Xbox Series X News
December2022
News NFS Unbound Dev Says Leaving Xbox One Behind Led To 'Transformative Racing Experience'
"I feel like anyone that plays it will totally understand"
Need for Speed Unbound is the first NFS title to arrive after the current-gen console launch in late 2020, with the teams at EA and Criterion deciding to drop last-gen systems with this release. While the development studio initially wanted to go with a cross-gen release for Unbound, it...
Talking Point What Do You Think Of Insurgency: Sandstorm On Xbox Game Pass?
Enjoying it so far?
Insurgency: Sandstorm has been playable on Xbox Game Pass for a few days now, having arrived on the service as one of November 2022's biggest Game Pass additions. Here at Pure Xbox, we've been enjoying this one since it first released on console, and we're glad to see the game opened up to a whole new audience. Sandstorm is a...
News Despite The Launch Issues, The Callisto Protocol Is Great At 60FPS On Xbox Series X
It's a beautiful game as well
Update: The Callisto Protocol has since added various patches on Xbox Series X: <related ids="142421"> Original story: The release of The Callisto Protocol caused a bit of fuss earlier this week when it was reported that the Xbox Series X version was missing ray traced reflections in its quality
Review The Callisto Protocol - An Uneven Spiritual Successor To Dead Space
Get a GRP
Striking Distance Studios has made no secret of the fact that its inaugural effort, The Callisto Protocol, shares plenty of DNA with Visceral Games' genre-defining Dead Space franchise, and with a bunch of ex-Visceral staff, including Dead Space's co-creator, designer, animation director and co-developer all involved here, it should come...
News Halo's Multiplayer Creative Director Leaves 343 After More Than 11 Years
Another Halo veteran has departed
Following the recent release of the Halo Infinite Winter Update, longtime 343 Industries employee Tom French has announced his departure from the team. In a brief message on social media, French said he was stepping out of his Spartan armour to go on "new adventures". He added how it had been a "massive honor" to...
News Xbox Winter Demo Event 2022 Announced, Will Feature 20+ Games
Play a bunch of ID@Xbox demos for free next week!
Xbox has announced today that the ID@Xbox Winter Demo Event 2022 will be taking place from December 6th to December 12th, allowing you to check out a bunch of upcoming Xbox indie games. The demos for these games will be available to download from the Xbox dashboard for a week before they disappear,...
News The Overwatch-Style 'Gundam Evolution' Is Now Available For Free On Xbox
"Get in pilots!"
Interested in a new free-to-play release? Bandai Namco has launched Gundam Evolution on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S this week, which takes the form of a team-based first-person shooter. Gundam Evolution is focused around 6v6 battles in which "players take control of mobile suits from the hit Gundam anime". The game is...
News The Callisto Protocol Performance Analysis Shows 'Disappointing' Issues On Xbox Series X|S
"It's not a disaster but it needs additional work"
Update: The Callisto Protocol has since received various patches on Xbox Series X and S: <related ids="142421"> Original story: Digital Foundry's The Callisto Protocol analysis is here, and sadly, there are a few issues present on both current-gen Xbox consoles right now. Sure, the game is...
News Assassin's Creed Mirage Reportedly Aiming For August 2023 Launch On Xbox
Coming into view
Ubisoft announced its next core Assassin's Creed game back in September when it unveiled Assassin's Creed Mirage to the world, set in the city of Baghdad. At the time, the company only attached a "2023" release window to Mirage, with no further details on a proper release date revealed at the time. However, a new report suggests the...
News Monster Hunter Rise Supports 120FPS On Xbox Series X, Two Performance Modes Confirmed
"Enjoy silky smooth action on Xbox Series X"
In case you missed it, Monster Hunter Rise was finally confirmed last night to be coming to Xbox Game Pass in January 2023, jumping across from Nintendo Switch to Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and Windows PC. We also now have a few more details about how Monster Hunter Rise will perform on Xbox...
Deals 500+ Add-Ons Discounted As Part Of Xbox Winter DLC Sale
Fill yer stockings!
Shortly after this week's Deals with Gold selection went live, the folks over at Xbox decided to unload an absolutely massive add-on sale upon us, featuring over 500 chunks of Xbox DLC. There's quite a lot of stuff featured here, including huge expansions like Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Dawn of Ragnarok, so the full selection is...
News EA Reveals Long-Term Roadmap For Battlefield 2042 On Xbox Game Pass
Support is coming, lots of it
After a year-long wait, DICE's latest shooter in Battlefield 2042 hit Xbox Game Pass last month, coinciding with the game's third season of content. While that third season is still in full swing with more content to come, the team has also detailed some of what's arriving during Season 4, along with confirming Season 5...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Think Of Dead Space-Like 'The Callisto Protocol'
Enough space
We feel like we've been waiting forever for this one, but The Callisto Protocol is finally out today, December 2nd! Ahead of launch, a bunch of outlets have been playing this horror shooter — directed by one of the creators of Dead Space — so we have a fair idea of what the critics think so far. Update: You'll also now find our...
