Random Does Your Series X Look Like This? Xbox Fans Have Figured Out Why
It happens to the PS5 as well!
News Xbox Accidentally 'Includes' Every Single Game With Game Pass
Now that's what you call value!
Random TikTok User Shocks Viewers By Painting Her Boyfriend's Xbox For Valentine's Day
"I died inside when you painted the ventilation system"
Guide All Optimised For Xbox Series X Games Out Now
Enhanced games for the Series X (and Series S)
Random Someone Thinks They've Spotted More Hidden Xbox Secrets In This Photo
At this point, who knows?!
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Guide How To Complete All Xbox Game Pass Quests In 2021
July 27th Quests now live
Have you heard of Xbox Game Pass Quests? For subscribers to the service, they're a great way of earning extra money while trying out some different games. In this article, you'll find guides for completing the game-specific Xbox Game Pass Quests every single week, helping you to maximise your Microsoft Rewards points in...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About The Forgotten City
The Skyrim mod turned mystery adventure game
There's been a lot of interest in The Forgotten City, which releases this Wednesday and is a reimagining of the Skyrim mod of the same name, turning it from an action-RPG into a mystery adventure title. Keep in mind this has been developed by a core team of just three people, so it's not a major AAA...
Guide Xbox Summer Spotlight: Earn Gift Cards & Microsoft Rewards Points By Buying Games
Get rewarded for purchasing select titles
The Xbox Summer Spotlight 2021 promotion has begun today, highlighting "some of the most anticipated games of the season". And if you buy enough of them, you can
PSA Microsoft Flight Simulator Has An Immediate 27GB Update For Xbox Series X, Series S
Your flight has been delayed
If you were hoping to start playing Microsoft Flight Simulator on Xbox Series X and Series S as soon as possible, we've got some bad news, as Asobo Studio has pushed out an immediate 27GB update for the game. You'll need to download this before you can start playing Flight Sim in any fashion, as even the offline mode...
News Microsoft Flight Simulator Is Now Available For Xbox Series X, Series S
Included with Xbox Game Pass
Update: Be warned, Microsoft Flight Simulator has an immediate 27GB update for Series X and Series S that has been pushed live at the time of release. You'll unfortunately need to complete this before you can start playing! Original story: It's time for take-off! Microsoft Flight Simulator is officially now available f
Feature 5 Activities To Try First In Microsoft Flight Simulator For Xbox Series X, Series S
Hey, I can see my house from here!
After months and months of waiting, Microsoft Flight Simulator officially drops for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on Xbox Game Pass today, and it's safe to say it's going to be a massive hit. The game is undoubtedly a technical masterpiece and a true 'next-gen' title, so we can't wait to see how it fares on...
News Xbox Series X|S Seagate Expansion Card Returns To Lowest UK Price Yet
For all your next-gen storage needs
If you're an Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S owner, the only way you can play next-gen games right now is via those consoles' internal storage, or via a special Seagate 1TB Expansion Card which admittedly is very costly. However, Amazon in the UK has now dropped the price to its joint lowest figure yet, going from...
News Death's Door Celebrates 100k Players In Its First Week
"Thank you so much for the support"
We just can't stop talking about Death's Door right now, which has received massive critical acclaim since its release on July 20, and it's officially been played by 100,000 people on Xbox and PC over the past week. This news was revealed by developer Acid Nerve on Twitter, thanking fans "so much for the support...
News Here Are The Release Times For Microsoft Flight Simulator On Xbox Game Pass
Today's the day!
Update (Tue 27th Jul, 2021 12:30 BST): Happy Microsoft Flight Simulator day! The game will be live on Xbox Series X and Series S (with Game Pass) in just a few short hours, and all the times you need are above and below. Original story (Sat 24th Jul, 2021 10:00 BST): We're sure you're well aware by this point that Microsoft Flight...
Guide How To Cut Microsoft Flight Simulator's Xbox Download Size In Half
Drop the size from 97GB to 42GB
Microsoft Flight Simulator is the talk of the town for Xbox Series X and Series S owners right now, but regardless of which system you own, you might be worried about the effect of its 97GB download size on your storage space. Fortunately, there is actually a way of reducing that size by up to a whopping 59.7 GB,...
Deals 50+ Games Added To This Week's Xbox Sales (July 27-August 3)
Alongside the huge Xbox Summer Sale
It's time for another set of Xbox deals! This week's selection is smaller than usual due to the ongoing Xbox Summer Sale (also known as the 'Ultimate Game Sale'), which still has a couple of weeks left to run until Friday, August 6. We've highlighted a few of the most notable Xbox games offers in this week's new...
