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With Two Months To Go, These Are Metacritic’s 10 Best Xbox Games Of 2026

by Ralph October 20, 2026 0

Just prior to GTA 6 taking center stage by Fraser Gilbert Yesterday, 5pm We’re drawing nearer to compiling our Pure Xbox Game of the Year summary for 2026, and with that thought in mind, we recently inquired from you which titles you regarded as your favorite GOTY selections before December arrives. However, what about Metacritic? As you might be aware, Metacritic calculates an average score based on the professional critiques submitted for a game. Provided that the title has seven or more critic reviews, it is included in a list of the “Top Games” for that platform. Multi-platform titles often receive significantly more reviews on PS5 and Switch compared to Xbox, which can occasionally distort the top 10 rankings a little, but nonetheless, we have an impressive collection of the 10 finest Xbox games of 2026: Hades 2 (95) Resident Evil Requiem (93) Mixtape (92) Forza Horizon 6 (90) Ace Combat 8: Wings of...

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Samson Developer Issues Statement As Studio Is Forced To Close

by Ralph October 20, 2026 0

“We’re talking about ongoing assistance for Samson.” by Fraser Gilbert Yesterday, 6pm Just a few days ago, we released a “Hands On” article about our experience with Samson on Xbox Series X, but regretfully, the development studio responsible for the game has now been compelled to shut down. In a message shared on Twitter, Liquid Swords founder Christofer Sundberg indicated that Samson has performed “much better” on consoles compared to its initial PC launch, yet it hasn’t been sufficient to salvage the studio. Here’s what he expressed: As observed, Sundberg discloses that his team is “talking about ongoing assistance for Samson,” which may imply that there’s still potential for updates and general bug remedies at the very least. We will need to be patient and see what transpires next, but Sundberg (who notably was one of the developers of the Just Cause franchise) notes that the situation is “not the end of the world”...

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Guide: How To Watch This Week’s Xbox Indie Showcase, Including Start Times & What To Expect

by Ralph October 20, 2026 0

Showcasing a probable appearance from Shrek 2 Remastered! by Fraser Gilbert 5 hours ago It’s nearly time for another Xbox showcase! The forthcoming event is the ID@Xbox Showcase in collaboration with IGN, featuring 18 titles including several World Premieres (and most likely a lot of Xbox Game Pass games!). “IGN and Xbox are collaborating once more to present you a fresh edition of the ID@Xbox showcase. On October 20, we’ll be showcasing exclusive unveils from numerous new and forthcoming games that will be arriving on Xbox and PC. This year’s livestream will encompass trailers, gameplay, and more from 18 remarkable titles…” The scheduled date for this week’s Xbox Showcase is Tuesday, October 20th. Here are the start times: North America: 10am PDT / 11am MDT / 12pm CDT / 1pm EDT UK/Ire: 6pm BST Europe: 7pm CEST / 8pm EEST Asia/Oceania: 2am (Wed) JST / 1am (Wed) AWST / 4am (Wed) AEDT It has...

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Seven Xbox Games Are Out Today, Including The Next Great Co-Op Adventure (October 20)

by Ralph October 20, 2026 0

DMZ is also occurring today! by Craig Reid 4 hours ago Welcome back to your most recent update on new titles debuting on Xbox today! It seems there are seven newcomers arriving today, alongside early access to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4‘s new DMZ feature. Meanwhile, We Were Here Tomorrow captures the limelight as the next significant co-op journey from the acclaimed We Were Here franchise. At this moment, there are no fresh Xbox Game Pass launches scheduled for today. Nevertheless, we’re anticipating an announcement in a few hours regarding what’s on the horizon for XGP for the remainder of October. So, who knows? There might be an unforeseen addition to today’s roster. Thus, here’s what is releasing on Xbox today (October 20): We Were Here Tomorrow (Series X|S, PC, Cloud) On a mission to rescue your fellow Explorers, you and your companion become ensnared beneath the Antarctic ice. Upon awakening, you discover...

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Review: Trails In The Sky 2nd Chapter

by Ralph October 20, 2026 0

Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter debuted last year to near-unanimous praise from reviewers and enthusiasts. It was a meticulously created, ground-up revival of the initial game in the Legend of Heroes series, which first launched in 2004. The revival introduced complete 3D graphics, intricate combat, and a variety of enhancements aimed at making it considerably more accessible for newcomers. With Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter, Nihon Falcom has continued this fan-favorite revival with a sequel that mirrors the triumph of its forerunner, featuring a more powerful storyline and a somewhat darker atmosphere. Set immediately following the conclusion of the initial game, our protagonist siblings Joshua and Estelle Bright have triumphed over Colonel Richard and thwarted his coup. Peace is restored to the Kingdom of Liberl, and the siblings finally advance to senior Bracers. Estelle manages to enjoy at least one peaceful night’s rest before awakening to discover her brother missing, with startling...

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The Witcher 3 Remastered’s Latest Update Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes

by Ralph October 20, 2026 0

A Switch 2 exclusive by Jim Norman Yesterday, 5:15pm Image: CD Projekt Red Following its revelation earlier this month, CD Projekt Red has today unveiled its newest update for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered, which includes some console-specific enhancements for Switch 2. Version 5.01 has begun distribution in most areas today (the developers note that it will debut in Japan once it completes certification), encompassing everything from gameplay adjustments to UI oddities. Specifically on Switch 2, the update has enhanced “visual clarity and fidelity” and resolved some bugs present at launch. The complete patch notes were published on the game’s official site, and we have compiled them for you to review below. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered Ver. 5.01 (19th Oct 2026) Gameplay Resolved an issue where the “Automatically Apply Blade Oils” functionality only activated if enabled during the active game session. Resolved an issue where, under certain conditions, player-controlled...

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With Two Months To Go, These Are Metacritic’s 10 Best Xbox Games Of 2026

Samson Developer Issues Statement As Studio Is Forced To Close

Guide: How To Watch This Week’s Xbox Indie Showcase, Including Start Times & What To Expect

Seven Xbox Games Are Out Today, Including The Next Great Co-Op Adventure (October 20)

Review: Trails In The Sky 2nd Chapter

The Witcher 3 Remastered’s Latest Update Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes

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