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Roundup Here’s What The Critics Are Saying About Forza Horizon 5
Is the series still firing on all cylinders?
Xbox’s arguably first major first-party game of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S generation is upon us, as Forza Horizon 5 is finally making its way to our systems, with early access beginning as soon as this Friday. Five entries later, you’d be forgiven for thinking the series may be running out...
Review Forza Horizon 5 - An Amazing Game, But One That's A Little Too Familiar
We feel like we've been to Mexico before...
When the Forza Horizon series originally showed up on Xbox 360 in 2012, it was quite a surprise for fans of the racing genre and was perhaps the first real competitor EA’s Need for Speed series had faced in a long time. The Xbox Game Studios franchise has since gone from strength to strength and is now...
News Ghost Recon: Breakpoint Is Free-To-Play This Weekend For Ubisoft's 35th Anniversary
Start playing this Thursday
Ubisoft has announced that Ghost Recon: Breakpoint will be free-to-play between November 4 - 7 to celebrate the company's 35th anniversary. Fans will be able to download and play the entire game between the set period, with any progression being saved and carried across to the full game for anyone who wishes to purchase...
News New Battlefield 2042 Trailer Showcases Just How Crazy Battlefield Portal Will Be
Explosions, explosions and more explosions
EA has dropped a new trailer for Battlefield 2042, this time focusing on the mysterious Battlefield Portal component. It delivers an impressive look at the new mode and will certainly call to any fans of the series. If you haven't heard already, the new Battlefield Portal mode will allow players to mix and...
Soapbox FPS Boost For Xbox Has Been Great, But I Hope There's Still More To Come
The wishlist is neverending
It's been quite a long time now since we last heard about FPS Boost. If you don't know what it is (or you want a refresher!), it's a feature which allows the Xbox team to boost framerates for older Xbox One titles on Xbox Series X and Series S without any extra work required by the developer. So far, almost 100 games have...
News After Fan Backlash, Marvel's Avengers Removes Its Paid Consumables
"We apologise for not responding sooner"
Paid XP boosts were added to Marvel's Avengers last month which was met with some heavy criticism after Crystal Dynamics originally suggested it would never happen. Following such backlash, the developer has now reversed the decision and apologised. Both Hero Catalysts and Fragment Extractors were added, and...
News Here's What Time Forza Horizon 5 Early Access Begins On Xbox
For those who bought the Premium Edition
We've still got a few more days to wait until Forza Horizon 5 releases with Xbox Game Pass on November 9th, but if you've bought any version of the Premium Edition, you can start playing with early access on Friday, November 5th. You're going to get plenty of access as well, as the release time has been...
News Elden Ring Is Getting A 15-Minute Gameplay Preview This Thursday
Prepare the popcorn
We've been eagerly awaiting a lengthy look at some Elden Ring gameplay footage for a while now, and it looks like we're finally going to get it in the form of a 15-minute Gameplay Preview video this Thursday, November 4th. No further details have been provided about the video's contents. but we know that the stream will begin on...
Review Demon Turf - Solid Platformer Let Down By Lacklustre Combat
It's good to be bad
When publisher Playtonic Friends was founded and one of the first titles revealed to be released under its banner was Demon Turf, it was clear the company saw something in it. After spending the last few weeks with it, it's clear the game is a fine-tuned platformer, inspired by genre classics such as Banjo-Kazooie and Super Mario...
News Psychonauts 2 Update Adds A Wave Of Quality Of Life Improvements
Perfect for achievement hunters
Psychonauts 2 is one of the best games of the year, and it's just got even better. Double Fine has released a new update that not only brings a few bug fixes but also introduces a selection of quality of life improvements. The update will prove useful for any collectable hunters out there who are still tracking down...
News Halo Infinite Short Film Expands On Lore Surrounding Master Chief
Get some tissues
In a fairly emotional video for a game that involves you punching aliens in the face, 343 Industries has released a short film expanding on the Master Chief ahead of Halo Infinite. The story revolves around how Master Chief's energy shield was founded, and the brave task numerous marines partook in to retrieve it. Set around the...
Deals All 30+ Classic Xbox Games In This Week's Sales (November 2-9)
Xbox 360 and original Xbox titles
This week's selection of Xbox Deals is now live, and alongside the usual Deals with Gold and Spotlight offerings, we've also got a LEGO Franchise Sale, ID@Xbox Big Bundle Sale and the end of the Shocktober Sale 2021! Below, we've included every single Xbox 360 and original Xbox game available over the next week,...