News Monster Hunter Rise Confirmed For Xbox Game Pass In January 2023
No longer a Switch console exclusive!
Update: Well, it's official! Microsoft has confirmed that Monster Hunter Rise is coming to Xbox Game Pass for Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and PC on January 20th, 2023, and you can watch the trailer above. In addition, the huge "Sunbreak" expansion will also launch for Xbox in Spring 2023...
News Xbox Boasts 'Strong' UK Sales Of Series X|S For Black Friday 2022
"The platform accounted for 40% of all consoles sold..."
We're finally starting to get some sales data from Black Friday 2022 for Xbox, and it looks like the platform did very well for itself over the past week - at least in the UK, where the Series X and Series S accounted for 40% of all consoles sold. That figure is slightly behind the Nintendo...
Review LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga - The Force Is Strong With This One
Update: And now it's heading to Game Pass!
Update (Thu 1st Dec, 2022): With today's news that LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga is coming to Xbox Game Pass on December 6th, 2022, we thought we'd republish this review to give you an idea of what to expect. Enjoy! <related ids="141983"> Original review (Mon 4th Apr, 2022): This reviewer has...
News Another 11 Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass Soon (December 15)
This is a painful one!
Microsoft has confirmed the first batch of games that will leave Xbox Game Pass in December 2022, and it's a pretty painful set of departures, featuring the likes of Dragon Quest XI, Aliens: Fireteam Elite, Firewatch, Lake and others. Here's the full list of titles leaving Xbox Game Pass in early December 2022:
News These Eight Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (December 6-15)
Update: One has been removed!
Update: Microsoft has since delayed Hot Wheels Unleashed on Xbox Game Pass for unknown reasons. We've updated the table below to reflect this. Original story: The first batch of December 2022's Xbox Game Pass titles has arrived, with Microsoft officially revealing what's coming to the service in early December, inclu
News It's Official, LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Joins Xbox Game Pass Next Week
We've got a great feeling about this
It was teased yesterday, and now we've got confirmation! LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga is officially joining Xbox Game Pass next week on Tuesday, December 6th. The Force is definitely strong with this announcement! LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga is the most recent game
News Three Games Are Available Today With Xbox / PC Game Pass (December 1)
Update: Another surprise joins the lineup!
Update: We've got another one to add to the list! Eastward has arrived today on console, PC and cloud as part of Xbox Game Pass, so we've added it to the list below. We'll let you know if any others crop up! Original story: Microsoft has wasted little time with the Xbox Game Pass lineup in December 2022,...
November2022
News Xbox Appears To Be Teasing A Major New Game Pass Title For December
Update: Now confirmed!
Update: No more guessing required! Microsoft has now confirmed that LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga was the game that was being teased, and it's coming to Xbox Game Pass on December 6th, 2022. <related ids="141983"> Original story: The Xbox Game Pass Twitter account has been teasing an apparent new addition to Xbox...
News Bethesda 'Wishes' The Elder Scrolls 6 Development Was Going Quicker Than It Is
"We're going to make sure we do it right"
We barely know anything more about The Elder Scrolls 6 since the game was first teased way back in 2018, yet that hasn't stopped folks talking about it on a constant basis. For a while, Bethesda largely avoided talking about the game while it focused on Starfield, however company legend Todd Howard recently...
News Sonic Frontiers 2023 Roadmap Includes New Modes, Characters And Story Content
"New modes, new Koco, new...playable characters!?"
SEGA has today unveiled the 2023 roadmap of new content for Sonic Frontiers, with next year set to include three major updates full of new modes, features, characters and even story content. As you can see from the image above, "Update 1" will be including the likes of a Photo Mode and Juke Box,...
News Grounded Update 1.1.0 Brings First 'Holiday Treat' Since Full Xbox Launch
"Are you ready for a special HOLIDAY TREAT?"
Grounded developer Obsidian has detailed the full patch notes for the survival game's 1.1.0 update, which is set to arrive next month on Xbox. For now, the patch is still going through its testing phase, but the team is promising a nice holiday treat for us all. That treat consists of a bunch of new...
News 'Firefighting Simulator - The Squad' Is Bringing The Heat To Xbox Next Week
With online co-op for up to four players!
We've been shocked by the success of Police Simulator: Patrol Officers on the "Top Paid" Xbox charts over the past week-or-so, and history might be about to repeat itself in the form of Firefighting Simulator, which arrives next week. Firefighting Simulator - The Squad, to give it its proper title, first...
