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June2021
News Psychonauts 2 Has Been Spotted On Multiple Ratings Boards
It's so close
Things are really ramping up for Psychonauts 2 now, as multiple sightings have seen the game being rated ahead of its launch later this year. Both a Brazilian and German rating board have both given their verdict. Twisted Voxel spotted the game on the Brazil rating board, while Twitter user Klobrille noticed the German rating, along...
News Super Animal Royale Is Out Now With Xbox Game Pass Perks
No animals were harmed in the making
It's the moment you've been waiting for, the next battle royale to sink your teeth into - this time as cute, fluffy animals. Available for free via Xbox Game Preview, Super Animal Royale comes packed with some Xbox Game Pass perks members can take full advantage of. The top down battle royale is accompanied with...
News Mass Effect Dev Shares An Easter Egg 'No One Has Stumbled Upon'
"As far as I know no one ever stumbled upon it"
Here's a fun little Easter Egg for everyone out there who's picked up Mass Effect Legendary Edition. An ex-BioWare developer has shared one hidden secret from Mass Effect 3, which he says "no one ever stumbled upon". The cool fact was shared by the former BioWare designer Richard Boisvert on
Random There’s Some Beautiful New Halo Artwork Floating Around
"Celebrate your favorite MCC Season with freshly updated artwork"
We're close to seeing Halo Infinite again during the Xbox E3 conference, and understandably fans are super excited to see what's going on with the game. It's possibly going to be one of the biggest years for the franchise, so with that being said, there's a ton of beautiful artwork...
News No Man's Sky Prisms Update Introduces Another Visual Overhaul
Along with quality of life improvements
Well, this is a nice surprise! No Man's Sky has received a free substantial update known as Prisms, which introduces another huge graphical overhaul for players to enjoy on Xbox, with some specific changes to next-gen systems and Xbox One X in particular. One of the biggest enhancements is Space Screen...
News Necromunda: Hired Gun Is Plagued With Performance Issues On Xbox At Launch
It's probably best to avoid the game for now
We've been pretty excited for Necromunda: Hired Gun since its reveal. While it's only being developed by a small team, the scale seemed impressive and the combat had us intrigued. Our review code came through yesterday on the game's launch and we're sad to say that it's probably best avoiding this one -...
News Rare's Battletoads Series Is Now 30 Years Old
Time flies when you're being totally radical
Perhaps one of the more exciting comebacks of last year was Rare's OG mascots Rash, Zitz and Pimple in Dlaha's Xbox One release, Battletoads. Believe it or not, but it's now been 30 "toadtastic" years since the trio showed up on the scene to take on incredibly challenging levels like the infamous Turbo...
News Xbox Game Pass Title Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance Will Add Local Co-Op Post-Launch
"We heard you loud and clear"
Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance is coming to Xbox Game Pass later this month, bringing the Left 4 Dead experience into the fantasy setting. While you may be disappointed to learn it will launch as an online adventure only, the developers at Tuque Games have revealed couch co-op is in the pipeline. While the game...
News Wasteland 3's The Battle Of Steeltown Expansion Has Been Delayed On Consoles
But only by an extra week
Update: Unfortunately it looks as though console players are going to have to wait a bit longer, as The Battle of Steeltown expansion has hit a "last second snag hit during the release process" on consoles. As a result, inXile Entertainment has announced the expansion will now launch for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S on June...
News Xbox Celebrates Pride Month With New Gear And Freebies
Plenty to show off your colours
As we've reached Pride Month, Xbox is joining in with the celebrations by bringing a wealth of content to players. Not only that, but the company will also be donating $150,000 to LGBTQIA+ non profit organisations. As for what Xbox owners themselves can expect, there's a whole array of new gear being made available...
News Microsoft Denies Dolby Vision & Atmos Will Be Two Year Exclusives For Xbox
"There is no exclusivity agreement of either tech"
Update: Microsoft has issued a statement (as highlighted by The Verge's Tom Warren) explaining that the original blog post was a mistake, and "there is no exclusivity agreement of either tech on Xbox." "A blog post was mistakenly published by a local Xbox team that included inaccurate information...
News CD Projekt Reports A Drastic Drop In Profits Following Cyberpunk 2077
"We intend to live up to what we promised"
Despite boasting a financial success last year, the first quarter of CD Projekt's current financial year has seen a huge drop off in net profits following the fiasco of Cyberpunk 2077. According to a slide shown during the company's earning presentation, net profi
News Watch Dogs: Legion's Title Update 4.5 Is Out Now, Bringing 60FPS To Xbox Series X|S
Along with new content and bug fixes
Finally! Watch Dogs: Legion supports 60FPS on Xbox Series X|S, after months of fans campaigning for it. Not only that, but Title Update 4.5 brings a huge range of bug fixes, add-ons, and updates to sink your teeth into. So without further adieu, here's the full list of everything included in Watch Dogs: Legion...
