Talking Point: So, What Other PS5 Games Do You Want To See Come To Xbox?

After HD2’s arrival, Sony is pondering additional Xbox conversions authored by Ben Kerry Yesterday, 2pm This past weekend, a Sony recruitment post hinting at future PS5 titles coming to rival systems — Xbox among them — quickly ignited forums everywhere. We were away from our keyboards and missed the initial chaos, so here’s the condensed Read More

Talking Point: Are You Still Hyped For Hollow Knight: Silksong On Xbox Game Pass?

You’ll be able to play it live at Gamescom 2025! penned by Ben Kerry Yesterday, 5pm So, the moment is finally here. After what seemed like an eternity of slips and tantalising crumbs, Hollow Knight: Silksong is about to break cover once more next month. Indeed, Team Cherry will bring the long-awaited sequel to Xbox’s Read More

Talking Point: What Would You Like To See Ubisoft Do With ‘Ghost Recon’ On Xbox?

A follow-up has been officially announced penned by Ben Kerry Fri, 6pm For quite some time, chatter has swirled around another core Ghost Recon entry being crafted within Ubisoft, and this week our colleagues over at Push Square relayed fresh remarks from the publisher that essentially lock in its existence. So, which path would you Read More

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

Plunging without a parachute penned by Ben Kerry Yesterday, noon Greetings on the closing weekend of July! The quieter dog-days are starting to fade, signaling a packed slate on Xbox (and Game Pass) lies just ahead. Right now though, we’re chatting about what’s spinning in our drives this weekend – and Microsoft’s subscription buffet has Read More

Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (26th July)

I’m gonna wreck it Image: Nintendo Life / Nintendo Here we are once more at the end of July. DK arrived on Switch 2 over a week ago and it seems that most people are absolutely loving Bananza – most, but not all, unfortunately! Nearly 1 in 10 players responding in our poll say they’re Read More

Talking Point: Would Halo Infinite Have Been A Bigger Success Using Unreal Engine 5?

A new report says Epic’s engine was considered by Ben Kerry Yesterday, 6pm Last year, Xbox made the announcement that it was rebranding 343 Industries to Halo Studios, in an attempt to reboot its most famous series and give the developer a new lease of life. With that reboot comes a switch to Unreal Engine Read More

Talking Point: Looking Back, How Useful Has Smart Delivery Been To You On Xbox?

The cost-free leap from Xbox One to Series X|S without paying twice written by Fraser Gilbert Yesterday, 6pm These days, Xbox Smart Delivery barely comes up in conversation, and frankly that stands to reason! It’s Microsoft’s label for seamless, no-cost upgrades from Xbox One releases to their Xbox Series X|S editions, with hundreds benefiting since Read More

Talking Point: A Month Later, What Do You Think Of The New Xbox Game Hubs?

Brilliant upgrade? Total nuisance? Tell us your take! by Fraser Gilbert Yesterday, 7:30pm In the middle of June, Xbox at long last expanded its new Game Hubs to the general public following months of Insider trials, and right away social timelines and Pure Xbox comment sections filled with pleas for instructions on how to disable Read More

Talking Point: As A Game Pass Subscriber, Do You Still Spend Money In Xbox Sales?

Or do you tend to wait for XGP? by Ben Kerry Sat, 5pm With Xbox’s big summer sale now out in full force, we’ve been having a good browse of the Microsoft Store in recent days, picking out some pretty great bargains that we’re tempted to grab. There are loads of titles at their lowest-ever Read More

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

Are you becoming RoboCop? by Ben Kerry Yesterday, 12pm Welcome to another weekend of gaming! This week on Xbox has definitely been headlined by the addition of RoboCop: Rogue City to the Game Pass library – we’d imagine plenty of you who’ve managed to resist the game’s various discounts in recent weeks will be jumping Read More

Talking Point: The Xbox Summer Sale 2025 Is Upon Us, So What Are You Hoping To See?

Final opportunity to share your wishlists with us by Fraser Gilbert Yesterday, 4:15pm Update : The moment has arrived, the Xbox Summer Sale 2025 has officially kicked off! Initial Story: Well, it’s finally nearly time for the massive Xbox Summer Sale! Within the next few hours (or possibly days), we expect Read More

Talking Point: Are You Excited For Double Fine’s Follow-Up To Psychonauts 2?

During last month’s Xbox Games Showcase by Microsoft, we noticed that one particular first-party title seemed to fly under the radar a bit – namely Double Fine’s Keeper. Indeed, the studio that delivered the remarkable Psychonauts 2 in 2021 is preparing to make a comeback later this year with its latest project, and we are Read More

Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 12-13)

Ready to hit the skate? Greetings to yet another weekend! It’s been a hectic week on Xbox, with the Activision crew unveiling its newest installment in Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4. We would assume many of you are giving that one a go on your Xbox consoles this weekend! Here’s what we’ll be engaging in Read More

Talking Point: What’s Your Favourite Backwards Compatible Xbox Game?

