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Poll: What Are Your First Impressions Of Mixtape On Xbox Game Pass?
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Poll: What Are Your First Impressions Of Mixtape On Xbox Game Pass?

Enjoying this blast to the past?Mixtape — from the team behind the critically acclaimed The Artful Escape — is one of our most recent day one additions to Xbox Game Pass; bringing a teenage coming-of-age story to the service this past week.You've probably seen some of the critic reviews and fan ratings of the game already, but we want to know what you — our fine Pure Xbox readership — thinks of Mixtape so far. Is it as good as The Artful Escape? More importantly, are you enjoying the new XGP tit

Pure Xbox 09.05.2026 17:00 Uhr
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Noodlebound Review

Noodlebound may love its noodles, but its 2D platforming felt less substantial and flavoursome than its favourite meal. It’s more like a broth, perhaps.  The post Noodlebound Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 09.05.2026 16:24 Uhr
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Peter Pan: Hidden Objects Review

We would go as far as critically (Peter) panning this take on the little green guy, but J.M. Barrie’s creation deserves more care than what’s on offer here. Peter Pan: Hidden Objects comes across as an unfinished hidden object game. The post Peter Pan: Hidden Objects Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 09.05.2026 15:53 Uhr
Guide: Xbox Adds More Perks For Game Pass Members (May 2026)
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Guide: Xbox Adds More Perks For Game Pass Members (May 2026)

The latest freebies for XGP subscribers.The Xbox Game Pass Perks program is continuing to add a bunch of freebies for Game Pass members throughout May 2026, including for the likes of Fortnite, Delta Force, Stumble Guys and various other games.As we've mentioned before, it seems most Xbox Game Pass Perks are now accessible to Essential, Premium and Ultimate members, but there are exceptions where only Ultimate members can get access. Fortnite Crew and the Rocket League Rocket Pass are notable on

Pure Xbox 09.05.2026 15:30 Uhr
Feature: These 30+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (May 11-15)
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Feature: These 30+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (May 11-15)

Including six more Game Pass additions!Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for May 11-15! We've two particularly big releases over the next few days in the form of Directive 8020 and the early access (Premium Edition) of Forza Horizon 6, while the new Xbox Game Pass releases include Call of the Elder Gods and the long-awaited Subnautica 2!Here's what's coming to Xbox next week:Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 09.05.2026 14:00 Uhr
Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 9-10)
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Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 9-10)

The dawn before the Forza day.Welcome to another weekend! There may feel like a bit of a lull here as we all await Forza Horizon 6's arrival (it'll be out this time next week in early access!) but no matter, there's still plenty to be playing on Xbox and beyond.Here's what we're playing this weekend:Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 09.05.2026 13:00 Uhr
Mina The Hollower Promises 'One Of The Greatest Top-Down Adventures Ever' On Xbox This Month
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Mina The Hollower Promises 'One Of The Greatest Top-Down Adventures Ever' On Xbox This Month

From the developers behind Shovel Knight.When we published our May 2026 indie games roundup back at the start of the week, we didn't know that one of the most major indie releases of the entire year would be releasing on May 29th, 2026!That game is Mina The Hollower, which is a top-down action-adventure game from the developer of Shovel Knight. This one's been highly anticipated for a very long time now, and it's finally nailed down its release date to this month.Read the full article on purexbo

Pure Xbox 08.05.2026 20:30 Uhr
Xbox's First 'Gamerscore Millionaire' Suggests How To Improve 100% Completions
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Xbox's First 'Gamerscore Millionaire' Suggests How To Improve 100% Completions

Would you like to see more fanfare for them?At the moment, when you fully complete all the achievements for a game on Xbox, you don't really get any fanfare for doing so. Team Xbox has just added a new system that makes your 100% completions a little more visible (as you can see in the image up above), but it's not a massive change by any means.Taking to social media yesterday, the world's first gamerscore millionaire (known as Stallion83) suggested that Xbox should implement a full-screen celeb

Pure Xbox 08.05.2026 19:00 Uhr
Xbox Partners With LEGO For Two New Forza Horizon 6 Sets, Complete With In-Game Bonuses
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Xbox Partners With LEGO For Two New Forza Horizon 6 Sets, Complete With In-Game Bonuses

Pre-orders available now in some countries!LEGO and Forza Horizon fans, this one's for you!Xbox has partnered with LEGO to offer two brand-new Forza Horizon 6 sets based on the Ferrari 488 PISTA and Dodge Viper GTS-R, with both of them releasing for ÂŁ59.99 / $64.99 on August 1st, 2026.Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 08.05.2026 18:00 Uhr
Talking Point: Amidst PS6 Uncertainty, Do You Think Xbox Has Project Helix All Figured Out?
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Talking Point: Amidst PS6 Uncertainty, Do You Think Xbox Has Project Helix All Figured Out?

