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Microsoft Gaming Reportedly Scrapped As Asha Sharma Promotes 'Return Of Xbox' At MS HQ
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Microsoft Gaming Reportedly Scrapped As Asha Sharma Promotes 'Return Of Xbox' At MS HQ

"Microsoft is returning to using Xbox for its gaming division".It's been a busy few months for Asha Sharma as she settles into her new role at Xbox, and it sounds as though she's rounding out that initial period by promoting a complete "return of Xbox" over at Microsoft HQ.According to Tom Warren of The Verge, the new Xbox boss has ditched the 'Microsoft Gaming' branding - going back to referring to everything as 'Xbox'. In fact, Warren even goes as far as saying that "Microsoft has now plastere

Pure Xbox 23.04.2026 20:00 Uhr
Microsoft Gaming Scrapped As Asha Sharma Promotes 'Return Of Xbox' At MS HQ
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Microsoft Gaming Scrapped As Asha Sharma Promotes 'Return Of Xbox' At MS HQ

Update: Now official!It's been a busy few months for Asha Sharma as she settles into her new role at Xbox, and it sounds as though she's rounding out that initial period by promoting a complete "return of Xbox" over at Microsoft HQ.According to Tom Warren of The Verge, the new Xbox boss has ditched the 'Microsoft Gaming' branding - going back to referring to everything as 'Xbox'. In fact, Warren even goes as far as saying that "Microsoft has now plastered the 'return of Xbox' slogan on the walls

Pure Xbox 23.04.2026 20:00 Uhr
Poll: How Would You Grade The ID@Xbox April 2026 Showcase?
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Poll: How Would You Grade The ID@Xbox April 2026 Showcase?

Give us your verdict.The dust is now beginning to settle on the ID@Xbox Showcase for April 2026!If you haven't had a chance to watch it yet, you can catch the full thing over at our live coverage page, and we'll soon provide an extensive recap of everything that happened as part of the show.Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 23.04.2026 19:40 Uhr
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Dragon Is Dead Delivers Dark Fantasy Roguelite Action To Console

Something has gone very wrong in the world of Dragon Is Dead. The dragon may be gone, but whatever followed in its wake is far worse. The post Dragon Is Dead Delivers Dark Fantasy Roguelite Action To Console appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 23.04.2026 18:52 Uhr
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Kiln Launches On Xbox And Game Pass With A Creative Twist On Multiplayer Mayhem

There’s something oddly satisfying about shaping a perfect pot… and then immediately smashing it into pieces. Thank goodness for Kiln then, arriving now on Xbox Series X|S and PC with Play Anywhere support, and making an instant impression as a Day One Game Pass release. The post Kiln Launches On Xbox And Game Pass With A Creative Twist On Multiplayer Mayhem appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 23.04.2026 18:17 Uhr
Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced Formally Unveiled, Heading To Xbox In July 2026
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Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced Formally Unveiled, Heading To Xbox In July 2026

"Totally rebuilt from the ground up...".After plenty of rumours, speculation and even a cheeky mention from Ubisoft itself earlier this week, the company has properly unveiled Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced; a new "from the ground up" remake of 2013's Assassin's Creed 4.This new version, which you can take a look at via the game overview trailer up above, brings back everything you know and love about the original Black Flag - with added "high resolution textures", "enhanced lighting", im

Pure Xbox 23.04.2026 18:15 Uhr
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Solve Puzzles Across Time In Causal Loop On Xbox, PC And PS5

Time has a habit of slipping through your fingers in Causal Loop, but this is one adventure where that might actually work in your favour. The post Solve Puzzles Across Time In Causal Loop On Xbox, PC And PS5 appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 23.04.2026 17:59 Uhr
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A Retro Rescue Mission Awaits In Save My Wife

There’s something instantly familiar about Save My Wife - not just in name, but in spirit. The post A Retro Rescue Mission Awaits In Save My Wife appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 23.04.2026 17:47 Uhr
Live: Watch The ID@Xbox April 2026 Showcase Here
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Live: Watch The ID@Xbox April 2026 Showcase Here

Plus the AC Black Flag Resynced reveal as a bonus pre-show!It's time for the ID@Xbox Showcase - April 2026 edition! As usual with these events, we're expecting lots of new indie game reveals, trailers, updates and release dates, along with a few Xbox Game Pass confirmations as well."IGN is proud to partner once again with ID@Xbox for another exciting showcase on April 23, 2026, that will feature tons of indie games headed to Xbox and PC including: Mistfall Hunter, There Are No Ghosts at the Gran

