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ARC Raiders Players Will Get Back Items Lost From Recent Outage After Studio Investigates Cases
Embark Studios is investigating and returning lost items to ARC Raiders players affected by recent server outages and extraction issues. The studio is making an exception to its usual policy due to the widespread impact of the outages. The latest update also includes new cosmetic items, bug fixes, and addresses a security exploit related to Discord SDK logging.
Daily Video Game Deals Mar 9 – DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake, Sniper Elite: Resistance, Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection – Deluxe Edition, Nice Day For Fishing & More
Daily video game deals for March 10th include DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake, Sniper Elite: Resistance, Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection – Deluxe Edition, and Nice Day For Fishing. Discounts are available across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC platforms from retailers like Amazon and Woot.
Raw Fury Unveils Spring Release Dates For Action Roguelite Shooter Last Man Sitting, Cozy Cooking Sim KuloNiku: Bowl Up! And Hack-and-Slash RPG Regions of Ruin: Runegate
Indie publisher Raw Fury announced spring release dates for several titles at The MIX Spring Game Showcase. Last Man Sitting, a roguelite shooter, will launch on March 31 for PC. The cooking sim KuloNiku: Bowl Up! releases April 7 for PC, followed by the hack-and-slash RPG Regions of Ruin: Runegate on April 14 for PC. Additionally, Dome Keeper's multiplayer update arrives April 13 for PC and Xbox Series X/S.
Survival sandbox ICARUS greatly expands its world with ‘sequel’ like Dangerous Horizons
The survival sandbox game ICARUS has received a major expansion titled Dangerous Horizons, adding a new region, story campaign, creatures, technology, and more. Developer RocketWerks CEO Dean Hall stated the expansion significantly extends the game's content, approaching the scope of a sequel. A console edition of ICARUS, excluding the expansion, is set to release on March 26th for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.
Nightdive Studios Repents and Announces 2026 Release for Long-Awaited SiN: Reloaded
Nightdive Studios, a subsidiary of Atari, has announced that SiN: Reloaded, a remaster of the 1998 first-person shooter SiN and its expansion Wages of SiN, will launch in 2026 for PC and consoles. The remaster features enhanced visuals, modernized controls, and includes the Wages of SiN mission pack, all optimized with the KEX Engine.
Fan-Favorite PS5 Shooter Gets Major Free Expansion Later This Month
Nightdive Studios is releasing a major free expansion titled 'Death Wish' for the cult classic shooter remaster, Blood: Fresh Supply, later this month. The expansion adds four new episodes and acts as a sequel to the game's events. Blood: Fresh Supply is available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Mirage 7 Review | TheXboxHub
Mirage 7 is a third-person action-adventure game that evokes the B-list titles of the 2008 era, featuring a blend of ambitious storytelling, puzzle-solving, and dated mechanics. While its combat and some puzzles are frustrating, the game offers a unique, albeit flawed, experience for players nostalgic for older adventure games. It is available on Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5, and PC.
Mole Cart Mining Review | TheXboxHub
Mole Cart Mining is a puzzle game where players lay tracks for a minecart to reach an exit, featuring mechanics like locked pieces and rotating bridges. While the game offers a solid challenge that is easy to learn but hard to master, it heavily reuses mechanics from previous Afil Games titles like Hexa Chippy, making it feel familiar to those who have played similar games before.
Resident Evil director Shinji Mikami has a new studio, Unbound, who are making original games for PC and console
Resident Evil director Shinji Mikami has founded a new studio named Unbound, which began operations in May 2023. The studio, comprising around 50 staff including former Tango Gameworks producer Masato Kimura, aims to create original "AA" games with aspirations for AAA quality for PC and consoles. Mikami previously left Tango Gameworks in 2023, shortly before Microsoft announced plans to close the studio.
