Xbox One News
June2021
PSA Marvel's Avengers' Latest Patch Is Showing Players' IP Addresses
Probably best holding off streaming
A new patch for Marvel's Avengers has dropped with an array of new content, but one thing players weren't betting on was their IP address showing on the screen during the game, which is causing some headaches. At present, reports are increasing, with Forbes writer Paul Tassi experiencing the issue first hand. If...
Deals All 30 Classic Xbox Games In This Week's Sales (June 22-29)
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, including a Sonic sale and the ongoing Ubisoft Forward sale. Below, we've included every single Xbox 360 and original Xbox game available over the next week, but be...
News Alex Kidd Returns To Miracle World On Xbox, Watch The Launch Trailer
With new HD graphics, gameplay improvements and animations
You might have missed the announcement back in April that the legendary Alex Kidd would be making a comeback in the form of Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX, which is available to purchase on Xbox as of today. The game is a remake of the 1986 SEGA Master System title of the same name, but...
News Microsoft Announces Three 'Designed For Xbox' Gaming Monitors
From Philips, ASUS and Acer
Microsoft has today unveiled the first ever 'Designed for Xbox' gaming monitors from Philips, ASUS, and Acer, all of which are set to release later this year, with more Xbox licensed monitors to arrive in the future. These are targeted at the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, and the branding means "you can be confident...
News Report Claims EA's IP Revival Will Be A Dead Space 'Reimagining'
Dead Space battle royale? We hope not
There have been a few rumours and reports going around that EA will be reviving an IP, potentially being shown at the company's EA Play Live presentation next month. The project is said to be helmed by EA Motive - the team behind Star Wars: Squadrons - and now a new report has surfaced claiming it's a Dead Space...
News Sea Of Thieves: A Pirate's Life Is Now Live On Xbox, Free To All Players
The new Pirates of the Caribbean adventure
Following its official announcement at the Xbox and Bethesda E3 2021 Games Showcase a couple of weeks ago, the latest free update for Sea of Thieves has arrived today, highlighted by 'A Pirate's Life'. This is a brand-new adventure in which you'll join forces with Pirates of the Caribbean's Captain Jack...
News State Of Decay 2's Latest Free Update Brings A Plague To The Game
Along with a ton of other changes
Even after all these years, State of Decay 2 is still going strong. It's crazy to think the game released back in 2018 and is still getting consistently updated with tons of new content and achievements. Yet here we are, with Update 25 now available, bringing new elements known as Plague Territories, outposts to...
News Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance Is Now Available With Xbox Game Pass
Some fantasy action for Game Pass subscribers
Another day, another Xbox Game Pass drop! This time it's in the form of Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance, which is available at launch as part of the service. It's live on consoles, PC, and via the cloud. If you missed it yesterday, we shared our review of the game and had a pretty good time with...
Deals 150+ Games Added To This Week's Xbox Sales (June 22-29)
Along with the ongoing Ubisoft Forward sale
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! This week's selection is a pretty big one, not only including Deals with Gold and Spotlight offers as usual, but also incorporating a Simulator Sale for fans of the genre. And don't forget, the huge Ubisoft Forward sale is also still ongoing until Monday,...
News Rare Addresses Potential Sea Of Thieves Crossover 'Concerns'
Future collabs would have to "make sense"
One of the surprises of the Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase last week was Rare's reveal of Sea of Thieves: A Pirate's Life. It's a new five-part Tall Tales story expansion releasing today, and the first collaboration for the sailing sandbox - calling on Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean series and Captain...
News Lawn Mowing Simulator Is Already A Surprising Hit With Xbox Fans
It's not even out yet!
The Xbox Summer Game Fest Demo Event returned over the past few days, featuring demos for the likes of Tunic, Sable and The Riftbreaker. But another game that drew huge plaudits was... Lawn Mowing Simulator. Yep, we told you this game was more important than Halo Infinite!
Video Rare Deep Dives Into Sea Of Thieves: A Pirate's Life Ahead Of Launch
Bring me that horizon
Tomorrow sees the launch of Sea of Thieves: A Pirate's Life - a huge expansion to the base game which introduces a Pirates of the Caribbean crossover with the game. We've had a few trailers up until now, but there's still been a shroud of mystery over what players can expect - until now. Rare has released an almost 40 minute...
News George R. R. Martin's Involvement In Elden Ring Was 'Done Years Ago'
"I worked up a fairly detailed background for them"
When Elden Ring was first announced, the collaboration with George R. R. Martin was one of the biggest talking points. After the success of Game of Thrones, and the fantastic Souls entries by FromSoftware, it's always appeared to be a match made in heaven. Many believed Martin's role had been...
