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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
Dying Light: The Beast Adds Nightmare Difficulty & 'New Survival Mechanics' On Xbox Series X|S
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Dying Light: The Beast Adds Nightmare Difficulty & 'New Survival Mechanics' On Xbox Series X|S

Here are all the patch 1.5 details.Developer Techland has given us a bunch of information on its latest Dying Light: The Beast update today, as patch 1.5 goes live for players on Xbox Series X and S.The headlining feature here is the new Nightmare Mode, which adds "a new difficulty level for Dying Light: The Beast - designed for seasoned players looking for serious survival experience". We'll throw the team's more detailed description on this addition down below:Read the full article on purexbox

Pure Xbox 17.12.2025 19:00 Uhr
40+ Games Were Added To Xbox Play Anywhere In November 2025
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40+ Games Were Added To Xbox Play Anywhere In November 2025

Silent Hill 2 the headline addition.As part of the Xbox December 2025 Update, Microsoft has highlighted more than 40 Xbox Play Anywhere titles added to the program last month, including major games such as Silent Hill 2, Football Manager 26, Dave the Diver and more!Many of these titles will have already been announced as XPA compatible back when they released, but this is a nice way to look at the extensive list of games that were added to the program in November regardless. Microsoft is really

Pure Xbox 17.12.2025 18:00 Uhr
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UNBEATABLE Crashes Onto Xbox Series X|S With Rhythm, Rebellion And Style

UNBEATABLE finally makes its move onto Xbox Series X|S, bringing its neon-soaked, anime-fuelled rhythm adventure to a new audience today. The post UNBEATABLE Crashes Onto Xbox Series X|S With Rhythm, Rebellion And Style appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 17.12.2025 17:34 Uhr
Here's What The Divinity: Original Sin 2 Upgrade Looks Like On Xbox Series X|S
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Here's What The Divinity: Original Sin 2 Upgrade Looks Like On Xbox Series X|S

Following its shadow drop earlier this week.Earlier this week, the folks at Larian Studios quietly dropped a free Xbox Series X and Series S upgrade for Divinity: Original Sin 2, but gave us no details whatsoever on what had been added to this new version.We're still somewhat in the dark about the upgrade as things stand, but new footage reveals how Divinity: Original Sin 2 is now a 60FPS game on both Xbox Series X and Series S, compared to the previous 30FPS restriction. The visual quality also

Pure Xbox 17.12.2025 17:15 Uhr
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Dora: Rainforest Rescue Review

Dora: Rainforest Rescue achieves its goal. It is perfectly weighted for a young player to play, yet it’s far from simplistic. The post Dora: Rainforest Rescue Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 17.12.2025 16:55 Uhr
Black Ops 7 Was The Best-Selling Game In November, But Battlefield 6 Remains Top For 2025 (US)
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Black Ops 7 Was The Best-Selling Game In November, But Battlefield 6 Remains Top For 2025 (US)

Circana has all the details.We've heard a lot about how Battlefield 6 and Black Ops 7 have been performing in the sales department already, and now Circana has some fresh data on how both titan FPS titles have been getting on commercially in the US.First off, despite Black Ops 7 dropping off from last year's Black Ops 6, it was still the best-selling game in the region during its launch month of November. Circana's Mat Piscatella says this is the "18th consecutive year a Call of Duty franchise r

Pure Xbox 17.12.2025 16:30 Uhr
2025 GOTY Contender 'Dispatch' Just Got Revealed For Switch, But What About Xbox?
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2025 GOTY Contender 'Dispatch' Just Got Revealed For Switch, But What About Xbox?

