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Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (June 21-22)
Something new on Xbox Game Pass?
Welcome to another weekend, folks! It's going to be an absolute scorcher here in the UK, so if you reside over here (or anywhere that's hot right now), do make sure that you stay cool and hydrated while doing your weekend gaming. We'll be doing just that, while hopping into these video games over the next few days:...
Talking Point What Do You Want To See From Next Week's 'Capcom Spotlight' Showcase?
Have RE9 & Pragmata convinced you yet?
Did you think June 2025's showcase season had finally finished? Think again! This week, Japanese powerhouse Capcom has announced another of its 'Spotlight' events for June 26th - and we want to know what you'd like to see during the show. To be clear, the team has already announced four games that will feature...
Talking Point Did Xbox Just Hint At A Hybrid Next-Gen Console?
Could we see a Switch-like device from Xbox?
Well, practically out of nowhere, Xbox just detailed even more of its next-gen gaming plans in partnership with AMD - and it sure sounds like Team Green has quite a few different devices planned for the next generation. <related ids="184041"> In the new announcement video, which we've covered up...
Talking Point Would You Like To See A New Type Of Forza Game In 2026?
Or just more Horizon next year?
During the big Xbox Games Showcase last month, boss Phil Spencer teased a brand-new Forza game coming in 2026, which we're assuming will be Forza Horizon 6. However, if you could make the call, would you create a new Forza spin-off instead? It's something we've started to think about a little bit here at Pure Xbox!...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (June 14-15)
How about some Gears Reloaded?
Welcome to another weekend! Over here at PX HQ we're still recovering from all of last weekend's Xbox Games Showcase madness, so we're definitely keen to squeeze in a bit more gaming time this Saturday and Sunday. Here's what we're playing this weekend: Ben Kerry, Staff Writer: As you may have guessed already, I...
Talking Point How Much Do You Think The ROG Xbox Ally Will Cost?
Two skus, two price points
Since an Xbox 'partner' handheld was first rumoured many months ago, there's been lots of discussion about potential price points for it, and how Microsoft will compete in the portable PC market. Despite the team finally announcing the device(s) during the Xbox Games Showcase, we still didn't get any pricing details -...
Feature Last Chance! What Are Your Final Hopes For The Xbox Games Showcase 2025?
We're just hours away!
I don't know about you, but I'm totally engrossed in everything happening as part of Summer Game Fest 2025 at the moment! I've been telling myself to save some energy for the Xbox Showcase later today, but here I am, multiple hours before the event, getting too excited and watching as many trailers as possible from the past...
Talking Point Switch 2 Owners, Should Xbox Embrace Nintendo's New System?
What games should launch there first?
Well, there we have it, Nintendo Switch 2 is now officially released after years of waiting - and we promise we're not getting FOMO over here, not at all. Anyway, brushing aside that massive lie, we're curious to hear from any of you who've betrayed us and bought a Switch 2... should Microsoft embrace the system...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (June 7-8)
It's showcase time, baby
Another weekend is here! Of course, this one is an important one for any Xbox fan - we have the big Xbox Games Showcase this weekend, which will probably limit our game time we must admit. Still, we're hoping to getting stuck into some bits and pieces where we can - and we'll be on the look out for any potential shadow...
Talking Point Will This Lost Xbox Game Studios Title Appear At Microsoft's 2025 Showcase?
It was announced 4 years ago!
It's almost time for the Xbox Games Showcase 2025, which means we're all starting to try and think about what games might make an appearance this year. While you'll have to wait a tiny bit longer for our full Pure Xbox predictions, we have started wondering about one game in particular. Where the heck is Contraband
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 31 - June 1)
Any new XGP titles to jump into?
Another weekend has arrived! As we move over into June here, there's plenty of recent May Xbox Game Pass additions to be getting stuck into - which is what we think we'll be catching up with over the next few days. Here's what games we're playing this weekend: Ben Kerry, Staff Writer: I've got to give Spray Paint...
Talking Point What Are Your Plans For The Xbox Games Showcase 2025?
Watching alone? With friends? In a cinema?! Tell us!
It's kinda crazy to think about, but we're literally just over a week away from the Xbox Games Showcase 2025! Yes, this week might have been a quiet one, but things will be looking very hectic indeed come Sunday, June 8th. We don't really know what to expect from this year's event so far, aside...
Talking Point Are You Interested In This Week's New FromSoftware Release?
