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Roundup: All The Rumoured Xbox Game Pass Titles We've Heard About So Far In 2025
These aren't confirmed, but they're seemingly on the cards.So, in this roundup, we're going to pick out the rumoured Xbox Game Pass titles that will hopefully arrive in the near future, and we'll tell you where the rumour originated from as well.Read the full article on purexbox.com
1 hours ago
Battlefield 6 Extended Footage Appears Online Ahead Of Xbox Series X|S Release
Destruction is back, baby.Yep, despite not titling the game just yet, we do know that it's set to launch in the next year or so - and lots of leaked footage from its Alpha testing has now appeared online.Up above, you can catch 20 minutes of BF6 gameplay - with the player in question hitting up some classic Conquest on the map 'Abbasid'.
3 hours ago
Forza Horizon 5 on PS5 Requires a Microsoft Account, as Other Xbox Games on Sony’s Consoles Do
Forza Horizon 5 on PlayStation 5 requires a Microsoft account, the company has confirmed.
3 hours ago
Xbox Network Issue Causes 'You Need To Be Online' Error Message For Some Players
The error code that's showing up is 0x803f9008.It's not uncommon for the Xbox Network to suffer temporary outages from time to time, and that's how we've started this week off in a bunch of European countries - with an error message displaying a code of 0x803f9008.The error message that displays with 0x803f9008 says that "for this game, you need to be online".
4 hours ago
Monster Hunter Wilds Patch 1.000.05.00 Fixes Quest Blockers, Among Other Things — but There Are No Performance Improvements Yet
Monster Hunter Wilds hotfix 1.000.05.00 is out now across all platforms. Check out the patch notes.
4 hours ago
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle PS5 Rating Spotted, Suggesting Release Date Isn’t Far Off
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle has a PlayStation 5 rating on the website of the Entertainment Software Rating Board, suggesting a release date isn’t too far away.
5 hours ago
AU Deals: Two Star Level Super Mario Discounts, Monster Hunter Wilds Gets Price Carved, and More!
Are you on the hunt for unbeatable gaming deals? Well, equip a wallet to your main hand and empty your inventory
14 hours ago
Epic Death Stranding 2 Trailer Reveals Release Date, New Gameplay, and Some Serious Metal Gear Vibes
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach release date confirmed alongside brand new trailer.
09/03/2025
The Best Streaming Deals: Free Trials, Discounts, and Bundles in 2025
Rounding up the best streaming deals, free trials, and bundles to help you save on Disney+, Hulu, Max, and more subscriptions in 2025.
09/03/2025
UK Deals: I'm Catching Discounted Pokémon TCG Stellar Crown and Paldea Evolved Blisters Today
As of March 9, the Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Stellar Crown and Paldea Evolved three-pack blister packs are still available under RRP at Amazon, selling for around £12 each.
09/03/2025
8 Great Ways to Celebrate Women's History Month Right Now
At IGN, we're excited to celebrate women in our history and industry who create, inspire, empower and make positive change in this world; not just this month, but every month. We hope you'll join us in continued learning, celebrating and elevating women’s voices.
09/03/2025
Black Torch Anime Is Officially In Production at VIZ Media
Alongside sharing the news that a Black Torch anime is officially in production at VIZ Media, IGN is exclusively able to reveal its first trailer.
08/03/2025
The Future of World-Building at Disney Panel From SXSW: Everything Announced
SXSW's The Future of World-building at Disney Panel was filled with exciting details and teases of the future of Disney Parks, including how The Mandalorian and Grogu will be joining a new mission aboard Millennium Falcon: Smuggler's Run, that Imagineers will need to create a new type of ride vehicle with emotion for Magic Kingdom's Cars ride, and a tease of what the load area and lift off will look like for the new Monsters, Inc. attraction.
08/03/2025
Is the Console War Finally Over?
The battle between PlayStation and Xbox has waged for years, but a messy and unexpected conclusion to the console war may already have happened.
08/03/2025
Another Simple Favor Review
The sequel to Paul Feig’s sleeper hit delivers more of Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick’s sparkling comedic chemistry, against the stunning backdrop of coastal Italy.
08/03/2025
Poll: Split Fiction Players, What Do You Think Of The Game So Far?
When we reviewed Split Fiction here at Pure Xbox earlier in the week, we mentioned in the conclusion section that it was surely going to be a Game of the Year contender, and that's ultimately proved to be the case already.It's now the highest-rated title of 2025 on Metacritic across all platforms, racking up an extremely impressive average score of 91, and the full game went live on the Xbox Store back on Thursday for those who want to buy it.Read the full article on purexbox.com
08/03/2025
Here's What Might Be Leaving Xbox Game Pass In April 2025
What's leaving Xbox Game Pass in April 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!
08/03/2025
The Original Mickey 17 Story Had a Murderous Clone Who Took Over an Entire Planet
There are a bunch of differences between the Robert Pattinson/Bong Joon Ho movie Mickey 17 and Mickey7, the sci-fi book that it's based on.
08/03/2025
UK Deals: I'm Going To Complete My Paldean Fates Baby Shiny Collection Thanks To This Restock
8 booster packs in a premium collection plus extras for under £50
08/03/2025
Feature: These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (March 10-14)
Including another two Game Pass titles!The big release of the next few days is definitely WWE 2K25, but there's plenty of other good indie stuff on the way, including two Xbox Game Pass titles that are well worth playing!Here's what's coming to Xbox next week:Read the full article on purexbox.com
08/03/2025
Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 8-9)
Checking out any new Game Pass titles?There's lots to enjoy on Xbox as usual over the next couple of days, including a selection of recent Xbox Game Pass additions, another batch of Xbox Free Play Days titles, some new free-to-play releases and a whole lot more!Here's what we're playing this weekend:Read the full article on purexbox.com
08/03/2025
Local Thunk Didn't Play Any Roguelike Games During Balatro's Development...Except Slay the Spire
Balatro developer Local Thunk has published an extensive history of the game's development to his personal blog, in which he admits he didn't play any rogue-like games at all during Balatro's development...except one.
07/03/2025
My First Adult LEGO Purchase Was This Mario Set and I Have No Regrets
Like a desk plant, but more malicious.
07/03/2025
Gene Hackman Died One Week After His Wife Betsy Arakawa, Medical Investigation Reveals
A medical investigation into the death of Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman has revealed that he likely passed away one week after hantavirus claimed the life of his wife, Betsy Arakawa.
07/03/2025
Monster Hunter Wilds Best Weapons Tier List
A tier list of the best weapons in Monster Hunter Wilds, created by Frankensteining IGN's community tier list, online sentiment, and current speedrun time averages.
07/03/2025
The NYXI Hyperion 2 Might Be the Best Switch Joy-Con Alternative
The NYXI Hyperion 2 is tightly designed and comfortable like a high-end controller snapped onto the Switch, making it one of the best Joy-Con alternatives.
07/03/2025
Get a Dell or Alienware GeForce RTX 4090 Prebuilt Gaming PC for as Low as $2,850
The RTX 4090 is the second fastest GPU available, right behind the 5090.
07/03/2025
The Best Free Streaming Sites and Apps: Watch Free Movies Online
No paid streaming subscription required.
07/03/2025
Carmen Sandiego Review
Carmen Sandiego modernizes the classic series in a way that mostly works, offering light brain-teasing for adults and a fun, educational challenge for kids.
07/03/2025
Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Series from Jon Favreau in the Works for Disney+
Disney movie veteran Jon Favreau is working with the House of Mouse on a Disney+ series featuring classic animated icon Oswald the Lucky Rabbit.
07/03/2025
How to Watch Mickey 17 - Showtimes and Streaming Status
Everything we know about the newest Bong Joon Ho movie, including who's in the cast and when we predict it will be available to stream.
07/03/2025
Respawn Has Quietly Canceled a Multiplayer FPS Incubation Project
Apex Legends developer Respawn has canceled an incubation project this week, and laid off an unknown number of individuals working on it in the process.
07/03/2025
Nacon's New Xbox Wireless Controller Is Apparently The 'Ideal Choice' For FPS Fans
Pre-orders have just begun.So, let's take a look at the new Nacon Revolution X Unlimited controller!This was actually unveiled last year, but pre-orders have begun exclusively via Nacon's website today at a pretty eye-watering price of £179.90 / $199.90.
07/03/2025
PSA: Early Battlefield 6 Footage Seems to Have Leaked Online
It appears that some early gameplay footage of EA's upcoming Battlefield game has leaked online, following closed playtesting.
07/03/2025
Disney+ Is Getting Its First Big Discount of 2025: Bundle with Hulu for Only $2.99 a Month
Just in time for Daredevil: Born Again.
07/03/2025
Talking Point: Assassin's Creed Fans, Do You Think Feudal Japan Will Live Up To The Hype?
The much-requested setting is finally coming to life.Yep, AC Shadows is almost here, and the question is - will this long-awaited Assassin's Creed location live up the hype the gaming community has placed on it over the years?In general, it feels like Ubisoft has a lot riding on this next Assassin's Creed adventure, we must say.
07/03/2025
Nearly 100 Games Are Discounted By 90% Or More On Xbox This Weekend
There's a massive list of AAA titles in the mix!So, to avoid certain titles getting lost in the shuffle, we're going to do something a little different this time around and just pick out the highlights from the list - the ones we think you really should pay attention to the most this weekend.Read the full article on purexbox.com
07/03/2025
Mickey 17 Ending Explained: What Happens When You Have Too Many Robert Pattinsons?
Robert Pattinson and Bong Joon-ho have a new sci-fi movie out -- Mickey 17! But are there any post-credits scenes, and what exactly does the ending of the film mean?
07/03/2025
Every Final Fantasy Game on the Nintendo Switch in 2025
All 20 Final Fantasy games you can play on the Nintendo Switch, including mainline games and spinoffs.
07/03/2025
Save 32% Off the AirPods Pro: Still Apple's Best Noise Canceling Earbuds
The best earbuds for iPhone 16.
07/03/2025
Killing Floor 3 Delayed Until Later In 2025 After 'Missing The Mark' With Closed Beta
It's no longer arriving in March.Developer Tripwire Interactive has announced that Killing Floor 3 is coming to Xbox consoles on March 25th, unveiled as part of the team's Siren reveal trailer - which you can watch through up above.If you haven't played the Killing Floor series before, think Gears Horde mode / Call of Duty Zombies and you're about there - these games focus on wave after wave of 'Zed' slaying as opposed to a full narrative campaign.
07/03/2025
Roundup: Here's What The Final Previews Say About Xbox Game Pass Title Atomfall
Survive the Atomfall later this month.As we near the Xbox Game Pass release of Atomfall, a final batch of previews have landed for the upcoming RPG - so we thought we'd gather some here to give you a flavour of the experience ahead of its Game Pass arrival this month.Rebellion's upcoming British survival experience heads to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate on March 27th - and it'll also be included with PC Game Pass and Xbox Cloud Gaming.
07/03/2025
Blades of Fire: The First Preview
With a unique approach to weapon crafting, Blades of Fire is attempting to forge its own identity and stand apart from the sea of Souls-ish action games.
07/03/2025
Preorders Are Live for the Incredible Marvel Legends Series Doctor Doom Helmet
Preorders are live for the Marvel Legends Series Doctor Doom helmet. It's priced at $99.99 and is set to release on August 1 this year.
07/03/2025
The Sinking City 2 Blasts Past Kickstarter Goal As Dev Unveils First Footage Ahead Of Xbox Launch
"Explore the flooded ruins of Arkham".Almost a year ago to the day, Ukrainian developer Frogwares announced The Sinking City 2 at an Xbox Partner Preview event - and now the team has unveiled early gameplay and a Kickstarter campaign, which has already smashed its initial goal mere hours since launching.Of course, you can view the studio's short gameplay clip up above; showcasing some early examples of combat and exploration from the team's upcoming title.
07/03/2025
China Miéville's Perdido Street Station to Receive Lavish Folio Society Hardcover
China Miéville's classic fantasy novel Perdido Street Station is getting a lavish new hardcover edition from The Folio Society, and we've got an exclusive first look at some of the gorgeous artwork featured within.
07/03/2025
Hundreds Of Delisted Xbox 360 Games Now Have The Potential To Return On PC
Via an unofficial new "recompilation" tool.Basically, this tool (known as XenonRecomp) is said to "convert Xbox 360 executables into C++ code, which can then be recompiled for any platform".In theory, this could result in a PC port for any Xbox 360 game that's out there — including the delisted ones — but obviously these would be unofficial and the potential target of their original publishers.
07/03/2025
Severance Season 2’s Penultimate Episode Just Changed Everything We Know About the Procedure
Severance Season 2 just changed everything we knew about the severance procedure with its episode "Sweet Vitriol". But the real question is what will Harmony Cobel do now?
07/03/2025
Former Xbox Exec Compares 360 Era To Microsoft's Current Multiplatform Strategy
"The industry has evolved".Former Microsoft exec Peter Moore was one of the company's most public-facing figures during the Xbox 360 era, having moved over from gaming competitor SEGA in the early 2000s.The former Xbox exec talked about the modern day differences with Microsoft's strategy now compared to back in the day, especially with the company's recent multiplatform push.
07/03/2025
I Went Mad and Killed Everyone in Atomfall
Atomfall gave me a cricket bat, so I decided to hit every head in Britain with it.
07/03/2025
Fortnite Players Share Mixed Reactions As Xbox Cloud Gaming Adds Limit For 'Free' Users
It's showing up for non-Game Pass members.We're obviously big fans of Xbox Cloud Gaming here at Pure Xbox, but the majority of the library requires you to be an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate member in order to access it - with the notable exception being the free-to-play title Fortnite.Fortnite has actually implemented occasional limits in the past when xCloud has struggled with the demand, but now it seems like a permanent 60-minute time limit has been added for anyone who isn't a Game Pass Ultimate member.
07/03/2025
Ubisoft Reveals Full Console Specs For Assassin's Creed Shadows, Including Xbox Series X And S
After hearing about some of the Xbox Series X performance modes in Assassin's Creed Shadows earlier this week, Ubisoft has revealed the game's full console spec sheet - featuring a bonus Series X mode and details on the Xbox Series S version of AC Shadows.Over on Xbox Series X, we have a 60FPS performance mode, a 30FPS Fidelity mode, and a 40FPS Balanced mode - the latter of which only works with 120Hz displays.Xbox Series S players get just the one 30FPS Fidelity mode at launch.
07/03/2025
Who is Danny Dyer and Why is Rockstar Posting About His Latest Movie?
Rockstar Games has posted about Danny Dyer's new movie Marching Powder, but who is the actor and how is he connected to GTA?
07/03/2025
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 Will Add Two-Minute Time Limit To THPS4's Career Mode
Unlike the original Xbox version.Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 was announced this week with a July date for Xbox Game Pass, and everything about it seems to be shaping up brilliantly for the most part - although there is a controversial change concerning THPS4.It's been confirmed by Activision to Kotaku that THPS4 will not feature its original career mode in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4, but rather will implement the two-minute goal structure that originated in the first three games in the series.
07/03/2025
Bethesda Provides Update On Starfield DLC & Future Plans For Xbox RPG
"The team has been hard at work...".Posting out to social media, Bethesda says "the team has been hard at work" and that it has "a lot of exciting things planned for the game this year".The studio goes on to say that it isn't sharing "specific details" just yet - but reminds fans that things are absolutely happening for Starfield in the coming months.
07/03/2025
AU Deals: A Slew of Sandbox Freebies and Discounts on Monster Hunter Wilds, FC25, Outlaws, and More!
Clear space on your SSDs and make room in your backlog for unmissable game discounts.
07/03/2025
Panasonic Eneloop Rechargeable Batteries Drop to The Lowest Price We've Seen
Pay just $2.60 per AA or $1.93 per AAA battery.
07/03/2025
Where to Watch UFC Fights Online in 2025
Everything you need to know to stream UFC at home.
06/03/2025
The 10th Gen Apple iPad Drops to the Lowest Price for 2025: The Best iPad for Most People
Snappy performance at a great price.
06/03/2025
Elden Ring: The Board Game Review
Elden Ring: The Board Game captures the spirit of exploration, intense combat, and character progression, while maintaining the challenge fans expect.
06/03/2025
Azul Board Game Buying Guide
Azul comes in lots of flavors and has a number of expansions. Here's everything you need to know this tile-placing board game.
06/03/2025
The Powerpuff Girls Live-Action Series Trailer Leaks, Showing What the Canceled Show Would Have Been
Back in 2023, a live-action series featuring the grown-up Powerpuff Girls was canceled at The CW following a number of reported troubles with the project. Now, a new teaser video has surfaced online showcasing what the show might have been like, and it's...interesting, to say the least.
06/03/2025
'Hell Is Us' Continues To Look Stunning Ahead Of September Xbox Release
It was all the way back in 2022 that we first talked about Hell is Us here at Pure Xbox, and it's finally almost time for us to play it - the game is releasing for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on September 4th, 2025.Today, at Nacon Connect 2025, we got a glimpse at a few more minutes of gameplay, with the biggest takeaway from our perspective being that the game looks freakin' beautiful!Seriously, some of these shots are absolutely spectacular.
06/03/2025
ESPN+ Explained: How Much Does a Subscription Cost?
Everything you need to know about the sports streaming service.
06/03/2025
RoboCop: Rogue City - Unfinished Business Is A Standalone Game Coming To Xbox This Year
It's just been announced today at Nacon Connect 2025 that we'll be getting a brand-new RoboCop: Rogue City game in Summer 2025 called "Unfinished Business", and it serves as a standalone extension to the original.The game takes place following the events of RoboCop: Rogue City, and sees you infiltrating an OmniTower that's been invaded by a "group of highly trained mercenaries armed with cutting-edge weapons".Read the full article on purexbox.com
06/03/2025
Invincible Season 3, Episode 7 Review – “What Have I Done?”
A messy episode that introduces 18 evil Invincibles from across the multiverse, “What Have I Done?” draws 18 fun performances from Steven Yeun.
06/03/2025
Lots Of New Games Confirmed For Xbox At Nacon Connect 2025
Including a new RoboCop game!Today's Nacon Connect 2025 event has just wrapped up, treating us to a bunch of new reveals for Xbox games including a brand-new RoboCop: Rogue City game!Here's the full list of Xbox games that were newly announced and/or received new trailers at the event:Read the full article on purexbox.com
06/03/2025
Batman 1989 Sequel Batman: Revolution to Introduce the Burton-Verse's Riddler
Tim Burton's Batman universe is expanding once more, as Penguin Random House announces Batman: Revolution, a Batman 1989 sequel that will introduce the Burton-Verse's Riddler.
06/03/2025
Discord Is Reportedly Exploring an IPO
Chat platform Discord is reportedly exploring an initial public offering (IPO), according to sources speaking to The New York Times.
06/03/2025
The Compact Iniu 10,000mAh USB Power Bank Just Dropped to $9
Triples your Nintendo Switch or iPhone 16 battery life.
06/03/2025
Xbox Players Say They're Being 'Banned Indefinitely' For Using A VPN
Heed this warning.The use of a VPN is nothing surprising in this day and age, and there are all sorts of reasons why you might want to go down that route, but Xbox fans are being warned that it could lead to an indefinite ban if you do so.This originates from the Xbox price comparison website Xbox-Now, which is displaying a warning on its front page that suggests to "not use a VPN at the moment because some people from our Discord were currently banned indefinitely for using VPN."
06/03/2025
PSA: Latest Xbox Insider Program System Update Appears to Be Factory Resetting Consoles
Heads up: a recent Xbox Insider Program update pushed to Alpha and Alpha Skip-Ahead tiers seems to be removing user profiles from Xbox systems, forcing users to re-add their profiles as if the system was brand new.
06/03/2025
New 2025 Apple MacBook Air with M4 Chip: Where to Preorder
Everything you need to know to preorder the new 2025 MacBook Air with M4 chip, including the new specs, new color option, when it's available, and how much it costs.
06/03/2025
How to Watch Naruto in Order: The Full Timeline of the Hidden Leaf Village
Whether you’re new to the world of Naruto or settling in for an epic rewatch, here's how to watch all the Naruto movies chronologically and by release date.
06/03/2025
Xbox Adds Two New Dynamic Backgrounds Today, Plus A Free Trial For Split Fiction
The ever-growing list of dynamic backgrounds on Xbox has continued to evolve today, as we've been treated to (free) new options for both Monster Hunter Wilds and today's release of Split Fiction!You can see an example of the Monster Hunter Wilds background in the picture up above, while the Split Fiction version is based on the game's cover art - and as usual, they're both slightly animated versions but nothing too crazy.Read the full article on purexbox.com
06/03/2025
Xbox Adds Three New Dynamic Backgrounds Today, Plus A Free Trial For Split Fiction
The ever-growing list of dynamic backgrounds on Xbox has continued to evolve today, as we've been treated to (free) new options for both Monster Hunter Wilds and today's release of Split Fiction!You can see an example of the Monster Hunter Wilds background in the picture up above, while the Split Fiction version is based on the game's cover art - and as usual, they're both slightly animated versions but nothing too crazy.Read the full article on purexbox.com
06/03/2025
The Sinking City 2 Resurfaces With a New Trailer and a Crowdfunding Launch
After a quiet year beneath the waves, The Sinking City 2 has resurfaced with a brand new trailer and an official Kickstarter campaign launch.
06/03/2025
Xbox Teases More 'Shadow Drops' As Game Pass Fans Go Wild Over Upcoming Lineup
More surprises in store?We've seen a few Xbox Game Pass "shadow drops" in 2025 already, with two notable examples being Ninja Gaiden 2 Black and Balatro, and it's been teased that more will be on the way - to be announced on social media at some point.This was quietly mentioned on the official Xbox website this week, and here's exactly what was said:Read the full article on purexbox.com
06/03/2025
Deli Boys Review
Deli Boys serves up a winning combo of silliness and suspense, plus a scene-stealing performance from Poorna Jagannathan.
06/03/2025
This Zelda Master Sword Replica Drops to a New All-Time Low Price
The Legend of Zelda Master Sword replica has dropped to a new all-time low price at Amazon, from $200 to $160.
06/03/2025
Black Bag Review
Another clockwork thriller from Steven Soderbergh, the wildly entertaining Black Bag stars Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchett as a spy couple forced to confront the nature of their jobs, and their marriage.
06/03/2025
'Serious' Update Glitch Begins Resetting Some Xbox Consoles To Factory Settings
It's affecting certain members of the Insider program.Unfortunately that's not the case today, as members of the Alpha and Alpha Skip-Ahead rings have been finding that their Xbox consoles have been essentially reset to factory settings (or the update just hasn't been going through at all).Read the full article on purexbox.com
06/03/2025
Nothing Phone 3a Review
The Nothing Phone 3a is a good budget Android phone for anyone just looking for a large, responsive screen and killer battery life.
06/03/2025
Xbox Makes Metacritic's Top 10 Highest-Rated Publisher List
Review scores are often make or break for video game companies, and with this in mind, Metacritic has released its 15th annual publisher ranking.In the top 10 for 2024, Microsoft is ninth on this ladder with Astro Bot publisher Sony in fourth spot.Taking out first is SEGA (jumping from ninth place) with games like Metaphor: ReFantazio, and dethroning Capcom who recently released Monster Hunter Wilds.
06/03/2025
Where to Buy the Phenomenal AMD Radeon RX 9070 and 9070 XT Graphics Cards
The price-to-performance champions of this generation.
06/03/2025
Roundup: Here's What The First Reviews Are Saying About WWE 2K25
Early access begins this Friday.This week marks the beginning of early access for WWE 2K25 if you've bought any of the more expensive editions, and therefore we're starting to see a small number of reviews go live - the majority of which have been very positive!We're actually playing WWE 2K25 here at Pure Xbox as well, and hope to provide some 'hands on' impressions of it in the near future, but it'll probably be closer to the standard launch date of March 14th.
06/03/2025
Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (March 6-9)
Included with Xbox Game Pass.Xbox Free Play Days is back again this weekend, and we've got four free titles to check out over the next few days.The highlights are perhaps Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown and Rainbow Six Siege, although don't overlook AEW: Fight Forever and Born of Bread as well!
06/03/2025
Multiple 'Gears Collection' Rumours Now Suggesting PVP Could Be Skipped Entirely
"I too have heard no multiplayer".That could be a future we're looking at though, as there are now two different people suggesting that the Gears Collection might ship without PvP multiplayer when it potentially arrives later this year.Someone known as DetectiveSeeds was the first, and now Windows Central editor Jez Corden says he's heard the same thing.
06/03/2025
Pure Xbox Game Club: March 2025 - Road 96
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.
06/03/2025
Alienware's AW2725Q is a Great 4K 240Hz QD-OLED Gaming Monitor Under $1,000
The Alienware AW2725Q is a great QD-OLED gaming monitor under $1,000. Its crisp, vivid, fast, and responsive panel aims to impress and succeeds.
06/03/2025
AU Deals: Hot Deals on Hogwarts, Bargain Basement Battlefields, Borderlands, NBA, and More!
Today’s gaming deals list is dripping with unmissable discounts and hidden gems. Get in quick!
06/03/2025
Daredevil: Born Again's One-Take Fight Scene Is All About the ‘Train Tracks of Fate’
Directors Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead explain the 'scary' prospect of creating a one-take fight scene for the king of Marvel oners in Daredevil: Born Again.
06/03/2025
5 Lord of the Rings Puzzles That Make Great Gifts for Adults
These make great gifts for LotR fans.
05/03/2025
Save 40% Off This Hoto Precision Electric Screwdriver Set, Perfect for DIY Electronics Tasks
Say goodbye to manual screwdrivers.
05/03/2025
Lionsgate's Monopoly Movie to Get Screenplay From Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves Writers
The upcoming Monopoly movie from Lionsgate just found its writers in John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein, the writers and directors behind Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves.
05/03/2025
Amazon Has the Least Expensive GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Prebuilt Gaming PCs Right Now
The RTX 5070 Ti is the best value amongst the new Blackwell GPUs.
05/03/2025
Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Will Bring Back Karen Page and Foggy Nelson, Marvel Confirms
Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 is officially coming to Disney+, and when it arrives, it’ll bring back two fan-favorite faces from the series' original Netflix run.
05/03/2025
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. The Board Game Review
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. finally has a board game, and it’s absolutely killer.
05/03/2025
Score a Lenovo LOQ 15" RTX 4060 Gaming Laptop for Just $799.99 at Best Buy
Great 1080p mobile gaming performance for a low price.
05/03/2025
PlayStation Fans Left Amazed After Sony Reveals Surprise PS3 Update – Even If It Doesn’t Do Much
PlayStation fans are beside themselves after Sony surprise launched an update for the PlayStation 3 (PS3) that…doesn’t really change all that much.
05/03/2025
Mullet MadJack Brings Its 'Overwhelmingly Positive' Shooter To Xbox Game Pass Next Week
"90% arcade fun, 10% roguelite".One of the highlights of March 2025's Xbox Game Pass lineup is Mullet MadJack, which is a "high-octane action shooter" that's been on PC for a while now, and it has an "Overwhelmingly Positive" rating over on Steam.This has never released on Xbox before, but it's definitely coming on March 13th, and it brings with it a wild gameplay experience that's apparently "90% arcade fun, 10% roguelite".
05/03/2025
Save 50% Off the Beats Solo 4 Wireless Headphones, Target Exclusive Warm White Edition
Lightweight, good looking, and great sounding.
05/03/2025
The Last of Us Season 2 Cast Adds Six Names Ahead of April Premiere
HBO’s The Last of Us Season 2 is filling out its cast list with six more names ahead of its premiere this April.
05/03/2025
Neil Druckmann Says 'Don't Bet on' There Being a The Last of Us Part 3
If you're a The Last of Us fan anxiously hoping for word that Naughty Dog is working on a Part 3 video game, I've got some bad news for you. Series creator Neil Druckmann has put a real damper today on any hopes that a Part 3 is in the works...or ever will be.
05/03/2025
Xbox's Latest First-Party Expansion Quietly Arrives On Console & PC
A new "legendary journey" for Age of Mythology: Retold.Yes, Age of Mythology: Retold - Immortal Pillars is now available across Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and PC, serving as the game's first expansion that's both included in the Premium Edition and available separately for £14.99 / $17.99.Read the full article on purexbox.com
05/03/2025
New U.S. Tariffs Will Impact Consoles, GPUs, and Physical Games, Say Analysts
The Trump administration has just implemented a new set of tariffs in the United States on goods coming from China, Canada, and Mexico, and analysts are warning gamers to expect these tariffs to begin impacting the price...and even availability...of video games, consoles, and other tech items.
05/03/2025
How to Watch Dog Man Online - Where to Stream
Everything you need to know to watch Dog Man, the latest release from DreamWorks Animation based on the comics by Dav Pilkey.
05/03/2025
In the Lost Lands Review
In the Lost Lands is disappointing as both a George R.R. Martin adaptation and a standalone action-fantasy film, with neither Milla Jovovich or Dave Bautista able to elevate Paul W.S. Anderson’s most misguided work to date.
05/03/2025
Starfield Has Possibly The Best Single-Player Narrative Of All Time, Says God Of War Director
It's been a long time since Starfield made its grand debut back in 2023, and everyone had an opinion to share about it back then - including the original God of War director David Jaffe, who said it was one of his top games of all time.Nothing's changed in the years since, as Jaffe has taken to social media once again this week to praise what Bethesda created with the sci-fi epic, stating that it has "possibly" the best single-player narrative of any game ever made!Read the full article on purexbox.com
05/03/2025
The New iPad Air and 11th-Gen iPad Are Now Available to Preorder at Amazon
Everything you need to know to preorder the new iPad Air with an M3 chip and the new 11th-generation baseline iPad ahead of their March 12 release.
05/03/2025
Suikoden Fans Rejoice With the Announcement of a Suikoden 2 Anime...and a Brand New Mobile Gacha Game
Earlier this week, Konami treated classic RPG fans to something special: a live stream dedicated entirely to Suikoden. But it was with an unusual mix of feelings that fans met the announcements of a Suikoden anime (yay!), and a brand new Suikoden video game at last...for mobile (okay, sure!). With gacha mechanics (oh no!).
05/03/2025
Score Pacific Drive, Homeworld 3, and More in Humble Choice for March 2025
The Humble Choice game lineup for March 2025 includes Pacific Drive, Homeworld 3, Wild Hearts, and more for just $11.99 for the month.
05/03/2025
Talking Point: Would You Be Disappointed If A 'Gears Collection' Didn't Include Multiplayer?
A rumour claims it might avoid PvP entirely.There's no concrete proof yet that a Gears Collection exists, but everyone seems to be talking about it following the recent rumours that have cropped up - especially the one that suggests it'll be revealed and released later this year.In fact, the latest rumour we've come across suggests it might not feature PvP multiplayer, which has been mentioned by DetectiveSeeds on Twitter.
05/03/2025
RoboCop: Rogue City Is Now Its 'Lowest Price Ever' On The Xbox Store
Thanks to a sudden discount for the Alex Murphy Edition.We've already covered the large array of new sales on the Xbox Store this week, but something that's just appeared overnight is a brand-new discount for Robocop: Rogue City - and it's the cheapest deal we've ever seen for it on Xbox.The deal is specifically for the 'Alex Murphy Edition' of the game, which includes a bunch of additional in-game content along with a digital artbook, and it's been reduced from £59.99 / $69.99 to just £11.99 / $13.99.
