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NubiaPhobia Review | TheXboxHub
NubiaPhobia is a short, budget-friendly point-and-click adventure game that satirizes the genre's tropes with a lighthearted story and childlike visuals. Developed by Tonguç Bodur, the game offers a breezy experience with simple puzzles and a globe-trotting quest, available on Xbox One and optimized for Xbox Series X|S.
Gunboat God Review
Gunboat God is a stylish, monochromatic shooter that blends arcade action with physics-based gameplay. Players control a gunboat navigating a flooded world, battling waves of enemies and collecting parts to upgrade their vessel. The game features a unique visual style, satisfying audio feedback, and challenging gameplay best enjoyed in short bursts, with couch co-op available.
Daily Video Game Deals Apr 13 – Borderlands 4, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, Lost Records – Bloom & Rage, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora From the Ashes Edition, Into the Restless Ruins & More
Daily video game deals for April 13th include discounts on Borderlands 4, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, Lost Records: Bloom & Rage, and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora From the Ashes Edition. These deals are available across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC platforms.
Rail Rescue: Puzzle Lines – A Track-Building Brain Teaser
Rail Rescue: Puzzle Lines is now available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC as a Complete Edition for £9.99, including the base game and two DLC packs. A standard edition will be released later. The puzzle game challenges players to reconnect rail lines across a city, featuring over 1000 puzzles with a relaxed pace and gradual complexity.
MOUSE: P.I. for Hire Gets New Voice Cast Trailer
PlaySide Publishing and Fumi Games have released a new trailer for the upcoming noir first-person shooter MOUSE: P.I. for Hire, showcasing its voice cast. The game features a gritty, monochromatic visual style inspired by 1930s cartoons and will launch on April 16 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC, with later releases planned for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
Daily Video Game Deals Apr 12 – Yooka-Replaylee, Metaphor: ReFantazio, Persona 5 Royal, SOUTH PARK – SNOW DAY!, Suikoden I & II HD Remastered & More
Daily video game deals for April 12th include discounts on Yooka-Replaylee, Metaphor: ReFantazio, Persona 5 Royal, South Park: Snow Day!, and Suikoden I & II HD Remastered. These deals are available across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC platforms.
Federal Aviation Administration targets gamers in this bespoke and not at all cringeworthy recruitment ad
The US Federal Aviation Administration is targeting gamers in a new recruitment ad to address a shortage of air traffic controllers. The ad, which features esports clips and mentions the Xbox One logo, aims to attract young adults with skills transferable to the role. While acknowledging gaming experience can be an advantage, officials also stress the importance of aptitude, discipline, and decision-making under pressure.
Okami 20th Anniversary Collaboration Announced at Monster Hunter Bar
Capcom is celebrating the 20th anniversary of Okami with a special collaboration event at Monster Hunter Bar locations in Tokyo and Osaka from April 20 to June 1, 2026. The event will feature themed food, drinks, and merchandise inspired by the beloved action-adventure game. Okami, originally released on PlayStation 2, has seen multiple ports and sold over four million copies worldwide.
MOUSE: P.I. for Hire Trailer Reveals Voice Cast
Fumi Games and PlaySide Publishing revealed the voice cast for their upcoming noir FPS MOUSE: P.I. for Hire. The trailer features Troy Baker as protagonist Jack Pepper, with Florian Clare, Camryn Grimes, Fred Tatasciore, and Frank Todaro also lending their voices. The game is set for release on April 16, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
"It's a sea change": Forza Horizon 6 is leaving the Xbox One behind, and it's a better game because…
Forza Horizon 6 will exclusively launch on current-generation platforms, leaving the Xbox One behind. This decision allows Playground Games to leverage the full power of systems like the Xbox Series X and PC, enabling significant advancements in visual fidelity, urban environment scale with the new Tokyo City map, and new gameplay features like Aftermarket and Treasure cars. The developers believe this focus on newer hardware is a 'sea change' that will lead to a better overall game.
Marauding minotaurs, more CloverPit and other new indie games worth checking out
This article rounds up several new and upcoming indie games, highlighting titles like the roguelite Minos, the CloverPit DLC Unholy Fusion, and the battle royale typing game Final Sentence. It also features previews for People of Note, Tamashika, Nippets, Dead As Disco, Call of the Elder Gods, and Long Gone, covering their gameplay, platforms, and release details.
Daily Video Game Deals Apr 11 – Outcast – A New Beginning, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, Final Fantasy XVI, BLEACH Rebirth of Souls, Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed, LEGO Horizon Adventures & More
Daily video game deals are available on April 10, 2026, featuring titles such as Outcast – A New Beginning, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, Final Fantasy XVI, BLEACH Rebirth of Souls, Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed, and LEGO Horizon Adventures. Discounts are offered across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC platforms.
The FAA is encouraging gamers to get jobs in air traffic control
The Federal Aviation Administration is launching a recruitment campaign targeting gamers to fill air traffic controller positions amidst a staffing shortage. The FAA's initiative highlights the transferable skills from gaming to air traffic control and promotes a starting salary of $155,000 after three years. This effort aims to attract young adults with the necessary skills to address the ongoing deficit in air traffic controllers.
US government wants gamers to become air traffic controllers
The US government is launching a recruitment campaign targeting gamers to encourage them to become air traffic controllers. Videos featuring popular games like Fortnite and League of Legends aim to attract young adults to the career, highlighting a significant staffing shortage within the US Federation Aviation Administration.
NieR: Automata 2B Virtuous Contract Sword Replica Heads to US
A 1:1 replica of the Virtuous Contract sword wielded by 2B in NieR: Automata is now available for pre-order in the US from Hibino and Square Enix. The replica features lights and sound effects, including voice lines, and will begin shipping in April 2026. The game is available on PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.
Tiny Bookshop Opens Its Doors On Xbox, PlayStation And Game Pass
Tiny Bookshop, a cozy management and narrative game, has launched on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC, and is available day one on Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass. The game allows players to run a second-hand bookshop in a seaside town, focusing on customer interaction, shop customization, and building relationships with quirky characters.
Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy Switch 2 Rating Spotted Online
A rating for Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy on the Nintendo Switch 2 has appeared from the Taiwan Digital Game Rating Committee, suggesting a new version of the game is in development. The title originally released in 2021 across multiple platforms, with a cloud-only version available on the current Nintendo Switch.
Inside 3on3 Freestyle’s New Career Mode: A New Way to Learn, Play, and Progress
3on3 Freestyle has introduced a new PvE Career Mode designed to help players learn game mechanics, progress characters, and prepare for competitive PvP. This mode features character-specific progression, roguelike elements for replayability, and exclusive resources, while ensuring all progression is confined to solo play to maintain competitive balance. The game is available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC.
Next Week on Xbox: New Games for April 13 to 17
This week's "Next Week on Xbox" feature highlights numerous game releases for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC between April 13 and April 17. Titles include Dosa Divas, Hades II, Replaced, Pragmata, and many more across various genres, with several also available on Game Pass.
Valkyrie Initiative、90年代16ビットクラシックに着想を得たハイスピード2Dプラットフォーマー『Kettlebell: Inferno Hotel』を発表
Valkyrie Initiative and solo developer 70`Strike have announced Kettlebell: Inferno Hotel, a high-speed 2D platformer inspired by 90s 16-bit classics. The game is set to release on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. A Steam Playtest is now open, offering in-game rewards for participants who meet certain criteria.
