YesterdayMon, 29th Apr 2024

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  News Fera: The Sundered Tribes Is Bringing Its Monster-Hunting Survival RPG To Xbox Series X|S

  From the dev behind Star Renegades

  One of the games that peaked our interest at today's Xbox Indie Showcase was Fera: The Sundered Tribes, which is now officially heading to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S whenever it arrives - hopefully at some point in 2024. Fera is described as "an enthralling mixture of monster hunting survival action RPG with...

  • 3h ago
  • Xbox
  • Fera: The Sundered Tribes
  • Xbox Series X
  • Xbox Series S
  • Xbox Indie Showcase
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  News Tails Of Iron 2 Is Shaping Up Nicely In New Xbox Gameplay Trailer

  Embark upon a vast, snow-ravaged kingdom

  Remember Tails of Iron? The adventure RPG-lite released on Xbox back in 2021, and racked up some very impressive reviews at the time including an 84 average on Metacritic. Now, the sequel seems to be shaping up nicely too! Today's Xbox Indie Showcase treated us to the first gameplay footage of Tai

  • 4h ago
  • Xbox
  • Tails of Iron 2
  • Xbox Indie Showcase
  • ID@Xbox
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  News 12 Xbox Game Pass Titles Get New Reveals At April's Indie Showcase

  Including a surprise that's out today!

  Today's ID@Xbox April 2024 Showcase treated us to some fresh Xbox Game Pass reveals for the likes of Dungeons Of Hinterberg and Immortals 33 - and we also learned of some brand-new

  • 5h ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox Game Pass
  • ID@Xbox
  • Indie Showcase
  • Xbox One
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  News Stylish Action-RPG 'Dungeons Of Hinterberg' Secures July Release Date For Xbox Game Pass

  Colourful dungeons await

  We already locked eyes on Dungeons Of Hinterberg last year, with a lovely developer update dropping in December, and today brings fresh news on the Xbox Game Pass RPG - including a proper release date! Yep, this stylised, colourful adventure officially joins the Game Pass

  • 5h ago
  • Xbox
  • Dungeons Of Hinterbeg
  • Xbox Game Pass
  • Xbox Series X
  • Xbox Series S
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  News Here's Everything That Was Revealed At April's Xbox Indie Showcase

  Missed the event? Here's a recap

  Weren't able to catch the Xbox Indie Showcase event earlier today? No worries! You can always go back and watch the on-demand version for yourself, which you'll find elsewhere on Pure Xbox. The following list is everything that was revealed during April 2024's Xbox Indie Showcase: Astor: Blade of the Monolith is...

  • 5h ago
  • Xbox
  • ID@Xbox
  • Indie Showcase
  • Events
  • Roundup
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  Poll How Would You Grade The ID@Xbox April 2024 Showcase?

  Give us your verdict

  The dust is now beginning to settle on the Xbox Indie Showcase for April 2024! If you haven't had a chance to watch it yet, you can catch the full thing over at our live coverage page, and we've also provided an extensive recap of everything that happened as part of the show. So, all things considered, what grade would you...

  • 5h ago
  • Xbox
  • ID@Xbox
  • Indie Showcase
  • Poll
  • Features
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  News Life Is Strange Dev's 'Lost Records: Bloom & Rage' Is Transporting Us Back To The '90s

  Nostalgia Records

  One of the most interesting titles to re-appear during Xbox's April 2024 indie showcase is Lost Records: Bloom & Rage - an upcoming story-driven adventure from the folks behind Life is Strange. December's reveal teaser has been followed up by a new 'lo-fi summer trailer', which you can take a look at up above. If you've played...

  • 6h ago
  • Xbox
  • Lost Records Bloom & Rage
  • Life Is Strange
  • Xbox Series X
  • Xbox Series S
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  News Max Payne 1+2 Remake About To Enter Full Production At Remedy

  Development progress to the MAX

  Remedy's upcoming Max Payne remakes are about to enter full production, with the team providing an update on its plans during a new investor call. Previously announced last year to be "into the production readiness stage", the co

  • 7h ago
  • Xbox
  • Max Payne 1+2 Remake
  • Remedy
  • Rockstar
  • Xbox Series X
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  Live Watch The ID@Xbox April 2024 Showcase Here

  "Epic trailers, fresh gameplay, and new reveals"

  Welcome to today's Xbox Indie Showcase! This marks the first event of its kind in 2024, and we're expecting plenty of announcements, new trailers, gameplay footage and various other details for a variety of upcoming Xbox games. "On top of epic trailers, fresh gameplay, and new reveals, the show will...

