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Shrek 2 Remastered Gets Official November Release Date For Xbox Series X|S
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Shrek 2 Remastered Gets Official November Release Date For Xbox Series X|S

Update: Date revealed at the ID@Xbox Showcase.Well, well, well! Ahead of its apparent announcement at the ID@Xbox Showcase next week, internet sleuths have discovered an official Xbox Store page for Shrek 2 Remastered, which is coming to Xbox Series X and S.The page reveals that it's being developed by Aspyr Media, known for ports of the likes of Star Wars Episode 1 Racer and Lord of the Rings: War in the North. This version of Shrek 2 is said to have been "rebuilt with better textures, enhanced

Pure Xbox 20.10.2026 17:45 Uhr
Roundup: Here's What Was Revealed At The ID@Xbox October 2026 Showcase
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Roundup: Here's What Was Revealed At The ID@Xbox October 2026 Showcase

The full list of all reveals from today's Xbox event.Weren't able to catch October 2026's ID@Xbox Showcase earlier today? No worries! You can always go back and watch the on-demand version for yourself, which you'll find elsewhere on Pure Xbox.If you don't want to watch it all the way through, we've also detailed all the important reveals in this article.Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 20.10.2026 17:39 Uhr
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Three CRITICAL REFLEX Hits Are Coming to XBOX, And One Arrives Today 

The nights are getting darker, the weather is getting harsher
 Can you feel it? Halloween is almost here, and there’s never been a better excuse to turn off the lights, lock the doors, and play something that fills your head with dread and despair. Luckily, we have you covered. From doomed spaceships and apocalyptic paranoia […] The post Three CRITICAL REFLEX Hits Are Coming to XBOX, And One Arrives Today  appeared first on XBOX Wire.

Xbox Wire 20.10.2026 17:27 Uhr
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Magenta Down: A Journey Across a Hostile Exoplanet

Magenta Down is designed around a simple premise: you and your crew have crashed and are now scattered across the surface of a harsh, remote exoplanet. With limited supplies and surrounded by hostile terrain, can you find your crew and escape? We wanted to create an atmospheric journey about moving forward and enduring the consequences […] The post Magenta Down: A Journey Across a Hostile Exoplanet appeared first on XBOX Wire.

Xbox Wire 20.10.2026 17:02 Uhr
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 – How to Get Started as an Operator in DMZ

Plan Your Next Visit to Hajin Check out the interactive Hajin DMZ Tac Map on Call of Duty Blog Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4’s new DMZ mode is here! Following the release of Campaign Early Access last week, Modern Warfare 4’s new action extraction mode is arriving early ahead of its global launch of […] The post Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 – How to Get Started as an Operator in DMZ appeared first on XBOX Wire.

Xbox Wire 20.10.2026 17:00 Uhr
AMD FSR 4.1 Announced For Xbox Series X|S And ROG Xbox Handhelds
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AMD FSR 4.1 Announced For Xbox Series X|S And ROG Xbox Handhelds

"And there's even more ahead with Project Helix...".Today, AMD and Xbox announced plans to bring FSR 4.1 to the ROG Xbox Ally X and Xbox Series X|S consoles in the future. Until now, Sony hardware has dominated the upscaling conversation with its QSSR tech, but it looks like Xbox is set to have its own horse in the race.FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution) 4.1 is AMD's impressive upscaling tech, which renders games at a lower resolution before using machine learning (ML)-powered gaming technology t

Pure Xbox 20.10.2026 16:35 Uhr
These Eight Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (October 21 - November 3)
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These Eight Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (October 21 - November 3)

Microsoft reveals the latest batch.Microsoft has revealed the next official roundup of Xbox Game Pass titles for October 2026, with eight games joining various tiers of the service from October 21 - November 3, including the likes of Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, Terrible Lizards, The SĂ©ance of Blake Manor, and many others.We're very excited to see the stellar Final Fantasy VII Remake in the mix. The acclaimed JRPG has enjoyed its fair share of massive discounts over the past few months,

