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Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 9-10)
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Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 9-10)

The dawn before the Forza day.Welcome to another weekend! There may feel like a bit of a lull here as we all await Forza Horizon 6's arrival (it'll be out this time next week in early access!) but no matter, there's still plenty to be playing on Xbox and beyond.Here's what we're playing this weekend:Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 09.05.2026 13:00 Uhr
Mina The Hollower Promises 'One Of The Greatest Top-Down Adventures Ever' On Xbox This Month
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Mina The Hollower Promises 'One Of The Greatest Top-Down Adventures Ever' On Xbox This Month

From the developers behind Shovel Knight.When we published our May 2026 indie games roundup back at the start of the week, we didn't know that one of the most major indie releases of the entire year would be releasing on May 29th, 2026!That game is Mina The Hollower, which is a top-down action-adventure game from the developer of Shovel Knight. This one's been highly anticipated for a very long time now, and it's finally nailed down its release date to this month.Read the full article on purexbo

Pure Xbox 08.05.2026 20:30 Uhr
Xbox's First 'Gamerscore Millionaire' Suggests How To Improve 100% Completions
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Xbox's First 'Gamerscore Millionaire' Suggests How To Improve 100% Completions

Would you like to see more fanfare for them?At the moment, when you fully complete all the achievements for a game on Xbox, you don't really get any fanfare for doing so. Team Xbox has just added a new system that makes your 100% completions a little more visible (as you can see in the image up above), but it's not a massive change by any means.Taking to social media yesterday, the world's first gamerscore millionaire (known as Stallion83) suggested that Xbox should implement a full-screen celeb

Pure Xbox 08.05.2026 19:00 Uhr
Xbox Partners With LEGO For Two New Forza Horizon 6 Sets, Complete With In-Game Bonuses
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Xbox Partners With LEGO For Two New Forza Horizon 6 Sets, Complete With In-Game Bonuses

Pre-orders available now in some countries!LEGO and Forza Horizon fans, this one's for you!Xbox has partnered with LEGO to offer two brand-new Forza Horizon 6 sets based on the Ferrari 488 PISTA and Dodge Viper GTS-R, with both of them releasing for ÂŁ59.99 / $64.99 on August 1st, 2026.Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 08.05.2026 18:00 Uhr
Talking Point: Amidst PS6 Uncertainty, Do You Think Xbox Has Project Helix All Figured Out?
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Talking Point: Amidst PS6 Uncertainty, Do You Think Xbox Has Project Helix All Figured Out?

It's all about price, product and timing.We're seeing some big news coming out of Sony today where the company admits that it has "not yet decided on what time" the PS6 will launch — or indeed what price it will launch at — which is quite interesting six years into the current generation. We'll link to coverage on that from our friends at Push Square down below:<related ids="200945">Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 08.05.2026 17:00 Uhr
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Hydroneer Finally Strikes Gold On Xbox And PlayStation

After spending years quietly building up a loyal following on Steam, complete with a mountain of ‘Very Positive’ reviews, Hydroneer has finally made the jump to consoles. The post Hydroneer Finally Strikes Gold On Xbox And PlayStation appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 08.05.2026 16:06 Uhr
Game Pass Platformer Replaced Sees Progression & Chapter Select Fixes In New Xbox Update
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Game Pass Platformer Replaced Sees Progression & Chapter Select Fixes In New Xbox Update

Live now on Series X|S.Sad Cat Studios, the team behind Xbox Game Pass platformer Replaced, has just announced that a new update has gone live on Xbox Series X|S; fixing some pretty major bugs for the 2026 title.Indeed, this update — which is now available for Xbox players — "includes fixes for certain progression blockers" alongside sorting out the game's 'Chapter Select' feature. The team says to choose a chapter and return to the main menu to restore your previously unlocked chapters.Read the

Pure Xbox 08.05.2026 15:30 Uhr
Xbox Needs To 'Sweat Every Detail' In Winning Over 'Frustrated' Players, Says Asha Sharma
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Xbox Needs To 'Sweat Every Detail' In Winning Over 'Frustrated' Players, Says Asha Sharma

