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News Here Are The Release Times For Psychonauts 2 On Xbox Game Pass
No need to be psychic for these times
After those incredible reviews of Psychonauts 2 yesterday, you'll no doubt be eager to jump in as soon as the game goes live on Xbox Game Pass. Fortunately, won't have to wait too long, as it's expected to arrive relatively early. As revealed by the
Deals 450+ Xbox Games On Offer This Week, Including A Huge Gamescom Sale
But only Europe gets the Gamescom sale
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! This selection is absolutely huge if you're in Europe this week thanks to a special Gamescom sale, while everyone also gets Deals with Gold, Spotlight and ID Super Saver offers as well. We've highlighted just a few of the most notable Xbox games offers in this...
Guide Everything You Need To Know About Psychonauts 2 On Xbox Game Pass
Game details, release times, pre-load info & more
Psychonauts 2 is launching this week, and if you haven't checked out our review already, you should know that it's an absolute masterpiece! Of course, with stellar reviews across the board, no doubt many Xbox owners who haven't checked out the series before will be wondering what this is all
News Assassin's Creed Odyssey Is Officially Getting A 60FPS Boost For Xbox Series X, Series S
"Missing Ancient Greece?"
Ubisoft has issued the very exciting news for Assassin's Creed fans today that 2018's Assassin's Creed Odyssey is getting a free boost from 30fps to 60fps for Xbox Series X|S as soon as tomorrow, August 24. It's worth noting that this has nothing to do with Microsoft's FPS Boost feature, and is instead an official patch,...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Aliens: Fireteam Elite
A facehugger or a chestburster?
Having only being announced a few months back, Aliens: Fireteam Elite is here to offer some manic co-operative action. Ahead of its launch on August 24, reviews for the game have dropped today. Here at Pure Xbox, we gave the game a 7/10, praising how it replicates the the feel of the films and solid co-op gameplay...
Review Aliens: Fireteam Elite - A Survival Shooter That's All About The Action
A mostly great squad-based Xeno shooter. Mostly.
Diving into Cold Iron Studios' Aliens: Fireteam Elite for the very first time - especially if your last videogame experience of this universe was Alien: Isolation - it's probably best to adjust your expectations ever so slightly. This isn't some slow-burn horror effort, tension-filled corridor crawler...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Psychonauts 2
Worth losing your mind over?
After what feels like an eternity, Double Fine's Psychonauts 2 is finally releasing for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S with Xbox Game Pass on Wednesday, August 25. It's been a long wait! Fortunately, it's also been worth the wait, as it's been getting superb reviews across the board, including here at Pure...
Review Psychonauts 2 - Bigger, Better And Crazier, Another GOTY Contender
Absolutely mental
Replaying the first Psychonauts this year felt as though we'd slipped back into our younger selves, sat in front of the TV on a Saturday morning watching cartoons. It has such a wonderful atmosphere, with characters we love, a world that's a delight to explore, and a beautiful insight into mental health that's portrayed with ease...
Feature These Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (August 24-27)
Prepare for the ultimate hunt
It's time for another weekly Xbox new releases roundup, and this week is dominated by two major releases in the form of Double Fine's Psychonauts 2 (also on Game Pass!) along with the survival shooter Aliens: Fireteam Elite. Also, the classic 1993 PC title Myst is coming to Xbox for the first time, and again, it's...
Talking Point What September 2021 Xbox Games With Gold Do You Want?
What's on your wishlist?
It's almost that time once again, with more Xbox Games with Gold titles set to be announced very soon! The month of August has seen Darksiders 3, Yooka-Laylee, Lost Planet 3 and Garou: Mark of the Wolves all given away for free for Xbox Live Gold subscribers, and another four games will soon be on the way. If you haven't...
Guide Xbox Game Pass: All Games Coming Soon & Leaving Soon In August 2021
The latest Game Pass reveals and updates
Looking for a complete list of Xbox Game Pass games coming soon in August 2021? 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 August, as...
News Xbox Canada Has Created This Amazing Lumberjack Controller
"Made for life in Canada"
We've seen some pretty inventive custom Xbox controller designs over the years, and this one is definitely worth adding to the list! It's been created by the official Xbox Canada team, and is being given away in a competition. To be in with a chance of winning it, you just need to RT the following tweet and follow the team...
