News Various Games Go Free On Xbox, But Now Returning To Full Price
Update: Most are no longer free
News Microsoft Is Making Big Changes To How You Buy Classic Xbox Games
It should be much easier moving forward
News Lots Of Delisted Games Return To The Xbox Store, But Quickly Taken Off Sale
Update: Almost all gone now
News Here Are Your Xbox Games With Gold For September 2020
The latest batch of games
Xbox 360 - News
September2020
Poll Are You Happy With October 2020's Xbox Games With Gold?
Give us your thoughts
Microsoft has officially announced October 2020's Xbox Games with Gold, giving us a look at four more games we'll be able to play at no extra charge with our Gold memberships next month. In case you missed it, the games are killer puzzle title Slayaway Camp: Butcher's Cut, survival horror Maid of Sker, original Xbox game...
News Here Are Your Xbox Games With Gold For October 2020
The latest batch of games
Microsoft has officially announced all four Xbox Games With Gold titles for October 2020. As always, these games are available to download for free for Xbox Live Gold members (including subscribers to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate). You'll find the full list of October 2020's games below. Xbox One: Slayaway Camp: Butcher's Cut...
Deals Over 100 Games, Bundles & Add-Ons In This Week's Xbox Sale (Sep 29 - Oct 6)
Including some Deep Sea Discounts
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! This time around, in addition to the usual Deals with Gold and Spotlight Sales, we've got some Deep Sea Discounts on a whole bunch of great titles. We've highlighted a few of the most notable Xbox games offers in this week's current sale below, and Xbox Live's Major...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (Sep 26th)
Destiny 2 with Xbox Game Pass?
Welcome to the weekend! It's been a very busy week in Xbox world, highlighted by Microsoft's landmark acquisition of ZeniMax Media, as well as Xbox Series X & S pre-orders going live. There's still plenty of new content to enjoy on Xbox One over the next few days as well. We've been treated to
News It's Been 13 Long Years Since Halo 3 Finished The Fight
Happy birthday to the Xbox 360 classic
Today marks the anniversary of a classic, Halo 3! The Xbox 360 shooter first released all the way back on September 25th, 2007, concluding the original Halo trilogy developed by Bungie. To celebrate the occasion, the official Halo Twitter account posted this birthday message earlier today: If you never had...
Talking Point What October 2020 Xbox Games With Gold Do You Want?
Give us your wishlist
It's almost time again for another set of Xbox Games with Gold titles! The month of September has seen Tom Clancy's The Division, The Book of Unwritten Tales 2, de Blob 2, and Armed and Dangerous all given away for free for Xbox Live Gold subscribers, and another four games will soon be on the way. If you haven't done it yet,...
Guide All The Backwards Compatible Games In This Week's Xbox Sale (Sep 22-29)
Including some real Xbox 360 classics
This week's Xbox sale is now live, and it includes just under 10 backwards compatible titles from the Xbox 360, all of them featured as part of the ongoing Rockstar and Capcom Publisher Sales. We've highlighted every backwards compatible offer in the table below, and you'll find more games, bundles and DLC...
Deals Over 100 Games, Bundles & Add-Ons In This Week's Xbox Sale (Sep 22-29)
Including a Rockstar Publisher Sale
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! It's actually another fairly small selection this week compared to what we've been used to over the past few months, but there are some huge deals amongst the batch including a whole range of discounts on some critically-acclaimed Rockstar and Capcom titles. We've...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (Sep 19th)
And where are you playing it?
Welcome to the weekend! Admittedly we've got Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X pre-orders on the mind rather than Xbox One right now, but there's still plenty to enjoy over the next few days, including three more Free Play Days offerings, the usual set of weekly discounts
Guide All The 10+ Backwards Compatible Games In This Week's Xbox Sale (Sep 15-22)
Hope you like Call of Duty
This week's Xbox sale is now live, and it includes just over 10 backwards compatible titles from the original Xbox and Xbox 360, with the vast majority of those being old Call of Duty games. We've highlighted every backwards compatible offer in the table below, and you'll find more games, bundles and DLC add-ons for Xbox...
Deals Over 100 Games, Bundles & Add-Ons In This Week's Xbox Sale (Sep 15-22)
Including discounts on major titles
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! It's a smaller selection this week than we've seen over the past month-or-so, but there are nevertheless some big discounts on major titles available, spread across Deals With Gold, Spotlight, Publisher and Forza Le Mans sales. We've highlighted a few of the most...
