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Talking Point Are You Enjoying Back 4 Blood On Xbox Game Pass?
Is it good? Or should it have been Left 4 Dead?
Back 4 Blood launched into Xbox Game Pass this week, marking another huge third-party title to arrive on day one. With such a big entry, no doubt thousands of players are jumping into the game discovering it - some of who may not have otherwise considered giving it a go. With all this said, there's...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 16-17)
There's a lot to choose from
Can you believe it's the weekend again already!? This week has seen some huge releases from Back 4 Blood on Xbox Game Pass, all the way to the Crysis Remastered Trilogy. There's even been a wealth of indie titles, some of which have joined Xbox Game Pass day one, such as The Good Life. It's been a busy week! Here's what...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 9-10)
Venturing to Yara with Far Cry 6?
Welcome to the weekend! It's been a busy week of new releases, so you might find yourself playing the likes of Far Cry 6 and Alan Wake Remastered this weekend, and we've also got a few more Xbox Game Pass additions to take advantage of. Don't forget that the
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 2-3)
Are you assembling with the Avengers?
Welcome to the weekend! We're spoilt for choice this weekend, as we've got loads of new Xbox Game Pass additions including Marvel's Avengers and Scarlet Nexus, three more Free Play Days titles, the first two Games wi
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 25-26)
Did you get into the Halo Infinite Preview?
Welcome to the weekend! We've got a bunch of new Xbox Game Pass additions to check out over the next couple of days, along with three more Free Play Days titles, the FIFA 22 free trial with EA Play and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, and of course
Talking Point What October 2021 Xbox Games With Gold Do You Want?
What's on your wishlist?
It's almost that time once again, with more Xbox Games with Gold titles set to be announced very soon! The month of September has seen Warhammer: Chaosbane, Mulaka, Zone of the Enders HD Collection and Samurai Showdown II all given away for free for Xbox Live Gold subscribers, and another four games will soon be on the way...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 18-19)
Getting a taste of the new Call of Duty?
Welcome to the weekend! We've got a bunch of new Xbox Game Pass additions to check out over the next couple of days, along with three more Free Play Days titles, and of course, the Call of Duty: Vanguard Open Beta. Here's what we
Talking Point Is Xbox Missing Out By Leaving The Superheroes To PlayStation?
What do you think?
Following Sony's double punch of Marvel's Wolverine and Spider-Man 2 last week, some Xbox fans have felt left out of the comic book universe. Since then, there's been a call by members of the community for Xbox to deliver their own superhero franchise to combat PlayStation's fast-growing franchises of their own. Over the weekend,...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 11-12)
JRPGs, indies and more
It's a busy weekend this week! There's a gargantuan amount of games releasing, creating a wide selection to choose from. Maybe you'll be taking a dive into Tales of Arise? Or perhaps slowing down with Life is Strange: True Colors? It's one of the biggest weeks of the year in terms of releases, so Here's what we’re jumping...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 4-5)
Bit of Final Fantasy, anyone?
Welcome to the weekend! As usual, there's plenty to check out on Xbox this weekend, including a fresh batch of Xbox Game Pass additions, a wide array of Xbox sales and the free-to-play release of popular racer Asphalt 9: Legends! Here's what we’re jumping into over the next few days: Fraser Gilbert, News Editor:...
Talking Point How Are You Feeling About Halo Infinite After Recent News?
Good? Bad? In the middle?
This week has arguably been the biggest in terms of Halo Infinite news since last year's initial gameplay reveal. Following on from the announcement that it would be launching without co-op campaign support and Forge mode, we then got bombarded with a release date, reasoning behind
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 28-29)
It's all about Psychonauts 2 for us
Welcome to the weekend! It's been an extremely busy week in the world of Xbox, and there's plenty to check out over the next couple of days including Psychonauts 2 and Myst on Xbox Game Pass, three more Free Play Days titles and a massive Gamescom 2021 sale
Talking Point What September 2021 Xbox Games With Gold Do You Want?
What's on your wishlist?
