To stretch a Wizard of Oz analogy, this could have done with a little more heart, brains and bravery. The post Wizard of Oz: Hidden Object Games Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.
After a long and rather storied path, Subnautica 2 is finally out in early access, allowing people to once again test how deep their fear of the ocean goes. Or learn that they actually have a fear of the sea. The post Subnautica 2 – Hands-On with the Co-op Ocean Survival Hype appeared first on TheXboxHub.
Could we see others over the next 12 months?The big talking point last night was Xbox's decision to make Gears of War: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution "Xbox console exclusives", which means they won't appear on PS5 or Nintendo Switch 2 in the future.Xbox CCO Matt Booty then elaborated on this a bit more following the event, stating that Xbox will decide exclusivity on a case-by-case basis going forward, but the team won't be altering "big multiplayer games and live service games" along with games
Xbox Game Pass is wasting no time in filling out its June schedule. Subscribers are now looking ahead to another substantial wave of additions, with everything from cozy survival crafting and boxing action to beloved JRPGs and cooperative space exploration landing over the next few days. The post Game Pass Continues Its June Hot Streak With Six New Additions appeared first on TheXboxHub.
Is Arkane Studios still "hard at work" on it?What's going on with Marvel's Blade?That's one of the questions we've seen asked quite a lot over the past 12 hours-or-so, as the Bethesda / Arkane Studios game didn't make an appearance at the Xbox Games Showcase 2026 despite being announced back in 2023.Read the full article on purexbox.com
Some games create genres. Others refine them. Thief: The Dark Project Remastered falls firmly into the first category, and this winter a whole new generation of players will get the chance to discover why. The post Thief: The Dark Project Remastered Sneaks Back Onto Console And PC This Winter appeared first on TheXboxHub.
Few indie shooters made quite the impression that El Paso, Elsewhere did back in 2023, blending explosive Max Payne-inspired action with a surprisingly emotional neo-noir story. Now, developer Strange Scaffold is ready to continue that journey, officially unveiling El Paso, Elsewhere 2 during the PC Gaming Show. The post Strange Scaffold Reveals El Paso, Elsewhere 2 appeared first on TheXboxHub.
For years, Persona fans have been waiting for ATLUS to finally pull back the curtain on the next mainline entry in one of gaming's most beloved RPG franchises. At the Xbox Games Showcase 2026, that wait came to an end as Persona 6 was officially unveiled. But that wasn't the only major announcement, with ATLUS also confirming a release date for Persona 4 Revival and opening pre-orders immediately. The post Persona 6 Revealed As Persona 4 Revival Gets Release Date And Game Pass Launch appeared fi
Step into the ring.Welcome to a new week! Following all the madness of the Xbox Games Showcase yesterday, we're kicking off Monday with a pair of new Xbox Game Pass titles, including a day one release along with a popular 2024 boxing game.The boxing game is obviously Undisputed, which we previously awarded a "Good" 7/10 score in our Pure Xbox review, while the day one release is Solarpunk - a survival game set in a world of floating islands in the sky.Read the full article on purexbox.com
Magic tricks are usually designed to fool an audience. In Magicians: The Devilâs Deal, they might just save your life. The post Magicians: The Devilâs Deal Revealed – A Dark Victorian FPS Coming To Game Pass appeared first on TheXboxHub.
