Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (August 20-23)

Unveiling your newest collection of weekend giveaways! It’s astonishing how swiftly Thursday sneaks up, but we’re here with your upcoming selection of Xbox Free Play Days titles, and this week’s selection is quite enticing. This week we have three games for you to immerse yourself in. The standout for us has to be ICARUS: Console Edition… Read More

14 Games That Give You The Absolute Best Bang For Your Buck

Gaming has never been pricier. We’re here to explore the reasons behind this, and assist you in enjoying more while investing less. Welcome to GameSpot Affordable Week. Although games themselves are technically more affordable than they have ever been, it’s no secret that our average disposable income has substantially decreased. Consequently…Read More Read More

Three Games Are Available Today Across Various Tiers Of Xbox Game Pass (August 19)

Two for Premium, and one for Ultimate & PC. It has been a tranquil few days for Xbox Game Pass, but we’re returning with yet another update for you! We have three fresh entries today spanning different levels of the service. The most significant addition here is Vapor World: Over The Mind as it’s a newcomer for Ultimate tier customers… Read More

Four Games Are Confirmed For Xbox Game Pass In September 2026 So Far

Anticipating what lies ahead. We’ve developed a routine of directing our attention forward and providing you with a preview of what awaits in September 2026’s Xbox Game Pass collection. So far, we’re aware of four titles set to debut in just a few weeks. We have dates for two substantial newcomers in Minecraft Dungeons 2 and Dune: Awakening… Read More

Four New Indie Games Are Proving Highly Popular On Xbox Right Now

They’re all within the top 50 highest earning games on the Microsoft Store. It appears that Xbox has been refreshing the “Top Paid” category of the Microsoft Store in recent hours, and it emphasizes that four unexpected indie titles, in particular, have successfully entered the top 50 rankings for “paid” downloads. The one that’s performing exceptionally well is Dispatch… Read More

Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (August 13-17)

Your most recent collection of FPD weekend giveaways! Well, what do you know, it’s Thursday once more! That signifies it’s time for your upcoming selection of Xbox Free Play Days games, and this week’s selection is unfortunately a bit lackluster. The main attraction here is naturally, the Gears of War: E-Day Multiplayer Beta which is scheduled to launch in merely a few hours… Read More

Three Games Are Available Today Across Various Tiers Of Xbox Game Pass (August 11)

Here’s an overview of what’s being added to Game Pass today! We have another Xbox Game Pass announcement for you, featuring three titles being added to the service today across different tiers. August appears to be quite Premium focused, with all three of today’s games debuting in, or transitioning into, the mid-tier selection. If you believe August is falling a bit short… Read More

Indie Games Are Breaking Out–But It’s Still Tough Out There

Developer House and publisher Panic revealed today that their cooperative multiplayer puzzle/exploration/goofing-off game Big Walk has attained remarkable sales triumph in fewer than seven days. In a message on Bluesky, Panic disclosed that Big Walk has already exceeded one million units sold. For petite development squads and publishers…Read More Read More

Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (August 6-9)

Sure! Here’s the modified version: Your newest collection of FPD giveaways for the weekend. Is it already Thursday?! That signifies it’s time for a fresh assortment of Xbox Free Play Days games, and this week’s offering is especially impressive, showcasing NBA 2K26 and several Ghost Recon titles among other items. The standout here for many will be Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlands… Read More

20+ Xbox Games Are Reduced By 90-95% To Kick Off The New Month

Including a plethora of Darksiders and Ghost Recon titles!Searching for some affordable Xbox games as we commence August 2026?The initial sales of the month have already commenced on the Xbox Store, and we showcased over 25 of the top reduced games from them a few days prior… Read More

The Best Otome Games To Play That Aren’t Love And Deepspace

Otome boasts a profound legacy, as lively and intricate as any other gaming subgenre. For many years, much of that legacy has been hidden in North America. The positive aspect is that now is the optimal moment to delve into Otome. The tremendous triumph of Love and Deepspace has exceedingly demonstrated that there exists a considerable audience for games centered around romantic relationships with men…Read More Read More

Two More Games Revealed For Xbox Game Pass In September 2026

Have a glance at what’s arriving next month. August might have merely commenced, but we’re having an early peek at what’s in store for September 2026’s Xbox Game Pass collection. We were already aware of two titles, Dune: Awakening and Minecraft Dungeons 2, but due to a few recent announcements… Read More

These 10 Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (August 6-18)

The overwhelming majority comprises fresh XGP Premium additions. Microsoft has disclosed the upcoming official set of Xbox Game Pass additions for August 2026, featuring 10 games that will be incorporated into the service from August 6-18. We’ve already seen a few new entries this month, highlighted by today’s release of Beast of Reincarnation to commence the excitement.Read the complete article on purexbox.com… Read More

Feature: All New Games Coming To Xbox In August 2026

Release dates for each August Xbox debut. Welcome to our collection of all fresh Xbox titles launching in August 2026! Below, we’ve compiled every Xbox game with an August 2026 release date, encompassing all verified Xbox Game Pass entries for August 2026 thus far. Without any delay… Read More

Book Review: CTRL: Essays On Video Games

Works of cart.CTRL: Essays on Video Games is a compilation exploring the cultural significance and impacts of gaming through intensely personal insights. Curated by Dean Fee, it’s an exceptionally diverse assortment filled with recollections and enlightening narratives that span the emotional spectrum. Lilliput Press generously provided me with an advance edition, and I finally got around to diving into it during a recent break…Read More Read More

