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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.
2 hours ago
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.
3 hours ago
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.
3 hours ago
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.
3 hours ago
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.
4 hours ago
Get a Lisen Car Charger with Retractable USB Type-C and Lightning Cables for Under $15
The perfect car charger for both newer and legacy Apple iPhones.
4 hours ago
Save $1,000 Off the Lenovo Legion 7 Intel Core i9 RTX 4080 Super Gaming PC
Similar in performance to an RTX 5080 gaming PC at a better price.
6 hours ago
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.
7 hours ago
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
7 hours ago
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.
7 hours ago
The Apple Watch Series 10 Drops to the Lowest Price Ever on Amazon for a Limited Time
The best watch for iPhone.
8 hours ago
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.
8 hours ago
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.
9 hours ago
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.
9 hours ago
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.
9 hours ago
Best iPad Accessories 2025: What Should You Pair With Your Tablet?
Turn your iPad into a viable laptop replacement with our favorite accessories.
9 hours ago
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."
10 hours ago
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.
10 hours ago
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.
10 hours ago
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.
11 hours ago
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.
12 hours ago
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.
13 hours ago
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.
13 hours ago
Star Wars and The Mandalorian Invade Monopoly Go
Mobile game gets a Star Wars collaboration in May
19 hours ago
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.
20 hours ago
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
21 hours ago
Star Wars Outlaws Release Date Announced for Nintendo Switch 2
Ubisoft title Star Wars Outlaws getting a Nintendo Switch 2 version in September
21 hours ago
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.
21 hours ago
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:
21 hours ago
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.
22 hours ago
Save 50% Off the Top-End SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless Gaming Headset
The best gaming headset under $200, and the only one with swappable batteries.
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
Supports 4K gaming at up to 120fps on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X.
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.
16/04/2025
Catacomb of Torment Pays Tribute to the Most Iconic Horror Comic Cover of All Time
Oni Press' revived EC Comics line is paying tribute to its own grisly history with a cover that pays tribute to the most infamous and iconic horror comic of all time.
16/04/2025
Rematch Hands-On Preview: The Sifu Devs Do Soccer…and So Far They’re Nailing It
Sloclap’s 5-on-5 arcade-y online soccer game, couldn't be more different than Sifu. But nevertheless, it had a lot to like in its closed beta.
16/04/2025
The Best Laptop Cooling Pads: These Coolers Actually Work
Whether you need a cooling pad to rest comfortably on your lap for hours or to chill your laptop no matter where you go, browse our favorite laptop cooling pads to make the decision easier.
16/04/2025
Government Cheese Review
With only a tenuous grasp of its characters and a reluctance to really commit to its surreal circumstances, Government Cheese is a vibrantly designed disappointment.
16/04/2025
The Original Star Wars Cut George Lucas Didn't Want You To See Will Screen In London
Think you’ve seen 1977’s Star Wars: A New Hope? Think again. Some fans will soon be able to feast their eyes on the actual original cut of the film that George Lucas left behind so long ago.
16/04/2025
Bloober Team Ups The Ante With Dead Space-Like Cronos: The New Dawn Footage
Last October, the studio behind Silent Hill 2 and previously The Medium unveiled new IP Cronos: The New Dawn - and today, the Polish developer has showcased some proper gameplay from the title for the very first time.We're getting big Dead Space vibes from this one, mixed with some subtle influences from the team's work on Konami's Silent Hill series - and that's not a bad combination, is it!Here's how IGN details this new gameplay trailer which it shared online earlier today:Read the full article on purexbox.com
16/04/2025
Xbox Boss Phil Spencer Reiterates Support For The Switch 2, Saying Nintendo Has Been a 'Great Partner'
Following the reveal of the Nintendo Switch 2, it sounds like the partnership between Nintendo and Xbox will continue apace. Microsoft's head of gaming Phil Spencer recently reaffirmed his support for the Switch platform, as a way for the company to reach people who aren't on its platforms.
16/04/2025
CD Projekt Red Issues PSA After The Witcher 4 Beta Test Rumors Catch Fire
CD Projekt Red is stepping in to shut down rumors after talk of a fake The Witcher 4 beta test started making the rounds online.
16/04/2025
Indiana Jones And The Great Circle Comparison Showcases Xbox Series X Vs. PS5 Pro
Bethesda delivers Pro-enhanced version.With Microsoft's PS5 version of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle out now in early access, we're starting to see footage of how the PlayStation version is performing - with the enhanced PS5 Pro being the most interesting edition over on the Sony platform.Thankfully, our friends at Push Square have showcased a little bit of PS5 Pro footage here, comparing it to the Xbox Series X version in the video up above.
16/04/2025
How a Rogue Burrito Inspired The Studio’s Funniest Scene Yet
The Studio Creator Alex Gregory says a real-life incident with a flying burrito inspired one of the show's funniest scenes.
16/04/2025
Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound Has Serious Potential for Old-School Fun
We were impressed by our first hands-on time with Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound, the upcoming 2D side-scrolling retro revival of the original arcade and NES games – that even ties into that original trilogy in clever ways.
16/04/2025
PSA: Spotify Is Down
Heads up: music streaming service Spotify seems to be down this morning.
16/04/2025
Update: Spotify Is Back Online
Heads up: music streaming service Spotify seems to be down this morning.
16/04/2025
The Incredible First Season of Fallout Is Getting a 4K Steelbook, Preorders Are Up Today
Fallout: Season One is getting a 4K steelbook, Blu-ray, and DVD release. Preorders are live now, with a release date that's still to be determined.
16/04/2025
Doom: The Dark Ages Xbox Controllers and Wrap Are Up for Preorder
Everything you need to know about the Doom: The Dark Ages limited-edition collection, including where it's available to preorder, how much it costs, and more.
16/04/2025
Xbox Announces Limited Edition DOOM Controllers And Series X Wrap
Xbox is treating us to multiple new limited edition controller designs and an Xbox Series X wrap for DOOM: The Dark Ages!The Xbox Wireless Controller – DOOM: The Dark Ages Limited Edition features "3D silver helmet spikes at the top and silver-plated sheathing on the two sides", complete with a "rubberised, leather-like grip".The release date for the DOOM Limited Edition Xbox controller is April 16th, and it's priced at $79.99 USD.
16/04/2025
Delta Force Xbox Gameplay Revealed Ahead Of Upcoming Release
"We'll be launching an Xbox Store page very soon".We mentioned back in February how popular PC shooter Delta Force was set to launch its Xbox version soon, and that kinda remains the case - with the team revealing fresh footage of the Xbox console edition in a new video update.You can see this in the timestamped YouTube clip above, where it's revealed that an Xbox Store page will go live for Delta Force imminently, and that the Xbox controls for the game have almost been finished now.
16/04/2025
House of the Dragon Season 3 Cast and Characters: Who’s New and Who’s Returning?
House of the Dragon Season 3 is officially in production and we thought it was time to start gathering all the new and returning characters that will be part of these much-anticipated upcoming episodes.
16/04/2025
The Outer Worlds 2's Worlds Are Going Bigger – IGN First
We sit down with two lead Obsidian developers on The Outer Worlds 2, and they show us some of the RPG sequel's new, bigger worlds you'll be able to explore.
16/04/2025
Xbox Boss Says Microsoft Remains Committed To Developing New IP
"We can do new IP.We can do new games".The Xbox boss basically doubled down on the team's commitment to new IP - something we saw them produce very recently with the likes of South of Midnight.
16/04/2025
Nintendo Switch 2 Games and Accessories Now Available to Preorder at Amazon UK
Amazon UK have launched pre-orders of Nintendo Switch 2 games & accessories, with some prices being cheaper than the official Nintendo store itself
16/04/2025
Amazon Fire TV Sticks Prices Slashed in New Discount for the UK
Amazon UK has a new sale on Fire TV Sticks — knocking up to £25 off the HD, 4K, and 4K Max models for streaming shows, films, and Xbox games.
16/04/2025
Xbox Seemingly Blocks Upcoming Release Due To 'Provocative' Content
Significant changes would be required, says the developer.This morning, there's been some chatter about the cancellation of two upcoming games on Xbox - Steam Hearts Saturn Tribute and Advanced Variable Geo Saturn Tribute - and it's due to the "provocative" reason behind the decision.Basically, the developer and publisher City Connection says that despite "repeatedly adjusting" the two games' content for an Xbox release, it's become clear that more "significant changes" would be required for an Xbox launch.
16/04/2025
Phil Spencer Discusses Why Xbox Game Pass Isn't For Everyone These Days
"I look at Game Pass as a healthy option for certain people".Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass service has been a huge part of its gaming plans in recent years, with much of the team's marketing involving Xbox Game Pass availability in some fashion.However, Team Xbox has begun broadening its horizons lately by releasing titles on platforms that don't support the subscription service - so it's probably a good job that boss Phil Spencer sees XGP as just one key option in accessing and playing the company's games.
16/04/2025
RuneScape: Dragonwilds Launches To 'Mostly Positive' Reviews, Xbox Release Still Expected
It's out now in early access on PC.Back at the tail-end of March, we got wind of a brand-new RuneScape survival adventure that was planned for an Xbox release at some point - and it's now just launched in early access on PC for the first time.RuneScape: Dragonwilds is the name of the game, and the early reviews in the first 24 hours have amounted to a "Mostly Positive" rating on Steam so far.
16/04/2025
Best Deals Today: Pokémon 151 Booster Bundle, Surging Sparks, and Journey Together Restocks
As of April 16, the Pokémon 151 Booster Bundle is back in stock for $66.65 at Amazon, though it’s above MSRP. Surging Sparks is available for $6.59, and Journey Together packs are 38% off at $9.99.
16/04/2025
Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (April 16)
One for Ultimate, one for Standard.Today, we have a couple of new arrivals across different XGP tiers - with one title making its debut on Game Pass Ultimate and Standard alongside another title solely being bumped over to the Xbox Game Pass Standard tier.Here are those two titles, alongside a quick briefing on what to expect on Xbox Game Pass:Read the full article on purexbox.com
16/04/2025
Xbox Set To Reveal DOOM: The Dark Ages Limited Edition Controller
It's a stunner!That controller is set to be revealed imminently, with Dealabs reporting that we'll hear about it officially either later today or tomorrow.The DOOM Xbox controller will apparently be priced at £74.99 / $79.99.
16/04/2025
This Beautiful Illustrated Edition of Eragon Has Dropped to a New Low Price on Amazon
A worthy addition to the bookshelf.
16/04/2025
Daredevil: Born Again Season 1 Ending Explained - How the Series Sets Up Season 2 and the Punisher Special
We break down the grim and violent finale to Daredevil: Born Again's first season and explain how the show sets up both Season 2 and the Punisher spinoff special.
16/04/2025
AU Deals: First-Party Switch AAAs for $53, Bargain Baldur's 3, RoboCop, Space Marine 2, and More!
From pixel-perfect platformers to deep, sprawling RPGs, this Wednesday bargain bin is loaded with gold.
16/04/2025
Daredevil: Born Again Episode 9 Review
Daredevil: Born Again delivers a finale so epic it’ll make your head explode.
16/04/2025
Here's Where You Can Read Batman Comics Online in 2025
Everything you need to know all in one place
16/04/2025
Death Ball Codes (April 2025)
Use this list of Death Ball codes to get Crystals and Crimson Orbs.
16/04/2025
Save 50% Off This Hoto 3.6V Electric Screwdriver, Perfect for DIY Electronics Tasks
More powerful than the mini screwdrivers, but more compact than a full-sized one.
15/04/2025
Preorder the New 2025 Razer Blade Gaming Laptops with RTX 50-Series GPU
Disappeared shortly after the new tariffs, but back again.
15/04/2025
Stan Lee's Daughter J.C. Lee Denies Elder Abuse Allegations
J.C. Lee, the daughter of legendary Marvel creative Stan Lee, has spoken out for the first time in an interview with Business Insider to deny past allegations that she committed elder abuse toward both her father and her mother, Joan.
15/04/2025
Preorder the New for 2025 Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 RTX 5080 Gaming Laptop
Orders are starting to ship out now for late April delivery.
15/04/2025
The Secretlab Easter Sale Starts Now: Save on the Best Gaming Chairs of 2025
Don't skimp on something you use several hours per day.
15/04/2025
The Best Sports Headphone Under $50: The Baseus Bowie MC1 Open Ear Clip-On Earbuds Drops to $39.49
Three times cheaper than the AirPods 4 or the Shokz OpenRun.
15/04/2025
Get in on the Best Audible Deal of the Year
Listen to the new The Hunger Games: Sunrise of the Reaping audiobook for $1
15/04/2025
Palia Is Bringing Its Cosy Free-To-Play Multiplayer Game To Xbox
We've got a release date too.If you're a fan of games like The Sims, INZOI, Disney Dreamlight Valley and others, you'll definitely want to pay attention to the Xbox launch of Palia, which is bringing its popular free-to-play multiplayer game to consoles for the first time.Palia is described as a "cozy community sim" where you can fish, farm, cook, explore, build a dream home, and unravel a deep mystery along the way - and you can do this as part of a shared online world "made for you and your friends".
15/04/2025
Hey, Mary!: Get an Exclusive Preview of the Heartfelt Coming-of-Age Graphic Novel
We've got an exclusive preview of Hey, Mary!, a heartfelt coming-of-age graphic novel from Oni Press.
15/04/2025
Baldur's Gate 3 Patch 8 Notes Include Final Farewell Message as Larian Looks Ahead
Larian Studios has published its Baldur’s Gate 3 Patch 8 patch notes along with a farewell message to players who followed the journey for the last few years.
15/04/2025
Niantic Spatial Lays Off 68 Employees Following Sale of Games Business to Scopely
Niantic Spatial, the tech company that remains of Niantic after it sold off its games business to Scopely last month, just laid off 68 people following the roughly $3.5 billion transaction.
15/04/2025
The Fellowship of The Ring: Trick-Taking Game Review
With its lovely art, cooperative spin on familiar mechanics and license tie-in, The Fellowship of the Ring: Trick-Taking Game is a lot of pleasure in a small box.
15/04/2025
Feature: Far Cry 4's Open World Playground Will Be A Great Addition To Xbox Game Pass
And it's 60FPS on Series X and S!With today's fresh Xbox Game Pass update delivering 10 games for the service over the next few weeks, it's looking like we'll all have plenty to enjoy as XGP subscribers for the rest of the month - including some day one releases.But, it's worth taking note of one decade-old addition that'll still be an absolute blast to play when it heads to the service later in April.
15/04/2025
I've Just Picked Up a Pokémon TCG: 151 Booster Bundle Direct From Amazon And It's Still In Stock
As of April 15, Pokémon TCG: Scarlet and Violet - 151 Booster Bundle is in stock and direct from amazon, but they're charging way over MSRP.
15/04/2025
Skull and Bones to Add Land Combat This Fall as Ubisoft Outlines Year 2 Content Plans
Ubisoft is plotting a course to make Skull and Bones Year 2 the pirate multiplayer game’s biggest yet thanks to something fans have begged for since launch: land combat.
15/04/2025
Hasbro's Star Wars The Black Series Yoda Force FX Elite Lightsaber Drops to $119 on Amazon
Save 52% off this lightsaber, you will.
15/04/2025
Crime Scene Cleaner Makes Its Xbox Debut Via Game Pass This Week
The reviews are surprisingly incredible for it!Of all the games mentioned in today's big Xbox Game Pass roundup for late April and early May, the one that we haven't talked about in any fashion before is Crime Scene Cleaner - and that's because it's never been on Xbox before!Yes, this PC hit is making its way to Xbox Game Pass later this week, and you might be surprised to hear that it's got an "Overwhelmingly Positive" rating on Steam based on almost 20,000 reviews!
15/04/2025
Xbox Spotlights Its Game Pass April 2025 Wave 2 Rollout, Including Clair Obscur and GTA 5
Xbox has locked in its second wave of Game Pass games coming to the subscription service in the back-half of April 2025. It's an interesting mix of virtual worlds, from big names to indie darlings, and even a notable new role-playing game.
15/04/2025
Former PlayStation President on Nintendo Switch 2 Reveal: 'I Was a Bit Disappointed, Because They Didn't Disappoint Everyone'
Former Sony Interactive Entertainment Worldwide Studios president Shuhei Yoshida was recently asked for his thoughts on the Nintendo Switch 2's reveal, and his response was...well, not entirely exuberant!
15/04/2025
The Best Budget Gaming Laptops Right Now
A solid gaming laptop doesn't have to cost upwards of $4,000 – these are our favorite budget gaming laptops.
15/04/2025
Get the Entire Wheel of Time Book Series for $18 as Show Airs on Prime Video
You can get the entire run of The Wheel of Time, including the prologue and two companion books, for $18 in the latest Humble book bundle.
15/04/2025
Space Marine 2's 'Massive' New Update Is Now Available On Xbox Series X|S
The Trygon update has arrived.This is known as the "Trygon" update, and it's available now on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S.Focus Entertainment describes this as a "massive" new Space Marine 2 patch, and that's because it features a new PvE mission, a new weapon, two new cosmetic DLCs, and a whole host of bug fixes and quality-of-life improvements.
15/04/2025
G-Rebels Is a Sci-Fi Flight Combat Game Where You Feel Like You’re Flying a Nissan Versa
G-Rebels combines several things I dearly love: aviation, Blade Runner, and open-ended approaches to gameplay. This amalgam of design influences produces something that is curious, ambitious, and dripping with potential, but which I’m not sure has yet been tuned enough to find its footing.
15/04/2025
The PS5 Disc Drive Is Now Officially £69.99 at PS Direct in the UK
The new cheaper £69.99 PS5 disc drive is now at PS Direct—with no other retailer currently having it available at that price.
15/04/2025
Dune: Awakening Delayed by Three Weeks to Implement Changes Discovered During Its Beta
Dune: Awakening, the upcoming open world survival MMO inspired by Frank Herbert's beloved sci-fi novels and Denis Villeneuve's films, has been delayed to June 10, 2025.
15/04/2025
I've Just Caught Discounted Pokémon TCG: Journey Together ETBs and Booster Bundles
As of April 15, Pokémon TCG: Journey Together Elite Trainer Boxes are on sale for $70.31 at Amazon (30% off), and Booster Bundles are down to $37.97 (16% off). Prices on singles are falling, making this one of the most accessible sets in recent memory.
15/04/2025
A New Adaptation of Aladdin Is On The Way — And This Time, They're Going Full Horror
This is definitely the age of new adaptations — and we’ve got another one on the horizon. A new version of the Middle Eastern folktale Aladdin, titled Aladdin: The Monkey’s Paw will begin production next month. But let’s just say it’s not exactly the 1992 Disney-fied version of Aladdin we know and love.
15/04/2025
A Minecraft Movie Passes $500 Million in Theaters as Memes Bring it Closer to $1 Billion
Warner Bros.’ A Minecraft Movie has sprinted past the $500 million worldwide box office milestone.
15/04/2025
Retro Fighters Returns With A Brand-New Wireless Xbox 360 Controller In 2025
Following on from its original Xbox controller release last year, accessory maker Retro Fighters is revisiting the world of Xbox in 2025 with the 'Hunter 360' - a brand-new wireless controller for Microsoft's 2005 console.Yep, the Retro Fighters Hunter 360 is a new wireless controller that works with Xbox 360 and PC, and it's set to release this October.By way of our sister site Time Extension, a pre-order period is expected to open at any time - and you'll have until May 2nd to get a pre-order locked in once the official website shows stock available.
15/04/2025
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Images Leak From Developer Website
More details of the long-rumored relaunch of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion have surfaced thanks to a leak on a developer's website, with screenshots and images detailing The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered.
15/04/2025
Dead Mail Review
A fun, spooky premise playd as straight as possible (with a few winks thrown in).
15/04/2025
Harry Potter HBO TV Series Cast: Who's Confirmed For the Reboot?
The Harry Potter TV series for HBO is on its way and we're here to gather every confirmed cast member that will be part of this much-anticipated reboot, including John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore, Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape, and Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid.
15/04/2025
Score $10 Off Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 in First Discount This Year
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 has received its first price drop to $59.99 at Amazon and Walmart, allowing you to save $10 off its list price of $69.99.
15/04/2025
Dreadmoor, a First-Person Fishing/Post-Apocalyptic Mystery Game Inspired by Dredge, Announced for PC
Introducing Dreadmoor, an upcoming first-person action-adventure/mystery set in a post-apocalyptic world – inspired by the 2023 hit Dredge – where you'll fish, explore, fight monsters, craft items, upgrade your boat, and deal with whatever unexpected mysteries befall you. Dreadmoor is being developed by Dream Dock.
15/04/2025
Six Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass In Late April 2025
Alongside today's bumper Xbox Game Pass update, Microsoft has revealed the latest batch of titles departing the service - with six games on the way out of the library at the end of April.This list includes a big game in the form of Sniper Elite 5, alongside some smaller fan favourites like Kona 2 and The Last Case of Benedict Fox.They're all leaving the library right at the end of the month!
15/04/2025
Baldur's Gate 3 'Patch 8' Now Live On Xbox, The Game's Final Major Update
Today marks the end of an era for Baldur's Gate 3, as "Patch 8" is being released across all platforms including Xbox - and it's the final major patch that will ever be rolled out for one of the greatest video games of all time.As a result, Patch 8 includes an absolute ton of new features and bug fixes that make up 48 pages' worth of patch notes, so we're going to just try and highlight the key things here.From an Xbox perspective, it's particularly great to see that crossplay and Xbox Series S split-screen support have officially been added for all players!
15/04/2025
LEGO Reveals Jango Fett's Starship, New Star Wars Sets Ahead of May the Fourth
LEGO has announced a new Ultimate Collector's Series set based on Jango Fett's Firespray Starship, set to release May 1.
15/04/2025
These 10 Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (April 16 - May 6)
Your latest batch of new titles.Microsoft has today revealed its latest batch of Xbox Game Pass titles for late April into early May, and we have some major additions in here - including more Call of Duty heading to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.That's coming in the form of 2022's Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, which follows the recent additions of Modern Warfare 3 and Black Ops 6 in recent times.
15/04/2025
'Oblivion Remastered' Images Leak Ahead Of Imminent Xbox Release
We're expecting it this month!As recently as, well, earlier today, we've been hearing more about an Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion remake of some sort - and now, a bunch of screenshots from what will surely be titled "Oblivion Remastered" have appeared online.These new screenshots of the upgraded RPG have been found via developer Virtuos' website, having then been shared by multiple sources online.
15/04/2025
Somna: Unveil the Shadows - One of 2024's Best Comics Gets a Card Game Spinoff
One of 2024's very best comics is getting a card game spinoff. Check out our exclusive look at Somna: Unveil the Shadows.
15/04/2025
Hallmark Unveils First Look At Xbox Christmas Ornaments For 2025
Including a light-up Xbox 360!Last year, we saw Hallmark releasing some really cool Xbox Christmas ornaments including one based around a musical OG Xbox console, and now the company is gearing up to release two more Xbox ornaments in 2025.As revealed in the Hallmark 2025 Dream Book, an Xbox 360 ornament that lights up and plays Halo 3 game sounds will be released in July for $22.99, while a separate Halo 3 ornament will be released in October for $19.99.
15/04/2025
Roundup: The First Impressions Of Marathon Are In
Hit or miss?Last week, Bungie lifted the lid on its new extraction-shooter Marathon, and while the reception has admittedly been mixed online, people who have gone hands on with it actually seem to be quite excited about it.We've now got the very first impressions from various outlets and YouTube channels, so here's a quick roundup of some thoughts so far:Read the full article on purexbox.com
15/04/2025
Today’s Best Deals: Pokémon TCG, Like a Dragon Kiryu Statue, Lepro Smart Lights, and More
As of April 15, Pokémon TCG: Journey Together ETBs are down to $70.31 at Amazon, with Booster Bundles for $37.97. Plus, get a Like a Dragon: Kazuma Kiryu statue at the IGN Store, smart lighting deals from Lepro, and a massive Train Sim World 5 bundle from Humble.
15/04/2025
Today’s Best Deals: Pokémon TCG, Lepro Smart Lights, and More
As of April 15, Pokémon TCG: Journey Together ETBs are down to $70.31 at Amazon, with Booster Bundles for $37.97. Plus, get a Like a Dragon: Kazuma Kiryu statue at the IGN Store, smart lighting deals from Lepro, and a massive Train Sim World 5 bundle from Humble.
15/04/2025
Bethesda's Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remake Will Reportedly Shadow Drop Next Week
Now, according to industry reporter Jeff Grubb, Bethesda's remake of The Elder Scrolls IV will shadow drop in the week commencing April 21st.Talking on a new episode of Giant Bomb's GameBreaking News show, Grubb says that he's "gotten separate confirmation" that the Oblivion remake is arriving next week, with the game seemingly still set to be a 'shadow drop' from Bethesda and Microsoft.Read the full article on purexbox.com
15/04/2025
Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (April 15)
Rockstar returns.Today, we have two new additions to the library, including the returning Grand Theft Auto 5 which only tends to stick around for a few months or so whenever it enters Game Pass.Rockstar says that all console versions of GTA 5 will be available on the service — including the next-gen update from 2022 — alongside the PC version of course.
15/04/2025
AU Deals: A Free Metro, Hot Holiday Drops on Joy-Cons, Blue Prince, Sonics, CODs, and The Last of Us!
If you’ve been meaning to bulk up your pile of shame without gutting your wallet, now’s a stellar time to do it.
15/04/2025
Save $112 Off the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro, the Best Wireless Gaming Headset
One of the few gaming headsets with hot-swappable batteries and noise cancellation.
14/04/2025
Astro Bot Cut Content Included a Bird Flight Level and a Headless Astro
Astro Bot fans have all heard the story of the creation of the sponge power-up, but did you know developer Team Asobi also prototyped even wackier powers, like a coffee grinder and a roulette wheel? We didn't, until IGN attended GDC 2025.
14/04/2025
Xbox Is Continuing To Add More First-Party Games To Battle.Net
Xbox is trying to provide as many ways as possible to enjoy its first-party games these days, so it probably should come as no surprise that we've seen a bunch of them announced for Blizzard's Battle.net platform in 2025 already.Avowed kicked things off back in February when it launched into Battle.net on day one, and we've heard about the likes of DOOM: The Dark Ages and The Outer Worlds 2 that will be utilising the platform as well.Today, it's even been announced that Sea Of Thieves will be coming to Battle.net on May 22nd, 2025.
14/04/2025
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.
14/04/2025
Schedule 1 Early Access Review
A surprisingly cozy drug dealing simulator that will leave you with a pleasant buzz.
14/04/2025
Star Wars Zero Company Is Officially Heading To Xbox Series X|S
A new turn-based tactics game.Back at the very end of March, we highlighted a game that appeared to be coming to Xbox which looked like Star Wars meets XCOM - and that game has been announced today as Star Wars Zero Company, confirmed for Xbox Series X|S.Developer Bit Reactor, which is made up of various XCOM veterans, is working on Star Wars: Zero Company, and will be in attendance at Star Wars Celebration this weekend to share more details alongside Respawn Entertainment (Star Wars Jedi: Survivor) and Lucasfilm Games.
14/04/2025
The New Dell Tower Plus Gaming PC with GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super GPU Drops to $1,650
4K gaming ready PC at a solid price.
14/04/2025
The Iniu 20,000mAh 22.5W Power Bank Just Dropped to $11.99 on Amazon
Costs less than most power banks with half its capacity.
14/04/2025
Anthony Mackie Says Avengers: Doomsday Will Recapture ‘That Old Marvel Feeling’
Anthony Mackie believes Avengers: Doomsday – in which he will reprise his role as Sam Wilson/Captain America – is “going to give the audience that old Marvel feeling that they always had.”
14/04/2025
Get a Used: Like New PlayStation Portal Costs for Just $148 on Amazon (Update: New Price Drop)
Turn your PS5 into a gaming handheld.
14/04/2025
The Disney+, Hulu, Max Bundle Is the Cheapest Way to Watch Both The Last of Us Season 2 and Daredevil: Born Again
Bundle and save on some of the best new shows.
14/04/2025
Bendy And The Ink Machine Is Being 'Enhanced' For Xbox Series X|S
Following the Xbox One release in 2018.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).
14/04/2025
Save $160 Off the Massive LEGO Star Wars Razor Crest Ultimate Collector Series Set
Still the third largest LEGO Star Wars set, ever.
14/04/2025
Xbox Design Lab Fans Are Desperate To Know When It's Coming Back
"I'm low-key beyond heartbroken".We noticed a little while ago here at Pure Xbox how Microsoft wasn't taking orders for Xbox Design Lab controllers - the company says they're "temporarily on hold while we switch to a new payment platform".You can still go on there and create your own design, and there are even some 3D printable files to download if you wish, but the main focus of the program - to build your own controller - has been absent for ages now.
14/04/2025
Star Wars: Zero Company to Be Officially Revealed From Respawn and Bit Reactor This Weekend
After a small leak last week, EA has confirmed the title of its next Star Wars game, as well as who's making it. It's called Star Wars: Zero Company, and it's being developed by Bit Reactor with support from Lucasfilm Games and Respawn.
14/04/2025
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.
14/04/2025
Metro 2033 Redux Gets 100% Discount On Xbox To Celebrate Anniversary
It should go live any time...To celebrate the 15-year anniversary of Metro 2033, developer 4A Games has announced that the Xbox One 'Redux' version of the title will be completely free to claim for the next two days.At the time of posting, the discount isn't quite live on Xbox (as it is on Steam), but any minute now, Metro 2033 Redux should appear as totally free to claim on Xbox consoles until April 16.
14/04/2025
Switch 2 Zelda Ports Will Let Players Repair Equipment With the Zelda Notes App, If They're Lucky
The Nintendo Switch 2 versions of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom are getting a few upgrades, and one of them looks to be a way to repair equipment.
14/04/2025
Harry Potter TV Series Confirms First Six Cast Members, Including Hagrid and Snape
Warner Bros. and HBO have confirmed the first six cast members set to deliver new takes on classic Hogwarts teachers in the upcoming Harry Potter series.
14/04/2025
Silent Hill 2, Alan Wake 2, and More Games Discounted in Best Buy’s Spring Sale
Best Buy's Spring Sale features a variety of video game deals for PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch, including on Silent Hill 2, Alan Wake 2, Star Wars Outlaws, and more.
14/04/2025
Stalker 2 Dev Unveils Plans To 'Evolve' Xbox Game Pass FPS In 2025
"The Zone is evolving and will continue to".At the tail end of last year, developer GSC Game World dropped a big old roadmap for the future of Stalker 2 in 2025 - and today it has another lengthy message for fans as it plans to evolve the Xbox Game Pass FPS throughout the year.To cut to the chase, the team says that so far this year it has had "two major updates and multiple hotfixes rolled out, building on last year’s patches" and that as we move further into 2025, it will "deliver updates and hotfixes dedicated to making the game better in every aspect".
14/04/2025
Survive the Fall: The First Preview
Hands-on with the first few hours of this promising post-apocalyptic action RPG.
