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September2021
News Project Oxide Is Reportedly An Xbox Strategy Title In Early Development
Revealed as part of the Nvidia leak
Amongst yesterday's gargantuan Nvidia database leak, several Xbox related projects were uncovered. While we know the identity of many, one name stuck out as something we hadn't heard of before - Project Oxide. According to a recent report, this upcoming Xbox title will be a strategy game inspired by city building...
PSA Forza Motorsport 7 Is Being Delisted From Xbox This Wednesday
Goodbye, old friend
It was announced earlier this year that Forza Motorsport 7 was reaching its "end of life" status and would be delisted in September. Well, the time is finally upon us, as the game is set to be removed from the Xbox Store on September 15. That means if you want to ensure you have access to FM7 moving forward, you only have...
Deals 300+ Games Included In This Week's Xbox Sales (September 14-21)
Including an "optimised for next-gen" sale
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! The selection is a huge one this week, with the usual Deals with Gold and Spotlight sales complimented by a couple of Publisher sales, an Xbox Game Studio sale and a specific "Optimized for Next-Gen" sale, featuring a whole bunch of games optimised for the...
News Xbox Exclusive ReCore Celebrates Its Fifth Birthday
Happy birthday!
ReCore may not have the biggest following, but its fans are dedicated. Over the years it's become something of a cult hit and the game is actually celebrating its 5th birthday today. That's right, ReCore is now five years old. To celebrate the occasion, the Xbox Game Studios Publishing account has shared a picture of ReCore's...
News Lionel Messi Beats Ronaldo To The Top Player Rating In FIFA 22
With Lewandowski actually sitting in second
EA Sports has today released the official top player ratings for FIFA 22 ahead of its release on October 1, with the new PSG signing Lionel Messi taking top spot with a 93 rating, while Man Utd's Cristiano Ronaldo is actually back in third. Ronaldo has been given a 91, putting him on par with a bunch of...
Talking Point Is Xbox Missing Out By Leaving The Superheroes To PlayStation?
What do you think?
Following Sony's double punch of Marvel's Wolverine and Spider-Man 2 last week, some Xbox fans have felt left out of the comic book universe. Since then, there's been a call by members of the community for Xbox to deliver their own superhero franchise to combat PlayStation's fast-growing franchises of their own. Over the weekend,...
News Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller Owners Have Discovered A Hidden RGB Feature
Mind blown!
Over the weekend, some Xbox Elite Series 2 controller owners were left in awe over a feature that has seemingly flown under the radar, as it was highlighted that an RGB function resides behind the Xbox Guide button. As mentioned by a few users on Reddit, the colours of the light behind the Xbox logo can be changed through Steam on PC...
Feature These Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (September 13-17)
Indie galore!
It's time for another weekly Xbox new releases roundup, and we've got a ridiculous amount of indie games coming our way. While it's quieter then last week, that's not stopping some stellar looking titles from arriving, including some notable Xbox Game Pass releases in the form of Aragami 2, I Am Fish and SkateBird. As it stands,...
News Tiny Tina's Wonderlands' Xbox Upgrade Path Is Far Too Convoluted
It's much simpler on PlayStation
In a world of free upgrade paths, it's always weird to come across one that tries to break the norm. Recently, Sony received backlash for a convoluted offering with Horizon Forbidden West, but now it seems 2K Games is following the same road with
News Ubisoft Has Some Pretty Crazy Post-Launch Plans For Far Cry 6
Stranger Things, Rambo and Danny Trejo!?
Ubisoft has announced the post-launch content for Far Cry 6, including a mixture of free and paid DLC. No matter which path you choose, it looks as though you're going to be in for a pretty insane time. Let's start with the free content. Three packs have been announced, bringing new missions, characters and...
News Halo Infinite’s Multiplayer Preview Will Introduce Big Team Battle
Let's go!
News of Halo Infinite's next multiplayer test was announced earlier this week and now we have some further details as to what's included. There's going to be a bigger focus on PvP this time around, including a first taste of the fan-favourite Big Team Battle. The test, which is expected to begin on September 24 for Halo Insiders, will be...
News Uh-Oh, Images Of Xbox Exclusive Redfall Appear To Have Leaked Online
Spoilers ahead
If you cast your minds back to June, you'll probably remember Redfall closing out Xbox's E3 Showcase. While we only got a CGI trailer, the excitement stemmed from it being an Xbox exclusive from Arkane Studios. Since then, fans have been eager to see the game in action and it appears those wishes have come true as a dozen leaked...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 11-12)
JRPGs, indies and more
It's a busy weekend this week! There's a gargantuan amount of games releasing, creating a wide selection to choose from. Maybe you'll be taking a dive into Tales of Arise? Or perhaps slowing down with Life is Strange: True Colors? It's one of the biggest weeks of the year in terms of releases, so Here's what we’re jumping...
