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Roundup: Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Forza Horizon 6
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Roundup: Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Forza Horizon 6

The verdict is in.With the Forza Horizon 6 embargo lifting earlier today, it's no surprise that an absolute ton of reviews are flooding in for Xbox's first-party title, including here at Pure Xbox where we gave it a 9/10 in our review:<related ids="201047">Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 14.05.2026 16:00 Uhr
Feature: Four Things I Love About Playing Forza Horizon 6 On The ROG Xbox Ally X
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Feature: Four Things I Love About Playing Forza Horizon 6 On The ROG Xbox Ally X

Horizon on the go.While Ben has been busy playing on his Xbox Series S for the official Pure Xbox review of Forza Horizon 6, I've also been playing the game on a mix of the Xbox Series X and the ROG Xbox Ally X, and it's been a great experience so far!In fact, I've ended up using the Xbox Ally more than I'd expected for Forza Horizon 6, and even though the Xbox Series X is where I'd prefer to play it overall (simply for the best-quality visuals and improved loading times), it's a game that feels

Pure Xbox 14.05.2026 15:30 Uhr
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Menace from the Deep: Complete Edition Surfaces On Xbox And PC

There are plenty of roguelike deckbuilders around these days, but Menace from the Deep: Complete Edition is clearly aiming for a very different mood than most. The post Menace from the Deep: Complete Edition Surfaces On Xbox And PC appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 14.05.2026 15:18 Uhr
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The Backrooms Creeps Onto Xbox

Some horror games rely on monsters. Others rely on jump scares. The Backrooms works differently. The post The Backrooms Creeps Onto Xbox appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 14.05.2026 15:13 Uhr
Review: Forza Horizon 6 (Xbox) - Playground Delivers Another Exceptional Open-World Racer
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Review: Forza Horizon 6 (Xbox) - Playground Delivers Another Exceptional Open-World Racer

Toygoata.After 14 long and thrill-filled years, Forza Horizon has finally landed in Japan; where fans have wanted the series to go for some time now. Heading to Tokyo and its surrounding areas was the no-brainer, the banker, the one that couldn't fail - and Xbox & Playground Games have indeed delivered a Japanese car culture extravaganza with Forza Horizon 6. This is the most accomplished Forza Horizon experience to date, complete with the largest and most varied map in franchise history. Re

Pure Xbox 14.05.2026 14:00 Uhr
Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (May 14-17)
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Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (May 14-17)

A particularly good selection this week!Xbox Free Play Days is back again for the next few days, and as always, we've got a few titles that are free to play throughout its duration, including a game that might whet your appetite for Forza Horizon 6!JDM: Japanese Drift Master is that game, which first arrived on Xbox in November of 2025, and generally seems to have been received pretty well. Don't forget about Battlefield 6, either — another massive addition for Free Play Days!Read the full artic

Pure Xbox 14.05.2026 13:00 Uhr
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Journey of Johann: To The Sky Expands The Action Platforming Series

The Journey of Johann series keeps quietly expanding, and now another chapter has arrived for Xbox and PC players - To The Sky. The post Journey of Johann: To The Sky Expands The Action Platforming Series appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 14.05.2026 12:40 Uhr
Two Games Are Available Today Across Various Tiers Of Xbox Game Pass (May 14)
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Two Games Are Available Today Across Various Tiers Of Xbox Game Pass (May 14)

Here's what's coming to XGP Premium & Ultimate today.Welcome to your latest Xbox Game Pass update! Today, we've got two games joining various tiers of the service - one of which is a brand-new "day one" title for Ultimate and PC members, while the second is moving over to XGP Premium.If you're interested in Subnautica 2 specifically, that game doesn't release until a little later in the day - we've covered all the launch times and other key details in our big Subnautica 2 release guide elsewhere

Pure Xbox 14.05.2026 12:00 Uhr
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Slime Jumper Launches On Xbox And PC – Just Jump

Slime Jumper, a minimalist precision platformer, has now bounced onto Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Play Anywhere. The post Slime Jumper Launches On Xbox And PC – Just Jump appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 14.05.2026 09:27 Uhr
'Judas Is A Huge Amount Of Work' - BioShock Creator Opens Up About Making New Xbox FPS
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'Judas Is A Huge Amount Of Work' - BioShock Creator Opens Up About Making New Xbox FPS

Ken Levine's next game is still coming... eventually.Ever since the game was first revealed more than three years ago, we've been incredibly excited to play Judas; the next title from BioShock creator Ken Levine. While the game's upcoming Xbox launch still hasn't been dated (we're remaining patient, Ken), Levine has slowly begun opening up about the project - and a lengthy new interview with IGN goes into its development process, and why Judas is taking so long to make.Early in the interview, Le

Pure Xbox 13.05.2026 20:30 Uhr
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Yomi 2 Combines Street Fighter Style Psychology And Card Battles

Yomi 2 takes a very different approach to the genre, asking one simple question: what if all the mind games of a fighter could work perfectly in card form? The post Yomi 2 Combines Street Fighter Style Psychology And Card Battles appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 13.05.2026 18:11 Uhr
Garfield Is Getting A New 3D Platformer On Xbox, And People Seem Hyped For It Already
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Garfield Is Getting A New 3D Platformer On Xbox, And People Seem Hyped For It Already

From the team behind the recent Smurfs games.Anyone fancy a new 3D platformer based around Garfield on Xbox?Well, that's exactly what we're getting in the form of Garfield: Escape from Monday for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S (along with various other platforms) on September 24th, 2026.Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 13.05.2026 18:00 Uhr
Guide: Subnautica 2 Release Date, Release Times & Preload Details On Xbox Game Pass
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Guide: Subnautica 2 Release Date, Release Times & Preload Details On Xbox Game Pass

Coming day one on XGP!Excited for Subnautica 2? The sequel to Subnautica has been a long time coming, but the follow-up is finally launching this week, and it's going to be included with Xbox Game Pass on day one!We're seeing massive interest in this one — especially with how well it's already selling on Steam — so ahead of launch, we're going to go over all the key details. From the exact launch times to Xbox download sizes and more, here's what you need to know about Subnautica 2 on XGP.Read t

Pure Xbox 13.05.2026 17:00 Uhr
Talking Point: What Dream Reveal Would You Like To See At The Xbox Games Showcase 2026?
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Talking Point: What Dream Reveal Would You Like To See At The Xbox Games Showcase 2026?

Is this finally the year of Banjo-Kazooie?We've just checked the calendar and realised that we're less than a month away from the big Xbox Games Showcase 2026! For those who aren't aware, this typically marks Xbox's most important event of the year, putting a spotlight on tons of upcoming games from both first and third-party developers.Details are limited on what we'll be seeing in this year's showcase, but we do know that Gears of War: E-Day will be getting its own lengthy section at the end o

Pure Xbox 13.05.2026 15:30 Uhr
The Top Two Best-Selling Games On Steam Right Now Are Upcoming Xbox Game Pass Titles
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The Top Two Best-Selling Games On Steam Right Now Are Upcoming Xbox Game Pass Titles

Making bank on Steam too.You'd be forgiven for thinking that whenever a game launches into Xbox Game Pass on day one, it probably doesn't sell too well outside of the service - and while that certainly can happen, it's not always the case. Sometimes games are just so popular that they shift plenty of standalone units too, and that seems to be the situation for two upcoming May 2026 XGP releases.SteamDB recently shared sales data for the week of May 5-12 (thanks, Windows Central), and it shows th

Pure Xbox 13.05.2026 14:15 Uhr
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The Coin Game Review

The Coin Game is TOO big. The post The Coin Game Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 13.05.2026 13:54 Uhr