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Review Xuan Yuan Sword 7 - A Huge Surprise Hit
A love letter to the original Xbox days of gaming
These days, games get so bogged down in their ideas that they lose their central idea. Take Assassin's Creed Valhalla for example. The game is fantastic but is accompanied by an extraordinary amount of filler, and the result is that the percentage of people who made it to the end is shockingly low...
News Digital Foundry Praises Halo Infinite's 'Impressive' Performance Modes On Xbox
"Xbox One X surprised us most this time around"
The Halo Infinite Technical Preview has returned for all Xbox users this weekend (accessible via the Xbox Insider Hub app), and just like last week, it's getting a lot of praise across the board so far. Digital Foundry has also delved into the preview to reveal that the game's performance modes on...
News 343 Confirms Halo's Legendary Multiplayer Announcer Won't Be In Halo Infinite's BTB Mode
And some fans aren't happy
Part of what makes the Halo multiplayer experience so special is the legendary announcer, Jeff Steitzer. He's been voicing for the Halo series since the original game and in Halo Infinite returns as the "traditional multiplayer" announcer. While many fans were hoping to hear him in the game's Big Team Battle, it seems 343...
News Bloober Team Teases New Layers Of Fear Title Running In Unreal Engine 5
It looks scarily real
Bloober Team has previously been reported to be working on two new projects, both bigger in terms of scale compared to Xbox Game Pass title The Medium. We now have an indication as to what one of them will be, as the team has shared a look at a new title set in the Layers of Fear universe, running in Unreal Engine 5.
Guide How To Claim 2500 Bonus Microsoft Rewards Points On Xbox In October
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. October 2021's "Monthly Bonus Round" challenge has just begun, and by satisfying a few easy...
News Xbox Reveals Various New Accessibility Features Coming Soon
Quick Settings, Night Mode, Colour Filters and more
Team Xbox has today unveiled a batch of new accessibility features that will be coming to Xbox soon, with the company preparing to celebrate accessible gaming and the Gaming & Disability community all month long. The first of these is New Game Accessibility Feature Tags for the Microsoft Store...
Review FIFA 22 (XSX) - FIFA's Best Outing On The Pitch In Years
An impressive year for the footie behemoth
Last year's FIFA 21 was the series' first outing on the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, and while it proved a sizeable jump up from the Xbox One version in the visual department, there weren't too many comparisons to make from a gameplay perspective. FIFA 22, however, is marketing its next-gen version...
News Konami Is Reportedly Set To Remake Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater
Along with Castlevania and Silent Hill
There have been tons of reports over the past year that Konami was looking to revive Silent Hill and Castlevania, but one franchise that has remained relatively quiet is Metal Gear Solid. However, a new report suggests that not only is the company looking at bringing back the series, but could be working on a...
Rumour Hellblade 2 Is 'Planned' To Be Shown At The Game Awards 2021
Broadcasting from the Microsoft Theatre this December
With E3 and Gamescom out of the way, what's next? Why, The Game Awards, of course! The show has been confirmed to be airing on December 9 and will be taking place as an in-person event at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles. Expectations for the show are high after recent years, and it seems...
News Stranger Of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin Launches March 2022, Free Trial Now Available
Final Fantasy with a twist
Team Ninja's take on mixing a bit of Ninja Gaiden with Final Fantasy finally has a release date, as Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin has been confirmed to be launching on March 18, 2022 for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. As part of Square Enix's appearance at the Tokyo Game Show, the game's release...
News Halo Infinite's Technical Preview Is Now Live For All Xbox Insiders
Go, go, go!
Eager to check out Halo Infinite's multiplayer? Well, all Xbox Insiders can get involved this weekend, and if you're not signed up, it's still super easy to do. If you haven't already, be sure to download the Xbox Insider app on your console, and you'll find the ability to grab the Halo Infinite technical preview within. Here's how to...
News Phoenix Point Brings Its Tactical Combat To Xbox Game Pass
Take the fight to the alien menace
Today marks the last day of this current batch of Xbox Game Pass titles (it's been a busy week to say the least!), and what better way to end it than with Phoenix Point arriving on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. The turn-based tactical shooter plays out in a similar vein to games such as X-COM,...
Deals Get An Xbox Series S With A Free Copy Of FIFA 22 (UK)
To celebrate the launch of EA's latest release
We've got a great little deal to share if you're in the market for an Xbox Series S (thanks to Pure Xbox user Widey85 for the tip), as from today, a variety of UK retailers are giving away a free copy of FIFA 22 with an Xbox Series S. The deal is seemingly to celebrate the launch of EA's latest footie...
