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Roundup All The Biggest Xbox Reveals From The tinyBuild Connect 2026 Showcase
Including an accidentally pre-revealed shadow drop!
The showcases continue with yet another one today in the form of the tinyBuild Connect 2026 Publisher Showcase, which has literally just taken place over on YouTube. You can watch the full on demand version above if you're keen. Unsurprisingly, tinyBuild had quite a few games to promote for Xbox...
Dino-might you play one of these?
It's a new day, which means it's time for another daily roundup of all the games coming to Xbox. Despite only two games dropping on Xbox today, both are quite interesting if you ask me! FEROCIOUS, a survival FPS adventure full of danger, dinosaurs, and fast-paced gunplay, has us intrigued. Although it's not wholly...
Roundup All The Biggest Reveals From Blizzcon 2026, Including Two Massive Announcements
New StarCraft and Diablo games in the works!
Today marked the start of Blizzcon 2026 over in California, and the Xbox-owned company had a lot of announcements to share as part of the opening ceremony, including two massive announcements regarding Diablo and StarCraft. Those announcements were that Diablo V is officially in the works with a target...
News Four Xbox Games Are Out Today, Including A Divisive New Sports Title (September 11)
Icy what you did there
Congratulations on making it to Friday, people! Now, how's about another daily roundup of all the games coming to Xbox on September 11? It's a quiet one today, with only four games releasing on Xbox. Headlining the newbies is the latest ice hockey romp, EA Sports NHL 27. Recently, the game has received some flack for its use...
Roundup Here's What The Previews Are Saying About Final Fantasy VII Revelation
"Final Fantasy 7 Revelation will be even more of a time-sucker"
We've got the early word on Final Fantasy VII Revelation, with several outlets saying pretty much the same thing: that it's massive! Previews started flooding in today for the upcoming JRPG that'll serve as the climactic conclusion to the Final Fantasy VII remake trilogy. The general...
News 10+ Xbox Games Are Launching Today, Including Two New Game Pass Additions (September 10)
Wheelin' and dealin'
We're back with another daily roundup of all the games coming to Xbox on September 10. It's a fairly busy one today, with more than ten new games on the docket. Leading the charge is the high-speed thrills of Hot Wheels Infinite Rush, followed closely by The Royal Writ, a medieval deckbuilder I've personally have had my eye on...
IGN gave it a 10/10!
Welcome back to another daily roundup of all the games coming to Xbox on September 9. It's a relatively quiet one today folks, but leading the charge nonetheless is the 1.0 release of Valheim, a Norse-themed survival adventure that launches out of Early Access today and is already receiving incredible reviews. IGN gave the...
News Seven New Xbox Games Are Out Today, Including A Call Of Duty Game Pass Release (September 8)
Chilling in more ways than one
We're back with another daily roundup of all the games launching today, and, of course, the latest drop from September's Xbox Game Pass lineup! We've got seven games launching today, with the addition of Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War for most tiers of XGP. Of the newbies, Mewgenics and Halloween are the most...
Roundup Here's What The Reviews Are Saying About Hot Wheels: Infinite Rush
Launching this week on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S
We've got a new Hot Wheels game arriving on Xbox this week! Just like with Hot Wheels Unleashed 1 and 2, this one's being made by the racing specialists over at Milestone, and the focus this time is to "race beyond the orange track and jump into a Hot Wheels-sized world with four islands to...
News 10+ New Xbox Games Are Out Today, Plus Another Game Pass Release (September 4)
Time to hit the dice
Happy Friday, everyone! To celebrate the end of the week, we're back with another roundup of all the new releases and what's coming to Xbox Game Pass! The biggest release of the day has got to be Onimusha: Way of the Sword. Capcom seems to be on an insane streak when it comes to top-flight games. I only played the Onimusha demo...
Roundup Here's What Was Revealed At The First Ever FPS Games Show
"Exclusive Trailers, Reveals, VLOGS & Updates"
As we mentioned in our big showcases guide for September, a brand-new event known as the FPS Games Show has just taken place today, featuring brand-new reveals alongside exclusive trailers and updates for various FPS titles. A lot of these announcements naturally weren't focused around Xbox, but many...
Roundup All The Biggest Xbox Reveals From September's State Of Play
Don't worry, they're not all PS5 exclusives!
Today's PlayStation State of Play event for September 2026 included a bunch of games that are also coming to Xbox, including the likes of Metro 2039, Maneater 2, Final Fantasy VII Revelation and a whole lot more! If any other games get Xbox confirmations in the near
News 15+ New Xbox Games Are Out Today, Including A Day One Game Pass Release (September 3)
Gotta go fast
We're back with another roundup of all the latest games launching today, and to shine some light on the newest Xbox Game Pass addition! The Blood of Dawnwalker steals the spotlight today with it's dark fantasy goodness and vampiric nature -Oh yes. The RPG has reviewed quite well, so I'd wager it's September's first major release. For...
