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Preview: Five Things I'm Loving About 007 First Light On Xbox Series X So Far
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Preview: Five Things I'm Loving About 007 First Light On Xbox Series X So Far

After around three hours of playtime.Welcome to James Bond week on Xbox! 007 First Light is officially arriving today in early access (and tomorrow for everyone else), and I've been fortunate enough to play it on Xbox Series X over the past couple of days.There hasn't been time to put a full review together — our Xbox code landed just before the bank holiday weekend here in the UK, and I've only put around three hours into the Xbox version so far. We'll still have a full review roundup here on P

Pure Xbox 26.05.2026 14:00 Uhr
Xbox Racks Up 37 Million Views With A Single Post About GTA 6
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Xbox Racks Up 37 Million Views With A Single Post About GTA 6

The power of a GTA tease.Just in case you were in any doubt, GTA 6 is going to become easily the biggest video game of all time when it releases on November 19th of this year (assuming it doesn't get delayed any further).Take Xbox's latest post about it as evidence. At the end of last week, Xbox took to Twitter/X and simply stated the release date along with the words "Wishlist Now". Nothing special, and yet it's racked up 37.3 million views so far.Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 26.05.2026 13:00 Uhr
'Escape Simulator' Is Available Today With Xbox Game Pass, And Here's What The Reviews Say
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'Escape Simulator' Is Available Today With Xbox Game Pass, And Here's What The Reviews Say

They're actually really impressive.We've got our first Xbox Game Pass addition of the week today, and it arrives in the form of Escape Simulator, which is joining Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and Premium (along with PC Game Pass) for Series X and S, PC and cloud.To be totally honest, we hadn't come across this game before, but it actually first released for PC back in 2021, and the reviews on Steam for Escape Simulator are "Overwhelmingly Positive" based on almost 9,000 user ratings.Read the full art

Pure Xbox 26.05.2026 12:00 Uhr
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World of Tanks: HEAT – A Free And Faster Spin On Tank Warfare

For years, World of Tanks has been about heavy armour, careful positioning and methodical battles. World of Tanks: HEAT still has tanks at its core, but this new and free standalone experience is far more interested in speed, aggression and explosive team fights. The post World of Tanks: HEAT – A Free And Faster Spin On Tank Warfare appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 26.05.2026 09:34 Uhr
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Aery – Calm Horizon Review

If you are trapped in a never-ending loop of playing Aery games then this isn’t painful. If you’re a sane individual who has better things to do, well, you can give Aery - Calm Horizon a miss. The post Aery – Calm Horizon Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 26.05.2026 09:21 Uhr
Talking Point: Do You Think We'll See PS6 & Project Helix In Action This Summer?
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Talking Point: Do You Think We'll See PS6 & Project Helix In Action This Summer?

It's showcase season, where the new consoles at?!The end of May is nigh, which means summer showcase season is right around the corner. This time of year always brings loads of amazing new game reveals, but 2026 feels a little different, with next-gen consoles on the horizon. So, do you think we'll actually see either PS6 or Project Helix — or some of the games that'll be running on them — this summer?Honestly, we're not sure right now. If next-gen launches next year in earnest (and that's still

Pure Xbox 25.05.2026 18:00 Uhr
007 First Light Xbox Frame Rates Revealed, Including Series S
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007 First Light Xbox Frame Rates Revealed, Including Series S

Here's how the new James Bond game performs.007 First Light is officially out this week, and up to now, the focus has largely been on PS5 and PC in terms of pre-release coverage. However, our friends at Digital Foundry have now provided a deep dive on IO Interactive's upgraded tech for the game - including information on how First Light runs on Xbox Series X and S.So, let's cut to the chase: Xbox Series X has two gameplay modes — one at 60FPS and one at 30FPS — while Xbox Series S simply runs at

Pure Xbox 25.05.2026 16:00 Uhr
Forza Horizon 6 Seemingly Sold Almost 5 Million Copies Before Its Opening Weekend
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Forza Horizon 6 Seemingly Sold Almost 5 Million Copies Before Its Opening Weekend

New Steam player record also set.Even before its main Xbox Game Pass release, it feels like we spoke a lot about Forza Horizon 6's success - notably some impressive early access numbers, high review scores and lots of people hopping on the Steam version at once. In addition to all of this though, some early data from the folks over at Alinea Analytics shows incredibly encouraging sales figures for the new Xbox racer - and that's before this opening weekend that's just gone.According to the analy

Pure Xbox 25.05.2026 14:00 Uhr
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Cottonville Brings Farming, Fashion And Cosy Vibes To Xbox

Some games ask you to save the world. Others just want you to grow cotton, dye fabrics and make somebody a really nice jumper - Cottonville.  The post Cottonville Brings Farming, Fashion And Cosy Vibes To Xbox appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 25.05.2026 13:25 Uhr
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Game Pass Adds More Day One Indies As Big RPGs Prepare To Leave

Xbox Game Pass is keeping the momentum going into the final stretch of May, with Echo Generation 2 leading a fresh batch of additions alongside co-op chaos, cozy bug collecting and one of modern RPG gaming’s most beloved sci-fi adventures. There’s a nice spread of genres landing across cloud, Xbox Series X|S, handheld and PC this week - although a few major departures may sting for some subscribers. The post Game Pass Adds More Day One Indies As Big RPGs Prepare To Leave appeared first on T

TheXboxHub 25.05.2026 12:09 Uhr
Unreal Engine 6 Revealed By Epic Games, Will Likely Power Lots Of Project Helix Titles
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Unreal Engine 6 Revealed By Epic Games, Will Likely Power Lots Of Project Helix Titles

