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Another Source Reveals What They Know About The 'Secret' Xbox Developer Direct Game
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Another Source Reveals What They Know About The 'Secret' Xbox Developer Direct Game

They also claim Fable is in development for PS5.Following the announcement of the date and three games for the Xbox Developer Direct yesterday, we inevitibly started hearing about a secret fourth game for the show — and another source has now corroborated this today.The well-known outlet Video Games Chronicle says it has also heard of a secret fourth game for the Xbox Developer Direct showcase, and — spoilers ahead — it's apparently a "promising indie title from a third-party publisher".Read the

Pure Xbox 09.01.2026 15:25 Uhr
Five Xbox Game Pass Titles Get New Reveals At The New Game Plus Showcase 2026
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Five Xbox Game Pass Titles Get New Reveals At The New Game Plus Showcase 2026

Three from Xbox Game Studios, two from third-party teams.Last night marked the debut of the first-ever New Game Plus Showcase, which lasted for well over three hours in the end, and as already we've already covered elsewhere, there were plenty of Xbox-related trailers at the event.<related ids="196018">Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 09.01.2026 14:00 Uhr
Phil Spencer Reveals 'Xbox 25' Logo And Shares Video Message Ahead Of Developer Direct
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Phil Spencer Reveals 'Xbox 25' Logo And Shares Video Message Ahead Of Developer Direct

Says Xbox will be celebrating "all year long".With the Xbox Developer Direct showcase around the corner and the 25th year of Xbox finally underway, Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer has shared a video message to fans over on LinkedIn of all places.In his message, a version of which you can see in the post below, Spencer teased that Xbox will be celebrating its 25th anniversary "all year long", and those celebrations will kick off with the Developer Direct showcase on January 22nd.Read the full a

Pure Xbox 09.01.2026 13:00 Uhr
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GIGASWORD Review

GIGASWORD is an ambitious blending of genres. The post GIGASWORD Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 09.01.2026 11:33 Uhr
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Crashing Onto Xbox Series X|S – S.P.E.A.R. Is A Glitch-Filled Platforming Adventure

Sometimes the best stories begin with everything going wrong. S.P.E.A.R., launching today on Xbox Series X|S, opens like a classic fairytale before tearing itself apart in spectacular fashion. The post Crashing Onto Xbox Series X|S – S.P.E.A.R. Is A Glitch-Filled Platforming Adventure appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 09.01.2026 10:54 Uhr
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Owlen and the Spirits of the Past Soars Onto Xbox Series X|S

A new feathered hero has arrived on Xbox Series X|S, and it’s time to take flight as Owlen and the Spirits of the Past invites players to glide through mystical worlds. The post Owlen and the Spirits of the Past Soars Onto Xbox Series X|S appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 09.01.2026 10:51 Uhr
Roundup: All The Xbox Trailers From The New Game Plus Showcase 2026
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Roundup: All The Xbox Trailers From The New Game Plus Showcase 2026

Including multiple Xbox first-party appearances!Today marked the debut of the first New Game Plus Showcase, and surprisingly it ended up featuring a whole bunch of Xbox games including some first-party titles, so you better believe we're going to round up all the reveals for you!Down below, you'll find all the trailers for the games with Xbox logos from this event. Some of the big reveals here, like Avowed's PS5 release and Anniversary Update, were tucked into developer interviews, so just keep

Pure Xbox 09.01.2026 01:48 Uhr
Xbox-Published Game Towerborne Ditches Free-To-Play Model, Launches 'In Full' This February
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Xbox-Published Game Towerborne Ditches Free-To-Play Model, Launches 'In Full' This February

"You will own the complete experience permanently".One of the perhaps forgotten Xbox Game Studios releases of 2025 was Towerborne, with Stoic's action-RPG brawler arriving in early access on Series X and S following its 2024 debut on PC, and now it's about to finally get a full launch.It was mentioned a long time ago that the plan for Towerborne was to transition it into a free-to-play release after early access, but that's no longer the case. Instead, it'll be launching on Xbox, PC and PS5 at a

Pure Xbox 09.01.2026 01:10 Uhr
Avowed Releases For PS5 Alongside Free 'Anniversary Update' On Xbox This February
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Avowed Releases For PS5 Alongside Free 'Anniversary Update' On Xbox This February

New Game Plus is part of the update.It's been announced today as part of the New Game Plus Showcase that Obsidian's Avowed will officially be heading to PS5 on February 17th, and that'll coincide with a brand-new Anniversary Update for all platforms including Xbox.The update will bring New Game Plus to Avowed, allowing you to carry all your abilities and gear over to a new playthrough (albeit at level 1), and it'll also include three new races, a Photo Mode and various other cool features. It's

