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Det omtyckta retro-skräckspelet Heartworm kommer till konsol
The well-received retro horror game Heartworm, originally released on PC, is coming to consoles including Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5 on October 1st. Developed by Vincent Adinolfi and published by DreadXP, the game draws inspiration from psychological horror classics like Silent Hill and Half-Life, featuring a visual style reminiscent of the original PlayStation.
Would You Pull The Lever? The Trolley Solution Arrives On Xbox And PlayStation
The philosophical puzzle game, The Trolley Solution, has been released on Xbox and PlayStation consoles for £8.39. Developed and published by Take IT Studio!, the game presents players with 20 variations of the classic trolley problem, incorporating puzzles and minigames. An expansion pack is also available.
Don't expect regular Destiny 2 updates to return, despite the surprise "unvaulting" of game additions
Bungie is bringing back removed Destiny 2 campaigns, raids, and destinations for free, but will not reinstate live service seasons or seasonal events. This 'unvaulting' does not signal a return to regular development, as most of the Destiny 2 team was laid off. Updates will be limited to major bug fixes, with the content expected to arrive sometime next year.
Pop The Ghosts Review | TheXboxHub
Pop the Ghosts is a short, arcade-style action-platformer where players shoot ghosts across 30 vertical levels. Developed by Potato Devs and Bad Minions, the game offers a simple yet fun experience available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC, though its lack of variety and low difficulty may not appeal to all.
Fit And Grow Review | TheXboxHub
Fit and Grow is a puzzle game from Afil Games that suffers from a severe lack of tutorials and simplification, making it difficult to understand its mechanics. While the core concept of growing plant-shaped tiles to fill a board is interesting, the game fails to guide the player, leading to a frustrating experience on Xbox Series X, Xbox One, and PC.
I Hear Them – Rats, Supernatural Secrets And One Seriously Brave Cat
I Hear Them is a first-person horror adventure game where players investigate a rat infestation in their new home, uncovering supernatural secrets with the help of their cat, Lola. The game, available on PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch, received a 3.5/5 review score, with Lola being highlighted as a particularly memorable and useful companion.
Pop the Ghosts Wants You To Shoot Your Way Through A Haunted Building
Pop the Ghosts, a compact platforming adventure game, has been released on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows PC for £4.19. Developed by Potato Devs and published by Bad Minions and Little Giant, the game features 30 levels where players shoot ghosts in a haunted building.
Fit And Grow Turns Gardening Into A Relaxing Puzzle Of Strategy
Fit And Grow, a puzzle game from Afil Games, challenges players to strategically manage plant growth on Xbox and PC. While the core concept of fitting pieces and managing expanding greenery is interesting, the execution doesn't fully realize its potential, leading to a mixed reception. The game offers 30 levels across three biomes with no timers, allowing for thoughtful play, but the review notes that the central idea doesn't remain as tight as initially suggested.
Nomori Wants You To Forget Which Way Is Up
The puzzle adventure game Nomori is now available for £17.99 on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC with Play Anywhere support, and Steam. Developed and published by Enchanted Works, the game features gravity manipulation and portal mechanics in a whimsical spirit world.
PUBG Drops Another Free Survivor Pack For Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Members
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members can claim the free PUBG – 2026 Xbox Game Pass Exclusive Survivor Pack #3, which includes Hunter's Chests, Keys, and Contraband Coupons. This limited-time offer is available once per account on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S.
Gunstoppable Is On Xbox – Speed, Guns, Bananas, And One Glorious Mess
Gunstoppable, a high-speed action shooter developed and published by CAGE Studios, has launched on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One for £10.49. The game features fast-paced movement mechanics, absurd weapon combinations like flamethrower shotguns and nuclear bananas, and a story campaign involving rogue robots and a quest to save Earth.
Break Free And Blast Away In BIRDCAGE
BIRDCAGE, an old-school vertical shoot 'em up, has been released on PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch. Developed and published by Eastasiasoft Limited and POLYGON BIRD, the game features six stages of bullet hell chaos, multiple attack options, and a focus on score chasing with a retro visual style and soundtrack.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Writer is Working on Beyond Good and Evil 2 As a Consultant
Ubisoft Bordeaux narrative director Rik Godwin has joined the development of Beyond Good and Evil 2 as a consultant. While Ubisoft has remained largely silent on the game's progress, it was confirmed in January that the project was unaffected by company restructuring. The game, first announced in 2008, is reportedly a major priority for Ubisoft.
Saturday Morning Cartoon-Inspired Metroidvania Platformer Zozo and the Lost Dreams Announced
Zozo and the Lost Dreams, a 2D Metroidvania platformer inspired by Saturday morning cartoons, has been announced by developer Red Dunes Games and publisher Agate Studio. The game is set to release in 2027 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. Players control Zozo, a boy trapped in his own dreams, who must navigate bizarre worlds and battle enemies.
Raise The Dead – And The Profits – In Graveyard Keeper 2
Graveyard Keeper 2 has launched for Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and PC, priced at £20.99. Developed by Lazy Bear Games and published by tinyBuild, the sequel expands on the original's management simulation formula with new features like zombie automation, town rebuilding, and undead warfare.
Artist who hand-paints some of gaming's best fantasy world maps brings them together in oversized and extremely lavish art book
Artist Francesca Baerald, known for her hand-painted maps in games like Dragon Age, Diablo IV, and Warcraft, is releasing a lavish art book titled 'Unbound - The Cartography Art Book'. The oversized book features over 250 maps from her work in video games and tabletop RPGs, and is currently being successfully crowdfunded on Kickstarter. Despite a high price point, the book emphasizes quality and detail in its prints and binding.
With "a dozen" music levels, Rayman Legends Retold doubles down on the best bit of the original game, and having played it I couldn't be happier
Rayman Legends Retold is expanding on the original's acclaimed music levels, aiming for a total of a dozen. Developers at Ubisoft Milan and Montpellier are carefully recreating and adding new musical stages, drawing inspiration from tracks like the Macarena and MC Hammer's "U Can't Touch This." The game retains the core 2D platforming gameplay, now presented in a 2.5D visual style, with a focus on making the experience enjoyable for both long-time fans and new players.
Things Get Grim In Well Dweller – Now On Game Pass, Xbox And More
Well Dweller, a dark fairy-tale Metroidvania, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch, launching day one on Game Pass. Players control Glimmer, a tiny bird on a quest to rescue his family from a wicked queen in a grim, hand-drawn world.
I Hear Them Review | TheXboxHub
I Hear Them is a surprisingly enjoyable horror mini-adventure where players control a cat named Lola to hunt rats in a house. The game, developed by Strange Presence, features unique mechanics like using Lola as a radar and launching her at rodents. While the narrative is minimal and the player character is undefined, the game's surprising twists and the charm of Lola make it a standout experience.
Panda: Shards of Aurora Review | TheXboxHub
Panda: Shards of Aurora is a budget 2D platformer that borrows heavily from Kung Fu Panda, featuring a rotund panda protagonist. While the controls are responsive, the game suffers from a lack of depth in its mechanics, level design, and enemies, leading to a repetitive and overly easy experience that is quickly forgotten.