14/04/2025
Drug Dealer Simulator Set For Xbox Release After Controversial Week
The publisher has issued a statement.Whether you're a fan of games like this or not, Drug Dealer Simulator is evidently getting a fair bit of interest prior to its Xbox arrival - and it's also been wrapped up in controversy over the past week on the Steam platform.Since then, Drug Dealer Simulator has continued to suffer "overwhelmingly negative" reviews on Steam, and the publisher actually issued a statement to try and cool the controversy.
14/04/2025
Switch 2 Around the World: High Game Price Is a Universal Pain
IGN editors from across the world discuss the global reaction to Switch 2, from hardware improvements to high game prices.
14/04/2025
How The Outer Worlds 2 Lets You Go Wild With RPG Character Building – IGN First
Obsidian has revamped the Skills, Perks, Traits, and Flaws to create a more interesting RPG – we talked to the key developers about how it all works in our exclusive coverage of The Outer Worlds 2.
14/04/2025
Pokémon TCG: Journey Together and Lost Origin Premium Box Boosters Are Back in Stock Today
You can currently grab the Iono’s Bellibolt ex Premium Collection for $56.18 on Amazon, with Journey Together packs inside. Other boxes include Infernape V, Ogerpon ex, and a new Stacking Tin — all with falling single prices that make skipping the gamble a smart move.
14/04/2025
Indiana Jones PS5 Fans Not Happy With Xbox's Physical Media Habits
Once again, not complete on disc.Well, the time has almost arrived - Indiana Jones and the Great Circle moves over to PS5 in early access tomorrow, and in-full later this week on April 17th.Yep, ahead of launch this week, an unboxing of the new PS5 version of Indy has appeared online - and the installation process hasn't gone down all that well.
14/04/2025
Is Joel Going to Die in The Last of Us Season 2? Here’s Why Canon Could Change
We saw changes big and small in Season 1 of The Last of Us. Could we see the trend continue in Season 2? We talked to showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann about Joel's fate now that Abby is in play.
14/04/2025
PS5 Astro Bot Bundle Holds Strong at £329 Amid Price Hikes in the UK Today
You can get ahead of Sony’s new high price for the digital PS5 by getting this Astro Bot console bundle for only £329, saving you £160 compared to buying them individually.
14/04/2025
Marathon Won't Be Free-To-Play On Xbox, But Bungie Says It'll Cost Less Than $70
"Marathon will not be a 'full-priced' title".Over the weekend, former Xbox studio Bungie unveiled Marathon — its next major project after Destiny 2 — and in the wake of fan reception to the new title, the team has given us a little bit of clarification on its pricing plans.<related ids="180993">Read the full article on purexbox.com
14/04/2025
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.
14/04/2025
Rematch Previews Suggest It'll Be A Huge Hit On Xbox Game Pass
"This game is too sick".Last week, it was announced at the Triple-I Initiative showcase that Rematch would be coming to Xbox Game Pass this June, and a special beta test took place over the weekend for "influencers" on PC alone.Most of the impressions seem to be very positive, and the game's been racking up a lot of attention on social media along the way.
14/04/2025
Xbox Cloud Gaming Handheld Smashes Kickstarter Target By Over $80K
And there's still 16 days left!This is the abxylute One Pro, described as "your all-in-one everyday handheld" that works with Xbox Cloud Gaming, Xbox Remote Play, emulators and some native Android and iOS games.The device features a 1080p 60Hz screen, digital capacitive joysticks, a custom launcher, 8 hours of battery life, precise feedback ("like an Xbox controller") and much more - all for the price of $209 with the early bird Kickstarter offer.
14/04/2025
The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 1: 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 one comparison.
14/04/2025
Talking Point: Do You Expect Xbox To Follow PlayStation With More Console Price Hikes?
Sony has upped its prices again.This isn't the first time that the PlayStation maker has increased its console prices this generation, and Xbox has also made similar adjustments with the Series X over the years.The question is, do you expect Microsoft to follow suit this time around?
14/04/2025
PSA: These Seven Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass Tomorrow (April 15)
We're into a fresh week of gaming goodness today, and with us fast approaching the middle of the month here, we have another selection of Xbox Game Pass titles departing the service very soon.In total, seven games will exit the library tomorrow, April 15.Here's your full list of leavers for early April:Read the full article on purexbox.com
14/04/2025
The Best Deals Today: Pokémon TCG Bundles, Mass Effect Collectibles, and More
As of April 14, the Pokémon TCG: Surging Sparks Booster Bundle is on sale for $45.02 at Amazon—18% off its $54.75 list price. Check out more Pokémon bundles, Mass Effect collectibles, and an excellent Humble Bundle deal.
14/04/2025
Verdansk Has Given Call of Duty Warzone a Shot in the Arm, and Its Developers Say It’s Not Going Anywhere
IGN interviews the developers of Call of Duty Warzone to find out if Verdansk really is here to stay.
14/04/2025
The Last of Us Season 2 Premiere Introduces an Important New Infected to the Show
The Last of Us Season 2 premiere features the introduction of a new level of infected. The Last of Us HBO co-creator Craig Mazin breaks down the creature's introduction and hints at way more involvement in the future of the series.
14/04/2025
The PS5 Is Getting More Expensive in Europe, Australia, and New Zealand, Again
Sony hikes PS5 prices in several territories for the second time in three years.
14/04/2025
AU Deals: Serious Price Cuts on Stellar Blade, Black Ops 6, Fancy DualSenses, and More!
Stock up for your best version Easter holidays.
14/04/2025
7 Best Minecraft Books: Guides, Gifts, and Build Ideas
All the best Minecraft books for new players, intermediate builders, and advanced creators.
13/04/2025
Sinners Director Ryan Coogler on the Parallels Between the Blues and Irish Music and Loving His Vampire Villain
Sinners uses African-American blues and Irish folk music to illuminate the respective painful colonial pasts that the humans and their vampire foes both share. IGN recently interviewed filmmaker Ryan Coogler about that and why the film's vampire villain was as personal a character for him to write as Killmonger was in Black Panther.
13/04/2025
Bungie's 'Marathon' Gets September Release Date For Xbox, Closed Alpha This Month
Bungie has pulled back the curtain on its upcoming extraction shooter Marathon today, including a first proper look at gameplay.It's been revealed that Marathon will release for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on September 23rd, 2025.In Marathon, you'll pick your Runner ("cybernetic mercenaries with unique abilities"), join a team of up to three players, and work together to battle "hostile AI security forces and rival Runner teams".
12/04/2025
How to Watch The Last of Us - Season 2 Release Date and Streaming Details
The Last of Us show returns this Sunday. Here's everything you need to know.
12/04/2025
Marathon Hands-on Preview: Can Bungie Do to Escape From Tarkov, What Fortnite Did to PUBG?
If Escape From Tarkov is the PUBG of the extraction shooter, boldly striking out into a new genre despite humble origins, then Bungie’s upcoming shooter, Marathon, is the big-budget refinement that could become the emerging category’s Fortnite.
12/04/2025
The Lion King Ride and Area at Disneyland Paris Gets New Images, Details, and a Construction Start Window
The Lion King ride headed to Disneyland Paris has received new exciting images, details, and a construction start window of Fall 2025.
12/04/2025
Doctor Who Season 2, Episode 1 Review – “The Robot Revolution”
A flashy but shallow premiere, “The Robot Revolution” offers sparks of potential in its new TARDIS duo, but fails to do much else.
12/04/2025
How to Watch UFC 314: Stream Volkanovski vs. Lopes Live Tonight
The main event starts at 7pm PT.
12/04/2025
Talking Point: What Dream Reveal Would You Like To See At The Xbox Games Showcase 2025?
We've officially got a date for the Xbox Games Showcase 2025, which is heading our way on June 8th this year.That means it's time to count down to the big event - as well as start creating our dream Xbox wishlists for it.The Outer Worlds 2 is getting its own Direct, Ninja Gaiden 4 and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 will undoubtedly show up, and the likes of Fable and Gears of War: E-Day seem pretty guaranteed too.
12/04/2025
Switch 2 Looks Is a Major Leap Forward for Nintendo's Accessibility Design
In our newest column, we look at how the Switch 2 marks a major improvement for how Nintendo is approaching accessibility in its game and hardware design.
12/04/2025
Four Games Are Confirmed For Xbox Game Pass In May 2025 So Far
We're getting ever-closer to May 2025's Xbox Game Pass selection, so as we always do around this time of the month, we're taking an early look at what's a bit further ahead for the service.DOOM: The Dark Ages will steal the spotlight in May without a doubt, but don't ignore the rest - I'm particularly keen to check out Revenge of the Savage Planet when it arrives on May 8th!We'll be getting plenty more Xbox Game Pass titles for May as the weeks roll on as well...
12/04/2025
The 20 Best Doctor Who Monsters of the Modern Era
The Doctor has no shortage of great and monstrous adversaries, so here are our favorites. These are the 20 best Doctor Who monsters of the modern era.
12/04/2025
Feature: These 30+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (April 14-18)
Including three Game Pass titles!We've got loads of intriguing indie games heading our way over the next few days, while Xbox Game Pass is adding three titles across console and/or PC - including GTA 5!Here's what's coming to Xbox next week:Read the full article on purexbox.com
12/04/2025
Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 12-13)
Another weekend begins!We've got a bunch of great new Xbox Game Pass titles to check out over the next couple of days, along with more Free Play Days additions and the Xbox Spring Sale 2025 "Sneak Preview" as well!Here's what we're playing this weekend:Read the full article on purexbox.com
12/04/2025
SpongeBob Tower Defense Codes (April 2025)
Our up-to-date list of working codes for SpongeBob Tower Defense will give you the boost you need to keep waves of enemies away.
12/04/2025
Basketball: Zero Codes (April 2025)
Use our list of Basketball: Zero codes to earn Lucky Spins and extra cash.
12/04/2025
Anime Card Clash Codes (April 2025)
Our up-to-date list of Anime Card Clash codes will give you in-game rewards, including Boss Potions, Instant Rolls, and more.
12/04/2025
Star Wars Horror Project in the Works at Disney, Says Andor Showrunner
Disney has a secret Star Wars horror project in the works, according to Andor showrunner Tony Gilroy.
11/04/2025
Barnes & Noble Has a LEGO Deal So Good, Not Even Amazon Has Price-Matched It Yet
The LEGO Dune Ornithopter is 25% off for the first time.
11/04/2025
Xbox's South Of Midnight Has A Surprising Connection To Star Wars
All the back in early 2024, we mentioned how Jar-Jar Binks actor Ahmed Best appeared to be working on an Xbox first-party title, and it turned out that was none other than South of Midnight - which released on Xbox Game Pass this week.South of Midnight is actually the first game that Best has been a director for, getting the title of voice director and performance (motion capture) director, as well as voicing a couple of characters himself in the game.Read the full article on purexbox.com
11/04/2025
Your Friends & Neighbors Season 1 Episodes 1-7 Review
Your Friends & Neighbors benefits from a cast that charms, but suffers from a script that doesn’t dig deeper.
11/04/2025
Talisman: The Magical Quest 5th Edition Board Game Review
Despite being a new board game, Talisman Fifth Edition feels very much rooted in the past – for better and for worse. Some may find its mechanics outdated, while others may view them as faithful adaptations of what has kept Talisman alive for over 40 years.
11/04/2025
ZZZ Officially Releases For Xbox In June 2025
Earlier this week, we highlighted how the team behind PlayStation, PC and mobile game Zenless Zone Zero had teased an Xbox version as part of an April Fools' joke, but it turns out there was some truth to that reveal as well!Yes, ZZZ is officially coming to Xbox in the near future, as confirmed by the development team on social media.It's also been revealed that an announcement stream will be taking place on April 11th at 10am PT.
11/04/2025
Kingdom Come Deliverance II Drops to Just £39.95 in the UK
You can score Kingdom Come Deliverance II on PS5 & Xbox for only £39.95 in the UK at The Game Collection, the lowest we’ve seen it go for so far.
11/04/2025
Minecraft Movie Director Weirded Out By Cops Being Called To Cinemas
"I think it's just literally cheering and throwing popcorn".We've already mentioned here at Pure Xbox how the Minecraft Movie has been a massive success for everyone involved (including Xbox), but it's attracted controversy in some circles over viral videos that have been trending on social media.The specific videos we're talking about feature groups of fans getting particularly rowdy, as well as throwing large amounts of popcorn around.
11/04/2025
Super Hero Worship: How a Depressed Doctor Doom Became Marvel's Most Fascinating Hero
Doctor Doom has long been regarded as one of Marvel's greatest villains, but another Doom has suddenly become its most fascinating hero.
11/04/2025
I've Just Picked Up Pokémon TCG: Journey Together ETB at Amazon, It's Back in Stock
Pokémon TCG: Journey Together Elite Trainer Boxes are back in stock at Amazon in both the UK and the US today.
11/04/2025
Guide: Xbox Game Pass Perks: Everything You Can Claim In April 2025
Including some free-to-play bonuses!The Xbox Game Pass Perks program has continued to add a bunch of freebies for Game Pass Ultimate members throughout April 2025, including for the likes of Call of Duty: Warzone, Asphalt Legends Unite and other popular titles!The main Perks are below, and the EA Play Member Rewards are below those.
11/04/2025
Baldur's Gate 3's Huge Patch 8 and Its 12 New Subclasses Finally Have a Release Date
Baldur's Gate 3's huge Patch 8 and its 12 new subclasses finally have a release date.
11/04/2025
Switch 2 Lexar microSD Express Cards Back in Stock, Dropping to Lowest Price Yet at Amazon
The Switch 2 compatible Lexar 512GB MicroSD Express cards are back in stock today, and now just $89.92 at Amazon.
11/04/2025
Save 40% Off This Hoto 3.6V Electric Screwdriver, Perfect for DIY Electronics Tasks
More powerful than the mini screwdrivers, but more compact than a full-sized one.
11/04/2025
Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road Brings Its Football RPG To Xbox This August
The series debuts on Xbox after 17 years.Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road is officially coming to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S when it releases on August 21st, 2025.It marks the first time the series has ever appeared on Xbox consoles.
11/04/2025
Score the Fireball Island Board Game for 20% Off Right Now at Amazon
The Fireball Island Board Game has received a 20% discount at Amazon, dropping its price from $22.49 to $17.95.
11/04/2025
Elden Ring Hits a New Low Price of Just £21.95 on PS5, Xbox, PS4, and PC
At its lowest price available right now, Elden Ring is now only £21.95 on PS5, Xbox, PS4, and PC, along with free delivery within 1-2 working days.
11/04/2025
We Build LEGO River Steamboat, a Gorgeous Tribute to Classic Americana
Set #21356 is a veteran LEGO builder's dream.
11/04/2025
Poll: What Do You Think Of Blue Prince On Xbox Game Pass So Far?
Is it a Game of the Year contender in your eyes?What a week we've had on Xbox Game Pass!Following the arrival of the excellent South of Midnight a few days ago, we were treated to Blue Prince on the service yesterday, which happens to be one of the highest-rated games of 2025.
11/04/2025
How Black Mirror Evolved From A Nihilistic Sci-Fi Show To Hopeful Fantasy Series All Thanks To AI
Black Mirror has always served as a warning for letting technology replace the human experience, but Season 7 takes it a step further by contrasting the fantasy world that folks want from A.I. vs. the reality we face with the tech.
11/04/2025
Xbox Spring Sale 2025 Seemingly Delayed To Next Week As 'Sneak Preview' Continues
A late start.Earlier this week, we mentioned how a "Sneak Preview" of the Xbox Spring Sale for 2025 had begun on the Xbox Store, and how we expected that it would be followed up with the full selection on April 11th.Well, it's April 11th and it's not here!
11/04/2025
The 20 Best Dystopian TV Shows of All Time
The Last of Us, Severance, The Walking Dead, BSG, and more - we explore AI overlords, lethal game shows, and mushroom monsters galore.
11/04/2025
[UPDATE] Date for First Batch of Switch 2 My Nintendo Store Pre-Order Invitations in the U.S. and Canada, Priority Requirements Set
According to a FAQ posted to Nintendo’s website, the first batch of pre-order invitations will go out starting May 8, 2025 for the My Nintendo Store. There is no information yet on retail pre-orders.
11/04/2025
Ubisoft Lawyers Say You Can't Complain About Being 'Deceived' By The Crew's Shutdown
"The packaging contains clear notices".Server shutdowns are becoming a common thing on Xbox (and other platforms) these days, and unfortunately, so is the practice of locking modes or even entire games behind these servers - meaning they eventually become unplayable.Sometimes, the developer goes the extra mile to add offline functionality when this happens, but there are plenty of situations where that's not the case, and Ubisoft's The Crew suffered that fate when it was closed down in early 2024.
11/04/2025
The Elder Scrolls Online Gets Two New Xbox Versions As Part Of 2025 Overhaul
Last night, Bethesda hosted a special ESO Direct in which The Elder Scrolls Online's 2025 plans were laid out, and there's definitely a lot of change coming to the game throughout the year - with two new Xbox versions now available.The big content release in 2025 is a major new zone and storyline called "Seasons of the Worm Cult", which takes the form of a two-part adventure debuting on June 18th.The second part will then arrive later in the year.
11/04/2025
Toys For Bob Talks 'Ambitious' New Xbox Game & Banjo-Kazooie Interest
"Banjo's been hibernating long enough, right?".Toys for Bob, which is a development studio you may know for the Spyro Reignited Trilogy and Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time, has indicated a major interest in working on a new Banjo-Kazooie game with Team Xbox.In an interview with Canadian Guy Eh on YouTube, Paul Yan (co-studio head and creative director at Toys for Bob) mentioned that "the honey bear" came first to mind when thinking of existing IP that he'd love for his team to tackle:Read the full article on purexbox.com
11/04/2025
Magic: The Gathering: Foundations, Aetherdrift, and Ravnica Remastered Boosters Discounted at Best Buy Today
Best Buy has Magic: The Gathering products on sale starting at $5.49, including the Foundations Bundle for $42.49, Aetherdrift Bundle for $34.99, and Ravnica Remastered Draft Booster for $4.99.
11/04/2025
Three Classic Activision Games Listed For Xbox Game Pass By Microsoft
A banner has appeared alongside each of them.We've talked quite a bit recently about how a lot of Activision games still haven't arrived on Xbox Game Pass yet, particularly when it comes to the Call of Duty series, but we might be getting three more in the near future.This is according to the Microsoft Store on PC, which has added "included with Game Pass" banners to Call of Duty: World at War, Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2.
11/04/2025
Untitled Boxing Game Codes (April 2025)
Redeem these Untitled Boxing Game Codes before they expire and earn yourself some rewards.
11/04/2025
Gym Star Simulator Codes (April 2025)
Bag yourself Protein Bars, Spins, and other rewards while getting buff with these Gym Star Simulator codes.
11/04/2025
Beyond! Game Club: Restarting Bloodborne: A Yharnam Homecoming
Podcast Beyond! revisits Bloodborne, one of the top souls games created all month long as they discuss what makes a game rooted in so much pain so magical.
11/04/2025
AU Deals: Only 48 Rupees for Tears of the Kingdom, A Half Price Monster Hunter Wilds, and More!
Tuck into some wallet-friendly wonders, with digital delights aplenty.
11/04/2025
The Pitt Season 1 Review
The Pitt is one trip to the hospital worth taking, an effortless blend of ER and 24 that’s so much greater than the sum of its many good parts.
11/04/2025
Oscars to Finally Add Best Stunt Design Award
The category will commence in the 2028 Oscars for films released during 2027.
11/04/2025
Mafia: The Old Country Set To Release This August On Xbox Series X|S
Release date accidentally revealed.Mafia: The Old Country has been given a release date of August 8th, 2025 for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, although it seems 2K didn't intend to reveal the news just yet.It was mentioned in a new blog post on Steam earlier today, before being quickly removed soon afterwards:Read the full article on purexbox.com
10/04/2025
Every Naughty Dog Game: A Full History of Releases in Order
The origins of Naughty Dog reach all the way back to 1985.
10/04/2025
How to Play the Tomb Raider Games in Chronological Order
Tomb Raider is a long and storied series, but figuring out which order to play the games in can be daunting. Let us help.
10/04/2025
M3GAN Theater Re-Release Features 'Second Screen' Capabilities and a Live Chatbot
Top horror studio Blumhouse is about to celebrate its 15th anniversary, and to ring in the milestone right, they are bringing the 2022 hit M3GAN back to theaters ahead of the sequel’s release. That said, this limited theatrical engagement includes some new features, so to speak, that encourage the use of smartphones in theaters — so needless to say, it’s pretty controversial.
10/04/2025
The Last of Us Complete Launches as Surprise Bundle for PS5
Naughty Dog has re-released both of its critically acclaimed The Last of Us games (again), this time as an all-in-one bundle for PS5 called The Last of Us Complete.
10/04/2025
How to Watch Dragon Ball in Order: Series, Sagas, and Movies
From the mind of the legendary Akira Toriyama, the Dragon Ball timeline includes seven anime series and over twenty movies and specials. Here's how to watch it all in order.
10/04/2025
Gremlins: The Wild Batch Review
The Wild Batch continues the surprising creative success of the Gremlins animated series with mythology-expanding weirdness.
10/04/2025
Two Xbox Game Pass Titles Revealed For June 2025 At Triple-I Initiative Showcase
And multiple others get new trailers.The Triple-I Initiative showcase returned today for the second time, putting a spotlight on loads of indie games that are coming to various platforms in the near future, and there were plenty of Xbox-related reveals as part of it.Mostly excitingly, we got June 2025 release date reveals for both The Alters and Rematch on Xbox Game Pass, while Moonlighter 2 and Vampire Survivors were two other Game Pass titles with new announcements as well.
10/04/2025
Star Wars: Battlefront 2 Is Now 'Completely Unplayable' on PC Thanks to Hackers
Star Wars: Battlefront 2 PC players are flooding Reddit, the official EA forums, and now also IGN's tipline with complaints that the game's various online modes, especially Galactic Assault, have been rendered "completely unplayable" due to hackers.
10/04/2025
David Fincher Directed a Strange New Xbox Ad With Rat People
Xbox put out a new ad for its broader ecosystem, and the company enlisted directors David Fincher and Romain Chassaing to create it. It's about Xboxes, escaping the mundanity of a humdrum life, and also, rat people.
10/04/2025
Nintendo Switch 2 Bundles Are On Auction Sites for $300+ Above Recommended Retail Prices, But Fans Are Fighting Back
Nintendo fans in the U.S. may be feeling pretty hard done by now as the rest of the world fights for a Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order, but some are fighting back by challenging and reporting every Nintendo Switch 2 auction listing they can find.
10/04/2025
Sinners Review
Ryan Coogler’s first horror movie expertly blends plenty of vampires and music into a compelling story about twin brothers played by Michael B. Jordan
10/04/2025
Xbox Unveils New 'Wake Up' Trailer Starring A Human Rat
"Wake up the human inside".Out of nowhere, Xbox has released its latest trailer for the brand today, and it's a pretty creative one that stars a human rat - or at least a rat who turns into a human!The tagline for it is "wake up the human inside".
10/04/2025
Mike Mignola Returns to the Hellboy Franchise in Summer 2025
Even in 2025, Mike Mignola can't quite leave the Hellboy franchise behind. Check out our exclusive first look at Hellboy and the B.P.R.D.: Professor Harvey is Gone.
10/04/2025
Argos is Giving Away £10 Free Credit, and You Can Use It For Switch 2 Game Preorders
Those in the UK can score £10 off any Switch 2 game preorder using this new promotional code deal at Argos.
10/04/2025
The Original Lilo & Stitch Is Releasing on 4K UHD: Here's Where to Preorder
The original Lilo & Stitch is releasing on 4K as an Ultimate Collector’s Edition. It's now available to preorder for $40.99 with a release date of May 6.
10/04/2025
Indiana Jones And The Great Circle 'Update 4' Now Live On Xbox
Here are the full patch notes.Today's one is specifically titled "Update 4", and it's primarily focused on quality-of-life features and bug fixes, although there are some new Adventure Books as well.The only specific Xbox features in Update 4 relate to the Steam version of the game, as you can now use Xbox cloud saves in that version even if you've never played Indiana Jones and the Great Circle on an Xbox console before.
10/04/2025
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild's Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Won't Include the DLC
Amid continued frustration and confusion from fans about how much the Nintendo Switch 2 and its games are going to cost them, we've learned that The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild's Nintendo Switch 2 edition doesn't come with the Expansion Pass, meaning you'll have to pay an additional $20 to play the DLC on the new system.
10/04/2025
Call Of Duty: Warzone Adds Free 'Pack 1' For Xbox Game Pass Members
A special DLC Perk for for CoD.If you've been browsing the Xbox Game Pass library on your console or PC today, you might have noticed that Call of Duty: Warzone is appearing in the "recently added" section, and that's because it's just received a free perk!Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members can now claim a Call of Duty: Warzone "Game Pass Pack 1" bundle for free by installing it from the Xbox Store.
10/04/2025
The San Francisco Nintendo Store Now Has Its Own Camper Waiting Out for the Switch 2 — and It's Not Even Open Yet
The Nintendo Store in San Francisco is not even open for another month, but it's already got at least one person camping out for a Nintendo Switch 2.
10/04/2025
Devil May Cry Anime Officially Getting Season 2 at Netflix
The Devil May Cry anime is officially getting Season 2 at Netflix.
10/04/2025
PS5's New Backgrounds Are More 'Dynamic' Than The Xbox Versions, But There's A Catch
We'd love a BIT more movement though.Xbox has released a massive array of dynamic backgrounds on Series X and Series S over the past few years, and I've loved tinkering with them and finding new favourites along the way - I'm currently rocking the South of Midnight one!That said, there's been some criticism that these dynamic backgrounds aren't exactly very dynamic, with most of them featuring extremely minimal movement.
10/04/2025
Shawn Levy's Star Wars Movie Hopefully 'On the Way Sooner Than You Think,' According To Writer
Remember Shawn Levy’s upcoming Star Wars movie? Don’t worry, the Deadpool & Wolverine director is still making the film — and we’ve even got a little update about it to reassure us.
10/04/2025
The Wheel of Time Season 3, Episode 7 Review – "Goldeneyes"
“Goldeneyes” offers some strong character growth, but the big battle to protect the Two Rivers feels repetitive at times.
10/04/2025
Amazon's Live-Action Tomb Raider Show From Fleabag's Phoebe Waller-Bridges Could Be 'Dead'
Amazon's highly-anticipated live-action Tomb Raider TV show is reportedly "dead."
10/04/2025
FragPunk Officially Has A New Release Date For Xbox Series X|S
The popular free-to-play shooter arrives THIS month!FragPunk was originally supposed to release for Xbox back in March, but ended up getting delayed indefinitely - and in that time, it's gone on to be a popular release on Steam, although admittedly its fanbase has dropped off since launch.FragPunk will be with us on Xbox before the end of the month, and in addition to crossplay and cross-progression support, console players will be getting free in-game gifts to make up for the delay.
10/04/2025
China May ‘Reduce or Ban’ U.S. Movies in Retaliation to Trump’s Tariffs, and They Just Made the Fifth Highest-Grossing Film of All Time Anyway
The animated Ne Zha 2 is a phenomenon in China, but what does it tell us about Hollywood’s relationship with the country? And how will President Trump's tariffs affect the situation now that China is hinting to ‘reduce or ban’ U.S. movies?
10/04/2025
Schedule 1 Interactive Map is Now Available
Our Schedule 1 map includes locations for customers, dealers, ATMs, and more!
10/04/2025
Apparent Avengers: Doomsday Set Photo Has MCU Fans Fearing the X-Men Are Doomed From the Start
An apparent Avengers: Doomsday set photo has set the Marvel Cinematic Universe fandom into overdrive, with some claiming it signals bad news for the X-Men.
10/04/2025
People Are Taking Live Chickens Into Screenings of the Minecraft Movie Now as 'CHICKEN JOCKEY!' Meme Gets Out of Hand
The Minecraft movie 'CHICKEN JOCKEY!' meme has escalated to the point where some cinemagoers are taking live chickens into screenings.
10/04/2025
Atomfall's Latest Xbox Update Apparently Fixes The Big Audio Bug
Here's the solitary patch note.You may recall that Atomfall has been suffering from a "no sound" bug on Xbox (and PC in some cases) where the audio has been cutting out after a certain period of time, but today's new update apparently fixes that.The update is classified as a "hotfix", and there's just one solitary patch note included as part of it:Read the full article on purexbox.com
10/04/2025
PS5 Pro and Slim Disc Drive Is Back in Stock at PS Direct
PS5 disc drives are back in stock at $79.99/£99.99 via PS Direct and select retailers. Grab one now while limited supplies last, especially in the UK where there's only one alternative at that same price available.
10/04/2025
Rumour: These Five Games Could Show Up At The Xbox Games Showcase 2025
A hint of what's to come?With the Xbox Games Showcase 2025 now officially being dated for June 8th, it's time for all the rumours and the leaks to start rolling in - and our first is from YouTuber eXtas1s, who has shared the information he's heard from his source.There are five games that he's rumoured will be showing up at the Xbox Games Showcase, and some are more obvious than others.
10/04/2025
Survivor Soulslike Ember and Blade Announced for PC
Ember and Blade is a new action game for PC that's ready to prove that survivor and Soulslike are flavors that go together like peanut butter and jelly.
10/04/2025
Ubisoft's The Crew Lawsuit Insists We Do Not Own The Games We Buy
Ubisoft has insisted that buying a game doesn't give players "unfettered ownership rights" to it, only a "limited license to access the game."
10/04/2025
Nightdive Wants To Know Which Xbox 360 Games Need A Remaster
"What would you like to see us remaster?".Last week, we mentioned how the team at Nightdive Studios was interested in bringing Xbox 360 games back from the dead, and now they're publicly asking which Xbox 360 (and PS3) games you'd like to see get the remaster treatment.This is via a follow-up post on Twitter, where Nightdive has been inundated with replies mentioning games like The Darkness, Lost Odyssey, The Saboteur, Singularity, Quake 4, Condemned, Army of Two and so much more.
10/04/2025
How to Watch the Masters Live: Where to Stream the Golf Tournament Online Today
Who will win the green jacket this year?
10/04/2025
Xbox Determined To Expand 'Play Anywhere', Says It Will Help Reach More Players
Just in time for a handheld, eh?For years, it felt like Xbox Play Anywhere was getting little to no attention from the folks over at Team Xbox, and now suddenly it's become the big thing in 2025 - quite possibly because an ASUS Xbox handheld is on the way this year.Xbox having a cross-buy system means we can get access to PC versions for some of our console games, and it sounds like the list is going to grow substantially in the future.
10/04/2025
Path of Exile 2 Dev Announces More Emergency Changes as Recent Steam User Reviews Hit 'Mostly Negative'
Path of Exile 2 developer Grinding Gear Games has issued more emergency changes to the action role-playing game amid a backlash to the nerf-heavy Dawn of the Hunt update that has caused recent Steam user reviews to plummet to ‘mostly negative.’