Pure Xbox 20.10.2026 16:18 Uhr
These Nine Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (October 21 - November 3)
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These Nine Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (October 21 - November 3)

Microsoft reveals the latest batch.Microsoft has revealed the next official roundup of Xbox Game Pass titles for October 2026, with nine games joining various tiers of the service from October 21 - November 3, including the likes of Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, Terrible Lizards, The SĂ©ance of Blake Manor, and many others.We're very excited to see the stellar Final Fantasy VII Remake in the mix. The acclaimed JRPG has enjoyed its fair share of massive discounts over the past few months, s

Pure Xbox 20.10.2026 16:18 Uhr
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We Were Here Tomorrow Launches A New Co-Op Mystery

Being stranded beneath the Antarctic ice is bad enough. Waking up inside a mysterious research facility, with your memory in pieces and a potential global crisis looming, is a whole different problem. The post We Were Here Tomorrow Launches A New Co-Op Mystery appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 20.10.2026 16:04 Uhr
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Candlemates Lights Up Xbox And PC With A Clever Puzzle Challenge

Two candles, a handful of fire stones and a collection of braziers that need lighting. Candlemates takes a simple idea and turns it into a test of planning, patience and careful coordination, asking players to guide two enchanted candles through increasingly tricky puzzles. The post Candlemates Lights Up Xbox And PC With A Clever Puzzle Challenge appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 20.10.2026 16:02 Uhr
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Build a Living Room Game Pass Box 

You love Game Pass, but your Xbox is stuck in the bedroom. The post Build a Living Room Game Pass Box  appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 20.10.2026 16:01 Uhr
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Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, The SĂ©ance of Blake Manor, and More

Ghosts to question and a planet to save. Sounds like a perfectly reasonable few weeks to me! We have another batch of games coming soon to Game Pass, so clear a little room in that “Play Next List” and let’s get to it! Coming Soon Sandustry(Game Preview) (PC) – October 21Now with Game Pass Premium; […] The post Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, The SĂ©ance of Blake Manor, and More appeared first on XBOX Wire.

Xbox Wire 20.10.2026 16:00 Uhr
Live: Watch The Xbox Indie Showcase (October 2026 Edition) Here
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Live: Watch The Xbox Indie Showcase (October 2026 Edition) Here

18 games, including World Premieres.It's time for the ID@Xbox Showcase - October 2026 edition! As usual with these events, we're expecting lots of new indie game reveals, trailers, updates and release dates, along with a few Xbox Game Pass confirmations as well."... a showcase that will be jam-packed with exclusives, first looks, and new games you’ll definitely want to check out."Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 20.10.2026 16:00 Uhr
Final Fantasy Resonance Is Launching On Xbox To Extremely Impressive Reviews
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Final Fantasy Resonance Is Launching On Xbox To Extremely Impressive Reviews

The game arrives this Thursday.We've got a new Final Fantasy heading our way this Thursday in the form of Final Fantasy Resonance, which returns the series to the HD‑2D pixel-art world, and the critics are already heaping a whole ton of praise on it.Most of the reviews so far have been for the PS5 and Switch 2 versions, but there are a few Xbox ones as well (9.5/10, 9/10 and 8/10 respectively), while there's also a free Xbox demo of FF Resonance if you want to try it for yourself.Read the full a

Pure Xbox 20.10.2026 13:47 Uhr
New Steam Deck Project Allows For Native Xbox PC Support, But With A Few Catches
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New Steam Deck Project Allows For Native Xbox PC Support, But With A Few Catches

It's known as Xodus Nexus.Ever since the Steam Deck first released back in 2022, there have been calls for Xbox and Valve to team up on native Xbox / PC Game Pass support, but it's unfortunately never happened to any major extent.Until now, the only way to access Xbox Game Pass titles through the Steam Deck has been through Xbox Cloud Gaming, adding Windows to the device, or using alternative launchers to access the likes of Activision and EA titles.Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 20.10.2026 12:00 Uhr
Xbox 25th Anniversary Controller Comes With Exclusive Dynamic Background
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Xbox 25th Anniversary Controller Comes With Exclusive Dynamic Background

