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Game Pass Adds More Day One Indies As Big RPGs Prepare To Leave

Xbox Game Pass is keeping the momentum going into the final stretch of May, with Echo Generation 2 leading a fresh batch of additions alongside co-op chaos, cozy bug collecting and one of modern RPG gaming’s most beloved sci-fi adventures. There’s a nice spread of genres landing across cloud, Xbox Series X|S, handheld and PC this week - although a few major departures may sting for some subscribers. The post Game Pass Adds More Day One Indies As Big RPGs Prepare To Leave appeared first on T

TheXboxHub 25.05.2026 12:09 Uhr
Unreal Engine 6 Revealed By Epic Games, Will Likely Power Lots Of Project Helix Titles
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Unreal Engine 6 Revealed By Epic Games, Will Likely Power Lots Of Project Helix Titles

An early look at next-gen tech?Well, this is a bit of surprise for a Monday morning! Yesterday, as part of the Paris Major for Rocket League esports, developer Psyonix announced that its beloved multiplayer title is getting a massive engine upgrade; it's moving to Unreal Engine 6 in the near future.That's right - Epic Games has basically used Rocket League to soft-reveal the next major iteration of Unreal Engine; a toolset that's become hugely popular over the last few generations. If those gens

Pure Xbox 25.05.2026 12:00 Uhr
PSA: Microsoft Is Removing SMS Authentication From Everyone's Xbox Account
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PSA: Microsoft Is Removing SMS Authentication From Everyone's Xbox Account

"SMS-based authentication is now a leading source of fraud".Microsoft is officially in the process of removing SMS authentication and account recovery as an option from everyone's personal Microsoft account, which means Xbox accounts will also be affected by this change.Basically, instead of sending texts where you can prove your identity with a six-digit code when trying to sign in, Microsoft is now pushing everyone towards other methods such as passkeys where you can use Face ID, fingerprints

Pure Xbox 24.05.2026 17:00 Uhr
Guide: Xbox Games Showcase 2026: Date, Start Times, What To Expect & More
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Guide: Xbox Games Showcase 2026: Date, Start Times, What To Expect & More

Everything you need to know ahead of next month's event.Here we go again! June marks the arrival of the Xbox Games Showcase for 2026, which is the biggest event in the calendar year for Xbox fans. This is where we expect Xbox to reveal the most major announcements of 2026, so you definitely don't want to miss it! Fortunately, we've got all the details you need to know.In our Xbox Games Showcase 2026 guide, you'll find information on the date, start time for various regions including the UK and U

Pure Xbox 24.05.2026 15:00 Uhr
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The Greatest James Bond Games Ever Released

What better time to cast our minds back and revisit the five best James Bond games that have been released. Ever. The post The Greatest James Bond Games Ever Released appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 24.05.2026 14:58 Uhr
These Are The Top 25 'XBOX Player Voice' Requests After One Week
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These Are The Top 25 'XBOX Player Voice' Requests After One Week

Fans have been voting in droves.Back at the start of the week, we were introduced to a brand-new fan feedback program from Microsoft known as XBOX Player Voice, and we initially highlighted the top 10 requests after just one day of it being live.At the time, exclusives was in first place, followed by backwards compatibility and free online multiplayer.Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 24.05.2026 13:00 Uhr
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Outbound Review

Outbound is a cozy game. An adventure game. A crafting game. An exploration game. It's a game of many things, much of which comes together well, albeit slowly. Outbound may take its sweet time getting there, but it does get there. Eventually. The post Outbound Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 23.05.2026 17:47 Uhr
Poll: So, Is Forza Horizon 6 Your Favourite Game Of 2026 So Far?
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Poll: So, Is Forza Horizon 6 Your Favourite Game Of 2026 So Far?

And do you see anything topping it?Forza Horizon 6 is finally here, and well, we can't stop playing it. Despite having access to the game for weeks before launch, we're still hopping on every day - crashing through Tokyo and exploring Japan's quaint countryside locales to our hearts' content. Honestly, what a game!Forza Horizon 6 feels like it's setting the tone for what could be a fantastic year of games for Xbox's 25th anniversary, with some of the company's biggest franchises to come in the s

Pure Xbox 23.05.2026 17:00 Uhr
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Wax Heads Review

I found myself glued to Wax Heads until the end. It’s beautifully created, lovingly made, and way cooler than I am. But, weirdly enough, I wasn’t so taken with it in the opening few ‘Tracks’. The post Wax Heads Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 23.05.2026 16:57 Uhr
Feature: 15+ Xbox Games To Buy In The Microsoft Store's Late May 2026 Sales
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Feature: 15+ Xbox Games To Buy In The Microsoft Store's Late May 2026 Sales

Some handpicked highlights from the latest Xbox sales.The Xbox / Microsoft Store (whatever you want to call it!) is constantly packed with hundreds if not thousands of Xbox deals, and we've seen a lot of sales over the past few weeks in particular — it seems there are at least six separate promotions going on right now, all with end dates that correspond to around late May 2026.With that in mind, and considering we did the 90-95% discounts roundup last weekend, we thought we'd try something a bi

Pure Xbox 23.05.2026 15:30 Uhr
Feature: These 30+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (May 25-29)
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Feature: These 30+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (May 25-29)

