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News Sea Of Thieves: A Pirate's Life Is Now Live On Xbox, Free To All Players
The new Pirates of the Caribbean adventure
Following its official announcement at the Xbox and Bethesda E3 2021 Games Showcase a couple of weeks ago, the latest free update for Sea of Thieves has arrived today, highlighted by 'A Pirate's Life'. This is a brand-new adventure in which you'll join forces with Pirates of the Caribbean's Captain Jack...
News State Of Decay 2's Latest Free Update Brings A Plague To The Game
Along with a ton of other changes
Even after all these years, State of Decay 2 is still going strong. It's crazy to think the game released back in 2018 and is still getting consistently updated with tons of new content and achievements. Yet here we are, with Update 25 now available, bringing new elements known as Plague Territories, outposts to...
News Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance Is Now Available With Xbox Game Pass
Some fantasy action for Game Pass subscribers
Another day, another Xbox Game Pass drop! This time it's in the form of Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance, which is available at launch as part of the service. It's live on consoles, PC, and via the cloud. If you missed it yesterday, we shared our review of the game and had a pretty good time with...
Deals 150+ Games Added To This Week's Xbox Sales (June 22-29)
Along with the ongoing Ubisoft Forward sale
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! This week's selection is a pretty big one, not only including Deals with Gold and Spotlight offers as usual, but also incorporating a Simulator Sale for fans of the genre. And don't forget, the huge Ubisoft Forward sale is also still ongoing until Monday,...
News Rare Addresses Potential Sea Of Thieves Crossover 'Concerns'
Future collabs would have to "make sense"
One of the surprises of the Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase last week was Rare's reveal of Sea of Thieves: A Pirate's Life. It's a new five-part Tall Tales story expansion releasing today, and the first collaboration for the sailing sandbox - calling on Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean series and Captain...
News Philips Unveils The 'World's First Designed For Xbox Monitor'
"The ultimate console gaming experience for Xbox Series X|S"
Update: We have a price! As per the official Xbox website, the Philips Momentum 559M1RYV will be available for an eye-watering $1599.99 USD, launching this summer. Philips will also have other Xbox licensed monitors in the future. The Philips Momentum supports 4K resolution at 120Hz...
News Lawn Mowing Simulator Is Already A Surprising Hit With Xbox Fans
It's not even out yet!
The Xbox Summer Game Fest Demo Event returned over the past few days, featuring demos for the likes of Tunic, Sable and The Riftbreaker. But another game that drew huge plaudits was... Lawn Mowing Simulator. Yep, we told you this game was more important than Halo Infinite!
Video Rare Deep Dives Into Sea Of Thieves: A Pirate's Life Ahead Of Launch
Bring me that horizon
Tomorrow sees the launch of Sea of Thieves: A Pirate's Life - a huge expansion to the base game which introduces a Pirates of the Caribbean crossover with the game. We've had a few trailers up until now, but there's still been a shroud of mystery over what players can expect - until now. Rare has released an almost 40 minute...
News George R. R. Martin's Involvement In Elden Ring Was 'Done Years Ago'
"I worked up a fairly detailed background for them"
When Elden Ring was first announced, the collaboration with George R. R. Martin was one of the biggest talking points. After the success of Game of Thrones, and the fantastic Souls entries by FromSoftware, it's always appeared to be a match made in heaven. Many believed Martin's role had been...
News Necromunda: Hired Gun’s First Post-Launch Patch Is Out, Physical Versions Seemingly Delayed
No word on the stuttering FPS issue as of yet
It's no lie - Necromunda: Hired Gun has endured a rough launch. We've been playing the game and it's been plagued with a ton of issues making it borderline unplayable. However, Focus Home Interactive has released a new post-launch patch to hopefully address some of those issues. Another interesting note...
News Portal Designer Kim Swift Joins Xbox Game Studios Publishing
To help accelerate innovation and build games for the cloud
With everything going on last week, you may have missed the news that Xbox Game Studios Publishing announced a momentous social media comeback that would put the Spice Girls to shame. For those that don't know, the department works with independent studio partners to create first party...
Roundup Here’s What The Critics Are Saying About Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance
Dark Alliance brings to life the world of Dungeons & Dragons
Another huge Xbox Game Pass title is arriving tomorrow in the form of Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance, which is joining the service at launch, and the very first reviews have just gone live, including ours here at Pure Xbox! Be sure to check out our thoughts as well as the opinions...
Mini Review Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance - It's Dangerous To Go Alone, So Bring Some Friends
Transforming the classic fantasy series into an action-brawler
Updated Review (pre-patch): Dark Alliance’s multiplayer did not match our solo playthrough and considering it's one of the key features of this game, we’re docking a point from the final score. When playing online there were delays between button inputs and the action that occurs on...
