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Xbox Is Gaining Momentum With US Gamers, As Highlighted In New YouGov Report
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Xbox Is Gaining Momentum With US Gamers, As Highlighted In New YouGov Report

"For XBOX, the early signs are encouraging.".With Asha Sharma making a bunch of well-received moves ever since her appointment as Xbox CEO, there's definitely been a feeling that the perception around the brand is becoming more positive, and a new report is backing that up.The folks over at YouGov are saying that Xbox is "gaining momentum" in multiple ways right now, including in terms of "whether consumers are hearing positive or negative things about a brand", in terms of "the percentage of pe

Pure Xbox 29.05.2026 18:00 Uhr
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Bluey’s Quest For The Gold Pen Is The Family Adventure Bluey Fans Have Been Waiting For

It's probably fair to say that Bluey has outgrown being just a children's TV show. The adventures of Bluey, Bingo, Bandit and Chilli have become a bit of a family phenomenon, with parents often just as invested as the kids. That's why Bluey's Quest For The Gold Pen arrives with a little more expectation than most licensed games. The post Bluey’s Quest For The Gold Pen Is The Family Adventure Bluey Fans Have Been Waiting For appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 29.05.2026 17:57 Uhr
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Escape The Backrooms – One Of PC’s Biggest Horror Hits Joins Game Pass

Escape The Backrooms builds its terror around something strange: endless yellow corridors, flickering lights, unsettling silence, and the constant feeling that you're not supposed to be there. The post Escape The Backrooms – One Of PC’s Biggest Horror Hits Joins Game Pass appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 29.05.2026 16:42 Uhr
LEGO Batman Has Sold Pretty Well On Xbox So Far, Despite Forza & 007 Stealing The Limelight
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LEGO Batman Has Sold Pretty Well On Xbox So Far, Despite Forza & 007 Stealing The Limelight

Another big game came to Xbox this month, folks.007 First Light and Forza Horizon 6 may have dominated the Xbox headlines over the last few weeks, but another major title launched in the back half of May as well; LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight. And, while the game doesn't seem to have had as much of a blockbuster start as those two titles, it looks as though it's sold pretty well so far - including on Xbox.The folks over at Alinea Analytics have this week shared some interesting sales es

Pure Xbox 29.05.2026 16:30 Uhr
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Blueberry – Not Every Journey Is About Saving The World

Not every game is about saving the world. Some are about understanding yourself. That's the road Blueberry sets out to travel. The post Blueberry – Not Every Journey Is About Saving The World appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 29.05.2026 16:16 Uhr
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Do You Even Forklift? Takes Us Back To Japan For The Weirdest Road Trip Yet

We're starting to think the entire gaming industry signed a pact to set every new release in Japan. We've drifted through Japan in Forza Horizon 6. We've explored Tokyo in countless hidden object games. We've battled monsters, raced cars and solved mysteries across the country. Now we're driving a forklift around it. The question is: Do You Even Forklift? The post Do You Even Forklift? Takes Us Back To Japan For The Weirdest Road Trip Yet appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 29.05.2026 15:40 Uhr
Three Games Have Just Received Xbox Game Pass Release Dates For Next Month
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Three Games Have Just Received Xbox Game Pass Release Dates For Next Month

June's XGP lineup is almost here!With May's Xbox Game Pass additions now officially over, we've started to look ahead to June already - with a couple of games quietly added to the lineup last week. Now though, we've got another three games with fresh Game Pass release dates for next month, so we thought we'd highlight those down below with June fast approaching.So, here are three more titles that now have June launch dates on Xbox Game Pass, and you can look out for our full guide on the whole m

Pure Xbox 29.05.2026 15:00 Uhr
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Forza Horizon 6 Festival Playlist Challenges Guide – Series 1 Autumn

We’re into Autumn with the second week of the Festival Playlist challenges in Forza Horizon 6 and once more we have a week full of events to partake in, reward cars to nab, seasonal championships to take down, and more. Our guide is here to help you out. The post Forza Horizon 6 Festival Playlist Challenges Guide – Series 1 Autumn appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 29.05.2026 14:18 Uhr
Deals: All 120+ Backwards Compatible Games In The Xbox Deals Unlocked Sale 2026
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Deals: All 120+ Backwards Compatible Games In The Xbox Deals Unlocked Sale 2026

Original Xbox and Xbox 360 classics.The Xbox Deals Unlocked Sale 2026 has begun this week with literally thousands of discounts, and therefore it's no surprise that over 120 backwards compatible games from the original Xbox and Xbox 360 eras are included too!It's a very similar selection to the one we saw during the Spring Sale, although a few games have been added (such as Ninja Gaiden Black and Darksiders) and taken away (such as Gears of War and Dead or Alive), while the discounts have been c

Pure Xbox 29.05.2026 14:00 Uhr
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Kabuto Park Review

