Guide Xbox Game Pass: All Games Coming Soon In July 2023
The full list of confirmed games so far
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2023's upcoming Xbox launch dates
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News - July, 2023
TodayMon, 24th Jul 2023
News High On Life No Longer Xbox Exclusive As 'High On Knife' DLC Nears Release
The game has moved to new platforms
It doesn't seem so long ago that High On Life became one of the biggest Game Pass launches ever - the over-the-top shooter struck a chord with Xbox fans when it arrived as a console exclusive in December 2022. Just over six months later, the game has made
Saturday22nd Jul 2023
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (July 24-28)
Including one Game Pass title
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for July 24th to July 28th! We've got a few big releases on the way including Remnant 2 and The Expanse: A Telltale Series, as well as the Game Pass arrival of Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem! Here's what's coming
News These Are The Top-Selling Games In The Xbox Ultimate Game Sale 2023
The hottest deals in the UK and US right now
The Xbox Ultimate Game Sale 2023 has been live for around a week now on the Xbox Store, and the "Top Paid" charts are giving us a good idea of what people have been buying, allowing us to figure out some of the hottest deals so far. In this roundup, we're focusing on the UK and US Xbox Stores, and for...
Poll Xbox Live Gold Members, Are You Excited For Game Pass Core?
The switchover happens in September
This week has been dominated by the news that Xbox Live Gold will be ending this September in favour of a new tier of Xbox Game Pass called "Game Pass Core", and all Gold subscribers will transition to the new tier on September 14th. A lot of things will stay the same following the transition — Game Pass Core...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 22-23)
How about The Wandering Village on Game Pass?
Welcome to the weekend! If you're looking for ways to keep busy on Xbox over the next few days, we've got multiple new Xbox Game Pass titles, four fantastic Xbox Free Play Days additions, the arrival of Antstream Arcade for retro gaming enthusiasts,
News Mortal Kombat 1 Reveals Kombat Pack DLC, Homelander Confirmed
He'll be joined by some new and old faces
Ahead of the Mortal Kombat 1 release this September, NetherRealm has been revealing new and returning fighters. In an update today, it's lifted the lid on the game's Kombat Pack Roster - confirming the fighters included in this DLC. After some rumours, Homelander from 'The Boys' has been officially...
Friday21st Jul 2023
Talking Point Would You Be Interested In Buying A New Xbox Series X Model?
The black Series S is almost here, but what about a new X?
With a little more than a month to go until Microsoft's new Carbon Black Xbox Series S console arrives, we're left wondering when the next Xbox Series X model could land. We've already heard from Phil & Co. that an 'upgraded' console of any kind is unlikely right now, but, what about...
News Many More PS1 Games Are Coming To Antstream Arcade On Xbox
Beyond the initial two
Antstream Arcade has officially launched on Xbox today, bringing over 1400 retro games to Xbox players via its cloud-streaming service, but something you might have noticed is that only two PlayStation 1 titles are part of the lineup. <related ids="152924"> The good news is that many more PS1 games will be coming to...
Talking Point What August 2023 Xbox Games With Gold Do You Want?
The end is near
So, it's almost time for the end of Xbox Games With Gold. The program ends on September 1st, and we're presuming that means August 2023 will mark the final month in which Xbox will be giving away a full batch of GwG titles. Before we get to that point though, don't forget that you can still claim July's Games with Gold titles as...
Hands On The Crew Motorfest Puts Ubisoft's Open World Racer On The Map
Motorfest makes a statement
The Crew Motorfest's closed beta is now live, and it grants players access to quite a good chunk of the upcoming open world racer, so we decided to crack on and give it a blast to see what we think so far. The good news right off the rip is that this is easily The Crew's best attempt at a handling model yet. Sitting...
News Xbox's Sarah Bond Accidentally Raises Hopes Of Elden Ring On Game Pass
Don't get too excited
Something we've noticed over the past couple of days is that there's a been a lot of chatter about Elden Ring and Xbox Game Pass. Unfortunately, there's almost certainly nothing to get excited about based on where it stems from. Back on Tuesday, Xbox's Sarah Bond posted a series of emojis on Twitter asking people to guess what...
News Remnant 2 Receives Impressive Reviews Ahead Of Next Week's Xbox Launch
"This is a triumphant sequel"
It's almost time for the release of Remnant 2! The game arrives for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S (along with PS5 and PC) next week on Tuesday, July 25th, and the early reviews have been impressive. Something to keep in mind here is that nearly every review has been conducted using the PC version so far, so we're...
News Xbox's ActiBlizz Deal Is 'Good News' For Multiple Reasons, Explains Ubisoft CEO
"It really shows the power of IPs"
Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot has revealed his latest thoughts on Xbox's takeover of Activision Blizzard, commenting in an investor briefing earlier this week that he feels the merger is "good news" for a couple of reasons in particular. Specifically, Guillemot believes that the deal shows how valuable and...
News Ubisoft Hints At One More 'Large Game' To Launch By April 2024
What could the unnamed project be?
Ubisoft's fiscal report for the first quarter of the year is now public (thanks, Eurogamer); detailing general publisher performance during Q1 2023 alongside some hints at what's to come from the company as we move through the rest of the year and beyond. Revenue is down 9% year-on-year, although the team...
News Double Dragon Returns To Xbox Next Week In New Beat 'Em Up Adventure
"Prepare to throw down the Double Dragon way"
We've got a blast from the past returning to Xbox next week in the form of Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons, which is a brand-new instalment in the classic beat 'em up franchise that originated back in 1987. Rise of the Dragons follows the early beginnings of the young Double Dragon brothers in...
News Hogwarts Legacy Sales Still Soaring As Game Tops Europe's 2023 Charts
Y'all like magic and stuff it seems
Hogwarts Legacy's belated arrival on Xbox earlier this year made serious waves - the open world Harry Potter romp became a huge hit almost instantly, especially commercially. Well, those magical sales don't seem to be slowing down in Europe. Outlet GamesIndustry.biz has just released a roundup of the region's...
Thursday20th Jul 2023
News These 1400+ Games Are Included With Antstream Arcade On Xbox
The full list of retro titles
This week marks the release of Antstream Arcade on Xbox, which serves as the "biggest content drop in Xbox history" with over 1400 retro games arriving as part of the cloud-streaming service on Friday, July 21st. We've already shared our "hands on" impressions of Antstream Arcade elsewhere o
Guide Xbox Adds More Perks For Game Pass Ultimate Members (July 2023)
Here's what you can claim for free this month
The Xbox Game Pass Perks program has returned with more freebies in July 2023, and this includes a 75-day free trial for Crunchyroll Premium (from July 20th) as well as DLC for Sea Of Thieves and Asphalt 9: Legends. Here are the new Xbox Game Pass Perks you can claim in July 2023: Apex Legends -...
News Xbox Exec 'Gets Chills' From The Moment Phil Spencer Revealed Backwards Compatibility
Do you remember this E3 mic drop?
Current Xbox boss Phil Spencer took over at the top of the Xbox tree way back in 2014, and one of his most memorable — and arguably important — moments came the following year during a Microsoft E3 showcase. Eight years later, he isn't the only Xbox exec to remember it. During E3 2015 Phil dropped the mic with...
Feature Hands On With Antstream Arcade: Xbox's Massive New Retro Gaming Collection
"Your ultimate gaming arcade is here"
Xbox boss Phil Spencer has mentioned in the past how he feels emulation is a crucial tool in preserving the history of video games, so we probably shouldn't be so surprised to see over 1400 retro titles coming to Xbox later this week in the form of Antstream Arcade. It's also the first third-party cloud...
News Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (July 20)
Including a brand-new release
Another couple of Xbox Game Pass titles are coming to the library today, July 20th! This includes a brand-new release in the form of The Wandering Village, as well as the March 2023 action-adventure game, Figment 2: Creed Valley. Here are some more details on the games arriving on Xbox Game Pass today:
News A New King Kong Game Is Coming To Xbox Consoles Later This Year
Welcome back to Skull Island
After leaking earlier today via a premature Amazon product listing, GameMill Entertainment has officially unveiled Skull Island: Rise of Kong for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. Set for a Fall 2023 launch, Rise of Kong is "an action-packed quest to avenge the death of Kong’s parents", and is set to be the first King...
Guide How To Access Free 'The Crew Motorfest' Beta On Xbox Series X|S
Cruising around Hawaii
Ubisoft's upcoming open world racer The Crew Motorfest is heading to Xbox consoles this September, and ahead of launch the team is hosting a closed beta on current-gen platforms and PC. However, this upcoming playtest is not as 'closed' as you might expect, with Ubisoft freely sharing multi-use codes to gain access to the...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (July 20-23)
Included with Xbox Live Gold & Game Pass Ultimate
Xbox Free Play Days is back once again, and this week's selection is the best we've seen in months! The headlining act this weekend is The Witcher 3 Complete Edition, which includes the recently released next-gen version. We also have Behaviour Interactive's new title Meet Your Maker, alongside a...
News Remnant 2 Dev Confirms Graphics Options For Xbox Series X And S
The two consoles perform quite differently
Upcoming action RPG Remnant 2 is right around the corner, and ahead of the game's July 25th launch date, the team working on the title has gone into a bit more detail on how Remnant 2 will perform on consoles. To put it simply, both Xbox Series X and PS5 will contain multiple modes, and which you go for...
News Blizzard Games Announced For Steam Ahead Of Xbox Acquisition
Overwatch 2 will be the first title added to Valve's service
Xbox head Phil Spencer has already mentioned how Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard would make select games available to more players around the globe, and now in an industry update, Blizzard has announced it will be bringing its own games to Valve's Steam service for the first...
