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Almost identical sales to the PS5 in May.Isn't it great to be talking about good news for Xbox Series X|S sales again?!Yep, it sounds like things improved quite a bit for the Xbox Series X and S in the UK last month (May 2026), as The Game Business reporter Chris Dring is stating that sales were up 12% compared to the month before.Read the full article on purexbox.com
"Use Your Legacy IPs!".When Xbox first unveiled the new Player Voice program back in May, we spent the first week highlighting the top requests and how they were shifting around during that period, but since then, not a whole lot has changed.<related ids="201464">Read the full article on purexbox.com
Upcoming Xbox indies you might be interested in!As mentioned in our Summer Game Fest schedule guide recently, we're trying to bring you roundups of many gaming events this week, and that includes some of the smaller ones such as the MIX and Shacknews showcases.Honestly, yesterday's Shacknews broadcast wasn't that stacked from an Xbox perspective, but considering it's a quiet Thursday so far, we thought you might be interested in the trailers all the same!Read the full article on purexbox.com
As the football world turns its attention to the biggest international tournament of the summer in the form of the World Cup, eFootball is getting in on the action with a major in-game International Cup celebration packed with free rewards, special events and some huge names. The post eFootball Celebrates The International World Cup With Free Messi, Lamine Yamal and More appeared first on TheXboxHub.
Highlighted by Bungie's Marathon!It's Thursday, so that means we've got a new round of Xbox Free Play Days titles to highlight!The big one this time around is Bungie's Marathon, which is actually free for longer than the headline suggests - non-owners can play that game until June 9th on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S.Read the full article on purexbox.com
A couple of additions to the XGP Premium library.Welcome to another Xbox Game Pass update! Today, we've got two games jumping over to Xbox Game Pass Premium from the Ultimate and PC libraries, so these are only new if you're an Xbox Game Pass Premium member.Total Chaos is a survival horror game that's proved pretty popular with Ultimate members to date, while Herdling is perhaps a less well-known adventure title, but one that's apparently very beautiful and quite stirring.Read the full article o
Itâs been a busy few days for Xbox Game Pass. But today brings a pair of very different experiences into the spotlight. The post Game Pass Adds Two Very Different Adventures Today appeared first on TheXboxHub.
The 7th Guest Remake is opening the doors of Henry Stauf's infamous mansion once again, bringing the classic mystery to Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, PC, Steam and Play Anywhere. The post One Of Gaming’s Most Influential Horror Mysteries Returns With The 7th Guest Remake appeared first on TheXboxHub.
For cycling fans, this time of year has become something of a tradition. The real-world peloton gets ready for another summer of suffering, strategy and spectacular scenery, while Nacon and Cyanide Studio roll out the latest virtual version of the world's most famous bike race. Now it's the turn of Tour de France 2026. The post The Biggest Race In Cycling Returns With Tour de France 2026 appeared first on TheXboxHub.
I felt like Sands and Relics was a toe in the water, a test of whether this kind of puzzle would be accepted by the baying puzzle hordes. I think it will, but it will need a Sands and Relics 2 to really push the format to its limits. The post Sands and Relics Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.
There are detective games that ask you to solve murders, uncover conspiracies and save the world. Then there's Kat-tastic Hidden Object, a game that would much rather have you helping adorable cats solve cosy mysteries around town. The post Cats, Clues And Cosy Puzzles Await In Kat-tastic Hidden Object appeared first on TheXboxHub.
Most puzzle games ask you to figure out where to go. Sands and Relics asks a slightly more awkward question: what happens when the path disappears behind you? The post Don’t Trust The Ground Beneath Your Feet In Sands and Relics appeared first on TheXboxHub.
Those old crime dramas make it look easy. A detective strolls into a crime scene, spots a tiny clue everyone else somehow missed, and within an hour, the case is wrapped up. But the reality is a little messier than that, and FORENSIC - M.E. Protocol looks keen to remind players just how much work goes into uncovering the truth. The post Can You Solve The Case? FORENSIC – M.E. Protocol Arrives On Xbox And PC appeared first on TheXboxHub.
Few games link skill, style, and player identity as closely as Counter-Strike. The post Why Rare CS2 Skins Still Shape Esports Culture appeared first on TheXboxHub.
Desktop computers have shifted from hidden office tools to the centerpieces of modern rooms. The post Custom PC Builds That Turn Hardware Into a Display Piece appeared first on TheXboxHub.
A worthy trade-off?Ugh, here we go. Control Resonant looks amazing, and we absolutely can't wait to play it on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on September 24th. However, we won't be playing on September 22nd, as early access is exclusive to PS5.Yes, as spotted by our sister site Push Square, Remedy's Thomas Puha has confirmed that early access is a PS5-only feature for the new Control game, which certainly stings a bit from an Xbox perspective.Read the full article on purexbox.com
It's releasing this month on Game Pass.Alright, who had Age of Empires: Mobile on their bingo card for the next Xbox first-party release?It's been confirmed today that the PC Edition of the game will release on June 23rd, 2026 across Steam, the Microsoft Store and PC Game Pass, featuring a new "PC-optimized experience designed for mouse and keyboard", along with 4K visuals and crossplay with the mobile version.Read the full article on purexbox.com
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Seven months of fantastic new games are ahead of us!Update: As mentioned, we're updating this feature on a monthly basis, and it's now been adjusted for June. We've taken a few games away, added a few in, and changed a handful of dates around for games that are coming up.With 2026 now starting to kick into gear, it's time to look ahead at what this year has in store for us! There are hundreds and hundreds of games that will be releasing on Xbox in 2026, and we've whittled down the current list i
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That face says it all.Ugh, here we go. Control Resonant looks amazing, and we absolutely can't wait to play it on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on September 24th. However, we won't be playing on September 22nd, as early access is exclusive to PS5.Yes, as spotted by our sister site Push Square, Remedy's Thomas Puha has confirmed that early access is a PS5-only feature for the new Control game, which certainly stings a bit from an Xbox perspective.Read the full article on purexbox.com
We've all had that moment. You stare at the screen, convinced you've painted yourself into a corner. Then, a few seconds later, the solution suddenly clicks into place and you wonder how you ever missed it. Moves: Perfect Pair looks built around that exact feeling. The post Can You Make The Numbers Match In Moves: Perfect Pair? appeared first on TheXboxHub.
