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Feature: 30 Xbox Series X|S Games To Look Forward To In March-December 2026
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Feature: 30 Xbox Series X|S Games To Look Forward To In March-December 2026

Ten months of fantastic new games are ahead of us!Update: As mentioned, we're updating this feature on a monthly basis, and it's now been adjusted for March. We've taken a few games away, added a few in, and changed a handful of dates around for games like Replaced.With 2026 now starting to kick into gear, it's time to look ahead at what this year has in store for us! There are hundreds and hundreds of games that will be releasing on Xbox in 2026, and we've whittled down the current list into ju

Pure Xbox 09.03.2026 18:30 Uhr
Roundup: Here's What The Reviews Say About Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection
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Roundup: Here's What The Reviews Say About Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection

Capcom's latest MH launches on Xbox this week!Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection arrives on Xbox Series X|S later this week, and while we haven't had chance to check this one out yet here at Pure Xbox, plenty of reviews have just gone live, so we're going to round some of those up here in this article.It sounds as though folks are really digging this latest Monster Hunter Stories title, so these review summaries may be worth a quick read if you're interested in the next title from Capc

Pure Xbox 09.03.2026 17:00 Uhr
Tech Journalist Predicts A Price Of 'At Least $1,000' For Xbox Project Helix
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Tech Journalist Predicts A Price Of 'At Least $1,000' For Xbox Project Helix

"They’ll probably charge $1,000 or more for this thing...".Ever since Sarah Bond began talking about the next-gen Xbox as a 'Premium' high-end device, it's been assumed that the cost will be much higher than what we're used to seeing from a traditional console - and now tech journalist Moore's Law Is Dead has predicted that Project Helix could end up being "at least $1000".In the journalist's latest breakdown on the next Xbox and what it means from a technical perspective (thanks VGC), the topic

Pure Xbox 09.03.2026 16:15 Uhr
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Hoa 2 Announced – The Beautiful Adventure Returns, Later In 2026

Some games stay with you long after the credits roll, and Hoa was certainly one of them. Now, years after that quiet and emotional journey first captured players’ hearts, the story is set to continue with Hoa 2. The post Hoa 2 Announced – The Beautiful Adventure Returns, Later In 2026 appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 09.03.2026 15:22 Uhr
Xbox Must Live Up To Expectations Of Fans Who Have 'Counted On Us', Says Microsoft Boss
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Xbox Must Live Up To Expectations Of Fans Who Have 'Counted On Us', Says Microsoft Boss

Satya Nadella stresses the importance of appealing to Xbox devotees.We mentioned earlier today how Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella had pledged to "always invest in gaming" at a recent internal Q&A, and one of the other key things he mentioned at the event was the desire to appeal to devoted Xbox fans.The Microsoft boss mentioned this numerous times according to Windows Central's transcript, insisting that Xbox needs the same customers and "friends" in the future that it already has today, and th

Pure Xbox 09.03.2026 15:00 Uhr
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Inside Unsealed: The Mare – How One Developer Turned Nightmares Into Psychological Horror

Ahead of the game’s launch, we sat down with Simon at Gamhalla to discuss the inspirations behind Unsealed: The Mare in an exclusive interview, discussing the challenges of creating psychological horror as a solo developer, and why players should always be listening if they hope to survive. The post Inside Unsealed: The Mare – How One Developer Turned Nightmares Into Psychological Horror appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 09.03.2026 14:20 Uhr
Assassin's Creed Unity's 60FPS Upgrade Is Seemingly Broken On Xbox Series X|S
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Assassin's Creed Unity's 60FPS Upgrade Is Seemingly Broken On Xbox Series X|S

The lighting is all wonky right now.Last week, Ubisoft's latest current-gen 60FPS upgrade was applied to 2014's Assassin's Creed Unity, and early footage suggested that the frame rate was looking rock solid, despite concerns over the game's resolution. Now though, it seems as though the game has a different visual issue on Xbox Series X|S, with the lighting model seemingly not working as intended at the time of writing.Indeed, folks have taken to Reddit and the likes to show that Assassin's Cree

Pure Xbox 09.03.2026 14:00 Uhr
Xbox Superfan Shares Blades Dashboard Concept For 'Project Helix' Console
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Xbox Superfan Shares Blades Dashboard Concept For 'Project Helix' Console

Would you like to see this for the next-gen system?With Project Helix now out in the wild at least in terms of name and concept, folks have started speculating on what exactly this console will look and play like, with Xbox seeking to merge console and PC in a bigger way than ever before. That obviously leads to questions about what the user interface will be like, and Xbox superfan Klobrille has thrown their own concept idea into the ring here.Taking to social media in recent days, Klobrille ha

Pure Xbox 09.03.2026 13:00 Uhr
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Cyberpunk 2077 Headlines Massive New Xbox Game Pass Changes

It’s shaping up to be a big week for Xbox Game Pass, with several new arrivals landing across the service - and one huge headliner leading the charge. The post Cyberpunk 2077 Headlines Massive New Xbox Game Pass Changes appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 09.03.2026 12:26 Uhr
Microsoft CEO On Xbox's Future: 'We'll Always Invest In Gaming'
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Microsoft CEO On Xbox's Future: 'We'll Always Invest In Gaming'

Satya Nadella says it's one of the main identities of the company.Last week, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella appeared at an internal Q&A session alongside new Xbox boss Asha Sharma, and some quotes from that event appeared online courtesy of Windows Central last night.A recent photo even showed that he was wearing an Xbox hoodie as part of it:Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 09.03.2026 12:00 Uhr
Xbox's Phil Spencer Was Asked About Retirement A Year Ago, And Here's What He Said
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Xbox's Phil Spencer Was Asked About Retirement A Year Ago, And Here's What He Said

