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Damon and Baby: hands-on with the ridiculous twin-stick shooter, out March 26 | PS Blog
Damon and Baby is a humorous twin-stick shooter set in a massive, ridiculous world filled with demons. The game is scheduled for release on March 26 and will be available on PlayStation platforms.
Crimson Desert Duskwood Ruins puzzle solution
This guide provides a step-by-step solution for the Duskwood Ruins puzzle in Crimson Desert, which rewards players with an Abyss Artifact. The puzzle involves aligning pillars using a rotating column and can be reset by reloading a save or fast traveling. Instructions are provided for both PlayStation and Xbox controller inputs.
“Gaming gave me my life back”: why accessible video games are transforming disabled players’ lives
Dr. Mick Donegan, founder of SpecialEffect, discusses how accessible gaming technology is transforming the lives of disabled individuals by fostering social connection and independence. Companies like Xbox and PlayStation are increasingly adopting inclusive design, with SpecialEffect leading efforts in mobile accessibility and eye-tracking games.
Docked Review | TheXboxHub
Docked is a port and shipping container management simulation game that offers a surprisingly compelling story alongside its gameplay. Players manage a damaged port, operate various machinery like the Ship to Shore crane, and upgrade facilities. Despite some repetitive tasks, the engaging narrative and precise mechanics make it an enjoyable experience on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC.
Why Nostalgic Game Remasters Perform Well on Xbox
Nostalgic game remasters continue to perform well on Xbox due to a combination of improved graphics, smoother performance, and the emotional connection players have with classic titles. Digital accessibility through storefronts and the role of online communities further contribute to their success, allowing both long-time fans to revisit favorites and new players to discover influential games.
Rumour: Dragon's Dogma 2 DLC Heavily Hinted at in 2nd Anniversary Artwork
Fans are speculating about a potential DLC for Dragon's Dogma 2 following the release of second-anniversary artwork. The artwork contains subtle clues, including a translated letter mentioning griffins from the northern region of Organ and a mysterious glowing character in armor not present in the base game. Rearranging letters on a banner also suggests the existence of a '2nd Arisen'.
Guilty Gear Strive Version 2.0 Set for April Alongside New Fighter and More
Arc System Works has announced Guilty Gear Strive Version 2.0, launching April 9th, which will introduce a new Counter Blitz mechanic and comprehensive battle balance adjustments. The update also includes a new Blazing Pass system for earning in-game rewards. Additionally, the new DLC fighter Jam Kuradoberi will be released on the same date, with Robo=Ky set to follow in the summer.
Defending Camelot - Tower Defense Action Review | TheXboxHub
Defending Camelot – Tower Defense Action is a lane-based tower defense game that initially released on PC in 2018 and is now belatedly available on Xbox. While it offers a vast amount of content with 160 levels and 44 units, the game suffers from a lack of polish, fiddly console controls, unfair randomness in enemy spawns, and brutal difficulty that often requires grinding. The experience is compared unfavorably to Plants vs Zombies, with the reviewer suggesting it may be better suited for PC due to its ungainly feel on consoles.
Survivor Mercs Returns with Major “Final Drill” Update, Introducing New Weapons, Improved Upgrades, and Extensive Balancing
Wolpertinger Games and Wandering Wizard have released the "Final Drill" Update 0.15 for their Early Access title Survivor Mercs. This major update introduces new weapons, overhauls progression systems, and implements extensive balancing changes across gameplay, UI, and performance. The update signifies the final phase of Early Access, with the full Version 1.0 release planned soon for Steam, Xbox, and PlayStation.
Order 13 Review | TheXboxHub
Order 13 is a hybrid game that blends job simulator mechanics with survival horror elements, tasking players with fulfilling delivery quotas in a warehouse while being stalked by a creature. The game features a cat companion and effective environmental storytelling, though the horror elements are revealed too early in the 12-day progression.
