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Xbox has had a significant week marked by major game launches and platform features. Gears of War: E-Day launched alongside over 15 other titles, with early impressions praising its campaign while highlighting performance gaps between Series X and Series S versions running on Unreal Engine 5. Meanwhile, Xbox expanded its Disc to Digital program to all users, enabling owners of physical game discs to claim digital licenses, with community efforts already documenting over 1,500 compatible titles across various publishers. The platform also introduced Mythic Achievements for completing all original game achievements, and CEO Asha Sharma reaffirmed Microsoft's long-term commitment to the Xbox brand amid ongoing market speculation.
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Forza Horizon 6 will launch on PlayStation 5 on January 26, 2027, with a premium early access option available five days earlier for those willing to pay extra. The first Premium Expansion pack will release simultaneousl…
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Capcom's Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen expansion releases today as the primary highlight among seven new Xbox titles launching October 9th. Additional releases include PAPERHEAD, a movement-focused boomer shooter hybrid,…
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Mafia 3 has received a free performance upgrade enabling 60 frames per second on Xbox Series X and Series S consoles. The update is currently available for digital owners, though players may need to manually search for t…
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Rockstar Games revealed six of GTA 6's radio stations featuring diverse musical genres including Latin, country, African, metal, pop, and hip-hop. Each station features celebrity hosts and previews showcase artists such …
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Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival has generated polarized reviews since its launch, with scores ranging from as low as 5/10 to as high as 9/10. Critics praised the game's respect for source material, compelling horror e…
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Fuse Games' Star Wars: Galactic Racer has received widespread acclaim, including from Digital Foundry, which highlighted the game's outstanding performance across Xbox Series X and Series S. The Xbox Series X version mai…
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Mafia II and III Definitive Edition have been rated by the ESRB for Xbox Series X and S, suggesting performance upgrades may be incoming for the current-generation consoles. This follows a similar pattern established by …
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Three new titles launched on Xbox today: Titanic Escape Simulator, a mystery game where players investigate suspicious deaths aboard the famous ship; Hidden Dogs, a cozy hide-and-seek game featuring over 500 hidden objec…
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The action game 007 First Light has received a 60FPS performance mode on Xbox Series S, though the update went largely unnoticed due to unclear patch notes from a recent DLC release. Players choosing the Performance opti…
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Xbox leadership revealed that Project Helix will anchor a broader family of next-generation devices, with some manufactured internally and others through external partnerships. The strategy acknowledges that different pl…
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Ubisoft is preparing a director's cut version of Watch Dogs: Legion scheduled for the first half of 2027, aiming to give the critically underperforming title a second chance with audiences. The original 2020 release, whi…
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Silver Pines, a survival horror metroidvania combining detective mystery elements with side-scrolling gameplay, has launched to widespread critical praise with multiple outlets awarding perfect or near-perfect scores. Th…
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CD Projekt Red has identified five priority fixes in development for The Witcher 3 Remastered following its recent release, addressing performance optimization, visual refinements, localization expansion, and audio issue…
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The multiplayer components of Gears of War: E-Day, including Horde Siege and Versus modes, successfully capture the excitement and gameplay that defined earlier entries in the franchise. The reviewer praises the multipla…
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Following widespread praise for Gears of War: E-Day's Xbox Series S performance, The Coalition's technical approach has generated interest from multiple development teams. The optimization technique employed by the studi…
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A Pure Xbox contributor shares initial thoughts on Star Wars: Galactic Racer from UK studio Fuse Games after going hands-on with an early build on Xbox Series X. The racing title delivers intense, fast-paced gameplay wit…
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Xbox's upcoming Project Helix console faces continued manufacturing headwinds as memory chip supplier Micron predicts demand will outpace supply through 2028, exacerbating an industry-wide component shortage. The RAM sho…
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Xbox's new Disc to Digital feature, which launched this week and supports over 1,500 physical games, does not work with any Forza Horizon or Forza Motorsport titles due to licensing restrictions. Players have been expres…
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Three notable game demos have recently arrived on the Xbox Store, including Castlevania: Belmont's Curse with progress carryover to the full game, FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves following its successful launch, and Elta:…
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The review covers only Gears of War: E-Day's campaign, with multiplayer impressions planned for later. It praises The Coalition for delivering strong combat, cinematic storytelling, and a return to elements that made ear…
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With the review embargo lifted, gameplay footage for Gears of War: E-Day on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S has been released. Digital Foundry describes the game as a major showcase for Unreal Engine 5 and one of the bes…
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Sony has introduced QSSR, an AI upscaling method for the standard PS5 that resembles the PSSR technology used on PS5 Pro. It examines game images pixel by pixel to sharpen details, with Ghost of Yotei and Marvel's Wolver…
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4A Games has confirmed native PS5 versions of Metro 2033 Redux and Metro: Last Light Redux, set to launch on 29th October 2026. Owners of the existing games will receive the upgrades at no extra cost. The PS5 releases ad…
