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January2023
News Minecraft Legends Arrives This April On Xbox Game Pass, Watch The New Gameplay Trailer
"Get a closer look at the gameplay of Minecraft Legends"
Microsoft kicked off the first ever Xbox Developer Direct event today with a new look at Minecraft Legends, along with announcing a release date of April 18th, 2023 for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. If you haven't heard of it, this is a new action strategy game in which you'll...
News Here's The Complete List Of Xbox Achievements In GoldenEye 007
55 achievements for a total of 1000 gamerscore
We've been waiting over 25 years for GoldenEye 007 to finally arrive on Xbox (we're still sad we never saw that Xbox 360 version), but now the 1997 N64 game is finally launching on Xbox Game Pass this Friday! Ahead of release, we can already reveal what the 55 Xbox achievements are in GoldenEye 007, as...
News GoldenEye 007 Officially Arrives On Xbox Game Pass This Week
It's finally time!
It's finally almost time for the classic Nintendo 64 game GoldenEye 007 to make its Xbox debut, including as part of the Xbox Game Pass library and the Rare Replay collection, with the release date set for Friday, January 27th!
News Justin Roiland Resigns From High On Life Developer Squanch Games
"The passionate team will keep developing games..."
Justin Roiland has officially left the High On Life development studio, Squanch Games. The team announced this last night in a social media post, stating that they will "keep developing games we know our fans will love while continuing to support and improve High on Life". You can take a look down...
News Age Of Empires 2: Definitive Edition Prepares For Battle In Official Xbox Launch Trailer
Just a week to go!
It's almost time, folks. Age Of Empires 2: Definitive Edition is finally coming to Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S as part of the Xbox Game Pass January 2023 lineup on Wednesday, January 31st! To celebrate, we've got an official launch trailer showing clips from the game on Xbox Series X and/or Xbox Series S, and so far...
News 'Wanted: Dead' Is An Upcoming Slasher From The Minds Behind Ninja Gaiden, And You Can Tell
Wanted: Dead or [not] Alive
Earlier this month we introduced you all to Wanted: Dead, as the team at Soleil unveiled the game's Xbox release date of February 14th, 2023. Well, ahead of that nearby launch, IGN has gone hands on with the title in what the outlet is calling its "final preview", before the game hits digital storefronts next month. The...
Deals All 30+ Backwards Compatible Games Added To This Week's Xbox Sales (January 24-31)
Original Xbox and Xbox 360 classics
Xbox has delivered yet another themed sale promo this week in the form of the 'THQ Nordic & Handy Games Sale', which is currently live alongside Deals with Gold, the Spotlight Sale and last week's ongoing 'Lunar New Year Sale.' Included in all of these sales promotions are a selection of backwards compatible...
Deals 200+ Games Added To This Week's Xbox Sales (January 24-31)
The Lunar New Year sale is still ongoing as well
It's Tuesday, so that means we've just been treated to another batch of Xbox deals! We've got over 200 new offers available today as part of Deals with Gold, Spotlight and THQ Nordic / Handy Games sales. Don't forget that the Lunar New Year and Publisher Spotlight Series sales are still live as well:...
News Four SteamWorld Games Are In Development, Including One For 2023
Say hello to "SteamWorld Build"
Today's "SteamWorld Telegraph" event has confirmed that Thunderful Publishing currently has four SteamWorld games in development, and one of them will be coming to PC and consoles in 2023. That game is SteamWorld Build, which was the focus of the show today. This will allow you to "build your own unique SteamWorld...
News Resident Evil 4 Remake Isn't Launching On Xbox One, But Retailers Are Advertising It Anyway
This is confusing
Resident Evil 4 Remake is coming out in about two months, and the nature of its release seems to be causing some confusion, especially when it comes to Xbox platforms. You see, Capcom has opted to leave the Xbox One behind for this one, yet RE4 Remake is still hitting the PlayStation 4. So, it's kind of cross-gen, but kind of not...
