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Square Enix Is Bringing Eight Games To Xbox Today (September 26)
Including two Game Pass titles!!Microsoft wasn't kidding when it said it wanted to deepen its relationship with Square Enix - the Japanese game maker has just shadow dropped eight titles on Xbox today, following Team Green's Tokyo Game Show livestream.Okay, yes, six of these are Final Fantasy titles that make up the company's 'Pixel Remaster' collection, but they are all purchasable separately, and there's absolutely tons of content packed into these titles.
Six Games Announced For Xbox Game Pass At Tokyo Game Show 2024
Four of which are shadow drops!The Tokyo Game Show has been a great place for Xbox Game Pass reveals over the last few years, and today's Xbox event was no exception with six titles announced for the service - four of which are available to play TODAY!You could say the highlights here are the Square Enix games, but it seems like they're all great additions to Xbox Game Pass - and that includes the two PC exclusives in the form of Starcraft Remastered and Starcraft 2.
Roundup: All The Reveals From The Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2024 Event
Missed the event?Missed the Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2024 Showcase earlier today?You can always go back and watch the on-demand version for yourself, and we've also detailed all the important reveals in this article.
Poll: How Would You Grade The Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2024 Event?
What did you think of it?The dust is now beginning to settle on the Xbox Tokyo Game Show Showcase for 2024!If you haven't had a chance to watch it yet, you can catch the full thing over at our live coverage page, and we've also provided a separate recap of everything that happened as part of the show.
StarCraft Remastered & StarCraft 2 Coming To PC Game Pass This November
Microsoft has opened its Tokyo Game Show livestream with a bombshell today - StarCraft Remastered and StarCraft 2: Campaign Collection are coming to PC Game Pass later this year.Yep, announced by Phil Spencer himself as the broadcast kicked off, these two Blizzard classics are finally being made available on the Game Pass service.Unfortunately, there's no news of a console version here - for now we're just talking PC access via the base PC Game Pass service or Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (September 26-29)
Included With Xbox Game Pass.Welcome to your latest Xbox Free Play Days lineup! Today, Microsoft has set live its next batch of FPD titles, with three games hitting the service for this coming weekend.Here's what you can play with Xbox Free Play Days this week:Read the full article on purexbox.com
Live: Watch Xbox's Tokyo Game Show 2024 Showcase Here
"Including games coming to Xbox Game Pass".Hello, and welcome to the Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2024 Showcase!This event will feature upcoming first-party and third-party games targeted towards a Japanese audience, and we'll also be getting some Xbox Game Pass surprises!
Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster Apparently Spotted On Xbox
We've got some potentially exciting news for Final Fantasy fans ahead of Xbox's Tokyo Game Show broadcast.A banner for the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster has apparently been spotted on the Xbox dashboard.This collection is already available on Switch, PlayStation, Steam and mobile and includes the first six Final Fantasy games with new graphics and audio.
Star Wars Outlaws Locks In November Release For Its Lando Story DLC
Free content and updates are also on the way.Following the news Ubisoft will be delaying Assassin's Creed Shadows following Star Wars Outlaws' poor start, it's now announced the date for the Lando Story DLC.Read the full article on purexbox.com
PSA: Microsoft Is Discontinuing The Xbox Game Pass Mobile App In November
"We’re streamlining the mobile app experience".Xbox's September 2024 update is quite a biggie, with features like game update preloads coming as a handy new feature for the next console update.However, as part of today's news, Microsoft has also announced that it plans to shut down the Xbox Game Pass mobile app.
Assassin's Creed Shadows Delayed To Feb 2025, Partly Due To Poor Start For Star Wars Outlaws
Bad news for anyone who's been looking forward to Assassin's Creed Shadows - it's just been delayed from its planned November 15th launch to February 14, 2025.It needs more polish and refinement.In a message posted on social media, the team advised that the delay was in the "best interest of the game" and promised that although pre-orders are being cancelled, all future pre-orders will get the game's first expansion for free.
Here's What's Included In The Xbox September 2024 Update
Lots of cool new features coming to Xbox One & Series X|S.The Xbox September 2024 update has been detailed by Microsoft today, and it includes a bunch of new features coming to console, PC and the Xbox app for mobile.As far as we know, it's rolling out in the very near future.
New Microsoft Rewards Bonus Will Reward Some Players With 1000 Points Per-Month
Hopefully it rolls out to more regions soon.It's always a good day when we get to report some positive Microsoft Rewards news!Starting this month, MS Rewards has begun rolling out a new "PC Weekly Bonus" to users in certain regions, which allows them to earn up to 1000 points per-month for playing Xbox games on PC for at least five days a week.
Ubisoft Cancels Tokyo Game Show Livestream Right At The Last Minute
However, one company that will no longer be delivering a TGS showcase is Ubisoft;the team has decided to back out of the event right at the last minute.Posting on Twitter just yesterday, Ubisoft Japan has has cancelled its previously planned TGS livestream due to "various circumstances".
Metaphor: ReFantazio Adds Generous Free 'Prologue' Demo On Xbox Series X|S
Only available via the Xbox KR Store for now.If you've been looking forward to the release of Metaphor: ReFantazio on Xbox Series X|S this October, you'll be glad to hear that Atlus is releasing a free prologue demo today - as announced as part of Tokyo Game Show 2024.The demo, which is currently available on the Xbox Korea store (but not anywhere else just yet), is estimated to be five hours long in all, and save data will transfer to the full game when it launches next month.
After Leaving Xbox Game Pass, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre Gets Price Slashed
Last month, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre left the Xbox Game Pass service after a year on the market, and now publisher Gun Interactive has decided to give the game a permanent price cut.Taking to social media this week, the team has announced that the multiplayer slasher will now cost players just $19.99, down from the previous price point of $39.99.This will now be the game's official price point on Xbox.
ArcheAge Chronicles Debuts Its Online Action RPG On Xbox In 2025
One of the games that was quietly announced for Xbox following this week's PlayStation State of Play event was ArcheAge Chronicles, which is a fast-paced online action RPG that will be coming to Series X and S in 2025.Said to feature an "expansive open world" and a "dynamic combat system", ArcheAge Chronicles is the sequel to the 2013 PC original that just recently closed its servers.This new version also promises a "deep narrative" and a "player-driven economy" alongside plenty of community features, so it's sounding pretty ambitious so far.
ArcheAge Chronicles Brings Its Online Action RPG To Xbox In 2025
One of the games that was quietly announced for Xbox following this week's PlayStation State of Play event was ArcheAge Chronicles, which is a fast-paced online action RPG that will be coming to Series X and S in 2025.Said to feature an "expansive open world" and a "dynamic combat system", ArcheAge Chronicles is the sequel to the 2013 PC original that just recently closed its servers.This new version also promises a "deep narrative" and a "player-driven economy" alongside plenty of community features, so it's sounding pretty ambitious so far.
Reminder: Nine Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass This Weekend (September 30)
Last week, Microsoft revealed a huge list of titles leaving Xbox Game Pass - with 10 games initially said to be departing the service at the end of the month.Thankfully though, one of those has now been chalked off the list, with Warhammer 40K: Darktide now staying on Xbox Game Pass. Phew.However, nine games are still leaving after this coming weekend, so, here's the updated list - and the date for them all exiting the service:Read the full article on purexbox.com
Lunar Remastered Collection Brings Retro JRPG Action To Xbox In Spring 2025
PlayStation's recent State of Play was loaded with all sorts of Xbox-related announcements, and one in particular for JRPG fans was the Lunar Remastered Collection announcement.This game will include Lunar: Silver Star Story and Lunar 2: Eternal Blue and launches in Spring 2025 for Xbox One.This updated collection will include updated graphics, sound, and various quality-of-life improvements like the ability to speed up battles.
Video: Sonic X Shadow Generations Story Trailer Released Ahead Of Xbox Launch
The blue blur returns next month.During its Sonic Central broadcast this week, Sega shared another look at the upcoming release Sonic X Shadow Generations.Black Doom also returns and you can also see Maria in this latest trailer.
Roundup: All The Xbox Reveals From September 2024's State Of Play Event
Don't worry, they're not all PS5 exclusives!Today's PlayStation State of Play event for September 2024 included a bunch of games that are also coming to Xbox, including the likes of ArcheAge Chronicles, Monster Hunter: Wilds and Legacy of Kain Soul Reaver 1-2 Remastered.If any other games get Xbox confirmations in the near future, we'll update this list accordingly.
'Legacy Of Kain: Soul Reaver 1-2 Remastered' Heading To Xbox In December 2024
Making their Xbox debuts!After leaking on the web earlier today, Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1-2 Remastered has officially been announced at Sony's State of Play showcase.Despite featuring at the PlayStation show, this new collection is confirmed for Xbox, marking the debuts of Soul Reaver 1 and 2 for Microsoft's platform.
Monster Hunter Wilds Coming To Xbox Series X|S February 2025
During the PlayStation 'State of Play' broadcast today, Capcom lifted the lid on the release date for Monster Hunter Wilds.It's officially coming to the Xbox Series X|S next year on 28th February 2025, with pre-orders now live.If you pre-order now, you'll also receive some bonus goodies like the Layered Armor Guild Knight Set and the Premium Deluxe Edition will come with even more goodies.
Alan Wake 2 Lake House Expansion Hits Xbox Next Month
Welcome to the Remedy-verse.Remedy Entertainment has just unveiled a short teaser trailer for its upcoming Alan Wake 2 expansion - with the 'Lake House' DLC now set to hit Xbox consoles next month.The game's second expansion follows on from the fantastic Night Springs add-on, which launched on Xbox earlier this year.
Xbox Unveils New Transparent Controller Along With Six 'Design Lab' Variants
The Ghost Cipher Special Edition is available to pre-order today.Xbox has today unveiled its latest new controller in the form of the Ghost Cipher Special Edition, which features a transparent silver design complete with a bronze d-pad and triggers.It's set to launch on October 8, 2024.
Pick One: Which Is Your Favourite 'Like A Dragon' Game On Xbox?
Does Infinite Wealth take the crown?Last week brought us a great surprise in the form of Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza In Hawaii, which is a brand-new game that's been announced for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S - launching in February of next year.To celebrate the occasion, we thought we'd do a little "Pick One" poll - but we've already done something similar with the "Yakuza" games in the past.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Is Shaping Up To Be An Xbox GOTY Contender
The first previews are extremely positive.The main takeaway is that Flight Sim 2024 is far more than just an add-on - it's a brand-new game complete with tons of new features including a Career System, massively heightened detail (increased by a factor of 4,000!), the ability to ride hot air balloons and so much more.This is going to be much bigger than Flight Sim 2020.
50 PS1 Games Will Be Coming To Xbox, Teases Antstream Arcade Dev
The excellent cloud-based retro games service Antstream Arcade recently launched on PlayStation following its Xbox debut a year ago, and it sounds like we could be getting some more PS1 games on there as a result.Speaking to Game Rant recently (thanks Time Extension for spotting it!), studio head Mike Rouse revealed that the company has licensed around 50 PS1 games in all, and until now they've just been trying to balance out the new additions across various systems.But, if there's more interest in "PlayStation Stuff", they'll look at doing more.
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Delivers 'Mixed' Results On Xbox One, Says Digital Foundry
Xbox One S struggles, but Xbox One X is much better.It's been exactly a week now since Star Wars Jedi: Survivor made its unlikely debut on Xbox One (and PS4), and as expected, the tech experts over at Digital Foundry have been analysing the last-gen version over the past few days.They say it's the worst way to play the game on console (no surprises there), and although the frame rate is fairly good, it struggles in cutscenes.
Guide: Xbox At Tokyo Game Show 2024: Date, Start Times, And What To Expect
It's time for another Xbox showcase!This week marks the arrival of Xbox's Tokyo Game Show 2024 event, which promises a series of reveals and updates for Xbox's first-party and third-party titles.In this guide, we've collected all the information you need to know about the Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2024 event, including the date, times, length, predictions about what we might see, and more!
Poll: If You Bought It, What Do You Think Of Space Marine 2 So Far?
It seems to have sold extremely well.It's been a few weeks now since Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 finally launched on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, and based on what we've been seeing on the Xbox charts, it appears to have sold pretty well so far.You already know what we think about this one - our review was pretty glowing for Space Marine 2 when we published it earlier in the month, giving the game an "Excellent" 9/10 score and praising it as a top-quality action title:Read the full article on purexbox.com
Xbox's Ara: History Untold Is Available Today With PC Game Pass (September 24)
An Xbox first-party title on PC.Today marks the arrival of a brand-new Xbox first-party game!The strategy title Ara: History Untold is officially launching on PC Game Pass, while the console version is said to be coming at some point down the line.
Space Marine 2 Success Has Dev Excited About Idea Of Third Game
"We just have to figure it out".The brutal co-op shooter Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 has seemingly been so successful it appears a third entry is likely to happen.Speaking to IGN recently, Saber Interactive's Chief Creative Officer Tim Willits mentioned how its breakout success (with over 2 million players at launch) would go on to "positively" impact the developer's future projects, and he would "love" to do a third Space Marine title.
Xbox Provides 'Progress Update' On Its Carbon Reduction Goals
Being a part of Microsoft, Xbox has its own commitment to "meaningfully reduce" its environmental impact and become a "carbon negative, water positive and zero waste company by 2030".It's now provided a "progress update" about its carbon reduction goals.In just three years, it's managed to contribute to its goal with interventions to "reduce energy from console usage".
Capcom Asks Fans If They Would Like To See More 'Deluxe Remasters'
Following the recent release of the Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster, Capcom has now put out a new survey, asking fans what other "deluxe remaster" titles they would like to see in the future.In this survey, Capcom asks "would you like to see more 'deluxe remaster' titles like this in the future?', with remasters being defined as games with improved playability and updated graphics (thanks VGC).
Stardew Valley's 1.6 Console Update Comes To Xbox This November
Creator thanks fans for their patience.Yesterday, Stardew Valley creator Eric 'ConcernedApe' Barone finally locked in a console release date for the anticipated Version 1.6 update.It will roll out on 4th November 2024, as part of this, it will also include the latest build 1.6.9, which will launch on the PC around the same time.
TMNT: Shredder's Revenge Scores 'Radical Reptiles' DLC Update
Out of nowhere, Tribute Games and Dotemu have revealed a DLC update is on the way to Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge.An official trailer (which has now been taken down) reveals how "Radical Reptiles" will add Mondo Gecko and Mona Lisa.It will also come with a free "rockin' Remix mode" of the official soundtrack, with multiple guest artists (thanks, Wario64).
Xbox 360 Classic Halo 3: ODST Celebrates Its 15th Anniversary
"Remember the Rookie".Microsoft is already planning for certain other Halo and Xbox-related anniversaries, but right now, the focus is on the Xbox 360 classic Halo 3: ODST.Believe it or not, but it's now been 15 years since we dropped into New Mombasa as a rookie on a mission to locate Alpha-Nine.
Soapbox: Gears Of War E-Day Could Be Something Special, If The Coalition Gets It Right
During Xbox's big summer showcase, the team announced a brand new Gears game in the form of Gears of War: E-Day - a good five years on from Gears 5 hitting Xbox One.More than anything, E-Day's reveal felt like a relief - we finally knew about the next Gears of War title after The Coalition had gone dark for longer than anticipated.Gears of War 4 and 5 are great Xbox titles, and even smaller projects like Gears: Ultimate Edition and the team's work on The Matrix Awakens have been successful endeavours as well.
Sony's PS4 Exclusive 'Predator: Hunting Grounds' Is Finally Coming To Xbox
Update: We've got an October release date!There will be three editions to choose from, but unfortunately the physical release remains a PS5 exclusive.Keep an eye out on the Xbox Store - we're assuming pre-orders will go live in the near future.
Xbox Exec Reveals How Much Money Microsoft Has Made From Halo
Look, we know that Halo is one of Xbox's biggest franchises - it's been synonymous with the brand since 2001 when it made its OG Xbox debut.It's always been safe to assume that the famous sci-fi series makes plenty of bank for Microsoft, and a new LinkedIn post hints at the kind of money the Xbox owner is bringing in from Halo.According to Lillian Lehmann, senior business manager at Microsoft (and former Halo business manager), Halo is a "$10 billion franchise" for Microsoft - and that includes games and various other forms of income for the legendary Xbox series.
SEGA Is Bringing 'Two Point Museum' To Xbox Series X|S In March 2025
Update: SEGA locks in a March release date.Update (Mon 23rd Sep, 2024): If you've been looking forward to this one, you'll be glad to know that Two Point Museum has now locked in a release date of March 4, 2025 for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S.Pre-orders are now available on the Xbox Store and Amazon as well, and we're pleasantly surprised to see the main version retailing at just £24.99 / $29.99.
The Crew Motorfest Year 2 Promises 'Exciting Updates' To Follow Free Map In November
Starting with, yep, functioning mirrors!Yep, right after the game introduces its racers to Maui — the game's second map — Motorfest will kick off its second year of updates.Year 2 begins with one of the community's long-running gripes with the series: proper functioning mirrors are coming to the game on November 6th!
Review: Ara: History Untold (PC) - Xbox Game Studios Delivers Yet Another Great Strategy Title
History evolved.Following the release of Age of Mythology: Retold earlier this month, the Microsoft-published simultaneous turn-based “historical grand strategy” game Ara: History Untold has now arrived exclusively for PC under the Xbox Game Studios label.After a stunning opening cinematic filled with a canvas of history, you’re met with the main menu which is comprised of single and multiplayer modes.
Review: Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed (Xbox) - Nintendo Wii Classic Gets A Modern Makeover
Hopefully you'll forgive us for not having that much experience with the original Disney Epic Mickey for Nintendo Wii, as although the sequel arrived on Xbox 360 in 2012, Xbox fans have never been treated to the first entry in this series until now.It's been a long wait, but the good news is that developer Purple Lamp has added more than just a lick of paint to this excellent 2024 remake for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S.For those who never got to play the Wii version, Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed revolves around a world full of forgotten Disney characters who become plagued by a monstrous force known as the Blot after Mickey accidentally spills paint and thinner onto their magical realm.
Rumour: Microsoft To Launch Next-Gen With Series X Successor & Handheld Xbox
"We tentatively believe based on our sources...".On the back of a recent interview discussing Xbox's upcoming anniversary plans, outlet Windows Central believes that Microsoft will kick off the next generation with "at least" an Xbox Series X follow-up and a Steam Deck-like handheld console.This time, the site says "we tentatively believe based on our sources" that Microsoft is planning this two-pronged approach to its next-generation system.
Review: EA Sports FC 25 (Xbox) - Solid Footie & New Tactical Depth, But It's Hard To Get Excited This Year
A bit Lionel Messy, innit.It's EA FC's second season filling a FIFA-shaped hole in our hearts wallets and, after a strong debut that we scored 8/10 last year, we've been feeling pretty optimistic about how this new series could look to cement itself in 2025.As it turns out, it's a new tactical depth, in the form of FC IQ, that EA FC 25 is choosing to push as the big change to how this new footie franchise does things.
The Lord Of The Rings Is Getting A New 'Hobbit Life Sim' For Xbox
Update: And it now has a release date!Update (Mon 23rd Sep, 2024): A few months on, we've now got a release date for Tales of the Shire: A Lord of the Rings Game!It will officially be available on March 25, 2025 for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S.
Microsoft Is 'Building Plans' For The 25th Anniversary Of Xbox And Halo
"We’re building plans for the 25th anniversary".By the time 2026 rolls around, the original Xbox and its seminal debut of Halo will be 25 years old, and just like 2021 — where the pair hit 20 years of age — Microsoft has big plans for the upcoming anniversary.Speaking in a new interview with License Global, head of Xbox gaming consumer products John Friend talked about some of the team's biggest franchises, and how plans are already being built for when the OG Xbox and Halo hit the ripe old age of 25.
Poll: How Excited Are You For Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6 On Xbox Game Pass?
We're fast approaching October and the arrival of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 on Xbox Game Pass, which as things stand is the only game confirmed for the service next month...This is a massive get for Microsoft, and it's going to be fascinating to see just how many new Xbox Game Pass members crop up following its release.In fact, this is surely in the top five biggest Game Pass launches of all time!
Lots Of Games Are Reduced By 90% On Xbox This Weekend (September 21-22)
Looking for some cheap Xbox games in this week's Xbox sales (September 21-22)?This weekend marks your last chance to grab some of the 90%+ discounts we've seen recently, including the whopping 98% reduction for Ubisoft's The Crew 2.In addition, we've got some new entries in the list this week, including the likes of American Fugitive, Borderlands 3: Next Level Edition and Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary World Tour!
Feature: These 30+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (September 23-27)
Disney Epic Mickey, EA FC 25 and much more!Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for September 23-27!The biggest releases over the new few days are arguably Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed and EA Sports FC 25, and don't forget the latter has a 10-hour free trial as part of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, while PC Game Pass members are also getting Ara: History Untold on the 24th.
Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 21-22)
How about the EA FC 25 trial?The weekend starts here!There's so much to discover on Xbox over the next few days, including more Xbox Game Pass additions, 10 Xbox Free Play Days titles (!), a free trial for EA Sports FC 25, and lots of great deals on the Xbox Store.
