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Toy company Hasbro is hoping that with Microsoft acquiring Activision, that some older Transformers games might make their way on to Xbox Game Pass. Activision has published a number of Transformers games over the years, but it’s currently not possible to play pretty much all of them on modern consoles. The Call of Duty publisher

The word ‘Metroidvania’ might rub some core gamers the wrong way, but it’s a useful catch-all to describe a very specific type of game experience. Combining elements from both the Metroid series and Koji Igarashi-produced Castlevania titles, this broad platforming genre has you using an ever-growing skill set to open up new paths across an

A hot new rumour is doing the rounds regarding the immensely popular shooter Fortnite from Epic Games. The next franchise coming to the varied shooter is the acclaimed Jujutsu Kaisen of which the second season is currently airing in Japan and on streaming services. We have had a number of anime franchises make an appearance

There are a lot of factors that have to be considered when writing a review, believe it or not. There is not only the obligation to get the details of the game right, but also to judge a game on its own merits. This is surprisingly difficult sometimes. As an example, I find walking simulator

The WGA and SAG-AFTA strikes continue to send ripples through Hollywood. And as such, even some of the films coming out in the near-term future have been affected. The Gran Turismo movie is one of these projects, as it has been delayed. The new Gran Turismo movie release date is just a few weeks later

Last week, we asked you to think pink and share pink-colored moments from the game of your choice using #PSshare #PSBlog. Here are this week’s pink highlights:  NemesisNat shares V dressed all in pink with a pink weapon in Cyberpunk 2077 E11oGovna shares a pink flamingo and lighting from Control xenobitz shares a pink-clothed and

Get ready to die lots in Path Of Exile 2, as developers Grinding Gear Games have told me that both the regular and Hardcore difficulty modes of their upcoming, now standalone sequel to their enormously popular ARPG are going to be a whole lot more challenging than before – both when it comes to the

Final Fantasy XIV is finally coming to Xbox Series X/S next spring.  Xbox head Phil Spencer joined Final Fantasy XIV director Naoki Yoshida on stage today, during Day 1 of Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival 2023, to reveal the news. Here’s what Spencer had to say: “It’s great to be here with so many warriors

Remnant 2 has officially graduated from a niche game to a big deal. The game is now Steam’s second-best selling game, beating every other game with the exception of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. The game managed to climb 14 spots on the same list in its week of release. This is an even more impressive milestone

This week marks the release of Disney Illusion Island on the Nintendo Switch. It’s a brand-new 2D platformer with Metroidvania design – starring Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy. It also happens to include both solo and co-op play where you work together to “run, jump, swim, and swing your way to victory”.

Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl is coming back with a sequel which will be arriving on the Nintendo Switch family of systems and other video gaming platforms this autumn. Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 will feature a brand new campaign, all-new gameplay, all new modes and content, voice overs, cross-play, and a wide array of new characters. Pre-orders

Ready to beat ’em up again? Double Dragon Gaiden is here! First released in 1987, Double Dragon is perhaps not the first name on people’s lips when they think of fast-paced, action-packed retro beat ‘em ups. That title likely goes to Streets of Rage. However many have grown up with the classic duo of Billy

Summary Director Takuro Hiraoka spoke to Xbox Wire about the excitement around the recent launch of Exoprimal into Game Pass. Exoprimal revolves around the radical concept of a small number of allies working together to take down massive hordes of dinosaurs. You can play Exoprimal today on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows. It’s

Sony has finally revealed the PS Plus Essential August 2023 lineup. The suite of games includes PGA Tour 2K23, Dreams, and Death’s Door. Here are the PS Plus Essential August 2023 games [embedded content] PGA Tour 2K23 is the newest of the three and will be available for PS4 and PS5. It is 2K’s golf

Hey there, fellow wanderers. I’m Sky, the creative mind behind Tower of Fantasy— Brace yourself for an electrifying open-world RPG experience on PS5 and PS4 because we’re launching the ultimate adventure on August 8. And guess what? It’s free to play, so get ready to dive in without spending a single coin. But wait, there’s

Arma 3‘s latest Creator DLC is out now. Called Spearhead 1944, it takes the realistic military simulator to World War 2 for a co-op campaign featuring over 90 period-accurate weapons and vehicles, as well as singleplayer and multiplayer scenarios. The launch trailer below, and it looks great.

