@Fiendish-Beaver Haven't been able to get code yet, so it's very unlikely. We'll definitely cover how it performs on Series X and Series S ASAP though.
@Questionable_Duck It's in the plans right now, but the timing sucks because it's right after Gamescom week - so just depends if we can make it work. Fingers crossed.
@Retrokingdan Yeah, that one was delisted back on August 8th. GameMill does this quite a lot with its games - it was seemingly another licensing issue like Star Trek Prodigy: Supernova.
@Weebleman @Fiendish-Beaver The article is going off Genki_JPN's translation (a usually very reliable source), but we've added some extra context from them below the quote as well.
Here's a bit from the follow-up:
"Note: This doesnβt mean Sony will stop making console hardware anytime soon. But they say they will increase focus and investment on the platform business model going forward."
@beltmenot The event was focused on multiplayer, but they've said this about the campaign:
"Campaign is back. Drive tanks across the Sahara. Storm the beaches of Gibraltar. Defend New York from invasion. Join an elite squad of Marine Raiders fighting relentlessly to save a world on the edge of collapse."
For those wondering, we're still waiting for confirmation on whether Square Enix's "The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales" and "Octopath Traveler 0" are coming to Xbox or not.
Update: These have now both been confirmed for Xbox
@Ricky-Spanish I believe you have to unlock him as part of the 2K Showcase mode, but it's pretty early on that you get him (maybe even the first match?).
@Tasuki I'm tempted to get the 2024 remaster of LEGO Harry Potter even though it's not really any different from the older one. The price is low enough that it's probably worth it.
@Fiendish-Beaver I tend to think of them as first-party and third-party Xbox games, hence why they all come under the "Xbox games" banner, but I see your point. The main reason we do it this way is just to avoid being too wordy with the headlines.
This article was pre-prepared as I was on holiday for the past week, and unfortunately I missed the announcement about Earthion before it went live. Has been removed from the list now.
@BAMozzy 2K are much worse than Ubisoft for it IMO. PGA Tour 2K and TopSpin both have career modes that become unplayable when the servers are turned off.
@Z0mbie8mybra1nz Back to the Dawn is advertised for July 18th (at least by the official Xbox Wire team), so we're holding off on that one until tomorrow.
@AlwaysPlaying Yes, that's a surprise! Will have something on Pure Xbox about it shortly (and will update this article too).
@PsBoxSwitchOwner We're being much more selective with them now for a few reasons, but you'll still see them here and there. The most recent was Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 last week.
@Fiendish-Beaver Yeah, more of the same is what it sounds like.
@abe_hikura They're adding Play Anywhere titles as well, but again they don't tend to publicise them much. I'll do some digging and see if there's anything particularly notable to mention (I know both the RoboCop games have recently added it, for example).
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Re: Poll: Will You Be Buying Black Myth: Wukong On Xbox Next Week?
@Fiendish-Beaver Haven't been able to get code yet, so it's very unlikely. We'll definitely cover how it performs on Series X and Series S ASAP though.
Re: Xbox Is Making It Easier To Find 'Play Anywhere' Titles In Your Library
@Elbow Baldur's Gate 3 π€
Re: Roundup: Here's What The Reviews Say About GameSir's 'G7 Pro' Xbox Controller
@Fiendish-Beaver Yeah, I'd say so. It's kinda both, but most people are comparing it to the Elite 2 rather than the standard controller.
Re: Football Manager 26 Is Coming To Xbox, And It Looks Like A Major Overhaul For The Series
@Questionable_Duck It's in the plans right now, but the timing sucks because it's right after Gamescom week - so just depends if we can make it work. Fingers crossed.
Re: Football Manager 26 Is Coming To Xbox, And It Looks Like A Major Overhaul For The Series
I was playing 24 on my Switch last night! Almost threw it out the window when I lost 3-2 after being 2-0 up
Re: Two More Games Are Getting Delisted On Xbox In September 2025
@Retrokingdan Yeah, that one was delisted back on August 8th. GameMill does this quite a lot with its games - it was seemingly another licensing issue like Star Trek Prodigy: Supernova.
Re: DOOM Xbox Controller Drops To Lowest Price Yet At Walmart (US)
@ralphdibny Nice! I'll update the article.
@BlazeEmUp Must depend on where you're based. I'm still seeing it as "Now $54.00" when going on the Walmart website.
