Xbox One Features
Talking Point What Are Your Favourite Xbox Memories Of The Past 12 Months?
Does anything specific come to mind? Let us know!
This weekend, we're looking back on a crazy year for gaming in general, with some of the highlights for Xbox being the releases of Starfield, Hi-Fi RUSH and Forza Motorsport along with the acquisition of Activision Blizzard. Beyond all the headline-making news though, t
Feature Ten Of The Best Xbox Games We Didn't Get Around To Reviewing In 2023
Stop, stop! We're already dead
With the dust now settling on one of the best years we can remember for video game releases, we're finally managing to catch our breath over the festive break and take a look back at everything we've thoroughly enjoyed playing in 2023. Yes we've had all of the biggies, your Starfield and your Baldur's Gate 3, Alan...
Talking Point 10 Years Later, Would You Consider The Xbox One Era Officially Over?
Countless games are still being made for it
The Xbox One has enjoyed a lifespan that's differed to every other Xbox console so far. Over 10 years since it first released back in November of 2013, this is a system that still continues to deliver in 2023 with countless new games. Microsoft clearly built the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S with the...
Feature Pure Xbox's Game Of The Year 2023
The votes are in!
Well, well, well. If it isn't the end of another tortuous year on the hellish space prison that is planet Earth. 2023 has been a real one alright, simultaneously jam-packed full of some of the best games we've ever clapped eyes on, whilst the industry itself faced widespread job losses and closures that were, for the most part, due...
Poll What Were The Best Xbox Game Pass Additions In 2023?
It's been another hectic year!
Once again, it's been absolutely stacked year for Xbox Game Pass in 2023! We've seen so many games come to the service over the past 12 months, including some massive first-party titles along with the usual slate of third-party gems. Some of this really does blend into the Game of the Year discussion as well, as we've...
Soapbox El Paso, Elsewhere Should Be In Your Gaming Plans This Xmas Holiday
Now I Have A Machine Gun, Ho-Ho-Ho
As 2023 finally comes to a close, and we look back over all of the lovely gaming goodies we've been treated to over the past 12 months, it'd be easy to just auto-focus in on the AAA stuff, your big budget fare and returning famous franchises. I'm talking about the Alan Wakes here, the Starfields, Baldur's Gates and...
Talking Point What Have You Bought In The Xbox Countdown Sale 2023?
Too many games, too little time!
We're deep into the biggest Xbox sale of the year! The Xbox Countdown Sale 2023 has been live for around a week now, and we've still got nearly two more weeks in order to take advantage of the 1000+ deals on offer. There's a lot to sort through, so if you need any help, we've provided a bunch of coverage around it:...
Soapbox Xbox Play Anywhere Is Fantastic, But I Wish It Supported More Games
Phil Spencer seems to agree as well!
Back in the Xbox One generation, Microsoft unveiled a feature in the form of Xbox Play Anywhere that would allow you to purchase a game on your Xbox console and also get the Windows 10 version for free via the Xbox PC app. We're now multiple years into the lifespan of Play Anywhere, and while I've actually been...
Poll How Many Xbox Games Have You Actually Bought In 2023?
A few? A dozen? How about over 50?!
2023 has been a particularly fantastic year for great games on Xbox, from the first-party goodness of Starfield and Hi-Fi RUSH to the stunning third-party releases of Alan Wake 2, Resident Evil 4, Baldur's Gate 3 and so much more. It's also been a fruitful 12 months for the Xbox
Feature These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (December 18-22)
Including this creepy viral sensation!
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for December 18-22! Once again, the new releases lineup is missing that AAA shine as we get closer to the new year, but we've still got some very intriguing titles on the way... Here's what's coming to Xbox next week: New Xbox Releases (December 11-15): Deleted - Cyber...
Poll What Is Your Xbox Game Of The Year For 2023?
Get your votes in!
It's that time of year again! We're looking to crown a Pure Xbox Game of the Year for 2023, and in order to do that, we're going to need you to vote for the best Xbox games of the past 12 months — only the top ten will make the final cut! Last year's winner ended up being the outstanding Elden Ring, followed by A Plague Tale:...
