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…
The 2026 Evo Awards: Nominations Open for Fighting Game’s Pinnacle Achievements
The fighting game community (FGC) is gearing up for its most prestigious annual celebration as the 2026 Evo Awards have officially opened for nominations. Following a thrilling year of electrifying…
You can play Black Ops 6, Warzone & Modern Warfare 3 on your phone this month
Microsoft has officially confirmed that Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will be available Day One on Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta) for Game Pass Ultimate members. This highly anticipated title,…
Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition Review
The release of Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition marks a significant, if slightly delayed, milestone for one of the video game industry’s most enduring and visually distinct icons. Developed in collaboration…
Valve Enforces Stricter Sponsorship Rules for Counter-Strike 2 Esports Teams, Barring Skin Gambling and Trading Affiliations
Valve, the developer behind the immensely popular tactical shooter Counter-Strike 2 (CS2), has significantly tightened its regulations regarding the association of professional esports teams with services centered around its in-game…
Xbox Project Helix Set to Usher in the 10th Generation of Console Gaming Amidst Industry Evolution
The landscape of console gaming, a domain characterized by cyclical innovation and intense competition, is poised for its next significant transformation. Industry observers and enthusiasts alike are keenly anticipating the…
Thailand Esports Star Disqualified from SEA Games for Cheating in Arena of Valor Match
The 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, a prestigious multi-sport event that celebrates regional athletic prowess and burgeoning esports talent, was marred by a significant controversy on December 15th when a…