Talking Point: Three Years Later, What Do You Think Of The GoldenEye 007 Port For Xbox?

Do you still engage with it? Can you fathom that it has been three years this week since GoldenEye 007 ultimately made its debut on Xbox?! Indeed, Microsoft managed to achieve the unthinkable in January of 2023 when arguably the most impactful FPS in history landed on Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series Read More

Talking Point: Will The Next Xbox Console Be Revealed In 2026?

It is the 25th celebration of Xbox after all. For a while now, we’ve speculated that the upcoming Xbox console might be disclosed in 2026, particularly given that it’s the 25th celebration of Xbox on November 15th, 2026 — undoubtedly an ideal occasion to unveil the next system… Read More

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

Recent XGP enhancement? Dev Direct motivation? It’s time for yet another weekend! This week has been quite hectic on Xbox with some impressive Game Pass arrivals and Microsoft’s Developer Direct presentation, so we can confidently say we’re prepared to unwind and enjoy our screens over the upcoming days. Here’s what we’re engaging with this weekend: Read More

Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (24th January)

On Cloud nine.Well everyone, you accomplished it! The weekend has arrived once more, which signifies it’s time to engage in some essential gaming. Before that, however, let’s swiftly summarize the week. Our major review was for Final Fantasy VII Remake on the Switch 2, and as anticipated, it’s quite the hit…Read More Read More

Talking Point: Do You Think The Game Awards FPS ‘Highguard’ Will Actually Hit Xbox Next Week?

We’re officially just one week from the debut, or are we? One of the major discussion points emerging from The Game Awards last month was how the event’s concluding trailer didn’t resonate well with the audience. Highguard, developed by the recently established Wildlight Entertainment, is a forthcoming free-to-play FPS that (allegedly) arrives on Xbox in Read More

Talking Point: Metroid Prime 4 And The Burden Of Being ‘Good Enough’

When heritage turns into a drawback. After almost twenty years of inactivity for the franchise and a notoriously protracted development timeline, it feels somewhat surreal to now have Metroid Prime 4: Beyond in the past. The game launched with tremendous anticipation, and it’s reasonable to assert that it ultimately turned out to be more contentious Read More

Talking Point: How Do You Feel About Xbox Game Pass In 2026?

Is it still your main method to enjoy Xbox games? It’s been quite a few months since Microsoft revamped its Xbox Game Pass service, with Premium establishing itself as the platform’s intermediate choice while Ultimate received several new benefits late last year, accompanied by a significant price increase… Read More

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

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… Read More

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

What’s on the itinerary, Brenda? We are zipping through January quicker than a hefty gusty swift object that’s been racing faster than typical at this moment, and the delectable portions of gaming delight keep arriving on Switch consoles. This week has witnessed the debut of Animal Crossing: New Horizons on Nintendo Switch 2…Read More Read More

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

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… Read More

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

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… Read More

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

How does the backlog appear? Welcome to yet another weekend! With the new year’s aftermath now firmly behind us, we are entirely concentrated on the upcoming year — which includes addressing those gaming backlogs from the previous year (and the last five years). So, here’s what we are engaging with this weekend to get through Read More

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

What’s on the agenda? Gosh, 2026 has proven to be an eventful year thus far, hasn’t it? Fortunately, we have games to occupy our time, and we will discuss which of the titles we intend to enjoy this weekend. In the event that you’ve overlooked the key stories this week…Read More Read More

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

The initial weekend of 2026!Welcome to the opening weekend of the year! Ideally, you’ve had a chance to engage in some games during the last few days, and there’s still a little more time before the work / school hustle resumes on January 5th (for certain individuals).Team Xbox seems to have evidently taken the week Read More

Talking Point: What Are Your New Year’s Resolutions For Gaming In 2026?

Is there anything you’re aiming to accomplish this year? As a fresh year approaches, it’s the perfect moment to begin establishing some New Year’s Resolutions — objectives that we aspire to reach (but frequently find challenging to maintain) throughout the upcoming 12 months. And naturally, we can set these for gaming too! There are numerous Read More

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

New year, fresh intentions? You’ve accomplished it. You’re here perusing these phrases in 2026! Great job, old chap. As is customary, it has been a calm week in the realm of video games as many professionals in the industry take a break during the festivities. Although not Eric Barone, it appears…Read More Read More

Talking Point: How Much Would You Be Willing To Spend On The Next Xbox Console?

What’s your threshold? There’s a strong possibility that 2026 might be the year when a new Xbox system is revealed. It has been speculated previously that Xbox could be aiming for a 2027 debut (though recent speculation has indicated it may face postponement), and considering the 25th anniversary of Xbox arriving this November… Read More

Talking Point: If You Were Releasing A Game, Which Month Of The Year Would You Pick?