Gallery The 11 Unique Biomes Of Forza Horizon 5
Seasons will also return
Forza Horizon 5 is headed to Mexico this November. The game's creative director Mike Brown has previously explained how it's a country with the "whole world" in one place - ranging from snowy mountains, epic canyons to beautiful historic cities - making it the perfect location to hold the festival. Now in an official...
News Splitgate's Immense Popularity Has Caused It To Be Delayed Until August
But the Beta will remain available
Free-to-play shooter Splitgate has been a massive success story for developer 1047 games since the launch of its Beta earlier this month, but the downside is that the servers haven't been able to cope with the incredible demand. As a result, the team has announced today that the full launch of the game has been...
Guide All Games With 120FPS Support On Xbox Series X
Take advantage of super high framerates
One of the cool new features of the Xbox Series X (and Xbox Series S) is the ability to play games at up to 120 frames per-second, providing a new level of smooth performance never before seen in Xbox history. That said, there are definitely some caveats, with one of them being that only certain titles can...
News Yes, There's A Way To Play Microsoft Flight Simulator Offline On Xbox
But it comes with some drawbacks
There's been a bit of confusion surrounding whether Microsoft Flight Simulator will be playable offline on Xbox Series X and Series S when it launches this Tuesday, but we've got official confirmation that it will be. Like in the PC version, there will be a dedicated offline option for those who don't have the best...
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla Gets A New 23GB Update This Week, Here's What's Included
We also have a date for The Siege of Paris!
The latest update arrives tomorrow for Assassin's Creed Valhalla, and it's a big one, clocking in at 23.79GB on Xbox Series X and Series S, and 17.2GB on Xbox One. But what's included? A lot, actually! Firstly, we've got confirmation that the second expansion, The Siege of Paris, will be dropping on...
News Mortal Kombat 11 Has Now Sold More Than 12 Million Copies Worldwide
Safe to say it's been a huge success
Warner Bros. Games has announced today that NetherRealm's Mortal Kombat 11 has sold more than 12 million copies worldwide, and the Mortal Kombat franchise as a whole has now sold 73 million "videogame units" to date. In a statement, creator Ed Boon had the following to say about the huge milestone: “When...
Talking Point What Are You Buying In The Xbox Summer Sale?
Splashing the cash? Picking up a bargain?
The Xbox team sprung the 2021 Xbox Summer Sale on us last Friday, featuring discounts on over 500 games, bundles and add-ons - from the original Xbox all the way up to Xbox Series X and Series S optimised titles. If you haven't had a chance to sample what's on offer yet, you'll find a range of guides below:...
News Raji: An Ancient Epic Is Getting A Lot Of Love On Xbox Game Pass
"So visually stunning, it deserves to be played"
It's been a fantastic month for Xbox Game Pass, and one of the additions that might have gone under your radar is Raji: An Ancient Epic, an action-adventure game set in ancient India which has been receiving plenty of praise. Xbox fans have been taking to social media to share their thoughts on the...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Microsoft Flight Simulator For Xbox Series X|S
Has it nailed the landing?
Prepare for boarding, because Microsoft Flight Simulator for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S will be available with Xbox Game Pass in just 24 hours' time! Without a doubt, it's going to be a very popular release. Ahead of the Tuesday, July 27 launch, a select few outlets have been given access to an early copy of the...
Feature These Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (July 26-30)
Including two major Game Pass launches
It's time for another weekly Xbox new releases roundup, and we've got a very busy week ahead, with plenty of intriguing releases, loads of Game Pass additions and the arrival of Microsoft Flight Simulator for Xbox Series X and Series S! As it stands, here's what's coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One this...
Random Xbox Boss Phil Spencer Is Joining In With The Death's Door 'Excitement'
Like everyone else, he's loving it!
Death's Door was the talk of the Xbox community last week, receiving immense critical acclaim including a 10/10 rating in our review here at Pure Xbox, and even Xbox boss Phil Spencer has been joining in the fun! Spencer replied to the development team last week on Twitter, congratulating them on the launch and...
News After Just A Few Months, GTA V Is Leaving Xbox Game Pass Again
It's another short stay for Grand Theft Auto
The ultra-popular GTA V only stuck around for a short while when it was introduced to Xbox Game Pass last year, and the same will seemingly be happening again in 2021, as it's been listed for removal on the official app. Grand Theft Auto V was added to Xbox Game Pass back in early April, which means it's...
News Two More Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass (July 26)
A couple of original Xbox classics!
