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Kinetic Publishing Showcase Recap: Every Reveal, Including the New Sam Barlow Game
Kinetic Publishing revealed five upcoming indie games at its first showcase, including Contact Protocol, Crescent County, Shellbound, Aether Wizard Life, and PRECOGNITION, the latest from Sam Barlow. The showcase also highlighted five development teams, with games slated for release between 2027 and 2028, primarily for Xbox Series X|S and PC.
Gears of War: E-Day-Themed Xbox Controller Is Up for Preorder
Microsoft is releasing a limited-edition Xbox controller featuring Gears of War: E-Day imagery. The controller is available for preorder and will launch alongside the game.
Dive Into What’s Next with Subnautica 2 Experimental
Subnautica 2 Experimental is now available through the Xbox Insider Program, allowing players to access upcoming updates early. This experimental version is developed in collaboration with Unknown Worlds, giving players a chance to help shape the future of the game.
Fight Night Round 3 on Xbox 360 Was the First ‘Holy Sh*t!’ Game of the HD Era
Fight Night Round 3 on Xbox 360 is highlighted as a significant game from the early HD era due to its groundbreaking visuals. The article looks back at the game's impact in the lead-up to Xbox's 25th anniversary.
MMORPG Throne and Liberty transitions from Amazon Game Studios to NC (formerly NCSoft)
NC (formerly NCSoft) will take over global publishing duties for the MMORPG Throne and Liberty from Amazon Game Studios, aiming to consolidate it into a single online service by Q4 2026. FirstSpark Games, an NC subsidiary, is collaborating with Amazon on the transition, ensuring player accounts and assets remain unchanged across platforms like Steam, PlayStation, and Xbox. NC stated this move allows them to directly support the game and shape its future.
Halo: Campaign Evolved Review | TheXboxHub
Halo: Campaign Evolved is a faithful yet modernized remake of the original Xbox launch title, celebrating 25 years of the franchise. It features the iconic ten-mission campaign, enhanced visuals using Unreal Engine 5, and new prequel missions focusing on Sgt. Johnson and Master Chief. While PvP is absent, the remake introduces weapons and features from later Halo games and overhauls challenging levels like 'The Library', offering a definitive experience for both newcomers and long-time fans.
Case Solved: The London Files Review | TheXboxHub
Case Solved: The London Files offers a 1960s noir detective experience with three main cases and additional secret puzzles. While the game presents a stylish visual atmosphere and accessible logic puzzles, it suffers from a brief campaign, uninteresting stories, awkward writing, and clues that sometimes require guesswork. The secret cases may also be bugged, making it difficult to recommend.
The Xbox Elite Series 3 seems to have leaked — and, in a twist no one expected, might have a built-in screen
A prototype for the unannounced Xbox Elite Series 3 controller has reportedly leaked, featuring a built-in screen and other design changes compared to the Elite Series 2. The controller was allegedly purchased on OfferUp, and while it appears genuine, it may be a developer unit as the poster could not pair it with a console. The inclusion of a screen suggests potential new functionalities for controller settings and status indication.
Helldivers 2: Devoid of Liberty – Meet the SEAF Squad Assembled to Take on The Illuminate
The latest update for Helldivers 2, titled 'Devoid of Liberty,' introduces new enemy types, weapons, and armor for the SEAF forces to combat the Illuminate threat. The update also adds new emotes and titles for players, and is available now on Xbox at no additional cost.
Meccha Chameleon has now sold 20 million copies in two months
The indie hide-and-seek game Meccha Chameleon has achieved over 20 million sales in just two months since its Steam launch. Despite a slight slowdown from its initial month's pace, the game continues to attract a significant daily player base across Steam, PlayStation, and Xbox platforms. The game's success is attributed to its creative prop hunt gameplay where players paint themselves to blend into the environment.
Xbox promises that the causes of the recent outage, which rendered even game discs unplayable, have been fixed
Microsoft has announced that the causes of a major Xbox service outage in July have been fixed. The outage, which affected Game Pass, home console sharing, and even made game discs unplayable, was due to an external service failure compounded by a separate Xbox bug. A client update has rolled out, and the Xbox team is working on hardening its services for improved reliability.
The unreleased Xbox Elite Controller 3 may have ended up in an unsuspecting buyer's hands
Images of an unreleased Xbox Elite Controller 3 have surfaced online, suggesting the new hardware may have been inadvertently sold to a buyer through a marketplace. This follows previous leaks of the unannounced controller model.
Halo: Campaign Evolved struggles to sell in anywhere near the quantities the recent Black Ops revivals did, and the probable reason? Lack of multiplayer
Halo: Campaign Evolved, a remake of the original Halo campaign, has struggled to sell, with only 1.2 million copies sold across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox in two weeks. Analysts suggest the high price point and lack of multiplayer, a feature present in the cheaper Master Chief Collection and the successful Call of Duty: Black Ops ports, are the primary reasons for its poor performance. Despite being the first Halo title released on PlayStation, the campaign-only remake generated significantly less revenue than recent Call of Duty ports.
Console Game Development Is Moving to Unreal Engine, and Halo Just Proved It
Halo Studios has transitioned from its proprietary Slipspace engine to Unreal Engine 5 for Halo: Campaign Evolved, marking a significant shift in console game development. This move aims to reduce internal engine maintenance costs, allowing more resources for game creation and faster content delivery to platforms like PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
Xbox Elite Series 3 Controller Ends Up In A Customer’s Hands By Accident
A Reddit user has reportedly come into possession of an unreleased Xbox Elite Series 3 controller ahead of any official announcement. The controller, however, is not functional, suggesting it is an early prototype or a non-finalized unit.
Dramatic Action Strategy RPG Fuga: Melodies of Steel Is Out on Mobile Now
CyberConnect2 has released Fuga: Melodies of Steel, a tactical RPG originally launched in 2021, onto mobile platforms including Android and iOS for $23.99. The mobile version includes all previously released DLC. The game features turn-based combat, friendship mechanics, and significant player choices within its narrative about children commanding a giant tank during a war.
Asus ROG NUC vs gaming laptops, how does the mini PC top dog fare against portable powerhouses?
This article compares the Asus ROG NUC mini PC against various gaming laptops, focusing on performance, ease of use, portability, and value. While the ROG NUC offers comparable or slightly better performance than some gaming laptops and boasts superior port selection, it falls short in portability and overall value for money. Gaming laptops generally provide a better balance of performance, portability, and cost, making them the preferred choice for most users.
Little Kitty, Big City Opens Pre-Registration on Mobile with a Special AR Mode
Little Kitty, Big City is coming to Android and iOS in late 2026, with pre-registration now open. The mobile version will feature the full game content, a new control system, and an exclusive augmented reality mode. The game previously launched on Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PC in May 2024.
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Legitimized RPGs on the Xbox
This article discusses how Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic helped legitimize role-playing games on the original Xbox console. As the Xbox approaches its 25th anniversary, the game is highlighted as a significant title for Microsoft's platform.
Panzer Knights: Commander's Edition Review | TheXboxHub
Panzer Knights: Commander's Edition is an arcade-style tank combat game set in an anime-stylized World War II. While drawing inspiration from World of Tanks with its third-person perspective and tactical combat mechanics, the game suffers from erratic AI and harsh mission design, including instant mission failure from single hits. Despite its flaws, it offers a unique story-driven tank experience for fans of the genre.