News Ubisoft States Far Cry 6 'Is Political' Following Mixed Reception
"A story about a modern revolution must be"
There's been a lot of backlash over the past few days following an interview at The Gamer with narrative director Navid Khavari about Far Cry 6's political undertones. During the interview, Khavari stated that Ubisoft "doesn’t want to make a political statement about what’s happening in Cuba...
News Crysis Remastered Trilogy Is Officially Heading To Xbox In Fall 2021
Available as a bundle or separate games
After various teases over the past couple of weeks, Crytek has confirmed that Crysis 2 and Crysis 3 are getting remasters this fall, and they'll be available separately or as part of a Crysis Remastered Trilogy bundle. Each game will feature their respective single-player campaigns, and will be available for...
News EA Has Confirmed A Battlefield Reveal Is Coming Next Week
Battlefield is finally being shown
The leaks, speculation and teases can finally end next week, as we're finally getting a look at the next Battlefield entry on June 9 at 3PM BST / 7AM PDT / 4PM CEST. Unfortunately, little else has been revealed outside of that, but it's yet another event to add to next week's gargantuan amount of showcases as E3...
Guide How To Claim 2000 Bonus Microsoft Points On Xbox In June
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. June 2021's "Monthly Bonus Round" challenge has just begun, and by satisfying a few easy...
News Another Five Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass Soon (June 15)
Just a few days left to complete your mission
Microsoft has unveiled the next set of five games that will be removed from Xbox Game Pass in the early part of June 2021, including a couple of particularly notable titles in Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown and Observation. Here's the full list of games currently set to leave on June 15:...
News These Four Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (June 1-10)
The latest batch of titles
The latest batch of Xbox Game Pass titles has arrived! Microsoft has today unveiled another four games coming to the service soon, with just two them arriving on console, including Ubisoft's For Honor. Don't forget that Dungeons & Dragons Dark Alliance has also been announced for later this June! Here's a list of...
News Surprise! The Full Version Of Tell Me Why Is Now Free On Xbox For Pride Month
I want it that way
Update: Developer DONTNOD has now confirmed our suspicions that Tell Me Why is available for free as part of Pride Month, and will be free until June 30. The hope is for trans and queer gamers to find something within the game, with the developer even going as far as suggesting other means of donating your money. Our intention...
Deals 100+ Games Included In This Week's Xbox Sales (June 1-8)
Including the TR Definitive Survivor Trilogy
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! This week's selection features discounts on over 100 games and add-ons, spanning the usual Deals with Gold and Spotlight sales, along with a temporary 100% discount on Tell Me Why! We've highlighted a few of the most notable Xbox games offers in this week's...
News Part One Of Minecraft's Caves & Cliffs Update Is Out Next Week On Xbox
New creatures, blocks and more...
In April, the team at Mojang made the tough decision to break its anticipated Caves & Cliffs update for Minecraft into two parts to ensure it lived up to expectations. For anyone who has been wondering how development is going, Mojang has now announced the first part will arrive next week across all platforms -...
May2021
News Here’s A Look At Far Cry 6’s Map, And It’s A Big One
It's looking more diverse than past entries
Far Cry 6 had its gameplay reveal late last week, leaving fans understandably hungry for more. While we won't have to wait too long until its October release date, that hasn't stopped the community digging for more information, with a brief look at the game's map being one of the things discovered. Shared...
Feature These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (June 1-4)
Pick your contracts. Hunt your targets. Collect the bounty.
Welcome to your weekly Xbox roundup! We've got a slightly quieter few days coming up in terms of major new releases, with no Xbox Game Pass titles announced as of yet either, but there's still plenty to look forward to including Necromunda: Hired Gun, Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection,
News Knockout City Is Now Free For Everyone Until You Get To Level 25
Don't worry, the full game is still included with Xbox Game Pass
EA's Knockout City has been a much bigger hit than some of us might anticipated prior to release (we've been having a blast with it!), and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members get the game included for 'free' with EA Play. For everyone else though, the game previously offered a 10-day free...
