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Xbox's New Dashboard Is Going Down Well, And Some People Want It On Console & PC
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Xbox's New Dashboard Is Going Down Well, And Some People Want It On Console & PC

We're not so sure.Earlier this week, Xbox unveiled a new dashboard for Xbox Cloud Gaming on the web, and it quickly attracted a bunch of attention — not only because it includes an achievement redesign, but because some people really like the UI in general.The likes of The Verge and Windows Central have been highlighting this dashboard further over the past few days, as you can see in the video up above. The comments for that video are full of people suggesting the same design should apply to co

Pure Xbox 29.01.2026 15:10 Uhr
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SUDOKU CHAMPIONS Turns Quiet Logic Into A Daily Obsession

Not every new release needs explosions, boss fights, or a sprawling open world. SUDOKU CHAMPIONS understands that sometimes the best games are the quiet ones. The post SUDOKU CHAMPIONS Turns Quiet Logic Into A Daily Obsession appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 29.01.2026 14:52 Uhr
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Ever Wanted To Be The Villain? Countless Army Lets You Conquer The World

Most strategy games put you on the defensive. Countless Army flips that idea entirely, handing you the role of the Dark Lord and asking one simple question - how efficiently can you conquer the world? The post Ever Wanted To Be The Villain? Countless Army Lets You Conquer The World appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 29.01.2026 14:22 Uhr
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Break Bricks, Break Rules – Square Smash Smashes Onto Xbox

There’s something timeless about brick-breaking games, and Square Smash is the latest to take that familiar formula and give it a modern shot of adrenaline. The post Break Bricks, Break Rules – Square Smash Smashes Onto Xbox appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 29.01.2026 14:06 Uhr
Last-Gen's Kingdom Come: Deliverance Expected To Get Free Xbox Series X|S Upgrade Very Soon
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Last-Gen's Kingdom Come: Deliverance Expected To Get Free Xbox Series X|S Upgrade Very Soon

4K, 60FPS and more.Hot on the heels of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 delivering sprawling RPG greatness in 2025, the team at Warhorse Studios is seemingly planning a big upgrade for Xbox One's Kingdom Come: Deliverance, with the last-gen title expected to get an Xbox Series X|S patch very soon.As shared by our friends over at Push Square, the PlayStation Store has just leaked details of an updated version of KCD1. The game's digital listing has seen a description update, where details of a PS5 upg

Pure Xbox 29.01.2026 14:00 Uhr
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Stable Stories Forest and Meadow Ride On Xbox – The Perfect Horse-Riding Escape?

Designed with younger players firmly in mind, Stable Stories - Forest and Meadow Ride has launched on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC, complete with Xbox Play Anywhere support. The post Stable Stories Forest and Meadow Ride On Xbox – The Perfect Horse-Riding Escape? appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 29.01.2026 13:41 Uhr
Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (January 29)
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Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (January 29)

Including a massive AAA addition.Welcome to your final Xbox Game Pass update for January 2026! Today's lineup is being headlined by the mighty Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, which arrives for Xbox Series X|S and PC just over a year after launch.<related ids="196423">Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 29.01.2026 13:00 Uhr
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Gas Ratio Brings Back Old-School Racing With A Ruthless Twist

There’s something timeless about top-down arcade racers, and Gas Ratio leans hard into that nostalgia while gleefully throwing in a few curveballs of its own. The post Gas Ratio Brings Back Old-School Racing With A Ruthless Twist appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 29.01.2026 12:56 Uhr
Microsoft CFO Admits Xbox Revenue Was 'Below Expectations' In FY26 Q2
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Microsoft CFO Admits Xbox Revenue Was 'Below Expectations' In FY26 Q2

But the CEO highlights PC & cloud gaming as positives.Last night, Microsoft unveiled its latest earnings release for the period spanning October 1st - December 31st of 2025 (known as FY26 Q2), and unfortunately it didn't make for great reading in terms of Xbox.Microsoft specifically highlighted the release as showcasing "Cloud and AI Strength" (same as the company did in the previous earnings release), but Xbox content and services revenue was shown as having declined by 5% compared to the same

Pure Xbox 29.01.2026 11:39 Uhr
Talking Point: Three Years Later, What Do You Think Of The GoldenEye 007 Port For Xbox?
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Talking Point: Three Years Later, What Do You Think Of The GoldenEye 007 Port For Xbox?

