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Monsters are Coming! The Road Since Launch
Monsters are Coming! has received its 'Road of Fortune' update, introducing new systems like Luck and Critical Hits, a new Hero, and Mobile Towers. Simultaneously, the game's first paid DLC, 'Power Corrupts,' has launched, featuring a new Corruption mechanic, a new Hero, and a new biome. The developers also announced that the game will be released on Xbox Series X|S later this year.
The Legacy of WWE All Stars, 15 Years Later
This article revisits WWE All Stars fifteen years after its release, highlighting its embrace of arcade-style, over-the-top action and fantasy matchups between current and legendary wrestlers. Despite some flaws in gameplay mechanics and presentation, the game is remembered for its fun, less simulation-focused approach to wrestling games, offering a unique experience that broke from the norm.
A car repair shop is coming to Winston Springs!
Garage Monkeys S.A. has announced Car Repair Simulator for Steam, expanding the Winston Springs universe established in their previous title, Car Dealer Simulator. The game focuses on car repair, customer service, and business management, featuring detailed diagnostics, spare parts inventory, and co-op gameplay. It will also include story-driven missions and an open world familiar to players of their other automotive simulation games.
Seven years ago a FromSoftware Cult Classic was brought back by Devolver Digital, but why hasn't anything like it happened since?
Seven years after its re-release, the discussion around FromSoftware's cult classic Metal Wolf Chaos XD continues, with Devolver Digital's Robbie Pattison explaining its limited sales and why the publisher hasn't pursued similar back-catalog re-releases. Pattison suggested a shadow drop strategy might have been more effective for the game's initial relaunch.
Hideo Kojima sparks Xbox Project Helix speculation as he meets execs to pose with a mysterious box – but the reality probably isn't that exciting
Hideo Kojima's visit to Xbox offices and a photo with a mysterious box labeled "Xbox for Kojima" have fueled speculation about Project Helix, Xbox's next console. While fans theorize it's a dev kit, the box's size and Xbox's GDC 2026 announcement about 2027 dev kit shipments suggest otherwise. The meeting also involved Xbox executives Phil Spencer and Asha Sharma, and Kojima also met Master Chief.
Call of Duty games coming to Xbox Game Pass on day one lasted all of two releases as Microsoft announces big changes and…
Microsoft is reducing the prices of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, with Ultimate dropping to $22.99 and PC Game Pass to $13.99 per month. Additionally, new Call of Duty titles will now be available on the service approximately one year after their initial release, a change attributed to Xbox CEO Asha Sharma's view that the service had become too expensive.
Major Score System Update Launching April 28, 2026
KT.SOFTWARE announced a major scoring system update for CyberBlocker Complete Edition, launching on April 28, 2026, for Steam and coinciding with console releases on April 29-30, 2026. The update revamps the scoring to reward aggressive play and strategic decision-making, enhancing replayability for score attacks.
Earth Day 2026: Release date announcement of «The Guardian of Nature», the mycelium-themed cozy point-and-click puzzle adventure game.
Inlusio Interactive announced that its debut game, The Guardian of Nature, will fully release on May 21, 2026, on Steam, exiting Early Access. This hand-drawn, hand-animated point-and-click puzzle adventure focuses on mycelium networks and ecological themes. The studio has partnered with PlanetPlay's 'Battle for the Habitats' initiative to support ecosystem protection.
Xbox Cuts Game Pass Prices But Delays Future Call of Duty Games
Xbox has reduced the monthly subscription prices for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. However, future Call of Duty titles will no longer be available on Game Pass on their launch days, with a delay of approximately one year expected. This strategic move aims to attract more subscribers with lower costs while preserving revenue from initial Call of Duty sales.
MotorSlice gets May 2026 release on consoles and PC — MP3s & NPCs
MotorSlice, an action-adventure game featuring parkour and combat, is set to release on May 5 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox. Developed by Regular Studio and Top Hat Studios, Inc., the game casts players as a girl named P who must use her chainsaw and agility to survive a post-apocalyptic world filled with rogue machines. A demo is currently available on Steam.
Xbox Game Pass Dropped to $22.99, But Call of Duty Is the Catch
Microsoft has reduced the monthly price of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate from $29.99 to $22.99 and PC Game Pass from $16.49 to $13.99, effective at the next renewal date. However, new Call of Duty titles will no longer be available on Game Pass on launch day, instead appearing approximately one year after release. This change follows subscriber backlash to a previous price increase and aims to recover revenue from the costly Activision Blizzard acquisition.
Microsoft needs to answer a simple question: what is the point of Xbox?
The article questions the current purpose and direction of Microsoft's Xbox brand, contrasting its current struggles with the influential era of the Xbox 360. It discusses the impact of Game Pass, the challenges of competition with Sony, and the potential role of AI and new hardware like Project Helix. The piece suggests Xbox lacks a clear identity and a compelling vision for the future of gaming.
Hunt: Showdown leaves PC & Xbox Game Pass in May 2026
Crytek has announced that Hunt: Showdown will be removed from PC and Xbox Game Pass in May 2026. The developer stated the game will be on sale for players who have been using the subscription service.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate gets price decrease, will no longer include new Call of Duty games
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate has reduced its monthly subscription price to $22.99. The service will no longer include new Call of Duty games as part of its offering.
The pirate game renaissance continues as Manor Lords publisher announces new nautical city builder "that challenges…
Corsair Cove, a new pirate-themed city builder from Limbic Entertainment and published by Hooded Horse, is coming to Xbox and PC this year. The game features vertical building mechanics, complex production chains, and defense against Crown forces during the Golden Age of Piracy. It joins a growing trend of pirate-themed games, including Windrose and a remake of Assassin's Creed Black Flag.
First Look at Palia’s Upcoming Royal Highlands Expansion Launching May 12
Singularity 6 announced that Palia's largest expansion, Royal Highlands, will launch on May 12 for Xbox. The expansion introduces a new adventure zone, horseback riding, a new story, and customization options. The game also celebrates surpassing 10 million players worldwide with an in-game event offering free premium rewards.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass Drops The Price Under New Leadership, New Call of Duty Titles
Microsoft has reduced the monthly subscription prices for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. Additionally, new Call of Duty titles will no longer launch day-and-date on Game Pass, with a delay of approximately one year.
Xbox Game Pass loses day one Call of Duty, but it’s getting cheaper because of it
Microsoft is reducing the monthly prices for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, while also announcing that new Call of Duty titles will no longer be available on day one for these subscription tiers. The company cited the price adjustments as a response to economic hardship, though new Call of Duty games will now arrive approximately one year after their initial release.
Age of Mythology: Retold - Obsidian Mirror Available Now and Update 19.10195 - Age of Empires - World's
Age of Mythology: Retold has released its final Expansion Pass DLC, Obsidian Mirror, introducing the Aztec Pantheon with three new Major Gods and a 12-mission campaign. The update also includes various gameplay and balance adjustments, quality-of-life improvements, new maps, and editor enhancements. Obsidian Mirror is available on Steam, Microsoft Store, Xbox, and PlayStation 5.
Xbox Game Pass Price Drops — But Call of Duty Day-One Access Is Gone | Invision Game Community
Microsoft is reducing the prices for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. However, new Call of Duty titles will no longer be available on day one of their release, instead arriving approximately one year later. This strategic shift aims to create a more sustainable model for the subscription service by balancing day-one access with traditional sales windows.
