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August2021
Rumour GTA Remastered Trilogy Will Launch In 2022, Not This Year
We may have to wait a little longer
Hot on the heels of a reported GTA Remastered Trilogy coming to light, the previously claimed 2021 release window for the trilogy is said to be inaccurate, according to another industry insider. Tom Henderson, who correctly leaked information about Battlefield 2042 and Call of Duty: Vang
News Six More Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass (August 19)
"Change the outcome and break the loop"
Update: Well, we've been treated to a few surprises today! The original Quake been remastered and shadow-dropped on Xbox Game Pass for console, PC and cloud, while the PC service has also added two other Quake classics. We've added them all to the list below. Original story: It's Game Pass day! We've got...
News Despite A Mixed Reception, Biomutant Has Sold Over 1 Million Copies
And recouped its development costs within a week
Biomutant arrived earlier this year, and after years of hype, it didn't quite make the lasting impression many hoped it would. While by no means a terrible game, the general consensus placed it in a fairly average light, with it doing very little to differentiate itself from the crowd. That being...
News Xbox Exclusive The Gunk Is Still Launching This Year, Publisher Confirms
With more information "coming soon"
It's been a long time since we last heard about Image & Form Games' upcoming Xbox exclusive The Gunk. After being announced and shown off just over a year ago, things have been fairly quiet from the developer ever since. With a release window of 2021, many were beginning to believe it may miss the mark, but...
News Myst Will Use AMD's Fidelity FX Super Resolution Tech On Xbox
"This allows us to crank the graphics quality much higher..."
The news of Myst joining Xbox Game Pass next week has been met with excitement. For years we've been the one console family that has missed out on the iconic title, but now, not only are we getting the game, but a graphically superior version. In fact, it's said to be using AMD Fidelity...
Review Twelve Minutes - The Game Pass Thriller With A Hollywood Cast
If I could turn back time
It's impossible to not at least be intrigued by Twelve Minutes. An interactive top-down thriller, launching into Xbox Game Pass on day one, and starring a Hollywood cast the likes of which games are almost never treated to, especially in the case of indie titles. The question is, can it live up to the hype? Fortunately, the...
News Former PlayStation Exclusive Oddworld: Soulstorm Is Heading To Xbox
Complete with all-new content
After speculation arose earlier this year, Oddworld Inhabitants has now officially announced an Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S version of Oddworld: Soulstorm is on the way. No official date has been revealed, but new content has been confirmed to be in the works, although it's unclear what that may be. It's...
Guide How To Join The Xbox Insider Program
Everything you need to know
Over the past few months, there have been loads of cool features coming to Xbox. The only problem is, when they're first announced, you're usually hit with those dreaded words: Currently available for Xbox Insiders. Of course, these features roll out universally over time, but sometimes you just want to be one of the...
News Among Us Devs 'Offended' By Fortnite's New Impostor Mode
That's pretty sus
Fortnite is no stranger to taking a popular concept and putting it into its own game. The now successful battle royale mode in Fortnite stemmed from the increasing buzz around PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds at the time, and now its new Impostor Mode is eerily similar to Among Us. Its resemblance is so striking that a couple of...
News Here Are The Release Times For Twelve Minutes On Xbox Game Pass
No detective skills needed here
The rest of August is looking impressive for Xbox Game Pass. Titles such as Psychonauts 2, Myst and of course, Twelve Minutes, are all arriving in the next week-or-so. The latter is dropping on Thursday, August 19, and if you were hoping to dive straight in at midnight, you're going to be slightly disappointed...
Deals All Classic Xbox Games In This Week's Sales (August 17-24)
Xbox 360 and original Xbox titles
This week's selection of Xbox Deals is now live, and as usual, we've got another selection of original Xbox and Xbox 360 classics to take advantage of, and it's another massive one this week with over 50 featured deals. Below, we've included every single Xbox 360 and original Xbox game available over the next week,...
News Tales Of Arise’s Free Demo Is Now Available On Xbox
With some free bonus content for the full game
If you’re eager to get your hands on Tales of Arise, then fear not - a free demo is now available to download on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. The demo allows players to explore a part of the game’s world, with a chance to engage in the new battle system that many fans are dying to get...
