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News Watch Dogs: Legion’s Multiplayer Finally Launches Next Month
Better late than never!
After being delayed to focus on fixing the single player issues with the game, Watch Dogs: Legion’s multiplayer component will launch on March 9th, Ubisoft has announced. The mode will allow teams of four to explore the open-world rendition of London, completing various activities and taking on a series of missions known...
News Microsoft Has No Plans To Add An FPS Counter To Xbox Right Now
But the team has "heard the requests"
This is one for the tech fans! Lots of PC gamers like the ability to activate an FPS counter to see just how well (or poorly) a game is running, but Microsoft has no plans to make this a possibility on consoles right now. Asked about this on the Kinda Funny Xcast, Xbox director of project management Jason...
Guide How To Mirror Your PC Display To Your Xbox One, Xbox Series X
You can even control it with your console!
Did you know Microsoft has created an official method for you to mirror (and even control) your Windows 10 PC via your Xbox? It's true, and it actually works much better than you might expect. To get started, all you need to do is download the Wireless Display app from the Microsoft Store, which works on...
News Doom Eternal Director Shares His Idea For A Female Doom Slayer
"I’ve definitely put a lot of thought into that"
Doom Eternal is an absolute thrill ride of a game that is filled with gut-tearing violence and punchy gunplay, and the game’s director has recently shared his idea on if the protagonist was female and how it would affect said gameplay. As discovered and quoted by Video Games Chronicle, the...
Feature These 15+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (Feb 23-26)
Ready for some crazy Taxi Chaos?
Welcome to your weekly Xbox roundup! We're back to another pretty busy selection over the next few days, with lots of games arriving on the Microsoft Store, along with a new batch of Xbox Game Pass additions. Here's what's coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One this week: New Xbox Releases (Feb 23-26): Xbox...
News Payday 3's Developer Is Attempting To Close A 'Publishing Agreement'
"We are standing strong and confident in our efforts"
Starbreeze Studios, the developers behind the immensely popular Payday 2, have commented about the future of the company and a future publishing partnership that is being made to secure Payday 3's release. In a Q4 2020 report posted by the company, it boasted a successful year following new...
News Fortnite Fans Are Convinced Peter Griffin Is Coming To The Game
Bird is the word!
Ever since late last year, Fortnite’s latest season has all been about introducing characters from other IPs. We’ve had Star Wars’ The Mandalorian join, as well as our very own Master Chief entering the fray. Judging by a recent data mine, the next big character could be Family Guy’s very own Peter Griffin. As spotted by...
News Kenny Omega Reveals More Details On AEW Console Game, Including Potential Release Date
“We do know that time is of the essence"
The WWE wrestling games haven't been able to repeat the past glories of the No Mercy and SmackDown! eras in recent years, so fans were excited last year to learn that the AEW promotion was also making a game. It's being developed by former WWE 2K and SmackDown! developer Yukes, with WWF No Mercy director...
News Xbox Series X 'FPS Boosts' Will Focus On Xbox One Games For Now
And not Xbox 360 or original Xbox titles
Microsoft unveiled the brand-new 'FPS Boost' feature for Xbox Series X and S earlier this week, which will improve the frame rate performance of a select group of games - all without any work required by the developer. The first five games are all Xbox One titles, and while Xbox 360 and OG Xbox games aren't...
News Street Fighter's Ryu And Chun-Li Join The Battle In Fortnite
Grab them now
Epic's battle royale Fortnite has collaborated with Marvel's superheroes, Master Chief, John Wick and even The Mandalorian. Now, in its latest crossover, it's teaming up with Ryu and Chun-Li from Capcom's legendary fighting game series, Street Fighter. Each character comes with an alt outfit, special emote and "Player Select" loading...
News Blizzard Warns Arcade Collection Players Not To Stream Rock N Roll Racing With Music On
Licensed music "not cleared for streaming"
One of the biggest surprises at BlizzCon this year was the announcement (and release) of the Blizzard Arcade Collection. This three-in-one package contains The Lost VIkings, Rock N Roll Racing and Blackthorne. It seems though you'll need to be careful if you decide to stream one of these games, in...
Video Hey, Hey, Hey, It's Time For The Taxi Chaos Launch Trailer
Crazy Taxi? Never heard of it
There's been a lot of interest in Taxi Chaos ever since it was announced this past December, and as it's obviously inspired by SEGA's beloved Crazy Taxi, it's shaping up to be some old-school fun when it arrives on February 23rd. Taxi Chaos will see you driving around the "immense and vibrant New Yellow City" to pick...
