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17 Arcade Archives Games Have Quietly Released For Xbox Series X|S In 2026 So Far

They're going under the radar somewhat.Whenever we publish our new games roundups, especially on the weekends, it's very rare that they contain any Arcade Archives titles — they just don't get publicised much ahead of release, so we never really come across them.However, they do appear in the "New Games" section on the Microsoft Store on a regular basis, to the point where we've already had 17 Arcade Archives titles (if you count May 7th's new addition) on Xbox already in 2026.Read the full arti

Pure Xbox 06.05.2026 16:30 Uhr

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Magic Sheep Review

Whether looking at the barebones gameplay, level design that repeats itself, or the lack of polish present, Magic Sheep contains all the qualities you'd associate with disappointment. The post Magic Sheep Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 06.05.2026 16:01 Uhr

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Giant Monsters, Collapsing Cities, Multiplayer Chaos – Meet BeastLink

There’s no shortage of monster games out there, but BeastLink looks like it wants to go much, much bigger than anything before it.  The post Giant Monsters, Collapsing Cities, Multiplayer Chaos – Meet BeastLink appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 06.05.2026 15:22 Uhr

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The 'Best-Selling PC Game Of 1997' Is Finally Releasing On Xbox This May

A "brand-new, re-imagined, and expanded version" of Riven.All the way back in 1997, developer Cyan Worlds (then known as Cyan Productions) released the highly-anticipated follow-up to 1995's Myst in the form of Riven, and it's been cited by Cyan since then as the best-selling PC game of '97.Now, almost three decades on, the beloved puzzle game is finally getting an Xbox version on May 19th (the same day as Forza Horizon 6's release), coming to Series X, Series S and PC with Xbox Play Anywhere su

Pure Xbox 06.05.2026 15:15 Uhr

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Can You Survive THE TAG-ALONG OBSESSION?

Why the hell do we want to play THE TAG-ALONG OBSESSION so much then? The post Can You Survive THE TAG-ALONG OBSESSION? appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 06.05.2026 14:46 Uhr

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Feature: 30 Xbox Series X|S Games To Look Forward To In May-December 2026

Eight 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 May. We've taken a few games away, added a few in, and changed a handful of dates around for games like Star Wars: Galactic Racer.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 cur

Pure Xbox 06.05.2026 14:00 Uhr

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Halo Infinite Adds New Game Mode, Six Months After Its 'Last' Major Content Update

Say hello to Operation Firefight: Gauntlet.Back in November of 2025, we reported on Halo Infinite's final major content update for Xbox and PC, with the development team noting at the time how they needed to put extra focus on multiple new Halo titles in the works.So, there was a lot of surprise last night when a sizeable Halo Infinite update randomly appeared, and it's since been revealed that this new update adds a new game mode in the form of Operation Firefight: Gauntlet!Read the full articl

Pure Xbox 06.05.2026 13:00 Uhr

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Five Games Are Available Today Across Various Tiers Of Xbox Game Pass (May 6)

Here's what's coming to XGP Premium & Ultimate today.Welcome to your latest Xbox Game Pass update! Today, we've got five games joining various tiers of the service - two of which are completely new for Game Pass Ultimate players, with the other three moving over to Premium.Here's a quick breakdown of these new XGP additions:Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 06.05.2026 12:00 Uhr

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Versebound – Mixing Mythology And Survivor Chaos

Set against the backdrop of Kalevala-inspired mythology, Versebound mixes survivor-like combat, with roguelite progression and a surprisingly moody fantasy atmosphere. The post Versebound – Mixing Mythology And Survivor Chaos appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 06.05.2026 10:21 Uhr

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Every Forza Horizon Game Ranked: From Colorado to Mexico and Beyond

Now is as good a time as any to look through all the Forza Horizon games and rank them. The post Every Forza Horizon Game Ranked: From Colorado to Mexico and Beyond appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 06.05.2026 00:14 Uhr

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How Microsoft Flight Simulator is Honoring the Brave Volunteers of the NSW Rural Fire Service

The post How Microsoft Flight Simulator is Honoring the Brave Volunteers of the NSW Rural Fire Service appeared first on Xbox Wire.