News Sea Of Thieves: A Pirate's Life Launch Results In 'Record-Breaking Month' For Rare
4.8 million players sailed the seas in June
Despite a bit of a rough launch, the Sea of Thieves - Pirates of the Caribbean Tall Tales expansion has proven to be incredibly successful for Rare. In a developer update, the game's creative director Mike Chapman has revealed the record-breaking numbers - with 4.8 million players sailing the seas in the...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Patch 1.3 Is 'Coming Soon', Here Are The Full Patch Notes
It's a big one
Cyberpunk 2077 is set to get its biggest update yet with Patch 1.3, which CD Projekt Red is touting as the beginning of future quality of life changes. With it being such a huge patch, a long, long list of notes has accompanied it. There's no release date for it yet outside of "coming soon", but take a look at everything coming. Also...
News Cyberpunk 2077's First Free DLC Is Coming In Patch 1.3, Includes Numerous Cosmetic Items
It's not a lot
CD Projekt Red has outlined the first pieces of free DLC players can expect in Cyberpunk 2077, which include a new car, new jackets, and an alternative look for Johnny Silverhand. The new pieces of DLC come as part of the upcoming Patch 1.3 and will be obtainable after key parts in the game. The only one that is useable at any point...
Guide Everything You Need To Know About Twelve Minutes On Xbox Game Pass
Game details, release times, pre-load info & more
We've got a treat on the way to Xbox Game Pass this week! Twelve Minutes, an interactive thriller with a Hollywood cast, is launching on the service for Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC and Xbox Cloud Gaming on August 19. Ahead of its release, we've put together a quick guide so you know...
News Outriders Devs Yet To Earn Royalties, Despite Huge Xbox Game Pass Launch
"We estimate it at between 2 and 3 million units..."
Outriders was a huge hit when it dropped onto Xbox Game Pass earlier this year. It skyrocketed to the top of the most played games chart and became a massive talking point in the Xbox community. It was a big win for Xbox owners, who were able to dive into a AAA third-party title on launch day, but...
News Marvel’s Avengers' Free War For Wakanda Expansion Is Now Available
The king enters
Are you ready to dive back into Marvel's Avengers? A brand new expansion is now available to download for free under the guise of War for Wakanda, introducing the fan-favourite hero Black Panther into the fray. Voiced by the talented Chris Judge - who is perhaps more widely known in PlayStation circles for playing Kratos in God of...
News Myst Is Finally Making Its Way To Xbox, Available Day One With Game Pass
Get involved with the myst-ery
Despite being ported to seemingly everything, Myst has never graced the Xbox ecosystem... until now. After all these years, the classic puzzle adventure game is making its way to Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on August 26. Oh, and it will be included day one with Xbox Game Pass when it launches too! For...
News Another Four Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass Soon (August 31)
Shoot some hoops while you can
Microsoft has unveiled the next set of four games that will be removed from Xbox Game Pass in the latter part of August 2021, arguably highlighted by the removal of horror title Blair Witch and 2K Games' NBA 2K21. Here's the full list of games currently set to leave on August 31: Date Game Platform August...
News These Nine Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (August 17-26)
The latest batch of titles
The latest batch of Xbox Game Pass titles has arrived! Microsoft has today unveiled another nine games coming to the service over the next couple of weeks, with some of them (mostly Cloud titles) arriving today as well. Here's what's coming to Xbox Game Pass over the next few weeks: Date Game Platform August...
News YouTuber Highlights 'Awesome' 4K PS1 Emulation On Xbox Series S
Is there anything the Xbox Series X|S can't do?
We already know the Xbox Series consoles are a great source of emulation. We've seen games such as The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess played through the two systems, and things are constantly improving. According to a new video from Modern Vintage Gamer (MVG), a new PlayStation 1 emulator is...
News Splitgate Is Giving Away Free 'Epic' Skins With Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
Grab them while they're hot!
Splitgate has become something of a sleeper hit. With little to no hype before its release, the success it has today is something nobody could have predicted. Better yet, the team at 1047 Games has now partnered with Xbox to bring some free cosmetics for Game Pass Ultimate members. With the XTREME Perks Bundle, players...
Deals 300+ Games Included In This Week's Xbox Sales (August 17-24)
Including a 'Start Your Engines' sale
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! The selection is huge once again this week, spanning Deals with Gold and Spotlight sales as usual, along with the ongoing Ubisoft and QuakeCon sales and a special Start Your Engines sale! We've highlighted just a few of the most notable Xbox games offers in this...
News Psychonauts Creator Tim Schafer 'Would Love' To Remake The Original Game
"It’s possible in the future"
Psychonauts 2 is nearly upon us, with many players set to jump into the series for the first time on August 25. While the original game is also available on Xbox Game Pass, some are sceptical to go and replay it due to its age, but a remake is something the game's creator Tim Schafer has said is "possible in the...