Random The Internet Is Disgusted With This Xbox Cheese Dust Photo
"Pass the controller?"
We all know that Xbox has a very strong Twitter game, and this latest effort has gone viral over the past 24 hours, showing someone passing a controller to a player who very clearly has a hand covered in cheese dust. Ew. At the time of writing, the photo has amassed well over 25k likes, and we've seen all sorts of...
News Stubbs The Zombie Has A Collector's Edition To Un-Die For
But it'll cost you an arm
2005's Stubbs The Zombie was revealed earlier this week as getting a modern Xbox console port on March 16th, but if you're a big fan of the game, you might want to find some spare change for this collector's edition! It's available from the official Stubbs The Zombie website for $149.99, and as you can see from the image...
News Dragon Age: Inquisition Might Be Getting An 'FPS Boost' On Xbox Series X
It was originally supposed to arrive this week
Big Dragon Age fan? Then you'll be intrigued to hear that Dragon Age: Inquisition might be getting an 'FPS Boost' on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S in the near future, and it was supposed to arrive as soon as this week! The game was namedropped as part of the initial batch of titles on Major Nelson's...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (Feb 20th)
Bring on the destruction derby!
Welcome to the weekend! There's lots to check out on Xbox over the next couple of days, including a new batch of Xbox Game Pass titles, two more Free Play Days additions, and the usual weekly Xbox sale. Here's what we're playing over the next couple of days: Fraser
News Return To Hell When Diablo II: Resurrected Arrives On Xbox This Year
Will include cross-progression
Blizzard has just announced a remaster of Diablo II for Xbox and multiple other platforms. It's officially titled Diablo II: Resurrected and will be arriving this year. This remaster contains the base game and The Lord of Destruction. It features new visuals (and old ones, with a flick of a button), new audio,...
News Blizzard Arcade Collection Out Now On Xbox, Includes Three Classics
Enjoy a slice of video game history
BlizzCon Online has just got underway, and Blizzard kicked off the show with the announcement of the Blizzard Arcade Collection. It contains three classic games in one package and is available for $19.99 on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S via backward compatibility. The titles include The Lost VIkings, Rock N Roll...
Poll How Are You Finding FPS Boost On Xbox Series X|S So Far?
Have you tried any of the initial five titles?
The big news of this week from an Xbox perspective was the announcement of 'FPS Boost' - a new program that will be improving the frame rates of select backwards compatible games on Xbox Series X and S. So far, an initial five games have been given the 'FPS Boost' treatment, which are: Far Cry 4
News Little Nightmares 2 Could Be The Last In The Series, Developer Focusing On New IP
Unless another studio steps in
Sorry folks, it looks like Little Nightmares II could be the final game in the beloved series. According to a recent earnings report (thanks, IGN), parent company Embracer Group (who obtained Little Nightmares developer Tarsier back in 2019), has spoken about the studio's next project and said that despite the well...
News Monster Truck Championship Accelerates Onto Xbox Series X Next Month
With 4K visuals and 60FPS support
Having arrived on Xbox One late last year, Monster Truck Champions is coming to Xbox Series X|S on March 11th. The next-gen version will bring across all the fan-favourite content, including the the cars, tracks, and events, and packages it all together with 4K visuals and 60 frames per second support. There’s...
News Square Enix's Outriders Is Getting A Demo On Xbox Next Week
Progress will carry over to the full game
We'll be getting a taste of Outriders next week, as the free demo will be arriving on February 25th. As confirmed by the game’s Twitter account, this will not be similar to the previous betas for the game, and instead is being billed as a demo. It will last a few hours, including the prologue and the...
News Xbox Now Tells You When You're Throttling Your Download Speeds
The feature is now available for everyone
If you're a keen reader of Pure Xbox, you might remember that back in December we highlighted a feature that was rolling out to Xbox Insiders, telling you when you were unintentionally throttling your download speeds. Now, that feature is available for everyone thanks to a recent update, and you'll see the...
News Dirt 5 To Receive Free And Premium 'Energy Content' DLC Next Week
Just in time for its addition into Xbox Game Pass
Ahead of its upcoming inclusion into Xbox Game Pass, Dirt 5 is receiving a wealth of free and premium downloadable content on February 22nd. The stunning racer is set to get a whole new wave of content that will no doubt keep fans busy over the coming months. New cars, events, playground options,...
News Face Your Spider Fears In 'Kill It With Fire' On Xbox One This March
Hope you don't suffer from arachnophobia!