Re: Capcom Publisher Sale Now Live On Xbox, Alongside More Weekly Game Pass Discounts
@darkswabber Ah yeah. Happens so often these days.
Re: Capcom Publisher Sale Now Live On Xbox, Alongside More Weekly Game Pass Discounts
@darkswabber I know what you mean, but in this case Capcom called the game "Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster".
Re: Capcom Publisher Sale Now Live On Xbox, Alongside More Weekly Game Pass Discounts
@Fiendish-Beaver I want to get the Dead Rising remaster, there's a free demo of it on the Xbox Store if you're interested in trying it out.
Re: Snowboard Kids On N64 Was Amazing, And This New Xbox Game Is Inspired By It
@Nightcrawler71 Unfortunately not. It shows up on the Xbox Store, but says it's "not available separately".
Re: Sony SVP Discusses 'Moving Away From A Hardware-Centric Business Model'
We've gone and added the SeekingAlpha transcription into the article as well - it's a slightly different interpretation of what was said π
Re: Sony SVP Says PlayStation Is 'Moving Away From A Hardware-Centric Business Model'
@Weebleman @Fiendish-Beaver The article is going off Genki_JPN's translation (a usually very reliable source), but we've added some extra context from them below the quote as well.
Here's a bit from the follow-up:
"Note: This doesnβt mean Sony will stop making console hardware anytime soon. But they say they will increase focus and investment on the platform business model going forward."
Re: Xbox Game Pass In 2025: The Full List Of Everything Announced So Far
This list is still getting updated all the time, folks!
Given it a quiet bump for anyone who hasn't seen it in a while.
Re: The 'Exact' Release Date For The ROG Xbox Ally Has Leaked
@Balaam_ Illusion, don't worry
Re: Karma: The Dark World Crosses From PS5 To Xbox This September
@Fiendish-Beaver I'm not sure what happened to be honest! Originally targeted a March Xbox release, and then got pushed back.
Re: All Xbox Games With Mouse & Keyboard Support
@Yodaman Apparently it's official for the full release too
Thanks for your updates everyone!
Re: Battlefield 6 Gets Official Xbox Release Date, Open Beta Begins In August
@beltmenot The event was focused on multiplayer, but they've said this about the campaign:
"Campaign is back. Drive tanks across the Sahara. Storm the beaches of Gibraltar. Defend New York from invasion. Join an elite squad of Marine Raiders fighting relentlessly to save a world on the edge of collapse."
Re: Multiple Games Announced For Xbox Following July 2025's Nintendo Direct
@Fiendish-Beaver You're welcome!
Re: Multiple Games Announced For Xbox Following July 2025's Nintendo Direct
For those wondering, we're still waiting for confirmation on whether Square Enix's "The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales" and "Octopath Traveler 0" are coming to Xbox or not.
Update: These have now both been confirmed for Xbox
Re: Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (July 31 - August 3)
@Ricky-Spanish I believe you have to unlock him as part of the 2K Showcase mode, but it's pretty early on that you get him (maybe even the first match?).
Re: Roundup: Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound Is Launching On Xbox To Very Impressive Reviews
@Jsb5150 Yeah, don't worry, it seems to be $24.99 on Xbox too. Article has been changed to reflect this.
Re: Xbox QuakeCon 2025 Sale Now Live, Including DOOM: The Dark Ages & Indiana Jones DLC
@Kaloudz Yes! Nightdive Studios will be announcing something:
https://www.purexbox.com/news/2025/06/nightdive-studios-teases-big-thing-happening-at-quakecon-2025
Re: Reminder: The Xbox Summer Sale 2025 Ends This Week
@Tasuki I'm tempted to get the 2024 remaster of LEGO Harry Potter even though it's not really any different from the older one. The price is low enough that it's probably worth it.
Re: All New Xbox Games Coming Out In August 2025
@Fiendish-Beaver Haha - tell you what, I'll do it for September's version (as long as I remember!). I've made a note of it for next month
Re: All New Xbox Games Coming Out In August 2025
@Fiendish-Beaver I tend to think of them as first-party and third-party Xbox games, hence why they all come under the "Xbox games" banner, but I see your point. The main reason we do it this way is just to avoid being too wordy with the headlines.
Re: These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (July 28-August 1)
@Lup @Jsb5150 Apologies, thank you!
This article was pre-prepared as I was on holiday for the past week, and unfortunately I missed the announcement about Earthion before it went live. Has been removed from the list now.
