Over three million distinct players to date. The creator of Sifu is evidently onto a tremendous success with its Xbox Game Pass offering Rematch – which has already exceeded three million distinct players since its debut last week, with more than 11.8 million matches having taken place. Naturally…
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It’s merely a temporary file at this point. We have quite a journey ahead before the launch of GTA 6 on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, particularly since it was recently postponed to May 2026. However, you can now add the game to your wishlist on the Xbox Store for the…
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The involvement we observe from it is truly encouraging. Reflect back to 2022, and you might recall that PlayStation Plus was essentially akin to Xbox Live Gold during that period, providing complimentary games (and, to be honest, superior complimentary games) each month while additionally presenting a PlayStation Now alternative that had traditionally concentrated…
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A step beyond. Earlier today, we learned that Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 will feature a 60FPS Performance Mode on Xbox Series X as part of an “Enhanced” edition release in August; however, this won’t be the case for Xbox Series S. The initial announcement post has subtly included a note stating that 60FPS…
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Platforming delight? Unexpectedly challenging? Share your thoughts! A couple of weeks back, prior to the highly anticipated launch of Crash Bandicoot 4 on Xbox Game Pass, I composed an editorial arguing the game would be contentious on the platform due to its unexpected difficulty. Now, just over a week since its release for…
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A compiled list of functionalities across console, PC, and more. The Xbox June 2025 update has commenced distribution to all users on Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC, and more this week, presenting a multitude of enhancements that are notably impactful across console and PC specifically. Here’s a brief summary…
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And not solely Steam, but various “prominent storefronts”. Well, this is a day individuals have been speculating about for years! Xbox has revealed that Steam integration is presently being launched in the Xbox PC app as part of a novel feature, alongside support for “prominent PC storefronts”. This pertains to something known as…
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We’ve received the initial one, and the subsequent should come sooner or later. If you harbor any curiosity regarding Death Stranding 2, you’ve likely been perusing all the assessments that have emerged online today. And, as expected, Hideo Kojima’s follow-up is performing exceptionally well with reviewers thus far. Evaluating Metacritic…
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Fancy a trip down memory lane? It’s been a month since Xbox revealed its Retro Classics lineup on Xbox Game Pass in collaboration with Antstream Arcade, and true to their word, it has subtly welcomed a handful of new titles (five to be precise) as part of the collection. Xbox has showcased these…
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“We hear you distinctly and unmistakably.” It’s likely reasonable to assert that FBC: Firebreak has been somewhat of a letdown given its association with Remedy Entertainment. This isn’t to imply that it’s undesirable in any sense, but the evaluations have been fairly tepid. However…
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It’s titled “Mixtape,” and the Xbox leader ADORES the soundtrack. We observed numerous forthcoming Xbox Game Pass releases during this summer showcase period, and one that may have gone somewhat unnoticed was Mixtape—a game that was highlighted during the Summer Game Fest 2025 livestream. This is an impending 2025 adventure title from the…
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Xbox playtests are set to commence in July. It’s been quite a while since Skate 4 (now referred to simply as “Skate”) was initially revealed during the summer of 2020, but it’s truly nearing its launch – and you have the opportunity to experience it on Xbox in the upcoming weeks. The team…
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There’s still plenty remaining in the ABK collection! June’s Xbox Game Pass enhancements are beginning to taper off, yet before we transition into the July 2025 selection, there’s a delightful assortment of ActiBlizz games on the way. After the debut of Crash 4 earlier this month…
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Have RE9 & Pragmata swayed your opinion yet? Did you believe the showcase season of June 2025 had come to a close? Think again! This week, the Japanese titan Capcom has revealed another of its ‘Spotlight’ events scheduled for June 26th – and we’re eager to hear your preferences for the presentation. To…
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It’s rumored to be “shadow dropping” in a matter of days. The past few weeks have been hectic for Xbox, unveiling new equipment lately, and it appears it’s set to occur once more before the month’s conclusion – based on a fresh speculation indicating an “Xbox Quest 3S” VR headset is imminent. This…