News The Witcher 3's New Update (4.04) Comes With A Minor Xbox Series X Fix
Here's everything included in Patch 4.04
Although CD Projekt Red is busy with Cyberpunk 2077's new expansion, it's still giving The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt plenty of love. The latest patch for all platforms including the Xbox and next-gen versions of the game is now live. While Patch 4.04 is mostly focused on delivering the "long-awaited" Netflix...
News Free-To-Play Title 'Gundam Evolution' Is Already Shutting Down On Xbox
It only arrived in December!
Bandai Namco's free-to-play shooter Gundam Evolution only launched on Xbox back in December, but it's already planning to close down, with the company announcing November 29th, 2023 as its official departure date. No specific reason has been given for the decision - Bandai Namco has simply "determined that it is no...
Site News Family Gaming Database Brings New Accessibility Info To Pure Xbox
As part of a brand-new partnership!
We're very pleased to announce today that Hookshot Media has entered into a partnership with the Family Gaming Database, bringing new accessibility information to Pure Xbox as well as Nintendo Life and Push Square. As part of this, you'll now begin to see accessibility information on certain Pure Xbox game pages...
Wednesday19th Jul 2023
Guide How To Complete All Xbox Game Pass Quests In 2023
July 18th Quests now live!
Have you heard of Xbox Game Pass Quests? For subscribers to the service, they're a great way of earning extra money while trying out some different games. In this article, you'll find guides for completing the game-specific Xbox Game Pass Quests every single week, helping you to maximise your Microsoft Rewards points in...
News Say Hello To The 'World’s First Xbox Controller With Hall Effect Sticks'
And say goodbye to stick drift!
GameSir has unveiled its latest Xbox accessory this week in the form of the G7 SE Wired Controller, and it's reportedly the "world's first Xbox controller with Hall Effect Sticks" - available right now for $44.99 / £49.99 / €59.99. <products id="24204"> If you're wondering what Hall Effect Sticks are, the...
News 'Police Simulator' Is Still In The Xbox Charts, And A Major Update Has Just Gone Live
This game has clearly been a big success
Of all the games you'd expect to consistently be featuring in the "Top Paid" Xbox Charts, Police Simulator: Patrol Officers probably isn't one of them. However, since it launched back in late 2022, it's pretty much always been there. Police Sim has undoubtedly proved a success on the platform, and we've been...
Talking Point After Almost Four Years, We're Starting To Miss Gears
We're eager to see where the series goes next
As Xbox has begun scooping up other development studios to start making some really unique-looking new titles, some of the platform's biggest franchises are taking up less of the limelight these days. There's nothing wrong with that — Halo, Forza and Gears certainly feel like they've had their time to...
News Xbox Extends Activision Blizzard Takeover Deadline To October
"We're optimistic about getting this done"
It's been announced today by Xbox boss Phil Spencer that Microsoft's attempted takeover of Activision Blizzard now has a deadline of October 18th, as the company continues to try and win over the approval of the UK CMA. Spencer revealed the new deadline on Twitter, reiterating Microsoft's desire to get the...
News EA Details Next Major Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Update, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Stability improvements for Xbox Series X and S
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor didn't launch in the best state, but it's quickly been improved over time with multiple updates. The latest arrives today for all platforms including the Xbox Series X|S. EA describes it as a "smaller patch" but notes how it addresses some immediate issues and also mentions how...
News Xbox Boss: We Could Close ActiBlizz Deal In US, But We're Waiting On UK
"We move even closer to the finish line"
Following today's announcement that Microsoft's takeover of Activision Blizzard has been given a new deadline of October 18th, an email sent by Xbox's Phil Spencer to employees has been revealed by The Verge. In the email, Spencer acknowled
Poll What Do You Think Of 'Exoprimal' On Xbox Game Pass?
How are you getting on with it so far?
Exoprimal has been July's marquee Xbox Game Pass addition so far, with Capcom launching its brand-new IP straight into the service this month. The reception seems to have been mixed since the game's arrival last Friday, but we want to know how you've been finding this new Game Pass title so far. So far, the...
News Arkane Austin Seemingly Returning To Single-Player Project Following Release Of Redfall
New job listings hint at what's to come
At this point we all know what happened with Redfall earlier this year - Arkane Austin's 2023 shooter just didn't hit the mark, leading fans to question why the longtime single-player developer pivoted to a multiplayer project. Well, regardless of the team's motive for the move, it doesn't appear to have been...
Random Fake 'Halo 3 Remastered' Ads Appear On Times Square Billboard
This would be one way to announce it!
'Halo 3 Remastered' doesn't exist in any form right now — at least as far as we know publicly — but the small fact that it's not a real thing doesn't seem to be stopping some Halo fans from pretending to believe. As we've spotted over on the Halo subreddit, some fans of the series appear to be paying to...
News Diablo 4 Patch 1.1.0 Suffers Criticism Ahead Of Season 1 Content Drop
'Season of the Malignant' begins this week
Diablo 4's first big post-launch content drop is inbound in the form of 'Season of the Malignant' arriving this week, and ahead of time, Blizzard has applied a new patch to the game on Xbox. The update makes absolutely tons of changes to the core game, including adding new Unique items and Legendary...
News 'Maquette' Is Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (July 19)
Now live in the library
Another of July's Xbox Game Pass additions is now available in the library! First-person puzzler Maquette makes its way over from other platforms to Xbox consoles, and as a day one addition to Game Pass. We'll drop a brief summary of your latest Xbox Game Pass title down below, along with a trailer so you can take a good...
News Legend Bowl Brings 'Deep-Simulation' Football To Xbox This August
"The definitive indie deep-simulation American Football game"
We've got a new American Football game coming out in August, and it looks like a great one! Legend Bowl has officially set a release date of August 9th, 2023, and it'll be available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. It's described as featuring a "hybrid of arcade-style...
Tuesday18th Jul 2023
News Three Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (July 18)
Here are your latest additions
Update: Microsoft has also added a surprise addition to Xbox Game Pass today in the form of TOEM! We've updated the original article with some details and a trailer for this brand-new Xbox release. <related ids="152816"> Original story: Your latest Xbox Game Pass ti
News These Six Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (July 19 - August 1)
The latest official roundup of new titles
Microsoft has announced the latest batch of Xbox Game Pass titles for July 2023, which includes a bunch of previously confirmed indie releases as well as the surprise arrivals of Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem and Celeste! Along with these, don't forget that a few
News Another Five Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass Soon (July 31)
Including some pretty big departures
Microsoft has revealed another five games leaving Xbox Game Pass in the latter part of July 2023, and it includes a few pretty big departures such as The Ascent and Two Point Campus. Marvel's Avengers is also on the list ahead of the game's removal from the Xbox Store this September. Here's what's leaving Xbox
News Forza Motorsport New Gameplay Footage Shows Direct Comparison To Forza 7
The improvements are impressive
During this week's Forza Monthly livestream, developer Turn 10 Studios took some time to showcase another look at the upcoming Forza Motorsport, providing some interesting comparisons to the team's previous release - Forza Motorsport 7. In the video clip up above, Forza Motorsport creative director Chris Esaki goes...
Poll Are You Buying The 'Early Access Upgrade' For Starfield?
It'll work nicely with a Game Pass sub!
Things have been a little quiet on the Starfield front since everything that happened in the wake of the Xbox Games Showcase last month, but we still want to know how you'll be tackling the game at launch, especially now that you've had a few weeks to sit on all of June's sweet, sweet information. In and...
Deals All 10+ Backwards Compatible Games Added To This Week's Xbox Sales (July 18-25)
A few more Xbox 360 classics!
While the ongoing Ultimate Game Sale is the promotional focus for Xbox over the next few weeks, that isn't stopping the usual Deals with Gold and Spotlight sale selections from being added to the list. A new set of these deals has just gone live, adding another batch of backwards compatible classics to the discount...
Deals 90+ Games Added To This Week's Xbox Sales (July 18-25)
To go alongside the Ultimate Game Sale
The Xbox Ultimate Game Sale 2023 has only just begun, and we've already got more games to add to the list! Microsoft has today given us more Deals with Gold and Spotlight offers, making up almost 100 new deals in total. You'll find some of our handpicked highlights from the new selection down below, and if you...
News TOEM Makes Its Xbox Debut On Game Pass After 'Overwhelmingly Positive' Steam Ratings
"Set off on a delightful expedition"
As part of today's new Xbox Game Pass July roundup, Microsoft has confirmed that hand-drawn indie title TOEM is now available in the library, and if this sort of thing is your jam, you have reason to be excited for its Game Pass arrival. Over the last two years-or-so on Steam, TOEM has garnered over 2.5k user...
News Forza Horizon 5 Is Hosting A Summer Party, Featuring New 'Icons Of Speed' Story
In the summertime
As part of this week's Forza Monthly livestream — which also dropped brand-new Forza Motorsport details — Playground Games has introduced its latest Forza Horizon 5 series update; dubbed 'Summer Party'. This latest content drop for Forza Horizon 5 includes your typical set of new vehicles, arriving via the game's Festival...
News Call Of Duty Team Confirms Modern Warfare 2 Content Carries Over To 2023 Release
Operators, weapons and bundles move over
After weeks' worth of leaks and rumours, we've got our first official developer comment on how this year's Call of Duty is shaping up - at least when it comes to how the game will follow on from 2022's Modern Warfare 2. The official Call of Duty Twitter account has announced that a lot of content present in...