News Killer Instinct's Twitter Bombarded With Requests For New Game (Again)
"We need more KI"
There's still a lot of love for the Killer Instinct series. Every time the 2013 game's website or social page gets updated, there are requests from fans for new fighters, more content, new seasons and even a new entry in Rare's long-running fighting series. The latest update linked to this game took place on Twitter earlier today...
Guide How To Earn Free Xbox Gift Cards Every Month With Microsoft Rewards
The easiest way to get free Xbox games!
In case you've never heard of it, the Microsoft Rewards program is an amazing way of earning free 'points' that can be redeemed for gift cards, sweepstakes entries and donations, and they're given out very generously! In fact, if you keep up with the rewards and maximise your earnings, you can easily afford...
News F1 2021 Has Drifted Onto Xbox With A Free Trial, Now Available
Vroom!
F1 2021 launched earlier this Summer and seemed to slip under the radar. We actually really enjoyed this year's entry, despite some of us not being massively into the motorsport. Codemasters has now announced a free trial of the game is available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, giving everyone a taste of the game. The free...
Video Marvel's Guardians Of The Galaxy Story Trailer Is Filled With Dogs, Alpacas And Humour
What more could you ask for?
We're only a few weeks away from Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy and Square Enix has dropped a new story trailer filled with action, animals and lots of explosions. While it's not tied into the films, it does draw a lot of inspiration from the comics, introducing characters such as Cosmo the Spacedog. Whereas previous...
News Alan Wake Remastered Is Setting Up A Planned Sequel From Remedy, Claims Insider
"Remedy is really busy. They’re super, super busy"
Alan Wake Remastered was announced this week and is right around the corner. We won't have to wait too long, but it sounds as though it's intended to remind people of the franchise before an alleged sequel. We already heard rumours of a sequel in the works, but according to recent comments from...
News We Happy Few Devs Says Xbox Game Pass Has 'No Negative Impact' On Development
But developing between Xbox generations has constraints
In the world of Xbox Game Studios, it can be easy to forget Compulsion Games, the team behind We Happy Few, is part of that roster. But it is, and they're hard at work on their next title, whatever it may be. Being a first-party studio, their next game will be hitting Xbox Game Pass day one,...
News Marvel’s Avengers Shares An Updated Content Roadmap For 2021
Will you be diving back in?
Marvel's Avengers is trying really hard to remain relevant and keep an audience. You have to give Crystal Dynamics credit for sticking with it, and despite a generally mixed reception, we've found a lot of fun in the game. The team has now released an updated roadmap for the remainder of 2021, which promises tons of extra...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Lost In Random
Another win for EA Originals
It's Friday and Lost in Random is finally with us! They're a bit late coming, but reviews for the game have not long dropped. We haven't managed to play the game yet, but have it ready and waiting to dive into this weekend. For now, we've curated a bunch of reviews from other outlets. Here are what critics are saying...
News Good News, Halo Infinite Is Returning For Another Multiplayer Preview This Month
Open for all Halo Insiders who register soon
If you missed out on the first Halo Infinite first technical preview, another is on the horizon and is targeting a September 24 date. Unlike the previous test which was only open to selected members, all fully registered Halo Insider members will be eligible for access for the next one. Just ensure that...
News Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands First Gameplay Trailer Is Chaotic, Coming To Xbox March 2022
Guns, guns and more guns
Tiny Tina's Wonderland was announced back at E3 but lacked any gameplay and a concrete release date. Thankfully, Gearbox has come forward, not only with a trailer but a release date of March 25, 2022, for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. The trailer is absolutely bonkers, but still retains that classic Borderlands...
Video Alan Wake Remaster Shines In This First Gameplay Trailer, Coming To Xbox This October
Will you be diving back in?
After an announcement on Monday and some screenshots earlier today, Remedy has finally announced Alan Wake Remastered is coming to Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on October 5. The date for
News A Knights Of The Old Republic Remake Is Coming, But Not For Xbox... Yet
Have hope!
Sony kicked off their PlayStation Showcase with a big announcement - the long rumoured Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Remake, but it doesn't look like it will be launching immediately onto Xbox. According to the
News Interestingly, Tales Of Arise Doesn't Support Smart Delivery On Xbox
But you don't need to buy each version
We came across something interesting today - Tales of Arise does not support Smart Delivery on Xbox. Now, before you panic, you'll still get both versions of the game for the same price, but it's distributed in a unique way. Our physical copy of the game arrived today, feeling heavy than usual. Upon opening,...