Palworld Dev Pocketpair Responds To Nintendo Lawsuit
It's accused of "patent infringement".Following Nintendo and The Pokémon Company filing a "patent infridgement lawsuit" against the Palworld developer Pocketpair, the indie developer has now issued its own formal response.Here it is in full:Read the full article on purexbox.com
PowerA Is Promising 'Massive Upgrades' For Its Two New Xbox Controllers
There are a bunch of popular third-party Xbox controllers on the market these days, and PowerA is responsible for at least a fair few of them!This week, the company has announced two new additions to its Xbox range.The two new controllers are the FUSION Pro 4 Wired Controller for Xbox Series X|S and FUSION Pro Wireless Controller for Xbox Series X|S with Lumectra, both of which are said to offer "pro-level gameplay, combining cutting-edge features with PowerA’s signature design and functionality".
Co-Op Battler '33 Immortals' Gets New Playtest Ahead Of Xbox Game Pass Launch
Xbox Insiders can sign up now.(Update): We have been informed by the developer that the below Xbox Game Pass launch date was posted in error by Microsoft, and that the team is still figuring out its release date.The playtest is going ahead as planned.
Co-Op Battler '33 Immortals' Gets New Playtest Ahead Of January 2025 Xbox Game Pass Launch
Xbox Insiders can sign up now.33 Immortals, the upcoming co-op action roguelite from Thunder Lotus Games, is getting its second playtest thanks to the Xbox Insider Program - and the full game is confirmed as a Game Pass launch title as well.Members of Microsoft's insider program can now sign up for access to this new playtest across Xbox Series X|S and PC.
Bizarrely, Minecraft Is Getting A Native PS5 Version But Not Xbox Series X|S
This week, Xbox developer Mojang Studios has officially announced a release date for the PlayStation 5 version of Minecraft - this native PS5 release hits Sony's platform on October 22nd.However, despite Mojang being under Microsoft control for absolutely ages at this stage, we still don't know anything about a native Xbox Series X|S version of the title.Minecraft is coming to PS5 but not Xbox Series X and S, which just feels odd considering Microsoft literally owns the IP and its development studio.
Xbox's Sarah Bond Initially 'Clashed' With Phil Spencer When Working Together
Xbox President Sarah Bond has been working at Microsoft HQ for a few years now, and while the current leadership team featuring Sarah is likely more settled these days in terms of working with one another, it sounds like it wasn't always plain sailing at first.In a huge new Bloomberg profile on Xbox's president, we learn that Sarah and boss Phil Spencer actually butted heads a little bit when they first started working together.Apparently, Sarah's "push the envelope" and "not let something go" approach "was new" to Phil and some of the other execs over at Team Xbox.
Guide: Is Silent Hill 2 Remake Coming To Xbox? Here's Everything We Know So Far
Will Silent Hill 2 come to Xbox one day?Well, Konami's upcoming remake is a highly anticipated PS5 and PC title launching next month, but at the moment those are the only confirmed platforms.So, here's everything we know about the Silent Hill 2 remake potentially coming to Xbox.
Blizzard's Diablo 4 Gets Extensive Free Trial On Xbox This Weekend (September 19-23)
Completely free up to level 20!Despite an absolutely massive Free Play Days week that contains 10 games to try out in total, Xbox and ActiBlizz are unleashing yet another free trial this weekend - Diablo 4 is completely free-to-play across all platforms until Monday, September 23rd.Now, there is a level 20 cap on the team's free trial (meaning you can't progress beyond that), but unlike Free Play Days which requires an Xbox Game Pass subscription to partake, this one will be accessible for all players.
Xbox Shares Roadmap For Various Upcoming 'Day One' Game Pass Titles
Including a confirmed date for 33 Immortals.As you probably know, we're always keeping a very close eye on Xbox Game Pass announcements here at Pure Xbox, and we're actually a bit confused by a new roadmap of titles that's been posted on Xbox's social media accounts.Nevertheless, there are plenty of big upcoming games mentioned in here, including Indiana Jones and the Great Circle and Stalker 2.
Phil Spencer Invites Xbox Fans To Tune Into Tokyo Games Show 2024 Broadcast
"We hope you enjoy the show".Earlier this month, Microsoft announced that it would be hosting a Tokyo Games Show broadcast for the 2024 event, and now Xbox boss Phil Spencer has a short message for fans ahead of the big show.Posted out to YouTube and available up above, Phil invites "players in Japan, across Asia and around the world" to tune into the team's 2024 TGS broadcast, which goes ahead at 6am ET / 11am BST / 7pm JST on September 26th.
Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza In Hawaii Launches February 2025 On Xbox
Like a Dragon meets Black Flag.We can never go too long without a new Like a Dragon game, and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio hasn't let us down with this latest one, with Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza In Hawaii set to hit Xbox on February 28, 2025.Unlike Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is described as an action-adventure title that isn't revolved around turn-based gameplay, and it features the recurring character Goro Majima as its sole protagonist.
Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza In Hawaii Launches February 2025 On Xbox Series X|S
Like a Dragon meets Black Flag.We can never go too long without a new Like a Dragon game, and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio hasn't let us down with this latest one, with Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza In Hawaii set to hit Xbox Series X and Series S on February 28, 2025.Unlike Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is described as an action-adventure title that isn't revolved around turn-based gameplay, and it features the recurring character Goro Majima as its sole protagonist.
'Undisputed' Gets Deep Dive Gameplay Trailer Ahead Of October's Xbox Release
The long-awaited new boxing game for Xbox!It was back in May that we were finally able to circle October 11th on the calendar for the new boxing game Undisputed, which is officially heading to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on that date.We've got just a few weeks to go now!
Two Additions Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (September 20)
Including a nice bonus from EA!Microsoft has another Xbox Game Pass update for us today, folks.We've got a couple of fresh additions to the library today - including a day one PC Game Pass drop and a brand-new EA Play trial.
Microsoft Ending Xbox Ambassadors Program After 13 Years
"Now is the right moment".Microsoft has announced it's ending the Xbox Ambassadors program after 13 years.It will wrap up on 15th October 2024.
Broken Sword - Shadow Of The Templars: Reforged Launches To Excellent Reviews
Sounds like a brilliant remaster.About a month ago, we brought you the news that 1996's classic point-and-click adventure Broken Sword was getting a remaster in the form of Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged, and today marks its release date!Yes, the game is launching for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S at a price of £24.99 / $29.99, and the good news is that the reviews have been fantastic so far - although the majority have been for PC as things stand.
Tango Gameworks' New Owner Doesn't Even Expect Hi-Fi RUSH 2 To Make Money
There's been lots of drama surrounding Xbox's recent studio closures — Hi-Fi RUSH maker Tango Gameworks in particular — but a new quote from Krafton CEO Changhan 'CH' Kim may explain a little bit about why Microsoft decided to ultimately shut down the studio earlier this year.In fact, the CEO went on to say that "we don't think Hi-Fi RUSH 2 is going to make us money", which is a very surprising admission to hear.Read the full article on purexbox.com
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Will Have Drastically Lower Install Sizes
Microsoft and Asobo Studio have today opened up pre-orders and all that jazz for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 ahead of its November launch - it's also on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate if that's your preferred way to go.However, alongside this pre-order info dump, the developer has gone into lots of detail on its upcoming sequel, including how it's worked its magic to make MSFS 2024 a much smaller game to install.Thanks to new techniques with the cloud, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 will only take up about a 30GB install on your system.
Xbox Series X|S Console Sales Estimated At Under Half Of PS5 In New Report
The WSJ shares new data.Using data from Aldora Intelligence, compiled by The Wall Street Journal, Microsoft is reported to have shifted 28.3 million units of Xbox Series X and S.In comparison, PS5 has sold 61.7 million units - with that data seemingly provided by Sony itself.
Xbox Game Pass's PowerWash Simulator Gets Even Weirder With New Shrek Crossover
"Restore Shrek’s Swamp to its former glory".The PowerWash Simulator devs have just revealed their next crossover DLC, and this game's post-launch support is getting weirder and wackier by the minute.The team's next collaboration, which will be a paid DLC pack, features everyone's favourite green ogre (probably) - Shrek.
Space Marine 2 Player Claims Xbox Is 'Misleading' Series S Owners With Incorrect Info
They say it's "falsely advertised".That's obviously the case with Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 as well, but as pointed out by one player on the Xbox subreddit today, these "Capabilities" are never split between Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S.In the case of Space Marine 2, they say it's being "falsely advertised" because the game is listed as supporting 60FPS+ on the Xbox Store page, but it doesn't actually run any higher than 30FPS on Microsoft's lesser-powered console.
Wargroove 2 Is Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (September 19)
Now live on the service!Welcome to your latest Xbox Game Pass update!Developer Chucklefish's Wargroove 2 has just gone live on the Xbox Store, and it's available right away in the Game Pass library - as announced earlier this week.
Call Of Duty Leads The Way In Xbox's Latest Backwards Compatibility Sales
The classic 360 games have been discounted.We don't always round up the backwards compatibility sales on Xbox these days, but we thought this week they deserved a special mention, as they include all the extremely popular Call of Duty titles from the Xbox 360 era.These games will probably hit Xbox Game Pass at some point in the not too distant future, but recently we've seen them selling very well whenever they get a discount - so it seems likely the same thing will happen once again.
Ubisoft Says XDefiant Is 'Not Dying' As Team Pledges To Keep Improving Xbox FPS
"The game is doing well.At the tail end of last month, we began hearing reports that Ubisoft's free-to-play shooter XDefiant was in trouble due to dwindling player numbers, but this week, the company has come out swinging in defence of the Xbox FPS.In a new blog post dropped on the eve of the game's second season, Ubisoft San Francisco says that XDefiant is "absolutely not dying", adding that Ubisoft at large is backing them, allocating "more resources to the team" to help improve the game.
Free Play Days Gets Bumper Weekend As Xbox Adds 10 Games To Service (September 19-22)
Well folks, we have a huge Free Play Days offering to enjoy this weekend.Microsoft has decided to bring a total of 10 games to the program this week, with a fantastic mix of titles on offer as part of the team's weekly free trial service.Now, we will add one caveat that Ghostrunner 2 isn't showing up as installable for us at the time of writing, but the rest of the selection is live and ready to go - hopefully that one gets sorted out shortly.
Nintendo And The Pokémon Company File Lawsuit Against Palworld Developer
Palworld arrived on Game Pass earlier this year.The Xbox and Game Pass hit Palworld is in the firing line of Nintendo and The Pokémon Company this week, with the Japanese companies filing a "patent infringement lawsuit" in Tokyo District Court against the creator Pocketpair.Here is Nintendo's statement in full:Read the full article on purexbox.com
Call Of Duty: MW3's Spooky Season 6 Update Now Live On Xbox Game Pass
Season 6 is now live for Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, marking the first seasonal content drop to come after the arrival of the latest COD on Xbox Game Pass.As we near October, things are gearing up for Halloween season in MW3 and Warzone, as you can probably tell by the creepy lead image and the season's launch trailer - which is up above and crammed full of spooky goodness.Iconic horror character Mike Myers is front and centre of MW3 Season 6, with a variant of the famous 'Halloween' killer being a part of the season's battle pass.
Pneumata Promises To Deliver 'True Survival Horror' On Xbox This Friday
"One of the scariest psychological horrors in years".We've been keeping an eye on the upcoming survival horror game Pneumata for a while here at Pure Xbox, and although it's been delayed indefinitely over the last few weeks, it's finally got a release date of this Friday, September 20th.Well, firstly it looks cool, and it also describes itself as "one of the scariest psychological horrors in years".
The Last Ninja Collection Brings Some Old-School Adventure Games To Xbox In 2025
There's a Kickstarter campaign going on right now.You're going to have to cast your mind back a long way for this one, as The Last Ninja Collection is officially bringing seven games from the '80s and '90s to Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S at some point in 2025.The entire Last Ninja series from the Commodore 64 is included here, as well as the Amiga and Spectrum versions where possible.
Xbox Capture Issues Have Been Plaguing Community Since April's Console Update
Back in the spring, Microsoft announced that it was making more changes to the way Game DVR content is stored and deleted on the Xbox network - a few months after completely overhauling the console's game capture system.As posted over on Reddit this week and pinged into our inbox today, players are seeing a multitude of different errors when it comes to capturing and storing content on their Xbox consoles.To put it simply, since the Xbox update in April of this year, some players haven't been able to save screenshots and clips on a regular basis - and that's whether they're using the console's internal storage or an external USB device.
Huge 'Best Rated Sale' Highlights This Week's Deals On The Xbox Store
There's plenty to dig into.If you hadn't noticed already, we've got a huge number of Xbox sales currently live on the Xbox Store, and they've been added to this week with an array of new "Best Rated", "Publisher Spotlight" and Activision Blizzard offerings.Before we get into the new deals though, don't forget about the ongoing Open World sale from last week:Read the full article on purexbox.com
Dragon's Dogma 2 Adds 'Casual Mode' As Game Gets Biggest Discount Yet On Xbox
Capcom has announced its next big Dragon's Dogma 2 update, live now for all players across all systems including Xbox.This latest title update adds a whole new 'Casual Mode' for those who want to tone down DD2's difficulty, while we're also seeing more performance improvements being made.Casual mode makes several changes to the core experience, including reducing inn fees, increasing stamina levels outside of combat, and lots more.
Xbox Boss Phil Spencer Spotted Online Enjoying Some Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2
P3 hitting up some SM2 co-op.With everything going on at Xbox right now we'd expect boss Phil Spencer to be rather busy, but as it turns out, he's not too busy to miss out on some Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 with the squad.Yep, as posted on Twitter, Phil (AKA P3) has been hitting up some Space Marine 2 this week, along with fellow Xbox exec 'Stein' and film critic Keith Garlington.
Frostpunk 2 Xbox Release Confirmed For 2025, PC Version Debuts To Fantastic Reviews
It's on PC Game Pass day one!Frostpunk 2 officially arrives later this week on Friday, September 20th, and it's getting some really fantastic reviews so far.The bad news is that we'll have to wait until 2025 to play it on Xbox Series X and S.
Here's Your First Look At Star Wars Jedi: Survivor On Xbox One, And How It Compares To Series X
The last-gen version looks surprisingly good!Last month, we finally got news of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor's long-in-development Xbox One release, with Respawn Entertainment announcing a September launch date for the last-gen version.Well, that version is now out in the wild - and a new comparison video shows us how it stacks up against Xbox Series X.
PS Vita Classic 'Freedom Wars' Is Getting A Remaster For Everything Except Xbox
Unfortunately we've got some more news to share regarding a missing Xbox port this morning, as Bandai Namco has announced today that the 2014 PlayStation Vita classic Freedom Wars is getting a remastered version in January 2025.And, you guessed it, there's no Xbox version.Freedom Wars Remastered is being released for PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch and PC, which unsurprisingly hasn't gone unnoticed by Xbox fans on social media:Read the full article on purexbox.com
Star Wars Jedi's 'Final Chapter' Is Now In Development At Respawn
EA confirms.Cal Kestis has developed quite the fanbase over the years and if you're wondering what's next for him (and BD-1), EA has now officially confirmed the "final chapter" in the Star Wars Jedi series is in development.During a presentation at EA's investor relations day, EA Entertainment and Technology president Laura Miele mentioned how the next chapter would be the last, with work already underway (thanks, VGC).
Guide: EA Sports FC 25: Release Date, Release Times & Xbox Game Pass Details
Early access begins this week!We've got another football game on the way this month in the form of EA Sports FC 25 for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, and as usual they're rolling it out across an early access schedule first.You'll also find details on the EA Play Trial for FC 25, which will be available to play for anyone subscribed to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
Enotria: The Last Song Launches To Decent Reviews As Dev Works With Xbox On Release
The game controversially skipped Xbox at first.Enotria: The Last Song is out this week on PC and PS5 ahead of its planned Xbox release further down the line, which means we're starting to see some early impressions of the Italian folklore-inspired soulslike hit the web.With this game getting controversially cancelled for Xbox before the dev team worked with Phil Spencer and co. to get the Series X|S version back on track, we thought you might be interested in how it's landing so far with players.
Review: The Plucky Squire - A Super Storybook Adventure For Younger Players
Disclaimer: Despite our best efforts, we've been unable to get access to an Xbox copy of The Plucky Squire prior to release.Therefore, the following review is based entirely on the PC version, and our intent is to update it with Xbox impressions as soon as possible.Read the full article on purexbox.com
Roundup: Here's What The Critics Think Of Capcom's Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster
Double deluxe.Capcom's Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster is out on Xbox this Thursday, and as a result, a bunch of pre-release reviews have started popping up online as the Japanese developer prepares for its upcoming zombie-filled release.We've already shared our thoughts on this new remaster, which you can check out down below, alongside a selection of other reviews from across the web.
Review: Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster (Xbox) - Capcom Classic Gets No-Frills Upgrade
Dead Rising is back.Yep, a solid eight years on from 2016's Dead Rising 4, Capcom returns to its whacky zombie-slaying series with what's now a second re-do of the Xbox 360 original.Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster is certainly a more comprehensive overhaul than the game's Xbox One release, with vastly improved visuals, steadier frame rates, fresh character models and new control options in this 2024 version of the title.
Darksiders 2 To Receive Free 'Remastered' Upgrade For Xbox Series X|S
Specifically the Deathinitive Edition.THQ Nordic has announced today that the classic 2012 game Darksiders 2 is getting a free Xbox Series X and S upgrade next month, arriving in the form of a "remastered" edition.If you already own Darksiders 2: Deathinitive Edition for Xbox One, you'll get access to this new remaster via Smart Delivery, which adds 4K resolution, ray tracing, improved loading times, and enhanced lighting and shadows.
'My Time At Evershine' Announced For Xbox, But Dev Team Needs Your Help
"They are requesting support on Kickstarter".Developer Pathea Games, the team behind My Time At Portia and My Time At Sandrock, has today announced the next game in its cozy life-sim series - and it's coming to Xbox.Yep, My Time at Evershine is now in the early stages of development over at the independent studio, and it's requesting some help to make this sequel "bigger and better" for fans of the series.
These Three Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (September 19-24)
The latest batch of confirmed additions.Microsoft has just announced a new batch of Xbox Game Pass titles coming in mid-late September, which amounts to three games in all including a new first-party title, and there's also a free trial for EA Sports FC 25 on the way.Don't forget we've been treated to two new additions on Xbox Game Pass today as well:Read the full article on purexbox.com
Battlefield Dev Confirms Modern Setting For Next Game With 'Back-To-Basics' Approach
"We have to get back to the core of what Battlefield is".Out of nowhere, the teams working on Battlefield over at EA have dropped a bunch of high-level details on a new entry in the series, which is expected to launch in the next year or two.The headlines here are that DICE & co. are "getting back to the core of Battlefield" with a modern setting - and direct inspiration from some of the series' biggest hits.
10 Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass In Late September 2024
It's a big old list this month...Xbox has just revealed the next batch of titles leaving the Game Pass library, with 10 games in total exiting the service in late September 2024.It's a bit of a painful list this month we must admit, with some major games departing in just a few weeks' time.
Bethesda Veteran Says It Will Be 'Almost Impossible' For ES6 To Meet Expectations
But it will still be an "amazing game".The Elder Scrolls is one of the biggest franchises in modern gaming, with games like Skyrim setting new standards for RPGs, so how will Bethesda ever be able to top its past hits when the new entry is finally released?According to former Bethesda designer Bruce Nesmith, who also worked on the likes of Fallout and the latest release Starfield, it will be "almost impossible" to match player expectations because of the company's history, even if it will "undoubtedly" be an "amazing game".
Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (September 17)
Welcome to your latest Game Pass update, Xbox fans!Today, we have a couple of new additions to the library, although one of those is actually a bunch of new freebies for Blizzard's Overwatch 2.Still, we thought it was worth mentioning them - and down below is introduction to those OW2 goodies, alongside your other Xbox Game Pass title for September 17th.
Talking Point: What's Your Favourite Xbox Game Of The Year So Far?
Nine months into a year that's absolutely flown by, and we've seen some fantastic Xbox games in that time.It's been so long that we actually forgot about some of the cool releases that launched at the start of 2024.Games like Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden, Hypercharge: Unboxed, Unicorn Overlord, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown and Harold Halibut are all great titles that deserve the spotlight as we get closer to Game of the Year season.
Bethesda Introduces Its 'Isolated, Handcrafted World' In New Starfield: Shattered Space Deep Dive
"Uncover the many mysteries...".Starfield: Shattered Space is out two weeks today, and to mark the occasion, Bethesda has just dropped a brand-new deep dive on the DLC and its new "isolated, handcrafted world" coming to players on Xbox and PC.Naturally, we've thrown the team's new deep dive video up above, which goes into lots of detail on Shattered Space - across roughly 10 minutes-or-so of Starfield video goodness.
Rumour: Microsoft Employees 'Completely Confused' About New Xbox Strategy, Says Insider
Xbox seems to be chopping and changing its overall strategy quite a lot these days, with numerous multiplatform ports marking one of the biggest changes internally over at Team Green.At least, that's according to well-known leaker eXtas1s, who put out a new YouTube video over the weekend discussing these strategy shifts and how they're going down over at Microsoft HQ.Now, we're not fluent in Spanish over here at Pure Xbox HQ, but thankfully the Spanish insider has provided a snapshot of the video over on Twitter, which we've translated down below.
