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'We Have Good Reasons To Believe In What's Ahead', Insists New Xbox Chief Content Officer
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'We Have Good Reasons To Believe In What's Ahead', Insists New Xbox Chief Content Officer

Matt Booty says navigating change is nothing new for Microsoft.We've already covered the statements from Phil Spencer, Asha Sharma and Satya Nadella following last night's major leadership shakeup at Xbox, but what about Matt Booty? The head of Xbox Game Studios is now being promoted to EVP and Chief Content Officer, working with new Xbox boss Asha Sharma to shape the future of the brand.In his official statement, Booty insisted there are "good reasons to believe in what’s ahead", reminding us t

Pure Xbox 21.02.2026 19:00 Uhr
Feature: Who Is Asha Sharma? A Look Back At The Career Of The New Xbox Boss
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Feature: Who Is Asha Sharma? A Look Back At The Career Of The New Xbox Boss

Phil Spencer's successor!Whenever Phil Spencer eventually decided to retire from his position as Xbox boss and Microsoft Gaming CEO, we naturally assumed that position would go to Xbox president Sarah Bond — but with Sarah leaving the company following Phil Spencer's retirement last night, it's ended up going to the relatively unknown Asha Sharma instead.So, who is Asha Sharma? Let's take a quick look back at the career of the new Xbox boss until now.Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 21.02.2026 17:00 Uhr
Feature: These 30+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (February 23-27)
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Feature: These 30+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (February 23-27)

Including another three Game Pass titles!Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for February 23-27! We've got plenty of exciting games on the way over the next few days, including the big release of Resident Evil Requiem! Don't forget about the three Game Pass titles as well — we're particularly interested in the day one release of TCG Card Shop Simulator, as well as checking out what's new in the Xbox Game Studios 1.0 launch of Towerborne!Here's what's coming to Xbox next week:Read the full article

Pure Xbox 21.02.2026 15:30 Uhr
New Xbox Head Suggests Bringing Back The Blades Dashboard In First Social Media Posts
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New Xbox Head Suggests Bringing Back The Blades Dashboard In First Social Media Posts

She's already been active on X.Following the announcement of Asha Sharma as the new Xbox boss last night, she immediately took to social media and began replying to various fans and Xbox-related accounts with suggestions and acknowledgements.The one that's getting all the attention relates to her suggestion to "bring the blade dashboard", which clearly is a reference to the iconic dashboard that shipped with the Xbox 360 back in 2005.Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 21.02.2026 14:00 Uhr
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Grow Stronger And Rule The Arena In Little Legs

If you’ve ever wanted to command a giant, battle-ready millipede in a chaotic arena showdown, Little Legs has you covered. The post Grow Stronger And Rule The Arena In Little Legs appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 21.02.2026 13:40 Uhr
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I Wanna Be Car Speeds Onto Xbox And PC With A Dreamlike Platforming Twist

Ever wondered what it would be like to be a car? I Wanna Be Car takes that oddly specific dream and turns it into a colourful, physics-driven platforming adventure. The post I Wanna Be Car Speeds Onto Xbox And PC With A Dreamlike Platforming Twist appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 21.02.2026 13:05 Uhr
Microsoft CEO Shares His Thoughts On The Major Leadership Changes At Xbox
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Microsoft CEO Shares His Thoughts On The Major Leadership Changes At Xbox

Satya Nadella is "excited for how we will capture the opportunity ahead".Last night, we received some of the most important news in Xbox history — Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer is leaving the company after 38 years, Xbox president Sarah Bond is leaving too, and the new boss is Asha Sharma (the former President of Microsoft CoreAI), to be assisted by the new EVP and Chief Content Officer, Matt Booty.In response to all of that, we got a bunch of statements from the higher-ups at Microsoft and

Pure Xbox 21.02.2026 13:00 Uhr
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Captain Puff MacFly Blasts Onto Xbox Series X|S In A Retro Shmup Send-Off

The universe has already fallen. A pirate empire from another dimension has swept through the constellation, wiping out planet after planet. Only Netunia X12 remains. The post Captain Puff MacFly Blasts Onto Xbox Series X|S In A Retro Shmup Send-Off appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 21.02.2026 12:51 Uhr
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Face Human And Supernatural Horror In Mortanis Prisoners

Some horror games lean into monsters. Others lean into atmosphere. Mortanis Prisoners does both - and sets its story against one of the darkest backdrops imaginable. The post Face Human And Supernatural Horror In Mortanis Prisoners appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 21.02.2026 12:39 Uhr
Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (February 21-22)
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Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (February 21-22)

We've had some big Game Pass additions this week!Another weekend is upon us! It's been quite a busy week in terms of XGP additions so we've got plenty to be going at here; Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, The Witcher 3 and more have entered the library over the past few days.With that being said, here's what we're playing this weekend:Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 21.02.2026 12:00 Uhr
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Esports League Announces Big Changes for Xbox Events

Xbox competitive events are evolving fast as fresh deals shape this year's series plans. The post Esports League Announces Big Changes for Xbox Events appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 21.02.2026 11:43 Uhr
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Best Xbox Games With a Poker Element