News Don't Worry, Bethesda Still Has Plans For Another Wolfenstein Game
"No worries there"
It was perhaps a bit of a surprise that we didn't see any sign of Wolfenstein 3 at Xbox and Bethesda's E3 2021 Games Showcase this year, but Bethesda's Pete Hines has confirmed a new Wolfenstein game is definitely still on the way. Speaking to GameSpot last week, Hines simply stated fans will "have to wait until we get to the...
News Among Us Dev Talks About The Pressure Of Bringing The Game To Xbox & PlayStation
We were like, ‘Three months! We’re gonna try that'"
With a game as huge as Among Us right now, it can be easy to forget that it's just a handful of people at developer Innersloth keeping the game running. With millions of players jumping into the game daily, a constantly growing audience, and the upcoming release of the game on Xbox, there's a...
News Xbox Exec Thanks Fans For E3, Promises To Share 'So Much More' This Year
"We still have so much to share over the coming months"
With the gargantuan Xbox & Bethesda E3 Showcase now behind us, you'd be forgiven for thinking the team might put their feet up for the remainder of the year. Well, it appears that would be a wrong judgement, as one Xbox executive has not only thanked fans for their support during E3, but...
Guide Everything You Need To Know About Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance On Xbox Game Pass
Release times, Xbox Series X version, game details & more
Get ready, it's almost time for another Xbox Game Pass day one launch! This time we're looking at Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance, which drops on the service as soon as tomorrow, June 22. Exciting stuff! Ahead of its release, we thought we'd put together a quick guide so you know what...
News Psychonauts 2 Dev Reports 'No Crunch' During The Development Of The Game
"The team has been amazing"
With a game that's hoping to appease fans as much as Psychonauts 2, there's undoubtedly some weighty expectations behind it. With that sort of anticipation, it can put pressure on the developers to ensure their game is perfect, and as a result, work incredibly long hours. Luckily in the case of Double Fine that doesn't...
Feature These Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (June 22-25)
Dive into a complex story of bonds, courage and heroism
It's that time once again! This week is looking somewhat busy for new releases on Xbox, with a few particularly notable highlights including Scarlet Nexus and Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX, along with two confirmed Xbox Game Pass additions in
News EA To Reportedly Announce The Revival Of An Established IP This July
Please be Dead Space, Please be Dead Space
EA has enjoyed a good year so far, riding off the success of Mass Effect Legendary Edition. Despite releasing a month ago, many are still deep into the game, and it seems the wave of nostalgia may not be stopping there, as it's rumoured the company will be reviving another IP next month - which many are...
Feature Our Most Anticipated Games From E3 2021
The best of the best
Well, that's a wrap on E3, and despite some bumps in the road, it came through with some substantial announcements - many of which we are insanely pumped for here at Pure Xbox. That 90 minute power punch that Xbox threw at us last week has grown our future backlogs considerably, with the majority of them being in Xbox Game Pass...
News EA Increases Battlefield 4 Server Capacity Following Reveal Of 2042
The hype is real
One of the highlights of this month so far has been the reveal and first look at Battlefield 2042. It's a future take on the largescale and long-running warfare series arriving this October. If it got you in the mood for some Battlefield, you're not alone. In a post on EA's official
News The Blaster Master Zero Trilogy Is Coming To Xbox This July
Get ready to master your blaster
If you love retro-style action-adventure platformers, you might want to check out Inti Creates' Blaster Master Zero series. The good news is the reboot trilogy of the original NES game is on its way to Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S this July. Pre-orders on Xbox will open two weeks before the releases, and there'll be...
Hands On PES 2021 Is An Enjoyable Compliment To Euro 2020 On Xbox Game Pass
Complete with all the official branding
Enjoying the Euros? This year's UEFA European Football Championships (well, technically last year's) have been underway for just over a week now, and if you're anything like us, you've been hooked to your TV multiple times per-day to catch all the action. But when the action stops, Xbox Game Pass comes to the...
Gallery Here's A Look At Some Of The Armour, Maps, Weapons & Vehicles In Halo Infinite
We're so ready for this
We've been absolutely spoiled with Halo Infinite content this week, and 343 Industries' recent blog post has given us a gargantuan amount of images to feast our eyes over. From weapons to new maps found within the game's multiplayer, it's sure to get your mouth watering at the prospect of a brand new Halo entry being on the...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (June 19th)
It's finally time to try some Tunic!