It's Game Pass day! We've got another two games entering the service across console and cloud today, and they're both classic original Xbox games in the form of Blinx: The Time Sweeper and Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge. Here are the new games you can download with Xbox Game Pass today: Blinx: The Time...
Hardware Review PowerA's FUSION Pro 2 Controller - An Affordable Alternative To Xbox's Elite Series
A worthy budget option for advanced gaming
The Xbox Elite Series controller is an impressive piece of kit, but it's certainly expensive, and it's also been faced with some users reporting stick drift issues - something which caused Microsoft to actually increase the warranty. In comparison, PowerA's FUSION Pro 2 Controller, which manages to make a...
News Replaced Dev Praises Xbox For 'Actually Caring About The Indie Market'
"They really give a chance to small studios"
The team behind the retro-futuristic 2.5D platformer Replaced, which is coming to Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S via Game Pass in 2022, has heavily praised Microsoft for "actually caring about the indie market". In an interview with Twinfinite, Sad Cat Studios co-founder Igor Gritsay explained...
Feature Excited For EA's Lost In Random? Check Out Alice: Madness Returns On Xbox Game Pass
We're all mad down here
Earlier this week we finally got a confirmed release date for Lost in Random, a new upcoming platformer under the EA Originals banner. It looks devilishly charming, with Tim Burton-esque visuals, platforming and a world we can't wait to get lost in. The bad news is there are still two months until we can finally play it. But...
Guide Xbox Game Pass: All Games Coming Soon & Leaving Soon In July 2021
The latest Game Pass reveals and updates
Looking for a complete list of Xbox Game Pass games coming soon in July 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 July, as well as...
News Xbox Is Getting A New 'Game Pass' Themed Dynamic Background
Available now for Xbox Insiders
If you're a fan of the new dynamic backgrounds on the Xbox Series X|S, you'll be pleased to hear Microsoft will soon be releasing another one. While it's not officially available just yet, Xbox Insiders have already got their hands on it. Introducing the new "Game Pass" theme - channelling Microsoft's video game...
Pick One Which Of These Xbox Olympics Games Is Your Favourite?
Remember, you can only pick one!
It's time for another round of Pick One! This week, to celebrate the start of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, we thought we'd take a look at the short history of official Olympics games that have released for Xbox over the years. The most recent, of course, is the game of Tokyo 2020, which is free to try with Xbox Free...
Feature Everything You Need To Know About Microsoft Flight Simulator On Xbox Game Pass
Game details, release times, pre-load info & more
The sky is calling! After what feels like the longest waiting period, Microsoft Flight Simulator is finally making its Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S debut this coming Tuesday, July 27, and we're eager to get into the cockpit! Ahead of its release, we've put together a quick guide so you know what...
Talking Point What August 2021 Xbox Games With Gold Do You Want?
It's almost that time again
It's almost that time once again, with more Xbox Games with Gold titles set to be announced very soon! The month of July has seen Planet Alpha, Conker: Live & Reloaded, Rock of Ages 3: Make & Break and Midway Arcade Origins all given away for free for Xbox Live Gold subscribers, and another four games will soon be...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 24th)
Anyone for some Death's Door?
Welcome to the weekend! There's lots to check out on Xbox over the next couple of days, including a batch of Xbox Game Pass additions, three more Free Play Days titles, and the usual set of weekly sales. Oh, and
News Halo Infinite's Multiplayer Technical Preview 'Could Happen As Soon As Next Weekend'
"Stay frosty"
343 Industries has released its latest Halo Infinite 'Insider Infinite' blog update for the month of July - it covers flighting and what to expect from the upcoming multiplayer technical preview. Towards the end of the update, the developer mentions how it has been "given the okay" to reveal that its first "Bot-focused" technical...
Mini Review Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 - The Official Video Game - A Worthy Competitor
Included with Free Play Days this weekend
Update: With the Olympics beginning in real life today, and Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 included with this weekend's batch of Free Play Days titles, we're republishing this review to help you decide if you fancy trying it! Original story: Whether you should consider picking up the official game of this year's...
News Ahead Of Joining Xbox Game Pass, Hades Just Won 'Game Of The Year' At GDC 2021
It's going to be a fun August
The Xbox Game Pass releases are coming thick and fast at the moment, and another highly anticipated arrival this August comes in the form of roguelike dungeon crawler Hades, set to join the service on August 13. In the meantime, the game just won yet another award to add to its list of accolades, scooping Game of the...
Deals All Classic Xbox Games In The Xbox Summer Sale 2021
Xbox 360 and original Xbox titles
The Xbox Summer Sale is here! This year's sale features discounts on over 500 games, bundles and add-ons, available from Friday, July 23rd until Friday, August 6th. Below, we've included all Xbox 360 and original Xbox games available in the Xbox Summer Sale 2021, and fortunately all of them are backwards compatible...
