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Fable Developer Hyped To Show 'Much More' Of The Game At January's Xbox Event
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Fable Developer Hyped To Show 'Much More' Of The Game At January's Xbox Event

"Our first deep dive".In case you missed it, Microsoft announced the date and three confirmed games for the Xbox Developer Direct 2026 showcase today, and one of them is a game that many thought might get delayed to 2027 in Playground Games' Fable.Its appearance at the event suggests Xbox is still targeting 2026 for Fable, and the developer has shared a brief teaser on social media ahead of January 22nd, hyping up how the team is ready to show "much more" of the game:Read the full article on pur

Pure Xbox 08.01.2026 16:05 Uhr
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Simon the Sorcerer Origins Review

This IS Simon the Sorcerer, claw-machined from the ‘90s and dropped into a polished, modern graphic adventure.  The post Simon the Sorcerer Origins Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 08.01.2026 16:04 Uhr
Xbox Developer Direct 2026 Showcase Gets Official Date Alongside Three Confirmed Games
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Xbox Developer Direct 2026 Showcase Gets Official Date Alongside Three Confirmed Games

Here we go, folks!It's official! Microsoft has revealed that the date of the Xbox Developer Direct 2026 showcase is January 22nd, and the start time will be 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm GMT on that day.Three games will be included in the Xbox Developer Direct showcase this year (unless any surprises show up, which we assume they might), with the confirmed titles being Fable, Forza Horizon 6 and Beast of Reincarnation.Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 08.01.2026 15:08 Uhr
Two New Sales Have Just Gone Live On Xbox, Including A 'Game Pass Last Chance Sale'
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Two New Sales Have Just Gone Live On Xbox, Including A 'Game Pass Last Chance Sale'

Lots of exclusive deals for Game Pass members.Yesterday marked the end of the Xbox Countdown Sale that felt like it had gone on forever, and now Xbox is already back with a couple of new sales that you might be interested in.The first of these is a Game Pass Last Chance Sale, which includes discounts for tons of major games — the catch being that all the deals are exclusive to Game Pass members. The other sale is called "Beyond Countdown", and it's focused on DLC content rather than actual games

Pure Xbox 08.01.2026 14:15 Uhr
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Anima: Gate of Memories I&II Remaster Review

Anima: Gate of Memories I&II Remaster seems to very much be two games of their time. It has fun built in, but the world of third person action adventures has moved on since the original releases of the two games included in this remaster. The post Anima: Gate of Memories I&II Remaster Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 08.01.2026 13:47 Uhr
Report: Xbox Working On 'Major Updates' To PC App For Next Console's Dashboard
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Report: Xbox Working On 'Major Updates' To PC App For Next Console's Dashboard

It's apparently going to utilise the "Full Screen Experience" like the Xbox Ally.One of the things that's been getting a lot of attention out of that massive Windows Central report on Xbox yesterday is that the next Xbox console is going to run "full bore Windows", which is actually something that was mentioned a few months ago by the same outlet.In October, it was claimed that the next-gen console would allow you to exit out to Windows and access the likes of Steam and Epic Games Store if you w

Pure Xbox 08.01.2026 12:59 Uhr
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Pipeline Tycoon Turns Logical Flow Into A Relaxing Puzzle Challenge

Pipeline Tycoon is now available to download and play on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows PC, inviting puzzle fans to slow things down, think ahead, and master the art of efficient flow. The post Pipeline Tycoon Turns Logical Flow Into A Relaxing Puzzle Challenge appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 08.01.2026 12:08 Uhr
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Enchantment 2: Sun’s Tear Brings Magical Hidden Object Puzzles To Xbox

Enchantment 2: Sun’s Tear has released on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, inviting players back to the mystical Melleryn Kingdom for another relaxing yet puzzle-packed hidden object adventure. The post Enchantment 2: Sun’s Tear Brings Magical Hidden Object Puzzles To Xbox appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 08.01.2026 11:57 Uhr
Xbox Has Begun Licensing Old Games For Physical Cartridges, And More Are Coming In 2026
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Xbox Has Begun Licensing Old Games For Physical Cartridges, And More Are Coming In 2026

Two have arrived so far, with others already confirmed.To kick off the new year, I recently got into the Evercade ecosystem by purchasing an Evercade Alpha bartop arcade, and although I was aware of Evercade and how the company licenses retro games to re-release on physical cartridges, it hadn't dawned on me that Xbox is now essentially part of it.At the end of November last year, Evercade released two new cartridges — one full of games from Rare's back catalogue, and another from Activision. Xb

Pure Xbox 08.01.2026 11:51 Uhr
New Xbox Hardware Is Reportedly Set To Arrive In 2026
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New Xbox Hardware Is Reportedly Set To Arrive In 2026

