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News Looks Like Quick Resume Could Be Fixed Sooner Than Expected On Xbox Series X|S
The fix will roll out to Insider members first
Since the Xbox Series X|S launch, the highly talked about feature Quick Resume has been a little rocky, with some games completely disabling the feature until the bugs are ironed out. Xbox's Jason Ronald noted this recently and promised more news in the coming days and weeks, and it seems it may be...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (Dec 10-13)
"Experience one of the finest story-driven shooters of all time"
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 hack and slash deck-building hybrid Book of Demons, classic...
Deals Xbox Game Awards 2020 Sale Now Live, 100+ Games Discounted
Packed with plenty of Xbox Series X|S offers
The Xbox Game Awards 2020 sale is here! To celebrate the industry show taking place on December 10th, Xbox has discounted over 100 games, bundles and add-ons for the next few days until Sunday, December 13th. We've highlighted just a select few of the most notable deals in the table below, and you'll...
News Thanks To You, November Was A Record-Breaking Month For Xbox
Check out these impressive stats
Alongside announcing that Cloud Gaming will be arriving on PC and iOS next year, Microsoft also revealed some intriguing stats today about the Xbox Series X|S launch. In an Xbox Wire post which focused on Xbox seeing record engagement, it also looked into some very interesting facts from November, specifically...
News Sony Still Seems Confident The Elder Scrolls VI Is Coming To PS5
Well this is awkward...
There's been a lot of talk ever since Microsoft announced its intention to acquire ZeniMax Media, parent company of Bethesda Softworks back in September about whether Bethesda's future games will become exclusive to Xbox moving forward, but apparently Sony doesn't think that'll be the case. In a PlayStation Game of the Year...
News Halo Infinite Will Feature No Pay-To-Win Elements, Confirms 343 Industries
"We’re not selling power"
With Halo Infinite's massive update yesterday, details on many of the game's components were detailed, one being its absence of loot boxes and other premium rewards that deliver an unfair advantage to players. When discussing the "principles and pillars" the team at 343 Industries wish to follow for Halo Infinite, one...
News Xbox Exec Suggests EA Play Has Joined Game Pass For The Long Term
"This is a significant addition"
EA Play was added to Xbox Game Pass for Ultimate subscribers this past November, providing access to an additional 80+ titles from the EA catalogue, and it looks like the service is here to stay for the long run. In an interview with Gaming Bible, Xbox’s marketing manager Aaron Greenberg was asked about how long...
News Xbox Has Some Unannounced Surprise Games Arriving In 2021
Tell us more, Microsoft!
Xbox Game Studios has already revealed that the likes of Double Fine's Psychonauts 2 and 343 Industries' Halo Infinite are on the way in 2021, but apparently there are more "surprises" on the way as well. According to Jerret West, CVP of Microsoft Gaming, Xbox's first-party division has yet to announce its entire slate for...
News Five More Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass (Dec 8-9)
Including some Series X|S optimisations
Update (Wed 9th Dec, 2020 11:30 GMT): Indie action-platformer Unto The End has been added to Xbox Game Pass today, Wednesday December 9th, so we've now added it to the list below. Enjoy! Original story (Tue 8th Dec, 2020 11:00 GMT): It's Xbox Game Pass time! We've got four games joining / being upgraded for...
News 343 Unveils First Look Screenshots Of Halo Infinite's Multiplayer
Map images, weapon renders and armor coatings
343 Industries dropped a huge update on the progress of Halo Infinite last night, including the announcement that the game would now ship in Fall 2021, while also sharing a selection of new screenshots. Specifically, these screens are taken from the multiplayer component of the game, featuring a brief...
News Halo Infinite Will Launch In Fall 2021
"Thank you for your patience"
Halo Infinite was obviously delayed prior to the launch of the Xbox Series X|S, so when exactly will it be released? In an 'Inside Infinite' post over the official Halo Waypoint webpage, creative director Joseph Staten today confirmed Master Chief's next chapter would be arriving at some point in Fall 2021. "it’s...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Reportedly Features Visuals Capable Of Triggering Epileptic Seizures
Update: CD Projekt Red confirms it's working on a solution
Update: CD Projekt Red has responded to this report with the following statement: "Thank you for bringing this up. We’re working on adding a separate warning in the game, aside from the one that exists in the EULA ( Regarding a more permanent solution, Dev team is currently exploring...
