Tag: Xbox Series S
News Nine More Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass (Dec 3)
Discover a world unknown
It's Xbox Game Pass time! We've got a massive nine games joining the service today across console, PC and Android, including Remedy's Control, as well as a couple of Optimised for Xbox Series X|S titles! Here are the new games you can download with Xbox Game Pass today: Control (Console, Android) Control is Jesse...
Poll What Are Your Thoughts On The New Xbox Series Controller So Far?
How are you getting on with it?
It's hard to believe, but it's almost been a full, solid month since the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S officially launched back on November 10th. If you were lucky enough to get your hands on one at release, you've hopefully now had a good few weeks to get used to the feel of the new Xbox Series controller. Let's...
News Walmart Canada Postpones Today's Xbox Series X Restock
Update: Stock finally made available later in the day
Update (Fri 3rd Dec, 2020 08:00 GMT): Turns out Walmart Canada decided to unexpectedly unleash its stock of Xbox Series X later in the day - around 3AM UK time, so unfortunately we missed out on the update! The retailer's official Twitter account has suggested to "stay tuned" for future updates...
News Undead Labs Details Next-Gen Improvements For State Of Decay 2
A new hardcore difficulty mode has also been added
State of Decay 2 has been optimised for the Xbox Series X, featuring new content for players to dive into. Making the jump to Xbox Series X|S, developer Undead Labs has made improvements to support the new hardware. The game now operates with "blazingly fast load times, improved image quality,...
News Microsoft's Holiday Advert Shows Us Master Chief Should NOT Play Fetch With Dogs
Honestly, Chief. What were you expecting!?
In a year that at times has been quite dreary, Microsoft has decided to spread some festive cheer in a new Christmas advert that features Halo mascot Master Chief and various other Xbox properties. In a particularly amusing moment, Master Chief can be seen playing fetch with a group of dogs, using his very...
News Sea Of Thieves Is Introducing Seasons With Battle Passes Next Year
The aim is to give players more objectives to strive for
Rare promised significant changes to Sea of Thieves last month and those promises are seemingly getting delivered, with a shift from monthly updates to seasons - complete with battle passes. In a recently released video update on the game's social media channels, the developer announced a...
News Ubisoft Confirms The Division 2 Will Be Getting An Xbox Series X Patch
Bringing 4K resolution and 60FPS
It seems every day more and more games are getting revealed to be reaping the benefits of the next-gen consoles and Tom Clancy's The Division 2 is the latest to be announced. As spotted by GamingBolt, Ubisoft shared the details in a recent Stat
News Microsoft Has Acquired The Esports Platform Smash.GG
"We're excited about this acquisition's potential"
Microsoft is on a roll of acquisitions as the company has recently purchased the esports platform Smash.gg. In a statement on Twitter, Smash.gg announced that it has been scooped up by Microsoft, adding that the "team will now benefit from additional resources and support as part of the Microsoft...
News UK Retailer Box Reveals Xbox Series X Restock Plans For December
Register now for a chance at securing one
Original story (Wed 25th Nov, 2020 14:00 GMT): These stock announcements are coming thick and fast at the moment! UK retailer Box.co.uk has revealed its plans for Xbox Series X stock in December, with the console set to be available on two separate dates. The retailer will have both the Xbox Series X and...
News FIFA 21, Madden NFL 21 Free Xbox Series X Upgrades Now Live
Try them out with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
The free Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S upgrades for FIFA 21 and Madden NFL 21 have gone live a day early today, with both of them now available to download on the new consoles via Dual Entitlement. You can see a clip of FIFA 21 above, which clearly boasts improved graphics and a selection of new...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (Dec 3-6)
Bring more than your fists to the fight
It's time for another batch of Free Play Days titles! Two more games are available to play for free this weekend for Xbox Live Gold members, and they're ready to download right now. So, what's on offer? Both games this week are already part of the Xbox Game Pass library, in the form of popular fighter Soul...
Guide All Optimised For Xbox Series X|S Games Out Now
Enhanced for the Series X
If you've recently picked up an Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S, you will likely be keen to play games which are optimised to take advantage of the full power Microsoft's next-gen consoles have to offer. It's not just the brand-new games, either - many Xbox One titles have already had this optimisation and now offer faster...
