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Avenue Escape Review | TheXboxHub
Avenue Escape is a laid-back puzzle game where players act as a traffic conductor, dictating when cars can move to solve congestion. While it offers a calming experience with no timers or high scores, the game lacks significant challenge and variety in its puzzles, despite its enjoyable core mechanic and catchy music. It is available on Xbox.
Pengilo Review | TheXboxHub
Pengilo is a unique game that blends golf-like mechanics with platforming elements, requiring players to fling a penguin through levels to unlock doors. Despite its unconventional controls and occasional lack of precision, the game offers a challenging and rewarding experience for persistent players, especially when utilizing its 'one-bounce' system for course correction.
Scopely is Making a New Marvel Co-Op Gacha Action Game for Android, iOS – Rumor
A new Marvel co-op action RPG with gacha mechanics is reportedly in development by Scopely for Android and iOS, codenamed Project Comet. Leaks suggest early builds feature characters like Juggernaut and UI elements for combat and movement, with character designs potentially inspired by Marvel Rivals. Scopely is also rumored to be working on a co-op Witcher game for PC and mobile.
The Real Reason Modern Games Take So Long to Make
Modern AAA games take longer to develop due to escalating ambition, player expectations, and increased complexity in asset creation and quality assurance, despite advancements in development tools. Studios like Remedy Entertainment, Insomniac Games, and FromSoftware achieve faster development cycles through discipline, constraint, reuse, and efficient organizational structures, contrasting with the tendency for overreach in larger productions. The article also touches on the potential impact of generative AI on future game production.
Caught up in World Cup fever? Best Buy has 40% off FC 26 so you can set up those needed rematches on your own terms
Best Buy is offering a 40% discount on EA Sports FC 26, bringing the price down to $30 across all consoles, including Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox. This promotion is tied to the 2026 World Cup, aiming to capitalize on the excitement surrounding the event. The sale also includes various color options for the Xbox Elite Series 2 Core controller.
Plongez gratuitement dans Two Point Museum, tandis que Dave the Diver rejoint l’univers virtuel de SEGA
To celebrate its 10th anniversary, Two Point Studios is offering free temporary access to Two Point Museum on Steam and Xbox until June 22. PlayStation Plus Premium subscribers can access a two-hour demo. Additionally, Dave the Diver has been added to Two Point Museum with new content, and a new DLC for Two Point Museum, 'Fête-Art', is available on Nintendo Switch 2. A 'Two Point Hospital: Full Sickness Collection' is also coming soon to current-gen consoles.
Dead Space and Mass Effect trilogy are less than £5 right now in huge sale
Several Electronic Arts titles are heavily discounted on Steam, with the Dead Space remake available for £4.99 and Mass Effect Legendary Edition for £3.99. Other notable deals include Star Wars: Squadrons, Titanfall 2, Battlefield 1, and Sonic Mania, all priced under £5.
TRY TWO POINT MUSEUM FOR FREE AS DAVE THE DIVER JOINS DIGIVERSE
Two Point Studios is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a free trial of Two Point Museum on Steam and Xbox until June 22, and a two-hour trial for PlayStation Plus Premium subscribers. The game also features a new crossover event with Dave the Diver, adding new exhibits and a Bancho Sushi Bar. Additionally, the studio announced the "Arty-Facts" DLC for Nintendo Switch 2 and the "Full Health Collection" for Two Point Hospital.
We spoke to three Xbox Game Studio teams about exclusivity, and got two very different answers
Developers from Xbox Game Studios have differing views on game exclusivity. Gears of War: E-Day creative director Matt Searcy believes it makes sense as an Xbox exclusive, while developers for Halo: Campaign Evolved and Fable are excited about releasing on multiple platforms to reach a wider audience.
Two Point Museum x DAVE THE DIVER collaboration update now available
Two Point Museum has released a new update featuring a collaboration with DAVE THE DIVER, allowing players to bring elements from the underwater game into their museums. This update includes new marine life exhibits, a Bancho Sushi Bar business, and decorative items. Additionally, the article announces a free-to-play weekend for Two Point Museum on Steam and Xbox, alongside Twitch drops and anniversary in-game items.