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We are making every effort to bring Backyard Baseball to Xbox. If you’re a baseball enthusiast from a specific generation, you likely recall Backyard Baseball—a collection of PC games that were cherished in the ’90s, especially. The ’97 edition of Backyard Baseball has been experiencing a revival on numerous platforms lately, including Switch…
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Something fresh on Xbox Game Pass? Welcome to yet another weekend, everyone! It’s set to be a real heatwave here in the UK, so if you live in this area (or in any warm location at the moment), be sure to keep cool and stay hydrated while enjoying your weekend gaming. We’ll be…
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Including five Game Pass titles! Welcome to your Xbox gaming summary for June 23-28! We have a lot of exciting content headed our way in the upcoming days, featuring titles like Rust’s next-gen edition and System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster. Additionally, we’ll be welcoming five new Xbox Game Pass entries, including three…
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We’re sensing a wave of uplifting vibes. It’s been quite a significant month for Microsoft, hasn’t it? The excitement gradually escalated towards the team’s Xbox Games Showcase on June 9th — which subsequently resulted in the unveiling of the ROG Xbox Ally — and was furthered this week by additional discussions on the…
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Cowabunga! We’re rapidly approaching the Xbox first-party launch of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 on July 11th, and the creator Iron Galaxy has just disclosed two brand-new characters and locations that will be available in the game at its debut next month. Let’s begin with the characters – these feature Michelangelo from the…
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Update: Labeled as “untrue” by an additional Xbox insider. It was only recently that we received information from Spanish YouTuber eXtas1s regarding launch dates and costs for the ROG Xbox Ally handheld. Now, they have returned with another clip today—this time discussing Xbox backwards compatibility. In their clip…
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Delivering on a commitment to both players & creators”. This week, Microsoft and AMD have intensified their focus on next-gen Xbox initiatives – and although these initiatives remain somewhat ambiguous at this stage, we are beginning to learn about certain overarching functionalities for the system. In light of these disclosures from earlier in…
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Enjoying Remedy’s latest shooter? Remedy’s new first-person cooperative shooter FBC: Firebreak recently launched on Xbox Game Pass, and frankly, it seems to be flying under the radar at the moment – particularly for a Remedy title! We didn’t have the opportunity to evaluate this one prior to its release at Pure Xbox…
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This specific situation isn’t in the plans for today”. Earlier today, a detailed analysis from YouTuber eXtas1s regarding Xbox’s supposed backwards compatibility revamp for 2026 started drawing significant attention on the internet, and numerous individuals have been attempting to uncover further information in the hours following. Commenting on social media a few hours…
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At least regarding player mobility. With the revelation of Black Ops 7 earlier this month, Call of Duty is returning to the future for the first occasion since 2018’s Black Ops 4 – and similar to that late Xbox One era launch, this COD installment will be incorporating its futuristic features to some…
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You enjoy witnessing it. We’ve been listening extensively over the previous year regarding Xbox’s newly established game preservation team, suggesting that the brand is diligently striving to guarantee that games stay backwards compatible on the upcoming generation of Xbox hardware. However, much of that information has originated from reports or job postings…
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The title has been extremely popular on PS5 and PC. Precisely one week ago today, Shift Up’s enticing action game Stellar Blade transitioned from PS5 to PC, and one could argue that the port has been quite prosperous up to this point. The game has already garnered nearly 20k reviews on Steam…
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“Truly superior to VS in numerous aspects.” If you’re an enthusiast of titles like Vampire Survivors, you might have encountered Soulstone Survivors in recent months – a quite alike “action roguelike” that has been in early access on PC for an extended period. It has officially launched out of early access as of…
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Has this week’s updates altered your perspective? After yesterday’s announcements concerning Xbox’s upcoming strategy and their collaboration with AMD on forthcoming hardware, we opted to refresh our comprehensive next Xbox console guide to deliver an all-encompassing summary of what we have learned thus far. And you know what…
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