News CD Projekt Red Outlines What's Coming In Cyberpunk 2077 Patch 1.3
Don't get your hopes up
It's been a while since we've had a Cyberpunk 2077 update, with the last one arriving all the way back in June. Patch 1.23 introduced a ton of fixes, but the work is far from over. Thankfully, Patch 1.3 is on the horizon, and while the full details of its content are yet to be released, we've been given an insight into its...
Mini Review Button City - All Style, No Substance
Defunctland
From the outside, Button City looks as though it should be a wholesome recipe for success. It has a wonderful visual style, cute characters and boasts a ton of arcade games to lose yourself in. All of this is set to be wrapped in a beautifully told story that pulls on those nostalgic heartstrings of sitting in the arcades when you were...
News Here's A Look At The Crysis Remastered Trilogy On Xbox Series X, Coming Fall 2021
Remastered for a new generation of hardware
Crytek officially announced the Crysis Remastered Trilogy back in June, set to bring Crysis, Crysis 2 and Crysis 3 to last-gen and next-gen consoles in fall 2021, and now we've got a proper look at Xbox Series X gameplay. The video above is a comparison trailer between the original Xbox 360 versions of...
PSA Mortal Shell's The Virtuous Cycle Expansion Will Be Free For Its First Five Days
And you can keep it forever!
Mortal Shell's expansion The Virtuous Cycle launches for Xbox on August 18, and while you may be ready to rush out and spend money on it, it's actually going to be totally free to claim up until August 22. It's described as a "roguelike expansion", and a new trailer has been launched to commemorate its release along...
News Xbox Game Pass's Boyfriend Dungeon Is Proving To Be Controversial For Some Players
"We apologise for any hurt inflicted by our mistake"
Boyfriend Dungeon launched without warning onto Xbox Game Pass last week, and despite its quiet arrival, it's making some ripples throughout the community regarding its content. Be warned, there are minor spoilers ahead. Initially, the trailers for the game painted a light adventure, with...
News Madden NFL 22's Free Trial Has Been Extended With Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
Update: Enjoy "unlimited play" until Tuesday night
Update: Well, this is a nice little bonus! Even if you've used up all of your 10 hours of free trial time for Madden NFL 22 with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, EA is now providing "unlimited access" to the title until Tuesday night. As you can see, the reason for this is because some players have been...
Random New Xbox 'Game' Turns Your TV Into A Giant Aquarium
No, seriously
Your Xbox can be used for a wide range of things. You can play games, watch films, listen to music, and now, turn it into an Aquarium. The wonders of modern consoles! A 'game' known as Siamese Fighting Fish has been making some 'waves' in the Xbox Reddit community over the past 24 hours, as it acts as a virtual aquarium. It's perfect...
Feature These Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (August 17-20)
Including Game Pass thriller Twelve Minutes
It's time for another weekly Xbox new releases roundup, and this week is dominated by a few particularly noteworthy launches in the form of EA's Madden NFL 22, along with interactive thriller Twelve Minutes and Metroidvania-inspired hacking adventure Recompile, the latter two of which are al
News PS Store Accidentally Reveals Call Of Duty: Vanguard Reveal Date
Set your watches for this Thursday
It's usually the Microsoft Store dropping release dates early, but this time the PlayStation Store has swooped in to steal that crown. A store advertisement has confirmed a reveal for Call of Duty: Vanguard is arriving on August 19 at 10:30am PT / 1:30pm EST / 18:30pm BST and will be taking place as an event within...
Guide Hades For Xbox: How To Fix 'Achievements Not Unlocking' Issue
Here's what you need to do
You've just finished your first run of Hades, you're feeling pretty accomplished, but then you realise your achievement for finally making your way through hasn't unlocked. Achievements have been a big problem in Hades since its launch for Xbox Game Pass last week, with many reporting issues of achievements not unlocking...
News XBLA Classic Toy Soldiers Is Returning In HD Form This September
"We're launching a few weeks later than planned"
It was announced earlier this year that Toy Soldiers HD would be arriving on Xbox this August, but it's suffered a very slight delay, now releasing for Xbox One (backwards compatible on Xbox Series X|S) on September 9. If you don't remember it, Toy Soldiers was one of the popular games of the Xbox...
News Two More Of August 2021's Xbox Games With Gold Are Now Available
Embark on an epic adventure
You can now begin downloading the second batch of August 2021's Xbox Live Games With Gold titles (one day early!), which are the Xbox One game Yooka-Laylee and Xbox 360 game Garou: Mark of the Wolves. Both titles are available right now from the Microsoft Store and Xbox 360 Marketplace (links at the bottom of the page)...
