Reaction: Xbox’s Third-Party Strategy Is Finally Making Sense To Me
I believe I shared the same sentiment that many Xbox enthusiasts experienced when it was disclosed that titles like Indiana Jones and the Great Circle and Forza Horizon 5 would be arriving on PS5. Why are we losing our exclusives? Does…
Bethesda Partners Directly With PlayStation On Strange DOOM: The Dark Ages Trailer
What’s the deal with Xbox players, huh?
- by Ben Kerry
This afternoon, we’ve been presented with an exciting new DOOM: The Dark Ages trailer as Bethesda intensifies its promotional activities ahead of next month’s launch. Typically, this would be a common occurrence, right? Well, you might…
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Defies The Odds To Reach Impressive Sales Milestone
Overshadowed by Oblivion? Not at all!
When Oblivion Remastered was unexpectedly released earlier this week, many immediately considered Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and how this significant title might affect…
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Oblivion Remastered’s First Update Is Now Live, But It’s Causing Problems
Particularly on PC it appears
Update : Bethesda has now addressed the concerns regarding the Oblivion Remastered update, indicating that it was…
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Digital-Only Xbox Series X|S Consoles Have Accounted For 75% Of Sales So Far In 2025
The major digital transition
- by Ben Kerry
Circana’s Mat Piscatella has released some new sales figures today regarding spending in the US gaming industry, revealing intriguing statistics for Xbox in…
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Marathon Players Share Their Initial Thoughts As Xbox Alpha Goes Live
Mixed emotions
Today marks the launch of the Marathon Closed Alpha on Xbox and other devices, commencing for fortunate individuals who received invitations through the Marathon Discord server – and participants are already sharing their early impressions.
From the feedback we have encountered…
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GOTY Contender Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Is Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (April 24)
Now accessible!
- by Ben Kerry
Today marks an exciting occasion for Xbox Game Pass, gamers! Following closely behind Bethesda’s Oblivion Remastered surprise release, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is now…
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Frostpunk 2 Hits Xbox Game Pass In Summer 2025, New ‘Frostpunk 1886’ Game Also Announced
It’s a fantastic time to be a supporter of Frostpunk
We’ve been anticipating the transition of Frostpunk 2 from PC Game Pass to Xbox Game Pass for quite some time, but it appears the wait is nearing its conclusion, as 11 Bit Studios has revealed a new release timeframe as…
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Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (April 24-27)
Available with Xbox Game Pass
- by Ben Kerry
The Xbox Free Play Days event is officially underway, featuring an exciting horror title leading the lineup this week. SEGA’s Alien: Isolation is the standout selection…
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Xbox Is Already Achieving Massive Success With Oblivion Remastered
Leading-selling game on Steam within hours
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is the focus of conversation in the industry right now, and it is clear that it has been performing exceptionally well…
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Microsoft Releases New Xbox Series X|S Dynamic Background For Oblivion Remastered
It’s all unfolding!
- by Ben Kerry
We are officially declaring today Oblivion Remastered day, with an abundance of unexpected news surging our way, and now Microsoft has introduced yet another excitement – a fresh…
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Hands On: Oblivion Remastered Is Impressive, But There Are Some Performance Issues At Launch
So, Bethesda has indeed done it, the bold folks, they unveiled The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered during the official announcement livestream – just as had been speculated – and we’ve already navigated through the initial tutorial to share some early observations. To begin with, this…
Oblivion Remastered Players Share Their Initial Reviews On Xbox, PS5 & PC
Here’s what initial user feedback reveals
It may not come as a shock that professional Oblivion Remastered critiques have been somewhat scarce after the game’s surprise launch a few hours…
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Oblivion Remastered Comparison Shows Difference Between Xbox Series X And Series S
Here’s a comparison of both Xbox versions
We’ve previously shared our initial impressions of Oblivion Remastered on Xbox Series X at Pure Xbox, but…
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Xbox Fan Shares Immaculate ‘360 Launch Team’ Memorabilia From 2005
“Does anyone have an idea of what this might be valued at?”
