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"Rest In Peace Lamarr".If you've followed Xbox closely over the past few years, you may have come across an extremely popular influencer known as Lamarr Wilson â he's even appeared on the Xbox YouTube channel before, as you can see below.The tech world was rocked over the weekend when it was reported that Wilson had passed away last month, reportedly after taking his own life. Tributes have been pouring in as a result, including from Xbox exec Aaron Greenberg, who shared a lengthy message on his
Midnight delight.There are some fantastic candidates for Xbox GOTY this year, as is typically the case by the time the end of December draws near. Clair Obscur is bringing in the plaudits en masse, Split Fiction is up there with the best that 2025 has to offer, and DOOM: The Dark Ages is a devilishly awesome effort from Bethesda as well. But, having mentioned all of those, my 2025 game of the year comes straight from Xbox Game Studios - as I just can't get South of Midnight out of my head.You se
A quick look at what's to come.With Xbox Game Pass getting a big overhaul a few months ago, all eyes are on Microsoft to deliver a big lineup in 2026 - particularly for Ultimate subscribers who are now paying $30 a month for the privilege of being subscribed.When it comes to Xbox first-party, we have some massive games planned for next year. Fable, Forza Horizon 6, Gears of War: E-Day and Halo: Campaign Evolved are all currently scheduled for 2026, which will add big value to the service. Where
Set to arrive in 2026.Back in November, we mentioned that Sledgehammer Games was looking for a developer with Nintendo Switch experience, suggesting the Call of Duty franchise could be making its way to Switch in the near future, and now it's being reported that Xbox is "nearly done" bringing its first COD experience to the platform.This is according to Windows Central editor Jez Corden, who's advised that Call of Duty should be appearing on Nintendo Switch "in a few months", although we don't y
Shadow drop alert.One of the games that didn't get mentioned in our "Games Coming To Xbox Next Week" roundup over the weekend was Taxi Chaos 2, and yet it's suddenly arrived on the Xbox Store today as a shadow drop!This is obviously a sequel to the original Taxi Chaos from 2021, which at the time felt like a straight clone of SEGA's Crazy Taxi series in many ways, albeit with quite a lot of drawbacks compared to the SEGA classic.Read the full article on purexbox.com
The hottest deals right now.We're fast approaching a week since the massive Xbox Countdown Sale began on the Xbox Store, and just before Christmas rolls around, we thought we'd have a look at the top-selling games in that sale as things stand.When we used to do these roundups, we'd typically highlight either the UK or US versions of the "Top Paid" Xbox charts to create a top 25 list, but there's no need to these days â the rankings are exactly the same for every region.Read the full article on p
Injection Ď23 âTabula Rasaâ has arrived on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5, marking the final chapter in a long-running survival horror saga that has been quietly building tension for a few years. The post Injection Ď23 ‘Tabula Rasa’ Brings A Chilling Survival Horror Trilogy To Its Conclusion appeared first on TheXboxHub.