Guide All Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks You Can Claim In August 2021
Get some exclusive Splitgate gear
The Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks program is back as usual for August, so we've listed everything you can currently get your hands on below. The most recent addition is a set of Diamond Dynasty packs for MLB The Show 21! We'll keep adding to this list as more Perks are added over the coming days and weeks. Here...
Hardware Review Turtle Beach Recon Xbox Controller - Very Impressive, Great For Audio Fanatics
We're liking the "sound" of this controller
We're going to be totally honest with you, the first time we saw Turtle Beach's Recon Xbox controller back at E3 2021, we thought it looked pretty ugly. In fact, it does look ugly, even in person. But looks can be deceiving, and despite some early reservations, we've come away highly impressed, to the...
News These Six Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass This Weekend (August 15)
Last chance to try this timeless classic
In case you'd forgotten, this Sunday marks the removal of six more games from the Xbox Game Pass library, including popular titles such as the original Final Fantasy VII, Darksiders Genesis and Don't Starve: Giant Edition. Here are the six games confirmed to leave before the end of the wee
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 14-15)
It's got to be Lawn Mowing Simulator, right?
Welcome to the weekend! We've been treated once again over the past few days, with a bunch of new Xbox Game Pass additions, three more Free Play Days titles, and of course, everyone's most anticipated release, Lawn Mowing Simulator! Plus, if you're interested, the free Back 4 Blood open beta is taking...
News Back 4 Blood Dev Confirms Bots And Difficulty Balance Will Be Improved For Launch
The team is well aware of the issues
The free Back 4 Blood Xbox open beta is out now, and if you've been playing it already (or you tried the early access beta last week), you might have noticed some teething issues with bot smartness and difficulty balance. Fortunately, the team developing the game is well aware of this, and one of the big...
News It Sounds Like A 'Revitalised Edition' Of Quake Is Getting Announced At Quakecon
Quake could be back!
With huge events such as Gamescom coming up, Quakecon has quietly crept upon us. There are tons of panels looking at iconic series' such as Elder Scrolls and Fallout, but one that's sparked attention is a Quake presentation, which appears to be revealing some kind of upgrade in the form of a "revitalized edition". As spotted by
News Red Dead Redemption Remaster Could Be On The Way If Reported GTA Trilogy Is A Hit
Please make it happen
News broke out last night of a potential Grand Theft Auto remastered trilogy, as several outlets reported on Kotaku's discovery. However, the main report featured one small detail that many overlooked - a Red Dead Redemption remaster or rerelease is also reportedly on the cards, depending on the trilogy's success. As mentio
News The Critically-Acclaimed Hades Is Now Available With Xbox Game Pass
Escape from the Underworld again and again
After what feels like a lifetime, the genre-defining roguelike Hades is now available with Xbox Game Pass for Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC and Xbox Cloud Gaming. You can take your pick! Attempt to escape from the Underworld over and over again — but don't worry, death is not the end. Each...
News It's Time, The Free Back 4 Blood Open Beta Has Begun On Xbox
But it's been having some matchmaking issues
If you've been waiting to try out Back 4 Blood on Xbox ahead of its Game Pass release on October 12, now is the time, as the game's free open beta is accessible to everyone on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. In case you didn't know, Back 4 Blood is essentially a Left 4 Dead spiritual...
News GTA Remastered Trilogy Reportedly Heading To Xbox This Fall
Said to be "in the final stages of development"
We've got some huge news to share courtesy of Kotaku, which is reporting that a GTA remastered trilogy is not only in the works for Xbox, but it's "currently in the final stages of development" and will be releasing sometime this fall. The outlet says that (according to its sources) this will focus on...
News Splitgate Is Getting A Next-Gen Upgrade For Xbox Series X, Series S
"We're going to do it"
Splitgate may be hitting turbulence with its servers, but that isn't stopping plans for an Xbox Series X and Series S upgrade at some point in the future. In a recent Q&A with fans on Splitgate's Twitch channel (thanks, The Gamer), 1047 Games' CEO, Ian Proulx, confirmed a next-gen version is coming. It may not be anytime...
News Xbox Wants To 'Do Something Different' To Other Platforms, Explains Phil Spencer
"Our strategy is not to just go be like someone else"
Xbox's vision has shifted in recent years. Following on from former Xbox exec Don Mattrick seemingly doing everything in his power to destroy the brand, Phil Spencer then took over the reins to get us where we are today. With the Xbox Series X and Series S, Game Pass,and a wave of exclusives on...
Soapbox Assassin’s Creed Valhalla Helped Me Confront My Anxiety
Sometimes a 100-hour game is good, actually
Without getting too down, the last year or so has been tough for many - if not all of us. We’ve been faced with a situation that we never even dreamed of coming across in our lifetime, and it’s been exceptionally challenging on many fronts. As a result, people around the world have found solace in...