Welcome to another weekend! Well, E3 2021 is well officially over, and it was a great show from an Xbox perspective, but now there's plenty to enjoy on your console across the next few days including lots of Xbox Game Pass additions, another batch of Free Play Days titles, and the ongoing Xb
Random It Looks Like Bethesda Originally Teased Redfall Last Year
Sneaky!
Xbox & Bethesda closed their massive E3 show with the announcement of Arkane Studios' latest IP, Redfall. It was the first time we had seen or even heard of Redfall, but it appears Arkane may have originally teased the game as early as last year. As spotted by some eagle-eyed fans, Arkane's key art from last year - which showcased many...
Guide Xbox Game Pass: All Games Coming Soon & Leaving Soon In June 2021
The latest Game Pass reveals and updates
Looking for a complete list of Xbox Game Pass games coming soon in June 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 June, as well as...
News Biomutant's Latest Patch (1.5) Increases The Game's Level Cap
Here's the full list of patch notes
THQ Nordic's Biomutant didn't get off to the best of receptions when it released back in May, but the development team has already provided it's committed to improving the game by releasing a couple of major patches. The latest of these (Patch 1.5) adds a few noteworthy improvements, including an increase of the...
News Roboquest Blends DOOM With Borderlands, Arriving On Xbox Game Pass At Launch
Bullets, robots, and explosions - count us in
Yesterday treated us to a new sizzle trailer for ID@Xbox's upcoming Xbox Game Pass titles, and buried within the video was this little gem. Roboquest immediately grabbed our attention with its colourful art style, further enhanced by its confirmation of coming to Xbox Game Pass day one for consoles and...
Deals New Ubisoft Forward Sale Now Live On Xbox, 150+ Games Included
Grab yourself a discount on Ubisoft titles
It's time for another Xbox sale! Ubisoft is hosting a special 'Ubisoft Forward' set of discounts on over 150 games for the next couple of weeks until June 28, including the likes of Assassin's Creed Valhalla and Watch Dogs: Legion. Below, we've highlighted just some of the biggest games included in the...
Video Here's A Very Early Look At Gameplay From The New AEW Game
It's looking promising!
It was back in November of last year that All Elite Wrestling announced it was working on a console game with former WWE 2K developer Yukes and WWF No Mercy director Hideyuki “Geta” Iwashita, and until recently we'd only seen a trailer - but now the team has given us a sneak peek at very early gameplay footage. The...
News Microsoft Flight Simulator Is Getting New Xbox Features Targeted At First-Time Pilots
Smooth sailing
Microsoft Flight Simulator is landing on Xbox Game Pass for Xbox Series X|S next month, and if you've been following the game on PC, it may appear a bit daunting. But don't worry, the game is getting an array of new features to ensure console players are eased into the experience, rather than being thrown in at the deep end. As...
News Wait, Could Alan Wake Remastered And Final Fantasy 7 Remake Be On The Way To Xbox?
The plot thickens
Well, this could be interesting. Both Alan Wake Remastered and Final Fantasy VII Remake have been spotted appearing on the Epic Games Store, leading to speculation they may be arriving on other platforms. Obviously it's worth mentioning these could just be PC exclusives, but Alan Wake Remastered is a completely new title and seems...
Video Double Fine Dives Deeper Into Psychonauts 2's Story And Gameplay
With tons of new gameplay
Now we finally have a release date for Psychonauts 2, we are beginning to see a lot more of the game. The latest deep dive from the game's creator Tim Schafer gives us perhaps our most insightful look yet, spilling all the story details, and giving us a taste of the areas we'll be visiting in the game. If you want to go in...
News Elden Ring Will Be Easier Than Other Souls Games, But Has No Difficulty Options
Closer to Dark Souls III than Sekiro
One of the long running debates with the Souls series has been centred around difficulty. Many have hoped that over time the barrier of entry would be lowered for more people to enjoy the dark, brooding worlds that FromSoftware creates. With Elden Ring being their most ambitious game to date, it seems some of...
News Forza Horizon 5 Dev Feels 'Pretty Great' About All Versions Of The Game, Including Xbox One
Cross-gen isn't a concern
Since the release of the next-gen game consoles, there have been a lot of concerns raised about developers working on cross-generational releases and how the versions on older platforms may hold back or limit the experience. The latest developer to be quizzed about the subject of cross-generation releases is Playground...
News Aragami 2 Slices Its Way Onto Xbox Game Pass This September
The long awaited sequel is finally coming
Like a ninja, Aragami 2 has stealthily been revealed as an Xbox Game Pass title, arriving day one on September 17. The long awaited sequel will allow for solo or co-operative play, as you stick to the shadows and stalk your prey. As you progress through the game, you’ll unlock new abilities and craft a...
