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Cancelled First-Party Xbox Title Shows Up In A Random Fishing Game
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Cancelled First-Party Xbox Title Shows Up In A Random Fishing Game

Talk about hidden Contraband.It's been just over a year since Microsoft scrapped its Xbox exclusive Contraband, teased as an open-world co-op smuggling experience from Avalanche Studios. Until now, all we'd seen was its teaser trailer and a handful of leaked screenshots showing early UI. Now, in one of the most random leaks we've come across, it looks like a test world for Contraband was tucked away inside Call Of The Wild: The Angler, one of the developer's other games.<related ids="193302"&

Pure Xbox 14.08.2026 14:30 Uhr
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Next Week on XBOX: New Games for August 17 to 21

Welcome to Next Week on XBOX! In this weekly feature we cover all the games coming soon to XBOX Series X|S, XBOX One, XBOX on PC, and Game Pass! Get more details on these upcoming games below and click their profiles for further info (release dates subject to change). Let’s jump in! S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost […] The post Next Week on XBOX: New Games for August 17 to 21 appeared first on XBOX Wire.

Xbox Wire 14.08.2026 14:00 Uhr
1986 Amiga Classic Gets Rebuilt With Two New Game Modes For Xbox Series X|S
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1986 Amiga Classic Gets Rebuilt With Two New Game Modes For Xbox Series X|S

It's called Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns.We've had a whole bunch of really interesting indie releases on Xbox this week including Wild Blue Skies and Duskfade, and another one is a remake of a 1986 Amiga classic that's just launched on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S.The game we're referring to here is called Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns, and it's a strategy title where you have to try and compete for land by taking part in battles, jousts, rescuing maidens and various

Pure Xbox 14.08.2026 13:15 Uhr
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Can Your Defence Survive The Chaos Of Tower Dominion?

Tower defence is easy to understand. The difficult part is building a defence that doesn't fall apart when the game decides to throw something considerably nastier at it. Tower Dominion launches today on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, with PlayStation and Nintendo Switch versions also available, offering a roguelike take on the genre where experimentation is very much part of the plan. The post Can Your Defence Survive The Chaos Of Tower Dominion? appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 14.08.2026 13:11 Uhr
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Hunahpu Quest. Mechanoid Brings A Hardcore Puzzle Adventure To Xbox

Hunahpu Quest. Mechanoid launches on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Windows PC, giving players a colourful but decidedly unforgiving adventure built around puzzles, platforming and plenty of mechanical nasties. The post Hunahpu Quest. Mechanoid Brings A Hardcore Puzzle Adventure To Xbox appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 14.08.2026 12:24 Uhr
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Hidden Legends 2 Takes Its Hunt For Secrets Into The Fairytale World

There is something rather satisfying about finding an object that was hiding in plain sight, particularly when a game gives you an entire fairytale world to rummage through. Like that of Hidden Legends 2 then... The post Hidden Legends 2 Takes Its Hunt For Secrets Into The Fairytale World appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 14.08.2026 12:08 Uhr
Hell Let Loose: Vietnam Comparison Shows Difference Between Xbox Series X And Series S
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Hell Let Loose: Vietnam Comparison Shows Difference Between Xbox Series X And Series S

Take a look at how the Xbox versions measure up.Hardcore FPS Hell Let Loose: Vietnam launched yesterday to some generally favourable review scores, and so we thought to share footage from both the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S versions of the game.As has become fairly custom for these comparison features, we've turned to Fuzion Xbox Testing on YouTube, who has once again provided gameplay for both consoles.Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 14.08.2026 12:00 Uhr
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Gravity Paws Gives A Lost Dog The Power To Turn The World Upside Down

There are plenty of platformers that give their hero a trusty weapon, a double jump or perhaps a handy grappling hook. Gravity Paws though? Well, that hands its canine star the ability to flip gravity instead. The post Gravity Paws Gives A Lost Dog The Power To Turn The World Upside Down appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 14.08.2026 11:51 Uhr
Xbox Adds Gorgeous New Dynamic Background Ahead Of August 20th Release
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Xbox Adds Gorgeous New Dynamic Background Ahead Of August 20th Release

It gets prettier the more you look at it.Microsoft's library of dynamic backgrounds on Xbox Series X|S continues to grow this week, with this gorgeous new addition from GSC Game World.The reason is likely to get folks pumped for the upcoming release of Stalker 2's first major DLC expansion, Cost of Hope, launching on Xbox on August 20, 2026. Have a gander at the new background in all of its glory below, and underneath you can peep a short video showing how the dynamic elements work.Read the full

Pure Xbox 14.08.2026 11:00 Uhr
Halo Studios Reveals Five Main Highlights In Campaign Evolved's Next Update
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Halo Studios Reveals Five Main Highlights In Campaign Evolved's Next Update

Arriving next week!We've got a new update coming to Halo: Campaign Evolved at some point over the next few days, and the folks over at Halo Studios have already revealed the five main highlights that will be featured as part of it.This has been detailed on social media, including the ability to turn off both Chromatic Aberration and Film Grain, fixes for the Magnified Skull, and tweaks to Sgt. Johnson to ensure mission progression doesn't get blocked.Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 14.08.2026 10:00 Uhr
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Skatesterre: Where Classic Arcade Skateboarding Meets a New Generation

I’m Dieter from Headup, and together with Goon Squad we created Skatesterre, an arcade skateboarding game that takes you back to the golden era of the genre. Today, I will tell you about how the game came to be, why we chose to work with Sterre Meijer on this project, and where the journey from […] The post Skatesterre: Where Classic Arcade Skateboarding Meets a New Generation appeared first on XBOX Wire.