News Oops, Two Point Campus Has Leaked Onto The Microsoft Store
The Microsoft Store is back at it again
The Microsoft Store strikes again! This time in the form of Two Point Campus - a new simulation game from the team behind the brilliant Two Point Hospital. Its listing has appeared before we've even had word the game exists. The new take on Two Point Studios' iconic gameplay is under the guise of operating a...
News These Six Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass Today (May 31)
Including a couple of Kingdom Hearts games
In case you'd forgotten, today marks the removal of six more games from the Xbox Game Pass library, including Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5+2.5 Remix and Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue. Here are the six games set to leave before the end of the day on Xbox Game Pass: Date Game Platform May...
News The First Two Of June 2021's Xbox Games With Gold Are Now Available
"All the fighters are waiting for you"
You can now begin downloading the first batch of June 2021's Xbox Games With Gold titles (one day early!), which are the Xbox One game The King's Bird and Xbox 360 game NeoGeo Battle Coliseum. Both titles are available right now from the Microsoft Store (links at the bottom of the page) or by searching manually...
Quiz Can You Guess What Year This Game Was Announced At E3?
A trip down memory lane
With E3 around the corner, we're looking back at many of years of fantastic game announcements. Those moments where we've leapt in the air when a game we'd been hoping for finally gets the green light for the public to see it. From the incredible initial reveal of Halo Infinite, to the tantalising tease of Elden Ring - each...
News Biomutant Is Getting A Wide Range Of Post-Launch Fixes & Changes
Being made based on "community feedback"
The reception to Biomutant has been divisive to say the least. Some players love it, some hate it - there's no denying people have some passionate opinions on the game. The criticisms being made are thankfully being heard by developer Experiment 101, which has plans to support the game through updates. In a...
News Ever Wondered How Resident Evil Village Would Play In Third-Person? Look No Further
The RE4 vibes are strong in this one
When the Resident Evil series shifted to a first-person focus in its seventh entry, it became a controversial topic at the time. Some fans loved the departure, while others were stuck in the old ways of its over-the-shoulder perspective. Thankfully, Capcom seems to be embracing both traditions with its entries,...
News Ubisoft Didn't Want To 'Abandon' Far Cry 6 For Last-Gen Consoles
"We’re really, really cautious about that"
Far Cry 6 finally received its new release date of October 7 alongside a worldwide gameplay reveal yesterday, and following the event, lead gameplay designer David Grivel told VGC that the team felt it was very important for the game to launch on Xbox One, in addition to next-gen consoles such as Xbox...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 29th)
Jumping into the deep end with Maneater?
Welcome to another weekend! There's plenty of new content to check out on Xbox Game Pass over the next few days, including Maneater, Conan Exiles and MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries, along with various sales on over 300 Xbox games, a brand
News Sega Teases Sonic The Hedgehog X Minecraft Collab
So fast, you might have missed it!
Minecraft is teaming up with Sega's blue blur Sonic the Hedgehog for a special 30th-anniversary collaboration. Yes, in case you missed it - during a segment of Sonic Central, Sega teased a number of smaller announcements. One of them was an incredibly brief shot of a So
News It Looks Like Bloodstained: Ritual Of The Night Is Getting A Sequel
No news of when though
The fantastic metroidvania Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is getting a sequel, according to a new financial report. Digital Bros, which oversees the publisher 505 Games, revealed key data on the original 2019 released game in its recent financial report. The slide in reference to the game mentions the previously reported 1...
News The Chivalry 2 Open Beta Is Free To Play On Xbox This Weekend
Ahead of the game's upcoming release
The release of Chivalry 2, a multiplayer first person slasher, is right around the corner on June 8, but if you're wondering if the game is for you, a free open beta is available to check out on Xbox throughout the weekend. You can download the beta by searching for 'Chivalry 2 Beta' on the Xbox Store, or by...
News Latest Tease Appears To Suggest Crysis 2 & 3 Are Getting Remasters
Maybe as a package deal?
Exactly a week after Crytek appeared to tease the existence of Crysis 2 Remastered, the company has taken to its Twitter account once again to post another image along with the number '3', seemingly hinting at Crysis 3 Remastered. Just like last week, the image is simply accompanied by the 'Eyes' emoji: According to...
News The Far Cry 6 Collector's Edition Includes A Freakin' Flamethrower
No, it's not a real one
Far Cry 6 officially has a brand-new release date! The game is set to arrive for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on October 7, 2021, and pre-orders have begun today, with a special Collector's Edition also available. And yes, this version (priced at $199.99) actually features a freakin' flamethrower! Specifically,...