News Minecraft Fans Complain About The State Of The Game On Xbox
"Minecraft on Xbox is such a joke"
Minecraft has been around on Xbox for years now, but it seems some players aren't happy with how the game has been handled. A rant has skyrocketed to the top of the Xbox Series X Reddit page, claiming "Minecraft on Xbox is such a joke". The reasons include lengthy load times, a lack of Auto HDR and Quick Resume,...
Review Project Zero: Maiden Of Black Water - Plenty Of Flaws, But Still Provides Effective Chills
Don't Look Now
The fifth entry in Koei Tecmo's long-running Fatal Frame franchise, Project Zero: Maiden of Black Water was originally released on WiiU back in 2014 and is, for our money, the weakest link in the series. This is a game that surrounds its signature ghost-snapping action with janky traversal mechanics and a wooden cast of characters...
News Battlefield 2042's Free Xbox Game Pass Trial Begins Next Week
Go on, have a taste
After the beta, you may still be on the fence with Battlefield 2042. If so, you'll be happy to know a 10-hour free trial will be available for Xbox Game Pass and EA Play members starting November 12th. As confirmed by an
Deals 200+ Games Included In This Week's Xbox Sales (November 2-9)
We're spoilt for choice once again
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! There's plenty to take advantage of once again this week, including an ID@Xbox Big Bundle Sale and LEGO Franchise Sale, along with the usual Deals with Gold and Spotlight sales. Don't forget that the Shocktober Sale and Tomb Raider 25th Anniversary Sale are...
Video Xbox Releases Forza Horizon 5 Live-Action Clip Starring Ted Lasso Star And Karol G
"I call myself the getaway driver"
In the lead-up to the release of Forza Horizon 5, Xbox has uploaded a new live-action promotional trailer. It stars the Mexican actor and filmmaker Cristo Fernández (as seen in Ted Lasso) and the Colombian singer, Karol G. In the trailer, we get to see the two speed through Mexico's many landscapes in a BMW and...
News Battlefield 2042 Could 'Potentially' Bring 120FPS To Xbox Series X|S, Claims Dev
"Something to explore in post launch, potentially"
Battlefield 2042 is a few short weeks away from its launch on November 19th, and while some had hoped it would release with 120fps support, that's not the case. Being a fast-paced first-person shooter, it's a feature certain fans would love to see implemented, which DICE has now said could...
Review It Takes Two - A Magical Slice Of Co-Op Heaven
Heading to Xbox Game Pass this week!
Update: With It Takes Two arriving on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for console, PC and the cloud this Thursday, November 5th, we're taking the opportunity to republish this review so you can see what all the hype is about! Original review: When we first embarked upon It Takes Two's ten-hour journey, we knew it
News 343 Industries Shares A Look At 'Streets', A Brand New Multiplayer Map In Halo Infinite
With more to come over the coming weeks
We've already seen some impressive maps in Halo Infinite, and the newly unveiled Streets seems to be continuing that tradition. Kickstarting a wide range of coverage from IGN (including an upcoming campaign preview), the smaller arena map is built for 4 vs. 4 play. Set within the streets of a city, the map is...
Guide How To Claim 2500 Bonus Microsoft Rewards Points On Xbox In November
Your Monthly Bonus Round instructions
It's that time again! We're big fans of the Microsoft Rewards program here at Pure Xbox, which allows you to complete tasks in order to earn redeemable points which can be spent on gift cards, donations and much more. November 2021's "Monthly Bonus Round" challenge has just begun, and by satisfying a few easy...
News Microsoft Store Listing Suggests Halo Infinite Could Be Getting An Early Access Launch
Along with various DLCs
Halo Infinite may not be too far away now, with a release date of this December 8th, but players could potentially be getting their hands on the game even earlier judging by these newly uncovered Microsoft Store listings. As spotted by Aggiornamenti Lumia, a Twitter user who regularly scans the store for new and hidden...
News Another Six Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass Soon (November 15)
Last chance to build the park of your dreams
Microsoft has unveiled the next set of six games that will be removed from Xbox Game Pass in the middle part of November 2021, arguably highlighted by the departures of Final Fantasy VIII HD, Planet Coaster and River City Girls. Here's the full list of games currently set to leave on November 15:...
News These Nine Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (November 2-11)
It's a stacked week of additions!
