This is one you’ll want to act on swiftly! by Fraser Gilbert Yesterday, 4:32pm Are you on the lookout for complimentary games to enjoy on Xbox this weekend? Thankfully, we have some free betas ready for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S users, including one that’s available later today—so you’ll have to be prompt!
Read MoreWith many more being uncovered by Fraser Gilbert Yesterday, 5:15pm It’s fairly normal for Xbox games to be removed from the Microsoft Store occasionally, yet it is unusual for a significant number to vanish all at once – and that’s exactly what has occurred in several European nations. Earlier this week, Xbox enthusiasts began sharing
Read MoreFirst day on Xbox Game Pass! by Ben Kerry Yesterday, 6:30pm DOOM: The Dark Ages is among Xbox & Bethesda’s most significant launches of 2025 – and the excellent news is that its Xbox Game Pass debut is imminent! The game’s review restriction has also been lifted, and we have just published our in-depth evaluation
Read MoreIt’s genuinely quite absurd by Fraser Gilbert Yesterday, 7:30pm We’ve received quite a bit of information in recent weeks regarding how Xbox is leading PS5 as a publisher, but the scope of Microsoft’s achievements in terms of copies sold has often been unclear. The company seldom releases sales statistics like this; however, thanks to Alinea
Read MoreThrowback to the past by Fraser Gilbert Yesterday, 8:30pm If you were enthusiastic about MMORPGs during the 2000s, you likely encountered a title known as Wizard101 – a turn-based deck-building game that continues to thrive today, recently making its debut on Xbox consoles for the first time. As noted in other sections of Pure Xbox,
Read MoreImage: Nintendo Life / Nintendo Nintendo has recently revised its Account User Agreement to issue a more stringent caution against individuals who “bypass, modify, decrypt, defeat,” or “tamper with” their games. Essentially, if you hack your Switch or utilize emulators, you risk having your device bricked entirely. This information comes from Stephen Totilo’s latest Game
Read More“this one will truly be worthwhile” by Ollie Reynolds Yesterday, 11:45am Professional skateboarder Bam Margera has been officially announced for Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 on both the Switch and Switch 2. Margera’s participation was uncertain due to a series of legal troubles in recent years, but a recent article indicated that Tony
Read MoreI toss my hair back and forth by Jim Norman Yesterday, 12:30pm In July 2023, we discovered that the developer WayForward was revisiting a previously canceled GBA installment in the Shantae franchise, Risky Revolution, aiming for a launch on both vintage hardware and contemporary consoles. Although we are still anticipating a firm release date, the
Read MoreCaptured on Nintendo Switch (Handheld/Undocked) We acknowledge that we’re somewhat tardy with this review, but it certainly warrants a discussion. Rewind to 9th May 2024 during “Indie Game Day”, when numerous exceptional titles were released at once, showcasing the diversity, artistry, and vital contribution of independent gaming studios. We featured several of these games previously,
Read More“we believe this product embodies a strong Nintendo essence” by Ollie Reynolds Yesterday, 2:45pm Image: NintendoAU Nintendo has shared its recent Q&A document following its financial results for FY2025. In this, president Shuntaro Furukawa addressed concerns regarding the Switch 2’s perceived lack of originality, responding to an investor who asked if the Switch 2 serves
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Read MoreChild’s amusement RoadCraft is the upcoming title from the creators of SnowRunner, and its most recent trailer might just tug at your heartstrings — impressive for a game centered on laying down pavement. Embedded above, the cinematic preview is predominantly computer-generated before transitioning to some in-game visuals, yet it evokes a sense of nostalgia that
Read MoreStop us if you’re familiar with this one DOOM: The Dark Ages, the forthcoming medieval shooter developed by id Software, could be the latest Bethesda release mandating a download for its physical versions. You might remember Indiana Jones and the Great Circle’s physical edition also required a substantial download, with merely 20GB of content present
Read MoreTomorrow is always out of reach Image: Hideo Kojima Death Stranding 2: On the Beach has achieved gold status prior to its PS5 debut on 26th June. For those unacquainted with industry terminology, “going gold” signifies that essential development is finalized, and the team at Kojima Productions has delivered its master version for production. In
Read MoreMost pleased with linear narrative Image: Push Square This week, there was an outpouring of enthusiasm for developer Hangar 13 when it revealed that Mafia: The Old Country would eliminate its open world format and concentrate on a “linear, narrative-focused” gameplay experience instead. In the past, companies like Take-Two might have concealed this information. However,
Read MoreImage: Limited Run Games This writer will always link GEX to the ill-starred 3DO, as the Crystal Dynamics figure was touted as a mascot for that console before truly landing on the PS1. A number of Naughty Dog’s key personnel, such as Evan Wells and Bruce Straley, contributed to the series in their formative years.