News Sea Of Thieves: The Legend Of Monkey Island Arrives On Xbox & PC This Week
Watch the new "Guided Tour of Mêlée Island"
If you haven't played Sea of Thieves on Xbox Game Pass in a while, then you've got a great excuse to jump in again this week - the free Legend of Monkey Island update is launching on Thursday, July 20th! Up above, you can watch t
Monday17th Jul 2023
Guide New Xbox Games Release Dates In 2023
2023's upcoming Xbox launch dates
What new Xbox games release dates in 2023 are coming up? If you're looking for a list of 2023 Xbox release dates, including for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, you've come to the right place. 2023 is shaping up to be a massive year for the platform when it comes to new releases and Xbox Game Pass, with...
Guide Microsoft Rewards & Xbox: How To Make 20,000 Points Per-Month
How to get Microsoft Rewards points fast
We know how amazing Microsoft Rewards is, but did you know that if you live in a certain region and you have access to all the MS Rewards benefits currently available, you can make over 20,000 Microsoft Rewards per-month? That's the equivalent of almost £20 / $20 worth of free Xbox credit every single...
News These 19 Games Will Be Included With Xbox Game Pass Core At Launch
With more to come before September 14
Microsoft has announced today that Xbox Live Gold is being converted into the new "Xbox Game Pass Core" membership this September, and as part of the change, "Core" members will get access to over 25 Game Pass titles. At the moment, Microsoft is only confirming 19 of these games, with more to be revealed before...
News Xbox 'Game Pass Core' Reportedly Replacing Xbox Live Gold This September
Update: It's official!
Update: Microsoft has now officially confirmed that Xbox Live Gold will be replaced by Xbox Game Pass Core on September 14th, 2023. We've covered this story in more detail elsewhere on Pure Xbox: <related ids="152764"> Original story: There's been a surprising Xbox leak - seemingly revealing Microsoft's Xbox Live Gold...
News Xbox 360 Call Of Duty Titles See Huge Player Spikes Following Server Update
The classics are still poppin'
Last week, we caught wind that the folks over at Activision and their various Call of Duty studios had made some positive changes to how the old Xbox 360 games were running online, so naturally, we went back and had a look to see how things were going. As it turned out, online matchmaking did seem to have improved (we...
News Xbox's New Game Pass Tiers Are Causing Confusion Around Online Multiplayer
"Core" has it, but "Console" doesn't
By now, you've probably seen the announcement that Xbox Live Gold is being removed and replaced by a new form of Xbox Game Pass called "Xbox Game Pass Core" - which will take place on September 14th. Xbox Game Pass Core features all of the same benefits as Xbox Live Gold, but instead of Games With Gold (which is...
News Microsoft Confirms Xbox Live Gold Is Being Replaced This September
With Xbox Game Pass Core
It's official! Microsoft has announced today that Xbox Live Gold is being replaced on September 14th with Xbox Game Pass Core, which will be available for £6.99 / $9.99 per-month or £49.99 / $59.99 per-year. Xbox Game Pass Core will come with online multiplayer access, exclusive member deals and access to a selection of...
News Xbox's Phil Spencer Seems Happy To Show Off About Playing Starfield Early
We can all see it, P3...
It feels like we've been waiting forever for Starfield to hit Xbox Game Pass, and even though the wait is almost over, it isn't stopping us from getting incredibly jealous of today's news that some of the folks working on the game are already well into their Starfield playthroughs. As spotted by Idle Sloth on Twitter,...
News Xbox Explains How Games With Gold Titles Carry Over To Game Pass Core
It's good news, folks
In the wake of today's huge news that Xbox Live Gold is being replaced with Xbox Game Pass Core in September, Microsoft has provided a breakdown on how already-redeemed Games with Gold titles will carry over when the monthly perk program shuts down (on September 1st). <related ids="152764"> Existing Xbox One Games with...
News The Wandering Village Brings Its Highly-Rated City-Builder To Xbox Game Pass This Week
"Survive together in this hostile post-apocalyptic world"
We've got a few games arriving on Xbox Game Pass as part of the July 2023 lineup this week, and one of them is The Wandering Village, which actually launched in early access form (on PC) all the way back in September of 2022. Of course, that means we already know what people think about this...
Reaction Game Pass Core Marks The End Of Xbox's Most Influential Product
Live no more
Today is a pretty big day in the history of Xbox, folks. While the announcement of Xbox Game Pass Core in itself doesn't seem like a monumental move, the realisation that Xbox Live Gold will basically be gone in two months is starting hit us like a well-placed plasma grenade in a packed matchup of Halo 2. That's right, when the...
News 2023 Showcase Was Xbox's 'Highest Rated' And 'Most Viewed' Show Ever
With over 92 million views
Microsoft has announced today that the Xbox Games Showcase 2023 was the "highest rated" and "most viewed" show in Xbox history, racking up over 92 million views within seven days of the broadcast. The 2023 edition of the Xbox Games Showcase also featured the highly anticipated Starfield Direct, and it led to the event...
News Payday 3 Dev Says 'We Need You To Be Online' For Upcoming Xbox Game Pass Title
The game will seemingly be another 'always-online' release
Long-in-development co-op shooter Payday 3 was recently announced as an Xbox Game Pass launch title, which we're quite happy with considering the game feels well-suited to a service with lots of subscribers on day one. However, it does appear that you must be online to play any aspect of...
Sunday16th Jul 2023
News Xbox Has Released A Minecraft 'Creeper' Themed Mini Fridge
Available now in the US
Back in 2021, Xbox made the Xbox Mini Fridge a reality by releasing it as an actual product to fans around the world. It's since released a revision, and now in an update, it's launched a brand-new Minecraft 'Creeper' themed mini fridge. This is based on the same enemy in Mojang's game that blows up and is now available...
News Microsoft & Sony Sign Binding Agreement To Keep Call Of Duty On PlayStation
Phil Spencer confirms
Update: It's now been confirmed Microsoft has committed to a 10-year deal for Call of Duty on PlayStation. Sony has also confirmed this with Axios. "While Microsoft’s initial announcement doesn’t mention 10 years for Call of Duty on PlayStation, Kari Perez, head of global communications at Xbox, confirmed the 10-year
News Halo Infinite Gameplay Animator Returns To 343 Industries
"I can't wait to share what I'm working on"
Halo studio 343 Industries has faced some difficult moments this year with layoffs and a number of big-name departures including head of creative Joseph Staten. It's raised questions about the future of Halo Infinite and also the franchise, but it seems the studio might already be on the road to recovery...
Saturday15th Jul 2023
News Three Games Are Confirmed For Xbox Game Pass In August 2023 So Far
"Experience the mad and macabre for yourself"
There's still a little while to go until August, but we've already got three games confirmed for Xbox Game Pass next month! All three were featured as part of the recent [email protected] Showcase, so they're definitely locked in for August. These are three pretty big additions to Xbox Game Pass as well, with
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (July 17-21)
Including four Game Pass titles!
Welcome to your new Xbox games roundup for July 17th to July 21st! Next week is highlighted by the arrival of four Xbox Game Pass titles (Techtonica, The Cave, Maquette and The Wandering Village), as well as the release of
News Microsoft Activision Blizzard Acquisition Given Greenlight In US After FTC Loses (Again)
"This brings us another step closer to the finish line"
Following FTC's appeal of the previous court ruling permitting Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, the US regulator has now lost again. The Federal Trade Commission was also seeking injunctive relief to prevent Microsoft from closing the deal but has been denied by the US Ninth...
Reminder Three Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass Today (July 15)
Including this "gravity-defying" adventure
Today is the day for three Xbox Game Pass titles to leave the service, which includes the gravity-defying journey Exo One, children's adventure game Paw Patrol The Movie and roguelite classic Spelunky 2.
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 15-16)
Any Exoprimal on Xbox Game Pass?
It's time for the weekend! There's plenty to enjoy on Xbox over the next couple of days including various new Xbox Game Pass titles, four Xbox Free Play Days additions, and a ridiculous number of deals in the Xbox Ultimate Game Sale! Here's what we're playing this weekend: Fraser
Friday14th Jul 2023
News Xbox's 'Biggest Content Drop In History' Sees Over 1400 Retro Games Arrive Next Week
As part of the cloud-based Antstream Arcade
We're getting a pretty huge new addition on Xbox next week in the form of Antstream Arcade, which is bringing over 1400 retro games to the platform as part of its cloud streaming service, including some PlayStation and Nintendo titles that will be playable on Xbox for the very first time. Launching on...
News Lots Of Games Reduced By 90% In The Xbox Ultimate Game Sale 2023
HUGE discounts for great games!
Looking for some cheap Xbox games during the Xbox Ultimate Game Sale 2023? There are over 700 games included in the Xbox Ultimate Game Sale right now, and that obviously means we've got a few titles that have been discounted by up to 90%, representing incredible deals on some truly great gam
News Xbox Ultimate Game Sale 2023 Now Live, 700+ Games Discounted
The Summer Sale has arrived!
It's time for the Xbox Ultimate Game Sale 2023! This year's summer sale includes a list of over 700 discounted games, many of which are major AAA titles (including plenty of recent releases), so there's a lot to choose from. Below, we've included just some of the major highlights from the Xbox Ultimate Game Sale 2023...
News All 80+ Backwards Compatible Games In The Xbox Ultimate Game Sale 2023
Original Xbox and Xbox 360 classics
The Xbox Ultimate Game Sale 2023 is officially underway, featuring discounts for over 700 games including a whole bunch of major AAA releases. You can even get some fantastic games for up to 90% off! <related ids="152665,152692"> As you'd expect, the Ultimate Game Sale also includes lots of backwards...
News Major Nelson Announces His Departure From Xbox After 20 Years
"I have decided to take a step back"
Xbox's Major Nelson has today announced that he is leaving Xbox and Microsoft after over 20 years at the company, telling fans on social media that he intends to "take a step back and work on the next chapter of my career". In his message, Major Nelson (real name "Larry Hryb") thanked the "millions of gamers...
