Tag: Xbox Games Showcase
News Xbox Partner Preview November 2025 Showcase Confirmed For This Week
Featuring 007: First Light and more
At the tail end of October, Windows Central's Jez Corden dropped a report detailing an Xbox Partner Preview event coming this month - and now an official Xbox Wire post has all the details on the upcoming third-party focused showcase. Microsoft's next Xbox Partner Preview takes place at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm GMT...
Talking Point Have This Month's Announcements Made You Excited About Xbox Again?
We're feeling some positive energy
It's been a pretty big month for Microsoft, hasn't it? Things slowly built up to the team's Xbox Games Showcase on June 9th — which then led to the announcement of the ROG Xbox Ally — followed up this week by more talk on the b
Roundup The Top 10 Most Viewed Trailers From The Xbox Games Showcase 2025
As per the official Xbox YouTube channel
It only lasted for about 75 minutes in the end (if you ignore the Outer Worlds 2 Direct that took place after it), but the Xbox Games Showcase 2025 managed to cram in a massive number of new announcements and updates in that time. We definitely saw some of them proving more popular than others here at Pure...
News Phil Spencer Says 2026 Is Going To Be 'A Really Special Year' For Xbox
He also explains why some big games are skipping 2025
Towards the end of Xbox's big summer showcase this year, boss Phil Spencer came out to introduce Call Of Duty: Black Ops 7 - but not before he championed the ROG Xbox Ally and
News Gears Of War: E-Day Team Shares Message After Missing Xbox Games Showcase 2025
"The whole team felt the love"
There were a lot of huge upcoming games that didn't get a spot at the Xbox Games Showcase 2025 for whatever reason, and one of those was Gears of War: E-Day - which is currently set for a release at some point next year. Its absence certainly didn't go unnoticed, and speaking in a follow-up interview on the Official...
News It Sure Sounds Like We're Getting A New Halo Game In 2026
Is this what Phil was talking about?
Towards the end of the Xbox Games Showcase 2025, Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer mentioned how a new Fable, Gears, Forza and the "return of a classic" would be releasing in 2026 - as we've highlighted elsewhere on Pure Xbox: <related ids="183609"> A lot of people took that "return of a classic" mention...
Poll What Were Your Top 5 Reveals At The Xbox Games Showcase 2025?
Give us your favourites
We'll be honest, we're absolutely shattered here at Pure Xbox after covering all the reveals over the past few days, particularly when it came to the Xbox Games Showcase - it was absolutely jam-packed with new announcements! 12 of those announcements were for entirely new Xbox Game Pass titles, for example, including the...
News Solo Leveling: Arise Overdrive Is Bringing 'The Ultimate Action-RPG' To Xbox Next Year
A bold claim
Solo Leveling: Arise Overdrive was announced as part of today's Xbox Games Showcase, and it's said to be bringing "the ultimate action-RPG" to Xbox consoles when it arrives at some point in 2026. Interestingly, there's a four-player co-op element to this game as well, and the trailer has piqued our curiosity at the very least. We'll...
News MUDANG: Two Hearts Is A Stealth Action Thriller, And It Has A 2026 Release Date For Xbox
"A chilling truth begins to take shape"
Today's Xbox Games Showcase gave us our very first look at MUDANG: Two Hearts, which is a "stealth action thriller" that's coming to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S (but not Game Pass) in 2026. We're certainly curious to see how this one fares next year - here's a bit more information on the game: MUDANG:...
News 'There Are No Ghosts At The Grand' Will Be An Xbox Game Pass Title Unlike Any Other
Bizarre, but intriguing
We didn't know what to make of There Are No Ghosts at the Grand when it showed up at the Xbox Games Showcase earlier today, but we were definitely intrigued! It helps that it's coming to Xbox Game Pass in 2026 as well. And yeah... this game sounds pretty crazy! It features a sardonic cat, a talking power tool and a twi
News Don't Nod's New Sci-Fi Adventure Is Called 'Aphelion', Heading To Xbox Game Pass
An action-packed sci-fi adventure
The Life is Strange and Jusant developer Don't Nod announced a new Xbox Game Pass title at today's Xbox Games Showcase called Aphelion, and it's coming to the service at some point in 2026. This is definitely looking pretty interesting so far, and the trailer suggests there's an element of horror to it as wel
News Aniimo Is A New Free-To-Play ARPG, Confirmed For Xbox In 2026
Palworld, is that you?