News WWE 2K22 Gets A New Trailer And Late Release Date Of March 2022
Featuring a redesigned engine and "stunning" visuals
We've been treated to another look at WWE 2K22 as part of SummerSlam this weekend, along with the news that the game will officially be releasing later than usual for a WWE title, set to arrive for Xbox in March of 2022. Typically, WWE games have released around the end of the year, but 2K22...
News The Outer Worlds 2 Seems To Already Be In A Playable State
Development might not be as fresh as we thought
One of the highlights of the Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase in June was the reveal of The Outer Worlds 2. According to Obsidian's hilarious trailer, at that point in time, the development team hadn't finished the game's design, story or "finished any gameplay" that was actually ready to show... the...
Video Death's Door Prototype Footage Shows Just How Far The Final Release Came
Discover the game's origins
Death's Door has captured the hearts of players around the world everywhere - we even gave the game a prestigious 10/10 score here at Pure Xbox! It's always interesting to see how experiences such as this began, and the above footage of Death's Door's prototype gameplay is a fascinating watch. Shared by the team at Acid...
News Hades Soars Over Flight Sim As Metacritic's Highest-Rated Xbox Game Of 2021
It's also the highest-rated Series X|S game of all time
This year is proving to be an incredible year for Xbox owners. Just last month Microsoft Flight Simulator launched on Xbox Series X|S and instantly became the highest-rated game of the year for Xbox on Metacritic. However, that time in the top spot didn't last long, as Hades has quickly...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 21-22)
We're hooked on Splitgate!
Welcome to the weekend! We've got lots to check out on Xbox Game Pass over the next two days, including the likes of Twelve Minutes. Recompile and the Quake remaster. Three more
Video YouTuber MVG Reveals His Role In Developing The Quake Remaster
"It's just a dream come true"
After a number of rumours, id Software and Bethesda this week announced (and released) a Quake remaster on all platforms including the Xbox Series X and S. As you might have already heard - Nightdive Studios assisted in bringing the game to these modern systems. Nightdive game developer and YouTuber, MVG, has also...
News Big Rumble Boxing Is Giving Us 'Ready 2 Rumble' Vibes, Out This September
Featuring characters from the Creed and Rocky movies
We all know that Xbox has been starved of boxing games over the past decade (although we're keeping a close eye on eSports Boxing Club), but we're finally getting one on September 3 in the form of Big Rumble Boxing. The video above gives us a look at gameplay, and to us it seems fairly...
News Halo Infinite Won't Include Co-Op Or Forge At Launch This Fall
"They're just not ready"
343 Industries has provided an update on the development for Halo Infinite today, admitting that both co-op support for the campaign and the Forge level editor will not be included with the game at launch this fall as they're "just not ready". The news was revealed by Joseph Staten, Halo Infinite creative head, who advised...
News Don't Forget, The Diablo 2: Resurrected Open Beta Begins Today
Running until Sunday
There's just so much happening in the gaming world right now, isn't there? There used to be a time when new releases were fairly quiet in the summer, but now we've got massive indie hits on the way, multiple game betas and events such as Gamescom on the horizon. In all that noise it can be easy to miss out on one or two details,...
News Finally, LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Is Appearing At Gamescom Next Week
It's true, all of it
An entire year since we last saw LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga (at Gamescom 2020, in fact), it's finally been confirmed to be a part of this year's Gamescom Opening Night Live with a new look at the game. LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga was originally meant to release this spring,
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Madden NFL 22
Is it in for a touchdown, or has EA fumbled it?
Today marks the release of the standard version of Madden NFL 22 for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, and the reviews have also only just begun to trickle out, so this is our first chance to see what the critics think. Is it worth a purchase, or you should you wait until it hits EA Play next...
News Here We Go, A Saints Row Reboot Is Being Teased For Gamescom
Everybody stay calm!
Just when you thought 2021 couldn't possibly deliver any more breathtaking announcements, the long rumoured Saints Row reboot looks to finally be surfacing at Gamescom Opening Night Live on August 25. The tease comes from the show's presenter Geoff Keighley, who has shared an image of a graffiti sprayed wall, with the words...
News Phil Spencer Talks About Quake’s Legacy Within The Games Industry
"You can remember before Quake and after Quake"
The Quake remaster's surprise announcement and drop into Xbox Game Pass yesterday was a very welcome one. It's a game with a huge cultural impact and one that Xbox boss Phil Spencer recognises. As part of Quakecon 2021, Spencer delivered a small message about the game and how "it set a bar" when it...
