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Doctor Who Season 2, Episode 5 Review – “The Story & The Engine”
“The Story & The Engine” is an offbeat and earnest Doctor Who episode that delivers a conceptually rich, if often inconsistent, exploration of storytelling and a delightfully inventive use of its setting.
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The Lenovo Legion 5i 16" RTX 4070 Gaming Laptop Drops to $1,200 on Amazon
Legion laptops boast solid build quality and great gaming performance.
09/05/2025
The Best Video Game Subscriptions for Every Platform
Xbox Game Pass kicked off the trend of subscription-based gaming catalogs. Eight years later, there are six video game subscriptions we'd recommend for PC, console, and mobile gaming.
09/05/2025
Upgrading to an RTX 5080 on Old Hardware Was Rough, But Sold Me on Multi-Frame Generation
I shoved an RTX 5080 into my old gaming PC and was both disappointed and impressed by Nvidia’s new graphics card. Is it worth upgrading your GPU when you have an old PC?
09/05/2025
Not Enough Vigilante, The DCU Timeline Takes Shape, and More Big Takeaways From the Peacemaker Season 2 Trailer
What's up with the new Justice League? Why isn't there more Vigilante? How does the DCU canon work, exactly? We break down the big takeaways from the new Peacemaker Season 2 trailer.
09/05/2025
Surprise! Classic MMORPG 'Wizard101' Has Released For Free On Xbox
If you were big into your MMORPGs back in the 2000s, you probably came across a game called Wizard101 - a turn-based deckbuilding title that still lives on today, and it's just released on Xbox consoles for the very first time.As mentioned elsewhere on Pure Xbox, Wizard101 is one of a few betas that have just launched on Xbox, taking the form of a "Game Preview" title that's expected to transition into a full release at some point in the future.It's going to remain free-to-play as far as we know though, albeit with the same microtransactions it has on PC.
09/05/2025
Grab Every Mainline XCOM Game for $10 at Humble Bundle
A huge collection of XCOM PC games and expansions is on sale right now for just $10 at Humble.
09/05/2025
The Best Deals Today: Switch 2 Case, Pixar LEGO, and a Deluxe Hobbit Edition
As of May 9, you can grab a Switch 2 case for $12.84, a Pixar LEGO set for $69.99, and Tolkien’s illustrated Hobbit for $41.14 on Amazon. Real deals, no filler.
09/05/2025
Waterpark Simulator Announced for PC
Introducing Waterpark Simulator, a first-person game where you build and run your own waterpark. You'll design the slides, manage your employees, and ultimately customize and grow your park.
09/05/2025
How to Watch The Conjuring Movies in Chronological Order
Here's how to watch the Conjuring movies in order, both chronologically and listed by release date. Marathon the Conjuring-verse, including all the prequel films!
09/05/2025
The Biggest Pokémon Card Crashers And Climbers This Week - May 9
As of May 9, Scarlet and Violet prices continue to dip while Sword and Shield-era cards see a surprising boost. Here are the biggest Pokémon TCG price movers of the week.
09/05/2025
New Sales Data Highlights How Xbox Is 'Dominating' PS5 Right Now
We've already heard a lot over the past few weeks about how Xbox is dominating PS5 as a publisher at the moment, but the extent of Microsoft's success has largely remained a mystery in terms of copies sold.The company rarely provides sales data like this, but thanks to Alinea Analytics, we now have a much clearer insight into just how much Xbox is taking over the PS5 store as things stand, and the results are pretty ridiculous.Read the full article on purexbox.com
09/05/2025
Mafia: The Old Country - Here’s What Comes in Each Edition
Everything you need to know about Mafia: The Old Country, including what comes in each edition, how much they cost, what preorder bonuses to expect, and more.
09/05/2025
Save 20% off the Interactive LEGO Technic Planet Earth and Moon in Orbit
One of the coolest space-themed LEGO sets ever.
09/05/2025
The Dan Da Dan Season 1 Collector's Edition Blu-ray Is Now Cheaper at Target Than Amazon
Pick up a physical copy before Season 2 arrives.
09/05/2025
Guide: DOOM: The Dark Ages Release Date, Release Times & Early Access Details On Xbox
Day one on Xbox Game Pass!DOOM: The Dark Ages is one of Xbox & Bethesda's biggest releases of 2025 - and the good news is that its Xbox Game Pass launch is right around the corner!The game's review embargo has also lifted, and we've just delivered our full verdict on the new DOOM here at Pure Xbox.
09/05/2025
Netflix To Remove Black Mirror: Bandersnatch From Platform In an Effort to Ditch Interactive Programming
Netflix is giving up the ghost when it comes to its interactive projects — and that includes the hit Black Mirror film that took the world by storm when it debuted on the platform in 2018. The streamer will remove Black Mirror: Bandersnatch from the service, alongside the interactive special Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs. The Reverend, on May 12.
09/05/2025
Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire Sequel Gets Official Title and Release Date as Production Begins
The sequel to Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire has received a title and a teaser video alongside the news that the project — now titled Godzilla X Kong: Supernova — has officially entered production.
09/05/2025
IGN Live Will Host a Screening of The Old Guard With a Special Message From Charlize Theron
Among exclusive reveals, interviews, and more in the world of gaming and entertainment, IGN Live will be hosting a screening of The Old Guard for those in attendance with a special message from Charlize Theron.
09/05/2025
Overwatch 2 Is Getting a Street Fighter 6 Crossover Event and Fans Have Thoughts About The Skin Choices
There have been some truly inspired collabs in gaming, but I never saw this one coming: Overwatch 2 is getting a Street Fighter 6 crossover event.
09/05/2025
Peacemaker Season 2 Trailer Reveals Superman Connections With Maxwell Lord, Hawkgirl, and Guy Gardner in the Very First Scene
Max has released a new trailer for Peacemaker Season 2, and it ramps up the Superman connections by featuring Maxwell Lord, Hawkgirl, and Guy Gardner all in the very first scene.
09/05/2025
Lots Of Xbox Games Have Suddenly Been Delisted In Some Countries
With more still being discovered.It's not uncommon for Xbox games to get delisted on the Microsoft Store from time to time, but it is uncommon for a huge batch to suddenly disappear overnight - and that's what's happened in some European countries.Earlier this week, Xbox fans started posting on the likes of Reddit to report games such as Kena: Bridge of Spirits and Wanted: Dead being unavailable for purchase in their region, but without any prior warning:Read the full article on purexbox.com
09/05/2025
The Latest Apple iPads Are on Sale for Mother's Day: Updated with New Price Drops
Your gift will now arrive late, but a new price drop today makes up for it.
09/05/2025
Dead by Daylight Is Finally Getting a Five Nights at Freddy's Killer – and He's Voiced by Matthew Lillard
After nine years, Behaviour Interactive is finally bringing Five Nights at Freddy’s to Dead by Daylight – and Matthew Lillard is joining in on the fun.
09/05/2025
Cinderella-Inspired Body Horror Movie The Ugly Stepsister Is Now Available to Stream
Prepare your stomach for The Ugly Stepsister, a body horror Cinderella story now available to watch at home.
09/05/2025
Jason X on 4K UHD Is Up for Preorder (and on Sale!)
Jason X on 4K UHD is now available to preorder for $28.99, 42% off its original list price of $49.95. It's set to release on May 20.
09/05/2025
Xbox Is Hosting Multiple Free Betas On Series X|S This Weekend
Fortunately we've got a few free betas that are available for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S owners, including one that's only available later today - so you'll need to be quick!Upcoming Xbox Game Pass title Rematch is the first of these Xbox betas, getting a "limited tech test" that literally only takes place for four hours later today.The Rematch beta begins at 9am PDT / 12pm EDT / 5pm BST and ends at 1pm PDT / 5pm EDT / 9pm BST (on May 9th), so it only lasts for about two real-life football matches!
09/05/2025
Tom Cruise Made the Mission Impossible: Final Reckoning Director Go Out on the Wing of a Plane to Prove a Point About an Impossible Stunt
Tom Cruise made the Mission Impossible: Final Reckoning director actually go out on the wing of a plane to prove a point about an impossible stunt.
09/05/2025
Roundup: Here's What The Critics Think Of Xbox's DOOM: The Dark Ages
The time has finally arrived - DOOM: The Dark Ages reviews are out and floating the depths of hell, prior to Xbox's big Game Pass launch next week.Those reviews include our very own Pure Xbox write-up of course, which we'll sum up for you down below!Here's what we, and a bunch of other game critics, think of DOOM: The Dark Ages:Read the full article on purexbox.com
09/05/2025
Fallout Season 2 Has Wrapped Production, Walter Goggins Sheds His Ghoul Skin in Delight
Fallout Season 2 has finally wrapped up production, with The Ghoul actor Walter Goggins and Lucy actress Ella Purnell celebrating on social media.
09/05/2025
Doom: The Dark Ages Review
Different from anything the series has done before and still immensely satisfying.
09/05/2025
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Update 1.2.3 Now Live On Xbox, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Yesterday, the team behind Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 announced that it was going to make a major balance change in its first patch this week - and now that update is live on Xbox and Game Pass!Yep, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 patch 1.2.3 is available now, and down below are the full patch notes across all platforms, including Xbox.Read the full article on purexbox.com
09/05/2025
Review: DOOM: The Dark Ages (Xbox) - Puts The Finishing Touches On A Masterful Trilogy
Id Software's new trilogy of DOOM games, now that I've had the chance to sit down and play them all and a have a bit of a think (I can think, you know), comes across as a rather dazzling package when taken as a whole.It's almost, in hindsight, as though the devs have had a plan all along.And it's a plan that 100% works, for me.
09/05/2025
Mewgenics Is One of the Most Exciting Roguelike I’ve Played in Years
It feels strange to say that a game about obsessively breeding cats so you can send them into wild battles across back alleys and dirty sewers might end up being one of the most nuanced and thoughtful strategy games I’ve played in a long time, but that’s exactly what I found with Mewgenics.
09/05/2025
Mewgenics Is One of the Most Exciting Roguelikes I’ve Played in Years
It feels strange to say that a game about obsessively breeding cats so you can send them into wild battles across back alleys and dirty sewers might end up being one of the most nuanced and thoughtful strategy games I’ve played in a long time, but that’s exactly what I found with Mewgenics.
09/05/2025
Activision Is Suing the Creators of a Call of Duty Hack It Says Is So 'Toxic' It's Causing Fans to Quit Playing the PC Version of Black Ops 6 Altogether
Activision is suing the people behind a well-known Call of Duty hack it alleged is so "toxic" it's causing fans to stop playing the PC version of Black Ops 6 completely.
09/05/2025
Nintendo Revises User Agreement, And If You Break It, Nintendo Reserves The Right to Brick Your Switch
Nintendo has tightened its user agreement, revising the terms and conditions with a tougher stance on players who hack their Switch console, run emulators, or any other such "unauthorized use."
09/05/2025
Talking Point: How Do You Feel About Linear Vs. Open World Games On Xbox?
GTA & Mafia providing very different experiences this gen.However, the two third-person action games are going in very different directions with their next entries — one huge open world and one linear story — and we wanted to gauge opinion on how you feel about the two styles here in 2025.Last generation, open world games really seemed to come into their own - especially with Ubisoft doing its thing.
09/05/2025
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Patch 1.2.3 Is a Big One, Nerfs Maelle's Game-Breaking Stendahl Build
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 developer Sandfall Interactive has released Patch 1.2.3 for its well-received role-playing game across all platforms. It makes a big nerf to it's most game-breaking build. Check out the patch notes.
09/05/2025
Killing Floor 3 Launches On Xbox This July, Negative Beta Feedback Addressed
Tripwire Interactive, the team behind Killing Floor 3, has announced that its upcoming zed-slaying Xbox title will release on July 24th, 2025, following a shaky beta period that took place back in February.Prior to that beta getting into the hands of the public, Killing Floor 3 was set to grace Xbox Series X|S in March, but mixed feedback on what the sequel was delivering led the team to rethink its launch strategy.Read the full article on purexbox.com
09/05/2025
Wesley Snipes Blade Trilogy Writer Has the Same MCU Reboot Question We All Do: ‘Why Is It Taking So Long?’
The writer of the Wesley Snipers Blade trilogy of films has said he is ready to answer the call from Marvel chief Kevin Feige to help sort out Mahershala Ali’s M.I.A. MCU reboot.
09/05/2025
Return to Silent Hill Movie Will Be a 'Faithful Adaptation' of Silent Hill 2, Cineverse Promises
According to Cineverse, which has acquired the rights for the third Silent Hill film in the U.S. when it releases later this year, Return to Silent Hill will be a "faithful adaptation" of the original Silent Hill 2's story.
09/05/2025
New Game Boy Advance Title Jumps To Xbox Consoles This Summer
20 years in the making.Forgive us if you already knew about this, but we came across an announcement last night that mentioned Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution was released for the Game Boy Advance back in April of this year(!).That's absolutely crazy when you consider it first started development back in 2002 (albeit being left on the shelf for a long time after that), and we commend the team for committing to a Game Boy Advance release after all these years.
09/05/2025
James Bond Has 'Nothing to Worry About' Despite Tariffs on Non-U.S. Movies, Trump Insists: 'And You Know, Sean Connery Was a Friend of Mine'
U.S. President Donald Trump has insisted James Bond has "nothing to worry about" despite the ongoing tariff war.
09/05/2025
Xbox's DOOM: The Dark Ages Seemingly Has Tiny Amount Of Content On Disc
To put it plainly, it seems as though hardly any content from DOOM: The Dark Ages is actually present on the disc.An Xbox player has managed to pull just 328MB of data from their physical copy - while over on PS5, an early copy shows that a measly 85MB of content is available on disc.The Sony console then prompts players to "connect to the internet to update DOOM: The Dark Ages".
09/05/2025
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Casting Sparks Miles Morales MCU Hope
The latest casting news for Spider-Man: Brand New Day has sparked excited speculation that Miles Morales may finally be set to make his MCU debut.
09/05/2025
Xbox Set For Another Winner As Tony Hawk 3+4 Previews Go Live
Bam Margera also confirmed!Xbox has enjoyed a string of fantastic first-party releases over the past six months-or-so, and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 is part of the lineup for later this year - with the first hands-on previews hinting at another big success.We also need to mention that Bam Margera has been confirmed for the game!
09/05/2025
What Did the New Pope Do While Waiting for the Conclave? He Watched the Conclave Movie, of Course — Oh, and It Turns Out He's a Gamer
If you've ever wondered what a prospective Pope does to pass the time, wonder no more; according to a close family member, the recently elected Pope Leo XIV is just like us, playing games and watching movies in his downtime.
09/05/2025
Nintendo President Concerned About Potential Impact of U.S. Tariffs on Switch 2 Demand: 'If Prices of Daily Necessities Like Food Increase Then People Will Have Less Money to Spend on Consoles'
Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa has expressed concern about the potential impact of Trump's tariffs on Switch 2 demand in the U.S., saying: "if prices of daily necessities like food increase then people will have less money to spend on consoles."
09/05/2025
New X-Men Movie Reportedly Has Thunderbolts* Director Jake Schreier in Its Sights
The MCU is finally bringing the X-Men into its multi-phase plans, and Thunderbolts* director Jake Schreier is reportedly in talks to lead the charge.
09/05/2025
Minecraft's New Graphics Upgrade Is Now Available On Xbox
Vibrant Visuals arrives as an experimental update.It's tied to the previous 'Vibrant Visuals' graphics upgrade announcement that plans to transform the Bedrock Editions of Minecraft.This graphics option is now available on multiple devices including Xbox Series X|S and upgrades lighting, effects, and more.
09/05/2025
List of Roblox Game Codes (April 2025)
Easily keep track of codes for all your favorite Roblox experiences with our complete list of code articles.
09/05/2025
The Latest Apple iPad Pro Tablet With OLED and M4 Chip Hits a New Low Price
The most powerful iPad ever.
09/05/2025
The Best Budget VPNs
VPNs are important, but they can get pricey. Here are the best budget VPNs that won't break the bank.
08/05/2025
Poker Face Returns for Season 2, First Three Episodes Now Streaming
Here's everything you need to know to watch Poker Face Season 2, including where to stream, when new episodes are coming out, and who's guest starring this season.
08/05/2025
Call Of Duty: Warzone 'Pack 2' Now Free For Xbox Game Pass Members
A second bit of free DLC.Back in early April, we reported how Call of Duty: Warzone had received a free Game Pass Perk for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members, and now "Game Pass Pack 2" has also been added for free as part of May's selection.Call of Duty: Warzone - Game Pass Pack 2 can be claimed for free by locating it on the Xbox Store and hitting the "install" button.
08/05/2025
The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Graphics Card with 16GB of VRAM Is Available From $490 on Amazon
A great budget card for 1080p gaming, but don't confuse the 16GB model with the 8GB one.
08/05/2025
DC to Adapt All-Star Superman as Full-Cast Audiobook
Arguably the greatest Superman comic ever published, All-Star Superman is now being adapted as a full-cast audiobook by DC and Penguin Random House.
08/05/2025
Andor Season 2 Is Breaking Star Wars Canon, But That's OK
Andor Season 2 completely breaks existing Star Wars canon in its latest batch of episodes. We break down what happened and why it's not actually that big a deal.
08/05/2025
A Third-Party Nintendo Switch 2 Case Is Already On Sale for Only $13
Save big on accessories before release.
08/05/2025
The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum Release Date Sets Premiere for December 2027
Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema have announced a The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum release date, scheduling plans to bring Sméagol’s story to moviegoers December 2027.
08/05/2025
Europa Universalis V Announced as Paradox's Next Grand Strategy Game With Cinematic Reveal Trailer
Paradox Interactive has announced that its next grand strategy game is Europa Universalis 5, following a tease posted last week.
08/05/2025
Save 20% Off Two of the Best PC Games of 2025
Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 are on sale at Fanatical.
08/05/2025
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4: First Impressions of the Remake
In a time where it seems like every game from the early 2000’s is getting a modern facelift, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 remake is shaping up to be a welcome addition to a year full of excellent remakes and remasters, thanks to its faithful recreation of what made the PS2-era classics so memorable, its modern quality of life improvements, and its excellent soundtrack.
08/05/2025
Wonder Woman: Year One Creators Reunite for Cheetah and Cheshire Rob the Justice League
The superstar creators behind Wonder Woman: Year One are reuniting for a new superhero heist series called Cheetah and Cheshire Rob the Justice League.
08/05/2025
The Best Worker Placement Board Games
From rock stardom to comic book publishing, these worker placement board games will provide plenty of fun to any tabletop gaming night.
08/05/2025
GEX Brings Three Retro Games To Xbox This Summer, Here's A Look
Update: Release date set for June 2025.Limited Run Games previously announced it was reviving the Crystal Dynamics series, and now in an update, it's locked in a Summer 2025 release window for all platforms including the Xbox Series X|S.This collection is powered by the Carbon Engine and includes the original 2D platformer GEX along with the two 3D sequels GEX: Enter the Gecko and GEX 3: Deep Cover Gecko.
08/05/2025
The Iconic Disney Pixar Lamp Is Getting a LEGO Set and You Can Preorder Now
Luxo Jr. is getting the LEGO treatment.
08/05/2025
Poll: What Do You Think Of Towerborne On Xbox Game Pass?
The most recent Xbox first-party release.April was such a good month for Xbox Game Pass that Towerborne kind of got overlooked in the end, but it's still the latest first-party release from on Xbox, and it's also a good game that's worth your time in our opinion!Read the full article on purexbox.com
08/05/2025
Europa Universalis 5 Is a Ludicrously Large, Dense Strategy Sequel
Paradox has an established tradition of putting out very complex, richly detailed historical strategy games. But we've never seen anything like the just-announced Europa Universalis 5 from them – or anyone – before. If the previous games in the franchise were your undergrad, this is a PhD game.
08/05/2025
This Newly Launched Mini Gaming PC Just Might Rival Gaming Laptops
Given that this PC is only as big as a small knife block, it offers impressive specs that should result in great performance whether you’re a gamer, creative, or work regularly with AI.
08/05/2025
Hideo Kojima Reveals Exactly Why Death Stranding 2 Is Launching in June Instead of September
On the latest episode of Hideo Kojima’s KOJI10 radio podcast (Episode 16), the veteran game director revealed why Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is going to be releasing in June. His answer gives insight into the various factors that impact game launch dates.
08/05/2025
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Making Major Balance Change In First Xbox Patch
And it's arriving this week.While the team hasn't dropped the full patch notes for Clair Obscur's first hotfix just yet, it has revealed that a major balance change is inbound.The Stendhal skill will be seeing a big nerf - as the team thought that the ability "was making it a bit too easy" to use and take advantage of.
08/05/2025
Ancestral Recall Combines Black History With Everything Everywhere All at Once
Check out our exclusive preview of Ancestral Recall, a uniquely funny sci-fi series that's equal parts Everything Everywhere All At Once and Don Quixote.
08/05/2025
The Internet Has Opinions On a Potential Nightcrawler/Mister Fantastic Showdown In Avengers: Doomsday
Actor Alan Cumming, who will reprise his role as Nightcrawler from 2003’s X2: X-Men United in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday, recently suggested he'll have a fight with another famous superhero in the film.
08/05/2025
Mafia: The Old Country First Gameplay Revealed Ahead Of August Release On Xbox
Following a relatively subdued marketing campaign so far, Hangar 13 is properly lifting the lid on Mafia: The Old Country today - starting with a full gameplay reveal and an official release date!You can get your hands on this new Mafia title on August 8th, 2025 - and we've thrown the brand-new trailer up above for you to enjoy.Just like 2020's Mafia: Definitive Edition remake, The Old Country is sporting some lovely visuals here, this time placed in a more old-school rural setting.
08/05/2025
Alien: Rogue Incursion Is Getting an Upgraded Non-VR Edition for PS5 and PC — but There's No Xbox Version Yet
Alien: Rogue Incursion - Part One, a single player action-horror game set in the Alien universe, is getting an upgrade and you won't even need a VR headset to play. We've got a new trailer, screenshots, and a release date for PC and PS5.
08/05/2025
Mafia: The Old Country Tells a Story That Doesn't Require a 'Massive Time Commitment,' Publisher Sets Price at $50 and Announces Release Date
Mafia: The Old Country has a release date, two new trailers, new screenshots, a $50 price point, and an interesting comment from its publisher about how long the game might be.
08/05/2025
ININ Wants To Bring More Games To Xbox, And Needs Your Help
"Which ones would you be most interested in?".German publisher ININ Games has put out a call for help today that's specifically aimed at Xbox players, as the company is keen to bring more of its titles to Xbox consoles - but wants to know which games are most requested.In a post from this morning, the team advised that they're "trying to ascertain which of our PlayStation/Switch games Xbox players would like to play", but people who are saying "all of them" aren't exactly being very helpful!
08/05/2025
Pokémon TCG: Prismatic Evolutions Surprise Boxes Were Restocked at Amazon Today, But is It Worth It?
Pokémon TCG: Prismatic Evolutions Surprise Boxes are back in stock at Amazon, but for over double the MSRP. Is it really worth it, or should you buy the special promo cards standalone instead?
08/05/2025
The Backbone Pro Controller Is Up for Preorder at Select Retailers
The Backbone Pro controller is now available to preorder from select retailers for $169.99. It's set to ship on May 20.
08/05/2025
GTA 6 Fans Go Deep on Trailer 2 to Work Out Which Bits Are Gameplay After Rockstar Clarification
GTA 6 fans are going deep on Trailer 2 as they try to work out which bits are gamplay following Rockstar's clarification.
08/05/2025
Xbox Developer Shares Insight Into Why Physical Releases Are 'Complex'
Despite a lack of minimum order quantity.There's been an interesting report that's come out this week about Xbox and physical releases, with Gamer Social Club receiving a statement from Xbox that there's no minimum order quantity for disc-based titles on the platform anymore."Xbox has no minimum order quantity for physical media.
08/05/2025
Mirroring the MCU, Marvel Comics' Thunderbolts* Series Becomes The New Avengers
With Marvel Comics following the example of the MCU and turning the Thunderbolts into the New Avengers, we chatted with writer Sam Humphries to learn more about "Earth's Deadliest Heroes."
08/05/2025
Minecraft's Latest Update Adds Several 'Exciting' World Options
Flat World presets are now available.Minecraft has just rolled out a new update this week for the Bedrock Editions of the game and it's got some members within the community rather excited.Read the full article on purexbox.com
08/05/2025
Where to Stream Every Wes Anderson Movie Online
Wes Anderson movies are nothing short of delightful, but they can be a pain to track down online. Here's where you can stream every movie from the director, from Bottle Rocket to Asteroid City.
08/05/2025
Here's A Look At The Updated Xbox Game Studios Roadmap From May 2025
After what's been a crazy few weeks for Microsoft and its output on Xbox and beyond, social media aficionado Klobrille has shared an updated Xbox Game Studios roadmap - featuring everything Microsoft is working on for the coming months and years.In fact, Klobrille's roadmap starts all the way back in 2020 - giving us a fantastic look at how stacked the lineup has been in recent years.Some of the new additions to this May 2025 update include the surprise release of Oblivion Remastered, placement of the team's upcoming remaster Gears of War: Reloaded, and Xbox Game Preview title Towerborne shifting to the ongoing projects section.
08/05/2025
Pokémon Scarlet/Violet May Not Be the Series' Best-Reviewed Games, but It's Behind Only Red/Green/Blue in Terms of Sales
Despite its high-profile technical issues, Pokémon Scarlet/Violet is behind only Pokémon Red/Green/Blue in terms of total franchise sales.
08/05/2025
Will GTA 6 Look Even Better on PS5 Pro? Experts Give Their Verdict
Tech experts Digital Foundry give their analysis on the GTA 6 trailer 2.
08/05/2025
GTA 6 Tech Is Seriously Impressive, But It's Looking Like A 30FPS Game On Console
"Everything points to this being a 30FPS game".After the surprise release of GTA 6 Trailer 2 this week, we waxed lyrical about how the upcoming Rockstar epic may end up being unmatched this generation from a tech perspective - and now the experts over at Digital Foundry have dropped their initial take on all of this new GTA 6 goodness.To kick things off, the team is massively impressed by what Rockstar looks to be delivering here; with GTA 6 pushing new standards in terms of game rendering and overall fidelity.
08/05/2025
Xbox Controllers Drop to Just £40 in the UK, Avoiding the New Price Hike
Before Amazon UK's prices go up, you can grab an Xbox Wireless controller for £40 and the Shock Blue variant for £45.
08/05/2025
Xbox's New Job Advert Is Amazing News For Backwards Compatibility
"Build the next evolution in Xbox Game Compatibility".Last year, it was said that Xbox had set up a new team dedicated to game preservation and forward compatibility, and now we can see the proof for ourselves in the form of a Principal Software Engineer job advert that went live yesterday.The ad, which you can read on the Microsoft website, mentions that the job will involve building "the next evolution in Xbox Game Compatibility", using the chosen candidate's experience to "secure the future of Game Preservation".
08/05/2025
GTA 6 Trailer 2 the Biggest Video Launch of All Time, Rockstar Says
GTA 6 Trailer 2 is the biggest video launch of all time, Rockstar has claimed. with an astonishing 475 million views day-one, it's ahead of all movie trailer debuts, including Deadpool & Wolverine, The Fantastic Four: First Steps, and Superman.
08/05/2025
Stardew Valley Creator Says He 'Might Eventually Make a Stardew Valley 2,' But It's 'So Much Easier to Add More Stuff to Stardew Valley Than Make a New Game From Scratch'
Stardew Valley creator Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone has suggested that he may "eventually make a Stardew Valley 2." Don't get too excited though - he also admitted that it's "so much easier to just add more stuff to Stardew Valley than to make a whole new game from scratch."
08/05/2025
Thunderbolts* Is 'The First and Best Example' of Marvel’s New Focus on Quality Over Quantity, Disney Boss Bob Iger Says — but Will It Turn a Profit?
Disney boss Bob Iger has bigged up the recently released Thunderbolts*, saying it’s “the first and best example” of Marvel’s new commitment to quality over quantity.
08/05/2025
Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (May 8-11)
Included with Xbox Game Pass.Free Play Days is BACK, and we have another pair of recently-released Xbox titles to jump into for free this weekend - including The Chinese Room's fantastic horror effort Still Wakes The Deep<related ids="167069">Read the full article on purexbox.com
08/05/2025
FTC Loses Appeal Challenging Microsoft's Acquisition of Activision Blizzard
Microsoft has secured another victory over the FTC in its quest to secure Activision Blizzard.
08/05/2025
The Best Deals Today: Pokémon Cards, Gaming Monitors, SSDs, and More
As of May 8, top deals include the Pokémon Trick or Trade BOOster Bundle for $19.97 at Walmart, the ASUS TUF 27” 4K monitor for $289 on Amazon, and the Samsung 9100 PRO 2TB SSD for $269.99.
08/05/2025
Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (May 8)
Including another day one release!We have another Xbox Game Pass refresh coming today, folks, with two more titles entering the library on May 8th.We're particularly excited about XGP's next day one launch here - Revenge of the Savage Planet brings some light-hearted co-op fun to the service today.
08/05/2025
Halo Infinite's Latest Update Gives the Xbox FPS a Much-Needed Shot in the Arm: 'It REALLY Should Do a Relaunch Ad Campaign'
Halo Infinite's "Summer 2025 Update," running until June 10, is now live — and fans are loving it.
08/05/2025
GTA 6 Mapping Project Goes Into Overdrive With Trailer 2 Release: 'It's an Information Overload'
The long-running GTA 6 mapping project has gone into overdrive with the release of Trailer 2, with one of its chief members telling IGN: “it really changes everything for us for the rest of the year.”
08/05/2025
Nintendo Issues 'Conservative' Switch 2 Sales Forecast Amid Uncertainty Around Tariffs
Nintendo has issued what analysts are calling a "conservative" Switch 2 sales forecast amid ongoing uncertainty around tariffs.
08/05/2025
Palworld Developer Pocketpair Says It’s Being Forced to Patch the Game Due to Nintendo and The Pokémon Company’s Lawsuit
Palworld developer Pocketpair says recent patches made changes to the game that were forced upon it as a result of the ongoing patent lawsuit with Nintendo and The Pokémon Company.
08/05/2025
Grab a PS5 DualSense Controller for Only £54.99 at EE Today
EE is selling £10 off PS5 DualSense Controllers for £54.99 with a discount code, making it the cheapest place to buy one brand-new in the UK.
08/05/2025
Hideo Kojima Talks Death Stranding 2: On the Beach: 'I’m Just Really Happy We Can Finish Making the Game'
IGN interviews video game legend Hideo Kojima about all things Death Stranding 2.
08/05/2025
We Played 30 Hours of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach!
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach can be seen as an attempt to take the premises of the first game to the next level. And now that we’ve played its sequel for more than 30 hours at a special press event at Kojima Productions’ Tokyo office, we are starting to realize that it may have been only the beginning.
08/05/2025
Walmart Has a 75" Samsung 4K Smart TV for Just $399 with Free Shipping
The best budget TV deal going on right now.
08/05/2025
AU Deals: Great Prices on Death Stranding 2, Tony Hawk's, Civ VII, Final Fantasies, and More!
With the chill of winter settling in, there’s no better excuse to bunker down and get stuck into some stellar titles at not-so-stellar prices.
08/05/2025
Amazon Drops the Price of the 8BitDo Pro 2 Controller Amid Tariff Concerns
Stock up on extra controllers while you can.
08/05/2025
One of Samsung's Best 65" 4K OLED TVs Just Dropped to a New Price Low
An excellent TV to pair with your PS5 or Xbox Series X gaming console.
07/05/2025
Former BioWare Lead Says Dragon Age: The Veilguard Team was 'Jerked Around' Due to EA's Disinterest in the Franchise
Former Dragon Age series executive producer Mark Darrah says he doesn’t feel EA and BioWare efficiently supported his team during the early development of Dragon Age: The Veilguard.
07/05/2025
12 Board Games Based on Video Games That Are Actually Worth Playing
If you like video games, you're going to love these board games, based on some of the best and most popular video games around.
07/05/2025
GTA 6 Trailer 2 Delivers Massive Spotify Boost to The Pointer Sisters' Hot Together
The Pointer Sisters’ Hot Together has seen a monumental increase in Spotify streams following its use in the new Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer, which premiered just yesterday.
07/05/2025
FTC Suffers Another Major Blow In Fight Against Xbox Activsion Deal
It's been 84 years...Basically, you remember how the FTC was denied a preliminary injunction back in 2023 to prevent (or at least delay) the Xbox takeover?It's been ruled by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals today that the decision at the time was the correct one, and that the FTC hasn't done enough to convince that the acquisition would "substantially lessen competition in the relevant markets".
07/05/2025
After Some Said GTA 6 Trailer 2 Looked Too Good to Have Been Captured on a Base PS5, Rockstar Confirms It Really Was — and There’s Even Gameplay in There
Is GTA 6 too good to be true? Some cast doubt on the small print at the end of Trailer 2 that said it was captured on PS5, suggesting the footage came from either a PS5 Pro or a PC. Not so, according to Rockstar. Not only that, but the trailer has gameplay.