It's almost that time once again, with more Xbox Games with Gold titles set to be announced very soon! The month of August has seen Darksiders 3, Yooka-Laylee, Lost Planet 3 and Garou: Mark of the Wolves all given away for free for Xbox Live Gold subscribers, and another four games will soon be on the way. If you haven't...
News 343 Industries Talked About, But Decided Against Delaying Halo Infinite Past 2021
"To have a beginning you need to pick a moment..."
We were presented with the disappointing news earlier this week that Halo Infinite won't include either campaign co-op or Forge at launch later this year, with both features set to arrive as seasonal post-launch updates. The reason is that "they're just not ready", and so the intent is now to add...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 21-22)
We're hooked on Splitgate!
Welcome to the weekend! We've got lots to check out on Xbox Game Pass over the next two days, including the likes of Twelve Minutes. Recompile and the Quake remaster. Three more
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 14-15)
It's got to be Lawn Mowing Simulator, right?
Welcome to the weekend! We've been treated once again over the past few days, with a bunch of new Xbox Game Pass additions, three more Free Play Days titles, and of course, everyone's most anticipated release, Lawn Mowing Simulator! Plus, if you're interested, the free Back 4 Blood open beta is taking...
Talking Point Which Game Has The Best Photo Mode?
Snapshot!
This week we've been jumping into the Xbox Series X version of Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice, and while it's been great to experience the game again, it's been just as satisfying playing around with the game's photo mode. Over our playthrough, we've managed to create some truly incredible images (if we say so ourselves) with very minimal...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 7-8)
Anyone for some Dodgeball Academia?
Welcome to the weekend! As always, there's lots of good stuff to check out on Xbox over the next couple of days, including a bunch of new Xbox Game Pass titles, three Free Play Days additions and the usual Xbox weekly sales. Here's what we’re jumping into over th
Talking Point What's Your Favourite Video Game Sequel?
Red Dead Redemption 2? Halo 2? Portal 2?
Twitter has been an incredible place for nostalgia today. Multiple sequels of much-loved games have been trending, including titles such as Red Dead Redemption 2 and Portal 2. It's been a great trip down memory lane, looking back on many fantastic follow-ups, which in quite a few instances have outshined the...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 31st)
Come fly with us
Welcome to the weekend! There's so much to check out on Xbox over the next few days, including a batch of major Xbox Game Pass additions, two more Free Play Days titles, and of course, the ongoing Xbox Summer Sale. Here's what we’re jumping into over the weekend: Fraser Gilbert, N
Talking Point What Are You Buying In The Xbox Summer Sale?
Splashing the cash? Picking up a bargain?
The Xbox team sprung the 2021 Xbox Summer Sale on us last Friday, featuring discounts on over 500 games, bundles and add-ons - from the original Xbox all the way up to Xbox Series X and Series S optimised titles. If you haven't had a chance to sample what's on offer yet, you'll find a range of guides below:...
Talking Point What August 2021 Xbox Games With Gold Do You Want?
It's almost that time again
It's almost that time once again, with more Xbox Games with Gold titles set to be announced very soon! The month of July has seen Planet Alpha, Conker: Live & Reloaded, Rock of Ages 3: Make & Break and Midway Arcade Origins 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? (July 24th)
Anyone for some Death's Door?
Welcome to the weekend! There's lots to check out on Xbox over the next couple of days, including a batch of Xbox Game Pass additions, three more Free Play Days titles, and the usual set of weekly sales. Oh, and
Talking Point Should Xbox Create A Dedicated Handheld Device?
Even just for Xbox Cloud Gaming?
Valve made a splash this week when the company announced the Steam Deck, which serves as a handheld gaming PC that will retail for as low as $349 when it arrives this December. Better yet, it can even be used as a handheld Xbox if you so wish, as the system functions as a PC and has the ability to run Xbox Game Pass...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 17th)
We're playing some Yakuza and Judgment on Series X
Welcome to the weekend! There's plenty of new content to check out on Xbox over the next couple of days, including a batch of Xbox Game Pass additions, three more (varied) Free Play Days titles, and the usual set of weekly sales. Here's what we’re
Talking Point How Useful Have You Found The 'HDMI In' Port On Your Xbox One?
