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SEGA Summer Sale Brings Huge Discounts on Sonic, Persona, Yakuza and More | Invision Game Community
SEGA is holding a Summer Sale with significant discounts on popular titles like Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, Yakuza 0 Director's Cut, Persona 3 Reload, and Total War: Warhammer III across PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox platforms. Several games, including Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds and Yakuza 0 Director's Cut, have reached their lowest prices yet, with discounts reaching up to 85% on some titles.
Here's your next batch of Xbox and PC Game Pass games for August
Microsoft has announced new games coming to Xbox and PC Game Pass in August, including the day-one addition of Resonance: A Plague Tale and Blood Dungeon. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Remastered Edition will be leaving Game Pass at the end of the month.
Hidden Legends 2 Review | TheXboxHub
Hidden Legends 2 is a deeply flawed "sequel" that functions more like a broken demo of the original Hidden Legends. While three levels are playable, they are nearly identical to those in the first game, and the experience is marred by numerous bugs, including uncompletable objectives and a lack of achievements. The reviewer advises against purchasing it, suggesting players buy the original Hidden Legends instead.
Xbox Game Pass Is Losing The Witcher 3 And Several More Games In August
Xbox Game Pass will lose five games on August 31, including the critically acclaimed The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Complete Edition. Other titles departing the service are Another Crab's Treasure, I Am Your Beast, Neon Abyss, and One Lonely Outpost. Subscribers can purchase these games at a 20% discount before they are removed.
Surprise first party Xbox sequel to get reveal next week hints trusted insider
A trusted insider, NateTheHate, has hinted at a surprise first-party Xbox sequel reveal expected at Gamescom's Opening Night Live on August 25. While the specific game remains undisclosed, theories suggest it could be a new installment in the Ori or Sunset Overdrive series, developed by a third-party studio and potentially releasing by year's end.
Truck-kun is Supporting Me from Another World?! Review | TheXboxHub
Truck-kun is Supporting Me from Another World?! is a unique isekai anime-inspired game where players cause vehicular destruction to help a resurrected pedestrian level up in another dimension. Despite its fun and weird premise, the game suffers from repetitive objectives, technical issues like frame rate stutters during police chases, and unresponsive controls, leading to a repetitive experience.
Fortuna Magus Review | TheXboxHub
Fortuna Magus is a retro-styled JRPG from KEMCO that offers a familiar experience with some minor gameplay tweaks. The game features anime-style characters and retro backdrops, with voiced dialogue limited to battle exclamations. While the story follows a young man searching for his father, the core gameplay loop involves dungeon crawling and random battles, making it a solid but unexceptional entry in the genre.
Games Inbox: What is the best The Simpsons video game?
Readers discuss their favorite Simpsons video games, with a desire for retro collections including titles like Hit & Run and the arcade game. Other topics include the longevity of Fortnite, the future of the Halo franchise, the implications of digital-only consoles, and the state of Blizzard's game development.
Xbox Could Have A “Neat” New Game Announcement at Gamescom, Claims Insider
Insider NateTheHate suggests that Xbox may have a "neat" new game announcement at Gamescom, distinct from major titles like The Elder Scrolls 6 or rumored remasters. While details are scarce and confirmation is pending, the announcement is described as a new game that has piqued the insider's curiosity.
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.
Remembering The Lord Of The Rings Game That Ripped Off Final Fantasy 10
The Lord of the Rings: The Third Age, developed by EA Redwood Shores, is remembered as a fun, albeit derivative, JRPG that heavily borrowed from Final Fantasy 10's turn-based combat and user interface. Despite its lack of originality, the game offered a compelling story set parallel to the film trilogy, customizable party members, and numerous unlockable movie clips. The article laments the current inaccessibility of the game, suggesting it deserves a remaster.
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Cold Symmetry's Mortal Shell 2 is a competent, albeit anonymous, attempt to emulate the Dark Souls formula. Despite minor bugs, the game is considered by some to be the best Dark Souls-like since FromSoftware's own titles. It is available on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox.
I fabriksspelet Sandustry är varje pixel en individuellt simulerad resurs
The factory simulation game Sandustry, developed by Lantto and published by Hooded Horse, has been released in Early Access on Steam. The game features pixel-level simulation for resources and environmental interactions, with plans to remain in Early Access for approximately one year. It is also available on GoG and Xbox, and is included with Game Pass.
How to unlock Mortal Shell 2 fast travel
This guide explains how to unlock fast travel in Mortal Shell by cleansing beacons and returning at least four Ova to the Marrow Keep. Once unlocked, players can use Mether's Breath to instantly travel between discovered beacons or return to the Marrow Keep, though the latter consumes any Gloom currently held.
The Simpsons: Hit & Run Revival? Series Creator Offers Biggest Hint Yet
Series creator Matt Groening has hinted that The Simpsons: Hit & Run, the cult-classic GTA-inspired game from 2003, might be returning in some form. While producer Matt Selman offered a cautious "Or not," he acknowledged that a new game would be a treat. Potential revival projects face challenges including licensing, voice actor re-recordings, and the complexities of Disney's ownership of The Simpsons assets.
PlayStation 5 Version of Fun 2023 Game Blocked by Sony for Weird Reason
Sony has blocked the PlayStation 5 version of the popular 2023 PC game Stonks-9800, according to developer Ternox Games. The developer claims Sony mistakenly identified their studio as a shovelware producer, leading to the cancellation of their PlayStation contract and the delisting of all their games from the PlayStation Store. The Xbox and Nintendo Switch versions of Stonks-9800 will still be released as planned.
Games Inbox: Should Call Of Duty become free-to-play?
This collection of reader letters discusses various gaming topics, including the potential for Call of Duty to go free-to-play, skepticism about the Kingdom Hearts series, hopes for a FIFA rival from 2K, and the surprising success of Pokémon Pokopia. Other topics include the perceived 'Marvel curse' in games, the changing landscape of game reveals, and recommendations for PlayStation 5 accessories.
GTA 4 producer Leslie Benzies wanted NPCs "to have their own lives," former Rockstar lead says, but "it ended up being so problematic" and didn't "really matter that much"
Former Rockstar Games producer Leslie Benzies envisioned Grand Theft Auto 4's NPCs having individual lives and schedules, but technical lead Obbe Vermeij stated the feature was too problematic and ultimately didn't significantly enhance the player experience. Vermeij suggested that players are generally accepting of less complex NPC behavior and that realism isn't always the primary goal in game design.
Simpsons: Hit & Run revival hinted at by Matt Groening — then walked back on stage
During a D23 event, Simpsons creator Matt Groening hinted that The Simpsons: Hit & Run might be returning in some form, but showrunner Matt Selman quickly walked back the statement. The original 2003 game is currently unavailable on modern consoles, fueling speculation for a potential HD remaster or port.
How to request an Xbox refund
This guide explains how to request refunds for games and apps purchased on Xbox. It details the stipulations and conditions that must be met before a refund can be processed.