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Multiple Assassin's Creed Games Are Free To Play On Xbox This Week (April 2-6)
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Multiple Assassin's Creed Games Are Free To Play On Xbox This Week (April 2-6)

As part of Xbox Free Play Days.The latest edition of Xbox Free Play Days officially begins today, and it's all geared around Assassin's Creed this week, with five games from Ubisoft's franchise available to play from April 2nd to April 6th.As far as we know, these titles become available from 8am PT / 11am ET / 4pm BST, and they don't require Xbox Game Pass in order to access them. It's also worth noting that Assassin's Creed Unity is part of the lineup, which just recently received a free upgra

Pure Xbox 02.04.2026 13:45 Uhr
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Clean Up Earth – A Refreshingly Positive Take On Co-Op Gaming

Not every game is about destruction, survival or competition. Clean Up Earth takes a very different route, asking a simple question - what if the goal was to fix things instead? The post Clean Up Earth – A Refreshingly Positive Take On Co-Op Gaming appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 02.04.2026 13:28 Uhr
'Xbox Buys Steam' Racks Up Tons Of Searches In Response To April Fools' TikTok Video
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'Xbox Buys Steam' Racks Up Tons Of Searches In Response To April Fools' TikTok Video

The power of a simple joke!Yesterday, we highlighted an April Fools' joke about something called "Xbox Game Pass Flex" and how we thought it might convince a few people, but there's another joke that had many people questioning whether it was true or not!Going through the daily Google Trends is something that's part of our job here at Pure Xbox — we always want to keep on top of which Xbox-related searches are getting the most attention — and it took us by surprise yesterday when all of the top

Pure Xbox 02.04.2026 12:30 Uhr
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Bun Buns Review

You’d be hard-pressed to find a more satisfying low-budget merge game than Bun Buns. It’s definitely not big and it’s certainly not clever, but it’s cheap and delivers a lot of flavour in one mouthful. If it was a bakery item it would be a macaron: exquisitely presented, finished in a single gulp, but flavoursome. The post Bun Buns Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 02.04.2026 12:24 Uhr
Five Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass In Early April 2026
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Five Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass In Early April 2026

Everything that's leaving soon.Microsoft has revealed the next six games leaving Xbox Game Pass in early April 2026, with all of these being highlighted as "leaving soon" on the official Xbox mobile app.The most notable departure here is Grand Theft Auto V, which is disappearing across all platforms including Xbox Series X|S and PC. We've also got the likes of Ashen and Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes in the list, both of which are well worth checking out before they leave the service.Read the

Pure Xbox 02.04.2026 11:03 Uhr
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JokerJack Review

When every tenth game is inspired by Balatro, JokerJack needed to be so, so much more than whatever this is. The post JokerJack Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 02.04.2026 09:24 Uhr
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Morkull Ascend To The Gods Launches On Console And PC

Some villains want power. Others want revenge. Morkull Ascend to the Gods gives you a character who wants both… and isn’t afraid to talk directly to you about it. The post Morkull Ascend To The Gods Launches On Console And PC appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 02.04.2026 09:20 Uhr
Xbox Spring Sale 2026 Now Live In Full, 1000+ Games Discounted
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Xbox Spring Sale 2026 Now Live In Full, 1000+ Games Discounted

Everyone gets the deals!It's time for the Xbox Spring Sale 2026! This year's selection has begun with a list of over 1000 discounted games, plenty of which are major AAA titles (even including some 2026 releases), so there's some great stuff to choose from.This is a bigger selection than the Xbox Spring Sale "Preview" that went live for Xbox Game Pass members last week, so if you've already rooted through that, it's still worth looking through the sale again for what you've missed!Read the full

Pure Xbox 01.04.2026 22:15 Uhr
Xbox Spring Sale 2026 Now Live In Full, 2000+ Games Discounted
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Xbox Spring Sale 2026 Now Live In Full, 2000+ Games Discounted

Everyone gets the deals!It's time for the Xbox Spring Sale 2026! This year's selection has begun with a list of over 2000 discounted games, plenty of which are major AAA titles (even including some 2026 releases), so there's some great stuff to choose from.This is a bigger selection than the Xbox Spring Sale "Preview" that went live for Xbox Game Pass members last week, so if you've already rooted through that, it's still worth looking through the sale again for what you've missed!Read the full

Pure Xbox 01.04.2026 22:15 Uhr
Out Of Nowhere, Xbox Just Announced NBA 2K26 For Game Pass
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Out Of Nowhere, Xbox Just Announced NBA 2K26 For Game Pass

And it's arriving this week!Surprise! Xbox has randomly announced today that NBA 2K26 is coming to Game Pass this week, arriving for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and PC Game Pass members on Friday, April 3rd.The bizarre timing of the reveal has even led people to question whether it's an April Fools' joke, but we don't believe that to be the case - the announcement on social media seems very official at first glance:Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 01.04.2026 21:55 Uhr
Talking Point: How Many Random Peripherals For Xbox Games Do You Still Own?
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Talking Point: How Many Random Peripherals For Xbox Games Do You Still Own?