Pure Xbox 08.01.2026 23:48 Uhr
Industry Insider Teases 'Secret' Fourth Game For The Xbox Developer Direct Showcase
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Industry Insider Teases 'Secret' Fourth Game For The Xbox Developer Direct Showcase

But what could it be?Today's announcement of three games for the Xbox Developer Direct showcase on January 22nd was met with some surprise, as usually these events contain at least four or five games — but there's also always a secret one in the mix.In 2023, it was Hi-Fi RUSH. In 2024, it was Visions of Mana. In 2025, it was Ninja Gaiden 2 Black and Ninja Gaiden 4. The question is, will we be getting another secret game in the 2026 version of the event?Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 08.01.2026 18:49 Uhr
South Park Arrives In Fortnite This Friday, Two Months After The Successful Simpsons Season
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South Park Arrives In Fortnite This Friday, Two Months After The Successful Simpsons Season

Update: We've got the full details!It seems Fortnite has been having a ton of success with crossovers recently, especially when it comes to the big Simpsons one that took place back in November — and now another major cartoon crossover is on the way very soon.The official Fortnite account on social media has teased that South Park will enter the game on January 9th (this Friday), although no further details have been provided just yet. Here's a look:Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 08.01.2026 18:00 Uhr
Xbox Unveils Its Latest Crossover As Fallout Joins Call Of Duty: Warzone & Black Ops 7
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Xbox Unveils Its Latest Crossover As Fallout Joins Call Of Duty: Warzone & Black Ops 7

"Vault doors open. Loadouts ready.".Yesterday, a new trailer by the Call of Duty folks revealed that a Fallout crossover was on the way to the series as part of Season 01 Reloaded, and that season officially kicks off today (January 8th) at 9am PT / 12pm ET / 5pm GMT.The crossover, which obviously involves two franchises owned by Xbox, will see loads of free Fallout content coming to both Call of Duty: Warzone and Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, including a Nuketown map variant based around Vault Tow

Pure Xbox 08.01.2026 17:15 Uhr
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I Am Future Takes Cozy Survival To The End Of The World

I Am Future has officially arrived on consoles, inviting players to unwind at the end of the world as tinyBuild and Mandragora’s cozy post-apocalyptic survival sim launches on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. The post I Am Future Takes Cozy Survival To The End Of The World appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 08.01.2026 17:01 Uhr
Fable Developer Hyped To Show 'Much More' Of The Game At January's Xbox Event
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Fable Developer Hyped To Show 'Much More' Of The Game At January's Xbox Event

"Our first deep dive".In case you missed it, Microsoft announced the date and three confirmed games for the Xbox Developer Direct 2026 showcase today, and one of them is a game that many thought might get delayed to 2027 in Playground Games' Fable.Its appearance at the event suggests Xbox is still targeting 2026 for Fable, and the developer has shared a brief teaser on social media ahead of January 22nd, hyping up how the team is ready to show "much more" of the game:Read the full article on pur

Pure Xbox 08.01.2026 16:05 Uhr
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Simon the Sorcerer Origins Review

This IS Simon the Sorcerer, claw-machined from the ‘90s and dropped into a polished, modern graphic adventure.  The post Simon the Sorcerer Origins Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 08.01.2026 16:04 Uhr
Xbox Developer Direct 2026 Showcase Gets Official Date Alongside Three Confirmed Games
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Xbox Developer Direct 2026 Showcase Gets Official Date Alongside Three Confirmed Games

Here we go, folks!It's official! Microsoft has revealed that the date of the Xbox Developer Direct 2026 showcase is January 22nd, and the start time will be 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm GMT on that day.Three games will be included in the Xbox Developer Direct showcase this year (unless any surprises show up, which we assume they might), with the confirmed titles being Fable, Forza Horizon 6 and Beast of Reincarnation.Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 08.01.2026 15:08 Uhr
Two New Sales Have Just Gone Live On Xbox, Including A 'Game Pass Last Chance Sale'
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Two New Sales Have Just Gone Live On Xbox, Including A 'Game Pass Last Chance Sale'

Lots of exclusive deals for Game Pass members.Yesterday marked the end of the Xbox Countdown Sale that felt like it had gone on forever, and now Xbox is already back with a couple of new sales that you might be interested in.The first of these is a Game Pass Last Chance Sale, which includes discounts for tons of major games — the catch being that all the deals are exclusive to Game Pass members. The other sale is called "Beyond Countdown", and it's focused on DLC content rather than actual games

Pure Xbox 08.01.2026 14:15 Uhr
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Anima: Gate of Memories I&II Remaster Review

Anima: Gate of Memories I&II Remaster seems to very much be two games of their time. It has fun built in, but the world of third person action adventures has moved on since the original releases of the two games included in this remaster. The post Anima: Gate of Memories I&II Remaster Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 08.01.2026 13:47 Uhr