Pokémon Champions Battle Pass vs. Premium Battle Pass Rewards: What’s The Differe

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Face off against other Trainers from around the world in Pokémon Champions, and you will be rewarded with…
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First Pokémon Champions Mystery Gift Code Now Live

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The Pokémon Company International has started the first Mystery Gift code distribution for Pokémon Champions, which is out…
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First look at the 007 First Light Limited Edition DualSense Wireless Controller 

Just as every secret agent carries their signature weapon, every player has a signature controller. Today, we’re excited to share a first look at the new DualSense wireless controller – 007 First Light Limited Edition. Featuring a golden sheen and radiant barrel design, the controller frames James Bond’s iconic codename and weapon on the DualSense […]


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'We Got Pokémon In No Man's Sky' - New Xeno Arena Update Arrives On Xbox & Game Pass

All these years later, this game continues to surprise us!No Man's Sky has received a new update on Xbox and other platforms today (don't forget, it's included with Xbox Game Pass), and this "Xeno Arena" update basically brings a version of Pokémon to the game!In Xeno Arena, you'll be able to build up a pet squad, train them and improve their stats, and then send them into "epic simulated showdowns" in the arena itself.Read the full article on purexbox.com


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Rumour: Xbox To Release Halo: Campaign Evolved In July 2026, Early Access Included

The rumour mill is suggesting a late July launch.There's been a lot of speculation this year already about when the big four Xbox first-party games will release — we already know about Forza Horizon 6 on May 19th, but what about Halo, Fable and Gears?Well, we might be getting closer to an answer on Halo: Campaign Evolved, as a new rumour suggests the game will be coming out on July 28th, 2026, with an early access period taking place from July 23rd.Read the full article on purexbox.com


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Xbox Achievements Are Getting A 'Refresh' With Multiple New Improvements

"We’re excited to hear what you think".We didn't see this one coming! It's just been announced that Xbox achievements are getting multiple new improvements, including a brand-new visual refresh, and these are rolling out to Xbox Insiders starting today.The most major difference here is that achievements now look different — they feature "updated icons and animations when you unlock classic or rare achievements", and you can see an example of a rare achievement up above.Read the full article on purexbox.com


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007 First Light Delayed Into Summer 2026

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IO Interactive and Amazon MGM Studios have confirmed that 007 First Light on Nintendo Switch 2 has been…
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Four Games Are Available Today Across Various Tiers Of Xbox Game Pass (April 8)

New games for Ultimate, Premium & Essential players.Welcome to your latest Xbox Game Pass update! Today, we've got four games entering various different XGP tiers - including two new Premium titles, one new Essential title and a PC-only addition across all tiers of Xbox Game Pass.Here are your four new Xbox Game Pass additions, complete with all of the platform & tier info you need to know:Read the full article on purexbox.com


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Xbox Offers Free Rechargeable Batteries To Fans Affected By Recent Controller Shippi

Specifically if you didn't get AA batteries in the box.Did you buy an Xbox controller over the past few months and discover there were no AA batteries included with it? If that's the case, you're likely being treated to a free rechargeable battery as an apology from Team Xbox!Specifically, they're saying that if you bought an Xbox Wireless Controller since December 2025 that didn't come with batteries, "you may be eligible" for this offer. Here's a bit more about it:Read the full article on purexbox.com


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Here's What Starfield's New Update Looks Like On Xbox Series X|S & PS5

A quick glance at the new version.The latest major update for Starfield officially dropped yesterday - adding new "Free Lanes" content along with a paid Terran Armada expansion — and the game also officially released on PS5 for the first time.With that in mind, we thought we'd take a look at the Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PS5 and PS5 Pro versions following the update, both in terms of a comparison as well as whether anything particularly notable has changed on Xbox.Read the full article on purexbox.com


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