Xbox News

Roundup: Mixtape Is Getting Some Incredible Reviews As It Rolls Out On Xbox Game Pass
Xbox

Roundup: Mixtape Is Getting Some Incredible Reviews As It Rolls Out On Xbox Game Pass

We weren't expecting this!Earlier today, we shared the news that new story adventure Mixtape was heading to Xbox Game Pass today, May 7th - and now some early reviews have come out suggesting this could be a potential GOTY contender. We're not joking.<related ids="200873">Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 07.05.2026 16:30 Uhr
Kein Bild verfĂźgbar
Xbox

Electro Swing and Cartoon Mayhem Collide in Spanky Bat-a-Swing

Green Flamingo may well have landed on one of the more distinctive platformers heading towards Xbox and Nintendo platforms in 2026 - Spanky Bat-a-Swing. The post Electro Swing and Cartoon Mayhem Collide in Spanky Bat-a-Swing appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 07.05.2026 15:15 Uhr
Capcom Proves New IP Can Be Successful With Impressive Pragmata Sales Milestone
Xbox

Capcom Proves New IP Can Be Successful With Impressive Pragmata Sales Milestone

"The title aims to deliver a fresh gameplay experience...".After just over two weeks on the market, Capcom has announced that its new action game Pragmata has sold two million units worldwide - hot on the heels of its also-successful Resident Evil Requiem launch earlier in the year.This is a very impressive start for a brand-new IP from the Japanese publisher. Capcom highlights the launch of its pre-release demo and Pragmata's "fresh gameplay experience" as core reasons behind this early success

Pure Xbox 07.05.2026 15:15 Uhr
Kein Bild verfĂźgbar
Xbox

Haneda Girl Is On Xbox And PlayStation – Hotline Miami Meets Celeste

Haneda Girl launches on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5, throwing players into a neon-soaked world of techno beats, brutal action and lightning-fast platforming. The post Haneda Girl Is On Xbox And PlayStation – Hotline Miami Meets Celeste appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 07.05.2026 14:58 Uhr
Kein Bild verfĂźgbar
Xbox

Ocean Media Drops Four More Casual Adventures Onto Xbox

Ocean Media has become one of the most consistent publishers when it comes to bringing casual PC-style experiences onto Xbox consoles, and today’s four games continues that trend nicely. The post Ocean Media Drops Four More Casual Adventures Onto Xbox appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 07.05.2026 14:35 Uhr
Kein Bild verfĂźgbar
Xbox

Noodlebound Serves Up Fast-Paced Ramen Samurai Action On Xbox, PlayStation And PC

Noodlebound throws players into a chaotic world of living food, razor-sharp combat and one very determined ramen samurai. Yep, things are about to get deliciously dangerous. The post Noodlebound Serves Up Fast-Paced Ramen Samurai Action On Xbox, PlayStation And PC appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 07.05.2026 14:23 Uhr
Former Xbox 360 Exclusive Steins;Gate Is Getting A 'Re:Boot' For Series X|S
Xbox

Former Xbox 360 Exclusive Steins;Gate Is Getting A 'Re:Boot' For Series X|S

Release date already confirmed for the Japanese version.Back in 2009, a sci-fi visual novel game known as Steins;Gate was released exclusively for the Xbox 360 in Japan alone, followed by a PC release in 2010 and eventually PlayStation versions in the following years.And now, 17 years later, it's been confirmed that a "Re:Boot" version of the game is officially releasing in Japan on August 20th, 2026 — with speculation that the western version could also arrive on the same day, as it's already b

Pure Xbox 07.05.2026 14:15 Uhr
Kein Bild verfĂźgbar
Xbox

Microsoft Jewel Comes To The Xbox Store With Game Pass Perks

There’s something wonderfully nostalgic about firing up a simple match-3 puzzler, zoning out for a few minutes, and somehow losing an entire evening in the process. That’s exactly the kind of vibe Microsoft Jewel brings - and now it has quietly landed on the Xbox Store. The post Microsoft Jewel Comes To The Xbox Store With Game Pass Perks appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 07.05.2026 14:12 Uhr
Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (May 7-10)
Xbox

Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (May 7-10)

Including the hugely popular 'Deadside'.Xbox's latest Free Play Days selection is rolling out now! At the moment, it looks like we've got two games confirmed for the program - including survival shooter Deadside which had a very popular start on Xbox and PC just over a year ago.Here's your FPD lineup this week:Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 07.05.2026 13:00 Uhr
Mixtape Is Your Latest Day One Game Pass Title, And It's Available Today (May 7)
Xbox

