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One Xbox First-Party Game Makes Newzoo's Top-10 'Releases By Revenue' For 2025
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One Xbox First-Party Game Makes Newzoo's Top-10 'Releases By Revenue' For 2025

Only on PC, though.Data firm Newzoo has shared some detailed facts and figures about the gaming industry throughout 2025 in its new 'year in review', and the company's top-10 revenue lists have some interesting entries on there - including one Xbox first-party effort that Microsoft will no-doubt be pleased about.Before we dive into this, Newzoo's data only covers six "key Western markets"; those being the US, UK, France, Germany, Italy and Spain. In terms of that Microsoft first-party title, Obl

Pure Xbox 18.12.2025 15:45 Uhr
Deals: All 90+ Backwards Compatible Games In The Xbox Countdown Sale 2025
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Deals: All 90+ Backwards Compatible Games In The Xbox Countdown Sale 2025

Another massive list of original Xbox and Xbox 360 titles.The final major Xbox sale of 2025 has begun today in the form of the Xbox Countdown Sale 2025, and as always that means we've got loads of discounts for original Xbox and Xbox 360 backwards compatible titles in the mix.A lot of the stuff here has been seen in previous backwards compatible sales, but keep an eye out for the likes of Hard Corps: Uprising, Super Contra and Vandal Hearts: Flames of Judgment that don't usually make the cut.Rea

Pure Xbox 18.12.2025 15:00 Uhr
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Truck Driver: The Dutch Connection Review

I have enjoyed spending time with Truck Driver: The Dutch Connection, getting immersed into the narrative as I went. But, at times, driving for long distances, working from A to B and then back to A again, becomes extremely tedious. The post Truck Driver: The Dutch Connection Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 18.12.2025 14:37 Uhr
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Dark Atlas: Infernum Review

Dark Atlas: Infernum has a lot of promise in terms of its story and creative atmosphere. I liked what the game attempts to achieve, and in some parts, it does that very well. However, the lack of a map, the constant darkness and issues with overall focus don't help matters. The post Dark Atlas: Infernum Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 18.12.2025 14:18 Uhr
The Walking Dead Story DLC Coming To Xbox Game Pass Shooter World War Z Next Month
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The Walking Dead Story DLC Coming To Xbox Game Pass Shooter World War Z Next Month

"A new campaign episode featuring three thrilling stories".Now this is a crossover we can get behind, folks. The teams at Saber Interactive and AMC have announced that The Walking Dead is coming to World War Z next month; in the form of a brand-new story campaign set in the iconic TWD universe.World War Z x The Walking Dead contains "a new campaign episode featuring three thrilling stories starring characters from AMC’s The Walking Dead – Rick Grimes, Daryl Dixon, Negan, and Michonne – with the

Pure Xbox 18.12.2025 14:00 Uhr
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Disney Speedstorm Unleashes Partners In Paw Update With Zootopia Racers And Ranked Overhaul

The holiday season might be fast approaching, but Gameloft isn't pumping the brakes just yet. In fact, they are hitting the accelerator as Disney Speedstorm has just crossed the finish line with its latest free update - Partners in Paw. The post Disney Speedstorm Unleashes Partners In Paw Update With Zootopia Racers And Ranked Overhaul appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 18.12.2025 13:49 Uhr
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Hoomanz! Brings Cozy Stealth And Big Laughs To Xbox

Hoomanz! has quietly crept onto Xbox Series X|S, delivering a charmingly mischievous stealth-adventure that swaps combat for cuddles, chaos, and a whole lot of humour. The post Hoomanz! Brings Cozy Stealth And Big Laughs To Xbox appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 18.12.2025 13:30 Uhr
Rumour: Starfield Set For Eventful Year In 2026, Including Multiple New Releases
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Rumour: Starfield Set For Eventful Year In 2026, Including Multiple New Releases

Sources divided on whether it'll be a "Cyberpunk 2.0" moment.It's been pretty quiet for Bethesda's Starfield in 2025, but it sounds like 2026 will be a different story for the epic Bethesda RPG, with multiple new releases in the works along with new content that could make a significant impact.The folks over at Windows Central are reporting that, according to their sources, Starfield will receive both a PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2 release in 2026, while an expansion for the game is also expected t

Pure Xbox 18.12.2025 13:30 Uhr
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The Humble Haunted House Opens Its Doors

Humble Haunted House has creaked open its doors on Xbox Series X|S, inviting players into a twisted theme park attraction where screams are part of the business plan. The post The Humble Haunted House Opens Its Doors appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 18.12.2025 13:19 Uhr
Xbox's Blizzard Team Is Preparing For Its 'Biggest Year Yet' In 2026
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Xbox's Blizzard Team Is Preparing For Its 'Biggest Year Yet' In 2026

