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Potential GOTY contender?We've been very intrigued to see how IO Interactive's new James Bond game would fare, and even though I've personally played three hours of 007 First Light already, that's nowhere near enough time to come to a proper verdict on what it's like.<related ids="201614">Read the full article on purexbox.com
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After around three hours of playtime.Welcome to James Bond week on Xbox! 007 First Light is officially arriving today in early access (and tomorrow for everyone else), and I've been fortunate enough to play it on Xbox Series X over the past couple of days.There hasn't been time to put a full review together â our Xbox code landed just before the bank holiday weekend here in the UK, and I've only put around three hours into the Xbox version so far. We'll still have a full review roundup here on P
The power of a GTA tease.Just in case you were in any doubt, GTA 6 is going to become easily the biggest video game of all time when it releases on November 19th of this year (assuming it doesn't get delayed any further).Take Xbox's latest post about it as evidence. At the end of last week, Xbox took to Twitter/X and simply stated the release date along with the words "Wishlist Now". Nothing special, and yet it's racked up 37.3 million views so far.Read the full article on purexbox.com
They're actually really impressive.We've got our first Xbox Game Pass addition of the week today, and it arrives in the form of Escape Simulator, which is joining Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and Premium (along with PC Game Pass) for Series X and S, PC and cloud.To be totally honest, we hadn't come across this game before, but it actually first released for PC back in 2021, and the reviews on Steam for Escape Simulator are "Overwhelmingly Positive" based on almost 9,000 user ratings.Read the full art
For years, World of Tanks has been about heavy armour, careful positioning and methodical battles. World of Tanks: HEAT still has tanks at its core, but this new and free standalone experience is far more interested in speed, aggression and explosive team fights. The post World of Tanks: HEAT – A Free And Faster Spin On Tank Warfare appeared first on TheXboxHub.
Realm of Ink on Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch and PC drops you into a living painting. The post Realm of Ink’s Stylish Swordplay Hits Xbox, PlayStation, Switch And PC appeared first on TheXboxHub.
If you are trapped in a never-ending loop of playing Aery games then this isnât painful. If youâre a sane individual who has better things to do, well, you can give Aery - Calm Horizon a miss. The post Aery – Calm Horizon Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.
Every August, millions of Madden players make the same realization. The post The Xbox Gamerâs Guide to Fantasy Football Season: Tools, Tactics, and Crossover Skills From Madden appeared first on TheXboxHub.
It's showcase season, where the new consoles at?!The end of May is nigh, which means summer showcase season is right around the corner. This time of year always brings loads of amazing new game reveals, but 2026 feels a little different, with next-gen consoles on the horizon. So, do you think we'll actually see either PS6 or Project Helix â or some of the games that'll be running on them â this summer?Honestly, we're not sure right now. If next-gen launches next year in earnest (and that's still
Here's how the new James Bond game performs.007 First Light is officially out this week, and up to now, the focus has largely been on PS5 and PC in terms of pre-release coverage. However, our friends at Digital Foundry have now provided a deep dive on IO Interactive's upgraded tech for the game - including information on how First Light runs on Xbox Series X and S.So, let's cut to the chase: Xbox Series X has two gameplay modes â one at 60FPS and one at 30FPS â while Xbox Series S simply runs at
New Steam player record also set.Even before its main Xbox Game Pass release, it feels like we spoke a lot about Forza Horizon 6's success - notably some impressive early access numbers, high review scores and lots of people hopping on the Steam version at once. In addition to all of this though, some early data from the folks over at Alinea Analytics shows incredibly encouraging sales figures for the new Xbox racer - and that's before this opening weekend that's just gone.According to the analy
Some games ask you to save the world. Others just want you to grow cotton, dye fabrics and make somebody a really nice jumper - Cottonville. The post Cottonville Brings Farming, Fashion And Cosy Vibes To Xbox appeared first on TheXboxHub.
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 gamingâs most beloved sci-fi adventures. Thereâs 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
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
"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
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
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.
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
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.
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
I found myself glued to Wax Heads until the end. Itâs beautifully created, lovingly made, and way cooler than I am. But, weirdly enough, I wasnât so taken with it in the opening few âTracksâ. The post Wax Heads Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.
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 â 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
