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Random Master Chief Had An Evil Twin In Guillermo Del Toro's Halo Movie Pitch
"brother against brother"
At one point in Halo's history, it was going to be a live-action movie directed by Mexican filmmaker Guillermo del Toro. While we know Hollywood likes to do things differently, during a chat with IGN recently, Halo: Combat Evolved environment artist Paul Russel shared some worrying details about what this movie might have...
Random Snoop Dogg Shows Off His New Xbox Series X Fridge
Update: And so does YouTuber iJustine
Update: YouTuber iJustine has also now posted a video of her receiving the huge Xbox Series X fridge, complete with a console style unboxing! You can check it out above. Original story: Sony has recruited Travis Scott as a "strategic creative partner" to help promote the PlayStation brand, so who does...
Random The New Xbox App's Shade Of Green Is Causing Mild Frustration
"Why Xbox, why?"
Here's a story we didn't think we'd ever be reporting on! Ever since the release of the new Xbox mobile app for iOS users earlier this week, some fans have been pointing out a particularly off-putting aspect of its design - its shade of green is different from the other Xbox apps on the platform. It's the end of the world as we...
Random Ever Played Xbox On A Smart Fridge? This Guy Has
An unorthodox use of Xbox Cloud Gaming
It was inevitable following the release of Xbox Cloud Gaming for Android users last month that fans would find ways to play their games in unorthodox ways, but none of us probably would have guessed that someone would be playing DOOM Eternal on a Samsung Smart Fridge. But, as you can see below, that's exactly...
Random Xbox Taiwan Pokes Fun At PS5 With Funny Social Media Post
A picture is worth a thousand words
The official Xbox Taiwan Facebook page recently posted some photos of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S side-by-side and as lovely as both systems look, it's what's in the background of one of these pics that's caught everyone's attention. Notice that building...yep, right down the middle of the shot. Remind...
Random We're Loving This 3D Printed Xbox Series X Piggy Bank
It even lights up!
Here's a cool little discovery we found on Reddit! A user by the name of NotIansIdea took to the message board yesterday to share his new piggy bank - an Xbox Series X style piggy bank! This was designed and 3D printed for him by his brother-in-law for his birthday. Here's what he had to say about the gift, which apparently took...
PSA You Probably Shouldn't Lick The Xbox Series X Or Its Controllers
"I can't believe I have to post this"
If you got early access to Microsoft's next-generation Xbox, what would you do with it? Play some games, right? While plenty of members of the press who have received the system ahead of its release are doing exactly that, apparently a handful of individuals are also licking the new console... Yep, they're...
Random Design Director At The Initiative Teases Upcoming Xbox Game
And we've still got no idea what it is
After months of rumours and speculation, there's still no proper information about what The Initiative is working on. The most we really know, at this stage, is based on a rumour the studio has been working on a game that "plays in the Perfect Dark universe" but might not be "exactly" Perfect Dark. Now, Drew...
Random The Internet Thinks Microsoft Is Buying Sega Now
Update: No acquisition news at the Tokyo Game Show, confirms MS
Update: Microsoft has confirmed it has no plans to announce any acquisitions at this week's Tokyo Game Show. Original story: It doesn't take much to ignite a rumour nowadays and after Microsoft acquired the parent company of Bethesda earlier this week, some people on the
News The New Xbox Consoles Include References To A Certain U.S. City
Carrying on the tradition
If you've ever looked closely at the side of your Xbox One X or the back of your Xbox One S, you might have noticed the words "Hello from Seattle" - a clear reference to where the Xbox team is based in Redmond. And with the release of the next-generation Xbox consoles this November, it's been confirmed that Microsoft is...
Random Former Bungie Composer Shares A Look At Ultra-Rare 'Halo The Movies' DVD
Originally meant for employees only
Here's a cool little YouTube upload for Halo fans! Former Bungie composer Martin O'Donnell, who famously worked on the first few Halo games and the original Destiny, has unveiled this ultra-rare "Halo The Movies" DVD. The DVD was made 18 years ago in 2002, and is an internal Halo compilation intended only for...