The game's launch trailer has arrived
FromSoftware has become one of the industry's most celebrated development studios recently, especially in the wake of Elden Ring and its chunky 2024 expansion Shadow of the Erdtree. Having said that, we're seeing a slightly cooler reception to anything Elden Ring Nightreign related so far, so we're checking in...
Talking Point Will We See Another 'Anniversary Event' For Xbox 360 Turning 20 This Year?
We certainly hope so!
Four years ago, Xbox hosted a massive 'Anniversary Celebration Event' for the Original Xbox, and we really really enjoyed what this event brought to the table. We had some fantastic announcements from Team Green, we got that incredibly insightful
Talking Point This Classic Activision Racer Came To Xbox 15 Years Ago, And We Sorely Miss It
Blurred lines
A few of us here at PX HQ are massive arcade racing fans - in fact, pretty much all of us like belting around fictional tracks and digital courses at silly speeds for the heck of it. Today, then, we're here to commemorate 15 years of one of our absolute favourites of the genre; an Xbox classic. Activision's 360 racer Blur is now a...
Talking Point Will You Be Buying The 2025 Xbox Handheld From ASUS?
If it ever gets revealed, that is
Earlier this month, we saw some leaked images and details of the 2025 Xbox handheld console - which is seemingly in development right now over at ASUS. While the device hasn't been formally announced yet, this early leak did give us our first idea of what the console can do, and we're curious to know if you folks...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 24-25)
Anything from this week's sales?
Another weekend is upon us, folks! With DOOM: The Dark Ages' big release now passing, it's been a somewhat quieter week in the world of Xbox - but we still have absolutely loads to be getting stuck into here. Here's what we're playing over the weekend: Ben Kerry, Staff Writer: This weekend, getting stuck into...
Talking Point What Game Franchises Would You Pay $80 For On Xbox?
Price increases are inevitable
Since Nintendo revealed that $80 games are coming to Switch 2 — and Microsoft announced price increases that include upcoming AAA titles — the cost of video games has been a hot topic. Recently, outspoken Borderlands 4 lead Randy Pitchford also chimed on this by
Talking Point 25 Years On, What Do You Think Of The 'Perfect Dark' Franchise?
Amazing? A missed opportunity? Come tell us!
Believe it or not, it's been 25 years this month since Perfect Dark began its life for the Nintendo 64 on May 22nd, 2000 - and unfortunately it's been a rocky ride since then, with just two games having been released in 25 years. That original game was amazing, of course, and some people still think it...
Talking Point Do You Have High Expectations For The Xbox Games Showcase 2025?
Does Microsoft have enough in the tank?
With Xbox formally announcing its 2025 showcase in April, the anticipation for this year's show is starting to build - we're now less than two months away from the event kicking off on June 8th. Last month, we asked you guys what your dream reveal for this year would be, but now we want to keep things a little...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 17-18)
We're all DOOMed
Another weekend is upon us, folks, which hopefully means a little spare time to squeeze some gaming in wherever we can. It's been another busy old time on Xbox this past week, with yet another major first-party release arriving in the form of DOOM: The Dark Ages - a title we suspect quite a few of you will be trying out this...
Talking Point Xbox Fans, How Are You Getting On With Microsoft Rewards In 2025?
How many points have you got right now?
It was around this time last year that we asked Pure Xbox readers how you were getting on with Microsoft Rewards in 2024, so it's time to do it again - especially now that the service has changed quite considerably in 2025! As you may recall, back at the start of the year, the Xbox Game Pass Quests portion of...
Talking Point Do You Feel You've Had Value For Money With Your Xbox Series X|S?
Has it been worth what you paid for it?
We're getting close to five years since the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S first hit the market, and although they've clearly struggled in comparison to the PS5 and Nintendo Switch, they've still proved very popular consoles overall. There's an argument in some circles that because of Microsoft's new "this...
Talking Point Xbox Fans, How Many Of You Are Buying A Switch 2?
Is it in the plans?
Amazingly, we're less than one month away from the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2. It's not a big deal for us here at Pure Xbox for obvious reasons, but it's still a big deal for the industry at large - a pretty major deal, in fact! And you know what? It is still going to affect us in multiple ways. We recently put together a...
Talking Point It's Been 20 Years Since Xbox 360 Was Revealed Live On MTV
"A console that's about to change digital entertainment forever"
2025 marks the 20-year anniversary of Xbox 360, with the seminal Xbox console launching way back in November 2005; kicking off the seventh generation of consoles. To this day, the system is still revered and played by many - and we've been reminded today that it's 20 years on the dot...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 10-11)
Still tackling the Game Pass backlog?