10/04/2025
Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (April 10-13)
As part of your Xbox Game Pass subscription.Xbox Free Play Days is now live once again for the coming weekend, and we've got three cool titles to check out over the next few days - including co-op FPS Crime Boss: Rockay City and multiplayer party game Moving Out 2.The other one is Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, which is hosting a separate free trial that only lasts until Friday, so if you're not a Game Pass member and you want to check that one out, you'll need to act quickly.
10/04/2025
Switch 2 Edition Games Contain Both the Game and the Upgrade on the Cart, Nintendo Clarifies
Nintendo has confirmed that Switch 2 Edition games contain both the game and the upgrade on the cartridge itself.
10/04/2025
Schedule I Update 0.3.4 Adds Pawn Shop, 'Fancy Stuff,' and More
Schedule I developer Tyler has released the 0.3.4 update for all players after a brief testing period, confirming via Steam patch notes what’s new in the game.
10/04/2025
Nintendo Keeps The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD Hopes Alive Despite Switch 2 GameCube Push
Just because The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker is coming to Switch 2 via the GameCube library doesn't mean the fan-favorite adventure won't be officially ported to the next-gen console, Nintendo has said.
10/04/2025
The Best Deals Today: Pokémon TCG Restocks, Xbox Controllers, and a Cyberpunk Game Bundle
As of April 10, Pokémon TCG: Stellar Crown Elite Trainer Box is $53.78 at Amazon, Terapagos ex Ultra-Premium Collection is $139.99, and Xbox Wireless Controllers are $39.99 ($25 off) at Lenovo.
10/04/2025
Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (April 10)
Including a Game of the Year contender!NHL 25, of course, is joining as part of EA Play - and it's just a console release, which means it's only available to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members.Blue Prince is available for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass members.
10/04/2025
Palworld Communications Director Says Developer Unlikely to Be Acquired: ‘Our CEO Would Never Allow It’
Will Palworld developer Pocketpair ever get acquired? Ultimately, it’s up to its leadership, but when I asked communications director and publishing manager John ‘Bucky’ Buckley about it at the Game Developers Conference last month, he found the whole prospect of Pocketpair’s acquisition to be very, very unlikely.
10/04/2025
Palworld Devs Aren't Fans of the 'Pokemon With Guns' Moniker
What do you think of when you think of Palworld? Unfortunately for the folks who made it, the answer is pretty likely to immediately be, “Pokemon with guns.” But that was never the intended takeaway, says the game's communications director.
10/04/2025
Palworld Communications Director Speaks on Generative AI Controversy, Online Struggles, and Why Palworld Is Misunderstood
At the Game Developers Conference (GDC) last month, we sat down for an extended conversation with John “Bucky” Buckley, communications director and publishing manager for Palworld developer Pocketpair.
10/04/2025
Nintendo Switch 2 Exclusive Games ‘Mitigates the Sticker Shock… Because You Want That Content So Bad,’ Ex-PlayStation Boss Says
The former boss of Sony Interactive Entertainment America has commented on the backlash to Nintendo’s Switch 2 pricing, saying the desire for exclusive Nintendo games “mitigates the sticker shock.”
10/04/2025
As Backlash Against $10 Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour Heats Up, Reggie Fils-Aimé Tweets the Story of Wii Sports Pack-in From IGN Interview — and Everyone Knows the Point He’s Trying to Make
Former Nintendo of America boss Reggie Fils-Aimé has pointed to the story of Wii pack-in game Wii Sports in thinly-veiled tweets addressing the controversy surrounding Nintendo’s decision to charge for Switch 2 tutorial game Welcome Tour.
10/04/2025
Gaming Headsets Don’t Get Much Better Than Beyerdynamic's MMX 300 (and 330) Pro
The Beyerdynamic MMX 300 Pro has hefty price tag, but in return you get studio-like audio quality, pro-level microphone clarity, and top-grade comfort.
10/04/2025
AU Deals: A Mario for Only 64 Coins, Reduced DualSenses, Split Fiction, Kingdom Come 2, and More!
Crack open the piggy bank and stretch those thumbs because today’s bargains are bangers.
10/04/2025
Apple TV+ Has Its Best Streaming Deal of 2025 So Far, No Ads Included
The perfect excuse to catch up on Severance.
09/04/2025
Epic Universe's Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry’s Line Is Half a Mile Long
Universal Epic Universe's Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry's ride line involves nearly half a mile of walking, and the entirety of the journey surrounds you with intricate designs, thoughtful details, and massive set pieces.
09/04/2025
The Pulsefire Haste 2 Pro Gaming Mouse is HyperX's Top Dog, Even if the Original is a Better Value
HyperX has made another top-performing gaming mouse in the Pulsefire Haste 2 Pro, but doesn't fully justify the price increase from its non-Pro counterpart.
09/04/2025
The Best PlayStation Portal Accessories
Love your PlayStation Portal? Here are the best accessories to pair it with.
09/04/2025
Barnes & Noble Is Having a Massive Spring Sale on LEGO Sets, Books, and Blu-rays
We found some surprisingly good deals.
09/04/2025
The Best Apple Watch Models to Buy in 2025
Which Apple Watch model is right for you or a loved one?
09/04/2025
Titanfall 3 Is Suddenly Being Rumoured Again, But Apparently It's 'Not Real'
Update: Giant Bomb's Jeff Grubb chimes in.Just a couple of years after Respawn insisted that nothing new was in the works in regards to the Titanfall series, a rumour has begun doing the rounds that Titanfall 3 is apparently in development.This originated a few days ago with two people on social media - YOROTSUKI and Osvaldatore - and the latter has since shared more details suggesting it's an Unreal Engine 5 project and is "almost complete".
09/04/2025
Popular Board Games Are Buy One Get One 50% Off at Amazon Right Now
Amazon is running a huge "buy one, get one half off" board game sale right now, and TONS of classics both old and new are eligible.
09/04/2025
The Anker 737 24,000mAh 140W Power Bank Just Dropped to $49.99: Save Nearly 70% Off
A practical accessory for your power guzzling gaming handheld.
09/04/2025
Save 50% Off This 75" Sony Bravia X85K 4K Smart TV, Cheaper Than Black Friday
Supports 4K gaming at up to 120fps on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X.
09/04/2025
Talking Point: What's The Best Game You've Played In 2025 So Far?
Today, we've been talking about how great South of Midnight is and how Xbox Game Pass has allowed a title like that to pleasantly surprise so many people - and it's far from the only game that's managed to do that in 2025 so far.Yes, we're only three months in, but we've already seen a ridiculous number of great games landing on Xbox and beyond this year.Read the full article on purexbox.com
09/04/2025
Battle Royale Interest is Declining But Fortnite Continues To Dominate, New Report Says
A new report from research firm Newzoo indicates the storm may be tightening on the battle royale genre, but Fortnite is still holding strong.
09/04/2025
The 65" LG Evo C3 4K OLED Smart TV Drops to Under $1,200 on Amazon
An older generation model that still trades blows with the best.
09/04/2025
PlayStation Portal Gets Cloud Game Streaming Beta Updates, Including Gameplay Capture Support
Sony is rolling out a new update for PlayStation Portal users who are using its Cloud Streaming Beta. Some user experience and general functionality updates are getting added to the remote play system's cloud capabilities later today.
09/04/2025
The Impeccably Built Sapphire Nitro+ RX 7900 XTX Graphics Card Is Below MSRP for a Very Limited Time
The best AMD GPU you can get your hands on.
09/04/2025
Destination D23 Ticket Sales Date Revealed Alongside New Details on Exclusive Experiences
Alongside new exciting details, Disney has revealed that tickets for Destination D23: A Journey Around the Worlds of Disney will go on sale on April 14, 2025.
09/04/2025
Nintendo Switch 2 Accessory Preorders Now Available at My Nintendo Store UK
You can now preorder Nintendo Switch accessories at My Nintendo Store UK, along with games, and the new Pro Controller.
09/04/2025
The Last of Us Officially Renewed For Season 3 Just Days Before Season 2 Premieres
Major news, even if we all saw it coming: HBO's The Last of Us has officially been renewed for Season 3, less than a week before the premiere of Season 2 on Max.
09/04/2025
The Best Smartwatches to Buy in 2025
These smart watches track your activity, display your notifications, and do plenty more than just track time and look nice.
09/04/2025
PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for April 2025 Confirmed
Sony has published the list of PlayStation Plus Game Catalog additions for April 2025, revealing a lineup of games that includes highlights like Hogwarts Legacy, Blue Prince, Battlefield 1, and more.
09/04/2025
Microsoft Xbox Wireless Controllers Are Down to as Low as $34.99 at Lenovo
The best Xbox and PC gaming controllers at this price point.
09/04/2025
Novocaine Now Available on Digital, No Word on Streaming Release Date
Everything we know about the new action comedy Novocaine, including who's in the cast, when and where it will be available to stream, and how to find showtimes near you.
09/04/2025
Titanfall 3 Is Suddenly Being Rumoured Again, Said To Be 'Almost Complete'
Believe it when we see it.Just a couple of years after Respawn insisted that nothing new was in the works in regards to the Titanfall series, a rumour has begun doing the rounds that Titanfall 3 is apparently in development.This originated a few days ago with two people on social media - YOROTSUKI and Osvaldatore - and the latter has since shared more details suggesting it's an Unreal Engine 5 project and is "almost complete".
09/04/2025
The Original Photo From The Shining's Iconic Final Shot Has Been Found, 45 Years After the Movie's Release
Stanley Kubrick’s 1980 adaptation of The Shining has arguably one of the most memorable final shots in all of genre cinema: the utterly unsettling photograph from the Overlook Hotel’s 1921 Fourth of July ball featuring a Jack Torrance (Jack Nicholson) who simply had not been born yet front and center in the image.Nicholson had been added to a real image that was altered for the movie — but the original faded into obscurity after its use in the film.That’s right, Shining-heads, the original 1921 Fourth of July ball photograph has been found a whopping 45 years after the film’s release.
09/04/2025
Score 6 Sean Connery James Bond Films in This 4K Collection, Now Up for Preorder
The 007: James Bond Sean Connery Six-Film Collection is available to preorder on 4K and as a limited edition steelbook for $104.98 and $139.99, respectively.
09/04/2025
Xbox Provides First Look At 11 Minutes Of The Outer Worlds 2 Gameplay
A sneak peak of what's to come.Following today's announcement that The Outer Worlds 2 will be getting a special Direct event alongside the Xbox Games Showcase 2025 in June, Xbox has treated us to 11 minutes of gameplay footage via a partnership with IGN.This is a meaty glimpse at what we can expect later this year, and although it's perhaps a little slower-paced than we'd like (probably the player's fault more than anything), it certainly seems to be shaping up well as things stand.
09/04/2025
Best NAS for 2025: Save All Your Games, Movies, and More With a Network-Attached Storage Device
Ever wanted a hard drive you could access from anywhere? Network Attached Storage might be the right solution for backing up your games, movies, and more digital data.
09/04/2025
Surfshark Knocks 87% Off Its Popular VPN In Birthday Sale, Here's Why It's My Favorite VPN
Get a trustworthy VPN for as little as $1.99 a month in SurfShark VPN’s limited-time Birthday Sale, knocking 87% off until April 30.
09/04/2025
Two EA Sports Games Reduced By 90% In Xbox 'Just For You' Offers
With the Xbox Spring Sale 2025 'Sneak Preview' now underway, we've got hundreds of games that have suddenly received discounts on the Xbox Store - including a couple of new additions to the special "Just For You" category.I've just had a look on my Xbox, and because I'm an EA Play member (as part of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate), I'm being offered EA Sports College Football 25 and EA Sports Madden NFL 25 at 90% off - two great discounts!Read the full article on purexbox.com
09/04/2025
The Outer Worlds 2: 11 Minutes of Exclusive Gameplay – IGN First
Welcome to our latest IGN First month of exclusive coverage, and in April it's all about The Outer Worlds 2.This is the very first look at its gameplay, and it takes us through a quest where you infiltrate the N-Ray Facility to show off several of the game’s new features and mechanics, as well as how it’s rethinking level design.And one of the biggest things that stood out to me is how much deeper it’s going to be as an RPG, even drawing influence from immersive sims like Deus Ex and Dishonored.
09/04/2025
Warfare: Will Poulter and Joseph Quinn on Playing Navy SEALs in A24's New Thriller
IGN recently spoke with actors Will Poulter and Joseph Quinn about their roles as Navy SEALs in A24's new thriller Warfare, written and directed by Iraq War veteran Ray Mendoza and Alex Garland (Civil War, 28 Days Later).
09/04/2025
Diablo 4’s 2025 Roadmap Hasn’t Gone Down Well With Hardcore Fans — and Even the Former President of Blizzard Isn’t Sure Where the Game Is Going
Diablo 4's 2025 roadmap hasn't gone down well with hardcore fans — and even the former president of Blizzard has waded in.
09/04/2025
Disney Illusion Island Jumps From Nintendo Switch To Xbox This May
Developed by the team behind Battletoads (2020).Back in 2023, a 2D platformer known as Disney Illusion Island was released exclusively for the Nintendo Switch, and now two years later, it's finally being pushed out to Xbox and PlayStation consoles as well as PC.The release date for Disney Illusion Island on Xbox Series X and Series S is May 30th (2025), and it'll include all the updates that have been added to the Switch version, as well as a new C.A.S.H. update featuring Scrooge McDuck.
09/04/2025
Switch 2 GameCube Controller Appears to Be Compatible With GameCube Classics Only, According to Nintendo Small Print
Nintendo GameCube is coming to Nintendo Switch Online alongside the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2, with a classic controller on the way too. But some small print indicates that Nintendo's new GameCube controller for the Switch 2 may only, officially, be meant for GameCube use.
09/04/2025
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Drops to Just £48 Using This Promo Code in the UK
You can get Assassin’s Creed Shadows & pre-orders on Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 at 15% off, using the voucher RALLY15 with this trusted eBay seller.
09/04/2025
Avengers: Doomsday Star Simu Liu Says Marvel Doesn't Tell Cast 'Anything' Because Tom Holland and Mark Ruffalo 'Ruined It for All of Us'
It’s official: Shang-Chi is coming back to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The massive Avengers: Doomsday livestream revealed that Simu Liu would in fact be returning for the upcoming ensemble film — but because of how tight-lipped Marvel Studios is about potential spoilers, he was pretty quiet himself about the fact that his name was going to show up on the back of a chair alongside other MCU greats.
09/04/2025
Captain America: Brave New World Exclusive Deleted Scene Between President Ross and Isaiah Bradley
IGN can exclusively debut a deleted scene from Captain America: Brave New World ahead of its release on digital platforms April 15th and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD on May 13. The clip sees President Thaddeus Ross (Harrison Ford) extend an apology and an unexpected invitation to the original super soldier, Isaiah Bradley (Carl Lumbly).
09/04/2025
Feature: Xbox Is Putting A Lot Of Confidence In The Outer Worlds 2 This Summer
We now finally have a date for the Xbox Games Showcase 2025, along with the confirmation that it'll be followed by a special Direct on The Outer Worlds 2 - marking the third time Xbox has provided a "double-feature" in June.No pressure Obsidian, but you've got some big shoes to fill!The first double-feature was based around the upcoming launch of Starfield in 2023, while Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 got the treatment last year - two absolutely mammoth games that went on to sell boatloads of copies.
09/04/2025
Activision Tweaks Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone's Terminator Skin After Players Said It Was 'Pay-to-Win' for Being So Hard to See
Activision has tweaked Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone's controversial Terminator skin after players called it "pay-to-win" for being so hard to see.
09/04/2025
Did Daredevil: Born Again Just Confirm A Popular Foggy Nelson Fan Theory?
Daredevil: Born Again's penultimate episode gave even more credence to a popular fan-theory surrounding Foggy Nelson, but would the show really go there?
09/04/2025
Xbox Games Showcase 2025 & Outer Worlds 2 Direct Announced For June
"This year we will again have a double feature".Microsoft has announced today that the huge Xbox Games Showcase for 2025 will officially take place on Sunday, June 8th (in most regions), and it'll be followed by a special Direct dedicated to Obsidian's The Outer Worlds 2.Here are all the dates and start times for the Xbox Games Showcase 2025:Read the full article on purexbox.com
09/04/2025
Microsoft Confirms Xbox Games Showcase 2025 for June, Plus the Outer Worlds 2 Direct
Microsoft has solidified its plans for June, confirming an Xbox Games Showcase 2025 as well as an The Outer Worlds 2 Direct. Here's everything you need to know, including livestream times in your timezone.
09/04/2025
Trump's Tariffs Hit PC Hardware, Razer Gaming Laptop Removed From Sale
The import tariffs imposed by U.S. President Trump are once again impacting U.S. gamers, this time affecting Razer's Blade 16 gaming laptop.
09/04/2025
Blizzard Shares 2025 Roadmap For Diablo 4 On Xbox & Beyond
Just yesterday, we saw Diablo 3 getting added to Xbox Game Pass for the first time, and then Blizzard decided to reveal the 2025 roadmap for Diablo 4 later in the evening, revealing what's to come this year.As you may know, the next expansion for Diablo 4 isn't planned to arrive until 2026, so for the time being, there are various new quests and updates on the way.Interestingly, mouse and keyboard support on Xbox is a planned feature!
09/04/2025
Hades 2 Coming to Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 as a Timed Console Exclusive
Hades 2 is coming to Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 as a timed console exclusive.
09/04/2025
Arma Reforger Dev Claims There's 'Almost No Competition For Us' On Xbox & PS5
Arma Reforger has been back in the news a little bit recently following its big 1.3 update on Xbox and other platforms a couple of weeks ago, and clearly, the team behind it are confident they've got the best game of its kind on Xbox & PS5.Speaking to VideoGamer in a new interview, project lead Krzysztof Bielawski claimed that there's "basically almost no competition" for Arma Reforger on Xbox and PS5, noting that the likes of Hell Let Loose and Insurgency: Sandstorm are smaller titles that don't offer the same kind of "unmatched" gameplay experience.Read the full article on purexbox.com
09/04/2025
Fortnite 'Is All Vibes Now' as Players in Sabrina Carpenter Skins Dance It Out Instead of Fighting
Sabrina Carpenter has joined the ranks in Fortnite, and she's bringing peace and love to the battle royale.
09/04/2025
Deals for Today: Pokémon Surging Sparks, INIU Chargers, and Fallout Gear
As of April 9, the Pokémon TCG Surging Sparks Booster Bundle is $45.02 at Amazon, undercutting reseller prices. INIU power banks are up to 25% off, and the Fallout Vault 33 backpack is available for $199.99 at the IGN Store.
09/04/2025
Arrowhead Wants Helldivers 2 to Be Around ‘For Years and Years and Years to Come’ — and What About a Warhammer 40,000 Collab?
IGN interviews Helldivers 2 developer Arrowhead about Steam concurrents, a possible Warhammer 40,000 collab, and keeping the game going for years to come.
09/04/2025
Opinion: South Of Midnight Reminds Me Why I Love Xbox Game Pass
I've talked before about how April 2025's Xbox Game Pass lineup has looked amazing for ages now, but admittedly it was Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 that I had my eye on the most - and definitely not Xbox's own South of Midnight.That's not to say I thought South of Midnight looked bad, but after years of covering the game throughout its development, I'd never found myself being drawn to it for whatever reason.and I would never have found that out if not for Xbox Game Pass.
09/04/2025
Feature: Here's What The Reviews Are Saying About Commandos: Origins On Xbox Game Pass
Today's the day for Commandos: Origins on Xbox Game Pass!This long-awaited sequel launches day one on the service, and ahead of launch, we've been seeing a handful of reviews going live over the past few hours.As a reminder, Commandos: Origins is an RTS that follows on from the original Commandos games that were released back in the late '90s and early '00s, and it's available for Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and PC.
09/04/2025
BAFTA Games Awards 2025: The Full List of Winners
The BAFTA Games Awards 2025 took place last night. Here's the full list of winners.
09/04/2025
Nintendo’s Official Switch 2 Camera for GameChat Is 1080p, Hori’s Piranha Plant Switch 2 Camera Is 480p
Hori’s Nintendo Switch 2 Piranha Plant camera has a resolution of just 480p — a much poorer resolution than Nintendo’s official Switch 2 camera.
09/04/2025
Nintendo Appears to Accidentally Confirm Iconic Track for Mario Kart World
Earlier this week, we reported that the Korean Nintendo website had accidentally revealed an announced character coming to Donkey Kong Bananza (spoilers!), and now the website has confirmed an iconic track is making a return for Mario Kart World.
09/04/2025
Commandos: Origins Review
Commandos: Origins puts a strict focus on stealth, and the result is slow-paced, challenging, and consistently satisfying when all your plans come together.
09/04/2025
AU Deals: Big Bites Off Monster Hunters, Metaphor, Sonics, Resi, Elden Ring, and More!
Get ready to equip your wallet to your main hand for mad discounts.
09/04/2025
Daredevil: Born Again Episode 8 Review
An excellently crafted penultimate episode pits Daredevil against his two greatest nemeses at the same time.
09/04/2025
Save 20% Off the Hoto Snapbloq, a New Modular Series of Electric Precision Tool Sets
Includes an electric mini screwdriver, drill, and rotary tool for electronics and hobby work.
09/04/2025
New Mobile Suit Gundam Model Kits Are Up for Preorder as the Anime Airs on Amazon
You can pre-order new Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX model kits right now at Amazon.
08/04/2025
Robert Pattinson Has Been Cast in Dune 3, But Which Character Is He Playing?
With reports surfacing that Robert Pattinson is being eyed for a villain role in Dune 3, we explore which characters he might play.
08/04/2025
The Last of Us Season 2 Cast: Who's New and Coming Back to the HBO Show?
The Last of Us TV show returns to HBO and Max for a second season, and we're here to break down all the new and returning cast members, including Pedro Pascal's Joel, Bella Ramsey's Ellie, and newcomer Kaitlyn Dever as Abby.
08/04/2025
How to Watch the Predator Movies in Chronological Order
Here's where to watch every movie in the franchise.
08/04/2025
Pure Xbox Game Club: April 2025 - South Of Midnight
Come join the PX Game Club!We can't take credit on staff for this — the PX Game Club is the work of PeaceSalad, ralphdibny, Balta666 and the rest of the contributors over at the Pure Xbox forums, who have established a community that meets up every month to play a game on Xbox Game Pass and share their experiences.Games are voted on every month by the contributors involved.
08/04/2025
Xbox Wins Just One Award At The BAFTAs, Despite Being Nominated For 16
A few weeks ago, we mentioned how Xbox's Hellblade 2 had received more nominations than any other game at the BAFTA Game Awards for 2025, so it's a little disappointing to see that it only took home one of those awards today.That award is for Technical Achievement, with Hellblade 2 beating Astro Bot, Black Myth: Wukong, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Tiny Glade and Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 in the process, so it outlasted some strong competition!Read the full article on purexbox.com
08/04/2025
The Chicken Jockey Scene Was Already Immortalized in LEGO Before the Minecraft Movie Released
The Woodland Mansion Fighting Ring LEGO set came out on March 1.
08/04/2025
The Best Racing Wheels for Any Type of Driver
If you're even a little bit serious about making the most out of driving games, a racing wheel is a must-have gaming accessory.
08/04/2025
Best Anime Like Cowboy Bebop
With Lazarus at the top of everyone's minds, here are the best anime like Shinichirō Watanabe's classic series Cowboy Bebop.
08/04/2025
Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion - Here’s What Comes in Each Edition
Everything you need to know to preorder Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion, including what comes in each edition, how much it costs, and more.
08/04/2025
The Second Predator Movie of 2025 Has Been Revealed - Predator: Killer of Killers
Predator: Killer of Killers is an animated anthology movie coming exclusively to Hulu from Prey director Dan Trachtenberg. Watch the trailer here.
08/04/2025
Save 18% Off Monster Hunter Wilds for PlayStation 5
Oversized swords, gargantuan monsters, and cats.
08/04/2025
Marvel Uploads 8 Hours of Wolverine Breathing for National Stress Awareness Month
Marvel has published an eight-hour video of Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine breathing in hopes of helping MCU fans de-stress.
08/04/2025
How to Watch Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX, a New Anime From the Evangelion Team
The newest Gundam anime, created by the team behind Neon Genesis Evangelion, kicks off today for American audiences. Here's everything you need to know.
08/04/2025
Marvel Rivals Season 2 Update Patch Notes Introduce Emma Frost Ahead of Launch This Week
NetEase has published Marvel Rivals Season 2 update patch notes ahead of its April 11 release date.
08/04/2025
EXCLUSIVE: Blizzard Tells IGN What's Coming to Diablo 4 in 2025 and 2026, Including New Expansion, New Ranking System And, Finally, Leaderboards
In an exclusive interview with IGN, Blizzard reveals what's coming to Diablo 4 in 2025 and 2026, including the new expansion, a new ranking system and, finally, leaderboards.
08/04/2025
Helldivers 2: The Board Game Hands-On Preview
We go hands-on with a prototype of the upcoming Helldivers 2: The Board Game and chat with the game designers about bringing the PlayStation hit to the tabletop.
08/04/2025
Nintendo's Doug Bowser Just Channelled One Of The Most Infamous Xbox Quotes Ever
Don, you're famous again!If you're an Xbox fan of a certain age, you probably remember one of the most infamous moments in the brand's history that occurred back in 2013, when then-Xbox boss Don Mattrick advised people who didn't have access to a constant internet connection to just buy an Xbox 360 - rather than the new Xbox One that had just been unveiled.It was seen as an extremely out-of-touch moment that arguably cost Don Mattrick his job, and Xbox eventually went back on the whole idea of a 24-hour internet requirement, adding offline functionality to the Xbox One in time for launch.
08/04/2025
Nintendo's Doug Bowser Just Channelled One Of The Most Infamous Xbox Quotes Ever
Don, you're famous again!If you're an Xbox fan of a certain age, you probably remember one of the most infamous moments in the brand's history that occurred back in 2013, when then-Xbox boss Don Mattrick advised people who didn't have access to a constant internet connection to just buy an Xbox 360 - rather than the new Xbox One that had just been unveiled.It was seen as an extremely out-of-touch moment that arguably cost Don Mattrick his job, and Xbox eventually went back on the whole idea of a 24-hour internet requirement, adding offline functionality to the Xbox One in time for launch.
08/04/2025
The Best Deals Today: ASUS Gaming Gear, Vampire Hunter D Bundle, and Street Fighter Cards
As of April 8, ASUS gaming gear is up to 40% off at Amazon, including the Harpe wireless mouse for $89.99 (save $60) and the Falchion keyboard for $99.99 (save $50). Also: get 29 Vampire Hunter D novels for $18 via Humble Bundle.
08/04/2025
Xbox Pulls Back The Curtain On Two Behind-Closed-Doors Showcases
Every now and again, the team at Xbox treats media to behind-closed-doors showcases that give us a look at some upcoming games - typically a small selection of Xbox indie games that are coming out in the not-too-distant future.We've actually seen two of these in April already - one called the "Xbox EMEA Developer Sessions" that Pure Xbox was in attendance for, and one called the "Xbox Asia Developer Sessions" that Pure Xbox wasn't in attendance for.Read the full article on purexbox.com
08/04/2025
Xbox Pulls Back The Curtain On Two Behind-Closed-Doors Showcases
Every now and again, the team at Xbox treats media to behind-closed-doors showcases that give us a look at some upcoming games - typically a small selection of Xbox indie games that are coming out in the not-too-distant future.We've actually seen two of these in April already - one called the "Xbox EMEA Developer Sessions" that Pure Xbox was in attendance for, and one called the "Xbox Asia Developer Sessions" that Pure Xbox wasn't in attendance for.Read the full article on purexbox.com
08/04/2025
The Best Star Wars Novel Is Getting a 20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition
Author Matthew Stover's novelization of Revenge of the Sith may well be the best Star Wars book ever written, and now it's getting the Deluxe Edition treatment it deserves.
08/04/2025
One of the Funniest Moments From A Minecraft Movie Was Inspired by The NeverEnding Story
The team behind A Minecraft Movie revealed to us that one of the funniest moments in the video game adaptation was actually inspired by The NeverEnding Story.
08/04/2025
Hades 2 Fans Will Have To Wait A Bit Longer For The Xbox Version
Just like with the first game.We've been very eager to get our hands on Hades 2 ever since it was announced back in late 2022, but unfortunately, we're going to have to wait just a bit longer - because it's getting console priority with the Nintendo Switch 2.Yes, a new video posted by Nintendo 2 today includes the line "launching first for consoles on Nintendo Switch 2", with more information coming later this year.
08/04/2025
This Cool LEGO Board Game Is on Sale for 45% Off
Monkey Palace: A Lego Board Game has received a 45% discount at Amazon, dropping its price from $39.99 to $22.06.
08/04/2025
Talking Point: How Excited Are You For A Potential Oblivion Remake This Month?
The rumours are still flooding in.We've seen the likes of Nate The Hate and DetectiveSeeds suggesting it's on the way soon, and now Giant Bomb's Jeff Grubb is also saying it'll shadow drop in April.Perhaps there's a slight chance they're all misinformed, but it seems much more likely that we'll be getting this new version of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion over the next few weeks.
08/04/2025
Humble Bundle Announces Spring Shonen Manga Special: 96 Volumes of Fire Force, Noragami for $30
Get a whole lot of shonen manga for a pittance in the latest digital ebook bundle from Humble Bundle.
08/04/2025
20 Overlooked Nintendo Switch Games
The Switch 2 is finally on its way which means there's never been a better time to check out these Switch games before making the jump to Nintendo's next big console.
08/04/2025
Xbox Is Running A 'Buy One, Get Four Free' Sale On LEGO Games This Week
Xbox is back with another 'Buy One, Get XX Free' offer on the Microsoft Store this week, and this time it's specifically a 'Buy One, Get Four Free' promotion for LEGO games, which at first glance looks to be an extremely good offer.LEGO CITY Undercover has been reduced down to just £4.99 in the past, for example, whereas here it's £49.99 - and the same can be said of many other LEGO titles in this list.Read the full article on purexbox.com
08/04/2025
Dark Horse's The Last of Us: Joel Bust Showcases His Dangerous Side
Dark Horse is finally following up on its The Last of Us: Ellie Bust from 2024 with a companion piece showcasing Joel in all his deadly fury.
08/04/2025
Amazon Pokémon TCG Restock Updates: I've Found More Surging Sparks Packs In Tins
As of April 8, Amazon has restocked the Pokémon TCG Stacking Tin for $19.99. Each tin includes 3 booster packs — featuring Surging Sparks, home to top cards like Pikachu ex and Milotic ex.
08/04/2025
Here's What The Reviews Are Saying About The Backbone One: Xbox Edition
Spoiler alert, they're loving it!Back in late March, Microsoft unveiled a new mobile controller known as the Backbone One Xbox Edition, and various critics have been getting their hands on it recently - resulting in some very impressive initial reviews.As a reminder, the Backbone One Xbox Edition is priced at $109.99 and supports both Android and iOS devices, designed to be the ultimate way to play Xbox Cloud Gaming and Xbox Remote Play titles on your phone.