News Necromunda: Hired Gun’s First Post-Launch Patch Is Out, Physical Versions Seemingly Delayed
No word on the stuttering FPS issue as of yet
It's no lie - Necromunda: Hired Gun has endured a rough launch. We've been playing the game and it's been plagued with a ton of issues making it borderline unplayable. However, Focus Home Interactive has released a new post-launch patch to hopefully address some of those issues. Another interesting note...
Talking Point What July 2021 Xbox Games With Gold Do You Want?
Any predictions?
It's almost that time once again, with more Xbox Games with Gold titles set to be announced very soon! The month of June has seen The King's Bird, Shadows: Awakening, NeoGeo Battle Coliseum and Injustice: Gods Among Us all given away for free for Xbox Live Gold subscribers, and another four games will soon be on the way. If you...
News Portal Designer Kim Swift Joins Xbox Game Studios Publishing
To help accelerate innovation and build games for the cloud
With everything going on last week, you may have missed the news that Xbox Game Studios Publishing announced a momentous social media comeback that would put the Spice Girls to shame. For those that don't know, the department works with independent studio partners to create first party...
Roundup Here’s What The Critics Are Saying About Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance
Dark Alliance brings to life the world of Dungeons & Dragons
Another huge Xbox Game Pass title is arriving tomorrow in the form of Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance, which is joining the service at launch, and the very first reviews have just gone live, including ours here at Pure Xbox! Be sure to check out our thoughts as well as the opinions...
Mini Review Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance - It's Dangerous To Go Alone, So Bring Some Friends
Transforming the classic fantasy series into an action-brawler
Updated Review (pre-patch): Dark Alliance’s multiplayer did not match our solo playthrough and considering it's one of the key features of this game, we’re docking a point from the final score. When playing online there were delays between button inputs and the action that occurs on...
News Don't Worry, Bethesda Still Has Plans For Another Wolfenstein Game
"No worries there"
It was perhaps a bit of a surprise that we didn't see any sign of Wolfenstein 3 at Xbox and Bethesda's E3 2021 Games Showcase this year, but Bethesda's Pete Hines has confirmed a new Wolfenstein game is definitely still on the way. Speaking to GameSpot last week, Hines simply stated fans will "have to wait until we get to the...
News Among Us Dev Talks About The Pressure Of Bringing The Game To Xbox & PlayStation
We were like, ‘Three months! We’re gonna try that'"
With a game as huge as Among Us right now, it can be easy to forget that it's just a handful of people at developer Innersloth keeping the game running. With millions of players jumping into the game daily, a constantly growing audience, and the upcoming release of the game on Xbox, there's a...
News Xbox Exec Thanks Fans For E3, Promises To Share 'So Much More' This Year
"We still have so much to share over the coming months"
With the gargantuan Xbox & Bethesda E3 Showcase now behind us, you'd be forgiven for thinking the team might put their feet up for the remainder of the year. Well, it appears that would be a wrong judgement, as one Xbox executive has not only thanked fans for their support during E3, but...
Guide Everything You Need To Know About Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance On Xbox Game Pass
Release times, Xbox Series X version, game details & more
Get ready, it's almost time for another Xbox Game Pass day one launch! This time we're looking at Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance, which drops on the service as soon as tomorrow, June 22. Exciting stuff! Ahead of its release, we thought we'd put together a quick guide so you know what...
News Psychonauts 2 Dev Reports 'No Crunch' During The Development Of The Game
"The team has been amazing"
With a game that's hoping to appease fans as much as Psychonauts 2, there's undoubtedly some weighty expectations behind it. With that sort of anticipation, it can put pressure on the developers to ensure their game is perfect, and as a result, work incredibly long hours. Luckily in the case of Double Fine that doesn't...
Feature These Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (June 22-25)
Dive into a complex story of bonds, courage and heroism
It's that time once again! This week is looking somewhat busy for new releases on Xbox, with a few particularly notable highlights including Scarlet Nexus and Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX, along with two confirmed Xbox Game Pass additions in
News EA To Reportedly Announce The Revival Of An Established IP This July
Please be Dead Space, Please be Dead Space
EA has enjoyed a good year so far, riding off the success of Mass Effect Legendary Edition. Despite releasing a month ago, many are still deep into the game, and it seems the wave of nostalgia may not be stopping there, as it's rumoured the company will be reviving another IP next month - which many are...
Feature Our Most Anticipated Games From E3 2021
The best of the best
Well, that's a wrap on E3, and despite some bumps in the road, it came through with some substantial announcements - many of which we are insanely pumped for here at Pure Xbox. That 90 minute power punch that Xbox threw at us last week has grown our future backlogs considerably, with the majority of them being in Xbox Game Pass...
