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Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 26-27)
Tiny Tina's Wonderlands?
Welcome to the weekend! The big release of this past week was Tiny Tina's Wonderlands, so a few of us might be playing that game this weekend, but there are also plenty of recent Xbox Game Pass titles, three more Free Play Days games, and a whole bunch of great deals to take advantage of on Xbox over the next couple of days...
Talking Point What April 2022 Xbox Games With Gold Do You Want?
Any Easter treats in store?
It's almost that time once again, with more Xbox Games with Gold titles set to be announced very soon! The month of March has seen The Flame in the Flood, Street Power Soccer, Sacred 2 Fallen Angel and SpongeBob's Truth or Square all given away for free for Xbox Live Gold subscribers, and another four games will soon be...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 19-20)
It's Tunic time
Welcome to the weekend! As always, there's plenty to get stuck into this weekend, including another batch of new Xbox Game Pass titles, the Xbox Series X and S version of GTA V, more Free Play Days titles, and a
Talking Point How Many Games Have You Bought In 2022 So Far?
Or is your backlog too big already?
So, we're almost a quarter of the way through 2022 already (how'd that happen?!), and in that time we've actually seen a fairly large number of great games release on Xbox, including a definite GOTY contender in the form of Elden Ring. Other highlights so far this year have included the surprise Xbox Game Pass...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 12-13)
The new Halo event is tempting
It's the weekend once again! Some of us have crossed border lines and will be continuing with Gran Turismo 7 this weekend. However, some of last week's Game Pass additions are also looking fantastic, so there's plenty to play on Xbox! Here's what we're up to. Ben Kerry, Staff Writer: As Fraser took a well-earned...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 5-6)
Yeah, it's more Elden Ring for us
The weekend is here once again! We're still busy ploughing away at Elden Ring over the next couple of days, but we've also got a few new Xbox Game Pass titles to try, another batch of Free Play Days additions, and a large set of Xbox
Talking Point Have You Bought An Xbox Series X|S Expansion Card Yet?
Or are you still holding off?
There was a lot of talk when the Xbox Series X and Series S released that the 1TB Seagate Expansion Card was both too expensive and not really necessary for most players, but almost 18 months on, that perception is starting to change. Sure, we're all in agreement that it's a costly card no matter whether you go for the...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (February 26-27)
Elden Ring? Never heard of it
Welcome to the weekend! Most people are probably going to be playing a little-known game called Elden Ring over the next couple of days, but if you're not interested in that, we've also got new Xbox Game Pass titles, three more Free Play Days games (including Assassin's Cree
Talking Point What March 2022 Xbox Games With Gold Do You Want?
What does next month have in store?
It's almost that time once again, with more Xbox Games with Gold titles set to be announced very soon! The month of February has seen Broken Sword 5, Aerial_Knight's Never Yield, Hydrophobia and Band of Bugs all given away for free for Xbox Live Gold subscribers, and another four games will soon be on the way. If...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (February 19-20)
Trying out the Cyberpunk upgrade?
Welcome to the weekend! Cyberpunk 2077 is probably going to be taking up many Xbox fans' spare time over the next couple of days, but if you're not interested in that, we've also got a few new Xbox Game Pass releases, another batch of Free Play Days titles, and well over 400 deals included as part of
Talking Point How Useful Do You Find Quick Resume On Xbox Series X|S?
How important is it to you?
The Quick Resume feature for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S has been back in the news this week thanks to a new "pinning" option making its way through the Xbox Insider rings, with more improvements on the way in the future. And so, given that it's getting a bit of attention at the moment, we're interested to know how...
Talking Point How Good Of A Start Has Xbox Game Pass Had In 2022?
Give us your grade
So, we're almost a month and a half into 2022, and we're already seeing a few comments cropping up about the quality of Xbox Game Pass this year — both positive and negative. In our opinion, it's been a fantastic 40+ days so far for the service, with some major titles entering the library, but not everyone is going to be in...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (February 12-13)
Is it a CrossfireX weekend for you?
Welcome to the weekend! Well, it's time to finally check out CrossfireX on Xbox Game Pass over the next couple of days, and there are plenty of other new Game Pass releases at your disposal as well. Elsewhere, Free Play Days includes the excellent Riders Republic this week, and there are
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (February 5-6)
Did you pick up Dying Light 2?
Welcome to the weekend! We're sure many of you will be checking out Dying Light 2 over the next couple of days, but if you're not interested in Techland's latest creation, you've still got a batch of new Xbox Game Pass titles, more Free Play Days titles and another massive set of deals to take advantage of — plenty
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (January 29-30)
It's Hitman Trilogy for us
Welcome to the weekend! We've got plenty of choice over the next couple of days with a new Game Pass title in Taiko no Tatsujin: The Drum Master, three more Free Play Days offers, and the highlight of the week in the form of a massive Xbox Lunar New Year sale, which features discounts for well over 500 games. Hold on to...
Talking Point 10 Days Later, How Are You Feeling About The Activision Blizzard Acquisition?
Has your opinion changed since January 18th?
