Fraser Gilbert

United Kingdom

Editor for @PureXbox. Previously freelance at Official Xbox Magazine, GamesRadar, FourFourTwo, PC Gamer, GamesMaster, and others.

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These 30+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (June 23-28)

1 week ago | purexbox.com | Fraser Gilbert |Anthony Dickens

"I've been able to find out all this information"Four Games Are Confirmed For Xbox Game Pass In July 2025 So FarAn early look at what's to come
Backyard Baseball '97 Isn't On Xbox Yet Because It's 'Not Working Properly', Says Developer

1 week ago | purexbox.com | Fraser Gilbert |Anthony Dickens

If you're a baseball fan of a certain age, you probably remember Backyard Baseball - a series of PC games that were beloved back in the '90s in particular. The '97 version of Backyard Baseball has been enjoying a resurgence on various platforms recently including Switch and PS5, but there's no version of it for Xbox... yet.
Rumour: Xbox-Branded Meta Quest VR Headset To Be Unveiled Next Week

1 week ago | purexbox.com | Fraser Gilbert |Anthony Dickens

It's been a busy time for Xbox announcing new hardware recently, and it sounds like it's going to happen again before the end of the month - according to a new rumour which suggests an "Xbox Quest 3S" VR headset is on the way. This is coming from Kevin Lopez at Game Sandwich, who says the device will essentially be a "newly colored Meta Quest 3S with various Xbox add-ons" including an Xbox controller and three months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
If You Want To Play The New 'Skate' On Xbox, Now's The Time To Sign Up

1 week ago | purexbox.com | Fraser Gilbert |Anthony Dickens

NewsXboxSkateXbox OneXbox Series XXbox Series SXbox playtests begin in JulyIt's been a long time now since Skate 4 (later named as just "Skate") was first announced back in the summer of 2020, but it's finally almost ready to release - and you've got the chance to play it on Xbox over the coming weeks.
Phil Spencer Gives Special Shoutout To Upcoming Xbox Game Pass Indie

1 week ago | purexbox.com | Fraser Gilbert |Anthony Dickens

NewsXboxPhil SpencerXbox Game PassMixtapeIt's called "Mixtape", and the Xbox boss LOVES the soundtrackWe saw a lot of upcoming Xbox Game Pass titles during the summer showcase season this year, and one that perhaps flew under the radar a bit was Mixtape - a title that was featured during the Summer Game Fest 2025 livestream.
Reminder: The Xbox 360 Is Surprisingly Decent For Backwards Compatibility

1 week ago | purexbox.com | Fraser Gilbert |Anthony Dickens

As you can see, I spoke about this a few years ago at Pure Xbox, and it feels like now is the perfect time to remind everyone of its potential - the Xbox 360 supports a whopping 466 original games out of the 989 that were released.
15 New Games Quietly Added To Xbox 'Stream Your Own Game' Library

1 week ago | purexbox.com | Fraser Gilbert |Anthony Dickens

NewsXboxStream Your Own GameXbox Cloud GamingIncluding the infamous MindsEye!It's time for another Xbox 'Stream Your Own Game' update! We don't hear much about this program officially from Team Xbox, but they've added 15 games to the library in June already - including on a near-daily basis over the past week.
Rematch Is 'Driving Me Crazy' Because Of Selfish Teammates, Say Frustrated Players

1 week ago | purexbox.com | Fraser Gilbert |Anthony Dickens

Rematch made its debut on Xbox Game Pass yesterday alongside its official launch across all platforms, and most people seem to be having a blast with it so far - but it's also infuriating because of how team-based its gameplay is. As mentioned in our 8/10 review of Rematch here at Pure Xbox, it's a game that generally "punishes players who think they're the bee's knees and can do everything on their own".
Ark Ascended's 'Ragnarok' Update Brings Its Massive Free Map To Xbox Game Pass Today

1 week ago | purexbox.com | Fraser Gilbert |Anthony Dickens

NewsXboxArk Survival AscendedArk Ragnarok AscendedUpdatesXbox Game Pass"Ragnarok Ascended has officially landed in ARK: Survival Ascended"We're all done for brand-new game releases on Xbox Game Pass this week, but if you're looking for an update to a game that's already on there, you might be interested in checking out Ark: Survival Ascended's new Ragnarok DLC.
Xbox Journalist Denies Report About Backwards Compatibility Plans For 2026

1 week ago | purexbox.com | Fraser Gilbert |Anthony Dickens

Earlier today, an elaborate report from YouTuber eXtas1s about Xbox's apparent backwards compatibility overhaul for 2026 began attracting a lot of attention online, and many have been trying to find out more details in the hours since. Speaking on social media a few hours later, Windows Central editor Jez Corden explained that he believes the report is "false", advising that although Xbox wants to bring more games to more places, "this particular scenario isn't on the cards today".