Xbox Wire 06.05.2026 00:00 Uhr

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Xbox To Retire Features That Don't Align With Future Plans, Starting With Copilot AI

"We will stop development of Copilot on console".Following reports earlier today that Asha Sharma had hired new leaders for Team Xbox, the boss has shared a short statement on social media confirming the news, while also revealing that some features are going to be retired."Xbox needs to move faster, deepen our connection with the community, and address friction for both players and developers. Today, we promoted leaders who helped build Xbox, while also bringing in new voices to help push us fo

Pure Xbox 05.05.2026 22:27 Uhr

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Here's What The Reviews Are Saying About The Latest Surprise XGP Release, Motorslice

"Parkour through the ruins of a megastructure".As we've already covered today elsewhere on Pure Xbox, we've got two brand-new additions to Xbox Game Pass for May 5th, including one that literally only got announced a few hours ago in the form of Motorslice.So, what is this game? It's actually an indie parkour adventure title in which your goal is survive a harsh environment where everything is trying to kill you. Along the way, you'll need to climb, slide, crouch, run, jump, wall run and use you

Pure Xbox 05.05.2026 20:30 Uhr

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Motorslice Review

My advice when you start Motorslice is to be prepared to get annoyed. You will die a lot and repeat sections again and again, but there is a lot of good in this game, even when the mechanics don’t work quite as smoothly as they should. The post Motorslice Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 05.05.2026 20:27 Uhr

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Game Pass Loads Up Again With Another Packed Week Of New Arrivals

Final Fantasy V kicks things off for Xbox Game Pass this week, continuing the steady march of classic RPG royalty onto the service - but it’s far from alone and this coming week sees a ton of new games hit the subscription service. The post Game Pass Loads Up Again With Another Packed Week Of New Arrivals appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 05.05.2026 19:44 Uhr

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For The King II Heads Into The Wild With New DLC And Game-Changing Free Update

For The King II is already quite addictive, and now it’s giving players even more reasons to roll the dice and dive back into Fahrul. The post For The King II Heads Into The Wild With New DLC And Game-Changing Free Update appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 05.05.2026 19:20 Uhr

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Froggy Hates Snow – How a Love of Dome Keeper and Digging Created a Fresh Spin on Survival Games

The post Froggy Hates Snow – How a Love of Dome Keeper and Digging Created a Fresh Spin on Survival Games appeared first on Xbox Wire.

Xbox Wire 05.05.2026 19:00 Uhr

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'We Need To Evolve How We Work' - Xbox CEO Announces She's Bringing In New Leaders

To address consumer and technical expertise.Xbox boss Asha Sharma is making another major move today, as she's reportedly told employees in a company memo that the division needs to "evolve how we work", and therefore she's bringing in new leaders.This was first reported by CNBC, which mentioned that Sharma had the following to say in her memo:Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 05.05.2026 18:46 Uhr

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Call of Duty Endowment Military Appreciation Month Presented by USAA

The post Call of Duty Endowment Military Appreciation Month Presented by USAA appeared first on Xbox Wire.

Xbox Wire 05.05.2026 18:34 Uhr

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Why entry fees feel better than bets

The idea is appealing. The post Why entry fees feel better than bets appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 05.05.2026 18:04 Uhr

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EA Sports UFC 6 Releases This June, Promises The 'Most Authentic Fighting Experience Yet'

Pre-orders begin today.We've been treated to the full unveiling of EA Sports UFC 6 today, with confirmation that the game will release for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S (along with PS5) in just a few short weeks on June 19th, 2026.This year's game promises to deliver "the most realistic and authentic fighting experience yet", featuring evolved striking and motion systems, new fighter bodies built with Sapien Technology, Real-Time Contact that utilises ragdoll physics and damage reactions that

Pure Xbox 05.05.2026 18:00 Uhr

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TerraTech Legion Review

TerraTech Legion comes with a simple concept, but there is just so much depth lurking under the surface. The post TerraTech Legion Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 05.05.2026 17:54 Uhr

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Red Dead Online Goes Wild With Big Naturalist Bonuses And Racing Rewards

If it’s been a while since you last rode out in Red Dead Online, now’s not a bad time to saddle up again, as Rockstar’s latest monthly update puts the spotlight firmly on the Naturalist role. And there are some seriously generous payouts for those willing to get their boots muddy. The post Red Dead Online Goes Wild With Big Naturalist Bonuses And Racing Rewards appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 05.05.2026 17:26 Uhr

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Gaming Without Boundaries: Where Console and Casino Worlds Overlap

When you look at many of the biggest console games, whether that’s massive open-world shooters like Red Dead Redemption 2 or competitive battle royales like Fortnite, you can clearly see that progression is based on the skill of the gamer.  The post Gaming Without Boundaries: Where Console and Casino Worlds Overlap appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 05.05.2026 17:25 Uhr

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