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The Lord of The Rings: Duel for Middle-Earth Board Game Review
Though you may want to pass if you already own 7 Wonders: Duel, The Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle-Earth offers an exciting and varied new take on the original game, while still being accessible for newcomers.
2/5/2025
The Jurassic World Franchise Wrote a Check That the Rebirth Trailer Refuses to Cash
The “new era” of the Jurassic World franchise still seems to be holding back based on the first trailer for Rebirth.
2/5/2025
Where to Stream Every Jurassic Park Movie Online in 2025
Our up-to-date streaming guide on how to watch all of the Jurassic Park movies online in 2025.
2/5/2025
Monster Hunter Wilds Gets PC Benchmark and New System Requirements
Monster Hunter Wilds is just a few weeks away, and Capcom has released a PC benchmark for players to see if their system is up to snuff. Alongside that, the PC system requirements have been officially lowered.
2/5/2025
Mobile Suit Gundam Live Action Film Now in Full Production
A live action film adaptation of the beloved anime and toy franchise Mobile Suit Gundam finally appears to have entered full production, with Bandai Namco and Legendary signing an agreement to co-finance it.
2/5/2025
Xbox and Nintendo Spurred the Two Scariest Moments of Former PlayStation Exec Shuhei Yoshida's Career
Shuhei Yoshida, former president of Worldwide Studios for Sony Interactive Entertainment, has revealed that Nintendo and Xbox each orchestrated the two scariest moments of his long career at PlayStation.
2/5/2025
Don't Wait for an RTX 5080: The HP Omen RTX 4080 Super Gaming PC Is Just as Powerful for Less
The HP Omen 35L RTX 4080 Super gaming PC starts at just $1840.
2/5/2025
Xbox App Recommends Trying Out Delisted First-Party Game, Confusing Fans
"Tailored to your tastes" in delisted games.Browsing Reddit earlier today, we spotted an Xbox fan confused as to why they were being recommended Forza Horizon 3 to pick up and try out.The 2016 open-world racer was delisted back in September 2020, and hasn't been available to purchase on the Xbox Store since the date of its delisting.
2/5/2025
Mae: The Definitive Edition Resurrects a Classic Fantasy Series
Gene Ha's critically acclaimed fantasy series Mae is finally returning to print in a new Definitive Edition graphic novel, and we've got an exclusive preview.
2/5/2025
WWE 2K25 Hands-On Preview
WWE 2K25 continues the recent tradition of the series, layering new features on top of existing and robust fundamentals. From my brief experience though, it’s hard to say this is anything but a very incremental step for an already well-realised grappling series.
2/5/2025
Marvel's Amadeus Cho Explained: Who Is the Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man Character?
Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man features the one and only Amadeus Cho in its supporting cast. Find out how this Marvel hero went from teen genius to Totally Awesome Hulk.
2/5/2025
Steam Now Warns You if an Early Access Game Hasn't Seen Any Recent Updates
Steam now warns PC gamers if an Early Access game hasn't seen a recent update.
2/5/2025
Pokémon TCG Pocket Estimated to Have Made Half a Billion Dollars in Less Than 3 Months
Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket is estimated to have made a staggering half a billion dollars in less than three months, the same amount popular culture hit Pokémon Go made in just 22 days fewer.
2/5/2025
Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition and Age of Mythology: Retold are Coming to PS5
Microsoft is continuing its string of PlayStation ports by bringing Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition and Age of Mythology: Retold to PS5 players in only a few months.
2/5/2025
Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Hits Massive Sales Milestone In Just 24 Hours
THQ Nordic and developer Warhorse Studios has announced a pretty incredible sales milestone for their Xbox RPG Kingdom Come Deliverance 2.The sprawling Series X|S sequel has sold one million units across all platforms within 24 hours of release - it only launched yesterday, February 4th!Meanwhile, over on Steam where player numbers are more visible than console platforms, the title has hit a peak concurrent player count of just under 160,000 in that same timeframe, closing in on a similar number of simultaneous players right now as we type this up.
2/5/2025
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Has Already Sold 1 Million Copies, Dev Calls It a ‘Triumph’
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 looks like a massive hit, with one million copies sold just a day after launch.
2/5/2025
Star Wars Outlaws Is on Sale for $40
Star Wars Outlaws for PS5 and Xbox Series X drops to $40 at Amazon, over 40% off its list price of $69.99.
2/5/2025
Best TVs for PS5 2025: Pick the Right Display for Your PlayStation
The PS5 is full of gorgeous games, so you should pair it with a TV that can breathe the most life into every frame.
2/5/2025
Cloudheim Announced for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S
Developer Noodle Cat Games has announced Cloudheim, a new multiplayer action-adventure/survival/crafting game due out next year in 2026 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
2/5/2025
Talking Point: It's Been A Year Since Phil Spencer Announced The 'Xbox Business Update' Event
That time, funnily enough, was exactly one year ago today - when boss Phil Spencer ended rampant speculation about Xbox exclusives and announced "a business update event" to discuss the future.Looking back, this was a very strange time for Xbox, and in some ways the business update itself still feels quite weird to watch.Read the full article on purexbox.com
2/5/2025
The Switch 2 Nintendo Direct Now Has a Time as Well as a Date
The Switch 2 Nintendo Direct now has a time as well as a date: 6am PT on April 2, 2025. That’s 9am ET and 2pm UK time.
2/5/2025
Xbox Exec Showcases Incredible Avowed Advert In Times Square
"Our global media campaign launches".The Obsidian RPG is now the star of a huge animated billboard in Times Square, as Microsoft's "global media campaign launches" this week for the upcoming title.Here's the advert, in both animated and still form:Read the full article on purexbox.com
2/5/2025
Debut Trailer for Jurassic World Rebirth Shows Scarlett Johansson Kicking a Pterosaur, Shooting a Spinosaurus, and Wondering 'What the Hell Are Those?'
Universal has released the debut trailer for Jurassic World Rebirth, offering a good look at what to expect from the hotly anticipated action movie when it comes out in July.
2/5/2025
Marvel Denies Using AI to Create The Fantastic Four: First Steps Posters, Despite One of Them Appearing to Show a Man With 4 Fingers
Marvel has denied using AI to create posters for The Fantastic Four: First Steps after fans spotted one image that includes what appears to be a man with just four fingers.
2/5/2025
Battlefield 6 Gets Xbox Release Window As FPS Prepares Its New-Gen Return
As part of a new financial call this week, EA has given its new Battlefield game a more defined release window, as the publisher plots the series' Xbox return.Battlefield 6 is set to hit PC and current-gen consoles in "fiscal year 2026" - which is sometime between April 2025 and March 2026.We'd hazard a guess that the Battlefield owner is planning to release its next mainline entry this fall, with a backup of early 2026 if the game needs a little bit more development time.
2/5/2025
MultiVersus Players Praise Major Season 5 Gameplay Changes Ahead of Server Shutdown — and Now #SaveMultiVersus Is Trending Online
MultiVersus will shut down when Season 5 ends in May, but the sweeping changes to combat speed that were introduced in a new update have fans enjoying its gameplay now more than ever — and even sparked a #SaveMultiVersus trend on social media.
2/5/2025
EA Boss Willing to Move Battlefield Release Date to Account for 'Nuanced Year Relative to Competition' (*Cough* GTA 6 *Cough*)
EA boss Andrew Wilson is willing to move Battlefield to account for what he called a "nuanced year relative to competition," and we all know what that means: the GTA 6 release date.
2/5/2025
Pokémon TCG Pocket Dev Gifts Players Trade Tokens But Still Doesn't Have Answers to Fix Controversial Feature
Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket developer Creatures Inc. has gifted players 1,000 Trade Tokens — enough for just two significant trades — as it continues to investigate ways to fix the controversial mechanic.
2/5/2025
EA Seems To Think That Live Service Would Have Helped Xbox RPG Dragon Age: The Veilguard
Late last month, we heard from publisher EA that Dragon Age: The Veilguard had "underperformed", selling about half of what was expected during its launch quarter.Speaking as part of a new financial call this week, EA CEO Andrew Wilson had some, err, interesting comments to make about the latest Dragon Age title.Wilson said that "Q3 was not the financial performance we wanted or expected", and also "great titles—even when built and delivered with polished execution—can sometimes miss our financial expectations".
2/5/2025
EA Says Madden and FC Might Find ‘Real Energy’ on Nintendo Switch 2
EA CEO Andrew Wilson has said its sports franchises, Madden and FC, might find “real energy” on Nintendo Switch 2, and also pointed to The Sims as a game that could do well on the console.
2/5/2025
Star Wars Celebration Confirms Oscar Isaac Appearance, Sparking Rumors of His Return to the Galaxy Far, Far Away
Star Wars Celebration 2025 will feature an official appearance from Sequel Trilogy star Oscar Isaac, sparking rumors of Poe Dameron's return to the galaxy far, far away.
2/5/2025
Apex Legends Isn’t Doing the Business for EA, So It’s Making Apex Legends 2.0 to Come Out After Battlefield
As Respawn’s battle royale Apex Legends nears its sixth birthday, EA has said it’s failing to do the business for the company, and outlined plans for what it called Apex Legends 2.0.
2/5/2025
Three Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass Standard (February 5)
Including a massive first-party addition.Today, Microsoft is bringing three more titles to it's Game Pass Standard tier - all three of these games are already available in the XGP Ultimate library.Read the full article on purexbox.com
2/5/2025
EA CEO Says Dragon Age: The Veilguard Failed to 'Resonate With a Broad Audience,' Gamers Increasingly Want 'Shared-World Features'
EA CEO Andrew Wilson has commented on the financial failure of Dragon Age: The Veilguard, saying gamers "increasingly seek shared-world features and deeper engagement alongside high-quality narratives."
2/5/2025
AU Deals: Seriously Reduced Resi, Discount Donkey Kong, WWE Piledriven Down in Price, and More!
Make like a bandicoot and crash into a number of boxes full of gaming deals.
2/5/2025
Roundup: Capcom Spotlight - Every Game Coming To Xbox
Onimusha, Monster Hunter and more!Capcom just held its first 'Spotlight' broadcast of 2025 including a Monster Hunter Wilds showcase, so here are all the Xbox announcements from the show.Read the full article on purexbox.com
2/5/2025
Roundup: Capcom Spotlight (February 2025) - Every Game Coming To Xbox
Onimusha, Monster Hunter and more!Capcom just held its first 'Spotlight' broadcast of 2025 including a Monster Hunter Wilds showcase, and if you didn't the show but are curious to know what Xbox-related news was shared, here's a roundup.It included the shadow drop of MvC Fighting Collection, the surprise Onimusha 2 remaster announcement, and updates on games like Monster Hunter Wilds, which also got its own segment - detailing a bit more about what hunters can expect later this month.
2/5/2025
The Ayaneo AG-01 GPU Dock Effectively Boosts Handheld PC Performance, For a Premium
The Ayaneo AG-01 GPU dock is an easy and effective way to increase the performance of your handheld gaming PC, but like most graphics docks, it comes at a premium.
2/5/2025
Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection Available Now On Xbox
Capcom's Spotlight showcase has officially wrapped and as many fighting fans expected, there's been an update on Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection Arcade Classics.The big news is it's now available to download digitally on the Xbox One (obviously, you can also grab it via your Xbox Series X and Series S.Once again, the games included in this collection are the following:Read the full article on purexbox.com
2/5/2025
Best Ultrabooks: Thin and Powerful Laptops for Every Purpose
Sometimes you just want a slim, portable laptop with great battery life. Is that too much to ask? We don't think so.
2/4/2025
Immortals of Aveum Leads Humble Choice for February 2025
The February 2025 Humble Choice bundles gets you seven games, including Immortals of Aveum, for just $11.99.
2/4/2025
Capcom Spotlight February 2025: Everything Announced
The latest Capcom Spotlight has arrived and promises exciting updates on some of the company's biggest upcoming games and new content for its existing ones. This roundup will gather all the biggest news and we'll be updating it throughout the show!
2/4/2025
Capcom Spotlight February 2025 and Monster Hunter Wilds Showcase: Everything Announced
From a new story trailer and Open Beta 2 details for Monster Hunter Wilds to new info on Onimusha: Way of the Sword and a remaster of Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny and more, here is everything announced in the latest Capcom Spotlight and Monster Hunter Wilds Showcase.
2/4/2025
Grand Piece Online Mini Update Patch Notes Reveal Balance Adjustments and New Turtleback Cave Island
Long-running anime-inspired pirate adventure Grand Piece Online is kicking off February with a mini update that adds in the Turtleback Cave island, Kira fruit, and more for Roblox players to enjoy.
2/4/2025
The Best FreeSync Gaming Monitors of 2025
FreeSync monitors are the must-have upgrade for the Radeon faithful. Here are our picks for the best in every size and resolution.
2/4/2025
EA Says Next Battlefield Is 'Expected' Fiscal Year 2026
The next Battlefield game is expected to launch during EA’s fiscal year 2026, the company said today.
2/4/2025
What Universe Does The Fantastic Four: First Steps Take Place In?
Does the new Fantastic Four movie take place in the Marvel Cinematic Universe or not? Let's dig in on this one...
2/4/2025
Two More Xbox First-Party Games Are Moving To PS5 In 2025
As part of an update on the future of Microsoft's 'Age' series, Xbox has confirmed that Age Of Empires 2: Definitive Edition and Age of Mythology: Retold are both heading to PS5 in 2025.These are the latest Xbox Game Studios titles to be announced for the Sony platform, following the reveal of a Forza Horizon 5 port last week.Age of Mythology: Retold will be the first to move over - that one is heading to PlayStation 5 in just a few weeks' time on March 4th.
2/4/2025
The Thing with Feathers Review
Benedict Cumberbatch gives it his all in The Thing with Feathers, but the horror movie lives up to neither his performance, nor its own heavy-handed metaphor of a bullying crow-creature representing grief.
2/4/2025
Anime Vangaurds Update 3.5 Adds Starting Questline and Boss Rush Multiplayer Support
Anime Vanguards update 3.5 is here with four new units, multiplayer functionality for boss rush, a starting questline, and a collection of bug and quality-of-life adjustments for Roblox players.
2/4/2025
Where to Stream Every Spider-Man Movie Online in 2025
Our up-to-date streaming guide on how to watch all four iterations of Peter Parker and the Spider-Man movies online.
2/4/2025
The Best Solo Board Games Worth Playing Alone in 2025
Board games don't always have to be a group activity. Here are the best single-player experiences out there today.
2/4/2025
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Here’s What Comes in Each Edition
Everything you need to know to preorder Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, including what comes in each edition, its release date, how much it costs, and more.
2/4/2025
The Return of Galactus in The Fantastic Four: First Steps Could Mean Big Things for Marvel
It’s past time the Marvel icon Galactus got the movie adaptation he deserves, and it looks like The Fantastic Four: First Steps might finally pull it off.
2/4/2025
Ninja Gaiden 2 Black Analysis Compares Xbox 360 Original To Unreal Engine 5 Remaster
In short, DF says that this new version of the Xbox 360 classic "isn't perfect - but it's the best version yet", which we'll absolutely take.To come to that conclusion, the outlet compared the 360 OG to this new Unreal Engine 5 spruce-up, and of course, the visual gulf is pretty huge.The remaster is gunning for a max 120FPS on Series X too;
2/4/2025
Where to Stream Every Transformers Movie Online in 2025
Time for a Transformers movie marathon?
2/4/2025
The Last of Us Season 2 Will Feature 'Pretty Brutal' Content Cut From the Game
The Last of Us Season 2 on HBO will feature content that was cut from the original The Last of Us Part 2 video game, showrunner and Naughty Dog studio head Neil Druckmann has said.
2/4/2025
Sony Veteran Remembers 'Almost Finished' Video Game for the Canceled Nintendo PlayStation Console
Former PlayStation executive Shuhei Yoshida recently discussed his history with the Nintendo PlayStation prototype, including playing Sony's "almost finished" game for the canceled console.
2/4/2025
PGA Tour 2K25 Joins Latest Batch Of Free Demos On The Xbox Store
If you've been eyeing up PGA Tour 2K25 ahead of its Xbox release later this month, you'll be pleased to hear that a free demo has just gone live for the game on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S - complete with a bunch of cool features!Specifically, by downloading PGA Tour 2K25 'First Look' on the Xbox Store, you'll be able to play the back nine of both TPC Scottsdale and WM Phoenix Open, as well as partaking in a bit of training.Of course, you can build and customise your MyPLAYER as well - and all progress will transfer over to the full game when it launches on February 28th.
2/4/2025
Guide: Xbox 'Stream Your Own Game' Titles: The Complete List So Far
Back in 2024, Microsoft announced a program called Xbox 'Stream Your Own Game', which aimed to make players' purchases available to stream via Xbox Cloud Gaming without them needing to be part of Xbox Game Pass already.This feature is now very much up and running, and it continues to grow with more supported titles all the time.With that in mind, we thought we'd put together a complete list of Xbox 'Stream Your Own Game' additions so far.
2/4/2025
PGA Tour 2K25: The Final Preview
Is PGA Tour 2K25 the best-looking sports game? No. Would it be nice to have more real-life courses? Sure. Was the framerate surprisingly choppy on PC when I’d press Y to survey each new hole? Yup. But actually digging into this year’s offering was just fun.
2/4/2025
Where to Stream Every Fast and Furious Movie Online in 2025
Our up-to-date streaming guide on how to watch all of the Fast and Furious movies online.
2/4/2025
Together Review
Alison Brie and Dave Franco turn the question "What if you literally couldn’t be separate from your partner?" into a hilarious action-body-horror blast.
2/4/2025
Live Service Shutdowns Won't Be Further Scrutinized By UK Government
In recent years, there's been increased scrutiny around online video games abruptly shutting down, with WB's MultiVersus the latest casualty soon to be added to the list.This scrutiny recently led to a petition on the matter being put forward to the UK government - a petition that's now seen a somewhat disappointing response.As posted online and spotted by Eurogamer, the UK gov has said that "there are no plans to amend UK consumer law on disabling video games".
2/4/2025
Live Service Shutdowns Won't Be Further Scrutinised By UK Government
In recent years, there's been increased scrutiny around online video games abruptly shutting down, with WB's MultiVersus the latest casualty soon to be added to the list.This scrutiny recently led to a petition on the matter being put forward to the UK government - a petition that's now seen a somewhat disappointing response.As posted online and spotted by Eurogamer, the UK gov has said that "there are no plans to amend UK consumer law on disabling video games".
2/4/2025
DC: Superman Celebrates the Man of Steel's Greatest Stories Ever
The Folio Society is collecting 10 of the greatest Superman comics of all time in their new hardcover DC: Superman. Check out our exclusive preview of this lavish set.
2/4/2025
Destiny 2: Heresy Has Missing Voice Lines Due to Ongoing SAG-AFTRA Strike, Bungie Warns
Destiny 2's next Episode, Heresy, is just around the corner. The "final epilogue entry" for the Light and Darkness Saga will have some unvoiced lines of dialogue though, due to the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike.
2/4/2025
The Fantastic Four: First Steps - Where Is Doctor Doom In the New Teaser Trailer?
From Galactus to Doctor Doom to John Malkovich's mystery character, let's break down what we do and don't see in the first teaser trailer for The Fantastic Four: First Steps.
2/4/2025
Nintendo Says It's Taking 'All Possible Measures' to Beat Switch 2 Scalpers
Nintendo has said it’s ready to combat Switch 2 launch shortages and beat the scalpers, declaring: “We are making preparations.”
2/4/2025
Wreckfest 2 Enters Early Access In March, But Xbox Players Will Have To Wait
Today, developer Bugbear has dropped an update on Wreckfest 2; its carnage-fueled racer that's bound for Xbox Series X and S consoles.The unfortunate news is that the game will release first on PC via Steam Early Access in March, but we have got a new trailer to feast our eyes on - which you can catch up above.As we just mentioned, the game is still being developed for current-gen Xbox consoles, but those versions will seemingly release sometime after PC early access.
2/4/2025
The New Alienware Area 51 Gaming PC Equipped with an RTX 5080 GPU Is Up for Preorder
Warning: it's very expensive and very delayed.
2/4/2025
Amazon Has Discounts on LEGO Flower Sets Ahead of Valentine’s Day
Select LEGO flower sets have been discounted at Amazon ahead of Valentine's Day, including the bouquet of roses, orchid, wildflower bouquet, and more.
2/4/2025
Breakout Beyond Puts a New Angle on Atari's Classic Brick-Breaker
The 1976 classic Breakout is getting a new look, nearly 50 years later. Breakout Beyond is a twist on Atari's brick-breaker, keeping the same paddle-and-ball setup, but having it all move sideways.
2/4/2025
Classic Battlefield Content Will Be Returning To BF6 On Xbox Series X|S
Battlefield Portal is back.However, some additional details were also shared with journalists and content creators who attended an online presentation for the game - and that briefing seems to have confirmed that 'Battlefield Portal' will return in BF6.Prominent Battlefield YouTuber Flakfire revealed in a new video that EA & DICE plans to bring back Battlefield Portal for the upcoming BF title.
2/4/2025
Microsoft Announces Xbox Game Pass February 2025 Wave 1 Lineup
Microsoft has announced the Xbox Game Pass February 2025 Wave 1 lineup. Here's what's coming.
2/4/2025
These Six Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (February 5-18)
The latest roundup of new titles.The Xbox Game Pass lineup for February 2025 has been looking pretty bare until now, so it's time for Microsoft to reveal some new titles!Today, six games have been announced for the service for later this month.
2/4/2025
Helldivers 2’s Latest Update Secretly Added Shovels to the Game — and Players Are Trying to Unearth the Reason Why
Hot on the heels of Helldivers 2’s latest update going live, players have noticed developer Arrowhead used it to secretly add a new tool to the game: a shovel.
2/4/2025
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Review
Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra upgrades little, costs a lot, and doesn’t quite excite like its competitors.
2/4/2025
Marvel May Recast Chadwick Boseman's Black Panther Eventually But It's Not Happening Anytime Soon
Marvel Studios VP of production and development has shut down rumors surrounding the recasting of the late Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman, saying it may happen eventually but not anytime soon.
2/4/2025
The Fantastic Four: First Steps Trailer Finally Brings Marvel's First Family Into the MCU, Teases Galactus' Arrival
Marvel Studios has released the debut trailer for The Fantastic Four: First Steps, providing fans with their first look at what’s sure to be one of the biggest superhero films of 2025.
2/4/2025
Deals: Xbox Adds Four Major New Sales To Kick Off February 2025
Hundreds of games discounted until mid-Feb.It's the first Tuesday of the month, and that means we've got a bunch of new sales now live on the Xbox Store!There are four new additions in all - a 2K sale, a Capcom sale, an Anime Month sale and the usual "Deals with Game Pass" sale.
2/4/2025
As the Bloodborne PSX Demake Becomes the Latest Fan-Project to Suffer a Copyright Claim, the Creator of Bloodborne's 60fps Mod Has Offered His ‘Copium’ Official Remake Theory
As the Bloodborne PSX demake becomes the latest fan-project to suffer a copyright claim, the creator of Bloodborne's 60fps mod has offered his "copium" official remake theory.
2/4/2025
Reporter Suggests Console Exclusives Will Soon Be 'Obsolete', Especially For Third-Party Devs
Reacting to "fantastic" PC sales for FF7 Rebirth.In a reaction to news of Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth selling extremely well on Steam, Jason Schreier suggests that "console exclusives will become obsolete soon, especially for third-party".The Bloomberg reporter also mentions that the Valve PC platform "has become a bright spot for many game makers as console sales have flattened".
2/4/2025
Xbox 360's Launch Was One Of The 'Scariest' Career Moments For Ex-PlayStation Boss
It was a whole year before the PlayStation 3's release.The Xbox 360 generation is arguably the best era of Xbox gaming, and part of its success was credited to Microsoft getting the jump on the competition at the time.During an interview with MinnMax recently, former PlayStation boss Shuhei Yoshida was asked about the "scariest moment" in his career, and although it's apparently not the most shocking (that goes to Nintendo scooping up Monster Hunter 4 for 3DS), the first thought that came to his mind was when the Xbox 360 arrived on the scene first:Read the full article on purexbox.com
2/4/2025
The Last of Us Season 2's Abby Didn't Bulk Up Because HBO Didn't Need to Emulate Certain Video Game Mechanics, Neil Druckmann Says
The HBO adaptation of The Last of Us Part 2 won't feature Abby as such a muscly character as her role in Season 2 doesn't need to emulate certain video game mechanics, showrunner and Naughty Dog studio head Neil Druckmann has said.
2/4/2025
Assassin's Creed Shadows Art Book Leaks on a Hentai Site, of All Places
New details about the upcoming Assassin's Creed Shadows are circulating online after an artbook purportedly leaked on, among other places, a hub for hentai.
2/4/2025
Civilization 7 Dev Firaxis Remains Coy on Nintendo Switch 2 ‘Mouse’ Joy-Con
Civilization 7 seems like an obvious choice for the Nintendo Switch 2's ‘mouse’ Joy-Con, but what does developer Firaxis have to say about it?
2/4/2025
Far Cry New Dawn Now Live On Xbox Game Pass, 60FPS Gameplay Revealed
Ubisoft's 2019 shooter Far Cry New Dawn is now live on Xbox Game Pass, and the developer has also dropped its new performance patch alongside this XGP arrival.The good news is that the new 60FPS update looks very smooth on both Xbox Series X and S, and we'll include some footage of the game running on both systems here.Up above we've got some Xbox Series X gameplay, where Far Cry New Dawn seemingly hits a smooth 4K / 60FPS update on Microsoft's more powerful console.
2/4/2025
Helldivers 2’s First Big Update of 2025 Lets You Emote While Ragdolling Once Again, Tweaks Balance, and More
Helldivers 2 developer Arrowhead has released the game’s first big update of 2025, making a number of important changes in the process. Check out the update 01.002.101 patch notes here.
2/4/2025
With Nintendo Switch 2 Waiting in the Wings, Sales of the Original Switch and Its Games Continue to Tumble
Nintendo has revised its hardware forecast down yet again as sales of the Switch and its games came in “below expectations.”
2/4/2025
Guide: Kingdom Come Deliverance 2: Release Dates & Times For Xbox Series X|S
Arriving this week for current-gen Xbox consoles!It's out in less than 24 hours' time!You can preload Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 right now by either purchasing the game on the Xbox Store (it starts at £59.99 / $69.99) or by heading to the Xbox app on mobile and downloading it remotely before you've even bought it.
2/4/2025
AU Deals: A Hundred Off a Switch OLED, Cheaper Black Ops 6, an Erdtree Trimmed Down, and More!
Just an otherwise idle Tuesday filled with exciting gaming bargains!
2/4/2025
Buffy the Vampire Slayer Reboot Reportedly In the Works With Sarah Michelle Gellar Returning
Hulu is close to ordering a pilot for a reboot of Buffy the Vampire Slayer with star Sarah Michelle Gellar in talks to reprise her role.
2/3/2025
Xbox Indie Showcase 2025 Announced For This Month, Game Pass Surprises Expected
Ready for another Xbox showcase after the amazing Developer Direct in January?It's been announced today that the annual Xbox indie showcase (otherwise known as the ID@Xbox indie showcase) will take place on Monday, February 24th at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm GMT - and just like last year, it's being hosted by IGN.Obviously the point of these showcases is to not give too much away, but it's already been revealed that the likes of Team17 and Don't Nod will be showing off their titles at the event.
2/3/2025
The Apple Watch SE Drops to Its Lowest Price in 2025 for Valentine's Day
Apple Watch SE is available for just $169 ahead of Valentine's Day, so now's the time to finish your gift shopping before it's too late.
2/3/2025
Anime Royale Update 5 Adds New One Punch Man Units, Raid, and Cosmetics
One Punch Man has arrived in Anime Royale as part of update 5, and he’s brought new units, cosmetics, quality-of-life changes, and codes with him.
2/3/2025
EA Says Need For Speed Is On Ice As Team Wraps Up Development On NFS Unbound
"We plan to bring the franchise back".EA has put out a new statement (via Eurogamer) on the future of its Need for Speed series, as it ends support for 2022's Need for Speed Unbound.And, ultimately, that means that no NFS game is in active development right now.
2/3/2025
Former PlayStation Boss Shawn Layden Says Sony Can't Get Away With Making PS6 Disc-less
Former Sony Interactive Entertainment Worldwide Studios CEO Shawn Layden has said Sony can't get away with launching the PlayStation 6 console as an all digital, disc-less console.
2/3/2025
Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Is An Early Xbox GOTY Contender For 2025
The reviews have been impressively strong so far.Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 officially makes its way to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S tomorrow (February 4th), and based on the reviews we're seeing so far - including ours here at Pure Xbox - it's an early Game of the Year contender!Read the full article on purexbox.com
2/3/2025
Trump's Tariffs on Video Games Would Cause 'Significant Harm' to 'Everyday Americans,' ESA Warns
As U.S. president Donald Trump's controversial import tariffs take effect, the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) has urged the administration to consult with the private sector to avoid harm to the video game industry.
2/3/2025
Battlefield 6 Gameplay Revealed, Early Testing Program Coming To Xbox Series X|S
'Battlefield Labs' opens its doors.Not officially Battlefield 6 just yet but certainly the next mainline release, the game is now in the pre-alpha stage and is welcoming public playtesters in the coming months.That public playtesting loop will take place under 'Battlefield Labs', a new program that aims to bring players into the development process much earlier than previous Battlefield titles.
2/3/2025
First Teaser for Jurassic World Rebirth Confirms Debut Trailer This Week
A fresh teaser for Jurassic World Rebirth has confirmed the movie’s debut trailer is set for this week.
2/3/2025
EA Puts Criterion’s Need for Speed Team on Battlefield, Confirms No More Content Coming to NFS Unbound
EA has confirmed the end of support for Need for Speed Unbound just over two years after the game came out as its developer goes all in on the next Battlefield.
2/3/2025
First Official Look at New Battlefield Gameplay as EA Reveals Battlefield Labs
EA has delivered the first official look at new Battlefield gameplay as part of an announcement around player testing and its development set-up.
2/3/2025
Review: Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 (Xbox) - A Brutal & Brilliant Medieval Epic, But You'll Need To Put The Time In
Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 is a hard-ass game, no matter how you choose to approach it.It's a hard game to play, to get a footing in and to stick with in its early hours.It takes a big time commitment to get anywhere in Warhorses' epic sequel and, we guess, fans of the first game wouldn't have it any other way.
2/3/2025
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Review
An action-packed medieval saga fit for a Hollywood blockbuster.
2/3/2025
New Fallout Season 2 Set Photo Leak Teases the Return of a Jurassic Pal From New Vegas
Fallout is heading into familiar territory for Season 2. New Vegas is in the cards, and thanks to a new purported set photo leak, we might have some more confirmation about the sights we'll see again; specifically, one giant dino.
2/3/2025
Nicolas Cage Calls AI Performances a 'Dead End', as 'Robots Cannot Reflect the Human Condition'
Nicolas Cage has slammed artificial intelligence by saying any actor who lets it alter their performance is approaching "a dead end" as "robots cannot reflect the human condition."
2/3/2025
Roundup: Here's What The Early Reviews Are Saying About Civilization VII
Heading to Xbox next week!The latest in 2K's Civilization series comes to Xbox next week in the form of Civ 7, and some early reviews are now hitting the web for Firaxis Games' new strategy title.Well, down below are summaries of some of the early reviews for Sid Meier's Civilization VII, and you can jump into this one when it launches for Xbox Series X|S next week.
2/3/2025
First Teaser for The Fantastic Four: First Steps Confirms New Trailer Release Date, Offers Glimpse at Retro Futuristic Setting
Marvel Studios has teased the debut trailer for upcoming movie The Fantastic Four: First Steps with a short video that reveals its retro future setting.
2/3/2025
Talking Point: February Marks Microsoft's First Xbox Game Studios Release Of 2025
Are you excited for it to launch?Well, 2025 is officially kicking into gear now that January has come and gone - some of the biggest game publishers in the world are set to drop major projects this month.Of course, one of those is Xbox with Obsidian's Avowed - and we're just checking in to see how excited everyone is for this upcoming first-party release.
2/3/2025
Amazon Has GeForce RTX 5080 Prebuilt Gaming PCs Up for Preorder Right Now
Standalone GPUs are now impossible to find.
2/3/2025
Civilization 7 Review
Improved warfare and diplomacy are nice, but the desire to streamline and simplify has gone a bit too far.
2/3/2025
The Monkey Review
The Monkey is one of the best horror-comedies (and Stephen King adaptations) in recent memory, exploding off the screen with both gory kills and big laughs.
2/3/2025
Star Wars: Path of the Lightsaber Announced as Canon Sequel Trilogy Set Manga
Lucasfilm has announced Star Wars: Path of the Lightsaber as a canon manga series taking place during the Sequel Trilogy era.