"We know exclusives are important".Following today's Xbox Games Showcase 2026, Xbox's Chief Content Officer (Matt Booty) appeared an interview with Gamertag Radio host Parris, and he was asked about Xbox's announcement of two new console exclusives.Booty explained that the team at Xbox are aware of how important exclusives are, and they want to reward the fans as well, but they'll be judging things on a case-by-case basis. He mentions that big multiplayer games will continue to launch across all
"An all-new campaign expansion that unleashes a brutal new chapter".We haven't got long to wait for a major DOOM: The Dark Ages expansion!It's been announced today that DOOM: The Dark Ages - Revelations will officially release on July 9th, promising "an all-new campaign expansion that unleashes a brutal new chapter of the Slayerâs saga".Read the full article on purexbox.com
Serious numbers for these two!If you were in any doubt about how much people are excited for Persona 4 Revival and Persona 6, you need only look at the early viewing figures for all the trailers over on the official Xbox YouTube channel.At the time of writing, around two hours since the conclusion of the Xbox Games Showcase 2026, Persona 6 is easily in the lead for the most views at 146,000. Persona 4 Revival is second with 98,000 views, followed by Gears of War: E-Day with 72,000. With that in
Another Game Pass and Play Anywhere title.Today's Xbox Games Showcase 2026 included an appearance from State of Decay 3, which randomly showed up back in April for the first time in ages to mark its Alpha playtests, and it's now officially set to release in 2027.The latest trailer is a quite lengthy gameplay reveal that certainly looks the part, and we have little doubt that State of Decay 3 is going to be well worth playing whenever it eventually arrives next year.Read the full article on purex
"Play as Axel in an all-new, high-octane adventure".One of the games that seemed to attract the most attention at today's Xbox Games Showcase 2026 was Crazy Taxi: World Tour, which was announced by SEGA with a 2027 release date for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S.This game is an "all-new, high-octane adventure" in the Crazy Taxi series that'll feature a World Tour Campaign, Arcade Mode and online multiplayer, and at first glance the footage is looking pretty authentic and impressive.Read the ful
Published by Xbox, developed by a legendary studio.For what feels like a very long time, we've been hearing rumours that Toys for Bob might be developing a new Spyro game for Xbox, and that's now officially the case - it's called Spyro: A Realm Beyond!This was unveiled during today's Xbox Games Showcase 2026, and it's a brand-new adventure from the studio behind the Spyro Reignited Trilogy, Crash Bandicoot 4, various Skylanders games, and lots of other family-friendly titles.Read the full articl
At first glance, Vivarium looks like the kind of peaceful life sim that encourages players to slow down and enjoy the little things. Spend time tending a garden, chatting with neighbours and decorating a cosy home? Sounds idyllic. But beneath that warm exterior lies a mystery waiting to unfold. The post Cozy Life Sim Vivarium Hides A Mystery Beneath Its Beautiful World appeared first on TheXboxHub.
We're here for it.One of the most interesting reveals at today's Xbox Games Showcase 2026 was that of Senua, which is a new game in the Hellblade series from Xbox first-party studio Ninja Theory.We didn't really expect another title so soon after Hellblade 2, but the studio says this is a "different kind" of experience - a leap into the action-adventure space for Senua that's meant to offer "more agency and a lot more gameplay".Read the full article on purexbox.com
Board game fans have spent years exploring the dangerous lands of Terrinoth around kitchen tables and gaming nights. Now, for the first time, that beloved fantasy universe has made the leap to consoles with the surprise arrival of Terrinoth: Heroes of Descent on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. The post Roll For Initiative – Terrinoth: Heroes of Descent Brings A Board Game Legend To Life appeared first on TheXboxHub.
Few arcade racing games have left a mark quite like Crazy Taxi, and now SEGA is finally bringing the legendary series back for a new generation. Revealed during the Xbox Games Showcase 2026, Crazy Taxi: World Tour is set to launch in 2027, sending long-time protagonist Axel on a high-speed journey that stretches far beyond the familiar streets fans know and love. The post The Offspring, Axel And Arcade Chaos Return In Crazy Taxi: World Tour appeared first on TheXboxHub.
Watch the reaction here.Today, following the conclusion of the Xbox Games Showcase 2026, Xbox bosses Asha Sharma and Matt Booty addressed everyone in attendance at Xbox FanFest LA, and they treated them to an incredibly exciting surprise.While celebrating the event and discussing how it's her first Xbox Games Showcase ever, Sharma threw in a mention that if you had "fan" on your badge (which seemingly everyone did), you'd be getting one of the new Xbox Series X25 consoles for free.Read the full
If you've ever played a game and thought, "I wish I could be a troublesome bird and make everyone's day a little worse," then Bad Magpie might be exactly what you're looking for. The post Bad Magpie Brings Feathered Chaos To Xbox Game Pass Next Year appeared first on TheXboxHub.
Talk about a stacked lineup!As expected for any Xbox Games Showcase event, the 2026 edition was absolutely stacked with Xbox Game Pass announcements, some of which were world premieres, and some of which were more minor updates.There's a lot to talk about here â the Gears of War: E-Day, Fable and Halo: Campaign Evolved release dates, for example â but something we particularly wanted to bring your attention to is that Where Winds Meet is shadow dropping today on Xbox Series X and S! This is a fr
The world of A Plague Tale is about to expand in a surprising new direction. Revealed during the Xbox Games Showcase 2026, Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy will take players back in time, introducing a fresh protagonist, a new setting steeped in myth, and a story that predates the events of the acclaimed series. The post Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Heads To Game Pass This August appeared first on TheXboxHub.
