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Rumour New Minecraft RTS Could Be Revealed At The Xbox Games Showcase 2022
Following 2020's Minecraft Dungeons
The latest rumour doing the rounds before the big Xbox showcase is that another Minecraft spin-off is in development. Ex-Giantbomb host Jeff Gerstmann discussed the title on his first solo podcast, speculating that it could even be revealed at this Sunday's show. Gerstmann appears to have been shown details on...
News Xbox Employee Confirms Extended Showcase Features 'All New Content'
It's showtime, round two
The build up to the big Xbox Summer Showcase is on, as we're just a few days away at this point. However, we're already looking forward to the recently revealed 'Extended Showcase' as well, especially as it's set to deliver a lot of new stuff! Xbox team member Kelly Lombardi recently took to Twitter to confirm that June...
Feature Our Predictions For The 2022 Xbox Games Showcase
Hopes and expectations
Welcome to E3 week! Well, it's not actually called E3 this year, but you know what we mean. We've got a bunch of events happening over the next few days, capped off with the massive Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase on Sunday. Ahead of the event, we've gathered a selection of predictions from some of the staff here at Pure...
News Xbox Announces Extended Showcase Featuring 90 Minutes Of Deep Dives
Following the big Games Showcase
Xbox has revealed that we're getting another feature-length show a couple of days after this Sunday's Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase! That's right, Team Xbox will be bringing additional trailers and deep dives into the biggest announcements from the main show. The 'Xbox Games Showcase Extended' takes place...
News Phil Spencer Praises PlayStation Show, Looks Ahead To Xbox Showcase
"State Of Play was a great start yesterday"
To round off the week, Head of Xbox Phil Spencer has taken to Twitter today to praise this week's State of Play show from PlayStation, as well as look ahead to next week's Summer Game Fest and Xbox Games Showcase events. In his message to fans, he stated that Sony's show "was a great start yesterday", in...
News Xbox Expected To Feature 'A Lot Of Gameplay' At Next Week's Showcase
Possibly including Obsidian's Avowed
Microsoft has been keeping things fairly quiet about what to expect from next week's Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase 2022, aside from a starring role for Starfield, but it sounds like gameplay will be the key focus above all else. This is according to VentureBeat's Jeff Grubb, who took to the GiantBomb show...
Talking Point What Are Your Expectations For The 2022 Xbox Games Showcase?
What will we see? How good will it be?
We're only just over a week away from the 2022 version of the Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase, which should give us plenty to get excited for throughout the rest of the year and beyond. Let's hope so, anyway! Microsoft has remained mostly quiet about what to expect from the show so far, other than expected...
News Don't Expect As Many Showcases This Year, Says Geoff Keighley
"I have a pretty good sense of what’s coming in the next month"
We're rather excited for the Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase here at Pure Xbox, but other than the big one, we don't know too much about other publisher showcases. Well, Geoff Keighley — who has announced his own Summer Game Fest show — has shed some light on why things may...
Reaction Bethesda Delays Make June's Showcase Even More Important For Xbox
Delivering the goods
Here in Xbox land we're no strangers to waiting months and months for a big first party launch. Throughout the Xbox One era fans suffered through huge periods bereft of anything from Xbox Game Studios, especially when that studio family was relatively small. Well, after Bethesda's recent delays to both Starfield and Redfall, we...
News Phil Spencer & Team Xbox Meet With Bethesda Ahead Of June's Games Showcase
It's almost Starfield time
Here at Pure Xbox we're inexplicably excited for next month's big games showcase. It's been a good six months since the anniversary event last year, and we're eager to learn more about Xbox in 2022. Well, these new Twitter posts from Phil Spencer and Aaron Greenberg are hardly helping with the wait! The Xbox Boss has...
Talking Point What Are Your Plans For The Xbox Games Showcase 2022?
Watching it live? Catching up later? You tell us!
Forgive us, as we know it's still a month away, but we're already getting really excited about the Xbox Games Showcase this year. It feels like it's going to be a really good show, mainly due to the fact that we're almost certainly going to get a look at Starfield finally, but there's plenty of other...
News Xbox FanFest Returns With Multiple In-Person Events This June
Or you can just watch it virtually
The Xbox Games Showcase is just over a month away, taking place on Sunday, June 12th, and Microsoft has confirmed that Xbox FanFest will be returning to celebrate the Showcase, featuring both in-person and virtual events. These are the first in-person events in years, and they'll be happening in Los Angeles (USA),...
News Summer Game Fest Returns This June With E3-Style Live Showcase
It's officially 'E3 season'
It can't be labelled E3 season in this day and age until Geoff Keighley shows up, claiming showcases left, right and centre. Well, that time is now, as the Game Awards host has revealed the date and time of their big summer showcase. The Summer Game Fest Showcase takes place June 9th, 2022 at 11am PT / 2pm EST / 7pm BST...