Another weekend is upon us! After yet another busy week for Xbox Game Pass, we've got plenty to be getting stuck into this weekend - including new library additions like DREDGE and Revenge of the Savage Planet. With that being said, here's what we're playing this weekend: Ben Kerry, Staff Writer: Well, I...
Talking Point How Do You Feel About Linear Vs. Open World Games On Xbox?
GTA & Mafia providing very different experiences this gen
It's been another busy week of gaming news, with publisher 2K going ham on fresh information for both GTA 6 and Mafia: The Old Country; two series' that have long shared plenty of similarities. However, the two third-person action games are going in very different directions with their next...
Talking Point Which Xbox Game Will Move To PS5 Next?
Halo? Starfield? Something else entirely?
With the news of Gears of War: Reloaded this week, we have confirmation of another Xbox title moving over to PS5 - as Microsoft squeezes the accelerator on its multiplatform strategy. Although this is merely a re-release of the original Gears of War (specifically the Ultimate Edition remaster from 2015), it...
Talking Point Will Xbox Game Pass Get A Price Increase This Year?
It's anyone's guess
Back at the start of the month, Xbox announced a series of price increases for Xbox consoles, accessories and games in multiple regions, and the big question on many people's minds was whether Xbox Game Pass would follow suit. Fortunately that hasn't happened yet, but there's still concern that an Xbox Game Pass price increase...
Talking Point Would You Still Buy An Xbox At Microsoft's 2025 Prices?
Or are they now too expensive?
Earlier this week, Microsoft announced that — in the midst of increased economic uncertainty — it is raising the prices of its Xbox consoles, accessories and games. In an unprecedented move compared to past console generations, Xbox's flagship console is going up by $100 five years after it launched - and it's...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 3-4)
It's been another big week for Xbox Game Pass!
Our first weekend of May 2025 is here! If you reside in the UK, you may well be enjoying an extended Bank Holiday weekend this week, which means even more time to play games... right? We thought so! Anyway, here's what we're playing this weekend: Ben Kerry, Staff Writer: First and foremost, I think...
Talking Point With Forza Horizon 5 Now On PS5, Do You Expect To See Horizon 6 Anytime Soon?
How close are we to FH6 on Xbox?
Last month, Forza Horizon 5's PS5 debut marked the first of Xbox's 'big three' franchises to move over, and despite the transition feeling a little weird to us here at PX HQ, fans have clearly been enjoying the game a lot over on PlayStation. Naturally though, we've been thinking more about what this all means for...
Talking Point Xbox Fans, How Do You Find Time For All These Amazing 2025 Games?
There's so much good stuff to juggle right now
So, I was having a look around in the Pure Xbox archives today and discovered a Talking Point from a couple of years ago where we asked how everyone was able to find the time for all of those amazing 2023 games. Considering how incredible April 2025 has been, particularly on Xbox Game Pass, I feel like...
Talking Point Has This Been The Best Month Ever For Xbox Game Pass?
Seriously, what an incredible month for XGP!
With today's final Xbox Game Pass update for April 2025, we're almost done talking about this month's new additions to the library - but not before we can wax lyrical about just how amazing April 2025 has been for Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass service. In fact, we think this could be the best month ever for
Talking Point What Have You Picked Up In The Xbox Spring Sale 2025?
We're into the final week of the promotion!
Just over a week ago now, Microsoft finally unleashed the Xbox Spring Sale 2025, and it's been a biggie - featuring more than 1,000 discounted games in total. There's a lot to choose from here, then, but the question is - have you grabbed anything in the spring sale so far? We tend to wait until towards...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 26-27)
How about some Oblivion Remastered?
Welcome to the weekend! It's been an incredibly busy week on Xbox with the likes of Oblivion Remastered and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 dropping on Game Pass - so it's fair to say we've probably all got a list of things to jump into over the next few days. Here's what we're playing this weekend: Ben Kerry, Staff...
Talking Point We Played Xbox's First Forza Release On PS5, And It Felt Weird
Press R2 to accelerate?! What?!
It's been a weird few years following Xbox, we must admit. A distinct shift in strategy has led to Microsoft spearheading a multiplatform plan that has, eventually, led to one of its biggest gaming franchises moving over to PlayStation - something that would have been unheard of just a couple of years ago. Well, we're...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 19-20)
Lots of Game Pass titles to choose from!
