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Grow, Adapt And Survive In Black Flower

Gardening isn't supposed to be stressful. But Black Flower is now blooming on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam, offering a strategic roguelike where keeping your garden alive is only half the battle. The other half is dealing with unpredictable weather, limited resources and a mysterious black seed that could completely change your fortunes. The post Grow, Adapt And Survive In Black Flower appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 17.08.2026 11:38 Uhr

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Xbox Series S Compared To Nintendo Switch 2 In Oblivion Remastered Analysis

An impressive feat, but not without its downsides.Xbox first-party title The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered has finally made its way on the Nintendo Switch 2, and we've been very curious to see how it would fare on the system compared to the Xbox Series S.Good news - the folks over at Digital Foundry have been analysing the two versions as part of their review, revealing that the Xbox Series S version still generally takes the crown due to mostly higher-quality visuals along with performa

Pure Xbox 17.08.2026 11:10 Uhr

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These 10 Games Are Putting Disney In The Spotlight For Xbox Backwards Compatibility Requests

"The data shows just how much demand exists".We've talked in recent months about the Xbox Game Preservation website and how it does a fantastic job at tracking the most-requested Xbox backwards compatibility titles, and it's now made a point of highlighting Disney in particular.A new report on the website says that, according to the votes it's received, Disney is the most popular brand when it comes to Xbox backwards compatibility requests. 117,206 votes have been submitted on the website for Di

Pure Xbox 17.08.2026 10:00 Uhr

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Akatori Review

Akatori takes a spot as another Metroidvania on the hugely saturated scene, and does little to set itself apart. Yet if you dig a little deeper, and you value narrative in your games, Akatori may have something to offer you in the storytelling department. The post Akatori Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 16.08.2026 15:17 Uhr

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Random: Xbox Trading Cards Shown Off In Official Video, And People Want To Buy Them

Don't get your hopes up though.There's obviously a massive craze going on with trading cards these days, but we've never seen Xbox trying to get in on it - although a new video has certainly got the attention of certain Xbox fans.It's a video that's been shared around Xbox accounts on various social media platforms, and shows someone opening up a pack of Xbox Trading Cards before revealing what's inside. We get a look at various characters, weapons and locations on these cards, as well as a few

Pure Xbox 16.08.2026 15:00 Uhr

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Forensics: Crime Scene Detective Review

Forensics: Crime Scene Detective feels like a complete, realistic sim game, delivering what a forensic crime unit might take in. The post Forensics: Crime Scene Detective Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 16.08.2026 14:56 Uhr

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Duskfade Review

If you’re looking to go back and play an old-school type platformer, then Duskfade is worth a consideration. The post Duskfade Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 16.08.2026 13:55 Uhr

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Feature: 20+ Under The Radar Xbox Series X|S Games Still To Come In 2026

Five months of awesome games to keep an eye on!Every year there are hundreds upon thousands of new games to get stuck into, so when heavy hitters like Gears of War: E-Day and GTA VI are on the horizon, it's easy to overlook some of the really cool smaller titles coming to Xbox in 2026.We've done something similar before, highlighting 30 of the higher profile games coming this year, but for this feature, we're focusing on the smaller games you might have missed or forgotten about that are schedul

Pure Xbox 16.08.2026 13:00 Uhr

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Citadelum Review

Citadelum might just have the answers. The post Citadelum Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 16.08.2026 12:34 Uhr

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Feature: 15+ Of The Best Discounted Games From Xbox's Mid-August 2026 Sales

Our top picks from the latest range of reductions.It was just over a week ago that we brought you our top picks from the first batch of early August 2026 sales on the Xbox Store, but we've had a lot of new additions since then, so it's time to round up the mid-August sales as well!Specifically, we've noticed three new promotions going live on Xbox in recent days, and those are centred around Bundles, more ID@Xbox discounts, and an Action-RPG sale that's only for Xbox Game Pass members.Read the f

Pure Xbox 16.08.2026 11:00 Uhr

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Poll: What's Your Verdict On The Gears Of War: E-Day Beta?

Have you been taking part in weekend two?It's almost time for the Gears of War: E-Day Beta to come to an end! The second weekend of the beta kicked off on Thursday and disappears on August 17th at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm BST, so we thought we'd use this opportunity to get your final thoughts on what you've been able to play so far.Of course, the Beta is just a small portion of what'll be available in the final release this October, and we haven't had a chance to sample the campaign whatsoever yet

Pure Xbox 15.08.2026 15:00 Uhr

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Hex Park Review

You probably shouldn't expect much from a game that costs less than a single espresso, but even then, Hex Park still falls short.  The post Hex Park Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 15.08.2026 13:30 Uhr

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Four Games Are Confirmed For Xbox Game Pass In September 2026 So Far