News The Final Runtime Of Xbox's Games Showcase Hasn't Been Confirmed Yet
"Will keep folks posted as we get closer"
Recently, a calendar invite on the official Xbox website seemingly revealed the upcoming Xbox & Bethesda Showcase would be around 90 minutes in length. It appears that this might just be a placeholder though. While these showcases are "typically" around this time frame according to Xbox's Aaron...
Rumour 'Virtually Every' Xbox Studio Has Submitted Content For June's Games Showcase
Hype intensifies
Last week, Xbox finally got around to announcing its big summer showcase for 2022. Even so, they didn't really reveal much of what they'll show off - aside from the fact that Bethesda will have a huge presence once again. However, as expected the rumours are starting to swirl, and this one is getting us pretty excited! Rand Al...
News Xbox Boss Phil Spencer Is Already Hyping Up June's Games Showcase
"I can't wait for 6/12"
As if we needed any more hype for our first proper Xbox Games Showcase of the year, Phil Spencer is already at it. The Xbox Boss has provided his own personal thoughts on yesterday's Showcase announcement, and it's safe to say, he seems just as excited as us. Phil says that as he and the team are preparing for the show, he...
Talking Point What Are Your Wild Predictions For The Xbox Games Showcase?
What would you LOVE to see?
So, we've got a date! Xbox and Bethesda will once again present a Games Showcase on Sunday, June 12th, and it "will include everything you need to know about the diverse lineup of games coming soon to the Xbox ecosystem." We can pretty much guess that we're going to see the likes of Starfield and quite possibly
News Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase Confirmed For This June
Here we go!
Get your diaries, your calendars, and whatever else you stick dates in! The Xbox and Bethesda Showcase will officially return on Sunday, June 12th, beginning at 10am PT / 1pm EST / 6pm BST. Microsoft says the event "will include everything you need to know about the diverse lineup of games coming soon to the Xbox ecosystem," and we'll...
News ID@Xbox March Showcase Will Detail Upcoming Indies On Xbox Game Pass
It's showcase season
After banging on about Xbox having no showcases as of late, it looks like they've listened! The company has announced an ID@Xbox show for next week, March 16th, and it'll give us a good look at some upcoming indie titles. The announcement name drops Shredders as one of the show's biggest games, and we're definitely looking...
News E3 Will Supposedly Go Ahead In 2022, Despite Cancellation Claims
It's almost showcase season
We might still be three months away from E3 season, but talk of the year's biggest gaming show is gathering pace. Earlier this year, E3 2022 was reportedly cancelled, however, that may no longer be the case. Prominent leaker Tom Henderson says the ESRB, who rates each and every game launch, has begun sending out emails...
Guide How To Watch Today's 'Xbox Games Showcase Extended' Event
Two extra hours of post-E3 coverage
Thought E3 was over? Well, it kind of is, but Xbox is keeping the train rolling with a final event called 'Xbox Games Showcase Extended', providing another two hours' worth of coverage to compliment last week's main show. Microsoft says the event will feature extended conversations with the likes of Rare,...
Feature Looking Back At The E3 That Delivered Xbox Backwards Compatibility
Back to the future
It's that time of the year as we essentially hit Christmas time for gaming fans as developers show off their upcoming titles. E3 is only a few days away and we already know Xbox is coming in with Bethesda for a 90 minute showcase packed full of gameplay and world premieres. While we eagerly await the coming weekend, it's a great...
Quiz Can You Identify All Of These Games From July's Xbox Showcase?
How closely were you paying attention?
It's quiz time! This week, we've scoured through July's Xbox Games Showcase to grab 15 random screenshots from the various titles that were featured during the event. How closely were you paying attention? Let's see how many games you can identify... it's harder than it sounds!
Pick One Which Of These Xbox Series X Games Are You Most Excited For?
Remember, you can only pick one!
It's time for another Pick One! This week, we're naturally focusing on this past Thursday's Xbox Games Showcase, which gave us a look at a whole bunch of upcoming Xbox Series X titles, including gameplay for Halo Infinite. We've picked out five of the games that featured in the event, and while many have only been...
Poll What Are Your Thoughts On Xbox Game Pass After July's Show?
Have you been convinced to sign up / renew?
This week's Xbox Games Showcase featured a very clear running theme - Xbox Game Pass. Microsoft confirmed during the event that every title featured in the main show would be coming to the subscription service (aside from free-to-play titles), which represents over 15 games in all, including Halo Infinite...
