PSA: Microsoft Is Removing SMS Authentication From Everyone's Xbox Account

"SMS-based authentication is now a leading source of fraud".Microsoft is officially in the process of removing SMS authentication and account recovery as an option from everyone's personal Microsoft account, which means Xbox accounts will also be affected by this change.Basically, instead of sending texts where you can prove your identity with a six-digit code when trying to sign in, Microsoft is now pushing everyone towards other methods such as passkeys where you can use Face ID, fingerprints and PIN numbers to sign in more securely. Many people are already using Microsoft Authenticator for their Xbox accounts, and this will seemingly continue to function as normal - it's just the SMS option that will soon be phased out.Read the full article on purexbox.com


https://www.purexbox.com/news/2026/05/ps...ox-account

Quartet Nintendo Switch Review

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You know, there was a time when it was really a struggle being a console-owning RPG fan in…
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Bubsy 4D Nintendo Switch 2 Review

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If it’s true that cats have nine lives, Bubsy the Bobcat’s only got a couple more left to…
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Feature: These 30+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (May 25-29)

Including five more Game Pass titles!Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for May 25-29! The big release of the next few days is definitely 007 First Light, but don't forget about the likes of Mina The Hollower and Yerba Buena, along with five Xbox Game Pass additions such as Echo Generation 2 and Crashout Crew!Here's what's coming to Xbox next week:Read the full article on purexbox.com


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Poll: So, Is Forza Horizon 6 Your Favourite Game Of 2026 So Far?

And do you see anything topping it?Forza Horizon 6 is finally here, and well, we can't stop playing it. Despite having access to the game for weeks before launch, we're still hopping on every day - crashing through Tokyo and exploring Japan's quaint countryside locales to our hearts' content. Honestly, what a game!Forza Horizon 6 feels like it's setting the tone for what could be a fantastic year of games for Xbox's 25th anniversary, with some of the company's biggest franchises to come in the second half of the year. But, even with Fable, Gears and Halo on the horizon (geddit?), we're starting to wonder what games will top FH6 come the end of the year.Read the full article on purexbox.com


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Xbox Ships Its First Mini-Feature In Response To Player Voice Feedback

Playtime is switching from days to total hours.Back at the start of the week, we highlighted the initial top 10 requests from fans in the new XBOX Player Voice program. The lineup has changed since then, and one of the new top 10 requests has just been implemented by Xbox!Sitting in ninth place in the list yesterday was a request to change how playtime is calculated on Xbox consoles — switching it from days to total hours. A message on the XBOX Player Voice website confirms this has now been added, and that it's starting with Alpha Xbox Insider members before rolling out to the wider public.Read the full article on purexbox.com


https://www.purexbox.com/news/2026/05/xb...e-feedback

Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 23-24)

It's Forza Horizon 6, isn't it?Welcome to another weekend! It's going to be a warm one here in the UK - perfect for closing the curtains, staying indoors, and I don't know, cruising around open-world Japan?Here's what we're playing this bank holiday weekend:Read the full article on purexbox.com


https://www.purexbox.com/features/talkin...-may-23-24

Hello Kitty Island Adventure – City Town DLC Nintendo Switch 2 Review

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Ah, the Hello Kitty Island Adventure roller coaster never ceases. When it showed up as an upcoming game…
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13 must-play open-world games available with PlayStation Plus Game Catalog

Becoming an agent of chaos or just enjoying the freedom of an entirely different space is all part of the open-world appeal, and the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog* is bursting with options. But we’re here to help. Check out 13 must-play open-world to get you started on your journey, including Star Wars Outlaws available starting […]


https://blog.playstation.com/2026/05/22/...e-catalog/

Share of the Week: Hands

Last week, we asked you focus in on characters moving their hands using #PSshare #PSBlog. Let’s give a hand to this week’s highlights: cenrice shares Diana raising a hand to open an interface in Pragmata PattyGnand shares Ellie’s hands tuning a guitar in The Last of Us Part II rorottino shares Dollman using his hands […]


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