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Blast Zombies With Friends In John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando

John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando probably already has your attention. Now the wait is over as the explosive co-op shooter has officially launched on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 and PC. The post Blast Zombies With Friends In John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando appeared first on TheXboxHub.

Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (March 12-15)
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Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (March 12-15)

Including a big Activision title!Microsoft's latest Free Play Days lineup is starting to roll out now on Xbox - and we've got four games playable as part of the program this week, including Activision Blizzard's Diablo 4.Here's your full Free Play Days selection for the coming weekend:Read the full article on purexbox.com

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Claim the Forest: Shape of Wolves Launches On Xbox

Claim the Forest: Shape of Wolves has arrived on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Windows PC, offering players a peaceful puzzle experience built around clever shape placement and a calm woodland atmosphere. The post Claim the Forest: Shape of Wolves Launches On Xbox appeared first on TheXboxHub.

'Every Xbox Game Gets To Use This' - Microsoft Announces Free Cross-Platform Tools For Developers
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'Every Xbox Game Gets To Use This' - Microsoft Announces Free Cross-Platform Tools For Developers

Known as PlayFab Foundation Mode.Yesterday, amidst all the headline-grabbing Project Helix news at GDC 2026, it was also announced that PlayFab Foundation Mode is being rolled out for free to all Xbox developers and publishers, and that seems a pretty big reveal!Everyone who ships a game on Xbox from now on will get access to PlayFab's core game services, which are broken down into seven "service pillars" that are all focused around providing cross-platform features and support.Read the full art

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Fight Wildfires As A Cloud In A Clareira On Xbox

Sometimes the hero of the story isn’t a warrior or a spaceship pilot - sometimes it’s a cloud. As is the case in A Clareira. The post Fight Wildfires As A Cloud In A Clareira On Xbox appeared first on TheXboxHub.

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Return To Shalnor In Silverwind Saga 2

The world of Shalnor is once again in danger. With dark magic spreading across a cursed island, it falls to a lone hero to fight back against a growing army of monsters and undead in Shalnor: Silverwind Saga 2. The post Return To Shalnor In Silverwind Saga 2 appeared first on TheXboxHub.

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Controller Design and Its Impact on Gameplay

Controller design shapes how players interact with video games. The post Controller Design and Its Impact on Gameplay appeared first on TheXboxHub.

Roundup: Toxic Commando Is Out Today On Xbox, And The First Reviews Have Arrived
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Roundup: Toxic Commando Is Out Today On Xbox, And The First Reviews Have Arrived

The game launches later today.We've been keeping a close eye on John Carpenter's Toxic Commando for a while - an "intense FPS" that's launching on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S today (March 12th) along with a bunch of other platforms.In the trailers, it's painted itself as being a four-player World War Z (and Left 4 Dead) style experience, and that makes sense considering it's powered by the same engine (the Swarm Engine) behind WWZ and even Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2.Read the full article

One Of 2025's Biggest Indie Titles Joins Xbox Game Pass Premium Today (March 12)
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One Of 2025's Biggest Indie Titles Joins Xbox Game Pass Premium Today (March 12)

Silky.Welcome to today's Xbox Game Pass update! While we don't have any new titles joining the main Ultimate library, one major indie title is making the jump to Game Pass Premium - meaning middle tier XGP subscribers can now jump into this one at no extra cost.Here's some more information on today's new Xbox Game Pass Premium addition (March 12):Read the full article on purexbox.com

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1 Catline Review

1 Catline is a fun idea that seems reluctant to embrace that fun. The post 1 Catline Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

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Parkour Labs Turns Movement Into An Art Form

Movement is everything in Parkour Labs, a stylish new parkour experience that challenges players to master momentum, angles and precision across surreal retro-inspired environments. The post Parkour Labs Turns Movement Into An Art Form appeared first on TheXboxHub.

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Crabwave Review

We’re far from crabby having played Crabwave. The post Crabwave Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

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Sleeping Beauty: Hidden Object Game Review

If you just want to find needles in haystacks, then Sleeping Beauty: Hidden Object Game smiles winsomely and lets you do exactly that. The post Sleeping Beauty: Hidden Object Game Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

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New Yankee: Through the History Mirror Collector’s Edition Review

I’d love to say that New Yankee: Through the History Mirror is best-in-class for the resource-management genre, but the bugs say no. Its mirror is cracked.  The post New Yankee: Through the History Mirror Collector’s Edition Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

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Alex the Rabbit Review

Alex the Rabbit wasn’t a big hit in our house. While we appreciated the Mario-like presentation, it was sorely lacking some important elements. The post Alex the Rabbit Review appeared first on TheXboxHub.

Xbox Reveals New Details On 'Project Helix' Next-Gen Console, Says Devs Will Get It In 2027
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Xbox Reveals New Details On 'Project Helix' Next-Gen Console, Says Devs Will Get It In 2027

"Delivering leading performance and ushering in the next generation".Following the announcement of Xbox's Project Helix console a few days ago, we've been treated to our first concrete details on the next-gen device today as part of GDC 2026, including when developers will get their hands on it.As we know, Project Helix will support both console and PC games, and the team also says that it will "deliver leading performance and usher in the next generation of console gaming".Read the full article

Xbox Says Backwards Compatibility Program Will Be Revived For 25th Anniversary
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Xbox Says Backwards Compatibility Program Will Be Revived For 25th Anniversary

But we're not sure what's being released.As part of a keynote at this year's GDC event, Xbox's VP of Next Generation — Jason Ronald — has teased that Microsoft's backwards compatibility program is being revived in some fashion this year.Now, we'll be upfront here and say that we don't know for sure if this means more unreleased games will be added to the program, but in short, Ronald says that the company's game preservation team "will release some iconic games from the past that are now going t

'Xbox 25' Fanta Collab Hints At What We Might Be Getting With Call Of Duty 2026
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'Xbox 25' Fanta Collab Hints At What We Might Be Getting With Call Of Duty 2026

Getting the band back together?Infinity Ward is back at the helm of Call of Duty this year, which means that naturally, a new Modern Warfare title is likely for Fall 2026. We've already heard various rumours and reports that this is the case - and now a new Xbox x Fanta collaboration gives us our strongest hint at 'Modern Warfare 4' so far.Shared today by the folks over at CharlieIntel and Klobrille, it looks as though some promotional Fanta cans are being manufactured that tie into Xbox's 25th

Feature: 10 New Xbox Indie Games That Should Be On Your Radar In March 2026
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Feature: 10 New Xbox Indie Games That Should Be On Your Radar In March 2026

A hectic month's worth of indie goodness!Considering how busy March has been with the Project Helix announcement and the Xbox leadership changes at the tail-end of last month, we haven't had a chance to highlight many indie games for March yet - so let's change that!We've already seen some great indie games in March up to this point, including a couple that have launched on Xbox Game Pass. There's plenty more to come as well, and we encourage you to explore all the games in our "next week" round