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News Elden Ring Gets A New Update On Xbox, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Download it today
If you've been playing Elden Ring on Xbox Series X|S, then you might like to know there's a new update available. Xbox is one of the targeted platforms, and while there are no console-specific fixes, there are still plenty of other changes and fixes in the latest update. In the official patch notes, Bandai Namco mentions how it's...
News Xbox Announces Nine More Indie Games Coming To Game Pass
Here's the complete list
Hands up, who wants some more Xbox Game Pass games?! Microsoft announced a slate of upcoming Game Pass titles as part of today's Xbox Indie Showcase, including some that are available right now as a surprise drop! You'll find the full list below, complete with trailers, descriptions and dates: Tunic (Available Today):...
Roundup Here's What Was Revealed At March's Xbox Indie Showcase
Missed the event? Here's a recap
Weren't able to catch the Xbox Indie Showcase earlier today? No worries! You can always go back and watch the on-demand version for yourself (be warned, it's a couple of hours long!), which you'll find elsewhere on Pure Xbox. If you don't fancy watching it all the way through, we've also detailed all the important...
Poll How Would You Grade March's Xbox Indie Showcase?
Give us your vote
The dust is now beginning to settle on today's Xbox Indie Showcase on Twitch, which gave us a look at a bunch of new games from a wide range of developers, including some exclusive reveals and Xbox Game Pass announcements! If you haven't had a chance to watch it yet, you can catch the full show over at our live blog page, along...
News WrestleQuest Brings Its RPG Adventure To Xbox This Summer
Featuring a whole bunch of wrestling legends
This one's for the wrestling fans! We've got a new RPG adventure called WrestleQuest on the way from Mega Cat Studios and Skybound Games, featuring iconic legends such as Randy Savage, Booker T, Andre The Giant and others. In the game, you'll "assume the role of a young wrestling hopeful, on his quest to...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Tunic On Xbox Game Pass
It's a smash hit
We've been treated to a very nice surprise with the release of Tunic on Xbox Game Pass today, and the even better news is that it's an excellent game, getting superb ratings across the board. Here at Pure Xbox, we gave it an "Excellent" 9/10, describing it as "a fascinating and fantastic adventure that’s one of the very best...
News Surprise! Tunic Is Available Today With Xbox Game Pass
On release day!
Tunic has been up near the top of our highly-anticipated indie list for some time. This cutesy Zelda-like adventure has some downright gorgeous visuals, and brilliant puzzle design to boot. Well, surprise! It's coming to Xbox Game Pass on day one. Oh, and day one happens to be today, March 16th. That's right, it's another Game Pass...
Review Tunic - This Zelda-Esque Adventure Was Worth The Wait
Star Fox
When we spoke to Tunic developer Andrew Shouldice recently about the various influences and experiences that played a key role in shaping his upcoming game, he made a point of highlighting the joy of poring over instruction manuals and paper guides as an aspect of gaming’s past that he and his small team have attempted to pay homage to in...
Video Watch The March Xbox Indie Showcase Event Here
Reveals, Game Pass news & more
Update: The show is now over, but you can watch it on demand below. It lasts just over two hours. Original story: Welcome! Today marks the return of the Xbox Indie Showcase event for a third time, set to feature "updates and new announcements of amazing games", including a bunch of Xbox Game Pass additions...
News Sniper Elite 5 Hits Xbox Game Pass This May
2 months to go!
Sniper Elite 5 takes us to World War II era France as we continue to play out Karl Fairburne's story. We've known for a while that this one will hit Xbox Game Pass on day one and, well, the release date has been revealed. Sniper Elite 5 launches on Xbox One and Series X|S, including Game Pass, on May 26th! That's much closer than we...
News Bethesda Details New Persuasion Mechanic In Latest Starfield Video
Todd Howard delivers the goods
Bethesda has just released another Starfield ViDoc, where Todd and the team tease a little bit more about Starfield's world. This time, player companions are discussed, along with the game's factions, story mechanics, and the journey we'll all go on come November 2022. First up, companions return and the first one is...
News Borderlands 3 Is Getting Full Cross-Play, Along With Tiny Tina's Wonderlands
After a year-long absence
Last summer, a good few months after the Borderlands 3 next-gen update arrived, the game received cross-play support. However, it was limited, as PlayStation owners missed out and the functionality only worked between Xbox, PC, Mac and Stadia users. It appears that'll soon change. 2K has now said that cross-play support...
Deals All 20+ Backwards Compatible Games In This Week's Xbox Sales (March 15-21)
FPS Boost options included!