News Two More Of September's Xbox Games With Gold Are Now Available
Free for Xbox Live Gold members
You can now begin downloading the second batch of September 2020's Xbox Live Games With Gold titles (one day early!), which are the Xbox One game The Book of Unwritten Tales 2 and original Xbox game Armed and Dangerous. Both titles are available right now from the Microsoft Store (links at the bottom of the page)...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (Sep 12th)
We're loving Hotshot Racing on Xbox Game Pass
Welcome to the weekend! This past week has been one of the busiest for Xbox in years, highlighted by the surprise reveal of the Xbox Series S, so you might have forgotten that we've also been treated to six new Xbox Game Pass titles, three more Free Play Days offerings
Deals Over 300 Games, Bundles & Add-Ons In This Week's Xbox Sale (Sep 8-15)
Including a huge DLC sale
We're a little late (as was Microsoft!) in getting to the Xbox sale roundup this week due to the surprise reveal of the Xbox Series S, but here we go! It's actually quite a big sale this week as well, although the vast majority of discounts are for DLC as part of an Ultimate Game Add-On Sale. We've highlighted a few of the...
News Deadly Premonition Returns To The Xbox Store After Being Delisted
Is it back for good this time?
Here's a weird one! Remember when Microsoft accidentally re-added a bunch of delisted games back in early August, and then quickly removed them and issued refunds to anyone who bought them? One of those games was 2010 Xbox 360 horror Deadly Premonition, and it's recently been re-added again to the Xbox Store. We've...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 5th)
Assembling the Avengers?
Welcome to the weekend! There's plenty of new content to enjoy on Xbox over the next couple of days, including some major new releases such as Marvel's Avengers, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 and NBA 2K21, along with even more Xbox Game Pass additions highlighted by the pants-wetting horror of Resident Evil 7: Biohazard...
Guide All The 30+ Backwards Compatible Games In This Week's Xbox Sale (Sep 1-8)
The complete list of Xbox 360 and Xbox titles
This week's Xbox sale is now live, and it includes a large set of backwards compatible titles from the original Xbox and Xbox 360, including discounts on lots of Ubisoft games. We've highlighted every backwards compatible offer in the table below, and you'll find more games, bundles and DLC add-ons for...
Deals Over 250 Games, Bundles & Add-Ons In This Week's Xbox Sale (Sep 1-8)
Including a Ubisoft Publisher Sale
The huge Xbox Summer and Gamescom sales might have only just concluded, but there are still well over 250 games, bundles and add-ons on offer in this week's Xbox sale, including some fantastic offers on Ubisoft titles! Specifically, both the Assassin's Creed and Far Cry series' are heavily discounted for the next...
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Reminder The Huge Xbox Gamescom Sale Ends In The UK & Europe Today
Last chance to take advantage of 200+ discounts
In celebration of last week's Gamescom event, Microsoft has been hosting another huge Xbox sale for customers in the UK and Europe, with discounts on 200+ games, bundles and add-ons. However, it all comes to a close in less than 24 hours' time, so this is your last chance to grab a bargain! We've...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 29th)
Dipping into Game Pass?
Welcome to the weekend! It's been a very busy few days for Xbox Game Pass with five brand-new releases added to the service this week, including the highly-anticipated Tell Me Why: Chapter One and Wasteland 3. Elsewhere, we've got three more Free Play Days offerings including Star Wars Battlefront II, and the
Poll Are You Happy With September 2020's Xbox Games With Gold?
Give us your thoughts
Microsoft has officially announced September 2020's Xbox Games with Gold, giving us a look at four more games we'll be able to play at no extra charge with our Gold memberships next month. In case you missed it, the games are action-RPG shooter Tom Clancy's The Division, comedy point-and-click adventure The Book of Unwritten...
News Here Are Your Xbox Games With Gold For September 2020
The latest batch of games
Microsoft has now officially announced all four Xbox Games With Gold titles for September 2020. As always, these games are available to download for free for Xbox Live Gold members (including subscribers to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate). You'll find the full list of September 2020's games below. Xbox One:
News Microsoft Is Again Giving Away Free Gift Cards To Some Xbox Players
Celebrating the Gamescom Sale
We reported a couple of weeks ago that Microsoft was giving away Xbox Gift Cards to select players in the US, Canada and Australia to celebrate the Xbox Summer Sale, and now the company is doing the same thing for UK and Europe Xbox owners to coincide with this week's Gamescom sale (thanks True Achievements). Based on...
Deals Over 50 Games In This Week's Xbox Deals With Gold & Spotlight Sale (Aug 25 - Sep 1)
Update: Huge Gamescom sale also now live
Update: Microsoft has added to this week's Deals with Gold and Spotlight offers with a massive Gamescom sale featuring over 200 games, but it appears to be exclusive to the UK and Europe for now. Original story: The Xbox Summer Sale is now officially over, but there are still some great deals on the...
