Watch the Phantom Blade Zero gameplay deep dive State of Play on August 17, pre-orde

We’re excited to share that Phantom Blade Zero is now available for pre-order. We’re also sharing a deeper look at the game in a special Phantom Blade Zero gameplay deep dive State of Play broadcast, streaming August 17 at 7:00pm PT / 10:00pm ET | August 18 at 3:00am BST / 10:00am Beijing Time / […]


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(For Southeast Asia) First look at Marvel’s Wolverine Limited Edition PS5 Console

Last month, the team at Insomniac Games and Marvel Games shared lots of new details and reveals at San Diego Comic-Con for Marvel’s Wolverine. Today, we’re giving a first look at the PS5 Digital Edition – Marvel’s Wolverine Battle Yellow Limited Edition Bundle, which features a PS5 Digital Edition that captures the raw ferocity of […]


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Xbox Boss Reveals Brief Thoughts On Elder Scrolls 6 After Seeing A 'Live Playthrough'

And racks up millions of views in the process.Xbox boss Asha Sharma has been racking up a ton of attention on social media this evening after sharing that she was recently able to get a behind-closed-doors look at The Elder Scrolls 6.Sharma took to the X (aka Twitter) platform a few hours ago to enthuse that "the scale and grandeur are incredible" in the game, and "the story is even greater".Read the full article on purexbox.com


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Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Publisher Reveals Runtime Ahead of Xbox Game Pass La

And how big the download sizes are on PC and console.As we creep closer to the release of Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, we're beginning to learn more about the game, including how long it'll take to beat.First thing's first, publisher Focus Interactive has updated Resonance's FAQ page to confirm that the game can be completed in 20 hours, give or take, making it the longest Plague Tale title so far.Read the full article on purexbox.com


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Roundup: Here's What The Previews Are Saying About Star Wars Zero Company

"Something every Star Wars and turn-based afficionado should put on their wishlist".The early word for Star Wars Zero Company is in, with several outlets saying pretty much the same thing: that it's brilliant.Previews are coming in thick and fast for the upcoming turn-based tactics game with a Star Wars twist, and, as expected, there are plenty of comparisons to XCOM. The general vibe is overwhelmingly positive, but c'mon people, why're we still using Firaxis Games' 2012 banger as a benchmark? I mean, I get it... it is giving the XCOM sauce.Read the full article on purexbox.com


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Lord Of The Rings Xbox 360 Game Gets Surprise Shadow Drop For Modern Platforms

"Step into a darker, grittier Middle-earth.".Nobody saw this one coming! It's been announced today that Lord of the Rings: War in the North — which first released back on the Xbox 360 in 2011 — has received a Legacy Edition for modern platforms including Xbox Series X and S.The game is an action-RPG that received quite lukewarm reviews back in the day, featuring third-party combat built around a co-op experience. Today's new release of the Legacy Edition has been created by Aspyr, and it's apparently "optimised" for solo play while also featuring both split-screen and online co-op.Read the full article on purexbox.com


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Digital Foundry Shares 'Highly Impressive' Analysis From Gears Of War: E-Day's Beta

"A standout example of what Unreal Engine 5 can achieve on consoles".Last weekend, The Coalition hosted the first of two Gears of War: E-Day Multiplayer Betas on Xbox Series X|S and through the Xbox PC app. The turnout was massive, with players sharing videos of their favourite moments from the Early Access Beta, which climbed to seventh spot amongst Xbox's most popular games.Now though, Digital Foundry has gone deeper into that emergence hole, providing an in-depth analysis for Gears of War: E-Day on both Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S.Read the full article on purexbox.com


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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Nintendo Switch 2 Review

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First look at Marvel’s Wolverine Limited Edition PS5 Console bundle and accessorie

Last month, the team at Insomniac Games and Marvel Games shared lots of new details and reveals at San Diego Comic-Con for Marvel’s Wolverine. Today, we’re giving a first look at the PS5 Digital Edition – Marvel’s Wolverine Battle Yellow Limited Edition Bundle, which features a PS5 Digital Edition that captures the raw ferocity of […]


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Eight Xbox Games Are Getting Delisted In August & September 2026 So Far

Here's what's on the chopping block.It's been a while since we last highlighted a list of delisted games on Xbox, and that's obviously a good thing - it means there haven't been many notable ones in recent weeks, although that's kind of about to change in the near future.August is actually very quiet for upcoming delisted games on Xbox right now, but we've had a few small indies that have disappeared without warning already, so we at least wanted to bring those to your attention. At the same time, the list for September has started taking shape, so those ones are well worth keeping in mind as well.Read the full article on purexbox.com


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