If you're trying to find out what that Palworld-like game was at the Xbox Games Showcase, it's called Aniimo, and it's actually a free-to-play open world ARPG that's coming to Xbox Series consoles at some point in 2026. It's certainly a got a lot of charm to it, and apparently it features both PvE and PvP combat, so we'll...
News Invincible VS Is A Brutal, Frenetic Fighter Coming To Xbox In 2026
You've got our attention
A new fighting game was announced at the Xbox Games Showcase 2025 today! It's called Invincible VS, and it's a "brutal, bloody, and frenetic 3v3 tag fighter" that we'll be playing on our Xbox consoles in 2026. The trailer certainly got a lot of attention (you can watch it up above), and we're interested to see what...
News Pokémon Developer Game Freak Announces 'Beast Of Reincarnation' For Xbox Game Pass
I'm sorry... WHAT?!
Who'd have ever thought we'd be hearing about the Pokémon developer making a game for Xbox Game Pass?! That's exactly what's happening with Beast of Reincarnation - a new action-RPG coming to Xbox in 2026. Specifically, Game Freak describes this as an "expansive one-person, one-dog action RPG built around demanding, technical...
News The Blood Of DawnWalker Brings Its Dark Fantasy Adventure To Xbox In 2026
"What will you fight for?"
The first non-Xbox Game Pass announcement at today's Xbox Games Showcase 2025 was The Blood of DawnWalker, which is a "single-player open-world dark fantasy AAA RPG" coming to Xbox at some point in 2026. It's described as "the first chapter of Rebel Wolves’ brand new role-playing saga", and we're certainly intrigued to...
News 12 New Game Pass Titles Announced At Xbox Games Showcase 2025
Here's a closer look at each of them
Today's Xbox Games Showcase 2025 event was packed with a huge selection of Xbox Game Pass titles, including many that were announced for the first time today! Naturally, those are the titles we want to focus on the most in this roundup, but we're also highlighting the previously confirmed XGP titles to give you a...
Feature Here's Everything That Was Revealed At The Xbox Games Showcase 2025
Missed the event? Here's a recap
Weren't able to catch the Xbox Games Showcase 2025 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. The...
Poll How Would You Grade The Xbox Games Showcase 2025?
Give us your verdict
The dust is now beginning to settle on the Xbox Games Showcase 2025! If you haven't had a chance to watch it yet, you can catch the full thing over at our live coverage page, and we've also provided a recap of everything that happened as part of the show. <related ids="183552"> So, all things considered, what grade...
News High On Life 2 Launches Day One On Xbox Game Pass This Winter
It's back!
We're getting a High on Life 2! The news was announced at the Xbox Games Showcase today, alongside a trailer which you can watch up above. Better yet, it's launching day one on Xbox Game Pass just like the original! You can check out the debut trailer for High on Life 2 up above, along with some details below. An intergalactic...
Live Watch The Xbox Games Showcase 2025 Here
The biggest event of 2025 for Xbox fans!
The Xbox Games Showcase 2025 has arrived! This is the biggest event of the year for Xbox fans, set to feature a huge number of reveals and updates from Xbox Game Studios, Bethesda, Activision Blizzard and many others. "These shows are always an exciting moment for all of us at Xbox, offering a look at...
Guide Xbox Games Showcase 2025: Date, Start Times, Rumours, Leaks & More
Everything you need to know for today's event
Here we go again! This weekend marks the arrival of the Xbox Games Showcase for 2025, which is the biggest event in the calendar year for Xbox fans. This is where we expect Xbox to reveal the most major announcements of 2025, so you definitely don't want to miss it! Fortunately, we've got all the details...
News Lies Of P: Overture Just Shadow Dropped, Available On Xbox Today
Update: officially announced at SGF!
Recent soulslike Lies of P was a pretty fantastic addition to Xbox Game Pass when it launched there back in 2023, and it seems as though the game's upcoming 'Overture' expansion is about to shadow drop on Xbox - bringing more action-RPG goodness to the platform in the process. Ahead of
News Phil Spencer Teases 'Surprises You Won't Want To Miss' For Sunday's Xbox Showcase
Bring it on, Phil
We haven't heard much from Xbox boss Phil Spencer recently, but he's suddenly made a surprise appearance on Twitter ahead of Sunday's Xbox Games Showcase 2025, and he's certainly hyping up the big event! In his post, he advised that he's been "sworn to secrecy" about what'll be featured in the Xbox Showcase this year, but it's...
