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Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Weird West On Xbox Game Pass
The reviewers' verdict
The final Xbox Game Pass release of March is a great one, in the form of the action-RPG Weird West! The first reviews have been dropping for the game today, including here at Pure Xbox where we gave it an "Excellent" 9/10 rating. Below, you'll find a selection of reviews from across the web, as well as our own. Pure Xbox -...
Review Weird West - A Rootin' Tootin' Romp For Xbox Game Pass
Freaky Frontier
We've been keenly awaiting the arrival of Wolfeye Studios' Weird West for quite some time now, with a crack dev team put together by Arkane founder and former creative director, Raphael Colantonio, alongside former executive producer Julien Roby, it's an immersive action RPG that's shown real promise in previews and one that's got...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (March 31 - April 3)
Embark on a culinary quest unlike any other
It's time for another batch of Free Play Days titles! More games are available to play for free this weekend for Xbox Live Gold members, and they're ready to download right now. Well, technically there's only one Free Play Days game this weekend — at least that's all that's been revealed so far. It's...
News These Three Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass Today (March 31)
Last chance to revisit the world of Shadow Warrior
In case you'd forgotten, today marks the removal of three more games from the Xbox Game Pass library, with the biggest of the bunch arguably being Shadow Warrior 2. Hopefully the third game finds its way to Game Pass eventually! Here are the three games confirmed to leave today on Xbox Game Pass:...
News Forza Horizon 5 Update Overhauls Online Racing, Adds New Rides
Update: Series 6 Update now live!
Update: Forza Horizon 5's Series 6 update is now live! Here's a rundown of the new features: Original story: Developer Playground Games has detailed its upcoming Forza Horizon 5 Series 6 update, which'll contain the usual array of Festival Playlist goodies to go at. However, this particular update also brings...
News The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe Finally Arrives On Xbox This April
Nearly a decade in the making
It's been nearly a decade since the critically-acclaimed The Stanley Parable first launched for PC, and now it's finally coming to Xbox in the form of the Ultra Deluxe edition on April 27, 2022. Better late than never! This is an expanded re-imagining of the 2013 title, featuring everything from the original game along...
News Fast & Furious Crossroads Is Getting Delisted On Xbox This April
And every other platform
You may remember that Slightly Mad Studios, the developer behind the Project CARS series, released a critically panned Fast and Furious game called Crossroads back in 2020, and it's already getting delisted across all platforms. A message on the Fast & Furious Crossroads website confirms that "all product sales will...
News Call Of Duty: Vanguard's Multiplayer Is Free To Play For Two Weeks
Starting today
If you've been eager to get your hands on some Call of Duty: Vanguard multiplayer but you don't own it yet, you're in for a treat over the next couple of weeks as a Free Access period will be taking place from March 30th to April 13th. The Free Access period is highlighted by two new Season Two maps in the form of Casablanca and...
Roundup Here's What's Coming To Xbox In April 2022
The Force is strong with this selection
Yep, it's time for a new month already! April 2022 is looking quiet, but still a good one for new games on Xbox, with most of the major releases arriving next week in the form of LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, MLB The Show 22 (on Game Pass) and a few others. It'll be interesting to see how Game Pass...
News Surprise! Xbox Games With Gold For April Hasn't Gone Down Well
"This feels ancient now"
Microsoft has just revealed the latest Xbox Games with Gold selection and, it's safe to say it's not gone over well. While we sometimes think there's a bit of an overreaction to these reveals, the outcry might actually be justified this time around. After the announcement, Xbox fans took to social media to vent their...
Deals All 20+ Backwards Compatible Games In This Week's Xbox Sales (March 29 - April 4)
There's some deep discounts in here
This week's set of Xbox deals is now live, and there's over 250 games on offer! The offers span across the usual Deals with Gold and Spotlight Sales, along with a range of other themed promotions. The sales feature a selection of Xbox and Xbox 360 games too, so we've rounded up all the backwards compatible offers...
News Fortnite's New Permanent 'Zero Build' Mode Is Going Down A Treat
"This is a massive W"
If there's one thing we've found really difficult over the years, it's keeping up with the Fortnite pros who have become masters at building elaborate structures in a matter of seconds. Fortunately, Epic Games has heard the cries for a permanent alternative to building, and has now implemented it in the form of Fortnite Zero...
News Bethesda Says 'Players Are Going To Lose Their Minds' Over Starfield
There's a lot going on
You could say that Bethesda has been drip feeding info regarding Starfield since its initial reveal a few years ago. Even if concrete details have been scarce, we're still loving what we're seeing, and even more so after this new developer interview. A new Bethesda blog post sits down with Design Director Emil Pagli
News Multiple Games Reduced By 85-90% On Xbox This Week (March 29 - April 4)
From as low as 39p!