  • 8h ago
  • Live Chat
  • Xbox
  • ID@Xbox Showcase
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X
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  News Sea Of Thieves Adds Multiple New Weapons In Season 12 Update For Xbox, PS5 & PC

  To coincide with the PlayStation launch

  The 12th season of Sea Of Thieves is upon us! To coincide with the launch of the game on PS5 tomorrow (April 30th), Season 12 is bringing a bunch of new features to Xbox, PS5 and PC, including multiple new weapons and even the addition of ziplines and Harpoon lines! The "Double Barrel Pistol" and "Throwing...

  • 8h ago
  • Xbox
  • Sea Of Thieves
  • Season 12
  • Update
  • Patch Notes
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  Rumour Xbox Currently 'Formulating Plans' To Fast-Track Next Fallout Game

  Will it arrive sooner than expected?

  Last week, we asked the Pure Xbox community whether you wanted to see Xbox focus on a new Fallout game amidst the hype of the TV show and amazing sales of the franchise right now, and it sounds like that's the plan. According to Windows Central editor Jez Corden (via a new episode of

  • 9h ago
  • Xbox
  • Fallout
  • Rumours
  • Xbox Series X
  • Xbox Series S
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  News Moon Studios Hopes Fans Get Why It 'Won't Be Making Ori 3 Anytime Soon'

  "This is our Magnum Opus"

  In and around the launch of its next big game No Rest for the Wicked, developer Moon Studios has been talking plenty about its popular Xbox series Ori - and why it likely won't return to the IP anytime soon. This weekend, the team has added further context behind this; claiming that it'll

  • 10h ago
  • Xbox
  • Moon Studios
  • Ori
  • No Rest For The Wicked
  • Microsoft
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  News Former Xbox Exec Shares Achievement Sound That Was 'Rejected' At Microsoft

  "We went through quite a few iterations"

  During the Xbox One era, Microsoft introduced 'Rare Achievements' - complete with their own unique sound effect to set themselves apart. Well, that achievement sound went through multiple iterations according to former Xbox exec Major Nelson; who's taken to social media today to share one of the team's...

  • 11h ago
  • Xbox
  • Microsoft
  • Xbox Achievements
  • Major Nelson
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  Rumour 'Two Brothers' Tease Hints At Possible Xbox Game Pass Addition For This Week

  "Two Brothers will visit Game Pass this week"

  We're yet to get our official Xbox Game Pass roundup for early May 2024, but a new tease is doing the rounds that hints at a pretty big addition to the library coming soon. Well-known leaker 'eXtas1s' is teasing that "two brothers" will be coming to the Game Pass service this week. Now, we don't know...

  • 11h ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox Game Pass
  • Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons
  • Xbox Series X
  • Xbox Series S
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  News Manor Lords Debuts To Amazing Player Numbers Ahead Of Planned Xbox Launch

  This game is really taking off!

  Late last week, medieval strategy title Manor Lords made its PC Game Pass debut, and it's safe to say that the game has gotten off a blistering start so far. The team has been posting all over social media this weekend about its incredible player number feats, just a few days after launch. On Saturday, publisher...

  • 12h ago
  • Xbox
  • Manor Lords
  • Xbox Game Pass
  • PC
  • Xbox Series X
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  Guide Xbox Indie Showcase: How To Watch Today's Special ID@Xbox Event

  Everything you need to know

  You may have missed last week that a special ID@Xbox Showcase was announced for late April, and the day has crept up on us already! The latest Xbox Indie Showcase is just a few hours away, and it should bring us plenty of reveals. Below, you'll find all the key information you need to know about April 2024's Xbox Indie...