News Xbox Is Working 'Every Single Day' To Increase Its Line-Up Of Japanese Games
Phil knows it's important to fans
Head of Xbox Phil Spencer has mentioned on a number of occasions how the company would like to bolster its Japanese video game offerings, and the subject was briefly raised again during Xbox's Tokyo Game Show livestream. During a chat with Shinji Mikami - the found of Japanese studio Tango Gameworks (a developer...
News The Good Life Is Definitely Coming To Xbox Game Pass This October, Demo Now Available
It looks absolutely bonkers
After some uncertainty over whether The Good Life would be coming to Xbox Game Pass, developer White Owls has confirmed it will be hitting the service day one on October 15 for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. There's also a free demo available on the Microsoft Store
News Xbox Game Pass Title Moonglow Bay Has Been Delayed Ever So Slightly
Wholesome vibes coming your way... a few weeks later
Update: Unfortunately some "pesky bugs" have put a spanner in the works, resulting in Moonglow Bay being delayed by a few weeks until October 26. Thankfully, it's not too far away! Ahead of its Xbox Game Pass launch, the team has something special to share on its original release date of...
News Phil Spencer Congratulates God Of War Director On ‘Best Game Of All Time’ Award
"Great recognition for a fantastic game"
It seems like Xbox head Phil Spencer and God of War director Cory Barlog are good friends these days, and a recent exchange on social media has fueled their relationship even further. Following a competition that saw IGN readers voting for their favourite game, God of War came out on top. Following this,...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (September 30 - October 3)
Cooking, racing and slicing
It's time for another batch of Free Play Days titles! Three more games are available to play for free this weekend for Xbox Live Gold members, and they're ready to download right now. This weekend will see a varied selection, from the hectic co-op action of Overcooked! All You Can Eat to the fast-paced tracks of NASCAR...
News PlayStation Acquires Metal Gear Solid HD Dev BluePoint Games
Another one bites the dust
The acquisitions just keep ramping up over at PlayStation HQ as the company has now acquired BluePoint Games, which previously worked on Metal Gear Solid HD Collection and the Xbox 360 port of Titanfall. It's no huge surprise this acquisition has been made, considering the developer has solely been working with...
News WW2 Shooter Hell Let Loose Now Has A 10-Hour Free Trial On Xbox
Download and play the full game right now
Hell Let Loose has had plenty of hype surrounding it ahead of the game's console release on October 5, and now it's actually available to play for free for 10 hours on Xbox Series X|S, including access to the full game and all its features. Hell Let Loose is a hardcore World War Two first person shooter...
News Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition Has Been Rated In Korea
Is an announcement coming soon?
Following on from rumours of a remastered collection of classic GTA games arriving either later this year or sometime next year, Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - Definitive Edition has now officially been rated in Korea. The listing was spotted by Twitter user Nibellion, which revealed the game has been rated by a...
News These Five Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass Today (September 30)
One last Night in the Woods
In case you'd forgotten, today marks the removal of five more games from the Xbox Game Pass library, including favourites such as Night in the Woods, Drake Hollow and Warhammer: Vermintide II. Here are the five games confirmed to leave before the end of the day on Xbox Game Pass: Date Game Platform Sep 30th Drake...
News Phil Spencer: Xbox Series X|S Supply Issues Will Continue Into 2022
"It’s going to be with us for months and months"
If you were hoping to easily grab an Xbox Series X|S before the year's end, then you might want to temper those expectations. Xbox boss Phil Spencer has said he believes the shortages will carry on into 2022. Speaking to The Wrap (thanks VGC for the transcription), Spencer said there are multiple...
News The First Two Of October 2021's Xbox Games With Gold Are Now Available
Step into the shadows of the hell house
You can now begin downloading the first batch of October 2021's Xbox Games With Gold titles (one day early!), which are the Xbox One game Aaero and Xbox 360 game Castlevania: Harmony of Despair. Both titles are available right now from the Microsoft Store (links at the bottom of the page) or by searching...
Review Scarlet Nexus - Bonkers Combat, With An Even More Bonkers Story
Bring some painkillers
With Scarlet Nexus joining Xbox Game Pass (September 30), we're re-publishing this review. A few hours into Scarlet Nexus your fingers are dancing around the controller as you're directing the ballet of action on screen. By the end of the game, you're not only directing the experience, but you're also producing it,...