The latest batch of Xbox deals has treated us to another great selection this week, and as usual, plenty of games are heavily discounted by up to 90%, meaning you can grab a bargain for as low as £0.39 or $0.49 over the next few days. So, let's go over some of the highlights. If you're in the US, the Middle-earth Shadow Bundle...
News Sniper Elite 5 'Marksman' Trailer Shows Some Gory Guts For Game Pass Players
Squelchy
Sniper Elite 5 is the upcoming entry in Rebellion's long-running shooter series, and this one hits Xbox Game Pass on day one! We're only about two months out from launch as well, so naturally, we've been treated to a new trailer. As has become the norm for the series, expect guts and gore; lots of it! The trailer showcases some pretty...
Poll Are You Happy With April 2022's Xbox Games With Gold?
What do you make of the selection?
Microsoft has officially announced April 2022's Xbox Games with Gold, giving us a look at four more games we'll be able to play at no extra cost with our Gold memberships next month. In case you missed it, the games are Xbox One titles Another Sight and Hue, along with Xbox 360 (backwards compatible) games Outpost...
News Xbox Games With Gold For April 2022 Announced
The latest batch of titles
Microsoft has officially announced all four Xbox Games With Gold titles for April 2022! These games are available to download for free for Xbox Live Gold members (including subscribers to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate). Here's the complete list of titles you can look forward to in April: Xbox Series X|S / Xbox One: Another...
News Minecraft Preview On Xbox Series X|S Adds Ray Tracing Features
Next-gen cubes
Way back in 2019, we first saw Minecraft's ray tracing support announced, albeit for PCs using Nvidia graphics cards. Since then, it's launched in various forms on PC, including an extended beta period. It's looking like that beta version is finally coming to console! The latest version of Minecraft Preview on console updates the...
News Apex Legends Free Xbox Series X|S Upgrade Is Now Live
4K, 60 frames, you name it
Apex Legends' stealth launch was over three years ago now, believe it or not. Since then, a wee pair of consoles called Xbox Series X|S have launched, and we've been waiting for Respawn's battle royale to take advantage of their features for a while. The time has now arrived! Alongside the Apex Legends Warriors Collection...
Deals 250+ Games Are On Sale This Week On Xbox (March 29 - April 4)
Up to 90% off!
Another week, another round of digital sales! Xbox is keeping up the trend of running multiple promotions at the same time, and this week, we've got at least three major sales alongside the usual Deals with Gold and Spotlight Sale offerings. We've gathered a bunch of the very best deals we could find across all the big sales. As...
News Crusader Kings 3 Is Available Today On Xbox Game Pass (March 29)
Prepare for conquest
It's another Game Pass day on this fine Tuesday morning of March 29th! Today, just one game arrives in the library, but it's quite a big one in the form of Crusader Kings 3, making its console debut. After a year and a half on PC, this one finally makes its way to Xbox Series X and S (there's no Xbox One version as far as we...
News Marvel's Avengers Delayed Update Arrives This Week
Update: Going live today
Update #2 [Tue 29th Mar, 2022 02:30 BST]: The team has now confirmed the game will be going live at some point on 29th March (aka today). You can see the full patch notes over on the official game website. Update [Sat 26th Mar, 2022 04:45 GMT]: It's now looking like this delayed patch could be going live as soon as next...
News Xbox Game Pass Tag Appears On Resident Evil Village Store Page
Update: Xbox says it was an "error"
Update [Tue 29th Mar, 2022 01:30 BST]: Xbox has responded to the speculation about Resident Evil Village coming to Game Pass. Xbox's Larry Hryb (aka Major Nelson) provided an update on Twitter - noting how there are "no current plans" to bring this game to the service. "This was an error with how a discount for...
Soapbox FPS Boost Is The Most Underrated Xbox Series X|S Feature
It's incredible!
The Xbox Series X|S has delivered some big innovations for console gaming. Lightning fast SSD speeds have vastly improved the user experience, while features like VRR and Quick Resume put Xbox in pole position regarding new, high-end feature support. However, there's one Series X|S bonus that sits right atop my list:
News Fallout 76 Is Getting New Content Created By Developer Of Rust
"Working with Bethesda is a dream come true."
Fallout 76 has changed a lot since its initial 2018 launch. Not only have NPCs added a more classic 'Fallout' feel to the game, but huge expansions have massively grown the game's Appalachian world. Now, Bethesda is reaching out beyond its own borders. That's right, the Fallout 76 developer has drafted...