News EA Increases Battlefield 4 Server Capacity Following Reveal Of 2042
The hype is real
One of the highlights of this month so far has been the reveal and first look at Battlefield 2042. It's a future take on the largescale and long-running warfare series arriving this October. If it got you in the mood for some Battlefield, you're not alone. In a post on EA's official
News The Blaster Master Zero Trilogy Is Coming To Xbox This July
Get ready to master your blaster
If you love retro-style action-adventure platformers, you might want to check out Inti Creates' Blaster Master Zero series. The good news is the reboot trilogy of the original NES game is on its way to Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S this July. Pre-orders on Xbox will open two weeks before the releases, and there'll be...
Hands On PES 2021 Is An Enjoyable Compliment To Euro 2020 On Xbox Game Pass
Complete with all the official branding
Enjoying the Euros? This year's UEFA European Football Championships (well, technically last year's) have been underway for just over a week now, and if you're anything like us, you've been hooked to your TV multiple times per-day to catch all the action. But when the action stops, Xbox Game Pass comes to the...
Gallery Here's A Look At Some Of The Armour, Maps, Weapons & Vehicles In Halo Infinite
We're so ready for this
We've been absolutely spoiled with Halo Infinite content this week, and 343 Industries' recent blog post has given us a gargantuan amount of images to feast our eyes over. From weapons to new maps found within the game's multiplayer, it's sure to get your mouth watering at the prospect of a brand new Halo entry being on the...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (June 19th)
It's finally time to try some Tunic!
Welcome to another weekend! Well, E3 2021 is well officially over, and it was a great show from an Xbox perspective, but now there's plenty to enjoy on your console across the next few days including lots of Xbox Game Pass additions, another batch of Free Play Days titles, and the ongoing Xb
Guide Xbox Game Pass: All Games Coming Soon & Leaving Soon In June 2021
The latest Game Pass reveals and updates
Looking for a complete list of Xbox Game Pass games coming soon in June 2021? It can be pretty difficult to keep track of all the comings and goings in the world of Xbox Game Pass every week, so we've put together this handy guide to provide an overview of what's coming to Xbox Game Pass this June, as well as...
News Biomutant's Latest Patch (1.5) Increases The Game's Level Cap
Here's the full list of patch notes
THQ Nordic's Biomutant didn't get off to the best of receptions when it released back in May, but the development team has already provided it's committed to improving the game by releasing a couple of major patches. The latest of these (Patch 1.5) adds a few noteworthy improvements, including an increase of the...
News Roboquest Blends DOOM With Borderlands, Arriving On Xbox Game Pass At Launch
Bullets, robots, and explosions - count us in
Yesterday treated us to a new sizzle trailer for ID@Xbox's upcoming Xbox Game Pass titles, and buried within the video was this little gem. Roboquest immediately grabbed our attention with its colourful art style, further enhanced by its confirmation of coming to Xbox Game Pass day one for consoles and...
Deals New Ubisoft Forward Sale Now Live On Xbox, 150+ Games Included
Grab yourself a discount on Ubisoft titles
It's time for another Xbox sale! Ubisoft is hosting a special 'Ubisoft Forward' set of discounts on over 150 games for the next couple of weeks until June 28, including the likes of Assassin's Creed Valhalla and Watch Dogs: Legion. Below, we've highlighted just some of the biggest games included in the...
News Wait, Could Alan Wake Remastered And Final Fantasy 7 Remake Be On The Way To Xbox?
The plot thickens
Well, this could be interesting. Both Alan Wake Remastered and Final Fantasy VII Remake have been spotted appearing on the Epic Games Store, leading to speculation they may be arriving on other platforms. Obviously it's worth mentioning these could just be PC exclusives, but Alan Wake Remastered is a completely new title and seems...
Video Double Fine Dives Deeper Into Psychonauts 2's Story And Gameplay
With tons of new gameplay
Now we finally have a release date for Psychonauts 2, we are beginning to see a lot more of the game. The latest deep dive from the game's creator Tim Schafer gives us perhaps our most insightful look yet, spilling all the story details, and giving us a taste of the areas we'll be visiting in the game. If you want to go in...
News Elden Ring Will Be Easier Than Other Souls Games, But Has No Difficulty Options
Closer to Dark Souls III than Sekiro
One of the long running debates with the Souls series has been centred around difficulty. Many have hoped that over time the barrier of entry would be lowered for more people to enjoy the dark, brooding worlds that FromSoftware creates. With Elden Ring being their most ambitious game to date, it seems some of...