News Influencers Are Being Sent Mysterious Crash Bandicoot Gifts For The Series' 25th Anniversary
What does this all mean?
Update: It seems the Wumpa fruit packages are real, as several more influencers have come forward proving they've received them, including IGN. At present, it's unclear whether this is just to celebrate the iconic platforming hero's birthday, or whether a game announcement is imminent. Previous titles, including Spyro...
News Football Manager 2022 Is Coming Day One To Xbox Game Pass This November
Woah
Good news football fans. Not only is Football Manager 2022 launching on November 9 for Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and PC, but it will also be available on day one in Xbox Game Pass! Two versions of the game will be available. The traditional PC version and a console-specific iteration called Football Manager 2022 Xbox Edition. If...
Gallery Here's Your First Look At Alan Wake Remastered
Alan is back
Alan Wake Remastered was announced earlier this week, but strangely enough, wasn't accompanied by any promotional material. All we got was a logo, so of course, fans have been scouring the internet for more information. Thankfully, an Amazon listing has come bundled with a range of screenshots for the remaster, looking vastly improved...
Mini Review Breathedge - An Hilarious, But Frustrating Survival Game
Lost in Space this is not
Breathedge arrives on Xbox Game Pass on Thursday, September 9th (2021). Here's what we think of it! If you put Ark: Survival Evolved and The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy into a blender, Breathedge would most likely be the result. A game which attempts to balance the in-depth mechanics of various survival games, whilst...
News Xbox Is Rolling Out Some New Exciting HDMI-CEC Features
Improving the ease of access
Xbox is always evolving and this new set of features available for Insider members seems to be increasing the ease of access on consoles. Xbox Insider members a part of the Alpha Skip Ahead and Alpha rings will be receiving a range of new HDMI-CEC features today, which will most likely roll out to everyone else in the...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (September 9-12)
Sports, guns and swords
After taking an absence last week, Free Play Days has returned with three titles to play over the weekend for Xbox Live Gold Members. All of which are available to download and play right now. To signal its return, three fantastic games have been made available. Madden NFL 22 is perhaps the biggest out of the selection, but...
News The Riftbreaker Is Heading To Xbox Game Pass Later This October
The mechs have landed
Update: We finally have a solid date for The Riftbreaker! Developer EXOR Studios has announced the game will be available with Xbox Game Pass for Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and PC on October 14. To accompany the release date announcement, the team has put out a new trailer along with a new description for the game: The...
News Three More Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass (September 9)
A nice selection of indie titles
It's another Xbox Game Pass day! This time we have three delightful indie titles to dive into, including the much anticipated The Artful Escape. If that doesn't strike your fancy, there's also a few other interesting titles worthy of your time now available. Here are the new games you can download with Xbox Game...
News Older Xbox Controllers To Receive 'Next-Gen' Firmware Update
And it's already available to Xbox Insiders
As of today, Xbox Insiders are able to try out a new firmware update that delivers next-gen Xbox Series X|S controller features to older Xbox controllers. This update applies to Xbox One controllers with Bluetooth support, Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2, and Xbox Adaptive Controllers. These...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Life Is Strange: True Colors
Are you ready for an emotional rollercoaster?
This week is a bit busy, isn't it? Along with Tales of Arise and The Artful Escape, we also have Life is Strange: True Colors gracing our consoles. We didn't manage to get our hands on it just yet, but many other critics have, and as a result, a ton of reviews have
Mini Review The Artful Escape - A Fantastic Musical Odyssey On Xbox Game Pass
An assault on the senses
Around an hour into The Artful Escape, we were absolutely in awe of what was on display. It was an assault on the sense, both visually and through its audio, absolutely engrossing us in its musical odyssey. It was a moment that was perhaps our favourite of the entire year, perfectly encapsulating the reason why we play...
Guide The Artful Escape: How To Get The 'How'd You Get Up There?' Achievement
Jump for your love
The Artful Escape is now available with Xbox Game Pass and for the most part, it's an easy 1000 gamerscore. However, there are one or two achievements that may stump you if you're not sure where to look. Thankfully, we've got you covered so you can get everything the game has to offer. One of the achievements in question is the...
Mini Review Kitaria Fables - Charming World Let Down By A Monotonous Grind
Cat got your tongue?
On the surface, Kitaria Fables looks to be a charming mixture of Stardew Valley and Diablo. Blending elements of the iconic farming simulator with the ferocious action of the latter is a great setup. In its initial opening hours, the game demonstrates a perfect blend of the two, delivering a satisfying gameplay loop. But it's...
