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May2025
Talking Point What Game Franchises Would You Pay $80 For On Xbox?
Price increases are inevitable
Since Nintendo revealed that $80 games are coming to Switch 2 — and Microsoft announced price increases that include upcoming AAA titles — the cost of video games has been a hot topic. Recently, outspoken Borderlands 4 lead Randy Pitchford also chimed on this by
Talking Point 25 Years On, What Do You Think Of The 'Perfect Dark' Franchise?
Amazing? A missed opportunity? Come tell us!
Believe it or not, it's been 25 years this month since Perfect Dark began its life for the Nintendo 64 on May 22nd, 2000 - and unfortunately it's been a rocky ride since then, with just two games having been released in 25 years. That original game was amazing, of course, and some people still think it...
Talking Point Do You Have High Expectations For The Xbox Games Showcase 2025?
Does Microsoft have enough in the tank?
With Xbox formally announcing its 2025 showcase in April, the anticipation for this year's show is starting to build - we're now less than two months away from the event kicking off on June 8th. Last month, we asked you guys what your dream reveal for this year would be, but now we want to keep things a little...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 17-18)
We're all DOOMed
Another weekend is upon us, folks, which hopefully means a little spare time to squeeze some gaming in wherever we can. It's been another busy old time on Xbox this past week, with yet another major first-party release arriving in the form of DOOM: The Dark Ages - a title we suspect quite a few of you will be trying out this...
Talking Point Xbox Fans, How Are You Getting On With Microsoft Rewards In 2025?
How many points have you got right now?
It was around this time last year that we asked Pure Xbox readers how you were getting on with Microsoft Rewards in 2024, so it's time to do it again - especially now that the service has changed quite considerably in 2025! As you may recall, back at the start of the year, the Xbox Game Pass Quests portion of...
Talking Point Do You Feel You've Had Value For Money With Your Xbox Series X|S?
Has it been worth what you paid for it?
We're getting close to five years since the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S first hit the market, and although they've clearly struggled in comparison to the PS5 and Nintendo Switch, they've still proved very popular consoles overall. There's an argument in some circles that because of Microsoft's new "this...
Talking Point Xbox Fans, How Many Of You Are Buying A Switch 2?
Is it in the plans?
Amazingly, we're less than one month away from the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2. It's not a big deal for us here at Pure Xbox for obvious reasons, but it's still a big deal for the industry at large - a pretty major deal, in fact! And you know what? It is still going to affect us in multiple ways. We recently put together a...
Talking Point It's Been 20 Years Since Xbox 360 Was Revealed Live On MTV
"A console that's about to change digital entertainment forever"
2025 marks the 20-year anniversary of Xbox 360, with the seminal Xbox console launching way back in November 2005; kicking off the seventh generation of consoles. To this day, the system is still revered and played by many - and we've been reminded today that it's 20 years on the dot...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 10-11)
Still tackling the Game Pass backlog?
Another weekend is upon us! After yet another busy week for Xbox Game Pass, we've got plenty to be getting stuck into this weekend - including new library additions like DREDGE and Revenge of the Savage Planet. With that being said, here's what we're playing this weekend: Ben Kerry, Staff Writer: Well, I...
Talking Point How Do You Feel About Linear Vs. Open World Games On Xbox?
GTA & Mafia providing very different experiences this gen
It's been another busy week of gaming news, with publisher 2K going ham on fresh information for both GTA 6 and Mafia: The Old Country; two series' that have long shared plenty of similarities. However, the two third-person action games are going in very different directions with their next...
Talking Point Which Xbox Game Will Move To PS5 Next?
Halo? Starfield? Something else entirely?
With the news of Gears of War: Reloaded this week, we have confirmation of another Xbox title moving over to PS5 - as Microsoft squeezes the accelerator on its multiplatform strategy. Although this is merely a re-release of the original Gears of War (specifically the Ultimate Edition remaster from 2015), it...
Talking Point Will Xbox Game Pass Get A Price Increase This Year?
It's anyone's guess
Back at the start of the month, Xbox announced a series of price increases for Xbox consoles, accessories and games in multiple regions, and the big question on many people's minds was whether Xbox Game Pass would follow suit. Fortunately that hasn't happened yet, but there's still concern that an Xbox Game Pass price increase...
Talking Point Would You Still Buy An Xbox At Microsoft's 2025 Prices?
Or are they now too expensive?