The Call of Duty, Titanfall creator has died in a car accident.We have some very sad news to report on this evening, as it's emerged that legendary game designer Vince Zampella â and the figurehead behind some of the most influential first-person shooters of the last two decades â has suddenly died in a car accident aged 55.As reported on by NBC, Zampella passed away on Sunday, December 21st, in Southern California. The southbound car, a Ferrari, "veered off the road, hit a concrete barrier and
Who do you think you are? I am!The latest edition in the PBA Pro Bowling series (PBA Pro Bowling 2026) quietly released on Xbox last week, and it just so happens that it's been getting excellent reviews - "Very Positive" on Steam based on almost 100 reviews (97% of which are positive) and a 4.6/5 rating on the Xbox Store based on 37 reviews (78% of which are five stars).That kind of bowled us over (thank you), so we had to figure out what all the praise was about. It turns out that PBA Pro Bowli
Anything you wanna shout about?With The Game Awards now wrapped up and lots of this year's releases getting their fair share of attention at the show (and elsewhere), we want to take a little time to discuss the Xbox games that deserved a bit more love throughout 2025.As is the case pretty much every year, many games tend to fall by the wayside as the months go on - which is totally natural considering how many titles actually release these days. On the Xbox side of things, Microsoft had a prett
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So many GOTY candidates!We're getting closer and closer to the Pure Xbox Game of the Year 2025 roundup (you'll see it on Christmas Day!), but before we get there, we thought we'd highlight the highest-rated Xbox games of 2025 according to Metacritic.We're not surprised to see that the list is stacked this year, with six games reaching an average review score of 90/100 or greater, including the likes of Blue Prince, Split Fiction and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.Read the full article on purexbox.c
What's in your plans over Xmas and New Year?The festive season is truly upon us now as we officially enter Christmas week, which has us thinking and planning and batting off family conversations as we hunker down; trying to tackle our gaming backlogs while we have the chance.And this year, we seem to have a near-endless stack of games to play that we've put off throughout 2025 - and maybe even earlier than that, but who's counting, eh? No, but seriously, we need to get through some of these game
But the goals are still ambitious.Over the past couple of months, you may have come across this idea that Microsoft has placed a target of 30% profit margins on the Xbox division â and this stems from a report that first mentioned it back in October.At the time, Bloomberg noted how these profit margins were "well above the industry average" of 17-22%, while Xbox had ranged between 10% and 20% over the past six years.Read the full article on purexbox.com
Similar games, different outcomes.Much has been said about how Forza Motorsport is essentially winding down after two years on the market, with the team recently confirming that no major new content would be added to the game in 2026.That obviously comes as a shame for those who enjoy a more simulation-focused experience than what Forza Horizon offers, but it also indicates that 2023's FM reboot hasn't managed to prove as popular as Xbox had likely hoped.Read the full article on purexbox.com
Talisman: Digital 5th Edition has launched on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Handheld, complete with Play Anywhere support, inviting both veterans and newcomers to return to one of fantasy gamingâs most enduring adventures. The post Talisman: Digital 5th Edition Brings The Legendary Board Game To A New Xbox Generation appeared first on TheXboxHub.
Do everything you can to keep it safe.We've spoken before how about crucial it is to keep your Xbox account safe, and a new "investigation" highlights how much a problem you could face if your account gets blocked â and specifically if it gets banned.Windows Central editor Jez Corden says he's been "investigating" reports of banned Xbox accounts for almost a year, and it's "rare to get anything back" in that situation. Not only could you lose all your digital Xbox purchases, but stuff like OneDr
"Two barrels on the M4A1, sure.".We're guaranteed to see more and more examples of AI-generated content in games over the coming years, and Battlefield 6 players think they've spotted an example in the form of a "Player Card Sticker" as part of its cosmetics.A couple of days ago, someone took to the Battlefield subreddit to angrily point out how the M4A1 had two barrels on a "Winter Warning" sticker inside the game, stating that they would "literally prefer to have no sticker than some low quali
"I'm honoured to accept this Industry Icon award".An event called the Grand Game Awards took place on Friday, celebrating "the best achievements in the gaming industry across the region and beyond", and Xbox boss Phil Spencer was recognised as being an "Industry Icon" as part of it.Phil appeared in a video message to accept the award, insisting that although he was "honoured" to receive it, he feels it's "really on behalf of all the Xbox team over many years".Read the full article on purexbox.c
The older I get, the more I appreciate games that can be completed in a single sitting or two, and Chorus of Carcosa quenches that thirst. The post Chorus of Carcosa Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.
There arenât many political simulation games out there on the console market, but Suzerain is one that is full of depth, colour, and deep intrigue. The post Suzerain Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.
DETECTIVE - Rainy Night is a low-budget horror detective game that gives you an hour or so of entertainment, playing out like an episode of some mysterious TV show. The post DETECTIVE – Rainy Night Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.
Dark Quest 4 is a pretty accomplished turn-based strategy game. It doesnât wow with new features, but instead provides a solid challenge and the chance to play with friends. The post Dark Quest 4 Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.