Mixtape Is Your Latest Day One Game Pass Title, And It's Available Today (May 7)

Making a new record?Welcome to your latest Xbox Game Pass roundup! Today we've got just the one game entering the library, but it's a big one in the form of day one title Mixtape - from the folks behind The Artful Escape.This Life is Strange-esque title has been on our radar for some time now, and we're interested to see how it lands with players, including those on Xbox Game Pass. Without further ado, here's a quick introduction to this new day one title:Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 07.05.2026 12:00 Uhr
Kein Bild verfĂźgbar
Xbox

BAHAMUT AND THE WAQWAQ TREE Brings Arabian Mythology To Xbox And PlayStation

There’s no shortage of underwater adventures in gaming, but BAHAMUT AND THE WAQWAQ TREE immediately stands out thanks to its setting, atmosphere and mythology-inspired world. The post BAHAMUT AND THE WAQWAQ TREE Brings Arabian Mythology To Xbox And PlayStation appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 07.05.2026 11:21 Uhr
Kein Bild verfĂźgbar
Xbox

Stranger Than Heaven – RGG Studio’s Wildest Gamble Yet?

Freshly showcased during the 'Xbox Presents: A Special Look at Stranger Than Heaven' event, the next project from SEGA and RGG Studio appears to be a major departure from the studio’s previous games. The post Stranger Than Heaven – RGG Studio’s Wildest Gamble Yet? appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 07.05.2026 10:33 Uhr
Xbox Dedicates Entire Showcase To Stranger Than Heaven, Releasing Winter 2026 On Game Pass
Xbox

Xbox Dedicates Entire Showcase To Stranger Than Heaven, Releasing Winter 2026 On Game Pass

"An epic saga of men battling through five eras and five cities.".Today's first edition of the "Xbox Presents" showcase has just finished, with this one being entirely focused on the new RGG Studio game known as Stranger Than Heaven - now confirmed to be releasing at some point in Winter 2026.You can watch the entire showcase up above, which goes into detail about the backstory behind the game, some of the main characters in it (including an appearance from Snoop Dogg), and of course, how the ga

Pure Xbox 07.05.2026 01:30 Uhr
Kein Bild verfĂźgbar
Xbox

Why The Super Mario Galaxy Games Are The Best In The Series

The vast majority believe that Super Mario 64 is the best adventure featuring the mustached plumber. I just so happen to disagree. The post Why The Super Mario Galaxy Games Are The Best In The Series appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 06.05.2026 20:43 Uhr
Elite Dangerous Players Warn Of Downsides With Console Version On Xbox Game Pass
Xbox

Elite Dangerous Players Warn Of Downsides With Console Version On Xbox Game Pass

"If you have a PC, it's defo better to play there".When Xbox announced its latest massive batch of new Xbox Game Pass titles, one of the games that caught our eye was Elite Dangerous, and unfortunately not for the best of reasons.Don't get us wrong — Elite Dangerous is a great game! Unfortunately though, console development was cancelled all the way back in early 2022, meaning just "critical updates" would be issued to the Xbox version going forward.Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 06.05.2026 20:30 Uhr
More Than 50% Of Hardcore Gamers Don't Buy Full-Priced Games Anymore, Survey Finds
Xbox

More Than 50% Of Hardcore Gamers Don't Buy Full-Priced Games Anymore, Survey Finds

Saying no to $70.A new survey has revealed that more than half of hardcore gamers from multiple age groups no longer pay full price for video games, with just 20% of one age range saying that they'd pay full whack for a new release.The survey has been been carried out by IGN, in association with Kantar and UC Berkeley, and subsequently shared by outlet VGC. It splits participants into three age ranges — 14-29, 30-44 and 46-61 (sorry, 45-year olds) — with the youngest age range most likely to go

Pure Xbox 06.05.2026 19:00 Uhr
Xbox CEO Reveals New Start-Up Animation Coming To Consoles Next Week
Xbox

Xbox CEO Reveals New Start-Up Animation Coming To Consoles Next Week

"Sound on!".We're getting a new start-up animation for the first time in six years!Xbox boss Asha Sharma has announced today that the following boot-up sequence will be coming to Xbox next Wednesday (which presumably means Series X, Series S and Xbox One), and it even includes a new sound design.Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 06.05.2026 17:55 Uhr