07/05/2025
Xbox Cloud Gaming Is Adding Mouse & Keyboard Controls On Console
"Mouse and keyboard users rejoice!".If you're someone who likes to use Xbox Cloud Gaming on console, but you also want to play games with mouse and keyboard support, there's good news - Microsoft has announced that the feature is being added starting today!Xbox Insiders in the Alpha Skip-Ahead ring will get to test this first, with the feature allowing you to access a "select" number of titles with your mouse and keyboard on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S over the cloud.
07/05/2025
Harmonies Board Game Review
Harmonies delivers a satisfying blend of drafting and spatial puzzle-solving wrapped in a beautifully designed package. It’s approachable for new players but has enough depth to keep seasoned gamers coming back.
07/05/2025
Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remaster Is Up for Preorder for Nintendo Switch 2
Everything you need to know to preorder Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remaster, including where it's available, how much it costs, what comes in the box, and more.
07/05/2025
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Success Continues as Its Soundtrack Tops Billboard Classical Music Album Charts
Developer Sandfall Interactive has announced that the Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 soundtrack has managed to top Billboard album charts in the weeks since its release.
07/05/2025
Charlie Cox Reveals His 'Least Favorite' Episode of Daredevil: Born Again: 'I Pushed Back Against It'
The road from page to small screen for Daredevil: Born Again was rife with tweaks and rewrites, but it turns out the series that made it to air ultimately had one episode left untouched: Episode 5, the one that, believe it or not, just so happens to be star Charlie Cox’s “least favorite” of the entire season.
07/05/2025
Forza Horizon 5 'Another Success' For Xbox As It Passes 1M Sales On PS5
According to estimates.Back at the start of this week, it was revealed that Forza Horizon 5 was part of the three best-selling games on PS5 for the month of April, and now we appear to have the most accurate statistics yet in terms of how many copies it's sold.According to Alinea Analytics, Forza Horizon 5 has hit the 1.2 million sales mark on PS5 after just two weeks of being on the platform, which seemingly makes it the biggest success of the recent Xbox releases on Sony's console.
07/05/2025
As Call of Duty: Warzone Cheating Complaints Ramp Up Following the Return of Verdansk, Activision Insists It’s Caused ‘Chaos’ in the Cheat Marketplace by ‘Disrupting’ Over 150 Cheat Resellers
Following the euphoric reception to the return of Verdansk to Call of Duty battle royale Warzone, familiar complaints have begun to resurface, chief among them cheating. Now, Activision has outlined the work it's done to combat the issue, and revealed what steps it's taking in the future.
07/05/2025
The Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5070 Graphics Card Is in Stock at MSRP for Amazon Prime Members
Includes a copy of Doom: The Dark Ages.
07/05/2025
Nintendo Privacy Policy Update Says Switch 2 'May' Monitor and Record Audio and Video Chat Sessions — With Your Consent
The Nintendo Switch 2 launches in less than one month, so you should know that it may use some of its new features to record your audio and video chat sessions.
07/05/2025
Amazon Has a Huge Buy One, Get One 50% Off Sale on Popular Books Ahead of Mother's Day
The perfect way to fill your shelves.
07/05/2025
The Compact Iniu 10,000mAh USB Power Bank Just Dropped to $9 on Amazon
Triples your Nintendo Switch or iPhone 16 battery life.
07/05/2025
The 13 Best Dragon Ball Z Characters
More than two decades after its original run, Dragon Ball Z remains one of the most beloved anime series of all time. Let's count down the show's 13 best characters, from Frieza to Vegeta to Goku.
07/05/2025
Elden Ring Nightreign - Raider Class Hands-On Impressions - IGN First
Elden Ring Nightreign's Raider class might be the best one yet. Check out our hands-on impressions of this offensive powerhouse as our IGN First coverage of Elden Ring Nightreign continues on all throughout the month of May.
07/05/2025
Conclave Is Being Watched By Cardinals As Research For the Upcoming Real Conclave
Edward Berger’s sensational papal thriller Conclave took moviegoers by storm last year, showing a side of Catholicism that most people simply have never been exposed to: the ritualistic election of a sitting pope. Now that Cardinals from around the world are about to participate in an actual conclave for real, it seems as though the power of film is on full display... because some of the real life religious leaders who will participate have looked to the film for guidance.
07/05/2025
Xbox Is Seemingly Making Preparations For Its 2025 Handheld Device
Microsoft also refers to Windows as 'Xbox PC'.Accompanying these pictures was a report claiming that the device might be officially unveiled later this month - and we're also starting to see even more hints that a nearby reveal could be on the cards.Will the new handheld be referred to as an Xbox PC?
07/05/2025
The Long Walk Director on Casting Mark Hamill as a Stephen King Villain
Lionsgate debuted the first trailer today for The Long Walk, an upcoming survival thriller directed by Hunger Games franchise veteran Francis Lawrence and based on the first novel written by Stephen King (under his then-pseudonym Richard Bachman).
07/05/2025
The New Asus ROG Flow Z13 Redefines Gaming on a 2-in-1 Laptop-Tablet
The Asus ROG Flow Z13 is the gaming tablet evolved. If you can stomach the sticker shock, you’ll find uniquely impressive gaming performance and versatility.
07/05/2025
Disney Announces It Will Open Its Seventh Theme Park in Abu Dhabi With Miral on Yas Island
Disney has announced that it will officially be opening its seventh theme park and resort in Abu Dhabi on the waterfront of Yas Island with the help of Miral.
07/05/2025
The Thaumaturge, Amnesia: The Bunker, and Evil West Lead May’s Humble Choice
May's Humble Choice lineup features The Thaumaturge, Amnesia: The Bunker, and more. Sign up today for $11.99.
07/05/2025
Why Are People Talking About GameCube Games On Xbox Series X?
The topic's suddenly been getting attention.However, the scene has continued to evolve, and we've spotted a trend emerging this week about GameCube games on Xbox Series X specifically, which is to do with a new version of the Dolphin emulator that's been released.Read the full article on purexbox.com
07/05/2025
Marvel's Thunderbolts* Marketing Push Continues as Dispute Between Sam Wilson's Avengers and the New Avengers Is Dragged Into the Real World
Marvel Studios recently revealed a whole new side of Thunderbolts*, the one that comes after that asterisk — and now, it's doubled down on what it started and brought it into the social media world.
07/05/2025
EVE Vanguard Makes A Lot of Big Promises, But Delivers Good Gunplay
For now, EVE Vanguard is still a lot of "wills," "shoulds," and " hope tos." It is playable, and the gunplay feels a bit unpolished still, but satisfying. The environments are impressive, and the weapon designs are diverse and bombastic. It's just hard to get the full picture without actually experiencing how it will tie into the EVE Online shared universe or the social features, which are definitely the most exciting part of the whole idea.
07/05/2025
Pokémon TCG: Temporal Forces Elite Trainer Box Finally Back In Stock at Amazon
As of May 7, the Pokémon TCG: Temporal Forces Elite Trainer Box is available again at Amazon, while fans still chase the high-end TCG Classic Box.
07/05/2025
Opinion: If Xbox Is 'Just' A Game Pass Machine, That's Still Enough For Me
With the likes of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Forza Horizon 5 and now Gears of War: Reloaded jumping over to PS5, there's been some chatter this week about whether Xbox is just a Game Pass machine these days.In other words, now that Xbox is bringing its first-party library to other systems, is Game Pass the only major reason to buy an Xbox console in 2025?I'd argue it's a "no", but there are plenty of people who suggest that is the case.
07/05/2025
Genshin Impact Updates Shop to Show How Much You Need to Spend to Guarantee Pulling a Character — and Now Players Want HoYoverse to Sell the Characters Directly
Genshin Impact now reveals how much you need to spend to garantee pulling a character — and now players just want HoYoverse to sell the characters directly.
07/05/2025
Wagarashi Codes (May 2025)
Our up-to-date list of Wagarashi codes will help you earn Clan RR.
07/05/2025
Talking Point: Which Xbox Game Will Move To PS5 Next?
With the news of Gears of War: Reloaded this week, we have confirmation of another Xbox title moving over to PS5 - as Microsoft squeezes the accelerator on its multiplatform strategy.Although this is merely a re-release of the original Gears of War (specifically the Ultimate Edition remaster from 2015), it still feels like a significant move for MS, given that Gears is one of Xbox's flagship IP.The question is - what do you think is next?
07/05/2025
Switch 2 UK Preorders: Now Available Without Invite Directly From Nintendo
Here is where you can keep an eye on for Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders in the UK right now, along with top retailers, prices, restock updates, and tips to secure your console before launch day.
07/05/2025
John Wick 5 Will Be ‘Really Different,’ Director Chad Stahelski Teases Following Keanu Reeves Confirmation
Following last month’s news that John Wick 5 is official and Keanu Reeves had signed on to “give John’s story the proper next step,” franchise director Chad Stahelski has begun to tease what fans can expect from the film — and it sounds like things are going to be different this time around.
07/05/2025
Two Fun Simulator Games Are Being Deployed To Xbox Game Pass This Month
You may have missed that 11 games were announced for Xbox Game Pass yesterday amidst all the crazy GTA 6 news, and two of those are simulator games - one of which has proved very popular in recent years.The first is Police Simulator: Patrol Officers, which has regularly found its way into the "Top Paid" Xbox charts since its release in 2022, and I've personally played quite a lot of it - a fun and addictive game that's also pretty janky at times!Read the full article on purexbox.com
07/05/2025
EA Bucks Industry Trend And Says It Has No Plans to Increase Video Game Prices
Publisher/ developer EA has confirmed it has no plans to raise the price of its games even as the likes of Microsoft and Nintendo jump to $80.
07/05/2025
First Pictures of ASUS' Xbox-branded Handheld Leak Online
It looks like photos of ASUS' Xbox-branded handheld device, codenamed Project Kennan, have leaked online.
07/05/2025
Halo Infinite Summer 2025 Update Adds 'Linear Firefight Experience' On Xbox & PC
Operation Last Stand is a-go!Halo Infinite's Summer 2025 update is now live on Xbox and PC, and it brings a whole host of additions and changes to Microsoft's 2021 FPS - including the latest in-game event in the form of 'Operation Last Stand'.Operation Last Stand introduces a brand-new weapon — the Mutilator — which combines the series' famous gravity hammer with a double-barreled shotgun to devastating effect.
07/05/2025
With GTA 6 Trailer 2 Out in the Wild, the Fan Theories Are Coming Thick and Fast — and Some Sound Pretty Plausible
GTA 6 Trailer 2 is packed full of details (we spotted 89!), but it has also sparked an explosion of fan theories as the community analyze each frame for clues on what to expect when the most anticipated game in the world eventually comes out in May 2026.
07/05/2025
Fallout Season 1 Limited 4K UHD Steelbook Preorders Now Available at Amazon UK
Amazon UK now has preorders for the Fallout Season 1 4K UHD Steelbook Edition, which is sold out everywhere else.
07/05/2025
BF6 Release Window Update, Full Reveal Scheduled For 'Summer'
EA has provided an update on the next Battlefield game release window, reconfirming it'll arrive by March 2026.Adding to this, fans can expect a full reveal of the game to take place at some point this summer.The company's CEO Andrew Wilson had the following to say in the latest financial report:Read the full article on purexbox.com
07/05/2025
Best Deals Today: Pokémon Cards, LEGO Sets, and Everyday Essentials
As of May 7, the Pokémon TCG: Mimikyu ex Box is available for $49.99 at Amazon, LEGO Cherry Blossom is just $8.15 alongside a slew of other great LEGO deals, and top tech and game accessories are seeing price drops across retailers.
07/05/2025
Xbox Game Pass Gets Four Additions Today (May 7)
One Ultimate, three Standard.Today, we have four games joining various different XGP tiers - with one new title in the main Game Pass Ultimate library and three titles moving over to Xbox Game Pass Standard.Here's some more information on today's Xbox Game Pass refresh:Read the full article on purexbox.com
07/05/2025
Destiny 2's Year of Prophecy: Here's Everything Guardians Need to Know
Get ready, Guardian — Bungie just unveiled what's coming up in its sci-fi shooter, Destiny 2, including two new expansions and major seasonal and core game updates coming to both paying and free players, all badged under the "Year of Prophecy."
07/05/2025
Will Street Fighter Creator’s New Saudi-Backed Boxing Game Pack a Punch? Japanese Fans React
Will Street Fighter creator Takashi Nishiyama's new Saudi-backed boxing game pack a punch? Japanese fans react.
07/05/2025
Boundary-Pushing Co-op Adventure Split Fiction nears 4 million sales
Hazelight's fan-favorite co-op adventure, Split Fiction, has sold almost four million copies. Publisher EA has called it a "hugely successful launch."
07/05/2025
Amid All the Excitement for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, Bethesda Issues Surprise Starfield Patch — and Fans Are Hoping It Heralds DLC News
Amid all the excitement for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, Bethesda has issued a surprise patch for Starfield, and now players are hoping they'll finally get news on upcoming DLC.
07/05/2025
Xbox Handheld Gets Leaked, First Photos And Details Revealed
Set for an official announcement this month.As reported by VideoCardz, ASUS is set to reveal two new ROG Ally models in the near future, including one that very clearly has an Xbox button on the left-hand side.This is believed to be the Xbox handheld (otherwise known as "Project Keenan") and you can see a couple of images of it down below.
07/05/2025
Entire Final Fantasy VII Remake Trilogy Coming to Nintendo Switch 2, Square Enix Developer Reveals
The entire Final Fantasy VII Remake Trilogy will eventually be released on Nintendo Switch 2, a Square Enix developer has revealed.
07/05/2025
Marvel's Thunderbolts 'Spoiler' Title Change Just a Week After Release Sparks Mixed Feelings From Fans
Thunderbolts* finally started gracing screens nationwide this past weekend — but Marvel also pulled a rather interesting stunt in the wake of its opening. Marvel unveiled a new title, or at the very least a subtitle, for the film just days after the release that, in many fans’ eyes, spoils a key element of the movie.
07/05/2025
Clown in a Cornfield Review
Though it starts out as a promising slasher throwback, Clown in a Cornfield struggles with a jokey tone and a political message that lacks teeth.
07/05/2025
AU Deals: Heavy Discounts on FromSoftware GOATs, Sucker Punch Samurai-fests, Mafias, and More!
Whether you're on the hunt for sprawling RPGs, nostalgic remakes, or something stylish and brand new, there’s a little something tucked into each platform’s treasure chest.
07/05/2025
Andor Season 2, Episodes 7-9 Review
In this high-water mark for the high-water mark of modern Star Wars, it’s too late for anything else to be done.
07/05/2025
Every Noteworthy Character in GTA 6
We have a rundown of all the important characters revealed for GTA 6 so far from our heroes Jason and Lucia, to their friends and maybe their enemies.
06/05/2025
LEGO Flower Sets Are on Sale for Mother’s Day
Pick out a pre-arranged set or build your own custom bouquet.
06/05/2025
Save 60% Off the Lokithor J400 Cordless Car Jump Starter for Emergencies
It also doubles as a USB Type-C power bank.
06/05/2025
The Writer of Thunderbolts Was Spoiled on The Last of Us Season 2… Because of The Fantastic Four: First Steps
Eric Pearson, co-writer of Thunderbolts/The New Avengers, was spoiled on The Last of Us Season 2, Episode 2 because of... the production schedule for The Fantastic Four: First Steps.
06/05/2025
Back in Stock: Save $600 Off the Popular Lenovo Legion RTX 4070 Super Prebuilt Gaming PC
This is a great rig for gaming at up to 1440p.
06/05/2025
All Time Wrestling: All or Nothing Board Game Review
With All Time Wrestling, Cation Arts delivers a dramatic and faithful representation of the wild history of wrestling in a package that will delight fans of head-to-head games, regardless of whether you know what a DDT stands for or not.
06/05/2025
Talking Point: Will Xbox Game Pass Get A Price Increase This Year?
Back at the start of the month, Xbox announced a series of price increases for Xbox consoles, accessories and games in multiple regions, and the big question on many people's minds was whether Xbox Game Pass would follow suit.Fortunately that hasn't happened yet, but there's still concern that an Xbox Game Pass price increase could be forthcoming.One of the big reasons is because some Xbox games are getting hiked to $80 in the future, meaning Game Pass members are technically getting even more value from their Ultimate subscriptions when that happens.
06/05/2025
89 Details From the GTA 6 Trailer 2
We combed through every second of the new GTA 6 trailer to find 89 details from Rockstar's upcoming open-world epic.
06/05/2025
This Is Your Last Chance to Save 30% Off the Already Discontinued LEGO Ideas Tree House 21318
Officially retired according to LEGO Shop.
06/05/2025
Disney Lorcana's Ninth Set - Fabled - to Be Released in September 2025 With A Goofy Movie and the First Iconic and Epic Cards
Disney Lorcana just revealed a ton of new info for the future of the trading card game, including that the ninth set - Fabled - will be released on September 5, 2025, with the first-ever Iconic and Epic cards and the long-awaited arrival of A Goofy Movie.
06/05/2025
Event Horizon: Dark Descent Is a Long Overdue Prequel to the Movie
Nearly 30 years after its debut, Event Horizon is getting a prequel that will finally reveal the twisted fate of the ship's original crew.
06/05/2025
GTA 6 Trailer 2 Has an Easy-to-Miss Fake PS5 — and Fans Are Joking Rockstar Has Leaked the PS6
As eagle-eyed fans analyze each frame of GTA 6 Trailer 2, one moment in particular has raised eyebrows — and it involves a fake PS5.
06/05/2025
Having Trouble Sleeping While Traveling? Get a Dreamegg Portable Noise Machine for Just $8
Have a good night's rest wherever you might be.
06/05/2025
Guide: Here Are All The Changes & Enhancements Coming To Gears Of War: Reloaded On Xbox
From Gears Ultimate to Gears Reloaded.With the news about Gears of War: Reloaded now out in the wild, we're turning our attention to what exactly has changed from 2015's Gears of War: Ultimate Edition - including what Xbox players can expect to have been tweaked and improved for this new release of the original Gears of War.As we noted in a recent reaction to news of this Gears re-release, the core of Gears: Reloaded is still based on 10-year old tech - but that doesn't mean we're not going to see plenty of small changes and enhancements for this version either.
06/05/2025
The Newest Apple iPads Are on Sale for Mother's Day
There's still time to have them delivered by May 11.
06/05/2025
Warfare Hits Digital Less Than Four Weeks After Releasing in Theaters
A24's Warfare is available to watch at home less than a month after arriving in U.S. theaters.
06/05/2025
Cyclades: Legendary Edition Board Game Review
Cyclades is a rare board game that succeeds in making both a peace and war viable approaches to victory, and this new edition is a step up in terms of both presentation and content.
06/05/2025
Acid Box Blends Time Travel, '90s Nostalgia, and Music Culture
We've got an exclusive preview of Acid Box, a time-bending, music-heavy graphic novel that's unlike anything else on the stands.
06/05/2025
Opinion: Nothing Will Come Close To GTA 6 As An Xbox Series X|S Showpiece
With the latest GTA 6 trailer now out in the wild, alongside a massive media and information blowout from developer Rockstar Games, we've gotten our deepest look at the next Grand Theft Auto game yet.At this point, the lack of direct gameplay has perhaps been a little disappointing, but I keep coming away with one overriding thought - this game looks incredible and will be unmatched on Xbox Series X|S.Well, after Trailer 2's arrival I'm even more convinced - in fact, I'm not sure anything will come close to what Rockstar is aiming to deliver in May 2026.
06/05/2025
Elden Ring: Nightreign - Ironeye Hands-On Impressions – IGN First
Get the full rundown of the Ironeye Class in Elden Ring: Nightreign with our hands-on impressions after two days worth of play at From Software's office.
06/05/2025
Host Mortem: Preview the Carmen Sandiego-Inspired Murder Mystery
Host Mortem is a murder mystery starring two former hosts of the Carmen Sandiego game shows. You definitely want to check out our exclusive preview, gumshoes.
06/05/2025
What Song Is Playing in the New GTA 6 Trailer?
Rockstar has finally revealed Grand Theft Auto 6 Trailer 2, so naturally, fans have one question on their minds: what song is playing in the new GTA 6 trailer?
06/05/2025
New Star Wars Novel Will Explore the Post-Rise of Skywalker Universe For The First Time
We’re finally getting a taste of what lies beyond The Rise of Skywalker — but not from Shawn Levy. Yet, at least. While the Deadpool and Wolverine filmmaker’s upcoming Star Wars film Star Wars: Starfighter is still highly anticipated, fans will now get to explore the Star Wars universe in the aftermath of the 2019 film a little sooner, through a new young adult novel titled Star Wars: The Last Order.
06/05/2025
Pokémon Company Reveals New Split TCG Expansions: Black Bolt and White Flare
The Pokémon Company has revealed two new Scarlet & Violet expansions. Black Bolt and White Flare launches July 18. Here's what to expect from the Unova-focused sets.
06/05/2025
Elden Ring Is Getting Two New Classes with Nintendo Switch 2 Tarnished Edition
Elden Ring is headed for the Nintendo Switch 2 with its Tarnished Edition, and it looks like FromSoftware's massive adventure will have a few new bonuses in tow, including new classes and appearances for Torrent.
06/05/2025
GTA 6 Trailer 2 and Website Still Lists Release Date for PS5 and Xbox Series X and S, With No Mention of PC
With the release of Grand Theft Auto 6 Trailer 2 and a significant update to its official website, all eyes were on the launch platforms accompanying the new release date of May 26, 2026. Alas, there's still no PC.
06/05/2025
GTA 6 Fans Are Trying To Figure Out The Game's Voice Actors
Jason and Lucia possibly confirmed?Rockstar is keeping quiet about actors for now, but it's believed that actress Manni L.Perez plays Lucia, while Jason is potentially played by Jake Silbermann, Dylan Rourke or Gregory Connors - or perhaps someone else entirely!Read the full article on purexbox.com
06/05/2025
GTA 6: 70 Brand New Screenshots Reveal the Characters and Places of Leonida
As well as Trailer 2, Rockstar has released 70 brand new screenshots showcasing the characters and places of Grand Theft Auto VI. Check them out right here.
06/05/2025
Small Soldiers Is Getting a 4K Steelbook, Preorder Today
Small Soldiers is getting a 4K UHD steelbook that's now available to preorder for $30.99. It's set to release on July 22.
06/05/2025
Pokémon TCG: Amazon Has Restocked a Bunch of Sealed Booster Sets in the UK Today
Amazon UK has restocked popular Pokémon TCG sets like Temporal Forces, Shrouded Fable, and Paradox Rift — with a handful of Journey Together display boxes still available.
06/05/2025
GTA 6 Characters, Locations & Screenshots Revealed In Massive Info Blowout
Here we go!You've probably already seen that Rockstar Games has revealed Trailer 2 for GTA 6 today, but the company has also provided tons more info on the game via its official website, along with over 50 new screenshots.Firstly, we have an official description of the story, which stars the characters of Jason and Lucia:Read the full article on purexbox.com
06/05/2025
GTA 6 Trailer 2 Has Arrived Ahead Of May 2026 Release On Xbox Series X|S
Out of nowhere once again, Rockstar Games has just released its second trailer for GTA 6 - which is now due to release for Xbox Series X|S on May 26, 2026.GTA 6, the next instalment in Rockstar's legendary series, follows Jason and Lucia as they "find themselves on the darkest side of the sunniest place in America".Read the full article on purexbox.com
06/05/2025
GTA 6 Trailer 2 Released, Rockstar Tells Fans to 'Explore Vice City and Beyond'
Rockstar has released Grand Theft Auto VI Trailer 2, hot on the heels of announcing a delay to the game. Here are all the details.
06/05/2025
Five Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass In Early May 2025
Update: Not eight as originally suggested.Microsoft has unveiled the first batch of titles leaving Xbox Game Pass in May 2025 - with eight games in total exiting the service in the middle of the month, including the pictured Jurassic World Evolution 2.Here's the full list of games leaving Xbox Game Pass in early May 2025:Read the full article on purexbox.com
06/05/2025
Xbox Game Pass May 2025 Wave 1 Lineup Confirmed
Microsoft has confirmed Wave 1 of the Xbox Game Pass May 2025 lineup. Expect Doom, Revenge of the Savage Planet, Dragonball Xenoverse 2, and much more.
06/05/2025
These 11 Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (May 7-20)
Microsoft announces a new batch.Microsoft has announced a new batch of Xbox Game Pass titles today, and it includes some previously confirmed titles such as DOOM: The Dark Ages, as well as some surprises such as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants Unleashed, Warhammer: Vermintide 2 and Police Simulator: Patrol Officers!Don't forget about DREDGE as well, which is available today with Xbox Game Pass:Read the full article on purexbox.com
06/05/2025
Doesn’t Matter If It’s Thunderbolts or New Avengers, WTF Is the MCU Doing With Bucky Barnes?
Bucky Barnes has appeared in both Thunderbolts/New Avengers and Captain America: Brave New World, but his character trajectory hasn't made sense since The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.
06/05/2025
Backbone Pro Review
The Backbone Pro smartly improves nearly every feature that made the original great. With full-size thumbsticks, upgraded triggers, customizable rear buttons, and near-silent inputs, it easily earns its “Pro” moniker. FlowState is the real game-changer here, letting you connect to even more screens over Bluetooth, making this the only controller you’ll need for mobile and cloud gaming.
06/05/2025
Xbox Games The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, Minecraft, and Forza Horizon 5 Top Sony’s PS5 Sales Charts
Microsoft’s multiplatform strategy is clearly paying off when it comes to launching its games on PlayStation 5 as well as Xbox Series X and S and PC, with The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, Minecraft, and Forza Horizon 5 dominating Sony's sales charts.
06/05/2025
Forza Horizon 5 Deserves to Be on PlayStation
The more people playing the pound-for-pound champ of open world racing, the merrier.
06/05/2025
Xbox Is 'Spitting Pure Fire' Right Now, Says Baldur's Gate 3 Exec
Specifically as a publisher.It's been an absolutely crazy year for Xbox first-party games already.It's no surprise, then, that Xbox is getting its flowers as a publisher at the moment - including from Larian Studios (Baldur's Gate 3) director of publishing Michael Douse, who enthused that Xbox is "spitting pure fire" right now.
06/05/2025
Turns Out Donkey Kong Bananza Has a Secret Language — And It Has Already Been Translated
It's one thing to successfully translate a secret in-game video game language, but it's quite another to translate it before the game is even out – yet that's exactly what YouTuber 2Chrispy has (somehow) managed to do in Donkey Kong Bananza.
06/05/2025
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Hits 2 Million Copies Sold After 12 Days on Sale
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is now up to 2 million copies sold after 12 days on sale. That’s up from the 1 million sold three days after launch. It's a big hit for French developer Sandfall Interactive.
06/05/2025
Deals For Today: I've Found Sam's Club Membership and Pokémon TCG Discounts
As of May 6, Sam’s Club is offering memberships for as low as $20, with exclusive discounts on Pokémon TCG Classic and Charizard EX Super Premium Collection box. Save over $200 while the offers last.
06/05/2025
Squid Game Season 3 Teaser Trailer Reveals First Glimpse at Culmination of Netflix’s Most Popular Show — and Fans Have Theories
Netflix has released a teaser trailer for Squid Game Season 3, and as well as offering a first glimpse at the culmination of the hugely popular show, has sparked a number of fan theories.
06/05/2025
Xbox Adds Multiple New Sales, Including One Focused Around RPGs
The great deals continue!Xbox isn't slowing down with these sales as we dive deeper into the new month, as today has brought us a bunch of additional promotions on top of what we saw last week, including one that's focused entirely around RPG games.Specifically, we've spotted a new Xbox Game Pass RPG sale, a Mafia: The Old Country sale, a Dark Souls sale and the usual batch of Xbox Game Pass exclusive discounts.
06/05/2025
This Adorable Pokémon Flareon Sleeping Plush is Back in Stock for $30 at Walmart
Score the Sleeping Flareon Pokemon Plush for just $30 now its back in stock, along with the other sleeping Pocket Monsters available at Walmart.
06/05/2025
Ecco the Dolphin Reboot, Including an All-New Original Game, in the Works
The creator of Ecco the Dolphin has revealed that not only are there remakes of the original games underway, but a "third" instalment is also in development.
06/05/2025
Xbox Studio inXile Reminds Us That Clockwork Revolution Exists, Releasing 'In Due Time'
Led by former Fallout, Wasteland devs.Almost two years ago now, Xbox studio inXile Entertainment introduced Clockwork Revolution to the world at the 2023 Xbox Games Showcase - and despite some small updates, we've really not seen much of the Microsoft first-party title since.The Xbox studio has just over 100 people working on the game - and it's being led by Wasteland creator Brian Fargo, former Fallout dev Jason Anderson, and others.
06/05/2025
Indie Hit DREDGE Is Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (May 6)
Live now in the XGP library!Today, 2023 indie hit DREDGE has docked into the Game Pass Ultimate library - and we've been waiting ages to see this one arrive on XGP.Read the full article on purexbox.com
06/05/2025
Nintendo Sues Accessories Company For Sharing Switch 2 'Mockup' Months Before Official Reveal
Nintendo is suing accessory firm Genki for trademark infringement after it shared renders of a Nintendo Switch 2 "mockup" months before Nintendo revealed official images of its new console.
06/05/2025
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Is Already the 3rd Best-Selling Game of 2025 in the U.S., Behind Only Monster Hunter: Wilds and Assassin's Creed: Shadows.
As if impressive Steam concurrent player numbers and Bethesda’s own announcement of 4 million players wasn’t enough to cement it as a hit, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is already the third best-selling game of 2025 in the U.S. after just one week on sale.
06/05/2025
Save 50% Off the Stylish Beats Solo 4 Wireless Headphones for Mother's Day
These iPhone and Android-compatible Beats headphones are a great last-minute Mother's Day gift that happen to be 50% off.
06/05/2025
AU Deals: A LEGO Star Wars Freebie, Price Cuts on Ghost of Yotei, Doom Dark Ages Chainsawed, and More!
The weather’s cooling down, but these digital deals are heating up across every major platform.
06/05/2025
One Thunderbolts Character’s Fate Was a Huge ‘Shock’ Even to the Writer of the Movie
Writer Eric Pearson wrote the early drafts for the new Marvel movie Thunderbolts. But even he was shocked by the fate of one of the film's characters.
06/05/2025
The 65" Panasonic Z85 4K OLED Smart TV with Amazon Fire TV Drops to Under $1,000
Currently the only 65" OLED TV you can get at this price.
06/05/2025
Save $100 Off the Apple iPad Mini: The Best iPad for Travelling
This is the latest model with the A17 Pro chip.
05/05/2025
The HP Omen Max 16 Is the Least Expensive RTX 5080 Gaming Laptop I Can Find
This deal is made even better with a limited time 10% off promo code.
05/05/2025
Switch 2 Has to Face a Problem the Original Didn’t: Handheld Gaming PCs
Is it still worth buying the Switch 2?
05/05/2025
The Best Laptops in 2025: Top Picks for Gaming, Work, and School
These are the best laptops for gaming, work, school, and anything you want to throw at them.
05/05/2025
Forza Motorsport 20th Anniversary Update Now Live, Includes Free New Track
In the midst of all the craziness surrounding Gears of War: Reloaded today, the team behind Forza Motorsport has quietly pushed out a big 20th anniversary update for the game, which includes a new track!That track is Fujimi Kaido, which brings all 144 of its "extreme turns" to every mode in Forza Motorsport, and you can see it in action via the trailer up above.Elsewhere, Public Meetups finally make their debut, allowing you to chill with your friends on any of your favourite tracks, Driveatar AI improvements have been implemented to prioritise "cleaner and safer racing", and there are some key tweaks for those who are using steering wheels as well.
05/05/2025
Xbox Fans Hosting Community FanFest For 2025 Summer Showcase This June
"A community-run, in-person event".However, this time around, Team Green is opting for an all-digital event with no in-person gathering - something that members of the Xbox community are now rectifying.This will be a fan gathering in Los Angeles, where Xbox followers will get together to watch the 2025 summer showcase together - complete with free food & drinks, merchandise, giveaways and more.
05/05/2025
We Build LEGO Mario Kart: Mario & Standard Kart
We build the new LEGO Mario Kart: Mario & Standard Kart set, which features the iconic Italian plumber sitting in his kart of choice.
05/05/2025
The Coolest Figures and Collectibles Revealed for Star Wars Day 2025
From an epic Luke Skywalker statue to the long-overdue Hot Toys Jar Jar Binks figure, these were the coolest figures and collectibles revealed during Star Wars Day 2025.
05/05/2025
Reaction: Gears Of War: Reloaded Makes Perfect Sense For Microsoft, But Not For Xbox Fans
Well, there we have it - Gears of War: Reloaded is real, and it's coming to Xbox, PS5 and PC this summer.This Is Effectively The Same Game As 2015's Gears Of War: Ultimate EditionLet's just start with this one, shall we?Xbox players (and PC users, for that matter) have been able to enjoy a brilliant remake of the first Gears of War for almost a decade at this point.
05/05/2025
Save $300 Off Alienware's Best OLED Gaming Monitor
The best 4K monitor to pair with high-end gaming PCs.