News PlayStation Acquires Firesprite, The Team Behind The Persistence
The gaming monopoly continues
Firesprite, the team behind The Persistence on Xbox, has been acquired as a first-party studio by Sony for PlayStation. The news was announced today in a PlayStation Blog post. Outside of The Persistence, Firesprite has mainly been a PlayStation centred studio, specifically for VR games. They've created titles such as...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Tales Of Arise
JRPG goodness coming to Xbox this week
The time is upon us! Tales of Arise is launching on Xbox this Friday and reviews for the game have dropped ahead of its release. We didn't manage to get a code for the game, unfortunately, but you can bet we'll be diving into it over the weekend, most likely delivering some thoughts to you all next week. As...
Deals 175+ Games Included In This Week's Xbox Sales (September 7 - September 14)
Including a ton of couch co-op games
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! The selection is pretty big again this week, including the usual Deals with Gold and Spotlight sales, along with a ton of multiplayer titles as part of the Couch Co-Op sale! We've highlighted just a few of the most notable Xbox game offers in this week's current...
News It Looks Like Call Of Duty: Vanguard Is Getting An FOV Slider On Xbox
Crisis averted
Call of Duty fans has been asking for a FOV slider in Call of Duty: Vanguard, something available in Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, and Sledgehammer Games has seemingly confirmed the feature will be coming. Many were worried the feature wouldn't be included, after rumours of its absence. Shared by the game's senior development...
News Following Horizon: Forbidden West Controversy, Ubisoft Reiterates Far Cry 6 Is A Free Upgrade
The timing is pretty sus
After last week's news that Horizon: Forbidden West wouldn't be getting a free next-gen upgrade - a decision which was quickly reversed - Sony then came forward and said future games will require a one-time £10/$10 charge to upgrade from PS4 to PS5. Coming off the back end of that controversy, Ubisoft has now reiterated
Video Forza Horizon 5 Shows Off Its High Octane Single Player Adventure
Something for everyone
Playground Games has shared a new exciting look at Forza Horizon 5's single-player campaign, Horizon Adventure, which truly looks to be the biggest and best take on the formula yet. In a lengthy live stream, the developer went through what players will be doing in the campaign. Via an extremely colourful, fun map, players...
Video Here's Your First Explosive Look At Call Of Duty: Vanguard's Multiplayer
It looks eerily familiar
Activision has shared the first look at Call of Duty: Vanguard's multiplayer, diving in-depth into the maps, modes and guns you'll be able to use at launch. Across 20 various maps set across the globe, players will have a wide variety of different locales to blow to bits with their buddies. The majority of the stream...
Mini Review Crown Trick - Another Fantastic Roguelite For Xbox Game Pass
Death is only the beginning
One of the beauties of Xbox Game Pass is being able to try out games we would never usually touch. Crown Trick is the latest in a long line, replicating the roguelite genre with its own unique twist. After the huge success of Hades, players, such as ourselves, are looking for more titles to scratch the itch it left...
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla Patch 1.31 Is Now Live On Xbox, Here's Everything Included
It's a big one
As mentioned earlier this week, Assassin's Creed Valhalla is getting a new Nightmare difficulty mode, alongside an array of other features. Well, the time has arrived, as Ubisoft has released Patch 1.31 for all players. Xbox One players will find a file size of 26.23 GB, whilst Xbox Series X|S owners will have a weightier download at...
News Alan Wake Remastered Is Real, Coming To Xbox Later This Year
Return to Bright Falls
After leaking last week, Remedy Entertainment has confirmed Alan Wake Remastered is real. It's coming to Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S this Autumn. Alan Wake Remastered will come with the original game's expansions, The Signal and The Writer, as well as a new director commentary from creative director Sam Lake and...
Random Fans Look Back At Nostalgic Xbox 360 Arcade Games
A trip down memory lane
Earlier this year, fans took to Twitter to reminisce over the classic Xbox 360 days. Today, the community is diving into something a little more niche, as many are sharing their love for classic Xbox 360 Arcade games. The conversation seemed to stem from Twitter users sharing the consoles they grew up with, but the...
News Xbox Claiming It 'Fights For Game Preservation' Is Met With Backlash
Many have commented on the console's DRM issues
Xbox has had a huge comeback story over the past generation. From the disastrous Xbox One launch to the tremendous release of the Xbox Series X|S, it's been a tough hill to climb. Some of the success stories have related to Xbox Game Pass, but perhaps more importantly, the inclusion of backwards...
