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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...
News Xbox Is Ringing In Spring With This Snazzy New Controller Collection
Seasons changing
Xbox seems to be on the controller hype this week! The team sorta broke the internet with yesterday's Sonic controller reveal, and for something a little more savoury, there's a beautiful Captain America pad coming too. Adding to these is the new 'Designed for Xbox' Spring Collection of controllers and accessories. The collection...
News Multiple Games Reduced By 90-95% On Xbox This Week (March 22-28)
From as low as 79p!
We've been treated to another massive batch of Xbox deals this week, including a good selection that are discounted by a whopping 90-95%, meaning you can pick up more than a few games at 99p ($0.99) or less over the next few days! So, let's go over some of the highlights. Warhammer: End Times – Vermintide might be a few years...
News Elden Ring Patch 1.03.2 Fixes Questline Bugs, Online Issues On Xbox
Rise, update
As players continue to explore every nook and cranny of Elden Ring's expansive world, inevitably, bugs and glitches are discovered. Developer FromSoftware has been on top of these so far though, and a new patch addresses a few more lingering issues. While update 1.03.2 isn't quite as expansive as the last Elden Ring patch, it does fix...
News The Internet Is Fur-eaking Out About Those Sonic Xbox Controllers
"Fuzzy Xbox controller full of gamer sweat"
The team at Xbox kind of broke the internet yesterday with the reveal of a stunning Sonic Xbox Series S alongside two furry Xbox controllers, and it's the latter that's been getting most of the attention due to their... unique design. Seriously, there's been so much attention on these things over the past...
Deals All 60+ Backwards Compatible Games In This Week's Xbox Sales (March 22-28)
Original Xbox and Xbox 360 classics
This week's Xbox sales are now live, and we've got a massive number of backwards compatible games to take advantage of as part of the selection, spanning Deals With Gold, multiple Publisher Sales and a whole lot more. So, if you're looking to pick up a classic Xbox or Xbox 360 game to play on your modern console...
News Become Captain America With This Amazing Official Xbox Controller
The Falcon
Xbox is always creating all sorts of weird and wonderful accessories, from woolly headsets fit for Canadian winters to furry, Sonic-themed hardware. Every now and then, they team up with Razer to create themed controllers and this time, that theme is Captain America. This latest Xbox-Razer combo is a real beauty, featuring an...
News Far Cry 6 Getting 'Free Weekend' Alongside Stranger Things Crossover
The Upside Down
Far Cry 6 has seen some pretty wild DLC packs since its launch last October; everything from sneak peeks into the psyche of past Far Cry villains, to Rambo mission packs. The latest in that line is a Stranger Things crossover, which arrives later this week. The Stranger Things crossover mission will be free for all Far Cry 6...
News EA's PGA Tour Reboot Won't Be Coming To Xbox For Another Year
Tee time pushed back
If you've been keeping a close eye on EA's resurgence into the world of golf, we've got bad news to share today as the company has announced that EA Sports PGA Tour has been delayed from Spring 2022 to Spring 2023. No further details have been provided as of yet, aside from the brief message below: When it does eventually...
News Cyberpunk 2077's First Next-Gen Patch Has Arrived, Here Are All The Changes
It's a hefty one
Cyberpunk 2077 eventually made its way to Xbox Series X and Series S last month, more than a year after the last-gen version. However, development hasn't stopped there and CD Projekt Red has already been working on an update. That update is rolling out today, March 22nd, and it delivers quite the list of changes. We've got a broad...
News Xbox Series X|S 120FPS Issues Are Still Being Worked On For Warzone
60 is the max, for now
Since Call of Duty: Warzone switched over to its WW2-themed Caldera map, a glaring issue has been present on Xbox Series X|S. Basically, 120 fps support has been absent for months on the next-gen Xbox platforms, while the feature still works on PS5. The bug occurred when Xbox updated some of its back-end system software,...
News Xbox Reveals Custom Sonic The Hedgehog Series S Bundle
Complete with... furry controllers
Xbox has announced some new customized hardware, themed around Sega's famous mascot, Sonic the Hedgehog. Not only is there an Xbox Series S here — with a custom Sonic design — there are also two rather... different Xbox controllers. The two controllers, based on Sonic and Knuckles, aren't exactly a standard...
News Jedi: Fallen Order 2 Will Reportedly Be Shown At Star Wars Celebration In May
May the force n' all that
Every year there's a huge blowout of Star Wars goodness at the franchise's celebratory event, often held in May. Typically, there's some video game stuff to show off, and this year looks to be no different. VentureBeat's Jeff Grubb says that Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order 2 will "100%" be shown at this year's event. The Star...