05/05/2025
Save 70% Off 1 Year of Peacock TV, Now Just $2/Month
Watch Wicked, Nosferatu, The Wild Robot, The Office, and more.
05/05/2025
Devolver Digital Is Going Out of Its Way to Launch a New Game the Same Day as GTA 6
Rockstar has revealed that Grand Theft Auto 6's release date is May 26, 2026, and indie game publisher Devolver Digital says it’s already making plans to be there with a new game of its own.
05/05/2025
Xbox Explains How Co-Op Will Work In Gears Of War: Reloaded
"Built for shared play".Xbox says that Gears of War: Reloaded has been "built for shared play", which means it supports two-player co-op both locally and online (in the campaign), and eight-player Versus Multiplayer.The online portion works across all platforms, and people on PC and PS5 don't even need to sign into a Microsoft Account if they don't want to.
05/05/2025
Marvel Officially Retitles Thunderbolts as The New Avengers
Marvel Studios has officially retitled Thunderbolts* as The New Avengers. The studio made the announcement on social media Monday with a change to the title on the film’s poster.
05/05/2025
Gears Of War: Reloaded Is Getting The Free Upgrade Treatment On Xbox
Well, the good news is that we'll all be playing it this summer, and potentially keeping it for free - thanks to a generous offer for Xbox owners.Basically, if you already own the digital version of Gears of War: Ultimate Edition for Xbox One, you'll be getting a free code for Gears of War: Reloaded to your Xbox account at some point prior to the launch of the game.Read the full article on purexbox.com
05/05/2025
Gallery: Here's Your First Look At Screenshots For Gears Of War: Reloaded
Following today's surprise reveal of Gears of War: Reloaded, we're all keen to see as much of the game as we possibly can, but unfortunately there's no sign of a gameplay trailer at the time of writing.What we do have, however, is a set of seven official screenshots that give us a good idea of how it's shaping up visually.Two of these are just comparison shots with the Ultimate Edition and original Xbox 360 version, but they at least provide a decent overview of the improved resolution on Xbox Series X (and maybe Series S as well?).
05/05/2025
The AirPods Pro and AirPods 4 Earbuds Are on Sale Ahead of Mother's Day
This is the lowest price of the year on the best earbuds for your iPhone.
05/05/2025
Gears of War: Reloaded Coming in Summer, Even on Playstation
Microsoft just announced Gears of War: Reloaded, a remaster of the original 2006 game that will launch on August 26 on Xbox, PC and PlayStation
05/05/2025
Xbox Announces Gears Of War: Reloaded, Releasing Summer 2025
"The original Gears of War returns".Out of nowhere, Xbox has suddenly announced Gears of War: Reloaded today - a remastered version of the original Gears of War that will be launching for various platforms very soon, including Xbox Series X and Series S.The game will feature 4K resolution, 120 FPS support, and "the ultimate multiplayer experience with cross-progression and cross-play, across all platforms", along with a price of just $39.99 or free for Gears of War: Ultimate Edition owners.
05/05/2025
Deals For Today: Pokémon TCG Rare Packs And Crashing Singles
As of May 5, Top Pokémon TCG sets like the Infernape V Box and Prismatic Evolutions Surprise Box are on sale at Amazon, while card singles are cheaper than ever amid a market downturn.
05/05/2025
Ths Powerful Alienware Aurora R16 Gaming PC with GeForce RTX 5080 GPU Has Dropped in Price
The best price right now for an RTX 5080 prebuilt.
05/05/2025
Elden Ring Nightreign: 'Libra' Boss Reveal Gameplay – IGN First
May's IGN First is Elden Ring Nightreign! We're kicking off a full month of coverage with a brand new boss reveal of one of the eight Nightlords you'll be facing off against: Libra - Creature of Night. Stay tuned all throughout the month for more reveals, hands-on impressions, interviews, and much more as our IGN First for Elden Ring Nightreign rolls on.
05/05/2025
Final Destination Bloodlines: Exclusive Clip of Tony Todd's Last Appearance as William Bludworth
Actor Tony Todd, who died last November at age 69, makes his last screen appearance in Final Destination Bloodlines wherein the horror icon reprises his franchise role as the enigmatic William Bludworth. IGN has an exclusive clip from Todd’s scene in the new film.
05/05/2025
Three Xbox Games Revealed As Best-Selling PS5 Titles Of April 2025
In the US/Canada and EU at least.April was an amazing month for new releases on Xbox, but it was also an amazing month for new releases on PS5 - and it turns out that the top three most downloaded titles (paid) on the PS5 Store were actually all Xbox titles as well!This is specifically for the US/Canada and European PS5 stores, where The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, Minecraft and Forza Horizon 5 took the top three spots - albeit in different orders depending on the region.
05/05/2025
Assassin's Creed Shadows Next Major Update Includes Free Story Pack On Xbox
Specifically, 'The Works of Luis Frois'.Following the game's first major update roughly a month ago, Ubisoft has unveiled the next big patch for Assassin's Creed Shadows - and it includes a new free story pack on all platforms, including Xbox.That free story DLC is dubbed 'The Works of Luis Frois', and it involves a new quest arc playable as either of AC Shadows' main characters;
05/05/2025
Poll: What Was Your Favourite Xbox Game Pass Title For April 2025?
It was a pretty incredible month...April 2025 was an absolute all-timer month for Xbox Game Pass, with multiple day one launches and first-party additions landing in the same month.Read the full article on purexbox.com
05/05/2025
Drive Beyond Horizons Dev Hopes To Bring Viral Hit To Xbox Eventually
If you've been looking at the Steam charts in recent weeks, you may have come across a game called Drive Beyond Horizons that's been climbing the rankings - and wondering whether it'll be getting an Xbox version at some point.Drive Beyond Horizons doesn't have an Xbox release date yet, and it could be years until we get one.There's even the possibility it won't happen at all, although the developer seems keen on a console release down the line.
05/05/2025
Nightmare Frontier, a New Tactical Turn-Based Strategy Game, Announced for PC
Developer Ice Code Games (Hard West II, Rogue Waters) have announced Nightmare Frontier, a tactical turn-based strategy game that's also an extraction looter. Think "XCOM meets Hunt: Showdown with a dash of Cthulhu thrown in." Nightmare Frontier is due to release on Steam in Early Access this Summer.
05/05/2025
Roundup: Revenge Of The Savage Planet Off To A Strong Start Ahead Of Xbox Game Pass Launch
The early reviews are in.Revenge of the Savage Planet is Microsoft's biggest Xbox Game Pass addition of the week right now, and ahead of its arrival on Thursday, a batch of early reviews have just started to hit the web - including our own write-up at Pure Xbox.So, we'll quickly summarise our Pure Xbox review down below, alongside a bunch of other critic opinions on Revenge of the Savage Planet so far:Read the full article on purexbox.com
05/05/2025
Review: Revenge Of The Savage Planet (Xbox) - A Bigger, Bolder Sequel That Brings Co-Op Fun To Game Pass
Banjo Got High on No Man's Sky.You know, I'd sort of forgotten how much I enjoyed 2020's Journey to the Savage Planet.Where the first game ran into some undoubted issues - and it did launch to fairly mixed reviews, with a Metascore of 78 - was mostly with regards to its first-person perspective which, in my experience, caused some janky moments in combat, and in traversal, that just didn't need to be there.
05/05/2025
Roundup: All The Xbox Reveals From May 2025's Future Games Show
Featuring plenty of Xbox Game Pass titles!Back at the tail-end of last week, we were treated to yet another edition of the Future Games Show - with May 2025's event taking place from gamescom latam.As usual, there were plenty of Xbox reveals included as part of the show, six of which were upcoming Xbox Game Pass titles that are on the way very soon.
05/05/2025
New MindsEye Gameplay Looks Very Grand Theft Auto, Could Replace GTA 6 In 2025
The near-future city of Redrock awaits.Over the weekend, some fresh MindsEye gameplay has cropped up online, about a month or so out from its official Xbox launch on June 10th.This is the upcoming action-thriller led by former Rockstar president Leslie Benzies, and in the wake of that recent GTA 6 delay, we've suddenly become much more interested in what MindsEye can bring to the table in 2025.
05/05/2025
The Last of Us Season 2 Finally Gives Isaac the Time He Deserves
The Last of Us season 2 takes a deeper look at Isaac Dixon, the WLF leader we barely got to know in the original video game.
05/05/2025
Xbox Developer Insists Generative AI Is 'Not Mandated' At Microsoft
"I don't think it ever replaces artistic choice.".We've heard quite a lot already this year about Xbox's plans to integrate AI in a big way, particularly in the form of something called ""Muse", which is a new generative AI model that's intended to help creators build their games.Microsoft has insisted it wants to "stay true to the creative vision and artistry of game developers" while implementing generative AI, and so it's not mandated - which has been echoed by Compulsion Games founder Guillaume Provost.
05/05/2025
Grand Theft Auto 6’s Delay Just Affected the Entire Video Game Industry
GTA 6's delay doesn't just mean a longer wait - it has a huge affect on the entire video games industry.
05/05/2025
South Of Midnight Passes 1 Million Players With The Help Of Xbox Game Pass
Less than a month from launch.A couple of weeks ago now, we saw South of Midnight make its way into the top 10 most-played games on Xbox in the US - and now developer Compulsion Games has revealed that the first-party title has attracted more than one million players in its first month.Speaking in a new interview with Game Rant, Compulsion's Guillaume Provost mentioned that he could "confidently say we've had more than a million players on South Midnight since its release".
05/05/2025
Thunderbolts Writer Eric Pearson Explains the Marvel Film’s Surprising Original Villain
Thunderbolts co-writer, Eric Pearson – who's worked on everything from The Consultant to Thor: Ragnarok to The Fantastic Four: First Steps – dives into all the little details (and big spoilers) in the new Marvel movie.
05/05/2025
Baron Zemo and Kang Were in Early Drafts of Thunderbolts (and Other Rejected Ideas)
Baron Zemo and Kang were in early script versions of Thunderbolts, and they're not the only ones.
05/05/2025
The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 4: TV Show vs Game Comparison
The Last of Us Season 2 recreates several scenes from the game - see how close the show's creators got to the original moments in our episode four comparison.
05/05/2025
Trump Announces 100% Tariff on All Non-US Movies
US President deems movies produced outside the United States represent a “national security threat.”
05/05/2025
The Last of Us: Season 2 Episode 4 Review – "Secrets"
The season’s best episode so far beautifully blends pure horror with some of the show’s most touching moments.
05/05/2025
Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld Is Now Streaming on Disney+
Watch all six episodes of the new animated series today.
04/05/2025
Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld Review
Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld fails to justify the resurrection of Asajj Ventress, but gives Cad Bane just enough origin story to satisfy while retaining his characteristic aloofness.
04/05/2025
Ryan Reynolds Is Reportedly in the 'Early Stages' of Trying to Bring a Deadpool and X-Men Movie to Life
While nothing has yet been pitched to Marvel, Ryan Reynolds is reportedly in the "early stages" of trying to bring a Deadpool and X-Men movie to life.
03/05/2025
How to Stream Max Movies and Shows in 4K If You Aren't Already
Watch The Last of Us in all its heart wrenching gore-y.
03/05/2025
Here's Where to Read the Saga Comics Online in 2025
Plenty of options to read this sci-fi classic.
03/05/2025
Talking Point: Would You Still Buy An Xbox At Microsoft's 2025 Prices?
Earlier this week, Microsoft announced that — in the midst of increased economic uncertainty — it is raising the prices of its Xbox consoles, accessories and games.In an unprecedented move compared to past console generations, Xbox's flagship console is going up by $100 five years after it launched - and it's making us think about how this price point would have gone down had Microsoft launched with it back in 2020.Xbox Series X is now coming in at $599.99 in the US - yes, that dreaded, meme-ridden $599 price tag.
03/05/2025
OnePlus Watch 3 Review
The OnePlus Watch 3 delivers extraordinary battery life and premium design in a smartwatch that excels in data visualization but stumbles where step-tracking accuracy matters most.
03/05/2025
Here's What Might Leave Xbox Game Pass In June 2025
What's leaving Xbox Game Pass in June 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!
03/05/2025
10 Years Later, the MCU Is Still Missing an Important Part of Avengers Lore That Age of Ultron Nailed
A decade later, Avengers: Age of Ultron still has something that no other Avengers' movie has been able to nail since.
03/05/2025
Where to Stream Every Star Wars Movie Online This Weekend
Our up-to-date streaming guide on how to watch all of the Star Wars movies online.
03/05/2025
We Shouldn't Be Surprised GTA 6 Was Delayed, Rockstar Has a Long History of Doing Just That
Rockstar’s beloved series Grand Theft Auto is almost always late... and it's always been worth the wait, too. Here's a short history of GTA delays.
03/05/2025
How Much Would It Cost to Buy Avengers Tower? We Asked a NYC Real Estate Specialist
Avengers Tower – now called The Watchtower, thanks to new owner Valentina Allegra de Fontaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) – figures prominently in Thunderbolts, the new Marvel movie. But how much do you think it cost Valentina to buy it from Tony Stark?
03/05/2025
Feature: These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (May 5-9)
Including two new Xbox Game Pass titles!Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for May 5-9!The big highlight of the next few days is the two Xbox Game Pass additions, which are the fantastic fishing adventure DREDGE and brand-new release of Revenge of the Savage Planet!
03/05/2025
Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 3-4)
It's been another big week for Xbox Game Pass!Our first weekend of May 2025 is here! If you reside in the UK, you may well be enjoying an extended Bank Holiday weekend this week, which means even more time to play games... right? We thought so!Anyway, here's what we're playing this weekend:Read the full article on purexbox.com
03/05/2025
Doctor Who Season 2, Episode 4 Review – "Lucky Day"
“Lucky Day” tackles online paranoia and everyday radicalisation with a pulpy, snappy energy and a darkly funny twist.
03/05/2025
Blue Prince Interactive Map is Now Available
Our Blue Prince interactive map includes locations for Clues, Special Keys, Terminals, and more!
03/05/2025
Two More Xbox Game Pass Indies Confirmed For May & June 2025
The May game is Kulebra and the Souls of Limbo, and this was revealed a very long time ago as an Xbox Game Pass title, but it's only just received a release date today.The game will arrive for Xbox Series X and S on May 16th.Read the full article on purexbox.com
02/05/2025
The Secret History Behind the Game-Changing Marvel Team Introduced in Thunderbolts
Marvel's Thunderbolts movie features the surprising debut of a major Marvel team, but what does this mean for Avengers: Doomsday? Here's everything you need to know.
02/05/2025
The Ultimate Star Wars Action Figure Buying Guide
Everything you need to know about purchasing a Star Wars action figure in the modern age.
02/05/2025
The Best Star Wars Deals To Check Out During May the 4th Sales
Star Wars Day is May 4th, and you can save on all things from a galaxy far, far away, including Blu-rays, video games, apparel, and more.
02/05/2025
Where to Stream Crunchyroll's Nominees for Anime of the Year 2025
Crunchyroll has officially revealed the nominees for the 2025 Anime Awards, and not all of them are on the anime streaming service. Here's where to stream the nominees for Anime of the Year.
02/05/2025
Bendy And The Ink Machine Is Being 'Enhanced' For Xbox Series X|S
Update: And it's happening next week!It looks like it's about to get another second wind, as it's been announced today that the game is being "enhanced" for current-gen consoles.Bendy and the Ink Machine will release for Xbox Series X and Series S this May (exact date TBD).
02/05/2025
A Ton of New LEGO Harry Potter Sets Have Been Revealed for June 2025
A book nook, thestrals, and more.
02/05/2025
20 Anime You Can Watch for Free on Crunchyroll During Ani-May
Crunchyroll has made 20 of its most popular anime free to stream as part of the site's "Ani-May" celebrations. Check out the full list.
02/05/2025
The Best MacBooks to Buy in 2025
Looking to buy a MacBook in 2025? Here are the best models available right now.
02/05/2025
Random: Here's What The New Hallmark Xbox 360 Ornament Sounds Like
Back in mid-April, Hallmark lifted the lid on two Xbox-based Christmas ornaments for 2025 - including a miniature Xbox 360 that was advertised to light up and play Halo 3 game sounds.As you can see in the video below, the big Xbox button on the Xbox 360 does actually light up, and it's followed by the boot-up sound from the 360 era and then the main theme from Halo 3.This very much activates our nostalgia!
02/05/2025
Where to Buy a PS5 Before a Possible Price Hike
Following Xbox's recent price hike on consoles, we've gathered up where you can buy a PS5 console in case of a PlayStation price increase.
02/05/2025
The Walt Disney Audio-Animatronic Show and Exhibits Will Be One of the Biggest Draws of Disneyland's 70th Anniversary
Disney invited us to Walt Disney Imagineering to learn more about the first-ever Walt Disney Audio-Animatronic that will be debuting for a new show for Disneyland's 70th anniversary, and here's everything we learned about this ambitious project that aims to bring him back to life in a new way for generations to come.
02/05/2025
How Disney Is Bringing Walt Disney Back to Life as an Audio-Animatronic for Disneyland’s 70th Anniversary
Disney invited us and a few others into the secret halls of Walt Disney Imagineering to see how they are bringing their founder back to life through the magic of Audio-Animatronics for Walt Disney - A Magical Life for Disneyland’s 70th anniversary, and it is shaping up to be a project filled with respect, authenticity, incredible little details, and a ton of Disney magic.
02/05/2025
The Biggest Pokémon Card Crashers And Climbers This Week - May 2
As of May 2, Pokémon cards like Magikarp 203/193 and Pikachu ex 238/191 have dropped over 30%, while picks like Rayquaza VMAX and Pikachu with Grey Felt Hat are on the rise. Here's what to buy now and what to keep an eye on.
02/05/2025
The Best Mother's Day Gift Ideas That Won't Destroy Your Budget
For Mother's Day 2025, we've gathered up some of our favorite gift ideas to give this year, from flowers to jewelry and more.
02/05/2025
Talking Point: With Forza Horizon 5 Now On PS5, Do You Expect To See Horizon 6 Anytime Soon?
How close are we to FH6 on Xbox?Last month, Forza Horizon 5's PS5 debut marked the first of Xbox's 'big three' franchises to move over, and despite the transition feeling a little weird to us here at PX HQ, fans have clearly been enjoying the game a lot over on PlayStation.Forza Horizon 5 is a great open-world racer, it just feels a little derivative - especially here and now in 2025.
02/05/2025
How Imperial Will Completely Reshape Marvel's Cosmic Heroes
Imperial is shaping up to completely change the cosmic landscape of the Marvel Universe. To learn more, we spoke with writer Jonathan Hickman.
02/05/2025
Sinners Will Have a One Week IMAX 70mm Re-Release After Thunderbolts
Are you going to invite them in… again? That’s right, Black Panther director Ryan Coogler’s new film Sinners has taken the box office by storm — so naturally, it already has plans to return to IMAX screens following the Thunderbolts* run.
02/05/2025
Feature: 10 Exciting Xbox Indie Games To Look Out For In May 2025
Another epic RPG, anyone?We've officially begun a new month, and therefore it's time to look at the list of indie games that are upon us!The Precinct is a game that's been getting lots of attention recently, while Revenge of the Savage Planet and To A T are both Xbox Game Pass titles, Captain Blood is a game that was supposed to release on the original Xbox, and Tainted Grail: The Fall Of Avalon is bringing us yet another epic RPG that got "very positive" reviews on Steam in early access.
02/05/2025
GTA 6 Is Delayed to 2026 – Here Are the Awesome Games Coming in 2025 You Can Play Instead
GTA 6 may have been delayed, but there are still plenty of amazing games arriving in 2025.
02/05/2025
Valve's MOBA Shooter Deadlock Apparently Has Another, Even More Exclusive Build
Valve's MOBA hero shooter Deadlock is still in an invite-only testing phase, as the company continues to develop and iterate. But a recent livestream mix-up looks like it revealed the existence of a second, even more exclusive playtest with some unseen characters and redesigns.
02/05/2025
Poker Face Season 2, Episodes 1-10 Review
Season 2 of the “howcatchem” mystery series Poker Face may be sillier, but it’s still charmingly comforting TV for uncertain times.
02/05/2025
Stellaris and Crusader Kings 3 Dev Paradox Teases it's Next Big Grand Strategy Game — And Fans Think They've Worked Out What It Is
Stellaris and Crusader Kings 3 developer Paradox Interactive has something "ambitious" to show us next week: its next big grand strategy game. And fans reckon they know what it is.
02/05/2025
Yes, Thunderbolts Has Easter Eggs… But They’re Actually the *Good* Kind
The new movie Thunderbolts uses the tried and true Easter egg to contrast the misfit team with the mighty Avengers, one MCU reference at a time.
02/05/2025
Elden Ring Nightreign Overview Dives Deep Into Souls Spinoff Coming To Xbox
And it launches later this month!Ahead of the game's launch later this month, FromSoftware has dropped a massive overview of its upcoming Souls spinoff Elden Ring Nightreign - and it looks every bit as chaotic and action-packed as you'd expect from a follow-up to Elden Ring.Of course, we've thrown this new overview trailer up above, so you can have a good look at what to expect from the title when it comes to Xbox on May 30th, 2025.
02/05/2025
Elden Ring Nightreign Overview Trailer Spotlights What's In Store For Its Impending Launch
The release date for Elden Ring Nightreign is closing in fast. Ahead of launch day, FromSoftware and Bandai Namco have released an overview trailer, detailing just what's in store for the co-op survival action game. Here's everything confirmed.
02/05/2025
How to Watch Every Star Wars Movie and Series in Order
If you're ready for a movie marathon set in a galaxy far, far away, here's a guide on how to watch all of the Star Wars movies and TV shows in order.
02/05/2025
UFL Continues To Evolve With Free Xbox Perk & Multiple New Features
It's been six months since we last talked about UFL here at Pure Xbox, which was back when the game first released for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S.Since then, it's evolved with various new features and in-game content across its two "seasons", and it's also just added a free Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perk to kick off the new month.Today's new content in UFL includes the ability to play ranked matches with two people on the same console for the first time, as well as a "Skin Lab" where you can exchange unused skins.
02/05/2025
Ghost of Yotei: Here’s What Comes in Each Edition
Everything you need to know to preorder Ghost of Yotei for PS5, including its release date, what comes in each edition, how much it costs, where it's available, and more.
02/05/2025
How to Watch Thunderbolts* – Showtimes and Streaming Details
Whether you're planning to catch it in theaters or wait until it's streaming on Disney+, here's everything you need to know to watch Thunderbolts*.
02/05/2025
These 8 Games Are Set To Leave Xbox Game Pass in May 2025
Microsoft has revealed which games will be leaving its Xbox Game Pass subscription service later in May 2025. In all, eight games are set to depart, including Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons, Jurassic World Evolution 2, and Little Kitty, Big City.
02/05/2025
Take-Two Boss Strauss Zelnick Moves to Reassure Shareholders as Stock Falls on GTA 6 Delay News
Take-Two boss Strauss Zelnick has moved to reassure concerned shareholders following the delay to GTA 6.
02/05/2025
Reaction: GTA 6's Delay Could Be Great News For Xbox And Its Fall 2025 Lineup
GTA 6 has officially been delayed to May 2026.For now, we know that the team has The Outer Worlds 2 planned for later this year, with the Obsidian title set for a big blowout during an Xbox Direct Showcase this summer.Even putting aside any other potential Xbox releases for later this year, TOW2 will benefit from GTA 6's timely bump.
02/05/2025
Will PlayStation Follow Xbox’s Price Increase, and What Does it Mean for GTA 6?
Now Nintendo and Xbox have already made the jump to $80 games, surely it's only a matter of time until PlayStation follows.
02/05/2025
Xbox #1 Platform For Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, But Worst For Average Playtime
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 attracted a massive audience on Xbox Game Pass when it launched last week, even despite the shadow drop of Oblivion Remastered a couple of days earlier - making Xbox the #1 platform for the game.As reported by The Game Business, new Ampere data has revealed that 45% of Expedition 33 players were on Xbox at launch, followed by 30% on PS5 and 25% on Steam.It was a similar situation for Oblivion Remastered, which racked up a whopping 47% of players on Xbox, 30% on Steam and 19% on PS5.
02/05/2025
VR Troopers: Get an Exclusive First Look at the Power Rangers Prime Spinoff
If you've been waiting for the VR Troopers to make a comeback, you'll definitely want to check out our exclusive preview of BOOM! Studios' VR Troopers #1.
02/05/2025
The Internet Reacts to GTA 6’s Delay to May 2026: ‘At Least Give Us a Screenshot’
It was, perhaps, inevitable: Rockstar has delayed GTA 6 to May 2026. Confirmation comes from an unceremonious statement that was devoid of launch platforms or any new trailer. Not even a new screenshot accompanied the news. And fans across the internet are having their say.
02/05/2025
Video: Todd Howard And Bethesda React To Famous Oblivion Documentary
Bethesda has been able to take a trip down memory lane after it shadow dropped The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered last month with the help of Virtuos.As part of this journey back in time, it's released a "then and now" video reaction to that famous documentary dating back to 2006.You know, the one featuring Todd Howard and his iconic line about being in the chess club.
02/05/2025
One-Time PlayStation Mascot Sackboy Quietly Removed From PlayStation Productions Marketing
PlayStation is seemingly pulling its one-time poster child, Sackboy, from its marketing materials.
02/05/2025
Pokémon TCG: Full Release Schedule for 2025
There's more Pokémon Trading Card Game sets coming out than ever before this year, here's everything you need to know.
02/05/2025
GTA 6 Delayed to May 2026
Rockstar has delayed Grand Theft Auto 6 to May 26, 2026. It was due out fall 2025.
02/05/2025
GTA 6 Gets A New Release Date As Rockstar Delays To May 2026
"We need this extra time".Rockstar Games has announced that GTA 6 will be getting a delay to May 2026, with the team insisting that more time is needed to "exceed" the expectations of the GTA fanbase.GTA 6 now has an Xbox release date of May 26th, 2026 for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S.
02/05/2025
A New Generation Is Trying to Save the Emperor in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered — and the Assassin Corpses Are Piling Up
Can you save Emperor Uriel Septim in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered? A new generation of fans is trying to find out — and leaving a pile of bodies in their wake.
02/05/2025
Deals For Today: Big Fire TV Sticks And Switch 2 Screen Protector Discounts
As of May 2, the best deals we could find are on Fire TV Sticks, Switch 2 accessories, Pokémon TCG bundles, and more. Here's what you should pick up today.
02/05/2025
Hollow Knight: Silksong Sprite Sheet Has Players Wondering 'What Calls For Hornet to Remove her Cloak Like an Exhausted Dad Home From Work?'
Yesterday, IGN revealed Hollow Knight: Silksong will be playable in an Australian museum in September 2025, and shared a sprite sheet taken from the highly anticipated game. And then… Well. The internet internet-ed.
02/05/2025
ARC Raiders Set For Huge Xbox Launch As Previews Say It's Better Than Marathon
"Yes, ARC Raiders makes Marathon look bad".Earlier this week, we highlighted two big betas that were happening on Xbox in May 2025, and one of these has already been a massive hit with both players and critics - and it's the upcoming extraction shooter, ARC Raiders.Looking around at some of the previews of the game so far, multiple outlets have described ARC Raiders as being a better extraction shooter than Bungie's Marathon, including the likes of PC Gamer, Windows Central and Forbes.
02/05/2025
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Publisher Says The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Shadow-Drop Actually Benefitted the Game by Drawing Attention to ‘Quality RPGs That Week’
When Bethesda shadow-dropped The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered amid the launch of fellow role-playing game Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, most thought there could be only one winner. But, according to the publisher of Clair Obscur, not only did Oblivion not harm Clair Obscur, Clair Obscur actually benefitted from Oblivion’s release because it boosted excitement for the RPG genre that week.
02/05/2025
Eight Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass In Early May 2025
You have a few weeks left to play!Microsoft has unveiled the first batch of titles leaving Xbox Game Pass in May 2025 - with eight games in total exiting the service in the middle of the month, including the pictured Jurassic World Evolution 2.Here's the full list of games leaving Xbox Game Pass in early May 2025:Read the full article on purexbox.com
02/05/2025
Hunters Codes (May 2025)
Grab these free codes from our list of up-to-date Hunters codes before they expire.
02/05/2025
French President Macron Congratulates Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Developer For Creating 'One of the Best-Rated Games in History'
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 developer Sandfall Interactive must be used to compliments by now — its RPG released a little over a week ago and is already universally acclaimed by players and critics alike — but I don't think anyone had "a hat tip from French President Emmanuel Macron" on their bingo card this week.
02/05/2025
Pokémon TCG: Glory of Team Rocket Japanese Single Prices Have Crashed, Here's What You Can Pick Up
Prices for Japan's Glory of Team Rocket Pokémon TCG singles are dropping sharply, while sealed box prices continue to rise. Here's why buying singles could be the smart move for collectors in the US right now.
02/05/2025
The Wheel of Time 'AAA Open-World RPG' Is Legit, Its Developers Insist, but Don't Hold Your Breath for a Release Date — It Could Be a PS6 and Next Xbox Game
In an interview with IGN, The Wheel of Time rights owners address scepticism around their AAA open-world RPG, and answer questions on a potential Season 4 of the Prime Video series.
02/05/2025
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Modders Create 12-Player Co-Op With the Developer's Blessing — and Now They’re Working on Raid-Style Missions With ‘Bosses That Hit Like Trucks’
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 modders have been doing fantastic work with the game ever since its record-breaking release last year. But their latest breakthrough is perhaps the greatest yet: 12-player co-op.
02/05/2025
AU Deals: Death Star Sized Discounts on Early May The 4th Bargains, Mad Monster Hunter Deals, and More!
A ton of today’s gaming deals are worth making room for.
02/05/2025
Jeremy Renner Turned Down Hawkeye Season 2 Over Salary 'Insult Offer'
Actor Jeremy Renner revealed that he turned down a second season of Marvel’s Hawkeye after receiving “an insult offer” from Disney’s “penny pinchers.”
02/05/2025
Does Thunderbolts Have A Post-Credits Scene?
Its Thunderbolts' time to take center stage as the latest addition to the MCU hits theaters this weekend. Is there a post-credits scene in the newest Marvel movie?
01/05/2025
Every Minecraft Nerf Blaster You Can Buy Right Now
Minecraft Movie fans can check out these Nerf Blasters that have been made after mob creatures from the game, including the epic Ender Dragon, all available to buy right now.
01/05/2025
Blizzard Keeps Its Fans in the Loop With Overwatch 2 Stadium Summer Roadmap
Blizzard has unveiled its Overwatch 2 Stadium roadmap for 2025, teasing some of the heroes and features it plans to add in Season 17, Season 18, Season 19, and beyond.
01/05/2025
Get This Hoto 24-in-1 Mini Screwdriver Kit for Just $11 After a 45% Off Amazon Coupon
A handy addition to your electronics toolkit.
01/05/2025
Where to Stream Every Pokémon Anime and Movie in Order
With over 1300 episodes and 24 movies split across streaming services, it can be hard to track down the Pokémon anime online. Here's where to watch the entire series.
01/05/2025
Thunderbolts Breaks the Record for the MCU's Longest Post-Credits Scene
While we won’t be divulging the contents of that scene, IGN can confirm that the Thunderbolts post-credits scene runs 2 minutes and 54 seconds.
01/05/2025
Here's How The New Xbox Prices Compare To PS5 & Nintendo Switch 2
With both the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S getting price increases across the world, it suddenly makes the decision about whether to buy one a little trickier - after all, the PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2 are enticing options as well.So, we've been taking a quick glance at how Xbox stacks up to Sony and Nintendo's newest machines, and the results are pretty interesting.The Xbox Series S remains the cheapest way to get a next-gen console, but the Switch 2 suddenly isn't too far behind, and the Xbox Series X is actually now more expensive than the PS5 in some regions.
01/05/2025
Florence Pugh Jumped Off the Second Tallest Building in the World in Thunderbolts
Thunderbolts star Florence Pugh chatted with IGN about BASE jumping off the Merdeka 118 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia for the Marvel movie's craziest stunt sequence.
01/05/2025
Save $500 Off the Top of the Line Alienware Area-51 GeForce RTX 5090 Prebuilt Gaming PC
Alienware's new flagship PC is finally paired with Nvidia's most powerful GPU.
01/05/2025
Project Egoist Codes (May 2025)
Stay ahead on the field with these Project Egoist codes that will give you a cash boost.
01/05/2025
Free Comic Book Day 2025: The 13 Biggest Comics to Read This Year
Free Comic Book Day is back again, but what books should you be looking for this year? From Spider-Man to Superman to Conan and more, these are the 13 free comics that should be on your list.
01/05/2025
Nintendo Switch 2 vs. Steam Deck: Battle of the Handhelds
Comparing what we know about the Nintendo Switch 2's price, specs, and features to Valve's Steam Deck.
01/05/2025
Prime Gaming's May 2025 List Includes Yet Another Free Xbox Game
Going live on May 8th.We're loving this trend of Xbox games being given away for free via Amazon, and with Prime Gaming's May 2025 list having just been revealed, we now know of yet another free Xbox game that's getting the treatment very soon.Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus will be given away for free starting May 8th for Prime Gaming members, and redeeming the code will give you access to the game on Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and even PC.