Xbox Dev Confirms Backwards Compatibility Issue, Provides Temporary Workaround
It's being fixed as we speak.Earlier this month, we began to see a bunch of people reporting issues with backwards compatibility on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, and we're pleased to report that Xbox Insiders are already testing a fix for it.The issue revolved around installing backwards compatible games from disc, with players being told that there was a "problem getting this content".
COD: Black Ops 6 Skips Campaign Early Access Bonus, Despite 'Biggest Call Of Duty Beta Ever'
The series' recent trend is ending.Over the last couple of COD releases, Activision has served up a campaign early access period for pre-orders, but that will not be the case for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.In a statement provided to CharlieIntel, the Xbox developer says it "is fully focused on October 25th" as the team opts for a one-date launch for all aspects of this year's COD game.
'FNAF: Into The Pit' Set To Release On Xbox Consoles This Month
It launched on PC to Overwhelmingly Positive reviews.FNAF: Into The Pit will release for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on September 27th, 2024.FNAF: Into The Pit is set to release on Xbox consoles this August, as suggested by the developer in a recent statement on social media.
Guide: Xbox Game Pass: Which Of The Four Tiers Is Best To Sign Up For?
Following the recent arrival of Xbox Game Pass Standard, there are now four tiers of Game Pass that you can subscribe to as of September 2024, and knowing which is the best one to join can be pretty tricky at first glance.Xbox Game Pass Core is the cheapest version of the service, and it's basically a replacement for Xbox Live Gold that went away in 2023.The idea is to give you access to online multiplayer for a small-ish fee per-month, and you also get a small but decent selection of older Game Pass titles to play as well.
'Reynatis' Dev Explains Lack Of Xbox Version, Says There's Not Enough Demand In Japan
The same goes for all of FuRyu's games.You may be aware of an upcoming action RPG known as Reynatis for PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch and PC - we'd never heard of it because of the lack of Xbox version, which the game's creative producer touched upon in a recent interview.Basically, it's mentioned that a general lack of interest in Japan for both an Xbox version of the game as well as the Xbox platform itself is the reason behind this - and the same goes for all of publisher FuRyu (NIS America)'s titles.
Xbox Adds A Bunch Of New Dynamic Backgrounds For Series X And S
One of Microsoft's big new features for Xbox Series X|S is dynamic backgrounds - and the team has slowly built out a collection of free animated wallpapers since the launch of the system.Well, today that collection is growing thanks to a new Everspace 2 option, and a bunch of others have been added in recent weeks as well.So, we thought we'd gather the three new backgrounds that have been added in the last month-or-so and showcase them all down below.
Poll: What Do You Think Of Riders Republic On Xbox Game Pass So Far?
It's been a quiet old week for Xbox Game Pass, but we were at least treated to a big addition from Ubisoft on Wednesday in the form of Riders Republic.It might be a bit old now, but this extreme sports title is still popular in 2024!To be honest, we haven't really dipped into Riders Republic in a while - not since the paid skateboard DLC arrived about a year ago - but we've always had a good time with this game.
Lots Of Games Are Reduced By 90% On Xbox This Weekend (September 14-15)
And some are reduced by even MORE than 90%!Looking for some cheap Xbox games in this week's Xbox sales (September 14-15)?Well, we've got just over 15 games that are reduced by 90% or more on the Xbox Store over the next couple of days, including the likes of The Last Campfire, Rustler, Wartile, Agents of Mayhem and XCOM 2.
Feature: These 30+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (September 16-20)
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for September 16-20!It's another busy week ahead with The Plucky Squire, Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster, Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars - Reforged and much more on the way!Here's what's coming to Xbox next week:Read the full article on purexbox.com
Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 14-15)
Did you get The Crew 2 for 98% off?Welcome to the weekend!We've got some amazing new releases and Riders Republic on Xbox Game Pass to check out over the next two days, along with more Free Play Days titles and a free beta for Amazon's New World: Aeternum!
Xbox Game Pass Hit Palworld Considering Free-To-Play Live Service Model
Pocketpair CEO: "To be honest, things aren’t decided yet".Palworld has been a tremendous success on Xbox Game Pass and platforms like PC, but it's now at a point in development where the creator Pocketpair must make a tough decision about the model of the title going forward.It's either to complete it with a regular purchase model or swap it over to a live-service model, which would turn it into a free-to-play title.
Talking Point: What Are Your Fondest Memories Of The Original Xbox?
It's amazing to think that the original Xbox is almost 23 years old!So, to finish off the week, we're interested to know what memories you have of the original Xbox.Read the full article on purexbox.com
The Last Campfire Returns To Xbox Charts Following Massive Price Drop
Almost exactly four years ago, No Man's Sky developer Hello Games released a lovely little puzzle-adventure game on Xbox (and other platforms) in the form of The Last Campfire, and it's back in the "Top Paid" Xbox charts right now!The reason for that is because it's reduced by 90% in the latest Xbox sales, bringing it down to just £1.19 / $1.49.For your money, you're getting a game that's got a 4.8/5 user rating and a Metacritic high of 86 for the Xbox One version.
Xbox Has Begun Including Handhelds In Promotional Images
Clearly a big focus these days.It's no secret that Phil Spencer and his team at Xbox are rumoured to be working on some kind of new handheld device, and there's also been a big focus over the past year on adapting the Xbox PC app for existing handhelds.This week, The Verge's Tom Warren even spotted that one was included in the artwork accompanying Xbox's new friend request feature, which we believe marks the first time a handheld has ever appeared in one of these.
Ubisoft Hints At Potential 60FPS Xbox Update Coming To Assassin's Creed Syndicate
It's definitely overdue.The vast majority of Assassin's Creed games run at 60FPS on at least the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S these days, but one game that strangely never got the treatment was 2015's Assassin's Creed Syndicate.Fortunately that may be changing soon, as the outlet Aroged recently spotted a now-deleted tweet from Ubisoft Latam that referenced a new 60FPS update for the title.
Xbox Fans Hoping For Backwards Compatibility Announcement As 'Singularity' Gets Relisted
It's only on the PC store for now though.However, out of the blue this week, the game was suddenly relisted on the Microsoft Store - the catch being that it's only the PC version as things stand.It's available to buy for £14.99 / $29.99, with the release date listed as September 12th.
Funko Fusion Hits Xbox Today, And Here's What The First Reviews Are Saying
It feels like we haven't really heard much about Funko Fusion lately, but it's actually out today on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S!The first reviews have started going live today as well, although we only have a handful so far.The game currently has a 64 rating on Metacritic based on just five PS5 reviews, and as far as we know there aren't any Xbox reviews in the wild yet.
Reminder: Six Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass This Weekend (September 15)
Including a couple of particularly popular titles.As we head into the weekend, we wanted to remind you that six games are leaving Xbox Game Pass over the next few days - specifically five of them on Sunday, September 15th, and then there's also an EA Play departure next Monday.There are a bunch of excellent titles to check out before then, including the popular Slime Rancher 2 and Payday 3 along with some indie gems in SpiderHeck and You Suck at Parking.
Annapurna Interactive Has Reportedly Lost Its 'Entire Staff' To Mass-Resignations
The publisher is said to be in chaos.The reason for the departures is apparently because Annapurna Interactive had been exploring plans to spin-off the company as a private entity, but were unable to reach an agreement with the Annapurna Pictures owner Megan Ellison.As a result, everyone at Interactive resigned, with 25 people said to have walked away in all.
Halo's Cancelled Mega Bloks Prototype Game Just Got Released
A talented group has restored project 'Haggar'.One of these games was actually the cancelled project 'Haggar' - probably better remembered as a third-person-style Halo game set in the world of Mega Bloks.As highlighted by MintBlitz in a video on YouTube, an early prototype build of the game is now playable on PC using the emulator Xenia.
EA Reveals Performance Targets For Star Wars Jedi: Survivor On Xbox One
The last-gen version releases next week.You may have forgotten that Star Wars Jedi: Survivor officially arrives on Xbox One next week!Yep, this game is getting a last-gen port on September 17th, and we've now got all the performance targets to share as well.
Xbox Reportedly Told To 'Go Dark' On Social Media Following Latest Round Of Layoffs
To avoid another "Feel the Burn" incident.Earlier today, it was reported that 650 employees were being laid off from Microsoft Gaming, with many of those said to be from Activision Blizzard.According to The Verge's Tom Warren, Xbox's social media teams were told to "go dark" for the day following the news, with the idea being to avoid an embarrassing "feel the burn" situation like last time.
Planet Coaster 2 Is Making A Splash On Xbox This November
"Create a coaster and water park paradise".Planet Coaster 2 will launch for Xbox Series X and S on November 6, 2024, with pre-orders available as of today on the Xbox Store.The good news is that it's not a full-price release either - it's £39.99 / $49.99 for the standard edition.
Tony Hawk Confirms He's Working With Activision On 'Exciting' 25th Anniversary Plans
Please be a new game, please be a new game.Back at the start of the month, we spotted that the Tony Hawk's Pro Skater social media accounts had begun displaying new artwork to celebrate the series' 25th anniversary, and we questioned whether something new was in the works.In an appearance on Mythical Kitchen earlier today, Tony Hawk spilled the beans about "something" that he's working on with Activision right now, although he wasn't willing to divulge too much:Read the full article on purexbox.com
Amazon's 'New World: Aeternum' Is Getting A Free Xbox Beta This Weekend
This one's for Amazon's upcoming action RPG New World: Aeternum, and it's available to play between September 13th and September 16th.This beta will include all content up to Level 31 in the full game, and you access it by heading to the New World: Aeternum Open Beta page on the Xbox Store.You can even pre-install it ahead of Friday's start date if you like!
PS5 Pro's $699 Price Was 'Easier Decision' Due To Lack Of Xbox Competitor, Says Analysis
Following the reveal of the PS5 Pro earlier this week, one of the talking points that's been cropping up has been about whether the next generation of Xbox and PlayStation may be adopting a much higher price point in general.There's obviously been a lot of criticism over the $699.99 price tag for the PS5 Pro, but speaking this week, analysis firm Ampere pointed out a variety of reasons why Sony will have chosen to go so high - and one of those is because Xbox didn't decide to make a like-for-like competitor.Here's a bit of what the firm had to say:Read the full article on purexbox.com
Space Marine 2 Dev Teases 'Bigger Patch' Coming To Xbox Series X|S This Month
Following a small hotfix that released yesterday.If you've been playing Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 on Xbox over the past few days, you may have noticed that a new hotfix went live on Wednesday - fixing a few bugs and crashes that have cropped up during the release period.There are bigger plans for September in the works though, with a larger patch set to arrive for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S (along with all other platforms) later this month.
Xbox Is Cutting 650 More Jobs, Confirms Phil Spencer In Letter To Employees
"I know that this is difficult news to hear".It's been confirmed today by Xbox boss Phil Spencer that the Microsoft Gaming division will be cutting 650 jobs across "mostly corporate and supporting functions" to ensure the business is sufficiently organised for long-term success.In the statement, Spencer acknowledged that it was a "challenging" moment for the business and affected employees would be supported with exit packages that include severance, extended healthcare, and outplacement services.
Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (September 12-15)
Four big titles to choose from this weekend!Xbox Free Play Days is back once again this week with four games that are playable for free as part of your Xbox Game Pass subscription, including some very popular titles such as Rainbow Six Siege and UFC 5!Here's what's included with Xbox Free Play Days from September 12-15, 2024:Read the full article on purexbox.com
Roundup: Here's What Critics Are Saying About Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection
Arriving on Xbox in 2025.In case you missed it, Xbox will now be getting the Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection (as well as the Capcom Fighting Collection 2) following a special Capcom announcement earlier this month.Although Xbox players will have to hold out until 2025, the reviews for the MvC collection are now rolling in alongside the game's original release, which is today.
Xbox Is Reintroducing 'Friend Requests' Later This Year
"We are testing with Xbox Insiders now".Microsoft has today announced it's reintroduced friend requests. From here on out you'll be able to "send, accept, or delete friend requests" while also "following or being followed" by other players.Read the full article on purexbox.com
Review: Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP (Xbox) - The Cheerleader Zombie Hunter Juliet Returns
A remaster of an Xbox 360 cult classic.Lollipop Chainsaw started out as a light-hearted collab between No More Heroes designer ‘Suda51’ and the eventual Guardians of the Galaxy movie director James Gunn when it originally debuted on the Xbox 360 in 2012.This next-generation makeover comes loaded with the original game as well as the new ‘RePOP’ mode, and Dragami Games founder and producer Yoshimi Yasuda has suggested it doesn't feature any censorship.
Feature: Xbox Series X Vs. PS5 Pro: What Are We Missing Out On?
There's going to be a new undisputed winner in the "most powerful console" category when the PS5 Pro releases this November, as Microsoft seems perfectly content to stick with the Xbox Series X as its flagship console this generation.Well, there are three key features that Sony is pushing with the PS5 Pro, along with a few smaller additions that make for interesting reading from an Xbox perspective as well.Read the full article on purexbox.com
Forza Horizon 5 Adds New 'Hide & Seek' Game Mode In Latest Update
Motorsport has received new features as well.Forza Horizon 5 continues to go from strength to strength with its latest Hidden Horizons update on Xbox and PC, which introduces a series of new features including a "Hide & Seek" multiplayer game mode!In this mode, you play with five other people, split into Seekers and Hiders.
Xbox's 'Double Fine' Studio Dismisses Idea Of Making New Banjo Or Conker Games
There's been a lot of speculation and even a few rumours about the possibility of Banjo-Kazooie returning under Xbox's current leadership, but one studio that won't be handling the responsibility is Psychonauts 2 developer Double Fine.As spotted by GamesRadar, the team took to social media this week to praise the recent release of Astro Bot on PS5, before then responding to Banjo and Conker fans in the comments that the company wants to "make *our* games".Read the full article on purexbox.com
The Xbox Game Pass Conversion Ratios Have Gotten Worse This Week
Following the arrival of Xbox Game Pass Standard.As you may well know, it's been possible for a long time now to convert different types of Xbox Game Pass tiers into other ones - one of the most popular methods has been to convert Xbox Game Pass Core into an Ultimate membership.For example, until recently, you'd have been able to convert Core into Ultimate at a 3:2 ratio - meaning that 90 days of Xbox Game Pass Core would equal 60 days of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
Noobs, Rejoice - Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree's Final Boss Has Finally Been Nerfed
Git gud.Look, Elden Ring is a hard game – it's designed that way.Even so, many people have expressed the opinion that the final boss of the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion is too difficult to beat, and that has predictably impacted their enjoyment of the DLC.
The Crew 2 Is Discounted By A Ridiculous 98% On Xbox Right Now
And it's getting an offline mode in the future.We're always being treated to some excellent bargains on Xbox, but this one really is quite special!This week, Ubisoft has put its 2018 racing game The Crew 2 on sale with a discount of 98%, bringing it down from a price of £39.99 / $49.99 to just £0.80 / $1.00.
Towerborne's Early Access Off To A Slow But 'Very Positive' Start
Xbox's free-to-play release launches in 2025.Stoic's new Microsoft-published Xbox and PC game Towerborne is now officially in Steam Early Access.If you're wondering how it's doing so far, it's got a 'Very Positive' reception based on the current user reviews.
Riders Republic Is Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (September 11)
It's been a quiet few days for September's Xbox Game Pass lineup, but we've got a big new addition today in the form of Ubisoft's Riders Republic!The extreme sports game is now available across Xbox One, Series X and Series S.When we reviewed this one at launch back in 2021, we gave Riders Republic an "Excellent" 9/10 score and praised it as a "fantastic open world sports game that delivers big on massively multiplayer arcade mayhem".
After Shutting Down The Crew, Ubisoft Will Add Offline Modes To Newer Entries
Ensuring "long term access".During 'The Crew Showcase 2024' Ubisoft announced made a special announcement regarding existing entries in the series.Most notably, there's confirmation of an "offline mode" being added to these games.
Guide: Xbox Game Pass Standard: Full List Of 369 Games Included At Launch
A large list for the new tier of Xbox Game Pass.Today marks the official arrival of Xbox Game Pass Standard - a brand-new tier for the service that's available for £10.99 / $14.99 per-month, sitting right in the middle between the Xbox Game Pass Core and Ultimate offerings.The idea behind XGP Standard is to provide online multiplayer access along with hundreds of playable Xbox Game Pass titles for a cheaper price than the Ultimate tier.
Xbox's New 'Standard' Game Pass Tier Is Now Available To Everyone
Today's the day for the new tier of Xbox Game Pass known as Xbox Game Pass Standard!Microsoft has begun rolling out this membership option publicly, giving everyone the ability to sign up at a price of £10.99 / $14.99 per-month.Xbox Game Pass Standard - Standard 1 Month (Xbox Store)As mentioned before, the idea behind Xbox Game Pass Standard is to provide online multiplayer access along with a large number of Game Pass titles for a lower price than Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
Poll: How Much Would You Pay For An Xbox Series X Pro?
Alright, so the big talking point coming out of today's PS5 Pro reveal from Sony is actually how overly expensive the console is, especially considering it doesn't come bundled with a disc drive (although it does have 2TB of storage).Here at Pure Xbox, we argued today that the high price justifies Microsoft's decision not to create an Xbox Series X Pro, but obviously they could have just opted for a lower price if they made one.The question is, what's the sweet spot?
Reaction: PS5 Pro's Extortionate Price Justifies Xbox's Lack Of A New Console
We've already talked a bit today at Pure Xbox about the PS5 Pro that was announced by Sony a couple of hours ago, and as things stand, it seems very unlikely we'll be seeing anything similar from Microsoft in the near future.Some will definitely take that as a negative, but to be honest we can understand why there's no sign of an "Xbox Pro" or an "Xbox Series X Pro" (or whatever else you want to call it) on the horizon.Sure, Microsoft is risking a loss of market share by not competing in this area with Sony, but the positives most likely outweigh the negatives.
Sony's PS5 Pro Seems Unlikely To Get An Xbox Equivalent This Holiday
It just been announced for a November release.The big news in the gaming world today is that Sony has announced a PS5 Pro that will be launching on November 7th for £699.99 / $699.99.The goal of the console is to deliver the highest quality visuals at improved frame rates.
Xbox Series X Is The Console Of Choice For Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2, Says Analysis
It's an impressive version.The good folks at Digital Foundry have been taking a look at Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 to celebrate its launch this week, and interestingly they've found that the Xbox Series X version is comfortably the best on console.In their analysis, they noted that the performance mode generally outperforms the PS5 by about 10-15FPS, even though both consoles use the same settings and targets.
Guide: Xbox Game Pass In 2025: The Full List Of Everything Announced So Far
The complete list of all games.Xbox Game Pass is already starting to fill up for 2025, and if you're looking for a list of everything coming to Game Pass in 2025, you've come to the right place!Below, we've picked out the complete list of games announced for Xbox Game Pass in 2025 so far, and we'll keep updating this as more are announced ahead of next year.
Star Wars Outlaws Update 1.1.2 Now Live On Xbox, Here Are The Patch Notes
Including stealth tweaks and cross-progression.The folks at Ubisoft clearly aren't waiting around here, as following a reveal over the weekend that Star Wars Outlaws would be tweaking its stealth in the game's next patch, that update has actually arrived today for Xbox Series X and S!It's mentioned that "some challenging stealth moments" have been improved following this patch, and we're also seeing the ability to activate cross-progression alongside some performance upgrades and a selection of bug fixes.
Xbox's New 'Sonic Legacy Bundle' Includes A Recently Delisted Classic
Six games for one (high) price.If you've been eager to get your hands on Sonic Generations since the Xbox 360 version was delisted on the Xbox Store last month, a new option has arrived in the form of a Sonic Legacy Bundle.You'll find the Sonic Legacy Bundle on the Xbox Store for £49.99 / $59.99, and it includes six games in all:Read the full article on purexbox.com
Preview: Towerborne Hands On Preview - A New Xbox Exclusive Launching In Steam Early Access
Coming to Xbox Series X|S in 2025.Not only is it limited to just PC for now, but it’s also exclusively launching in early access on Valve's Steam service.Right, with all of this in mind, Towerborne is a brand-new IP from the talented development team at Stoic – an Austin, Texas-based studio who previously worked on the beautifully crafted tactical role-playing series The Banner Saga, pumping out three major entries over a five-year period.
Xbox 'Open World' Sale Now Live, 200+ Games Discounted This Week
Tuesday is here, so that means we've got some new deals on the Xbox Store!In all, just over 200 new offers have been added over the past few hours.Below, you'll find some of our handpicked highlights from the Xbox Open World sale (and beyond) on the Xbox Store this week, and to find the full selection you can head to the Microsoft Store app on your Xbox console and look for the "Deals" section.
