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Microsoft Beats Out Sony & Nintendo In Metacritic's 2026 Game Publisher Rankings
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Microsoft Beats Out Sony & Nintendo In Metacritic's 2026 Game Publisher Rankings

A spot in the top five!Metacritic has today revealed its list of top game publishers for 2026 (based on their 2025 output), and this year, Microsoft has made the top five - beating out the likes of Sony and Nintendo in terms of average Metascores.Based on its 2025 releases, Microsoft managed a Metacritic average rating of 80 - with Forza Horizon 5's PS5 port being the team's best game with a score of 92. In fact, Xbox's PS5 ports have massively boosted the overall output from last year, with Ind

Pure Xbox 25.03.2026 14:30 Uhr
Ubisoft Issues Fix For Major Assassin's Creed Unity Bug On Xbox Series X|S
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Ubisoft Issues Fix For Major Assassin's Creed Unity Bug On Xbox Series X|S

"To our Xbox Series X|S players...".Almost three weeks since Assassin's Creed Unity got its free current-gen upgrade after more than a decade following its 2014 launch, Ubisoft has issued a patch for the strange lighting bug that cropped up on Xbox Series X|S consoles.<related ids="198423">Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 25.03.2026 13:30 Uhr
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Fennec Fox Is Hungry Continues The Snack-Fuelled Series On Xbox And PC

Every now and then, a series quietly builds its own identity without ever trying to be something bigger than it needs to be. Fennec Fox is Hungry is the latest to do just that. The post Fennec Fox Is Hungry Continues The Snack-Fuelled Series On Xbox And PC appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 25.03.2026 12:10 Uhr
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Match-3 Gets A Combat Upgrade In Medieval Quest

What happens when a simple puzzle mechanic becomes your main weapon in battle? Medieval Quest takes that familiar match-3 formula and gives it a purpose beyond clearing tiles, turning every move into part of a wider fight. The post Match-3 Gets A Combat Upgrade In Medieval Quest appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 25.03.2026 12:00 Uhr
Be Quick! Xbox Has Limited Spots For A Free 'Once Human' Closed Beta This Week
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Be Quick! Xbox Has Limited Spots For A Free 'Once Human' Closed Beta This Week

The upcoming free-to-play supernatural survival game.Fancy playing something new this week? Xbox has just opened up registrations for a free Once Human closed beta on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, which is taking place from March 26th through to April 8th.This is an open-world supernatural survival game that released on Steam back in 2024, and has a "Mostly Positive" average based on over 80,000 user ratings. The full console version is planned to release later in 2026 for Xbox and PS5, and t

Pure Xbox 25.03.2026 12:00 Uhr
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Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered Review

Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered is a very good game, as long as you go into it knowing what to expect. The post Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 25.03.2026 11:24 Uhr
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Meow Moments: Celebrating Myth & Machine – A Cozy Xbox Adventure

There’s something quietly comforting about the Meow Moments series, and Meow Moments: Celebrating Myth & Machine continues that tradition in its own playful way. The post Meow Moments: Celebrating Myth & Machine – A Cozy Xbox Adventure appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 25.03.2026 11:20 Uhr
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Musical Memory: Cats Matching Band Brings A Musical Twist To Puzzles

Some games are all about reflexes, others about strategy, and then there are those that quietly surprise you with something a little different - like Musical Memory: Cats Matching Band. The post Musical Memory: Cats Matching Band Brings A Musical Twist To Puzzles appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 25.03.2026 11:00 Uhr
Report: Halo Studios Is Working With MCC Co-Developer On Halo: Campaign Evolved
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Report: Halo Studios Is Working With MCC Co-Developer On Halo: Campaign Evolved

All hands on deck.We know that Xbox and Halo Studios are gunning for a 2026 anniversary release with Halo: Campaign Evolved (despite no official launch date yet) - and as is the norm with modern AAA development, it looks like the Microsoft first-party team has brought a familiar co-developer on board to try and make that happen.Coming by way of long-running Halo reporter Rebs Gaming, Abstraction Games — which worked as co-developer on the likes of Halo: The Master Chief Collection and lots of ot

Pure Xbox 24.03.2026 20:45 Uhr
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RoadCraft’s Reclaim Expansion Lets You Tear Down And Rebuild Your Way

There’s a shift happening in RoadCraft, and it’s a significant one. With the arrival of the Reclaim Expansion, the game is no longer just about rebuilding what’s broken - it’s about deciding what should be saved in the first place. The post RoadCraft’s Reclaim Expansion Lets You Tear Down And Rebuild Your Way appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 24.03.2026 19:53 Uhr
Xbox Exec Talks Project Helix And Why It'll Be 'Easier' Than Series X|S To Develop For
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Xbox Exec Talks Project Helix And Why It'll Be 'Easier' Than Series X|S To Develop For

