Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (6th September)

Sure thing — here’s your content with synonyms swapped in and sentence structures altered, while keeping the HTML tags and formatting untouched: Velvety, laid-back weekend energy? by PJ O’Reilly Yesterday, 10am Image: Team Cherry Greetings, pals, and welcome, shorts crew, to another weekend. It’s been eerily calm this week, with no standout titles to bring Read More

Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 6-7)

Nailing a few buttery-smooth tricks? penned by Ben Kerry Yesterday, 12pm Greetings for your opening September weekend! A handful of fresh Xbox Game Pass arrivals landed over the past couple of days, among them the long-awaited Hollow Knight: Silksong—a title we suspect plenty of you will dive into these next two days… Below is what’s Read More

Talking Point: So, Is Hollow Knight: Silksong Worth The Hype On Xbox Game Pass?

Eight-year odyssey complete penned by Ben Kerry Yesterday, 4pm Following ages of anticipation, Team Cherry’s Hollow Knight: Silksong finally landed on Xbox Game Pass this week—and with scarcely any pre-release critiques circulating, we’ve been tracking gamer sentiment through user scores and social chatter. Now, we’re eager to hear what the Pure Xbox community makes of Read More

Talking Point: Next Month Is A Big One For Xbox Game Studios, And We’re Here For It

Multiple first-party games in one month!On the back of the Xbox Games Showcase in June, we reminded you fine folks that Microsoft has three first-party games launching within 12 days of each other this year – and that time is almost upon us! Yep, those three games all land next month… Read More

Talking Point: If You’ve Played It, What Do You Think Of The Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Playtest?

Just a few hours left to go!As we mentioned last week, there’s been a free playtest on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S (along with other platforms) for the upcoming Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds over the past few days, and it’s actually not finished just yet.If you still haven’t had a chance to check it Read More

Talking Point: Would Drag x Drive Be Better With Miis Or Non-Mouse Control Options?

Beige x Drive. August is almost done, and this month delivered a duo of first-party debuts: Kirby and the Ridiculously Extended Name that Nintendo Staff Must Recite Verbatim—plus Drag x Drive. The pink puff’s remake just launched (and it’s fantastic), whereas Drag and Drive (or yeah… Read More Read More

Talking Point: What Are Your First Impressions Of Gears Reloaded On Xbox Game Pass?

Having a good time with it so far?It’s been a long time coming, but Gears is officially back, with Gears of War: Reloaded out now and available on Xbox Game Pass. This is The Coalition’s second take on a Gears of War remaster, and it brings lots of modern touches like HDR support… Read More

Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 30-31)

Are you Helldiving or Reloading?It’s time for another weekend! In the run up to our final one in August, multiple big games have dropped including some fresh Xbox Game Pass additions – so there’s plenty to be going at over the next few days.Here’s what we’re playing over at PX HQ this weekend:Read the full Read More

Talking Point: It’s Not On Xbox Game Pass, So Will You Be Buying The Indiana Jones DLC?

It’s out next week!Indiana Jones and the Great Circle had a pretty successful Xbox Game Pass launch back at the tail end of last year, and now developer MachineGames is preparing to drop a big expansion for the game in September 2025. Yep, ‘The Order of Giants’ is out next week… Read More

Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (30th August)

Or have you Forgotten?The weekend has crept up on us once again, so it’s time to kick back with a game or two.Before we get to our plans, however, let’s look back on all the Nintendo news that happened this week. Honestly, it was a rather quiet one…Read More Read More

Talking Point: What Do You Want To See From Xbox At Tokyo Game Show Next Month?

Forza Horizon 6 will reportedly be there…With Gamescom 2025 now fully behind us, we turn our attention to Tokyo Game Show, which this year takes place at the tail end of September. We’ve already heard reports that Forza Horizon 6 could potentially be revealed there in a massive shakeup of series tradition… Read More

Talking Point: Are You Looking Forward To This Week’s Big Xbox X PlayStation Crossover?

It sounds downright incredible! Just twenty-four months back, Xbox and PlayStation felt like walled gardens—each fiercely guarding its own turf. Sure, Microsoft let blocky universes like Minecraft (and its offshoots) land on PlayStation hardware, and the long-running PlayStation-exclusive baseball sim MLB The Show finally showed up on Xbox not long ago — but those exceptions Read More

Talking Point: Has This Week’s ROG Xbox Ally News Sold You On The New Handheld?

Or do you need more convincing?The last few months have been filled with reports, news and ultimately, anticipation for the ROG Xbox Ally – as Microsoft prepares to launch its partner handheld device with manufacturer ASUS. This week, a lot of that information has become more concrete — official pricing aside — as the teams Read More

Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (23rd August)

Take the day OFF.Well folks, it’s the weekend once again, which means it’s time to get some gaming done!But first, a recap. This week, Capcom launched an intriguing 30th anniversary website for Resident Evil, though there’s not much on there right now beyond some cool artwork…Read More Read More

Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 23-24)

A Gamescom shadow drop, perhaps?Welcome to another weekend on Xbox! It’s a bank holiday one over here in the UK, which means a fair few of us will get an extra day of gaming. Nothing like a three-day weekend to relax after all the Gamescom shenanigans!Here’s what we’re getting stuck into over the next few Read More

Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 16-17)

