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Opinion: XBLA Was Amazing, But Xbox's Indie Program Is Better Than Ever Right Now
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Opinion: XBLA Was Amazing, But Xbox's Indie Program Is Better Than Ever Right Now

ID@Xbox is serving up great games on a weekly basis.If you were an Xbox fan in the Xbox 360 era, you'll almost certainly remember the Xbox Live Arcade program (and indeed the Xbox Live Indie Games program), which allowed creators of a smaller size to bring their games to the platform digitally, and gave us some of the most popular titles of the generation like Minecraft and The Walking Dead.Xbox Live Arcade (often referred to as XBLA) is remembered fondly as a result, but we'd argue that ID@Xbox

Pure Xbox 03.04.2026 16:30 Uhr
Guide: Xbox Adds More Perks For Game Pass Members (April 2026)
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Guide: Xbox Adds More Perks For Game Pass Members (April 2026)

The latest freebies for XGP subscribers.The Xbox Game Pass Perks program is continuing to add a bunch of freebies for Game Pass members throughout April 2026, including for the likes of Sea of Thieves, Minecraft, FragPunk, PUBG: Battlegrounds and various other games. We expect more to come over the next few weeks.As we've mentioned before, it seems most Xbox Game Pass Perks are now accessible to Essential, Premium and Ultimate members, but there are exceptions where only Ultimate members can get

Pure Xbox 03.04.2026 15:30 Uhr
Xbox Relists Multiple Backwards Compatible Games, And Then Quickly Delists Them
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Xbox Relists Multiple Backwards Compatible Games, And Then Quickly Delists Them

"What's happening?".There's been a lot of talk about Xbox backwards compatibility in 2026 already, especially since Xbox teased some kind of revival for the program at GDC a few weeks ago, but at the moment, we have no idea what we'll be getting. Will it be brand-new additions for console? The arrival of Xbox backwards compatibility for PC? Could it be something totally different that we haven't considered yet?Whatever the case may be, there's been an interesting discovery by the Better xCloud T

Pure Xbox 03.04.2026 14:00 Uhr
The First Three Xbox Game Pass Additions Of April Have Begun Rolling Out
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The First Three Xbox Game Pass Additions Of April Have Begun Rolling Out

With NBA 2K26 arriving later today!With April now in full swing, and with NBA 2K26 having been randomly announced for Game Pass earlier this week, we wanted to issue a reminder that the first three Xbox Game Pass additions of the month have now begun rolling out!The first two technically arrived yesterday (April 2nd) in the form of Barbie Horse Trails and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 — the latter being a new addition for just the Premium tier of Xbox Game Pass. Barbie Horse Trails is for Ultimate

Pure Xbox 03.04.2026 13:15 Uhr
Xbox Drops 300+ Games To Their 'Lowest Price Ever' In Spring Sale 2026
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Xbox Drops 300+ Games To Their 'Lowest Price Ever' In Spring Sale 2026

Here's a look at some of the most notable ones.It's always difficult to know what to buy in Xbox's massive sales, and that's especially the case with the Xbox Spring Sale 2026, which features over 2000 games in all - one of the biggest sales we've ever seen on the Xbox Store.With that in mind, we thought we'd pick out a bunch of games in the Spring Sale that are officially at their "lowest price ever" on the Xbox Store at the moment. Everything in the following list has never been cheaper than i

Pure Xbox 03.04.2026 12:00 Uhr
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PULMO Does Things Differently

PULMO offers a reflective, almost meditative experience that feels closer to interactive art than traditional gameplay. The post PULMO Does Things Differently appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 03.04.2026 09:21 Uhr
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Owlen And The Whispering Woods Takes Flight On Xbox

Owlen and the Whispering Woods is instantly peaceful. Before you even really get to grips with what it’s asking of you, it settles into a gentle rhythm - one built around gliding, exploring, and simply existing in a world that feels alive in a quieter way than most. The post Owlen And The Whispering Woods Takes Flight On Xbox appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 03.04.2026 09:20 Uhr
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To Farm Lands Expands With Sowing Fields

Some games are built for long sessions and deep investment. Others? They’re the kind you dip into with a cup of tea, play a few levels, and come away feeling just that little bit more relaxed. To Farm Lands: Sowing Fields comfortably sits in that second category. The post To Farm Lands Expands With Sowing Fields appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 03.04.2026 09:17 Uhr
'We're Just Getting Started' - Xbox Employee Hypes Up 'Momentum' Of 2026 So Far
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'We're Just Getting Started' - Xbox Employee Hypes Up 'Momentum' Of 2026 So Far

It's been a busy start to the year.What a crazy few months we've had in the world of Xbox, eh? It's normally pretty quiet around this time of the year, but Asha Sharma has taken the role of Xbox boss, we've had multiple showcases, the next Xbox console has been announced, the Xbox Games Showcase has been announced, and Xbox FanFest is making a grand comeback!There's more we could mention (such as how great of a start it's been for Xbox Game Pass), but you get the point - there's definitely some