News 'Maquette' Makes Its Xbox Debut Next Week, And It's Coming To Game Pass
The first-person puzzler heads to the service soon
Annapurna Interactive has finally unveiled a release date for upcoming Game Pass title Maquette - a first-person puzzler that's been scheduled to hit Xbox consoles for months after being available on PlayStation since 2021. Thankfully, we haven't got to wait much longer for Maquette's
News Fable's Narrative Lead Is Leaving The Project After 'Several Wonderful Years'
"I know it’s in good hands"
We've got some Fable news to share today, as the game's Narrative Lead, Anna Megill, has announced she will be departing the team this August, stating that "the time feels right for new challenges". Megill, who previously worked on the likes of Control and even Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, shared the news on social...
News UK CMA Delays Decision On Xbox ActiBlizz Deal Until August
The previous deadline was July 18th
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has announced today that it needs more time to decide on Xbox's latest proposal for the takeover of Activision Blizzard, pushing its deadline back from July 18th to August 29th, 2023. In an official filing on the UK Government website, it's mentioned that there's...
News Exoprimal Is Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (July 14)
Take on hordes of Dinos is this Capcom shooter
The time has finally come! Arguably July's biggest Xbox Game Pass addition has arrived in the form of Exoprimal - a brand-new chaotic co-op shooter from veteran developer Capcom. We'll drop all the details on this new Game Pass title down below, including our very own video introducing players to the...
News 343's Master Chief Collection Modders Are Making The Halo 3 'E3 2006 Trailer' Playable
Can you BELIEVE it?!
Last week, we poured over 343's 'Digsite Deliveries' blog post that detailed loads of old, unreleased Halo content being added to the Master Chief Collection - and the team is now back and at it again. This new post, 'Digsite Discoveries', is showcasing even more old school Halo content being reworked for MCC on PC, and the team...
Talking Point Are You Looking Forward To The New Forza Motorsport This Year?
Hype around the game feels strangely subdued
Over the last couple of days, our racing game focus has been squarely on Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown with Nacon finally unveiling official gameplay, but don't forget there is another huge Xbox racer in the pipeline! Forza Motorsport makes its grand return on Xbox Series X|S later this year, and we...
News 'EA Sports FC 24' Brings Lots Of Game Pass Benefits, Including A Month Of Free Membership
Here are all the Game Pass bonuses
Yesterday brought us the grand reveal of EA Sports FC 24; the company's first football game since its high-profile breakup with industry powerhouse FIFA. While the game itself looks pretty similar to last year's FIFA 23 on a first look, there are lots of notable Xbox Game Pass bonuses this year, including a free...
News Xbox Activision Blizzard Deal Officially Approved In Turkey Amidst Ongoing FTC Battle
Another win for Xbox
Although Microsoft seems to be getting closer to the final stage of acquiring Activision Blizzard in the US, it's still trying to pass the deal in other regions around the world, and is seeing success in most countries. The company is currently in the process of sorting out some issues relating to the deal with the UK's CMA,...
News Xbox Game Pass 'Friends & Family' Preview Closes Next Month
The program will be taking a break
Almost a year ago now, Microsoft began public testing for an Xbox Game Pass 'Friends & Family' plan in a few select countries, before rolling the preview program out to more regions earlier this year. Well, rather abruptly, the team has announced that the preview is closing down for now as Xbox "investigates"...
Thursday13th Jul 2023
Guide The Best Games On Xbox Game Pass (July 2023)
Our picks for the best games on the service
Looking for a list of the best Xbox Game Pass games? We've gone through the hundreds of titles available on the service, and handpicked the very best highlights as of July 2023. If there's one standout reason to pick up an Xbox console these days it's very obviously Microsoft's phenomenal Xbox Game Pass...
News $25 Xbox Gift Cards Are Being Given Away To Samsung Galaxy Owners
As part of the "Summer Of Galaxy" promotion
If you're located in the United States and you own a Samsung Galaxy device, then it might be your lucky day! As part of the "Summer of Galaxy" promotion, Samsung is giving away free $25 Xbox Gift Cards. To see if you're eligible, you'll need to follow the link in the tweet below and go to "See New Daily...
News Classic Call Of Duty Matchmaking Appears To Have Drastically Improved On Xbox
That's some coincidence
The Call of Duty series in particular has been a hot topic since Xbox moved to acquire Activision Blizzard, and for good reason - it's still hugely popular and would be a great get for Xbox. Well, that popularity extends as far back as the early Xbox 360 days, and funnily enough, those titles seem to have received an...
News FTC Appeals Court's Ruling Permitting Microsoft's Acquisition Of Activision Blizzard
The regulator refuses to back down
Update [Thu 13th Jul, 2023 03:00 BST]: Microsoft's vice chair and president Brad Smith has now issued a statement, mentioning how the tech giant is "disappointed" by the FTC's appeal. Here's what he had to say: Brad Smith: “The District Court’s ruling makes crystal clear that this acquisition is good for...
News Multiple Games Announced For Xbox At Limited Run 2023 Showcase
Including Gex, Jurassic Park and much more!
Limited Run Games held its 2023 Summer Games Showcase last night, and it included a bunch of upcoming Xbox titles! Some of these announcements were for physical versions of games that have already been announced / released, while others were for games that had never been revealed before. Firstly, here's...
News Everspace 2 Is 'Better' On All Platforms Because Of Xbox Game Pass, Says Dev
"Even the Playstation fans are getting a better game"
The hype train has returned for Everspace 2 ahead of its release on Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and PS5 in just over a month's time, and Xbox Game Pass has evidently played a big role in its success on PC so far. Speaking to the Xbox Expansion Podcast earlier this week, Rockfish Games CEO...
Soapbox Test Drive Unlimited Was Special, And I'm Excited For Its Xbox Comeback
That solar crown is mine
After years and years of anticipation, we finally locked eyes on Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown gameplay yesterday during Nacon's TDU Connect presentation. While the game didn't quite shout 'next-gen racer' during its gameplay debut (we're hoping it'll be nice and polished up for 2024), it did look very Test Drive Unli
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (July 13-16)
Included with Xbox Live Gold & Game Pass Ultimate
Xbox Free Play Days returns for the coming weekend, with the program offering up four games for Xbox users to try for free this week. Finely-tuned sim racer Assetto Corsa Competizione leads the pack, and what's more, none of this week's inclusions are Game Pass titles! Here's the full lineup:...
News EA Sports FC 24 Launches This September On Xbox One, Series X|S
With a discount for Game Pass members
EA has today pulled back the curtain on EA Sports FC 24, which will be replacing the FIFA series when it arrives on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S (along with PlayStation and PC) this September. This year's version promises gameplay improvements in the form of HyperMotionV technology, which uses...
News Xbox Exclusive Hi-Fi RUSH Wins Award For 'Best Original IP' Of The Last 12 Months
The team seems extremely happy about it!
Hi-Fi RUSH remains probably the biggest Xbox surprise of the year so far, and the brand-new title from Tango Gameworks is still impressing the industry and players alike. During this week's Develop Conference in Brighton, UK, the game was handed the Best Original IP award - with the panel judging titles...
News 'Banishers: Ghosts Of New Eden' Is A Narrative-Focused RPG Hitting Xbox This Year
"Experience a powerful and intimate narrative"
Life is Strange developer Don't Nod first unveiled Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden last year for Xbox Series X|S, and the team is back in 2023 with a fresh look and some release details. Alongside the above trailer, the dev has announced the game's launch date of November 7th, 2023. As you'd probably...
Wednesday12th Jul 2023
Guide These 50+ Activision Blizzard Games Could Be Heading To Xbox Game Pass
The updated list for 2023!
Update (Wed 12th Jul, 2023): It's been well over a year since we first published this list, but with the Activision Blizzard deal seemingly nearing completion, we thought we'd spruce it up and add a few more recent titles. Something to keep in mind that is that brand-new Call of Duty games aren't expected to start joining...
Guide Exoprimal Release Date, Launch Times And Preload Details On Xbox Game Pass
Here's everything you need to know
Capcom's Exoprimal is the next big Xbox Game Pass launch, and its full rollout is right around the corner. This is a service-focused title so it's well worth knowing exactly when things go live on Xbox, and therefore we've decided to break down everything you need to know ahead of this week's launch. Let's go!...
News Microsoft And UK CMA Agree To Pause Legal Battle Over Activision Blizzard Deal
Update: CMA warns of a potential "new merger investigation"
Update: The CMA has warned that its latest discussions with Microsoft and Activision Blizzard are at an "early stage", and a restructured deal could ultimately lead to a "new merger investigation". Here's a statement courtesy of The Verge: "Whilst merging parties don’t have the...
News Xbox's ActiBlizz Deal Seems Closer, But Some Game Pass Arrivals Could Be Delayed
A recent CMA report mentions COD on Game Pass
Following yesterday's blockbuster news that the FTC's attempted injunction against Microsoft has been denied, the Activision Blizzard deal going through feels closer than ever. Even so, the acquisition is still not confirmed by any means, and a remaining authority that still needs winning over has also...
News Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown Extended Gameplay Debuted Ahead Of Xbox Launch
Finally, real gameplay footage!
During today's 'TDU Connect' event, developer KT Racing has finally revealed real gameplay of Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown. The presentation started out with a short, sizzle reel-style trailer before the dev team presented a lengthy demo - showcasing open world driving, racing, player houses, clubs and more. All...
