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Reaction: Xbox Is Changing For The Better, And Now Microsoft Needs To Be Consistent
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Reaction: Xbox Is Changing For The Better, And Now Microsoft Needs To Be Consistent

A new Xbox is emerging, and we hope it lasts.Over the last week or so, we've seen yet more big changes over at Team Xbox. Following on from a busy few months with Asha Sharma in place, Microsoft announced a reversal in its Xbox Game Pass strategy; dropping day one Call of Duty as a result. Then, just the other day, Team Green put forward its new vision for Xbox, complete with four core aims laid out by the new leadership team. It's now very evident that Xbox is going in a different direction, an

Pure Xbox 26.04.2026 15:00 Uhr
'I've Ordered A Series X, I'm Back In' - Lapsed Xbox Fan Attracts The Attention Of Asha Sharma
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'I've Ordered A Series X, I'm Back In' - Lapsed Xbox Fan Attracts The Attention Of Asha Sharma

"Hell yes".Since Asha Sharma has taken up her new role as Xbox boss, she's been quite open with fans online. Indeed, we've seen Sharma chat very publicly with Xbox followers since taking over a few months ago - and this past week, one of her to-the-point responses to a lapsed fan went viral on Twitter.In short, an Xbox fan known as 'GiboAgain' posted on social media about buying a Series X again after Microsoft's recent changes to its gaming goals. Sharma then responded with a simple "hell yes",

Pure Xbox 26.04.2026 13:00 Uhr
Talking Point: Do You Still Get Excited About Remakes On Xbox In 2026?
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Talking Point: Do You Still Get Excited About Remakes On Xbox In 2026?

Black Flag Resynced is speaking to us...Each and every year, hundreds of new games are thrown at us on Xbox, and we're almost always down to experience something brand-new in the gaming world. However, in recent years, remakes have seemingly become increasingly common on the platform - especially for some of these massive franchises that now have longer and longer development times.Insert Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced. The upcoming Ubisoft remake was finally revealed this week, and we've

Pure Xbox 25.04.2026 17:00 Uhr
Guide: Xbox Game Pass: All Games Coming Soon In May 2026
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Guide: Xbox Game Pass: All Games Coming Soon In May 2026

All the confirmed reveals so far.Looking for a complete list of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in May 2026? It can be pretty difficult to keep track of all the comings and goings in the world of Xbox Game Pass every month, so we've put together this handy guide to provide an overview of what's coming to the service over the next few weeks.Without further ado, here's the list of all new games coming soon on Xbox Game Pass in May 2026 (so far):Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 25.04.2026 15:30 Uhr
Feature: These 30+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (April 27-May 1)
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Feature: These 30+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (April 27-May 1)

Including six more Game Pass additions!Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for April 27 - May 1! We've got a very busy week ahead of us, with no less than six Game Pass titles on the way including Aphelion and Trepang2, while other major releases include Invincible Vs and the latest expansion for Diablo IV (Lord of Hatred). Lots of good stuff here!Here's what's coming to Xbox next week:Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 25.04.2026 14:00 Uhr
Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 25-26)
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Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 25-26)

Catching up on some April releases?Welcome to your final weekend of April 2026! It's been a busy week of activity across Xbox and Game Pass, with the latter even getting a new Microsoft first-party release in recent days.Here's what we're playing this weekend:Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 25.04.2026 13:00 Uhr
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Floor 9 Traps Players In A Looping Hotel Nightmare On Xbox

Some places you check into… and some places refuse to let you leave. Have a guess which way Floor 9 goes... The post Floor 9 Traps Players In A Looping Hotel Nightmare On Xbox appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 25.04.2026 10:22 Uhr
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Farm Manager World Plants Its Flag On Xbox

If you’ve ever fancied turning a humble plot into a globe-spanning agricultural empire, Farm Manager World is here to make that dream a reality. The post Farm Manager World Plants Its Flag On Xbox appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 25.04.2026 10:20 Uhr
Random: Three New Xbox Slogans Have Been Added To The Office Windows At Microsoft HQ
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Random: Three New Xbox Slogans Have Been Added To The Office Windows At Microsoft HQ

Defining the next era of Xbox.At the very end of yesterday's big Xbox statement about where the brand is going in the future, Xbox boss Asha Sharma and EVP Matt Booty mentioned how they've "honored our commitments of great games, return of Xbox, and future of play" after 62 days of being in their new roles.It turns out that these three slogans — "great games", "return of Xbox" and "future of play" — have all been added to the windows inside of Microsoft HQ, as shared by Xbox's VP of next-gen (Ja