News Nine New Xbox Games Are Launching Today, Plus A Day One Game Pass Release (September 2)
Fine selection of wares
It's another glorious day, which brings with it a bunch of fresh new titles and, of course, the latest addition to September's Xbox Game Pass lineup. We've got nine new games launching today, and we're most interested in Moonlighter 2's version 1.0 release onto Xbox Series X|S and Game Pass. The merchant-themed dungeon...
Roundup The First Reviews Have Dropped For Moonlighter 2 Ahead Of Xbox Game Pass Launch
Grab a bag of swag
We've got another roundup of reviews for you! This time, we're getting stuck into Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault, which is leaving Early Access ahead of its version 1.0 release onto Xbox Game Pass this week. Personally, I was a big fan of the original Moonlighter. The whole dungeon-to-shop gameplay loop was super satisfying,...
News Five New Xbox Games Are Out Today, Including September's First Game Pass Release
Wake up, September's here!
It's the first day of September, which means we've entered a fresh month of new titles and Xbox Game Pass releases! Of the five games launching today, we've got our eye on Crimson Moon, a superhuman hack n' slasher playable solo or in co-op with your mates. We particularly enjoy the crunchy-gory aesthetic, so it's one to...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About The Blood Of Dawnwalker
It's reviewing very well!
It's a busy day for review embargoes, with critics sharing their final verdicts on Onimusha: Way of the Sword, and now The Blood of Dawnwalker, and it looks like they're both bangers! This is one of next month's biggest games, launching September 3 for Xbox Series X|S and PC, with Xbox Play Anywhere support. Dawnwalker...
Roundup The First Reviews Have Dropped For Onimusha: Way Of The Sword, And They're Very Good
Here's what the critics have to say
Well, well, well, reviews are in for Onimusha: Way of the Sword, and they're looking pretty darned good! Capcom's latest title revives the dark samurai series for a modern audience, and it's currently holding a stellar Metacritic rating of 88 on Nintendo Switch 2, 86 on PS5, 82 on PC. It's yet to be rated for...
News Five New Xbox Games Are Releasing Today, Plus August's Final Game Pass Addition
Something cosy, something serious
It's the final day of August, which means today's games are the last of the month, so we thought we'd whip 'em up for you to have a look at. Xbox Game Pass has had a rather wobbly August, offering comparatively little for Ultimate subscribers compared to previous months, and it seems Microsoft wants to round things...
News Three Xbox Games Are Shutting Down Their Servers In September 2026
The closures we know about so far
A new month is once again upon us, so it's time to look at the upcoming server shutdowns on Xbox in September 2026, and fortunately there aren't too many to discuss this time around. The most notable one here is probably GRID Legends, which is turning off its online features on September 11th. Another sports title...
Roundup The First Hands-Off Previews Are Starting To Roll In For GTA 6
Dropping alongside the Netflix Extended Look
Here we go! We've officially been given our first look at GTA 6 today as part of the Netflix Extended Look showcase, and as expected, it looks like we've got Game of the Year material on our hands. What's perhaps even more surprising is that Rockstar Games and Take-Two have provided at least two...
News Xbox's Second Gamescom 2026 Stream Included Tons Of Surprise Announcements
Lots of release dates and Game Pass unveilings
The second of two Xbox livestreams from Gamescom 2026 has just finished, and although it didn't contain the same level of huge announcements as the first one, we definitely saw many interesting reveals over its three-hour duration. In particular, we were shocked at just how many games either received...
News 15 New Xbox Games Are Releasing Today, Plus A Day One Game Pass Launch
Three of them have incredible review scores!
What a busy day for new Xbox games, huh? We'd usually save a roundup like this for the weekly releases, but there's a vast amount of titles launching today. So, we thought we'd whip 'em up for you to have a look at. We've got the highly anticipated Star Wars Zero Company and Metal Gear Solid:
Roundup All The Xbox Reveals From The Future Games Show At Gamescom 2026
Over 30 trailers and multiple Xbox Game Pass titles!
Today's Xbox Gamescom broadcast might have taken the spotlight with a bunch of big reveals, but we've also been treated to the latest edition of the Future Games Show today, and it actually featured over 30 Xbox-related reveals in all. Some pretty huge games were included in here, including...
News Xbox's First Gamescom 2026 Stream Included Two Massive Reveals & Multiple New Games
Some HUGE announcements!