As long as it doesn't get delayed, of course.One of the things that was mentioned in Windows Central's big report / predictions piece on Xbox in 2026 today was that new Xbox hardware is set to arrive at some point this year.No, it's almost certainly not going to be the new Xbox console, but the article mentions how they "suspect" it could be the Xbox Elite Series 3 Controller that's been rumoured for some time now, along with maybe other controller revisions.Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 07.01.2026 20:00 Uhr
StarCraft, Wolfenstein 3 & Fallout New Vegas Remake Could All Be In The Works Over At Xbox
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StarCraft, Wolfenstein 3 & Fallout New Vegas Remake Could All Be In The Works Over At Xbox

With other big games also mentioned.As we shared earlier today in relation to Developer Direct, well-known Xbox reporter Jez Corden has put out a huge report/predictions piece on the future of Xbox in 2026 and beyond — and it namedrops some absolutely massive releases, even if they're still to be confirmed by their respective Microsoft development teams.In the extensive Windows Central article, Corden mentions Blizzard working on a third-person StarCraft shooter, MachineGames crafting Wolfenstei

Pure Xbox 07.01.2026 18:15 Uhr
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Sintropia Fruits Together Review

As a puzzle-platformer, Sintropia Fruits Together is a mid-tier fruit. A pear, maybe. But it could have been a top-tier fruit. With a little extra spark, it could have been a strawberry. The post Sintropia Fruits Together Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 07.01.2026 17:16 Uhr
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NBA 2K26 Season 4 Tips Off With All-Star Swagger And Hollywood Flair

NBA 2K26 is keeping the momentum rolling into the new year, with Season 4 bringing a serious dose of All-Star energy across MyCAREER, MyTEAM and The W. The post NBA 2K26 Season 4 Tips Off With All-Star Swagger And Hollywood Flair appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 07.01.2026 17:00 Uhr
Xbox Reporter Teases What Might Be Shown At Developer Direct, Including A Potential Surprise
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Xbox Reporter Teases What Might Be Shown At Developer Direct, Including A Potential Surprise

"It seems the four pillar franchises seem highly likely...".Xbox Developer Direct is right around the corner now, having been confirmed by Microsoft last month, and attention is quickly turning to predicting just what might show up at Xbox's annual January showcase in a few weeks' time. And, as per usual, reporter Jez Corden has put out a big predictions piece that teases some of what could happen at the event, including what sounds like a bit of a surprise from Team Green.We'll caveat this by s

Pure Xbox 07.01.2026 16:45 Uhr
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Kentum Review

If you like survival and base-building games, there should be enough on show in Kentum to whet your appetite. The post Kentum Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 07.01.2026 16:40 Uhr
Two Major Free-To-Play Games Are Set To Release On Xbox In January 2026
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Two Major Free-To-Play Games Are Set To Release On Xbox In January 2026

But there's concern around one of them.We've been busy drafting up a list of upcoming free-to-play games on Xbox for 2026 over the past few days, and we noticed two of the most major ones are actually coming out this month — or at least, that's the plan as things stand.The first of these is 2XKO, which is a free-to-play fighting game from Riot Games, known for developing the likes of League of Legends and VALORANT. 2XKO actually features characters from League of Legends, and it's based around "

Pure Xbox 07.01.2026 15:30 Uhr
The UK Games Industry Had Its Biggest Year Since 2020 Last Year
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The UK Games Industry Had Its Biggest Year Since 2020 Last Year

UK games revenue rose 7.4%.GamesIndustry.Biz has shared some news from the folks over at the Entertainment Retailers Association that suggests 2025 was a pretty big year for gaming in the UK.The ERA gathered data from multiple sources to show that UK customers spent ÂŁ5.4 billion on gaming in 2025, which is up 7.4% on the year before. "This is the largest rise that video games have seen in the UK since 2020", the site adds, where revenues shot up massively in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.Rea

Pure Xbox 07.01.2026 14:15 Uhr
New Guitar Hero-Style Game Announced For Xbox Alongside 'Telecaster Edition' Controller
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New Guitar Hero-Style Game Announced For Xbox Alongside 'Telecaster Edition' Controller

"Players can shred guitar, sing vocals, and build their own note charts...".It's been a very long time since a brand-new Guitar Hero-style game released on Xbox, with the last one being Rock Band 4 in 2015 (unless you count Fortnite Festival in 2023), but another one has now been announced for Xbox!This game is called Sound System, and it's being developed by the team at Echo Foundry Interactive, led by two veterans of the Guitar Hero, DJ Hero and Band Hero games. It's described as a "next-gener

Pure Xbox 07.01.2026 13:30 Uhr
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Is Available To Preload On Xbox, And It's Massive
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Final Fantasy 7 Remake Is Available To Preload On Xbox, And It's Massive

The Xbox release is right around the corner.Square Enix is kicking off the year in a big way with the release of Final Fantasy 7 Remake on Xbox, and following last month's demo drop, the epic JRPG is now available to preload on Series X|S consoles.Launching January 22nd, this is a pretty early preload all-things considered, but we'll take it given how big the download is. We're looking at roughly 110GB for Final Fantasy 7 Remake on Xbox Series X|S; better get installing it ASAP then!Read the ful

Pure Xbox 07.01.2026 12:45 Uhr