Guide Insurgency: Sandstorm: Best Weapon Loadouts
A beginner's guide for Xbox Game Pass players
Insurgency: Sandstorm has now arrived as part of the November 2022 Xbox Game Pass lineup, meaning a lot of players are probably in the early stages of getting to grips with this intense first-person shooter on Xbox. Sandstorm is packed with weapons too, from SMGs and ARs to Marksman Rifles and Bolt...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Marvel's Midnight Suns
It sounds marvellous
Marvel's Midnight Suns is an upcoming AAA title that helps form a pretty busy December for new releases on Xbox. It launches the very same day as Need for Speed Unbound and The Callisto Protocol on December 2nd, and ahead of that date, critics have been goi
Guide The Callisto Protocol Release Date, Release Times & Preload Details On Xbox
Everything you need to know
It's finally almost time for The Callisto Protocol on Xbox! The gory shooter is being directed by the co-creator of the Dead Space series, Glen Schofield, so we've got high hopes that it'll turn out to be something special. With just a few days left to go, you'll find all the details you need to know in this guide...
News 'Evil West' Tech Review Highlights 'Compromised' Performance On Xbox Series X|S
"All modes on current-gen consoles could use some work"
The team over at Digital Foundry have taken a good long look at Evil West on current-gen consoles to see how the game performs on Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and PS5. Both of the more expensive consoles offer two performance modes, while Xbox Series S currently delivers just one 30FPS mode,...
News Eight Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass Today (November 30)
Time for a speedrun?
In case you've lost track of all the Xbox Game Pass comings and goings in November 2022, we're here to remind you that eight more titles are set to leave the library today, November 30th. There aren't any huge losses in here, but still, some decent games will no longer be available as part of the service next month. Here's the...
News Far Cry 6 'Lost Between Worlds' Is A Supernatural Expansion Coming This December
The space in between
Ubisoft has finally revealed Far Cry 6's 'Lost Between Worlds' expansion, almost two months on from first announcing the DLC as part of a new edition of the game. Lost Between Worlds is a "rich, action-packed gauntlet" that takes place in a fractured, otherworldly land - and it looks quite a bit different to what the main game...
News Todd Howard On Starfield's Xbox Exclusivity: 'It's Just Awesome'
The team gets help from "the top engineers" at Xbox
Starfield is easily one of the most anticipated titles of 2023, but one question that continues to resurface is about the platforms this epic space RPG is coming to. In a new interview on the Lex Fridman podcast (via YouTube), legendary game developer Todd Howard was asked once again about the...
News Gotham Knights Adds Two Free Multiplayer Modes, Both Available Now On Xbox Series X|S
And don't forget it's still on sale!
It's a pretty big day for Gotham Knights, which has just added two brand-new online multiplayer modes for free on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S (along with other platforms), with both of them based around co-operative play. The first of these is called Heroic Assault, which allows players to team up in squads...
Poll Are You Happy With December 2022's Xbox Games With Gold?
Interested in either of them?
Microsoft has officially announced December 2022's Xbox Games with Gold, giving us a look at a couple more games we'll be able to play at no extra cost with our Xbox Live Gold memberships next month. <related ids="141838"> We were initially hoping for something like Dead Rising 4 for a Christmas theme, but...
News Xbox Games With Gold For December 2022 Announced
The latest batch of titles
Microsoft has officially announced the new Xbox Games With Gold titles for December 2022! These games are available to download for free for Xbox Live Gold members (including subscribers to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate). Keep in mind that as of this past October, Microsoft will no longer be including Xbox 360 games as part of...
News Need For Speed Unbound Getting Positive Early Reception, Xbox Game Pass Trial Now Live
Worth a try?
Need for Speed Unbound is beginning to roll out across Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, as the game's early access 'Palace Edition' has gone live alongside its EA Play and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate 10-hour free trial. With the first batch of players now going hands-on, some initial impressions are beginning to crop up online, and the...
Deals 100+ Games Added To This Week's Xbox Sales (November 29 - December 6)
DWG, Spotlight & LEGO Franchise sales!
Although the Xbox Black Friday 2022 sale still has a couple of days left to run, Microsoft has treated us to a batch of over 100 new Xbox deals today, spread across Deals with Gold, Spotlight and LEGO Franchise promotions. Don't forget about that Black Friday sale though — there are some great offers you...
News Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (November 29)
Along with a free 10-hour trial for NFS!
As the month comes to a close, Microsoft is continuing to bring some new additions to the Xbox Game Pass library in November 2022. Today, November 29th, we've got two new titles playable with Xbox Game Pass; the fantastic first-person shooter Insurgency: Sandstorm and a brand-new release in PanicBarn's Soccer...