2/3/2025
Fallout: New Vegas Writer Rejoins Xbox's Obsidian As Creative Director
Over the weekend, industry veteran John Gonzalez rejoined Xbox studio Obsidian Entertainment, after almost 15 years away from the team.Back in the day, Gonzalez was the lead writer on Fallout: New Vegas, and now rejoins the team as Creative Director on a different project.At the time of posting, it hasn't been revealed which Obsidian project the vet will be working on.
2/3/2025
Ex-PlayStation Boss Compares Xbox's New Strategy To SEGA, Says It's A 'Balancing Act'
"It does have historical precedence".Xbox effectively going "multiplatform" over the past year has been big news across the gaming landscape, and the latest update on this new strategy was the announcement that Forza Horizon 5 would be coming to PS5 this spring.Speaking to Reece Reilly of 'Kiwi Talkz' recently, ex-PlayStation boss Shawn Layden shared his thoughts about Microsoft's gaming plans going forward - suggesting that a multiplatform strategy could be a bit of a "balancing act" when 'exclusives' or 'FOMO' in his words (aka the fear of missing out) is no longer there for a platform:Read the full article on purexbox.com
2/3/2025
2025's Longest Games Are Coming in The Shortest Month
There isn't enough days in the month to play everything February has coming up.
2/3/2025
Sony PlayStation State of Play Reportedly Set for Next Week
Sony is reportedly set to deliver its now-standard February PlayStation State of Play broadcast next week.
2/3/2025
'I Could Make "Fart Fart Boobie Fart: The Game" and Maybe It Would Eventually Get Taken Down' - Devs Reveal Why the Consoles Are Drowning in 'Eslop'
There’s something goofy going on over on the PlayStation Store and the Nintendo eshop. Over the last few months, the two storefronts have been slowly filling up with what some users are referring to as “slop.” We asked developers why and how this is happening, and what needs to change.
2/3/2025
Pokémon TCG Pocket Devs Looking to Improve Trading Following Major Player Backlash
Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket developer Creatures Inc. is "actively investigating ways to improve" the trading feature which launched last week to major backlash from players.
2/3/2025
Dragon Age: The Veilguard Dev BioWare Reportedly Down to Fewer Than 100 Employees Following Layoffs and Staff Exits
BioWare is reportedly now down to fewer than 100 employees after a round of layoffs and staff exits following the release of Dragon Age: The Veilguard and a restructure to focus on the next Mass Effect game.
2/3/2025
10 Xbox Games Are Shutting Down Their Servers In February 2025
It's a sad month for these Xbox titles.A couple of months ago, we highlighted a bunch of Xbox games that were set to turn off their servers in early 2025, and unfortunately we've been informed about many more since then - so it's time to take a look at February's lineup!As things stand, there are 10 Xbox games set to shut their servers this month, including the likes of Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance (a former Xbox Game Pass title), Hood: Outlaws & Legends and EA Sports UFC 3.
2/3/2025
Xbox Exec Congratulates Lonely Mountains Dev On 'Unbelievable' Game Pass Launch
Half a million players reached.Late last week, the Snow Riders team logged onto social media to reveal that 500,000 people have "taken to the slopes" in this new Lonely Mountains sequel - less than two weeks after its release.Xbox exec Sarah Bond then went on to congratulate the game for its "amazing launch".
2/3/2025
Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord Composer Winifred Phillips Wins Grammy for Best Soundtrack in a Video Game
Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord has won the Grammy for Best Score Soundtrack for Video Games and Other Interactive Media.
2/3/2025
MultiVersus Dev Calls Out ‘Threats to Harm’ Following Shutdown Announcement: ‘I Am in Deep Mourning for the Game’
The game director of MultiVersus has called out "threats to harm" developers on the game have received following the announcement of its impending shutdown.
2/3/2025
AU Deals: Outrageous Savings on Outlaws, No Man's Sky, Hades, Streeties, Kingdom Come 2, and More!
Out to score great gaming deals without breaking the bank? Look no further.
2/3/2025
Review: Ninja Gaiden 2 Black (Xbox) - A UE5 Appetiser Ahead Of The Fourth Outing
Now, decades on, Ninja Gaiden 2 Black follows in the footsteps of not only the Xbox 360 sequel but also the more recent Master Collection (featuring Sigma 2).This Game Pass shadow drop is off the back of the announcement of Ninja Gaiden 4 and offers up an immediate look at this long-running series now powered by Unreal Engine 5.The refined graphics have been publicised as the main hook of this new version of 2 – with the entire game given a visual makeover, resulting in a stunning facelift.
2/2/2025
Seven Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass In Early February 2025
Including this epic action RPG from 2021.Microsoft has today pulled back the curtain on the next seven games that are set to leave Xbox Game Pass in early February 2025, which includes the likes of Tales of Arise, EA Sports UFC 3 and a whole bunch of great indie titles.At least six of these will be removed from Xbox Game Pass on the 15th of February, while EA Sports UFC 3 isn't actually dated as of yet due to being part of EA Play - it could end up leaving on an entirely different date.
2/2/2025
1440p Gamer UK Deal: Forget RTX 5080, Get This RTX 4070 Super And Thank Me Later
RTX 5080 is a cut above, but RTX 4070 Super saves £500 whilst maintaining amazing 1440p performance
2/2/2025
The Sleeping Dogs Movie IS in Development and We’re Hearing Shang-Chi Star Simu Liu Is Set to Play Wei Shen
The Sleeping Dogs movie is finally in development and we're hearing Shang-Chi star Simu Liu is set to play Wei Shen.
2/1/2025
Where to Preorder the Samsung Galaxy S25 and S25 Ultra Smartphones
Samsung's new 2025 smartphones ship out on February 7.
2/1/2025
Where to Preorder GeForce RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 Prebuilt Gaming PCs
Only a few RTX 5080 prebuilts are still in stock.
2/1/2025
The 32" Alienware 4K OLED Gaming Monitor Just Dropped to a New Price Low
Alienware's highest end gaming monitor.
2/1/2025
The New 2024 Apple iPad Mini Drops to an All-Time Low (The Best iPad for Reading & Portability)
Matches the best deal during Black Friday.
2/1/2025
10 LitRPG Books I Recommend You Start Reading in 2025
I've read a lot of LitRPG books and these are my top 10 recommendations for others to start reading.
2/1/2025
Poll: What Do You Think Of Eternal Strands On Xbox Game Pass?
Are you vibing with it so far?It's been a great few days for new additions on Xbox Game Pass, and the one that was getting a lot of attention during the early part of the week was Eternal Strands, which is the first ever release from developer Yellow Brick Games.Read the full article on purexbox.com
2/1/2025
Guide: Xbox Game Pass: All Games Coming Soon In February 2025
Looking for a complete list of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in February 2025?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 February, as well as the games that are leaving!Here's a full list of all new games coming soon on Xbox Game Pass in February 2025 (so far):Read the full article on purexbox.com
2/1/2025
Forza Horizon 5 On PS5 Isn't The End Of Xbox, But It's A Change That Cannot Be Reversed
Xbox's ambitious multi-platform plans have begun and while Forza Horizon is the first big Xbox exclusive to hit PS5, I'm sure it won't be the last.
2/1/2025
Haikyuu Legends Codes (February 2025)
Earn yourself free Spins and Yen in Haikyuu Legends with these Roblox codes.
2/1/2025
Frankenstein: A Brief Timeline of Guillermo del Toro’s 20-Years-in-the-Making Horror Movie
It’s taken 20 years, but we finally have a date for Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein movie on Netflix.
2/1/2025
Feature: These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (February 3-7)
Including a couple of huge titles.Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for February 3-7!The big release of the next few days is undoubtedly Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 which arrives on Tuesday, but don't forget about Ambulance Life: A Paramedic Simulator as well - and we've also got the exciting addition of Far Cry New Dawn on Xbox Game Pass!
2/1/2025
Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (February 1-2)
It's been a busy week for Game Pass!The weekend begins!There's loads of check out on Xbox over the next couple of days, including multiple Xbox Game Pass additions, some brilliant Free Play Days titles, and even a few playtests via the Xbox Insider Hub.
2/1/2025
UK Deals: Just Buy A Pre-Built RTX 5080 Gaming PC Instead
We've included a variety of options, including customisable ones, to find your perfect rig.
2/1/2025
Xbox's Phil Spencer Checks On Dev 'Progress' Of Gears Of War: E-Day
We're ready when you are.Gears of War: E-Day is already one of the most anticipated titles on the way to the Xbox in the future and it seems Microsoft's Gaming CEO Phil Spencer has recently checked in with developer The Coalition to get a status update.Read the full article on purexbox.com
2/1/2025
Far Cry New Dawn Getting 60FPS Patch Ahead Of Its Arrival On Xbox Game Pass
For Xbox Series X and S.Ubisoft has announced that its 2019 shooter Far Cry New Dawn will be getting a 60FPS update in the coming days.Previously a part of Microsoft's FPS Boost program, that option has now been disabled as the team prepares a native performance patch for the title on current-gen platforms.
2/1/2025
The Fantastic Four: First Steps Trailer Could Be Coming Sooner Than You Think
The Fantastic Four: First Steps trailer release date may have accidentally leaked in a press release for Good Morning America.
2/1/2025
Aussie Streaming Guide: The Best TV & Movies for February 2025
Your TV time is finite. So why even stream surf without a plan? Come and discover nothing but the best TV that bandwidth and bucks can buy.
2/1/2025
Poll: How Would You Grade The First Month Of Xbox Game Pass In 2025?
Have you enjoyed the new additions?January's Xbox Game Pass lineup is now officially complete with today's launch of Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector - and although it's unlikely you'll have had time to play that one just yet, we want to know how you feel about the first month of XGP in 2025.Read the full article on purexbox.com
1/31/2025
Xbox Leaker Believes Gears Collection Is Real, Will Launch On PS5 Day One
Well-known Xbox leaker eXtas1s has posted a new video that breaks down a bunch of stuff going on over at Microsoft right now - and he's claimed that the Gears collection is real and being planned for PS5.The clip in question is in Spanish, but a post over at gaming forum Resetera has taken the Gears chunk and given it a quick Google Translate.Here's what's eXtas1s said, roughly translated to English:Read the full article on purexbox.com
1/31/2025
These Are The Top-Selling Games In The Xbox Lunar New Year Sale 2025
We've got just under a week left until the end of the massive Xbox Lunar New Year Sale 2025, so it's time to bring you our final roundup!With time running out, this is an opportunity to look at what's selling the best on the Xbox Store.We're going to focus on the UK version of the Xbox Store for this list, and we'll include anything that's on sale right now - that means titles from the THQ and Indie Selects sales as well.
1/31/2025
MultiVersus Is Shutting Down, Less Than A Year Since Its Relaunch
A sad end for the free-to-play brawler.Today, it's been confirmed that MultiVersus will go offline on May 30th, 2025, with the final season beginning in a few days' time.The game's microtransactions are being removed immediately as well, and that includes on the Xbox Store.
1/31/2025
Killing Floor 3 Brings Brutal Zed-Slaying To Xbox Series X|S This March
Developer Tripwire Interactive has announced that Killing Floor 3 is coming to Xbox consoles on March 25th, unveiled as part of the team's Siren reveal trailer - which you can watch through up above.If you haven't played the Killing Floor series before, think Gears Horde mode / Call of Duty Zombies and you're about there - these games focus on wave after wave of 'Zed' slaying as opposed to a full narrative campaign.Read the full article on purexbox.com
1/31/2025
Soapbox: As A Huge Forza Fan, I'm Fine With Horizon 5 Going To PS5
But I might feel differently about a day one release.Well, we've officially moved into the territory where one of the big three Xbox franchises (Halo, Gears, Forza) will no longer be console exclusive - as Horizon 5 plans its PS5 course this spring.And, this is where my mixed feelings on this whole multiplatform push come into play.
1/31/2025
Former PlayStation Exec Says 'The Game Is Changing' As Xbox Goes Multiplatform
With the announcement of Forza Horizon 5 moving over to PS5, Xbox has planted another flag in its new multiplatform landscape, which started to take shape around a year ago.Things are definitely moving forward as we head into 2025 though, which is causing lots of industry folk to chime in on the matter - including former PlayStation exec Adam Boyes.Boyes spoke about "the game landscape changing" - and that "they were Blockbuster" and over time "they became Netflix".
1/31/2025
Roundup: Citizen Sleeper 2 Is Getting Fantastic Reviews Ahead Of Its Xbox Game Pass Launch
As we close out a pretty packed January for Xbox Game Pass, Microsoft has one more 'day one' launch to bring to the service - Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector.While we haven't had time to try this one out here at Pure Xbox HQ yet, reviews are starting to hit the web for this new sci-fi sequel.So, with that in mind, here's what the critics are saying about Citizen Sleeper 2 ahead of its Game Pass arrival later today:Read the full article on purexbox.com
1/31/2025
Halo PS5 Rumours Resurface Following Forza Horizon 5 Announcement
It's been another massive week in the world of Xbox, and after ongoing rumours, it's now been officially confirmed that Forza Horizon 5 will be arriving on PlayStation 5 this spring.If you are wondering what the plan might be for PS5 beyond this point, it seems Xbox's main mascot could be one of the next ones up with Halo: The Master Chief Collection.Read the full article on purexbox.com
1/31/2025
Xbox Highlights Six 'Must-Play' Indie Games That Launched In 2024
One year of 'Indie Selects'.A year ago, Xbox introduced its 'Indie Selects' program as a way to highlight a batch of indie titles each and every month - and at the program's one-year anniversary, the team has picked out six must-play indies from 2024.Team Xbox says that this selection showcases "six top Indie Selects titles from 2024 that we believe you need to play" - and remember, these have been purposefully selected as non-Game Pass titles to give those releases some extra recognition.
1/31/2025
Forza Horizon 5 Officially Announced For PS5, Drifts Over In Spring 2025
Xbox developer Playground Games has announced that Forza Horizon 5 is officially launching on PlayStation 5, with the open-world racer set to move over in Spring 2025.First released in late 2021 for Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC, Forza Horizon 5 took players to Horizon Mexico in the series' fifth open-world outing on Xbox.Of course, this marks Forza's debut on PlayStation, having been an Xbox console exclusive ever since Microsoft built the franchise to compete with Gran Turismo.
1/30/2025
Talking Point: A Year Later, What Do You Think Of Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League?
It's been one year since Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League arrived on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S (along with other platforms), and the game has certainly gone through quite a journey over the past 12 months.There's no getting away from the fact that KTJL was a disappointment in terms of its financial performance, with Warner Bros. admitting as such following its release, and the Metacritic average came in at a disappointing 61 for Xbox.Read the full article on purexbox.com
1/30/2025
Xbox Glitch Sees Alan Wake Remastered Get 100% Discount
Update: Microsoft appears to have removed it.Earlier this week, we highlighted a fantastic Alan Wake 2 deal that bundled in Alan Wake Remastered as a free bonus game - and now Xbox users appear to have found a glitch with the system that allows them to claim the remaster without making a purchase at all.Thanks to Alan Wake 2's inclusion with Free Play Days this week, folks are finding that you can claim the free copy of Alan Wake Remastered via its free trial.
1/30/2025
Roundup: Here's What Critics Think Of New Game Pass Title Sniper Elite: Resistance
Available now on Xbox Game Pass!<related ids="177499">Read the full article on purexbox.com
1/30/2025
GTA 6 Unlikely To Run At 60FPS On Xbox, Says Former Rockstar Dev
"I think they're gonna be shooting for 30fps".However, that could also mean that it'll be quite taxing on current-gen hardware, and a former Rockstar dev has now come out and said that 60FPS isn't likely on console.Chatting on the Kiwi Talkz podcast (via GamesRadar), former Rockstar animator Mike York says that he thinks "they're gonna be shooting for 30FPS" with GTA 6, and that "from my experience, they're going to squeeze every little freaking thing they can out of it and then optimise later for 60 frames".
1/30/2025
'Mariostro Strikers' Goes Viral As Ridiculous Rip-Off Appears On Xbox
Who needs a Switch, eh?!Every now and again, the Xbox Store plays host to various rip-off titles that are clearly inspired by other projects (sometimes they're just straight ports), but we have to admit, this specific one is a very entertaining example.Yes, Mariostro Strikers: Soccer League is available to purchase on Xbox right now, and it absolutely, positively doesn't resemble anything like Mario Strikers: Battle League Football on the Switch.
1/30/2025
BioWare's 'Core Team' Working On Mass Effect 5 While Some Devs Move To Other EA Studios
"We are turning towards the future".BioWare, the developer behind Mass Effect and Dragon Age, has posted a new studio update as the team looks ahead to its next title.The Canadian studio now has "a core team" working on its upcoming sci-fi RPG, and some developers who helped make The Veilguard come to life have moved to other teams within EA.
1/30/2025
Microsoft CEO Chimes In As Indiana Jones Surpasses Four Million Players On Xbox & PC
Satya seems pleased!It's been almost a couple of months now since Indiana Jones and the Great Circle launched on Xbox and PC, and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has revealed that the game has surpassed four million players on those systems so far.Nadella was speaking as part of the earnings results that were announced last night, where he used the opportunity to highlight the game's positive reviews along with its headline-grabbing milestone.
1/30/2025
January's Final Two Xbox Game Pass Titles Arrive This Week (January 30-31)
A hot month for XGP.Welcome to your final Xbox Game Pass roundup for January 2025!We have two more titles coming to the library this week, including Sniper Elite: Resistance which we just reviewed here at Pure Xbox.
1/30/2025
Xbox Free Play Days Includes One Of 2023's Highest-Rated Games
Jump into a free trial right now!Welcome to your latest Xbox Free Play Days lineup - and this one is quite a biggie.Headlining the selection this week is Alan Wake 2, with Remedy bringing a free trial to Microsoft's FPD program this weekend.
1/30/2025
Xbox Cloud Gaming's Strong Momentum Continues With 'Record' Hours Streamed
Racking up 140 million hours in the latest quarter.Another positive to come out of Xbox's latest earnings report was regarding the "strong momentum" of its cloud gaming services.Alongside his comments about Game Pass's new quarterly revenue record, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella revealed how Xbox Cloud Gaming has actually set its own new record - with 140 million hours streamed in the latest quarter.
1/30/2025
Game Pass Sets New Quarterly Revenue Record, Grows PC Subs 'By Over 30%'
Microsoft CEO: Black Ops 6 and Indiana Jones played a huge part.Microsoft's latest earnings report is in and although its gaming division's hardware business has suffered another decline, Xbox's "content and services" are up.Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has now gone into a bit more detail, revealing how Game Pass has set a new quarterly record in terms of revenue - growing its PC subscriber base by over 30%.
1/30/2025
Xbox Hardware Declines But 'Content & Services' Grows In FY25 Q2 Earnings Report
Microsoft calls the latter a "Business Highlight".Microsoft has released its earnings report for the quarter ending December 31st, 2024 today (FY25 Q2), which highlights how the business performed during that quarter compared to the same period the year before.In terms of Xbox, Microsoft mentions that a "business highlight" is the 2% increase in content and services revenue, said to have been driven by growth in Xbox Game Pass.
1/29/2025
Talking Point: Will DOOM: The Dark Ages Become id's Best Modern DOOM Game?
Xbox has planted a major AAA flag in early 2025 with its May release date for DOOM: The Dark Ages, and after that amazing Developer Direct showcase, we're now wondering how far id Software can go with its next title.Ever since Bethesda's FPS experts rebooted the DOOM franchise back in 2016, we've absolutely loved the series' new direction.That first Xbox One title almost reinvented the shooter after years of brown colour palettes and too much cover-taking - it was a breath of fresh air and is still one of the tightest shooters of the last generation.
1/29/2025
No Man's Sky 'Worlds Part 2' Brings New Biomes, Planets & Graphics To Xbox Game Pass
Six months or so after it first introduced the initial Worlds update for No Man's Sky, Hello Games is back again with another huge overhaul for its Xbox Game Pass adventure.No Man's Sky: Worlds Part 2 is out now on Xbox, and again, it's another big old update from Hello Games here.Players can expect "new stars, new story, and new classes of planet - including gas giants, water worlds, and ruined civilisations" along with "new terrain shapes and biomes and a total overhaul of lighting systems, improved water rendering, faster load times - and much more!"
1/29/2025
Feature: All New Xbox Games Coming Out In February 2025
Avowed, Monster Hunter, Like a Dragon & more!Welcome to our roundup of all new Xbox games coming out in February 2025!Below, we've listed every Xbox game with an February 2025 release date, including all confirmed Xbox Game Pass releases so far.
1/29/2025
Xbox Unveils The 'Excellence Awards' And Reveals All The 2024 Winners
"The games you loved most in 2024".Today, we're being formally introduced to the Xbox Excellence Awards, which seeks to highlight the games that fans "loved most" in the previous year - with trophies being sent to the devs and publishers who created them.As a thank you to the creators of those games, and to shine a light on the games that players loved in 2024, today we’re announcing the recipients of the 2024 Xbox Excellence Awards."
1/24/2025
'Raft' Has Dominated The Xbox Charts Since Shadow Dropping In December
If you're a fan of PC gaming, you may have come across a title over the past few years called "Raft" - which takes the form of a solo and multiplayer survival adventure that's racked up hundreds of thousands of Steam reviews so far.Those Steam reviews are "Very Positive" as well, so it stands to reason that Xbox fans would be excited about its arrival!announced on December 3rd, released on December 4th.
1/24/2025
Will Smith's The Matrix Tease Was About a Song With Big Sean
Will Smith, whose career has deep ties to The Matrix, teased something involving the sci-fi franchise earlier this month, but it turns out it's just a song from him and rapper Big Sean.
1/24/2025
Preorders Are Live for the Vibrant Pulse Cipher Xbox Controller, Out February 4
Preorders are live for Xbox's brand new Pulse Cipher Special Edition controller. It releases on February 4.
1/24/2025
Pokémon TCG: Scarlet and Violet - Prismatic Evolutions Review: The Ultimate Crown Jewel of This Era
Eeveelution SIRs, Master Ball Reverse Holos, God Packs and more can be found, but is Pokémon TCG: Prismatic Evolutions worth it? Here is our review.
1/24/2025
'Xbox Play Anywhere' Makes A Welcome Appearance At Developer Direct 2025
We've long been fans of Xbox Play Anywhere here at Pure Xbox, but it's not always been promoted as well as we'd like - Microsoft makes it very difficult to see a full list of games that actually support the Play Anywhere program.In fact, fans have discovered that over 1,100 Xbox games are included with Xbox Play Anywhere, and we feel that Microsoft really isn't promoting this enough!After all, it's a really cool feature that allows you to buy a game on your Xbox console and get the PC version for free - often with cross-save and cross-progression support as well.
1/24/2025
Dragon Age: The Veilguard Patch Notes Sure Make It Sound Like BioWare’s Basically Done With the Game Now
Dragon Age: The Veilguard developer BioWare has released a new patch for the game and in the same breath suggested it’s basically done with it less than three months after launch.
1/24/2025
Dishonored 2 Saved Arkane Despite Costing More to Make Than Skyrim and Struggling for Sales, Former Dev Says
Dishonored 2 cost more to make than legendary role-playing game and fellow Bethesda title The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim and struggling for sales, but it still saved developer Arkane according to a former employee.
1/24/2025
Final Fantasy 14 Director Yoshi-P Threatens Legal Action Against 'Stalking' Mod
Final Fantasy 14 director Yoshi-P has threatened legal action against a "stalking" mod.
1/24/2025
The Best Star Trek Series of the Modern Era (and the Worst)
With Section 31 now available on Paramount Plus, we're ranking the best and the worst Star Trek series and other projects of the modern era.
1/24/2025
The Mortal Kombat 1 Community Is Working Together to Try to Figure Out How to Fight Floyd — but the Exact Process Remains a Mystery for Now
The Mortal Kombat 1 community is still working out how exactly to fight Floyd, but what is clear is this cool hidden Easter egg has breathed new life into the game.
1/24/2025
Deals: All 20+ Backwards Compatible Games In The Xbox Lunar New Year Sale 2025
Including more Ninja Gaiden!The massive Xbox Lunar New Year Sale for 2025 has officially kicked off today, and as you'd expect, it includes a bunch of backwards compatible titles from the original Xbox and Xbox 360 eras - around 20 of them in all.You'll find some definite highlights in the mix, including a massive range of Call of Duty titles that always prove popular when they go on sale, but the most noteworthy discount here is for Ninja Gaiden Black - following the shadow drop of Ninja Gaiden 2 Black and the announcement of Ninja Gaiden 4 at yesterday's Xbox Developer Direct!
1/24/2025
IGN UK Podcast 784: Doom, Doom, Doom, Doom, I Want You in My Room
Doom: The Dark Ages, AC: Shadows, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, South of Midnight, and Ninja Gaiden.
1/24/2025
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Director Says Cloud and Aerith Relationship Comments Were Misinterpreted
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi has said his previous comments on the nature of Cloud and Aerith's relationship were misinterpreted and that no member of Square Enix will comment officially on the character's relationship.
1/24/2025
Nintendo Adds Fatal Fury 2 and Other SNES Games to Nintendo Switch Online Library
Fatal Fury 2 and two other Super Nintendo Entertainment System games have joined the Nintendo Switch Online library.
1/24/2025
How Doom’s Combat Evolves Alongside Modern Metal Music
A history of Doom's soundtracks, and how The Dark Ages is continuing the series' metal legacy.
1/24/2025
Diablo 4 and Path of Exile 2 Devs Won’t Say Whether They’ll Ban Elon Musk for Account Boosting
Both Blizzard Entertainment and Grinding Gear Games have declined to say whether they plan to ban accounts belonging to Elon Musk after the X/Twitter owner reportedly admitted to cheating, leading some fans to accuse the developers of undermining the integrity of their games.
1/24/2025
Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown Is Free To Play On Xbox This Weekend
A surprise fifth addition to Xbox Free Play Days!It's arguably the most interesting as well - the new Test Drive game from last year.Yes, from January 24th (today) until 9am UTC on January 27th, everyone on Xbox can download Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown via a free trial on the Xbox Store that includes access to the entire game with no limits.
1/24/2025
Deals: Xbox 'Lunar New Year' Sale Now Live, 600+ Games Discounted
The biggest sale of the year so far!It's time for the Xbox Lunar New Year Sale 2025!Yes, after yesterdays huge Developer Direct showcase, Xbox has only gone and treated us to the biggest Xbox sale of the year so far - with over 600 games reduced until February 6th.
1/24/2025
Mythic Quest Season 4 Review: Episodes 1-9
Ian, Poppy, and the entire Mythic Quest team face plenty of struggles in season 4, but their long-overdue return to the office doesn’t disappoint.
1/24/2025
Roundup: The First Previews Are In For DOOM: The Dark Ages
Well, it's now officially confirmed - DOOM: The Dark Ages is releasing for Xbox, Game Pass, and other platforms on May 15, 2025.This title has obviously been in the pipeline for some time now, and with this in mind, multiple outlets have already experienced guided previews of the new prequel entry.The first impressions seem quite promising - so here is what the critics think of this new entry after testing out the game in the presence of director Hugo Martin and executive producer Marty Stratton:Read the full article on purexbox.com
1/24/2025
By Design Review
It has a wacky premise involving a woman swapping places with a chair, but this uncompromising consumerist satire is more performance art than camp classic.
1/24/2025
Reaction: Xbox's Killer January Showcase Proves That Its Games Pipeline Is Finally Ready
We got a look at four new Xbox titles;three of which received release dates spread over the next few months.Yep, The Ninja Gaiden 2 Black remaster is available right now!
1/23/2025
The Best Time to Buy a TV at a Decent Price in 2025
See the most popular TV deals times throughout the year to plan ahead for and never pay full price.
1/23/2025
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Brings Its Stunning RPG To Xbox Game Pass This April
We've been excited for Sandfall Interactive's Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 ever since it was announced for Xbox Game Pass a little while ago, but after watching today's Xbox Developer Direct Showcase, it's become a must-play!The game, which now has a release date of April 24, 2025, takes the form of a turn-based RPG featuring unique real-time mechanics, and follows a group of adventurers in their attempt to save their lives and prevent the evil Paintress from "painting death".Read the full article on purexbox.com
1/23/2025
AU Deals: Under the Hood of Assassin's Creed Shadows and Killer Deals on the Cheapest Copies
We gear up as Naoe, ninja extraordinaire, and get back to some old school assassination action.
1/23/2025
DOOM: The Dark Ages Punches Onto Xbox Game Pass In May 2025
Id Software is back, and their next game is out sooner than you might think!Bethesda's FPS expert has announced that DOOM: The Dark Ages is launching in just a few short months on May 15, 2025 - and it'll be available day one on Game Pass now that the studio is a part of Team Xbox.Id Software says that this is a "perfect entry point into the series" with a "more approachable" take on gameplay - but that by no means equates to an easy DOOM game.
1/23/2025
Doom: The Dark Ages – The First Preview
Doom: The Dark Ages pivots from Eternal’s platforming and instead literally grounds its combat in strafe-heavy gameplay with an emphasis on power. Sure, the great guns are still there – this is Doom, after all! But The Dark Ages also places a huge premium on your three melee weapons in this medieval-tinged prequel.
1/23/2025
Feature: Xbox Developer Direct 2025: The Full List Of Reveals, Including Two Surprises
Weren't able to catch the Xbox Developer Direct 2025 showcase earlier today?You can always go back and watch the on-demand version for yourself, which you'll find elsewhere on Pure Xbox.If you don't want to watch it all the way through, we've also detailed all the important reveals in this article.
1/23/2025
Doom: The Dark Ages Has a Release Date and an Explanation for Why It’s Single-Player Campaign Only
Doom: The Dark Ages was one of the stars of Microsoft’s Xbox Developer Direct 2025 showcase, with confirmation of a release date, new gameplay footage, and plenty more.
1/23/2025
Doom: The Dark Ages Soundtrack Composer Revealed
id Software has confirmed the composer of the Doom: The Dark Ages soundtrack.
1/23/2025
Poll: How Would You Grade 2025's Xbox Developer Direct?
Give us your verdict.The dust is now beginning to settle on 2025's Xbox Developer Direct showcase!Read the full article on purexbox.com
1/23/2025
Every LEGO Game on the Nintendo Switch in 2025
All 17 LEGO games released for the Nintendo Switch between 2017 and 2025, from original LEGO worlds to collaborations with Fortnite.
1/23/2025
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Gets a Release Date
During today's Xbox Developer Direct, we got another look at upcoming Xbox RPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 along with a release date of April 24, 2025.
1/23/2025
Xbox's South Of Midnight Brings Folklore Magic To Game Pass This April
See you in the bayou.Compulsion Games has today announced the launch date for South of Midnight, its upcoming southern folklore inspired adventure for Xbox Series X|S.We're finally getting hands on with this one on April 8th, 2025, and we're glad - because it looks bloody beautiful!
1/23/2025
South of Midnight Release Date Revealed at Xbox Developer Direct
During today's Xbox Developer Director, we saw a new trailer for South of Midnight complete with a release date of April 8, 2025.
1/23/2025
Surprise! Ninja Gaiden 2 Black Launches Today On Xbox Game Pass
Shadow drop alert!In addition to the surprise announcement of Ninja Gaiden 4 at today's Xbox Developer Direct showcase, we've also been treated to the surprise launch of Ninja Gaiden 2 Black on Xbox Game Pass today!This is an Unreal Engine 5 remaster of 2008's Ninja Gaiden 2 for Xbox 360:Read the full article on purexbox.com
1/23/2025
Ninja Gaiden 2 Black Announced — and It’s Out Now
As well as announcing Ninja Gaiden 4, Koei Tecmo has announced a remake of 2008 action game Ninja Gaiden 2 — and it’s out now.
1/23/2025
Xbox Reveals Ninja Gaiden 4, Coming Day One To Game Pass In Fall 2025
What a way to start the Dev Direct!It had been rumoured before today's Xbox Developer Direct 2025 event that a legendary Japanese IP would make a surprise appearance, and it's turned out to be Ninja Gaiden 4 - launching in Fall 2025 on Xbox Game Pass!The game, which is officially being published by Xbox Game Studios, will feature a new protagonist in the form of Yakumo, while the story will revolve around the return of the Dark Dragon and Yakumo's attempts to conquer the "formidable Master Ninja himself", Ryu Hayabusa.
1/23/2025
Xbox Developer Direct 2025: Everything Announced (So Far)
Xbox's big Developer Direct has arrived for 2025 and promises to reveal more about DOOM: The Dark Ages, South of Midnight, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and the reveal of Ninja Gaiden 4! While we don't know exactly what these studios will show, we will be covering it live and updating this page as the show goes on!
1/23/2025
Xbox Developer Direct 2025: Everything Announced
From Doom: The Dark Ages to South of Midnight to Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and the surprise reveal of Ninja Gaiden 4, here is everything revealed at 2025's Xbox Developer Direct.
1/23/2025
Ninja Gaiden 4 Announced at Microsoft's Xbox Developer Direct 2025
Ninja Gaiden is back in a big way, with Ninja Gaiden 4 revealed as the mystery fourth game shown at Microsoft’s Xbox Developer Direct 2025.