Stalker 2 Dev Reveals Estimated Game Length, Praises Xbox For 'Spectacular' Support
It's still coming to Xbox Game Pass this November!We're getting closer and closer to the arrival of Stalker 2 on Xbox Game Pass this November, and following our recent hands on with the title at Summer Game Fest a couple of months ago, we've been eager to get back to it ever since!It sounds like there's going to be plenty to enjoy when it arrives in a couple of months' time, as lead producer Slava Lukyanenka told TheGamer this week that he expects players to take anywhere between 25 and 40 hours to beat it.
Soapbox: 12 Months Later, I Definitely Still Miss Xbox Games With Gold
It's a been a year since it ended.Looking at the 17 games that were given away with Xbox Games with Gold in 2023, I think I've only played, like, three of them?Those three games I did really enjoy though, especially Star Wars Episode 1 Racer which was a fantastic blast from the past!
Bungie Reveals 'Future Of Destiny 2' As Original Game Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary
Has it really been 10 years?We're really in anniversary mode at the moment, as following the recent celebrations for both Starfield and Gears 5, we've got also got Bungie celebrating the 10-year anniversary of Destiny, which first launched on September 9, 2014.As a result, there are a few cool things taking place - like an art gallery experience that's coming to a few different cities, as well as some in-game goodies (for Destiny 2) such as armor sets that are based around the anniversary.
Reminder: Persona 3 Reload Expansion Releases For Free On Xbox Game Pass This Week
The upcoming lineup of Xbox Game Pass titles for September 2024 is looking pretty light as things stand, but we're expecting more reveals soon - and a lot of people are probably forgetting about a free expansion releasing this Tuesday.you need to be subscribed to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate in order to claim it, but after that, it's yours to keep.All you need to do is head to the Perks library and look for the Persona 3 Reload Expansion Pass.
Review: NBA 2K25 (Xbox) - The Best NBA 2K To Date Is Marred Somewhat By Microtransactions
We didn't get a chance to review 2K's NBA offering in 2024, but after playing the game in our own free time, we found ourselves hanging up our Air Jordans in pretty short order, as the whole thing just felt way too familiar to 2023's effort - which we'd already pumped hundreds of hours (and an embarrassing number of real world pounds) into.Yeah, we know, these are the well-known issues with yearly incremental refreshes of this nature, especially ones that are designed to steal all of your money, but more than we can recall with any other annual sports series, we felt thoroughly burnt out on Visual Concepts' b-ball antics last year.Read the full article on purexbox.com
Leaked Crazy Taxi Reboot Footage Appears Online Ahead Of Rumoured 2027 Release
Please say it's not THAT far away?!It was back at the end of last year that SEGA announced it was working on reboots for a variety of franchises including Crazy Taxi, and at the time we were treated to short snippets of gameplay footage for each title.Over on Twitter, an account known as Ryan from the Bronx has posted some raw gameplay footage of what certainly appears to be the Crazy Taxi reboot, said to be recorded in 2022.
'Rugrats: Adventures In Gameland' Brings Its NES-Inspired Platformer To Xbox This Week
"Toggle between the 8bit and HD art styles".Update (Mon 9th Sep, 2024): Well, the original plan for Rugrats: Adventures in Gameland is that was coming to Xbox in March (as mentioned in the original story below), but it ended up getting delayed until September 10th.If you're interested, you can check out the brand-new trailer for the game up above, and we also included it as part of our 10 Exciting Xbox Indie Games To Look Out For In September 2024 feature earlier today.
Star Wars Outlaws Will Tweak Its 'Unfair' Stealth In Next Xbox Patch
The team says it needs adjusting.It feels like Star Wars Outlaws has had a bit of a mixed launch - some people love it, including us here at Pure Xbox where we gave it a "Great" 8/10 in our review, but others aren't having as much of a good time so far.If you're in this boat right now, the good news is that the team is looking at tweaking the difficulty in the game's next patch.
Feature: 10 Exciting Xbox Indie Games To Look Out For In September 2024
Earlier this month, we highlighted some of the biggest new releases of September 2024 for Xbox, but what about the indie games?Today, we're using the opportunity to highlight some of the smaller titles that you might have glossed over.We've picked out 10 examples down below, but this is far from the full list - we highly encourage you to take a look at the entire selection of games coming to Xbox in September 2024 for some potential hidden gems on the horizon!
Heaven 17 Musician Insulted By 'Pathetic' Offer From Rockstar Games For GTA 6
That's them off the soundtrack, then!The development of GTA 6 is naturally being kept very under wraps at Rockstar Games right now, but clearly there's work being done on the soundtrack - as revealed by a very disgruntled Heaven 17 musician over the weekend.Martyn Ware, who co-founded the pop band in the '80s after previously doing the same with The Human League, took to Twitter to reveal that the band was offered $7500 (for each writer - 3 in all) and Rockstar was unwilling to negotiate.
Rumour: 'Whole Slate' Of Modern Final Fantasy Games Expected To Release On Xbox
But how long will that take?Back in late August, Final Fantasy 14 producer and director Naoki Yoshida insisted the future was bright for Square Enix games on Xbox, and once again we've been hearing positive rumours about the FF series in recent days.Windows Central's Jez Corden appeared on a recent episode of the Xbox Two podcast where he suggested that the "whole slate" of modern Final Fantasy games will end up on Xbox - although the timings remain unknown:Read the full article on purexbox.com
Review: Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown (Xbox) - An Open World Racer That Needed More Time To Shine
Disclaimer: Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown has been suffering from some major server issues since its early access launch on September 5th, and given that the game is always-online, we've deducted an extra point off the score as a result.Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown is finally here.After more than four years since its announcement, and 13 years since the last Test Drive Unlimited game, series fans have certainly had to be patient to embark on their new journey to Hong Kong Island.
Poll: What Do You Think Of Xbox's Age Of Mythology: Retold So Far?
How are you getting on with it?So, we're a few days into the full launch of Age of Mythology: Retold on Xbox and PC Game Pass, and this is a very significant new release for Xbox Game Studios - the first time an Age game has ever launched for both PC and console.In fact, we're going to be seeing a whole bunch of people who have never played the original Age of Mythology getting hands on with it on Xbox Game Pass, and we're willing to bet plenty of Pure Xbox members are amongst them!
Here's What Might Be Leaving Xbox Game Pass In October 2024
Some early predictions!What's leaving Xbox Game Pass in October 2024?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.
Feature: These 30+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (September 9-13)
Including some major AAA releases!Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for September 9-13!We've got another busy few days ahead for new releases, with the likes of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown, Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP and Funko Fusion all celebrating their launches, while Riders Republic is also coming to Xbox Game Pass!
Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 7-8)
We're still on Star Wars Outlaws.If you're looking for things to play, we've got a few new releases on Xbox Game Pass, a couple of sport-focused Free Play Days titles, and hundreds more deals available to grab on the Xbox Store right now.Here's what we're playing this weekend:Read the full article on purexbox.com
Bethesda To Share More About Starfield's First Expansion 'Soon'
In case you missed it, it's now been a year since Bethesda launched Starfield on the Xbox Series X|S.As part of this milestone, it's taken to social media to remind members of Constellation about the first major expansion Shattered Space.After taking a moment to thank "the millions of players" for playing the game in its first year, it mentioned how it would have more to share about Shattered Space "soon".
Starfield's First Expansion Promoted With Special Artwork
In case you missed it, it's now been a year since Bethesda launched Starfield on the Xbox Series X|S.As part of this milestone, it's taken to social media to remind members of Constellation about the first major expansion Shattered Space.This first big update will launch on 30th September 2024, and as part of this, it's shared some special art from a talented illustrator known on social media as 'Freya' of 'PosterPosse'.
Talking Point: Five Years Later, What Do You Think Of Gears 5 In 2024?
The Ultimate Edition released on September 6, 2019.We've already talked about Starfield's one-year anniversary today, but Gears 5 is celebrating one as well!To put that into context, when Gears of War: E-Day hopefully comes out next year, it will have been six years since Gears 5 released in September 2019!
Poppy Playtime: Chapter 2 & 3 Bring The Spooks On Xbox Next Week
Chapter 1 has clearly been a hit.It's been a couple of months now since the horror / puzzle game Poppy Playtime: Chapter 1 arrived on Xbox, and we've seen it regularly appearing in the Top Paid charts ever since - probably because of its low price of just £4.19 / $4.99!If you've enjoyed it as much as we have (we gave Poppy Playtime: Chapter 1 a "Good" 7/10 in our Pure Xbox review), you'll be glad to know that according to Xbox Wire, Chapter 2 and Chapter 3 are set to arrive on September 12, 2024.
Tango Gameworks Founder Thought Studio 'Would Be Safe' At Xbox Thanks To Hi-Fi RUSH
Hi-Fi RUSH felt like a huge hit for Xbox in early 2023, but even a critical darling like that didn't help Tango Gameworks survive at Microsoft.Speaking in a new interview with IGN, Tango's legendary founder Shinji Mikami talked a little bit about the studio, and Hi-Fi RUSH of course.Mikami said that he thought the team — which he left in 2023 — "would be safe as long as they continued to make Hi-Fi Rush games".
Xbox's Newest Free-To-Play Titles Seem To Be Proving Popular So Far
This one's a mega-hit in the UK.Looking around the Xbox charts today, we were pretty surprised to see that the "Top Free" game in the UK right now (not including all the recent downloads for the Black Ops 6 Beta) is Hamster Playground, which released on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S to very little fanfare back on July 11th, 2024.There are a few other new entries in the list as well, such as Snooker Blitz from the team behind Pool Nation FX and Pool Blitz in recent years, along with the fast-paced MOBA-meets-FPS Predecessor, which shadow dropped at Gamescom 2024.
New Xbox Bug Causes Backwards Compatibility Issue For Some Games
But a previous multiplayer issue has now been fixed.Xbox has already pushed out an update to fix it.However, we've now got a new one.
Baldur's Gate 3's Next Major Update Fully Detailed, Patch 7 Hits Xbox In October
You can check out the PC release notes now.Larian Studios has fully detailed Baldur's Gate 3 Patch 7 this week, as the huge update begins rolling out to PC players.Yep, this is a massive update, and when it finally does come to Xbox, console players will have access to mod support, improved evil endings, split-screen improvements and absolutely loads more - although cross-play and photo mode have been delayed to future updates.
Xbox's Longtime Halo Developer 343 Industries Is On The Lookout For A New Creative Director
It's looking like Xbox is full steam ahead when it comes to building the next Halo game, with the Halo Infinite developer on the lookout for major new hires.Back in July, 343 Industries confirmed that it was the team to lead Xbox's famous franchise into the future, and now it's hiring for a creative director to help make that future a reality.As seen on LinkedIn, 343 is advertising for a new creative director to "shape the next generation of experiences in our iconic sci-fi universe".
Xbox Legend Major Nelson Asks For 'More Varied Experiences' At Lower Price Points
Would you be happy with shorter games?It's been over a year now since Xbox's Major Nelson announced his departure from Microsoft after over 20 years there, but clearly he's still a big fan of Xbox and gaming and general - regularly sharing his thoughts on social media.This week, he weighed in on a discussion in which Insider Gaming's Tom Henderson questioned whether publishers will double-down on the live service formula or perhaps look at creating more streamlined, shorter games for lower prices.
It's Been 365 Days Since One Of The Biggest Releases Of The Xbox Series X|S Era
We don't know where the last 365 days have gone, as today marks exactly one year since the full launch of Starfield on Xbox and PC!In that time the game has grown substantially with a variety of updates and even mod support.Bethesda's space epic got off to a good start with the critics back then, including here at Pure Xbox where we gave Starfield an "Excellent" 9/10 in our review, but the game has definitely had its critics - it's still sitting on a "Mixed" rating on the Steam platform, for example.
Xbox's Tokyo Game Show 2024 Broadcast Airs Later This Month
Updates from Xbox, Activision, Blizzard & Bethesda.Microsoft has announced its Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2024 Broadcast will take place later this month on 26th September.Read the full article on purexbox.com
Guide: Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 - All Dataslates Locations
How to find every Dataslate in Space Marine 2.You want Dataslates locations in Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2?As part of our big playthrough of Space Marine 2 for the Pure Xbox review recently (in which we gave it an "Excellent" 9/10 score), we decided to note down all of the Dataslates locations to help you get a head start on finding them all.
Looney Tunes Is Bringing Its 'Wacky World Of Sports' To Xbox This Month
It's wabbit season.You like Looney Tunes?Yes, GameMill Entertainment is bringing us Looney Tunes: Wacky World of Sports for Xbox Series X and S on September 27, 2024, developed by the team behind Nickelodeon Kart Racers 3 and DreamWorks All-Star Kart Racing.
Lots Of Games Are Reduced By 90% On Xbox This Week (September 3-10)
Over 35 titles at rock-bottom discounts.Looking for some cheap Xbox games in this week's Xbox sales (September 3-10)?As usual, we've got a bunch of games that have been discounted by 90% on Xbox this week - around 35 of them in all.
Talking Point: A Decade Since Its Xbox One Release, Where On Earth Is Current-Gen Minecraft?
However, despite the Xbox One version of this everlasting survival game being a decade old today, Microsoft still hasn't launched a native Xbox Series X|S version yet.intended to be a major feature for current-gen Minecraft.Yet, for some reason, we're still waiting for that version of the game to launch - almost five years later.
Star Wars Outlaws Director 'A Little Disappointed' With Aggregate Review Score
Here at Pure Xbox HQ, we really enjoyed our playtime with Star Wars Outlaws while working away on a review;However, the game's average score was a bit lower on the review scale, and that's proved to be "a little disappointing" for developer Massive Entertainment.In a new interview with GamesRadar, Massive's Julian Gerighty says the team "literally reached for the stars" with Outlaws, despite the game's mixed reception so far.
The Always-Online 'Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown' Suffers Launch Day Outages On Xbox
Gold Edition owners of Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown are supposed to get access to this new open-world Xbox racer today, however, Nacon and KT Racing aren't having the smoothest 'day zero' launch as it turns out.For several hours now, the entire game has been inaccessible due to server errors.Yep, the teams opted to go for an online-only approach with TDU Solar Crown;
Review: Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions (Xbox) - An Enjoyable And Surprisingly In-Depth Sports Game
You know, if there's one thing that Hogwarts Legacy didn't do very well a couple of years ago, it was the total lack of playable Quidditch.The reason behind that was seemingly because Warner Bros. and developer Unbroken Studios were working on Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions in the background, and although it appears to have taken longer than expected to finally release, the final product is much better than we anticipated it would be.What you're getting here is a £25 / $30 standalone Quidditch experience complete with an Exhibition mode, various tournaments to complete either solo or with friends online, and 3v3 multiplayer that plays very much like a game of EA FC Clubs.
Hogwarts Legacy Sequel A 'Big Priority' For Warner Bros In The Next Few Years
Hogwarts Legacy has been a huge success for Warner Bros over the last 18 months or so, with the game selling like crazy on Xbox since its launch back in Feb.It's no surprise, then, that the publisher sees a sequel as "one of its biggest priorities" in the next few years.Wiedenfels sees a big opportunity for "significant growth" on the back of this planned Hogwarts Legacy sequel.
Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (September 5-8)
Xbox's Free Play Days promotion for the coming weekend is now live, with two games playable for free as part of your Xbox Game Pass subscription this week.Both of your options this time out are sports titles, with EA and 2K bringing some of their most recent athletic efforts to Xbox Free Play Days.Here's this week's full FPD lineup:Read the full article on purexbox.com
Guide: Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 - Release Date, Release Times And Early Access Details On Xbox
Everything you need to know for the big launch!Earlier this week, we unveiled our official review of the upcoming Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 here at Pure Xbox, and we called it "one of the best action games we've played in a long while".so we thought we'd break down all the release dates, release times and a few other details you might want to know before Space Marine 2 goes live on Xbox in a few hours' time.
'Expeditions: A MudRunner Game' Embarks On Its Xbox Game Pass Journey Today (September 5)
Game Pass gets muddy.Today, off-roading fans and jeep enthusiasts alike can go hands on with Expeditions: A MudRunner Game on the Xbox Game Pass service.Yeah, weirdly, we found some strong parallels with the Kojima title when we reviewed Expeditions earlier this year.
Undead Labs Is Shifting Its Full 'Focus And Resources' To State Of Decay 3
The second game's "final content update" arrives later this year.It's been a while since the last development update on State of Decay 3, and now, in a new announcement on the game's website, Undead Labs has revealed it's shifting its "focus and resources" to the development of the third game.Our ambition is to make the greatest zombie survival sim in the franchise, and to do so, we’ll be shifting our focus and resources to making the upcoming third installment, State of Decay 3."
Starfield's 60FPS Mode Put Through Its Paces On Xbox Series S
Digital Foundry has the answers.During Gamescom 2024, Bethesda announced that its recent Xbox Series X performance options for Starfield were also coming to Series S - with 60FPS becoming an official target in both Xbox versions of the game.To nobody's surprise, it doesn't perform quite as well as Xbox Series X, turning in some fairly low resolution figures to hit those higher frames.
Guide: Xbox Adds More Perks For Game Pass Ultimate Members (September 2024)
A new month is here, and that means a new batch of Xbox Game Pass Perks for September 2024!The big thing you'll want to remember about this month is that the Persona 3 Reload Expansion Pass is adding new DLC called Episode Aigis -The Answer- on September 10th.The Expansion Pass was first added to the Perks library back in March, and it's still redeemable until late January of 2025 if you're interested.
Enotria Dev Publicly Thanks Xbox & Phil Spencer For Helping To 'Resolve' Delay Situation
The game will arrive on Xbox ASAP.Right, remember this game called Enotria: The Last Song that was indefinitely delayed for Xbox yesterday because the developers apparently couldn't get in touch with Microsoft for two months over it?We're already getting signs of a positive resolution, as the team has publicly thanked Phil Spencer and Team Xbox for their support.
Review: Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 (Xbox) - Swarm Tech Shines In A Superbly Brutal Co-Op Shooter
Well, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 gives you that.It lets you do that a lot.It puts you knee-deep in blood and guts alongside your stoic space brothers as you cut, thrust and shoot your way through a sea of Tyranid filth.
No Man's Sky 'Aquarius' Update Builds On Last Month's Overhaul For Xbox Game Pass
What can't you do in No Man's Sky these days?!We've been covering these big No Man's Sky updates for months now, and even though July's offering was basically a complete game-changing overhaul from Hello Games, it doesn't appear to have slowed the team down in any way, shape or form.Announced today, No Man's Sky's Aquarius update introduces fishing, cooking recipes, a diving suit, underwater jetpacks, a whole fishing Expedition and more to the ever-evolving No Man's Sky adventure.
Reaction: Xbox Focusing On 'Blockbuster Games' Should Be No Surprise After The Failure Of Concord
Okay, so, everyone and their Twitter-surfing uncle has read about the Concord news this week; that being Sony deciding to close down its live service hero shooter after less than two weeks on the market.The whole ordeal, to be honest, has highlighted just how risky the gaming business is right now.Sure, Concord's direction hasn't felt right since its reveal — a reveal that itself felt like a fumble — but we sure don't envy the teams out there building some of these massive games at the moment.
Minecraft Movie Gets First Teaser Trailer Ahead Of April 2025 Release
Remember the Minecraft movie that's coming out next year?Warner Bros. has just revealed the first teaser trailer for it, which you can watch up above.The animation looks great, the cast features some famous names such as Jason Momoa and Jack Black, and we're loving the use of Beatles music in this trailer.
Interview: Age Of Mythology: Retold - A Reimagined Classic Makes Its Grand Arrival On Xbox & PC
From the geniuses at World's Edge.Xbox's latest big first-party release is Age of Mythology: Retold, which comes from the excellent studio behind all the recent Age of Empires releases.Essentially, this is a modernising of the classic Age of Mythology PC title from back in 2002, not only enhancing the visuals and controls, but also introducing some brand-new features.
Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP Is Getting An 'Original Mode' That Reproduces The Xbox 360 Experience
The upcoming Lollipop Chainsaw remake is almost here, with the game coming to current-gen consoles this month, before an Xbox One launch then arrives in November.Ahead of RePOP's nearby rollout on Xbox, developer Yoshimi Yasuda has detailed an "Original mode" that will feature in the remake, alongside the team's remixed way to play.Taking to Twitter, Yasuda has provided a full breakdown of this mode, going on to say that it "reproduces the original version" of Lollipop Chainsaw that fans remember from the Xbox 360 days.
Microsoft Says Native Xbox Cloud Gaming App Remains 'Impossible' On Apple Devices
"The 30 percent commission fee makes it impossible".Despite Apple opening up its storefront for native game streaming apps earlier this year, Microsoft still doesn't think it's viable to launch an Xbox Cloud Gaming app on the iOS platform.Speaking as part of a new UK CMA investigation into the whole ordeal — which has been going on for months by the way — the Xbox owner says that despite moves from Apple to open things up, it's still "impossible for Microsoft to effectively monetize its cloud gaming service offering".
Microsoft's Age Of Mythology: Retold Is Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (September 4)
Today, Microsoft is dropping a big first-party release in the form of Age of Mythology: Retold;the team's new remake of an RTS classic.We recently posted our full review of this remake, so we'll drop a link to that down below, alongside a quick introduction to the title and what it has to offer on Xbox Game Pass.