News WWE 2K23 Lays The SmackDown On Xbox This March, Featuring The Debut Of WarGames
"The Champ is Here"
Following the leak last week, Take-Two has now officially announced WWE 2K23, which arrives for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on March 17th, 2023, with three days of early access for the Deluxe and Icon Editions. This year's game comes with a variety of "franchise advancements", including the brand-new WarGames match...
Feature All New Xbox Games Coming Out In January 2023
Release dates for every January Xbox launch
Welcome to our roundup of all new Xbox games coming out in January 2023! Below, we've listed every Xbox game with a January 2023 release date, including all confirmed Xbox Game Pass releases so far. Without further ado, here are all the new games coming to Xbox in January 2023: The Biggest New Releases...
News 343 Industries Unveils Official Statement On The Future Of Halo
"Halo and Master Chief are here to stay"
It's been a rough week for Halo developer 343 Industries, with reports suggesting that the studio had been hit particularly hard by the recent layoffs at Microsoft, and speculation that Halo might even be passed to another team outside of 343i in the future. Well, that's not going to happen. Today, 343...
Pick One Which Is Your Favourite EA Sports Series To Play On Xbox Right Now?
FIFA? Madden? NHL? Tell us!
It's time for another round of Pick One! This week, to celebrate the announcement that EA Sports PGA Tour is getting a release on March 24th, we thought we'd find out what your current favourite EA Sports series is on Xbox. And by that, we don't necessarily just mean the modern titles! We've also included some classics...
News Just One Game Is Confirmed For Xbox Game Pass In February 2023 So Far
Hopefully we'll find out more very soon
Update: We've now got a few more Xbox Game Pass titles to add to the list for February 2023! <related ids="144114"> Original story: It's definitely been a strange start to Xbox Game Pass in 2023. This month has already seen the likes of Monster Hunter Rise, Persona 3 & 4 and
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (January 23-27)
Ready to relive this horror classic?
Welcome to your new Xbox games roundup for January 23rd to 27th! The big highlight of next week is undoubtedly the Dead Space remake, but other highlights include the new version of Xbox 360 classic Risen, the free next-gen upgrade for World War Z: Aftermath, and a first appearance on Xbox for the tower defense...
News Marvel's Avengers Is Ending Support And Being Delisted This September
"We know this is disappointing news"
The time has come! It's been announced today that Marvel's Avengers is officially ending development and support on September 30th, 2023, and the game is even getting delisted on Xbox and all other platforms after that date. An official blog post reveals that the decision to end support for Marvel's Avengers was...
Roundup 90s Throwback 'A Space For The Unbound' Is Getting Great Reviews So Far
"Explore rural Indonesia and enjoy its relaxing atmosphere"
A Space for The Unbound has just released on Xbox consoles this week, delivering a "slice-of-life adventure game" for those looking for a bit of a throwback to the 90's. The team at Mojiken is offering up a narrative-driven adventure set in its native nation of Indonesia, and this game is...
News WWE 2K23 Set To Release This March, Cover Star Potentially Revealed
Update: It's official!
Update: The leak was right! WWE 2K23 officially arrives on Xbox consoles this March. <related ids="143937"> Original Story: If you're a big wrestling fan, then you'll want to mark your calendar for March, as it looks like WWE 2K23 will be coming to Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on March 17th, 2023 — at...
News The Callisto Protocol Version 3.01 Adds New Game+, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Time for another run?
The Callisto Protocol has just received a brand-new patch on all platforms, including Xbox, that adds New Game+ to the title along with a bunch of other bug fixes and gameplay tweaks. While the team hasn't fully detailed its 'New Game+' mode and what it contains, the feature typically allows players to bring certain elements...
News Deadpool Teams Up With The Marvel's Midnight Suns Next Week
"The Merc with a Mouth is now the Merc with a Date"
It feels like Marvel's Midnight Suns hasn't garnered that much attention on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S since it arrived this past December, but we've been having a fantastic time with the game so far! If you've been enjoying it like us, you'll be glad to know it's about to receive its first...