01/05/2025
All the New LEGO Sets You Can Buy in May 2025
All the info you need to know about the new LEGO sets for May 2025, including what's coming out (Star Wars, Mario, and more), plus where to buy, how much they cost, etc.
01/05/2025
Don't Miss a 20% Off Discount on the Massive LEGO Star Wars UCS Razor Crest for May the 4th
Still the third largest LEGO Star Wars set, ever.
01/05/2025
Monopoly Go! Star Wars Crossover Brings Limited-Time Event to Players Today
Scopely has partnered with Disney for a Star Wars collaboration that brings characters and locations from across The Skywalker Saga and The Mandalorian to Monopoly Go!.
01/05/2025
Nintendo Switch 2 Game-Key Cards a 'Little Disheartening,' The Thing: Remastered Dev Says
The Nintendo Switch 2 is approaching, and for at least some of its launch catalog, companies are opting for Game-Key Cards rather than fully on-cart physical games. This has understandably not been thrilling for people trying to collect physical game collections, and that includes those trying to preserve games in the long-term.
01/05/2025
The AirPods Pro and AirPods 4 Earbuds Are on Sale Ahead of Mother's Day
This is the lowest price of the year on the best earbuds for your iPhone.
01/05/2025
Guide: How To Download The Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign On Xbox Game Pass
However, MWII is a part of the broader 'Call of Duty' app, and the install process isn't exactly simple.While the Call of Duty base game, MWII co-op and MWII multiplayer installs are readily available on your Xbox console, the game's campaign mode may be mysteriously missing from the install list.That's because, for some reason, you have to manually find an Xbox Store 'Campaign Pack' for the campaign mode install to show up.
01/05/2025
The Official Stardew Valley Cookbook Is the Coziest Gift You Can Get for Under $20
Bringing the Valley into your kitchen.
01/05/2025
Xbox Price Hike 'Just The Beginning' For The Industry, Says Analyst
"This will lead to internal re-evaluations".There's obviously a lot of chatter taking place today about Xbox raising its prices for consoles, accessories and even games, and according to one analyst, it's actually "just the beginning" of what we're going to see in the future.Daniel Ahmad of Niko Partners has explained the reasons behind the Xbox price hike, pointing out that "Sony will be impacted by the same tariffs" and even Nintendo could be forced to raise prices at some point if things take a turn.
01/05/2025
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Leaves Netflix, Now Streaming on Disney+
After 18 months on Netflix, the Spider-Verse sequel has a new streaming home.
01/05/2025
Where to Buy Xbox Series X and S Consoles Before the Price Hike
Microsoft has announced a big price hike on Xbox Series X and Series S, but you can still get them at pre-hike prices at these retailers.
01/05/2025
The Jaws 50th Anniversary 4K Steelbook Is Now Available To Preorder
The Jaws 50th Anniversary 4K steelbook and standard 4K are now available to preorder, releasing on June 17 this year.
01/05/2025
Remedy's Sam Lake 'Went Away For Half A Year' After Finishing Development On Alan Wake 2
"I was very tired and stressed".Alan Wake 2, from early concepts way back in the day to its final release in late 2023, was long in the making over at Finnish studio Remedy Entertainment.In a new interview with The Game Business, Remedy's Sam Lake discussed the development process that went into making Alan Wake 2 - and how the veteran developer had to take a pretty long break once it had all wrapped up at the end of 2023.
01/05/2025
Revival: Exclusive Trailer, Poster and Release Date for SYFY's Image Comics TV Adaptation
IGN can exclusively reveal that Revival, a TV series adaptation of the Image Comics title of the same name, will premiere Thursday, June 12 at 10 p.m. on SYFY.
01/05/2025
Helldivers 2 CEO Says You'll 'Sh*t Your Pants' Over What's Coming Down the Pipe
Helldivers 2 is gearing up for some news, and developer Arrowhead Game Studios seems confident it will impress. Or, as Arrowhead's CEO is framing it, you might want to prepare yourself.
01/05/2025
Reaction: $80 Game Prices Are Ridiculous, Adding Even More Value To Xbox Game Pass
Well, it happened - Microsoft has announced that a bunch of its Xbox products are going up in price, starting today.These latest price hikes are largely down to recent trade tariffs being sparked by the US government, and include the likes of Xbox Series X and S console prices increasing by up to $100.However, it's game price hikes that are perhaps the most concerning in the long run - Microsoft has announced that it'll be breaking that $80 barrier for its AAA titles.
01/05/2025
Pokémon TCG: Amazon Has Opened Invite Requests Rare 151 and Prismatic Evolutions Sets in the UK
Amazon UK has Pokemon TCG collections for Scarlet & Violet Prismatic Evolutions & 151 in stock, available through invitation requests.
01/05/2025
Hollow Knight: Silksong Will Be Playable in September 2025… at an Australian Museum
IGN can reveal the hotly anticipated Hollow Knight: Silksong will be playable in an Australian museum in September 2025. But what does that mean for the actual release date?
01/05/2025
Xbox Will Return to IGN Live This June
Xbox and IGN are teaming up once again at IGN Live 2025 to bring fans an exclusive look into some of the games featured in the Xbox Summer Showcase.
01/05/2025
Amid Soaring Demand for Nintendo Switch 2, Major Japanese Retailers Are Restricting Pre-Orders to Customers Who Have Already Spent Loads of Money With Them
Amid soaring demand for Nintendo Switch 2, major Japanese retailers are limiting pre-orders to customers who have spent loads of money with them already.
01/05/2025
Xbox Is Raising The Price Of Consoles, Games And Accessories
Xbox has announced that the cost of consoles, games and accessories will be going up across multiple regions starting today.This includes an $80 price hike for the Xbox Series S and $100 price hike for the Xbox Series X.Additionally, some upcoming Xbox first-party games will now be launching at an increased price of $79.99.
01/05/2025
Ex-Bethesda Veteran Explains Why Its Games Like Elder Scrolls, Fallout, and Starfield Will Always Have Loading Screens
One former Bethesda developer has cautioned that loading screens will probably always be a part of its games because of the way they're designed. Here's why.
01/05/2025
EA Gives Up On WRC, Four Years After Buying Rally Game Experts Codemasters
Four years after its well-documented battle with 2K to acquire racing studio Codemasters, EA is shutting down plans to make future rally games; ending its partnership with WRC in the process.The EA Sports WRC team confirmed the news this week, via a 'Development Update' message posted to the EA website.The studio also announced that the recently released 'Hard Chargers' DLC will be the last bit of post-launch content for the 2023 title, with development now winding down on EA Sports WRC as well.
01/05/2025
Microsoft Raises the Price of All Xbox Series Consoles, Xbox Games Confirmed to Hit $80 This Holiday
Microsoft is raising prices on Xbox consoles, controllers, headsets, and some games. The price hike for consoles and accessories kicks in today, May 1, and while game prices will stay the same for now, we should expect to see Xbox charging $79.99 for new, first-party games around the holiday season.
01/05/2025
Every New LEGO Star Wars Set You Can Buy for May the Fourth
LEGO is launching 9 new Star Wars sets in celebration of May the Fourth. Here's a detailed look at each one, with buy links and descriptions.
01/05/2025
Best Bethesda RPGs, Ranked
Is Oblivion or Skyrim the best Bethesda RPG or are they all nuked by Fallout?
01/05/2025
Xbox 'Beyond' Spring Sale Now Live, Hundreds Of New Discounts Available
Mostly for DLC, but also for some full games.The Xbox Spring Sale is just about to finish up for another year, but Xbox is still keeping the momentum going with a "Beyond" Spring Sale that's just gone live, alongside two other brand-new sales promotions on the Microsoft Store.Xbox's Beyond Spring Sale is packed with DLC discounts for things like expansions, costumes and more, while we've also got lots of new game discounts for Activision Blizzard and Star Wars titles that have appeared at the same time.
01/05/2025
Cowabunga! Xbox Is Getting Another Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Game
Splintered Fate arrives this June.The folks at Super Evil Megacorp have this week announced they're bringing their roguelike Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate to Xbox Series X|S.It will be arriving digitally for $29.99 USD (or your regional equivalent) on June 24th, 2025.
01/05/2025
Deals For Today: TMNT The Last Ronin II Re-Evolution Preorder Discount
As of May 1, get the Pokémon TCG Classic Box for $194.76 at Sam’s Club ($205 off), the Poké Ball Tin 3-Pack for $49.90 at Amazon, and a Corsair RTX 5070 gaming PC for $2,599.99 ($300 off).
01/05/2025
Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (May 1-4)
Included with Xbox Game Pass.Our first Free Play Days selection for May 2025 is here, and although it's a small list this week, a big Xbox first-party game is leading the lineup for Microsoft.Here's what you can play with Xbox Free Play Days over the coming weekend:Read the full article on purexbox.com
01/05/2025
Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (May 1)
Welcome to your first Xbox Game Pass update for May 2025!Today, we have a couple of new additions to the XGP library, including more Call of Duty as Microsoft slowly brings the ActiBlizz back catalogue to the service.Here's what's new to Xbox Game Pass on May 1st:Read the full article on purexbox.com
01/05/2025
Formula Legends is Art of Rally Meets F1
An old school and stylised arcade homage to 50 years of F1 racing.
01/05/2025
Nearly 5 Years After Fortnite Was Blocked From iPhones in the U.S., Epic Boss Tim Sweeney Says It’s About to Come Back
Fortnite will return to the U.S. iOS App Store and iPhones next week after a significant court ruling, Epic boss Tim Sweeney has said.
01/05/2025
Evil Dead: The Game Pulled From Storefronts 3 Years After Release, but Servers Will Remain Online
Evil Dead: The Game is no longer available to buy after its publisher began pulling it from digital storefronts.
01/05/2025
Codemasters ‘Pausing’ Development Plans on Future Rally Games
Has EA pulled the plug on Codemasters’ iconic rally history?
01/05/2025
Guy Ritchie to Direct Road House Sequel with Jake Gyllenhaal
Expect the unexpected, take it outside, and be nice. Again.
01/05/2025
Aussie Streaming Guide: The Best TV & Movies for May 2025
Nothing but the finest content to binge stream. All the best TV series, movies, comedy specials, docos, and more!
01/05/2025
AU Deals: Doom Dark Ages' RRP Gets Ripped and Torn, Insane Star Wars and Persona Bundles, and More!
Gaming deals are dropping faster than a Blue Shell on your head in Mario Kart, and this roundup for today has something for every platform.
01/05/2025
Viwoods AI Paper Tablet Review
The Viwoods AI Paper is a great e-ink tablet for students and readers. It’s great for note taking, reading, and sketching at a reasonable price.
01/05/2025
The 15 Best Nicolas Cage Movies
Hate him or love him, there's no denying Nic Cage's talent. Whether you're a fan already or simply want to know which of his films are worth watching, see our picks for the 15 best Nicolas Cage movies ever.
01/05/2025
Microsoft CEO Announces 'Top Publisher' Milestone For Xbox Games On PS5
As Xbox titles reach over 500 million monthly active users.As mentioned elsewhere on Pure Xbox, Microsoft has announced its latest earnings report today for the quarter that ended March 31st, and the company has revealed some record-breaking results for the Xbox brand in the process.Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella took part in an earnings call following the report, revealing a whole bunch of milestones that Xbox achieved during the quarter - including a claim that Xbox was the top publisher on PlayStation for pre-orders and pre-installs during that time period.
30/04/2025
Xbox Achieves Record-Breaking Results In Latest Earnings Report
Although hardware revenue declines by 6%.Microsoft has released its latest earnings report for the quarter that ended March 31st, 2025 today, and it's very much the same story as last time when it comes to Xbox revenue - content and services is up, but hardware is down.Specifically, Microsoft says that Xbox content and services revenue has grown by 8% compared to this time last year, "driven by growth in Xbox Game Pass, Call of Duty and Minecraft".
30/04/2025
Borderlands 4 State of Play April 2025: Everything Announced
Gearbox Software just wrapped up its Borderlands 4 State of Play, revealing 20 minutes of new gameplay and details from its highly anticipated looter shooter.
30/04/2025
10 Video Game Cookbooks That Bring Your Favorite In-Game Recipes to Life
These are IGN's top picks for the best gaming cookbooks in 2025.
30/04/2025
The 2TB WD Black C50 Xbox Expansion Card Drops to the Lowest Price Ever
Endgame storage expansion for your Xbox.
30/04/2025
Evil Dead: The Game Gets Delisted Across Multiple Storefronts, Xbox To Follow
Update: Saber Interactive confirms it's intentional.We've got a not-so-groovy update about Evil Dead: The Game, which originally arrived on Xbox Series X|S in 2022.As highlighted on the game's subreddit, Evil Dead: The Game has been delisted across multiple storefronts, which has led to speculation Saber could be "preparing to pull the plug" on it completely.
30/04/2025
World War 2 DCU Film Sgt. Rock No Longer Moving Forward
It’s the end of the fight for Sgt. Rock, the DC Studios World War 2 film that might have starred Penguin actor Colin Farrell as the titular character with director Luca Guadagnino at the helm and a script from Challengers and Queer scribe Justin Kuritzkes.
30/04/2025
TMNT: The Last Ronin II Ends in Major Tragedy for the New Turtles
IGN spoke with TMNT: The Last Ronin II writers Kevin Eastman and Tom Waltz to learn more about why the finale needed to end in tragedy for the new Turtles and to get an update on the status of the Last Ronin game and movie.
30/04/2025
Wick is Pain: Exclusive Trailer for the New Documentary Chronicling the John Wick Franchise
“When we say John Wick is pain, it’s kind of like a ‘fuck yeah.’” So declares Keanu Reeves in Wick is Pain, an upcoming documentary about the franchise featuring new interviews with Reeves, director Chad Stahelski, and more cast and crew who have worked on the four films.
30/04/2025
The Best Star Wars Gifts for Adult Fans of the Franchise
If you're buying holiday gifts for a Star Wars fan, we have you covered with suggestions for movies, books, clothes, home decor, and more. A galaxy's worth of amazing merch!
30/04/2025
Roundup: PS5 Players Share Their First Impressions Of Forza Horizon 5
Yesterday was a big day for both Xbox and PlayStation - the day that Forza Horizon 5 officially launched on PS5 for everyone, following a brief period of early access for those who bought the more expensive versions.Early estimates suggest it's sold around 1 million copies on PS5 already, and we were keen to see what the first-timers were saying about Forza Horizon 5 on PlayStation, so we've been browsing the web for some early impressions!Read the full article on purexbox.com
30/04/2025
Assassin's Creed Shadows Roadmap Includes Free Updates Driven by Community Feedback and DLC Details
Ubisoft has outlined its plans for the first year of post-launch content for Assassin’s Creed Shadows, including promises to add features like new game+, more difficulty settings, additional story content, and more. Here's everything you need to know.
30/04/2025
Nintendo's New Virtual Game Card System Will Let You Hide Game Cards From Your List
Nintendo's new Virtual Game Card system is live now with the latest Switch update. For those looking to hide their game cards away from prying eyes, they'll have the option to do just that.
30/04/2025
World of Warcraft Is Getting a One-Button Option That Will Automatically Cast the Ideal Next Spell — but at a Cost
Blizzard is preparing to add a new feature to World of Warcraft that might sound strange at first: an option to have the game tell you what spell you should optimally cast next in combat, with an additional option to simply let the game cast the ideal next spell for you.
30/04/2025
The Batman 80th Anniversary Blu-Ray Collection is the Cheapest It's Been In 2025 So Far
18 incredible animated movies in one collection.
30/04/2025
Sony Announces PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for May 2025
Sony has announced the PlayStation Plus monthly games for May 2025.
30/04/2025
The Developers Behind Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Hundred Line Recommend Playing Each Others' Games
There's certainly been no shortage of games in the last month or so, and it's easy for games to get lost in the proverbial avalanche. In a show of mutual admiration, though, two leads behind two RPGs, both of which launched in the same week, are promoting each others' games to fans.
30/04/2025
Two Xbox Games Are Shutting Down Their Servers In May 2025
It's always around the start of the month that we bring you some upcoming server closures, and as things stand, we know of two Xbox games that are shutting down their servers in May 2025.The first of these is MultiVersus, which was announced back in January to be shutting down on May 30th.This game will still function after May for local multiplayer, but you'll need to make sure you've downloaded it before then.
30/04/2025
Cosmo Jarvis to Return for Shogun Season 2, Set 10 Years After Season 1
The impeccable Shōgun, winner of a whopping 18 Emmy Awards and 4 Golden Globes, is making its way back for a second season — and the plans are underway. Cosmo Jarvis, who stars in the series as pilot John Blackthorn, has officially signed on to return to the role for Season 2, as well as to join the team as a co-executive producer, according to an official press release from FX.
30/04/2025
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Gets Its First Discount for Xbox Series X
Assassin’s Creed Shadows for Xbox Series X has received its first discount over at Woot, dropping its price from $69.99 to $54.99.
30/04/2025
Digital Foundry Praises Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, But Xbox Series S Is A 'Sore Point'
"Image quality is substantially worse than the Series X".The good folks over at Digital Foundry have been deep diving into Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 following its incredibly successful Xbox Game Pass launch last week, and they've had some interesting things to say about the Xbox Series S version of this phenomenal game in particular.Digital Foundry's focus in this analysis is how the game looks and performs, and it's mentioned that it's "often very beautiful" and a "very good-looking Unreal Engine 5 title - one of the most graphically pleasing current-gen RPGs".
30/04/2025
After Years of Struggle, Blizzard Has Found Itself in Uncharted Territory: Overwatch Players Are Having Fun Again
After years of struggle, Blizzard Entertainment has found itself in uncharted territory: Overwatch players are having fun again.
30/04/2025
Nintendo Switch Update Mostly Shuts Off a Well-Liked Loophole For Game Sharing
The latest Nintendo Switch system update is out, introducing new systems like the Virtual Game Cards ahead of the launch of Switch 2. Implementing that has closed off a method for playing the same digital game online across two systems at the same time, though.
30/04/2025
Call of Duty’s Ongoing 4/20 Obsession Sparks Debate Among Fans: Some Have Had Enough, Others Really Want That Seth Rogen Skin
Call of Duty is steeped in 4/20 culture. It’s something Activision has monetized for years now, doubling down on the fanbase’s reputation for kicking back and relaxing while going for those killstreaks. But with Black Ops 6 and Warzone, the 4/20 microtransactions have leveled up, and now Seth Rogen is in the game some fans have had enough.
30/04/2025
Talking Point: Xbox Fans, How Do You Find Time For All These Amazing 2025 Games?
So, I was having a look around in the Pure Xbox archives today and discovered a Talking Point from a couple of years ago where we asked how everyone was able to find the time for all of those amazing 2023 games.Considering how incredible April 2025 has been, particularly on Xbox Game Pass, I feel like we've got to do this again!Read the full article on purexbox.com
30/04/2025
Jack Black's 'Steve's Lava Chicken' Song From a Minecraft Movie Officially Hits the Billboard 100 Charts — the Shortest Ever
It’s a Minecraft world, folks — we’re just singing in it. A Minecraft Movie continues to hit major milestones a month after debuting in theaters and catapulting its way toward becoming the highest-grossing video game movie ever at the global box office. Now, the movie’s “Steve's Lava Chicken” song, sung by star Jack Black himself, has made its way to the coveted Billboard Hot 100 Chart in the United States. Yeah, you read that right.
30/04/2025
The Outer Worlds 2: The First Preview – IGN First
After an exclusive look at The Outer Worlds 2, this sequel isn’t just aiming to be bigger, it’s gunning to be a better RPG from every angle.
30/04/2025
Project Motor Racing Aims To Rival Forza Motorsport On Xbox This Year
From devs behind the Project CARS series.If you've been looking for a new racing game to rival Forza Motorsport, we might have one in the form of Project Motor Racing, which is officially heading to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S at some point later this year.Project Motor Racing is being developed by a new team at Straight4 Studios, made up of "key talents that have shaped sim racing’s legacy over two decades".
30/04/2025
Following ‘Mixed’ Steam Reception to Game of Thrones: Kingsroad Early Access, It Has a Release Date
Following its ‘Mixed’ Steam early access reception, Game of Thrones: Kingsroad has a full release date.
30/04/2025
Review: 8BitDo's Retro 87 Keyboard & Retro R8 Mouse Nail The Original Xbox Vibe
Now, you'll most likely have seen the 8BitDo Retro range of keyboards doing the rounds over the past few months, as the company has been pumping out fantastic variations on the core mechanical board that take in the likes of Nintendo, the Commodore 64 and, in this case, the original Xbox console in all of its "black green" glory.The Xbox had a very specific and unique look to it, it's imperative that 8BitDo gets this part right!Luckily, upon unboxing, they've only gone and nailed it, with an exact match for 2001's shade of green that's left us reeling.
30/04/2025
The Red Badge of Courage Translates a Beloved Novel Into a Harrowing Comic Book
One of the quintessential Great American Novels is being adapted to comics. Check out our exclusive preview of Abrams ComicArts' The Red Badge of Courage.
30/04/2025
You Can Preorder Cyberpunk 2077 on Nintendo Switch 2 For £59.99 in the UK
Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition on Nintendo Switch 2 is now 15% off in the UK, with preorders available for £59.99 ahead of its June launch.
30/04/2025
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Players Are Warning Newcomers to Do That Kvatch Quest Before the Level Scaling Makes It an Absolute Nightmare
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered players are warning newcomers to do that Kvatch quest before the level scaling makes it an absolute nightmare.
30/04/2025
Fortnite Prepares For 'Biggest Star Wars Collaboration Ever' On Xbox This Weekend
Including an exclusive TV show premiere.If you've been following the news in the world of Fortnite, you may well know that Fortnite: GALACTIC BATTLE is set to begin on Friday, May 2nd - and it marks the biggest Star Wars collaboration ever in Fortnite history.This is a Star Wars themed season that will feature new content and gameplay every week, including the ability to "play as Darth Jar Jar or Emperor Palpatine, while piloting ships like X-wings and TIE Fighters".
30/04/2025
'RIP Orange eShop': Nintendo Fans Bid Farewell To Iconic Switch Color
We're just over a month away from the much-hyped arrival of Nintendo Switch 2, which means Nintendo has been busy behind the scenes, updating its OG Switch firmware and getting the eShop ready for June 5. Part of those changes, however, has evoked a surprisingly strong reaction in fans — the eShop has switched from orange to red.
30/04/2025
Xbox's Latest Shadow Drop Was A Problem For Us, Says Indie Publisher
Last week, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered made its debut on Xbox and PC after getting a surprise launch (otherwise known as a "shadow drop") following heavy rumours in the weeks prior.Unfortunately, this affected multiple indie teams who had already decided to launch their Xbox games around that date, including publisher Raw Fury - whose puzzle horror game Post Trauma literally landed on the same day.Read the full article on purexbox.com
30/04/2025
PS5 and PC Single-Player Action Game Lost Soul Aside Delayed 3 Months to Add Polish
PS5 and PC single-player action game Lost Soul Aside is delayed three months to add polish. Here's the updated release date.
30/04/2025
Japanese Actor’s Dramatic Pokemon Save Data Loss Goes Viral, Triggering Traumatic Memories and Sympathy From Fellow Gamers
Actor Shinya Okada’s dramatic reaction to losing all his original Pokemon Red save data from 1996 was captured in a YouTube video. The actor’s stunned facial expressions and fans’ outpourings of sympathy even led the incident to be featured on Japanese entertainment news outlets.
30/04/2025
Randy Pitchford Shuts Down Claims That GTA 6 Is Affecting Borderlands 4
"Shipping early is 100% the result of confidence in the game".Yesterday, it was announced that Borderlands 4 would be moving its release date up by a few weeks to September 12th of 2025, and this promoted quite a lot of speculation that GTA 6 might have caused the shift in date.Today, however, Gearbox Software CEO Randy Pitchford has taken to social media to shoot down these claims, insisting that Borderlands 4's new release date is due to confidence in the game, and has nothing to do with GTA 6.
30/04/2025
Deals For Today: Pokémon TCG ETBs Are Back In Stock
The Pokémon TCG: Journey Together Elite Trainer Box is down to $64.95 at Amazon (34% off its $97.99 list price), plus savings on AirPods Pro 2, Switch 2 accessories, and more.
30/04/2025
Titanfall Fans React to Extraction Shooter Cancelation — Is This the Final Nail in the Coffin for Titanfall 3 and the Franchise?
Titanfall fans are reeling from the news EA has canceled another incubation project at Respawn Entertainment, and simultaneously laid off a number of individuals across its incubation, Apex Legends, Star Wars: Jedi, and EA Experience teams. Now, some are wondering if it's the final nail in the coffin for Titanfall 3 and the franchise.
30/04/2025
Evil Dead: The Game Gets Delisted Across Multiple Storefronts, But Not Xbox
We've got a not-so-groovy update about Evil Dead: The Game, which originally arrived on Xbox Series X|S in 2022.As highlighted on the game's subreddit, Evil Dead: The Game has been delisted across multiple storefronts, which has led to speculation Saber could be "preparing to pull the plug" on it completely.Read the full article on purexbox.com
30/04/2025
Randy Pitchford Insists Borderlands 4’s Early Release Date Decision Was ‘Literally 0% About Any Other Product’s Actual or Theoretical Launch Date’
Gearbox development chief Randy Pitchford has insisted the decision to release Borderlands 4 earlier than planned had nothing to do with any other game’s release date, amid speculation the shooter might have moved due to games such as Marathon or Grand Theft Auto 6.
30/04/2025
New Nintendo Switch Firmware Update Version 20.0.0 Redesigns Icons, Adds System Transfer to Nintendo Switch 2, and More
Nintendo has released a new firmware update for the Switch ahead of the release of the Switch 2. Nintendo Switch Firmware Update Version 20.0.0 makes a number of key changes to the eight-year-old console in preparation of the launch of its successor, the Switch 2, in June, according to the patch notes released on Nintendo's official website.
30/04/2025
As Diablo 4 Launches Season 8, Blizzard Responds to Roadmap Criticism, Reveals Plans to Update the Skill Tree, and Explains Controversial Battle Pass Changes
As Diablo 4 launches Season 8, IGN interviews Blizzard to get its response to roadmap and battle pass criticism, and to find out how it plans to update the skill tree.
30/04/2025
The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 2, Episodes 1-6 Review
The Walking Dead: Dead City is back with a leveled up Hershel and a clever, resourceful Negan, but still gets bogged down by forced interactions, endlessly shifting alliances, and action scenes so dark they numb the senses.
30/04/2025
AU Deals: Score Lowest Ever Prices on Resi 4, Star Wars Outlaws, LEGO Marvel, and More!
With sales this good, your pile of shame's about to become a colossal pillar of discounts.
30/04/2025
Andor Season 2, Episodes 4-6 Review
The Empire and Rebellion struggle to stay in control of an exhausting conflict growing too big to manage, but chapter 2 of Andor’s second season is staying on top of it.
30/04/2025
The Best Star Wars Puzzles for Fans of All Ages to Piece Together
Here are our recommendations for the best Star Wars puzzles to buy in 2025, from a 3D build of an X-Wing to a 2,000 piece puzzle that features a variety of characters from across the franchise.
29/04/2025
The New 2025 Apple iPad Air with M3 Chip Drops to an All-Time Low on Amazon
Lightweight, powerful, and discounted for Mother's Day.
29/04/2025
Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld Sets Premiere in Fortnite 2 Days Before Disney+ Debut
Fans hoping to catch the first few episodes of Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld will have to drop into Fortnite if they want to watch the series before it comes to Disney+.
29/04/2025
With Alien and Predator Both on the Rise, Is Another AVP Coming Soon?
Are Alien: Earth and Predator: Badlands teasing a new AVP movie? This is why the two extraterrestrial beasts may be going head to head sooner than we think.
29/04/2025
Infinity Nikki Players Threaten to Uninstall the Game as Dev Introduces Controversial Changes With Update 1.5
Infinity Nikki's multiplayer-focused 1.5 update is out on Steam and a parade of drama is walking hand in hand with it.
29/04/2025
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Season 3 to Roll Out Seth Rogen Operator With Reloaded Update Later This Week
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Season 3 is continuing its line of weed-themed additions with a full-on Seth Rogen Operator.
29/04/2025
EA Cuts Hundreds Of Jobs, Respawn Announces Two Cancelled Games
One was a Titanfall project.We've unfortunately got more news about job cuts to bring your way today, as a new report from Bloomberg is suggesting that around 300-400 jobs have been lost at EA, with around 100 of those being at Respawn Entertainment.Respawn has actually put out a statement confirming that two games have been cancelled internally, and Bloomberg says that one of those was an extraction shooter set in the Titanfall universe.
29/04/2025
Walmart Has a 75" Samsung 4K Smart TV for Just $399 with Free Shipping
The best budget TV deal going on right now.
29/04/2025
EA Cuts Around 300 Roles, Including Roughly 100 at Respawn
In addition to the roughly 100 job cuts IGN reported earlier today at Respawn Entertainment, EA has made wider cuts across its organization today, impacting around 300 individuals total including those already reported at Respawn.
29/04/2025
Only Two Days Left to Get in on the Best Audible Deal of the Year
Listen to the new The Hunger Games: Sunrise of the Reaping audiobook for $1
29/04/2025
Talking Point: Has This Been The Best Month Ever For Xbox Game Pass?
Seriously, what an incredible month for XGP!With today's final Xbox Game Pass update for April 2025, we're almost done talking about this month's new additions to the library - but not before we can wax lyrical about just how amazing April 2025 has been for Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass service.In fact, we think this could be the best month ever for Xbox Game Pass, no joke.
29/04/2025
How to Watch Arsenal vs PSG: Stream the Champions League Semi-Final Online
For UK & US viewers, here's how and where you can watch the Arsenal v PSG UEFA Champions League Semi-Final online for free.
29/04/2025
How to Play the Doom Games in Chronological Order
Where does Doom: The Dark Ages fit in the timeline?
29/04/2025
Apex Legends and Star Wars: Jedi Dev Respawn Cancels Another Incubation Project, Around 100 Employees Impacted
EA has canceled another incubation project at Respawn Entertainment today, and simultaneously laid off an unknown number of individuals across its incubation, Apex Legends, and Star Wars: Jedi teams, IGN has learned.
29/04/2025
Helldivers 2 Is Teasing Some 'Exciting' News, and a New Fight on the Horizon
Something is on the way for the intrepid Helldivers of Helldivers 2. Arrowhead Game Studios is announcing the new Warbond next week, and there will be some exciting news soon after.
29/04/2025
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Patch 8 Detailed, Horde Mode Mechanics and Map Revealed
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is set for Patch 8 and with it the hotly anticipated Horde Mode, which fans hope will breathe new life into the third-person action game. Here are early details.
29/04/2025
Turtle Beach Adds Two New Budget Controllers To Its Xbox Lineup
The cheapest is just $29.99!The cheapest of the two is called the Rematch™ Core Wired Controller, and it's retailing for just $29.99 on the Turtle Beach website.It includes dual rumble motors and impulse triggers, audio controls and a fatigue-free grip.
29/04/2025
Julia Garner Opens Up About Silver Surfer's Allegiance In Fantastic Four: First Steps: 'You're Not Sure Where She Stands'
Fans are ready to meet the new Fantastic Four — and that includes the new take on Silver Surfer, played by Julia Garner. The actress, who will be playing the Shalla-Bal version of the character in The Fantastic Four: First Steps, recently opened up about the Surfer’s backstory, as well as reaching different audiences through the MCU and the potential for a Silver Surfer spin-off movie.
29/04/2025
Score 60% Off a Sam's Club Membership Today Only, and Secure Sold Out Pokémon TCG Sets at a Discount
Sam's Club memberships are 60% off through Groupon, with access to Pokémon TCG sets like the Charizard ex Super-Premium Collection for $49.94.
29/04/2025
The Samsung 990 Evo Plus 2TB and 4TB SSDs Are On Sale Today: Great for PS5 and Gaming PCs
A fast, power efficient, and cool running DRAM-less SSD.
29/04/2025
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Interactive Map is Now Available
Our Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 map includes markers for locations, items, bosses, and more!
29/04/2025
Indie Dev Defends Xbox Game Pass As Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Sells Most On PS5
It's no secret that Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has been doing very well for itself so far.Xbox Game Pass seems to be having an impact on sales then, but even so, a fellow indie dev has defended the service on social media this week.The Palworld dev says "it is very worth having your game on Game Pass" as fans "debate the viability" of the subscription model.
29/04/2025
Lost Marvels: Tower of Shadows Resurrects a Forgotten Marvel Horror Series
Lost Marvels: Tower of Shadows is reviving a forgotten Marvel horror series from the '60s. Check out our exclusive preview of this lavish new book.
29/04/2025
Thunderbolts* Review
Thunderbolts* has, like its sort-of-not-really antagonist, both a dark half and a light half. But only one of them is actually pretty great.
29/04/2025
DK Rap Composer Explains Why He Wasn't Credited in The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Grant Kirkhope, the composer behind many classic games including Donkey Kong 64, has explained why he wasn't credited in The Super Mario Bros. Movie for the use of the infamous DK Rap.