Five Xbox Games Are Shutting Down Their Servers In August 2026

The shutdowns we are aware of to this point. If you remember this period last month, you might recall that we created a server shutdown manual for both July and August 2026, as July turned out to be quite uneventful regarding server closures (only Madden NFL 23). Now that we have reached August itself… Read More

Guide: Xbox Game Pass: All Games Coming Soon In August 2026

All the verified announcements to date. Looking for a comprehensive inventory of titles arriving on Xbox Game Pass in August 2026? It can be rather challenging to monitor all the arrivals and departures in the realm of Xbox Game Pass each month, so we’ve assembled this useful guide to give an outline of what’s heading to the service in the upcoming weeks. Without delay… Read More

Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (July 30

Three titles to enjoy at no cost this weekend! Where does the time fly? It’s Thursday once more, which signifies we’re ready to unveil the upcoming selection of Xbox Free Play Days games for you to dive into this weekend. Just three titles available this round, so why not take a seat and immerse yourself in WWE 2K26… Read More

Feature: 10 Games We’d Love To See Added To Xbox Backwards Compatibility On PC

Affected by the recent Xbox Game Preservation ballots. We’re still experiencing the excitement from the Xbox backwards compatibility reveal for PC earlier this week, and it’s got us contemplating all the titles we would adore to enjoy on PC natively from Xbox’s historical collection in the future! It’s not only us… Read More

Three Games Are Confirmed For Xbox Game Pass To End The Month (July 28-31)

Two of them being significant enhancements! The last week of July is nearing! We have three titles scheduled to arrive on Xbox Game Pass in the coming days, and since they are dispersed, we figured we’d compile them in this article to guarantee you don’t overlook anything. Of course… Read More

80+ Ubisoft Games Have Suddenly Been Added To The Xbox Store On PC

All types of packages. Ubisoft persists in broadening the availability of its catalog across Xbox platforms, with a significant upgrade delivering enhanced support to the Xbox application for PC. Inspecting the Xbox PC app uncovers a delightful surprise for desktop users, featuring over 80 various Ubisoft titles and packages available for acquisition. It’s not an ideal execution… Read More

Xbox Game Pass Gets Even More New Games In July

It’s that period of the month once more, as the second round of Xbox Game Pass titles for July 2026 has been formally disclosed. As is customary, subscribers can anticipate numerous day-one launches, featuring one of the most significant games of the month, Halo: Campaign Evolved. Microsoft has additionally shared a teaser of what to look forward to in August…Read More Read More

Two More Free-To-Play Games Have Just Released On Xbox, Including One With ‘325M Players’

Has anyone encountered War Robots previously? This week is set to ignite with numerous fresh Xbox launches on the horizon, yet before we arrive there, we aimed to seize this chance to emphasize two “complimentary” games that subtly surfaced on the Xbox Store at the conclusion of last week. Of course… Read More

Eight Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass In Late July 2026

Here’s what’s departing shortly. Microsoft has disclosed the next eight titles exiting Xbox Game Pass in late July 2026, with each being marked as “departing shortly” on the official Xbox mobile application. Some of the most notable exits in this list include Celeste, Mount & Blade 2, and Sniper Elite: Resistance… Read More

100+ Games Are Reduced By 90-95% In The Xbox Summer Sale 2026

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Dispatch, One Of The Best Games Of 2025, Is Coming To Xbox This Month

A superhero office humor piece where decisions count. A short time ago, it was revealed that Dispatch would be arriving on Xbox sometime this summer, and now we ultimately have a confirmed launch date for it – this incredible 2025 title is set to debut on Xbox Series X and Series S on July 29th. If you haven’t encountered it previously… Read More

Xbox Summer Sale 2026 Now Live, 2000+ Games Discounted

The Ultimate Game Discount has arrived! It’s time for the Xbox Ultimate Game Discount 2026! This year’s Xbox Summer Discount features a compilation of more than 2,000 reduced games, a large number of which are significant AAA titles (including numerous recent launches), so there’s plenty to select from. Below… Read More

Multiple Old Xbox Games Are Suddenly Getting Millions Of Views On Social Media

Kelly Slater, Bee Movie, Ed, Edd n Eddy and others! If you’re not a frequent user of social media nowadays, we certainly wouldn’t hold it against you, but it’s part of the role here at Pure Xbox — and one of the aspects we’ve observed is a recent account named “Xbox Nostalgia” that has been garnering interest. There’s nothing especially astonishing about this account — it merely shares gameplay clips of Xbox games from earlier times — but it has amassed a significant following… Read More

Two Games Are Getting New Additions Today On Xbox Game Pass (July 10)

to enhance your escapades more exhilarating than ever previously”. Today is an unusual day for Xbox Game Pass, since although two games are formally joining the service in certain aspects, we also believe it’s a bit of a stretch to label either of these as completely fresh XGP introductions. In the instance of Palworld… Read More

Five Games Are Confirmed For Xbox Game Pass In August 2026 So Far

An initial glance at what lies ahead. As we routinely do at this time each month, we’re offering a preliminary insight today into what’s in store for August 2026’s Xbox Game Pass lineup, featuring five titles presently set to launch in a couple of weeks. We have two significantly substantial entries here in Beast of Reincarnation and Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy… Read More