News Respawn Entertainment Is Working On A 'Brand-New Single-Player Adventure'
Set in a "unique universe"
Respawn Entertainment, the developer behind Apex Legends, Titanfall and Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, has announced it's working on a brand-new single-player adventure game, currently in its early stages. This was revealed on Twitter by Respawn creative director Mohammed Alavi, who described the team working on the...
News Don't Worry, Microsoft Flight Simulator 'Maintains A High Standard' On Xbox Series S
"The two consoles have left me consistently in awe"
We're expecting to see a fair few previews for Microsoft Flight Simulator on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S crop up over the next few days, and Windows Central is one of the outlets that has been first to the punch. In their preview, they've highlighted the differences between the Xbox Series X...
News The Dead Space Remake Will 'Never' Have Microtransactions, Says EA
"We're learning from mistakes"
Developer EA Motive spoke to IGN yesterday following the reveal of the Dead Space remake at EA Play Live 2021, confirming various details about the game including that microtransactions won't be involved whatsoever. This was stated by senior producer Phil Ducharme, who explained that the team is "looking at what can...
News Xbox Fans Are Eager To See Assassinations In Halo Infinite
"We haven't seen assassinations in any reveals or trailers..."
Since its delay last year, Halo Infinite has got back on track. There seems to be some concerns though about assassinations. YouTube channel TheReachWay raised discussion about them earlier this week - noting how there's been no mention of this mechanic so far. If you've ever played a...
News Sniper Elite 4 Receives Free Upgrade For Xbox Series X, Series S
"Sniping has never looked better"
Sniper Elite 4 is the latest game to have received the next-gen upgrade treatment today, with an "enhanced" version now available as a free upgrade for Xbox Series X and Series S (included with Xbox Game Pass). The update is said to "deliver gorgeous visuals up to 4K on PS5 and Xbox Series X, super smooth 60 frames...
Deals The Best Bargains In The Xbox Summer Sale 2021
Amazing games with huge discounts!
The Xbox Summer Sale is here! This year's sale features discounts on over 500 games, bundles and add-ons, available from Friday, July 23rd until Friday, August 6th. Below, we've picked out some of the very best bargains available in the Xbox Summer Sale 2021, allowing you to pick up some highly discounted and/or...
News Xbox Game Studios Acquisition Helped Make Psychonauts 2 Bigger, Says Double Fine
"To quote the age-old adage, you know, money is time"
Psychonauts 2 began as a crowdfunded venture, before Microsoft later swooped in, picked up Double Fine and dropped a boat load of cash and extra time on the project. That's what some of the game's developers said in a recent report, which revealed how the acquisition helped the studio expand the...
News Football Manager Dev Investing 'Millions' To Add Women's Football
"We know it’s the right thing to do"
The team at Sports Interactive have announced a highly ambitious plan to introduce the women's game into Football Manager, which is said to cost "millions" and will require a total rewrite of certain aspects of the title. In a blog post, CEO Miles Jacobson explained that women's football will be integrated...
News Shadow Of The Tomb Raider Appears To Be Getting Optimised For Xbox Series X & Series S
But we're not quite sure why
Here's a weird one! Shadow of the Tomb Raider has suddenly appeared as 'optimised for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S' on the Microsoft Store, despite receiving a noteworthy FPS Boost a couple of months ago. Various members of the Tomb Raider community have spotted the tag on the Microsoft Store, although based on...
Video Here's A Look At Microsoft Flight Simulator Running On Xbox Series X
"Never ceases to amaze..."
We're now just a few short days away from the release of Microsoft Flight Simulator for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on Tuesday, July 27, and the first gameplay footage is just beginning to roll out. The video above is one of the first that was posted to YouTube earlier today (by MrNightlife), highlighting over three...
Feature Xbox Summer Sale Now Live, 500+ Games Discounted
Hope you've been saving up!
The Xbox Summer Sale 2021 is here! This year's sale features discounts on over 500 games, bundles and add-ons, available from (technically) Friday, July 23 until Friday, August 5. Below, we've highlighted just some of the biggest games included in the sale (of course, there are many others to discover!), and Major Nelson...
News Doctor Who: The Edge Of Reality Crash Lands Onto Xbox This September
Is there a doctor in the house?
After missing its launch window of Spring 2021, the upcoming Doctor Who: The Edge of Reality from developer Maze Theory will now be launching for Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S on September 30. The game is said to be a reimagining of the previously released Doctor Who: The Edge of Time, a VR only title...