Black Myth: Wukong Xbox Delay Reportedly Tied To PS5 'Exclusivity Deal'
Update: Microsoft reiterates it's not tied to Xbox "limitations".Update :Forbes has received a new statement from a Microsoft representative, which reiterates the delay of Black Myth: Wukong on Xbox is not due to technical issues.According to Forbes senior contributor Paul Tassi, this once again "points to outside platform/developer deals":Read the full article on purexbox.com
Atelier Yumia Gets 'First Look' Gameplay Reveal Ahead Of Xbox Debut In March 2025
Walk the forbidden path, no matter where it leads….Back at the latest Nintendo Direct presentation in August, one of the games that was surprisingly announced for Xbox was Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land, which launches on March 21, 2025.The reason this is surprising is because we've never seen an Atelier game on Xbox before, despite the RPG series having been around since 1997.In fact, there have been well over 20 mainline games to speak of in that time!
Microsoft Had Two Transformers Games Rated In Australia Last Month
Yesterday, we covered a new report about Microsoft working to bring a couple of Transformers games to market in 2024, and now we have further evidence that suggests this is actually happening.As shared by Klobrille on social media, Microsoft seemingly submitted two Transformers games to be rated in Australia last month - on August 22nd to be exact.Aside from being labelled 'Transformers' by 'Microsoft Studios', we have no further information on what these games are or what they're called more specifically.
Capcom & Microsoft Find Solution To Bring Two New Fighting Collections To Xbox
Back in June, the Marvel Vs. Capcom Fighting Collection was revealed to be coming to pretty much everything except Xbox, and then last week the Capcom Fighting Collection 2 suffered the same fate.There's been talk over the past few months that Capcom's MT Framework engine has caused issues with bringing these games to Xbox, and it was suggested that Microsoft was working in the background to try and help out.Well, that's proved to be true - it's been confirmed today that both titles will now arrive on Xbox in 2025.
Bethesda Still Hopes That Starfield Will Stick Around As Long As Skyrim
"We do plan to support our games for a long time".Starfield launched just about a year ago now, and at the time, Bethesda said that it was ready to support the game for at least five years - including DLC, updates, in-game tweaks and the likes.As part of a recent interview with The Gamer, Starfield's creative producer Tim Lamb was asked if the game could last as long as Skyrim; the team's seminal Xbox 360 RPG.
Roundup: Here's What The Critics Are Saying About 'The Casting Of Frank Stone'
The new horror title launches today!Supermassive's next big horror game is out for Xbox players today, which means critics have been going hands on with the title in recent days - including us here at Pure Xbox!We'll drop a quick summary of our full review down below, then, alongside a look at what other outlets are making of The Casting of Frank Stone as it launches across Xbox, PC and PS5.
These Five Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (September 3 - 17)
The first batch for September!Microsoft has just detailed its new Xbox Game Pass additions for the first half of September, and while this roundup doesn't include anything we didn't already know about, it is a nice lineup - featuring day one first-party release Age of Mythology: Retold.Here's when you can go hands on with Microsoft's new RTS, alongside the rest of the early September lineup:Read the full article on purexbox.com
Review: The Casting Of Frank Stone (Xbox) - Supermassive Delivers Engaging Small Town Horror
Aye, The Casting of Frank Stone isn't exactly original, but Supermassive Games has delivered yet another popcorn horror experience that we can't say we didn't enjoy blasting through over the course of a couple of gaming nights.Set in the Dead by Daylight 'universe' but forgoing any of that game's crossover material, The Casting of Frank Stone feels fairly similar to any other Supermassive horror game (The Quarry, The Dark Pictures, etc).It's all here and we enjoyed most of it, even with limited knowledge of the source material.
Deals: The Xbox Store Is Stacked With New Sales To Kick Off September
Big discounts on Elden Ring, Hogwarts Legacy & more!The first Tuesday of September brings with it a series of new sales on the Xbox Store!Looking around, we've got sales for Bandai Namco, Focus Entertainment and even some Harry Potter games and movies in the mix.
Dune: Awakening's Xbox Series S Port Will Be 'A Challenge', Says Funcom
From what we've seen of it so far, Dune: Awakening is looking really good, with the team recently locking in a PC launch window of early 2025.While an Xbox version is in the plans for shortly afterwards, it seems that the team at Funcom has some work to do to get it running well - especially on Xbox Series S.In a recent interview from Gamescom 2024 (thanks, VG247), Funcom's Scott Junior discussed the development of Dune: Awakening, going on to say that making the game for Xbox Series S "is a challenge".
September's First Xbox Game Pass Addition Is Available Today (Sept. 3)
Let's get truckin'.Welcome to your first Xbox Game Pass update of the month!Yep, September's first new Game Pass addition comes to the library later today, in the form of brand-new day one release Star Trucker.
Enotria: The Last Song Dev Blasts Microsoft Over Indefinite Xbox Delay
"They decided to ignore us".Last night, the development team behind the upcoming soulslike Enotria: The Last Song announced that the Xbox version was getting an indefinite delay, and clearly there's a lot of unhappiness surrounding it.In a message on the game's official website, it was mentioned that "challenges" were delaying the release on Xbox despite the PS5 and PC versions arriving on September 19th.
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater Socials Updated For 25th Anniversary
We're coming up to the 25th anniversary of the Tony Hawk's Pro Skater series and it seems there's been an update to its official social media accounts.There's now a special anniversary banner displaying a 25th anniversary logo.This Activision series originally started on the original PlayStation in September 1999.
Pure Xbox Game Club September 2024: Mafia & Banjo-Tooie
Come join the PX Game Club!Want to enhance your Xbox Game Pass experience?Games are voted on every month by the contributors involved.
August Update Seemingly Leads To Multiplayer Issues For Some Xbox Players
There's a potential workaround if you need it.We've come across reports over the past few days of issues with connecting to multiplayer games on Xbox following the rollout of the recent August update, and it mostly appears to affect people who have factory resetted their console.It's not known why this is happening, but clearly it's affected enough Xbox users to generate a fuss:Read the full article on purexbox.com
Report: Suicide Squad Dev Rocksteady Suffers Layoffs At Warner Bros. HQ
Who saw this coming?Rocksteady, the developer behind the Batman Arkham games and most recently, Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League, has reportedly suffered major layoffs at the hands of publisher Warner Bros.This information comes from Eurogamer, who says that Rocksteady staff have informed the outlet of "redundancies at the studio", including the team's QA department - which has apparently been "almost cut in half over the past month".
Rumour: Microsoft Reportedly Working On Multiple Transformers Projects
Both for a 2024 release.A rumour has begun circulating that Microsoft is working on two Transformers projects, both for release sometime this year.Now, we must express that this is a very vague rumour at this stage - the site itself says that it "does not have any information at the moment" beyond the Transformers codename, and a 2024 release target.
Phil Spencer Talks About Two Activision Games That Xbox Missed Out On Signing
"I've made some of the worst game choice decisions".During PAX West 2024, Xbox boss Phil Spencer hosted a 'Story Time' chat about the gaming industry, discussing many different aspects of the business - including some of Xbox's history.In that chat, Phil was asked about some of the biggest games that Microsoft 'missed out' on signing up, and the boss mentioned two popular Activision series that went on to live for years to come.
Xbox's New Lord Of The Rings Game Is Quickly Climbing The 'Top Paid' Charts
Following a relatively small period of exclusivity on PC and PlayStation 5, The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria made its way to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S a few days ago, and it appears to be selling extremely well so far.Looking at the "Top Paid" charts as things stand, the game is #6 in the UK chart and #9 in the US chart.The reviews are surprising as well - despite a very average 59 Metacritic score, the game has a 4.7/5 rating based on over 130 reviews on the Xbox Store so far.
Feature: All New Xbox Games Coming Out In September 2024
Dead Rising, Space Marine 2, EA Sports FC 25 & more!Welcome to our roundup of all new Xbox games coming out in September 2024!Below, we've listed every Xbox game with an September 2024 release date, including all confirmed Xbox Game Pass releases so far.
Stalker 2 Dev Corrects '25FPS' Comment, Says Game Is Running Much Better On Xbox Series S
"We aim to launch on Series S with at least 30FPS".However, the game's lead producer has now come out to correct those comments, saying that the team gave out a completely incorrect figure as a mistake.Slava says that the team is aiming for a minimum of 30FPS across the board on Xbox Series S.
LEGO Harry Potter Collection Getting 'Remastered' For Xbox Series X|S This October
You know the Xbox One version of the LEGO Harry Potter Collection?it's getting another remaster for Xbox Series X|S this October.This one is specifically called the Remastered LEGO Harry Potter Collection, and it features all the same content as the Xbox One release along with two DLC packs.
Six Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass In Early September 2024
Including one EA Play title.Xbox has just revealed the next batch of titles leaving the Game Pass library, with six games in total exiting the service in mid-September.One of those is an EA Play title, with the publisher bringing FIFA 23 out of the library later this month.
Feature: Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6 Beta Review (Xbox) - Treyarch Tweaks COD Formula, To Mixed Results
We've been hammering the Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 beta over the last few days, to get a feel for how Treyarch's latest is shaping up ahead of its Xbox Game Pass launch next month.Returning to its core Black Ops series, the team at Treyarch has finally moved over to the new Call of Duty engine that was first introduced in 2019's Modern Warfare - and you can tell.For better or for worse, Black Ops has never felt more 'Modern Warfare' than it does here in Black Ops 6.
Guide: All Xbox Games With Mouse & Keyboard Support
The latest keyboard & mouse list for Xbox One, Series X, Series S.Update: Our latest update to this list has added the likes of Kena: Bridge of Spirits, Octopath Traveler 2, Planet Zoo, Creatures of Ava, DOOM + DOOM 2, Planet of Lana, 7 Days To Die 1.0, Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn, Dungeons of Hinterberg, Tchia, Journey to the Savage Planet, Aimlabs, Little Nightmares, Hotline Miami Collection, Still Wakes The Deep, Lords of the Fallen, Doki Doki Literature Club, Forgive Me Father, System Shock Remake, Return to Grace, Hauntii, Immortals of Aveum, DPS Idle, Kona 2, Sker Ritual, ArcRunner, Dauntless, Tales of Kenzera: ZAU, Hot Wheels Unleashed 2, Outcast - A New Beginning and Lightyear Frontier.Some of these games only feature limited support, which means they might only work with keyboard or mouse, or might also require a controller to progress through the menus.
Guide: Best Xbox Exclusives
Xbox console exclusive games you can enjoy in 2024.What are the best Xbox exclusives you can play as of September 2024?What's more, the vast majority of these titles are now available via Xbox and PC Game Pass, making it easier than ever for you to dive into some of the best gaming experiences currently available.
Dragon's Dogma 2 Director Hideaki Itsuno Leaves Capcom After 30 Years
Capcom legend Hideaki Itsuno, known for his work on series like Dragon's Dogma and Devil May Cry over the years, has announced he's left the Japanese developer and publisher after "30 years and 5 months".In his announcement on social media, he thanked fans for their long-term support and noted how this wouldn't actually be the end of his career.As of September, he's beginning work on a "new game" in a "new environment".
Guide: Xbox Game Pass: All Games Coming Soon In September 2024
The full list of confirmed games so far.Looking for a complete list of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in September 2024?Here's a full list of all new games coming soon on Xbox Game Pass in September 2024 (so far):Read the full article on purexbox.com
Feature: These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (September 2-6)
A busy few days for new releases.Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for September 2-6!We've got some interesting games on the way over the next few days including the new Harry Potter Quidditch title, The Casting of Frank Stone, and NBA 2K25!
Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 31 - September 1)
How about some of that Black Ops beta?The weekend is officially here!We have a busy one on Xbox too, with plenty of bits and bobs to get stuck into this weekend - including the Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Beta, a couple of Free Play Days titles and lots more besides.
Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6 Beta Is Available Now On Xbox Game Pass (August 30)
Live now for pre-orders and Game Pass members.The time has come to test out the newest Call of Duty game!The essential info is that it's live now, and the whole beta period eventually ends on September 9th.
Stalker 2 Hits The Headlines For Apparently Running At '25FPS' On Xbox Series S
But it's being taken out of context.Last week, we learnt that Stalker 2 has a 60FPS performance mode on Xbox Series X - but today, the game's Xbox Series S specs are causing some controversy online.According to outlet wccftech, developer GSC Game World only has the Series S version running at "25ish FPS" right now, with more optimisation to be done between now and launch.
Poll: Are You Buying Star Wars Outlaws For Xbox Series X|S?
Is this on your pickup list?Star Wars Outlaws is officially out in the wild, with the team over at Massive Entertainment bringing the first-ever open world Star Wars game to Xbox today, August 30.We've already been playing this one in the run up to its public launch - and we've been very impressed with the game so far.
Ubisoft's XDefiant Reportedly 'On Borrowed Time' Due To Shrinking Playerbase
"Internally, optimism for the game has shifted".As per Insider Gaming, workers at Ubisoft San Francisco are reportedly "pessimistic" about the game's future.This is because player numbers have "declined rapidly" since the launch of XDefiant just a few short months ago.
Reminder: Three Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass This Weekend
Including a big AAA FPS.A selection of titles will leave the Xbox Game Pass library this weekend - with three games in total exiting the service very soon.All three of the below games will leave Xbox Game Pass on Saturday, August 31, so you have around a day or so from the time of writing to give any of these a go if you'd like to try them out!
Xbox Series X And S Tech Specs Revealed For Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2
Coming to Xbox next month!Ahead of its upcoming launch on Xbox early next month, Focus Entertainment has revealed all of the tech specs for its upcoming co-op shooter Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2.Series X has two modes to choose from, while unsurprisingly, Series S has just the one way to play.
Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown Lays Out Year 1 Roadmap For Xbox
The team behind upcoming open world racer Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown has just revealed what's coming to the game beyond launch - with a robust year one roadmap already planned for the Xbox Series X|S title.Nacon and KT Racing have the first four post-launch seasons already mapped out, with new content arriving every three months.Roughly three months later, Season 2 marks the return of the Ibiza map - last featured in Test Drive Unlimited 2.
Black Myth: Wukong Xbox Delay Reportedly Tied To PS5 'Exclusivity Deal'
Rumours of Xbox tech issues could be "inaccurate".Black Myth: Wukong has quickly become one of the biggest game releases of the year, but the major talking point on Xbox has been its delay, followed by rumours claiming the Series X and S versions have some technical issues.Now, in another development, it's claimed the real reason for the delay of this action-RPG on Xbox is tied to a "secret exclusivity deal" the Chinese developer Game Science could have with Sony.
Poll: What Do You Think Of Atlas Fallen On Xbox Game Pass So Far?
It's been a week or so now since Atlas Fallen made its debut for Xbox Game Pass in August 2024, so now that you've all had a little bit of time to try it out, we'd like to know how the Pure Xbox audience is feeling about this Game Pass action RPG.Despite a few flaws, we actually really liked this game when we first reviewed it about a year ago - and it's even had a major overhaul since in the form of its 'Reign of Sand' update.There's plenty to enjoy about this one, even as bit of a 'double-a' release in 2023.
Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP Is Now Coming To Last-Gen Too, Xbox One Version Announced
The game will soon appear on three generations of Xbox.Earlier this month, we finally got the official release date for the upcoming Lollipop Chainsaw remake, with the Xbox Series X and S versions announced for September 12th.Unveiled earlier today by designer Yoshimi Yasuda, Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP is now also coming to last-gen consoles!
Forza Insider Program Launched By Turn 10 To 'Drive The Future' Of The Series
"We are looking for the most passionate Forza players".Now though, it's looking to lean into the franchise's passionate fanbase with a new 'Forza Insiders' program.Similar to Xbox Insiders or other early access programs, Forza Insider members will basically be able to test out new game features early; to provide feedback and help shape the future of the game.
Here's Your First Extended Look At Day One Game Pass Title 'Sniper Elite: Resistance'
Yep, Rebellion's next Nazi nut-crusher Sniper Elite: Resistance is coming to Xbox Game Pass in 2025, and we have a chunk of early gameplay for you all up above.Via IGN, the developer has made roughly 10 minutes of fresh Sniper Elite: Resistance gameplay available to the public.It's pretty much as-you'd-expect for this upcoming SE title - which is a side-story to 2022's Sniper Elite 5.
Obsidian Says Avowed Is Running 'Really, Really Well' On Xbox Series X, Despite 30FPS Target
Series S is still being figured out.During Gamescom 2024, Xbox developer Obsidian Entertainment revealed that its upcoming RPG Avowed will run at 30FPS on console, and despite this lower frame rate target, the team claims that the game is running "really, really well" on Xbox Series X right now.Here's what Hansen had to say:Read the full article on purexbox.com
Xbox Summer Showcase Star 'Expedition 33' Shares New Details Ahead Of Game Pass Launch
Along with a bunch of fresh gameplay!During the Xbox Games Showcase back in June, Expedition 33 surprised us all with its stunning visuals and frenetic RPG gameplay mechanics, and this week the team is here to deliver some new details on the 2025 Game Pass title.With a full name of 'Clair Obscur: Expedition 33', developer Sandfall Interactive is sounding very ambitious with this one.
Guide: Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6 Beta Download Size, Start Times & Xbox Game Pass Details
Everything you need to know about the COD Beta.Call Of Duty's first Xbox Game Pass beta is upon us - with the Black Ops 6 early access beta being included in the subscription this weekend.Alternatively, pre-ordering the game will also grant early beta access, if you're not subscribed to Microsoft's service.
Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (August 29 - Sept. 1)
Come try out these Xbox titles!Xbox's Free Play Days promotion for August leading into September is now live, with two games playable for free as part of your Xbox Game Pass subscription this weekend.While we may have a smaller selection than we're used to, these are two games that don't typically appear in the promo - and one of them is just a few months old in the form of seafaring adventure Age of Water for Xbox Series X|S!
Roundup: The Reviews Are In For Razer's 'Wolverine V3 Pro' Wireless Xbox Controller
Today marks the arrival of Razer's new wireless 'Wolverine V3 Pro' controller for Xbox Series X|S and PC.It'll set you back $199.99 / £199.99 (or the regional equivalent) and comes with four mouse click back paddles, two claw grip bumpers, pro hypertriggers and hall effect precision thumbsticks.If you're wondering how this one handles, the first batch of reviews have now gone live.
Xbox Is Adding A Couple Of Major Features For Discord Users
Update: Now available.Update :This feature has now launched for everyone in the latest Xbox update. You can find out more in the original story below and Xbox Wire.Read the full article on purexbox.com
Xbox IP Spotted In Upcoming PS5 Exclusive Astro Bot
Update: Sony makes it official.Update :Following the apparent video leak, Sony has now provided an update on the PlayStation blog, mentioning how the Crash Bandicoot IP and more will feature in the new Astro Bot game (thanks VGC for the heads up):Read the full article on purexbox.com
Starbound Prepares For Xbox Launch With Free Playtest This Week
Sign up today if you want to play.Well, it's been announced that the console release is almost ready to go...but before then, a free playtest is taking place via the Xbox Insider Hub from today until next Wednesday, September 4th.
Here's What's Included In The Xbox August 2024 Update
Rolling out this week to Xbox Series X|S & Xbox One.The Xbox August 2024 update begins rolling out to all users on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S this week, and it includes a series of new features - such as the ability to customise what you install for certain games.Here's a short overview of the Xbox August 2024 update, with more details available at Xbox Wire:Read the full article on purexbox.com
1997 PS1 Classic 'Croc' Is Getting A Remaster For Xbox This Year
Who'd have thought we'd ever see the PlayStation game Croc: Legend of the Gobbos on Xbox?!Well, that's apparently what's happening later this year, as a remaster has been announced for "all the current consoles".The new remaster will feature enhanced HD graphics, updated controls and an extensive museum packed with things like interviews and game design documents.
Digital Foundry Compares 30FPS, 40FPS & 60FPS Modes In Star Wars Outlaws For Xbox
Yes, we're still talking Star Wars Outlaws - it's been a very popular release after all (even though the standard version doesn't actually arrive until Friday), and interestingly it comes with three different graphics settings on Xbox Series X.Those are 30FPS, 40FPS and 60FPS, with the middle of the three being targeted at players with displays that support a Variable Refresh Rate.According to the wizards at Digital Foundry, the 30FPS quality mode reaches a base resolution of up to 1620p, whereas the 60FPS performance mode goes up to a native max of 1080p.
Xbox Loses Upcoming Free-To-Play RPG As Bandai Namco Announces Its Cancellation
"We know this is disappointing news".We've seen some great free-to-play games arrive on Xbox recently, but one that we definitely won't be seeing is Bandai Namco's action-RPG Blue Protocol, which has now officially been cancelled for release in the west.In a statement today, the game's developers explained that a "difficult decision" had been made to end its service in January 2025 in Japan, which means it won't be getting a more expanded release.