News Xbox Is Now The Best Way To Play Persona 3 And Persona 4 On Console
Both included with Xbox Game Pass
As you're probably well aware, Persona 3 Portable and Persona 4 Golden are now officially available on Xbox Game Pass as of today, and this also marks the very best way to play the two games on console. How come? Well, unlike on PlayStation, you can play these two Persona titles at up to 120 frames per-
News Xbox Game Pass Players Are 'Moving To New Zealand' To Play Monster Hunter Rise
Jumping in early
It's that time once again! As Monster Hunter Rise starts to roll out on Xbox Game Pass, players are beginning to "move to New Zealand" in order to play the game a little earlier than anticipated. That's because rather than a global launch time, Monster Hunter Rise has arrived early in New Zealand, and users across social media are...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (January 19-22)
Including a huge Gearbox adventure!
We're almost at the weekend, and that means there's another set of Xbox Free Play Days titles for us to get stuck into! This time around, Xbox is bringing two games to the program, including a pretty major shooter from the folks over at Gearbox Software. Xbox Free Play Days: Space Crew: Legendary Edition Tiny...
News Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (January 19)
Jump into two huge JRPGs
We feel like we've been waiting a while to say this, but two new titles are available on Xbox Game Pass today, January 19th! Thankfully, Xbox has delivered two huge JRPGs to make up for the wait in the form of Persona 3 Portable and Persona 4 Golden. Here's a brief introduction to both new Game Pass titles, along with our...
News Lots Of Games Reduced By 90% In The Xbox 'Lunar New Year' Sale 2023
HUGE discounts for great games!
Looking for some cheap Xbox games during the Xbox Lunar New Year Sale 2023? There are over 400 games included in the Xbox Lunar New Year sale right now, with hundreds more on offer as part of Deals with Gold, Publisher and Spotlight sales, and quite a few of those have been discounted by 90%. You'll find some...
News 'Xbox Play Anywhere' Will Benefit Age Of Empires 2 Owners Later This Month
Get the console version for free!
Age of Empires 2 is making its long awaited console debut later this month, and as it's a Microsoft published title, it'll be a part of Xbox Game Pass on day one. However, if you own the PC version already, you won't even need Game Pass to play the console version at no extra cost! Yep, we often forget about Xbox's...
News Another Four Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass Soon (January 31)
Here's what's on the way out
The Xbox app has revealed today that four games are set to be removed from Xbox Game Pass in the late part of January 2023. Fortunately, there aren't any AAA titles in the bunch, although some fan favourite indie games such as Worms W.M.D and Donut County are on the chopping block. It hasn't been confirmed yet, but we...
Review Persona 4 Golden - Xbox Game Pass Gets Itself One Of The All-Time Great JRPGs
It's time to climb the stairway to maturity!
Persona 3 may have been a pivotal point in the evolution of Atlus' stunning JRPG series, shifting the tone away from the straight-up bleakness of parts one and two and adding the franchise's now signature social elements to the mix, but it was 2008's Persona 4 that really dug deep into the relationship...
Review Persona 3 Portable - Atlus' JRPG Classic Still Feels Essential
To be this good takes Aigis
Originally released on the PSP in November of 2009, Persona 3 Portable is an "enhanced" port of 2006's JRPG classic that makes a few controversial excisions to the core gameplay whilst also adding enough new content and combat improvements that we actually reckon it's the best version of Persona 3 overall. Controversial!...
News An Unlikely Halo Game Is Back In The UK Gaming Charts This Week
Returning to the #28 spot
It's been a long time since we last took a look at the weekly UK boxed charts here at Pure Xbox, but we wanted to bring them to your attention this week, as a very unlikely Halo game has found itself climbing up the rankings again. That Halo game is... Halo Wars 2. Almost six years since the game first launched for Xbox...
Deals Xbox 'Lunar New Year' Sale Now Live, 400+ Games Discounted
Along with various other new sales
The Xbox Lunar New Year Sale 2022 has begun! This year's sale features over 400 games, and it's complimented by a significant range of additional sales this week, including Deals with Gold, Spotlight and Publisher Spotlight Series offers. We've rounded up just a small selections of the highlights from this week's...