An early look at next-gen tech?Well, this is a bit of surprise for a Monday morning! Yesterday, as part of the Paris Major for Rocket League esports, developer Psyonix announced that its beloved multiplayer title is getting a massive engine upgrade; it's moving to Unreal Engine 6 in the near future.That's right - Epic Games has basically used Rocket League to soft-reveal the next major iteration of Unreal Engine; a toolset that's become hugely popular over the last few generations. If those gens

Pure Xbox 25.05.2026 12:00 Uhr
PSA: Microsoft Is Removing SMS Authentication From Everyone's Xbox Account
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PSA: Microsoft Is Removing SMS Authentication From Everyone's Xbox Account

"SMS-based authentication is now a leading source of fraud".Microsoft is officially in the process of removing SMS authentication and account recovery as an option from everyone's personal Microsoft account, which means Xbox accounts will also be affected by this change.Basically, instead of sending texts where you can prove your identity with a six-digit code when trying to sign in, Microsoft is now pushing everyone towards other methods such as passkeys where you can use Face ID, fingerprints

Pure Xbox 24.05.2026 17:00 Uhr
Guide: Xbox Games Showcase 2026: Date, Start Times, What To Expect & More
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Guide: Xbox Games Showcase 2026: Date, Start Times, What To Expect & More

Everything you need to know ahead of next month's event.Here we go again! June marks the arrival of the Xbox Games Showcase for 2026, which is the biggest event in the calendar year for Xbox fans. This is where we expect Xbox to reveal the most major announcements of 2026, so you definitely don't want to miss it! Fortunately, we've got all the details you need to know.In our Xbox Games Showcase 2026 guide, you'll find information on the date, start time for various regions including the UK and U

Pure Xbox 24.05.2026 15:00 Uhr
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The Greatest James Bond Games Ever Released

What better time to cast our minds back and revisit the five best James Bond games that have been released. Ever. The post The Greatest James Bond Games Ever Released appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 24.05.2026 14:58 Uhr
These Are The Top 25 'XBOX Player Voice' Requests After One Week
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These Are The Top 25 'XBOX Player Voice' Requests After One Week

Fans have been voting in droves.Back at the start of the week, we were introduced to a brand-new fan feedback program from Microsoft known as XBOX Player Voice, and we initially highlighted the top 10 requests after just one day of it being live.At the time, exclusives was in first place, followed by backwards compatibility and free online multiplayer.Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 24.05.2026 13:00 Uhr
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Outbound Review

Outbound is a cozy game. An adventure game. A crafting game. An exploration game. It's a game of many things, much of which comes together well, albeit slowly. Outbound may take its sweet time getting there, but it does get there. Eventually. The post Outbound Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 23.05.2026 17:47 Uhr
Poll: So, Is Forza Horizon 6 Your Favourite Game Of 2026 So Far?
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Poll: So, Is Forza Horizon 6 Your Favourite Game Of 2026 So Far?

And do you see anything topping it?Forza Horizon 6 is finally here, and well, we can't stop playing it. Despite having access to the game for weeks before launch, we're still hopping on every day - crashing through Tokyo and exploring Japan's quaint countryside locales to our hearts' content. Honestly, what a game!Forza Horizon 6 feels like it's setting the tone for what could be a fantastic year of games for Xbox's 25th anniversary, with some of the company's biggest franchises to come in the s

Pure Xbox 23.05.2026 17:00 Uhr
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Wax Heads Review

I found myself glued to Wax Heads until the end. It’s beautifully created, lovingly made, and way cooler than I am. But, weirdly enough, I wasn’t so taken with it in the opening few ‘Tracks’. The post Wax Heads Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 23.05.2026 16:57 Uhr
Feature: 15+ Xbox Games To Buy In The Microsoft Store's Late May 2026 Sales
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Feature: 15+ Xbox Games To Buy In The Microsoft Store's Late May 2026 Sales

Some handpicked highlights from the latest Xbox sales.The Xbox / Microsoft Store (whatever you want to call it!) is constantly packed with hundreds if not thousands of Xbox deals, and we've seen a lot of sales over the past few weeks in particular — it seems there are at least six separate promotions going on right now, all with end dates that correspond to around late May 2026.With that in mind, and considering we did the 90-95% discounts roundup last weekend, we thought we'd try something a bi

Pure Xbox 23.05.2026 15:30 Uhr
Feature: These 30+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (May 25-29)
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Feature: These 30+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (May 25-29)

Including five more Game Pass titles!Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for May 25-29! The big release of the next few days is definitely 007 First Light, but don't forget about the likes of Mina The Hollower and Yerba Buena, along with five Xbox Game Pass additions such as Echo Generation 2 and Crashout Crew!Here's what's coming to Xbox next week:Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 23.05.2026 14:00 Uhr
Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 23-24)
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Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 23-24)

It's Forza Horizon 6, isn't it?Welcome to another weekend! It's going to be a warm one here in the UK - perfect for closing the curtains, staying indoors, and I don't know, cruising around open-world Japan?Here's what we're playing this bank holiday weekend:Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 23.05.2026 13:00 Uhr
Xbox Ships Its First Mini-Feature In Response To Player Voice Feedback
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Xbox Ships Its First Mini-Feature In Response To Player Voice Feedback

Playtime is switching from days to total hours.Back at the start of the week, we highlighted the initial top 10 requests from fans in the new XBOX Player Voice program. The lineup has changed since then, and one of the new top 10 requests has just been implemented by Xbox!Sitting in ninth place in the list yesterday was a request to change how playtime is calculated on Xbox consoles — switching it from days to total hours. A message on the XBOX Player Voice website confirms this has now been add

Pure Xbox 23.05.2026 11:30 Uhr