News Rumour Says Fable Is An MMO, But It's Reportedly Not True
No need to panic
You might have been hearing rumours over the past day-or-so that the new Fable - announced as part of this week's Xbox Games Showcase - will be a massively multiplayer online game. But according to a report, this isn't true. The rumour originated from French journalist CronoTK on Twitter, who according to GamesRadar, successfully...
News Forza Horizon 4, Sea Of Thieves Are Being Optimised For Xbox Series X
Including higher frame rates
Microsoft revealed as part of this week's Xbox Games Showcase that Forza Horizon 4 and Sea of Thieves would be joining a selection of Xbox One titles that will be optimised for Xbox Series X, with the upgraded versions available through Smart Delivery and Xbox Game Pass. So, what does that mean? In the case of Forza...
Video Take A Look At Remedy's CrossfireX Campaign
Including snippets of raw gameplay
Yesterday's Xbox Games Showcase gave us a first look at the campaign for upcoming first-person shooter CrossfireX, which is being created by Control and Alan Wake developer, Remedy Entertainment. You can check out the full trailer above, and IGN has since uploaded a video featuring impressions and snippets of raw...
Video Here Are 15 Indie Games Coming To Xbox Series X
All optimized for the system
Microsoft gave us a very brief taste of some ID@Xbox games on the way to Xbox Series X as part of yesterday's Xbox Games Showcase, but it has since released a longer video with more titles. All of the games featured in the trailer above will be "Optimized for Xbox Series X", and you'll be able to play them first on...
News Microsoft Responds To Negative Feedback For Halo Infinite's Visuals
Aaron Greenberg speaks out
Yesterday gave us the highly-anticipated gameplay reveal of Halo Infinite, and while it's generally gone down very well, some have suggested that the game's visuals maybe aren't as impressive as they expected. GM of Xbox Games Marketing Aaron Greenberg was questioned about this in a livestream with Inside Gaming
News Warhammer 40,000: Darktide Brings First-Person Co-Op To Xbox Series X
Set for 2021 release
Microsoft and developer Fatshark revealed as part of yesterday's Xbox Games Showcase that first-person, co-op focused shooter Warhammer 40,000: Darktide is coming to Xbox Series X in 2021. The developer says it will be sticking with the familiar Warhammer: Vermintide formula for Darktide, featuring 4 player co-op first-person...
News Double Fine's Psychonauts 2 Has Been Delayed To 2021
But it's coming to Xbox Series X
Microsoft and Double Fine have seemingly confirmed that Psychonauts 2 has been delayed until 2021, but it's also coming to Xbox Series X with "Optimized for Series X" features. The 2021 date was highlighted in an official post over at Xbox Wire, but no further details were given aside from an acknowledgement that...
News Microsoft: July's Xbox Games Showcase Could Have Been Longer
But the focus was on Game Pass
Microsoft's Aaron Greenberg has been talking to a variety of YouTubers following yesterday's Xbox Games Showcase, and revealed that the team could have made yesterday's show even longer. Talking on the Parris YouTube channel, the GM of Xbox Games Marketing explained that the reason behind condensing it to a single...
Talking Point What Was Your Favourite Part Of July's Xbox Showcase?
Halo Infinite? Fable?
July's Xbox Games Showcase featured a lot of new games coming to both Xbox One and Xbox Series X in the future, including our first look at Halo Infinite gameplay and the reveal of a new Fable. We also got treated to a selection of world premieres as part of the pre-show, featuring the likes of Hello Neighbor 2, Balan...
News The Gunk Is An Xbox Exclusive From The Makers Of SteamWorld
Starring a duo of gritty space haulers
Swedish developer and publisher Thunderful announced third-person action-adventure game The Gunk as part of today's Xbox Games Showcase, which will be an Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Windows 10 PC exclusive. Thunderful's Image & Form team is the creator of the popular SteamWorld franchise of games, and The...
News Halo Infinite's Campaign Is 'Several Times Larger' Than The Last Two Combined
"It’s this new open, expansive experience..."
Following the world premiere gameplay reveal of Halo Infinite earlier today, creative director Paul Crocker and studio head Chris Lee have been talking to various media outlets about the game. And as pointed out by Video Games Chronicle, it was revealed that Halo Infinite's campaign is actually...
Poll Has July's Xbox Showcase Changed Your Mind On Xbox Series X?
For better or worse?
Today's Xbox Games Showcase is now officially in the bag, and you can watch the full 4K replay of the show here at Pure Xbox - or check out our roundup of everything that was revealed instead. For those who were able to catch the show live or have already finished watching it, we want to know whether it has changed your mind on...