She's certainly committed to the cause.We've heard a lot from Xbox boss Asha Sharma recently about her plans to evolve the brand and address areas that she believes needs fixing, and The Verge has shared new quotes that she apparently told employees at a recent meeting.This is from around the same time that Sharma and Matt Booty issued a massive public statement on the future of the Xbox brand, with Sharma highlighting the need to "fix the fundamentals on console and PC" — something she alluded

Pure Xbox 08.05.2026 14:00 Uhr
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Decline’s Drops Mixes Beautiful Visuals With Brutal Combat

There’s a charm to games that look like they’ve been sketched directly onto the screen. Games like Decline's Drops, as it launches on Xbox. The post Decline’s Drops Mixes Beautiful Visuals With Brutal Combat appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 08.05.2026 13:49 Uhr
Two More Big Xbox Series X|S Sequels Have Just Been Confirmed For Summer 2026
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Two More Big Xbox Series X|S Sequels Have Just Been Confirmed For Summer 2026

The return of Aliens and Sinking City!Yesterday was pretty busy for Xbox news and release dates for upcoming Xbox titles in particular, so we didn't get a chance to highlight two big Xbox Series X|S sequels that have just been confirmed for Summer 2026!The first of these is Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2, which expands from three to four player co-op and promises "deeper team-based mechanics", "new and improved classes", a "massive variety of new xenomorphs", and various other improvements. There's no

Pure Xbox 08.05.2026 13:00 Uhr
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Resident Evil Requiem Unleashes Free LEON MUST DIE FOREVER Minigame

Just when it felt like Resident Evil Requiem had already thrown everything possible at players, Capcom has gone and added another reason to head back into the nightmare - LEON MUST DIE FOREVER. The post Resident Evil Requiem Unleashes Free LEON MUST DIE FOREVER Minigame appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 08.05.2026 12:05 Uhr
Official Xbox Dashboard Mockup Hints At Potential Changes Across Console, PC & Mobile
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Official Xbox Dashboard Mockup Hints At Potential Changes Across Console, PC & Mobile

It's all about offering a "Consistent Experience".Yesterday, we highlighted the new Xbox Game Dev Update episode that had been posted to YouTube, which included a complete broadcast of Jason Ronald's next-gen presentation from GDC 2026 back in March.Following this, Tom Warren over at The Verge pointed out that the presentation included a "Consistent Experience" image showing off the Xbox dashboard across multiple devices, complete with changes to the UI for each of them.Read the full article on

Pure Xbox 08.05.2026 12:00 Uhr
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Super Adventure Hand Gives Platforming A Big Thumbs Up

You’ve played as a plumber, a hedgehog, a bandicoots and more than one goat over the years, but now it’s time for something a little more… hands-on. Super Adventure Hand has arrived on Xbox, bringing with it a wonderfully daft premise built around one very determined crawling hand. The post Super Adventure Hand Gives Platforming A Big Thumbs Up appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 08.05.2026 10:44 Uhr
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Decline’s Drops Review

It probably won’t be a game for everyone, but if you grew up playing classic brawler platformers, then there will be an immediate familiarity with Decline’s Drops. The post Decline’s Drops Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 08.05.2026 10:14 Uhr
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Demons, Princesses And Turn-Based Battles Await In Akuma Rise

If there’s one publisher that simply refuses to slow down when it comes to old-school RPGs, it’s KEMCO. Barely a month seems to pass without another retro-inspired fantasy adventure appearing on Xbox, and now the latest has arrived in the form of Akuma Rise. The post Demons, Princesses And Turn-Based Battles Await In Akuma Rise appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 08.05.2026 10:13 Uhr
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Codename: Black Crow Delivers Retro Shooter Action With Heart

Codename: Black Crow looks like it’s aiming for something a little more emotional alongside all the bullets and explosions. The post Codename: Black Crow Delivers Retro Shooter Action With Heart appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 08.05.2026 08:59 Uhr