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Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (January 17-18)

by by Jan 18, 2026 0

How about some Star Wars Outlaws on XGP? Welcome to another weekend! With our gaming-related holiday presents still lingering and Xbox Game Pass now gearing up for 2026, we have a lot to dive into over the next few days. Here’s what we’re engaging in this weekend: Read the complete article on purexbox.com…

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Feature: These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (January 19-23)

by by Jan 18, 2026 0

Including an additional three Game Pass titles!Welcome to your Xbox games summary for January 19-23! We have two significant launches in the upcoming days with 2XKO and Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade, alongside three Xbox Game Pass titles such as Resident Evil Village! There’s a multitude of fantastic indie games to explore as…

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Three Games Are Confirmed For Xbox Game Pass In February 2026 So Far

by by Jan 18, 2026 0

An initial glimpse at February’s roster. As we typically do during this period of the month, we’re having an initial glance today at what lies ahead for February 2026’s Xbox Game Pass library, with three titles already verified for the service next month. The marquee game thus far is undoubtedly High on Life…

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Three Far Cry Games Set To Receive 60FPS Upgrades On Xbox Next Week

by by Jan 18, 2026 0

Subtly acknowledged by Ubisoft on social platforms. Anyone interested in some (ideally complimentary) enhancements for three Far Cry titles on Xbox next week?! On Friday, the official Far Cry account on Twitter shared an enigmatic image implying that something was underway, and now Ubisoft has verified that it pertains to 60FPS upgrades for…

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Poll: What Are Your First Impressions Of Star Wars Outlaws On Xbox Game Pass?

by by Jan 18, 2026 0

The enormous Ubisoft title arrives at XGP. Last week’s significant inclusion to Xbox Game Pass was certainly Star Wars Outlaws; Ubisoft’s latest open-world saga has been active for Game Pass Ultimate users for several days now. Thus, if this is your initial exposure to the Massive Entertainment game…

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Poll: Ahead Of Developer Direct 2026, Which Is Your Favourite Fable Game On Xbox?

by by Jan 17, 2026 0

A legendary Xbox series. 2026 is the year we ultimately receive a new Fable title, with Xbox creator Playground Games having been diligently crafting an Xbox Series X|S revival for years. Therefore, with just under a week remaining until we witness it in all its glory at Developer Direct 2026…

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12 SEGA Game Gear Titles Will Be Playable In Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties On Xbox

by by Jan 17, 2026 0

A nostalgic enthusiast’s utopia. We’re now under a month until the debut of Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on February 12th, and in anticipation of the launch, we’ve been discovering numerous classic games that will be included in the collection. The aspect drawing the…

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Resident Evil 4 Fans Should Be Well-Served By Requiem’s Third-Person Action Next Month

by by Jan 17, 2026 0

Capcom presents initial glimpse at Leon gameplay. This week delivered another Resident Evil Requiem exhibition in anticipation of the game’s Xbox release next month, and this latest insight into the Capcom horror project emphasized how its two main characters will contrast; with our first sighting of Leon gameplay providing us with some genuine…

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MAVRIX IS Bringing Its ‘Massive’ Open World Downhill Biking Game To Xbox Next Thursday

by by Jan 17, 2026 0

The premier multiplayer open realm crafted by professional athletes. If you’re an enthusiast of titles such as Riders Republic or Descenders on Xbox, you may be interested in MAVRIX by Matt Jones — an obscure extreme sports game set to debut on Xbox in early access next Thursday…

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Talking Point: Xbox Series X|S Owners, How’s Your Storage Looking In 2026?

by by Jan 17, 2026 0

Do you possess any Expansion Cards? It’s a yearly custom for us at Pure Xbox to inquire the community regarding how you’ve been handling your Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S storage throughout the previous twelve months, and somehow it’s already the moment for the 2026 version!Reflecting on the last few years…

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Feature: These Are The 10 Highest-Rated Original Xbox Games Of All Time, But Do You Agree?