News Crown Trick Is Now Available With Xbox Game Pass
Another win for Game Pass
Kicking off this week on Xbox we have Crown Trick, a brand new roguelite from Team 17 that is now available with Xbox Game Pass for Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and PC. Crown Trick takes a unique spin on the roguelite formula, distancing itself away from Hades' ferocious combat. Instead, you'll engage in...
News Focus Home Interactive Has Rebranded As Focus Entertainment
They've shifted focus
Following Focus Home Interactive's acquisition of Deck13 Interactive, StreumOn Studio, Dotemu and its label The Arcade Crew, the company has decided to rebrand to Focus Entertainment. In a statement from the company today, it was revealed the decision was to "integrate talents and studios with singular visions in strong and...
News THQ Nordic Shares A Sneak Peek At Kingdoms of Amalur's Fatesworn Expansion
Finally!
Kingdoms of Amalur, a cult-classic RPG from the Xbox 360 era, received a remaster for Xbox One last year with the promise of a new expansion. Almost a year later, THQ Nordic has broken the silence on the anticipated DLC, providing a first-look along with confirmation the development is wrapping up production. The DLC, known as Fatesworn,...
Review Sonic Colors: Ultimate - A Rollercoaster Thrill Ride
Faster than fast, quicker than quick
Sonic has had a tremendously troubled past. Outside of Sonic Mania, the series has hit a lull for several years now with lacklustre titles such as Sonic Forces and Sonic Lost World - the poor hedgehog can't catch a break. However, back in 2010, Nintendo Wii owners were treated to a 3D iteration which seemed to...
Random No Joke, One Best Man Gave A Halo Themed Wedding Speech
Hail to the King
We see a lot of strange and wonderful aspects of games incorporated into the real world, but this Halo themed best man speech at a wedding has got to be one of the best so far. As shared on Reddit, the speech incorporates a Halo multiplayer match as an analogy for the couple's relationship. The husband, Chuck, is described as being...
Feature These Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (September 7-10)
Prepare for a "first-class JRPG experience"
It's time for another weekly Xbox new releases roundup, and we've got some major titles on the way this week including Life is Strange: True Colors, NBA 2K22, Tales of Ar
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla Is Getting A Nightmare Difficulty Mode This Week
Along with other new features
We're closing in on Assassin's Creed Valhalla's first year and the game is still receiving an abundance of updates. A large amount has been a variety of bug fixes, but amongst the array of patches, various quality of life improvements have surfaced in the game. The latest is scheduled to arrive on September 7 and will...
News Stardew Valley Creator Sceptical About Future Updates, Focused On Next Game
"Right now I am focused on my next game"
Stardew Valley is expected to hit Xbox Game Pass later this year, and it seems the version we receive may be the final product. The game's developer Eric 'ConcernedApe' Barone has recently commented on how he's unsure whether any more updates will come to the game, as the primary focus right now is on their...
News Industry Insider Shares Battlefield 2042's Alleged Beta Dates
Just a few short weeks away
Can you believe we're just a few weeks away from Battlefield 2042? It only seems like yesterday leaks for the initial trailer were slipping through the cracks left, right and centre. Fast forward to today and we're all now eagerly anticipating the release of the open beta, which one known industry insider has claimed to...
News Xbox Says ‘Gatekeeping And Elitism’ Have No Place In Gaming
"Be proud of your achievements and celebrate success"
If there’s one thing Xbox has gotten right in recent years, it’s ensuring that gaming is for everyone. From Smart Delivery to a wide variety of titles on Xbox Game Pass, the company works hard to ensure everyone is included. So it’s no surprise they’ve said “gatekeeping and elitism”...
News Myst Is Bringing Back Its Classic 90s FMVs To Xbox Game Pass
Nostalgia bomb!
Myst joined Xbox Game Pass last month, and despite being originally released in the 90s, the Xbox version has been completely reworked for a modern audience. That being said, some fans have held onto the past and requested the classic 90s in-game videos to be restored, and developer Cyan Worlds has listened. Coming soon to Myst is...
News Sensible Soccer's Spiritual Successor Kicks Off On Xbox In 2022
Thanks to a new publishing deal
If you're a football / soccer fan, there's a very good chance you've heard of Sensible Soccer, an extremely popular top-down sports game in the 90s, and its spiritual successor is set to arrive on Xbox in 2022 in the form of Sociable Soccer. It comes from the lead designer of the old Sensible Soccer series (Jon...
News 343 Industries Reveals The 'Key Feedback' From Halo Infinite's Technical Preview
Settle in, it's a lot
Halo Infinite's first Technical Preview seems like it was only yesterday, but it's been a fair few weeks since we were blasting spartans apart. For the test, players were only paired against bots - aside from a brief PvP window - and after weeks of feedback, the team at 343 Industries has finally digested all the information...