Deals 400+ Games Are On Sale This Week On Xbox (March 22-28)
And a whole load of add-ons too!
Another huge selection of Xbox games and add-ons are on sale this week! We've got some publisher sales from the likes of Square Enix and Capcom, along with the usual Deals with Gold and Spotlight Sale offers. Here are some of the most notable sales we've spotted this week, and if you want to look through the full...
News Destiny Fan Videos Are Receiving Takedowns On YouTube, Bungie Responds
Says it's "not" the work of Bungie or its partners
Bungie, the developer behind Destiny 2, has clarified to the game's community that's its "not" behind the latest series of copyright takedowns on YouTube. Various fan channels have been targeted for uploading videos featuring music tracks from the game, and even some of Bungie's own channels have...
News Three Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (March 22)
No escape
We're only at Tuesday and it's already another Game Pass day! Three more titles hit the library today, March 22nd, in the form of Kraken Academy!!, Tainted Grail: Conquest and Zero Escape: The Nonary Games. Here are the new games you can download on Xbox Game Pass today: Kraken Academy!!: Console, PC, Cloud:
Talking Point What April 2022 Xbox Games With Gold Do You Want?
Any Easter treats in store?
It's almost that time once again, with more Xbox Games with Gold titles set to be announced very soon! The month of March has seen The Flame in the Flood, Street Power Soccer, Sacred 2 Fallen Angel and SpongeBob's Truth or Square all given away for free for Xbox Live Gold subscribers, and another four games will soon be...
News CD Projekt Red Reaffirms That A Cyperpunk 2077 Expansion Is Coming
Following the game's next-gen launch
As CD Projekt Red has literally just announced a new Witcher game, all eyes will understandably be on that. However, snuck in at the bottom of its Witcher blog post is a reminder that Cyberpunk 2077 DLC is still coming. Yep, CD Projekt says that there's an upcoming Cyberpunk 2077 expansion to be revealed,
News New Witcher Game Announced By CD Projekt Red
In partnership with Epic Games
Update: CDPR Global PR Director Radek Grabowski has provided a little extra context to this, advising that the game hasn't been announced as 'The Witcher 4', so we've removed that name from the headline for the time being. Original story: In a new blog post from
News Former PlayStation Exclusive Godfall Arrives On Xbox This April
18 months later
Remember Godfall? The "loot-powered action adventure" from Gearbox Publishing launched exclusively on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and Windows PC back in November of 2020, and now it's finally coming to Xbox this April. The version of Xbox will be the "Ultimate Edition", which includes the core Godfall experience, various...
News Xbox Exec Describes Game Pass Hit Tunic As A 'Masterpiece'
"It blows my mind"
Tunic finally launched on Xbox last week, and it released straight onto Game Pass! Since then, it seems a fair few people have been really enjoying the game, including a few of the Xbox team. ID@Xbox Director Chris Charla is particularly impressed with Tunic, it seems. The Xbox indie boss spoke about his experience with the game...
Rumour Xbox Has Some New 'Hardware' To Announce In 2022
"That falls into a different bucket than people are probably expecting"
We're only around a year and a half out since Xbox Series X|S launched, but are we about to see more Xbox hardware? The XboxEra podcast — which had Phil Spencer on as a guest last week — discussed the matter in a recent 'Rumour Mill' show segment. One of the show's hosts,...
News Xbox Game Studios' Ghostwire Tokyo Is A Mixed Bag On PS5
A future Game Pass title
Reviews for Bethesda's Ghostwire Tokyo are starting to roll in. It's looking like there's a lot to like in Shinji Mikami's new open world, despite some notable drawbacks from critics. Remember, this one is a PS5 exclusive at launch — much like Deathloop — with Ghostwire Tokyo expected to hit Xbox console
News Dying Light 1's Free Next-Gen Update Arrives On Xbox Series X|S
Still only 30fps on Series S though
Dying Light fans, rejoice! The original game has today received a next-gen upgrade for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S (well, really it's a "patch") in the form of two new video modes on Series S, and three new video modes on Series X. Let's start with the more powerful of the two systems, the Series X. Here,...
Hands On The Skywalker Saga Is LEGO Star Wars At Its Very Best
It's living up to the hype so far
The brand-new LEGO Star Wars game, The Skywalker Saga, launches on Xbox in just a couple of weeks on April 5th, and thanks to the folks at Warner Bros. Interactive, we had a chance to get hands-on with the game last week and see whether it's living up to the hype so far. There's a lot of anticipation behind this...