News Forza Horizon 5 Dev Feels 'Pretty Great' About All Versions Of The Game, Including Xbox One
Cross-gen isn't a concern
Since the release of the next-gen game consoles, there have been a lot of concerns raised about developers working on cross-generational releases and how the versions on older platforms may hold back or limit the experience. The latest developer to be quizzed about the subject of cross-generation releases is Playground...
News Aragami 2 Slices Its Way Onto Xbox Game Pass This September
The long awaited sequel is finally coming
Like a ninja, Aragami 2 has stealthily been revealed as an Xbox Game Pass title, arriving day one on September 17. The long awaited sequel will allow for solo or co-operative play, as you stick to the shadows and stalk your prey. As you progress through the game, you’ll unlock new abilities and craft a...
News June's Xbox Update Also Fixes Issues With Alien: Isolation And Yakuza 3
Finally!
For a while now, users have reported frame rate issues with both Alien: Isolation and Yakuza 3. Even with games such as Alien Isolation getting an FPS Boost, it still didn't seem to rectify the issue, but rejoice - the latest Xbox update seems to have sorted all those problems. June's update launched earlier this week and Jason Ronald,...
Video Sea Of Thieves: A Pirate's Life Gameplay Trailer Looks Like A Jolly Adventure
Drink up me harties!
As promised, Rare has delivered a gameplay trailer for its upcoming Pirates of the Caribbean update in Sea of Thieves on June 22, and it's looking to be a good old time. Sea of Thieves: A Pirate's Life will see you venturing on multiple adventures with fan-favourite Disney character Captain Jack Sparrow, in what looks to be the...
News Xbox Design Lab Is Back, Create Your Own Xbox Series Controllers
See where inspiration takes you
It's been well over six months since Microsoft temporarily took the Xbox Design Lab offline in order to prepare for the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, but it has returned - as of today - featuring the next-gen controller design. By heading to the official Xbox Design Lab website, you can build your controller,...
Reminder The Xbox E3 2021 'Deals Unlocked' Sale Ends Today
Last chance to take advantage of 500+ deals
The Xbox team sprung a huge E3 2021 'Deals Unlocked' sale on us last Friday, featuring discounts on over 500 games, bundles and add-ons, and if you were thinking of buying something, now is the time - it ends today! If you haven't had a chance to sample what's on offer yet, you'll find a range of guides...
News Madden NFL 22 Takes To The Field On Xbox This August
"Gameday will never be the same"
The latest entry in EA's Madden NFL series will officially be arriving in the form of Madden NFL 22 on August 20, featuring "everything you love about NFL injected into every mode via ALL-NEW Dynamic Gameday." New features include a redeveloped Franchise mode that will "make players feel more connected and in...
News CDPR Releases Patch 1.23 For Cyberpunk 2077, Here’s Everything Included
More quest and bug fixes
It's been a little while since we've had one of these, but now another Cyberpunk 2077 patch is out in the wild. This time, the focus seems to primarily be on quests, sorting out an array of issues that have plagued players up until this point. Not only that, but Patch 1.23 also brings a variety of other small fixes and...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (June 17-20)
Play by the rules or create your own
It's time for another batch of Free Play Days titles! It's a busy one this time around, with three games available to play for free this weekend for Xbox Live Gold members, and an extra one also having a separate free weekend. So, what's on offer? Ubisoft's Rainbow Six Siege starts us off, while both WW1...
News Night Call Dev Expresses How Important Xbox Game Pass Was For The Game
"It carried our game for almost two years"
Yesterday marked the final day Night Call was be available on Xbox Game Pass, and one of the developers who previously worked on the game has talked about how the service helped their title. Anthony Jauneaud spoke on Twitter about the game, but more importantly, the effect Xbox Game Pass had on it reaching...
Video eSports Boxing Club Continues To Impress In New E3 2021 Trailer
Set to release on Xbox later this year
eSports Boxing Club drew a lot of attention earlier this year when we finally got a first look at gameplay, and now a brand-new trailer has dropped once again as part of GamesRadar's Future Games Show at E3 2021. It's more of a game overview trailer this time rather than a pure look at gameplay, highlighting...
News The Forgotten City Is A Skyrim Mod Turned Full Game Coming To Xbox This July
The mod had over 3 million downloads
Update: E3 strikes again with another date announcement. The Forgotten City will be arriving for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S on July 28. To commemorate the reveal, a new trailer has dropped which showcases the mystery you'll be uncovering, along with various gameplay elements. Check it out! Original Story: The...
News Lovely Stuff, Hades Will Target 4K, 60FPS On Xbox Series X|S
Yes, the Xbox Series S too!