This week's Xbox sales are now live, and alongside Deals with Gold, we've got a Square Enix publisher sale, the usual spotlight sale, and a games under $20 promotion running! It's safe to say there's quite a few offers running this week. In and amongst them is a pretty big selection of Xbox 360 classics, including some...
Guide Shredders: How To Do A Triple Backflip
One of the hardest tricks
Shredders is out now on Xbox Game Pass, and you might come across a situation during the game where you're tasked with doing a triple backflip, which isn't the easiest of tricks to pull off. So, how do you do it? Let us help you a bit. You might find that when you do a backflip (by pulling the left stick backwards) in...
Guide Shredders: How To Make A Private Multiplayer Session With Friends
It's easy enough
Want to know how to create a private multiplayer session in Shredders for you and your friends? As you're probably aware, the game features an online world by default, but there is a way to get rid of all that and just play with your friend group. Up to sixteen people can be accommodated in a private session, so there's plenty of...
Review Shredders - An Ideal Snowboarding Game For Xbox Game Pass
Shred those slopes
We've been eagerly awaiting the arrival of Xbox console exclusive Shredders for some time now, especially since Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer highlighted it as a game he was particularly looking forward to last year, and it finally drops on Xbox Game Pass this Thursday, March 17th. It's inspired by the classic Amped games on...
News Diablo II: Resurrected Gets Lengthy Free Trial On Xbox
And there's plenty of time to try it!
Blizzard has announced a generous free trial period for the Diablo 2 remaster on all Xbox platforms! Diablo II: Resurrected is currently free to try through March 21st, so you've got a solid week to try it out. Three hours of gameplay are available within the trial, which seems a decent amount of time to make...
Deals Multiple Games Reduced By 90% On Xbox This Week (March 15-21)
Including some great titles
This week's batch of Xbox deals went live yesterday, and once again it includes a good number of games that are discounted by a whopping 90%, and a whole lot more at 85%. Looking for a bargain? You've come to the right place. Let's pick out some of the highlights, shall we? Agents of Mayhem — Total Mayhem Bundle is...
News Good News, Your Resident Evil 2/3/7 Saves Will Carry Over To Xbox Series X|S
Gold edition DLC too!
Earlier this month, Capcom lifted the lid on some next-gen goodness for Resident Evil 2,3 and 7. All three Xbox One era RE games are getting Series X|S ports later this year, and now the developer has revealed some extra details. Save data for all three games will carry over, hurrah! So, if you started, or finished these games...
News Two More Of March 2022's Xbox Games With Gold Are Now Available
Are you ready, kids?!
You can now begin downloading the second batch of March 2022's Xbox Live Games With Gold titles (one day early!), which are the Xbox One game Street Power Soccer and Xbox 360 game SpongeBob's Truth Or Square. Both titles are available right now from the Microsoft Store and Xbox 360 Marketplace (links at the bottom of the page)...
Guide How To Watch Today's Xbox Indie Showcase
Featuring plenty of Game Pass content
It's been a quiet few months in Xbox land, but thankfully, things are starting to pick up. Today, Xbox is delivering an ID@Xbox Showcase, detailing a bunch of upcoming indies on Xbox, and Game Pass of course. So far, we know that snowboarding romp Shredders will be a big feature, especially as it launches the...
News Xbox Series X's Super Speedy Storage Methods Are Coming To PC
Power your dreams
When Microsoft was hyping up all things gaming with Windows 11, the company mentioned that DirectStorage would be a huge upcoming feature. Basically, this nifty bit of software would take all the advancements Xbox Series SSDs use, and transfer them over to PC gaming. Well, that storage API is now available, after Microsoft...
Poll Have You Bought GTA V For Xbox Series X|S?
And if so, how are you finding it?
It's a big day for Grand Theft Auto fans, as the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S versions of GTA V are finally available, bringing upgraded visuals, up to 60fps performance, improved loading times and a few other next-gen bonuses. Both the story mode and GTA Online are available at half price for a limited time on...
News Don't Worry, Hogwarts Legacy Is Still Coming To Xbox Consoles
Despite the PlayStation Showcase
Later this week, on March 17th, we'll finally get to see more on the much anticipated Hogwarts Legacy. However, that upcoming gameplay showcase comes in the form of a State of Play presentation, hosted by PlayStation. Naturally, this has people talking about the game as a potential PlayStation exclusive. Fear not!...
