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Review: Kiln (Xbox) - A Fun Addition To Xbox Game Pass, But Can Its Flame Stay Lit?
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Review: Kiln (Xbox) - A Fun Addition To Xbox Game Pass, But Can Its Flame Stay Lit?

Glazed and confused.How do you define a "good" or "successful" game? That's what I've been thinking about while playing the new Xbox first-party title Kiln over the past few days, as although I've had lots of fun with it, I also worry about how many people it'll appeal to in the long-term. But does that matter? Can we not just enjoy this for what it is? The answer is "yes", but with the lingering concern that Kiln is an online-only game and therefore has a limited lifespan.The concept behind Kil

Pure Xbox 28.04.2026 18:00 Uhr
Forza Horizon 6 Dev Reveals New Details On Events, Progression & Post-Launch Plans
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Forza Horizon 6 Dev Reveals New Details On Events, Progression & Post-Launch Plans

Via a new Discord Q&A.Ahead of launch in just a few weeks' time, Playground Games has given us some new details on what we can expect from Forza Horizon 6, via an official Discord Q&A.Thanks to IGN, the major points from this Q&A have now been shared - including details one some of the game's new events, when certain features will be unlocked, and how the team is handling post-launch content this time around.Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 28.04.2026 16:30 Uhr
Roundup: Here's What The Reviews Are Saying About 'Aphelion' On Xbox Game Pass
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Roundup: Here's What The Reviews Are Saying About 'Aphelion' On Xbox Game Pass

The latest title from Don't Nod!Sci-fi adventure Aphelion is rolling out now on Xbox Game Pass as the next game from Life is Strange maker DON'T NOD Entertainment - and that means early reviews for the title are now hitting the web too.We're going to gather some of these up down below for you to take a look at, then, so you can get a better idea of what to expect from Microsoft's latest addition to Xbox Game Pass!Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 28.04.2026 15:00 Uhr
'Working On It' - Asha Sharma Confirms Dynamic Background For New Xbox Logo Is In The Works
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'Working On It' - Asha Sharma Confirms Dynamic Background For New Xbox Logo Is In The Works

Heading to Series X|S soon!New Xbox boss Asha Sharma has been very active on social media since taking on her new role, and now, on the back of the team's brand-new logo reveal, Sharma has confirmed online that it's being turned into an Xbox Series X|S dynamic background as we speak.Heading over to Twitter, fan account Xbox Studio asked if the new logo (pictured above) could be turned into a dynamic background at some point. Sharma was quick to respond; with a simple "working on it!" message for

Pure Xbox 28.04.2026 14:00 Uhr
Xbox Continues To 'Actively Investigate' Issue With Backwards Compatible 360 Titles
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Xbox Continues To 'Actively Investigate' Issue With Backwards Compatible 360 Titles

If you're having problems, you're not alone.Over the past couple of weeks, we've spotted an ongoing issue with backwards compatibility in regards to Xbox 360 titles on Xbox Series X, in which players are getting an error message that prevents them from signing into Xbox Live.There's a massive Reddit post about this over in the Xbox Support community with over 250 comments to date, and it chronicles the various updates that players have been getting in regards to the issue.Read the full article o

Pure Xbox 28.04.2026 13:00 Uhr
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Rival Stars Horse Racing Gallops Onto Xbox And PlayStation

It’s not often we see a horse racing game trot onto console with real ambition, but Rival Stars Horse Racing is looking to change that. The post Rival Stars Horse Racing Gallops Onto Xbox And PlayStation appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 28.04.2026 12:27 Uhr
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The Confinement Pushes Precision Platforming To The Limit On Xbox

Blink and you are back at the start. That’s the reality of The Confinement, now launching on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S The post The Confinement Pushes Precision Platforming To The Limit On Xbox appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 28.04.2026 12:02 Uhr
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Headlines Batch Of New Free Demos On The Xbox Store
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Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Headlines Batch Of New Free Demos On The Xbox Store

