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Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Battlefield 6, Valor Mortis, Forever Ago, and More
Xbox Game Pass is adding several new titles in October, including Battlefield 6, Valor Mortis, and Echo Weaver, all available on day one. The service also highlights recently added games like Gears of War: E-Day and Minecraft Dungeons II. Several games, including A Plague Tale: Requiem and Evil West, will be leaving the Game Pass library on October 15.
Indie Selects for October 2026: Discover and Progress Through Unforgettable Worlds
The ID@Xbox team has curated six standout indie games for October 2026, available on the Xbox Store. The selection includes Mortal Shell II, Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game, Mewgenics, The Sinking City 2, Woodo, and Lou's Lagoon, offering a diverse range of genres from challenging combat and survival horror to cozy puzzles and exploration.
Metroidvania roguelike Rabbit’s Tale to appear on Nintendo Switch
Golden Bug Studios announced that its Metroidvania roguelike game, Rabbit's Tale, will be released on Nintendo Switch. The game, featuring a hand-drawn art style and procedural generation, is expected by the end of 2027. Players will explore an interconnected world, evolve combat skills, and fight against an oppressive force to find Rabbit's kidnapped family.
7 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Played Star Wars: Galactic Racer
This guide offers tips for Star Wars: Galactic Racer, focusing on mastering mechanics like the Afterburner and Ramjet, and understanding the risks of redlining. It advises players to prioritize unlocking new vehicles and understanding the difference between permanent tuning points and temporary run-specific upgrades. The guide also highlights the importance of adapting builds to planet-specific environmental debuffs and utilizing distinct 'racer styles' for a customizable experience.
15 Star Wars Galactic racer tips for new players
This guide provides 15 essential tips for new players of Star Wars Galactic Racer, a fast-paced, roguelike racing game. It covers strategies for survival, upgrading speeders with a focus on cornering and resilience, utilizing shortcuts, managing boost abilities, and making smart choices in Tours and Hibi's shop.
Star Wars: Galactic Racer Releases - Early Issues & More
Star Wars: Galactic Racer has launched on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Amazon Luna, featuring a roguelike arcade racing experience developed by Fuse Games. The launch was met with an issue preventing PS5 purchases, which the developer is urgently working to fix. The game is set in the New Republic era and includes various repulsorcraft classes and familiar Star Wars locations.
Star Wars: Galactic Racer Is Free To Play Now, If You Know Where To Look
Star Wars: Galactic Racer is now available for free through Amazon Luna for Prime members, allowing players to stream the single-player campaign without needing to own a console or download the game. Developed by Fuse Games, the title features roguelike mechanics and has received positive reviews, with a Metascore of 88.
Geometric Puzzle Game Drop Duchy Launches on Mobile!
The PC puzzle game Drop Duchy has launched on mobile platforms, including the Google Play Store. Developed by Sleepy Mill Studio and published by Doghowl Games, the title combines block-dropping mechanics with kingdom management, deckbuilding, roguelike elements, and real-time strategy.
Star Wars Galactic Racer actually has a decent Scouse accent. I asked Fuse how that happened
Star Wars Galactic Racer features a surprisingly authentic Scouse accent for its mechanic, Hibi, voiced by Lucy Montgomery. Fuse Games' CEO Matt Webster and Creative Director Kieran Crimmins explain that the decision stemmed from Crimmins' personal connection to Liverpool and Montgomery's performance reminding him of his auntie. The article praises the game's voice direction, particularly the Scouse accent, as a standout feature that elevates the overall experience.
Ghost of Yotei Most Wanted Makes Atsu a Bounty Hunter
The Most Wanted DLC for Ghost of Yotei introduces a new roguelike mode where players take on bounties with escalating difficulty. Players start as Atsu and can unlock other characters like Oyuki, Nagato, and Jin Sakai, each with unique abilities. This DLC, included in the Complete Edition, focuses on survival and weapon mastery rather than a traditional story expansion.