The latest batch of Xbox Game Pass titles has arrived! Microsoft has today unveiled another nine games coming to the service over the next 11 days, including It Takes Two, Forza Horizon 5, GTA: San Andreas and more! Here's what's coming to Xbox Game Pass over the next week-or-so: Date Game Platform November 2
Feature These 15+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (November 1-5)
Another busy week ahead
Hoping for a quiet week away from game releases? Well, avert your eyes as another huge week is on the way, with titles such as Call of Duty: Vanguard and Forza Horizon 5 Premium Edition arriving on the scene. Here's everything coming to Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S this week: New Xbox Releases (November 1-5)
News Age Of Empires 4 Team Suggests An Xbox Version Is On The Cards
The news we all wanted to hear
The latest entry in the Age of Empires series has gone down a treat ever since it launched on PC with Xbox Game Pass last week, but unfortunately the game (and the series as a whole) has yet to release on Xbox consoles. There's been very little talk about a potential Xbox version up until now, but in a recent...
News SEGA And Microsoft Partner Up To Bring Next-Gen Games Via The Cloud
"Together we will reimagine how games get built"
In some big news over the weekend, SEGA and Microsoft announced they would be partnering up to form a "strategic alliance that explores ways for SEGA to produce large-scale, global games in a next-generation development environment built on Microsoft’s Azure cloud platform." The alliance is said to...
Guide The Best Free Xbox Games
30 of the best free Xbox games on Xbox One, Series X, Series S
If you're looking for a list of the best free Xbox games, you've come to the right place! From Halo Infinite to Rocket League, you'll find some amazing Xbox games you can download right now, and the best part is that you can play them without Xbox Live Gold! All you need to do is go to...
Guide Best Xbox Co-Op Games 2022: Multiplayer Games For Xbox One, Series X, Series S
The best local and online co-op Xbox games to play in 2022
What are the best Xbox Co-op games? Which online multiplayer and local co-op games should you play with your friends? When it comes to games that allow you to team up in order to achieve goals and work together towards victory, the Xbox family of consoles has got its fair share of excellent...
Feature Best Xbox Zombie Games: Our Picks For Xbox One, Series X & Series S
The Ungrateful Dead
Zombies! There's just something about the shambling undead that keeps video game creators, movie makers and pop culture in general coming back for more. As far as games are concerned, it's not too hard to see why these moany, groany bags of putrid flesh are so commonly employed as the enemy, they're already dead so you're not...
News These Ten Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass Today (October 31)
Last chance to scare yourself silly
In case you'd forgotten, today marks the removal of ten more games from the Xbox Game Pass library, including favourites such as Celeste, Knights and Bikes, Eastshade and a bunch of Five Nights at Freddy's games. Here are the ten games confirmed to leave before the end of the day on Xbox Game Pass:...
News The First Two Of November 2021's Xbox Games With Gold Are Now Available
Ready for an exciting career in furniture?
You can now begin downloading the first batch of November 2021's Xbox Games With Gold titles (one day early!), which are the Xbox One game Moving Out and Xbox 360 game Rocket Knight. Both titles are available right now from the Microsoft Store (links at the bottom of the page) or by searching manually on...
News Forza Horizon 5's First Update Is Now Live, 20GB For Xbox Series X|S
Add that to the 100GB+ base game installation
Last week, as you might recall, the Xbox and PC pre-load for Forza Horizon 5 on Game Pass (and anyone who purchased the game) got released. It was over 100GB and even larger on the past-gen platform Xbox One. Some people have now taken to social media sites like Twitter to reveal the first update is now...
Review Riders Republic - One Of The Best Extreme Sports Games On Xbox
The Big Steezy
Ubisoft's Rider's Republic, we think it's fair to say, does not get off to the best of starts in terms of initial impressions. This massively multiplayer open world sports extravaganza - think Forza Horizon with bikes, snowboards and wingsuits and you've 100% got the idea - lays it on thick with painfully tryhard banter and...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 30-31)
It's a spooky one
Are we all ready for a spooky weekend? Halloween is finally upon us, and so is a wealth of new titles to dive into. Outside of new Xbox Game Pass titles, Free Play Days and the several sales taking place, we also have huge new AAA releases such as Marvel's Guardi
Gallery 343 Shows Off More Stunning Halo Infinite Artwork, Renders And Screenshots
Game launches December 8th
Halo Infinite is getting closer by the day, and to fill the time, 343 has been keeping fans entertained with video updates, multiplayer betas, and also regular blog updates. The latest Inside Infinite update that dropped earlier this week included even more screenshots, renders, and concepts of what's arguably the most...
News Bethesda Details Everything Coming To Skyrim Anniversary Edition
Let the adventure begin
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition is right around the corner and Bethesda has dropped a bunch more details ahead of its November 11th launch. Firstly though, for anyone who owns The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Special Edition on Xbox One, certain pieces of content will be introduced for free, including fishing,...
