YesterdayFri, 12th Jul 2024

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  Talking Point Two Months On, Did Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 Live Up To The Hype?

  It was such a long wait...

  It's weird that we're not talking about Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 as much anymore. Pure Xbox was on an indefinite hiatus when the game was first revealed back at The Game Awards in 2019... it's been that long since it was revealed! And of course, the past few years have built more and more hype for Ninja Theory's latest...

  • 5h ago
  • Xbox
  • Senua's Saga Hellblade 2
  • Features
  • Talking Point
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  10

  News Free-To-Play Xbox Shooter 'The First Descendant' Hits Incredible Player Milestone

  In just seven days!

  Xbox strolled into July with a couple of big free-to-play releases ready to go, and it turns out, one of those free-to-play releases has ended up being a bit bigger than we were expecting - at least at launch. In just seven days, Nexon's The First Descendant has hit over 10 million players across all platforms, including Xbox...

  • 6h ago
  • Xbox
  • The First Descendant
  • Xbox Series X
  • Xbox Series S
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  News Here Are The Top 10 Most Popular Trailers From The Xbox Games Showcase 2024

  A good old top 10!

  It's now been over a month since the Xbox Games Showcase 2024, and despite some of the negativity surrounding Team Green in the first half of this year, we can't deny that it was an amazing show last month. In fact, Microsoft says that last month's showcase was

  • 7h ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox Games Showcase
  • Microsoft
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X
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  18

  News Stalker 2 Dev Drops Beautiful New Screenshots As We Near Xbox Game Pass Launch

  Less than two months to go!

  After what feels like an eternity, GSC Game World's Stalker 2 is almost here. Xbox Game Pass aficionados, we have less than two months to wait, and in the meantime we've got a fresh set of screenshots to gawk over. Showcasing some immaculately detailed weapons and gadgets, alongside the game's ever-impressive open world,...

  • 8h ago
  • Xbox
  • Stalker 2
  • GSC Game World
  • Xbox Series X
  • Xbox Series S
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  50

  News Microsoft Rewards Is Making Big Changes Relating To Xbox Game Pass

  "Important changes are coming..."

  We all know how amazing Microsoft Rewards is for earning free Xbox Gift Cards and Xbox Game Pass subscriptions, but in terms of the latter, it sounds like things are going to be getting worse in the near future. Before we get into the price changes, Microsoft is saying today that the auto-redeem feature for Xbox...

  • 9h ago
  • Xbox
  • Microsoft Rewards
  • Xbox Game Pass
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  3

  News Lots Of Games Are Reduced By 90% On Xbox This Week (July 9-16)

  Including a few Xbox classics!

  Looking for some cheap Xbox games in this week's Xbox sales (July 9-16)? Thanks to this week's special "teaser" sale for Xbox Game Pass members, along with some deals that have been carried over from last week, we've got over 30 games that have been discounted by at least 90% on the Xbox Store. Before we dig in, be...

  • 10h ago
  • Xbox
  • Deals
  • Discounts
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X
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  11

  News Xbox Game Pass Member Sale Raises Hopes About Call Of Duty Coming To The Service

  But it's just weird wording from Microsoft

  Earlier this week, a sneak peek sale went live for Xbox Game Pass members ahead of Microsoft's big summer promotion, and the wording of these discounts has been the cause for lots of confusion over the last few days. Basically, when non-Game Pass members check these deals out, the store listings tend to...

  • 10h ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox Game Pass
  • Call of Duty
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X
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  3

  News Phasmophobia Dev Figures Out New Xbox Release Date, Due Later This Year

  It's finally coming to Xbox!

  Last year, spooky ghost-hunting game Phasmophobia was supposed to be coming to Xbox, before a couple of last-minute delays pushed the release beyond 2023. At the time, we had no real idea when the console version would eventually come out - but the dev team now has a fresh release date. However, it's not disclosing the...

  • 11h ago
  • Xbox
  • Phasmophobia
  • Xbox Series X
  • Xbox Series S
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  0

  News 'Alaskan Road Truckers: Highway Edition' Delivers Soothing Long-Distance Hauling On Xbox Series X|S

  And the early reviews are looking good!