  • 13h ago
  • Xbox
  • Guides
  • Xbox Indie Showcase
  • ID@Xbox
  • Event
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  News Bethesda Has Adjusted The Patch Notes For Fallout 4 On Xbox Series X

  There's still confusion though

  Back at the tail end of last week, we learned that the Fallout 4 next-gen update on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S was targeting 30/40FPS in "Quality" mode and 60FPS in "Performance" mode... but apparently that's no longer the case. Despite what the patch notes say, Bethesda Game Studios has clarified this weekend...

  • 14h ago
  • Xbox
  • Fallout 4
  • Bethesda
  • Xbox Series X
  • Update

Saturday27th Apr 2024

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  Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (April 29 - May 3)

  Including a remake of this 1997 tactical RPG!

  Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for April 29 - May 3! There's plenty to look forward to despite the lack of AAA releases over the next few days, including the likes of Front Mission 2: Remake, MotoGP 24 and the early access version of

  • 2d ago
  • Xbox
  • Features
  • Weekly Roundup
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X
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  Guide Xbox Game Pass: All Games Coming Soon In May 2024

  The full list of confirmed games so far

  Looking for a complete list of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in May 2024? 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 in May, as well as the...

  • 2d ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox Game Pass
  • May 2024
  • Guides
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  Talking Point How Often Do You Pick 'Quality' Over 'Performance' Modes On Xbox Series X|S?

  Do you prioritise visuals or frame rate?

  Once again this week, there's been a lot of talk about "Quality" and "Performance" modes on Xbox Series X|S in relation to the Fallout 4 next-gen update, and so we thought this would be a good chance to poll the Pure Xbox community on how often you typically opt for the best visuals over the best frame rate...

  • 2d ago
  • Xbox
  • Talking Point
  • Features
  • Xbox Series X
  • Xbox Series S
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  Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 27-28)

  How about some Star Wars Jedi: Survivor?

  Welcome to the weekend! There's so much to enjoy on Xbox over the next two days, including a free next-gen update for Fallout 4, some great new Xbox Game Pass additions, more Free Play Days titles and a

  • 3d ago
  • Xbox
  • Features
  • Talking Point
  • What Are You Playing

Friday26th Apr 2024

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  News Microsoft CEO Comments On Xbox's New PlayStation Store Success

  "More than any other publisher"

  Microsoft's latest quarterly results are in; with the team seeing huge gains across its Xbox division thanks to the acquisition of Activision Blizzard last year. However, it's not just ActiBlizz bringing the good news at the moment - some of Xbox's older studio acquisitions are bringing continued success too. As part...

  • 4d ago
  • Xbox
  • Microsoft
  • Satya Nadella
  • PlayStation Store
  • PS5
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  News Stalker 2's Open World Looks Mighty Impressive In New 'Not A Paradise' Trailer

  Be careful where you tread

  GSC Game World has today dropped a brand-new trailer for Stalker 2, ahead of the game's much-anticipated release on Xbox Game Pass. It's a short clip this time around, but the team's new 'Not a Paradise' trailer shows off some impressive technical details powering its open-world FPS. The landscape itself seems rich with...

  • 3d ago
  • Xbox
  • Stalker 2
  • GSC Game World
  • Xbox Series X
  • Xbox Series S
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  31

  News Fallout 4's Quality Mode Is Reportedly Bugged On Xbox Series X|S Right Now

  That explains the 60FPS

  Following yesterday's rollout of the Fallout 4 next-gen update, we noted how the Quality Mode on Xbox Series X and S appeared to run at a very smooth 60FPS, despite Bethesda stating that it would only support up to 30/40FPS. Well, it looks like the reason has been revealed. According to Digital Foundry's tests so far,...

  • 4d ago
  • Xbox
  • Fallout 4
  • Fallout 4 Next-Gen
  • Xbox Series X
  • Xbox Series S
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  News Xbox Game 'Tech Glitch' Gets 100% Discount, Now Entirely Free To Claim

  A free game with 1200 gamerscore

  We'll never say "no" to a free game, and that's what we're getting with Tech Glitch on Xbox this month! First released back in August 2020, Tech Glitch is described as an "old school couch multiplayer game" in which you need to tackle various puzzles or even create your own. Until recently, the game was priced at...

