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News Despite A Mixed Reception, Biomutant Has Sold Over 1 Million Copies
And recouped its development costs within a week
Biomutant arrived earlier this year, and after years of hype, it didn't quite make the lasting impression many hoped it would. While by no means a terrible game, the general consensus placed it in a fairly average light, with it doing very little to differentiate itself from the crowd. That being...
News Xbox Exclusive The Gunk Is Still Launching This Year, Publisher Confirms
With more information "coming soon"
It's been a long time since we last heard about Image & Form Games' upcoming Xbox exclusive The Gunk. After being announced and shown off just over a year ago, things have been fairly quiet from the developer ever since. With a release window of 2021, many were beginning to believe it may miss the mark, but...
News Free-To-Play Shooter Vigor Now Runs At 60FPS On Xbox Series X And Series S
With more enhancements planned for the future
The sheer number of impressive free games on Xbox is staggering right now, especially when quite a few of them are packed to the brim with content. What's even more enticing is how many of those titles have also received a free next-gen upgrade, with Vigor now joining that celebrated list of games. As...
News Myst Will Use AMD's Fidelity FX Super Resolution Tech On Xbox
"This allows us to crank the graphics quality much higher..."
The news of Myst joining Xbox Game Pass next week has been met with excitement. For years we've been the one console family that has missed out on the iconic title, but now, not only are we getting the game, but a graphically superior version. In fact, it's said to be using AMD Fidelity...
Review Twelve Minutes - The Game Pass Thriller With A Hollywood Cast
If I could turn back time
It's impossible to not at least be intrigued by Twelve Minutes. An interactive top-down thriller, launching into Xbox Game Pass on day one, and starring a Hollywood cast the likes of which games are almost never treated to, especially in the case of indie titles. The question is, can it live up to the hype? Fortunately, the...
News Former PlayStation Exclusive Oddworld: Soulstorm Is Heading To Xbox
Complete with all-new content
After speculation arose earlier this year, Oddworld Inhabitants has now officially announced an Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S version of Oddworld: Soulstorm is on the way. No official date has been revealed, but new content has been confirmed to be in the works, although it's unclear what that may be. It's...
Guide How To Join The Xbox Insider Program
Everything you need to know
Over the past few months, there have been loads of cool features coming to Xbox. The only problem is, when they're first announced, you're usually hit with those dreaded words: Currently available for Xbox Insiders. Of course, these features roll out universally over time, but sometimes you just want to be one of the...
News Among Us Devs 'Offended' By Fortnite's New Impostor Mode
That's pretty sus
Fortnite is no stranger to taking a popular concept and putting it into its own game. The now successful battle royale mode in Fortnite stemmed from the increasing buzz around PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds at the time, and now its new Impostor Mode is eerily similar to Among Us. Its resemblance is so striking that a couple of...
News Here Are The Release Times For Twelve Minutes On Xbox Game Pass
No detective skills needed here
The rest of August is looking impressive for Xbox Game Pass. Titles such as Psychonauts 2, Myst and of course, Twelve Minutes, are all arriving in the next week-or-so. The latter is dropping on Thursday, August 19, and if you were hoping to dive straight in at midnight, you're going to be slightly disappointed...
News Tales Of Arise’s Free Demo Is Now Available On Xbox
With some free bonus content for the full game
If you’re eager to get your hands on Tales of Arise, then fear not - a free demo is now available to download on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. The demo allows players to explore a part of the game’s world, with a chance to engage in the new battle system that many fans are dying to get...
News Sea Of Thieves: A Pirate's Life Launch Results In 'Record-Breaking Month' For Rare
4.8 million players sailed the seas in June
Despite a bit of a rough launch, the Sea of Thieves - Pirates of the Caribbean Tall Tales expansion has proven to be incredibly successful for Rare. In a developer update, the game's creative director Mike Chapman has revealed the record-breaking numbers - with 4.8 million players sailing the seas in the...
News SCUF Gaming Unveils New 'High-Performance' Controllers For Xbox Series X, Series S
And yes, they're wireless
SCUF Gaming is the latest company to have announced new Xbox controllers specifically for the Series X and Series S today (although they work with Xbox One as well), and unlike many other third-party controllers, they're wireless too. The Xbox SCUF Instinct and Instinct Pro include features such as removable faceplates,...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Patch 1.3 Is 'Coming Soon', Here Are The Full Patch Notes
It's a big one
Cyberpunk 2077 is set to get its biggest update yet with Patch 1.3, which CD Projekt Red is touting as the beginning of future quality of life changes. With it being such a huge patch, a long, long list of notes has accompanied it. There's no release date for it yet outside of "coming soon", but take a look at everything coming. Also...
