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Rumour: Microsoft Might Not Launch Call Of Duty 2026 On Xbox Game Pass
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Rumour: Microsoft Might Not Launch Call Of Duty 2026 On Xbox Game Pass

This year's COD may skip a day one XGP release.In the last couple of years, Microsoft has made the bet to launch Call of Duty day one on Xbox Game Pass; first with 2024's Black Ops 6 before following it up last year with Black Ops 7. However, a new rumour doing the rounds suggests that Xbox is considering reversing that decision for this year's Call of Duty game.As discussed on a recent episode of The Xbox Two podcast, reporter Jez Corden talks about COD's place on Microsoft's subscription servi

Pure Xbox 12.04.2026 14:00 Uhr
Feature: ROG Xbox Ally X: 6-Month Review - A Handheld I've Been Using In Unexpected Ways
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Feature: ROG Xbox Ally X: 6-Month Review - A Handheld I've Been Using In Unexpected Ways

Has it really been that long already?!Six months ago, when I first got my hands on the ROG Xbox Ally X courtesy of ASUS, I assumed it was going to become like an Xbox Series X in my hands — a system I would use basically in the same kind of way as my main Xbox console, while also perhaps taking advantage of the likes of Steam and other PC storefronts from time to time.Now, as I sit here in April 2026, the way I've been using the Xbox Ally has definitely surprised me in more ways than one. Has it

Pure Xbox 12.04.2026 13:00 Uhr
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Game Pass Goes Huge – Oblivion, Hades II And COD Arrive While GTA V Leaves

It’s one of those weeks where Xbox Game Pass doesn’t just add a couple of titles - it reshuffles the deck in a big way. On the downside, we lose Grand Theft Auto V from the subscription service. The post Game Pass Goes Huge – Oblivion, Hades II And COD Arrive While GTA V Leaves appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 12.04.2026 12:04 Uhr
Talking Point: Are You Happy With The New Updates Coming To Xbox Consoles So Far?
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Talking Point: Are You Happy With The New Updates Coming To Xbox Consoles So Far?

We're getting new features on Series X|S!We've not had enough time to properly judge how boss Asha Sharma is going to get on in her new role as Head of Xbox, but one thing we're loving so far is the team's renewed focus on console, and that's starting to manifest itself with new updates arriving for Series X|S users.Indeed, for the first time in what feels like ages, we're starting to see meaningful new features being built for console players, beginning with Xbox Insiders before rolling out to

Pure Xbox 11.04.2026 17:00 Uhr
Four Games Are Confirmed For Xbox Game Pass In May 2026 So Far
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Four Games Are Confirmed For Xbox Game Pass In May 2026 So Far

Including a first-party release you may have heard about.As we always do around this time of the month, we're taking an early look today at what's ahead for May 2026's Xbox Game Pass selection, with four games currently scheduled to arrive next month.One of those is the absolutely massive release that is Forza Horizon 6; Xbox's first major AAA release of the year. We've also got the long-awaited Subnautica 2 planned to launch at some point next month - although we must add that that one's not be

Pure Xbox 11.04.2026 15:30 Uhr
Feature: These 30+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (April 13-17)
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Feature: These 30+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (April 13-17)

Including eight more Game Pass titles!Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for April 13-17! We've got a stacked list of releases heading our way over the next few days, including the likes of Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss, MOUSE: P.I. For Hire and Pragmata, while there are eight games rolling out across various Xbox Game Pass tiers including Hades 2 and Replaced!Here's what's coming to Xbox next week:Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 11.04.2026 14:00 Uhr
Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 11-12)
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Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 11-12)

Time to open your new bookshop?Welcome to another weekend! The sun is retreating here in the UK after a warmer start to this week, so that's the perfect time to get back indoors and get some gaming time in. Maybe even start a new business in Tiny Bookshop on Xbox Game Pass?Anyway, here's what we're playing over the next few days:Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 11.04.2026 13:00 Uhr
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Messy Up Review

Be prepared to be nicked on some sharp edges as you destroy houses in Messy Up. The post Messy Up Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 11.04.2026 11:39 Uhr
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Tiny Bookshop Opens Its Doors On Xbox, PlayStation And Game Pass

Not every game needs high stakes or fast reflexes. Sometimes, it’s enough to slow things down, settle into a quiet corner of the world, and lose yourself in something a little more personal. Tiny Bookshop arrives on Xbox, PlayStation and Game Pass with exactly that kind of energy, offering a gentle, story-driven experience built around books, people and place. The post Tiny Bookshop Opens Its Doors On Xbox, PlayStation And Game Pass appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 10.04.2026 20:48 Uhr
Talking Point: If Someone Was Buying Their First Xbox Today, What Games Would You Recommend?
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Talking Point: If Someone Was Buying Their First Xbox Today, What Games Would You Recommend?