News You'll Be Able To Get Snap Happy With Cyberpunk 2077's Photo Mode
Capture your favourite moments in Night City
Night City is about to get a whole lot prettier with the newly unveiled photo mode for Cyberpunk 2077. CD Projekt Red announced the news in a trailer which detailed the photo mode and the extensive options players will get to utilise within the game. With more options than simply adding filters,...
News Get Three Months Of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate For £1 / $1 This Holiday
If you're a new subscriber
Still haven't taken the plunge with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate yet? Thanks to this holiday offer from Microsoft, new subscribers can get three months for just £1 / $1 throughout December and January. Of course, this means you get access to the full package - including all 400+ Xbox Game Pass for console and PC titles,...
Feature 5 Reasons To Check Out Dragon Quest XI S With Xbox Game Pass This Week
A wonderful upcoming addition to the service
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition is a bit of a mouthful, but when it hits Xbox Game Pass later this week on December 4, it'll show why its earned that title. It's been a long road, but the series is making the jump to Xbox systems and delivering one of the best entries to...
News Football Manager Is Giving Away Five Custom Xbox Series X Controllers
Back of the net
Fancy winning one of these? In celebration of the release of Football Manager 2021: Xbox Edition this week, Sports Interactive is giving away five custom branded Xbox Series X controllers via a competition. To enter, all you need to do is sign up for FMFC, which provides Football Manager feature drops and game info before anybody...
Reminder Red Dead Online Is Now Available Standalone For $4.99
Heavily discounted for a limited time
Red Dead Online is now available to purchase separately for a heavily discounted price, without the need to buy Red Dead Redemption 2. Major Nelson is here to remind us all that the previously announced version has been released this w
Guide Xbox Game Pass: Coming Soon & Leaving Soon In December 2020
Which new games are coming to Game Pass?
Looking for a complete list of Xbox Game Pass games that are coming soon and leaving soon in December 2020? It can be hard to keep track of all the comings and goings in the world of Xbox Game Pass, so we've put together this handy guide to provide an overview of what's happening this December. We're going...
News These 17 Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass Soon (Dec 3-10)
We're spoilt for choice this month!
The latest batch of Xbox Game Pass titles has arrived! Microsoft has today unveiled another 17 (!) games coming to the service in the early part of December, available across console, PC and Android. Here's a list of what's on the way over the next couple of weeks: Date Game Platform Dec...
News Call Of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Patch Addresses Slow Weapon XP
No sign of an Xbox Series X crashing fix yet though
Treyarch has released a patch for Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War which address players' concerns with the slow levelling up of weapons. After last week's double experience week, the developer has looked at making some tweaks to how much experience is dished out for each weapon, increasing the...
News Panzer Dragoon: Remake Launches On Xbox One Next Week
Bringing improved controls and graphical upgrades
After releasing on numerous other systems, Panzer Dragoon: Remake is finally swooping onto Xbox next week. Announced via its official Twitter page, the game will be arriving on Xbox One (and through Xbox Series X|S by backwards compatibility), bringing the iconic game back to life with a new coat of...
News Doom Eternal Joins Xbox Game Pass For PC This Week, New Content Available
A new Master Level known as the Super Gore Nest is out now
Microsoft has announced that Doom Eternal is finally making its debut on Xbox Game Pass for PC on December 3, along with new content available for all versions today. In an Xbox Wire post, the new content was outlined in the form of a new Master Level known as Super Gore Nest. The article...
Talking Point What Have You Bought In The Xbox Black Friday Sale?
Picked up anything for your games library?
The Xbox Black Friday Sale has been ongoing for the past couple of weeks, providing discounts on over 700 games as well as accessories, Game Pass subs and more, with the digital game sale the last to finish on December 3rd. The game sale in particular has offered up some fantastic deals, including major...
Random What Happened To User Reviews On The Xbox Store?
Looks like they're being phased out
For the longest time, the Microsoft Store on Xbox (console) allowed fans to leave reviews and ratings on games, but it looks like Microsoft has quietly removed this feature over the past couple of months. Various Xbox fans have pointed out that they're now unable to leave reviews for new releases on Xbox One and...
Deals Over 50 Games Discounted In This Week's Xbox Sale (Dec 1-8)
The Black Friday sale ends this week as well
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! We've got your standard Deals with Gold and Spotlight offerings this week, but keep in mind there's still a massive Black Friday Game Sale currently ongoing until December 3rd as well. We've highlighted a few of the most notable Xbox games offers in this...
