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'Return To Our Roots' - Xbox CEO Reiterates Her Goals For The Future
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'Return To Our Roots' - Xbox CEO Reiterates Her Goals For The Future

Asha Sharma has officially completed her first day in the role.This past Monday marked Asha Sharma's first day in the job as Microsoft Gaming CEO and overall Xbox boss, and she used the opportunity to reiterate her "goal" and "focus" points for the future.She mentioned this as part of the response to IGN's Ryan McCaffrey about her gamertag activity, explaining that she doesn't pretend to be a massive gamer, and that's ultimately not where her "goal" lies.Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 24.02.2026 15:00 Uhr
Ubisoft Unveils New Leadership Team For Assassin's Creed's 'Ambitious New Chapter'
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Ubisoft Unveils New Leadership Team For Assassin's Creed's 'Ambitious New Chapter'

Creatives who will forge its future.Ubisoft is starting to talk a little bit more about what's next for the Assassin's Creed franchise today, unveiling a new leadership team that will guide the IP into its "ambitious new chapter".The head of the overall brand will be Martin Schelling, Head of Content will be Jean Guesdon, and François De Billy will be Head of Production Excellence. All three have worked on numerous Assassin's Creed titles in the past, so at first glance they seem a great fit for

Pure Xbox 24.02.2026 14:00 Uhr
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TCG Card Shop Simulator Opens Its Doors On Xbox Game Preview And Game Pass

TCG Card Shop Simulator (Game Preview) has officially launched on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC, fully supporting Xbox Play Anywhere - and yes, it’s available day one on Game Pass. The post TCG Card Shop Simulator Opens Its Doors On Xbox Game Preview And Game Pass appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 24.02.2026 13:38 Uhr
Deals: Dead Island 2 + All DLC Is Less Than $7 On Xbox Right Now
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Deals: Dead Island 2 + All DLC Is Less Than $7 On Xbox Right Now

A crazy deal for Dead Island 2 Ultimate Edition!Publisher Deep Silver is hosting some big offers on Xbox right now — with a particular focus on game bundles — and we've spotted that Dead Island 2 in particular has an absolutely massive discount on the Microsoft Store.We're not talking about just the base game here (which is still on Xbox Game Pass, by the way), but rather the game + DLC bundle, which is actually even cheaper than the standalone version on sale. For the next two weeks or so, Dead

Pure Xbox 24.02.2026 13:00 Uhr
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Capy Spa Invites Xbox, PC And PlayStation Players To Unwind

Published and developed by Afil Games, Capy Spa is a minimalist, soothing sokoban-style experience where steam rises slowly and every move matters. The post Capy Spa Invites Xbox, PC And PlayStation Players To Unwind appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 24.02.2026 12:09 Uhr
Xbox Boss Explains Her Gamertag Activity, Says 'Faking Would Be A Terrible Idea'
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Xbox Boss Explains Her Gamertag Activity, Says 'Faking Would Be A Terrible Idea'

She didn't expect it to get so much attention.Over the weekend, new Xbox boss Asha Sharma received a ton of attention after sharing her Xbox gamertag on social media, and there was some skepticism about how much gamerscore she'd managed to rack up so quickly.We highlighted this in a post on Pure Xbox yesterday — she'd been getting full completions (or nearly full completions) in games like Ball x Pit, A Short Hike, Firewatch, Townscaper, What Remains of Edith Finch and others, and that was seemi

Pure Xbox 24.02.2026 12:00 Uhr
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Capy Spa Review

If you want anything resembling ambition or innovation then you should probably find somewhere else to unwind. Capy Spa is more of the same, just furrier. The post Capy Spa Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 24.02.2026 08:58 Uhr
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Cute Astro Review

I’m torn with Cute Astro. It does its job with radical, early-’90s style, but it’s also a bit hollow. The post Cute Astro Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 23.02.2026 22:05 Uhr
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Hummingbird Garden Review

If you’re in the market for a first sokoban, or don’t feel like you’ve hit a point of fatigue with sokoban games, then Hummingbird Garden is a fantastic choice. For anyone else, I’m less confident. The post Hummingbird Garden Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 23.02.2026 21:51 Uhr
Forza Horizon 6 Dev Explains Campaign Progression & How You Can 'Deliver Food As A Side Hustle'
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Forza Horizon 6 Dev Explains Campaign Progression & How You Can 'Deliver Food As A Side Hustle'