Guide Monster Hunter Rise Xbox Release Date, Release Time & Preload Details
Coming to Xbox Game Pass this week!
Monster Hunter Rise is one of the biggest Xbox Game Pass additions in January 2023 - in fact, its release is right around the corner! So, ahead of the title's impending Xbox Game Pass drop, here's everything you need to know about the launch of Capcom's latest Monster Hunter game on Xbox. Monster Hunter Rise...
News 'Quantum Break' Actor Gets Behind Fan Requests For A Potential Sequel
"I'm in!"
Remedy Entertainment is hard at work on Alan Wake 2 right now, with the team recently moving to a multiplatform focus following the launch of Control. However, the dev's recent releases, and its upcoming pipeline, aren't stopping Xbox fans from reminiscing about some of the studio's Xbox console exclusives. Over the past few days, Quantum...
Rumour A Potential 'Scalebound' Revival Is Being Spoken Of, Again
Will it ever happen?
Scalebound just won't go away, will it? The now-cancelled Xbox exclusive from PlatinumGames captured the imagination of the Xbox community when it was first revealed, and once again, its revival is being spoken about among Xbox journalists, insiders and fans. Let's all take this particular rumour with a truckload of salt...
News Six Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass Today (January 15)
Enjoy them while you can
It's time to lose our first batch of Xbox Game Pass games in 2023. We've got six games departing the service today, including the likes of Nobody Saves The World, We Happy Few and Windjammers 2. Here's the full list of titles leaving Xbox Game Pass today, January 15th: Date Game Platform Janua
Feature These Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (January 16-20)
Ready to go on a hunt?
Welcome to your new Xbox games roundup for January 16th to 20th! The big highlights of next week are obviously the three Xbox Game Pass launches in the form of Persona 3 Portable, Persona 4 Golden and Monster Hunter Rise, but we're also keepin
News Xbox Game Pass 'Friends & Family' Appears To Be Launching In More Regions Soon
At least in a testing phase
It's been quite a while now since the Xbox Game Pass Friends and Family plan began rolling out in a testing phase to users in Ireland and Colombia, and now it looks like it's gearing up for release in a few additional regions. Over the past few days, a few Xbox fans have noticed that the Friends & Family offer has...
News Capcom Confirms Visual Specs For All Xbox Versions Of Monster Hunter Rise
Coming to Game Pass next week!
Monster Hunter Rise hits Xbox Game Pass in just a week's time, and ahead of launch the team at Capcom has revealed some more information about how the game will run across all Xbox console versions. The game's resolution specs are pretty much to be expected, although as we've seen before, the
News Wanted: Dead, From 'The Makers Of Ninja Gaiden', Launches On This Xbox This February
Here's a closer look at combat
Although we didn't include it in our initial roundup of 50 games to look forward to on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S in 2023, we're definitely still keeping a very close eye on Wanted: Dead. The game releases in just over a month on February 14th, and based on what we've seen so far, it looks like a fun time. The...
News Could We See GoldenEye 007 On Xbox Game Pass This Month?
At least an announcement at the event?
We feel like we've been saying this forever now, but it seems like GoldenEye 007 might finally be getting ready to launch on Xbox Game Pass. With a Developer_Direct event around the corner, now seems like a great time for a reveal. But will it happen? Well, there's a rumour doing the rounds court
News Xbox DACH Teases 'Release Date' Announcements For January's Event
Hopefully for Redfall, Forza Motorsport and more!
Yesterday, we were treated to the announcement of an Xbox "Developer_Direct" event for late January, which promised "big features" and "extended gameplay showcases" for games coming out in the next few months. As mentioned in our Talking Point, we hoped and assumed that we also might get release...
News Ubisoft Plus Gearing Up For Release On Xbox, First 20+ Games Revealed
It'll hopefully be with us very soon!
It looks like Ubisoft Plus is finally gearing up for release very soon on Xbox, as various Microsoft Store trackers have picked up over 20 Ubisoft games that are set to be included with the service whenever it finally launches. The likes of XB Deals and True Achievements are suggesting the following will be...