Bring it on.If you've been craving a new Telltale Games-style narrative adventure on Xbox, you've probably had Dispatch in your sights for a while - a new PC and PS5 title that's become a Game of the Year contender since its release in October.Today, it's surprisingly been revealed for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 with a January 29th, 2026 release date, suggesting PlayStation's console exclusivity period was only three months (or it didn't have an exclusivity window at all).Read the full article

Pure Xbox 17.12.2025 15:50 Uhr
Bethesda Drops Two Fallout Free Trials Alongside New Xbox Dynamic Background
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Bethesda Drops Two Fallout Free Trials Alongside New Xbox Dynamic Background

Try Fallout 76 and Fallout 1st for free!It's all kicking off the in the world of Fallout as Season 2 of the TV show rolls out on Amazon Prime - but don't worry, the gaming side of the equation isn't getting left behind as Bethesda rolls out a range of new perks for Xbox players.First off, two free trials are now live for the next week or so; one for Fallout 76 and one for its accompanying Fallout 1st subscription service. Fallout 76 is playable for free on Xbox through December 23rd, and at the

Pure Xbox 17.12.2025 15:45 Uhr
One Of My Favourite Xbox Releases Of 2024 Has Just Received A New 'Black Razor' Edition
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One Of My Favourite Xbox Releases Of 2024 Has Just Received A New 'Black Razor' Edition

Any excuse to highlight this great game again.Back in March, I mentioned how I'd changed my Game of the Year for 2024 to Balatro thanks to Xbox Game Pass, and I still stand by that decision — it's such an outstanding game, and one I've now bought for multiple platforms.Before then though, I'd settled on the little-known Aaero 2 as being my 2024 GOTY, and I'm pleased to report it's just received a new "Black Razor Edition" on Xbox this week, adding a bunch of new tracks, custom levels and environ

Pure Xbox 17.12.2025 15:00 Uhr
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Hidden Cats In Istanbul Invites Players On A Turkish Delight Adventure

Hidden Cats In Istanbul arrives on Xbox, whisking players away on a relaxed, hand-drawn journey through one of the world’s most vibrant cities. The post Hidden Cats In Istanbul Invites Players On A Turkish Delight Adventure appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 17.12.2025 14:46 Uhr
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Balloball – Ribbit & Rescue Brings Bouncy Arcade Action To Xbox And PC

Sometimes all you need is a colourful arcade game with a simple mission and a surprising amount of challenge. And that's what you're getting as Balloball - Ribbit & Rescue hops onto Xbox and PC. The post Balloball – Ribbit & Rescue Brings Bouncy Arcade Action To Xbox And PC appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 17.12.2025 14:33 Uhr
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Where Is Billy – A Monster-Filled Game Of Hide-And-Seek

Party games thrive on chaos, suspicion and split-second decisions, and Where Is Billy leans fully into all three. The post Where Is Billy – A Monster-Filled Game Of Hide-And-Seek appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 17.12.2025 14:21 Uhr
Xbox Highlights Four Retro Classics Coming Soon To Game Pass
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Xbox Highlights Four Retro Classics Coming Soon To Game Pass

Big player milestone also announced.As part of the Xbox December Update, Microsoft has announced the next four titles coming to Xbox Retro Classics; the retro gaming collection that's been available to Game Pass subscribers since May 2025.Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 17.12.2025 14:15 Uhr
Square Enix Reinforces 'Close Partnership' With Xbox As FF7 Remake Director Visits Microsoft HQ
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Square Enix Reinforces 'Close Partnership' With Xbox As FF7 Remake Director Visits Microsoft HQ

"This collaboration helps bring iconic games to even more players".There was a time a few years ago when it seemed like Square Enix had totally fallen out with Xbox, choosing to skip the platform with a whole bunch of new releases including the Final Fantasy 7 Remake series.Xbox boss Phil Spencer and his team put in the work to repair that relationship in 2023, and Square Enix has since insisted that Xbox is part of its multiplatform plans, now launching most of its titles on Xbox as well as oth

Pure Xbox 17.12.2025 13:30 Uhr
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Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage Review

If you are invested into Virtua Fighter, you’ll find lots to love about Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage. And even if you’re not, this is easily good enough to drag you in. The post Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 17.12.2025 13:04 Uhr
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Dragon Ruins II Review

With a good number of dungeons to explore, and multiple quests for each one, there is a lot of content in Dragon Ruins II. The post Dragon Ruins II Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 17.12.2025 12:53 Uhr
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Microsoft Plans to Bring Xbox Classics to Windows

Microsoft has spent years moving its console and PC plans closer together The post Microsoft Plans to Bring Xbox Classics to Windows appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 17.12.2025 12:48 Uhr