What could we see?We already know that Xbox Game Studios has a pretty big year planned in 2026 with the likes of Fable, Forza Horizon 6, Gears of War: E-Day and Halo: Campaign Evolved set to land next year, and now the folks over at Blizzard Entertainment sound like they're getting in on the Xbox anniversary party as well.Speaking with Variety, Blizzard boss Johanna Faries says that the team is "gearing up for what we hope to be the biggest year yet for Blizzard". Faries goes on to say that the

Pure Xbox 18.12.2025 13:00 Uhr
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Scott Whiskers: The Search For The Golden Cat Is Now On Xbox

Scott Whiskers: The Search for the Golden Cat has arrived on Xbox Series X|S, inviting players to swap high-stakes action for sun-soaked adventure and brain-teasing puzzles. The post Scott Whiskers: The Search For The Golden Cat Is Now On Xbox appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 18.12.2025 12:47 Uhr
Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (December 18-21)
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Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (December 18-21)

More free trials for Xbox players.Welcome to your latest Xbox Free Play Days lineup! Microsoft has today revealed the full list of games available with the program for the coming weekend - including some Call of Duty and Fallout trials which we've covered elsewhere this week at Pure Xbox:<related ids="195452,195458">Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 18.12.2025 12:00 Uhr
Xbox Countdown Sale 2025 Now Live, 2000+ Games Discounted
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Xbox Countdown Sale 2025 Now Live, 2000+ Games Discounted

The final major Xbox sale of the year!It's time for the Xbox Countdown Sale 2025! This is the last major Xbox sale of the year and it features well over 1,000 games in all, including a big bunch of great releases from the past 12 months.Down below, we've highlighted just some of the most notable deals in the Xbox Countdown Sale 2025. To find the full list, you can go to the "Deals" section of the Microsoft Store on your Xbox console and then look for the "Countdown Sale" tab (it'll also show on

Pure Xbox 18.12.2025 11:33 Uhr
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Ozymandias Arrives On Xbox – A Sharper, Smarter Take On 4X Strategy?

Ozymandias has officially launched on Xbox Series X|S, inviting strategy fans to step back to the dawn of civilisation and rewrite the story of the Bronze Age. The post Ozymandias Arrives On Xbox – A Sharper, Smarter Take On 4X Strategy? appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 18.12.2025 11:14 Uhr
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Anno 117: Pax Romana Review

Make Anno 117: Pax Romana your first port of call. The post Anno 117: Pax Romana Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 18.12.2025 09:44 Uhr
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Kiosk Review

Kiosk is okay, at least for the couple of hours it’ll take you to get through the story. It’s less interesting in the endless mode, as there is little there to keep the player invested for too long. But the story is good, and there is a lot of theme mixing, even if not all of it comes off.  The post Kiosk Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 18.12.2025 09:41 Uhr
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Dollmare Review

Dollmare has enough about it to entertain over a period of a few hours. Yet if I had one criticism, the in-game money that is handed out fast becomes a bit redundant. The post Dollmare Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 18.12.2025 09:39 Uhr
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How DDoS Attacks Affect Online Games

The gaming industry has evolved into a financial powerhouse. The post How DDoS Attacks Affect Online Games appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 18.12.2025 09:38 Uhr
Xbox Countdown Sale 2025 Now Live, 1000+ Games Discounted
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Xbox Countdown Sale 2025 Now Live, 1000+ Games Discounted

The final major Xbox sale of the year!It's time for the Xbox Countdown Sale 2025! This is the last major Xbox sale of the year and it features well over 1,000 games in all, including a big bunch of great releases from the past 12 months.Down below, we've highlighted just some of the most notable deals in the Xbox Countdown Sale 2025. To find the full list, you can go to the "Deals" section of the Microsoft Store on your Xbox console and then look for the "Countdown Sale" tab (it'll also show on

Pure Xbox 17.12.2025 22:15 Uhr
Feature: 15 First-Party Games Released On Xbox In 2025, But Which Was Your Favourite?
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Feature: 15 First-Party Games Released On Xbox In 2025, But Which Was Your Favourite?

There's a lot to choose from!When the voting began for the Pure Xbox Game of the Year 2025 a few days ago, we mentioned how Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 would likely run away with it — and spoiler alert, it's probably going to win.Look beyond that game though, and a whole bunch of first-party titles are likely to finish in the top 10. While the likes of Avowed, The Outer Worlds 2 and DOOM: The Dark Ages don't seem to be proving too popular in the various awards being handed out this year, our pol

Pure Xbox 17.12.2025 20:30 Uhr