News Sonic Frontiers Update Fixes Xbox Series S Performance Issue
Download it now
If you've been playing Sonic Frontiers on the Xbox Series S, you might have been aware of an unfortunate performance issue that has troubled this specific version until now. Earlier this month, around the time of the new game's release, Xbox Series S users found the game was locked at 30FPS. There was supposedly a workaround to...
News Xbox Mini Fridge Gets Major Walmart Discount For Cyber Monday 2022
Great deal if you want one!
It hasn't been a particularly busy day for Cyber Monday 2022 deals so far, but we've seen a great offer coming from Walmart over the past couple of hours for an Xbox Mini Fridge - reduced from (supposedly) $99 to just $55! As far as we can tell — it's not made particularly clear — this is for the
Reminder The Xbox Black Friday Sale 2022 Ends This Week
This is your last chance!
It's almost time for the Xbox Black Friday 2022 sale to wrap up, with the current selection of digital discounts set to expire on November 30th (that's just two days away!). Whatever you've had your eye on over the last week or two, there's not long left to snag it. If you haven't had a chance to sample what's on offer...
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (November 28 - December 2)
"Survive to escape the horrors..."
Welcome to your new Xbox games roundup for November 28th to December 2nd! There are three huge releases on the way this week in the form of The Callisto Protocol, Marvel's Midnight Suns and Need For Speed Unbound, while Xbox
News 'Over 125' Gaming Controllers Will Soon Work On Xbox Thanks To Third-Party Accessory
The Wingman XB 2 is coming
Third-party gaming manufacturer Brook has announced a follow-up to its 'Wingman XB' controller adapter, which enables even more controller options on Xbox consoles. Basically, the new adapter allows users to play various Xbox consoles using PlayStation pads, old fight sticks and more. Although the vast majority of...
Review Insurgency: Sandstorm - An Incredible, Immersive FPS Coming To Xbox Game Pass
Check your corners
New World Interactive finally brought Insurgency: Sandstorm over to consoles last September, following an almost three-year period as a PC exclusive. Sandstorm marked the follow-up to 2014's Insurgency, with both shooters delivering a masterclass in immersive and tactical close quarters gunplay. We can gladly say that the team was...
The top picks for indie games on Xbox consoles in 2022
What are the best Xbox indie games you can play as of December 2022? Microsoft has got an absolutely fantastic indie program on the go these days, and the team at ID@Xbox have released some incredible games over the past few years, with many of them included on Xbox Game Pass. Amidst the usual...
Talking Point How Are You Finding Battlefield 2042 On Xbox Game Pass?
Rolling the DICE
Battlefield 2042 finally arrived on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate this week, a year since it first launched back in 2021. Even at release, we enjoyed it a fair bit despite its shortcomings, yet we were eager to see how the game was going to progress throughout 2022. While the underpinnings of the game remain similar, it's safe to say...
Random Generation Zero Is Still Getting Plenty Of Attention On Xbox Game Pass
"I am absolutely HOOKED to this new game I found"
With the hundreds of games that are now available on Xbox Game Pass, it's inevitable that some of them get lost in the shuffle over time, especially if they're not major AAA releases from big publishers. Generation Zero, however, seems to be finding a bit of a new audience lately on the platform, at...
Feature Six Xbox Games We Wish Had Received An FPS Boost
These would have been amazing
FPS Boost has been a brilliant addition to the stable of Xbox features we've seen this generation - personally, this writer thinks it's the highlight of the Xbox Series X|S era so far! The program has modernised some of our favourite Xbox games from the past few generations, including the Xbox 360 era where most games...
News The 'World's Most Legendary Motorcycle Race' Returns To Xbox In May 2023
TT Isle of Man is back!
A few of us have probably played the first TT Isle of Man game — it was given away as part of Xbox Games with Gold back in 2020 — and now the third entry has just been announced in the form of TT Isle of Man - Ride on the Edge 3. Developed by the team behind Rims Racing, this latest outing for the series will
News GameSir G7 Xbox Controller Announced Featuring 'Paint-Friendly' Faceplates
Next level customisation
Third-party manufacturer GameSir is back with another Xbox accessory, and this one contains a pretty unique and impressive feature! The GameSir G7 is a new (wired) Xbox controller that lets you literally paint the front faceplate, enabling a whole new level of personalisation. The team behind the pad says that its G7...
News Xbox Series X Receives Price Drops For Black Friday 2022
In the UK and (kind of) in the US
We've already talked about the excellent Xbox Series S deals that are currently in place for Black Friday 2022, but what about the Xbox Series X? Unsurprisingly, were not seeing as many discounts for the most powerful Xbox console right now, but a few retailers have actually provided some worthy price reductions...
