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The Fissure Wants You To Question Everything You Remember

There's something unsettling about returning to a place you've never been before... only to feel as though you've already lived there. That's the mystery at the heart of The Fissure, a new narrative adventure that leans into atmosphere, memory and uneasy family secrets rather than cheap jump scares. The post The Fissure Wants You To Question Everything You Remember appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 08.07.2026 10:54 Uhr
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You’re One Leap Away From Disaster In Frogging Up

If you've ever stared in disbelief as a single mistimed jump wipes out twenty minutes of progress, you'll already know exactly what kind of experience Frogging Up: Frog Climb Rage Game is aiming for. The post You’re One Leap Away From Disaster In Frogging Up appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 08.07.2026 10:40 Uhr
Xbox Fan Claims To Know The Start Date & 'Initial' Games For Summer Sale 2026
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Xbox Fan Claims To Know The Start Date & 'Initial' Games For Summer Sale 2026

But will we get a teaser event as well?Back at the end of June, we highlighted the upcoming Xbox Summer Sale 2026 and predicted that it would either start on July 16th or July 23rd, and it looks like we were mostly on the money - but perhaps off by a single day.An Xbox fan known as "Bloomy" has taken to the CheapAssGamer and TrueAchievements forums to suggest that the Xbox Summer Sale 2026 (also known as the Xbox Ultimate Game Sale 2026) will begin at 1pm PT / 4pm ET / 9pm BST on Wednesday July

Pure Xbox 08.07.2026 10:05 Uhr
Xbox CEO Sets Ambitious Goal Of Reaching 'More Than A Billion People Each Day'
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Xbox CEO Sets Ambitious Goal Of Reaching 'More Than A Billion People Each Day'

She says she knows it's achieveable.New Xbox boss Asha Sharma certainly had a lot to say in her statement regarding the Xbox layoffs and studio departures yesterday, and one particular line from the conclusion has been generating a lot of discussion ever since.While insisting that the changes being made at Xbox are "about a bigger future, not a smaller one", Sharma revealed her ambitious goal of reaching "more than a billion people each day" with the brand.Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 07.07.2026 18:30 Uhr
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House Flipper Remastered Collection Review

I've always found games like House Flipper to be wonderfully relaxing, and this remastered collection is no exception. The post House Flipper Remastered Collection Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 07.07.2026 18:06 Uhr
'They Will Report Directly To Me' - Mojang And King Singled Out By Xbox Boss
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'They Will Report Directly To Me' - Mojang And King Singled Out By Xbox Boss

For having the largest monthly active players.In the midst of layoffs across the majority of Xbox, Microsoft has announced Mojang and King will play a more centralised role in its future plans.Within a lengthy "resetting XBOX" post on Xbox Wire, CEO Asha Sharma addressed the strategy to reduce 3,200 Xbox jobs through FY27, devest several studios, and highlighted Mojang and King as key development teams in the reset.Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 07.07.2026 17:00 Uhr
'It's A Franchise We Love' - Toys For Bob Keen To Work With Xbox On Banjo-Kazooie Game
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'It's A Franchise We Love' - Toys For Bob Keen To Work With Xbox On Banjo-Kazooie Game

Make it happen, Asha.The folks over at Toys for Bob are busy working on Spyro: A Realm Reborn for Xbox right now, which we absolutely can't wait for, but they've also indicated their interest in bringing back one of the most classic Rare IPs of all time.Yes, the Crash Bandicoot 4 and Spyro Reignited Trilogy studio is keen to work on a new Banjo-Kazooie game if the opportunity arises, as discussed by the Associate Creative Director (Louis Studdert) and Studio Head (Paul Yan) of Toys for Bob on a

Pure Xbox 07.07.2026 16:00 Uhr
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DOOM: The Dark Ages Unleashes Revelations

Just when it looked like the DOOM Slayer had carved a path through every nightmare imaginable, another battle begins. DOOM: The Dark Ages is expanding once again with Revelations. The post DOOM: The Dark Ages Unleashes Revelations appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 07.07.2026 15:25 Uhr
Xbox Layoffs Cut id Software In Half As DOOM: The Dark Ages DLC Launches
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Xbox Layoffs Cut id Software In Half As DOOM: The Dark Ages DLC Launches

"Xbox decided half the team was deemed useless".DOOM: The Dark Ages Revelations, the first major DLC for the bombastic shooter, launches today onto Xbox Series consoles (along with PC and PS5). It should have been a day of celebration for the team at id Software, a chance to revel in reviews and give themselves a proper good pat on the back.Instead, it's reported id Software lost half of its staff as part of Xbox's 3,200 job cuts. Senior Gameplay Systems Programmer Michael Maynard posted on Link

