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News Xbox Is Fixing Issues Causing Series X Consoles To Shut Down Randomly
And a few other problems
We don't know about you, but we've had a strange system crash a few times where the entire Xbox Series X console shuts down. It can be scary, alarming, and enough to get you straight on the phone to Microsoft. But you can begin to relax, as Xbox is looking to rectify those issues. As part of the most recent Xbox Insider...
News It Takes Two's Latest Trailer Shows Off Its Unique Co-Op Gameplay
We can't wait
It Takes Two launches in just over two weeks on March 26, and the latest trailer gives us another look into the colourful, strange world players will be venturing into. From the mind of the eccentric Josef Fares, It Takes Two is a unique co-operative adventure that follows a couple who have magically embodied two hand crafted dolls...
Video Here's A Look At PC Games Running On Xbox Using GeForce Now
As part of the new Microsoft Edge app
We highlighted late last week that a brand-new Microsoft Edge app had begun rolling out to Xbox Insiders in the Alpha Skip-Ahead ring, offering some pretty crazy possibilities including the ability to access Google Stadia. It turns out NVIDIA's GeForce Now service also works with the new app (thanks
Deals 300+ Games Included In This Week's Xbox Sales (March 9-16)
It's a big week for Call of Duty
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! This week's selection features discounts on over 300 games, although most of those are part of the ongoing Ubisoft Publisher Sale from last week. Nevertheless, we've still got new Deals with Gold and Spotlight offers to take advantage of, along with a huge Call of Duty...
News Xbox Bethesda Event Reportedly Set For This Thursday
Update: The acquisition has officially gone through
Update: It's an update of an update! Microsoft has confirmed today that the acquisition of Bethesda has officially gone through, providing new details in the process, but nothing has been said about a potential event this week. That could still all change though, so we'll wait and see what happens...
News Samurai Shodown's 120FPS Xbox Series X Update Arrives A Week Early
Download it now!
Back in January, SNK announced it would be rolling out an Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S upgrade for the 2019 Xbox One release, Samurai Shodown. Although it was due to arrive next week on 16th March, it seems it has been made available ahead of schedule alongside the latest patch (Ver.
News Excited For Halo Infinite? The Official Art Book Is Arriving This June
Giving readers some glorious eye candy
Halo Infinite is currently going through an extended development progress, and recent updates have shown that the work is paying off. Just recently we had some gorgeous screenshots to lay our eyes on, and The Art of Halo Infinite book dropping on June 29 looks to further quench our thirst for more information...
News Watch Dogs: Legion's Multiplayer Launches Tomorrow, But One Mode Has Been Delayed
It's been suffering some crashing issues
Ubisoft announced last month that Watch Dogs: Legion's multiplayer component would finally be releasing on March 9, but it appears to have hit a slight roadblock just before launch. While the majority of the online content will find its way onto Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S tomorrow, it appears the Tactical...
Feature 30 Xbox Series X Games To Look Forward To In 2021
The best games coming to Xbox Series X|S (and Xbox One) in 2021
As we continue into 2021 with our shiny new consoles (or preparing to buy one, or maybe even sticking with the Xbox One!), we have a long list of games awaiting us that have our hearts racing in excitement and anticipation. Microsoft is looking to continue its trend of bringing quality...
Random Croc 3 Almost Became An Online Multiplayer Xbox Game
So close, yet so far
Croc is one of the forgotten platforming legends that deserves another chance at the spotlight. The cute green hero almost had another shot, too, as there were reportedly talks of bringing him over to Xbox in the form of an online multiplayer game. In a recent interview with The Gamer, the series’ lead designer, Nic Cusworth,...
News The Xbox Team Is 'Keeping Tabs' On HoloLens And Microsoft Mesh
"We're always thinking about, how would we apply this to games?"
Microsoft made some waves in the Mixed Reality space last week when it revealed Microsoft Mesh, which "enables presence and shared experiences from anywhere – on any device – through mixed reality applications." Xbox Series X director of project management Jason Ronald was asked...
News Tales Of Arise Gets A New Trailer For The First Time In Forever, More Info This Spring
"Spring is just around the corner"
Tales of Arise was originally intended to release last year, but due to the ongoing pandemic, the decision was made to push the game into 2021. Since then, news on the upcoming JRPG has been slim, but Bandai Namco have finally broken their silence and delivered us a new trailer and the promise of more incoming...
Rumour EA Motive Is Working On An 'Established IP' That Will Make Fans 'Happy'
What could it be?