News Xbox Boss Acknowledges 'Team Effort' In Victory Against FTC
"We take an important step forward"
Xbox boss Phil Spencer has had a busy few months not only promoting Xbox's upcoming lineup at the recent showcase but also attending the Microsoft v FTC hearing. Now that the acquisition has been given the all-clear in the United States, Phil has taken the time to t
News Blizzard President: We Have So Much Coming, We're Just Getting Started
"The 'sleeping giant' is awake and in full force"
Microsoft's takeover of Activision Blizzard has taken a step closer to going ahead following this week's victory against the FTC, and it seems like great timing for Blizzard in particular according to president Mike Ybarra's recent comments. Taking to Twitter earlier today, Ybarra was full of praise...
News New Xbox Feature Will Allow You To Report Inappropriate Voice Chats
Rolling out first to Xbox Insiders
Xbox has revealed today that it's implementing a new reporting feature which will allow players to report inappropriate voice chats in multiplayer games - and it's rolling out this week to Alpha and Alpha Skip-Ahead Xbox Insiders. The way it works is that you'll be able to record the previous 60 seconds of footage...
News Xbox's New Summer Accessory Collection Includes Colourful Xbox 360 Controller Replicas
Room for another?
Xbox has unveiled its next 'collection' of gaming accessories from third-party manufacturers — this time for summer 2023 — and this one includes some neat-looking shiny versions of the recently released 'Hyperkin Xenon' controller. Yep, we reckon the two Xbox 360 controller replicas stand out the most here - especially because...
News Halo Infinite Adds 8v8 'Squad Battle' Mode On Remade Halo 3 Maps
Fans wants this as a permanent playlist!
Halo developer 343 Industries has unveiled its latest rotational multiplayer playlist for Halo Infinite, and it seems to be going down very well so far. The new matchmaking mode, Squad Battle, is an 8v8 playlist featuring Slayer and objective game types on community-made maps, and it's a huge throwback to...
News Xbox Studio Reveals Inspirations Behind Steampunk RPG 'Clockwork Revolution'
And it's NOT BioShock
During last month's Xbox Summer Showcase, Clockwork Revolution made headlines for its visual similarities to Irrational Games' Bioshock Infinite. While the two titles clearly share big steampunk vibes, inXile's new Xbox game is very much an RPG at its core, and one of the game's developers has revealed a couple of games that...
Tuesday11th Jul 2023
News Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (July 11)
Your latest additions are here!
Microsoft is adding two more titles to the Xbox Game Pass library today, including the brand-new console release Common'hood and a PC addition in the form of Insurgency: Sandstorm, which is already in the console library. Here's a bit more info on what to expect from both of these new Game Pass titles. Oh and,...
Guide Amazon Prime Day 2023 - Best Deals On Xbox Consoles, Games, Accessories, Game Pass And More
Update: Sale ends today!
Update: It's now the second and final day of Amazon's Prime Day 2023 event. We'll continue to update this page with all of today's new deals, so keep checking back! Amazon Prime Day 2023 is here, and just like every year, it's chock-full of tempting Xbox deals and discounts! The event's running from 11th - 12th July 2023,...
News Three Xbox Game Pass Titles Get New Reveals At July's Indie Showcase
Including a date for Everspace 2!
Today's [email protected] July 2023 Showcase brought us a few new Xbox Game Pass reveals, most of which were in the form of new trailers. We also we treated to a release date for Everspace 2 on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S! Before you hit "play", be warned that the Texas Chainsaw Massacre trailer is a brutal one! We'll...
News Here's Everything That Was Revealed At July's Xbox Indie Showcase
Missed the event? Here's a recap
Weren't able to catch the Xbox Indie Showcase event earlier today? No worries! You can always go back and watch the on-demand version for yourself, which you'll find elsewhere on Pure Xbox. The following list is everything that was revealed during July's [email protected] Showcase: Monolith: Requiem of the Ancients brings...
News Xbox Wins FTC Court Case As Judge Denies Preliminary Injunction
"The Court DENIES the motion for preliminary injunction"
It's official! Microsoft, Xbox and Activision Blizzard have won their court case against the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, as the judge has denied the FTC's request for a preliminary injunction over Microsoft's attempted takeover of Activision Blizzard. Here's a sample from the 53-page...
News Xbox's Phil Spencer 'Grateful' For Speedy Court Decision On FTC Activision Blizzard Case
"I’m proud of our efforts to expand player access and choice"
The FTC has just lost its case to block Microsoft's Activision Blizzard purchase, and company executives are already out there on the internet, reacting to the news and providing statements on the matter. One of those execs is Xbox boss Phil Spencer, who has released a multi-post...
News Xbox Series S 'xScreen' Reduced By 40% For Amazon Prime Day
"Get it while it lasts"
Alright, so we know we highlighted the Xbox Series S 'xScreen' as recently as last week, and we promise we aren't affiliated with these folks (!), but we thought you might be interested in a "40%" discount for Amazon Prime Day. UPSpec Gaming (the creator of the xScreen) is describing t
News Blizzard Reiterates That Diablo 4 Isn't Coming To Xbox Game Pass For Now
Things may change if the ActiBlizz purchase goes through
Back in March, Blizzard confirmed ahead of launch that Diablo 4 wasn't coming to Xbox Game Pass, but the ongoing ActiBlizz deal has continued to stir speculation about its eventual arrival. That speculation came to another infliction point this week when a Brazilian digital retailer listed...
News Xbox Parent Company Microsoft Confirms New Round Of Layoffs
The gaming division does not appear to be impacted
Following mass layoffs at Microsoft earlier this year which also hit the Xbox team, it's been confirmed another round of job cuts has taken place. In a report by GeekWire, a new filing shows 276 layoffs — and 210 of these jobs have been at Microsoft's headquarters in Redmond, Washington. The...
Deals 150+ Games Included In This Week's Xbox Sales (July 11-18)
Hopefully with a Summer Sale to come!
Once again, it's time for another weekly batch of Xbox deals! This week's selection is a pretty small one, and that's probably because the Xbox Ultimate Game Sale is expected to start soon - most likely on late Thursday / early Friday. <related ids="152128"> Nevertheless, we've picked out some of our...
News Mobile Hit 'Stumble Guys' Will Be A Timed Console Exclusive For Xbox
Fall Guys? Never heard of it...
You ever heard of Stumble Guys? No, not Fall Guys... it's Stumble Guys! You might laugh, but this game has been a huge hit on mobile over the past couple of years. And it's now coming to Xbox as a timed console exclusive. Stumble Guys pretty much follows the same formula as Fall Guys, requiring you to "run, stumble...
Taking the fight to the streets
Exoprimal hits Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S this week, and ahead of its Game Pass launch, the team at Capcom has gone into more detail on what players can expect after the game's arrival - we're going to see plenty of crossovers, folks. As you can see in the game's roadmap up above, Capcom has three seasons of...
Deals All 15+ Backwards Compatible Games In This Week's Xbox Sales (July 11-18)
Grab a cheap Xbox classic
Xbox's latest set of weekly deals is now live, and even though it's a pretty small selection this week (we're expecting a huge Summer Sale to begin shortly), there's still a good chunk of backwards compatible classics from the original Xbox and Xbox 360 eras that are heavily discounted right now on the Xbox Store. So,...
Live Watch The [email protected] July 2023 Showcase Here
"You’re in for a treat"
Who's up for another Xbox Showcase?! Today marks the return of the [email protected] Showcase for July 2023, which promises trailers, announcements, gameplay and at least a couple of indie related surprises. "If you’re like us and can’t get enough indie games, you’re in for a treat. [email protected] is partnering with IGN to bring the...
News Halo: Master Chief Collection July Update Includes Huge Changes To Firefight Mode
Increased player counts, join-in-progress and more!
343 is back again with another Halo: Master Chief Collection update, and July 2023's drop feels busier than ever with big changes to Firefight, Halo 3 game mode support and more. The headline additions are for Firefight in this month's update, with plenty of new options coming to the collection on...
Poll How Would You Grade The [email protected] July 2023 Showcase?
Give us your verdict
The dust is now beginning to settle on the Xbox Indie Showcase for July 2023! 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 that happened as part of the show. So, all things considered, what grade would you give...
News 'The Making Of Karateka' Brings Its Interactive Documentary To Xbox Later This Year
"Discover the story behind a legendary game"
The classic 1984 game Karateka is getting a starring role in a brand-new "interactive documentary" launching on Xbox later this year courtesy of Digital Eclipse - the masterminds behind Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration. Karateka was created by Prince of Persia developer Jordan Mechner, and is...
News Xbox Series S (Refurbished) Drops To Just £149.99 / $199 For Amazon Prime Day
Talk about a great deal!
Amazon Prime Day has officially begun, and if you're looking for a great deal on an Xbox Series S, you can (at the time of writing) grab one for just £149.99 / $199 - with the catch that it's a "certified refurbished" model. In the UK, this is a saving of 35% on the recommended price of £229.99. You can check it out...
Monday10th Jul 2023
Guide Xbox Game Pass: All Games Coming Soon In July 2023
The full list of confirmed games so far
Looking for a complete list of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in July 2023? It can be pretty difficult to keep track of all the comings and goings in the world of Xbox Game Pass every week, so we've put together this handy guide to provide an overview of what's coming to Xbox Game Pass in July, as well as the...
News This Delisted Xbox 360 Classic Is Returning Via Game Pass Next Week
It's been gone for five years!
Double Fine recently teased that more of its games would be coming to Xbox Game Pass, and one of them arrives next week in the form of The Cave, which has actually been delisted on the Xbox Store for the past five years! This game was developed by Double Fine and published by SEGA
News 343 Is Bringing Loads Of Never-Before-Seen Halo 1 & 2 Content To Master Chief Collection On PC
Maps, weapons, assets and more!
Halo: The Master Chief Collection is already a mammoth catalogue of games containing all of the Bungie- era Halo titles and more, but it's about to get even bigger on PC. As part of the team's 'Digsite' project, 343 has shown off a bunch of old archived Halo goodies that are being re-worked for MCC on PC. There's...
