
In the lead-up to the release of Halo Infinite on Xbox and PC this December, Xbox has been uploading 'UNSC Archive' videos, documenting the history of the Halo universe and how Master Chief got to where he is today. The latest short film takes place in a cave, as colonial miners extract ore critical to Master Chief's...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (November 13-14)
A killer week for Xbox Game Pass
This week has been pretty crazy, huh? Especially for Xbox Game Pass, which has seen both Forza Horizon 5 and Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas – The Definitive Edition enter the service. If that wasn't enough, then there's also an abundance of
Feature These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (November 15-19)
It's time for the "next generation of warfare"
Well, we can finally breathe a little bit as next week seems to be slowing things down, outside of the release of Battlefield 2042. Still, there are quite a few indie titles worth checking out, not to mention another batch of new Xbox Game Pass releases (many of which have been unannounced until now!)...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Bright Memory: Infinite
Available on PC now, Xbox Series X|S later
No, you didn't somehow miss a release date for Bright Memory: Infinite on console - the Xbox Series X|S exclusive has still yet to arrive on Microsoft's platforms (it's "coming soon"), but it did release earlier today for PC players on Steam. As a result, the first reviews have also begun hitting the web...
News The Xbox PC App Will Soon Allow You To Install Games To Any Folder
"We wanted to provide players with more options"
Update: Microsoft has now confirmed this in a new November update video, which you can watch above. Original story: Microsoft is making some key improvements to the Xbox PC app, with The Verge reporting today that you'll soon be able to install games to any folder of your choice with unrestricted...
News Everything You Need To Know About Battlefield 2042's Free Xbox Game Pass Trial
Get started with 10 free hours via EA Play from today
If you're eager to jump into Battlefield 2042, you can do so later today, as EA Play and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members are eligible to jump into the 10-hour free trial. Here's everything you need to know about it: What Time Does Battlefield 2042's Free Trial Start On EA Play?: As per an EA...
News Bethesda Is Still 'Absolutely' Focused On Making Single-Player Games
"It's part of who we are, it's what we love about games"
Bethesda has a LOT of games coming up. After the backlash of Fallout 76, many are hoping the studio is still committed to focusing on single-player experiences. Thankfully, this is something they've claimed is the case. Speaking to IGN, Bethesda's creative director Todd Howard said this is...
News New Halo Infinite Baddie Is 'The Creepiest, Most Disturbing Character That’s Been In Halo'
That's a no from us
Revealed as part of IGN's ongoing coverage of Halo Infinite, more details have been dropped about a certain character known as Jega 'Rdomani, a Spartan Killer determined to end Master Chief. Speaking to IGN, associate creative director Paul Crocker explained Jega's place in the world. While the previously seen alien race known...
News Unpacking Is Impressing A Lot Of Xbox Game Pass Players
"I can't say enough great things about it"
Unpacking was a brand-new release on Xbox Game Pass last week, and while it hasn't exactly caught fire with the masses, those who have checked it out seem to be loving what they're playing. On the outside, the premise of Unpacking seems fairly straightforward - you unbox packages and place your items into...
News Forza Horizon 5 Early Access Surpasses One Million Players
It's off to the races
Forza Horizon 5 may not be officially launching until this Tuesday with Xbox Game Pass, but over one million players appear to have already dived into the early access edition of the game with the Premium Edition bundle. Following an immensely positive reception with its reviews, it seems players just can't wait until November...
Talking Point What's Your Most Anticipated 2022 Video Game Release?
It's a big year ahead
Arguably, 2021 has been a bit of a quiet year in terms of major new game releases. If anything, it's been a time for indies to shine and for the next-gen systems to push out some new, nifty features. Unfortunately, the games to really utilise those options are far and few between - until next year. 2022 is looking to be a...
News Master Chief's Grappleshot Takes The Spotlight In The Latest Halo Infinite Short Film
Official UNSC Archives transmission incoming
One new addition to the upcoming release Halo Infinite is the Grappleshot - you might have used it in the multiplayer. If you're curious to learn more about the new upgrade's backstory, then you should check out the latest UNSC Archives transmission, which touches on the surrounding lore. "Project...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (November 6-7)
Oorah!
Call of Duty: Vanguard, Forza Horizon 5, Just Dance 2022 - there's an extremely varied selection of new titles to enjoy this weekend. There are also some new Game Pass titles to dive into, along with
News 343 Industries Outlines Halo Infinite's Battle Pass Plans
Learn how progression works
An extensive interview with 343 Industries has been released, going into details about Halo Infinite's Battle Pass and how it will play into the game. Halo Infinite's head of design Jerry Hook and lead progression designer Chris Blohm recently sat down with IGN to discuss everything about the upcoming multiplayer Battle...