News Microsoft Increases Sustainability Efforts By Announcing Xbox As 'First Carbon Aware Console'
Clever little thing
Last year, Microsoft made a number of changes to its energy usage modes on Xbox consoles, as a way to grant users more options and ultimately, try and save on power consumption. Well, those efforts are continuing into the new year, and this next update is a pretty interesting one - Xbox consoles are about to become "carbon...
News Here's What The Critics Are Saying About One Piece Odyssey
The biggest Xbox release of the week
You might argue that Bandai Namco's One Piece Odyssey is the first major release of 2023 on Xbox, and so we've been pretty intrigued to see how it'd shape up with the critics. Today, those first reviews have finally dropped, although unfortunately there are only a couple of Xbox scores in the wild — the rest...
News Team Xbox Builds Hype For January Event, Promises 'Big Year' Ahead
"You're not gonna want to miss this..."
So, the rumoured event for January has been announced! Xbox and Bethesda will be hosting a livestream on January 25th where the development studios themselves will walk us through deep dives into the likes of Forza Motorsport and Redfall, and apparently that's just the beginning of a "big year" for the Xbox...
News Classic JRPG 'Tales Of Symphonia' Makes Its Xbox Debut Next Month, Here's A Brand-New Trailer
Build new alliances across Sylvarant
Last year Bandai Namco revealed that its classic JRPG Tales of Symphonia, which originally launched in 2003 as a Nintendo GameCube exclusive, is finally making its way to Xbox platforms in 2023! Ahead of next month's Xbox debut, the team has dropped a brand-new gameplay trailer. This is certainly a 'remaster'...
Deals Lots Of Games Reduced By 90% On Xbox This Week (January 10-17)
The games with the biggest discounts
Looking for some cheap Xbox games from January 10th to January 17th? As always, we've been treated to a new batch of sales this week on the Xbox Store, and with the assistance of last week's Last Chance sale as well, we've got quite a lot of games that have been discounted by 90%. You'll find the 90% discounts...
News Digital Games Are Dominating In The UK At Almost 90% Of Overall Sales
New age tech
We've known for a long time that digital games are growing in popularity, especially as we move into an era where multiple console manufacturers are releasing digital-only systems like the Xbox Series S. In the UK, the overall percentage of digital game sales now sits at 89.5% according to new figures from the entertainment and retail...
Random Cyberpunk 2077 Was First Teased 10 Years Ago Today
10 years!!
We can't quite believe our eyes either, but yes, CD Projekt Red's sci-fi RPG Cyberpunk 2077 was first teased 10 years ago today! The full game may have only launched at the tail end of 2020, but the teasers began much, much earlier than that. Blimey! We've been reminded of this frankly absurd fact by the studio's global community...
News Another Six Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass Soon (January 15)
Your initial set of departures for 2023
Update (Tue 10th Jan, 2023): Today's long-awaited Xbox Game Pass update has revealed the first batch of titles that will leave the service in January 2023 (the initial set of removals for the year), and it includes six games such as Nobody Saves The World, We Happy Few and Windjammers 2. H
News These Three Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (January 19-20)
"We're just getting warmed up..."
Microsoft has finally given us a formal announcement for Xbox Game Pass in January 2023, although the only three games that been announced for the middle part of the month so far are Persona 3, Persona 4 and
News 600+ New Deals Added To This Week's Xbox Sales (January 10-17)
Alongside the ongoing Last Chance sale
Another week, another batch of new Xbox deals! It's a particularly massive batch this week thanks to a Countdown Add-On Sale, which takes up almost 500 of the 650+ new offers. Elsewhere, we've also got the usual Deals with Gold and Spotlight sales, along with an ID@Xbox RPG sale. Not a bad selection at all!...