Do you wish it was part of the Xbox Series X|S?
We're now well over six months since the launch of the Xbox Series X and Series S, and we've had a chance to get used to some the features that haven't crossed over from the Xbox One generation. There's no Kinect support, for example, no optical audio port, and no 'HDMI In' port to allow you to connect...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 10th)
It's a great time to return to A Plague Tale: Innocence
Welcome to the weekend! It's been another fairly eventful week in the world of Xbox, with another bunch of Xbox Game Pass titles hitting the service, two more Free Play Days games, Dark Souls 3 getting an FPS Boost for Xbox Series X and Series S, and the
Talking Point Are Next-Gen Upgrades Worth Getting An Xbox Series X|S For?
Is Smart Delivery winning you over?
A huge topic of conversation has centred around the lack of true next-gen games since the launch of Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5. With the pandemic, huge install bases on last-gen systems and the usual crossover period, it has felt particularly dry. But we've had something pretty consistent to substitute that...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 3rd)
We've got a date with a wabbit
Welcome to the weekend! It's been a pretty big week for new releases on Xbox, including a selection of next-gen upgrades, loads of Xbox Game Pass additions, and even a couple of Xbox Games with Gold releases. Don't forget the
Talking Point We're Halfway Through The Year, What's Your Favourite Game So Far?
Hitman 3? Resident Evil Village? Balan Wonderworld?
2021 is going a bit quick, isn't it? And oh boy has it been a rollercoaster. Considering many industry insiders claimed this year would be quiet and to not expect many 'big' games, it's certainly not felt like it. From next-gen upgrades, to new IPs, every week has delivered something new and fresh...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (June 26th)
It's time to reignite the chase
Welcome to the weekend! It's definitely been a quieter week following the busy period that was E3 2021, but we've received another welcome selection of Xbox Game Pass titles over the past few days, along with three more Free Play Days additions, and over 300 games are still on sal
Talking Point What FPS Boost Games Do You Want Next For Xbox Series X|S?
And when do you think we'll get them?
We haven't heard anything about the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S FPS Boost program since the early part of May, but we'll give Microsoft the benefit of the doubt, as they dropped a whopping 74 games for the free service at the time! Nevertheless, now that a couple of months have passed, we're already...
Talking Point What July 2021 Xbox Games With Gold Do You Want?
Any predictions?
It's almost that time once again, with more Xbox Games with Gold titles set to be announced very soon! The month of June has seen The King's Bird, Shadows: Awakening, NeoGeo Battle Coliseum and Injustice: Gods Among Us all given away for free for Xbox Live Gold subscribers, and another four games will soon be on the way. If you...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (June 19th)
It's finally time to try some Tunic!
Welcome to another weekend! Well, E3 2021 is well officially over, and it was a great show from an Xbox perspective, but now there's plenty to enjoy on your console across the next few days including lots of Xbox Game Pass additions, another batch of Free Play Days titles, and the ongoing Xb
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (June 12th)
Getting in the Euro 2020 spirit?
Welcome to another weekend! The next couple of days are dominated by E3 2021, of course, including Xbox and Bethesda's massive E3 2021 showcase on Sunday, but there's still plenty of other goodness to check out on Xbox including a batch of new Xbox Game Pass and Free Play Days titles, alon
Talking Point What Have You Bought With Your Microsoft Rewards Points?
Have you put those points to good use?
If you're located in a region that supports it (and sadly, we know plenty of fans still aren't), Microsoft Rewards is an amazing way to convert just a few minutes of work per-day into actual currency that can be used to buy Xbox games. We're not going to go into the specifics of Microsoft Rewards here (you can...
Talking Point How Do You Feel About Cross-Gen Games?
It's been a big debate this generation
Outside of the Xbox bubble, PlayStation fans have been treated to some juicy news this week. While it was sad to hear that the God of War sequel has been pushed back to 2022, it was also revealed that the game will be a cross-gen title, meaning it will release on both PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. This has...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (June 5th)
Dipping into some For Honor on Game Pass?
