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Digital Foundry Shares 'Highly Impressive' Analysis From Gears Of War: E-Day's Beta On Xbox
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Digital Foundry Shares 'Highly Impressive' Analysis From Gears Of War: E-Day's Beta On Xbox

"A standout example of what Unreal Engine 5 can achieve on consoles".Last weekend, The Coalition hosted the first of two Gears of War: E-Day Multiplayer Betas on Xbox Series X|S and through the Xbox PC app. The turnout was massive, with players sharing videos of their favourite moments from the Early Access Beta, which climbed to seventh spot amongst Xbox's most popular games.Now though, Digital Foundry has gone deeper into that emergence hole, providing an in-depth analysis for Gears of War: E-

Pure Xbox 11.08.2026 18:30 Uhr
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The Lord Of The Rings: War In The North – Legacy Edition Shadow Drops On Xbox And More

Middle-earth has delivered a surprise worthy of Gandalf himself, with The Lord of the Rings: War in the North - Legacy Edition suddenly available on Xbox Series X|S, PS5, Nintendo Switch and PC. The post The Lord Of The Rings: War In The North – Legacy Edition Shadow Drops On Xbox And More appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 11.08.2026 18:28 Uhr
Lord Of The Rings Xbox 360 Game Gets Surprise Shadow Drop For Modern Platforms
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Lord Of The Rings Xbox 360 Game Gets Surprise Shadow Drop For Modern Platforms

"Step into a darker, grittier Middle-earth.".Nobody saw this one coming! It's been announced today that Lord of the Rings: War in the North — which first released back on the Xbox 360 in 2011 — has received a Legacy Edition for modern platforms including Xbox Series X and S.The game is an action-RPG that received quite lukewarm reviews back in the day, featuring third-party combat built around a co-op experience. Today's new release of the Legacy Edition has been created by Aspyr, and it's appar

Pure Xbox 11.08.2026 17:07 Uhr
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Dive Beneath the Surface in Grounded 2’s Biggest Update Yet: Into the Abyss

There’s more to Brookhollow Park than meets the eye With the Into the Abyss update, Grounded 2’s biggest content update yet, you’ll discover an entirely new side of the park as you venture beneath the surface of Skunk Pond. What begins as a typical park pond quickly opens into a sprawling underwater world filled with […] The post Dive Beneath the Surface in Grounded 2’s Biggest Update Yet: Into the Abyss appeared first on XBOX Wire.

Xbox Wire 11.08.2026 17:00 Uhr
Roundup: Here's What The Previews Are Saying About Star Wars Zero Company
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Roundup: Here's What The Previews Are Saying About Star Wars Zero Company

"Something every Star Wars and turn-based afficionado should put on their wishlist".The early word for Star Wars Zero Company is in, with several outlets saying pretty much the same thing: that it's brilliant.Previews are coming in thick and fast for the upcoming turn-based tactics game with a Star Wars twist, and, as expected, there are plenty of comparisons to XCOM. The general vibe is overwhelmingly positive, but c'mon people, why're we still using Firaxis Games' 2012 banger as a benchmark? I

Pure Xbox 11.08.2026 15:45 Uhr
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Fancy Some Far Cry-Style Survival At A Cheaper Price? Meet Iridio

There is something rather familiar about Iridio. An island, hostile criminals, an indigenous tribe, a collection of weapons, wild animals, crafting and plenty of things to set on fire - if that sounds a little bit like Far Cry, you're not imagining it. The post Fancy Some Far Cry-Style Survival At A Cheaper Price? Meet Iridio appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 11.08.2026 15:29 Uhr
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Publisher Reveals Runtime Ahead of Xbox Game Pass Launch
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Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Publisher Reveals Runtime Ahead of Xbox Game Pass Launch

And how big the download sizes are on PC and console.As we creep closer to the release of Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, we're beginning to learn more about the game, including how long it'll take to beat.First thing's first, publisher Focus Interactive has updated Resonance's FAQ page to confirm that the game can be completed in 20 hours, give or take, making it the longest Plague Tale title so far.Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 11.08.2026 14:45 Uhr
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Star Wars Zero Company: A New Hope for Turn-Based Tactics

When I spoke with the Creative Director and Lead Designer of Star Wars Zero Company earlier this summer, I left extremely excited about the promise of a turn-based tactics game set amid the Clone Wars, made by seasoned hands behind some of the genre’s best. Now that I’ve played 15 hours of a preview build […] The post Star Wars Zero Company: A New Hope for Turn-Based Tactics appeared first on XBOX Wire.

Xbox Wire 11.08.2026 14:00 Uhr
Eight Xbox Games Are Getting Delisted In August & September 2026 So Far
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Eight Xbox Games Are Getting Delisted In August & September 2026 So Far

Here's what's on the chopping block.It's been a while since we last highlighted a list of delisted games on Xbox, and that's obviously a good thing - it means there haven't been many notable ones in recent weeks, although that's kind of about to change in the near future.August is actually very quiet for upcoming delisted games on Xbox right now, but we've had a few small indies that have disappeared without warning already, so we at least wanted to bring those to your attention. At the same tim

Pure Xbox 11.08.2026 13:30 Uhr
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No More Room In Hell 2 Is The Zombie Co-op Nightmare You Have Been Waiting For!

