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Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (March 19-22)
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Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (March 19-22)

All playable from now until Sunday night.The latest edition of Xbox Free Play Days has officially begun on the Xbox Store today, with five games available to play until late on Sunday night, three of which are totally free for everyone (even non-Xbox Game Pass subscribers).Here's your full Xbox Free Play Days selection for March 19th to March 22nd, 2026:Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 19.03.2026 17:07 Uhr
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Two Point Museum Gets Chaotic With Free Angry Birds Update

Things are about to get a little more… feathery in Two Point Museum, as the ever-expanding management sim welcomes a surprise crossover with Angry Birds. The post Two Point Museum Gets Chaotic With Free Angry Birds Update appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 19.03.2026 16:47 Uhr
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Panda Keeper Keeps Puzzling Simple, Smart And Satisfying

A quiet enclosure, a stubbornly unmoving panda, and a single goal that sounds far easier than it actually is - that’s the hook behind Panda Keeper, now available on Xbox and PC. The post Panda Keeper Keeps Puzzling Simple, Smart And Satisfying appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 19.03.2026 16:35 Uhr
Former Xbox Leader Don Mattrick Lands Major New Role As CEO Of Photonic
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Former Xbox Leader Don Mattrick Lands Major New Role As CEO Of Photonic

His first CEO role since leaving Zynga in 2015.When it comes to former Xbox leaders, we've often heard about what the likes of Seamus Blackley and Peter Moore are getting up to, but Don Mattrick, who led the brand during part of the Xbox 360 era and the start of the Xbox One era, tends to remain in the background these days.That's probably because of how his tenure at Xbox ended — he was the figurehead for the disastrous Xbox One launch in 2013 — but nevertheless was part of propelling the Xbox

Pure Xbox 19.03.2026 15:27 Uhr
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A Classic returns In Arcade Archives 2 DEVASTATORS

There’s something special about stepping back into the chaos of classic arcade action, and Arcade Archives 2 DEVASTATORS is doing exactly that. The post A Classic returns In Arcade Archives 2 DEVASTATORS appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 19.03.2026 15:01 Uhr
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Flip Motors With Car Dealer Simulator

From ripping open card packs to ripping open bonnets, it’s time to swap collectibles for carburettors with Car Dealer Simulator. The post Flip Motors With Car Dealer Simulator appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 19.03.2026 14:34 Uhr
Disco Elysium Is One Of The Best RPGs Ever, And It's Available Today With Xbox Game Pass
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Disco Elysium Is One Of The Best RPGs Ever, And It's Available Today With Xbox Game Pass

Specifically the Final Cut edition.We've got a new Xbox Game Pass addition today (March 19th), and it's surely one of the greatest RPGs of all time!Disco Elysium: The Final Cut has entered the Game Pass library for Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and PC users (as well as Xbox Cloud Gaming) across the Ultimate, Premium and PC tiers, and this is a game that has an average rating of over 90 on Metacritic across these systems — its highest is a 97 for The Final Cut on PC.Read the full article

Pure Xbox 19.03.2026 14:27 Uhr
'Keep The Feedback Coming' - Xbox Boss Says New Console Features Were Built Two Weeks Ago
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'Keep The Feedback Coming' - Xbox Boss Says New Console Features Were Built Two Weeks Ago

An impressive start to Asha Sharma's reign.Yesterday, we were treated to the surprising news that the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S consoles were getting a major dashboard update for the first time in what feels like forever, with multiple features being implemented including custom colour settings, the ability to disable Quick Resume for certain games, and the option to add more groups.Following this announcement, new Xbox boss Asha Sharma took to social media to reveal that these new console

Pure Xbox 19.03.2026 13:15 Uhr
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Explore A Mysterious World In Öoo

Sometimes the simplest ideas are the most explosive. Öoo has launched, bringing with it a quirky blend of exploration, puzzle-solving and platforming. And it has all been built around one very specific mechanic: bombs. The post Explore A Mysterious World In Öoo appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 19.03.2026 12:36 Uhr
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Gather Your Friends And Fight For The Sky In Avian Knights