News EA Motive Is Using Fans From The Community To Help Build The Dead Space Remake
"We don't want to be in siloed and create our own bubble"
With the Dead Space remake officially announced, the question is now up in the air as to whether it will live up to the nostalgia of the original. It's a big task rebuilding a beloved game, something that Capcom managed perfectly with Resident Evil 2 Remake. To take on this gargantuan task,...
News EA Showcases Lost In Random's Unique Combat, Launching This September For Xbox
EA Originals strikes again
EA Originals has already had a great year with It Takes Two, and now Lost in Random looks to continue that streak. It's set to launch on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on September 10. The latest showcase of the game, which accompanied the release date confirmation, gave viewers an in-depth look at the game's...
News Battlefield Portal Will Allow You To Build Your Own Experiences With New And Classic Maps
A brand-new mode in Battlefield 2042
EA has announced Battlefield Portal today as part of EA Play Live 2021, which is a brand-new experience coming to Battlefield 2042, acting as a love letter to the series. The huge new feature will add a substantial amount of content. Along with the previously announced seven maps in BF 2042, Battlefield Portal...
News It's Official, A Dead Space Remake Is Coming To Xbox Series X & Series S
They're heeeeere
Well, after speculation and rumours galore over the past few weeks, it's finally happening - a Dead Space remake is in the works at EA Motive and is coming to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S at some point in the future. The short but sweet trailer showcased in-engine footage of the classic USG Ishimura ship from the original game,...
News GRID Legends Is A 'High-Stakes Driving Experience' Heading To Xbox In 2022
This is your chapter of the story. Become a racing legend.
Codemasters has announced today as part of EA Play Live 2021 that GRID Legends is a brand-new racing game heading to Xbox in 2022, described as a "high-stakes driving experience". The game will feature an "epic motorsport story" in a "ground-breaking extended reality production", the...
Video The Ascent Gets A Gameplay Deep Dive Ahead Of Xbox Game Pass Launch
Learn more about the cyberpunk RPG before it hits Game Pass
The Ascent is an isometric RPG scheduled to launch for Xbox Game Pass on July 29, and ahead of its arrival next week, Xbox has released a 14-minute deep dive to give an indication as to what players can expect. In the video, the team at Neon Giant talk about their love for the sci-fi and...
News Xbox's Game Development Kit Has Been Made Free To Download By Microsoft
"Get started building games today"
There are a lot of aspiring game designers about these days, many of which are creating phenomenal games with minimal tools. Just look at Death's Door - a game developed by two people which is currently the talk of the town. With that being said, Microsoft wants to actively encourage more people to delve into games...
News Chernobylite Finally Enters The Exclusion Zone On Xbox This September
Just in time for the spooky season
Over the past few months you may have heard of a game known as Chernobylite, an RPG survival horror title set in a 3D-scanned recreation of the real Exclusion Zone from Chernobyl. It's currently in Early Access on PC, but is now finally making its way to Xbox One on September 7. Originally intended to release in...
News Xbox Unveils New Range Of Microsoft Flight Simulator Accessories
For the ultimate Flight Sim experience
The excitement is really building ahead of the release of Microsoft Flight Simulator for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S (included with Game Pass) on July 27, and some new flight accessories are on the way for the game. Without further ado, here's what Microsoft has announced today: Turtle Beach VelocityOne...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (July 22-25)
Welcome to the Olympics!
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 a great selection this week with EA's Battlefield 1, last year's Cobra Kai: The Karate Kid Saga, and Olympic...
News Free-To-Play Shooter Splitgate Is So Popular, The Servers Can't Handle It
"It’s been a rough day trying to handle this scale"
Splitgate may not be launching on Xbox officially until July 27, but an open beta has been taking place ahead of its full release. The free-to-play shooter embodies elements of Portal and Halo, and is proving to be so popular tha
News Three More Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass (July 22)
"Three entangled stories. One unforgettable adventure."
It's Game Pass day! We've got another three games entering the service across console, PC and cloud today, with a brand-new release in the form of Last Stop, which is a new narrative-focused supernatural adventure. (Last Stop isn't available at the time of writing, but will be at some point...
News You Can Now Purchase A Crash Bandicoot 25th Anniversary Game Bundle
And it's currently available for half-price
The Crash Bandicoot series this year celebrates its 25th anniversary and as part of this a new bundle pack has been released featuring three (or should we say five) games for the price of one. For just $59.99 / £54.99 (with 15 hours remaining at the time of writing), you can get Crash Bandicoot 4: It's...