Final Fantasy Dev Insists The Future Is Bright For Square Enix Games On Xbox
"There will be more of our titles released on Xbox".It's no secret that Square Enix has restricted a fair few games away from Xbox in recent years, including the big mainline Final Fantasy releases, but it sounds like the company is very keen to make sure that changes going forward.In a new interview with Eurogamer this week, Final Fantasy 14 producer and director Naoki Yoshida insisted that Square Enix wants to "strengthen the community on Xbox towards the Final Fantasy franchise":Read the full article on purexbox.com
Starfield's New Vehicle Is Already Getting Some Amazing Mods On Xbox & PC
It's been just over a week since Starfield added its first land vehicle to the game for free across Xbox Series X|S and PC, and unsurprisingly we're starting to see modders transform its look into a whole variety of fun designs.The one you see above is obviously Thomas The Tank Engine, and you're going to be sad to hear it's PC-only for now!There are a few Xbox ones as well though, such as the Warthog from Halo and the STAG N-Forcer from Saints Row.
Five Xbox Game Pass Titles Received New Announcements At Gamescom 2024
The full roundup of reveals and release dates.We're just looking back over the coverage we provided here at Pure Xbox, and we spotted five Xbox Game Pass titles in all that received major new announcements over the few days.Indiana Jones getting a release date was the biggest one, but we also discovered four new XGP titles that had never been revealed before, including a brand-new Sniper Elite game and a Lost in Random title that looks like Hades!
Star Wars Outlaws Suffers Slightly Turbulent Xbox Launch For Ubisoft+ Subscribers
Star Wars Outlaws is officially available right now on Xbox, but if you want to start playing it ahead of its standard release this Friday, your only option is the Ultimate Edition - which retails for a massive £120 / $130 on the Xbox Store.For £14.99 / $17.99 per-month, you can get access to the Ultimate Edition along with countless other Ubisoft games, so it's a good alternative if you think you can complete Outlaws quickly!It's had a bit of a turbulent launch on there so far.
Capcom Fighting Collection 2 Not Announced For Xbox, But Don't Lose Hope Yet
Microsoft is apparently working on it.Yesterday, as part of the Nintendo Direct in which we saw a whole bunch of games confirmed for Xbox, one of the big absentees was Capcom Fighting Collection 2, which again was announced for pretty much everything except Xbox.That said, according to Windows Central editor Jez Corden, Microsoft is "working" on bringing at least the new collection to Xbox:Read the full article on purexbox.com
Review: Age Of Mythology: Retold (Xbox) - Microsoft's Godly RTS Classic Revitalised
Age of Mythology might not be a major numbered entry, but it's still played a significant role in the Age timeline – transitioning the series from 2D to 3D following the success of Ensemble's real-time strategy king, Age of Empires II.Retold is an overhaul by World’s Edge and its partners, following in the footsteps of previous works like Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition.It comes with enhancements, new graphics and even gameplay adjustments that modernise the title, while ensuring the spirit of the original game continues to shine.
25 Years On, Worms Armageddon 'Anniversary Edition' Is Blasting Its Way To Xbox
It's the return of a classic!Team17 has announced today that 25 years since its arrival in 1999, Worms Armageddon will be making a return in the near future, and that includes for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S.This version is the "Anniversary Edition" of Worms Armageddon, which includes a bunch of improvements such as enhanced HD visuals, modern aspect ratios, a new saving system, an interactive museum featuring never-before-seen interviews, online support, and even a fully playable Game Boy Color version of Worms Armageddon!
'Castlevania Dominus Collection' Just Got Shadow Dropped On Xbox Series X|S
Three classic Castlevania titles!Yep, the Castlevania Dominus Collection is out now and includes three classic titles, plus a bonus "redesigned version of the very first Castlevania arcade game" - Haunted Castle Revisited.The three games included in the collection are 'Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow', 'Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin' and 'Castlevania Order of Ecclesia'.
Multiple Games Announced For Xbox Following August 2024's Nintendo Direct
10+ big reveals that are coming to Xbox as well as Nintendo Switch!Today, in the world in Nintendo Life, we saw a new Nintendo Partner Direct as well as an Indie World Showcase that treated us to 10+ reveals that are also coming to Xbox consoles in the near future (some of them today!).We've got some big titles here too, such as Tetris Forever, a new Castlevania collection, Tales of Graces f Remastered and much more!
Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed Now Has A Completely Free Demo On Xbox
The full remaster is out next month!Ahead of its arrival next month, THQ Nordic has today announced that a free demo is officially available for Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed!The demo, which contains a small chunk of the full release, is now live on the Xbox Store.
Xbox Is Hosting A Special 'Super Saver Sale' For Game Pass Members This Week
It's Tuesday, and that means we've got a fresh batch of sales on the Xbox Store!The big one this week is a "Super Saver Sale" for Xbox Game Pass members, but there's also a Fighter Sale and last week's ID@Xbox Sale to check out.Looking at some of the highlights here, we've got big discounts on the likes of Braid, Anniversary Edition, Red Dead Redemption 2, Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy, Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League, WWE 2K24 and much more!
Roundup: Here's What The Critics Think About Visions Of Mana From Square Enix
Early reviews are going live!After making a surprise appearance at Xbox Developer Direct earlier this year, Square Enix's Visions of Mana is out later this week - which means early reviews are beginning to drop for this upcoming RPG.Initial impressions for the game seem pretty solid, if a little mixed, so here's what the critics are saying about Visions of Mana ahead of its Xbox release on August 29th:Read the full article on purexbox.com
Dragon Age: The Veilguard Combat Detailed In Big Gameplay Breakdown
EA & BioWare lift the veil.Earlier this month, we finally got that sweet sweet release date for Dragon Age: The Veilguard - BioWare's latest is launching almost a decade after the series' last mainline entry in Dragon Age: Inquisition!The 10-minute clip brings together four separate sections covering all things Dragon Age combat, with BioWare taking a look at how the game's systems will come together while out on the battlefield.
Talking Point: So, Is Anyone Still Waiting On A Refund For Their Redfall DLC?
We're hearing mixed reports on the status of these refunds.are any of you still waiting on one of these Redfall refunds?Twitter user Snap Blast PLAY took to the platform over the weekend to say that they still hadn't got their Redfall DLC refund after more than two months of waiting.
Xbox Fan Highlights 'Biggest Gripe' With Star Wars Outlaws Which You Can Easily Fix
"This is a great tip".Although Star Wars Outlaws doesn't technically release until later this week on August 30th, the Ultimate Edition of the game is actually now available (including as part of Ubisoft Plus on Xbox), so players have finally got their hands on it.Basically, you have to click in the right stick to interact by default, but as mentioned, this can be changed in the options:Read the full article on purexbox.com
'Core Keeper' Is Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (August 27)
A new survival game with 8-player co-op!Welcome to another Xbox Game Pass update!Today, Minecraft-like survival game Core Keeper is joining Game Pass, as we near the end of another big month for the service.
Switch Drummer 'Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival' Coming To Xbox
A new drum for Series X|S also unveiled.Bandai Namco's drum-based rhythm game Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival will be coming to the Xbox Series X|S on 7th November 2024.Read the full article on purexbox.com
Here's Over An Hour Of Fresh Gameplay From Xbox RPG Avowed
A deep dive on the Game Pass title.Throughout the last week or so, Obsidian's Avowed has been a massive part of Xbox's presence at the Gamescom 2024 industry event.Well, now we've got over an hour's worth of new Avowed footage on the back of Europe's biggest gaming convention.
Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6 Multiplayer Trailer Lands Ahead Of Xbox Game Pass Beta
Jump into MP later this week!Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is getting its multiplayer beta later this week, and ahead of that little BO6 taster on Xbox Game Pass, the team has just dropped an introductory trailer for the game's multiplayer suite.And remember, a slice of Black Ops 6 multiplayer will be playable from August 30th as part of the team's early access beta on Xbox Game Pass.
Roundup: Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Ubisoft's Star Wars Outlaws
An overview of this new Star Wars adventure.Well, reviews for Star Wars Outlaws are now out in the wild - including the Pure Xbox write-up from our resident Star Wars space blaster PJ O'Reilly.So, we're here to round up some of the general impressions for Ubisoft's upcoming Star Wars adventure, starting out with a summary of our PX review.
Metal Gear Solid 3 Remake Tech Specs & Frame Rate Revealed For Xbox
As part of a busy preview period for the industry in and around Gamescom, multiple outlets have gone hands on with Konami's Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, and these previews have delivered some new-gen tech specs for the upcoming MGS3 remake.Over at VGC, the team previewed the game recently, where they were greeted with two gameplay modes as part of the demo.These two options seemingly apply to Xbox Series X and PS5 according to multiplayer.it, which you'd expect given the similar horsepower available on the two machines.
Rumour: Black Myth: Wukong 'Memory Leak' Has Caused Xbox Series X|S Delay
"The game has not passed Xbox's bug detection tests".However, the Xbox version has been delayed indefinitely, and a new rumour aims to shed some light on exactly why we haven't seen the game on Xbox Series X|S yet.According to them, multiple sources at Gamescom 2024 have said that Black Myth: Wukong has failed certification on Xbox - due to a "memory leak" issue on the Series X and S versions of the title.
Review: Star Wars Outlaws (Xbox) - Robust Stealth & Immaculate Vibes Make For A Super Star War
We genuinely thought that Star Wars Outlaws could have turned out pretty bad.Just reskin any old Ubisoft-style open world game with Star Wars stuff and be done with it.The vibes in this one are immaculate in how they give you a Star Wars universe stripped of the usual Jedi/Empire pomposity and stifling politics.
New Report Details Cancelled 'Crash Bandicoot 5', Including Planned Spyro Crossover
Activision went a different route in the end.A huge new report from game historian Liam Robertson has dropped over the weekend, detailing apparent plans for a 'Crash Bandicoot 5' - and why Activision decided to go in a different direction instead.It's said that, ultimately, Activision wanted more live service projects in the pipeline - leading to the cancellation of Crash 5.
Well-Known Leaker Reveals Major Xbox Game Pass Addition For September 2024
So far, we know very little about Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass lineup for next month, but the often-accurate leaker eXtas1s has today revealed a major addition to the service for September 2024.According to the insider, Ubisoft's open world, extreme sports-racing mashup Riders Republic will enter the library next month.The title will apparently go live for Xbox Game Pass members on September 11th, although the source is keen to stress that any specific dates "can vary a little", depending on Microsoft's plans.
Talking Point: What Did You Think Of Gamescom 2024 Overall?
So, that's another Gamescom in the books!This week's event in Germany brought us announcements for a variety of upcoming Xbox games, including the likes of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle and Starfield: Shattered Space.The big event was Geoff Keighley's Gamescom Opening Night Live on Tuesday, of course, which offered up a two-hour extravaganza of new reveals - including a pretty controversial one in the form of Indiana Jones heading to PS5.
Lots Of Games Are Reduced By 90% In The Xbox Gamescom 2024 Sale
Bag a bargain this weekend!Looking for some cheap Xbox games in the Xbox Gamescom Sale for 2024?As you may have noticed, there's a big Gamescom sale on the Xbox Store right now along with new ID@Xbox and Game Pass exclusive sales, but because of all the busyness over the past few days, we haven't got around to covering it!
Feature: These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (August 26-30)
Including a special treat for Xbox Game Pass members.We've got a stacked list of big new releases on the way over the next few days, including the likes of Star Wars Outlaws, Visions of Mana, Monster Jam Showdown and the Premium / Premium Upgrade version of Age of Mythology: Retold.Plus, Xbox Game Pass members are getting two new additions, one of which is a special treat in the form of a Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 "Early Access" Beta - it's the first time something like this has ever been available on Game Pass!
Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 24-25)
Any Atlas Fallen on Xbox Game Pass?The weekend starts here!We've got plenty of great content to check out on Xbox over the next few days, including more Xbox Game Pass additions, four Free Play Days titles and a whole bunch of Gamescom discounts on the Xbox Store.
Three Years Later, Quake Is Officially Getting A Physical Xbox Release
Courtesy of Limited Run Games.Flash forward three years later, and we're finally getting them!Limited Run has opened pre-orders today for both the standard $29.99 physical version of Quake for Xbox, along with a limited Quake Quad Damage Edition for $99.99.
$10 Multiplayer Game 'FuzzBall' Has Suddenly Been Made Free On Xbox
Well, Xbox seems to have partnered with developer ShadowLair Games to make FuzzBall free to claim on the platform, which was previously available for $20 back at launch before dropping to $10.This is a mutliplayer brawler that you can either enjoy solo or locally (there's no online) in which it's your goal to knock the other balls of fluff off the stage.It comes with six different FuzzBalls and seven varied stages to check out.
Avowed Gets Massive Uncut Gameplay Demo During Xbox's Final Gamescom Event For 2024
Avowed is proving to be one of Xbox's big stars for Gamescom 2024 - it's getting lots of air time through various previews, interviews and demo sessions.And, to cap this year's event off, Microsoft has shown absolutely loads of new gameplay to fans as part of its final daily livestream at the 2024 convention.Up above, you can feast your eyes on a mammoth gameplay demo from Obsidian's upcoming Xbox RPG.
Roundup: All The Big Reveals From Xbox's Third Gamescom 2024 Livestream
The final stream of the week!The final of Xbox's daily livestreams from Gamescom 2024 has just aired, and similar to what we've seen over the past few days, we were treated to a small number of new reveals for the likes of Avowed and Ara: History Untold!But first, make sure you catch up with the past two days of livestreams if you haven't already:Read the full article on purexbox.com
Talking Point: Does Microsoft Have A '30FPS' Problem With Its Xbox Series X|S Output?
With the confirmation that Obsidian's Avowed is aiming for a 30FPS frame rate target on Xbox Series consoles, we're starting to see some heated discussion on the topic and whether it's becoming a bit of an issue for Xbox.Microsoft's last three major first-party releases (Forza aside) have all launched at 30FPS in Redfall, Starfield and Hellblade 2, and with Avowed being added to that list next February, is this becoming a problem?However, the team just doesn't seem to be getting such modes ready to go for release, and in some instances players are having to wait almost six months to play their chosen first-party game at 60FPS on a current-gen Xbox.
33 Immortals Playtest Begins Today Ahead Of Xbox Game Pass Launch
Check it out for free this weekend.It's been a while since we last heard about 33 Immortals — the co-op action roguelike that's coming to Xbox Game Pass in 2024 — but it's back today with a free playtest that Xbox fans can access on Series X and Series S this weekend.The test begins in a few hours' time and lasts until August 26th, accessible via the Xbox Insider app.
Amazon's Tomb Raider Game Progressing Well Despite 'Everything Going On With Embracer'
Back in late 2022, Amazon announced that it was working with Crystal Dynamics on a brand-new Tomb Raider game, and despite not hearing much about the project since, it sounds like things are coming along nicely.In a new chat with IGN, Amazon Games boss Christoph Hartmann discussed some of the company's current projects - including that Crystal Dynamics Tomb Raider game.Hartmann says that things are "going well", despite everything that's been happening with the owner of the dev team;
Live: Watch Xbox At Gamescom 2024 (Day Three) Here
The final livestream of this week!Today marks the final of three livestreams being hosted by Xbox as part of Gamescom 2024, with day three set to bring us closer looks at the likes of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle and Avowed!Read the full article on purexbox.com
Shattered Space Will Bring 'Narrative-Driven Horror' To The World Of Starfield This September
Ahead of its release next month, Bethesda is bringing Starfield: Shattered Space to Gamescom 2024 in a big way - we're starting to see lots of details and impressions trickle out of the event.Xbox Wire has a nice little preview up right now, which drops some interesting details about the expansion.First off, the outlet calls it "horror-inflected", with the DLC seemingly going in quite a different direction to the base game.
Fable Creator Explains How His New Game Is Set In The Same World
One of the most surprising moments during Gamescom Opening Night Live this week was when the Fable creator and former Lionhead founder, Peter Molyneux, walked out on stage and introduced his new PC title Masters of Albion.He's apparently got together some of the old Lionhead crew (rebranded as '22cans' and mixed with ex-Fable & Media Molecule developers) to work on this God-like game, which welcomes players to "the familiar, vast world of Albion".If the name does ring a bell, it's because Albion is obviously the same setting as the one in Fable.
Obsidian Confirms That Avowed Runs At 30FPS On Xbox Series X|S
"It's a trade-off we opted to make".Xbox's upcoming RPG Avowed is nearing the end of its development, with Obsidian gunning for a February 2025 launch for the Game Pass title.While the team says that optimisation is still underway, and the game's specs won't be 100% finalised until closer to release, it has confirmed that Avowed is aiming for a 30FPS frame rate target on Xbox.
Towerborne Dev Explains Why Early Access Is Debuting On Steam Rather Than Xbox
A strange move for an Xbox first-party title.Xbox first-party title Towerborne might not have received as much attention as the likes of Indiana Jones and Starfield over the past few days, but it's looking really fun so far - and it's also had a big announcement of its own.Not only will the game now be launching as a free-to-play title in 2025, but its early access period begins in September exclusively on Steam.
Avowed Early Previews Are Looking Positive Ahead Of Xbox Game Pass Launch Next February
Xbox's Avowed now has its launch date locked and loaded for Feb. 2025, which means we're bound to see and hear much more about the Game Pass RPG in the coming weeks and months.we're starting to see some previews hit the web right now.Across the three previews we've taken a look at, the consensus is largely positive - especially from IGN, who've given it a glowing preview this week.
Two Titles Announced For Game Pass In Xbox's Second Gamescom 2024 Livestream
The list keeps on growing!The second of three Xbox livestreams from Gamescom 2024 has just finished, and once again we were treated to some interesting reveals over the multi-hour event, including two new Xbox Game Pass titles in the Hades-like Lost in Random: The Eternal Die and open world survival title Voidtrain!If you missed the first day's roundup, we've covered it elsewhere on Pure Xbox:Read the full article on purexbox.com
The Callisto Protocol Franchise Expands With 'REDACTED' Spin-Off On Xbox
Striking Distance Studios' The Callisto Protocol is getting a brand-new spin-off this year, and yes, its name is REDACTED.it's not redacted, the actual game is called REDACTED.Naming oddities aside, REDACTED is a roguelike spin-off from the team's well-known 2022 survival horror title.
NHL 25 Brings A Suite Of Gameplay Innovations To Xbox Series X|S This October
Along with a Franchise Mode revamp.NHL 25 will be heading to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S (but interestingly, not Xbox One) on October 4, 2024, and the cover stars this year are made up of the three Hughes brothers!There are a bunch of gameplay innovations in NHL 25 under the banner of "Ice-Q".
EA Sports College Football 25 Becomes America's Best-Selling Video Game Of 2024
Last month, we heard that EA's new College Football game had led to a big spike in Xbox Series X|S sales, and now we're starting to see how that's all unfolding.According to Circana's Mat Piscatella (NPD), College Football 25 is now the best-selling game in the US this year.These figures are taking the first seven months of 2024 into account, with the analyst gathering some interesting sales stats up to and including July 2024 over on Twitter.
Indiana Jones And The Great Circle Is Playable Three Days Early With Xbox Game Pass Upgrade
Say hello to the Digital Premium upgrade.Yep, live now on the Xbox Store for $34.99 / £34.99 is the Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Premium Upgrade.This DLC pack — containing three days of early access, a future story DLC, some outfits and more — can be added onto the standard edition of the game, which itself will be in the Game Pass library this December.
Phil Spencer On Game Exclusivity: 'We Have To Anticipate There's Going To Be More Change'
The Xbox boss weighs in.Yesterday, head of Xbox Phil Spencer responded to Tuesday night's massive news about Indiana Jones hitting PS5 next year, but that's not all the boss had to say.Phil anticipates that the way games are "built and distributed" will continue to evolve - in order to meet "the pressure on the industry" to keep growing.
Live: Watch Xbox At Gamescom 2024 (Day Two) Here
The second of three livestreams this week.Today marks the second of three livestreams being hosted by Xbox as part of Gamescom 2024, with day two set to bring us closer looks at the likes of Star Wars Outlaws, Towerborne and Flight Sim, plus more surprises!"Join Team Xbox and friends on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday for a deeper dive into some of the highly anticipated games at gamescom 2024, with first-look gameplay, developer chats, new trailers and more."
Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (August 22-25)
Four games included this weekend!Xbox's latest Free Play Days lineup is now live, with four games featured as part of the program this weekend.Warhorse Studios' Kingdom Come: Deliverance is probably the pick of the bunch here as the team starts to ramp up marketing for its upcoming sequel.
Roundup: Every Xbox Reveal From August 2024's Future Games Show
A two-hour extravaganza of announcements!The latest version of the Future Games Show event has taken place this week as part of Gamescom 2024, and as usual we saw plenty of Xbox-related trailers and even new announcements over the course of its two-hour duration.Some of the highlights include Atomfall (which is also coming to Xbox Game Pass), Starship Troopers: Extermination and Greedfall 2: The Dying World!
Action RPG 'Atlas Fallen' Is Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (August 22)
Falling into the library.After the game being heavily rumoured for Xbox Game Pass prior to its official confirmation earlier this week, Atlas Fallen is finally coming to the library today!This open-world action RPG got a bit of a mixed reception at launch, but it's just received a major free update on all platforms, so we'll drop the trailer for this fresh version of Atlas Fallen down below.
Xbox Unveils Multiple New Accessibility Offerings, Including The Adaptive Joystick
"When everybody plays, we all win".During its Gamescom livestream yesterday, Xbox's accessibility team revealed four new offerings (including the Xbox Adaptive Joystick) as part of its "mission" to make gaming accessible for more than 425 million players with disabilities worldwide.These new options were created "in partnership with the Gaming & Disability community and nonprofit organizations".