News Alan Wake Remastered Looks Set To Arrive This October For Xbox
With the official reveal (reportedly) next week
A remaster for the Xbox 360 classic Alan Wake appeared on the Epic Games Store a couple of months ago, and now it's been all but confirmed that Alan Wake Remastered is heading to Xbox (and PlayStation) this October. An October 5th listing has popped up for the game on Rakuten Taiwan, and Niko Partners...
News Turbo Overkill Is A 'Blade Runner Meets DOOM' FPS Coming To Xbox In 2022
Consider us sold
Developer Trigger Happy Interactive has announced Turbo Overkill, a "savage first-person shooter" coming to Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S in 2022. It's described as being a Blade Runner meets DOOM hellscape, where you play as Johnny Turbo, a "half-metal, half-human and half-crazy" hero, who has "hidden arm rockets and a...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 4-5)
Bit of Final Fantasy, anyone?
Welcome to the weekend! As usual, there's plenty to check out on Xbox this weekend, including a fresh batch of Xbox Game Pass additions, a wide array of Xbox sales and the free-to-play release of popular racer Asphalt 9: Legends! Here's what we’re jumping into over the next few days: Fraser Gilbert, News Editor:...
Poll What's Your Most Anticipated Xbox Game For The Rest Of The Year?
It's a busy time
Now that we've reached September, we're approaching a busy few months in the world of Xbox. While the initial Xbox Series X|S launch wasn't perhaps as explosive as we may have hoped in terms of new titles, these next few months are certainly making up for it, with heavy-hitting first-party titles on the way such as Forza Horizon 5...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Sonic Colors: Ultimate
The high-speed adventure of a lifetime?
You might have noticed that we haven't talked a lot about next week's release of Sonic Colors: Ultimate in recent days, and that's because as far as we know, all of the review copies were for the PS4 version of the game. Nevertheless, we thought we'd take a look at what various outlets have been saying about...
News Microsoft Has 'No Plans' To Bring Android App Support To Xbox
Update: MS provides an official response
Update: Sadly, it looks like there's nothing to this discovery... at least for now! A Microsoft spokesperson has confirmed to Windows Central that there are "no plans" to bring the Windows 11 Android subsystem to Xbox. "A Microsoft spokesperson confirmed to me that what I suspected — there are "no plans"...
Random Rare Has A Sea Of Thieves Xbox Controller Table And We Want One
This is booty we want
Game developers always seem to have a lot of cool stuff in their offices. Whether it's life-size statues of their mascots or their classic games displayed for all to see, we're incredibly jealous of the environments they get to work in. Feeding that jealousy even further is this new Sea of Thieves table at Rare's headquarters,...
News Halo's MCC Adds New 'Mythic' Armour Sets To Season 8, And Not Everyone Is Happy
Haters told to "toggle it off"
343 Industries has greatly improved Halo: The Master Chief Collection since its initial release on the Xbox One. It's now many years into the game's ongoing development cycle, and to enhance the experience even more, the team has been updating the multiplayer component with some additional extras. Following on from a...
News Splitgate Devs: 'Don't Hold Your Breath' For A Battle Royale Mode
But never say never
Splitgate is continuing to be a worldwide phenomenon. It even secured a spot during Gamescom Opening Night Live when Season Zero of the game was announced and subsequently launched. With such success, it's obviously gaining a wide pool of players, some of which are requesting a battle royale mode be added in the future. For now...
Deals 20+ Games Included In The 505 15th Anniversary Xbox Sale
Discounts for Control, Ghostrunner & more
It's time for another Xbox sale! 505 Games is hosting a special 15th Anniversary sale over the next week, featuring discounts for the likes of Control Ultimate Edition, Ghostrunner and Assetto Corsa Competizione. Below, we've highlighted all of the standalone games in the sale, but be aware that there are...
News Surgeon Simulator 2 Suffers A Rough Launch Day On Xbox Game Pass
Get well soon
Surgeon Simulator 2 launched into Xbox Game Pass yesterday (September 2nd), and while many have been eager to jump into some medical mayhem with friends, it's unfortunately been plagued with a fair few teething problems. Yesterday saw a huge influx of players diving into the game which caused some strain. Long load times were present...
News Xbox Owners Are Falling Over Themselves With Praise For Psychonauts 2
"This has to be one of the best games I've ever played"
Psychonauts 2 launched last week and has certainly made an impression. We even gifted the game a prestigious 10/10 score for its perfect balance of gameplay and approach to mental health. It seems Xbox fans from across the world are also really resonating with the game, at least judging by the...
