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News Goat Simulator: Remastered Licks Its Way To Xbox Game Pass Next Month
Celebrating 10 years since the series began
You know what? November's Xbox Game Pass lineup is looking pretty stacked right now! It's been added to again today in the form of Goat Simulator: Remastered, which is heading to Series X and Series S on November 7th. Why exactly are we getting a remaster for this game? Well, even the official blurb...
News Bethesda Unveils Custom Indiana Jones Xbox Series X Console
But you can't buy it, of course
As we fast approach the Xbox debut of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle this December, Bethesda has whipped up a cool custom console for fans to try and get their hands on. It's big, it's gold, and it has a leather-effect controller to go with it. As you probably guessed, this is part of another Xbox sweepstakes...
Feature Xbox's Internet Browser Is So Good, It's Changed The Way I Watch TV
It really doesn't get enough praise
Back in 2021, it was announced that Xbox consoles would finally be getting a proper version of the modern Microsoft Edge internet browser, with the previous version having stagnated on the Xbox One over multiple years. By September it was officially available to the public, and the number of improvements that it...
News A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead Is Bringing Back This Long-Lost Xbox Kinect Feature
Who remembers this?!
A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead is coming to Xbox consoles next week, and in the run up to launch, the team at Saber Interactive have unveiled a neat feature that we thought had been left behind with Xbox Kinect a decade ago. Basically, the upcoming horror title will feature an optional 'Microphone Noise Detection' mechanic -...
Report Xbox Will 'Refresh' Its Official Wireless Headset Later This Month
And it'll apparently cost more money
A new report has landed today that suggests Microsoft is looking to refresh its official wireless headset for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. According to outlet dealabs, this new version of the 2021 headset is coming to market later this month - starting in Europe. Now, what's strange here is that well-known...
News EA Reveals Info On All Six Difficulty Levels In Dragon Age: The Veilguard
The accessibility options are vast in BioWare's new game
In case you'd forgotten, October is the month of Dragon Age: The Veilguard! EA and BioWare's game launches for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on October 31st, and therefore the marketing has really ramped up as of late. This week, EA has been talking about the extensive accessibility options...
Review Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero (Xbox) - A Super Take On Budokai Tenkaichi
Your wish has been granted
Dragon Ball fighting games have a rich history, but one series that has arguably ascended above the rest is Budokai Tenkaichi. Since the original title was released on the PlayStation 2 in 2005, these games (known as the ‘Sparking!’ series in Japan) have been expanded upon – recreating the legendary battles and...
News Starfield Design Director Defends Shattered Space DLC After Mixed Reviews
"I’m also very proud of Shattered Space. We all are."
Bethesda's first big DLC pack for Starfield arrived at the tail end of last month, and in the wake of some mixed reviews, the studio's design director has responded to some of the criticism levelled at the Shattered Space expansion. In a lengthy exchange over on Twitter, Bethe
Guide Off The Grid: Xbox Release Date Details, And How To Get Early Access On Series X
This game is quickly going viral
Have you heard about this game called Off The Grid yet? It's been getting a lot of attention over the past few days, with some of the biggest video personalities lining up to stream it, and you can actually play it for free right now on Xbox. That said, it's been a bit of a weird release so far, and the full version...
Update: Day 2 begins!
Update: The second day of Amazon's Big Deal Days sale is here, bringing even more deals along with it. We'll continue to update this page throughout the day, so keep checking back! Amazon Prime Day is back once again, with its latest Big Deal Days sale now live. The event is running from 8th - 9th October 2024, bringing us...
YesterdayTue, 8th Oct 2024
News 2011's 'FEAR 3' Becomes A Top-Seller On Xbox Following Major Price Cut
You can't beat a classic!
Ever since it was introduced back in 2015, Xbox's modern-day backwards compatibility program has proved that despite the Xbox 360 and original Xbox being so old at this point, a lot of people still want to play those games. The latest example arrives in the form of the Xbox 360's FEAR 3, which was released back in 2011...
News Black Ops 6 'The Story So Far' Intro Lands To Ease You In On Xbox Game Pass
Catch up on Black Ops
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is about to make its big bombastic debut on Xbox Game Pass in just a few short weeks here, and ahead of that huge launch, the team at Treyarch has thrown together a 'Story So Far' trailer to catch you up on the story of Black Ops. As usual, we've thrown this trailer up above for you to feast your eyes...
Reaction Red Dead Redemption Definitely Deserves A 60FPS Update On Xbox
PC and PS5 players will be better off!
Well, it's happening folks, Red Dead Redemption is officially coming to PC after almost 15 years as a console exclusive. Taken at face value this is great news — and long overdue, might we add — but as Xbox fans, we can't help but be a little miffed at one thing that's just occurred to us. RDR on PS5 and PC...
News Forza Horizon 5 Makes It Easier To Acquire Cars From Past Updates
Horizon Backstage returns!
Playground Games is unleashing yet another Forza Horizon 5 update this week, and it introduces a welcome feature - now that the 2021 racer has had so many updates over the last three years or so. Returning from Forza Horizon 4 is 'Horizon Backstage'; a feature that basically allows you to acquire old cars that you may...
News Remastered LEGO Harry Potter Collection Gets 50% Discount For Existing Owners On Xbox
It's out today for Series X and S
Well, we've barely heard anything about it since it was announced back in early September, but the remastered version of the LEGO Harry Potter Collection is officially available today on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S! You can buy it right now from the Xbox Store if you want to, with the price being £32.99 /...
News Xbox Game Patches Should Appear Quicker After New Console Update
Starting with Xbox Insiders
Microsoft has detailed a new Xbox Insider update that aims to improve the way its consoles pull patches when connected online. The update, which is out now and will roll out to all users soon, "addresses an issue where checking for updates would take much longer than expected or would not load at all". Basically, if...