News 343 Explains Lack Of Communication Over Halo Infinite Season 2
"It's challenging to always be constantly open and transparent with fans"
Things are finally starting to ramp up in relation to Halo Infinite Season 2, after a quiet few months. Developer 343 is "very excited" to showcase season 2 content, however, Halo vet and Head of Creative Joseph Staten has discussed why the team isn't always as transparent as...
News Rare's Everwild Set To Feature A 'Large Scale Multiplayer World'
With "extended Artificial Intelligence systems"
It's been almost two years since we first locked eyes with Everwild, Rare's gorgeous-looking new series. The thing is, aside from its incredibly beautiful art style, we don't really know much about what the game actually is. However, a developer job description at least hints at a few notable...
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (March 28 - April 1)
Make each legend your own
Things are quietening down in terms of new releases on Xbox a little bit this week, but we've still got plenty of interesting stuff on the way! If you bought a premium version, MLB The Show 22 will be playable as of April 1st (it's coming to Game Pass on April 5th), Crusader Kings 3 and Weird West
News Skate 4 Enters Playtesting Phase, Says Report
We might see this one soon
While we've seen next to nothing on Skate 4 since its initial reveal almost two years ago, the wheels appear to be very much in motion. A new exputer report from Tom Henderson looks at the current state of Skate 4 development, noting that playtesting it well under way. An Origin API (software code detailing the PC...
News Even Microsoft Is Intrigued By The 'xScreen' For Xbox Series S
It's getting attention at Team Xbox
You've probably seen us talking about the "xScreen" by now — a new accessory for the Xbox Series S by Upspec Gaming, which essentially allows you to turn your console into a portable system, albeit still requiring a power outlet. There's clearly been a lot of interest in this thing over the past couple of...
Guide When Is Ghostwire: Tokyo Coming To Xbox Game Pass?
Here's what we know so far
Update: With Ghostwire: Tokyo now available on PlayStation, we thought we'd bump this article so you can get an idea of when to expect it on Xbox Game Pass. In a nutshell, it looks like we'll be waiting about a year until it arrives. Original story: When is Ghostwire: Tokyo coming to Xbox?
News 343 'Very Excited' To Unleash New Halo Infinite Multiplayer Content
New maps, modes, features and more...
Halo Infinite multiplayer got off to a strong start but has also come under fire from some members of the Halo community for providing enough content. Earlier this month, developer 343 Industries shared an update - explaining how more was on the way in season 2, arriving this May. There are expected to be new...
News Digital Foundry Says GTA 5 On Xbox Series S Is 'Disappointing'
"Series S is short-changed"
We've seen plenty on how the Xbox Series X and PS5 versions of Grand Theft Auto V stack up, but what about Series S? Initial comparisons showed it needed some work, and now Digital Foundry has weighed in. And, yep, it looks like they've come to much the same conclusion. The Xbox Series S suffers worse framerate drops...
News Rockstar Has Announced 'GTA+' For GTA Online On Xbox Series X|S
A monthly premium subscription
GTA 5 on next-gen has only been out for a few weeks, and now Rockstar is announcing a new membership service! GTA+ is purely for the online portion of the game, and it'll provide a suite of bonuses, for a monthly cost of course. That cost is $5.99 a month on both PlayStation and Xbox platforms. For that monthly fee,...
News 343 Industries Wasn't 'Proud Of' Halo Infinite Before Delay
"This isn’t a game we’re going to be proud of"
We all remember Halo Infinite's infamous gameplay showcase in the summer of 2020. It's safe to say the reveal didn't go down well with fans; the game's graphics were basically turned into a meme. As it turns out, 343 knew Halo Infinite was behind schedule and had to admit that before asking for a...
News Deliver Us The Moon Sequel Is A 'Narrative-Rich Adventure' To Mars
Let's fly, let's fly away
Last night's Future Games Show was packed with some pretty cool announcements, including a couple new Game Pass launches for Xbox. One of the biggest surprises was Deliver Us Mars, an upcoming sequel to Deliver Us The Moon, which first hit PC back in 2018. Deliver Us The Moon eventually hit consoles in 2020, and it's...
News ID@Xbox Has Now Generated More Than $2.5B In Revenue For Indie Devs
Program partners "doubled" over the past 3 years
More positive news coming out of Xbox today - with the games division of Microsoft announcing its ID@Xbox program has now generated more than $2.5 billion in revenue for indie developers since launching in 2013. Xbox in that time frame has attracted all sorts of developers to the program - from...
