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Minecraft Dungeons II: The New Features Being Shown at gamescom 2026

At XBOX Games Showcase earlier this year, we played a Minecraft Dungeons II demo that took us to the hacking/slashing/looting/shooting heart of this upcoming ARPG sequel – but today at gamescom 2026, I got to play a new version that showed us much more of what will surround that core mechanical experience. In a 30 […] The post Minecraft Dungeons II: The New Features Being Shown at gamescom 2026 appeared first on XBOX Wire.

Xbox Wire 26.08.2026 13:00 Uhr

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METRO 2039 Isn’t Kidding Around

Last week, I was able to play 2 hours from the middle of METRO 2039, the fourth and upcoming METRO game headed to XBOX Series X|S and XBOX on PC in February 2027. Building on the rich world, crunchy gameplay, and bespoke engine tech that 4A has built up over more than 15 years with […] The post METRO 2039 Isn’t Kidding Around appeared first on XBOX Wire.

Xbox Wire 26.08.2026 12:43 Uhr

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Two More Xbox Game Pass Titles Have Just Been Announced For September

Building out next month's lineup.We've now got eight games on our Xbox Game Pass list for September in our big 2026 guide!Two of them have just been announced as coming to the service, and those are the dark fairy-tale metroidvania Well Dweller on September 22nd, and the console debut of Dice A Million on September 4th.Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 26.08.2026 12:30 Uhr

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Fable: Find Out How Combat Works After Our First Hands-on

We’ve seen the grand overview at Developer_Direct, a look at the story and cast in the trailers, and had a walkthrough of the Living Population – but at gamescom 2026, Playground Games gave us our biggest look yet at how Fable’s combat will work in the form of a first ever demo for press and […] The post Fable: Find Out How Combat Works After Our First Hands-on appeared first on XBOX Wire.

Xbox Wire 26.08.2026 12:00 Uhr

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Rockstar Games Publishes Lengthy Statement On GTA 6 Leaks

"We are very sorry that everything has taken as long as it has".Ahead of the massive GTA 6 Extended Look reveal on Thursday, the folks over at Rockstar Games have finally acknowledged the leak situation and issued a lengthy statement in regards to it.They say the leaks have been "heartbreaking for our team" and that it's "obviously not how we intended you to see the game after all this time", before then apologising for how long it's taken for GTA 6 itself to come to fruition.Read the full artic

Pure Xbox 26.08.2026 11:42 Uhr

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Fable Appears To Have At Least Two Different Graphics Modes On Xbox Series X

And maybe even Series S as well.We're going to see more details on Fable this week as part of Xbox's Gamescom broadcasts, but another story that's doing the rounds about the game right now is that it apparently will support up to 60FPS on Xbox Series X.Loads of people have been sharing this on social media, and it comes from a description on Xbox's official Fable page that mentions the game being "optimised for XBOX Series X|S consoles supporting 4K Ultra HD, HDR and 60 FPS".Read the full articl

Pure Xbox 26.08.2026 11:00 Uhr

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XBOX and IKEA Make Room for Play with the New YXSTABY Collection

The post XBOX and IKEA Make Room for Play with the New YXSTABY Collection appeared first on XBOX Wire.

Xbox Wire 26.08.2026 10:30 Uhr

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A Tower Full of Cats Brings More Than 1,400 Felines To Console And Play Anywhere

There is clearly no such thing as too many cats. A Tower Full of Cats is here to put that theory to the test, packing more than 1,400 hidden felines into a cozy vertical adventure that takes players through history and beyond. The post A Tower Full of Cats Brings More Than 1,400 Felines To Console And Play Anywhere appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 26.08.2026 10:20 Uhr

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Mech Shelf Wants You To Put Every Piece In Its Place

Mech Shelf takes the simple pleasure of item placement and turns it into a puzzle game, asking players to organise robotic parts, match the right values and make every piece fit perfectly into place. The post Mech Shelf Wants You To Put Every Piece In Its Place appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 26.08.2026 10:05 Uhr

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State of Decay 3: Closed Beta Playtests Will Open the Game to Even More Players This Year

Survivors, start stocking up on supplies because you’re going to want to be ready. Closed beta playtests for State of Decay 3 are on the way before the end of 2026, giving the community its biggest hands-on look yet at the next chapter of the zombie survival series ahead of its 2027 launch. The Undead […] The post State of Decay 3: Closed Beta Playtests Will Open the Game to Even More Players This Year appeared first on XBOX Wire.

Xbox Wire 26.08.2026 10:00 Uhr

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IKEA Unveils First Ever Xbox Collection Including Chairs, Stools, Cushions & More

"XBOX knows what players need from their gaming setup".You may have heard over the past week-or-so that IKEA has been planning some kind of collaboration with Xbox, and it's now officially been unveiled today in the form of a 9-piece home gaming collection that goes on sale in October.All of this is apparently being shown off at Gamescom 2026 as we speak, and it includes a stool designed around an Xbox thumbstick, a cushion designed around an Xbox d-pad, and various other more generic-looking ga

Pure Xbox 26.08.2026 10:00 Uhr

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Heroes of Might and Magic III Remake Brings the Strategy Classic Back in 2027

Some games have spent decades building a reputation that feels almost impossible to recreate. Heroes of Might and Magic III is undoubtedly one of them, but Ubisoft is willing to take on the challenge, announcing a full remake of the legendary turn-based strategy game at gamescom Opening Night Live. The post Heroes of Might and Magic III Remake Brings the Strategy Classic Back in 2027 appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 26.08.2026 09:51 Uhr

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Survive The Stars In Modularis

