Xbox One Features
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
Poll What Do You Think Of The New Xbox Series X Dashboard?
Are you liking the design?
Microsoft has today unveiled the "New Xbox Experience" - a new, connected ecosystem across devices that "lets you play the way you want to play", launching with the Xbox Series X. As part of this, we were treated to our very first look at the dashboard that will be shipped with the Xbox Series X when it arrives this...
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...
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 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...
Talking Point Should The Xbox One Version Of Halo Infinite Be Scrapped?
"It needs to be gone"
A few weeks before Halo Infinite was delayed, 343 Industries published an official statement regarding concerns about the game's graphics. It even acknowledged the fact the team had "heard" the Digital Foundry assessments, which broke down Halo Infinite's gameplay reveal in detail. Now that the latest news about the game's...
Poll How Do You Feel About The Delay To Halo Infinite?
Give us your thoughts
You're probably aware of it by now - the highly-anticipated Halo Infinite has been delayed until 2021, which means it will no longer be an Xbox Series X launch title this November. In a statement, 343 Industries explained some of the reasons behind the game's delay: The decision to shift our release is the result of multiple...
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...
Feature These 20 Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (Aug 11-14)
Here's what's on the way
It's time for another weekly roundup! We've got a couple of big releases in the pipeline over the next few days - EA Sports is unleashing the latest entry in its popular UFC series, and Ubisoft's free-to-play battle royale Hyper Scape finally makes its way to Xbox One. And that's just a taste of what's on offer! Let's take...
Pick One Which Is Your Favourite Game In Rare Replay?
Three decades' worth of great games
It's time for another Pick One! This week, we thought we'd celebrate Rare's 35th anniversary by going back and looking at 2015's superb Rare Replay collection on Xbox One. The game features 30 titles from throughout the company's storied history, including the likes of Banjo-Kazooie, Battletoads, Perfect Dark and...
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
Feature Xbox Big Gaming Weekend: Enjoy Free Multiplayer & 10 Great Games
Play Borderlands 3, Gears 5, etc for free
Microsoft is hosting a Big Gaming Weekend on Xbox over the next few days, including free access to a bunch of great games, as well as free Xbox Live multiplayer for everyone! Here's the full list of 10 games, complete with links to the Microsoft Store to download: ARK: Survival Evolved (Xbox One,...
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...
Feature These 15+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (Aug 4-7)
Another busy few days ahead
It's another fairly busy week on Xbox One over the next few days, although there aren't many AAA releases to speak of. The big highlight is undoubtedly Fast & Furious Crossroads, developed by the team behind the Project CARS series, but there are plenty of other intriguing titles on the way as well... Let's take a...
Pick One Which Of These August Xbox Game Pass Games Are You Most Excited For?
What takes your fancy?
It's time for another Pick One! This week, we're looking ahead to some Xbox Game Pass titles coming in August - not all of them have been announced so far, but we've already got a few big releases to look forward to. The following four games are all first-party Xbox Game Studios titles arriving on the service for Xbox One...
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
Poll Would You Trade Xbox Games With Gold For Free Multiplayer?
How important are those games to you?
There's been a lot of discussion over the past couple of weeks about whether or not Xbox Live Gold might eventually be phased out, following the news that 12 month subscriptions have been removed from the Microsoft Store. So, let's say it does happen, and the rumours and speculation are correct - what then...
Guide These 30+ Games Are Coming To Xbox In August 2020
Here's what's on the way
The month of August is almost upon us, and that means another batch of brand-new Xbox titles are on the horizon! We've picked out some of the highlights of the bunch below, and we've also included a more exhaustive list of games that are set to debut over the next few weeks. We'll updating this list regularly when dates...
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...
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...
Feature These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (July 28-31)
Including multiple Game Pass titles
We've got a busy week ahead of us on Xbox One! There are over 20 titles on the way with four Xbox Game Pass additions - those are Grounded, Nowhere Prophet, The Touryst and Yakuza Kiwami 2. Plus, the much-anticipated Destroy All Humans remake and sports sim Skater XL are finally here! Let's take a look at the...
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
Talking Point What Was Your Favourite Part Of July's Xbox Showcase?
Halo Infinite? Fable?
July's Xbox Games Showcase featured a lot of new games coming to both Xbox One and Xbox Series X in the future, including our first look at Halo Infinite gameplay and the reveal of a new Fable. We also got treated to a selection of world premieres as part of the pre-show, featuring the likes of Hello Neighbor 2, Balan...
Feature Xbox Summer Demo Event Now Live, 70+ Games Available
Download all the free demos here
Microsoft is hosting a large, free Summer Game Fest Demo Event on Xbox One this week, with free demos of over 70 games available to download over the next few days. The event runs from July 21 - 27, and many of the games included in the event are ID@Xbox titles, but not all. While the majority of demos are already...
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...
