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Guide: Xbox Game Pass Essential: Full List Of Games (April 2026 Update)
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Guide: Xbox Game Pass Essential: Full List Of Games (April 2026 Update)

Here's everything you can play on Game Pass Essential.Back in 2023, Microsoft finally phased out Xbox Live Gold, replacing it with Xbox Game Pass Core as a new entry-level tier to its subscription service. Since then, it's been renamed to Xbox Game Pass Essential as of October 2025.Unlike Games with Gold, which was scrapped long ago, Xbox Game Pass Essential grants subscribers access to a select list of games separate to the main Game Pass library. This list started out with 36 games, but we've

Pure Xbox 07.04.2026 19:00 Uhr
Starfield Free Lanes Update Out Now On Xbox, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
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Starfield Free Lanes Update Out Now On Xbox, Here Are The Full Patch Notes

New DLC 'Terran Armada' also live.It's a big day for Starfield today as the Bethesda RPG finally arrives on PS5, alongside the game's 'Free Lanes' update and 'Terran Armada' DLC dropping on all platforms - including Xbox and PC.While we begin to see footage and opinions roll out from the PS5 crowd, we're going to focus on today's Xbox update here, with the patch notes now live as Free Lanes and Terran Armada roll out on all platforms.Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 07.04.2026 18:00 Uhr
Talking Point: Which Xbox Console Do You Think Has Aged The Best?
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Talking Point: Which Xbox Console Do You Think Has Aged The Best?

The Xbox One must be in with a shout...Yesterday, we asked you about the consoles you've bought at launch over the years, and whether they were ultimately worth it in your opinion — but today, we want to focus specifically on Xbox consoles and how they've aged.We've obviously all got great memories with each of the Xbox consoles we've owned since 2001, but playing them 25 years later is a different experience, and sometimes they do feel a little dated in certain ways. The original Xbox gave birt

Pure Xbox 07.04.2026 17:10 Uhr
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People of Note – A Musical Spin On RPG Combat

Some games stick to a formula. People of Note feels more interested in remixing one. The post People of Note – A Musical Spin On RPG Combat appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 07.04.2026 15:59 Uhr
These 19 Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (April 7-23)
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These 19 Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (April 7-23)

A huge list of new XGP titles!Microsoft has today unveiled its next batch of Xbox Game Pass titles, which features some huge Xbox releases such as Hades 2 and the long-in-development Replaced.Here's everything coming to Xbox Game Pass from April 7 through April 23:Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 07.04.2026 15:15 Uhr
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Beyond Words Review

Beyond Words is the Scrabble-like Balatro-inspired word-puzzler you should be playing. The post Beyond Words Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 07.04.2026 15:07 Uhr
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Towerborne Review

Towerborne is an easy sell. The post Towerborne Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 07.04.2026 13:51 Uhr
Xbox Is Hosting Two Major Betas This Month, Starting This Week
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Xbox Is Hosting Two Major Betas This Month, Starting This Week

Plus a third one on Steam.Fancy checking out some new betas on Xbox? We've got a couple of big ones heading our way in April!The first of these is for Invincible VS, and it's happening this week. The brutal 3v3 superhero brawler releases in full on April 30th, but its free open beta takes place for Xbox Series X and S from April 9th (10am PT) to April 11th (9pm PT).Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 07.04.2026 13:35 Uhr
Five Xbox Games Are Being Delisted In April & May 2026
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Five Xbox Games Are Being Delisted In April & May 2026

All disappearing from the Xbox Store.A couple of days ago, we highlighted three Xbox games that are shutting down their servers in April 2026, but when it comes to games that are being delisted, there are actually a few differences that you might want to be aware of.The two Fortnite games that we mentioned in that article are getting delisted by default when they go offline on April 16th, so no surprises there. However, we've now also got a 2018 action-adventure game called Beast Quest that's di

Pure Xbox 07.04.2026 12:00 Uhr
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The Bus Review

For simulation fans, there is a lot to love about The Bus. The post The Bus Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 07.04.2026 11:00 Uhr
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Darwin’s Paradox! Review

Darwin’s Paradox! is a delightful little caper that feels wonderfully original, and fans of old-school platformers will have an absolute blast with it. The post Darwin’s Paradox! Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 07.04.2026 10:23 Uhr
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Dragon Snack From Ice To Ember Launches On Xbox And PC

Some games feel like they’re designed to be finished in one sitting, and Dragon Snack: From Ice to Ember happily leans into that idea. The post Dragon Snack From Ice To Ember Launches On Xbox And PC appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 07.04.2026 10:20 Uhr
Talking Point: How Many Consoles Have You Bought At Launch, And Were They Worth It?
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Talking Point: How Many Consoles Have You Bought At Launch, And Were They Worth It?