News Death's Door Players Are Loving This Unique Little Feature In The Game
Pretty pointless, but packing a punch
Death's Door launched on Xbox yesterday and we absolutely love it. It's the first game that we've given a 10/10 rating to this year due to its perfect blend of multiple genres. It's also a game that is packed with cute, funny little moments, and players seem to unanimously be loving this one singular feature...
Video Aliens: Fireteam Elite Looks To Be The Perfect Love Letter To The Series
It sounds like the game is in good hands
It's hard to believe we're only weeks away from Aliens: Fireteam Elite, considering a few months ago we didn't even know it existed, but here we are. As with any release on the horizon, previews for the game have dropped and the consensus seems to suggest fans of the series are going to find something to...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Think Of Last Stop, Hitting Xbox Game Pass Tomorrow
"It was a thoughtful journey, one that concluded on a satisfying note"
The narrative-driven experience Last Stop was announced to be arriving on Xbox Game Pass just a couple of days before its launch tomorrow, and now the first reviews for the game have dropped. Been looking forward to this unique adventure? Here's what critics are saying ahead of...
News PES Fans Aren't Happy With eFootball's 'Photorealistic Visuals'
"Did they really skip a year to come up with this?"
Today has been dominated with the news that Konami's Pro Evolution Soccer (PES) series is being totally disbanded and replaced with something called eFootball, which will be a new free-to-play experience arriving this autumn. The reception to the announcement has been somewhat mixed, but over at...
News Microsoft Flight Simulator Is Now Available To Pre-Download With Xbox Game Pass
Prepare for take-off!
The time has almost arrived, folks! As of today, Microsoft Flight Simulator is available to pre-download for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, meaning you can install all 97GB so you're ready to play on release day. To download it, all you need to do is head to the Xbox Game Pass app on your console, find Microsoft Flight...
News Halo Co-Creator Was 'Pretty Worried' About Halo Infinite After E3 2020 Showing
Weren't we all
It's no secret that last year's July showcase of Halo Infinite's campaign was lacklustre. While the foundations were there, it seemed at the time that it needed much longer to cook. The series' co-founder Marcus Lehto also shared in those initial fears, recently revealing he was "pretty worried" by what he saw at last year's reveal...
News Metroidvania Hacking Adventure Recompile Launches On Xbox Game Pass This August
Delve into the ancient, sprawling ruins of the Mainframe
Phigames and Dear Villagers have announced today that Metroidvania hacking adventure Recompile will be arriving for Xbox Series X and Series S on August 19, also joining Xbox Game Pass on the same day. The game is said to feature "stunning visuals, intense combat, tight 3D platforming, and an...
News Netflix Is Officially Adding Games To The Service, Initially Focusing On Mobile
At no additional cost!
There have been many reports surrounding Netflix's potential venture into the world of games, and now its been confirmed. The service will be getting a gaming expansion at no extra charge to users, starting with a focus on mobile titles. The news was buried within the company's Q2 earnings report, which revealed it sees...
Guide When Will The Xbox Summer Sale 2021 Be Revealed?
Prepare for a barrage of discounts
The Microsoft Store Summer Sale (also known as the Ultimate Game Sale and Super Game Sale) is almost upon us, during which a significant number of Xbox digital titles are expected to be discounted for a period of around ten days to two weeks. The official date of the sale hasn't been announced at the time of...
News PES Replacement 'eFootball' Will Be Tailored For PvP Gameplay, Rather Than Player Versus AI
"This provides a greater thrill than what AI can provide"
Konami made a big splash this morning by announcing that the PES brand is being replaced with something called 'eFootball', a brand-new free-to-play experience which is set to arrive on Xbox this autumn. There have been mixed reactions to the announcement, with some praising the move and...
News Cris Tales Has A Game-Breaking Glitch On Xbox, But There's A Workaround
"We are working on a permanent fix for this problem"
Cris Tales hit Xbox Game Pass yesterday after months of anticipation, but many players are running into an annoying issue so far. The game is locking up, preventing players from progressing at a certain point in the story. But don't worry, there's a workaround! According to users on Reddit and...
News Konami Is Replacing PES With 'eFootball', A New Free-To-Play Experience
It's the end of an era
It's the end of an era, folks! Konami has today announced that the PES brand is officially being dropped and replaced with 'eFootball', described as a "next-generation, free-to-play football simulation experience." The new game will be out this Autumn for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, utilising the Unreal Engine...
News Yep, Xbox Game Pass Is Getting Two OG Classics Next Week
We're winding back the clock
Xbox Game Pass is having a killer month right now, with another 10 games unveiled for the service earlier today, all of which are arriving before the end of July, and among them are two original Xbox classics. Both Blinx: The Time Sweeper and Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge are joining Xbox Game Pass on July 26,...