We’re seeking some suggestions! by Fraser Gilbert Yesterday, 6:30pm We’ve certainly had extensive discussions about backwards compatibility here at Pure Xbox over the years, but we frequently inquire about which titles you’d wish to see made backwards compatible – rather than the titles that currently are. Moreover, there’s an incredible selection of back compat games Read More

Talking Point: To Celebrate Bungie Day, What’s Your Favourite Halo Memory Of All Time?

The custom reaches 18 today by Fraser Gilbert Yesterday, 7:30pm Happy Bungie Day, everyone! Since July 7th, 2007, the founders of Halo and Destiny have been commemorating Bungie Day on this date – a tribute to the company’s peculiar fondness for the number 7. It may not carry much significance these days – although the Read More

Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 5-6)

Invading the shores on Xbox Game Pass? Greetings to another weekend! As July progresses, another half-year of gaming has flown by in 2025 – with Microsoft showcasing an impressive lineup thus far this year. The Xbox Game Pass additions haven’t seen a decline either, offering numerous new titles to engage with via the service on Read More

Talking Point: Would You Play An Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Remake?

We’re receiving whispers that it’s currently being developed by Ben Kerry Yesterday, 5:30pm For quite some time, we’ve been hearing about an Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag remake being in progress — since July 2023, in fact — and today, recent clues from one of the game’s voice performers suggest this project might still be Read More

Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (June 28-29)

What about Against The Storm on Xbox Game Pass? The weekend is here! We have much to appreciate on Xbox over the upcoming days, featuring a variety of new Xbox Game Pass debuts and numerous reduced titles as part of the Xbox Open World Promotion (along with several other sales). Here’s what we’re playing this Read More

Talking Point: What’s Your Xbox Game Of The Year For 2025 So Far?

Half a year in by Ben Kerry Sat, 4pm Well folks, June is nearing its conclusion here, which indicates we’re almost at the midpoint for 2025! It’s been a extremely hectic beginning to the year in gaming – especially on the Xbox front where several first-party games and new Game Pass additions have illuminated our Read More

Talking Point: What Do You Want To See From Xbox In The Second Half Of The Year?

Anything in particular you’re eagerly anticipating? It’s been quite an eventful six months for Xbox, hasn’t it? We’ve seen numerous fantastic Xbox Game Pass releases, a few surprise launches, the introduction of the ROG Xbox Ally handheld… and that’s just the beginning. It seems considerably more hectic than the same timeframe in 2024. We’re planning Read More

Talking Point: What Do You Want To See From Next Week’s ‘Capcom Spotlight’ Showcase?

Have RE9 & Pragmata swayed your opinion yet? Did you believe the showcase season of June 2025 had come to a close? Think again! This week, the Japanese titan Capcom has revealed another of its ‘Spotlight’ events scheduled for June 26th – and we’re eager to hear your preferences for the presentation. To clarify… Read More

Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (June 21-22)

Something fresh on Xbox Game Pass? Welcome to yet another weekend, everyone! It’s set to be a real heatwave here in the UK, so if you live in this area (or in any warm location at the moment), be sure to keep cool and stay hydrated while enjoying your weekend gaming. We’ll be doing precisely Read More

Talking Point: Have This Month’s Announcements Made You Excited About Xbox Again?

We’re sensing a wave of uplifting vibes. It’s been quite a significant month for Microsoft, hasn’t it? The excitement gradually escalated towards the team’s Xbox Games Showcase on June 9th — which subsequently resulted in the unveiling of the ROG Xbox Ally — and was furthered this week by additional discussions on the brand’s next-generation Read More

Talking Point: How Are You Finding Mario Kart’s Open World?

Free to wander. Many of us have recently concluded our second weekend with Mario Kart World, and by now you’ve likely experienced most of the Grand Prix mode and have had your backside handed to you numerous times in Knockout Tour (I promise, there’s no in-between with that one – I either excel or get Read More

Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (June 14-15)

How about some Gears Reloaded? Welcome to another weekend! Over here at PX HQ, we’re still recuperating from the chaos of last weekend’s Xbox Games Showcase, so we’re certainly eager to fit in a little more gaming time this Saturday and Sunday. 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? (14th June)

Hold on, is there a new gaming console released or what? Our fingers are sore, our vision is distorted, and that irritating Mario Kart World tune keeps echoing in our minds, yet we’ve spent an entire week with Switch 2, and the grins remain wide on our faces. Unsurprisingly…Discover More Read More

Talking Point: How Much Do You Think The ROG Xbox Ally Will Cost?

Two skus, two price levels. Since an Xbox ‘partner’ handheld was initially speculated many months prior, there has been extensive conversation regarding possible price levels for it, and how Microsoft will contend in the portable PC sector. Regardless, the team ultimately revealed the device(s) during the Xbox Games Showcase… Read More

Talking Point: Switch 2 Owners, Should Xbox Embrace Nintendo’s New System?

What titles should debut there initially? Well, there you have it, Nintendo Switch 2 is now formally launched after years of anticipation – and we assure you we’re not experiencing FOMO over here, not in the slightest. Regardless, setting aside that enormous fib, we’re eager to hear from those of you who’ve abandoned us and Read More

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