News The Witcher 3 Next-Gen Looks Even More Impressive In Side-By-Side Comparison
There are some major improvements!
The Witcher 3 may well be seven years old at this point, but most would argue it's still a pretty good-looking game today, even on Xbox One. However, the team at CDPR has just showcased a first glimpse at its Witcher 3 Next-Gen update and well, it looks absolutely fantastic compared to the original. The first...
Hands On Police Simulator: Patrol Officers - Rough Around The Edges, But Surprisingly Addictive
This is a silly sim, but we're enjoying it
This time last week, we reported on a game called Police Simulator: Patrol Officers which had become one of the "Top Paid Games" in both the UK and US, and even with the Xbox Black Friday 2022 sale in full swing this week, Police Sim
Deals Get 12 Months Of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate At 10% Off This Black Friday
Other discounts available, too!
This month, we're celebrating the second anniversary of the Xbox Series X and S, as both consoles launched on November 10, 2020 – where does the time go? With this in mind, we're giving you the chance to pick up a full year's worth of Xbox Game Pass at 10% off via the Pure Xbox store. Let's get stuck in, shall we?...
News Riot Games Could Be Bringing Its Hit Shooter Valorant To Xbox
Recent job listings reference "consoles" and "gamepad"
Riot's popular team-based F2P shooter Valorant could apparently be on the way to Microsoft's Xbox in the near future. A new job listing by the developer (via HItmarker) is seeking a "senior game designer" to "help bring console game products to market". This follows on from a separate listing a...
Feature All New Xbox Games Coming Out In November 2022
Release dates for every November Xbox launch
Welcome to our roundup of all new Xbox games coming out in November 2022! Below, we've listed every Xbox game with a November 2022 release date, including all confirmed Xbox Game Pass releases so far. Without further ado, here are all the new games coming to Xbox in November 2022: The Biggest New...
PSA The Witcher 3 Is Dirt Cheap On Xbox One Prior To Free Next-Gen Upgrade
Could be worth picking up!
Polish developer CD Projekt RED has finally shown us some of what The Witcher 3 Next-Gen has to offer, with more details set to trickle out over the next few weeks prior to launch. CDPR's upgrade is free for existing owners of the last-gen version, and the good news is that if you don't yet own The Witcher 3, it's dirt...
Guide Need For Speed Unbound Release Date, Release Times, Xbox Game Pass Trial Details
Everything you need to know!
Need for Speed Unbound's launch is right around the corner, with long-time racing experts Criterion back behind the wheel for the upcoming title. As this is an EA release, there are a few separate launches depending on which version of the game you pick up, alongside an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate free trial via EA Play. So,...
News Xbox Game Pass Is Stacked With Nominees At The Game Awards 2022
"Look at them all, we're so proud!"
The Game Awards 2022 is the last big event of the year, and it's scheduled to take place on Thursday, December 8th — live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles — beginning at 4:30pm / 7:30pm ET / 12:30am GMT. We also now have a list of all the nominees, and as highlighted by the Xbox team, Game Pass is...
News Mysterious 43GB Warner Bros. Game Discovered On The Xbox Store
Suicide Squad? Wonder Woman? Or something else?
We often find ourselves reporting on the Twitter account Aggiornamenti Lumia here at Pure Xbox, which scans the Microsoft Store for listings that aren't yet public, and it's found something mysterious related to Warner Bros. Games. A new title has been spotted on the Xbox Store under the codename of...
News Sonic Frontiers Gets Major Xbox Store Discount Over Black Friday Weekend
Speedy sale
Xbox has some pretty big digital sales going on right now, and although the ongoing Xbox Black Friday Sale 2022 contains some new releases like Gotham Knights, it generally sticks to slightly older titles. However, the team appears to have added Sonic Frontiers to the list this week as
News Xbox's Forza Horizon Bundle Pricing Error Is Being Refunded & Revoked
Slam on the brakes
About a week ago, we reported on a ludicrous Forza Horizon bundle deal where Microsoft accidentally sold the game in Sweden at a whopping 99% discount. When translated across regions it made the price less than $1, however those who snagged the deal are now in for a rude awakening. Microsoft has begun the process of refunding...
News Xbox Expects Next Console Generation To Start In 2028 'At The Very Earliest'
Here to stay
We've seen another round of responses today from both Sony and Microsoft regarding the UK CMA's investigation into the ActiBlizz deal, and the new docs provide some pretty interesting insights into the two companies' strategies. Chief among which is a little hint from Microsoft at when we can all expect the next console generation to...