There are plenty of ways to build a spaceship. Modularis is more interested in seeing how well your creation holds together when the rest of the galaxy starts firing at it. The post Survive The Stars In Modularis appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 26.08.2026 08:30 Uhr

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Hidden Cats In Barcelona Takes Us To Cat-alan

What’s more relaxing than a day under the warm Spanish sun? We’d argue uncovering hidden kittens across the country’s most popular attractions in Hidden Cats in Barcelona, as it releases on Xbox.  The post Hidden Cats In Barcelona Takes Us To Cat-alan appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 26.08.2026 07:17 Uhr

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From Boss Battles to Bonus Rounds: How Games Build Toward Big Moments

Big moments in gaming are what make a title memorable and enjoyable. Yet the journey to these instances has to be meticulously planned by developers. The post From Boss Battles to Bonus Rounds: How Games Build Toward Big Moments appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 26.08.2026 07:16 Uhr

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Geralt Returns in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Songs of the Past and Remastered

Over a decade ago, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt launched and cemented its place as one of the most acclaimed RPGs of the generation. Ever since, players have been discovering — and returning — to this dark fantasy world, immersing themselves in the lands of the Continent. And on September 29, they’ll have another way […] The post Geralt Returns in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Songs of the Past and Remastered appeared first on XBOX Wire.

Xbox Wire 25.08.2026 20:58 Uhr

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Four Xbox Game Pass Titles Get New Reveals At Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026

A bit light, but still great!Today's Gamescom Opening Night Live event turned out to be quite light on new reveals for Xbox Game Pass, but we did get three new trailers to ogle at.Of the three, the new story trailer for Gears of War: E-Day was our highlight. The trailer featured the first look at the big bad Locust leader, the war-torn Kalona, and plenty of armoured beefcakes yelling cool things whilst firing guns. Oh yeah, it's the good stuff. We know because we just dropped our Campaign previe

Pure Xbox 25.08.2026 20:34 Uhr

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Three Xbox Game Pass Titles Get New Reveals At Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026

A bit light, but still great!Today's Gamescom Opening Night Live event turned out to be quite light on new reveals for Xbox Game Pass, but we did get three new trailers to ogle at.Of the three, the new story trailer for Gears of War: E-Day was our highlight. The trailer featured the first look at the big bad Locust leader, the war-torn Kalona, and plenty of armoured beefcakes yelling cool things whilst firing guns. Oh yeah, it's the good stuff. We know because we just dropped our Campaign previe

Pure Xbox 25.08.2026 20:34 Uhr

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The Witcher 3: Remastered Is A Major Free Upgrade Heading To Xbox This September

A surprise reveal alongside footage of the new 2027 DLC.Today's Gamescom Opening Night Live event was concluded with the announcement of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Remastered, which is arriving for free for seemingly anyone who owns the game on September 29th, 2026.You can see a bunch of the improvements in this version up above, including massively updated visuals, enhanced combat, improved traversal and movement, revamped mount handling, enhanced monster behaviours, a skill tree revamp, new fi

Pure Xbox 25.08.2026 20:23 Uhr

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Roundup: All The Biggest Xbox Reveals From Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026

Missed the event? Here's a recap.Weren't able to catch the Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 event earlier today? No worries! You can always go back and watch the on-demand version for yourself, which you'll find elsewhere on Pure Xbox.If you don't want to watch it all the way through, we've also detailed all the important reveals in this article.Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 25.08.2026 20:05 Uhr

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New Guitar Hero-Inspired 'Stage Tour' Coming To Xbox With Full-Band's Worth Of Controllers

Price breakdown for the guitar, drum set, and microphones.We've been waiting donkeys for a brand-new Guitar Hero game on Xbox, but it looks like Activision won't be the one delivering the goods. Instead, RedOctane Games is bringing its own rhythm game, 'Stage Tour' to Xbox on December 10, 2026 - and the best bit? It comes with a full set of controllers!During Gamescom Opening Night Live, we got a brand-new trailer for Stage Tour, built by veteran rhythm game developers aiming to honour "everythi

Pure Xbox 25.08.2026 20:03 Uhr

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LEGO Skylines Announced for Xbox, PlayStation, Switch 2 and PC

LEGO Skylines, a brand-new city-building game from Iceflake Studios and Paradox Interactive, has been officially revealed at gamescom Opening Night Live, bringing the familiar creativity of LEGO bricks to the world of management and simulation. The post LEGO Skylines Announced for Xbox, PlayStation, Switch 2 and PC appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 25.08.2026 20:02 Uhr

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Gears of War: E-Day Campaign Hands On – Brutal, Brilliant, and Quintessentially Gears 

There’s something to be said for a video game so emotionally striking in what it offers that I spend a few seconds just sitting in the lobby, looking at the characters in awe. That’s how I started my first hands-on preview of the Gears of War: E-Day campaign last week, an experience that caught me […] The post Gears of War: E-Day Campaign Hands On – Brutal, Brilliant, and Quintessentially Gears  appeared first on XBOX Wire.

Xbox Wire 25.08.2026 20:00 Uhr

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Preview: Gears Of War: E-Day's Campaign Is Going To Be An Absolute Banger

Grab a map, Beta Squad's heading Downtown!If The Coalition’s recent Multiplayer Beta for Gears of War: E-Day told us anything, it’s that the new movement system is going to take some getting used to. Gears 5 remains one of Xbox’s most acclaimed shooters, packed with phenomenal action sequences, tight gameplay, and gorgeous visuals. It’s a top-shelf banger, despite its somewhat shaky step towards semi-open level design. Now, the team is looking to nail that vision by starting completely from scra

Pure Xbox 25.08.2026 20:00 Uhr

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