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Xbox Exec Invites Fans To Share Backwards Compatibility Requests On Special Website
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Xbox Exec Invites Fans To Share Backwards Compatibility Requests On Special Website

"There is a community driven site where you can make your requests known".When it was announced back in March that Xbox's backwards compatibility program was getting revived for the brand's 25th anniversary, there were a lot of questions as to whether that meant brand-new backwards compatibility additions from the OG Xbox and Xbox 360 era, or perhaps something else like the BC program making its debut on PC.We still don't have the specifics on what's happening later this year, but interestingly,

Pure Xbox 02.05.2026 17:00 Uhr
Here's What Might Leave Xbox Game Pass In June 2026
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Here's What Might Leave Xbox Game Pass In June 2026

Some early predictions!What's leaving Xbox Game Pass in June 2026? Well, Microsoft hasn't confirmed anything just yet, but based on some games that were added to the service this time last year, we can at least make a few predictions ahead of time.We know that a lot of Xbox users want more advance notice of games leaving Xbox Game Pass, but Microsoft usually gives us around two weeks right now - and don't forget, publishers sometimes secure late deals with Microsoft to keep their games on Game P

Pure Xbox 02.05.2026 15:30 Uhr
Five Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass In Early May 2026
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Five Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass In Early May 2026

Everything that's leaving soon.Microsoft has revealed the next five games leaving Xbox Game Pass in early May 2026, with all of these being highlighted as "leaving soon" on the official Xbox mobile app.The most notable departure here is arguably Planet of Lana, which just recently received a sequel on Xbox Game Pass as well, but the likes of Go Mecha Ball and Galacticare are disappointing losses too.Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 02.05.2026 14:45 Uhr
Feature: These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (May 4-8)
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Feature: These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (May 4-8)

Including at least two more Game Pass additions!Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for May 4-8! We haven't got any major AAA releases over the next few days, but there's still plenty to look forward to in terms of indies, including Mixtape which is launching on Xbox Game Pass!Here's what's coming to Xbox next week:Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 02.05.2026 14:00 Uhr
Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 2-3)
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Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 2-3)

May play days.Welcome to your first weekend in May! We're actually starting to see some sun here in the UK which is denting our gaming time somewhat - but no matter, we're sure the grey skies will return shortly, shunning us to our Xbox-filled rooms as a result.Here's what we're getting stuck into this weekend:Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 02.05.2026 13:00 Uhr
'The Results Ain't Pretty' - Oblivion Remastered Analysis Claims It's 'Still Broken' After One Year
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'The Results Ain't Pretty' - Oblivion Remastered Analysis Claims It's 'Still Broken' After One Year

Have you had any issues with it?It's been just over a year now since Xbox and Bethesda shadow dropped The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered on us in April of 2025, and even though it's proved popular and the reviews on the Xbox Store are pretty impressive overall, the folks over at Digital Foundry have been highlighting multiple ways in which it's "still broken".If we go back to May of 2025, we covered Digital Foundry's assessment on all ports of the game being "affected by hitching, crashes

Pure Xbox 01.05.2026 20:30 Uhr
Xbox Adds Backgrounds, Profile Themes & Gamer Pics Based On New Logo Designs
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Xbox Adds Backgrounds, Profile Themes & Gamer Pics Based On New Logo Designs

Rolling out to all users now!Hot on the heels of promising some customisation options based on the new Xbox logo (and indeed off the back of us covering some other dynamic backgrounds, thanks Microsoft!), the team has unleashed a raft of new backgrounds, profile themes and gamer pics centred around Xbox's fresh logo design.Yep, all of this stuff is rolling out to Xbox users now - and includes a dynamic background based on each console generation's version of the new logo, alongside Xbox profile

Pure Xbox 01.05.2026 19:00 Uhr
Deals: 25 Xbox Back Compat Games That Are Ridiculously Good Value This Week
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Deals: 25 Xbox Back Compat Games That Are Ridiculously Good Value This Week

Bargains from the original Xbox and Xbox 360 eras.Xbox isn't slowing down with the new sales this week! Following the Golden Week Sale that we highlighted a few days ago, we've also got a new Super Saver Sale, a Star Wars Sale and an Xbox Game Studios Sale to add to the mix.One of the main things we're taking away from these sales is that they include a lot of backwards compatible games from the original Xbox and Xbox 360 eras! There are so many, in fact, that we wanted to try and break them dow

Pure Xbox 01.05.2026 18:00 Uhr
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Constance Paints A Beautiful, Emotional Journey

There are games that look good, and then there are games that feel like they’ve been painted into existence - Constance. The post Constance Paints A Beautiful, Emotional Journey appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 01.05.2026 17:40 Uhr
Asha Sharma Comments On AI Use As Upscaling Tech Rolls Out To ROG Xbox Ally
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Asha Sharma Comments On AI Use As Upscaling Tech Rolls Out To ROG Xbox Ally

