Talking Point: What Are Your First Impressions Of Crimson Desert On Xbox?

Enjoying the fresh open-world RPG? The buzz of the community this past week in the gaming sphere has certainly been Crimson Desert, as the Pearl Abyss RPG has captured the attention of many in recent days. Indeed, this title has been anticipated for quite a while, and has established its presence in a relatively calm week regarding significant Xbox launches… Read More

Talking Point: What Should Xbox Call Its ‘Project Helix’ Console?

Any suggestions for the title of the forthcoming Xbox? With information gradually beginning to seep out regarding Project Helix and Microsoft’s upcoming generation strategies, we’ve started pondering what the group might ultimately designate its next-gen Xbox console once the Project Helix moniker is likely phased out. This has consistently been a fascinating subject concerning Xbox because… Read More

Talking Point: What Do You ‘Expect’ From Xbox Over The Next Five Years?

How will everything appear when the 30th anniversary arrives?Back at the beginning of the week, we communicated how Microsoft leader Satya Nadella recently expressed some rather intriguing thoughts regarding fan anticipations at Xbox, including a necessity to “ensure they cherish us for what they anticipate us to accomplish”.Nadella didn’t truly elaborate on this, however… Read More

Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (14th March)

Pokémanz.Hello everyone, and welcome to this innovative notion known as ‘the weekend’. It’s an unusual one, but we’re all in for it.Before we plunge into what we’re engaging with, let’s check out what’s transpired this week, shall we? To begin with, Nintendo has joined numerous other firms in North America in filing a lawsuit against the government for its extensive implementation of tariffs…Read More Read More

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

Exploring Night City on Xbox Game Pass? Welcome to another weekend! With Mother’s Day arriving this Sunday here in the UK, some of us will be dedicating extra moments to family this weekend, yet that doesn’t imply we’re not sneaking in some Xbox time too. Indeed… Read More

Talking Point: Xbox Game Pass Players, What Do You Think Of Cyberpunk 2077?

Relishing your moments in Night City? Microsoft’s most significant enhancement to Xbox Game Pass this previous week was undoubtedly Cyberpunk 2077, as CD Projekt RED’s extensive futuristic RPG is now accessible to XGP subscribers. Following its inclusion in Game Pass Premium and Ultimate several days ago… Read More

Talking Point: Are You Happy With Xbox Game Pass Ultimate In 2026?

Or do you believe Essential or Premium are superior choices? Nearly six months ago, Microsoft revamped its Xbox Game Pass subscription service; introducing options like XGP Premium and raising the cost of its Ultimate tier. Although Ultimate’s main focus still centers on day one releases — especially from Xbox Game Studios — we are beginning to notice numerous Game Pass updates that deliver older AAA games to both Premium and Ultimate… Read More

Talking Point: Are You Tired Of The Talking Flower Yet?

Pass me the herbicide. It’s that season of the year once more when we Brits strain our eyes at our DAY / MONTH / YEAR calendar arrangement and attempt to spot the ‘MAR10’ concealed within. Indeed, MAR10 Day has returned again, and it’s especially significant this occasion…Read More Read More

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

REplay.With another hectic month in the realm of Nintendo concluded, the weekend has eventually arrived.There was an abundance of exciting news this week, as we witnessed Balatro launch in a fresh Switch 2 version (RIP our leisure time), Nintendo persisted in rolling out streams of updates, the 3DS celebrated its 15th anniversary…Read More Read More

Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (February 28

Sure! Here’s the modified text with synonyms and restructured sentences: It’s got to be Resi 9, correct? February is nearly done! Certainly, the chilly gray heavens of what seems like the longest winter ever are finally changing here in the UK – just in time to cozy up and enjoy a massive horror game over the weekend… Read More

Talking Point: What Are Your First Impressions Of Resident Evil Requiem On Xbox Series X|S?

Enjoying it thus far?By far the most significant launch of last week was Resident Evil Requiem, with Capcom presenting the newest main series installment to Xbox gamers on Friday, February 27th. Keeping that in consideration, we’re going to assume that a considerable portion of you have already invested some of your end-of-month coins on this title… Read More

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

X-tra effort. Welcome back to another installment of What Are You Engaging In! What an extraordinary week, huh? Clearly not satisfied with merely one unexpected announcement this week, Nintendo presented two monumental news revelations to our doorstep. Initially, we received an unanticipated shadow release for Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (which appears rather delightful…Read More Read More

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

We’ve witnessed several significant Game Pass inclusions this week! Another weekend has arrived! It has been a rather hectic week regarding XGP additions, so we have ample content to explore here; Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, The Witcher 3, and additional titles have joined the library in recent days. That noted… Read More

Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (14th February)

Kept you in suspense for 60fps, right? Ah, affection is in the atmosphere, everyone. Indeed, it’s the weekend, and we’re peering at our collection of games with nostalgic yearning. We can’t allow them to remain unplayed, can we? Before we plunge into what we’re launching, though, let’s reflect on the past week…Read More Read More

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 S… 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 the complete article on purexbox.com… 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 a week – and we’re curious to know if you truly believe it’s going to meet that launch date. Read the full article on purexbox.com… 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 than Nintendo and creator Retro Studios had wished. If Metacritic ratings are any indication…Read More 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