29/04/2025
The Murderbot Books Are on Sale Ahead of the Apple TV+ Show’s Premiere
All seven Murderbot books are on sale right now at Amazon. Stock up on them ahead of the show's premiere on Apple TV+ on May 16.
29/04/2025
Original Design for The Leader in Captain America: Brave New World Revealed, Inspired by the Original Comic Book Art
Every superhero story has its villain, and for Captain America: Brave New World, fans were treated to The Leader.Actor Tim Blake Nelson was enhanced via practical effects and makeup for the character, who is visibly mutated, but the design ended up being somewhat different from how he looked in the comics.Now, Blue Whale Studios, who worked on the character's design and effects for the MCU film, has opened up about its original take on Sam Sterns’ alter ego, one that is much closer to the comics.
29/04/2025
Gearbox Announces New, Earlier Release Date For Borderlands 4 On Xbox
Maybe a little earlier than first intended, Gearbox's Randy Pitchford has announced that the team is moving the Borderlands 4 release date up by a few weeks.Yep, the upcoming sequel will now be launching for Xbox Series X|S on September 12th;a few weeks earlier than its previous late-September release date.
29/04/2025
Borderlands 4 Launch Brought Forward by 11 Days — What Could It Mean for the GTA 6 Release Date?
Gearbox’s upcoming first-person shooter Borderlands 4 will release 11 days earlier than planned, as confirmed by development chief Randy Pitchford in a video that appears to have gone live early. What does this mean for the GTA 6 release date?
29/04/2025
Get a 10,000mAh Anker Power Bank For Just £7 Using This 50% off Coupon
Amazon UK is now selling the 10k mAh Anker 313 Power Bank for only £6.99 today.
29/04/2025
Two Big Betas Happening On Xbox In May 2025, Sign-Ups Still Live
You'll need to be quick though.However, there's still time to sign up for the ARC Raiders Xbox beta (otherwise known as "Tech Test 2") as the team has advised that invites will be rolled out throughout its duration.The ARC Raiders Tech Test 2 begins on April 30th and ends on May 4th, and you can sign up for it right now on the official ARC Raiders website.
29/04/2025
ARC Raiders Is the Most ‘It’s Fine’ Game We’ve Played in a While
ARC Raiders previews pretty well, perhaps because its design conservatism makes it so instantly familiar. There’s absolutely nothing here to challenge what came before, but sometimes, that’s okay. Overall, the ARC Raiders loop seems pretty well tuned to satisfy: make it to the surface to loot and kill, bring your goods and experience back underground to improve your abilities, head back up stronger to find stronger gear, and repeat.
29/04/2025
Heavy Metal Magazine Returns to the Stands in Ambitious New Relaunch
Heavy Metal Magazine returns to the stands this week, and we've got an exclusive preview of some of the many epic stories featured inside.
29/04/2025
Surging Sparks and Shining Fates Bundles Lead Today's Amazon Pokémon TCG Restocks
Amazon has restocked Pokémon TCG favorites, including the Surging Sparks Booster Bundle and Shining Fates Pikachu V Box. Stock is limited, and single card prices are dropping fast, so here's what to pick up while you can.
29/04/2025
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's Breakout Success Is Kicking Up Tired Arguments Over Turn-Based Games
Of the topics in constant rotation in role-playing discussions and forums, few have come up as often as turn-based games. The classic gameplay style of many RPGs has contended with more action-oriented systems for some time, and now Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is restarting discussion over the direction of some genre titans.
29/04/2025
Feature: All New Xbox Games Coming Out In May 2025
Release dates for every May Xbox launch.Welcome to our roundup of all new Xbox games coming out in May 2025!Below, we've listed every Xbox game with an May 2025 release date, including all confirmed Xbox Game Pass titles for May 2025 so far.
29/04/2025
Conquest Dark Hands-On Preview: Vampire Survivors + Cosmic Horror + Conan the Barbarian = YES
The moment-to-moment gameplay in Conquest Dark is remarkably simple. You just move and dodge (or use dodge-based abilities that can double as attacks), but there’s an elegance to it that we appreciate, and it kept us coming back with new ideas. Upgrades may be what put you over the top, but the magic happens when you step into the arena, in the moments between life and death.
29/04/2025
Ben Affleck Thinks His Armageddon Commentary Is the 'Best Work' of His Career: 'It Is An Achievement I'm Proud Of'
The biggest moment of an actor’s career doesn’t have to be the best role they ever played — it can be a hilarious biting commentary included on the special features section of the DVD release of a movie. For Ben Affleck, a storied actor known for his work in films like Gone Girl and Argo, he considers that fact to be true, as he recently cited his well-known Armageddon commentary as his potential best work ever.
29/04/2025
Microsoft Rewards Adds Three Cheap Movies For Xbox Users To Redeem
But only in certain regions.A few months ago, we highlighted how Microsoft Rewards was practically giving away six big movies from the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit franchises, and we're kind of seeing the same thing with another bunch of movies this week.As you can see, the three movies are Miss Congeniality, Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery and The Mask, and they're all coming in at a very respectable 2500 Microsoft Rewards points each.
29/04/2025
The Smashing Machine Debut Trailer Reveals First Look at Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson in UFC Action
The Smashing Machine has its debut trailer and with it provides a first look at Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson as legendary former UFC star Mark Kerr.
29/04/2025
Deals for Today: Rare Pokémon TCG and id Software Bundles
As of April 29, Pokémon TCG booster bundles are discounted and Humble's id Software collection offers 11 games for $28. Save on rare cards, DOOM, Wolfenstein, and more.
29/04/2025
No, Netflix Isn't Saving Hollywood (But It Isn't Killing It, Either)
Ted Sarandos mentioned at a recent event that he believes that Netflix is saving Hollywood. While that isn't the case, Netflix isn't what's killing Hollywood either. But if Netflix wants to go back to being a meaningful service to its customers, here's what it needs to do.
29/04/2025
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion’s Original Level Scaling System, Which Is Still in Oblivion Remastered, Was a ‘Mistake,’ Designer Admits
Amid the heightened interest in all things The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion brought on by Bethesda’s popular remaster, its original designer has admitted the game's level scaling system was a “mistake.” But it still made it into Oblivion Remastered.
29/04/2025
Far Cry 4 Getting Native 60FPS Patch On Xbox Series X|S & Game Pass
FPS Boost option now disabled.As we reminded you fine folks earlier today, Far Cry 4 is coming to Xbox Game Pass this week, and Ubisoft is seemingly preparing a native 60FPS patch for the game on Xbox Series X|S to coincide with its XGP arrival.A new Far Cry 4 patch has cropped up on PS5 that enables native 60FPS gameplay, and the Xbox Series X|S version seems to be set for its own update as well.
29/04/2025
Crunchyroll's Ani-May 2025 Is Filled With Free Anime and Games, New Merch and Retail Experiences, and More
IGN can exclusively reveal exciting new details about Crunchyroll's third annual Ani-May, which is set to be a month-long, global celebration that includes merchandise based on beloved anime, deals, partnerships, and experiences in stores and online, free-to-stream anime, new additions to the Crunchyroll Game Vault, and so much more.
29/04/2025
Shredder Is Out for Revenge in New TMNT Spinoff Series
Shredder is getting the solo spotlight in a new TMNT spinoff series, and he's got only one thing on his mind - revenge.
29/04/2025
MCU Star's Goal for Anyone Who Thinks Thunderbolts Is 'Going to Blow': 'I Want to Make You Eat Your Words'
Marvel Cinematic Universe star Wyatt Russell, who plays U.S. Agent, set out to prove the Thunderbolts doubters wrong.
29/04/2025
Elden Ring Superstar Player Let Me Solo Her Reveals the Hardest Bloodborne Boss
Even a casual glance at the magnificent form of one of Elden Ring's best-known players, Let Me Solo Her, is enough to humble the strongest Tarnished, but even he struggled with one of FromSoftware's most formidable foes, Bloodborne's Orphan of Kos.
29/04/2025
Xbox Golden Week Sale 2025 Now Live, 250+ Games Discounted
We mentioned yesterday how the Xbox Spring Sale is coming to an end over the next couple of days, but that doesn't mean Microsoft is slowing down by any means, as we've got a brand-new Xbox Golden Week Sale 2025 now live!The Xbox Golden Week Sale includes just over 250 games in all, including some massive AAA titles such as Metaphor: ReFantazio, Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth and others.It's joined by the usual set of weekly Xbox Game Pass exclusive discounts, with those including the likes of Max Payne 3, Life is Strange: Double Exposure and others.
29/04/2025
Chinese RPG Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Gets July Release Date For Xbox Game Pass
A big summer release on XGP!Last month, we learned that Chinese developer Leenzee was planning to bring its action-RPG to Xbox Game Pass this summer - and now we finally have a specific release date for Wuchang: Fallen Feathers on the XGP service.Yep, publisher 505 Games has announced that Wuchang will grace Xbox Game Pass on July 24th, 2025.
29/04/2025
Far Cry 4 Now Finally Runs at 60fps On PlayStation 5
11 years after its debut, Far Cry 4 now runs at 60 frames per second (fps) on PlayStation 5.
29/04/2025
Ex-Rockstar Dev Wouldn't Release Any More Grand Theft Auto 6 Trailers: 'There Is More Than Enough Hype'
As the wait goes on for more Grand Theft Auto 6 news following 2023’s Trailer 1, one former Rockstar developer has said he wouldn’t release any more trailers before the game's release date.
29/04/2025
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's Story is Absorbing, But Don't Miss Its Challenging Endgame
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's story is utterly absorbing, but don't miss out on its challenging side content and imposing endgame.
29/04/2025
Amazon’s 2-for-$8.99 Switch 2 Screen Protector Pack Is Much Cheaper Than One Repair
Amazon is offering a 30% discount on a 2-pack of tempered glass screen protectors for the new Nintendo Switch 2.
29/04/2025
Ubisoft Remembers Splinter Cell Exists By Adding Steam Achievements to a 12-Year-Old Game
Good news, Sam Fisher fans: Ubisoft has confirmed it still remembers Splinter Cell exists by adding Steam Achievements to 2013's Splinter Cell: Blacklist.
29/04/2025
Oblivion's Remastered Team Is Taking Player Suggestions On Board
How would you improve the experience?The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered has already proven to be quite a success with over four million players checking it out at launch, and now the teams at Bethesda and Virtuos are apparently taking suggestions from the fanbase.Read the full article on purexbox.com
29/04/2025
Dragon Ball Sparking! Zero Set for Nintendo Switch 2, Saudi Ratings Board Suggests
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero has been rated for Nintendo Switch 2 ahead of any official announcement that the fighting game is coming to the new console.
29/04/2025
Two Xbox Game Pass Titles Are Available This Week To Finish Off April 2025
Microsoft's April lineup comes to a close.We have two more titles coming to the library this month;starting today with a new first-party title from Microsoft launching in Xbox Game Preview.
29/04/2025
Chinese Mythology Soulslike Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Gets Release Date and Pre-Order Bonus
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers releases on July 24, 2025, for PS5, Xbox Series X and S, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. Microsoft is bringing it to Game Pass day one for those subscribed to the Ultimate tier.
29/04/2025
'It's Just Fine the Way It Is' — Back to the Future Screenwriter Insists There Will 'Never' Be a Prequel, Spinoff, or Back to the Future 4
There will “never” be another Back to the Future… anything, its screenwriter has insisted. No prequel, no spinoff, and no Back to the Future 4.
29/04/2025
New Miami Vice Movie Incoming from Top Gun: Maverick Director Joseph Kosinski
Can you feel it coming in the air tonight?
29/04/2025
AU Deals: A Bargain Andor Experience, Cheapest Switch 2 in Town, Mad Monster Huntin' Deals, and More!
Whether you’re chasing nostalgia, itching for a new adventure, or simply padding out your library, we've got discounts that deliver the goods
29/04/2025
The Sonos Arc Soundbar Is Discontinued, Here's Your Last Chance to Save $300
It's replaced by the $1,000 Sonos Arc Ultra.
29/04/2025
A Reader's Guide to the Official Legend of Zelda Books and Manga Series
It's dangerous to go alone, bring a book!
29/04/2025
Save 40% Off This Flashy Sabrent SSD Enclosure
Breathe new life (and bling) into your old SSD.
28/04/2025
Best Budget Gaming Chairs in 2025
Whether you're a PC gamer on a budget or just new to the world of gaming chairs and don't know where to start, this list of the best affordable gaming chairs is for you.
28/04/2025
The 512GB Samsung Pro Plus Micro SDXC Card Includes a USB Adapter for Just $29.99
It's faster than most Micro SDXC cards with speeds up to 180MB/s.
28/04/2025
Every Star Wars Game on the Nintendo Switch in 2025
Some absolute classics are on the Switch.
28/04/2025
Where to Stream Every Scream Movie Online in 2025
Our up-to-date streaming guide on how to watch all of the Scream movies online.
28/04/2025
The Flagship Alienware Area-51 Gaming Laptops Are Discounted for the First Time
The discounted laptops are equipped with the RTX 5080 GPU.
28/04/2025
The AirPods Pro and AirPods 4 Earbuds Are on Sale Ahead of Mother's Day
This is the lowest price of the year on the best earbuds for your iPhone.
28/04/2025
Towerborne Release Times Revealed Ahead Of Xbox Game Pass Launch
The first-party Xbox game makes its console debut.In the midst of all the April excitement surrounding Xbox Game Pass, you may have forgotten that we have another Xbox first-party game landing on the service this week - and it's the former PC exclusive Towerborne!Yes, this is a side-scrolling action RPG developed by the team behind The Banner Saga, and we had some nice things to say about it last year, praising its "fun and addictive ARPG formula, colourful artwork and friendly multiplayer design".
28/04/2025
A Minecraft Movie: Block Party Edition to Double Down on Memes With Sing-Along Theatrical Release in May
A Minecraft Movie: Block Party Edition will have fans singing along to Steve's Lava Chicken when it comes to theaters in May.
28/04/2025
Amazon Is Having Another Huge Sale on Ravensburger Jigsaw Puzzles Today
You can never have too many puzzles.
28/04/2025
Sinners Officially One of the Highest-Grossing Vampire Movies of All Time Domestically — and It May End Up Catching Twilight
If you thought Ryan Coogler’s Sinners wasn’t going to be a cultural phenomenon, it’s safe to say you’ve been proven wrong. The stylish and scary vampire flick has taken the film-loving world by storm since it debuted in theaters just two weeks ago, and is now officially one of the highest-grossing vampire movies of all time in North America.
28/04/2025
The Best 2-in-1 Laptops in 2025
2-in-1 laptops that can be folded into either tablet or viewing mode are pretty awesome for specific needs. Here's our top picks at a variety of prices.
28/04/2025
Get 10% Off Doom: The Dark Ages Alongside Nine Other Doom and Wolfenstein Games With the id & Friends Humble Bundle
If you're looking to slay demons in Doom: The Dark Ages, add the best of the Doom and Wolfenstein franchises to your library, and make a difference in the world by donating to Direct Relief, the brand-new id & Friends Humble Bundle is the one collection you've been waiting for.
28/04/2025
Rumour: Xbox Working On Three Controller Prototypes, Including The Elite Series 3
"The Elite Series 3 exists".It seems that Team Xbox is putting a focus on the next generation of Xbox controllers this year, and according to Windows Central's Jez Corden on the Xbox Two podcast, there are three controller prototypes in the works.Firstly, Corden says that the Xbox Elite Controller Series 3 does actually exist inside of Microsoft.
28/04/2025
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered — The Most Requested Features Players Want Bethesda to Add
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered has been in players’ hands for almost a week, and they’ve already got a long list of changes they’d love to see included.
28/04/2025
Save $500 Off the Top of the Line Alienware Area-51 GeForce RTX 5090 Prebuilt Gaming PC
Alienware's new flagship PC is finally paired with Nvidia's most powerful GPU.
28/04/2025
You Can Score Up to 33% Off Pokémon Games at Woot Today
As of April 28, Pokémon Switch favorites like Brilliant Diamond, Legends: Arceus, and Let's Go Pikachu are on sale from $39.99 at Woot. Performance upgrades for Switch 2 could make these even better.
28/04/2025
Save $600 Off This Decked Out Alienware Aurora R16 RTX 4090 Gaming PC
The best deal anywhere for an RTX 4090 prebuilt.
28/04/2025
The JBL Tour Pro 3 Sets a New Standard for Wireless Earbuds
The JBL Tour Pro 3 matches excellent sound quality with a comfortable design and a deep roster of features for high-end earbuds that should be on every audio buff's wish list.
28/04/2025
Xbox Studio Obsidian Explains Tweaks & Improvements To Gameplay In The Outer Worlds 2
"We've added a lot to the combat experience".As part of IGN's ongoing coverage of The Outer Worlds 2 this month, Xbox studio Obsidian has been speaking to the outlet about its FPS gameplay mechanics in the upcoming sequel - and how the team has worked to tweak & improve those mechanics since the first Outer Worlds title.Studio members Rob Donovan and Kyle Koenig opened up their chat by saying that the team quickly identified what they wanted to polish, improve and modernise from the first game - in turn "adding a lot to the combat experience" for The Outer Worlds 2.
28/04/2025
The Witcher Set Photos Give Fans a First Look at Liam Hemsworth's Geralt in Season 5
The White Wolf is back for the last time. Production for The Witcher Season 5 is currently underway and new photos of Liam Hemsworth as lead Geralt de Rivia, among other new and returning characters, have hit the internet.
28/04/2025
NieR Director Yoko Taro Worries Game Creators Will Lose Jobs Because of AI, Leading To Them Being 'Treated Like Bards'
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in games has been discussed more and more lately. NieR series director Yoko Taro has weighed in too, expressing concern that it could lead to game creators losing jobs to AI.
28/04/2025
'Palpatine's Logic Was Entirely Reasonable' — Ian McDiarmid Responds to the Emperor's Divisive Return in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
"Somehow, Palpatine returned." It is the Star Wars meme to end all memes, used to ridicule the Emperor’s divisive return in The Rise of Skywalker. Most fans reacted negatively to Palpatine’s clone-fueled revival after his "death" at the end of the much-loved Return of the Jedi. But what did Ian McDiarmid, who has played Palpatine / the Emperor for over 40 years, think of the backlash?
28/04/2025
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Is Reminding People Of This Classic Xbox 360 JRPG
It's on sale this week as well!No offense to Oblivion Remastered which is fantastic in its own right, but it feels like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is an even more impressive story - a game that's unexpectedly established itself as an all-time classic overnight.It's also interesting to see that Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is reminding Xbox fans of various classic games, including one in particular from the Xbox 360 era.
28/04/2025
Amazon Has Some Great Deals on Capcom Games Right Now
A selection of Capcom games have been discounted at Amazon, including Resident Evil 4, Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics, and more.
28/04/2025
Subscriptions Like Xbox Game Pass 'Not The Future Of Gaming', Says Analyst
Despite COD giving Game Pass a boost.There's been a long-running debate amongst gaming communities about subscription services and their sustainability within the industry, especially with the likes of Xbox Game Pass flatlining on console in recent years.Now, it's important to note that Piscatella / Circana focuses on US stats only, but nevertheless, the analyst says that spending on subscription services in that region has "been basically flat" since the COVID-era boom of 2020-21 - adding that only the recent addition of Call of Duty on Xbox Game Pass has given subs a small boost.
28/04/2025
Spoiler Alert! Fantastic Four: First Steps' Galactus May Have Been Revealed By Leaked Lego Set
An eagle-eyed Marvel diehard may have inadvertently discovered a full first look at Galactus in The Fantastic Four: First Steps... via a leaked Lego set.
28/04/2025
Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith Secures One of the Top-Grossing Re-Release Weekends in Cinema History
Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith’s re-release in theaters was a massive success, earning $25.2 million in 2,775 theatres in North America alone.
28/04/2025
Random: Xbox Owner Discovers Evidence Of Unreleased Far Cry Port
All the way back in the original Xbox generation, we never actually got a proper version of Far Cry 1 on the OG Xbox console.However, it seems like there were definitely tests involved in bringing Far Cry 1 to the original Xbox back in the day.Just recently, a new Xbox Development Kit owner took to Reddit to share that they'd accidentally discovered evidence of an unreleased Far Cry port, and they provided a video that's unfortunately now been removed for whatever reason.
28/04/2025
Call of Duty Players Are Abusing a Controversial Cardboard Box Emote Solid Snake Style
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone have a new premium emote that lets you hide in a cardboard box — and of course players are abusing it.
28/04/2025
PSA: These Six Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass This Week (April 30)
We're into a fresh week of gaming goodness today, and with us fast approaching the end of the month here, we have another selection of Xbox Game Pass titles departing the service very soon.In total, six games will exit the library this Wednesday, April 30.Here's your full list of leavers for late April 2025:Read the full article on purexbox.com
28/04/2025
Why Some The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Lore Fans Are Disappointed With Oblivion Remastered’s New Dark Brotherhood Door
While The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is, overall, a smash hit, with 4 million players, a ‘very positive’ user review rating on Steam, and high peak concurrents, some aspects of the rework have caused veteran fans to complain. Chief among them: a door.
28/04/2025
Best Deals Today: Pokémon Games for Switch, MSI Desktops, Zelda Master Sword, and More
As of April 28, Pokémon Switch games are on sale from $39.99 at Woot, MSI gaming desktops start at $729.99, and the Zelda Master Sword Proplica collectible is $200 at the IGN Store.
28/04/2025
Talking Point: What Have You Picked Up In The Xbox Spring Sale 2025?
We're into the final week of the promotion!Just over a week ago now, Microsoft finally unleashed the Xbox Spring Sale 2025, and it's been a biggie - featuring more than 1,000 discounted games in total.There's some absolute bargains at the cheaper end of the scale especially, with over 100 games discounted by 90% or more on Xbox right now.
28/04/2025
Former PlayStation Narrative Director Blasts Sony For Excluding Until Dawn Game's Writers From Movie Credits
A former PlayStation narrative director is petitioning the creators of the Until Dawn movie to credit the game's writers in the film.
28/04/2025
Andor Creator Explains Why Darth Vader and Emperor Palpatine Do Not Appear On-Screen in the Show
With Andor Season 2 now in full swing, creator Tony Gilroy has revealed why Darth Vader and Emperor Palpatine do not appear on-screen at any point in the series.
28/04/2025
PSA: Pick Up These Incredible Comic Book Films Before Amazon's Epic 4K Blu-ray Sale Ends
Get 3 for $33 on top comic books films and save big in this massive physical media sale at Amazon.
28/04/2025
Rumored May 2025 Free PS Plus Game Ties In With A Hollywood Movie Release
It looks like one of the PlayStation Plus games for May 2025 has leaked.
28/04/2025
Digital Foundry Impressed With Oblivion Remastered, But Xbox Series S 'Takes A Hit'
"Series S sadly takes a hit in most aspects".On Xbox Series X, the game contains two modes - one running at 30FPS and one running at 60FPS, at least in theory.However, the latest patch does improve things on the high-end console, particularly in performance mode:Read the full article on purexbox.com
28/04/2025
'Wizardry!' The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered's Most Popular Mod Is an 'Ultimate Engine Tweaks' PC Performance Fix — and There's a Very Good Reason Why
The tech experts at Digital Foundry say The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered has "dire" performance problems on PC, but of course modders are already on the case.
28/04/2025
Two Xbox Game Pass Titles Reach Incredible Player Milestones During Launch Week
Last week was a busy one for the service.At the tail end of the week, we brought news that Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 had sold 500,000 copies in its first day of release - and that number has now doubled over the weekend.The team recently shared the news that it had hit one million sales in just three days.
28/04/2025
The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 3: TV Show vs Game Comparison
The Last of Us Season 2 recreates several scenes from the game - see how close the show's creators got to the original moments in our episode three comparison.
28/04/2025
Nintendo Switch 2 Experience Breaks Into Applause As The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Speedrunner Beats Final Boss In Less Than 10 Minutes
A The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild speedrunner beat the Nintendo Switch 2 version of the critically-acclaimed RPG at the Nintendo Switch 2 Experience in Japan, which capped playtime at just 10 minutes.
28/04/2025
Hit RPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Tops 1 Million Sales in Just 3 Days
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 looks like a hit, with impressive sales despite launching on Game Pass, and big Steam player numbers.
28/04/2025
Oblivion Remastered Player Escapes the Confines of Cyrodiil to Explore Valenwood, Skyrim, and Even Hammerfell, the Rumored Setting of the Elder Scrolls VI
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is set in Cyrodiil, the province in Tamriel home to the Imperial Empire. It is a fantasy setting packed with enough quests to keep even the most dedicated adventurer busy for hundreds of hours. But that hasn’t stopped some from probing the invisible barrier of its border for cracks — and even exploring the regions beyond.
28/04/2025
AU Deals: A Lowest Ever Indy Great Circle, Sniper Elite Resistance, Sega and Xbox Studios Sales, and More!
Let's launch your week with a banger bargains round-up to tempt your wallet into a little impromptu workout.
28/04/2025
Poll: What Score Would You Give Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 So Far?
Do you agree with the hype?Brand-new turn-based RPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has been on Xbox Game Pass for a few days now, and following some absolutely incredible reviews from the press last week, we want to know how you're finding the game so far.Read the full article on purexbox.com
26/04/2025
Guide: Xbox Game Pass: All Games Coming Soon In May 2025
All the confirmed reveals so far.Looking for a complete list of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in May 2025?Here's a full list of all new games coming soon on Xbox Game Pass in May 2025 (so far):Read the full article on purexbox.com
26/04/2025
The Until Dawn Movie’s Greatest Weakness Is Straying So Far Away From the Game
The Until Dawn movie might be an alright horror flick, but it fails to adapt what makes the game so memorable.
26/04/2025
Are Your DVDs Rotting Away?
If you have a bunch of DVDs on your shelf, some recent reports may have you worrying if any of your collection has, in fact, rotted. Yes, DVD rot is a thing. Here's what's going on and what it could mean for you.
26/04/2025
FX's Alien: Earth: New Video Teases Multiple Monsters
Happy Alien Day! Fans celebrate the iconic sci-fi horror franchise every April 26th and this year IGN marks the occasion by sharing with you these cool new videos from FX’s Alien: Earth.
26/04/2025
Feature: These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (April 28 - May 2)
Including four big Xbox Game Pass titles!Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for April 28 - May 2!We've got a bunch of cool releases on the way over the next few days including the popular free-to-play shooter FragPunk, while Xbox Game Pass is treating us to no less than four brand-new additions, including the Xbox first-party title Towerborne which is making its console debut!
26/04/2025
Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 26-27)
How about some Oblivion Remastered?Welcome to the weekend!It's been an incredibly busy week on Xbox with the likes of Oblivion Remastered and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 dropping on Game Pass - so it's fair to say we've probably all got a list of things to jump into over the next few days.
26/04/2025
The New Oblivion Looks Like a Remake but Plays Like a Remaster
Oblivion Remastered's Unreal 5 upgrade makes it look more like a remake than a remaster, but actually playing the game tells a different story.
26/04/2025
Doctor Who Season 2, Episode 3 Review – “The Well”
"The Well" dilutes one of Doctor Who’s most iconic horrors, stripping away its ambiguity without offering anything substantial in return.
26/04/2025
Xbox's New Dynamic Background Is One Of The Coolest Yet
Say hello to the DOOM Slayer.Anyone up for another new dynamic background on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S?This latest dynamic background is for DOOM: The Dark Ages, and as you can see in the video below, the dynamic part is primarily focused around the lava in the background, although the DOOM Slayer's clothing also moves a bit as well.
25/04/2025
The Fantastic Four: First Steps Is Getting a Comic Book Prequel
The Fantastic Four: First Steps is the rare MCU movie to be getting a comic book companion, as Marvel reveals a First Steps prequel comic that will explore the team's very first adventure.
25/04/2025
Maxroll’s Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Branch with Guides, Codex, and Planner
Every kind of guide you need for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, with handy tools like build planners and more.
25/04/2025
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Update Adds Unexpected Visual Issues as Bethesda Works on a Fix
Bethesda is working to fix an Oblivion Remastered update that started causing players issues earlier today.
25/04/2025
Until Dawn Releases in Theaters - But When Will It Come to Streaming?
Until Dawn is the latest video game movie to hit theaters. Here's when you'll be able to watch it online.
25/04/2025
The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping Casts Jesse Plemons as a Younger Version of the Late Philip Seymour Hoffman's Character
Jesse Plemons has been cast as Plutarch Heavensbee in The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, and he will be playing a younger version of the character the late Philip Seymour Hoffman played in the original Hunger Games films.
25/04/2025
The Best Deal in Amazon's Book Sale Is a LotR Book That You've Probably Never Read
Add it to your collection for under $7.
25/04/2025
After Marvel Rivals Support Players Went on Strike, Dev Lays Out Plans to Buff Strategist Experience
Marvel Rivals developer NetEase Games has laid out its plans to take some of the pressure off of Strategists players just days after fans launched a community-wide Support strike.
25/04/2025
Indiana Jones 'Selling Faster' On PS5 Than Xbox & Steam, Says Analysis
Further justifying the third-party strategy.I've been talking a bit on Pure Xbox today about Xbox's third-party strategy and how putting games on other platforms is finally making sense to me, and these latest estimates from Alinea Analytics seem to align with that as well.Basically, the analytics firm says that Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is selling faster on PS5 than it did on Xbox and Steam, racking up 117.2k sales on PS5 and 91.2k sales on Steam at the six-day mark.
25/04/2025
Square Enix Is Teasing Something NieR-Related Again in a Cryptic Website Update
Even if you enjoyed NieR: Automata and its predecessor, NieR: Replicant, you could be forgiven for not knowing that game actually got a sequel that hasn't been available for almost a year after being taken offline in April of 2024. But fortunately, a Square Enix website is dropping some pretty wild in-universe hints that this might be about to change.
25/04/2025
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Amazes Fans After 20-Year-Old Dupe Item Glitch Is Rediscovered
Bethesda Game Studios and Virtuos’ The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered includes the original’s infamous Dupe Item Glitch – and fans can’t believe it.
25/04/2025
Oblivion Remastered's First Update Is Now Live, But It's Causing Problems
Specifically on PC it seems.It's only been a few days since Bethesda released The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered on Xbox consoles and PC, and we've already got its first update today!It seems the PC version of Oblivion Remastered has made some adjustments to video settings that affect DLSS and upscaling.
25/04/2025
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Clears 500,000 Copies Sold
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, the debut RPG from Sandfall Interactive, is already off to a strong start. The studio announced today that Expedition 33 has hit a sales milestone of 500,000 copies sold.
25/04/2025
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Defies The Odds To Reach Impressive Sales Milestone
Overshadowed by Oblivion?When Oblivion Remastered was shadow-dropped out of nowhere earlier this week, a lot of people's minds immediately went to Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and how that game was surely going to be impacted by such a huge new release.There were some who were suggesting it was going to be overlooked and pushed into the background as a result of Bethesda's remaster - and we'd probably include ourselves in that, as it just seemed the most likely outcome!
25/04/2025
Daily Deals: Journey Together and Paldean Fates Bundle Prices Are Climbing, But Single Cards Are Crashing
As of April 25, Pokémon Journey Together and Paldean Fates booster bundles are available at Amazon, but top singles are cheaper on TCG Player. Plus, Bose QuietComfort earbuds are $149 (was $179), Soundcore earbuds are $44.99, and Expedition 33 merch is live at the IGN Store.
25/04/2025
Pedro Pascal Calls JK Rowling a 'Heinous Loser' for Anti-Trans Rhetoric
Pedro Pascal, actor and star in shows such as The Last of Us, The Mandalorian, and The Fantastic Four: First Steps, has spoken out against Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling in response to her ongoing comments online in opposition to the transgender community.
25/04/2025
TSA Warns That You Shouldn't Try to Fly With a Call of Duty Zombies Monkey Bomb Figurine
If you're looking to pick up some video game-inspired replicas or figurines while traveling, you might want to think twice about bringing anything that looks like a Call of Duty weapon in your baggage.
25/04/2025
Francis Ford Coppola's Megalopolis Story Will Expand Into a Graphic Novel: 'A Sibling of The Film, Rather Than Just An Echo'
There was no movie released in 2024 as divisive as Francis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis. The bold, unique, and, to some, bizarre epic was the talk of the town immediately upon its premiere at last year’s Cannes Film Festival and became a major subject of both praise and ridicule as the year progressed. But now, the filmmaker will present the story in another form, as Megalopolis is set to be released as a graphic novel.
25/04/2025
The Best LEGO Sets for Adults in 2025
Think LEGO sets are just for kids? Think again. Here are some of the best LEGO sets for adults.
25/04/2025
Bethesda Partners Directly With PlayStation On Strange DOOM: The Dark Ages Trailer
So, this afternoon we've been treated to a brand-new DOOM: The Dark Ages trailer here, as Bethesda starts to ramp up its marketing efforts before next month's release.Id Software's Hugo Martin kicks off the above video by directly addressing PS5 players.Nowhere in the clip is Microsoft or Xbox mentioned...
25/04/2025
Yes, Skate Will Require An 'Always On' Internet Connection
EA's highly anticipated Skate revival will require an "always on" internet connection. Here's why.
25/04/2025
It Really Does Sound Like Whatever Mahershala Ali's Blade Movie Was Going to Be Is Dead
It seems as though the highly-anticipated Blade movie has finally been drained of all its blood.
