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Forza Horizon 6 Is Tweaking Progression In The Hopes Of Addressing A Common Series Complaint
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Forza Horizon 6 Is Tweaking Progression In The Hopes Of Addressing A Common Series Complaint

Making your way through the ranks.Xbox has finally lifted the lid on Forza Horizon 6 this week, and while lots of the focus so far has been on open-world Japan and what Playground Games is packing into the world, we've spotted a nice bit of fan service that could have a major impact on how Horizon 6 plays.Kicking off its gameplay overview at Xbox Developer Direct (and expanding on it in a follow-up blog post), the Playground team talked about campaign progression, and how it's aiming to make the

Pure Xbox 23.01.2026 17:30 Uhr
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EBOLA VILLAGE Creeps Onto PC & Consoles – A 90s-Inspired Horror Nightmare Begins

If your idea of a good time involves creaking floorboards, unsettling silence, and the creeping sense that something is very wrong, EBOLA VILLAGE is ready to test your nerves. The post EBOLA VILLAGE Creeps Onto PC & Consoles – A 90s-Inspired Horror Nightmare Begins appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 23.01.2026 17:07 Uhr
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Haunted House Renovator Finally Opens Its Doors On Xbox – Bust Ghosts, Fix Walls, Get Paid

After years of lurking in the shadows, Haunted House Renovator has finally materialised on Xbox Series X|S, inviting players to roll up their sleeves, grab a spirit net, and get to work on some truly troublesome properties. The post Haunted House Renovator Finally Opens Its Doors On Xbox – Bust Ghosts, Fix Walls, Get Paid appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 23.01.2026 16:16 Uhr
Playground Games Explains Fable's Open World & How It Compares To The Forza Horizon Series
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Playground Games Explains Fable's Open World & How It Compares To The Forza Horizon Series

"There's tons to explore...".With this year's Fable reboot, the series is going truly open world with the backing of Forza Horizon specialists Playground Games, and that leads to questions about the size of the world and how it compares to other genre examples. In a new interview, Playground's Ralph Fulton has talked about just that - and how it all compares to the studio's premiere racing series.In a chat with IGN, Fulton was asked about how big the world is and how it compares to FH. Here's wh

Pure Xbox 23.01.2026 16:00 Uhr
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Cult Of The Lamb Descends Into Winter With The Woolhaven Expansion

The world of Cult of the Lamb has never been a warm or welcoming place, but the arrival of the Woolhaven expansion drags Massive Monster’s cult simulator into its coldest, darkest chapter yet. The post Cult Of The Lamb Descends Into Winter With The Woolhaven Expansion appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 23.01.2026 15:48 Uhr
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I’m In Love With Your Dead Grandmother Launches On Xbox And PC – And Yes, It’s As Strange As It Sounds!

I’m In Love With Your Dead Grandmother has now arrived on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Play Anywhere, bringing with it a surreal cocktail of awkward dating, existential dread, and comedy that really shouldn’t work. But quite possibly will. The post I’m In Love With Your Dead Grandmother Launches On Xbox And PC – And Yes, It’s As Strange As It Sounds! appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 23.01.2026 15:24 Uhr
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Guts ’n Grunts Jr. – Blasters, Bacon And Brainless Fun

Guts ’n Grunts Jr. has officially launched on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC, delivering a compact slice of retro-styled chaos for a temptingly low price The post Guts ’n Grunts Jr. – Blasters, Bacon And Brainless Fun appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 23.01.2026 14:49 Uhr
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The Monty Mole Collection Digs Its Way Onto Xbox And PC

The Monty Mole Collection has arrived on Xbox Series X|S and PC, giving a classic slice of British gaming history a fresh lease of life. The post The Monty Mole Collection Digs Its Way Onto Xbox And PC appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 23.01.2026 14:30 Uhr
Xbox Has Just Quietly Added Two Sims Classics To PC Game Pass
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Xbox Has Just Quietly Added Two Sims Classics To PC Game Pass

Via the EA Play program.We weren't expecting any Xbox Game Pass additions on the day of the Xbox Developer Direct except perhaps a shadow drop at the event itself (which didn't happen), but instead we ended up getting two surprise PC Game Pass titles!These are some absolute classics as well, with The Sims 1 and The Sims 2 both arriving on PC Game Pass via the EA Play program. They're available to play right now, and they're loaded with a bunch of expansion packs each.Read the full article on pur

Pure Xbox 23.01.2026 14:30 Uhr
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Tropicalia Brings A Jungle-Born RPG Adventure To Consoles

Tropicalia has launched on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch, offering a refreshingly different take on the turn-based RPG - one rooted in folklore, jungle exploration, and cultural myth rather than familiar fantasy tropes. The post Tropicalia Brings A Jungle-Born RPG Adventure To Consoles appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 23.01.2026 14:07 Uhr
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Christmas Comes Late As Ho Ho & Move Slides Onto Xbox For Pocket Money