Video Here Are Two Gorgeous Forza Horizon 5 Gameplay Videos In 4K
New car customisation, a look at the map & more
Forza Horizon 5 is coming to Xbox this November, and it looks gorgeous. We've been treated to an array of trailers, interviews and more, but these raw footage videos are perhaps the best look at the game we've had thus far. In the first video, we have just over 11 minutes of footage to gorge our eyes...
News WWE 2K22 Is 'Playing Fantastic', According To Early Insider Reports
"This feels like a wrestling fan’s wrestling game"
The spotlight is well and truly on WWE 2K22 this year following a two-year break in development for the series, and while we haven't seen much of it so far, early insider reports are suggesting very positive things about the game. This comes courtesy of Forbes writer Brian Mazique in a YouTube...
Guide Here Are The Release Times For Hades On Xbox Game Pass
It's almost time to escape the Underworld
It's already been a very busy week for Game Pass, and the highlight hasn't even arrived yet! A year since its critically-acclaimed release for Nintendo Switch and PC, Hades is finally coming to Xbox Game Pass on Friday, August 13. In terms of release times, we're a little bit in the dark because nothing has...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (August 12-15)
"Immerse yourself in the glorious chaos of all-out war"
It's time for another batch of Free Play Days titles! Three more games are available to play for free this weekend for Xbox Live Gold members, and they're ready to download right now. So, what's on offer? We've got AO Tennis 2, which really is a pretty decent tennis game, EA's popular and...
News Call Of Duty: Vanguard Images And Details Leak, Reveal Reportedly Taking Place Next Week
Box art, release dates, an open beta - it's all here
A ton of Call of Duty: Vanguard images and details have surfaced online, along with a report which says a full reveal of the upcoming shooter is arriving on August 19. The report comes from DualShockers, which claim several sources have said an August 19 date is in place for an official update on...
Guide Art Of Rally For Xbox: How To Fix 'Press Any Button To Start' Issue
Can't sign in? Here's what you need to do
Hooray! Art of Rally is finally available on Xbox Game Pass. The only catch? It's not working properly. As you're probably well aware, the game is suffering from an issue at launch on Xbox where the "press any button to start" screen forces you to continually sign-in on a loop, which means the game actually...
News Stylised Racer Art Of Rally Is Now Available With Xbox Game Pass
But it's having some technical issues
We've got another Game Pass release today in the form of Art of Rally, a stylised racing experience available for Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC and Cloud, although it's having some technical issues right now. If you find that you load up the game and it continually asks you in a loop to sign in,...
News Boyfriend Dungeon Has Quietly Launched On Xbox Game Pass
Hades meets Love Island
We’ve been getting a few new Xbox Game Pass titles this week, and Boyfriend Dungeon has now joined the roster with a surprise launch today(!) on Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and PC. The dungeon crawling adventure adopts an unusual premise. Here, you will literally be romancing your weapons (no, seriously) as you...
News Life Is Strange Remastered Collection Has Been Delayed Until Early 2022
Life is Strange: True Colors is still on schedule
Square Enix has announced that Life is Strange Remastered Collection has been pushed back until early 2022. In a statement on Twitter, it was revealed that due to the ongoing worldwide pandemic, the game is being delayed to "alleviate any additional pressure on the Life is Strange team"...
News Of Course, There's A Multiplayer Nerf Game Coming To Xbox This October
The Nerfs have been buffed
With every IP under the sun getting the video game treatment these days, it was only a matter of time before Nerf guns were next. For those who hoped they would make their way to Xbox, you're in luck, as Nerf: Legends launches for Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S this October. It's probably no surprise that...
News Sonic & Tails Will Be Playable Characters In Super Monkey Ball: Banana Mania
Gotta go fast this October
Here's some cool news! We already knew that Super Monkey Ball: Banana Mania was heading to Xbox on October 5, but it's been revealed today that both Sonic The Hedgehog and Tails will be playable characters in the game! The two iconic characters will be free and unlockable in Super Monkey Ball: Banana Mania, and also join...
Reaction Xbox Game Pass Is A Gold Mine For Indies Right Now
2021 is the year of indies
Yesterday, we were treated to another Xbox Indie Showcase, and regardless of how you feel about the presentation's setup, there's no arguing there were some intriguing games shown. In fact, Xbox has been delivering a stellar library of indie titles in the past few months, plenty of which have dropped day one into Xbox Game...
