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The Xbox Characters That Defined 25 Years of Gaming
This article examines the iconic characters that have defined Xbox's 25-year history, from Master Chief and Marcus Fenix to Minecraft Steve and Ori. These characters represent the evolution of Xbox from a console newcomer to a multi-platform gaming brand, highlighting shifts in game design, company acquisitions, and the importance of personality in brand identity.
How To Complete All What If Rifts In Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced
This guide details how to complete the "What If" Rifts in Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, which present alternate narrative paths. It covers four specific Rifts: Wayward Souls, Wayward Desires, Wayward Minds, and True Purpose, outlining their unlock conditions, tasks, and rewards, including unique weapons and collectibles.
Orbitals is a nostalgic hit of split-screen platforming, puzzles and '90s anime
Orbitals is described as a nostalgic experience that combines split-screen platforming and puzzles with a 1990s anime aesthetic. The game evokes a sense of childhood through its gameplay and visual style.
Hit May 2026 PS5 Action Game Already Discounted on PS Store
The PlayStation 5 action game Luna Abyss, released in May 2026, is currently available at a discounted price on the PlayStation Store as part of the July Savings promotion. Developed by Kwalee Labs, the game has received positive reviews and is offered at a reduced price for PlayStation Plus members until July 16.
Working as a Team: The Principle of Partnership
This article discusses how many game franchises are defined by a single protagonist, citing examples like Master Chief from Halo and Lara Croft from Tomb Raider. It contrasts this with Sony's approach of designing platforming mascots to undertake adventures as a team.
Clarity: The Seven Demons of Vanguardia Slashes Onto PC And Console
Clarity: The Seven Demons of Vanguardia is now available on PC and consoles including Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. This hand-drawn action-adventure game features fast-paced platforming, strategic boss battles, and a revenge-driven story where players hunt down seven demons.
Spellhook – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Spellhook is a dark fantasy action game that combines high-momentum platforming with one-hit-kill combat using physics-based grappling mechanics. It features single-player roguelite modes and 4-player multiplayer arenas with procedurally generated environments and permanent progression systems. Beta sign-ups are currently open.
Neon lights, mischievous bunnies, and a sneaky cat: KIYO - Bunny Tyranny is now available for PC and Nintendo Switch
The stealth adventure game KIYO - Bunny Tyranny is now available for PC via Steam and on Nintendo Switch. Developed by PixelRats and published by CobraTekku Games, the title features a unique neon-noir aesthetic with full ray tracing in a 2D pixel art style. Players control Kiyo the cat in a mission to infiltrate and liberate Rabbithole City from an oppressive regime of evil bunnies.
Dark Scrolls Review – Keep scrollin’, scrollin’, scrollin’
Dark Scrolls is a fantasy arcade game from doinksoft and Devolver Digital that blends shoot 'em up mechanics with 8-bit platforming. While it offers a unique scrolling gameplay style and co-op options, the review notes that its simplicity can lead to it feeling overly familiar quickly. The game is best enjoyed in shorter bursts as a nostalgic nod to classic arcade titles.
Garfield – Escape From Monday Turns The World’s Laziest Cat Into An Unlikely Platforming Hero This September
Microids and OSome Studio have announced Garfield – Escape From Monday, a new 3D platforming adventure game starring the famous lazy cat. The game is set to launch on September 24th, 2026, for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Players will guide Garfield through surreal dream worlds filled with platforming challenges, collectibles, and unique costume abilities to help him escape a nightmare induced by spinach lasagna.
Constance Review
Constance, a 2D metroidvania originally released on PC in 2025, is now available on consoles. The game features smooth traversal, challenging platforming, and visceral combat against robotic foes, all set within unique, hand-drawn environments. While praised for its difficulty and art style, the game's demanding nature may lead to player burnout, with limited accessibility options.
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis Hands-on Preview - 30 years in the making
A hands-on preview of Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis reveals a remake that blends classic platforming, exploration, and puzzle-solving with modern combat. The game, set to launch on February 12, 2027, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2, features fast-paced combat and a thrilling T-Rex chase sequence. Voice actress Alix Wilton Regan captures Lara Croft's wit, and the visuals are a significant upgrade from the original.
How to complete the Oblation: Immolation Exotic mission in Destiny 2
This guide details how to complete the Oblation: Immolation, the final Exotic mission in Destiny 2's Monument of Triumph update. It covers platforming sections, enemy encounters, the Soulfed Bellow Stoker boss fight, and the final confrontation with Ir Gohl, Forger of Sorrow, to obtain the Soulfire Skewer Exotic Catalyst.
Luna Abyss arrives at retail on PlayStation 5 as the Adrift Edition on August 27, 2026
Microids announced that Kwalee's action-adventure game Luna Abyss will receive a physical PlayStation 5 release as the Adrift Edition on August 27, 2026. The Adrift Edition will include the base game, a mini concept artbook, and the digital soundtrack. Luna Abyss combines fluid platforming with intense bullet-hell combat as players explore a mysterious mimic moon.
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis reimagines a gaming classic
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, a reimagining of the 1996 classic, was showcased at Summer Game Fest 2026. The preview demo featured Lara Croft navigating treacherous Peruvian mountains, solving environmental puzzles, and engaging in combat against raptors and a T-Rex. The game emphasizes classic Tomb Raider traversal mechanics with enhanced acrobatic abilities.
30+ PS5, PS4 Games to Buy in PS Store's Mid-Year Deals Sale (North America/Europe)
Sony's PlayStation Store is hosting a Mid-Year Deals sale, offering discounts on numerous PS5 and PS4 games until July 1st. The sale includes titles like '13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim', 'Anger Foot', and 'Another Crab's Treasure', with some games reaching their lowest prices ever. Push Square has curated a list of recommended titles that have received high scores.
40+ PS5, PS4 Games to Buy in PS Store's Mid-Year Deals Sale
Sony's PlayStation Store is hosting a Mid-Year Deals sale featuring numerous PS5 and PS4 games until July 1st. The article highlights recommended titles such as 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim, Anger Foot, and Another Crab's Treasure, many of which are at their lowest prices.
Poll: Box Art Brawl - Duel: Rayman 3D
This article discusses the box art for Rayman 3D, a Nintendo 3DS port of Rayman 2. It compares the North American and European cover art, ultimately favoring the North American design for its dynamic composition. The piece also briefly touches on the game's release and its 3D visuals.
Super Yooka-Laylee Kart looks like an old-school Mario Kart for the modern age
Playtonic is expanding the Yooka-Laylee franchise into the racing genre with Super Yooka-Laylee Kart. This new title appears to draw inspiration from classic arcade racers like Mario Kart, marking a significant shift from the series' platforming roots.
Control Resonant is how video games should be done
Control Resonant, developed by Remedy Entertainment, blends familiar RPG elements like skill trees and resource gathering with unique gameplay mechanics such as wall-running combat and surreal environmental design. The game stars Dylan Faden, Jesse's brother, as an antihero navigating a distorted New York, and aims to push the boundaries of typical triple-A game design with creative risks.
