A Plague Tale: Requiem
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Xbox Game Pass Is Losing 8 More Games In October
Xbox Game Pass is removing eight games from its library on October 31st, including several LucasArts classics like Full Throttle Remastered and Day of the Tentacle Remastered, as well as Deep Rock Galactic and Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga. Players have the option to purchase these titles at a discount before they are removed.
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Interview – New Protagonist, Worldbuilding, Potential Sequels, And More
Asobo Studio's Carol Ann Bañuls and David Dedeine discuss the new protagonist Sophia in Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, focusing on balancing her combat capabilities with her inherent vulnerability. The interview also delves into the distinct combat styles of Sophia and Theseus, the design challenges of portraying Minotaur's Island across different historical periods, and the technical features for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
Nine Games Leave Xbox Game Pass on October 15
Nine games, including Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Donut County, and Pacific Drive, will leave Xbox Game Pass on October 15. Subscribers have until this date to play these titles across Cloud, Console, and PC before they are removed from the library. Microsoft also announced its first wave of October additions to the service.
Here are our Xbox Game Pass games for October 2026
Microsoft has announced the first wave of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in October, with Battlefield 6 being the headline addition. Several new titles, including Valor Mortis and Bluey's Happy Snaps, will launch directly into the service. However, popular titles like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Pacific Drive will be leaving Game Pass on October 15th.
Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Battlefield 6, Valor Mortis, Forever Ago, and More
Xbox Game Pass is adding several new titles in October, including Battlefield 6, Valor Mortis, and Echo Weaver, all available on day one. The service also highlights recently added games like Gears of War: E-Day and Minecraft Dungeons II. Several games, including A Plague Tale: Requiem and Evil West, will be leaving the Game Pass library on October 15.
Battlefield 6 is Coming to Game Pass on October 13th
Battlefield 6 will be available on Game Pass for Ultimate and PC subscribers starting October 13th, with additional perks for EA Play members. The article also lists other games joining and leaving Game Pass in October, including Echo Weaver, Forever Ago, Neon Abyss 2, Valor Mortis, and more.
Weekend PC Download Deals for Oct. 2: Steam Autumn Sale and friends
The annual Steam Autumn Sale has begun, offering discounts on a wide range of PC games, including recent releases and older titles. Several other digital storefronts like GOG.com, Epic Games Store, and Fanatical are also hosting their own autumn sales, providing various deals and free games.
Xbox Game Pass Loses These 9 Games In October
Xbox Game Pass will lose at least nine games in October, including highly anticipated titles like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and A Plague Tale: Requiem. Other notable departures include The Casting of Frank Stone, Evil West, and Pacific Drive. Subscribers have until October 15th to purchase these games at a discount before they are removed from the service.
Weekend PC Download Deals for Sept. 25: GOG.com Autumn Sale
This weekend's PC gaming deals include GOG.com's Autumn Sale featuring DRM-free titles like The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and Cyberpunk 2077. Other notable sales are happening on Steam, the Ubisoft Store, and the Epic Games Store, with discounts on a wide variety of games across multiple platforms.
Why Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Is Already Being Forgotten
Despite positive reception for its predecessors, Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy has failed to garner significant attention since its release. The article speculates that a shift to a prequel focusing on a side character, a departure from the expected modern-day continuation, and a combat system that deviates from the series' stealth roots may have contributed to its low player counts and lack of buzz compared to other recent releases.
EDGE #428 review scores – Onimusha: Way of the Sword and more
EDGE Magazine's latest review scores for issue #428 include "Onimusha: Way of the Sword" receiving a 7/10. The review notes that while the game is enjoyable, it feels padded, with a tighter 15-hour experience hidden within its 25-hour runtime. Other reviewed titles range from "A Plague Tale: Requiem" at 8/10 to "Mistfall Hunter" at 4/10.
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy review
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy shifts the series from puzzle-stealth to third-person action-adventure, focusing on sword combat and treasure hunting with a new protagonist, Sophia. While the combat is engaging and the presentation is gorgeous, the predictable structure and rote puzzles detract from the experience. Despite these flaws, it preserves the series' bleak tone and ambiguity.
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Guide – 10 Best Tips And Tricks
This guide for Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy offers tips and tricks for players, focusing on the game's shift to combat-centric gameplay. Key advice includes mastering the parry and dodge mechanics, prioritizing parry upgrades, utilizing the kick and grappling hook effectively, and targeting archers first in combat encounters.
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Is Good If You Do The Necessary Homework Beforehand
A Plague Tale: Resonance offers a compelling narrative and engaging puzzles, particularly in its first half, but struggles to maintain momentum. While it introduces new gameplay elements like combat and stealth, these systems falter in the latter half, especially without a lock-on mechanic. The game's reliance on prior knowledge of the series for its conclusion is a significant drawback for newcomers.
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy får bra betyg, men inte fantastiska
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, a prequel to A Plague Tale: Requiem, has received generally positive reviews, averaging 83/100 on Opencritic and a 'Very Positive' rating on Steam. The game is praised for its aggressive and balanced combat, interesting puzzles, and for successfully evolving the series' identity while retaining its core elements. It is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy's Game Director and Star on Why Sophia Is So Special and Why This Prequel Let the Team 'Get Some Fresh Air' | gamescom 2026
Asobo Studio co-founder and game director David Dedeine, along with voice actor Anna Demetriou, discussed the newly released prequel Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy. They highlighted the special nature of the character Sophia and how the prequel allowed the team creative freedom.
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Is Out Now After Four Years of Development
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, developed by Asobo Studio and published by Focus Entertainment, has launched on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. This new entry shifts focus to Sophia and introduces a blend of combat, exploration, and puzzles, differing from previous titles. The game is also available on Xbox Game Pass and has received a positive review score of nine out of ten.
Asobo Studio used the soundtrack from A Plague Tale: Requiem during Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy mocap to help the cast 'get into the sadder moments, the darker moments'
Asobo Studio utilized the soundtrack from A Plague Tale: Requiem during the motion capture sessions for Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy. This was done to help the cast, including protagonist actor Anna Demetriou, immerse themselves in the emotional and darker moments of the game. The score for Resonance, composed by Olivier Derivière, incorporates Greek cultural influences to match the game's new setting on Crete.
A New Journey Begins With Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy On Game Pass, Xbox, PlayStation, PC
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, developed by Asobo Studio and published by Focus Entertainment, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. The action-adventure game is set 15 years before A Plague Tale: Requiem and follows a new protagonist, Sophia, on an island filled with ancient myths and curses, blending Greek mythology with the established franchise lore. It is also available Day One on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.
Resonance A Plague Tale Legacy ditches the rats in an attempt to "break the mold and try something else"
The next installment in the A Plague Tale series, Resonance A Plague Tale Legacy, will remove the signature rat gameplay to explore new mechanics and themes. Creative Director David Dedeine stated that the rat gameplay was reaching an end and that the team wants to "break the mold and try something else." The new Macula threat will be an external force to avoid, maintaining the series' stealth elements while offering different strategic approaches.