- by Ben Kerry
Two decades ago, Microsoft’s Xbox 360 console was poised to create major waves in the gaming world, establishing Xbox…
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PSA: Xbox Game Pass Gets Another Huge Day One Release This Week
Prepared for a new adventure?
- by Ben Kerry
Setting aside Bethesda’s anticipated Oblivion remaster for a moment, we certainly shouldn’t overlook another significant title debuting on Xbox Game Pass this week. Indeed,…
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Opinion: South Of Midnight Dev Could Become An Xbox Game Studios Gem
So, just prior to a recent time off work to mark a birthday milestone I’d prefer not to discuss, I had the joy of playing and evaluating South of Midnight – which has become one of my favorite releases from Xbox Game Studios in ages. In fact, if we exclude the remarkable…
Xbox First-Party Release Barges Into Top-10 Played Games During Launch Week
In the United States, at least
- by Ben Kerry
Microsoft’s South of Midnight officially launched for Xbox Game Pass on April 8th, and in the initial week following its release, the Xbox first-party…
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Bethesda Officially Announces Oblivion Remastered, Full Reveal Coming Tomorrow
Brace yourselves for adventure!
- by Ben Kerry
The moment has finally come, everyone. After what seems like an age caught in true obscurity, Bethesda has officially confirmed its upcoming remaster of The Elder Scrolls IV. Indeed, we now have a YouTube countdown for the premiere…
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Xbox Backwards Compatibility Gets Even Better With New Remote Play Feature
Stream from your gaming console on another device!
- by Ben Kerry
Here at Pure Xbox, we’ve consistently praised the excellence of Xbox backwards compatibility – the ability to enjoy all those original Xbox…
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Multiple ‘Just For You’ Deals Quietly Added To Xbox Spring Sale
Some of these are quite alluring!
The Xbox Spring Sale 2025 has officially launched, and while we’ve spotlighted some key promotions elsewhere on Pure Xbox, you might also want to check…
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Microsoft Announces 25+ Titles For The Xbox ‘Stream Your Own Game’ Service
Featuring 8 titles available immediately!
- by Ben Kerry
Since the commencement of enabling game streaming outside of the Xbox Game Pass collection, Microsoft has constantly provided significant updates to the Xbox ‘Stream…
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Microsoft Is Handing Out Free Xbox Gift Cards For The Spring Sale 2025
It may be beneficial to review your Xbox account(s)
- by Ben Kerry
This week, Microsoft has officially launched the Xbox Spring Sale 2025 – featuring discounts on over 1,000 games as part of…
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Remedy Announces New Showcase For Its Xbox Game Pass Title FBC: Firebreak
Arriving at a screen near you next week!
- by Ben Kerry
Just under two years since the release of Alan Wake 2, the developer Remedy is gearing up to unveil its new major game, the co-op shooter FBC: Firebreak. You can discover more details about…
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Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 19-20)
Numerous Game Pass titles to select from!
Welcome to the weekend! We’ve encountered plenty of new Xbox Game Pass offerings this week that we’ll be immersing ourselves in over the upcoming days,…
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Feature: These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (April 21-25)
Featuring a substantial new Game Pass addition!
Greetings to your Xbox game summary for April 21-25! The highlight of next week is Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (available through Game Pass), alongside numerous other exciting releases, such as Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves!
Here’s what…
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100+ Games Are Reduced By 90-95% In This Year’s Xbox Spring Sale
Massive savings on outstanding games!
Searching for some affordable Xbox games during the Xbox Spring Sale 2025?
If you’ve noticed, over 1000 games are part of this significant sale this…
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Feature: One Of The Best COD Campaigns In Recent Memory Comes To Xbox Game Pass Next Month
You absolutely need to try this!
- by Ben Kerry
The previous year’s Call of Duty title caught many of us off guard, particularly regarding the Black Ops 6…
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Star Wars Zero Company Releases For Xbox In 2026, Gameplay Revealed
“Lead a specialized team through a gritty and genuine narrative”
Recently, a fresh Star Wars title titled Star Wars Zero Company was revealed for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, and today we’ve been given a launch timeframe alongside some initial gameplay…
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