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Two New Xbox Series X|S Backgrounds Added To Celebrate The Launch Of Forza Horizon 6
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Two New Xbox Series X|S Backgrounds Added To Celebrate The Launch Of Forza Horizon 6

Display your love for FH6 on launch day!Loving a bit of launch day Forza Horizon 6 on your Xbox Series X|S console? Well, you can now show that love off via a pair of beautiful new dynamic backgrounds that animate some of the game's gorgeous key art.To be clear - one of these dynamic backgrounds has actually been available for just over a week now, but another one arrived earlier today - as the game rolls out on XGP. We thought we'd share the pair of them with you all anyway, given we hadn't cov

Pure Xbox 19.05.2026 16:30 Uhr
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Game Pass Hits The Accelerator – Forza Horizon 6 Leads Another Huge Week Of New Games

Forza Horizon 6 is finally here - and Xbox Game Pass subscribers are first in line for a high-speed road trip through Japan. But while Playground Games’ latest racer is undoubtedly the headline act, this week’s Game Pass refresh also throws in survival horror, cozy woodland adventures, chaotic pigeon espionage and one seriously intense co-op shooter. The post Game Pass Hits The Accelerator – Forza Horizon 6 Leads Another Huge Week Of New Games appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 19.05.2026 15:24 Uhr
These 13 Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (May 20 - June 2)
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These 13 Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (May 20 - June 2)

May going out with a bang!Microsoft has today unveiled another 13 games coming to Xbox Game Pass later this month and into June 2026, featuring some newly-announced additions such as Jurassic World Evolution 3 and The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Edition.Before we dive into these new and upcoming titles, we also want to remind you folks that of course, Forza Horizon 6 has been added to Xbox Game Pass today and is now live for GPU subscribers. We covered that — alongside what's coming in the gam

Pure Xbox 19.05.2026 15:15 Uhr
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Saccharine Echo Review

I appreciated Saccharine Echo for its high concept and its determination to go to serious, morose places. The post Saccharine Echo Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 19.05.2026 14:56 Uhr
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WILL: Follow The Light Review

There is a lot to love about WILL: Follow The Light; Tomorrowhead’s debut game. The varied gameplay is very interesting, and the visuals and sound are top-notch. The post WILL: Follow The Light Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 19.05.2026 14:42 Uhr
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Mirth Island’s Cozy Rhythm Adventure Magic Revealed

There’s no shortage of cozy games these days, but Mirth Island looks like it could carve out its own little corner thanks to a blend of rhythm gameplay, heartfelt storytelling and a world absolutely packed with charm. The post Mirth Island’s Cozy Rhythm Adventure Magic Revealed appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 19.05.2026 12:25 Uhr
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Crowdfunding for Indie Games: Expectations vs. Reality

A fresh and bright-eyed team of game developers, artists, writers, and other specialists always encounters the same problem The post Crowdfunding for Indie Games: Expectations vs. Reality appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 19.05.2026 11:57 Uhr
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R-Type Dimensions III Brings Back Classic Arcade Chaos

For decades, the series has built a reputation as one of gaming’s toughest and most recognisable side-scrolling shooters - and now it returns once again with R-Type Dimensions III. The post R-Type Dimensions III Brings Back Classic Arcade Chaos appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 19.05.2026 09:53 Uhr
Forza Horizon 6 Is Available Today With Xbox Game Pass, And Here's What's Coming In Season 1
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Forza Horizon 6 Is Available Today With Xbox Game Pass, And Here's What's Coming In Season 1

Details on the first Festival Playlist & Car Pass.Forza Horizon 6 is officially available worldwide, including a day one Xbox Game Pass release! Yep, the Standard Edition of Playground's new racer is out now for all after a good few days of paid early access, and Game Pass Ultimate players can jump in and see what Horizon Japan has to offer.As you're all probably well aware of what Forza Horizon 6 is and how you'd describe it, we're going to spend a bit of time here detailing what's coming to th

Pure Xbox 19.05.2026 09:00 Uhr
Xbox Fans Share Their Top 10 Requests After Day One Of Player Voice Feedback
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Xbox Fans Share Their Top 10 Requests After Day One Of Player Voice Feedback

Exclusives, backwards compatibility & more.As we mentioned a few hours ago, Microsoft has officially set up a new XBOX Player Voice feedback system over on the MS Feedback Portal website, providing an all-in-one destination for Xbox fans to share their requests.So, how is the top 10 shaping up after day one of feedback? Well, based on the upvotes that have been received so far, we can see that the return of "exclusives" is sitting in first place, closely followed by a call for more backwards com

Pure Xbox 19.05.2026 01:15 Uhr
Microsoft Announces Fan Feedback Program 'XBOX Player Voice', And It's Now Live
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Microsoft Announces Fan Feedback Program 'XBOX Player Voice', And It's Now Live

"A simpler way to share feedback".Since stepping into the role, Xbox boss Asha Sharma has been keen to gather more fan feedback as she begins to shape the future of the brand - and that's now resulted in a new 'XBOX Player Voice' program being announced by Microsoft.Unveiled today via Xbox Wire, XBOX Player Voice is "a new place to collect your feedback and make it more visible". It's a forum of sorts, where you can submit your feedback to Team Green about what you want to see moving forward.Rea