Report SEGA To Announce Persona 4 Remake At Xbox Games Showcase 2025
Persona 3 Reload was announced there in 2023...
Microsoft's Xbox Games Showcase 2025 is right around the corner now, so it's probably best to start expecting some reports and rumours crop up about the show over the next few days - and we're today seeing fresh reporting about a Persona 4 Remake being announced during the event. Coming from outlet...
News Undead Labs Shares Cryptic Tease Ahead Of Xbox Games Showcase
What does it mean?
The Xbox Games Showcase is right around the corner, and ahead of the event, we've been seeing some strange social media activity from Undead Labs (the makers of State of Decay 3) with a cryptic tease - or actually a series of them. Specifically, there's one cryptic tease that's getting all the attention right now, and you can see...
News Ubisoft Forward Showcase Not Happening This Summer, Confirms Team
"We are continuing to explore opportunities to share updates"
With summer showcase season now in full swing, lots of publishers are making their mark on our gaming calendars this month - including Sony which just announced a State of Play event for later today. However, one company that's avoiding the madness this year is Ubisoft, the team has just...
News Xbox Is Streaming Its 2025 Showcase In More Locations Than Ever
We're hosting it too!
We're officially counting down the days until the Xbox Games Showcase 2025 takes place this Sunday, and Xbox has shared a roundup of all the places it'll be streamed on the weekend - with the list incorporating more options than ever! As usual, the main destination for the 4K, 60FPS stream is on Xbox's primary YouTube channel,...
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...
News Microsoft Has 'Strong Confidence' In Rare's Everwild, Says Xbox Reporter
"The game is now on track"
Ahh, it's almost Xbox Games Showcase time, which means we're going to see lots of rumours and speculation on what Microsoft might be preparing to show as part of its 2025 event. To that end, Windows Central reporter Jez Corden has just put out a massive predictions piece ahead of next month's show - and while lot
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...
Rumour These Five Games Could Show Up At The Xbox Games Showcase 2025
A hint of what's to come?
With the Xbox Games Showcase 2025 now officially being dated for June 8th, it's time for all the rumours and the leaks to start rolling in - and our first is from YouTuber eXtas1s, who has shared the information he's heard from his source. There are five games that he's rumoured will be showing up at the Xbox Games...
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...
News Xbox Games Showcase 2025 & Outer Worlds 2 Direct Announced For June
"This year we will again have a double feature"
Microsoft has announced today that the huge Xbox Games Showcase for 2025 will officially take place on Sunday, June 8th (in most regions), and it'll be followed by a special Direct dedicated to Obsidian's The Outer Worlds 2. Here are all the dates and start times for the Xbox Games Showcase 2025:...
News Here Are The Top 10 Most Popular Trailers From The Xbox Games Showcase 2024
A good old top 10!
It's now been over a month since the Xbox Games Showcase 2024, and despite some of the negativity surrounding Team Green in the first half of this year, we can't deny that it was an amazing show last month. In fact, Microsoft says that last month's showcase was
News Xbox Already Planning For 'Great Showcase' Next Year As Team 'Hits Stride' In 2024
"We are beginning to hit the rhythm we’ve always aspired for"
Xbox's 2024 showcase may have only wrapped up mere days ago, but thoughts are already wandering towards what could appear during next year's event. We've already heard rumours that Xbox could have shown off way more games this year, and now a comment from Matt Booty suggests that quite...
News Digital Foundry Breaks Down Xbox's Impressive Perfect Dark Showcase
Joanna Dark is back!
The Xbox Games Showcase this year was full of neat surprises, and one of them was the reappearance of Xbox's Perfect Dark Reboot. Coming out of The Initiative and Crystal Dynamics, Joanna Dark's return is looking rather splendid, and the team at
News Xbox Exec Thanks Team For 'Highest-Rated' Showcase On Record
"Huge thanks to you all"
Another Xbox Games Showcase is in the books, and in the wake of the two-hour show wrapping up on June 9, it seems that Team Xbox has been gathering all the facts and figures surrounding the event. From our point of view it seemed like a pretty great show, and that feeling seems to have been reflected by Microsoft's internal...
Reaction Xbox & Nintendo Continue To Deliver With Major Summer Showcases
What a fantastic pair of events!
With E3 officially going away for good this year, we were afraid that the big summer showcase season would fall a little flat in 2024 - but Xbox and Nintendo had other ideas. With two fantastic livestreams in June, the two platform holders have reminded us that we can still have an exciting showcase season in a...
