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Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (May 7-10)
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Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (May 7-10)

Including the hugely popular 'Deadside'.Xbox's latest Free Play Days selection is rolling out now! At the moment, it looks like we've got two games confirmed for the program - including survival shooter Deadside which had a very popular start on Xbox and PC just over a year ago.Here's your FPD lineup this week:Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 07.05.2026 13:00 Uhr
Mixtape Is Your Latest Day One Game Pass Title, And It's Available Today (May 7)
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Mixtape Is Your Latest Day One Game Pass Title, And It's Available Today (May 7)

Making a new record?Welcome to your latest Xbox Game Pass roundup! Today we've got just the one game entering the library, but it's a big one in the form of day one title Mixtape - from the folks behind The Artful Escape.This Life is Strange-esque title has been on our radar for some time now, and we're interested to see how it lands with players, including those on Xbox Game Pass. Without further ado, here's a quick introduction to this new day one title:Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 07.05.2026 12:00 Uhr
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BAHAMUT AND THE WAQWAQ TREE Brings Arabian Mythology To Xbox And PlayStation

There’s no shortage of underwater adventures in gaming, but BAHAMUT AND THE WAQWAQ TREE immediately stands out thanks to its setting, atmosphere and mythology-inspired world. The post BAHAMUT AND THE WAQWAQ TREE Brings Arabian Mythology To Xbox And PlayStation appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 07.05.2026 11:21 Uhr
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Stranger Than Heaven – RGG Studio’s Wildest Gamble Yet?

Freshly showcased during the 'Xbox Presents: A Special Look at Stranger Than Heaven' event, the next project from SEGA and RGG Studio appears to be a major departure from the studio’s previous games. The post Stranger Than Heaven – RGG Studio’s Wildest Gamble Yet? appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 07.05.2026 10:33 Uhr
Xbox Dedicates Entire Showcase To Stranger Than Heaven, Releasing Winter 2026 On Game Pass
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Xbox Dedicates Entire Showcase To Stranger Than Heaven, Releasing Winter 2026 On Game Pass

"An epic saga of men battling through five eras and five cities.".Today's first edition of the "Xbox Presents" showcase has just finished, with this one being entirely focused on the new RGG Studio game known as Stranger Than Heaven - now confirmed to be releasing at some point in Winter 2026.You can watch the entire showcase up above, which goes into detail about the backstory behind the game, some of the main characters in it (including an appearance from Snoop Dogg), and of course, how the ga

Pure Xbox 07.05.2026 01:30 Uhr
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Why The Super Mario Galaxy Games Are The Best In The Series

The vast majority believe that Super Mario 64 is the best adventure featuring the mustached plumber. I just so happen to disagree. The post Why The Super Mario Galaxy Games Are The Best In The Series appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 06.05.2026 20:43 Uhr
Elite Dangerous Players Warn Of Downsides With Console Version On Xbox Game Pass
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Elite Dangerous Players Warn Of Downsides With Console Version On Xbox Game Pass

"If you have a PC, it's defo better to play there".When Xbox announced its latest massive batch of new Xbox Game Pass titles, one of the games that caught our eye was Elite Dangerous, and unfortunately not for the best of reasons.Don't get us wrong — Elite Dangerous is a great game! Unfortunately though, console development was cancelled all the way back in early 2022, meaning just "critical updates" would be issued to the Xbox version going forward.Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 06.05.2026 20:30 Uhr
More Than 50% Of Hardcore Gamers Don't Buy Full-Priced Games Anymore, Survey Finds
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More Than 50% Of Hardcore Gamers Don't Buy Full-Priced Games Anymore, Survey Finds

Saying no to $70.A new survey has revealed that more than half of hardcore gamers from multiple age groups no longer pay full price for video games, with just 20% of one age range saying that they'd pay full whack for a new release.The survey has been been carried out by IGN, in association with Kantar and UC Berkeley, and subsequently shared by outlet VGC. It splits participants into three age ranges — 14-29, 30-44 and 46-61 (sorry, 45-year olds) — with the youngest age range most likely to go

Pure Xbox 06.05.2026 19:00 Uhr
Xbox CEO Reveals New Start-Up Animation Coming To Consoles Next Week
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Xbox CEO Reveals New Start-Up Animation Coming To Consoles Next Week

