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Friday4th Sep 2026
News Bizarre 'Buy 1, Get 6 Free' Deal Appears On The Xbox Store, But It's Not Great
Borderline pants
Xbox has featured another one of its 'Buy One, Get One Free' promotions on the Xbox Store, but this time it's not just one, but six 'freebies' up for grabs. Only problem is, it's a pretty naff deal. The reason for this is that, as usual with these Xbox BOGOF sales, the price is dictated by the most expensive game in the bundle. In...
News GTA 6 Extended Preview Causes Xbox Series X|S Sales To Spike In The UK
Even despite the recent price increases
Although Xbox has just recently increased the prices of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S by a substantial amount due to the ongoing component crisis, they've enjoyed a spike in sales in the UK over the past few days. This is according to Nielsen IQ via The Game Business, which says that Xbox Series S and X...
News 10+ New Xbox Games Are Out Today, Plus Another Game Pass Release (September 4)
Time to hit the dice
Happy Friday, everyone! To celebrate the end of the week, we're back with another roundup of all the new releases and what's coming to Xbox Game Pass! The biggest release of the day has got to be Onimusha: Way of the Sword. Capcom seems to be on an insane streak when it comes to top-flight games. I only played the Onimusha demo...
Thursday3rd Sep 2026
Roundup Here's What Was Revealed At The First Ever FPS Games Show
"Exclusive Trailers, Reveals, VLOGS & Updates"
As we mentioned in our big showcases guide for September, a brand-new event known as the FPS Games Show has just taken place today, featuring brand-new reveals alongside exclusive trailers and updates for various FPS titles. A lot of these announcements naturally weren't focused around Xbox, but many...
News Xbox Is Officially Putting Time Limits On Cloud Gaming For Game Pass Members
Update: Existing members in specific markets won't be affected
Xbox has announced today that they're changing how Xbox Cloud Gaming is incorporated as part of the Game Pass service, with time limits set to be implemented for all tiers from November onwards. When we get to that point, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members will be limited to 15 hours of...
News Final Fantasy Gets New Release Date, Demo & Trilogy Bundle Across Multiple Upcoming Games
All the latest Final Fantasy reveals in one place
Today's been a busy day for Final Fantasy news! The State of Play showcase from Sony treated us to two separate announcements from the series, and we've also got a third one to highlight that was discovered after the event. Firstly though, the key thing here is that Final Fantasy VII Revelation —...
News Two More Xbox Game Pass Titles Have Just Been Announced For September & Q4 2026
Those are some mad cosy vibes
Who's up for a cheeky pair of Xbox Game Pass announcements, eh? Amongst all the hoo-ha for Sony's State of Play, we noticed Xbox quietly announced Hela: of Mice & Magic, an upcoming co-op adventure launching day one on Game Pass sometime during Q4 2026. The slinky second title
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (September 3-6)
Presenting September's first batch of weekend freebies!
Well, waddaya know? Thursday. Yep, it's the first one of September, which means your next batch of Xbox Free Play Days titles are out there and ready to be installed! Soaking up the spotlight this weekend is EA SPORTS College Football 27 which we're pretty happy with. But if tossing the...
Hands On NHL 27 Is My Favourite In Years, And Reminds Me Of A Classic Xbox 360 Feature
Best since NHL 14?
Even though I was born in the UK, I've always been a massive hockey fan over the years, and it all stems from playing EA Sports' NHL 98 all the way back in the big box PC days - I've played pretty much every entry in the series since. It's been a little hard to get overly excited about NHL in recent times though, mainly due to...
News METRO 2039 Is Coming To Xbox In February, But Could Get Lost In A Very Crowded Month
Details on Xbox performance modes too!
During today's State of Play, we caught a new glimpse at upcoming FPS METRO 2039, along with a confirmed February 4, 2027 release date. The trailer showcases the post-apocalyptic sequel looking absolutely fantastic as it slinks through an abandoned dentist's office before ripping into the gunplay on offer. We...
Roundup All The Biggest Xbox Reveals From September's State Of Play
Don't worry, they're not all PS5 exclusives!
Today's PlayStation State of Play event for September 2026 included a bunch of games that are also coming to Xbox, including the likes of Metro 2039, Maneater 2, Final Fantasy VII Revelation and a whole lot more! If any other games get Xbox confirmations in the near
Feature 25+ Of The Best Games From Xbox's Deep Discounts Sale
Shallow pockets required
There are some deep discounts going on right now, with a lot of banger titles hitting all-time lows and ripe for the picking! We love a sale, it makes gaming feel affordable in 2026. As usual, we've been busy sifting through Xbox's sales to find you the best deals worth picking up. We've gone through and yanked out a...
