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Guide Gamescom Opening Night Live 2024: Schedule, Where To Watch And What To Expect
We have a huge show ahead of us!
It's almost time for Gamescom 2024! Europe's biggest gaming convention begins this week in Germany, and we're expecting plenty of announcements and fresh reveals for a large number of upcoming Xbox games. While some of those announcements will likely come during Xbox's own livestreams this week, Opening Night Live...
News Rumour Claims Indiana Jones Will Jump From Xbox To PS5 In Early 2025
Maybe it's true, maybe it's not
The big Xbox story on social media right now relates to the upcoming Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and it concerns a rumour that's been shared by content creator NateTheHate - who says the game is going to PS5 in 2025. Specifically, it's mentioned that Indiana Jones will launch for Xbox and PC at some point...
News Final Fantasy 16 Director Says He'd Like To See The Game On Xbox
It's just been announced for PC
We've got some Final Fantasy 16 news to share today, but sadly it's not the kind we were hoping for! It's been announced that FFXVI will be coming to PC on September 17th, with still no sign of an Xbox release as things stand. That said, Windows Central talked to game director Hiroshi Takai earlier today who advised...
Poll Are You Picking Up Star Wars Outlaws On Xbox This Month?
Or maybe playing it via Ubisoft Plus?
Although August has felt a little quiet for major new Xbox releases (don't worry, we've got plenty next month!), it's ending things in a big way with the likes of Age of Mythology: Retold, Visions of Mana, and of course, Star Wars Outlaws. Yes, Ubisoft's first crack at a Star Wars adventure is a little over a...
News 1996's Original 'Broken Sword' Is Getting Remastered For Xbox This September
Featuring 4K visuals and enhanced audio
We're a little bit late on this one, but we know that certain members of the Pure Xbox community are very keen to pick up Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged on Xbox consoles next month, so let's talk about it! This is an enhanced version of the original Broken Sword from all the way back in 1996,...
News Xbox Teases 'More Than A Few Surprises' For This Week's Gamescom Livestreams
Should be worth watching!
Welcome to Gamescom week! We've got a busy few days of events ahead, kicking off with Gamescom Opening Night Live on Tuesday and finishing with the final of three daily livestreams being hosted by Xbox on Friday. Xbox has already revealed the lineup of games set to feat
News No, Don't Expect Hollow Knight: Silksong At Gamescom ONL
Geoff just wanted to get that message out of the way
Every time there's a big event or live stream featuring indies, you'll often see chat boxes filled with requests for Hollow Knight: Silksong. It's becoming a running joke at this point, and to put Silksong fans out of their misery ahead of Opening Night Live (well, kind of), the show's host Geoff...
News Indie Dev Cancels 'HAAK' For Xbox And Criticises Microsoft Over 14 Months Of Delays
"We spent over 14 months trying"
Who fancies a bit of Monday drama in Xbox land? Here at the PX offices we could take it or leave it to be honest, but the story around indie platformer HAAK is becoming more interesting by the minute - so here we are. To try and sum things up, basically, the team behind this indie title (already released on PC,...
News Rockstar's 'Bully' Hits The Headlines Over Possible Xbox Remaster, But Don't Get Your Hopes Up
It's probably related to GTA+ instead
Update: Rockstar's new FAQ for Bully on GTA+ mentions that the Xbox version will be delivered via backwards compatibility, which again suggests that we won't be seeing any kind of new port or remaster in this case. "Players on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One can download and play Bully: Scholarship Edition via...
News Three Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass In Late August 2024
Including a major 2023 FPS
Microsoft has revealed the second batch of games to leave Xbox Game Pass in August 2024, and we have three titles departing the service in just under two weeks' time. There's a major 2023 release on this list, so if you've been meaning to play that, or any of these Xbox Game Pass titles for that matter, you'll have to get...
Poll What Do You Think Of Mafia: Definitive Edition On Xbox Game Pass?
The 2020 remake has arrived on XGP
The big Xbox Game Pass release (in fact, the only Xbox Game Pass release) of the past few days ended up being Mafia: Definitive Edition, which is a stunning remake from 2020 of the original title in the series that debuted in 2002. Back at the time of launch, the critics had some very nice things to say about this...
News Lots Of Games Are Reduced By 90% In The Xbox End Of Summer Sale 2024
Over 40 titles at rock-bottom prices!
Looking for some cheap Xbox games in the Xbox End of Summer Sale 2024? Thanks to this massive promotion, along with various other sales that are live on the Xbox Store right now, we've got over 40 games that are discounted by a whopping 90% this weekend. Some of the biggest highlights include Borderlands 3,...
