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Xbox Game Pass Lost 'Millions' Of Subscribers Following October 2025 Price Increase
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Xbox Game Pass Lost 'Millions' Of Subscribers Following October 2025 Price Increase

Xbox CSO Matthew Ball confirms it.There was a lot of controversy in October of last year when Xbox announced that it was increasing the prices of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass by quite a substantial amount - XGPU went from $19.99 to $29.99 per-month.So, it comes as no surprise that the decision had a severely detrimental effect on the number of subscribers to the service overall, with new Xbox Chief Strategy Officer Matthew Ball confirming in an interview yesterday that "millions" of

Pure Xbox 09.06.2026 14:00 Uhr
Stellar Blade: Blood Rain Dev Hints At Potential Day One Xbox Release
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Stellar Blade: Blood Rain Dev Hints At Potential Day One Xbox Release

"We just want to reach out to as many fans as possible".One of the games that we didn't even talk about following last Tuesday's PlayStation State of Play event was Stellar Blade: Blood Rain, as no platforms were revealed for it, and the original game was a launch exclusive for PS5.It sounds like things are going to be different this time around though, as developer Shift Up has announced it will be self-publishing Blood Rain, whereas Sony Interactive Entertainment published the original.Read th

Pure Xbox 09.06.2026 13:00 Uhr
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Rain, Snow And Wind Combine In Poetic Trio

Some games simply want players to slow down, take in the scenery and enjoy a particular feeling. That's very much the idea behind Poetic Trio, the latest release from developer Tonguç Bodur and publisher Sometimes You. The post Rain, Snow And Wind Combine In Poetic Trio appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 09.06.2026 12:34 Uhr
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Ground Pound Your Way Through Beetle Shock

A determined beetle with a surprisingly powerful slam attack? That''s all you need in Beetle Shock. The post Ground Pound Your Way Through Beetle Shock appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 09.06.2026 12:16 Uhr
Two Games Return To Xbox Game Pass Across Tuesday & Wednesday (June 9-10)
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Two Games Return To Xbox Game Pass Across Tuesday & Wednesday (June 9-10)

Easily missed, so let's round them up!It's already been a hectic few days for Xbox Game Pass! We covered the additions for Monday (June 8th) yesterday, which included Undisputed and Solarpunk, and now we've got another two titles that might go under the radar on Tuesday and Wednesday - Persona 5 Royal on Tuesday, and 33 Immortals 1.0 on Wednesday.You probably don't need much introduction to Persona 5 Royal, which is widely considered to be one of the greatest RPGS ever made. Just make sure you s

Pure Xbox 09.06.2026 12:00 Uhr
Xbox Employee Responds To New Trailer Showing PS5 Logo For Gears Of War E-Day
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Xbox Employee Responds To New Trailer Showing PS5 Logo For Gears Of War E-Day

"I can confirm this is not true".One of the big announcements of the Xbox Games Showcase 2026 was that Gears of War: E-Day would be an Xbox console exclusive, so imagine our surprise when a new trailer popped up today with a PS5 logo next to the game!Yes, as part of the latest Official Xbox Podcast episode, a trailer for Gears of War: E-Day with a mention of PS5 was included in the broadcast. It's since been taken down, but loads of people have been highlighting it on social media.Read the full

Pure Xbox 09.06.2026 01:00 Uhr
Xbox CSO Says Console Demand Is Outstripping Supply Amidst A 'Crisis' For Component Prices
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Xbox CSO Says Console Demand Is Outstripping Supply Amidst A 'Crisis' For Component Prices

“We are producing them as quickly as possible".We've all heard about how AI has caused component prices to increase substantially over the past few months, highlighted by a significant global RAM shortage amongst other things, and Xbox's Chief Strategy Officer has been speaking today about how it's continuing to cause a "crisis" for new hardware.In an interview with The Game Business, Xbox's Matthew Ball admitted the crisis could continue for some time yet, and that "it's not a question of appet