Echo Generation 2 Drops New Trailer at The MIX Spring Showcase
Cococucumber revealed a new trailer for Echo Generation 2 during The MIX Spring Showcase, announcing a 2026 release for Xbox Series X|S, PC, Xbox Cloud Gaming, Xbox Game Pass, and Steam. A limited-time public demo is available on PC and Xbox Series X|S, featuring the game's introduction and a glimpse of its tactical combat system.
SiN: Reloaded launches in 2026 for PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC
SiN: Reloaded, a remastered version of the 1998 first-person shooter SiN, is scheduled to launch in 2026. The game will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Hoa 2 Announced for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, and PC in 2026
Skrollcat Studio and PM Studios have announced Hoa 2, the sequel to the narrative puzzle-platformer Hoa, set for a 2026 release on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2. The game will feature 3D exploration while retaining the signature artistic style and gentle atmosphere, focusing on themes of transformation and reflection as Hoa returns to a changed homeland.
EA's Battlefield Studios Group Hit by Layoffs as Part of "Realignment"
Electronic Arts has conducted layoffs across its Battlefield studio group, including DICE, Motive, Criterion, and Ripple Effect, as part of a company "realignment." The company cited a need to better align teams with community priorities. This news follows a period of declining player counts and mixed reviews for Battlefield 6, despite its strong launch.
Grindhouse-Inspired Nekome: Nazi Hunter Narrative Trailer Released
ProbablyMonsters has released a narrative trailer for Nekome: Nazi Hunter, detailing the revenge quest of Vano Nastasu. Inspired by grindhouse cinema, the game follows Nastasu's path across war-torn Europe after his family's murder by Nazi soldiers. Nekome: Nazi Hunter is set to release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection Review | TheXboxHub
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection evolves the spin-off series with a more mature narrative, fully voiced protagonist, and refined turn-based combat that aligns it closer to the mainline Monster Hunter games. The game features a new Ranger role, expanded exploration with the RE Engine, and revitalized battle mechanics that make each encounter feel impactful.
The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu Launches July 15 With Cooperative Cosmic Horror
ACE Team and Nacon announced that their cooperative horror adventure, The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu, will launch on July 15, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The game features cooperative exploration, psychological horror inspired by H.P. Lovecraft, and survival mechanics where players manage limited resources and sanity.
NEKOME: NAZI HUNTER DEBUTS NARRATIVE TRAILER, UNVEILING A PERSONAL REVENGE ODYSSEY FROM INDUSTRY VETERAN JERONIMO BARRERA
ProbablyMonsters has released the first gameplay trailer for Nekome: Nazi Hunter, a single-player, third-person action title directed by Jeronimo Barrera. The game, inspired by grindhouse cinema, follows a young Romani man seeking revenge against Nazi soldiers and is set to launch on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The trailer showcases a blend of stealth and brutal close-quarters combat, with systems that track player brutality and unpredictability.
EA Lays Off Staff Across All Battlefield Studios Following Record-Breaking Battlefield 6 Launch - IGN
Electronic Arts has laid off an unknown number of employees across its Battlefield studios, including Criterion, Dice, Ripple Effect, and Motive Studios, as part of a "realignment." This follows the record-breaking launch of Battlefield 6 in 2025, which has since faced criticism for its live service support, monetization, and declining player counts. The company states these layoffs are unrelated to its pending acquisition by an investor group.
Xbox-fans röstar om gamla Xbox-spel de vill ge nytt Xbox-liv på Series och Helix – The Simpsons i topp
Fans on XboxGamePreservation.com are voting on which original Xbox and Xbox 360 games they want to see made backward compatible on modern Xbox consoles like the Series X|S. The Simpsons: Hit & Run is leading the vote, followed by Silent Hill 4: The Room and Burnout 3: Takedown, with seven out of the top ten games being from the original Xbox era.
The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu Release Date Set for July
Nacon and Ace Team have announced that The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu will be released on July 15th for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. This co-op horror adventure game supports up to four players as they explore a jungle island, facing horror and madness while managing limited inventory and deteriorating sanity.