Welcome to the weekend! We've seen loads of new Xbox Game Pass titles this week that we'll be diving into over the next few days, along with more Free Play Days additions and finally the arrival of the full Xbox Spring Sale 2025! Here's what we're pla
Talking Point Do You Expect Xbox To Follow PlayStation With More Console Price Hikes?
Sony has upped its prices again
In what's becoming a very turbulent time for economies around the world, Sony has announced that its PS5 console will be going up in price for certain regions; effective today. This isn't the first time that the PlayStation maker has increased its console prices this generation, and Xbox has also made similar...
Talking Point What Dream Reveal Would You Like To See At The Xbox Games Showcase 2025?
If you were granted one wish, what would it be?
So! We've officially got a date for the Xbox Games Showcase 2025, which is heading our way on June 8th this year. That means it's time to count down to the big event - as well as start creating our dream Xbox wishlists for it. There's plenty of stuff that we already know is likely to be there. The...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 12-13)
Is it a South of Midnight weekend for you?
Another weekend begins! We've got a bunch of great new Xbox Game Pass titles to check out over the next couple of days, along with more Free Play Days additions and the Xbox Spring Sale 2025 "Sneak Preview" as well! Here's what we're playing this weekend:
Talking Point What's The Best Game You've Played In 2025 So Far?
Tell us what to play
Today, we've been talking about how great South of Midnight is and how Xbox Game Pass has allowed a title like that to pleasantly surprise so many people - and it's far from the only game that's managed to do that in 2025 so far. Yes, we're only three months in, but we've already seen a ridiculous number of great games landing...
Feature Xbox Is Putting A Lot Of Confidence In The Outer Worlds 2 This Summer
Big shoes to fill
OK! We now finally have a date for the Xbox Games Showcase 2025, along with the confirmation that it'll be followed by a special Direct on The Outer Worlds 2 - marking the third time Xbox has provided a "double-feature" in June. No pressure Obsidian, but you've got some big shoes to fill! The first double-feature was based around...
Talking Point How Excited Are You For A Potential Oblivion Remake This Month?
The rumours are still flooding in
These Oblivion remake rumours are getting out of hand! We've seen the likes of Nate The Hate and DetectiveSeeds suggesting it's on the way soon, and now Giant Bomb's Jeff Grubb is also saying it'll shadow drop in April. Perhaps there's a slight chance they're all misinformed, but it seems much more likely that...
Talking Point What Are You Hoping To See In The Xbox Spring Sale?
Anything you've got your eye on?
It looked like the Xbox Spring Sale was all set to appear last Friday, but it now seems we'll be getting it this Friday instead - and it should bring close to 1000 discounts with it, including for many AAA titles. So, what's on your wishlist at the moment? Are you hoping to snag any of the top 10 Xbox of games of...
Feature After The Minecraft Movie's Success, What Other Xbox IP Should Get The Film Treatment?
Is there anything you'd pick out?
Well, it turns out A Minecraft Movie has been an absolutely massive success. Yesterday, it was reported by CNN that the film had grossed $157 domestically (in the US) to mark the best opening weekend of the year. There were apparently concerns that the film could struggle when it debuted - after all, the trailers...
Talking Point Early Access Players, Have You Been Enjoying Xbox's South Of Midnight So Far?
Another big Xbox Game Studios release
So, after years of anticipation since We Happy Few first launched almost a decade ago, Compulsion Games is back with South of Midnight; an Xbox Game Studios title now available in early access on Xbox and PC. Yep, following the recent trend of early access DLC bundles, folks can hop into this Southern gothic...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 5-6)
How about some Borderlands 3 on Game Pass?
Welcome to the weekend! We've got new Xbox Game Pass titles, Free Play Days additions and a whole bunch of Spooky Sale deals on the Xbox Store to take advantage of over the next few days - there's plenty to be getting on with! Here's what we're playing this weekend: Fraser Gilber
Talking Point Would You Be Willing To Pay $80 For Xbox Games?
Or even more in the case of GTA 6?!
The big topic that's dominating the industry this week is the Nintendo Switch 2, and specifically the higher game prices that it's set to implement for first-party titles - a whole lot has already been said about the Mario Kart World situation! As mentioned in our "huge win for Xbox" feature earlier today, this...
Talking Point Are You Expecting Xbox News At The Switch 2 Direct This Week?
Nintendo's new device is being fully unveiled
We're going to be seeing an awful lot of Nintendo Switch 2 news doing the rounds later this week after the Switch 2 Direct has taken place on Wednesday, and who knows... perhaps we'll get some Xbox news to discuss as part of it. It's been mentioned on numerous occasions that Microsoft wants to bring...