Hades was a great surprise announcement during Xbox's E3 Showcase - especially with the added bonus that it will be hitting Xbox Game Pass when it launches on August 13. Now we have some of the technical details for the game, revealing the resolutions and frame rates for both last and current-gen systems. It appears the...
News Ninja Theory Plans To Share An Update On Hellblade 2 Tomorrow
Don't expect gameplay though
Xbox plans to host an Xbox Games Showcase: Extended event tomorrow at 10AM PT / 1PM ET / 6PM BST / 7PM CEST, which will dive deeper into many of the games previously shown via developer interviews. Ninja Theory will be appearing and has now confirmed it will be providing a behind the scenes update for Hellblade 2. Aside...
Reaction This Year's Shaky E3 Was Held Up By Xbox And Nintendo
A messy four days with a few highs and many lows
Well, E3 has come and gone, and to be honest, it was kind of a blink and you'll miss it affair. That's not to say it was bad - on the contrary, despite the general response to this year's event, it packed a substantial number of huge and meaningful announcements - I'm just not sure we needed E3 as a...
Another JRPG win for Game Pass
Update: Astria Ascending has now been confirmed to be hitting Xbox Game Pass for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One on September 30. A new trailer gives us a glimpse at the gorgeous art style, along with some new key features about the game to give players a deeper look into the upcoming JRPG. Key Features: - Epic Tales...
News BioWare's New Boss Is Aiming To 'Rebuild The Studio's Reputation'
"For me, success is all about rebuilding that reputation"
Its no secret that BioWare has fallen off track in recent years. Anthem was a bit of a mess, and Mass Effect: Andromeda failed to capture the magic of the original series. Gary McKay has been drafted in to take control of the company, who was originally the interim general manager of BioWare...
News Back 4 Blood's DLC Can Be Shared Between Multiple Players, Even If Only One Person Owns It
"No separation. No exclusion. No split"
One of the most annoying things about about paid DLC in multiplayer games is how it segregates players. While developers have worked on bringing free content as part of their post-launch plans, there are still some instances where paid DLCs and expansions cause roadblocks for players - but not in Back 4 Blood...
News Todd Howard Suggests Bethesda Leaving PlayStation Behind Will Make For A 'Better Product'
"People’s ability to play our games doesn't go down"
Bethesda's Todd Howard has opened up about joining Xbox and leaving PlayStation behind. Since the acquisition of Bethesda by Microsoft, it was unclear how things would play out. Will their future titles be Xbox exclusive? Or will they still remain multiplatform? Xbox head Phil Spencer previously...
News Woah, Fatal Frame: Maiden Of Black Water Is Coming To Xbox This Year
Spooky stuff
This is perhaps one of more shocking moments of E3 - the Fatal Frame series is making its way back onto Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S later this year. The classic horror series hasn't been on Xbox since the 2004 release, Fatal Frame II: Director's Cut, but now its returning with Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water, which was originally...
News Minute Of Islands Is Out Today On Xbox As A Surprise E3 Drop
A beautiful hand drawn indie title
Surprise! A wonderful little indie title has sprouted up on the Xbox store today as a sort of shadow drop. It actually dropped over the weekend, but hasn't appeared onto Xbox until today. Coming from developer Studio Fizbin, Minute of Islands is a beautiful hand drawn adventure, and is on the Microsoft Store right...
News Super Monkey Ball: Banana Mania Rolls On Xbox This October
He's back!
To celebrate its 20th anniversary, Super Monkey Ball Ball Banana is a new collection arriving later this year, which bundles Super Monkey Ball, Super Monkey Ball 2, and Super Monkey Ball Deluxe into one cohesive package. It's launching for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S on October 5. If you've never been introduced to the world of Super...
News ELEX II Continues The Cult Hit Sci-Fi RPG Series, Coming Soon To Xbox
F-elex your muscles
You may or may not have heard of ELEX. It kind of came and went when it launched on Xbox One back in 2017, but it gained something of a cult following in the years following its release. It was a bit janky, but there was clearly some ambition in there that just needed nurturing. Fast forward to today and THQ Nordic has announced...
News It's Official, Microsoft Is Bringing Next-Gen Games To Xbox One Via The Cloud
Including the likes of Microsoft Flight Simulator
We've been treated to a barrage of news this week, including next-gen game announcements and a ton of Xbox Game Pass reveals - but we're not stopping there. Buried within a recent post, Xbox has confirmed it will continue to support the Xbox One via Cloud Gaming, allowing next-gen experiences to be...
News Here's What's Included In The Xbox June 2021 Update
The latest new features for June
The Xbox June 2021 update is rolling out imminently to all Xbox users, but admittedly it's a fairly quiet one this time around, albeit with some handy new features - particularly in terms of accessibility improvements to Party Chat. Here's a brief overview of what's on the way, with more details available at Xbox...