News Another Title Is Leaving Game Pass Soon, And It's From An Xbox-Owned Studio
Update: Microsoft makes it official
Update (Tue 10th Jan, 2023): As part of today's Xbox Game Pass roundup, Microsoft has indeed confirmed that We Happy Few is leaving the library on January 15th. The team hasn't provided any info on a potential re-release or replacement version of the game, but the announcement post does close out with a message...
News Deliver Us Mars Prepares For Takeoff Ahead Of Xbox Launch This February
The sequel to the brilliant Deliver Us The Moon
February 2023 is already looking pretty stacked for new releases on Xbox, with the likes of Hogwarts Legacy and Atomic Heart on the way, and Deliver Us Mars also looks set to be one of the highlights of the month. This is the sequel to the excellent Deliver Us The Moon
News Xbox Event Reportedly Set For Late January, First Details Revealed
Update: Confirmed by Microsoft
Update 2: It's official! This event has now been announced, with more details elsewhere on Pure Xbox: <related ids="143470"> Update: We've got more details to share! Windows Central is now reporting that an Xbox event is expected to take place on January 25th at 12pm PT / 3pm ET / 8pm GMT, hosted by both Xbox...
News Xbox Is Advertising A Game Pass Game That Hasn't Been Announced Yet
To be revealed this week?
It's been a really weird start to 2023 for Xbox Game Pass, with no official roundup having surfaced for the month of January as of yet, although we've still seen Stranding Deep and Mortal Shell arrive over the past few days. Now, it looks like we've got confirmation of another
Feature These Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (January 9-13)
Including a free upgrade for Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot!
Welcome to your new Xbox games roundup for January 9th to 13th! Things are still looking pretty quiet as we slowly roll back into a new year of releases, but the likes of One Piece Odyssey, Breakers Collection and the free next-gen upgrade for Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot are definitely worth looking...
News Xbox Is Releasing New Halo Infinite, Forza Horizon 5, Sea Of Thieves Skins Thanks To Oreo
Tasty treats for all
This isn't something we expected to read today but nevertheless, it's real! As part of a new promotion with famous cookie brand Oreo, Xbox is bringing some brand-new skins to some of its biggest first-party titles including Halo Infinite, Forza Horizon 5 and Sea Of Thieves. The in-game rewards are tied to new Xbox-themed Oreo...
Pick One What's Your Most Anticipated January Game Pass Addition?
Of the titles announced so far
As Xbox is being rather coy on Game Pass announcements this month so far, we've found ourselves looking ahead at the January slate as it is right now. While the first half of the month is rather barren (although random drops do keep appearing), the back half of January is already looking pretty fantastic. We've got...
Feature Our Top Deals From The Xbox 'Last Chance' Sale
Some big new releases are heavily discounted
Xbox's ongoing 'Last Chance' promotion is running for the next 10 days or so, and there are some pretty good deals scattered throughout its 300+ game selection. We've already highlighted the steepest discounts available, but some recent releases are sticking out to us as real highlights as well. So, in...
News One Of November 2022's Leavers Rejoins Xbox Game Pass Today (January 5)
But this time it's enhanced
The start of the year has proved a little sporadic for Xbox Game Pass as we continue to await our proper January roundup. However, Stranded Deep was added to the service on Tuesday, and now Mortal Shell: Enhanced Edition has arrived after the base game left the library in November 2022. This action-RPG even received a...
News HyperX's First Officially Licenced Xbox Controller Launches This March
Clutch Gladiate
HyperX has announced its first 'Designed for Xbox' gamepad at CES 2023 in the form of the HyperX Clutch Gladiate. As usual with third party pads this is a wired affair, but HyperX's headsets are pretty solid so we're looking forward to seeing how the accessory performs. The manufacturer says its first officially licensed Xbox...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (January 5-8)
Including the new Saints Row & more!
Xbox's Free Play Days promotion returns this weekend after a short new year's break, and it's coming back with a bang! 2022's Saints Row reboot is headlining the selection this weekend, joined by two other Xbox titles. Cricket 22 For The King Saints Row As always, remember that you'll need Xbox Live Gold or...