05/03/2025
Daredevil: Born Again — An Unexpected Connection to the Netflix Series Could Right a Decade-Old Wrong
By introducing BB Urich, Daredevil: Born Again could right a decade-old wrong from the Daredevil Netflix series.
05/03/2025
One Of The 'Most Played' Games On Steam Now Has A Free Xbox Beta
As you may recall, we discussed this game back in late February when the developer highlighted its timed Xbox console exclusivity, and now the delayed free beta is finally available on Xbox Series X and S.This beta was actually supposed to be released a while ago — and it was for Steam on PC, where it ended up proving extremely popular and achieving a peak of over 300,000 concurrent players.The hype has died down a little since then, but the game still remains the 13th 'Most Played' title on the Steam platform based on current players.
05/03/2025
Where to Buy the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Graphics Card
Get your hands on the first "budget" Blackwell GPU.
05/03/2025
Assassin's Creed Shadows Set To Feature Two Graphics Modes On Xbox Series X
Series S remains a mystery.After multiple delays, we're finally almost ready to check out Assassin's Creed Shadows on Xbox later this month, and the good news for 60FPS fans is that Ubisoft has confirmed there will be two graphics modes on Series X specifically.The first of these is 'Quality', which runs at 30FPS and presumably native 4K, while 'Performance' is a 60FPS mode that runs at "2160p upscaled" and is said to provide an "impressive" experience despite the slight visual drawbacks.
05/03/2025
Roundup: Here's What The Reviews Are Saying About Suikoden 1 & 2 HD Remaster
Konami's PS1 classics finally debut on Xbox.This week marks the first ever arrival of Suikoden 1 & 2 on Xbox in the form of a new HD Remaster for the two games, and with the release date set for this Thursday, some critics have already been sharing their reviews for it.There aren't actually any Xbox reviews yet as far as we can tell, but plenty for PlayStation, Nintendo Switch and PC.
05/03/2025
First Look At THPS 3+4 'Full Size' Collector's Edition Board, Pre-Orders Now Live
After ongoing rumours, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 is now official and as previously highlighted, there'll be plenty of ways to purchase it.Apart from the standard physical release and Deluxe Edition, there's also the Collector's Edition.Well, this tradition is set to continue with THPS 3+4, with pre-orders already live in certain locations around the globe.
05/03/2025
Reinvention Is Key to God of Wars’ Continued Success
Reinvention has been the key to God of Wars’ continued success, so the next chapter of Kratos’ story must be as radical as the last.
05/03/2025
Three Games Are Available This Week With Xbox Game Pass (March 4-6)
One per-day from Tuesday to Thursday.When we unveiled the list of Xbox releases for this week a few days ago, we didn't have any confirmed Xbox Game Pass additions at the time, but now we have three - thanks to a new roundup that was revealed by Microsoft yesterday.Monster Train (which is a returning Game Pass title) and One Lonely Outpost are the main new additions, while Galacticare is specifically new for Game Pass Standard members.
05/03/2025
Daredevil: Born Again’s Charlie Cox and Vincent D’Onofrio Break Down Episode 1’s Huge Twist
Charlie Cox, Vincent D'Onofrio and showrunner Dario Scardapane discuss the new Marvel series Daredevil: Born Again and what went into that game-changing moment for Matt Murdock in Episode 1.
05/03/2025
Daredevil: Born Again Series Premiere Review
Marvel brings back Daredevil in Born Again with the same winning formula as the Netflix show.
05/03/2025
Save 40% Off the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Dragon Edition Wireless Gaming Headset
The best gaming headset under $200 for PS5 and PC.
04/03/2025
Score a Metallic PS5 DualSense Controller for the Lowest Price Ever
A rare discount on the Deep Earth series of controllers.
04/03/2025
Paradise Season 1 Review
Paradise season 1 is ludicrous, fun, yet still plenty flawed TV that proves once more that Sterling K. Brown is one of our most compelling actors.
04/03/2025
Every iPad Generation: A Full History of Release Dates
15 years of iPads have passed us by.
04/03/2025
How to Watch Daredevil: Born Again – Where to Stream and Episode Release Schedule
Everything we know about the new Daredevil show, including the episode release schedule, rumors about Season 2, and who from the original cast is returning.
04/03/2025
Daredevil Season 1, 2, 3 Recap: Catch Up on Matt Murdock's Story Before Born Again
Check out our recap of Daredevil Seasons 1, 2 and 3 as we catch up on Matt Murdock's story, as well as Kingpin's, Punisher's, Foggy's, Karen's, and more before Born Again.
04/03/2025
The New AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Is the Best Gaming CPU, and It's Back in Stock on Amazon
Outperforms more expensive Intel and AMD processors in gaming.
04/03/2025
Xbox Offering Special 'Upgrade' Deal For Early Access & DOOM Content In THPS 3+4
Intended for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members.Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 has been announced today after weeks of rumours, arriving on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S this July (along with other platforms), and unsurprisingly it's getting an early access offer too.This has become typical for Xbox first-party releases at this point, with the Deluxe and Collector's Editions both providing access on July 8th rather than July 11th, while also offering some very cool bonus content including DOOM Slayer and Revenant skins complete with a couple of unique tricks each.
04/03/2025
Cinderella at 75: The Princess and Glass Slippers That Saved Disney
In celebration of Cinderella's 75th anniversary, we spoke to several people at Disney who are still inspired by this timeless rags to riches tale to learn why this iconic princess and her glass slippers may have just saved Disney from its own dream come true ending following World War II.
04/03/2025
Get an Xbox Elite Series 2 Pro-Grade Controller With Component Pack for Under $100
An excellent deal if you don't mind an imported model.
04/03/2025
Monster Hunter Can Play Like Dark Souls or Devil May Cry, Depending on Your Weapon
For newcomers to Monster Hunter, the sudden success of Wilds might seem like it came out of nowhere. But if you’re feeling like an outsider looking in, the secret to maximizing your Monster Hunter enjoyment with this one simple trick – finding the weapon that best suits how you want to play.
04/03/2025
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4: Here’s What Comes in Each Edition
Everything you need to know to preorder Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4, including release date, what comes in each edition, how much it costs, and more.
04/03/2025
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Season 3 Will Arrive Later Than Expected in Early April
Activision has announced a release date for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone's upcoming Season 3, but it's a little later than players were expecting.
04/03/2025
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 Releases This July, Day One On Xbox Game Pass
Update: It's official!We're finally getting a new Tony Hawk game in the near future following the incredible Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2 back in 2020, and it's set to release on July 11, 2025 - at least according to an early leak by Dealabs investigator billbil-kun.We'll update you with more details when Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 gets properly revealed later today, but so far we know the standard edition will retail for $49.99, and there are also special Deluxe and Collector's Editions that will eventually provide access to a Foundry demo along with various extras including a DOOM Slayer skin!
04/03/2025
Monster Hunter Wilds Surpasses 8 Million Units Sold in 3 Days and Is the Fastest Capcom Game to Do So
Monster Hunter Wilds has not only surpassed eight million units sold in just three days, but it has also become the fastest Capcom game ever to reach this milestone.
04/03/2025
'Deadside' Publisher Blindsided By Massive Influx Of Players Following Xbox Launch
The free trial has proved extremely popular.Last week, we brought you news of multiple Xbox shadow drops including the open world survival shooter Deadside, and it turns out that game has proved surprisingly popular since its arrival on both Xbox and PlayStation consoles.Taking to social media this week, the CEO of Deadside publisher 'tinyBuild' advised the team were totally unprepared for the level of demand on console, with the game racking up 100,000 players in seven days since its console launch.
04/03/2025
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 Remaster Revealed - Everything You Need To Know
THPS 3 + 4 remaster launches on July 11, 2025 and we have all the details on the skaters, parks, music, and gameplay coming to the remake of these classic skateboarding games.
04/03/2025
Marvel Rivals' Clone Rumble Mode Will Let Players Live Out Their Wildest Mister Fantastic Fantasies
NetEase Games has confirmed that its previously leaked Marvel Rivals Clone Rumble mode is officially on the way with plans to drop it later this week.
04/03/2025
PlayStation Announces a New Beta Program to Let Players Test Upcoming PS5 and PC Games and More
Sony has announced a brand-new Beta Program at PlayStation initiative that aims to be a centralized place for players to register their interest in trying out a "range of future PlayStation betas," including testing out participating PS5 and PC games.
04/03/2025
George Lowe, the Voice of Space Ghost, Dies at 67
George Lowe, the iconic voice of the titular Space Ghost from Space Ghost Coast to Coast, has died at 67.
04/03/2025
How to Watch Dune: Part Two – Where to Stream Online in 2025
Wondering how to watch Dune: Part Two? We have all the information on the sci-fi sequel, from streaming status to info on other movies in the series.
04/03/2025
Harry Potter Illustrated Edition Books Get a Magical Limited Time Discount at Amazon
Interactive illustrated magic brings the Wizarding World to life.
04/03/2025
Enter the Gungeon, Monster Train, and More Games Coming to Xbox Game Pass in March
Xbox has just announced a number of indie games dropping on Xbox Game Pass in the first half of March 2025, including Enter the Gungeon, Monster Train, and several more.
04/03/2025
Roundup: Split Fiction Receives Multiple 10/10s Ahead Of Xbox Release This Week
It's another Game of the Year contender.We always anticipated that the next game from A Way Out and It Takes Two developer Hazelight Studios would be good, but could they deliver yet another Game of the Year contender?Split Fiction is out on Xbox this Thursday, and the reviews have been dropping today - including here at Pure Xbox where we gave it an "Excellent" 9/10.
04/03/2025
Review: Split Fiction (Xbox) - An Incredible Co-Op Adventure That Blew Our Minds
Turning this trilogy up to 11.When the credits rolled on Hazelight Studios' Game of the Year-winning co-op adventure It Takes Two back in 2021, my wife turned to me and asked when the next one would be out.Just like with It Takes Two, I've been bugged to play this game during every spare moment over the past couple of weeks, and by the time the credits rolled after around 15 hours, we were both in agreement that we'd just experienced the most astonishing Hazelight game yet...
04/03/2025
Absolum Is a Gorgeous Roguelite from the Makers of Streets of Rage 4
Between the art style, animation, old-school side-scrolling beat-’em-up gameplay, and roguelite loop – not to mention the developer’s pedigree in this genre – Absolum has a ton of potential, and dare we say even a high probability of being good.
04/03/2025
Split Fiction Review
An expertly crafted co-op adventure that pinballs from one genre extreme to another, Split Fiction is a rollercoaster of constantly refreshed gameplay ideas and styles – and one that’s very hard to walk away from.
04/03/2025
Xbox's Hellblade 2 Gets More Nominations Than Any Other Game At BAFTA Awards 2025
Surpassing the likes of Astro Bot and Black Myth: Wukong.The 21st edition of the BAFTA Game Awards will be taking place in London on April 8th, and the nominations have just been announced, which include 11 for Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 - the most that any game has received this year.Here's the list of categories that Hellblade 2 is nominated for at the show:Read the full article on purexbox.com
04/03/2025
Catan and Ticket To Ride Are on Sale for $25 at Amazon
Amazon's offering a 55% discount on Catan and Ticket To Ride, dropping their prices down to just $25 each.
04/03/2025
Seven Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass In Early March 2025
Xbox has revealed the first batch of games leaving Xbox Game Pass in March 2025 today, and there are some big ones in the mix - including popular titles such as Lies of P, Evil West, MLB The Show 24 and a whole lot more.We don't know the cloud status of these just yet, but the console and PC removals have been confirmed on the Xbox Game Pass console app and Xbox PC app respectively.Read the full article on purexbox.com
04/03/2025
These Six Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (March 4 - 18)
The first XGP batch of the month.Microsoft has today announced its next batch of Xbox Game Pass titles, all of which are heading to the library over the next few weeks.We've got six games arriving in total, including the likes of Mullet Mudjack and 33 Immortals.
04/03/2025
Paradise Season 1 Ending Explained: How Does the Finale Set Up Season 2?
The Paradise Season 1 finale finally gives us the answer as to who murdered President Bradford, but there are plenty more mysteries to unravel in Season 2.
04/03/2025
Xbox Discounts Tons Of AAA Games In This Week's 'Best Rated' & 'Open World' Sales
Hundreds of reductions for incredible games.Tuesday always brings a few new Xbox sales with it, but today seems particularly generous - we've got 'Best Rated', Open World', 'EA Games' and 'ID@Xbox Super Saver' sales, plus the usual Xbox Game Pass exclusive discounts!As a result, you're going to find some major titles on sale such as Alan Wake 2, Dragon's Dogma 2, Cyberpunk 2077, Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster and much more, while there are also some amazing bargains for the likes of Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy and Mass Effect Legendary Edition!
04/03/2025
Gears Collection & E-Day Both Mentioned In New Xbox Release Dates Rumour
"It seems every cloud has a silver lining...".Fable could apparently be joined by Gears of War: E-Day next year according to the well-known Xbox leaker 'exTas1s'.In a new update, the insider claims E-Day is currently targeting a 2026 release window for Xbox platforms, but also notes how it could be shifted across to this year if it's done in time.
04/03/2025
CoD Leaker Doubles Down On Belief That Xbox's Next Console Will Arrive In 2026
They think Call of Duty 2026 is being developed for it.They also mentioned that CoD 2026 might be a launch title for it, and that the goal of 2026 was pretty much an "open secret" within the industry.However, Windows Central's Jez Corden chimed in shortly afterwards to suggest he didn't believe the rumour was true.
04/03/2025
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 Set To Release This July For Xbox Series X|S
Complete with a DOOM crossover.We're finally getting a new Tony Hawk game in the near future following the incredible Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2 back in 2020, and it's set to release on July 11, 2025 - at least according to an early leak by Dealabs investigator billbil-kun.We'll update you with more details when Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 gets properly revealed later today, but so far we know the standard edition will retail for $49.99, and there are also special Deluxe and Collector's Editions that will eventually provide access to a Foundry demo along with various extras including a DOOM Slayer skin!
04/03/2025
Daredevil: Born Again’s Charlie Cox Promises Every ‘Brutal, Violent Moment’ Made It Into the Show
How do you translate the R-rated Netflix series Daredevil to the family-friendly MCU with Daredevil: Born Again? By not changing anything, according to Charlie Cox and Vincent D’Onofrio.
04/03/2025
AU Deals: Personas For a Pittance, A Great Deal on Indy Great Circle, Reduced Tomb Raiding, and More!
This week’s gaming deals are packed with heavy-hitters at jaw-dropping discounts and some old gold.
04/03/2025
Pick Up This Cheap $23 Cordless Tire Inflator and Air Compressor for Emergencies
Doubles as a USB Type-C power bank.
04/03/2025
The New GameSir Super Nova Wireless Gaming Controller Is on Sale Today
Hall effect joysticks, tri-mode wireless connectivity, charging dock, and more.
03/03/2025
How Frank Miller Returned to Daredevil for Born Again
The mid-'80s gave us many iconic stories from Marvel Comics, including Frank Miller’s Born Again arc in Daredevil, the return of Jean Grey in X-Factor, Walt Simonson’s Surtur Saga in Thor, and more.
03/03/2025
The Lord of the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy in 4K Ultra HD Is Down to $49.99
Includes both extended and theatrical editions.
03/03/2025
The Best Soundbars for Building Your Personal Home Theater
Not everyone wants to fuss with setting up surround sound speakers. A much easier way to add some excellent audio to your home theater is with one of our picks for the best soundbar.
03/03/2025
New LEGO Sets for March 2025: Bluey, Harry Potter, and More
All the coolest new LEGO sets available now or coming soon for March 2025.
03/03/2025
The Massive 24TB Seagate External Hard Drive Is on Sale This Week at Best Buy
Pay only $11.67 per TB of storage.
03/03/2025
Amazon Drops the Price of the Google Pixel 9 to a New Low for 2025
The same price as the new iPhone 16e.
03/03/2025
Pokemon TCG Pocket's Triumphant Light Expansion Just Gave Water Decks Another Powerful Card, and Everyone's a Little Over It
When Pokemon TCG Pocket first launched, everyone quickly unified in their hatred of one specific supporter card: Misty. Now, three expansions later, Pokemon TCG Pocket has just added a new card that makes Misty decks stronger than ever, and a lot of players are kind of over it.
03/03/2025
Talking Point: Are You Excited For Xbox's Next Major First-Party Release In April?
Early access begins one month today!Following a busy February for Xbox with the release of Avowed, March is looking a little quieter for the team, with no major first-party releases currently set to launch this month.However, Compulsion Games' South of Midnight is coming in April - and we want to know if you're excited for the next big release from Microsoft.
03/03/2025
Shrek 5's New Look Is So Divisive, Even Movie Sonic Has Commented On It
Shrek 5 has unveiled its all-new cast with a brand-new teaser trailer, and even Movie Sonic's not sure what to make of Shrek's new look.
03/03/2025
Monster Hunter Wilds Players Are Trying To See If Fixing a Typo Will Give Them a Performance Bump
Since launch, PC players of Monster Hunter Wilds have been tinkering with the game, working to optimize their performance and settings. As it turns out, some even dug all the way into the config files and found a typo, which they subsequently tested to see if that could bump up their numbers.
03/03/2025
Activision Once Again Under Fire Over Alleged Generative AI Use, Now for... a Fake Guitar Hero Game?
Activision is once again in trouble with fans over generative AI. Just one week after it admitted to using generative AI in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 for a number of assets, the publisher is now being accused of using generative AI again to promote a different game: Guitar Hero Mobile. But even as audiences criticize the promotion, sharp-eyed fans are discovering that Guitar Hero Mobile may not even be a real game in the first place.
03/03/2025
Guide: Is 'InZOI' Coming To Xbox? Here's Everything We Know So Far
In recent months, the trailers have been racking up millions of views for this new life simulation title, and it's PC early access launch was later dated for March 28, 2025.But will InZOI be on Xbox?Well, the spoilerific answer is "likely yes", but we're going to use this guide to delve a little bit more into InZOI's Xbox future, as well as what to expect from the game when it arrives.
03/03/2025
Framework is Rethinking Laptops and Mini-PCs With Customization and Power – Hands-on Impressions
With new upgradeable laptops and a powerful mini-PC, Framework is changing how power is packed into small forms with loads of customization.
03/03/2025
Here’s How To Watch Anora After Its Successful Oscar Night
Here's where you can watch Anora, including streaming information, where to rent it, and where to preorder the 4K Criterion Collection release.
03/03/2025
Monster Hunter Wilds Is Getting a Patch To Fix a Known Story Progression Bug
Monster Hunter Wilds has a patch arriving soon, addressing a known but fairly important issue with its story progression. Check out the details.
03/03/2025
Ex-Platinum Dev Hideki Kamiya Still Wants To Make Scalebound For Xbox
"I’d love to make it again someday".These days, Hideki Kamiya has formed his own studio — Clovers Inc. — but that isn't stopping the former Platinum dev from talking about Scalebound.This week, his new studio posted a clip of him "reminiscing about the development of Scalebound" - to which Kamiya himself reposted, alongside a cheeky "let's do it, Phil!" message.
03/03/2025
Monster Hunter Wilds Mod Already Gives Unlimited Character and Palico Edits
Monster Hunter Wilds players have likely spent the weekend diving into the many hunts and activities. PC modders have also been busy, addressing one of the early frustrations with Wilds: Character Edit Vouchers.
03/03/2025
Roundup: The Final Previews Are In For Xbox Game Pass RPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
As we near the impending Xbox Game Pass release of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, a final batch of previews have landed for the upcoming RPG - so we thought we'd gather some of them here to give you a flavour of the game ahead of its XGP arrival next month.These are pre-release previews based on a few of gameplay, so that's worth baring in mind as you get stuck into them.The full version of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 will be available for all Game Pass Ultimate subscribers on April 24th.
03/03/2025
Monster Hunter Wilds’ Delicious-Looking Cheese Nan Cutscene Sends Hungry Players Out on a Real-Life Food Hunt
Monster Hunter Wilds’ release has caused Japanese players to rush out to Nepalese restaurants to buy cheese naan.
03/03/2025
Rockstar Games Announces New Studio Acquisition As It Aims To Release GTA 6 In 2025
"The studio will be renamed Rockstar Australia".Rockstar Games, the team behind the legendary Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption franchises, has today announced its intention to acquire Video Games Deluxe — a Syndney-based game developer — as the studio aims to get GTA 6 out the door in 2025.Video Games Deluxe has previously worked with Rockstar on multiple L.A. Noire projects, and a recent overhaul to GTA: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition.
03/03/2025
Prolific Call of Duty Cheat Developer Insists It's Shutting Down — but Players Are Skeptical
A prolific Call of Duty cheat developer has surprised the community by saying it's shutting down, but players remain skeptical.
03/03/2025
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33: The Final Preview
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 grabbed us by the throat from the jump and didn’t let go for a single second of the three-and-a-half-hour demo we played through – twice. This RPG might be something really special.
03/03/2025
Rockstar Buys Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition Developer, Renames It Rockstar Australia
Rockstar has acquired Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition developer Video Games Deluxe and renamed it Rockstar Australia.
03/03/2025
Two Big Free-To-Play Games Are Launching On Xbox This Week
Including a new hero-based first-person shooter.As listed in our next week on Xbox roundup this past weekend, we've got two big free-to-play games heading to Xbox over the next few days - the hero-based FPS FragPunk, as well as the mech shooter War Robots: Frontiers.FragPunk is a brand-new release across all platforms, serving as a fast-paced 5v5 experience that promises no two rounds will ever be the same thanks to "Shard Cards" that customise the gameplay and offer near infinite possibilities.
03/03/2025
Canceled Twisted Metal Game Was Part Vehicular Combat, Part Shooter, Part Battle Royale, Dev Says
Brand new images of Sony's canceled Twisted Metal game have popped up online, hinting that developer Firesprite was making a live service that blended the series' signature vehicular combat with battle royale mechanics.
03/03/2025
Xbox Series X|S Sales Down Almost 50% As Fans Question Stock Levels In Certain Regions
Following similar US-only reports last month.According to the outlet, January 2025 sales for Xbox Series X|S are down 48.7% on January 2024.During the first month of last year, Microsoft sold 408,817 of these consoles - while Jan. '25 figures say the company sold just 209,728 Xbox Series X|S units.
03/03/2025
Mark Your Calendars, Warzone Fans — Call of Duty Merch Shop Teases We're 'Dropping Back In' To Verdansk Next Week
It looks like we'll finally find out more about the return of Call of Duty Warzone's much-loved Verdansk map next week.
03/03/2025
Fans Port Sonic Unleashed to PC, Potentially Opening the Floodgates to Xbox 360 Recompilation
Fans port much-loved 2008 platformer Sonic Unleashed to PC, potentially opening the floodgates to Xbox 360 recompilation.
03/03/2025
Feature: 10 Exciting Xbox Indie Games To Look Out For In March 2025
A new month begins, and therefore a new month of great Xbox indie games is upon us!Still, we've tried to pick out some of the most interesting and varied indie games on the way over the next few weeks, including an Xbox Game Pass title in 33 Immortals along with some big launches such as Two Point Museum.Read the full article on purexbox.com
03/03/2025
Warhammer 40,000 Space Marine 2 Finally Has Its Thomas the Tank Engine Mod — and the Emperor Will Surely Be Pleased
You know your video game has made it when it gets a Thomas the Tank engine mod. Skyrim, Resident Evil 2, Fallout 4, Elden Ring… the list of blockbuster games blessed with the terrifying sight and sound of Thomas is legend. Now, add Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 to the list.
03/03/2025
Magic: The Gathering Spider-Man Cards Are Up for Preorder at Amazon
Magic: The Gathering - Marvel’s Spider-Man sets are now available for preorder ahead of its September 26 release.
03/03/2025
We Got a John Cena Heel Turn Before GTA 6 — and He’s in on the Meme
John Cena followed up his shock heel turn at WWE Elimination Chamber by posting a Grand Theft Auto 6 image on social media, showing he’s well aware of the meme.
03/03/2025
Avowed Estimated To Reach 6 Million Players In First Month On Xbox & PC
Data suggests stronger launch than Indy.According to fresh data from outlet mindGAME, Xbox's Avowed is about to reach 6 million players across Game Pass and traditional sales on Xbox & PC.The source also stacks this up against recent Microsoft releases Black Ops 6 and Indiana Jones - which reached 26.2 million and 4 million in their first months on the market, respectively.
03/03/2025
Steam Tops 40 Million Concurrent Players For First Time As We All Jump On to Play Monster Hunter Wilds
Steam hits 40 million concurrent players for the first time as Monster Hunter wilds blows up.
03/03/2025
AU Deals: Save $230 on a PSVR2, Shocking Price Slices on All-Time Stealth Greats, and More!
Welcome back to another week and a visit from the discount fairy, who’s blessed us with a ton of deals.
03/03/2025
Oscar Winners 2025: The Full List of Winners From the 97th Academy Awards
The 97th Academy Awards, also known as the 2025 Oscars, have finally arrived and are set to celebrate the best of the best in the world of movies from 2024. You can follow along with this roundup to see all the big winners of the night as they happen!
03/03/2025
Every Apple AirPods Generation: A Full History of Release Dates
Which generation do you have?
02/03/2025
Eight Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass In Early March 2025
Including some major departures.Xbox has revealed the first batch of games leaving Xbox Game Pass in March 2025 today, and there are some big ones in the mix - including popular titles such as Lies of P, Evil West, MLB The Show 24 and a whole lot more.We don't know the cloud status of these just yet, but the console and PC removals have been confirmed on the Xbox Game Pass console app and Xbox PC app respectively.
02/03/2025
The Oscars 2025: Nominations and Where to Stream Online
A full breakdown of how to watch this year's Oscars online, which will be the first time the ceremony is available to stream. Plus, a breakdown of who's hosting, who's presenting, and where to stream the nominees.
02/03/2025
Review: PDP Riffmaster Guitar (Xbox) - A Fun Option For Rock Band, Fortnite Festival & Beyond
The problem hasn't really been a lack of games to play, but rather a lack of new instruments on the market.Used guitars have rocketed to ridiculous prices over the past few years, and it wasn't until 2024 that PDP finally unveiled something new for us to enjoy in the form of the Riffmaster Wireless Guitar for both Xbox and PlayStation.Read the full article on purexbox.com
02/03/2025
I'm Buying These Pokémon TCG Astral Radiance And Silver Tempest UK Deals Today
Featuring 12 packs each, with a Collectors chest for a cheaper UK Deal
02/03/2025
The Newest LEGO Harry Potter Set Looks Awesome and Is Only $50
Knight Bus Adventure is now available with new minifigures.
02/03/2025
We Build LEGO Vincent van Gogh - Sunflowers, Which Contains a Hidden Surprise for Art Lovers
In which we build one of Vincent van Gogh's masterpieces in LEGO form, with the end result looking nice enough to hang on your own wall.
01/03/2025
Best Fidget Toys for Adults
From the iconic fidget spinners to tangle toys and even sensory rings, here are the best fidget toys to get your hands on.
01/03/2025
Poll: What Do You Think Of 'Balatro' On Xbox Game Pass So Far?
The big surprise Xbox Game Pass release of this week was Balatro, announced as part of the Xbox Indie Showcase all the way back on Monday, and it's since joined PC Game Pass complete with Xbox Play Anywhere support as well.Balatro won awards and received Game of the Year nominations for a reason though, and has been described as one of the most addictive games out there.Read the full article on purexbox.com
01/03/2025
Guide: Xbox Game Pass: All Games Coming Soon In March 2025
Looking for a complete list of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in March 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 March, as well as the games that are leaving!Here's a full list of all new games coming soon on Xbox Game Pass in March 2025 (so far):Read the full article on purexbox.com
01/03/2025
First Look at Spider-Man’s Magic: The Gathering Crossover Revealed
Spidey is joined by three of his most iconic villains in this initial card reveal.
01/03/2025
Charlie Cox on a She-Hulk/Daredevil Reunion: ‘Maybe We'll Get to See the Favor Returned’
As Born Again approaches, Charlie Cox is talking about the chances of a She-Hulk/Daredevil reunion. Plus, is the new show set in the same universe as the Netflix series or not?
01/03/2025
UK Deals: Sword and Shield Pokémon TCG Booster Packs Are Drying Up, Grab These Tins Now
This is a great opportunity to stock up on Sword and Shield booster packs before they dry up and become too expensive.
01/03/2025
Feature: These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (March 3-7)
Split Fiction, Two Point Museum & much more!Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for March 3-7!The big release of the next few days is undoubtedly Split Fiction, but don't forget about the likes of Two Point Museum and even the early access for WWE 2K25 as well!
01/03/2025
Were the 1980s the Greatest Decade for Marvel?
Investigating the beginning of what just might be Marvel’s greatest decade -- the 1980s, which saw the Dark Phoenix Saga, the first appearances of Rogue, She-Hulk, and the New Mutants, iconic storylines for Daredevil, Iron Man, and Captain America, and more.
01/03/2025
Don't Wait For Fable, Play Fable 2 Instead
Fable 2, Lionhead’s Xbox 360 classic, remains a singular RPG in 2025.
01/03/2025
Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 1-2)
How about some Watch Dogs: Legion on Xbox Game Pass?It's time for the weekend!There's plenty to enjoy on Xbox over the next couple of days, including a bunch of recent Xbox Game Pass additions, some great Xbox Free Play Days titles, and loads of awesome deals on the Xbox Store!
01/03/2025
Aussie Streaming Guide: The Best TV & Movies for March 2025
Your TV time is finite. So why even stream surf without a plan? Come and discover nothing but the best TV that bandwidth and bucks can buy.
01/03/2025
Turok: Dinosaur Hunter Gets A Surprise Xbox Series X Port
Here are the full patch notes.There's been all sorts of surprises for the Xbox recently and it seems the trend is continuing in March with a port of Turok: Dinosaur Hunter for Xbox Series X.In addition to this, Nightdive Studios has released an update across all platforms packed with new features, menu options, bug fixes, and improvements.
01/03/2025
Turok: Dinosaur Hunter Gets A Surprise Xbox Series X|S Port
Here are the full patch notes.There's been all sorts of surprises for the Xbox recently and it seems the trend is continuing in March with a port of Turok: Dinosaur Hunter for Xbox Series X and S.As you may know, this game was already available via an Xbox One version that launched in 2018, but this free upgrade adds various improvements - seemingly including 120FPS support according to the Xbox Store.
01/03/2025
Where to Stream the NBA One Piece Game: Los Angeles Lakers vs. L.A. Clippers
Monkey D. Luffy joins Luka Doncic and Lebron James on the court for tonight's Lakers vs. Clippers game. Here's where to stream the NBA game online.
01/03/2025
Squad 36 Review
In the overly-familiar French cop corruption drama Squad 36, it’s in with the old, and out with new.
28/02/2025
Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX Beginning Review
Though Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX Beginning is only a cinematic taste of what’s to come for the anime series, it is an ideal showcase of how an alternate universe can be done right.
