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Xbox Issues Apology For Spamming Users With 'Braze' Test Messages
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Xbox Issues Apology For Spamming Users With 'Braze' Test Messages

"The Xbox App got a little too enthusiastic".If you're someone who uses the Xbox app on mobile, you may have noticed today that you've been spammed with a bunch of "Mobile Test Message" notifications, said to be a "dummy message sent via Braze".This has become a big topic on social media over the past couple of hours, with hundreds of Xbox fans sharing screenshots of the notification and questioning what it means. Here's one example:Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 25.02.2026 20:49 Uhr
Amazon 'Abandons' Maverick Games As Former Forza Devs Seek New Publisher
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Amazon 'Abandons' Maverick Games As Former Forza Devs Seek New Publisher

A sharp u-turn.Back in 2023, we heard that a bunch of Forza Horizon devs were splitting off and making their own studio in Maverick Games, before Amazon announced the following year that it would publish the title at some stage. Well, the game seems to still be in production - but Amazon's gaming department will no longer fund the title.As shared by The Game Business, the mega-corporation has 'abandoned' the title, with the team instead "focusing on projects that leverage Amazon’s unique strengt

Pure Xbox 25.02.2026 20:15 Uhr
Xbox Won't Back Away From First-Party And Become 'Just A Publisher', Insists EVP Matt Booty
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Xbox Won't Back Away From First-Party And Become 'Just A Publisher', Insists EVP Matt Booty

Good to know!Ever since Xbox started putting its games on other platforms (particularly PS5), there's been speculation about whether the brand could ultimately end up going the way of SEGA during the Dreamcast days and become "just a publisher".Xbox EVP and CCO Matt Booty actually addressed this during yesterday's Windows Central interview, telling the outlet that "we're not backing away" from first-party games and hardware (at least not anytime soon!).Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 25.02.2026 19:00 Uhr
Here's What's Included In The Xbox February 2026 Update
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Here's What's Included In The Xbox February 2026 Update

1440p streaming on console, ROG Xbox Ally updates and more.The Xbox February 2026 update is now being highlighted by the folks over at Xbox Wire, and this week we've got new features across console, PC and handheld devices.We're looking at higher resolution streaming for Xbox Cloud Gaming on console, new navigation sounds on the Xbox PC app and some improvements to the ROG Xbox Ally experience as our main updates this time out.Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 25.02.2026 18:00 Uhr
Roundup: Here's What The Critics Think Of Resident Evil Requiem
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Roundup: Here's What The Critics Think Of Resident Evil Requiem

The newest RE title is almost here!With Resident Evil Requiem reviews now out in the wild — including our very own here at Pure Xbox — we thought we'd gather up what folks think ahead of the game's launch later in the week.Indeed, if you'd like to know all the details on Requiem's upcoming launch, we'll throw our full guide on the game underneath the review summaries down below.Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 25.02.2026 17:00 Uhr
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Deep Space Shooter – Alone Against The Galaxy

No squad. No backup. No second chances. Deep Space Shooter blasts onto Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Windows PC.  The post Deep Space Shooter – Alone Against The Galaxy appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 25.02.2026 16:08 Uhr
Review: Resident Evil Requiem (Xbox) - Capcom Delivers A Masterful Mix Of Action & Horror
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Review: Resident Evil Requiem (Xbox) - Capcom Delivers A Masterful Mix Of Action & Horror

Resident ol'reliable.During the current generation of gaming, it feels like a good cluster of once-mainstay franchises have started to fall by the wayside. Either by declining in quality or simply due to a less-frequent launch schedule, many of the AAA franchises I grew up playing on Xbox 360 and Xbox One just don't deliver what they once did for me. However, in Resident Evil, Capcom has consistently delivered fantastic big-budget experiences all throughout the Xbox Series X|S era, and in Requie

Pure Xbox 25.02.2026 16:00 Uhr
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The Colourful Chaos of Ghetto Zombies: Graffiti Squad Is Now Available

The apocalypse has arrived, and apparently it’s armed with ketchup blasters and mutant kids. At least it is if you believe what you find in Ghetto Zombies: Graffiti Squad. The post The Colourful Chaos of Ghetto Zombies: Graffiti Squad Is Now Available appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 25.02.2026 15:13 Uhr
Xbox Boss Questioned On Whether Exclusives Could Return In The Future
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Xbox Boss Questioned On Whether Exclusives Could Return In The Future

