Five Xbox Games Are Set To Be Delisted In May & June 2026
Update: LEGO 2K Drive added to the mix.As the new month begins, it's time once again to look at the delistings for both May and June 2026, and there's actually quite a lot going on even beyond the four games, so bear with us — this might get a little confusing.We'll break it all down for you in a…
Forza Horizon 6 Is Immensely Popular Already, Even In Early Access
Worth paying a premium for?It's well-documented at this point that Microsoft first-party games such as Forza Horizon 6 launch day one for Game Pass on Xbox and PC - yet despite that, some releases still perform very well outside of the subscription service. And, well, that seems to be happening…
Two New Xbox Controllers Have Leaked, Seemingly Including The Elite Series 3
Surprise!We've been waiting so long for Microsoft to unveil the Xbox Elite Series 3 Controller, and it appears to have leaked accidentally today via a Brazilian regulator, along with a second controller geared around Xbox Cloud Gaming.This is being shared by Tecnoblog (thanks to The Verge for the…
Poll: Are You Planning To Buy 007 First Light Later This Month?
The release is creeping up on us!We're obviously in the thick of talking about Forza Horizon 6 right now, and LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is around the corner as well (along with plenty of other great games), but we've also got one eye on 007 First Light - a James Bond game we've been…
Xbox Has Just Discounted Another 1000+ Games On The Microsoft Store
As part of two new sales.We've been treated to a couple of big new sales on Xbox today, amounting to over 1000 discounts on the Xbox Store!These are made up of an ID@Xbox Mega Sale and a Publisher Spotlight Series sale, featuring deals for some pretty massive games such as Baldur's Gate 3, Cronos:…
Forza Horizon 6 Comparison Shows Difference Between Xbox Series X And Series S
How the Xbox versions stack up.Here we go, everyone! Forza Horizon 6 news is dropping all over the place today (including our review!), and therefore we've finally got some official footage from both the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S versions to share with you.As we often do, we're looking to…
Roundup: Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Forza Horizon 6
The verdict is in.With the Forza Horizon 6 embargo lifting earlier today, it's no surprise that an absolute ton of reviews are flooding in for Xbox's first-party title, including here at Pure Xbox where we gave it a 9/10 in our review:<related ids="201047">Read the full article on purexbox.com
Feature: Four Things I Love About Playing Forza Horizon 6 On The ROG Xbox Ally X
Horizon on the go.While Ben has been busy playing on his Xbox Series S for the official Pure Xbox review of Forza Horizon 6, I've also been playing the game on a mix of the Xbox Series X and the ROG Xbox Ally X, and it's been a great experience so far!In fact, I've ended up using the Xbox Ally more…
Review: Forza Horizon 6 (Xbox) - Playground Delivers Another Exceptional Open-World Racer
Toygoata.After 14 long and thrill-filled years, Forza Horizon has finally landed in Japan; where fans have wanted the series to go for some time now. Heading to Tokyo and its surrounding areas was the no-brainer, the banker, the one that couldn't fail - and Xbox & Playground Games have indeed…
Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (May 14-17)
A particularly good selection this week!Xbox Free Play Days is back again for the next few days, and as always, we've got a few titles that are free to play throughout its duration, including a game that might whet your appetite for Forza Horizon 6!JDM: Japanese Drift Master is that game, which…
Two Games Are Available Today Across Various Tiers Of Xbox Game Pass (May 14)
Here's what's coming to XGP Premium & Ultimate today.Welcome to your latest Xbox Game Pass update! Today, we've got two games joining various tiers of the service - one of which is a brand-new "day one" title for Ultimate and PC members, while the second is moving over to XGP Premium.If you're…
'Judas Is A Huge Amount Of Work' - BioShock Creator Opens Up About Making New Xbox FPS
Ken Levine's next game is still coming... eventually.Ever since the game was first revealed more than three years ago, we've been incredibly excited to play Judas; the next title from BioShock creator Ken Levine. While the game's upcoming Xbox launch still hasn't been dated (we're remaining…
New Console Start-Up Animation Rolling Out To Xbox Insiders, Gamerscore Badges Also Detailed
Say hello to a new Series X|S boot animation!After Asha Sharma first teased the news last week, Microsoft has today revealed that the new console start-up animation is rolling out to Xbox Insiders today, with a full rollout to come to all Series X|S players in the coming weeks.Read the full article…
Garfield Is Getting A New 3D Platformer On Xbox, And People Seem Hyped For It Already
From the team behind the recent Smurfs games.Anyone fancy a new 3D platformer based around Garfield on Xbox?Well, that's exactly what we're getting in the form of Garfield: Escape from Monday for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S (along with various other platforms) on September 24th, 2026.Read the…
Guide: Subnautica 2 Release Date, Release Times & Preload Details On Xbox Game Pass
Coming day one on XGP!Excited for Subnautica 2? The sequel to Subnautica has been a long time coming, but the follow-up is finally launching this week, and it's going to be included with Xbox Game Pass on day one!We're seeing massive interest in this one — especially with how well it's already…
Talking Point: What Dream Reveal Would You Like To See At The Xbox Games Showcase 2026?
Is this finally the year of Banjo-Kazooie?We've just checked the calendar and realised that we're less than a month away from the big Xbox Games Showcase 2026! For those who aren't aware, this typically marks Xbox's most important event of the year, putting a spotlight on tons of upcoming games…
The Top Two Best-Selling Games On Steam Right Now Are Upcoming Xbox Game Pass Titles
Making bank on Steam too.You'd be forgiven for thinking that whenever a game launches into Xbox Game Pass on day one, it probably doesn't sell too well outside of the service - and while that certainly can happen, it's not always the case. Sometimes games are just so popular that they shift plenty…
Rumour: Project Helix Unlikely To Include Disc Drive, But Xbox May Have A Digital Solution
"Take this with a huge pinch of salt and a healthy dose of speculation".We've been pondering for a while now about whether Xbox might choose to avoid including a disc drive in the next-gen Project Helix console, and a new report suggests that might indeed be the case.Windows Central's Jez Corden…
Forza Horizon 6 Progression Methods Detailed, Including A New 'Horizon Play' Feature
Three main ways to progress.In the build up to Forza Horizon 6, much has been said about the game's progression after concerns about campaign structure following Forza Horizon 5 - and just ahead of launch, the team at Playground Games has gone into more specifics about how you'll progress at…
'NBA The Run' Brings Its NBA Street Vibes To Xbox This June
Releasing in just a few short weeks.If you were a fan of NBA Street back in the original Xbox era, you'll want to keep your eye on an upcoming game known as NBA The Run, which is landing on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on June 9th, 2026.The game clearly takes inspiration from NBA Street, and its…