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Wild Blue Skies: How We Brought the Feel of a 90s Arcade Cockpit to XBOX

When we set out to make Wild Blue Skies, we knew exactly what we were taking on. The on-rails shooter is one of those genres that lives in people’s memories in a very specific way. It’s not just a game type; it’s a Saturday morning, it’s a borrowed controller, it’s a high score that means […] The post Wild Blue Skies: How We Brought the Feel of a 90s Arcade Cockpit to XBOX appeared first on XBOX Wire.

Xbox Wire 07.08.2026 21:00 Uhr
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THQ Nordic Showcase 2026: New Worlds, New Stories, New Games, and New Discounts

The 2026 instalment of the THQ Nordic Digital Showcase took place today, offering gamers first and fresh looks at many upcoming titles.  During the showcase, we released the highly anticipated, first chapter in the REANIMAL DLC campaign and kicked off the pre-order campaign for Way of the Hunter 2! In addition, we showed off new […] The post THQ Nordic Showcase 2026: New Worlds, New Stories, New Games, and New Discounts appeared first on XBOX Wire.

Xbox Wire 07.08.2026 19:30 Uhr
Talking Point: Will Xbox's Disc-To-Digital Feature Become Essential For Delisted Games?
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Talking Point: Will Xbox's Disc-To-Digital Feature Become Essential For Delisted Games?

Specifically if Helix has no disc drive...We're still yet to hear about this highly-rumoured (and leaked) disc-to-digital program that Xbox is working on, but do we know that it'll offer some kind of method for converting physical discs to digital licenses when it arrives.<related ids="203281">Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 07.08.2026 18:30 Uhr
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Dinos Collide in Explosive On-Rails Shooter Tailbreak, Out Now

 [1] Well hello there fellow dino-wranglers! I’m Julia Wolbach, and I’m here to share the exciting news about Tailbreak launching on XBOX Series X|S & XPA today, as well as share some secrets and hints to survive this on-rails dino-packed nightmare! We’re dragging you back to the roots of on-rails light gun action as zombies […] The post Dinos Collide in Explosive On-Rails Shooter Tailbreak, Out Now appeared first on XBOX Wire.

Xbox Wire 07.08.2026 17:00 Uhr
The Highest-Rated Metacritic Game Of 2026 Is On Xbox, And We've Never Heard Of It
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The Highest-Rated Metacritic Game Of 2026 Is On Xbox, And We've Never Heard Of It

"Like Geometry Wars? You will love this!".So there I was, just casually browsing Metacritic today to see what the latest rankings are for the "Best Games This Year", and it turns out there's a new champion - a little game called Sektori that I'd never heard of before.Imagine my surprise when I discovered that Sektori is already available for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, and it was actually released back at the end of the last year. The reason it's one of the "Best Games This Year" is because

Pure Xbox 07.08.2026 17:00 Uhr
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INK ENIGMA 2 Arrives On Xbox And PC With 40 Fresh Hidden Object Challenges

We all know that the very finest puzzle games are those that encourage you to slow down rather than speed up. INK ENIGMA 2: Hidden Object Challenges is aiming to do just that. The post INK ENIGMA 2 Arrives On Xbox And PC With 40 Fresh Hidden Object Challenges appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 07.08.2026 16:21 Uhr
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HELLDIVERS 2 x Warhammer 40,000 Legendary Warbond, Launching August 12

The die is cast. The unstoppable force of Freedom is advancing where others fear to tread, emboldened and equipped with Super Earth’s latest instruments of Liberation – and secure in the knowledge that approved replacements are standing by for deployment. Helldivers, prepare to paint the galaxy all the colours of Freedom, one righteous basecoat of […] The post HELLDIVERS 2 x Warhammer 40,000 Legendary Warbond, Launching August 12 appeared first on XBOX Wire.

Xbox Wire 07.08.2026 16:00 Uhr
A Year Later, Grounded 2 Is Preparing For A Major Week Across Multiple Platforms
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A Year Later, Grounded 2 Is Preparing For A Major Week Across Multiple Platforms

What do you think of the Xbox first-party title?It's been a while since we last talked about Grounded 2 here at Pure Xbox, but the Xbox first-party title has been progressing nicely ever since its initial release back in late July of 2025, and now it's preparing for a major week ahead.August 11th marks the "Into The Abyss" update for the game, which focuses on one of the largest areas of Brookhollow Park in the form of the pond, which now allows for deep underwater exploration. We recently had a

Pure Xbox 07.08.2026 16:00 Uhr
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Limbot Stumbles Onto Xbox And Play Anywhere!