News Xbox Is Offering 'Buy One, Get One Free' On Select EA Games This January
BOGOF
Just when we thought this week's 'Last Chance' sale would end up being the final major promotion for a good while, Xbox is now offering up a new 'buy one, get one free' sale focusing on recent EA releases. We spotted this one late last night here in the UK, with the promotion now live through the weekend and wrapping up on Monday, January...
News Vampire Survivors Will Be 'Updated Regularly' For Free On Xbox Game Pass During 2023
"No key-feature will ever be gatekept by a paywall"
Indie hit Vampire Survivors has been going down a real treat since it arrived on Xbox Game Pass, especially since the console version dropped just a few short months ago. Despite the game's rapid rise to fame — including its popular 'Legacy of the Moonspell' DLC — the dev has been keen to...
Deals Lots Of Games Reduced By 85-95% In Xbox's 'Last Chance' Sale
Deep discounts on some great games!
Xbox's 'Last Chance' sale promotion is now live, with the team bringing a strong selection of discounts on Xbox games to close out the Holiday period. Tucked within the 300+ discounted titles is a solid selection of heavily reduced games - right up to a whopping 95% off! So, we've highlighted all the 'Last...
News Hitman 1 & 2 Turning Free-To-Play For All Hitman 3 Owners Later This Month
Welcome to the world of assassination
Hitman 3 players are in for a real treat this January, especially if that happens to be the only recent Hitman title they own! Developer IO Interactive has announced that the team is streamlining the digital distribution of its popular stealth-assassination series, including making Hitman 1 and Hitman 2...
News 'Stranded Deep' Becomes 2023's First Xbox Game Pass Addition (January 3)
Down by the ocean
Xbox has delivered its first Game Pass addition of the year in the form of open world survival game Stranded Deep. The title has been added to the Xbox Game Pass library prior to any official January roundup, which we'll of course bring to you once we hear about the rest of the month's Game Pass additions! <related...
Deals All 25+ Backwards Compatible Games In This Week's Xbox Sales (January 3 - 10)
Across 3 different promotions
Xbox has launched its final Holiday sale of the season in the form of the 'Last Chance' sale, featuring over 300 discounted games and DLC packs on Xbox. In and amongst the current Xbox promotions is a decent selection of backwards compatible titles, at up to 80% off no less! Here's the full list of discounted backwards...
Deals Huge 'Last Chance' Xbox Sale Now Live, 300+ Games Discounted
Come get some
We've seen two huge Xbox promos in recent weeks with the 'Black Friday' and 'Countdown' sales coming and going on Xbox Live, and now the team is dropping one final major sale for the Holiday period. Xbox's 'Last Chance' promotion is now live — alongside the usual Deals with Gold and Spotlight sales — and the discounts feature some...
News 'System Shock' Is Finally Heading To Xbox In March 2023
Nightdive's remake is almost ready
We've been hearing about a System Shock remake for years at this point, with developer Nightdive Studios taking their time with this one after first announcing the project way back in 2016. Despite the extended development time, things seem to be going well, with the team today revealing a fresh release window...
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News Nine Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass Today (December 31)
The final departures of the year
With just one day left in the year, it's time to say goodbye to our final set of Xbox Game Pass departures for 2022, with nine games being removed from the library across Xbox One, Series X, Series S, PC and Xbox Cloud Gaming. Here's the full list of titles leaving Xbox Game Pass today, December 31st: Date Game
Poll Are You Happy With January 2023's Xbox Games With Gold?
Two more titles arrive next month
Microsoft has officially announced January 2023's Xbox Games with Gold, giving us a look at a couple more games we'll be able to play at no extra cost with our Xbox Live Gold & Game Pass Ultimate memberships next month. In case you missed the announcement, next month's games are Xbox One title Iris Fall and the...
News Xbox Games With Gold For January 2023 Announced
The latest batch of titles
Microsoft has officially announced the new Xbox Games With Gold titles for January 2023! These games are available to download for free for Xbox Live Gold members (including subscribers to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate). Keep in mind that as of this past October, Microsoft will no longer be including Xbox 360 games as part of...