News Microsoft Gave Sony Pre-Release Xbox Series X|S Hardware For MLB The Show 21
“It was a real, real sign of industry trust"
Xbox exec Sarah Bond has revealed how there was a lot of "trust" involved in bringing Sony's MLB The Show series to Xbox for the first time, and the team had to hand over pre-release Xbox Series X|S hardware in the process. Speaking to Axios and transcribed by VGC, Bond explained that the Xbox team had...
News June's Xbox Update Also Fixes Issues With Alien: Isolation And Yakuza 3
Finally!
For a while now, users have reported frame rate issues with both Alien: Isolation and Yakuza 3. Even with games such as Alien Isolation getting an FPS Boost, it still didn't seem to rectify the issue, but rejoice - the latest Xbox update seems to have sorted all those problems. June's update launched earlier this week and Jason Ronald,...
Roundup Everything That Happened At The 'Xbox Games Showcase Extended' Event
Missed the event? Here's a recap
Weren't able to catch the 'Xbox Games Showcase Extended' event earlier today? If you don't fancy watching it all the way through (it was a two-hour long show!), we've also detailed everything that took place in this article. The following list is everything that happened as part of the interview-focused event:...
Poll How Would You Grade The 'Xbox Games Showcase Extended' Event?
Give us your verdict
The dust is now beginning to settle on today's 'Xbox Games Showcase Extended' event! If you haven't had a chance to watch it yet, you can catch the full thing over at our live blog page, and we'll also soon provide a full recap of everything that happened - such as interviews and updates - as part of the show. So, all things...
Video Sea Of Thieves: A Pirate's Life Gameplay Trailer Looks Like A Jolly Adventure
Drink up me harties!
As promised, Rare has delivered a gameplay trailer for its upcoming Pirates of the Caribbean update in Sea of Thieves on June 22, and it's looking to be a good old time. Sea of Thieves: A Pirate's Life will see you venturing on multiple adventures with fan-favourite Disney character Captain Jack Sparrow, in what looks to be the...
News A Plague Tale: Innocence Is Getting A Free Xbox Series X|S Upgrade This July
Surprise!
Oh, well this is a nice surprise. Asobo Studio has announced A Plague Tale: Innocence is getting an Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S optimisation upgrade on July 6. It's free for current owners, and Xbox Game Pass owners will also reap its benefits as its already included with the service. Owners can expect 4K resolution on Xbox Series X,...
Video Ninja Theory Shares A Development Update For Hellblade 2
Take a peek behind the curtain
Ninja Theory has given us a few more crumbs of news for Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2. While it still sounds as though the game may be a (long) while off, it's one of the more substantial updates we've had in a while. Chief creative ninja at Ninja Theory, Tameem Antoniades, opens the video explaining how development is...
News Xbox Design Lab Is Back, Create Your Own Xbox Series Controllers
See where inspiration takes you
It's been well over six months since Microsoft temporarily took the Xbox Design Lab offline in order to prepare for the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, but it has returned - as of today - featuring the next-gen controller design. By heading to the official Xbox Design Lab website, you can build your controller,...
Reminder The Xbox E3 2021 'Deals Unlocked' Sale Ends Today
Last chance to take advantage of 500+ deals
The Xbox team sprung a huge E3 2021 'Deals Unlocked' sale on us last Friday, featuring discounts on over 500 games, bundles and add-ons, and if you were thinking of buying something, now is the time - it ends today! If you haven't had a chance to sample what's on offer yet, you'll find a range of guides...
Live Watch Today's 'Xbox Games Showcase Extended' Event Here
Two extra hours of post-E3 coverage
Thought E3 was over? Well, it kind of is, but Xbox is keeping the train rolling with a final event called 'Xbox Games Showcase Extended', providing another two hours' worth of coverage to compliment last week's main show. Microsoft says the event will feature extended conversations with the likes of Rare,...
Video Bright Memory: Infinite's Latest Trailer Is Absolutely Bonkers
Slicing and dicing
You may or may not remember Bright Memory: Infinite being revealed as an Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S console exclusive last year, but maybe this trailer will jog your memory. The fast-paced FPS is set to hit the two systems at some point later this year, and this new look at the game is as promising as ever. In case you're...
News Madden NFL 22 Takes To The Field On Xbox This August
"Gameday will never be the same"
The latest entry in EA's Madden NFL series will officially be arriving in the form of Madden NFL 22 on August 20, featuring "everything you love about NFL injected into every mode via ALL-NEW Dynamic Gameday." New features include a redeveloped Franchise mode that will "make players feel more connected and in...