In other words, what are the essentials for a newbie?Every now and again, we come across people who are entering the Xbox ecosystem for the first time with a new Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S or even an Xbox One console, and they're often overwhelmed with what to play first.Just look at what Xbox Game Pass offers — we're talking hundreds of games from across four generations of Xbox consoles at this point, and if you're not in the loop with all of those, it's hard to know where to start.Read the

Pure Xbox 10.04.2026 20:30 Uhr
Hades 2 Xbox Release Times Revealed Ahead Of Next Week's Game Pass Launch
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Hades 2 Xbox Release Times Revealed Ahead Of Next Week's Game Pass Launch

Here's when you can play.The much-hyped Hades 2 is finally coming to Xbox next week after a successful spell on Nintendo Switch & PC, and ahead of its imminent launch, the team at Supergiant Games has revealed the exact release times for Xbox & PS5.We've known for a while now that Hades 2 has a release date of April 14th, and now we know the specific times that we can go hands-on with it. Here's the launch time map, straight from the team:Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 10.04.2026 19:00 Uhr
Former Xbox Exec Says Project Helix Is 'Very Similar' To Microsoft's Plan For The OG Xbox
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Former Xbox Exec Says Project Helix Is 'Very Similar' To Microsoft's Plan For The OG Xbox

"It's very similar to what the original Xbox plan was...".Microsoft is moving further and further back towards its PC gaming roots with the advent of the next-gen Xbox — Project Helix — and according to former exec Ed Fries, the upcoming console sounds a lot like what Microsoft had originally planned for the OG Xbox before the system morphed more into a traditional console during development.On a recent episode of The Expansion Pass podcast, Fries sat down to chat about all-things Xbox, includin

Pure Xbox 10.04.2026 18:00 Uhr
Here's What The Invincible VS Open Beta Looks Like On Xbox Series X|S
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Here's What The Invincible VS Open Beta Looks Like On Xbox Series X|S

You can play it right now!Fancy playing a new 3v3 fighting game on your Xbox Series X|S this weekend?Well, the free open beta for Invincible Vs is available now on both consoles, and it looks pretty cool at first glance! You'll find it under the name "Invincible VS Open Beta" on the Xbox Store, and it gives you access to 10 playable fighters and six arenas until the beta ends on April 11th at 9pm PT.Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 10.04.2026 16:30 Uhr
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Trash Goblin Review

Very few players will enjoy Trash Goblin in the same manner as I did. The post Trash Goblin Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 10.04.2026 15:42 Uhr
'The Series S Version Can't Be Readily Recommended' - Digital Foundry Reviews Crimson Desert On Xbox
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'The Series S Version Can't Be Readily Recommended' - Digital Foundry Reviews Crimson Desert On Xbox

Performance mode is "reminiscent of a Switch port".Following extensive testing on all versions of Crimson Desert, the Digital Foundry team has now dropped its tech review for the Xbox editions of the Pearl Abyss RPG, and it's no real surprise that the results are a very mixed bag - particularly when you bring Xbox Series S into the equation.Microsoft's digital-only current-gen console clearly struggles with the recent Xbox release. Looking at the video, we're not sure we'd go as far as calling i

Pure Xbox 10.04.2026 15:00 Uhr
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Break It Harder With CloverPit’s Unholy Fusion DLC

It feels deliciously dangerous to go back into CloverPit, but the roguelite slot machine battler has always thrived on pushing luck to its limits. And now, with the arrival of Unholy Fusion, things have taken a turn into full-blown chaos. The post Break It Harder With CloverPit’s Unholy Fusion DLC appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 10.04.2026 14:58 Uhr
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To the Basement: Before Sends You Into A Silent, Dangerous Descent On Xbox

Set in a place that’s already been lost, To the Basement: Before hits Xbox, dropping you into a dark, contaminated bunker where the mission is simple on paper - go deeper, find what’s left, and survive long enough to bring it back. The post To the Basement: Before Sends You Into A Silent, Dangerous Descent On Xbox appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 10.04.2026 14:42 Uhr
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Ninjora Echoes Uses Clones In Clever Ways

In Ninjora Echoes you’re not just controlling a ninja, you’re orchestrating multiple versions of yourself at once. The post Ninjora Echoes Uses Clones In Clever Ways appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 10.04.2026 14:28 Uhr
Mouse P.I. For Hire Performance Specs Revealed, 120FPS Confirmed For Xbox Series X And S
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Mouse P.I. For Hire Performance Specs Revealed, 120FPS Confirmed For Xbox Series X And S

Lots of options on Xbox!MOUSE: P.I. For Hire brings its black-and-white, rubber-hose-animated FPS shenanigans to Xbox next week, and ahead of launch, the team at Fumi Games has revealed exactly how the title will run on all platforms, including Xbox Series X|S.It's good news, too. On both Xbox Series X and S, the team is providing 120FPS performance mode options, and both consoles turn in pretty good resolutions while doing so as well. We've also got 60FPS modes with higher pixel counts on offer

Pure Xbox 10.04.2026 14:00 Uhr
Xbox Is Sending Out Project Helix Gift Packages Signed By New Boss Asha Sharma
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Xbox Is Sending Out Project Helix Gift Packages Signed By New Boss Asha Sharma

No console yet, just a bunch of free merch.We're sure you've already heard about the codename for Xbox's next console by now — "Project Helix" — and although the console itself won't be in developers' hands until next year, Xbox is clearly trying to build hype for it this year.The latest example of this is a bunch of free "Project Helix" branded merch that's being given away as part of special gift packages. A few content creators based in the US have been showing this off, as you can see down b

Pure Xbox 10.04.2026 13:00 Uhr
Crimson Desert Dev Details List Of New Features Coming To Its Massive Xbox RPG
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Crimson Desert Dev Details List Of New Features Coming To Its Massive Xbox RPG

In development for future updates.In the wake of its big 4K Performance Mode enhancements earlier this month, the team behind Xbox RPG Crimson Desert has unveiled a list of new features that are being worked on for upcoming game updates.Developer Pearl Abyss does stress that these features are still in-flux and "may be adjusted" prior to release, but either way, these are some of the big things you can expect to see come to Crimson Desert in the coming weeks and months.Read the full article on p

Pure Xbox 10.04.2026 12:00 Uhr