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Free Play Days – Train Sim World 6, Icarus: Console Edition, and Lynked: Banner of the Spark
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and Essential members can play Train Sim World 6, Icarus: Console Edition, and Lynked: Banner of the Spark for free from August 20 to August 23. Players can download the games directly from the Xbox Store and continue their progress with limited-time discounts on purchases.
Yet Another Zombie Survivors Finally Leaves Early Access For Full Launch
Yet Another Zombie Survivors has officially launched out of Early Access for PC, PlayStation, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. Developed by Awesome Games Studio, the bullet heaven survival game allows players to build a three-person squad to face zombie hordes. The 1.0 release includes new story content, quests, and a Survivors' Base.
Mutate Your Way To Survival In Ground Zero Hero
Ground Zero Hero, a chaotic action roguelite developed by Rowan Edmondson and published by Acclaim, Inc., is now available for PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation. The game features a mutation system where players absorb defeated enemies to evolve, over 80 upgrades, and more than 60 enemy types across various biomes. It also includes an Endless Mode and 60 challenges for extended gameplay.
Driving Is Hard – Apparently!
Driving Is Hard, a physics-based driving game developed by Elegant Horse Studios, is now available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC for £8.39. Players control a bathtub on wheels, navigating challenging terrain across seven worlds with three difficulty options. The game is also available on Steam and the Nintendo eShop.
Educational Family Games Adds To Your Xbox Game Night
Educational Family Games is now available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC for £20.99, featuring Xbox Play Anywhere support. The game offers 80 mini-games across five boards, combining educational challenges with party game elements for local multiplayer. It supports up to four players and can utilize smartphones as controllers, with full voice acting in 19 languages for accessibility.
Wings of Beyond Takes The Fight To The Galaxy
Wings of Beyond, a fast-paced arcade shoot 'em up developed by Acangaiba Estúdio, has been released for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC. The game features 30 stages across three galactic systems, with unlockable ship upgrades and customization options.
Find The Cats 2 Review | TheXboxHub
Find The Cats 2 offers a similar hidden object experience to its predecessor, featuring thirty images with ten cats to find within a thirty-second time limit per image. While the pixel art style is praised, the game suffers from usability issues, occasional unfair cat placement, and a time limit that may not suit the genre's typically relaxed pace. The game is available on Xbox Series X, Xbox One, and PC.
The Kitties Are Back In Find The Cats 2
Find The Cats 2, a hidden object puzzle game developed by Ember Box Studio, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC. The game features hand-drawn locations with cats to find and offers both casual gameplay and speedrunning challenges. The article also reviews the game, awarding it 3.5/5 stars, and mentions its predecessor, Find The Cats.
Dark Reflection Twists Reality Into A Heavy Metal Nightmare
Dark Reflection, a pixel-art adventure game developed by Stamina Zero LLC and Slay Buherman, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC for £4.19. The game features side-scrolling action, exploration, puzzles, and inventory management within a warped reality, accompanied by a heavy metal soundtrack and offering multiple endings.
Available for XBOX Insiders: Home Improvements, Local Save Game Management, and Profile Badges
Xbox Insiders can now test new console updates that enhance the Home experience, manage local game saves, and introduce profile badges. Features include more control over the Recent Games list, an immersive background mode, and the ability to view and delete unused local game saves. A new commemorative badge celebrates the 25th anniversary of Xbox and the release of the Xbox One.
WonderCat Adventures Is A Cat-astrophe Waiting To Happen
WonderCat Adventures, a fast-paced platformer, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC for £3.29. The game features a stranded feline navigating five worlds with 50 levels and five bosses in search of a missing friend and a way home, with unlockable secret levels and achievements for collecting glowing stones.
Super Astro Cat 2 Gives Its Feline Heroes A New Mission
Super Astro Cat 2 is now available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows PC for £4.19. Developed by Synnergy Circle Games, the sequel tasks players with defending newly established bases from an alien invasion using a new arsenal of weapons. The game follows the original Super Astro Cat, which was released in late 2024.
Archerio Fires Up A Roguelite Challenge On Xbox And Play Anywhere
Archerio, a new action roguelite from developer Webnetic, is now available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC with Xbox Play Anywhere support. The game challenges players to survive waves of enemies and traps in handcrafted arenas, with progression tied to improving abilities and stats each run. This release serves as a potential redemption for Webnetic following a lower score for their previous title, Hex Park.
The King’s Gambit Takes TMNT: Splintered Fate To A New Level
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate has received its largest free update, "The King's Gambit," which concludes the main story with a new boss, the Rat King. The update also adds a pet dinosaur named Pepperoni to the Lair. Additionally, paid DLC is available, introducing the playable character Slash and a Samurai Armor Pack for customization across multiple platforms including Xbox, PlayStation, Switch, PC, and Apple Arcade.
RimWorld Hits A New Low Price, But You’ll Only Have 24 Hours To Grab It
RimWorld is currently available at a 29% discount on Fanatical for a limited 24-hour period, marking its deepest discount to date. The article highlights the game's chaotic AI storytelling and engaging simulation mechanics, noting that this sale also extends to its expansions, Anomaly and Odyssey.
Be warned: Fallout 4's next update may break your mods - and there's a similar one for Skyrim in the works, too
Bethesda is releasing a new update for Fallout 4 that may break existing mods, advising players to back up their save files and mod load orders. A similar update is also planned for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. These updates are necessary for the continued support of these older, mod-heavy titles as Bethesda works on future installments.
One Button Games 5-in-1 Vol. 8 Adds Five More Bite-Sized Challenges To Xbox And PC
One Button Games 5-in-1 Vol. 8 has been released for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows PC, featuring five new bite-sized challenges that utilize a single button for control. Developed by ABA Games and m1s3ry and published by Xitilon, the collection offers varied gameplay experiences such as a robot balloon-popping game, a fishing challenge, and a precision shooting game, all priced at £4.19.
Elden Ring Tarnished Edition Videos Showcase Improved Performance, 30 FPS Gameplay
Videos showcase the Elden Ring Tarnished Edition running on Nintendo Switch, demonstrating improved performance at a steady 30 FPS in both handheld and docked modes. While some frame drops occur during intense combat, the port has seen significant refinement since its initial previews. The game was originally announced in 2022 for multiple platforms and received critical acclaim, with the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion releasing in 2024.
"Rockstar literally just spent over a billion dollars": Ori studio founder wants you to stop demanding 60 FPS on Xbox Series S just because GTA 6 can run on it
Moon Studios founder Thomas Mahler criticized players demanding 60 FPS on the Xbox Series S, using Grand Theft Auto 6 as a benchmark. He highlighted the vast difference in resources between Rockstar Games and smaller studios, emphasizing that GTA 6's performance is not a guaranteed standard for all games on the console. Mahler also pointed out the technical limitations of the Xbox Series S compared to PC hardware like the Steam Deck.
The Best Games Under $10
This article highlights excellent games available for $10 or less, including several free-to-play options. It features titles like To The Moon, Portal 2, Vampire Survivors, and Half-Life 2, available on various platforms including PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch.