News Zero Escape Makes Its Franchise Debut On Xbox Game Pass Next Week
The Nonary Games
How's this for a nice surprise?! Microsoft revealed as part of today's Xbox Game Pass update that Zero Escape will be coming to Xbox for the first time ever next week, and it'll also be included at no extra charge through the service. Specifically, the game is Zero Escape: The Nonary Games, which bundles remastered versions of the...
News Elden Ring Becomes Biggest New IP In Europe Since The Division
Boss battle beat
Elden Ring made a huge splash last month as developer FromSoftware delivered yet another major hit. Having said that, we didn't realise quite how big of a hit that was, until now. Looking at the latest European sales data, it's emerged that Elden Ring is now the biggest new franchise since Tom Clancy's The Division, which launched...
News Another Three Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass Soon (March 31)
The latest list of departures
Microsoft has revealed the next set of four games that will be removed from Xbox Game Pass in the latter part of March 2022, and we've also got confirmations on a couple of games that will be leaving in April. Keep in mind that Madden NFL 20 and F1 2019 are EA Play games, and are being removed from that service...
News These Nine Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (March 15-31)
Update: Officially confirmed!
Update: Microsoft has now officially confirmed the leaked list of games below, and we've updated the table with dates and platforms for each of them. A Memoir Blue is the only game that wasn't in the official roundup, but we've included it anyway as it's already been announced for Xbox Game Pass and is currently...
News Perfect Dark Developer The Initiative Is Reportedly Struggling With Staff
Spinning its wheels
A new Perfect Dark game was announced a short while back, due to be developed by Xbox studio The Initiative. Since then, we've heard rumours about the project struggling and now, a new report gives us some insight as to why. VGC's report looks at LinkedIn employee profiles, which reveal huge amounts of staff turnover at the...
News These Four Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass Today (March 15)
Last chance to try Nier: Automata
In case you'd forgotten, today marks the removal of four more games from the Xbox Game Pass library, including the likes of Nier: Automata, The Surge 2 and Torchlight 3. The full list is available in the table below. Here are the four games confirmed to leave this week on Xbox Game Pass:...
News Xbox Series X|S Outsells PS5 Across Europe In February
Stock struggles continue
Late last week, NPD console sales numbers were revealed, showing that Xbox Series X|S outsold PS5 in the US during February. Well, that trend also spread across the majority of Europe last month, as the Xbox Series X|S outsold PS5 in that region too. For the first time since the new consoles launched, Xbox Series X|S pulled...
Deals 400+ Games Included In This Week's Xbox Sales (March 15-21)
Up to 90% off!
Another week's worth of Xbox sales have just gone live, and it's another huge one! We've got multiple promotions running alongside the typical Deals with Gold this week. We've curated a list of some of the biggest games on sale this week, along with the deepest discounted titles. As is the norm, the full list is available via Xbox's...
Guide How To Transfer GTA V Progress From Xbox One To Xbox Series X|S
Including GTA Online
It's finally here! GTA V has launched for next-gen consoles this week, and if you want to know how to transfer your Story Mode and GTA Online save file from Xbox One to Xbox Series X and Series S, you've come to the right place! How To Transfer Your GTA 5 Save From Xbox One To Xbox Series X and S: First up, you'll need a copy...
Talking Point Are You Enjoying Guardians Of The Galaxy On Xbox Game Pass?
The service's big new addition
Late last week, a pretty huge title was added to Xbox Game Pass in the form of Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy. Square Enix's action adventure take on the Guardians of the Galaxy universe was a bit of surprise hit late last year, and it's a big get for Game Pass this close to launch. So, we want to know how you've...
News Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn Is A New Open World RPG Coming To Xbox Game Pass
It arrives on launch day
The team behind 2018's Ashen has just revealed its latest game, Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn. Just like the studio's previous effort, Flintlock is an open world RPG, although it has a much more lifelike visual style this time around. Ashen had some huge similarities with the Dark Souls series, and it'll be interesting to...
News Early Adopters Seem To Be Enjoying The xScreen For Xbox Series S
It's getting a lot of attention
We've seen an awful lot of interest and general curiosity in the new xScreen device for the Xbox Series S here at Pure Xbox, and that seems to be translating to the wider Xbox community as well, with positive impressions so far. The device, which allows you to turn your Xbox Series S into a portable-style console...
Hands On Is GTA V Worth Buying All Over Again For Xbox Series X|S?
Here's what we think of the next-gen edition
Almost a decade since it first released for Xbox 360 all the way back in 2013, Grand Theft Auto V gets its third Xbox outing this week on Tuesday, March 15th, this time in the form of a dedicated version for Series X and Series S. It's not a free upgrade from the Xbox One version, so you'll need to...