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (August 19-23)
Every new release heading our way
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for August 19-23! Things are looking pretty quiet for new releases over the next few days, with the biggest highlights being Quantic Dream's Dustborn, gory survival horror game Pneumata and the new tennis title, TIEBREAK: Official Game of the
News Black Myth: Wukong Debuts To Impressive Reviews Ahead Of Delayed Xbox Launch
There are a few surprising scores though
Yes, we all know the score — Black Myth: Wukong was originally announced to be launching day one on Xbox before it got delayed indefinitely for Microsoft's consoles — and the release date is now just four days away for other platforms. As we're so close, the first reviews have gone live today across the...
News Police Simulator Dev Returns With 'Amublance Life' On Xbox Series X|S This Year
Step into the shoes of a paramedic
We've mentioned on numerous occasions how Police Simulator: Patrol Officers has become an unlikely hit on Xbox over the past few years, and now the developer is back with a new game - Ambulance Life: A Paramdedic Simulator. Launching for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S at some point before the end of 2024,...
News New Info About 'Hi-Fi RUSH' Dev Tango Gameworks Acquisition
Here's what's been told to investors
It seems some new information about Krafton's acquisition of the Hi-Fi RUSH developer Tango Gameworks has been revealed to investors. As highlighted by Stephen Totilo (via Game File), the deal was actually effective as of August 1st, 2024, and in the words of Totilo, Krafton has done an "acqui-hire" - with the...
News Call Of Duty Is Finally Reducing Download Sizes For Black Ops 6's Xbox Launch
But not before a big update coming soon
We're all well aware that Call of Duty has some of the biggest download sizes in the biz, and Activision is clearly keen to make some improvements to this ahead of Black Ops 6's launch this October. That's music to our ears! The company will achieve this in multiple ways, including separating Call of Duty:...
Talking Point Have Xbox Series X|S Dynamic Backgrounds Lived Up To The Hype?
What do you make of them?
One big new feature for Xbox gamers this generation has been the dynamic background option for Series X and S consoles. Microsoft, along with various third parties, regularly drops free dynamic backgrounds for us to enjoy, but do you actually use them? Or, are they a bit pointless with the current Xbox dashboard? In...
News Xbox Store Wishlists Will Soon Appear On Your Console Home Screen
Easy access
Microsoft has detailed a new Xbox Insider update that's begun testing a pretty neat wishlist feature. Starting now, some Alpha-ring Xbox Insiders will see their store wishlists appear right on the Xbox dashboard - rather than having to head to the dedicated store area to see them. For now, Xbox says that a "random subset of Alpha users"...
News Xbox Insider Insists Forza Horizon 5 Will Go Multiplatform At Some Point
Supposedly before the end of 2024
The biggest talking point in the Xbox community today centres around a rumour that suggests an Xbox first-party game will be announced for PlayStation 5 next week, although no-one seems to know what it is as things stand. Some believed it might be Forza Horizon 5, before Windows Central's Jez Corden advised that...
News The Plucky Squire Brings Its Charming 2D/3D Mashup To Xbox This September
"Become the hero of a living storybook"
We've got good news for any Xbox fans who have been waiting on news about The Plucky Squire! Devolver Digital's stunning blend of a 2D and 3D storybook adventure will be coming to Xbox Series X and Series S on September 17th. If you're not in the loop, The Plucky Squire is essentially a platformer with puzzle...
Guide Xbox Adds More Perks For Game Pass Ultimate Members (August 2024)
Updated for the middle of the month!
Yes, it's time for the latest batch of Xbox Game Pass Perks for August 2024! As we hit the middle of the month, we've got a few new Perks to add to the list for the likes of MultiVersus, XDefiant and The Elder Scrolls Online! Here's the latest list of available Xbox Game Pass Perks for August 2024: Apex...
News Xbox Reveals Full Daily Livestream Schedule For Gamescom 2024
We have LOADS of big games on show
Gamescom 2024 is right around the corner, and after announcing daily livestreams at the beginning of the month, Xbox has now fully detailed which games will be on show each and every day. Xbox's schedule begins on Wednesday the 21st —
News Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Another Xbox Game To Slip Into 2025
20+ minutes of gameplay coming soon!
Warhorse Studios has today announced a delay to Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2; the team's upcoming RPG sequel heading to Xbox Series X|S. Originally scheduled for this year, the game will now arrive on February 11, 2025. We've not seen too much on this title since its big reveal
News Stalker 2's Open World Looks Absolutely Gorgeous In New 'Locations' Walkthrough
"Wherever you go, you will feel the unique atmosphere"
Earlier this week, we got a big deep dive into all things Stalker 2 in the wake of its recent delay - and now the team has dropped a shorter, more stripped-back lo
Video 10 Minutes Of Gameplay From Our Hands-On With Splitgate 2
Here's a first look at "Hotzone" across three playable classes
We absolutely loved our time with the original Splitgate when it launched on Xbox a few years ago, so when the opportunity to check out Splitgate 2 came along earlier this month, you better believe we jumped at it! Above, you can check out 10 minutes of raw Splitgate 2 gameplay from our...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (August 15-18)
Included with Game Pass Core and Game Pass Ultimate
Xbox Free Play Days has arrived, and we have a big weekend ahead of us. This time out, Microsoft has added two brand-new releases to the program, including Crytek's Xbox Series X|S shooter Hunt: Showdown 1896 and an RPG collection that actually includes four separate titles! Here's the full FPD...