News Here's What's Included In The Xbox November 2020 Update
Rolling out now to Xbox Series X|S & Xbox One
The Xbox November 2020 update has now begun rolling out to all users (even though it's basically December!), and there are loads of additions this month for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. Here's a brief overview of what's on the way, with more details available at Xbox Wire: New Dynamic...
Feature These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (Dec 1-4)
Update: Anyone fancy some more Game Pass titles?
Welcome to your weekly Xbox roundup! We've got a few 'Optimised for Xbox Series X' titles heading our way over the next few days, as well as some previously announced and newly announced Xbox Game Pass games! New Xbox Releases (Dec 1-4): Optimised for Xbox Series X|S Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six...
News Turns Out The Xbox Series S Is Really Good At Playing PS2 Games
Like, better than the PlayStation 5
It was revealed a week ago that the Xbox Series S could play PS1, GameCube, Nintendo DS and other games via emulation, and now it's also been highlighted that it's great at running PS2 games as well. In the latest video from Modern Vintage Gamer, the YouTuber showcases the likes of Metal Gear Solid, God of War...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Immortals Fenyx Rising
Breath of the Wild, is that you?
The first reviews for this week's release of Immortals Fenyx Rising have gone live today, and they're looking positive on the whole! Let's see what some reviewers are saying about the game so far... Pure Xbox (8/10) "Ubisoft Quebec has mostly come up trumps with a fantastical Ancient Greek adventure that, despite a...
News Xbox Series X|S Launch Figures Throw Up Few Surprises In Spain
Numbers are in line with previous Xbox launches
The figures for the Xbox Series X|S launch in Spain have been revealed. Industry analyst Daniel Ahmad shared a Spanish article on Twitter which delved into the launch figures. Reportedly, the Xbox Series X|S have sold a combined total of 14,100. By comparison, the Xbox One sold 15,000 and the Xbox 360...
Guide Best Xbox Series X Controllers And Accessories
Enhance your Series X experience
If you've been lucky enough to pick up an Xbox Series X or S, you are at the forefront of this next generation of console gaming. Assuming you've already got a fancy 4K television to go alongside your Xbox Series X, perhaps the next way you can take your gaming experience to the next level is with some handy...
Feature Here Are Some Of The Craziest Xbox Stories We've Seen In 2020
Smoking Xboxes, wacky memes and more
It's been a busy old year in the world of Xbox in 2020, culminating in the release of both the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S earlier this month. Pure Xbox also re-launched earlier this year back in March, and since then we've reported on thousands of stories - some of them far wackier than others! We've gone...
News Xbox Posts Picture Of A Hedgehog, SEGA Rumours Start Up Again
It's been a strange year...
Cast your mind back to September, and you might remember a series of rumours that suggested Microsoft might be either acquiring former console manufacturer SEGA, or entering into a partnership with the company. Nothing ultimately came of it, but those rumours have been sparked into life once more today - the result of a...
Poll Which Xbox Series X Launch Game Is Your Favourite So Far?
What have you been enjoying the most?
Now that the dust has settled slightly on the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S launch, now seems an appropriate time to look at the past few weeks and the games we've all been playing so far. We've been treated to a fantastic selection of titles, from Assassin's Creed Valhalla to Yakuza: Like a Dragon, along...
News The Xbox Adaptive Controller Looks 'Nothing Like' The Original Prototype
"It changed many, many times"
The Xbox Adaptive Controller looks "absolutely nothing like the first prototype created" according to Brannon Zahand, Microsoft's senior gaming accessibility program manager. In a recent interview with Game Informer, Zahand spoke about how Microsoft worked with the Gaming & Disability Community to design the...
News Unto The End Launches With Xbox Game Pass Next Month
A beautiful looking 2D action-platformer based around "skill and mastery"
Developer 2 Ton Studios has announced that its indie platformer Unto The End will be joining Xbox Game Pass on December 9. Unto The End is a beautiful hard-crafted looking adventure, which will be available on Xbox One or via backwards compatibility on Xbox Series X|S...
News GreedFall Is Heading To Xbox Series X With Additional Content
The game has also sold over one million copies
Spiders has announced that GreedFall is coming to Xbox Series X|S with new content. The developer announced the news on Twitter, while also thanking fans for the game hitting one million sales. As a result, the game will be receiving a next-gen version and "getting new additional content." No word has...
