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Double Fine Reacts To Xbox Closure Rumours With Single Emoji
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Double Fine Reacts To Xbox Closure Rumours With Single Emoji

Racks up 400,000+ views in the process.Last night was crazy, wasn't it?! All sorts of rumours and reports were flying around about potential Xbox studio closures, with some of the affected companies including Compulsion Games, Ninja Theory and Double Fine.Nobody said anything from Compulsion or Ninja Theory last night, but we did hear from Double Fine - literally in the form of a single emoji on social media, posted across X/Twitter and BlueSky.Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 16.06.2026 12:00 Uhr
Report: Multiple Xbox Studios In 'Active Negotiations' With Microsoft To Avoid Closure
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Report: Multiple Xbox Studios In 'Active Negotiations' With Microsoft To Avoid Closure

Update: Ninja Theory reportedly set to be closed.Today has been absolutely dominated by reports that one or more Xbox studios could be closed soon by Microsoft, and Bloomberg is now reporting that at least three are in active negotiations with Microsoft over their futures.The outlet names Compulsion Games (which was already rumoured to be shutting down), Double Fine (Psychonauts, Keeper, Kiln) and Ninja Theory (Hellblade) as these studios, with several others also "at risk of being shuttered". I

Pure Xbox 15.06.2026 22:55 Uhr
The First Review Is In For The Adventures Of Elliot: The Millennium Tales
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The First Review Is In For The Adventures Of Elliot: The Millennium Tales

Famitsu gets ahead of the main embargo.Arguably the biggest new Xbox release this week is Square Enix's The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, and while we've still got a few days until its June 18th release, the first review has officially arrived for it.This is coming from the Japanese outlet Famitsu, which has given the game a 34/40 rating. We haven't found a transcript of the review itself yet, but the score has been doing the rounds on social media.Read the full article on purexbox

Pure Xbox 15.06.2026 20:30 Uhr
Compulsion Games Might Be Getting Shut Down By Xbox, Says Report
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Compulsion Games Might Be Getting Shut Down By Xbox, Says Report

Update: Source says they're in negotiations with Microsoft.Just a few minutes ago, we reported on a rumour that suggested Xbox could be closing two studios in 2026, with one of them being Compulsion Games - the studio behind We Happy Few and South of Midnight.The folks over at Kotaku are also now reporting that Compulsion Games is set to be shut down, with the outlet stating it's "unclear" how many people will be impacted, although the studio potentially employs over 100 workers right now.Read t

Pure Xbox 15.06.2026 19:04 Uhr
Compulsion Games, Ninja Theory & Others Might Be Getting Shut Down By Xbox
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Compulsion Games, Ninja Theory & Others Might Be Getting Shut Down By Xbox

Update: Negotiations seemingly taking place.Just a few minutes ago, we reported on a rumour that suggested Xbox could be closing two studios in 2026, with one of them being Compulsion Games - the studio behind We Happy Few and South of Midnight.The folks over at Kotaku are also now reporting that Compulsion Games is set to be shut down, with the outlet stating it's "unclear" how many people will be impacted, although the studio potentially employs over 100 workers right now.Read the full article

Pure Xbox 15.06.2026 19:04 Uhr
Rumour: Journalist Suggests Two Xbox Studios Are 'At Risk Of Being Closed' In 2026
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Rumour: Journalist Suggests Two Xbox Studios Are 'At Risk Of Being Closed' In 2026

One said to be a complete shock.Back on Thursday, we covered a couple of reports from Bloomberg and The Verge that suggested Xbox could be in line for some major job cuts soon, and that a studio closure or "changes to the lineup" could be involved as well.<related ids="202467">Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 15.06.2026 17:45 Uhr
Two Key Members Of Xbox Game Studios Are Stepping Down
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Two Key Members Of Xbox Game Studios Are Stepping Down

"I’m proud to say we delivered many flawless launches".You can't go a day without some kind of big story in the world of Xbox right now!This latest one concerns the leadership at Xbox Game Studios, as boss Craig Duncan has announced that he's stepping down from his role, and Chief of Staff Louise O'Connor is doing the same thing.Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 15.06.2026 16:35 Uhr
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BrokenLore: FOLLOW Review

While BrokenLore: FOLLOW is a good horror experience, I didn’t enjoy it quite as much as BrokenLore: UNFOLLOW. The post BrokenLore: FOLLOW Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 15.06.2026 16:19 Uhr
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Solitaire Crime Stories Chapter 1 Review