News Diablo 2: Resurrected's Free Xbox Open Beta Takes Place Next Week
With an early access beta occurring this week
Diablo 2: Resurrected is getting an open beta next weekend, allowing fans to check out the game ahead of its launch for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on September 23. The open beta weekend will begin on August 20 at 6pm BST / 1pm EDT / 10 am PDT and will run until August 22. During this...
PSA Assassin's Creed Valhalla: The Siege Of Paris Is Available Now With The Season Pass
With a standalone release arriving on August 12
Assassin's Creed: Valhalla's next huge expansion was originally scheduled for Xbox tomorrow, and if you've already sunk hundreds of hours into the game like us, you'll no doubt be eagerly anticipating the next adventure. The Siege of Paris technically launches standalone on August 12, but if you own...
News Twelve Minutes Is Now Available To Pre-Download Via The Xbox App
The highly-anticipated Xbox Game Pass thriller
One of the most highly-anticipated new Xbox Game Pass releases in August is Twelve Minutes, an interactive thriller starring a Hollywood cast, and you can now pre-download (and pre-order) it ahead of time if you want to. There is a catch, in that if you haven't bought the game and you just want to...
Guide Everything You Need To Know About Hades On Xbox Game Pass
Release times, game details & more
Hades is joining Xbox Game Pass this Friday, and after the hugely positive reception to the game last year, it's something we should all be very excited for. The game made a name for itself after releasing on Nintendo Switch and PC, but finally, we get to see what all the fuss is about on Xbox. With its arrival...
News 343 Industries Jokingly Responds To Criticism Over Halo Infinite's Destructible Fruit
Fruitgate continues
The past week has been a strange one for Halo Infinite. There's been a ton of discussion surrounding the game's destruction physics - namely with its fruit. Videos have surfaced comparing the game to others, each one comprised of blasting fruit with a gun to see how they react. It's a strange trend and one that doesn't seem to
News Xbox Game Pass' Atomic Heart Is In The 'Final Assembly' Stage, Confirm Devs
"The long wait is almost over, we promise"
Remember the bizarre first-person shooter Atomic Heart that was shown back at Xbox's E3 Showcase? You'd be hard-pressed to forget it, as it was absolutely bonkers. It immediately captured our attention, especially with its inclusion into Xbox Game Pass on day one, and now the team at Mundfish has confirmed...
Rumour Halo Infinite Will Include ‘Wacky’ Cosmetics, Similar To Apex Legends
"One skin appears to be a snowman"
One of the major elements of Halo Infinite's multiplayer is the vast array of customisation options that will be available. Players will be able to deck out their spartan in a range of different armours to give them a truly unique personality. While you may assume these will be pretty standard Halo fare, a new...
Deals All Classic Xbox Games In This Week's Sales (August 10-17)
Xbox 360 and original Xbox titles
This week's selection of Xbox Deals is now live, and as usual, we've got another selection of original Xbox and Xbox 360 classics to take advantage of, and it's a pretty massive one this week with over 50 deals included. Below, we've included every single Xbox 360 and original Xbox game available over the next...
News Xbox Highlights Five More Indie Titles Heading To Game Pass
Update: A couple of changes to the listings!
Update: Sadly, Pathfinder: Wrath & Righteous is no longer being confirmed for Xbox Game Pass. However, Library of Ruina has surprisingly dropped on Xbox Game Pass today! It's available right now. Original stor
Roundup Here's What Was Revealed At August's Xbox Indie Showcase
Missed the event? Here's a recap
Weren't able to catch the Xbox Indie Showcase earlier today? No worries! You can always go back and watch the on-demand version for yourself (be warned, it's a couple of hours long!), which you'll find elsewhere on Pure Xbox. If you don't fancy watching it all the way through, we've also detailed all the important...
Poll How Would You Grade August's Xbox Indie Showcase?
Give us your vote
The dust is now beginning to settle on today's Xbox Indie Showcase event, which gave us a look at a bunch of games from a wide range of developers, including some exclusive reveals and Xbox Game Pass announcements! If you haven't had a chance to watch it yet, you can catch the full show elsewhere on Pure Xbox, and we've also...
News Surprise! Sam & Max: Save The World Remastered Is Now Available On Xbox
Woah
The famous duo is back with Sam & Max: Save the World Remastered. Oh, and it's available to download on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S today (!) for £16.74 / $19.99. Originally released on Xbox 360, before getting the remastered treatment on Nintendo Switch and PC last year, now everyone can enjoy the remastered edition on...
