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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
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Dark Quest: Remastered Review

If you’re looking to complete your Dark Quest set, Dark Quest: Remastered is worth a purchase. It’s a dusty curio that you can explore for a few hours. The post Dark Quest: Remastered Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 24.02.2026 17:03 Uhr
Cuphead-Style Xbox Shooter Mouse: P.I. For Hire Sees Last-Minute Delay
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Cuphead-Style Xbox Shooter Mouse: P.I. For Hire Sees Last-Minute Delay

"We want to ensure we are taking the extra time...".Ever since it was first announced all the way back in 2023, we've taken a particular interest in MOUSE: P.I. For Hire; the noir-inspired first-person shooter from developer Fumi Games. Late last year, we thought we finally had our locked-in release date for March 2026 - but now, the team has delayed the game a little further in a last-minute address to fans.Posting out to its online channels this week, Fumi Games has pushed back the release dat

Pure Xbox 24.02.2026 16:30 Uhr
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Firefighting Simulator: Ignite – Turnout Gear Pack #1 Lets You Fight Fire In Style

Every firefighter knows the right gear can make all the difference. Now, Firefighting Simulator: Ignite - Turnout Gear Pack #1 is giving players even more ways to prepare for the heat. The post Firefighting Simulator: Ignite – Turnout Gear Pack #1 Lets You Fight Fire In Style appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 24.02.2026 16:26 Uhr
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theHunter: Call of the Wild Expands With Game Feeder Pack 2 And Patch 9.0

Patience has always been the key to success in theHunter: Call of the Wild, but with the arrival of Game Feeder Pack 2, strategy takes on a whole new meaning. The post theHunter: Call of the Wild Expands With Game Feeder Pack 2 And Patch 9.0 appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 24.02.2026 16:11 Uhr
'Return To Our Roots' - Xbox CEO Reiterates Her Goals For The Future
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'Return To Our Roots' - Xbox CEO Reiterates Her Goals For The Future

Asha Sharma has officially completed her first day in the role.This past Monday marked Asha Sharma's first day in the job as Microsoft Gaming CEO and overall Xbox boss, and she used the opportunity to reiterate her "goal" and "focus" points for the future.She mentioned this as part of the response to IGN's Ryan McCaffrey about her gamertag activity, explaining that she doesn't pretend to be a massive gamer, and that's ultimately not where her "goal" lies.Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 24.02.2026 15:00 Uhr
Ubisoft Unveils New Leadership Team For Assassin's Creed's 'Ambitious New Chapter'
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Ubisoft Unveils New Leadership Team For Assassin's Creed's 'Ambitious New Chapter'

Creatives who will forge its future.Ubisoft is starting to talk a little bit more about what's next for the Assassin's Creed franchise today, unveiling a new leadership team that will guide the IP into its "ambitious new chapter".The head of the overall brand will be Martin Schelling, Head of Content will be Jean Guesdon, and François De Billy will be Head of Production Excellence. All three have worked on numerous Assassin's Creed titles in the past, so at first glance they seem a great fit for

Pure Xbox 24.02.2026 14:00 Uhr
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TCG Card Shop Simulator Opens Its Doors On Xbox Game Preview And Game Pass

TCG Card Shop Simulator (Game Preview) has officially launched on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC, fully supporting Xbox Play Anywhere - and yes, it’s available day one on Game Pass. The post TCG Card Shop Simulator Opens Its Doors On Xbox Game Preview And Game Pass appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 24.02.2026 13:38 Uhr
Deals: Dead Island 2 + All DLC Is Less Than $7 On Xbox Right Now
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Deals: Dead Island 2 + All DLC Is Less Than $7 On Xbox Right Now

A crazy deal for Dead Island 2 Ultimate Edition!Publisher Deep Silver is hosting some big offers on Xbox right now — with a particular focus on game bundles — and we've spotted that Dead Island 2 in particular has an absolutely massive discount on the Microsoft Store.We're not talking about just the base game here (which is still on Xbox Game Pass, by the way), but rather the game + DLC bundle, which is actually even cheaper than the standalone version on sale. For the next two weeks or so, Dead

Pure Xbox 24.02.2026 13:00 Uhr
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Capy Spa Invites Xbox, PC And PlayStation Players To Unwind

Published and developed by Afil Games, Capy Spa is a minimalist, soothing sokoban-style experience where steam rises slowly and every move matters. The post Capy Spa Invites Xbox, PC And PlayStation Players To Unwind appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 24.02.2026 12:09 Uhr
Xbox Boss Explains Her Gamertag Activity, Says 'Faking Would Be A Terrible Idea'
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Xbox Boss Explains Her Gamertag Activity, Says 'Faking Would Be A Terrible Idea'

She didn't expect it to get so much attention.Over the weekend, new Xbox boss Asha Sharma received a ton of attention after sharing her Xbox gamertag on social media, and there was some skepticism about how much gamerscore she'd managed to rack up so quickly.We highlighted this in a post on Pure Xbox yesterday — she'd been getting full completions (or nearly full completions) in games like Ball x Pit, A Short Hike, Firewatch, Townscaper, What Remains of Edith Finch and others, and that was seemi

Pure Xbox 24.02.2026 12:00 Uhr
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Capy Spa Review

If you want anything resembling ambition or innovation then you should probably find somewhere else to unwind. Capy Spa is more of the same, just furrier. The post Capy Spa Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 24.02.2026 08:58 Uhr
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Cute Astro Review

I’m torn with Cute Astro. It does its job with radical, early-’90s style, but it’s also a bit hollow. The post Cute Astro Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 23.02.2026 22:05 Uhr
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Hummingbird Garden Review

If you’re in the market for a first sokoban, or don’t feel like you’ve hit a point of fatigue with sokoban games, then Hummingbird Garden is a fantastic choice. For anyone else, I’m less confident. The post Hummingbird Garden Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 23.02.2026 21:51 Uhr