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CRYPTIC STUDIOS LAUNCHES “QUICK START” EVENT FOR ALL PLAYERS, UNVEILS CONTENT ROADMAPS & NEW PARTNERSHIP
Cryptic Studios has launched a "Quick Start" event across its MMOs, including Star Trek Online and Neverwinter, allowing all players to claim a permanent high-level character to accelerate progress. The studio also revealed 2026 content roadmaps for Star Trek Online and Neverwinter, and announced a partnership with Beadle & Grimm's for a Star Trek Games Kickstarter campaign.
PS Plus Value Called into Question as Xbox Slashes Game Pass Price
Microsoft has reduced the monthly prices for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, with Ultimate now costing $22.99 / £16.99 and PC Game Pass at $13.99 / £10.99. This price cut is linked to the removal of Call of Duty from day-one additions on the service. Sony's PS Plus Premium remains comparable in price.
Xbox Game Pass Gets A Hefty Price Cut – But There’s A Catch For Call Of Duty Fans
Xbox has reduced the monthly subscription prices for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. However, future Call of Duty titles will now launch on the service approximately one year after their initial release, rather than day one. This strategic shift follows recent leadership changes within the Xbox division, indicating a move towards a more sustainable content rollout and broader market appeal.
MotorSlice parkours onto PC, PS5, and Xbox on May 5th
MotorSlice, an anime parkour action-adventure game from Regular Studio and publisher Top Hat Studios, will launch on May 5th, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox. The game features fluid parkour mechanics, fast-paced combat, and a unique visual style, with voice acting by Kira Buckland.
MOTORSLICE Launches May 5 with Parkour Combat and Chainsaw Traversal
Top Hat Studios and Regular Studio announced that their post-apocalyptic action-adventure parkour title MOTORSLICE will launch on May 5, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox, and PC. The game features parkour traversal, chainsaw mechanics, and a fully voiced story with Kira Buckland as the voice of the protagonist P.
Top Hat Studios Reveals Indie Lineup at Spring Showcase 2026
Top Hat Studios showcased its upcoming indie game lineup at the Spring Showcase 2026, revealing new titles like Metamorphosis and Hallow Blade, alongside release updates and demos for others. The showcase featured a variety of genres including horror, action, and platforming, highlighting the studio's growing portfolio of distinct indie projects.
The price of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is falling, and all it cost was day one access to new Call of Duty games
Microsoft is lowering the monthly price of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate from $29.99 to $22.99 and PC Game Pass from $16.49 to $13.99. In exchange for the reduced cost, future Call of Duty titles will no longer be available on day one, instead launching during the holiday season following their release. This change follows a previous price hike and aims to re-evaluate the value proposition of the subscription service under new leadership.
Microsoft cuts Game Pass price months after previous price hike
Microsoft is reducing the monthly prices for its Game Pass subscription service on both Xbox consoles and PC. Game Pass Ultimate will now cost $22.99, down from $29.99, and PC Game Pass will be $13.99, down from $16.49. As part of this change, new Call of Duty games will no longer be available on Game Pass at launch.
Xbox drops Game Pass prices as Call of Duty officially exits service's Day One launch slate strategy
Microsoft has reduced the monthly prices for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. In conjunction with these price drops, new Call of Duty titles will no longer be available on the service on their launch day, but will be added approximately one year later. The company stated these changes are in response to player feedback and aim to improve the value proposition of Game Pass.
Microsoft cuts Game Pass pricing and removes Call of Duty as day-one launch title in response to "a lot of feedback"
Microsoft is reducing the monthly price of its Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscriptions in response to player feedback about cost. Additionally, new Call of Duty titles will now be added to the service approximately one year after their initial release, rather than on day one. These changes come as Microsoft's content and services revenue has seen a year-on-year decline.
Morning Consolidation
Xbox has clarified a rumor regarding 'Project Helix,' though the explanation raises further questions. Separately, Gematsu announced that Splatoon Raiders will launch on July 23. The End of The Sun has released a launch trailer for PlayStation 5, and Albion Online is now available on Xbox.
Blades of Fire Version 2.0 Introduces Photo Mode Ahead of May Launch | Invision Game Community
Blades of Fire Version 2.0, launching May 14, will introduce a comprehensive Photo Mode with advanced controls for camera adjustments, depth of field, color tools, and visual effects. A playable demo featuring the new mode is available on Steam. The update will also be released on PlayStation 5, Xbox, Epic Games Store, and PC.
Your next Xbox could come in Asus and MSI flavors, but Microsoft has confirmed an in-house Project Helix
Rumors suggest that Asus and MSI may produce third-party versions of Microsoft's next-generation Xbox, codenamed Project Helix, utilizing the same custom AMD chipset. While Microsoft has confirmed it will release its own first-party version of the console, the potential for third-party involvement blurs the lines between PC and console gaming, similar to Valve's Steam Machine.
Tides of Tomorrow Review | TheXboxHub
Tides of Tomorrow offers a unique experience with its player-ghost mechanic, allowing actions to influence future playthroughs. Set on the polluted planet Elynd, players navigate a bleak future while making narrative choices that impact the story and ending. Despite some weaker action sequences, the game's innovative design, vibrant visuals, and engaging story make it a memorable journey.
Blades of Fire 2.0 – WeeklyFeature Spotlight: Photo Mode
Developer MercurySteam and publisher 505 Games have launched a new video series highlighting features in Blades of Fire - Version 2.0, releasing on Steam PC on May 14 and other platforms later. The first episode focuses on the new Photo Mode, which offers extensive camera controls, depth of field adjustments, color tools, and visual effects for players to capture their in-game moments.
CoD BO7 Season 3: A Beginner’s Survival Guide
This guide provides a beginner's breakdown of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Season 3, which launched on April 2, 2026, featuring new maps, weapons, and modes. It offers advice on starting with casual playlists, utilizing the Battle Pass and weekly challenges for unlocks, and approaching Zombies Directed Mode before standard rounds. The guide also touches on Ranked Play progression and new seasonal systems like Operation Poison Pill and Operator-specific loadouts.
Death By Scrolling Review
Death By Scrolling is a roguelike with a unique scrolling mechanic and a relaxed atmosphere, but it struggles with long-term engagement due to repetitive gameplay and basic progression systems. Developed by Terrible Toybox NZ and published by Microprose, the game is available on PC, Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch, with the review conducted on PlayStation 5.
From the Bunker Review | TheXboxHub
From the Bunker is a survival game from Upscale Studio and SergOBW where players must escape a crumbling post-apocalyptic bunker. The gameplay loop involves smashing objects to collect materials, upgrading a tool, and repairing a car. Despite its basic presentation and limited replayability, the game offers about an hour of entertainment.
Why is there a login queue in The Division 2
The Division 2 is experiencing login queues following server maintenance on April 23rd. These queues are implemented to manage server load smoothly when many players attempt to log in simultaneously after downtime. The system applies to PC and console players and deactivates automatically once server demand subsides.
V Rising not planned for Xbox or Switch 2
Stunlock Studios has confirmed that V Rising is not planned for release on Xbox or Nintendo Switch consoles. While the vampire RPG is available on PC and PlayStation 5, the developers are focusing on their next game set in the V Rising universe. No plans for additional platform ports are in place at this time.