Sea of Stars is one of the most anticipated RPGs of the year and even graced Game Informer’s cover back in March. While the game is heading to all platforms, its playable demo has only been available on Switch. Today, it’s PlayStation fans’ turn to sample the upcoming title. A PlayStation Blog post reveals that

Fighting game tournament Evo 2023 is set to be the largest open bracket video game tournament of all time, according to Evo general manager Rick Thiher. This comes following the explosive launch of Street Fighter 6, which has led to a staggering 7,061 unique competitors registering to travel to Vegas to compete in August. In

[embedded content]Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube The Wolfenstein-inspired FPS Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition has been delayed on consoles from “early 2023” until “later this year”. This includes the Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, with the Steam and GOG (PC) release launching on 31st July 2023.

Klabater and Space Fox Games have announced the upcoming release of the dark fairy tale Metroidvania game, “RIN: The Last Child,” set to hit various platforms on September 21. This enchanting game cleverly merges exploration and crafting, promising a unique experience for players with its complex system of spell creation and enchantment. Players will assume

Point-and-click, hidden object puzzle adventures are fairly commonplace on Xbox nowadays, especially with Artifex Mundi churning out titles on a regular basis. There’s a new pretender to the throne now though, as developers Far Mills have rocked up with a colourful fairy-tale befitting of the genre. So, prepare to be whisked away to an enchanting

Squanch Games has confirmed what was already obvious: The goofy first-person shooter is coming to PlayStation systems. However, PlayStation players don’t even have to wait since the High on Life PS5 and PS4 ports are out right now for $59.99 on the PlayStation Store. The High on Life PS5 and PS4 ports are out right

Last week, we asked you grab a fedora and share gaming moments that capture the spirit of noir using #PSshare #PSBlog. Here are this week’s highlights:  call_me_xavii shares Leon Kennedy from Resident Evil 4 in a suit and fedora Defalt368 shares Misty and Jackie from Cyberpunk 2077 Photoingame shares a shot from the back of

Survival citybuilder Patron is nearing its two year anniversary, and to celebrate its developers have released an update which adds a new creative game mode. Instead of struggling to quell social tensions and navigate disasters, creative mode unlocks everything, gives you infinite resources, and lets you adopt “the role of ultimate medieval urbanist.”

The Pokémon Company has released another trailer for Pokémon Horizons: The Series, and it’s also the first English-dubbed trailer, too.  This anime is the one replacing the long-running Pokémon anime that recently wrapped up after 25 seasons of pocket monster adventures. Horizons features new protagonists, Liko and Roy, who are joined by Friede, the Professor

NetherRealm announced at San Diego Comic-Con some of the guest characters that will appear in Mortal Kombat 1 as part of its first DLC pack. These characters are Homelander, Invincible’s Omni-Man, and Peacemaker. Mortal Kombat characters included in the pack are Erma, Quan Chi, and Takeda. A trailer introducing your roster for the Mortal Kombat

Image: NetherRealm Studios, WB Games Mortal Kombat 1 has just revealed the official Kombat Pack roster DLC, but that’s not all – there’s also a brand new story trailer. This focuses on the returning playable fighter Li Mei and the Umgadi warriors. It’s also confirmed Tanya and Baraka are back. And if that wasn’t already

A new adventure blossoms as Pikmin 4 launches for Nintendo Switch today on My Nintendo Store and throughout selected retailers. On a peculiar far away planet, a group of space travellers are stranded and awaiting rescue. As the newest recruit of the Rescue Corps, players pick up the travellers’ SOS signals and explore an uncharted world inhabited by a curious crop

[embedded content] TheXboxHub Official Podcast rolls on for another week and in Episode 171 the team get together to chat about all the latest gaming news of the week. This time around, there’s huge focus on Exoprimal and that Microsoft – Activision Blizzard merger (again!). It’s all about the games Join Gareth, Darren, Paul and

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks continues to enhance the experience for our members by offering a continually expanding selection of complimentary in-game content, entertainment, and other benefits. In the past, we have collaborated with esteemed companies such as 2K, Ubisoft, EA, and Discord.  In celebration of Anime Month and to help elevate your anime experience,