Not just Xbox, but all systems!It's a quiet Easter Monday with not a whole lot going on right now, so let's have a little discussion! Today, we're asking you how many consoles you've ever bought at launch, and whether you ultimately decided they were worth it.You don't have to limit yourself to just Xbox, but obviously that's what we're most interested in! Personally, I was there at the start of the Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S generations, and I can't say I've regretted either of them — the Xbo

Pure Xbox 06.04.2026 20:00 Uhr
State Of Decay 3 Dev Explains Why It's Been So Long Since The First 2020 Xbox Trailer
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State Of Decay 3 Dev Explains Why It's Been So Long Since The First 2020 Xbox Trailer

"The game was in a Word document".When State of Decay 3 randomly returned at the end of last week with the announcement of upcoming Alpha Playtests, it took us by surprise — mainly because we haven't heard a whole lot about the game in recent years.In fact, it will have been six years this June since State of Decay 3 was announced at the Xbox Games Showcase 2020, and if you're wondering why it's been so long, it's (at least partly) because the first trailer essentially had no game or team attach

Pure Xbox 06.04.2026 18:00 Uhr
'I Brought It Back' - Xbox 360 Voice Messaging Recreated For New 'Xbox Chatting' Website
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'I Brought It Back' - Xbox 360 Voice Messaging Recreated For New 'Xbox Chatting' Website

Complete with authentic Xbox 360 distortion!Ever wanted to send your friends Xbox 360-style voice messages outside of an Xbox 360 itself?Well, you can now do just that — a new website called Xbox Chatting has popped up over the past few days, and it's basically a recreation of the Xbox 360's voice messaging features, complete with an Xbox 360-esque dashboard!Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 06.04.2026 16:30 Uhr
Quantum Break Actor Celebrates 10th Anniversary Of The 2016 Xbox Console Exclusive
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Quantum Break Actor Celebrates 10th Anniversary Of The 2016 Xbox Console Exclusive

"One of the favourite projects I've ever worked on".Can you believe it's been 10 years since Quantum Break first released on Xbox One and PC?! The game officially arrived on April 5th, 2016, and even to this day, it remains an Xbox and PC exclusive.This was developed by the talented minds at Remedy Entertainment, of course, and it starred none other than Shawn Ashmore (X-Men, The Rookie), who has taken to social media to mark the anniversary.Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 06.04.2026 15:30 Uhr
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Hacked: The Streamer Drops You Into A Night That Spirals Out Of Control

It starts like any other stream. Chat’s rolling, everything feels normal, and then… something’s off. Hacked: The Streamer on Xbox builds from that exact moment. The post Hacked: The Streamer Drops You Into A Night That Spirals Out Of Control appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 06.04.2026 14:04 Uhr
Here's What Crimson Desert's New 4K Performance Mode Looks Like On Xbox Series X
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Here's What Crimson Desert's New 4K Performance Mode Looks Like On Xbox Series X

It now supports 4K upscaling.Over the weekend, Crimson Desert received a new patch (known as Patch 1.02.00) that made a bunch of changes to the game, including a 4K enhancement to the Performance Mode on Xbox Series X.Until last Saturday, Crimson Desert only supported 4K upscaling in the Quality and Balanced modes on Xbox's most powerful console, but the feature has now been extended to the Performance Mode that runs at a native 1080p.Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 06.04.2026 14:00 Uhr
Fascinated By Artemis 2? KSP Is Heavily Discounted In The Xbox Spring Sale Right Now
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Fascinated By Artemis 2? KSP Is Heavily Discounted In The Xbox Spring Sale Right Now

The PC version is better, but Xbox is still an option.I don't know about you, but I've been fascinated by everything to do with Artemis 2's mission to the moon over the past few days. I've been watching livestreams, I've been checking out documentaries about the old Apollo missions, I've been watching the NASA videos on YouTube... and now I want to try something similar in an Xbox game!The first thing that comes to mind is definitely Kerbal Space Program (referred to as KSP by some), which is an

Pure Xbox 06.04.2026 13:00 Uhr
Starfield's Huge Update Arrives On Xbox This Week, And Here Are The Release Times
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Starfield's Huge Update Arrives On Xbox This Week, And Here Are The Release Times

For both the Free Lanes and Terran Armada content.Ready for more Starfield? The game is getting its first (and probably biggest) major update of 2026 this week with the arrival of the Free Lanes and Terran Armada content, the former of which is free and the latter of which is paid.Back in March, we covered the specifics of this content in more detail elsewhere on Pure Xbox:Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 06.04.2026 12:00 Uhr