Pure Xbox 24.04.2026 20:30 Uhr
Asha Sharma Says Xbox Is Investing To Make Series X|S Consoles A 'First-Class Experience Again'
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Asha Sharma Says Xbox Is Investing To Make Series X|S Consoles A 'First-Class Experience Again'

That's how important they are to the new leadership.In yesterday's big Xbox statement from Asha Sharma and Matt Booty, there was a mention in one of the priority sections about how they wanted to "stabilize Gen9 as a healthy and high-quality base", with Gen9 referring to the ninth generation of Xbox consoles in the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S.When questioned about this in a follow-up interview by GameFile, Sharma explained that Xbox is "investing in as a first-class experience again", and t

Pure Xbox 24.04.2026 19:00 Uhr
It's Been Years Since Xbox Acquired A Studio, But It Sounds Like They're Considering It Again
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It's Been Years Since Xbox Acquired A Studio, But It Sounds Like They're Considering It Again

There's a mention of "M&A" in the big new statement.It's been a very long time since Xbox last acquired a studio, and to be honest we're still a little traumatised by that whole process (!) — it was a very drawn out takeover of Activision Blizzard that lasted almost two full years.The takeover finally completed in late 2023, and we haven't seen studio acquisitions from Xbox in recent years, but new boss Asha Sharma and EVP Matt Booty have suggested that more takeovers could be on the cards going

Pure Xbox 24.04.2026 18:00 Uhr
Expedition 33 Celebrates One-Year Anniversary With Small Update On Xbox & Beyond
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Expedition 33 Celebrates One-Year Anniversary With Small Update On Xbox & Beyond

"Happy 1 Year Anniversary of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33!!".Can you believe it's been one year since Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 first launched on Xbox Game Pass back in April of 2025?! The game ended up being a massive success — more than anyone could have expected — and took home the Game of the Year award at The Game Awards 2025, while also being crowned the biggest third-party launch on Xbox Game Pass last year.To mark the first anniversary, developer Sandfall Interactive has issued a surpri

Pure Xbox 24.04.2026 16:30 Uhr
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Smash Windows And Score Big In Indoor Baseball

Forget perfectly manicured diamonds and official rules. Indoor Baseball is here to flip the sport on its head, launching on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC with Play Anywhere support. The post Smash Windows And Score Big In Indoor Baseball appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 24.04.2026 16:12 Uhr
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OBLITACRATER – High-Risk, High-Score Arcade Chaos

There’s chasing a high score… and then there’s risking everything for it. OBLITACRATER has officially launched on Xbox Series X|S and PC with Play Anywhere support. The post OBLITACRATER – High-Risk, High-Score Arcade Chaos appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 24.04.2026 16:04 Uhr
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Kingdom’s Return: Time-Eating Fruit And The Ancient Monster – Now On Xbox

There’s something satisfying about building something back up from nothing, and Kingdom's Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster leans fully into that idea. The post Kingdom’s Return: Time-Eating Fruit And The Ancient Monster – Now On Xbox appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 24.04.2026 15:55 Uhr
Kiln Players Share Their First Reviews Of The New Xbox Game Studios Title
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Kiln Players Share Their First Reviews Of The New Xbox Game Studios Title

Here's what people are saying on day one.Yesterday was a bit of an unfortunate day for Xbox and Double Fine to launch Kiln — not only is it a smaller-scale release anyway, but it got caught up in the major statement about Xbox's future that dominated the headlines.Still, there are definitely people checking this game out on Xbox Game Pass and beyond, and considering there were no reviews prior to release (probably because it's an online multiplayer title), we thought we'd have a browse of the fi

Pure Xbox 24.04.2026 15:30 Uhr
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Guts ‘n Grunts Sr. Blasts Onto Xbox With Old-School Action And One Last Run

At times, all you need is a gun, a target, and absolutely no intention of slowing down. Guts 'n Grunts Sr. delivers exactly that, launching on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC (with Play Anywhere support). The post Guts ‘n Grunts Sr. Blasts Onto Xbox With Old-School Action And One Last Run appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 24.04.2026 15:13 Uhr
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Emoji Battlefield – Summer Vacation Delivers Sun, Sand And Absolute Chaos

What should have been a peaceful getaway quickly turns into something far more chaotic in Emoji Battlefield - Summer Vacation, now live on Xbox Series X|S. The post Emoji Battlefield – Summer Vacation Delivers Sun, Sand And Absolute Chaos appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 24.04.2026 14:57 Uhr