"Forza Horizon 6 introduces a vast campaign of discovery".On the back of Xbox Developer Direct last month, we broke down how Forza Horizon 6 is bringing back the 'Festival Wristband' mechanic from the first Forza Horizon game - and how that system aims to alleviate some issues players have had with a lack of meaningful progression in recent series entries. Today, developer Playground Games has gone into more detail on this - whilst also teasing a brand-new side mission to do with being a food de

Pure Xbox 23.02.2026 20:30 Uhr
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Clue: Murder By Death Review

If you want a clear example of ambition outstripping the execution, then Clue: Murder By Death is your case. The post Clue: Murder By Death Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 23.02.2026 19:42 Uhr
Guide: Resident Evil Requiem Release Date, Release Times & Install Size On Xbox Series X|S
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Guide: Resident Evil Requiem Release Date, Release Times & Install Size On Xbox Series X|S

Everything you need to know.Resident Evil Requiem brings Capcom's latest survival horror experience to players later this week, and it's safe to say this is one of the most highly-anticipated Xbox Series X|S games of the year so far.With that in mind, we've gathered up all the key details about RE Requiem ahead of its Xbox launch. From the game's release date to its exact launch times and install footprint on Xbox - here's everything you need to know about Resident Evil Requiem.Read the full art

Pure Xbox 23.02.2026 19:00 Uhr
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Little Legs Review

I’m absolutely a fan of Little Legs’ ambition. The post Little Legs Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 23.02.2026 18:57 Uhr
Xbox's 'Pivot Away From Console' Had Been Failing And Questioned At Microsoft, Claims Report
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Xbox's 'Pivot Away From Console' Had Been Failing And Questioned At Microsoft, Claims Report

What does that mean for the future?A huge report has come out today about the supposed behind-the-scenes details of Phil Spencer's Xbox retirement, Sarah Bond's sudden departure and the arrival of new Xbox boss Asha Sharma, and the bit that everyone's focusing on is centred around the "Xbox everywhere" strategy and how pivoting away from console apparently hasn't worked out.In The Verge's report, it's claimed that the controversial "This is an Xbox" strategy was led by Sarah Bond under the direc

Pure Xbox 23.02.2026 17:37 Uhr
Xbox Creator Reveals His Two Tips For The New Microsoft Gaming CEO
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Xbox Creator Reveals His Two Tips For The New Microsoft Gaming CEO

"I think younger me would be screaming about this".All the way back in 2001, Seamus Blackley and his team did the unthinkable by creating a video game console over at Microsoft, and that original Xbox is about to celebrate its 25th anniversary later this year in November!Blackley hasn't been involved with Microsoft for a long time now, but he's certainly still a fan (or at least an avid observer) of the gaming industry, and speaking to GamesBeat in a new interview, he gave his thoughts on new Xb

Pure Xbox 23.02.2026 16:38 Uhr
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Highguard Review

Highguard stands as a brave but imperfect entry into the competitive shooter space. Worth trying, certainly. Worth committing to long term? That depends on how quickly and effectively it evolves. The post Highguard Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 23.02.2026 16:29 Uhr
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Forget the Tricks: MAVRIX by Matt Jones is a Masterclass in Momentum

MAVRIX by Matt Jones stands as an intriguing Early Access experiment - occasionally frustrating, often rewarding and absolutely brimming with potential. The post Forget the Tricks: MAVRIX by Matt Jones is a Masterclass in Momentum appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 23.02.2026 15:57 Uhr
Former Xbox Employee Returns After 13 Years As New Chief Of Staff
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Former Xbox Employee Returns After 13 Years As New Chief Of Staff

"I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position".In the midst of all the leadership changes taking place at Xbox last week, it was quietly revealed on LinkedIn by former Xbox employee Craig Cincotta that he's now the new "Chief of Staff, OCEO Xbox".OCEO stands for "Office of the CEO", and Cincotta has a few connections to the new Microsoft Gaming CEO and Xbox boss, Asha Sharma. For one, they were both working in marketing at Microsoft back in 2013, and then they both also joined the insuran

Pure Xbox 23.02.2026 15:10 Uhr