"We are refocusing our AI efforts...".Earlier this week, Microsoft announced some new ROG Xbox Ally features including the introduction of 'Auto Super Resolution'; an AI upscaler in a similar vein to Nvidia's DLSS. This is the sort of AI tech players seem on board with, but that isn't the case for all uses of AI - something that Xbox boss Asha Sharma has again touched on via social media.Following Xbox's official post about these new features, Sharma said that the team was "refocusing our AI eff

Pure Xbox 01.05.2026 16:30 Uhr
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Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era Storms Into Early Access With A Return To Strategy Royalty

There are few names in strategy gaming that carry the same weight as Heroes of Might and Magic series, and now Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era is stepping onto the battlefield in Game Preview and Early Access. The post Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era Storms Into Early Access With A Return To Strategy Royalty appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 01.05.2026 16:13 Uhr
Three First-Party Titles Get New Dynamic Backgrounds On Xbox Series X|S
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Three First-Party Titles Get New Dynamic Backgrounds On Xbox Series X|S

With a bonus third-party addition!Recently, we covered that Team Xbox was working on a dynamic background for its fancy new logo - and whilst that one is still in works for now, we have had a batch of new game-themed backgrounds added to Xbox Series X|S recently, including three first-party additions.The first of those is for Diablo 4 — to coincide with its recent Lord of Hatred expansion — which you can take a quick look at in the image up above. We also have two other new backgrounds from Micr

Pure Xbox 01.05.2026 15:00 Uhr
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Dr. Psycho: Hospital Escape Locks You In A Nightmare

You wake up alone. Cold. Confused. And very much not safe. Dr. Psycho: Hospital Escape wastes no time throwing you into its grim setup, launching on Xbox Series X|S with a simple promise - get out, or don’t get out at all. The post Dr. Psycho: Hospital Escape Locks You In A Nightmare appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 01.05.2026 14:04 Uhr
The Outer Worlds To Be Partially Delisted, Free 'Spacer's Choice Edition' For Those Affected
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The Outer Worlds To Be Partially Delisted, Free 'Spacer's Choice Edition' For Those Affected

The remaster is being given away for free to base game owners.There's some interesting stuff happening with The Outer Worlds in the near future, as it's just been announced that the game is getting partially delisted, with the Spacer's Choice Edition now becoming the main version of it.It's a little bit confusing, so bare with us — the "base edition" of The Outer Worlds will be delisted on May 27th across "most store pages", but we think the Xbox Store version might survive, as it's mentioned th

Pure Xbox 01.05.2026 14:00 Uhr
Forza Horizon 6 Download Sizes Revealed On Xbox & PC, And They're Huge
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Forza Horizon 6 Download Sizes Revealed On Xbox & PC, And They're Huge

Get ready to clear some SSD space!It's May 1st today, folks, which means it's officially Forza Horizon 6 month! Yep, Xbox's next big open-world racer is right around the corner - and today, the game's download size has been revealed across console and PC. Get ready for a pretty big install, Forza fans.Forza Horizon 6 clocks in at roughly 144GB on Xbox Series X|S and 156GB on PC, according to the Xbox mobile app. The game arrives on May 15th for early access players (via the Premium Edition), and

Pure Xbox 01.05.2026 13:00 Uhr
Xbox To Share More Info On Project Helix In 'Game Dev Update' Show Next Week
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Xbox To Share More Info On Project Helix In 'Game Dev Update' Show Next Week

But keep in mind the target audience here.We're very eager to hear more about Xbox's next-gen Project Helix console, and the good news is that a special "Game Dev Update" show will be providing more details next week, although we'd also urge you to keep expectations in check.This is a new YouTube show that's aimed at game developers, and the first episode will dive into the "introduction of Project Helix", recapping what was shown off at GDC 2026 earlier this year.Read the full article on purexb

Pure Xbox 01.05.2026 12:00 Uhr
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This Is Fine: Maximum Cope Turns Meme Madness Into A Surreal Metroidvania Adventure

“This is fine.” It’s a phrase we’ve all joked about at some point - but in This Is Fine: Maximum Cope, that familiar calm-in-chaos energy is pushed to its absolute limit. The post This Is Fine: Maximum Cope Turns Meme Madness Into A Surreal Metroidvania Adventure appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 01.05.2026 09:33 Uhr
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Plantera 2: Golden Acorn Lets Your Dream Garden Flourish

There’s a certain charm to a game that asks you to slow down, take your time, and simply watch something grow. Plantera 2: Golden Acorn does exactly that, arriving on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation and Nintendo Switch with a cosy, laid-back experience that feels tailor-made for unwinding. The post Plantera 2: Golden Acorn Lets Your Dream Garden Flourish appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 01.05.2026 09:19 Uhr