08/04/2025
Xbox Owners Fed Up With 'Outbreak' Spam On The Microsoft Store
There are over 60 versions of it!It's not really about the games themselves, but simply how many versions of them are available on the Microsoft Store.At the time of writing, we've counted 61 (yes, 61) different editions / bundles of Outbreak games available on Xbox.
08/04/2025
Anime Mania Codes (April 2025)
These working codes will help you stock up on Gold and Gems in Anime Mania.
08/04/2025
Nintendo Switch 2 Preorders Live UK: Argos Back in Stock Today
Nintendo Switch 2 preorders have now started in the UK, with Argos back in stock, and Amazon and Nintendo expected to go live anytime today as well.
08/04/2025
Xbox Spring Sale 2025 'Sneak Preview' Now Live, 400+ Games Discounted
Game Pass members get the deals one week early!This year's promotion has begun with one week of exclusivity for Game Pass members, before the sale is blown open to all Xbox players in the near future - seemingly on April 11th.We have over 400 games discounted here, including some of the biggest and best Xbox titles available.
08/04/2025
Three Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (April 8)
Including a brand-new first-party release!We're kicking off a busy week for Xbox Game Pass today with two brand-new additions to the service and one that's new for Xbox Game Pass Standard members.That game is obviously South of Midnight, which has a release time of 9am PDT / 12pm EDT 5pm BST on Xbox Game Pass. Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls - Ultimate Evil Edition will also be dropping later in the day, marking its debut on Xbox Game Pass over 10 years since it first launched for Xbox One!
08/04/2025
Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (April 8)
Including a brand-new first-party release!We're kicking off a busy week for Xbox Game Pass today with two brand-new additions to the service and one that's new for Xbox Game Pass Standard members.That game is obviously South of Midnight, which has a release time of 9am PDT / 12pm EDT 5pm BST on Xbox Game Pass. Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls - Ultimate Evil Edition will also be dropping later in the day, marking its debut on Xbox Game Pass over 10 years since it first launched for Xbox One!
08/04/2025
AU Deals: Serious Rupees off a Special Switch, Modern Star Wars, Baldur's 3, Hogwarts, and More!
No need to dig through digital shelves this week; some sick deals have landed across all major platforms
08/04/2025
The Heartbreaking Moment I Knew Who Would Die in The White Lotus Season 3 Finale
You knew someone was going to die in The White Lotus Season 3 finale. But a specific shot really gave away the game early in the episode, "Amor Fati."
08/04/2025
Best Buy Has a Slim Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 RTX 4060 Gaming Laptop for Under $1,100
A 3 pound gaming-capable laptop with a gorgeous OLED display.
08/04/2025
Blue Prince Review
Ever-shifting halls and a rich web of enticing mysteries secure its spot as an all-time puzzle great.
07/04/2025
Save $200 Off a Pair of Excellent KEF Q1 Meta Bookshelf Speakers at Best Buy
The least expensive speaker setup employing KEF's Meta technology.
07/04/2025
Get a 512GB SanDisk Micro SDXC Memory Card (Nintendo Switch Compatible) for Just $21.53
The best price of the year on a 512GB U3 A2 Micro SD card.
07/04/2025
The Best One Piece Moments of All Time
With over 1000 episodes, One Piece has had more than a few unforgettable moments. Here are our picks for the top 10.
07/04/2025
Path of Exile 2 Dawn of the Hunt Update: List of Everything New (Plus Helpful Guides and Tools!)
Path of Exile 2’s largest update yet, Dawn of the Hunt adds a ton of new content and changes the game in many ways. IGN and Maxroll have teamed up to bring you lots of new, helpful guides and builds to take on the daunting swatch of new stuff that we will do our best to summarize here: Patch 0.2.0 brings more ways to play with the all-new Huntress Class along with 5 Ascendancies, Azmeri Wisps to chase, shiny new Uniques to hunt for, and a revamped endgame experience.
07/04/2025
These Recently Retired LEGO Sets Are Still Available at Amazon, But Not for Long
The LEGO train waits for no one.
07/04/2025
Why Tron: Ares Looks Like a Truly Baffling Sequel
As exciting as the prospect of a third Tron movie is, we can't help but be a little puzzled by the Tron: Ares trailer. Where are all the major characters from Tron: Legacy?
07/04/2025
Assassin's Creed Shadows Gets First Major Xbox Update, Here Are The Patch Notes
19.5 GB on Xbox Series X|S.Back in late March, Assassin's Creed Shadows received its first hotfix update on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, and now this week it's receiving its first major update for those consoles in the form of title update 1.0.2.There's a lot to unpack in here, including horse auto-follow and speed improvements, the ability to reset Mastery Nodes, boss fight balancing, improved frame rates in the Hideout (in Performance Mode) and a whole lot more!
07/04/2025
Pick Up an Inexpensive Cordless Tire Inflator and Car Jump Starter for Emergencies
Avoid being stranded on the road without the proper tools.
07/04/2025
The Minecraft Movie Team Had a Private Server They Played On and Jack Black Even Built His Own Mansion
IGN had the chance to speak with the team behind A Minecraft Movie, and they shared that they built a private server that the cast and crew had access to in order to make this adaptation feel as faithful as possible. Plus, Jack Black even built a huge mansion with an art gallery to prove he was a 'real Minecrafter.'
07/04/2025
Walmart's Exclusive Blu-ray Edition of A Minecraft Movie Is Worth Buying for the Crafting Table Alone
Add this crafting table to your physical media collection.
07/04/2025
Oscar Isaac Pulls Out of Star Wars Celebration, and Now MCU Fans Think Moon Knight Is in Avengers: Doomsday
Oscar Isaac pulls out of Star Wars Celebration "due to changes in his production schedule" — and now MCU fans think Moon Knight is in Avengers: Doomsday.
07/04/2025
Death Stranding Live-Action Movie Has Its Director
Michael Sarnoski, director of A Quiet Place: Day One, is reportedly set to write and direct the live-action adaptation of Kojima Productions' Death Stranding.
07/04/2025
Where to Watch My Hero Academia: Vigilantes - Episode Release Dates
Everything we know about the My Hero Academia anime spin-off, including where to stream, when to expect new episodes, and who's starring in the English and Japanese voice casts.
07/04/2025
Was That a Herobrine Easter Egg in A Minecraft Movie? Producer Responds
If you’re a Minecraft die-hard, you might have seen one particularly sneaky Easter egg in the new film adaptation A Minecraft Movie — but all is not what it seems.
07/04/2025
The LEGO Dune Ornithopter Drops to a New Low Price on Amazon
The only LEGO Dune set there is.
07/04/2025
Talking Point: What Are You Hoping To See In The Xbox Spring Sale?
It looked like the Xbox Spring Sale was all set to appear last Friday, but it now seems we'll be getting it this Friday instead - and it should bring close to 1000 discounts with it, including for many AAA titles.Are you hoping to snag any of the top 10 Xbox of games of 2025 so far - such as Split Fiction or Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 - or perhaps a classic from years past, such as Baldur's Gate 3, Elden Ring, Alan Wake 2 or something along those lines?Read the full article on purexbox.com
07/04/2025
Get a Massive 83" Samsung 4K OLED TV for Just $1,800
An excellent TV to pair with your PS5 or Xbox console.
07/04/2025
Switch 2 Fares Well Against Xbox Series S In Street Fighter 6 Comparison
With the Nintendo Switch 2 on the horizon, you better believe we're going to be inundated with comparisons between the Switch 2, Xbox and PS5 versions of games, and Street Fighter 6 is one of the first examples of that.This is thanks to ElAnalistaDeBits on Youtube, which has put together a Switch 2 vs. Xbox Series S comparison for Street Fighter 6 that you can see up above - and the results are very similar between the two consoles.Read the full article on purexbox.com
07/04/2025
The Last of Us Season 2 Review (Spoiler-Free)
It’s still good, but it’s also a sequel that struggles because it’s only half of the story.
07/04/2025
A Selection of Adorable Animal Crossing LEGO Sets Are on Sale Right Now
A selection of Animal Crossing LEGO sets are on sale right now at Amazon and Target, including K.K.’s Concert in The Plaza set, the Fly with Dodo Airlines Airport set, Leif's Caravan & Garden Shop, and the Stargazing with Celeste set.
07/04/2025
My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Premiere Review
Vigilantes expands the world of the popular superhero anime with dazzling visuals and a relatable new hero.
07/04/2025
Feature: Xbox's Next-Gen Vision Could Transform How We Look At Consoles In The Future
I've been thinking a lot about the next Xbox console recently and all the rumours that are doing the rounds about it - that it'll be more Windows-based, that it'll be very cloud and AI-based, and that it may even feature Steam support.Who knows how true any of these will be, but I think it's a safe-ish bet that when the new Xbox console does roll around, it's going to differ - potentially a lot - to the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S systems we've become accustomed to over the past five years.Xbox (or "Microsoft Gaming") has a totally different vision these days.
07/04/2025
Nintendo Fan Plans On Waiting in Line For Switch 2 At Nintendo New York For Next 2 Months
Nintendo fans are presumably eager to get their hands on the Nintendo Switch 2. But one in particular seems a bit more eager than most, as he's already starting the line in front of the Nintendo New York store two months in advance to ensure he gets one.
07/04/2025
Microsoft's Quake 2 AI Prototype Sparks Debate Online
Microsoft has created a playable "interactive space inspired" by Quake II using AI, and it's sparked a vociferous debate online.
07/04/2025
Feature: Blue Prince Debuts To Unbelievable Reviews Ahead Of Xbox Game Pass Launch
"One of the best games ever made".it's definitely a game of the year contender.The reviews have dropped for Blue Prince today, and at the time of writing it's got a 92 average on Metacritic (for PC), For reference, Split Fiction has 93 as the #1 Xbox game of 2025.
07/04/2025
Hilarious Unfinished A Minecraft Movie Clips Featuring Jack Black and Jason Momoa Leak Online
Minecraft is everywhere right now — including on your feed in the form of a few unfinished clips from A Minecraft Movie that have gone viral on social media. Two sneak peek videos of the new Minecraft film before it was finished have made their way around the internet, and it seems as though fans are getting a kick out of them following the film’s record-breaking opening weekend in the U.S.
07/04/2025
My Best Pokémon TCG Buy Today: Azure Legends Tins Has Surging Sparks Boosters
As of April 7, the Pokémon TCG: Azure Legends Tin is available for $29.99 at Amazon. It includes 5 booster packs — featuring 2 Surging Sparks, plus packs from Stellar Crown, Temporal Forces, and Obsidian Flames.
07/04/2025
Nintendo Switch 2 Developers Discuss The Console's Tech and Iwata's Lasting Legacy on its Development
Talking tech, the Nintendo handhelds that inspired them and the impact Satoru Iwata's legacy had on the new console.
07/04/2025
Bungie's 'Marathon' Still Coming To Xbox, Full Gameplay Reveal Dated For This Week
It's been a while since we last heard about Bungie's new 'Marathon' extraction shooter, but it's suddenly now reappeared with a new teaser trailer - revealing that a full gameplay reveal showcase will be taking place this Saturday.Specifically, Marathon's gameplay reveal is set for April 12th at 10am PDT / 1pm EDT / 6pm BST.You'll be able to watch the full thing on Twitch, and we'll be recapping it here at Pure Xbox ASAP after the event as well.
07/04/2025
Currys Has Gaming Gift Cards at 15% Off Today: Perfect Timing for Nintendo Switch 2
Currys has gaming gift cards at 15% off today, and it's perfect timing for buying the cheaper, digital versions of Nintendo Switch 2 games.
07/04/2025
Our Big Nintendo Switch 2 Interview with Nintendo of America's Bill Trinen
IGN interviewed Nintendo of America's Bill Trinen to discuss Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza, the decision to price Switch 2 at $450 and Mario Kart at $80, Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour as a paid digital product rather than a pack-in game, and a lot more.
07/04/2025
Switch 2 Exclusive Mario Kart World Justifies Its $80 Price Tag, Nintendo Insists in First Comments Addressing Cost Controversy
In an interview with IGN, Nintendo has insisted Mario Kart World and other Switch 2 games justify their $80 price tag, saying its approach is to "focus on what's the content, what's the value, and what's an appropriate price based on that."
07/04/2025
Switch 2 Tutorial Game Welcome Tour Costs $10, Nintendo Explains Why It's Not a Free Console Pack-In
In an interview with IGN, Nintendo has explained why it made Switch 2 Welcome Tour a $10 standalone game and not a free console pack-in.
07/04/2025
Streamer Valkyrae Cut From A Minecraft Movie: 'I Would Much Rather Not Have That 30 Seconds Than Be Sued'
Streamer Valkyrae’s cameo alongside other famous content creators was cut from A Minecraft Movie, it was confirmed over the weekend. Addressing the situation, Valkyrae, real name Rachell Marie Hofstetter, told fans she would “much rather not have that 30 seconds than be sued.”
07/04/2025
South Of Midnight Dev Reminds Us Of Launch Times On Xbox Game Pass
It's already available in early access as we speak, but the true release is on April 8th - which is the same day that it arrives as part of Xbox Game Pass.Ahead of the release, South of Midnight developer Compulsion Games has shared an infographic of all the times you can expect the game to arrive.As mentioned in our big South of Midnight release date and release times guide, the Xbox Game Pass version of South of Midnight launches on April 8th at 9am PDT / 12pm EDT / 5pm BST.
07/04/2025
Schedule 1 Being 'Investigated' Ahead Of Drug Dealer Simulator's Xbox Release
Controversy between two popular indie games.If you haven't heard about Schedule 1 yet, it's an extremely popular indie game that's racked up a ton of sales on Steam over the past couple of weeks, but it's currently under investigation from the publisher behind Drug Dealer Simulator.A Polish report notes that publisher MOVIE GAMES SA believes its IP has been infringed by Schedule 1, highlighting the many similarities between that game and both Drug Dealer Simulator 1 and 2.
07/04/2025
Why MCU Fans Think Robert Downey Jr’s Hair Is a Doctor Doom Clue for Avengers: Doomsday
MCU fans are known for analyzing footage to within an inch of its life as they hunt for plot clues. Now, they have turned their inquisitive gaze upon Robert Downey Jr’s hair.
07/04/2025
Did Nintendo Just Accidentally Reveal An Unannounced Character In Donkey Kong Bananza?
It looks like Nintendo Korea's website briefly gave away what sidekick may be joining Kong in the upcoming Donkey Kong Bananza.
07/04/2025
Phil Spencer 'Very Excited' About Xbox Handheld Plans For 2025
"We've teased and talked...".With ASUS seemingly teasing an Xbox handheld last week, there's been a lot of talk about the device in the days ever since, and Xbox boss Phil Spencer has also teased something to do with handhelds happening in 2025.In an interview with iJustine, Spencer mentioned that his team have "teased and talked" about handheld plans for this year, but stopped short of confirming anything specific.
07/04/2025
The Best Deals Today: MainGear Custom RTX 5070 PC, Pokémon TCG, and a Skyrim Dragonborn Helmet
As of April 7, the MAINGEAR North RTX 5070 PC is available for $2,095, the Pokémon Azure Legends Tin is $29.99 at Amazon, and a Skyrim Dragonborn Helmet replica is up for pre-order at $119.99 via the IGN Store.
07/04/2025
DCU TV Show Peacemaker Season 2 Has a Release Date and a Few Seconds of New Footage
DC Studios boss James Gunn has confirmed a Peacemaker Season 2 release date on Max alongside a few seconds of new footage.
07/04/2025
Feature: After The Minecraft Movie's Success, What Other Xbox IP Should Get The Film Treatment?
Well, it turns out A Minecraft Movie has been an absolutely massive success.Yesterday, it was reported by CNN that the film had grossed $157 domestically (in the US) to mark the best opening weekend of the year.There were apparently concerns that the film could struggle when it debuted - after all, the trailers didn't get the best reception and some of the reviews didn't either - but it's ended up surpassing expectations in an apparently "major" way.
07/04/2025
Bungie Finally Ready to Show Us Marathon Gameplay, Confirms Livestream Date
Bungie is finally ready to show us more of its upcoming PvP extraction shooter, Marathon, with an all-new gameplay livestream slated for this Saturday, April 12 (or 13, depending where you are in the world).
07/04/2025
Schedule I Dev Tyler Releases 'First Proper Update,' v0.3.4 Available to Test Now
Drug dealer sim Schedule I has continued its astonishing overnight success as one of Steam’s most-played games, and now it has its first "proper" post-launch update alongside patch notes revealed by its developer.
07/04/2025
Xbox Fans Aren't Happy About Microsoft's New Quake 2 AI Demo
Over the weekend, a bunch of Xbox fans began to take note of a new Quake 2 AI demo that Microsoft has made playable online, and the reaction has been so negative from the majority, it's started to make some headlines today!This is part of the whole "Copilot Gaming Experiences" initiative that was formerly unveiled as a new AI model back in February, where Microsoft is experimenting with tech demos to try and dynamically generate game visuals in real time.Read the full article on purexbox.com
07/04/2025
Nintendo, Sony and More Japanese Game Companies Suffer Stock Market Plunge as Trump's Tariffs Hit Hard
Video game companies across Japan have suffered a dramatic stock market plunge sparked by U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs. All eyes are now on Nintendo to see if it raises the price of the Switch 2 and its games in response.
07/04/2025
AU Deals: The Cheapest Switch 2, $700 off a Pro DD Wheel, Death Stranding 2 Dropped, and More!
The gaming gods are smiling on us this week, with wallet-friendly wonders across all platforms.
07/04/2025
A Minecraft Movie Sparks Chaos in Theaters, 'CHICKEN JOCKEY!' Screams, and Even Reports of Cops Being Called
A Minecraft Movie had a massive opening weekend at the box office and sparked pandemonium inside theaters, with popcorn being thrown, wild "CHICKEN JOCKEY!" screams, and even reports of police being called. But some are saying their experience was ruined by the chaos.
06/04/2025
Cheap Board Games You'll Love in 2025
Gaming on a budget is no problem with these board games and card games that won't break the bank.
06/04/2025
A Minecraft Movie Leapfrogs The Super Mario Bros. Movie With Biggest Domestic Box Office Debut in History for a Video Game Adaptation
A Minecraft Movie has enjoyed a record-breaking start at the box office, leapfrogging The Super Mario Bros. Movie to secure the biggest domestic debut in history for a video game adaptation.
06/04/2025
Nintendo Switch 2 Direct: 7 Biggest Surprises
From the surprise games to the even more surprising price point, here are the biggest shockers from the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct.
06/04/2025
AU Deals: Rattling Wrists With the Moza R3 PC Bundle and Wreckfest 2, Cheapest Prices, and More!
Why the Wreckfest series and an R3 Wheel are a gateway experience to serious rallying addiction.
06/04/2025
Lazarus, the Original Anime From Cowboy Bebop Creator and Mappa Studio, Premieres Tonight
Everything you need to know to watch new episodes of the new sci-fi anime Lazarus.
06/04/2025
NHL 25 Is The Latest Addition To April's Xbox Game Pass Lineup
Hit the ice in just a few days' time.We've got another surprise addition to April 2025's Xbox Game Pass lineup, as it's been announced that NHL 25 will be joining the service for Game Pass Ultimate members as part of its EA Play inclusion on April 10th.The game will be available for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S when it arrives next week.
05/04/2025
How to Watch the March Madness Final Four Games Online for Free
We've reached the final stages of the 2025 Men's March Madness tournament. Here's how you can watch the semi-finals tonight for free.
05/04/2025
Talking Point: Early Access Players, Have You Been Enjoying Xbox's South Of Midnight So Far?
Another big Xbox Game Studios release.So, after years of anticipation since We Happy Few first launched almost a decade ago, Compulsion Games is back with South of Midnight; an Xbox Game Studios title now available in early access on Xbox and PC.So, who's been tempted into grabbing the Premium Upgrade DLC, and what do you make of the game so far?
05/04/2025
How to Cut Down Your Monthly Streaming Bill in 2025 and Beyond
Prices will just keep going up.
05/04/2025
10 Ways Switch 2 Is Better than Switch
From better visuals to blockbuster games and so much more, Switch 2 is a worthy successor to the original Switch.
05/04/2025
The Best Deck-Building Board Games for 2025
Building a deck while you play used to be a novel concept, which has since taken off in a variety of genres. Here are the highlights.
05/04/2025
How to Activate the Nintendo Switch Online Free Trial in 2025
Test out the benefits of NSO.
05/04/2025
Here's What Might Leave Xbox Game Pass In May 2025
What's leaving Xbox Game Pass in May 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!
05/04/2025
825 Forest Road Review
Stodgy paranormal thriller doesn’t boast enough character or intensity to reach the heights of its director’s Hell House movies.
05/04/2025
Feature: These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (April 7-11)
Including four big Xbox Game Pass titles!Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for April 7-11!Looking at the list, Xbox Game Pass is stealing the attention over the next few days - we've got four titles on the way to the service, including South of Midnight and Diablo 3.
05/04/2025
LEGO The Lord of the Rings: The Shire Is Now Available for Everyone
You no longer need a LEGO Insider account to purchase LEGO The Lord of the Rings: The Shire, the latest Tolkien-inspired buildable set.
05/04/2025
The 10 Best Video Game Movies of All Time
Mario, Sonic, Lara Croft, Nathan Drake, Scorpion and other favorite game greats made the leap to the big screen... successfully, as it turns out. These are our picks for the best video game movies of all time!
05/04/2025
Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 5-6)
How about some Borderlands 3 on Game Pass?Welcome to the weekend!We've got new Xbox Game Pass titles, Free Play Days additions and a whole bunch of Spooky Sale deals on the Xbox Store to take advantage of over the next few days - there's plenty to be getting on with!
05/04/2025
ZZZ Is Officially Coming To Xbox, Announcement Stream Revealed
It wasn't just an April Fools' Joke!Yes, ZZZ is officially coming to Xbox in the near future, as confirmed by the development team on social media.It's also been revealed that an announcement stream will be taking place on April 11th at 10am PT.
05/04/2025
Does PlayStation Plus Have a Free Trial in 2025?
It does not, but there are alternatives with free trials.
05/04/2025
The Keychron K4 HE Refreshes One of the Best Keyboards, Making It Even Better
The Keychron K4 HE has a clean look and fantastic magnetic switches, and this 96% layout is tougher to find, making it all the more special.
05/04/2025
Amazon Drops the Hunger Games Illustrated Edition Down to a New Lowest-Ever Price
Featuring beautiful illustrations from Nico Delort.
04/04/2025
Yes, Mario Kart World's Cow Can Eat Burgers and Steak
I feel like we've earned a reprieve today from the news chaos of tariffs and Nintendo Switch 2 pricing, so here's something fun for your Friday: IGN played Mario Kart World at a Nintendo event in New York this week, and confirmed that yes, the new Cow character can in fact eat burgers and steak (and many others things as well).
04/04/2025
Nintendo Fans Fear Impact of Tariffs on Switch 2 Price: 'I Shouldn't as an Average Person Be Priced Out of This'
Gaming fans are feeling the heat after Nintendo announced its Switch 2 United States pre-order date was delayed as a direct result of the newly announced tariffs posed by the Trump Administration.
04/04/2025
The Lego Movie and Spider-Verse’s Lord & Miller Veer into Live-Action Sci-Fi with Project Hail Mary
Despite opening a full year from now, in March 2026, Project Hail Mary was the film Amazon MGM opened their CinemaCon presentation with, showing an extended preview for the film. Based on Andy Weir’s book of the same name, Project Hail Mary stars Ryan Gosling, with Phil Lord and Christopher Miller directing.
04/04/2025
Industry Analysts React to Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-order Chaos Due to Tariffs: ‘We Are Living in Unhinged Times’
Nintendo has paused Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders in the United States while it reevaluates prices due to new tariffs implemented in the U.S. Does this mean it's going to raise the hardware's price? We asked experts...who were collectively flabbergasted.
04/04/2025
Switch 2 Emulation Highlights Future Challenges For Xbox Backwards Compatibility
Xbox backwards compatibility has been an amazing benefit throughout the Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S generations, but if the next Xbox console is to be a radically different device, it's going to result in new challenges for the program.We've seen this week how the Nintendo Switch 2 will be using emulation to run Switch 1 games, and the result is a small, but notable list of titles that apparently still have issues running on the Switch 2 at the time of writing.Read the full article on purexbox.com
04/04/2025
The Fantastic Four: First Steps' Invisible Woman Twist Is a Huge Deal for the MCU
Marvel dropped a major revelation about Vanessa Kirby's Invisible Woman at CinemaCon. Here's why it has us even more excited for the Fantastic Four's MCU future.
04/04/2025
We Played Metroid Prime 4: Beyond - First Hands-On Preview
This year, not only is Metroid Prime 4: Beyond getting released but it’s also getting some really interesting visual and gameplay upgrades on Nintendo Switch 2. We’ve played Retro Studio’s latest installment in the classic sci-fi action adventure series on Switch 2 and we have lots to tell you about.
04/04/2025
Lazarus Episodes 1-5 Review
Lazarus creates an interesting world and huge stakes but lacks the inventiveness to do anything with them.
04/04/2025
Video: Phil Spencer Shows Off 'Secret Xbox Lab' For Next-Gen Hardware
"Where the next generation of Xbox is being crafted".Microsoft is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the company, and as part of those celebrations, "Today" has provided an exclusive look at what it's calling a "secret Xbox lab" where the next generation of Xbox is being made.Read the full article on purexbox.com
04/04/2025
Spider-Man & Wolverine Reunites Marvel's Two Greatest Icons
We spoke with the creative team behind Spider-Man & Wolverine to learn more about what new threat brings Logan and Peter Parker back together in the Marvel Universe.
04/04/2025
The New Minecraft Movie Already Has a Limited-Edition 4K Steelbook Up for Preorder
Grab the collector's edition before it's gone.
04/04/2025
ESA Responds to Trump Tariffs: ‘If We Think It’s Just the Switch 2, Then We Aren’t Taking it Seriously’
We chatted with an ESA spokesperson about the recent Trump tariffs, and how they will impact not just the Nintendo Switch 2 price, but the entire industry: consumers, developers, and even next-gen consoles.
04/04/2025
Switch 2 Exclusive The Duskbloods: 7 Things We Learned From Nintendo's Interview with Director Hidetaka Miyazaki
FromSoftware unveiled a new exclusive for Nintendo's new console during this week's Switch 2 Direct. The Duskbloods had an ominous trailer, showing lots of action, horrors, and magic. In a new interview, we're now learning much more about FromSoft's plans for this multiplayer experience.
04/04/2025
Morpheus Actor Laurence Fishburne Reveals He Was Turned Down for The Matrix Resurrections — So He Might Not Be Back for Matrix 5 Either
Morpheus actor Laurence Fishburne has revealed he was turned down for The Matrix Resurrections, so he's not sure if he'll return for The Matrix 5.
04/04/2025
South Of Midnight Comparison Reveals How Similar The Xbox Series X|S Versions Look
South of Midnight is officially out now in early access, and alongside the reviews that dropped yesterday, the tech wizards at Digital Foundry have been looking into the Xbox Series X and S versions to see how they shape up.Basically, they're both really good!It's noted that you're getting a near-flawless 60FPS experience on both Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S here, and although the Series S has a lower resolution, the visual differences are otherwise minimal.
04/04/2025
Ahead Of The Oblivion Remake, The Original Just Got Updated On Steam
Is it a sign?We've been hearing a lot about the Oblivion remake recently (even though it hasn't been officially announced at all yet), and earlier this week, it was rumoured that it could be shadow dropping for Xbox Game Pass on Thursday.Nevertheless, the person who rumoured that date remains confident that the Oblivion remake is coming very soon, pointing to a Steam update that recently removed the trailer for one of the versions of the game.
04/04/2025
Xbox Adds Multiple New Dynamic Backgrounds To Kick Off April
Mostly based on Xbox first-party games.Well, we've got a bunch of new dynamic backgrounds to choose from right now, including the strange Microsoft 50th anniversary one that we highlighted here at Pure Xbox recently.Beyond that, there are also new Xbox dynamic backgrounds for South of Midnight, Towerborne and two for Sea Of Thieves - we're particularly fond of the South of Midnight one, especially since it arrives on Xbox Game Pass next week!
04/04/2025
Deals For Today: Discounted Physical Games, SSDs And Shonen Manga Bundle
As of April 4, Call of Duty Black Ops 6 is $49.99 ($20 off), College Football 25 is just $9.99 at Best Buy, and the Spring Shonen Special from Humble includes 100+ manga volumes for $30. Seagate game drives are also on sale.
04/04/2025
Nintendo Delays Switch 2 Pre-Order Date in the U.S. to Assess Impact of Trump's Tariffs
Nintendo has taken the unprecedented decision to delay Switch 2 pre-orders, blaming the impact of Trump's tariff war and "evolving market conditions."
04/04/2025
Switch 2 Exclusive The Duskbloods' Hub Keeper Is 'Something Cute For a Change,' Because of Its Partnership With Nintendo
FromSoftware has shared some more info about its recently announced Switch 2 exclusive, The Duskbloods. The partnership with Nintendo seemed to affect not just the style of game FromSoft is making, but even the design of the keeper of The Duskbloods' hub area into something different — something... cute.
04/04/2025
GameStop Has MicroSD Express Cards Up for Preorder, Just in Time for the Switch 2
A few MicroSD Express cards are available to preorder right now at GameStop, including 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB cards.
04/04/2025
Elden Ring Director Miyazaki Reassures Fans That FromSoftware Will Still 'Actively Develop Single-Player Focused Games' Despite Online Multiplayer The Duskbloods
One of the biggest surprises of the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct this week was its exclusive FromSoftware reveal, The Duskbloods. It's a PvPvE game developed by the Soulsborne studio, but director Hidetaka Miyazaki said this doesn't mean the company has shifted direction moving forward.
04/04/2025
Daredevil: Born Again Star Vincent D'Onofrio Reveals Wilson Fisk Can Never Be In a Movie: 'It's All Caught Up In Rights'
It turns out our favorite Hell's Kitchen villain Wilson Fisk is off limits for the big screen — according to Daredevil: Born Again star Vincent D’Onofrio himself.
04/04/2025
Feature: After Three Months, These Are The Top 10 Xbox Games Of 2025
It's usually the case that the first three months of any year are the quietest for new Xbox releases, but we've already seen multiple Game of the Year contenders in 2025, including one that's just become the highest-rated on Metacritic!Yes, we're using Metacritic to curate this top 10 Xbox games of 2025 list - and looking at it, some of the entries are a little bit surprising.Keep in mind that the outlet doesn't count anything with less than seven professional reviews for its top games lists, so there may be a few small indies that unfortunately haven't made the cut yet.
04/04/2025
Donkey Kong Bananza for Switch 2 is Up for Preorder in the UK, and Discounted If You Buy a Physical Copy
You can add Donkey Kong Bananza to your Nintendo Switch 2 game collection for only £63.50, thanks to a new discount code over at ShopTo in the UK.
