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Poll: Which Was Your Favourite Gaming Event Of The Past Week?
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Poll: Which Was Your Favourite Gaming Event Of The Past Week?

Did the Xbox Showcase take #1 for you?And just like that, the busy week of June 2026 showcases is over! We've seen a heck of a lot over the past few days, including the Xbox Showcase, Summer Game Fest, State of Play, Nintendo Direct and various other great events.We're obviously biased, but we think the Xbox Games Showcase stole the show this year. It was packed with so many amazing games, so many great moments, and a ridiculous number of Xbox Game Pass announcements to boot!Read the full articl

Pure Xbox 09.06.2026 19:15 Uhr
Roundup: All The Biggest Xbox Reveals From June's Nintendo Direct
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Roundup: All The Biggest Xbox Reveals From June's Nintendo Direct

Don't worry, they're not all Switch exclusives!Today's Nintendo Direct event for June 2026 included a bunch of games that are also coming to Xbox, including the likes of Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen, Final Fantasy Resonance, Kingdom Hearts IV and a whole lot more!It should also be noted that a lot of existing or already-announced Xbox games were included in this broadcast, and the list of those titles is as follows:Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 09.06.2026 17:05 Uhr
Here's A Look At The Updated Xbox Game Studios Roadmap From June 2026
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Here's A Look At The Updated Xbox Game Studios Roadmap From June 2026

Following the Xbox Games Showcase.We always look forward to Xbox fan Klobrille sharing their highly-popular Xbox Game Studios roadmap after the conclusion of any big event, and that's exactly what they've done following the Xbox Games Showcase 2026!This version adds in loads of upcoming Xbox first-party titles including Senua, Spyro: A Realm Reborn and Minecraft Dungeons 2, while also noting the "console exclusive" titles of Gears of War: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution.Read the full article on p

Pure Xbox 09.06.2026 16:11 Uhr
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Kat-tastic Hidden Object Review

Kat-tastic Hidden Object is a grab-bag of good ideas that I can see Ocean Media pilfering from. The post Kat-tastic Hidden Object Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 09.06.2026 15:05 Uhr
Feature: Three Questions We Still Have After The Incredible Xbox Games Showcase 2026
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Feature: Three Questions We Still Have After The Incredible Xbox Games Showcase 2026

What others would you add?Now that things have calmed down somewhat after the wild week of showcases that we've seen, it's time to share our opinion on the Xbox Games Showcase 2026 - and just like the Pure Xbox community, we thought it was incredible!We voted "A" in Sunday's poll, which was the majority vote here on the website:Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 09.06.2026 15:00 Uhr
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Poetic Trio Review

If you enjoy taking a quiet walk through beautiful worlds while uncovering thoughtful poetry along the way, then Poetic Trio could be the perfect day out. The post Poetic Trio Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 09.06.2026 14:36 Uhr
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Beetle Shock Review

Beetle Shock is a cheap platforming workout that’s unlikely to disappoint. We appreciate its commitment to ground-pounding as a singular game mechanic, even if it doesn’t keep the attention for a full game. You might want an icepack for the buttocks. The post Beetle Shock Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 09.06.2026 14:32 Uhr
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Bubsy 4D Review

Only time will tell if Bubsy manages to capitalize on Bubsy 4D, but it’s a solid entry for a franchise that has struggled to make it in the 3D space. The post Bubsy 4D Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 09.06.2026 14:20 Uhr
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Why So Many Great Games Hide a Casino Inside

Walk into the Diamond Casino in Los Santos, hand your ill-gotten GTA dollars to the cashier, and watch them turn into a stack of chips. The post Why So Many Great Games Hide a Casino Inside appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 09.06.2026 14:19 Uhr
Xbox Game Pass Lost 'Millions' Of Subscribers Following October 2025 Price Increase
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Xbox Game Pass Lost 'Millions' Of Subscribers Following October 2025 Price Increase

