Assassin’s Creed Shadows Is Europe’s Best-Selling New Game Of 2025 So Far
Xbox has two titles in the top 20
- by Ben Kerry
As we head into Gamescom 2025, outlet The Game Business has shared some European sales data for the year up to this…
Read More
ROG Xbox Ally Accessories Appear Online As Device Lands At Gamescom 2025
Allies for Ally
- by Ben Kerry
Earlier today, we learnt of the first game to be ‘certified’ for ROG Xbox Ally, and now the device’s first accessory has been teased by third-party manufacturer Dbrand.
Yep,…
Read More
Guide: Black Myth: Wukong Release Date, Release Times & Preload Details On Xbox
Last call for Black Myth: Wukong on Xbox! We’ve finally reached launch week for this beloved action RPG on Xbox Series X and Series S, and therefore we’re breaking down all the key details you need to know as we approach release. Specifically, we’re talking the Black Myth: Wukong Xbox release date, release…
Feature: Seven Xbox-Related Events To Look Out For At Gamescom 2025
We’ve got a busy week ahead of us! Gamecom 2025 is taking place in Germany, and we’ve got loads of exciting showcases to look forward to as part of it – including a couple of Xbox broadcasts on Wednesday and Thursday. So,…
Earn Free Battlefield 6 Cosmetics By Playing 2042’s Latest Update On Xbox
“The road to Battlefield 6 begins here”
- by Ben Kerry
Lots of us have been having our fun with Battlefield 6 these past few weekends, and with the beta now wrapped up and all…
Read More
Gears Of War: Reloaded Full Achievement List Revealed Ahead Of Xbox Series X|S Launch
Déjà Boom
- penned by Ben Kerry
We’re now fewer than fortnights away from Gears of War: Reloaded bringing the franchise back to Xbox later this month – and, in advance…
Read More
Bella Ramsey Leads The Cast In New Co-Op Chicken Run Game For Xbox
“Stealth, slapstick, and absolute bedlam!”
Ready to break out a brand–new Chicken Run romp on Xbox this October?!
You’re in luck—Chicken Run: Eggstraction is en route, and the co-op escapade pledges to deliver “infiltration with a kooky bent.” Translation: slap-dash stealth that has you ducking…
Read More
PSA: The Battlefield 6 Beta Is Back On Xbox, With Even More Content
Now available to every Xbox gamer!
- written by Ben Kerry
As you may have already realized, we’re having a blast with the Battlefield 6 beta so far, and apparently so have…
Read More
Report: Microsoft Has No Plans To Bring Black Ops 7 To Switch 2 At Launch
The moment could still arrive, but it isn’t happening yet.
- by Ben Kerry
Xbox’s sprawling worldwide reveal of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 during Gamescom Opening…
Read More
Poll: Should The Next Xbox Controller Support AA Batteries Again?
This has sparked debate ever since it first came up.
- written by Fraser Gilbert
This afternoon we were leafing through some earlier Pure Xbox posts from the launch era of the Xbox Series X and…
Read More
ASUS Teases Another ‘Extraordinary’ Xbox Reveal For Gamescom 2025
“From substance to a brand-new kind of strength.”
- penned by Fraser Gilbert
We’re already aware that ASUS and Microsoft will share far more details about the ROG Xbox Ally handheld during next week’s Gamescom celebrations,…
Read More
Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 16-17)
Additional Battlefield 6?
- by Ben Kerry
Welcome to one more weekend on Xbox! There’s a stack to dive into over the coming days, including another round of the Battlefield 6 Beta – completely open to…
Read More
Feature: These 30+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (August 18-22)
Greetings to your Xbox game harvest for August 18-22! As the teaser says, next week brings a pair of colossal debuts: the eagerly awaited Black Myth: Wukong and the no-cost tactical shooter Delta Force. Dig a little deeper and you’ll spot more treats on the horizon—think Shantae Advance or the…
Guide: Delta Force Release Date, Release Times & Free-To-Play Details On Xbox
The complete low-down
- by Ben Kerry
Today’s squad-based FPS Delta Force lands on consoles mere days from now – bringing a narrative campaign, an extraction offering and a complete PvP multiplayer package to Xbox Series X|S.
Because of that, we’re rounding up every crucial bit of intel…
Read More
Talking Point: What Are Your Plans For Gamescom 2025?
Chat Corner: How Will You Spend Gamescom 2025?
Stream squad, anyone?
- by Ben Kerry
In seven days, the continent’s largest games expo—Gamescom 2025—touches down, and the organizers promise its most sprawling edition yet. Scores…
Read More
GameSir’s Special Wireless G7 Pro For Xbox Is Now Available To Pre-Order
The regular G7 Pro sticks to a cable, yet this model cuts the cord completely!
