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Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin Review

Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin is certainly a better-looking game than the first one, but it feels like it plays it a bit safe in improving anything else really.

RoboHero Review

RoboHero is the most challenge-less puzzle game that we can recall.

Tavern Manager Simulator Opens Its Doors On Xbox

If you’ve ever fancied running a bustling medieval watering hole, Tavern Manager Simulator is now pulling up a chair on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One.

Step Into The Cab: SimRail Brings 500km Of Real Railways To Xbox And Play Anywhere

SimRail - The Railway Simulator is officially pulling into the station on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and supported handheld devices, complete with Xbox Play Anywhere support

Top Rated Games

Satisfactory Review

Satisfactory knows what it wants to be and it executes that near flawlessly.

Goodnight Universe Review

The story of Goodnight Universe is so good and the gameplay is so much fun, that it supersedes the need for any fancy tech. 

Platypus Reclayed Review

Platypus Reclayed really is impressive on every front. Far from being style over substance, it’s an immensely satisfying, yet challenging, shoot 'em up experience.

Dorfromantik Review

Call it cosy, call it chill, but Dorfromantik is something truly special.

SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance Review

If you want a ninja themed side scroller, then put SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance at the top of your list. It is quite simply flawless.

Opinions

Xbox in 2026: The Blockbusters, Remakes, Indies, and Game Pass Gems to Watch

We give you our most anticipated new Xbox and Game Pass games set to launch in 2026. 

New Year Obsessions: The Best Xbox and Game Pass Releases for January 2026

Whether you’re looking to lose yourself in a sprawling city or find zen on a post-apocalyptic rooftop, these are the 7 best new Xbox and Game Pass games you need to keep on your radar this January.

2025’s Nearly-Perfect Xbox and Game Pass Masterpieces

Welcome to the 2025 Honor Roll and our pick of the best 4.5/5 scoring Xbox and Game Pass games that very nearly wowed the world. 

The 2025 Essentials: The Best Games NOT On Xbox

This is our celebration of the essential titles to have released in 2025, without ever gracing the Xbox platform.

The Elite Eleven: Our Xbox Games of the Year 2025

What are our Games of the Year for 2025? Well, every Xbox game on this list represents the pinnacle of its genre, earning a perfect 5/5 in our reviews. You should probably play them… 

Tomb Raider & The Game Awards 2025 – TheXboxHub Official Podcast #222

How did The Game Awards 2025 fare? Well never fear, as Gareth, Paul, Richard and Darren are back to unpick this and more in Episode 222 of TheXboxHub Official Podcast. 

December’s New Must-Plays: Dig Deep and Unravel the Secrets of Xbox and Game Pass!

What are the best new Xbox, Play Anywhere and Game Pass games that are set to launch in December 2025? We’ve narrowed down seven of the finest… 

Surprise! Xbox Partner Preview 2025 – TheXboxHub Official Podcast #221

It's Episode 221 of TheXboxHub Official Podcast and the team cover all the latest from the most recent Xbox Partner Preview. 

GTA VI, Phasmophobia and THOSE Football Manager 26 Issues – TheXboxHub Official Podcast #220

Join Gareth, Neil and Paul as TheXboxHub team come together for TheXboxHub Official Podcast #220.

Game Pass

Xbox Game Pass Gets A Massive Mid-January Upgrade – And Bigger Game Cull

Xbox Game Pass subscribers have plenty to look forward to this coming week, with a fresh mix of atmospheric simulations, family-friendly adventures, and a major Star Wars headline act landing across Cloud, PC and console.

Xbox Game Pass Kicks Off The Year With Big Surprises And Brutal New Additions

The first full Xbox Game Pass update of the year wastes no time making an impact.

Xbox in 2026: The Blockbusters, Remakes, Indies, and Game Pass Gems to Watch

We give you our most anticipated new Xbox and Game Pass games set to launch in 2026. 