28/02/2025
Beyond! Game Club: Revisiting Batman: Arkham Asylum
Podcast Beyond! revisits the exceptional Batman: Arkham Asylum to discuss their memories of the 2009 game, and what it feels like to play it in 2025.
28/02/2025
You Must Take Part in Revolution Is the Perfect Graphic Novel for 2025
Check out an exclusive new preview of You Must Take Part in Revolution, a timely graphic novel that's one of IGN's most anticipated new comics of 2025.
28/02/2025
Dragonite and the Special Delivery Review
Stunning to behold and loaded with surprises, Dragonite and the Special Delivery is the perfect Pokémon Day celebration.
28/02/2025
Mickey 17 Director Bong Joon-Ho Explains the Power of (Horrific) Humor – IGN Fan Fest 2025
Parasite director Bong Joon-Ho is heading to outer space with Robert Pattinson in Mickey 17, and he's bringing some horrific sci-fi humor along for the ride.
28/02/2025
The 10 Best Jigsaw Puzzles for Adults to Piece Together in 2025
From puzzles with secret endings to a 3D puzzle of Thor’s hammer, find something fun to piece together from our list of the best puzzles for adults.
28/02/2025
IGN Live Returns This June Bigger Than Ever
IGN Live returns to Los Angeles in June 2025, featuring exclusives, celebrity panels, gameplay, demos, trailers, and more.
28/02/2025
Save 25% Off the 27" LG UltraGear GX790 OLED Gaming Monitor With 480Hz Refresh Rate
The fastest OLED gaming monitor you can buy right now.
28/02/2025
IDW's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Finally Gets the Brothers Back Together – IGN Fan Fest 2025
The brothers may be reunited, but the future is looking pretty grim in IDW's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series. Check out our exclusive interview with writer TMNT writer Jason Aaron and TMNT x Naruto writer Caleb Goellner.
28/02/2025
Teeange Mutant Ninja Turtles: Exclusive Preview of The Last Ronin II Finale – IGN Fan Fest 2025
We've got an exclusive preview of the final chapter of IDW's epic TMNT series Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin II - Re-Evolution.
28/02/2025
Dragon Ball Daima Full Season Review
Dragon Ball Daima delivers on what the franchise does best – the fights, of course – but relegates too much of it to its third act.
28/02/2025
Talking Point: As Skype Shuts Its Doors, An Old Xbox Feature Retires To The History Books
The app survived for almost a decade.Microsoft has announced that Skype is officially shutting its doors in May 2025, with the focus shifting over to Microsoft Teams instead - and the company is making it as easy as possible to move over:"Over the coming days, we will roll out the ability for Skype users to sign into Teams (free) on any supported device using their Skype credentials—starting today with those who are part of both the Teams and Skype Insider programs.By logging in to Teams with a Skype account, chats and contacts will automatically appear in the app so you can quickly pick up where you left off."
28/02/2025
Universal Fan Fest Nights Brings the Worlds of Nintendo, Harry Potter, Back to the Future, and More to Life - IGN Fan Fest 2025
During IGN Fan Fest 2025, we had the chance to talk to Stephen Siercks, the Senior Director of Entertainment at Universal Studios Hollywood, all about Universal Fan Fest Nights, which aim to bring the worlds of Nintendo, Harry Potter, Back to the Future, and many more to life like never before.
28/02/2025
A Working Man: Exclusive Clip and Chat with Director David Ayer | IGN Fan Fest 2025
Reuniting after their sleeper hit The Beekeeper, director David Ayer and action star Jason Statham are back with A Working Man. As part of this week’s IGN Fan Fest, Ayer shared an exclusive clip from the Amazon MGM Studios release, which opens in theaters on March 28. The action film is an adaptation of Chuck Dixon’s book Levon’s Trade.
28/02/2025
The Best Board Games for Parties and Large Groups in 2025
These are the best games for groups, from light-hearted party games to nerdy board games for friends to strategize on together!
28/02/2025
Streamer Secures Full Combo for the Most Infamous Guitar Hero Song at 200% Speed
Clone Hero streamer CarnyJared has completed a full combo for DragonForce’s infamous Guitar Hero 3 song Through the Fire and Flames... at 200% speed.
28/02/2025
Lots Of Games Are Starting Off March With 90% Discounts On Xbox
The biggest reductions on the Xbox Store right now.Looking for some cheap games on Xbox to kick off the month of March?There are lots of 90% discounts on Xbox as things stand, including plenty of great indie games and even some AAA titles - the most notable surely being Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League!
28/02/2025
Monster Hunter Wilds Charges For Character Edit Vouchers Again, and Players Are Frustrated
Monster Hunter Wilds charges for character edit vouchers again, and players are frustrated.
28/02/2025
Pokémon Fans Are Hoping Legends: Z-A Will Bring a Certain Elemental Monkey Trio to Nintendo Switch at Last
Yesterday's Pokémon Legends: Z-A gameplay reveal flooded us with new information about the upcoming Pokémon games set in a futuristic Lumiose City, including looks at dozens of Pokémon we should expect to see there. But one trio of monsters that fans were really hoping to see did NOT appear: the elemental monkeys Panpour, Pansage, and Pansear.
28/02/2025
Rumour: Microsoft Is Apparently Still Bringing Call Of Duty 2025 To Xbox One
Last year's Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 still launched as a cross-gen title in the year 2024, despite developer Treyarch moving over to the series' newer engine for the very first time - and it's sounding like whatever COD 2025 turns out to be will be coming to Xbox One & PS4 as well.According to sources at CharlieIntel, next year's Call of Duty title "could still release on PS4 and Xbox One", it's said.The COD-focused channel claims "the game is in development for the old consoles from what we've heard".
28/02/2025
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Dev Issues Early Patch 7 Details, Teases Long-Awaited Horde Mode
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 developer Saber Interactive and publisher Focus Entertainment have published early 7.0 update patch notes, while teasing the long-awaited Horde mode.
28/02/2025
Lucasfilm Boss Kathleen Kennedy Says It's 'Troubling and Frustrating' That Star Wars Movie Development Is Scrutinized So Much
Lucasfilm boss Kathleen Kennedy has called the scrutiny Star Wars movie development comes under “troubling and frustrating,” while revealing how many projects she's confident will come to fruition.
28/02/2025
Monster Hunter Fans Say Goodbye to Their Favorite Chefs From Past Games As Wilds Launches
Monster Hunter Wilds is now out in the wild, and monster hunters are logging on in droves to start exploring the Forbidden Lands. Before they go, though, a few are taking a moment to remember some beloved NPCs from games past who kept their bellies full for every hunt.
28/02/2025
Feature: Three Classic 'Monolith' Games That Are Backwards Compatible On Xbox
And still worth playing in 2025!This week, Warner Bros. closed down esteemed game studio Monolith Productions as it aims to slim down on development costs, and while this sort of news has become all too common in recent years, this particular shutdown really hurts.Monolith had been around for more than three decades, and the team produced some absolute classics over the years.
28/02/2025
When's the Right Time for Diablo 5? Blizzard's Rod Fergusson Wants Diablo 4 'To Be Around for Years... I Don't Know if It's Eternal'
At DICE Summit 2025 in Las Vegas, I spoke with series general manager Rod Fergusson following his talk entitled: “Evolving Sanctuary: Building a Resilient Live-Service Game in Diablo IV.”
28/02/2025
Red Rising Board Game Gets Massive 54% Discount at Amazon
Amazon has the Red Rising board game on sale for 54% off its list price right now, dropping its price from $24 to $10.99.
28/02/2025
Asus Zenbook S 14 Review
An excellent choice for anyone looking for a slim and light productivity laptop with a great screen.
28/02/2025
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Dev Stamps Out Live Service Game Talk Amid Backlash to 'FOMO' Community Events
The developer and publisher of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 have insisted they’re not trying to turn the game into a “full live service” after a backlash to community events described as promoting “FOMO.”
28/02/2025
Metroid Dread Developer Announces 'Blades Of Fire', Heading To Xbox In May 2025
"Aran de Lira, only you can forge your legend!".Last night, the teams at MercurySteam and 505Games announced a brand-new action-adventure game called Blades of Fire, and the good news is that it'll definitely be coming to Xbox Series X and S when it launches on May 22nd.In terms of what to expect, it apparently features a "unique weapons forging system" that allows you to create near limitless weapon variations, with the ultimate goal being to destroy the evil Queen who has turned all steel to stone in an attempt to eliminate any opposition to her reign.
28/02/2025
End of an Era: Microsoft to Shut Down Skype in May and Replace It With Free Version of Microsoft Teams
Microsoft has confirmed plans to shut down Skype in May and replace it with a free version of Microsoft Teams.
28/02/2025
Xbox Co-Creator Calls VR 'Disappointing' As Sony Slashes Price Of PSVR2
"There is no killer app".Xbox has long been reluctant to develop a proper VR headset along the lines of the PlayStation VR 2, and the original console's co-creator Seamus Blackley clearly believes it was the right decision - at least according to a new interview.Blackley has been speaking on the VideoGamer Podcast (thanks, PC Guide & Eurogamer), where he advised that his experience with VR has been "weird and disappointing", and he believes the technology still doesn't have a "killer app".
28/02/2025
Severance Chikhai Bardo Explained: What Really Happened to Gemma?
Severance Season 2 Episode 7 may have just blown the series' mystery wide open. Here's what you need to know about Chikhai Bardo and Lumon's plan for Gemma.
28/02/2025
Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy Responds to Retirement Reports, Confirms Star Wars Succession Plan
Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy has responded to reports that she is set to retire later in 2025.
28/02/2025
EA Reveals Xbox Series X|S Tech Specs For Upcoming Adventure Split Fiction
Ahead of the upcoming launch of Hazelight's newest game Split Fiction, EA has provided an overview of the game's tech specs - including some figures for how the game will run on Xbox Series X and S.The good news here is that both Xbox versions — all console versions, in fact — will run at 60 frames per-second.Xbox Series X and PS5 players will be getting a dynamic 4K resolution at that frame rate, while Series S users are looking at 1080p / 60FPS.
28/02/2025
'We Have Not Modified It' — The Witcher 4 Director Responds to Speculation CD Projekt Changed Ciri's Face
The director of The Witcher 4 has clarified that a new video features the same in-game model of Ciri after some had thought her face looked different.
28/02/2025
Xbox Glitch Sees 'Dragon Ball FighterZ' Get 100% Discount
This week, Xbox included Bandai Namco fighter Dragon Ball FighterZ in its Free Play Days selection - a program that allows free access to games for a limited time each weekend.We've spotted this glitch over at bargain-hunting website HotUKDeals, which details how players can seemingly grab the Free Play Days title to keep for good.Basically, both the current-gen and last-gen versions of Dragon Ball FighterZ are playable here - and if users download the Xbox One version and load it up, they're being offered to "upgrade" to the Xbox Series X|S version at no extra cost.
28/02/2025
How Monster Hunter Took Over the World
The story of how Monster Hunter went from a domestic hit in Japan to a global force.
28/02/2025
Red Dead Redemption 2 Drops To 'Lowest Price Ever' On Xbox For The Weekend
There's nothing surprising with Red Dead 2 going on sale - it happens all the time.However, according to the fine folks at DekuDeals, it's now at its "lowest price ever" on the Xbox Store in loads of regions - down to just £13.74 / $14.99.Read the full article on purexbox.com
28/02/2025
Palworld Dev Pocketpair Gives Employees Monster Hunter Wilds Launch Day Off After Receiving ‘Mysterious’ Notes From Staff Who Said They’d Probably Be Too Unwell to Work
The developer of Palworld has given its staff the day off to play Monster Hunter Wilds after receiving a number of “mysterious” notices from employees who claimed they would “probably be feeling unwell” and unable to work.
28/02/2025
Monster Hunter Wilds Title Update 1 Gets Early April Release Date, Adds an Endgame Hub for Players to Gather
Capcom has announced early details of Monster Hunter Wilds Title Update 1, which is due early April. Check out the initial patch notes.
28/02/2025
Xbox Plans April Release Dates For Two Upcoming PS5 Ports
In recent months, Microsoft has announced PS5 versions of some of its biggest Xbox titles - but not many of them have actual release dates just yet.That's about to change though - because alongside Age of Mythology's arrival next month, Xbox is set to move two more games over in April 2025.The PS5 early access version arrives alongside 'Realms' on April 25th - with the standard edition then releasing a few days afterwards on April 29th.
28/02/2025
Amid 'Mixed' Steam User Review Rating, Capcom Issues Monster Hunter Wilds PC Troubleshooting Guide
Capcom has issued official advice for PC via Steam players of Monster Hunter Wilds after the game launched to a ‘mixed’ user review rating due to performance issues.
28/02/2025
Poké Stop: Pokémon Go Players Launch Campaign After Sale Report Stokes Monetization Fear
Niantic’s augmented reality video game phenomenon, Pokémon Go, may soon find itself under new ownership — and some fans are already working to keep it from reaching this next stage in its evolution.
28/02/2025
Monster Hunter Wilds Nears 1 Million Peak Concurrent Players on Steam — and It’s Only Going to Get Bigger From Here
Monster Hunter Wilds has enjoyed a huge launch, with nearly 1 million concurrent players on Steam. It's now ahead of the likes of Elden Ring, Hogwarts Legacy, and Baldur’s Gate 3 on Steam's all-time peak concurrent users list.
28/02/2025
The Corsair TC100 Relaxed Is Our Favorite Budget Gaming Chair, and It's on Sale Today
The best gaming chair under $200.
28/02/2025
GEX Brings Three Retro Games To Xbox This Summer, Here's A Look
Sometimes there are revivals and it seems the anthropomorphic gecko Gex will be making a return later this year in the GEX Trilogy.Limited Run Games previously announced it was reviving the Crystal Dynamics series and now in an update, it's locked in a Summer 2025 release window for all platforms including the Xbox Series X|S.This collection is powered by the Carbon Engine and includes the original 2D platformer GEX along with the two 3D sequels GEX: Enter the Gecko and GEX 3: Deep Cover Gecko.
28/02/2025
Avowed New Update Now Live For Xbox, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Visual fixes, gameplay improvements, and more.Since Avowed's launch, Obsidian has been doing its best to address player concerns with all sorts of fixes and updates.The first patch rolled out on release included a bunch of community-requested fixes and even some visual fixes and audio improvements and now in the latest update Patch 1.2.4 there are even more fixes to enhance the overall experience.
28/02/2025
There's a New Game of Thrones Illustrated Edition Coming in November, but Still No Winds of Winter
A Feast for Crows is getting the illustrated treatment.
28/02/2025
AU Deals: Round Out Your Week With the Hottest AAA Mega Savings and Absolute Freebies Available!
From legendary RPGs to quirky indies, the discounts are deep, and your choices are as overwhelming as they are underpriced.
28/02/2025
Gene Hackman: The Late Actor's 20 Best Movies, from The French Connection to Superman
The death of screen legend Gene Hackman, whose remains were discovered Thursday along with those of his wife and their dog at their New Mexico home, has stunned the film industry and the iconic actor’s fans around the world. Over his five decade-long career, Gene Hackman always told the truth on screen. Here are his 20 most memorable films in order of release:
28/02/2025
Lanterns First Look Shows Off Hal Jordan and John Stewart
DC has shared the first look at Hal Jordan and John Stewart in its upcoming Lanterns TV show.
28/02/2025
Crunchyroll Premium Explained: How to Activate the Free Trial
Is Crunchyroll right for you?
27/02/2025
10 Steam Next Fest Demos to Play Right Now
Here's a rundown of some of our favorite demos we're playing from Steam Next Fest.
27/02/2025
Xbox Is Getting A New 'Gibson Les Paul' Guitar Controller This Year
The second new guitar we've seen in recent years.It was last year that PDP officially unveiled the Riffmaster Wireless Guitar for Xbox, finally providing Rock Band and Fortnite Festival fans with a new controller on the market, and now CRKD is following suit with the Gibson Les Paul.Available for pre-order today and shipping in June of 2025, there are two versions of this guitar for Xbox - the Black Tribal Encore Edition and the Blueberry Burst Pro Edition.
27/02/2025
Bond, IP Slop and the ‘F**king Idiots’ Taking Over 007
The James Bond-verse that's coming from Jeff Bezos' Amazon will be the most boring the character has ever been.
27/02/2025
Pokémon Fans Are Frantically Trying to Work Out How Pokémon Legends: Z-A Connects to Other Pokémon Games
This morning, we got our first lengthy look at Pokemon Legends: Z-A, and we still have loads of questions about exactly when Pokémon Legends Z-A takes place relative to the other Pokémon games, and which returning characters we might see in Lumiose City. That's where the community comes in.
27/02/2025
What to Watch for Black History Month and Beyond
Here are some of the best movies and shows that highlight Black voices, history and talent.
27/02/2025
A Minecraft Movie Trailer Takes Viewers to the Nether to Reveal New Story Details and Loads of Easter Eggs
From Chicken Jockeys to the Water Bucket Clutch, the newest A Minecraft Movie trailer is packed with Easter Eggs for fans of Mojang's classic sandbox survival game.
27/02/2025
Invincible Season 3, Episode 6 Review – “All I Can Say Is I’m Sorry”
A brand-new supervillain forces Invincible to face the ripple effects of his very existence as a superhero, in one of the show’s best episodes to date.
27/02/2025
Forza Horizon 5 Drifts Onto PS5 in April
After an announcement last month that Forza Horizon 5 would be coming to PS5 this fall, we now have confirmation of an exact release date: April 25 for those who purchase the Premium Edition for $99.99, and April 29 for everyone else.
27/02/2025
The Best New Gaming Phone Drops To Its Lowest-Ever Price on Amazon
Do you mostly use your phone for games?
27/02/2025
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Adds Jamie Campbell Bower and Eddie Marsan for Season 3
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is currently gearing up to start filming its third season this spring. When it does, it will add two new cast members to Middle-earth: Jamie Campbell Bower and Eddie Marsan.
27/02/2025
Star Trek: Khan Audio Series Voice Actors Revealed | IGN Fan Fest 2025
Lost’s Naveen Andrews voices the iconic Khan Noonien Singh while For All Mankind’s Wrenn Schmidt voices his wife, Marla McGivers, in the all-new scripted podcast Star Trek: Khan, which will stream on all major podcast platforms later in 2025.
27/02/2025
Xbox Is Finishing Off February With Multiple Free Games, Trials & Demos
Including the Splitgate 2 Alpha - live now!As you know, we're always on the lookout for the latest 'free' content to arrive on the Xbox Store, and there's actually a lot going around at the moment - a new free-to-play title along with free demos and trials, including a major free alpha!We're going to start off by lumping in the F2P title with the free demos.
27/02/2025
The Alienware Aurora R16 RTX 5080 Gaming PC Is Now Available for Just $2,399.99
The best price right now for a prebuilt RTX 5080 gaming PC.
27/02/2025
Gene Hackman and His Wife Betsy Arakawa Found Dead in New Mexico Home
Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman, his wife and classical pianist Betsy Arakawa, and their dog were found dead in their Santa Fe, New Mexico home yesterday, February 27, 2025.
27/02/2025
'Terminator 2D: No Fate' Announced For Xbox, And It's Out This September
From reveal to release in 6 months.Reef Entertainment, the team behind Terminator: Resistance, has today announced that it's teaming up with developer Bitmap Bureau to make Terminator 2D: No Fate - a new two-dimensional entry in the famous sci-fi franchise.Launching for Xbox this September, Terminator 2D: No Fate brings characters and scenes from the famous film 'Terminator 2: Judgment Day' into video game form - mixing them with "original scenarios" in this new Terminator experience.
27/02/2025
The Legend of Ochi: New Exclusive Poster Teases A24's Family Adventure Film – IGN Fan Fest 2025
The Legend of Ochi's Finn Wolfhard, Helena Zengel, and director Isaiah Saxon debut a new poster from the upcoming A24 film and tease what audiences can expect from the movie.
27/02/2025
Shrek 5 Will Star Zendaya as Shrek and Fiona's Daughter
Shrek 5, coming to theatres this December, will feature a returning cast of Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz, Eddie Murphy, as well as a new character with a new voice: Zendaya, playing Shrek and Fiona's daughter.
27/02/2025
Talking Point: With Fable Now Delayed, Which Xbox First-Party Game Launches This Fall?
Microsoft has a gap to fill.Well, Microsoft delivered the news this week that its big Fable reboot has been delayed - and before this recent turn of events, the Xbox RPG was probably the team's biggest release planned for late 2025.However, even with this delay, Xbox still has some major games planned for this year including South of Midnight and DOOM: The Dark Ages - the question is, what replaces Fable later in the year?
27/02/2025
Camel Up, a Fun Betting Board Game, Is Now On Sale
Bet on camel races in this family-friendly board game that offers more chaos than you might expect from such a premise.
27/02/2025
Eternal Strands Dev Shares Roadmap Of Content Heading To Xbox Game Pass In 2025
Including a major update in late March.It's been a month now since Eternal Strands made its highly-anticipated debut as part of Xbox Game Pass, and the developer is showing no signs of slowing down with it - we've got a brand-new roadmap of content for 2025!It all starts in March, with some serious improvements being made to areas such as character movement and combat responsiveness.
27/02/2025
Score a Victrola Stream Onyx Turntable for 58% Off at Woot
The Victrola Stream Onyx Turntable has gotten a steep discount at Woot, dropping its price 58% from $599.99 to $249.99.
27/02/2025
How to Play the Pokémon Games in Chronological Order
Our full guide to the Pokémon games timeline.
27/02/2025
Xbox Highlights 10 More Titles Coming To The 'Stream Your Own Game' Service
Since Microsoft began making some non-Game Pass titles playable with Xbox Cloud Gaming, the team has been expanding the service fairly regularly - and in the latest Xbox update overview, Microsoft has announced another 10 games that will be playable soon.Unlike recent updates to the service, these aren't actually live right now - Xbox says these games are "coming soon", with even more planned after that.Anyway, here are the next 10 titles that aren't in Xbox Game Pass but will soon be playable over cloud streaming:Read the full article on purexbox.com
27/02/2025
Neighbors: Suburban Warfare Is a Sinister Multiplayer Game With a Friendly Face
We're confident that even the most locked in gamer hasn’t played something quite like Neighbors: Suburban Warfare. You can see some influences and similarities to other games - it has the arcadey shooter feel of Team Fortress, the light tactical base building of a survival game, the slapstick physical humor of a Goat Simulator or Just Die Already - all in one anarchic post-WW2 package.
27/02/2025
Pokemon Legends: Z-A First Trailer Reveals Rooftop Running Gameplay and Late 2025 Release Window
We've finally gotten a good, long (ish) look at Pokemon Legends: Z-A, the second entry in the Pokemon Legends series and Game Freak's major Pokemon release for the year (after surprisingly skipping 2024).
27/02/2025
Pokemon Champions, Game Freak's Leaked Multiplayer Game, Officially Revealed
After half a year of rumors and leaks, we've finally gotten our first look at Pokemon Champions, a brand new multiplayer battle-focused Pokemon game being developed in a collaboration between Game Freak and The Pokemon Works.
27/02/2025
Pokémon Concierge Season 2 Is Officially Coming to Netflix in September
Pokémon Concierge Season 2 is officially coming to Netflix this September.
27/02/2025
Pokemon Presents February 2025: Everything Announced
From new details and a release window for Pokemon Legends: Z-A to the reveal of the multiplayer, battle-focused Pokemon Champions to new episodes of Pokemon Concierge and so much more, here are all the biggest announcements from today's Pokemon Presents.
27/02/2025
Daredevil: Cold Day in Hell Gives Matt Murdock the Dark Knight Returns Treatment
Daredevil: Cold Day in Hell gives Matt Murdock the Dark Knight Returns treatment. Check out our exclusive preview and interview with writer Charles Soule.
27/02/2025
Feature: Five Things We Spotted In Fable's Latest Gameplay Footage
Something to make up for the delay.This week, Xbox announced the delay of the next chapter in the Fable series, with the anticipated fantasy RPG now scheduled to arrive in 2026.Read the full article on purexbox.com
27/02/2025
Pokémon Day Deal: Catch a Pokémon Go $50 Gift Card For 15% Off
Voyager Box with change for raid passes is an amazing deal.
27/02/2025
Warner Bros. Working On New LEGO Game As Industry Reporter Discusses Studio Closures
Jason Schreier tells all.Earlier this week, the industry was alerted to three more studio closures - with the Warner Bros. gaming division cutting down on developers to save costs.Unfortunately, in the year 2025 this is hardly surprising news - and in the wake of the WB announcement, Bloomberg's Jason Schreier has been talking about what's going on at the Hogwarts Legacy publisher.
27/02/2025
The Andor Season 2 Trailer Promises the Return of a Major Villain… and She’s a Mom
Let’s talk about the Andor Season 2 trailer and Syril Karn’s mom...
27/02/2025
Microsoft Announces Major GDC Presence With 'Xbox Expanding To Any Screen' In 2025
"Xbox is expanding to any screen on any device".This year's Game Developers Conference is coming up real soon, with GDC 2025 taking place March 17-21 in San Francisco, California.As part of its announcement post, Microsoft says it's using this upcoming GDC '25 opportunity to "reveal the many ways game developers can reach more players with Xbox" - and the company's presence will include partner meetings, conference sessions and sponsor events as Microsoft Gaming spreads its wings.
27/02/2025
Three More Shadow Drops Have Arrived On Xbox This Week, Including PC Hit 'Deadside'
There's a free trial as well.So, three Xbox games that weren't on the calendar this week are Deadside, ACA2NEOGEO: The King of Fighters '98 and Biomorph.All three of these are available for Xbox Series X|S right now, but unfortunately not for Xbox One.
27/02/2025
My Favorite Pokémon Day 2025 Deals Direct From Retailers
These are the best Pokémon Day deals for 2025, including discounts on Pokémon Go credits, and restocks on some elusive Pokémon TCG sets such as 151, Shrouded Fable, and more.
27/02/2025
Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (February 27 - March 2)
Included with Xbox Game Pass.Xbox Free Play Days has landed!This week, Xbox fans can go hands on with three titles for free over the coming days - including Bandai Namco's ongoing fighter Dragon Ball FighterZ.
27/02/2025
Running Point Review
Despite its all-star lineup, Running Point is an unremarkable addition to the sports comedy genre with a hackneyed take on women breaking the glass ceiling.
27/02/2025
The Massive 8TB WD Black SN850X SSD Drops to the Lowest Price Ever
A great deal, but only if you have deep pockets.
27/02/2025
Last Breath Review
Last Breath is your typical disaster movie full of inspiring moments of human endurance, helped along by the fact that it’s inspired by a very real event about a fascinatingly terrible job.
27/02/2025
AU Deals: Save a Whopping 320 Bucks on a AAA Collector's Edition, Battlefields Go 95% off, and More!
If you’re a deals-minded games aficionado, this is the only article you need to read today.
27/02/2025
Save 30% Off LED Flashlights, Headlamps, Lanterns, and More at Panther Vision
Great for emergencies or the great outdoors.
27/02/2025
Save 50% Off the Samsung Galaxy SmartTag2 Bluetooth Tracker for non-iPhone Users
Samsung's answer to the Apple AirTag.
26/02/2025
Steelcase Think Review (2025)
The Steelcase Think combines comfort and support with timeless style, resulting in an great office chair for productivity or gaming.
26/02/2025
Score a New PlayStation 5 Slim Digital Console for Only $337 with Free Shipping
An excellent deal if you don't mind an import model.
26/02/2025
Microsoft Surface Pro 11 Review
The Microsoft Surface Pro 11 is an excellent 2-in-1 PC for productivity and entertainment, as long as you don’t mind streaming.
26/02/2025
James Bond Producers Allegedly Turned Down Christopher Nolan, Who Ended Up Making Oppenheimer Instead
Following the shock news that Amazon has taken full creative control over James Bond, with long-term 007 producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson stepping back, a new report has shed light on the next steps from the franchise — and a surprising revelation about one high-profile director who was snubbed.
26/02/2025
Blade Runner: Tokyo Nexus Reveals a New Vision of Cyberpunk Japan - IGN Fan Fest 2025
IGN spoke with the writers of Blade Runner: Tokyo Nexus to learn more about the first Blade Runner story set in dystopian Japan.
26/02/2025
Best TCG Storage Boxes and Binders: Top Picks for MTG and Pokémon Collectors
Need somewhere to put your trading cards?
26/02/2025
I Heart Willie Review
I Heart Willie is an overcomplicated, underdelivered, and all-around disappointing public domain slasher that can’t even get rudimentary filmmaking techniques right.
26/02/2025
Own The Wild Robot in Digital 4K UHD for Just $5
Nominated for three Oscars, including Best Animated Feature
26/02/2025
Talking Point: Which Xbox Games Would You Love To See Relisted This Year?
You never know, it could happen.It's not out of the realms of possibility though, especially now that Xbox owns Activision and Blizzard.Yes, there will be hoops to jump through, but both of those companies are sitting on a treasure chest of titles that would surely sell pretty well in 2025 - we're talking Deadpool, Marvel: Ultimate Alliance, multiple Transformers games and so much more!
26/02/2025
Batman: Hush 2 Preview Art Revealed by DC Comics
DC Comics has given Bat-fans a new glimpse of the upcoming Batman: Hush 2, as Batman grapples with the return of one of his greatest enemies.
26/02/2025
Win Tickets to Ado's Hibana World Tour With IGN Fan Fest
Japanese superstar musician Ado is gearing up to embark on her second world tour, which is titled Hibana, and you can win tickets to see her live through IGN Fan Fest.
26/02/2025
Valve's MOBA Shooter Deadlock Cuts a Lane, Spurring Reactions From Its Playerbase
Deadlock, the MOBA-meets-hero shooter mash-up from Valve, has been in a perpetual state of quiet build-up over the last year. But that hasn't stopped Valve from making massive, tectonic changes, like cutting down the number of lanes.
26/02/2025
The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Drops to Its Lowest-Ever Price on Amazon
Even cheaper than the regular Pixel 9 Pro.
26/02/2025
Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Gossip Girl Actress Michelle Trachtenberg Dies Aged 39
Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Gossip Girl actress Michelle Trachtenberg has died aged 39.
26/02/2025
4 Months After Launch, Dragon Age: The Veilguard Headlines PlayStation Plus March 2025 Lineup
Sony has announced its list of PlayStation Plus March 2025 games, revealing plans to bring Dragon Age: The Veilguard (PS5), Sonic Colors: Ultimate (PS4), and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection (PS4, PS5) to subscribers next week.
26/02/2025
BioWare Co-Founder Recalls 'Moronic' Xbox Advice That Potentially Ruined A Franchise
"The stupidest thing ever".Back in the days of the original Xbox, BioWare treated us to an Xbox exclusive in the form of Jade Empire, but it ended up releasing just a few months before the Xbox 360 - and that may have ultimately prevented it from getting a sequel.That's what BioWare co-founder Greg Zeschuk believes at least, telling the My Perfect Console podcast recently (thanks, GamesRadar), that Xbox was responsible for dishing out "absolute moronic advice" to release Jade Empire at the end of the OG generation rather than waiting to make it an Xbox 360 launch title.