"Sound on!".We're getting a new start-up animation for the first time in six years!Xbox boss Asha Sharma has announced today that the following boot-up sequence will be coming to Xbox next Wednesday (which presumably means Series X, Series S and Xbox One), and it even includes a new sound design.Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 06.05.2026 17:55 Uhr
17 Arcade Archives Games Have Quietly Released For Xbox Series X|S In 2026 So Far
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17 Arcade Archives Games Have Quietly Released For Xbox Series X|S In 2026 So Far

They're going under the radar somewhat.Whenever we publish our new games roundups, especially on the weekends, it's very rare that they contain any Arcade Archives titles — they just don't get publicised much ahead of release, so we never really come across them.However, they do appear in the "New Games" section on the Microsoft Store on a regular basis, to the point where we've already had 17 Arcade Archives titles (if you count May 7th's new addition) on Xbox already in 2026.Read the full arti

Pure Xbox 06.05.2026 16:30 Uhr
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Magic Sheep Review

Whether looking at the barebones gameplay, level design that repeats itself, or the lack of polish present, Magic Sheep contains all the qualities you'd associate with disappointment. The post Magic Sheep Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 06.05.2026 16:01 Uhr
The 'Best-Selling PC Game Of 1997' Is Finally Releasing On Xbox This May
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The 'Best-Selling PC Game Of 1997' Is Finally Releasing On Xbox This May

A "brand-new, re-imagined, and expanded version" of Riven.All the way back in 1997, developer Cyan Worlds (then known as Cyan Productions) released the highly-anticipated follow-up to 1995's Myst in the form of Riven, and it's been cited by Cyan since then as the best-selling PC game of '97.Now, almost three decades on, the beloved puzzle game is finally getting an Xbox version on May 19th (the same day as Forza Horizon 6's release), coming to Series X, Series S and PC with Xbox Play Anywhere su

Pure Xbox 06.05.2026 15:15 Uhr
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Can You Survive THE TAG-ALONG OBSESSION?

Why the hell do we want to play THE TAG-ALONG OBSESSION so much then? The post Can You Survive THE TAG-ALONG OBSESSION? appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 06.05.2026 14:46 Uhr
Feature: 30 Xbox Series X|S Games To Look Forward To In May-December 2026
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Feature: 30 Xbox Series X|S Games To Look Forward To In May-December 2026

Eight months of fantastic new games are ahead of us!Update: As mentioned, we're updating this feature on a monthly basis, and it's now been adjusted for May. We've taken a few games away, added a few in, and changed a handful of dates around for games like Star Wars: Galactic Racer.With 2026 now starting to kick into gear, it's time to look ahead at what this year has in store for us! There are hundreds and hundreds of games that will be releasing on Xbox in 2026, and we've whittled down the cur

Pure Xbox 06.05.2026 14:00 Uhr
Halo Infinite Adds New Game Mode, Six Months After Its 'Last' Major Content Update
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Halo Infinite Adds New Game Mode, Six Months After Its 'Last' Major Content Update

Say hello to Operation Firefight: Gauntlet.Back in November of 2025, we reported on Halo Infinite's final major content update for Xbox and PC, with the development team noting at the time how they needed to put extra focus on multiple new Halo titles in the works.So, there was a lot of surprise last night when a sizeable Halo Infinite update randomly appeared, and it's since been revealed that this new update adds a new game mode in the form of Operation Firefight: Gauntlet!Read the full articl

Pure Xbox 06.05.2026 13:00 Uhr
Five Games Are Available Today Across Various Tiers Of Xbox Game Pass (May 6)
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Five Games Are Available Today Across Various Tiers Of Xbox Game Pass (May 6)

Here's what's coming to XGP Premium & Ultimate today.Welcome to your latest Xbox Game Pass update! Today, we've got five games joining various tiers of the service - two of which are completely new for Game Pass Ultimate players, with the other three moving over to Premium.Here's a quick breakdown of these new XGP additions:Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 06.05.2026 12:00 Uhr
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Versebound – Mixing Mythology And Survivor Chaos

Set against the backdrop of Kalevala-inspired mythology, Versebound mixes survivor-like combat, with roguelite progression and a surprisingly moody fantasy atmosphere. The post Versebound – Mixing Mythology And Survivor Chaos appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 06.05.2026 10:21 Uhr