Feature These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (December 11-15)
Including two Game Pass titles!
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for December 11-15! We've got a whole bunch of indie titles releasing on Xbox over the next few days, along with two Game Pass additions including Ubisoft's excellent Far Cry 6! Here's what's coming to Xbox next week: New Xbox Releases (December 11-15):
Talking Point Which Xbox Game Deserves The 'Best Ongoing Support' Award For 2023?
Specifically which first-party game?
It won't be too long now until we open the votes for the Pure Xbox Game of the Year 2023 award, but before then, we wanted to take a step back and think about some of the titles have received the best ongoing support this year. Surprisingly, there aren't any Xbox first-party titles in the "Best Ongoing" category...
Talking Point What Are The Most Underrated Xbox Games Of This Year?
Have you got any picks to share with us?
It goes without saying that 2023 has been a fantastic year for video games, and that includes in the world of Xbox where we've seen so many high-quality releases (especially in recent months) that it's been too difficult to keep up! As a result of such a prolific year, there have also been a lot of...
Feature These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (December 4-8)
Including this huge AAA release!
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for December 4-8! We've got some big games on the way over the next few days including Ubisoft's Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, the 1.0 release of Disney Dreamlight Valley and the Ultimate Edition of Cyberpunk 2077, plus a few more
Feature The Biggest Xbox Games To Look Forward To In December 2023
All the release info you need to know
Welcome to our roundup of all new Xbox games coming out in December 2023! Below, we've listed every Xbox game with a December 2023 release date, including all confirmed Xbox Game Pass releases so far. In the video above (as well as in the list below) we've also highlighted some of the biggest new Xbox games...
Pick One Which Of These Xbox One Launch Titles Is Your Favourite?
10 years on, there are still some great games here!
Earlier this week, we celebrated ten years since the Xbox One's launch back on November 22nd, 2013, and therefore we thought we'd use our weekly "Pick One" feature to focus on the launch lineup that shipped alongside that console. Looking back, there were some genuinely great games you could...
Feature These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (November 27 - December 1)
Including three Xbox Game Pass titles!
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for November 27 - December 1! We're slowly quietening down as we approach the Christmas period, but we've still got some big games on the way including Gangs of Sherwood and the Turok 3 remaster, along with three major
Feature 10 Years Since Its Release, Let's Celebrate The Biggest Turnaround In Xbox History
The launch was EXACTLY ten years ago today
Believe it or not, today marks exactly ten years since the release of the original Xbox One back on November 22nd, 2013! The console arrived for most regions on that date, followed by the likes of Japan and China in 2014. Much has been said about the botched release of the Xbox One, and to call that time...
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (November 20-24)
Including a new Jurassic Park release!
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for November 20-24! Things are looking a lot quieter than usual next week as the new releases begin to slow down, but we've still got some interesting titles on the way including the 2D platformer Worldless, the Jurassic Park Classic Games Collection and maybe even
Feature These 2023 Games Have Hit Record-Low Prices In Xbox's Black Friday Sale
Some big discounts on recent AAA titles
Xbox's massive 2023 Black Friday sale is underway - and we've highlighted some great deals in our initial sales roundup already. However, there are tons of games to go through here, and we've noticed that loads of 2023's biggest games have hit record-low prices on the Xbox Store in this sale. So, we've picked...
Feature These 30+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (November 13-17)
Including three Game Pass titles!
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for November 13-17! We've got some very intriguing stuff coming to Xbox over the next few days including Teardown, Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realms of Ruin and much more, along with three Xbox Game Pass titles in the form of Coral Island, Per
Feature These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (November 6-10)
Including another big week for Game Pass!
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for November 6-10! The big release of next week is obviously Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, but we've also got a big week coming up for Xbox Game Pass with the arrivals of Football Manager 2024, Dungeons 4
Soapbox 10-Year Old FPS Remains One Of The Best On Xbox Game Pass
The servers are populated, too!
Rarely does a video game stay in my regular rotation as often as this one, so I thought I'd take some time today to remember its anniversary. Even long-tail multiplayer offerings that are supported for ages typically lose my attention after a couple of years, but there's something about DICE's debut Xbox One title...