26/02/2025
F.E.A.R. Platinum Will Join GOG Preservation Program By Next Month, In Honor of Monolith's Legacy
In the wake of Monolith Productions' closure, CD Projekt's GOG has moved up its timeline for preserving one of Monolith's classics. F.E.A.R. Platinum will join the GOG Preservation Program by next month, and may also be the first of more Monolith games to hit the program.
26/02/2025
Get Uno Card Games on Sale for $5.19
Pick up one of the best card games for kids and families and all its variations for 20% off.
26/02/2025
Marvel Rivals Gallery Card Seemingly Teases Hellfire Gala Theme and Characters for Season 2
Keen-eyed Marvel Rivals players have spotted an in-game reference that seems to suggest that Season 2’s theme and characters will revolve around the classic Marvel comics storyline, the Hellfire Gala.
26/02/2025
Here's The First 'Top 10' Metacritic List Of 2025 For Xbox Series X|S
The best-reviewed games of the year so far.So, if you're new to it all, the way Metacritic works is that it only ranks games with at least seven professional reviews for that platform.There are 13 Xbox games that meet this requirement for 2025 so far, and we'll list the 10 with the best scores.
26/02/2025
Daredevil: Born Again Stars and Directors on Blowing Apart the Netflix Past and Forging a ‘New Path’ in the MCU | IGN Fan Fest 2025
As part of this year’s IGN Fan Fest, our own Scott Collura interviewed Daredevil: Born Again leads Charlie Cox (Matt Murdock/Daredevil) and Vincent D’Onofrio (Wilson Fisk/Kingpin) and directors Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead about this hotly anticipated revival.
26/02/2025
OG Xbox Exclusive Jade Empire Could Have Been 'Another Franchise' for BioWare if Not for 'Moronic Advice' From Microsoft
BioWare has built up several legendary series across its run as a game development studio, like Baldur's Gate, Mass Effect, and Dragon Age. The lesser-known martial arts RPG Jade Empire could have made the list too, though it sounds like its chances were spoiled thanks to a rough launch window and some bad advice from Microsoft.
26/02/2025
Two Decades Later, RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Is Making Its Xbox Debut
Xbox was celebrating its third anniversary, Halo 2 was just about to blow us all away, and a game called RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 was preparing to release for PC - ultimately proving very successful.It's been 21 years, but finally, we're about to see this game on Xbox for the first time!RollerCoaster Tycoon 3: Complete Edition will be heading to Xbox One, Series X and Series S on March 20th, as well as PS4 and PS5.
26/02/2025
Monster Hunter Wilds Global Release Times Confirmed
Capcom has confirmed the global release times for Monster Hunter Wilds. Find out when the game unlocks on console and PC in your region.
26/02/2025
Peter Parker, Miles Morales, and More Marvel Legends Spider-Man Figures Are Up for Preorder
Marvel Legends action figures from Marvel's Spider-Man 2 video game are now available to preorder, releasing on June 1.
26/02/2025
Marvel Rivals Just Made a Classic Moon Knight Meme Feel a Little More Real
Marvel Rivals' mid-season update came with confirmation that Moon Knight really does think Dracula is a bloodsuckin' nerd.
26/02/2025
Monster Hunter Wilds Physical Copies Require a 15GB Update to Play, Capcom Says
Physical copies of Monster Hunter Wilds require a 15GB update to play, Capcom has said.
26/02/2025
Survivor 48: Jeff Probst Breaks Down the Opening Minutes and Spills Details on Season 50 - Exclusive | IGN Fan Fest 2025
Survivor's Jeff Probst stopped by IGN Fan Fest to debut the opening 5 minutes from Season 48 and give exclusive details about Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans
26/02/2025
Xbox & PlayStation Owners Are Obsessed With Live Service Games Right Now
According to new US-based data.As we enter a new year during a time that's a difficult one for the games industry at large, it turns out that a certain portion of live service games are dominating the Xbox & PlayStation charts right now - at least in the United States.This is according to new data that's been shared by analysis firm Circana (NPD), with the firm's executive director mentioning that more than 40% of all playtime on Xbox and PlayStation during January 2025 went towards the top 10 live service games on those platforms, and over 70% played at least one of them.
26/02/2025
The Espresso Display 15 Portable Monitor Can Transform Your Setup, But It'll Cost You
The Espresso Display 15 is a high-quality, easy-to-use portable monitor made to a high standard. Although it’s quite pricey, it's still worth considering.
26/02/2025
Feature: All New Xbox Games Coming Out In March 2025
Atomfall, Split Fiction, Assassin's Creed & much more!Welcome to our roundup of all new Xbox games coming out in March 2025!Below, we've listed every Xbox game with an March 2025 release date, including all confirmed Xbox Game Pass releases so far.
26/02/2025
Canceled Wonder Woman 'Was Gorgeous and Expansive,' Comic Book Writer Who Consulted on the Game Says
Comic writer Gail Simone has revealed she worked on Warner Bros.' canceled Wonder Woman game, calling it "gorgeous and expansive."
26/02/2025
Balatro Quietly Joins PC Game Pass, Adds 'Xbox Play Anywhere' Support
The big surprise of the Xbox Indie Showcase a couple of days ago was the shadow drop of Balatro on Xbox Game Pass, but at the time, it turned out that the game was only made available for console and cloud users.That's all changed very quietly today, as a native version of Balatro has begun showing up on the PC Game Pass app. Better yet, it's showing in the 'My Library' section on PC if you've already bought Balatro on an Xbox console.Read the full article on purexbox.com
26/02/2025
Magic: The Gathering Tarkir: Dragonstorm Preorders Are Available Right Now On Amazon
The whole product line is available at the time of writing, so act fast
26/02/2025
After Warner Bros. Shut Down Shadow of Mordor Developer Monolith and Canceled Wonder Woman, Fans Lament the 'Wasted Potential' of Its Nemesis System
Yesterday’s shock news that Warner Bros. had shut down three studios and canceled its Wonder Woman game sent shockwaves throughout the industry and the gaming community at large. And as the dust settles on yet another devastating round of cuts, fans of Monolith Productions’ much-loved Nemesis System are lamenting its "wasted potential."
26/02/2025
Reaction: Fable's Delay Is A Shame, But The New Gameplay Footage Looks Awesome
It's going to make the wait even harder.You've probably seen the news by now - Xbox has decided to delay the upcoming Fable reboot into 2026.It's a move that doesn't come as much of a surprise to us, especially considering we'd barely seen any gameplay footage of the title until this week, and it's probably for the best considering GTA 6 is still targeting a late 2025 launch.
26/02/2025
How Long Is Monster Hunter Wilds?
Here's how many hours it took five different IGN team members to finish Monster Hunter Wilds.
26/02/2025
This Fan-Favorite Sims Character Is Finally Making an Appearance in The Sims 4
The Burglar is finally in The Sims 4, over 10 years after the game came out.
26/02/2025
Here's What's Included In The Xbox February 2025 Update
It's mainly focused around Xbox Cloud Gaming.The Xbox February 2025 update has been unveiled by Microsoft this week, and it's a little different to usual - it's mainly focused around Xbox Cloud Gaming, so there's not really much here if you're just a console user alone.Nevertheless, there are some new features that you might be interested in - particularly if you're an xCloud fan!
26/02/2025
Jon Bernthal's Punisher Will Return After Daredevil: Born Again Season 1 in a Guardians of the Galaxy-Style Marvel Special
Jon Bernthal's Punisher will return after Daredevil: Born Again Season 1 in a Guardians of the Galaxy-style Marvel special.
26/02/2025
Tekken 8 Director Blasts Fan for Criticizing Anna Williams' New Look, Saying 'The Content of Your Argument Are Entirely Unconstructive, Utterly Pointless'
Tekken 8 veteran Anna Williams is returning to the roster, and while her redesign seems to be going down well with most fans, some aren't so sure and are even comparing her new look to Santa Claus. But when one fan asked Tekken game director and chief producer Katsuhiro Harada if the development team could bring back the "old Anna design," Harada slammed the criticism.
26/02/2025
Channing Tatum’s Canceled Gambit Movie Had a '30s Screwball Romantic Comedy Vibe Set in the Superhero World
Channing Tatum’s canceled Gambit movie had a '30s screwball romantic comedy vibe set in the superhero world, according to Lizzy Caplan.
26/02/2025
FragPunk Preview: Exclusive Hands-on with New Character Chum and Dongtian Map
Hot on the heels of the global success of Marvel Rivals and with other popular live-service games like Naraka: Bladepoint and Once Human under its belt, NetEase has turned its attention to the hero shooter genre with FragPunk. New internal development team Bad Guitar Studio is made up of young, hardcore FPS fans, and after joining them for a one-hour play session where we tried a new character and map revealed exclusively in this preview, the team’s eye for detail is clear to see.
26/02/2025
Xbox Says It's Got A 'Bunch Of Stuff' It Hasn't Even Announced Yet
The Fable delay is no biggie.Xbox has this week has officially delayed the next chapter of Fable and although this game has been pushed back to next year, Microsoft's gaming division has obviously still got plenty of other unannounced projects it's working on behind closed doors.In the recent 'Xbox Game Studios Update', the division's head Craig Duncan issued a reminder about this - noting how there's still apparently a lot in the pipeline that hasn't even been revealed just yet.
26/02/2025
Warner Bros. Cancels Wonder Woman, Shuts Down Three Studios
Including Monolith, Player First and WB San Diego.The games industry is already facing many challenges in 2025 and Warner Bros. Games has now confirmed it's shutting down three studios including Monolith Productions, known for its work on series like Middle-earth.This also marks the end of the developer's Wonder Woman game which has been in development for multiple years now.
26/02/2025
AU Deals: Save a Heap on Must Have Horror Games, Indiana Jones, RoboCop, Harry Potter, and More!
It’s time to level up your library without breaking your bank account.
26/02/2025
Preorder the New 2025 Razer Blade Gaming Laptops with RTX 50-Series GPU
The next generation of gaming laptops.
26/02/2025
The Hunger Games Illustrated Editions Are Down to Their Lowest-Ever Prices on Amazon
Featuring beautiful illustrations from Nico Delort.
25/02/2025
John Lithgow Reveals He'll Play Dumbledore in HBO's Harry Potter TV Series
John Lithgow let slip that he's agreed to play Professor Dumbledore in the upcoming HBO Harry Potter TV series.
25/02/2025
Lucasfilm's Kathleen Kennedy Reportedly Retiring at the End of 2025
Longtime Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy is reportedly set to retire at the end of 2025 when her contract runs out.
25/02/2025
Sonic the Hedgehog: IDW Charts a Dramatic New Future for the Series – IGN Fan Fest 2025
IDW's Sonic the Hedgehog series is exploring the aftermath of a dramatic milestone issue, and we've got an exclusive first look at artwork from Sonic the Hedgehog #79.
25/02/2025
Warner Bros. Cancels Wonder Woman Game, Closes Three Studios
Warner Bros. is canceling its planned Wonder Woman game and shutting down three studios: Monolith Productions, Player First Games, and WB San Diego, according to Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier.
25/02/2025
When Is the Best Time to Buy LEGO Sets?
Playing with LEGOs has become an expensive hobby...
25/02/2025
Paradise's Seventh Episode is the Most Upsetting Episode of TV You'll Watch All Year
Paradise has, so far, been a mix of soapy but entertaining tropes. The show's seventh episode changes all of that, delivering what is likely to be the most devastating episode of television you'll watch all year.
25/02/2025
The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 2 Premiere Release Date Confirmed – IGN Fan Fest 2025
The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 2 has a premiere release date as part of an exclusive reveal at IGN Fan Fest 2025.
25/02/2025
The Biggest Reveals From IGN Fan Fest 2025 - Day 2
IGN Fan Fest 2025 has arrived and we'll be gathering all the biggest exclusive reveals, trailers, gameplay, deep dives, and interviews from the people behind your favorite movies, shows, games, comics, and anime right here.
25/02/2025
Until Dawn Filmmakers on Adapting the PlayStation Game for the Big Screen - IGN Fan Fest 2025
David F. Sandberg and Gary Dauberman appeared on IGN Fan Fest to promote their horror-thriller Until Dawn during which they shed light on their approach to adapting the PlayStation game for the big screen.
25/02/2025
The Bear's Ayo Edebiri Will Write and Potentially Star in A24's Live-Action Barney Movie
The Bear's Ayo Edebiri will write and potentially star in A24's live-action Barney movie.
25/02/2025
Silent Hill 2 Dev's Next Konami Game Is Coming To Xbox Series X|S
Not a PS5 exclusive this time.The studio behind 2024's Silent Hill 2 remake — which isn't on Xbox yet — has announced another partnership with publisher Konami for an upcoming title, and this time the game will be coming to Xbox Series X|S.Following Konami's announcement of this project earlier today, Polish site Bankier has posted developer Bloober Team's legal filing on the matter, with the studio also based in Poland.
25/02/2025
Blue Moon Review
Set during a single, legendary evening, Blue Moon unveils the life and anxieties of songwriter Lorenz Hart through rapid-fire conversations – led by an incredible Ethan Hawke.
25/02/2025
Star Wars Andor Season 2's Unusual Release Schedule Will Rollout All 12 Episodes Over 4 Weeks
Disney has revealed that its critically acclaimed Star Wars story Andor will have an unusual release schedule that sees all Season 2 episodes premiering throughout a four-week period.
25/02/2025
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 Rated on Singaporean Website
Add some more fuel to the Tony Hawk's Pro Skater remake rumor fire! Singapore's rating board has rated "Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4" for a 2025 release.
25/02/2025
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 Has Been Rated, And It's Coming To Xbox & Other Major Platforms
After a bunch of rumours, reports and official teases, it seems that Xbox & Activision are preparing to release a Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 remaster.The game has now officially been rated in Singapore, with Xbox, PlayStation, Switch & PC listed as target platforms.We'll throw a link to spotted rating down below - which notes Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch and PC as the game's launch platforms.
25/02/2025
Edge of Memories, a New JRPG, Announced for PC, PS5, and Xbox
Introducing Edge of Memories, a new JRPG for PC, PS5, and Xbox from Nacon and developer Midgar Studio that's being worked on by decorated team, including Chrono Trigger composer Yasunori Mitsda, NieR lyricist Emi Evans, Xenoblade Chronicles character designer Raita Kazama, and Final Fantasy XV combat designer Mitsuru Yokoyama. It's the sequel to 2021's Edge of Eternity.
25/02/2025
Xbox Has Officially Delayed Fable Into 2026
Talking on a fresh episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, new Xbox Game Studios head Craig Duncan has announced that Microsoft's Fable reboot has been delayed.Previously planned for a 2025 launch, Playground Games' new attempt at the Xbox fantasy RPG will now arrive in 2026.Duncan says that the pushback will be "worth the wait".
25/02/2025
Mecha Break Is Garnering Tons of Players on Steam, but With a ‘Mostly Negative’ User Review Rating — Here’s Why
Mecha Break has tons of players on Steam but a ‘Mostly Negative’ user review rating. Here’s why.
25/02/2025
Pantheon Season 2 Review
The wildly ambitious series explores the future of humanity with both imaginative battles and tender romance.
25/02/2025
Random: Xbox Fans Want Microsoft To Bring Back 'Snap Mode' On Series X And S
Discussing the beloved Xbox One feature.Every now and then, Microsoft's 'Snap Mode' feature creeps its way back into the conversation like an estranged relative at a family gathering - and this week, the Xbox community has been talking fondly about the feature on Reddit.Posting out to the online forum yesterday, user Joshrelates kicked off the discussion by saying "I miss the snap feature" and "I used to use it all the time when playing GTA" - prompting some passionate responses from other fans who also want to see the axed Xbox One feature return.
25/02/2025
Fable Delayed to 2026, Microsoft Reveals Brand New Pre-Alpha Gameplay
Microsoft has delayed Fable from its 2025 release window to some point in 2026, while also providing a first look at brand new gameplay.
25/02/2025
The Avowed Secret Side Quest That Hides a Huge Consequence
Avowed has a secret side quest that allows you to change the fate of an entire region, provided you follow the clues.
25/02/2025
The 13 Most Terrifying Junji Ito Manga Stories
If you're brave enough, we've collected the 13 most terrifying manga books by Junji Ito.
25/02/2025
Preorders Are Live for the Mass Effect Trilogy Collection Vinyl, Out July 11
The Mass Effect Trilogy Collection original soundtrack on vinyl is now available to preorder for $120.99. It's set to release on July 11.
25/02/2025
Roundup: Here's What The Reviews Are Saying About SEGA's Two Point Museum
Out next week on Xbox.SEGA is bringing its upcoming Two Point title to Xbox next week in the form of Two Point Museum - and ahead of the team's impending launch, we've got a bunch of fresh reviews and impressions to read over here.So, we've gathered up a selection of the game's early reviews so far, complete with a quick snapshot of what each critic thinks of the title.
25/02/2025
G.I. Joe Goes Heavy Metal in Hasbro's Incredible Cold Slither Box Set
We've got a very early look at Hasbro's incredible G.I. Joe exclusive for San Diego Comic-Con, featuring Zartan and the Dreadnoks decked out as the heavy metal band Cold Slither.
25/02/2025
'Mecha BREAK' Dev Talks Xbox Console Exclusivity & Future Game Pass Plans
Earlier this month, we covered upcoming third-person shooter Mecha BREAK — specifically how Microsoft is helping bring the title to market — and a fresh interview with the game's developer has now dropped - bringing details of the MS partnership, a potential Xbox Game Pass launch and more.Speaking with Windows Central, Amazing Seasun Games CEO Kris Kwok touched on developing for Xbox Series X|S and why it chose to partner with Microsoft, while dropping some other interesting tidbits of information as well.Talking about the partnership, Kwok simply stated that "they are more aggressive than Sony" in this case - which has led to the game becoming an Xbox console launch exclusive.
25/02/2025
Terminull Brigade, a New Roguelike Co-op Shooter, Announced for PC
Pew Pew Games has announced its first game, Terminull Brigade, a free-to-play co-op roguelike shooter for PC with a distinct and colorful art style that offers distinct (and customizable) playstyles. A closed beta test is expected soon.
25/02/2025
Tekken 8 Hits 3 Million Sold a Year After Launch, Milestone Achieved at a Faster Pace Than Tekken 7
Tekken 8 has sold 3 million copies a year from release, Bandai Namco has announced.
25/02/2025
Five Xbox Titles Added To Microsoft's 'Stream Your Own Game' Library
Available to play on the cloud.Xbox has added another batch of titles to its 'Stream Your Own Game' library this week - with four being Xbox Game Pass titles that are about the depart the service in the coming days.The fifth and final addition to this new game streaming batch is Blasphemous 2 - which hasn't been a part of the XGP service at this point.
25/02/2025
Quantic Dream Responds to Closure Fears as NetEase Insists It 'Has Not Wavered in Its Global Expansion Plans'
Star Wars: Eclipse developer Quantic Dream has responded to reports that owner NetEase is looking to sell off its overseas gaming businesses.
25/02/2025
Ex-PlayStation Boss Reckons 'Blue Prince' On Xbox Game Pass Will Be A GOTY Contender
We saw a whole bunch of Xbox Game Pass titles at yesterday's Xbox Indie Showcase, but one that you might have glossed over somewhat is Blue Prince - a puzzle game arriving on the service when it launches in April.The game looks cool and has received some glowing previews over the past year, and now former PlayStation Studios boss Shuhei Yoshida has highlighted Blue Prince as a Game of the Year candidate for 2025.Read the full article on purexbox.com
25/02/2025
Activision Finally Admits It Uses Generative AI for Some Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Assets After Backlash Following 'AI Slop' Zombie Santa Loading Screen
Call of Duty maker Activision has finally admitted to using generative AI in the development of Black Ops 6, nearly three months after fans had accused the company of creating an “AI slop” Zombie Santa loading screen.
25/02/2025
Ubisoft Responds to Assassin's Creed Shadows Leak
Ubisoft has asked players not to "spoil the experience" after Assassin's Creed Shadows leaked online a month before its official release date.
25/02/2025
LEGO Announces a Jurassic Park T-Rex Skeleton Set That’s Over 3 Feet Long
LEGO has announced a new Jurassic Park set of a T-rex skeleton that's over three feet long, complete with minifigures for Dr. Sattler and Dr. Grant.
25/02/2025
Xbox Discounts Loads Of AAA Titles In Special End Of February Sale
It's called the 'Hits You Can't Miss' sale.It's called 'ICYMI: Hits You Can't Miss', and it includes just over 100 titles (many of which are AAA games) that have proved very popular on the platform.There's some amazing stuff in here - Indiana Jones, Death Stranding Director's Cut, Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Sonic X Shadow Generations and so much more!
25/02/2025
ID@Xbox Showcase February 2025 - Every Game Pass Game Announced In One Handy Place
Microsoft's ID@Xbox showcase confirmed a number of games coming to Game Pass throughout 2025. Here's a handy list of what to expect.
25/02/2025
Silent Hill 2 Remake Developer Bloober Signs Deal for Another Game for Konami — Could It Be More Silent Hill?
Bloober Team has announced it has signed a deal with Konami to make a new game based on the Japanese company’s IP, following the successful release of the Silent Hill 2 remake.
25/02/2025
Ubisoft's Watch Dogs: Legion Is Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (February 25)
Take back London.Today, Ubisoft's 2020 open-world adventure Watch Dogs: Legion heads to the library - as a huge AAA addition to the service.Here's a bit more about this new XGP addition, alongside a little something on why we think Watch Dogs: Legion is worth exploring on Xbox.
25/02/2025
Douglas Is Cancelled Review
Douglas Is Cancelled can’t help but stumble under the weight of its own sermonizing, but it’s almost salvaged by the strong lead performances.
25/02/2025
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater Return Seemingly Imminent
The Birdman is back.It looks like the return of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater really is upon us.It shows a picture of Tony Hawk with a bunch of other famous pro skaters and in the background is the date 03.04.25 once again teasing a reveal.
25/02/2025
Best Buy Has a Slim Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 RTX 4070 Gaming Laptop for Under $1,100
A rare slim laptop with true gaming chops.
25/02/2025
Upcoming New DC Movies and TV Shows: 2025 Release Dates and Beyond
Here's a look at all the DC movies and series currently in the works, along with a few whose fates may be in jeopardy.
25/02/2025
The Samsung 990 Evo Plus 2TB SSD Is On Sale Today: Great for PS5 and Gaming PCs
A fast, power efficient, and cool running DRAM-less SSD.
24/02/2025
AU Deals: Hook Sling Into the Hottest Monster Hunter Wilds Deals, Cheap AAA Must Owns, and More!
Gamers of all genres, bargain hunters, and lovers of digital delights, gather round and get ready to save some bucks.
24/02/2025
Save Nearly 50% Off This Massive Anker 60,000mAh Power Bank on Amazon
A great little emergency battery backup with a built-in light.
24/02/2025
Having Trouble Sleeping While Traveling? Get a Dreamegg Portable Noise Machine for Just $8
An expensive solution to get a good night's rest.
24/02/2025
Where to Stream Every John Wick Movie Online in 2025
Our up-to-date streaming guide on how to watch all of the John Wick movies online.
24/02/2025
What Should James Gunn's Second DCU Movie Be? We Have Ideas
James Gunn is already working on his next DC movie after Superman, but what could it be? We have some ideas.
24/02/2025
Save 70% Off the Baseus 10,000mAh MagSafe Power Bank with Up to 15W of Qi2 Wireless Charging
Compatible with Apple iPhones 12 and newer (including iPhone 16).
24/02/2025
The Flagship HP Omen 45L RTX 4080 Gaming PC Drops to $2,199.99 After an $800 Discount
Performance is similar to a pricier RTX 5080 gaming PC.
24/02/2025
Acquire: 60th Anniversary Edition Board Game Review
Whether you get the base version or the more expensive Anniversary Edition, Acquire is an easy recommendation for any board game collection.
24/02/2025
Warriors: Abyss Review
A Dynasty Warriors roguelite spin-off that will send you slashing through thousands of enemies over and over.
24/02/2025
Xbox Announces 10 Titles Coming To Game Pass At February's Indie Showcase
Including a massive surprise release!Today's Xbox Indie Showcase treated us to a bunch of new reveals for upcoming Xbox Game Pass titles, including Balatro, Descenders Next, 33 Immortals - and loads more besides!So, we'll throw the complete list of Xbox Game Pass titles from today's ID@Xbox Indie showcase down below:Read the full article on purexbox.com
24/02/2025
Jump Ship Preview: It's Sea of Thieves Meets Left 4 Dead, and it's Even More Polished and Fun Than Last Year
If any indie game can break out big in what’s already an absolutely stacked year of releases, we'd bet our money on Jump Ship. As it heads towards an Early Access launch this Summer, it’s more polished and more fun than ever.
24/02/2025
Xbox Announces 11 Titles Coming To Game Pass At February's Indie Showcase
Including a massive surprise release!Today's Xbox Indie Showcase treated us to a bunch of new reveals for upcoming Xbox Game Pass titles, including Balatro, Descenders Next, 33 Immortals - and loads more besides!So, we'll throw the complete list of Xbox Game Pass titles from today's ID@Xbox Indie showcase down below:Read the full article on purexbox.com
24/02/2025
Roundup: All The Reveals From February 2025's Xbox Indie Showcase
Missed the event?Weren't able to catch the Xbox Indie Showcase 2025 earlier today?Read the full article on purexbox.com
24/02/2025
Poll: How Would You Grade The February 2025 Xbox Indie Showcase?
Give us your verdict.The dust is now beginning to settle on the Xbox Indie Showcase for February 2025!Read the full article on purexbox.com
24/02/2025
The Suits LA Premiere Features An Unintentionally Hilarious Moment for the Television History Books
Suits LA kicks things off with a rocky pilot, but within that first episode is an unintentionally hilarious moment for the television history books despite the scene's very serious intent.
24/02/2025
One Of 2024's Best Games Is Heading To Xbox Game Pass Today
Balatro shadow drop!The game will be available imminently for Xbox Series X, S and PC as part of the service.If you haven't heard of it, Balatro is a card game that many considered to be a Game of the Year candidate in 2024, and it's known for proving very addictive - so be warned before you go downloading it on Game Pass later today!
24/02/2025
Surprise, Balatro's on Xbox Game Pass Now
Today's ID@XBox showcase featured a surprise appearance from everyone's favorite trickster, Jimbo, with a big announcement: Balatro is coming to Xbox Game Pass starting today, and some new friends of Jimbo are coming along with it.
24/02/2025
ID@Xbox Showcase February 2025: Everything Announced - IGN Fan Fest Day 1
IGN is excited to once again partner with ID@Xbox for another ID@Xbox Showcase that promises to give a glimpse into the bright future of indies on Xbox. This roundup will gather all the biggest reveals from show and we'll be updating as as more is revealed!
24/02/2025
Mecha Break: The Final Preview
Ahead of the open beta, we got to dive into several hours of a near-final build of Mecha Break, seeing its opening storyline set on a post-cataclysmic Earth and a suite of multiplayer skirmishes that range from familiar match types to a surprisingly ambitious take on a squad-based Mecha extraction shooter on a large-scale map. So far, Mecha Break offers an impressive suite of mechs and modes for its upcoming debut.
24/02/2025
Two Xbox Game Pass Titles Get New Release Dates At Annapurna Showcase 2025
Today's Annapurna Interactive Showcase for February 2025 included a selection of games that are launching on Xbox in the coming months - including two Xbox Game Pass titles that got brand-new release dates/windows during the show!So, down below we've gathered up those fresh Game Pass reveals - alongside a couple of other titles that were announced for Xbox consoles in 2025.Read the full article on purexbox.com
24/02/2025
Marvel Rivals’ Flying Heroes are Terrorizing Players After Mid-Season Update
NetEase Games rolled out its Season 1 mid-season update for Marvel Rivals last week, and with it has come a reign of terror from the hero shooter’s growing list of flying heroes.
24/02/2025
Balatro Dev Successfully Appeals PEGI 18 Rating Over Simulated Gambling
Last year, the publisher and developer of popular card game Balatro found themselves in an unusual argument with a ratings board after Balatro received an 18+ rating. But today, Balatro successfully won that appeal in Europe, earning itself a PEGI 12 rating and a lot more visibility on digital storefronts as a result.
24/02/2025
DCU Film The Authority 'On the Back Burner,' as James Gunn Points to Difficulty 'Getting It Right in a World With The Boys'
It sounds like DCU movie The Authority is in trouble after DC Studios co-chief James Gunn admitted it had been put on the "back burner."
24/02/2025
The Scuf Valor Pro Shows the Potential of High-End Third-Party Controllers
The Scuf Valor Pro is a culmination of what’s made Scuf controllers special. Even if it still has a few quirks, it’s a worthy wired gamepad for PC and Xbox.
24/02/2025
Monster Hunter Wilds Devs Reveal Frosty New Area, Fan Fest Perks, and Epic Live-Action Trailer | IGN Fan Fest 2025
The team behind Monster Hunter Wilds including producer Ryozo Tsujimoto and director Yuya Tokuda stopped by IGN Fan Fest 2025 to reveal a new trailer, exclusive item pack, and exclusive look at the game.
24/02/2025
It’ll Be a Couple Years Before We See the First DCU Video Game, James Gunn Says, but First: Fortnite
DC Studios co-chiefs James Gunn and Peter Safran have confirmed it will be a couple of years before fans see the first DCU video game.
24/02/2025
James Gunn Explains Why the Clayface Movie Had to Be a Part of the DCU and Not Matt Reeves' The Batman Epic Crime Saga
DCU co-chiefs James Gunn and Peter Safran have discussed the upcoming movie Clayface, confirming its DCU canon status and R rating.
24/02/2025
Confirmed: Robert Pattinson Will Not Be the DCU Batman
James Gunn and Peter Safran have confirmed The Brave and the Bold will introduce a new Batman into the DCU, ruling out actor Robert Pattinson in the process.
24/02/2025
Mecha Break Hits Over 300,000 Concurrent Steam Players with Open Beta, Briefly Surpassing Marvel Rivals
Mecha Break, the mecha-driven battler from Amazing Seasun Games, had a historic weekend. Its newest round of open beta play went live on February 23, and saw player counts reach high enough that it even momentarily overcame the likes of Marvel Rivals.
24/02/2025
Live: Watch The ID@Xbox February 2025 Showcase Here
Along with the Annapurna Interactive Showcase!It's time for the Xbox Indie Showcase 2025!Today's show promises an array of indie reveals - and they're obviously all games that will be coming to Xbox - including some Game Pass surprises that will show up along the way.
24/02/2025
Roundup: Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Capcom's Monster Hunter Wilds
Out on Xbox this week!Capcom's absolutely massive Monster Hunter franchise returns to Xbox this week with Monster Hunter Wilds - and reviews are now circulating online for the upcoming co-op action game.Those reviews include a Pure Xbox write-up - which we'll summarise down below alongside a selection of other critics' opinions.
24/02/2025
Skyblivion, a Fan Remake of Oblivion in Skyrim's Engine, Is Still Targeting This Year
Skyblivion, the fan-made remake of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion inside the engine of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, is on track for a 2025 release.
24/02/2025
Magic: The Gathering Edge of Eternities Expansion Is Up for Preorder
Preorders are now live for the Magic: The Gathering Edge of Eternities expansion, which is expected to release on August 1 this year.
