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Digital Foundry 'Highly Impressed' With Final Fantasy 7 Remake On Xbox Series X And S
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Digital Foundry 'Highly Impressed' With Final Fantasy 7 Remake On Xbox Series X And S

Series S beats Switch 2!With Final Fantasy 7 Remake now out in the wild on Xbox consoles for the very first time, the folks over at Digital Foundry have taken a look at how the game is shaping up on both current-gen machines - and the team seems genuinely surprised at how well the Series S version holds up in comparison to other consoles.Yep, with significantly less RAM than Series X and PS5 — and less than Nintendo Switch 2 as well — Xbox Series S delivers a consistent experience, with texture

Pure Xbox 28.01.2026 17:25 Uhr
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Drop Duchy Is A Day One Game Pass Gem You Shouldn’t Ignore

There’s something immediately familiar about dropping blocks into place, but Drop Duchy - Complete Edition on Xbox and Game Pass twists that classic idea into something far more strategic. The post Drop Duchy Is A Day One Game Pass Gem You Shouldn’t Ignore appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 28.01.2026 17:06 Uhr
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Game Mechanics in Corporate Events

Corporate events have changed significantly in recent years. The post Game Mechanics in Corporate Events appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 28.01.2026 16:44 Uhr
Xbox Achievements Have Been Visually Redesigned, Showing Up In The New Cloud Gaming UI
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Xbox Achievements Have Been Visually Redesigned, Showing Up In The New Cloud Gaming UI

Makeover time.It's been a long time since Xbox has done anything with its achievements system, but multiple people have been spotting that since the new Xbox Cloud Gaming dashboard went live yesterday, a redesign has been put in place.Just to be clear, this is a visual redesign and not a functional one — they still work exactly the same way as before, but now the default colour scheme, logo and font is different compared to what we see on console.Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 28.01.2026 16:00 Uhr
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Plants vs Zombies Fans Might Want To Check Out Heroes Battle Awakening On PC & Console

If you’ve ever wondered what would happen if classic tower defence was handed over to cyclops knights, minotaurs and skull-topped turrets, Heroes Battle Awakening now has the answer. The post Plants vs Zombies Fans Might Want To Check Out Heroes Battle Awakening On PC & Console appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 28.01.2026 15:17 Uhr
Hands On: Highguard Feels Smooth & Solid On Xbox, But Desperately Needs More Ways To Play
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Hands On: Highguard Feels Smooth & Solid On Xbox, But Desperately Needs More Ways To Play

One trick pony.Highguard is another one those online PvP shooters that puts all of its eggs in one basket, to a fault. The new Xbox FPS — from some of the folks behind Titanfall and Apex Legends — has actually launched and feels super solid to play, but it needs more than just the one sprawling competitive mode as the only way to engage with it. There's not quite enough going on here in Highguard to keep me hooked, and that's a shame given that it can be pretty good fun with a few friends in-tow

Pure Xbox 28.01.2026 15:00 Uhr
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Apocryphoid Turns The Afterlife Into A Boss Rush Nightmare

If you like your shooters fast, unforgiving, and unapologetically intense, Apocryphoid is now available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, bringing with it a stripped-back, boss-focused bullet hell experience that wastes no time getting to the point. The post Apocryphoid Turns The Afterlife Into A Boss Rush Nightmare appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 28.01.2026 14:57 Uhr
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Neon Vault Rush Turns Cyberpunk Parkour Into A Relentless Speed Trial

If your idea of a good time involves razor-sharp reflexes, neon-soaked visuals, and the constant threat of instant failure, Neon Vault Rush is ready to test your nerve. The post Neon Vault Rush Turns Cyberpunk Parkour Into A Relentless Speed Trial appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 28.01.2026 14:45 Uhr
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Turn Ruins Into A Metropolis In World War II City Rebirth Tycoon On Xbox & Play Anywhere

World War II City Rebirth Tycoon arrives on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC (with Play Anywhere support), inviting players to step into the role of mayor and guide a shattered European city from rubble to revival. The post Turn Ruins Into A Metropolis In World War II City Rebirth Tycoon On Xbox & Play Anywhere appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 28.01.2026 14:18 Uhr
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Heroes Battle Awakening Review

Heroes Battle Awakening is undeniably Plants vs Zombies. It just is: it borrows all of the mechanics and many of the troops. Strategies that worked for Popcap’s game will work well here.  The post Heroes Battle Awakening Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 28.01.2026 13:58 Uhr
Grounded 2 Unveils New Early Access Roadmap As 'Toxic Tangle' Update Goes Live
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Grounded 2 Unveils New Early Access Roadmap As 'Toxic Tangle' Update Goes Live

"Did someone say roadmap?".Just like with the first game, Obsidian is working hard on Grounded 2 during its early access period, releasing a bunch of updates including the Toxic Tangle update that officially dropped yesterday.You can see a trailer for that update up above, and here's a little synopsis for it:Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 28.01.2026 13:45 Uhr
Albion Online Is Finally Making Its Xbox Console Debut After Nine Years
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Albion Online Is Finally Making Its Xbox Console Debut After Nine Years

