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Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 Review | TheXboxHub
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 offers a satisfying co-op experience with tense shooting and deep customization, despite some noticeable glitches. The game successfully evokes the atmosphere of the Aliens films and introduces new classes and a refined Horde mode, making it an easy recommendation for fans of the franchise.
StarCraft is back, but it's not the RTS you remember - it's an open-world shooter coming spring 2030
Blizzard Entertainment announced a new StarCraft game at BlizzCon 2026, set to launch in spring 2030. This installment will be an open-world shooter, a departure from the series' traditional real-time strategy roots. The announcement was accompanied by a cinematic trailer, and the game is currently only showing an Xbox logo, suggesting exclusivity.
Cats Around Us: Black Cat Review | TheXboxHub
Cats Around Us: Black Cat is a short, budget-friendly hidden object game that offers a brief experience lasting around 30 minutes. While its low price point softens some criticisms, the game suffers from overly simple puzzles and a reliance on frustrating jigsaw puzzles to unlock levels, making it less engaging than its genre competitors.
Xbox Regional Pricing Explained: Why Game Prices Differ Between Countries
This article explains why Xbox game prices and Game Pass subscriptions vary significantly between countries. Microsoft sets base prices, which are then adjusted for local currency, taxes, competition, and player purchasing power. While regional pricing can offer savings, attempting to exploit it through region-hopping carries risks like account restrictions and revoked codes.
Server Queues Temper Wardogs’ Huge Early Access Debut
Wardogs achieved over one million copies sold and 350,000 concurrent players on Steam during its early access launch. However, significant server queues impacted the player experience. The game is currently PC-only, with PlayStation 5 and Xbox versions planned for 2028.
StarCraft: Everything we know so far about Blizzard's new open-world, story-driven shooter
Blizzard Entertainment has revealed a new StarCraft game, shifting from its traditional real-time strategy roots to an open-world, story-driven shooter. Set 70 years after StarCraft 2, the game was announced at BlizzCon 2026 with a cinematic trailer. While platforms and a specific release date are unconfirmed, it is expected to launch in 2030 for PC and Xbox, with PlayStation potentially included. Dan Hay, formerly of Far Cry 5, is leading the project.
StarCraft: Everything we know so far about Blizzard's new open-world, story-driven shooter
Blizzard Entertainment has announced a new StarCraft game, shifting from its traditional real-time strategy roots to an open-world, story-driven shooter. Set approximately 70 years after StarCraft 2, the game is slated for a 2030 release, with PC and Xbox confirmed as potential platforms. The project is led by Dan Hay, formerly of Far Cry 5.
BlizzCon 2026 Opening Ceremony: Starcraft Returns, Diablo V Announced, Warcraft news and more
BlizzCon 2026 featured major announcements across Blizzard's franchises. StarCraft is returning as an open-world shooter in 2030, Diablo V is slated for Spring 2029 with Diablo IV receiving new content and a new class. Overwatch celebrates its 10th anniversary with new hero Doctrine and story updates. World of Warcraft continues The Worldsoul Saga with 'Eclipse' and 'The Last Titan', while Warcraft III: Reforged gets a new campaign and a new 'Forever' mode for World of Warcraft launches November 4, 2026. Hearthstone introduces a new Journal, 'Reign of the Black Empire' expansion, and the Monk class, while Heroes of the Storm adds Xal'atath.
Guild Wars 3 discusses its more approachable setting and being ‘meaningfully multiplayer’
ArenaNet developers discussed Guild Wars 3's approachable setting and its 'meaningfully multiplayer' design. The game will launch on Steam and consoles with a focus on a shared open world for 20 players, balancing the smaller party size of Guild Wars 1 with the larger scale of Guild Wars 2.
Physint Could Be Xbox's Biggest Gamble Yet
Microsoft's 'Physint' initiative is described as a significant gamble that may not guarantee success for Xbox. The article suggests this move represents a high-stakes play for the platform's future.
