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Code Vein 2 Is Getting A Range Of Review Scores Ahead Of Its Full Xbox Release This Week
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Code Vein 2 Is Getting A Range Of Review Scores Ahead Of Its Full Xbox Release This Week

5/10? 9/10? It depends who you ask!One of this week's biggest Xbox releases is Code Vein 2, which brings its action-RPG / soulslike sequel to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on January 29th, and the review scores are a bit all over the place right now.It seems the vast majority of reviews are for the PS5 version of Code Vein 2, which currently add up to a decent average of 73 on Metacritic. There are a lot of 8/10 and 9/10 scores in here, but also quite a lot of 7/10s and a few 6/10s.Read the fu

Pure Xbox 27.01.2026 16:15 Uhr
One Of Metacritic's Top Games Of 2023 Is Available Today On Xbox Game Pass
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One Of Metacritic's Top Games Of 2023 Is Available Today On Xbox Game Pass

The Talos Principle 2 is waiting for you.Today marks yet another brand-new addition to Xbox Game Pass, and while some may look at The Talos Principle 2 and immediately gloss over it, you should be aware that it was one of Metacritic's top-rated games of 2023!Yes, this "thought-provoking first-person puzzle experience" racked up a very impressive average review score of 88 a few years ago, putting it in 21st place for the best-rated games of the year. It also has a "Very Positive" rating over on

Pure Xbox 27.01.2026 15:15 Uhr
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Project Songbird Looks Like A Beautiful Descent Into March Madness

Cinematic, psychological horror Project Songbird now has a release date, with solo developer FYRE Games confirming the unsettling narrative-driven experience will launch very soon. The post Project Songbird Looks Like A Beautiful Descent Into March Madness appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 27.01.2026 14:40 Uhr
Microsoft Unveils New Dashboard For Xbox Cloud Gaming On The Web
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Microsoft Unveils New Dashboard For Xbox Cloud Gaming On The Web

"A first look at our new web interface on your browser".If you're a big fan of playing games via Xbox Cloud Gaming on the web, you might be interested to know that Microsoft is rolling out a new dashboard for it, and you can actually start using it today if you want to.For now, it's still just in a "Preview" phase, but you can activate the new dashboard by going to xbox.com/play in your browser, hitting your profile icon in the top-right corner, and clicking the toggle next to "Preview Features"

Pure Xbox 27.01.2026 14:10 Uhr
Two Games Have Quietly Been Cancelled For Xbox Over The Past Week
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Two Games Have Quietly Been Cancelled For Xbox Over The Past Week

Here's hoping we'll see them in the future.Last week, there was a bit of media attention on a game called "1348 Ex Voto" following its release date announcement (March 12th) and surprise cancellation for Xbox — to be honest, we'd never even heard of it before then!The action-adventure game set in Medieval Italy looks pretty cool though, and we're disappointed not to be getting it. The official reason (via Gematsu) is that the Xbox version has been cancelled to focus on the PC and PlayStation ver

Pure Xbox 27.01.2026 12:47 Uhr
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Code Vein II Is Here – And It’s Playing With Time, Blood, And Fate!

Available now on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC, Bandai Namco’s anime-infused action RPG sequel, Code Vein II, builds on everything that made the original a cult favourite, while throwing time itself into the mix. The post Code Vein II Is Here – And It’s Playing With Time, Blood, And Fate! appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 27.01.2026 12:30 Uhr
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Off To Impressive Start In The 'Top Paid' Xbox Charts
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Final Fantasy 7 Remake Off To Impressive Start In The 'Top Paid' Xbox Charts

Square Enix will be pleased.Arguably the biggest Xbox release of 2026 so far has been the long-awaited arrival of Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade, but how well has it actually sold across Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S in its first week?Well, we don't have specific figures just yet, but the "Top Paid" Xbox charts have just updated for the first time since it released, and the game is off to an impressive start — it's currently in 9th position overall.Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 27.01.2026 12:08 Uhr
Highguard Comparison Shows Difference Between Xbox Series X And Xbox Series S
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Highguard Comparison Shows Difference Between Xbox Series X And Xbox Series S

Here's how both Xbox versions stack up.Today's big Xbox release is that of Highguard - a new free-to-play title developed by people who worked on the Titanfall and Apex Legends games, and one that's been getting a ton of attention since being unveiled at The Game Awards.We've already talked about the reviews for Highguard — they range from extremely positive to extremely negative depending on who you ask — but what about the performance across Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S?Read the full articl