Pure Xbox 02.04.2026 21:13 Uhr
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GTA Online Gets A Law Enforcement Overhaul With Neighborhood Watch Event

If you’ve ever fancied swapping the chaos of Los Santos for something a little more… official, GTA Online is flipping the script this week, with the Neighborhood Watch Event and some all-important Dispatch Work.  The post GTA Online Gets A Law Enforcement Overhaul With Neighborhood Watch Event appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 02.04.2026 20:03 Uhr
Xbox Series X Is Even Better Than PS5 Pro For Assassin's Creed Unity, Suggests Report
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Xbox Series X Is Even Better Than PS5 Pro For Assassin's Creed Unity, Suggests Report

A surprising advantage for the lesser-powered system.It's not very often that we expect the Xbox Series X to beat the PS5 Pro in terms of visuals or performance, but apparently that's the case with the new upgrade for Assassin's Creed Unity, which has a graphical advantage on Xbox.This is according to the fine folks at Digital Foundry, who advise that the Xbox Series X version of Assassin's Creed Unity is now outputting at 2880x1620 compared to the PS5 and PS5 Pro's resolution of 2304x1296. Ther

Pure Xbox 02.04.2026 18:00 Uhr
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Go! Go! Mister Chickums – Old-School Arcade Chaos On Modern Consoles

Go! Go! Mister Chickums is simple - your eggs have been stolen, and someone’s going to have to answer for it. What follows is a fast, frantic, and unapologetically retro platforming adventure that feels like it’s jumped straight out of an arcade cabinet. The post Go! Go! Mister Chickums – Old-School Arcade Chaos On Modern Consoles appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 02.04.2026 17:04 Uhr
Xbox Announces Eight 'FanFest Tour' Events Taking Place Across The World In 2026
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Xbox Announces Eight 'FanFest Tour' Events Taking Place Across The World In 2026

A massive celebration for Xbox's 25th anniversary.Woah! Following the announcement of Xbox FanFest in LA for the Xbox Games Showcase 2026 earlier this week, it's now also been revealed that the Xbox FanFest Tour will be stopping at no less than eight destinations this year!Specifically, the following countries will all be getting Xbox FanFest events in 2026, and more locations will be apparently be announced in the near future:Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 02.04.2026 16:45 Uhr
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Sunset Motel Launches On Xbox – Build, Renovate And Welcome Guests Your Way

Running a motel might not sound glamorous at first, but Sunset Motel quickly flips that idea on its head. What begins as a tired roadside stop soon becomes your project - a place you can reshape, redesign and gradually turn into somewhere guests actually want to stay. The post Sunset Motel Launches On Xbox – Build, Renovate And Welcome Guests Your Way appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 02.04.2026 16:27 Uhr
Is It Us, Or Did Xbox Just Get A Major Makeover On The Microsoft Store For Windows?
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Is It Us, Or Did Xbox Just Get A Major Makeover On The Microsoft Store For Windows?

This looks better than the Xbox app itself.Truth be told, we pretty much never engage with the actual Microsoft Store app for Windows. If we're going to play PC games, it's either through the dedicated Xbox PC app, or another storefront like Steam and the Epic Games Store.However, we came across a post today from MondoXbox that suggested the Microsoft Store app had received a major Xbox overhaul recently, and yeah... we've never seen this before. It's either brand-new, or just relatively new!Rea

Pure Xbox 02.04.2026 16:05 Uhr
Deals: All 140+ Backwards Compatible Games In The Xbox Spring Sale 2026
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Deals: All 140+ Backwards Compatible Games In The Xbox Spring Sale 2026

Original Xbox and Xbox 360 classics.The Xbox Spring Sale 2026 has now officially begun, and as usual for a big sale like this, we've got almost 100 games from the original Xbox and Xbox 360 eras that have been discounted!There's actually a lot of stuff in here that very rarely gets discounted as well, including the likes of the Dead or Alive games, Hexic 2, Shadowrun, Dragon's Lair, Blood Knights, The Maw and a whole lot more!Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 02.04.2026 15:00 Uhr
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Bratz: Rhythm & Style Runway Ready DLC Brings Fresh Fits And Fierce Fashion Battles

Style never stands still, and neither does Bratz Rhythm & Style. With the arrival of the Runway Ready DLC, players on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC, and Nintendo Switch can step back onto the catwalk with a brand-new wave of fashion, flair, and friendly rivalry The post Bratz: Rhythm & Style Runway Ready DLC Brings Fresh Fits And Fierce Fashion Battles appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 02.04.2026 14:20 Uhr
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Darwin’s Paradox! – A Tentacled Twist On Adventure

It’s not every day a platforming adventure stars an octopus trying to outsmart an industrial nightmare, but Darwin’s Paradox! runs with that idea. The post Darwin’s Paradox! – A Tentacled Twist On Adventure appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 02.04.2026 13:55 Uhr