1/23/2025
Save 20% off the Interactive LEGO Technic Planet Earth and Moon in Orbit
One of the coolest space-themed LEGO sets ever.
1/23/2025
Tim Sweeney Says Epic Can Afford to Keep Spending Billions Fighting Apple and Google for the Future of Fortnite on Mobile for Decades to Come
Epic boss Tim Sweeney says he's already spent billion of dollars fighting Apple and Google over the fate of Fortnite on iPhone and Android, but insists he'll keep going for decades if needed.
1/23/2025
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 Won't Be a PlayStation 6 Exclusive, Square Enix Says
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 won't be a PlayStation 6 exclusive despite Final Fantasy 7 Remake originally launching only on PS4 and its sequel Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth originally launching only on PS5, Square Enix has said.
1/23/2025
Assassin's Creed Shadows Director Says Recent Delay was to Polish Parkour, Especially on 'Super Complex Roofs'
Assassin's Creed Shadows' release date is set for March 2025 after multiple delays. The most recent was only by a month, which doesn't seem like much time to change anything significant. So why did Ubisoft push the game? According to the game director: roofs.
1/23/2025
Assassin's Creed Shadows: The Final Preview
From our time sneaking through Assassin's Creed Shadows' fortresses, taking in the sweeping vistas of the open world of feudal era Japan, and pulling off slick combat finishers, we got to see just how Assassin's Creed has improved its balancing act of satisfying action, RPG systems, and rewarding open-ended exploration in a captivating new setting that's been long overdue.
1/23/2025
Insomniac Founder Ted Price to Be Inducted Into DICE Hall of Fame
Ted Price, the founder and now-former-president of Insomniac Games, is being inducted into the DICE Hall of Fame next month, just after he announced his retirement from the company after 30 years.
1/23/2025
We Finally Know What Assassin's Creed's Mysterious 'Infinity' Is
Alongside previews for Assassin's Creed Shadows going live today, Ubisoft has shown off for the first time the Animus Hub, which seems to be the previously-reported Assassin's Creed Infinity.
1/23/2025
The Internet Reacts to Oscars 2025 Nomination Snubs
The Oscars 2025 nominations are in, and the internet is having its say on all the snubs.
1/23/2025
The Best Time to Buy New Headphones for a Great Price in 2025
Black Friday of course... but what about the rest of the year?
1/23/2025
Live: Watch The Xbox Developer Direct 2025 Showcase Here
Three major titles and at least one surprise.The time has arrived for Xbox Developer Direct 2025!"The show will include new, extended gameplay and developer insights for DOOM: The Dark Ages, South of Midnight, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and a mystery fourth game, from inside the studios working on them."
1/23/2025
Warner Bros. Games Boss David Haddad Is Leaving the Company, a Year After Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League’s Disastrous Launch
Warner Bros. Games boss David Haddad is set to leave the company, according to a new report.
1/23/2025
The Best Time to Buy a PlayStation 5
Looking to pull the trigger on a PS5 in 2025? Here's when to shop.
1/23/2025
One Piece Lego Sets On the Way Through Collaboration With Netflix
Lego has announced a collaboration with Netflix to release a series of One Piece Lego sets "coming soon."
1/23/2025
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Gets Two Awesome 4K Steelbook Editions, Up for Preorder Now
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is now available to preorder on 4K UHD and Blu-ray and as a steelbook. It's set to release on April 15.
1/23/2025
The Best Time to Buy a Graphics Card in 2025
Sometimes it’s worth holding off and waiting for the best time to buy a new GPU, but when? We'll advise.
1/23/2025
Capcom Experimenting With Generative AI to Create 'Hundreds of Thousands of Unique Ideas' Needed to Build In-Game Environments
Capcom is experimenting with generative AI to create the "hundreds of thousands of unique ideas" needed to build in-game environments.
1/23/2025
The Last of Us Gets a Season 1 Steelbook Just in Time for Season 2
Just before season two airs on Max, the first season of The Last of Us gets a gorgeous limited-edition steelbook collection that includes nearly three hours of special features.
1/23/2025
Xbox Game Pass Hit Palworld Was So Successful It's Spawned A New Publisher
Pocketpair Publishing is a-go!The team behind Xbox Game Pass mega-hit Palworld has announced 'Pocketpair Publishing', a new game-making company set up to help fund games by other developers.Speaking of those big things, Pocketpair has already announced its first title under the new arrangement.
1/23/2025
Oscar Nominations 2025 Announced: Emilia Pérez, Wicked, and The Brutalist Among Top Nominees
Oscar Nominations 2025 announced: Emilia Pérez, Wicked, and The Brutalist among top nominees.
1/23/2025
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Is the Best-Selling Game of 2025 in the U.S.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is the best selling game of both December 2024 and the full year 2024 in the U.S., returning to the No.1 spot after Hogwarts Legacy took the crown in 2023.
1/23/2025
Banjo-Kazooie Revival Would Be 'Instantly Hated' By Some Fans, Says Original Composer
"I have zero hope for another Banjo game".Earlier this week, we covered a story about the CEO of Moon Studios questioning why Xbox hadn't decided to make a new Banjo-Kazooie game yet - he suggested that a talented developer could "rival 3D Mario" in the process.This story attracted the attention of original Banjo-Kazooie composer Grant Kirkhope, who revealed on social media why he has "zero hope" of seeing a new Banjo game - or at least, zero hope of it being received as well as some expect.
1/23/2025
DLSS 4 Explained: Everything You Need to Know About Nvidia's Latest AI Upscaling Tech
Everything you need to know about Deep Learning Super Sampling 4.0, Nvidia's latest AI upscaling tech.
1/23/2025
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition Review
The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 is one of the most powerful (and expensive) graphics cards ever, and uses AI to further enhance its gaming performance.
1/23/2025
The Bench Announced for PC
Get your first look at The Bench, a upcoming "old man at the park" simulator. Yes, you play an elderly gentleman hanging out on a park bench controlling flocks of pigeons, fending off hungry wildlife, annoying park staff, and solving puzzles in the newspaper in this casual sim/puzzle game with a wholesome twist.
1/23/2025
Pokémon TCG Pocket's Next Set Is a Diamond and Pearl-Themed Booster Called Space-Time Smackdown
Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket's next set is a Diamond and Pearl-themed booster called Space-Time Smackdown, and it launches next week.
1/23/2025
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 Has a Completed Story at Square Enix
Square Enix has now completed the story of the third and final part of the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy.
1/23/2025
Xbox Is Hiring For Someone To Lead An Unnamed Dev Team, Starting Next Month
Job post spotted.Microsoft is looking for "an experienced Executive Producer" to "lead a game team" - but what that team is within Xbox remains a mystery at this time.Furthermore, Microsoft isn't accepting applications for this role until late February, which hints that this is a project being spun up and prepared for an Executive Producer to come aboard and lead.
1/23/2025
EA Says Two Of Its Major AAA Titles 'Underperformed' In 2024
Announces lower financial forecast as a result.CEO Andrew Wilson says that "Dragon Age and EA SPORTS FC 25 underperformed" last year, while the company "expects a return to growth" in its next fiscal year.EA Sports FC 25 launched in September 2024 as the team's second stab at non-FIFA branded football games, and it appears to have dropped off slightly from EA Sports FC 24.
1/23/2025
Too Hot to Handle: Gaming Mouse Allegedly Burst Into Flame and Almost 'Burned Down' User's Apartment
Of all of the things connected to your PC, your mouse would be the last thing you'd expect to set itself alight. But that was the reality redditor lommelinn faced after they reportedly found their gaming mouse alight on their desk while their PC was in sleep mode — and it almost “burned down” their apartment.
1/23/2025
Review: Star Wars Episode 1: Jedi Power Battles (Xbox) - The Return Of Another Prequel Game
More than 25 years after the release of the Phantom Menace movie, Star Wars: Episode I: Jedi Power Battles has now returned.Aspyr’s now back with a restoration of this apparent “beloved classic” following its re-release of Bounty Hunter and the troubled Battlefront Classic Collection in 2024.Jedi Power Battles is a game that some Jedi Masters might remember as being one of the most unforgiving and dare we say frustrating Star Wars video game experiences.
1/23/2025
Palworld Developer Pocketpair Moves Into Publishing to Release Tales of Kenzera Dev's Next Game
Palworld developer Pocketpair is moving into the publishing business to release Tales of Kenzera: Zau developer Surgent Studio's next game.
1/23/2025
Cyberpunk 2077 Patch 2.21 Adds DLSS 4 on PC and Additional Fixes
Cyberpunk 2077 update 2.21 is out now. Check out the patch notes right here.
1/23/2025
Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (January 23-26)
Included with Xbox Game Pass.Xbox Free Play Days is back! After an EA-fueled return last weekend, the program continues into 2025, with four titles making up the lineup this weekend.Here's this week's full Xbox Free Play Days selection:Read the full article on purexbox.com
1/23/2025
EA Is Dealing the Final Blow to Origin, and Taking Some Users With It
EA is finally replacing Origin with the equally clunky EA app.
1/23/2025
Multiple Xbox Game Pass Titles Seemingly Leaked For February 2024
Next month is shaping up very nicely!As things stand, we only know about two games for Xbox Game Pass next month in Far Cry New Dawn and Avowed, but a new report from Insider Gaming is suggesting that three more will be added to the list very soon.These three games are Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time, Madden NFL 25 (as part of EA Play) and Heroes of the Storm for PC, with the latter probably just including a bunch of in-game benefits considering it's a free-to-play title.
1/23/2025
Multiple Xbox Game Pass Titles Seemingly Leaked For February 2025
Next month is shaping up very nicely!As things stand, we only know about two games for Xbox Game Pass next month in Far Cry New Dawn and Avowed, but a new report from Insider Gaming is suggesting that three more will be added to the list very soon.These three games are Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time, Madden NFL 25 (as part of EA Play) and Heroes of the Storm for PC, with the latter probably just including a bunch of in-game benefits considering it's a free-to-play title.
1/23/2025
The Best Xbox Game Pass Deal Is Back for Today Only: Get 3 Months of Ultimate for $30.59
Averages out to only $10.20 per month.
1/23/2025
Watson Review
CBS' new medical mystery series isn't as silly as its complex premise implies.
1/23/2025
Star Trek: Section 31 Review
The Michelle Yeoh fronted spin-off movie Section 31 is 100 minutes of generic schlock containing only trace elements of Star Trek.
1/23/2025
AU Deals: Mad Deals on Monster Hunter Wilds, Kingdom Come 2, and a Bunch of LEGO Must Owns!
It's time to get stocked up on the cheapest games available for the weekend. Nothing but bangers within.
1/23/2025
Score a 75" Samsung 4K Smart TV for Only $530 And Get a Second 43" 4K TV for Free
The best budget TV deal so far for 2025.
1/22/2025
Where to Preorder the Samsung Galaxy S25 and S25 Ultra
Samsung's new 2025 smartphones are here.
1/22/2025
Celeste Teams' Next Game, Earthblade, Canceled
The team behind Celeste have announced their next game, Earthblade, has been canceled.
1/22/2025
The 65" LG Evo C3 4K OLED Smart TV Drops to Under $1,200 on Amazon
An older generation model that still trades blows with the best.
1/22/2025
Dragon Age: The Veilguard Had 1.5 Million Players in First Two Months, EA Expected 3 Million
EA has announced today that it is revising its outlook for the fiscal year after a slowdown in Global Football net bookings growth, and Dragon Age: The Veilguard missed the company's internal targets by nearly 50%.
1/22/2025
Invincible: The Most Important New Characters to Expect in Season 3
Prime Video has revealed the new voice cast for Invincible: Season 3, but who are Jonathan Banks and Doug Bradley playing? Here's why we think some major villains are making their debut in Season 3.
1/22/2025
Razer's Fancy Handheld Dock Works Extremely Well But Carries a Hefty Price Tag
As far as docking stations for a Steam Deck or ROG Ally go, the Razer Handheld Dock Chroma is sleek and provides every function necessary, but it carries a hefty price tag.
1/22/2025
Monster Hunter Wilds Developers Talk Weapon Changes – IGN First
We spoke with the Monster Hunter Wilds art director and executive director, Kaname Fujioka, and Wilds director, Yuya Tokuda, to learn about the concept and development process for various weapons, garnering new details on weapons that players have been particularly interested in, as well as the kinds of adjustments made for the release version of the game after the feedback they received from the November 2024 Open Beta Test.
1/22/2025
Into the Deep Review
Into the Deep commits the most unforgivable sin of any “fin flick”: The sharks on the poster look better than the ones in the actual movie.
1/22/2025
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Terminator Crossover Brings the T-800 to Season 2
Activision and Treyarch have revealed more Call of Duty crossover content in the form of a Terminator event and themed cosmetics for Black Ops 6 Season 2.
1/22/2025
Anime Royale Channels Hunter x Hunter With Update 4.5
Anime Royale just gave Roblox fans a fresh batch of Hunter x Hunter units and cosmetics to play with as part of the newly launched Update 4.5.
1/22/2025
Tempest Rising Preview: An RTS That Takes Me Back to the ‘90s
The developers of Tempest Rising told us they set out to create a nostalgic real-time strategy (RTS) game that evoked the classics of the 90s and 2000s, with quality-of-life improvements expected of modern games. In our first hands-on preview, we'd say they nailed it.
1/22/2025
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii - Here’s What Comes in Each Edition
Everything you need to know to preorder Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, including what comes in each edition, how much it costs, where to buy it, and more.
1/22/2025
Samsung Galaxy S25 Officially Unveiled, Here's Everything We Know
Galaxy Unpacked showcased all the capabilities of the new Galaxy S25 series of smartphones and we have all the details. Pre-orders are available now and the S25 will launch on February 7.
1/22/2025
Synduality Echo of Ada Review in Progress
A mech-based extraction shooter with a pretty cool premise.
1/22/2025
Talking Point: The Dev Who Greenlit Insomniac's Xbox One Classic Has Now Retired
Today, Insomniac Games has announced that its legendary CEO Ted Price is retiring from the company, after more than 30 years at the helm.While Insomniac has always been closely aligned with PlayStation — Sony now owns the studio outright — the team did produce an Xbox One classic back in 2014 - and Ted Price played a big part in that happening.Yep, if you cast your minds back to before this title launched, Price helped introduce this game on the Xbox stage at E3 2014.
1/22/2025
Magic: The Gathering's Next Set Is a Death Race, Here Are 2 New Cards
An exclusive first look at two cards from Magic's upcoming Aetherdrift set.
1/22/2025
Talking Point: The Dev Who Greenlit Insomniac's Xbox One Classic Is Retiring
Today, Insomniac Games has announced that its legendary CEO Ted Price is retiring from the company, after more than 30 years at the helm.While Insomniac has always been closely aligned with PlayStation — Sony now owns the studio outright — the team did produce an Xbox One classic back in 2014 - and Ted Price played a big part in that happening.Yep, if you cast your minds back to before this title launched, Price helped introduce this game on the Xbox stage at E3 2014.
1/22/2025
Marvel Star Benedict Cumberbatch Says Doctor Strange Is Skipping Avengers Doomsday But Is a 'Central' Part of Secret Wars
Benedict Cumberbatch has said his Marvel Cinematic Universe character Doctor Strange is skipping the next big team up in Avengers Doomsday but will play a "central role" in its sequel Avengers Secret Wars.
1/22/2025
‘We Have to Be Like Logan Today and Remain Very Stoic’ — Insomniac Quiet on Whether Wolverine Will Make 2025
Wolverine is Insomniac’s next big game, but when will it come out? This year? Next year? The year after that? The developer won’t say, but did acknowledge what it called “pent up excitement” for the upcoming PlayStation game.
1/22/2025
Anime Vanguards Winter Update 3.0 Brings Lobby Revamp and New Portals Game Mode
Roblox developer Kitawari has published Anime Vanguards Winter Update 3.0, delivering sweeping changes to the tower-defense experience’s unit lineup and lobby alongside numerous quality-of-life fixes.
1/22/2025
Emerging Mobile Threats in 2025: How to Stay Ahead of the Game
It’s private information for a reason. Follow these steps alongside our recommendations to keep your digital life safe.
1/22/2025
Xbox's Indiana Jones Voice Actor Wins 'Best Acting' Prize At New York Game Awards 2025
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle may have launched too late to pick up any prizes at The Game Awards last month, but not all ceremonies have such a cutoff date, and a new prize for the 2024 title has now come in.Presented at the New York Game Awards this month, Troy Baker's performance has netted them the 'Best Acting in a Game' prize for their work on Xbox's Indiana Jones title.Baker did an absolutely stellar job at delivering an authentic video game take on the cinema legend - so much so that even OG actor Harrison Ford enjoyed what he did with the character.
1/22/2025
Nintendo of America's Former President Reggie Fils-Aimé Says Astro Bot 'Almost Outdid Nintendo at Its Own Game'
Former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aimé has joked that beloved PlayStation exclusive platformer Astro Bot "almost outdid Nintendo at its own game."
1/22/2025
President of Spider-Man, Ratchet and Clank Dev Insomniac Announces Retirement from PlayStation
Ted Price, the founder and president of Marvel's Spider-Man, Ratchet and Clank, and Resistance developer Insomniac Games, has announced his retirement from PlayStation after 30 years.
1/22/2025
Nosferatu Is Now Available To Preorder on 4K UHD and Blu-Ray, Releasing February 18
Nosferatu is now available to preorder on 4K UHD and Blu-Ray or as a limited edition steelbook. It's set to release on February 18.
1/22/2025
Black Ops 6 Season 2 Brings Back Classic Maps & Modes On Xbox Game Pass
Treyarch and Activision have announced the next season of Black Ops 6 and Warzone, set to kick off on January 28th with lots of new content.Season 02 of Black Ops 6 will bring five multiplayer maps, a brand-new Zombies experience, new weapons and more to the Xbox Game Pass FPS.Of those five multiplayer maps, three will arrive on day one whilst two are set to launch in-season - likely in late February, early March.
1/22/2025
Netflix Subscription Plans, Explained: How Much Does It Cost in 2025?
Everything you need to know about Netflix subscriptions in 2025.
1/22/2025
Keanu Reeves' BRZRKR Gets a Bloody Statue From Diamond Select Toys
We've got an exclusive first look at Diamond Select Toys' new BRZRKR statue, based on the hyper-violent Keanu Reeves franchise.
1/22/2025
How to Cancel Your Netflix Subscription in 2025
Wondering how to cancel Netflix? Our step-by-step guide can show you how.
1/22/2025
Does Netflix Have a Free Trial in 2025?
Netflix does not have a free trial, but you can technically get it for "free"
1/22/2025
Fresh Call of Duty Black Ops 6 Season 2 Details Confirmed Alongside New Trailer
Activision has released a new trailer for Call of Duty Black Ops 6 Season 2, which offers a glimpse at what to expect. Here's everything we know.
1/22/2025
Avowed: Here’s What Comes in Each Edition
Everything you need to know to preorder Avowed, a new action-RPG developed by Obsidian and published by Microsoft.
1/22/2025
SEGA Launches New 'SEGA Account' System Offering Bonus In-Game Goodies
You can register now.SEGA has this week launched a new online profile system called SEGA Account. It gives fans access to a "host of benefits" when playing SEGA and Atlus titles and using their titles' online services.Read the full article on purexbox.com
1/22/2025
Talking Point: Have You Been Tempted To Switch To Xbox Game Pass Standard?
The library is growing fast!Last year, Microsoft launched Xbox Game Pass Standard, phasing out its 'Console' tier of the subscription service at the same time.However, with Game Pass Standard seemingly growing at a faster and faster rate these days, we think it's becoming a more appealing option in 2025.
1/22/2025
Godzilla vs. Spider-Man Pits Peter Parker Against Japan's Greatest Monster
Peter Parker is in for the fight of his life, as Marvel Comics and Toho reveal the new crossover comic Godzilla vs. Spider-Man.
1/22/2025
PC and PS5 Action RPG Phantom Blade Zero Gets Slick Trailer But Still No Release Date
Highly anticipated PC and PS5 action role-playing game Phantom Blade Zero has received a slick new trailer but still no release date.
1/22/2025
CD Projekt’s Decision to Go With Ciri as Protagonist for The Witcher 4 'A Really Interesting Move for All Kinds of Reasons,' Geralt Actor Says
Doug Cockle, the voice actor behind The Witcher protagonist Geralt, has backed CD Projekt’s decision to focus on Ciri for The Witcher 4.
1/22/2025
'Silent Hill F' & Another Long-In-Development Xbox Game Rated In South Korea
Could we be seeing these soon?Today, a couple of new video game appearances on the South Korean ratings board have us intrigued as to when these titles might show up again.First off, Konami's Silent Hill F has been rated in the region, alongside a long-in-development Xbox title - Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2.
1/22/2025
Sega Launches Account System With Benefits and Rewards, Opens With Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii
Sega has launched its own account system akin to the Nintendo Account or Ubisoft Connect that will "maximize" its online services and offer various benefits, kicking off with a free costume for Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii.
1/22/2025
Mortal Kombat 1’s Secret Floyd Fight Isn’t Just a Cool Easter Egg, It Unlocks a Brand New Stage
As expected, Mortal Kombat 1 players have unearthed the secret Floyd fight mere hours after guest character Conan the Barbarian went live, but they’re still not sure exactly how to trigger a battle with the mysterious pink ninja.
1/22/2025
Xbox Is Adding Support For Even Bigger Storage Devices In 2025
The current limit for external hard drive size on Xbox is already pretty big, but the team is expanding that capability, starting out with Xbox Insiders this month.Microsoft's current limit of 16TB will soon be removed - allowing players to utilise even more storage space on Xbox in 2025.Xbox drives will simply create more partitions for storage - with each partition showing up as a separate device on your console even if you're just using one massive drive.
1/22/2025
Mortal Kombat 1 Dev Chief Ed Boon Teases T-1000 Fatality and ‘Future DLC’
Mortal Kombat 1 development chief Ed Boon has taken to social media to reveal a glimpse at upcoming guest character T-1000 Terminator’s Fatality, and tease "future DLC."
1/22/2025
Seven Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (January 22)
Across the Standard & Ultimate libraries.Today, we have seven titles coming to Microsoft's Game Pass service - five new additions to the Standard library and two fresh titles for Game Pass Ultimate members.Here's the full list of new games for January 22nd, along with a brief introduction to each title.
1/22/2025
New York Game Awards 2025 Winners: The Full List
The New York Game Awards 2024 has arrived and, alongside honoring Remedy Entertainment creative director Sam Lake, the show saw Astro Bot become the big winner of the night as it took home Game of the Year, Best Music, and Best Kids Game. You can check out all the rest of the winners right here!
1/22/2025
Prime Target Review
Prime Target starts with a captivating concept that blends intellectual puzzles with espionage, but stumbles due to uneven pacing, repetitive exposition, and melodrama that undercuts its potential.
1/22/2025
Star Wars Movie From Deadpool & Wolverine Director Could Star Ryan Gosling
Deadpool & Wolverine director Shawn Levy's Star Wars movie could have just found its star with Ryan Gosling in talks to join the project.
1/22/2025
AU Deals: Pay the Least Gil for FF7 Rebirth on PC, FC 25, Star Wars Outlaws, Spidey, and More!
Get into the middle of a landslide of discounts during the absolute middle of your week!
1/22/2025
The Incredibly Priced 27" AOC 240Hz OLED Gaming Monitor Is Back in Stock at Amazon
The lowest price we've ever seen for an OLED gaming monitor.
1/21/2025
How to Watch Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2025 and What New Phones to Expect
Anyone excited for new Samsung phones? Expect to see the S25 line.
1/21/2025
Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Release Date Announced
Paramount Pictures has set a 2027 release date for Sonic the Hedgehog 4, the next movie in the popular video game adaptation series.
1/21/2025
Netflix Announces Yet Another Price Hike as it Adds a Record Number of New Subscribers
Netflix just had a record quarter of new subscriber growth, crossing the 300 million subscriber milestone once again. To celebrate the milestone, the company has announced yet another price hike on most of its plans in the U.S., Canada, Portugal, and Argentina.
1/21/2025
Cougar Armor Evo M Gaming Chair Review
Although it's not the most luxurious gaming chair, the Cougar Armor Evo M offers features that chairs more than double the price can't always match.
1/21/2025
IDW's Godzilla vs. Los Angeles to Benefit Wildfire Relief Charity
IDW has revealed Godzilla vs. Los Angeles, a new kaiju-themed anthology whose proceeds will be donated to a wildfire relief charity.
1/21/2025
Save $200 Off the Asus ROG Ally Z1 Extreme Handheld Gaming PC, Now Only $449.99
The best Windows-based gaming handheld PC under $500.
1/21/2025
65" and 77" Samsung OLED TVs Are Discounted Ahead of Super Bowl Sunday
These are the least expensive OLED TVs you can get right now.
1/21/2025
This Decked Out Alienware Aurora R16 RTX 4090 Gaming PC Drops to Below $3,000
Equipped with the most powerful GPU on the market (for now).
1/21/2025
Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Post-Launch Roadmap Sets Stage for 3 Expansions in 2025
Warhorse Studios has announced the Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 post-launch roadmap, revealing the content players can look forward to after the game's release date.
1/21/2025
We Build the LEGO Trotting Lantern, a 2025 Lunar New Year Celebration
LEGO is releasing three new sets to celebrate the Year of the Snake. We built the most extravagant one.
1/21/2025
Pokémon TCG and Pokémon TCG Pocket Coming to McDonald's Happy Meals
The Pokémon Trading Card Game and Pokémon TCG Pocket have teamed up with McDonald's to give away cards both in real life and the app.
1/21/2025
Marvel Rivals' Spring Festival Event Is Already Being Compared to Overwatch's Lúcioball
NetEase Games has revealed the Marvel Rivals Spring Festival event, which adds a handful of new hero skins and a soccer game mode that might look familiar to Overwatch and Rocket League players.
1/21/2025
Here's 20 Minutes Of 'Eternal Strands' Ahead Of Next Week's Xbox Game Pass Launch
Exclusively captured by Pure Xbox!Eternal Strands has been one of the most highly-anticipated Xbox Game Pass titles of January 2025 for quite some time now, and we're pleased to confirm we've been playing it here at Pure Xbox over the past few days!You can see 20 minutes of our footage in the first video down below, followed by a look at the game's first boss - Ark of the Stricken Earth.
1/21/2025
Bowling With Corpses Introduces Mike Mignola's New Fantasy Universe
We've got an exclusive preview of Bowling with Corpses, a new fantasy graphic novel that introduces Mike Mignola's latest shared universe.
1/21/2025
Marvel's New Star Wars Series to Explore the New Republic Era
Marvel Comics will relaunch its flagship Star Wars series in May 2025, with the book exploring how Luke, Han, and Leia fought to establish the New Republic after the events of Return of the Jedi.
1/21/2025
Xbox 'Investigating' Reports Of Laggy Media Apps After Extended Playback
There's a workaround if you need it.That's usually the case, but Xbox is actually investigating an issue at the moment that causes apps to become laggy after extended playback.There's no word on how many people have been affected by this, aside from a mention that only a "small" number of reports have been filed, but we've seen a couple of references to the problem online:Read the full article on purexbox.com
1/21/2025
Frozen Star Josh Gad Says He Didn't Get a Role in Avatar Because His Na'vi Form Looked Like a 'Tall, Overweight Smurf'
Frozen star Josh Gad has revealed he auditioned for a role in James Cameron's first Avatar film but was turned down because his Na'vi form looked like a "tall, overweight smurf."
1/21/2025
The NuPhy Air60 HE is a fantastic low-profile magnetic gaming keyboard
The Nuphy Air60 HE successfully brings magnetic switches to a low-profile keyboard. It’s a bit less effective due to its shorter travel distance on the compact format, but overall, it's a great option for gaming.
1/21/2025
Why That Brief Look at Mario Kart 9 Suggests Nintendo Switch 2 Is 'Significantly More Powerful' Than the Original — According to a Developer
An indie developer familiar with making games for the original Switch has explained why that brief look at Mario Kart 9 suggests the Nintendo Switch 2 is "significantly more powerful."
1/21/2025
Get the Entire Run of Twin Peaks All in One Package
If you want a Blu-ray collection of the entire run of Twin Peaks, including all three seasons, the movie Fire Walk With Me, and tons of special features, this is it.
1/21/2025
Feature: Far Cry New Dawn Got A Mixed Reception, But It'll Be A Great Addition To Xbox Game Pass
Expectations got in the way.Today, Microsoft has delivered its latest roundup for Xbox Game Pass, filling in some blanks between now and early February for its subscription service.The one title that immediately sticks out here is Far Cry New Dawn, and we actually think this is a really solid addition to the library - especially with its predecessor already available on the service.
1/21/2025
Microsoft Announces Xbox Game Pass January 2025 Wave 2 Lineup
Microsoft has announced the Xbox Game Pass January 2025 Wave 2 lineup of titles.
1/21/2025
These 13 Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (January 22 - February 4)
Microsoft has officially revealed the second batch of Xbox Game Pass titles for January 2025 today (as well as the first title for February) which includes 13 games in all - although some are already part of certain tiers.Prior to now, it had already been confirmed that Eternal Strands, Sniper Elite: Resistance and Citizen Sleeper 2 would all be releasing 'day one' for Game Pass later this month, while Gigantic: Rampage Edition, Starbound, Orcs Must Die!Deathtrap, Shady Part of Me and Far Cry New Dawn are all also arriving on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for the first time.
1/21/2025
We’re Only a Few Weeks Into 2025 and Already There’s a New GTA 6 Trailer 2 Release Date Theory
2025 is only a few weeks old and yet we’ve already seen so much. The announcement of a new Nintendo console. The death and resurrection of TikTok. And now, a new GTA 6 Trailer 2 release date theory.
1/21/2025
Original Harry Potter Director Calls HBO Reboot a 'Spectacular Idea'
Original Harry Potter director Chris Columbus has called the incoming HBO reboot series a "spectacular idea" as it has the potential to better recreate the books.
1/21/2025
Nvidia Reveals Full Slate of DLSS 4 Launch Titles: God of War, Cyberpunk, and More
Nvidia has announced the full list of games that will support its new DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation features at the launch of the RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 on January 30.
1/21/2025
Nintendo Switch 2 Expected Between April and September 2025, Greedfall Publisher Says
French video game and accessories maker Nacon is the first third-party publisher to say when it expects the Nintendo Switch 2 to come out — and it's promised loads of games for the next-gen console, too.
1/21/2025
Pokémon TCG Pocket Player Crosses 50,000 Cards After Spending More Than $100 a Day for 3 Months
A dedicated Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket player has spent the maximum amount of money — around $104 a day using the most cost efficient methods — for the near 12 weeks since launch and finally crossed the 50,000 cards threshold.
1/21/2025
Sony Pulled GTA 6 Parody Game Grand Taking Ages From the PlayStation Store — but It’s Now Cleared for Release on Steam
The people behind the controversial Grand Theft Auto 6 parody game Grand Taking Ages are back with a Steam page after Sony pulled it from the PlayStation Store.
1/21/2025
Xbox Fans Hoping For 'Marcus Fenix Collection' News After Phil Spencer Revisits Gears Classics
Well, those rumours have died down quite a lot over the last year or so - but Xbox boss Phil Spencer's recent gaming activity is getting people's hopes up once again.Basically, Phil has been spotted revisiting Gears of War 2 and Gears of War 3 recently - two titles that have long been rumoured to make up some sort of 'Marcus Fenix Collection'.Phil has only been playing the Xbox 360 versions of course, but the timing of this fresh Gears activity from the Xbox boss is certainly intriguing.
1/21/2025
AMD Radeon RX 9070 GPUs Finally Get Official Release Window — but Still No Price
AMD has finally announced a release window for its Radeon RX 9070 graphics cards, but there's still no price.
1/21/2025
Marvel Snap Back Online After TikTok Ban, Devs Searching for New Publisher to Stop It Happening Again
Marvel Snap is now back online in the U.S. after it was banned alongside TikTok, and its developer Second Dinner is looking for a new publisher to ensure another takedown doesn't happen in the future.
1/21/2025
Multiple Xbox Games Drop To 'Lowest Price Ever' In This Week's THQ Nordic Sale
Xbox always refreshes its deals on a Tuesday, and we've got a couple of new sales that have gone live on the Microsoft Store - one is a Publisher Spotlight Sale, and the other is dedicated to THQ Nordic and Handy Games titles.You'll find some great stuff in the Publisher Spotlight Sale (we've included some highlights in the table below), but it's the THQ sale that interests us the most, with a lot of games either reduced to their lowest price ever or their joint-lowest.Read the full article on purexbox.com
1/21/2025
Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders Is Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (January 21)
A new day one arrival.Today, Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders hits the library as a wintery follow-up to the much-loved Lonely Mountains: Downhill - and it's a day one XGP launch to boot.Here's what you can expect from Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders when it comes to the Game Pass catalogue today:Read the full article on purexbox.com
1/21/2025
AU Deals: 520 Bucks Off an Assassin's Creed Mega Bundle, A $64 Donkey Kong Returns, and More!