EA Motive, the team behind the recently released Star Wars: Squadrons, reportedly got pulled from their "highly ambitious" game Gaia last month, in what was said to be part of a resource shift. Word on the street is that change-up could be something that makes a lot of people happy when it's finally announced. According to...
News Rust Console Edition Launches On Xbox This Spring
Finally!
Rust Console Edition is making its arrival on Xbox One this Spring, bringing the competitive multiplayer game to consoles for the first time. No specific date has been mentioned outside of its Spring release window. An action-packed trailer dropped for the game last week, giving players a first look at the game running on consoles. It's...
Random Escaped Convict Gets Caught Going Out To Buy Call Of Duty
Was it worth it?
If you’re going to escape prison, maybe the best course of action would be to lay low? Not for this guy, who decided to go out and buy the latest Call of Duty, because he couldn’t “sit around in lockdown”. Unfortunately for him, his efforts were quickly squandered by some eagle-eyed police officers. Captured on body camera...
Feature These Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (March 8-12)
Here's what's on the way
Welcome to your weekly Xbox roundup! There aren't too many new releases on the way again over the next few days, but there's still plenty to look forward to, including an Xbox Series X upgrade for Crash Bandicoot 4! Here's what's coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One this week:: New Xbox Releases (March 8-12):...
News DOOM Eternal: The Ancient Gods - Part Two Trailer Arriving Next Week
We're ready!
DOOM Eternal's second downloadable content is getting ready to show itself to the world, as a teaser trailer has been said to be arriving on March 15. The Ancient Gods - Part Two will continue where the first expansion left off, bringing a brand new story to the DOOM universe, complete with the iconic visceral combat. To mark the...
News It Looks Like Tomb Raider: Definitive Survivor Trilogy Is Coming To Xbox
But there doesn't seem to be any next-gen enhancements
Lara Croft seems to be making a reappearance on Xbox later this month, as a new bundle of the trilogy has been spotted on the Microsoft Store. The game has a release date slated for March 18 and contains all three games from the reboot trilogy. But it appears to strictly be limited to an Xbox...
News Xbox Exec Says He's 'Very Excited' For Some Unannounced 2021 Games
"Not all games have been announced"
Xbox Series X director of project management Jason Ronald recently appeared in a two-hour interview as part of the Iron Lords Podcast, and revealed during the show that he's "very excited" for some unannounced 2021 games. Ronald was asked which titles he was most hyped for this year, and gave the following...
News PGA Tour 2K21 Quietly Receives 60FPS Update On Xbox Series X
"It feels like a new game entirely"
This one certainly went under the radar! 2K has quietly revealed that PGA Tour 2K21 has received a bump to 60 frames per-second on Xbox Series X and S, and the option is available on Xbox One X as well. 2K announced the news very subtly in an official post on the 2K forums: "Just a heads up that with today's...
Random Xbox Fan Shares Concept For Improved Achievements Layout
What do you think of the design?
Achievements have been a big deal for many Xbox fans ever since the system was introduced with the Xbox 360 all the way back in 2005, but some Xbox users aren't currently too thrilled with the way they're presented in 2021. As a result, Xbox fan Babu1993 has taken to Reddit to share his concept for an improved...
News Atlus Wants To Know What Games It Should Port To The Xbox Series X
Where do we start?
It's no secret that Microsoft wants the Xbox to be a great system for Japanese games, and to make this happen, it needs more developers and publishers from this region to sign-on. Phil Spencer has already managed to secure games like Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age for Game Pass, and now it seems the company Atlus -...
Pick One Which Of These '2021' Xbox Sports Games Is Your Favourite?
Remember, you can only pick one!
It's time for another round of Pick One! This week, to celebrate a whole bunch of sports games being added to Xbox Game Pass, we're analysing some of the best sports games on Xbox with '2021' in the title. Which is your favourite? Remember, you can only pick one! Let's take a look at what we're working with:...
Random Bizarre 'Test Game' Appears On The Public Xbox Store
It's even available to purchase!
Update: A YouTuber has actually now demonstrated what this does, which you can see above. Original story: Here's a weird one. Xbox fans have noticed over the past few days that a bizarre game has appeared under the 'New Releases' section of the Microsoft Store for Xbox, and we're not quite sure why it's there...
News Major Nelson Teases 'Special Things' Planned For Official Xbox Podcast Next Week
"I've got a lot of stuff planned"
Xbox Live's Major Nelson wrapped up the latest episode of his Xbox podcast yesterday, and as part of it, he teased that next week's episode (taking place on Friday, March 12th), will feature some "special things." Major Nelson - real name Larry Hryb - mentioned this towards the end of the show: "We've got some...