Random Xbox Celebrates National Video Games Day With Sony & Nintendo
"No matter how you play, it’s a great year for gaming"
Did you know? Today is National Video Games Day (in the United States). As a result, Xbox has taken to social media to celebrate the occasion with Sony, Nintendo and "everyone", putting together this neat little graphic that has racked up well over 60,000 likes over the past few hours:...
Random The Xbox Series S Has Been On Phil Spencer's Bookshelf Since July
"and nobody noticed"
If you have been watching Phil Spencer participate in video interviews from his home in recent months, it means you technically already saw the Xbox Series S well before its official reveal this week, you just didn't realise it at the time. According to the Xbox Twitter account, he's had one hidden away on his bookshelf since...
Random Fans Beg Microsoft To Put A Gigantic Xbox Logo On The Series S
"Please Microsoft"
The Xbox Series S obviously has a lot going for it, but for some fans, it admittedly falls short in the looks department. While most of us are used to owning rectangular-shaped consoles by now, it's hard to stop looking at the gigantic circular vent that kind of looks like a speaker. It's become a bit of a joke on social media...
Random What's Head Of Xbox Phil Spencer Up To In This Interview?
"Nothing to speculate about here"
We're all curious to know what the Xbox team is doing in the lead-up to the release of its next-gen console this November. As a result, fans have been searching high and low on the internet for any new information. With this in mind, a now-deleted tweet - dated 1st September 2020 - by @TannTannTheMann, an apparent...
Random LEGO Star Wars' Deluxe Edition Box Art Has A 'Secret' Surprise
Unmask the Sith Lord
As sad as we are about the slight LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga delay, we're happy to wait if that's what it takes to ship the game in the best state possible. To help pass the time, the Star Wars website has shared a special "secret" about the Deluxe Edition box art. As can be seen in the GIF below, all copies of this...
Random More Than 10 Million Turbo Bikes Have Already Been Wrecked In Battletoads
Chet is not happy
If you've been repeatedly crashing Chet's turbo bikes in the new Battletoads game this weekend, you're not alone. Rare, who assisted Dlala Studios with the latest entry, has been sharing some interesting facts over the past few days. In the first 24-hours of the game's release, 4.3 million turbo bikes were sent to the scrapheap -...
Random Halo Infinite's Demo Is Now Being Recreated In Halo 5: Forge
See a side-by-side comparison
We've already seen recreations of the Halo Infinite demo in certain other games, and now videos and screenshots are starting to pop up of the same campaign in the Forge mode of Halo 5: Guardians. Yes, a number of talented Forge users have successfully remade parts of the demo in the expansive creation tool. As...
Random Crazy Halo Modder Designs 'The Longest Warthog Possible'
Aka the "Long Hog"
If you're a fan of Halo (and we know many of you are), you'll likely get a chuckle or two out of this absolutely ridiculous mod by the programmer @Inferbro, for the PC version of Halo: The Master Chief Collection and Halo Custom Edition. It takes the "Long Hog" Warthog from the
Random Xbox Game Pass Has A New Music Video, And It's Ridiculous
Embracing the Comic Sans
There are so many great benefits to being an Xbox Game Pass owner, but the one downside is when games are announced as leaving the service, and apparently Team Xbox feels your pain. The brand's official YouTube channel has just unveiled this ridiculous Xbox Game Pass 'leaving soon' music video, which is definitely the most...
Random We're Loving This Trailer Of Halo Infinite For The N64
If only it were real
Ever wondered what Halo Infinite might have looked like on the Nintendo 64? Your questions have been answered! YouTuber Hoolopee has created an amazing mock-up trailer for the game which you can see above. The video is based on the recent Halo Infinite gameplay reveal at the Xbox Games Showcase, although it certainly takes some...
Random Xbox Is Getting An Official Classic Controller Cake
Grab a slice in the UK this September
We've seen some interesting Xbox merch over the years, but this literally takes the cake - The official Xbox Classic Controller Cake is making its way to Tesco and Asda in the UK this September. This was revealed by Head of Xbox Gear John Friend on Twitter, who shared a look at the cake itself along with its...