News Former Xbox First-Party Title 'Kiln' Receives Permanent Price Drop And Massive New Update
"We enter this new indie era"
With Double Fine leaving Xbox Game Studios and going independent once again, we've been interested to learn the fate of their most recent release - the pottery-based multiplayer brawler known as Kiln. Good news! Not only is Kiln definitely not finished yet, but it's just released its biggest update of all time! The...
News 'Your Transparency Is Remarkable' - Xbox Fans Are Loving The New Insight Into Server Outages
Scott Van Vliet explains what happened this week
Yesterday marked another multi-hour server outage for Xbox Live across PC and "other Xbox experiences" (apparently not console in the end though), but it ended up being pretty brief and certainly not anything like the issues we saw back in July that lasted for around 20 hours in all. Nevertheless,...
News 15+ New Xbox Games Are Out Today, Including A Day One Game Pass Release (September 3)
Gotta go fast
We're back with another roundup of all the latest games launching today, and to shine some light on the newest Xbox Game Pass addition! The Blood of Dawnwalker steals the spotlight today with it's dark fantasy goodness and vampiric nature -Oh yes. The RPG has reviewed quite well, so I'd wager it's September's first major release. For...
Wednesday2nd Sep 2026
PSA Some Versions Of The Same Game Aren't Compatible With Xbox Disc To Digital
Battlefield 4 confirmed to be affected by this
As we continue to learn more and more about the Xbox Disc to Digital feature due to its rollout for Xbox Insiders, it's been discovered that some games only work if you use certain physical variants, with one example being Battlefield 4. The folks behind the XCT.live social media account mentioned this...
News Two Classic '90s Adventure Games Are Getting Special 'Big Box' Releases For Xbox Consoles
A unique offering from Limited Run
While physical Xbox releases might not be as plentiful as they used to be, we're still getting loads of them on a monthly basis, and the folks over at Limited Run are also trickling out special Xbox versions for all sorts of great games. We're particularly intrigued by their latest announcement today, which is...
Feature Eight Big Showcases Xbox Fans Should Look Out For In September
Microsoft is likely to show up
Xbox fans have a fair share of showcases to watch out for throughout September. From Sony's State of Play to the Tokyo Game Show, there's plenty of opportunity for new trailers, reveals, announcements, deep dives, and a bunch of other bits and bobs. Following
News Xbox Live Returns To Normal Following Multi-Hour Server Outage
"Engineering has confirmed mitigation"
If you're struggling to log into Xbox Live right now, you're not alone! We've noticed hundreds of reports over the past hour (since 1pm BST) mentioning that it's been impossible to sign into the Xbox servers. We've encountered the error here at Pure Xbox as well, specifically on the Xbox PC app when trying to...
News Fable Encourages You To Make The Game As Easy Or As Difficult As You Like
Five difficulty levels confirmed
As we wait for 'Fable February' to come about, we've been kicking back and enjoying all the lovely gameplay coverage out of Gamescom. From that, we've gleaned that the game will launch with five different difficulty levels, alongside a whole bunch of customisation options to boot. Initially posted by a bunch of...
News 'We Aren't Joking' - Double Fine Promises Brütal Legend 2 If They Can Fundraise Enough Money
Talk about a stretch goal
Former Xbox studio Double Fine is in the midst of embracing the independent life again after leaving Microsoft over the past couple of months, and they've recently thrown up a new Kickstarter project called "AMNESIA FORTNIGHT" that serves as a game jam where people can vote on the ideas they want to see become a reality...
News Xbox Disc To Digital Rolls Out To More People Ahead Of Full Public Release
It's now live for another two Insider tiers
There's obviously a lot of excitement floating around about the new Xbox Disc to Digital feature this week, and the good news is that it's already being extended to more people as part of the Xbox Insider program. Following its initial rollout for the Alpha, Alpha Skip-Ahead and Beta rings, Disc to...
News Nine New Xbox Games Are Launching Today, Plus A Day One Game Pass Release (September 2)
Fine selection of wares
It's another glorious day, which brings with it a bunch of fresh new titles and, of course, the latest addition to September's Xbox Game Pass lineup. We've got nine new games launching today, and we're most interested in Moonlighter 2's version 1.0 release onto Xbox Series X|S and Game Pass. The merchant-themed dungeon...
Tuesday1st Sep 2026
Roundup The First Reviews Have Dropped For Moonlighter 2 Ahead Of Xbox Game Pass Launch
Grab a bag of swag
We've got another roundup of reviews for you! This time, we're getting stuck into Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault, which is leaving Early Access ahead of its version 1.0 release onto Xbox Game Pass this week. Personally, I was a big fan of the original Moonlighter. The whole dungeon-to-shop gameplay loop was super satisfying,...
