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Xbox's Phil Spencer Shares Lengthy Video Message After Winning 'Industry Icon' Award
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Xbox's Phil Spencer Shares Lengthy Video Message After Winning 'Industry Icon' Award

"I'm honoured to accept this Industry Icon award".An event called the Grand Game Awards took place on Friday, celebrating "the best achievements in the gaming industry across the region and beyond", and Xbox boss Phil Spencer was recognised as being an "Industry Icon" as part of it.Phil appeared in a video message to accept the award, insisting that although he was "honoured" to receive it, he feels it's "really on behalf of all the Xbox team over many years".Read the full article on purexbox.c

Pure Xbox 21.12.2025 15:53 Uhr
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Chorus of Carcosa Review

The older I get, the more I appreciate games that can be completed in a single sitting or two, and Chorus of Carcosa quenches that thirst. The post Chorus of Carcosa Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 21.12.2025 14:43 Uhr
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Suzerain Review

There aren’t many political simulation games out there on the console market, but Suzerain is one that is full of depth, colour, and deep intrigue. The post Suzerain Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 21.12.2025 14:18 Uhr
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DETECTIVE – Rainy Night Review

DETECTIVE - Rainy Night is a low-budget horror detective game that gives you an hour or so of entertainment, playing out like an episode of some mysterious TV show. The post DETECTIVE – Rainy Night Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 21.12.2025 11:49 Uhr
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Dark Quest 4 Review

Dark Quest 4 is a pretty accomplished turn-based strategy game. It doesn’t wow with new features, but instead provides a solid challenge and the chance to play with friends. The post Dark Quest 4 Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 21.12.2025 11:20 Uhr
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Sacred 2 Remaster Review

Sacred 2 is very much a game of its era, and I’d say that era has passed. Unless you are a rabid fan, you’ll not miss much if you skip this remaster. The post Sacred 2 Remaster Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 20.12.2025 17:45 Uhr
Talking Point: Will Any Of Xbox's 2026 Releases Become GOTY Contenders Next Year?
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Talking Point: Will Any Of Xbox's 2026 Releases Become GOTY Contenders Next Year?

We have a huge 12 months ahead!With The Game Awards 2025 now firmly in our rear-view mirrors and Xbox missing out on a GOTY nomination once again, we've started thinking about next year's event and whether anything that comes out of Microsoft HQ will earn a nomination in 2026.To be clear, we are talking about the Geoff Keighley December bonanza rather than the myriad of other award shows that are sprinkled throughout the year. 2025's Game of the Year nominees at TGA this year were Clair Obscur:

Pure Xbox 20.12.2025 17:00 Uhr
50+ Games Are Reduced By 90-95% In This Year's Xbox Countdown Sale
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50+ Games Are Reduced By 90-95% In This Year's Xbox Countdown Sale

HUGE discounts for great games!Looking for some cheap Xbox games during the Xbox Countdown Sale 2025?We've got an absolutely massive list of 50+ games that are reduced by 90-95% in this winter sale, including so many classics such as Dragon Age: Inquisition, Mass Effect Legendary Edition, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and others.Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 20.12.2025 15:30 Uhr
Feature: These Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (December 22-26)
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Feature: These Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (December 22-26)

Just a handful of releases for Christmas week.Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for December 22-26! This is obviously Christmas week, so releases are few and far between, but we've still got a handful of new games on the way over the next few days.Here's what's coming to Xbox next week:Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 20.12.2025 14:00 Uhr
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Overpowered 1 – Mars Infestation Review

Overpowered 1 - Mars Infestation is capable of providing some retro gaming enjoyment, as well as an addictive gameplay loop, at least for a time.  The post Overpowered 1 – Mars Infestation Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 20.12.2025 13:16 Uhr
Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (December 20-21)
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Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (December 20-21)

Something from the Xbox Countdown Sale 2025?Welcome to the last weekend before Christmas! Yep, we've got plenty of games that may or may not already be wrapped under that big living room tree right now, but that's not stopping us from adding to our digital backlogs via various ongoing sales as well. Of course it's not!Here's what we're playing over the next few days:Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 20.12.2025 13:00 Uhr
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Review

Those coming to Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 primarily for multiplayer will find a polished, thrilling package that will last all year. Those seeking a memorable solo campaign will leave disappointed. The post Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 20.12.2025 12:34 Uhr
Poll: How Are You Getting On With Mortal Kombat 1 On Xbox Game Pass?
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Poll: How Are You Getting On With Mortal Kombat 1 On Xbox Game Pass?