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Xbox Free Play Days is offering a Ubisoft-themed selection from October 1 through October 4. Players can try Far Cry 6, Assassin's Creed Odyssey, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Skull and Bones, and The Crew Motorfest at n…
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More than 15 titles arrive on Xbox today, marking a busy start to October. The biggest launches include the Premium Edition of Gears of War: E-Day and Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve. Other releases include Dynasty Warriors…
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In an interview with The New York Times, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma said the Xbox brand is not for sale. She added that the company will pursue whatever steps, partnerships, and operating model are needed to succeed. Microsoft…
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September's Xbox Store lineup closes with a handful of new titles, mostly smaller indie releases. Neighbors: Suburban Warfare arrived as a free-to-play shadow drop following the Big Break Showcase, offering PvE and PvP c…
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Xbox has confirmed Mythic Achievements, a new reward for completing all original achievements in a game. The feature is rolling out to Xbox Insiders today, with a new Gaming tab and progress tracking. DLC achievements ar…
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Game Informer's 14-page GTA 6 cover story is free in its mobile app. The article highlights a map twice the size of GTA 5, six main regions, and a localized weather system with storms and rainbows. It also notes over 170…
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Xbox has opened its Disc to Digital feature to all console users after a brief testing period for Insiders. The announcement came from the official Xbox social account, and Xbox engineer Eden Marie said the functionality…
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After a short Xbox Insider test, the Disc to Digital feature is now available to everyone, letting owners of supported physical Xbox One and Series X discs claim digital licenses. Fans have assembled compatibility lists,…
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SEGA has begun rolling out its games through Xbox's Disc to Digital program, currently limited to Xbox Insider testing. Reported working titles include entries from Persona, Like a Dragon, Yakuza, and Unicorn Overlord, w…
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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Remastered is now available on Xbox Series X|S, and existing owners can upgrade at no extra cost. The Xbox Store listing has been updated to show the remastered edition, with an Xbox patch size…
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Gears of War: E-Day can now be pre-installed on Xbox and PC, with downloads around 120 GB on both platforms. The game launches in early access on October 1 for Premium Edition owners, while Standard Edition and Game Pass…
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Xbox has introduced Mythic Achievements, a completion reward that is now available for testing through the Insider program. The feature tracks full completion of a game's original achievement list, and extra achievements…
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Early footage of The Witcher 3 Remastered has appeared ahead of its September 29 release on Xbox Series X and Series S. On Series X, the game reportedly offers Quality and Performance modes with upscaled 1800p output and…
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Pure Xbox has rounded up the Xbox games scheduled to launch in October 2026. The list highlights major releases including Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve, Gears of War: E-Day, Star Wars: Galactic Racer, Clive Barker's Hellr…
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Two Xbox titles are set to lose their servers during October and November 2026. Rocket Racing, which is played inside Fortnite, will go offline on October 1, 2026. Call of Duty: Warzone will close for Xbox One when Moder…
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Xbox's Open World sale features discounts on large RPGs including Starfield and Assassin's Creed Shadows. Several highly rated Game Pass titles are also reduced, alongside a Ubisoft sale with 85-90% off many games. The f…
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Gears of War: E-Day is set to launch on Xbox Series X|S and PC on Tuesday, October 6. Early access begins on Thursday, October 1 for players who purchase the Premium Edition, Premium Upgrade Edition, or Collector's Editi…
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Pure Xbox staff discuss their weekend gaming plans for September 26-27. One writer mentions playing Gears of War: E-Day for review, while another plans to spend time with an upcoming Xbox release and NHL 27. The piece al…
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A roundup covers more than 30 titles scheduled for Xbox between September 28 and October 2. It highlights major releases like The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Remastered and Ace Combat 8, along with first-party titles Minecraf…
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CD Projekt Red has confirmed when The Witcher 3 Remastered will go live and how large its update will be. The free upgrade arrives on Tuesday, September 29 at 3am PDT / 6am EDT / 11am BST, with no preload period. On Xbox…
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Xbox Insiders have noticed a new Microsoft Rewards tracker on the dashboard and profile. It is designed to show daily streaks and the Xbox Game Pass Weekly Streak so users can avoid missing a day. Xbox has said it is tes…
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Takafumi Noma, director of Unicorn Overlord, is leading development on Dawngazer, a new action RPG for Nintendo Switch 2. Published by Good Smile, it is the first game in a new IP called Ignisphere, which will expand acr…
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Early reviews for Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve have arrived, earning an 88 average on Metacritic for the PS5 version, placing it among the top 20 games of 2026. Critics praise its exhilarating combat, cinematic presentat…
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Xbox is rolling out a dashboard feature for select Insiders that displays achievement progress and friends' online status directly on game tiles. The tags appear above tiles by default and move inside when a tile is enla…
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Xbox's Free Play Days event runs from September 24 to 27, offering PGA Tour 2K25 and The Division 2 to all players at no cost. Game Pass subscribers can also access The Escapists 2 and Young Suns during the same period. …
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This week sees the Xbox debut of SiN Reloaded, a remaster of the 1998 PC shooter from Nightdive Studios, along with the Alien Breed 35th Anniversary Collection. These releases bring multiple '90s games to the platform fo…
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