Any game that lets you pull on your Velociraptor suit should, at the very least, be thrilling. Somehow, Raptor Revenge canât even manage that. The post Raptor Evolution Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.
A lack of challenge means that Sokobear Winter doesnât quite stand out as much as it could have done. Sokobear Winter is middle-of-the-pack, when it had so much more promise. The post Sokobear Winter Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.
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It's going to be a big show for Microsoft.It's almost time for Xbox Developer Direct 2026! Yep, this year's edition of the team's January showcase takes place this week, with three games confirmed for the show already.So, we're going to gather up all the details you need to know for this next Xbox showcase, including when it begins, which games will be shown off and what else we might be able to expect! Let's get stuck in.Read the full article on purexbox.com
Stemming from a promotion in December.Xbox has been giving out some free gift cards again! Various Xbox users were surprised with some extra credit over the weekend, and it all stems from a promotion that started back in December.When the Xbox Countdown Sale began on December 18th, it was quietly revealed that buying EA Sports and/or 2K Sports titles would result in players receiving $5 Xbox gift cards along with some in-game credit.Read the full article on purexbox.com
Messages are already popping up for some users.Late last year, we heard that Microsoft had started doing internal tests for an ad-supported tier of Xbox Cloud Gaming, and while this hasn't gone live for the public yet, a new report â along with some concrete evidence from other sources â suggests that the new tier is real and will launch in the coming months.On that new report; Windows Central is stating that folks will soon be able to stream their owned games without an Xbox Game Pass subscript
Whether youâre craving high-end survival horror or a beautifully strange metroidvania, the latest Game Pass update covers very different ground â and does so in style. The post Xbox Game Pass Adds A 5-Star Horror Hit And A Stunning New Metroidvania appeared first on TheXboxHub.
The world of Ravenswatch continues to twist classic legends into something far darker, with Ravenswatch - Merlin now available as premium DLC across Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation and PC. The post Ravenswatch Welcomes Merlin In Major New DLC Expansion appeared first on TheXboxHub.
Let's call it a three-month review!Just over three months ago, I published my initial thoughts on the ROG Xbox Ally X handheld in a review here at Pure Xbox, concluding that it was "the only gaming device I've wanted to use over the past two weeks, and it's handled most things that I've thrown at it with confidence".A month later, I decided to share some updated thoughts on the device, mentioning how it had "totally changed my gaming habits" and that my Xbox Series X console hadn't really had an
Apartment No 129 is a tricky game to review because, essentially, there are a lot of broken elements, and the control system is mayhem at times. The post Apartment No 129 Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.
Yakuza Kiwami 2 is one of the best entries in the Yakuza franchise, so any chance to play it again is a welcome one. The post Yakuza Kiwami 2 Xbox Series X|S Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.
Digitally delisted, but all hope's not lost!There are hundreds and hundreds of backwards compatible games from the original Xbox and Xbox 360 eras that we can enjoy on our modern consoles, and it's ultimately one of the best initiatives Xbox has ever put together for us.That said, there are obviously some games that aren't part of the program â usually for licensing reasons above all else â as well as some games that have been delisted digitally, and therefore are now categorised as "disc only"
Brews & Bastards is both good and bad. The actual shooting action is hugely enjoyable, but the platforming aspects and - frankly, stupid - multiplayer system weigh the scale down more towards the bad side. The post Brews & Bastards Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.
Bag yourself a bargain.There are multiple sales taking place on the Xbox Store this week as usual, but arguably none more interesting than the January Publisher Spotlight Series Sale, which sees various games getting the heavy discount treatment!So, we thought we'd go through and highlight all the games reduced by 90% in the Publisher Spotlight Series Sale below, which include a few hidden gems like Steelrising â a game we gave a "Great" 8/10 to back in 2022.Read the full article on purexbox.com
Hero Seekers does just enough to lift itself above the rest of KEMCOâs output. The post Hero Seekers Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.
Here's what's on the chopping block.Microsoft has revealed the next seven games leaving Xbox Game Pass in late January 2026, with all of these being highlighted as "leaving soon" on the official Xbox mobile app.Although there aren't any major AAA titles in the mix, there are still some excellent games in here â Citizen Sleeper 2 was a 2025 Game of the Year contender, and the likes of Starbound and Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders have also proved popular additions to the service.Read the full artic
The massive Ubisoft game hits XGP.Last week's major addition to Xbox Game Pass was definitely Star Wars Outlaws; Ubisoft's recent open world epic has been live for Game Pass Ultimate players for a good few days now. So, if this is your first introduction to the Massive Entertainment title, what do you think of it so far?Here at Pure Xbox HQ, we reckon the game got a bit of an unfair ride back in 2024, generally speaking. Our full review scored the open world Star Wars title a very solid 8/10, an
Quietly confirmed by Ubisoft on social media.Anyone fancy some (hopefully free) upgrades for three Far Cry games on Xbox next week?!On Friday, the official Far Cry account on Twitter posted a cryptic image suggesting something was in the works, and now Ubisoft has confirmed that it relates to 60FPS upgrades for Far Cry 3, Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon and Far Cry Primal.Read the full article on purexbox.com
An early look at Feb's lineup.As we always do around this time of the month, we're taking an early look today at what's ahead for February 2026's Xbox Game Pass selection, with three titles having been confirmed for the service next month already.The headline game so far is definitely High on Life 2; this absurd-looking sequel aims to level up what High On Life's talking-gun shooter delivered back in 2022. As the above heading suggests, we have two other titles also confirmed ahead of Microsoft
Including another three Game Pass titles!Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for January 19-23! We've got two major releases over the next few days in 2XKO and Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade, along with three Xbox Game Pass titles including Resident Evil Village! There's a whole bunch of great indie games to look through as well.Here's what's coming to Xbox next week:Read the full article on purexbox.com
Dark magic, shattered order, and a world on the brink. Grimoire of Domance has launched on Xbox, inviting players to step into a dangerous 2D action-platformer where power is taken, not given. The post Grimoire of Domance Unleashes Elemental Power on Xbox & PC appeared first on TheXboxHub.
How about some Star Wars Outlaws on XGP?Welcome to another weekend! With our gaming-related Christmas gifts still kicking around and Xbox Game Pass now getting into full swing for 2026, we've got plenty to be getting stuck into over the next few days.Here's what we're playing this weekend:Read the full article on purexbox.com
Do you have any Expansion Cards?It's an annual tradition for us here at Pure Xbox to poll the community about how you've been managing your Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S storage over the past twelve months, and somehow it's already time for the 2026 edition!Going back over the last few years, it's interesting to see how the poll results have changed. In 2024, for example, more of you told us that your Xbox Series X and/or Xbox Series S internal storage was "91-100%" full than in 2025, but more
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