04/04/2025
Former Nintendo PR Managers Say Switch 2 and Mario Kart World Price Backlash 'A True Crisis Moment for Nintendo'
Amid the ongoing backlash to Nintendo's shock pricing for the Switch 2 and Mario Kart World, two former Nintendo PR managers have described the situation as "a true crisis moment for Nintendo."
04/04/2025
Former Xbox Exec Throws Shade At Switch 2, Says It's A 'Hard Pass'
"$500 for GameChat in 2025, lets go".Everyone's been sharing their thoughts about the Nintendo Switch 2 over the past few days, including former Xbox veteran and Blizzard president Mike Ybarra, who hasn't been shy in revealing his dislike for the system.In a series of posts on social media, Ybarra criticised the Switch 2's high price along with the "$80 games", as well as the GameChat feature, Cyberpunk 2077's reported 40FPS performance, and even Zelda's "2000"-like graphics!
04/04/2025
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Length, Performance Modes & Other Xbox Details Revealed
Launching on Game Pass later this month.It's also coming to Xbox Game Pass on April 24th.So, the "how long to beat" figures for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 are 30 hours for the main story, and around 60 hours if you add all side content.
04/04/2025
The Sims Competitor inZOI Sells 1 Million in a Week, Krafton Declares It a ‘Long-Term Franchise IP’
inZOI has sold 1 million copies in a week, developer and publisher Krafton has announced. That’s the fastest sales milestone ever for a game published by the South Korean megacorp, which declared inZOI a "long-term franchise IP."
04/04/2025
Nintendo Switch 2 Game Sizes Revealed, and It Looks Like the 256 GB Internal Storage Will Keep Most Players Going for a While
Nintendo has confirmed some of its Switch 2 game sizes, and, thankfully, they’re relatively small.
04/04/2025
Xbox Spring Sale Yet To Begin, Two Other Sales Now Live On Console
Well, the Xbox Spring Sale hasn't begun yet!Those two sales are for the Devil May Cry franchise, and then a whole bunch of simulators, Jackbox Party titles and various other things.They're all categorised under a "Publisher Spotlight Series" tab on the Xbox Store.
04/04/2025
Bungie's Marathon Finally Emerges From the Shadows to Tease… Something
Remember Marathon? It's Destiny developer Bungie's next game, and it looks like we’re about to finally see more of it.
04/04/2025
How Does Switch 2’s Price Compare to the Cost of Other Nintendo Consoles at Launch? Spoiler: It’s Not the Most Expensive
The Nintendo Switch 2 is here and its price has been revealed at $450. How does that compare to previous Nintendo consoles at launch though?
04/04/2025
Nintendo Made a Much Cheaper Japanese Language-Only Nintendo Switch 2 — and Even Duolingo Is Poking Fun
Nintendo has confirmed a much cheaper, Japanese language-only Nintendo Switch 2 — and even Duolingo is poking fun at the price situation.
04/04/2025
Xbox Adds Prime Gaming Freebie For April, Available To Claim Now
A Minecraft game for Prime members.Yes, you can now claim Xbox game Minecraft Legends for free via Prime Gaming from April to June, simply by heading to the official Prime Gaming website and logging into your Amazon account.It's available for both console and PC.
04/04/2025
Does the Price of the Switch 2 Overshadow Its Reveal?
The cost of Mario Kart World has us questioning the Nintendo Switch 2 strategy.
04/04/2025
Tekken Boss Katsuhiro Harada Says Dev Team 'Working Around the Clock' to Improve Tekken 8 Amid Backlash, 'Emergency' Patch Planned
Katsuhiro Harada has responded to the ongoing Tekken 8 backlash to acknowledge the "disconnect between what the community wants and the tuning results."
04/04/2025
Mario Kart World Costs $80... Will GTA 6?
With Mario Kart World cruising its way onto store shelves at $80, Nintendo fans who were otherwise stoked about the promise of the Nintendo Switch 2 have spent the last 24 hours balking at the prospect of doling out that many coins, even for a game they feel is a must-have. So are $80 games the new Nintendo normal? And could GTA 6 go even higher? We asked the experts.
04/04/2025
Disney and Marvel at CinemaCon 2025: The Biggest Moments
From The Fantastic Four: First Steps to Thunderbolts* to Avatar: Fire and Ash and much more, here are the biggest moments from Disney and Marvel's CinemaCon presentation.
04/04/2025
Thunderbolts: New Footage Revealed the Sad Outcome of Bucky’s Political Career
With the release of Thunderbolts just a month away, some new footage was shown from the film today at CinemaCon in Las Vegas, introduced by its ensemble cast.
04/04/2025
The First Footage From Edgar Wright’s The Running Man Shows How He’s Gone Back to Stephen King’s Source Material
Director Edgar Wright debuted The Running Man footage at CinemaCon and explained why he wanted to make a new version of the Arnold Schwarzenegger action movie.
04/04/2025
That Robot Giggling in the Superman Sneak Peek Is the Secret to James Gunn's Success
As the new Superman sneak peek teaser shows us, giggling robots and a beat-up Man of Steel are clues to why James Gunn has the superhero movie game all figured out.
04/04/2025
TRON: Ares Footage Shows the Digital World Entering the Real World
New footage from TRON: Ares was unveiled today at Disney’s CinemaCon presentation by two of its stars, Oscar winners Jared Leto and Jeff Bridges. It revealed the havoc unleashed when the highly sophisticated Program, Ares, enters the real world from the digital world.
04/04/2025
Blox Fruits Codes (April 2025)
The full list of new and working Blox Fruits codes that you can redeem for free rewards.
04/04/2025
New Fantastic Four Footage Reveals a Major Plot Point... and the Female Silver Surfer
New The Fantastic Four: First Steps footage shown at CinemaCon has revealed a major Marvel Comics plot point about Sue Storm and Reed Richards. Plus, we got our first look at the female Silver Surfer Shalla-Bal (Julia Garner).
04/04/2025
Avatar: Fire and Ash Footage Introduced New Na'vi Allies and Adversaries
“The Sully family are really put through the ringer on this one as they face not only the human invaders, but new adversaries: the Ash People,” James Cameron said in a pre-recorded introduction to CinemaCon attendees.
04/04/2025
First Predator: Badlands Trailer Shown at CinemaCon
Elle Fanning took the stage at CinemaCon 2025 in Las Vegas today to tout her upcoming Predator movie, Predator: Badlands, which will feature... a Predator who's a good guy!
04/04/2025
AU Deals: Six Freebies Including Mafia 3 and Minecraft, Lowest Evers For FF Rebirth, Jedi Survivor, and More!
From sprawling RPGs to cosmic rhythm games, this week’s digital discounts are a goldmine for gamers across every platform.
03/04/2025
Crunchyroll Reveals Nominees for Anime of the Year – Here's How to Vote in 2025 Anime Awards
Crunchyroll has officially revealed the nominees for the 2025 Anime Awards. Cast your votes once per day until April 14.
03/04/2025
LEGO Minecraft Sets Are Getting Big Discounts as the New Minecraft Movie Hits Theaters
Amazon is discounting the plastic brick version of blocks.
03/04/2025
You Can Play as the Moo Moo Meadows Cow in Mario Kart World and the Internet Is Thrilled
Mario Kart World has gone absolutely nuts on what characters are allowed to drive motor vehicles, digging deep into Mario lore and adding every single goofy little guy you've ever seen to the line-up of kart racers. Right down to one of the cows populating Moo Moo Meadows in Mario Kart 8.
03/04/2025
Tom Cruise Honors Val Kilmer Before Revealing New Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning Trailer
Tom Cruise was at Paramount Pictures’ CinemaCon presentation to promote Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning, but before he did he paid tribute to his Top Gun co-star Val Kilmer, who died Tuesday, by asking the audience for a moment of silence to honor him.
03/04/2025
The New 2025 Samsung Neo QLED and OLED Smart TVs Are Now Available, Including 4K and 8K Models
The next generation of 4K and 8K TVs are here.
03/04/2025
All the Nintendo Switch Games Getting a Free Switch 2 Upgrade
Nintendo is giving away free Nintendo Switch 2 upgrades for these original Switch games.
03/04/2025
Xbox Game Pass Is Getting Another Simulator Game In May 2025
We've got a new game to add to our big Xbox Game Pass list for 2025 in the form of Spray Paint Simulator, which is officially heading to the service at some point in May.It'll be available for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S.In Spray Paint Simulator, it'll be your job to give a fresh coat of paint to worn-out surfaces - spanning everything from kitchens to a giant robot.
03/04/2025
Marvel Rivals Dev Says It's Feeling Social Media Pressure to 'Keep the Game as Exciting as It Has Been Since December,' Announced Big Season 3 Shake-Up
NetEase Games is fundamentally changing its Marvel Rivals post-launch roadmap to shorten its seasons and deliver at least one new hero every month as it battles to maintain live service momentum with its players.
03/04/2025
Pokemon Scarlet/Violet Is on Sale and Getting a Free Update for Switch 2 Later This Year
Does this officially make it one of the cheaper games for the Switch 2?
03/04/2025
The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender Is the Official Title of the New Animated Film
Paramount revealed the new title for their upcoming Last Airbender animated feature film coming to theaters January 30, 2026 and it’s The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender. The studio made the announcement at their CinemaCon presentation on Thursday. No footage was shown but the film’s logo was revealed.
03/04/2025
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Still Coming To Xbox In 2025, Insists Insider
"Still Xbox bound".One of the big stories coming out of yesterday's Switch 2 Direct from an Xbox perspective was the fact that Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade was announced for Switch but not Xbox - but apparently it's still on the way to us this year.This is according to known leaker "NateTheHate" on social media, who advised to Pure Xbox member "awp69" that Final Fantasy 7 Remake is still targeting this year, whereas Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is expected on Xbox in 2026.
03/04/2025
Grand Theft Auto 5 Enhanced Comes to Xbox Game Pass for PC in 2 Weeks
Microsoft will bring Rockstar Games’ Grand Theft Auto 5 to Xbox Game Pass and GTA 5 Enhanced to Game Pass for PC April 15.
03/04/2025
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom Are Getting Achievements on Nintendo Switch 2
Both The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom are getting Nintendo Switch 2 versions for the new console. Alongside the in-game upgrades, Nintendo's adding a number of additional features through the new Zelda Notes option in its Nintendo Switch App, including achievements.
03/04/2025
Roundup: Here's What The Reviews Are Saying About Xbox's South Of Midnight
Early access begins today!The first Xbox Game Studios release of April is debuting today in the form of South of Midnight, which releases in early access for those who are willing to pay an upgrade fee.Here at Pure Xbox, we gave South of Midnight an "Excellent" 9/10 in our review, praising it as a game that has "so much soul, personality and charm that it's hard not to fall in love with it".
03/04/2025
These Nintendo Switch 2 Screen Protectors Have Dropped to Just £3.99 at Amazon (UK)
To protect your brand-new Nintendo Switch 2, this 2-pack of amFilm screen protectors for just £3.99 will keep your console’s screen safe while playing Mario Kart World.
03/04/2025
Helldivers 2 Is Throwing Everything But the Kitchen Sink at One Planet, And Players Are Still Holding Out
Helldivers 2 has been out for over a year now, and players are returning to one of its most infamous sectors to hold out against a renewed invasion effort from the Automatons. In doing so, though, a new line has been formed, and Helldivers around the world are holding out against improbable odds to rebuff the bots.
03/04/2025
Marvel Rivals Season 2 Ushers in the Age of Ultron With Hellfire Gala Theme and Emma Frost
NetEase Games has properly welcomed all Marvel fans to Marvel Rivals Season 2’s Hellfire Gala, revealing a wardrobe of what appears to be new outfits and maybe even a few new playable characters.
03/04/2025
X-Men Star Halle Berry Shuts Down Hopes She Might Return as Storm for Avengers: Doomsday: 'Keep Waiting'
Will X-Men star Halle Berry reprise her role as Storm in Avengers: Doomsday? Here's what the actor had to say.
03/04/2025
Review: South Of Midnight (Xbox) - A Fantastic, Soulful Outing From Xbox Game Studios
That single-chapter sneak peek drew me in with its gorgeous visuals, smooth gameplay and undeniable charm - I just needed a bit more context to get a proper idea of what Compulsion Games was going for.Now, after rolling credits on South of Midnight, I can confidently say that this is one of my favourite Xbox Game Studios releases in ages.Here's the basic premise: you play as Hazel, a young woman on a quest to save her mother after a deadly storm wreaks havoc in the Deep South.
03/04/2025
South of Midnight Review
A straightforward but well-executed action-adventure game that's elevated by artistry and heart.
03/04/2025
Nvidia Says Its Custom GPU Means Nintendo Switch 2 Has 10x the Graphics Performance of the Nintendo Switch
As Nintendo had teased, Nvidia has now discussed the custom GPU powering the Nintendo Switch 2, although it failed to go into the level of detail tech enthusiasts were hoping for.
03/04/2025
Alexa Plus Is Rolling Out to Select Echo Show Devices
Alexa Plus is rolling out right now in Early Access for select Echo Show devices, including Echo Show 8, 10, 15 and 21.
03/04/2025
Masters of the Universe: First Footage from Amazon MGM Movie Revealed Incredibly Toy-Accurate Designs
At CinemaCon in Las Vegas, Amazon MGM gave attendees a first look at what to expect from next year’s new Masters of the Universe film - and what they showed was very promising.
03/04/2025
Walmart is Promising Switch 2 Preorder Delivery Before 9 AM on Launch Day
Walmart has promised Switch 2 launch day delivery by 9 AM or sooner on June 5 if you preorder with the retailer.
03/04/2025
Capcom Warns It Will 'Take Action' Against Monster Hunter Wilds Cheaters Ahead of Title Update 1
Monster Hunter Wilds gets Title Update 1 tomorrow, including quests encouraging competition for fast clear times. In light of that, Capcom is ensuring players know it will take action against cheaters engaging in any sort of fraudulent activity.
03/04/2025
Friends Star David Schwimmer Couldn't Listen To the Iconic Theme Song After the Show Ended: 'I Just Had That Reaction'
For Friends alum David Schwimmer, the iconic "I'll Be There for You" theme song we all know and love had worn out its welcome by the time the show ended its 10 season run in 2004. He has a different view of it now, though.
03/04/2025
Monster Hunter Wilds Title Update 1 Patch Notes Detail Added Content, Bug Fixes, and More
Capcom has released the Monster Hunter Wilds Title Update 1 patch notes. Here's everything you need to know.
03/04/2025
Nintendo's Switch 2 Treehouse Livestream Is Just a Flood of Angry Comments Shouting "DROP the PRICE"
Nintendo’s first post-Switch 2 Nintendo Direct Treehouse livestream is being flooded with angry comments from users calling on the company to “DROP THE PRICE.”
03/04/2025
GTA 5 Officially Returns To Xbox & PC Game Pass This Month
We've got a big Xbox Game Pass addition set to arrive later this month!It's being reported by a couple of GTA insiders today that GTA V will be making a return on Xbox Game Pass in April 2025, presumably in two or three weeks' time.One of the accounts reporting this is GTA Series Videos, which mentions that GTA V will be available on console, PC and Xbox Cloud Gaming when it joins Xbox Game Pass in April.
03/04/2025
Here's How to Score 35% Off NSO Expansion Pack Memberships Ready for Switch 2 (UK)
Play GameCube games on Nintendo Switch 2 for less, thanks to the One-Year + Expansion Pack subscriptions being up to 35% off at ShopTo in the UK, now as low as £25.85.
03/04/2025
Talking Point: Would You Be Willing To Pay $80 For Xbox Games?
Or even more in the case of GTA 6?!The big topic that's dominating the industry this week is the Nintendo Switch 2, and specifically the higher game prices that it's set to implement for first-party titles - a whole lot has already been said about the Mario Kart World situation!As mentioned in our "huge win for Xbox" feature earlier today, this obviously makes Xbox look particularly generous for putting all its first-party titles on Game Pass, but it also presents an opportunity for Microsoft to increase game prices - or if not Microsoft, then any other third-party publisher that wants to put its games on Xbox consoles.
03/04/2025
The Wheel of Time Season 3, Episode 6 Review – "The Shadow in the Night"
A bawdy musical number and Forsaken schemes make bring a mix of comedy and tragedy to “The Shadow in the Night.”
03/04/2025
Elijah Wood Says Lord of the Rings Salary Wasn't Enough to 'Rest Easy for the Rest of Your Life,' but It Was 'An Honor to Have Been a Part of Those Films'
Lord of the Rings legend Elijah Wood is arguably one of the most famous faces in all of fantasy filmmaking because of Peter Jackson’s beloved adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s novel series. But according to the actor, his iconic performance didn’t exactly yield the big bucks.
03/04/2025
Nintendo Switch 2 Exclusive Mario Kart World: Every Playable Character and Outfit Revealed
Here's every character available at launch in Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive Mario Kart World.
03/04/2025
Microsoft Rewards Re-Adds 3 Months Of Xbox GPU Ahead Of Potential Price Increase
Worth keeping in mind.Back in February, we highlighted how some Microsoft Rewards users had received emails suggesting that the redeem prices for Xbox Game Pass might be going up in April, and we're almost at that exact date of April 20th now.However, before then, an old option for redeeming three months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (or PC Game Pass) has begun appearing in the "Redeem" section - and it's still featuring the old price of 35,000 points for a Level 2 member.
03/04/2025
Xbox Is Already Fixing The Number 1 Complaint With Game Hubs
"A change to the experience that we think you'll like".Last week, it was announced that Microsoft was introducing a new Xbox Game Hubs feature on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, and some Xbox Insiders have been testing out the new addition over the past few days.Although most people seem to be enjoying the Game Hubs, there was immediate criticism that launching into games would require more button presses than it did in the past - one to access the Game Hub, and then one to start the game.
03/04/2025
Donkey Kong Bananza: First Hands-On Preview
On Switch 2, Nintendo is finally giving one of gaming’s biggest icons the love he deserves with a brand new, flagship, launch window, 3D action-platformer, and if the first 30 minutes we spent with Donkey Kong Bananza are any indication, Mario’s original rival is looking poised to stand tall once again.
03/04/2025
Mario Kart World for Nintendo Switch 2: First Hands-On Preview
Mario Kart World is the first new home console Mario Kart game in a decade. We went hands-on with this Nintendo Switch 2 launch title and played a ton of it across several different modes, so let’s break it all down!
03/04/2025
Nintendo Confirms Switch 2 Uses DLSS and Ray Tracing, but Is Being Super Vague About the Details
Nintendo has confirmed the Switch 2 uses DLSS and ray tracing technology, but has yet to go into detail on how exactly, or show them off. And as for the GPU, Nintendo would prefer to focus on "the value that we can provide to our consumers."
03/04/2025
Nintendo Decided to Go From the Switch OLED to an LCD Screen for Switch 2 ‘After a Lot of Consideration’
Nintendo has responded to questions around its decision to go with an LCD screen for the Switch 2 rather than an OLED screen, as it used for the OLED version of the OG Switch. Is it a "downgrade?"
03/04/2025
Oni Press Reveals Massive Rick and Morty Deluxe Omnibus Library Set
If you've ever wanted to dive into the Rick and Morty comic book omniverse, then Oni Press has a massive hardcover collection just for you.
03/04/2025
So What About Joy-Con Stick Drift on the Nintendo Switch 2? Nintendo Responds
Nintendo responds to questions about Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con and the possibility of stick drift.
03/04/2025
We Played Nintendo Switch 2: First Hands-On Preview
After years of speculation, months of leaks, and weeks since its official reveal, the Nintendo Switch 2 finally has a price and a release date… And we’ve actually held it and played it. Check out our first impressions of the Switch 2’s build quality, screen, mouse mode, and more.
03/04/2025
Descenders Next Suffers Last-Minute Delay For Xbox Game Pass
"The game needs some tweaks".We've got some sad news to share about April 2025's Xbox Game Pass lineup today, as it's been confirmed that Descenders Next will be missing its planned April 9th launch - and it's currently delayed with no new release date.In an update, the team advised that a recent PC demo has indicated some areas that need tweaking based on feedback, and therefore they want to take the time to fix them before committing to a new date.
03/04/2025
Amazon Just Restocked Pokémon TCG: Prismatic Evolutions, But Added a 122% Markup
Pokémon TCG: Prismatic Evolutions Booster Bundles are in stock and sold directly by Amazon. But, it's been listed for $59.99, $33 more than the suggested MSRP, and a 122% markup.
03/04/2025
Feature: Five Ways The Switch 2 Reveal Has Been A Huge Win For Xbox
It's been a surprising success for many reasons.The Nintendo Switch 2 looks cool without a doubt, but it's also received some negative press since yesterday's Switch 2 Direct over things like the crazy game prices and the Game-Key Cards that have been compared to the Xbox One era.Xbox was already set to benefit from the Switch 2 with its third-party strategy, but some of the strange decisions that Nintendo has made have boosted the reputation of Xbox overnight, especially when it comes to the pricing debate.
03/04/2025
Nintendo Switch 2 Preorders Are Open at Argos, Invite System in Place at Amazon UK
Nintendo Switch 2 preorders are already open at Argos in the UK.
03/04/2025
Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (April 3-6)
Four games to dig into this weekend.Xbox Free Play Days is back again for the next few days, and it includes a nice selection of four games that are free to try (for Game Pass members) from April 3rd to April 6th across Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S.Here's the full list of games you can play on Xbox as part of Free Play Days this week:Read the full article on purexbox.com
03/04/2025
Here's a First Look at the Nintendo Switch 2 Game Boxes
Here's our first look at Nintendo's newly designed Nintendo Switch 2 game boxes.
03/04/2025
Cyberpunk 2077 Will Take Up 25% of Switch 2 Internal Storage, It's a 64GB Install
CD Projekt Red has confirmed the download size for Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition on Nintendo Switch 2. It's 64GB, 25% of the console's internal storage.
03/04/2025
Deals For Today: Pokémon TCG Prismatic Evolutions Restock And PlayArts Assassin's Creed Statues Up For Preorder
As of April 3, Amazon has rare Pokémon TCG bundles like Prismatic Evolutions and Paldean Fates in stock, Humble Choice offers 8 games for $11.99, and the IGN Store has Assassin's Creed collectibles starting at $79.
03/04/2025
'Why Would You Make People Pay for That?' Nintendo's Decision to Charge for Switch 2 Tutorial Game Welcome Tour Sparks Backlash
Amid the furore around the $449.99 price of the Switch 2 and Mario Kart World's $79.99 price tag, there is shock at Nintendo’s decision to charge for the console’s tutorial game, Welcome Tour. Now, some are saying it should be a free pack-in, like the PS5's Astro's Playroom.
03/04/2025
Four Games Are Joining Various Xbox Game Pass Tiers Today (April 3)
One is brand-new, the others are for the 'Standard' tier.The first drop of April is giving us four games across various Game Pass tiers, but three of them are only new to Standard members - whereas the other is new to everyone.Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition is the game that we're getting across Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass and Xbox Game Pass Standard, while the other three are already on GPU and PCGP, but are new to the Standard tier.
03/04/2025
BAFTA Announces 'the Most Influential Video Game of All Time,' and It's a Real Head-Scratcher
BAFTA — the UK's independent arts charity celebrating excellence in film, games, and TV — has just revealed the most influential video game of all time... and it's probably not what you think it is.
03/04/2025
Mario Kart World Isn't the Only Nintendo Switch 2 Game That Costs $80, Some Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Games Do as Well
Amid the furore caused by Nintendo’s decision to charge $79.99 for Switch 2 exclusive Mario Kart World, it has emerged that some of the Switch 2 Edition games announced during the Nintendo Direct also cost $79.99.
03/04/2025
Here's Why the Nintendo Switch 2, Mario Kart World, and Everything Around Them Is So Expensive
The Nintendo Switch 2 costs $450 and Mario Kart World is $80. No one's especially happy about this, but why is Nintendo charging this much? We asked the experts.
03/04/2025
Devil May Cry Season 1 Review
Devil May Cry is a fun, if predictable, video game adaptation that boasts one of the best animated episodes of the year so far.
03/04/2025
Wicked: For Good and Jurassic World Rebirth Dominate Universal's CinemaCon
Universal's CinemaCon presentation merely name-checked some of their most eagerly anticipated 2026 titles, such as Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, Super Mario Bros. Movie 2, Shrek 5, Steven Spielberg’s untitled sci-fi film, and Jordan Peele’s next directorial effort.
03/04/2025
Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 Trailer Ratchets Up the Animatronic Horror
Producer Jason Blum made it clear to attendees that, unlike the original film, the sequel will open only in theaters on December 5, 2025, and not day-and-date on Peacock.
03/04/2025
Every Kirby Game on the Nintendo Switch in 2025
There are six Switch games that star Kirby, Nintendo's beloved pink puff. Here's the full list, as well as details about new Kirby games coming to the Switch 2.
03/04/2025
BAFTA Announces List Of Top 21 Most Influential Games Ever
Ahead of the BAFTA Games Awards taking place next week, the organisation has announced the "Most Influential Game of All Time" as voted for by the public today - and the surprising winner is Shenmue.The 1999 Dreamcast classic (which eventually ended up on Xbox) managed to surpass the likes of Tetris, DOOM, Minecraft and others to top the list.Fans were asked to vote for their picks on the BAFTA website over the past month.
02/04/2025
The AndaSeat April Sale Starts Now: Racing-Styled Gaming Chairs From $179
Combine with a 10% IGN coupon code for extra savings
02/04/2025
How Nintendo Switch 2 Will Improve Switch 1 Games
Nintendo has revealed that older Switch 1 games will be improved on Switch 2 thanks to Nintendo Switch 2 Editions of games like Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom.
02/04/2025
Nintendo Confirms Some Switch 2 Game Cards Will Only Include a Download Key
Nintendo has confirmed that those sleek new Switch 2 game cards won’t always carry an actual game and will, instead, sometimes simply contain a key for a game download.
02/04/2025
Report: GTA V Is Making Its Return On Xbox Game Pass This Month
Perfect timing ahead of GTA 6.It's being reported by a couple of GTA insiders today that GTA V will be making a return on Xbox Game Pass in April 2025, presumably in two or three weeks' time.One of the accounts reporting this is GTA Series Videos, which mentions that GTA V will be available on console, PC and Xbox Cloud Gaming when it joins Xbox Game Pass in April.
02/04/2025
AU Deals: Nintendo Switch 2 Preorders Are Go in Australia – Here’s How to Nab One!
From where to lock in your preorder to the power-ups this next-gen console is bringing, here’s everything you need to know.
02/04/2025
James Bond Origin Story Game Project 007 Officially Coming to Nintendo Switch 2
GoldenEye hive, it’s time to rise up — because IO Interactive is officially bringing its upcoming James Bond game to the Nintendo Switch 2.
02/04/2025
Screamboat Review
Screamboat is a sensationally ridiculous slasher parody of Steamboat Willie that isn’t a “good” movie, but could be a hit with the right crowd.
02/04/2025
A Minecraft Movie: Post-Credits Scene Check-In (No Spoilers)
Is there anything after the credits of the new Jack Black flick, A Minecraft Movie?
02/04/2025
Next Guy Ritchie Movie Fountain of Youth Debuts Trailer That Gives Big Indiana Jones and The Mummy Vibes
Here's the debut trailer for Guy Ritchie movie Fountain of Youth, starring John Krasinski and Natalie Portman.
02/04/2025
A Minecraft Movie Review
Director Jared Hess puts a surprisingly specific and funny comic spin on A Minecraft Movie, before surrendering to the obligations of CG-driven, kid-friendly adventure.
02/04/2025
Microsoft Reveals Xbox Game Pass April 2025 Wave 1 Lineup
Microsoft has unveiled a list of Xbox Game Pass titles set to join the service in the first half of April 2025.
02/04/2025
Feature: 10 Exciting Xbox Indie Games To Look Out For In April 2025
Including multiple Xbox Game Pass titles!For April 2025, we've highlighted three Xbox Game Pass titles that are on the way very soon, as well as seven other non-Game Pass releases that will coming to the Xbox Store before the month is out.Read the full article on purexbox.com
02/04/2025
Get a Brand New 55" Samsung 4K Quantum Dot OLED Smart TV for Under $1,000
One of the best gaming TVs to pair with PS5, Xbox Series X, or Switch 2.
02/04/2025
Nintendo Switch 2 Tech Specs: Battery Life, 4K and Up to 120fps, Storage, and More
Nintendo has revealed some of the Switch 2's tech specs, so let's break down what's new with the Switch 2 from battery life to resolution and framerate to storage and much more.
02/04/2025
South Park Finally Announces Season 27 Release Date With a Typically Topical Trailer
South Park Season 27 has a release date and a debut trailer.
02/04/2025
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.
02/04/2025
Fortnite Fans Rejoice as Nintendo Switch 2 Port Promises Long-Awaited Performance Improvements
Fortnite is getting a special Nintendo Switch 2 port that should keep those pesky technical issues from keeping players from a win, and the internet is already celebrating its potential.
02/04/2025
Switch 2 Feature Reminds People Of The Disastrous Xbox One Launch
"Ladies and Gentlemen, the Switch 2".Looking into this a bit more, it's to do with the Game-Key Cards that will be adopted by certain Nintendo Switch 2 games.Basically, when there's not enough room to fit a game on a cartridge, you'll get a makeshift cartridge that has to install the title over the internet - and then still has to be inserted in order to play the game.
02/04/2025
Nintendo Switch 2: 72 New Game Details - Mario Kart 9, The Duskbloods, and More!
Mario Kart 9, The Duskbloods, Donkey Kong Bananza, and many more Switch 2 game details.
02/04/2025
Nintendo Switch 2 Launch Games Confirmed So Far
Here's a look at the Nintendo Switch 2 launch games so far, from Mario Kart World to enhanced versions of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom to Cyberpunk 2077 and Hogwarts Legacy.
02/04/2025
Nintendo Considered Calling the Switch 2 the Super Nintendo Switch — Here's Why It Didn't
Nintendo has officially locked in a launch date for the Nintendo Switch 2, its successor to the extremely popular Nintendo Switch. That name, though, could have been a little bit different, if not for a piece of Nintendo's past.
02/04/2025
The 5 Best Nintendo Switch Headsets in 2025
The best Nintendo Switch gaming headsets for all budgets and users.
02/04/2025
Nintendo Switch 2: 23 New Details - Release Date, Price, GameChat and More!
We’ve picked out the most important details about the Switch 2, including when you can play it and the technology behind it
02/04/2025
New Footage From Mortal Kombat II, Final Destination 6 and More Was Shown by Warner Bros. at CinemaCon
Warner Bros. showcased their films coming out this year at CinemaCon, including the reveal of the first footage from Mortal Kombat II - although, disappointingly, only in the midst of montages with other films rather than getting its own focus or longer clip or trailer played.
