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Poll: What's Your Verdict On The Gears Of War: E-Day Beta?
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Poll: What's Your Verdict On The Gears Of War: E-Day Beta?

Have you been taking part in weekend two?It's almost time for the Gears of War: E-Day Beta to come to an end! The second weekend of the beta kicked off on Thursday and disappears on August 17th at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm BST, so we thought we'd use this opportunity to get your final thoughts on what you've been able to play so far.Of course, the Beta is just a small portion of what'll be available in the final release this October, and we haven't had a chance to sample the campaign whatsoever yet

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Hex Park Review

You probably shouldn't expect much from a game that costs less than a single espresso, but even then, Hex Park still falls short.  The post Hex Park Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

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Four Games Are Confirmed For Xbox Game Pass In September 2026 So Far
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Four Games Are Confirmed For Xbox Game Pass In September 2026 So Far

Looking forward at what's to come.We've made a habit of casting our gaze ahead and sharing with you an early look at what's in store for September 2026's Xbox Game Pass lineup. So far, we know of four games scheduled to arrive in a few weeks' time.We've got dates for two pretty beefy additions in Minecraft Dungeons 2 and Dune: Awakening, and it seems there's already plenty of hype surrounding both. Of course, expect to see plenty more games added to September's offering over the coming weeks.Rea

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Pieced Together Review

Pieced Together doesn’t enter the narrative game hall-of-fame, then, but it pays a visit and comes away with a delightful scrapbook of its memories. The post Pieced Together Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

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viaim OpenNote Review

Use the viaim OpenNotes as open-ear earbuds - whether you are doing exercise, want to hear conversations around you, or for comfort - and you’ll have a whale of a time. The post viaim OpenNote Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

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Feature: These 30+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (August 17-21)
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Feature: These 30+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (August 17-21)

Including two big single-player releases!Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for August 17-21! We've got two particularly big single-player releases over the next few days in The Sinking City 2 and Mortal Shell 2, while other highlights include Backyard Baseball, an expansion for STALKER 2, and hopefully more Xbox Game Pass titles to be announced very soon.Here's what's coming to Xbox next week:Read the full article on purexbox.com

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Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 15-16)
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Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 15-16)

Gears again? Mafia? Or Madden NFL 27?The weekend is upon us, people! You know the drill, it's time to pick up your favourite Xbox controller and get cracking with your gamin' masterplan.There's a few games out and about this week, such as Madden NFL 27 if you're all about that yardage. Hell Let Loose: Vietnam is in the mix too, alongside indie gems like Wild Blue Skies and Duskfade that are worth checking out.Read the full article on purexbox.com

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Car Service Simulator Puts You In Charge Of The Garage

There are few things more satisfying than taking a tired old car, fixing what is broken and watching it come back to life. Car Service Simulator puts that satisfaction at the heart of its latest garage management challenge. The post Car Service Simulator Puts You In Charge Of The Garage appeared first on TheXboxHub.

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Here's What The Mafia: Definitive Edition Upgrade Looks Like On Xbox Series X|S
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Here's What The Mafia: Definitive Edition Upgrade Looks Like On Xbox Series X|S

A first look at the long-awaited upgrade.Today's the day for the free Mafia: Definitive Edition upgrade (for digital owners of the game) on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, and I've personally been eagerly awaiting its arrival for the past 24 hours.If you haven't managed to locate it yet, you'll want to look for something called "Mafia: Definitive Edition for XBOX Series X|S" on the Microsoft Store - it's a totally separate game to the original Xbox One version. As long as you own Mafia: DE in d

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Whisper of the House Unpacks Cozy Xbox Preorders Today

Hello, XBOX community! I am Zhicheng, Producer at GD Studio. I work with a small, tight-knit indie team of fewer than ten people who pour our hearts into making warm, meaningful games. Today, I am incredibly excited to announce that my pixel-art cozy game, Whisper of the House, is officially available for preorder on XBOX […] The post Whisper of the House Unpacks Cozy Xbox Preorders Today appeared first on XBOX Wire.

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Mafia: The Old Country – Man Of Honor Continues Enzo’s Story

Mafia: The Old Country - Man of Honor expands Hangar 13's gritty crime drama with two new story chapters, fresh Free Ride activities and a sizeable collection of new weapons, vehicles and outfits. The post Mafia: The Old Country – Man Of Honor Continues Enzo’s Story appeared first on TheXboxHub.

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Talking Point: Amid Rising Console Prices, What Would You Do If Your Xbox Broke Tomorrow?
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Talking Point: Amid Rising Console Prices, What Would You Do If Your Xbox Broke Tomorrow?

