Tag: What Are You Playing
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 12-13)
You oni live once
Alright weekend lovers, our time has spun around again and it's time to play some games! As far as weeks go, it's been a pretty tepid one for new releases, but don't forget about the Free Play Days offering, alongside some publisher spotlight sales on the Xbox Store too. So, let's get right into it, here's what we're playing on...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 5-6)
Swords, strats, and slap shots
Weekend enjoyers! We are once again at the end of the week and it's time to play some games. It's been a pretty spectacular start to September with two major releases both reviewing extremely well on Xbox, as well as the latest Xbox Deep Discounts Sale and Free Play Days offering to get stuck into. Alrighty, let's...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 29-30)
Who's up for a tactical insertion? Anyone?
Well, that's a wrap on Gamescom for another year, which means it's time to get back to our regular weekend schedule of playin' games! The Modern Warfare 4 Beta is up and running again for it's final weekend, but don't forget this week's Free Play Days and
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 22-23)
Gearing up for the MW4 Beta?
It's the penultimate weekend before everything goes gaga for Gamescom 2026! Of course, I'm sure plenty of you will be playing a certain Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta, but don't forget about the Free Play Days offering and the vast amount of heavily discounted game
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 15-16)
Gears again? Mafia? Or Madden NFL 27?
The weekend is upon us, people! You know the drill, it's time to pick up your favourite Xbox controller and get cracking with your gamin' masterplan. There's a few games out and about this week, such as Madden NFL 27 if you're all about that yardage. Hell Let Loose: Vietnam is in the mix too, alongside indie...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 8-9)
How about some Beast of Reincarnation?
Welcome to another weekend! This week treated us to the huge release of Beast of Reincarnation on Xbox Game Pass, and don't forget about the Free Play Days offering, not to mention the hundreds of the sales on the Xbox Store too. Here's what we're playing on Xbox this weekend: Fraser Gilbert, Editor: Well,...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 1-2)
Halo: Campaign Evolved on Game Pass?
It's weekend time! We've obviously got some big new Xbox Game Pass titles to check out including Halo: Campaign Evolved and Mistfall Hunter, and don't forget that the Xbox Ultimate Game Sale ends in just a few days. Here's what we're playing on Xbox this weekend: Fraser Gilbert, Editor: I'm actually just...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 25-26)
How about some Planet Crafter on XGP?
Welcome to the weekend! As always, we've got loads of Xbox Game Pass titles to check out over the next few days, and let's not forget the early access for Halo: Campaign Evolved - now live if you bought one of the special editions! Here's what we're playing on Xbox this weekend: Fraser Gilbert, Editor: It's...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 18-19)
How about some PBA on Xbox Game Pass?
Welcome to the weekend! We've had so many Xbox Game Pass additions over the past few days that are worth checking out on Saturday and Sunday, along with some Free Play Days titles and the massive Xbox Ultimate Game Sale! Here's what we're playing on Xbox this weekend:
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 11-12)
How about some Black Flag Resynced?
Weekend time! As we head into another hot couple of days here in the UK, we're planning to check out a bunch of new Xbox Game Pass titles, a few new Free Play Days additions, and possibly the new releases of Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced and
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 4-5)
Anything specific in mind?
Welcome to the weekend! As usual, there's plenty to check out on Xbox over the next couple of days, including some Free Play Days additions along with a handful of Xbox Game Pass extras to start the month. Here's what we're playing on Xbox this weekend: Fraser Gilbert, Editor: I'm on a mission to get as many
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (June 27-28)
Any GTA 5 to get in the mood for 6?
Weekend time! We've had a couple of new Xbox Game Pass titles in recent days that are worth checking out, a bunch of Free Play Days additions are also available, and perhaps you might be in a GTA mood after pre-ordering GTA 6 too! Here's what we're playing on Xbox this weekend: Fraser Gilbert, Editor: I
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (June 20-21)
Anything specific in mind?
