Talking Point: New Survey Highlights The ‘Top Reasons To Play Games On A Console’

Exclusives at #1, yet that doesn’t convey the entire narrative. An issue that’s been making the news recently pertains to a fresh survey carried out by the research company Circana, and how it indicates exclusives are the primary motive for possessing a console. This gained attention after being circulated by The Game Business — the publication highlighted that 41% of US gamers in the survey stated they engage with games on a console due to its exclusive offerings. Read the complete article on purexbox.com… Read More

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

May play days. Welcome to your inaugural weekend in May! We’re genuinely beginning to observe some sunshine here in the UK, which is somewhat encroaching on our gaming hours – but that’s alright, we’re confident the overcast skies will make a comeback soon, relegating us to our Xbox-laden spaces as a consequence. Here’s what we’re diving into this weekend: Read the complete article on purexbox.com… Read More

Talking Point: Have You Been Playing The New Don’t Nod Title On Xbox Game Pass?

What are your initial thoughts on it? This previous week, the creators of Life is Strange — Don’t Nod Entertainment — launched their newest game in the sci-fi adventure Aphelion, and it’s had a decent debut on Xbox Game Pass up until now. We haven’t had the chance to experience this one ourselves just yet (it’s been rather hectic lately… Read More

Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (2nd May)

Goin’ shopping.Greetings, individuals.Well, it’s been a somewhat calmer week, primarily due to the occurrence of Golden Week in Japan, resulting in many people taking a well-deserved respite. Nevertheless, there have been some intriguing tales, so let’s explore a few of them here.Read the complete article on nintendolife.com…Read More Read More

Talking Point: After Halo: Campaign Evolved, What Do You Want Xbox To Do With The Series?

Infinite continuation? Reboot? Share your thoughts! Following our discussion yesterday regarding Forza Horizon 6 and its forthcoming launch, we began contemplating the remainder of Xbox’s 2026 lineup – with speculation suggesting that Halo: Campaign Evolved will be the team’s next significant release for this year. In fact, we’ve received information that the anticipated remake might even debut this summer… Read More

Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 25-26)

Catching up on certain April launches? Welcome to your concluding weekend of April 2026! It has been a hectic week of events throughout Xbox and Game Pass, with the latter even receiving a new Microsoft first-party launch in the past few days. Here’s what we’re enjoying this weekend: Read the complete article on purexbox.com… Read More

Talking Point: Do You Still Get Excited About Remakes On Xbox In 2026?

Black Flag Resynced is communicating with us…Every year, countless fresh titles are presented to us on Xbox, and we are nearly always eager to engage with something innovative in the gaming realm. Nonetheless, in recent times, remakes appear to have grown progressively prevalent on the platform – particularly for several of these enormous franchises that are now undergoing extended development periods. Insert Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Resynced… Read More

Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (25th April)

Habitat Hunting.It has been quite an eventful week for Nintendo updates, huh?Things began with a covert glimpse at Zelda Movie’s Link (or perhaps it is?), then the deluge ensued on Splatoon Raiders updates, as we received a launch date, cost disclosure, and an initial view of three new amiibo…Read More Read More

Talking Point: Do You Play Zelda Games For The Story?

So THAT was the Captivity War…After 40 years and 21 core titles (including the multiplayer ones, excluding remakes and remasters), we believe that we have a fairly solid understanding of the Zelda formula at this point. Certainly, there’s a possibility that the franchise will experience another ‘Breath of the Wild moment’ somewhere in the future…Read More Read More

Talking Point: So, What Are Your First Impressions Of Splatoon Raiders?

Raiders of the vanished Shark. Splatoon Raiders has created a significant wave today due to an impressive launch date trailer. This is our initial proper glimpse at the forthcoming Splatoon title, which shifts the emphasis from online multiplayer to single-player, and it’s gliding onto Switch 2 on 23rd July 2026. And…Read More Read More

Talking Point: What’s A ‘Good Deal’ For An Xbox Series X or S In 2026?

It’s becoming increasingly challenging to articulate! Here and there, we occasionally encounter inquiries from individuals who have noticed an Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S, or maybe even acquired one already, and are questioning if they secured a “great bargain” in the transaction. To be honest… Read More

Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 18-19)

Something fresh on Game Pass? Welcome to yet another weekend! It’s been a hectic week in Xbox territory with some intriguing news articles, an entirely new showcase launch, and numerous Game Pass releases to enjoy – so there’s a lot to dive into over the next few days. Here’s what we’re engaging with this weekend: Read the complete article on purexbox.com… Read More

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

We’ve had to bide our time, but it’s at last here. We’ve needed to remain patient for Replaced’s debut on Xbox Game Pass, but the moment has ultimately arrived – and we’re eager to hear your thoughts on the game thus far. Upon its launch this week, the media appeared to embrace Sad Cat Studios’ vibrant platformer… Read More

Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (18th April)

Taking the Pragmata method. Hello. Alright, enough rambling, for heaven’s sake. This week witnessed the debut of Pragmata from Capcom for the Switch 2, and although it shouldn’t truly come as a surprise, the action game is exceptionally great. We gave it a rating of 9/10. Read the complete article on nintendolife.com…Read More Read More

Talking Point: What Would You Want From A New Star Fox Game?

WHAAAAT? Rumors of an upcoming Star Fox title this year eagerly anticipated to be revealed by Nintendo for the summer have numerous fans on alert. On one side, it has been almost a decade since Lylat’s best had their last game — the commendable but contentious Star Fox Zero — thus it is undeniably the perfect moment for a new installment in the series…Read More Read More

Talking Point: What Have You Bought In The Xbox Spring Sale 2026?