Enjoying it?The final major release of Xbox Game Pass this year was Mortal Kombat 1, which coincided with the removal of Mortal Kombat 11 from the service - a game that felt like it'd been there forever.Mortal Kombat 1 has arguably had more of a turbulent history though, with fans notably expressing their disappointment when the "Definitive Edition" was released earlier this year and new content essentially came to an end.Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 19.12.2025 20:30 Uhr
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3D Don’t Die Mr. Robot Review

3D Don’t Die Mr. Robot is a little too true to its arcade origins. Like the games it homages, there’s an immediate kick of adrenaline, but not much in terms of staying power. The post 3D Don’t Die Mr. Robot Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 19.12.2025 20:28 Uhr
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Pigeon Simulator Review

If you want a polished single-player adventure then Pigeon Simulator is not the right perch. But if you are looking for a light-hearted co-op romp filled with physics-fuelled disasters and ridiculous pigeon-antics, this is well worth a dive. The post Pigeon Simulator Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 19.12.2025 20:25 Uhr
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SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide Review

SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide is another confident entry in Purple Lamp’s growing collection of SpongeBob adaptations. It embraces everything that makes the cartoon beloved, from its slapstick humour to its expressive visuals. The post SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 19.12.2025 20:19 Uhr
Blizzard President: Microsoft Expects High Standards, But We Feel 'Valued' In The Xbox Portfolio
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Blizzard President: Microsoft Expects High Standards, But We Feel 'Valued' In The Xbox Portfolio

"I feel incredibly empowered for where we sit.".Blizzard president Johanna Faries has been speaking in a wide-ranging interview with Bloomberg today, discussing how the company has changed since she became president in 2024, as well as where it's heading in the future.The most notable bit from an Xbox perspective comes at the end of the chat, when Faries is questioned about what it's like to be under Xbox ownership and whether any "pressures" have changed from Microsoft in the past couple of yea

Pure Xbox 19.12.2025 19:00 Uhr
Halo's Master Chief Rides Onto The Field As 2025 Xbox Bowl Winner Is Crowned
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Halo's Master Chief Rides Onto The Field As 2025 Xbox Bowl Winner Is Crowned

Delivering the trophy in a Warthog.We've talked quite a bit about the Xbox Bowl here at Pure Xbox over the past couple of weeks, and last night marked the actual event itself. Spoiler alert, Arkansas State beat Missouri State 34-28 to win the trophy.That trophy was delivered onto the field in Texas by none other than Halo's Master Chief, who rode a full-sized Warthog to get there. It's led to some pretty insane visuals that have been cropping up on social media:Read the full article on purexbox.

Pure Xbox 19.12.2025 18:00 Uhr
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Fort Solis Review

Fort Solis is a cracking playthrough, offering gamers another trip to Mars; a trip full of danger and disaster. The post Fort Solis Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 19.12.2025 17:57 Uhr
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Ah, Love! Season 2 Review

Ah, Love! Season 2 takes everything it has from its previous entry, and that leaves it scrambling for any reason to exist. The post Ah, Love! Season 2 Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 19.12.2025 17:54 Uhr
10 More Games Set To Be Delisted On Xbox In December 2025
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10 More Games Set To Be Delisted On Xbox In December 2025

Update: Three additional indie titles added to the mix.As the final month of 2025 draws closer, it's time to take a quick look at what's being removed from the Xbox Store before the year is out, with six games currently set to be delisted in December 2025.Four of these are from publisher Outright Games, although only the Steam versions are confirmed to be getting delisted at the time of writing. Nevertheless, we think they'll be leaving the Xbox Store too, as Outright Games' Star Trek Prodigy: S

Pure Xbox 19.12.2025 17:24 Uhr