Re: All Xbox Games With Mouse & Keyboard Support
@Miniwarden Hmm, strange. I'm going to remove it based on your report here, thanks for letting us know.
@Nevoyy Thank you!
Re: Seven New Games Added To Retro Classics On Xbox Game Pass
@redgrave0 Argh, thank you! It's in there now π€¦ββοΈ
Re: No Rest For The Wicked May Skip Xbox 'For The Time Being' Due To 'Current Market Conditions'
Have updated this with a couple of tweets from the Moon Studios CEO on social media (he says it WILL be on Xbox eventually).
Re: Four Games Are Available This Week With Xbox Game Pass (July 22-24)
Good news: We've got a surprise fourth addition!
Bad news: It's broken the poll!
Apologies π€¦ββοΈ
Re: Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road Brings Its Football RPG To Xbox This November
Update: The release date has now been pushed back from August to November 13th.
Re: Ubisoft Responds To 'Stop Killing Games' Petition, Says They're Doing Their Best To Support Players
@BAMozzy 2K are much worse than Ubisoft for it IMO. PGA Tour 2K and TopSpin both have career modes that become unplayable when the servers are turned off.
Re: 50+ Games Are Reduced By 90-95% In This Year's Xbox Summer Sale
@AlwaysPlaying Not a great game, but a "notable" one.
Re: 50+ Games Are Reduced By 90-95% In This Year's Xbox Summer Sale
@Elbow You're welcome!
Re: Microsoft Movies & TV Is Officially Ending, Which Will Have A Big Impact On Xbox
@TryToBeHopeful No offence taken! I can see what you mean π
Re: Microsoft Movies & TV Is Officially Ending, Which Will Have A Big Impact On Xbox
@TryToBeHopeful The fact that it's basically been the native way of renting and buying films on Xbox for the past decade-plus.
They don't call it "Xbox Movies & TV", but that's basically what it is on console - so just trying to convey that in the headline.
Re: John Wick Hex Discounted To Just $2 Ahead Of Xbox Store Delisting
@Scummbuddy Yeah, it's gone
If only they'd given us a few days at this price rather than a few hours...
Re: Deals: All 70+ Backwards Compatible Games In The Xbox Summer Sale 2025
@shoeses Yep, bizarrely they're not classed as part of the Summer / Ultimate Game Sale, but they're on sale for the next 11 days.
Re: Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (July 17)
@Z0mbie8mybra1nz Back to the Dawn is advertised for July 18th (at least by the official Xbox Wire team), so we're holding off on that one until tomorrow.
@AlwaysPlaying Yes, that's a surprise! Will have something on Pure Xbox about it shortly (and will update this article too).
Re: Deals: All 70+ Backwards Compatible Games In The Xbox Summer Sale 2025
@Lup Boom! You got it. It's from the very start of the game before any actual water gets involved π
Re: Deals: All 70+ Backwards Compatible Games In The Xbox Summer Sale 2025
@hitmanfan47 @PushButtons Nope!
Re: Roundup: Here's What The Reviews Are Saying About RoboCop: Rogue City - Unfinished Business
@PsBoxSwitchOwner We're being much more selective with them now for a few reasons, but you'll still see them here and there. The most recent was Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 last week.
@Fiendish-Beaver Yeah, more of the same is what it sounds like.
Re: Deals: All 70+ Backwards Compatible Games In The Xbox Summer Sale 2025
For a bit of fun, can anyone guess the game in the picture? π
Re: John Wick Hex Discounted To Just $2 Ahead Of Xbox Store Delisting
@dskatter @Balie3000 You're welcome!
Re: John Wick Hex Discounted To Just $2 Ahead Of Xbox Store Delisting
Article has been updated, the game has been reduced by 90% for its final day!
Re: All Xbox Games With Mouse & Keyboard Support
All of these have been added, thank you everyone!
Re: Xbox Adds 30+ Games To 'Stream Your Own Game' Library, Including Some Big Titles
@abe_hikura They're adding Play Anywhere titles as well, but again they don't tend to publicise them much. I'll do some digging and see if there's anything particularly notable to mention (I know both the RoboCop games have recently added it, for example).
Re: Some Xbox Game Pass Titles Are Now Playable Natively On Steam Deck
@HardRockGamer No, Xbox app isn't supported natively on Steam Deck.
Re: THPS 3+4 Has Some Amazing Mods If You're Playing On PC
@ILIKECARGAME Oops, I should have double-checked that. Thank you for pointing it out! Article has been amended