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Talking Point: What Have You Bought In The Xbox Countdown Sale This Year?

The promo ends in just a few days' time!One of the biggest Xbox sales of the promotion calendar is about to wrap up this week with the conclusion of the Xbox Countdown Sale 2025, and we want to know what you've picked up during this particular edition of the Microsoft end-of-year promo.With lots of our gaming being done through Xbox Game Pass these days here at PX HQ, we don't tend to grab too much during these sales; maybe the odd thing that stands out as a great offer or something to fill out

Pure Xbox 05.01.2026 13:45 Uhr

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Xbox Console Sales 'The Worst On Record' In 2025 As Microsoft Shifts Focus (UK)

"Sales of Xbox consoles were down 39%".Over the last year or so, it's not been particularly positive news when it comes to Xbox console sales, with Microsoft continuing to focus its efforts on PC and ROG Xbox Ally in recent months. That trend has been felt here in the UK, where Xbox Series X|S sales are down almost 40% in 2025; leading to "the worst year on record for Xbox consoles" according to Chris Dring.Yep, The Game Business and former GamesIndustry.biz journalist has taken to Twitter in re

Pure Xbox 05.01.2026 13:00 Uhr

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Resident Evil 4 Remake Cut Level Surfaces Online, Three Years After Launch

'Chapter 0' was axed by Capcom.A cancelled Capcom level from the team's 2023 remake of Resident Evil 4 has surfaced online in recent days, showcasing an incomplete 'Chapter 0' from the acclaimed title that was ultimately removed from the final product.You can see evidence of this cancelled mission in the YouTube video up above, where channel Thekempy explores the remains of the level by restoring key files within the PC version of the game. Cutscenes and the like are absent, but the video does i

Pure Xbox 05.01.2026 12:00 Uhr

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Earthion Review

We’re confident that Earthion takes the crown for best SHMUP of 2025, which isn’t bad for a 16-bit title. The post Earthion Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 04.01.2026 19:29 Uhr

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Three Casual Xbox Games Arrived For 'Free' Over Christmas, Easy Achievements On Offer

Perfect for cheevo hunters.One of the things we low-key hate about the Xbox Store is that some games will be advertised with a release date ahead of time, and others will just randomly appear on there without warning — no marketing whatsoever!That was seemingly the case with three new "free" games that popped up over Christmas in Puzzle Galaxy Xbox Edition, Coloring Book and Cup Heroes, all of which include optional DLC but also plenty of entirely free content.Read the full article on purexbox.c

Pure Xbox 04.01.2026 19:02 Uhr

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Poko’s Arctic Quest Review

It would be fair to say that a sokoban puzzle game is only as good as the quality of its puzzles, and on that count Poko achieves his Arctic Quest. The post Poko’s Arctic Quest Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 04.01.2026 18:12 Uhr

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Catnigma Review

If you’re hoping to grapple with more of a puzzle tiger than a puzzle kitten, then you will be disappointed with Catnigma. The post Catnigma Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 04.01.2026 17:31 Uhr

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Aery: Titans of the Future Review

If we had to glide Aery: Titans of the Future into a hierarchy of Aery games, it would land somewhere in the middle. The post Aery: Titans of the Future Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 04.01.2026 17:06 Uhr

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Talisman: Digital 5th Edition Review

If you’re a Talisman enthusiast, then Talisman: Digital 5th Edition is the superior port of the board game. The post Talisman: Digital 5th Edition Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 04.01.2026 16:43 Uhr

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Hidden Legends Review

Hidden Legends, perhaps appropriately for a hidden object game, is a mixed bag. The post Hidden Legends Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 04.01.2026 14:49 Uhr

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Wildkeepers Rising Review

Despite a few misses, Wildkeepers Rising tries enough new things to satisfy veterans, while remaining accessible enough for newcomers to enjoy for the long haul. The post Wildkeepers Rising Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 04.01.2026 12:15 Uhr

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Master Lemon: The Quest for Iceland Review

I can forgive Master Lemon: The Quest for Iceland for the odd issue, and that is because this is a game full of heart. The post Master Lemon: The Quest for Iceland Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 03.01.2026 20:49 Uhr

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Talking Point: What Are Your New Year's Resolutions For Gaming In 2026?