Not everyone will get a kick out of Kabuto Park. You have to be a fan of the cozy genre, and you need to be accepting of how frothy and inconsequential it is. But schedule a couple of hours and you might well enjoy a distilled Pokemon where all the catching and battling happens in a concentrated burst.  The post Kabuto Park Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 29.05.2026 13:38 Uhr
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Beat The Champions Wants To Take Football Back To The Arcade Days

Football games usually fall into one of two camps. They're either massive simulations packed with licences, tactical systems and endless menus, or they're wild arcade experiences that care more about spectacular goals than realistic passing percentages. Beat The Champions firmly plants itself in the second category. The post Beat The Champions Wants To Take Football Back To The Arcade Days appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 29.05.2026 13:20 Uhr
007 First Light Achieves Incredible First-Day Sales, And There's Post-Launch Content On The Way
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007 First Light Achieves Incredible First-Day Sales, And There's Post-Launch Content On The Way

"We are blown away by all the support".The new James Bond game is off to an incredible start on Xbox and beyond!Last night, IO Interactive took to social media to reveal that 007 First Light sold 1.5 million copies in its first 24 hours on sale across all platforms, thanking fans for "showing up" and sharing their "overwhelming enthusiasm" for the game.Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 29.05.2026 13:00 Uhr
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Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar Review

I am currently living two lives - one as myself, of course, and the other in Grand Bazaar. And let me tell you, sometimes the Grand Bazaar life dominates. The post Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 29.05.2026 12:48 Uhr
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Yomi 2 Review

Yomi 2 in many ways is an exquisite attempt to bottle the spirit of a fighting game and then pour it onto cards. The post Yomi 2 Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 29.05.2026 12:41 Uhr
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Do Gamers Undervalue Cyber Security?

It’s interesting: there are over 3.5 billion gamers worldwide, and yet, for so many of them, the word ‘cybersecurity’ is only associated with games like Watch Dogs or Cyberpunk 2077.  The post Do Gamers Undervalue Cyber Security? appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 29.05.2026 12:40 Uhr
Modern Warfare 4 Isn't On Xbox Game Pass, But 'Eligible' Members Can Get Vault Edition Discount
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Modern Warfare 4 Isn't On Xbox Game Pass, But 'Eligible' Members Can Get Vault Edition Discount

New loyalty program announced.At this point, you're probably aware that Microsoft lowered the price of Xbox Game Pass recently and removed day one Call of Duty games in the process - which means that the newly-announced Modern Warfare 4 won't be on the service this October. However, Activision has announced a new loyalty program for past COD players, also featuring a discount for 'eligible' Game Pass members.Unfortunately, this discount only applies to the pricier Vault Edition of Call of Duty:

Pure Xbox 29.05.2026 12:00 Uhr
'We Are Building A Stronger Xbox' - Asha Sharma Updates Employees On Progress In 2026
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'We Are Building A Stronger Xbox' - Asha Sharma Updates Employees On Progress In 2026

The Xbox CEO says hard choices are still ahead.New Xbox boss Asha Sharma has been extremely active in putting her stamp on the brand over the past few months since she took over from Phil Spencer, and based on first impressions, it seems like things are going pretty well.She apparently addressed Xbox's progress in 2026 so far in an internal memo to employees last week, with The Verge reporting that she highlighted the recent branding switch from Xbox to "XBOX", and how the price reduction for Xb

Pure Xbox 28.05.2026 22:26 Uhr
Call Of Duty: Warzone Joins Two Other Xbox One Games Being Delisted In Early June 2026
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Call Of Duty: Warzone Joins Two Other Xbox One Games Being Delisted In Early June 2026

"New downloads will no longer be available".Today's announcement of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 included the re-reveal that it won't be coming to Xbox One and PS4 when it launches in October, and there's also another big reveal related to those platforms for COD: Warzone.Yes, Call of Duty: Warzone is officially being delisted for Xbox One and PS4 on June 4th, 2026. Activision says you won't be able to find it or download it on the Microsoft Store for Xbox One after that date, although people

Pure Xbox 28.05.2026 20:30 Uhr
Steam Deck Has Gone Up In Price Massively, And It Makes ROG Xbox Ally Look Great Value In 2026
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Steam Deck Has Gone Up In Price Massively, And It Makes ROG Xbox Ally Look Great Value In 2026

Might be time to hop on board?Well, well, well! Valve is the next gaming hardware maker to raise its prices, with Steam Deck units now costing more; a lot more than they did just a few short weeks ago. If you've not seen the news already, the 512GB and 1TB Steam Deck OLEDs are going up by ÂŁ170/$240 and ÂŁ210/$300, respectively. Ouch.That makes both models now come in at ÂŁ649/$789 and ÂŁ779/$949 - a far cry from the very cheap value proposition that Steam Deck was three or four years ago. Perhaps e

Pure Xbox 28.05.2026 19:00 Uhr