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Xbox Execs Congratulate Forza Horizon 6 Dev On 'Exceptionally Rare' Success

"Very proud of the teams...".Believe it or not, Forza Horizon 6 isn't even out in its Standard Edition guise yet - despite some amazing reviews being put out there and hundreds of thousands of early access players jumping in already. And now, even some of the Xbox bosses are congratulating the development team before the game's Xbox Game Pass launch this week.Over the weekend, both Chief Content Officer Matt Booty and Xbox CEO Asha Sharma took to the internet to congratulate Playground Games for

Pure Xbox 18.05.2026 17:00 Uhr

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Roundup: Here's What The Reviews Are Saying About LEGO Batman: Legacy Of The Dark Knight

Another classic LEGO game?Yes, the big focus for us here at Pure Xbox this week is obviously Forza Horizon 6, but we've also got another game releasing in early access on the same day as the FH6 launch — LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight.With just a few hours to go until the early access kicks off at midnight, the first reviews have begun dropping for this one today, including over at our sister site Push Square where they've given it a "Great" 8/10 score.Read the full article on purexbox.c

Pure Xbox 18.05.2026 15:30 Uhr

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ASUS Shows Off One-Of-A-Kind ROG Xbox Ally X Based On Cyberpunk 2077

"This Ally X case mod is insane!".It's no secret that we're big fans of the ROG Xbox Ally X here at PX HQ, although we're now slightly salty that our standard black unit doesn't look this bloody good.Shared by the folks over at ASUS, the "master craftsman" known as AK Mod has created a "one-of-a-kind" ROG Xbox Ally unit based on the ever-popular Cyberpunk 2077. You can catch a glimpse of this beauty in the video up above, or in these images down below:Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 18.05.2026 14:00 Uhr

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Dracamar Review

Dracamar is a 3D platforming treat. The post Dracamar Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 18.05.2026 13:41 Uhr

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NACON Expands Revosim Racing Line-Up With Three New Steering Wheels For Console

NACON is going big into the sim-racing scene, officially unveiling three brand-new Revosim steering wheel bundles designed for both PC and console players. The post NACON Expands Revosim Racing Line-Up With Three New Steering Wheels For Console appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 18.05.2026 12:40 Uhr

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Forza Horizon 6 'New Zealand' Trick Is Going Viral For The Full Xbox Launch

Yes, it'll be playable early on XGP via New Zealand.We've known for years now that Xbox has a "New Zealand trick" that allows you to change your region and get access to loads of new games at the same time as everyone in New Zealand — a trick that's become very popular over time.If you want to risk it, Forza Horizon 6 buyers and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members should be able to access the game starting today, and it's not a process that's difficult to set up.Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 18.05.2026 12:15 Uhr

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Five Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass In Late May 2026

Here's what's leaving soon.Microsoft has revealed the next five games leaving Xbox Game Pass in late May 2026, with all of these being highlighted as "leaving soon" on the official Xbox mobile app.The most notable departure here is definitely Metaphor: ReFantazio; the very-well received Atlus RPG departs the service later this month - alongside another big title from SEGA in the form of Persona 4 Golden.Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 18.05.2026 11:15 Uhr

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Xbox Takes #1 Spot In Metacritic's Top 10 Video Games Of 2026 So Far

But bizarrely it doesn't top the Series X and Series S list.We knew Forza Horizon 6 was going to review well, but it's pleasing to see just how much it's won over both the critics and most players so far — to the point where, according to Metacritic, it's the highest-rated video game of 2026 so far.Yes, Xbox tops the list here, although it should be noted that due to how Metacritic works, FH6 isn't actually the highest-rated game for the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. The multiplatform list is

Pure Xbox 17.05.2026 17:00 Uhr

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The Coma 3: Bloodlines Review

I enjoyed returning to this world in The Coma 3: Bloodlines, taking in how the story ties itself up. I liked how the game evolved, particularly the developers' willingness to try new things, like sharing the narrative load across three protagonists to create a much larger story. The post The Coma 3: Bloodlines Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 17.05.2026 16:37 Uhr

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50+ Games Are Reduced By 90-95% In The Latest Xbox Sales, Including Some Unlikely Gems

GWYF, Zombie Army, TMNT & more!Looking for some cheap Xbox games in the latest round of Xbox sales?There are actually well over 50 titles that fit this category at the moment, and a lot of them arrive as part of the massive ID@Xbox Mega Sale that began a few days ago. There are some unlikely gems in the mix as a result — titles that never normally get discounted to 90% off (or at least very rarely) — with examples including Golf With Your Friends, Zombie Army Trilogy & 4, TMNT: Splintered Fa

Pure Xbox 17.05.2026 15:00 Uhr

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'Xbox Or XBOX?' - Asha Sharma Hints At Rebrand Based On Poll Results

THE ALL CAPS ERA.Earlier this week, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma took to social media to poll fans on the branding of the word "Xbox" — she wanted to know whether people preferred the current version, or whether they wanted to see it in all capitals.Her tweet racked up 2.1 million views, although only 19,000+ people actually ended up voting. The final results were significantly in favour of the all caps version, with just under 65% of fans choosing this option:Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 17.05.2026 13:00 Uhr

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Talking Point: So, Did You Cave And Buy Early Access For Forza Horizon 6?