Read MoreFallout season 2 has concluded filming – and we’re journeying to New Vegas. Prime Video revealed that the live-action Fallout television series’ second season has wrapped, accompanied by a clip of Ghoul actor Walton Goggins dramatically removing his facial prosthetics in slow motion. You can view the video below. Recall that in the climactic moments
Read More(Image credit: Square Enix) In a bid to reignite the JRPG community’s aspirations only to have them dashed once more, I feel compelled to share that Yuji Horii has indeed mentioned a Chrono Trigger remake, stating he is “considering” the initiative this time around. Understandably, I share the excitement with all those anticipating a possible
Read More(Image credit: Square Enix) Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has successfully tackled the challenging endeavor of revitalizing turn-based combat—a system that is over 30 years old—making it feel modern and relevant. Even the turn-based giants at JRPG pioneer Square Enix appear to have taken notice. In a recent blog entry, with an enthusiasm not typically present
Read More(Image credit: id Software) The most recent group of inductees into The Strong Museum’s World Video Game Hall of Fame was revealed today, and this year’s cohort features a quartet of iconic titles. Defender, GoldenEye, Tamagotchi, and Quake have emerged as the honorees for 2023, and the esteemed John Romero expresses that it’s an “incredible
Read More(Image credit: Konami) Return to Silent Hill, the live-action film adaptation of Silent Hill 2, is being directed by Christophe Gans, who previously directed the controversial 2006 Silent Hill film. However, it appears that this upcoming installment will adhere closer to the game’s original narrative. According to Variety, Return to Silent Hill is destined for
Read MoreThe proprietor of FromSoftware, Kadokawa, is optimistic that the upcoming launch of the Elden Ring spin-off, Nightreign, alongside the Elden Ring Tarnished Edition for the Switch 2, will help counterbalance an anticipated drop in gaming revenues for this fiscal year. Read more…Read More
Read MoreThe recently acclaimed indie title, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, exhibits a level of refinement on PC that may surprise you, considering the modest size of its core development team. However, it also experiences several presentation challenges that undermine its narrative emphasis, along with certain PC-specific issues that suggest the PC edition might be the least
Read MoreFollowing a year of subtly cryptic developer updates, Paradox has at last disclosed its somewhat enigmatic Project Caesar, affirming it to be (just as many had anticipated) Europa Universalis 5 – heralding a “new chapter in grand strategy.” Read further…Read Further
Read MoreIf you’ve been yearning for a lizard-scented wave of nostalgia, you’re in fortune; Crystal Dynamics’ beloved 90s platformer Gex along with its two sequels are being packaged for a PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, and PC launch on 16th June. Read more…Discover More
Read MoreAlien: Rogue Incursion, the action-horror expedition crafted by developer Survios, is abandoning its virtual reality headset prerequisites and will launch a non-VR version on PS5 and Steam this September. Read more…Discover More
Read MoreTripledot Studios has purchased the mobile games collection from AppLovin for $800 million. Discover more…Discover More
Read MoreThe International Game Developers Association (IGDA) has brought on board three new individuals to its board of directors. Discover more about this announcement…Learn More
Read MoreFrom the bleak “egg-frying simulator” Arctic Eggs to the anti-capitalist horror journey Mouthwashing, Critical Reflex has started to gain a reputation for releasing titles that are, first and foremost, challenging to categorize. For founder Rita Lebedeva, discovering these unique games is a seamless outcome of pursuing her personal preferences as a gamer. The distinctiveness of
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