Pure Xbox 26.01.2026 22:51 Uhr
Xbox Studios Boss Talks GTA 6 And The Need To 'Space Out' New Releases In 2026
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Xbox Studios Boss Talks GTA 6 And The Need To 'Space Out' New Releases In 2026

It's going to be a challenge!2026 is set to be a major year for Xbox Game Studios, with multiple tentpole franchises receiving new releases over the next 12 months, and studios boss Craig Duncan is hyper-aware of how important it is to schedule these correctly.In an interview with GamesRadar, Duncan admitted that releasing Keeper, The Outer Worlds 2 and Ninja Gaiden 4 so close to each other in October was perhaps a bit too hectic, but they were intended to suit different audiences. Nevertheless,

Pure Xbox 26.01.2026 20:45 Uhr
Roundup: Here's What The Reviews Are Saying About Highguard, Out Now On Xbox
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Roundup: Here's What The Reviews Are Saying About Highguard, Out Now On Xbox

A massive free-to-play release from former Titanfall devs!There's been speculation over whether it would launch on time, but the free-to-play release of Highguard has officially arrived on Xbox today, and the first reviews have just started going live across the web!For those who aren't aware, this is a PvP raid shooter made by developers behind Titanfall and Apex Legends, and because it's an online-based game, we're seeing a mix of "review", "preview" and "impressions" from various outlets — no

Pure Xbox 26.01.2026 19:23 Uhr
Xbox's Blizzard Team Announces Multiple Showcases Laying Out The Company's Future
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Xbox's Blizzard Team Announces Multiple Showcases Laying Out The Company's Future

Diablo, Overwatch, WoW & more to feature.Blizzard has today announced four upcoming showcases detailing the future of Diablo, Hearthstone, Overwatch and World of Warcraft - as it hones in on a big year of 35th anniversary celebrations.Yep, Blizzard turns 35 in 2026, and it's going to announce news regarding these big four franchises as we look towards the future for this famous Xbox team. All four showcases take place over the next two weeks or so - here are the full times for each show:Read the

Pure Xbox 26.01.2026 18:00 Uhr
Fable Likely To Be A Huge Hit On PS5 As Sony-Hosted Trailer Hits 1 Million Views
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Fable Likely To Be A Huge Hit On PS5 As Sony-Hosted Trailer Hits 1 Million Views

Doubling Xbox's number already.Following Xbox and Playground's latest look at Fable, we learned that the upcoming RPG is launching day one on PS5 - and if the first Sony-hosted trailer is anything to go by, that could be a pretty shrewd move by Microsoft.In the wake of Fable showing up at Xbox Developer Direct, PlayStation uploaded the title's new gameplay teaser to its YouTube channel. This was the first slice of the Fable reboot shared directly by the PS5 maker, and it's racked up one million

Pure Xbox 26.01.2026 16:30 Uhr
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Running Fable Petite Party Review

Genuinely, we haven’t a clue who Running Fable Petite Party is made for. It turns out that in a race between hare and tortoise, no-one wins. The post Running Fable Petite Party Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 26.01.2026 16:18 Uhr
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Ho Ho & Move Review

What you won’t get from Ho Ho & Move is frustration. It goes down smooth, and for £2.49 that might be enough to make it one last Christmas present to yourself. The post Ho Ho & Move Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 26.01.2026 15:42 Uhr
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Little Helper Cafe Review

Little Helper Cafe is a short game that isn’t terrible, but it’s also not very memorable. The post Little Helper Cafe Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 26.01.2026 15:19 Uhr
Feature: 30 Upcoming Games That Will Support Xbox Play Anywhere In 2026
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Feature: 30 Upcoming Games That Will Support Xbox Play Anywhere In 2026

Not the full list by any means, but a sneak peek!One of the big topics of last week here at Pure Xbox was the excellent Xbox Play Anywhere program, and we hope you won't mind if we gush over it just once more — we wanted to bring you a list of upcoming games for it!So, Xbox Play Anywhere is very much an ever-changing thing, with games randomly getting support at the last minute, or sometimes even years later. As a result, you never know exactly what's going to be added from month to month.Read t

Pure Xbox 26.01.2026 15:00 Uhr