X25 Controllers launched today!If you're the proud owner of a new Xbox 25th Anniversary Special Edition Controller, you're likely to have received a fresh dynamic background too.To celebrate its 25th anniversary, Xbox has launched these gorgeous translucent green controllers to match the special edition Xbox Series X. The controllers shipped today, and several Xbox users have spotted that they come with a dynamic background heavily inspired by the OG Xbox.Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 20.10.2026 11:00 Uhr
Seven Xbox Games Are Out Today, Including The Next Great Co-Op Adventure (October 20)
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Seven Xbox Games Are Out Today, Including The Next Great Co-Op Adventure (October 20)

DMZ is also happening today!Welcome back to your latest fix of new games launching on Xbox today!There appears to be seven newbies arriving today, along with early access to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's new DMZ mode. However, We Were Here Tomorrow takes the spotlight as the next big co-op adventure from the stellar We Were Here series.Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 20.10.2026 10:00 Uhr
Guide: How To Watch This Week's Xbox Indie Showcase, Including Start Times & What To Expect
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Guide: How To Watch This Week's Xbox Indie Showcase, Including Start Times & What To Expect

Featuring a likely appearance from Shrek 2 Remastered!It's almost time for another Xbox showcase! The next one taking place is the ID@Xbox Showcase in partnership with IGN, featuring 18 games including multiple World Premieres (and most likely a ton of Xbox Game Pass titles!)."IGN and Xbox are teaming up once again to bring you a brand-new edition of the ID@Xbox showcase. On October 20, we’ll be presenting exclusive reveals from tons of new and upcoming games that are headed to Xbox and PC. This

Pure Xbox 19.10.2026 18:30 Uhr
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Shoresy: Legends Of The North Drops The Gloves On Xbox And PlayStation

If your idea of a good Saturday night involves a hockey rink, a few questionable tackles and absolutely no intention of taking a loss, Shoresy: Legends of the North might be right up your street. The post Shoresy: Legends Of The North Drops The Gloves On Xbox And PlayStation appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 19.10.2026 17:04 Uhr
Samson Developer Issues Statement As Studio Is Forced To Close
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Samson Developer Issues Statement As Studio Is Forced To Close

"We’re discussing continued support for Samson.".It was literally just a couple of days ago that we published a "Hands On" piece about what it's like playing Samson on Xbox Series X, but unfortunately the development studio behind that game has now been forced to close.In a statement published on Twitter, Liquid Swords founder Christofer Sundberg advised that Samson has performed "much better" on consoles versus its original PC release, but it's still not been enough to save the studio.Read the

Pure Xbox 19.10.2026 17:00 Uhr
With Two Months To Go, These Are Metacritic's 10 Best Xbox Games Of 2026
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With Two Months To Go, These Are Metacritic's 10 Best Xbox Games Of 2026

Just before GTA 6 takes over.We're getting closer and closer to producing our Pure Xbox Game of the Year roundup for 2026, and with that in mind, we recently asked you which games you considered your personal GOTY picks before December rolls around.But what about Metacritic? As you likely know, Metacritic produces an average rating based on the professional reviews that have been submitted for a game. As long as the title has seven critic reviews or more, it gets thrown into a list of the "Best

Pure Xbox 19.10.2026 16:00 Uhr
Poll: So, What Do You Think Of Valor Mortis?
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Poll: So, What Do You Think Of Valor Mortis?

Let's get your votes in for the Xbox Game Pass title.Valor Mortis has been on Xbox Game Pass since October 13th, so just about a week now, and with that in mind, we'd love to know what the Pure Xbox community verdict is on it!Xbox-specific reviews were few and far between on Metacritic, but the PS5 and PC versions earned the first-person soulslike a score of 78. As far as Xbox Game Pass day one releases go this month, Valor Mortis was one of the two big heavy hitters alongside Gears of War: E-Da

Pure Xbox 19.10.2026 14:30 Uhr