Xbox's Sea Of Thieves Has Reportedly Sold Over One Million Copies On PS5
Indiana Jones was announced for PlayStation earlier this week.There's been a lot of conversation within the Xbox community following the announcement Indiana Jones and the Great Circle would be released on PlayStation 5 next year.Off the back of this, Phil Spencer yesterday said Xbox's franchises were actually "getting stronger".
Xbox Game Pass Title 'Stalker 2' Runs At 60FPS On Series X
Ever since we first locked eyes on Stalker 2 and its atmospheric open world, we've thought it a bit of a graphical showpiece for Xbox - but that doesn't mean that the open-world title isn't going to be running at high frame rates.As part of Gamescom 2024, GSC Game World has a playable demo for its upcoming shooter, and we're starting to hear good reports on the shape of the game as it nears its November launch.According to John Linemann of Digital Foundry, the game is running at 60FPS on Xbox Series X - and that's the only performance option available.
Roundup: All The Big Reveals From Xbox's First Gamescom 2024 Livestream
Every major title showcased!The first of three Xbox livestreams from Gamescom 2024 has just finished, and like last year, we were treated to a few surprises - alongside deeper looks at some already announced Xbox titles.The stream focused mostly on games we already knew about, with some of those getting fresh updates and launch windows along the way.
Xbox Boss Phil Spencer Comments On Indiana Jones PS5, And Microsoft's Plan Moving Forward
"It's just going to be a strategy that works for us".Head of Xbox Phil Spencer has made an appearance at Gamescom 2024 - effectively kicking off Microsoft's daily livestream schedule that's planned for the next few days.His answer isn't too dissimilar to what we've heard before, but in short, Phil thinks that the team's new approach will boost the health of Xbox and its franchises in the long term.
Microsoft's New Xbox Series X And S Console Lineup Launches This October
Thee new consoles are coming.To kick off today's Gamescom 2024 livestream, Microsoft has announced when its new Xbox Series X and S consoles will launch later this fall - and pre-orders are opening up from today, August 21.So, the white all-digital Xbox Series X, the 1TB Xbox Series S, and the 'Galaxy Black' special edition Xbox Series X all launch on October 15th, with "some countries" to follow up on October 29th.
Reaction: Indiana Jones And The Great Circle's PS5 Announcement Marks A Bold Step For Xbox
Regardless of how good Indiana Jones and the Great Circle looked during last night's Gamescom appearance, one particular announcement has clearly overshadowed things.Of course, that's the fact that Microsoft is bringing the game to PS5 in Spring 2025 - just a few months after its Xbox release.Microsoft has opted to announce a PS5 version of a huge first-party game before it's even launched on Xbox, and that's a bold move.
Live: Watch Xbox At Gamescom 2024 (Day One) Here
The first of three livestreams this week.Today marks the first of three livestreams being hosted by Xbox as part of Gamescom 2024, with day one set to bring us closer looks at the likes of Stalker 2, Atomfall and Age of Mythology, plus hopefully some surprises!"Join Team Xbox and friends on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday for a deeper dive into some of the highly anticipated games at gamescom 2024, with first-look gameplay, developer chats, new trailers and more."
Warhorse Studios Shows Off 20+ Minutes Of 'Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2' Gameplay
"What adventures await you in Medieval Europe?".Ever since we first saw evidence of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 we've been excited to see Warhorse Studios' RPG sequel in action, and today the team has finally a delivered a big old gameplay showcase for us all to gawk over.Containing 20+ minutes of brand-new footage, the above video showcases exactly what this game is all about - from exploration, to medieval quests, to simply annoying NPCs in the open world, quite frankly.
Three Titles Are Joining Xbox Game Pass Core Today (August 21)
The cheapest Game Pass tier grows.Microsoft has announced another selection of titles coming to Xbox Game Pass Core, with three games entering the basic Game Pass library today, August 21.Remember, this library essentially replaces the old Games with Gold service - the tier's selection of titles is playable at no extra cost for Game Pass Core (former Xbox Live Gold) members.
Blizzard's New Diablo 4 Expansion Trailer Welcomes Back Mercenaries
The requested feature returns.Diablo 4's new expansion 'Vessel of Hatred' will introduce mercenaries to help you out on your quest, and at Gamescom Opening Night Live, Blizzard shared a new trailer featuring these helpers.Here's a bit more about these recruits via Blizzard's official website:Read the full article on purexbox.com
SNK To Fill Xbox's Fighting Game Void With New Release In 2025
It's been a bit of a rough patch for fighting game fans on Xbox recently, with a few retro releases completely skipping the Xbox Series X|S. Fortunately, new entries in certain series are still on the menu.During Gamescom Opening Night Live, SNK reconfirmed its new title Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves was still on the way to Xbox platforms, and it's now locked in a release date of 24th April 2025.Pre-orders are now live.
Indiana Jones And The Great Circle 'Story DLC' Confirmed
A giant globe will also be offered in the Collector's Edition.Indiana Jones and the Great Circle has finally locked in a release date, and apart from the main game, it seems there is also some expansion content planned.Read the full article on purexbox.com
Multiple Xbox Game Pass Titles Showed Up At Gamescom ONL 2024
Today's Gamescom Opening Night Live event treated us to a few reveals for some Xbox Game Pass titles, including two surprises that were announced for the first time in Sniper Elite: Resistance and Goat Simulator Remastered!Beyond that, Starfield's first ever land vehicle shadow dropped on Xbox and PC as part of the show, while the big news was Indiana Jones and the Great Circle's December release date for Xbox (and Spring release window for PS5).Read the full article on purexbox.com
Xbox Lists 'Announced' First Party Games In New Social Media Graphic
We've got plenty of dates for 2024 and 2025.Today's Gamescom Opening Night Live event is officially in the books, and as you can see in the special new graphic above, we've got a much better idea of release dates for various Xbox first-party games in 2024 and 2025!The likes of Starfield: Shattered Space and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle can finally be penciled onto the calendar, and both Avowed (which was recently delayed) and Towerborne are now fully launching in 2025 - the latter getting an exclusive PC early access debut in September of this year.
Starfield Is Getting New High Frame Rate Options On Xbox Series S
Alongside today's news about land vehicles and Shattered Space details, Bethesda has officially announced some new Starfield frame rate options for Xbox Series S users.Now matching up to Xbox Series X, Microsoft's baby console will support "30, 40, 60 or an Uncapped frame rate on VRR displays" as part of the game's August update, which arrives today.These higher FPS options are largely targeting Variable Refresh Rate users, where the VRR tech will smooth out any hiccups when Starfield is under full strain.
Roundup: All The Xbox Reveals From Gamescom Opening Night Live 2024
Missed the event?Weren't able to catch the Gamescom Opening Night Live 2024 event earlier today?You can always go back and watch the on-demand version for yourself, which you'll find elsewhere on Pure Xbox.
Indiana Jones And The Great Circle Hits Xbox This December, And A PS5 Port Is Officially Coming
We officially know about Microsoft's plans for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, with Xbox bringing the game's launch date details to Gamescom Opening Night Live.The upcoming Indiana Jones adventure hits Xbox and PC on December 9th, and yes, a PS5 version has been confirmed as well.That PS5 port then lands in Spring 2025 - although Xbox hasn't given us an official date for the PlayStation launch beyond that window.
2K And Hangar 13 Are Giving Us A Brand-New Mafia Game On Xbox In 2025
It's called Mafia: The Old Country.To close today's Gamescom Opening Night Live event, it was revealed that a brand-new game in the Mafia series will be heading to Xbox Series X and S next year, and it's officially called "Mafia: The Old Country".Details remain limited for now, but you can check out the official trailer up above, with more info down below.
Preview: Indiana Jones And The Great Circle - MachineGames' Latest Xbox Adventure Is Looking Whip-Smart
Indy's greatest tool is his mind.Dial of Destiny was a bland and soulless money grab, Kingdom of the Crystal Skull is a war crime…OK, so that's a very heated conversation for another time, perhaps, but it's worth mentioning here, as a few minutes with hands-off gameplay footage of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle (courtesy of an invitation to Bethesda's recent preview event) has given us the distinct impression that the next great Indy adventure will arrive in the form of a video computer game.
Preview: Indiana Jones And The Great Circle Preview - MachineGames' Latest Xbox Adventure Is Looking Whip-Smart
Indy's greatest tool is his mind.Dial of Destiny was a bland and soulless money grab, Kingdom of the Crystal Skull is a war crime…OK, so that's a very heated conversation for another time, perhaps, but it's worth mentioning here, as a few minutes with hands-off gameplay footage of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle (courtesy of an invitation to Bethesda's recent preview event) has given us the distinct impression that the next great Indy adventure will arrive in the form of a video computer game.
Poll: How Would You Grade Gamescom Opening Night Live 2024?
The dust is now beginning to settle on Gamescom Opening Night Live 2024!If you haven't had a chance to watch it yet, you can catch the full thing over at our live coverage page, and we've also provided an extensive recap of everything (Xbox-related) that happened as part of the show.Read the full article on purexbox.com
Fable's Legendary Creator Peter Molyneux Announces New Game 'Masters Of Albion'
Peter Molyneux, the infamous creator behind Xbox's Fable franchise, is back (again) - this time with his new 'god game' Masters of Albion.Announced for PC so far, Masters of Albion is exactly what you'd expect from Molyneux if you've followed him all these years.This time though, the game at least looks quite far along;
Xbox's Towerborne Delays Full Release To 2025, PC Early Access Begins This September
We've been waiting on updates for Xbox's first-party action-adventure game Towerborne for a while, and it's been announced today as part of Gamescom Opening Night Live that it'll be launching in early access this September.The date is September 10, 2024 for early access, but the big catch is that it's only the Steam version that gets it.It'll later transition to an Xbox Game Preview launch, followed by the full release as a free-to-play (!) title in 2025.
Marvel Rivals Brings Its Free Hero-Filled FPS To Xbox This December
New rivals.After a closed beta that kicked off this July, NetEase has announced that Marvel Rivals officially opens up to all players with its full release on Xbox later this year.Launching on December 6, Marvel Rivals brings its character-crammed, free-to-play FPS shenanigans to Xbox Series X and S players in 2024.
Starfield's New Land Vehicle Is Out Today, Shattered Space Expansion Arrives Next Month
Say hello to the 'Rev-8' buggy!First off, the team's much-anticipated land vehicle has been dubbed 'Rev-8' - and it's actually out for all players TODAY!Oh, and in other major Starfield news, the Shattered Space expansion is officially out on September 30th!
Civilization VII Gets February 2025 Release Date For Xbox One & Series X|S
"Build something you believe in".We've got a date for Civilization VII!The game is coming to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on February 11, 2025, and today's Gamescom Opening Night Live event also treated us to a new Gameplay Reveal Trailer.
Genshin Impact Finally Crosses Over From PlayStation To Xbox This November
It's been announced today as part of Gamescom Opening Night Live that the hugely popular open-world adventure RPG Genshin Impact will be crossing over from PlayStation and PC to Xbox on November 20th, 2024.A pre-order bundle is already live on the Xbox Store for $9.99, although keep in mind the game itself is free-to-play.Genshin Impact will apparently include Xbox Game Pass benefits when it arrives later this year as well.
'REANIMAL' Looks Like Exactly What You'd Expect From The Team Behind Little Nightmares
Tarsier Studios really does have its own vibe these days doesn't it, and after the fantastic Little Nightmares games, the team is now moving onto a brand-new IP: REANIMAL.This is very much another dark and creepy horror experience from the Swedish developer, and REANIMAL is coming to Xbox Series X and S...when it's ready!
'Dying Light: The Beast' Is The Next Installment In Techland's Zombie-Parkour Series
Developer Techland has just surprised us all with a brand-new Dying Light game!Dying Light: The Beast is aiming to deliver "a thrilling standalone zombie adventure set in a tightly-crafted rural region" to Xbox players soon.We don't have a date or anything for this one yet, but it's said to be 20+ hours long, with Techland building on its Dying Light 2 tech to create a tighter experience for zombie slayers new and old.
Directive 8020: A Dark Pictures Game Promises 'Edge Of Your Seat' Horror On Xbox In 2025
Sign us up!Supermassive Games announced the latest entry in the Dark Pictures series as part of Gamescom Opening Night Live today, which is titled "Directive 8020" and promises an intense survival horror experience on Xbox next year.We'll throw more details down below, and you can check out the creepy trailer up above.
Xbox Shows Off Extended Footage From Raven Software's Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6 Campaign
Coming to Game Pass this October!Ever since Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 got announced for Xbox Game Pass this October, we've known that a lot of you have been excited to see the game's campaign in action.Well, Gamescom Opening Night Live has delivered - with a fresh look at Raven Software's single-player mode.
Borderlands 4 Officially Makes Its Way To Xbox Series X|S Next Year
A big way to start Gamescom ONL!Today's Gamescom Opening Night Live main show kicked off with an announcement for Borderlands 4 from Gearbox Software, which will be coming to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S (along with other platforms) in 2025.Details remain limited for now, but here's a bit more information on the game ahead of next year's release:Read the full article on purexbox.com
Sniper Elite: Resistance Launches Day One On Xbox Game Pass In 2025
It's back!Today's Gamescom Opening Night Live pre-show kicked things off with a bang - it was announced that a brand-new game in the Sniper Elite series known as Sniper Elite: Resistance will be coming to Xbox Game Pass in 2025!You can get a look at the debut trailer up above, and we'll throw more details down below.
Xbox Begins Rolling Out 'Game Pass Standard' To Insiders For Just $1
A brand-new tier for XGP.Back in July, Microsoft revealed that a new tier of Xbox Game Pass would be arriving in the near future in the form of Xbox Game Pass Standard, and it's just begun rolling out today for all members of the Xbox Insider preview program.The idea behind the new tier is to provide access to online multiplayer along with hundreds of Xbox Game Pass titles, but certain games will be held back until a later date.
Live: Watch Gamescom Opening Night Live 2024 Here
It's time to kick off Gamescom 2024 with the Gamescom Opening Night Live event, which promises to deliver a fantastic show featuring the likes of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, along with hopefully some superb surprises!"Join us for the gamescom Opening Night Live, hosted by Geoff Keighley, as we officially kick off gamescom in Cologne, Germany.Tune in for exclusive first looks and insights into the latest games, including Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Monster Hunter Wilds, Marvel Rivals, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Civilization VII, and Dune Awakening."
Rumour: Xbox IP Apparently Spotted In Upcoming PS5 Exclusive
It seems more Microsoft-owned IP could potentially be showing up on the PlayStation 5 in the future.New footage of the upcoming PS5 exclusive Astro Bot (which is a celebration of all-things PlayStation) has leaked, and it reportedly features all sorts of crossovers.Two that have got some of the Xbox community talking appear to be Crash Bandicoot and Spyro the Dragon, which are (again) now owned by Microsoft.
Nvidia Comparison Shows How PC Ray Tracing Will Look In Xbox's Avowed
Avowed is coming to Xbox Series X|S and PC in February 2025, and ahead of that nearby launch, the team at Nvidia has showcased how the game will look with its 'RTX' ray tracing features enabled.That look, as it turns out, is vastly different to the game without ray tracing enabled.It's god rays galore with RTX switched on, and generally speaking, the game looks much brighter and more vibrant with the tech running in the background.
Former Xbox Exec Defends Phil Spencer's Recent Decisions As Head Of Xbox
"He's running a business".In the aftermath of rumours about Indiana Jones and the Great Circle coming to PS5 next year, former Xbox exec Major Nelson has defended Microsoft's Phil Spencer on the recent strategy change over at Xbox.Major Nelson has responded to one of these questions on Twitter, simply stating that Phil is "running a business" for Microsoft, that's all.
King Kong Returns For Another Round In 'Kong: Survivor Instinct' On Xbox In 2024
We hope it's better than last year's game.This time around, developer 7Levels is bringing Kong: Survivor Instinct to Xbox in 2024 - and it's not exactly what we were expecting.This particular King Kong game is a sort of 2.5D platformer taking place in a destroyed city; set shortly after the events of the 2021 movie 'Godzilla vs. Kong'.
These Three Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (August 22 - September 3)
Microsoft announces a new batch of titles.It's been a quiet month for Xbox Game Pass announcements in August 2024 so far, but Microsoft is back today with a few more titles to add to the list, including the likes of Atlas Fallen and the previously revealed Core Keeper.Here's the full list of Xbox Game Pass reveals for August 22 - September 3:Read the full article on purexbox.com
Age Of Mythology: Retold Is Ready To Pre-Install With Xbox Game Pass
The next Xbox first-party game heading our way is Age of Mythology: Retold on September 4th, and if you're keen to start playing as soon as it drops on that Wednesday, you can begin pre-installing it now with Xbox Game Pass!We're looking at a great download size of just 23GB on Xbox Series X here too, so you shouldn't need to make much room for it.Don't forget this is a day one release across both Series X and Series S as well as PC.
Excitement Begins As Team Xbox Arrives In Germany For Gamescom
Gamescom 2024 begins today with the Opening Night Live event in a few hours' time, and it'll be followed by multiple days' worth of content from Xbox via daily livestreams as we progress through the week.There's obviously a big presence actually on-site in Germany as well, and we've spotted multiple members of Team Xbox heading over there over the past 24 hours.Xbox's VP of games marketing, Aaron Greenberg, has already been sharing a few snaps from his time in Cologne, including a table read that he crashed yesterday!
Ubisoft+ Issue Apparently 'Under Investigation' As Xbox Users Vent Their Frustrations
Better get it sorted for Star Wars Outlaws!It's great to have the option of Ubisoft+ on Xbox these days - a subscription service that might seem costly on the surface, but provides access to all of Ubisoft's new releases on day one, often with the "Ultimate" editions included.However, we've been notified of an issue that multiple Xbox users have been suffering with the service recently, where despite paying their monthly subscription fee, they haven't been able to access their games.
Despite Its Xbox Delay, Black Myth: Wukong Is Already A Massive Success
Almost 1.5 million "all-time peak" players on Steam!We mentioned last how week how the highly-anticipated action RPG Black Myth: Wukong had received some pretty excellent reviews ahead of its launch, and now the game is officially available for PC and PlayStation 5.As things stand, Black Myth: Wukong has an "all-time peak" of nearly 1.5 million concurrent players, which places it fourth in the all-time charts ahead of the likes of Elden Ring and Cyberpunk 2077.
Guide: Gamescom Opening Night Live 2024: Schedule, Where To Watch And What To Expect
It's almost time for Gamescom 2024!Europe's biggest gaming convention begins this week in Germany, and we're expecting plenty of announcements and fresh reveals for a large number of upcoming Xbox games.While some of those announcements will likely come during Xbox's own livestreams this week, Opening Night Live is what kicks off the event - and we already know about some major games coming to the Geoff Keighley-hosted show.
Rumour Claims Indiana Jones Will Jump From Xbox To PS5 In Early 2025
Maybe it's true, maybe it's not.The big Xbox story on social media right now relates to the upcoming Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and it concerns a rumour that's been shared by content creator NateTheHate - who says the game is going to PS5 in 2025.Specifically, it's mentioned that Indiana Jones will launch for Xbox and PC at some point this December, while the PS5 version will arrive in the first half of next year.
Final Fantasy 16 Director Says He'd Like To See The Game On Xbox
It's just been announced for PC.We've got some Final Fantasy 16 news to share today, but sadly it's not the kind we were hoping for!It's been announced that FFXVI will be coming to PC on September 17th, with still no sign of an Xbox release as things stand.
Poll: Are You Picking Up Star Wars Outlaws On Xbox This Month?
Or maybe playing it via Ubisoft Plus?Although August has felt a little quiet for major new Xbox releases (don't worry, we've got plenty next month!), it's ending things in a big way with the likes of Age of Mythology: Retold, Visions of Mana, and of course, Star Wars Outlaws.Yes, Ubisoft's first crack at a Star Wars adventure is a little over a week away for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, and following our recent hands-on preview of the game, we're keen to see how the full experience stacks up.
Jet Set Radio Future Fans Spot Random Social Media Post From Xbox Mexico
Quite recently, SEGA announced that it was finally returning to the Jet Set Radio IP after a long hiatus, but that doesn't stop fans clamouring for Jet Set Radio Future to make some sort of return.The original Xbox classic is still stuck on that machine — it's not backwards compatible with modern consoles — yet a new social media post from Xbox Mexico has fans hoping for some sort of announcement.As part of a summer-themed post on Instagram, Xbox Mexico included a random clip of Jet Set Radio Future in the five games it showed off. Funnily enough, the rest were images, while this JSRF mention was a clip from back in the day.
1996's Original 'Broken Sword' Is Getting Remastered For Xbox This September
Featuring 4K visuals and enhanced audio.We're a little bit late on this one, but we know that certain members of the Pure Xbox community are very keen to pick up Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged on Xbox consoles next month, so let's talk about it!This is an enhanced version of the original Broken Sword from all the way back in 1996, which itself has never appeared on Xbox before.