Pure Xbox 07.07.2026 15:03 Uhr
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Game Pass Levels Up Again With Gears Reloaded, Palworld 1.0 And More

Xbox Game Pass isn't slowing down as July gathers pace. Fresh from the arrival of Winds of Arcana: Ruination, subscribers are now being treated to a healthy mix of fresh adventures, remastered classics and one hugely anticipated full release this week. The post Game Pass Levels Up Again With Gears Reloaded, Palworld 1.0 And More appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 07.07.2026 14:51 Uhr
These 11 Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (July 9-21)
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These 11 Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (July 9-21)

July is going to be a blast!Today Microsoft has announced the next official batch of Xbox Game Pass titles for July 2026, with 11 games joining the service from July 9-21. Xbox is already poised to have a big month with Halo: Campaign Evolved coming in late July, but an extra Tony Hawk's game, and the overwhelmingly popular Planet Crafter bulk up the early offering nicely.If you didn't spot them, two games have already dropped onto Game Pass in July in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 for the XGP Prem

Pure Xbox 07.07.2026 13:31 Uhr
Microsoft Rewards Adds New 'Feedback Portal' Feature Inspired By Xbox Player Voice
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Microsoft Rewards Adds New 'Feedback Portal' Feature Inspired By Xbox Player Voice

Share your suggestions.We've got a cool new feature being implemented for Microsoft Rewards! If you've ever had any suggestions about how to improve the program, Microsoft is now officially asking for your input as part of a new Feedback Portal.This works exactly the same way as the Xbox Player Voice feature that was introduced back in May, allowing fans to submit their feedback and upvote the suggestions they're most interested in. Then, if and when Microsoft chooses to act upon them, they'll u

Pure Xbox 07.07.2026 12:30 Uhr
Compulsion Games, Double Fine & Undead Labs Issue Xbox Departure Statements
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Compulsion Games, Double Fine & Undead Labs Issue Xbox Departure Statements

EX Game Studios.As a new dawn breaks on news that Xbox is cutting 3,200 jobs and releasing four development teams from its Xbox Game Studios umbrella, three of those studios have issued statements about their departure from Xbox.In case you missed it, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma confirmed Compulsion games and Double Fine will return to independent operations, whilst Ninja Theory and Undead Labs are to be sold and will continue to work under new management.Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 07.07.2026 11:30 Uhr
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The Games You Should be Playing in July – TheXboxHub Official Podcast #230

Gareth, Paul and Darren are back with Episode 330 of TheXboxHub Official Podcast to walk you through things. The guys discuss what’s coming out this month, along with a quick recap of what they’ve been playing recently. The post The Games You Should be Playing in July – TheXboxHub Official Podcast #230 appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 07.07.2026 11:16 Uhr
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One Button Games 5-in-1 Vol. 7 Keeps The Series Rolling

Volume 7 of the One Button games comes to console, bringing another batch of five deceptively addictive score-chasing games to Xbox. The post One Button Games 5-in-1 Vol. 7 Keeps The Series Rolling appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 07.07.2026 10:37 Uhr
AC Black Flag Resynced Comparison Shows Difference Between Xbox Series X And Series S
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AC Black Flag Resynced Comparison Shows Difference Between Xbox Series X And Series S

How the Xbox versions stack up.In the midst of everything happening in regards to the Xbox layoffs yesterday, the embargo lifted for Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced content, and therefore we've officially got some footage of the Xbox Series X and S versions.There are a few sources for this, including over at the YouTube channel Game Friend - run by Pure Xbox contributor Craig Reid. We're not affiliated with that channel in any fashion, but I highly recommend checking it out regardless!Read

Pure Xbox 07.07.2026 10:33 Uhr
Obsidian, id Software & Others Confirmed To Be Affected By Xbox Layoffs
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Obsidian, id Software & Others Confirmed To Be Affected By Xbox Layoffs

As hinted by Asha Sharma earlier today.As you've probably seen, Xbox has announced 3,200 job cuts as part of a major restructuring plan, with 1,600 of those cuts taking place today - including at popular Xbox studios and publishers such as Obsidian, Activision and Bethesda.Xbox boss Asha Sharma effectively confirmed this herself earlier today, mentioning that "we are also making reductions across other units" (in addition to the four studios that were revealed to be departing the brand) and nami

Pure Xbox 06.07.2026 19:23 Uhr