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Best Amazon Prime Big Deal Days gaming discounts include Nex Playground
Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days event, running October 6-7, offers discounts on gaming hardware and select titles. The Nex Playground console is available at a reduced price, along with various controllers from GameSir and standard Xbox and PlayStation models. Discounts on video games are limited, with notable deals on Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced and Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed.
TOYCRAFTER Review | TheXboxHub
TOYCRAFTER is a first-person horror game where players take on the role of a toy maker. While starting as a mundane task simulator, the game introduces narrative horror elements and jumpscares as the week progresses. The review notes that the game's central twist is predictable and that its gameplay loop, described as similar to a walking simulator, may not appeal to all players.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Going Multiplatform Was “An Inevitable Outcome,” Says Director
Square Enix director Naoki Hamaguchi stated that Final Fantasy 7 Revelation launching simultaneously on multiple platforms, including Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2, was an inevitable outcome due to changing player habits. The focus is now on delivering a consistent experience across different environments rather than pushing hardware limits.
Gears of War E-Day Multiplayer Final Impressions – Nice!
The Coalition's Gears of War: E-Day revitalizes the franchise with revamped movement mechanics that feel fresh yet retain the series' signature weight. The multiplayer suite, particularly the new Horde Siege mode, is highlighted as a significant improvement over previous entries, offering dynamic and engaging PvE experiences that echo the success of Helldivers 2. While PvP modes offer classic gameplay with a faster pace, the article suggests that the PvE offerings are the true standout, making E-Day a highly recommended title for both new and returning fans.
"God's strongest programmer": This JRPG sounded great, but then I learned how it was made, and now it…
Lie of Caelum: Spirit, a sci-fi mecha JRPG inspired by Xenogears and Phantasy Star, has garnered significant attention and Kickstarter funding, partly due to its impressive visuals and music. The game is notable for being developed using RPG Maker MZ, a tool not typically associated with such advanced 3D graphics and complex gameplay features like seamless mech transitions, card games, and mini-games.
PSA: ARC Raiders will be temporarily free-to-play when its Frozen Trail update launches October 8
ARC Raiders will be temporarily free-to-play from October 8th to October 12th on Steam, PlayStation, and Xbox platforms to promote its upcoming Frozen Trail update. This limited-time offer allows players to experience the PvPvE extraction shooter and access its features, including new content for those who team up with existing players.
Halo Studios says "it is absolutely our intent" to release new Halo book, despite layoffs and a rumored lore reboot from Activision
Halo Studios is determined to release the upcoming Halo novel "Fireteam Noble" despite recent layoffs and a rumored lore reboot affecting the franchise. Franchise writer Alex Wakeford confirmed that significant editorial work has been completed and efforts are underway to ensure the book's completion, while also stating intent to finish the "Burn the Road Home" novella. The future of other Halo projects remains uncertain amidst these behind-the-scenes shakeups.
Valheim Review | TheXboxHub
Valheim has officially launched with its 1.0 update, offering a Viking journey across a vast, corrupted world. The game blends exploration, resource gathering, and base building with a unique skill-based progression system and meaningful death penalties. Despite dated visuals and occasional lack of direction, Valheim is a highly recommended survival game, especially with friends.
Puppergeist Review | TheXboxHub
Puppergeist is a hybrid visual novel and rhythm game where players control Claire, a witch searching for her lost dog in the afterlife. While the visual novel elements are charming and the narrative is engaging, the rhythm game mechanics suffer from low-priority music, surprising difficulty spikes, and inconsistent calibration, making it inaccessible for some players. The game is short and priced accordingly, with the visual novel aspects being stronger than the rhythm sections.
EA Sports FC 27 And The Growing Connection Between Football Gaming And Real-World Fandom
EA Sports FC 27 exemplifies the growing connection between football video games and real-world fandom, blurring the lines between virtual play and the sport itself. The game immerses players in squads, tactics, and leagues, fostering a deeper engagement that extends beyond matchdays and can even turn casual players into dedicated fans.