Talking Point What September 2020 Xbox Games With Gold Do You Want?
Give us your wishlist
It's almost time for another set of Xbox Games with Gold titles! The month of August has seen Portal Knights, Override: Mech City Brawl, MX Unleashed and Red Faction II all given away for free for Xbox Live Gold subscribers, and another four games will soon be on the way. If you haven't done it yet, you can still download...
Reminder The Massive Xbox Summer Sale Ends Today
Last chance to bag a bargain
Microsoft has been hosting a huge Xbox Summer Sale for the past ten days, featuring discounts on over 400 games, bundles and add-ons across Xbox One and Xbox 360. Unfortunately, today marks the end of the sale, with less than 24 hours left to take advantage of these deals. The exception to the rule is the recent DC...
Feature Pick One: Which Of These Batman: Arkham Games Is Your Favourite?
Remember, you can only pick one!
It's time for another round of Pick One! This week, to celebrate the reveal of Gotham Knights as part of DC FanDome yesterday, we're taking a look back at the beloved Batman: Arkham series. So, which of these is your favourite? Remember, you can only pick one! Let's take a look at what we're working with: Batman:...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 22nd)
Taking to the skies?
Welcome to the weekend! Once again, we're spoilt for choice on Xbox over the next few days with loads of new titles available with Xbox Game Pass including Microsoft Flight Simulator (for PC) and Battletoads, three major Free Play Days offerings including the recently released F1 2020, and the ongoing
News Today Marks The 13th Anniversary Of The Original BioShock
Released on August 21, 2007
Feel old yet? Today marks the 13th anniversary of one of the most cherished series' in Xbox history, with the original BioShock first releasing for Xbox 360 back on August 21, 2007. This strictly applies to the North American version of the game (PAL territories received it a few days later), while the PS3 didn't...
News Microsoft Is Refunding Games That Were Accidentally Relisted On The Xbox Store
Check your emails
Cast your mind back to the start of August, and you might remember that Microsoft surprisingly relisted a whole bunch of Xbox 360 games onto the Xbox Store for a short period. We didn't quite know at the time whether it was an intentional move or not, but they were soon removed, and it now appears to have been a side-effect of...
Poll How Important Are Achievements To You In Xbox Games?
Are you a completionist?
A topic we don't talk about too often here at Pure Xbox is Achievements. We all know what they are - rewards that boost your Gamerscore every time you complete certain tasks in games - and the feature has been around ever since Microsoft introduced it with the Xbox 360 in 2005. There appear to be quite a few schools of...
Deals 30+ Games Added To This Week's Xbox Sale (Aug 18-25)
Deals with Gold & Spotlight offers
The Xbox Summer Sale is officially ongoing until August 24th, but seeing as it's Tuesday, Microsoft has gone ahead and added a new batch of Deals with Gold and Spotlight offers as well! It's a small selection as you'd expect, but there are still some excellent deals to be had here - the highlight arguably being...
Feature Pick One: Which Of These Call Of Duty Games Is Your Favourite?
Give us your verdict
It's time for another round of Pick One! This week, with so many Call of Duty titles currently available in the Xbox Summer Sale, we've picked out three recent entries in the series to battle over. Remember, you can only pick one! Let's take a look at what we're working with: Call of Duty: WWII (2017) Call of Duty returns to...
Talking Point What Are You Buying In The Xbox Summer Sale 2020?
What's in your cart?
After months of anticipation, this year's Xbox Summer Sale finally began earlier this week - featuring over 400 deals on games, bundles and add-ons across a wide range of quality titles. If you haven't had a chance to sample what's on offer yet, you'll find a range of guides below: All 400+ Games, Bundles & Add-Ons In The...
News Two More Of August's Xbox Games With Gold Are Now Available
Free for Xbox Live Gold members
You can now begin downloading the second batch of August 2020's Xbox Live Games With Gold titles (one day early!), which are the Xbox One game Override: Mech City Brawl and original Xbox game Red Faction II. Both titles are available right now from the Microsoft Store (links at the bottom of the page). Here's what...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 14th)
Bought anything in the Summer Sale?
Welcome to the weekend! It's another big one in the world of Xbox - Final Fantasy VII was recently added to Xbox Game Pass, three major titles are available with Xbox Free Play Days, and the massive Xbox Summer Sale has officially begun, featuring over 400 deals on games, bundles and add-ons! Here's what we're...
Guide All Backwards Compatible Games In The Xbox Summer Sale 2020
40+ classics from Xbox past
The Xbox Summer Sale has arrived! This year's sale features discounts on over 400 games, bundles and add-ons, available for ten days from August 14th until August 24th. We've already highlighted some of the best deals and bargains available in the sale, but what about backwards compatible games? There are over 40 great...