by by Jan 16, 2026 0

According to Metacritic at minimum. As the inaugural Xbox gears up to celebrate 25 years this November, we believed it would be fitting to reflect on the original Xbox period and uncover which of its titles were deemed the finest of all time. To accomplish this, we visited Metacritic’s “Top Games on Xbox”…

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Bethesda’s Fallout Resurgence Is In Full Swing As FO4 Hits Almost 100K Daily Players On Xbox

by by Jan 16, 2026 0

Madness!At this moment, it’s reasonable to declare that Amazon’s Fallout television series has been an incredible triumph not just in its own right but also for the franchise as a whole, and some recent statistics from the holiday season reveal the significant influence the show has exerted on previous Fallout titles for Microsoft…

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Two Xbox Game Studios Titles Will Compete For The Same Outstanding Visuals Award At VES 2026

by by Jan 16, 2026 0

Internal conflict.Hot on the trail of securing an accolade each at The Game Awards 2025, Xbox’s DOOM: The Dark Ages and South of Midnight are both nominated for another honor in 2026, just as the latter is set to debut on PS5 and Switch 2 this spring.Yep…

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Seven Games Are Jam-Packed Into The First Xbox Free Play Days Of 2026

by by Jan 16, 2026 0

It’s an EA Sports acquisition! Xbox Free Play Days has returned! We haven’t addressed anything Free Play Days related since December 18th, but now Microsoft has made a grand comeback with a substantial edition of the promotion for the upcoming days. In simple terms, this week’s Xbox Free Play Days focuses on EA…

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Assassin’s Creed Shadows Almost Had Full Ray Tracing On Xbox Series S, But Its RAM Caused Issues

by by Jan 16, 2026 0

We encountered a significant deficit in memory.

The team at Digital Foundry has today released a comprehensive article regarding the development of Assassin’s Creed Shadows for Switch 2, and since Xbox Series S most closely mirrors Nintendo’s hybrid system, we believed it would be beneficial to briefly examine for any pertinent information here —…

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Xbox Might Have Just Revealed Forza Horizon 6’s Release Date

by by Jan 15, 2026 0

Via an in-game FH5 notification. While we await formal affirmation at the Xbox Developer Direct Showcase next week, it seems that Xbox may have unintentionally disclosed Forza Horizon 6’s launch date through an in-game Horizon 5 message. Based on the alert that was posted by Xbox Infinite on social platforms…

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Xbox Partners With Kojima To Fix Major Save Bug In Death Stranding Director’s Cut

by by Jan 15, 2026 0

It had been tormenting the Xbox PC edition. We’ve been thoroughly enjoying Death Stranding Director’s Cut ever since it arrived on Xbox Series X and Series S in late 2024, but there’s been a significant glitch that’s been troubling the Xbox PC / Play Anywhere variant for quite some time now. Essentially…

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Feature: If Forza Horizon 6’s Leaked Launch Date Is Real, Xbox’s 2026 Schedule Is Shaping Up Very Nicely

by by Jan 15, 2026 0

A celebration of competitions.Well, following much speculation and gossip indicating that Forza Horizon 6 might be a title for the early part of 2026, a recent leak has pinpointed that to May, and if this date holds true — as several sources indicate — Xbox’s launch itinerary for the upcoming year could be…

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Xbox Updates ‘Safer Gaming’ Principles In Partnership With Nintendo & PlayStation

by by Jan 15, 2026 0

We’ve collaborated behind the curtains.” All the way back in late 2020, Xbox declared that it was collaborating with Sony (PlayStation) and Nintendo to focus on a “joint dedication to more secure gaming”, and that alliance remains intact more than five years later. Today, a revised collection of safer gaming guidelines has been…

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Feature: I’ve Never Played Final Fantasy 7 Before, But I’m Liking The Remake On Xbox So Far

by by Jan 15, 2026 0

The Play Anywhere feature is fantastic as well. With numerous games available, it’s quite typical for individuals to inadvertently overlook some true masterpieces from the past, and one of those for me is Final Fantasy 7. I have always adored the appearance of the PS1 title…