Feature 10 New Xbox Games To Look Forward To In November 2023
All the release dates you need to know
Welcome to our roundup of all new Xbox games coming out in November 2023! Below, we've listed every Xbox game with a October 2023 release date, including all confirmed Xbox Game Pass releases so far. In the video above (as well as in the list below) we've also highlighted 10 of the biggest new Xbox games...
Feature These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (October 30 - November 3)
Including four Game Pass launches!
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for October 30 - November 3! We've got a few big launches on the way in the form of Robocop: Rogue City, EA Sports WRC and Gangs of Sherwood, along with four new
Talking Point Somehow, It's Been Five Years Since The Launch Of Red Dead Redemption 2
Rockstar's finest moment?
We often use game anniversaries as a chance to look back at some of our favourite Xbox titles over the years, and we must admit, this one has definitely snuck up on us a bit. Yep, it's been a whole five years, half a decade, since Rockstar unleashed Red Dead Redemption 2 onto our gaming screens - and to be honest we've...
Video 13 Spooky Xbox Game Pass Titles To Try Out This Halloween
Trick or treat season is here
Halloween night is exactly one week away today, and what better way to celebrate the occasion than playing some spooky Xbox games, right? We love a good horror movie marathon don't get us wrong, but scary video games are just so immersive! And so, our video producer Craig has thrown together a lovely little video...
Feature These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (October 23-27)
Prepare for a BIG week ahead!
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for October 23-27! We've got some big releases on the way over the next few days including Metal Gear Solid's Master Collection and Alan Wake 2, along with four Xbox Game Pass additions highlighted by Dead Space on EA Play and
Feature These 30+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (October 16-20)
Another busy week for new releases
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for October 16-20! We've got some big releases on the way over the next few days including Sonic Superstars and Hot Wheels Unleashed 2, while Like a Dragon: Ishin
Soapbox This Five Year Old Multiplayer-Only COD Would Be A Great Get For Xbox Game Pass
A title better enjoyed together
Following the news that Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (and Diablo 4 for that matter) won't be arriving on Xbox Game Pass until at least 2024, I started to think about what other Call of Duty titles I'm excited to jump back into with a new audience on Xbox Game Pass. Whi
Feature These 15+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (October 9-13)
A vast world awaits
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for October 9-13! We've got two obvious highlights coming up in the form of Forza Motorsport and Lords of the Fallen next week, but don't forget the likes of From Space (included with Xbox Game Pass),
Feature 10 New Xbox Games To Look Forward To In October 2023
All the release dates you need to know
Welcome to our roundup of all new Xbox games coming out in October 2023! Below, we've listed every Xbox game with a October 2023 release date, including all confirmed Xbox Game Pass releases so far. In the video above (as well as in the list below) we've also highlighted 10 of the biggest new Xbox games...
Guide Best RPGs on Xbox Game Pass
The very best RPGs currently available on Microsoft's subscription service
What are the best RPGs on Xbox Game Pass? We love a good RPG here at Pure Xbox and, thankfully, Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass is absolutely stuffed to bursting point with great examples of this most enticing of genres. Whether you're in the mood for an historical epic, unique...
Feature These 25+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (October 2-6)
Take back the city of Tertium
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for October 2-6! We've got some exciting new releases on the way next week including Assassin's Creed Mirage, Warhammer 40K: Darktide, High on Life's first DLC,
Feature These 30+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (September 25-29)
Dive into a new story
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for September 25-29! We've got a few big highlights coming up in the form of Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty and EA Sports FC 24, and Cocoon is launching day one on
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (September 18-22)
Including some major Game Pass titles!
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for September 18-22! Next week is dominated by the release of Mortal Kombat 1 along with three major Game Pass titles in Lies of P, Party Animals and Payday 3
Talking Point Xbox Live Gold Members, Are You Happy With The Game Pass Core Launch Titles?
