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Five Xbox Games Are Out Today, Including A Twisted New First-Person Soulslike (October 13)
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Five Xbox Games Are Out Today, Including A Twisted New First-Person Soulslike (October 13)

It's a great day for Xbox Game Pass!It's a brand new day, which brings with it a bunch of brand new games. Hooray!Today's daily fix is a good one for the Xbox Game Pass subscribers in the chat, as two day one releases make their debut, alongside the brilliant military FPS Battlefield 6 which also joins the service.Read the full article on purexbox.com

Four Xbox Games Are Currently Set To Be Delisted In October 2026
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Four Xbox Games Are Currently Set To Be Delisted In October 2026

One of them's gone already, and there's mystery around a couple of them.It's been a while since we've had a list of upcoming Xbox delistings to share, but due to various announcements over the past few weeks, there are now four Xbox games that appear to be getting delisted in October 2026.We'll start with the two that are definitely confirmed - Fortnite Rocket Racing has officially already been delisted as of October 1st (you can't play it in any fashion anymore), while NBA 2K25 will be getting

Four Xbox Games Are Getting Delisted In October 2026
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Four Xbox Games Are Getting Delisted In October 2026

One of them's gone already, and there's mystery around a couple of them.It's been a while since we've had a list of upcoming Xbox delistings to share, but due to various announcements over the past few weeks, there are now four Xbox games that appear to be getting delisted in October 2026.We'll start with the two that are definitely confirmed - Fortnite Rocket Racing has officially already been delisted as of October 1st (you can't play it in any fashion anymore), while NBA 2K25 will be getting

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Colorbound Explores Aymara Culture Through Color, Music, and a Heartfelt Story

Colorbound is a puzzle-platformer in which you play as Anku, a boy who lives in the mountains of Chile with his grandmother. His grandfather, Eloy, has passed away, and Anku and his grandmother remember the color Eloy brought to their lives through his music. Panpipe Studio turns this idea into reality, using color and music […] The post Colorbound Explores Aymara Culture Through Color, Music, and a Heartfelt Story appeared first on XBOX Wire.

US Hardware Market Said To Be Most 'Precarious' Since 1980s Following Xbox & PS5 Sales Slumps
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US Hardware Market Said To Be Most 'Precarious' Since 1980s Following Xbox & PS5 Sales Slumps

"Not been in a more precarious position since the early 80s".Just in case you needed another reminder that the hardware situation looks pretty bleak for the gaming industry (and beyond) as things stand, Mat Piscatella of analyst firm Circana is here to put a bow on it for us!At the end of last week, Piscatella reported that Xbox hardware unit sales were down 33% in 2026 (covering the period up to August) compared to the same time in 2025, while PlayStation sales were down by 25%.Read the full ar

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Ready To Rock? Alpha Nomos’ Beat-Based Puppet Combat Lands On Xbox, PS5 And PC

When the world has fallen apart and murderous puppets are roaming the ruins, a musical instrument might not be the first weapon you'd reach for. In Alpha Nomos, though, keeping time could be the difference between survival and becoming part of the wreckage. The post Ready To Rock? Alpha Nomos’ Beat-Based Puppet Combat Lands On Xbox, PS5 And PC appeared first on TheXboxHub.

Xbox Disc To Digital Adds Feature That Lets You Check Your 'Licence History'
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Xbox Disc To Digital Adds Feature That Lets You Check Your 'Licence History'

Keep tabs on your disc to digital games.Xbox's disc to digital system has introduced a new feature that lets its users track whether a digital licence has been revoked from their account.First spotted by XCT, the new feature can be accessed through the official Play.Xbox browser page, and navigated to through Settings > Manage Games > Disc to digital licence history.Read the full article on purexbox.com

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Believe! Ted Lasso And AFC Richmond Women Join EA SPORTS FC 27

Believe! Ted Lasso is back in EA SPORTS FC 27, and this time the Greyhounds are bringing the women's team along for the ride. The post Believe! Ted Lasso And AFC Richmond Women Join EA SPORTS FC 27 appeared first on TheXboxHub.

Valor Mortis Reviews Are Mixed Ahead Of Its Xbox Game Pass Day One Launch
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Valor Mortis Reviews Are Mixed Ahead Of Its Xbox Game Pass Day One Launch

Greater than the sum of its Bonepartes?We've had two particularly heavy-hitters joining Xbox Game Pass this month, the first being Gears of War: E-Day, and the second being Valor Mortis. From the creators of Ghostrunner, this plague-ridden battlefield is receiving a swash of favourable and more mixed reviews.The game seems to be reviewing much better with critics in Camp PS5, whilst PC players are feeling a little less convinced by its first-person soulslike gameplay.Read the full article on pur

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Gear.Club Unlimited 3 Review

Gear.Club Unlimited 3 has the foundations of a decent racer, but it needs more wax and polish before it can become a game, and series, that many will want to get behind the wheel of. The post Gear.Club Unlimited 3 Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

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Bluey’s Happy Snaps Review

While Bluey’s Happy Snaps has sharp edges in its bugs and usability, enough to get the odd papercut on the Polaroids, it’s still a cartoon sandbox that your children will love. The post Bluey’s Happy Snaps Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