Gears Of War: E-Day Review | TheXboxHub
Gears of War: E-Day is an absolute triumph, taking players back to the harrowing Emergence Day 14 years before the original game. The Coalition delivers stunning visuals, compelling voice acting, and an engaging story that fills in key timeline gaps. New mechanics, including character jumping and weapon/armor mods, enhance the campaign, while the multiplayer offers familiar modes alongside a tweaked Horde Siege. The game is a must-play for any Gears of War fan.
Sword Sage: Awakening feels like a breezier kind of Soulslike, and it's not just the adorable tea-serving panda that's got me intrigued
Sword Sage: Awakening offers a breezier take on the Soulslike genre, blending challenging combat with a lighter tone and elements inspired by Chinese folklore. Developed by Sword Panda Games, the action RPG features a unique evasion system, weapon durability mechanics, and a charming tea-serving panda companion. The game is slated for PC and PlayStation 5, with potential future releases on Xbox and Nintendo Switch.
I've found the ultimate Best Buy Techtober Deals for gamers without Prime memberships
Best Buy is running its Techtober sales event, offering discounts on video games, tech, and gaming accessories as an alternative to Amazon's Prime Day. The sale includes deals on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox titles, as well as PC gaming hardware and VR accessories, and runs until Sunday, October 11th.
Millions return to The Witcher 3 as the Remastered game records another Steam personal best and sales skyrocket
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has seen a massive surge in player numbers and sales following the release of its remastered edition. The game achieved a new peak of over 137,000 concurrent players on Steam, and sold an additional 130,000 copies across PC, PlayStation, and Xbox in a single day. CD Projekt Red is also preparing to release a new expansion, Songs of the Past, next year.
Ace Combat 8 is far and away the series' biggest launch on Steam
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve has achieved a strong launch on Steam, peaking at over 52,000 concurrent players. This significantly surpasses the previous series record set by Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown. Players are largely positive, though a controversy regarding the pre-order bonus Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War has led to an apology from Bandai Namco.
I got my start writing for a PlayStation 2 magazine: These are my 12 PS2-pilled recommendations from the Steam Autumn…
This article recommends 12 games available on Steam, inspired by or ports from the PlayStation 2 and Dreamcast era. It highlights six modern titles that draw inspiration from the 'sixth generation' of consoles, such as Promise Mascot Agency and Hi-Fi Rush, alongside six classic ports like Metal Gear Solid 3 and Final Fantasy 10.
Arc Raiders is getting a free trial to celebrate its biggest update yet
Embark Studios is offering a free trial for its extraction shooter Arc Raiders from October 8th to 12th to celebrate the launch of its largest update, Frozen Trail. The trial grants full access to the game, including the new Pendola Pass map, new enemies, weapons, and a revamped metagame. Following the trial, a PvE test will run from October 13th to 20th.
Games Inbox: Is 2026 really the best year ever for video games?
Readers discuss whether 2026 could be the best year for video games, citing potential releases like Grand Theft Auto 6 and Ace Combat 8. Concerns are raised about the future cost of consoles from Sony and Microsoft, while PC gamers seek exclusive indie recommendations. The discussion also touches on potential DLC characters for Street Fighter 6 and the desire for remakes of classic titles like Final Fight and Cannon Fodder.
Platinum boss teases more Bayonetta games in the future, despite series co-creator Hideki Kamiya having left the studio
PlatinumGames president Atsushi Inaba expressed a strong desire to continue the Bayonetta series, despite several key developers, including co-creator Hideki Kamiya, having departed the studio. While unable to confirm new projects, Inaba stated the studio aims to further develop the character and her world.
Gears of War E-Day wants you to enjoy the "terror in your face," no matter how you choose to play
The Coalition's Creative Director Matt Searcy and Sandbox Designer Pax Lyle discuss the development of Gears of War E-Day, emphasizing its return to the series' roots and the focus on "terror in your face." They detail the transition to Unreal Engine 5 and the efforts to ensure a consistent experience across PC and Xbox, while acknowledging the impact of recent layoffs on potential future stories.
