Things are getting decidedly royal in BALL x PIT, as the smash-hit ball-fusing roguelite rolls out its first major content drop - The Regal Update. The post The Regal Update Turns BALL x PIT on Game Pass Into An Endless Roguelite Monster appeared first on TheXboxHub.
Here's hoping we'll see them in the future.Last week, there was a bit of media attention on a game called "1348 Ex Voto" following its release date announcement (March 12th) and surprise cancellation for Xbox â to be honest, we'd never even heard of it before then!The action-adventure game set in Medieval Italy looks pretty cool though, and we're disappointed not to be getting it. The official reason (via Gematsu) is that the Xbox version has been cancelled to focus on the PC and PlayStation ver
Available now on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC, Bandai Namcoâs anime-infused action RPG sequel, Code Vein II, builds on everything that made the original a cult favourite, while throwing time itself into the mix. The post Code Vein II Is Here – And Itâs Playing With Time, Blood, And Fate! appeared first on TheXboxHub.
Square Enix will be pleased.Arguably the biggest Xbox release of 2026 so far has been the long-awaited arrival of Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade, but how well has it actually sold across Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S in its first week?Well, we don't have specific figures just yet, but the "Top Paid" Xbox charts have just updated for the first time since it released, and the game is off to an impressive start â it's currently in 9th position overall.Read the full article on purexbox.com
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Here's how both Xbox versions stack up.Today's big Xbox release is that of Highguard - a new free-to-play title developed by people who worked on the Titanfall and Apex Legends games, and one that's been getting a ton of attention since being unveiled at The Game Awards.We've already talked about the reviews for Highguard â they range from extremely positive to extremely negative depending on who you ask â but what about the performance across Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S?Read the full articl
It's going to be a challenge!2026 is set to be a major year for Xbox Game Studios, with multiple tentpole franchises receiving new releases over the next 12 months, and studios boss Craig Duncan is hyper-aware of how important it is to schedule these correctly.In an interview with GamesRadar, Duncan admitted that releasing Keeper, The Outer Worlds 2 and Ninja Gaiden 4 so close to each other in October was perhaps a bit too hectic, but they were intended to suit different audiences. Nevertheless,
If youâre after something a little different from the usual PvP shooter formula, Highguard might be worth saddling up for. Especially for free on Xbox, PlayStation and PC. The post Highguard Launches On Xbox, PlayStation And PC – And Itâs Completely Free To Play appeared first on TheXboxHub.
A massive free-to-play release from former Titanfall devs!There's been speculation over whether it would launch on time, but the free-to-play release of Highguard has officially arrived on Xbox today, and the first reviews have just started going live across the web!For those who aren't aware, this is a PvP raid shooter made by developers behind Titanfall and Apex Legends, and because it's an online-based game, we're seeing a mix of "review", "preview" and "impressions" from various outlets â no
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Diablo, Overwatch, WoW & more to feature.Blizzard has today announced four upcoming showcases detailing the future of Diablo, Hearthstone, Overwatch and World of Warcraft - as it hones in on a big year of 35th anniversary celebrations.Yep, Blizzard turns 35 in 2026, and it's going to announce news regarding these big four franchises as we look towards the future for this famous Xbox team. All four showcases take place over the next two weeks or so - here are the full times for each show:Read the
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Doubling Xbox's number already.Following Xbox and Playground's latest look at Fable, we learned that the upcoming RPG is launching day one on PS5 - and if the first Sony-hosted trailer is anything to go by, that could be a pretty shrewd move by Microsoft.In the wake of Fable showing up at Xbox Developer Direct, PlayStation uploaded the title's new gameplay teaser to its YouTube channel. This was the first slice of the Fable reboot shared directly by the PS5 maker, and it's racked up one million
Genuinely, we havenât a clue who Running Fable Petite Party is made for. It turns out that in a race between hare and tortoise, no-one wins. The post Running Fable Petite Party Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.
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What you wonât get from Ho Ho & Move is frustration. It goes down smooth, and for ÂŁ2.49 that might be enough to make it one last Christmas present to yourself. The post Ho Ho & Move Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.
Little Helper Cafe is a short game that isnât terrible, but itâs also not very memorable. The post Little Helper Cafe Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.
Not the full list by any means, but a sneak peek!One of the big topics of last week here at Pure Xbox was the excellent Xbox Play Anywhere program, and we hope you won't mind if we gush over it just once more â we wanted to bring you a list of upcoming games for it!So, Xbox Play Anywhere is very much an ever-changing thing, with games randomly getting support at the last minute, or sometimes even years later. As a result, you never know exactly what's going to be added from month to month.Read t
It can get a bit samey, but Super Farming Boy has such charm that you wonât mind the grind too much. The post Super Farming Boy Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.
Strength through unity.Ubisoft has been at it with its back catalogue recently, upgrading the likes of Far Cry 3, The Division and more to play at 60FPS on modern consoles. It doesn't sound like the team is planning to stop there either, as Insider Gaming's Tom Henderson suggests that more of the company's classics could get performance boosts in the coming months.Speaking on a recent episode of Insider Gaming Weekly and shared by our friends at Push Square, Henderson says that he believes older
Who better to bring you up to speed on all the news and developments than Gareth, Paul and Darren as they return with Episode 223 of TheXboxHub Official Podcast. The post Xbox Developer Direct & Trouble At Ubisoft? â TheXboxHub Official Podcast #223 appeared first on TheXboxHub.
We're up for it!Over the past few years, the Xbox Developer Direct showcase has always taken place at around the same time in mid-late January, and the 2026 version of the event was no exception.However, with this year marking the 25th anniversary of Xbox, and so many exciting first-party games on the horizon for Microsoft, it's been rumoured that they're "exploring" the possibility of a second Developer Direct for 2026.Read the full article on purexbox.com
PS5 was at almost 50% too.With Microsoft's continued console price hikes over the last few years, the team's all-digital offerings have become a more enticing proposition for consumers, and that appears to have reflected in the 2025 console sales split for Xbox Series X|S in the US.Circana's Mat Piscatella has recently shared some "fun facts" about those disc drive vs. digital only console sales comparisons in the region. According to the firm (formerly NPD), 66% of US Xbox Series sales last yea
