Microsoft Has Explored Allowing AI & Other Xbox Players To Help Control Your Games
Microsoft has officially filed a patent that could fundamentally alter the way players interact with challenging video game content, introducing a concept known as "help sessions." The patent, titled "STATE…
Planet of Lana 2: Children of the Leaf
The highly anticipated sequel to the critically acclaimed 2023 puzzle-platformer, Planet of Lana, is slated for a Q1 2026 release, with official confirmation pointing to March 5, 2026. Titled Planet…
GameStop’s Retro Gamble: Can a UK Success Story Inspire a North American Revival?
The weekend rush at a Milton Keynes CeX store paints a vibrant picture of a thriving second-hand market for video games and electronics, a stark contrast to the often quiet…
Super Battle Golf’s Meteoric Rise on Steam Spurs Anticipation for Xbox Console Release
The independent gaming landscape has once again delivered an unexpected phenomenon, with "Super Battle Golf" achieving "incredible" sales figures on Steam, rapidly cementing its position as a breakout success. This…
Xbox Developer Direct 2026 Set to Ignite the Gaming Year with Fable, Forza Horizon 6, and Beast of Reincarnation
The highly anticipated Xbox Developer Direct showcase for early 2026 is officially slated to kick off the new year of gaming on Thursday, January 22nd, at 12:00 PM CT. This…
Evo France Shatters Records, Becomes Largest Fighting Game Tournament in European Union History
Nice, France – The vibrant city of Nice is poised to become the epicenter of the global fighting game community as Evo France officially commences, having already achieved a monumental…
Xbox Staff Weekend Playthroughs Highlight Industry Shifts: Game Pass, Legacy Titles, and Indie Discoverability
The personal gaming selections of Pure Xbox staff members for a typical weekend offer a microcosm of the broader shifts and enduring trends currently shaping the video game industry. From…
Xbox Game Pass Cloud Gaming Expands to Amazon Fire TV Sticks, Furthering Microsoft’s Hardware-Agnostic Strategy
Microsoft is set to significantly broaden the reach of its Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription service, announcing the imminent compatibility of its cloud gaming platform with select Amazon Fire TV…
Seven Amazing Things Phil Spencer Did During His Reign As Head Of Xbox
When Spencer assumed the role of Head of Xbox in March 2014, the platform was reeling from the disastrous launch of the Xbox One. Under previous leadership, the console had…
Project Helix and the Future of Xbox: Analyzing the Potential for a 2027 Next-Generation Console Launch
Microsoft has officially initiated the public discourse surrounding its next generation of gaming hardware with the revelation of Project Helix, a codename that signals a transformative shift in the company’s…