Looking forward at what's to come.We've made a habit of casting our gaze ahead and sharing with you an early look at what's in store for September 2026's Xbox Game Pass lineup. So far, we know of four games scheduled to arrive in a few weeks' time.We've got dates for two pretty beefy additions in Minecraft Dungeons 2 and Dune: Awakening, and it seems there's already plenty of hype surrounding both. Of course, expect to see plenty more games added to September's offering over the coming weeks.Rea

Pure Xbox 15.08.2026 13:30 Uhr

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Pieced Together Review

Pieced Together doesn’t enter the narrative game hall-of-fame, then, but it pays a visit and comes away with a delightful scrapbook of its memories. The post Pieced Together Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 15.08.2026 12:56 Uhr

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viaim OpenNote Review

Use the viaim OpenNotes as open-ear earbuds - whether you are doing exercise, want to hear conversations around you, or for comfort - and you’ll have a whale of a time. The post viaim OpenNote Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 15.08.2026 12:33 Uhr

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Feature: These 30+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (August 17-21)

Including two big single-player releases!Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for August 17-21! We've got two particularly big single-player releases over the next few days in The Sinking City 2 and Mortal Shell 2, while other highlights include Backyard Baseball, an expansion for STALKER 2, and hopefully more Xbox Game Pass titles to be announced very soon.Here's what's coming to Xbox next week:Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 15.08.2026 12:00 Uhr

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Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 15-16)

Gears again? Mafia? Or Madden NFL 27?The weekend is upon us, people! You know the drill, it's time to pick up your favourite Xbox controller and get cracking with your gamin' masterplan.There's a few games out and about this week, such as Madden NFL 27 if you're all about that yardage. Hell Let Loose: Vietnam is in the mix too, alongside indie gems like Wild Blue Skies and Duskfade that are worth checking out.Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 15.08.2026 11:00 Uhr

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Car Service Simulator Puts You In Charge Of The Garage

There are few things more satisfying than taking a tired old car, fixing what is broken and watching it come back to life. Car Service Simulator puts that satisfaction at the heart of its latest garage management challenge. The post Car Service Simulator Puts You In Charge Of The Garage appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 15.08.2026 10:43 Uhr

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Here's What The Mafia: Definitive Edition Upgrade Looks Like On Xbox Series X|S

A first look at the long-awaited upgrade.Today's the day for the free Mafia: Definitive Edition upgrade (for digital owners of the game) on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, and I've personally been eagerly awaiting its arrival for the past 24 hours.If you haven't managed to locate it yet, you'll want to look for something called "Mafia: Definitive Edition for XBOX Series X|S" on the Microsoft Store - it's a totally separate game to the original Xbox One version. As long as you own Mafia: DE in d

Pure Xbox 14.08.2026 18:25 Uhr

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Whisper of the House Unpacks Cozy Xbox Preorders Today

Hello, XBOX community! I am Zhicheng, Producer at GD Studio. I work with a small, tight-knit indie team of fewer than ten people who pour our hearts into making warm, meaningful games. Today, I am incredibly excited to announce that my pixel-art cozy game, Whisper of the House, is officially available for preorder on XBOX […] The post Whisper of the House Unpacks Cozy Xbox Preorders Today appeared first on XBOX Wire.

Xbox Wire 14.08.2026 18:00 Uhr

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Mafia: The Old Country – Man Of Honor Continues Enzo’s Story

Mafia: The Old Country - Man of Honor expands Hangar 13's gritty crime drama with two new story chapters, fresh Free Ride activities and a sizeable collection of new weapons, vehicles and outfits. The post Mafia: The Old Country – Man Of Honor Continues Enzo’s Story appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 14.08.2026 17:30 Uhr

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Talking Point: Amid Rising Console Prices, What Would You Do If Your Xbox Broke Tomorrow?

Buy another one? Wait for Helix? Go back to an older model?The industry is in a bit of a mess at the moment when it comes to console prices. We've already heard a lot about about the component crisis that's causing console price tags to continually rise across the board, and it was back in June that Xbox specifically announced a significant increase for both the Xbox Series X and Series S.<related ids="204515">Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 14.08.2026 17:00 Uhr

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Four New Indie Games Are Proving Highly Popular On Xbox Right Now

They're all amongst the top 50 paid games on the Microsoft Store.It looks like Xbox has been updating the "Top Paid" section of the Microsoft Store over the past few hours, and it highlights that four unlikely indie games in particular have all made their way into the top 50 list for "paid" downloads.The one that's doing extremely well is Dispatch, which is the Telltale-style story game about a former superhero who runs a dispatch service for a group of ex-supervillains. It's been in the top fiv

Pure Xbox 14.08.2026 16:00 Uhr

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Lootbound Turns Every Run Into A Risky Party-Building Adventure

Lootbound is the sort of game that can make a brilliant plan feel genius one minute and completely useless the next. The post Lootbound Turns Every Run Into A Risky Party-Building Adventure appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 14.08.2026 15:18 Uhr

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