Activision Shuts Down Huge Call Of Duty 'H2M' Mod On The Eve Of Its Release
Last week, our Twitter feeds were flooded with images and clips from Call of Duty 'H2M'; a planned mod that fully remastered the original Modern Warfare 2's multiplayer suite.Some huge YouTubers were getting behind the mod as its dev team began to let people test it prior to launch, but right on the eve of its release, Activision has shut down the mod with immediate effect.Taking to social media just hours before launch, the H2M team said that it had "received a Cease & Desist order on behalf of Activision Publishing" that forced them to shut down the mod before it became available to the public.
Xbox Teases 'More Than A Few Surprises' For This Week's Gamescom Livestreams
Welcome to Gamescom week!We've got a busy few days of events ahead, kicking off with Gamescom Opening Night Live on Tuesday and finishing with the final of three daily livestreams being hosted by Xbox on Friday.Xbox has already revealed the lineup of games set to feature in each of these daily Gamescom streams, but the official description on YouTube also mentions that we'll be getting "more than a few surprises" along the way.
Bethesda's 'Enhanced' DOOM Xbox Ports Analysed By Digital Foundry, Mods Included
During QuakeCon 2024, the team at Bethesda dropped a big old surprise with DOOM + DOOM 2; a brand-new bundle of the first two DOOM games complete with a bunch of fresh enhancements.As you'd probably expect, then, the folks over at Digital Foundry have been taking a look at these new versions of DOOM and how they perform on a variety of platforms - including Xbox.DF has been putting them through their paces at 120FPS on Xbox Series X and S, and their frame graphs never waver.
No, Don't Expect Hollow Knight: Silksong At Gamescom ONL
Geoff just wanted to get that message out of the way.It's becoming a running joke at this point, and to put Silksong fans out of their misery ahead of Opening Night Live (well, kind of), the show's host Geoff Keighley has told Hollow Knight fans not to expect any announcements related to the second game during the show.Attached was a clown image for all of the Hollow Knight supporters out there.
Indie Dev Cancels 'HAAK' For Xbox And Criticises Microsoft Over 14 Months Of Delays
"We spent over 14 months trying".To try and sum things up, basically, the team behind this indie title (already released on PC, Switch & mobile) has taken to Twitter to publicly criticise Microsoft over its own ID@Xbox experience.The dev claims that it has "spent over 14 months trying to apply for game publication" without much help at all from Xbox.
Copa City Dev 'Certainly Interested' In Bringing New Football Game To Xbox Game Pass
Sign it up, Microsoft!Last week, we published our exclusive interview here at Pure Xbox with the narrative lead behind upcoming football (or "soccer") tycoon game Copa City, and it got us excited about the possibility of an Xbox Game Pass release!We straight-up asked if the "football event simulator" could make its way to Xbox's subscription service at some point in the future, and it was advised to us that the team is "certainly interested" in the idea:Read the full article on purexbox.com
Rockstar's 'Bully' Hits The Headlines Over Possible Xbox Remaster, But Don't Get Your Hopes Up
It's probably related to GTA+ instead.Over the weekend, there was a lot of talk about the possibility of an Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S remaster for Rockstar's classic Bully game from the Xbox 360 era, but although we'd love to see it, we don't think it's happening.Does that mean a new port is in the works?
Three Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass In Late August 2024
Including a major 2023 FPS.Microsoft has revealed the second batch of games to leave Xbox Game Pass in August 2024, and we have three titles departing the service in just under two weeks' time.There's a major 2023 release on this list, so if you've been meaning to play that, or any of these Xbox Game Pass titles for that matter, you'll have to get a move on!
Gamescom 2024: Five Xbox-Related Events You Don't Want To Miss
It's almost time for Gamescom 2024!Europe's biggest gaming convention begins this week in Germany, and we're expecting plenty of announcements and fresh reveals for a large number of upcoming Xbox games.With that in mind, we've picked out five Xbox events that you don't want to miss during Gamescom 2024.
Poll: What Do You Think Of Mafia: Definitive Edition On Xbox Game Pass?
The 2020 remake has arrived on XGP.The big Xbox Game Pass release (in fact, the only Xbox Game Pass release) of the past few days ended up being Mafia: Definitive Edition, which is a stunning remake from 2020 of the original title in the series that debuted in 2002.Back at the time of launch, the critics had some very nice things to say about this one, with the game racking up a 79 on Metacritic for the Xbox One version.
Lots Of Games Are Reduced By 90% In The Xbox End Of Summer Sale 2024
Over 40 titles at rock-bottom prices!Looking for some cheap Xbox games in the Xbox End of Summer Sale 2024?Thanks to this massive promotion, along with various other sales that are live on the Xbox Store right now, we've got over 40 games that are discounted by a whopping 90% this weekend.
Feature: These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (August 19-23)
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for August 19-23!Things are looking pretty quiet for new releases over the next few days, with the biggest highlights being Quantic Dream's Dustborn, gory survival horror game Pneumata and the new tennis title, TIEBREAK: Official Game of the ATP and WTA.Here's what's coming to Xbox next week:Read the full article on purexbox.com
Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 17-18)
We're going back to some classic DOOM.Welcome to the weekend!If you're looking for things to do on Xbox over the next couple of days, don't forget we've got some great recent Xbox Game Pass titles, a bunch of Free Play Days offerings, and hundreds of discounts as part of the Xbox End of Summer Sale - including a pretty cool discount for Baldur's Gate 3 amongst other things.
Skyrim's Massive 'Skyblivion' Mod Looks Incredible, But It's Apparently Too Big For Xbox
It won't be coming to any consoles.There's been so much attention around Fallout 4's big PC mod known as Fallout: London recently, but sadly there's no sign of an Xbox (or any other console) release for it right now - despite the developers showing an interest.We're seeing a similar situation with Skyblivion as well, which just revealed its first look at gameplay this week ahead of a release in 2025.
Poll: Are You Buying Forza Horizon 4 Before It Gets Delisted On Xbox?
It's down to a great price right now.A few months ago, it was announced that the superb Forza Horizon 4 would be getting delisted across Xbox and PC this December, similar to what happened with Forza Horizon 2 and 3 along with the old Forza Motorsport games.Since then, the game has been discounted on a couple of occasions - including right now as part of the Xbox End of Summer Sale.
Deals: All 20+ Backwards Compatible Games In The Xbox End Of Summer Sale 2024
Classics from the Xbox 360 era.It's been sad times with the Xbox 360 store closing its doors recently, but let's not forget the mountain of fantastic backwards compatible titles that are still playable across Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S!A handful of other backwards compatible titles are on sale as well, but they're part of different sales and will expire soon (for example, the Xbox 360 versions of Borderlands).
Black Myth: Wukong Debuts To Impressive Reviews Ahead Of Delayed Xbox Launch
There are a few surprising scores though.Yes, we all know the score — Black Myth: Wukong was originally announced to be launching day one on Xbox before it got delayed indefinitely for Microsoft's consoles — and the release date is now just four days away for other platforms.As we're so close, the first reviews have gone live today across the web, and unexpectedly they're pretty impressive on the whole.
Guide: Xbox Game Pass In 2024: The Full List Of Everything Announced So Far
The complete list of all games.Xbox Game Pass continues to fill up for 2024, and if you're looking for a list of everything coming to Game Pass in 2024, you've come to the right place!If you're looking specifically for news on all the games coming soon and leaving soon in August 2024 on Xbox Game Pass, we've provided a separate guide elsewhere on Pure Xbox.
Police Simulator Dev Returns With 'Amublance Life' On Xbox Series X|S This Year
We've mentioned on numerous occasions how Police Simulator: Patrol Officers has become an unlikely hit on Xbox over the past few years, and now the developer is back with a new game - Ambulance Life: A Paramdedic Simulator.Launching for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S at some point before the end of 2024, Ambulance Life will see you navigating an open world as you come to the aid of injured people in a variety of different scenarios.There are apparently 36 different "complaints" ranging from minor scrapes to serious life-threatening injuries.
Talking Point: What Improvements Would You Like To See Made To The Xbox Store?
The Xbox Store (or the "Microsoft Store" if you want to call it that) is a place that we're constantly browsing on a near-daily basis here at Pure Xbox, and it's obviously a crucial part of the console (and PC) experience for all players.This is the place you go to buy new games, buy them on discount, check out the Free Play Days offerings every week, subscribe to the likes of Xbox Game Pass and Ubisoft+, download apps, look for free-to-play titles, and so much more.Read the full article on purexbox.com
New Info About 'Hi-Fi RUSH' Dev Tango Gameworks Acquisition
Here's what's been told to investors.It seems some new information about Krafton's acquisition of the Hi-Fi RUSH developer Tango Gameworks has been revealed to investors.As highlighted by Stephen Totilo (via Game File), the deal was actually effective as of August 1st, 2024, and in the words of Totilo, Krafton has done an "acqui-hire" - with the South Korean's publisher aim to "inherit the entire development team".
Former Xbox Boss Reveals How Apple Watch Played 'Big Role' In Saving His Life
It could have been a disastrous situation.If you've been following the world of Xbox since the early days, you'll almost certainly remember Peter Moore - he was the Xbox boss back in the mid 2000s, and famously revealed Halo 2 and GTA 4 with tattoos of both games.Moore has been in the news this week for something entirely unrelated to gaming though - as it turns out, an Apple Watch actually saved his life recently when it revealed that his heart rate had dropped to a concerning level.
Call Of Duty Is Finally Reducing Download Sizes For Black Ops 6's Xbox Launch
But not before a big update coming soon.We're all well aware that Call of Duty has some of the biggest download sizes in the biz, and Activision is clearly keen to make some improvements to this ahead of Black Ops 6's launch this October.The company will achieve this in multiple ways, including separating Call of Duty: Warzone from the standalone titles so it's not downloaded by default, and expanding the use of texture streaming technologies.
Two Big Xbox Franchises Are Getting New Mobile Games Very Soon
Their full launches are right around the corner.We've got a couple of unexpected first-party Xbox games launching soon!It's been announced today that both The Elder Scrolls: Castles and Age of Empires Mobile will be releasing on September 10th and October 17th respectively, available for both Android and iOS.
Talking Point: Have Xbox Series X|S Dynamic Backgrounds Lived Up To The Hype?
One big new feature for Xbox gamers this generation has been the dynamic background option for Series X and S consoles.Microsoft, along with various third parties, regularly drops free dynamic backgrounds for us to enjoy, but do you actually use them?In theory, we're big fans of this feature.
Xbox Store Wishlists Will Soon Appear On Your Console Home Screen
Microsoft has detailed a new Xbox Insider update that's begun testing a pretty neat wishlist feature.Starting now, some Alpha-ring Xbox Insiders will see their store wishlists appear right on the Xbox dashboard - rather than having to head to the dedicated store area to see them.Eventually, as long as testing is all a-okay, the feature will eventually roll out to all Xbox users.
Xbox Insider Insists Forza Horizon 5 Will Go Multiplatform At Some Point
Supposedly before the end of 2024.The biggest talking point in the Xbox community today centres around a rumour that suggests an Xbox first-party game will be announced for PlayStation 5 next week, although no-one seems to know what it is as things stand.Some believed it might be Forza Horizon 5, before Windows Central's Jez Corden advised that according to his sources, that's not the case.
The Plucky Squire Brings Its Charming 2D/3D Mashup To Xbox This September
"Become the hero of a living storybook".Devolver Digital's stunning blend of a 2D and 3D storybook adventure will be coming to Xbox Series X and Series S on September 17th.If you're not in the loop, The Plucky Squire is essentially a platformer with puzzle and combat elements, and the way in which you can slip into walls and paintings feels like it takes inspiration from Zelda: A Link Between Worlds.
Guide: Xbox Adds More Perks For Game Pass Ultimate Members (August 2024)
Updated for the middle of the month!Yes, it's time for the latest batch of Xbox Game Pass Perks for August 2024!As we hit the middle of the month, we've got a few new Perks to add to the list for the likes of MultiVersus, XDefiant and The Elder Scrolls Online!
Xbox Reveals Full Daily Livestream Schedule For Gamescom 2024
We have LOADS of big games on show.Gamescom 2024 is right around the corner, and after announcing daily livestreams at the beginning of the month, Xbox has now fully detailed which games will be on show each and every day.Xbox's schedule begins on Wednesday the 21st — one day after Opening Night Live — with Thursday and Friday also bringing further Xbox-hosted livestreams.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Another Xbox Game To Slip Into 2025
20+ minutes of gameplay coming soon!Warhorse Studios has today announced a delay to Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2; the team's upcoming RPG sequel heading to Xbox Series X|S. Originally scheduled for this year, the game will now arrive on February 11, 2025.The team says we can expect a "20+ min gameplay showcase" at Gamescom this year, with more to follow between now and the game's February launch.
Stalker 2's Open World Looks Absolutely Gorgeous In New 'Locations' Walkthrough
Earlier this week, we got a big deep dive into all things Stalker 2 in the wake of its recent delay - and now the team has dropped a shorter, more stripped-back look at the title.Featuring mostly combat-free exploration of the game's sprawling open world, this walkthrough is an absolute treat for the eyes, and it's getting us even more hyped for the team's November launch.As usual, we've plonked the new Stalker 2 'World & Locations' trailer up above for you to all enjoy, and we'd recommend using some good headphones for this one.
Video: 10 Minutes Of Gameplay From Our Hands-On With Splitgate 2
Here's a first look at "Hotzone" across three playable classes.We absolutely loved our time with the original Splitgate when it launched on Xbox a few years ago, so when the opportunity to check out Splitgate 2 came along earlier this month, you better believe we jumped at it!Above, you can check out 10 minutes of raw Splitgate 2 gameplay from our recent hands-on session (captured on PC, not Xbox), taken from the "Hotzone" mode and featuring three playable classes in Aeros, Meridan and Sabrash.
Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (August 15-18)
Included with Game Pass Core and Game Pass Ultimate.Xbox Free Play Days has arrived, and we have a big weekend ahead of us.This time out, Microsoft has added two brand-new releases to the program, including Crytek's Xbox Series X|S shooter Hunt: Showdown 1896 and an RPG collection that actually includes four separate titles!
Dragon Age: The Veilguard Launches For Xbox Series X|S This Halloween
We finally have a date!After what feels like a real-world age, Dragon Age: The Veilguard finally has a secure release date for Xbox Series X and S.Now, EA was supposed to drop this info later today, but the team's new trailer has leaked early - and it confirms an October 31st launch date for The Veilguard.
Rumour: Xbox To Announce 'Big' Game For PS5 Next Week
More Xbox games could be coming to PlayStation...We've got some new rumours doing the rounds about Microsoft potentially bringing at least one "big" Xbox game to the PlayStation 5, with an announcement supposedly expected to take place next week at Gamescom.Read the full article on purexbox.com
Forget Cats, 'Barkour' Wants To Introduce Doggo Protagonists To Gamers In 2025
Over the last year or so, we've seen a fair few feline adventures head to Xbox — like Stray and Little Kitty, Big City — but 2025 could be the year our canine friends take centre stage.Announced for a PC and console release next year, Barkour is aiming to deliver "an action/stealth game where you take on the role of a tail-wagging canine".We can see this one being popular if the developer delivers on its ambitions!
Blizzard's Overwatch 2 Is Integrating With Xbox Game Pass Next Month
Blizzard has unveiled Overwatch 2 Season 12 today, and it brings a brilliant bonus for Xbox Game Pass subscribers.Starting September 17, Game Pass members will be able to claim a bunch of extra content for Overwatch 2, including six "awesome" hero skins and more!To claim this content, players will have to link their battle.net accounts with a Microsoft account that holds a valid Game Pass subscription, and voila, you'll be granted this bonus content from the above date.
Microsoft Rewards User Discovers New Way Of Earning Points Via Outlook Emails
We're always looking for new ways of earning Microsoft Rewards points here at Pure Xbox, especially considering it's been a rough 12 months for the service and the amount of points you can earn per-month has decreased significantly.So, we wanted to bring to your attention a potential new method of earning points via "reading Outlook emails", which has been identified by an eagle-eyed Microsoft Rewards user in the US this week.Here's a look:Read the full article on purexbox.com
KartRider: Drift Dev Suddenly Announces Early 2025 Closure On Xbox
After about a year and a half on the market, Nexon has announced the impending closure of KartRider: Drift on console.The free-to-play racer came to Xbox back in March 2023, and now the team plans to keep a PC edition live in Korea and Taiwan, while shutting down all other versions of the title.For now, we don't have a specific closure date for KartRider: Drift on Xbox, but Nexon says the 'Global' version of the game "will remain live until early next year" when it's expect to go offline for good.
SEGA Reveals Two Point Museum, 'Coming Soon' To Xbox Series X|S
The third entry in the excellent series.Following the success of Two Point Hospital and Two Point Campus in recent years, SEGA has today announced the third entry in the series entitled Two Point Museum, which is "coming soon" to Xbox Series X and Series S.As the name suggests, Two Point Museum will see you taking the role of a museum creator as you establish your own exhibits, conduct research for new pieces, and do everything you can to keep your guests as entertained as possible.
Fallout: New Vegas Director Says He'd Work On More Fallout For Xbox Without 'Constraints'
There's been growing demand for more Fallout in recent months, especially with how successful Amazon Prime's TV adaptation turned out to be earlier this year.Having said that, more Fallout: New Vegas has been a longstanding community wish, and as it turns out, the original game's creator is up for it - with the right freedoms.Speaking on a recent Q&A, Obsidian's Josh Sawyer was asked if he'd like to lead another Fallout project if Xbox & Bethesda asked him to.
Interview: Copa City - FIFA Meets Cities: Skylines In This New 'Football Tycoon' Simulator
Kicking off for Xbox on day one!When Copa City made its debut at the PC Gaming Show a couple of months ago, we were immediately intrigued.Copa City has since been announced for Xbox Series X and Series S, which means we obviously reached out to the team to find out more.
Arena Breakout: Infinite Xbox Version 'Definitely In The Plans' As Early Access Begins
"In the long run, it's definitely in the plans".Another game hoping to enter the fray is Arena Breakout: Infinite, and while the game isn't on Xbox right now, the team says that a console version "is definitely in the plans" down the road.Entering into PC Early Access this week, Arena Breakout: Infinite is an "an immersive tactical extraction FPS" bringing "realistic visuals and true-to-life audio" to genre fans around the world.
Xbox Adds New Feature For Handheld PCs That 'Really Improves The Experience'
Now in testing for Xbox Insiders.With rumours of a potential Xbox handheld continuing to ramp up, it probably comes as no surprise that Microsoft is continuing to work on improvements for existing handheld PCs, with another new feature now live for Xbox Insiders.This feature sees Compact Mode being brought to the Game Bar on PC, which allows you to open up an Xbox-style UI mid-game in order to change audio settings, quit or restart titles, send messages to friends, and various other things.
Yes, Xbox Game Pass Hit 'Hi-Fi RUSH' Is Now Tango Gameworks' Sole IP
"Krafton is acquiring only the Hi-Fi Rush IP".Earlier this week, we got some surprise news about the Hi-Fi RUSH developer Tango Gameworks being resurrected by the South Korean company Krafton - known for publishing titles like PUBG.However, in case you were wondering, game website MP1st has now confirmed with Krafton that the publisher has acquired "only the Hi-Fi Rush IP and the development staff of Tango Gameworks".
The Outer Worlds 2 Is 'Looking Incredible' During Development, Says Obsidian CEO
"It's going really well".Xbox's Obsidian Entertainment is a busy old developer these days; they've been working on Grounded, Pentiment, Avowed and The Outer Worlds 2 at the same time in recent years.In a new interview, Obsidian CEO Feargus Urquhart has talked about development on The Outer Worlds 2, and how the team has been getting on since we last heard about the game.
Valve's Worst-Kept Secret 'Deadlock' Now Has Thousands Of Players
The unannounced game and IP nobody can talk about.Perhaps the worst-kept secret in all of the video game industry right now is Valve's new game and IP Deadlock.There's been quite a lot of drama about the game over the past week (including one outlet sharing its own 'hands on' experience) and although there's not even an official announcement yet (even though we've already had some leaks), it's already got more than 20,000 concurrent Steam players testing it out, putting it in the top 100 "most played games" on Steam right now (via SteamDB).
Indiana Jones Xbox Release Date Likely To Be Revealed Next Week
We're getting a "new look" at ONL 2024.With Avowed now delayed to 2025, the biggest Xbox first-party release scheduled for this year (beyond Call of Duty) is Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, but we're still none the wiser about when it's planned to launch for Xbox and PC.That should hopefully be changing next week, as it's been confirmed the title will be present at Gamescom Opening Night Live 2024 with a "new look", and this marks the final major event before the game is expected to be released.
Highly-Anticipated Xbox Platformer REPLACED Has Been Delayed To 2025
Yes, yes, we know - it doesn't even really feel like news to say that REPLACED has been delayed, does it?Still, we strive to bring you the latest updates on all things Xbox, so, we're back again to tell you that this 2.5D Xbox platformer has once again been pushed back - this time to 2025.Developer Sad Cat Studios (appropriate in this case) has dropped the news today on social media, saying that the 2024 date it provided us just a few months ago was "optimistic" - in the end, too optimistic for them to reasonably hit.