Earlier this week, Microsoft announced that — in the midst of increased economic uncertainty — it is raising the prices of its Xbox consoles, accessories and games. In an unprecedented move compared to past console generations, Xbox's flagship console is going up by $100 five years after it launched - and it's...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 3-4)
It's been another big week for Xbox Game Pass!
Our first weekend of May 2025 is here! If you reside in the UK, you may well be enjoying an extended Bank Holiday weekend this week, which means even more time to play games... right? We thought so! Anyway, here's what we're playing this weekend: Ben Kerry, Staff Writer: First and foremost, I think...
Talking Point With Forza Horizon 5 Now On PS5, Do You Expect To See Horizon 6 Anytime Soon?
How close are we to FH6 on Xbox?
Last month, Forza Horizon 5's PS5 debut marked the first of Xbox's 'big three' franchises to move over, and despite the transition feeling a little weird to us here at PX HQ, fans have clearly been enjoying the game a lot over on PlayStation. Naturally though, we've been thinking more about what this all means for...
April2025
Talking Point Xbox Fans, How Do You Find Time For All These Amazing 2025 Games?
There's so much good stuff to juggle right now
So, I was having a look around in the Pure Xbox archives today and discovered a Talking Point from a couple of years ago where we asked how everyone was able to find the time for all of those amazing 2023 games. Considering how incredible April 2025 has been, particularly on Xbox Game Pass, I feel like...
Talking Point Has This Been The Best Month Ever For Xbox Game Pass?
Seriously, what an incredible month for XGP!
With today's final Xbox Game Pass update for April 2025, we're almost done talking about this month's new additions to the library - but not before we can wax lyrical about just how amazing April 2025 has been for Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass service. In fact, we think this could be the best month ever for
Talking Point What Have You Picked Up In The Xbox Spring Sale 2025?
We're into the final week of the promotion!
Just over a week ago now, Microsoft finally unleashed the Xbox Spring Sale 2025, and it's been a biggie - featuring more than 1,000 discounted games in total. There's a lot to choose from here, then, but the question is - have you grabbed anything in the spring sale so far? We tend to wait until towards...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 26-27)
How about some Oblivion Remastered?
Welcome to the weekend! It's been an incredibly busy week on Xbox with the likes of Oblivion Remastered and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 dropping on Game Pass - so it's fair to say we've probably all got a list of things to jump into over the next few days. Here's what we're playing this weekend: Ben Kerry, Staff...
Talking Point We Played Xbox's First Forza Release On PS5, And It Felt Weird
Press R2 to accelerate?! What?!
It's been a weird few years following Xbox, we must admit. A distinct shift in strategy has led to Microsoft spearheading a multiplatform plan that has, eventually, led to one of its biggest gaming franchises moving over to PlayStation - something that would have been unheard of just a couple of years ago. Well, we're...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 19-20)
Lots of Game Pass titles to choose from!
Welcome to the weekend! We've seen loads of new Xbox Game Pass titles this week that we'll be diving into over the next few days, along with more Free Play Days additions and finally the arrival of the full Xbox Spring Sale 2025! Here's what we're pla
Talking Point Do You Expect Xbox To Follow PlayStation With More Console Price Hikes?
Sony has upped its prices again
In what's becoming a very turbulent time for economies around the world, Sony has announced that its PS5 console will be going up in price for certain regions; effective today. This isn't the first time that the PlayStation maker has increased its console prices this generation, and Xbox has also made similar...
Talking Point What Dream Reveal Would You Like To See At The Xbox Games Showcase 2025?
If you were granted one wish, what would it be?
So! We've officially got a date for the Xbox Games Showcase 2025, which is heading our way on June 8th this year. That means it's time to count down to the big event - as well as start creating our dream Xbox wishlists for it. There's plenty of stuff that we already know is likely to be there. The...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 12-13)
Is it a South of Midnight weekend for you?
Another weekend begins! We've got a bunch of great new Xbox Game Pass titles to check out over the next couple of days, along with more Free Play Days additions and the Xbox Spring Sale 2025 "Sneak Preview" as well! Here's what we're playing this weekend:
Talking Point What's The Best Game You've Played In 2025 So Far?
Tell us what to play
Today, we've been talking about how great South of Midnight is and how Xbox Game Pass has allowed a title like that to pleasantly surprise so many people - and it's far from the only game that's managed to do that in 2025 so far. Yes, we're only three months in, but we've already seen a ridiculous number of great games landing...