It might not seem like it, but it's already been 10 full days since Microsoft announced its intent to acquire Activision Blizzard for a little under $70 billion, and we've learned a fair few things about the deal in the days since. For example, we know that the acquisition is set to conclude somewhere...
Talking Point What Have You Bought In The Xbox Backwards Compatibility Sale?
It ends this Tuesday
We're always eager to check out the weekly Xbox deals every Tuesday here at Pure Xbox HQ, but this past week has been particularly great, as Xbox has been hosting a special backwards compatible sale on the Microsoft Store. The sale includes offers on over 100 original Xbox and Xbox 360 games, including many beloved franchises...
Talking Point What February 2022 Xbox Games With Gold Do You Want?
Something from Activision Blizzard?
It's almost that time once again, with more Xbox Games with Gold titles set to be announced very soon! The month of January has seen NeuroVoider, Aground, Radiant Silvergun and Space Invaders Infinity Gene all given away for free for Xbox Live Gold subscribers, and another four games will soon be on the way. If...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (January 22-23)
Rainbow Six Extraction on Game Pass?
Welcome to the weekend! Well, it's been an incredibly busy week in the world of Xbox, and there's plenty of new stuff to check out over the next couple of days, including a massive batch of Xbox Game Pass titles. Don't forget about the huge backwards compatib
Talking Point Will Call Of Duty Become An Xbox Exclusive In The Future?
It's up to Phil & Co
And breathe! Today's news that Microsoft is purchasing Activision Blizzard has got us all flustered here at Pure Xbox, and although we know some of the details of the acquisition already, we've still got tons of questions that are being left unanswered — or vaguely answered — for the time being. For example, what's...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (January 15-16)
Bit of Mass Effect Legendary Edition?
Welcome to the weekend! Next week is looking particularly tasty for Xbox Game Pass, but we've still had a couple of games added the service this week in Spelunky 2 and The Anacrusis, and we've also got another batch of Free Play Days titles to check out, along with the usual set of Deals with Gold and Sp
Talking Point Is Forced Cross-Play On Xbox Becoming A Huge Issue?
Cheating, cheating never changes
Cross-play was supposed to usher in a friendlier, more collaborative era of online gaming. PlayStation and Xbox players could finally unite regardless of console, and PC players could get in on the act too. However, it's not really played out that way so far, especially when the PC community is factored in. Reddit,...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (January 8-9)
Fighting fires with Embr?
Welcome to the weekend! We imagine many people will be diving into Mass Effect Legendary Edition with Game Pass Ultimate and EA Play over the next couple of days, but we've also been treated to many other Game Pass additions this week, and don't forget about the massive Xbox "Last Chance" sale if you're eager to
Talking Point What Xbox Game Are You Most Excited For In 2022?
Starfield? Elden Ring? Hogwarts Legacy?
Xbox undoubtedly had a fantastic year in 2021 — Xbox Game Pass enjoyed its best 12 months in existence, the likes of Halo Infinite and Forza Horizon 5 lived up to expectations, and the Series X and S continued to receive great reports from fans and critics alike. But what about 2022? Well, it seems to be...
Talking Point With PSVR 2 On The Way, Do You Wish Xbox Also Had A VR Headset?
Or would it be a bad idea?
As you may have already seen earlier today, Sony has formally announced the PlayStation VR2, the second version of the company's virtual reality headset — this time being designed specifically for PlayStation 5. The PSVR2 includes features such as a 4K HDR OLED screen with a 110-degree viewing angle, eye-tracking,...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (January 1-2)
The first weekend of the New Year!
Well, another year has begun! 2022 has officially kicked off, and we're starting it with a weekend to (hopefully) relax and play some fantastic Xbox games. Don't forget that the huge Xbox Countdown Sale 2021 is ending over the next couple of days, so now is your last chance to add some of those discounted titles to...
Talking Point What Have You Bought In The Xbox Countdown Sale 2021?
It ends in a few days!
We're now just a few days away from the end of 2021, and that means the Xbox Countdown Sale is almost over! It first went live back on the 17th of December, and it's scheduled to end at some time on January 2nd / 3rd. Over 700 games have been available as part of the Countdown Sale this year, including a good variety of...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (December 25-26)
Something Christmassy?
Welcome to this special Christmas weekend! Hopefully you're getting a chance to relax a little bit over the next few days — plenty of us will undoubtedly be playing some Xbox games to mark the occasion. If you haven't received anything new as a gift, you've still got an incredible list of recent Game Pass additions to check...
Talking Point What's The First Game You'd Recommend Downloading On Xbox Game Pass?
Out of the entire library
There was a time when Xbox was boasting about the fact that Game Pass had over 100 games in its library, and those days should be well and truly over at this point, as the service now features more than 400 titles in total. We're all aware of the many, many incredible games you can download with Game Pass for console, PC...
Talking Point What January 2022 Xbox Games With Gold Do You Want?
Another year, another slate of GwG titles
It's almost that time once again, with more Xbox Games with Gold titles set to be announced very soon! The month of December has seen The Escapists 2, Tropico 5, Orcs Must Die! and Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet all given away for free for Xbox Live Gold subscribers, and another four games will soon be on...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (December 18-19)
One of the many new Game Pass titles?