Famitsu review scores – October 4, 2026 – Viractal, Qliphah in Providence’s Shadow, more
Famitsu has released its review scores for October 4, 2026, featuring "Viractal" and "Qliphah in Providence’s Shadow." Viractal is praised for its fresh take on fantasy RPGs with roguelike and card-building elements, though some found it restrictive and repetitive. Qliphah in Providence’s Shadow offers stylish, counter-based real-time combat with flashy visuals, but its exploration can be monotonous and the UI sometimes chaotic.
Pets Survivors Review | TheXboxHub
Pets Survivors offers a budget take on the bullet heaven genre, but ultimately suffers from a lack of content and variety. While the core gameplay is playable and charming, the limited number of enemies, levels, and upgrades leads to repetitive runs and trivial difficulty. The game fails to test the player, making it difficult to recommend beyond a few initial playthroughs.
Evening Reading - October 2, 2026
This Friday reading covers a variety of gaming news including updates on The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Fortnite, Minecraft, and Monster Hunter Wilds. It also touches on the cancellation of PUBG's Black Budget, Deadlock's Rat King, and Team Fortress 2's Scream Fortress event. Additionally, there are mentions of game deals, a review of Star Wars: Galactic Racer, and updates for World of Warcraft and Marvel Snap.
Star Wars: Galactic Racer Metacritic score makes it one of the best-rated Star Wars games of all time, beating every…
Star Wars: Galactic Racer has achieved a Metacritic score of 88, making it one of the highest-rated Star Wars games ever, surpassing titles like the Jedi and Battlefront series. The game blends arcade racing with roguelike elements, earning praise for its slick high-speed gameplay.
MMO Burnout: Star Wars Galactic Racer merges roguelite, racer, and multiplayer thrills somehow
Star Wars: Galactic Racer, developed by Fuse Games, surprisingly blends roguelike elements and multiplayer thrills into a fantastic racing experience reminiscent of the Burnout series. Despite initial skepticism, the game delivers tight controls, stunning visuals, and engaging progression, defying expectations with its innovative gameplay loop and enjoyable narrative.
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for October 5 to 9
This weekly feature highlights new games arriving on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Game Pass between October 5th and 9th. Titles include Gears of War: E-Day, STAR WARS: Galactic Racer, KINGDOM HEARTS Collection I-III, and many more across various genres.
Star Wars Galactic Racer review - breakneck revenge
Star Wars Galactic Racer is a highly polished racing game that successfully blends breakneck speed with a compelling narrative and roguelike elements. Despite forgettable tracks, the game's excellent racing mechanics, engaging story progression, and balanced difficulty make it a standout title for both Star Wars and racing game enthusiasts.
Star Wars: Galactic Racer review: Dancing with destruction
Star Wars: Galactic Racer offers an unexpectedly intense and thrilling racing experience, blending high-speed action with a surprisingly deep narrative set in the post-Empire era. Despite some frustrations with its roguelike campaign structure, the game's emphasis on risk-taking and its authentic Star Wars feel make it a standout title.
Star Wars: Galactic Racer review - podracing paradise
Star Wars: Galactic Racer is hailed as the best Star Wars racing game and a top-tier sci-fi racer, praised for its exhilarating gameplay, deep upgrade system, and engaging roguelike campaign. Developed by Fuse Games veterans, the title successfully captures the fantasy of podracing and vehicle combat, offering robust online multiplayer on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
Star Wars: Galactic Racer review: "True to its Burnout legacy, blisteringly fast space racing keeps me coming back to the grid"
Star Wars: Galactic Racer offers exhilarating, high-speed arcade racing with a compelling run-based, roguelike format that sets a new standard for the genre. Developed by former Criterion Games staff, the game features a well-realized Star Wars setting and characters, though the campaign ends abruptly and the planet roster is disappointingly small. Despite minor flaws, its slick gameplay and risk/reward mechanics make it a standout title.
