Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 31

Any fresh XGP titles to dive into? Another weekend has come! As we transition into June, there are numerous recent May Xbox Game Pass entries to immerse ourselves in – which is what we believe we’ll be engaging with over the upcoming days. Here’s what games we’re enjoying this weekend: Read the complete article on Read More

Talking Point: Will This Lost Xbox Game Studios Title Appear At Microsoft’s 2025 Showcase?

It was disclosed 4 years prior! It’s nearly time for the Xbox Games Showcase 2025, which indicates we’re all beginning to contemplate which games could show up this year. Although you’ll need to wait just a little longer for our complete Pure Xbox forecasts… Read More

Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (31st May)

So long, Switch 1. The moment has finally arrived, the final weekend prior to Switch 2. We have one last opportunity to take a thoughtful glance at our backlogs before a selection of launch titles gets added to the collection, so let’s enjoy one final celebration, shall we? You may presume that this week would Read More

Talking Point: This Classic Activision Racer Came To Xbox 15 Years Ago, And We Sorely Miss It

Obscured boundaries by Ben Kerry Yesterday, 1pm A handful of us here at PX HQ are enormous fans of arcade racing – in reality, nearly all of us enjoy racing around imaginative circuits and digital tracks at absurd speeds just for fun. Thus, today, we’re gathered to honor 15 years of one of our absolute Read More

Talking Point: Will We See Another ‘Anniversary Event’ For Xbox 360 Turning 20 This Year?

We certainly wish for that! by Ben Kerry Yesterday, 6pm Four years prior, Xbox held a significant ‘Anniversary Celebration Event’ for the Original Xbox, and we truly appreciated what this occasion delivered. There were some amazing announcements from Team Green, we received that exceptionally insightful Xbox documentary and overall – the entire experience felt like Read More

Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 24-25)

Any highlights from this week’s promotions? by Ben Kerry Yesterday, 12pm Another weekend has arrived, everyone! With the significant launch of DOOM: The Dark Ages now behind us, it’s been quite a calmer week in the Xbox universe – yet we still have plenty to dive into here. Here’s what we’ll be playing over the Read More

Talking Point: Will You Be Buying The 2025 Xbox Handheld From ASUS?

If it ever gets disclosed, that is by Ben Kerry Yesterday, 5pm Earlier this month, we encountered some leaked visuals and information about the 2025 Xbox handheld console – which appears to be in progress right now at ASUS. Although the gadget hasn’t been officially unveiled yet, this early leak did provide us our initial Read More

Talking Point: 25 Years On, What Do You Think Of The ‘Perfect Dark’ Franchise?

Incredible? A lost chance? Share your thoughts with us! by Fraser Gilbert Yesterday, 7:30pm Believe it or not, this month marks 25 years since Perfect Dark commenced its journey on the Nintendo 64 on May 22nd, 2000 – and regrettably, it has been a tumultuous path since, with merely two titles released in a quarter Read More

Talking Point: Do You Have High Expectations For The Xbox Games Showcase 2025?

Does Microsoft have sufficient resources? by Ben Kerry Yesterday, 6pm With Xbox officially revealing its 2025 showcase in April, anticipation for this event is growing – we are now just under two months away from the kickoff on June 8th. Last month, we surveyed you about your ideal reveal for this year, but now we Read More

Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (17th May)

Image: Nintendo Greetings, friends! Let’s have a delightful chat about our gaming intentions for the weekend. Before delving into our plans, let’s reflect on this week’s significant events. Nintendo made a few major announcements regarding the final technical specifications of the Switch 2, revealed what to anticipate from free upgrades, and highlighted its exciting new Read More

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

We’re all DOOMed by Ben Kerry Yesterday, 12pm Another weekend has arrived, everyone, which ideally means some free moments to indulge in gaming whenever possible. It’s been another hectic week on Xbox, with yet another significant first-party launch, namely DOOM: The Dark Ages – a game we believe many of you will be diving into Read More

Talking Point: Do You Feel You’ve Had Value For Money With Your Xbox Series X|S?

Have you found it worthwhile for the price you paid? by Fraser Gilbert Yesterday, 8pm We are approaching five years since the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S made their debut, and while they have clearly faced challenges compared to the PS5 and Nintendo Switch, they have still established themselves as popular gaming consoles. Read More

Talking Point: Xbox Fans, How Are You Getting On With Microsoft Rewards In 2025?

What’s your current points total? by Fraser Gilbert Yesterday, 8pm About this time last year, we inquired of Pure Xbox readers how you were navigating Microsoft Rewards in 2024, so we thought it was the right moment to do this again—especially since the service has transformed quite a bit in 2025! You might remember that Read More

Talking Point: How Can The Next Animal Crossing Improve Crafting?

Tools of the profession. If you reside in the UK, you might be aware that the weather this week has been rather splendid – for the most part. While enjoying one of my evening strolls with my dog, I looked toward the skyline as the sun dipped below the horizon…Discover More Read More

Talking Point: Are You Excited At All For Switch 2 GameChat?