News Dirt 5's Super Size Content Pack Introduces More Cars, Tracks And Events
Along with a couple of free circuits
Dirt 5's latest expansion has arrived today in the form of the Super Size Pack, which brings new cars, Career events, sponsors and customisation items to the game. Better yet, there's also some free content for everyone! Let's start with the free content, which arrives in the form of two circuits on the...
Guide Halo Infinite Beta: How To Sign Up For The Upcoming Multiplayer Preview
Become a Halo Insider for a chance to get involved
Halo Infinite's multiplayer preview is on the way this summer, and for a number of weeks now, the game's community manager Brian Jarrard has been reminding players to make sure they complete all the steps to be in with a chance. In his latest post over on Twitter, he's reiterated this message -...
Deals All Classic Xbox Games In This Week's Sales (July 20-27)
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 the ongoing WB Publisher sale. Below, we've included every single Xbox 360 and original Xbox game available over the next...
News NBA 2K22 Gets A 'Features Preview' For Xbox One, Series X, Series S
Including a brand-new City and Neighborhood
2K Games has today shared some early details on features for NBA 2K22 on both last-gen and next-gen consoles, with the game set to arrive in just over a month on September 10 for Xbox One, Series X and Series S. Highlights include a new 'Seasons' feature across "fan favourite experiences" with "more...
News Cris Tales, A 'Love Letter To Classic JRPGs', Is Now Available With Xbox Game Pass
Peer into the past, act in the present
We've been treated to another new Xbox Game Pass title today in the form of Cris Tales, which is a "gorgeous, indie love letter to classic JRPGs with a new perspective", launching into the service on day one. Inspired by the likes of Chrono Trigger, Final Fantasy VI and even Persona 5, the game features...
News These Ten Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (July 22-29)
The latest batch of titles
The latest batch of Xbox Game Pass titles has arrived! Microsoft has today unveiled another ten games coming to the service over the next week, including the previously revealed Microsoft Flight Simulator and The Ascent. (We've also included two titles below which have joined Xbox Game Pass today, July 20) Here's a list...
Review Death’s Door - This Xbox Console Exclusive Is A 2021 GOTY Contender
"Deserves all the attention it will most likely get"
What do you get if you throw Zelda, Dark Souls and Hollow Knight into a cooking pot? The answer: Death's Door. The latest release from publisher Devolver Digital and developer Acid Nerve is a love letter to the adventure game genre, mixing in the magic, beautiful worlds and mystery
News Xbox Game Pass Shooter Lemnis Gate Has Been Delayed Until September
The turn-based, time-looping FPS strategy game
Lemnis Gate is one of the many day one launches scheduled for Xbox Game Pass this year, but it unfortunately won't be releasing this summer as previously stated, having been delayed until September 28. In a message on social media, the team explained that they require "a little more time to ensure...
News Battlefield 1 Has A Free Expansion Available For Xbox This Week
No catches, claim it while you can!
This week's selection of Deals with Gold and Spotlight sales has gone live today, and one of the deals that is featured as part of the batch is a totally free expansion available for Battlefield 1 called "They Shall Not Pass". There are no catches with this as far as we can see, with the deal having been...
Deals 150+ Games Included In This Week's Xbox Sales (July 20-27)
Bag yourself a bargain
It's time for another set of weekly Xbox deals! There are over 150 games to choose from once again this week, spanning the usual Deals with Gold and Spotlight sales along with the ongoing WB Games Publisher Sale. We've highlighted a few of the most notable Xbox games offers in this week's current sales below, and Xbox's Major...
Guide Games With Mouse & Keyboard Support On Xbox One, Series X, Series S
The latest updated list of over 50 games with KBM
You're probably well aware that the Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S all feature keyboard and mouse support in certain games, but you might not be aware of how far it extends, with over 50 games supporting it! If you're thinking about hooking up a keyboard and mouse to your Xbox, we've...
News Tom Clancy's XDefiant Is A Free-To-Play Shooter Heading To Xbox
Sign up now for a chance to play early
Ubisoft has today revealed a brand-new Tom Clancy game in the form of Tom Clancy's XDefiant, described as a free-to-play, fast-paced arena shooter. In terms of Xbox, it's scheduled to arrive on Xbox One, Series X and Series S. The game combines intense gunplay with personalised loadouts and specialised...