News Cyberpunk 2077's First Free DLC Is Coming In Patch 1.3, Includes Numerous Cosmetic Items
It's not a lot
CD Projekt Red has outlined the first pieces of free DLC players can expect in Cyberpunk 2077, which include a new car, new jackets, and an alternative look for Johnny Silverhand. The new pieces of DLC come as part of the upcoming Patch 1.3 and will be obtainable after key parts in the game. The only one that is useable at any point...
Guide Everything You Need To Know About Twelve Minutes On Xbox Game Pass
Game details, release times, pre-load info & more
We've got a treat on the way to Xbox Game Pass this week! Twelve Minutes, an interactive thriller with a Hollywood cast, is launching on the service for Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC and Xbox Cloud Gaming on August 19. Ahead of its release, we've put together a quick guide so you know...
News Outriders Devs Yet To Earn Royalties, Despite Huge Xbox Game Pass Launch
"We estimate it at between 2 and 3 million units..."
Outriders was a huge hit when it dropped onto Xbox Game Pass earlier this year. It skyrocketed to the top of the most played games chart and became a massive talking point in the Xbox community. It was a big win for Xbox owners, who were able to dive into a AAA third-party title on launch day, but...
News Marvel’s Avengers' Free War For Wakanda Expansion Is Now Available
The king enters
Are you ready to dive back into Marvel's Avengers? A brand new expansion is now available to download for free under the guise of War for Wakanda, introducing the fan-favourite hero Black Panther into the fray. Voiced by the talented Chris Judge - who is perhaps more widely known in PlayStation circles for playing Kratos in God of...
News Myst Is Finally Making Its Way To Xbox, Available Day One With Game Pass
Get involved with the myst-ery
Despite being ported to seemingly everything, Myst has never graced the Xbox ecosystem... until now. After all these years, the classic puzzle adventure game is making its way to Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on August 26. Oh, and it will be included day one with Xbox Game Pass when it launches too! For...
News Another Four Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass Soon (August 31)
Shoot some hoops while you can
Microsoft has unveiled the next set of four games that will be removed from Xbox Game Pass in the latter part of August 2021, arguably highlighted by the removal of horror title Blair Witch and 2K Games' NBA 2K21. Here's the full list of games currently set to leave on August 31: Date Game Platform August...
News These Nine Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (August 17-26)
The latest batch of titles
The latest batch of Xbox Game Pass titles has arrived! Microsoft has today unveiled another nine games coming to the service over the next couple of weeks, with some of them (mostly Cloud titles) arriving today as well. Here's what's coming to Xbox Game Pass over the next few weeks: Date Game Platform August...
News Splitgate Is Giving Away Free 'Epic' Skins With Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
Grab them while they're hot!
Splitgate has become something of a sleeper hit. With little to no hype before its release, the success it has today is something nobody could have predicted. Better yet, the team at 1047 Games has now partnered with Xbox to bring some free cosmetics for Game Pass Ultimate members. With the XTREME Perks Bundle, players...
Deals 300+ Games Included In This Week's Xbox Sales (August 17-24)
Including a 'Start Your Engines' sale
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! The selection is huge once again this week, spanning Deals with Gold and Spotlight sales as usual, along with the ongoing Ubisoft and QuakeCon sales and a special Start Your Engines sale! We've highlighted just a few of the most notable Xbox games offers in this...
News Psychonauts Creator Tim Schafer 'Would Love' To Remake The Original Game
"It’s possible in the future"
Psychonauts 2 is nearly upon us, with many players set to jump into the series for the first time on August 25. While the original game is also available on Xbox Game Pass, some are sceptical to go and replay it due to its age, but a remake is something the game's creator Tim Schafer has said is "possible in the...
News CD Projekt Red Outlines What's Coming In Cyberpunk 2077 Patch 1.3
Don't get your hopes up
It's been a while since we've had a Cyberpunk 2077 update, with the last one arriving all the way back in June. Patch 1.23 introduced a ton of fixes, but the work is far from over. Thankfully, Patch 1.3 is on the horizon, and while the full details of its content are yet to be released, we've been given an insight into its...
News The Xbox Series X Is Finally Getting A Higher Resolution UI
It's rolling out now for Insiders
We highlighted earlier today how Xbox had a "very cool" feature coming to Insiders this week, and it's now been revealed in the form of an "increased resolution UI", rolling out specifically to Xbox Series X users in the Alpha rings. There's no word on exactly what the new resolution is, but Microsoft says that...
