Xbox Seemingly Affected As Microsoft Announces Thousands More Job Cuts
“Throughout all tiers, teams, and regions”
It’s always unfortunate to share news like this, but it must be reported – Microsoft has announced further job reductions today, affecting 3% of the workforce “throughout all…
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The Texas Chain Saw Massacre Becomes ‘Fully Realized’ As Dev Ends Support On Xbox Title
Gun Interactive disengages
- by Ben Kerry
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre multiplayer experience, initially a launch title for Xbox Game Pass, is essentially being phased out this month as…
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Massive Xbox RPG Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Gets Even Bigger With First DLC This Week
Flirting with mortality
- by Ben Kerry
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is a colossal RPG – one of the largest role-playing experiences in recent times, and it becomes even more extensive this…
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Roundup: Here’s What The Reviews Are Saying About The Precinct
“I truly appreciated exploring the city for procedural offenses”
There has been considerable buzz surrounding today’s release of the new Xbox game, The Precinct. Reviews have emerged in sync with its launch on Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and several other platforms…
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‘Huge’ Number Of People Cancelling DOOM Pre-Orders Over ‘Botched Physical Release’
Negative reactions to the disc edition
At the end of last week, we discussed how DOOM: The Dark Ages’ physical edition seemed to contain minimal content on the disc, which…
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Rumour: Rockstar Is Working On A GTA 4 Port For Xbox Series X|S
“It might be released later this year”
- authored by Ben Kerry
Guide: Xbox Game Pass Perks: Everything You Can Claim In May 2025
The Xbox Game Pass Perks program keeps offering new rewards for Game Pass Ultimate subscribers throughout May 2025, including for games such as Sea Of Thieves, UFL, Call of Duty: Warzone and many more! So, as we have…
Talking Point: It’s Been 20 Years Since Xbox 360 Was Revealed Live On MTV
“A gaming console set to revolutionize digital amusement forever”
- Penned by Ben Kerry
This year, 2025, marks the 20th anniversary of the iconic Xbox 360, which was initially launched in November 2005, marking the start of the seventh generation of gaming consoles. Even to today,…
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DOOM: The Dark Ages Is Locking A Timed Exclusive Skin Behind A Pizza
“A unique dispatch straight from Hell”
- Authored by Fraser Gilbert
Ever dreamed of having a timed exclusive DOOM: The Dark Ages skin with your pizza order? That’s precisely what Prince St….
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Talking Point: Xbox Fans, How Many Of You Are Buying A Switch 2?
Is it in the pipeline?
Surprisingly, we are a few weeks away from the debut of the Nintendo Switch 2. Despite this doesn’t impact us directly at Pure Xbox…
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Killing Floor 3 Launches On Xbox This July, Negative Beta Feedback Addressed
This new floor is about to get chaotic
- by Ben Kerry
Tripwire Interactive, the creators behind Killing Floor 3, have revealed that their forthcoming zombie-slaying title for Xbox will debut on July 24th,…
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Update 1.2.3 Now Live On Xbox, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Here’s the latest updates
- by Ben Kerry
Yesterday, the group behind Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 revealed that they were about to initiate a significant balance adjustment in its…
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Surprise! SEGA Is Bringing Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. To Xbox Series X|S
Featuring rollback netcode and cross-platform play
- by Liam Doolan
To wrap up a weekend filled with fighting game excitement at EVO Japan, SEGA organized a special Virtua Fighter 2025 Spring stream, unveiling some thrilling news for Xbox enthusiasts.
Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio (Yakuza) and AM2 are set to…
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Roundup: Here’s What The Critics Think Of Xbox’s DOOM: The Dark Ages
The moment has finally come – DOOM: The Dark Ages evaluations are here, stirring the depths of hell, just ahead of Xbox’s major Game Pass rollout next week. Among those assessments is our very own Pure Xbox analysis, which we will summarize for you below! Here’s what we, along with several…
Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 10-11)
Still working through the Game Pass backlog?
- by Ben Kerry
The weekend has arrived once again! Following another hectic week filled with updates from Xbox Game Pass, we have a myriad of options to dive…
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Feature: These 30+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (May 12-16)
Greetings to your Xbox game summary for May 12-16! We have a thrilling week in store, featuring the significant Xbox first-party launch of DOOM: The Dark Ages! Additionally, keep your eyes peeled for titles like The Precinct, Palia, Capcom Fighting Collection 2, Kulebra and the Souls of Limbo, along with several other…
Four Games Are Confirmed For Xbox Game Pass In June 2025 So Far
A preliminary glance at the upcoming offerings
As is customary around this time of the month, we’re examining what’s in store for June 2025’s Xbox Game Pass lineup, with…
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Poll: Which Is Your Favourite Gears Of War Game On Xbox?
Gears is about to be Revamped
- by Ben Kerry
The news is out; Gears is returning this summer when Gears of War: Reloaded launches on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC – but which game…
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Xbox Is Hosting Multiple Free Betas On Series X|S This Weekend
This is one you’ll want to act on swiftly!
Are you on the lookout for complimentary games to enjoy on Xbox this weekend? Thankfully, we have some free betas ready for Xbox…
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Lots Of Xbox Games Have Suddenly Been Delisted In Some Countries
With many more being uncovered
It’s fairly normal for Xbox games to be removed from the Microsoft Store occasionally, yet it is unusual for a significant number to vanish all at once -…
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Guide: DOOM: The Dark Ages Release Date, Release Times & Early Access Details On Xbox
First day on Xbox Game Pass!
- by Ben Kerry
DOOM: The Dark Ages is among Xbox & Bethesda’s most significant launches of 2025 – and the excellent news is that its…
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New Sales Data Highlights How Xbox Is ‘Dominating’ PS5 Right Now
It’s genuinely quite absurd
We’ve received quite a bit of information in recent weeks regarding how Xbox is leading PS5 as a publisher, but the scope of Microsoft’s achievements in terms of…
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Surprise! Classic MMORPG ‘Wizard101’ Has Released For Free On Xbox
Mafia: The Old Country First Gameplay Revealed Ahead Of August Release On Xbox
Heading out to the old country
- by Ben Kerry
After a rather low-key promotional campaign up to this point, Hangar 13 is finally unveiling Mafia: The Old Country today – beginning with a comprehensive gameplay presentation and a confirmed launch date! You’ll be able to dive…
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Making Major Balance Change In First Xbox Patch
And it’s coming this week
- by Ben Kerry
The latest Xbox Game Pass RPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has seen a fantastic opening few weeks – with developer Sandfall Interactive now…
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Poll: What Do You Think Of Towerborne On Xbox Game Pass?
The latest Xbox first-party title
April was an excellent month for Xbox Game Pass that Towerborne somewhat got sidelined in the end, yet it still stands as the most recent…
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GEX Brings Three Retro Games To Xbox This Summer, Here’s A Look
Update: Launch date announced for June 2025
- by Liam Doolan
Update : We’ve got a date! It’s been revealed that the GEX Trilogy will debut on June 16th, 2025 for Xbox Series X and S, with physical…
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Call Of Duty: Warzone ‘Pack 2’ Now Free For Xbox Game Pass Members
A new offering of complimentary DLC
Earlier in April, we shared news that Call of Duty: Warzone had introduced a no-cost Game Pass Perk for Xbox Game…
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