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Defender Of The Crown: The Legend Returns Brings A Classic Back To Life

Forty years is a long time in gaming. Yet somehow, Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns has managed to ride back into battle, bringing one of the Amiga's most recognisable strategy adventures to modern platforms. The post Defender Of The Crown: The Legend Returns Brings A Classic Back To Life appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 13.08.2026 15:39 Uhr

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Emergency Room Simulator Launches On Xbox, PlayStation And PC

Some games ask you to save the world. Emergency Room Simulator is a little more concerned with saving the person lying in front of you. The post Emergency Room Simulator Launches On Xbox, PlayStation And PC appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 13.08.2026 15:24 Uhr

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Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (August 13-17)

Your latest batch of FPD weekend freebies!Well, whaddaya' know, it's Thursday again! That means it's time for your next batch of Xbox Free Play Days titles, and this week's offering is sadly a little underwhelming.The headliner here is of course, the Gears of War: E-Day Multiplayer Beta which is set to go live in just a few hours' time. We've known the Open Beta was coming for quite some time now, so it's a little disappointing it's leading the lineup.Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 13.08.2026 15:21 Uhr

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Duskfade Is A Love Letter To The 3D Platformers We Grew Up With

There was a time when 3D platformers were everywhere. Colourful worlds, ridiculous jumps, giant bosses and a helpful sidekick were all part of the package. Duskfade clearly remembers those days, but its clockpunk world gives the formula a darker and more mysterious spin as Zirian sets out to save his sister from an eternal night. The post Duskfade Is A Love Letter To The 3D Platformers We Grew Up With appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 13.08.2026 15:13 Uhr

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Free Play Days – Gears of War: E-Day Open Beta, Sunderfolk and Asdivine Cross

Cross paths with adventure with a new Free Play Days this weekend! The Gears of War: E‑Day online multiplayer beta is open from August 13 at 12pm PT until August 17 at 10am PT, available on XBOX PC and console for players with Xbox Game Pass Essential or higher. Sunderfolk and Asdivine Cross are available this weekend for XBOX […] The post Free Play Days – Gears of War: E-Day Open Beta, Sunderfolk and Asdivine Cross appeared first on XBOX Wire.

Xbox Wire 13.08.2026 15:00 Uhr

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Idle Immortal Lets You Build A Chinese Fantasy Sect

What if becoming an immortal didn't require quite so much effort? Idle Immortal has an answer: build a powerful sect, recruit a collection of talented disciples and let them get on with the fighting while you worry about the important stuff, like deciding who gets to become ridiculously powerful. The post Idle Immortal Lets You Build A Chinese Fantasy Sect appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 13.08.2026 14:33 Uhr

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This Kingdom Hearts-Inspired Platformer Is Out Now On Xbox, And Reviews Are Looking Great

"A love letter to the action platformers of the '90s and early '00s".In a recent indie game feature, we highlighted a bunch of August titles we fully expected to fly under your radar, one of which was called Duskfade.It's an action platformer that harkens back to the early 2000s, drawing comparisons to PS2-era classics like Kingdom Hearts and Jak and Daxter.Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 13.08.2026 14:30 Uhr

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Barkside Roads Takes A Dog On A Puzzling Brazilian Road Trip

Some road trips are about getting from A to B. Barkside Roads is rather more interested in how you get there. The post Barkside Roads Takes A Dog On A Puzzling Brazilian Road Trip appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 13.08.2026 14:14 Uhr

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.curator Is A New Cinematic RPG From The Author Of Altered Carbon

What if you could see the future before deciding what to do in the present? That is the intriguing premise behind .curator. The post .curator Is A New Cinematic RPG From The Author Of Altered Carbon appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 13.08.2026 13:45 Uhr

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Roundup: All The Xbox Reveals From The Kinetic Publishing Showcase 2026

Including the follow-up to Her Story and Immortality.Last night treated us to the first ever Kinetic Publishing Showcase, and all five games in the broadcast were actually confirmed for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S as part of it, along with Xbox Play Anywhere support for all of them.The highlight here was PRECOGNITION, which is the follow-up to the amazing Her Story and Immortality games from Sam Barlow (the latter of which we gave an "Outstanding" 10/10 to here at Pure Xbox in 2022).Read the

Pure Xbox 13.08.2026 13:30 Uhr

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Sokobear Spring Harvests A Fresh Set Of Puzzles On Xbox And PC

The weather is warming up and our favourite puzzle-solving bear has another job to do. Sokobear Spring brings the seasonal series back to Xbox with another batch of Sokoban-style challenges, this time swapping the usual crates for pumpkins and giving the whole thing a suitably cosy spring makeover. The post Sokobear Spring Harvests A Fresh Set Of Puzzles On Xbox And PC appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 13.08.2026 13:22 Uhr

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Six Years On, Mafia: Definitive Edition Might Finally Be Getting A 60FPS Xbox Upgrade

It's just been rated for Xbox Series and PS5 by the ESRB.When it comes to games that we always wish had received a 60FPS upgrade for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, Mafia: Definitive Edition is towards the top of the list, and now it finally might be getting one in the near future.Various fans have spotted today that the ESRB has rated the game for Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and PS5, although no further details have been provided at this time. This kind of thing usually indicates that a re-re