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (March 21-25)
Embark on an epic adventure
Another week, another slate of exciting new games! The big highlight of this week is undoubtedly Tiny Tina's Wonderlands, which looks like it'll satisfy anyone who enjoys the Borderlands series, but we've also got plenty of other titles on the way including a hefty batch of Xbox Game Pass additions, some of which are day...
News Report Describes 'Toxic, Oppressive' Work Culture At Ori Studio
"Microsoft is well aware of what this company is like..."
Oh boy, here we go. You may have seen over the weekend that a report from GamesBeat described Ori developer Moon Studios as fostering an "oppressive" workplace, and that report has been getting a lot of attention ever since. It's a very lengthy article, but to sum it up, interviews with...
Guide Xbox Game Pass March 2022 List: Coming Soon & Leaving Soon
The latest Game Pass reveals and updates for March
Looking for a complete list of Xbox Game Pass games coming soon in March 2022? It can be pretty difficult to keep track of all the comings and goings in the world of Xbox Game Pass every week, so we've put together this handy guide to provide an overview of what's coming to Xbox Game Pass this...
Reaction Hogwarts Legacy Could Be The Biggest Game Of 2022
Fever witch
We've got a long way to go yet, but after the recent Hogwarts Legacy gameplay showcase, we reckon it could be one of the biggest games this year. The upcoming Harry Potter RPG — which is actually set decades before Potter and his crew show up — was fully unveiled for all to see at Sony's State of Play show. We were expecting big...
News Ubisoft's Free-To-Play Roller Champions Arrives This Spring On Xbox
Specifically late Spring
Remember Roller Champions? Ubisoft's free-to-play sports game first made an appearance all the way back at E3 2019, but since then it seems to have been going through a pretty rough time, still yet to get an official release. Finally, Ubisoft has issued an update on the game, revealing that it's been delayed again, but it's...
News 343 'Committed' To Improving Halo Infinite's Anti-Cheat Systems
"This is always on-going"
If you feel like you may have encountered a cheater in Halo Infinite multiplayer, then you might want to read on. In its latest developer blog, 343 has gone into detail about the anti-cheat system in place for its latest release - outlining many of the strategies it has taken to minimise cheaters in-game. If you don't have...
News Xbox Insider Update Further Complicates Sharing On Xbox
A new system is in the works
Earlier this month, an Xbox Insider update removed the ability to share to Twitter. The social media platform was missing entirely from the share screen, leaving messages, OneDrive and mobile as the core remaining options. Now, Twitter is back, along with a whole host of other platforms like Facebook, Instagram and...
News GTA 5 Performance Analysis Shows Xbox Series S Version Needs Work
Shaky frames
GTA 5 next-gen is out in the wild, and we've been having a pretty good time playing on Xbox Series X. It's not a revolution by any means, but we welcome the new performance modes. We've been curious about the Series S version though, having not had chance to go hands on with it just yet. Games like Dying Light 2 launched without a...
News XDefiant Drops 'Tom Clancy' Name Ahead Of Free-To-Play Xbox Release
Defying the norm
Some of you may remember that Ubisoft announced another free-to-play shooter last year, called XDefiant. Actually, most of you probably don't remember as its announcement quickly came and went. Well, it's having a bit of a rebrand, as it turns out. XDefiant was known as Tom Clancy's XDefiant, at the time of its reveal. Ubisoft has...
Video GTA 5 Comparison Shows How Xbox Series X Stacks Up Against PS5 And PC
2015 vs. 2022
We've spent a good few days with GTA 5 on next-gen at this point, and we're pretty impressed so far. Performance RT mode runs a treat, and the 60fps really does make a huge difference. But, how do these new versions stack up against the nearly seven-year old PC version? IGN has broken down all three versions here: PC, PS5 and Xbox...
News AEW Console Game To Feature 'Story Mode', Other New Details Revealed
In development at Yukes
We've just seen the release of the excellent WWE 2K22, but we know that many wrestling fans are also excited for the launch of the AEW console game, which doesn't have a date as of yet, but has revealed snippets of gameplay. No new footage to share today, but courtesy of Fightful on Patreon, we do have a few new details...
News Hogwarts Legacy Is Pure Single Player With No Microtransactions
Hurrah!
At yesterday's State of Play showcase, we finally got to see more Hogwarts Legacy gameplay. The game is shaping up real nicely indeed, with a huge open world to explore with what looks like plenty of depth to the world of Hogwarts. Well, a new developer post also provides some more positivity. Following the showcase, the Hogwarts Legacy FAQ...