Forget piloting giant mechs with military precision. In Limbot, you're trying to control a person wearing a giant cardboard robot costume, with up to four players each taking responsibility for making the oversized creation actually move. The post Limbot Stumbles Onto Xbox And Play Anywhere! appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 07.08.2026 15:24 Uhr
Take-Two CEO Hails 'Astonishing' GTA 6 Pre-Orders, Explains Lack Of Disc Version
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Take-Two CEO Hails 'Astonishing' GTA 6 Pre-Orders, Explains Lack Of Disc Version

He suggests discs don't make sense for certain releases.We've very much on the path towards GTA 6's release now - Take-Two has reconfirmed today as part of their earnings release that it's still scheduled for November 19th, while also hyping up the "Extended Look" on Netflix in late August.It's yet to have been revealed what kind of sales we're looking at for pre-orders alone, but Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has described them as "unprecedented", "astonishing" and "exceptional".Read the full ar

Pure Xbox 07.08.2026 14:45 Uhr
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Next Week on XBOX: New Games for August 10 to 14

Welcome to Next Week on XBOX! In this weekly feature we cover all the games coming soon to XBOX Series X|S, XBOX One, XBOX on PC, and Game Pass! Get more details on these upcoming games below and click their profiles for further info (release dates subject to change). Let’s jump in! EA SPORTS Madden […] The post Next Week on XBOX: New Games for August 10 to 14 appeared first on XBOX Wire.

Xbox Wire 07.08.2026 14:00 Uhr
Feature: 30 Xbox Series X|S Games To Look Forward To In August-December 2026
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Feature: 30 Xbox Series X|S Games To Look Forward To In August-December 2026

Five 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 August. We've taken a few games away, added a few in, and changed a handful of dates around for games that are coming up.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 current list

Pure Xbox 07.08.2026 13:30 Uhr
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Hell Clock Review

Niggles don’t stop me from being a bit of a champion for Hell Clock. The post Hell Clock Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 07.08.2026 13:28 Uhr
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Roll Mad Review

Sure, it’s (dirt) cheap and cheerful, but above all else, Roll Mad is fun. The post Roll Mad Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 07.08.2026 13:24 Uhr
Halo 1 Co-Creator Reveals His Verdict On The Campaign Evolved Remake
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Halo 1 Co-Creator Reveals His Verdict On The Campaign Evolved Remake

"Been slowly playing through Campaign Evolved on Heroic".Everyone's been sharing their thoughts on Halo: Campaign Evolved over the past couple of weeks since it first arrived with the Premium Edition, but what does the Halo 1 co-creator, Marcus Lehto, think of the game so far?Lehto played a massive role in bringing Halo to life back at the turn of the millennium, working in major roles on Halo 1, Halo 2, Halo 3 and Halo: Reach before departing Bungie in 2011. In regards to Campaign Evolved, he's

Pure Xbox 07.08.2026 12:30 Uhr
Here's What The Ghost Recon Wildlands Upgrade Looks Like On Xbox Series X|S
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Here's What The Ghost Recon Wildlands Upgrade Looks Like On Xbox Series X|S

How the new Xbox versions stack up.A newly-upgraded version of Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands officially arrived on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S yesterday, and therefore we've got some footage to bring your way of both versions following the major update.Various YouTube channels have been showing off this footage, but the easiest comparison is via the ever-reliable Fuzion Xbox Testing, which has separate videos for both the Series X and Series S gameplay.Read the full article on purexbox.

Pure Xbox 07.08.2026 11:00 Uhr
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BALL x PIT Signs Off In Style As The Naturalist Update Lands

There aren't many roguelites that have managed to combine the frantic satisfaction of brick-breaking classics with the addictive just one more run formula quite like BALL x PIT. Now, as the game celebrates an impressive 2 million copies sold, developer Kenny Sun and publisher Devolver Digital have released The Naturalist Update - the final free content drop for players across Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PC and mobile. The post BALL x PIT Signs Off In

TheXboxHub 07.08.2026 10:47 Uhr
Gears Of War: E-Day Players Share Their Initial Thoughts On The Multiplayer Beta
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Gears Of War: E-Day Players Share Their Initial Thoughts On The Multiplayer Beta

Now live in early access.Last night marked the arrival of the Gears of War: E-Day Beta in early access for pre-order customers and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate / PC Game Pass members, so we've started to see a bunch of impressions over the past few hours.We were very intrigued to see how people would react to this one when we went hands-on a few weeks ago, as although we had some great things to say about it, we also had a few concerns as well:Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 07.08.2026 10:00 Uhr
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Master Fire, Water, Earth And Air In 4 The Elements

For many, the golden age of 2D platformers was all about discovering new abilities, tackling inventive levels and taking down enormous bosses. 4 The Elements wears those inspirations proudly, delivering a retro-flavoured adventure that combines fast platforming with the ability to switch between four distinct elemental heroes at any moment. The post Master Fire, Water, Earth And Air In 4 The Elements appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 07.08.2026 07:26 Uhr
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Gather The Family For Grizzy and the Lemmings – Crazy Party

If your idea of a great game night involves a bit of friendly competition, plenty of laughter and just the occasional act of shameless sabotage, Grizzy and the Lemmings - Crazy Party might be worth gathering everyone around for. The post Gather The Family For Grizzy and the Lemmings – Crazy Party appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 07.08.2026 07:13 Uhr