  Fancy some digital wilderness trucking on Xbox Series X|S? Well, Alaskan Road Truckers: Highway Edition might be your new best friend! Now live and making its console debut, this truck simulator has gotten off to a strong start on Xbox - with some great user reviews bolstering what looks like a solid launch...

  • 12h ago
  • Xbox
  • Alaskan Road Truckers Highway Edition
  • Xbox Series X
  • Xbox Series S
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  3

  News TMNT: Mutants Unleashed Brings More Turtle Action To Xbox This October

  Cowabunga, dude!

  Last September, it was announced that a video game adaptation of the movie Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem would be released at some point in 2024. Now, in a new update, it's been confirmed Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants Unleashed will arrive for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One on October 18th, 2024 for $39.99 /...

  • 13h ago
  • Xbox
  • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X
  • Xbox Series S
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  1

  Reminder Five Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass This Weekend

  You've got a few days left to play!

  It's that time again, folks! A selection of titles will leave the Xbox Game Pass library at the end of the weekend - with five games in total exiting the service in just a few days. All five of the below games will leave Xbox Game Pass on Monday, July 15, so you basically have the coming weekend to give these a...

  • 13h ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox Game Pass
  • Microsoft
  • Leaving Soon
  • Reminder

Thursday11th Jul 2024

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  3

  News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (July 11-14)

  Included with Game Pass Core and Game Pass Ultimate

  Xbox Free Play Days is here, and we have a pretty hefty lineup this week - with four Xbox games playable in total. Headlining that lineup is Ubisoft's The Crew Motorfest, whose free trial we already mentioned on Pure Xbox last week. <related ids="168539"> While that's the main event here,...

  • 1d ago
  • Xbox
  • Free Play Days
  • Xbox Game Pass
  • Microsoft
  • Xbox One
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  11

  News Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (July 11)

  Both making their Xbox debuts!

  Welcome to your latest Xbox Game Pass update! Today, two new-to-Xbox titles are entering the library, including the fantastic Neon White which our very own Liam Doolan recently reviewed here on the site! <related ids="168478"> We've also got the gorgeous open world adventure Tchia hitting the library today, so...

  • 2d ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox Game Pass
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X
  • Xbox Series S
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  12

  News If You Like Mario Kart, You Might Enjoy This Free New Racer On Xbox

  Say hello to Stampede: Racing Royale

  The latest addition to Xbox's free-to-play lineup has been revealed today in the form of Stampede: Racing Royale, which has officially launched in Xbox Game Preview form for Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and Windows PC. As noted in the headline, the game clearly takes a lot of inspiration from the likes of Mario...

  • 1d ago
  • Xbox
  • Mario Kart
  • Stampede Racing Royale
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  Rumour Day One Releases Delayed On A 'Case-By-Case Basis' For Xbox Game Pass Standard Tier

  This ain't it, chief

  Well, Xbox Game Pass Standard has officially been unveiled by Microsoft - and it's swooping in to replace Xbox Game Pass Console "in the coming months". While we know that this middle GP tier will exclude certain day one releases, we don't really know which games will skip the tier at launch, and for how long they'll be delayed...

  • 2d ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox Game Pass Standard
  • Microsoft
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X
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  49

  PSA Don't Forget, There Are Ways To Save Money On Xbox Game Pass

  To avoid the price increase

  Yesterday was a bit of a crazy one, wasn't it?! Out of nowhere, Xbox quietly announced that Game Pass was getting a price increase starting this week for new subscribers, and it's an increase that affects the vast majority of regions. However, just because Xbox Game Pass Ultimate now costs £14.99 / $19.99 per-month via...

  • 1d ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox Game Pass
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X
  • Xbox Series S
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  60

  News 'Tipster' Suggests Xbox Will Stop Marketing Consoles In Certain Markets

  Specifically in Europe, Africa and the Middle East

  It's been reported by The Verge's Tom Warren today that Microsoft might be switching up its marketing strategy in certain regions going forward, with the likes of Europe, Africa and the Middle East potentially set to be affected. According to Warren, he was told by a "tipster" back in May that...

  • 1d ago
  • Xbox
  • Rumours
  • Consoles
  • Xbox Series X
  • Xbox Series S
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  55

  Talking Point Do You Ever Pre-Order Xbox Games Anymore?