Anything you're hoping to achieve this year?As a new year rolls around, now's the time to start setting some New Year's Resolutions — goals that we strive to achieve (but often struggle to keep up) over the next 12 months. And of course, we can have those for gaming as well!There are plenty of common ones, like trying to complete a certain number of games in a year, or trying to get a certain amount of achievements in a year — perhaps it's playing more on a certain system than another, or strivi

Pure Xbox 03.01.2026 17:00 Uhr

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Guide: Xbox Game Pass: Two Games Announced For January 2026, And Here's When To Expect More

Don't worry, others are on the way!Looking for a complete list of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in January 2026? It can be pretty difficult to keep track of all the comings and goings in the world of Xbox Game Pass every month, so we've put together this handy guide to provide an overview of what's coming to Xbox Game Pass in January 2026.Of course, we usually have a much bigger list of titles to share at this time in the month, but with Team Xbox having taken a break for the holidays, it's jus

Pure Xbox 03.01.2026 15:30 Uhr

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Feature: These Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (January 5-9)

The first batch of the year.Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for January 5-9! It's still very early days for new releases this month, but we've got a handful of indie titles coming our way, along with hopefully some Game Pass titles that are yet to be revealed.Here's what's coming to Xbox next week:Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 03.01.2026 14:00 Uhr

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Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (January 3-4)

The first weekend of 2026!Welcome to the first weekend of the year! Hopefully you've had time to play some games over the past few days, and there's still a bit longer to go until the work / school grind kicks back in on January 5th (at least for some people).Team Xbox has clearly been taking the week off, so we haven't got any new Xbox Game Pass or Free Play Days titles to highlight this weekend. Nevertheless, the Xbox Countdown Sale is continuing for a few more days until Jan 7th.Read the full

Pure Xbox 03.01.2026 13:00 Uhr

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Tributes Pour In For Xbox Veteran Albert Penello, Who Has Sadly Passed Away

"Devastated by the loss of my close friend".We're saddened to share that Xbox veteran Albert Penello, who worked on Team Xbox from 2000 until 2018, has reportedly passed away from cancer.Former Blizzard president Mike Ybarra shared the news on social media a few hours ago, as seen below:Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 03.01.2026 00:50 Uhr

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ASUS Sparks Fears Of Potential Price Increase For The ROG Xbox Ally

Another casualty of the rising RAM costs?We've had an absolute blast with the ROG Xbox Ally since it released a few months ago, but there's no doubt it's an expensive handheld, and there's a chance it could be getting even more expensive in the near future.This is according to a statement from ASUS that was shared by Digitimes and VideoCardz recently, with ASUS telling "partners and customers" that "certain product combinations" would be getting price adjustments starting January 5th.Read the fu

Pure Xbox 03.01.2026 00:13 Uhr

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Two Xbox Game Pass Titles Lead The Way In Eurogamer's Best Games Of 2025

Another win for Game Pass.We've seen Xbox Game Pass title Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 racking up so many Game of the Year awards over the past few weeks (including here at Pure Xbox), but that's not the case everywhere, including at Eurogamer.In fact, Eurogamer's massive list of the top 50 best games of 2025 features Expedition 33 in second place, behind another Game Pass title in the form of Blue Prince. Two Xbox Game Pass titles leading the way!Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 02.01.2026 20:15 Uhr

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Scott Whiskers: The Search for the Golden Cat Review

I do love a good point-and-click adventure, and Scott Whiskers: The Search for the Golden Cat is a great yarn. The post Scott Whiskers: The Search for the Golden Cat Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 02.01.2026 19:46 Uhr

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Feature: Xbox Developer Direct Has Always Had A Surprise, But What About January 2026's Showcase?

Could we get another shadow drop?We're pretty hyped for the return of the Xbox Developer Direct showcase at some point later this January (a date hasn't been announced yet), as it's one of our favourite events of the year — and this is a particularly special year!As part of Xbox's 25th anniversary celebrations, we're getting Halo: Campaign Evolved, Fable, Forza Horizon 6 and Gears of War: E-Day this year, along with seemingly a lot more releases we aren't privy to just yet.Read the full article

Pure Xbox 02.01.2026 18:02 Uhr

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Talking Point: How Much Would You Be Willing To Spend On The Next Xbox Console?

What's your limit?There's every chance 2026 could be the year that a new Xbox console is announced. It's been rumoured before that Xbox might be targeting a 2027 launch (although recent rumours have suggested it could be delayed), and with the 25th anniversary of Xbox landing this November, it makes sense to have a big unveiling on that date - November 15th.However, there are some potentially major roadblocks ahead for Microsoft, and indeed anyone hoping to launch new gaming hardware in the near

Pure Xbox 02.01.2026 16:20 Uhr

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Three Xbox Games Are Shutting Down Their Servers In January 2026

The closures we know about so far.A new year unfortunately brings 12 more months of server closures throughout the gaming industry, and as we look ahead to the rest of January 2026, there are three games confirmed to be shutting their servers on Xbox so far.The most notable of the three is undoubtedly BioWare and EA's Anthem, which was delisted on Xbox back in August but is now shutting its servers off for good in January. As an online-only game, Anthem will no longer be playable in any form (on

Pure Xbox 02.01.2026 14:45 Uhr

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Chickenhare and the Treasure of Spiking-Beard Review

A lack of co-op, poor character-switching, a wandering camera and some nightmare bosses all would have sunk a weaker vessel, but Chickenhare and the Treasure of Spiking-Beard floats on. The post Chickenhare and the Treasure of Spiking-Beard Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 02.01.2026 13:30 Uhr

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