News PlayStation Exec Congratulates Xbox On Forza Horizon 5 Launch
Heart-warming
Unless you've been living under a rock, Forza Horizon 5 has been met with fantastic reviews. The result has marked it one of 2021's best-reviewed titles, making it a huge critical success. Its glowing praise has even reached as far as the realms of PlayStation, as one executive has congratulated Xbox on the game's launch. After Phil...
Roundup Here’s What The Critics Are Saying About Forza Horizon 5
Is the series still firing on all cylinders?
Xbox’s arguably first major first-party game of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S generation is upon us, as Forza Horizon 5 is finally making its way to our systems, with early access beginning as soon as this Friday. Five entries later, you’d be forgiven for thinking the series may be running out...
News Psychonauts 2 Update Adds A Wave Of Quality Of Life Improvements
Perfect for achievement hunters
Psychonauts 2 is one of the best games of the year, and it's just got even better. Double Fine has released a new update that not only brings a few bug fixes but also introduces a selection of quality of life improvements. The update will prove useful for any collectable hunters out there who are still tracking down...
News Halo Infinite Short Film Expands On Lore Surrounding Master Chief
Get some tissues
In a fairly emotional video for a game that involves you punching aliens in the face, 343 Industries has released a short film expanding on the Master Chief ahead of Halo Infinite. The story revolves around how Master Chief's energy shield was founded, and the brave task numerous marines partook in to retrieve it. Set around the...
News Battlefield 2042's Free Xbox Game Pass Trial Begins Next Week
Go on, have a taste
After the beta, you may still be on the fence with Battlefield 2042. If so, you'll be happy to know a 10-hour free trial will be available for Xbox Game Pass and EA Play members starting November 12th. As confirmed by an
Video Xbox Releases Forza Horizon 5 Live-Action Clip Starring Ted Lasso Star And Karol G
"I call myself the getaway driver"
In the lead-up to the release of Forza Horizon 5, Xbox has uploaded a new live-action promotional trailer. It stars the Mexican actor and filmmaker Cristo Fernández (as seen in Ted Lasso) and the Colombian singer, Karol G. In the trailer, we get to see the two speed through Mexico's many landscapes in a BMW and...
News 343 Industries Shares A Look At 'Streets', A Brand New Multiplayer Map In Halo Infinite
With more to come over the coming weeks
We've already seen some impressive maps in Halo Infinite, and the newly unveiled Streets seems to be continuing that tradition. Kickstarting a wide range of coverage from IGN (including an upcoming campaign preview), the smaller arena map is built for 4 vs. 4 play. Set within the streets of a city, the map is...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 30-31)
It's a spooky one
Are we all ready for a spooky weekend? Halloween is finally upon us, and so is a wealth of new titles to dive into. Outside of new Xbox Game Pass titles, Free Play Days and the several sales taking place, we also have huge new AAA releases such as Marvel's Guardi
Gallery 343 Shows Off More Stunning Halo Infinite Artwork, Renders And Screenshots
Game launches December 8th
Halo Infinite is getting closer by the day, and to fill the time, 343 has been keeping fans entertained with video updates, multiplayer betas, and also regular blog updates. The latest Inside Infinite update that dropped earlier this week included even more screenshots, renders, and concepts of what's arguably the most...
Random Xbox Shows Off Craig's Incredible Transformation In Halo Infinite
The team has a bit of a "love-hate relationship" with him
We got a glimpse of Craig the Brute's makeover in the recent Halo Infinite campaign gameplay overview, and now Microsoft has gone a step further with a direct before and after shot. It's absolutely blowing up on social media right now, with more than 65K Likes at the time of writing. In...
Review Age Of Empires 4 (Xbox for PC) - The Return Of The King
RTS is back on the menu
Long before MOBAs hit their stride with titles like DotA and League of Legends, one of the most popular genres on PC was real-time strategy. We may no longer be in the heyday of RTS, but there are still many series from this period that remain an important part of video game history. One of the standouts alongside classics...
News Here's A Look At League Of Legends, New World & Other PC Games Streaming On Xbox
Thanks to Nvidia GeForce Now
Yesterday, it was revealed that Nvidia's GeForce Now service had begun supporting the Microsoft Edge browser on Xbox, meaning it is now possible to play PC games on Xbox via the power of cloud streaming. Since then, eager Xbox owners have been trying it out for themselves with the free 'Basic' tier of subscription,...