Taking an early flight to Japan.Today is Saturday, May 16th, which means Forza Horizon 6 is out now in early access and has been for more than a full day at this point. Getting in via early access comes at quite the cost, we must admit, but the team at Playground is offering up some good stuff as part of its Premium Upgrade - including a pair of future expansions.We've been lucky and have had access to the game for a few weeks now, but we must say that we'd be pretty tempted to grab this otherwi

Pure Xbox 16.05.2026 17:00 Uhr

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Pinball FX – Williams Pinball Volume 10 Review

Pinball FX - Williams Pinball Volume 10 revives three more tables from the archives, with each given the usual treatment. This collection is a little weaker than some of those which have come before, despite the excellent Diner standing out. The post Pinball FX – Williams Pinball Volume 10 Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 16.05.2026 15:58 Uhr

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Five Games Are Confirmed For Xbox Game Pass In June 2026 So Far

An early look at what's to come.As we always do around this time of the month, we're taking an early look today at what's ahead for June 2026's Xbox Game Pass selection, with five games currently scheduled to arrive next month.Now, a few of these titles currently don't have a nailed-on release date, but they're scheduled for some point in June, so we're going to include them in our summary down below. Hopefully we get some solid dates on those shortly!Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 16.05.2026 15:30 Uhr

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Feature: These 30+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (May 18-22)

Including two more Game Pass titles!Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for May 18-22! We've got two massive releases over the next few days in the form of Forza Horizon 6 (the Standard Edition) and LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, but there's plenty of other good stuff in this list, including a second Xbox Game Pass title in Luna Abyss!Here's what's coming to Xbox next week:Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 16.05.2026 14:00 Uhr

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Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 16-17)

Who's jumping into FH6 early access?Welcome to another weekend! It's a bit of a special one this week because Forza Horizon 6 is out now in early access - we've been waiting for this so that lots of you fine folks can hop in and join us on the streets of Japan!In case we haven't given it away just yet, here's what we're playing this weekend:Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 16.05.2026 13:00 Uhr

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Beloved VR Game 'Moss' Is Finally Getting The Xbox Treatment In 2026

"One of the most celebrated modern indie adventure franchises".A few years ago, one of the games that was all the rage in the VR space was an indie fantasy adventure title known as Moss, and after eight years, it's just been revealed that it's finally making its debut on Xbox Series X and S.This version will be known as Moss: The Forgotten Relic, combining both Moss and Moss: Book 2 into one standalone title. In the game, you'll play as a little mouse known as Quill, with the goal being to guide

Pure Xbox 15.05.2026 21:30 Uhr

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Xbox 'Investigating' Issue With Passwords Not Working On Consoles

“The password is incorrect. Please try again.”.If you've run into an issue this week where your correct password isn't being accepted properly on your Xbox console, you're not alone — Xbox Support has issued a statement today confirming that the problem is being investigated.The statement mentions that you can use a couple of workarounds in the meantime, including resetting your password and going passwordless entirely, so it sounds like they're going to need at least a few days to get to the bo

Pure Xbox 15.05.2026 19:57 Uhr

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Saccharine Echo: Paranormal Dating Novel or Something More?

The post Saccharine Echo: Paranormal Dating Novel or Something More? appeared first on Xbox Wire.

Xbox Wire 15.05.2026 19:00 Uhr

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'Dear Asha...' - Xbox Fan Desperately Wants New CEO To Remove Irrelevant Ads From Dashboard

"Please remove these types of ads off my screen.".Xbox's dashboard ads have long been a bit of a sore point amongst the fanbase. We see complaints about them crop up in waves — especially if a particularly annoying advert keeps appearing for various folks — and today, one particular fan has begun pleading to new boss Asha Sharma to be rid of these irrelevant Xbox adverts.This time, the source of frustration is a new McDonald's ad that's begun appearing on the Xbox home screen - for a Spicy McCri

Pure Xbox 15.05.2026 19:00 Uhr

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Chill Out And Build In SUMMERHOUSE On Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch

Sometimes, you just want to switch off for a while, place a few windows, build a tiny seaside home and pretend life is a little less chaotic than it actually is. That’s exactly where SUMMERHOUSE comes in. The post Chill Out And Build In SUMMERHOUSE On Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 15.05.2026 18:05 Uhr

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Spin Your Way Through Fantasy Battles In Slots & Daggers On Xbox And Play Anywhere

Most fantasy roguelikes ask players to sharpen swords, learn spells and prepare for battle. Slots & Daggers has a slightly different approach. Here, survival often depends on spinning slot machine reels and hoping the universe decides to be kind for once. The post Spin Your Way Through Fantasy Battles In Slots & Daggers On Xbox And Play Anywhere appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 15.05.2026 18:03 Uhr

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Batman: Arkham Knight Joins Xbox Play Anywhere, And More Major Titles Could Be On The Way

Possibly even BG3.We've had another massive legacy addition to the Xbox Play Anywhere program this week! Batman: Arkham Knight, which first released all the way back in 2015, now gives you a free copy on PC if you buy it on console.There have been occasions in the past where this has happened before (such as Hogwarts Legacy), but Xbox Play Anywhere is usually focused on new releases. However, someone on Reddit mentioned a day ago how they'd spotted "invisible" handheld tags on a bunch of games r

Pure Xbox 15.05.2026 17:45 Uhr

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Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition Review

It’s not quite a remake, yet Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition proves to be the definitive port of the original with a few enhancements. The post Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 15.05.2026 17:31 Uhr

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