There's never been a better time to go under the hood with the Assassin's Creed franchise.
1/21/2025
Talking Point: What Are Your Plans For This Week's Big Xbox Event?
With the Xbox Developer Direct for 2025 now just a few days away, this is our chance to do what we always do - ask you what your plans are for it!If you're not a big fan of the lengthy summer showcases, the nice thing about Developer Direct is that it's pretty condensed, usually finishing up in around 45 minutes.Read the full article on purexbox.com
1/20/2025
Mondo Reveals a Stunning Figure of Batman: The Animated Series Villain Clayface
Clayface is the latest DC villain to join Mondo's ever-growing Batman: The Animated Series line of figures. Check out our exclusive first look at this impressive piece.
1/20/2025
Bend Studio Dev Says 'We Still Plan on Creating Cool S**t' After Sony Live Service Cancelation
The developer of Days Gone has said it still plans to create “cool s**t” after parent company Sony canceled its unannounced live-service game.
1/20/2025
Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse Star Hasn't Recorded His Lines Yet
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse star Jharrel Jerome has dashed hopes that the highly anticipated third film Beyond the Spider-Verse is releasing anytime soon, saying he hasn't even recorded lines yet.
1/20/2025
Best New Anime to Watch (Winter Season 2025)
This is some of the best new anime to watch for the winter season of 2025.
1/20/2025
Resident Evil 6 ESRB Rating Spotted Ahead Of Xbox Developer Direct
Today, a new ESRB rating for Resident Evil 6 has been spotted online, with Capcom's 2012 Xbox 360 title looking set for another re-release in some form.To be clear, the Japanese developer hasn't announced a new version of RE6 in any way at this time - so the exact nature of this rating is still quite mysterious.What we do know is that the rating, carried out by the US game ratings board, is for Resident Evil 6 on Xbox Series X|S.
1/20/2025
Hollow Knight: Silksong Is 'Progressing' And Still Expected On Xbox Game Pass
A rare update for the highly-anticipated sequel.It was all the way back at the Xbox Games Showcase in 2022 that Hollow Knight: Silksong was first announced as a day one Xbox Game Pass release, and to be honest, we've barely heard anything about the game ever since!Last year was pretty much radio silence aside from the Xbox Store page going live in April, and the year before that was when the game got officially delayed from its planned release in early 2023 to essentially some point in the future.
1/20/2025
Developer Behind PS5-Exclusive Dinosaur Horror Game Says No to PC Because It Doesn’t Want Modders Creating 'Vulgar' Versions of the Main Character
The developer behind recently revealed PlayStation 5 dinosaur horror game Code Violet has said it will not release a PC version because it doesn’t want modders creating “vulgar” versions of the main character.
1/20/2025
Vampire Survivors Dev Poncle Outlines Challenges of Film Adaptation: 'The Game Has No Plot'
Vampire Survivors developer Poncle has outlined the difficulties behind its adaptation, which was originally announced as an animated series but now appears to be a film, headlined by the fact "the game has no plot."
1/20/2025
Xbox's Black Ops 6 Team Is Making Changes To Servers, Crossplay, Anti-Cheat & More
A new community update.In a new community blog post, the team has outlined what changes are being made as Black Ops 6 moves over into Season 2.The team also says that 136,000 accounts have been banned since Ranked Play launched.
1/20/2025
As Conan the Barbarian Hits Mortal Kombat 1, Superfans Begin Hunt for a Secret Pink Floyd Ninja Fight Ed Boon Has Teased for Years
As far as video game Easter eggs go, few have anything to do with legendary rock band Pink Floyd. But that’s exactly what Mortal Kombat 1 fans are excited to uncover with the release of guest character Conan the Barbarian this week.
1/20/2025
Every Nintendo Console Tier List
Which Nintendo console do you think is the greatest? Rank them here.
1/20/2025
PS5 Pro Surprisingly Loses To Xbox Series X In HDMI Bandwidth Test
"The Xbox Series X can do 4K120 at full RGB/444".Did you know that the Xbox Series X has better HDMI 2.1 bandwidth than the PS5?As it turns out, the PS5 Pro features the same spec as the PS5 in this area, specifically including 32Gbps of HDMI 2.1 bandwidth, whereas the Xbox Series X comes in higher at 40Gbps.
1/20/2025
Guide: Xbox Developer Direct 2025: Event Date, Start Times & Where To Watch The Showcase
It's almost time for the Xbox Developer Direct!Yep, the 2025 edition of Microsoft's dev-focused showcase returns this Thursday, with multiple titles confirmed for the show already.In this guide, we're going to tell you everything you need to know about the Xbox Developer Direct 2025 ahead of it airing later in the week.
1/20/2025
Monster Hunter Wilds Dev Capcom Is Trying to Tame Beastly PC Requirements
As Monster Hunter Wilds' February 28 release date nears, developer Capcom has said it's looking into lowering the recommended GPU requirements.
1/20/2025
Super Hero Worship: The Collapse of a Comic Book Titan Is Bad News for a Troubled Industry
In the latest installment of Super Hero Worship, we explain what's going on with Diamond Comic Distributors and why the company's bankruptcy is bad news for an entire industry.
1/20/2025
James Gunn Says DC Is Developing a New Opening for Elseworlds to Differentiate Them From DCU Projects
DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn has revealed DC is developing a unique opening for Elseworlds projects like The Batman to differentiate them from DCU projects such as Superman.
1/20/2025
Activision Will Let Call of Duty Black Ops 6 and Warzone Ranked Console Players Disable Crossplay With PC as Cheating Complaints Ramp Up
Activision has addressed Call of Duty community complaints about cheating in Black Ops 6 and Warzone, and confirmed plans to let console Ranked players disable crossplay with PC players.
1/20/2025
Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Dev Denies Saudi Arabia Ban Rumor
Daniel Vávra, co-founder of Warhorse Studios, has denied a recent rumor that Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 had been banned in Saudi Arabia over an unskippable cutscene.
1/20/2025
Pokémon TCG Pocket Gives Away Its Most Mysterious Card to All Players Today
Pokémon Trading Card Pocket has finally revealed its most mysterious card by giving it away to all players for free today, January 20.
1/20/2025
Feature: Five Guesses For The 'Legendary' Surprise At Xbox Developer Direct This Week
Happy Xbox Developer Direct week!January's big Xbox showcase is now just a few days away, and the big question on everyone's mind is what the fourth surprise will be at the event - it's been purposely teased by Team Xbox:"...visit a surprise location to see another studio’s brand new game."
1/20/2025
Rumour: Leaker Names Multiple Xbox Games Potentially Releasing On Switch 2
Microsoft might be going big with this thing.Last week, Nintendo officially announced the Switch 2 as its next console, set to launch worldwide in 2025.Off the back of that announcement, we touched on how we'd like to see Microsoft support the console in a big way with new Xbox ports - and it sounds like we might be about to see that become a reality.
1/20/2025
Palworld Crossplay, Final Boss, and More Coming as Pocketpair Reveals 2025 Roadmap
Palworld released in Early Access one year ago today and, to celebrate, developer Pocketpair has revealed its 2025 roadmap includes crossplay, a final boss, and more.
1/20/2025
Xbox Could 'Rival 3D Mario' With A New Banjo-Kazooie Game, Says Ori Developer
We've been hearing for years and years and years about how Xbox might do something with the Banjo-Kazooie IP at some point in the future, but as things stand, it doesn't seem like anything particularly noteworthy is happening.A lot of people have shown support for it, including the CEO of Moon Studios (best known for creating Ori and the Blind Forest and Ori and the Will of the Wisps) who suggested on social media over the weekend that Xbox could "rival 3D Mario" both in quality and revenue if they gave a new Banjo game to a "really talented developer".Read the full article on purexbox.com
1/20/2025
Hollow Knight: Silksong Dev Insists ‘The Game Is Real, Progressing, and Will Release’ as Fans Obsess Over a Picture of Chocolate Cake
A Hollow Knight: Silksong developer has insisted "the game is real, progressing and will release" as fans continue to obsess over a picture of a chocolate cake.
1/20/2025
Talking Point: It's Been Three Years Since Xbox Announced The Activision Blizzard Deal
Well folks, over the weekend, we officially passed the three-year mark since Xbox first announced its intentions to purchase mega-publisher Activision Blizzard.Yep, January 18th, 2022 was when the news first sent shockwaves throughout the industry - the most expensive gaming acquisition ever.Of course, it ended up taking almost two years for the deal to actually navigate the various regulatory bodies throughout the world.
1/20/2025
GTA 6 Price: Many in the Video Game Industry 'Hope' for $80 if Not $100, Analyst Says
There is "hope" among some within the video game industry that Grand Theft Auto 6 will be priced between $80 and $100, one analyst has said.
1/20/2025
AU Deals: A Vigorous Hands on With the Moza AB9 FFB Flight Stick and Where to Score it Cheap!
We shake hands with a prodigal-son-returns peripheral—force feedback flight sticks.
1/20/2025
AU Deals: Save Big in an Explosive FPS Bundle, Best DK Returns, Assetto EVO, and Hogwarts Legacy Prices!
Let's kick off another week with the best gaming savings available.
1/20/2025
I'm Getting Epic Pulls Thanks To These UK Pokémon TCG Booster Bundle Deals
Avoid the high price of single chase cards by grabbing Pokémon TCG Booster Bundles At UK Deal pricing
1/19/2025
Marvel Snap Has Also Been Banned in the U.S. Following the TikTok Shutdown
While many were expecting the U.S. to shut down TikTok within its borders if parent company ByteDance didn't sell it to a Western buyer, it was a bit more of a surprise when Marvel Snap went dark as its publisher is also owned by the same company.
1/19/2025
TikTok Is Officially Banned in the U.S. and Can No Longer Be Accessed Within Its Borders
TikTok has officially been banned in the U.S. and the social media app can no longer be accessed by those within its borders.
1/19/2025
TikTok Is Back Online in the U.S. After Being Officially Banned on January 18
Following a short time being shut down, TikTok is now back online in the U.S.
1/19/2025
Talking Point: Xbox Series X|S Owners, How's Your Storage Looking In 2025?
Every year here at Pure Xbox, we poll the community about how well you've been managing your Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S storage, and so we're doing the same again for 2025 - in a year where games are getting bigger than ever!Looking back over the past couple of years, it comes as no surprise that free space appears to have been getting harder to come by.In 2023, for example, 40% of Pure Xbox voters told us that their Xbox Series X no longer had any free space on the internal drive, and the same went for 51% of Series S owners.
1/18/2025
Guide: Xbox Handheld: Everything We Know So Far, Including The Latest Rumours
Your all-in-one guide to Xbox's handheld plans.For quite a while now, we've been hearing about plans for Xbox to develop such a device, and even Xbox boss Phil Spencer has talked about it on a series of occasions.In this all-in-one guide, you'll find everything we know so far about the Xbox handheld, including all the information that's been shared by Microsoft as well as the most intriguing rumours that have cropped up along the way.
1/18/2025
Feature: These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (January 20-24)
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for January 20-24!We're really starting to get busy now with these new Xbox releases for 2025, with over 20 of them confirmed for the next few days - including the likes of SYNDUALITY Echo of Ada and STAR WARS™: Episode I: Jedi Power Battles.Don't forget about the day one launch of Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders on Xbox Game Pass as well!
1/18/2025
Forget Prismatic Evolutions, I'm Buying These UK Silver Tempest Deals
Single card values are blasting off again, so it's a great time to buy Silver Tempest whilst it's in stock.
1/18/2025
Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (January 18-19)
Diving into Xbox Free Play Days?There's plenty to check out on Xbox over the weekend, with the highlight being a massive array of Xbox Free Play Days titles from EA Sports, and there are also a small number of new Xbox Game Pass additions as well.Here's what we're playing this weekend:Read the full article on purexbox.com
1/18/2025
Six Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass In Late January 2025
Including a modern-day classic we gave 10/10 to!Microsoft has revealed the next batch of games leaving Xbox Game Pass in late January today, which includes six titles in all - with the likes of Death's Door and Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem amongst them.In fact, Death's Door is one of those games that received an extremely rare 10/10 score here at Pure Xbox back in 2021, so we highly recommend you try it before it goes!
1/18/2025
The Next Book in the Fourth Wing Series Is Releasing Next Week, Preorders Discounted
The biggest book release of 2025 so far.
1/18/2025
Genshin Impact Developer Agrees to $20M Fine Over Loot Box Violations
Genshin Impact developer agrees to settle with the FTC over claims its loot boxes were unfair, especially to young children and teenagers.
1/18/2025
Save 60% Off the Razor Sharp 27" Samsung ViewFinity S8 4K Monitor
One of the sharpest monitors around for productivity work.
1/17/2025
Nintendo Switch 2 Is a Great Name for Nintendo's New Console, Analysts Say
Super Nintendo Switch. Nintendo Switch Pro. New Nintendo Switch. All were floated as potential names for Nintendo's new console. But Nintendo settled on the most normal possibility of all, which also just happened to be the most abnormal one for Nintendo specifically: the Nintendo Swich 2.
1/17/2025
Best Buy Kicks Off a 4-Day Sale on Budget TVs
Get your new TV in time for the Big Game on February 9.
1/17/2025
Nintendo Switch 2 Preorders: Where to Buy, Sign Up for Interest, and More
Everything we know about how to get your hands on the upcoming Switch 2, including potential pricing, retailers, and launch games.
1/17/2025
Why Thunderbolts: Doomstrike Is an Essential Part of Marvel's One World Under Doom Crossover
With the Marvel Universe facing the imminent reign of Emperor Doom, the writers of Thunderbolts: Doomstrike explain why the series will be especially crucial to the One World Under Doom crossover.
1/17/2025
Switch 2's Big Twist Is That It Plays It Safe, And That’s 100% The Right Move
The Nintendo Switch 2 has been officially announced and it's a straightforward upgrade. But like upgrading your iPhone, the Switch 2 doesn't need a big twist this time around.
1/17/2025
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew Season 1 Review
A surprise through and through, Skeleton Crew deserves a spot in the upper ranks of Star Wars’ Disney era.
1/17/2025
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero DLC 1: Hero of Justice Adds 11 New Characters This Month
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero will receive its first major downloadable content pack on January 23, with the DLC 1: Hero of Justice pack adding 11 new heroes and more.
1/17/2025
Report: Majority Of Devs Expecting To Release New Games In 2025, Driving Industry Growth
Survey sheds positive light on 2025.Of 150 senior Unity game devs surveyed in a new report from Metaplay, 77% of them expect industry growth in 2025.Brand-new game releases are expected to help drive that growth, with 90% of these developers planning to release new games this calendar year.
1/17/2025
Where To Buy Pokémon TCG: Prismatic Evolutions
Don't pay over the odds, stock is rolling in now and through 2025.
1/17/2025
What is Mario Kart 9’s New Twist?
Could the Switch 2's new Mario Kart be open world? We look into it, as well as other theories.
1/17/2025
Stephen King Says the Oscars Should Be Cancelled Amid Los Angeles Wildfires
Esteemed author Stephen King has called for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to cancel the 97th annual Oscars award ceremony in the wake of the wildfires still devastating Los Angeles.
1/17/2025
TikTok Faces Ban by Sunday After Supreme Court Rejects Appeal
A TikTok ban is set to go ahead on Sunday, January 19, after the Supreme Court rejected an appeal.
1/17/2025
PlayStation Legend Shuhei Yoshida 'Would've Tried to Resist' Sony's Live Service Push
Former PlayStation executive Shuhei Yoshida has said he would have tried to resist Sony’s controversial live service video game push.
1/17/2025
How Big is the Nintendo Switch 2?
The Nintendo Switch 2 is set to be significantly bigger than its predecessor - we estimate a 25% larger console.
1/17/2025
Talking Point: Will Microsoft Fully Reveal Its Next-Gen Xbox This Year?
A year ago next month, Microsoft first started talking about its next-gen Xbox - a console that's supposedly going to provide the "largest technical leap" ever seen from generation to generation.As we covered in our huge "next Xbox console" guide, we think a 2025 release for the console is very unlikely, but what about a reveal this year?For Microsoft's last flagship console — Xbox Series X — we got a reveal right at the tail end of 2019 at The Game Awards, with a release coming the following year.
1/17/2025
HeroQuest First Light Is Now Available, Pick It Up for Your Next Game Night
HeroQuest First Light is now available to purchase at Target for $49.99.
1/17/2025
Xbox Reminds Us Engagement Is At 'All-Time High' Going Into 2025
Earlier this week, Microsoft reached out to ourselves here at Pure Xbox (and seemingly a series of other outlets) aiming to provide some context about a report headlined "Microsoft’s Gaming Business Falls Short, Despite Activision" - by an outlet known as The Information.we haven't seen that report in full!It's locked behind a $299 paywall, so all we've come across are snippets that have been posted elsewhere - such as a suggestion that Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella was considering winding down Xbox entirely back in 2021.
1/17/2025
Adventure Time Returns With New Sequel Comic in April 2025
Adventure Time is back, with Oni Press launching a new comic book series that picks up where the show left off. Check out our exclusive first look at the covers to Adventure Time #1.
1/17/2025
Dragon Age: The Veilguard Director Reportedly Exits BioWare
Dragon Age: The Veilguard director Corinne Busche is reportedly leaving EA-owned BioWare.
1/17/2025
Silo Season 2 Ending Explained: How Does It Set Up Season 3?
The Silo Season 2 finale gives us a lot of answers, but still manages to end in a major cliffhanger. Here's what the ending means for Rebecca Ferguson's Juliette and the other silo occupants.
1/17/2025
Wolf Man and Hollywood's Quest to Make Monsters Relevant Again
Wolf Man director Leigh Whannell discusses why classic creatures like the werewolf, Nosferatu, and Frankenstein’s monster still matter, and what Hollywood can do to get them right.
1/17/2025
EA Sports Announces College Football 26, Available Summer 2025
College Football 26 will be released this summer following the resounding success of last year's game, EA Sports has announced.
1/17/2025
GTA 6 Raising Prices To '$80 Or Even $100' Could Cause Industry To Follow Suit, Says Analyst
"Breaking a key price barrier".In a new presentation on 'the state of video gaming in 2025', analyst Matthew Ball hypothesises a potential GTA 6 price bump, and what that could mean for other game companies.Ball says "there is hope" amongst the industry that publisher Take-Two "will price GTA 6 at $80 or even $100", thus allowing "the rest of the market to move up" and raise prices too.
1/17/2025
IGN UK Podcast 783: The Switch 2 is Finally a Real Thing
Nintendo Switch 2, Mario Kart, David Lynch, A Real Pain, and Emilia Perez
1/17/2025
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Is Steam Deck Verified — and Square Enix Made a Custom Fluffy Chocobo Steam Deck to Celebrate
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth’s PC port is almost upon us, and as its release draws near, Square-Enix has announced that the game is fully Steam Deck verified with a custom fluffy Chocobo Steam Deck.
1/17/2025
Roundup: Here's What The Reviews Are Saying About 'Tales Of Graces f Remastered'
Out today on Xbox!Tales of Graces f Remastered makes its debut on Xbox today, alongside other major platforms, and that means lots of reviews for the remaster have cropped up online in recent hours.Things are looking pretty good for Bandai Namco's latest re-release, so we've gathered up a bunch of the critics' opinions on Tales of Graces f Remastered to help you decide if this Xbox title is for you!
1/17/2025
Pokémon TCG Pocket Trading Unveiled — But Is So Poorly Received the Developers Had to Respond
Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket developer Creatures Inc. has finally unveiled how the incoming trading feature will work, but the community response was so poor it had to release a follow-up response.
1/17/2025
Lots Of Games Are Discounted By 90% On Xbox This Weekend (January 18-19)
Looking for some cheap games on Xbox during mid-January?Well, it's time to bring back our 90% discounts feature!Looking at the current deals on the Xbox Store, there are plenty of games that have been discounted by 90% until at least the start of next week, including some AAA titles.
1/17/2025
The Marvel Rivals Bot Conspiracy, Explained
While Marvel Rivals continues to land atop Steam charts and Twitch viewership numbers, one issue has fans suspicious of their time with NetEase Games’ new hero shooter: bots.
1/17/2025
Analysts Say Nintendo Switch 2 Won't Outsell the Original Switch, but That's Okay
We spoke to seven professional analysts to get their initial takes on the Nintendo Switch 2: is it a good idea, is it going to sell, and what it needs to do to secure long-term success.
1/17/2025
Rumour: Xbox Reporter Teases One More Potential Surprise At Developer Direct 2025
We're less than a week away now from Xbox Developer Direct 2025, and with yesterday's Switch 2 reveal now firmly in the rear-view mirror, all eyes are on Microsoft and its next big showcase.The question is, how many surprises will be packed into this year's show?It's a vague post we admit, with a big emphasis on the "maybe", but Corden is suggesting that Dev Direct '25 could deliver "more than one surprise" next week.
1/17/2025
Hollow Knight: Silksong Dev Fuels Nintendo Switch 2 Direct Fever With a Picture of a Chocolate Cake
Here's why a picture of a chocolate cake has Hollow Knight: Silksong fans convinced they will finally see the game at the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct.
1/17/2025
Back in Action Review
Diaz and Jamie Foxx do their jobs in Back in Action, assuring that it remains mostly watchable. But it’s ultimately a bummer.
1/17/2025
The Biggest Gaming Monitor Trends of CES 2025
Curious what 2025 has in store for PC gaming monitors? We have the answer, direct from CES.
1/17/2025
Save $1,000 Off This Decked Out Alienware Aurora R16 RTX 4090 Gaming PC
Equipped with the most powerful GPU on the market (for now).
1/17/2025
They Don’t Make ‘Em Like David Lynch Anymore
They sure don’t make ‘em like filmmaker and artist David Lynch anymore, the mind behind Twin Peaks, Eraserhead, Blue Velvet, and so much more.
1/16/2025
PlayStation Cancels Two Unannounced Live-Service Games
Sony confirms that it has canceled two unannounced live-service games that were in development at Bend Studio and Bluepoint Games.
1/16/2025
The Wooting 80HE is a Magnetic Gaming Keyboard Crafted to Compete
Magnetic switches may be increasingly common, but the Wooting 80HE remains an excellent, if expensive, gaming keyboard.
1/16/2025
Save Nearly 50% Off This 75" Sony 4K Smart TV, Cheaper Than Black Friday
Supports 4K gaming at up to 120fps on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X.
1/16/2025
Elon Musk and Asmongold's Social Media Scrap Over Path of Exile 2, Explained
Social media feeds lit up today after Elon Musk criticized Twitch streamer and content creator Asmongold for raising questions about the X/Twitter owner's high-level Path of Exile 2 gameplay.
1/16/2025
Every Nintendo Console: A Full History of Release Dates
Did you know Nintendo has had this many consoles?
1/16/2025
The Best Time to Buy a Nintendo Switch in 2025
Should you buy a new Nintendo Switch with the Switch 2 on the horizon?
1/16/2025
Hyper Light Breaker Early Access Review in Progress
So far this roguelike feels hyper light on content and the wrong kind of broken.
1/16/2025
How the Monster Hunter Wilds Team Select Their Beastly Lineup – IGN First
In this interview with Kaname Fujioka, who was the director of the first Monster Hunter and now Executive Director and Art Director for Wilds, and Yuya Tokuda, director of both Monster Hunter: World and Wilds, we get to hear in detail about the process that new and returning monsters went through before appearing in Wilds, with a special focus on the processes of creation and selection.
1/16/2025
Monster Hunter Wilds: Gravios Returns in This Exclusive Gameplay – IGN First
Gravios is a hard-shelled monster that’s been deflecting our attacks since the original Monster Hunter, and it’s back in Monster Hunter Wilds’ Oilwell Basin. A few things about this foreboding, unexpected Flying Wyvern have changed, which you can see for yourself in the exclusive Gravios gameplay videos in this article.
1/16/2025
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 - Here’s What Comes in Each Edition
Everything you need to know to preorder Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 - Here’s What Comes in Each Edition
1/16/2025
Superman Unlimited Brings Marvel Mainstay Dan Slott Back to DC Comics
2025 is shaping up to be a huge year for Superman, and now we know that former Marvel Comics mainstay Dan Slott is returning to DC to pen a new monthly series called Superman Unlimited.
1/16/2025
Talking Point: What Is Xbox Going To Do With Halo In 2025?
This is a really interesting time for the Halo franchise.A few months ago, it was announced that a major shakeup was taking place at 343 Industries, with the company rebranding to "Halo Studios" and embarking on a series of new games using Unreal Engine 5.No dates were provided for when to expect anything new from Halo Studios, and the footage they showed off was clearly just proof-of-concept stuff rather than anything to sink our teeth into.
1/16/2025
Nintendo Switch 2: 9 Burning Questions About the New Console
When is the Nintendo Switch 2 actually releasing? How much will it cost? What games will be available at launch? We break down these and other burning questions that remain about the new console.
1/16/2025
Twin Peaks and Mulholland Drive Director David Lynch Dies Aged 78
David Lynch, the legendary director behind Twin Peaks and Mulholland Drive, has died aged 78.
1/16/2025
The Super Mario Bros. Movie Appears to Have Influenced a Major Mario Kart 9 Character's Redesign
Nintendo has finally revealed the Nintendo Switch 2 and alongside it Mario Kart 9, but fans have noticed one character in particular has received a major redesign seemingly inspired by The Super Mario Bros. Movie.
1/16/2025
Path of Exile 2 Patch Notes Detail Endgame and Monster Changes as Early Access Continues
Grinding Gear Games will soon roll out Path of Exile 2 update 0.1.1, revealing a host of endgame changes, skill changes, and monster changes in its patch notes.
1/16/2025
Soapbox: I Hope Xbox Properly Supports Switch 2 When It Launches In 2025
Offering a new & different Xbox experience.A lot has been said, discussed and debated about Microsoft deciding to make Xbox games available on rival platforms, and much of that chatter has been pretty negative so far.The big reason I think (and hope) this could happen is because Nintendo's Switch platform just offers a much different experience to what our Xbox and PlayStation consoles provide.
1/16/2025
How Much Will the Nintendo Switch 2 Cost? Analysts Weigh In
The Nintendo Switch 2 was revealed just this morning, and while we got a lot of confirmed details about what it would look like and even a brief look at a new game, there's still some pretty critical pieces of information missing. One of the most important? Price.
1/16/2025
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii – The Final Preview
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is definitely shaping up to not only live up to the high standards of the Like a Dragon series, but it also has the potential to become one of the better pirate games released since Black Flag.
1/16/2025
Mario Kart 9: Every Character, Track, and Vehicle Confirmed for the Nintendo Switch 2 Game
Nintendo has revealed the Nintendo Switch 2 and, alongside it, Mario Kart 9. Though details are still slim, an analysis of the brief gameplay clip has confirmed the first characters, vehicles, and tracks coming in the new game.
1/16/2025
30 Details From the Nintendo Switch 2 Announcement Trailer
30 brand new Nintendo Switch 2 details, as revealed by the console's long-awaited reveal trailer.
1/16/2025
Every Sonic Game on the Nintendo Switch in 2024
9 Sonic games have been released on the Switch, here's the full list.
1/16/2025
Xbox Store Adds Two Extra Freebies To Enjoy Over The Weekend
Including a First Berserker: Khazan demo!There's the whole Xbox Free Play Days thing, with EA making eight games free to try, and we also discussed the "Just For You" deals that are going around right now.The first of these is a free demo for the upcoming hardcore action RPG The First Berserker: Khazan, which currently has an Xbox release date of March 27, 2025.
1/16/2025
Best Nintendo Switch Controller 2025
Whether you play Switch games in handheld or console mode, these are the best controllers for Nintendo's latest system.
1/16/2025
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Is Out Today (and on Sale for $10 Off)
Everything you need to know to preorder Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, including release date, how much it costs, and more.
1/16/2025
Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma Is Up for Preorder – Here’s What Comes in Each Edition
Everything you need to know to preorder Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma, including release window, pricing, where it's available, and what editions it comes in.
1/16/2025
Nintendo Switch 2 Hands on Event Registration Begins Very Soon
Nintendo fans eager to get their hands on the Nintendo Switch 2 and likely Mario Kart 9 can sign up for a chance to do so very soon.
1/16/2025
New Console Repair Options Headline Xbox Sustainability Efforts In 2025
Microsoft has detailed some new sustainability efforts relating to Xbox as we move into 2025, and while this sort of stuff often just happens in the background for us as players, Team Green is actually bringing some pretty neat initiatives to the table here - chief among which is a new repairs program for users in the US, which begins later this month.That repairs program will be known as 'uBreakiFix' by Asurion, and it basically enables folks to get their console repairs done in-person by a Microsoft-authorised outlet.The Xbox owner says that "nearly 700 participating store locations across the U.S." will provide this repair service for players, starting January 20th.
1/16/2025
Nintendo Switch 2 Reveal: Here’s Everything Announced and Confirmed
Here's everything announced and confirmed by Nintendo today during its Switch 2 reveal.
1/16/2025
Mario Kart 9 First Look Suggests 24 Person Races Are Coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 Game
Nintendo has officially revealed the Nintendo Switch 2 and Mario Kart 9 alongside it, which appears to confirm 24 person races for the first time in series history.
1/16/2025
Nintendo Switch 2 Brings Major Quality-of-Life Upgrade With Second USB-C Port
The Nintendo Switch 2’s new design has another quality-of-life feature that you may have missed in its initial reveal trailer: a second USB-C port. Here's why that's super important.
1/16/2025
Sniper Elite: Resistance's Biggest Features Detailed Ahead Of Xbox Game Pass Launch
Coming later this month.Yep, following the Game Pass release of Sniper Elite 5 a couple of years back, Rebellion returns to the service at the end of the month with a feature-packed Sniper Elite sequel.While this Sniper Elite title doesn't don the number 6, the developer is keen to stress that Resistance features an "epic standalone campaign" and "tense online multiplayer modes" - including the "fan favourite Invasion Mode" making its return.
1/16/2025
Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date Likely Not Before June
Nintendo has now revealed the Nintendo Switch 2 and, though it tried to remain coy with a vague 2025 window, may have subtly suggested it won't arrive until at least June.
1/16/2025
Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con Mouse Theory Is Looking Pretty Good Right About Now
After the Nintendo Switch 2 reveal this morning, those rumors that you might be able to use your Joy-Con as a mouse are looking preeeeeeeeeetty good.
1/16/2025
Civilization 7: The Final Preview
Civilization 7 is a game that, after playing through the first of its three distinct eras, is shaping up to be very good, but the fact that it’s introducing a huge number of major tweaks and reinterpretations that—in both small ways and big—provide a brand-new way to play Civ means that it asks of its veteran players to enter with an open mind.
1/16/2025
We Still Don't Know What the Nintendo Switch 2's Mysterious New Joy-Con Button Does
Nintendo’s Switch 2 reveal video confirms new right Joy-Con button, but what does it do?
1/16/2025
Lucky Xbox Players Are Getting Free 'Just For You' Deals This Week
For the likes of Destiny 2 and EA Sports FC 25.The 'Just For You' section of the Microsoft Store has become pretty popular over the last year-or-so, with Xbox choosing to populate it with a series of great offers - particularly for those who are Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers.That remains the case as we speak, but some extremely lucky Xbox fans are even finding that full games are being given away for free as part of the "Just For You" offers - including for the likes of Destiny 2 and EA Sports FC 25.
1/16/2025
The Nintendo Switch 2 Is Officially Almost Fully Backward Compatible
The Nintendo Switch 2 has just been officially revealed, and its announcement mercifully officially confirmed the rumors that it would be mostly fully backward compatible with Nintendo Switch 1 games. Thank goodness.
1/16/2025
Nintendo Switch 2 Direct Announced for April
Nintendo has finally revealed the Nintendo Switch 2 following a stream of leaks but announced a full breakdown of its 2025 launch won't come until a Nintendo Direct airs in April.
1/16/2025
A New Mario Kart Game Is Seemingly Coming to Nintendo Switch 2
During today's reveal of Nintendo's new hardware, the Nintendo Switch 2, we got a brief look at a brand new game that's coming to the system: it's a new Mario Kart, and we know...next to nothing about it.
1/16/2025
Nintendo Finally Reveals Its Next-Gen Console, Confirms Switch 2 Name
Nintendo has finally revealed its next-gen console, the Switch 2.
1/16/2025
Midnight Black PS5 Accessories Are Up for Preorder
Sony is releasing sleek midnight black versions of its PlayStation Portal, DualSense Edge Controller, and more PS5 accessories.
1/16/2025
Xbox Fan Shares 'Genius' Method For Putting Console In Idle Mode
We didn't know this was a thing!Basically, a user has shared a tip for instantly putting your console in 'idle' mode, and yep - we had no idea you could do this!So, if you hold your Xbox button as if you're going to to turn the system off, then hit 'X' instead of one of the main options, you'll instantly go into idle mode.