Picture: Nintendo Almost one-and-a-half months have elapsed since Switch 2 Direct, and we’re approximately three-and-a-half more away from its official unveiling. We are fairly satisfied with the hour-long exhibition that Nintendo conducted to form the official introduction at the beginning of April. Granted, some contradictory statements and unresolved queries could and should have been avoided, Read More

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 Yesterday, 5:15pm 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, the console is still highly appreciated and enjoyably Read More

Talking Point: Xbox Fans, How Many Of You Are Buying A Switch 2?

Is it in the pipeline? by Fraser Gilbert Recently, 7:30pm 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 for evident reasons, it certainly has a significant effect on the wider gaming community! Beyond any doubt, it will influence us Read More

Talking Point: How Do You Feel About Linear Vs. Open World Games On Xbox?

GTA & Mafia offering strikingly different experiences this generation by Ben Kerry Fri, 2pm This week has been eventful in the gaming world, with 2K unleashing a wealth of information about both GTA 6 and Mafia: The Old Country; two franchises that have historically mirrored each other in many ways. Nonetheless, these two action-packed titles Read More

Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 10-11)

Still working through the Game Pass backlog? by Ben Kerry Yesterday, 12pm 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 into this weekend – including new entries like DREDGE and Revenge of the Savage Planet. With that said, Read More

Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (10th May)

Image: Microsoft Welcome to the weekend, everyone! Before diving into our gaming experiences, let’s briefly reflect on this week. Nintendo unveiled its latest financial results, predicting sales of 15 million Switch 2 units in the upcoming fiscal year. They also confirmed their upcoming game lineup, revised their user policy to combat emulation, and appointed a Read More

Talking Point: Will Xbox Game Pass Get A Price Increase This Year?

At the beginning of the month, Xbox declared a series of price hikes for its consoles, peripherals, and games across various regions, leading many to ponder if Xbox Game Pass would experience a similar fate. Thankfully, that scenario hasn’t occurred yet; however, there remains apprehension that an increase in Xbox Game Pass pricing may be Read More

Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 3-4)

It’s been yet another exciting week for Xbox Game Pass! by Ben Kerry Yesterday, 12pm Our first weekend of May 2025 has arrived! If you’re in the UK, you might be enjoying an extended Bank Holiday weekend, providing even more time for gaming… right? That’s what we thought! In any case, here’s what we’re diving Read More

Talking Point: Would You Still Buy An Xbox At Microsoft’s 2025 Prices?

Or have they become too costly? by Ben Kerry Yesterday, 5pm Earlier this week, Microsoft revealed that — amidst growing economic uncertainty — it is increasing the prices of its Xbox consoles, accessories, and games. In an extraordinary shift compared to previous console generations, Xbox’s premier console is set to rise by $100 five years Read More

Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (3rd May)

Image: Aniplex / Xseed Games We’re yet another week closer to the Switch 2, everyone! We can almost sense the new cartridges… (yuck!) Anyway, let’s explore what’s transpired this week. To start, we had the major 20.0.0 update for Switch, which introduced Virtual Game Cards and GameShare, along with a few other minor features. On Read More

Talking Point: Will You Be Buying Any Game-Key Card Switch 2 Games?

Image: Nintendo Life The decline of physical media has been anticipated for years now, largely since the internet made digital downloads an appealing alternative for acquiring games — or your licenses to play them. Nintendo became involved fairly promptly (at least by Nintendo standards) with WiiWare and the Virtual Console, yet there has always remained Read More

Talking Point: Has This Been The Best Month Ever For Xbox Game Pass?

Honestly, what a fantastic month for XGP! by Ben Kerry Yesterday, 7:30pm With today’s final Xbox Game Pass update for April 2025, we’re nearly finished discussing this month’s new offerings to the library – but not before we highlight just how remarkable April 2025 has been for Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass service. In fact, we Read More

Talking Point: Which Nintendo Series Are You Most Excited To See Return On Switch 2?

Image: Nintendo Life We’re on the brink of a fresh console generation, and naturally minds are shifting towards both confirmed games and those we anticipate. Here’s the scoop: Nintendo is gearing up for another installment in the Mario franchise. They appear to be quite popular, don’t they? To date, Mario Kart and Donkey Kong have Read More

Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 26-27)

How about a bit of Oblivion Remastered? by Ben Kerry Yesterday, 12pm Greetings to the weekend! This week has been exceptionally hectic on Xbox, with titles such as Oblivion Remastered and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 released on Game Pass – so it’s safe to assume we all have a list of games to dive into Read More

Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (19th April)

What will we Pik? by Jim Norman Yesterday, 10am Image: Nintendo You wait half a year for a Nintendo Direct, and suddenly there are three in just a few weeks! There’s no downtime in the realm of Nintendo right now, and we couldn’t be happier about it. This week’s highlights focused on Mario Kart World. Read More

Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 19-20)

Numerous Game Pass titles to select from! by Fraser Gilbert Yesterday, 12pm 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, alongside additional Free Play Days updates and at long last the commencement of the complete Xbox Spring Sale Read More