New Year Obsessions: The Best Xbox and Game Pass Releases for January 2026

Whether you’re looking to lose yourself in a sprawling city or find zen on a post-apocalyptic rooftop, these are the 7 best new Xbox and Game Pass games you need to keep on your radar this January.

2025’s Nearly-Perfect Xbox and Game Pass Masterpieces

Welcome to the 2025 Honor Roll and our pick of the best 4.5/5 scoring Xbox and Game Pass games that very nearly wowed the world. 

Making Room for 2026: Must-Play Games Leave Game Pass This Week

As we prepare to ring in the new year, the Xbox Game Pass library is undergoing its final seasonal spring clean.

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Accessory Reviews

Turtle Beach Racer Wireless Wheel Review

Turtle Beach are clearly aiming to remove those barriers with the Racer Wireless Wheel, a compact, all-in-one racing solution officially licensed for Xbox consoles and Windows PCs.

Maono PD200W Wireless Dynamic Microphone Review

There is no doubt that if you’re looking to declutter your desk, cut the cables and still come away with clean, dependable audio, the Maono PD200W Wireless Dynamic Microphone is well worth your attention.

Status Pro X Review

The Status Pro X buds are capable of handling every situation thrown at them. It helps that they sound great, feel brilliant in the ear, and are super simple to control.

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Reviews

Yakuza Kiwami Xbox Series X|S Review

At times, it will be blindingly obvious that Yakuza Kiwami is now a ten-year-old remake of a 20-year-old game.

Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin Review

Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin is certainly a better-looking game than the first one, but it feels like it plays it a bit safe in improving anything else really.

RoboHero Review

RoboHero is the most challenge-less puzzle game that we can recall.

Buffet Boss Review

I’m not going to try to oversell Buffet Boss. It’s basic to look at and play, and never feels like you’re preparing food - everything is reduced to standing on squares.

Turtle Beach Racer Wireless Wheel Review

Turtle Beach are clearly aiming to remove those barriers with the Racer Wireless Wheel, a compact, all-in-one racing solution officially licensed for Xbox consoles and Windows PCs.

The Cursed Frog Review

The Cursed Frog isn’t going to win any awards, but it’s about the best you can hope for from a cheap platformer.

I Am Future: Cozy Apocalypse Survival Review

There is an interesting story full of whimsical charm to enjoy in I Am Future: Cozy Apocalypse Survival. Who knew that the end of the world could be so relaxing?

Maono PD200W Wireless Dynamic Microphone Review

There is no doubt that if you’re looking to declutter your desk, cut the cables and still come away with clean, dependable audio, the Maono PD200W Wireless Dynamic Microphone is well worth your attention.

Owlen and the Spirits of the Past Review

Owlen and the Spirits of the Past is in the odd position of being the best Aery game in ages, yet it doesn’t have ‘Aery’ in the title.

Goat Simulator 3 – Baadlands: Furry Road Review

If you like Goat Simulator, Goat Simulator 3 - Baadlands: Furry Road is good fun, but it feels like it could have done with a bit more love before being released into the wild.

Blood: Refreshed Supply Review

Retro fans, or those who loved the original, are going to have a blast with Blood: Refreshed Supply. It plays exactly like a game from those times: fast and furious.

The Last Case of John Morley Review

If you want a good mystery and don’t mind a few hiccups along the way, then come and solve The Last Case of John Morley.

Sushi for Robots Review

If you want to know why programmers always have a pained expression, then play Sushi for Robots.

Enchantment 2 Sun’s Tear Review

Enchantment 2 Sun’s Tear is what happens when hidden object games go wrong.

One Button Games 5-in-1 vol. 3 Review

One Button Games 5-in-1 vol. 3 proves me wrong.

One Button Games 5-in-1 vol. 2 Review

I can see the appeal in making One Button Games 5-in-1 vol 2. But as fun as they must have been to make, we are the ones who have to play them.

GIGASWORD Review

GIGASWORD is an ambitious blending of genres.