Video Here's Your First Look At Far Cry 6 Gameplay, Releasing This October
It's a Far Cry from the first game
For a game that was originally meant to release in February this year, we've not heard much about Far Cry 6 since its delay. But finally, here we are and we have gameplay courtesy of Ubisoft with a release date of October 7. The gameplay, which you can see above, gives a full, in-depth look at protagonist Dani...
Video Watch Today's Far Cry 6 Worldwide Gameplay Reveal Here
See the first-ever look at Far Cry 6 gameplay
Update: Today's Far Cry 6 worldwide gameplay reveal has finished, but you can catch the replay above! The game has been announced with a release date of October 7, complete with lots of new footage and story details. Original story: We'
News Cyberpunk 2077 Reportedly Has A New Game Director
To helm future expansions and DLCs
Following Adam Badowski stepping down as Cyberpunk 2077's game director, who will now "focus on other leadership duties inside the company," CD Projekt Red has reportedly drafted in Gabriel Amatangelo. As reported by GamesIndustry.biz, Amatangelo follows the departure of former quest director Mateusz...
News If Fast & Furious Crossroads Wasn't Enough, Another Licensed Game Is On The Way
One for the all the 'family'
Last year saw the terrible Fast & Furious Crossroads come to Xbox. We played it over the Christmas break for some fun, and it was anything but. If you're one of the unlucky few still reeling from the effects of it, then maybe the family friendly Fast & Furious Spy Racers: Rise of SH1FT3R will take the taste out...
News Don't Expect A Halo 'Inside Infinite' Blog Update This Month
343 is saving the news for the June showcase
This week Microsoft finally lifted the lid on the Xbox and Bethesda showcase taking place during E3 on June 13. It's planned to run for a whopping 90 minutes and as a result, 343 is shifting its 'Inside Infinite' Waypoint blog post to next month, with Halo's community director, Brian Jarrad, noting how...
News Xbox Adds More Perks For Game Pass Ultimate Members (May 2021)
Dirt 5, Spotify Premium & more
Update: Looks like the full selection of Perks for May has now been revealed! You'll find the updated list below. Original story: The Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks program is back in force for May 2021, and it's off to a pretty impressive start with 'free' Perks available for NBA 2K21, Apex Legends and even Spotify...
News Human: Fall Flat Is Now Optimised For Xbox Series X, New Forest Level Also Available
Check it out on Xbox Game Pass
The comical and inventive Human: Fall Flat is now optimised for Xbox Series X|S, along with a brand new level for players to sink their teeth into. The free update sees the game taking full advantage of the next-gen hardware (specific details on resolution and framerate have yet to be shared), while also ensuring...
Rumour Sonic 2022 Will Be Called Sonic Rangers, An Open-World Adventure
Gotta leak fast!
If you thought yesterday's announcement of an upcoming Sonic game was underwhelming, then these allegedly leaked details should give you some insight into what it's all about. Data from a leaked 4K version of the teaser trailer has files which suggest the game will be called Sonic Rangers. The name is said to come up 260 times...
News Did A Halo Toy Maker Just Share Some Of Halo Infinite's OST?
Listen up, Chief
Reveals don't always happen in a way you might expect, and today is seemingly one of those days. The block-building toymaker Mega Construx - the company behind a number of Halo-themed builds - has shared various songs on its official website and at least some of them appear to be from
News Surgeon Simulator Dev Bringing New Game I Am Fish To Xbox
Fin-tastic news!
Bossa Studios - the team behind previous hits such as I Am Bread and Surgeon Simulator - is bringing I Am Fish to the Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One in Q3 2021. The listing has also been spotted on the Microsoft Store. This new game, published by Curve Digital, is described as a charming physics-based adventure about four fish...
News KeyWe, A Co-Op Game About A Mailroom Run By Birds, Is Coming To Xbox This July
Yes, you read that correctly
Update: We now have a release date! KeyWe is coming to Xbox consoles on August 31. Developer Stonewheat & Sons' animator Joel Davis shared some of his thoughts about the game in a press release. “We’ve set our heart on making a warm, lighthearted game that friends and families can laugh at and enjoy together...
News Here's A Closer Look At The Dying Light 2 Collector's Edition
Better get smashing that piggy bank
Techland has officially announced that Dying Light 2 will be releasing later this year on December 7, and pre-orders are going live today, with a special Collector's Edition available in limited numbers via the Dying Light website. So, what do you get? For a reported price of $259.99 (thanks
News Dying Light 2 Officially Gets Its Long-Awaited Release This December
Check out the brand-new gameplay trailer
It's official! Techland has announced as part of today's special livestream that Dying Light 2: Stay Human will be releasing for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S later this year on December 7, 2021. The stream delved a little bit into the story and main character in Dying Light 2, Aiden Caldwell,...