Guide The Best Bargains Under £10 In The Xbox Summer Sale 2020
Great games at super low prices
The Xbox Summer Sale has arrived! This year's sale features discounts on over 400 games, bundles and add-ons, available for ten days from August 14th until August 24th. Trying to sort through all the deals can be tough - especially when you're working to a budget - so we've decided to highlight some of the best...
News Xbox Summer Sale Now Live, 400+ Games Discounted
The 'Ultimate Game Sale'
The Xbox Summer Sale is here! This year's sale features discounts on over 400 games, bundles and add-ons, available for ten days from August 14th until August 24th. We've highlighted a select few of the most notable deals in the table below, but you can find a full list of everything on offer courtesy of Xbox Live's Major...
Deals Over 50 Games, Bundles & Add-Ons In This Week's Xbox Sale (Aug 11-18)
Small selection this week
Update: The Xbox Summer Sale has arrived! There are 400+ more games, bundles & add-ons that have joined the list below, so don't forget to check out our full roundup! Original story: It's a very small sale on Xbox this week! We've got just over 50 deals in all, spanning Deals with Gold and Spotlight offers. We're...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 8th)
Welcome to the Big Gaming Weekend!
Welcome to the Xbox Big Gaming Weekend! Microsoft has generously opened up free multiplayer for everyone over the next few days, as well as ten great games that you can play for free until Sunday night. As if that wasn't enough, six more titles were also
Deals Over 150 Games, Bundles & Add-Ons In This Week's Xbox Sale (Aug 4-11)
Including a QuakeCon Sale
Still no sign of that Xbox Summer Sale! This week's list of deals is still the usual 150-or-so games, bundles and add-ons, complete with Deals with Gold, Spotlight and Quake-Con offers. We've highlighted a few of the most notable Xbox games offers in this week's current sale below, and Xbox Live's Major Nelson has listed...
News Various Games Go Free On Xbox, But Now Returning To Full Price
Update: Most are no longer free
Update (Tue 4th Aug, 2020 10:00): Unfortunately, it looks like most of these are now going back to full price. Original Story (Sun 2nd Aug, 2020 23:30 BST): It's time for a freebie alert! Various classic Xbox games have unexpectedly gone free on the Microsoft Store, but the catch is that some of them are only free...
News Microsoft Is Making Big Changes To How You Buy Classic Xbox Games
It should be much easier moving forward
The team at Xbox hasn't been spending its weekend watching TV and catching the summer rays! Instead, it's been quietly transitioning some classic Xbox 360 games to the Microsoft Store, in a move that should ultimately make buying backwards compatible titles much easier moving forward. So, what exactly is...
News Lots Of Delisted Games Return To The Xbox Store, But Quickly Taken Off Sale
Update: Almost all gone now
Update (Sun 2nd Aug, 2020 08:45 BST): Microsoft has now removed nearly all of these from sale again, with just a handful remaining. It looks like they won't stick around long! Original story (Sat 1st Aug, 2020 20:15 BST): We've got a couple of very interesting discoveries to share with you here! The first is that lots...
Guide All Free Xbox Games With Gold In 2020
A complete list of every 2020 GwG title (as they're announced)
Looking for the latest Xbox Games with Gold titles? Struggling to remember which games you downloaded (or missed!) earlier in the year? This page lists every Games with Gold title currently announced in 2020 for Xbox One and Xbox 360 (including original Xbox games). We'll be adding to...
News Due To An Xbox Glitch, Some Players Have Received A Free GTA Game
One problem... it's in Japanese
Here's a weird one for you! It looks like overnight, some players on Xbox have received a free copy of Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City. The problem? It's the Japanese version. This is being reported by a handful of Xbox players on both Reddit and Twitter, with no confirmation as to why it's happened -...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (Aug 1st)
Let us know what has your attention
Welcome to another weekend in the world of Xbox! There's plenty to discover over the next few days including multiple Xbox Game Pass additions, three Free Play Days titles, a new EA Access game in the form of Rocket Arena, and a
July2020
Talking Point What Games Do You Want Added To Xbox Backwards Compatibility?
Is your favourite still missing?
We don't know about you, but we love backwards compatibility on Xbox. Over 500 games from the Xbox 360 have been made playable since the program began in late 2015, and 41 more original Xbox titles have also been added to the service over time. The team at Microsoft has undoubtedly done amazing work in bringing these...
Poll Are You Happy With August 2020's Xbox Games With Gold?
Give us your thoughts
Microsoft announced August 2020's Xbox Games with Gold earlier today, giving us a look at four more games we'll be able to play at no extra charge with our Gold memberships next month. In case you missed it, the games are sandbox action-RPG Portal Knights, 2018's Override: Mech City Brawl, original Xbox racer MX Unleashed and...