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Call Of Duty On Switch 2 Looks Imminent As ‘Nintendo’ Files Appear In COD App

by by Jan 14, 2026 0

Call of Datamine. Last month, we received insights from Xbox journalist Jez Corden indicating that Microsoft’s Call of Duty franchise would shortly transition to Nintendo platforms, and in the past few days, some indications have emerged suggesting that COD on Switch 2 is on the horizon. As highlighted in a report by our…

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ARC Raiders Is Handing Out A Free Gift On Xbox To Celebrate Huge Sales & Player Numbers

by by Jan 14, 2026 0

Here’s the method to obtain it. The ARC Raiders squad is distributing a complimentary DLC on Xbox currently due to significant new player counts and sales achievements for the game, but you must act swiftly to seize it. Anyone who signs into ARC Raiders prior to 3pm PT / 6pm ET / 11pm…

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Control Resonant ‘Isn’t A Safe Sequel’ And Will Be Remedy’s ‘Most Ambitious Game’ On Xbox

by by Jan 14, 2026 0

We aimed to test our limits”. Since Control was released in 2019, a majority of enthusiasts have been keen to discover how a larger and enhanced sequel could appear – and with Control Resonant now revealed as the studio’s successor targeting a 2026 release, Remedy is beginning to generate excitement and establish anticipations…

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Talking Point: As Xbox Celebrates 25 Years, What’s Your First Ever Xbox Memory?

by by Jan 14, 2026 0

Have you been an enthusiast since 2001?! 2026 is set to be a year of festivity for Xbox, particularly in regards to commemorating the 25th anniversary of the original Xbox console, which initially launched on November 15th, 2001. With that thought in mind, we’re eager to learn about your very first Xbox memory…

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Xbox Legend Major Nelson Announces He’s Been Laid Off From Unity

by by Jan 14, 2026 0

We long for you at Xbox, Larry!

We’ve discussed Major Nelson numerous times here at Pure Xbox — he’s recognized for being the emblem of Xbox promotions for more than twenty years until he departed from Microsoft in 2023, while additionally contributing to a multitude of other aspects at Xbox throughout the years, including…

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Forza Horizon 5 Hits Huge Sales Milestone In Its First Year On PS5, According To New Estimates

by by Jan 13, 2026 0

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Absolutely soaring. We’ve repeatedly been informed that Forza Horizon 5 has been performing exceedingly well on PS5 since its launch last April, and now the leader of Alinea Analytics — one of the organizations keeping…

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Ubisoft Seemingly Preparing ‘The Division: Definitive Edition’ Ahead Of 10-Year Anniversary

by by Jan 13, 2026 0

Billboard observed. Last month, Ubisoft released an unexpected 60FPS update for 2016’s The Division on PS5, with the title previously enhanced to 60 frames per second on Xbox years earlier, courtesy of FPS Boost. Nevertheless, it appears that the French game developer might have additional intentions for its nearly ten-year-old cooperative shooter…

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This New RPG Is Heavily Inspired By Paper Mario, And It’s Releasing On Xbox Next Week

by by Jan 13, 2026 0

The gameplay resembles that of a timeless Paper Mario title. A game that most Xbox enthusiasts will likely have missed is Escape from Ever After, but if you enjoy Paper Mario, it’s definitely one to keep an eye on when it debuts on Xbox next week. This game is particularly characterized by its…

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Feature: Xbox Game Pass Players Are Getting A Fantastic Survival Horror Experience Next Week

by by Jan 13, 2026 0

A fresh village is on the horizon. Each Resident Evil installment consistently endeavors to introduce a slight variation to the survival horror category; some are more terrifying, others lean towards action, and a few balance that distinction in an almost flawless performance that only Capcom seems to achieve these days…

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Rumour: Ninja Theory’s ‘Project: Mara’ Was Just A Concept, Hellblade 3 Could Be Their Next Game

by by Jan 13, 2026 0

From what I gather, the upcoming game is “Hellblade 3”. On exceedingly rare instances throughout the past few years, we’ve received updates from Xbox studio Ninja Theory regarding a project known as “Project: Mara”, which was initially revealed back in 2020 as a “fresh experimental title in progress that investigates new methods of…

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