1/16/2025
Video Game Piracy Enters New Era as Japan Arrests Its First Alleged Modder of Nintendo Switch Consoles
Video game piracy has entered a new era as Japanese police have arrested, for the first time, someone accused of modifying Nintendo Switch hardware.
1/16/2025
Xbox Free Play Days Features Eight EA Games This Week (January 16-19)
Jump in for free this weekend.Xbox Free Play Days has officially returned for the new year, and EA is helping kick things off with a bang.Starting today, the publisher is adding eight games in total to the program, including the likes of College Football 25, EA Sports WRC and more.
1/16/2025
Why Hasn’t Sony Done Anything More With Bloodborne? PlayStation Legend Shuhei Yoshida Has a Personal Theory
Why hasn’t Sony done anything more with Bloodborne? PlayStation legend Shuhei Yoshida has a theory...
1/16/2025
Ex-Witcher Devs Unveil New Dark Fantasy RPG 'Dawnwalker' For Xbox
"From the director of Witcher 3".As CD Projekt Red focuses on its next big game in The Witcher 4, the former Witcher 3 director and select other industry veterans at the new Polish team 'Rebel Wolves' are now gearing up for their debut title backed by Bandai Namco.If you haven't seen anything about it just yet, it's called The Blood of Dawnwalker and is described as being the "first chapter" in the company's brand-new role-playing saga.
1/16/2025
Castlevania: Nocturne Season 2 Review
Castlevania: Nocturne Season 2’s surprising lack of depth and emotional resonance is offset by its excellent cast.
1/16/2025
AU Deals: Surprising Savings on GT7, a Spidey Ultimate, 1TB Storage Solutions, Erdtree Editions, and More!
Take the day off from inclement weather and train strikes to score some gaming discounts.
1/16/2025
GTA 5 Liberty City Mod Taken Down by Rockstar Games
The Liberty City Project, a mod recreating GTA 4 inside GTA 5, has been shut down by Rockstar Games.
1/16/2025
Save an Extra $50 Off the Meta Quest 3S VR Headset, Includes Batman: Arkham Shadow Game
The Quest 3S was already the best value in VR gaming.
1/15/2025
Black Ops 6 Zombies Season 2 Plans Include a New Tomb Map and More Quality-of-Life Changes
Treyarch is celebrating Day 115 with a mystery box full of announcements for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Zombies, including the reveal of a new map called The Tomb.
1/15/2025
Sniper Elite: Resistance - Here’s What Comes in Each Edition
Everything you need to know to preorder Sniper Elite: Resistance, including release date(s), what comes in each edition, how much it costs, what it is, and more.
1/15/2025
Marvel Rivals Gets Suit from PlayStation's Spider-Man 2 Later This Month
Marvel Rivals players are being treated to an unlikely crossover that brings the Advanced Suit 2.0 from Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 into the game as a new skin.
1/15/2025
G.I. Joe: Battle for the Arctic Circle Board Game Review
Battle for the Arctic Circle does a commendable job presenting the systems of Axis & Allies in a way that will be far more approachable for younger, new players while also giving those individuals a great on-ramp to the larger A&A series.
1/15/2025
HP's Newest and Best Gaming Monitor Is on Sale: Save $400 Off the Omen Transcend 32" 4K OLED Display
One of the best 4K gaming monitors on the market.
1/15/2025
Skeleton Crew Ending Explained: How Does the Series Affect the Star Wars Timeline?
Now that Skeleton Crew has wrapped, let's explore how the latest Star Wars series affects the larger franchise and the ever-growing Mandalorian universe.
1/15/2025
Talking Point: Are You Hoping For Another 'Shadow Drop' At Xbox Developer Direct 2025?
As Xbox Developer Direct fast approaches, we're getting quite excited for what we might see in the 2025 edition of the event.We know three of the games that will be showcased, while rumours are pointing towards a "legendary Japanese IP" for Xbox's fourth game of the show.Back in 2023, when Xbox debuted this new 'Dev Direct' format, the team amazingly shadow-dropped Hi-Fi RUSH during the livestream.
1/15/2025
PlayStation Plus Game Catalog Additions for January 2025 Announced
Sony has revealed the full line-up of PlayStation Plus Games Catalog additions for January 2025, which includes God of War Ragnarok, Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name, and more.
1/15/2025
How the Removal of a Private Doctor Sparked a Union at the Developer of Candy Crush
In early 2024, Activision Blizzard under its new owner Microsoft sent an email around to employees at their Stockholm office letting them know that one of their most popular company benefits was going away. And in doing so, the company inadvertently sparked a union effort.
1/15/2025
Larian Keeps Baldur's Gate 3 Fans Abreast of Latest Mod Download Milestone With New Withers Pic
Baldur's Gate 3 players have now downloaded more than 100 million mods since developer Larian Studios released its official modding toolkit with Patch 7.
1/15/2025
Robo Rally: Transformers Board Game Review
Robo Rally: Transformers offers a whole lot of racing board game fun – if you can embrace and thrive in the chaos each session provides.
1/15/2025
Wolf Man Review
Leigh Whannell’s Wolf Man boasts some impressive filmmaking and fresh spins on werewolf lore, but its story lacks bite.
1/15/2025
Pokémon Company Breaks Silence on Prismatic Evolution Shortage, Claims It'll Be Back in Stock ASAP
The Pokémon Company International has addressed the recent Trading Card shortage, and claims it is "actively working to-print more of the impacted Pokémon TCG products" such as Prismatic Evolution.
1/15/2025
Xbox Series X|S Console Sales In Europe Dropped By Almost 50% In 2024
PlayStation & Nintendo also suffered last year.In comparison to 2023, PS5 console sales were down 20%, Switch sales were down 15%, and Xbox Series X|S sales were down a whopping 48% when stacking 2024 up against the year prior.Read the full article on purexbox.com
1/15/2025
Report: Ubisoft Founders Considering A New Business 'Venture' Using Certain Franchises
We're not sure.According to this new report, Ubisoft's founders — the Guillemot family — along with major shareholder Tencent, are considering spinning up "a new venture" relating to Ubisoft.This 'venture' could include bringing over some famous Ubisoft franchises "as they seek to boost the French video-game company’s value", the report says.
1/15/2025
Marvel Brings Back Baddie From 2008's Iron Man for MCU Vision Quest Series
Marvel is reportedly bringing back a baddie from the first Marvel Cinematic Universe film Iron Man in the upcoming Vision Quest series.
1/15/2025
New Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater Funko Pops Are Up for Preorder
Preorders are live for Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater Funko Pops of Naked Snake and The Boss, releasing on March 25.
1/15/2025
Daredevil: Born Again Trailer Reveals Matt Murdock, Kingpin, Punisher, and a First Look at Muse
Marvel has released the first trailer for its Daredevil: Born Again Disney+ TV series, showing off the return of Charlie Cox as Matt Murdock from the Netflix television series.
1/15/2025
Microsoft Has Announced More Layoffs In Its Gaming Division, Says New Report
Amount of job cuts not specified.During 2024, Microsoft made heavy job cuts across multiple divisions including Xbox, and a new report suggests that this culling of staff isn't stopping into the new year.First reported on by Business Insider (paywalled) and shared by GamesIndustry.biz, Microsoft has reportedly laid off even more staff this year - affecting its gaming, security and sales divisions.
1/15/2025
Harley Quinn & Poison Ivy Are the Best Couple on TV
With Season 5 of the Max animated series Harley Quinn hitting this week, it’s time to celebrate Harlivy (again) -- Harley Quinn & Poison Ivy!
1/15/2025
New Mortal Kombat 1 Trailer Reveals First Look at Conan the Barbarian Brutality and T-1000 Terminator
Warner Bros. Games has released a new trailer for Mortal Kombat 1 that reveals a brief first look at upcoming guest character T-1000 Terminator and a Conan the Barbarian's Brutality.
1/15/2025
Promise Mascot Agency Voice Cast Includes PlayStation Legend Shuhei Yoshida and Deadly Premonition Dev Swery
Promise Mascot Agency just announced its voice cast, which includes a number of surprise additions from the world of video game development. Check out the exclusive trailer.
1/15/2025
Microsoft's 'VP Of Next-Gen' Seems To Think That Xbox Console Hardware Isn't Under Threat
Xbox exec Jason Ronald was recently named the 'VP of next-generation' over at Microsoft, with the Xbox Series X|S architect now spearheading the team's next-gen console plans.Given his new job title, then, it's probably good news that Ronald seems to think that Xbox consoles are here to stay.Between his undoubtedly busy schedule over at Microsoft HQ, the Xbox exec has been browsing Twitter, the poor sod.
1/15/2025
Captain America: Brave New World Is One of the Shortest Marvel Cinematic Universe Films
Captain America: Brave New World is not only the shortest Captain America film in Marvel Cinematic Universe history, but it's one of the shortest MCU films.
1/15/2025
Tomb Raider 4-6 Remastered Introduces Spruced Up Bosses Ahead Of Next Month's Xbox Launch
"They're back and ready for round 2".We're about a month away now from Tomb Raider 4-6 Remastered landing on Xbox consoles, and the teams at Aspyr and Crystal Dynamics have just shared a fresh look at the spruced up bosses featured in their new collection.Showcased up above in the game's latest trailer, Cleopatra’s Guard, Brother Obscura, and more classic TR bosses are ready to return and whoop your ass in the newly remastered bundle.
1/15/2025
Nintendo Lawyer Lifts the Lid on Approach to Piracy and Emulation
A patent lawyer representing Nintendo has lifted the lid on the company’s approach to piracy and emulation, and discussed how the propagation of emulators could lead to software piracy.
1/15/2025
‘I Am 100% Sure They Are Really Mad, to the Most Severe Level’ — Ex-Nintendo PR Managers React to Switch 2 Leaks
Two former Nintendo of America staff have discussed the ongoing Switch 2 leaks, saying they will have caused significant disruption inside the company and affected Nintendo's ability to surprise its fans.
1/15/2025
Microsoft Is Apparently Working On Some Big Improvements To Xbox Cloud Gaming
Tucked into a big old predictions piece about Xbox in 2025, reporter Jez Corden dropped some interesting details about what's next for Xbox Cloud Gaming.According to the site, Microsoft is working on "things like 4K streaming, higher bitrates, PC game support, and more buy-to-own Xbox cloud games".Corden went on to say that "Microsoft is also allocating more silicon to meet demand for Xbox Cloud Gaming", suggesting that the program continues to grow in popularity.
1/15/2025
Assassin's Creed Valhalla and Origins Finally Fixed on Windows 11, But Odyssey Remains Broken
Ubisoft has finally fixed the Windows 11 versions of Assassin's Creed Valhalla and Origins but Odyssey remains broken.
1/15/2025
Steam Shooter Fortune's Run on Hold Because the Developer Is Going to Prison
The developer of well-received Steam early access first-person shooter Fortune's Run has ceased work on the game after receiving a three-year prison sentence.
1/15/2025
Rumour: Microsoft Reportedly Chose Buying Studios Over 'Winding Down' Xbox In 2021
"Nadella told two people at the time".According to the report, which is unfortunately paywalled, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella "faced a choice" between buying studios to drive growth or begin winding down the Xbox business.It's reported that the MS CEO "told two people at the time" about this dilemma, before making the decision to press on with Xbox.
1/15/2025
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew Episode 8 Review
Season 1 of Skeleton Crew ends with bang, just not a very inventive or exciting one.
1/15/2025
Space Marine 2 Made Millions for Games Workshop, Now It’s on the Hunt for the Next Big Warhammer Video Game
Games Workshop knows hits like Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 "are not a given in the world of video games," says "we are looking for the next one."
1/15/2025
Xbox Fighter 'Killer Instinct' Joins EVO 2025 In New Extended Lineup
Killer Instinct rolled out a special Anniversary Edition update in late 2023 and now it's making a comeback on the biggest fighting game stage in the world.Today, in a bit of a surprise announcement, EVO revealed its main game lineup for 2025 as well as an "extended" roster - including Killer Instinct.Alongside it will be Rivals of Aether II, Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O, The King of Fighters XV and BlazBlue CentralFiction, with "more to come".
1/15/2025
AU Deals: Take Aim at the Cheapest Sniper Resistance Copies, Wild Monster Hunter Bargains, and More!
Lock and load some serious savings with the best preorder prices available on the hottest Next Big Things.
1/15/2025
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Officially Ends After Final Update, Offline Mode, and True Ending
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League releases its final update which includes an Offline Mode and a true ending for the game.
1/14/2025
The 32" Alienware 4K OLED Gaming Monitor Just Dropped to the Lowest Price Ever
Alienware's highest end gaming monitor.
1/14/2025
Marvel Rivals Dev Promises a New Hero Every Month and a Half
NetEase Games is telling Marvel Rivals players that a new hero will launch every month and a half as additional seasons roll out.
1/14/2025
Monster Hunter Wilds: Capcom Explains How Cooking Works in the Seamless World – IGN First
Food remains as important as ever in the newest installment in the series, Monster Hunter Wilds. Hunters can build a simple camp on the map where monsters roam about and cook with their Palico using tools like skillets. Once it's ready, you can scarf down some hot and fresh meat. Seeing this gives the powerful sense that the hunter, which is to say the player controlling that hunter, is really living within the world of the game.
1/14/2025
Lenovo Kicks Off the New Year With Great Discounts on Legion Gaming PCs and Laptops
Equipped with powerful NVIDA RTX GPUs.
1/14/2025
Save 26% Off the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro, the Best Wireless Gaming Headset
The only gaming headset with hot-swappable batteries.
1/14/2025
Talking Point: 10 Years Ago, Microsoft Delivered An Incredible Lineup Of Exclusives For Xbox One
From 2016 onwards the console no-doubt began slowing down, but 10 years ago in 2015, the team delivered a pretty incredible lineup of games we think it's time to look back on and appreciate.On March 11th, Xbox delivered Ori And The Blind Forest;Eventually going on to spawn a sequel in 2020, the first Ori game marked a turning point for Microsoft, a moment where Xbox began putting real focus on smaller titles again.
1/14/2025
Why Bethesda Cut Gore and Dismemberment From Starfield
Bethesda originally planned to include gore and dismemberment mechanics in Starfield but had to remove them due to technical limitations.
1/14/2025
Marvel Rivals Fans Are Using the Invisible Woman to Detect Alleged Bot Matches
New Marvel Rivals character the Invisible Woman is proving useful when it comes to detecting what fans believe are bot enemies in their lobbies.
1/14/2025
Lunar Remastered Collection Brings Retro JRPG Action To Xbox In April 2025
PlayStation's recent State of Play was loaded with all sorts of Xbox-related announcements, and one in particular for JRPG fans was the Lunar Remastered Collection announcement.This game will include Lunar: Silver Star Story and Lunar 2: Eternal Blue, and launches in Spring 2025 for Xbox One.The updated collection will feature improved graphics, sound, and various quality-of-life improvements like the ability to speed up battles.
1/14/2025
Move Over Toasters: Doom Is Now Playable Inside a PDF
A high-schooler has managed to port Doom into an actual PDF file that you can run inside your browser.
1/14/2025
Xbox Game Pass Quietly Adds New Skiing Title To January's Lineup
The sequel to Lonely Mountains: Downhill.It's always a good day when new games are announced for Xbox Game Pass, and although Microsoft hasn't said anything about it (at the time of writing, at least), it's been confirmed that a new skiing game is joining January's lineup!This is Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders, which is the sequel to the much-loved Lonely Mountains: Downhill - a game that was previously part of the service for some time.
1/14/2025
Until Dawn Film Adaptation Is About Teens Stuck in a Time Loop Where Every Cycle Is a New Horror Genre
Until Dawn fans have received their first look at the incoming film adaptation and its wildly different premise, alongside confirmation that a full trailer is "coming soon."
1/14/2025
One Piece: Luffy's Bento Panic Board Game Review
Luffy's Bento Panic is a fast-paced game that would make a fine addition to any party where the guests like anime.
1/14/2025
Guide: Xbox Game Pass Perks: Everything You Can Claim In January 2025
A new year of Xbox Perks has begun!The Xbox Game Pass Perks program is a neat little bonus for members of the 'Ultimate' tier who can benefit from a series of cool freebies, and to kick off January 2025, there are loads of free Xbox Perks that you can claim right now!We're doing things a little differently with these guides in 2025 - instead of highlighting just the newest Perks, we're focusing on all the Perks you can claim in a single month, even if they were originally added as early as last year.
1/14/2025
Horizon Could Be PlayStation’s Big Movie Win if It Stays Faithful to the Games
The upcoming Horizon movie could be PlayStation’s next big win, provided it stays faithful to the games.
1/14/2025
Select First-Party PS5 Games Are on Sale at Best Buy
Select first-party PS5 games are on sale right now at Best Buy as part of its Deal of the Day, including Stellar Blade and LEGO Horizon Adventures.
1/14/2025
Forest Reigns Announced for PC
VG Entertainment Studio has announced Forest Reigns, a new story-driven first-person shooter for PC. It's set in a post-apocalyptic Paris, where most of humanity has been wiped out and nature has reclaimed our territory. Survival crafting, a non-linear story, and a forest that can serve as both friend and foe in any given situation all combine to try and set Forest Reigns apart.
1/14/2025
Soapbox: With Xbox Games Now On PS5, Microsoft Needs To Ditch Forced PC Crossplay
A few years ago, with the help of Microsoft and Xbox, crossplay became the norm for multiplayer games across the industry.To be honest though, I think crossplay has gone a bit too far when it comes to PvP experiences these days, and Microsoft has an opportunity to change course a little bit in the coming years - which it should absolutely take.Crossplay between consoles is fine, because the vast majority of players are using a similar input method to play;
1/14/2025
Metal Gear Creator Hideo Kojima Questions How Long He Can Stay Creative as Death Stranding 2 Dev Endures Crunch
Metal Gear creator Hideo Kojima is questioning how long he can remain creative while revealing the Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is in "crunch time."
1/14/2025
The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remake Details Reportedly Leak Online
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion remake, reported to be in the works and set for release in 2025, has seen an alleged list of details leak onto the internet.
1/14/2025
UK Deals: Pokémon TCG Surging Sparks In Back In Stock And I'm Buying Now
Surging Spark Elite Trainer boxes and other booster bundles are in stock now
1/14/2025
PGA Tour 2K25 Officially Tees Off For Xbox Series X|S This February
Out of nowhere, 2K has announced PGA Tour 2K25!The latest entry in this very popular golf series arrives for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S in just a few short weeks on February 28th, with early access beginning on February 21st.Some of the upgrades in this year's game include new shot types, ball flights, roll physics, and visual improvements, as well as the addition of the U.S. Open Championship, The Open Championship, and the PGA Championship.
1/14/2025
Halo Finally Looks Set to Make the Jump to PlayStation This Year
Microsoft is seemingly ready to launch its flagship Xbox video game series Halo on rival platforms for the first time, including PlayStation and Nintendo Switch 2.
1/14/2025
Predicting the Switch 2 Launch Games
From Mario to Metroid, we predict which games could release alongside the Nintendo Switch 2.
1/14/2025
Nintendo Alarmo Being Made Available to Everyone in March
Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo will be made available across retailers worldwide starting in March 2025, meaning aspiring purchasers will no longer need a Nintendo Switch Online subscription to buy one.
1/14/2025
'Rewards Hunter' Announces Retirement Following Xbox Rewards Overhaul
When we started covering the Xbox Game Pass Quests (and therefore, Microsoft Rewards) program back in 2020 here at Pure Xbox, there were a lot of game-specific tasks that players needed to complete for points.As time passed, we became aware of a YouTube channel known as Rewards Hunter which would provide fantastic video guides for every Xbox Game Pass Quest on a weekly basis, often within just a couple of hours of them going live.It was so good that we asked if we could include their videos in our Pure Xbox guide, which they graciously accepted.
1/14/2025
Deals: Xbox Is Hosting A Huge 'Buy One, Get Two Free' Indie Sale Right Now
Some good deals, some not so much.Multiple Xbox Store promotions have gone live today, as usual for a Tuesday, and we reckon the pick of the bunch this week is the team's 'Buy 1, Get 2 Free' indie game sale we're seeing on our consoles right now.As the name suggests, if you pick three games from this list you'll only pay for the most expensive title of the bunch - the other two will be totally free.
1/14/2025
PlayStation Maker Sony Donates $5 Million to Los Angeles Wildfire Relief
PlayStation maker Sony has donated $5 million to support first responders, community relief and rebuilding efforts, and assistance programmes for those affected by the wildfires currently raging across southern California.
1/14/2025
All the Games Reportedly Set for Release on Nintendo Switch 2
Nintendo Switch 2 is reportedly set for strong third-party game support in 2025 and beyond. Here are all the games allegedly coming to Nintendo's next-gen console.
1/14/2025
Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (January 14)
Today, we have two major titles heading to the library, although one of them is a PC exclusive that debuted all the way back in 1997.That'll be Blizzard's first Diablo title, which makes its way onto Microsoft's modern PC storefront today, January 14th.Your other new Game Pass title is via EA Play in the form of UFC 5, which is a console and cloud addition.
1/14/2025
Random: SEGA Files Trademarks For Classic IP, Is A Comeback Imminent?
Just imagine 'Ecco the Dolphin' splashing onto Xbox.It's been discovered SEGA filed trademarks in late December for one of its classic...The trademarks are for 'Ecco the Dolphin' and 'Ecco' - an action-adventure series that first surfaced on the SEGA Mega Drive / Genesis in 1992 and was developed by the team at Novotrade International (Appaloosa Interactive).
1/14/2025
Stellar Blade for PlayStation 5 Is Now Down to Just $39.99 at Best Buy
$10 cheaper than Black Friday.
1/14/2025
How to Watch Peter Pan’s Neverland Nightmare - Showtimes and Streaming Status
The latest independent horror movie in the "Twisted Child Universe" gets a limited theatrical release.
1/14/2025
The AndaSeat New Year Sale Starts Now: Up to $220 Off Gaming Chairs and Task Chairs
Combine with a 10% IGN coupon code for extra savings
1/13/2025
AU Deals: 75 Bucks Off a Meta Quest 3S, Big Bites Out of V Rising, Ready or Not, and More!
Sourcing you the finest gaming savings available today!
1/13/2025
The Best Cheap LEGO Sets in 2025
LEGO makes great building sets, but they can be on the expensive side. These are the best LEGO sets available right now for under $25.
1/13/2025
Pokémon TCG Pocket Players Blown Away After Discovering Some Cards Reference Iconic Game Boy Locations
Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket players have gushed over its card art for months, but many are just now realizing that some of its monsters have been hiding details that connect them to the Game Boy games.
1/13/2025
Xbox's Big Surprise For Developer Direct Is Reportedly A Legendary Japanese IP
We're just over a week away from the Xbox Developer Direct event for 2025, and speculation has been rife ever since it was announced about what the surprise game might be in the show.Windows Central is reporting today that the surprise game is expected to be "a new entry in a legendary Japanese IP which has decades of history".It's said that the reveal should make a lot of fans happy in the process!
1/13/2025
Resident Evil: The Board Game Series Buying Guide
Everything you need to know to get started in the spooky world of Resident Evil: The Board Game, including info about all three base games and their expansions.
1/13/2025
Feature: 10+ Major Games That Xbox Could Be Preparing To Release This Year
With the Xbox Developer Direct 2025 just around the corner, we're in that period right now where everyone seems to making predictions about not only the show, but also the rest of 2025 and how it looks for Xbox's lineup of games.The official word is that we're already getting a great set of titles this year, with the likes of Fable, DOOM: The Dark Ages and obviously Avowed all set for the coming months.Let's take a look at that confirmed lineup for 2025 so far:Read the full article on purexbox.com
1/13/2025
Marvel Rivals Fans are Stretching Mister Fantastic's Meme Potential to Its Limit
Marvel Rivals fans just spent their first weekend with new playable characters Mister Fantastic and the Invisible Woman, but some are having trouble taking Reed Richards as seriously as the other heroes.
1/13/2025
Xbox Series X|S Stock Drops To Surprisingly Low Levels At Multiple UK Retailers
You may or may not be aware that Pure Xbox is actually a UK-based website, and usually it's pretty common for us to spot Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S consoles at large retailers such as Amazon, Argos, Smyths, GAME and many others.However, all four of these (along with others) have a surprising lack of stock following the Christmas period.This was brought to our attention by Pure Xbox user OldGamer999, and on further inspection, we've too noticed that Amazon is advertising a delivery delay of 1-2 months on the Xbox Series X, for example, and Smyths has no Xbox Series S stock at all.
1/13/2025
Rumour: Bethesda's Oblivion Re-Release Will Be 'Fully Remade' By Developer Virtuos
Within those rumours, it's not been clear whether this new version of the game will be a remaster or a full remake - but a new report today has suggested that Bethesda is going down the full remake route with this re-release.The site hasn't outed which Virtuos dev this comes from, but it seemingly reveals that the team is making proper gameplay changes to this new version of Oblivion.Read the full article on purexbox.com
1/13/2025
The New 2024 Apple iPad Mini Drops to an All-Time Low (The Best iPad for Reading & Portabilit)
Matches the best deal during Black Friday or Cyber Monday.
1/13/2025
The New 2024 Apple iPad Mini Drops to an All-Time Low (The Best iPad for Reading & Portability)
Matches the best deal during Black Friday or Cyber Monday.
1/13/2025
Anime Reborn World Collision Update Celebrates the New Year With Fresh Content for Roblox Players
Roblox tower defense experience Anime Reborn is charging into 2025 with Update 4, bringing new content, bug fixes, and more.
1/13/2025
Marvel and DC Actor Djimon Hounsou Says He Is 'Struggling To Make A Living' in Hollywood Despite 2 Oscar Nods
Djimon Hounsou, who's appeared in films from Marvel, DC, Netflix, and many more, has said he is "still struggling to make a living" in Hollywood.
1/13/2025
Nintendo Switch 2 Reveal Release Date Reportedly Leaked Online Alongside Release Window
Nintendo’s reveal plan for the Switch 2 has reportedly leaked online.
1/13/2025
Save on Select Video Games at Best Buy, Including Metaphor: ReFantazio, Dragon Age: The Veilguard and More
Best Buy has a selection of big games discounted right now, from Metaphor: ReFantazio to Dragon Age: The Veilguard to Sonic X Shadow Generations.
1/13/2025
Talking Point: Will Nintendo Switch 2 Appear At The Xbox Developer Direct 2025?
We could be in for a crazy two weeks, folks.Yes, we know the system isn't directly related to Microsoft, and yes, we're fully aware that this site is called Pure Xbox - but we actually reckon Team Green could have quite a major role to play in the reveal and software lineup of Nintendo's next console.Just last week, we heard rumours that the Xbox Series S could play its part in developers porting games to Switch 2; due to its lower-powered nature compared to Series X and PS5.
1/13/2025
Five Different Sonic Games Are In The 'Top Paid' Xbox Charts Right Now
There's no doubt that the Sonic The Hedgehog movie franchise has turned out to be a massive success, and the latest film (Sonic 3) seems to be doing better than ever - which has even made ripples in the world of Xbox as well.Looking at the "Top Paid" Xbox charts in both the UK and the US right now, there are five different Sonic games featured in each of them.The recently released Sonic X Shadow Generations is charting the best, which SEGA will surely be particularly happy with, while Sonic Origins Plus is doing especially well in the UK thanks to a big 60% discount.
1/13/2025
Dynasty Warriors: Origins - Here’s What Comes in Each Edition
Everything you need to know to preorder Dynasty Warriors: Origins, including what comes in each edition, what preorder bonuses to expect, and an explanation of what this game is.
1/13/2025
Baldur’s Gate 3 Dev Larian Says Its 'Full Attention' Is on Its Next Game, 'Media Blackout' for the Foreseeable
Baldur’s Gate 3 developer Larian has said it’s now fully focused on its next game, promising a “media blackout” for the foreseeable future.
1/13/2025
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Now the Second Highest-Grossing Video Game Movie of All Time in North America Behind Only… You Guessed It: Super Mario Bros.
Sonic The Hedgehog 3’s box office success has sped past another milestone to become the second highest-grossing video game movie adaptation of all time in North America.
1/13/2025
Bug Wars: Preview One of IGN's Most Anticipated New Comics of 2025
Jason Aaron and Mahmud Asrar's Bug Wars is one our most anticipated new comics of 2025, and now we've got an exclusive preview of the first issue.
1/13/2025
Harley Quinn Season 5 Review
Harley Quinn's detour to Metropolis delivers a hilarious dive into the Superman canon with crude jokes and complex villains.
1/13/2025
Sebastian Stan Calls Thunderbolts* the Breakfast Club of the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Buckey Barnes actor Sebastian Stan has called the upcoming Suicide Squad-esque film Thunderbolts* The Breakfast Club of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
1/13/2025
Dynasty Warriors: Origins Hits Xbox This Week, And It's Getting Great Reviews So Far
January is really kicking into gear with some notable major releases this week, perhaps none bigger than Koei Tecmo's Dynasty Warriors: Origins - and the good news is that it's getting some very impressive reviews ahead of launch.Although we're not reviewing this one here at Pure Xbox, our sister site Push Square has given the game an 8/10 in their review, and some outlets have even gone a step further - notably in the case of IGN, which has given it a 9/10.Read the full article on purexbox.com
1/13/2025
Lenovo Accidentally Raises Hopes Of A Halo 5 PC Release
Lenovo Legion No.To this day, Halo 5: Guardians remains the only mainline Halo title not to release on PC, despite the Master Chief Collection being super popular on Steam ever since it arrived five years ago.To sum the situation up, fans recently spotted a Halo 5 image tucked into Lenovo's marketing materials for its new 'Legion Go S' handheld device.
1/13/2025
Alien: Romulus 'Fixed' Terrible Ian Holm CGI for Home Release but Fans Still Think It’s Pretty Bad
Alien: Romulus "fixed" the terrible Ian Holm CGI for the home release, but fans still think it's pretty bad.
1/13/2025
Guide: Xbox Cloud Gaming: How It Works, Accessing Your Games, And All Supported Devices
A guide to all things xCloud / Xbox Cloud Gaming.Xbox Cloud Gaming is becoming more and more important to Microsoft's games business, especially as the company continues to expand Xbox onto new devices.Well, this guide is here to break down exactly what Xbox Cloud Gaming is, how it works, and where you can play supported titles.
1/13/2025
Shrek 5 Delayed as It Swaps Release Dates With Minions 3
Universal Pictures has delayed Shrek 5 by a few months to December 23, 2026 while putting Despicable 3 spin-off Minions 3 in its original slot.
1/13/2025
New Sony Patent Could Use AI and a Camera Pointed at Your Fingers to Work Out What Button You’ll Press Next
A new patent filed by Sony has detailed how the company may plan to cut down on latency in future hardware by using an AI model aided by additional sensors.
1/13/2025
Feature: 10 Exciting New Xbox Indie Games To Check Out In January 2025
The hidden gems of the month.2025 has already given us plenty of new Xbox games, and there's a lot more to come - including so many great indie titles that we've found it near impossible to whittle this list down!It's well worth checking out the full list of games coming out on Xbox in January 2025 in case we've missed anything you're particularly interested in, as we really regret to avoid mentioning the likes of Cuisineer and Dance of Cards that look really good.
1/13/2025
The Flash Director Andy Muschietti Says It Failed Because 'A Lot of People Just Don’t Care About the Flash as a Character'
The Flash director Andy Muschietti has said his DC Extended Universe film failed at the box office because "a lot of people just don’t care about the Flash as a character."
1/13/2025
Helldivers 2 Developers 'Don't, and Shouldn't, Have Final Say' on the Upcoming Movie
Arrowhead will be involved with the Helldivers 2 movie, but with one caveat.
1/13/2025
Nintendo Reportedly 'Sent Lawyers' to Genki’s CES Booth Over Switch 2 Mockup
Genki, the accessories manufacturer at the heart of the Switch 2 mockup furore coming out of CES 2025, was reportedly visited by Nintendo’s lawyers.
1/13/2025
Reminder: Xbox's First Game Pass Departures Of 2025 Will Leave This Week (January 15)
Some big games are exiting GP.At the turn of the year, we learned about the next six games leaving Xbox Game Pass, and we're now just a couple of days out from those titles exiting the service as Microsoft's first departures of 2025.Read the full article on purexbox.com
1/13/2025
Dynasty Warriors: Origins Review
A great entry point for newcomers and a triumphant return for series veterans.
1/13/2025
Marvel Rivals Players Are Risking Account Bans to Mod the Game Even After Season 1 Clampdown
Marvel Rivals players are risking having their accounts banned by continuing to use mods even after a clampdown with the release of Season 1.
1/13/2025
AU Deals: A 12 Buck 10/10 Must-play Masterpiece, $34 FC 25, Saber Sliced Star Wars Outlaws, and More!
Another jam-packed Monday of mad gaming deals to make your working week or boring school holidays more bearable.