Additional Battlefield 6? by Ben Kerry Yesterday, midday 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 everyone on the console. This is what’s spinning in our drives this weekend: Ben Kerry, Staff Writer As 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 Yesterday, 4pm Photo: Gamescom In seven days, the continent’s largest games expo—Gamescom 2025—touches down, and the organizers promise its most sprawling edition yet. Scores of publishers have locked in their attendance, mixing hands-on demos on the show floor with a torrent Read More

Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (16th August)

To the stars! Image: Capcom The long-awaited freakin’ break has arrived, and our backlog awaits! Before we load up save files, though, here’s a swift recap of the week. Things were surprisingly hushed in Nintendo Land—no hint of a Direct, which feels odd after the trio of presentations we just saw. The big N quietly Read More

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 Yesterday, 6pm Following this week’s Amazon slip-up sharing another glimpse of the ROG Xbox Ally, we’re edging ever closer to the gizmo potentially stealing headlines at Gamescom 2025—at least within Xbox circles. The hardware is confirmed to appear on the show Read More

Talking Point: What Are You Hoping To See At Gamescom 2025?

It’s literally happening next week! by Fraser Gilbert Yesterday, 7:30pm It might not feel like it, but we’ve got another major gaming event taking place next week! Yes, Gamescom 2025 is around the corner, and it’ll be highlighted by a special Gamescom Opening Night Live event taking place on August 19th. This has a very Read More

Talking Point: Is Forza Horizon About To Become Xbox’s Main Forza Franchise?

The future of Motorsport is in doubt by Ben Kerry Yesterday, 3:30pm Last week, some of the Xbox community started taking note of how quiet Forza Motorsport had been on social media since Microsoft’s recent layoffs, which the Xbox developer swiftly responded to with reassurances that both Forza Motorsport and Forza Horizon 5 are still Read More

Talking Point: Where On Earth Are The Switch 2 Soundtracks On Nintendo Music?

Image: Nintendo Life / Nintendo Ohhhhh, Zeebraaaa, Zeebraaaaa, ZEEBRAAAAA!~ There I go, tapping the surrender button again to that undeniable Zebra Bananza theme. It’s carnival in stereo, a mash-up of rhythms pulled from every corner of Latin America—Brazilian samba kick, Cuban salsa slap, Argentinian tango sway. The instant DK pounds his chest and shape-shifts into Read More

Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 9-10)

Heading to the front lines? penned by Ben Kerry Yesterday, 12pm We’ve reached another weekend, people! The week’s been packed, what with Microsoft sharing the latest Xbox Game Pass roundup just a couple of days back. While we’re still kicking our heels for August’s most sizeable Xbox and Game Pass arrivals, there’s already more than Read More

Talking Point: Are You Playing Assassin’s Creed Mirage On Xbox Game Pass?

Does that apply to you, and if so, what’s your verdict? penned by Ben Kerry Yesterday, 5pm Nearly 24 months post-release, Microsoft has finally pushed Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed Mirage onto Xbox Game Pass, slotting the 2023 entry alongside titles such as Assassin’s Creed Valhalla in the catalog. With that milestone reached, have you slipped back Read More

Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (9th August)

Image: Mossmouth Greetings, captains! The work-week has officially clocked out, so let’s prep that backlog and rewind the last seven days while we’re at it, shall we? We kicked things off with a stellar Indie World showcase bursting with surprises, shadow-rops and announcements. Elsewhere, the Big N revealed a fresh roster of Mario merch aimed Read More

Talking Point: Nintendo Indie World Showcase Predictions

Image: Nintendo Life Nintendo is going absolutely crazy as tomorrow, 7th August 2025, we’re getting our second video game showcase for the Switch 2 and Switch. And it’s an Indie World. Indie World showcases are always a nice surprise, and given that this is the first for the Switch 2 gen, we might well be Read More

Talking Point: So, Are You Buying Mafia: The Old Country On Xbox At Its $50 Price Point?

A reasonably priced affair by Ben Kerry Yesterday, 6:30pm The Mafia series makes its grand return this week in the form of Mafia: The Old Country; Hangar 13’s upcoming prequel that takes us back to 1900s Sicily. Publisher 2K has made a bold decision to price this one at just $50 at launch — including Read More

Talking Point: What Are Your First Impressions Of Grounded 2 On Xbox Game Pass?

How are you finding Obsidian’s new sequel? Obsidian is having some year, eh? After the release of Avowed back in February, the team has now delivered Grounded 2 here on Xbox Game Pass – before its sci-fi sequel The Outer Worlds 2 then lands in October. So, what do you make of the studio’s second Read More

Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 2-3)

Hopping into your digital gardens? Welcome to another weekend! We’re now officially into August 2025, which means the early access release of Obsidian’s Grounded 2 has come and gone – day one on Xbox Game Pass of course. We’d wager some of you folks are probably trying that one out this weekend! Here’s what we’re Read More

Talking Point: Battlefield 6 Or Black Ops 7, Which Xbox FPS Are You Looking Forward To Most?

The lads have swaggered back onto the streets penned by Ben Kerry 3:30pm Honestly, what calendar year are we even in?! It’s been quite some time since Battlefield last tussled directly with Call of Duty, leaving Activision’s franchise largely uncontested in their storied shooter showdown. Come 2025, however, the gang returns in force—Battlefield 6 squaring Read More