I felt like Sands and Relics was a toe in the water, a test of whether this kind of puzzle would be accepted by the baying puzzle hordes. I think it will, but it will need a Sands and Relics 2 to really push the format to its limits. The post Sands and Relics Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.
There are detective games that ask you to solve murders, uncover conspiracies and save the world. Then there's Kat-tastic Hidden Object, a game that would much rather have you helping adorable cats solve cosy mysteries around town. The post Cats, Clues And Cosy Puzzles Await In Kat-tastic Hidden Object appeared first on TheXboxHub.
Most puzzle games ask you to figure out where to go. Sands and Relics asks a slightly more awkward question: what happens when the path disappears behind you? The post Don’t Trust The Ground Beneath Your Feet In Sands and Relics appeared first on TheXboxHub.
Those old crime dramas make it look easy. A detective strolls into a crime scene, spots a tiny clue everyone else somehow missed, and within an hour, the case is wrapped up. But the reality is a little messier than that, and FORENSIC - M.E. Protocol looks keen to remind players just how much work goes into uncovering the truth. The post Can You Solve The Case? FORENSIC – M.E. Protocol Arrives On Xbox And PC appeared first on TheXboxHub.
Few games link skill, style, and player identity as closely as Counter-Strike. The post Why Rare CS2 Skins Still Shape Esports Culture appeared first on TheXboxHub.
Desktop computers have shifted from hidden office tools to the centerpieces of modern rooms. The post Custom PC Builds That Turn Hardware Into a Display Piece appeared first on TheXboxHub.
A worthy trade-off?Ugh, here we go. Control Resonant looks amazing, and we absolutely can't wait to play it on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on September 24th. However, we won't be playing on September 22nd, as early access is exclusive to PS5.Yes, as spotted by our sister site Push Square, Remedy's Thomas Puha has confirmed that early access is a PS5-only feature for the new Control game, which certainly stings a bit from an Xbox perspective.Read the full article on purexbox.com
It's releasing this month on Game Pass.Alright, who had Age of Empires: Mobile on their bingo card for the next Xbox first-party release?It's been confirmed today that the PC Edition of the game will release on June 23rd, 2026 across Steam, the Microsoft Store and PC Game Pass, featuring a new "PC-optimized experience designed for mouse and keyboard", along with 4K visuals and crossplay with the mobile version.Read the full article on purexbox.com
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Seven months of fantastic new games are ahead of us!Update: As mentioned, we're updating this feature on a monthly basis, and it's now been adjusted for June. We've taken a few games away, added a few in, and changed a handful of dates around for games that are coming up.With 2026 now starting to kick into gear, it's time to look ahead at what this year has in store for us! There are hundreds and hundreds of games that will be releasing on Xbox in 2026, and we've whittled down the current list i
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That face says it all.Ugh, here we go. Control Resonant looks amazing, and we absolutely can't wait to play it on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on September 24th. However, we won't be playing on September 22nd, as early access is exclusive to PS5.Yes, as spotted by our sister site Push Square, Remedy's Thomas Puha has confirmed that early access is a PS5-only feature for the new Control game, which certainly stings a bit from an Xbox perspective.Read the full article on purexbox.com
We've all had that moment. You stare at the screen, convinced you've painted yourself into a corner. Then, a few seconds later, the solution suddenly clicks into place and you wonder how you ever missed it. Moves: Perfect Pair looks built around that exact feeling. The post Can You Make The Numbers Match In Moves: Perfect Pair? appeared first on TheXboxHub.
A game where skill is said to decide everything.The modern-day football / soccer game scene, at least in the AAA space, feels a little underbaked. EA Sports FC 26 is decent but predictable, eFootball 2026 isn't as good as PES used to be (sorry, personal bias there!), and UFL is a fun Ultimate Team alternative, but it's the only other major option if you don't want to play EA or Konami's games.Could GOALS spruce things up a little bit? Well, it depends on what you're looking for out of a football
Just when you thought the roster in WWE 2K26 couldn't get any bigger, 2K has rolled out another wave of content. The post WWE 2K26 Turns Up The Summer Heat With Ringside Pass Season 3 appeared first on TheXboxHub.
It seems somebody at Ocean Media has decided that one Mahjong release wasn't enough for a single day. Hot on the heels of Eco Mahjong comes Mahjongus: Mystery of Fortescue, another tile-matching adventure from publisher Ocean Media and developer JetDogs Studios. The post A Magical Mystery Unfolds In Mahjongus: Mystery of Fortescue appeared first on TheXboxHub.
Microsoft reveals the latest batch.Microsoft has today revealed the first official roundup of Xbox Game Pass titles for June 2026, with nine games joining the service from June 3-16, including the likes of Undisputed and Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions.Don't forget that three games arrived on Game Pass yesterday as well, including Jurassic World Evolution 3:Read the full article on purexbox.com
EA Sports has revealed the cover athlete for Madden NFL 27, with Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams earning the honour. The post Madden NFL 27 Names Caleb Williams As Historic First-Ever Chicago Bears Cover Star appeared first on TheXboxHub.
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Most witches spend years learning how to cast spells. But Spellthief Erinn has decided that if she can't use magic herself, she'll simply borrow everyone else's. The post Steal Magic With Spellthief Erinn appeared first on TheXboxHub.
Part of the yearly June tradition.Every single year since 2021, Xbox has been giving away Don't Nod's Tell Me Why for free as part of Pride Month, and that's exactly what's happening again in June 2025, with the game already showing as free on the Xbox Store right now.Specifically, you're looking for the "Tell Me Why: Chapters 1-3" version of the game, as it's split into multiple chapters that continue the story as you progress. Tell Me Why is already included with Xbox Game Pass as well, but if
There aren't too many Mahjong games that come with a story. You're usually presented with a stack of tiles, asked to match pairs, and left to quietly work your way through dozens of puzzles. Eco Mahjong takes a slightly different approach. The post Can Mahjong Save The Planet? Eco Mahjong Thinks So appeared first on TheXboxHub.
Some horror games throw monsters at you from the very first minute. Others take their time, slowly building a sense of unease before pulling the rug out from under your feet. Like Scarlet Wolf then... The post Dark Secrets And Deadly Corridors Await In Scarlet Wolf appeared first on TheXboxHub.