If you’ve got a fear of spiders, this could either be the worst or best game for you! Kill It With Fire is an arachnid killing simulator that’s hitting Xbox One on March 4th. By scouring the house for an assortment of everyday items, you’ll be able to clear the house as you stomp, smash and burn your...
News The Medium Dev's Next Project Is With A 'Very Famous Gaming Publisher'
Many suspect it could be Silent Hill related
The Medium developer Bloober Team has said it is working on a new title with a popular games publisher, leading many to believe it could be a new Silent Hill game. The developer hinted it was working on an existing IP with a “very famous gaming publisher” for more than a year in a recent interview...
News For Honor Celebrates Its Fourth Anniversary With A Shovel Knight Crossover
Swap your shovel for a sword
This week marks the fourth anniversary of Ubisoft's action combat game For Honor. In addition to "Year 5: Year of the Covenants" launching on 11th March, there's also a special crossover collaboration. Yacht Club's Shovel Knight series is getting some love, allowing For Honor players to dig for Shovel Knight-themed...
News Ghostrunner Now Has A Free Demo Available On Xbox
Try out one of last year’s hidden gems
Last year saw the absolutely fantastic Ghostrunner hitting Xbox One, featuring frantic first-person free running and sword combat. Unfortunately, it went under the radar for many, but now a free demo is available to give players a taste of the game. The demo showcases the game’s trial and error gameplay...
Feature 10 Games We'd Love To See Get An FPS Boost On Xbox Series X
Titles that could do with a performance upgrade
After yesterday's announcement that various backwards compatible games would be getting a frame rate boost on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, it got us thinking about all the titles we’d love to see. With only five confirmed 'FPS Boost' games thus far, there is a staggering collection of backwards...
News Mortal Kombat's First Live Action Movie Trailer Is As Violent As You’d Expect
Fatality!
Warner Bros has dropped the first trailer for its upcoming Mortal Kombat movie, ahead of its theatrical and HBO Max release on April 16. As you would expect, it’s extremely violent. Featuring many fan-favourite characters such as Sub-Zero, the trailer focuses on many of the fighters' unique skills and talents, attempting to work them...
News Dino Shooter Second Extinction Arrives On Xbox Game Preview This Spring
Hold onto your butts!
Second Extinction is arriving via Xbox Game Preview on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S this Spring. First revealed during an Xbox show last year, news on the console version has been relatively light since its unveiling, but now fans won’t have to wait much longer to combat some colossal dinosaurs. While no specific release...
News 'FPS Boost' Won't Be Suitable For Every Xbox Game, Warns Microsoft
It's best to keep expectations in check
Microsoft made the big unveiling yesterday of the 'FPS Boost' program for Xbox Series X and S, which will be improving the frame rate of a selection of backwards compatible games, without any input required by the developer. However, as cool as this feature is, it's best to keep expectations in check. As...
News MotoGP 21 Marks The Franchise's Debut On Xbox Series X This April
Featuring 4K visuals at 60FPS
Milestone and Dorna Sports S.L. have announced today that the latest entry in the MotoGP series - MotoGP 21 - will be arriving on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on April 22nd. The game will feature an improved Managerial Career that allows players to "delve deeply into the managing experience", as well as a...
News Final Fantasy XIV For Xbox Isn't Off The Table, Reassures Director
Update: It's looking a bit more hopeful!
Update: Following the comments made earlier, Naoki Yoshida also spoke to VG247 about the production of the game, stating that there are “no obstacles” surrounding an Xbox version, but the team is currently focused on the next expansion and the PS5 version before anything else. ”There are no obstacles...
News Fall Guys Is Dropping On Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S This Summer
It's not a tease this time, it's official!
After months of speculation, rumours and even debunked teases, Mediatonic has finally confirmed today that its massively-multiplayer “bumble royale" Fall Guys is coming to Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S this Summer. If you've never heard of it, the game challenges you to compete as a clumsy Fall Guy with...
News EA's Knockout City Slams Its Way Onto Xbox Consoles This May
Dodgeball like you’ve never played it before
EA is taking another stab at competitive multiplayer with Knockout City, a unique spin on the game of dodgeball, coming to Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S on May 21. Coming under the EA Originals label, Knockout City has two teams fighting competitively in a frantic game of dodgeball. Players can form...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (Feb 18-21)
Get ready to spin the decks this weekend!
It's time for another batch of Free Play Days titles! Two 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? This week, the big highlight is Harmonix's recent DJ simulator Fuser, which only released back in...
News Three More Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass (Feb 18)
Break the rules and take full-contact racing to the limit!