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla's Latest Update Introduces A Brand-New Game Mode
Along with the usual bug fixes
Following on from the news that Ubisoft has big plans for Assassin's Creed Valhalla going forward, a new update has dropped which introduces a bunch of things, including a new game mode. Title Update 1.2.2 brings in the Mastery Challenge Game Mode - a set of trials which seek to test your stealth, ranged abilities,...
Deals 100+ Games Added To This Week's Xbox Sales (June 15-22)
Alongside the massive E3 2021 sale
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! This week's selection is smaller than usual due to the ongoing Xbox E3 2021 sale (also known as the 'Deals Unlocked' sale), which still has a couple of days left to run until Thursday, June 17. We've highlighted a few of the most notable Xbox games offers in this...
News Two More Of June 2021's Xbox Games With Gold Are Now Available
Engage in epic battles on a massive scale
You can now begin downloading the second batch of June 2021's Xbox Live Games With Gold titles (one day early!), which are the Xbox One game Shadows: Awakening and Xbox 360 game Injustice: Gods Among Us. Both titles are available right now from the Microsoft Store and Xbox 360 Marketplace (links at the...
News Phil Spencer Cherry Picks Two Indies From The Xbox E3 Showcase He's Excited For
And there were so many to choose from!
So many games were thrown at us during Xbox's E3 Showcase yesterday that one or two may have slipped past you. It was an action-packed conference with very little room to breathe as games came thick and fast. Luckily, Xbox head Phil Spencer is here to highlight two of the smaller titles during the showcase that...
Poll How Would You Grade Capcom's E3 2021 Showcase?
Is that it?
So Capcom's E3 Showcase has been and gone and, erm, it didn't really bring a lot. In all fairness, they delivered exactly what they said they would, but even then, nothing seemed substantially new. For Xbox fans, all we really had was Resident Evil Village news, and that segment was roughly two minutes of the entire presentation. We...
News Capcom Confirms Resident Evil Re:Verse Launches Next Month
Hoo-ray?
Resident Evil Village was originally intended to launch with the free multiplayer component, Resident Evil Re:Verse. Unfortunately, the game was delayed to later this Summer just before its release, and now Capcom has confirmed players can expect to dive in this July - although no confirmed release date has been mentioned. In a message to...
News Resident Evil Village Is Getting DLC Due To 'Popular Demand'
More news to come later
Capcom's E3 Showcase was disappointing to say the least, but there was one or two nuggets of information buried in there. Perhaps the most exciting news was that Resident Evil Village DLC is in the works - just don't expect it anytime soon. In a blink and you'll miss it message, Capcom announced that work on Resident Evil...
"It could easily slip into 2024 and beyond"
Update: VGC has also supported these claims with their own sources, adding that they too believe Everwild is a 2024 release. Not only that, but it’s said that senior creative designer Gregg Mayles will now lead the project. Mayles credits include Banjo-Kazooie, Viva Piñata and Sea of Thieves - a...
Feature These Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (June 14-18)
Embark on an epic, continent-spanning next-gen journey
If you thought the other weeks were quiet, then oh boy, this week is a bit of a ghost town for new releases! That said, we do have two major (free) next-gen upgrades arriving for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, along with a massive batch of Bethesda Xbox Game Pass additions and Yakuza: Like a...
News Aww, You'll Get Your Very Own Personal AI Companion In Halo Infinite Multiplayer
We'll protect it with our lives
We've been treated to a huge ton of Halo Infinite details this week - specifically multiplayer. But out of everything revealed, having your own Personal AI in multiplayer matches has absolutely got to be one of the best inclusions. This isn't just a cute, cuddly companion you'll want to protect with your life. It's...
News Life Is Strange Remastered Collection Launches On Xbox This September
But there's no free upgrade
Life is Strange Remastered finally has a release date of September 30 for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. A new trailer also showcases its improvements, which, erm, look fairly minimal. According to the trailer's description, Life is Strange Remastered comes packed with remastered visuals, vastly improved character...
News Halo Infinite Is Getting An Academy Mode With Bots For Newcomers
A great place for old timers, too
With Halo Infinite coming later this year, and many new players joining the Xbox family, 343 Industries understands many will be new to the series. Don't worry, you won't be thrown into the deep end, as they're working hard to ensure their new Academy mode will ease players into the thick of it. It acts as a hub...
News 343 Industries Has Released An Incredible Deep Dive Into Halo Infinite's Multiplayer
With so much more to come
After the first look at Halo Infinite's multiplayer during the Xbox and Bethesda E3 2021 Showcase, a further deep dive has been released, packed full of new details, gameplay, and more. It's definitely the Halo we've all come to know and love, but expanded in so many ways. The almost 13-minute long video delivers a ton of...