It’s a challenging question for Xbox to address in 2026! We’ve previously discussed extensively about Xbox’s impressive first-party lineup for 2026 and how they’ll have to navigate the launch of GTA 6 in November concurrently. Additionally, there’s been a great deal of conversation from the Pure Xbox community regarding which months you’d individually prefer for Read More

Talking Point: Our 2026 Nintendo And Switch 2 Predictions

What’s on the horizon? Well, everyone, it feels like merely yesterday we were gazing forward to Nintendo’s 2025 with an air of steadfast positivity, and now we find ourselves here – it has indeed been quite the year. The Switch 2 has ultimately launched, introducing a multitude of goodwill and debate alike…Read More Read More

Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (December 27-28)

Any holiday gifts to dive into? It’s the last weekend of the year! Not much is occurring at the moment in regard to Xbox, but we’re wagering you have a substantial backlog to delve into this weekend, including any holiday gifts you may have acquired! Here’s what we’ll be playing over the upcoming days: Read Read More

Talking Point: Which Xbox Games Have You Managed To Finish In 2025?

Reaching the credits. So, with Christmas behind us and merely a handful of days remaining in 2025, we believed this would be an excellent occasion to inquire about the games you’ve experienced this year – and more precisely the games you’ve successfully completed. It’s not unusual for numerous individuals to engage with dozens, if not Read More

Talking Point: What Games Are You Playing Over Christmas Break?

What’s in your agenda over Xmas and New Year? The holiday season is genuinely upon us now as we officially commence Christmas week, which has us contemplating and arranging and deflecting family discussions as we settle in; striving to manage our gaming backlogs while we have the opportunity. And this year… Read More

Talking Point: Which Xbox Games Deserved More Love This Year?

Anything you wish to announce? With The Game Awards now concluded and many of this year’s launches receiving their appropriate spotlight at the event (and beyond), we would like to take a moment to talk about the Xbox titles that warranted a bit more appreciation during 2025. As is typical almost every year… Read More

Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (20th December)

Ho, ho, ho! Ah yes, the weekend. Not just any regular weekend either! No, it’s the weekend preceding Christmas, which signifies it’s time to start readying your stomachs for a deluge of cuisine and chocolate. This week in the realm of Nintendo, it appears there might be a substitute for those pesky Game Key Cards Read More

Talking Point: How Much Time Have You Spent Gaming On Xbox Consoles This Year?

Compared to alternative platforms?These days, there’s an abundance of options regarding where to enjoy your games, even in relation to Xbox. The brand was previously very console-centric, yet now it also integrates PC, handheld devices, cloud gaming, and an array of other elements.We’ve learned about how Xbox Cloud Gaming has expanded significantly in 2025… Read More

Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (December 20-21)

Something from the Xbox Countdown Sale 2025? Welcome to the final weekend prior to Christmas! Indeed, we have an abundance of games that could potentially be secured under that large living room tree at this moment, but that isn’t hindering us from expanding our digital collections through several current promotions as well… Read More

Talking Point: Will Any Of Xbox’s 2026 Releases Become GOTY Contenders Next Year?

We possess an enormous 12 months in front of us! With The Game Awards 2025 now securely behind us and Xbox once again overlooking a GOTY nomination, we’ve begun contemplating next year’s gathering and whether any releases from Microsoft HQ will achieve a nomination in 2026. To clarify… Read More

Talking Point: What Do You Hope To See From Xbox Developer Direct Next Month?

Proclaimed yesterday by Xbox! Yesterday, amidst all the excitement of The Game Awards chaos, Microsoft’s Matt Booty emerged and subtly revealed Xbox Developer Direct 2026 – showcasing Fable and Forza Horizon 6 creator Playground Games. We indeed anticipated this event to occur next month, but the manner in which it was disclosed yesterday was certainly Read More

Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (December 13-14)

Beginning to address the backlog? Welcome to our most recent ‘What Are You Playing’ conversation! As another weekend approaches, we’re beginning to ponder what games we could enjoy over the upcoming days – and indeed, those holiday backlog strategies are also sneaking in! Here’s what we’re playing this weekend: Read the complete article on purexbox.com… Read More

Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (13th December)

Federation Focus. We’re yet another week nearer to the crucial GOTY dialogues, and our accumulations are appearing larger than ever. It’s the moment to discover if any of us have intentions to address it, as we plunge into another edition of What Are You Engaging In. There has been quite a bit of updates in Read More