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Xbox’s New Dashboard Is Going Down Well, And Some People Want It On Console & PC

by by Jan 30, 2026 0

We’re not entirely convinced. Earlier this week, Xbox revealed a fresh interface for Xbox Cloud Gaming on the internet, and it rapidly garnered a great deal of interest — not just due to the revamped achievements, but because many individuals genuinely appreciate the user interface overall. Outlets like The Verge and Windows Central…

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Microsoft Adds Three New Dynamic Backgrounds For Xbox Series X|S

by by Jan 30, 2026 0

To commemorate Indie Selects 2026. To honor Xbox’s Indie Selects initiative as we progress into 2026, Microsoft has introduced three fresh dynamic backgrounds for Xbox Series X|S players – and if you’re aiming to infuse some vibrancy into your Xbox dashboard, these might be the perfect choice. The initial illustration — which you…

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Xbox Free Play Days Is Headlined By Two First-Party Games This Weekend (Jan. 29

by by Jan 30, 2026 0

One of these being a 2025 launch! Xbox’s newest Free Play Days collection has arrived! Today, we have four titles accessible as part of the initiative – featuring two Microsoft first-party games in the continually growing Fallout 76 and the early access Grounded 2. Here’s your complete compilation of Free Play Days titles…

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Here’s A Look At The Updated Xbox Game Studios Roadmap For 2026 And Beyond

by by Jan 30, 2026 0

Following Xbox Developer Direct! As we transition into 2026 and progress from Xbox Developer Direct, Microsoft’s gaming pipeline for this year and in the future appears a tad more secure – which signifies yes, you predicted it, Xbox enthusiast Klobrille has released their newest Xbox Game Studios roadmap for the ongoing year and…

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Feature: All New Games Coming To Xbox In February 2026

by by Jan 30, 2026 0

Release dates for all February Xbox debuts. Welcome to our collection of every fresh Xbox game set to launch in February 2026! Below, we’ve compiled a list of each Xbox game scheduled for a February 2026 release, incorporating all verified Xbox Game Pass titles for February 2026 up to this point. Without any…

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Hands On: Highguard Feels Smooth & Solid On Xbox, But Desperately Needs More Ways To Play

by by Jan 29, 2026 0

One trick pony. Highguard is yet another one of those digital PvP shooters that concentrates all its efforts in a single area, to a disadvantage. The fresh Xbox FPS — created by some of the team responsible for Titanfall and Apex Legends — has indeed been released and feels exceptionally robust to engage…

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Xbox Achievements Have Been Visually Redesigned, Showing Up In The New Cloud Gaming UI

by by Jan 29, 2026 0

Makeover time. It’s been an extended period since Xbox has enacted any modifications to its achievements framework, yet numerous individuals have observed that since the new Xbox Cloud Gaming interface launched yesterday, a revamp has been implemented. Just to clarify, this is a visual overhaul and not a functional one — they continue…

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Digital Foundry ‘Highly Impressed’ With Final Fantasy 7 Remake On Xbox Series X And S

by by Jan 29, 2026 0

Series S surpasses Switch 2! With Final Fantasy 7 Remake now available in the open on Xbox consoles for the initial occasion, the team at Digital Foundry has examined how the game performs on both next-gen devices – and the crew appears truly astonished at how effectively the Series S edition stands in…

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Halo Space Mod Goes Viral, Dev Says They Tried To Pitch Something Similar To Microsoft

by by Jan 29, 2026 0

We proposed several concepts but didn’t receive a response.”.We’ve conversed somewhat here at Pure Xbox regarding mods gaining popularity lately, and one that was attracting considerable notice on social media earlier this month is the Halo Reach: Slipspace Beta – a PvP space battle experience for Halo: Reach within Halo: The Master Chief…

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Talking Point: Three Years Later, What Do You Think Of The GoldenEye 007 Port For Xbox?

by by Jan 29, 2026 0

Do you still engage with it? Can you fathom that it has been three years this week since GoldenEye 007 ultimately made its debut on Xbox?! Indeed, Microsoft managed to achieve the unthinkable in January of 2023 when arguably the most impactful FPS in history landed on Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and…

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One Of Metacritic’s Top Games Of 2023 Is Available Today On Xbox Game Pass

by by Jan 28, 2026 0

The Talos Principle 2 is anticipating your arrival. Today signifies yet another fresh inclusion to Xbox Game Pass, and although some might view The Talos Principle 2 and quickly overlook it, you ought to recognize that it was among Metacritic’s highly-rated titles of 2023!