News 14+ Minutes Of Hogwarts Legacy Gameplay Arrives This Week
Let's go!
Right, here we go. WB Games has finally confirmed when we'll next see Hogwarts Legacy, and it'll be quite a lengthy look to boot. The publisher has teamed up with PlayStation to deliver a State of Play show dedicated entirely to this upcoming Harry Potter adventure. This is a multiplatform game though, so here at Pure Xbox we'll have our...
News Xbox Canada Has Created An Incredible-Looking Woolly Wireless Headset
All-weather gaming
Xbox creates a lot of useful accessories to pair up with its consoles, most of them a practical option that any of us can buy. However, every once in a while they do something weird as a one-off, and Xbox Canada has taken that opportunity to create this amazing headset. Yup, this is the official Xbox Wireless Headset, fully...
News Here's What GTA 5's New Version Looks Like On Xbox Series X
Screenshots from Fidelity Mode
The third version of Grand Theft Auto V for Xbox launches this Tuesday, March 15th, this time targeted specifically at Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, and we've been lucky enough to go hands-on with it over the past few hours. So, let's get down the burning question... what does it look like? There are three...
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (March 14-18)
Welcome back to 2013
It's time for another week of new Xbox releases, and there's plenty to look forward to over the next few days! The big highlight is the Xbox Series X and S version of GTA V, but other highly-anticipated new releases include the Zelda-esque adventure Tunic, Final Fantasy game Stranger of Paradise, and Game Pass release
Talking Point What Do You Want To See From The First Forza Horizon 5 Expansion?
Dirt bikes on the dunes
It's been a good few months since Forza Horizon 5 launched, and our minds are wandering, thinking about what's next. Developer Playground's latest racer has two expansions coming — much like the last two games — and rumour has it that we're not far off from the game's first DLC. We've been dipping into the Forza Horizon...
News Xbox Wants To Provide A 'Steady Flow Of Great Games' Moving Forward
It's not quite there yet, according to Phil
There are a lot of talented developers working under the Xbox banner now, and according to Microsoft's gaming CEO, Phil Spencer, the aim for the tech giant from here on out is to provide an ongoing stream of "great" video game content. Phil touched on this during the same Xbox Era podcast - noting how...
Soapbox Live Service Expectations Are The Issue, Not Halo Infinite
All we need is just a little patience
Halo Infinite finally launched late last year, after a protracted development period. The game's launch reception was fantastic with many, including us, lauding 343's gameplay improvements that struck a lovely balance between classic Halo and modern, contemporary shooters. However, that honeymoon period now...
News Dead Space Remake Targeting 'Early' 2023 Release
Get ready!
Update [Sat 12th Mar, 2022 04:30 GMT]: During the latest live stream, the Dead Space Remake team said they were targeting an early 2023 release. The game's senior producer, Philippe Duncharme, reassured fans by stating how the game would likely be playable from start to finish in just a couple of weeks, and from there the team would be...
News Halo Infinite's Competitive Multiplayer Will Eventually Add A 'Champion Rank'
Onyx is the highest rank, for now
343 Industries has published a new blog for Halo Infinite, and this time the focus is on the game's competitive ranked experience. In a brief community FAQ towards the end, one question raised was about the tiers of ranks and if the Champion rank would return (one above Oynx). The good news is that 343 have heard...
News Xbox Series X|S Outsold PS5 In February, Lost Top Spot To Switch
US NPD numbers
Console sales figures are in for the month of February — in the US at least — and it looks like a big month for Xbox. Xbox Series consoles were the 2nd best selling platform of the month, losing out to the ever-popular Nintendo Switch. This means, of course, that last month Xbox Series X|S managed to outsell the PS5 in the US...
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 Xbox Adds Automatic Downloads To Energy Saver Mode On Series X|S
New sustainability efforts
Xbox has announced a raft of new sustainability goals, as Microsoft attempts to make the Xbox eco-system a more environmentally friendly one. One of the biggest changes for us as end users, is that the Energy Saver mode on Xbox Series X|S now supports background downloads. In an effort to make the power saving mode more...
News Dying Light 2 Patch Adds 60FPS For Xbox Series S, New Mode For Series X
Console parity
Dying Light 2 has received another Xbox patch today, and it's a significant one for Series S players. Update 1.0.2.0 adds a 60 frames per second mode on Xbox Series S, bringing the version closer to its Series X counterpart. The new performance mode comes as a bit of a surprise, but a very welcome one. Around launch, the game's lead...
