The latest inclusions to the tier since May. We haven’t remarked much on the least expensive Xbox Game Pass “Essential” tier since back in May when nine titles were incorporated into it in an unexpected update, but now an additional five have also silently entered in recent days. Four of the recent inclusions…
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The newest giveaways for XGP subscribers. The Xbox Game Pass Perks initiative is persistently introducing a variety of giveaways for Game Pass members throughout July 2026, encompassing titles such as EA Sports FC 26, Where Winds Meet, Rainbow Six Siege, and more. As we’ve indicated previously…
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COD: Vanguard? RV There Yet? Persona 5 Royal?We’re still anticipating Xbox Game Pass to truly elevate in July, so prior to arriving at that point, we believed we’d reflect on what turned out to be a rather active month in June, with several significant titles introduced to the service during that time.Some of…
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Not verified, but we believed we’d provide you with the alert. At the beginning of each month, we typically present you with a summary of games that are set to be removed in the upcoming weeks, but nothing is established for July at this point – although we’ve observed two games that are…
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Another fresh system update is supposedly accessible as well. As you might know, several Forza Horizon 6 gamers have faced challenges with corrupted or missing save data over the last month and a few days, and to Xbox’s merit, they’ve been exerting considerable effort to resolve the problem permanently. It was on June…
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Anything particular in mind? Welcome to the weekend! As per usual, there’s an abundance to explore on Xbox over the upcoming days, including some Free Play Days updates along with several Xbox Game Pass bonuses to kick off the month. Here’s what we’re engaging with on Xbox this weekend: Read the complete article…
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Including at least two additional Game Pass inclusions. Welcome to your Xbox games summary for July 6-10! We have some quite significant launches in the upcoming days, featuring Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, DOOM: The Dark Ages – Revelations, and Wuthering Waves, while Xbox Game Pass is delighting us with Winds of Arcana:…
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Some initial forecasts! What titles are departing Xbox Game Pass in August 2026? At this moment, Microsoft hasn’t verified any details, but drawing from certain games that were incorporated into the service around this period last year, we can certainly formulate a couple of anticipations in advance. It’s clear that many Xbox players…
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It’s the Xbox 360 for our team. One of the major discussion topics this week has been Sony’s choice to end disc-based launches for PlayStation consoles starting January 2028, and we’re still anticipating news on whether Xbox will follow suit with Project Helix (although it seems a disc-to-digital initiative is being developed regardless).
But the package implies it necessitates a content download too. The major subject this week has revolved around PlayStation terminating support for physical discs by 2028, and Halo Studios has emphasized that Halo: Campaign Evolved will receive a disc upon its release this month. This was mentioned as part of a new Q&A…
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As a component of the Evercade / Blaze Entertainment platforms. We’ve been anticipating for quite a while for Xbox to provide us with something fresh concerning the Banjo-Kazooie intellectual property, and although that anticipation regrettably persists, Microsoft did subtly approve a unique new edition of the original game recently. The individuals over at…
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Including numerous Game Pass titles! With July now underway, and with Xbox job cuts likely to take over the news next week, we decided to seize this calm moment to spotlight 10 games that we believe ought to be on your radar this month! Many of these are already verified for Xbox Game…
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Introducing expert-level flight controls to the Xbox for the inaugural time.
Have you been enjoying Microsoft Flight Simulator recently? If so, we have the ideal new Xbox controller for you – named the Echo Aviation Controller XPC, which is set to launch later this year.