Video Watch Today's Dying Light 2 Reveal Event Here
"Are you dying 2 know more?"
Update: Today's Dying Light 2 stream has now ended, but you can catch the full replay above! Original story: The events are really coming thick and fast now, aren't they? Today's Dying Light 2 stream was announced earlier this week (we also received press materials for it), but no details have been provided about what...
News Jungle Survival Sim Green Hell Adventures To Xbox This June
Here's 23 minutes of 4K, 60FPS gameplay
If you're a big fan of survival sims, you'll be glad to know Green Hell is coming to Xbox One on June 9, in which your goal is to survive in the depths of a nightmarish environment, set in the Amazonian rain forest. The story is described as a "psychological thriller", in which your battle will not only be...
Talking Point What Will Halo Infinite Bring Us At E3 2021?
New story details? Multiplayer? Release date?
So, we've got a date! Xbox will be joining up with Bethesda for a huge 90-minute conference at E3 2021 on Sunday, June 13, and while the specifics haven't been confirmed, Halo Infinite will likely have a huge presence at the event. We all remember last year's somewhat infamous gameplay reveal, which...
News Sonic Is Coming To Lost Judgment, Two Point Hospital, And More
He's getting around a bit
In perhaps the most unusual announcement of the Sonic Central showcase, the blue hedgehog is making his way into a few SEGA games this year. Lost Judgment, Two Point Hospital, and even the official Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games video game. No, we're not kidding.
News Sonic Origins Is Bringing Us A Collection Of Classics Next Year
"Now with added content and features"
There have been rumours floating around recently that Sonic might be getting some kind of retro collection on Xbox, and it looks as though that's the case, as Sonic Origins has been announced with a release window of 2022. This collection will bring together Sonic 1 and 2, Sonic 3 & Knuckles, and Sonic CD...
News Cinematic Teaser Reveals New Sonic Game Arriving On Xbox In 2022
Being handled by Sonic Team
Today's Sonic Central 30th anniversary stream concluded with a very sneak peak at an upcoming Sonic game set to arrive on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S in 2022, but very little is known about it thus far. As you can see in the trailer above, Sonic is shown speeding around a wooded area amidst the Sonic Team...
News Sonic Colors Ultimate Is Speeding Onto Xbox This September
Gotta go fast!
The rumours were true! Sega has announced that Sonic Colors is getting a remaster and an Xbox release for the first time on September 7. The Nintendo Wii title originally launched back in 2010, and took Sonic and the gang into an intergalactic adventure. Now, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S players can see what the fuss is...
Video Watch Today's Sonic Central 30th Anniversary Event Here
"Did someone say news?"
Update: The event has now finished, but you can watch the full replay above! Original story: Welcome to the Sonic Central 30th anniversary event! Today's stream will feature "a first look at some of the projects, partnerships, and events" taking place as part of Sonic's 30th anniversary, hopefully including a game reveal or...
News Borderlands 3 Is Getting Crossplay On Xbox, But Not With PlayStation
It'll be Xbox, PC and Stadia only
Ready for the good news? Borderlands 3 is officially about to get crossplay between all Xbox consoles, PC and (presumably) Google Stadia. The bad news? Both the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 won't be part of it. This is according to Gearbox Software CEO Randy Pitchford, who took to Twitter earlier today to...
News Is DICE Teasing Battlefield 6 Will Be At Xbox’s E3 Showcase?
*Insert eyes emoji*
Just because we have confirmation of the Xbox Showcase, you didn't think that would be it, right? Of course not. There are still a few weeks to go and we can expect teases and rumours galore. The first we have is an exchange on Twitter, which could suggest DICE is making an appearance during the show. Ben Walke, a producer at...
News In Case You Missed It, Cris Tales Is Coming To Xbox Game Pass This July
Another JRPG win for Game Pass members
With so many games being announced and coming to Xbox Game Pass, you can easily be forgiven for missing one or two titles - especially if they were revealed a year-or-two ago! With that in mind, Major Nelson has reminded us all that Cris Tales is not only now up for pre-order, but will be added straight into...
Random Phil Spencer Is Just As Excited As Us To Play Psychonauts 2
We're with you, Phil
We all know Phil Spencer is a huge gamer. When he's not buying studios and dropping announcements, he's usually found playing Destiny 2. But there's one particular game on his list that he's excited for. and that's Psychonauts 2. When asked on Twitte
Feature These 30+ Games Are Coming To Xbox In June 2021
We've got another busy month ahead!