News 11 Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass In Early September 2026
Here's what's leaving soon
Microsoft has revealed the next 11 games leaving Xbox Game Pass in early September 2026, with all of these being highlighted as "leaving soon" on the official Xbox mobile app. We've been waiting a little longer for Xbox to announce what's departing this month, and boy is it a sizeable list! From the neon streets of...
News These Eight Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass, Including A Call Of Duty (September 1-15)
Microsoft reveals the latest batch
Microsoft has revealed the first official roundup of Xbox Game Pass titles for September 2026, with eight games joining the service from September 1-15, including another Call of Duty title in the form of Black Ops Cold War. Here's the full list of games coming to Xbox Game Pass from September 1-15:...
News CDPR Reveals New Details About The Xbox Version Of The Witcher 3: Remastered
Including how saves and Xbox achievements will transfer
One of the biggest announcements of Gamescom 2026 week was that of The Witcher 3: Remastered, which officially arrives on September 29th as a free upgrade for those who already own the game (at least digitally, and seemingly even physically) on Xbox and other platforms. Today, the Community...
News Here's A New Look At Turok: Origins Gameplay, And Some Early Hands-On Impressions
Putting the OK in Turok
Back in the day, I loved squaring up against pixelated dinos in Turok on the N64. Now, here we are in 2026 with brand new Turok: Origins gameplay footage, and some early impressions from a couple of outlets who played it. The footage comes courtesy of Champs Network on YouTube, who posted b-roll provided by Saber Interactive...
News Multiple Surprises Have Already Been Uncovered With The Xbox Disc To Digital Feature
And it's still very early days
Last night, we covered the initial rollout of the Xbox Disc to Digital feature for Xbox Insiders and how fans were building lists of supported and non-supported games, and they've also discovered some interesting surprises along the way. One of the big ones here is that multiple delisted titles on the Xbox Store are...
News Here's A Look At 30 New GTA 6 Screenshots To Hype You Up After The Extended Preview
Such a beautiful iguana
Rockstar is ramping up the hype levels for GTA 6 with a freshly baked batch of screenshots to drool all over, following last week's tasty Extended Preview. We weren't the quickest to draw and fire out these new stills, so you've probably seen one or two out in the wild. That said, there are 30 new pics to ogle! From the...
News Five New Xbox Games Are Out Today, Including September's First Game Pass Release
Wake up, September's here!
It's the first day of September, which means we've entered a fresh month of new titles and Xbox Game Pass releases! Of the five games launching today, we've got our eye on Crimson Moon, a superhuman hack n' slasher playable solo or in co-op with your mates. We particularly enjoy the crunchy-gory aesthetic, so it's one to...
Monday31st Aug 2026
News Xbox Fans Begin Creating Disc To Digital Lists For Supported And Non-Supported Games
Rapidly gaining in numbers
When we covered the initial rollout of the Xbox Disc to Digital feature today, we mentioned that an official list of supported games didn't exist on the Xbox website, but fans have already started working on lists of their own! These are quite necessary lists as well, as even though Disc to Digital supports "thousands" of...
News Xbox Disc To Digital Is Now Live For Some Users, And Here's A First Look
Fans share their initial glimpse at the feature
Here we go! Xbox Disc to Digital is now officially live for the first set of users following its announcement a few days ago, giving us a first glimpse at how the feature works ahead of its wider rollout in the near future. As you're probably aware, this feature allows you to insert a physical Xbox...
Pick One What Was Your Favourite Xbox Game Pass Addition In August 2026?
A Plague Tale? Beast of Reincarnation?
As the final day of August falls upon us, it's only natural we cast our gaze to September and the next batch of Xbox Game Pass goodies. But before we do, let's take a moment to look back at what turned out to be a pretty mixed bag in August. Some of the beefier additions include Beast of Reincarnation and...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About The Blood Of Dawnwalker
It's reviewing very well!
It's a busy day for review embargoes, with critics sharing their final verdicts on Onimusha: Way of the Sword, and now The Blood of Dawnwalker, and it looks like they're both bangers! This is one of next month's biggest games, launching September 3 for Xbox Series X|S and PC, with Xbox Play Anywhere support. Dawnwalker...
Roundup The First Reviews Have Dropped For Onimusha: Way Of The Sword, And They're Very Good
Here's what the critics have to say
Well, well, well, reviews are in for Onimusha: Way of the Sword, and they're looking pretty darned good! Capcom's latest title revives the dark samurai series for a modern audience, and it's currently holding a stellar Metacritic rating of 88 on Nintendo Switch 2, 86 on PS5, 82 on PC. It's yet to be rated for...