News Xbox's Latest Console Update Fixes An Issue With Broken Game Trials
It's a 1.1GB download
You might have noticed that Xbox has a new update available to download today, but Microsoft has yet to provide any specific patch notes for it. However, we do at least know that it targets an issue with broken game trials. This stems from an issue players were having with the 10-hour EA Play trial of Madden NFL 22, where even...
News Unsurprisingly, Halo Infinite Looks Set To Include A Photo Mode
Get snapping, Spartan!
Photo modes have blown up in recent years. As games continuously look prettier than ever before, it's no surprise more and more developers are adding the feature into their games. Now, with Halo Infinite on the horizon, it looks as though it's also set to feature a photo mode, at least according to a recent data mine. The...
Deals The Original Psychonauts Is Ridiculously Cheap Right Now On Xbox
Deal of the century
Psychonauts 2 is launching next week, but why not spend this weekend diving into Double Fine's original masterpiece? Up until the sequel's release, you can grab the game for a ridiculously low price of just £0.91 / $0.99 on Xbox! The deal is live right now and can be purchased via your console or the Microsoft Store. Even after...
News No Joke, There's Now A Way To Play Super Mario 64 On Xbox
And it's totally free and easy to do
We've come across a very neat trick! The classic Nintendo game Super Mario 64 is actually playable on your Xbox right now, and it doesn't require any kind of emulation tools or special apps. Back in April, our sister site Nintendo Life highlighted how Super Mario 64 was now playable via a browser (it's called...
News Xbox Fans Could Win A Custom Bethesda Series X|S Controller
Celebrate QuakeCon in style
QuakeCon 2021 is taking place this weekend and to celebrate Bethesda is giving away a special custom Xbox Series X|S controller. It features the logos from all of Bethesda's franchises such as The Elder Scrolls and Quake. Provided you're located in the US, all you have to do is follow and retweet the official Bethesda...
News Skyrim Anniversary Edition Launches This November For Xbox One, Series X, Series S
Along with a free next-gen update
Yes, another version (!) of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is on the way, this time in the form of an Anniversary Edition. It's set to launch on November 11 for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. The new release is to mark the 10th anniversary of the game and will be available to purchase for owners of Skyrim:...
News Don't Worry, Call Of Duty: Vanguard Isn't 270GB On Xbox
It's still pretty sizeable though
Call of Duty: Vanguard had its big official unveiling earlier today, with the game set to arrive for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on November 5, and to the surprise of no one, it's going to take up plenty of storage space. However, despite a listing of 270.05GB cropping up on the Microsoft Store...
News Art Of Rally Patch Fixes 'Press Any Button To Start' Issue On Xbox
Along with an assortment of other fixes
Art of Rally launched onto Xbox Game Pass last week, and while it proved to be a lovely little title, it came with one small caveat - players were plagued with an issue that would stop them from being able to sign in. Luckily, there was a workaround for the issue, but a new patch has reportedly rectified the...
News Call Of Duty: Vanguard Launches On Xbox This November
Get ready to drop into action
After a pretty explosive Call of Duty: Warzone event, we've been given our first official look at Call of Duty: Vanguard. It will be launching on November 5 for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. The game is set to include a full campaign, multiplayer and the return of the fan-favourite Zombies mode. The Xbox...
News The Quake Remaster Is Real, And It's Out Now On Xbox Game Pass
Complete with local and online multiplayer
Oh it's true! After a unknown Quake game was rated for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S earlier today, it has now been revealed to be an 'enhanced' edition of the original title, available now with Xbox Game Pass! This isn't just a simple remaster either, as in addition to the (up to) 4K...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Recompile On Xbox Game Pass
The sci-fi Metroidvania adventure
The big release today on Xbox Game Pass (prior to Quake!) arrived in the form of interactive thriller Twelve Minutes, but we've also had another couple of intriguing day one launches including the Metroidvania-inspired Recompile
News Fatal Frame: Maiden Of Black Water Will Include A Free Xbox Series X And Series S Upgrade
Enhancing the terror for next-gen
With Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water (or as it'll be known in Europe, Project Zero: Maiden of Black Water) finally making its way to Xbox this October, many players are excited to jump into the iconic horror game. As an added bonus, Xbox Series X and Series S owners will get an enhanced version of the game when...
Guide Twelve Minutes: How To Find Out The Name Of The Nanny
It's "something flowery", but what is it?