News Xbox Summer Demo Event 2023 Now Live, 40+ Games Available
FREE demos of upcoming Xbox games!
The [email protected] Summer Demo Event 2023 has kicked off, allowing you to try a variety of upcoming Xbox indie games for free over the next week, with the demos being made available until July 17th. These demos weren't supposed to go live until Friday, so you'll need to wait a bit longer until they appear on the Xbox...
Guide How To Watch This Week's [email protected] July 2023 Showcase
The date, times, length, and more!
This week marks the return of yet another Xbox event in the form of the IGN x [email protected] Digital Showcase, which promises to bring us a bunch of indie related announcements and trailers for upcoming Xbox games. In this guide, we've collected all the information you need to know about the IGN x [email protected] Digital...
News XDefiant Won't Be Ready For Xbox One & PS4 At Launch, Says Ubisoft
"We're working on last-gen platforms for later"
There's been a little bit of confusion surrounding the launch of Ubisoft's popular free-to-play shooter XDefiant and whether it'll be available on Xbox One (and PS4) when it arrives, and now we finally have an answer. As expected, XDefiant won't be coming to Xbox One or PS4 at launch this summer -...
News 'Star Wars Jedi' Sequel Seemingly In The Works At Respawn Entertainment
The team is hiring for a "third-person action-adventure setting"
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor has largely impressed franchise fans despite some technical difficulties around launch, and the team now seems to be moving full steam ahead on a sequel. In recent days a new job listing has been spotted at developer Respawn Entertainment, and the description...
News 'Black Panther' Game Officially In Development At New EA Studio
"A definitive and authentic Black Panther experience"
It was about a year ago that reports started to suggest EA might be working on a Black Panther game, and it's now been officially confirmed! The title is being developed by the new EA studio Cliffhanger Games, and is described as a third-person, single-player experience. Here's what...
News Friday The 13th Returns To 'Top Paid' Xbox Charts As Price Gets Slashed
Cheap crystal lake
About a month ago, we brought you the news that Illfonic's Friday the 13th game was being delisted at the end of 2023, as the team moves on from its asymmetric multiplayer spin on the famous horror franchise. However, this age-old slasher isn't going down without a fight. Coinciding with the delisting announcement was the news...
News Capcom Coy On Future Resident Evil Remakes, But Discussions Are Underway
The team is "carrying out discussions regarding the future expansion of this series"
The Resident Evil resurgence is well and truly on after multiple successful remakes — with RE: Village wedged in between — and it seems that internal talk over what's next is already ongoing. In a recent shareholder Q&A involving developer Capcom, the team...
News Is 'A Plague Tale' Dev Team Working On The Sequel To Requiem?
Last year's title was a Game Pass wonder
A sequel to A Plague Tale: Requiem hasn't been officially announced at the time of writing, but work on the series seems to be ongoing at developer Asobo Studio, with open job listings now live for the developer's internal 'Plague Team'. Basically, the French studio is currently split up as it works on...
News EA Is Making Another UFC Game, Full Reveal Coming This September
UFC 5 is "coming soon"
EA Sports UFC 4 is a few years old at this point, having arrived on the eve of the Xbox Series X|S launch back in August 2020. Well, as you'd probably expect, another game in the series is coming, with EA officially announcing UFC 5 this past weekend. For now we don't really know anything about it, other than a rough timeline...
Sunday9th Jul 2023
News 'Red Vs. Blue' Halo Web Series Announces The Final Season, Airing This Fall
"Restoration completes a story told over 20 years"
The famous Halo machinima Red vs. Blue, which started out in 2003, has announced it will be airing its final season this fall. Rooster Teeth's long-running web comedy sci-fi series started out life with Bungie's original 2001 game Halo: Combat Evolved and eventually moved to other Halo games and...
Saturday8th Jul 2023
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (July 10-14)
Including three Game Pass titles!
Welcome to your new Xbox games roundup for July 10th to July 14th! The big release of next week is undoubtedly the Xbox Game Pass title Exoprimal from Capcom, but we've also got some other exciting new releases on the way such as Common'hood (also on Game Pass),
News Here's What Might Be Leaving Xbox Game Pass In August 2023
Some early predictions!
What's leaving Xbox Game Pass in August 2023? Well, Microsoft hasn't confirmed anything just yet, but based on some games that were added to the service this time last year, we can at least make a few predictions ahead of time. We know that a lot of Xbox users want more advance notice of games leaving Xbox Game Pass, but...
Talking Point Have You Ever Taken A 'Day Off' For Something Xbox Related?
To play a new game? To watch a showcase? Tell us!
We came across a news story this week about a middle-aged Scottish woman who takes multiple days off work per-year to play Xbox games, and we have to admit, we're struggling to see why that's such a big deal! Maybe it's because we're all obsessed with Xbox ourselves, but we've certainly taken days...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 8-9)
Any Arcade Paradise on Xbox Game Pass?
Welcome to the weekend! As usual, there's plenty to enjoy on Xbox over the next couple of days including a bunch of new Xbox Game Pass additions, four Free Play Days titles, and lots of great deals as part of this week's sales! Here's what we're playing this weekend: Fraser G
Friday7th Jul 2023
News The Xbox Live Gold To Game Pass 'Conversion Ratio' Has Gotten Worse
It's gone from 1:1 to 3:2
For a long time now, it's been possible for new Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers to convert up to 36 months of Xbox Live Gold at a 1:1 ratio, meaning they could save a lot of money in the process. For example, one month of Xbox Live Gold is only $9.99 compared to the $16.99 (formerly $14.99) cost for Xbox Game Pass...
News These Five Games Will Be Part Of Next Week's Free Xbox 'Demo Fest'
Including multiple upcoming Game Pass titles!
Next week marks the return of the [email protected] Demo Fest for summer 2023, and that means we'll have over 40 demos of new and upcoming Xbox games to enjoy for the period between July 11th and July 17th. As usual with these events, the [email protected] team wants everyone to be aware that the demos aren't necessarily...
News Xbox Game Pass $1 Deal Reintroduced For New And Returning Subscribers
Microsoft's welcome offer returns
Only a few months after Microsoft "stopped" its Xbox Game Pass $1 trial offer, the promotion has returned! Yep, just as the company has slightly raised the price of Xbox Game Pass in most regions, it has reintroduced its £1 / $1 offer for both new and lapsed subscribers. We were made aware of the offer returning...
Random Phil Spencer Spotted Playing Xbox Live Arcade Classic
Philli heatwave
Alright, so, we know that Xbox boss Phil Spencer is regularly trying out the latest and greatest titles on Xbox - you can see as much by just having a quick glance at his Xbox Live gamertag. However, the Xbox chief has just been spotted going back in time a little bit, back to the Xbox 360 Arcade days. Reddit user DownGoesCat has...
News Capcom Hands Out Street Fighter 6 Freebie As Game Hits Sales Milestone
"Thank you for all your continued support!"
Street Fighter 6 has put the long-running fighting series back on the map in a big way, and Capcom's well-earned positive word-of-mouth seems to be translating to strong sales performance. Just over a month since launch, the team has announced that SF6 has passed two million units sold worldwide. To...
Talking Point Are These The Top Xbox Games Of 2023 So Far?
We've curated our top 2023 picks
It's been quite the year so far, eh? Xbox set the tone for 2023 super early with the surprise arrival of Hi-Fi RUSH back in January, and to be honest, it feels like this year's releases just haven't slowed down since. So, our Video Producer Craig has decided to take a good hard look at the year's releases so far;...
News Hi-Fi Rush Team Was 'Undecided' On Platforms Prior To Xbox's Acquisition Of Bethesda
"Okay, Xbox, that was easy."
Hi-Fi RUSH ended up being one of the best Xbox surprises of all time when it shadow dropped on Game Pass earlier this year, but if Microsoft had never acquired Bethesda, it seems there's a chance it might have skipped Xbox entirely. Speaking to GameSpot recently, Hi-Fi RUSH
News Hitman Dev Opens New UK Studio To Work On James Bond & Possible Xbox Exclusive
The team is working on a fantasy RPG
Veteran Hitman developer IO Interactive has announced the opening of a brand-new studio in Brighton, UK. The team says that it's now "bringing development of Project 007" to the region, along with work on its other titles such as the possible Xbox exclusive 'Project Fantasy'. The company is expecting all
News Mortal Kombat's Brutal New Trailer Highlights More Returning Characters
Old faces, new look
One of the most anticipated releases of the year, or at least the second half of 2023, is probably Mortal Kombat 1. The legendary fighting game returns with a "reimagined" universe and lineup of characters. The latest story-driven 'Lin Kuei' trailer focuses on characters like Scorpion and Sub-Zero, while also reintroducing...
News NBA 2K24 Launches This September With Xbox Series X|S & PS5 Crossplay
"Experience the past, present, and future of hoops culture"
We've got a date for NBA 2K24! The latest entry in the series officially launches for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on September 8th, 2023, with crossplay also confirmed between Xbox Series X|S and PS5. This year's version of the game is highlighted by a brand-new "Mamba...
News Immortals Of Aveum Unveils New 'Unpacked' Trailer Ahead Of August's Xbox Launch
Just a few more weeks to go
EA's new first-person magic shooter Immortals of Aveum is now just a few weeks away from launch, and we're starting to see a lot more of the game in action - particularly in the form of this new "Unpacked" trailer. This video goes fairly in-depth on the gameplay, magic, customisation and story in Immortals of Aveum, and...