Six Games Are Heading To Xbox Game Pass This Week (October 13-16)
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Six Games Are Heading To Xbox Game Pass This Week (October 13-16)

Five "day one" titles and another massive EA addition.Welcome to the new week! Things have been getting quite hectic when it comes to Xbox Game Pass announcements over the past few days, and suddenly we've found ourselves with six games set for October 13th to 16th!The highlight here for many people will be Battlefield 6, which arrives on Game Pass just over a year after release on October 13th, 2026. This was obviously a massive title last year, and there seemed to be a general consensus that i

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Bring The World To Life In Colorbound

Sometimes, the world needs a little colour to put things right. In Colorbound, that idea becomes the foundation for a puzzle-platforming adventure in which Anku sets out to reunite his late grandfather’s scattered band of musicians. The post Bring The World To Life In Colorbound appeared first on TheXboxHub.

Gears Of War: E-Day's Online Services Suffer DDoS Attack
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Gears Of War: E-Day's Online Services Suffer DDoS Attack

Ah, that's why I had unlimited ammo...The Coalition has acknowledged the reason behind recent server issues with Gears of War: E-Day as being a targeted DDoS attack, which caused various connection drops, sign-in issues, and other server interference.The official Gears Community Twitter/X account posted about the attacks this morning, stating: "These issues were due to distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks targeting our online services".Read the full article on purexbox.com

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Ravenswatch: Kintaro DLC Brings A Bear-Sized Beatdown

Some heroes bring a sword to a nightmare. Ravenswatch's latest addition brings a gigantic axe and a very angry bear. The post Ravenswatch: Kintaro DLC Brings A Bear-Sized Beatdown appeared first on TheXboxHub.

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Receives Huge Permanent Price Drop On The Xbox Store
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Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Receives Huge Permanent Price Drop On The Xbox Store

It's been slashed by 46% here in the UK.We've mentioned before how it's certainly not uncommon for games to be discounted as part of various sales on the Xbox Store, but it's not a common thing for them to receive permanent price drops even when a sale isn't happening.That's what's just happened in the case of Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, which has received a huge price drop from ÂŁ64.99 to ÂŁ34.99 here in the UK, and $69.99 to $39.99 in the US.Read the full article on purexbox.com

Two Xbox Games Are Out Today, Including A Rhythm Roguelite Akin To Hi-Fi RUSH (October 12)
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Two Xbox Games Are Out Today, Including A Rhythm Roguelite Akin To Hi-Fi RUSH (October 12)

Both games are quite charming.Happy Monday, folks! It's another week, which means a whole host of new games to get stuck into. Today's daily fix on Xbox brings us just two new releases, so let's have a gander at them.First up, there's Alpha Nomos, a rhythm-action adventure that's giving shades of Hi-Fi RUSH in its combat. Time your attacks to the beat and show your enemies that you ain't clownin' around!Read the full article on purexbox.com

Two Games Are Out Today, Including A Rhythm Roguelite Akin To Hi-Fi RUSH (October 12)
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Two Games Are Out Today, Including A Rhythm Roguelite Akin To Hi-Fi RUSH (October 12)

Both games are quite charming.Happy Monday, folks! It's another week, which means a whole host of new games to get stuck into. Today's daily fix on Xbox brings us just two new releases, so let's have a gander at them.First up, there's Alpha Nomos, a rhythm-action adventure that's giving shades of Hi-Fi RUSH in its combat. Time your attacks to the beat and show your enemies that you ain't clownin' around!Read the full article on purexbox.com

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Lawn Mowing Simulator 2 Review

There is a good game in Lawn Mowing Simulator 2. As it currently stands though, it is hidden underneath a bit too much undergrowth, and needs someone to come at it with strimmers, blowers and mowers to cut through the rough. The post Lawn Mowing Simulator 2 Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

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Hidden Dogs Review

Hidden cat games have a tendency to release new iterations every couple of months, and if Hidden Dogs followed that pattern then I would be first in line. The post Hidden Dogs Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

80+ Games Are Reduced By 90-95% In The Xbox Seasonal Savings Sale 2026
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80+ Games Are Reduced By 90-95% In The Xbox Seasonal Savings Sale 2026

HUGE discounts for great games!Looking for some cheap Xbox games during the Xbox Seasonal Savings Sale 2026?As we've already highlighted in our big discounts feature this week, Xbox has randomly put over 1000 games on sale for the next few days as part of the Seasonal Savings Sale (along with a few other sales).Read the full article on purexbox.com

Feature: ROG Xbox Ally X: 1-Year Review - A Handheld I've Been Using Daily For The Past 12 Months
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Feature: ROG Xbox Ally X: 1-Year Review - A Handheld I've Been Using Daily For The Past 12 Months

The most useful "Xbox" device I've probably ever owned.Can you believe it's been an entire year since we published our initial review of the ROG Xbox Ally X here at Pure Xbox?! That was all the way back in October of 2025, and 12 months later, I'm happy to report that I'm still using the Xbox Ally X on a literal daily basis, although I've certainly changed the way I interact with the device during that time.What started out as a novelty for playing AAA games on the go has inevitibly turned into