News Orcs Must Die! 3 Makes The Jump From Stadia To Xbox This July
Orcs. Together. Strong!
The Orcs Must Die! series has grown something of a cult following over the years, so it was a baffling decision when the third game launched as a Stadia exclusive. But now, it’s finally making the leap to Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S on July 23. Orcs Must Die! 3 continues the franchise with some neat new changes. One of...
News Xbox Games Showcase: Extended Airs June 17th
Talk time with key Xbox studios
If you somehow left wanting even more after the Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase, don't worry Microsoft has got you covered. On 17th June (that's later this week) at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm BST / 7pm CEST, video game and tech YouTuber 'Parris' will be hosting a special Xbox Games Showcase: Extended. As you can see...
News Get Ready For Grounded's Shroom & Doom Update, Launching June 30th
Return to the backyard
While there's still a while to wait for a lot of things announced at the Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase, one surprise that is just around the corner is an update for Obsidian's garden game Grounded. During the event, the developer lifted the lid on The Shroom and Doom Update - which will be arriving at the end of this month...
News Eiyuden Chronicle Rising And Hundred Heroes Confirmed For Xbox Game Pass
Arriving in 2022 and 2023
During the Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase, 505 Games and Rabbit & Bear Studios confirmed two RPG games would be coming to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows 10 PC and Game Pass. The first is Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes - coming in 2023 and before this will be the release of Eiyuden Chronicle Rising in 2022. No...
News Atomic Heart Is Coming To Xbox Game Pass And May Be The Strangest Game You'll Ever See
You're not ready
Atomic Heart has actually been in development for a while now, and up until this point it's looked as though its been heavily inspired by BioShock. Well, the latest trailer is perhaps one of the strangest things we've ever seen - but at least it's coming to Game Pass on day one for Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC and via Xbox Cloud...
News Diablo 2 Resurrected Rises Onto Xbox This September
The classic game returns with next-gen enhancements
Diablo 2 is getting a new lease of life in a whole new remaster - launching for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S on September 23. Not only is Diablo 2 Resurrected coming to Xbox, but Xbox Series X|S owners can see results of up to 4K resolution at 60FPS on the next-gen hardware. All of the iconic...
News Unique Indie Title Twelve Minutes Hits Xbox Game Pass This August
Play it again, and again, and again
We've been following Twelve Minutes for a long time now, and finally we know exactly when it will be hitting Xbox Game Pass. You can jump in to the story driven game on August 19 on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. Featuring voice work from Hollywood actors such as Willem Dafoe and Daisy Ridley, you'll be stuck in a...
News Slime Rancher 2 Wiggles Over To Xbox Game Pass At Launch In 2022
Seemingly as an Xbox Series X|S exclusive
The latest entry in the Slime Rancher series was announced today as part of Xbox and Bethesda's E3 2021 Showcase, described as a "wiggly new adventure" heading to Xbox Series X and Series S on Xbox Game Pass in 2022. Slime Rancher 2 features an open-world experience across a "gorgeous, rainbow-hued island...
News Team Ninja's Stranger Of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin Is Slicing Its Way Onto Xbox Next Year
Team Ninja returns to Xbox!
Team Ninja, the team behind the brutally difficult Ninja Gaiden series, are sprinkling some of their magic into Final Fantasy. Their upcoming title, Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin, is heading to Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S sometime next year. The reveal trailer showcases the fast paced combat the team is...
News Square Enix's Guardians Of The Galaxy Game Launches On Xbox This October
I am excited
Square Enix has announced Eidos Montreal's upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy game will be launching for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S on October 26. The game will be a fully single-player third-person adventure game, putting you in the shoes of Star Lord - but you'll be able to use the abilities of other characters such as Rocket Racoon...
Video Watch The Full 4K Replay Of Xbox & Bethesda's E3 2021 Showcase
Catch up on the entire event
Missed today's Xbox & Bethesda E3 2021 livestream but want to watch it back for yourself? You've got an advantage over the rest of us - the video on demand version is a crisp 4K, 60fps video, so you'll see footage of all those new Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S games in the highest possible quality. Grab yourself...
News These 10 Bethesda Games Are Joining Xbox Game Pass Today
Lots more Bethesda goodness!
You've got to love a bit of Xbox Game Pass news! Microsoft has announced as part of Xbox's E3 2021 Showcase that no less than 10 games are joining Xbox Game Pass today from the newly-acquired Bethesda. Without further ado, here's the full list of additions for today (June 13): Arx Fatalis (PC) Dishonored: Death of the...