1/13/2025
UK Deals: I'm Grabbing These Pokémon TCG ETBs Before They Sell Out
New sets are sold out, and the print runs on these ETBs will stop in 2025. Grab them before everyone else does.
1/12/2025
Talking Point: Will 1 Vs. 100 Ever Make A Comeback On Xbox?
1 Vs. 100 truly was a memorable part of the Xbox 360 era, serving as a live gameshow where Xbox fans could compete and try to win prizes while answering quiz questions.It was a really cool way to bring the Xbox community together, and Xbox boss Phil Spencer clearly agreed, even mentioning in a 2020 interview that he regretted "that we didn't keep it going".Unfortunately though, it's never returned.
1/11/2025
Will Switch 2 Even Be the Best Handheld of 2025?
The Nintendo Switch 2 is almost certainly releasing in 2025, but so are several other handheld gaming consoles. Does the Switch 2 have enough to beat the competition?
1/11/2025
Just One Game Is Confirmed For Xbox Game Pass In February 2025 So Far
It's a HUGE first-party game!The one confirmed Xbox Game Pass release of February 2025 right now is Avowed, which arrives on February 18th.This is the first release from Xbox Game Studios of the year, and it's being developed by the good people at Obsidian, which is a renowned studio known for the likes of Grounded and The Outer Worlds in recent years.
1/11/2025
These PC Gaming Setup UK Deals Are Tried And Tested By Me
Pre Build gaming pc, flashy gaming desks and more for way less than RRP
1/11/2025
Sakamoto Days Premiere Review
A serviceable Netflix anime adaptation that loses its artistry in translation.
1/11/2025
Rumour: Xbox Has Even 'More' Games Planned For PS5, It's Claimed
"Microsoft isn't stopping".Yesterday, new rumours surfaced about Halo: The Master Chief Collection and Microsoft Flight Simulator going multiplatform in 2025.Now, in another update, Windows Central's Jez Corden has backed up these claims as "most likely true" and also suggested Microsoft won't be stopping there - with Hellblade 2, Age of Mythology, and "potentially" Gears of War: Ultimate Edition also on the way to PlayStation 5 and maybe even Nintendo's Switch successor:Read the full article on purexbox.com
1/11/2025
Feature: These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (January 13-17)
Including two more Game Pass titles!We're getting our first major Xbox release of 2025 over the next few days in the form of Dynasty Warriors: Origins, while two Xbox Game Pass titles are also heading to the service very soon - the original Diablo for PC players alone, and EA Sports UFC 5 as part of EA Play.Here's what's coming to Xbox next week:Read the full article on purexbox.com
1/11/2025
Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (January 11-12)
How about some Road 96 on Xbox Game Pass?It's time for the weekend!There's not too much going on with Xbox at the moment, but we do have a new Xbox Game Pass addition in the form of Road 96, and don't forget about the ongoing Last Chance sale on the Xbox Store!
1/11/2025
AU Deals: The Cheapest Copies of Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 and Our Hands On Impressions
Equipping you with the latest info and best bargains to score on this late medieval RPG.
1/10/2025
This Anker 10,000mAh MagSafe Wireless Power Bank for Your iPhone 16 Drops to Under $20
Spend less than 3% of the cost of an iPhone to triple your battery life.
1/10/2025
Den of Thieves 2: Pantera Review
Cat-and-mouse games become buddy hijinks in a crime caper that takes too long to get going.
1/10/2025
Poll: Which Xbox Developer Direct 2025 Reveal Are You Most Hyped For?
We've finally got the confirmation of an Xbox Developer Direct event for 2025, and the good news is that it's only a couple of weeks away!We also know what's going to be included, with four titles featured in all.Three of these have been named in the form of DOOM: The Dark Ages, South of Midnight and the third-party Xbox Game Pass title Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, while the fourth is a "surprise" that's being kept firmly under wraps.
1/10/2025
Save 30% Off the AirPods Pro: Still Apple's Best Noise Cancelling Earbuds
The best earbuds for iPhone 16.
1/10/2025
DICE Awards 2025 Nominations Revealed With Astro Bot, Helldivers 2, and Indiana Jones in the Lead
The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS) has announced the nominees for the 28th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards and the list reveals Astro Bot, Helldivers 2, and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle are leading the charge with six nominations each.
1/10/2025
Rumour: Final Fantasy 7 Remake & Rebirth Supposedly 'Confirmed' For Xbox In 2025 / 2026
We've reported on a rumour today from Nate the Hate's podcast about a couple of Xbox first-party titles jumping over to the PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2, but something else he mentioned related to the Final Fantasy series on Xbox.Even though the podcast is titled "predictions", he mentions at one point that he "can confirm" Final Fantasy 7 Remake and Rebirth will be coming to Xbox in 2025 and 2026 respectively.Here's the full quote:Read the full article on purexbox.com
1/10/2025
Half-Life Fans Are Doing a GTA 6 and Losing Their Minds Over Hidden Half-Life 3 Clues They Desperately Want to Be Real
Recent weeks have seen a step up in the hunt for Half-Life 3 clues, with some believing Valve has already started an elaborate ARG that will lead to a dramatic announcement.
1/10/2025
Star Wars Episode I: Jedi Power Battles Adds Jar Jar Binks as Surprise Playable Character
Star Wars Episode I: Jedi Power Battles will give Jar Jar Binks his time in the limelight as a playable character when it launches later this month.
1/10/2025
Nintendo Switch 2: What It Looks Like, Launch Games, Specs, Everything We Know
The Nintendo Switch 2 details have been leaking at an alarming rate. We've collected everything we know about the Switch 2 including what it looks like, specs, possible launch games, and more.
1/10/2025
Hyper Light Breaker: Watch 2 New Boss Fight Gameplay Videos
Hyper Light Breaker, the upcoming roguelike prequel to Hyper Light Drifter, tasks you with trekking into the Overgrowth alone or with a friend in order to restore peace by defeating the Abyss King. Today we have two exclusive new gameplay videos to share with you. Both are boss fights.
1/10/2025
Micronauts Returns in New Collaboration Between Hasbro and Super7
Micronauts fans can finally look forward to new toys, as Hasbro and Super7 join forces for a revival of the popular franchise.
1/10/2025
Rumour: Leaker Names Two More Xbox Games Possibly Going Multiplatform In 2025
PS5 and Switch 2 both mentioned.According to the leaker, Halo: The Master Chief Collection and Microsoft Flight Simulator (presumably 2024) could be the next two Xbox titles to go multiplatform.Nate says that he's "heard" this information, and that both titles could come to PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2 (the latter of which still hasn't been announced).
1/10/2025
Civilization 7 Steam Deck Verified Ahead of February Release Date
Sid Meier's Civilization 7 developer Firaxis has confirmed the highly anticipated strategy game will be Steam Deck verified upon its February 6 release date.
1/10/2025
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided Writer Reveals Canceled Plans for Adam Jensen’s Story to Lead Into the Original Deus Ex
Eidos-Montréal’s much-loved Deux Ex prequel series famously ended on a cliffhanger with Mankind Divided, frustrating fans. Now, they know exactly what they missed out on.
1/10/2025
Atomfall 'Overview' Introduces Xbox Game Pass Survival Experience Coming March 2025
Developer Rebellion has today dropped a gameplay overview of its upcoming survival title Atomfall, which makes its way onto Xbox Game Pass this March.the latter being Rebellion's most well-known IP to date.Despite the loose gameplay links to its historical FPS franchise, Atomfall looks and sounds like quite a departure for the British studio.
1/10/2025
Black Myth: Wukong’s Physical Edition for PS5 Gets a First-Time Price Drop at Amazon
Black Myth: Wukong's physical edition for PS5 has dropped to $56.99 right now at both Amazon and Walmart, offering a 12% discount off its list price of $64.99.
1/10/2025
After a Long Exile by Marvel, 2025 Is the Year of the Fantastic Four
It’s been a long time coming, but the Fantastic Four are finally back in the spotlight in The Fantastic Four: First Steps in the MCU, the One World Under Doom comics event, and NetEase’s hero shooter Marvel Rivals.
1/10/2025
Elden Ring Nightreign Sign-Ups Begin For Free Xbox Network Test
The highly-anticipated Elden Ring Nightreign doesn't actually have a release date yet for any platform (aside from a generic 2025 window), but it's about to get a free network test very soon, and that includes on Xbox Series X|S!Sign-ups for this beta / network test have officially begun today on the Elden Ring website, where you can pick Xbox as your preference.The full game will be available on Xbox One as well, but it's not an option for this specific test.
1/10/2025
Elden Ring Nightreign Network Test Registration Times — How to Access the Beta
Here's how to register for Elden Ring Nightreign’s network test.
1/10/2025
Ubisoft Still Looking For Buyers Amidst Assassins Creed Shadows Delay
"We have taken decisive steps to reshape the Group".Yesterday, Assassin's Creed Shadows was delayed again to March 2025, and it's unlikely that this ongoing uncertainty around Ubisoft is helping development matters.Of course, there's plenty of corporate jargon tucked into this company update, but the long and short of it is that Ubisoft wants to trim down its operations and get extra investment to keep "the group" afloat in difficult times.
1/10/2025
Dungeons & Dragons Show Critical Role Cancels Broadcast Due to Los Angeles Wildfires
Dungeons & Dragons show Critical Role has cancelled this week's livestream due to the wildfires currently raging across Los Angeles.
1/10/2025
Assassin's Creed Shadows First DLC Seemingly Leaks, Adds a New Map and Over 10 Hours of Content
Ubisoft has seemingly leaked the first expansion for Japan-set Assassin's Creed Shadows following its announcement of another delay.
1/10/2025
WWE Star Seth Rollins Says His Mystery Role in Captain America: Brave New World Was Cut, Points to 'a Lot of Rewrites and Reshoots'
Five-time WWE world champion Seth Rollins has confirmed he is not in upcoming MCU movie Captain America: Brave New World, saying his role was cut following extensive rewrites of the script and subsequent reshoots.
1/10/2025
Marvel Rivals Season 1 Update Appears to Have Disabled Mods, Much to the Dismay of Fans of Custom Skins
The Marvel Rivals Season 1 update appears to have done more than add the Fantastic Four — players say it's also cracked down on mods.
1/10/2025
The House Of The Dead 2: Remake Confirmed For Xbox In Spring 2025
It's been announced today by Forever Entertainment that The House of the Dead 2: Remake will be coming to Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S (along with PlayStation and Nintendo Switch) at some point in Spring 2025!This new version promises "modern graphics" along with remastered music, and it's playable either solo or in local co-op.For now, there's no confirmed release date or pricing for this sequel, but we'll let you know when that changes.
1/10/2025
'Unannounced' Bethesda Game Listed For Xbox & Other Major Platforms
As fans look for anything on Switch 2.Spotted at French retailer FNAC and shared on Reddit, multiple Bethesda game listings have been uploaded online across Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo platforms.The nature of the game isn't very clear - but Bethesda is named as the publisher alongside the number 11, which would suggest that the three listings are all for the same Bethesda title.
1/10/2025
Star Wars Casts Game of Thrones' The Hound Actor Rory McCann as Baylan Skoll in Ahsoka Season 2 Following Ray Stevenson's Death
Disney has recast the role of fan-favorite Star Wars character Baylen Skoll in Ahsoka Season 2 following the death of actor Ray Stevenson, with Game of Thrones' The Hound actor Rory McCann taking over.
1/10/2025
Rumour: Xbox Series S Could Have Big Impact On The Nintendo Switch 2
The Nintendo Switch 2 has been all-but announced at this point, with leaks taking place on a near-daily basis for the console that's set to be officially unveiled over the next couple of months.We're only watching the news from afar here at Pure Xbox, but an interesting new rumour suggests the Xbox Series S could have a big impact on the device.When it comes to third-party ports on the Switch 2, we've already seen some rumours floating around for the likes of Tekken 8 and Red Dead Redemption 2, although obviously nothing is confirmed yet.
1/10/2025
Sony Signals Single-Player Only The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered on PC Requires a PSN Account 3 Months Ahead of Launch
Sony has signalled that The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered on PC requires a PSN account three months before the game’s release on Steam. PC gamers in over 100 countries won’t be able to buy it as a result.
1/10/2025
Nintendo Breaks Silence on Switch 2 Mockups and Photos Leaks
Nintendo has commented on the various Switch 2 mockups and photos that have leaked in recent days, insisting they are not official.
1/10/2025
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1/10/2025
Hands-On With Razer's CES 2025 Lineup: RTX 5090 Laptops, AI Game Coach, Icy-Hot Chairs, and Handheld Dock
Razer had a variety of gaming tech including an AI esports coach and new RTX 5090 laptops which we all saw in action; here's what you need to know.
1/10/2025
Dishonored 2 Has Received A Surprise Xbox Update, But Don't Get Too Excited
It appears to be an incredibly minor patch.According to the PC patch notes on SteamDB, it's apparently updated the "language depots".Although it's displaying around 40GB (the game's file size on Xbox), the patch is believed to only be about a 230MB download.
1/10/2025
Sleeping Dogs Movie Not Happening Anymore, Donnie Yen Confirms
Star Donnie Yen confirms that the live-action Sleeping Dogs movie is no longer in production after falling into development hell.
1/9/2025
Evolving Monster Hunter: How Capcom’s Belief in the Series Made it a Worldwide Hit – IGN First
The gameplay loop that hunters imagine when they hear about Monster Hunter has remained the same throughout the series even after 20 years.At the same time, though, it seems rare for the game design of a series to so directly reflect the benefits brought about by advances in hardware.Monster Hunter: World, released in 2018, did away with the segmented maps that players were used to seeing in the series, instead allowing them to roam about a single stage without loading times.
1/9/2025
Ubisoft Investors Grill CEO, CFO on Potential Tencent Sale, Delays, and Financial Woes
In an emergency conference call today, investors grilled CEO Yves Guillemot and CFO Frederick Duguet for answers on Ubisoft's troubled financials, continued cost cuts, and ongoing rumors the company was preparing for a sale to gaming giant Tencent. But their responses didn't provide much reassurance.
1/9/2025
Marvel Rivals Season 1 Update Patch Notes Detail Tournament Changes and Bug Fixes
NetEase Games has posted Marvel Rivals Season 1 patch notes, revealing every change coming to PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X | S players when update version 20250110 drops later tonight.
1/9/2025
Original Mass Effect Voice Actors Should Return for Amazon TV Series, FemShep's Jennifer Hale Says
Jennifer Hale, who plays the female version of Commander Shepard in the Mass Effect series, wants a part in the game's TV adaptation and thinks other members of the original cast should get roles as well.
1/9/2025
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii to Get New Game Plus as Free DLC After Infinite Wealth Backlash
Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio will release the New Game Plus mode for Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii as free downloadable content after facing controversy over charging for it in previous game Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth.
1/9/2025
Transformers: Reactivate Leaked Gameplay Reveals Bumblebee Footage Following Cancelation
Transformers: Reactivate gameplay seems to have leaked following the announcement that the project was canceled yesterday.
1/9/2025
Nintendo Announces Lego Game Boy
Nintendo is teaming with Lego once again but not for a Super Mario, Animal Crossing, or Mario Kart set this time, but instead a Lego Game Boy.
1/9/2025
Assassin's Creed Shadows Delayed Again, This Time To March 2025
"A few additional weeks are needed".Assassin's Creed Shadows was supposed to be launching on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S in just over a month's time, but unfortunately that's no longer the case as it's just been delayed to March 20, 2025.Ubisoft says "a few additional weeks are needed" to implement the "valuable feedback" that the Assassin's Creed's community have been providing to the team, and therefore it's going to be another month until we can get hands on it.
1/9/2025
Cancelled Transformers Game Footage Leaks, And It Actually Looks Pretty Good
Transformers: Deactivate.Yesterday, Gears Tactics studio Splash Damage delivered the unfortunate news that its in-development Transformers game has now been cancelled - and in the wake of that cancellation, a chunk of Transformers: Reactivate gameplay footage has now leaked online.Posted out to social media late last night, more than six minutes of Reactivate gameplay is now viewable down below.
1/9/2025
Attack on Titan Revolution Update 2.5 Introduces Thunderspears and Armored Titan Raid
The Attack on Titan Revolution 2.5 Update is kicking off 2025 for Roblox fans with a new Armored Titan Raid, a rework for Fritz, new Abnormal variants, and more.
1/9/2025
Assassin's Creed Shadows Delayed Again, This Time by Another Month
Ubisoft has delayed Assassin's Creed Shadows yet again, this time by a month.
1/9/2025
Tetsuya Nomura Drops a Cryptic Kingdom Hearts 4 Tease on Birth by Sleep's 15th Anniversary
Kingdom Hearts series director Tetsuya Nomura has shared a cryptic tease for the long dormant Kingdom Hearts 4 by pointing to the epilogue of Kingdom Hearts 3 and even a Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep connection.
1/9/2025
Feature: 15 Of The Biggest Open-World Games Coming To Xbox In 2025
GTA 6, Fable and SO much more!We've got a whole bunch of great open-world Xbox games heading our way in 2025, to the point where this list was very difficult to narrow down!Still, we've got to put a limit on it somewhere, so we've decided to highlight 15 of the very best open-world titles set to arrive on Xbox Series X and Series S (and in some cases, Xbox One) over the next 12 months.
1/9/2025
Lenovo’s Legion Go S With Windows Is Now Available To Preorder, Available February 14
Lenovo's brand new Legion Go S gaming handheld is now available to preorder at Best Buy for $729.99. It releases on February 14.
1/9/2025
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth on PC Supports 4K Resolution, 120FPS, Nvidia DLSS, and More
Square Enix has shared the list of features available in the PC version of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, which includes up to 4K resolution and 120 frames per second alongside Nvidia DLSS support.
1/9/2025
Feature: Speculating On Xbox's 'Surprise Brand-New Game' To Be Shown At Dev Direct
Well, Microsoft's 2025 Xbox Developer Direct announcement is here, with the company planning to detail four upcoming titles set to grace Xbox Series X|S this year.However, while we know what three of those games will be, Microsoft is being very secretive about its fourth title;the event will see Xbox "visit a surprise location to see another studio’s brand-new game".
1/9/2025
Dr. Stone: Final Season Premiere Review
Dr. Stone is back for its final season with a low-stakes premiere all about fun poker sleight of hand.
1/9/2025
Wicked Star Cynthia Erivo Wants Marvel to Cast Her as Storm in X-Men
Wicked star Cynthia Erivo has revealed her next dream role is to play Storm from X-Men in a Marvel Studios film.
1/9/2025
Microsoft’s First Xbox Developer Direct of 2025 Teases a First Look at 'Another Studio’s Brand New Game'
Microsoft has announced the return of its Developer Direct showcase, and confirmed what fans can expect to see — including a brand new game from a mystery studio.
1/9/2025
Xbox Developer Direct Returns This Month To Highlight Four 2025 Titles
Microsoft has announced the next Xbox Developer Direct, this time showcasing four upcoming titles that are aiming to launch in 2025.These games are Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, DOOM: The Dark Ages, South of Midnight and one currently-redacted surprise.The livestream kicks off at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm GMT on January 23rd, and you can of course expect Pure Xbox to be covering all the big news from this Microsoft event.
1/9/2025
Creature Commandos Ending Explained: How Does It Set Up Season 2 and James Gunn's DCU?
Creature Commandos Season 1 has come to a close, here's everything you need to know about its ending, how it sets up Season 2, and the implications for the rest of James Gunn's DCU.
1/9/2025
Creature Commandos Ending Explained: How Does It Set Up Season 2 and James Gunn's DCU?
Creature Commandos Season 1 has come to a close, so here's everything you need to know about its ending, how it sets up Season 2, the post-credits scene, and the implications for the rest of James Gunn's DCU.
1/9/2025
Soapbox: Xbox Should Start Embracing Its Past A Whole Lot More
It's no secret, Xbox is changing.Xbox will be 25 years old next year, and I think Microsoft needs to start celebrating that heritage a whole lot more.We'd love to see a mini Xbox pre-loaded with some of the system's best games!
1/9/2025
Marvel Rivals Blade First Look Image and In-Game Lore Leak Suggests Season 2 Release
Marvel Rivals fans now have their first look at upcoming playable character Blade and even an idea of when he’ll be playable, via a fresh leak.
1/9/2025
Palworld Dev Pocketpair Just Launched a Game on Nintendo Switch Despite The Pokémon Company Lawsuit
Palworld developer Pocketpair just launched a game on Nintendo Switch despite The Pokémon Company and Nintendo itself suing it for patent infringement.
1/9/2025
One of the Coolest Video Game Inspired NERF Blasters Is on Sale
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1/9/2025
Award-Winning $3.99 Game 'The Exit 8' Has Just Shadow Dropped On Xbox
It's a quiet time right now for new releases on Xbox, but we're still getting a few here and there - and something that's caught our eye today is a shadow drop for the award-winning walking simulator known as The Exit 8.This title first arrived on PC back in 2023, and has since come to a variety of other platforms, receiving a positive reception along the way (it's actually "Very Positive" on Steam).The idea is that you need to reach the exit of an endless underground passageway in which things get weirder and weirder as you progress through the game.
1/9/2025
Nintendo Switch 2 May Let You Turn Your Joy-Con Into a Mouse
Another day, another fresh batch of Nintendo Switch 2 reports that combine to form an ever-clearer picture of Nintendo’s next-gen console.
1/9/2025
Special Edition OG Xbox 'S' Controller Unveiled By Accessory Maker Hyperkin
"A perfect blend of nostalgia & innovation".Exactly a year ago, accessory maker Hyperkin announced its modernised take on the OG Xbox 'S Controller', and today the company has unveiled a special edition of this Xbox 'DuchesS' remake.Dubbed the Special Edition Greenhaven DuchesS, this new Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S controller harkens back to the old days of translucent gaming accessories - with a touch of Xbox green in this case, of course.
1/9/2025
Marvel Rivals Season 1 Global Release Times Confirmed, Maintenance Planned Ahead of Launch
Marvel Rivals developer NetEase Games has confirmed the global release times for the Season 1 update, which sees the arrival of the Fantastic Four, and announced planned server maintenance ahead of launch.
1/9/2025
American Primeval Review
A capable cast and ambitious story make American Primeval an engaging – if not earth-shattering – watch, but an overabundance of plotlines and frenetic camerawork hold it back.
1/9/2025
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1/9/2025
Multiple Xbox Games Nominated For 14th Annual New York Game Awards
Indiana Jones is in the running for GOTY.Indiana Jones and the Great Circle was one of Xbox's biggest game releases last year and it's now been nominated for the New York Awards' 14th annual 'Game of the Year' award.It will be going up against Balatro, Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth, Astro Bot, UFO 50, 1000xResist, Metaphor: ReFantazio and College Football 25.
1/9/2025
Fallout Season 2 Filming Halted Due to LA Fires
The new season of Fallout has been halted after wildfires spread throughout Los Angeles, impacting many different TV productions.
1/8/2025
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1/8/2025
Creature Commandos Season 1 Finale Exclusive Clip
IGN can reveal this exclusive clip from the seventh and final episode of the first season of Creature Commandos, which premieres on Max on Thursday, January 9th.
1/8/2025
'I Didn't Expect This Much Media Attention' — We Saw Genki's CES Nintendo Switch 2 Mockup, Here's What They Had to Say
Amid an absolute flood of Nintendo Switch 2 rumors, predictions, and seeming leaks, a mockup of a supposed Switch 2 from accessories maker Genki is being shown off at CES that seems to be based on real knowledge of the real system. We were curious, so IGN strolled on over to Genki's booth to see what we could learn.
1/8/2025
Roblox Squid Game Season 2 Codes (January 2025)
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1/8/2025
Marvel Rivals Dev Confirms Nerfs and Buffs Coming With Season 1 Balance Changes
Marvel Rivals Season 1 balance changes are nearly here, and NetEase Games has revealed details that promise tweaks for popular heroes like Captain America, Cloak & Dagger, and Jeff the Land Shark.
1/8/2025
Better Man Review
Better Man is a spectacular musical excavation of a pop star's life with an all-singing, all-dancing, all-swearing CGI chimp to fall in love with.
1/8/2025
Marvel Rivals Hero Stats Reveal Pick and Win Rates in Quickplay and Competitive Modes
NetEase Games has unveiled a Hero Hot List for Marvel Rivals, revealing pick and win rates for everyone from Jeff the Land Shark and Mantis to Storm and Spider-Man.
1/8/2025
Reserve the New Samsung Galaxy S25 Smartphone Ahead of Galaxy Unpacked 2025
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1/8/2025
Squid Game X Codes (January 2025)
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1/8/2025
George R.R. Martin Adaptation Starring Dave Bautista, In the Lost Lands, Gets Official Trailer
In the Lost Lands, a film adaptation of a George R.R. Martin short story starring Dave Bautista, has received a wild official trailer.
1/8/2025
Riot Insists This Stunning New League of Legends Cinematic Isn't Setting Up a Post-Arcane Noxus Show, but Fans Still Have Their Suspicions
This five-minute teaser is leaving fans of Netflix's Arcane hopeful that this Noxus-themed trailer doubles as an exciting prelude to another League of Legends show set in the Noxus region of Runeterra.
1/8/2025
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1/8/2025
Online Action Game Transformers: Reactivate Cancelled, Dev 'Potentially' Facing Layoffs
Transformers: Reactivate developer Splash Damage has cancelled the online action game two years after it was revealed at The Game Awards.
1/8/2025
Soapbox: I Can't Wait To See What Xbox Does With Activision This Year
I think I'm still getting nightmares about that whole Activision Blizzard saga in 2023.Don't get me wrong, it was great for engagement here at Pure Xbox and was somewhat fun to discuss with everyone at the time, but it dragged on forever and undoubtedly caused controversy even within the Xbox fan community itself, which was a drain on all of us.We're finally past those days now, and I feel like 2024 was a year where nothing crazy was ever going to happen in regards to the Xbox and Activision Blizzard partnership, aside from a few additions to Xbox Game Pass (perhaps less than expected in the end) alongside any previously-planned releases such as Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.
1/8/2025
Shadow of the Colossus Movie Still in the Works, Says Director
The long-in-development Shadow of the Colossus movie may still have a shot at life, according to recent comments made by director Andy Muschietti.
1/8/2025
Pokémon Presents Confirmed for Next Month Via Pokémon Go Datamine
A datamine of mobile game Pokémon Go has confirmed The Pokémon Company will host a Pokémon Presents event in February 2025.
1/8/2025
Mouse: P.I. For Hire Dev Claims Upcoming Shooter 'Is Not Just A Fancy Art Project'
For Hire in action (when it was simply known as 'Mouse'), we've been super interested in what developer Fumi Games is cooking up - and a new social media post from the team aims to inform us that its upcoming FPS isn't all about the game's iconic visual style.Inspired by 1930s cartoons and often compared to 2017's Cuphead in the graphics department, Mouse: P.I.For Hire's maker wants us to know that it's building "an explosive first-person shooter (and so much more!)", and that the title "is NOT just a fancy art project".
1/8/2025
Xbox Game Pass Titles 'Lose Around 80%' Of Sales, Claims Reporter
"That’s the figure that gets thrown around".A new Q&A has dropped today from former GamesIndustry.biz reporter Chris Dring, and it sheds some perhaps unfortunate light on Xbox Game Pass and how much it can hurt game sales.Although each game's specific number can vary, and this is just "anecdotal" information that's been passed around, Dring says that "games that are in Game Pass can expect to lose around 80% of its expected premium sales on Xbox".
1/8/2025
Game Pass Titles 'Lose Around 80%' Of Sales On Xbox, Claims Reporter
A new Q&A has dropped today from former GamesIndustry.biz reporter Chris Dring, and it sheds some perhaps unfortunate light on Xbox Game Pass and how much it can hurt game sales.Although each game's specific number can vary, and this is just "anecdotal" information that's been passed around, Dring says that "games that are in Game Pass can expect to lose around 80% of its expected premium sales on Xbox".Read the full article on purexbox.com
1/8/2025
Yes, The Thing Says 'It's Clobberin' Time' in The Fantastic Four: First Steps, Actor Reveals
The Fantastic Four: First Steps is shrouded in mystery, with plot details a closely guarded secret at Marvel Studios. But we now know one new thing — revealed by the actor who plays The Thing himself.
1/8/2025
Microsoft to Make Windows on Handheld Gaming PCs More Like Xbox This Year
Microsoft is looking to improve its Windows operating system on handheld PCs such as the Asus ROG Ally X and Lenovo Legion Go by making the software more like an Xbox console.
1/8/2025
Tommy Boy’s 4K UHD Steelbook Is Up for Preorder, Out March 25
Preorders are live for Tommy Boy’s 4K UHD Steelbook, which is set to release this year on March 25.
1/8/2025
Talking Point: Xbox Fans Divided Over Changes To 'Rewards' System
"They finally got rid of the daily achievement".Earlier this week, we shared the news that Xbox Game Pass Quests would be getting a major overhaul to kick off 2025 (in some regions), and that overhaul has now taken place - marking significant changes to how the program works.As you can see in the image above, one of the biggest changes is that almost everything is geared around playing games on a consistent basis now - there are multiple forms of streaks that you can rack up (with multipliers that can come into play), and new Monthly 4-Pack and 8-Pack challenges that force you to explore the Game Pass library.
1/8/2025
Ubisoft Showcases Overhauled Assassin's Creed Shadows Gameplay Ahead Of Xbox Release
Following its delay late last year, Assassin's Creed Shadows has become one of the biggest games to be releasing next month, despite what's turning out to be a pretty stacked February in the gaming biz.It's probably a good thing, then, that Ubisoft is making some big changes to gameplay in order to shake up the tried and tested AC formula.In a new blog post from the team, we've gotten loads of fresh details on how gameplay and parkour is going to work in Assassin's Creed Shadows.
1/8/2025
HOWL Brings Family Drama and Body Horror Sci-Fi to Ahoy Comics
We've got an exclusive preview of HOWL, a new Ahoy Comics series that's billed as equal parts The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and Invasion of the Body Snatchers.
1/8/2025
CES 2025: Everything Announced
From Nvidia to AMD, Lenovo to Razer, here's everything announced at CES 2025.
1/8/2025
Feature: Xbox Predictions: What We Expect To See From Microsoft In 2025
A new year in gaming is upon us, which means plenty of Xbox reveals to get excited about, games to dig into, and knowing Microsoft - industry-shaking announcements to bare witness to in 2025.With a busy 2024 now behind us, then, we're looking ahead to the next 12 months in the world of Xbox.What will the team deliver on this year?
1/8/2025
Fast and Furious Star Vin Diesel Posts The Rock Photo After 'Hey, Dwayne' Golden Globes Comment Revives Feud
Fast and Furious star Vin Diesel has walked back the dig he made at Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson while presenting an award at the 2025 Golden Globes.
1/8/2025
Monster Hunter Wilds Second Open Beta Announced — but Don’t Expect Improvements Set for Launch to Make It In
Capcom has announced a second open beta for Monster Hunter Wilds ahead of its release date. Check out all the details.
1/8/2025
Physical Game Sales 'Collapsed' In The UK Last Year, Says New Report
"The games market is expected to improve in 2025".According to Chris Dring over at VGC, demand for discs and cartridges "collapsed" in 2024 - with physical game sales dropping by a massive 35% in the UK compared to 2023.This means that sales of physical games brought in roughly £324.4 million last year.
1/8/2025
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew Episode 7 Review
A frustrating cliffhanger and seemingly arbitrary events make for a disappointing penultimate episode of Skeleton Crew.
1/8/2025
Could Robert Pattinson Become the DCU's Batman? Director Matt Reeves Responds
Could Robert Pattinson, who plays Batman in The Epic Crime Saga, be integrated into the DCU? Matt Reeves responds.
1/8/2025
Four Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass Standard (January 8)
New titles hitting the library.Microsoft's middle-tier of XGP that was first introduced last year.All of these games are already included in the main Game Pass Ultimate library, so if you're subscribed that that tier, you can also access these games as part of your subscription to GPU.
1/8/2025
Xbox Wants To Bring A Console Experience To PC Handhelds In 2025
In December, it was announced that Xbox's "VP of next generation" Jason Ronald would be appearing on a PC handheld panel at CES 2025, and that's what happened last night - although nothing major was revealed for Xbox specifically.In fact, the interesting bit for Xbox fans came after the event, as Ronald sat down with The Verge to discuss his team's desire to integrate console "innovations" into Windows handhelds in order to make navigation less finicky.Read the full article on purexbox.com
1/8/2025
Nintendo Switch 2 Mockup Spotted at CES, Accessories Maker Alleges Release Month and More
A mockup of the Nintendo Switch 2 has appeared at CES this week — and the company behind it insists it’s based on the real thing.
1/8/2025
The Best LEGO Disney Sets in 2025
There are no shortage of Disney-themed LEGO sets, but these are our picks for the best ones to pick up right now.