Pure Xbox 23.04.2026 17:30 Uhr
'This Change Is Not Surprising At All' - Industry Analyses Xbox Game Pass Price Drop
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'This Change Is Not Surprising At All' - Industry Analyses Xbox Game Pass Price Drop

Cost down, COD out.This week, we've seen some pretty big news regarding Xbox Game Pass and the future of the service. Microsoft has decided to drop Game Pass Ultimate back down to a more manageable cost, whilst announcing that Call of Duty will no longer arrive day one in the service. In the days since, the industry has reacted, with some analysts "not surprised" by this change in direction.Over at GamesIndustry.biz, the site has been gathering opinions from well-known industry folk to see what

Pure Xbox 23.04.2026 16:30 Uhr
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Our Metal Bowl On Xbox And PC Is A Strange Journey Through Steel And Silence

There’s something immediately intriguing about Our Metal Bowl. The name doesn’t give much away, but honestly, neither does the world it drops you into. The post Our Metal Bowl On Xbox And PC Is A Strange Journey Through Steel And Silence appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 23.04.2026 15:54 Uhr
Xbox Engineer Hints At More 'Fun Surprises' And Features Based On Fan Feedback
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Xbox Engineer Hints At More 'Fun Surprises' And Features Based On Fan Feedback

There's apparently an internal roadmap.We've seen lots of new Xbox features rolling out across console and beyond over the past few weeks, and earlier in April, Xbox boss Asha Sharma revealed that a new team dedicated to fan feedback had been created as well.Last night, Xbox engineering lead Eden Marie revealed that she's part of this fan feedback team, and that they have been adding to their internal roadmap of planned features. Some of the stuff that's been suggested was already on there, but

Pure Xbox 23.04.2026 15:30 Uhr
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Star Fire: Eternal Cycle Ignites On Xbox And PC With Fast-Paced Roguelite Action

Sometimes you just want a game that throws you straight into the action - no tutorials dragging things out, no systems buried under layers of complexity. Star Fire: Eternal Cycle arrives on Xbox Series X|S and PC (with full Play Anywhere support), doing exactly that, and doing it with speed, style, and plenty of replayability. The post Star Fire: Eternal Cycle Ignites On Xbox And PC With Fast-Paced Roguelite Action appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 23.04.2026 14:52 Uhr
Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (April 23-26)
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Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (April 23-26)

Featuring a Sony-developed title!Welcome to your latest Xbox Free Play Days lineup! This week, we've got three games available as part of the program - including Sony San Diego's MLB The Show 26, as pictured above.Here's your full list of FPD games this weekend:Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 23.04.2026 14:00 Uhr
Xbox Rewards Adds Brand-New 'Birthday Gift' Feature With Special Benefits
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Xbox Rewards Adds Brand-New 'Birthday Gift' Feature With Special Benefits

Xbox employee confirms it launched this past Monday.We've got a new feature for Xbox Rewards / Microsoft Rewards! From now on, you'll receive some special Xbox Rewards benefits when you get to the week of your birthday, including a "birthday gift" that can be redeemed.This was first spotted by Rewards users yesterday, and confirmed by Xbox employee Brenna Duffitt as something that's totally brand-new — this past Monday marked its debut. Here's a look at the message players are getting:Read the f

Pure Xbox 23.04.2026 13:00 Uhr
Xbox First-Party Title 'Kiln' Is Available Today With Game Pass Ultimate (April 23)
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Xbox First-Party Title 'Kiln' Is Available Today With Game Pass Ultimate (April 23)

Spring roadmap also revealed!Today's Xbox Game Pass update brings us the latest Microsoft first-party release in Kiln; a new multiplayer brawler from the folks over at Double Fine Productions. You'll see this one roll out on XGP later today, and ahead of that launch, the team has also revealed a Spring 2026 roadmap for the game.So, we'll give you some fresh details on Kiln down below — including the official launch trailer and a description of the game — before throwing Double Fine's post-launch

Pure Xbox 23.04.2026 12:00 Uhr
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Build Your Own Calm In Urban Jungle

Perhaps all you really want from games is a quiet space, a bit of greenery, and something gentle to unwind with. That’s exactly where Urban Jungle comes in. The post Build Your Own Calm In Urban Jungle appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 23.04.2026 10:26 Uhr