Any toys-to-life stuff? How about Rock Band or Guitar Hero?You know what? I've been really tempted to play some Disney Infinity 3.0 lately. I own the Xbox One version — not the Xbox 360 version shown in the image above — and it's still great fun to play as a huge Star Wars fan.At the same time, I can't help but glance over to Steam and see the Disney Infinity 3.0 Gold Edition with all the characters and playsets that doesn't require me to hunt down individual models and then dust off the base an

Pure Xbox 01.04.2026 20:20 Uhr
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Logiart Grimoire And Pixel Museum Arrive On Xbox And PC

Sometimes a studio finds its groove and just runs with it. That feels very much the case with Jupiter Corporation, as they launch not one, but two puzzle-heavy experiences at the same time - Logiart Grimoire and Juufuutei Raden’s Guide for Pixel Museum. The post Logiart Grimoire And Pixel Museum Arrive On Xbox And PC appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 01.04.2026 20:11 Uhr
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Content Warning Goes Viral On Xbox And Play Anywhere

Now available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Play Anywhere for £8.39, this viral-hunting horror game from Landfall flips the usual formula on its head. You’re not just escaping the monsters… you’re filming them. The post Content Warning Goes Viral On Xbox And Play Anywhere appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 01.04.2026 19:47 Uhr
'There Is No Shop' - Halo Dev Eases Concerns Over Xbox Fanta Skin For Campaign Evolved
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'There Is No Shop' - Halo Dev Eases Concerns Over Xbox Fanta Skin For Campaign Evolved

What other skins might we see?We're getting closer and closer to the release of Halo: Campaign Evolved later in 2026 (exact date TBD), and we've also got a peek at a new in-game skin — you can see it up above, and it's quite evidently inspired by Fanta!That's because it's part of a new Xbox promotion in which free content is being given away for various games including Halo, Forza Horizon 6, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and others. Once you buy a can or bottle of Fanta with the special edition Xbox

Pure Xbox 01.04.2026 18:30 Uhr
Ubisoft Teams With Xbox To Bring 'Heroes Of Might And Magic: Olden Era' To PC Game Pass
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Ubisoft Teams With Xbox To Bring 'Heroes Of Might And Magic: Olden Era' To PC Game Pass

The new game releases in early access on April 30th.We've got another Game Pass confirmation for April!It's been announced that Ubisoft and Hooded Horse have teamed up with Xbox to bring Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era to both the Xbox PC app and PC Game Pass on April 30th, which happens to be its early access release date.Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 01.04.2026 16:14 Uhr
Some Unlikely Games Have Entered The 'Top Paid' Xbox Charts In Recent Weeks
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Some Unlikely Games Have Entered The 'Top Paid' Xbox Charts In Recent Weeks

Including titles you might not even be aware of!There was a time when we used to scan the "Top Paid" Xbox charts all the time for an idea of how certain games were selling on the platform, but unfortunately they're not as good as they used to be - they only seem to get updated on rare occasions now, and there aren't specific charts for each region anymore (they're all rolled into one instead).Nevertheless, there are still some interesting results we can pull out of them, and particularly at the

Pure Xbox 01.04.2026 15:37 Uhr
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Revenge On Gold Diggers Brings A Cinematic Story Of Deception To Console

Not every game wants you to save the world. Some are more interested in what happens when trust breaks down - and what people are willing to do afterwards. Revenge On Gold Diggers lands on Xbox and PC, with PlayStation and Nintendo Switch drops too, running exactly that kind of focus, offering a story-driven experience built around manipulation, choice and consequence. The post Revenge On Gold Diggers Brings A Cinematic Story Of Deception To Console appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 01.04.2026 14:59 Uhr
'Xbox Game Pass Flex' Is An April Fools' Joke, But Could It Actually Happen One Day?
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'Xbox Game Pass Flex' Is An April Fools' Joke, But Could It Actually Happen One Day?

It actually sounds plausible.You have to be careful what you're reading on days like this! If you hadn't clocked it yet, today is April Fools' Day, and therefore we're seeing loads and loads of fake stories doing the rounds on the likes of social media.One that's been getting a lot of attention actually relates to Xbox. The folks over at Insider Gaming posted a story this morning about something called "Xbox Game Pass Flex", and to give them credit, it actually seems pretty convincing at first g

Pure Xbox 01.04.2026 13:31 Uhr
The Elder Scrolls Online Is Coming To PC Game Pass With Xbox Play Anywhere Support
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The Elder Scrolls Online Is Coming To PC Game Pass With Xbox Play Anywhere Support

New Seasons content also unveiled for 2026.We've had a new announcement for PC Game Pass overnight, as it's been revealed that Bethesda's The Elder Scrolls Online is finally coming to the Xbox PC app on June 2nd, 2026 - and it'll also include Xbox Play Anywhere support.This means that if you already own The Elder Scrolls Online for your Xbox console, you'll get a free PC version when the PC Game Pass launch takes place on June 2nd.Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 01.04.2026 12:45 Uhr
Feature: 30 Xbox Series X|S Games To Look Forward To In April-December 2026
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Feature: 30 Xbox Series X|S Games To Look Forward To In April-December 2026

Nine months of fantastic new games are ahead of us!Update: As mentioned, we're updating this feature on a monthly basis, and it's now been adjusted for April. We've taken a few games away, added a few in, and changed a handful of dates around for games like Aphelion.With 2026 now starting to kick into gear, it's time to look ahead at what this year has in store for us! There are hundreds and hundreds of games that will be releasing on Xbox in 2026, and we've whittled down the current list into j

Pure Xbox 01.04.2026 11:30 Uhr
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NubiaPhobia Launches With A Curious Mix Of Horror, Humour And Point-And-Click Chaos

Oddly charming, bright, playful, but quietly promising something much stranger underneath. NubiaPhobia wastes no time in making that clear, blending colourful visuals with offbeat humour and a touch of the unsettling as it arrives on Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo Switch. The post NubiaPhobia Launches With A Curious Mix Of Horror, Humour And Point-And-Click Chaos appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 01.04.2026 09:16 Uhr