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Xbox Reporter Sheds Light On Why Game Pass Family Plan Might Have Been Cancelled
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Xbox Reporter Sheds Light On Why Game Pass Family Plan Might Have Been Cancelled

It's suggested EA had something to do with it.It's been multiple years now since Xbox teased us all with multiple tests for an Xbox Game Pass Friends & Family Plan back in 2022 and 2023, but then at the end of 2023, it was suggested that the program was being put on hiatus.In an update from Phil Spencer at the time, he advised that his team needed to find a way to make the Friends & Family offer work for both creators and players, and that there was still a roadmap to try and put it toge

Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (May 21-24)
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Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (May 21-24)

A Warhammer takeover!Xbox Free Play Days is back again for the next few days, and as always, we've got a few titles that are free to play throughout its duration, with Warhammer being the name of the game this week.Yep, to tie in with the 'Warhammer Skulls' event this month, a batch of grimdark Xbox games are free to play over the coming weekend - a lovely juxtaposition to some red hot sunshine we're supposed to be getting here in the UK over the bank holiday!Read the full article on purexbox.co

'Luna Abyss' Is Available Today With Xbox Game Pass, And Here's What The Reviews Are Saying
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'Luna Abyss' Is Available Today With Xbox Game Pass, And Here's What The Reviews Are Saying

Another day one release on XGP!Welcome to your latest Xbox Game Pass update! Today, single-player 'bullet hell' shooter Luna Abyss joins the library as the latest day one release for the service across Xbox Series X|S, PC and Cloud.Here's a brief description of what to expect from this title:Read the full article on purexbox.com

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Psyvariar 3 Revives The Classic Bullet-Grazing Shooter Series

Some shoot ‘em ups want players to avoid danger. Psyvariar 3 actively rewards you for flying directly into it. The post Psyvariar 3 Revives The Classic Bullet-Grazing Shooter Series appeared first on TheXboxHub.

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Coffee Talk Tokyo Opens Its Doors On Xbox, PlayStation, Switch And PC

Tokyo really is having a moment in gaming right now. Between the racing of Forza Horizon 6, neon-lit adventures and endless late-night cityscapes, developers everywhere seem obsessed with Japan’s capital. Coffee Talk Tokyo may be the most relaxed stop on the tour so far. The post Coffee Talk Tokyo Opens Its Doors On Xbox, PlayStation, Switch And PC appeared first on TheXboxHub.

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Monster Rush Survivors Hits Xbox – Thousands Of Enemies And Wild Builds

If your ideal evening involves filling the screen with explosions, levelling up every few seconds and somehow surviving against impossible odds, Monster Rush Survivors may be the one for you. The post Monster Rush Survivors Hits Xbox – Thousands Of Enemies And Wild Builds appeared first on TheXboxHub.

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Build An Army Of The Undead In Zombie Legion

Why run from the undead when you can command them instead? That's the premise behind Zombie Legion as it launches on Xbox.  The post Build An Army Of The Undead In Zombie Legion appeared first on TheXboxHub.

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Jewel Match Solitaire L’Amour Review

Jewel Match Solitaire L’Amour didn’t surprise us once. It’s the Jewel Match Solitaire template, decorated by Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen. It’s the same power-ups, the same obstacles, and hundreds of Tri-Peaks puzzles. The post Jewel Match Solitaire L’Amour Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

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Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II Marches Onto Xbox, PlayStation And PC – A Full-Scale Necron War

Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II is now available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 and PC, bringing back the tactical warfare, oppressive atmosphere and deep strategy systems that made the original one of the better modern Warhammer adaptations around. The post Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II Marches Onto Xbox, PlayStation And PC – A Full-Scale Necron War appeared first on TheXboxHub.

Sony's Summer State Of Play Takes Place Within A Week Of The Xbox Games Showcase 2026
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Sony's Summer State Of Play Takes Place Within A Week Of The Xbox Games Showcase 2026

Head-to-head.Microsoft has had the Xbox Games Showcase 2026 locked in for months now, but as is the norm these days, the PlayStation equivalent event has been up in the air - until now. Yep, Sony has today announced that its summer State of Play goes ahead on Tuesday, June 2nd; less than a week before the big Xbox show.<related ids="199274">Read the full article on purexbox.com

Xbox Hires New Exec To 'Strengthen The Console Side' Of The Business
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Xbox Hires New Exec To 'Strengthen The Console Side' Of The Business

A new technology officer has also been appointed.Coming by way of both The Game Business and The Verge (paywalled) this evening, Microsoft has hired a pair of new Xbox executives - including a Chief Strategy Officer to "strengthen the console side of Xbox"; as The Game Business puts it.That new CSO is called Matthew Ball; an industry analyst who produces the annual 'The State of Video Gaming' report. Ball is coming in to help with the console side of the business as Microsoft puts renewed focus

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Rewrite The Grid – F1 25 Reveals Huge 2026 Season Pack Expansion

A brand-new era of Formula One is about to begin in F1 25, as EA and Codemasters officially unveil the massive 2026 Season Pack expansion. The post Rewrite The Grid – F1 25 Reveals Huge 2026 Season Pack Expansion appeared first on TheXboxHub.