News Crysis Remastered Trilogy Suits Up On Xbox This October
With extra enhancements on Xbox Series X|S
Get ready, as Crytek has announced the eagerly anticipated Crysis Remastered Trilogy will be arriving for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on October 15. Bundled with Crysis, Crysis 2 and Crysis 3, all three titles will have fully remastered campaigns (no multiplayer), while also being optimised...
News THQ Nordic To Reveal 'Six New Games' This Month, Including 'The Return Of Legendary Franchises'
Timesplitters, anyone?
THQ Nordic has announced a digital showcase on September 17 at 12pm PT / 3pm ET / 8pm BST / 9pm CET. It's set to celebrate the company's 10th anniversary and will be bringing six new game reveals, including "the return of legendary franchises and sequels to beloved games". Along with the new titles, THQ Nordic has confirmed...
Mini Review Golf Club Wasteland - A Brilliant Birdie From The Rough
Yes, there is life on Mars
We were drawn to Golf Club: Wasteland from minute one. A golf game in which Earth is now a course for the ultra rich and the remains of civilization live on Mars? It's a great concept, and while the golf itself is nothing to write home about, it's the combination of everything else that makes Golf Club: Wasteland a...
News State Of Decay 2's Free Homecoming Update Arrives On Xbox Game Pass
"It's time to come home... to Trumbull Valley!"
Despite State of Decay 3 being in the works, Undead Labs has released another free expansion for State of Decay 2, adding a fifth map for all players - including Xbox Game Pass members. Titled Homecoming, the update allows players to visit Trumbull Valley, the map found in the first game. Set after...
News Xbox Fans Call Out 'Activision's Greed' Over Call Of Duty Digital Prices
How much!?
This week's Deals with Gold selection on Xbox has rubbed certain Xbox fans the wrong way, as several Call of Duty titles are still ludicrously priced - despite being discounted by up to 67% off over the next few days. Fans took to Reddit to express their distaste for the pricing, highlighting Call of Duty: Black Ops and C
Update: We've got a date!
Update: XSEED has finally announced the release date for Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town. A physical and digital edition will launch in Europe and Australia on October 15, with a North American launch coming on October 26. At participating retailers, you can receive a free Strawberry Cow Pocket Plush if you...
News Four More Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass (September 2)
"Now we have a utopia for all of us"
It's Game Pass day! We've got four more games entering the service across console, PC and cloud today, including a couple of day one releases in the form of Craftopia (Game Preview) and Surgeon Simulator 2: Access All Areas. Here are the new games you can download with Xbox Game Pass today: Craftopia (Game...
News Konami's 'eFootball 2022' Launches For Free On Xbox This Month
PES has gone, eFootball has arrived
It was announced back in July that Konami was wrapping up the long-running Pro Evolution Soccer series in favour of a brand-new free-to-play experience called 'eFootball', and now we know it will launch for Xbox on September 30. eFootball will utilise a new engine compared to PES (Unreal Engine instead of the FOX...
News Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX 2 Arrives On Xbox In 2022
More 2D action from Inti Creates is on the way!
Inti Creates has announced Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX 2 during its panel at BitSummit 2021 for Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and multiple other platforms. The game is a direct sequel to the original Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX and will be arriving on 27th January 2022 for US...
Video Marvel's Midnight Suns Gameplay Reveal Shows It's More Than Just An XCOM Clone
Fight alongside your favourite heroes
After the action-packed reveal at Gamescom Opening Night Live, developer Firaxis has delivered a lengthy gameplay trailer for Marvel's Midnight Suns. While the XCOM DNA is clearly running through its veins, the gameplay demonstrates it's more than just a reskin of the formula. Instead, Marvel's Midnight Suns...
News Crown Trick Is Bringing Dungeon Crawling Action To Xbox Game Pass Next Week
Move over Hades
A new batch of Xbox Game Pass titles has been announced and one that's caught our fancy is Crown Trick, a turn-based roguelite with a colourful cartoon aesthetic. Developed by NExT Studios and published by Team 17, players will venture through a set of procedurally generated dungeons, planning their moves carefully as they attempt...
Roundup Here's What's Coming To Xbox In September 2021
It's a packed month with over 50 new releases!
Talk about a busy month ahead! There are well over 50 new releases heading to Xbox in September, including the likes of Sonic Colors: Ultimate, NBA 2K22, Tales of Arise and many more. We've also got loads of exciting Xbox Game Pass releases on the way, so there should be something for everyone over the...