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Code Vein 2 Is Getting A Range Of Review Scores Ahead Of Its Full Xbox Release This Week

by by Jan 28, 2026 0

5/10? 9/10? It relies on whom you inquire! One of this week’s most significant Xbox launches is Code Vein 2, which introduces its action-RPG / soulslike follow-up to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on January 29th, and the evaluation ratings are somewhat inconsistent at the moment. It appears that the overwhelming…

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Talking Point: Will The Next Xbox Console Be Revealed In 2026?

by by Jan 28, 2026 0

It is the 25th celebration of Xbox after all. For a while now, we’ve speculated that the upcoming Xbox console might be disclosed in 2026, particularly given that it’s the 25th celebration of Xbox on November 15th, 2026 — undoubtedly an ideal occasion to unveil the next system…

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MLB The Show 26 Releases This March, No Sign Of Xbox Game Pass

by by Jan 28, 2026 0

You’ll need to shell out the significant funds for this baseball match. We’ve scheduled a release date for the upcoming MLB The Show title! Sony has disclosed today that MLB The Show 26 will formally debut on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on March 17th, 2026 — yet there’s no indication…

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Carmageddon: Rogue Shift Is Bringing Its ‘Brutal Roguelite’ To Xbox Next Week

by by Jan 28, 2026 0

We’re certainly looking into this one! We’re already occupied with crafting our Next Week on Xbox piece for the upcoming week, and one title that’s catching our attention in the lineup is Carmageddon: Rogue Shift — a revival of the iconic vehicular combat franchise that first launched in 1997. This iteration of Carmageddon…

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Fable Likely To Be A Huge Hit On PS5 As Sony-Hosted Trailer Hits 1 Million Views

by by Jan 27, 2026 0

Doubling Xbox’s count already. Following Xbox and Playground’s recent glimpse at Fable, we discovered that the forthcoming RPG is debuting on day one on PS5 – and if the initial Sony-presented trailer is any indication, that could be quite a clever strategy by Microsoft. In the aftermath of Fable appearing at Xbox Developer…

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Xbox’s Blizzard Team Announces Multiple Showcases Laying Out The Company’s Future

by by Jan 27, 2026 0

Diablo, Overwatch, WoW & more to highlight. Blizzard has today revealed four impending showcases outlining the prospects of Diablo, Hearthstone, Overwatch, and World of Warcraft – as it focuses on a significant year of 35th anniversary festivities. Yep, Blizzard reaches 35 in 2026, and it’s set to disclose updates concerning these major four…

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Roundup: Here’s What The Reviews Are Saying About Highguard, Out Now On Xbox

by by Jan 27, 2026 0

A colossal free-to-play debut from ex-Titanfall creators! Speculation had circulated regarding its timely launch, but the free-to-play debut of Highguard has officially arrived on Xbox today, and the initial critiques have just commenced appearing across the internet! For anyone who is not cognizant, this is a PvP raid shooter crafted by the minds…

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Xbox Studios Boss Talks GTA 6 And The Need To ‘Space Out’ New Releases In 2026

by by Jan 27, 2026 0

It’s going to be a tough task! 2026 is poised to be a significant year for Xbox Game Studios, with several flagship franchises getting fresh releases in the upcoming 12 months, and studios chief Craig Duncan is acutely cognizant of how crucial it is to plan these appropriately. In a conversation with GamesRadar…

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Highguard Comparison Shows Difference Between Xbox Series X And Xbox Series S

by by Jan 27, 2026 0

Here’s how both Xbox editions compare. Today’s significant Xbox launch is that of Highguard – a fresh free-to-play game crafted by individuals who contributed to the Titanfall and Apex Legends franchises, and one that’s been receiving considerable attention since its reveal at The Game Awards. We’ve previously discussed the evaluations for Highguard —…

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Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (January 22-25)

by by Jan 26, 2026 0

Five titles, and each one is definitely worth experiencing!