25/04/2025
Build Your Board Game Collection With the Mycelia Deck-Building Game, Now 45% Off at Amazon
The Mycelia deck-building board game from Ravensburger is on sale right now at Amazon for 45% off its list price of $39.99, down to $21.98.
25/04/2025
Reaction: Xbox's Third-Party Strategy Is Finally Making Sense To Me
Will it work out in the long term?Is a third-party strategy really the best way to go in 2025?Despite some reservations about certain things, I really do think that a third-party strategy is the best way to go for Microsoft right now - and it could pay off in a massive way in the future too.
25/04/2025
Capcom Teases Resident Evil 9 In This New Light-Hearted Video To Celebrate 10m Resident Evil 4 Players
Capcom has dropped a sneaky little Resident Evil 9 tease in plain sight.
25/04/2025
Dune: Awakening’s First 20 Hours Are Damn Impressive, Despite Loads of Bugs - Closed Beta Impressions
After 20 hours in Dune: Awakening's closed beta, we're confident developer Funcom has the foundations of an absolutely stellar survival MMO that makes fantastic use of one of the greatest science fiction worlds ever created – if it can squash all of its bugs (and we don't just mean sandworms).
25/04/2025
Xbox Game Studios Publisher Sale Now Live On Steam, Up To 90% Off Select Titles
Including some newer releases.With lots of Xbox's catalogue now available on the PC platform Steam, we're always curious to see when Microsoft hosts sales over there - particularly to play bits and pieces from the portfolio on Steam Deck.And, to close out April, a big Xbox Game Studios sale has just gone live on the platform - including some of the team's more recent releases.
25/04/2025
2025's Two Best-Reviewed Games Are Both Xbox Game Pass Titles
The top 10 list has changed dramatically this month.In my opinion piece here at Pure Xbox yesterday, I talked about how Xbox Game Pass is on a ridiculous hot streak right now, with all sorts of incredible titles launching "day one" into the service over the past few weeks alone.Looking at the top 10 highest-rated video games of 2025 on Metacritic, the top two are both Xbox Game Pass titles in the form of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Blue Prince.
25/04/2025
5 Years After Wonder Woman 1984, the DC Character Faces Nothing But Cancellations and Question Marks
Five years after Wonder Woman 1984, the DC character faces nothing but cancellations and question marks.
25/04/2025
Predator: Badlands Director Confirms 'Death Planet' Name, the New Predator’s Name, and Reveals Inspiration From Shadow of the Colossus
In an interview with Bloody disgusting, director Dan Trachtenberg revealed a number of new details about Predator: Badlands, including his fresh take on the famous sci-fi hunter.
25/04/2025
Final Fantasy, Baldur's Gate Devs Congratulate Team On 'Incredible' Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Launch
The folks over at Sandfall Interactive are probably thrilled with how their new RPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has gone down so far - and now, a bunch of other big game devs have congratulated the studio on its "incredible launch".One of those devs is the team behind Final Fantasy VII - which, given the game's clear inspiration from turn-based classics like FF7 itself, is some very high praise indeed.Here's the full message from the Final Fantasy VII team:Read the full article on purexbox.com
25/04/2025
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Fans Are Saying Nintendo Could Learn a Thing or Two From Bethesda When It Comes to Video Game Prices
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered has become something of a lightning rod for the ongoing debate around Nintendo’s pricing for the Switch 2 and its games, with some fans saying the company behind Mario could learn a thing or two about video game pricing from Bethesda.
25/04/2025
Hideo Kojima Cast Margaret Qualley in Death Stranding After Seeing Her Dance in This Wonderfully Bizarre Perfume Ad
Hideo Kojima has revealed he cast Margaret Qualley for the role of Death Stranding's Mama after seeing her in a Spike Jonez fragrance advertisement.
25/04/2025
Random: New Xbox Game Accidentally Gets $500 Price Tag On The Microsoft Store
You know that we always round up all of next week's Xbox releases on a Saturday here at Pure Xbox, and we tend to prepare those on the Friday - so imagine my surprise when I spotted an upcoming Xbox release with a $500 price tag!The game in question is Golf Up, which was displaying a pre-order price of £419.99 / $499.99 on the Microsoft Store for quite some time, to the point where it even attracted attention from some Xbox fans.Here's a look:Read the full article on purexbox.com
25/04/2025
Ryan Reynolds Reveals Why Deadpool Shouldn't Join the Avengers or X-Men
Ryan Reynolds has cast doubt on the chances of Deadpool joining either the Avengers or the X-Men, saying being a part of either team would mean the character was "at the end."
25/04/2025
Ubisoft Provides Update On Offline Mode For Two 'The Crew' Titles
The first to come "before the end of 2025".Today, the team has provided an update on this pair of offline patches.Speaking in a new update video, Ubisoft announced that it is focusing on The Crew 2 first, and that it aims to bring offline play to that one before the end of 2025.
25/04/2025
Phasmophobia Passes 3 Million Console Sales, Try It For Free On Xbox
but not the publisher of it!It's been announced this week that Phasmophobia has passed 3 million sales on Xbox Series X, Series S and PS5 since it launched for console back on October 29th, 2024.A million of those sales came within the first month of the game's release for Xbox and PS5, and it passed the 2 million barrier shortly following the start of this year.
25/04/2025
Sony Pulls First-Party PS3 Games Resistance: Fall of Man and Resistance 2 From PS5 and PS4 as Part of Big PS Plus Clearout
22 games will be pulled from the PlayStation Plus library next month, including Grand Theft Auto 5, Payday 2: Crimewave Edition, and the last playable versions of first-party titles Resistance: Fall of Man and Resistance 2.
25/04/2025
Capcom's Beloved RPG Breath of Fire IV Back From the Dead on PC, 25 Years After Original Launch
Capcom's beloved RPG Breath of Fire IV is back from the dead on PC, 25 years after its original launch.
25/04/2025
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is Already 20% Off on PS5, Xbox and PC in the UK
You can already grab Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 at 20% off only days after release.
25/04/2025
Madame Web’s Sydney Sweeney to Star in Split Fiction Movie Adaptation
Sydney Sweeney is set to star in the Split Fiction movie adaptation, with the director of Wicked also on board.
25/04/2025
All Roblox Game Codes (April 2025)
Easily keep track of codes for all your favorite Roblox experiences with our complete list of code articles.
25/04/2025
The Best Pedro Pascal Performances in Movies and TV
If you need more Pedro Pascal in your life—(who doesn't?)—there's more than just The Last of Us and The Mandalorian.
25/04/2025
AU Deals: Pay Low Septims for Oblivion Remastered, RoboCop, Spidey, Monster Hunters, and More!
Whether you’re chasing a hot new release or looking to revisit an old favourite for cheap, I've got you covered.
25/04/2025
Meta Quest 3S VR Headset Is on Sale for $30 Off
The Quest 3S was already the best value in VR gaming even before these savings.
24/04/2025
The First Season of Solo Leveling Is Getting a Limited Edition Blu-ray With Tons of Special Features
Crunchyroll has discounted pre-orders on the limited edition Solo Leveling Season 1 Blu-ray, which comes with tons of special features and a 68-page art book.
24/04/2025
The Best Jon Bernthal Performances in Movies and TV
Jon Bernthal has killed zombies, punished criminals, and been the best small part of larger projects... here's the best of Bernthal in movies and TV!
24/04/2025
Remedy Sets June Release Date For FBC: Firebreak On Xbox Game Pass
The new three-player co-op FPS.FBC: Firebreak will officially release on June 17th, 2025 at a price of £32.99 / $39.99.In terms of Xbox, it'll be available on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, and included with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass at launch.
24/04/2025
The Best Budget Gaming PCs of 2025
Want to get into PC gaming without spending a fortune? These are the best affordable PCs for gaming that offer plenty of power for a reasonable price.
24/04/2025
PSA: MSI Sells Its Nvidia GeForce RTX 50-Series Blackwell Graphic Cards Under a Pen Name at Walmart
RTX 5060 Ti, 5070, 5070 Ti, and 5080 graphics cards are all in stock.
24/04/2025
FBC: Firebreak, Remedy’s Co-Op FPS Set in the World of Control, Has a Release Date
Remedy has announced a June 17, 2025 release date for FBC: Firebreak.
24/04/2025
Ex-Bethesda Dev Declares a Winner in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Most Absurd Face Category
A former Bethesda developer has revealed how the team would compete to create the most absurd face when playtesting the original Oblivion — but in his opinion this JD Vance meme-inspired The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered face would have won.
24/04/2025
Amazon's Massive 4K Blu-ray Sale Is Still Live, But Probably Not for Much Longer
Get three for $33 and save big in this physical media sale.
24/04/2025
The 13 Worst Video Game Movie Adaptations of All Time
From Super Mario Bros. to Postal, these video game movies give adaptations a bad name.
24/04/2025
The 14 Worst Video Game Movie Adaptations of All Time
From Super Mario Bros. to Postal, these video game movies give adaptations a bad name.
24/04/2025
Havoc Review
Shouldn’t an action movie from the star of Mad Max: Fury Road and the director of The Raid be a little better than Havoc?
24/04/2025
The MonsGeek FUN60 Ultra TMR's Rare Switch-Type Makes It Great for Gaming
Although a 60% keyboard isn't always practical, the MonsGeek FUN60 Ultra implements the rare TMR switches and other premium features for an exceptional keyboard for both gaming and work.
24/04/2025
These Are The Top-Selling Games In The Xbox Spring Sale 2025
We're now a week into the Xbox Spring Sale 2025 (and longer for those who got access to the "Sneak Preview" version), which means now feels like a good time to see what's been selling the best on the Xbox Store so far.For this list, we've gone and looked at the "Top Paid" Xbox charts and picked out just the Xbox Spring Sale deals to establish a top 25 as things stand, although keep in mind that this list could change quite a lot before the sale ends in another week's time.Read the full article on purexbox.com
24/04/2025
Netflix's Love, Death + Robots Season 4 Cast List Includes John Boyega, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, and MrBeast
Netflix has announced the Love, Death + Robots Season 4 cast list alongside episode details and a new trailer.
24/04/2025
Madden NFL 26 Locks in Release Date, Hits Nintendo Switch 2 but Ditches PS4 and Xbox One
Madden NFL 26 has a release date and confirmed platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, PC via EA app for Windows, Steam, and Epic, and on the Nintendo Switch 2. But it's finally moved on from PS4 and Xbox One.
24/04/2025
EA College Football 26 Release Date Confirmed, And It's Skipping PC Again
A new year of college football is arriving soon, and Electronic Arts has locked in a release date for EA College Football 26. Once again, though, the series is sticking to consoles and skipping PC.
24/04/2025
Here's Where the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller Is Up for Preorder Right Now
Still available at select retailers.
24/04/2025
Pokemon TCG Pocket Busts Out Another Major Expansion, Celestial Guardians, Themed Around Pokemon Sun and Moon
Pokemon TCG Pocket's steady deluge of new cards continues apace, with yet another brand new expansion on its way next week. This one's a biggie, too: it's called Celestial Guardians, and it's themed around Pokemon Sun and Moon.
24/04/2025
Amazon Has Been Surprisingly Quiet About the Nintendo Switch 2
Not even a whiff of the new console.
24/04/2025
EA Announces Release Dates For College Football 26 & Madden NFL 26
We've officially got release dates for EA Sports College Football 26 and Madden NFL 26!College Football 26 will be releasing for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on July 10th, 2025, with early access beginning on July 7th, 2025.A free EA Play / Xbox Game Pass Ultimate trial will likely be available ahead of launch too.
24/04/2025
Ballerina: Exclusive Character Posters from the John Wick Universe Movie
IGN can exclusively reveal 12 new character posters for Ballerina, Lionsgate’s upcoming action-thriller set in the John Wick universe.
24/04/2025
Netflix Is 'Saving Hollywood,' CEO Considers Going to the Theater 'An Outmoded Idea for Most People'
Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos recently claimed that the streamer is “saving Hollywood,” and believes theatergoing is "an outmoded idea for most people."
24/04/2025
Here's How Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Is Running On Xbox Series X And S
Earlier today, the eagerly-anticipated Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 went live on Xbox Game Pass, and lots of you fine folks will probably be jumping into this one over the next few days as a result.So, how is the game running on Xbox Series X and S right now?On Xbox Series X, Clair Obscur has two performance modes - one that aims for 30FPS with higher fidelity, and one that drops resolution and visual detail for smoother 60FPS playback.
24/04/2025
Next-Gen Blade Runner Game From The Studio Behind Until Dawn Reportedly Scrapped
Supermassive Games, the studio behind horror adventures like Until Dawn, The Quarry, and The Dark Pictures anthology series, has reportedly ceased development on an unannounced Blade Runner game.
24/04/2025
You Season 5 Review
There’s some campy fun to be had with You season 5, but it drags as it attempts – unsuccessfully – to wrestle with its own unserious treatment of gravely serious subject matter.
24/04/2025
Indie Publisher Boss Feels ‘The Pain for Our Team’ After The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Shadow-Drop Sucks the Air Out of the Room
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered’s shadow-drop release on April 22 took the internet by storm, but indie developers who planned to launch their game on that same day were left reeling.
24/04/2025
Opinion: Xbox Game Pass Is On A Ridiculous Hot Streak Right Now
Too many GOTY contenders, too little time.I'm still making my way through South of Midnight, and we've seen multiple Game of the Year contenders released on the service since then - it might be the hottest streak that Game Pass has ever enjoyed!Looking at April 2025's Xbox Game Pass lineup alone, it's incredible how well the month has fared so far.
24/04/2025
Transformers X NFL Helmets Figures Are Now Available To Preorder
The new line of Transformers X NFL Helmets figures are now up for preorder, releasing December 15.
24/04/2025
Predator: Badlands Trailer Easter Eggs Leave Fans Thinking It’s Setting Up Alien vs. Predator 3
It’s fair to say the debut Predator: Badlands trailer has sparked a discussion among fans of the long-running sci-fi movie franchise. Amid debate about the new-look Yautja that appears to be the protagonist this time around, there is also excited talk about various Easter eggs that very much look like they’re setting up an Alien tie-in.
24/04/2025
Guide: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Top Tips & Tricks For Beginners
You'll already be well aware, we have no doubt, that Sandfall Interactive's stellar sci-fi RPG, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, has released today on Xbox Game Pass, and if you've checked out our 10/10 review, you'll know we're fairly excited about it.Now that the game is here, we thought we'd put together a quick guide of some tips, tricks and pointers we've picked up along the way during our playthrough, as some mechanics can be overlooked quite easily.Read the full article on purexbox.com
24/04/2025
Tron: Catalyst Introduces a Time-Loop Twist to the Iconic Cyberscape
There's so much detail to admire that's packed into Tron: Catalyst from my recent hands-on time, and with an interesting time-loop twist, it carries on the familiar Tron action from a new perspective.
24/04/2025
We've Just Found Pokémon TCG: Journey Together Booster Bundle In Stock For Just $39
Amazon has restocked the Journey Together Booster Bundle for $38.95. It’s a better value than the overpriced $99 Elite Trainer Box and includes six booster packs from one of the strongest sets yet.
24/04/2025
Twitch Streamer Rebuilds Xbox 360 'Blades' Dashboard From Scratch
With chat integration!Team Xbox has repeatedly stated how the "Blades" dashboard isn't likely to return for modern Xbox consoles, so here's the next best thing - a Twitch streamer who has rebuilt the "Blades" dashboard from scratch, complete with Twitch Chat integration.It's pretty darn incredible, and it's been going viral on social media this week.
24/04/2025
Switch 2 Chaos in Japan as My Nintendo Store Buckles Under Weight of Users Desperate to Find Out if They've Won Pre-Order Lottery — and Now Scammers Are Taking Advantage
For Nintendo fans in Japan, April 24, 2025 is a big day — with Nintendo set to reveal just who has been lucky enough to get the chance to snap up a Switch 2 via official My Nintendo Store pre-orders. But not only was Nintendo forced to shut down the My Nintendo Store website for maintenance due to too much traffic, it also issued a warning about phishing emails mimicking official Switch 2 pre-order lottery results.
24/04/2025
Marvel's Heroes and Villains Will be Hunted in Predator Kills the Marvel Universe
After taking on heroes like Wolverine and Spider-Man, the Predators are now setting their sights on the entire planet in Predator Kills the Marvel Universe.
24/04/2025
Until Dawn Review
Until Dawn is more disappointing than deadly, leaving all the promise of the horror game behind for a jumble of horror-movie re-creations.
24/04/2025
After The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered’s Success, Ex-Bethesda Dev Expects a Fallout 3 Remaster Would Significantly Improve the ‘Not Good’ Gun Combat
With The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered going down well with fans, thoughts are now turning to which Bethesda game is set for the remaster treatment next. And with many speculating Fallout 3 Remastered is coming, how might Bethesda improve upon its 2008 post-apocalyptic role-playing game? Bruce Nesmith, one of Fallout 3’s designers, has a few ideas.
24/04/2025
GameCube Controller for Nintendo Switch 2 Is Finally Available for General Preorder in the UK
Nintendo's Switch 2 GameCube Controller no longer requires an invite for you to preorder in the UK, but there's still a catch to keep in mind.
24/04/2025
RoboCop: Rogue City - Unfinished Business Blasts Onto Xbox In July 2025
Following its surprise announcement last month, publisher Nacon has revealed RoboCop: Rogue City - Unfinished Business is officially coming to Xbox on July 17!The standalone title follows directly on from the original Robocop: Rogue City, and sees you infiltrating an OmniTower that's been invaded by a "group of highly trained mercenaries armed with cutting-edge weapons".The new release date comes by way of a fresh trailer from the team, which we've thrown up above for you to take a look at.
24/04/2025
Nintendo Quietly Confirms Cost of Switch 2 Upgrades for Kirby and the Forgotten Land and Super Mario Party Jamboree — and They're Not Cheap
Nintendo has confirmed the cost of upgrading two more Switch games from the OG Switch edition to the Switch 2 Edition, Kirby and the Forgotten Land and Super Mario Party Jamboree — and it's not cheap.
24/04/2025
Nintendo Issues Inevitable Switch 2 My Nintendo Store Warning to U.S. Customers, Says Release Date Delivery ‘Not Guaranteed’ Due to ‘Very High Demand’
The inevitable Switch 2 release-day delivery warning from Nintendo to its U.S. fans is finally here, after the company said it would struggle to meet demand in Japan.
24/04/2025
OG Oblivion Dev Not Sure Bethesda's 'Remaster' Title Actually Does It Justice
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is getting a lot of praise from fans and critics, and it seems even former Bethesda developers are impressed.Speaking to VideoGamer, the title's original senior game designer Bruce Nesmith, who left Bethesda during development of Starfield, has admitted he's not sure the tagline of "remaster" does it justice.He expected it to be a texture update, but feels it's more of a "complete overhaul".
24/04/2025
Every Nintendo Switch 2 Game You Can Preorder Today
Here's every Switch 2 game now available to preorder in the US.
24/04/2025
The Best Deals Today: Nintendo Switch 2 Preorders, 4K Blu-rays, and More
As of April 24, Nintendo Switch 2 preorders open at 11 a.m. EST at GameStop for $499.99. Amazon is offering 3-for-$33 on 4K Blu-rays, and LEGO’s Star Wars Podrace set is $65.
24/04/2025
Looks Like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Will Support Cloud Saves After All
Nintendo has confirmed that The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Switch 2 version will support cloud saves after all.
24/04/2025
Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (April 24-27)
Included with Xbox Game Pass.Xbox Free Play Days is officially here, and we have one very spooky effort leading the charge this week.SEGA's Alien: Isolation is the big inclusion this weekend - and it's a must-play horror experience if you've never tried it before!
24/04/2025
Almost All Physical Third-Party Nintendo Switch 2 Games in Japan Are Game-Key Cards — and It Looks Like It’s a Similar Situation in the West
It has emerged that almost all physical third-party Nintendo Switch 2 games in Japan revealed so far are Game-Key Cards, and it looks like a similar situation in the West.
24/04/2025
Frostpunk 1886 Is a Remake of the First Game Due Out 2027, Dev Insists It Will Continue to Update Frostpunk 2
11 bit studios has announced Frostpunk 1886, a remake of the first game built with Unreal Engine 5 and due out in 2027.
24/04/2025
Frostpunk 2 Hits Xbox Game Pass In Summer 2025, New 'Frostpunk 1886' Game Also Announced
We've been waiting a long time for Frostpunk 2 to jump from PC Game Pass to Xbox Game Pass, but it sounds like the wait is finally almost over, with 11 Bit Studios announcing a new release window as part of an updated roadmap.As of today (April 24th), Frostpunk 2's Xbox release date is now set for Summer 2025.At that point, the society survival game will finally make its console debut almost a year since the PC release back in September of 2024.
24/04/2025
Nintendo Fans Post Fake Switch 2 Auctions to Flood eBay and Drown Out Scalper Listings
Nintendo fans are clapping back at scalpers by creating fake listings for the Nintendo Switch 2 on auction sites, flooding the site and making it more difficult for buyers to find scalper listings.
24/04/2025
GOTY Contender Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Is Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (April 24)
It's a big day for Xbox Game Pass today, folks!Hot on the heels of Bethesda's Oblivion Remastered shadow drop, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 heads to the service - an original turn-based RPG that's been getting some incredible reviews and ratings across the web so far.<related ids="181411">Read the full article on purexbox.com
24/04/2025
EA Sports FC 25 Gets First Ever Paid Season Pass, EA Insists It's 'Purely Additive'
EA Sports FC 25's new $10 Premium Pass sparks debate among Ultimate Team players.
24/04/2025
Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-Orders Went Live and Were, Predictably, a Mess
As I begin writing this piece, I'm sitting at my desk at 11:30pm CT (well past my bedtime on a work night) trying, along with seemingly the entire rest of the world and the populations of several other planets, to pre-order a Nintendo Switch 2. It's not going well.
24/04/2025
Street Fighter 6: Years 1-2 Fighters Edition Is Up for Preorder for Switch 2
Everything you need to know to preorder Street Fighter 6: Years 1-2 Fighters Edition, including where it's available, how much it costs, what comes in the box, and more.
24/04/2025
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Is Up for Preorder
Everything you need to know to preorder The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, including where it's available, how much it costs, what comes in the box, and more.
24/04/2025
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Is Now Up for Preorder
Everything you need to know to preorder The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild for Nintendo Switch 2, including where it's available, what comes in the box, how much it costs, and more.
24/04/2025
Kirby and the Forgotten Land + Star-Crossed World for Nintendo Switch 2 Is Up for Preorder
Everything you need to know to preorder Kirby and the Forgotten Land + Star-Crossed World for Nintendo Switch 2, including where it's available, how much it costs, and what comes in the box.
24/04/2025
Super Mario Party Jamboree + Jamboree TV for Nintendo Switch 2 Is Up for Preorder
Everything you need to know in order to preorder Super Mario Party Jamboree Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV, including what's upgraded, what's new, how much it costs, and where to buy it.
24/04/2025
Zelda and Street Fighter 6 Amiibo for Nintendo Switch 2 Are Up for Preorder
Everything you need to know to preorder the new Nintendo Switch 2 amiibo based on The Legend of Zelda and Street Fighter 6, launching in June.
24/04/2025
Donkey Kong Bananza Is Now Up for Preorder for the Switch 2
Everything you need to know to preorder Donkey Kong Bananza, the upcoming game starring everyone's favorite cartoon primate, including where it's available, how much it costs, and more.
24/04/2025
The Official Nintendo Switch 2 Accessories Are Finally Available to Preorder
Everything you need to know to preorder Nintendo Switch 2 accessories, including Joy-Con 2 controllers, Switch 2 Pro Controllers, Camera, carrying cases, and more.
24/04/2025
Mario Kart World Is Finally Up for Preorder for the Switch 2
Everything you need to know to preorder Mario Kart World for Nintendo Switch 2, including pricing, availability, and whether to buy separately or in the Switch 2 bundle.
24/04/2025
Nintendo Switch 2 Preorders Are Live – Here's Where to Buy First
Switch 2 preorders open at midnight EST in the US, but will stock hold out all day? Here’s every retailer link, launch day perk, and key detail you need to lock in your console preorder.
24/04/2025
AU Deals: The Cheapest Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, 700 Hundred Bucks Off a CoD Bundle, and More!
Another Thursday, another unexpected avalanche of discounts worth digging yourself out from under.
24/04/2025
The Complete Delicious in Dungeon Manga Box Set Drops to a New Low Price on Amazon
Read the source material for the hit anime.
24/04/2025
Bubble Gum Simulator INFINITY Codes (April 2025)
Use these working codes to expand your team and blow bigger bubbles in Bubble Gum Simulator INFINITY.
23/04/2025
The Best iPad Keyboards to Buy in 2025
The iPad isn't just a tablet for play, with the right iPad keyboard you can get into some serious work.
23/04/2025
The Legendary Alienware Area-51 Gaming Laptop Has Returned: New Style, More Power, Better Cooling
Equipped with the new Nvida Blackwell RTX 5080 GPU.
23/04/2025
This 27" QHD G-Sync Gaming Monitor for $104 Proves That You Don't Need to Spend a Lot for a Good Monitor
All of the features you'd want at an affordable price.
23/04/2025
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Review in Progress
So far this has been a fantastic return to an adorably weird open-world adventure.
23/04/2025
Amazon Is Having a Massive Book Sale With Comics and a Kindle Deal Included
Time to build yourself a library.
23/04/2025
The JLab JBuds Lux Is the Best Wireless Noise Canceling Headphone Under $50
Normally priced nearly 40% higher.
23/04/2025
Stranger Things: The First Shadow Review
Mega-budget stage prequel Stranger Things: The First Shadow may be unnecessary, but it’s a thrilling ride all the same.
23/04/2025
Marathon Players Share Their Initial Thoughts As Xbox Alpha Goes Live
Today's the day for the Marathon Closed Alpha on Xbox and other platforms, with the test kicking off for anyone lucky enough to receive an invite via the Marathon Discord server - and players have been sharing their initial reviews already.Based on what we're coming across so far, it feels like there are mixed opinions about what Marathon is serving up, with some really enjoying the gameplay and others feeling like it needs more time in the oven before it's released.Read the full article on purexbox.com
23/04/2025
The 2025 Razer Blade Gaming Laptop with RTX 50-Series GPU Is Available Exclusively at Razer.com
Choose from RTX 5070 Ti, RTX 5080, and RTX 5090 configurations.
23/04/2025
Amazon Has the Newest Kindle at an All-Time Low Price for Its Big 2025 Book Sale
A great option for reading digital comics.
23/04/2025
Somehow Andor’s Mon Mothma Is Now One of the Greatest Star Wars Characters Ever
Genevieve O’Reilly’s take on Mon Mothma has, combined with the writing from Andor Season 2 creator Tony Gilroy and his team, transformed her into one of the greatest Star Wars characters ever.
23/04/2025
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Includes That Iconic Line Flub From the Original Game
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered reimagines one of Bethesda Game Studios’ most important games with new visuals, gameplay mechanics, and more, but that didn’t stop the team at Virtuos from including one of the original game’s most iconic lines.
23/04/2025
The New 2025 Apple iPad Drops to the Lowest Price Ever, But Only on Amazon
Mom would love this for Mother's Day.
23/04/2025
Predator: Badlands First Trailer Reveals a New Predator That Is, Well, Not Like The Others
The teaser trailer for the upcoming sci-fi action sequel Predator: Badlands just hit the internet, revealing a first look at the new Predator design.
23/04/2025
Xbox Game Pass Is a Ridiculously Good Deal for RPG Fans Right Now
Xbox Game Pass is getting both The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 this week, making it a pretty ridiculous deal for RPG fans.
23/04/2025
Lucasfilm Animation VP Goes Deep On Tales of the Underworld and Maul: Shadow Lord: 'An Upgrade of What We're Used To Doing'
Athena Portillo, Vice President of Animation at Lucasfilm, sat down for an exclusive interview with IGN at Star Wars Celebration 2025 to discuss two of the most exciting shows they have in the pipeline right now: the just-announced Tales of the Underworld and Maul: Shadow Lord series.
23/04/2025
Digital-Only Xbox Series X|S Consoles Have Accounted For 75% Of Sales So Far In 2025
Circana's Mat Piscatella has today provided some fresh sales data for games industry spending in the US - and it's provided some quite interesting stats for Xbox in 2025.According to the data firm, 75% of Xbox console sales so far this year have been for digital-only units - spread across the white Xbox Series X and all Xbox Series S systems.With the new digital-only Xbox Series X console only being introduced late last year, this is the first full quarter that Microsoft's flagship current-gen system has contributed to digital-only console sales.
23/04/2025
Classic Console Themes Return to PS5 Starting Tomorrow
Sony is bringing back its popular 30th anniversary classic console themes for PS5 after removing them earlier this year.
23/04/2025
Assassin's Creed Shadows Was the Best-Selling Game in the U.S. for March
Assassin's Creed Shadows debuted last month to become the best-selling game in the U.S. for March in dollar sales.
23/04/2025
New X-Men Statue Captures the Raw Fury of Sabretooth
We've got an exclusive first look at Diamond Select Toys' newest X-Men statue, depicting the raw fury of Wolverine's eternal nemesis Sabretooth.
23/04/2025
The 2TB WD Black C50 Xbox Expansion Card Drops to the Lowest Price Ever
Endgame storage expansion for your Xbox.
23/04/2025
Monster Hunter Wilds Player Uses an Unconventional Method to Dodge an Attack: Their Emotes
The ferocious beasts of Monster Hunter Wilds have many dangerous, even lethal moves they can throw at you. Some players are finding some interesting ways to dodge those attacks though, like emoting their way around them.
23/04/2025
Xbox Cloud Gaming Arrives On LG TVs With New Dedicated App
Available for "select" models.Specifically, Xbox says that "2022 OLED TVs, select 2023 LG Smart TVs, and newer models, along with smart monitors running webOS24 or later versions" all support the new Xbox Cloud Gaming app.If you have access to an LG "StanbyME" screen, you'll soon be able to access the Xbox Cloud Gaming app on there as well.
23/04/2025
Andor Season 2 Is Officially the Most Critically Acclaimed Live-Action Star Wars Project Ever
Season 2 of Andor is a real crowd pleaser. In fact, the season has officially made Andor the most critically acclaimed live-action Star Wars film or TV show ever, according to Rotten Tomatoes.
23/04/2025
Original The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Designer Says Bethesda's Remaster Is So Impressive It Could Be Called 'Oblivion 2.0'
Original The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion senior game designer Bruce Nesmith says Bethesda and Virtuos’ Oblivion Remastered is so impressive that he’s not sure calling it a remaster “actually does it justice.”
23/04/2025
Sunderfolk Brings Its Phone-Based RPG To Xbox Consoles Today
The reviews have been pretty impressive.Sunderfolk has a release date of April 23rd, launching on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S.This is an adventure that can be enjoyed by up to four players, with the twist being that you have to use a free phone app in order to play it.
23/04/2025
DC High Volume: Batman Podcast Expands With New Companion Series
DC and Realm's ambitious podcast DC High Volume: Batman is getting a companion series that delves into the making of the show. IGN spoke with host Coy Jandreau to learn more.
23/04/2025
Save $400 Off This Liquid-Cooled Alienware Aurora R16 Intel Core Ultra 9 GeForce RTX 5080 Gaming PC
One of the lowest prices right now for a prebuilt RTX 5080 gaming PC.
23/04/2025
Two New Jurassic Park Trilogy 4K Steelbooks Are Up for Preorder
The Jurassic Park and Jurassic World trilogies are getting new 4K steelbooks. They're available to preorder now and set to release on June 17.
23/04/2025
Reaction: Oblivion Remastered Sets A New Standard For Xbox & Bethesda
Expertly modernised and great value gaming.First off, the remaster job itself and the price point Microsoft has opted for here are both very impressive.We have a full Unreal Engine 5 re-do of The Elder Scrolls IV on our hands - and while it may still be based on a mid-2000s video game, this is basically a remake in many ways.
23/04/2025
The Old Guard 2: Exclusive New Photos from the Netflix Action Sequel
IGN can exclusively reveal four new photos from Netflix’s The Old Guard 2, starring Charlize Theron as Andromache of Scythia, aka Andy, the leader of a band of immortal mercenaries who must once again protect humanity from a grave threat.
23/04/2025
Oblivion Shows Remakes Could Be Key to Bethesda Getting Back on Track
The sudden Elder Scrolls hype proves that Oblivion Remastered-stye trips to the past could be the key to Bethesda's future.
23/04/2025
Xbox's Forza Horizon 5 Gets 'Big Visual Boost' On PS5 Pro, Says Tech Review
"The Pro is really where the action is at".Forza Horizon 5 officially moves over to PS5 starting this week, and as you may have seen elsewhere at Pure Xbox, we've been slowly wrapping our heads around playing a Forza title on a PlayStation console over the last few days.<related ids="181382">Read the full article on purexbox.com
23/04/2025
Alan Tudyk Wore the Same K-2SO Stilts in Andor Season 2 that he Used in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
The Andor actor explains how stepping back into the Star Wars role was easy since he used the same gear 10 years ago when filming Rogue One.