- words by Fraser Gilbert
At the start of this week we dug into critics’ verdicts on GameSir’s freshly…
Read More
90+ ‘Stream Your Own Game’ Titles Added To Xbox Cloud Gaming Lineup
Yet another sizable load has been dumped in!
- penned by Ben Kerry
Nearly a fortnight back, Microsoft issued its biggest refresh yet to the Xbox ‘Stream Your Own Game’ initiative; increasing the…
Read More
Sengoku Dynasty Brings Its Open World Survival RPG To Xbox Next Week
“Carve an existence, nurture a village and establish a lasting legacy”
- penned by Fraser Gilbert
Tomorrow’s “Next Week on Xbox” round-up is set to include Sengoku Dynasty—an open-world survival RPG that’s already spent some time on PC and will land on Xbox Series X|S come August 21st.
From…
Read More
One Of The ‘Worst Games Ever’ Is Getting Remastered In A Beautiful Collection For Xbox
When nostalgia nudges you toward Bubsy, odds are it’s Bubsy 3D that pops into memory—the 1996 PlayStation platformer that many reviewers and gamers demolished, even labeling it one of the absolute worst releases ever made. Given that reputation, meet Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection! The anthology is pouncing onto Xbox on 9 September…
Talking Point: Will The ROG Xbox Ally Be Your First ‘Handheld Gaming PC’?
Well, that’s only if you’re actually planning to purchase one.
- written by Ben Kerry
Following this week’s Amazon slip-up sharing another glimpse of the ROG Xbox Ally, we’re edging ever closer to the…
Read More
Ex-PlayStation Exec Still Not Convinced By ‘Dangerous’ Xbox Game Pass Model
Former PlayStation boss Shawn Layden has talked a lot about Xbox in recent years – sometimes in a positive way, and sometimes in a not-so positive way. Everyone’s curious for his opinion on the brand, it seems quite…
Read More
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Gets Difficulty Tweaks In Update 1.5 On Xbox Game Pass
Here are the full patch notes
- by Ben Kerry
Following the game’s first major update at the end of last month, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers patch 1.5 is now live on Xbox Game…
Read More
Xbox Is Making It Easier To Find ‘Play Anywhere’ Titles In Your Library
Buy once, play on any device
Xbox Play Anywhere has been a huge focus for Microsoft in recent months, particularly as its builds towards launching the ROG Xbox Ally, and the team is introducing a handy new…
Read More
Seven New Games Have Joined Xbox Retro Classics In August So Far
They’re not slowing down with this!
it was announced back in July that Antstream Arcade’s Xbox Retro Classics service on Xbox Game Pass would be adding another 100+ games in 2025 and 2026, and we’ve seen around 25 additions…
Read More
Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (August 14-17)
Included with Xbox Game Pass
Welcome to another round of Xbox Free Play Days! Starting today, three games are playable for free over the weekend as part of Microsoft’s FPD program – including open world adventure game Star Overdrive.
Here’s your…
Read More
Roundup: Here’s What The Reviews Are Saying About Echoes Of The End
We’ve been very curious about these!
- by Ben Kerry
Here at Pure Xbox, we recently highlighted brand-new action adventure game Echoes of the End ahead of today’s Xbox launch – and since then, we’ve been pretty intrigued to see what people think of it. Well,…
Read More
Guide: Gamescom 2025 Opening Night Live Showcase: Date, Start Times & What To Expect
Welcome to our Pure Xbox guide for Gamescom 2025 Opening Night Live! As we’re now closing in on Geoff Keighley’s big August event, we’re going to go over the exact date, length and start times for the upcoming livestream…
Xbox Clamps Down On ‘Bundle Spam’, Says Developers Are Manipulating The Microsoft Store
New rules being put in place
It’s been revealed today that Microsoft is working to combat “bundle spam” on the Xbox Store, issuing a new set of rules for developers and…
Read More
Hellblade 2 Enhanced Adds One New Xbox Achievement, And It’s Very Difficult To Complete
Good luck with this one
If you’re looking for a good reason to revisit Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 as part of its “Enhanced” release today, even if you’ve completed the full game, we’ve got the answer for you – a new mode called…
Read More
DOOM Xbox Controller Drops To Lowest Price Yet At Walmart (US)
$25.99 off the usual price
Back in April, it was announced that Xbox was getting two new Limited Edition DOOM controllers – one based on the standard Xbox controller design, and another based on the Elite Series 2 controller design.
It’s that first one that’s…
Read More