News New Xbox Feature Will Reveal Why Your Downloads Are Going Slow
Now rolling out to Xbox Insiders
Ever wondered why your downloads are going painfully slow on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S? It's probably because you've got a game running in the background, which throttles download speeds on the platform. As shared by Seanpr92 on the Xbox Insiders Reddit, a new feature now rolling out to Insiders in the Alpha Skip...
News Gears 5: Hivebusters Expansion Arrives Next Week, Included In Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
Hivebustin' makes you feel good
Following on from Gears 5's biggest multiplayer update with Operation 5: Hollow Storm, the single player expansion Hivebusters is arriving on December 15. Gears 5: Hivebusters will be free to download for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members, to stream through Cloud Gaming or available to purchase separately a $19
Random Pulling A Sickie On Cyberpunk 2077's Launch Day? Xbox Is On To You
It's okay, we won't tell
Looking to take the day off on Thursday December 10 to play Cyberpunk 2077? Well you might want to rethink that as Xbox has its eye on you. In a fun jab at players intending to take the day off work or call in sick later this week, the official Xbox Twitter account has acknowledged everyone who's planning on being...
News The Game Awards Will Feature 12-15 Game Reveals, And Nothing Has Leaked (Yet)
"Nothing from our main show has been leaked that I know of so far"
The Game Awards presenter Geoff Keighley has revealed that the show will feature "around 12-15" game announcements during the main awards ceremony. In a Reddit Q&A, Keighley spilled some beans for what viewers can expect in The Game Awards on December 10. When asked how many...
News Ubisoft Delays Prince Of Persia: The Sands Of Time Remake
The Sands of Time can't save this one
Ubisoft has delayed Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake until March 18, 2021, stating that "2020 was a year like no other". In a translated statement by Gematsu, the developer believes "this is the right decision" to "deliver a game you enjoy". As a result, the game will no longer hit its intended...
News Does The Crash Bandicoot 4 Art Book Hint At Spyro 4?
I Spy-ro
An eagle eyed fan has spotted a surprise in the Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time art book that suggests Spyro 4 could be in the works. As founded by the Twitter page Spyro Universe, the page delves into one of the later levels of the game set in The Snoxx Dimension, which is brimming with details. One such detail is hiding in the...
News Planet Coaster: Console Edition's First Post-Launch Content Releases This Week
New rides, scenery, blueprints, and more
Planet Coaster: Console Edition may not have been the biggest launch title for the Xbox Series X|S, but its community has quickly been screaming out for new content which has finally been delivered. A new bundle will release on December 10th known as the Spooky Pack and Adventure Pack. Priced at a bundle...
News Take-Two CEO: Games Will Look 'Exactly Like Live Action' In Ten Years
"You'll have the option to make things that look completely realistic"
Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick has suggested that he believes creators will be able to make games look "exactly like live action" in ten years' time, "never mind all the other advances technology will enable." Speaking as part of the UBS Global TMT Virtual Conference,...
Deals Over 150 Games Discounted In This Week's Xbox Sale (Dec 8-15)
The latest batch of offers
Update: Xbox is also now running a Game Awards 2020 Sale until December 13th, featuring discounts on hundreds of additional games. You'll find a roundup of included offers below. Deals: Xbox Game Awards 2020 Sale Now Live, 100+ Games Discounted Original story: It's time for another set of we
News Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World Finally Returns To Xbox Next Month
"Hey! You totally came!"
Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game is finally heading back to Xbox systems next month in the form of a Complete Edition, after previously becoming delisted. Originally intended to release Holiday 2020 as a mark of the film's 10th anniversary, the game has been quietly moved into next year with a release date of January...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Cyberpunk 2077
Has it been worth the wait?
The first reviews for this week's highly anticipated release of Cyberpunk 2077 have gone live today, and as expected, they're looking (mostly) very positive! Let's see what some reviewers are saying about the game so far... Video Games Chronicle (5/5) "An immersive and stunningly crafted RPG, which has raised the bar...
Random New Xbox Series X Ad Reveals Master Chief Is Actually A Cat
You've got to be kitten me
Microsoft has today unveiled the latest step in its Xbox Series X 'Power Your Dreams' campaign, which includes a short film centred around the dreams of MoonLiteWolf - all powered by her experience playing the Xbox Series X. Created by Oscar-winning director Taika Waititi, the video is a trippy experience which recounts...
News Rec Room Arrives For Free On Xbox, Complete With Themed Room
No VR required
The popular VR game Rec Room has made the leap to Xbox consoles, with its very own Xbox themed room. The surprise release allows players to virtually hang out in a multitude of player created rooms, and with cross-play support, no friend will be left behind. It’s free to download, so there’s not much to really lose and with the...