It's Xbox Game Pass time! We've got another three games joining the service today, spanning titles for console, PC and Android, including the destruction-filled Wreckfest and award-winning RPG Pillars of Eternity 2: Deadfire. Here are the new games you can download with Xbox Game Pass...
News Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection Slashes Onto Xbox This June
Get ready to die all over again
Koei Tecmo has revealed Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection will be arriving onto Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S through backwards compatibility on June 10th. The collection will bring together three classic games from the series, including Ninja Gaiden Sigma, Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2, and Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor’s Edge...
Talking Point Which Games Need 'FPS Boosts' For Xbox Series X|S?
Which titles should get the treatment?
Microsoft officially kicked off the 'FPS Boost' program for Xbox Series X and S earlier today, boosting the frame rates of five Xbox One games, with many more titles set to receive the treatment over the coming weeks and months. The company already has plenty of games in testing, and while not every game will...
Random Someone Thinks They've Spotted More Hidden Xbox Secrets In This Photo
At this point, who knows?!
Microsoft just loves playing with us, huh? Last year, the big secret was that Xbox boss Phil Spencer was hiding the Xbox Series S on his shelf months before it was announced, and most recently, the company included the all-new Xbox Wireless Headset in an Xbox Series X commercial - again, months before it was announced. As...
News New Xbox Series X|S 'FPS Boosts' Will Be Added Regularly Over The Coming Months
Look out for them every couple of weeks
Microsoft has today unveiled the new FPS Boost program for Xbox Series X and S, bringing frame rate boosts to select backwards compatible games on the new consoles, starting with five titles today. Fortunately, we won't have long to wait until the next batch, as Xbox director of project management Jason...
News Microsoft Unveils The First Batch Of 'FPS Boost' Games For Xbox Series X|S
Free improvements for backwards compatible titles
Microsoft has announced that it has begun introducing a frames per-second boost to a selection of backwards compatible games on Xbox Series X|S, starting with five games available today! The news was outlined in an Xbox Wire post, revealing that Microsoft has worked closely with developers to make...
News No Man's Sky: Companions Update Adds Pets To Your Intergalactic Adventure
Form bonds with the creatures you encounter
No Man's Sky went through something of a relaunch back in 2018, which added a variety of weird and wonderful alien species to discover across its many planets. Its latest Companions update bridges the gap between you and the and wildlife, as players can now take many creatures along as pets. Pets can now...
Guide Xbox Game Pass: Coming Soon & Leaving Soon In February 2021
Update: The full list has been revealed!
Looking for a complete list of Xbox Game Pass games that are coming soon and leaving soon in February 2021? It can be hard to keep track of all the comings and goings in the world of Xbox Game Pass, so we've put together this handy guide to provide an overview of what's happening this February. Xbox Game...
News Tales From The Borderlands Has Relaunched On Xbox Today
Complete with all five episodes
2K Games has revived Tales From The Borderlands, as the fan-favourite Telltale Games series returns to Xbox One today. The re-release brings all five episodes into one cohesive package, allowing players to experience the entire narrative based adventure. As a result, the episodes cannot be purchased individually as...
News The New Xbox Wireless Headset Allows You To Pair Your Phone And Xbox At The Same Time
The microphone has an auto-mute function, too
Yesterday saw the announcement of the all-new Xbox Wireless Headset, and with it an array of fantastic neat new features for players to try out. One of the most intriguing is the ability to have your phone and Xbox linked to the device at the same time. As outlined in an extensive Xbox Wire post, users...
News Control Ultimate Edition Patch Drops Today, Begins Addressing Xbox Series X Crashes
Let's hope it fixes the issues
Control Ultimate Edition launched on Xbox Series X|S earlier this month, but players have been plagued with an assortment of crashes which has hindered their progress and enjoyment with the game. It seems the first patch addressing those issues is set to launch at some point today. As spotted on Twitter by True...
Random Xbox Fans Now Want To See A Laser Green Series X Controller
"C'mon Xbox, you know what we want!"
Microsoft just recently unleashed the Pulse Red Xbox Series X and S controller to complement the black, white and blue versions already available, and now some Xbox fans want to see a green version arrive next. Reddit user LoganH1219 has made a mock-up of what this might look like, classified as a 'Laser Green'...
News Marvel's Avengers For Xbox Series X Officially Arrives This March
Along with the Operation: Hawkeye – Future Imperfect update
Square Enix's Marvel's Avengers was originally supposed to be getting an Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S upgrade last year, but following a delay, the company has now revealed it will be arriving on March 18th. As highlighted by Gematsu, the game will support 4K visuals on Xbox Series X...