The first of two Xbox livestreams from Gamescom 2026 has just finished, and it was an extremely busy event - not just in terms of pre-announced trailers and deep dives, but also in regards to brand-new reveals. For example, one of the highlights here was the announcement of dates and prices for the Xbox Series X25 console...
Roundup The First Reviews Have Dropped For Star Wars Zero Company, And They're Very Good
Here's what the critics have to say
Well then, reviews are in for Star Wars Zero Company, and boy oh boy are they looking good! Bit Reactor's tactical escapade brings that XCOM flavour to the Star Wars universe. Currently the turn-based adventure is rocking a very impressive 86 on Metacritic. So, without any further ado, here's what the critics...
Roundup All The Biggest Xbox Reveals From Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026
Missed the event? Here's a recap
Weren't able to catch the Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 event earlier today? No worries! You can always go back and watch the on-demand version for yourself, which you'll find elsewhere on Pure Xbox. If you don't want to watch it all the way through, we've also detailed all the important reveals in this article...
News 11 Xbox Games Appeared During An Absolutely Stacked Gamescom Opening Night Live Pre-Show
What a pre-show!
Gamescom 2026 Opening Night Live had an absolutely stacked pre-show, revealing a whopping 11 games for Xbox. The show features world premieres, release dates, and a plenty more, with all of these games coming to Xbox sometime in 2027. If you're looking for what was revealed in the main show, we've covered that elsewhere on Pure...
Roundup All The Biggest Xbox Reveals From The Pixel Arcadia Showcase 2026
"Bringing retro titans together for an unforgettable show"
While we didn't include it on our big list of Gamescom showcases to keep an eye on this week, the Pixel Arcadia showcase for 2026 has just come and gone, and it actually included a few games that are also coming to Xbox! You can watch it in full up above if you want to see everything, but...
News Gallipoli Is Out Today On Xbox, And Here's The First Reviews And Series X|S Gameplay
"Fight intense 50-player objective-based battles on the Ottoman Fronts"
We've got quite a highly-anticipated new FPS releasing on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S today (along with other platforms) in the form of Gallipoli, and the first reviews and Series X|S footage have already begun rolling out for it. This game is based during the WW1 era and...
Roundup The First Reviews Have Arrived For Stalker 2 - Cost Of Hope
DLC is available now, alongside a free Unreal Engine 5 2.0 update!
Well, reviews are in for Stalker 2's first major expansion, 'Cost of Hope', and it's off to a flying start! GSC Game World released its premium DLC today, alongside a massive Unreal Engine 5 update that's free to everyone who owns the base game. Stalker 2 has grown on us since we...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About The Sinking City 2
Does it sink or swim?
The strongest kind of fear may be the fear of the unknown, but no longer, because reviews are flooding in for The Sinking City 2, and they're mostly quite good! Frogwares' latest survival horror is a tentacle-wrapped sequel to its 2019 debut, which had all the hallmarks of a great horror but couldn't quite stick the landing...
Roundup The First Reviews Have Arrived For Mortal Shell 2
A significant improvement over the original?
One of the big releases of this week on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S is Mortal Shell 2, and for those who are willing to pay for the more expensive "Devout Edition", they can actually start playing the game right now with early access ahead of the full launch on Thursday, August 20th. That also means...
Roundup Here's What The Previews Are Saying About Star Wars Zero Company
"Something every Star Wars and turn-based afficionado should put on their wishlist"
The early word for Star Wars Zero Company is in, with several outlets saying pretty much the same thing: that it's brilliant. Previews are coming in thick and fast for the upcoming turn-based tactics game with a Star Wars twist, and, as expected, there are plenty of...
News Five Xbox Games Are Shutting Down Their Servers In August 2026
The closures we know about so far
If you recall this time last month, you may remember that we did a server shutdown guide for both July and August 2026, as July was actually very quiet for server closures in the end (just Madden NFL 23). Now that we're in August itself, we still wanted to give you a reminder of the games shutting down their...
News Waterpark Simulator 1.0 Is Out Now On Xbox, After 'Overwhelmingly Positive' PC Early Access
Well, well, well... water we got here?
We mentioned feeling wee bit jealous that viral hit Waterpark Simulator didn't include Xbox when it launched into Early Access last year. Well, with the arrival of version 1.0, it's finally time to grab your snorkels, speedos, and controllers, because Waterpark Simulator is now available on Xbox Series X|S!...
Roundup Here's What The Previews Are Saying About Gears Of War: E-Day
Horde Siege, PVP, and more
The first round of previews for Gears of War: E-Day have dropped and they're all saying the same time - Horde mode rocks. The Coalition's next game is a prequel to the original Gears of War, focusing on the iconic brotherhood between Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago. Set during the darkest chapter in Gears history,...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Halo: Campaign Evolved
The verdict is in
The Halo: Campaign Evolved embargo has officially lifted, and therefore we're seeing a massive number of reviews online for the latest first-party title in Xbox's lineup, including here at Pure Xbox where we gave it a 10/10 in our review! Does everyone else feel as strongly as us? We've had a quick browse around the web to see...