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (Dec 8-11)
It's time to take a trip to Night City
Welcome to your weekly Xbox roundup! The big release over the next few days is obviously CD Projekt Red's Cyberpunk 2077, but we've also got loads of Game Pass titles on the way as well! It's going to be a busy one... Here's what's coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One over the next few days: New Xbox...
News Analysis Reveals What Xbox Fans Are Paying To Get A Series X On eBay
It's almost double the retail price
The release of the Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and PlayStation 5 has seen plenty of stock shortages over the past few weeks, and scalpers have taken this opportunity to resell the systems at highly inflated prices online. Of course, reselling consoles at overly high prices isn't worth the time and effort unless...
News Bungie Reveals More Details About Destiny 2's Xbox Series X Upgrade
Arriving in just a few days' time
The next major Xbox One game to get the 'Optimised' treatment for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S will be Bungie's Destiny 2, and the developer has now shared more details on what to expect from it next week. Arriving on Tuesday, December 8th, the enhancement will bring a variety of improvements to the game on...
Feature What Will Xbox Reveal At The Game Awards 2020?
Here are some of our predictions
The Game Awards 2020 is right around the corner, taking place next week on Thursday, December 10th at 6:30pm EST / 11:30PM GMT, and once again, it looks like Xbox is set to be in attendance for the (virtual) event this year. Xbox boss Phil Spencer dropped a bombshell at The Game Awards 2019 by revealing the Xbox...
News Xbox Is Listening To Your Feedback About Quick Resume On Series X|S
"We're really at the beginning of the journey"
One of the most impressive features of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S so far has been Quick Resume, which allows you to jump between multiple games without being required to load them again from scratch. However, the service has suffered a few bugs during its first few weeks, and fans have also...
News Dragon Age 4 Will Be In Attendance At The Game Awards Next Week
Hopefully it's not just concept art
Geoff Keighley, host of The Game Awards 2020, has confirmed that BioWare will providing a "special look" at the next entry in the beloved Dragon Age series during next Thursday's event... whatever that means! So far, all we've seen of the next Dragon Age game is a selection of concept art that was revealed...
Talking Point Are You Suffering From Saving Issues In Watch Dogs: Legion?
Players are reporting losing hours of progress
It's been over three weeks since Watch Dogs: Legion made its launch on the Xbox Series X|S and many users, including us here at Pure Xbox, are still experiencing issues with the game refusing to save. For those that aren't aware, Watch Dogs: Legion players are finding the game is not saving...
News Five Years After Release, Batman: Arkham Knight Has New DLC
I’m back-man!
Just in time for the Christmas period, Rocksteady has released the ultimate gift with brand new suits for Batman: Arkham Knight. As confirmed by the Rocksteady Studios Twitter account, two classic outfits are now available at the request of many fans. The vibrant Zur En Arrh costume from the classic DC comics, and the unique anime...
News Halo Infinite Actor Suggests The Game Will Be Out Next Spring
"As far as I know it's in the can, ready to go..."
Since Halo Infinite's delay, details of the game have been light. However, in a recent interview, Master Chief's motion capture actor Bruce Thomas revealed the game is apparently due for next spring. As spotted by one eagle eyed Reddit user, during an interview with Dan Allen Gaming, the host...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Reportedly Has Quality And Performance Modes
But no details on the specifics yet
While the next-gen version of Cyberpunk 2077 isn't scheduled until next year, it appears a performance mode resides within the current-gen version of the game, as discovered by one Xbox owner. With any huge release, copies tend to go into the wild days before release, and with Cyberpunk 2077 a few mere days away,...
News Ten More Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass (Dec 3-4)
Embark upon an epic adventure
Update (Fri 4th Dec, 2020 10:00 GMT): An additional couple of games have been added to Xbox Game Pass over the past few hours in the form of NHL 94 Rewind and Dragon Quest XI S, which we've now included in the list below. Enjoy! Original story (Thu 3rd Dec, 2020 11:00 GMT): It's Xbox Game Pass time! We've got a...
Poll What Are Your Thoughts On The New Xbox Series Controller So Far?
How are you getting on with it?
It's hard to believe, but it's almost been a full, solid month since the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S officially launched back on November 10th. If you were lucky enough to get your hands on one at release, you've hopefully now had a good few weeks to get used to the feel of the new Xbox Series controller. Let's...