This controller appears remarkably distinctive as you can observe above…
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How many points do you possess at this moment? It was approximately this period last year when we inquired Pure Xbox readers about your experience with Microsoft Rewards in 2025, so it’s time to unveil the yearly Talking Point once more, with the service having evolved significantly for some of us over the…
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Update: Not as dire as initially anticipated. Apologies for delivering unfortunate news once more, but a recent article from The Game Business indicates that Obsidian is among the developers currently in discussions with Microsoft to prevent closure at Xbox Game Studios. This appears to have emerged unexpectedly…
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One has transitioned to a new level, the other is a complimentary trial. Today signifies the initial day of Xbox Game Pass inclusions in July, yet it’s not your usual roster – one is merely shifting from Ultimate to Premium, and the other is a trial that endures for only 10 hours. Tony…
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Your most recent collection of FPD gifts for the weekend. It’s Thursday, so we’re back to showcase the newest selection of Xbox Free Play Days titles! We have numerous games this time – five of them are official FPD inclusions, and one carries a free trial but isn’t precisely counted as part of…
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Handpicked for your reduced enjoyment. There’s a bargain or two hiding within the latest Xbox promotions! We’ve observed two fresh offers emerging on the Xbox Store today in the form of an ID@Xbox Multiplayer Madness sale, and a Publisher Spotlight Series sale featuring discounts on titles from Atari, Crystal Dynamics…
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Resources might be designated for the franchise. There’s evidently extensive discussion regarding possible layoffs and studio shutdowns at Xbox currently, but one franchise that certainly won’t be disappearing is Halo – or at least, that’s how it seems to be perceived right now. Windows Central’s Jez Corden was inquired about this on social…
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This represents a logical progression. We’ve received some surprising updates in the realm of PlayStation today, as Sony has revealed that starting January 2028, physical games on that system will no longer debut with a disc.
Six months of incredible new titles are before us!
Update: As indicated, we’re enhancing this feature on a monthly schedule, and it has now been modified for July. We’ve removed a few games, included some new ones, and altered several dates for upcoming games.
With 2026 now beginning to gain momentum…
Who doesn’t relish a bit of ripping and/or tearing? Last year in May, DOOM: The Dark Ages truly energized its gamers with its historical backdrop, gritty music, and a correspondingly epic skull-splitting shotgun. id Software’s premier shooter received predominantly positive review ratings upon launch – we even bestowed it an impressive 9/10…
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Grab your jacket, it may turn cold. Two complete weeks have elapsed since Vanguard became part of the subscription service, and it appears that Microsoft has started arrangements for another Call of Duty installment to arrive on Xbox Game Pass at some point later on. In line with our previous report for Vanguard…
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But solely for Xbox One and Xbox Series X games. Back in May, we emphasized a speculation from Windows Central concerning a possible disc-to-digital capability being introduced by Xbox, where you could obtain digital rights for your physical titles. The publication mentioned at that moment that it was quite uncertain about the details…
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What are your thoughts, isauros? Saber Interactive has unveiled a new perspective on gameplay for Turok: Origins, a quick-paced resurgence for the iconic dino-hunting shooter. The latest trailer, albeit somewhat brief, offers us a thrilling view of some of the brutal close-combat and sci-fi armaments at our fingertips…
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It’s the leading selling game on Steam at the moment. Believe it or not, if you examine the “Top Sellers” list on Steam currently, the primary game isn’t a AAA title at all – it’s a fresh indie debut named Meccha Chameleon that was released earlier this month. The concept behind Meccha Chameleon…
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If Balatro and a 2p device conceived a child. Attention serotonin hunters, RACCOIN: Coin Pusher Roguelike is headed to Xbox Series X|S this autumn. This announcement comes after its extremely well-received performance on PC, where the game presently boasts “Very Positive” feedback on Steam. RACCOIN: Coin Pusher Roguelike is characterized as possessing the…
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Sources inform me that Microsoft intends to terminate “Blade”. We can’t pass a day without some form of news regarding Xbox layoffs currently, with The Verge announcing this afternoon that Marvel’s Blade creator Arkane Studios is at risk of being shut down by Microsoft. This had already been speculated before today…
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We’re not diminishing our total investment in games”. A few years back, we covered a new initiative from 007 First Light and Hitman creator IO Interactive named Project Fantasy, and it was speculated at that moment that it could have been an Xbox exclusive. Fast forward to the present…
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Particularly concerning console storage and memory costs. The significant headlines overshadowing the Xbox realm last week were the declarations of price hikes for the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, and it seems we might see additional increases throughout the sector in the coming year. In the announcement that accompanied last week’s…
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