News Finally, Xbox Is Getting A Brand-New Microsoft Edge App
Specifically the Chromium version
If you're a keen user of the Microsoft Edge internet browser app on Xbox One, you'll probably be well aware that it's remained pretty much the same ever since arriving for the console back in late 2015. Fortunately, that's all about to change, as Xbox Insiders in the Alpha Skip-Ahead ring have spotted that a...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 6th)
Trying something new on Game Pass?
We’ve got that Saturday feeling again! And by the feeling, we mean sitting in our dressing gowns playing video games all weekend. There’s a massive amount to choose from, too. We have an array of sports games available on Xbox Game Pass, some fantastic indies on Free Play Days, and a
News Everwild’s Lead Designer Says Its ‘Something The World Hasn’t Seen Before’
Sounds big!
Rare announced Everwild during an Xbox presentation last year, and details about the game have been slim since. But according to the game’s lead designer, “something unique is brewing at Rare”, and we can’t wait to hear more. As spotted by Twitter user Idle Sloth, Everwild’s lead designer, James Blackhawk, shared a post on...
News Microsoft Is ‘Actively’ Working To Fix The Xbox Series X Controller Unresponsive Buttons Issue
“Our teams are actively working on a solution”
Since the Xbox Series X has launched, many gamers have grown to quickly love the updated controller. But others have also been plagued with issues, such as frequent unresponsive buttons on the peripheral. Some players have reported problems with their controllers since launch, and with more...
News NBA 2K21 Developer Believes Consumers Are ‘Ready’ For $70 Games
Games will be judged on a “title-by-title” basis
Take-Two has been known for rising their prices of games, after being one of the first to announce a hike of $70 on some of their games. It seems this is a trend their set to continue as they’ve claimed that gamers are “ready for it”. Speaking during the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media...
News The Coalition Is Hiring For Multiple Roles That Will ‘Forge The Future’ Of Gears
Wonder what the next project could be?
The Coalition, the team behind the most recent Gears game since the Xbox One era, is hiring multiple roles for what seems to be the next step in the franchise. One of the studio’s cinematic producers shared the job listings on Twitter, which leads to a variety of roles, including engineers and community...
News Finding Marvel’s Avengers Too Much Of A Grind? It’s About To Get A Lot Worse
Get in quick to avoid the issue!
Marvel’s Avengers has had a rocky release, with a buggy launch and many fans disappointed in the lack of post-launch support. Well, Square Enix appear to be trying a new method to keep people playing longer, and it might not go down too well. In a recent update on Square Enix’s site, changes to Marvel’s...
News Industry Insider Hints At Watch Dogs: Legion Coming To Xbox Game Pass
Game Pass could be getting a slice of British culture
Industry insider and XboxEra podcast co-host, Shpeshal Ed, has heavily implied that Watch Dogs: Legion could be making its way to Xbox Game Pass soon. In a recent tweet, Ed shared a fairly vague comments, but emphasised three words: Game, Passes, and Legion. This has sparked many commenters to...
News Rare Celebrates Conker’s 20th Anniversary Today
Maybe one day he’ll return
Conker has hit the big two-zero today, as the iconic platformer celebrates its 20th anniversary. It seems Rare didn’t want to miss out on the celebration, as they’ve shared a 20th anniversary post on Twitter, reminiscing on the cute, foul-mouthed squirrel’s past. They’ve even added some brand new Conker merch to...
Random Halo Infinite’s Artwork Reimagined As Combat Evolved Is Stunning
We want it on our wall!
The Halo community is continuously working on fan projects that look to celebrate the franchise. As a result, the Halo Waypoint team often share a bunch of creations made by its following that show the cultural impact the series has had, and the latest one may just be one of the best yet. Twitter user FletchUH has...
News Destroy All Humans Remake Now Has Xbox Series X Enhancements, New Skins Available
Possibly another teaser for a sequel remake?
Destroy All Humans Remake has had a new update, which is set to bring new Xbox Series X enhancements and a variety of new skins. The patch notes (thanks, Twisted Voxel), highlight everything new in the patch, which brings new cosmetics, difficulty tweaks, and next-gen enhancements - all available for...
News Don't Worry, The Xbox Design Lab Will Be Back This Year
"We'll keep you posted"
Although the Xbox Series X|S was launched last November, Microsoft's console teams are still in the phase of transitioning everything across to the next generation. This includes the Xbox Design Lab, which was temporarily suspended last October. At the time, it was mentioned how the Lab was "preparing for its next...
News Ubisoft Is Looking Into Uno Crashes On Xbox Series X
It’s been a long running issue
Many users are reporting being hit with severe crashing issues regarding Uno on the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, which Ubisoft has now said it is looking into. The issue has been plaguing players for what seems like months, as numerous Reddit threads have cropped up with users claiming the game is unplayable due...