Do you ever play it anymore?Can you believe it's been three years this week since GoldenEye 007 finally arrived on Xbox?!Yes, Microsoft somehow did the impossible in January of 2023 when arguably the most influential FPS of all time arrived on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, introducing various quality-of-life features including native 16:9 widescreen resolution at up to 4K Ultra HD.Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 28.01.2026 20:35 Uhr
Halo Space Mod Goes Viral, Dev Says They Tried To Pitch Something Similar To Microsoft
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Halo Space Mod Goes Viral, Dev Says They Tried To Pitch Something Similar To Microsoft

"We pitched a few ideas but didn’t hear back.".We've talked a little bit here at Pure Xbox about mods going viral recently, and one that was getting a lot of attention on social media earlier this month is the Halo Reach: Slipspace Beta - a PvP space combat experience for Halo: Reach as part of Halo: The Master Chief Collection on Steam.Now, to be fair, this is not something we knew about ahead of time — it just started showing up a lot when YouTuber MintBlitz posted videos about it on Twitter.

Pure Xbox 28.01.2026 19:05 Uhr
Digital Foundry 'Highly Impressed' With Final Fantasy 7 Remake On Xbox Series X And S
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Digital Foundry 'Highly Impressed' With Final Fantasy 7 Remake On Xbox Series X And S

Series S beats Switch 2!With Final Fantasy 7 Remake now out in the wild on Xbox consoles for the very first time, the folks over at Digital Foundry have taken a look at how the game is shaping up on both current-gen machines - and the team seems genuinely surprised at how well the Series S version holds up in comparison to other consoles.Yep, with significantly less RAM than Series X and PS5 — and less than Nintendo Switch 2 as well — Xbox Series S delivers a consistent experience, with texture

Pure Xbox 28.01.2026 17:25 Uhr
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Drop Duchy Is A Day One Game Pass Gem You Shouldn’t Ignore

There’s something immediately familiar about dropping blocks into place, but Drop Duchy - Complete Edition on Xbox and Game Pass twists that classic idea into something far more strategic. The post Drop Duchy Is A Day One Game Pass Gem You Shouldn’t Ignore appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 28.01.2026 17:06 Uhr
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Game Mechanics in Corporate Events

Corporate events have changed significantly in recent years. The post Game Mechanics in Corporate Events appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 28.01.2026 16:44 Uhr
Xbox Achievements Have Been Visually Redesigned, Showing Up In The New Cloud Gaming UI
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Xbox Achievements Have Been Visually Redesigned, Showing Up In The New Cloud Gaming UI

Makeover time.It's been a long time since Xbox has done anything with its achievements system, but multiple people have been spotting that since the new Xbox Cloud Gaming dashboard went live yesterday, a redesign has been put in place.Just to be clear, this is a visual redesign and not a functional one — they still work exactly the same way as before, but now the default colour scheme, logo and font is different compared to what we see on console.Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 28.01.2026 16:00 Uhr
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Plants vs Zombies Fans Might Want To Check Out Heroes Battle Awakening On PC & Console

If you’ve ever wondered what would happen if classic tower defence was handed over to cyclops knights, minotaurs and skull-topped turrets, Heroes Battle Awakening now has the answer. The post Plants vs Zombies Fans Might Want To Check Out Heroes Battle Awakening On PC & Console appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 28.01.2026 15:17 Uhr
Hands On: Highguard Feels Smooth & Solid On Xbox, But Desperately Needs More Ways To Play
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Hands On: Highguard Feels Smooth & Solid On Xbox, But Desperately Needs More Ways To Play

One trick pony.Highguard is another one those online PvP shooters that puts all of its eggs in one basket, to a fault. The new Xbox FPS — from some of the folks behind Titanfall and Apex Legends — has actually launched and feels super solid to play, but it needs more than just the one sprawling competitive mode as the only way to engage with it. There's not quite enough going on here in Highguard to keep me hooked, and that's a shame given that it can be pretty good fun with a few friends in-tow

Pure Xbox 28.01.2026 15:00 Uhr
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Apocryphoid Turns The Afterlife Into A Boss Rush Nightmare

If you like your shooters fast, unforgiving, and unapologetically intense, Apocryphoid is now available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, bringing with it a stripped-back, boss-focused bullet hell experience that wastes no time getting to the point. The post Apocryphoid Turns The Afterlife Into A Boss Rush Nightmare appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 28.01.2026 14:57 Uhr
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Neon Vault Rush Turns Cyberpunk Parkour Into A Relentless Speed Trial

If your idea of a good time involves razor-sharp reflexes, neon-soaked visuals, and the constant threat of instant failure, Neon Vault Rush is ready to test your nerve. The post Neon Vault Rush Turns Cyberpunk Parkour Into A Relentless Speed Trial appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 28.01.2026 14:45 Uhr
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Turn Ruins Into A Metropolis In World War II City Rebirth Tycoon On Xbox & Play Anywhere

World War II City Rebirth Tycoon arrives on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC (with Play Anywhere support), inviting players to step into the role of mayor and guide a shattered European city from rubble to revival. The post Turn Ruins Into A Metropolis In World War II City Rebirth Tycoon On Xbox & Play Anywhere appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 28.01.2026 14:18 Uhr