Welcome to the weekend! As usual, we've got a bunch of new Xbox Game Pass titles that are waiting for you to try, along with a Free Play Days selection, and there are plenty of great new releases to check out along the way! Here's what we're playing on Xbox this weekend: Fraser Gilbert, Editor: I'm still in the World...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (June 13-14)
Getting into the World Cup spirit?
Welcome to the weekend! There's some great new content to enjoy on Xbox over the next couple of days, including a bunch of recent Xbox Game Pass titles and three Free Play Days additions, and if you happen to be in the World Cup mood like we are, don't forget about the likes of EA Sports FC 26, Football Manage
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (June 6-7)
We're still hooked on 007 First Light
Welcome to the weekend! There's lots of good stuff to be enjoying on Xbox over the next couple of days including the likes of FF7 Rebirth and Gothic 1 Remake, along with a bunch of Free Play Days titles highlighted by Marathon. Don't forget that the Xbox Games Showcase is taking place on Sunday as well!...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 30-31)
Anything new on XGP?
Welcome to another weekend! After a warm week here in the UK, we're ready to knuckle down and get some gaming done this weekend, with plenty of new Xbox Game Pass titles to get stuck into over the next few days. Here's what we're playing this weekend: Ben Kerry, Staff Writer: Whilst Forza Horizon 6 will definitely still be in...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 23-24)
It's Forza Horizon 6, isn't it?
Welcome to another weekend! It's going to be a warm one here in the UK - perfect for closing the curtains, staying indoors, and I don't know, cruising around open-world Japan? Here's what we're playing this bank holiday weekend: Ben Kerry, Staff Writer: Although I've gotten through a lot of what Forza Horizon 6's...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 16-17)
Who's jumping into FH6 early access?
Welcome to another weekend! It's a bit of a special one this week because Forza Horizon 6 is out now in early access - we've been waiting for this so that lots of you fine folks can hop in and join us on the streets of Japan! In case we haven't given it away just yet, here's what we're playing this weekend: Ben...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 9-10)
The dawn before the Forza day
Welcome to another weekend! There may feel like a bit of a lull here as we all await Forza Horizon 6's arrival (it'll be out this time next week in early access!) but no matter, there's still plenty to be playing on Xbox and beyond. Here's what we're playing this weekend: Ben Kerry, Staff Writer: Ahead of Forza's...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 2-3)
May play days
Welcome to your first weekend in May! We're actually starting to see some sun here in the UK which is denting our gaming time somewhat - but no matter, we're sure the grey skies will return shortly, shunning us to our Xbox-filled rooms as a result. Here's what we're getting stuck into this weekend: Ben Kerry, Staff Writer: It's...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 25-26)
Catching up on some April releases?
Welcome to your final weekend of April 2026! It's been a busy week of activity across Xbox and Game Pass, with the latter even getting a new Microsoft first-party release in recent days. Here's what we're playing this weekend: Ben Kerry, Staff Writer: I was away on my holidays last weekend, so aside from a...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 18-19)
Something new on Game Pass?
Welcome to another weekend! It's been a busy week in Xbox land with some interesting news reports, a whole new showcase debut and plenty of Game Pass drops to boot - so there's plenty to be playing and getting stuck into over the next few days.
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 11-12)
Time to open your new bookshop?
Welcome to another weekend! The sun is retreating here in the UK after a warmer start to this week, so that's the perfect time to get back indoors and get some gaming time in. Maybe even start a new business in Tiny Bookshop on Xbox Game Pass? Anyway, here's what we're playing over the next few days: Ben Kerry,...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 4-5)
An Easter weekend special!
Welcome to your first weekend in April! With Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 entering Game Pass Premium a few days ago, we suspect there'll be a bunch of Xbox players jumping into 2025's GOTY for the very first time - that's certainly not a bad way to spend an extended Easter weekend! Here's what we'r
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 28-29)
Is it time for some Yakuza?
Welcome to the final weekend in March! This week, the clocks change here in the UK, which means an extra hour of much-needed sunlight - at the expense of an hour's sleep of course. When we're not adjusting our body clocks for British Summer Time, here's what we're playing over the next few days: Ben Kerry, Staff Writer:...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 21-22)
Are you surviving the desert heat?