News Obsidian Humorously Reveals The Outer Worlds 2, Coming To Xbox Game Pass
They don't know, so we don't know
Obsidian has announced The Outer Worlds 2, but it doesn't know when it's coming or when we'll see more. But it will be available day one on Xbox Game Pass. The comical self aware trailer pokes fun at the fact it doesn't have much to show, but it at least lets us know it's coming. It'll contain a new solar system,...
Roundup Here's What Was Revealed At Xbox & Bethesda's E3 2021 Showcase
Missed the event? Here's a recap
Weren't able to catch the Xbox & Bethesda E3 2021 event earlier today? No worries! You can always go back and watch the on-demand version for yourself, complete with a rundown of announcements over at our live blog. If you don't fancy watching it all the way through, we've also detailed all the important reveals...
News A Plague Tale: Requiem Gnaws Its Way Onto Xbox Game Pass Next Year
Following the events from the first game
A sequel to the under the radar hit A Plague Tale: Innocence is coming to Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S next year. Oh, and it's launching day one into Xbox Game Pass. A Plague Tale: Requiem follows the events of the first game with Amicia and her brother Hugo as they take "on a perilous new quest, doing...
News Forza Horizon 5 Brings Its Festival To Mexico On Xbox This November
And it's looking absolutely fantastic
Following months of rumours, it has now finally been confirmed that Forza Horizon 5 will be launching as soon as this year on November 9, 2021, and Microsoft has provided a first look at gameplay as part of Xbox's E3 Showcase. The game takes place in Mexico, featuring the "largest, most diverse open world ever...
Video 343 Industries Gives Us A First Glimpse Of Halo Infinite's Multiplayer
Spectacular!
While we still don't have a definitive release date for Halo Infinite, we do have our first look at the game's multiplayer - which is looking pretty spectacular. It's all there. The combat, the visuals, and of course, the fan favourite announcer commenting on your epic kills. As previously known, the multiplayer segment will be...
News Psychonauts 2 Finally Makes Its Way To Xbox Game Pass This August
Finally!
It seems all the extensive coverage of Psychonauts 2 over the past few weeks has meant something, as it's been confirmed to be arriving on August 25 for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, also available with Xbox Game Pass. Fans have long been anticipating this sequel, us included, and now we won't have to wait much longer. The trailer has us...
News Argh! Sea Of Thieves Is Getting A Pirates Of The Caribbean Expansion
Yo ho, yo ho, a pirate's life for me
Well, we didn't have this in our predictions. Sea of Thieves is getting a fully fledged Pirates of the Caribbean crossover complete with the fan-favourite character Jack Sparrow. It's also not that far away, setting sail on June 22 as a free update. Known as A Pirate's Life, the new update will include a unique...
News It's True, Hades Is Officially Arriving On Xbox Game Pass This August
The long-awaited arrival
Following various rumours over the past few months, it's finally been made official that Hades is coming to Xbox consoles on August 13 - and better yet, it'll also be included with Xbox Game Pass at launch. Wahoo! In this rogue-like dungeon crawler from the creators of Bastion and Transistor, you'll wield the powers and...
News Yakuza: Like A Dragon Is Available Today With Xbox Game Pass
Update: Announced as part of E3 2021
Update: It's official! Yakuza: Like a Dragon is joining the Yakuza lineup as part of Xbox Game Pass today, June 13, as announced as part of the Xbox and Bethesda E3 2021 Showcase. Check out the new trailer above. Original story: Following multiple games seemingly getting outed to be coming to Xbox Game Pass...
Video Here's Your Very First Look At Battlefield 2042 Gameplay
Heading to Xbox this October
Following its announcement earlier this week, EA has revealed a very first look at gameplay for Battlefield 2042 (releasing October 22) as part of Xbox and Bethesda's E3 2021 Showcase. You can check out the trailer above! Fight to define the future in a world transformed by disorder. For the first time in...
News Bethesda's Starfield Lands November 2022, Exclusively For Xbox And PC
Embark on an epic journey to answer humanity’s greatest mystery
Update: Here's the official trailer in all of its glory. As announced at Xbox and Bethesda's E3 2021 Showcase, Starfield is exclusively hitting Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, and Xbox Cloud Gaming on November 11, 2022. In this next generation role-playing game set amongst the stars,...
Live Watch Today's Xbox & Bethesda E3 2021 Showcase Here
It's the big one, folks!
Today's the big one! Xbox and Bethesda are hosting a massive E3 2021 event, "packed with everything you want to know about the epic gaming lineup coming to Xbox this holiday, upcoming releases on Xbox Game Pass, and more." The main event is scheduled to begin at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm BST / 7pm CEST, and it's expected to...
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