Welcome to another weekend! There's lots to check out again on Xbox over the next few days, including a couple of new Xbox Game Pass releases highlighted by For Honor, three Warhammer Free Play Days titles, and the usual slate of
Talking Point What's Your Fondest Memory Of E3?
Back to the future
We don't know about you, but we're pretty excited for E3 this year - more specifically the Xbox and Bethesda Showcase. It's always an exciting time of the year, and one that was sorely missed last year as events were spread around sporadically. While this year is by no means looking to be the triumphant return we'd originally...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 29th)
Jumping into the deep end with Maneater?
Welcome to another weekend! There's plenty of new content to check out on Xbox Game Pass over the next few days, including Maneater, Conan Exiles and MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries, along with various sales on over 300 Xbox games, a brand
Talking Point What Will Halo Infinite Bring Us At E3 2021?
New story details? Multiplayer? Release date?
So, we've got a date! Xbox will be joining up with Bethesda for a huge 90-minute conference at E3 2021 on Sunday, June 13, and while the specifics haven't been confirmed, Halo Infinite will likely have a huge presence at the event. We all remember last year's somewhat infamous gameplay reveal, which...
Talking Point What June 2021 Xbox Games With Gold Do You Want?
Expecting a big month to go alongside E3?
It's almost that time again - more Xbox Games with Gold titles will be announced very soon! The month of May has seen Armello, Dungeons 3, Lego Batman: The Videogame and Tropico 4 all given away for free for Xbox Live Gold subscribers, and another four games will soon be on the way. If you haven't done it...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 22nd)
Anyone, no, Rust?
It's the weekend! Time to sit back, play some games and chill out. This week is a bit quieter than the previous ones, but Rust Console Edition is out now, and there's still a ton of Xbox Game Pass titles that have been added, including SnowRunner and the wonderful The Wild at Heart. Not only that, but there's some great games to...
Talking Point What Do You Think Xbox Has Up Its Sleeve For E3?
Psychonauts 2, Psychonauts 2, Psychonauts 2!
We're so close to E3 we can almost taste it. Excitement levels are rising here at Pure Xbox as we hope to begin to see Xbox's first-party studios deliver on the promises made over previous years. We've seen CG trailers for games such as Fable and Forza Motorsport, but we're ready to see the games in...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 15th)
Picking up the Mass Effect remastered trilogy?
Welcome to the weekend! Mass Effect Legendary Edition has now officially arrived, and so we're sure it'll be the popular choice over the next few days, but there are also plenty of great new Xbox Game Pass releases to enjoy, another selection of Free Play Days titles, and over 250 games included as par
Talking Point Looking Back, What's Your First Memory Of The Original Xbox?
Did you get one on launch day in 2001?
The 20th anniversary celebrations have officially begun! The Xbox brand is turning 20 years old on November 15, 2001 (as is the Halo franchise), and as a result, we thought we'd dip into some nostalgia to end the week. It's been a long 20 years, and many of us weren't there at the beginning, but we're willing...
Talking Point Six Months Later, What Are Your Thoughts On The Xbox Series X|S?
Has Microsoft got off to a good start?
Can you believe it's already been six months since the release of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S? The two consoles officially arrived on November 10, 2020, and sadly many fans are still struggling to get their hands on one. It was certainly one of the most challenging times to launch two new consoles into...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 8th)
It's all about Resident Evil Village for us
Welcome to the weekend! We're sure many of you will be diving into the new release of Resident Evil Village over the next couple of days, but if you're not, there's also a batch of new Xbox Game Pass releases to enjoy, another selection of Free Play Days titles, and over 400 games included as part of
Talking Point Will Activision Ever Get On Board With Xbox Game Pass?
It's looking unlikely right now
We're all well aware that Xbox Game Pass has been heavily supported by the vast majority of publishers in the games industry thus far, but one notable absentee has been Activision Blizzard. As of the time of writing, none of the company's titles are included as part of the service, which is absolutely a shame. It's...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 1st)
We're taking down some mutated dinos
Welcome to the weekend! We've recently received a couple of big new Game Pass releases that you can check out over the next few days in Second Extinction and Destroy All Humans, another couple of games are available as part of Xbox Free Play Days, and there are multiple sales ongoing right now,
