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Slide Viking Review | TheXboxHub
Slide Viking is a sliding puzzle game from Afil Games that offers a more complex experience than typical titles in the genre. It features 30 levels where players guide a viking head to treasure chests, incorporating mechanics like axes that remove colored blocks and requiring strategic ordering of actions. Despite its short length and relative simplicity compared to larger puzzle games, it is praised for its engaging gameplay and value for its price.
Marathon lands surprise PS4 and Xbox One age rating ahead of launch, but should last-gen players really get their hopes up?
Marathon has received an ESRB rating that includes mentions of PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions, despite not being officially announced for last-gen consoles. Developer Bungie has not yet commented on the rating, leaving speculation about potential backward compatibility for the recently launched multiplayer shooter.
Chaos Comes Home With Messy Up
Messy Up, a chaotic couch co-op party game developed by Liquid Meow and published by E-Home Entertainment, is now available for £6.69 on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC with Xbox Play Anywhere support. Players can either control mischievous pets trashing a house to get their owner's attention or play as the owner trying to stop the chaos.
Enter The Arcade In Extra Coin On Xbox And PlayStation
Extra Coin, a narrative adventure and strategy RPG developed and published by CINIC Games, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and PlayStation for £16.74. The game features a looping gameplay mechanic where players explore a digital city called The Arcade to uncover a mystery surrounding Mika's missing parents.
Our first look at Diablo 4's Warlock and the game's next season arrive in today's livestream - watch it here
Blizzard Entertainment held a Developer Update livestream revealing new details about Diablo 4's upcoming Warlock class and Season 12. The Warlock will be available with the Lord of Hatred expansion on April 28, while Season 12 begins March 10. The stream also covered the Killstreaks system and Bloodstained items.
Review - OVERLOAD - A Decent successor of Descent!
Overload is a spiritual successor to the 1995 game Descent, developed by Revival Productions. It features similar frantic, six-degrees-of-freedom first-person shooter gameplay with modern graphics, improved controls, and a new story set in the Descent universe. The game is available on PC and is planned for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
Review - FAR CRY 5: HOURS OF DARKNESS should be renamed "Hour of darkness"
The Far Cry 5: Hours of Darkness DLC shifts the setting to Vietnam, focusing on stealth mechanics and a Rambo-esque narrative. While praised for its jungle atmosphere, sound design, and "Action Movie Mode," the DLC is criticized for its extremely short length (2-4 hours), simplistic gameplay, and an unnecessary green visual filter. The AI is also noted as being overly difficult, detracting from the overall experience.
Review - RAIDEN V - Director's Cut - Great, but not as good as Raiden IV!
Raiden V: Director's Cut offers classic shoot 'em up gameplay with impressive music and replayability, though it lacks some content from previous titles and features a busy UI. The game is available on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One, featuring local co-op and multiple paths. While visually it doesn't surpass Raiden IV, its core mechanics and epic soundtrack make it a strong entry in the series.
Review - CRASH BANDICOOT N.SANE TRILOGY - Triple Woah!
Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy is a flawless remaster of the original three PlayStation 1 platformers, featuring fantastic graphical upgrades and remixed soundtracks. While the core gameplay remains true to the originals, some levels retain their original unfair difficulty and trial-and-error design, and loading times can be frequent.
NO MAN'S SKY - Will the "NEXT" update finally make it worth playing?
The "Next" update for No Man's Sky, releasing July 24, 2018, introduces a true multiplayer mode, graphical improvements, and enhanced planetary generation. Despite these additions, the author remains unconvinced, arguing the game lacks a soul and compelling incentives for long-term engagement.
Review - DEAD CELLS - A Dark Souls "Roguevania" equivalent?
Dead Cells is a highly satisfying 2D action-platformer that masterfully blends roguelite and Metroidvania elements, earning an overall rating of 95%. The game features magnificent art direction, balanced difficulty, and engaging combat, though its music is considered uninspired and the story is nonexistent. It is available on PC, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One.
JAGGED ALLIANCE: RAGE - Expect the worst, hope for even worse
Jagged Alliance: Rage!, developed by Cliffhanger Productions and published by THQ Nordic, is a new entry in the turn-based strategy series. The game is set to release on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One in Autumn 2018. The article expresses significant concern over the game's departure from the series' core tenets, citing simplified gameplay, a focus on anti-heroes, and cartoonish graphics as potential drawbacks.
THE MESSENGER - Ninja Gaiden Demastered
The Messenger, a new pixel art ninja platformer from Sabotage Studio and Devolver Digital, is set to release on August 30, 2018, for PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. The game features a unique mechanic allowing players to switch between 8-bit and 16-bit aesthetics and gameplay styles, paying homage to classic NES and Super NES titles like Ninja Gaiden.
Review - GRAVEYARD KEEPER - Bring out your dead!
Graveyard Keeper is a management and sandbox game developed by Lazy Bear Games, offering a dark humor take on the genre with a unique pixel art style. Despite some grindiness and inventory limitations, the game provides a long and addictive gameplay experience with a soothing medieval soundtrack. It is available on PC and Xbox One.
Is 2025 The Best Year Ever For Gamer Girls? I Think So. Here’s Why: – Geeky Sweetie
The author expresses extreme excitement for the 2025 gaming lineup, highlighting upcoming releases like Inzoi, remastered visual novels Ever17 and Never7, the anticipated Nintendo Switch 2, Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma, Lunar Remastered Collection, Fantasy Life i, Atelier Yumia, and Suikoden I & II HD Remaster. The article emphasizes the variety of genres and platforms catering to 'gamer girls'.
Games Inbox: Will Resident Evil Requiem get a Mercenaries mode?
Readers discuss the potential addition of a Mercenaries mode to Resident Evil Requiem and the future of the Resident Evil series, including the possibility of remaking older titles. Other topics include the merits of console exclusives, the perceived lack of effort in game announcements, and the performance of games on the Nintendo Switch compared to other platforms.
Daily Video Game Deals Mar 5 – The Precinct, Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth2: Sisters Generation, FANTASIAN Neo Dimension, Forspoken & More
Daily video game deals for March 5th are available across multiple platforms including PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Featured titles include The Precinct, Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth2: Sisters Generation, FANTASIAN Neo Dimension, and Forspoken, with some games offered at significant discounts. Additionally, Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms and Turnip Boy Robs a Bank are free on the Epic Games Store.
Apex Legends Goes Gundam In New Content Update
Apex Legends has launched a collaboration with the Gundam universe, introducing new gameplay elements, weapons, map updates, and cosmetics. The update features a revamped Broken Moon map with Gundam-themed additions, a new Buster Rifle weapon, and unique Gundam abilities like Epyon's Lash and Heavyarms Salvo. The collaboration also includes Gundam-inspired skins, limited edition Gunpla, and exclusive real-world Gundam model pre-orders.
Snabbkollen – Bästa Xboxen är...
This article discusses the history of Microsoft's Xbox consoles, from the original Xbox released in 2001 to the current Xbox Series X and S. It polls readers on their favorite Xbox generation, with the Xbox 360 being the most popular choice among respondents.
Marathon post-launch content includes free seasonal updates, new Runner shell, and more
Marathon will receive free seasonal updates, a new Runner shell, and more post-launch content. Additionally, Atari 50: Anniversary Celebration, Stuffed, Moving Out 2, and Anno 117: Pax Romana are available for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and Essential members through Free Play Days.