23/04/2025
Superman Movie Funko Pops Are Up For Preorder at Amazon From $12.99
Amazon have launched pre-orders of Funko Pops for the new 2025 Superman movie, starting from only $12.99 - releasing at the same time as the film on July 11.
23/04/2025
Into a Hearth Yonder Announced for PC
Get your first look at Into a Hearth Yonder, a new cozy creature-collecting online co-op action-adventure game set in the fictional world of Viteria.
23/04/2025
Yes, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Still Has All the Bugs, Glitches, and Memes Fans Know and Love From 20 Years Ago
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered has only been out for 24 hours, but already players are enjoying its nostalgia-fueled gameplay — bugs and all.
23/04/2025
Review: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (Xbox) - A Sublime Debut And One Of The Freshest RPGs In Ages
Final Fancily.I'm coming in a little bit late on this review because Bethesda decided to drop good old Oblivion in a fancy new outfit right before embargo, so forgive me!Were Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 not such an awe-inspiring feat, it'd surely be totally lost to the late-April release mix almost immediately.
23/04/2025
Talking Point: We Played Xbox's First Forza Release On PS5, And It Felt Weird
A distinct shift in strategy has led to Microsoft spearheading a multiplatform plan that has, eventually, led to one of its biggest gaming franchises moving over to PlayStation - something that would have been unheard of just a couple of years ago.Well, we're here, in this strange new future, playing some Forza Horizon 5 on PS5 - and it's bloody weird.The game looks and runs as smooth as ever on Sony's current-gen console, and it certainly hasn't aged at all since its late 2021 release.
23/04/2025
Netflix Reveals Wednesday Season 2 Teaser Trailer, First-Look Images, and Confirms Split Release Date
Netflix has released the debut trailer for Wednesday Season 2, and confirmed a split release date on the streaming platform.
23/04/2025
The Andor Cast Reacts to 5 Major Moments From the Season 2 Premiere
The stars of the Disney+ show break down all the big revelations from the first 3 episodes.
23/04/2025
Guide: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Release Date & Release Times On Xbox Game Pass
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is the latest huge addition to Xbox Game Pass in 2025, and it's a game that's been highly-anticipated for a long time now - it was even featured in Xbox's big Developer Direct showcase earlier this year.Xbox clearly knew this was something special, as Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has been getting incredible reviews ahead of its Xbox Game Pass launch this week, to the point where it's yet another definite Game of the Year contender!Read the full article on purexbox.com
23/04/2025
Sony Confirms Ghost of Yōtei PS5 Release Date With New Trailer
Sony has confirmed the Ghost of Yōtei PlayStation 5 release date and released a brand new trailer.
23/04/2025
The Best Starter Pokemon From Each Generation
The best starter Pokemon from every generation, Red & Blue all the way to Scarlet & Violet.
23/04/2025
Poll: What Are Your First Impressions Of Oblivion Remastered?
Are you impressed with the remaster job?It's been a wild 24 hours in the world of Xbox, with Bethesda shadow-dropping the heavily rumoured Oblivion Remastered on Series X|S, PS5 and PC yesterday, and there's no doubt it's been a massive success for Xbox so far.Read the full article on purexbox.com
23/04/2025
Deals For Today: Pokémon TCG Charizard EX SPC and Single 151 Card Prices Are Crashing
As of April 23, the Pokémon TCG: Charizard ex Super Premium Collection is on sale for $49.94 at Amazon — 38% off. Also discounted: Oblivion Remastered, a 140W CUKTECH power bank, and Cleer ARC 3 earbuds.
23/04/2025
Oblivion Remastered’s Funny Character Faces Are Going Viral for Being Total Nightmare Fuel — and for Looking Like the Original Fallout Talking Heads
As thousands flock to the launch of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, the character creator is being used to generate terrifying (and often hilarious) abominations. Yes, Oblivion is back, and so are those funny faces.
23/04/2025
Guide: Oblivion Remastered: All Changes, Additions & New Content
Tamri-unreal (is that anything?).Now that Oblivion Remastered is in the wild - yes, we can't really believe it either - we've been right in there, like crazed mud crabs, to see what's new, and what's changed in one of our all-time favourite game worlds.Read the full article on purexbox.com
23/04/2025
Nintendo Says 2.2 Million People Applied to Pre-Order a Switch on the My Nintendo Store in Japan Alone — and Warns a ‘Significant’ Number of Customers Will Miss Out
Nintendo has issued a warning to its customers in Japan, saying a “significant” number will miss out on pre-ordering a Switch 2 direct from the company.
23/04/2025
Surprise! Sonic the Hedgehog Movie Producers Are Making a Live-Action Toys 'R' Us Movie
There's a live-action Toys "R" Us movie in the works that takes inspiration from Night at the Museum, Back to the Future, and Big.
23/04/2025
Roundup: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Is Getting Incredible Reviews So Far
And it comes to Xbox Game Pass tomorrow!Following some impressive showings over the last eight or nine months, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 brings its turn-based RPG goodness to Xbox Game Pass this week - and we have some early reviews of the title now circulating on the web.Going off these scores, we think it's going to be well worth a try on Xbox Game Pass!
23/04/2025
Nintendo Says Switch 2 GameCube Controller Will Work With Non-GameCube Games, but There May Be 'Issues'
Nintendo has clarified compatibility concerns around its all-new GameCube controller, confirming there may be "issues" using it to play contemporary Nintendo Switch 2 games.
23/04/2025
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review
Wearing its inspirations on its sleeve, Clair Obscur paints itself into the pantheon of great RPGs.
23/04/2025
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Launches Big on Steam — and It’s Only Going to Get Bigger
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered launched big launch on Steam, where it enjoyed a peak concurrent player count of over 180,000 on release day.
23/04/2025
Charizard ex Premium Pokémon TCG Box Is Down to Just $50 Today at Amazon
Charizard ex Premium Pokémon TCG box is finally back in stock at Amazon for just $49.94 today. That's 38% off, and includes 10 booster packs featuring top chase cards from Twilight Masquerade, Obsidian Flames, and more.
23/04/2025
Andor Season 2 Is Fleshing Out the Most Important Star Wars Conflict You Don't Know
Andor Season 2 kicks off by touching on a little-known but critically important Star Wars planet called Ghorman. Here's what you need to know about why this world is shaping up to be a major battleground in the series.
23/04/2025
Andor Season 2, Chapter 1 Review
Andor tries hard to act normal during the rebellion and continues to be the most interesting Star Wars has been in years because of it.
23/04/2025
AU Deals: Your Cheapest Copy of Oblivion Remastered, Doom Dark Ages, Metaphor, Mario, and More!
There’s never been a better time to start building a big ol' pile of shame.
23/04/2025
Amazon Has Some of the Best Sci-Fi Movies of All Time in Its Massive 4K Blu-ray Sale
Necessary additions to any collection.
22/04/2025
Save 55% Off the Hoto Cordless Handheld Vacuum: A Handy Tool for Quickly Cleaning Your Desk Space
Beats lugging out a full-sized vacuum for menial tasks.
22/04/2025
The Samsung 990 Evo Plus 2TB and 4TB SSDs Are On Sale Today: Great for PS5 and Gaming PCs
A fast, power efficient, and cool running DRAM-less SSD.
22/04/2025
Bethesda Gifts The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Keys to Entire Skyblivion Modding Team
The Elder Scrolls fans are praising Bethesda today after the developer gifted free game keys for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered to the entire team behind popular Oblivion mod, Skyblivion.
22/04/2025
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Is Once Again Offering Paid Horse Armor DLC
In 2006, Bethesda was riding high on the success of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. Little did the company know that it was galloping headlong into controversy when it dropped its first DLC pack that April: horse armor. And now, with Oblivion Remastered, horse armor is back in town.
22/04/2025
Maul: Shadow Lord Star Sam Witwer Reveals Audiences Will Learn Why Maul Stayed Loyal To Palpatine
For voice actor Sam Witwer and the team developing the new animated series Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord, Maul’s past is crucial to who he is in the present. “These are the types of questions that I have been asking for years, and in this show, we get to create stories about them."
22/04/2025
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Mods Have Already Been Published Online
Bethesda has confirmed The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered does not feature official mod support, but that hasn't stopping dedicated fans from already pushing out a few unofficial mods of their own.
22/04/2025
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Interactive Maps Now Available
Our Oblivion Remastered interactive maps include locations for Daedric Artifacts, Guild Quests, cities, and more!
22/04/2025
Oblivion Remastered Comparison Shows Difference Between Xbox Series X And Series S
Here's how both Xbox versions stack up.We've already given you our "hands on" impressions of Oblivion Remastered on Xbox Series X here at Pure Xbox, but how does the Series X version stack up alongside the Xbox Series S?Down below, you can see gameplay footage of both the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S versions of Oblivion Remastered courtesy of Fuzion Xbox Testing on YouTube, which not only compares the same bit of open world gameplay on both consoles, but also tests frame rate in the process.
22/04/2025
Bethesda Comments on The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Changes: 'We Never Wanted to Remake It'
Bethesda Game Studios is clarifying its stance on why Virtuos’ newly released The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered isn’t considered a remake.
22/04/2025
When Do Nintendo Switch 2 Preorders Go Live at Each Retailer?
Everything you need to know to secure a preorder for Nintendo Switch 2, including the console, the Mario Kart World bundle, as well as the Switch 2 games and accessories.
22/04/2025
Oblivion Remastered Players Share Their Initial Reviews On Xbox, PS5 & PC
Here's what the first user reviews are saying.On the Xbox Store, Oblivion Remastered has received almost entirely positive reviews so far, culminating in a 4.9/5 rating in both the UK and US based on over 2,000 user reviews.On Steam, Oblivion Remastered has been reviewed as "Very Positive" based on almost 1,000 ratings, and on the PS5 Store it has another incredible review score of 4.96/5.
22/04/2025
Opinion: The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Hit Harder Than Skyrim – And Still Does
IGN's Ryan McCaffrey – who reviewed The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion for Official Xbox Magazine back in 2006 – discusses the just-announced-and-released Oblivion Remastered and why Oblivion hit harder for him than Skyrim did...and why he's both happy for and envious of the generation of players who grew up on Skyrim and will be playing Oblivion for the first time with this remaster.
22/04/2025
Andor Season 2 Is Finally Here – Here's When You Can Stream New Episodes
The live-action Star Wars show Andor returns to Disney+ for its second and final season. Here's when you'll be able to stream new episodes.
22/04/2025
The New 2025 85" Hisense QD7 4K Mini-LED Gaming TV Is Out Today, and It's Already on Sale
The new 2025 model boasts a Mini-LED panel and 144Hz refresh rate.
22/04/2025
Hands On: Oblivion Remastered Is Impressive, But There Are Some Performance Issues At Launch
So, Bethesda went and did it, the mad lads, they dropped The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered during the game's official reveal livestream - as had been rumoured might happen - and we've already chewed through the opening tutorial to bring you some very early impressions.First things first, this "hands on" is based purely on the Xbox Series X version.There's a Quality and Performance mode to choose from here, although the game doesn't seem to alert you to this during initial setup.
22/04/2025
Microsoft Releases New Xbox Series X|S Dynamic Background For Oblivion Remastered
We're officially renaming today Oblivion Remastered day with all of the surprise information that's being thrown our way, and now Microsoft has added another drop into the mix - a new dynamic background for Xbox Series X and S consoles.Yep, to celebrate the launch of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, Team Green has added its latest Xbox dynamic background to the console's ever-growing roster.The animated wallpaper is based on the image up above, and The Verge's Tom Warren has shown off the video version of this on social media - which we'll chuck down below too.
22/04/2025
Oblivion Remastered Is Already on Sale for PC
You can already save up to 17% off the Steam PC version of the brand-new release The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered.
22/04/2025
The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered Fans React to All the Biggest Changes, Say It's Good Enough to Be Called a Remake
Bethesda Game Studios and Virtuos’ The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered is out now and features a wide range of improvements and tweaks that give the 19-year-old RPG classic a fresh coat of paint.
22/04/2025
Xbox Is Already Achieving Massive Success With Oblivion Remastered
Top selling game on Steam within hours.The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is the talk of the industry today, and it's evidently been selling extremely well in its first few hours on sale, with the game already becoming the top global seller on Steam.Looking at the Steam page for Oblivion Remastered, it currently has 80,000 players at the time of writing, and that peak number looks set to rise significantly over the coming hours.
22/04/2025
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Publisher Acknowledges the 'Barbenheimer' Energy of Releasing the Same Week as Oblivion Remastered
So, who's excited to play the latest AAA fantasy RPG made in Unreal Engine 5 coming to Xbox (and Game Pass), PlayStation, and PC at launch? Heck yeah, I too am stoked for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33... or The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered?
22/04/2025
We Ranked the Star Wars Disney+ Live-Action TV Shows
Andor, Ahsoka, Boba, Mandalorian, Obi-Wan, Skeleton Crew, and of course The Acolyte... what's the best Disney+ live-action Star Wars show? What's the worst? We think we know!
22/04/2025
Oblivion Remastered Has A Very Cheap 'Deluxe Edition Upgrade' On Xbox
If you want the extra content.You've surely heard the news by now that The Elder Scrolls Oblivion IV: Remastered is available on Xbox Game Pass as a shadow drop, and if you're interested in the Deluxe Edition content, there's a very cheap way to get it.The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered - Deluxe Edition Upgrade costs just £9.99 / $9.99 on the Xbox Store, and it includes some goodies such as a digital artbook, soundtrack and a few in-game items.
22/04/2025
Bethesda Details Oblivion Remastered Tech Specs & Gameplay Changes On Xbox
It's an absolutely massive overhaul.With Bethesda's Oblivion Remastered now officially out there and fully revealed, the team has gone into detail on all of the big changes tucked into this Unreal Engine 5 overhaul - and it's a very impressive list of improvements for what's considered a 'remaster'.Xbox Series X is looking at 4K resolution and 60 frames per second gameplay, all with vastly improved visuals under the hood.
22/04/2025
Parable of the Talents: The Sci-Fi Classic Gets a Graphic Novel Adaptation
Octavia Butler's seminal sci-fi novel Parable of the Talents is getting a graphic novel adaptation, and we've got an exclusive preview.
22/04/2025
Days Gone Remastered Will Let You Slow Down The Game Speed
Days Gone Remastered is not far off now, and today Sony's Bend Studio detailed some of the accessibility features in store for the updated version of the game, including the option to slow down Game Speed when things get tense.
22/04/2025
Shazam Director Didn't Want to Make Another IP-Based Movie After 'Very, Very Crazy' Backlash to Shazam, but Returned for Until Dawn Adaptation
You probably never thought you’d see Shazam! and Shazam: Fury of the Gods director David F. Sandberg helm another IP film or franchise ever again — and honestly, he didn’t either. But now that his new film Until Dawn is about to arrive in theaters, he’s reflecting on the “very, very crazy” backlash surrounding his previous DC Cinematic Universe flops and what made him agree to return to the world of IP.
22/04/2025
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Is Now Available On Xbox Game Pass
Today, the teams at Bethesda and Virtuos have officially revealed The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered - and it's out on Xbox Game Pass...The shadow drop rumours were real, Game Pass subscribers can go hands on with this Unreal Engine 5 overhaul of Oblivion from April 22nd.We'll throw a link to the game's store page down below, alongside some snazzy screenshots.
22/04/2025
The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered Finally Revealed in First-Look Gameplay — and It's Out Today
Bethesda has finally revealed the worst-kept secret in video games: The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion remaster.
22/04/2025
Here’s Why PS5 Console Rentals Are Booming in Japan
In Japan, renting a PS5 console has suddenly surged in popularity in recent months. Why are people opting to rent rather than buy Sony’s current gen hardware? The answer is complex, involving console price hikes, a super popular game series, and a particular Japanese retailer’s successful and well-timed new service.
22/04/2025
I've Found 25 Pokémon TCG 151 Cards That Cost Less Than Amazon's Booster Bundle
Skip Amazon’s overpriced Pokémon 151 booster bundle as top singles like Charizard ex and alt-art Pikachu are under $66 right now. Here's what to buy instead for better value and less disappointment.
22/04/2025
Cloudheim: The Zelda-Styled Action-RPG Shows Off Crafting Gameplay
Cloudheim, an upcoming action-adventure RPG from developer Noodle Cat Games that we exclusively announced earlier this year, is now showing off its crafting system and shop system in a new gameplay trailer.
22/04/2025
IGN Launches World Guide for FX's Alien: Earth
The IGN World Guide for FX's Alien: Earth launched today, Earth Day 2025, and it provides fans of the acclaimed sci-fi horror franchise an exclusive look at the upcoming series. As part of this launch, we’ve partnered with FX on a tongue-in-cheek Earth Day PSA as well as a series of xenomorph gestation videos.
22/04/2025
Voidling Bound, a New Monster-Taming Action Game, Announced for PC
Introducing Voidling Bound, a new third-person monster-taming action game for PC from a group of ex-Skylanders developers. It's due out in 2026.
22/04/2025
Punisher Star Jon Bernthal Claims a Little Credit for Helping Tom Holland Land Spider-Man Role — Here's Why
There’s someone other than Tom Holland to thank for his role as Spider-Man, at least according to our Punisher, Jon Bernthal. The Daredevil: Born Again actor recently revealed that he worked with Holland on his Marvel audition tape years back, and takes a little credit for helping Holland land the role.
22/04/2025
Andrew Garfield Reveals His One Condition for Spider-Man Return, References ‘Creative Freedom’ of Spider-Verse Movies
Andrew Garfield has discussed what a potential return as Spider-Man would have to look like, and pointed to the “creative freedom” of the Spider-Verse movies as a reference point.
22/04/2025
Abby Actress Kaitlyn Dever Explains Why Her The Last of Us Character Is “So Much More” Than Her Rage
IGN sat down with The Last of Us co-creators Neil Druckmann and Craig Mazin as well as Abby actress Kaitlyn Dever to talk about the changes made to her character.
22/04/2025
Enola Holmes 3 Officially Starts Production, With Millie Bobby Brown, Henry Cavill, and More Set to Return for Netflix Detective Movie
Enola Holmes 3 is now in production, Netflix has announced, with Millie Bobby Brown, Henry Cavill, and more stars of the detective movies set to return.
22/04/2025
You Can Score 50% off Anker Power Bank at Woot Today, Down to Just $35
The 24k mAh Anker 537 power bank for only $34.99 at 50% off — a great bargain that can give a Nintendo Switch 2 over four full extra charges.
22/04/2025
Retro Handheld Console Maker Anbernic Suspends All U.S. Shipments Amid Tariff Turmoil
Retro handheld console manufacturer Anbernic has suspended all U.S. orders amid the ongoing tariff turmoil.
22/04/2025
Transformers x NFL Helmets Series Beings the Robots in Disguise to the Football Stadium
Hasbro has revealed one of the strangest and coolest Transformers collabs yet, one that mashes up the Robots in Disguise with popular NFL teams.
22/04/2025
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Custom Xbox Series X Bundle Unveiled
Here's how to get your hands on it.Ahead of its huge Xbox Game Pass release later this week, the team at Kepler Interactive has paired up with the Xbox Reddit page to unveil a Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 giveaway - featuring a fantastic-looking custom console and controller bundle.As is always the case these days, this isn't something folks can go out and actually buy - but the giveaway is nice and broad; accepting entries from folks in North America, South America, Europe, and Australia.
22/04/2025
With Baldur's Gate 3's Steam Player Count Booming Following Patch 8, Larian Now Has 'Room to Focus on Making Our Next Big Thing as Good as We Can'
Baldur’s Gate 3 has seen a significant boost in player numbers on Steam following the release of the hotly anticipated Patch 8, and this has set developer Larian up nicely to focus on its next big game, Swen Vincke has said.
22/04/2025
Daily Deals: Savvy Pokémon TCG Purchases And Massive Savings Directly From Samsung
As of April 22, save $700 on Samsung’s 49" Odyssey G9, grab the T9 4TB SSD for $299.99, and skip the overpriced Pokémon 151 bundle with smarter buys.
22/04/2025
Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller Cuts Charging Time in Half
It'll take almost half the time to fully charge your Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller compared to the OG model, tech specs have confirmed.
22/04/2025
Here's Your First Real-Life Look At Microsoft's Latest Xbox Series X Console Wrap
Last week, Microsoft unveiled a new range of Xbox goodies for the upcoming releases of DOOM: The Dark Ages, with these console and PC accessories now out in the wild.While we've seen lots of posts about the pair of DOOM controllers already, we haven't seen much on the new Xbox Series X console wrap - but a Reddit user has today shared some real-life images of the new console accessory.As you can see in the post down below, Bethesda has included some very cool design touches not only on the wrap's main exterior, but also on the reverse side of the accessory.
22/04/2025
Marvel Star Sebastian Stan Says He Was 'Saved' by $65,000 Residuals From Hot Tub Time Machine Before Playing Winter Solder
Sebastian Stan has revealed his career struggles before landing the crucial Marvel Cinematic Universe role of the Winter Solder.
22/04/2025
Surprise! This 20-Year-Old Fire Emblem Game Has Just Stealth-Dropped onto Nintendo Switch Online
Surprise! Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones has just been added to the Nintendo Switch Online library.
22/04/2025
Kevin Bacon's Cult Classic Monster Movie Tremors Could Be Set for an Unlikely Sequel After Original Team Obtains Rights
Cult classic 1990 monster movie Tremors could be set for an unlikely sequel after the team behind the movie reclaimed the rights. But the big question is: will Kevin Bacon return?
22/04/2025
Steve's Lava Chicken From A Minecraft Movie the Shortest Song Ever to Debut on UK's Official Chart
If you’re among the many who have ventured into a cinema recently to watch A Minecraft Movie, you’ll remember Jack Black’s short but sweet song celebrating the lava chicken moment. Now, it's become a hit on the official UK chart, despite being just 34 seconds long.
22/04/2025
Sega Arcade Racer OutRun Gets Surprise Movie Adaptation From Transformers Director Michael Bay and Madame Web Star Sydney Sweeney
Sega’s arcade racing game OutRun is set for a surprise movie adaptation, with Michael Bay and Sydney Sweeney attached.
22/04/2025
The Last of Us' Latest Episode Had a Special Voice Cameo From Ellie's Original Voice Actor, Ashley Johnson
The Last of Us' latest episode had a very special voice cameo from Ellie's original voice actor, Ashley Johnson, and it even has a connection to The Last of Us Part 2.
22/04/2025
AU Deals: Score the Lowest Prices on The Last of Us 2, LEGO, Horizon, and LEGO Horizon!
Your wallet will be breathing a sigh of relief today as a treasure trove of gaming steals crash down on every platform under the sun.
22/04/2025
The New Google Streamer 4K Has Dropped in Price for the First Time Ever
Save 20% off the best Android-based 4K media streamer and smart home hub.
22/04/2025
Pedro Pascal Reacts to The Last of Us Season 2, Episode 2's Huge Moment
Pedro Pascal has spoken out about his character Joel and the events of The Last of Us Season 2, Episode 2.
21/04/2025
New Star Wars Series in Development from Lost's Carlton Cuse and Son Nick
Carlton Cuse, a former co-showrunner on Lost, is developing a new Star Wars streaming series with his son, Watchmen and The Leftovers screenwriter Nick Cuse.
21/04/2025
Here's Where You Can Easily Read Spider-Man Comics Online in 2025
The best free and paid options available.
21/04/2025
The Alienware Aurora R16 RTX 5080 Gaming PC Is Available Starting at $2,399
One of the lowest prices right now for a prebuilt RTX 5080 gaming PC.
21/04/2025
Amazon Is Having a Monster 4K Blu-ray Sale on Godzilla Movies and More Today
Take home Oscar winner Godzilla Minus One and two others at a discount.
21/04/2025
My Hero Academia: You’re Next Hits Streaming as Spin-Off Anime Continues on Crunchyroll
The highest-grossing My Hero Academia movie is now on two streaming services. Here's how to watch My Hero Academia: You're Next and the rest of the MHA franchise online.
21/04/2025
The New Skytech GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Prebuilt Gaming PC Starts at $1,249.99
The RTX 5060 Ti is the latest and most affordable Blackwell GPU in the stack.
21/04/2025
The GameStop Double Pro Week Starts Now: 20% Off a Pro Membership, BOGO New and Preowned Games
A ton of extra perks for returning GameStop shoppers.
21/04/2025
James Cameron Says Filming the New Secrets of the Penguins Documentary Was 'Literally Survival'
The new National Geographic miniseries Secrets of the Penguins visits the type of world Avatar filmmaker James Cameron is well known for: unfamiliar, alien, and unforgiving.
21/04/2025
Nintendo Requests Subpoena of Discord to Track Down User Behind Last Year's Pokemon "TeraLeak"
Nintendo is requesting a subpoena from a California court that, if granted, would force Discord to give it information about the identity of the person behind last year's massive Pokemon leak, known as the "FreakLeak" or the "TeraLeak".
21/04/2025
How Hasbro Brings Some of the Greatest Star Wars Icons to Life | Star Wars Celebration 2025
See exclusive photos of Hasbro's Star Wars Celebration 2025 display and find out more about the thrill of designing toys for a galaxy far, far away.
21/04/2025
You Can Now Equip Alienware's Area-51 Prebuilt Gaming PC With an RTX 5090 Graphics Card
Pair Nvidia's most powerful GPU with Alienware's most powerful PC.
21/04/2025
The Best LEGO Nintendo Sets for All Ages to Enjoy
In the market for a LEGO set based on Nintendo properties, or video games in general? We have you covered, with the top 10 LEGO sets based on Mario and more.
21/04/2025
Here's Your First Look at Over a Dozen New Cards From Magic: The Gathering's Upcoming Final Fantasy Set
June feels so far away, at least for Magic fans eagerly awaiting the upcoming Final Fantasy set. But to tide everyone over, today Wizards of the Coast just offered a first look at over a dozen never-before-seen new cards from the set, including Sephiroth, Yuffie, Cecil, Garland, Chaos, and more.
21/04/2025
RuneScape: Dragonwilds Interactive Map is Now Available
Our RuneScape: Dragonwilds interactive map includes locations for quests, Dragonkin Vaults, chests, and more!
21/04/2025
Get a Used: Like New PlayStation Portal Costs for Just $149.88 on Amazon (Update: New Price Drop)
Turn your PS5 into a gaming handheld.
21/04/2025
A Minecraft Movie Blows Past $700 Million At the Box Office In Its Quest To Be the Highest Grossing Video Game Film Ever
They’re really mining that money fast, aren’t they? A Minecraft Movie has officially surpassed $700 million at the worldwide box office, and it’s clear the film is questing to be the highest grossing video game movie of all time — but at this rate, it might just be there by next weekend, its fourth weekend in theaters.
21/04/2025
Andor Season 2 Spoiler-Free Review
Andor season 2 is the most engaging the Star Wars franchise has been in a long time.
21/04/2025
Best New Anime to Watch (Spring Season 2025)
This is some of the best new anime to watch for the spring season of 2025.
21/04/2025
Bethesda Officially Announces Oblivion Remastered, Full Reveal Coming Tomorrow
Yep, we have a YouTube countdown to the first official trailer for Oblivion Remastered - and it arrives tomorrow, April 22nd.The team says that "all will be revealed..."at 8am PT / 11am ET / 4pm BST on April 22 when the trailer goes live.
21/04/2025
The Next Battlefield Spotlights the Destruction in Store for Its Gameplay
Destruction has been a hallmark of Battlefield over the years, and for the next Battlefield game, DICE looks to be amping up the rubble-producing chaos even more.
21/04/2025
Looks Like Bethesda Is Finally Announcing That Oblivion Remake Tomorrow
After months of rumors and leaks, it looks like Bethesda is finally ready to make its remake of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion a real announcement tomorrow.
21/04/2025
Looks Like Bethesda Is Finally Announcing That Oblivion Remaster Tomorrow
After months of rumors and leaks, it looks like Bethesda is finally ready to make its remaster of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion a real announcement tomorrow.
21/04/2025
The 5 Best 1080p Gaming Monitors in 2025
It's time to upgrade your hertz! Here's our top picks for the best 1080p 144Hz gaming monitors.
21/04/2025
Max Offers Limited Time Discount on Annual Streaming Plans, Just in Time for The Last of Us Season 2
Max is offering a limited time deal on its Basic With Ads, Standard, and Premium Yearly Plans. This has dropped their prices to $79.99/year, $139.99/year, and $169.99/year, respectively, for the first year.
21/04/2025
Daily Deals: Amazon Is Hiding It's Best Priced Pokémon TCG Stock, But I've Found It
As of April 19, Amazon is listing the Journey Together Elite Trainer Box at $99.49 — far above MSRP. Buy the Booster Bundle for $37.97 instead and get more packs for less. Plus, check out the latest Humble cosplay bundle and IGN Store drop.
21/04/2025
Nintendo Comments on Hopes for New 3D Mario on Switch 2: 'Stay Tuned'
Nintendo is teasing that a new 3D Mario game may be just around the corner, but we’ll have to wait to see it.
21/04/2025
Xbox First-Party Release Barges Into Top-10 Played Games During Launch Week
In the US, anyway.Microsoft's South of Midnight made its proper debut for Xbox Game Pass on April 8th, and within the first week of that release, the Xbox first-party title climbed into the top-10 most played games on the platform.With data shared by Circana's Mat Piscatella, we can see that SOM's Game Pass release propelled it to number nine on Xbox by total weekly active users in the US.
21/04/2025
Opinion: South Of Midnight Dev Could Become An Xbox Game Studios Gem
So, just before a recent break from work to celebrate a birthday milestone I'd rather not talk about, I had the pleasure of playing and reviewing South of Midnight - which has ended up becoming one of my favourite Xbox Game Studios releases in donkey's years.In fact, pull the fantastic but ultimately evolutionary Forza Horizon 4 out of the mix, and South of Midnight might be my top XGS release since 2014's Sunset Overdrive.South of Midnight is just a game, one with an engrossing storyline, beautiful visuals, great characters, engaging performances - pretty much everything you want from a single-player adventure on Xbox.
21/04/2025
Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025: The Biggest News and Moments
From Ryan Gosling starring in Star Wars: Starfighter to the first look at Rory McCann as Baylan Skoll in Ahsoka to taking care of Grogu on Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run and more, here are the biggest reveals and moments from Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025.
21/04/2025
PSA: Xbox Game Pass Gets Another Huge Day One Release This Week
Ready for a new expedition?Yep, we're mere days away from Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 hitting the XGP library - and we genuinely can't wait to see how this one lands with the community later this week.If you need a little more convincing about this one, we'll throw a very recent trailer for the game down below - alongside a brief introduction to this week's big Xbox Game Pass release to get a flavour of what's to come.
21/04/2025
Xbox Fan Shares Immaculate '360 Launch Team' Memorabilia From 2005
20 years ago, Microsoft's Xbox 360 console was about to cause shockwaves throughout the industry, and really put Xbox on the map as a main player in the console gaming space.That's a long time ago now, but every now and then it's nice to look back and revel in a bit of nostalgia for the era - and a new Reddit post has done just that for us this past weekend.A couple of days ago, one Reddit user — whose Dad worked with the Xbox 360 launch team back in the day — shared a cool-as-heck 360 faceplate from back in the day.
21/04/2025
Xbox & Bethesda Firing On All Cylinders With Fresh DOOM: The Dark Ages Gameplay
'Official Trailer 2' has entered hell.Since a fantastic Xbox Developer Direct showing all the way back in January, Bethesda has been consistently delivering tantalising information on DOOM: The Dark Ages - and now the team is properly firing on all cylinders with the game's 'Official Trailer 2' footage.Epic moves, gruesome glory kills, giant mech dragons, the lot - oh, and a cheeky tease of the world-famous 'BFG' weapon right at the end there.
21/04/2025
The Last of Us Season 2’s Changes to Abby Weaken Its Most Shocking Moment
A collection of awkward changes has dampened one of The Last of Us Season 2's most important sequences.
21/04/2025
Oblivion Remastered PC File Size Leaks Ahead Of Rumoured Xbox Game Pass Launch
Following a bunch of Oblivion Remastered images cropping up last week, the game's PC file size has now leaked via Steam - and it's a biggie.Yep, dataminer X0XLEAK has dug up the amount of drive space you'll need to install the Oblivion remaster on Steam, whenever it does come out.The game's current PC file size sits at just over 120GB - and we'd expect it to be a similar number on Xbox Series X|S as well.
21/04/2025
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Review
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves is a triumphant revival of one of the pioneers of the 2D Fighter that doesn't land every strike it throws, but hits with all of the most important ones for figthing game fans.
21/04/2025
The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 2: TV Show vs Game Comparison
The Last of Us Season 2 recreates several scenes from the game - see how close the show's creators got to the original moments in our episode two comparison.
21/04/2025
AU Deals: Save Hundreds Off a Wheel, 101 Bethesda Deals, 115 Capcom Bargains, and More!
Whether you're building a pile of shame, or you just love a good scroll through sweet savings, today's discounts are stacked.