It's all about price, product and timing.We're seeing some big news coming out of Sony today where the company admits that it has "not yet decided on what time" the PS6 will launch — or indeed what price it will launch at — which is quite interesting six years into the current generation. We'll link to coverage on that from our friends at Push Square down below:<related ids="200945">Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox 08.05.2026 17:00 Uhr
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Hydroneer Finally Strikes Gold On Xbox And PlayStation

After spending years quietly building up a loyal following on Steam, complete with a mountain of ‘Very Positive’ reviews, Hydroneer has finally made the jump to consoles. The post Hydroneer Finally Strikes Gold On Xbox And PlayStation appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 08.05.2026 16:06 Uhr
Game Pass Platformer Replaced Sees Progression & Chapter Select Fixes In New Xbox Update
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Game Pass Platformer Replaced Sees Progression & Chapter Select Fixes In New Xbox Update

Live now on Series X|S.Sad Cat Studios, the team behind Xbox Game Pass platformer Replaced, has just announced that a new update has gone live on Xbox Series X|S; fixing some pretty major bugs for the 2026 title.Indeed, this update — which is now available for Xbox players — "includes fixes for certain progression blockers" alongside sorting out the game's 'Chapter Select' feature. The team says to choose a chapter and return to the main menu to restore your previously unlocked chapters.Read the

Pure Xbox 08.05.2026 15:30 Uhr
Xbox Needs To 'Sweat Every Detail' In Winning Over 'Frustrated' Players, Says Asha Sharma
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Xbox Needs To 'Sweat Every Detail' In Winning Over 'Frustrated' Players, Says Asha Sharma

She's certainly committed to the cause.We've heard a lot from Xbox boss Asha Sharma recently about her plans to evolve the brand and address areas that she believes needs fixing, and The Verge has shared new quotes that she apparently told employees at a recent meeting.This is from around the same time that Sharma and Matt Booty issued a massive public statement on the future of the Xbox brand, with Sharma highlighting the need to "fix the fundamentals on console and PC" — something she alluded

Pure Xbox 08.05.2026 14:00 Uhr
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Decline’s Drops Mixes Beautiful Visuals With Brutal Combat

There’s a charm to games that look like they’ve been sketched directly onto the screen. Games like Decline's Drops, as it launches on Xbox. The post Decline’s Drops Mixes Beautiful Visuals With Brutal Combat appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 08.05.2026 13:49 Uhr
Two More Big Xbox Series X|S Sequels Have Just Been Confirmed For Summer 2026
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Two More Big Xbox Series X|S Sequels Have Just Been Confirmed For Summer 2026

The return of Aliens and Sinking City!Yesterday was pretty busy for Xbox news and release dates for upcoming Xbox titles in particular, so we didn't get a chance to highlight two big Xbox Series X|S sequels that have just been confirmed for Summer 2026!The first of these is Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2, which expands from three to four player co-op and promises "deeper team-based mechanics", "new and improved classes", a "massive variety of new xenomorphs", and various other improvements. There's no

Pure Xbox 08.05.2026 13:00 Uhr
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Resident Evil Requiem Unleashes Free LEON MUST DIE FOREVER Minigame

Just when it felt like Resident Evil Requiem had already thrown everything possible at players, Capcom has gone and added another reason to head back into the nightmare - LEON MUST DIE FOREVER. The post Resident Evil Requiem Unleashes Free LEON MUST DIE FOREVER Minigame appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 08.05.2026 12:05 Uhr
Official Xbox Dashboard Mockup Hints At Potential Changes Across Console, PC & Mobile
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Official Xbox Dashboard Mockup Hints At Potential Changes Across Console, PC & Mobile

It's all about offering a "Consistent Experience".Yesterday, we highlighted the new Xbox Game Dev Update episode that had been posted to YouTube, which included a complete broadcast of Jason Ronald's next-gen presentation from GDC 2026 back in March.Following this, Tom Warren over at The Verge pointed out that the presentation included a "Consistent Experience" image showing off the Xbox dashboard across multiple devices, complete with changes to the UI for each of them.Read the full article on

Pure Xbox 08.05.2026 12:00 Uhr
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Super Adventure Hand Gives Platforming A Big Thumbs Up

You’ve played as a plumber, a hedgehog, a bandicoots and more than one goat over the years, but now it’s time for something a little more… hands-on. Super Adventure Hand has arrived on Xbox, bringing with it a wonderfully daft premise built around one very determined crawling hand. The post Super Adventure Hand Gives Platforming A Big Thumbs Up appeared first on TheXboxHub.

TheXboxHub 08.05.2026 10:44 Uhr