Pure Xbox 18.05.2026 21:45 Uhr
Feature: Xbox Invited Us To A Real Forza Horizon Festival, And There's Another One This Weekend
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Feature: Xbox Invited Us To A Real Forza Horizon Festival, And There's Another One This Weekend

A fun time, even despite the rain!Last week, Xbox UK invited us to a special event to celebrate the launch of Forza Horizon 6, and so I decided to head over to Caffeine & Machine in Stratford-upon-Avon to see what kind of surprises they had in store.The event was open to the public (it was on Saturday), and so there was a nice buzz about the place — lots of people enjoying the game, photographing cars, having a drink-or-two and just embracing the vibe. In terms of Forza Horizon 6, there were

Pure Xbox 18.05.2026 20:30 Uhr
Poll: What Do You Think Of Subnautica 2 On Xbox Game Pass?
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Poll: What Do You Think Of Subnautica 2 On Xbox Game Pass?

Liking what you've played so far?With Forza Horizon 6 dominating a lot of the attention last week (and let's be honest, it's going to happen this week as well), we didn't get much chance to talk about Subnautica 2, which is now playable with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.To be honest, we didn't think it was going to release on time — this is a game that's suffered its fair share of behind-the-scenes controversy in recent months — but now that it's here, it feels like the reception has been pretty darn

Pure Xbox 18.05.2026 19:00 Uhr
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My Little Pony: Magic Princess Gallops Onto The Xbox Store For Free

If you suddenly spotted My Little Pony: Magic Princess appearing on the Xbox Store and immediately imagined colourful pony adventures on your console, slow down for a second. There is some important small print attached to this release. The post My Little Pony: Magic Princess Gallops Onto The Xbox Store For Free appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 18.05.2026 18:27 Uhr
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Riven Review

The upgrades to the movement, the enhanced visuals, and the tweaked puzzles are sublime. If you loved Myst or the original Riven, this is a must-buy; a wonderful experience held back by only a few minor niggles. The post Riven Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 18.05.2026 18:07 Uhr
'Xbox Presents' Was The Most-Viewed Livestream Ever On Xbox's YouTube Channel, And By Some Distance
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'Xbox Presents' Was The Most-Viewed Livestream Ever On Xbox's YouTube Channel, And By Some Distance

Even beating out old E3 shows!Earlier this month, you may remember that Microsoft tested out a new show format in the way of Xbox Presents featuring Stranger than Heaven - but you may not have guessed that it's now become the team's most-viewed YouTube livestream ever, by a country mile.Indeed, as spotted on the socials over the past few days, it's been pointed out that this new Stranger than Heaven livestream has performed extremely well for Xbox. The numbers are climbing too - the initial twee

Pure Xbox 18.05.2026 18:00 Uhr
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MARVEL Cosmic Invasion Expands With Cyclops & The Thing DLC

The superhero roster of MARVEL Cosmic Invasion just got even more explosive, as Dotemu and Tribute Games launch the first major DLC pack for the arcade-style brawler in the form of Cyclops & The Thing. The post MARVEL Cosmic Invasion Expands With Cyclops & The Thing DLC appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 18.05.2026 17:54 Uhr
Xbox Execs Congratulate Forza Horizon 6 Dev On 'Exceptionally Rare' Success
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Xbox Execs Congratulate Forza Horizon 6 Dev On 'Exceptionally Rare' Success

"Very proud of the teams...".Believe it or not, Forza Horizon 6 isn't even out in its Standard Edition guise yet - despite some amazing reviews being put out there and hundreds of thousands of early access players jumping in already. And now, even some of the Xbox bosses are congratulating the development team before the game's Xbox Game Pass launch this week.Over the weekend, both Chief Content Officer Matt Booty and Xbox CEO Asha Sharma took to the internet to congratulate Playground Games for

Pure Xbox 18.05.2026 17:00 Uhr
Roundup: Here's What The Reviews Are Saying About LEGO Batman: Legacy Of The Dark Knight
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Roundup: Here's What The Reviews Are Saying About LEGO Batman: Legacy Of The Dark Knight

Another classic LEGO game?Yes, the big focus for us here at Pure Xbox this week is obviously Forza Horizon 6, but we've also got another game releasing in early access on the same day as the FH6 launch — LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight.With just a few hours to go until the early access kicks off at midnight, the first reviews have begun dropping for this one today, including over at our sister site Push Square where they've given it a "Great" 8/10 score.Read the full article on purexbox.c

Pure Xbox 18.05.2026 15:30 Uhr
ASUS Shows Off One-Of-A-Kind ROG Xbox Ally X Based On Cyberpunk 2077
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ASUS Shows Off One-Of-A-Kind ROG Xbox Ally X Based On Cyberpunk 2077

"This Ally X case mod is insane!".It's no secret that we're big fans of the ROG Xbox Ally X here at PX HQ, although we're now slightly salty that our standard black unit doesn't look this bloody good.Shared by the folks over at ASUS, the "master craftsman" known as AK Mod has created a "one-of-a-kind" ROG Xbox Ally unit based on the ever-popular Cyberpunk 2077. You can catch a glimpse of this beauty in the video up above, or in these images down below:Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 18.05.2026 14:00 Uhr