News Dragon Age: The Veilguard Launches For Xbox Series X|S This Halloween
We finally have a date!
Update: The news has now been made official, and the date remains the same! Pre-orders will soon be available on the Xbox Store beginning at $69.99, and there are some in-game goodies up for grabs if you buy it ahead of time. "Fans who pre-order the Standard Edition of Dragon Age: The Veilguard for $69.99 USD‡ on...
News Forget Cats, 'Barkour' Wants To Introduce Doggo Protagonists To Gamers In 2025
Woof woof
Over the last year or so, we've seen a fair few feline adventures head to Xbox — like Stray and Little Kitty, Big City — but 2025 could be the year our canine friends take centre stage. Announced for a PC and console release next year, Barkour is aiming to deliver "an action/stealth game where you take on the role of a tail-wagging...
News Blizzard's Overwatch 2 Is Integrating With Xbox Game Pass Next Month
Get a bunch of rewards at no extra cost!
Blizzard has unveiled Overwatch 2 Season 12 today, and it brings a brilliant bonus for Xbox Game Pass subscribers. Starting September 17, Game Pass members will be able to claim a bunch of extra content for Overwatch 2, including six "awesome" hero skins and more! To claim this content, players will have to...
News KartRider: Drift Dev Suddenly Announces Early 2025 Closure On Xbox
Less than two years after launch
After about a year and a half on the market, Nexon has announced the impending closure of KartRider: Drift on console. The free-to-play racer came to Xbox back in March 2023, and now the team plans to keep a PC edition live in Korea and Taiwan, while shutting down all other versions of the title. For n
Interview Copa City - FIFA Meets Cities: Skylines In This New 'Football Tycoon' Simulator
Kicking off for Xbox on day one!
When Copa City made its debut at the PC Gaming Show a couple of months ago, we were immediately intrigued. Described as the "first football tycoon" game, the idea is to manage everything leading up to a big football / soccer event rather than actually playing the sport itself - think EA Sports FC mixed with a heavy...
News Arena Breakout: Infinite Xbox Version 'Definitely In The Plans' As Early Access Begins
"In the long run, it's definitely in the plans"
Military-themed extraction shooters are all the rage these days, with the likes of Delta Force: Hawk Ops and Escape from Tarkov just a few popular examples. Another game hoping to enter the fray is Arena Breakout: Infinite, and while the game isn't on Xbox right now, the team says that a console...
News Indiana Jones Xbox Release Date Likely To Be Revealed Next Week
We're getting a "new look" at ONL 2024
With Avowed now delayed to 2025, the biggest Xbox first-party release scheduled for this year (beyond Call of Duty) is Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, but we're still none the wiser about when it's planned to launch for Xbox and PC. That should hopefully be changing next week, as it's been confirmed the...
News Highly-Anticipated Xbox Platformer REPLACED Has Been Delayed To 2025
"Developing REPLACED is quite a unique challenge"
Yes, yes, we know - it doesn't even really feel like news to say that REPLACED has been delayed, does it? Still, we strive to bring you the latest updates on all things Xbox, so, we're back again to tell you that this 2.5D Xbox platformer has once again been pushed back - this time to 2025...
News The Mortuary Assistant Dev 'Unbearably Upset' As Game Suffers Xbox-Exclusive Delay
Update: It's finally out now!
Update: Great news! The Mortuary Assistant is finally now available to purchase on Xbox consoles: The Mortuary Assistant (Xbox Store) Original story: Back at the tail-end of July, we highlighted an upcoming Xbox game known as
News Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown Dev Reveals Tech Specs For Xbox Series X|S
And we have some fresh Series X gameplay!
Today, the 'VIP' console beta for Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown has gone live, which means we have some fresh details on the Xbox versions of this open-world racer. To coincide with the beta release — which is exclusive to certain pre-order editions of TDU: SC — Nacon has revealed the game's tech...
News 'Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone' Brings Its Open World Shooter To Xbox In 2025
"Explore the open world of the real Chornobyl Exclusion Zone"
Post-apocalyptic FPS Chernobylite has steadily grown since its Xbox release a few years ago, and in the wake of developer The Farm 51 dropping its final update for the game last month, a surprise sequel has been announced! Yep, Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone has been revealed for a PC...
