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Avowed Releases For PS5 Alongside Free 'Anniversary Update' On Xbox This February
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Avowed Releases For PS5 Alongside Free 'Anniversary Update' On Xbox This February

New Game Plus is part of the update.It's been announced today as part of the New Game Plus Showcase that Obsidian's Avowed will officially be heading to PS5 on February 17th, and that'll coincide with a brand-new Anniversary Update for all platforms including Xbox.The update will bring New Game Plus to Avowed, allowing you to carry all your abilities and gear over to a new playthrough (albeit at level 1), and it'll also include three new races, a Photo Mode and various other cool features. It's

Pure Xbox 08.01.2026 23:48 Uhr
Industry Insider Teases 'Secret' Fourth Game For The Xbox Developer Direct Showcase
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Industry Insider Teases 'Secret' Fourth Game For The Xbox Developer Direct Showcase

But what could it be?Today's announcement of three games for the Xbox Developer Direct showcase on January 22nd was met with some surprise, as usually these events contain at least four or five games — but there's also always a secret one in the mix.In 2023, it was Hi-Fi RUSH. In 2024, it was Visions of Mana. In 2025, it was Ninja Gaiden 2 Black and Ninja Gaiden 4. The question is, will we be getting another secret game in the 2026 version of the event?Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 08.01.2026 18:49 Uhr
South Park Arrives In Fortnite This Friday, Two Months After The Successful Simpsons Season
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South Park Arrives In Fortnite This Friday, Two Months After The Successful Simpsons Season

Update: We've got the full details!It seems Fortnite has been having a ton of success with crossovers recently, especially when it comes to the big Simpsons one that took place back in November — and now another major cartoon crossover is on the way very soon.The official Fortnite account on social media has teased that South Park will enter the game on January 9th (this Friday), although no further details have been provided just yet. Here's a look:Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 08.01.2026 18:00 Uhr
Xbox Unveils Its Latest Crossover As Fallout Joins Call Of Duty: Warzone & Black Ops 7
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Xbox Unveils Its Latest Crossover As Fallout Joins Call Of Duty: Warzone & Black Ops 7

"Vault doors open. Loadouts ready.".Yesterday, a new trailer by the Call of Duty folks revealed that a Fallout crossover was on the way to the series as part of Season 01 Reloaded, and that season officially kicks off today (January 8th) at 9am PT / 12pm ET / 5pm GMT.The crossover, which obviously involves two franchises owned by Xbox, will see loads of free Fallout content coming to both Call of Duty: Warzone and Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, including a Nuketown map variant based around Vault Tow

Pure Xbox 08.01.2026 17:15 Uhr
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I Am Future Takes Cozy Survival To The End Of The World

I Am Future has officially arrived on consoles, inviting players to unwind at the end of the world as tinyBuild and Mandragora’s cozy post-apocalyptic survival sim launches on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. The post I Am Future Takes Cozy Survival To The End Of The World appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 08.01.2026 17:01 Uhr
Fable Developer Hyped To Show 'Much More' Of The Game At January's Xbox Event
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Fable Developer Hyped To Show 'Much More' Of The Game At January's Xbox Event

"Our first deep dive".In case you missed it, Microsoft announced the date and three confirmed games for the Xbox Developer Direct 2026 showcase today, and one of them is a game that many thought might get delayed to 2027 in Playground Games' Fable.Its appearance at the event suggests Xbox is still targeting 2026 for Fable, and the developer has shared a brief teaser on social media ahead of January 22nd, hyping up how the team is ready to show "much more" of the game:Read the full article on pur

Pure Xbox 08.01.2026 16:05 Uhr
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Simon the Sorcerer Origins Review

This IS Simon the Sorcerer, claw-machined from the ‘90s and dropped into a polished, modern graphic adventure.  The post Simon the Sorcerer Origins Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 08.01.2026 16:04 Uhr
Xbox Developer Direct 2026 Showcase Gets Official Date Alongside Three Confirmed Games
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Xbox Developer Direct 2026 Showcase Gets Official Date Alongside Three Confirmed Games

Here we go, folks!It's official! Microsoft has revealed that the date of the Xbox Developer Direct 2026 showcase is January 22nd, and the start time will be 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm GMT on that day.Three games will be included in the Xbox Developer Direct showcase this year (unless any surprises show up, which we assume they might), with the confirmed titles being Fable, Forza Horizon 6 and Beast of Reincarnation.Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 08.01.2026 15:08 Uhr
Two New Sales Have Just Gone Live On Xbox, Including A 'Game Pass Last Chance Sale'
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Two New Sales Have Just Gone Live On Xbox, Including A 'Game Pass Last Chance Sale'