News Xbox 'Seasonal Savings' Sale Includes Hundreds Of Discounted Games
And there are other new sales too!
We always look forward to Tuesday because of the new deals on Xbox! Today, we're being treated to a large new "Seasonal Savings" sale along with an ID@Xbox Best Rated sale and the usual Xbox Game Pass exclusive discounts. There's a whole lot to discover by heading over to the "Deals" section of the Microsoft Store...
Talking Point Does Xbox's 'New Dawn' For Halo Mean The Series Will Come To PS5?
Let the speculation begin
Xbox has only just rebranded 343 Industries to 'Halo Studios' in the wake of the series' big Unreal Engine 5 revolution - and already the speculation is out there that this hints at a strong push towards a PS5 release. That speculation may partly derive from previous reports suggesting Xbox was working on a Halo: Combat...
News Xbox Series X|S Now UK's Second Best-Selling Consoles In 2024 As Nintendo Switch Falls Away
Year-on-year console sales are down
Although Xbox Series X|S sales news hasn't always been the most positive in recent months, a new set of UK data from GamesIndustry.biz shows that the platform is now in 2nd place when it comes to console sales in 2024. Yep, the outlet reports that while PS5 is comfortably in pole position for sales in the region,...
News This Xbox 1TB Expansion Card Is Now Cheaper Than Ever At Amazon
As part of Prime Big Deal Days
For the past four years we've been waiting and waiting for the Xbox Expansion Cards to come down in price, and although it has happened, it's been a very gradual process. The biggest shift came when Western Digital announced it was making its own brand of Xbox Expansion Cards, meaning there were now two manufacturers...
Monday7th Oct 2024
News Xbox Teases Anniversary Celebrations For Halo: The Master Chief Collection This November
"Celebrating 10 years on 11/11"
During Xbox's new Halo ViDoc, which we've thrown up above for your viewing pleasure, there appears to be a slight tease for The Master Chief Collection ahead of its upcoming 10-year anniversary - despite the rest of the video focusing on the future of the series on Un
News Xbox Game Pass's Newest Addition Is Perfect For Achievement Hunters
An extremely easy 1000 gamerscore
It's going under the radar today, but we've got a new addition to Xbox Game Pass! It's arrived in the form of Mad Streets, which is a physics-based fighting game that seems to have plenty in common with Gang Beasts and Party Animals. If the trailer, the description and the "Very Positive" Steam rating aren't enough...
Guide Undisputed: Release Date And Release Times For Xbox Series X|S
Details for the standard and Deluxe WBC editions
The reviews have officially landed for the upcoming launch of Undisputed today, and here at Pure Xbox we've had plenty of good things to say about it - it's just so nice to have a proper boxing game on Xbox again! We know there's a lot of demand for this one, so we thought we'd put together a quick...
Deals Get Discounted Xbox Game Pass Subscriptions, Gift Cards And More In The Pure Xbox Sale
Store-wide deals now live
If you're looking to pick up some discounted Xbox store credit or find some tempting deals on Xbox Game Pass, our very own store sale may just be the perfect thing. Running from now until Friday, October 11th, tying in with this week's Amazon Prime Day sale, we're offering discounts on every single product on our Pure Xbox...
News Alien: Isolation Is Officially Getting A Sequel, SEGA Announces
"Today, I’m delighted to confirm..."
Out of nowhere, just as the game becomes 10 years old, Creative Assembly and SEGA have announced that Alien: Isolation is officially getting a sequel. The 2014 horror effort has gone on to become a real fan-favourite over the years, and players will no-doubt be delighted by this announcement. Taking to social...
Roundup Metaphor: ReFantazio Is An Xbox GOTY Candidate As Early Reviews Roll In
We're looking at a mega hit!
Last week, we posted about the first review for Metaphor: Refantazio and how it's getting eager fans hyped for the full release - and, well, it's looking like that hype was more than merited. The broader review embargo has now lifted, and we have a bunch of reviews rolling in for Atlus's new JPRG. Here at Pure Xbox...
Feature 10 Xbox Games That Are Surprisingly Valuable At CEX In The UK
If you've got any of these, they might be worth a trade-in!
We don't know about you, but we love browsing retro gaming shops here in the UK. To be honest, CEX isn't our favourite way to buy things (the indie stores are preferred when we can find them!), but it's easily the most mainstream chain when it comes to buying classic original Xbox and Xbox...
Review Undisputed (Xbox) - Finally, The Wait For A New Boxing Game Is Over
Does it pack a punch?
What happened to all the boxing games on Xbox? That's a question we've been asking for the past decade-plus, stretching all the way back to the Xbox 360 era. Fortunately, we've got a new challenger ready to step into the ring in the form of Undisputed, and first-time developer Steel City Interactive has spent the past few years...
Reaction Halo Is Still Xbox's Baby, And It's Time For The Series To Shine On UE5
All engines are a-go
So, there we have it - Halo is about to enter "a new dawn" at Microsoft as the team switches focus to developing multiple Unreal Engine 5 Halo titles. It's a bold step for everyone involved, and it marks a massive change since the development and post-launch support of Halo Infinite. While exactly what this future looks like...
News Starfield Taught Us That Fans 'Really' Want Elder Scrolls 6, Jokes Bethesda
But the team also feels great about Starfield's future
It's been over a year now since Starfield became arguably the biggest first-party launch of the entire Xbox Series X|S era, and obviously we've seen the arrival of the first major expansion (Shattered Space) this month as well. As a result, Bethesda has been talking to various outlets about the...