Feature Xbox Is Putting A Lot Of Confidence In The Outer Worlds 2 This Summer
Big shoes to fill
OK! We now finally have a date for the Xbox Games Showcase 2025, along with the confirmation that it'll be followed by a special Direct on The Outer Worlds 2 - marking the third time Xbox has provided a "double-feature" in June. No pressure Obsidian, but you've got some big shoes to fill! The first double-feature was based around...
Talking Point How Excited Are You For A Potential Oblivion Remake This Month?
The rumours are still flooding in
These Oblivion remake rumours are getting out of hand! We've seen the likes of Nate The Hate and DetectiveSeeds suggesting it's on the way soon, and now Giant Bomb's Jeff Grubb is also saying it'll shadow drop in April. Perhaps there's a slight chance they're all misinformed, but it seems much more likely that...
Talking Point What Are You Hoping To See In The Xbox Spring Sale?
Anything you've got your eye on?
It looked like the Xbox Spring Sale was all set to appear last Friday, but it now seems we'll be getting it this Friday instead - and it should bring close to 1000 discounts with it, including for many AAA titles. So, what's on your wishlist at the moment? Are you hoping to snag any of the top 10 Xbox of games of...
Feature After The Minecraft Movie's Success, What Other Xbox IP Should Get The Film Treatment?
Is there anything you'd pick out?
Well, it turns out A Minecraft Movie has been an absolutely massive success. Yesterday, it was reported by CNN that the film had grossed $157 domestically (in the US) to mark the best opening weekend of the year. There were apparently concerns that the film could struggle when it debuted - after all, the trailers...
Talking Point Early Access Players, Have You Been Enjoying Xbox's South Of Midnight So Far?
Another big Xbox Game Studios release
So, after years of anticipation since We Happy Few first launched almost a decade ago, Compulsion Games is back with South of Midnight; an Xbox Game Studios title now available in early access on Xbox and PC. Yep, following the recent trend of early access DLC bundles, folks can hop into this Southern gothic...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 5-6)
How about some Borderlands 3 on Game Pass?
Welcome to the weekend! We've got new Xbox Game Pass titles, Free Play Days additions and a whole bunch of Spooky Sale deals on the Xbox Store to take advantage of over the next few days - there's plenty to be getting on with! Here's what we're playing this weekend: Fraser Gilber
Talking Point Would You Be Willing To Pay $80 For Xbox Games?
Or even more in the case of GTA 6?!
The big topic that's dominating the industry this week is the Nintendo Switch 2, and specifically the higher game prices that it's set to implement for first-party titles - a whole lot has already been said about the Mario Kart World situation! As mentioned in our "huge win for Xbox" feature earlier today, this...
Talking Point Are You Expecting Xbox News At The Switch 2 Direct This Week?
Nintendo's new device is being fully unveiled
We're going to be seeing an awful lot of Nintendo Switch 2 news doing the rounds later this week after the Switch 2 Direct has taken place on Wednesday, and who knows... perhaps we'll get some Xbox news to discuss as part of it. It's been mentioned on numerous occasions that Microsoft wants to bring...
March2025
News Lots Of Activision Blizzard Games Aren't On Xbox Game Pass Yet, But Why?
"It's just so complicated..."
Many Xbox fans have been questioning why it's taken so long to add more Activision (and Blizzard) games to Xbox Game Pass since acquiring the company a couple of years ago, as we've only seen a certain number since then. For example, all the classic Call of Duty games seem to be primed for Xbox Game Pass at some point,...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 29-30)
Some Atomfall on Xbox Game Pass?
Another weekend rolls around! As we close out March 2025, there's plenty to be going at across Xbox platforms - including a bunch of Free Play Days titles and the much-anticipated Atomfall which is now live on Xbox Game Pass. Here's what we're playing this weekend: Ben Kerry, Staff Writer: The bulk of my weekend...
Talking Point Which MMORPGs Would You Love To Play Natively On Xbox?
WoW? RuneScape? Tell us!
Alright, so the other day I was talking about how World of Warcraft plays surprisingly well on Xbox thanks to NVIDIA GeForce Now, and although I do enjoy that way of playing, it would obviously be more beneficial to get a native version. I'm talking a proper app, installed on my Xbox, that can bring me to World of Warcraft...
Talking Point Will Any Next-Gen Xbox Have A Disc Drive?
Or will Microsoft go all-digital across the board?
So, the rumours about Microsoft's slate of next-gen systems seem to have slowed down a little bit lately, after we heard about three potential devices being in the works over at Xbox earlier this month. Skipping over that 2025 partner handheld for the moment and looking ahead to the two
Talking Point Almost 6 Months On, Are You Still Playing Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024?