Interviews

To Boldly Go: An Exclusive & Unleashed Deep Dive Q&A with the Star Trek Online Team

To get a better understanding of what it takes to warp a new season to players, we had the pleasure of sitting down with two of the creative minds behind Star Trek Online and Unleashed.

Beyond the Brick: An Exclusive Interview with the Creative Director of LEGO Voyagers

We spoke with Karsten Lund, Creative Director at Light Brick Studio, for an exclusive interview to discuss LEGO Voyagers' revolutionary physics, its mandatory co-op design, and the heartfelt story told without a single word.

Inside the Bizarre World of Promise Mascot Agency: An Exclusive Interview with Kaizen Game Works

We had a chance to speak with Oli Clarke Smith, Game Director at Kaizen Game Works, to talk about Promise Mascot Agency's wild success, its recent update, and the inspirations behind its wonderfully bizarre world.

BECOMING A GOD: Exclusive Interview with Soulstone Survivors’ Game Lead Allan Smith

Get dev insight on Soulstone Survivors' Xbox launch. Game Smithing talk build variety, insane on-screen chaos, and the ultimate power fantasy.

Exclusive Interview – “A Tiny Miracle”: Rocket Panda Games’ Vision for Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate

Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate is storming onto modern platforms and we caught up with Rocket Panda Games for an exclusive interview.

Exclusive Interview with Peter Connelly: The Man Behind Tomb Raider and Lara’s Music

Join us as we sit down for an exclusive interview with Peter Connelly, the man behind the iconic sounds of the Tomb Raider series.

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Yakuza Kiwami Xbox Series X|S Review

At times, it will be blindingly obvious that Yakuza Kiwami is now a ten-year-old remake of a 20-year-old game.

Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin Review

Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin is certainly a better-looking game than the first one, but it feels like it plays it a bit safe in improving anything else really.

RoboHero Review

RoboHero is the most challenge-less puzzle game that we can recall.

Tavern Manager Simulator Opens Its Doors On Xbox

If you’ve ever fancied running a bustling medieval watering hole, Tavern Manager Simulator is now pulling up a chair on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One.

Step Into The Cab: SimRail Brings 500km Of Real Railways To Xbox And Play Anywhere

SimRail - The Railway Simulator is officially pulling into the station on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and supported handheld devices, complete with Xbox Play Anywhere support

Buffet Boss Review

I’m not going to try to oversell Buffet Boss. It’s basic to look at and play, and never feels like you’re preparing food - everything is reduced to standing on squares.

Turtle Beach Racer Wireless Wheel Review

Turtle Beach are clearly aiming to remove those barriers with the Racer Wireless Wheel, a compact, all-in-one racing solution officially licensed for Xbox consoles and Windows PCs.

The Cursed Frog Review

The Cursed Frog isn’t going to win any awards, but it’s about the best you can hope for from a cheap platformer.

Tomb Raider & The Game Awards 2025 – TheXboxHub Official Podcast #222

How did The Game Awards 2025 fare? Well never fear, as Gareth, Paul, Richard and Darren are back to unpick this and more in Episode 222 of TheXboxHub Official Podcast. 

Surprise! Xbox Partner Preview 2025 – TheXboxHub Official Podcast #221

It's Episode 221 of TheXboxHub Official Podcast and the team cover all the latest from the most recent Xbox Partner Preview. 

GTA VI, Phasmophobia and THOSE Football Manager 26 Issues – TheXboxHub Official Podcast #220

Join Gareth, Neil and Paul as TheXboxHub team come together for TheXboxHub Official Podcast #220.

October’s Optimum Games – TheXboxHub Official Podcast #219

Join Gareth, Paul and Darren as they return with Episode 219 of TheXboxHub Official Podcast.

Tokyo Game Show 2025 – TheXboxHub Official Podcast #218

Games, games and more games. That’s what Gareth, Richard and Darren have on the agenda for Episode 218 of TheXboxHub Official Podcast.