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Xbox Leaders Outline Five 'Realities' That Will Be Addressed Over The Next 100 Days
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Xbox Leaders Outline Five 'Realities' That Will Be Addressed Over The Next 100 Days

A period that's said to be about resetting the business.Last night, around the same time that reports were suggesting Xbox was in line for major job cuts, Asha Sharma and Matt Booty unveiled a message on the Xbox Wire website that they'd shared with Xbox employees earlier in the day.The memo talks about how the first 100 days of Xbox involved plenty of successes, such as the significant number of updates, the Game Pass price decrease, the Xbox Player Voice feedback website, and various other pos

Pure Xbox 11.06.2026 12:00 Uhr
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The Leaf-Clearing Adventure Begins In Sokobear Autumn

For most of us, clearing fallen leaves is one of those chores we'd happily avoid, throwing it in alongside mowing the lawn. For the bear at the heart of Sokobear Autumn, however, it's become a full-time occupation. The post The Leaf-Clearing Adventure Begins In Sokobear Autumn appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 11.06.2026 11:36 Uhr
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Break The Cycle In Dragon Loop

Time loops have become a popular gaming concept in recent years, but Dragon Loop is taking a slightly different approach. The post Break The Cycle In Dragon Loop appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 11.06.2026 11:32 Uhr
Report: Xbox Set For Major Job Cuts, Studio Closure Or 'Lineup Changes' Could Be Involved
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Report: Xbox Set For Major Job Cuts, Studio Closure Or 'Lineup Changes' Could Be Involved

The news we didn't want to hear.Last night, Jason Schreier over at Bloomberg published a report that outlined plans for more Xbox layoffs in the near future, said to be of the "major" kind and taking place in July 2026.The report says that the "exact scale" of the layoffs isn't clear yet, but they're expected "shortly after the close of Microsoft’s fiscal year on June 30". We'll obviously keep an eye out for that news and let you know about it ASAP.Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 11.06.2026 10:00 Uhr
Opinion: 2010 World Cup South Africa Might Be The Best FIFA Game Of All Time
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Opinion: 2010 World Cup South Africa Might Be The Best FIFA Game Of All Time

An incredible game from the Xbox 360 era.The late 2000s and early 2010s were an extremely important time for EA Sports' FIFA series, which had spent much of the past decade losing out in the gameplay department to Konami's Pro Evolution Soccer. With the arrival of the likes of FIFA 08 and FIFA 09, however, the development team began to craft the perfect formula both on and off the pitch, taking the series to new heights while also introducing new features such as Pro Clubs and Ultimate Team that

Pure Xbox 10.06.2026 20:30 Uhr
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Crimson Moon And Nekome: Nazi Hunter Lock In Release Windows

ProbablyMonsters has pulled back the curtain on two of its most intriguing upcoming projects, confirming release plans for both the gothic action-RPG Crimson Moon and the grindhouse-inspired action thriller Nekome: Nazi Hunter. The post Crimson Moon And Nekome: Nazi Hunter Lock In Release Windows appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 10.06.2026 17:31 Uhr
"It's Hard To Say" - Xbox Boss Isn't Sure The Activision Blizzard Deal Has Paid Off
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"It's Hard To Say" - Xbox Boss Isn't Sure The Activision Blizzard Deal Has Paid Off

"It was bought at a time when our strategy was predominantly on the core consoles".Remember when Microsoft bought Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion, and everyone assumed that Xbox would become the dominant force on the back of franchises like Call of Duty?It hasn't quite played out like that; since the merger was done, Xbox hardware sales have slumped. Microsoft has also made multiple rounds of layoffs across its business, including Xbox Game Studios. Thousands of roles have been lost, and s

Pure Xbox 10.06.2026 17:30 Uhr
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Pick Your Country And Compete In Rematch’s New Nations Cup Event

Sloclap is now rolling out Season 4 of Rematch, bringing a brand-new Nations Cup event, fresh rewards and a collection of gameplay improvements across Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 and PC. The post Pick Your Country And Compete In Rematch’s New Nations Cup Event appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 10.06.2026 17:12 Uhr
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma "Doesn't Believe" GenAI World Models Will Replace AAA Games
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Xbox CEO Asha Sharma "Doesn't Believe" GenAI World Models Will Replace AAA Games

"I've really come to appreciate the depth and the complexity of art".Xbox boss Asha Sharma has been speaking to Fortune about the wider industry and the future of gaming hardware, and it should come as no great shock to learn that AI came up as a topic at one point.Sharma's previous role was President of Microsoft's CoreAI product, so you'd imagine she'd be quite bullish about the impact of the highly controversial technology – but, as she has proven in the past, she's keen to see it applied in

Pure Xbox 10.06.2026 16:30 Uhr
Major Nelson Reveals He's Working With Xbox Again As 'Host' For FanFest 2026
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Major Nelson Reveals He's Working With Xbox Again As 'Host' For FanFest 2026

Asha Sharma brings back the beloved Xbox veteran.Back in July of 2023, Major Nelson (real name Larry Hryb) announced his departure from Xbox and Microsoft after 20 years, and it marked a sad moment for the community that had loved his work throughout the history of the brand.Of course, a lot of that work was behind-the-scenes — he was the Principal Program Manager at Xbox for nine years, helping to build the Xbox Live and achievement systems amongst other things, and then spent the next 11 years

Pure Xbox 10.06.2026 15:30 Uhr
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Docked Expands With Deep Waters DLC – Bringing New Challenges To Port Wake

The docks never stay quiet for long, and that's certainly the case in Docked as Saber Interactive has launched the game's first major DLC expansion - Deep Waters. The post Docked Expands With Deep Waters DLC – Bringing New Challenges To Port Wake appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 10.06.2026 15:06 Uhr
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Teardown Heads Into The Jungle With New Relics of Barkuna Expansion

There are few games quite as satisfying as Teardown when it comes to causing absolute chaos, but its latest expansion takes a slightly different route. Rather than throwing players straight into another demolition playground, Relics of Barkuna sends treasure hunters deep into a forgotten civilisation, blending exploration, puzzle-solving and destruction in equal measure. The post Teardown Heads Into The Jungle With New Relics of Barkuna Expansion appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 10.06.2026 14:58 Uhr
Here's What's In The 'Premium Upgrade' Editions For Fable, Gears & Halo On Xbox
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Here's What's In The 'Premium Upgrade' Editions For Fable, Gears & Halo On Xbox

Early access being one of the major perks.As always, Xbox is continuing the formula of adding Premium Upgrades for the likes of Halo: Campaign Evolved, Gears of War: E-Day and Fable, all of which kicked off their pre-orders following the Xbox Games Showcase on Sunday.The Premium Upgrade contains all the same content as the Premium Edition for these games, but with one key difference - it doesn't include the base game. Basically, the idea is that the "Upgrade" is for people who can already access

Pure Xbox 10.06.2026 14:30 Uhr
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Secret Paws – Cozy Apartments Review

Once the rooms start telling their own stories, Unpacking-style, then I think Secret Paws - Cozy Apartments could be something very good indeed. The post Secret Paws – Cozy Apartments Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 10.06.2026 13:32 Uhr