1/8/2025
Nvidia Geforce RTX 5080: Specs, Release Date and What We Know So Far
The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 is inevitable, and the rumors are starting to swirl around. Here's what we've heard.
1/8/2025
Hands-On with the Lenovo Legion Go S: CES 2025
Read my hands-on preview of the Lenovo Legion Go 2, including design, initial thoughts on performance, release date, and more.
1/8/2025
SteamOS Will Soon Be Available on Non-Steam Deck Handhelds
Valve is working on a version of SteamOS that can be installed on non-Steam Deck gaming handheld PCs, including the Lenovo Legion Go S.
1/8/2025
Halo Veteran's New Studio Backed By NetEase Halts Work On Current Title
"Team members will be exploring new opportunities".This developer was formed by the former Microsoft, Xbox and Halo veteran Jerry Hook after he exited 343 Industries in 2022.Now, in an update on LinkedIn, he has announced the team will be "halting work" on its current title to search for a new publishing partner.
1/8/2025
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1/7/2025
The Last of Us, Assassin's Creed Animation Support Studio Allegedly Harbored Crunch, Physical and Verbal Abuse
A new report from People Make Games has unearthed deeply disturbing allegations of workplace abuse at Brandoville Studios, an Indonesian animation support studio that has worked on games such as Assassin's Creed Shadows, Age of Empires 4, and The Last of Us: Part I Remake.
1/7/2025
Game of Thrones: Kingsroad Gets New Gameplay Trailer, Gameplay Details Ahead of Closed Beta Test
Netmarble has released a new gameplay trailer for Game of Thrones: Kingsroad, the upcoming action-adventure RPG for iOS, Android, and Windows PC (via Windows Launcher). A closed beta test will also be happening from January 16-22 in the U.S., Canada, and select parts of Europe.
1/7/2025
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1/7/2025
Monster Hunter Wilds: Exclusive Oilwell Basin Ajarakan and Rompopolo Gameplay - IGN First
This year’s first IGN First “cover story” belongs to Monster Hunter Wilds, and we’re kicking off our exclusive coverage with two brand new videos featuring gameplay of Ajarakan and Rompopolo on the Oilwell Basin map.
1/7/2025
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1/7/2025
I Benchmarked the AMD Radeon RX 9070
Everything we know so far about the newest graphics cards from AMD.
1/7/2025
Save 50% Off the Backbone One USB-C Mobile Gaming Controller for iPhone 16 and Android Phones
One of the best mobile gaming controllers for the iPhone 16.
1/7/2025
Private Division Games including Tales of the Shire and Kerbal Space Program to Be Distributed by New Label From Annapurna Interactive's Former Staff
In a rather unusual merging of two completely separate reported stories from last year, the former staff of Annapurna Interactive are seemingly preparing to take over the portfolio of shuttered indie label Private Division.
1/7/2025
Sony Debuts Tech Where Players Can See, Shoot, and Smell Baddies From Games Like The Last of Us
Sony has debuted conceptual technology at CES 2025 that would essentially allow gamers to enter the worlds of PlayStation games such as The Last of Us and see, shoot, and even smell the baddies.
1/7/2025
MGS3 Remake Dev Rumoured To Be Working On Oblivion Remastered In Unreal Engine 5
LinkedIn profile drops new hints.A new discovery on job-seeking platform LinkedIn has lent even more weight to existing The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion remaster rumours.This time around, an art director at support studio Virtuos has updated their profile to say that they're working on "an unannounced UE5 PS5/XSX/PC remake", which is suspected to be a new version of Bethesda RPG Oblivion.
1/7/2025
The New AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Is the Best Gaming CPU, and It's Back in Stock on Amazon
Outperforms more expensive Intel and AMD processors in gaming.
1/7/2025
Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon Gets Virtual Reality Game From Sandbox VR
Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon Netflix franchise is getting a virtual reality game adaptation at Sandbox VR locations around the world.
1/7/2025
4K Blu-ray Sale: Get 3 for $33 at Amazon
Get 3 4K movies at Amazon for just $11 each, including The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Dune: Part Two, The Shining, Mad Max: Fury Road, and a whole lot more.
1/7/2025
Indie Dev Questions Whether Xbox One Is Worth Developing For In 2025
We're now entering the twelfth year of the Xbox One's existence, and Microsoft's last-gen console continues to receive loads of new games on a monthly basis - an incredible feat for what eventually turned out to be an incredible system!But at what point do you stop?That's the question that indie developer and publisher "HappyPlayer" asked on social media last week, pondering whether it's "necessary" to support the console with a new release called Idle Devils.
1/7/2025
Metaphor: ReFantazio Official Strategy Guide Is Now Up for Preorder, Out February 28
Metaphor: ReFantazio's Official Strategy Guide is now up for preorder, releasing on February 28.
1/7/2025
Xbox Game Pass January 2025 Wave 1 Lineup Announced
Microsoft has announced wave one of its January 2025 Xbox Game Pass lineup.
1/7/2025
These Six Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (January 8-14)
Microsoft's first roundup of the year!Microsoft has returned with the very first Xbox Game Pass roundup of 2025, revealing a few more titles heading to Game Pass in January including the likes of Diablo (for PC) and EA Sports UFC 5 for Game Pass Ultimate members.As you can see below, four of these are focused around Xbox Game Pass Standard, which means they're already available for Game Pass Ultimate members, but they're now being integrated into the "Standard" membership as well.
1/7/2025
Miles Morales Battles Two Deadpools in Pools of Blood Crossover
Check out our exclusive preview of Marvel's Pools of Blood crossover and learn more about what happens when Spider-Man Miles Morales goes head-to-head with two Deadpools.
1/7/2025
Severance Season 2 Episodes 1-6 Review
AppleTV+’s Severance moves too slowly in the first episodes of season 2, focusing on vibes over character or plot development.
1/7/2025
Until Dawn Film Adaptation Features a New Story and Cast of Characters
Sony has revealed its movie adaptation of beloved PlayStation horror game Until Dawn will feature a new story and cast of characters separate from the original game's.
1/7/2025
PUBG and inZoi Are Getting AI Companions Called Co-Playable Characters (CPCs) You Can Talk to In-Game
PUBG and inZoi are getting AI companions described as Co-Playable Characters (CPCs).
1/7/2025
Guide: Next Xbox Console: Everything We Know So Far About Microsoft's Next-Gen System
Your all-in-one guide to the console AFTER the Series X.With the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S generation now having spanned multiple years, it's time to look ahead to what the next Xbox console will deliver for us, which is expected to arrive at some point in the not too distant future.In this all-in-one guide, you'll find everything we know so far about the next planned Xbox console, including some teasers that come directly from Team Xbox itself!
1/7/2025
5 New Details in The Last of Us Season 2 Release Date Teaser
A brand new look at The Last of Us Season Two and the video game scenes seen in the latest trailer.
1/7/2025
The Best LEGO Lord of the Rings Sets for 2025
LEGO has been in a lull recently when it comes to Lord of the Rings sets, but a couple of huge (and pricy) sets point to a more fruitful future.
1/7/2025
Roman Reigns Teases WWE 2K25 During Monday Night Raw on Netflix
Monday Night Raw’s debut on Netflix teased the reveal of WWE 2K25.
1/7/2025
New Nvidia Ray Tracing Footage Gives Us A Fresh Glimpse Of DOOM: The Dark Ages
As parts of its efforts to impress at the CES 2025 tech convention, Nvidia has shown off its latest ray tracing improvements with DLSS 4 - and the short teaser up above gives us a fresh glimpse at Xbox's DOOM: The Dark Ages.Admittedly, this is a very short clip of the upcoming id Software title, but to be quite honest, we want to see every bit of this game that we can possibly lay eyes on.This will of course be PC footage of the game, but given how scalable Bethesda's id Tech engine is, The Dark Ages is bound to look extremely good on Xbox as well.
1/7/2025
The Elder Scrolls 6 Announcement Is Now as Old as Skyrim Was When The Elder Scrolls 6 Was Announced
The Elder Scrolls 6 announcement is now as old as predecessor Skyrim was when The Elder Scrolls 6 was announced, and developer Bethesda hasn't shared another snippet since.
1/7/2025
Virtua Fighter Fans Hope the New Game Comes Close to Matching This Incredible In-Engine Concept Video
Sega has released what it calls a “pre-development concept video” for Virtua Fighter 6, but made clear it does not reflect how the upcoming fighting game will look and play when it eventually comes out.
1/7/2025
Call Of Duty's Crazy Development Budgets Revealed In New Report
For well over a decade, Activision's Call of Duty has been the biggest AAA shooter of them all - and a new report details some of the eyewatering budgets that have gone into making COD over the last 10 years.In a court filing reviewed by outlet Game File, an Activision exec detailed some specific game dev costs for three recent Call of Duty titles.The site then mentions that these figures are higher than any we've ever heard of from other big-budget game releases.
1/7/2025
Pokémon TCG Pocket Wonder Pick Event Begins Today With No Official Announcement, But Here's What's Coming
Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket kicks off a new Wonder Pick event today, January 7, but strangely hasn't announced it, added missions with rewards, or items to the shop.
1/7/2025
Call of Duty’s Astronomical Development Budgets Revealed — Activision Pumped $700 Million Into Black Ops Cold War Alone
The astronomical development budgets for the Call of Duty games were revealed for the first time after a court document confirmed Activision pumped $700 million into Black Ops Cold War alone.
1/7/2025
Road 96's Grand Adventure Is Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (January 7)
The journey of a lifetime.Our second Xbox Game Pass drop of 2025 is now available, with Digixart's story-driven adventure Road 96 now available on Microsoft's subscription service.It's got tons of character, unique and attractive visuals, and a storyline that pulls you in through journey's end.
1/7/2025
The Last of Us Season 2 Trailer Teases an April 2025 Return for the HBO Series
Alongside a new trailer featuring Kaitlyn Dever's Abby, HBO has confirmed The Last of Us Season 2 will officially arrive in April 2025.
1/7/2025
Ghost of Tsushima Anime Coming Exclusively to Crunchyroll in 2027
A Ghost of Tsushima anime is in the works and set to launch exclusively on Sony-owned Crunchyroll in 2027. Here's everything we know.
1/7/2025
Sony Announces Helldivers 2 Film in Production
Sony smash hit video game Helldivers 2 is being adapted into a film.
1/7/2025
Marvel Rivals Details the Fantastic Four, New Maps, and Mode Coming in Season 1
The Fantastic Four as well as three maps and a new mode are all coming to Marvel Rivals when the first season drops later this month.
1/7/2025
AU Deals: FC 25 Booted Down Under Forty, Price Sliced Assassin's Creed Shadows, and More!
Get your daily fix of the cheapest games, peripherals, and consoles going at this moment in time.
1/7/2025
Will Smith Posts Mysterious Message About The Matrix
Despite reports suggesting otherwise, Will Smith is teasing something related to The Matrix, a movie he almost starred in back in the 90s.
1/7/2025
Xbox Exec Appears At AMD's CES Keynote, Shares Black Ops 6 News
Matt Booty: FSR 4 is coming "later this year".With this in mind, CES '25 is currently underway, and apart from Jason Ronald appearing at the "future of gaming handhelds" panel, Microsoft's 'president of game content and studios' Matt Booty has now featured during AMD's keynote.Read the full article on purexbox.com
1/7/2025
Save up to $400 Off Alienware m16 R2 Gaming Laptops
Choose between an RTX 4060 config for $1299.99 or RTX 4070 config for $1499.99.
1/6/2025
Tencent Designated as a Chinese Military Company by US
The US Department of Defense has classified Tencent, owners of Riot and investors in several other game studios, as a Chinese Military company.
1/6/2025
Samsung Just Announced a 3D Gaming Monitor... in 2025
The Samsung Odyssey 3D G90XF is a 27" gaming monitor that uses a lens built into the chassis, along with an AI algorithm to deliver a 3D gaming experience without the need for 3D glasses.
1/6/2025
The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D Debuts at CES
AMD has revealed the Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Ryzen 9 9900X3D at CES 2025, two top-end gaming processors featuring Team Red's 3D V-Cache technology.
1/6/2025
Xbox App Headed to LG Smart TVs This Year
Xbox is ringing in the new year by taking yet another step toward its promise of making everything an Xbox: by announcing it will add the Xbox app to LG TVs later this year.
1/6/2025
Save Over $500 Off the HP Omen Transcend Slim Gaming Laptop with 3K OLED Display
Get a 3.6-pound laptop with OLED display and RTX 4060 GPU for just $1210.
1/6/2025
Get an Extended One Month Free Trial to Paramount+ Streaming with SHOWTIME
Watch two NFL Wild Card games this weekend.
1/6/2025
With the Radeon RX 9070 XT, AMD Is Aiming for the Mid-Range
AMD's Radeon RX 9070 XT and RX 9070 are the latest mid-range GPUs intended to compete with Nvidia cards, like the RTX 4070.
1/6/2025
Score a Massive 20TB Seagate External Hard Drive for Only $229.99 at Best Buy
Pay only $11.50 per TB of storage.
1/6/2025
PS5 Users Are Divided Straight Down the Middle Over Turning Their Console Off or Putting It in Rest Mode
PlayStation 5 users are torn over how to treat their precious console between gaming sessions, with 50% choosing to turn it off completely and 50% choosing to put it in rest mode.
1/6/2025
The Pokémon Center Declares 2025 the Year of Eevee
Forget Year of Luigi. 2025 is the Year of Eevee. At least, according to The Pokémon Center, the official merch arm of The Pokémon Company.
1/6/2025
Nintendo Switch Players Are Reporting Their New Games Have Been Replaced With...Googly Eyes
Typically over the holidays, thousands of people will look in their stockings or under the tree to find brand new Nintendo games waiting for them. But this year, a number of Nintendo Switch fans are claiming they unwrapped a far less pleasant surprise on Christmas morning: a single googly eye staring at them.
1/6/2025
Goosebumps: The Vanishing Review
R.L. Stine and soap opera are still an awkward mix in the second season of Disney+’s hit take on the popular kiddie horror books.
1/6/2025
Microsoft Is Expanding Xbox Cloud Gaming To LG Smart TVs In 2025
Coming later this year.Having first launched on Samsung TVs back in 2022, Microsoft is bringing its Xbox Cloud Gaming service to yet more television sets in 2025.This time around, Xbox is partnering up with LG to start streaming games on another batch of Smart TV devices later this year.
1/6/2025
Dungeons & Dragons Gets $7,000 Pinball Machine Voiced by My Chemical Romance Singer Gerard Way
Dungeons & Dragons is getting a $6,999 pinball machine voiced by myriad celebrities including the Critical Role cast and, more randomly, My Chemical Romance lead singer Gerard Way.
1/6/2025
Talking Point: It's Now Been 24 Years Since Bill Gates & The Rock Unveiled The Xbox
Xbox fans around the world...it's officially been 24 years to the day since The Rock joined Bill Gates in unveiling the original Xbox!Yep, this big old chunky plastic box has been in our hearts and minds for almost a quarter of a century at this point, so we thought now's a good time to look back at the reveal of the OG Xbox in early 2001.
1/6/2025
The Best PS5 2TB SSD Deals (January 2025)
These are the best 2TB PS5 SSD deals you can find in 2025.
1/6/2025
Guide: Microsoft Rewards & Xbox: How To Make 10,000 Points Per-Month
How to get Microsoft Rewards points fast.We know how amazing Microsoft Rewards is, but did you know that if you live in a certain region and you have access to all the MS Rewards benefits on offer, you can make around 10,000 Microsoft Rewards points per-month?That's the equivalent of almost £10 / $10 worth of free Xbox credit every single month!
1/6/2025
Fast and Furious Fans Enjoyed Vin Diesel's 'Hey, Dwayne' Comment at The Rock During the Golden Globes
Fast and Furious star Vin Diesel poked fun at co-star Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson while presenting an award at the 2025 Golden Globes last night.
1/6/2025
Marvel Rivals Reveals Season 1: Eternal Night Falls and the Arrival of the Fantastic Four
Marvel Rivals developer NetEase has unveiled Season 1: Eternal Night Falls, which adds The Fantastic Four to the game.
1/6/2025
Black Ops 6’s Squid Game Season 2 Crossover and Call of Duty’s Controversial Relationship With Microtransactions
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6’s Squid Game crossover is in its second week and dredging up familiar, thorny questions around the series’ microtransactions.
1/6/2025
Feature: 10 Free-To-Play Games To Look Forward To On Xbox In 2025
We've got hundreds and hundreds of new releases coming to Xbox in 2025, and inevitably there will be plenty of free-to-play releases amongst them!Below, we've picked out 10 free-to-play games that are confirmed for Xbox and are expected to arrive at some point over the next 12 months.Some of them are already on other platforms, such as the popular Delta Force: Hawk Ops on PC.
1/6/2025
Star Wars Outlaws, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, and More Ubisoft Games on Sale at Best Buy
Several Ubisoft games are discounted right now at Best Buy after the holidays, including Star Wars Outlaws and Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown.
1/6/2025
Forza Horizon 3 Features Go Offline As Fans Question Potential Xbox Server Closure In 2025
In recent days, we've seen reports from Xbox fans that 2016's Forza Horizon 3 is having server issues - with some folks even claiming that the game is completely unplayable online for them right now.As a result, we had a look at the game to see what's what, and our findings have been mixed when loading up FH3 at the beginning of 2025.One thing's for sure at the time of writing - multiple Forza Horizon 3 features aren't working properly right now.
1/6/2025
WWE 2K23 Servers Discontinued Less Than 2 Years After Launch, WWE 2K24 Last Game in the Series Standing
WWE 2K23 servers close today less than two years after the game came out.
1/6/2025
Walter White's House From Breaking Bad on the Market for a Crystal Cool $4 Million
Walter White's iconic house from hit TV series Breaking Bad has been listed on the market for a crystal cool $4 million.
1/6/2025
Rumour: Microsoft's Next-Gen Console Dubbed 'Xbox Prime' Is Possibly Coming In 2026
Well, today a new rumour is doing the rounds that gives us a possible next-gen Xbox codename and even a projected release window.According to TheGhostOfHope, who focuses on Call of Duty and regularly drops insider information on the franchise, Microsoft's next-gen system could be called 'Xbox Prime' and is being prepared for a 2026 launch.The leaker adds that Microsoft delivering a new Xbox console next year "is pretty much an open secret within the industry".
1/6/2025
Stellar Blade Dev Is Doing So Well It’s Given All 311 Staff a PS5 Pro and $3,400 Bonus
Shift Up, the South Korean company behind PlayStation 5 exclusive action game Stellar Blade, has gifted all its staff a PlayStation 5 Pro as well as a cash bonus of 5 million won (around $3,400).
1/6/2025
Golden Globes 2025 Winners: Wicked, The Penguin, Shōgun, and Every Other Winner
The 2025 Golden Globes are now a wrap and myriad beloved films and TV shows such as Wicked, Shogun, Baby Reindeer, and The Penguin all took home awards, while the likes of Moana 2, Deadpool & Wolverine, and Dune: Part 2 all came up empty.
1/6/2025
Mass Effect 5 Lead Dev Comments on Original Trilogy’s Paragon / Renegade System, Teases Its Return
Will Mass Effect’s Paragon/Renegade system return for Mass Effect 5?
1/6/2025
Xbox Game Pass Quests Are Getting A Big Overhaul For 2025
Including new ways to earn Microsoft Rewards points.Xbox is announcing an overhaul today for Quests that should ultimately result in players earning more points this year.Firstly, there are a bunch of new Xbox Game Pass Quests being added.
1/6/2025
Xbox Series X|S Sales Estimates Show Consoles Lagging Far Behind Last-Gen
Just over 30 million units sold so far.During the month of November last year, the data suggests that Series X and S shifted 767,118 units, compared to 4,120,898 for PS5, and 1,715,636 Nintendo Switch sales.According to the site, this now puts Xbox Series X|S lifetime sales at 31,208,651 by the end of November 2024.
1/6/2025
Hyperkin Is Going Full-PS5 With Its New 'Competitor' Xbox Controller
DualSense in disguise.As part of CES 2025, Hyperkin has announced a new Xbox controller called "The Competitor" that very much resembles the DualSense.As you can see, this controller drops the left thumbstick down to the bottom of the controller and moves the PS5-style d-pad up to the top, while even the colour scheme is very reminiscent of the PlayStation controller design.
1/6/2025
Sonic the Hedgehog Film Franchise Has Made $1 Billion at the Box Office
Paramount Pictures has hailed the success of the Sonic movie franchise after Sonic the Hedgehog 3 helped it pass $1 billion at the global box office.
1/6/2025
Notch Says He ‘Basically Announced Minecraft 2’
Minecraft creator Markus Persson has said he “basically announced Minecraft 2” after polling his social media followers on what game they’d like him to make next.
1/6/2025
Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con Reportedly Revealed in Alleged Image Leak — and Internet Sleuths Are Trying to Work Out What It All Means
Following the appearance of alleged images of the Nintendo Switch 2’s internals, fresh images allegedly showing the next-generation console’s Joy-Con have appeared online.
1/6/2025
CES 2025: Hyperkin Unveils DualSense-Style Xbox Controller Called The Competitor
Hyperkin is showing off its latest Xbox and PC controller called The Competitor at CES 2025, which is a PS5-style gamepad with back buttons and Hall Effect sticks and triggers.
1/6/2025
AU Deals: 86% Bitten Off Monster Hunting Bundles, Deep Cuts on Metaphor, Space Marine 2, and More!
Another glorious week of great games for phenomenally cheaper prices. Come secure some savings before they're gone!
1/6/2025
IGN's Most Anticipated Comics of 2025
From One World Under Doom to Batman: Hush 2 to Invincible: Battle Beast, these are our most anticipated new comic books and graphic novels of 2025.
1/5/2025
Solo Leveling Season 2 Premiere Review
New episodes lean heavily into what makes the hit anime so enthralling.
1/4/2025
Poll: Which 'Xbox' Devices Will You Spend The Most Time With In 2025?
Is console still the #1 for you?2025 marks the first full year of Microsoft's "This is an Xbox" campaign, in which the company attempts to convince the world that the term "Xbox" doesn't just refer to consoles anymore - it refers to anything that can play Xbox games!These days, that encompasses a wide range of devices.
1/4/2025
How to Watch the 2025 Golden Globes: Nominations and Where to Stream
Here's everything you need to know about the Golden Globes this year, including how to stream and the biggest nominees.
1/4/2025
What to Expect From Star Wars in 2025
From Andor Season 2 to Visions Season 3 to Marvel's Legacy of Vader series, these are the biggest Star Wars projects arriving in 2025.
1/4/2025
Here's What Might Be Leaving Xbox Game Pass In February 2025
What's leaving Xbox Game Pass in February 2025?Well, Microsoft hasn't confirmed anything just yet, but based on some games that were added to the service this time last year, we can at least make a few predictions ahead of time.We know that a lot of Xbox users want more advance notice of games leaving Xbox Game Pass, but Microsoft usually gives us around two weeks right now - and don't forget, publishers sometimes secure late deals with Microsoft to keep their games on Game Pass, even after they've been announced to be leaving!
1/4/2025
Feature: These Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (January 6-10)
Including another Game Pass title!Once again, things are looking very quiet next week, but we do have a few intriguing new releases - along with the Xbox Game Pass return of our beloved Road 96!Here's what's coming to Xbox next week:Read the full article on purexbox.com
1/4/2025
Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (January 4-5)
The first weekend of 2025!A new year begins, and this marks our first weekend of it!Xbox is remaining quiet at the moment (we're expecting things to kick off again next week), but don't forget to check out Carrion - it got added to Xbox Game Pass on Thursday!
1/4/2025
Amazon Slashes the Price on the New Apple iPad Pro Tablet with OLED and M4 Chip
The lowest price on the most powerful iPad ever.
1/3/2025
AGDQ 2025 Starts This Weekend, Featuring Crazy Taxi With a Live Band, Elden Ring on a Saxophone, and Much More
At last, it's time for the most exciting live competitive event of the year. No, I don't mean the Super Bowl - it's time for Awesome Games Done Quick, the annual charity speedrunning marathon that features a week of talented gamers showing off the wildest things they can do with video games.
1/3/2025
Save 50% Off These PowerBlock Adjustable Dumbbells, an Affordable Alternative to Bowflex SelectTech
A pair of dumbbells is cheaper than a single Bowflex SelectTech dumbbell.
1/3/2025
Valve's Dead TCG Artifact Suddenly Had 12,000 Players on New Year's Day, and the Community Is Baffled
As we rang in the new year earlier this week, thousands of people seemed to be celebrating in an admittedly unusual way: by playing Valve's 2018 TCG Artifact.
1/3/2025
New LEGO Sets for January 2025: Grogu and More
All the best and coolest new LEGO sets for January 2025, including a new Mandalorian Grogu and Hover Pram set, new Harry Potter sets, and more.
1/3/2025
First Call of Duty Update of 2025 Ushers in Squid Game Crossover, Increases Mantle Speeds, and Adds a New Wildcard
Call of Duty’s 1.065.000 is now installable, setting the Squid Game crossover for Black Ops 6 and Warzone live. Check out the patch notes here.
1/3/2025
Suddenly Getting Banned From Microsoft Rewards? You're Not Alone
It's happening to loads of people.A significant number of Xbox users engage with the Microsoft Rewards program these days, as it's an amazing way to rack up free credit for your Xbox account by playing games and completing basic tasks on a monthly basis.So, we're willing to bet a few Pure Xbox users have run into an issue where their Microsoft Rewards accounts have been banned (or "suspended") for no apparent reason, as reports of the issue have been widespread on social media.
1/3/2025
Friday The 13th Game Now Officially Offline A Year After Xbox Store Delisting
A year to the day since publisher Gun Media pulled the game from all major digital storefronts, Friday the 13th: The Game went offline for good recently ahead of the new year.Well, that date has now come and gone - and the Friday the 13th's servers have indeed now closed.Read the full article on purexbox.com
1/3/2025
Lots Of Xbox Games Are Reduced By 90-95% In January's 'Last Chance' Sale
Looking for some cheap games in the first major Xbox sale of the year?Fortunately, the Last Chance Sale includes a whole bunch of titles that have been discounted by 90% or more, bringing them down to extremely low prices!Some of the highlights are Middle-earth: Shadow of War, Back 4 Blood, Mad Max, Borderlands 3, loads of LEGO games, and even The Smurfs - Mission Vileaf - an arguably underrated gem!
1/3/2025
GTA 6 'Likely' To Make More Than $1 Billion Before It Launches In 2025, Say Analysts
Well, we're officially into 2025 now - which means it's GTA 6 launch year...Yep, for now the game is simply slated to release sometime this year, and analysts have begun predicting just how lucrative a launch this could be for publisher Take-Two.In an overview of GTA 6's money-making capabilities at the Financial Times, analysts at DFC Intelligence, a video games research group, have said that the game is "likely to exceed $1bn in pre-orders" prior to launch - which sounds like an absolutely absurd amount to us.
1/3/2025
What to Expect From DC in 2025
From James Gunn's Superman to the return of Peacemaker, The Sandman, and Harley Quinn to the explosion of the Absolute Universe, these are the DC projects to watch in 2025.
1/3/2025
Apple Agrees to Pay $95 Million — or About 9 Hours of Profit — to Settle Siri 'Listening' Class Action Lawsuit
Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a lawsuit after it was accused of eavesdropping via virtual assistant Siri.
1/3/2025
Feature: Xbox Release Dates In 2025: A List Of New Games Coming Out This Year
Your month-by-month guide to all Xbox releases.Looking for a list of every game coming out on Xbox in 2025?Below, we've provided a month-by-month guide to all the Xbox releases that have been announced for 2025 so far - with many more to come of course!
1/3/2025
Marvel Rivals Dev Apologizes for Mistakenly Banning Players for Using Cheats
Marvel Rivals developer NetEase has issued an apology to disgruntled players who it unfairly banned for cheating.
1/3/2025
Ubisoft Has Some Crazy 'Just For You' Deals Right Now On Xbox
Up to 90% off!Xbox's first round of sales for 2025 has just kicked off, with a bunch of promotions now running for games, DLC add-ons and more.However, the Microsoft Store is again hosting some amazing 'Just For You' deals right now as well - with Ubisoft delivering some massive discounts this time around.
1/3/2025
The Original Popeye, Tintin, and More Works From the Roaring 20s Are Now in the Public Domain
2025 has brought with it a new slate of works now in the public domain — and there are some iconic creations on the list.
1/3/2025
Call Of Duty's Unique 'Squid Game' Event Looks Well Worth Checking Out On Xbox Game Pass
With a chance to get free rewards!This big Black Ops 6 & Warzone get-together, which starts today (January 3rd), contains some unique-looking game modes that look very different for the Call of Duty series.There's also an event-specific battle pass that contains a free rewards track for some Squid Game-themed freebies - available to all players.
1/3/2025
Xbox's First Major Sale Of 2025 Begins, 300+ Games Reduced In All
It's called the "Last Chance" sale.This arrives in the form of a "Last Chance Sale", which includes around 300 games that have been reduced until January 13th, and there's also an add-on focused "Beyond Countdown Sale" if you're interested in grabbing DLC.To see the full selection, head over to the "Deals" part of the Microsoft app on your Xbox console and look for the Last Chance Sale.
1/3/2025
Andrew Garfield Insists — Again — That He Isn’t in Spider-Man 4, but He Knows No-One Trusts a Word He Says
Is Andrew Garfield in Spider-Man 4? He’s denied it before, and he’s just denied it on the record again, but this time with an acknowledgement that no-one believes a word that comes out of his mouth any more.
1/3/2025
Kojima's Xbox Game 'OD' Suffered Strike-Related Setbacks In 2024
But progress was made earlier in the year.In this update, Kojima went on to say that "we developed the game and had actor and environment scanning", but in the latter part of 2024, "scanning and filming were suspended due to the SAG strike".Finally, Kojima says that the team "hopes to resume" development on the project in 2025.
1/3/2025
Call of Duty Players Are Getting Activision to Send Them Their Personal Information So They Can Find Out Their Hidden SBMM Rating
Call of Duty players are flooding to Activision’s privacy support page after a YouTuber showcased a method of finding out their hidden skill-based matchmaking (SBMM) rating.
1/3/2025
IGN UK Podcast 781: The Big 2025 Movies and Games Preview
GTA 6, Superman, and the big films and video games coming out over the next 12 months.
1/3/2025
We Build LEGO Star Wars Grogu, A Tribute to The Mandalorian's Breakout Star
We build the new Grogu LEGO set, complete with the adorable Baby Yoda himself, plus a futuristic hover pram for him to travel in.
1/2/2025
Save 30% Off Our Favorite Budget Gaming Chair
The Corsair TC100 Relaxed is the best gaming chair under $250.
1/2/2025
The New HP Omen 35L RTX 4060 Ti Gaming PC Drops to $999.99 at Best Buy
Matches Black Friday pricing.
1/2/2025
AU Deals: Ears on With Turtle Beach's Stealth 700 Gen 3, The Sneakiest Bargains For Them, and More!
The cheapest price to pay and our ears on impressions of the Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 3s,
1/2/2025
Call of Duty's Squid Game Crossover Event Locks Its Best Rewards Behind a New Premium Battle Pass
Call of Duty publisher Activision has confirmed plans to charge players extra to earn the best Squid Game crossover event rewards in a first for the series.
1/2/2025
Fantastic Four Confirmed for Marvel Rivals in Official First-Look Image
The Fantastic Four are coming to Marvel Rivals, its developer has confirmed ahead of the launch of Season 1. Check out a first-look image.
1/2/2025
Talking Point: Is 2025 The Year We See Everwild On Xbox?
Here at Pure Xbox HQ, we've begun theorising on what games might show up at a potential Xbox Developer Direct later this month.We know that the showcase hasn't even been formally announced yet - but it's still fun to speculate on what could make an appearance if Xbox continues its recent trend of January showcases.We're starting to think that South of Midnight and DOOM: The Dark Ages would basically be lock-ins for the show if it happens, but what about the rest of the event?
1/2/2025
Steam Users Are Review-Bombing Assassin’s Creed Origins Because Microsoft’s 24H2 Windows Update Has Bricked the Game
Ubisoft’s PC woes have continued into 2025, with the generally much-loved Assassin’s Creed Origins suffering a review-bomb campaign on Steam after a Windows PC update rendered it unplayable for some.
1/2/2025
Xbox Fans Think Back To Halo Infinite Feature Finally Made Famous In 2024
Over the course of the game's life cycle, Halo Infinite has had a mixed reception overall - but that battle pass feature is being remembered fondly after two huge 2024 titles have now copied it.The recently-released Marvel Rivals and Sony PlayStation's Helldivers 2 have been some of the biggest live service games of the last year-or-so, and they both feature battle pass-like progression systems that don't have a time limit.These two new releases have gotten some recognition online for this feature - with Xbox fans quick to remind folks that it was actually 2021's Halo Infinite that implemented it first.
