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Audeze Maxwell 2 ANC review - You should probably get insurance
The Audeze Maxwell 2 ANC headset offers exceptional sound quality and superb active noise cancellation, making it ideal for immersive gaming experiences. However, its premium price point of $429 USD and heavier design may not appeal to all gamers, despite its long battery life and versatile connectivity options across PC, PlayStation, Switch, and mobile devices.
Xbox’s Latest Console Update Will Finally Let You Choose Old Saves To Delete
Xbox is rolling out a new console update to Insiders that provides more control over local save data, allowing players to manually choose and delete specific old saves. The update also enhances profile customization and offers an immersive background mode to hide the UI. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has been focusing on console improvements since taking over earlier this year.
Mattel is releasing a full-scale building brick set of the original Xbox
Mattel is releasing a full-scale building brick set of the original Xbox for $330. The set includes a controller and three game-inspired dioramas.
IKEA is teasing some Xbox... things
IKEA is teasing a potential collaboration with Xbox, hinting at new merchandise. The company shared an image of a green cushion featuring the Xbox logo, suggesting upcoming co-branded products for gamers.
The Original Xbox Is Back, And This Time You Have To Build It Yourself
Mattel is releasing a 1:1 scale replica of the original Xbox console, featuring 3,509 pieces, realistic lights and sounds, and a buildable Duke controller. The replica also includes three dioramas themed around Halo: Combat Evolved, Psychonauts, and The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind, with shipping expected in October. This release coincides with Xbox's 25th anniversary amidst a turbulent period for Microsoft's gaming division, marked by layoffs and revenue declines.
Redfall Director Pleaded With Microsoft to Release Final Patch, Despite Already Being 'Fired'
Redfall director Harvey Smith revealed he asked Microsoft to allow one final patch for the game, despite having already been dismissed. The plea was made to improve the critically panned Xbox console exclusive, even after his departure from the project.
Redfall Bosses Explain What Happened With The Failed Xbox Exclusive
Former Arkane directors Harvey Smith and Ben Horne, now heading Black Pony Immersive, discussed the challenges and missteps in the development of the Xbox exclusive Redfall. They cited the industry's focus on live-service games and external factors like the COVID-19 pandemic and the great resignation as contributing to the game's difficulties and poor reception. Despite the studio closure and layoffs, a small team returned to release a significant update, 1.4, which improved the game.
Aery - Surreal World Review | TheXboxHub
Aery - Surreal World offers a calm and cozy exploration experience on Xbox, but its definition of 'surreal' leans more towards quirky than truly mind-bending. While the game is refreshingly free of bugs and introduces some interesting level themes, excessively high feather counts in its eleven levels lead to tedium, making the overall experience middling despite genuine improvements to the Aery formula.
Mafia: The Old Country - Man of Honor Review | TheXboxHub
Mafia: The Old Country – Man of Honor, a story DLC for the 2025 game, offers two new missions set between chapters five and six, focusing on Enzo and Caesar's involvement with Salieri. While the DLC expands the game with new items and activities, it suffers from the prequel dilemma, lacking the tension of the main story and ending with a whimper despite high production values and good writing.
GTA 6 Leakers Say They Acted For Gamers’ Rights, While Pushing A Memecoin
A consumer rights group, Stop Killing Games, has spoken out against the recent Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks, urging the public not to support the hackers who claim to have leaked footage. The hackers reportedly stated their actions were a protest against games being released without proper physical editions, while also promoting memecoins. Take-Two Interactive has issued DMCA takedown notices for the leaked content.
Seaworks: Trap Season looks like Deadliest Catch meets a cosy life sim
Seaworks: Trap Season is a new crab fishing and life simulator developed by Binary Impact and Alchemical Works, published by Aerosoft. Set in the 1990s Pacific Northwest, players manage a fishing boat, accept orders, and build a sustainable life while dealing with weather and boat maintenance. The game is coming to PC via Steam, Xbox, and PlayStation and will be showcased at gamescom.
How Xbox Games Like Super Blackjack Prepared Players for Live Blackjack Online
This article explores how various Xbox games, such as Black Jacket and Super Blackjack Battle II Turbo Edition, have served as accessible introductions to the rules of blackjack. It highlights how these titles, despite their varied genres and presentation, teach players the core mechanics of 21 without real-money stakes, preparing them for online blackjack experiences.
Surprise Xbox Game To Be Announced At Gamescom, Insider Says
Insider NateTheHate 2 claims Microsoft is preparing to announce a new game at Gamescom, which will be part of an existing Xbox franchise but developed by a studio not owned by Microsoft. While not a new intellectual property or a Banjo-Kazooie title, the specific game and developer remain unknown. The announcement may occur during Geoff Keighley's Opening Night Live event.
Darkest Dungeon Gets A Surprise New DLC With The Fire’s Edge
Red Hook Studios has released a surprise new DLC for Darkest Dungeon titled The Fire's Edge, adding two heroes from Darkest Dungeon II, new combat mechanics, and Hamlet Districts. The DLC is available now on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox, with a Nintendo Switch release on August 20th. This unexpected content arrives during the game's 10th anniversary year.
Memory crisis is driving uncertainty over PlayStation 6's launch date
Sony CEO Hiroki Totoki stated that the launch date for the PlayStation 6 remains undecided due to the ongoing global memory and chip shortage, exacerbated by AI data center investments. Analysts had anticipated a 2025 release, but this is now uncertain. Totoki emphasized survival as a CEO's primary task amidst these challenges, while also expressing optimism about AI's potential to enhance creativity.
Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2 has apparently removed MGS4’s PS3 on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch
Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2, launching August 27, 2026, for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, appears to have removed references to the PlayStation 3 in Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots. While the original game featured a PlayStation 3 console and a line referencing its Blu-ray disc, the Nintendo versions reportedly replace the console with GA-KO figures, sparking speculation about dialogue changes. Konami has also provided details on the games' performance on Nintendo's platforms.
15 PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and PC deals you don't want to miss in Best Buy's 60th Anniversary sale
Best Buy is celebrating its 60th anniversary with a sale featuring discounts on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and PC games and hardware. The sale includes deals on highly-rated gaming accessories like the Razer Barracuda X Chroma headset and Corsair TC100 gaming chair, with some prices hitting record lows. The anniversary sale concludes on Sunday.
Nintendo Switch version of Metal Gear Solid Master Collection 2 seemingly removes the PS3 from Snake's plane, suggesting an iconic joke will have to be changed
Screenshots for Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Volume 2 indicate that the Nintendo Switch version of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots will alter or remove the PlayStation 3 console from certain in-game scenes. This change suggests that iconic fourth-wall-breaking jokes referencing the PS3's Blu-ray capabilities may be modified for the port.
9 Xbox Games That Put Photography At The Heart Of The Experience
This article highlights nine Xbox and PC games where photography is a central gameplay mechanic, not just a photo mode. Titles like Pupperazzi, TOEM, and Viewfinder utilize photography for professions, exploration, puzzle-solving, conservation, and even combat, demonstrating its diverse roles in gaming.
Hit New PS5 Adventure Game Already Discounted on PlayStation Store
The life simulation adventure game Starsand Island, developed by Seed Sparkle Lab, is now available on PlayStation 5 and is currently discounted on the PlayStation Store. PS Plus members can purchase the game for $31.99, down from $39.99, until September 14. A discounted Deluxe Edition is also available, including additional cosmetic DLC.