News Xbox Apparently Could Have Shown Much More At This Year's Showcase
We believe it
We've already waxed lyrical about how fantastic this year's Xbox Games Showcase was, with the entire two-hour runtime (or 90-ish minutes if you exclude the Call of Duty bit) providing some amazing reveals that left us in awe. And apparently, there was more that could have been shown! Kinda Funny Host Parris Lilly, who has appeared on...
News Avowed Xbox Showcase Deep Dive Reveals Third-Person Gameplay
We hope you can choose this on the fly!
In the wake of the Xbox Games Showcase this weekend, we're starting to see additional trailers and info dumps land for some of the titles shown off during the livestream - and the Official Xbox Podcast has just dropped a pretty huge deep dive on Obsidian's upcoming RPG Avowed. In the video up above, the Xbox...
Reaction Xbox's 2024 Showcase Felt Like A Throwback To The 360 Era, In The Best Way Possible
What an unbelievable show!
Xbox fans, we weren't dreaming last night, were we? Microsoft's Xbox Games Showcase really did go that well, yeah? Because my word, that felt like the best summer showcase we've seen in years - not only for how slick the whole presentation was from top to bottom, but also for the calibre of reveals and the E3-of-old...
News Obsidian's Avowed Appears To Be Coming To Xbox This November
Someone made a mistake here!
As expected, we were treated to a fresh look at Obsidian's Avowed at the Xbox Games Showcase 2024 yesterday, but the trailer didn't come with any kind of release date beyond just "2024". Now though, it seems we've got one! Following the event, Obsidian accidentally mentioned a release date of November 12th, 2024 for...
News Sniper Elite Studio Returns With 'Atomfall' On Xbox Game Pass In 2025
A low-key highlight of the Xbox Showcase
We saw a whole bunch of amazing upcoming Xbox Game Pass titles at the Xbox Games Showcase 2024 today, and that definitely includes the Fallout-like Atomfall, which is being worked on by the Sniper Elite team at Rebellion. Atomfall will b
News Age Of Mythology: Retold Goes 'Beyond History' On Xbox This September
Another first-party Game Pass release
We've been waiting on a date for Age of Mythology: Retold for a while now, and we've finally got one! As revealed at the Xbox Games Showcase 2024, this RTS game is coming to Xbox Series X, Series S and PC on September 4th, 2024! You can check out the brand-new trailer up above, and we'll throw more details down...
News Xbox Showcase Provides A New Look At Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater
"Evolved and more immersive than ever"
One of the non-Game Pass related highlights from the Xbox Games Showcase 2024 today came in the form of a new trailer for Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, which is heading to Series X and Series S at some point in the future. Plenty of gameplay clips were sprinkled
News Eight New Game Pass Titles Announced At Xbox Games Showcase 2024
Here's a closer look at each of them
Today's Xbox Games Showcase 2024 event treated us to a massive selection of Xbox Game Pass titles, many of which we'd never heard about until today! Those are the Game Pass titles we're focusing on in this article — eight of them in all — although we're also highlighting some of the previously confirmed...
Feature Here's Everything That Was Revealed At The Xbox Games Showcase 2024
Missed the event? Here's a recap
Weren't able to catch the Xbox Games Showcase 2024 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. The...
Poll How Would You Grade The Xbox Games Showcase 2024?
Give us your verdict
The dust is now beginning to settle on the Xbox Games Showcase 2024! If you haven't had a chance to watch it yet, you can catch the full thing over at our live coverage page, and we've also provided a recap of everything that happened as part of the show. <related ids="167102"> So, all things considered, what grade...
News Xbox Announces Three New Series X|S Consoles Launching In 2024
Two of them all-digital
At today's Xbox Games Showcase 2024, it was announced that three new versions of the Xbox Series X|S consoles are coming to market in the near future, including an all-digital version of the Xbox Series X. The three models are as follows: 1TB All-Digital Xbox Series S (Robot White) - $349.99 1TB All-Digital Xbox Series X...
News Avowed Gets The 'Story Trailer' Treatment, Still Scheduled For Xbox This Year
No date yet
We're still waiting on a release date for Obsidian's Avowed after today's Xbox Games Showcase, but at least we've got a new glimpse at it! Above, you can check out the "Story Trailer" featuring a mix of in-game footage and cinematics. Update: Obsidian appears to have (accidentally)
