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Saturday30th Dec 2023
Talking Point What Are Your Favourite Xbox Memories Of The Past 12 Months?
Does anything specific come to mind? Let us know!
This weekend, we're looking back on a crazy year for gaming in general, with some of the highlights for Xbox being the releases of Starfield, Hi-Fi RUSH and Forza Motorsport along with the acquisition of Activision Blizzard. Beyond all the headline-making news though, t
Feature Ten Of The Best Xbox Games We Didn't Get Around To Reviewing In 2023
Stop, stop! We're already dead
With the dust now settling on one of the best years we can remember for video game releases, we're finally managing to catch our breath over the festive break and take a look back at everything we've thoroughly enjoyed playing in 2023. Yes we've had all of the biggies, your Starfield and your Baldur's Gate 3, Alan...
Reminder Xbox Game Pass Is Losing Three Games This Weekend (December 31)
It's the end of the road for GTA V
It's time for the final set of Xbox Game Pass departures in 2023! There are three titles that will be leaving Game Pass on December 31st, and they're highlighted by Rockstar Games' ever-popular Grand Theft Auto 5. Here's the full list of games leaving Xbox Game Pass on December 31st: Xbox Game Pass: Leaving Soon...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (December 30-31)
We're saying goodbye to another year!
Well, it's almost time to close the book on 2023! In this final weekend before the new year, there's plenty to keep ourselves busy on Xbox including an incredible backlog of Game Pass titles and some new additions to the Xbox Countdown Sale! Here's what we're playing this weekend: Fraser Gilbert, Editor: I...
Friday29th Dec 2023
Pick One Which Is Your Favourite Xbox First-Party Release Of 2023?
Is it Starfield or something else?
Earlier this week we talked about Xbox's first-party lineup for 2023 - asking you for your overall grade of Xbox's output over the last 12 months. At the time of writing a 'Grade B' has been the most popular pick, which is a respectable rating, but now we want to know which release in particular you all liked best...
Hitting the open road
Naturally, our 2024 Xbox Game Pass lineup is a bit all over the place right now. We have quite a few games coming to the service next year already, but lots are carried over from 2023 and don't have specific release dates just yet. However, one title that does have a confirmed date is indie adventure Open Roads - and it's...
Talking Point Do You Think We'll See Another Forza Horizon Game Anytime Soon?
It's already been two years since FH5!
If you can believe it, we're already beyond the two-year point for Forza Horizon 5; the latest game in the Forza Horizon series launched in November 2021. At one point, a two-year release cycle was the norm for Forza releases, although that's clearly changed in recent years. The question is, how close are we to...
News Free-To-Play Football Game 'UFL' Delayed To 2024 Following Recent Alpha Launch
"2024 will be the decider"
The upcoming FIFA / EA Sports FC competitor UFL has announced that it's now aiming for a 2024 launch; bringing free-to-play football to Xbox next year. Taking to Twitter, Strikerz CEO Eugene Nashilov discussed the team's upcoming plans for the title - alongside a now-inevitable delay. P
News Xbox Sparks Fury Over Using AI-Generated Art To Promote Indie Games
The post has since been deleted
The ID@Xbox program has been growing for years now, with an indie-focused team over at Microsoft using it to build relationships with developers and bring their games to Xbox and at times, Game Pass too. However, a now-deleted Christmas post from Team Green didn't do much to help public perc
Thursday28th Dec 2023
Talking Point 10 Years Later, Would You Consider The Xbox One Era Officially Over?
Countless games are still being made for it
The Xbox One has enjoyed a lifespan that's differed to every other Xbox console so far. Over 10 years since it first released back in November of 2013, this is a system that still continues to deliver in 2023 with countless new games. Microsoft clearly built the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S with the...
News Xbox Still Working On Baldur's Gate 3 Saving Issue, Taking It 'Very Seriously'
"It's a complicated one"
December was supposed to be a month of celebration for Baldur's Gate 3's Xbox arrival, and while it's definitely still gone down well, it's also been suffering with a major issue in which players' save files are randomly being deleted. This is still happening as we approach 2024, and as we'd suspected, it's apparently an...
News Retro Gaming Store Wants Help Designing OG Xbox Shells For 2024 Launch
"Yes, we are going to make it in 2024"
Remember when translucent gaming products were a big thing? Sure, we've had a few official Xbox controllers recently that are carrying that retro-inspired torch, but back in the day almost every gaming platform had some see-through tech to show off. Well, third-party manufacturer 'Retro Game Restore' is looking...
Guide All Xbox Series X|S Games That Support 120FPS
Take advantage of super high framerates
One of the cool features of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S is the ability to play games at up to 120 frames per-second, providing a new level of smooth performance never before seen in Xbox history. Originally, this feature was only limited to a set number of titles, but that number has grown as more...
News SnowRunner Sequel 'Expeditions' Gets March 2024 Release Date For Xbox
Stuck in the mud
Back during Gamescom 2023 the team behind Xbox Game Pass hit SnowRunner announced its next game in the series - and we now have a proper launch date for the title. Expeditions: A MudRunner Game takes the franchise back to its sludgy roots next March. Unfortunately this one won't
News Gorgeous Retro Racer 'Horizon Chase 2' Blasts Onto Xbox In Spring 2024
Chasing new horizons
The team behind Horizon Chase Turbo has announced a new Xbox launch window for its sequel; Horizon Chase 2. The retro racing series grew last year with a Switch and Epic Games Store release for Turbo's successor, and it'll soon be Xbox's turn. All being well, Horizon Chase 2 will land on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S in Spring...