24/02/2025
Monster Hunter Wilds Review
The latest Monster Hunter continues to smooth off the rougher corners of the series in smart ways.
24/02/2025
Review: Monster Hunter Wilds (Xbox) - Is It Bigger And Better Than The Rest?
The next-gen hunt is on.Over the past two decades, this larger-than-life series has evolved into an unstoppable force thanks to its increasingly widespread appeal, and now Monster Hunter Wilds delivers perhaps the most expansive, accessible and inviting iteration yet.As for this entry, the story is focused on a boy named Nata who has been forced to flee from his village after it’s been devastated by a terrifying creature known as the ‘White Wraith', and now your guild is out on an expedition to the ‘Forbidden Lands’ to save the day and hopefully reunite him with his people.
24/02/2025
'Wizard101' Dev Explains Why Console Release Won't Include Xbox Game Pass
"Game Pass is kind of a double-edge sword".Family-friendly MMO Wizard101 was announced for consoles back in August 2024, including Xbox One & Series X|S - and in a new chat on Discord, a member of the development team has explained why Kingisle Entertainment is skipping a Game Pass launch, at least for now.Basically, the studio behind Wizard101 believes that Microsoft's subscription service "is a double-edge sword" - because it gives teams "a lot of exposure, but potentially could massively eat into your profits".
24/02/2025
Keanu Reeves Recently Pitched DC Studios on Constantine 2 — and It’s Now Ready for a Script
Keanu Reeves has issued the most promising Constantine 2 update yet, confirming it’s now ready for a script after a pitch meeting with DC Studios.
24/02/2025
Disney Lorcana: Archazia’s Island – First Impressions of the New TCG Expansion
Get an early look of Lorcana’s upcoming expansion.
24/02/2025
Xbox RPG Avowed Seemingly Sold Well Despite Being In Game Pass
The dev is 'happy' with sales so far.Avowed has only been live in its standard edition form for just about a week now, but it sounds like it's doing pretty well both critically and commercially - at least in the eyes of Xbox developer Obsidian Entertainment.As part of a recent newsletter over at Bloomberg, game director Carrie Patel touched on various bits of Avowed's development - and its launch, where Bloomberg notes that "players have raved about the game, and the company said it is happy with sales so far".
24/02/2025
Microsoft CEO: Xbox's New AI Model Is A 'Wow' Moment, But Great Games Must Be The Focus
"It's kind of like the CGI moment for gaming long-term".Last week, we were introduced to a new generative AI model called "Muse" - something that Xbox is using to try and assist game creators in building new titles, and even potentially make things easier to preserve them in the future.In example footage, it was shown how the model could generate "complex gameplay sequences" over multiple minutes by predicting how the game would evolve based around just one second of human gameplay.
24/02/2025
EXCLUSIVE: Stephen King Confirms He's Writing for Mike Flanagan's Dark Tower Adaptation: 'It's Happening' - IGN Fan Fest 2025
IGN has learned exclusively that Mike Flanagan has drawn a most powerful ally into his Ka-tet as his journey to adapt The Dark Tower continues: Stephen King himself.
24/02/2025
People Are Streaming Assassin's Creed Shadows a Month Ahead of Its Official Release Date
Assassin’s Creed Shadows has leaked online, with people streaming the game a month before its official release date.
24/02/2025
Dave Bautista Wants Fans To 'Start A Petition' For Gears Of War On Netflix
"Come on, Netflix.We've heard before how the movie star (and former WWE star) Dave Bautista would be really keen to feature in a Gears of War film or TV project, and now he's calling on fans to "start an online thing" and find a way to make it happen.Speaking to ComicBook recently, Bautista explained that he's been trying to press Netflix on the idea for a while without success, and therefore he needs help from the internet!
24/02/2025
Moon Knight Will Return, but Not in a Season 2, Marvel Exec Says
Marvel has plans to see Moon Knight return to the MCU in some form, but it sounds like a Season 2 won’t happen.
24/02/2025
Spider-Man 3 Actor Says Peter Parker 'Won’t Be Relegated to the Couch'
Marvel’s Spider-Man 3 will see Peter Parker doing his Spider-Man thing despite what the ending of Spider-Man 2 suggests, the actor behind the character has said.
24/02/2025
AU Deals: A GOTY Greatly Reduced, 90% off Batmans, Space Marine 2 Chainsworded Down, and More!
Welcome back, deal seekers, to another week of absolute steals.
24/02/2025
First Mortal Kombat 1 T-1000 Gameplay Looks Straight Out of Terminator 2, and There's a Surprise Kameo DLC Character Coming Too
Mortal Kombat 1 developer NetherRealm has released the first gameplay for DLC guest character the T-1000 and confirmed Madam Bo as a DLC Kameo fighter.
23/02/2025
Captain America: Brave New World Nears $300 Million Global Box Office After 68% Domestic Drop Second Weekend
Captain America: Brave New World is approaching $300 million at the global box office, but a 68% drop in domestic revenue during its second weekend may make it hard for the MCU movie to break even.
23/02/2025
Grosse Pointe Garden Society Episode 1-4 Review
A good cast makes up for an uninspired mystery in this soapy drama series.
23/02/2025
Save 45% Off Sony's Excellent WH-1000XM5 Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones with This Deal
An excellent deal if you don't mind an import model.
22/02/2025
Which Magic Puzzle Company Jigsaw Puzzle Should You Buy in 2025?
From The Mystic Maze to The Busy Bistro, here are our recommendations for which Magic Puzzles are worth buying in 2025.
22/02/2025
The Best Deals Today: Sony Headphones, Nintendo Switch Games, Logitech Racing Wheels, and More
A little something for everyone.
22/02/2025
Severance May Have Just Laid the Groundwork For the Greatest Betrayal Yet
Severance Season 2 continues to heat up as the Innies and Outies navigate multiple twists and turns, but a dinner party may have just revealed the show's deepest betrayal yet.
22/02/2025
Microsoft Rewards Appears To Be Increasing Its Prices For Xbox Game Pass
Members are getting emails about it.Unfortunately though, some Microsoft Rewards members have been receiving emails indicating a price increase could be on the way soon, and it most likely will affect more than just "auto redeem" users.The email that members have been getting suggests the price increase will occur around April 20, 2025 - it mentions that the current auto redeem options will be getting replaced, so anyone who uses them will have to re-subscribe to the new version(s) on that date.
22/02/2025
This Movie Ripped off Stephen King's The Monkey Long Before Its Official Adaptation
Stephen King's The Monkey is the official version of his short story on film. But there was another take on the horror tale... The Devil's Gift!
22/02/2025
Feature: These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (February 24-28)
Monster Hunter, PGA 2K25 & much more!Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for February 24-28!We've got a couple of big releases on the way in the form of Monster Hunter Wilds and PGA Tour 2K25, while Watch Dogs: Legion is making its Xbox Game Pass debut!
22/02/2025
Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (February 22-23)
Some Avowed for the weekend?Welcome to the weekend!We're sure Avowed will be dominating many Xbox owners' free time over the next couple of days, but don't forget about the Xbox Free Play Days titles as well, along with the usual batch of great Xbox Store deals!
22/02/2025
UK Deals: MTG - Final Fantasy Is Still In Stock On Amazon And I'm Buying Now
MTG: Final Fantasy preorders have dried up quickly, but here's what's still available on Amazon UK
22/02/2025
Old Guy Review
Old Guy is a decent character study of a once-great assassin in decline. Too bad it also tries (and fails) to be a chatty, generation-gap buddy comedy and a steamy romance between criminal associates.
22/02/2025
Surface Season 2 Review
Apple TV+ amnesia thriller Surface delivers a mostly entertaining second season that gives Gugu Mbatha-Raw more depths to plunge.
22/02/2025
Spider-Man 4 Gets Small Delay to Move Clear of Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey
Spider-Man 4 gets a small delay to move away from colliding with Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey which will also star Tom Holland.
22/02/2025
The 13 Best Stephen King Movies of All Time
It was no easy task, but we picked out the 13 best Stephen King movies out there.
22/02/2025
The New Hunger Games Novel Breaks Into Amazon's Top Five Best Sellers Ahead of Its Release Date
Sunrise on the Reaping is out on March 18.
21/02/2025
Score a New Nintendo Switch OLED Console for Only $224 with Free Shipping
An excellent deal if you don't mind an import model.
21/02/2025
Poll: What Do You Think Of Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader On Xbox Game Pass?
The big Xbox Game Pass release of this week has undoubtedly been Avowed, which means something like Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader has sadly gone under the radar a bit - but that certainly doesn't mean it's not worth playing!In fact, this "classical RPG" received some pretty impressive reviews back at launch in 2023, reaching the high 70s in terms of its Metacritic average and racking up a "Very Positive" score on Steam based on over 20,000 user ratings.Read the full article on purexbox.com
21/02/2025
Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo Is Now Available at Best Buy
Have Mario wake you up with Nintendo Sleep Clock: Alarmo, the latest in a long line of weird Nintendo releases.
21/02/2025
The 6 Best Portable Projectors in 2025
Forget watching movies on your laptop. Consider setting up a mini movie theater with a portable projector.
21/02/2025
The Shure MV7i is an Excellent Mic with a Built-In Audio Interface
It’s not cheap, but the Shure M7i microphone’s built-in interface, versatile FX options, and killer recording quality make it well worth the investment.
21/02/2025
How to Play the Metal Gear Solid Games in Chronological Order: The Full MGS Timeline
Unraveling the Metal Gear timeline ahead of MGS Delta: Snake Eater.
21/02/2025
The Bond Franchise Sale to Amazon MGM Is Probably Bad News... But Here Are Some Ways It Could Work
Amazon MGM Studios now has creative control of the James Bond franchise. The news concerned fans — including us — but here are some ways the shift could end up working out for the spy and his followers.
21/02/2025
The Best Deals Today: Nintendo Switch OLED, Bargains Under $30, Xbox Elite Controller, Nerf Halo Needler
A little something for everyone.
21/02/2025
How to Watch The Monkey - Showtimes and Streaming Release Date
Everything we know about the newest Stephen King adaptation, The Monkey, including the full cast and a potential streaming release date.
21/02/2025
NetEase Founder Reportedly Almost Canceled Marvel Rivals Because it Didn't Use Original IP
NetEase's Marvel Rivals can't be described as anything less than a hit, netting ten million players in just three days from launch and raking in millions for developer NetEase in the weeks since. But a new report suggests that NetEase CEO and founder William Ding nearly canceled the game due to a reluctance to use licensed IP.
21/02/2025
Talking Point: Are You Happy With The Current Xbox UI As It Stands In 2025?
We'd like to see a few tweaks.As has been the case in recent Xbox generations, Microsoft has continued to tweak the Xbox Series X|S user interface over the console's life cycle so far - resulting in the current Xbox dashboard we have in the year 2025.The question is, are you happy with the Xbox UI right now?
21/02/2025
The Best Budget Fitness Trackers for Staying Active in 2025
It's never too late to start keeping tabs on your activity level. These fitness trackers do it for cheap.
21/02/2025
The Toxic Avenger Is Back, and He's Teaming Up With... Jesus Christ?
The Toxic Avenger is making a comeback at AHOY Comics, and he's about to join forces with the very last superhero you'd expect in Toxie Team-Up #1.
21/02/2025
January Hardware Sales The Worst Since 2020 In The US As Xbox Consoles Decline By 50%
Now, to be clear, the entire industry has has a slow January when it comes to hardware - with Circana noting that "spending dropped 45% when compared to a year ago".The firm also adds that "this is the lowest January total for video game hardware spending since 2020".Read the full article on purexbox.com
21/02/2025
Xbox Sales Charts Dominated By EA & Microsoft In The US To Kick Off 2025
An interesting start to the year.The top 10 best-selling games on Xbox last month were all published by either EA or Microsoft.This ranking is for US sales only and doesn't count add-ons - but yep, Xbox & EA completely dominated the list with five games each.
21/02/2025
Back the Catan Masterpiece Series on Kickstarter To Upgrade Your Board
The Catan Masterpiece Series's Kickstarter campaign is offering upgraded components for your board, from dice to robbers to hexes to number discs, and more.
21/02/2025
Moroi Preview: Macabre, Weird, and Mysterious in All the Right Ways
Moroi marries the macabre and the mysterious, and it often went to places we didn’t see coming in our half-hour demo.
21/02/2025
Split Fiction's Free 'Friend's Pass' Is Even More Generous Than Past Hazelight Games
Hazelight Studios returns to the limelight in March with its next big release, Split Fiction, and the team is making it even easier to hook up with friends and play together this time around.Not only does the 'Friend's Pass' return — allowing you and a buddy to play with one copy of the game — but with Split Fiction, the pass works across systems as well!Yep, whatever platform one person buys the game on, their co-op partner will be able to download the Friend's Pass and jump in on any supported platform, whether that be Xbox, PS5, PC etc.
21/02/2025
Private Division's Lord Of The Rings Game Has Been Delayed On Xbox
The team behind Tales of the Shire: A Lord of The Rings Game has announced that the LOTR title needs another delay to be properly ready for launch.Previously planned to arrive next month, Tales of the Shire is now set to release for Xbox Series X|S on July 29th, 2025.Developer Wētā Workshop took to social media to reveal the news earlier this week, where it told fans "we appreciate your patience and cannot wait for you to experience life in The Shire this summer".
21/02/2025
Bethesda's Last Wolfenstein Game Is Now Free To Claim On Xbox With Prime Gaming
Grab the Xbox Play Anywhere title now!Earlier this month, we informed you all that an Xbox Play Anywhere title was coming to Amazon Prime Gaming in February - and that game is now completely free to claim on the service.Bethesda's first co-operative take on Wolfenstein launched back in 2019, and is playable across Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. Head on over to the Prime Gaming landing page right now, and you can grab the Xbox & PC versions of Wolfenstein: Youngblood at no extra cost to Amazon Prime members.
21/02/2025
Feature: One Of The Most Impressive Open Worlds Of This Generation Hits Xbox Game Pass Next Week
This week, Microsoft revealed a rather slim Xbox Game Pass update containing just three additions to the library - which is understandable given that we're set to get more reveals during an Indie Showcase next week.However, despite slim pickings until that event goes ahead, one title in this latest batch contains one of the most impressive open worlds we've seen on Xbox Series X|S to date - and it's well worth a play.With its 2020 entry in the franchise, Ubisoft took its DedSec crew to London in Watch Dogs Legion - and we still think this is one of the most dense, diverse and well-detailed open world games this generation.
21/02/2025
The Monkey Post-Credits Scene Check-In (No Spoilers)
The Monkey, the new horror comedy movie from Osgood Perkins, James Wan and Stephen King, has arrived. But is there anything to wait for once the credits have rolled?
20/02/2025
Does Disney+ Have a Free Trial in 2025?
Disney+ unfortunately has no free trial, but there is a way to watch for free through a third party.
20/02/2025
Marvel Comics to Relaunch Captain America With Batman Writer Chip Zdarsky
Marvel Comics is relaunching its flagship Captain America series with a star-studded creative team, as the new book reveals the previously unseen first meeting between Cap and Doctor Doom.
20/02/2025
Reaction: With GTA 5 Getting A New PC Upgrade, We Hope Red Dead On Xbox Is Next
In typically-random Rockstar fashion, the team today announced an upgrade for GTA 5 on PC - bringing the game's recent Xbox Series X|S enhancements to that version of the game.You see, as much as we love Red Dead, both the first Redemption title and its follow-up Red Dead Redemption 2 are still only 30FPS on modern Xbox consoles.While this 30FPS fate is a reality for both console versions of RDR 2, the first Redemption recently got a 60FPS version on PS5 - and potentially an even smoother port on PC, depending on your hardware.
20/02/2025
How to Watch Reacher Season 3: Where to Stream and Episode Release Schedule
Everything we know about the newest season of Reacher, including where to stream, who's in the cast, and when new episodes are coming out.
20/02/2025
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater Announcement Teased as Fans Spot Easter Egg in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
Activision may finally be ready to start talking about its next Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater game, and it seems to be using a sneaky Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Easter Egg to get the conversation started.
20/02/2025
Indiana Jones And The Great Circle Update 3 Now Live On Xbox
Here are all the Xbox fixes.Bethesda and MachineGames have released Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Update 3 - and the patch contains plenty of new features and bug fixes across all platforms.Those new features are primarily for PC players, focusing on frame generation and high-end ray tracing features like path tracing on AMD hardware - which you can read more about via the team's blog post.
20/02/2025
Amazon MGM Takes Creative Control Over the James Bond Franchise
Amazon MGM Studios has entered into an agreement with long-time producers and co-owners of the James Bond franchise, Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, for Amazon to take creative control of James Bond going forward.
20/02/2025
Chip ‘N Clawz vs. The Brainioids Is a Co-op RTS with Chaotic “Overcooked” Energy – Hands-On Preview
Chip 'n Clawz vs. The Brainiods's jokey tone, combined with frantic levels overflowing with ruthless alien goons, reminded us a lot of the Overcooked series, which uses its seemingly simple mechanics and cheery art to disguise the friendships it will surely ruin in the coming hours.Similarly, Chip ‘n Clawz cleverly disguises its difficulty by being one of the most immediately approachable RTS games we’ve played, luring you into a false sense of security with its third-person action mechanics, but then hilariously kicks you in the face with demanding levels that require you to lean more and more into its complicated RTS mechanics a short time later.
20/02/2025
Solasta 2 Preview: It'll Get Recognized in a Post-Baldur’s Gate 3 World, But it Must Do More
Solasta 2 offers smart, assiduous quality-of-life improvements over the original, but didn't do much to distinguish itself from other CRPGs on the market like Baldur's Gate 3.
20/02/2025
Black Ops 6 Season 2 Reloaded Goes Live On Xbox Game Pass With A Huge TMNT Crossover
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 has just gotten another free content drop via its Season 02 Reloaded update - and the big theme here is a massive crossover with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.This isn't just a set of purchasable skins for the Game Pass title either (although those will be available) - COD's TMNT crossover features limited-time game modes, an event battle pass, abilities & scorestreaks based on the famous turtles, and more.Read the full article on purexbox.com
20/02/2025
Kingdom Come Deliverance 2's First Xbox Update Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Hotfix 1.1.2 is here.Version 1.1.2 of Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 is now live on all platforms, including Xbox, and features a brief list of fixes for some of the game's launch-window issues.Given that this is a 'hotfix', we'd expect Warhorse to be working on a bigger update for the coming days as well.
20/02/2025
A Thousand Blows Review
A Thousand Blows is a heavyweight historical drama that brings plenty of violent spectacle and gritty bare-knuckle fight scenes aplenty.
20/02/2025
GTA Online on PC Is Finally Catching up With Console Versions
Grand Theft Auto 5 players on PC are in for a treat, as Rockstar has just announced they'll be getting a free update March 4 that brings their version of the game up to speed with the PS5 and Xbox Series versions of GTA Online.
20/02/2025
iPhone 16e: Everything You Need to Know to Preorder Apple’s Newest ‘Budget’ Phone
Everything you need to know to preorder the iPhone 16e, Apple's latest lower-priced phone, including when it comes out, when it's available for preorder, and more.
20/02/2025
Avatar: Seven Havens Officially Announced, Set After the Events of The Legend of Korra
A new Avatar cartoon, Avatar: Seven Havens, is officially announced and will follow the newest Avatar, an Earthbender.
20/02/2025
Major Thomás: Comixology Reveals Inspirational Sci-Fi Graphic Novel
63 years after NASA sent its first astronaut into space, Amazon is celebrating with the reveal of the epic sci-fi graphic novel Major Thomás.
20/02/2025
Pokémon Presents Event Coming Next Week
The Pokémon Company has announced that a Pokémon Presents event will provide updates on the franchise next week.
20/02/2025
Invincible Season 3 Episode 5 Review – “This Was Supposed to Be Easy”
Ongoing plots stand still to make room for some meaningful character developments in the latest episode of Invincible.
20/02/2025
Microsoft CEO Commits To Producing 'Great Quality Games' As Xbox Expands
"We've got to produce great quality games".Following up on yesterday's announcement of Muse AI, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has been talking about Xbox's commitment to gaming in a new episode of the Dwarkesh Podcast - noting that the team has to produce "great quality games" to be successful in this field.While this is the case with Muse — which could have much wider implications at Microsoft than just Xbox — Satya makes it clear that to be successful in gaming, you have to focus on great games - and not just products like this.
20/02/2025
Batman, Harley Quinn, and More Characters From Batman: The Animated Series Are Getting Funko Pops
Batman, Harley Quinn, The Riddler, and Ra's al Ghul from Batman: The Animated Series are all getting Funko Pop figures. They're set to release this year on May 23.
20/02/2025
Samurai Pizza Cats: Blast From the Past Game Announced
Developer Blast Zero and publisher Red Dunes Games are celebrating this month's 35th anniversary of the classic anime Samurai Pizza Cats by announcing a new video game based on the popular 1990s cartoon, called Samurai Pizza Cats: Blast From the Past. It's in development for "all major platforms."
20/02/2025
Guide: Xbox Indie Showcase (February 2025): Date, Start Times, And What To Expect
As announced right at the start of the month, Microsoft has another Xbox showcase coming up in a few days here, focusing on indie titles from some of the biggest developers and publishers in the scene.So, in this guide, we'll go over everything we know so far about the event - including the date, exact start times, and what we can all expect Xbox to reveal during the showcase.Read the full article on purexbox.com
20/02/2025
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Review
The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is the first mid-range Blackwell card, and brings 4K gaming down to a more affordable, but still expensive, price tag.
20/02/2025
How Microsoft Managed Xbox Brand 'Is Not My F**king Fault', Says OG Xbox Creator
Xbox dev has his say on Microsoft's messaging.In a new chat with Seamus Blackley over at VideoGamer, the outspoken OG Xbox creator has touched on Microsoft's messaging around producing the most powerful console hardware - and how his take on Xbox would have been quite different had he stayed with the company.This discussion about Xbox hardware power has been pulled from an upcoming podcast episode, where Blackley makes it clear that sheer graphical grunt isn't as important anymore - going on to say "the battle for content has switched away from that sort of technical achievement".
20/02/2025
Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (February 20-23)
Included with Xbox Game Pass.Microsoft's Free Play Days program is now live on Xbox for the coming weekend, and we have an interesting title leading the charge this week.That headliner is Amazon Games' New World: Aeternum, which is playable alongside two other Xbox titles.
20/02/2025
Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (February 20)
Jump into two big XGP additions.Today, two titles are entering the library - including an EA Play addition in the form of Codemasters' latest F1 title.Here's a little more on what to expect from today's two new Xbox Game Pass additions:Read the full article on purexbox.com
20/02/2025
A Marvel Rivals Player Created a Playable Doctor Octopus Concept and Fans Love It
NetEase Games has promised to release at least one new Marvel Rivals hero every half-season, but that didn’t stop one creative player from bringing his idea for a playable Doctor Octopus to life.
20/02/2025
Duet Night Abyss Preview: All the Boobs in the World Can’t Hide its Shallow Grind
Duet Night Abyss is a fantasy multiplayer game that’s hotly anticipated in the gacha gaming community. It’s all about cool-looking combat, grinding, and oh yeah – boobs. And based on what we’ve played so far, the busty barmaids and endless slog for incrementally better gear aren’t likely to capture your attention for very long.
20/02/2025
Xbox Game Pass Hit 'Palworld' Celebrates First Anniversary
A new update has also gone live.This week marks the first anniversary of the monster-catching game Palworld and the developer Pocketpair has provided a player update.After a successful launch on Xbox Game Pass, followed by releases on various other platforms, the game has now surpassed 32 million players.
20/02/2025
Apple Announces Its Latest Budget Phone, the iPhone 16e
On Wednesday, Apple unveiled its new affordable iPhone 16e, which is meant to be the spiritual successor to the iPhone SE.
20/02/2025
AU Deals: Elden Ring Nightreign Drops, A Super Price on Mario Wonder, Wo Long Fallen Prices, and More!
It’s time to mobilise, fellow bargain hunters, because the new discount list just dropped.
20/02/2025
How to Connect the Asus ROG Ally to a TV or Gaming Monitor
Play all of your games on the big screen.
20/02/2025
Marvel Is Exploring Ways to Reunite The Defenders
Marvel's head of TV says the company is exploring ways to reunite Daredevil with Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and Iron Fist better known as The Defenders.
20/02/2025
Live-Action Street Fighter Movie Finds a New Director
The Eric Andre Show director Kitao Sakurai will helm the upcoming live-action Street Fighter movie for Capcom and Legendary Entertainment.
19/02/2025
Every iPhone Generation: A Full History of Release Dates
There have been 24 iPhone generations so far.
19/02/2025
The Best Dungeon Crawler Board Games for an Epic Tabletop Adventure
We tally up all the best dungeon crawler board games for both newcomers and board game aficionados alike.
19/02/2025
PS5 and PC Single-Player Action Game Lost Soul Aside: The Big Interview
IGN interviews Ultizero Games CEO Yang Bing on his decade-long journey to make Sony-published Lost Soul Aside a reality ahead of its launch on PS5 and PC.
19/02/2025
The Last of Us Season 2 Release Date Confirmed
HBO has finally revealed the release date for The Last of Us Season 2 and shared some new character posters to celebrate.
19/02/2025
Blood Type: The EC Comics Line Expands With Grisly New Vampire Series
Oni Press' revival of the iconic EC Comics line is expanding in 2025, and we've got an exclusive first look at the vampire-themed Blood Type.
19/02/2025
The Best Deals Today: Preorder Final Fantasy Magic the Gathering, AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU Back in Stock
A little something for everyone.
19/02/2025
The 15 Best Buffy the Vampire Slayer Episodes
With Buffy the Vampire Slayer said to be returning, we look back at the best episodes of the game-changing series.
19/02/2025
The New AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Is the Best Gaming CPU, and It's Back in Stock on Amazon
Outperforms more expensive Intel and AMD processors in gaming.
19/02/2025
Former PlayStation Exec Says Xbox's New Strategy Is 'Natural' For Microsoft
Since leaving PlayStation in recent months, industry legend Shuhei Yoshida has had plenty to say about his time working in gaming - and fresh comments this week touch on Microsoft and the company's new strategy with Xbox.Speaking with Last Stand Media, Yoshida covered plenty of topics while guesting on a new podcast episode, including discussion on Xbox's new multiplatform moves (thanks, VGC).The former PlayStation exec says "it’s kind of natural to understand what they are doing", citing "the install base of Xbox hardware" as a big reason to go multiplatform.
19/02/2025
Marvel Rivals Players are Already Worried Human Torch Is OP Days Before Mid-Season Update
As Marvel Rivals players plot how they’ll use the Human Torch to smoke enemy teams when he arrives alongside a mid-season update later this week, others are already worried the fiery Fantastic Four member will be overpowered at launch.
19/02/2025
Xbox Is 'Exploring' AI To Make Its Older Games Playable On Modern Hardware
"Introducing Muse".Microsoft has today announced 'Muse AI', a new artificial intelligence program that it thinks "could radically change how we preserve and experience classic games in the future".Muse is a work-in-progress over at the Xbox owner, and it sounds like it could have big implications for the future of gaming.
19/02/2025
The Zenaim TKL is a Rare, Low-Profile Magnetic Keyboard, But Can't Justify its Price
The Zenaim TKL is one of very few low-profile magnetic-switch gaming keyboards out there, but even though it's a fast performer, it’s overpriced and feels cheap.
19/02/2025
Microsoft and Hellblade Developer Ninja Theory Built an AI Called Muse Designed to Generate Ideas for a Game's Design — and It’s Already Making 'Complex' Gameplay Sequences
Microsoft has announced a new generative AI model called Muse it says can already be used to create complex video game gameplay.
19/02/2025
Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man Ending Explained - This One Twist Changes Everything for Peter Parker
Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man has wrapped up its first season on Disney+, and the show ends with a real doozy of a twist. We break down the shocking finale and what it all means for Peter Parker going forward.
19/02/2025
Poll: Xbox Fans, What Review Score Would You Give Avowed So Far?
So, Obsidian's brand-new RPG Avowed is now available in its standard edition form - including via Xbox Game Pass Ultimate where we'd assume most of you fine folks will be accessing the title.Getting stuck into more than 50 hours of this one in the run up to its early access release last week, we came to the conclusion that Obsidian's latest is "a fantastic action-RPG" and another great addition to Xbox Game Pass in 2025.Read the full article on purexbox.com
19/02/2025
Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake Is on Sale for Up to 23% Off
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake for Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 5 is on sale right now at Amazon for up to 23% off.
19/02/2025
Assassin's Creed Shadows Won't See Another Delay From Ubisoft, Says Report
The team is "confident" in its release.At this point, Assassin's Creed Shadows has been delayed multiple times and often quite close to the planned launch date - but the game is reportedly "pretty much done" and will not see another delay.This information is coming from Insider Gaming, which exclusively reports that Ubisoft is "confident" of its March 20th release date for AC Shadows - and that marketing is about to ramp up for the incredibly important Ubisoft release.
19/02/2025
Delta Force: Black Hawk Down Preview: A Solid Job of Reviving a Classic Military FPS Campaign
Delta Force: Black Hawk Down does genuinely capture the spirit of an old-school, turn-of-the-century shooter campaign, but there are still enough unanswered questions that being guardedly optimistic is the only answer we could come up with after our time with it.
19/02/2025
Palworld Hits 32 Million Players During Year 1 as Nintendo Pokémon Lawsuit Looms Over the Horizon
Palworld has seen more than 32 million players across all platforms since its first year on sale, but its high-profile patent lawsuit with Nintendo and The Pokémon Company has yet to be resolved.
19/02/2025
The 10 Best Monster Hunter Games
Ahead of the release of Monster Hunter Wilds, we rank the 10 best Monster Hunter games from across the entire series.
19/02/2025
Xbox Game Pass February 2025 Wave 2 Lineup Confirmed
Microsoft has announced the Xbox Game Pass February 2025 Wave 2 lineup, which kicked off with Obsidian entertainment’s single-player fantasy role-playing game Avowed on February 18.
19/02/2025
Hands-on With the Ayaneo 3 Modular Handheld Gaming PC
In its best configuration, the Ayaneo 3 is shaping up to be a killer handheld gaming pc.
19/02/2025
Rumour: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 Remaster To Shadow Drop At Xbox Games Showcase 2025
Following on from yesterday's speculation about a new Tony Hawk release, we've got additional reporting from well-known insider eXtas1s that adds lots of extra detail to this rumour.According to the often-accurate Xbox leaker, Microsoft will announce Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 at the Xbox Games Showcase this summer.Furthermore, eXtas1s also claims that the game will release right after the show - effectively making this a shadow drop from Team Green, if it happens.
19/02/2025
Reacher Season 3 Review
Reacher season 3 diverges more from the book upon which it’s based than previous seasons, but it remains a righteous good time.
19/02/2025
The Last of Us Online 'Was Great,' but Naughty Dog Canceled It After 'Bungie Explained What It Takes to Make Live Service Games,' Ex-PlayStation Exec Says
Former Sony Interactive Entertainment executive Shuhei Yoshida has commented on Naughty Dog’s canceled The Last of Us Online, saying that he played it and thought it was “great.”