Thursday6th Jul 2023
News Xbox Game Pass Is Now Officially More Expensive In Most Countries
PC Game Pass remains unaffected
Today's the day for the Xbox Game Pass price increase! As announced a couple of weeks ago, July 6th marks the jump from $9.99 to $10.99 for the standard console version of Game Pass, and $14.99 to $16.99 for the "Ultimate" version. Here's a closer look at the new prices for Xbox Game Pass: Xbox Game Pass (Console)...
News AEW: Fight Forever Is Going Crazy With A Free 30-Player Battle Royale Mode
The game only came out last week!
It's only been a week since the release of AEW: Fight Forever on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S (along with various other platforms), and we're already learning of a massive new mode coming to the game soon! This mode, which will be a free download for all owners of the game, will introduce the "Stadium...
News Game Pass Shooter Sniper Elite 5 Gets Final 'Kraken Awakes' DLC Pack
Awaking the beast
Sniper Elite 5's post-launch content plan has officially run its course. Developer Rebellion has unveiled its final DLC pack today, titled 'Kraken Awakes', which adds new missions, weapons and skins to the Xbox Game Pass shooter. As the name suggests, Sniper Elite 5's Kraken Awakes mission tasks players with infiltrating the...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (July 6-9)
Included with Xbox Live Gold & Game Pass Ultimate
Xbox Free Play Days is here once again, and we have four big titles to try out over the coming days! A couple of these are already on Xbox Game Pass, but we also have Ubisoft's huge open world racer The Crew 2, and the very recently released Super Mega Baseball 4 to enjoy this weekend. MLB The Show...
News Xbox Adds Another Free Dynamic Background, Available Now On Series X|S
Try out this new Hi-Fi RUSH theme
If you want even more Hi-Fi RUSH in your life, then you might want to check out the new dynamic background for Xbox Series X|S. Following Tango Gameworks Ghostwire: Tokyo one, we've now got this cool looking one feature Chai and the rest of the gang. To apply it, you'll need to enter the Settings menu >...
Poll Are You Still Enjoying GTA 5 In 2023?
It's been 10 years since it launched on Xbox 360!
The big Xbox Game Pass arrival of this week has undoubtedly been GTA 5, which has returned to the service in the form of its Xbox One version as well as the "next-gen" upgrade for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. As a result, the game is expected to enjoy a massive surge in players - as if it needed...
News DREDGE Update Catches Two Major Features, Free Xbox Trial Available
Reeling them in
Spooky indie fishing sim DREDGE was a pretty big hit when it arrived on Xbox earlier this year, and shortly after release the dev team committed to a lengthy post-launch update plan too. The second marker on that roadmap is now here, bringing a couple of major new features to the title. Photo mode is live, with players now able to...
PSA Crackdown 1 & 2 Are Still Free On Xbox As Sequel Turns 13
Officially a teen!
Once upon a time the Crackdown series was a notable staple within the Xbox first-party lineup. While the third game only came out four years ago (can you believe that?!), it's the first two Xbox 360 titles we have fond memories of - and one of them has just turned 13! Yep, Crackdown 2 launched on this very day in the US back in...
News Saints Row's Second Expansion Adds 'New Birmingham Island' As Free Circus-Themed Area
Join the 'Murder Circus' today
Just like May's first major expansion for 2022's Saints Row, 'Doc Ketchum’s Murder Circus' adds a brand-new playable area for all base game owners to explore - and the free update is out now. New Birmingham Island is "the Doc’s very own creepy circus version of the Boot Hill District" and has a distinctly...
News Naraka: Bladepoint Is Going Free-To-Play Next Week, With Xbox Game Pass Bonuses
Game Pass members will get 'Deluxe Edition' bonuses
Last summer, Naraka: Bladepoint brought its hack-and-slash battle royale shenanigans to Xbox Game Pass, quickly followed up by a free co-op campaign mode called 'Showdown' as a post-launch update. Well, next week is the time for Bladepoint to go fully free-to-play, and Game Pass users are getti
News 'McPixel 3' Is Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (July 6)
"100 levels of fast-paced action are waiting for you!"
Yesterday's early-July Xbox Game Pass roundup brought news of another batch of titles heading to the service this month, including today's new arrival! That'll be the bonkers McPixel 3, which is now available for subscribers. Here's a quick look at what to expect from your latest Game Pass...
Wednesday5th Jul 2023
News These Eight Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (July 5-18)
The latest official roundup of new titles
Microsoft has announced a brand-new batch of Xbox Game Pass July 2023 games, which includes the previously confirmed Exoprimal alongside unexpected additions such as The Cave and the endlessly popular GTA V! Here's the full list of games coming
Guide GTA 5 On Xbox Game Pass: How To Download The Correct Version For Your Console
Just in case you're confused!
The incredible Grand Theft Auto V arrives back on Xbox Game Pass today, and this time Rockstar is even bringing us the next-gen version of the title, which means there are multiple editions included as part of the subscription service. The question is, which version are you actually supposed to download for your...
News GTA 5 Returns To Xbox Game Pass, Including Next-Gen Upgrade
Back and better than ever!
Well, this is a big surprise! As part of the latest Xbox Game Pass roundup, Microsoft has revealed that GTA 5 is returning to the library today - and this time it includes the Grand Theft Auto V Next-Gen Update! This is the first time that Rockstar's open world epic has returned to Xbox Game Pass since
News Another Three Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass Soon (July 15)
The first batch of the month
Microsoft has revealed another three games leaving Xbox Game Pass in the early part of July 2023, consisting of Exo One, Paw Patrol The Movie and Spelunky 2. Here's what's leaving Xbox Game Pass in early July 20
News Xbox Wireless Headset Receives Massive 50% Discount At Walmart
Grab one while you can!
If you're in the market for an Xbox headset, then you'll be interested to know that the official Xbox Wireless Headset is currently discounted by 50% at Walmart, bringing it down from $99.99 to just $49.99 right now! You'll probably need to be quick with this one, as it seems to be a very popular deal already...
News 'WRC 23' From Codemasters Seemingly Delayed Until Late 2023
The British team is at the helm this year
Back in May, we brought news of a report from well-known leaker billbil-kun that claimed Codemasters' upcoming WRC game was set for a July 2023 release. Well, that date seems to have been pushed back, as EA is yet to properly reveal its new rally racer. The same source now says that WRC 23 has been delayed...
News Todd Howard Says Xbox's Support On Starfield Has Been 'Incredible'
It has allowed the team to be "ambitious"
There's a lot of curiosity surrounding just how much Xbox is supporting Bethesda on certain projects, and during a recent appearance on the 'Kinda Funny Games Xcast', Todd Howard was asked about this in relation to the upcoming release of Starfield. Reiterating on previous comments, Todd described Phil...
News Lots Of Games Are Discounted By 90% On Xbox This Week (July 4-11)
Bargains from as low as $0.99!
Looking for some cheap Xbox games from July 4th to July 11th, 2023? As usual, we've got plenty of games that have been discounted by at least 90% in this week's Xbox sales, many of which can be attributed to the new [email protected] Super Saver Sale. A couple of the highlights include Werewolf: The Apocalypse - Earthblood as...
News EA's Not-FIFA Football Game Supposedly Launches On Xbox In September
It's in the game
2023 marks the year that EA is officially breaking up with FIFA, as the decades-long partnership finally comes to a close. Of course, that isn't stopping the game maker from releasing a football (soccer) game this year, and we have a reported release date for 'EA Sports FC 24' ahead of its official reveal. Well-known leaker...
News Aaron Greenberg Says It'll Be A 'Special Year' For Xbox At Gamescom 2023
"Our teams have been working hard..."
It's almost time for gamescom 2023! The huge event returns in late August (23rd to the 27th), and Xbox has confirmed it will be in attendance - on the showfloor at the very least - when the event takes place in Cologne, Germany. Xbox's Aaron Greenberg followed up today's news by teasing that it would be a...
News 'Sword And Fairy: Together Forever' Is Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (July 5)
Action RPG time!
July's second Xbox Game Pass drop is here! Sword and Fairy: Together Forever brings the long-running RPG franchise to Game Pass players today, July 5th, across Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC. Those who jump into this action RPG will "enter a realm that blends ancient mythology with traditional oriental aesthetics". Here's a quick...
News Hi-Fi RUSH Free Update Adds Two New Modes To The Xbox Game Pass Hit
Available now!
Announced back at the Xbox Games Showcase Extended event in June, the latest Hi-Fi RUSH update is out now, and it's a big one! Packed with two new game modes and more, Tango's 2023 Game Pass title gets even more free content. The main addition here is that pair of aforementioned game modes that are brand-new to Hi-Fi RUSH with the...
News Upcoming RPG 'Atlas Fallen' Has Gone Gold, Locking In Its August Release Date On Xbox
Falling soon
Focus Entertainment has announced that Deck13's upcoming open world RPG Atlas Fallen has officially gone gold! The news means that this current-gen-only romp is indeed landing on August 10th, 2023 - swerving any further delays. We're quite intrigued to see how this one does when it lands on Xbox next month. Developer Deck13 has built...
Tuesday4th Jul 2023
News Xbox Series S 'xScreen' Arrives On Amazon With $50 Price Reduction
You don't have to buy it directly anymore!
It was just over a year ago that we first went hands-on with the excellent xScreen attachment for Xbox Series S, and while it's been available to buy directly ever since, it's also finally now listed on Amazon. Better yet, the initial Amazon price is $199.99, which is a $50 discount on the original price...
