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Long-awaited Switch 2 version of Diablo 4 reportedly releases days after BlizzCon, and includes both game expansions
A rumored Nintendo Switch version of Diablo 4, reportedly called the 'Age of Hatred Collection,' is said to include both the Vessel of Hatred and Lord of Hatred expansions and is slated for release on September 15. This date follows Blizzard's BlizzCon event, which takes place September 12-13. The report also mentions Diablo 4's availability on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
Grow, Adapt And Survive In Black Flower
Black Flower, a strategic roguelike from Triomatica Games, is now available on PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. The game challenges players to manage a garden amidst unpredictable weather and limited resources, with a mysterious black seed as the ultimate goal. Despite its cozy appearance, the game punishes poor decisions, offering a unique twist on the roguelike formula.
Plungeez (PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, X/S, PC)
Plungeez is a new puzzle platformer game where players take on the role of a plumber performing actual plumbing tasks within 2D worlds. The game is set to release on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC.
Marvel Cosmic Invasion: The Siege of Castle Doom Lands This Fall, Adds New Characters and Game Mode
Tribute Games announced the second paid DLC for Marvel Cosmic Invasion, titled The Siege of Castle Doom, which will launch this Fall. The DLC will feature Doctor Doom and add two new playable characters and a new game mode. It will be available on PC and consoles including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, and older generation consoles like PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
Palworld’s First Post-Launch Update Won’t Spend a Year in Development, Says Pocketpair
Pocketpair is planning the first major post-launch update for Palworld, with development not expected to take a full year. The studio is soliciting player ideas but aims for smaller, focused additions rather than massive overhauls. This approach aligns with their philosophy of not wanting to overextend long-term support for the game.
Hex Park Review | TheXboxHub
Hex Park is a cheap puzzle game from developer and publisher Webnetic, priced at $3.99 and available on Xbox consoles and PC. Despite over 150 hexagonal puzzle stages, the game suffers from extreme repetition, with many levels appearing to be duplicates. While it offers easy achievements and responsive controls, the lack of genuine challenge and depth makes it a disappointing experience.
Before Grand Theft Auto Online, GTA 4's multiplayer added 'glorious chaos' to the open world sandbox
This article reflects on the 'glorious chaos' of Grand Theft Auto 4's multiplayer, contrasting it with the more structured and financially successful Grand Theft Auto Online. It highlights how GTA 4's PC version offered a 32-player limit and customizable options, leading to unique and emergent gameplay experiences that differed from its single-player counterpart.
Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta Will Do Something No Previous CoD Beta Has
Activision has announced that the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 beta will feature campaign and battle royale content in addition to multiplayer. The beta will be available in early access from August 21-25 for pre-orders and open to all from August 28-September 1. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is set to release on October 23 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch 2, notably skipping PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for August 17 to 21
This week's "Next Week on Xbox" feature highlights numerous game releases for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC between August 17 and 21, including titles available on Game Pass. Notable releases include S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl (DLC), Backyard Baseball, The Sinking City 2, and Mortal Shell II, alongside a variety of indie titles across different genres.
Can Your Defence Survive The Chaos Of Tower Dominion?
Tower Dominion, a roguelike tower defense game, has launched on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch. Developed and published by Forever Entertainment, the game features modular maps, a wide array of buildings, weapons, heroes, and doctrines for players to experiment with to create unique defensive strategies against increasingly difficult waves of enemies.
Misblood Wants You To Shoot First And Ask Questions Never
Misblood, an arcade-style top-down shooter developed by Renato Pereira Siqueira and published by Phoenix Reborn Games, has launched on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows PC. Priced at £4.19, the game features 25 contracts in a pixel-art city where players must eliminate enemies in short, replayable missions.
Hunahpu Quest. Mechanoid Brings A Hardcore Puzzle Adventure To Xbox
Hunahpu Quest. Mechanoid, a hardcore puzzle adventure game developed by Rumata Lab and published by Valkyrie Initiative LLP, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows PC for £4.19. The game features 40 levels combining puzzles, platforming, and combat, and has previously received Mostly Positive reviews on Steam and Nintendo Switch.
Hidden Legends 2 Takes Its Hunt For Secrets Into The Fairytale World
Hidden Legends 2, a colorful hidden object adventure, has launched on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S for £3.29. Developed and published by 17Studio, the sequel features handcrafted environments, hundreds of interactive objects, and a fairytale world to explore. The game builds upon its predecessor by integrating objects more deeply into the scenery, encouraging closer attention to detail.
Gravity Paws Gives A Lost Dog The Power To Turn The World Upside Down
Gravity Paws, a new pixel art platformer developed by Joffre Macedo Neto and published by JM Neto Game Dev, is now available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC for £4.19. The game features Duke, a lost dog who gains the ability to invert gravity, which players must master to navigate obstacles and defeat enemies on his journey home. JM Neto Game Dev also previously released the retro-styled title Paper Pixel.
Reader Review: Educational Family Games (PC, Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, X/S)
This reader review focuses on the game Educational Family Games, which is available on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. The reviewer, who primarily plays on PC, received a Steam key for the game and found it suitable for the site's audience.
Injustice 2 Has Sold More Than 9 Million Copies
NetherRealm Studios' Ed Boon confirmed that Injustice 2 has sold over 9 million copies worldwide since its 2017 release on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. While the exact sales figures were clarified, there is ongoing speculation about NetherRealm's next project, with rumors suggesting a departure from the Injustice branding despite the success of both Injustice titles.
Idle Immortal Lets You Build A Chinese Fantasy Sect
Idle Immortal, a Chinese fantasy idle RPG from Happy Player, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC. The game allows players to build and manage a sect, recruiting disciples who continue to fight and grow even when the player is offline. A Deluxe Edition includes two additional DLC characters, Daughter of Fate and Seven-Star Strategist.
Barkside Roads Takes A Dog On A Puzzling Brazilian Road Trip
Barkside Roads, a new puzzle adventure game from Afil Games, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows PC for £4.19. The game features a dog driving a dune buggy across Brazil, solving hexagonal route-building puzzles across 30 levels inspired by locations like Copacabana and the Lapa Arches.
Xbox unveils new limited edition Gears of War controllers, and fans say 'they look frigging awesome'
Xbox has unveiled a limited-edition Gears of War: E-Day Xbox Wireless Controller, set to release on September 30 for $89.99. The controller features design elements inspired by the game's Emergence Day. Additionally, an 8BitDo charging dock compatible with various Xbox controllers will also be available for pre-order.
Sokobear Spring Harvests A Fresh Set Of Puzzles On Xbox And PC
Sokobear Spring, a new Sokoban-style puzzle game, has been released on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows PC for £4.19. Developed by Bad Kid Games and published by Little Giant and Bad Minion, the game features 40 levels with a spring theme, tasking players with pushing pumpkins onto designated spots while avoiding obstacles and chasing away moles.