19/02/2025
Nintendo Discontinues Switch eShop Gold Points Scheme Ahead of Switch 2 Launch
Nintendo is discontinuing its Switch eShop Gold Points scheme ahead of the launch of the Switch 2.
19/02/2025
Activision's Costly Call of Duty Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Crossover Has Some Players Saying Black Ops 6 Should Just Go Free-to-Play at This Point
Call of Duty's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles crossover looks set to cost up to $90's worth of COD Points in order to obtain all the items — and the community is now saying Activision should just make Black Ops 6 free-to-play at this point.
19/02/2025
Team Fortress 2 Modders Rejoice as Valve Releases Full Client and Server Game Code
Surprise! Valve's just released a massive update to the Source SDK, adding "all" the Team Fortress 2 client and server game code.
19/02/2025
Feature: 20 Of The Best Backwards Compatible Games You Can Play On Xbox
Microsoft's backwards compatibility program is one of the best features available for modern Xbox consoles, with an array of original Xbox and Xbox 360 titles easily playable on modern Xbox hardware.That program includes hundreds of Xbox 360 titles — including some real classics spread across multiple different genres — and that library is going to take up most of our list here.It also helps that the 360 era was so fantastic that there are almost too many good games to pick from!
19/02/2025
Information-Starved The Elder Scrolls 6 Fans Use Official Create-a-Character Competition to Come Up With a Release Date
The Elder Scrolls 6 fans are, a bit like Grand Theft Auto 6 fans, starved of information. And so perhaps it comes as no surprise to see the community go into release date speculation mode with only an official create a character competition to go on.
19/02/2025
Pokémon Go Developer Niantic Reportedly in Talks to Sell Video Game Business to Saudi-Owned Company Behind Stumble Guys
Pokémon Go developer Niantic is reportedly in talks to sell its video game division to Saudi-owned Scopely for $3.5 billion.
19/02/2025
Magic the Gathering: Full Release Schedule for 2025
Magic: The Gathering is getting some cool expansions in-universe and beyond in 2025, here's the full release schedule for the rest of the year.
19/02/2025
Xbox Exec Thanks Fans For Helping Avowed Go Number 1 On Steam
It's a top seller in multiple regions.Avowed is finally available outside of early access this week, and as a result of the game's standard edition becoming available to purchase, the Xbox RPG has rocketed up the charts on PC platform Steam.At the time of writing, the Obsidian title is number one in Steam's US sales charts - and here in the UK it's only behind the Steam Deck, which effectively makes it the number one game over here too.
19/02/2025
Marvel Rivals Publisher Confirms Mass US Layoffs In New Company Statement
Following developer accounts of layoffs at the Marvel Rivals studio, publisher NetEase has today confirmed those job losses, while providing some clarity on the situation in a new company statement (thanks, PC Gamer).In that statement, Chinese game maker NetEase formally announced that a Seattle-based studio that helped bring Marvel Rivals to life has been let go in its entirety.NetEase says this was a "difficult decision" to make, despite the game's huge success so far.
19/02/2025
Marvel Rivals Director and Entire Seattle Design Team Laid Off, NetEase Tells Fans Not to Worry About the Game
Marvel Rivals developer NetEase has confirmed cuts to its Seattle-based design team for "organizational reasons."
19/02/2025
Win or Lose Episodes 1-5 Review
Pixar's first original series turns shifting perspectives on a middle-school softball championship into a clever (and great-looking) creative exercise in empathy.
19/02/2025
Avowed Launch Update Now Live For Xbox, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Improved shadow quality for XSX and more!As part of this, a new launch patch has been rolled out.This patch includes a bunch of community-requested fixes, addressing missing NPCs, comes with all sorts of fixes for quests, resolves some crashes and other major issues, and perhaps most notably for Xbox comes with "improved shadow quality" in performance mode.
19/02/2025
AU Deals: Super Reductions on Storage, High Percentages off Headsets, Cut Price Controllers, and More!
Welcome to a hump day of high percentage discount opportunities.
19/02/2025
Lemokey's L5 HE 8K Magnetic Keyboard is a Refreshing Take on Performance and Build Quality
The kickstarted Lemokey L5 HE 8K is built like a tank and performs among the best magnetic gaming keyboards, as it trades fancy features you’d expect at this price range for extensive customization.
19/02/2025
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.
18/02/2025
The Best Wireless Chargers for Phones, Headphones, and All Your Other Accessories
If your iPhone or Android phone supports wireless Qi charging, you should be using it.
18/02/2025
Panda Plan Review
Jackie Chan has some fun playing himself in Panda Plan, but this family action movie falls flat.
18/02/2025
Mickey 17 Review
Bong Joon-ho directs a darkly hilarious sci-fi comedy starring multiple Robert Pattinsons as the space-faring pawns of an all-powerful corporation.
18/02/2025
The Best Deals Today: Preorder the Final Fantasy Magic the Gathering Sets, The Witcher Gwent Card Game
A little something for everyone.
18/02/2025
Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League Release Date Announced
Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League – Warner Bros. Japan’s sequel to their 2018 anime movie Batman Ninja – arrives on Digital on March 18 and on 4K UHD and Blu-ray on April 15, the studio announced Tuesday.
18/02/2025
How to Play the Borderlands Games (and Spin-Offs) in Timeline Order
Don't let the movie be your first visit to the Borderlands franchise.
18/02/2025
Where to Watch Every Batman Movie Online in 2025
Our up-to-date streaming guide on how to watch all of the Batman movies online.
18/02/2025
Magic: The Gathering - Final Fantasy Cards Are Up for Preorder at Amazon
Everything you need to know to buy Magic: The Gathering's huge Final Fantasy expansion, including what SKUs are available, where you can get them, how much they cost, and more.
18/02/2025
Where to Stream Every Indiana Jones Movie Online in 2025
Our up-to-date streaming guide on how to watch all of the Indiana Jones movies online in 2023.
18/02/2025
Today Only, Best Buy Has a $2,500 Zero Gravity Massage Chair for Just $999
Features full body massage, zero gravity reclining, and heat therapy.
18/02/2025
The Best Wi-Fi Extenders to Rid Your Space of Internet Dead Zones in 2025
Wi-Fi dead zones suck, so get rid of them with one of these Wi-Fi extenders.
18/02/2025
Jenna Ortega, George R.R. Martin, Stephen King, and More to Headline IGN Fan Fest 2025
IGN Fan Fest 2025 is less than a week away and stars from your favorite movies, series, games, and comics have teamed up for what will be our biggest Fan Fest ever.
18/02/2025
Talking Point: Five Years On, Would You Want To See A Gears Tactics 2?
Pure Xbox had only just relaunched when Gears Tactics made its debut on PC back in April 2020 - it's been (nearly) five long years since then, and we still haven't seen a new Gears game since...The Coalition's focus is obviously on that mainline origin story right now, but is a Gears Tactics 2 in the plans, and would you be interested in seeing it?Does that open the door for a Tactics 2?
18/02/2025
The Asus ROG Ally Z1 Extreme Handheld Gaming PC Drops to the Lowest Price Ever
The best Windows-based gaming handheld PC under $500.
18/02/2025
Fellowship Takes the ‘MM’ Out of ‘MMORPG’ in a Super Fun Way
Fellowship is a so-called Multiplayer Online Dungeon Adventure (or MODA) that's going to pluck out team-based dungeon raids that are the beating heart of modern MMOs and turn them into a streamlined game – without the hundred hours of leveling up before you get to the best stuff. And after playing it, we found that the four-player concept turned out just as cool as it sounds.
18/02/2025
Xbox Is Running A Strange Buy One, Get Two Free Sale Right Now
Alongside Xbox's usual set of weekly deals, which we've covered and highlighted our top picks from already, Microsoft is running another 'Buy One, Get Two Free' promotion right now - and this one includes a strange selection of games.<related ids="178353">Read the full article on purexbox.com
18/02/2025
Elden Ring Nightreign Channels the Spirit of a Forgotten God of War Game
Elden Ring Nightreign's approach to multiplayer may look like Fortnite on the surface, but it shares a surprising amount in common with an underappreciated God of War game.
18/02/2025
Roundup: Here's What The Reviews Are Saying About Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza In Hawaii
Ahead of its Xbox launch this week.Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii hits Xbox consoles later this week on February 20th, meaning reviews for this upcoming SEGA spin-off are starting to hit the web as we speak.Here at Pure Xbox, we've managed to throw together an early 'hands on' feature for this one, but plenty of full scored reviews are now available online as well.
18/02/2025
Xbox & Activision Seemingly Set To Release New Tony Hawk Remaster
It might be ready very soon.We've been desperate to get our hands on a new Tony Hawk game ever since the incredible Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2 arrived back in 2020, and it sounds like we could be getting something from Xbox and Activision in the near future!This is according to an interview featuring pro skater Tyshawn Jones in a recent Breakfast Club Power 105.1 FM appearance (thanks, Insider Gaming), where Jones advised that he's set to appear in a Tony Hawk remaster very soon:Read the full article on purexbox.com
18/02/2025
Dragon Ball Super Collector’s Edition Drops Back to Its Lowest Price at Amazon
The Dragon Ball Super: The Complete Series Limited Edition Steelbook Gift Set is on sale for $120.99 at Amazon, 39% off its list price of $199.98 and a return to its lowest price.
18/02/2025
Hands On: Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza In Hawaii (Xbox) - Imagine Edward Kenway Liked Sequins & Musicals
Caution's nothing without charisma.I didn't really say that, but somebody over at Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio must have, because that's exactly what Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii has been like in its first 15-20 hours.It shouldn't work, really, fusing the naval combat of Black Flag to the street-fighting exploration and chaotic silliness of the Yakuza games, but man alive, it's so much stylish, well-written fun...
18/02/2025
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Review
Absolutely heaving with buried treasures and varied pleasures, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is a consistently captivating voyage that kept my timbers shivering whether on land or at sea.
18/02/2025
Nine Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass In Late February 2025
Including this awesome Team NINJA release from 2023.The next games set to leave Xbox Game Pass in February 2025 have been revealed today, and there are eight of them in all - including some fan favourites such as Maneater, Warhammer 40K: Boltgun and Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty.Six of the eight have been dated for the end of the month (February 28th), while the two Yakuza games are simply classed as "leaving soon".
18/02/2025
These Three Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (February 20-25)
Your latest roundup of new titles.Beyond Avowed's addition to Xbox Game Pass today, it's been looking pretty quiet for the rest of the month - but Microsoft has just added a batch of new titles to the XGP lineup.While today's refresh only contains three games, Microsoft has also announced that "even more Game Pass announcements" will be revealed during the team's upcoming ID@Xbox showcase - the details of which are below.
18/02/2025
The Killer Returns to BOOM! Studios in May 2025
The comic that inspired David Fincher's The Killer is back in 2025. Check out our exclusive preview of The Killer: Affairs of the State II.
18/02/2025
Earth vs. Mars Announced by Company of Heroes Developer Relic Entertainment
Company of Heroes developer Relic Entertainment is making a new, smaller-scale turn-based strategy game called Earth vs. Mars. It's due out this Summer on PC (via Steam).
18/02/2025
Deals: Our Top 10 Picks From This Week's New Xbox Sales (February 18-25)
We're loving the new Plaion Publisher Sale!It's Tuesday, so that means we've got some new sales on the Xbox Store!In addition to the ongoing Anime Month Sale, which has recently refreshed its lineup, there's also a new Plaion Publisher Sale along with the usual Xbox Game Pass exclusive discounts.
18/02/2025
Avowed Is Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (February 18)
A massive Xbox RPG hits the library.After years of anticipation, Obsidian's Avowed hits the library later today - playable for all Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members thanks to Microsoft's acquisition of the studio.We're sure that most of you have seen plenty of online chatter about this game already, and it's been available in early access since last week - but later today, the standard edition will go live for all GPU players.
18/02/2025
Volleyball Legends Codes (February 2025)
Earn yourself free Spins and Yen in Volleyball Legends with these Roblox codes.
18/02/2025
Here's What The Reviews Are Saying About Lost Records: Bloom & Rage
Tape 1 goes live today on Xbox.Today's the day for Lost Records: Bloom & Rage, which is a brand-new narrative adventure from the team behind Life is Strange (Don't Nod), and it's being released in two separate parts - 'Tape 1' is today, while 'Tape 2' arrives on April 15th.It's just 'Tape 1' that the reviewers have been checking out so far, then, and we've got some early impressions to share with you!
18/02/2025
Random: Elder Scrolls 6 Giving 'Lucky Fan' The Chance To Create An NPC
As part of a silent auction for charity.There's still no release date for The Elder Scrolls VI, but it seems Bethesda is ever so slowly turning more attention to this anticipated project.This week it's announced a new promotion - where it's offering "one lucky winner" the chance to create an NPC for the next major entry in the series that will benefit the "Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic" foundation.
18/02/2025
Tell Us What You’re Looking Forward to Most in 2025 and Win
Aussies & NZ: Click through this survey about the games, films, and TV of 2025 and you could win a $400 gift card!
18/02/2025
AU Deals: A More Than Solid Snake Eater Discount, Pay Less Gil for Final Fantasies, and More!
This is a Tuesday where your backlog explodes thanks to our usual scorching list of game savings.
18/02/2025
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.
17/02/2025
Xbox's New Strategy Is 'Right' For The Business And Needs To Be Embraced, Says Former Exec
"Play on what you enjoy playing on".Former Blizzard president and Xbox exec Mike Ybarra has been weighing in on the brand's new multiplatform strategy over the past few days, advising in a string of social media comments that he feels it's ultimately the right move.Ybarra acknowledged that Xbox has taken a while to be clear on the strategy, but has since been consistent in its messaging - and told fans that although he understands they may dislike the approach that Phil Spencer and his team have adopted, he believes it's the right thing for the business and that players simply need to embrace it.
17/02/2025
Talking Point: If GTA 6 Releases This Year, What Does Xbox Do With Fable?
Go at the same time?!Today, we've been putting a spotlight on the incredible 2025 roadmap for Xbox Game Studios, Bethesda, Activision and others, and while there are loads of amazing releases on the way, Fable is one that absolutely stands out at first glance.It was all the way back in July of 2020 that Playground Games' new Fable project was first revealed to the world, and although we haven't seen much of it since, Xbox has it penned for a 2025 release - seemingly late in the year.
17/02/2025
Elden Ring Nightreign Testers Discover the Fell Omen Is Back via Morgott Jump-Scare Invasions
The Fell Omen bosses of Elden Ring are infamous at this point, so it's nice to see that with Elden Ring Nightreign, FromSoftware has let them loose upon the Lands Between.
17/02/2025
Final Fantasy Commander Decks Revealed, Feature Cloud, Tidus, and More
Four mainline Final Fantasy games are getting their own Magic: The Gathering decks.
17/02/2025
WWE 2K25 Roster Reveal - IGN FanFest
IGN exclusively reveals the full WWE 2K25 roster, with a bounty of familar faces and a fair amount of suprises.
17/02/2025
Cleaner Review
Another Month, Another Die Hard Clone – this one with Daisy Ridley cleaning windows and clocks.
17/02/2025
First Image of Christopher Nolan’s Next Movie, The Odyssey, Reveals Matt Damon as Odysseus
Universal Pictures has released the first image of Christopher Nolan's next film, The Odyssey, revealing Hollywood star Matt Damon as Odysseus.
17/02/2025
Diablo Hackers Tear Through Billions of Possibilities to Debunk a 15-Year-Old Record Speedrun No-One Thought Could Be Beaten
Diablo hackers generated billions of possibilities to debunk a 15-year-old record speedrun no-one thought could be beaten.
17/02/2025
Here's A Look At The Updated Xbox Studios Roadmap For 2025 & Beyond
An incredible first-party year ahead.With all the drama and debate that's gone on in regards to Xbox's multiplatform push lately, it's easy to forget that the first-party portfolio for 2025 is arguably looking better than ever - and it's already got off to a great start in recent weeks!So, following the awesome Xbox Developer Direct back in January and the successful launch of Avowed this month, dedicated Xbox fan Klobrille has once again put together a new version of the Xbox roadmap for 2025 and beyond, and it's absolutely stacked with incredible-looking titles - many of which we could be seeing this year!
17/02/2025
Is Anthony Mackie the MCU's Permanent Captain America?
Is Anthony Mackie the MCU's permanent Captain America, or will Chris Evans return to take back the shield?
17/02/2025
Blindfolded Mario 64 Speedrunner Seconds Away From Heartbreak With Invalid Record-Pace Attempt
A blindfolded Super Mario 64 speedrunner almost suffered heartbreak when his webcam failed while on good pace to break the world record.
17/02/2025
After 27 Years, 'Fantasy Life' Developer Prepares To Publish First Ever Xbox Game
"Enjoy a carefree life in a fantasy world".It's crazy to think that the developer behind Fantasy Life, Yo-kai Watch, Inazuma Eleven, Professor Layton, and even the likes of Ni No Kuni and Dragon Quest VIII has never published a game on Xbox before, but it's been true until now!Yes, even though Level-5 has had its games published by other companies on Xbox in the past (such as Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch), it's never put one of its self-published titles on the platform - until the upcoming release of FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time, which arrives for Series X and Series S on May 21, 2025.
17/02/2025
Armored Core 6 for PS5 Drops to $20 in Amazon and Best Buy’s Presidents’ Day Sales
Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon for PS5 has dropped to $20 at Amazon and Best Buy in Presidents' Day sales, 67% off its $59.99 list price.
17/02/2025
Xbox Cloud Gaming Adds Three More 'Owned' Titles To Streaming Library
At the tail end of last year, Microsoft finally starting rolling out cloud gaming functionality to titles outside of the Xbox Game Pass library, and that's expanding again this week with three more additions.Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members can now permanently stream three more titles, including last week's Tomb Raider 4-6 Remastered - which in itself contains three classic Lara Croft adventures making their Xbox console debuts.Read the full article on purexbox.com
17/02/2025
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Shows No Sign of Slowing Down, Sells 2 Million Copies in Less Than 2 Weeks
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2’s success is showing no sign of slowing down — it’s now sold 2 million copies in less than two weeks.
17/02/2025
Why You Should Play Monster Hunter: World Before Wilds
Thanks to its similar structure and open zones, Monster Hunter: World is the best place to start your journey ahead of Monster Hunter Wilds.
17/02/2025
Cthulu Keeper Announced for PC
Finnish game developer Kuuasema has announced Cthulu Keeper, a new comedic strategy game for PC that's inspired by the work of H.P. Lovecraft (and quite possibly Bullfrog's thematically similar 1997 classic Dungeon Keeper).
17/02/2025
Cthulhu Keeper Announced for PC
Finnish game developer Kuuasema has announced Cthulhu Keeper, a new comedic strategy game for PC that's inspired by the work of H.P. Lovecraft (and quite possibly Bullfrog's thematically similar 1997 classic Dungeon Keeper).
17/02/2025
Star Wars: The Old Republic Jedi Revan Statue Revealed by Diamond Select Toys
Diamond Select Toys has revealed an epic Jedi Revan statue, based on the iconic character's appearance in Star Wars: The Old Republic.
17/02/2025
N64 Classic 'Glover' Is Officially Making Its Way To Xbox Next Week
"It's time for an adventure like no other!".It was announced all the way back in 2022 that the Nintendo 64 cult classic Glover would be heading to Xbox at some point in the future, and it's now been confirmed that the release date (finally) is February 27th, 2025!Based on what's shown off in the trailer above, it doesn't appear that QUByte Interactive has added any bells or whistles to the Xbox version of Glover aside from a resolution bump, so it should play exactly how it did back in the '90s.
17/02/2025
PSA: Days Gone Remastered $10 PS5 Upgrade Not Available for Game Redemptions via PS Plus
Days Gone Remastered was one of the standout announcements during Sony’s recent State of Play showcase, but some PlayStation Plus subscribers aren’t happy about its $10 upgrade.
17/02/2025
Xbox Will Be 'Honest & Transparent' About Platforms In Future Showcases, Says Phil Spencer
"I just want to be transparent with people".So far, Xbox's move towards putting games out on other platforms has felt hesitant at times, but that should change in future - according to Microsoft Gaming's CEO.In his answer, Phil also namedropped several platform holders and storefronts - including Nintendo Switch, PlayStation and Steam.
17/02/2025
Overwatch 2 Dev Blizzard Welcomes Marvel Rivals Competition, Says It’s Never Faced Another Game ‘So Similar to the One We've Created’
Overwatch 2 developer Blizzard has welcomed the competition of Marvel Rivals, saying it's never faced another game "so similar to the one we've created."
17/02/2025
MachineGames Is 'Working On Some Pretty Cool Things' After Indiana Jones And The Great Circle
"Join us in this next chapter of ours!".Indiana Jones and the Great Circle bookended Microsoft's 2024 for big game releases, and it sounds like Bethesda developer MachineGames is already hard at work on the next thing over at Xbox HQ.In a new LinkedIn post from MachineGames' Nicole Åkerlid, the Swedish studio is said to be "working on some pretty cool things here after the release of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle" and it "wants more people to join in this next chapter of ours".
17/02/2025
Mortal Kombat 1 Dataminer Discovers Animations for Hara-Kiri Fatalities — and They Could Be Coming as Quitalities
A Mortal Kombat 1 dataminer has unearthed what looks like compelling evidence that the gory fighting game will get Hara-Kiri Fatalities in the form of Quitalities.
17/02/2025
Xbox Boss Phil Spencer Issues Update on Rare’s Long in Development Everwild
What happened to Rare’s Everwild? It’s been over five years since the game was announced back during Microsoft’s X019 presentation. Repeated no-shows during Xbox showcases and rumors of reboots have caused some to wonder whether Everwild had fallen by the wayside. Not so, Xbox boss Phil Spencer has said.
17/02/2025
Phil Spencer Says Xbox Is Done Trying To Convince PS5 & Switch Players To Move Over
"I’m not trying to move them all over".Over the weekend, a fresh Phil Spencer interview dropped where the Xbox boss talked lots about the future of Microsoft's gaming business - including what's next for the team and its desire to release games wherever players want to play.When asked about 'becoming SEGA' and effectively going third-party, Phil reassured fans that "investing in our own platform is important", but that Microsoft is "not trying to move them all over to Xbox anymore".
17/02/2025
'Fallouts Like That Happen, It's Just Part of the Deal' — Mass Effect 1 and 2 Composer Jack Wall Discusses Why He Failed to Return for Mass Effect 3
Composer Jack Wall has discussed why he failed to return for Mass Effect 3 having created the much-loved music for the first two games in the series.
17/02/2025
Broken Arrow Is a Modern Warfare RTS That Emphasizes Vehicles
From what little we've seen of Broken Arrow, we're quite interested in finding out what the rest of its campaign, its multiplayer modes, and army builder will add to its snappy, easy-to-command RTS battles.
17/02/2025
'I Know It's Not What Everybody Else Is Doing' — Xbox Boss Phil Spencer Will Keep on Putting PlayStation and Nintendo Logos in Microsoft Showcases
Xbox boss Phil Spencer has explained why Microsoft has started adding PS5 logos to its video game showcases.
17/02/2025
Ubisoft Announces Siege X, the 'Biggest Transformation' in Rainbow Six Siege History
Ubisoft has teased a significant evolution of Rainbow Six Siege, promising to unveil what it calls Siege X in March.
17/02/2025
The White Lotus Season 3 Premiere: Who That 'Bald Guy' Is and Why You Should Hate Him
The White Lotus Season 3 premiere episode just had a big surprise cameo. Yeah, that "bald" guy has been seen before, and you can bet you haven't seen the last of him yet.
17/02/2025
'Holy $&#%, He's Done It Again!'— The White Lotus Season 3 Cast Breaks Down the Opening Shoot-out and the Return of THAT Character
The cast of The White Lotus breaks down the Season 3 premiere of the hotly anticipated HBO series including the opening shoot-out and the return of Greg.
17/02/2025
AU Deals: Monster Discounts Hunted, Up to 85% off AAA RPGs Sale, Kingdom Come II Slashed, and More!
A week stacked with must-have titles at prices more unbeatable than a FromSoftware game modded to be Ultra-Nightmare
17/02/2025
Captain America: Brave New World Projected to Beat Estimates With $100 Million Domestic Box Office Over Presidents Day Weekend
Captain America: Brave New World has launched above estimates with a projected $100 million domestic box office haul over the Presidents Day holiday weekend.
16/02/2025
Tributes Paid After Death of Half-Life 2 and Dishonored Artist Viktor Antonov Aged 52
Viktor Antonov, visionary art director of games such as Half-Life 2 and Dishonored, has died aged 52.
16/02/2025
Can a 110-Year-Old Ex-Assassin Really Run for Congress? We Went to Our Congressman's Office to Find Out
According to Captain America: Brave New World, James Buchanan "Bucky" Barnes is making a career change -- he's running to be a congressman!
16/02/2025
I'm Going To Start Collecting MEGA Pokémon Thanks To These UK Deals
There's so many sets on sale, but here's my favourite MEGA Pokémon kits to build
16/02/2025
The Best Jigsaw Puzzle Brands for Quality Puzzling in 2025
From Ravensburger to Springbok to Rokr, here are the best puzzle brands to check out in 2025.
15/02/2025
OnePlus 13R Review
With rocking performance, reasonable cameras, and an excellent display, the OnePlus 13R brings a lot to the table for $599.
15/02/2025
How to Play the Monster Hunter Games in Order
Which Monster Hunter game should you play first?
15/02/2025
Talking Point: When Did You First Get Introduced To The World Of Xbox?
Was back in 2001, or much later than that?It's scary to think that we've now just entered the 24th year of Xbox's existence, but it's true - the original console first launched all the way back in November of 2001.It won't be long until it's been around for a quarter of a century!
15/02/2025
Just One Game Is Confirmed For Xbox Game Pass In March 2025 So Far
As things stand, there's just one game confirmed for Xbox Game Pass in March 2025 in the form of Atomfall.This is a brand-new release from Sniper Elite developer Rebellion that we've been keeping a close eye on for ages now, and if it ends up playing as good as it looks, we could be in for a fantastic Game Pass addition on March 27th.Read the full article on purexbox.com
15/02/2025
Captain America: Brave New World Is the MCU’s Military Fetishism at Its Worst
Captain America: Brave New World proves that Marvel Studios has come to have a military fetish -- and that it doesn't understand what makes Cap work as a character anymore.
15/02/2025
Feature: These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (February 17-21)
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for February 17-21!The highlight for many over the next few days will undoubtedly be the Xbox Game Pass release of Avowed, but there's plenty of other good stuff on the way - including the highly-anticipated Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii and Don't Nod's Lost Records: Bloom & Rage (Tape 1).Here's what's coming to Xbox next week:Read the full article on purexbox.com
15/02/2025
Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (February 15-16)
Did you pick up Avowed's early access?In addition to Avowed's early access release which is already live, there's plenty to discover on Xbox right now including a bunch of Free Play Days titles, loads of great deals, and a new Game Pass addition!Here's what we're playing this weekend:Read the full article on purexbox.com
15/02/2025
Eight Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass In Late February 2025
Including this awesome Team NINJA release from 2023.The next games set to leave Xbox Game Pass in February 2025 have been revealed today, and there are eight of them in all - including some fan favourites such as Maneater, Warhammer 40K: Boltgun and Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty.Six of the eight have been dated for the end of the month (February 28th), while the two Yakuza games are simply classed as "leaving soon".
15/02/2025
The Duelhawk Ultra 2 is a High-End Gaming Chair You Should Avoid
The Duelhawk Ultra 2 is excessively expensive and doesn’t have the comfort or features to back it up. Alongside the best chairs in the market, it falls short where it matters most.
15/02/2025
The HP President's Day Sale Starts Now: The Best Deals on Omen Laptops and Prebuilt Gaming PCs
There's even an RTX 5090 prebuilt gaming PC available for order as well.
15/02/2025
Marvel Rivals Developer Says There's Currently No Plan for a PvE Mode
Though Marvel Rivals is still a relatively new game, players are already dreaming of big additions. Recently, rumors have spread of a potential PvE boss fight, leading some to speculate that a PvE mode is right around the corner. Unfortunately, NetEase recently clarified that it doesn't have plans for such a mode...yet.
15/02/2025
Marvel Rivals Dev Says They're Not Trolling Dataminers - 'We'd Rather Spend Our Time Developing the Game'
Marvel Rivals dataminers think the developers are trolling them with lists of potential future characters hidden in the game's code. But NetEase and Marvel say they have better things to do...like actually make the game.
15/02/2025
Marvel Rivals Developer Is 'Open' to Potential Future Release on Nintendo Switch 2
The widely popular hero shooter Marvel Rivals is seeing massive success on PS5, Xbox Series, and PC. But its developer NetEase has been firm that it's not coming to Nintendo Switch, leaving Nintendo players out of luck on joining in the fun. But what about the Nintendo Switch 2?
14/02/2025
The Best Presidents' Day Sales We've Found in Every Category
All of the best sales are live now.
14/02/2025
The Alienware President's Day Sale Starts Now at Dell: The Best Deals on Gaming PCs, Laptops, and Monitors
Powerful gaming laptops and prebuilt PCs at deep discounts.
14/02/2025
How to Watch Yellowjackets Season 3: Where to Stream and Episode Release Schedule
Everything we know about the newest season of Yellowjackets, including where to stream, who's in the cast, and when new episodes are coming out.
14/02/2025
Save $400 Off the Alienware m16 R2 RTX 4060 Gaming Laptop During the Dell President's Day Sale
An affordable yet powerful gaming laptop.
14/02/2025
The Last of Us Creator Neil Druckmann Says He Never Plans for Sequels: ‘That Requires a Level of Confidence I Don’t Have’
Earlier this week at the DICE Summit in Las Vegas, Nevada, Naughty Dog head Neil Druckmann and Sony Santa Monica head Cory Barlog sat down in front of an audience for a chat about a very personal topic: doubt.
14/02/2025
The Return of an MCU Character in Captain America: Brave New World Sure Felt Weird, But Marvel Says There Was Nothing Fishy About It
Was Liv Tyler really back in the MCU for Captain America: Brave New World as Betty Ross? Apparently so, even if it felt a little odd...
14/02/2025
All of the Best Video Game Deals to Shop During Presidents’ Day Sales in 2025
For Presidents' Day 2025, you can save on all things video games, including PS5, Xbox, and Switch games, plus gaming PCs, accessories, and more.
14/02/2025
You Can Find the Best Mattress Deals Ahead of Presidents’ Day 2025
We've gathered up all the best deals on mattresses for Presidents' Day 2025 weekend. If your current mattress is showing its age, now is an excellent time to pick up a new one.
14/02/2025
The Best Deals Today: PlayStation Plus, LEGO Star Wars, Men's Electric Shavers, Secretlab Gaming Chairs
A little something for everyone.
14/02/2025
The Dead Thing Review
The Dead Thing haunts the world of online dating, but settles for a shallow night out instead of a genuine connection.
14/02/2025
Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe One Last Time Caps Off Marvel's Bloodiest Trilogy
We chat with Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe One Last Time writer Cullen Bunn to learn more about how this series caps off the blood-soaked trilogy and why it's "the most epic Deadpool story of all time."
14/02/2025
Two More Free Demos Have Arrived On Xbox For The Weekend
Including the next Lost in Random game!What's going on with the free demos on Xbox at the moment?We've seen some great ones recently — PGA Tour 2K25, Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, The First Berserker: Khazan — and now we've got two more for the weekend!