Or did the turbulent launch put you off?
Earlier today, we caught wind of Asobo Studio's new 'World Update' trailer (up above) for Brazil and some surrounding areas - adding an array of fresh locations to both Microsoft Flight Simulator and MSFS 2024 this month. The update looks a beautiful one, and will no doubt provide players with some nice new...
Talking Point Could Sony 'Block' PlayStation Games On An Xbox Handheld?
Even if they're just the Steam versions?
With two potential Xbox handhelds on the way (including a partnered device rumoured for this year), there's been some debate on social media today about whether Sony could potentially block PlayStation games from appearing on there. Of course, we know that Sony has been reluctant to put first-party games on...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 22-23)
Did you buy Assassin's Creed Shadows?
Weekend time! We've got loads of great new content on Xbox right now, including a bunch of Xbox Game Pass additions, four Free Play Days titles, and the big release of Assassin's Creed Shadows on Xbox Series X and Series S! Here's what we're playing this weekend: Fraser Gilbert, Editor: I have to admit, de
Talking Point Which Steam Games Would You Want To Play On An Xbox Console?
We can think of a few!
It feels like the topic of the week has been centered around whether Steam will be coming to the next Xbox console, and although it's probably going to be ages until we know either way, it's still a fun thing to discuss! Personally, I've got quite a few games in my Steam library that would be a great fit for my Xbox console,...
Talking Point What's The Best Xbox Game You've Played During The Series X|S Generation?
First-party or third-party
It was around this time last year that we asked the Pure Xbox community whether you agreed with the 10 highest-rated Xbox Series X|S games of all time according to Metacritic, and most of the comments generally suggested you didn't. That list hasn't changed much in the past year - Split Fiction is the only new entry in...
Talking Point Is It Too Early To Release A New Xbox Console In 2027?
This generation's been a weird one
Alright, so the big rumour about the new Xbox console is that it's apparently targeting a 2027 release as things stand, and although things could definitely change over the next couple of years, it's nice to have a date in mind at least. If the next Xbox console is to release in 2027, that'll make it seven years...
Talking Point Xbox Is Two Months Away From Making Its Mark On Another Legendary FPS
A new age is coming
We've now passed the midway point of March, which means we're just a few months out from Microsoft bookending the first half of the year with another huge Xbox release. We had Avowed in February, we've got South of Midnight next month, and then Xbox is taking on the daddy of first-person shooters in May - with DOOM: The Dark...
Talking Point Black Myth: Wukong's Xbox Release Date Continues To Remain A Mystery
It was delayed almost a year ago
The whole situation surrounding Black Myth: Wukong and Xbox has been a head-scratcher. Over the past 10 months, we've seen the game delayed after originally getting an August 2024 release date, Microsoft appearing to suggest it might have become a timed PlayStation console exclusive, rumours suggesting the Xbox...
Talking Point Are You Trying Out This Week's Day One Xbox Game Pass Release?
Launching tomorrow on XGP!
Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass service regularly adds brand-new titles to its library, and this week we have another day one addition - in the form of 33 Immortals from Thunder Lotus Games. So, ahead of the title's arrival on the service tomorrow, we want to know if you're planning on trying out this latest day one Game Pass...
Talking Point Whatever Happened To The Xbox Elite Controller Series 3?
Will we be waiting until the next generation?
Incredibly, it's now been six years since the Xbox Elite Controller Series 2 was first released, and we've been waiting all that time for a follow-up that's just never arrived. So, what actually happened to the Xbox Elite Controller Series 3? There were rumours a few years ago that suggested Microsoft...
Talking Point What Should Microsoft Call The '2027' Xbox Console & Handheld?
If the date sticks, of course
It's been a crazy week of rumours and speculation about not only the third-party 2025 Xbox handheld, but also the next Xbox console and first-party handheld that are apparently arriving in 2027 - if the timeline doesn't shift again. The 2025 Xbox handheld will probably have a name that resembles something along the...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 15-16)
How about some WWE 2K25?
Welcome to the weekend! We've got great stuff to enjoy on Xbox over the next two days, including a couple of new Xbox Game Pass titles, another batch of Xbox Free Play Days additions, and some amazing deals on the Xbox Store! Here's what we're playing this weekend: Fraser Gilbert, Ed
Talking Point Two Years Later, Is It Finally Almost Time For 'Forspoken' On Xbox?