02/04/2025
Hitman World of Assassination - Signature Edition Has Mario and Luigi-Themed Pre-Order Bonuses on Nintendo Switch 2
The globe-trotting World of Assassination trilogy of IO Interactive's Hitman series is coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 as Hitman World of Assassination - Signature Edition. And alongside arriving in the Switch 2 launch window, Agent 47 will also be donning some new, appropriately Nintendo-themed duds.
02/04/2025
Here's Every Nintendo Switch Game With Compatibility Issues on Nintendo Switch 2
In lists published to the official Nintendo website, the company has revealed which OG Switch games have "start up issues" on Nintendo Switch 2, and which games can start up but have "some in-game compatibility issues."
02/04/2025
Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remaster Announced for Nintendo Switch 2
During today's Nintendo Direct, Square Enix popped in to announce that Bravely Default is getting a remaster for Nintendo Switch 2. It's called Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD, and it's coming to the console at launch on June 5.
02/04/2025
Hollow Knight: Silksong Makes Brief Appearance During Nintendo Switch 2 Direct to Secure 2025 Release Window
Team Cherry showed up for a few seconds of today’s Nintendo Switch 2 Direct to reveal that its long-awaited follow-up, Hollow Knight: Silksong, has nailed down a 2025 release window.
02/04/2025
Nintendo Will Keep Making Amiibo for Nintendo Switch 2, Starting With Tears of the Kingdom, Street Fighters Figures
If you, like many of us, thought that Nintendo was finally winding down its ongoing production of tiny plastic figures with real yet negligible functionality in its video games with the release of its next console, think again. The Nintendo Switch 2 isn't just compatible with old amiibo, Nintendo seems to be committed to still making new ones.
02/04/2025
Nintendo Switch 2 Preorders Get Some Nintendo Store Restrictions, Presumably to Thwart Scalpers
The Nintendo Switch 2 arrives on June 5, 2025, and it will likely be a hot commodity when it launches. Over on the official Nintendo store, the company is implementing some pre-order measures to ensure bona fide Switch players are getting their pre-orders.
02/04/2025
Multiple Upcoming Xbox Games Appeared At Today's Switch 2 Direct
Here's what we spotted.Today's Nintendo Switch 2 Direct featured a bunch of games that are also coming to Xbox in the future, including the likes of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 and Hollow Knight: Silksong - both hitting Xbox Game Pass in 2025!Here are all the Xbox-related announcements and trailers from the Switch 2 Direct on April 2nd:Read the full article on purexbox.com
02/04/2025
Switch 2 Compatible microSD Express Cards Start From $45 for 128GB
Switch 2 will only support MicroSD Express cards, which are available now and starting at $45 for 128GB.
02/04/2025
April’s Humble Choice Features Tomb Raider 1–3 Remastered, Dredge, and More
Tomb Raider 1–3 Remastered, Dredge, Aliens Dark Descent and more PC games are available as part of the Humble Choice for April 2025.
02/04/2025
Bloodborne Fans React to Nintendo Switch 2 Exclusive The Duskbloods
The most surprising reveal of the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct might have been a third-party game. Announced near the end of the showcase, FromSoftware is developing a brand-new game called The Duskbloods, which has some striking similarities to the beloved PlayStation 4-exclusive Bloodborne.
02/04/2025
Xbox Is Missing Out On FromSoftware's 'The Duskbloods' In 2026
It's a Switch 2 exclusive.As you may have seen, one of the big announcements from today's Nintendo Switch 2 Direct was that FromSoftware's new IP The Duskbloods would be coming to the console - and it's actually a Switch 2 exclusive in 2026.Well, it's a multiplayer game that bares a heavy resemblance to Bloodborne, featuring PvPvE gameplay "where up to 8 players vie for supremacy among themselves and against challenging foes."
02/04/2025
Nintendo Switch 2's Crazy Game Prices Could Be Terrible News For Xbox Fans
Makes Game Pass look incredible though.So, to buy a digital version of Mario Kart World on the Switch 2, you're looking at paying £74.99 / $79.99.That is a massive cost that surpasses what we typically see from AAA titles - but perhaps will set a precedent for the future.
02/04/2025
The Best Deals Today: INIU Power Banks, Steam Deck Games, and a ReFantazio Statue
As of April 2, INIU power banks are on sale from $15.99 at Amazon. Save up to 36% on models up to 25,000mAh. Also, get Dead Cells for 50% off at Humble and preorder the Metaphor: ReFantazio Gallica statue for $129.99 at the IGN Store.
02/04/2025
Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour Will Be a Paid Tour of Your New Nintendo Switch 2
Nintendo has announced the Switch 2 Welcome Tour, a special game launching alongside the Switch 2 to take you on a guided tour of its new hardware. Surprisingly, though, it's not a pack-in piece of software, but a separate, paid digital game.
02/04/2025
Mario Kart World Costs $80, $30 Cheaper if You Buy It Bundled With the Nintendo Switch 2
Mario Kart world costs $79.99, but it's $30 cheaper if you buy it bundled with the Nintendo Switch 2.
02/04/2025
ASUS Xbox Handheld Set To Rival The Nintendo Switch 2 In Price
Today's big Nintendo Switch 2 Direct has just wrapped up, and although a price wasn't announced during the stream for whatever reason, it's now been confirmed that it'll retail at $449.99 - or $499.99 with the new Mario Kart thrown in.That's pretty expensive for a Nintendo console, and it potentially puts the price in-line with the upcoming ASUS Xbox handheld, which has been rumoured to be landing somewhere around the $499 - $599 mark when it's revealed.Read the full article on purexbox.com
02/04/2025
Nintendo Switch 2 Preorders Officially Start on April 9
Nintendo Switch 2 preorders start April 9 ahead of its June 5, 2025, launch for $449.99. A $499.99 Mario Kart World bundle is also available, and you can register your interest now for a chance to receive an invite to preorder from My Nintendo Store.
02/04/2025
Nintendo Just Broke Our Hearts With Today's Final Fantasy 7 Annoucement
Come on Square Enix, Xbox fans need it too.So, we've just finished watching today's Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, and the first thing that stands out at first glance is that the Switch is getting Final Fantasy 7 Remake Integrade, but there's still no announcement for Xbox as of yet.We've been waiting for this game on Xbox for years and years at this point, constantly listening to speculation and rumours about when exactly it might happen, and then it goes and gets announced for the Switch 2 instead!
02/04/2025
Nintendo Switch 2 Price Confirmed
After today's Switch 2 Nintendo Direct, Nintendo confirmed the Nintendo Switch 2 price: $449.99.
02/04/2025
Kirby Air Riders Revealed During Nintendo Switch 2 Direct
Kirby’s racing spinoff Kirby Air Ride is making a tremendous comeback after more than 20 years, thanks to a new entry for Nintendo Switch 2: Kirby Air Riders.
02/04/2025
Donkey Kong Bananza Announced for Nintendo Switch 2
Nintendo has announced a brand new 3D platforming action Donkey Kong game called Donkey Kong Bonanza, due out on July 17, 2025.
02/04/2025
FromSoftware Is Making a New Vampire Game for Nintendo Switch 2, But It's Not Bloodborne 2
Toward the end of today's Nintendo Direct 2, we got a massively shocking reveal of a brand new, Nintendo Switch 2-exclusive FromSoftware game from Hidetaka Miyazaki. It's vampire-themed, but somehow it's not Bloodborne 2. It's called The Duskbloods.
02/04/2025
All the Third-Party Games Confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2
At today's Nintendo Direct, Nintendo pulled back the curtain on some of the third-party games we can expect when the Nintendo Switch 2 finally arrives.
02/04/2025
GameCube Titles are Coming to Nintendo Switch Online with Nintendo Switch 2
As part of today's Nintendo Switch 2 Direct presentation, we learned about how Nintendo Switch Online will work on the new console, including the news everyone's been waiting for: GameCube titles are on the way.
02/04/2025
Deltarune Chapters 3 and 4 Are Launching Alongside the Nintendo Switch 2 in June
Toby Fox has been a busy guy. During today's Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, the small white dog dev showed the first full trailer for Deltarune Chapters 3 and 4, revealing that chapters 3 and 4 will launch alongside the Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5.
02/04/2025
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment Announced for Nintendo Switch 2
It wouldn't be a Nintendo console without a Zelda, and the Nintendo Switch 2 is no exception, though it came in a form we weren't expecting. During today's Nintendo Direct, we learned that Koei Tecmo is making a new Hyrule Warriors game: a Tears of the Kingdom prequel called Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment. And it's coming out this winter.
02/04/2025
Elden Ring Is Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in 2025
Elden Ring is coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 in 2025.
02/04/2025
Some Nintendo Switch Games Are Getting Nintendo Switch 2 Upgrades, Including Breath of the Wild and Metroid Prime 4
During today's Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, Nintendo confirmed that while almost its entire Nintendo Switch catalog will be playable on the Nintendo Switch 2, some lucky games are getting upgraded "Nintendo Switch 2 Edition" versions with special features, including The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Tears of the Kingdom, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Kirby and the Forgotten Land, Pokemon Legends: Z-A, and Mario Party: Jamboree.
02/04/2025
Nintendo Switch 2's New GameShare Feature Lets You Temporarily Play Your Games With Other People
Nintendo Switch 2 includes an all-new GameShare feature.
02/04/2025
Nintendo Switch 2's Joy-Con Controllers Officially Have Mouse Functionality — Here's What They Can Do
Nintendo Switch 2's Joy-Con controllers officially have mouse functionality. Here's what they can do.
02/04/2025
Nintendo Switch 2 Gets Upgraded Red Game Cards and MicroSD Express Storage Support
Nintendo Switch 2 features new game cards that come with a sleek new red look and faster data reading speeds.
02/04/2025
Nintendo Switch 2 Supports 120fps, Up to 4K Resolution Docked
It feels like we've been speculating for years about what the specs of Nintendo's long-rumored Nintendo Switch upgrade might be. Now that we finally know, the results are a bit more impressive than many would have thought, including supporting 120fps and up to 4K resolution when the system is docked.
02/04/2025
Switch 2 Release Date Confirmed During Nintendo Direct
The Switch 2 finally has a release date: June 5, 2025.
02/04/2025
Nintendo Switch 2 Finally Implements a Real, Normal Voice Chat Feature With Its New C Button
During today's Direct covering all things Nintendo Switch 2, it was demonstrated that for the first time ever, the console will have a built-in voice chat feature thanks to its infamous C button.
02/04/2025
Eight Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass In Early April 2025
Update: Another one has been added.The first batch of games leaving Xbox Game Pass in April 2025 have been revealed today, and there are seven of them in all - including highlights such as Harold Halibut, Coral Island and Botany Manor.Here the full list of games leaving Xbox Game Pass in early April 2025:Read the full article on purexbox.com
02/04/2025
These 10 Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (April 3-15)
The latest roundup of new titles.The Xbox Game Pass lineup for April 2025 was already stacked until we got to today, and now Microsoft has gone and revealed a bunch of other new additions for this month - including Borderlands 3 and Diablo 3!As usual, there are a few new additions to Xbox Game Pass Standard in this roundup as well, the majority of which were already part of Game Pass Ultimate in the past.
02/04/2025
Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart Game Officially Revealed as Mario Kart World
During today's Nintendo Switch 2-focused Nintendo Direct, Nintendo officially revealed its new Mario Kart game coming to the console, which we now know to be titled Mario Kart World. It's Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive, and it's a launch day release.
02/04/2025
Nintendo Switch 2 Direct: Everything Announced
The long-awaited Nintendo Switch 2 Direct has arrived and we're here to gather all the biggest reveals about Nintendo's next console!
02/04/2025
Call Of Duty's New Xbox Update Adds Crossplay Matchmaking Options For 'Consoles Only'
Combating "PC cheaters".Activision is rolling out Season 3 of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 this week and in case you missed it, console players on Xbox platforms will be given some new crossplay multiplayer options to reportedly combat PC cheaters.One setting in particular, available in Multiplayer Ranked Play, Warzone Ranked Play, and Multiplayer Unranked will allow you to enable crossplay with "consoles only", effectively isolating players on PC.
02/04/2025
Dbrand's Switch 2 Killswitch Case Reservations Open Today
Dbrand is opening up reservations for its Switch 2 Killswitch today, here's a brand new look at case.
02/04/2025
The Internet Reacts to IGN's April Fools' Day Avengers: Doomsday Casting Announcement
Another April Fools' Day has come and gone and we here at IGN had some fun with it by presenting the second round of casting announcements for Avengers: Doomsday following the 27 actors Marvel revealed last week. We loved how the internet reacted to our joke, and we thought we'd share the best ones right here.
02/04/2025
Roundup: Here's What The First Reviews Are Saying About 'A Minecraft Movie'
You might be surprised!This week marks the arrival of A Minecraft Movie after a long wait, and although many had predicted that it would fare poorly with the critics, quite a few early reviews have actually been very positive for it so far.Here are some of the reviews and impressions we've spotted for A Minecraft Movie:Read the full article on purexbox.com
02/04/2025
Gameplay of EA's New The Sims 'Concept' Appears to Leak Online, and It's Not Going Down Well With Fans
A video purportedly taken from the next iteration of The Sims has popped up online, and fans have expressed their concern about what it may mean for the much-loved series.
02/04/2025
Croc Remastered Is Now On Xbox, And The Reviews Are Divided Over It
It's only taken 28 years, but Croc: Legend of the Gobbos is now finally on Xbox!The remastered version of the PS1 platformer arrived on the Xbox Store earlier today, and it's available to buy at a price of £24.99 / $29.99.As you might expect with a remaster of such an old game, the critics are pretty divided - some really like revisiting the cult classic in its best form, while others think it's just aged too much to be an enjoyable experience in 2025.
02/04/2025
Xbox 1TB Expansion Cards Drop to Lowest Price Ever in the UK, Now Just £100
Amazon has dropped Xbox 1TB Expansion Cards to just £99.99 in the UK, the lowest price ever on the proprietary expandable storage.
02/04/2025
Tekken 8 Community in Uproar Over Season 2 Balance Changes, Pros Threaten to Ditch the Game, Steam Reviews on Fire
The Tekken 8 community is in uproar over Season 2 balance changes, with some pro players threatening to quit the game and Steam reviews plummeting.
02/04/2025
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Devs Came Up With a Fun April Fool’s Joke — and Now Fans Think It Would Be Awesome in the Game
The Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 developers came up with a fun April Fool’s Day joke — and now fans think it would be awesome if it was actually in the game.
02/04/2025
Seven Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass In Early April 2025
Set to leave on April 15th.The first batch of games leaving Xbox Game Pass in April 2025 have been revealed today, and there are seven of them in all - including highlights such as Harold Halibut, Coral Island and Botany Manor.Here the full list of games leaving Xbox Game Pass in early April 2025:Read the full article on purexbox.com
02/04/2025
Val Kilmer Dies: Batman Forever, The Doors and Tombstone Star Was 65
Val Kilmer -- star of Batman Forever, The Doors, and Tombstone -- has died at age 65.
02/04/2025
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood Sequel from David Fincher and Brad Pitt Reportedly in the Works for Netflix
David Fincher and Brad Pitt are reportedly re-teaming to revive a Once Upon a Time in Hollywood sequel script written by original director Quentin Tarantino.
02/04/2025
Superman: Extended Preview to Play Before A Minecraft Movie
An extended preview of James Gunn’s Superman will be shown ahead of A Minecraft Movie screenings in theaters this weekend, but it was shown by Warner Bros. at their CinemaCon presentation on Tuesday. The footage showcases Superman, Krypto and the Fortress of Solitude.
02/04/2025
Daredevil: Born Again Episode 7 Review
Daredevil: Born Again’s bloody brawl leaves us in a state of punch-drunk love.
02/04/2025
AU Deals: The Hottest Hump Day Deals on Must Own AAAs, Slashed PC Gear, and Reduced Consoles!
If your wallet has been pleading for mercy, it might just have to hold on a little longer because today’s gaming deals are too good to ignore.
02/04/2025
Score a Pair of JLab JBuds Lux Wireless Over-Ear Headphones with Noise Canceling for Only $50
The best over-ear headphones under $100.
02/04/2025
The Google Pixel 9 Pro Gets a Huge Discount Again, But at Target This Time
Get the Pro for the same price as the Pixel 9.
01/04/2025
The 14 Best Jack Black Movies of All Time
The best performances from Jack Black, from High Fidelity to School of Rock and beyond.
01/04/2025
Nintendo Switch Online, Explained: How Much Does a Subscription Cost?
Here's everything you need to know about Nintendo Switch Online as we prepare for the release of the Switch 2.
01/04/2025
The Best Video Games of 2025 So Far
We're a quarter of the way through 2025 so let's check in with the best reviewed games of the year including Assassin's Creed, Split Fiction, and more.
01/04/2025
The One Piece Film: Red 4K Steelbook Drops to a New Low on Amazon as the Anime Returns for More Episodes
The latest film in the series gets a discount.
01/04/2025
How to Increase Your Chance of Getting a New Nintendo Switch 2 Console on Day One
Our tips to give you the best chance at securing a Nintendo Switch 2 preorder the moment they go live.
01/04/2025
Xbox's Latest Server Outage Is A Bit Different To The Usual Ones
Xbox has suffered another server outage today, but not in the way you'd might expect!As confirmed on the official Xbox Status support page, the outage affects "store & subscriptions", "cloud gaming & remote play", and "games & gaming".At the time of writing, the team is still working on getting these issues fixed.
01/04/2025
The Best LEGO Batman Sets You Can Still Buy 2025
Although LEGO recently retired a lot of LEGO Batman sets, there are still some great ones left.
01/04/2025
The Iniu 20,000mAh 22.5W Power Bank Just Dropped to $12 on Amazon
Costs less than most power banks with half its capacity.
01/04/2025
The 10 Coolest LEGO Technic Sets to Build and Play With
Whether you want to race, orbit the Earth, or rove around on Mars, here are the best LEGO Technic sets of 2025. Build the model vehicle – or astronomy model – of your dreams.
01/04/2025
The Powerful AMD Zen 5 9950X3D, 9900X3D, and 9800X3D Gaming CPUs Are Back in Stock for Now
Gamers should stick with the 9800X3D, creators should splurge on the 9950X3D.
01/04/2025
Now You See Me 3 Officially Titled Now You See Me: Now You Don’t, Now You See Me 4 Confirmed
Big news for Now You See Me fans: not only is Now You See Me 3 officially titled Now You See Me: Now You Don’t, but Now You See Me 4 is in the works.
01/04/2025
John Wick Anime Film Prequel Will Tell the Story of John Wick’s Impossible Task, Keanu Reeves to Voice Character
The John Wick anime prequel film finally has a confirmed setting, and confirmation that Keanu Reeves will voice the character.
01/04/2025
John Wick 5 Is Official — and Yes, Keanu Reeves Is Back to ‘Give John’s Story the Proper Next Step’
John Wick 5 is official, with Lionsgate confirming the 60-year-old Keanu Reeves is set to return to the role.
01/04/2025
Metal Gear Solid: The Board Game Review
Metal Gear Solid: The Board Game successfully distills much of the tactical espionage action from the video game into an engaging and challenging board game adaptation.
01/04/2025
Save 40% Off This Arzopa 16" 1080p Portable USB Monitor (Nintendo Switch and Steam Deck Compatible)
A great USB Type-C portable display for your laptop, tablet, or gaming handheld.
01/04/2025
Pick One: What Was Your Favourite Xbox Game Pass Game In March 2025?
College Football?A new month has begun today, and it already looks like an incredible April for Xbox Game Pass, but let's take one final moment to look back at March 2025 and what it's delivered for us on the service over the past few weeks.The likes of 33 Immortals, Mullet MadJack and EA Sports College Football 25 are all in with a shout of getting somewhat close to it though.
01/04/2025
It’s April 2 in Japan, and So the Nintendo Today! App Has a New Switch 2 Countdown Video That’s Got Everyone Talking About the Mysterious C Button and Its Cute Sound Effect
The Nintendo today! app has updated with a new Switch 2 video that shows the mysterious C button up close, as well as new music and a sound effect for when it’s pressed that's already sparked speculation among fans.
01/04/2025
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Explained and the Movie's Connection to One of the Most Notorious Marvel Comics
The fourth MCU Spider-Man film starring Tom Holland will be titled Spider-Man: Brand New Day, but what do the comics tell us about what the sequel might be about?
01/04/2025
Elden Ring Nightreign Unveils Its Archer Archetype Ironeye in New Gameplay Trailer
Bandai Namco and FromSoftware have revealed another Nightfarer making their way into Elden Ring Nightreign. The bow-wielding Ironeye will be one of the playable characters in the co-op action game, and they're bringing some pretty hefty weaponry to Limveld.
01/04/2025
New LEGO Sets for April 2025: Lord of the Rings, Beauty and the Beast, and More
From the Shire of the Lord of the Rings to the Beast's Castle in Beauty and the Beast, these are the coolest new LEGO sets for April 2025.
01/04/2025
Former Sony Exec Says It's About Time For PlayStation to Reconsider Its Focus on Cutting-Edge Graphics
Former PlayStation executive Shuhei Yoshida has been sharing quite a few insights on the games industry since his departure from Sony. Among them, he says it might be time for Sony to reconsider its adherence to cutting-edge graphics.
01/04/2025
Den of Wolves Hands-on Preview: Payday Meets Inception in This Mind-Bending Co-op Heist Simulator
Though Den of Wolves borrows quite a bit from Payday and other crime games, the setting, elaborate planning mechanics, and especially its surreal mind-hacking mechanics all made us feel pretty confident that developer 10 chambers’ return to the wonderful world of heisting has a good chance of being another stunning success.
01/04/2025
Get in on the Best Audible Deal of the Year
Listen to the new The Hunger Games: Sunrise of the Reaping audiobook for $1
01/04/2025
Nightdive Studios Wants To Bring Xbox 360 Games Back From The Dead
"Really good games that shouldn’t be lost".The Xbox 360 is an amazing console that boasted an unbelievable library of games, and while some of the best are still playable on modern Xbox consoles through backwards compatibility, there are plenty that sadly never made the jump.And of course, things got worse last year when the Xbox 360 marketplace officially shut down, taking loads of digital Xbox 360 games with it - including a whole bunch of exclusives that are no longer purchasable anywhere at this point.
01/04/2025
Chainsaw Man Movie Release Date Will See Denji and Reze Rip Into U.S. Theaters This October
Sony Pictures has announced a Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc release date that will see the anime movie tear into US theaters October 29, 2025.
01/04/2025
Windows Might Be Adding A New UI For The ASUS Xbox Handheld
There's a lot of talk about the ASUS Xbox handheld right now, and that's no surprise considering it was teased last night by the company - it's all but confirmed at this point.But what about the interface?If this is going to be a Windows-based handheld, is it going to suffer with the same issues that have plagued them in the past?
01/04/2025
Venom Is Twerking in Everyone's Marvel Rivals Matches
Marvel Rivals’ Venom twerk emote is finally here, and to no one’s surprise, it has resulted in a swarm of twerking Venoms in nearly every Marvel Rivals match.
01/04/2025
Atomfall the Most Successful Launch in Sniper Elite Developer Rebellion’s 32-Year History
Atomfall looks like a hit, with 1.5 million players reached and, ahem, 300,000 cups of tea drank. It's the most successful launch in Rebellion's 32-year history.
01/04/2025
Black Mirror, Season 7: Exclusive Look at USS Callister: Into Infinity
“From the very start, I thought I'd like to keep this story going,” Black Mirror creator Charlie Brooker recently told IGN about his acclaimed series’ first-ever sequel episode, “USS Callister: Into Infinity”, which premieres with the entire seventh season on Netflix on April 10th.
01/04/2025
Talking Point: Are You Expecting Xbox News At The Switch 2 Direct This Week?
Nintendo's new device is being fully unveiled.We're going to be seeing an awful lot of Nintendo Switch 2 news doing the rounds later this week after the Switch 2 Direct has taken place on Wednesday, and who knows...It's been mentioned on numerous occasions that Microsoft wants to bring multiple Xbox first-party titles to the Nintendo Switch 2 later this year, and that could ultimately include the likes of Halo, Gears and Forza.
01/04/2025
FCC Filing Could Indicate a Possible Upgrade For Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller
It's the day before the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, with less than 24 hours to go until Nintendo reveals its plans for its next console. A new Federal Communications Commission (FCC) filing could, potentially, point to some of those plans, at least when it comes to its Switch 2 controller lineup.
01/04/2025
How to Watch the Spider-Man Movies in Order
Here's the correct order to watch the Spider-Man movies, chronologically and by release date.
01/04/2025
Atomfall Is Already A Colossal Success On Xbox Game Pass & Beyond
The best launch in Rebellion's 32-year history.It's been less than a week since Atomfall arrived on Xbox Game Pass, and it's already smashed through over 1.5 million players across all platforms - marking the most successful launch in Rebellion's 32-year history as a company.Rebellion CEO Jason Kingsley described the achievement as speaking "volumes for the creativity and dedication of the entire team here at Rebellion", while also informing players that they can look forward to "future content for the game".
01/04/2025
Xbox 'ZZZ' Tease Leads The Way In April Fools' Jokes This Year
In case you'd hadn't clocked on, today is April Fools' Day, and we've been spotting plenty of April Fools' Jokes on social media over the past few hours as a result, including a few that have been getting quite a bit of attention.In particular, the folks behind Zenless Zone Zero (or "ZZZ" as it's often called) teased that the game might be getting a release date for Xbox, and there are some who believe it might be hinting at an actual announcement.If you're not aware, ZZZ is a popular free-to-play action RPG that's been on PlayStation, PC and mobile for a couple of years.
01/04/2025
The Switch 2 Nintendo Direct Will Be 60 Minutes Long, Nintendo Confirms
The Switch 2 Nintendo Direct will last around 60 minutes, Nintendo has confirmed. Here’s final time and date information.
01/04/2025
The 75 Comics Doomsday Will Pull From (According to the Avengers Cast Reveal)
From Time Runs Out to Namor and Sue Storm's relationship to Emperor Doom, Marvel's Avengers: Doomsday tease hints at a huge swatch of comics history.
01/04/2025
Jason Momoa Just Confirmed a Big Spoiler for Dune 3: ‘If You Didn’t Read the Books It’s Not My Fault, Right?’
Actor Jason Momoa has confirmed a big spoiler for Dune 3, saying: "If you didn’t read the books it’s not my fault, right?"
01/04/2025
Guide: South Of Midnight Release Date, Release Times & Early Access Details On Xbox
A huge Xbox Game Pass release to kick off April!April is officially here, and that means we've got (at least) two Xbox first-party titles to look forward to over the coming weeks, including South of Midnight which arrives at the start of the month!This is another Xbox first-party launch that's getting an early access period as well, so to try and clear up any confusion, we've broken down all the release dates, release times and various other details for South of Midnight down below.
01/04/2025
‘We Got as Close as I Could Possibly Imagine Getting’ — Tom Hardy on the Venom Crossover With Spider-Man That Never Happened
Tom Hardy has discussed the Venom crossover with Spider-Man that fans wanted but never happened, saying: "we got as close as I could possibly imagine getting."
01/04/2025
inZOI's Best and Most Cursed Creations
Take a look at some of inZOI's most impressive and horrifying characters.
01/04/2025
We Build LEGO Beauty and the Beast Castle, a Tribute to a Disney Renaissance Classic
We build the new LEGO Beauty and the Beast Castle, a set that's filled with details and Easter eggs from the original Disney animated film.
01/04/2025
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater Includes 'Suggestive and Sexual' Content From Original MGS3, Rating Suggests
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater includes the suggestive and sexual content in Metal Gear Solid 3, including the Peep Demo Theatre, according to an age rating.
01/04/2025
Xbox Is Hosting A Massive 'Spooky Games' Sale This Week
Ahead of the Spring Sale coming soon.We're still waiting on the Xbox Spring Sale to start in the very near future, but until then, we've got a few hundred new deals that have appeared on the Xbox Store - most of which are part of a new "Spooky Games Sale".This sale is obviously based around horror games for the most part, and we've picked out a few of the most notable deals in the table below.
01/04/2025
Madame Web Star Sydney Sweeney Reportedly in Final Talks to Star in Live-Action Gundam Movie
Madame Web star Sydney Sweeney is reportedly in final talks to star in the live-action Gundam movie.
01/04/2025
Xbox-Branded Handheld Teased by ASUS
Gaming hardware company ASUS has pulled back the curtain at what may be the reported Xbox-branded handheld device.
01/04/2025
You Can Get 10% off Nintendo eShop Digital Gift Cards in the UK Today
UK retailer Currys is offering 10% off Nintendo eShop store credit through their range of digital gift cards, for discounts of up to £10.
01/04/2025
Rumour: Halo's Leap To Other Platforms Might Be More Limited Than Expected
UE5 has been a significant shift.There have been ongoing rumours about the Halo: Master Chief Collection making the jump across to certain other platforms, but now new information suggests it might not necessarily play out like expected.Speaking to 'The Xbox Two' podcast about the upcoming Switch 2 launch, The Verge's senior editor Tom Warren mentioned how he doesn't know if a collection will happen or if "every game" will necessarily be included:Read the full article on purexbox.com
01/04/2025
Schedule I Patch 5 Brings Steam Viral Hit Up to Version 0.3.3f14, First Content Update Due This Weekend
Schedule I post-launch Patch 5 is out now. Check out the patch notes.
01/04/2025
Deals For Today: Surging Sparks Booster Box, Cheap TVs And A Big Galaxy Watch Price Drop
As of April 1, the Pokémon Surging Sparks Booster Bundle is on sale for $45.02 at Amazon. Other deals include Insignia and LG 4K TVs, and the Galaxy Watch Ultra Titanium for $419.99.
01/04/2025
Billy 'The King of Kong' Mitchell Wins $237,000 in Defamation Lawsuit Victory Over YouTuber Karl Jobst
Arcade gamer Billy "King of Kong" Mitchell has won almost a quarter of a million dollars in damages after a court ruled Australian YouTuber Karl Jobst had defamed him.
01/04/2025
'Iffy' Rumour Claims Oblivion Remake Could Hit Xbox Game Pass This Week
We've been hearing a lot about this rumoured Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion remake over the past few weeks, and if you believe what some of the latest reports have been saying, it sounds like it's going to drop at some point during April.It might even be as soon as this week!Social media user DetectiveSeeds, who has been sharing all sorts of apparent insider information recently, has advised that they believe the game will either launch this week or next week:Read the full article on purexbox.com
01/04/2025
Call of Duty PC Players Who Do Not Cheat Are Being ‘Penalized’ by New Console-Only Crossplay Option for Regular Multiplayer
This week, with the launch of Season 3, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone get a significant change that some within the PC community have said could hit their matchmaking queue times: console-only crossplay.
01/04/2025
Amazon Has Pokémon TCG Surging Sparks Booster Bundles Back in Stock For a Limited Time
As of April 1, Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet: Surging Sparks Booster Bundle is back in stock at Amazon for MSRP $45.02. It includes six booster packs, but will likely be out of stock again soon.