"The plan's the plan until it's not the plan.".Ever since Asha Sharma was announced as the new Xbox boss last Friday, there's been speculation about whether exclusive games could become part of Xbox's strategy in the future once again, and she's at least partially addressed this in a new interview with Windows Central.Speaking on a whole range of topics, Sharma was questioned at one point about the potential to revise Xbox's current strategy and suggested that nothing is off the table, but that

Pure Xbox 25.02.2026 14:45 Uhr
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UFOPHILIA Lands On Xbox – A Paranormal Investigation Twist

Now available on Xbox Series X|S and PC with Xbox Play Anywhere support, UFOPHILIA is a first-person psychological horror experience that places you in the boots of an investigator obsessed with alien phenomena. The post UFOPHILIA Lands On Xbox – A Paranormal Investigation Twist appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 25.02.2026 14:03 Uhr
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One Button Games Returns With Volume 4

How much can you really do with a single button? That question returns once again with the launch of One Button Games 5-in-1 Vol. 4. The post One Button Games Returns With Volume 4 appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 25.02.2026 13:44 Uhr
RoboCop, Test Drive Publisher Nacon In Financial Trouble As Company Files For Insolvency
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RoboCop, Test Drive Publisher Nacon In Financial Trouble As Company Files For Insolvency

Money woes are "significantly affecting operations".French game publisher and accessory maker Nacon has today announced that at the tail end of last week, the company filed for insolvency after hitting serious financial trouble.Looking at the team's press release on matters, it's been revealed that majority shareholder Bigben Interactive has effectively failed to make a loan repayment, which now means that Nacon doesn't have the funding it needs to operate properly.Read the full article on purex

Pure Xbox 25.02.2026 13:30 Uhr
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Journey Of Johann: Castle Crusade Storms Xbox

The saga continues for Xitilon’s bite-sized platforming hero as Journey of Johann: Castle Crusade launches on Xbox Series X|S (Optimised), Xbox One, and Windows PC. The post Journey Of Johann: Castle Crusade Storms Xbox appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 25.02.2026 13:25 Uhr
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Escape from Ever After Review

Escape from Ever After is a very accomplished game that does a lot of things right. The platforming can be tricky until you are used to it, but you’ll mostly have a really good time playing through. The post Escape from Ever After Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 25.02.2026 12:00 Uhr
Xbox Says 'Hardware Announcements Are Coming Up' As Team Looks Ahead To Next-Gen
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Xbox Says 'Hardware Announcements Are Coming Up' As Team Looks Ahead To Next-Gen

"You will hear more about that soon.".You may have read about Asha Sharma recently and her renewed focus on the console side of the Xbox business - and in a new interview with Windows Central, the Xbox boss has hinted that we'll hear about new console hardware very soon.Indeed, when elaborating on her recent comments about 'returning to Xbox', Sharma talked about what's coming in terms of next-gen hardware. "You will hear more about that soon", Sharma says, with "some hardware announcements comi

Pure Xbox 25.02.2026 12:00 Uhr
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Cinemoji Collection Review

Cinemoji Collection is one player, not multiplayer. It’s controller-only, which makes text input a ball-ache. It’s hardcore in its questions, and has barely any of the basic features that you would expect from a quiz game. BUT the puzzles can be clever, and cine-enthusiasts will get a kick from answering them.  The post Cinemoji Collection Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 24.02.2026 20:33 Uhr
Talking Point: You're The New Head Of Xbox, What Do You Do Now?
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Talking Point: You're The New Head Of Xbox, What Do You Do Now?

If you were in those shoes, what would be your first steps?Much has been said already about the retiring Phil Spencer and new Xbox boss Asha Sharma, and regardless of whatever viewpoint you might have about it, one thing's for sure — a job like this isn't easy for anyone to step into.Head of Xbox (otherwise known as "Microsoft Gaming CEO") comes with a theoretical freedom to curate a new vision for the brand and turn Xbox into essentially whatever you want it to be (as long as the higher-ups at

Pure Xbox 24.02.2026 20:15 Uhr
Vampire Crawlers Gets Free Xbox Demo Ahead Of 2026 Game Pass Launch
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Vampire Crawlers Gets Free Xbox Demo Ahead Of 2026 Game Pass Launch

Try out the Vampire Survivors sequel for free!Vampire Survivors took the world by storm when it first dropped on Xbox a few years ago, and in 2026 the team is delivering a follow up in the form of Vampire Crawlers, which just got a free demo on Xbox!Yep, the Vampire Crawlers demo for Xbox Series X|S and PC is now live on the Microsoft Store - and as you'd expect, it's a very modest download. You're looking at just over 1GB to test out Vampire Crawlers on your platform of choice.Read the full art

Pure Xbox 24.02.2026 19:00 Uhr