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Indie Selects for September 2026: Genre Mashups & Fresh Takes
Microsoft's Indie Select Hub for September 2026 highlights six diverse indie titles across various genres, including superhero management, isekai truck driving, retro FPS horror, 3D platforming, real-time strategy, and historical multiplayer shooters. The curated collection aims to offer fresh takes on familiar genres with unique mechanics and perspectives.
Prime Video’s 15-Episode Anthology Quietly Outdoes Fallout
Prime Video's animated anthology series 'Secret Level' is argued to be more ambitious and successful than the live-action 'Fallout' series. While 'Fallout' is praised for its cinematic scale, 'Secret Level' is highlighted for adapting multiple diverse game IPs into standalone shorts with a strong voice cast and creative direction from Tim Miller.
The Lord of the Rings: War in the North - Legacy Edition Review | TheXboxHub
The Lord of the Rings: War in the North - Legacy Edition offers a chance to revisit a forgotten 2011 action RPG. While the remaster shows its age visually and in gameplay pacing, its earnest Tolkien-esque story and enjoyable hack-and-slash combat make it a worthwhile nostalgic trip.
Persona 4 Revival replaced the original RPG's English voice cast after Atlus struggled to get everyone back:…
Atlus has replaced the entire English voice cast for the upcoming remake of Persona 4, titled Persona 4 Revival. Series producer Kazuhisa Wada cited the decade-plus gap since the original game's release, making it difficult to reassemble the original actors due to industry changes and scheduling conflicts. This decision was made to ensure a consistent voice cast for the remake.
Dispatch Review | TheXboxHub
Dispatch, developed by AdHoc Studio (formed by former Telltale Games developers), is a narrative adventure game that puts players in the role of a dispatcher managing a team of reformed villains. The game features a compelling story with strong writing, memorable characters, and meaningful choices that influence the narrative. Its gameplay blends dialogue-driven decisions with a unique dispatching system and a hacking mini-game, all presented in a stylish graphic novel-inspired art style with excellent voice acting.
Dispatch Launches On Xbox – From The Minds Behind Two Of Gaming’s Best Narrative Adventures
Dispatch, a new narrative adventure and strategy game from AdHoc Studio, creators of Tales from the Borderlands and The Wolf Among Us, has launched on Xbox Series X|S and PC. Players manage a superhero dispatch center, deciding which heroes respond to emergencies while dealing with a team of former supervillains. The game features a notable voice cast and is also available on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Steam.
Buy Dispatch | Xbox
Dispatch is a new superhero workplace comedy game developed by AdHoc Studio, set in modern-day Los Angeles. Players take on the role of Robert Robertson, a former superhero turned dispatcher who must manage a roster of ex-supervillains. The game features narrative choices, strategic deployment of heroes, and roster management, with a release date set for July 29, 2026.
Dispatch is Coming to Xbox Series X/S on July 29th
AdHoc Studio announced that its superhero narrative game, Dispatch, will be released on Xbox Series X/S on July 29th, nearly a year after its initial PC and PlayStation 5 launch. The game will also be available on Nintendo Switch and is a Play Anywhere title, offering access on both PC and Xbox. Dispatch features a mix of dialogue choices, management-style gameplay, and a compelling narrative with a notable voice cast.
WATER-BENDING ADVENTURE RPG FADING ECHO LAUNCHING JULY 21 ON PC
Fading Echo, an elemental action-adventure RPG from New Tales and Emeteria, is set to launch on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store on July 21, 2026, for $19.99. The game features a protagonist who can manipulate water in various states and boasts a cast of notable English voice actors. PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions are planned for release later in the year.
Persona 4 Revival's cutscenes come from Jujutsu Kaisen and Chainsaw Man studio MAPPA – just in case the JRPG remake wasn't already promising enough
The JRPG remake Persona 4 Revival will feature animated cutscenes produced by the acclaimed anime studio MAPPA, known for Jujutsu Kaisen and Chainsaw Man. The announcement was made at Anime Expo 2026, where it was also revealed that Abby Trott will voice Rise in the English dub, replacing Laura Bailey. Persona 4 Revival is set to launch on February 17, 2027.
The Biggest New Game Releases Of July 2026
July 2026 is set to bring a diverse lineup of new game releases across multiple platforms including PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch. Notable titles include Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game, Doom: The Dark Ages – Revelations, Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag Resynced, and the 1.0 release of Palworld. The month also features updates and remasters like Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok and Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster.
D&D-inspired Critical Role's homegrown videogame is coming along well, says Laura Bailey: 'There's a…
Laura Bailey, a voice actor for Critical Role, has provided an update on the development of the franchise's homegrown video game, stating that progress is being made. The game, based in the Exandria setting, is being developed in partnership with AdHoc. Bailey indicated that while she cannot share many details, the project is actively moving forward.
Persona 4 Fans Torn Over Remake's Totally New English Voice Cast
Fans of Persona 4 Golden are divided over the decision by Atlus to replace the entire English voice cast for the upcoming remake, Persona 4 Revival. While the Japanese voice cast is largely returning, the new English actors have sparked debate among long-time players who cherished the original performances. The remake will feature new dialogue and fully voiced social link conversations.
Uncharted 4's binned original version would have had a much bigger role for Nathan Drake's love interest, Elena Fisher
A deep dive into the original vision for Uncharted 4: A Thief's End, created by series creator Amy Hennig, reveals significant differences from the final game. Hennig's version would have featured a larger role for Elena Fisher and a different narrative structure for Nathan Drake and his brother Sam. The game's development shifted significantly after Hennig's departure from Naughty Dog.
Uncharted 4's 10th Anniversary Was One For The Books, Our Best Look At Amy Hennig's Vision | Console Creatures
A recent documentary explores the troubled development and original vision for Uncharted 4: A Thief's End, which celebrated its 10th anniversary on May 10. The game underwent significant changes after creative director Amy Hennig's departure, with new directors Neil Druckmann and Bruce Straley leading the project to its eventual PlayStation 4 release.
'It was controversial internally too' — Former Naughty Dog dev says the studio was 'split' on The Last of Us Part 2's most divisive death
A former Naughty Dog artist, Heather Cerlan, revealed that the controversial death of Joel Miller in The Last of Us Part 2 was also a point of contention within the studio. Cerlan stated that the development team was internally divided on the decision, mirroring the strong reactions from fans upon the game's release in 2020. The article also touches on the online abuse faced by voice actress Laura Bailey following the game's launch.
The Last of Us Part 2's most shocking death was "controversial internally, too", former Naughty Dog developer admits
A former Naughty Dog developer revealed that Joel's controversial death in The Last of Us Part 2 was also debated internally among the development team. The decision to kill off the protagonist so brutally was divisive, with many developers questioning the outcome. The article also touches on the severe online abuse directed at voice actress Laura Bailey following the leak of this plot point.
Dispatch is coming to Xbox this summer
The narrative superhero comedy game Dispatch is coming to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, and Xbox Cloud this summer. Developed by AdHoc Studio, a team of ex-Telltale developers, the game features interactive narrative and management simulation elements. It will be an Xbox Play Anywhere title and is expected to include all content, unlike a previously censored Nintendo Switch port.