Call of Duty: Black Ops and Black Ops 2 aren't being remastered on PS5 and PS4, Activision says, they're just…
Activision has clarified that the upcoming PlayStation releases of Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 are ports, not remasters. Developed by Treyarch with Iron Galaxy, these versions will largely retain the original game's features and graphics from the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 era, with campaign, multiplayer, and zombies included.
Hotel Galactic Digs Deep: Massive Content Update Brings Underground Exploration, More Customization, a thrilling VIP guest arrival and a 70% discount during Steam Summer Sale!
EndgameLoop Games has released a major content update for Hotel Galactic, introducing underground exploration, new customization options, and a VIP guest. The studio acquired the rights from Ancient Forge to continue development, significantly improving the game's content and Steam rating. The game is currently available on PC via Steam with a 70% discount during the Steam Summer Sale, and console releases are planned for the future.
Surprise, surprise, Minecraft players are already using mods to bypass Xbox's new age restrictions
Minecraft players on PC are using mods to bypass Xbox's new age verification restrictions in the UK, which were implemented due to the Online Safety Act. These restrictions prevent players from chatting if they haven't verified they are over 18. Players are reportedly finding ways to circumvent these measures, though it is suggested these bypasses may be short-lived.
ONE YEAR ON: REMATCH CELEBRATES ITS FIRST ANNIVERSARY!
Sloclap is celebrating the first anniversary of its football game, Rematch, which has attracted over 7 million unique players and seen 105 million matches played in its first year. The game has received four seasons of new content, introduced cross-play across PC, Xbox, and PlayStation, and featured collaborations with football and fashion brands. The studio has also teased a roadmap extending to 2027 and highlighted recent gameplay updates in Season 4.
New God Save Birmingham Update Video Shows Enhanced Dynamic Combat, Weather System Upgrades, and More
Kakao Games and Ocean Drive Studio released a new developer update video for God Save Birmingham, showcasing enhancements to its dynamic combat, survival mechanics, and weather system ahead of the upcoming Closed Beta Test. The update highlights new weapons, farming, resource gathering, and the impact of weather on gameplay. The beta test is scheduled to begin on June 22.
Lethal Wedding’s New Dev Vlog Pulls Back the Curtain on the Genesis Co-op Shooter's Creation
Mega Cat Studios released a new developer vlog for Lethal Wedding, an upcoming 16-bit co-op run-and-gun shooter for the Sega Genesis. The video details the game's inspirations from action films and Zombies Ate My Neighbors, technical development tricks, and the soundtrack by Team Fat. The game's Kickstarter campaign has surpassed 250% funding, with stretch goals including ports for Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and PlayStation.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 1&2 PlayStation re-releases are not remasters, Activision confirms: here's why you should temper your expectations
Activision has confirmed that Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 are being ported to PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, with developer Treyarch announcing a July release. Iron Galaxy is handling the porting duties, which are explicitly stated to be ports, not remasters. This distinction is important as it suggests limited enhancements and potential issues with older server infrastructure, unlike the backwards compatibility available on Xbox.
What We Played – The Adventures of Elliot, Control Resonant & Cat Quest 3
This week's gaming experiences include The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, Control Resonant, and Cat Quest 3. Other titles played include Hot Wheels: Infinite Rush, Rise of the Tomb Raider, Tour de France 2026, Lost Castle 2, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Witchspire, Destiny 2, Copa City, Bellwright, Crimson Desert, The Necromancer's Tale, 007 First Light, Gothic Remake, God of War HD, Umineko: When They Cry, Touhou: Legacy of Lunatic Kingdom, Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok, Starseekers, and 33 Immortals.
This Week in Switch 2 - Rhythm Heaven Groove preview, Xbox falls & Kingdom Hearts or Kingdom Farts
This Week in Switch 2 covers recent gaming news including a preview of Rhythm Heaven Groove, discussions on The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 4K Remake, and the perceived fall of the Xbox brand. The episode also features a Kingdom Hearts trivia game and mentions free interactive maps for other games.
Evening Consolidation
The announcement trailer for Flesh Made Fear has been released for PlayStation 5. Additionally, Xbox Wire has announced Free Play Days for PGA Tour 2K25, Two Point Campus, Assetto Corsa, and Dead by Daylight.