News Lost Ark Publisher Considering Xbox Port, If 'Fans Really Want' It
Lost and found
Last month, when Lost Ark finally made its way over to PC in the west, we looked at whether an Xbox port could come one day. Sadly, at the time, it seemed unlikely as PC was the sole focus for developer Smilegate, and Amazon Games. However, a new interview now gives us a little more hope. Franchise leader at Amazon Games, Soomin...
News Microsoft Flight Simulator Update Enhances Spain, Portugal And More
Taking to the skies
Microsoft Flight Simulator uses real satellite data to project what is basically the entire globe. However, certain areas, locations and landmarks are hand crafted by the developer to further flesh out the game's environments. These locations are still being updated after launch, and the latest Microsoft Flight Simulator World...
News Xbox Game Pass Has Delivered 60+ GOTY Titles Since Launch
That's a lot of W's
By now, we all know about the sheer scope of the Xbox Game Pass library, but what about its quality? At GDC 2022, Microsoft discussed the success of Game Pass, and how the service has delivered a lot of critically acclaimed games. Content planning director at Microsoft, Joyce Lin, shared that the library has brought us over 60...
News Ghostwire: Tokyo Studio Is Developing A 'Completely New Title' At Xbox
Ghostwire: Redmond
Ghostwire: Tokyo hits PS5 and PC tomorrow, March 25th. Yep, even though the developer is now owned by Xbox, its latest game is a PS5 console exclusive, at launch, due to pre-existing arrangements. However, they're already working on a brand new game. In an interview with Famitsu, transcribed by VGC
News Dying Light 2 DLC Will Follow On From The Main Game 'At Some Point'
For now, it's on the side
Dying Light 2 was one of the first big releases of the year, followed by an absolutely packed February. Techland is hoping Dying Light 2 has legs though — just like the first game — and the team is beginning to details its DLC plans. In an interview with Game Informer, Techland's lead game designer spoke about the...
News 'Valuable Lessons' Have Been Learned For The Next Battlefield, Says Report
As the sequel hits pre-production
It's no secret that Battlefield 2042 didn't hit the way a lot of us expected. Last year's Battlefield title was supposed to be a return to hectic, modern-day combat following the two less-bombastic historical entries of 1 and V. Well, the development team aren't entirely happy with it either, according to a new...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (March 24-27)
Join the resistance
It's that time of the week again folks, as Xbox has unveiled another selection of free games for the weekend. We've got a few big ones this time out, including Ubisoft's huge open world shooter, Far Cry 6. Far Cry 6 Lost Judgment
News Stalker 2 Development Is Reportedly Moving To The Czech Republic
In response to the Ukraine crisis
Earlier this month, development on Stalker 2 was halted, due to the Russia and Ukraine situation. The team (based in Ukraine) was, understandably, switching its focus to more pressing, real world issues. However, it's looking like development may resume soon, although not in Ukraine. Czech site Vortex is reporting...
News Scorn Looks As Disgusting As Ever In New Development Update
Slimy
We've been interested in horror shooter Scorn for quite a while, in part because it just looks so squelchy, slimy and downright disgusting. If that's more a reason to avoid the game in your book, then this latest development update won't change your opinion. Developer Ebb Software has gone into a little more detail about the game's machinery...
News A Plague Tale: Requiem Could Launch On Xbox Game Pass Sooner Than Expected
Depending on how you read into this
A Plague Tale: Requiem is one of our most anticipated games of 2022 here at Pure Xbox, and there's been some interesting activity surrounding the game over the past 24 hours, possibility hinting at an upcoming announcement. Firstly, the game's achievements (on PC) leaked yesterday via Exophase, and that was...
News Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League Officially Delayed To 2023
"We've made the difficult decision..."
Update (Wed 23rd Mar, 2022): Following the report back in February that Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League would be getting a delay, that has now officially been confirmed by Rocksteady Games, with a statement from co-founder Sefton Hill explaining on Twitter that it was a "difficult decision" to make...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Tiny Tina's Wonderlands
It's a wonderful world
Borderlands spin-off Tiny Tina's Wonderlands is out Friday, March 25th, and reviews are starting to hit the airwaves. This one has been in the works since 2019's Borderlands 3, and the subsequent Tiny Tina's Assault on Dragon Keep, although it's a fair bit meatier than that spin-off. This one is a full length game then, all...
News This Character Model Looks Like Real Life In Unity Engine 'Enemies' Trailer
You can see the wrinkles!
Games are built on a huge variety of game engines these days, but two are perhaps the most well-known. Unreal Engine and Unity Engine power a lot of the game we play on modern consoles, and this new Unity trailer shows us exactly why. The engine's creators have showcased some new character model tech in a real-time...