21/04/2025
Star Wars: Visions Gets a Volume 3 Release Date and a Spin-Off Series That Will Debut With a Ninth Jedi Story - Star Wars Celebration
Star Wars Celebration not only revealed that Volume 3 of Star Wars: Visions will be released on October 29, 2025, but also that a new spin-off series is in the works that will debut with the next chapter of The Ninth Jedi story that began in Volume 1.
20/04/2025
Fortnite Is Adding Darth Jar Jar and a Star Wars-Themed Battle Pass for Its Galactic Battle Season
Fortnite is celebrating Star Wars in a big way as its next season - Galactic Battle - is arriving on May 2 and will feature not only a Star Wars-themed Battle Pass and a five-part saga with plenty of surprises, but also the arrival of Darth Jar Jar to the Battle Royale.
20/04/2025
Bringing Star Wars Experiences to Life With Walt Disney Imagineering and Disney Live Entertainment - Star Wars Celebration
Star Wars Celebration gave us a sneak peak at the future of Disney Parks experiences, and IGN had the chance to talk to Walt Disney Imagineering's Asa Kalama and Disney Live Entertainment's Michael Serna about The Mandalorian & Grogu-themed update headed to Millennium Falcon: Smuggler's Run, the impossibly adorable BDX droids headed to Disney Parks, and so much more.
20/04/2025
The Mandalorian and Grogu-Themed Update to Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run Will Let Engineers Take Care of Grogu - Star Wars Celebration
Star Wars Celebration revealed some exciting new details for The Mandalorian and Grogu-themed update headed to Millennium Falcon: Smuggler's Run alongside the new movie, including that Engineers will be able to take care of Grogu and that Coruscant will be another planet you'll be able to visit during this choose-your-own-adventure-style storyline alongside Tatooine, Bespin, and Endor.
20/04/2025
Paul Rudd Hypes Nintendo Switch 2 With Playful Throwback to Infamous 90s SNES Commercial
Nintendo has tapped actor Paul Rudd to hype up the Nintendo Switch 2 in a brand new commercial that pays corny-yet-adorable homage to a beloved 90s commercial he did for the Super Nintendo.
19/04/2025
Rosario Dawson Had No Idea Mark Hamill Was Returning as Luke Skywalker in The Mandalorian Until He Walked On Set - Star Wars Celebration
Mark Hamill's Luke Skywalker showing up in The Mandalorian remains one of the biggest surprises in Star Wars history, and Rosario Dawson told us at Star Wars Celebration that she had no idea his cameo was happening until Hamill walked onto the set of The Book of Boba Fett.
19/04/2025
Hayden Christensen on Returning to Anakin Skywalker in Ahsoka and Liking When 'Star Wars Goes Dark' - Star Wars Celebration
One of the biggest bits of news out of Star Wars Celebration is that Hayden Christensen will be returning as Anakin Skywalker in Season 2 of Ahsoka. Following the big reveal, we had the chance to speak to Christensen about playing Anakin again after nearly 20 years, why he likes when Star Wars goes dark, and even which Anakin meme is his favorite.
19/04/2025
Star Wars Zero Company Releases For Xbox In 2026, Gameplay Revealed
A few days ago, a brand-new Star Wars game called Star Wars Zero Company was announced for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, and we've been treated to a launch window along with some first look gameplay footage today.As we already knew, Star Wars Zero Company is developed by Bit Reactor, which is a development team made up of many XCOM veterans, and it takes the form of a single-player turn-based tactics game.Interestingly, it's set during the Clone Wars era of Star Wars, with the official story description being as follows:Read the full article on purexbox.com
19/04/2025
Mythic Quest Just Changed Its Series Finale and Now You Can't Even Watch the Original Version
After it was cancelled, the Mythic Quest team made the decision to change its Season 4 ending. That change didn't just water down what ended up being the series finale, it also resulted in Apple TV+ pulling the original ending.
19/04/2025
PlayStation Plus: The Best Games to Play With Your Subscription (April 2025)
New to PlayStation Plus? Try out these great games.
19/04/2025
Feature: One Of The Best COD Campaigns In Recent Memory Comes To Xbox Game Pass Next Month
Last year's Call of Duty game ended up surprising a lot of us, especially when it came down to the Black Ops 6 single-player campaign.Sure, it followed in the footsteps of Black Ops Cold War from 2020, but a more involved storyline and some genuine surprises helped BO6 stand out from the Call of Duty pack.However, just a couple of years ago, Infinity Ward did something similar with Modern Warfare 2 - and we wholeheartedly recommend checking this one out when it comes to Xbox Game Pass at the start of May.
19/04/2025
100+ Games Are Reduced By 90-95% In This Year's Xbox Spring Sale
HUGE discounts for great games!Looking for some cheap Xbox games during the Xbox Spring Sale 2025?As you may have seen, there are over 1000 games included in the big sale this year, and 100+ of those have been discounted by 90% or 95%, meaning you can snap them up at incredible prices for the next couple of weeks.
19/04/2025
God, Sex, and Easter: The Ten Commandments Returns Again
At least six-and-a-half of The Ten Commandments are broken in the movie The Ten Commandments, the Cecil B. DeMille/Charlton Heston film which is both an exploitation picture and a product of 1950s conservative America.
19/04/2025
Feature: These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (April 21-25)
Including a massive new Game Pass title!Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for April 21-25!The big release of next week is Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (included with Game Pass), but there's plenty more to look out for including Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves!
19/04/2025
Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 19-20)
Lots of Game Pass titles to choose from!Welcome to the weekend!We've seen loads of new Xbox Game Pass titles this week that we'll be diving into over the next few days, along with more Free Play Days additions and finally the arrival of the full Xbox Spring Sale 2025!
19/04/2025
Is Doctor Who Planting Leaks in Its Own Show to Mess With Fans?
Doctor Who's latest episode just called out its own leaks, despite being film two years ago. Is showrunner Russell T Davies seeding spoilers to mess with fans, or is this all part of a grand plan?
19/04/2025
Star Wars: Zero Company Officially Revealed With 2026 Release Window
Star Wars: Zero Company, Bit Reactor's upcoming new Star Wars tactics game, has been officially revealed at Star wars Celebration today for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X and S with a release window of 2026.
19/04/2025
Star Wars Celebration: Everything Announced at the Ahsoka Panel
The Ahsoka panel at Star Wars Celebration 2025 was filled with teases for Season 2, a first look at Rory McCann as Baylan Skoll, stories from the making of the series, and much more. To ensure you don't miss a thing, we're here to break it all down in one place for you.
19/04/2025
Doctor Who Season 2, Episode 2 Review – “Lux”
A genre-bending experiment draped in a seductive vintage allure and stunning animation, “Lux” is the kind of Doctor Who chaos worth chasing.
19/04/2025
Hayden Christensen Is Officially Returning as Anakin Skywalker in Ahsoka Season 2 - Star Wars Celebration
It was just revealed at Star Wars Celebration that Hayden Christensen will officially return as Anakin Skywalker in Season 2 of Ahsoka.
19/04/2025
First Look at Rory McCann as Baylan Skoll in Ahsoka Revealed at Star Wars Celebration
Star Wars Celebration has given us our first look at Rory McCann as Baylan Skoll in Season 2 of Ahsoka. For those unfamiliar, McCann is taking over as Baylan following the death of Ray Stevenson.
19/04/2025
Autonomous SmartDesk 5 Pro Review
The Autonomous SmartDesk 5 Pro might be on the narrow side for multi-monitor setups, but its simple assembly, robust cable management, and high-quality parts make it a great and easy-to-use standing desk.
18/04/2025
Xbox Adds Multiple New Demos Including One For Star Wars Outlaws
Ubisoft's Star Wars adventure gets a multi-hour demo.It's been a fairly busy month for new demos on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S (and Xbox One in some cases), and we're bringing them to your attention today because of one demo in particular for Star Wars Outlaws.Yes, Ubisoft's epic Star Wars Outlaws officially has a free demo on Xbox that you can download right now, and it includes up to three hours' worth of gameplay.
18/04/2025
The Best LED Strip Lights to Add a Little RGB to Your Life
Looking to add a little light to your life? We have the solution, these are the best LED strip lights.
18/04/2025
Star Wars: Starfighter - What We Know About the Movie's Plot and Timeline
Ryan Gosling is set to star in a new Star Wars movie set after the Sequel Trilogy. What will the movie actually be about? Let's break down what we know.
18/04/2025
The Mandalorian & Grogu's Sigourney Weaver on Grogu Stealing Her Heart and More - Star Wars Celebration
Sigourney Weaver was a big part of The Mandalorian & Grogu panel at Star Wars Celebration 2025 and IGN had the chance to speak with her about her new character, how she hadn’t watched an episode of The Mandalorian before being cast, how Grogu stole her heart, and even if she thinks Grogu is more powerful than a Xenomorph.
18/04/2025
Barnes & Noble Has Some of the Best Deals on LEGO Sets Ending This Weekend
Barnes & Noble is running a terrific sale on LEGO sets that saves you 25% off a bunch of sets ranging from Star Wars to Nintendo.
18/04/2025
Save $1,800 Off the Excellent 75" Sony Bravia XR X93L 4K Mini-LED Smart TV
Outstanding picture quality for hundreds of dollars less than an OLED.
18/04/2025
New Superman Behind the Scenes Images Provide Fresh Looks at Frank Grillo's Rick Flag Sr., Hawkgirl, Metamorpho, and More Heroes and Villains
With the release of a new behind the scenes video for "Superman Day," we've gotten some fresh new imagery of a bunch of characters from James Gunn's upcoming movie - both hero and villain - including Hawkgirl, Metamorpho, Frank Grillo's Rick Flag Sr., and more.
18/04/2025
Get a Lisen Car Charger with Retractable USB Type-C and Lightning Cables for Under $15
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18/04/2025
Save $1,000 Off the Lenovo Legion 7 Intel Core i9 RTX 4080 Super Gaming PC
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18/04/2025
Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma FAQ Suggests Some Physical Switch 2 Cartridges Will Be Playable on Switch 1
To cap off two weeks of confusion about Nintendo Switch 2 pricing, pre-orders, DLC, and more, here's another weird scenario to add to the pile. According to an FAQ on the upcoming game Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma, at least some Nintendo Switch 2 physical cartridges will be compatible with the Nintendo Switch 1.
18/04/2025
Feature: 10 Discounted Games You Should Buy In The Xbox Spring Sale 2025
A curated list of bangers.After a few weeks of eager anticipation, Xbox's big Spring Sale is now live for 2025, and there's over 1,000 games discounted in total - across pretty much every generation of Xbox.<related ids="180534">Read the full article on purexbox.com
18/04/2025
Nintendo Switch 2 Accessory Prices Have Gone Up, and Fans Are Feeling the Price Bump
Nintendo has confirmed the pre-order date and price for the Nintendo Switch 2 console and its accessories. While the console's price hasn't changed, the cost of accessories has shifted across the board, and initial reactions indicate this might change early adopters' pre-order plans.
18/04/2025
The Apple Watch Series 10 Drops to the Lowest Price Ever on Amazon for a Limited Time
The best watch for iPhone.
18/04/2025
Marvel Rivals Swimsuit Skins Teased as Marvel Preps for Summer-Themed Comic Book Special
Marvel is suiting up for another Swimsuit Special comic run, and it looks like NetEase Games’ Marvel Rivals will join in on the summer fun with some of its own swimsuit skins.
18/04/2025
Hasbro Reveals Incredible New Dash Rendar and Jedi: Survivor Figures | Star Wars Celebration 2025
Check out everything Hasbro announced at their Star Wars Celebration panel, including an amazing Dash Rendar figure and lots of new Jedi: Survivor toys.
18/04/2025
Atomfall's Xbox Game Pass Launch Has Done 'Really, Really Well' For Microsoft
"It’s been a huge success".This led to a 'colossal success' for the game earlier this month, and as it turns out, it seems to have done fantastically well for Microsoft too.Speaking in a new interview with gamesindustry.biz, CEO at Rebellion Jason Kingsley talked about how successful the game has been so far - both in terms of the dev team itself and for Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass launch.
18/04/2025
Romeo vs. Juliet Delivers a Fantasy Western Spin on a Shakespeare Classic
What if Romeo and Juliet battled to the death in a fantasy Western standoff? To find out, check out our exclusive preview of Romeo vs. Juliet: A Kill Shakespeare Adventure.
18/04/2025
Best iPad Accessories 2025: What Should You Pair With Your Tablet?
Turn your iPad into a viable laptop replacement with our favorite accessories.
18/04/2025
Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-Orders to Begin on April 24 in the U.S., Price Remains $449
Nintendo has announced that Switch 2 pre-orders will begin in the U.S. on April 24, 2025, and that the original price of $449.99 for the new console will remain the same. However, Switch 2 accessories will "experience price adjustments from those announced on April 2 due to changes in market conditions."
18/04/2025
Roundup: Here Are The First Hands-On Impressions For Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound
Arriving on Xbox later this year.In case you missed the recent announcement, Koei Tecmo and The Game Kitchen (Blasphemous dev) are releasing Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound on Xbox in Summer 2025 - a new 2D action side-scroller entry in the series.And, prior to that upcoming release, a batch of 'hands-on' previews for the title have gone live this week, so down below is a quick roundup of those impressions so far to give you a flavour of what to expect from this new Ninja Gaiden game.
18/04/2025
The 10 Best Al Pacino Movies
Cops, crooks, Carlitos... we've got the best of the best when it comes to Hollywood icon Al Pacino's movies.
18/04/2025
PSA: DOOM: The Dark Ages Has An Early Access Upgrade For Xbox Game Pass Players
And it comes with quite a bit of content.As has been the case with most recent Xbox first-party releases, next month's DOOM: The Dark Ages can be played early via a 'Premium Upgrade' DLC pack - and this add-on actually contains quite a bit more content besides granting players some early hands-on time.Yep, the premium upgrade pack for DOOM: The Dark Ages comes with two days of early access, the 'Divinity' skin pack, a digital artbook & soundtrack, and also a major campaign DLC.
18/04/2025
Remedy Announces New Showcase For Its Xbox Game Pass Title FBC: Firebreak
Less than two years on from Alan Wake 2, developer Remedy is about to launch its next major title in co-op shooter FBC: Firebreak - and you can learn lots more about the Control spin-off in a new 'Special Livestream' showcase airing next week.Yep, the Finnish studio confirmed the event at the tail end of its Hazards of the Job trailer, which we've thrown up above for your viewing pleasure.The team's FBC-focused showcase then goes ahead on Thursday, April 24th at 10am PDT / 1pm EDT / 6pm BST / 7pm CEST.
18/04/2025
The Best Deals Today: My MAINGEAR RUSH PC, Glorious Gaming Gear, and Samsung OLED Monitors
As of April 18, the MAINGEAR RUSH Night Drive PC is available for 3498 dollars. I use this system daily, along with discounted Samsung OLED monitors and Glorious peripherals I personally recommend.
18/04/2025
Microsoft Is Handing Out Free Xbox Gift Cards For The Spring Sale 2025
This week, Microsoft finally unleashed the Xbox Spring Sale 2025 - with over 1,000 games currently discounted as part of the massive promotion.However, the team has gone one better for certain Xbox users - by handing out free gift cards to encourage some Spring Sale spending.As posted over on Reddit, some Xbox players are getting free Microsoft Store gift cards pinged to their inboxes; seemingly for either $5 or $10.
18/04/2025
Star Wars and The Mandalorian Invade Monopoly Go
Mobile game gets a Star Wars collaboration in May
18/04/2025
Hasbro Reveals New The Mandalorian Figures at Star Wars Celebration 2025
Star Wars Celebration 2025 is underway, and we've got an exclusive first look at Hasbro's newest The Mandalorian figures.
18/04/2025
Star Wars Outlaws Gets Second Story Update A Pirate’s Fortune in May
A Pirate's Fortune gives players the chance to join forces with Hondo Ohnaka
18/04/2025
Star Wars Outlaws Release Date Announced for Nintendo Switch 2
Ubisoft title Star Wars Outlaws getting a Nintendo Switch 2 version in September
18/04/2025
Star Wars: Starfighter Is a New Film Starring Ryan Gosling That's Arriving in Theaters in May 2027 - Star Wars Celebration
Lucasfilm has officially announced Star Wars: Starfighter, a brand-new film directed by Shawn Levy that stars Ryan Gosling and will be released in theaters on May 28, 2027. Oh, and it takes place five years after the events of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.
18/04/2025
Star Wars Celebration: The Mandalorian and Grogu Panel, Everything Revealed
Star Wars Celebration is taking place in Japan this year, and IGN is attending all the exciting panels! Follow along below for live updates from The Mandalorian & Grogu panel:
18/04/2025
AU Deals: Mad Easter Game Discounts on Hot Crossed Fun, Peripherals, Consoles, and More!
Welcome to an absolute mixed bag of legends, oddballs, and underappreciated gems at a considerable discount.
18/04/2025
Save 50% Off the Top-End SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless Gaming Headset
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17/04/2025
Ready Or Not Officially Releases For Xbox In Summer 2025
We've finally got new details on the Ready Or Not Xbox release today, as it's been confirmed that the popular PC shooter will be coming to consoles in just a few months' time.We've even got pre-order details as well!If you haven't come across it before, the development team describes its game as "the best tactical SWAT shooter of this decade", and the reviews generally back that up - it has a "Very Positive" rating based on almost 200k Steam votes.
17/04/2025
A Clueless Sequel Series Is Reportedly Happening — And Alicia Silverstone Is Returning
As if they could resist putting Alicia Silverstone back in the yellow and plaid. The iconic actress is reportedly set to reprise her starring role as Cher Horowitz in a Clueless sequel series for Peacock.
17/04/2025
Sinners Post-Credits Scene Check-In (No Spoilers)
Writer-director Ryan Coogler and star Michael B. Jordan team up once again for Sinners, a vampire tale set in the deep south. But are there post-credits scenes you should stick around for?
17/04/2025
Amazon Drops the 63" LG C4 4K OLED Smart TV to $1,397: The Best TV for PlayStation 5
The LG C4 OLED is still our favorite gaming TV.
17/04/2025
The 25 Best Vampire Movies of All Time
From Nosferatu to From Dusk Till Dawn, from The Lost Boys to What We Do in the Shadows, here are the best vampire movies of all time.
17/04/2025
All 50+ Backwards Compatible Games In The Xbox Spring Sale 2025
Original Xbox and Xbox 360 classics.The Xbox Spring Sale for 2025 has been revealed in full, and as usual for these massive sales, we've got loads of backwards compatible classics from the original Xbox and Xbox 360 eras that have been discounted as part of it.So, in the table below, we've picked out every single backwards compatible deal (from those aforementioned platforms) in the Xbox Spring Sale 2025.
17/04/2025
Mario Kart World Direct Acknowledges Long-Standing Meme by Repeatedly Throwing Penguin Off Cliffs
During today's Mario Kart World Direct, we got a closer look at a number of new tracks, features, and racers, including Penguin. We've known Penguin was in the game since its reveal last week, but today's Direct decided to feature this blue cutie in a very meme-specific way...by repeatedly throwing him off cliffs.
17/04/2025
Disney Destiny: Everything Revealed About the Disney Cruise Ship All About Heroes and Villains
The Disney Destiny is Disney's newest cruise ship and it's set to debut this November. Until then, we are breaking down everything we know about this Heroes and Villains-themed ship, including the Hercules Broadway-style show, the Lion King dining experience, and much more.
17/04/2025
Save 50% Off This 75" Sony Bravia X85K 4K Smart TV, Cheaper Than Black Friday
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17/04/2025
Lords Of The Fallen Gets Overhauled With 'Version 2.0' Update On Xbox Game Pass
"The definitive edition of the dark fantasy action-RPG".It's a huge day for Lords Of The Fallen, as the game has received a massive "Version 2.0" update across all platforms (including via Xbox Game Pass) that adds loads of new features and makes sweeping changes across the board.We're talking big, big stuff here - shared-progression crossplay co-op, a free Friend's Pass for whoever you want to play online with, upgrades to combat and movement, a massively improved character creator, a dynamic HUD and more!
17/04/2025
28 Years Later Ponders What Living With the Rage Virus for Decades Does to Britain and the Infected
“In 28 Years Later, we tried imagining how a world would rebuild itself after an apocalypse,” director-producer Danny Boyle explained in this exclusive behind-the-scenes video.
17/04/2025
The Wheel of Time Season 3 Review
The Wheel of Time finally achieves its full potential in season 3, which is filled with rich characters finding their place in Robert Jordan’s complex fantasy world.
17/04/2025
The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Graphics Card Is in Stock on Amazon (for Prime Members)
The best bang-for-your-buck Nvidia Blackwell GPU for excellent 4K gaming performance.
17/04/2025
Zelda Fans Are Worried Tears of the Kingdom's Switch 2 Version Won't Support Cloud Saves
The Nintendo Switch 2 is set to get special enhanced versions of several Switch 1 games, including The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. A newly spotted disclaimer has fans worrying some games, or at least one game, won't support Nintendo's cloud save functionality as they'd hope.
17/04/2025
Xbox Boss Teases Even More 'Unannounced' Games In The Pipeline For 2025
"I'm making sure I don't leak anything".Xbox's release slate for 2025 is looking pretty strong already, with the likes of Avowed and South of Midnight already shipping, and then DOOM: The Dark Ages and The Outer Worlds 2 to come - but Xbox boss Phil Spencer also sounds pretty excited about what's not been announced for this year yet.Talking in a recent interview with Variety, Phil was quizzed about what remaining 2025 games he's excited about - and the Xbox boss just couldn't help teasing us about what Microsoft is still yet to announce for this year.
17/04/2025
Save 30% Off the Corsair TC100 Relaxed: Our Favorite Budget Gaming Chair
The best gaming chair under $200.
17/04/2025
Fantastic Four Trailer Shines a Light on the Silver Surfer as Galactus Looms
The latest trailer for The Fantastic Four: First Steps paints a better picture of a new MCU world and how Julia Garner’s Silver Surfer plays a part in it.
17/04/2025
Alienware Has the Best Price on a GeForce RTX 4090 Prebuilt Gaming PC
The RTX 4090 is the second fastest GPU available, right behind the 5090.
17/04/2025
Twisted Metal: Exclusive First Look at Season 2 of Peacock's PlayStation Series
“Everybody's a villain this season because we're in a tournament,” Twisted Metal star Anthony Mackie told IGN earlier this week. We spoke with Mackie, his co-star Stephanie Beatriz and showrunner Michael Jonathan Smith for our latest digital cover story, which reveals exclusive first-look photos from Season 2 as well as new plot details and cast members.
17/04/2025
Captain America: Brave New World Is Now Available To Preorder on 4K and Blu-ray
Captain America: Brave New World is now available to preorder as a 4K steelbook, in standard 4K, and as a Blu-ray with a release date of May 13.
17/04/2025
Captain America: Brave New World Is Getting a 4K Steelbook, Preorders Are Up Today
Captain America: Brave New World is now available to preorder as a 4K steelbook, in standard 4K, and as a Blu-ray with a release date of May 13.
17/04/2025
Bethesda Reportedly Has More Than One 'Remaster' In The Works
Fallout is apparently on the cards too.Hands up, who's interested in more than one remaster from Bethesda?Well, that might be on the cards, with at least two big Bethesda games from the Xbox 360 era reportedly getting the remastered treatment.
17/04/2025
Microsoft Announces 25+ Titles For The Xbox 'Stream Your Own Game' Service
Since Microsoft started making games cloud streamable outside of the Xbox Game Pass library, it has continued to deliver big updates to the Xbox 'Stream Your Own Game' collection - and as part of the team's April update, another huge batch of titles have been announced for the program.In total, eight more games are playable over cloud streaming right now, including Lost Records: Bloom & Rage Tape 2, Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed and Subnautica 2.Here's the full list of new games that have been added to the library:Read the full article on purexbox.com
17/04/2025
Mario Kart World's Coolest New Features Explained: Items, Tricks, Food, Modes, and More
Nintendo just wrapped up its April 2025 Mario Kart World Direct, revealing details about new items, modes, and more about those strange snacks players can chomp into when the Nintendo Switch 2 launches this June.
17/04/2025
Pokémon TCG Charizard Premium Collection Is Back in Stock at Amazon For Just $50
Pokémon TCG: Charizard ex Super Premium Collection is on sale for $49.94 at Amazon (38% off) and includes 10 booster packs with chase cards from Twilight Masquerade, Obsidian Flames, and more.
17/04/2025
Mario Kart World Direct Reveals New and Returning Courses, Even More Characters
Nintendo hosted a Mario Kart World Direct this morning, showing off all the features of the upcoming launch game for the Nintendo Switch 2. Amid all the new tricks and modes, Nintendo also confirmed a slew of new and returning tracks and racers for Mario Kart World.
17/04/2025
Multiple 'Just For You' Deals Quietly Added To Xbox Spring Sale
A few of which are pretty tempting!The Xbox Spring Sale 2025 has officially begun, and we've highlighted some of the most notable offers elsewhere on Pure Xbox, but you may also want to be aware of a few "Just For You" deals that have quietly been added to it.Firstly, PureXbox member AgentCooper mentioned this morning that they're seeing Star Wars Outlaws with a "Just For You" price of £28, which is a reduction on the standard Xbox Spring Sale price of £34.99.
17/04/2025
Mario Kart World's Free Roam Mode Is an Open World Road Trip You Can Take With Friends
During today's Mario Kart World Direct, we finally got more details on the game's brand new Free Roam mode, including a bit about how multiplayer it will be (very) and what you'll be doing while driving around Mario Kart World's...well, world.
17/04/2025
Mario Kart World Direct: Everything Announced for the Switch 2 Launch Title
Mario Kart World is on track to be the biggest launch title for the Switch 2 and Nintendo is presenting a brand-new Direct today to dive deep into what makes it so special, and we're here to break it all down!
17/04/2025
The Sandman Season 2 Sets Two-Part Series Finale for July With First Trailer
Netflix has released the first trailer for The Sandman Season 2, revealing plans to bring Dream’s story to an end with a two-volume release this July.
17/04/2025
Xbox Backwards Compatibility Gets Even Better With New Remote Play Feature
Stream from your console on another device!This month, Team Xbox is improving the service even further with the addition of remote play functionality.As part of a feature-packed monthly update for April 2025, Microsoft is adding the ability to stream "backward compatible games from the original Xbox and Xbox 360" using remote play.
17/04/2025
Every Street-Level Hero We Could See in Daredevil: Born Again Season 2
With Daredevil: Born Again Season 1 now complete, let’s take a look at the heroes who we know for sure are working the streets of the MCU's Manhattan – and the ones who we suspect are out there too, from the Punisher to Jessica Jones, Moon Knight to Spider-Man... and beyond.
17/04/2025
The Wheel of Time Season 3 Finale Review – “He Who Comes with the Dawn”
The Wheel of Time’s best season yet ends with betrayal, battle, and balefire.
17/04/2025
This Ends Tonight Is a Tarantino-Style Revenge Thriller
We've got an exclusive first look at This Ends Tonight, a stylish revenge thriller from Image Comics that should appeal to fans of Quentin Tarantino.
17/04/2025
DOOM 'Limited Edition' Xbox Controller Unboxing Teases Easter Egg
"It's really, really good".Xbox and the talented folks at id Software yesterday lifted the lid on the two limited edition DOOM: The Dark Ages Xbox controllers and a special Xbox Series X console wrap.DOOM's heads Hugo Martin and Marty Stratton have now done a "mystery unboxing video" of the regular Xbox wireless controller - highlighting all the fine details as well as the amount of effort that's gone into designing it.
17/04/2025
Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (April 17-20)
Included with Xbox Game Pass.Xbox Free Play Days has officially washed ashore for the coming weekend, with Ubisoft's 2024 pirate adventure Skull and Bones leading the charge on Xbox Series X and S.Here are your pair of Xbox Free Play Days titles this week:Read the full article on purexbox.com
17/04/2025
Metro 2033 Redux Team Vows To Fix Issues With Free Xbox Giveaway
"We will run this again".Earlier this week, it was announced that Metro 2033 Redux was getting a 100% discount on Xbox consoles in addition to PC, and while the PC giveaway went off without a hitch, the Xbox Store version didn't work as intended.With the giveaway period now over, the team behind Metro 2033 Redux has vowed to run the free Xbox giveaway again in the near future, ensuring that players will be able to add it to their libraries at no cost.
17/04/2025
The Best Deals Today: Pokémon TCG, DOOM Xbox Controller, and a Last of Us Vinyl Set
As of April 17, Pokémon Charizard ex Super Premium Collection is on sale for $49.94 at Amazon (38% off). Also discounted: DOOM Xbox controller, Last of Us vinyl box set, and more great finds.
17/04/2025
Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (April 17)
A pair of brand-new additions!Two new titles are heading to the library on April 17th, and they're both brand-new arrivals for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass players.Here's what's new to Xbox Game Pass today, alongside a quick introduction to each title:Read the full article on purexbox.com
17/04/2025
Pokemon Squishmallows Get a Massive Discount at Amazon, But It'll Expire Soon
Amazon have dropped a new sale on select Pokemon Squishmallows, knocking over 60% off so you can grab one for as low as $6.06.
17/04/2025
AU Deals: Lowest Evers on Elden Ring Erdtree Edition, Until Dawn, Sonic x Shadow, and More!
The Easter season of savings is in full swing, and we've found a banger line-up of game bargains across every major platform.
17/04/2025
Xbox Spring Sale 2025 Now Live In Full, 1000+ Games Discounted
It's time for the Xbox Spring Sale 2025!This year's selection has begun with a list of over 1000 discounted games, plenty of which are major AAA titles (even including some 2025 releases), so there's some great stuff to choose from.This is a bigger selection than the Xbox Spring Sale "Sneak Preview" that went live for Xbox Game Pass members last week, so if you've already rooted through that, it's still worth looking through the sale again for what you've missed!
16/04/2025
Pulsar’s PCMK 2 HE TKL Does Magnetic Gaming Keyboards Right
With a clean aesthetic and light-to-the-touch magnetic switches, the Pulsar PCMK 2 HE tenkeyless keyboard is a superb choice, if you’re willing to shell out for it.
16/04/2025
Black Mirror Just Released Two Versions of the Same Episode (and Didn't Tell Anyone)
Black Mirror Season 7's "Bête Noire" episode has some fans questioning, well, reality. Is it Barnies or Bernies!?
16/04/2025
Creator of Viral Charli XCX Apple Dance Sues Roblox for Using Dance in Dress to Impress Without Permission
Kelley Heyer, a TikTok influencer and creator of a viral dance to Charli XCX's song "Apple", is suing Roblox, alleging it used the "Apple Dance" in the game and profited off her work without her permission.
16/04/2025
South Of Midnight Gets Its Third Xbox Update, Here Are The Patch Notes
Just over 13GB on Xbox Series X.It's only been a week since South of Midnight launched for Xbox consoles and PC, and it's already received three updates!There's nothing too major in the patch notes, but it's interesting to see performance improvements, a focus on reducing pop-in, new menu options for camera smoothing and a bug fix that purely targets the Xbox Series S version.
16/04/2025
Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree Review in Progress
So far this action-RPG does a better job with its world, story, and characters than its actual action.
16/04/2025
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Members Can Now Stream Certain Games on Their Xbox Consoles
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members just got a new perk: the ability to stream some games directly to their consoles, no download necessary.
16/04/2025
Cyberpunk Edgerunners: Combat Zone Board Game Review
Cyberpunk Edgerunners: Combat Zone is a fully-featured and complete game that will stand the test of time. For fans of the animated series, this game is everything you’d hope for.
16/04/2025
How to Watch Arsenal v Real Madrid Champions League Quarter Finals 2nd Leg Online
In the UK or US, here is how you can watch the Arsenal & Real Madrid football clubs battle it out in the UEFA Champions League Quarter Final.
16/04/2025
Xbox Support 'Leaks' Oblivion Remastered Release Date, But It's Probably A Mistake
It's been a wild week already for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered (previously referred to as the "Oblivion remake") which has already leaked courtesy of the developer's website, and now we're just waiting on a full reveal.Incredibly, Xbox Support is now just openly telling people what the release date is as well!If you believe Xbox Support, the Oblivion Remastered release date is April 21st, 2025, but we think this might be a mistake on their part.
16/04/2025
The Apple iPad Air M2 with Upgraded 512GB of Storage and 5G Cellular Drops to an All-Time Low
Lightweight, powerful, and chock full of upgraded specs.
16/04/2025
Xbox Adds Multiple Highly-Requested Features In April 2025 Update
The best Xbox update in a very long time!Out of nowhere, Xbox has just given us one of the best Xbox monthly updates we've seen in a very long time, possibly even going back multiple years!There are multiple highly-requested features jammed into this update, including "Stream Your Own Game" support on consoles and the ability to buy games on the Xbox mobile app!
16/04/2025
Tomorrow's Mario Kart World Nintendo Direct Will Be 15 Minutes Long
If you somehow haven't gotten your fill of Nintendo Directs over the last few weeks, don't worry, there's yet another one tomorrow. This one is focused on Mario Kart World only. It'll be at 6 a.m. PT / 9 a.m. ET / 2 p.m. BT, and will last about 15 minutes.
16/04/2025
Anime Rangers X Codes (April 2025)
Our up-to-date list of working codes for Anime Rangers X will earn you Gems and Gold.