News eFootball 2022 Receives 'Overwhelmingly Negative' Reviews At Launch
The PES replacement is off to a worrying start
Konami unveiled the PES replacement eFootball earlier this year, serving as a free-to-play game that will evolve with new features over time, but its initial launch (it went live last night) has gone down noticeably poorly so far. Players have swarmed social media to share their impressions, with the...
News Surprise! Scarlet Nexus Is Joining Xbox Game Pass Today
Announced at the Tokyo Game Show
As a surprise announcement during Xbox's Tokyo Game Show stream, it was revealed Scarlet Nexus is coming to the service and will be available later today on Xbox, PC and Cloud (with touch controls!). Releasing back in June, the stylish RPG has already made its way to Xbox Game Pass members, bringing fast-paced...
Video Watch Xbox's Tokyo Game Show 2021 Stream Here
A 50-minute celebration with Xbox's Asia community
Update: The show is now over, and we've provided a full recap of announcements elsewhere on Pure Xbox. Original story: Welcome! It's time for Xbox's live stream at the Tokyo Game Show 2021, which is a 50-minute show featuring the latest regionally relevant updates on previously announced games...
News Toy Soldiers HD Sets New October Release Date For Xbox
It's once again on the move
We've been keeping a keen eye on Toy Soldiers HD for a while now, which is an HD remaster of the popular 2010 Xbox 360 game, but unfortunately its release date has been pushed back a bit further until October 21. The reason is to ensure the game gets a simultaneous release across all platforms (including PlayStation 4...
News Phil Spencer Is Lost For Words About Lost Words On Xbox Game Pass
He has no words anymore
Indie titles are hitting Xbox Game Pass every week at the moment, but there's one that seems to constantly be capturing Xbox boss Phil Spencer's attention, and that's Lost Words: Beyond the Page. Spencer's love for the game began in April when he described it as a "really a special game" with a "fantastic atmosphere, writing...
News MediEvil Inspired Pumpkin Jack Is Heading To Xbox Series X|S Just In Time For Halloween
Spooky!
Pumpkin Jack arrived on Xbox One last year and was a surprisingly fun platformer with a wonderful spooky mood. Now, the game is heading to Xbox Series X|S in the form of a free next-gen upgrade on October 27. Inspired by games such as MediEvil and Jak & Daxter, the next-gen version will be bringing two new graphical options for players...
Roundup Here's What's Coming To Xbox In October 2021
It's another action-packed month of releases
It's another huge month for new releases on Xbox in October 2021, with over 50 games slated for release including FIFA 22, Alan Wake Remastered, Far Cry 6, Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy, Riders Republic and many more. That's not to mention the Game Pass titles, which are highlighted by the day one...
News Trade-In: GAME Is Offering An Xbox Series S With FIFA 22 From £85
Stock permitting
While many potential customers are still battling to get a next-gen console, it seems the UK retailer GAME is actively encouraging people to test their luck in-store. A special promotion is offering customers the opportunity to pick up an Xbox Series S along with FIFA 22 for as little as £84.99 when trading in an old console. The...
Review Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania - A Love Letter With A Few Misfires
AiAi and his friends are back!
Can you believe the Super Monkey Ball series is 20 years old? We can't either, but 2021 is the year of the monkey and SEGA is celebrating its iconic hero AiAi and friends with Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania, a completely remastered collection of three fan-favourite titles in the franchise. Whether you're a series...
News Battlefield 2042's Beta Will Require Xbox Live Gold, But Not PlayStation Plus
For some reason
News of Battlefield 2042's open beta surfaced this week, alerting fans they can expect to dive into the action as early as next week. However, it's been confirmed all players will require an Xbox Live Gold membership to check it out on Microsoft's consoles, whereas PlayStation owners won't require a Plus subscription. The news was...
News Insurgency: Sandstorm Makes Its Debut On Xbox, Available Now
"The definitive tactical FPS on consoles"
We've seen a lot of Xbox fans building anticipation for the release of Insurgency: Sandstorm over the past few weeks and months, and today is the day, as the game is officially now available for Xbox One, Series X and Series S. Described as "the definitive tactical FPS on consoles", Insurgency: Sandstorm...
