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Talking Point: How Do You Feel About Xbox Game Pass In 2026?
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Talking Point: How Do You Feel About Xbox Game Pass In 2026?

Is it still your primary way to play Xbox games?It's been a good few months now since Microsoft overhauled its Xbox Game Pass service, with Premium taking hold as the platform's mid-tier option whilst Ultimate got a bunch of new perks late last year, along with a hefty price bump. So, as we head into 2026, how do you feel about the subscription service and its place in the Xbox ecosystem?For almost a decade now, Xbox Game Pass has felt like the way to interact with the Xbox library, especially f

Pure Xbox 16.01.2026 13:00 Uhr
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Deadpool Unleashed! Marvel Rivals Season 6 Drops With Explosive Updates

Marvel Rivals is kicking off Season 6: Night at the Museum, and it’s shaping up to be one of the game’s most personality-packed updates yet. The post Deadpool Unleashed! Marvel Rivals Season 6 Drops With Explosive Updates appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 16.01.2026 12:51 Uhr
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From Demon Slayer To Farmer – Song Of The Prairie Finds A New Home On Xbox

Song Of The Prairie is now available on Xbox Series X|S, inviting players to step away from epic battles and into a peaceful rural life filled with farming, friendships, and gentle exploration. The post From Demon Slayer To Farmer – Song Of The Prairie Finds A New Home On Xbox appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 16.01.2026 11:41 Uhr
'This Blew Up Way Out Of Proportion' - JDM Dev Insists Forza Comment Was Just A Joke
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'This Blew Up Way Out Of Proportion' - JDM Dev Insists Forza Comment Was Just A Joke

It's racked up one million views.Back in October, we highlighted Japanese Drift Master as a "very intriguing" new racing game heading to Xbox a month later, and it's since launched to a decent 3.8/5 rating on the Xbox Store — 50% of all of its reviews are 5/5 on there.It's clearly a good game that's well worth considering, but unfortunately, the team attracted some criticism this week for a tweet that ended up going viral with one million views, in which they playfully compared the title to Forz

Pure Xbox 16.01.2026 11:30 Uhr
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Baking Time Turns Up The Heat On Xbox And Play Anywhere

Baking Time is stepping straight into the kitchen on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC and Xbox Play Anywhere, bringing with it fast-paced bakery chaos, adorable helpers, and an ever-growing menu of sweet treats. The post Baking Time Turns Up The Heat On Xbox And Play Anywhere appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 16.01.2026 11:13 Uhr
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Witches, Vampires And 2048? Queens Of The Abyss Invades Xbox

Battle Puzzle 2048 - Queens of the Abyss arrives on Xbox Series X|S, bringing a darkly playful fantasy spin to the familiar tile-sliding formula. The post Witches, Vampires And 2048? Queens Of The Abyss Invades Xbox appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 16.01.2026 10:59 Uhr
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Humanity’s Last Stand Begins In Neural Requiem On Xbox And PC

Neural Requiem launches on Xbox Series X|S and PC, throwing players into a bleak sci-fi future where humanity is already on the brink of extinction. The post Humanity’s Last Stand Begins In Neural Requiem On Xbox And PC appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 16.01.2026 10:42 Uhr
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GTA Online Turns Up The Heat With Explosive New Mansion Raid Mode

GTA Online is continuing its new year push with more chaos, cash, and close-quarters carnage, as Rockstar unleashes a brand-new multi-stage mode designed to test teamwork, reflexes, and raw firepower. The post GTA Online Turns Up The Heat With Explosive New Mansion Raid Mode appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 15.01.2026 20:04 Uhr
Assassin's Creed Shadows Almost Had Full Ray Tracing On Xbox Series S, But Its RAM Caused Issues
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Assassin's Creed Shadows Almost Had Full Ray Tracing On Xbox Series S, But Its RAM Caused Issues

"We were very short on memory".The folks over at Digital Foundry have today put out an extensive piece on the making of Assassin's Creed Shadows for Switch 2, and with Xbox Series S most closely resembling Nintendo's hybrid system, we thought we'd have a quick look for anything relevant in here — and a quote from Ubisoft gives us some interesting insight into the Series S version of the game.When discussing RTGI (ray traced global illumination) and its removal from these lower-spec versions of A