FC 27 Trophies: Full Achievement List and How to Unlock Them
This guide provides a comprehensive breakdown of all 47 trophies and achievements in EA Sports FC 27, detailing the requirements and modes needed to unlock them. Collecting all achievements will grant the Platinum Trophy on PlayStation or 1000 Gamerscore on Xbox, with the grind expected to be similar to previous titles.
Sony had good reasons to axe Hideo Kojima's Physint claims report
Sony Interactive Entertainment reportedly dropped Hideo Kojima's upcoming game Physint due to missed deadlines, budget concerns, and potential profitability issues, despite it being a spiritual successor to Metal Gear. The project will now be funded by Xbox and is planned for release on both Xbox and PC, marking Kojima's second collaboration with Microsoft after the horror game OD. This decision comes after Death Stranding titles did not meet PlayStation's revenue expectations, and Sony was hesitant to invest in a title where it would not own the intellectual property.
IKEA's hilarious official Skyrim mod has reminded me just how great the Kallax truly is for gaming merch
IKEA has released a humorous official mod for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim called Kallax Storageborn, allowing players to have a white shelving unit as a companion. The mod is available for PC and Xbox versions of the game, with PlayStation support expected later. The article highlights the versatility of IKEA's Kallax furniture for displaying gaming merchandise.
'I Really Want Game Pass to Work' — After Navigating the Xbox 'Reset,' Double Fine Boss Tim Schafer Is Indie Once Again
Following a period of restructuring at Xbox, Tim Schafer, head of Double Fine Productions, discusses his return to an independent development path. In an interview with IGN, Schafer shared his thoughts on the future of the studio.
30 Years of History Come Together in the METAL SLUG Ultimate Collection
A new collection, METAL SLUG Ultimate Collection, is coming to Xbox, celebrating the series' 30th anniversary. It will feature 10 titles from across the franchise's history, including a never-before-officially-released location test build of the original game. The collection will also include new features like adjustable settings, infinite weapon ammo, rewind, and quick save/load to make the classic games more accessible.
GTA 6 Is Going To Be Huge. So Why Is Take-Two’s Stock Having Such A Bad Year?
Despite immense hype for Grand Theft Auto 6, Take-Two Interactive's stock has declined significantly over the past year. Factors contributing to this include investor concerns over AI technology, a high price-to-earnings ratio, and the impact of leaks, which have rattled confidence in the company's control over its flagship product. While analysts remain largely bullish on the stock's long-term potential, citing the expected success of GTA 6 and its online component, the market's short-term reaction has been negative.
Wardogs PC keybindings & controls
This guide details the PC keybindings and controls for the military shooter Wardogs. It covers actions for movement, combat, vehicles, and UI elements, and notes that the game is also planned for console release.
FC 27 Release Date, Early Access Start Times, & Preload Details
EA Sports FC 27 is set to release on September 25, 2026, for consoles and September 24 for PC. Early access begins on September 18 for Ultimate and Ultimate+ Edition owners, with EA Play subscribers getting a 10-hour trial starting September 17. Pre-loads for early access holders commence on September 15.
Battle royale ARPG Arkheron prepares a cross-platform beta test for PC and consoles September 25
The battle royale ARPG Arkheron will host a cross-platform beta test on September 25th, bringing together players on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation 5. The test will feature multiplayer modes like 3v3 Spires and 45-player Ascension, alongside promised game improvements. Signups are available on the game's official site and through Firstlook.
GTA 4 Was the Xbox 360’s ‘We Mean Business’ Moment Against the PS3
The article argues that Grand Theft Auto IV's release and subsequent exclusive downloadable content on the Xbox 360 marked a cultural peak for the console in its competition against the PlayStation 3. This period, from Fall 2007 through April 2008, is highlighted as one of the best six-month runs for any console, featuring a strong lineup of titles including Halo 3 and Mass Effect.