News Here Are Your Xbox Games With Gold For August 2020
The latest batch of games
Microsoft has now officially announced all four Xbox Games With Gold titles for August 2020. As always, these games are available to download for free for Xbox Live Gold members (including subscribers to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate). You'll find the full list of August 2020's games below: Xbox One: Portal Knights (August 1 -...
Talking Point Where Is The Xbox Summer Sale 2020?
Looks like it's arriving later than usual
July has almost come and gone, and while it's been a very busy month for Xbox events and promotions in general, there's been one notable absentee - the Xbox Summer Sale. Looking back over the past few years, the Summer Sale (also known as the Ultimate Game Sale) has either begun or run through July on a...
Deals Over 100 Games, Bundles & Add-Ons In This Week's Xbox Sale
Including a Simulator Sale
This week's list of deals are now live on Xbox, featuring over 100 games, bundles and add-ons. The vast majority of these are bundled into a Simulator Sale, while the Deals with Gold offerings are uncharacteristically sparse - could we finally be getting that Xbox Summer Sale this week? It certainly looks like it... We've...
Talking Point What August 2020 Xbox Games With Gold Do You Want?
Give us your wishlist
It's almost time for another set of Xbox Games with Gold titles! The month of July has seen WRC 8 FIA World Rally Championship, Dunk Lords, Saints Row 2 and Juju all given away for free for Xbox Live Gold subscribers, and another four games will soon be on the way. If you haven't done it yet, you can still download three of...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 25th)
Been downloading some free demos?
What a week it's been for Xbox, eh?! Even though the Xbox Games Showcase has come and gone, there's still lots to discover this weekend including a couple of recent Xbox Game Pass releases, three Free Play Days titles and a massive free demo event featuring over 70 playable games! Here's what we're pla
Deals Over 150 Games, Bundles & Add-Ons In This Week's Xbox Sale
The Summer Sale might be imminent too
The latest weekly deals are now available on Xbox, featuring over 150 games, bundles and add-ons. It's a smaller selection than we've seen in recent weeks - possibly suggesting the Xbox Summer Sale is imminent, which usually starts around this time every year. So maybe save your pennies for now! In the meantime...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 18th)
Tell us what has your attention
It's the calm before the storm! Ahead of next week's Xbox Summer Game Fest Demo Event and Xbox Games Showcase, there's still lots to discover on Xbox One this weekend including some recent Xbox Game Pass releases, three
News Vibrant Platformer Juju Is Now Free For Xbox Live Gold Members
As part of Games with Gold
Although it's not technically supposed to go free until tomorrow, Xbox 360 platformer Juju is now available to download as part of this month's Xbox Games with Gold. The game is a vibrant 2D action-adventure title. We actually reviewed Juju in our previous incarnation as Pure Xbox back in 2014, giving it an 8/10 and...
Guide All The 30+ Backwards Compatible Games In This Week's Xbox Sale
The complete list of Xbox 360 and Xbox titles
This week's huge Xbox sale is now live, and it includes a large set of backwards compatible titles from the original Xbox and Xbox 360, including discounts on lots of Tom Clancy games. We've highlighted every backwards compatible offer in the table below, and you'll find more games, bundles and DLC...
Deals Over 300 Games, Bundles & Add-Ons In This Week's Xbox Sale
Extra discounts for Xbox Live Gold members
There are hundreds of discounts available on Xbox this week despite the looming presence of the Xbox Summer Sale, which is seemingly set to begin very soon. In addition to the usual Deals with Gold and Spotlight offers, there's a Capcom Publisher Sale and Double Discount Sale featuring extra savings for...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 11th)
Bit of Halo in preparation for July 23rd?
The weekend starts here! There's plenty to enjoy on Xbox One this weekend, including a selection of recent Xbox Game Pass releases (Fallout 76, anyone?), another huge Xbox sale featuring discounts on over 200 games, bundles and add-ons, two Free Play Days titles and much more. Here's what we'
Guide All The Backwards Compatible Games In This Week's Xbox Sale
Xbox 360 games playable on Xbox One
This week's Xbox sale is now live, and like last week, there are quite a few backwards compatible games included in the bunch. In fact, they're all part of EA's publisher sale this time around, with the likes of the Dead Space, Mass Effect and Skate franchises all discounted over the next few days. We've...
Deals Over 200 Games, Bundles & Add-Ons In This Week's Xbox Sale
Including a Couch Co-Op Sale
Although it looks like the big Xbox Summer Sale is just around the corner, there's been no shortage of deals in this week's offering. In addition to the usual Deals with Gold and Spotlight discounts, there's a Couch Co-Op Sale and an EA Publisher Sale to take advantage of over the next few days. We've highlighted just a...