News Assassin’s Creed Valhalla Reportedly Still Suffers From Screen Tearing Post-Update
Reports suggest the differences have been minimal
When the latest patch for Assassin’s Creed Valhalla dropped and the notes stated it would remedy the screen tearing issues, many rejoiced - unfortunately it appears not to be the case. Many next-gen owners have reported screen tearing issues on
Video Behind The Scenes With WWE's The New Day In Gears 5
Available now as a Game Pass Ultimate Perk
It was revealed last week that WWE's multi-time tag team champions The New Day were being added to Gears 5 as an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perk, and now the team has shared some behind-the-scenes footage of their inclusion. The video gives a look at the recording process for all three characters, which...
News Latest Trailer For The Medium Focuses On A Mysterious New Character
Featuring the creepy imagery we've come to know and love
Bloober Team has released a new trailer for The Medium, this time focusing on an all-new mysterious figure connected to the game's narrative. Played by Polish actor Marcin Dorocinski, who is most notably known for his role in recent Netflix series, The Queen's Gambit, the trailer focuses on...
News Fans Camp Out At GameStop To Get An Xbox Series X On Black Friday
They're even bringing full-sized beds!
We're all well aware of how difficult it has been for Xbox fans to get their hands on the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S over the past few weeks, and some fans are now taking their dedication to the next level. US retailer GameStop announced recently that it would be having a very limited amount of in-store...
Deals Xbox Black Friday Sale Now Live, 700+ Games Discounted
Packed with huge offers!
Original Story (Thu 19th Nov): The Xbox Black Friday Sale 2020 is here! This year's sale features discounts on over 700 games, bundles and add-ons, available for 14 days until Thursday, December 3rd. We've highlighted just a very select few of the most notable deals in the table below. Xbox Live's Major Nelson has also...
News Xbox Series X Expected To Launch Officially In China Next Year
Following the console passing certification
The Xbox Series X could be making its way to China next year if a few recent reports are to be believed. As highlighted by industry analyst, Daniel Ahmad, the Xbox Series X is looking likely to launch in China in the first half of next year (2021), following a few additional games being approved. A...
Roundup Here's What Games Are Coming To Xbox In December 2020
It's Cyberpunk time, folks!
It's the most wonderful time of the year! What, Christmas? No, the release of Cyberpunk 2077! December 2020 is upon us, and that means CD Projekt Red's epic is finally dropping after months of delays and years of anticipation, alongside a selection of exciting titles for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. We'll be updating...
News Report Drops Some Eye-Opening Stats About Xbox Game Pass
Including the average Metacritic score of all games
A recent Reddit report delved into some of the statistics of Xbox Game Pass, looking at how well received the games on the service are and how much members would save over time. According to user Chukkroot, there are currently "382 unique Game Pass games", with 43 that are only able to be played...
News MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries Arrives On Xbox Series X Next Year
The first MechWarrior on console in Xbox history
Piranha Games has announced that the popular PC game MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries will be jumping onto Xbox consoles for the very first time next year - including the Xbox Series X|S. In a statement on the developer's site, the team announced that the Heroes of the Inner Sphere DLC for the game will be...
News GameStop Will Have More Xbox Series X Stock This Friday
You'll need to be up early though
Yep, it's that time again! We're back on the hunt for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S stock, and this time we've got a report to share from US retailer GameStop, which will have in-store stock this Friday. According to press release details shared by GameSpot, all stores will have at least two Xbox Series X...
News Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course Has Been Delayed Until Next Year
"Our goal is to make the trip back there next year a truly magical one"
The eagerly anticipated expansion for Cuphead has been delayed until 2021 following the on-going coronavirus pandemic. In a statement to fans on its Twitter page, Studio MDHR confirmed that it has "made the difficult decision to push back the release of The Delicious Last...
News Watch Dogs: Legion Online Mode Delayed As Tech Issues Take Priority
"The dev team is committed to fixing these issues"
Ubisoft has revealed that it has delayed the planned online mode for Watch Dogs: Legion to early 2021, as it continues to work on fixing technical issues that are "preventing players from enjoying the game." The Xbox version of Watch Dogs: Legion has suffered numerous issues since launch, including...
News Xbox Live Bug Allowed Hackers To Reveal Anyone's Email Address
Don't worry, it's been patched
It's been revealed that a flaw in Xbox Live has been allowing hackers to retrieve the email addresses of anyone's Xbox gamertag, although Microsoft has now patched and seemingly played down the issue. As reported by Motherboard, a hacker got in touch with the outlet recently to make them aware of the problem, and...