Welcome to the weekend! It's all about Game Pass for us over the next few days, with no less than 12 games added to the service throughout the past week. However, there are also various Free Play Days titles including Assassin's Creed Odyssey to try this weekend, and
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (December 11-12)
Do we even need to ask?
Welcome to the weekend! Well, we're pretty sure we know what the majority of us will be playing this weekend, what with Halo Infinite launching just a few days ago on December 8th. However, there are still plenty of other options, such as various new Game Pass titles, another Free Play Days batch and the Xbox Game Awards 2021...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (December 4-5)
Aside from Lawn Mowing Simulator, of course
Welcome to the weekend! Well, we're spoilt for choice even more than usual over the next couple of days, with no less than 11 games added to Xbox Game Pass during the week, another three Free Play Days titles up for grabs, the usual selection of Deals with Gold and Spotlight
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (November 27-28)
Mortal Shell on Game Pass?
Welcome to the weekend! It's been a quieter week in the world of Xbox after an exhaustively busy November, but we've still got a batch of new Xbox Game Pass titles to check out, over 600 games included as part of the Xbox Black Friday Sale 2021, and Halo Infinite
Talking Point What Have You Bought In The Xbox Black Friday Sale 2021?
Been using any Microsoft Rewards points?
Another Black Friday is almost over (don't worry, Cyber Monday is still to come), but even though the sales might be slowing down, Xbox is continuing to host its massive digital game sale until Friday, December 3rd. Over 600 games have been made available as part of the sale, and Microsoft added to this with...
Poll How Would You Grade Xbox Games With Gold In 2021?
Has it been a good or bad year for GwG?
Microsoft recently unveiled the final batch of Xbox Games with Gold titles for 2021, so this gives us a good opportunity to look back on the past year of the program and ultimately give our verdict on the 12 months as a whole. It's fair to say there's been some disgruntlement about GwG throughout the year,...
Feature The Xbox One & Xbox 360 Are Now Eight And Sixteen Years Old
The kids grow up so fast!
Microsoft has been putting all the attention on the original Xbox over the past week due to it celebrating its 20th anniversary, but both the Xbox One and Xbox 360 are also celebrating birthdays today, turning eight and sixteen respectively. The Xbox 360 first launched all the way back on November 22nd, 2005, and it kicked...
Talking Point What December 2021 Xbox Games With Gold Do You Want?
What early presents does Xbox have in store?
It's almost that time once again, with more Xbox Games with Gold titles set to be announced very soon! The month of November has seen Moving Out, Kingdom Two Crowns, Rocket Knight and LEGO Batman 2 all given away for free for Xbox Live Gold subscribers, and another four games will soon be on the way. If...
"I would prefer to pay the $60 upfront"
We're heading into our first full weekend with the Halo Infinite multiplayer beta, which hopefully means that you've had a chance to get to grips with it over the past few days and figure out what this whole free-to-play model is all about. It's hard to argue with something being free, especially when the...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (November 20-21)
It's got to be Halo Infinite, right?
The 20th anniversary of Xbox week is almost over, but there's plenty of new content to check out this weekend. Not only do we have the launch of Halo Infinite's multiplayer to enjoy, but there are also 76 new backwards compatible titles, 37 new FPS boosted titles,
Feature Xbox Is 20 Years Old Today! What Are Your Favourite Xbox Memories?
And what was your first Xbox console?
The day has arrived! Xbox is officially celebrating its 20th anniversary today, with the original console having originally debuted on November 15th, 2001. It's been a rollercoaster of a 20 years, with far more ups than downs over the past two decades, and the brand is arguably in its strongest ever position...
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
Talking Point What's On Your Forza Horizon 5 Number Plate?
Hope you're keeping it clean!
You know what we really wanted to pick for our number plate in Forza Horizon 5? I.P. Freely. Yeah, we're immature like that (and big Simpsons fans). But it turns out, Playground Games actually classes that as "inappropriate content". Crazy! Ultimately, we're sticking with something more brand-appropriate and just...
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...
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
Talking Point What’s Your Scariest Video Game Moment?
Camp fire stories
There's something different about playing a horror game rather than watching a scary movie. Being in direct control of the action and physically having to push your character forward is a daunting experience, putting you in the director's seat, rather than simply watching the action unfold on screen. Knowing the horror won't happen...
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
Talking Point Compared To Other Halos, Where Do You Think Infinite Will Rank?
Will it be one of the best Halos of all time?
343 Industries has finally delivered what we've all been asking for, with no less than six minutes of Halo Infinite campaign footage released as part of an 'Overview' video earlier today, and the reception has been very positive. Couple that with the numerous multiplayer playtests that have taken place...
Talking Point What November 2021 Xbox Games With Gold Do You Want?
Will it be a big month for the 20th anniversary?
It's almost that time once again, with more Xbox Games with Gold titles set to be announced very soon! The month of October has seen Aaero, Hover, Castlevania: Harmony of Despair and Resident Evil Code: Veronica X all given away for free for Xbox Live Gold subscribers, and another four games will soon...
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'