Microsoft Appears To Have Made A Small Revision To The Xbox Series X|S Controller
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Microsoft Appears To Have Made A Small Revision To The Xbox Series X|S Controller

Spotted on the latest LE pad.Amidst reports of a new Xbox Elite Controller and a new Xbox Cloud Gaming pad circulating recently, it looks as though Microsoft has made a small revision to the standard Xbox Series X|S controller - and it's probably not what you're expecting to see.As spotted by an avid fan on Reddit, the new Forza Horizon 6 Limited Edition controller — which we covered last month on the site — is missing Microsoft's legacy headset port; you know, the one that was needed for the la

Embracer Follows Ubisoft In Splitting Off New Publisher To Handle Huge IP, Tomb Raider & LOTR Included
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Embracer Follows Ubisoft In Splitting Off New Publisher To Handle Huge IP, Tomb Raider & LOTR Included

Say hello to Fellowship Entertainment.Embracer Group has today announced plans to create a secondary publishing label called Fellowship Entertainment, in order to "capture the full potential of the high-quality assets" that the group currently owns.The Swedish game publisher says that it hopes to spin off Fellowship Entertainment in calendar year 2027, and that the new label will become "an IP-led entertainment company" and "the stewards of The Lord of the Rings, Tomb Raider and many other great

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Rune Dice Review

Rune Dice is a charming roguelike deck-builder that fans of the genre will have a quality time with. The post Rune Dice Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

New Lord Of The Rings Game In Development By Kingdom Come: Deliverance Devs
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New Lord Of The Rings Game In Development By Kingdom Come: Deliverance Devs

"We're excited to tell you more...".It feels like every year we're talking about another The Lord of the Rings game being spun up by some dev studio - but today's announcement feels a little different. Warhorse Studios — the team behind the Kingdom Come: Deliverance series — has publicly announced that they're making "an open world Middle-earth RPG". Hurrah!This project is now in the works alongside another KCD adventure following the recent and successful launch of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2.

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inKONBINI: One Store. Many Stories Review

inKONBINI: One Store. Many Stories is a heartwarming, often mundane, tale of connection and perspective. In many ways it's exactly what an indie game should be. The post inKONBINI: One Store. Many Stories Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

Forza Horizon 6 Smashes Concurrent Player Record For Xbox Game Studios On Steam
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Forza Horizon 6 Smashes Concurrent Player Record For Xbox Game Studios On Steam

Finishing first place.Less than a week ago, we spoke about how popular Forza Horizon 6 was proving to be in early access on Steam - and to no-one's surprise, that's continued with the full release. In fact, Playground's new racer has now become the most-played Xbox Game Studios title on Steam in terms of concurrent players; a massive achievement for the team.Taking a look the very useful SteamDB stats page, Forza Horizon 6 managed a peak player count of 273,148 on launch day, May 19th. With that

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Cats and Seek Heads To Tokyo For Its Latest Adventure

We had to stop and check whether Cats and Seek: Tokyo had already released before. Then we checked again. And then one more time, just to be certain. But no - somehow this really is a brand-new Xbox launch. The post Cats and Seek Heads To Tokyo For Its Latest Adventure appeared first on TheXboxHub.

Five Games Are Available Today Across Multiple Tiers Of Xbox Game Pass (May 20)
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Five Games Are Available Today Across Multiple Tiers Of Xbox Game Pass (May 20)

Lots of new titles on XGP.Welcome to your latest Xbox Game Pass update! Today, five games are coming to the service across multiple tiers; with three moving over to Premium alongside two new additions to Ultimate, Premium and PC.Here's a look at your new Xbox Game Pass titles for May 20:Read the full article on purexbox.com

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OOLO – A Lost Fantasy Adventure From Another Era?

OOLO feels like the sort of game that would have quietly lived on a PS1 demo disc years ago before becoming somebody’s all-time favourite. The post OOLO – A Lost Fantasy Adventure From Another Era? appeared first on TheXboxHub.