The popular MMORPG is on its way to Xbox Series X and S!It was all the way back in 2017 that Albion Online first arrived on PC, and the free-to-play MMORPG is still going strong here in 2026. Better yet, the team has just announced that it's finally making its Xbox console debut this year!You can see this in the following roadmap for Spring 2026, with further details mentioning how the Xbox release will be a "massive step forward for the game" and it'll introduce a new UI navigation flow, cross-

Pure Xbox 28.01.2026 13:00 Uhr
Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (January 28)
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Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (January 28)

Your penultimate January additions.Welcome to your latest Xbox Game Pass roundup! Our second-to-last January update brings two titles to the library, including one that's new-to-Xbox in the form of Drop Duchy.Here's some extra detail on today's two new Game Pass additions (January 28):Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 28.01.2026 12:00 Uhr
Carmageddon: Rogue Shift Is Bringing Its 'Brutal Roguelite' To Xbox Next Week
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Carmageddon: Rogue Shift Is Bringing Its 'Brutal Roguelite' To Xbox Next Week

We're definitely checking this one out!We're already busy prepping our Next Week on Xbox article for next week, and one game that's standing out to us in the list is Carmageddon: Rogue Shift — a return of the classic vehicular combat series that debuted back in 1997.This version of Carmageddon looks and sounds pretty ambitious, taking the form of a roguelite where you'll enter destruction races with basically nothing at first, and you'll have to upgrade your vehicles, weapons and add new perks a

Pure Xbox 27.01.2026 20:15 Uhr
MLB The Show 26 Releases This March, No Sign Of Xbox Game Pass
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MLB The Show 26 Releases This March, No Sign Of Xbox Game Pass

You'll have to cough up the big bucks for this ball game.We've got a date for the new MLB The Show game! Sony has revealed today that MLB The Show 26 will officially release for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on March 17th, 2026 — but there's no sign of a day one Xbox Game Pass launch.From MLB The Show 21 through to 24, every game in the series was arriving on Game Pass at launch, but that stopped with the 25 version, and it seems to be carrying through to 26. The official MLB The Show blog jus

Pure Xbox 27.01.2026 18:30 Uhr
Talking Point: Will The Next Xbox Console Be Revealed In 2026?
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Talking Point: Will The Next Xbox Console Be Revealed In 2026?

It IS the 25th anniversary of Xbox after all.For some time now, we've speculated that the next Xbox console could be revealed in 2026, especially considering it's the 25th anniversary of Xbox on November 15th, 2026 — surely a perfect date to reveal the next system, right?Well, that might have been the case this time last year, but with recent reports suggesting RAM price increases could delay the next generation of consoles, it's starting to feel less likely that we'll be getting the next Xbox c

Pure Xbox 27.01.2026 17:35 Uhr
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Looks Adorable, Plays Ruthless – Rightfully, Beary Arms Finally Launches On Xbox & PC

Don’t let the soft fur and big eyes fool you - Rightfully, Beary Arms has finally burst out of Early Access and onto Xbox Series X|S and PC, and it’s every bit as ferocious as we were hoping. The post Looks Adorable, Plays Ruthless – Rightfully, Beary Arms Finally Launches On Xbox & PC appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 27.01.2026 17:26 Uhr
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Our Adventurer Guild Is On Xbox – Can You Save A Failing Band Of Heroes?

Stepping into the boots of a reluctant leader, Our Adventurer Guild has officially launched on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, bringing a blend of guild management, character-driven storytelling, and turn-based tactical combat to console players. The post Our Adventurer Guild Is On Xbox – Can You Save A Failing Band Of Heroes? appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 27.01.2026 17:21 Uhr
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New Season, New Game Pass Adventures – SnowRunner’s Repair & Rescue Update Redefines Off-Road Fun

SnowRunner continues to push the limits of off-road adventure with the launch of Season 17: Repair & Rescue, now available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Game Pass and PC. The post New Season, New Game Pass Adventures – SnowRunner’s Repair & Rescue Update Redefines Off-Road Fun appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 27.01.2026 16:37 Uhr
Code Vein 2 Is Getting A Range Of Review Scores Ahead Of Its Full Xbox Release This Week
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Code Vein 2 Is Getting A Range Of Review Scores Ahead Of Its Full Xbox Release This Week

5/10? 9/10? It depends who you ask!One of this week's biggest Xbox releases is Code Vein 2, which brings its action-RPG / soulslike sequel to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on January 29th, and the review scores are a bit all over the place right now.It seems the vast majority of reviews are for the PS5 version of Code Vein 2, which currently add up to a decent average of 73 on Metacritic. There are a lot of 8/10 and 9/10 scores in here, but also quite a lot of 7/10s and a few 6/10s.Read the fu

Pure Xbox 27.01.2026 16:15 Uhr
One Of Metacritic's Top Games Of 2023 Is Available Today On Xbox Game Pass
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One Of Metacritic's Top Games Of 2023 Is Available Today On Xbox Game Pass

The Talos Principle 2 is waiting for you.Today marks yet another brand-new addition to Xbox Game Pass, and while some may look at The Talos Principle 2 and immediately gloss over it, you should be aware that it was one of Metacritic's top-rated games of 2023!Yes, this "thought-provoking first-person puzzle experience" racked up a very impressive average review score of 88 a few years ago, putting it in 21st place for the best-rated games of the year. It also has a "Very Positive" rating over on

Pure Xbox 27.01.2026 15:15 Uhr