It concludes in merely a few hours’ duration! It’s ultimately nearing the conclusion of the Xbox Spring Sale 2026. This substantial promotion featuring more than 2000 markdowns has been active since the beginning of April, but its conclusion date is today (April 15th), with the offers poised to lapse in the next few hours. We’ve endeavored to supply a range of guides for the Spring Sale over the previous weeks… Read More

Talking Point: If The Star Fox Rumours Are True, Where The Heck’s Our Captain Toad Sequel?

Treasure Lacker.The buzz on the street is that Nintendo possesses an Arwing in the maintenance bay and it’s prepared for launch.Of course, speculations are merely, uhh, speculations, until the Big N verifies, but there’s something about the whispers of a new Star Fox title that seems subtly credible to me…Read More Read More

Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 11-12)

Moment to launch your fresh bookstore? Welcome to yet another weekend! The sun is fading here in the UK following a milder beginning to this week, so that’s an ideal opportunity to return indoors and enjoy some gaming time. Perhaps even initiate a new venture in Tiny Bookshop on Xbox Game Pass? Anyway… Read More

Talking Point: Are You Happy With The New Updates Coming To Xbox Consoles So Far?

We’re receiving fresh functionalities on Series X|S! We haven’t had ample time to accurately assess how chief Asha Sharma will perform in her new position as Head of Xbox, but one aspect we’re enjoying thus far is the group’s revitalized emphasis on the console, and that’s beginning to materialize with new enhancements coming for Series X|S users. Indeed… Read More

Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (11th April)

Fight night. The weekend has finally arrived, so it’s moment for another installment of What Are You Playing! We suspected that activity might ease off a bit following last week’s Galaxy Movie celebration, but nope. We received a fresh Pokémon title in the form of Pokémon Champions (accompanied by glitches and peculiar resolution issues…Read More Read More

Talking Point: If Someone Was Buying Their First Xbox Today, What Games Would You Recommend?

In other terms, what are the fundamentals for a novice? Every so often, we encounter individuals who are stepping into the Xbox universe for the initial time with a new Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, or even an Xbox One console, and they’re frequently inundated with choices on what to play first. Just take a look at what Xbox Game Pass presents — we’re discussing hundreds of games from spanning four generations of Xbox consoles at this moment… Read More

Talking Point: How Many Consoles Have You Bought At Launch, And Were They Worth It?

Not only Xbox, but all platforms! It’s a tranquil Easter Monday with not much happening at the moment, so let’s engage in a brief conversation! Today, we’re inquiring how many consoles you’ve purchased at launch, and if you ultimately concluded they were worthwhile. You don’t need to confine yourself to merely Xbox… Read More

Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (4th April)

Catching a film?Hello there, delightful folks. (Hey, Alex is unavailable at the moment, so I’m snagging the tagline.)It’s been a Mario-packed week with the debut of a particular record-shattering cinematic release. Indeed, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie launched with fire flowers blazing this week. Reviews trailed in the wake of its predecessor…Read More Read More

Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 4-5)

An Easter weekend exclusive!Welcome to your initial weekend in April! With Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 making its debut on Game Pass Premium a few days prior, we anticipate a multitude of Xbox gamers diving into 2025’s GOTY for the very first time – that’s undoubtedly a fantastic approach to enjoy a prolonged Easter weekend!Here’s what we’ll be engaging in over the coming days:Read the complete article on purexbox.com… Read More

Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (28th March)

Ready? Combat! You’ve accomplished it, everyone. You’ve made it through another week, so congratulations! It’s been a fairly calm week, but we’ve indeed had some items to discuss. First off, Nintendo verified that its digital Switch 2 titles will be less expensive than their physical counterparts in North America…Read More Read More

Talking Point: Xbox GPU Members, What Do You Think Of ‘Ubisoft+ Classics’ So Far?

The application was included in Ultimate nearly six months back. It has been nearly six months since Xbox revealed that, as part of a significant redesign to Xbox Game Pass, a service entitled “Ubisoft+ Classics” would be incorporated into the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass levels. In this process… Read More

Talking Point: Do You Think Project Helix Will Support Physical Xbox Games?

Or is MS transitioning entirely to digital? With numerous discussions surrounding Project Helix emerging from GDC 2026, we have gained additional insights into Microsoft’s next-generation concept – encompassing overarching specifics on the hardware, how creators will be able to leverage it, and the notion that Xbox is aiming to unify everything into a more cohesive PC-meets-console environment… Read More

Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (21st March)

Pokémoar? It’s Saturday, wonderful individuals, and we’re back after yet another eventful week in the realm of video games! Well, it wasn’t exceedingly eventful, Nintendo-wise, but it still felt bustling as Pokopia continues to dominate the Switch-2-dom, and Nintendo itself just casually released a firmware update with a new Handheld Boost Mode feature that instantly had us freeing up memory space to redownload and test a multitude of Switch 1 classics…Read More Read More

Talking Point: 20 Years Later, How Do You Feel About The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion In 2026?

Did the remaster provide you with a fresh admiration for it? We’ve got a significant birthday to commemorate today! Bethesda’s The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is officially marking its 20th anniversary, having initially launched on March 20th of 2006 for the Xbox 360 and PC. It has since become recognized as a timeless masterpiece… Read More

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

Are you enduring the desert warmth? Welcome to yet another weekend! It’s been a hectic week on Xbox once more, featuring the release of Crimson Desert on Series X|S, Disco Elysium joining the Game Pass collection, and much more! There’s a lot to be enjoying, so here’s what we’re diving into this weekend: Read the complete article on purexbox.com… Read More