News Insurgency: Sandstorm Is Getting An Xbox Beta, Sign Up Now
"Be one of the first to play Insurgency: Sandstorm on consoles"
Yes, the popular PC team-based, tactical FPS shooter Insurgency: Sandstorm is still scheduled for Xbox at some point, having previously been delayed on multiple occasions, and a Closed Beta is set to begin soon. A page on the Insurgency: Sandstorm website is now asking for players to...
News Psychonauts 2 Will Reportedly Run Better On Xbox Series S Than PS5
There's no native PlayStation version for next-gen
Double Fine's Psychonauts 2 has been getting a bunch of attention today following the release of various hands-on previews, and thanks to one of them, we appear to know the game's performance details for every single platform. Aside from PC, both the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S have the obvious...
Roundup Psychonauts 2 Receives High Praise In Hands-On Previews
"It's imaginative, intuitive, and very funny"
Psychonauts 2 will be dropping on Xbox Game Pass at launch on August 25, and ahead of that date, various hands-on previews have gone out today. The good news? The vast majority of them are very positive! We've rounded up a few of them below, with the likes of IGN, GameSpot, GamesRadar and VentureBeat...
Deals Warner Bros Publisher Sale Brings 100+ Discounts To Xbox This Week
Save up to 80% on WB Games titles
It's time for another Xbox sale! Warner Bros. Games is currently hosting a special publisher sale on Xbox for the next few days (it actually unofficially started last week), featuring 100+ discounts on WB games and add-ons. Below, we've highlighted all of the standalone games in the sale, but be aware that the...
Feature These Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (July 19-23)
Stop the Time Empress and rewrite the future of the land
It's time for another weekly Xbox new releases roundup, and it's a pretty busy one this week, albeit without any major AAA games hitting the market. The highlight is arguably Cris Tales, which joins Xbox Game Pass at launch on Tuesday. As it stands, here's what's coming to Xbox Series X|S and...
News Another Three Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass Soon (July 31)
"Enjoy your vacation" while you can!
Microsoft has unveiled the next set of three games that will be removed from Xbox Game Pass in the latter part of July 2021, highlighted by the action-adventure puzzle game The Touryst and roguelike UnderMine. Here's the full list of games currently set to leave around the end of July:...
Guide All Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks You Can Claim In July 2021
"We are definitely not in Hawkins anymore..."
The Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks program is back as usual for July, so we've listed everything you can currently get your hands on below. Keep in mind that while Space Jam: A New Legacy - The Game was an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perk for a while, it has since been made available entirely free-to-play for...
News Warframe To Add Cross-Play, Cross-Save Integration Later This Year
"Play anywhere. With anyone."
Good news for Warframe fans! Digital Extremes announced this weekend as part of TennoCon 2021 that the game will be getting cross-play and cross-save support across all platforms later this year, including a new mobile port. In a press release, Digital Extremes CEO Sheldon Carter had the following to say:...
News Microsoft Flight Simulator Might Add Helicopters In The Future
"Planned" for a 2022 release, apparently
Ever wanted to take to the skies in something that's not a plane in Microsoft Flight Simulator? You might be in luck. In an update from the development team earlier this week, a feedback snapshot reveals the community's top wishes, and the top-voted one is the addition of helicopters. What's so exciting...
News Titanfall 2 Hacks Continue As Multiplayer Rendered Unplayable On Xbox
"It’s sad to see the state Titanfall has been left in"
We highlighted back at the start of this week how Titanfall 2 had been the victim of a series of DDoS attacks across all platforms, and unfortunately, the situation hasn't really got too much better ever since. While the hacks did cease for a couple of days, Titanfall 2 has once again been...
News Song Of Iron Introduces Its Gritty Adventure To Xbox This August
"Prepare to be met by a world set against you"
Solo developer Joe Winter has announced that his upcoming "moody and provoking action adventure" Song of Iron has an August 31 release date for Xbox, in which you'll dive into a dark Nordic world full of mystery and danger. In the game, "man, monster and nature itself will try to stop you", and you'll...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 17th)
We're playing some Yakuza and Judgment on Series X
Welcome to the weekend! There's plenty of new content to check out on Xbox over the next couple of days, including a batch of Xbox Game Pass additions, three more (varied) Free Play Days titles, and the usual set of weekly sales. Here's what we’re
News Prepare Yourself, Microsoft Flight Simulator Is Around 100GB On Xbox Series X, Series S
It's a bit of a beast
Microsoft Flight Simulator will finally be with us on Xbox Series X and Series S (and Xbox Game Pass) in just over a week on Tuesday, July 27, but you're going to need to find some space, as it'll take up around 100GB on your console. A preliminary file size has begun to show up if you hit 'Manage with Game Pass' on Flight...
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