  Are your buying habits changing?

  Earlier today, reports started to swirl about the biggest UK games retailer stopping in-store pre-orders in 2024, and the news has got us thinking about the practice and whether it still has a place in gaming these days. At one time, pre-ordering new games felt like a much more worthwhile thing to go out and do...

  • 1d ago
  • Xbox
  • Features
  • Talking Point
  • Pre-Order
  • Xbox One
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  11

  Report UK Retailer GAME Ending In-Store Pre-Orders This Month

  One by one, they fall

  Following a slew of big policy changes recently, including the axing of its pre-owned stock earlier this year, major UK retailer GAME is reportedly about to stop accepting pre-orders of any kind in its brick-and-mortar stores. First reported on by TechRadar and corroborated by

  • 1d ago
  • Xbox
  • GAME UK
  • Frasers Group
  • Industry News
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  0

  Review The Elder Scrolls Online: Gold Road (Xbox) – 10 Years Of Tamriel With A Trip To West Weald

  Eight chapters and counting

  The Elder Scrolls Online might have started its life a lot later than certain other MMORPGs, but that hasn’t stopped it from making a name for itself over the past 10 years. Since its initial launch in 2014, which was propelled by the popularity of Bethesda’s solo adventures, it has evolved in all sorts of ways, and...

  • 1d ago
  • Reviews
  • Xbox
  • The Elder Scrolls Online: Gold Road
  • Xbox Series X
  • Xbox Series S
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  5

  News Xbox Game Pass Zombie Romp 'World War Z: Aftermath' Gets Huge Free Update

  Including a new map!

  Today, developer Saber Interactive has launched its 'Battle of Arizona' update for World War Z: Aftermath, bringing a brand-new HordeXL map to the co-op Xbox Game Pass zombie-slaying adventure. The new horde mode arena, which takes place in Phoenix, AZ, comes as part of the team's latest update since the game's next-gen...

  • 1d ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox Game Pass
  • World War Z Aftermath
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X
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  News The Outlast Trials Adds New Villain Next Week In 'Massive' Xbox Update

  Welcome to Project Lupara

  The Outlast Trials got off to a fantastic start on Xbox this March, and following an initial patch back in April, the team has returned with a "massive" update for the multiplayer horror title - arriving July 16th. Dubbed 'Project Lupara', this latest Outlas

  • 1d ago
  • Xbox
  • The Outlast Trials
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X
  • Xbox Series S
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  0

  News Planet Coaster 2 Is Making A Splash On Xbox Later This Year

  "Create a coaster and water park paradise"

  It's such a great time to be a fan of rollercoaster games on Xbox right now, and we've got yet another one arriving later this year in the form of Planet Coaster 2, which launches for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S in the Autumn of 2024. The big feature of Planet Coaster 2 compared to the original is the...

  • 1d ago
  • Xbox
  • Planet Coaster 2
  • Xbox Series X
  • Xbox Series S

Wednesday10th Jul 2024

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  News Xbox Game Pass Gets Price Increases And New 'Standard' Subscription Tier

  "Game Pass Standard will not include games released on day one"

  There have been multiple reports about Microsoft potentially increasing the price of its Xbox Game Pass subscription service and adding more tiers ahead of the arrival of Activision game releases, and it's now been officially confirmed. In an update on the Xbox support page, Microsoft

  • 3d ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox Game Pass
  • PC Game Pass
  • Microsoft
  • Xbox Series X
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  141

  Reaction Microsoft's Constant Tweaking Of Xbox Game Pass Is Becoming Exhausting

  Just pick a plan and stick with it

  So, Xbox Game Pass is changing again. Following last year's introduction of Game Pass Core comes a fresh replacement for 'Console' Game Pass in the form of Xbox Game Pass Standard - which sits just underneath Game Pass Ultimate. Keeping up? Yeah... it's all becomi

  • 2d ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox Game Pass
  • Features
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X
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  66

  News Microsoft Provides More Detail On Its New Xbox Game Pass Standard Tier

  With additional info to come "soon"

  In the wee hours of the morning here in the UK, Microsoft decided it was the right time to announce sweeping changes to Xbox Game Pass. The service's 'Console' tier is no more — to be replaced by Xbox Game Pass Standard — while both the existing Core and Ultimate tiers are getting price increases. <related...