Xbox CSO Matthew Ball confirms it.There was a lot of controversy in October of last year when Xbox announced that it was increasing the prices of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass by quite a substantial amount - XGPU went from $19.99 to $29.99 per-month.So, it comes as no surprise that the decision had a severely detrimental effect on the number of subscribers to the service overall, with new Xbox Chief Strategy Officer Matthew Ball confirming in an interview yesterday that "millions" of

Pure Xbox 09.06.2026 14:00 Uhr
Stellar Blade: Blood Rain Dev Hints At Potential Day One Xbox Release
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Stellar Blade: Blood Rain Dev Hints At Potential Day One Xbox Release

"We just want to reach out to as many fans as possible".One of the games that we didn't even talk about following last Tuesday's PlayStation State of Play event was Stellar Blade: Blood Rain, as no platforms were revealed for it, and the original game was a launch exclusive for PS5.It sounds like things are going to be different this time around though, as developer Shift Up has announced it will be self-publishing Blood Rain, whereas Sony Interactive Entertainment published the original.Read th

Pure Xbox 09.06.2026 13:00 Uhr
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Rain, Snow And Wind Combine In Poetic Trio

Some games simply want players to slow down, take in the scenery and enjoy a particular feeling. That's very much the idea behind Poetic Trio, the latest release from developer Tonguç Bodur and publisher Sometimes You. The post Rain, Snow And Wind Combine In Poetic Trio appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 09.06.2026 12:34 Uhr
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Ground Pound Your Way Through Beetle Shock

A determined beetle with a surprisingly powerful slam attack? That''s all you need in Beetle Shock. The post Ground Pound Your Way Through Beetle Shock appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 09.06.2026 12:16 Uhr
Two Games Return To Xbox Game Pass Across Tuesday & Wednesday (June 9-10)
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Two Games Return To Xbox Game Pass Across Tuesday & Wednesday (June 9-10)

Easily missed, so let's round them up!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 s

Pure Xbox 09.06.2026 12:00 Uhr
Xbox Employee Responds To New Trailer Showing PS5 Logo For Gears Of War E-Day
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Xbox Employee Responds To New Trailer Showing PS5 Logo For Gears Of War E-Day

"I can confirm this is not true".One of the big announcements of the Xbox Games Showcase 2026 was that Gears of War: E-Day would be an Xbox console exclusive, so imagine our surprise when a new trailer popped up today with a PS5 logo next to the game!Yes, as part of the latest Official Xbox Podcast episode, a trailer for Gears of War: E-Day with a mention of PS5 was included in the broadcast. It's since been taken down, but loads of people have been highlighting it on social media.Read the full

Pure Xbox 09.06.2026 01:00 Uhr
Xbox CSO Says Console Demand Is Outstripping Supply Amidst A 'Crisis' For Component Prices
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Xbox CSO Says Console Demand Is Outstripping Supply Amidst A 'Crisis' For Component Prices

“We are producing them as quickly as possible".We've all heard about how AI has caused component prices to increase substantially over the past few months, highlighted by a significant global RAM shortage amongst other things, and Xbox's Chief Strategy Officer has been speaking today about how it's continuing to cause a "crisis" for new hardware.In an interview with The Game Business, Xbox's Matthew Ball admitted the crisis could continue for some time yet, and that "it's not a question of appet

Pure Xbox 08.06.2026 22:19 Uhr
'This Is The Start Of A Program' - Xbox Exec Addresses Questions Around Exclusivity
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'This Is The Start Of A Program' - Xbox Exec Addresses Questions Around Exclusivity

But we still don't yet have all the answers.Unsurprisingly, it seems that everyone related to Team Xbox is being asked about exclusive games this week, and that includes the new Xbox Chief Strategy Officer, Matthew Ball.In an interview with The Game Business, Ball gave a lengthy answer about how Xbox is going to approach exclusivity in the future. He started off by insisting that the mention of two exclusive titles (Gears and Clockwork Revolution) in the Xbox Games Showcase was "important" as it

Pure Xbox 08.06.2026 20:38 Uhr