(For Southeast Asia) Pulse Elevate wireless speakers launch November 12, 2026

Update (August 19, 2026): Pulse Elevate wireless speakers in Midnight Black and White will launch starting on November 12, 2026,* with a recommended retail price (RRP) of  SGD 319 / MYR 1,099 / THB 8,499 / PHP 14,709 / VND 6,999,000. Pre-orders for Pulse Elevate speakers will be available starting from September 2, 2026 in […]


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Mortal Shell 2 Comparison Shows Difference Between Xbox Series X And Series S

Here's a look at how the Xbox versions hold up.Action-RPG Mortal Shell 2 is available now on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S for those who nabbed the Devout Edition, with its proper launch coming August 20th. Early reviews and impressions paint this dark adventure as a pretty darned great one, boasting an 84 on Metacritic.But how does it perform on Xbox hardware? Well, you know the drill when it comes to these comparison features - we've turned to Fuzion Xbox Testing on YouTube, who has once again provided gameplay for both consoles.Read the full article on purexbox.com


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Multiple GTA 6 Gameplay Videos Appear To Have Leaked, But There's A Catch Or Two

Ahead of the official reveal next week.It was all the way back in 2022 that GTA 6 suffered a major leak of in-progress gameplay footage, and it looks like something similar has happened today, with a bunch of new gameplay circulating across social media in particular.We're not going to share the footage here for obvious reasons, but the initial clip appeared to show Jason playing basketball in his backyard, while the second clip showed off some driving and combat. More clips may yet surface.Read the full article on purexbox.com


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These 10 Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (August 18 - September 1)

Microsoft reveals the latest batch.Microsoft has revealed the second official roundup of Xbox Game Pass titles for August 2026, with 10 games joining the service from August 18 - September 1, including the massive day one addition of Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy.Here's the full list of games coming to Xbox Game Pass from August 18 - September 1:Read the full article on purexbox.com


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Battlefield 6 Is Free To Play On Xbox This Week, Starting Today

Wouldn't possibly have anything to do with the Modern Warfare 4 beta...The team at BF Studios has announced Battlefield 6 is free to try on all platforms, starting today and running through until August 25th. The free trial period just so happens to coincide with a particular Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta, and It's not the first time something like this has happened.The Call of Duty series has deployed this tactic for quite some time, hosting similar limited-time free trials alongside seasonal updates to keep people on the game. Battlefield followed suit, and now the two FPS giants seem to pull this stunt on the regular.Read the full article on purexbox.com


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10+ Huge SEGA Games Are Cheaper Than Ever In New Xbox Publisher Sale

A particularly fantastic new set of offers!A new Tuesday brings a new set of Xbox offers on the Microsoft Store, and we're particularly intrigued by this latest SEGA Publisher Sale as it reduces quite a significant number of games down to their lowest prices ever in digital form.We're talking some really big titles here - Sonic X Shadow Generations, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, Yakuza 0 Director's Cut, Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties, Football Manager 26, Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage and others.Read the full article on purexbox.com


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Mortal Shell 2 Comparison Shows Difference Between Xbox Series X And Series S

Here's a look at how the Xbox versions hold up.Action-RPG Mortal Shell 2 is available now on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S for those who nabbed the Devout Edition, with its proper launch coming August 20th. Early reviews and impressions paint this dark adventure as a pretty darned great one, boasting an 84 on Metacritic.But how does it perform on Xbox hardware? Well, you know the drill when it comes to these comparison features - we've turned to Fuzion Xbox Testing on YouTube, who has once again provided gameplay for both consoles.Read the full article on purexbox.com


https://www.purexbox.com/news/2026/08/mo...d-series-s

Talking Point: Would You Buy A New Version Of The Simpsons: Hit & Run For Xbox Serie

It sounds like it could be happening.For years and years at this point, it's felt like The Simpsons: Hit & Run has been primed for a remake or remaster on modern consoles, but whatever reason it's never happened - although it finally seems more likely than ever.As you may have seen, Simpsons creator Matt Groening hit the headlines over the weekend by suggesting that he thought "the original game is coming back in some form", before showrunner Matt Selman humourously cut him off.Read the full article on purexbox.com


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Meet the Lovecraftian monstrosities of The Sinking City 2, out today on PS5

Hi everyone, my name is Evgeny Maloshenkov, and I’m responsible for creature design at Frogwares, the team behind The Sinking City 2. When we started working on the sequel back in 2023, we knew we wanted to take the series in a new direction. The original The Sinking City was an open-world Lovecraftian detective adventure. […]


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New NBA 2K27 gameplay details on The City, co-op, MyNBA eras, and more

Enter the World of 2K and get your competitive fix with the NBA 2K27 Preseason Breakdown: Game Reveal recap! Live from the Inuit Dome in Los Angeles, CA, NBA 2K hosted a 45-minute livestream detailing the most exciting updates and in-game enhancements coming in NBA 2K27. In case you missed it, we’ve got you covered. […]


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