News Here's Every Game That Supports Dolby Vision & Atmos On Xbox So Far
It's a small selection to start with
Yesterday, Xbox announced Dolby Vision for gaming on Xbox Series X and Series S, gifting applicable users the ability to enhance their games even further. Now, we have confirmation from Microsoft of which games support both Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos so far. Despite the
News Xbox Is Making Game Pass & Live Gold Cheaper In Three Territories
Chile, Hong Kong and Israel
Microsoft is lowering the price of Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Live Gold in Chile, Hong Kong and Israel, responding to the market in those territories. The company confirmed the news to VGC, revealing these changes have been made to fall in line with the economic climate of each territory, rather than serving as the...
News Medal TV, The Game Capture Platform, Has Partnered With Xbox
"Bringing your clips to the world"
If you're an Xbox user who likes to edit, share and upload game clips to YouTube and social media, you might be interested in checking out the "#1 game capture platform" Medal, as it's partnered with Xbox. All you'll have to do is link your Xbox account to the Medal client, and then you can create quick links to...
News Chernobylite Brings Its Survival Horror RPG To Xbox, Out Now
Uncover the truth of your tortured past
There's been a fair bit of anticipation surrounding the release of sci-fi survival horror RPG Chernobylite on Xbox, and now it's finally available as of today, with the game retailing for a very reasonable £24.99 / $29.99 at launch. The game sees you take on the role of Igor, a physicist and ex-employee of...
News Xbox Cloud Gaming For Console Is Now Rolling Out To Insiders
"Cloud gaming on your console – no installs required"
In some surprise news, Microsoft has announced that Xbox Cloud Gaming for Console has already begun rolling out to Xbox Insiders as of today, allowing you to play Game Pass games on your console without having to install them first. The feature is available for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members,...
Video Alan Wake Remastered 4K Gameplay Showcases A Substantial Upgrade
Shine a light on this
Alan Wake Remastered is right around the corner. Up until now, we’ve had some comparison footage to showcase some hefty changes, but recently released gameplay of the first seven minutes running in 4K is our best look yet. As shared by IGN, the gameplay features a stunning look at the game’s introduction. While the...
News Xbox Console Exclusive Scorn May Have Been Delayed Until 2022
Say goodbye to that Fall 2021 release window
Despite recent news that Scorn was still intended to launch on Xbox this year, newly discovered information seems to suggest it may have been pushed back until sometime in 2022. As spotted by True Achievements, a recent press release from Kepler
News Ghostrunner's Free Xbox Series X, Series S Upgrade Is Now Available
With ray tracing support and 4K at up to 120fps
Ghostrunner was perhaps one of last year's most underrated gems. Releasing just before the launch of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, the game didn’t seem to get the attention it quite deserved at the time, but hopefully that’s all set to change today as a free next-gen upgrade of the game is...
News Get Ready, Battlefield 2042's Open Beta Begins Next Week
With Early Access for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members
Having been delayed until November, EA has finally announced its Battlefield 2042 beta plans. Eager fans can expect to jump in between October 8 - 9, with early access open from October 6 for anyone who has pre-ordered or is an EA Play member (which includes Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers).
Poll Are You Happy With October 2021's Xbox Games With Gold?
What do you make of the selection?
Microsoft has officially announced October 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 Aaero and Hover, along with Xbox 360 (backwards compatible) games...
News Here Are Your Xbox Games With Gold For October 2021
Another four games are on the way
Microsoft has officially announced all four Xbox Games With Gold titles for October 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 October: Xbox Series X / Xbox One:...
News Don't Worry, Disney Classic Games Collection Will Have A $9.99 DLC Upgrade Option
There's no need to purchase the game again
News of the Disney Classic Games Collection dropped last week, which revealed the previously released bundle of Aladdin and The Lion King would be joined by some new titles. Not only is the SNES version of Aladdin being included, but The Jungle Book will also be joining the roster. Since this announcement,...
News Dolby Vision For Gaming Is Now Available On Xbox Series X|S
For over 100 next-gen titles
The Xbox Series X and Series S are making console history starting today, as they've become the first systems to incorporate Dolby Vision for gaming. The new feature (previously available for Insiders) will be available for over 100 next-gen titles, along with boosting visual enhancements on thousands of classic HDR10...
News Microsoft CEO: Xbox Is Now A Much More Central Part Of The Company
"Xbox was part of Microsoft but it was out on the side"
It's been clear in recent years that Microsoft is putting a bigger emphasis on Xbox. From huge studio acquisitions such as Bethesda to introducing Xbox Game Pass, the company is working hard to involve the brand in its ecosystem. This is something Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has publicly...
