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"It was bought at a time when our strategy was predominantly on the core consoles".Remember when Microsoft bought Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion, and everyone assumed that Xbox would become the dominant force on the back of franchises like Call of Duty?It hasn't quite played out like that; since the merger was done, Xbox hardware sales have slumped. Microsoft has also made multiple rounds of layoffs across its business, including Xbox Game Studios. Thousands of roles have been lost, and s
Sloclap is now rolling out Season 4 of Rematch, bringing a brand-new Nations Cup event, fresh rewards and a collection of gameplay improvements across Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 and PC. The post Pick Your Country And Compete In Rematch’s New Nations Cup Event appeared first on TheXboxHub.
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"I've really come to appreciate the depth and the complexity of art".Xbox boss Asha Sharma has been speaking to Fortune about the wider industry and the future of gaming hardware, and it should come as no great shock to learn that AI came up as a topic at one point.Sharma's previous role was President of Microsoft's CoreAI product, so you'd imagine she'd be quite bullish about the impact of the highly controversial technology â but, as she has proven in the past, she's keen to see it applied in
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Asha Sharma brings back the beloved Xbox veteran.Back in July of 2023, Major Nelson (real name Larry Hryb) announced his departure from Xbox and Microsoft after 20 years, and it marked a sad moment for the community that had loved his work throughout the history of the brand.Of course, a lot of that work was behind-the-scenes â he was the Principal Program Manager at Xbox for nine years, helping to build the Xbox Live and achievement systems amongst other things, and then spent the next 11 years
The docks never stay quiet for long, and that's certainly the case in Docked as Saber Interactive has launched the game's first major DLC expansion - Deep Waters. The post Docked Expands With Deep Waters DLC – Bringing New Challenges To Port Wake appeared first on TheXboxHub.
There are few games quite as satisfying as Teardown when it comes to causing absolute chaos, but its latest expansion takes a slightly different route. Rather than throwing players straight into another demolition playground, Relics of Barkuna sends treasure hunters deep into a forgotten civilisation, blending exploration, puzzle-solving and destruction in equal measure. The post Teardown Heads Into The Jungle With New Relics of Barkuna Expansion appeared first on TheXboxHub.
Early access being one of the major perks.As always, Xbox is continuing the formula of adding Premium Upgrades for the likes of Halo: Campaign Evolved, Gears of War: E-Day and Fable, all of which kicked off their pre-orders following the Xbox Games Showcase on Sunday.The Premium Upgrade contains all the same content as the Premium Edition for these games, but with one key difference - it doesn't include the base game. Basically, the idea is that the "Upgrade" is for people who can already access
Once the rooms start telling their own stories, Unpacking-style, then I think Secret Paws - Cozy Apartments could be something very good indeed. The post Secret Paws – Cozy Apartments Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.
Secret Paws - Cozy Apartments has arrived on Xbox, PC and Switch, inviting players to search every corner of a collection of charming isometric homes in pursuit of dozens of cleverly concealed felines. The post The Ultimate Cat Hunt Begins In Secret Paws – Cozy Apartments appeared first on TheXboxHub.
"A new Crash Bandicoot game is scheduled".The same person who revealed that Spyro the Dragon is returning has now suggested that Xbox is looking to revive Crash Bandicoot â the same character who was once the 'face' of Sony's 32-bit PlayStation.As spotted by Comic Book.com, insider No Arms and No Legs, upon the confirmation of the new Spyro outing, posted on social media that "a new Crash Bandicoot game is scheduled too, but will not be unveiled for the moment."Read the full article on purexbox.
And hints at more when "the business is healthy".Yes, sorry... we're talking exclusives again. Everyone at Team Xbox keeps getting asked about them!The latest word is from Xbox boss Asha Sharma, who was questioned on the topic in last night's Fortune interview. She didn't really have much to add compared to what we've heard already, but we thought we'd share the quote anyway.Read the full article on purexbox.com
A hero, a sword, a tower full of monsters and a mission to save the world. No sprawling skill trees, no battle passes, just pure action-platforming. There's much to draw you in to your climb up Aleesha's Tower. The post Can You Survive Aleesha’s Tower? appeared first on TheXboxHub.
The survivors-like genre has become crowded in recent years, with countless games asking players to dodge hordes, collect upgrades and survive for as long as possible, all as they look to compete with the genre champion. Beatdown City Survivors arrives on Xbox hoping to punch its way through that crowd - quite literally. The post Beatdown City Survivors Smashes Its Way Onto Xbox Game Pass appeared first on TheXboxHub.
Knock knock.Legendary game designer Hideo Kojima has teased on social media that filming has recommenced for the upcoming Xbox exclusive OD.The game was formally announced all the way back in 2022, with the first teaser arriving a year later.Read the full article on purexbox.com
Update: Surprise extra addition!It's already been a hectic few days for Xbox Game Pass! We covered the additions for Monday (June 8th) yesterday, which included Undisputed and Solarpunk, and now we've got another two titles that might go under the radar on Tuesday and Wednesday - Persona 5 Royal on Tuesday, and 33 Immortals 1.0 on Wednesday.You probably don't need much introduction to Persona 5 Royal, which is widely considered to be one of the greatest RPGS ever made. Just make sure you set asi
She says mass audiences can't afford thousands on a console generation.Xbox boss Asha Sharma has been appearing as part of a new interview with Fortune, and one of the topics she addressed was that of consoles and where they might be going in the future.Sharma spent some time talking about how component prices and shortages are causing a "crisis" for hardware makers right now, and therefore Xbox "must think about other options" for "cost construction" going into consoles.Read the full article on
The Xbox Games Showcase, Summer Game Fest, and the small matter of Planet Zoo 2 are top of the agenda for us here at TheXboxHub towers. The post Showcase Season & Planet Zoo 2 â TheXboxHub Official Podcast #229 appeared first on TheXboxHub.
One of gaming's most addictive genres is about to collide with one of anime's biggest franchises. Revealed during Nintendo Direct, JUJUTSU KAISEN RUMBLE: SURVIVATON is a brand-new multiplayer action game from Poncle - the studio behind Vampire Survivors - and it's heading to Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2 and PC via Steam in 2026. The post JUJUTSU KAISEN RUMBLE: SURVIVATON Announced As Poncle Takes On The Anime Phenomenon appeared first on TheXboxHub.
For years, basketball fans have largely had one destination when it comes to virtual hoops. But a new challenger is stepping onto the blacktop, and NBA THE RUN is here to do things a little differently. The post NBA THE RUN Wants To Change How Basketball Games Are Played appeared first on TheXboxHub.
Few games have quietly built momentum quite like Bellwright. After spending considerable time in Steam Early Access and earning a Mostly Positive reception from players, the medieval survival RPG has now made the jump to consoles, bringing its blend of settlement building, large-scale battles and open-world role-playing to a whole new audience. The post Build, Battle And Rebel In Bellwright On Xbox, Play Anywhere And PlayStation appeared first on TheXboxHub.