Including five more Game Pass titles!Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for May 25-29! The big release of the next few days is definitely 007 First Light, but don't forget about the likes of Mina The Hollower and Yerba Buena, along with five Xbox Game Pass additions such as Echo Generation 2 and Crashout Crew!Here's what's coming to Xbox next week:Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 23.05.2026 14:00 Uhr
Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 23-24)
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Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 23-24)

It's Forza Horizon 6, isn't it?Welcome to another weekend! It's going to be a warm one here in the UK - perfect for closing the curtains, staying indoors, and I don't know, cruising around open-world Japan?Here's what we're playing this bank holiday weekend:Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 23.05.2026 13:00 Uhr
Xbox Ships Its First Mini-Feature In Response To Player Voice Feedback
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Xbox Ships Its First Mini-Feature In Response To Player Voice Feedback

Playtime is switching from days to total hours.Back at the start of the week, we highlighted the initial top 10 requests from fans in the new XBOX Player Voice program. The lineup has changed since then, and one of the new top 10 requests has just been implemented by Xbox!Sitting in ninth place in the list yesterday was a request to change how playtime is calculated on Xbox consoles — switching it from days to total hours. A message on the XBOX Player Voice website confirms this has now been add

Pure Xbox 23.05.2026 11:30 Uhr
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Xbox Preload Now Live, And The Download Is Absolutely Massive
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Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Xbox Preload Now Live, And The Download Is Absolutely Massive

Better clear some space, folks.Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is coming to Xbox in just two weeks' time, and ahead of its June 2026 launch, the game's Series X|S download size has been revealed - and it's absolutely massive.Heading over to the Microsoft Store right now, FF7 Rebirth's preload has gone live, and you'll need roughly 170GB of Xbox Series X|S storage space to download it. Yep, you read that right, the upcoming Final Fantasy release takes up about half of the storage space on a base Xbox Ser

Pure Xbox 22.05.2026 21:30 Uhr
Four 'Areas Of Improvement' Are Already Being Worked On For Forza Horizon 6
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Four 'Areas Of Improvement' Are Already Being Worked On For Forza Horizon 6

Three related to PC, and the fourth related to Drivatars.We're only a few days into the life of the ultra-successful Forza Horizon 6, and the development team have already outlined four areas of improvement they're working on!The big one here relates to Drivatars. There's been feedback from fans over the past few days that Drivatars are too difficult on higher settings and too aggressive, and while Playground Games hasn't committed to making any specific changes yet, they've confirmed they're cu

Pure Xbox 22.05.2026 20:00 Uhr
LEGO Batman Comparison Shows Difference Between Xbox Series X And Series S
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LEGO Batman Comparison Shows Difference Between Xbox Series X And Series S

How the Xbox versions stack up.Happy LEGO Batman day! May 22nd marks the official release of LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight following its early access launch on Tuesday, with the game now available to buy for ÂŁ59.99 / $69.99 on the Xbox Store.If you're thinking of picking it up for the weekend and wondering how the game performs on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, we've got a early comparison courtesy of Fuzion Xbox Testing on YouTube to share down below.Read the full article on purexbox

Pure Xbox 22.05.2026 19:00 Uhr
Fable Gets Rated In Multiple Regions Ahead Of 2026 Xbox Release
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Fable Gets Rated In Multiple Regions Ahead Of 2026 Xbox Release

Another huge Xbox release is inbound.Playground currently has Fable planned out for a late 2026 release right now, but ahead of the Xbox Games Showcase next month, we don't have any launch information beyond that. However, rumours that the team wants to avoid GTA 6 in November have been rife, and now some new ratings have popped up online for the Xbox RPG .Shared on Reddit earlier today, it appears that Fable has been rated in both Korea and Australia. Neither of these ratings give us a more con

Pure Xbox 22.05.2026 18:00 Uhr
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Driftland: The Magic Revival Finally Floats Onto Xbox

Floating islands. Dragons. Ancient magic. Entire kingdoms drifting through the skies. Driftland: The Magic Revival on Xbox doesn’t exactly do things by halves. The post Driftland: The Magic Revival Finally Floats Onto Xbox appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 22.05.2026 17:16 Uhr
Xbox's South Of Midnight Wins Big At CGA 2026 Following PS5 & Switch 2 Release
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Xbox's South Of Midnight Wins Big At CGA 2026 Following PS5 & Switch 2 Release

Six awards in total!!Another lesser-known award show took place this week in the form of the Canadian Game Awards 2026 (CGA), and Xbox Game Studios' South of Midnight utterly swept the show following its recent PS5 and Switch 2 release.In total, South of Midnight took home six awards - including the show's coveted Game of the Year Prize. We'll list all of the awards that South of Midnight picked up down below:Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 22.05.2026 16:30 Uhr
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Bubsy 4D Might Be Gaming’s Weirdest Comeback

Nearly thirty years after Bubsy last stumbled into 3D territory, Atari and Fabraz have decided it’s time for gaming’s most infamous bobcat to have another shot. Surprisingly, Bubsy 4D actually looks… decent? The post Bubsy 4D Might Be Gaming’s Weirdest Comeback appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 22.05.2026 15:38 Uhr