Random Xbox Exec Reminisces Over The Amazing Sea Of Thieves Prototype
We want to play it!
Have you ever seen images or footage of the brilliant Sea of Thieves prototype? The game looked like a low budget animation, and we kind of want to play it. Microsoft’s director of product management, Jason Ronald, had a brief trip down memory lane this week over the much loved prototype pics. As the Xbox community looked back...
News Call Of Duty: Warzone's Season 2 Launch Broke A Virgin Media Record In The UK
They received some serious traffic!
Call of Duty has been known for introducing some hefty downloads over the past few years, but it seems the latest Warzone update to bring it to Season 2 has made a bit of an impact, especially with some internet providers. As reported by Eurogamer, the game’s update dropped on February 25 and weighed in at...
Deals The Best Bargains In Xbox's Huge Ubisoft Publisher Sale
Fantastic games at low prices!
As we highlighted earlier this week on Pure Xbox, Ubisoft is currently running a massive Publisher Sale across Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, and as you'd expect, there are plenty of bargains to be had! We've highlighted some of the best and most notable bargains with huge discounts in the Ubisoft sale...
News Away: The Survival Series Glides Onto Xbox One This Year
"Immerse yourself in nature and embark on a journey"
Ever fancied taking the role of a tiny sugar glider as you soar across misty chasms, leap from tree to tree, and climb to the top of the forest canopy, all while a narrator describes your every move? Then have we got the game for you! Away: The Survival Series is officially coming to Xbox One at...
Video Marvel’s Avengers Xbox Series X Upgrade Looks Good Enough To Make Hulk Smile
A smashing good time?
Square Enix has dropped a new trailer for Marvel’s Avengers, which highlights many of the next-gen features coming to Xbox Series X|S. Arriving on March 18th, the free upgrade will push Marvel’s Avengers even further with higher resolutions, faster loading times, increased frame rates and cross-gen multiplayer. It looks...
Video Here's 25 Minutes Of Gameplay From Aliens: Fireteam
This summer's co-op survival shooter
The announcement of Aliens: Fireteam drew a lot of excited attention earlier this week, and now courtesy of IGN, we're able to get a look at a whole 25 minutes of raw gameplay from the upcoming co-op survival shooter. The footage features 25 minutes of early mission gameplay that cuts between the perspectives of...
News Walmart Will Be Restocking The Xbox Series X This Afternoon
Here we go again!
We've got some more restock news to share! As highlighted by Wario64 on Twitter, Walmart will have the Xbox Series X back in stock again this afternoon at 2:30PM ET, along with the Xbox Series S. Be sure to head over to the Walmart website at exactly that time to try and get one. <products id="13758"> <products...
News The Future Games Show Returns This Month, Featuring World Premieres
Hosted by the stars of Resident Evil 3
Yes, we're getting the return of a proper event this month! The Future Games Show is coming back with a Spring Showcase on March 25th, profiling over 40 games from over 30 different publishers and developers. The show will be hosted by Resident Evil 3 stars Jeff Schine (Carlos Oliveira) and Nicole Tompkins...
News Over 310,000 Xbox Series Consoles Were Sold In The UK Last Year
With over 600,000 Xbox systems sold in total
They may have only launched in November, but the Xbox Series X|S has had a strong start, as a new report claims over 310,000 units were shifted in the UK alone last year. According to a report from GamesIndustry.biz, the information comes from the Entertainment Retailers Association. It’s said that...
News Square Enix Has 'High Expectations' For Future Unannounced Titles
The next 12 months could be interesting
Square Enix has recently published its Q&A for its third quarter earnings of this fiscal year, which showed some steady profits for the company. But one of the more interesting comments made was about the company’s future titles, and the positive feeling it has for its upcoming selection in the next...
News Team Xbox Wants To Know What Products You Want In The Future
Following the Xbox Wireless Headset announcement
The all-new Xbox Wireless Headset was officially unveiled back in mid-February and quickly sold out on the Microsoft Store due to its popularity, and now Team Xbox wants to know what else you'd like to see in the future. Taking to Twitter, the senior director of Xbox's hardware business strategy,...
News Card Game Signs Of The Sojourner Comes To Xbox Later This Month
Make friends through additive card battles
Signs of the Sojourner is a narrative card game coming to Xbox One on March 19th, with a 20% launch discount. Having released on PC last year, the game received positive reviews for its gorgeous art style and emotional story. Through your cards, you’ll form and create friendships with many people across...