Can you believe we're already getting to the halfway point of the year?! E3 month is upon us, and that means we've got a lot of busy days ahead, along with some very intriguing releases! From a range of free next-gen upgrades, to launches for the likes of Scarlet Nexus and Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection, there's...
News Dying Light: Platinum Edition Is Available Now With A Huge Discount
No sign of a next-gen upgrade, though
Dying Light: Platinum Edition has not only popped up on the Microsoft Store, but it's available to purchase now with a hefty saving. At 75% off until June 4, the definitive edition comes packed with everything the game has to offer. While there's no sign of a next-gen upgrade, the Platinum Edition comes with...
News The Official Tokyo 2020 Olympics Game Arrives On Xbox This June
Update: And we've now got a trailer!
Update: This has now been officially announced by SEGA with a release date of June 22! The game is releasing for Xbox One and will be available for $39.99 USD, with pre-orders set to go live on the Microsoft Store in the near future. Here's what Ian Curran, President & COO at SEGA of America had to say about...
News Dragon Quest 3 Is Getting A Remake In The Style Of Octopath Traveler
It looks lovely
Well this is a welcome surprise. Dragon Quest 3 is getting a HD remake, moving from its original sprite work into something more akin to Octopath Traveler, and it looks absolutely lovely. The news was announced as part of the Dragon Quest 35th Anniversary stream, which gave us a short but sweet gameplay trailer. As it stands, no...
News Seven More Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass (May 27)
Be your own weapon of war
It's Xbox Game Pass time! We've got another seven games joining the service today, and while many are spread out across PC and cloud, we've also got two big new console additions in Conan Exiles and MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries. Here are the new games you can download with Xbox Game Pass today: Co
News Dying Light 2's Release Date Has Reportedly Leaked Ahead Of Reveal
Oops!
Well, it looks like the cat's out the bag, as the release date for Dying Light 2 has reportedly dropped ahead of the game's showcase later today. The date in question has the game slated for December 7. The leak was spotted by Twisted Voxel, which claims the date was highlighted on a few websites, one of which is said to be Twitch. Additional
News Creative Assembly's Next Game Sure Does Look Like A Love Letter To SEGA
*Insert SEGA voice here*
Well colour us intrigued. This first look at the new game coming from developer Creative Assembly looks like a SEGA fan's dream, brimming with Easter Eggs from various properties the company owns. As spotted by VGC, a recent job listing has attached an image of the project the team is working on. While it notes it's "not...
News It's Official, Xbox And Bethesda's Showcase Is Coming On June 13
Exciting!
After rumours, speculation, and more, we finally have official details for Xbox's showcase over the E3 weekend. As heavily suggested before, the conference will be combined with Bethesda on June 13 at 6PM BST / 1PM ET / 10AM PT. According to the announcement, fans can expect to see the full fruits of the Xbox and Bethesda partnership, as...
News Heads Up, Dragon Quest XI Is Currently On Sale On The Xbox Store
Ahead of the DQ anniversary stream
We've been scanning the Microsoft Store today following a crazy deal for NBA 2K21 which popped up in the US, and we've also noticed that Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age has gone on sale for the next two weeks. This is likely in conjunction with today's big anniversary stream,
News Far Cry 6 Is Getting A Gameplay Reveal Later This Week
There's no stopping this week
Woah, it's all happening this week, as now we've got a confirmed gameplay reveal for Far Cry 6 coming on May 28. The gameplay reveal is set to air at 9:30AM PDT / 12:30PM EST / 5:30PM BST via Ubisoft's social channels. This will be the first new footage of the game since last year's Ubisoft Forward event, which was...
Poll Are You Happy With June 2021's Xbox Games With Gold?
What do you make of the selection?
Microsoft has officially announced June 2021's Xbox Games with Gold, giving us a look at four more games we'll be able to play at no extra charge with our Gold memberships next month. In case you missed it, the games are Xbox One titles The King's Bird and Shadows: Awakening, along with Xbox 360 (backwards...
News Here Are Your Xbox Games With Gold For June 2021
Another four games are on the way
Microsoft has officially announced all four Xbox Games With Gold titles for June 2021! These games are available to download for free for Xbox Live Gold members (including subscribers to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate). Here's the complete list of titles you can look forward to in June: Xbox Series X / Xbox One: The...