News Shadows Of The Damned Strangely Disappears From Xbox Store
Still playable via EA Access
We noted over the weekend that players are having issues getting Gears of War 3 to work on Xbox One, and Xbox 360 game Shadows of the Damned is also having issues. In this case, the issue is that Shadows of the Damned is no longer available to purchase on the Xbox Store. The page for the game still exists, but trying to...
Guide When Will The Xbox Summer Sale 2020 Be Revealed?
Prepare for a barrage of discounts
Update (Fri 24th Jul, 2020 11:15 BST): The Xbox Summer Sale 2020 still hasn't begun at the time of writing, and the recent Xbox Games Showcase has now come and gone. As you can see below, it hasn't started this late in the past few years, so we're assuming it's on the way in the very near future. As soon as we...
Reminder Today Is Your Last Chance To Take Advantage Of These Xbox Deals
Grab yourself a bargain
Today is your last chance to take advantage of the current Deals With Gold, Spotlight, Add-On and Shocktober in Summer Sales on the Microsoft Store, with a new batch of discounts set to go live tomorrow. In the following table, we've once again highlighted some of the most notable deals, and you can also view all the...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 4th)
Playing any Xbox Game Pass games?
Welcome to the weekend! This past week saw the release of a handful of new Xbox One games, two new additions to the Xbox Game Pass library, and a massive Xbox sale including discounts on over 300 games, bundles and add-ons. Here's what we're playing over the next cou
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Guide All The Backwards Compatible Games In This Week's Xbox Sale
Xbox 360 games playable on Xbox One
This week's set of Xbox Live offers includes over 300 games, bundles and add-ons across various promotions, including a Shocktober In Summer Sale. As part of this, there are also 15 backwards compatible games on offer, including multiple Castlevania and Dead Space titles. Don't forget to check out our weekly...
Deals Over 300 Games, Bundles & Add-Ons In This Week's Xbox Sale
Including a Shocktober In Summer Sale
It's another big week for the Xbox Live sales, particularly if you're a horror fan! This week's Shocktober In Summer promotion results in some heavily discounted horror and zombie games, while a whole heap of DLC is also reduced as part of this week's Add-On sale. We've highlighted just a few of the most...
News The First Two Of July's Xbox Games With Gold Are Now Available
Both ready to download
You can now begin downloading the first batch of July 2020's Xbox Live Games With Gold titles (one day early!), which are the Xbox One game WRC 8 FIA World Rally Championship and Xbox 360 classic Saints Row 2. Both titles are available right now from the Microsoft Store (links at the bottom of the page). Here's what you can...
Reminder Today Is Your Last Chance To Take Advantage Of These Xbox Deals
Deals with Gold, Spotlight and Super Savings Sales
Today is your last chance to take advantage of the current Deals With Gold, Spotlight and Super Savings Sales on the Microsoft Store, with a new batch of discounts set to go live tomorrow. In the following table, we've once again highlighted some of the most notable deals, and you can also view...
Poll Are You Happy With July 2020's Xbox Games With Gold?
Give us your thoughts
Microsoft announced July 2020's Xbox Games with Gold last week, giving us a look at four more games we'll be able to play at no extra charge with our Gold memberships next month. In case you missed it, the games are 2019 rally racer WRC 8 FIA World Rally Championship, basketball beat 'em up Dunk Lords, Xbox 360 classic Saints...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (June 27th)
Exploring Bikini Bottom?
Welcome to the weekend! As usual, it feels like we're spoilt for choice again, with multiple recent Xbox Game Pass additions to download, two Xbox Live Free Play Days titles, open betas for the likes of CrossfireX and
Guide Celebrate Sonic's 29th Birthday With These Xbox Deals
For Xbox Live Gold members
Happy belated birthday Sonic! The beloved blue hedgehog turned 29 on Tuesday, and Xbox has included a large selection of Sonic games in this week's Deals with Gold sale as a result. While the vast majority are classic Xbox 360 titles, keep in mind that they'll also work on Xbox One due to backwards compatibility. Also...
News Here Are Your Xbox Games With Gold For July 2020
Including a Saints Row classic
Microsoft has now officially announced all four Xbox Games With Gold titles for July 2020. As always, these games are available to download for free for Xbox Live Gold members (including subscribers to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate). You'll find the full list of July 2020's games with descriptions below. Xbox One: WRC 8...
Guide 10+ Tom Clancy Classics In This Week's Xbox Sale
Splinter Cell, Rainbow Six Vegas and more
This week's Xbox Live sale includes a selection of discounts on some classic Tom Clancy titles from the original Xbox and Xbox 360 eras, including multiple Splinter Cell, Rainbow Six Vegas and Ghost Recon games. We've listed all of these fantastic Tom Clancy classics in this article, and keep in mind that...