Lots added over the last month or so!We have a bunch of new free demos on the Xbox Store to tell you about, folks. Microsoft rarely advertises these, so every now and then it's worth a browse to see what's been added as of late - and we have a big one headlining this new batch of free trials on Xbox.That major addition is a demo for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, which is now live and playable on Xbox Series X|S. This demo grants access to "the beginning of the game through the end of Chapter 2", with

Pure Xbox 28.04.2026 12:00 Uhr
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Aphelion Review

Aphelion may stumble in its mechanics, but when it places focus on the storytelling, atmosphere and spectacle, it’s exactly the kind of experience DON’T NOD excels at. It’s intriguing, mysterious and clever - we just wish it was tighter in terms of save points and how the gameplay is handled. The post Aphelion Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 28.04.2026 11:16 Uhr
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One Button Games 5-in-1 vol. 6 Review

If you’re interested in consistent value and quality, then One Button Games 5-in-1 vol. 6 struggles more than it should. The post One Button Games 5-in-1 vol. 6 Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 28.04.2026 10:47 Uhr
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GRIME II Review

Learning is a wonderful thing, and rarely will you be fooled twice in GRIME II. The post GRIME II Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 28.04.2026 10:46 Uhr
Talking Point: With Forza Horizon 6 Imminent, What Are Your Predictions For Its Final Review Score?
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Talking Point: With Forza Horizon 6 Imminent, What Are Your Predictions For Its Final Review Score?

Will the 2026 racer actually be a GOTY contender?It's getting to that point where, quite frankly, we're desperate for Forza Horizon 6. After playing the team's preview earlier this month, we're incredibly excited to experience the full thing, and launch is just weeks away now with its imminent May 2026 arrival. So, taking a stab in the dark, what do you think its final review score will end up being?Honestly, we think FH6 has the potential to be the highest-scoring entry in the series yet. Yes,

Pure Xbox 27.04.2026 20:30 Uhr
Diablo IV: Lord Of Hatred Is Getting Fantastic Reviews Alongside Its Xbox Release
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Diablo IV: Lord Of Hatred Is Getting Fantastic Reviews Alongside Its Xbox Release

The expansion goes live in just a few hours' time.It's almost time for Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred! The major new expansion arrives on Xbox and other platforms on April 27th / 28th (depending on your timezone), and the good news is that the reviews have been impressive for it so far.Lord of Hatred features a major new campaign in which you'll make your "final stand against the Prime Evil Mephisto", along with two new classes (Paladin and Warlock), the new region of Skovos, major Skill Tree reworks

Pure Xbox 27.04.2026 19:00 Uhr
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BALL x PIT Gets Bigger, Wilder And Stranger With The Free Shadow Update

Just when it felt like you’d seen everything BALL x PIT had to offer, along comes another reason to dive back in - the Shadow Update. The post BALL x PIT Gets Bigger, Wilder And Stranger With The Free Shadow Update appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 27.04.2026 18:25 Uhr
Poll: Which Generation Of Xbox Logo Is Your Favourite?
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Poll: Which Generation Of Xbox Logo Is Your Favourite?

OG Xbox to Series X|S, which takes your pick?On the back of Xbox's new mission statement, the team has been experimenting with different logo designs as of late. We saw Microsoft unveil a new Xbox logo last week that harkens back to the original console, before the team then took that logo and applied the theme to every Xbox console generation. We think these look pretty darn cool!<related ids="200384">Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 27.04.2026 18:00 Uhr
Xbox Fans Share Their 'Birthday Gift' Point Rewards Following Last Week's New Feature
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Xbox Fans Share Their 'Birthday Gift' Point Rewards Following Last Week's New Feature

"Little confused ngl lol".Last week, you may recall that we highlighted a new birthday gift addition for the Xbox Rewards program that had been officially released on the Monday (April 20th), with one of the lead designers confirming it was a brand-new feature.<related ids="200256">Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 27.04.2026 16:33 Uhr