Amidst all the Xbox Developer Direct updates on Thursday, we missed the opportunity to inform you about this week’s Xbox Free Play Days titles — and there’s an abundance of excellent content here that you won’t want to overlook!

Four games are officially part of Xbox…

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Forza Horizon 6’s Controversial Game Pass Upgrade Costs As Much As The Game Itself

by by Jan 26, 2026 0

Here in the UK, at the very least. Forza Horizon 6 created a significant impact at last night’s Xbox Developer Direct, presenting a remarkable display that ultimately provides us a preview of Playground’s concept for open-world Japanese racing. It’s set to debut shortly as well — with a May launch on Xbox —…

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Six New Demos Have Been Added To Xbox In 2026 So Far, Including Three Major Ones

by by Jan 26, 2026 0

Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Tides is among the newest. At a certain moment in the past few months, Xbox has altered the arrangement of the “Game Demos” section on the Microsoft Store — rather than being organized by recent entries, it now emphasizes the most favored demos at any given time. That’s…

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Feature: Fable Could Finally Be Xbox’s Big ‘Game Of The Year’ Contender, But There’s One Problem

by by Jan 26, 2026 0

Hey, hey I wish to be a rockstar. There’s been a prolonged story for quite a while now that Xbox never quite appears to make the Game of the Year selection, especially at The Game Awards event that takes place every single December. There is no doubt that Microsoft has created some fantastic…

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Feature: Why Is Nobody Talking About One Of The Best Xbox Exclusives Of 2025?

by by Jan 26, 2026 0

This merits being a chart leader. It’s growing less common to encounter new Xbox exclusives nowadays, with Microsoft utilizing a cross-platform approach for several of its recent launches, yet there remain numerous instances if you search diligently for them. For instance, we mentioned a title back in December called Rhythm Doctor…

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Xbox Has Just Quietly Added Two Sims Classics To PC Game Pass

by by Jan 25, 2026 0

Through the EA Play initiative. We did not anticipate any Xbox Game Pass inclusions on the day of the Xbox Developer Direct, aside from a potential surprise release during the event itself (which did not occur), but instead we received two unexpected PC Game Pass titles! These are certainly some timeless classics as…

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Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (January 24-25)

by by Jan 25, 2026 0

Recent XGP enhancement? Dev Direct motivation? It’s time for yet another weekend! This week has been quite hectic on Xbox with some impressive Game Pass arrivals and Microsoft’s Developer Direct presentation, so we can confidently say we’re prepared to unwind and enjoy our screens over the upcoming days. Here’s what we’re engaging with…

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Feature: These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (January 26-30)

by by Jan 25, 2026 0

Including FIVE new Game Pass titles!Welcome to your Xbox games overview for January 26-30! We’ve got some major titles launching over the upcoming days, with the standout being Code Vein 2 and the no-cost shooter Highguard, while Xbox Game Pass is presenting us with an impressive five new titles to savor including Warhammer…

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Deals: All 40+ Backwards Compatible Games In This Weekend’s Xbox Sales

by by Jan 25, 2026 0

Including the initial trio of Fables! With the spotlight being on the Xbox Developer Direct presentation this week, we haven’t been concentrating much on the numerous promotions on the Microsoft Store during the last few days, yet we have observed that a significant number of backward-compatible titles are on sale at this moment!…

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Clockwork Revolution Dev Talks Choice & Consequence In Its Upcoming Steampunk RPG

by by Jan 25, 2026 0

inXile prominently bases its reputation on reactivity”. Clockwork Revolution stands as one of the most thrilling Xbox Game Studios projects currently in development at Microsoft HQ, even though the team has kept many details concealed thus far. Phil Spencer has shared his own enthusiasm for it…

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