  • 3d ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox Game Pass
  • Microsoft
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X
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  News Here's A Complete List Of All Price Increases Coming To Xbox Game Pass

  Starting this week

  It's been a busy start to the day, with Microsoft announcing price increases for various forms of Xbox Game Pass over the past few hours, and we won't blame you if you're getting a bit confused about all the different changes taking place! So, we thought we'd use this opportunity to share a list of all the price increases coming...

  • 3d ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox Game Pass
  • Price Increase
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X
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  News Xbox Game Pass Changes Partly Because Microsoft 'Isn't Seeing Strong Growth', Claims Analyst

  "One factor that influenced this move..."

  Have you taken in the news about all of Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass changes yet? Don't worry, we're still a little confused by the service's new structure as well, but gaming analyst Daniel Ahmad has provided some insight as to part of the reason behind these changes to Xbox's subscription plans. The...

  • 2d ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox Game Pass
  • Microsoft
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X
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  Rumour Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Is Joining Xbox Game Pass This Month

  Coinciding with the Game Pass price hike

  Last year's Call of Duty release, Modern Warfare 3, is seemingly coming to Xbox Game Pass later this month. As reported on by Insider Gaming, Microsoft was apparently planning to announce this alongside

  • 2d ago
  • Xbox
  • Xbox Game Pass
  • Call Of Duty Modern Warfare 3
  • Microsoft
  • Activision Blizzard
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  11

  Review Neon White (Xbox) - A Speedrunner's Heavenly Delight, Now On Game Pass

  Look into the light

  Neon White isn’t your average first-person shooter. It incorporates elements of speedrunning, parkour, card games and even some basic aspects of the visual novel genre to create a stylish single-player experience where you must kill every demon in sight to secure your spot in Heaven. You’ll take control of a demon-slaying...

  • 2d ago
  • Reviews
  • Xbox
  • Neon White
  • Xbox Series X
  • Xbox Series S
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  4

  News 'Nobody Wants To Die' Extended Gameplay Shows Off Impressive Unreal Engine 5 Visuals

  Coming to Xbox Series X|S this month!

  Following its initial reveal back in March, publisher PLAION has partnered up with IGN to showcase a chunk of extended gameplay from Nobody Wants to Die — an upcoming UE5 cyberpunk adventure — and you can check out the 10-minute video up above. It's looking like quite a slow-paced affair this one, but from...

  • 2d ago
  • Xbox
  • Nobody Wants To Die
  • Xbox Series X
  • Xbox Series S
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  News 'Double Dragon' Is Officially Getting A 3D Revival On Xbox In 2025

  The beat 'em up classic returns

  Update: The game has now appeared on Steam, complete with screenshots! Here's more about it: "The player traverses the screen horizontally to take down enemies in this beloved genre. Experience the same simple and intuitive gameplay, with controls and balance refined for the modern era. The carefully crafted...

  • 2d ago
  • Xbox
  • Double Dragon
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X
  • Xbox Series S
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  News Sea Of Thieves Justifies Multiplatform Release By Charting Again On PS5 In June

  Fresh plunder

  Another month brings even more Sea Of Thieves success for Microsoft! Rare's pirate adventure, which first launched on Xbox all the way back in 2018, has sold very well on PS5 again in June 2024. In both the US and Europe, Sea of Thieves was in the top five most downloaded PS5 games for the month of June. This follows May's standings,...

  • 2d ago
  • Xbox
  • Sea Of Thieves
  • PS5
  • Rare
  • Microsoft
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  0

  News NBA 2K25 Hits The Court This September For Xbox One & Series X|S

  It promises "enhanced authenticity and realism"

  It's always around this time of the year that 2K unveils its next basketball release, and we've been treated to it today in the form of NBA 2K25, which arrives for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on September 6, 2024. Pre-orders are already live on the Xbox Store, with prices ranging from...

  • 2d ago
  • Xbox
  • NBA 2K25
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X
  • Xbox Series S