Buy another one? Wait for Helix? Go back to an older model?The industry is in a bit of a mess at the moment when it comes to console prices. We've already heard a lot about about the component crisis that's causing console price tags to continually rise across the board, and it was back in June that Xbox specifically announced a significant increase for both the Xbox Series X and Series S.<related ids="204515">Read the full article on purexbox.com

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Four New Indie Games Are Proving Highly Popular On Xbox Right Now
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Four New Indie Games Are Proving Highly Popular On Xbox Right Now

They're all amongst the top 50 paid games on the Microsoft Store.It looks like Xbox has been updating the "Top Paid" section of the Microsoft Store over the past few hours, and it highlights that four unlikely indie games in particular have all made their way into the top 50 list for "paid" downloads.The one that's doing extremely well is Dispatch, which is the Telltale-style story game about a former superhero who runs a dispatch service for a group of ex-supervillains. It's been in the top fiv

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Cancelled First-Party Xbox Title Shows Up In A Random Fishing Game
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Cancelled First-Party Xbox Title Shows Up In A Random Fishing Game

Talk about hidden Contraband.It's been just over a year since Microsoft scrapped its Xbox exclusive Contraband, teased as an open-world co-op smuggling experience from Avalanche Studios. Until now, all we'd seen was its teaser trailer and a handful of leaked screenshots showing early UI. Now, in one of the most random leaks we've come across, it looks like a test world for Contraband was tucked away inside Call Of The Wild: The Angler, one of the developer's other games.<related ids="193302"&

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Next Week on XBOX: New Games for August 17 to 21

Welcome to Next Week on XBOX! In this weekly feature we cover all the games coming soon to XBOX Series X|S, XBOX One, XBOX on PC, and Game Pass! Get more details on these upcoming games below and click their profiles for further info (release dates subject to change). Let’s jump in! S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost […] The post Next Week on XBOX: New Games for August 17 to 21 appeared first on XBOX Wire.

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1986 Amiga Classic Gets Rebuilt With Two New Game Modes For Xbox Series X|S
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1986 Amiga Classic Gets Rebuilt With Two New Game Modes For Xbox Series X|S

It's called Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns.We've had a whole bunch of really interesting indie releases on Xbox this week including Wild Blue Skies and Duskfade, and another one is a remake of a 1986 Amiga classic that's just launched on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S.The game we're referring to here is called Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns, and it's a strategy title where you have to try and compete for land by taking part in battles, jousts, rescuing maidens and various

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Can Your Defence Survive The Chaos Of Tower Dominion?

Tower defence is easy to understand. The difficult part is building a defence that doesn't fall apart when the game decides to throw something considerably nastier at it. Tower Dominion launches today on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, with PlayStation and Nintendo Switch versions also available, offering a roguelike take on the genre where experimentation is very much part of the plan. The post Can Your Defence Survive The Chaos Of Tower Dominion? appeared first on TheXboxHub.

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Hunahpu Quest. Mechanoid Brings A Hardcore Puzzle Adventure To Xbox

Hunahpu Quest. Mechanoid launches on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Windows PC, giving players a colourful but decidedly unforgiving adventure built around puzzles, platforming and plenty of mechanical nasties. The post Hunahpu Quest. Mechanoid Brings A Hardcore Puzzle Adventure To Xbox appeared first on TheXboxHub.

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Hidden Legends 2 Takes Its Hunt For Secrets Into The Fairytale World

There is something rather satisfying about finding an object that was hiding in plain sight, particularly when a game gives you an entire fairytale world to rummage through. Like that of Hidden Legends 2 then... The post Hidden Legends 2 Takes Its Hunt For Secrets Into The Fairytale World appeared first on TheXboxHub.

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Hell Let Loose: Vietnam Comparison Shows Difference Between Xbox Series X And Series S
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Hell Let Loose: Vietnam Comparison Shows Difference Between Xbox Series X And Series S

Take a look at how the Xbox versions measure up.Hardcore FPS Hell Let Loose: Vietnam launched yesterday to some generally favourable review scores, and so we thought to share footage from both the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S versions of the game.As has become fairly custom for 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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Gravity Paws Gives A Lost Dog The Power To Turn The World Upside Down

There are plenty of platformers that give their hero a trusty weapon, a double jump or perhaps a handy grappling hook. Gravity Paws though? Well, that hands its canine star the ability to flip gravity instead. The post Gravity Paws Gives A Lost Dog The Power To Turn The World Upside Down appeared first on TheXboxHub.

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Xbox Adds Gorgeous New Dynamic Background Ahead Of August 20th Release
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Xbox Adds Gorgeous New Dynamic Background Ahead Of August 20th Release

It gets prettier the more you look at it.Microsoft's library of dynamic backgrounds on Xbox Series X|S continues to grow this week, with this gorgeous new addition from GSC Game World.The reason is likely to get folks pumped for the upcoming release of Stalker 2's first major DLC expansion, Cost of Hope, launching on Xbox on August 20, 2026. Have a gander at the new background in all of its glory below, and underneath you can peep a short video showing how the dynamic elements work.Read the full

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