News The New Aqua Shift Xbox Wireless Controller Is Now Available
"Get surreal with the Aqua Shift Special Edition"
The gorgeous Aqua Shift Xbox controller is now available, featuring rubberised grips for the first time in an official standard Xbox Wireless controller. The new controller retails for £59.99/$69.99 via the Microsoft Store and other select retailers. It sports a beautiful "colour-shifting blue...
PSA Baldo Is Littered With Bugs On Xbox, But A Hotfix Is On The Way
Glitches galore
Update: While the latest patch is still not live on Xbox as of yet, it appears to be available on PlayStation and PC, prompting the team to share exactly what it entails. A variety of major bugs have been rectified, but there's still work to be done. The next focus is said to be on certain resets in the game, minor glitches and work...
News Another Seven Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass Soon (September 13-15)
Best dive in before they go
Microsoft has unveiled the next set of seven games that will be leaving Xbox Game Pass halfway into September, including the previously announced removals of Red Dead Online and Forza Motorsport 7, the latter of which is also being delisted from the Xbox Store entirely on September 15. Here's the full list of games...
News These Eight Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (September 2-9)
The latest batch of titles
The latest batch of Xbox Game Pass titles has arrived! Microsoft has today unveiled another eight games coming to the service over the next week, including the previously revealed Surgeon Simulator 2 and The Artful Escape. Here's what's coming to Xbox Game Pass over the next few days: Date Game Platform September...
News Rise Of The Tomb Raider’s Xbox Exclusivity Was Reportedly 'Worth $100 Million'
Where can we get some of this dollar?
We all know Microsoft is no stranger to throwing around money. From colossus studio acquisitions to bringing quality games to Xbox Game Pass on day one, it’s clear they have a lot in the bank. So it’s not utterly shocking that Rise of the Tomb Raider’s timed exclusivity was allegedly worth $100 million...
News Xbox Teases 'Exclusive News' For The Tokyo Game Show 2021
Update: "No major reveals or announcements"
Update: In a strange turn, the listing for Xbox's presentation at the Tokyo Game Show has been altered. It no longer claims to be bringing "exclusive news and content to share". Instead, it simply reads: "JUMP IN and join Xbox as we bring the joy and community of our gaming ecosystem to the world." Xbox's...
Guide How To Claim 2000 Bonus Microsoft Rewards Points On Xbox In September
Your Monthly Bonus Round instructions
It's that time again! We're big fans of the Microsoft Rewards program here at Pure Xbox, which allows you to complete tasks in order to earn redeemable points which can be spent on gift cards, donations and much more. September 2021's "Monthly Bonus Round" challenge has just begun, and by satisfying a few easy...
News Free-To-Play Racer Asphalt 9: Legends Is Now Available On Xbox
"Tear up the Asphalt in the ultimate console racing experience"
If you've heard of Asphalt 9: Legends before, it's probably because it's generally considered one of the best free games on Nintendo Switch, and now it's officially made the jump to Xbox One, Series X and Series S. It also comes with some pretty cool features for Xbox owners, with...
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News Halo Fans Want The Xbox Series X Limited Edition Controller To Be Sold Separately
"It only comes bundled with the console"
During Gamescom last week, we got treated to the reveal of a beautiful Halo Infinite limited edition Xbox Series X console. It's stunning and even comes packed with a special 20th anniversary Halo controller. Following the announcement, Halo fans have desperately wanted to see the controller sold separately,...
Video Here's An Hour Of Far Cry 6 Gameplay Running On Xbox Series X
Are you ready to visit Yara?
Ahead of its release this October, Ubisoft has released some stunning Far Cry 6 gameplay, running on Xbox Series X. The footage itself is looking fairly similar to past Far Cry entries and doesn't seem to be reinventing the wheel too much. It appears to be taking a few inspirations from Far Cry New Dawn, most notably...
Deals All Classic Xbox Games In This Week's Sales (August 31 - September 7)
Xbox 360 and original Xbox titles
This week's selection of Xbox Deals is now live, and alongside the usual Deals with Gold and Spotlight offerings, we've also got an ID Survival Sale, a Devil May Cry Franchise Sale and an Activision Publisher Sale. Below, we've included every single Xbox 360 and original Xbox game available over the next week, but...
PSA Red Dead Online Is Leaving Xbox Game Pass Soon
So long, partner
Update: We've now got a date! Red Dead Online will leave Xbox Game Pass on September 13. Original story: Another game bites the dust on Xbox Game Pass, as Red Dead Online has now been confirmed to be leaving the service soon. The game is listed within the leaving soon section on the Xbo
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