1/2/2025
Don't Read Too Much Into the Latest DCU Batman Reveal — James Gunn Kept Asking for 'More Silhouette' Because He's Not Ready to Commit to Character Details
James Gunn has discussed the DC Universe’s take on Batman after the superhero’s heavily silhouetted cameo during a recent episode of animated series Creature Commandos.
1/2/2025
Microsoft Rejected Halo & DOOM Crossover For 'Secret Level' Episode, Say Creators
"I spent a whole weekend crafting this impassioned letter...".If you haven't come across it yet, a new adult-animated series called Secret Level arrived on Amazon Prime in early December, and it seems to have been a big hit so far - to the point where it's been greenlit for Season 2!All of the episodes in Secret Level are based around video games, including the likes of Sifu, New World, Pac-Man, Armored Core and Mega Man, but notably there's no sign of any Xbox first-party games amongst the lineup.
1/2/2025
What to Expect From Marvel in 2025
Here's everything coming from Marvel, the House of Ideas, in movies, TV, games and comics in 2025.
1/2/2025
Two More Xbox Game Pass Additions Seemingly Leaked For January 2025
From a reliable insider.As we enter into the new year, we've got lots of Xbox Game Pass updates coming our way right now - and a new rumour from reliable insider eXtas1s suggests January's Game Pass lineup is about to get even better.According to the well-known leaker, Blizzard's first Diablo game is set to come to PC Game Pass this month, while 2023's UFC 5 is also supposedly hitting the EA Play / Game Pass Ultimate library in January 2025.
1/2/2025
Hideo Kojima's Xbox and Sony Games Affected by Actors' Strike
Hideo Kojima has revealed the ongoing video game actors strike has affected production on his Xbox game as well as his upcoming action espionage title for Sony.
1/2/2025
What to Watch While Apple TV+ Is Free This Weekend
Apple TV+ is free this weekend. Here are the shows you should prioritize.
1/2/2025
Hi-Fi RUSH Dev Posts New Year Message As Studio Is 'Reborn' Outside Of Xbox
In the end though, things are working out for the team - as evidenced by its new year message to kick off 2025.Taking to social media this week, the former Bethesda developer has let us know that it's been "reborn" as Tango Gameworks Inc. under new publisher Krafton.The team is looking forward to "crafting games that bring joy to players around the world".
1/2/2025
Secret Level Creators Pitched a Master Chief/Doom Slayer Crossover Episode, but the Answer Was No
The creators of Secret Level have revealed they pitched a Master Chief/Doom Slayer crossover episode that was turned down.
1/2/2025
'Carrion' Is Your First Xbox Game Pass Addition Of 2025
Xbox has delivered its first Xbox Game Pass addition of the year in the form of "reverse horror game" Carrion, which is now available in the library.The title returns to Game Pass after previously being available back in 2020, 2021 and the first half of 2022.We have a few more games already confirmed for the rest of the month as well!
1/2/2025
Nintendo Switch 2 Leaks Ramp Up as New Patent Suggests AI Image Upscaling Tech
2025 has kicked off with even more Nintendo Switch 2 leaks, although this time they’re accompanied by a fresh patent that suggests the console includes exciting new tech.
1/2/2025
Squid Game Season 3 Release Date Narrowed to Summer or Fall 2025
The Squid Game Season 3 release date has an update from the show’s creator.
1/2/2025
Black Myth: Wukong's Xbox Saga Just Got A Whole Lot More Confusing
The game's director has weighed in.We've been waiting and waiting on Black Myth: Wukong to launch for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S ever since it was delayed indefinitely back in June, and as we arrive in 2025, there's still no date for its release as of yet.Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer was asked about it recently, and simply declined to comment on the game's Xbox status.
1/2/2025
GTA 6 Projected to Make Over $3 Billion in Its First Year on Sale
Grand Theft Auto 6 is projected to make an eye-watering $3 billion in its first year on sale.
1/2/2025
Six Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass In Early January 2025
Microsoft has now revealed the first batch of games leaving Xbox Game Pass in the middle of January, and we have six titles in total exiting the service in a few weeks.The two biggest leavers here are probably Capcom's Exoprimal and online shooter Insurgency: Sandstorm; the latter of which will be a big miss considering we deemed it one of the best FPS titles in the library.Read the full article on purexbox.com
1/2/2025
Half-Life 3 Rumors Ramp Up After G-Man Voice Actor Issues Cryptic Tweet — His First in Years
Half-Life 3 rumor and speculation is in overdrive after the voice actor behind G-Man issued a cryptic tweet teasing some sort of news for 2025.
1/2/2025
Black Myth: Wukong Dev Bemoans Lack of Xbox Version, Points the Finger at Xbox Series S
The boss of Black Myth: Wukong developer Game Science has pointed the finger at the Xbox Series S over the lack of an Xbox version of the game.
1/2/2025
The Creator of PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds Wants to Build a True Metaverse
In 2017, Brendan Greene (aka “PlayerUnknown”) pioneered the Battle Royale genre of video games with PUBG. Now, he wants to pioneer something new. He wants to make a metaverse.
1/2/2025
Aussie Streaming Guide: The Best TV & Movies for January 2025
Your TV time is finite. So why even stream surf without a plan? Come and discover nothing but the best TV that bandwidth and bucks can buy.
1/2/2025
The Best LEGO Car Sets in 2025
All the best LEGO sets based on cars, from the Back to the Future Time Machine to the classic Batmobile to the Ferrari Daytona SP3.
1/2/2025
AU Deals: GT7 Downshifts to 45 Bucks, A $22 Hogwarts, and Widespread Deep Cuts on Fancy Colour Controllers!
Zip into the hottest deals that 2025 has to offer...so far.
1/2/2025
PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for January 2025 Announced
Sony has announced the PlayStation Plus monthly games for January 2025 will be Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, Need for Speed Hot Pursuit Remastered, and The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe.
1/1/2025
Talking Point: What Are Your New Year's Gaming Resolutions?
Anything in mind for the next 12 months?Still, it's nice to have some goals in mind for the future!When it comes to gaming, there are all kinds of resolutions that you might have in mind.
1/1/2025
The Biggest Shows Coming in 2025
From Peacemaker to Wednesday, Yellowjackets to Andor, here are all the biggest shows coming your way in 2025.
1/1/2025
The Biggest Games Coming in 2025
From Monster Hunter Wilds to GTA 6 and Nintendo's Switch 2, these are the biggest games coming in 2025.
1/1/2025
Feature: 30 Xbox Series X|S Games To Look Forward To In 2025
Hey, backlog, suck on this.2024 was a very, very good year for games, and although Xbox's first-party output dried up at times and perhaps lacked a certain spark overall (at least in this writer's opinion), the likes of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, CoD: Black Ops 6, Age of Mythology: Retold and Hellblade 2 still resulted in an undoubtedly productive 12 months.Read the full article on purexbox.com
1/1/2025
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew Episode 6 Review
The adults’ plot of the newest Star Wars: Skeleton Crew episode drags its feet, but the kids boost the whole storyline by reckoning with their anxieties.
1/1/2025
Pick One: Which Xbox First-Party Game Are You Most Excited To Play This Year?
As we mentioned in our Xbox Developer Direct article a few weeks back, Xbox has a pretty stacked games lineup heading into 2025, with multiple first-party titles already scheduled to release this year.Right now at least, only one of these has a confirmed release date in Avowed, but the rest are all planned for release sometime in 2025 too.We've heard rumblings of potential March and May launches for South of Midnight and DOOM: The Dark Ages respectively, but neither of those have been announced yet - and that would make for a packed first part of the year for Xbox if it were to shake out that way.
1/1/2025
Happy New Year!
Let's hope for a great 2025 in the world of Xbox.Happy New Year! 2025 has officially begun, which means we're entering a year filled with plenty more Xbox goodness, including the releases of Fable, DOOM: The Dark Ages, Avowed and even a little game known as Grand Theft Auto 6!Will new hardware be unveiled this year?
1/1/2025
The Last Watch of 2024: The Films and Shows That Stole My Heart This Year
Streaming Wars closes out 2024 with a breakdown of the writer's favorite shows and movies of the year, ranging from Shogun to Knuckles, Sing Sing to Oddity.
12/31/2024
Talking Point: Which Xbox Games Deserved More Love In 2024?
As 2024 officially comes to an end, we wanted to take this last chance to ask you about your favourite titles of the past 365 days - and specifically the games that you've enjoyed, but didn't receive enough love from the wider community.There are loads and loads of potential candidates in here, some of which even made it into various "Game of the Year" lists recently - multiple staff members at Team Xbox would definitely mention Balatro as one of their choices!Read the full article on purexbox.com
12/31/2024
Feature: All New Xbox Games Coming Out In January 2025
Star Wars, Dynasty Warriors, Sniper Elite & much more!Welcome to our roundup of all new Xbox games coming out in January 2025!Below, we've listed every Xbox game with an January 2025 release date, including all confirmed Xbox Game Pass releases so far.
12/31/2024
The Biggest Anime Coming in 2025
From Witch Hat Atelier to Sakamoto Days, Lazarus to Solo Leveling, we're looking forward to the biggest anime of 2025!
12/31/2024
Talking Point: Looking Back At A Turbulent But Productive Year For Xbox
It's been a wild 12 months for Team Green.As we come to the end of 2024, we have to look back on what's been a bizarre year to be an Xbox fan.But, before we get ahead of ourselves and start thinking about next year, let's take a moment to appreciate Xbox's game lineup in 2024.
12/31/2024
Xbox Takes 'Runner-Up' Spot For IGN's Game Of The Year 2024 Award
Metaphor: ReFantazio wins the big prize.Back in early December, we highlighted the six games that were nominated as the best Xbox titles of the year as part of the IGN Awards 2024, as well as the 14 games that were up for the biggest award of all - Game of the Year.And, when it comes to the overall Game of the Year, Xbox finished in a "runner-up" spot with Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, while Metaphor: ReFantazio ended up taking the big prize.
12/31/2024
Aquaman's Jason Momoa to Officially Join the DCU as Lobo in Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow
Aquaman's Jason Momoa will officially be joining the DCU as Lobo in Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow.
12/30/2024
Xbox Is Set Up For A 'Bright' Future, Suggests Industry Analyst
Despite a "rocky couple of years".We've heard a lot about the downsides of Xbox this year, even though there have been many positives along the way, and that's primarily because of the controversy over various first-party titles jumping to PlayStation (and Switch).Microsoft has clearly started implementing new strategies for the Xbox brand, as evidenced by the big "This is an Xbox" marketing campaign that kicked off a few weeks ago, However, Circana analyst Mat Piscatella argues that because of these changes, the future is "actually looking pretty bright" for the brand right now - despite the controversy.
12/30/2024
Xbox's Indiana Jones Success Has Apparently Left Disney Wanting More
"Disney picked up the phone".Indiana Jones and the Great Circle has undoubtedly enjoyed a great month since its release back in early December, and according to a new rumour, it sounds like Disney is already interested in a potential sequel from MachineGames.This comes courtesy of Windows Central editor Jez Corden on the Xbox Two Podcast:Read the full article on purexbox.com
12/30/2024
What to Expect From Xbox in 2025
From Avowed to Doom: The Dark Ages to the long-awaited arrival of Fable (we hope!) and more, here's a look at what we we expect from Xbox in 2025.
12/30/2024
What If...? Is Ending Just As Its Found Its Groove
What If...? we didn't end the show right as it finally figured out what it was meant to be from the start?
12/30/2024
Reminder: Xbox Game Pass Is Losing Six Games On New Year's Eve
Before then, if you've got any spare time to kill, you might be interested in checking out one of six Xbox Game Pass titles that will leave the service late on December 31st.There are some biggies in here, including LEGO 2K Drive and Party Animals (as well as Close to the Sun as pictured above), and they're all well worth your time if you're interested.Party Animals could be great fun on New Year's Eve!
12/30/2024
Next-Gen Xbox Controller Possibly Uncovered In New Microsoft Patent
Back in September of 2023, the biggest leak in Xbox history uncovered a bunch of things that were supposedly planned at one point in time, including a controller codenamed "Sebile" that was seemingly set for a 2024 release.That obviously didn't happen, but Windows Central is reporting "on good authority" this month that Sebile is still being worked on - but now for the "next generation of Xbox console hardware".Better yet, we've got a new patent from Microsoft that hints at the kind of haptic feedback that will seemingly be incorporated in the new controller.
12/30/2024
Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man Trailer Is a Nostalgic Look at Spidey's Newest Adventure
Marvel has swung in before the new year to treat us to a trailer of Disney+'s Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man series, and it's a nostalgic look at Spidey's newest adventure that will see him becoming the hero we all know and love.
12/29/2024
What to Expect from PlayStation in 2025
Ghost of Yotei, GTA 6, and all the other games coming to PlayStation in 2025.
12/29/2024
Every Cancelled and Ending TV Show Announced in 2024
A lot of shows got news of their cancellations in 2024. Here's everything cancelled, and the shows that will be ending on their own terms in 2024, as well as a few that will carry over into 2025.
12/28/2024
What to Expect From Nintendo in 2025
From the long-awaited reveal (and release?!) of the successor to the Nintendo Switch to Metroid Prime 4: Beyond to Super Mario Bros.'s 40th anniversary, here is a look at what we expect from Nintendo 2025.
12/28/2024
Guide: Xbox Game Pass: All Games Coming Soon In January 2025
We already know of quite a few!Looking for a complete list of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in January 2025?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 January, as well as the games that are leaving!
12/28/2024
Feature: These Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (December 30 - January 3)
Get ready for a new year of Xbox releases!Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for December 30 - January 3!As you can see, we're looking extremely quiet over the next few days, but there are still a handful of new releases - plus a returning Xbox Game Pass addition!
12/28/2024
Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (December 28-29)
Trying out any new Christmas presents?Welcome to the final weekend of 2024!There's not much going on in the world of Xbox right now, but don't forget you can spend some Christmas money on the Xbox Countdown Sale 2024 - it's still live until Thursday, January 2nd!
12/28/2024
The Batman 2 Has Been Delayed By a Year Once More and Will Now Arrive in October 2027
The Batman 2 has once again been delayed by a year and will now be released in theaters on October 1, 2027.
12/28/2024
The Beyoncé Bowl, Squid Game, and Everything Else You Should Watch This Weekend
From the Beyoncé Bowl to Squid Game, here's everything you should watch this weekend.
12/27/2024
Disney Treasure Ultimate Guide: Everything You Need to Know About Disney's Newest Cruise Ship
Disney invited us aboard the Disney Treasure ahead of its Maiden Voyage and this Ultimate Guide will provide you everything you need to know about Disney Cruise Line's latest ship, including the best food from places like Plaza de Coco, the can't-miss shows like The Tale of Moana, the lounges that deserve your time like The Haunted Mansion Parlor, and so much more.
12/27/2024
Is Wicked Rushing Its Home Release?
Wicked is coming to digital on December 31, but is that too soon after it's theatrical release?
12/27/2024
Feature: Pure Xbox's Top 10 Game Pass Titles Of 2024
Last Saturday, we asked you about your favourite Xbox Game Pass additions of the past 12 months, and just like we did with the Pure Xbox Game of the Year roundup, we thought we'd let you know of the results for this one as well!It'll come as no surprise to see that Indiana Jones and the Great Circle ran away with the votes once again, and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 also finished in second place for the second time this week!Read the full article on purexbox.com
12/27/2024
The Biggest Disappointments of 2024
A look back at the biggest disappointments of 2024, from box office bombs and live-service failures to industry layoffs and studio closures.
12/27/2024
Why Do People (Including Netflix) Keep Missing The Point Of Squid Game?
Squid Game became a cultural phenomenon back in 2021. Every new announcement, piece of merchandise, and reality show has since completely failed to understand the point of the very show that they're expanding from. What gives?
12/27/2024
Xbox Dominated The US Gaming Charts In Indiana Jones' Launch Week
Indy took #2, but Xbox still had #1 as well!It's been revealed that the game was second for US dollar sales for the week ending December 14th.This is according to Circana (NPD) analyst Mat Piscatella, who revealed that Indiana Jones only trailed another Xbox title in the form of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 as the best-selling video game (for dollar sales) of that week.
12/27/2024
Halo Suffers Massive Leak On Christmas Day, Internal Documents & Dev Builds Revealed
Mainly concerning the Bungie era.It wasn't exactly a quiet Christmas Day for Halo this year, as although Halo Studios hasn't got anything to announce right now, some random poster on 4chan decided to leak 90GB worth of content relating to the franchise.That's according to a report from The Game Post, which mentions that the leak was for the "Halo Digsite Archive" - a resource that modders have previously used to help 343 Industries restore old content from early Halo games.
12/27/2024
Xbox Fans Treated To Surprise 'Everwild' Appearance Ahead Of The New Year
We haven't really heard much about the long-in-development Everwild over the past couple of years, but Rare has been silently working away on it, and we might have a sign that some kind of reveal will be shared with us in 2025.As part of their "Happy Holidays" message on social media, Rare shared a new piece of artwork from Everwild as you can see below, which once again has left us very intrigued to find out more about it...hopefully next year!
12/27/2024
Infinity Nikki’s First Major Update, Shooting Star Season, Has a Release Date and a Trailer
Infinity Nikki version 1.1 Shooting Star Season update has a release date and a new trailer.
12/27/2024
Baby Driver Actor Hudson Meek Dies Aged 16
Tributes are being paid to Baby Driver actor Hudson Meek, who died aged 16 after falling from a moving vehicle.
12/27/2024
Sony's Spider-Man Universe Movies Were 'Destroyed' by the Press, CEO Insists: 'These Are Not Terrible Films'
Kraven the Hunter is Sony Pictures’ worst movie launch since current CEO Tony Vinciquerra took the job back in 2017, he has admitted.
12/27/2024
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Writers Tell Us About the Film’s Inspirations, Future, and if Chao Are Real
The writers of Sonic the Hedgehog 3 answer out burning questions.
12/27/2024
IGN UK Podcast 780: The Alternative Game Awards 2024
The game awards nobody else dares to give out.
12/27/2024
Talking Point: Which Xbox Games Have You Managed To Finish This Year?
Have you dug into your backlog?As the year draws to a close, now's the perfect time to reflect on how we've tackled the relentless barrage of great Xbox games that have headed our way in 2024, which includes how many of them we've actually been able to finish!But let's not focus on those - instead, we want to ask you about the Xbox games you've played in 2024 that have a set length and a definitive conclusion to them.
12/26/2024
Squid Game 2 Ending Explained and How It Sets Up Season 3
Squid Game Season 2 is out now. Here's everything you need to know about the ending and how it sets up Season 3, featuring interviews with star Lee Jung-jae, creator Hwang Dong-hyuk, and more.
12/26/2024
When Will Nosferatu Be Streaming? And How to Watch the Original Silent Film for Free
Whether you're planning a Babyratu double feature or want to stream the original silent film, here's everything we know about how to watch Nosferatu.
12/26/2024
The Worst Reviewed Movies of 2024
As 2024 comes to a close, it’s time to look back at the worst reviewed movies of the year.
12/26/2024
Metacritic Reveals The 10 Worst-Rated Video Games Of 2024
Six of which have released on Xbox.Things are a bit difficult with Metacritic though, because their "Worst Games" list only categorises games that have received at least four professional reviews.Read the full article on purexbox.com
12/26/2024
The Best Tablets for Streaming, Gaming, Work, and More
Are iPads better than Android tablets? Find out how to choose the best tablet for you and at any budget.
12/26/2024
Feature: Pure Xbox's Game Of The Year 2024: The Results You Didn't See
Including how many votes Indiana Jones got!Yesterday, we published our Pure Xbox Game of the Year results for 2024, and the winner was crowned as Indiana Jones and the Great Circle by quite a huge margin, with Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Hellblade 2 being the runners up.<related ids="176203">Read the full article on purexbox.com
12/26/2024
Poll: How Many Xbox Games Have You Actually Bought In 2024?
As we saw in yesterday's Pure Xbox Game of the Year 2024 roundup, Xbox fans have been treated to a massive range of great games on Xbox over the past 12 months, but naturally we can't afford to buy every single one of them!Of course, Xbox Game Pass is a huge factor here as well, as it's become very evident in recent years that many Xbox owners play most of their titles via the the subscription service, and ultimately limit their game purchases as a result.Read the full article on purexbox.com
12/26/2024
Squid Game Season 2 Review
Season 2 of Squid Game finds thrills, complicated politics, and a strong perspective in its long awaited return.
12/26/2024
AU Deals: The Hottest Boxing Day Bargains on Games, Consoles, Controllers and Tech for 2024!
Nothing but the finest discounts on the greatest gaming deals 2024 has to offer.
12/25/2024
Nosferatu Is a Reminder That Hollywood Has Never Made a Great Version of Bram Stoker’s Book
Nosferatu is the latest reminder that Hollywood has never cracked the code on adapting Bram Stoker’s Dracula novel.
12/25/2024
The Best Reviewed Movies of 2024
From a return to the Mad Max wasteland to a new version of a vampire classic and a certain musical prequel, here are IGN’s best-reviewed films of the year.
12/25/2024
Feature: Pure Xbox's Game Of The Year 2024
Yes, it's the end of another year on this planet we're all involuntarily stuck to, and it's been another fairly atrocious one all round, truth be told.Whether its within the games industry itself, which is currently being eaten alive by straight-up greed, or on the world stage where our politicians are showing off just how craven they really are, things are somewhat dark right now.We are officially in the dark timeline, and then some.
12/25/2024
Merry Christmas And Happy Holidays From All Of Us At Pure Xbox!
It's the most wonderful time of the year, or so they say!If you're celebrating Christmas, we hope you have a fantastic time - and we'd also like to welcome new PX members who have just received their first Xbox console as a present!This is also the time of the year where we slow down a bit, so you won't see as much content on Pure Xbox before 2025 rolls around, but we still have some cool stuff on the way - including the big Pure Xbox Game of the Year roundup!
12/25/2024
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew Episode 5 Review
Skeleton Crew’s hot streak continues as the series takes its boldest swing yet and dares to suggest that nostalgia might actually be bad—and that’s in an episode with the most explicit Goonies homage so far. But if nostalgia for the past isn’t all it’s cracked up to be, then the adults of Skeleton Crew prove that growing up isn’t so great either.
12/25/2024
AU Deals: A Mighty Reduced Switch OLED and Mario Bundle, Plus the Hottest Discounts for Your Christmas Cash!
Come and take advantage of an absolute season's beatings of usual RRP prices.
12/24/2024
Sonic 3 Understands the Importance of Voice Acting, and It Shows
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 shows why it's important to respect the art of voice acting, especially when some other video game adaptations don't care to try.
12/24/2024
New Report Says $250 Million Arcane Was a 'Financial Miss,' Riot Co-Founder Insists It 'Crushed for Players and So It Crushed for Us'
The co-founder of Riot Games has responded to a report that claimed League of Legends animated series Arcane was a “financial miss.”
12/24/2024
James Gunn’s DCU Kickstarter Creature Commandos Gets Season 2
Max confirms Creature Commandos Season 2.
12/24/2024
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Writers Would Love to Write a Zelda: The Wind Waker Film
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 hit theatres last week, and its co-writers, Pat Casey and Josh Miller, are thriving. We spoke to them at length the day before the release and learned about their dream video game adaptations, which include A Boy and His Blob, Golden Axe, and... The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker.
12/24/2024
Xbox Is Giving Away Free Gift Cards For The Countdown Sale 2024
Only to certain people though!Microsoft is giving away free Xbox gift cards to select users as part of the Xbox Countdown Sale 2024, redeemable from now until the end of January.To see if you've been picked for one, you'll need to head to your Xbox messages ("Chats") and see if there's anything in there about the Countdown Sale from Xbox.
12/24/2024
The Worst Reviewed Games of 2024
Looking back on 2024, not every game was a stunner. Here are IGN's worst reviewed games of the year, meaning any game that received a 5 or less.
12/24/2024
SEGA Is Reportedly Considering Its Own Gaming Subscription Service
Xbox Game Pass has been a huge success for Microsoft and it's led to a bunch of other video game companies offering similar Netflix-style subscription services.It seems SEGA might be next, with company president Shuji Utsumi revealing to the BBC recently how the Japanese developer and publisher behind Sonic the Hedgehog finds subscription products "very interesting" and is "evaluating some opportunities".Read the full article on purexbox.com
12/24/2024
Epic Games Suffers Controversy As Master Chief Returns To Fortnite After 935 Days
The best skin is "no longer unlockable".Believe it or not, it's actually been 935 days since Halo's Master Chief skin was last present in Fortnite!That date was June 3rd of 2022, but as a special Christmas treat, a bunch of Halo items (including that skin) have just reappeared.
12/24/2024
EA's Latest 'Free' Xbox Game Is A Truly Incredible Shooter From 2016
This time, it's Titanfall 2: Ultimate Edition that's being given away for free to all Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and EA Play members, accessible by searching for the game on the Xbox Store.The Ultimate Edition of Titanfall 2 includes all the Deluxe Edition content along with a few extra in-game goodies, making it the best version of the game on the market.If you're eligible for this offer, you should see it reduced by 100%!
12/24/2024
AU Deals: A 90% Off Winter Sale Must-owns Avalanche, 64 Buck Astro Bot, Sub $50 Ragnarok, and More!
The ho-ho-hottest Christmas deals have started to fall out of Santa's sleigh early!
12/24/2024
Christopher Nolan's Next Film Is Officially The Odyssey, a 'Mythic Action Epic Shot Across the World'
Universal Pictures has revealed that Christopher Nolan's next film will be an adaptation of Homer's The Odyssey, a 'mythic action epic shot across the world using brand new IMAX film technology' that will be released in theaters on July 17, 2026.
12/23/2024
33 Games Under $10 in the Steam Winter Sale
From massive open world RPGs to pixelated platformers, here are the best PC games you can pick up for under $10 right now.
12/23/2024
Last Chance to Save $100 Off the New Asus ROG Ally X Gaming Handheld PC
One more day to save on the best handheld gaming PC around.
12/23/2024
Sonic 3: Who Are the New Characters and What Can They Tell us About Sonic 4?
Sonic 3 is in theaters now! Here are all the new characters and what they could mean for Sonic 4.
12/23/2024
This Excellent 34" Alienware QD OLED Gaming Monitor Drops to its Lowest Price Ever
Make sure to apply the new 15% off Dell coupon code.
12/23/2024
The Best Audible Deal for the Holiday Season Ends Soon
Listen to your favorite audiobooks for pennies.
12/23/2024
We Go Hands-On With Sideshow's Epic Green Lantern Statue
We go hands-on with Sideshow's Green Lantern Premium Format Figure, easily one of the coolest DC collectibles the company has ever released.
12/23/2024
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Is Leading Mufasa: The Lion King in the Box Office Race After One Lap
Sonic The Hedgehog 3 is off to a fast start at the domestic box office, pulling in $62 million during its opening weekend. That’s significantly more than Mufasa: The Lion King managed — Disney’s live action prologue made $35 million during the same time period.
12/23/2024
Sonic the Hedgehog Film Writers Reveal the Big the Cat Cameo That Almost Was
Amid the delight of learning there would be a fourth Sonic the Hedgehog film and finding out that Sonic the Hedgehog 3's ending teases yet another new Sonic character, there's still one major question on everyone's minds: where is Big the Cat?
12/23/2024
Alternate Theatrical Superman Trailer Shows DC Supervillains in Greater Detail
The theatrical version of the Superman trailer hit cinemas late last week, playing ahead of the likes of Sonic the Hedgehog 3 and Mufasa: The Lion King. And in it fans are seeing ever so slightly more of the DC supervillains Superman is set to face in the movie itself.
12/23/2024
Gladiator 2 Digital Release Set for Tomorrow, December 24 With Over 100 Minutes of Bonus Content
Paramount has announced the Gladiator 2 digital release date and detailed the bonus content.
12/23/2024
Talking Point: Next Year Marks A Decade Since Xbox's Genius Backwards Compatibility Program
Launched for Xbox One in 2015.It's 2015, Microsoft has had a rough start to its most recent Xbox console generation, and it's banking on a megaton announcement to get longtime fans back onside.Xbox 360 backwards compatibility is announced for Xbox One, and the crowd goes absolutely wild with excitement.
12/23/2024
Space Marine 2 Modders Put the Axe From Secret Level’s Warhammer 40,000 Episode Into the Game
Space Marine 2 modders have once again answered players’ prayers by putting the axe from Secret Level’s Warhammer 40,000 episode into the game.
12/23/2024
The Best Reviewed Games of 2024
As we look back on 2024, here are the video games IGN gave our highest review scores to. And would you believe that we only gave one new game a 10 this year?
12/23/2024
Feature: Xbox Game Studios: All Microsoft First-Party Developers & What They're Working On
Including Bethesda & Activision Blizzard.At this stage, Microsoft has lots of in-house development studios making Xbox games, including all those teams across Xbox Game Studios, Bethesda and Activision Blizzard.Here, we've focused on the Xbox studios that are leading projects - with many Xbox, Bethesda and Activision Blizzard support teams also contributing to these titles.
12/23/2024
Following Stalker 2’s Success, Developer GSC Game World Contends With ‘This New Reality’
IGN interviews Stalker 2 developer GSC Game World about how the game's success changes things for the studio and the game itself.
12/23/2024
Dedicated Baldur's Gate 3 Fan Digs Through Thousands of Lines of Dialogue to Discover Which Characters Agree and Disagree the Most With Each Other
A dedicated Baldur's Gate 3 fan has searched through thousands of lines of dialogue to discover which characters agree, and disagree, the most with each other.
12/23/2024
Sega Rules Out Saturn or Dreamcast Mini Console
Sega has ruled out making any more Minis, dashing hopes for a Saturn or Dreamcast revival.
12/23/2024
Feature: Four Xbox Games We've Given 'Outstanding' 10/10 Scores To In 2024
Each year in Xbox land, we're typically treated to a short list of titles that end up earning an 'Outstanding' 10/10 review score here at Pure Xbox - and 2024 is no different.This calendar year, we've handed out four 10/10 review scores to what we deem some of the best games to grace the platform over the past 12 months.Here's our list of 10/10 games for 2024, including a quick summary of each Pure Xbox review.
12/23/2024
Following Black Myth: Wukong's Success, Nintendo Fans Laugh as Switch Gets Wukong Sun: Black Legend
Black Myth: Wukong arrived in 2024 to incredible success and has seemingly spawned some copycats as a result, with Nintendo Switch fans laughing as Wukong Sun: Black Legend hits the platform this week.
12/23/2024
David Ayer Responds to Backlash Against His Support of James Gunn’s Superman Amid Suicide Squad 'Ayer Cut' Campaign
Suicide Squad 2016 director David Ayer has responded to an online backlash against his support for James Gunn’s Superman and its recently released debut trailer.
12/23/2024
Fairy Tail 2 Interview With Original Creator and Producer of the Sequel
Fairy Tail 2 interview with original creator Hiro Mashima, and producer of the sequel, Hiroshi Kataoka.
12/23/2024
EA Rejected Recent Dead Space 4 Pitch, Original Creators Say
The original creators of much-loved sci-fi horror video game Dead Space say they pitched EA on Dead Space 4 this year, only for the publisher to say it wasn’t interested.
12/23/2024
Bethesda Games Would Be 'Better' On UE5, Claims Former Skyrim Artist
Is it time to make the switch?Xbox's Halo team announced in October it would be swapping from its in-house engine to Unreal Engine 5 - allowing the series to grow "more quickly and organically" than before.With this in mind, former Bethesda artist Nate Purkeypile (Skyrim, Fallout) believes Bethesda should maybe consider following a similar pathway.
12/23/2024
Palworld Closes Out Tumultuous 2024 With Huge Feybreak Update
Palworld's huge Feybreak update is out now. Check out the patch notes.
12/23/2024
Dune: Prophecy Season 1 Finale Review
Some good ideas keep things moving, but “The High-Handed Enemy” just doesn’t end on the strong note that Dune: Prophecy needed it to.
12/23/2024
AU Deals: Super Early Boxing Day Game Savings, Winter Sale Deep Discounts, and More!
Santa arrives early with a bunch of gaming sales events that cannot be missed!
12/22/2024
Gym Star Simulator Update Lifts Spirits With New Christmas Battle Pass and Holiday Activities
Gym Star Simulator is bulking up for the holidays with its December 20 Christmas Update, which includes a new battle pass, a secret event that is set to kick off on Christmas day, and more.
12/22/2024
EA's Next 'Free' Xbox Game Is Now Available To Claim
As part of its holiday celebrations this year, Electronic Arts is allowing Xbox Game Pass Ultimate / EA Play users to grab a selection of free content to keep forever - and the promotion's third full Xbox title is now available to claim.Following on from Battlefield 1 and Battlefront 2, Xbox players can now claim Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2 Deluxe Edition entirely for free.Read the full article on purexbox.com
12/22/2024
Marvel's What If...? Season 3 Premiere Review
The Season 3 premiere of What If...? serves as a welcome change of pace for the series, and one that highlights some of the more recent heroes in the MCU.