Solitaire Crime Stories Chapter 1 is not good, but it’s dumb fun nonetheless. The post Solitaire Crime Stories Chapter 1 Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 15.06.2026 15:39 Uhr
Fable Developer Highlights The Pros & Cons Of Delaying To February 2027
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Fable Developer Highlights The Pros & Cons Of Delaying To February 2027

"There was initially a little bit of disappointment".Amidst the craziness of the Xbox Games Showcase and all the other Xbox news that's been doing the rounds over the past couple of weeks, it was unfortunately confirmed that Fable was being delayed to February of 2027.Speaking to GamesRadar last week, Playground Games General Manager Ralph Fulton admitted that the delay caused "a little bit of disappointment" amongst the Fable development team, as they'd been fixated on a 2026 release.Read the f

Pure Xbox 15.06.2026 15:30 Uhr
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BrokenLore: DON’T LIE Launches This September

Psychological horror fans won't have to wait too much longer to uncover the next chapter in the increasingly unsettling BrokenLore universe. The post BrokenLore: DON’T LIE Launches This September appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 15.06.2026 15:23 Uhr
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Poppy Playtime: Chapter 5 Review

The ending and big reveal are worth the entry fee alone, but they are bogged down by the earlier moments. And it’s this middle section that stops Poppy Playtime: Chapter 5 from reaching the same heights as previous chapters. The post Poppy Playtime: Chapter 5 Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 15.06.2026 14:57 Uhr
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Atomic Owl Review

Atomic Owl is full of promise and potential, with the neon-soaked streets players traverse truly immersive, and a synth-based soundtrack that demonstrates the style-over-substance final product players are left with. The post Atomic Owl Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 15.06.2026 14:51 Uhr
Excited For Mistfall Hunter? It's Free To Play On Xbox For The Next Week
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Excited For Mistfall Hunter? It's Free To Play On Xbox For The Next Week

Ahead of its Xbox Game Pass release in July.Over the weekend, we highlighted a bunch of games that are already confirmed for Xbox Game Pass in July 2026, and one of them is Mistfall Hunter - a new PvPvE extraction ARPG releasing on July 29th.If you're intrigued about it and want to know more, we've got the perfect solution in the form of a Mistfall Hunter Open Beta that's literally just begun on the Microsoft Store for Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and PC.Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 15.06.2026 14:15 Uhr
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Gobliiins Collection Review

The Gobliiins series may not have been able to challenge the LucasArts adventures in their prime, but this is a remastered collection that would make any of those games truly envious. The post Gobliiins Collection Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 15.06.2026 13:26 Uhr
These Are The Top 10 Xbox Backwards Compatibility Requests After 750,000 Votes
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These Are The Top 10 Xbox Backwards Compatibility Requests After 750,000 Votes

For both the original Xbox and Xbox 360.Back at the start of May, we highlighted the top 10 Xbox backwards compatibility requests after 350,000 votes on the unofficial Xbox Game Preservation website - a website that's been vouched for by Xbox's Jason Ronald in the past.<related ids="200654">Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 15.06.2026 13:00 Uhr
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Hollowbody Review

If you're looking for a haunting journey through a dystopian Britain filled with mystery, horror, and atmosphere, Hollowbody could be the perfect tour guide. The post Hollowbody Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 15.06.2026 12:42 Uhr
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Kiko’s Apple Adventure Review

Kiko’s Apple Adventure is what happens when you blend a sokoban and sliding puzzle together, and sprinkle on so many additional mechanics that your ears start to bleed. The post Kiko’s Apple Adventure Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 15.06.2026 12:03 Uhr
Multiple Football Games (Including A New Game Pass Title) Arrive On Xbox This Week
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Multiple Football Games (Including A New Game Pass Title) Arrive On Xbox This Week

Got World Cup fever? Check out these new additions!How are you finding the World Cup so far?! Interested in playing some new football / soccer games on Xbox? Well, we've got a few new arrivals this week, including a new Xbox Game Pass addition that's been quietly revealed too.As mentioned in our "Games Coming to Xbox Next Week" roundup on Saturday, Copa City, Do You Really Know About Soccer? and Soccer Kid Collection are all releasing for the first time on Xbox this week.Read the full article on

Pure Xbox 15.06.2026 12:00 Uhr
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Sit Back And Solve With WORD SEARCH BY JGABRIB

Sometimes all you need is a cup of tea, a comfortable chair and a puzzle that gently exercises the brain. That's exactly where WORD SEARCH BY JGABRIB enters the conversation, launching today on Xbox Series X|S and PC. The post Sit Back And Solve With WORD SEARCH BY JGABRIB appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 15.06.2026 11:42 Uhr