The idea is to make one Xbox build work across multiple devices.There's still a lot we don't know about Xbox's next-gen Project Helix console, but we do know that it'll support both console and PC games, and that in theory should make it an easier console to develop for than the Series X and S.Xbox Portfolio GM Chris Charla (who's best-known for his work with the ID@Xbox program over the years) recently spoke about this in an interview with IGN, explaining that it'll "certainly" be easier for de

Pure Xbox 24.03.2026 19:30 Uhr
New Xbox Boss Has Considered 'Pricing Revamp' For Game Pass, Claims Report
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New Xbox Boss Has Considered 'Pricing Revamp' For Game Pass, Claims Report

Involving lower-priced tiers and maybe even a partnership with Netflix.It's been a busy old month since Asha Sharma took the reigns as Xbox boss over at Microsoft HQ, and according to a new report from The Information, she's already considering how she can lower costs for Xbox Game Pass.The report says that, "according to people she’s spoken to", Sharma has explored ways to make Game Pass (and apparently even consoles) more "enticing" to more people, which could involve a new tier of XGP in the

Pure Xbox 24.03.2026 18:07 Uhr
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Laysara: Summit Kingdom Review

In Laysara: Summit Kingdom there are modes, difficulties, and enough options to cover all bases. The post Laysara: Summit Kingdom Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 24.03.2026 17:44 Uhr
Epic Games Lays Off 1,000 Staff, Announces Closure Of Fortnite Rocket Racing
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Epic Games Lays Off 1,000 Staff, Announces Closure Of Fortnite Rocket Racing

A massive shakeup for the Fortnite owner.Epic Games has announced the shocking news that over 1,000 employees are being laid off from today, attributing "the downturn in Fortnite engagement that started in 2025" as the driving force being this massive company-wide shakeup.CEO Tim Sweeney took to the Epic Games blog to make a statement on the move, whilst also looking ahead for the future of both Epic and Fortnite. Here's some of their statement on the job losses:Read the full article on purexbox

Pure Xbox 24.03.2026 16:40 Uhr
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Albion Online Confirmed For Xbox Series X|S With April Release Date

After years of building a dedicated community across PC and mobile, Albion Online is finally making the leap to Xbox consoles. The post Albion Online Confirmed For Xbox Series X|S With April Release Date appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 24.03.2026 15:05 Uhr
Albion Online Is Finally Making Its Xbox Console Debut In April 2026
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Albion Online Is Finally Making Its Xbox Console Debut In April 2026

The popular MMORPG is on its way to Xbox Series X and S!It was all the way back in 2017 that Albion Online first arrived on PC, and the free-to-play MMORPG is still going strong here in 2026. Better yet, the team has just announced that it's finally making its Xbox console debut this year!You can see this in the following roadmap for Spring 2026, with further details mentioning how the Xbox release will be a "massive step forward for the game" and it'll introduce a new UI navigation flow, cross-

Pure Xbox 24.03.2026 15:00 Uhr
'I'd Be Happy To Collaborate' - True Crime: NYC Modder 'Open' To Working On Xbox & PC Re-Release
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'I'd Be Happy To Collaborate' - True Crime: NYC Modder 'Open' To Working On Xbox & PC Re-Release

They've just introduced a Widescreen Fix update for the PC version.With Xbox subtly revealing that backwards compatibility is going to make some kind of revival later this year (not necessarily new console additions, but we're hoping so!), there's been a lot of talk about which titles could still realistically get re-licensed from the original Xbox and Xbox 360 eras. In particular, many people have highlighted that Xbox owns Activision now, and therefore could hopefully bring a few of their clas

Pure Xbox 24.03.2026 14:00 Uhr
Xbox Console Updates Continue As New 'Cloud Save Sync' Indicator Rolls Out To Insiders
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Xbox Console Updates Continue As New 'Cloud Save Sync' Indicator Rolls Out To Insiders

A small but very useful addition.We've talked this month about how pleasantly surprised we've been with the new features that have arrived specifically for Xbox consoles, and we've got another one rolling out today to Alpha and Alpha Skip-Ahead Xbox Insiders!This is a "cloud save sync" indicator that's going to be visible when viewing the Game Card tile on any game you like, revealing the current status of your game save. This should be particularly useful when bouncing from one platform to anot

Pure Xbox 24.03.2026 13:00 Uhr