Welcome to another weekend! It's been a busy week on Xbox once again, with the likes of Crimson Desert launching on Series X|S, Disco Elysium hitting the Game Pass library and more! There's plenty to be playing, then - and here's what we're getting stuck into this weekend: Ben Kerry, Staff Writer: Truth be told,...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 14-15)
Exploring Night City on Xbox Game Pass?
Welcome to another weekend! With Mother's Day landing this Sunday here in the UK, some of us are going to be spending a bit more time with family this weekend, but that doesn't mean we're not sneaking in some Xbox time as well. Indeed, here's what we're playing over the next few days: Ben Kerry, Staff...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 7-8)
Anything on the cards?
Welcome to another weekend! We've got some bits and pieces we want to try out over the next few days, and it's been another busy time on Xbox Game Pass recently, giving us plenty to play right now. So, here's what we're playing this weekend: Ben Kerry, Staff Writer: I haven't played an F1 game in donkeys' years - and with...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (February 28 - March 1)
It's gotta be Resi 9, right?
February is almost over! Indeed, the cold grey skies of what feels like the longest winter ever are finally shifting here in the UK - just in time to stay in and play a big old horror game over the weekend, eh? Here's what we're playing over the next few days: Ben Kerry, Staff Writer: After struggling to put Resident...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (February 21-22)
We've had some big Game Pass additions this week!
Another weekend is upon us! It's been quite a busy week in terms of XGP additions so we've got plenty to be going at here; Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, The Witcher 3 and more have entered the library over the past few days. With that being said, here's what we're playing this weekend: Ben Kerry,...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (February 14-15)
We've had some big Game Pass additions this week!
Another weekend is upon us! It's been a busy few days for Xbox Game Pass this week with multiple AAA additions, and of course, our backlogs are already filled with all sorts that we should have already played by now... With that in mind, here's what we're playing this weekend: Ben Kerry, Staff...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (February 7-8)
Any recent Game Pass additions?
Welcome to another weekend! We're well into February now, and Xbox keeps adding stuff to the 2026 Game Pass library, which means we've got plenty to be getting stuck into over our few days of downtime. Here's what we're playing this weekend: Ben Kerry, Staff Writer: I'm planning on jumping into some more Space...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (January 31 - February 1)
A new month is upon us
Welcome to another weekend! It's been a busy January for Xbox with the likes of Developer Direct and plenty of new Game Pass additions; which brings us onto the topic of what we're all playing over the next few days. Here's what we're playing this weekend: Ben Kerry, Staff Writer: Warhammer 40,000: Space
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (January 24-25)
Recent XGP addition? Dev Direct inspiration?
It's time for another weekend! It's been a rather busy week on Xbox with some good Game Pass additions and Microsoft's Developer Direct showcase, so it's safe to say we're ready to sit back and relax in front of our TVs over the next few days. Here's what we're playing this weekend: Ben Kerry, Staff...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (January 17-18)
How about some Star Wars Outlaws on XGP?
Welcome to another weekend! With our gaming-related Christmas gifts still kicking around and Xbox Game Pass now getting into full swing for 2026, we've got plenty to be getting stuck into over the next few days. Here's what we're playing this weekend: Ben Kerry, Staff Writer: With the addition of Star Wars...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (January 10-11)
How's the backlog looking?
Welcome to another weekend! With the new year's hangover now well and truly in the rear-view mirror, we're fully focused on the year ahead — including tackling those gaming backlogs from last year (and about the last five years). So, here's what we're playing this weekend to work through them: Ben Kerry, Staff Writer:...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (January 3-4)
The first weekend of 2026!
Welcome to the first weekend of the year! Hopefully you've had time to play some games over the past few days, and there's still a bit longer to go until the work / school grind kicks back in on January 5th (at least for some people). Team Xbox has clearly been taking the week off, so we haven't got any new Xbox Game Pass...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (December 27-28)
Any Christmas presents to get stuck into?