Mini Review Button City - All Style, No Substance
Defunctland
From the outside, Button City looks as though it should be a wholesome recipe for success. It has a wonderful visual style, cute characters and boasts a ton of arcade games to lose yourself in. All of this is set to be wrapped in a beautifully told story that pulls on those nostalgic heartstrings of sitting in the arcades when you were...
News Here's A Look At The Crysis Remastered Trilogy On Xbox Series X, Coming Fall 2021
Remastered for a new generation of hardware
Crytek officially announced the Crysis Remastered Trilogy back in June, set to bring Crysis, Crysis 2 and Crysis 3 to last-gen and next-gen consoles in fall 2021, and now we've got a proper look at Xbox Series X gameplay. The video above is a comparison trailer between the original Xbox 360 versions of...
PSA Mortal Shell's The Virtuous Cycle Expansion Will Be Free For Its First Five Days
And you can keep it forever!
Mortal Shell's expansion The Virtuous Cycle launches for Xbox on August 18, and while you may be ready to rush out and spend money on it, it's actually going to be totally free to claim up until August 22. It's described as a "roguelike expansion", and a new trailer has been launched to commemorate its release along...
News Xbox Game Pass's Boyfriend Dungeon Is Proving To Be Controversial For Some Players
"We apologise for any hurt inflicted by our mistake"
Boyfriend Dungeon launched without warning onto Xbox Game Pass last week, and despite its quiet arrival, it's making some ripples throughout the community regarding its content. Be warned, there are minor spoilers ahead. Initially, the trailers for the game painted a light adventure, with...
News Madden NFL 22's Free Trial Has Been Extended With Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
Update: Enjoy "unlimited play" until Tuesday night
Update: Well, this is a nice little bonus! Even if you've used up all of your 10 hours of free trial time for Madden NFL 22 with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, EA is now providing "unlimited access" to the title until Tuesday night. As you can see, the reason for this is because some players have been...
Random New Xbox 'Game' Turns Your TV Into A Giant Aquarium
No, seriously
Your Xbox can be used for a wide range of things. You can play games, watch films, listen to music, and now, turn it into an Aquarium. The wonders of modern consoles! A 'game' known as Siamese Fighting Fish has been making some 'waves' in the Xbox Reddit community over the past 24 hours, as it acts as a virtual aquarium. It's perfect...
Feature These Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (August 17-20)
Including Game Pass thriller Twelve Minutes
It's time for another weekly Xbox new releases roundup, and this week is dominated by a few particularly noteworthy launches in the form of EA's Madden NFL 22, along with interactive thriller Twelve Minutes and Metroidvania-inspired hacking adventure Recompile, the latter two of which are al
News PS Store Accidentally Reveals Call Of Duty: Vanguard Reveal Date
Set your watches for this Thursday
It's usually the Microsoft Store dropping release dates early, but this time the PlayStation Store has swooped in to steal that crown. A store advertisement has confirmed a reveal for Call of Duty: Vanguard is arriving on August 19 at 10:30am PT / 1:30pm EST / 18:30pm BST and will be taking place as an event within...
Guide Hades For Xbox: How To Fix 'Achievements Not Unlocking' Issue
Here's what you need to do
You've just finished your first run of Hades, you're feeling pretty accomplished, but then you realise your achievement for finally making your way through hasn't unlocked. Achievements have been a big problem in Hades since its launch for Xbox Game Pass last week, with many reporting issues of achievements not unlocking...
News XBLA Classic Toy Soldiers Is Returning In HD Form This September
"We're launching a few weeks later than planned"
It was announced earlier this year that Toy Soldiers HD would be arriving on Xbox this August, but it's suffered a very slight delay, now releasing for Xbox One (backwards compatible on Xbox Series X|S) on September 9. If you don't remember it, Toy Soldiers was one of the popular games of the Xbox...
News Two More Of August 2021's Xbox Games With Gold Are Now Available
Embark on an epic adventure
You can now begin downloading the second batch of August 2021's Xbox Live Games With Gold titles (one day early!), which are the Xbox One game Yooka-Laylee and Xbox 360 game Garou: Mark of the Wolves. Both titles are available right now from the Microsoft Store and Xbox 360 Marketplace (links at the bottom of the page)...
News Graphical Improvements Coming To The Elder Scrolls Online August 31st
Dynamic resolution scaling, new HDR mode and more...
Following on from the free Xbox Series X|S upgrade in June, The Elder Scrolls Online team has announced its popular and ever-growing MMO will be receiving additional graphical improvements at the end of the month on 31st August. For consoles, this will include dynamic resolution scaling -...