Random Phil Spencer Reveals What He Thinks Of Halo's Craig The Brute
Xbox boss weighs in on the meme
This is the news you've been waiting for! Xbox boss Phil Spencer has revealed what he thinks of the Halo Infinite "Craig the Brute" meme, even going as far as to call him "our new official Xbox mascot!" If you're wondering what this whole "Craig the Brute" thing is all about, the meme originates from last week's...
Random Of Course Someone Made A Craig The Brute Controller
Everyone's favourite Brute
Have you heard about Craig the Brute yet? Let us catch you up to speed. Last week's Halo Infinite gameplay reveal wasn't without its criticisms - some suggested the game's visuals weren't representative of what they believed they should be, with many using this screenshot of a Brute as an example: Since then, the Brute...
Random Xbox Game Pass Being Included With Packs Of Chewing Gum In Brazil
But only seven day trials
Here's a random story we first spotted on Reddit! In Brazil, chewing gum maker Trident has partnered with Microsoft to offer Xbox Game Pass to those who purchase Trident X Fresh Loot gum. You can see the snazzy packaging above, which comes with seven days of free Xbox Game Pass with no strings attached, and even better -...
Random Footage Surfaces Of Unreleased Lord Of The Rings Demo
Cost over $1m to make!
Here's an interesting one! Developer Jon Burton, who founded studio Traveller's Tales back in the 1980s, has posted a video to his GameHut YouTube channel showcasing an unreleased Lord of the Rings videogame demo. In the video, Burton explains that the intention behind this LOTR demo was actually to use it as a pitch for a...
Random Xbox Fan Builds Pokémon Power Button For Their Controller
Modelled and created in a week
Here's one for the Pokémon fans! Over the past week, Reddit and Instagram user BloodOrangeDoodles has been building their own translucent Xbox controller power button, and it's fair to say we're pretty impressed with the results! Speaking to Pure Xbox, the creator explained the process of how they made it: I...
Random No, There Won't Be An HDMI Sticker On The Xbox Series X
#TeamNoSticker
Oh dear, we've got some unfortunate news to share if you happen to be a supporter of important warning stickers on your Xbox consoles. According to Head of Xbox Phil Spencer, there won't be any HDMI stickers - like the one featured here - on the front of the Xbox Series X when it's released. Phil seemingly confirmed this in response...
Random Xbox Game Pass Renamed To "Xbox XXX" In Bizarre Preview Glitch
That's a new one
Those who join the Xbox Insiders program on Xbox One are able to test new features ahead of public release. As a result, it's not uncommon to run into bugs... but this is a particularly unique one! Yesterday, various Xbox Insiders reported that their Xbox Game Pass tab and additional references to the subscription service had...
Random Cyberpunk 2077 Xbox One X Includes Coloured HDMI Cable
It's "never" been done before
If you've watched the recently published video about the limited-edition Cyberpunk 2077 Xbox One X, you might already know this, but for those who haven't - it comes with a coloured HDMI cord. Yep, believe it or not, but this has "never" been done before, according to Xbox Design Director Carl Ledbetter. "It's just a...
Random Baby Owlet Hatches After Being Named By Xbox Fans
Owl on the prowl
Didn't think you'd be reading this on Pure Xbox today, did you? But it's true! A baby owlet at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park has hatched, and Xbox fans were the ones to name it. Kuro is the name they settled on, and this all goes back to March's release of Ori and the Will of the Wisps. The story began on March 3rd when Xbox...
Random This 'Xbox Project Oris' Concept Is Going Viral
But what is it?
Have you heard about this yet? This is the "Xbox Project Oris" concept from console enthusiast Joseph Dumary, which has rocketed in views over the past 24 hours. It's an elaborate idea for a new Xbox console, including features such as a laser projector, soundbar and "revolutionary controller" with a touchscreen. We have to stress...
Random We're Loving This Hellblade Xbox Series X Concept
Bring on the special editions
There have been some really cool Xbox Series X concepts doing the rounds over the past few months, and this is the latest of them! Created by user igoiaba on Reddit, the design is inspired by the upcoming release of Senua's Saga: Hellblade II, which has been confirmed for Xbox Series X. Microsoft hasn't yet revealed...