It's the final weekend of the year! Not a whole lot is going on right now when it comes to Xbox, but we're betting you've got a massive backlog to get stuck into this weekend, including any Christmas presents you might have received! Here's what we're playing over the next few days: Fraser Gilbert, Editor:...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (December 20-21)
Something from the Xbox Countdown Sale 2025?
Welcome to the last weekend before Christmas! Yep, we've got plenty of games that may or may not already be wrapped under that big living room tree right now, but that's not stopping us from adding to our digital backlogs via various ongoing sales as well. Of course it's not! Here's what we're playing...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (December 13-14)
Starting to tackle the backlog?
Welcome to our latest 'What Are You Playing' discussion! With another weekend upon us, we're starting to think about what games we might play over the next few days - and yes, those Christmas backlog plans are also creeping up! Here's what we're playing this weekend: Ben Kerry, Staff Writer: This week of Xbox Game...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (December 6-7)
Kicking back with some Marvel Cosmic Invasion?
It's another weekend, folks! We've seen some fairly steady Xbox activity this past week as we approach our first December weekend - with plenty to play over the next few days such as Marvel Cosmic Invasion, Octopath Traveler 0, Routine and more on the platform. Here's what we're playing this weekend:...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (November 29-30)
How about a track weekend?
Welcome to your final weekend in November! If you're not stuck doing all of your Christmas shopping this weekend, maybe you're passing the time with some Xbox over the next few days? Here's what we're playing this weekend: Ben Kerry, Staff Writer: Fellow colleague Fraser has mentioned this new A.I.L.A horror game to me...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (November 22-23)
How about some The Crew Motorfest on XGP?
Welcome to another weekend! It's been a busy week in Xbox land with the Partner Preview showcase the other day - and we've had several Xbox Game Pass drops in recent days along with the surprise arrival of Silent Hill 2! Oh, and happy birthday to
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (November 15-16)
Is a COD weekend on the cards?
It's time for another weekend! It's been a busy old week in the world of gaming again — especially with Valve announcing a slew of new hardware — but we're here to talk about games this weekend, with Black Ops 7 leading the charge on Xbox Game Pass. Here's what we're playing over the next fe
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (November 8-9)
How about some Voidtrain on Xbox Game Pass?
Welcome to the weekend! It's been a busy old week for Xbox Game Pass additions, so there's plenty of new stuff to play over the next couple of days, and don't forget that Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is part of Xbox Free Play Days as well! Here's what we're playing this weekend: Fraser Gilbert, Edit
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (November 1-2)
Raiding some ARCs? Exploring the Outer Worlds?
Welcome to your first weekend of November 2025! It's been a busy old week in the world of Xbox, with The Outer Worlds 2 making its Game Pass debut, ARC Raiders bringing its big-budget extraction shooter to Series X|S - and lots more besides. So, here's what we're playing over the next few days: Ben...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 25-26)
Tempted by The Outer Worlds 2 early access?
The weekend is officially here, and that means it's time for another edition of What Are You Playing! It's been a busy week on Game Pass with the likes of Ninja Gaiden 4 being added, and we've got The Outer Worlds 2 now playable on Xbox via early access as well. With that in mind, here's what we're...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 18-19)
Time for a lighthouse tour?
Welcome to another weekend! It's a big one in the world of Xbox with first-party title Keeper and the ROG Xbox Ally now available to the public; it's safe to say we've been putting time into both of these experiences recently and will continue to do so in the coming days. Here's everything we're playing this weekend:...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 11-12)
Joining us on the Battlefield?
Welcome to another weekend! It's going to be a busy one here at Pure Xbox HQ as we get stuck into Battlefield 6 and plenty of other Xbox-related goodness - we're looking forward to getting some gaming time in over the next few days, to say the least! Here's what we're playing this weekend: Ben Kerry, Staff Writer:...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 4-5)
Some of that free COD beta?
Welcome to another weekend of gaming! As October gets into its stride, we've got plenty to be playing on Xbox and beyond - so let's talk a little bit about what we're getting stuck into over the next few days. Here's what we're playing this weekend: Ben Kerry, Staff Writer: After what's turned out to be a very busy...