News Everspace 2 Team Lavishes Praise On Xbox, Calls Game Pass Deal A 'Blessing For Everyone'
"Such deals can be game-changers for indie studios like us"
You might have missed it last week, but Everspace 2 made its way to Xbox Game Pass for PC in the form of an Xbox Game Preview title, and the team behind the game has lavished praise upon Xbox for the partnership. In a message to fans on Steam, Rockfish Games explained that the deal was...
News Wholesome Fishing RPG Moonglow Bay Is Now Available With Xbox Game Pass
Get wrangling
While not mentioned in last week's formal announcement of Xbox Game Pass titles, Moonglow Bay is now officially available with the service on Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and PC. For anyone who doesn't know, Moonglow Bay is a fishing RPG, playable either solo or cooperatively, and uses the art style of games such as The...
Guide Xbox, GeForce Now: How To Play PC Games On Your Console
Using the power of cloud streaming
As of today, it's possible to play PC games on your Xbox One, Series X or Series S through the power of Nvidia GeForce Now and cloud streaming. Incredible! Plus, it works with your existing library of PC games. We've cultivated a little guide to help you on your way, so you can begin using Nvidia GeForce Now on...
News You Can Now Play PC Games On Xbox With Nvidia GeForce Now
Through the new Edge browser
Update: The Verge has confirmed that Nvidia's GeForce Now service is working with the new Xbox browser, meaning you can play PC games on your Xbox console through the power of cloud streaming. However, playing games that require the use of a mouse and keyboard is reportedly not the most ideal experience right now, and...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Age Of Empires 4
Heading to Xbox Game Pass (for PC) this week
The first reviews have dropped today for the highly-anticipated Age of Empires IV, which arrives on Xbox Game Pass for PC this Thursday, and the good news is that it seems to be shaping up very, very well! We'll also have our own thoughts on Age of Empires 4 to share in the near future here at Pure Xbox,...
News 343 Announces Halo Infinite 'Campaign Overview' Broadcast, Airing Later Today
"Master Chief returns"
Following on from the Halo Infinite 'PC Overview' last week, 343 has now announced what everyone has been waiting for - a campaign overview featuring gameplay. Yes, later today it will finally be lifting the lid on this anticipated component of the new Halo game, so players are ready to go when the game launches on December...
News 343 Shares Stunning New Artwork Of Master Chief In Halo Infinite
"Become the Master Chief" on December 8th
Halo Infinite is arguably the most anticipated release of 2021, and it's set to arrive in just under 60 days. Although it is just around the corner, one part of the game we still haven't seen much of is the campaign. While 343 might not be ready to show off Master Chief's new adventure just yet, in its...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 23-24)
Checking out the Riders Republic free trial?
Welcome to the weekend! As usual, there are loads of new games to try on Xbox this weekend, including a bunch of recent Game Pass additions, three Free Play Days titles, and don't forget the Riders Republic Free Trial Week! Here'
News Grounded's Hot And Hazy Update Has Arrived, Here's What's Included
A picnic table, some garbage and more...
Obsidian's survival, crafting and exploration game Grounded might already feel like a complete product, but it's actually still a work-in-progress. With this in mind, the team has just rolled out "The Hot & Hazy Update" for the game. It adds milk molars (a new stat upgrade), infected bugs, new crafting...
News Horde Mode Is Kicking Its Way To DOOM Eternal Next Week
Get ready, slayer
After being announced back in July, the long-awaited Horde Mode for DOOM Eternal is finally arriving on October 26, along with a bunch of other new updates. As part of the appropriately named Update 6.66, Horde Mode is being added for free, and the teaser trailer above gives us a taste of what we can expect. The arcade-style mode...
News Halo Infinite Gets New PC Trailer, AMD Revealed As Exclusive Partner
And a limited edition graphics card is on the way
343 Industries has revealed more details today about the PC version of Halo Infinite, including that AMD is the exclusive PC partner of the game, and AMD has even created a limited edition graphics card to celebrate that fact. The video above goes into a bit of detail about how the PC version...
News 343 Announces Halo Infinite 'PC Overview' Broadcast, Airing Later Today
An update "directly from the devs"
As part of RazorCon 2021, Xbox and 343 will be showcasing an overview of Halo infinite for PC later today. We've not got much to go off right now, except for the following description underneath the live stream video, which explains how fans will be hearing "directly" from devs about what to expect when the game...