News Ori And The Will Of The Wisps Gets 120FPS Boost On Xbox Series X
Along with 4K visuals
Developer Moon Studios announced during today's Xbox Games Showcase livestream that Ori and the Will of the Wisps is getting enhanced for Xbox Series X, supporting 4K visuals and 120 frames per-second. In the announcement video, which you can watch above, it was explained that the new Xbox Series X version will "deliver...
News Tetris Effect: Connected Will Be An Xbox Series X Launch Title
With all-new multiplayer modes
Microsoft announced during today's Xbox Games Showcase that Tetris Effect: Connected will be coming to Xbox Series X on day one of the console's launch, along with Xbox One and PC (and Xbox Game Pass). The game takes the first Tetris Effect - a unique reimagining of the original game - and adds all-new co-op and...
News These 15+ Games From July's Show Will Be Playable With Xbox Game Pass
Serious value for money
During today's Xbox Games Showcase livestream, Microsoft announced that every title featured in the main show would be coming to Xbox Game Pass (aside from free-to-play titles), which represents a lot of different games! Based on that information, it seems all of the following games will be added to the service: As Dusk...
Video Watch The Full 4K Replay Of July's Xbox Games Showcase
Catch up on the entire event
Missed this week's Xbox Games Showcase livestream but want to watch it back for yourself? You've got an advantage over the rest of us - the video on demand version is a crisp 4K, 60fps video, so you'll see footage of all those new Xbox Series X games in the highest possible quality. Grab yourself some snacks, get comfy...
Roundup Here's Everything That Was Revealed During July's Xbox Games Showcase
Missed the event? Here's a recap
Weren't able to catch July's Xbox Games Showcase earlier today? No worries! You can always go back and watch the on-demand version for yourself, complete with a rundown of announcements over at our live blog. If you don't fancy watching it all the way through, we've also detailed all the important reveals in this...
Poll How Would You Grade July's Xbox Games Showcase?
Give us your vote
The dust is now beginning to settle on today's Xbox Games Showcase event, which gave us our first look at Halo Infinite gameplay, the reveal of Fable and much, much more. If you haven't had a chance to watch it yet, you can catch the full thing over at our live blog page, and you can also check out our recap of all the reveals...
News Forza Motorsport On Xbox Series X Will Be 60FPS With Ray Tracing
Here's a first look
Microsoft and Turn 10 have given us a first look at the next Forza Motorsport on Xbox Series X, explaining that the game will feature 4K visuals and 60 frames per-second, as well as ray tracing. The game is said to be in early development for now, and will be a reimagining of the series, "taking what has made Forza Motorsport...
Live Watch The Xbox Series X Games Showcase Event Here
Featuring Halo Infinite gameplay
It's finally here! Today's Xbox Games Showcase will feature first looks at new gameplay (including Halo Infinite), insights from development teams being optimized for Xbox Series X, and brand-new game announcements. The pre-show is scheduled to begin at 8am PT / 4pm BST featuring additional world premieres, while...
Poll What Are Your Plans For Today's Xbox Games Showcase?
Will you be watching it live?
It's almost here, folks! Thursday's Xbox Games Showcase will feature first looks at new gameplay, insights from development teams being optimized for Xbox Series X, and brand-new game announcements. And of course, that also includes a first look at Halo Infinite campaign gameplay! There's a lot of excitement...
Guide How To Watch Today's Xbox Series X Games Showcase
All the details you need
It's finally here! Today's Xbox Games Showcase will feature first looks at new gameplay (including Halo Infinite), insights from development teams being optimized for Xbox Series X, and brand-new game announcements. There will also be a Summer Game Fest pre-show for the event taking place an hour earlier over at The Game...
Pick One Which Do You Most Want To See At July's Xbox Showcase?
Perfect Dark, Fable or Forza?
Welcome back to Pick One! This time, we're naturally focusing on Microsoft's upcoming Xbox Games Showcase next week on July 23rd, which hopefully will feature some huge game reveals. All of the games below have been rumoured to be in development by Xbox Games Studios teams, but which are you most hoping to see next...
News Don't Expect A Price Reveal At Next Week's Xbox Series X Event
"This show has one focus, games"
Microsoft has revealed more information about next week's highly-anticipated Xbox Games Showcase event this afternoon, including that an Xbox Series X price reveal is unlikely to feature. In an update on Twitter, GM of Xbox Games Marketing Aaron Greenberg acknowledged that there have been some "wild expectations,"...
News Don't Expect An Xbox Series X Price Reveal In July
It's sounding unlikely
We hate to be the bearers of bad news and all, but according to multiple industry insiders, it's sounding like we won't get a price reveal for the Xbox Series X in July. Nor did we expect one. In a Twitter poll, noted games industry analyst Daniel Ahmad alluded to Microsoft not revealing a price for the system in July, and...