Zombies are frightening enough when there are hundreds of them coming for you. They become considerably worse when one of your own team could turn against you at any moment. No More Room in Hell 2 is built around exactly that kind of pressure. The post No More Room In Hell 2 Is The Zombie Co-op Nightmare You Have Been Waiting For! appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 11.08.2026 13:13 Uhr
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Panzer Knights: Commander’s Edition Review

While Panzer Knights: Commander's Edition has its charms, it also manages to offset them with plenty of awkwardness. The post Panzer Knights: Commander’s Edition Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 11.08.2026 13:01 Uhr
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Lights, Sirens, Action – Autobahn Police Simulator 4 Unveiled!

Get ready to hit the German Autobahn once again, as Autobahn Police Simulator 4 has been revealed for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, with Aerosoft and Z-Software promising the biggest and most ambitious entry in the long-running police simulation series yet. The post Lights, Sirens, Action – Autobahn Police Simulator 4 Unveiled! appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 11.08.2026 12:36 Uhr
More 'Avid Consumers' Are Pre-Ordering $100 GTA 6 Edition Over The Cheaper Version
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More 'Avid Consumers' Are Pre-Ordering $100 GTA 6 Edition Over The Cheaper Version

"Pre-orders have gone much better than expected".Looks like the majority of people are willing to splash $100 on a game, at least when it comes to GTA 6, arguably the biggest game release in modern history.In an interview with CNBS, Strauss Zelnick, CEO of Rockstar's parent company Take-Two Interactive discussed GTA 6 pre-orders, saying they "have gone much better than expected" and revealing that more people opted for the $100 Ultimate Edition.Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 11.08.2026 12:30 Uhr
Xbox Suddenly Tells Loads Of People They Don't Need To Verify Their Age Anymore
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Xbox Suddenly Tells Loads Of People They Don't Need To Verify Their Age Anymore

"No further action is required".It was this time last year that Xbox began rolling out age verification in the UK (followed by some other countries) and warning players they'd be forced to verify their age in order to access certain Xbox features in the future.That still remains the case in some places such as Australia, but in others, Xbox has suddenly been telling loads of console owners that they don't need to verify their age anymore.Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 11.08.2026 11:00 Uhr
Three Games Are Available Today Across Various Tiers Of Xbox Game Pass (August 11)
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Three Games Are Available Today Across Various Tiers Of Xbox Game Pass (August 11)

Here's a look at what's joining Game Pass today!We've got another Xbox Game Pass update for you, with three games joining the service today across various tiers. August is looking rather Premium heavy, with all three of today's games releasing in, or shuffling into the mid-tier option.If you think August is coming up a smidge short, I suppose that's alright because you'll be a little iddy-biddy yourself in Grounded 2. Alongside the big bugs and scary spiders, Bounty Star is also on its way today

Pure Xbox 11.08.2026 10:00 Uhr
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Push Some Fruit Around In The Adorable Bunny Pit Berry

Afil Games clearly isn't finished pushing blocks around just yet. Bunny Pit Berry is the latest puzzle adventure from the prolific indie developer, swapping the usual crates of Sokoban for something considerably more appetising - fruit, picnic baskets and an adorable hamster with a job to do. The post Push Some Fruit Around In The Adorable Bunny Pit Berry appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 11.08.2026 06:46 Uhr
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Things Get Fruity In Trash Raccoon

There are plenty of ways to make a raccoon’s life complicated, but Trash Raccoon has found a particularly explosive one. This fast-paced roguelite puts a furry little troublemaker in a race against time, grabbing fruit before it transforms into a bomb and blows the whole thing sky-high. The post Things Get Fruity In Trash Raccoon appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 11.08.2026 06:44 Uhr
No Man's Sky Creator Shares Statement With Xbox Fans To Celebrate 10th Anniversary
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No Man's Sky Creator Shares Statement With Xbox Fans To Celebrate 10th Anniversary

"It has been a wild ride".Can you believe it's been 10 whole years since No Man's Sky first released?!We all know what happened when the sci-fi epic first launched back on August 9th of 2016 - it received a ton of negative reviews and fell victim to its own hype - but incredibly, the game has continued to add (free) new content over the past decade and has become a beloved title that countless players are still enjoying to this day.Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 10.08.2026 18:15 Uhr
Xbox Releasing Major Bug Fix This Week To Address Recent Server Outage Issues
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Xbox Releasing Major Bug Fix This Week To Address Recent Server Outage Issues

Xbox CTO is as transparent as the 25th Anniversary Xbox, and we love to see it.Xbox Chief Technology Officer Scott Van Vliet, who was praised for his transparency following the major Xbox outage that left some users unable to play games - discs or digital - is back with another update.On July 28th, Van Vliet stated that a "licensing service that sits outside of XBOX" caused the server crash that lasted roughly 20 hours. He went on to say Xbox engineers were "running a full post-incident review"

Pure Xbox 10.08.2026 16:30 Uhr
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Status Pro X GoldenSound Edition Review

There is no doubt that the GoldenSound Edition is the finest version of the Status Pro X buds yet. The post Status Pro X GoldenSound Edition Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 10.08.2026 16:02 Uhr