"I don't want Xbox to be afraid to innovate".We've finally now managed to grasp that Phil Spencer is actually leaving Xbox in the very near future — he's currently sticking around until the summer to help Asha Sharma get settled in as Microsoft Gaming CEO — and it's reminded us of a few things that were said about his potential retirement over the course of last year.In January of 2025, YouTuber Destin specifically asked Spencer about how he would be reaching retirement age in the next ten years

Pure Xbox 08.03.2026 17:00 Uhr
The 10 Most Wanted Backwards Compatibility Games According To 'Xbox Game Preservation'
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The 10 Most Wanted Backwards Compatibility Games According To 'Xbox Game Preservation'

Could we get any of them in 2026?It's been many years now since Xbox's backwards compatibility program officially closed down in terms of new additions, but that hasn't stopped people requesting a whole bunch of titles should it ever start up again in the future.We've come across a new resource recently called Xbox Game Preservation that aims to highlight these titles, and they've got a leaderboard that ranks the most-wanted backwards compatibility games based on user votes.Read the full article

Pure Xbox 08.03.2026 15:00 Uhr
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GameSir G7 Pro Tri-Mode Controller Review

If you’re looking for a controller that can comfortably jump between Xbox, PC and mobile gaming, the GameSir G7 Pro Tri-Mode makes a strong case for itself. The post GameSir G7 Pro Tri-Mode Controller Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 08.03.2026 14:02 Uhr
Guide: Xbox Adds More Perks For Game Pass Members (March 2026)
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Guide: Xbox Adds More Perks For Game Pass Members (March 2026)

The latest freebies for XGP subscribers.The Xbox Game Pass Perks program is continuing to add a bunch of freebies for Game Pass members throughout March 2026, including for the likes of The Division 2, Call of Duty: Warzone, EA Sports College Football 26 and various other games. We expect more to come over the next few weeks as well.As we've mentioned before, it seems most Xbox Game Pass Perks are now accessible to Essential, Premium and Ultimate members, but there are exceptions where only Ulti

Pure Xbox 08.03.2026 13:00 Uhr
Talking Point: Are You Happy With Xbox Game Pass Ultimate In 2026?
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Talking Point: Are You Happy With Xbox Game Pass Ultimate In 2026?

Or do you think Essential or Premium are better options?Almost six months ago now, Microsoft overhauled its Xbox Game Pass subscription service; bringing in the likes of XGP Premium and bumping the price of its Ultimate tier. While Ultimate's core messaging still revolves around day one games — particularly from Xbox Game Studios — we are starting to see lots of Game Pass updates that bring older AAA titles to both Premium and Ultimate, particularly during the quieter months for new releases. So

Pure Xbox 07.03.2026 17:00 Uhr
Here's What Might Leave Xbox Game Pass In April 2026
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Here's What Might Leave Xbox Game Pass In April 2026

Some early predictions!What's leaving Xbox Game Pass in April 2026? Well, Microsoft hasn't confirmed anything just yet, but based on some games that were added to the service this time last year, we can at least make a few predictions ahead of time.We know that a lot of Xbox users want more advance notice of games leaving Xbox Game Pass, but Microsoft usually gives us around two weeks right now - and don't forget, publishers sometimes secure late deals with Microsoft to keep their games on Game

Pure Xbox 07.03.2026 15:30 Uhr
Feature: These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (March 9-13)
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Feature: These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (March 9-13)

Including three new Game Pass titles!Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for March 9-13! We've got lots of big titles on the way over the next few days, including the Fatal Frame 2 Remake, John Carpenter's Toxic Commando, WWE 2K26 and Monster Hunter Stories 3, while Xbox Game Pass is treating us to three games — highlighted by the addition of Cyberpunk 2077!Here's what's coming to Xbox next week:Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 07.03.2026 14:00 Uhr
Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 7-8)
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Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 7-8)

Anything on the cards?Welcome to another weekend! We've got some bits and pieces we want to try out over the next few days, and it's been another busy time on Xbox Game Pass recently, giving us plenty to play right now.So, here's what we're playing this weekend:Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 07.03.2026 13:00 Uhr
Super Battle Golf Set For Eventual Xbox Release Following Console Announcement
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Super Battle Golf Set For Eventual Xbox Release Following Console Announcement

It's been achieving "incredible" sales on Steam.The Steam Top Sellers charts are always filled with certain indie games that end up making a big splash out of nowhere, and Super Battle Golf is one of those titles — it's been a particularly big hit on the likes of YouTube and Twitch recently.It takes the form of an online multiplayer golf game in which the idea is to mess with your opponents and stop them from sinking a putt before you do. You can hit them with a golf cart, whack them with your b

Pure Xbox 07.03.2026 11:30 Uhr
Microsoft Rewards Reduces 'Daily Set' Points Across Multiple Regions
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Microsoft Rewards Reduces 'Daily Set' Points Across Multiple Regions

Seemingly a permanent change.We constantly go on about how much we love Microsoft Rewards here at Pure Xbox, but we do have a bit of bad news to bring your way today, as the "Daily Set" points have unfortunately been reduced by 50% across multiple regions.If you don't know what we mean, "Daily Set" refers to the three daily tasks you can complete on the Microsoft Rewards dashboard (accessible via a browser), and they usually just involve clicking a link or completing a quick quiz. Once you've ra

Pure Xbox 06.03.2026 20:30 Uhr