News It Looks Like Call Of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Is Free To Play This Weekend
Another chance to try out the multiplayer
Another Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War free play weekend is on the way according to a recent leak. As Memorial Day Weekend approaches, it looks as though the multiplayer and Outbreak will be free for all between May 27 - June 1. The information has been shared by reliable source, Charlie Intel, who shared...
News Dead By Daylight Is Introducing A Popular Resident Evil Villain
Nemesis gonna give it to you!
If you've finished Resident Evil Village and you're looking for more zombie filled goodness, then Dead by Daylight will play host to a new crossover pack on June 15. To celebrate the Resident Evil franchise's anniversary, as well as five years of Dead by Daylight, the unique crossover will bring characters, maps, and...
News Serie A's Atalanta Will Become Exclusive To PES From Next Season
No longer officially licensed in FIFA
Konami has been doing all sorts of deals with Italian football sides in recent years, and the latest team to get the exclusive treatment is Atalanta, which will no longer be officially licensed in FIFA as of next season. This means that eFootball PES 2022 will be the exclusive home of Atalanta within "real-time...
News Don't Worry, The Portal Movie Is Still In The Works... Apparently
The cake is a lie
Remember the Portal movie that was in the works? Yeah, it had slipped our mind too, but apparently it's still on the way according to producer JJ Abrams. In Abrams' own words to IGN, it's "finally on the rails" after being announced eight years ago. As it stands today, the script is reportedly in the process of being written,...
News Knockout City Has Hit 2 Million Players, Season One Starts Today
Knocked it out of the park
Knockout City has already hit two million players despite only being out a few days, most likely furthered by its inclusion into Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and EA Play. The official Twitter account shared the news, celebrating that over two million players have downloaded and checked out the game. It's worth noting that...
News Horror Prequel Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle Is Creeping Its Way Onto Xbox Next Year
Prepare to be scared
What originally started off as a Resident Evil 2 fan-remake with Daymare: 1998 is now becoming a new horror series, as Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle has been announced for Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and Xbox One. Publisher Leonardo Interactive and developer Invader Studios have revealed the game is set to be a prequel to the 2019...
Hardware Review RIG Pro Compact - 'The World's First Xbox Controller To Include Dolby Atmos'
There's more than meets the eye to this controller
At first glance, we'll admit that the RIG Pro Compact isn't really much to look at. Yes, it's a USB powered controller rather than a wireless one, and it's arguably not as stylish as the official Xbox Wireless Controller for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, but looks can be deceiving, and we've...
News A Sonic The Hedgehog Stream Is Coming This Week To Unveil 'Upcoming Projects'
Going to be a busy week
Thursday is looking pretty stacked, isn't it? Not only do we have a Dying Light 2 and Dragon Quest 35th Anniversary stream, but now Sonic the Hedgehog is speeding in with his own 30th Anniversary showcase, which is said to feature upcoming projects on May 27. You can tune in at 9am PT/12pm ET/5pm BST
Rumour Xbox Has Five New AAA Games To Announce At E3
"I do think I already know about 5 completely new, AAA titles"
If you thought Xbox was already working on a ton of promising games from their first-party studios, then buckle in, as word on the street is another five are set to be unveiled at E3. As mentioned by well known insider Klobrille on the Xbox Era forums, he suggested we may be seeing five...
Hands On Knockout City - Has The Potential To Be The Next 'Big' Thing
"Remember the 5 D's of dodgeball: Dodge, duck, dip, dive and dodge"
We're going to be honest - we were never particularly excited for Knockout City. The trailers failed to make an impression and it whiffed of a game that would be gone just as fast as it came. But social media has been buzzing with gamers surprised at just how good the game is. So...
News It's True, There's A Dying Light 2 Event Taking Place This Week
Check out this press kit we received!
There have been rumours floating around the web over the past few days that Dying Light 2 might have be having some kind of event this week, and based on a press kit we've received, that's very much the case! Techland sent us the above selection of press materials a few days ago, and shining a torch onto the...
Deals All 40 Classic Xbox Games In This Week's Sales (May 25 - June 1)
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, included across various sales including a Super Saver Sale. Below, we've included every single Xbox 360 and original Xbox game available over the next week, but be...
News Dragon Quest Creator Hints At 'That Game' Ahead Of Anniversary Stream
"We will announce a lot of things"
Xbox has been welcoming the Dragon Quest series with open arms recently, with both Dragon Quest XI and Dragon Quest Builders 2 not only coming to Xbox, but also Game Pass on day one. With the 35th anniversary stream arriving on May 27, series creator Yuji Horii has hinted towards a pretty big announcement. In a...