Lots of exclusive deals for Game Pass members.Yesterday marked the end of the Xbox Countdown Sale that felt like it had gone on forever, and now Xbox is already back with a couple of new sales that you might be interested in.The first of these is a Game Pass Last Chance Sale, which includes discounts for tons of major games — the catch being that all the deals are exclusive to Game Pass members. The other sale is called "Beyond Countdown", and it's focused on DLC content rather than actual games

Pure Xbox 08.01.2026 14:15 Uhr
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Anima: Gate of Memories I&II Remaster Review

Anima: Gate of Memories I&II Remaster seems to very much be two games of their time. It has fun built in, but the world of third person action adventures has moved on since the original releases of the two games included in this remaster. The post Anima: Gate of Memories I&II Remaster Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 08.01.2026 13:47 Uhr
Report: Xbox Working On 'Major Updates' To PC App For Next Console's Dashboard
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Report: Xbox Working On 'Major Updates' To PC App For Next Console's Dashboard

It's apparently going to utilise the "Full Screen Experience" like the Xbox Ally.One of the things that's been getting a lot of attention out of that massive Windows Central report on Xbox yesterday is that the next Xbox console is going to run "full bore Windows", which is actually something that was mentioned a few months ago by the same outlet.In October, it was claimed that the next-gen console would allow you to exit out to Windows and access the likes of Steam and Epic Games Store if you w

Pure Xbox 08.01.2026 12:59 Uhr
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Pipeline Tycoon Turns Logical Flow Into A Relaxing Puzzle Challenge

Pipeline Tycoon is now available to download and play on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows PC, inviting puzzle fans to slow things down, think ahead, and master the art of efficient flow. The post Pipeline Tycoon Turns Logical Flow Into A Relaxing Puzzle Challenge appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 08.01.2026 12:08 Uhr
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Enchantment 2: Sun’s Tear Brings Magical Hidden Object Puzzles To Xbox

Enchantment 2: Sun’s Tear has released on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, inviting players back to the mystical Melleryn Kingdom for another relaxing yet puzzle-packed hidden object adventure. The post Enchantment 2: Sun’s Tear Brings Magical Hidden Object Puzzles To Xbox appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 08.01.2026 11:57 Uhr
Xbox Has Begun Licensing Old Games For Physical Cartridges, And More Are Coming In 2026
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Xbox Has Begun Licensing Old Games For Physical Cartridges, And More Are Coming In 2026

Two have arrived so far, with others already confirmed.To kick off the new year, I recently got into the Evercade ecosystem by purchasing an Evercade Alpha bartop arcade, and although I was aware of Evercade and how the company licenses retro games to re-release on physical cartridges, it hadn't dawned on me that Xbox is now essentially part of it.At the end of November last year, Evercade released two new cartridges — one full of games from Rare's back catalogue, and another from Activision. Xb

Pure Xbox 08.01.2026 11:51 Uhr
New Xbox Hardware Is Reportedly Set To Arrive In 2026
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New Xbox Hardware Is Reportedly Set To Arrive In 2026

As long as it doesn't get delayed, of course.One of the things that was mentioned in Windows Central's big report / predictions piece on Xbox in 2026 today was that new Xbox hardware is set to arrive at some point this year.No, it's almost certainly not going to be the new Xbox console, but the article mentions how they "suspect" it could be the Xbox Elite Series 3 Controller that's been rumoured for some time now, along with maybe other controller revisions.Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 07.01.2026 20:00 Uhr
StarCraft, Wolfenstein 3 & Fallout New Vegas Remake Could All Be In The Works Over At Xbox
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StarCraft, Wolfenstein 3 & Fallout New Vegas Remake Could All Be In The Works Over At Xbox

With other big games also mentioned.As we shared earlier today in relation to Developer Direct, well-known Xbox reporter Jez Corden has put out a huge report/predictions piece on the future of Xbox in 2026 and beyond — and it namedrops some absolutely massive releases, even if they're still to be confirmed by their respective Microsoft development teams.In the extensive Windows Central article, Corden mentions Blizzard working on a third-person StarCraft shooter, MachineGames crafting Wolfenstei

Pure Xbox 07.01.2026 18:15 Uhr
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Sintropia Fruits Together Review

As a puzzle-platformer, Sintropia Fruits Together is a mid-tier fruit. A pear, maybe. But it could have been a top-tier fruit. With a little extra spark, it could have been a strawberry. The post Sintropia Fruits Together Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 07.01.2026 17:16 Uhr