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"Mobile is the biggest medium" - As Ubisoft struggles, Rainbow Six Mobile has launched to massive numbers. Can it help the troubled publisher turn the tide?
Ubisoft's Rainbow Six Mobile has launched amidst struggles for the publisher, aiming to capitalize on the growing mobile gaming market. Game director Olivier Albarracin discusses the challenges of adapting the tactical shooter for mobile, including shorter sessions and streamlined controls, while aiming for over 10 million downloads. The game's success is seen as crucial for Ubisoft's global brand strategy, especially after recent layoffs and game delays.
Scott Pilgrim EX Review – The Sequel We’ve Been Waiting For
Scott Pilgrim EX is a loving spiritual successor to Scott Pilgrim vs The World: The Game, featuring fantastic pixel art and an incredible soundtrack. While it excels as a modern retro brawler with satisfying combat and fun co-op, some repetition and balancing issues prevent it from reaching the absolute top tier of the genre.
Sovereign Syndicate Review | TheXboxHub
Sovereign Syndicate is a narrative-driven isometric RPG set in an alternative Victorian London with a steampunk aesthetic. Players experience the story through three distinct characters, making dialogue choices and using a tarot card system for skill checks. While lacking combat and voice acting, the game excels in world-building and character development, making it a compelling choice for RPG fans.
Dois extremos do boomer shooter, um só confronto: Brutal Encounter Bundle chega à Steam
The Brutal Encounter Bundle, featuring the neon-futuristic shooter Mullet MadJack and the industrial horror game Incision, is now available on Steam for a limited time. Developed by Epopeia Games in partnership with Hammer 95 Studios, the bundle celebrates the core FPS genre with two distinct yet complementary experiences.
Fight Life: Vanguard Coming to Steam on April 10, 2026
Two Cakes Studio announced that the tactical turn-based RPG Fight Life: Vanguard, developed by StartImpulse, will be released on Steam for PC on April 10, 2026. A final playtest featuring expanded content and approximately 60-90 minutes of gameplay is available until April 1, 2026.
MacBook Neo review: Apple puts every $600 Windows PC to shame
The Apple MacBook Neo is a $599 laptop that offers a premium user experience, outperforming similarly priced Windows PCs in screen quality, trackpad usability, and overall performance. Despite compromises like 8GB of RAM and an A18 Pro chip, it handles basic productivity tasks and light gaming through cloud streaming effectively, making it a strong contender for budget-conscious users and those switching from Windows.
Xbox's next-gen Project Helix may cost over $1,000, despite Microsoft's reassurance that it will…
A reputable insider suggests that Microsoft's upcoming next-generation console, codenamed Project Helix, could cost over $1,000. This potential high price point for the hybrid PC/Xbox console may challenge its competitiveness in the market, despite CEO Satya Nadella's assurances of continued investment in gaming.
The Stairwell Review | TheXboxHub
The Stairwell is an anomaly-spotting game that draws heavy inspiration from M.C. Escher's 'Relativity,' featuring staircases that defy gravity. Players act as security guards, repeatedly traversing a loop of stairwells and a small gallery, tasked with identifying subtle or significant differences to progress through difficulty tiers.
Solasta 2 release times for Steam Early Access revealed
Solasta 2 is set to launch into Steam Early Access on March 12th, 2026, with its base price set at $39.99. The PC version will allow players to reach level 4 and explore Act 1, offering approximately 10-15 hours of content with fully voiced segments and six playable classes. Unlike its predecessor, Solasta 2 is not planned for Xbox Game Preview.
Resident Evil Requiem Review – Survival Horror Returns | Invision Game Community
Resident Evil Requiem, the ninth mainline entry in Capcom's survival horror series, follows Grace Ashcroft's investigation into her mother's death, featuring dual protagonists Grace and Leon Scott Kennedy. While the game leans more towards survival action than pure horror, it masterfully blends puzzle-solving, exploration, and tense gameplay across both first-person and third-person perspectives, delivering a visually impressive and engaging experience on PC.
GreedFall 2 The Dying World Xbox Review – Classic CRPG Returns | Invision Game Community
GreedFall 2: The Dying World is a prequel that shifts from Spiders' typical action RPG formula to a classic CRPG style, drawing heavy inspiration from games like Mass Effect and Neverwinter Nights. Set before the original GreedFall, it explores themes of colonialism and political intrigue on the Old Continent. While featuring some minor technical jank and animation issues, the game offers a deep, immersive experience with meaningful choices and consequences.
Xbox 360 Emulation Arrives on iOS with XeniOS – BioShock Now Playable
The XeniOS project has released the first functional Xbox 360 emulator for iOS devices, allowing games like BioShock, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, and The Simpsons Game to be played on iPhones. While only a small percentage of tested games currently run properly, the developers are optimistic about expanding compatibility. This technical achievement is significant given the architectural differences between Xbox 360 and current mobile hardware.
'Exclusives Are Absolutely Not Happening': Xbox Helix Will Share Library with PS6
Microsoft CEO Asha Sharma has stated that Xbox will not pursue game exclusivity, indicating that future titles will be available on PC and potentially PlayStation 6. This comes amid speculation about the upcoming Xbox Helix hardware and contrasting strategies with Sony's focus on first-party exclusives.
The craft of voice acting with Jennifer Hale
Voice actress Jennifer Hale's work is discussed in the context of Sony's shift towards live service games, leading to the cancellation of multiple titles. The article also touches upon the speculated release timelines for the PlayStation 6 and Xbox's next-generation console, Project Helix.
Games Inbox: When will the next big Super Mario game be announced?
Readers express anticipation for a new Super Mario game announcement, speculating it might coincide with or follow the Super Mario Galaxy movie. Other topics include concerns about the rising cost of consoles and amiibo, the precarious nature of game development jobs, and the potential impact of dynamic pricing and AI on the industry.
Star Trek Online hands out 16th anniversary gifts while Neverwinter activates a new battle pass
Star Trek Online is celebrating its 16th anniversary with daily login gifts for players. Meanwhile, its sister MMO Neverwinter is launching a new battle pass called 'For Gods and Glory' on March 10th, coinciding with the release of Module 32.5 and new content for Star Trek Online on PlayStation and Xbox.
Microsoft's CEO insists that Xbox, 'at its best, lifts the entire company' and that it will 'always' invest in gaming
Microsoft's CEO stated that the Xbox brand, when performing at its peak, benefits the entire company. He emphasized that Microsoft will consistently invest in its gaming division.
Shinji Mikami’s New Studio Unbound Games Working on AAA Original IP
Legendary game designer Shinji Mikami has founded a new studio called Unbound Games, which is developing a AAA original IP for PlayStation 5, Xbox, and PC using Unreal Engine 5. The studio aims for AAA quality with a focused development scope and encourages creative experimentation. Mikami, known for creating Resident Evil, left Tango Gameworks in 2023 to establish this independent venture.
Chicory: A Colorful Tale remix album released — MP3s & NPCs
A new remix album for the game Chicory: A Colorful Tale, titled Chicory: A Musical Tale, has been released featuring 32 tracks by the Resonant Union community. The album includes collaborations with notable artists like bermei.inazawa, Kohta Takahashi, and Emi Evans, and is available on Bandcamp and as a YouTube stream. Chicory: A Colorful Tale, originally released in 2021, is available on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox.
Super Basketball Classics Featuring the World-Famous Harlem Globetrotters announced for consoles, PC
Publisher Acclaim and developer Namco Gamo have announced Super Basketball Classics, an old-school arcade basketball game featuring the Harlem Globetrotters. The game is set to release on PC and consoles.