News Xbox Boss Phil Spencer Highlights Another Indie Gem On Game Pass
"Working my way through Ravenlok"
Phil Spencer has just been through quite a busy month with the Xbox Games Showcase and the Microsoft v FTC hearing, and now that he has got through it all, he's of course unwinding with some Xbox Game Pass. So, what's he been pl
News Ubisoft's The Settlers: New Allies Is Finally Now Available On Xbox
But it's not included with Ubisoft Plus
You may recall that Ubisoft's The Settlers: New Allies was originally supposed to be releasing for Xbox consoles back on March 23rd, but it ended up getting delayed just before launch. However, it's finally now available as of today! This is the latest entry in the strategy series that began in t
News Microsoft Is Expecting Two New PS5 Models In The 'Near Future'
Including one later this year for $399.99
Microsoft's upcoming 1TB version of the Xbox Series S may be followed by a "PS5 Slim" at some point later this year, as well as a "PS5 Pro" in the near future - at least according to recent court documents filed by Microsoft. In these documents (which are from Microsoft's battle with the FTC), it's...
Feature Five Reasons To Be Excited For Stray To Slink Onto Xbox Next Month
Poised and purring
Last week, feline fans on Xbox finally got the news they'd been waiting for: former PlayStation-exclusive Stray is coming to Xbox consoles next month! Everyone's new favourite gaming kitty made a pretty big splash on PlayStation last year - going as far as being nominated for GOTY at The Game Awards 2022 and scooping up a few...
Deals 300+ Games Included In This Week's Xbox Sales (July 4-11)
Featuring an [email protected] Super Saver Sale!
It's time for yet another batch of weekly Xbox deals! This week's selection includes around 300 games from Deals With Gold, Spotlight, Publisher Spotlight Series and [email protected] Super Saver sales, so there's plenty to choose from. You can check out some of our handpicked highlights down below, and if you want to...
News Lost Xbox-Related Gameplay Footage From Yesteryear Appears Online
Including never-before-seen clips!
Games media outlet Noclip has begun digitising a bunch of old press conference gameplay footage from years gone by, with the results now appearing on the outlet's YouTube archive channel. There are some super cool videos in here, including a full HD Xbox E3 press conference from the 360 days, and even...
News Publisher No More Robots Teases More 'Big Games' Coming To Xbox Game Pass
"We'll keep bringing games to the service"
Of all the publishers that have shown love for Xbox Game Pass over the past few years, No More Robots has been particularly devoted to the service - bringing the vast majority of their games to Game Pass including Descenders, Let's Build A Zoo, Hypnospace Outlaw and
Deals All 15+ Backwards Compatible Games In This Week's Xbox Sales (July 4-11)
Up to 80% off!
Another batch of digital Xbox deals is now live, with more than 300 titles discounted over the next week or so. We've already rounded up some of the best offers from this week's promotion, which we'll drop below, but there's a selection of backwards compatible classics from the original Xbox and Xbox 360 eras on sale this week too...
News Persona 3 Reload English Voiceover Revealed In New Gameplay Trailer
Coming to Game Pass on day one!
Atlus has dropped a new gameplay trailer for its upcoming Persona 3 Remake as part of Anime Expo 2023, and the clip contains a first look & listen at English voiceover for the new title. Fully rebuilt for modern platforms, Persona 3 Reload is coming to Xbox Game Pass on day one with a release currently planned...
Monday3rd Jul 2023
News Xbox 1TB Expansion Card Drops To Lowest Ever Price At Amazon (UK)
As well as Currys!
If you're in the market for an Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S Expansion Card, then you're in luck! The 1TB version of the Seagate Expansion Card has dropped to its lowest ever price in the UK - available for £139.00 right now. You can get this deal at Amazon UK as well as Currys. In addition, the 1TB card has been at its lowest...
Talking Point Are You Excited For Capcom's Big Xbox Game Pass Launch This Month?
Exosuits at the ready
We recently rounded up all of July's confirmed Xbox Game Pass titles so far, and while the list is currently quite short (we're still waiting on more reveals!), one major release is already starting to stand out. Capcom's Exoprimal is landing day one on the service in the middle of the month - July 14th to be exact. While the...
News When Will The Xbox Summer Sale 2023 Be Revealed?
Another huge batch of deals are on the way
The Xbox Summer Sale 2023 (also known as the "Ultimate Game Sale") is almost upon us, during which a significant number of Xbox digital titles are expected to be discounted for a period of around ten days to two weeks. The official date of the sale hasn't been announced at the time of writing, but we've...
News Arcade Paradise Is Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (July 3)
Another superb sim hits Game Pass!
We have our first July 2023 addition to Xbox Game Pass today, folks! The brilliant Arcade Paradise is now available in the Game Pass library, adding another simulator to the service in 2023. We reviewed the game when it first arrived on Xbox and we were very impressed with it! You can check out our thoughts on the...
News Red Dead Redemption Rumours Point Towards Upcoming Remaster
We're getting the gang back together, DUTCH
Last year was full of Red Dead Redemption rumours, including potential next-gen versions of both games in the series, before subsequent reports claimed that any such remasters were halted for Rockstar to focus on GTA 6. Well, the series is back in the limelight again, with r
News Open World Racer 'Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown' Delayed Into Early 2024
Coronation postponed
We've had our eyes locked onto Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown pretty much since it was initially announced, and April's first look at proper in-game screenshots had us excited that things were progressing nicely for a 2023 launch. However, a new publisher document shows that the game has been pushed into 2024. Nacon's latest
News Xbox Boss Reveals His Thoughts On Showcases Like Bethesda's Starfield Direct
"I really like the format"
2023 saw the debut of Xbox Developer Direct - a new showcase format created to highlight specific games outside of Xbox's big summer showcases. January's multi-game dev direct gave us the surprising Hi-Fi RUSH shadow drop, while Bethesda's June presentation focused on all-things Starfield. And, it looks like we could see...
Deals Get Up To 85% Off Major Xbox Titles In The Steam Summer Sale
Bargains to be had!
The Steam Summer Sale is always a major event for PC gamers, especially those looking to add a bargain to their Steam libraries. We're even more interested these days due to Xbox's renewed investment in PC gaming, including bringing first-party games to Steam. As part of this year's summer promo, Xbox Game Studios is hosting...
News Ark: Survival Ascended Will Now Launch In 'Early Access' On Xbox This October
"It’s clear that we’ll need a bit more time"
It's been announced that the upcoming remaster of Ark: Survival Evolved will be launching a little bit later than planned, with the release window now set as October 2023. It'll be available in "Early Access" until late 2024. The remaster, which will be called Ark: Survival Ascended, is intended to...
News The Lord Of The Rings: Gollum Developer Shuts Down Internal Development
Will focus exclusively on publishing
After the troubled launch of The Lord of the Rings: Gollum in May, it's been revealed Daedalic Entertainment is now shutting down its in-house development to focus on publishing. This "difficult turning point", also described as a "new beginning" for the German company, will see the publisher halt its other Lord...
News Gory Game Pass Adventure 'Scorn' Hits 2 Million Players As An Xbox Console Exclusive
The title is heading to PS5 soon
Scorn was one of last year's most anticipated Xbox Game Pass releases, especially in lieu of any major AAA Xbox exclusives in 2022. As a result, Ebb Software's disgustingly dour adventure seems to have reached a pretty big audience on Xbox and PC platforms. Yep, just after the dev team revealed that the Xbox timed...
Saturday1st Jul 2023
Guide Xbox Game Pass: Easy Achievements & Fastest Completions
20+ games with easy Xbox achievements to boost your Gamerscore
What are the best Xbox Game Pass Games for earning easy Xbox achievements? Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass service is on fire these days with a steady stream of AAA big-hitters and excellent indie titles being released on an almost weekly basis. There are, quite literally, too many good...
Xbox console exclusive games you can enjoy in 2023
What are the best Xbox exclusives you can play as of July 2023? The Xbox ecosystem has been home to some truly stellar Xbox exclusives over the years, top-notch titles that you'll only find on Microsoft's family of consoles and PC. What's more, the vast majority of these titles are now available...
Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (July 3-7)
Including two Game Pass titles
Welcome to your new Xbox games roundup for July 3rd to July 7th! As you can see, things are looking very quiet in terms of new releases next week, although we do at least know of two Xbox Game Pass titles that are on the way... Here's what's coming to Xbox next week: New Xbox Releases (July 3-7): Echoblade
Feature The Full List Of New Xbox Games Releasing In July 2023
All the release dates you need to know
Welcome to our roundup of all new Xbox games coming out in July 2023! Below, we've listed every Xbox game with a July 2023 release date, including all confirmed Xbox Game Pass releases so far. Without further ado, here are all the new games coming to Xbox in July 2023: The Biggest New Releases Coming To...
Guide Microsoft Rewards: How To Claim 1000 Bonus Points On Xbox In July 2023
Your Monthly Bonus Round instructions
It's that time again! We're big fans of the Microsoft Rewards program here at Pure Xbox, which allows you to complete tasks in order to earn redeemable points which can be spent on gift cards, donations and much more. July 2023's "Monthly Bonus Round" challenge has just begun, and by satisfying a few...
News Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag Remake Supposedly In Development At Ubisoft
Reportedly being handled by Skull & Bones dev
If Ubisoft didn't already have enough Assassin's Creed projects in the works, there's now a new report from Kotaku, claiming it's working on a remake of the fourth major game Black Flag (aka "the pirate one"). According to "two sources familiar with the plans", who are apparently not authorised to...
News Pure Xbox Game Club July 2023: Perfect Dark
Come join the PX Game Club!
Want to enhance your Xbox Game Pass experience? Come join the official Pure Xbox Game Club! We can't take any credit on staff for this — the PX Game Club is the work of ralphdibny and the rest of the contributors over at the Pure Xbox forums, who have established a community that meets up every month to play a game on
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 1-2)
How about a little Superkick Party?
It's time for the weekend! If you're looking for things to do over the next couple of days, we've got plenty of new Xbox Game Pass titles, various new releases including AEW: Fight Forever and Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life, and another massive range of deals on the Xbox Store for hundreds of great games. H
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