So, you're getting close to the end in Twelve Minutes with Xbox Game Pass and you've convinced the cop your wife is innocent. He's mentioned the nanny's name is "something flowery", but how do you find out what it is? What Is The Nanny's Name In Twelve Minutes?: MAJOR SPOILERS AHEAD FOR THE LATE STAGES...
Guide Twelve Minutes: How To Prove Your Wife Is Innocent
And how to get Bumblebee to talk to you
So, you're stuck on Twelve Minutes with Xbox Game Pass and you're trying to convince the 'cop' that your wife is innocent in regards to her father's murder, but he's asking for proof and you don't have it. What do you do?! How To Prove Your Wife Is Innocent In Twelve Minutes: We're going to assume that in...
Guide Twelve Minutes: How To Prove The Day Is Restarting
How to convince your wife of the time-loop
So, you're stuck on Twelve Minutes with Xbox Game Pass and you're trying to convince your wife that the day is restarting. The only problem? She doesn't believe you. Fortunately, there is a way to prove it to her. How To Prove The Day Is Restarting In Twelve Minutes: There are a couple of ways we were...
Guide Twelve Minutes: How To Find The Pocket Watch
The cop wants your wife's watch, but where is it?!
So, you're stuck on Twelve Minutes with Xbox Game Pass and you keep hearing about this pocket watch the cop wants to know about. The only question is, how do you find it? Does it even exist? Fortunately, it's a pretty easy solution. Where Is The Pocket Watch In Twelve Minutes?: Firstly, you'll...
News The Ascent Patch Now Available, Brings Co-Op Improvements, Translation Fixes, More
It's a long list
The Ascent launched on Xbox Game Pass last month and while it was generally well-received, was plagued with a few issues. Ray tracing wasn't available in the Xbox Game Pass for PC version at launch, the co-op was fairly broken, and many commented on the game's poor translation in certain areas. An update has now been released
News NHL 22 Takes To The Ice This October With A New Game Engine
Optimised for Xbox Series X|S for the first time
Update (Thu 19th Aug, 2021 16:15 BST): We now have the official details! The standard version of NHL 22 officially arrives for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on October 15, and the Frostbite engine will be implemented across all versions, delivering “the biggest single-year visual upgrade...
News Hell Let Loose Will Feature Cross-Play Between Xbox Series X|S & PS5
PC is being kept separate
Hell Let Loose was previously announced to be arriving on Xbox Series consoles at some point in 2021, and now developer Black Matter has confirmed cross-play will be implemented between Xbox and PlayStation 5. The news was revealed on Twitter when a fan asked if cross-play was coming to the game. It was said that Xbox...
News Xbox Unveils New Stereo Headset, Launching This September
Pre-orders now open
Xbox has announced a new wired Stereo Headset, launching on September 21 for £54.99 / $59.99. The new peripheral looks to be a more affordable alternative to the Xbox Wireless Headset, which was released earlier this year. Compared to that one, the new Xbox Stereo Headset will be wired but will still include "clear microphone...
News Overnight FPS Sensation Splitgate Reaches 10 Million Downloads
1047 Games planning to extend open beta
The upcoming free-to-play shooter Splitgate is already turning into one of the surprise video game success stories of 2021. In less than a month, the open beta of this Halo and Portal-inspired game has now reached 10 million downloads. In response to this, the de
News Rumoured Quake Remaster Rated For Xbox One, Series X, Series S
We're anticipating an announcement today
Last week, it appeared a "revitalised edition" of the original Quake was set to be announced. A rating for the game has now been spotted for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, along with the suggestion we may see its announcement anytime now. The rating is on the ESRB website, which lists Quake from...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (August 19-22)
Outplay rival gangs in intense PvPvE multiplayer heists
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. So, what's on offer? We've got The Elder Scrolls Online, which is actually sticking around in Free Play Days...
Rumour GTA Remastered Trilogy Will Launch In 2022, Not This Year
We may have to wait a little longer
Hot on the heels of a reported GTA Remastered Trilogy coming to light, the previously claimed 2021 release window for the trilogy is said to be inaccurate, according to another industry insider. Tom Henderson, who correctly leaked information about Battlefield 2042 and Call of Duty: Vang
News Six More Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass (August 19)
"Change the outcome and break the loop"
Update: Well, we've been treated to a few surprises today! The original Quake been remastered and shadow-dropped on Xbox Game Pass for console, PC and cloud, while the PC service has also added two other Quake classics. We've added them all to the list below. Original story: It's Game Pass day! We've got...