News Here's Your First Look At The Witcher 3 On Xbox Series X, Two Performance Modes Confirmed
Free upgrade arrives this December!
CD Projekt Red has today pulled back the curtain on the highly anticipated free next-gen update for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, which arrives for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on December 14th, 2022. You can check out the new trailer above, along with some specific Xbox footage below, taken from the recent Twitch...
News 'Doctor Who' Dev Reveals Amazing Themed Xbox Series X Console
Is it bigger on the inside?
Fancy yourself the next Doctor Who? You might want this custom Xbox console to prove it! Maze Theory, the team behind both Doctor Who: The Edge of Reality and Doctor Who: The Lonely Assassins, has revealed a pretty epic custom Xbox Series X, based on the iconic 'TARDIS' of course! The console itself comes with a bright,...
Review Battlefield 2042 - DICE's Latest Shooter Joins Xbox Game Pass
Modern Warfare
The latest game to join the November 2022 Xbox Game Pass lineup is Battlefield 2042 (courtesy of EA Play), so we've gone back and dug out the Pure Xbox review of the game from November 2021, which you check out below. However, Battlefield 2042 has obviously changed over the past year thanks to various updates, so you'll also find...
News These Are The Top-Selling Games In The Xbox Black Friday Sale 2022
The hottest deals in the UK and US right now
The Xbox Black Friday Sale 2022 has been live for almost a week now on the Xbox Store, and that means we're starting to see a bunch of great deals crop up in the "Top Paid Games" listings across various regions. Focusing on just the UK and US stores for this roundup, there are some definite trends...
Review Gungrave G.O.R.E - Addictive Arcade Action That's Definitely An Acquired Taste
Kick their ass (on Xbox Game Pass)
The absolutely ludicrous Gungrave has finally returned! This brand-new entry sticks resolutely to the script laid down by earlier efforts in the franchise, presenting exactly the same flimsy but satisfyingly flamboyant arcade action as its predecessors, just with much prettier graphics this time around. This is a...
News Toy Story Is Coming To Disney Dreamlight Valley This December
To infinity...
Shortly after release, the team behind the Animal Crossing-like Disney Dreamlight Valley revealed that 'Toy Story' was coming to the game this fall, in the form of a major post-launch update. As it turns out, the update isn't far off at all - we now have a launch date! Buzz & Woody are flying into Disney Dreamlight Valley for all...
Feature 2023 Could End Up Being The Biggest Year In Xbox Game Pass History
We've hopefully got an amazing year ahead
As we fast approach the end of the year, it's already time to look ahead to what Xbox has in store for us in 2023. It's no secret that 2022 hasn't delivered quite as many AAA experiences as we would have liked, with many of them delayed out of the year for various reasons, but that means next year is already...
News Need For Speed Unbound Performance Details Confirmed For Xbox Series X|S
Smooth slidin'
Need For Speed Unbound is so close we can almost see it barrelling towards us through our rear-view mirrors. EA's latest open world racer hits the streets on December 2nd, unless you pick up the 'Palace Edition' which launches three days early on November 29th (the free Xbox Game Pass Ultimate trial also begins on November 29th!)...
News Grounded Wins Xbox GOTY At Golden Joystick Awards 2022
Elden Ring crowned the "Ultimate" GOTY
The Golden Joystick Awards 2022 took place yesterday, and Obsidian's fantastic garden multiplayer game Grounded took home the 'Xbox Game of the Year' award. Grounded managed to beat Halo Infinite, Scorn, As Dusk Falls, Sniper Elite 5 and
News Sea Of Thieves Season Eight Introduces On-Demand PVP Combat
The battle begins today!
The eighth season of Sea of Thieves has gone live on Xbox today, bringing with it a bunch of new content including on-demand PvP combat in which you can choose a Faction and attempt to sink as many enemy ships as you can! If you want to get involved, you'll be able to use the Hourglass of Fate on your ship to sign up for a...
News Atomic Heart Makes 'Strong First Impression' In Hands-On Preview
"It’s an engrossing world to get lost in"
We don't know about you, but Atomic Heart is one of our most highly anticipated Xbox Game Pass titles for 2023, and it'll be available for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S in just a few short months on February 21st! Ahead of launch, IGN has been checking out the game for a hands-on preview, and...
News EA Drops 'Most In-Depth' Look At Need For Speed Unbound Yet
Welcome to Lakeshore
The newest Need for Speed game was only announced in early October, and believe it or not, launch is almost here! Yes, Need for Speed Unbound hits Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on December 2nd, and ahead of launch, developer Criterion has put together a brand-new gameplay trailer. Unbound's 'Speed Race' gameplay video...