Poll Are You Happy With November 2021's Xbox Games With Gold?
What do you make of the selection?
Microsoft has officially announced November 2021's Xbox Games with Gold, giving us a look at four more games we'll be able to play at no extra charge with our Gold memberships next month. In case you missed it, the games are Xbox One titles Moving Out and Kingdom Two Crowns, along with Xbox 360 (backwards...
News Here Are Your Xbox Games With Gold For November 2021
Another four games are on the way
Microsoft has officially announced all four Xbox Games With Gold titles for November 2021! 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 November: Xbox Series X / Xbox One:...
News Get Ready, Knockout City Is Receiving A Free Xbox Series X|S Upgrade
120fps!
EA has announced Knockout City is getting a few snazzy upgrades on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, all of which will arrive on November 2. The biggest upgrade will see the inclusion of 120fps, along with two graphic modes to choose from. Quality will focus on bringing a 4K experience, whilst Performance ups the frames per second. Here are...
News Visage Gets 'Enhanced Edition' For Xbox Series X|S, Now Available With Game Pass
"Happy spooky times!"
It's only been a few weeks since the first-person psychological horror game Visage arrived on Xbox Game Pass for the first time, and now it's already received a free 'Enhanced Edition' for Xbox Series X and Series S. The update brings support for up to 4K resolution at 60FPS, along with improved loading times. It's mentioned...
News Call Of Duty: Vanguard's Install Size Is Surprisingly Small On Xbox
Not bad at all!
Activision has officially released the install sizes for Call of Duty: Vanguard's launch on November 5th, and despite the COD series being known for ridiculous file sizes in recent years, Vanguard is not too bad at all to start with! On Xbox One, you're looking at a download of 56.6GB, while Xbox Series X and Series S clock in a...
Random Xbox Shows Off Craig's Incredible Transformation In Halo Infinite
The team has a bit of a "love-hate relationship" with him
We got a glimpse of Craig the Brute's makeover in the recent Halo Infinite campaign gameplay overview, and now Microsoft has gone a step further with a direct before and after shot. It's absolutely blowing up on social media right now, with more than 65K Likes at the time of writing. In...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (October 28-31)
Explore a world in turmoil and define its fate
It's time for another batch of Free Play Days titles! Despite being announced late this week, three 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? The big highlight is definitely open-world RPG Biomutant...
News Bright Memory: Infinite Launches This November For PC, But No Xbox Date Yet
Watch the launch trailer here
We first heard about Bright Memory: Infinite, "a lightning-fast fusion of the FPS and action genres", all the way back in May of 2020, and now the game has an official release date of November 11th for PC players. Unfortunately, the Xbox release is going to take a little longer to prepare, as the game's producer is now...
Guide Is Age Of Empires 4 Coming To Xbox?
A huge fan request
One of the big questions surrounding Age of Empires 4 is this: Is it coming to Xbox One, Xbox Series X and/or Xbox Series S? The game is available today with Xbox Game Pass for PC, and the reception to it so far has been fantastic. With such a phenomenal new release, many are hoping it could eventually make the jump to Xbox...
News Square Enix Brings Star Ocean: The Divine Force To Xbox In 2022
The sixth major entry in the series
Square Enix has announced the sixth entry in its long-running action RPG series, Star Ocean. It's officially titled Star Ocean: The Divine Force and will be coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One in 2022. It's developed by tri-Ace Inc. and will transport players to an expansive fantasy sci-fi world. Here they'll...
News Xbox Engineers Jokingly Switch Dashboard Font To Comic Sans
Ewwww
Comic Sans is an abomination of a font - we won't hear otherwise (editor's note: actually I don't think it's that bad!). It's often joked as being an awful eyesore and as a result, it's rarely used in a formal sense. However, after being challenged to transform the Xbox dashboard into a striking font, a few Xbox software engineers have risen...
News Xbox Employees Receive Special, One-Of-A-Kind Custom Controllers
Beautiful
There are all sorts of groovy controller concepts out there, but unfortunately, we never get our hands on them. The latest design is another offender, which has been gifted to numerous Xbox employees, and it's absolutely stunning. Designed by POPeART - who is no stranger to designing beautiful Xbox controller concepts - he was tasked to...
Roundup Here's What's Coming To Xbox In November 2021
Busy days ahead
It's another huge month for new releases on Xbox in November 2021, with the likes of Forza Horizon 5, Call of Duty: Vanguard, Battlefield 2042, Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition and more on the way. It's a gargantuan few weeks ahead! Without fur