The variety across these Xbox poker titles is real The post Best Xbox Games With a Poker Element appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 21.02.2026 11:43 Uhr
Xbox President Sarah Bond Is Also Leaving The Company, Microsoft Confirms
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Xbox President Sarah Bond Is Also Leaving The Company, Microsoft Confirms

"Sarah Bond has decided to leave Microsoft...".Much of the spotlight has been on Phil Spencer and new Xbox boss Asha Sharma in relation to today's huge shakeup over at Microsoft Gaming - but thanks to a departing statement from Phil himself, we now know for sure that Xbox President Sarah Bond is also leaving the company.Yep, Bond — who has been Xbox President for a while now and has been spearheading the brand's direction as of late — "has decided to leave Microsoft to begin a new chapter". We'l

Pure Xbox 21.02.2026 00:30 Uhr
New Xbox Boss Makes Official Statement As She Takes Over From Phil Spencer
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New Xbox Boss Makes Official Statement As She Takes Over From Phil Spencer

"I feel two things at once: humility and urgency.".In a seismic bit of news today, Phil Spencer announced that he's retiring as Xbox boss - which means that naturally, someone else has to assume that position over at Xbox HQ. The person taking over is Microsoft's Asha Sharma, who has just shared her first statement as she begins her role as CEO of Microsoft Gaming.As part of a lengthy Microsoft blog post earlier today, Sharma introduced herself as the new Xbox boss; addressing both the team who'

Pure Xbox 20.02.2026 23:30 Uhr
Phil Spencer Announces That He's Retiring From Xbox
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Phil Spencer Announces That He's Retiring From Xbox

A massive shakeup for Microsoft Gaming.Posting out to his personal LinkedIn account today, Phil Spencer has announced that he's retiring from Xbox, with the current President of Microsoft's CoreAI product Asha Sharma taking over from the long-time chief of Microsoft's gaming division.We'll share Phil's full post down below, and update the article with details shortly.Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 20.02.2026 22:15 Uhr
Talking Point: What Are The Best 'Hidden Gem' Xbox Games You've Played In Recent Years?
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Talking Point: What Are The Best 'Hidden Gem' Xbox Games You've Played In Recent Years?

We can think of a bunch.These days, it's easier than ever to discover hidden gems on Xbox — partly thanks to how many titles are being curated by the ID@Xbox program, but also due to how many of them are also included as part of Xbox Game Pass.In the past year alone, we've been treated to so many amazing lesser-known titles that many of us surely would never have discovered otherwise, with examples including Mullet MadJack, Blue Prince, The Alters, Abiotic Factor, Ball x Pit, A Game About Diggin

Pure Xbox 20.02.2026 19:30 Uhr
TCG: Card Shop Simulator Sounds Like A Fun & Addictive Time Sink For Xbox Game Pass
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TCG: Card Shop Simulator Sounds Like A Fun & Addictive Time Sink For Xbox Game Pass

It's got "Overwhelmingly Positive" reviews on Steam.A few days ago, it was revealed that TCG: Card Shop Simulator would be launching on Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and Xbox Game Pass on February 24th, and it feels like this could be a really fun time sink for the service.The idea is to run your own card shop, of course, featuring the ability to design the store however you like, collect cards yourself, invite players to play games and take part in events, and ultimately expand your business ove

Pure Xbox 20.02.2026 18:00 Uhr
Xbox Had The Best-Selling Multiplatform Game Of January 2026 In The US
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Xbox Had The Best-Selling Multiplatform Game Of January 2026 In The US

Bet you can't guess what it was.Circana's Mat Piscatella has today shared a bunch of industry figures and statistics from January 2026 — including a top-20 list of the best-selling games in the US last month — and Microsoft has taken the top spot.Yep, you guessed it, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is the best-selling game of January 2026 in the US. Despite being lamented as a relatively poor entry in the Call of Duty series, this franchise will always shift units, and that's still the case here with

Pure Xbox 20.02.2026 17:00 Uhr
Soulslinger: Envoy Of Death Is Out Now On Xbox, And Here Are The First Console Reviews
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Soulslinger: Envoy Of Death Is Out Now On Xbox, And Here Are The First Console Reviews

"Become the ultimate Soulslinger".When we did our "Games Coming to Xbox Next Week" roundup last Saturday, the image we used for the thumbnail was taken from Soulslinger: Envoy of Death — and that game is officially out now on Xbox at a pretty budget price!In this single-player roguelite FPS, you'll unleash your powers and upgrade your abilities to take on the criminal cartel of the afterlife. The 1.0 version of the game launched on PC back in April 2025 to "Mixed" reviews, but the vast majority

Pure Xbox 20.02.2026 15:30 Uhr
God Of War Creator Suggests Xbox Should Get Involved In Bluepoint Games Situation
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God Of War Creator Suggests Xbox Should Get Involved In Bluepoint Games Situation

"Do NOT let this amazing team splinter".We covered the news last night about how Sony had decided to shut down Bluepoint Games, and in the hours since the announcement was made, there's been plenty of chatter about whether Xbox could potentially step in at all.Mostly notably, the God of War creator David Jaffe took to social media to suggest that Xbox boss Phil Spencer should offer to fund the next game from the Bluepoint staff as part of a "new team".Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 20.02.2026 14:30 Uhr