Xbox Wire 13.08.2026 22:00 Uhr
Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater Receives Permanent Price Drop On The Xbox Store
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Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater Receives Permanent Price Drop On The Xbox Store

It's been slashed by 35.73% here in the UK.It's not very often that we see permanent price drops for major AAA games on the Xbox Store, especially when they've only been out for a year, but that's exactly what's happened with Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater.For whatever reason, Konami has decided to slash the price of Snake Eater from £69.99 / $69.99 to £44.98 / $49.99, which represents a 35.73% decrease here in the UK, and 28.58% in the United States.Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 13.08.2026 19:00 Uhr
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GTA Online Brand Wars Event Puts Sprunk And eCola At War

GTA Online has launched the new Brand Wars Event, giving players two weeks to pick a side between Sprunk and eCola while earning boosted rewards, grabbing free branded gear and competing across races, Freemode activities and a selection of odd jobs. The post GTA Online Brand Wars Event Puts Sprunk And eCola At War appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 13.08.2026 18:32 Uhr
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Hell Let Loose: Vietnam Turns The Jungle Into A 50v50 Warzone

The jungles of Vietnam have become the latest battleground for fans of brutally authentic multiplayer warfare, as Hell Let Loose: Vietnam launches on Xbox Series X|S, PS5 and PC. The post Hell Let Loose: Vietnam Turns The Jungle Into A 50v50 Warzone appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 13.08.2026 18:14 Uhr
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Wild Blue Skies Wants You To Chase High Scores In The Sky

There was a time when jumping into a flying game meant pointing your plane at the horizon and worrying about one thing - how high you could push that score before everything exploded. Wild Blue Skies wants to bring that arcade feeling back, taking inspiration from the on-rails flight shooters of the '90s and giving them a colourful modern makeover. The post Wild Blue Skies Wants You To Chase High Scores In The Sky appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 13.08.2026 17:49 Uhr
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Sandustry on Game Pass Turns Every Pixel Into A Factory Floor

There is something wonderfully excessive about a factory builder that treats a grain of sand as a resource. Sandustry has now arrived in Game Preview on Game Pass and PC through the Xbox Store, giving players the chance to start building sprawling automated production lines on a fully destructible planet. The post Sandustry on Game Pass Turns Every Pixel Into A Factory Floor appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 13.08.2026 17:23 Uhr
Here's What The Reviews Are Saying About Star Fox 64 Successor 'Wild Blue Skies'
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Here's What The Reviews Are Saying About Star Fox 64 Successor 'Wild Blue Skies'

A real mixed bag.We've been keeping a close eye on the Star Fox 64 spiritual successor Wild Blue Skies for quite some time now, and the game has literally just released for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S at a price of ÂŁ13.99 / $14.99.So, is it worth it? That's very hard to say at the moment, as the reviews have been all over the place. Some people are really enjoying it, others are really disappointed by it, and the rest are sitting somewhere in the middle.Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 13.08.2026 17:23 Uhr
Mafia: Definitive Edition Is Getting A Free 60FPS Xbox Upgrade This Friday
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Mafia: Definitive Edition Is Getting A Free 60FPS Xbox Upgrade This Friday

Update: Now official, but physical upgrades don't count on Xbox.When it comes to games that we always wish had received a 60FPS upgrade for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, Mafia: Definitive Edition is towards the top of the list, and now it finally might be getting one in the near future.Various fans have spotted today that the ESRB has rated the game for Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and PS5, although no further details have been provided at this time. This kind of thing usually indicates that

Pure Xbox 13.08.2026 16:34 Uhr
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Ready To Shred? Skatesterre Lands On Xbox, PlayStation, Switch And PC

The golden age of skateboarding games had a particular kind of magic. You'd drop into a level, find a rail, launch yourself off a ramp and then spend far too long trying to keep a combo alive because you were absolutely convinced the next trick would make it even better. Skatesterre wants to bring that feeling back - and it's doing it today. The post Ready To Shred? Skatesterre Lands On Xbox, PlayStation, Switch And PC appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 13.08.2026 15:52 Uhr
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Defender Of The Crown: The Legend Returns Brings A Classic Back To Life

Forty years is a long time in gaming. Yet somehow, Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns has managed to ride back into battle, bringing one of the Amiga's most recognisable strategy adventures to modern platforms. The post Defender Of The Crown: The Legend Returns Brings A Classic Back To Life appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 13.08.2026 15:39 Uhr