  • 3d ago
  • Xbox
  • Free Games
  • Tech Glitch
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X
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  Reminder Six Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass Early Next Week

  Including one that's endorsed by Phil Spencer!

  As we head into the weekend, we wanted to bring your attention once again to six games that are leaving Xbox Game Pass in just a few days' time - if you want to play them with your subscription, you haven't got long left to do so! There's plenty to enjoy here, but Ravenlok is perhaps one of the biggest...

  • 3d ago
  • Xbox
  • Reminder
  • Xbox Game Pass
  • Leaving Soon
  • Xbox One
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  News Steam's Most Wishlisted Game Is Available Today On PC Game Pass (April 26)

  Lead your people into battle

  Today marks the final Xbox Game Pass arrival of April 2024 - although this one isn't actually on Xbox just yet, but rather is a PC Game Pass exclusive until the Xbox version arrives at some point in the (hopefully) not too distant future. The game we're talking about is Manor Lords, which is currently the top wishlisted...

  • 4d ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox Game Pass
  • PC Game Pass
  • Manor Lords
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  News Lollipop Chainsaw Remake Will Be Getting A Full Reveal Soon, Says Designer

  "Get ready for the return"

  Although the Lollipop Chainsaw remake is officially slated for a Summer 2024 launch, we've not really seen or heard much about the title ahead of its impending release. However, that should be about to change soon - with new comments from designer Yoshimi Yasuda suggesting that a big reveal is imminent. Taking to Twitter,...

  • 3d ago
  • Xbox
  • Lollipop Chainsaw Remake
  • Xbox Series X
  • Xbox Series S
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  News Xbox's Gaming Revenue Is Up 51% YoY Following Activision Blizzard Acquisition

  The FY24 Q3 results are in

  Microsoft has today released its financial results for Q3 2024 and its Xbox gaming revenue growth is up by more than 51% year-over-year. Once again, this is mostly credited to Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, which was closed on October 13, 2023. This latest figure factors in 55 points of net impact from...

  • 4d ago
  • Xbox
  • Microsoft
  • Activision Blizzard
  • Xbox Series X
  • Xbox Series S
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  Rumour Resident Evil 9 May Have Been 'Internally Delayed' At Capcom

  "For one reason or another"

  It's been a whole year since Resident Evil 4 Remake launched on Xbox Series X|S (and almost three years since Village dropped), so naturally, attention is now turning towards RE's next mainline entry. 'Resident Evil 9' hasn't been officially announced yet, but we've already heard it might be open world - and now a fresh...

  • 3d ago
  • Xbox
  • Resident Evil 9
  • Capcom
  • Xbox Series X
  • Xbox Series S
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  Talking Point Would You Like To See Xbox Focus On A New Fallout Game?

  Have you caught Fallout fever this month?

  Well, we're officially in a bit of a Fallout renaissance, folks! Amazon Prime's TV show has drummed up huge levels of hype for Bethesda's post-apocalyptic series — so much so that the nine-year-old Fallout 4 has shot to the top of the gaming charts in recent weeks — and the

  • 3d ago
  • Xbox
  • Fallout 5
  • The Elder Scrolls 6
  • Bethesda Game Studios
  • Microsoft
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  News Lords Of The Fallen Custom Xbox Unveiled Alongside Major '1.5' Update

  The Master of Fate edition

  The team behind 2023's Lords Of The Fallen have unveiled a new custom Xbox Series X console to go alongside its fresh 'Master of Fate' update. Five systems are up for grabs in total, and you can enter to win via the competition landing page - with multiple ways to enter. The giveaway is open to residents of the UK &...

  • 3d ago
  • Xbox
  • Lords of the Fallen
  • Xbox Series X
  • Xbox Series S
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  News Blizzard Has Decided To Skip BlizzCon In 2024

  "This is a Blizzard decision" not a Microsoft one

  Blizzard's annual event 'BlizzCon' won't be taking place this year, and while there's been some speculation it could have been a decision made by a "higher up" at Microsoft, it's now been confirmed this is not the case. A Blizzard spokesperson informed Windows Central "this is a Blizzard decision"...

  • 4d ago
  • Xbox
  • Blizzard
  • Xbox Series X
  • Xbox Series S