Pure Xbox 13.08.2026 12:30 Uhr

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Plungeez – A Puzzling Trip Through The Sewers

There are plenty of places we'd happily explore in a video game. The sewers of Salvador, Brazil probably wouldn't be high on that list. Plungeez, however, has decided that an underground labyrinth is the perfect place for a puzzle adventure, swapping swords and guns for plungers, environmental puzzles and a healthy dose of pixel-art exploration. The post Plungeez – A Puzzling Trip Through The Sewers appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 13.08.2026 12:10 Uhr

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Kaboomania Brings Explosive Retro Action To Xbox

If you remember when games were happy to throw a few pixels on screen and let you get on with blowing things up, Kaboomania should feel rather familiar. The post Kaboomania Brings Explosive Retro Action To Xbox appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 13.08.2026 11:46 Uhr

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Messi And Yamal Headline eFootball 2027’s Big New Season Update

The new football season is underway in eFootball, with KONAMI rolling out a sizeable 2027 update that looks to make matches more tactical, more flexible and a little more unpredictable. Alongside a host of gameplay changes, the free-to-play football game gets a new Custom Tournament mode, fresh daily content and new Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal editions. The post Messi And Yamal Headline eFootball 2027’s Big New Season Update appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 13.08.2026 11:03 Uhr

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Gears Of War: E-Day Dev Announces 10 Improvements For Beta Weekend 2

Lancer buff, Versus Aim Assist, stability fixes, and more.Gears of War: E-Day's Multiplayer Beta is entering its second weekend today, following a massive turnout during the first Beta, despite access being limited to those who pre-ordered the game or subscribed to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.The Coalition recently posted on the official Gears X/Twitter account, outlining a whole bunch of performance tweaks and balance tuning fixes ahead of today's Open Beta, which is set to kick off at:Read the ful

Pure Xbox 13.08.2026 11:00 Uhr

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The Phasmophobia Team Has Five Very Different New Games On The Way

The team behind Phasmophobia is getting into the publishing business, and it is not playing things safe with its first batch of games. Kinetic Publishing has revealed five very different indie titles, ranging from a tense starship security simulator to a cosy wizard life sim, with all five now lined up for release between 2027 and 2028. The post The Phasmophobia Team Has Five Very Different New Games On The Way appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 13.08.2026 10:36 Uhr

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Roll Into Battle With Panzer Knights: Commander’s Edition On Console

Panzer Knights: Commander's Edition is finally making the jump to consoles, bringing its unusual blend of arcade-style tank combat, tactical decision-making and anime-inspired storytelling to Xbox Series X|S, PC via Xbox Play Anywhere, and PlayStation 5. The post Roll Into Battle With Panzer Knights: Commander’s Edition On Console appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 13.08.2026 10:17 Uhr

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Pro Jank Footy Brings Aussie Rules Chaos To PC And Console

Pro Jank Footy is a fast-paced arcade take on Australian Rules Football. The post Pro Jank Footy Brings Aussie Rules Chaos To PC And Console appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 13.08.2026 10:02 Uhr

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Three Games Are Available Today Across Various Tiers Of Xbox Game Pass (August 13)

"Have you seen the dog bowl?" "I didn't think he could!" 🥁.We're back with another Xbox Game Pass update for you all, this time to spotlight the three new additions available today across various tiers of the service.First up to the crease is Cricket 26, bringing its swinging-wicket-cricket gameplay to every tier bar Essential. Howsat? Want more? Alright, the stunning metroidvania MIO: Memories In Orbit is making the move to Premium today, whilst Sandustry launches on PC and Ultimate - not bad!R

Pure Xbox 13.08.2026 10:00 Uhr

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Vengeance of Mr. Peppermint’s Bone-Crunching Beat ‘Em Up Action Hits Xbox

Don't let the name fool you. Vengeance of Mr. Peppermint might sound like a festive platformer about sweets and candy canes, but within seconds you'll realise this is anything but family friendly. The post Vengeance of Mr. Peppermint’s Bone-Crunching Beat ‘Em Up Action Hits Xbox appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 13.08.2026 09:55 Uhr

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Xbox Live Party Chat Poker Nights Are Back, Here’s How Cross-Play Changed The Game

There's a specific sound every Xbox owner over 25 knows. The post Xbox Live Party Chat Poker Nights Are Back, Here’s How Cross-Play Changed The Game appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 13.08.2026 09:54 Uhr

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Winbox Review: Features, Games, and User Experience

Winbox can be accessed through a desktop or mobile browser. The post Winbox Review: Features, Games, and User Experience appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 13.08.2026 09:54 Uhr

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Xbox Adds Six New Features In August 12th Update, Now Available To Download

Grab it manually or wait for the automatic install.The latest public update for Xbox consoles has officially begun rolling out this evening (August 12th), with the update now available to download manually via the Settings menu - it'll also be installed automatically in the very near future.As per the update notes on the Xbox website, there are six new features that are going public as part of the August update, although most of them have been in testing with Xbox Insiders for at least a few wee

Pure Xbox 12.08.2026 21:13 Uhr

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