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Feature: Is It Worth Buying An Xbox One In 2026?It might be 12 years old, but it's still alive and kicking! Although it didn't get much attention at the time, the Xbox One celebrated its twelfth anniversary just a couple of months ago on November 22nd, and it's amazing to say that this once-panned console is still very relevant in 2026! Yes, Microsoft might not be making first-party games for it anymore, and it's obviously not available to buy from new either, but if a good deal comes along, is it worth picking up an Xbox One if you don't have a Series X or S already? Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox | Latest UpdatesJan 10

Here's What Might Leave Xbox Game Pass In February 2026Some early predictions. What's leaving Xbox Game Pass in February 2026 ? Well, Microsoft hasn't confirmed anything just yet, but based on some games that were added to the service this time last year, we can at least make a few predictions ahead of time. We know that a lot of Xbox users want more advance notice of games leaving Xbox Game Pass, but Microsoft usually gives us around two weeks right now - and don't forget, publishers sometimes secure late deals with Microsoft to keep their games on Game Pass, even after they've been announced to be leaving! Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox | Latest UpdatesJan 10

Feature: These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (January 12-16)Including a huge Xbox Game Pass addition! Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for January 12-16 ! It's still a quiet time for big new releases at the moment, but we've got plenty of indie goodness on the way, along with two new Xbox Game Pass titles including Star Wars Outlaws ! Here's what's coming to Xbox next week: Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox | Latest UpdatesJan 10

Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (January 10-11)How's the backlog looking? Welcome to another weekend! With the new year's hangover now well and truly in the rear-view mirror, we're fully focused on the year ahead — including tackling those gaming backlogs from last year (and about the last five years). So, here's what we're playing this weekend to work through them: Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox | Latest UpdatesJan 10

The Sims Developer Teases 'Next Evolution' of Single-Player on PC and Console, as Project Rene Is Committed to Mobile-onlyThe Sims developer Maxis is teasing the "next evolution" of single-player PC and console The Sims games...even as its long-touted "next generation" of The Sims, Project Rene, is relegated to a mobile-only social spin-off.

IGN ArticlesJan 9

Poll: In Order, Which Games Are You Most Excited For At The Xbox Developer Direct?Fable? Forza? Beast? How about the surprise? As we head into the weekend here, there's no doubt that the biggest news of the week from an Xbox perspective has been the Developer Direct date reveal along with three confirmed games , and we want to know what intrigues you most! We think the #1 game for many will be Fable , which obviously was revealed many years ago and we've still only seen snippets so far. This will be our first deep dive into the title, and there are some seriously high expectations going into it. Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox | Latest UpdatesJan 9

Noisy Pixel Staff Picks: Camille’s Top 5 Games of 2025This is my third time making one of these lists for Noisy Pixel, and more than ever, I feel the pressure to pick only five games. 2025 truly felt a year where we saw countless titles release that I am sure we will remember for many years to come. Personally, I am excited to see [...]

Xbox Series X – Noisy PixelJan 9

'Let's Solve This Before GTA 6 Arrives!' — Red Dead Redemption 2's Newly-Discovered Mystery Seems to Have Reached Its EndgameRed Dead Redemption 2 fans have made progress towards solving the game's newly-discovered mystery, and now believe they've reached its final clue.

IGN ArticlesJan 9

Based On New Players, These Were The Top 5 Xbox Games Of Christmas And New YearAccording to Alinea Analytics data. The Christmas and New Year period offers a great chance for many people to spend more time gaming and either check out the Game Pass catalogue, dip into their backlogs or simply buy new games to enjoy over the holidays. So, which Xbox games fared the best over holiday 2025? Alinea Analytics has been looking into this, coming up with a list of top five Xbox games based on new players only for December 21st to January 5th. The results are based on estimates and include Xbox Game Pass titles, and here's how they look: Read the full article on purexbox.com

Pure Xbox | Latest UpdatesJan 9

NieR: Automata 9th Anniversary Stream Announced Square Enix has announced that it will hold a live stream to celebrate the 9th anniversary of NieR: Automata on Friday, February 20, 2026, at 7:30 PM JST (5:30 AM ET). The stream will be available in Japanese worldwide via YouTube , as well as the Japan-exclusive Niconico platform. This stream will feature four of the game's key staff members: Producer Yosuke Saito, Creative Director Yoko Taro, Composer Keiichi Okabe, and Senior Game Designer Takahisa Taura. The four will hold a lighthearted talk show for around two hours. Square Enix will afterward hold an after-talk session exclusively available to Niconico Premium members. The company has also put up a fine print stating that there will be no new major reveals related to the game series on either stream. Niconico is also holding a public lottery that give Japanese residents the chance to watch the talk show physically in Tokyo. After closing applications on January 18, 2026, it will inform the winners on January 31, 2026. They must then purchase a ticket for 999 yen (~$6.35) by February 7, 2026, to confirm their attendance. The 9th anniversary of NieR: Automata will formally fall on February 23, 2026. Square Enix first released the game for PlayStation 4 in Japan on February 23, 2017. NieR: Automata has also since been made available for PC, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. It is also playable on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch 2 via backward compatibility. The post NieR: Automata 9th Anniversary Stream Announced appeared first on Siliconera .

Xbox One News Category - SiliconeraJan 9