14/02/2025
Captain America: Brave New World - Our Biggest WTF Questions
Why is The Leader a less than brilliant mastermind? Why is Red Hulk so much like Green Hulk? We break down these and other WTF questions after seeing Captain America: Brave New World.
14/02/2025
Avowed Has a Little Bit of Romance In It After All
During the pre-release run-up for Avowed, Obsidian said the game wouldn't feature a dedicated romance system. But it turns out Avowed has a bit of romance after all.
14/02/2025
Yellowjackets Season 3 Premiere: Why Nothing Is What It Seems and the Trees Are Angry
The past storyline in the Yellowjackets Season 3 premiere seems a little too... nice. But those screaming trees may be more than just an annoyance to the team.
14/02/2025
Free Planet Preview: East of West Meets Dune in New Epic Space Opera
We've got an exclusive first look at Free Planet, a new Image Comics series that combines elements of sci-fi classics like East Meets West and Dune.
14/02/2025
How to Watch Captain America: Brave New World - Showtimes and Streaming Release Date
Everything we know about the new Captain America movie, including the full cast and a potential streaming release date.
14/02/2025
Roundup: Here's What The Critics Think Of Tomb Raider 4-6 Remastered
Out now on Xbox!Another three old school Tomb Raider titles land on Xbox today for the very first time - with The Last Revelation, Chronicles and The Angel of Darkness making up the new Tomb Raider 4-6 Remastered collection from Aspyr and Crystal Dynamics.As you may have seen, we delivered our Pure Xbox verdict earlier today - noting that these new-to-Xbox Tomb Raider titles "are worth adding to your library" in our 7/10 rating of the collection.
14/02/2025
Fantasy Life I: The Girl Who Steals Time Finally Locks in May 2025 Release Date
After a few delays, Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time finally has a firm release date.
14/02/2025
IGN UK Podcast 787: Are We Wowed by Avowed?
State of Play Reactions (ft. Tides of Annihilation), Avowed, and Captain America: Brave New World.
14/02/2025
Elden Ring Nightreign Will Get DLC Bosses and Characters
Elden Ring Nightreign will get additional boss and characters as DLC.
14/02/2025
Review: Tomb Raider 4-6 Remastered (Xbox) - Retro 60FPS Boost Makes This Collection Worth Experiencing
A year ago to the day, Crystal Dynamics and Aspyr launched what felt like a bit of a no-brainer in Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered - a modern Xbox collection containing some of gaming's most iconic adventures.Making their debuts on Xbox platforms, this bundle contains Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation, Tomb Raider: Chronicles and Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness.The first two titles here are rooted in the PS1 era, while The Angel of Darkness marked the series' PS2 debut - before the IP was passed from the OG devs at Core Design to current franchise custodians Crystal Dynamics.
14/02/2025
Everything We Learned About Okami 2 From Our Exclusive Interview With its Creators
We recently paid a visit to Osaka, Japan, where we had the pleasure of sitting down to chat with the developers of the upcoming Okami sequel. We've compiled here a rundown of the big ideas from the interview that might be of most interest to Okami fans.
14/02/2025
Ōkami 2 Is Being Made in RE Engine, Confirmed
Following the announcement of a sequel to cult favorite Ōkami at The Game Awards last year, fans immediately began speculating that the game would be developed in RE Engine thanks to Capcom's return as publisher. IGN can now exclusively confirm that's the case, after speaking with several leads on the project.
14/02/2025
Capcom Says It Was 'Always Looking for the Opportunity to Create a New Ōkami', But Needed 'Certain Key People in Place'
The announcement of a sequel to Okami came as a surprise to some. While it has been thought that Capcom considered the original game a commercial failure, our recent interview with the project leads suggests Capcom came around on Okami's value a while ago, and has been waiting for the right opportunity ever since.
14/02/2025
Ōkami 2 Confirmed to Be a Direct Sequel, Still in Early Development
We still know very, very little about what exactly the newly-announced sequel to Ōkami entails. In a recent interview with project leads, IGN was able to confirm a few crumbs, including that yes, the "Ōkami sequel" is in fact a direct sequel to the events of the first game.
14/02/2025
Ōkami 2 — Capcom, Hideki Kamiya, and Machine Head Discuss Hotly Anticipated Sequel in Exclusive Interview
We spent two hours chatting with the three masterminds behind the upcoming sequel to Ōkami: Hideki Kamiya, Yoshiaki Hirabayashi, and Kiyohiko Sakata. The trio told us all about their partnership, how the sequel project came to be, and teased a bit of what fans can expect from the long-awaited Ōkami 2.
14/02/2025
PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium Slashed to $99.99 for a Year, But Only for New or Expired Members
New members, or those with an expired membership, can currently score a whole year of PlayStation Plus Premium or Extra for $99.99. Those looking for deals on the Essential tier miss out again.
14/02/2025
Guide: Xbox Game Pass Perks: Everything You Can Claim In February 2025
Including all EA Play Member Rewards.The Xbox Game Pass Perks program has continued to add a bunch of freebies for Game Pass Ultimate members throughout February 2025 already, including for the likes of Minecraft, Apex Legends and many other popular titles!The main Perks are below, and the EA Play Member Rewards are below those.
14/02/2025
Pokémon Has a Spooky Side: The 5 Creepiest Pokédex Entries
Pokémon is famously child friendly. All its mainline games are given the E for Everyone label, meaning any child old enough to hold a controller can revel in its colorful world and characters. But while the likes of Pikachu and Eevee headline the franchise, some of its pocket monsters are surprisingly dark.
14/02/2025
Xbox Studio Obsidian Says 'Not Trying To Grow Aggressively' Will Keep It Going For Decades
It hopes to stick around for 100(!) years.The Xbox studio plans to be around for 100 years or more, by sticking to what it knows and staying true to itself.The gist of his message is that Obsidian plans to deliver games "not rushed, but often", and that the studio never gets ahead of itself in trying to build "super profitable" releases.
14/02/2025
Humanscale Freedom Review
The Humanscale Freedom is incredibly comfortable, but this premium office chair still has room for improvement.
14/02/2025
System Shock 2: Enhanced Edition Renamed System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster, Also Coming to Nintendo Switch
Nightdive Studios announced that System Shock 2: Enhanced Edition — its modernized edition of the 1999 classic sci-fi horror action role-playing game — has been renamed System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster and is also coming to Nintendo Switch.
14/02/2025
Xbox's Avowed Is 'One Of The Best' Unreal Engine 5 Games So Far, Says Digital Foundry
Yesterday, we covered an early look at how new Xbox title Avowed is running on both Series X and S - having been surprised by the inclusion of a 40FPS mode on Xbox Series S.Now though, the tech experts over at Digital Foundry have dug a little deeper - and they're claiming that Avowed is "one of the best showcases of a modern Unreal Engine 5 title" to date.The team tests out each and every performance mode across both Xbox consoles - and another bit of good news is that it all looks pretty stable, as The Xbox Tester showcased yesterday as well.
14/02/2025
How to Watch Paddington in Peru — Showtimes and Streaming Details
There's no such thing as too much Paddington.
14/02/2025
Guide: Avowed: Dawnshore - All Collectible Locations
Dawnshore is the very first location in Obsidian's superb Avowed and, in order to get you started on the right foot, we've put together this quick guide to all of its most important collectibles and where exactly to find them.We also have collectibles guides to all the other locations in Avowed on the way, including Emerald Stair, Scattersharp, Galawain's Tusks and more.Read the full article on purexbox.com
14/02/2025
Guide: Avowed: Dawnshore - All Pagrun Cache, Ancient Memory, Strangled Adra & Party Camp Locations
I beg your Pagrun.Dawnshore is the very first location in Obsidian's superb Avowed and, in order to get you started on the right foot, we've put together this quick guide to all of its most important collectibles and where exactly to find them.We also have collectibles guides to all the other locations in Avowed on the way, including Emerald Stair, Scattersharp, Galawain's Tusks and more.
14/02/2025
Civilization 7 Controversially Lets You Mix and Match History and Not Everyone Loves That, but Firaxis Says It’s Just Moved Historical Accuracy Around
Civilization 7 controversially lets you mix and match history and not everyone loves that, but Firaxis says it’s just moved historical accuracy around.
14/02/2025
'Tides Of Annihilation' Accidentally Goes Live On Xbox Without A Release Date
There were loads of highlights from an Xbox perspective at the PlayStation State of Play event the other day, and one of them was Tides of Annihilation - an upcoming fantasy action-adventure game that looked stunning in its trailer.Well, a bunch of Xbox fans thought Christmas had come early today when Tides of Annihilation suddenly appeared on the Microsoft Store as available to buy for just $22.49!And no, this was not just a pre-order.
14/02/2025
Xbox Reporter Says Series X|S Successor Has Been 'Fully Approved' By Microsoft
"Now moved past its early pitch stages".Roughly a year ago, Xbox president Sarah Bond suggested that Microsoft was building an all-powerful next-gen console, and it's now reported that the project has been fully greenlit and approved by the company in recent times.Corden mentions that Xbox's next console hardware "has now moved past its early pitch stages" and has been "fully approved and costed" by Microsoft.
14/02/2025
Elden Ring Nightreign’s First Network Test Plagued by Server Issues, FromSoftware Issues Apology
Elden Ring Nightreign’s first network test — ongoing at the time of this article’s publication — is suffering from significant server issues that have prevented many from playing.
14/02/2025
Every MCU Movie Tier List
Which Marvel Cinematic Universe films do you think are best? Rank them here.
14/02/2025
Xbox Game Pass Hit Indiana Jones Scoops Up Multiple DICE Awards
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle was one of the major Xbox releases of last year, and while it missed out on certain end-of-year award shows in 2024, it has made the shortlist for multiple events taking place in early 2025.This includes the DICE Awards - with the action-adventure Game Pass title by MachineGames racking up three awards at this year's ceremony.This included "adventure game of the year", "outstanding achievement in story" and "outstanding achievement in character".
14/02/2025
Dungeons & Dragons Live Action Netflix Series in the Works, Could Launch a ‘D&D Universe’
A Dungeons & Dragons live-action series is in the works at Netflix, according to a new report.
14/02/2025
Take-Two Boss Says It's 'Shown a Willingness to Support Legacy Titles' Amid Questions About the Future of GTA Online Post-GTA 6
What happens to GTA Online when Grand Theft Auto 6 comes out? That’s a question a lot of GTA Online players have been asking ever since GTA 6 was announced. And now, as GTA 6’s fall 2025 release date approaches, they’re no closer to an answer.
14/02/2025
Reminder: Seven Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass This Weekend (February 15)
As we get ready for yet another weekend in the world of Xbox, we've unfortunately got to remind you about seven games that are leaving Xbox Game Pass this Saturday, one of which is particularly notable in the form of Tales of Arise.You've got just under 48 hours left if you want to try any of these (they're expected to leave late on the 15th rather than early), so it might be worth checking one or two out while you still can!Read the full article on purexbox.com
14/02/2025
Elden Ring Nightreign: Save 12% on Steam If You Preorder Today
Those on PC can save 12% if they preorder Elden Ring Nightreign today.
14/02/2025
Another Bloodborne State of Play No-Show Leaves Fans Questioning If PS5 Port Will Ever Happen
The February 2025 State of Play has come and gone, and so too has another opportunity for Sony to announce a Bloodborne remaster.
14/02/2025
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Update 3 Set for Next Week, Will Bring Important Fixes as Well as Nvidia DLSS 4 Support
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is set for Update 3 next week, Bethesda has announced. Here's what to expect.
14/02/2025
STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl Patch 1.2 Includes Over 1,700 Fixes and Improvements, Including A-Life 2.0
STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl update 1.2 is a massive one. Check out the patch notes.
14/02/2025
Yellowjackets Season 3 Episodes 1-4 Review
In season 3, Yellowjackets seems to have sacrificed compelling mysteries in favor of just exploring how these women have let their ids run wild in the past (and present).
14/02/2025
DICE Awards 2025 Winners: The Full List
The 28th D.I.C.E. Awards have arrived and have celebrated the best of the best in the world of video games from 2024. While there were a lot of winners across 23 categories, Astro Bot won the night by taking home Game of the Year alongside Outstanding Achievement in Animation, Outstanding Technical Achievement, Family Game of the Year, and Outstanding Achievement in Game Design.
14/02/2025
The 1978 Animated Lord of the Rings Movie Is Only $5 at Amazon Today
An absolute classic for only $5.
14/02/2025
Invincible Season 3 Episode 4 Review – “You Were My Hero”
An episode that highlights the show’s worst tendencies – but season 3 is still charging forward.
14/02/2025
Save 50% Off This Convenient Portable Nintendo Switch Dock Charger
It has both USB-C and HDMI ports, and is smaller than the OG dock.
13/02/2025
The Best iPhone Accessories to Buy in 2025
A new iPhone is expensive, sure. But what about accessories?
13/02/2025
Broken Rage Review
Despite Beat Takeshi’s reputation as a titan of crime drama and Japanese comedy, Broken Rage’s high-concept attempt to bridge the genres is a setup that isn’t worth the payoff.
13/02/2025
Amazon Slashes the Price on the New Apple iPad Pro Tablet with OLED and M4 Chip
The lowest price on the most powerful iPad ever.
13/02/2025
The BenQ Mobiuz EX321UX is a Worthy Flagship 4K 144Hz Mini-LED Gaming Monitor
Although it requires significant tweaks and calibration, the BenQ Mobiuz EX321UX is a bold, bright, and vivid gaming monitor capable of great image quality and performance.
13/02/2025
The BenQ Mobiuz EX321UX is a Worthy Flagship 4K 144Hz Mini-LED Gaming Monitor
Although it requires significant tweaks and calibration, the BenQ Mobiuz EX321UX is a bold, bright, and vivid gaming monitor capable of great image quality and performance.
13/02/2025
PlayStation State of Play February 2025 Tier List
Rank all the biggest news from the PlayStation State of Play from the Metal Gear Delta release date to the reveal of Saros.
13/02/2025
Comics Icon Will Eisner Honored at Philippe Labaune Gallery Exhibition
Check out our exclusive look at some of Will Eisner's classic The Spirit artwork, which is currently on display at The Philippe Labaune Gallery's The Will Eisner Exhibit.
13/02/2025
Yellowjackets: The Complete Story So Far
Yellowjackets Season 3 is right around the corner! Here's everything you need to remember before you dive back into the series.
13/02/2025
Talking Point: Avowed Premium Owners, What Are Your First Impressions?
A chance to share your initial feedback on the game.Avowed is officially out now!Well, if you're willing to fork over a bit of money for it at least - it's available in early access form for both Premium Edition and Premium Upgrade owners ahead of its full release on February 18th.
13/02/2025
Captain America: Brave New World Post-Credits Scene Check-In (No Spoilers)
Captain America: Brave New World has arrived, so the question of course must be asked: Is there a post-credits scene?
13/02/2025
The New AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Is the Best Gaming CPU, and It's Back in Stock on Amazon
Outperforms more expensive Intel and AMD processors in gaming.
13/02/2025
The Best Time to Buy a Laptop for a Good Price in 2025
There are several times during the year when buying a laptop is quite a bit more affordable. Plan ahead with our breakdown for the best time to buy a laptop.
13/02/2025
Ubisoft Insists Assassin's Creed Shadows Preorders are 'Tracking Solidly,' In Line With Odyssey
Ubisoft has insisted that its upcoming open world adventure Assassin's Creed Shadows has a strong number of preorders despite its troubled development and promotional period.
13/02/2025
Stalker 2 Patch 1.2 Marks First Major Update Of 2025 For Xbox Game Pass FPS
Ukrainian developer GSC Game World has today announced its latest update for Stalker 2 - Patch 1.2.The team's new and absolutely massive update is now live on Xbox & PC, including on Game Pass, and it contains more than 1,700 fixes across lots of different areas of the game.The title's 'A-Life 2.0' system has again seen alterations here, alongside fixes for quests, crashes, balance, performance and loads more.
13/02/2025
The Gorge Review
Romance blooms on the edge of a hellmouth in The Gorge, a solid sci-fi action flick that Apple really should have sent to theaters.
13/02/2025
Split Fiction: The Final Preview
In a time where every game can either be played solo or is completely full of NPCs or people online who don’t really want to interact outside of a few words here and there, Split Fiction really looks to raise the bar in what a co-op experience can be.
13/02/2025
Some Overwatch Fans Are Thrilled Loot Boxes Are Coming Back, Some Not So Much
Some Overwatch fans are thrilled loot boxes are coming back, some not so much.
13/02/2025
Astro Bot DLC Arrives Today as First of 5 New Expansions Coming to the PlayStation Platformer
Sony is releasing another stream of Astro Bot expansions, the first of which is available today, February 13, adding a total of five new levels and as many special bots. This is joined by a PlayStation 5 Pro patch, which allows the best resolution while running at 60 frames per second.
13/02/2025
Twisted Metal Season 2 Teaser, Details, and Summer 2025 Release Window Revealed
Peacock has lifted the lid on Twisted Metal Season 2, releasing a teaser trailer, confirming new details, and setting a summer 2025 release date.
13/02/2025
Two Xbox Game Pass Titles Have Received Significant Delays This Week
One's been pushed back all the way to 2026.The former has now been pushed all the way to 2026, while the latter has moved from Q1 2025 to "later in the year".Both of these titles have been confirmed for Xbox Game Pass and continue to be planned for the service, despite their unfortunate delays.
13/02/2025
Score a Nice Discount on Sonic MicroSD Cards at Samsung
Sonic-themed microSDXC cards have gotten a 30% discount at Samsung with the help of a promo code.
13/02/2025
Twilight Star Taylor Lautner to Play Himself in a Scripted Show About Hunting Werewolves
Twilight star Taylor Lautner will appear in a scripted show where he plays the real-world version of himself who becomes a werewolf hunter while moonlighting as a Hollywood actor.
13/02/2025
OMEGA 6 Manga Coming to US in October 2025
The manga series that inspired Takaya Imamura's upcoming adventure game OMEGA 6: The Triangle Stars is finally coming to the US, courtesy of Dark Horse Comics.
13/02/2025
Avowed Performance Modes Tested, Including 40FPS Option On Xbox Series S
Avowed launches in early access later today, and while developer Obsidian has detailed how Xbox Series X should perform, it hasn't really showcased that in gameplay - or given us proper details on the Xbox Series S version.Courtesy of YouTube channel The Xbox Tester, we can now take a look at how Avowed is performing on Xbox Series X and Series S.One interesting nugget of info we can gleam from these tests is that Xbox Series S also contains that coveted 40FPS mode, for folks who have a 120Hz TV at their disposal.
13/02/2025
Cobra Kai Series Finale Ending Explained: Does It Set Up the New Karate Kid Movie?
After six seasons and two streamers, Cobra Kai has finally come to an end. Here's what happens at the end of the epic karate drama and what it tells us about the new movie Karate Kid: Legends.
13/02/2025
Avowed Review Roundup: Here's What The Critics Think So Far
The Avowed reviews have landed!Xbox's huge first-party release arrives in early access form today, so a whole bunch of critics have been sharing their impressions of the full game - the majority of which have been very positive!Below, we've gathered up some of these early reviews to give you an idea of what to expect, and we've included our own Pure Xbox review of Avowed in which we gave the game an "Great" 8/10 score.
13/02/2025
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 3 Confirmed
Amazon has finally confirmed The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power Season 3. Check out the first details.
13/02/2025
HBO Working on Another Game of Thrones Spin-Off Based on the Targaryen Line
HBO is still working on several more Game of Thrones spin-offs including one "very promising" show focused on the Targaryen line, though nothing has been greenlit proper as of yet.
13/02/2025
Review: Avowed (Xbox) - Flashy Action & Excellent Exploration Make Up For A Surprisingly Breezy Narrative
Have we ever told you how much we love The Outer Worlds?There was a little pushback when it launched;Obsidian seemed to actively decide to remove itself from what felt like bit of race circa 2019, to make the most pointlessly enormous open world in the biz.
13/02/2025
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds: The First Preview
The arcadey action in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds felt snappy and responsive, and each car customization operated as we expected. Plus, the new CrossWorlds mechanic was a blast, as we never knew what to expect on the second lap of every race.
13/02/2025
A Minecraft Movie Reveals Its Villagers and Fans Are Horrified
Warner Bros. has shared a new trailer for A Minecraft Movie which reveals the live action rendition of the beloved game's Villagers, and fans are absolutely horrified.
13/02/2025
Xbox Gets Its Biggest Free Demo Of The Year So Far, Available Today
Yes, it's Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii!Well, that's to SEGA, that's exactly what we're getting today in the form of a free demo for Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, which is officially available as of 7am PT / 10am ET / 3pm GMT.This demo of the pirate adventure will allow you to "freely explore part of the Honolulu and Madlantis locations", "test your fighting skill vs. powerful bounty enemies", "challenge 4 ship & deck battles in the Pirates’ Coliseum" and more.
13/02/2025
The 25 Best FromSoftware Bosses
The greatest clashes from across FromSoftware's Elden Ring, Sekiro, Bloodborne and Dark Souls games, ranked.
13/02/2025
The Last of Us Will Probably Run for 4 Seasons, HBO Exec Says
HBO's critically acclaimed The Last of Us show will run for four seasons, an exec has suggested.
13/02/2025
HBO Reportedly in Final Talks With John Lithgow to Play Dumbledore in Harry Potter Series
HBO is reportedly in final talks with Shrek actor John Lithgow to bring him in to play Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore in the upcoming Harry Potter reboot.
13/02/2025
Civilization 7 Dev Firaxis Says 'There's Hope for Gandhi, Yet'
Civilization 7 is out in the wild, and veteran fans of the strategy series might be left wondering: where’s Gandhi?
13/02/2025
Two Games Announced For Xbox Game Pass Following PlayStation's State Of Play Event
Both arriving this year!It's not usually the case that we get games announced for Xbox Game Pass as a result of a PlayStation State of Play event, but it happened last night - just after the show, two titles were revealed to be heading to Xbox's service.The first of these is the survival crafting game Abiotic Factor, which has an "Overwhelmingly Positive" score on Steam based on around 20,000 ratings so far.
13/02/2025
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Does the Business for Embracer as It Nears 2 Million Copies Sold
Embracer has hailed the success of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, confirming it is near the 2 million sold mark.
13/02/2025
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Demo Available Today
Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio is releasing a free demo for Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii today on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, and PC via Steam.
13/02/2025
Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (February 13-16)
Included with Xbox Game Pass.Xbox Free Play Days has been revealed for this week, and we're looking at four additions to the program for the coming weekend.Pictured above, Dying Light is a big one this time around - with two 2024 releases also being notable inclusions this week.
13/02/2025
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater Xbox Players Will Take on a Familiar Character in Snake vs. Monkey Minigame
Konami finally confirmed yesterday the Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater release date, with the new teaser trailer also revealing the Snake vs. Monkey minigame is similarly making a comeback on PS5 and PC. But what about on Xbox Series X and S?
13/02/2025
PS5 Has Best Holiday Ever, Overall Sales Pass 75 million
PlayStation 5 just had its biggest quarter yet, selling 9.5 million units between October and December 2024.
13/02/2025
Kingdom Two Crowns Is Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (February 13)
A returning favourite.Today, Kingdom Two Crowns returns to the library - having previously been an XGP title as well as a Games with Gold freebie back in 2021.If you missed it either of those times, Two Crowns is now back on Game Pass, and here's what you can expect from this entry in the award-winning Kingdom franchise:Read the full article on purexbox.com
13/02/2025
Boss of GTA 6 and Borderlands 4 Owner Take-Two Says It Will Time Its Releases ‘To Respect the Consumer's Need to Spend a Lot of Time Playing These Hit Games Before They Go on to the Next’
Borderlands 4 now has a firm September 23, 2025 release date, as confirmed during Sony’s State of Play 2025 broadcast. But where does that leave Grand Theft Auto 6?
13/02/2025
Cobra Kai Season 6, Part 3 Review
Cobra Kai sticks the landing with five final episodes that handily deliver sincerity, suspense, and surprise.
13/02/2025
Koei Tecmo Shadow Drops New 'Warriors' Roguelite On Xbox
Available today!Sony's 'State of Play' broadcast was loaded with all sorts of announcements and one of the many related to Xbox was the announcement of Warriors: Abyss by Koei Tecmo and Omega Force.This is a brand-new "roguelite hack 'n' slash action game" in the Warriors series and it's available now for Xbox Series X|S.
13/02/2025
Koei Tecmco Shadow Drops New 'Warriors' Roguelite On Xbox
Available today!Sony's 'State of Play' broadcast was loaded with all sorts of announcements and one of the many related to Xbox was the announcement of Warriors: Abyss by Koei Tecmo and Omega Force.This is a brand-new "roguelite hack 'n' slash action game" in the Warriors series and it's available now for Xbox Series X|S.
13/02/2025
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Confirms SEGA Characters, Extreme Gear, And Much More
SEGA has officially shared a full reveal of Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, which is "coming soon" to Xbox Series X|S.It's been confirmed this entry will feature the "largest roster" ever in a Sonic Racing game, with characters from "SEGA Universes" also joining the race.Apart from this, you'll be racing in vehicles across "land, sea, and air", using "Travel Rings" to transport between different locations, and gadgets to give you the competitive edge.
13/02/2025
How to Watch the Captain America Movies in Order
From The First Avenger to Brave New World, here's a full guide to Captain America movies in the MCU timeline.
13/02/2025
AU Deals: Insane Price Chops on Monster Hunter, Hogwarts, Borderlands, Fatal Fury, and More!
Hooking you up with the hottest gaming deals to be found...well, anywhere!
13/02/2025
Sony Announces PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for February 2025
Sony has announced the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for February 2025.
12/02/2025
Neowiz Announces 'Overture' Expansion For Xbox Game Pass Hit Lies Of P
An upcoming prequel.Lies of P: Overture, as it's known, "takes you back in time to uncover the hidden stories of Krat" - and it's set to launch in Summer 2025.Combined with the base game, developer Neowiz says this will be a 'Director's Cut' of sorts for Lies of P - with Overture "concluding the remarkable story arc" of its Xbox Game Pass soulslike.
12/02/2025
Roundup: All The Xbox Reveals From February 2025's State Of Play
Don't worry, they're not all PS5 exclusives!Today's PlayStation State of Play event for February 2025 included a bunch of games that are also coming to Xbox, including the likes of Sonic Racing: Crossworlds, Borderlands 4, Shinobi: Art of Vengeance and a whole lot more!If any other games get Xbox confirmations in the near future, we'll update this list accordingly.
12/02/2025
Single-Player Action Game Tides of Annihilation Revealed During Sony’s State of Play 2025
Announced during Sony’s State of Play 2025 with a debut trailer, below, Tides of Annihilation is a single-player, narrative driven action adventure game developed by a new studio called Eclipse Glow Games.
12/02/2025
Lies of P: Overture Revealed During Sony State of Play 2025
Announced during Sony’s State of Play 2025 broadcast, the Lies of P: Overture DLC expansion launches summer 2025 across PC, PlayStation, and Xbox.
12/02/2025
New Look at GTA Lead Designer's Techno Spy Thriller, MindsEye
A new look at the lead designer of Grand Theft Auto's new game, MindsEye, described as a techno spy thriller action game that definitely gives off sci-fi GTA vibes.
12/02/2025
Stellar Blade Gets Nikke Crossover DLC and PC Port Release Window
Both the Nikke-themed DLC and the PC version of Stellar Blade are set to hit in June 2025.
12/02/2025
Days Gone Remasered Revealed with April 2025 Release Date
Days Gone Remastered is coming to PlayStation 5 with new features like permadeath mode, speedrun mode, and more.
12/02/2025
Onimusha: Way of the Sword New Trailer Shows Off New Gameplay, Protagonist
We got a new gameplay trailer for Onimusha: Way of the Sword as well as a look at its protagonist, the famed swordsman Miyamoto Musashi.
12/02/2025
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater Release Date Finally Confirmed — Officially This Time
As expected, the Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater release date was confirmed during Sony’s State of Play 2025 broadcast alongside a new trailer.
12/02/2025
Borderlands 4 Release Date Confirmed
Gearbox has officially announced a release date for the upcoming Borderlands 4 and it's much sooner than you think.
12/02/2025
Devil May Cry-inspired Lost Soul Aside Gets a Release Date, New Gameplay Trailer Reveals
During Sony's State of Play 2025 stream, stylish fast-action game Lost Soul Aside got a new gameplay and story trailer alongside a release date announcement.
12/02/2025
Lost Soul Aside Finally Gets a Release Date, New Gameplay Trailer Reveals
The Devil May Cry-inspired action game has been long in development and it's coming soon to PS5 and PC.
12/02/2025
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance Gameplay Trailer Revealed at PlayStation State of Play
Sega and Lizardcube have announced a new, stylish entry in the Shinobi series titled Shinobi: Art of Vengeance as part of today’s February State of Play presentation.
12/02/2025
First Look at Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Gameplay at Sony State of Play 2025
Sega has revealed first gameplay of Sonic Racing CrossWorlds at Sony’s State of Play 2025 broadcast.
12/02/2025
The Best Deals Today: Elden Ring Nightreign, 65+ Capcom Game Bundle for $20, Pikachu Squishmallow
A little something for everyone.
12/02/2025
PlayStation State of Play February 2025: Everything Announced (Updating Live!)
A brand-new State of Play has arrived and looks to give us a glimpse of the future of PlayStation 5. We're here to gather all the biggest news and trailers right here so you don't miss a thing. We'll also be updating this article throughout the show, so be sure to refresh!
12/02/2025
Disneyland 70th Anniversary Experiences Revealed, Walt Disney Audio-Animatronic Show Delayed
Disneyland has revealed some of the exciting experiences that will be arriving in time with its 70th anniversary on July 17, 2025, and it will now feature the debut of the Walt Disney Audio-Animatronic show that was originally scheduled to begin in May.
12/02/2025
Obsidian Confirms Avowed Early Access Global Release Times
Obsidian has confirmed the early access release times for its upcoming role-playing game Avowed.
12/02/2025
Dead Cells: The Rogue-Lite Board Game Review
How well does the board game adapt the rogue-like video game?
12/02/2025
Diablo 4's Next Expansion After Vessel of Hatred Won't Come Until 2026
If you were hoping for a new Diablo 4 expansion in 2025, you're unfortunately going to be waiting just a bit longer. According to Diablo general manager Rod Fergusson, we won't see the next major Diablo 4 expansion until 2026.
12/02/2025
Digimon Story: Time Stranger Listing Leaks Ahead of PlayStation State of Play Showcase
A new Digimon video game titled Digimon Story: Time Stranger appears to have leaked via GameStop ahead of tonight’s PlayStation State of Play presentation.
12/02/2025
The Google Pixel 9 Pro Is Back Down to Its Lowest Price on Amazon Today
One of the best camera phones you can buy.