News Maneater Is Now Available With Xbox Game Pass
She's a maneater
Get ready to chomp your way up the food chain, as Maneater is now available on Xbox Game Pass! The shaRkPG is the perfect underwater simulator for anyone who wants to work their way up the food chain. Not only will you chomp down helpless fish, but you’ll battle humans, level up, and even earn some crazy enhancements for your...
Deals 300+ Games Included In This Week's Xbox Sales (May 25 - June 1)
Including a massive Super Saver Sale!
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! This week's selection features discounts on over 300 games and add-ons, spanning the usual Deals with Gold and Spotlight sales, as well as Franchise and Super Saver sales! PS: Don't forget, Saints Row The Third Remastered (included in the sale) is being enhanced...
News Xbox Fans Down Under Could Win All Seven Bethesda-Themed Controllers
Enter while you can!
If you weren't one of the lucky ones to secure one of those super rare Xbox Series X|S Bethesda-themed controllers, this might be your chance. Provided you're located in Australia, or across the ditch in New Zealand, Xbox and Bethesda ANZ are giving fans the chance to win "all" of the themed controllers. In total, there are...
News Super Bomberman R Online Is Getting A Free-To-Play Release On Xbox This Thursday
Including a 64-player battle royale mode
Like Bomberman? Like free games? You're in luck! Super Bomberman R Online is officially arriving on Xbox later this week (May 27), releasing specifically for Xbox One, but also backwards compatible on Xbox Series X and S. This version's highlight feature is the "Battle 64" mode, which takes the form of an...
News Dolby Vision On the Apple TV App And Spotify Video Podcasts Are Coming To Xbox This Week
More is always good
Some lovely new features are on the way for Xbox fans who enjoy using media apps on their Xbox - namely for Apple TV+ and Spotify - both of which are getting some cool updates starting this week. First off, Xbox has revealed that Apple TV+ will be getting Dolby Vision support for those with a compatible TV. The update will see a...
Roundup Here’s What The Critics Are Saying About Biomutant
Explore a world in turmoil and define its fate
After years and years (and years!) of waiting, the highly-anticipated action-RPG Biomutant finally arrives on Xbox tomorrow, May 25. and the reviews have been flooding in this afternoon with impressions of the full game. We've completed it, and you can find our review below and elsewhere on Pure Xbox,...
Review Biomutant - An Ambitious Game Weighed Down By Its Own Ideas
A missed opportunity
There was a moment ten hours into Biomutant where we had to pause and collect our thoughts. Not because the game was particularly challenging or intense, but from the overwhelming amount of systems being thrown at us. The marketing up until its release has heavily focused on the creativity inside the game, and its definitely...
News Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Next-Gen Listings Hint At June Release
“There’s always a bigger fish”
We already got word that Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order was getting a free next-gen upgrade this Summer, but now we may know when that may be. As spotted by Xbox Era, certain retailers in Brazil have listed the next-gen version with a release date of June 26. Other retailers in Denmark and Germany also have the...
Feature These 15+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (May 24-28)
Bring on the Mechs!
Welcome to your weekly Xbox roundup! After a break last week following huge titles such as Resident Evil Village and Mass Effect Legendary Edition, we're back into the swing of things with some bigger releases. The most notable being the eagerly anticipated Biomutant, which is finally launching after years of development. We also...
News Sonic Fans! It Looks Like A Collection Of Games Could Be Coming To Xbox
Gotta go fast!
It's Sonic the Hedgehog's 30th anniversary this year and SEGA has been very quiet with what it has planned so far - if anything. However, a new listing suggests a collection of Sonic games could be making its way to consoles. French retailer Sogamely has a Sonic Collection listed for PlayStation 4. There's no word on what it contains...
Rumour Dragon's Dogma 2 Currently In Development, Using RE Engine
Fans will be pleased
Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen has become something of a cult classic over the years. The fantasy RPG's audience has only risen since its launch back in 2012, and hopes for a sequel have grown over the years. News of a new entry seemingly leaked back in November last year (thanks GamesRadar), when Capcom suffered a massive data...
News Xbox And Obsidian To Control 'Future Iterations' Of The Outer Worlds
"Obsidian and Microsoft will be publishing future iterations in the franchise"
In what's perhaps not surprising news - but good to get some clarification none the less - Microsoft and Obsidian will be publishing any future instalments in The Outer Worlds series. The first game worked with Take-Two's subsidiary Private Division to publish the game,...
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