Roundup The Most Wholesome Xbox Reactions We've Seen This Christmas
"This is what it's about"
One of the things we most look forward to every Christmas is seeing the reactions from new Xbox owners who have just received their very first Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S consoles, and 2023 definitely hasn't disappointed us! Over the past few days, various wholesome videos have been shared on social media - a few of...
Wednesday27th Dec 2023
Talking Point What's Your Favourite Xbox Remake Of All Time?
There've been some amazing glow-ups over the years
Yesterday, we ranted and raved about Resident Evil 4 Remake and how it — and the likes of EA's Dead Space remake — deserves to be in the 2023 GOTY conversation. These are just a couple of amazing remakes we've had recently - and they both successfully built on fan-favourite titles adored by...
News Here Are The Top 10 Most Popular Games In Xbox's Countdown Sale 2023
Have you bought any of these yet?
With less than a week of Xbox's 2023 Countdown Sale remaining, we thought we'd take a look at the sale's most popular titles across Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and yep - even Xbox 360. There are some amazing deals to be had from this promotion, as we've already covered, but it's always interesting to see what's...
News Fallout: London Finally Makes Its Long-Awaited Arrival In April 2024
"This looks absolutely incredible"
2024 looks set to be a big year for Fallout! We've got the Fallout 4 next-gen update on the way in the near future, the TV show is coming to Amazon Prime, and the long-awaited DLC-sized mod called "Fallout: London" launches in April 2024! If you haven't heard of the latter, it's a project that's b
News 'Like a Dragon' Dev Explains Why Infinite Wealth Isn't Launching On Game Pass
"I think each title has its own goals"
As we look ahead to 2024, one of the biggest releases for January is Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth, which arrives just two months after the Xbox Game Pass release of Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name. Unlike Like a Dragon Gaiden though, Infinite Wealth won't be dropping on Game Pass at launch...
News Starfield's Recent Review Rating Has Dropped To 'Mostly Negative' On Steam
New players don't seem to be getting on with Xbox's RPG
Just over a month ago, Starfield dropped to a 'Mixed' overall user rating on PC platform Steam, and at the time the game's recent reviews also matched up with the platform's overall 'mixed' rating. However, in the weeks since then, Bethesda's open-world RPG has seemingly been getting a more...
Deals 100+ Games Added To This Week's Xbox Sales (December 26 - January 2)
The final set of discounts for the year!
Xbox has unleashed a final set of discounts on us for 2023, adding around 100 games to the huge Xbox Countdown Sale which also ends in the middle part of next week. As usual for a Tuesday refresh, these reductions are mainly just for Xbox Game Pass members, but we do have a few extras thrown into the mix as...
Tuesday26th Dec 2023
Feature In The End, Are You Happy With Xbox's First-Party Lineup For 2023?
What have you made of it?
After Xbox's much-documented barren spell in 2022, this year finally delivered some major first-party games to help fill out our 2023 gaming calendars. Largely bolstered by the recent addition of Bethesda alongside Xbox Game Studios, it's been quite a big year for Xbox with several AAA titles gracing the Game Pass library...
News Metacritic Reveals The 10 Worst-Rated Video Games Of 2023
We've had some real stinkers this year!
Alright, we've already looked at the best Xbox games according to Metacritic in 2023 - and you've also given us your official Pure Xbox Game of the Year - so it's time to look at the absolute worst titles of the past twelve months as well. This is where things get a little strange, as Metacritic only...
Talking Point If You Could Bring Back Any Old Xbox Feature, What Would It Be?
1 Vs. 100? Snap Mode? The Blades? Tell us!
This year marks the 21st anniversary of Xbox as a brand, and over the past couple of decades, Microsoft has learned an awful lot about how to develop new consoles, features and everything else in-between. But as great as the Xbox experience might be in 2023, we're still left wishing a few classic features...
Soapbox Remakes Like 'Resident Evil 4' Deserve To Be In The GOTY Conversation
Capcom has mastered the remake
At this time of year we're all thinking about our favourite games of 2023 - and it's been a heck of a year this time around! Personally, I haven't quite nailed down my number one spot yet (I'm still playing Alan Wake 2 OK, it's been a busy year cut me some slack), but I've started to see some chatter online about what...
Monday25th Dec 2023
Feature Pure Xbox's Game Of The Year 2023
The votes are in!
Well, well, well. If it isn't the end of another tortuous year on the hellish space prison that is planet Earth. 2023 has been a real one alright, simultaneously jam-packed full of some of the best games we've ever clapped eyes on, whilst the industry itself faced widespread job losses and closures that were, for the most part, due...
News Merry Christmas And Happy Holidays From The Team At Pure Xbox!
And thank you for your support as always
It's the most wonderful time of the year, or so they say! If you're celebrating Christmas today, we hope you have an excellent time - and welcome to any new PX members who have just received their first Xbox console as a present! We're starting to slow down at the moment here at Pure Xbox as the team takes a...
Sunday24th Dec 2023
News Two Games Are Confirmed For Xbox Game Pass In January 2024 So Far
Xbox is keeping quiet at the moment!
December and January are always strange times for Xbox Game Pass. We get very little in the back half of December to shout about, and we're usually kept in the dark about what's to come in January as well. That's the case once again this year, as we haven't had a Game Pass addition since December 14th, and Team...
Saturday23rd Dec 2023
Poll What Were The Best Xbox Game Pass Additions In 2023?
It's been another hectic year!
Once again, it's been absolutely stacked year for Xbox Game Pass in 2023! We've seen so many games come to the service over the past 12 months, including some massive first-party titles along with the usual slate of third-party gems. Some of this really does blend into the Game of the Year discussion as well, as we've...