Random This Xbox Series S Concept Design Is Totes Adorbs
Take note, Microsoft
In the lead up to the release of the Xbox Series X this holiday season, talented individuals around the world have been creating their own themed concepts of the system. There have been designs based on series like Halo and Perfect Dark, and now we've got a concept that completely reimagines Microsoft's new console hardware as...
Random Snoop Dogg Went Off On EA Sports And Microsoft The Other Night
In an Instagram video
Music star Snoop Dogg made the headlines a few years ago for criticising the Xbox servers following an outage back in 2016, and the other day, he did it again, only this time directed (primarily) at EA Sports. "Get that **** back up," he stated about the servers in an expletive-ridden video. You can find the video over at his...
Random These Are Some Of The Best Easter Eggs On Xbox One
Not the chocolate kind
For everyone celebrating Easter this weekend, we hope you're having a great few days! To celebrate, we've put together a small selection of classic Xbox One Easter Eggs that we think are some of the best on the system. Enjoy! Just Cause 4 - Take On Me There's a location in Just Cause 4 inspired by the 80s hit, 'Take On Me' by...
Random The New 'Xbox Controller' For PlayStation 5 Is Now Trending On Social Media
Hmm, you look familiar
As you might have heard, Sony has lifted the lid on its new 'DualSense' controller for the PlayStation 5. It's got a bunch of fancy features that you can read all about over on our sister site Push Square, but it's the colour and shape of this new design that's been turning heads – arguably for all the wrong reasons. Not...
Random Xbox Fan Designs 'Killer Queen' Inspired Controller For Wife
We speak to them
An Xbox fan has taken to Reddit to show off a custom 'Killer Queen' inspired controller designed for their wife. It's a beautiful controller, decorated with the lyrics of Queen's hit song, and we spoke to the person behind it - Reddit user SamuelFrost4 - to find out how and why they put this together. According to SamuelFrost4,...
Random Do You See A Controller, Master Chief Or Doomguy?
Reddit creation sparks debate
What do you first see when you look at the image below? For us, it's Master Chief's helmet, brilliantly arranged by OnderGok over at the Gaming Reddit page. But others are saying it's Doomguy's helmet, and the title of the post doesn't actually reference either of them - it's focused on the Xbox One controller outline...
Random Golfer Hits Hole-In-One With Xbox One Disc
Yes, you read that right
Have you ever seen anyone perfectly chip an Xbox One disc into the disc drive before? Well, you have now! You might think this is a consequence of self-isolation driving everyone to boredom, but this comes courtesy of holein1trickshots on Instagram, who does this sort of thing all the time. The feat was later shared by the...
Random Someone Put A Wireless Charger Inside Their Xbox One
...But why?
Here's an interesting one -- someone over at the Xbox One Reddit page has put a wireless charger inside their Xbox One S. Why? We don't know. But it's pretty fascinating anyway. This was shared yesterday by user Inkpuppet, who posted a photo of their phone charging on top of the system. They also went on to explain exactly how they did...
Random State Of Decay Predicted We'd Be Panic Buying Toilet Paper Back In 2013
They got it spot on
The coronavirus continues to have a major impact on the world, but one of the strangest things we've seen is the lack of toilet paper lining our stores. With people panic buying loo rolls in their droves, there just hasn't been enough to go around. And bizarrely, State of Decay predicted it all the way back in 2013. A user...
That's cold
Given that video games are serious business these days, it's always nice to see a major platform holder poke fun at itself – and that's precisely what Microsoft has done today as part of its big Xbox Series X reveal. When the console was first shown off a while ago, many people compared its unusual form factor to that of a fridge...
Random Xbox Player Completes GTA V Without Any Deaths Or Arrests
Full 100% completion
We all know how massive of a game Grand Theft Auto V is -- the single-player campaign alone can take over 30 hours to beat, with 100% completion taking even longer. And so it's quite something that Reddit user j0hnnyj0hns has not only 100% completed the game in just over 50 hours, but has done so without any notching up any...