News Tales Of Arise Is Getting A Free Demo On Xbox Next Week
Ahead of its September launch
It's hard to believe we're only about a month away until Tales of Arise finally graces our Xbox consoles, but here we are! If the wait is starting to get a bit too much, then relax, as a free demo is on the way on August 18 for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. Details on the contents of the demo are pretty...
Roundup Here’s What The Critics Are Saying About Hades For Xbox
By the gods!
Hades, the magnificent roguelike which graced a few platforms last year, is finally making its way to Game Pass this week. As such, a new wave of players will be able to dive into the award-winning title and see what the fuss is about. Ahead of its launch on August 13, a wave of reviews for the Xbox version have dropped - including our...
Review Hades - The Genre-Defining Roguelike Strikes Again
A roguelike for people who hate roguelikes
What can we say about Hades that hasn't already been said? It's a genre-defining title that captured the hearts of millions of players around the world last year and went on to win many awards. Now, after almost an entire year since its full release, Xbox players can finally get their hands on the huge hit...
News EA Is Giving Away Another Battlefield Expansion For Free On Xbox
You've got a week to claim it
You might remember that late last month, EA was giving away the "They Shall Not Pass" expansion for Battlefield 1 for free on Xbox, and now a second expansion is being given away in the form of Battlefield 4's "Second Assault". Like last time, you've got a week to
News Back 4 Blood's Xbox Open Beta Arrives This Weekend, Pre-Load Now
Everyone can try the free beta this weekend
We had some good fun with the closed Back 4 Blood beta this past weekend, which was made accessible to those who had pre-ordered the game, and another beta is arriving this weekend for everyone on Xbox. The release times for the free Xbox open beta of Back 4 Blood are Thursday, August 12 at 12pm PT/ 3pm...
Deals 300+ Games Included In This Week's Xbox Sales (August 10-17)
Yep, it's a big selection this week
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! The selection is absolutely packed this week, with over 500 deals (from around 300 games) to choose from across Deals with Gold, Spotlight, Publisher, QuakeCon and Add-On sales. Phew! We've highlighted just a few of the most notable Xbox games offers in this week's...
News Xbox Gamescom Sale Arrives This Month, Up To 75% Off Selected Titles
For European members only though
Alongside the news of Xbox hosting its own Gamescom 2021 stream, plans for a sale to tie in with the occasion have also been confirmed with up to 75% off selected titles. The sale will be limited to European Xbox members, and it's said "a range of iconic games" will be included. While there are no set dates for the...
News Cyberpunk 2077's Senior Gameplay Designer Joins Playground Games To Work On Fable
He's "designing and implementing combat"
With how many games are developed every year, it always seems as though the industry is rather small when you see developers swapping between companies. Now, the latest change sees Cyberpunk 2077's senior gameplay designer making the move to Playground Games to work on Fable as a principal game designer. The...
News Here It Is, The Official Forza Horizon 5 Map
In summer (wet season)
Forza Horizon 5 is now just a few months away, and while we've seen plenty of screenshots and videos of it over the past few weeks, we haven't viewed its map in full... until now. The image above is a look at the map in summer. It's already been confirmed that the map is about one-and-a-half times the size of Forza Horizon...
Random The Ascent Looks Surprisingly Breathtaking In First-Person
We can only dream
There have been some mixed reactions to The Ascent since it hit Xbox Game Pass last month, but everyone seems to agree it's visually stunning. That being said, things can always look better, and this recent mod that changes the game to a first-person perspective really showcases just how beautiful the world actually is. As created...
News Xbox Is Re-Adding The Ability To Stream Your Console To Your PC
Remote Play is now available for Insiders
Remote Play was previously a really popular feature that allowed you to connect your Xbox One to your PC and play games remotely, and while it was taken away for a while, it's making a triumphant return as of today. Initially available only to Xbox Insiders, this feature now also supports Xbox Series X and...
Reaction Xbox Needs To Do Something About Its User Review System
Let's be honest, it's a bit of a mess
You might not even be aware of it, but Xbox utilises a user review system for most games on the Microsoft Store, and you can find these reviews by searching for a game on Xbox and then scrolling down the game page until you find the 'Ratings and Reviews' section. The problem? It's a real unmoderated mess. Take...
Feature These Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (August 9-13)
Defy the god of the dead
It's time for another weekly Xbox new releases roundup, and we've got a pretty busy week in store, highlighted by a bunch of Game Pass additions. Both Hades and Art of Rally are making their debuts on Xbox (and Game Pass), while outside of XGP, major launches include AC: Valhalla's second expansion, and of course,
News Heads Up, Halo Infinite's File Size Is Likely Going To Be Huge On Xbox
We're gonna need a bigger SSD
It's no surprise, but it looks as though Halo Infinite's file size is going to be pretty huge. With the campaign, multiplayer, and the foundations for an ever-expanding game, it makes sense. A recently 'leaked' image is currently making the rounds on social media, placing its total file size at 97.24GB on Xbox. It...