Reminder Today Is Your Last Chance To Grab Injustice: Gods Among Us For Free
Don't miss out
Have you claimed your free copy of 2013 fighting game Injustice: Gods Among Us yet? Today is your chance to do so, with WB Games revealing that the offer will expire tomorrow, June 25. It's really easy to find - simply search for it on your Xbox 360/Xbox One and download it, or head to the Xbox 360 marketplace on PC and look for the...
Deals Over 200 Games, Bundles & Add-Ons In This Week's Xbox Live Sale
Including a Super Savings Sale
This week's Xbox Live sale is another big one, with over 200 games, bundles and add-ons included across Deals with Gold, Spotlight, and Super Savings Sales. The Tom Clancy and Sonic series' also receive franchise-wide discounts! We've highlighted just a few of the most notable offers in this week's sale below, and...
News Injustice: Gods Among Us Is Currently Free To Download On Xbox
Free DLC too
Update (Fri 19th Jun, 2020 14:30 BST): WB Games has now confirmed this free copy of Injustice: Gods Among Us is intentional, and you'll be able to snag it until June 25. Enjoy! Original story (Fri 19th Jun, 2020 03:00 BST): It's time for another freebie! For whatever reason, Xbox 360 fighter Injustice: Gods Among Us is currently free...
Deals Over 200 Games, Bundles & Add-Ons In This Week's Xbox Live Sale
Including a Platformer Sale
The huge Xbox Deals Unlocked Sale that was ongoing over the past couple of weeks is now finally over, but Microsoft has still produced another 200+ games, bundles and add-ons for us to take advantage of over the next few days. In addition to the usual Deals with Gold and Spotlight Sales, there's also a Free-To-Play Sale...
Reminder The Massive Xbox Deals Unlocked Sale Ends Today
Hundreds of games on offer
Update (Mon 15th Jun, 2020 17:05 BST): Today is your last chance to take advantage of this sale. If there's something you've been meaning to buy, we highly suggest adding it to your cart ASAP! Original story (Sat 13th Jun, 2020 15:00 BST): Microsoft unexpectedly sprung a massive Xbox Deals Unlocked Sale on us last week,...
Deals Another 30+ Games Have Been Added To This Week's Xbox Sale
As if the Deals Unlocked Sale wasn't enough!
As you probably already know, Xbox has a huge Deals Unlocked Sale currently going on until June 15. But as usual for a Tuesday, Microsoft has now also unveiled a (small) additional selection of games, bundles and add-ons as part of its Deals with Gold and Spotlight offers. This is by far the smallest...
Quiz How Well Do You Know Forza Horizon?
Test your knowledge in our quiz
It's quiz time! Forza Horizon has become one of Playground Games and Xbox Game Studios' most cherished series' over the past few years due to its vast numbers of vehicles, fantastic map designs and superb blend of arcade and simulation style racing. But how much do you know about the franchise to date? Let's find...
Video A Look At The Cancelled Marvel Avengers Game Running On Xbox 360
Avengers disassemble
In 2011 - long before Square Enix's Marvel's Avengers was announced - THQ Studio Australia and Blue Tongue Entertainment were working on their very own first-person version of the popular superhero series for Xbox 360 and multiple other platforms. Its release was planned to coincide with the first Avengers movie, but THQ began...
Feature Pick One: Which Of These Xbox Movie Tie-Ins Would You Make Backwards Compatible?
You can only pick one!
It's time for the return of Pick One! This week, we're focusing on movie tie-ins, of which there have been many throughout Xbox history. The following three titles weren't massively successful from a critical standpoint, but have all retained plenty of fans throughout the past couple of decades. So, let's say Microsoft has...
Guide The Biggest Xbox 360 Offers In The Huge Deals Unlocked Sale
All backwards compatible on Xbox One
Yesterday marked the beginning of the Xbox Deals Unlocked Sale, which runs on the Microsoft Store until June 15. But since we first rounded up some of the major offers, a fairly wide array of backwards compatible Xbox games have also been added to the sale. So, with that in mind, we've picked out some of the...
Roundup Grab Some Far Cry Bargains In This Week's Xbox Sale
As low as £0.71
Big Far Cry fan? Even if you're never sampled the franchise, there are some fantastic deals in this week's Xbox Live sale that you might be interested in. Two of the series' classics are even available for under £1, and they're both backwards compatible on Xbox One. It doesn't get better than that! The following games are all...