12/02/2025
Halo TV Series Shows Up On Netflix, Fans Divided Over Potential Third Season
It was back in July of last year that the Halo TV show was officially cancelled by Paramount+ after two seasons, and we've heard nothing about it since then - until it was spotted this week as suddenly coming to Netflix in the UK!Yes, if you're a Netflix owner in the region, you'll notice that both seasons are set to join the service's library from March 1st.The same thing is happening in some other regions as well, but we've yet to verify the full list as things stand.
12/02/2025
Blizzard Reveals Radical Overhaul of Overwatch 2, Including Return of Loot Boxes, Perks, and Third-Person Mode
Overwatch 2 is undergoing some radical changes heading into 2025. While the roadmap ahead includes much of what you'd expect to see in new content, the core gameplay itself will see a few seismic shifts, like the additions of hero perks. Here's everything you need to know.
12/02/2025
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Official Mod Support on the Way
Warhorse Studios has announced that official Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 mod support is coming soon, promising to let players bring their wildest creations to medieval Bohemia.
12/02/2025
Nintendo Switch 2 Patent Suggests Joy-Cons Can be Rotated and the Console Played Upside Down
Nintendo has filed a new patent that suggests the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 has Joy-Con controllers that can be attached upside down.
12/02/2025
The Best Buy Presidents’ Day Sale Has Some Top Deals That Amazon Doesn't
Best Buy is offering a wide variety of deals in its Presidents’ Day sale, from Apple devices to TVs to PCs and so much more.
12/02/2025
Talking Point: Next Month, This Gorgeous Xbox-Published Platformer Will Be Five Years Old
However, it was an actual Xbox-published series that's perhaps highlighted this best over the last decade or so - and the most-recent game in that series hits the age of five next month.As you can possibly tell by the gorgeous artwork we've thrown up above - that series is Ori, and that almost-five-year-old entry is The Will of the Wisps, which released for Xbox One back in March 2020.Yep, in just under a month this second Ori title will have been out for five years, which is sorta crazy - we still think of this as a very recent release from Xbox Game Studios!
12/02/2025
Captain America: Brave New World Review
Recycling The Winter Soldier’s political thriller structure (and even specific plot points) is no way to set Sam Wilson apart from Steve Rogers on the big screen
12/02/2025
Civilization 7 Mod Makers Are Already Tinkering With Its UI, Map Size, and More
Civilization 7 is out and developer Firaxis is already working to address its 'mixed' user review rating on Steam. But modders are also on the case, adding what they can to expand and iterate on the base experience.
12/02/2025
Poll: What Kind Of Review Scores Are You Predicting For Avowed?
Where will the Metacritic average land?Avowed's early access launch is right around the corner at the time of writing (be sure to check out our full Avowed release times guide for all the details you need), and that means the reviews are also set to drop in the very near future.Read the full article on purexbox.com
12/02/2025
Mufasa’s 4K Steelbook Is Now Available To Preorder
Mufasa: The Lion King's 4K/Blu-ray steelbook is now available to preorder for $65.99. It's set to release on April 1.
12/02/2025
Elden Ring Nightreign Continues The Saga On Xbox This May
The new spin-off has a release date!Ahead of an upcoming network test hosted by FromSoftware, the Japanese developer has announced its release date for Elden Ring Nightreign.The multiplayer spin-off to 2022 mega-hit Elden Ring comes to Xbox on May 30th, with pre-orders now live for the upcoming title.
12/02/2025
Elden Ring Nightreign: Here’s What Comes in Each Edition
Everything you need to know to preorder Elden Ring Nightreign, including its release date, what comes in each edition, and what the heck the game actually is.
12/02/2025
Elden Ring Nightreign Release Date Confirmed
Elden Ring Nightreign publisher Namco Bandai has set a May 30, 2025 release date.
12/02/2025
EA Missed Out On Buying Blizzard & Some Big Activision Franchises, Says Former CCO
"EA saw all those first and passed".Speaking in a new interview on the Grit podcast, former Electronic Arts CCO Bing Gordon claimed that EA passed on some huge gaming IP before Activision picked them up.Gordon namedrops Call of Duty and Guitar Hero as two series that went to ActiBlizz after EA decided against buying them - and the former EA exec even says the company had the chance to acquire WoW developer Blizzard at one stage as well.
12/02/2025
Elden Ring Nightreign: First Impressions of the Network Test Build
A full run of Elden Ring Nightreign lasts around 30-45 minutes, depending on how fast you take down the ending bosses. While it’s presented as a three-day cycle, it really boils down to five separate phases - day one, night one, day two, night two, and the final boss.
12/02/2025
EA 'Passed' on Buying Call of Duty, Guitar Hero, and Even World of Warcraft Studio Blizzard, Former Exec Reveals
EA "passed" on buying a number of blockbuster Activision Blizzard games, including Call of Duty, Guitar Hero, and even World of Warcraft developer Blizzard.
12/02/2025
Every Marvel TV Show in the Disney+ Era Ranked
The Disney+ era of Marvel television has officially been running long enough for us to take a look at its respective shows and give them the ranking treatment. Did your favorite make our #1 spot?
12/02/2025
Ninja Gaiden 2 Black Adds Multiple New Features In Latest Xbox Update
Ninja Gaiden 2 Black was the shadow drop of the Xbox Developer Direct showcase back in January, and it's continued to improve since its release with a few new updates - including one this week that adds multiple new features.Most notably, the game now includes a New Game Plus option along with a Photo Mode.Read the full article on purexbox.com
12/02/2025
Killing Floor 3 Hands-On Preview: Stylishly Brutal Zombie Shooter
Over 70 years have passed since the events of Killing Floor 2, and the Horzine Corporation continues finding new ways to make our lives miserable. Few things are worse than the relentless pursuit of Zeds, especially now they've been augmented into something worse, yet Killing Floor 3 refines the existing formula to deliver a significant leap over its predecessor. What's here so far feels flashier, stylish, and it's shaping up to be a bloody good time.
12/02/2025
Ninja Gaiden 2 Black Update Adds New Game Plus and More
Team Ninja has released a large patch for Ninja Gaiden 2 Black, bringing it up to Ver 1.0.7.0 and adding New Game Plus, Photo Mode, and more. It's available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, and PC via Steam and the Microsoft Store.
12/02/2025
Bobby Kotick Declares Former EA Boss John Riccitiello 'Worst CEO in Video Games'
Former Activision Blizzard boss Bobby Kotick has hit out at ex-EA CEO John Riccitiello, calling him "the worst CEO in video games."
12/02/2025
Remedy Talks Upcoming Projects As Alan Wake 2 Finally Makes A Profit
Finnish game maker Remedy has been addressing investors in a new financial call this week, and the fresh fiscal report provides some nice updates on Control 2, the team's Max Payne remakes, and how Alan Wake 2 is doing after more than a year on the market.Last year, we heard that Remedy hadn't yet made a profit on the title, but that seems to have changed right at the end of 2024.Following the launch of its Lake House DLC, alongside a physical release, Alan Wake 2 started to make a profit at the tail end of the year.
12/02/2025
Being an Absolute Arse in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Unlocks a Dire Secret Ending
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 lets players act how they like in the medieval open world but not without consequences, and it turns out being an absolute arse all the time unlocks a secret, utterly dire ending.
12/02/2025
Feature: 10 Xbox Indie Games To Look Out For In February 2025
Just looking at February 2025's new releases lineup alone, we've got at least 30 heading our way throughout the month, and probably more like 50 by the time we get to February 28th!It's very difficult to keep on top of all these, so we always try and help at least a little bit by providing a list of 10 new Xbox indie games every month that might be worth putting on your radar.This includes games with a more mainstream publisher - as long as they've been made by an indie-style developer, they're up for inclusion on this list.
12/02/2025
Crysis 4 ‘On Hold’ as Developer Crytek Announces Layoffs Affecting Up to 60 Staff
Hunt: Showdown developer Crytek has announced a round of layoffs affecting 60 of its 400 staff, and confirmed Crysis 4 is on hold.
12/02/2025
Former Activision Blizzard Boss Bobby Kotick Slams Warcraft Film, Calls It 'One of the Worst Movies I've Ever Seen'
Former Activision Blizzard boss Bobby Kotick believes Universal's 2016 adaptation of Activision Blizzard's Warcraft was "one of the worst movies ever seen."
12/02/2025
Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Is Reportedly On Its Way To Xbox Game Pass
NOT the 2022 version.While the reports clarify that this is not 2022's Modern Warfare 2, it could be either the 2009 original or the game's campaign remaster from 2020.Both outlets mention this campaign remaster in their reporting, but neither can confirm whether it's that release or the Xbox 360 version at this time.
12/02/2025
Alan Wake 2 Tops 2 million Sales and Finally Starts Turning a Profit
Alan Wake 2 has exceeded 2 million sales worldwide and is finally turning a profit for developer Remedy.
12/02/2025
Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy Review
Crackling comedy, a sizzling age-gap romance and a new kind of sincerity make Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy second-best only to the original.
12/02/2025
One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 'Next Gen' Xbox Version Announced
New DLC is also on the horizon.One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 made its debut in 2020 and now to celebrate four million sales it's getting a "next gen" upgrade.This "ultimate version" will be coming to Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 and will include "every DLC character".
12/02/2025
AU Deals: A Historic Low Red Dead, A Slam Dunk on NBA 2K25, Cheap Civ VII, and More!
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12/02/2025
Save an Extra $200 Off the Best Budget-Friendly Ergonomic Chair
The Flexispot C7 offers a plethora of excellent features at an affordable price.
11/02/2025
Sony Bravia Theater Quad Review
The Sony Bravia Theater Quad creates an unmatched home theater experience that utilizes four three-way speakers to deliver incredibly detailed sound and truly exceptional Dolby Atmos content.
11/02/2025
Mortal Kombat 2: First Look at Karl Urban's Johnny Cage
We got a first look at Karl Urban playing Johnny Cage in the upcoming Mortal Kombat 2 movie.
11/02/2025
The Best Deals Today: Snorlax Squishmallow, Manscaped Shaver, HP Omen RTX 5090 Gaming PC
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11/02/2025
The Best Mouse Pads for Gaming in 2025
The decision to buy a mouse pad is a personal one. Please consult your local PC building doctor, and this IGN guide, before making a purchase.
11/02/2025
Pokémon Horizons: Season 2 – The Search for Laqua Review
Instead of expanding upon the innovations of Pokémon Horizon’s first season, The Search for Laqua does itself a great disservice by refusing time and again to commit to its strengths.
11/02/2025
Preorder the HP Omen 45L Prebuilt Gaming PC Equipped with the RTX 5090 GPU
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11/02/2025
Lenovo Legion Go S Review
The Lenovo Legion Go S is a smaller handheld gaming PC, packed with an AMD Z2 Go APU, 32GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD. But can it keep up with the recent run of excellent gaming handhelds?
11/02/2025
The Best G-Sync Monitors to Pair With Your Nvidia GPU
From budget monitors to ultra-wide displays, we've picked out the best G-Sync monitors that'll crush screen tearing.
11/02/2025
Give the Gift of Squish for Valentine's Day: Sleeping Pokemon Squishmallows Are on Sale
These snuggly soft Squishmallows can be delivered by February 14.
11/02/2025
Poll: What Score Would You Give Sniper Elite: Resistance On Xbox Game Pass?
You already know what we think - the Pure Xbox review of Sniper Elite: Resistance gave the game a "Great" 8/10 and praised it as "quite simply more of the series at its very best".However, our reviewer also acknowledged that the game can feel "over-familiar" in some ways, particularly in terms of its setting.Read the full article on purexbox.com
11/02/2025
How to Read The Witcher Books in Order
Here’s how to read The Witcher books in order that Netflix's Henry Cavill series is based on.
11/02/2025
Why Is Hulk Villain The Leader in Captain America: Brave New World?
Marvel is gearing up to reintroduce Tim Blake Nelson's The Leader in the MCU, but not in a Hulk movie. Find out why this scary-smart villain is instead focusing his wrath on Sam Wilson in Captain America: Brave New World.
11/02/2025
Guide: All Xbox Games With Mod Support
A list of games with mods for Xbox consoles.That's what we've been doing - scouring the internet for details on all the Xbox games with support for mods.We've found plenty of people mentioning them, but haven't come across any kind of definitive roundup - and unfortunately this is a category that Microsoft doesn't include at all when adding games to the Xbox Store.
11/02/2025
Yakuza / Like a Dragon Fans Choosing Upcoming Official Merch, From Cult Clothes, Traffic Cones, and More Bizarre Items
Yakuza / Like a Dragon is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year and, to celebrate, developer Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio is letting fans choose what it should make for upcoming official merch. Options include cult clothes, a traffic cone, golden underwear, and more bizarre items.
11/02/2025
Where to Stream The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep (and How It Fits Into The Witcher Timeline)
Netflix has released its newest addition to "The Witcher Universe," an animated movie featuring Doug Cockle as the voice of Geralt.
11/02/2025
Roundup: The Early Previews Are In For Xbox's South Of Midnight
A compelling Southern adventure.Roughly two months out from its Xbox Game Pass launch, Compulsion Games' South of Midnight has been in the hands of critics for some early playtime this week - and a bunch of written and video previews have now dropped.Read the full article on purexbox.com
11/02/2025
Preview: South Of Midnight Preview (Xbox) - A Compulsion We're Desperate To Indulge
After more than six years in the shadows, Compulsion Games is back with its first Xbox-published title since being acquired by Microsoft - and after a few hours getting stuck into its bayou-flavoured world, South of Midnight is quickly becoming a compulsion we're dying to further indulge.Our 'hands on' preview for the title took us through the game's third chapter, whilst introducing some rough story beats, combat mechanics and traversal techniques - and things quickly locked into place.South of Midnight looks and feels like a storybook that's sprung into life - in the best way possible!
11/02/2025
Board Game Sale at Amazon: Buy 1, Get 1 Half Off
Amazon is running a huge "buy 1, get 1 half off" sale on board games that encompasses everything from Azul and Catan to Twister and Guess Who?
11/02/2025
Assassin's Creed Shadows Players Won't Be 'Missing Out' If They Largely Ignore One Protagonist
Ubisoft has assured that Assassin's Creed Shadows players who largely ignore one of the dual protagonists won't be "missing out."
11/02/2025
Random: Xbox Fan Shares Clip Of Microsoft's Console Factory Line From 2006
You read that right, November 2025 marks two whole decades since Microsoft's seminal Xbox console first launched - which is a bit of a scary thought, if we're honest.However, we do have lots of nostalgia for that period, and an old video clip has resurfaced that transports us right back to the time of Project Gotham Racing and Gears of War.Shared on Reddit earlier this week, an old video clip from now-defunct outlet 1Up depicts an old Xbox 360 manufacturing line from circa 2006.
11/02/2025
South of Midnight: The Final Preview
After finally playing South of Midnight for ourselves, we found that the We Happy Few developer’s first game since being acquired by Xbox is anything but generic.
11/02/2025
The White Lotus Season 3 Episodes 1-6 Review
A lack of interesting stories, interesting characters, and Jennifer Coolidge make The White Lotus Season 3 a particularly dour and repetitive experience.
11/02/2025
Marvel Rivals Reverses Plans to Deliver Mid-Season Rank Reset Following Player Backlash
NetEase Games is walking back plans to issue a mid-season rank reset for Marvel Rivals Competitive players less than 24 hours after the move was announced.
11/02/2025
PlayStation State of Play Announced for Tomorrow, February 12
Sony has announced a PlayStation State of Play stream will take place tomorrow, February 12.
11/02/2025
Resident Evil 7, Devil May Cry 5, and More Included in Fanatical’s Build Your Own Capcom Bundle
Fanatical's offering a Build Your Own Capcom Bundle that features an excellent variety of games for PC players, from Resident Evil 7 to Devil May Cry 5 and more.
11/02/2025
The Witcher’s Doug Cockle on Becoming Netflix’s Latest Geralt
Voice actor Doug Cockle details his journey all the way from the first Witcher video game to his latest adventure as Netflix's Geralt in the animated movie, The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep.
11/02/2025
Xbox Adds Four More Titles To 'Stream Your Own Game' Service
Cloud gaming on XGP.Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members can now stream the likes of Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night and Return to Grace on Xbox Cloud Gaming, if they own those games.Owners will be able to play these titles on the cloud even when they leave Game Pass this weekend, but players still need to be subscribed to GPU to access cloud streaming capabilities.
11/02/2025
Deals: Our Top 10 Picks From This Week's New Xbox Sales (February 11-18)
Three big sales have been added this week.Tuesday has arrived once more, which means new sales on the Xbox Store - three of them, to be exact!The highlight is arguably a new Publisher Spotlight sale featuring a bunch of companies from Activision to Team17, while there's also a bargain-filled ID@Xbox Multiplayer Madness sale and the usual set of Xbox Game Pass exclusive discounts.
11/02/2025
Xbox Praised For Putting 'Lots Of Effort' Into Store Curation Compared To Sony & Nintendo
"They have pretty high standards".Over the last couple of console generations, digital storefronts have become a lot more open, operating a more freeform approach to game listings akin to something like Steam.In short, Sony and Nintendo have been more lax when it comes to these low-quality titles appearing on their digital stores - the latter in particular during the Switch era.
11/02/2025
Stellar Blade Dev Shift Up Posts Record Year, Sales of PC Version Still Expected to Outsell PS5
Stellar Blade developer Shift Up has posted a record breaking year financially as Stellar Blade brought in $43 million in royalties, and the PC version is expected to outsell the original PlayStation 5 game.
11/02/2025
Sony Turned Down The Order: 1886 Sequel Due to Critical Reception, Dev Says
Sony allegedly turned down a sequel to PlayStation 4 game The Order: 1886 due to its poor critical reception, the co-founder of developer Ready at Dawn has said.
11/02/2025
Microsoft Is Assisting Development On Xbox Console Launch Exclusive 'Mecha BREAK'
Coming Spring 2025.Shortly after the Xbox Games Showcase last summer, Microsoft announced that third-person shooter Mecha BREAK was coming to Xbox consoles in 2025 - and now the development team has narrowed down a release window, with the help of Team Xbox.Chinese developer Amazing Seasun Games has announced that Mecha BREAK is coming to Xbox Series X|S and PC in Spring 2025.
11/02/2025
Captain America: Brave New World Is the Start of Avengers 2.0
With Avengers: Doomsday just one year away, the reassembly of the MCU's premier team begins in Captain America: Brave New World.
11/02/2025
'Delta Force' Unveils Campaign Release Date, Xbox Version Set To Launch Soon
"Step into the boots of an elite Delta Force operator".It was announced back in 2023 that Delta Force: Hawk Ops would be making its way to Xbox at some point, but it first launched last year on PC to decent impressions - and now it's also about to get a single-player campaign.Known as Black Hawk Down, this portion of the game will require payment unlike the free-to-play multiplayer (full pricing details have yet to be revealed at the time of writing) and will release on February 21st - for PC alone right now.
11/02/2025
Civilization 7 Patch 1.0.1 Addresses Some of the Negative Feedback From Advanced Access
Civilization 7 update 1.0.1 out now just in time for the full launch. Check out the patch notes.
11/02/2025
Avowed Xbox Preload Now Live Ahead Of Game Pass Release
We're fast approaching the Xbox Game Pass launch for Avowed, and about a week out from that release, the Obsidian team has set preloads live for its upcoming RPG on Xbox and PC.Heading to Game Pass on February 18, Avowed is now available to download - coming in at roughly 74.8GB on Xbox Series X.Over on PC, preloads are also ready to go - the game clocks in at roughly 72GB on that platform.
11/02/2025
The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep Review
Doug Cockle’s return as Geralt of Rivia is a casting coup worth celebrating. Too bad the movie he stars in is so boilerplate.
11/02/2025
Why Are the Thunderbolts* Called That, and Did Marvel Just Explain the Asterisk in the Title?
The Avengers are not available... according to an international poster for Thunderbolts.
11/02/2025
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11/02/2025
The Best Deals Today: AirPods, Gaming Chairs, Witcher Gwent Deck, Power Bank, and More
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10/02/2025
The Secretlab Presidents' Day Sale Starts Now: Save on the Best Gaming Chairs of 2025
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10/02/2025
Score a Massive 20TB Seagate External Hard Drive for Only $229.99 at Best Buy
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10/02/2025
AU Deals: An Impressive Foots On With the Moza CRP2 Pedals, Best Prices, and More!
We turn the key on our favourite sims and get off on the right foot with Moza's latest premium pedal offering.
10/02/2025
The Apple iPad Mini Is on Sale Today (The Best iPad for Reading & Portability)
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10/02/2025
Marvel Rivals Sets February Release Date for The Thing and Human Torch
Marvel Rivals will soon round out The Fantastic Four team after developer NetEase Games announced The Thing and Human Torch release date.
10/02/2025
The Lenovo President's Day Sale Starts Now: Save Big With These Legion Prebuilt Gaming PC Deals
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10/02/2025
Phasmophobia Dev Details Its First Major Update Since Xbox Launch
Indie horror hit Phasmophobia finally launched on Xbox late last year after some lengthy delays, and now the team over at Kinetic Games has delivered a roadmap of what's to come - including details of its first major update since the game's console launch.That update will be named 'Chronicle', and it's "all about revamping the way you record evidence (and are rewarded for it!)The team also says that its Chronicle update will bring "our new piece of hunting equipment - the Sound Recorder".
10/02/2025
Take-Two CEO Believes GTA 6 Will Help Sell Xbox Consoles In 2025
In light of new financial details from GTA owner Take-Two, we've been hearing a bit more about GTA 6 in recent days, including the company reaffirming the game's Fall 2025 release window.Zelnick believes that some big 2025 releases, including ones from his own company like GTA 6, will result in "a meaningful uptick in console sales in calendar 25".The CEO adds "historically that has sold consoles".
10/02/2025
Which Amazon Fire TV Stick Should You Buy in 2025?
Some of these even let you play Xbox games now.
10/02/2025
The Lycan: Exclusive Preview of Thomas Jane's New Horror Comic
The Punisher star Thomas Jane is making the jump to comics with a horror series called The Lycan, and we've got an exclusive preview of the first chapter.
10/02/2025
Xbox Series S 'Greatly Helped' With Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Development
For the past week or so, Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 has been the talk of the town, and rightly so - this new Xbox RPG managed a smashing 9/10 rating here at PX towers last week.All in all, the game feels much better optimized than its predecessor did at launch - and it sounds like Xbox Series S really helped the team bring the sequel to life on current-gen consoles.Speaking on a recent episode of the Iron Lords podcast, a member of the development team over at Warhorse Studios touched on Xbox Series S, and how making the game for that console "greatly helped" the team focus its optimization efforts on all platforms.
10/02/2025
Roblox Referenced in Active SEC Investigation, Report Confirms
The eminently popular live service game Roblox is involved in an active investigation by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) according to a new report, though the extent is unclear.
10/02/2025
Fantasian Neo Dimension for Switch and PS5 Hits Its Lowest Price Yet at Amazon
Fantasian Neo Dimension for PS5 and Nintendo Switch drops to $39.99 at Amazon, 20% off its list price of $49.99.
10/02/2025
Another Classic Resident Evil Game Has Been Rated For Xbox Series X|S
Last month, an online rating was spotted for Resident Evil 6 on Xbox Series X|S, and although that's not led to a formal current-gen announcement from Capcom just yet, another classic Resi game has appeared on the ESRB ratings board this week.Resident Evil 5, 2009's mainline RE title that heavily featured co-op in pretty much every aspect of the game, has been rated for Xbox Series X|S in the US.Here's the rating posted online, along with the ESRB's description of the title:Read the full article on purexbox.com
10/02/2025
Spooked by the 2011 PSN Hack, Some PlayStation Customers Want Sony to Say Exactly What Went Wrong With PSN Over the Weekend
Sony has said the 24-hour outage that knocked out PlayStation Network over the weekend was due to an “operational issue," but some PlayStation customers want more detail on what went wrong.
10/02/2025
Talking Point: What Would You Want From A New Batman Game?
One's reportedly in the works at Rocksteady Studios.Last week, a massive Bloomberg report on the future of Warner Bros. game development dropped, and in there was a little tidbit about the future of Rocksteady Studios.Indeed, according to the report, the Suicide Squad developer is now back to making another Batman game, which has us thinking about what we'd like to see from a potential follow-up to 2015's Arkham Knight.
10/02/2025
Monster Hunter Wilds Beta Gets Extra 24 Hours After PSN Outage
Capcom has extended the Monster Hunter Wilds beta after the PlayStation Network outage rendered the previous test unplayable for 24 hours.
10/02/2025
Xbox's Monster Hunter Wilds Beta Extended Thanks To PlayStation Network Outage
However, since then the gaming world has experienced a massive outage over on the PlayStation Network - which has caused the Monster Hunter dev to extend its test.Announced earlier today, Japanese game maker Capcom has revealed that the team's upcoming Monster Hunter Wilds beta period will now be extended by 24 hours.This extension is applicable to all platforms - despite last weekend's network outage only affecting PlayStation users.
10/02/2025
Captain America: Brave New World Is Secretly an Incredible Hulk Sequel
With Captain America: Brave New World, Marvel has finally crafted a follow-up to 2008's The Incredible Hulk. Let's explore why the newest MCU movie is an Incredible Hulk sequel in all but name.
10/02/2025
As Civilization 7 Dataminers Discover Reference to the Atomic Age, Firaxis Says 'We're Excited for Where This Is Going'
Civilization 7 dataminers have unearthed evidence to suggest the game is set to receive a fourth, unannounced Age — and developer Firaxis has teased its plans in an interview with IGN.
10/02/2025
Take-Two Boss Unconcerned by Plummeting PS5 and Xbox Sales, Insists GTA 6 Will Cause 'A Meaningful Uptick in Console Sales' in 2025
We spoke to Take-Two boss Strauss Zelnick about GTA 6's no-show on PC, why the game will spark a resurgence of PS5 and Xbox Series X and S sales, and more.
10/02/2025
Avowed's Full Performance Mode Options Detailed For Xbox Series X
In the run up to Avowed launching on Xbox Game Pass, we're hearing more about the shape of the game following its 2024 delay - and it sounds like Xbox Series X users will have plenty of performance options on day one.After finding out the game can at least run "up to 60FPS", a new interview with game director Carrie Patel has revealed even more Avowed performance details.Here's what the Obsidian dev had to say when talking to Last Stand Media:Read the full article on purexbox.com
10/02/2025
Dragon Quest 12 Information to Be Revealed 'Little by Little,' Series Creator Yuji Horii Says
Dragon Quest 12 is still in development and information will be released “little by little,” series creator Yuji Horii has said.
10/02/2025
Fans React to Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl PlayStation Easter Egg
Football fans spent months preparing for Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl LIX halftime show, but no one was expecting to see the artist take another dig at Drake with a stadium-sized PlayStation Easter Egg.
10/02/2025
Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning Super Bowl Trailer Packs in Nostalgia and More Tom Cruise Stunts
Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning is shaping up to be one of 2025’s biggest movies, so Tom Cruise and co made sure to make a splash with a nostalgic Super Bowl trailer ahead of its theatrical premiere this May.
10/02/2025
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10/02/2025
How to Train Your Dragon Remake Super Bowl Trailer Teases Fiery Battles for Hiccup and Toothless
Dreamworks’ live-action How to Train Your Dragon remake swooped into the Big Game with a Super Bowl commercial that shows off even more from the remake of Toothless and Hiccup’s adventure.
10/02/2025
Thunderbolts* Reappears With Action-Packed Super Bowl Trailer and a First Look at Sentry
Marvel gave fans a closer look at Thunderbolts* with a new Super Bowl trailer that highlights the group's many different skills and what looks like our first look at its main villain, Sentry.
10/02/2025
Jurassic World Rebirth Super Bowl Trailer Reveals More Dinosaur Carnage Ahead of Summer Premiere
Jurassic World Rebirth stomped into Super Bowl Sunday with a special trailer that showed off even more dinosaur action ahead of its July 2025 premiere.
09/02/2025
Super Bowl 2025 Commercials and Trailers: All the Best Moments From the Big Game
Super Bowl LIX has officially arrived and we're here to gather all the biggest and best commercials and trailers that air alongside the epic battle between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles!
09/02/2025
Captain America Recap: The Messy Marvel Timeline That Led to Brave New World
Do you really remember everything you need to know before Captain America: Brave New World? Check out our timeline of the increasingly messy MCU events that have led to the fourth Cap film.
09/02/2025
UK Deals: Pokémon TCG 151 Restocked With A Discount On Amazon
Amazon tackles scalpers with their 151 restock, and there's a decent discount off RRP
09/02/2025
Firaxis Makes Surprise Sid Meier's Civilization 7 - VR Announcement
Firaxis has announced a virtual reality version of the recently released Civilization 7, called Sid Meier's Civilization 7 - VR. It's exclusive to the Meta Quest 3 and 3S.
08/02/2025
Talking Point: Are You Buying Kingdom Come Deliverance 2?
The reviews have been really good.We mentioned here at Pure Xbox earlier this week how Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 was shaping up to be a Game of the Year contender following its excellent reviews - so we're keen to see if you'll be picking it up in the near future!This is obviously the sequel to the 2018 original, and we reckon it's a "brutal and brilliant medieval epic" that absolutely improves upon KCD1 - in fact, we're going to have to find a spot for it in our Best Xbox RPGs list very soon!
08/02/2025
Here's What Might Be Leaving Xbox Game Pass In March 2025
What's leaving Xbox Game Pass in March 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!
08/02/2025
Feature: These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (February 10-14)
Including early access for Avowed!Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for February 10-14!We've got three particularly huge releases on the way over the next few days including the early access for Avowed, the full launch of Sid Meier’s Civilization VII and Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered.
08/02/2025
Buffy the Vampire Slayer May Be Getting a Reboot, But Maybe That's Not a Good Thing
Buffy the Vampire Slayer might be getting the reboot treatment. But should it?
08/02/2025
Amazon Has A Gaming Monitor For Every Budget With These UK Deals
Samsung, ASUS and AOC represent some of the best UK Deals on gaming monitors right now
08/02/2025
Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (February 8-9)
Any Far Cry New Dawn on Xbox Game Pass?Welcome to the weekend!We've got a handful of new Xbox Game Pass titles to check out over the next two days, along with cool Xbox Free Play Days additions, the Monster Hunter Wilds beta, and lots of sales on the Xbox Store!
08/02/2025
Save $575 Off the Powerful Alienware m16 RTX 4070 Gaming Laptop at Best Buy
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08/02/2025
Insomniac Games Pitched Resistance 4, But Never Got It Approved
Outgoing Insomniac Games president Ted Price shared that the studio once pitched Resistance 4 but never got the game greenlit.
08/02/2025
Yes, PSN Is Down
According to reports PSN and all online game services on PlayStation are currently down with no word on when they will be back up.
08/02/2025
The Best Deals Today: Power Banks, Hand Warmers, AirPods, 27-Game Bundle, Gaming Headsets, and More
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07/02/2025
HP Slashes the Price of the Omen 35L RTX 4070 Super Gaming PC to Well Under $1,400
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07/02/2025
This Killer Bundle of 27 Steam PC Games Is Only $15
The Safe In Our World Charity Bundle 2025 gets you 27 PC games on Steam for $15, and all of the proceeds go to a charity dedicated to mental health awareness in the video game industry.
07/02/2025
The Best Streaming Services With Free Trials in 2025
Take these streaming services on a test drive.