If your idea of a good time involves frantic action, a room full of shouting friends and a healthy dose of chaos, then Avian Knights might just be your next go-to. The post Gather Your Friends And Fight For The Sky In Avian Knights appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 19.03.2026 12:28 Uhr
No Crimson Desert Xbox Reviews Until Launch, But Here's How The PC Version Is Faring
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No Crimson Desert Xbox Reviews Until Launch, But Here's How The PC Version Is Faring

The embargo for PC impressions dropped last night.Today's the day for Crimson Desert — it releases late this evening at 6pm ET / 10pm GMT, and therefore the first reviews started going live last night for the PC version specifically (there are no Xbox or PS5 reviews until after launch).As you may seen, there's been some disappointment around the 78 Metacritic rating that Crimson Desert currently possesses, but it's still good enough to place 38th in the outlet's Best Games This Year. Not amazing

Pure Xbox 19.03.2026 12:12 Uhr
Guide: Marathon Data Reconstruction Contract: Part 1
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Guide: Marathon Data Reconstruction Contract: Part 1

NuCaloric is calling.Marathon has pleasantly surprised us with its contracts and their fluidity since the server slam, and NuCaloric’s line of contracts called “Data Reconstruction” are no exception.However, they can catch you out if you're not careful, which is why this guide is here to give you an idea of what you will be coming up against in this contract line, starting with Part 1.Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 18.03.2026 21:30 Uhr
Xbox Fan Shows Off Their Collection Of 'Almost' Every OXM Demo Disc
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Xbox Fan Shows Off Their Collection Of 'Almost' Every OXM Demo Disc

"The discs include demos of never released games".Remember the good old days of demo discs? Back in the '90s and the 2000s, it wasn't uncommon for magazines to ship with playable demos on a disc, and that was indeed the case for Official Xbox Magazine for many years.We always love a good excuse to reminisce about them, and one particular Xbox fan known as DarkDigital has given us a great reason to — they've been showing off their collection that includes "almost" every OXM demo disc based on the

Pure Xbox 18.03.2026 19:30 Uhr
Microsoft's Next First-Party Release Officially Launches On Xbox Game Pass This April
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Microsoft's Next First-Party Release Officially Launches On Xbox Game Pass This April

Early playtests also announced!We have a new Xbox Game Studios launch date! Kiln, from the fine folks over at Double Fine Productions, officially releases for Xbox, PS5 and PC on April 23rd, 2026 - including on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.Early playtests are also planned, but we're not 100% sure on the specific platforms for those just yet; the team has simply shared a sign-up page for now. We do know that a Steam open beta will follow from April 9-11 though, so we'd assume that all of Kiln's testin

Pure Xbox 18.03.2026 18:00 Uhr
Xbox Series X|S Is Getting Its First Dashboard Update In Ages, Quick Resume Upgrade Included
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Xbox Series X|S Is Getting Its First Dashboard Update In Ages, Quick Resume Upgrade Included

New console features are coming.After what feels like months and months of Xbox updates centred around PC and Cloud, Microsoft has today unveiled a new set of Xbox Series X|S console features, rolling out now to Xbox Insiders.Yep, the Xbox dashboard is getting some fresh refinements, including the ability to add more Groups to your home page, new colour settings, improvements to the Series X|S Quick Resume feature and more.Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 18.03.2026 17:15 Uhr
Highguard Players Are Getting Refunded As Developer Seemingly Closes Its Doors
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Highguard Players Are Getting Refunded As Developer Seemingly Closes Its Doors

Sony is issuing refunds, will Xbox follow suit?Xbox FPS Highguard has been offline for almost a week now, and we have a few more developments regarding the ill-fated shooter cropping up online this week. The first of those surrounds refunds for the game's DLC, while another is a second unfortunate casualty that relates to the game's developer.Let's talk about those refunds first. Appearing on both the Highguard and PS5 subreddits, it's looking like Sony is automatically refunding any DLC purchas

Pure Xbox 18.03.2026 16:00 Uhr
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Sumerian Six Review

I absolutely love the thoughtful pacing of Sumerian Six. The post Sumerian Six Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 18.03.2026 15:59 Uhr
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Survive The Hunt In Dinosaurs Bodycam

Dinosaurs Bodycam has launched on Xbox Series X|S and PC, throwing players into a claustrophobic survival horror experience where every second is recorded, and every mistake could be your last. The post Survive The Hunt In Dinosaurs Bodycam appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 18.03.2026 15:08 Uhr