Ho Ho & Move has arrived on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Play Anywhere, bringing a surprisingly cosy slice of festive puzzling to consoles - even if it’s turning up fashionably late to the Christmas party. The post Christmas Comes Late As Ho Ho & Move Slides Onto Xbox For Pocket Money appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 23.01.2026 13:45 Uhr
Forza Horizon 6's Controversial Game Pass Upgrade Costs As Much As The Game Itself
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Forza Horizon 6's Controversial Game Pass Upgrade Costs As Much As The Game Itself

Here in the UK at least.Forza Horizon 6 made a big splash at last night's Xbox Developer Direct, with an impressive showing that finally gives us a glimpse at Playground's vision for open-world Japanese racing. It's launching soon too — with a May release date on Xbox — but folks are starting to spot that the game's DLC is looking rather expensive this time around.Indeed, head over to the Xbox Store and you can see that the game's Premium Upgrade — which contains early access and is often paired

Pure Xbox 23.01.2026 13:00 Uhr
Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (January 22-25)
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Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (January 22-25)

Five games, and they're all well worth playing!In the midst of all the Xbox Developer Direct news on Thursday, we didn't get a chance to tell you about this week's Xbox Free Play Days games — and there's too much good stuff here for you to miss out on!Four games are technically included with Xbox Free Play Days this week, and they're all well worth playing. Sherlock Holmes Chapter One is a game we gave 6/10 to in our Pure Xbox review, South Park: Snow Day! is a fun brawler that you could easily

Pure Xbox 23.01.2026 11:30 Uhr
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The Kidnapper Returns In 4K – Horror Tale 1 Gets A Chilling Xbox Series X|S Upgrade

Horror Tale 1: 4K Remaster has launched on Xbox Series X|S, inviting players to return to the unsettling town of Lakewitch for a sharper, smoother take on Euphoria Games’ eerie stealth-horror adventure. The post The Kidnapper Returns In 4K – Horror Tale 1 Gets A Chilling Xbox Series X|S Upgrade appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 23.01.2026 10:39 Uhr
Beast Of Reincarnation Continues To Impress, Releases On Xbox Game Pass In Summer 2026
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Beast Of Reincarnation Continues To Impress, Releases On Xbox Game Pass In Summer 2026

"A one-person, one-dog action RPG".It was back in June of last year that we first learned of Beast of Reincarnation — a new action RPG from the team behind the PokĂ©mon games of all things — and it was announced at the time to be coming to Xbox Game Pass.Today's Xbox Developer Direct 2026 showcase has given us a bigger idea of what to expect from Game Freak's new title though, including how the two protagonists interact with each other in this "one-person, one dog" adventure.Read the full article

Pure Xbox 22.01.2026 20:30 Uhr
Fable Showcases Stunning Gameplay Deep Dive, Arrives On Xbox, PC & PS5 Later This Year
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Fable Showcases Stunning Gameplay Deep Dive, Arrives On Xbox, PC & PS5 Later This Year

A fabled reveal.After what feels like an absolute eternity since it was first announced, Xbox and Playground Games have finally pulled back the curtain on the upcoming Fable reboot - and wow, this could be an Xbox game for the ages if all comes together in Autumn 2026.The Forza Horizon specialists are set to deliver a sprawling open world RPG with plenty of choice and consequence, engaging The Witcher/Hogwarts Legacy-like combat and all of the whimsical charm you'd expect from a Fable game. It a

Pure Xbox 22.01.2026 20:20 Uhr
Double Fine's 'Kiln' Revealed As The Surprise Game At Xbox Developer Direct 2026
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Double Fine's 'Kiln' Revealed As The Surprise Game At Xbox Developer Direct 2026

And it's releasing on Game Pass pretty soon.We'd been hearing in the lead-up to today's Xbox Developer Direct 2026 showcase that a surprise game would be revealed during the event, and it turned out to be a new multiplayer brawler from Double Fine!The game is called Kiln, and it sees you creating your own pot through an accessible and surprisingly in-depth character creation tool, and then taking it into battle across a series of game modes / maps.Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 22.01.2026 20:00 Uhr
Roundup: Here's What Was Revealed At The Xbox Developer Direct 2026 Showcase
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Roundup: Here's What Was Revealed At The Xbox Developer Direct 2026 Showcase

All the big announcements!Weren't able to catch January 2026's Xbox Developer Direct showcase earlier today? No worries! You can always go back and watch the on-demand version for yourself, which you'll find elsewhere on Pure Xbox.If you don't want to watch it all the way through, we've also detailed all the important reveals in this article.Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 22.01.2026 19:51 Uhr