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Garfield - Escape From Monday Review | TheXboxHub
Garfield - Escape From Monday is a surprisingly fun and nimble 3D platformer that exceeds expectations for a licensed game. Developed by Microids and Osome Studios, it offers responsive controls and engaging mechanics, particularly its unique suit abilities, making it a worthwhile addition to the Xbox platform despite some minor issues with enemy variety and polish.
Garfield – Escape From Monday Turns The Lazy Cat Into A Platforming Hero
Garfield – Escape From Monday is a new 3D platformer available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch. Players guide Garfield through a bizarre nightmare world filled with vegetables and enemies, collecting lasagna to progress and customize Jon's house. The game features three unique costumes that grant special abilities, adding variety to the platforming challenges.
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for September 21 to 25
This weekly feature highlights new games coming to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Game Pass between September 21 and 25. The list includes titles such as CONTROL, Dune: Awakening, EA SPORTS FC 27, and many more, with details on platforms and release dates.
Marsupilami 2: Salsa Palombia Review | TheXboxHub
Marsupilami 2: Salsa Palombia is a vibrant and colorful co-op platformer that builds upon its predecessor, Marsupilami: Hoobadventure. It introduces three playable characters with unique abilities, enhancing both single-player and co-op experiences, though the character-switching can sometimes disrupt the fast-paced gameplay. The game is praised for its gorgeous presentation, lively soundtrack, and emergent co-op fun, making it a highly recommended treat for families.
Marsupilami 2: Salsa Palombia launch trailer – platforming sequel appears on Nintendo Switch
Marsupilami 2: Salsa Palombia, a 2D platformer sequel developed by Ocellus Services and published by Microids, has launched on Nintendo Switch with a new trailer. The game features vibrant worlds, local co-op, and challenges players to save Palombia from the Mummy Queen. A demo is also available on Steam, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series.
Get Ready To Dance As Marsupilami 2: Salsa Palombia Launches
Marsupilami 2: Salsa Palombia has launched on PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. Developed by Ocellus Studio and published by Microids, this 2D platformer tasks players with stopping a Mummy Queen's cursed concert that causes animals to dance uncontrollably. The game features three playable Marsupilamis with unique abilities, local co-op, and various minigames.
Best New Xbox And Game Pass Games For September 2026
September 2026 is set to be a busy month for Xbox and Game Pass players, with a diverse lineup of new releases. Highlights include the dark fantasy RPG The Blood of Dawnwalker, Capcom's return to the samurai genre with Onimusha: Way of the Sword, and the survival-crafting spin-off RuneScape: Dragonwilds launching day one on Game Pass. Other notable titles include the horror game Halloween, the racing title Hot Wheels Infinite Rush, and Remedy's Control Resonant.
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for August 31 to September 4
This weekly feature highlights new games launching on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC between August 31 and September 4. The list includes titles like The Blood of Dawnwalker, Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game, NBA 2K27, and many more, with several also available on Game Pass.
Maestro, a game that lets you conduct an orchestra with Joy-Con, coming to Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch
Maestro, a game where players conduct an orchestra using motion controls, is set to release on September 17, 2026, for both Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch. The game will feature over 35 classical and pop culture masterpieces, with plans for post-launch DLC. This new version will utilize the Joy-Con controllers for intuitive gesture-based gameplay.
Microids announces K-POP Rising – Dream to Shine for this coming November 5!
Microids and Old Skull Games announced K-POP Rising – Dream to Shine, a simulation and rhythm game set to release on November 5, 2026, for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam. Players will manage and customize their K-Pop group, engaging in rhythm-based gameplay to achieve stardom.
K-POP Rising - Dream to Shine Announced
Microids has announced K-POP Rising - Dream to Shine, a musical adventure game developed by Old Skull Games. The title is set to release on November 5th for PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch, and is based on the popular K-pop genre.
Vibe to the rhythm of the global phenomenon: Microids announces K-POP Rising - Dream to Shine for this coming November 5!
Microids and Old Skull Games announced that K-POP Rising - Dream to Shine will be released on November 5 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PC. This rhythm and simulation game allows players to become a K-pop star, managing training, customization, and group dynamics.
K-pop Rising: Dream to Shine announced for Nintendo Switch
Microids and Old Skull Games announced K-pop Rising: Dream to Shine for the Nintendo Switch, set to release on November 5, 2026. This life simulation and rhythm game allows players to customize characters, form groups, and compete in the K-pop industry, featuring both solo and co-op modes.
Lost Ember: Wolf Pack Edition is now available for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series
Microids and Mooneye Studios have released the retail "Wolf Pack Edition" of Lost Ember for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. This edition includes the base game, The Legendary Souls DLC, a digital soundtrack, a wolf sticker, and a 48-page artbook, allowing players to explore a lost world as a wolf and possess various animals.
King of Tokyo Review | TheXboxHub
This review criticizes the digital port of the board game King of Tokyo, calling it a "bottom-shelf port" despite its functional gameplay. Key issues include the lack of online multiplayer, a drab visual presentation, and slow pacing, which are particularly disappointing for a £24.99 price point. The article notes that while the core mechanics work, the port offers a bare minimum experience with no expansions or additional game modes.
Garfield – Escape from Monday Announced
Microids and OSome Studio have announced Garfield – Escape from Monday, a 3D platformer set to release on PC and consoles on September 24th. The game is based on the Garfield franchise.
Garfield – Escape From Monday Turns The World’s Laziest Cat Into An Unlikely Platforming Hero This September
Microids and OSome Studio have announced Garfield – Escape From Monday, a new 3D platforming adventure game starring the famous lazy cat. The game is set to launch on September 24th, 2026, for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Players will guide Garfield through surreal dream worlds filled with platforming challenges, collectibles, and unique costume abilities to help him escape a nightmare induced by spinach lasagna.
Microids Unveils Garfield – Escape from Monday, a Thrilling New Adventure into Garfield’s Wildest Nightmares
Microids and OSome Studio have announced Garfield – Escape from Monday, a new 3D platforming adventure game. It will be released on September 24, 2026, for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Players will explore Garfield's nightmares, utilizing unique costumes and abilities to overcome challenges and enemies.
GRIME II arrives at retail on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series as the Definitive Edition on September 15, 2026
Microids announced that GRIME II Definitive Edition will be released for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series on September 15, 2026. Developed by Clover Bite and published by Kwalee, this retail version includes the base game, a reversible inlay, boss cards, and a mini poster world map. GRIME II is a Metroidvania where players absorb enemy forms to gain abilities and explore a surreal world.
Fan Favorite 2025 PS5 Adventure Game Half Price on PS Store
Microids is offering Syberia Remastered, a PS5 remaster of the 2002 adventure game, at a 50% discount on the PlayStation Store until July 2. The game, originally released for PC and later ported to PlayStation 2 and 3, features modernized gameplay and reimagined puzzles.