News Five New Xbox Games Are Releasing Today, Plus August's Final Game Pass Addition
Something cosy, something serious
It's the final day of August, which means today's games are the last of the month, so we thought we'd whip 'em up for you to have a look at. Xbox Game Pass has had a rather wobbly August, offering comparatively little for Ultimate subscribers compared to previous months, and it seems Microsoft wants to round things...
Feature All New Games Coming To Xbox In September 2026
Release dates for every September Xbox launch
Welcome to our roundup of all new Xbox games coming out in September 2026! Below, we've listed every Xbox game with a September 2026 release date, including all confirmed Xbox Game Pass titles for September 2026 so far. Without further ado, here are all the new games coming to Xbox in September 2026:...
News 'Literally Play It Forever' - Playground Games Confirms Fable Will Take 20 Hours To Beat
It could be the longest one yet
Playground Games' upcoming Xbox Game Pass title Fable made an appearance at Gamescom this year, with an 18-minute trailer. During a Q&A panel attended by the folks at
Sunday30th Aug 2026
News 38 Arcade Archives Games Have Now Been Released For Xbox Series X|S In 2026 So Far
A bumper month for the retro archives series
Back in May, we mentioned how 17 Arcade Archives games had already been released for Xbox throughout 2026, and that pattern has continued over the past few months, to the point where we're now at 38 games in total! There are some pretty huge ones in the mix here as well, including the surprise arrival of...
News State Of Decay 3 Confirms New Release Window & Closed Beta Plans
But the studio will soon no longer be owned by Xbox
Gamescom was so busy over the past few days that a major upcoming Xbox title actually got lost in the shuffle! We're talking about State of Decay 3, which is now set to release in 2027 for Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC and PS5. The studio behind the game (Undead Labs) has been hosting various...
News Three Xbox Games Are Shutting Down Their Servers In September 2026
The closures we know about so far
A new month is once again upon us, so it's time to look at the upcoming server shutdowns on Xbox in September 2026, and fortunately there aren't too many to discuss this time around. The most notable one here is probably GRID Legends, which is turning off its online features on September 11th. Another sports title...
Saturday29th Aug 2026
Poll What Are Your First Impressions Of Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy?
The latest major addition to Xbox Game Pass
It's only been around 24 hours since Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy dropped on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, but considering it's such a big release, we wanted to round up your initial impressions on it! For those who haven't been tracking the game, it's a prequel to the beloved A Plague...
Guide Xbox Game Pass: All Games Coming Soon In September 2026
All the confirmed reveals so far
Looking for a complete list of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in September 2026? It can be pretty difficult to keep track of all the comings and goings in the world of Xbox Game Pass every month, so we've put together this handy guide to provide an overview of what's coming to the service over the next few weeks...
Feature These 40+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (August 31 - September 5)
Including at least five Game Pass titles!
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for August 31 - September 5! We've got some huge releases coming our way over the next few days including The Blood of Dawnwalker and Onimusha: Way of the Sword, while Xbox Game Pass is treating us to at least five new additions with potentially more to be revealed very...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 29-30)
Who's up for a tactical insertion? Anyone?
Well, that's a wrap on Gamescom for another year, which means it's time to get back to our regular weekend schedule of playin' games! The Modern Warfare 4 Beta is up and running again for it's final weekend, but don't forget this week's Free Play Days and
Friday28th Aug 2026
Talking Point Are You Diving Into The Modern Warfare 4 Open Beta This Weekend?
It's open to everyone now!
As we head into the weekend, we wanted to give you a reminder that the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Open Beta is now officially free for everyone to check out, following a period of early access for people who had pre-ordered it. There's reason to dive back in if you played in the first weekend too, as various new...
News Fable Director Reveals Original October 2026 Release Plans, But They're 'Glad' For The Delay
"I feel great about that."
When Fable was delayed to February 2027 in May, we pretty much all knew exactly why Xbox had made that decision - they wanted to release nowhere near Grand Theft Auto 6, and allow Fable to have the spotlight at another time. A date had never been penned in for Fable prior to that point, but a new Gamescom interview with
News In-Depth GTA 6 Analysis Hints At Potential Resolution & FPS Targets For The Full Game
Based on the PS5 footage from the Extended Look
Last night's GTA 6 Extended Look was obviously a massive hit, and the fine folks over at Digital Foundry have been racking up a ton of attention today with their "Extended Look analysis" of the 26-minute gameplay showcase. They spend a lot of time talking about just how amazing it all looked,...
News Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Is Incredible On PS5 Pro, But Performs Best On Xbox Series X
"Perhaps the most surprising finding in our testing"
We're sure you're aware that Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy is officially out now on Xbox Game Pass, but what you might not know is that the Xbox Series X version actually performs best out of all consoles, including the PS5 Pro. The surprising discovery was made by Digital Foundry during their...
