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Jelly Math Review | TheXboxHub
Jelly Math is a puzzle game that combines shape-fitting mechanics with basic arithmetic challenges. Players must arrange jelly shapes with numbered chunks onto grids to satisfy mathematical equations, with options for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. The game is available on Xbox Series X, Xbox One, and PC, and offers a challenging mental workout for those who enjoy budget puzzle titles with a mathematical twist.
Snack and Quack Review | TheXboxHub
Snack and Quack is a puzzle game that combines Sokoban and sliding puzzle mechanics with a charming duck-themed visual style. The game features 30 levels with additional mechanics like water currents and plant squares, offering a surprisingly deep experience for its budget price. It is available on Xbox Series X, Xbox One, PlayStation, and PC.
Damways Review | TheXboxHub
Damways is a sliding puzzle game where players control a beaver that slides until it hits a wall. The game introduces a unique mechanic where players can place planks to create dams, acting as new walls to solve increasingly complex puzzles. While innovative, the build-your-own-walls mechanic can become repetitive, and the game lacks additional mechanics to maintain interest beyond its core concept.
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for July 20 to 24
Xbox has announced a slate of new games arriving on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Game Pass between July 20 and July 24. The lineup includes titles like Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game, The Planet Crafter, and CULTIC, with several optimized for current-gen consoles.
Build Your Way Home In Damways
The puzzle game Damways, developed and published by Afil Games, has been released on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows PC. Priced at £4.19, the game challenges players to think like a beaver, using logs to build dams and alter routes across lakes to solve environmental puzzles.
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for July 6 to 10
This weekly feature highlights new games releasing on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Game Pass between July 6 and July 10. Titles include Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, EA SPORTS College Football 27, Palworld 1.0, and Wuthering Waves, among many others across various genres.
Bunny Pit Stop: Vegas Rush Review | TheXboxHub
Bunny Pit Stop: Vegas Rush is a significantly more challenging Sokoban puzzle game than its predecessor, Bunny Pit Stop. While it offers punishingly difficult puzzles and a steep learning curve, it lacks innovation and thematic elements, making it difficult to distinguish from other similar titles from developer Afil Games. The game is available on Xbox Series X, Xbox One, and PC.
Bunny Pit Stop Review | TheXboxHub
Bunny Pit Stop is a Sokoban puzzle game where players push F1 cars into mechanic bays. While the game offers 35 levels and a substantial Gamerscore, the puzzles are considered too basic and lack the challenge found in other titles from developer Afil Games. The review suggests it might appeal to players seeking an easy Gamerscore or a low-difficulty experience, rather than those looking for genuine brain-training.
Vegas Calls As Bunny Pit Stop Returns
Afil Games has released Bunny Pit Stop: Vegas Rush for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows PC. The new puzzle game offers 30 levels set in Las Vegas-themed garages and pit lanes, building upon the Sokoban mechanics of its predecessor. It is available for £4.19 and emphasizes a relaxed, planning-focused gameplay experience with no timers or penalties.
PlayStation once again pulls purchased StudioCanal content from user libraries because of "licensing arrangements"
PlayStation is removing previously purchased StudioCanal movies from user libraries starting September 1, 2026, due to evolving content licensing arrangements. This follows similar removals of StudioCanal content in 2022 and Discovery TV shows in 2023. Sony has not announced any compensation or refunds for affected users, who are being directed to a list of affected titles on PlayStation's website.
Chico’s Delivery Review | TheXboxHub
Chico's Delivery is a sliding puzzle game where players guide a chicken waiter to deliver pizzas while navigating arenas with move counters and interactive elements. Despite some new mechanics like pop-up seats and portals, the game is considered functional but ultimately familiar and mediocre, failing to fully escape accusations of being shovelware. The review notes that while the puzzle design is decent, the lack of an undo feature and limited replayability are notable omissions.
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for June 29 to July 3
Xbox has announced a slate of new games arriving on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Game Pass between June 29 and July 3. Titles include RV There Yet?, Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains, EA SPORTS College Football 27, and many more indie and AA releases.
Sony’s “Stricter Guidelines” On Shovelware PlayStation Games Are Reportedly Targeting More Developers
Sony is reportedly enforcing stricter guidelines on shovelware games for the PlayStation Store, leading to the termination of partnerships with developers like Afil Games. This move aims to clean up the platform, with Afil Games confirming all its titles will be removed from the PlayStation Store but will continue to be available on Xbox and Nintendo platforms.
Ytterligare en påstådd shovelware-utgivare portas av Playstation
PlayStation has banned the publisher Afil Games, known for releasing shovelware titles with easily obtainable achievements, due to stricter publishing guidelines. Afil Games claims these new rules are incompatible with their business model. While their games will be removed from PlayStation, Afil Games intends to continue releasing titles on Xbox, PC, and Nintendo Switch.
Sony is reportedly enforcing "stricter guidelines" against so-called "shovelware" PlayStation games
Sony is reportedly enforcing stricter guidelines on its PlayStation platform, leading to the termination of its partnership with Afil Games, a publisher accused of releasing "shovelware." Afil Games confirmed the decision, stating PlayStation is no longer continuing their partnership for future releases. The company will continue to release games on Xbox and Nintendo Switch. This follows Sony's removal of hundreds of games from the PlayStation Store in January, many of which were also considered shovelware.
Sony seemingly enforcing "stricter guidelines" on PlayStation Store to remove the mounds of PS5 shovelware games accumulating there
Sony is reportedly enforcing stricter guidelines on the PlayStation Store to combat the influx of low-effort 'shovelware' games. Publisher Afil Games confirmed its titles are being removed and future releases will not be accepted due to incompatibility with the new rules. Afil Games will continue to release titles on Xbox platforms and Nintendo Switch.
PS5 Shovelware Dev Confirms 'Stricter' Publishing Guidelines from Sony
Sony has implemented stricter publishing guidelines for games on the PlayStation Store, leading Afil Games to confirm its future releases will not be available on PlayStation 5. The developer, known for low-effort titles, will also have its previous games removed from the store. Afil Games plans to focus on releasing titles for Xbox One, Xbox Series, Microsoft Store, and Nintendo Switch instead.
Chico’s Delivery Brings Sliding Pizza Puzzles To Xbox And PC
Chico's Delivery, a puzzle game centered around delivering pizzas with a unique sliding mechanic, has launched on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows PC. Developed and published by Afil Games, the game challenges players to plan careful routes and manage customer timers, with additional mechanics like teleporters and directional arrows introduced as levels progress.
To Bee Jazz Review | TheXboxHub
To Bee Jazz is a merge game featuring bees playing brass instruments, but its soundtrack surprisingly lacks jazz. The game utilizes 360-degree arenas for strategic bee merging, with a mission-based structure that can lead to fatigue. An Infinite Mode offers an alternative playstyle with power-ups, providing a decent amount of content for its budget price.
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for June 22 to 26
Xbox announced a slate of new games coming to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Game Pass between June 22 and June 26. Titles include Age of Empires Mobile: PC Edition, DEAD OR ALIVE 6 Last Round, and EMPULSE (Game Preview), among many others. Specific release dates and optimizations for Xbox Series X|S are noted for several titles.