The long exclusivity window has now expired
Remember the PS5 game Forspoken? We've covered it a couple of times here at Pure Xbox, but we're talking multiple years ago - our first article about the game actually goes all the way back to July of 2022! Forspoken originally ended up releasing as a PS5 console exclusive on January 24th, 2023 — also...
Talking Point What Other Bethesda Remakes Would You Like Xbox To Greenlight?
What else deserves a glow-up from Team Green?
Well well well, we just can't seem to go a week without another rumour about that darn Oblivion remake - with the latest reports suggesting that this Elder Scrolls re-do could be out in a matter of weeks. While we'll be happy to see a nice little modernisation of the Bethesda classic, there's also plenty...
Talking Point Will The New '2027' Xbox Console Have Steam Support?
It would change things in a HUGE way
It's been a wild few days for reports on the next Xbox console and the Xbox handheld(s), and one thing that's clearly grabbed many Xbox fans' attention is the chance of Steam being included on the new Xbox console rumoured for 2027. A few days ago, Windows Central speculated that because the new Xbox console is...
Talking Point Will Xbox Manage To Create 'Something Legendary' With The Next Halo?
Moving past infinite
Late last year, Microsoft revealed a "new dawn" for its legendary Halo series - with 343 Industries also rebranding to 'Halo Studios' in the process. While we've not heard much about the franchise's next entry since this announcement, the Xbox developer is indeed hiring for this new project - and it's asking aspiring workers to...
Talking Point If The Next-Gen Xbox Is More 'PC-Like', Will You Still Buy It?
Straddling the line
So, yesterday a pretty interesting report came out of Windows Central that discussed several aspects of Microsoft's next-gen console plans - including the fact that multiple handheld projects are currently in the works over at Xbox. However, what we want to talk about here is this notion that
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 8-9)
Checking out any new Game Pass titles?
Weekend time! There's lots to enjoy on Xbox as usual over the next couple of days, including a selection of recent Xbox Game Pass additions, another batch of Xbox Free Play Days titles, some new free-to-play releases and a whole lot more! Here's what we're playing this
Talking Point Assassin's Creed Fans, Do You Think Feudal Japan Will Live Up To The Hype?
The much-requested setting is finally coming to life
After what feels like eons of time and thousands of speculative suggestions about Ubisoft making an Assassin's Creed game set in Feudal Japan, we're now less than two weeks away from that finally becoming a reality. Yep, AC Shadows is almost here, and the question is - will this long-awaited...
Talking Point Would You Be Disappointed If A 'Gears Collection' Didn't Include Multiplayer?
A rumour claims it might avoid PvP entirely
There's no concrete proof yet that a Gears Collection exists, but everyone seems to be talking about it following the recent rumours that have cropped up - especially the one that suggests it'll be revealed and released later this year. In fact, the latest rumour we've come across suggests it might not...
Talking Point Are You Excited For Xbox's Next Major First-Party Release In April?
Early access begins one month today!
Following a busy February for Xbox with the release of Avowed, March is looking a little quieter for the team, with no major first-party releases currently set to launch this month. However, Compulsion Games' South of Midnight is coming in April - and we want to know if you're excited for the next big release...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 1-2)
How about some Watch Dogs: Legion on Xbox Game Pass?
It's time for the weekend! There's plenty to enjoy on Xbox over the next couple of days, including a bunch of recent Xbox Game Pass additions, some great Xbox Free Play Days titles, and loads of awesome deals on the Xbox Store! Here's wha
February2025
Talking Point As Skype Shuts Its Doors, An Old Xbox Feature Retires To The History Books
The app survived for almost a decade
Well, it's the end of an era today! Microsoft has announced that Skype is officially shutting its doors in May 2025, with the focus shifting over to Microsoft Teams instead - and the company is making it as easy as possible to move over: "Over the coming days, we will roll out the ability for Skype users to...
Talking Point With Fable Now Delayed, Which Xbox First-Party Game Launches This Fall?
Microsoft has a gap to fill
Well, Microsoft delivered the news this week that its big Fable reboot has been delayed - and before this recent turn of events, the Xbox RPG was probably the team's biggest release planned for late 2025. However, even with this delay, Xbox still has some major games planned for this year including South of Midnight and...
Talking Point Which Xbox Games Would You Love To See Relisted This Year?
You never know, it could happen
These days, it feels like we're always talking about games that are shutting their servers, or even getting cancelled entirely, but we're rarely talking about titles that have been relisted - unless they're receiving new versions, of course. It's not out of the realms of possibility though, especially now that Xbox...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (February 22-23)
Some Avowed for the weekend?