The full 36-game list has been revealed
So, Xbox Live Gold is officially dead and in its place comes Xbox Game Pass Core - a brand-new subscription tier launched yesterday by Microsoft. While the retirement of XBL means that Games with Gold has now wrapped up, Game Pass Core is here
Feature These 30+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (September 11-15)
It's a HUGE week for new releases!
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for September 11th to 15th! We've got a very busy few days ahead, highlighted by the releases of The Crew Motorfest, Mortal Kombat 1's Premium Edition, Ad Infinitum and many others, as well as the Xbox Game Pass addi
Hands On 'Bomb Rush Cyberfunk' Brings Us Back To The OG Xbox Days
A spiritual successor to Jet Set Radio
If you're a big Jet Set Radio fan, there's a good chance you've been keeping a close eye on the progress of Bomb Rush Cyberfunk over the past few years. This brand-new Xbox release (it arrived on September 1st) is a spiritual successor to the classic Dreamcast and original Xbox series from SEGA, and it's been...
Reaction Spyro's New Sales Milestone Gives Us Hope For An Xbox Revival
Come on Phil, make it so!
Activision's Spyro Reignited Trilogy has officially hit 10 million copies sold - a big old achievement for the little old dragon that made its remastered return back in 2018. We're not satisfied with just the remastered trilogy though - we want more Spyro and we hope Xbox has plans for the series' future. Okay, we sound...
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (September 4-8)
Including two Game Pass titles
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for September 4th to 8th! For the second week in a row, the biggest highlight here is obviously the Xbox Game Pass addition of Starfield, but we've also got some other great titles on the way including NBA 2K24,
Feature 10 New Xbox Games To Look Forward To In September 2023
All the release dates you need to know
Welcome to our roundup of all new Xbox games coming out in September 2023! Below, we've listed every Xbox game with a September 2023 release date, including all confirmed Xbox Game Pass releases so far. In the video above (as well as in the list below) we've also highlighted 10 of the biggest new Xbox games...
Feature These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (August 28 - September 1)
Including the biggest Xbox launch of 2023!
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for August 28th to September 1st! We've got a bunch of great games on the way over the next few days including Bomb Rush Cyberfunk, Under the Waves,
Feature Here's Everything That Was Revealed At Gamescom Opening Night Live 2023
Missed the event? Here's a recap
Weren't able to catch the Gamescom Opening Night Live 2023 event earlier today? No worries! You can always go back and watch the on-demand version for yourself, which you'll find elsewhere on Pure Xbox. If you don't want to watch it all the way through, we've also detailed all the important reveals in this article...
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (August 21-25)
Including a couple of major releases!
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for August 21st to 25th! We've got a couple of particularly major releases on the way next week in the form of Immortals of Aveum and Armored Core VI, while other highlights include WrestleQuest, Blasphemous 2,
Feature These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (August 14-18)
Including two major Game Pass additions!
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for August 14th to 18th! We've got plenty of new games on the way over the next few days including Madden NFL 24, Moving Out 2 and Marble It Up! Ultra, along with the brand-new Xbo
Hands On Stray Is A Cat-Tastic Adventure, And It's Now Available On Xbox
Purrty great
Editor's note: our hands-on time with Stray has been limited to the PlayStation 5 version of the game so far. We have not had access to test the Xbox version ahead of release, so these impressions are purely based on the PS5 experience at the time of publishing. After a long, catnip-barren year, indie darling Stray is finally out on...
Video Here Are 20+ Fantastic-Looking Single Player Games Still Coming To Xbox In 2023
And not just Starfield!
2023 is well past the halfway point at this stage, but that doesn't mean we don't have a bumper list of new single player games to look forward to during the rest of the year. As soon as we mention single player games here the immediate elephant in the room is of course Starfield, but there's lots to look forward to...
Reaction Red Dead Redemption PS4 Port Highlights How Amazing Xbox Backwards Compatibility Is
We don't need to pay $50 to play
So, Rockstar dropped a new release announcement earlier today in typical Rockstar fashion - completely out of the blue while throwing everyone off in the meantime. Yep, the GTA and RDR developer has announced a new port of the first Red Dead Redemption for PS4 and Nintendo Switch, while an Xbox version is curiously...