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (July 21-24)
Including a couple of Game Pass titles
It's time for another weekly roundup! Next week is dominated by a relatively large selection of indie titles on Xbox One, including World War 1 shooter Tannenberg and Rock of Ages 3: Make and Break. Additionally, reverse horror game Carrion and Golf With Your Friends (for PC) are also coming to Xbox Game Pass...
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
Talking Point Is Microsoft About To Make Xbox Live Multiplayer Free?
Could it really happen?
Yesterday was a busy day for Xbox news, huh? In addition to the Xbox One X being discontinued and a bunch of announcements from Xbox head Phil Spencer, it was also revealed that yearly Xbox Live Gold subscriptions had been mysteriously removed from the Microsoft Store (note - this
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...
Pick One Which Of These Ubisoft Games Are You Most Excited For?
Assassin's Creed, Far Cry or Watch Dogs?
Pick One on a Monday? What madness is this?! Well, with Ubisoft Forward taking place last night, we thought we'd pick out three upcoming Xbox One/Series X games that received release dates during the event to see which you're most interested in at this point. Remember, you can only pick one! Let's take a...
Feature These 15+ Games Are Coming To Xbox One This Week (July 13-17)
Including a day one Games with Gold title
We've got a busy few days coming up Xbox One, with plenty of intriguing titles on the way. Rocket Arena is EA's new 3v3 shooter, Ooblets finally receives its long-awaited release via Xbox Game Preview, Superhot: Mind Control Delete is free for owners of the original game, Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus finally...
Deals Ubisoft Flash Sale Now Live On Xbox, Featuring Huge Discounts
Big sales on Assassin's Creed, Far Cry and more
Update: This week's Xbox Live sale is now also available, featuring some backwards compatible Ubisoft titles that are separate from this promotion. You'll find links to these below: All The 30+ Backwards Compatible Games In This Week's Xbox Sale Following
Roundup Here's Everything That Was Revealed During Ubisoft Forward
Missed the event? Here's a recap
Weren't able to catch Ubisoft Forward 2020 earlier today? No worries! You can always go back and watch the on-demand version for yourself, complete with a rundown of announcements over at our live blog. If you don't fancy watching it all the way through, we've also detailed all the important reveals in this article...
Poll How Would You Grade July's Ubisoft Forward Show?
What did you think?
The dust is now beginning to settle on today's Ubisoft Forward show, which gave us a look at the likes of Assassin's Creed Valhalla, Watch Dogs: Legion and Far Cry 6. If you haven't had a chance to watch it yet, you can catch the full thing over at our live blog page, and you can also check out our recap of all the reveals from...
Quiz Can You Guess Which Games Phil Spencer Is Talking About?
It's tougher than it sounds!
It's quiz time! We're doing something different this week by going back over some historical quotes from Xbox boss Phil Spencer, and we want to know if you can guess the games he's talking about based on his descriptions alone. It's tougher than you think! Let's see how well you can do...
Pick One Which Of These Would You Like Added To Xbox Game Pass?
No cheating! You can only pick one...
Ready for another round of Pick One? This week, we're focusing on Xbox Game Pass and the games you'd like to see added to Microsoft's popular Netflix-style service. We've picked out three titles below - which do you want to see included in Xbox Game Pass? Remember, you can only pick one! Let's take a look at...
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'
Talking Point Is It Time For Xbox Live Gold To Be Phased Out?
What do you think?
Earlier this week, industry insider Jeff Grubb highlighted Xbox Live Gold in an article on VentureBeat, explaining that he felt Microsoft might talk about the future of the service at this month's Xbox Games Showcase on July 23, and questioning whether it might be time to phase it out due to its outdated nature. And he makes a...
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...
Talking Point What Do You Want To See From July's Xbox Games Showcase Event?
Let us know your wishlists
Update (Mon 6th July, 2020 15:50 BST): It's been a few weeks since we first posted this, but now the event has an official date! Let us know what games you're hoping to see later this month in the comments below. Original story (Tue 23rd Jun, 2020 19:30 BST): We're sure you know about this by now - Microsoft is hosting a...
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
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox One Next Week (July 7-10)
Start your engines
Next week is a fairly busy one for new Xbox One releases, including a day one Xbox Game Pass title in the form of 2D action-RPG CrossCode. There are a couple of major releases for fans of simulation racing games to look forward to as well, with both Nascar Heat 5 and Codemasters' F1 2020 making their debuts. Let's take a look at...
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...
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...
Quiz How Well Do You Know The Modern Tomb Raider Games?
Test your knowledge in our quiz
It's quiz time! Ever since the reboot of Tomb Raider back in 2013, the cherished franchise has reinvented itself with a new style of gameplay, a gripping origin story and stunning visuals. But how much do you know about the three games on Xbox One? Let's find out...
Guide Here Are The 30+ Games Coming To Xbox One In July 2020
The complete list (so far)
The month of July is almost upon us, and that means another batch of brand-new Xbox One titles are on the horizon! We've picked out some of the highlights of the bunch below, and we've also included a more exhaustive list of games that are set to debut over the next few weeks. PS: We'll updating this list regularly when...
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