01/04/2025
New Resident Evil Movie Will Be ‘Unlike Any of the Previous Films,’ Director Promises
Appearing at Sony Pictures’ CinemaCon presentation on Monday, Barbarian director Zach Cregger explained how his upcoming Resident Evil movie reboot will be “unlike any of the previous films” in the franchise.
01/04/2025
Aussie Streaming Guide: The Best TV & Movies for April 2025
Nothing but the finest content to binge stream. All the best TV series, movies, comedy specials, docos, and more!
01/04/2025
Rick and Morty Season 8 Release Date and First Look Revealed and We Promise This Isn't an April Fools' Joke
Adult Swim has not only revealed that Rick and Morty will return for its eighth season on May 25, 2025, but it has also shared a first look as part of its April Fools' Day broadcast special. And don't worry, we promise this isn't a joke!
01/04/2025
The Beatles Cast Revealed, All Four Movies Opening in April 2028
director Sam Mendes revealed the release strategy for his upcoming quartet of movies about The Beatles – dubbed The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event – and officially announced the actors playing the Fab Four: Harris Dickinson, Barry Keoghan, Paul Mescal, and Joseph Quinn.
01/04/2025
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Revealed
The upcoming fourth Spider-Man film is officially titled Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Sony Pictures announced at their CinemaCon presentation on Monday. It will be released in theaters July 31, 2026.
01/04/2025
Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse Gets June 2027 Release Date, First Photos Revealed
Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse will be released in theaters on June 4, 2027, Sony Pictures announced at their CinemaCon presentation Monday. The first photos from the highly anticipated movie were also released.
01/04/2025
The 12 Best Jason Statham Movie Moments
Crank 2, The Transporter and The Expendables make our list of the best Jason Statham films, featuring his most memorable movie moments.
31/03/2025
Gigabyte Aorus Master 16 Review (2025)
Fast and flashy, the Aorus Master 16 offers solid gaming performance but sacrifices weight and thickness to get there.
31/03/2025
Every Upcoming Batman Comic and Graphic Novel in 2025
There's no such thing as too much Batman.
31/03/2025
How to Watch My Hero Academia in Order
As the superhero anime prepares for its final season, here's a a full guide to watching My Hero Academia in order, including movies and OVAs.
31/03/2025
RuneScape Dragonwilds Isn't On Xbox Yet, But It Might Be In 2026
A brand-new co-op survival game.This isn't like the MMO either, as it's a standalone co-op survival adventure that's coming to Steam in Spring 2025, and hopefully Xbox next year.The game is called RuneScape Dragonwilds, and here's how it's described by the RuneScape team:Read the full article on purexbox.com
31/03/2025
The Best Gaming Phones to Buy in 2025
Mobile gaming is getting pretty serious and if you want to keep up, you're going to want a smartphone made specifically for gaming.
31/03/2025
The Best iPhones in 2025: Which Model Should You Buy?
Upgrading to a new iPhone this year? Here are the best possible iPhones to buy in 2025.
31/03/2025
Pick Up an Inexpensive Cordless Tire Inflator and Car Jump Starter for Emergencies
Avoid being stranded on the road without the proper tools.
31/03/2025
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Season 3 Patch Notes Are Here
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Season 3 patch notes are here, revealing all the biggest changes coming to Multiplayer, Zombies, and Warzone as Verdansk makes its triumphant return.
31/03/2025
Save 22% Off the GameSir Super Nova Wireless Gaming Controller with Hall Effect Joysticks
Hall effect joysticks, tri-mode wireless connectivity, charging dock, and more.
31/03/2025
IGN Live to Return June 7-8, Tickets Now on Sale
IGN Live is officially returning to Los Angeles June 7-8, 2025, and tickets are on sale now, starting at $15!
31/03/2025
Save 25% Off the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro, the Best Wireless Gaming Headset
One of the few gaming headsets with hot-swappable batteries and noise cancellation.
31/03/2025
House of the Dragon Showrunner Addresses George R.R. Martin Criticisms, Says Game of Thrones Author 'Became Unwilling to Acknowledge the Practical Issues at Hand in a Reasonable Way'
House of the Dragon showrunner Ryan Condal has called Game of Thrones author George R.R. Martin’s criticisms of the series’ second season “disappointing” following remarks the author published last year.
31/03/2025
Score a 2TB Xbox X|S SSD for Just $199.99 During the Final Day of Amazon’s Big Spring Sale
Enjoy the Lowest Price of 2025 on an Officially Licensed, Plug-and-Play Expansion Card
31/03/2025
Xbox Handheld Seemingly Revealed By ASUS In New Teaser Trailer
It looks like ASUS has given us our first tease of the 2025 Xbox handheld!A social media post has gone live today with a short video which includes an ASUS ROG Ally-style device alongside an Xbox controller.You can see the clip down below - along with Xbox's response to it:Read the full article on purexbox.com
31/03/2025
Wizards of the Coast Issues DMCA on Fan's Baldur's Gate 3 Stardew Valley Mod, Larian CEO Responds
Wizards of the Coast has issued a DMCA takedown notice on a fan mod of Stardew Valley that adds Baldur's Gate 3 characters, despite the mod previously having been publicly praised by Larian Studios CEO Sven Winke. And now, Winke has responded to the takedown as well.
31/03/2025
Update: Wizards of the Coast Apologizes for 'Mistaken' DMCA on Fan's Baldur's Gate 3 Stardew Valley Mod
Wizards of the Coast has issued a DMCA takedown notice on a fan mod of Stardew Valley that adds Baldur's Gate 3 characters, despite the mod previously having been publicly praised by Larian Studios CEO Swen Vincke. And now, Vincke has responded to the takedown as well.
31/03/2025
Logitech G Pro X TKL Rapid Gaming Keyboard Review
The new Logitech G Pro X TKL Rapid is a new standard for dedicated PC gamers, but it also succeeds for those looking for an exceptional and reliable compact keyboard.
31/03/2025
House of the Dragon Season 3 Adds New Faces as Production Begins
Production on House of the Dragon Season 3 is underway, and HBO is celebrating the milestone with an updated list of new cast members.
31/03/2025
Monster Hunter Wilds Director Confirms Balance Adjustments, More Challenging Monsters, UI/UX Improvements, and Plenty More Are on the Way
Monster Hunter Wilds director Yuya Tokuda has confirmed balance adjustments, more challenging monsters, UI/UX improvements, and plenty more are on the way. Here's everything you need to know.
31/03/2025
8BitDo Unveils New 'Jade' Controller Inspired By The Original Xbox
Part of the Ultimate 3-mode series.The folks over at 8BitDo seem to be constantly putting out new Xbox products at the moment, and the latest is a "Jade" version of the Ultimate 3-mode Controller series that already exists in white and black variants.The difference with the Jade Xbox Controller is that it's "inspired by the iconic Transparent Green Edition of the original Xbox console", and it's also described as a "perfect companion to the Xbox retro keyboard and mouse":Read the full article on purexbox.com
31/03/2025
RuneScape: Dragonwilds Announced as Jagex's New Take on the Open World Survival Genre
Today, Jagex has announced that it's bringing the world of RuneScape into a new genre: survival. The developer revealed RuneScape: Dragonwilds, a cooperative open world survival game coming to early access this spring.
31/03/2025
The DC Art of Jorge Jiménez Celebrates a Modern Batman Master
Check out our exclusive preview of The DC Art of Jorge Jiménez, featuring some truly breathtaking images of Batman.
31/03/2025
Sony Causes A Stir Among Xbox Fans With Black Myth: Wukong Comment
There's been a lot of debate around Black Myth: Wukong and exactly why it's failed to arrive on Xbox consoles almost a year since it was first delayed - and certain Xbox fans still believe it's got something to do with Sony.We did hear from the game's director in January who suggested the Xbox Series S was to blame, but Microsoft has confused things in the past by stating "the delay is not due to Xbox platform limitations that have been raised to us".Read the full article on purexbox.com
31/03/2025
Sony Causes A Stir Among Xbox Fans With Black Myth: Wukong Comment
There's been a lot of debate around Black Myth: Wukong and exactly why it's failed to arrive on Xbox consoles almost a year since it was first delayed - and certain Xbox fans still believe it's got something to do with Sony.We did hear from the game's director in January who suggested the Xbox Series S was to blame, but Microsoft has confused things in the past by stating "the delay is not due to Xbox platform limitations that have been raised to us".Read the full article on purexbox.com
31/03/2025
Super Mario RPG is Just $20 at GameStop Today
GameStop is offering Super Mario RPG for just $20 right now. That's 67% off its usual price of $59.99.
31/03/2025
Deals for Today: Amazon Restocks Pokémon TCG Journey Together, Paldean Fates and more
Amazon brings back the impossible-to-find Journey Together Elite Trainer Box—plus more solid Pokémon TCG pickups worth a look.
31/03/2025
Helldivers 2 Players Are Heading Back To Defend Malevelon Creek
Well, never say Helldivers 2 developer Arrowhead Studios doesn't have a dark sense of nostalgia. One year removed from the infamous in-game liberation of Malevelon Creek, Helldivers 2 is sending its players back to the planet to hold it against surging Automaton forces.
31/03/2025
The Top-Selling Game on Steam Right Now Is Schedule I, an Indie Drug Dealer Simulator With More Players Than Monster Hunter Wilds, GTA 5, and Marvel Rivals
If you’ve been on Steam, Twitch, or gaming YouTube lately, you’ve probably seen Schedule I. It’s an indie drug dealer sim that’s currently the top-selling game on Valve’s platform, with more players than big hitters such as Monster Hunter Wilds, GTA 5, and Marvel Rivals after going viral across social media. For its developer, the launch has been "amazing but pretty overwhelming."
31/03/2025
Doom Is Having Its Halo Moment With The Dark Ages
With its mech and dragon-riding levels, Doom: The Dark Ages feels like id Software's answer to shooters like Halo and Call of Duty.
31/03/2025
Coyote vs. Acme Finds New Home in Ketchup Entertainment
Warner Bros.’s infamously shelved live-action/animated hybrid film, Coyote vs. Acme, has finally found a home with American film distribution company Ketchup Entertainment.
31/03/2025
The Sinking City Is Getting An Unreal Engine 5 Remaster For Xbox Series X|S
And yes, it's a FREE upgrade!The Sinking City has long been a popular game on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, and ahead of the sequel's arrival at some point in the future, it's been announced today that The Sinking City Remastered is coming to Xbox.This is an Unreal Engine 5 version of The Sinking City complete with loads of cool new visual features:Read the full article on purexbox.com
31/03/2025
Amazon Has Restocked Loads Of Pokémon TCG Elite Trainer Boxes Again
Act fast, Amazon has restocked Pokémon TCG Twilight Masquerade, Shrouded Fable, Temporal Forces, and more ETBs again.
31/03/2025
When Will GTA 6 Trailer 2 Come Out? Take-Two Boss Says It’s Better to Provide Marketing Materials Relatively Close to the Release Window
It might be a while yet before we get GTA 6 Trailer 2, after comments from the boss of Rockstar’s parent company revealed his preference for releasing marketing materials relatively close to a release window.
31/03/2025
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero for PS5 Drops to Its Lowest Price at Amazon, Xbox Version Is Even Lower at Woot
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero has been discounted at Amazon and Woot in Spring Sales. It's dropped to $45 at the former and $24.99 at the latter.
31/03/2025
Here's What The 'Hands On' Previews Are Saying About DOOM: The Dark Ages
We've been treated to a series of "hands on" previews for Bethesda's DOOM: The Dark Ages today, which is set for release on Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC and PS5 in just over a month's time on May 15th.Taking a quick glance, it's interesting to see just how varied they appear to be - some are saying they've absolutely fallen in love with the new changes, while others are fearful for the full game compared to recent series entries.Read the full article on purexbox.com
31/03/2025
Palworld Dating Sim Revealed as Real Video Game as Dev Insists It's Not an April Fools' Day Joke
A Palworld Dating sim titled Palworld! More Than Just Pals will soon let fans of developer Pocketpair’s massively popular monster-catching game live out their strangest fantasies.
31/03/2025
Doom: The Dark Ages - We've Played It!
Hands-on impressions of the new shield combat, dragon-riding, and towering Mecha-Slayer mayhem!
31/03/2025
Monster Hunter Wilds Director Commits to Addressing Stability Issues, With PC Improvements Coming in Title Update 1
This week marks the first big update to Monster Hunter Wilds since launch, in Title Update 1. In a new letter, Monster Hunter Wilds director Yuya Tokuda confirmed the team has been working on stability, and has some improvements already on the way for Steam users in Title Update 1.
31/03/2025
Star Wars Meets XCOM In New Game That's Seemingly Coming To Xbox
Set to be officially revealed in April.At Star Wars Celebration on April 19th, it's mentioned that developer Bit Reactor will be joining Respawn Entertainment and Lucasfilm Games to provide a "first look at a new Star Wars turn-based tactics game".Bit Reactor is a new studio made up of 15 XCOM veterans, while Respawn is the developer behind the recent Star Wars: Jedi titles.
31/03/2025
PS5 Exclusive Ghost of Yōtei Gets New Story Info, Commits to 2025 Release Date
We haven’t heard much about Ghost of Yōtei in recent months, but after fans spotted a morsel of new story information published to the game’s official website, they’re having fun speculating about how Sucker Punch’s hotly anticipated PlayStation 5 exclusive will actually play.
31/03/2025
New Death Stranding Record Hints At Potential Of PS5 Ports On Xbox
The sequel could get a lot more sales from it.Death Stranding has undoubtedly been a hit ever since it arrived on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S late last year, but unfortunately, there's no sign of Death Stranding 2 coming to Xbox alongside its PS5 launch on June 26th.The release of the first game definitely seems to have been beneficial for the sequel though.
31/03/2025
‘Give Me a F***ing Chance’ — Iron Fist Actor Finn Jones ‘Very Aware’ of Critiques, but Wants to ‘Prove People Wrong’
Charlie Cox's Daredevil has successfully made the jump from Netflix to the MCU. Could other comebacks by The Defenders also be on the cards? Iron Fist actor Finn Jones recently threw his hat in the ring, declaring: "I’m here and I’m ready."
31/03/2025
Feature: All New Xbox Games Coming Out In April 2025
Welcome to our roundup of all new Xbox games coming out in April 2025!Below, we've listed every Xbox game with an April 2025 release date, including all confirmed Xbox Game Pass releases so far.If you're interested in what other new Xbox games are scheduled for the rest of the year, we've got a big "Xbox release dates in 2025" feature elsewhere on Pure Xbox with a huge number of confirmed titles for May onwards.
31/03/2025
Blizzard Reportedly Receiving New StarCraft Game Pitches From Well-Known Korean Developers
Blizzard is reportedly receiving a number of pitches for new StarCraft video games from well-known Korean studios. Here's what they allegedly have in mind.
31/03/2025
Path of Exile 2 Dev GGG Talks Dawn of the Hunt, the Huntress, and the New Unique That 'Might Be Broken'
IGN interviewed Path of Exile 2 game director Jonathan Rogers to see how the team is feeling about the reception so far, and to ask all our burning questions about the upcoming update, Dawn of the Hunt.
31/03/2025
Lots Of Activision Blizzard Games Aren't On Xbox Game Pass Yet, But Why?
Many Xbox fans have been questioning why it's taken so long to add more Activision (and Blizzard) games to Xbox Game Pass since acquiring the company a couple of years ago, as we've only seen a certain number since then.For example, all the classic Call of Duty games seem to be primed for Xbox Game Pass at some point, but they've yet to arrive on the service.Read the full article on purexbox.com
31/03/2025
Official Final Fantasy 9 25th Anniversary Website Set Tongues Wagging on Potential Switch 2 Nintendo Direct Remake Reveal
There is renewed excitement about the much-discussed Final Fantasy 9 remake after Square Enix launched an official Final Fantasy 9 25th Anniversary website — just in time for the Switch 2 Nintendo Direct.
31/03/2025
Microsoft Rewards 'Limits' Are Causing Frustration Across Xbox, PC & Mobile
It's been a while since we last talked about Microsoft Rewards here at Pure Xbox, but we're definitely still racking up the points - and on the whole, I'd personally say this year's changes to the program have been for the better on Xbox.However, it's not all sunshine and roses, with many frustrated Microsoft Rewards users taking to its subreddit recently to complain about limits (or "cooldowns") that seem to be getting more regular for earning points via Bing searches.Read the full article on purexbox.com
31/03/2025
Jacksepticeye Reveals He Was Working on an Unannounced Soma Animated Show but It Fell Apart 'Out of Nowhere'
YouTuber Jacksepticeye has revealed he spent a year working on a Soma animated show only for it to fall apart, leaving him “quite upset.”
31/03/2025
Capcom Breaks Another Sales Record Thanks To Monster Hunter Wilds
The big wins keep on coming.We talked earlier this month about how Monster Hunter Wilds was off to an "absolutely flying start" on Xbox consoles, and that's still the case as we enter April - with the game now having surpassed 10 million sales across all platforms.In the process, the game has broken a new company record for "first-month" sales:Read the full article on purexbox.com
31/03/2025
Monster Hunter Wilds Breezes Past 10 Million Sold, Capcom Explains Why It’s Done So Incredibly Well
Monster Hunter Wilds has sold 10 million copies in a month, setting a new company record. Capcom has now revealed why it believes Wilds has done so incredibly well.
31/03/2025
12 Things to Buy Before Amazon's Spring Sale Ends
A look at the bestselling deals during Amazon's Spring Sale 2025.
31/03/2025
AU Deals: Fifty Bucks Off Batman and a Meta 3S, Low Gil Prices for Final Fantasies, and More!
This week’s deals slash prices on some truly legendary titles across Nintendo Switch, PC, Xbox Series X, and PlayStation 5.
31/03/2025
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake for Switch, PS5, and Xbox Series X Is Now Up for Preorder
Preorders are live for the Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X for $59.99.
30/03/2025
Nintendo Is Making the Jump to Switch 2 as Easy as Possible for Everyone
The Switch 2 is coming, but Nintendo's solid foundations means there's no need to rush towards the next console immediately.
30/03/2025
Best Beginner Board Games
From deck builders to dice rollers, these are your best bets for getting into the world of board gaming.
30/03/2025
Get 3 for the Price of 2 on Select Vinyl During The Last Days of Amazon's Spring Sale
This Amazon deal includes everything from classic rock albums like Dark Side of the Moon, to the popular Wicked movie soundtrack, to 2Pac.
30/03/2025
Amazon Has Some Great LEGO Deals for Its 2025 Spring Sale
Our LEGO expert's picks for all the best deals on LEGO sets in Amazon's Spring Sale 2025.
30/03/2025
How Well Are Xbox Games Selling On PlayStation? Here's What The Data Says
We've seen a lot of debate amongst the gaming industry over the past year about whether Xbox is right to put its first-party games on PlayStation, but it's undeniably a profitable decision in the short term for Microsoft's gaming business.But how well are those games selling on PS5 (and PS4)?Well, we've got data from the folks over at Alinea Analytics, along with a couple of infographics that reveal the difference between Steam sales and PlayStation for these games.
29/03/2025
Don’t Miss Out on These Action Figure Deals in Amazon’s Big Spring Sale
Amazon's Big Spring Sale features some great deals on a selection of action figures, from Batman to Captain America and more.
29/03/2025
Poll: What Score Would You Give Atomfall On Xbox Game Pass So Far?
Enjoying your time with the new RPG?Yep, Developer Rebellion launched its new IP just a few days ago, and it arrived on Microsoft's Game Pass Ultimate service day one.Read the full article on purexbox.com
29/03/2025
The Best Board Game Deals in Amazon’s Spring Sale
All the best deals on board games in Amazon's Spring Sale 2025, including games for adults and gaming night groups, as well as for families and kids.
29/03/2025
The Legend of Zelda: Everything We Know About the Live-Action Movie
The Legend of Zelda live-action movie is being produced by Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto and Avi Arad. Sony Pictures Entertainment will handle theatrical distribution in addition to co-financing the movie with Nintendo. Jurassic World’s Derek Connolly is writing the screenplay and Wes Ball will direct. It opens March 26, 2027.
29/03/2025
Guide: Xbox Game Pass: All Games Coming Soon In April 2025
Looking for a complete list of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in April 2025?It can be pretty difficult to keep track of all the comings and goings in the world of Xbox Game Pass every week, so we've put together this handy guide to provide an overview of what's coming to Xbox Game Pass in April, as well as the games that are leaving!Here's a full list of all new games coming soon on Xbox Game Pass in April 2025 (so far):Read the full article on purexbox.com
29/03/2025
Avengers: Doomsday - How Many Minutes of Screen Time Can Each Avenger Really Get?
Avengers: Doomsday has got 27 "name" characters at least. But how will the Marvel movie find time to focus on each of them? We did the math...
29/03/2025
The Last of Us HBO Creators Answer Whether Or Not Joel Was Right to Save Ellie
"Was Joel right?" has been at the center of discussions on The Last of Us since the original game in 2013. IGN sat down with The Last of Us HBO creators Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann, as well as series stars Bella Ramsey, Gabriel Luna, Kaitlyn Dever, Isabela Merced, and Young Mazino to get their thoughts on the matter.
29/03/2025
Feature: These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (March 31 - April 4)
Including early access for the next Xbox first-party game.Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for March 31 - April 4!The big release of next week is South of Midnight, which arrives in early access form for Premium and Premium Upgrade buyers ahead of its full release via Xbox Game Pass on April 8th.
29/03/2025
Amazon Has Some Great Coupons Hidden in Its Spring Sale
A not-so-secret way to score additional savings on books, robot vacuums, portable chargers, and more while you still can.
29/03/2025
Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 29-30)
Some Atomfall on Xbox Game Pass?As we close out March 2025, there's plenty to be going at across Xbox platforms - including a bunch of Free Play Days titles and the much-anticipated Atomfall which is now live on Xbox Game Pass.Here's what we're playing this weekend:Read the full article on purexbox.com
29/03/2025
MMORPG 'Black Desert' Is Getting An Xbox Series X|S Upgrade, But There's A Catch
Say goodbye to the Xbox One version.If you've ever played the MMORPG Black Desert on Xbox or are interested in trying it out, the next big update might interest you.In a "console service update", the development team announced native versions of the massive-multiplayer online game were set to launch for Xbox Series X|S (and the PS5) later this year on June 26th, 2025.
29/03/2025
The Simpsons: Jakks Pacific Reveals an Epic Assortment of New Figures at WonderCon
IGN has an exclusive first look at the many The Simpsons toys and collectibles being revealed at WonderCon 2025, including a talking, missile-firing Funzo doll.
28/03/2025
Fantastic Four’s Joseph Quinn Felt ‘Relief’ When His Avengers: Doomsday Casting Was Announced
IGN spoke with actors Joseph Quinn and Will Poulter today for their new A24 drama Warfare during which time the topic of this week’s Avengers: Doomsday cast announcement came up.
28/03/2025
Pokemon TCG Pocket Just Added a Shiny Mewtwo ex Card Locked Behind a $23 Paywall
Pokemon TCG Pocket's recent expansion, Shining Revelry, just dropped this week. And while fans are enjoying the new line-up of shiny Pokemon cards in all the colors of the rainbow, there's one that's causing some division: a shiny Mewtwo ex card that's only available to players who pay $23 in real money.
28/03/2025
Save $650 Off This 49" OLED Samsung Odyssey G9 Monitor at the Amazon Spring Sale
The ridiculously large Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 is on sale during Amazon's Spring Sale 2025 for $650 off.
28/03/2025
Deadside Is Discounted On Xbox For The First Time This Weekend
It's still in the "top paid" charts.It's been a month now since open world survival shooter Deadside arrived on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S for the first time, and its popularity shows no signs of slowing down - the game is currently #7 on the "top paid" Xbox charts in the UK, and #15 in the US - it's remained remarkably consistent against the biggest AAA behemoths out there.Don't be surprised if it starts climbing into the top five soon as well, as Deadside has just received its first Xbox discount for the weekend - dropping it down from £20.99 to £16.79 in the UK, and $24.99 to $19.99 in the US.
28/03/2025
Save $50 Off a Used: Like New PlayStation Portal on Amazon (Update: New Price Drop)
Turn your PS5 into a gaming handheld.
28/03/2025
Get a PlayStation 5 Slim Disc Console From $353
The best PlayStation 5 deal as long as you don't mind getting an import.
28/03/2025
Talking Point: Which MMORPGs Would You Love To Play Natively On Xbox?
Alright, so the other day I was talking about how World of Warcraft plays surprisingly well on Xbox thanks to NVIDIA GeForce Now, and although I do enjoy that way of playing, it would obviously be more beneficial to get a native version.I'm talking a proper app, installed on my Xbox, that can bring me to World of Warcraft without having to jump through any other hoops.They don't even have to go all-in with the controller support if they don't want to (although I know it does have some form of it already) - just let me plug and play with a mouse and keyboard on Xbox!
28/03/2025
Preorder the New 2025 Razer Blade Gaming Laptops with RTX 50-Series GPU
The next generation of gaming laptops.
28/03/2025
Netflix Says Kids Don't Care About Consoles: '8-Year-Olds Aren’t Dreaming of PlayStation 6'
Netflix's President of Games, Alain Tascan, is expecting a future generation that relies less on gaming consoles as major players like Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo push forward with new hardware.
28/03/2025
Deals For Today: Attack On Titan Steelbooks, Razer Keyboards, Mouse And More
As of March 28, Attack on Titan Seasons 1–3 Steelbooks are on sale for $39.96 each at Amazon — 43% off their $69.98 list price. Plus, score major discounts on Razer gaming gear, a slim INIU power bank, and more during Amazon’s Spring Deals.
28/03/2025
The SK Hynix P41 Platinum Is Still of the Fastest 2TB M.2 SSDs, and Now One of the Least Expensive
An outstanding SSD (with DRAM) for both PlayStation 5 and gaming PC.
28/03/2025
Amazon Just Dropped the Price on This AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT Prebuilt Gaming PC
It's as powerful as an RTX 5070 Ti or RTX 4080 prebuilt for $600 less.
28/03/2025
Ex-PlayStation Exec Says NieR: Automata Revived the Japanese Games Industry, Convinced It To Stop Chasing Overseas Trend
NieR:Automata brought a lot of attention to the series and its creators, but it may have also had some greater ramifications for the industry. In a new interview, former PlayStation executive Shuhei Yoshida said he thinks NieR: Automata "revived" the Japanese game industry.
28/03/2025
Get a 65" Samsung 4K OLED Smart TV for Under $1,000
An excellent TV to pair with your PS5 or Xbox console.
28/03/2025
Call of Duty Console Players Unlikely to Be Cheating, They’re Just Killing You With an ‘Intel Advantage,’ Activision Says
Activision has detailed its ongoing anti-cheat work ahead of the launch of Season 3 in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone, and confirmed something pretty much all Call of Duty players had assumed to be true.
28/03/2025
Bored Waiting For GTA 6? MindsEye Brings Its Action Thriller To Xbox This June
IO Interactive, the team behind the Hitman series, has today announced that it will be publishing new AAA blockbuster MindsEye this summer; developed by brand-new studio Build a Rocket Boy.With an official Xbox Series X|S release date of June 10th, 2025, MindsEye looks to thrill players with its "story-driven, action-adventure thriller, set in a fictional near-future Americana".The team also says that the game will feature "best-in-class cinematics, high octane driving, and explosive combat" - which sounds like a nice recipe to us.
28/03/2025
Batman Comics Included in a Buy 2 Get 1 Free Deal at Amazon This Weekend
Amazon has a new deal that lets you buy two Batman comics, and get another one for free. Including classics like The Dark Knight Returns, The Long Halloween, Year One.
28/03/2025
Save Up to 17% on PlayStation Gift Cards With This Brand New Promo Code in the UK
Until 30 March, you can get 17% off PlayStation Gift cards in a big price drop over at ShopTo, but you need to use a coupon to get the full discount.
28/03/2025
League of Legends Fighting Game 2XKO Will Have Just 10 Playable Characters at Launch, Riot Confirms
2XKO, the League of Legends-based fighting game, just got a new drop of information ahead of its next Alpha Lab. Among the news is confirmation that its launch roster of playable characters might be a little smaller than you'd expect.
28/03/2025
Poll: As Forza Horizon 5 Cruises To PS5, Are You Still Playing It On Xbox?
It's been out for over three years now.We all know about Forza Horizon 5 heading over to PS5 in April at this point - it's even getting one of its "biggest updates ever" across all platforms to celebrate.It first came out all the way back in November 2021, and although the PS5 community is joining the party and a big update is on the way, I'm kinda more interested in waiting for whatever Forza Horizon 6 has to offer.
28/03/2025
Batman: The Killing Joke Deluxe Edition Comic Drops to Just $7.14 at Amazon
Batman: The Killing Joke is down to just $7.14 at Amazon as part of the spring sale.
28/03/2025
Microsoft's Sea of Thieves Collaborates With Sony's Destiny 2 For a New Crossover
A Sony property is crossing over into a Microsoft game. Sea of Thieves has received new cosmetics from the world of Destiny 2, bringing the fight against the Darkness to the high seas.
28/03/2025
Amazon Adds 'Frequently Returned Item' Warning To Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller
"Check customer reviews to learn more".As a result, Amazon's new warning system that alerts shoppers about frequently-returned items has been added to the Xbox Elite Series 2.And, yep, we're seeing a big 'frequently returned item' tag on the listing - with further instructions to "check the product details and customer reviews to learn more about this item".
28/03/2025
Tight-Lipped Paul Rudd Jokes About His Tiny Director’s Chair in the Avengers: Doomsday Reveal: 'There's Still the Part of Me That's Like, It's a Little Emasculating'
Paul Rudd was, as you’d expect, asked about Avengers: Doomsday in a recent interview following confirmation of the Marvel movie’s cast, but he remained tight-lipped. He did joke about his tiny chair though.
28/03/2025
Azure Latch Codes (March 2025)
Use this list of working codes to increase your cash in Azure Latch this month.
28/03/2025
Baby Steps First Hands-On Preview: You’ve Got to Fall Before You Walk
Baby Steps combination of an unconventional control scheme, physics, and an open world with no map seems like a winning recipe to encourage players to engage with the world around them as they navigate a world full of obstacles, challenges, and secrets.
28/03/2025
8BitDo Xbox Keyboard Gets First Discount In US, Amazon Pre-Orders Live In UK
Worth adding to the wishlist?It was back in November that 8BitDo unveiled a new Xbox keyboard that was coming to market before the end of the year, and a few months later, the keyboard has just received its very first discount courtesy of Amazon US.If you go on Amazon and look for the 8BitDo Xbox keyboard, you'll see the price as $119.99 - but if you go to the checkout, it should automatically discount to $107.99, thanks to a limited-time 10% discount that's currently live.
28/03/2025
GHOUL://RE Codes (March 2025)
Earn yourself some extra Ghoul Points by using these working codes for GHOUL://RE.