News 343 To Deliver 'Deep-Dive Sessions' On Halo Infinite At GDC 2022
The action kicks off next week
The annual Game Developers Conference will take place next week between 21st - 25th March, and as part of this 343 has announced it will be delivering "deep dive sessions" on Halo Infinite. Anyone in attending, or anyone with a subscription to the GDC Vault will be able to watch a series of talks. The line-up includes...
News Incredible Hogwarts Legacy Gameplay Shows A Huge World Of Wizardry
Wow!
WB Games has finally lifted the lid on some proper Hogwarts Legacy gameplay, and if we're honest, it's looking pretty fantastic. At PlayStation's recent State of Play — dedicated to the Harry Potter RPG — the developer showcases the game's wizarding world and what lies within. The open world extends well beyond the school itself, with huge...
News Hogwarts Legacy Officially Launches Holiday 2022 On Xbox
Choose your house
After much waiting, teasing, and even more waiting, WB Games has finally revealed a launch window for Hogwarts Legacy. The highly anticipated Harry Potter adventure comes to Xbox this holiday season. The big reveal happened at Sony's State of Play show, dedicated to all things Hogwarts Legacy. The showcase detailed a good 15...
Talking Point How Many Games Have You Bought In 2022 So Far?
Or is your backlog too big already?
So, we're almost a quarter of the way through 2022 already (how'd that happen?!), and in that time we've actually seen a fairly large number of great games release on Xbox, including a definite GOTY contender in the form of Elden Ring. Other highlights so far this year have included the surprise Xbox Game Pass...
News GoldenEye Trademark Update Hints At Remaster Release
Is it still coming?
You may remember that earlier this year, there was a lot of hype behind a 007 GoldenEye remaster. A set of Xbox achievements for GoldenEye 007 — a remaster of the N64 classic — leaked on January 1st. This came about a year after a cancelled Xbox 360 port leaked online, which itself led to official remaster rumours at the...
News Teen-Horror Game The Quarry Brings Its Hollywood Cast To Xbox This June
From the Until Dawn and Dark Pictures dev
Update: The Quarry has been given a release date of June 20th for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, along with a bunch of details and screenshots! The game features a Hollywood cast in the form of David Arquette ("Scream" franchise), Ariel Winter ("Modern Family"), Justice Smith ("Jurassic World"),...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Stranger Of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin
A bit of a throwback
The Final Fantasy spin-off from Team Ninja — who once worked on the Ninja Gaiden series — is finally in player's hands. That means that the critics have also got stuck in, and a fair few Stranger Of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin reviews are now out in the wild. So, without further ado, here's what the critics are saying...
News FNAF: Security Breach PlayStation Exclusivity Ends, Will It Come To Xbox?
The time is now
Right at the end of 2021, PlayStation snagged a nice little exclusive for itself, in the form of Five Nights at Freddy's: Security Breach. The extremely popular FNAF entry launched on PS4 and PS5 — and PC — in December, with a three month exclusivity window. It's now mid-March, meaning that window is well and truly closed. In...
News Ubisoft's Sequel To Trivial Pursuit Live! Is Out Now On Xbox
Take your place on stage to showcase your knowledge
Here's a nice little surprise if you're a fan of Ubisoft's gameshow-style titles — the sequel to 2015's Trivial Pursuit Live! is out today on Xbox in the form of Trivial Pursuit Live! 2, playable on Xbox One, Series X and Series S. This new version of the game features more than 5000 questions...
News Century: Age Of Ashes Is Free On Xbox, And It's Going Down A Treat
Some great early impressions
You might have missed it, but free-to-play dragon multiplayer game Century: Age of Ashes launched on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S last week, and the first impressions from the Xbox community seem to be pretty good. The game allows you to "customise your dragon, dive into the arena and compete to become a legendary...
News Is An Xbox One Version Of Shredders Coming To Game Pass?
Maybe one day
Snowboarding adventure Shredders launched on Xbox Series X|S and PC today, March 17th. As we've highlighted, it's also a part of Xbox Game Pass for those two platforms, but is it coming to Xbox One consoles? Right now, at launch, the answer's no for Xbox One support. However, the team isn't completely ruling it out in future. In...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (March 17-20)
Included with Xbox Live Gold & Game Pass Ultimate
It's time for another selection of Free Play Days titles! This week we're getting three games as opposed to last's weeks single offering, and there's some great stuff included. Here's what you can play for free this weekend on Xbox: Hunt: Showdown Narita Boy
News Two More Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (March 17)
Take to the slopes
It's yet another Xbox Game Pass drop day! Two more titles arrive today, March 17th, as Shredders and The Dungeon of Naheulbuek help make up another busy month for the service. If you're intrigued by Shredders, check out our review here at Pure Xbox — it's worth a download! Here are the new games you can download on Game Pass...