Roundup Here's What The Reviews Are Saying About Moss: The Forgotten Relic
Pretty memorable, actually
The reviews are trickling in for Moss: The Forgotten Relic, and turns out they are quite positive! For those of you who don't know anything about our wee magical mouse, The Forgotten Relic is a reimagined console port for Moss and Moss: Book II which originally launched as VR experiences. Here's the official word on...
Roundup Here's What The Previews Are Saying About The Blood Of Dawnwalker
Drawing comparisons to The Witcher
The first wave of previews for The Blood of Dawnwalker are out in the wild, and it's sounding pretty darned good. 'Dawnwalker' is being developed by Rebel Wolves, a relatively new-ish studio spearheaded by former CD Projekt Red developers. It's described as an open-world dark fantasy RPG that sees you wield...
News The Previews Are In For DOOM: The Dark Ages - Revelations DLC
Who doesn't love a spot of rip and/or tearing?
Last year in May, DOOM: The Dark Ages properly pumped up its players with its medieval setting, gnarly tunes and an equally badass skull-crushing shotgun. id Software's flagship shooter saw generally favourable review scores upon release - we even awarded it a cracking 9/10, whilst The Dark Ages is...
News The 10 'Most Wishlisted' Upcoming Xbox Games According To Microsoft
Based on the MS Store's new filter
It feels like the folks at Xbox have been putting a lot more emphasis on the "wishlist" feature recently, with the latest Xbox Insider update adding it directly to Game Cards, and a new filter being added to the Xbox Store for it as well. Thanks to that new filter, we can actually see which games are getting the...
News Four Xbox Games Are Shutting Down Their Servers In July & August 2026
The closures we know about so far
We're just about to enter a new month, so we thought we'd bring you an update on the Xbox games shutting down their servers in July and August, with four specific titles going offline entirely over the next couple of months. Most of these are sports-related games, with Madden NFL 23 joining the already-delisted NBA...
Roundup All The Xbox Reveals From The June 2026 Capcom Showcase
Dark Arisen, Monster Hunter, Onimusha!
Earlier this week, we mentioned that Capcom was hosting a showcase on Thursday night featuring the likes of Onimusha: Way of the Sword and Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen, so we thought we'd share all the Xbox-related reveals with you today! There wasn't anything too crazy in here (as expected), but we did get a...
Round Up The Previews Are In For Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy
We've got new gameplay, too!
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy was announced during last year's Xbox Games Showcase, and now, thanks to an early preview, we've got the first word on what the game is actually like to sit down and play. If you're unfamiliar with the series, Resonance is a prequel story to the generally favourable A Plague Tale:...
Round Up The Previews Are In For Star Wars: Galactic Racer
Now this is *checks notes* PODRACING!
In a galaxy not too far from where we're based in the UK, multiple outlets were treated to an exclusive first preview of Star Wars: Galactic Racer. For those unaware of the upcoming podracer from Fuse Games, it's described as a "high-stakes reinvention of racing" featuring a story-driven campaign and PvP...
Roundup Here's What The First Previews Are Saying About Stuntman: Hollywood
We've got some gameplay footage too
Last week's State of Play event included the reveal of Stuntman: Hollywood — the return of a series that hadn't existed since the Xbox 360 era — and the first hands-on previews have been going live this week. For those who aren't aware, Stuntman is a series where you drive fast vehicles in high-o
Roundup All The Biggest Xbox Reveals From June's Nintendo Direct
Don't worry, they're not all Switch exclusives!
Today's Nintendo Direct event for June 2026 included a bunch of games that are also coming to Xbox, including the likes of Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen, Final Fantasy Resonance, Kingdom Hearts IV and a whole lot more! It should also be noted that a lot of existing or already-announced Xbox games were...
Roundup 10 Of The Best Xbox Announcements We Saw At IGN Live 2026
A two-day extravaganza of reveals
Amidst all of the showcases taking place over the past few days, the folks over at IGN held their own type of two-day event that spanned multiple hours - they called it IGN Live 2026. Despite not being a traditional showcase, this event included loads of announcements for games across multiple platforms, including...
Roundup All The Biggest Xbox Reveals From The PC Gaming Show 2026
You thought the showcases were over?!
Last night, immediately following the conclusion of the Xbox Games Showcase 2026, we were treated to another event in the form of the PC Gaming Show 2026 - something that we admittedly weren't paying that much attention to! Nevertheless, even though this show always focuses on PC above all else, it usually...