Pure Xbox 08.06.2026 22:19 Uhr
'This Is The Start Of A Program' - Xbox Exec Addresses Questions Around Exclusivity
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'This Is The Start Of A Program' - Xbox Exec Addresses Questions Around Exclusivity

But we still don't yet have all the answers.Unsurprisingly, it seems that everyone related to Team Xbox is being asked about exclusive games this week, and that includes the new Xbox Chief Strategy Officer, Matthew Ball.In an interview with The Game Business, Ball gave a lengthy answer about how Xbox is going to approach exclusivity in the future. He started off by insisting that the mention of two exclusive titles (Gears and Clockwork Revolution) in the Xbox Games Showcase was "important" as it

Pure Xbox 08.06.2026 20:38 Uhr
Microsoft Aims To Ensure Scalpers Don't Ruin Xbox Series X25 Release
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Microsoft Aims To Ensure Scalpers Don't Ruin Xbox Series X25 Release

"It's top of mind".One of the most well-received announcements from the Xbox Games Showcase was the reveal of the Xbox Series X25 limited edition console to celebrate Xbox's 25th anniversary, and based on first impressions, it seems like it's going to sell extremely well when it releases in November of this year.That means we could have a potentially troubling situation on our hands - a limited edition product with mass demand. Scalpers will undoubtedly be looking to make a quick buck on the sys

Pure Xbox 08.06.2026 19:00 Uhr
Roundup: 10 Of The Best Xbox Announcements We Saw At IGN Live 2026
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Roundup: 10 Of The Best Xbox Announcements We Saw At IGN Live 2026

A two-day extravaganza of reveals.Amidst all of the showcases taking place over the past few days, the folks over at IGN held their own type of two-day event that spanned multiple hours - they called it IGN Live 2026.Despite not being a traditional showcase, this event included loads of announcements for games across multiple platforms, including Xbox. There were so many trailers and deep dives in this event that we can't possibly feature it all, so we thought we'd pick out 10 of the best and mo

Pure Xbox 08.06.2026 18:00 Uhr
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Monster Rush Survivors Review

Monster Rush Survivors had to make concessions as a budget Bullet Heaven game. But I can’t help feeling that the wrong concessions were made. The post Monster Rush Survivors Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 08.06.2026 17:48 Uhr
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Renewable Energy Powers Solarpunk’s Sky-High Game Pass Adventure

Survival games usually begin with a problem. You're stranded, starving, freezing, being chased by monsters, or desperately punching trees because that's apparently how civilisation starts. But not in Solarpunk. The post Renewable Energy Powers Solarpunk’s Sky-High Game Pass Adventure appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 08.06.2026 17:21 Uhr
Xbox Studio Ninja Theory Confirms 'Project: Mara' Has Been Cancelled
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Xbox Studio Ninja Theory Confirms 'Project: Mara' Has Been Cancelled

Senua is taking priority instead.All the way back in January of 2020, Xbox studio Ninja Theory announced a new "in-development experimental title" in the horror genre known as Project: Mara. Details were very minimal at the time, but we did get a teaser trailer along with a brief description of what they were going for:"Project: Mara will be a real-world and grounded representation of mental terror. Based on real lived experience accounts and in-depth research, our aim is to recreate the horrors

Pure Xbox 08.06.2026 16:30 Uhr
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Escape Simulator Review

Escape Simulator becomes very tempting indeed. It might even replace a trudge into town. The post Escape Simulator Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 08.06.2026 15:08 Uhr
Roundup: All The Biggest Xbox Reveals From The PC Gaming Show 2026
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Roundup: All The Biggest Xbox Reveals From The PC Gaming Show 2026

You thought the showcases were over?!Last night, immediately following the conclusion of the Xbox Games Showcase 2026, we were treated to another event in the form of the PC Gaming Show 2026 - something that we admittedly weren't paying that much attention to!Nevertheless, even though this show always focuses on PC above all else, it usually includes plenty of upcoming Xbox games as well. That's exactly what happened last night, with lots of titles mentioned for Xbox along the way.Read the full

Pure Xbox 08.06.2026 15:00 Uhr