28/03/2025
Studio Ghibli AI Trend Sparks ChatGPT Backlash, Resurfaces Old Comments From Hayao Miyazaki, and Even Zelda Williams Has Waded In
Social media is currently flooded with AI-generated Studio Ghibli-inspired images as part of a trend sparked by the launch of OpenAI’s new ChatGPT image generator — and it’s caused a vociferous debate that has seen old anti-AI comments from Hayao Miyazaki resurface.
28/03/2025
Atomfall Players Share Tips For Fixing 'No Sound' Bug On Xbox
Ahead of a permanent solution.Atomfall has officially made its grand debut on Xbox Game Pass this week, and as many Xbox players are finding out, it's unfortunately suffering with a "no sound" bug that's been reported by a bunch of people on Pure Xbox and beyond.The team at Rebellion will obviously get this officially fixed ASAP, but in the meantime, players have been sharing their tips of how to fix the no sound bug in Atomfall.
28/03/2025
Nintendo Uses Its New App to Announce the Release Date of the Live-Action the Legend of Zelda Movie
Nintendo just used its new app to announce the release date of the live-action The Legend of Zelda movie.
28/03/2025
Microsoft Posts 'Farewell' Message As Xbox Game Pass Mobile App Goes Offline
Back in September of last year, Microsoft announced that it was going merge its Xbox mobile apps — ditching the dedicated Game Pass version in the process — and after halting new downloads from November, the team has now posted a farewell message as the app goes offline.As this example is from a Spanish-speaking country, the update simply says "Adiós" - so yep, we get the message, Xbox's Game Pass mobile app can no longer be used.Read the full article on purexbox.com
28/03/2025
Razer Blade 16 (2025) Review
The Razer Blade 16 is pricey but excellent, offering tons of power, improved battery life, and higher fps in a thinner, lighter, quieter design.
28/03/2025
Warfare Review
Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza’s Warfare is incredibly effective at putting you into the middle of combat, evoking feelings of dread and terror usually reserved for the darkest horror movies.
28/03/2025
Random: Xbox Memes On Avengers: Doomsday With 'Deadpool Butt Controller'
Yesterday was a pretty exciting day for Marvel fans with the cast of the new movie 'Avengers: Doomsday' officially revealed in a lengthy trailer made up exclusively of chairs and Robert Downey Jr. (Iron Man turned Doctor Doom) at the very end of the line.Xbox has taken this an as opportunity to remind everyone about its 'Deadpool Butt controller' - showing off a photo of one extra (but much smaller) chair at the end of this incredibly long row.Here it is in all its glory:Read the full article on purexbox.com
28/03/2025
MCU Fans Say They Feel Like Conspiracy Theorists for Pointing Out What They Think Is an Avengers vs. X-Men Tease in Marvel’s Doomsday Casting Announcement Video
MCU fans are saying they feel like conspiracy theorists for pointing out what they think is an Avengers vs. X-Men tease in Marvel’s Doomsday cast announcement video.
28/03/2025
Score Up to $20 Off Nintendo Switch Pokémon Games in the Spring Sales Today
Almost every Switch Pokémon game is up $20 off in the Spring Sales today, including Scarlet, Let’s Go Pikachu, Legends: Arceus, and more.
28/03/2025
New Thunderbolts Teaser Trailer Sparks Debate After Seemingly Removing Taskmaster From a Crucial Scene
A new teaser for Thunderbolts has sparked a debate over the fate of Taskmaster after fans spotted what looks like the removal of the character from a crucial scene.
28/03/2025
Ubisoft Shares Spike By 10% After Tencent Invests $1 Billion Into New Subsidiary
"Ubisoft is opening a new chapter in its history".Last night, Ubisoft announced a "new chapter in its history" with the reveal that Tencent is investing $1.16 billion into a new subsidiary, and the company's shares have reportedly spiked by over 10% as a result of the news.To break down all the complicated jargon, this is based around Assassin's Creed, Far Cry and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six games, and Tencent now holds a "minority stake" of 25% in the subsidiary.
28/03/2025
inZOI Players Surprised to Discover You Can Run Over Children, Despite Teen Rating
Life sim inZOI is out now in early access on PC, and players have expressed their surprise at being able to run over children, despite the game’s Teen rating.
28/03/2025
INZOI Launches To 'Very Positive' Reviews Ahead Of Planned Xbox Release
Today's the day for the INZOI early access release on PC - a game that's been getting an incredible amount of hype for its similarities to The Sims - and we know that it's "expected" to release on Xbox consoles in the future.As mentioned in our "INZOI Coming To Xbox" guide, the developer has confirmed that an Xbox version is planned.The Xbox release date for INZOI has not yet been revealed, aside from that it'll be coming "later" after the PC version.
28/03/2025
Woot Has Better Video Game Deals Than Amazon's Spring Sale
Here are a few of the best video game deals we've come across in Amazon's Big Spring Sale and at other retailers, including Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol.1 and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth.
28/03/2025
Aang Avatar Movie Adds Invincible's Steven Yeun to Its Cast
Invincible and The Walking Dead star Steven Yeun has reportedly joined the upcoming animated Aang Avatar movie.
27/03/2025
Most David Lynch Movies (Plus Twin Peaks) Are on Sale at Amazon Right Now
Pick up the iconic director's work, including Mulholland Drive, Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me, Dune, and more, in the Amazon Spring Sale.
27/03/2025
The Fastest PCIe 4.0 M.2 SSD Is on Sale Today: Save $120 Off the 4TB Samsung 990 Pro
Maximum capacity, maximum speed.
27/03/2025
AU Deals: FC25 for 34, Mad Drops on Rockstar's Greatest Hits, Super Cheap Jedi Tales, and More!
With end of week discounts this good, there's never been a better time to pick up some fresh favourites.
27/03/2025
The Best Apple TV+ Shows to Try Out on the Streamer
You just got three months of free Apple TV+, so what should you watch first? Here are some places to start, from Ted Lasso to Severance to some of the best sci-fi on TV like Foundation, Silo, and For All Mankind.
27/03/2025
Nintendo Fine Print Reveals 'Nintendo Switch 2 Edition' Games and Fans Are Trying to Work Out What That Means
Today's Nintendo Direct announcement of a new Virtual Game Cards feature for sharing games between systems is being met with surprise and interest from fans. But it's also raising some questions, most notably one about the Nintendo Switch 2, thanks to a fine print footnote on an official Nintendo webpage.
27/03/2025
The Alienware Aurora R16 RTX 5080 Gaming PC Is Now Available for $2,399
One of the lowest prices right now for a prebuilt RTX 5080 gaming PC.
27/03/2025
Report: Hogwarts Legacy DLC Cancelled, Definitive Edition Scrapped As Well
Sequel remains in development.The outlet says "people familiar" with the plans chalked it down to an "ongoing restructuring" at Warner Bros. Games, as well as fears that "the amount of content was not substantial enough to justify the price being considered".Read the full article on purexbox.com
27/03/2025
Get a Complete Electric Standing Desk with 48"x24" Desktop for Only $75
Low-cost workstation flexibility.
27/03/2025
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Dev Moves to 'Set the Record Straight,' Insists It's Not Abandoning the Game Following Space Marine 3 Announcement
The developer and publisher of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 has moved to "set the record straight," insisting it's not abandoning the game following the announcement of Space Marine 3.
27/03/2025
Hollow Knight: Silksong Community Is Pinning a Lot of Hope on Next Week's Nintendo Direct
While some communities are having an absolute blast following today's Nintendo Direct, others aren't doing so hot. Specifically, I'm referring to the Hollow Knight: Silksong folks, who are once again putting on their clown makeup after no new trailer surfaced at the showcase. Fortunately, there's another one next week.
27/03/2025
Here Are the Best Apple Deals from the Amazon Spring Sale: AirPods, Watches, iPads, and More
The newest models (including 2025) are all on sale.
27/03/2025
No, the Avengers: Doomsday Cast Announcements Didn't Spoil Thunderbolts (Probably)
The Avengers: Doomsday cast announcement was met with much fanfare, but it also sparked a significant amount of concern that Marvel decided to spoil the Thunderbolts by giving away which cast members would make it to Doomsday. Here's why fans shouldn't worry.
27/03/2025
Path of Exile 2 Dev Details Huge Dawn of the Hunt Content Update and New Huntress Class — Here’s Everything You Need to Know
Path of Exile 2 developer Grinding Gear Games has detailed the huge Dawn of the Hunt content update and the new Huntress class. Here's everything you need to know.
27/03/2025
Avowed Update 1.31 Now Live, Includes Improved Performance On Xbox Series X|S
"This update includes important fixes".Obsidian's Avowed continues to receive regular updates around six weeks since launch, with today's offering adding bug fixes, UI improvements, community-requested features and even some Xbox performance upgrades.The specifics behind those performance upgrades haven't really been revealed, aside from the fact that they occur in "larger cities" and they target both the Beauty and Balanced graphics modes.
27/03/2025
Unannounced Hogwarts Legacy Paid DLC Reportedly Canceled by WB
An unannounced paid DLC for Hogwarts Legacy has been canceled, according to a report.
27/03/2025
[UPDATE] Reddit Down After 'Degraded Performance' Results in Error Messages
Reddit is down, with users struggling to view threads and comments.
27/03/2025
THPS 3 + 4 Remastered Song List So Far - More of the Soundtrack Revealed [UPDATED]
The songs for the Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 soundtrack show a celebration of new and old music from classic punk rock and hip-hop to new age hardcore.
27/03/2025
Arma Reforger's New Xbox Update 'Significantly Reshapes The Combat Experience'
The former Xbox exclusive continues to evolve.We found ourselves talking about the Xbox release of Arma Reforger quite a lot when it was first revealed as a timed console exclusive a few years ago, but not so much since it made its way to PlayStation late last year.Nevertheless, this game seemingly keeps on thriving with a devoted playerbase, as well as plenty of improvements - and that's the case once again this week with Arma Reforger update 1.3, known as the "fire support update".
27/03/2025
How to Watch Anime Online for Free in 2025
Whether you want to see what the hype's about with Solo Leveling, are planning a Naruto marathon, or want to dive into classics like Sailor Moon, here are the best sites to watch anime for free.
27/03/2025
The Best Streaming Bundles in 2025
Looking to bundle your monthly streaming costs into one bill?
27/03/2025
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers – The First Hands-on Preview
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers' movesets are intricate and interesting, its RPG mechanics seem deep and offer a lot of freedom, and the boss fights gave us a serious run for our money – and that’s rare these days. All that’s already got us pretty excited to play more.
27/03/2025
The Apparent Lack of Actual Avengers in Doomsday May Give Us Big Secret Wars (and X-Men) Hints
There weren't that many actual Avengers in the Avengers: Doomsday announcement. And that may give us some real hints about the future of the X-Men, the Thunderbolts, and Secret Wars.
27/03/2025
Marvel Rivals Causes Chaos as Venom Twerk Emote Sneakily Shakes Its Way Into the Game
Marvel Rivals developer NetEase Games quietly added a Venom twerk emote that lets Spider-Man’s longtime rival throw it back like never before. Here's how to unlock it.
27/03/2025
The Pokémon Company Addresses TCG Shortages and Scalpers Following Destined Rivals Launch in New Statement
The Pokémon Company has officially addressed issues fans have had with getting their hands on recent Pokémon Trading Card Game sets, including Destined Rivals.
27/03/2025
Gundam: The Witch From Mercury Makes Series Debut in Super Robot Wars Y
A new Super Robot Wars is on the way, and it's adding a popular Gundam to the mix. Super Robot Wars Y has been officially announced for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam, and it'll see Suletta Mercury from Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch From Mercury make her series debut.
27/03/2025
Nintendo Snuck An Xbox Game Pass Title Into Today's Showcase
It's called Witchbrook, and it looks beautiful!Witchbrook was on the Nintendo list very early, but I had no idea it was coming to Xbox Game Pass until I saw a very small line at the end of a long press release - "Witchbrook will also be available on Xbox Game Pass from day one."As it turns out, I just needed to look at the description for the official trailer which subtly mentions Game Pass as well!
27/03/2025
Congratulations to the Tomodachi Life Community, Which Is Truly Living the Dream Right Now
If you want to see some wild expressions of pure joy, check out the Tomodachi Life community today, who are celebrating all over social media in the wake of the announcement of Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream during Nintendo Direct March 2025.
27/03/2025
Embattled Ubisoft Forms Subsidiary for IPs Like Assassin's Creed, Far Cry and Rainbow Six With the Help of €1.16 Billion Tencent Investment
Ubisoft has created a subsidiary company based on its Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, and Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six brands, with a €1.16 billion (approx. $1.25 billion) investment from Chinese megacorp Tencent.
27/03/2025
Amazon Is Dropping Prices on Cute Plushies and Squishmallows: Kirby, Pikachu, Sonic and More
Tons of Squishmallows and licensed plushies are on sale, including Pokémon, Disney, and even Avatar: The Last Airbender collaborations.
27/03/2025
Video: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 New Gameplay Footage Teased
Launching on Xbox Game Pass this July.Tony Hawk fans are already eager to see more of the new game and how it plays, and it seems Activision has this week kicked things off with some character introductions.These latest teasers come via social media - introducing old and new fans alike to the next generation of skaters joining the crew in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4.
27/03/2025
The Best Deals Today: Samsung 990 Pro SSD, Surface Pro Copilot+ PC, and More
As of March 27, the Samsung 990 Pro 4TB SSD is on sale for $279.99 ($185 off) at Amazon. The new Surface Pro (Snapdragon X Elite) is also down to $949.99 ($450 off).
27/03/2025
Patapon 1+2 Replay Brings Classic PlayStation Games to PC and Nintendo Switch This Summer
Cult-classic rhythm strategy bundle Patapon 1+2 Replay is bringing two beloved PSP games to PC, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 5 (PS5) July 11.
27/03/2025
Marvel Cosmic Invasion Is Punching Its Way To Xbox Consoles This Year
From the developer of TMNT: Shredders Revenge.Arguably the highlight of today's Nintendo Direct March 2025 event was Marvel Cosmic Invasion, which is a brand-new beat 'em up that's coming to Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S at some point later this year.This game is being developed by the same team behind the excellent Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge, and features the same style of side-scrolling gameplay that you'd expect, complete with what's described as "an incredible array of characters spanning Marvel’s golden eras".
27/03/2025
Everybody's Golf Hot Shots Tees Off a New Entry, With a New Developer, Later This Year
Golfers will have good reason to get back on the green this year. Everybody's Golf Hot Shots adds another entry to the long-running golf series for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam later this year.
27/03/2025
17 Best Deals Under $25 From Amazon’s Big Spring Sale
Here are some of the best deals under $25 from Amazon's Big Spring Sale, including the latest Hunger Games novel Sunrise on the Reaping and the Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol.1.
27/03/2025
Backbone Launches Xbox-themed Mobile Controller, Includes Dashboard Button and Comes in Translucent Green
The Backbone One is back and with some Xbox touches that make it a unique version of the critically acclaimed mobile controller. It's available now for $109.99.
27/03/2025
Microsoft Celebrates 50th Anniversary With New Dynamic Background For Xbox Series X|S
Featuring some iconic Xbox characters.Following three fresh additions to the Xbox Series X|S dynamic background collection earlier this month, Microsoft has added another new entry - and it features some pretty iconic Xbox characters for the company's 50th anniversary.Read the full article on purexbox.com
27/03/2025
Nintendo Switch 2 Image in the Nintendo Today! App Confirms Mystery Joy-Con Button Is Indeed the C Button
Nintendo has confirmed the Nintendo Switch 2's mysterious new Joy-Con button is indeed the C button, as had been rumored. But we still don't know what it does.
27/03/2025
This Stylish Anker 10K mAh Power Bank is Just £7 at Amazon UK Today
Originally £22.99, the Anker 313 power bank with a 1000mAh capacity is available to buy for its lowest-ever price of £6.99 at Amazon UK.
27/03/2025
Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (March 27)
Including a shadow drop!Well, out of nowhere, Microsoft has announced that EA Sports College Football 25 will be added to the EA Play Library today - which means it's also joining the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate library at the same time, alongside post-apocalyptic RPG Atomfall.So, here's a roundup of your two new Xbox Game Pass Ultimate additions - both of which are now live on the service:Read the full article on purexbox.com
27/03/2025
Amazon Has Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Prebuilt Gaming PCs Starting at $2200
The RTX 5070 Ti is the best value amongst the new Blackwell GPUs.
27/03/2025
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Now Up to 3 Million Players, but Still No Sales Figure From Ubisoft
Assassin’s Creed Shadows has seen over 3 million players in the week since launch, Ubisoft has announced. But there's still no sales figure.
27/03/2025
Nintendo Today App Unveiled as News and Content Hub for Dedicated Fans
Nintendo Today is a new app from the Super Mario Bros. company itself that aims to bring Nintendo news to players a bit more directly than ever before.
27/03/2025
Sony-Owned 'Patapon' Is Coming To PS5, Switch And PC, But No Sign Of Xbox
Today's Nintendo Direct event brought us plenty of games that are also coming to Xbox, but unfortunately we saw a couple that seemed to be announced for everything except Xbox - and that's the case with Patapon 1+2 Replay.If you weren't aware, the Patapon rhythm games were first released on the PSP back in the day, and the first two are now getting a remastered glow-up for modern platforms.Sony isn't the developer or the publisher of this collection (those are SAS and Bandai Namco), but the IP still belongs to PlayStation and has been licensed out.
27/03/2025
The Stunning Lord of the Rings LEGO Model of Barad-Dûr is £60 Off Today at Amazon UK
At Amazon's Spring Deals Day sale, you can buy one of the best Lord of the Rings LEGO sets, Barad-Dûr, at a massive £60 off.
27/03/2025
A Working Man Review
Jason Statham phones it in as an ex-commando on a rescue mission in a lackluster and stodgily put-together action thriller.
27/03/2025
Marvel Cosmic Invasion Is a Retro Beat ‘Em-Up From the Developer of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge
Announced during Nintendo Direct March 2025, Marvel Cosmic Invasion is a retro brawler from Tribute Games, developer of the much-loved Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge. It’s due out on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and 5, and Xbox in 2025.
27/03/2025
Nintendo Direct March 2025: Everything Announced
Nintendo made a number of big announcements during its Nintendo Directo March 2025 showcase, focusing on the original Switch ahead of the Switch 2 Direct. Here's everything announced.
27/03/2025
Microsoft Unveils 'Backbone' Mobile Controller That Looks Like An OG Xbox Gamepad
The classic translucent green look.Microsoft is putting more and more focus on Xbox Cloud Gaming these days, and today's announcement of an OG Xbox-themed 'Backbone' controller fits in with that new strategy rather nicely.Coming in at $109.99, the Xbox-themed Backbone controller is available now in the US via the accessory maker's website - and the new gamepad aims to "transform your phone into the ultimate companion for gaming on mobile".
27/03/2025
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream Announced for Nintendo Switch
Today's Nintendo Direct ended in a surprising and rather strange way, with the announcement of a brand new Tomodachi Life game after over a decade-long hiatus for the series. It's called Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream and it's not coming out until 2026.
27/03/2025
Nintendo Unveils Virtual Game Card Update Ahead of Switch 2 Launch
Nintendo is updating how digital Nintendo Switch games work with what it’s calling Virtual Game Cards ahead of the impending launch of Nintendo Switch 2.
27/03/2025
Multiple Games Announced For Xbox Following March 2025's Nintendo Direct
Including a new Marvel game!The latest Nintendo Direct took place earlier today, focusing entirely on games for the Switch 1 rather than the Switch 2 - but as a result of it, we also saw plenty of games in the presentation that are also coming to Xbox consoles.Here are all the Xbox-related announcements and trailers from March 2025's Nintendo Direct:Read the full article on purexbox.com
27/03/2025
Pokemon Legends: Z-A Gets New Trailer Showing Pokemon on Roofs, Late Night Trainer Battles
During today's Nintendo Direct, we saw some new gameplay for Pokemon Legends: Z-A, which showed off more footage of wild Pokemon, including wild Pokemon hanging out on rooftops, and a mysterious nighttime tournament called the Z-A Royale.
27/03/2025
Rhythm Heaven Is Bopping Onto Nintendo Switch at Long, Long Last
Announced during Nintendo Direct March 2025, Rhythm Heaven Groove is set to launch on Nintendo Switch in 2026.
27/03/2025
Metroid Prime 4 Gameplay Reveals Samus' New Psychic Abilities on the Planet Viewros
During today's Nintendo Switch Direct, we got another look at Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, including a fresh look at new, psychic-infused gameplay and a red-and-purple suit for Samus.
27/03/2025
'The Precinct' Brings Its Retro GTA Vibes To Xbox Series X|S This May
But this time you're a police officer.Last year, we brought you an interview with the team behind The Precinct - a game we described as a mix of old-school GTA and Police Simulator - but at the time, it didn't have a release date for any platform.The release date for The Precinct is officially May 13th on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S (along with PS5 and PC), and it's getting both a digital edition and a physical edition.
27/03/2025
Arrow's Marc Guggenheim Makes His Comixology Debut With The Adventures of Ulysses Monarch
Arrow producer Marc Guggenheim is making his Comixology debut with an intriguing new sci-fi series called The Adventures of Ulysses Monarch.
27/03/2025
Homecoming: Equinox Is a Half-Cozy Horseback-Riding MMO, and Half Occult Mystery
Check out the announcement trailer for Equinox: Homecoming – it'll take you on quite a ride (no pun intended).As the team at Blue Scarab (made up former Helldivers 2, Battlefield, World of Warcraft, and Star Stable developers) describes it, "Equinox is an open-world MMORPG for fans of murder mysteries, cozy escapism, and horses!Every trail leads to wonder and intrigue while uncovering an occult murder mystery."
27/03/2025
The Wheel of Time Season 3, Episode 5 Review – “Tel'aran'rhiod”
“Tel'aran'rhiod” uses the world of dreams to explore the fears, growth, and limitations of The Wheel of Time’s characters.
27/03/2025
Xbox Dev Obsidian Announces New Turn-Based Combat Feature For Pillars Of Eternity
10 years after the game launched!To celebrate 10 years of Pillars of Eternity, the team has been working on a big old patch - a patch that "addresses a wide range of fixes and improvements across visuals, combat, quests, and more".Then, later this year, a further update will add turn-based combat to the game as a "new way to experience encounters" in PoE.
27/03/2025
Nintendo Switch 2 Preorders Start April 2, According to Best Buy
According to Best Buy Canada, Nintendo Switch 2 will go up for preorder April 2, same day as the Direct.
27/03/2025
Hands On: Atomfall Brings Fun Detective Work & Intriguing Narrative To Xbox Game Pass
Inspector Bads**t.You see, no matter how real you make your world, or any of the gameplay mechanics therein, no matter how fancy, or not-rough-around-the-edges you make it, these OTT gameplay mechanics - that most often come at the expense of other mechanics in the game, TBF - are worth the price of entry alone.Because they are fun.
27/03/2025
Huge PS5 Astro Bot Bundle Deal – Plus an Extra £50 Off with PlayStation’s Trade-In Offer
PlayStation has introduced three new ways to easily afford a PS5, including an Astrobot bundle saving you £109.99 & £50 extra when trading in a PS4.
27/03/2025
Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (March 27-30)
Included with Xbox Game Pass.Xbox's Free Play Days program has returned for the coming weekend, and Microsoft is being generous this week with five free titles to hop into this time around.We don't have any major games on the list this week, but there's some nice variety here - which could mean the selection is worth a good browse if you're after something new to play over the next few days.
27/03/2025
These Best-Selling Comics Are Now Included in Amazon's Epic Buy-2-Get-1-Free Deal
You can score three comics for the price of two at the moment at Amazon as part of its Big Spring Sale. Here's what's included in the new offer.
27/03/2025
GameStop Plans to Close a 'Significant Number' of Stores, And Invest Into Bitcoin
GameStop has announced it will be closing more stores, and also making a change to its investment policy. The video game retailer is getting into Bitcoin, as it's added the cryptocurrency as a treasury reserve asset.
27/03/2025
Xbox's Perfect Dark Co-Developer Announces Several Layoffs
"We did not make this decision lightly".One of the major development teams working on Xbox's Perfect Dark reboot has laid off multiple employees this week, the studio has confirmed on social media.Crystal Dynamics, the Tomb Raider developer which has also been drafted in to work with Xbox on Perfect Dark, has let go of 17 workers in total.
27/03/2025
Ex-Nintendo PR Managers Question Whether Switch 2’s Mario Kart 9 Is the ‘Slam Dunk’ People Think It Is
Ahead of the hotly anticipated Switch 2 Nintendo Direct, two former employees of the company have expressed concern about Mario Kart 9's ability to convince people to upgrade to Switch 2.
27/03/2025
Sociable Soccer 25 Finally Kicks Off For Xbox Consoles This April
A spiritual successor to Sensible Soccer.If you've been a fan of sports games at any point in your life, you've probably come across the name Sensible Soccer - a series of football / soccer games that proved extremely popular back in the early-mid 1990s.A few years ago, the so-called "father" of that series decided to set up a new studio and build something called Sociable Soccer, which took a while to get off the ground, and was supposed to come to Xbox back in 2022.
27/03/2025
Ultimate Spider-Man Vol. 1 Drops to Just $7.50 at Amazon, Its Lowest Price Ever
Ultimate Spider-Man Vol. 1, "Married With Children" which collects issues 1-6, just dropped to its lowest price ever at Amazon.
27/03/2025
Marvel and Robert Downey Jr. Tease They're Not Done Revealing the Entire Avengers: Doomsday Cast
Hot on the heels of announcing a further 26 cast members for the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday, Marvel and Robert Downey Jr. have teased they’re not done yet. The question is, who's next?
27/03/2025
Reminder: 10 Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass To Finish Off March
We're just about to enter the final weekend of March, and therefore we want to bring your attention to 10 Xbox Game Pass games that are leaving the service late on Monday night.These Xbox Game Pass leavers for late March were announced a couple of weeks ago, but there's every chance you might have missed them - or perhaps you just need a reminder to check a couple out before they disappear next week.Read the full article on purexbox.com
27/03/2025
Avengers: Doomsday Cast Reveal - The Internet Reacts to X-Men, Lots of Chairs, Missing Characters, and More
Marvel revealed the cast of Avengers: Doomsday and the internet reacted in a big way to X-Men, lots of chairs, missing characters, and so much more.
27/03/2025
Nerf Guns Are Getting Blasted With Discounts During Amazon's Spring Sale
Amazon has Nerf discounts of over 70% right now, so it's time to get silly and go into big kid mode with a new Nerf gun.
27/03/2025
AU Deals: Save 260 Bucks in a Wheely Good Deal, A Slew of Unmissable Must Owns for Your Weekend, and More!
From spellbinding adventures to out-of-this-world journeys, we've found discounts galore across every major platform.
27/03/2025
Amazon Has a Rare Skytech Prebuilt Gaming PC with Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 GPU for $4,800
This deal is guaranteed to sell out quickly.
26/03/2025
The Most Surprising Avengers and Marvel Characters Not Announced for Doomsday
Despite five hours of streamed casting announcements, there are still several characters and actors fans are surprised won’t be in Avengers: Doomsday. Some we knew about but the following omissions are notable given the cosmic cross-over nature of what’s shaping up to be an Avengers, X-Men and Fantastic Four cinematic extravaganza.
26/03/2025
F1 25 Releases In May 2025, No Xbox One Version For The First Time
Update: Date and first details officially revealed.If you've been waiting on news about the next entry in EA Sports' F1 series, it's been reported today that F1 25 will be coming to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on May 30th, 2025, although we're still waiting on official confirmation.The report is coming via reliable source Dealabs, which mentions that the formal reveal is expected to take place on March 26th - during which time we'll also learn more about the features that will be part of this year's game.
26/03/2025
Rust Trailer Reveals First Footage of the Western Film Starring Alec Baldwin That Had a Fatal On-Set Shooting
The first official trailer has been released for Rust, the movie starring Alec Baldwin that had a tragic moment during production when a prop gun used by the actor accidentally killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and injured director Joel Souza.
26/03/2025
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 with excellent 4K gaming performance.
26/03/2025
The Avengers Connections Hidden in Marvel's Doomsday Cast Tease
The Avengers aren't officially returning to the MCU until 2026's Avengers: Doomsday. Which heroes will appear in the next Avengers movie, and how do their stories connect? Here's everything you need to know.
26/03/2025
It's Never Too Late to Protect Your Nintendo Switch – These Are the Best Switch Cases
The world can be a scary place for an unprotected Nintendo Switch, so protect your portable console with one of the best cases.
26/03/2025
The Compact Iniu 10,000mAh USB Power Bank Just Dropped to $9.99 on Amazon
Triples your Nintendo Switch or iPhone 16 battery life.
26/03/2025
New Attack on Titan Steelbooks With Tons of Special Features Hit All-Time Low Prices at Amazon
New steelbooks of Attack on Titan Season 1-3 have hit all-time low prices at Amazon. Plus, tons of discount on anime Blu-rays and manga box sets.
26/03/2025
Xbox Reveals Five More Games 'Coming Soon' To Streamable Library
if you buy it, you can stream it.You've probably heard about the 'Stream Your Own Game' feature on Xbox by now - it's a service that allows Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members to buy a game and have the ability to access it via Xbox Cloud Gaming on the go.Stream Your Own Game has grown massively over the past few months, and Xbox has revealed another five games "coming soon" to the service - allowing anyone who owns these games to play them via the cloud if they wish.
26/03/2025
Scooby-Doo: Netflix Officially Announces Live-Action Origin Series
Jinkies! Netflix announced Wednesday that they are making a live-action Scooby-Doo streaming series. The eight-episode series will chronicle how the Mystery Inc. gang came to be.
26/03/2025
Here's What's Included In The Xbox March 2025 Update
"March is bringing several updates for players to enjoy".The Xbox March 2025 update has been unveiled by Microsoft today, and as we're starting to see these days, it's not really focused around console anymore - this month's version is mainly focused around PC and Xbox Cloud Gaming.One of the highlight features on the list is related to console though, and that's a series of in-game benefits that are rolling out to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass members - which we've covered elsewhere on Pure Xbox.
26/03/2025
Killzone Composer Wonders if People Have Moved on From the Series: 'I Get the Sense That People Want Something a Bit More Casual, a Bit More Quick'
Sony's Killzone franchise has been dormant for quite some time. Now, in a new interview, Killzone composer Joris de Man has joined the chorus of people who'd like to see it come back. But should it be a remaster or a brand new game? Or have fans moved on from Killzone entirely?
26/03/2025
PlayStation Plus Games for April 2025 Revealed
Sony has revealed RoboCop: Rogue City, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, and Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth – Hacker’s Memory as its trio of PlayStation Plus Essential titles for April 2025.
26/03/2025
The Studio Review
Hollywood glamour mingles amusingly with dumb fun in Apple TV+’s ambitious Seth Rogen comedy.
26/03/2025
Soccer Star Cristiano Ronaldo Is an Actual Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Playable Character
Soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo is set to appear in Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves as an actual, genuine playable fighter in one of the most bizarre fighting game guest character appearances in recent memory.