News Walmart Canada Postpones Today's Xbox Series X Restock
Update: Stock finally made available later in the day
Update (Fri 3rd Dec, 2020 08:00 GMT): Turns out Walmart Canada decided to unexpectedly unleash its stock of Xbox Series X later in the day - around 3AM UK time, so unfortunately we missed out on the update! The retailer's official Twitter account has suggested to "stay tuned" for future updates...
News Undead Labs Details Next-Gen Improvements For State Of Decay 2
A new hardcore difficulty mode has also been added
State of Decay 2 has been optimised for the Xbox Series X, featuring new content for players to dive into. Making the jump to Xbox Series X|S, developer Undead Labs has made improvements to support the new hardware. The game now operates with "blazingly fast load times, improved image quality,...
News Microsoft's Holiday Advert Shows Us Master Chief Should NOT Play Fetch With Dogs
Honestly, Chief. What were you expecting!?
In a year that at times has been quite dreary, Microsoft has decided to spread some festive cheer in a new Christmas advert that features Halo mascot Master Chief and various other Xbox properties. In a particularly amusing moment, Master Chief can be seen playing fetch with a group of dogs, using his very...
News Sea Of Thieves Is Introducing Seasons With Battle Passes Next Year
The aim is to give players more objectives to strive for
Rare promised significant changes to Sea of Thieves last month and those promises are seemingly getting delivered, with a shift from monthly updates to seasons - complete with battle passes. In a recently released video update on the game's social media channels, the developer announced a...
News Ubisoft Confirms The Division 2 Will Be Getting An Xbox Series X Patch
Bringing 4K resolution and 60FPS
It seems every day more and more games are getting revealed to be reaping the benefits of the next-gen consoles and Tom Clancy's The Division 2 is the latest to be announced. As spotted by GamingBolt, Ubisoft shared the details in a recent Stat
News Microsoft Has Acquired The Esports Platform Smash.GG
"We're excited about this acquisition's potential"
Microsoft is on a roll of acquisitions as the company has recently purchased the esports platform Smash.gg. In a statement on Twitter, Smash.gg announced that it has been scooped up by Microsoft, adding that the "team will now benefit from additional resources and support as part of the Microsoft...
News UK Retailer Box Reveals Xbox Series X Restock Plans For December
Register now for a chance at securing one
Original story (Wed 25th Nov, 2020 14:00 GMT): These stock announcements are coming thick and fast at the moment! UK retailer Box.co.uk has revealed its plans for Xbox Series X stock in December, with the console set to be available on two separate dates. The retailer will have both the Xbox Series X and...
News FIFA 21, Madden NFL 21 Free Xbox Series X Upgrades Now Live
Try them out with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
The free Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S upgrades for FIFA 21 and Madden NFL 21 have gone live a day early today, with both of them now available to download on the new consoles via Dual Entitlement. You can see a clip of FIFA 21 above, which clearly boasts improved graphics and a selection of new...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (Dec 3-6)
Bring more than your fists to the fight
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? Both games this week are already part of the Xbox Game Pass library, in the form of popular fighter Soul...
News You'll Be Able To Get Snap Happy With Cyberpunk 2077's Photo Mode
Capture your favourite moments in Night City
Night City is about to get a whole lot prettier with the newly unveiled photo mode for Cyberpunk 2077. CD Projekt Red announced the news in a trailer which detailed the photo mode and the extensive options players will get to utilise within the game. With more options than simply adding filters,...
News Get Three Months Of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate For £1 / $1 This Holiday
If you're a new subscriber
Still haven't taken the plunge with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate yet? Thanks to this holiday offer from Microsoft, new subscribers can get three months for just £1 / $1 throughout December and January. Of course, this means you get access to the full package - including all 400+ Xbox Game Pass for console and PC titles,...
Feature 5 Reasons To Check Out Dragon Quest XI S With Xbox Game Pass This Week
A wonderful upcoming addition to the service
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition is a bit of a mouthful, but when it hits Xbox Game Pass later this week on December 4, it'll show why its earned that title. It's been a long road, but the series is making the jump to Xbox systems and delivering one of the best entries to...
News Football Manager Is Giving Away Five Custom Xbox Series X Controllers
Back of the net
Fancy winning one of these? In celebration of the release of Football Manager 2021: Xbox Edition this week, Sports Interactive is giving away five custom branded Xbox Series X controllers via a competition. To enter, all you need to do is sign up for FMFC, which provides Football Manager feature drops and game info before anybody...