Guide All Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks You Can Claim In August 2021
Get some exclusive Splitgate gear
The Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks program is back as usual for August, so we've listed everything you can currently get your hands on below. The most recent addition is a set of Diamond Dynasty packs for MLB The Show 21! We'll keep adding to this list as more Perks are added over the coming days and weeks. Here...
Hardware Review Turtle Beach Recon Xbox Controller - Very Impressive, Great For Audio Fanatics
We're liking the "sound" of this controller
We're going to be totally honest with you, the first time we saw Turtle Beach's Recon Xbox controller back at E3 2021, we thought it looked pretty ugly. In fact, it does look ugly, even in person. But looks can be deceiving, and despite some early reservations, we've come away highly impressed, to the...
News These Six Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass This Weekend (August 15)
Last chance to try this timeless classic
In case you'd forgotten, this Sunday marks the removal of six more games from the Xbox Game Pass library, including popular titles such as the original Final Fantasy VII, Darksiders Genesis and Don't Starve: Giant Edition. Here are the six games confirmed to leave before the end of the wee
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 14-15)
It's got to be Lawn Mowing Simulator, right?
Welcome to the weekend! We've been treated once again over the past few days, with a bunch of new Xbox Game Pass additions, three more Free Play Days titles, and of course, everyone's most anticipated release, Lawn Mowing Simulator! Plus, if you're interested, the free Back 4 Blood open beta is taking...
News Xbox Head Phil Spencer Has Already Got His Hands On Valve's Steam Deck
He's been hanging out with Gabe Newell this week
We've heard how Valve's recently announced Steam Deck can be used as a handheld Xbox and now head of Microsoft's gaming division, Phil Spencer, appears to have got his hands on one. In his latest post on social media, Spencer revealed how he actually visited Valve's HQ earlier this week to talk to...
Random Social Media Star Ricky Berwick Now Has His Own Custom Xbox Series Controller
And you can actually buy it
"Your not so normal video entertainer" Ricky Berwick, who boasts over 2 million followers on YouTube and 8 million followers on TikTok (just to name a couple of social media platforms), now has his own custom Xbox Series controller. Once again, this is the work of a collaboration between talented creator POPeART...
News The Xbox Series S Is A 'Genuine Engineering Marvel', Says Analysis
"Microsoft shipping this at $299/£249 is remarkable"
We're taking a look at another Digital Foundry analysis this afternoon, as the outlet has embarked on a teardown of the Xbox Series S hardware (which you can watch above), calling it a "genuine engineering marvel" in the process. The teardown, performed on a dead console by DF's Richard...
News Back 4 Blood Dev Confirms Bots And Difficulty Balance Will Be Improved For Launch
The team is well aware of the issues
The free Back 4 Blood Xbox open beta is out now, and if you've been playing it already (or you tried the early access beta last week), you might have noticed some teething issues with bot smartness and difficulty balance. Fortunately, the team developing the game is well aware of this, and one of the big...
News Xbox Exec Explains Why Quick Resume Isn't Always Available For New Releases
"You shouldn't see a delay for new titles soon"
One of the neatest features of the Xbox Series X and Series S is the ability to use Quick Resume. It's fantastic to have multiple games running at once and being able to freely jump between the batch. While it's a great feature, more and more games seem to be launching without the support — something...
News Hellblade Is A 'Whole Lot Better' On Xbox Series X|S, Says Digital Foundry
"It's well worth checking out"
Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice received a next-gen patch this week, elevating the game further than ever before. While we noted some fantastic upgrades, we're no tech wizards here at Pure Xbox, so Digital Foundry has stepped in to deliver a
News It Sounds Like A 'Revitalised Edition' Of Quake Is Getting Announced At Quakecon
Quake could be back!
With huge events such as Gamescom coming up, Quakecon has quietly crept upon us. There are tons of panels looking at iconic series' such as Elder Scrolls and Fallout, but one that's sparked attention is a Quake presentation, which appears to be revealing some kind of upgrade in the form of a "revitalized edition". As spotted by
News Red Dead Redemption Remaster Could Be On The Way If Reported GTA Trilogy Is A Hit
Please make it happen
News broke out last night of a potential Grand Theft Auto remastered trilogy, as several outlets reported on Kotaku's discovery. However, the main report featured one small detail that many overlooked - a Red Dead Redemption remaster or rerelease is also reportedly on the cards, depending on the trilogy's success. As mentio
News The Critically-Acclaimed Hades Is Now Available With Xbox Game Pass
Escape from the Underworld again and again
After what feels like a lifetime, the genre-defining roguelike Hades is now available with Xbox Game Pass for Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC and Xbox Cloud Gaming. You can take your pick! Attempt to escape from the Underworld over and over again — but don't worry, death is not the end. Each...