Pure Xbox 15.01.2026 19:30 Uhr
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Build The Beat And Rule The Night In Disco Simulator On Xbox Series X|S

Disco Simulator has arrived on Xbox Series X|S, inviting players to step behind the velvet rope and take full control of their own nightclub empire. The post Build The Beat And Rule The Night In Disco Simulator On Xbox Series X|S appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 15.01.2026 18:05 Uhr
Seven Games Are Jam-Packed Into The First Xbox Free Play Days Of 2026
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Seven Games Are Jam-Packed Into The First Xbox Free Play Days Of 2026

It's an EA Sports takeover!Xbox Free Play Days is back! We haven't covered anything Free Play Days related since December 18th, but now Microsoft has returned with a huge version of the promotion for the next few days.Simply put, this week's Xbox Free Play Days is all about EA Sports titles, with seven games jam-packed into the lineup including major titles like EA Sports FC 26 and Madden NFL 26.Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 15.01.2026 18:00 Uhr
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A New Victim Awaits In Dreamscapes – Nightmare’s Heir

Dreamscapes - Nightmare’s Heir launches on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, pulling players back into a world where dreams are anything but safe. The post A New Victim Awaits In Dreamscapes – Nightmare’s Heir appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 15.01.2026 17:37 Uhr
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Endurance Motorsport Series Welcomes Porsche Legends And Spa-Francorchamps

NACON and KT Racing have shifted into high gear with the latest content for Endurance Motorsport Series, officially bringing the intensity of endurance racing to your screens. The post Endurance Motorsport Series Welcomes Porsche Legends And Spa-Francorchamps appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 15.01.2026 17:25 Uhr
Two Xbox Game Studios Titles Will Compete For The Same Outstanding Visuals Award At VES 2026
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Two Xbox Game Studios Titles Will Compete For The Same Outstanding Visuals Award At VES 2026

Internal duel.Hot on the heels of taking home an award each at The Game Awards 2025, Xbox's DOOM: The Dark Ages and South of Midnight are both up for another award in 2026, right as the latter is about to launch on PS5 and Switch 2 this spring.Yep, id Software's visceral shooter and Compulsion Games' deep-south adventure have both been nominated for the 'Outstanding Visual Arts in a Real-Time Project' prize at the VES Awards 2026. VES stands for 'Visual Effects Society', covering games, movies a

Pure Xbox 15.01.2026 17:00 Uhr
Bethesda's Fallout Resurgence Is In Full Swing As FO4 Hits Almost 100K Daily Players On Xbox
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Bethesda's Fallout Resurgence Is In Full Swing As FO4 Hits Almost 100K Daily Players On Xbox

Madness!At this point, it's safe to say that Amazon's Fallout TV show has been a massive success not only in itself but also for the franchise at large, and some new data from the Christmas period shows how big of an impact the show has had on older Fallout games for Microsoft and Bethesda.Coming from GamesIndustry.biz (with data supplied by Alinea Analytics/Video Game Insights), the Fallout series saw "significant spikes" in sales and player numbers following the show's Season 2 premiere last m

Pure Xbox 15.01.2026 16:00 Uhr
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EA SPORTS FC Team Of The Year Revealed As Mbappé And Bronze Crowned TOTY Captains

EA SPORTS FC has officially unveiled the Men’s and Women’s Team of the Year for 2025, with Kylian MbappĂ© and Lucy Bronze making history as the first-ever TOTY Captains. The post EA SPORTS FC Team Of The Year Revealed As MbappĂ© And Bronze Crowned TOTY Captains appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 15.01.2026 15:46 Uhr
Feature: These Are The 10 Highest-Rated Original Xbox Games Of All Time, But Do You Agree?
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Feature: These Are The 10 Highest-Rated Original Xbox Games Of All Time, But Do You Agree?

According to Metacritic at least.As the original Xbox prepares to turn 25 years old this November, we thought we'd take a look back at the OG Xbox era and discover which of its games were considered the absolute best of all time.To do this, we headed over to Metacritic's "Best Games on Xbox" rankings, which combine a bunch of critics' reviews for 796 original Xbox games and then rank them based on the average score they received.Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 15.01.2026 15:00 Uhr