Deals Over 80 Games, Bundles & Add-Ons In This Week's Xbox Live Sale
Bit of a quieter one
After weeks of big sales on Xbox Live, things have finally quietened down. There are just over 80 games, bundles and add-ons available over the next few days, spanning Deals with Gold and Spotlight sales. That said, there are still some tempting offers available, including a major Far Cry sale and offers on Tom Clancy's...
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Quiz How Well Do You Know Backwards Compatible Xbox Games?
Test your back compat knowledge in our quiz
It's quiz time! Backwards compatibility details for the Xbox Series X were unveiled earlier this week, so let's see how much you know about the program so far! The following original Xbox and Xbox 360 games are all backwards compatible on Xbox One, but can you name them? Let's find out...
Feature Pick One: Which Of These Xbox Classics Would You Make Backwards Compatible?
It's different this week
Welcome to Friday! It's time for another Pick One, but this time, given all the talk surrounding Xbox Series X backwards compatibility earlier this week, we thought we'd stay on topic. So, let's say Microsoft has trusted you with picking the next original Xbox game to be added to backwards compatibility. They're all great...
News Here Are Your Xbox Games With Gold For June 2020
Spanning three generations of Xbox
Microsoft has now officially announced all four Xbox Games With Gold titles for June 2020. As always, these games are available to download for free for Xbox Live Gold members (including subscribers to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate). You'll find the full list of June 2020's games with descriptions below. Xbox One:...
Talking Point Do You Agree With The Highest-Rated Xbox Games On Metacritic?
The best of the best?
It's been almost twenty years since we first got our hands on the original Xbox, and thousands of games have since between released across three generations of Xbox consoles. Throughout that time, website Metacritic has been producing weighted average scores for the vast majority of Xbox titles based on critical reviews. And...
Deals Over 150 Games, Bundles & Add-Ons In This Week's Xbox Live Sale
New offers live
Update: Xbox Live's Major Nelson has now released a full breakdown of every deal included in this week's sale. Original Story: It's that time of the week again! Microsoft has unveiled another set of weekly Xbox Live deals, and as usual there are lots of discounts on a whole host of Xbox titles to take advantage of. That said, Xbox...
News Another 7 Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass Soon
Update: Dates revealed
Update (Thu 21st May, 2020 14:30 BST): Microsoft has confirmed that the games in this list will be leaving Xbox Game Pass on May 29th. We've updated the table below. Original Story (Sat 16th May, 2020 13:30 BST): Yesterday saw the removal of various games from the Xbox Game Pass subscription service, and now the official app...
News Alan Wake Has Been Added To Xbox Game Pass
Download the Xbox 360 classic
Remedy Entertainment revealed last week during its tenth anniversary celebrations for Alan Wake that the game would be coming to Xbox Game Pass... and that time has arrived! The Xbox 360 classic is now available via Xbox Game Pass for both console and PC subscribers. It's worth noting this isn't a re-release on console...
News 12 Sonic Games Are Available In This Week's Xbox Live Sale
Gotta download fast
This week's Xbox Live sale is packed full of fantastic deals, with over 300 games, add-ons and bundles available over the next few days. And if you're a Sonic fan looking to complete your backwards compatible collection, you're spoilt for choice with a hefty selection of titles available. In all, there are 12 Sonic games that...
Deals Over 250 Xbox Games On Offer This Week, Including A Super Saver Sale
Another huge batch of games
Just when you think your wallet might finally be safe for a week, the Xbox Live sales get even bigger! This time around, we've got a whole bunch of special sales in addition to the usual Deals with Gold offerings, including Spotlight, Publisher, New Stories New Voices, and Super Saver sales. You can get your hands on...
Reminder Today Is Your Last Chance To Take Advantage Of These Xbox Bargains
Final orders
As usual, tomorrow (Tuesday, May 19) marks the beginning of a new Xbox Live sale. This past week has seen over 200 games included as part of Publisher, Spotlight, Deals with Gold and Start Your Engines sales, including some fantastic bargains available for £5 or less in some cases. We already highlighted some of these earlier in the...
News Red Dead Redemption Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary Today
An Xbox 360 classic
It feels like we've celebrated a lot of major Xbox anniversaries recently, and here's another one - Red Dead Redemption was first released for Xbox 360 ten years ago today on May 18, 2010. As we all know, the Rockstar Games epic went on to achieve an incredible reception from both critics and fans alike, winning multiple Game of...
Guide Did You Know: These Xbox 360 Games Are Free To Download On Xbox One
Grab these six great games
Did you know that via backwards compatibility, you can get access to the full versions of some Xbox 360 classics? The following games aren't classed as 'free-to-play' titles, but rather are completely free downloads with very little (if any) content locked behind paywalls. You can also download all of them right now for...
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