News Xbox Announces Gamescom 2021 Stream Filled With 'In-Depth' Updates
Ahead of Gamescom Opening Night Live
Kicking off the week with some big news, Xbox has announced its Gamescom 2021 plans, which include a dedicated stream filled with in-depth updates, Xbox Game Pass news and more. Ahead of Gamescom Opening Night Live on August 25, Xbox will host its own warm-up stream on August 24 at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm BST /...
News Take-Two Working On Three Unannounced Remasters, Some ‘Almost Certainly’ GTA
The company previous said it doesn't deliver "simple ports"
If you thought the era of remasters and remakes was over, then get ready for at least three new games, as Take-Two claims it has several more on the way. The news comes from Take-Two's Q1 2022 earnings report (thanks, VGC), which reveals the company has three unannounced "iterations of...
PSA Art Of Rally Should Be On Your Xbox Game Pass Radar Next Week
According to the critics, at least
We've got a fairly big week ahead of us in terms of Xbox Game Pass, dominated by the release of Hades on Xbox for the very first time, along with five Codemasters racers joining the EA Play and Game Pass Ultimate libraries. In the middle of all that, though, is
Reminder GTA V Is Leaving Xbox Game Pass Today (August 8)
After just four months on the service
In case you missed the news a couple of weeks ago, today marks the removal of Grand Theft Auto V on Xbox Game Pass for console, which takes place exactly four months to the day it was re-added to the service back in April. No explanation has been provided for why GTA V is leaving so quickly, although it stuck...
News Elden Ring Store Listings Emerge, Containing New Details, Screenshots
We can almost taste it
Even though we have a release date for Elden Ring, gameplay to look at, and tons of details, it still doesn't feel real, does it? Don't worry, it absolutely is, as store listings for the game have begun to surface, packed with some tasty new details and a few tantalising screenshots. Both Steam and the PlayStation Store have...
Hands On Back 4 Blood Is Left 4 Dead 3 In All But Name
And that's not a bad thing
When Back 4 Blood was first announced, we initially were turned off by yet another zombie game hitting the market. It's a genre that's died a death now (no pun intended), and we weren't sure how many more avenues could be explored. It wasn't until we discovered this was being helmed by the creators of Left 4 Dead that our...
News NHL 22's Closed Beta Hits The Ice Later This Month, Sign Up Now
Space is limited, so get in while you can
We haven't actually heard anything about a release date for EA's NHL 22 as of yet, but a closed beta for the game is officially arriving on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S in late August, and you can sign up for it now. As expected, this means NHL 22 will be making its debut on next-gen consoles...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 7-8)
Anyone for some Dodgeball Academia?
Welcome to the weekend! As always, there's lots of good stuff to check out on Xbox over the next couple of days, including a bunch of new Xbox Game Pass titles, three Free Play Days additions and the usual Xbox weekly sales. Here's what we’re jumping into over th
News Xbox Is Getting An All-New 'Night Mode' Feature Very Soon
Dim your screen, console & controller
The latest Xbox Insider update for members of the Alpha Skip-Ahead ring went live last night, and it includes a brand-new feature in the form of 'Night Mode', adding some handy new tools for late-night gamers. As you can see in the video above (courtesy of The Verge's Tom Warren), Night Mode allows you to dim...
Video New Guardians Of The Galaxy Cinematic Showcases Player Choices
Launching this October
Eidos Montreal has dropped a new in-game cinematic of its upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy game, demonstrating that it won't be an entirely 'hands-off' experience during cutscenes. The short but sweet scene introduces the villainous character Lady Hellbender, who meets the five quirky heroes. After a player choice is made "to...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Still Has 'A Lot That Needs Changing' Seven Months Later, Claims Digital Foundry
"Without a doubt, further optimisations are needed across the board"
Seven months on and Cyberpunk 2077 players are still awaiting a completely smooth experience. The next-gen version has been promised in the second half of 2021, but until then, Xbox owners are forced to play via the backwards compatible version. All this time later, Digital Foundry...
News The Ascent Players Are Raising Concerns Over The Game’s Text Size
"There are too many accessibility issues"
The Ascent may be proving to be a huge success in terms of its gameplay, but players are raising concerns over the game's accessibility options - one notable complaint being the in-game text size, which is very small. While there are options to adjust the subtitle size - which work perfectly - other...
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