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Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 3 Could Bring Revengeance to Modern Consoles – Rumor
A rumor suggests that Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 3 could include Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance and Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain for modern consoles. While the inclusion of Metal Gear Survive is also mentioned, the focus is on Revengeance's limited console accessibility and a potential cleaned-up version of The Phantom Pain.
The Metroidvania Is Decades Old, But One Year In Particular Is The Undisputed King
The Metroidvania genre, while decades old, experienced its peak in 2018 with a diverse slate of innovative titles. This year saw games like Hollow Knight, Dead Cells, and Yoku's Island Express push the genre's boundaries by incorporating elements from souls-likes, roguelikes, and even pinball, making it an ideal year for both newcomers and veterans.
Upcoming Changes to XBOX Cloud Gaming
Xbox is introducing monthly hour limits for cloud gaming included with Game Pass plans starting in November, with Ultimate receiving 15 hours, Premium 10, and Essential 5. Players exceeding their limits can purchase additional playtime, and a new option will allow purchasing cloud hours without a Game Pass subscription. These changes are being made due to the growing cost of providing the service as usage increases.
Sony's discless PlayStation PR disaster isn't going away as State of Play once again flooded with protests
Sony's State of Play livestream was heavily disrupted by fan protests regarding the company's move to a digital-only future for games starting in 2028 and the perceived neglect of the Destiny franchise by Bungie. Fans spammed messages demanding physical game support and a sequel to Destiny 2, highlighting significant player dissatisfaction with Sony's direction.
Brainrot Kart Is A Cheap – And Ridiculous – Xbox Racer
Brainrot Kart is a new, inexpensive arcade kart racer available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC. It embraces meme culture and internet humor with ridiculous characters and chaotic multiplayer for up to eight players. Despite its low price and lack of technical ambition, it aims to provide a fun, laugh-inducing experience for friends.
Dexter Stardust: Adventures In Outer Space – Now On Xbox
Dexter Stardust: Adventures in Outer Space, a colorful point-and-click adventure game, has launched on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One for £8.39. Developed by Dexter Team Games and published by Flynn's Arcade, the game previously released on PC, Nintendo Switch, and mobile platforms. It features exploration, conversation, and inventory puzzles with over 100 scenes to investigate.
Line Up And Fight In Hearthstorm
The strategy game Hearthstorm is now available on Xbox and PC for £4.19. Developed and published by NOSTRA GAMES LTD, the title focuses on tactical unit deployment and quick decision-making on the battlefield. It was previously released on Nintendo Switch.
Dream Doctor – A Whole New Meaning to Nightmare Therapy!
Dream Doctor, an action-adventure game focused on exploring patients' nightmares, has launched on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC for £4.19. Developed by Acangaiba Estúdio and published by Bad Minions and Little Giant, the game tasks players with navigating surreal dream worlds, battling enemies, and overcoming challenges to help patients confront their fears. Players can collect items within dreams that act as equipment, offering stat boosts and new abilities to customize their combat style.
Arcade-Style Vertical Scrolling Shoot ’Em Up Birdcage Is Coming to Consoles
The arcade-style vertical scrolling shoot 'em up Birdcage, already available on PC, is coming to consoles including Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox on September 23rd, 2026. A physical PlayStation 5 version is planned for March 2027. The game features explosive '90s arcade shooter action with modern mechanics and a sci-fi story inspired by Metal Gear Solid.
More Kitties, More Puzzles In Feed Your Cat: New Paths
Feed Your Cat: New Paths, a relaxed path-drawing puzzle game, is now available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Developed and published by Tribus Games Indie, it offers 60 new levels building on the original game's premise of guiding food to a kitten. The game supports Xbox Play Anywhere and is priced at £4.19.
EA SPORTS FC 27 Doubles Down On Authenticity With A Huge Licensing Boost
EA SPORTS FC 27 is enhancing its authenticity with a significant boost in licensing, including the return of Liga MX with all 18 clubs. The game will also feature renewed partnerships with clubs like Aston Villa and Liverpool FC, extended deals with the Bundesliga and ROSHN Saudi League, and new stadiums. These additions, alongside over 21,000 players and 35 leagues, aim to make FC 27 a comprehensive celebration of global football.
Angeline Era Brings Its Strange 3D Adventure To Xbox And Switch
Angeline Era, an action-adventure game developed and published by Analgesic Productions, has launched on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. The game, which previously received "Overwhelmingly Positive" reviews on Steam, features a 3D world focused on exploration, combat, and uncovering mysteries, following the journey of ex-soldier Tets Kinoshta.
Wings of Beyond Review | TheXboxHub
Wings of Beyond offers an inventive take on the shoot 'em up genre with a unique sticker-book aesthetic and a tower-defense-like level structure. However, the review criticizes the controversial decision to reset all power-ups at the start of each level, making the initial gameplay feel sluggish and unenjoyable. While the game's varied level design is praised, the lack of meaningful weapon variety, distinct bosses, and unlockable content ultimately leads to a repetitive experience.
Eden Coil Slithers Onto Xbox With A Clever Snake Puzzle Twist
Eden Coil, a puzzle game that reimagines the classic Snake mechanic, has launched on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One. Previously available on PC, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation, the game challenges players to navigate complex levels using multiple snakes. Developed by Sharkgame and published by Brainium Games, it offers a fresh twist on a familiar concept.
Radiation Caterpillar Crawls Onto Xbox With A Very Strange Growth Problem
Radiation Caterpillar, a physics-based puzzle platformer, has launched on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S for £5.79. Players control an alien caterpillar that grows by consuming radiation, but this growth can hinder navigation through increasingly challenging levels filled with physics-based puzzles and hazards. The game, developed by Sharkgame and published by Brainium Games, was previously available on PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Sticker Picker Review | TheXboxHub
Sticker Picker, Afil Games' first foray into the spot-the-difference genre, offers a mixed experience. While the game features polished artwork from the publisher's back catalogue and a functional hint system, its limited 30 puzzles and short playtime make the price feel steep. The review criticizes the prevalence of "gen-AI slop" in similar titles, contrasting it with Sticker Picker's human-made approach, but ultimately finds the game too slight.
Super Woden Rally Edge Is Ready To Get Dirty
Super Woden Rally Edge has launched on Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and PC, shifting the arcade racing series towards a rally focus. The game emphasizes time trials, terrain, and weather conditions, offering car collection and upgrades with a retro presentation. Previous entries Super Woden GP and Super Woden GP II are also mentioned.
Controversial PlayStation 4 Game Announces PS5 Sequel & Release Date, Watch Trailer
RecoTechnology has announced that Toro 2, the sequel to the controversial PlayStation 4 bullfighting game, will launch on September 9, 2026, for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Nintendo Switch. The game features a career mode, a new multiplayer versus mode where players can be either a bullfighter or a bull, and will showcase various iconic bullfighting arenas.
Take The Plunge With Shelldiver On Xbox Game Pass
Shelldiver, an incremental adventure game where players control a turtle catching jellyfish in a submarine, is now available on Xbox Game Pass for Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Developed and published by Gagonfe, the game features resource gathering, submarine upgrades, and a branching skill tree, offering a charming and engaging experience for subscribers.
Life is Strange and Aphelion studio Don't Nod probably facing layoffs again, as it announces ominous-sounding "transformation initiative"
French developer Don't Nod, known for Life is Strange and Aphelion, is initiating a "transformation initiative" that strongly suggests impending layoffs. The company cited "profound changes in the economic conditions of the video game industry" and deteriorating economic indicators as reasons for adapting its operating model, with negotiations underway for a job-preservation plan.