Tides of Annihilation Interview: Ary Chen on Knight Combat, Gwendolyn, and Arthurian Inspiration
Ary Chen of Eclipse Glow Games discusses their debut title, Tides of Annihilation, an action-adventure game inspired by Arthurian mythology. The game features a unique combat system where players fight alongside legendary knights, blending modern London with a fantasy world. Chen also touches on the team's focus on single-player narrative, the importance of community feedback, and the collaboration with voice actor Jennifer English.
Feature: Where The Heck Do You Start If You've Never Played Resident Evil?
This guide explores the best starting points for newcomers to the Resident Evil survival horror series, which celebrated its 30th anniversary in March 2026. It recommends the 2002 remake of the original Resident Evil or Resident Evil 4 (2005) as strong entry points due to their narrative accessibility and influential gameplay. Other suggestions include Resident Evil 0 for chronological order and Resident Evil 7: Biohazard for a modern first-person perspective.
Crimson Desert's first patch aims at fixing controls, but it mostly affects mouse and keyboard
Pearl Abyss has released the first post-launch patch for Crimson Desert, focusing on improving game controls, particularly for keyboard and mouse users. The update addresses issues with movement responsiveness, UI interactions, and adds new keyboard shortcuts for various menus. While controller support is not yet included, Pearl Abyss has committed to further improvements in future patches.
Resident Evil fan film reunites live action actors from original PS1 game
A fan-made film titled Resurrection: A Biohazard Story has reunited most of the original live-action actors from the first Resident Evil game on PlayStation. The film features an original story set decades after the original game's events and was successfully crowdfunded. Capcom producer Jun Takeuchi also shared a message celebrating the franchise's 30th anniversary.
Resident Evil Requiem tops US February charts, launch sales 60% higher than Village | US Monthly Charts
Resident Evil Requiem topped the US February sales charts, with launch week sales 60% higher than Resident Evil Village. The Nintendo Switch 2 hardware also saw strong performance, with sales 45% higher than the original Switch after nine months on the market. The overall US video game market generated $4.6 billion in February, showing flat year-on-year growth.
Crimson Desert Patch Adds Storage Chests, Nerfs Several Bosses and Enemies, and Much More
A new patch for Crimson Desert on PC introduces a private storage chest, adds more fast travel points via Abyss Nexuses, and makes Force Palm available earlier. The update also includes nerfs to several enemies and bosses, reduced stamina consumption when blocking, and adjustments to Kearush the Slayer's attack patterns. Additionally, mouse and keyboard users receive shortcuts for inventory, skills, journal, and map, and Bismuth ore can now be mined without special damage types.
Sunday Postmortems/Retrospectives
Konami released Castlevania: Symphony of the Night 29 years ago, a game widely considered one of the greatest and a pioneer of the Metroidvania genre. The article also briefly mentions that PlayStation's Firesprite Studio was in talks to develop a Breaking Bad VR game.
Poll: Who's Your Favourite Resident Evil Villain?
This article discusses the various villains from the main Resident Evil series, ahead of the franchise's 30th anniversary. It highlights iconic antagonists like Albert Wesker and Nemesis, as well as more divisive characters, and asks readers to vote for their favorite.
Mario Tennis Fever Takes Out Top Spot In February 2026 Nintendo Charts (US)
Mario Tennis Fever topped the US Nintendo Switch sales charts for February 2026, followed by Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined and Pokémon Legends: Z-A. Across all platforms, Resident Evil Requiem was the best-selling premium game of the year and February, with Capcom reporting over six million units sold since its late February launch.
Mark Cerny Confirms Frame Generation ″Should Be Seen At Some Point On PlayStation Platforms″
Mark Cerny has confirmed that frame generation technology is expected to arrive on PlayStation platforms at some point. The article also touches on Hasbro's CEO Chris Cocks discussing the company's investments in games and digital media, highlighting the success of Monopoly Go and plans for original titles like Exodus.