News Splitgate Fans Worried Sequel Has Lost Its 'Soul' Following Initial Reveal
"Who asked for another 4v4 hero shooter?"
Splitgate 2 developer 1047 Games recently shared an official gameplay reveal trailer, and it's seemingly upset some of the original game's community. After the breakout success of Splitgate (which drew comparisons to series like Halo, Call of Duty and Portal at the time of its release) some players are...
News Xbox 'End Of Summer' Sale Now Live, 500+ Games Discounted
Including discounts for BG3, Like a Dragon and others!
Welcome to the Xbox "End of Summer" sale 2024! Microsoft has just put around 500 games on sale for the next week-or-so, including some major titles such as Baldur's Gate 3, Hogwarts Legacy and Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth. The End of Summer sale, which bizarrely is known as the "Keep on...
News Two New Additions Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (August 13)
Two very different offerings!
Welcome to a new Xbox Game Pass update! Today, we have a couple of additions to the service - one full game in Mafia: Definitive Edition and one brand-new EA Play trial with Madden NFL 25 (for Game Pass Ultimate members). Here's a quick introduction to today's new Xbox Game Pass offerings: Mafia: Definitive Edition...
News Forza Motorsport Update 11 Adds Multi-Class Racing, Road Atlanta Circuit
"More action, greater skill, and new challenges await"
Turn 10 Studios has today unveiled Forza Motorsport Update 11 - headlined by the addition of multi-class racing and the return of Road Atlanta; a track that's featured heavily in prior Forza instalments. Multi-class racing has been a desired addition by the community for some time, with Turn 10...
News Xbox Reveals 30+ Minutes Of New Stalker 2 Gameplay In Special Deep Dive
A MUCH closer look at what's to come!
GSC Game World has today been sharing an absolute ton of new gameplay footage from Stalker 2 ahead of the game's release this November, with a special "Developer Deep Dive" taking place on the official Xbox Twitch channel. We're talking raw gameplay here too, featuring plenty of commentary from the game's...
Soapbox If You Like GTA, You've Got To Try Mafia: Definitive Edition On Xbox Game Pass
Take to the streets of Lost Heaven this week
So far in August we've had a fairly light month for Xbox Game Pass — Crash Bandicoot aside — but tomorrow marks a major addition to the library in the form of Mafia: Definitive Edition - and I say it's a must play on the service, especially for fans of GTA. For those of you who
News Two 'Halloween' Games Are In The Works, One In Development Using Unreal Engine 5
John Carpenter will be "intimately involved"
It's been revealed today that two brand-new games based on the famous Halloween franchise are in the works at Boss Team Games; the publisher behind 2022's Evil Dead: The Game. Details on these projects are thin on the ground at the moment, but we do know that one of the titles is being made using Unreal...
News Despite Xbox Woes, Capcom Wants More Classic Fighting Games On 'Modern Consoles'
Who knows if they'll end up on Xbox...
Capcom has been on a huge roll over the past few years with a string of incredible releases, but a couple of months ago there was controversy when it was revealed the Marvel Vs. Capcom Fighting Collection wouldn't be coming to Xbox. For now, this collection of classic games is only slated for Nintendo Switch,...
News New 'Leaked' Footage Suggests Starfield's Land Vehicles Will Be A Game Changer
A major upcoming feature
A few months ago, Bethesda shared a sneak peek at Starfield's first official land vehicle - mentioning at the time that vehicles would be added in a future update. There's still no date for them yet, but we do have some new footage. This first-person video was supposedly leaked via 4chan over the weekend, and it's been...
News Xbox Series X|S Sales 'Holding Close' To Xbox 360 In The US, Says Analyst
"No, the console market isn't doomed."
In recent months, we've heard plenty about Xbox's well-documented hardware sales struggles in Europe, but that isn't necessarily the case in the US; Xbox's primary market. Despite a big drop in worldwide sales last quarter, an industry analyst is on-hand to remind us that the console is still doing pretty well...
News Xbox's Hi-Fi RUSH Studio Tango Gameworks Revived, Acquired By PUBG Publisher
Includes IP rights and expansion
Update: A Microsoft spokesperson has shared an official statement, reiterating how thre is "no impact" to the existing catalog of Tango games (via Windows Central): "We’re working with Krafton to enable the team at Tango Gameworks to continue to build games together and we look forward to playing their next great...
News Four Games Are Confirmed For Xbox Game Pass In September 2024 So Far
An early look at what's ahead
It's still very early days for August's Xbox Game Pass additions, but as we always do around this time of the month, we're taking a look at what's ahead - and there's some good stuff planned for September 2024 on Game Pass already! In fact, there are two Xbox first-party titles arriving in September in the form of Age...