Welcome to the weekend! We're sure Avowed will be dominating many Xbox owners' free time over the next couple of days, but don't forget about the Xbox Free Play Days titles as well, along with the usual batch of great Xbox Store deals! Here's what we're playing this weekend: Fraser Gilbert, Editor: I'll be honest and...
Talking Point Are You Happy With The Current Xbox UI As It Stands In 2025?
We'd like to see a few tweaks
As has been the case in recent Xbox generations, Microsoft has continued to tweak the Xbox Series X|S user interface over the console's life cycle so far - resulting in the current Xbox dashboard we have in the year 2025. The question is, are you happy with the Xbox UI right now? A new social media post from Xbox...
Talking Point Five Years On, Would You Want To See A Gears Tactics 2?
It's really been that long!
Pure Xbox had only just relaunched when Gears Tactics made its debut on PC back in April 2020 - it's been (nearly) five long years since then, and we still haven't seen a new Gears game since... although E-Day seemingly isn't far away. The Coalition's focus is obviously on that mainline origin story right now, but is a...
Talking Point If GTA 6 Releases This Year, What Does Xbox Do With Fable?
Delay it? Go at the same time?!
Today, we've been putting a spotlight on the incredible 2025 roadmap for Xbox Game Studios, Bethesda, Activision and others, and while there are loads of amazing releases on the way, Fable is one that absolutely stands out at first glance. It was all the way back in July of 2020 that Playground Games' new Fable...
Talking Point When Did You First Get Introduced To The World Of Xbox?
Was back in 2001, or much later than that?
It's scary to think that we've now just entered the 24th year of Xbox's existence, but it's true - the original console first launched all the way back in November of 2001. It won't be long until it's been around for a quarter of a century! Everyone's got a different starting point though, of course. Some...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (February 15-16)
Did you pick up Avowed's early access?
The weekend begins! In addition to Avowed's early access release which is already live, there's plenty to discover on Xbox right now including a bunch of Free Play Days titles, loads of great deals, and a new
Talking Point Avowed Premium Owners, What Are Your First Impressions?
A chance to share your initial feedback on the game
Avowed is officially out now! Well, if you're willing to fork over a bit of money for it at least - it's available in early access form for both Premium Edition and Premium Upgrade owners ahead of its full release on February 18th. With that in mind, we wanted to provide a platform for the Pure...
Talking Point Next Month, This Gorgeous Xbox-Published Platformer Will Be Five Years Old
Where does the time go?!
Some of Xbox's indie partnerships have been pretty fantastic in recent years, especially when it comes to bringing some of the space's most enticing titles to Xbox Game Pass. However, it was an actual Xbox-published series that's perhaps highlighted this best over the last decade or so - and the most-recent game in that...
Talking Point What Would You Want From A New Batman Game?
One's reportedly in the works at Rocksteady Studios
Last week, a massive Bloomberg report on the future of Warner Bros. game development dropped, and in there was a little tidbit about the future of Rocksteady Studios. Indeed, according to the report, the Suicide Squad developer is now back to making another Batman game, which has us thinking about...
Talking Point Are You Buying Kingdom Come Deliverance 2?
The reviews have been really good
We mentioned here at Pure Xbox earlier this week how Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 was shaping up to be a Game of the Year contender following its excellent reviews - so we're keen to see if you'll be picking it up in the near future! This is obviously the sequel to the 2018 original, and we reckon it's a "brutal and...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (February 8-9)
Any Far Cry New Dawn on Xbox Game Pass?
Welcome to the weekend! We've got a handful of new Xbox Game Pass titles to check out over the next two days, along with cool Xbox Free Play Days additions, the Monster Hunter Wilds beta, and lots of sales on the Xbox
Talking Point It's Been A Year Since Phil Spencer Announced The 'Xbox Business Update' Event
What followed was a turning point for Xbox
As we move further and further into 2025, Xbox's multiplatform approach is now a very tangible reality, but at one time it seemed like an unbelievable change of course for a console platform holder. That time, funnily enough, was exactly one year ago today - when boss Phil Spencer ended rampant speculation...
Talking Point February Marks Microsoft's First Xbox Game Studios Release Of 2025
Are you excited for it to launch?
Well, 2025 is officially kicking into gear now that January has come and gone - some of the biggest game publishers in the world are set to drop major projects this month. Of course, one of those is Xbox with Obsidian's Avowed - and we're just checking in to see how excited everyone is for this upcoming first-party...