News Gungrave G.O.R.E Receives Mixed Reviews Alongside Xbox Game Pass Launch
Just below the 60 mark on Metacritic
The latest day one Xbox Game Pass launch for November 2022 is Gungrave G.O.R.E, which serves as a successor to the old Gungrave games on PS2. It's the first entry since Gungrave VR, and it's also the series' debut on Xbox! Here's what some reviews have been saying about Gungrave G.O.R.E so far:
News Xbox 360 Controllers Are Officially Coming Back Thanks To Hyperkin
The GOAT returns
The Xbox 360 controller, for our money, is one of the very best in gaming history. It refined the original Xbox pad just enough to create something special, and well, it looks like we might be able to experience using it again soon on modern platforms! Third party manufacturer Hyperkin has revealed that it's set to create some...
News Xbox Series S Reduced To $199 USD, But You Have To Buy It Via Instagram
You might even get $100 off the Series X, too!
The Xbox Black Friday 2022 deals continue, and this time we've got a particularly bizarre one to report! If you're in the US and you've never bought anything from the "Instagram Shop" before, you can get 20% off the Xbox Series X or S. This technically means you can get the Xbox Series S for $199.99 or...
Guide Warzone 2 Neymar, Messi, Pogba Store Bundle Release Dates On Xbox
Here's when they drop!
The first of Warzone 2's football (soccer) player packs have arrived through the in-game store, with Neymar Jr. gracing the battlefield first as part of a tie-in to the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Two more bundles are set to follow featuring Messi and Pogba, and here's when you can go hands on with the upcoming player additions...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Think Of Cowboy Vampire Shooter 'Evil West'
It's out now on Xbox!
The much-anticipated Wild West romp Evil West launches today on Xbox, November 22nd, and a bunch of reviews have already hit the web. While Evil West's review scores don't often hit the very high marks, its reception has been mostly positive so far - even if many critics find the game somewhat dated. Is Evil West Coming To...
News Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (November 22)
And they're both big additions!
It's another Xbox Game Pass day! November 2022's Xbox Game Pass lineup continues with two major additions today (November 22) in the form of Gungrave G.O.R.E and Battlefield 2042 - the latter courtesy of EA Play. For a while we weren't 100% sure that Battlefield 2042 was joining the EA Play and Xbox Game Pass...
News 'High On Life' Is Bursting With Personality In New Extended Gameplay Footage
Just a few short weeks to go!
High on Life is almost here, with its Xbox Game Pass launch currently set for mid-December 2022. Ahead of time, the team has released another extended gameplay video — this time a 25-minute-long clip — and all of High on Life's quirky personality is absolutely on show. The sequence takes us through a variety of the...
Deals 100+ Games Added To This Week's Xbox Sales (November 22-29)
Alongside the ongoing Black Friday deals
It's Tuesday, so that means the latest batch of Xbox deals have just gone live! We've got two new promos this week in the form of the usual Deals with Gold and Spotlight sales, but don't forget about the huge Black Friday sale that went live last week as well! <related ids="141212"> Here are some of...
News Elder Scrolls Online Creator ZeniMax Working On Huge New IP
Four and a half years in the making
The Microsoft-owned company ZeniMax - aka the parent of Bethesda and perhaps best known for its massive multiplayer title The Elder Scrolls Online - reportedly has a new IP in the works that's apparently had a lot of time and money invested in it. During an appearance on the Product Builders YouTube podcast last...
Review Evil West - Action-Packed Wild West Horror Let Down By Dull Design And Weak Narrative
From Dusk Til Yawn
Flying Hog Games, we think it's probably fair to say, has a bit of a marmite aspect to its back catalogue. Between Trek to Yomi, which we actually quite liked, and the multiple instalments of the ridiculously shallow Shadow Warrior series, this is a studio whose work you kinda either gel with or don't. It's brash, it's brutal,...
Soapbox Despite Its Rough Launch, I'm Incredibly Excited For Battlefield 2042 To Hit Xbox Game Pass
Progression
The time has almost arrived for Battlefield 2042 to hit Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, with DICE's shooter set to come to the EA Play library during the game's third season. Usually, this sort of EA Play addition wouldn't affect me, as I typically buy and play every Battlefield title at launch. However, 2042's bumpy arrival — and its rough...
News Skyrim Is Coming To Another 'Platform' This Month In The Form Of Fall Guys DLC
Season 3 is coming
Bethesda is still finding ways to release new The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim content in some form or other! Jokes about the game being playable on a microwave aside, Skyrim is set to become the latest Fall Guys crossover later this week, when the party game's third season launches. Developer Mediatonic hasn't fully detailed all of...
News Warhammer 40K: Darktide Gets PC Game Pass Date, But Fans Still Desperate For Xbox News
"Updates on Xbox release....pretty please?"
