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

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