There was a little bit of confusion when the latest November 2022 Xbox Game Pass titles were announced, with Warhammer 40,000: Darktide being confirmed for PC Game Pass on November 30th - but with no sign of Xbox. If you haven't been keeping track, the reason for this is because the console version was...
Talking Point What's Your Most Anticipated December Release On Xbox?
Need for Speed? High on Life? Come tell us!
The end of the year is almost upon us, and we're already finding ourselves looking ahead at what's launching during December. The final month of 2022 is looking like a pretty big one already, with a slew of major releases dropping ahead of a stacked year in 2023. Next month kicks off with a tantalising...
News 'Mind-Bending' Game Pass Puzzler Superliminal Gets Free Upgrade On Xbox Series X And S
4K and 60FPS support!
Superliminal developer Pillow Castle Games has announced a fresh Xbox Series X|S upgrade for its "mind-bending" puzzle game, which is currently available on Xbox Game Pass. The free update has already arrived, and it brings 4K resolution and 60FPS support to current-gen consoles. The team hasn't specified the difference...
News AEW: Fight Forever's Latest Gameplay Looks Fun, But There's No Sign Of CM Punk
The MJF era has begun
If you're a big wrestling fan, you probably saw over the weekend that AEW unveiled its latest trailer for AEW: Fight Forever, which will be the company's first console game - and it's coming to Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. You can watch the trailer above, which gives us a first look at the character models for...
Talking Point What December 2022 Xbox Games With Gold Do You Want?
Something Christmassy?
It's almost that time again, as the Xbox Games with Gold December 2022 titles are set to be revealed very soon! The month of November delivered two Xbox One games, with Praetorians - HD Remaster and Dead End Job up for grabs. If you haven't got around to picking them up yet, you can still grab this month's Games with Gold...
News Ubisoft Won't Add 'Highly Requested' New Game+ To Assassin's Creed Valhalla
"We understand this news will come as a disappointment"
Ubisoft yesterday shared some news with Assassin's Creed Valhalla players - announcing the game would be wrapping up its post-launch support on December 6th, 2022. Perhaps the most difficult part of this announcement was Ubisoft's update on the "highly requested" New Game+ feature. In short,...
News 'Evil West' Game Length Revealed By Developer Flying Wild Hog
Fully playable in co-op!
Ahead of its Xbox launch next week, the team behind Wild West shooter Evil West has revealed the game's overall campaign length, which is fully playable in both solo and two-player co-op. In an interview with German site XboxDynasty, Flying Wild Hog confirmed that Evil West's main story campaign will take players roughly...
Feature These 15+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (November 21-25)
"Evil never sleeps… but it bleeds."
Welcome to your new Xbox games roundup for November 21st to 25th! We've got another busy week of new releases ahead, including the likes of Evil West, Just Dance 2023 Edition and more, while Xbox Game Pass is also adding some major titles in the form of Gungrave G.O.R.E and (hopefully)
Talking Point As Of Right Now, What's Your Xbox Game Of The Year For 2022?
Is it Elden Ring?
Can you believe it's nearly the end of 2022 already?! That means it's almost time for the annual Game of the Year awards here at Pure Xbox, where we ask you to vote on the best Xbox games in order to crown an overall favourite. Looking back over the past couple of years since the relaunch of Pure Xbox a couple of years ago, your...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About The Absurd 'Goat Simulator 3'
Nice udders
Goat Simulator 3 has made its way to Xbox this week, and we're just going to gloss over the fact that Goat Simulator 2 never actually released in the first place (silly goats). Anyway, despite the tongue-in-cheek naming convention here, critics haven't forgot about the game's launch, and a selection of reviews have already dropped...
Guide Best Warzone 2 Settings: Xbox Series X And Xbox Series S
Dropping in
Warzone 2 has been out for a few days now, and we've already dropped into Al Mazrah plenty of times on both Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. The good news is that both versions of the game are very solid, although our opinion on the best Xbox settings does vary a little bit between the two current-gen consoles. So, here are our best...
News Xbox 360 Action-RPG 'Risen' Is Finally Getting A New Console Port This January
"Running smooth and in its full quality"
Remember the 2009 Xbox 360 game Risen? This was a well-received action-RPG back in the day for PC, but the Xbox version received a fair bit of negative feedback due to its poor console port. Fortunately, we're getting a new one! Yes, 14 years after the game first landed on the platform, Risen will return to...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Think Of Cinematic Horror Title 'The Devil In Me'
Get it out, please
Supermassive Games, the team behind The Quarry and PS4's Until Dawn, has launched its latest The Dark Pictures Anthology title with The Devil in Me, out now on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. A selection of reviews are also now live as the game l
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