The Secret Ingredient in Metal: Hellsinger’s New Horde Mode – Roguelite Design

Reading Time: 6 minutesSummary Dive into the belly of the beast in the multi-award winning rhythm shooter’s latest free update: Horde Mode, which takes inspiration from roguelite design. Discover the reasons behind this direction, and the kind of upgrades and choices you will make in your attempt to escape the beast’s maw. The free new game mode launches […]

Baldur’s Gate 3: A Developer’s Guide To Finding Your Perfect Build

Reading Time: 9 minutesWhen it comes to best builds, it is our strong suggestion that the best build to play in Baldur’s Gate 3 is the one that will best represent your personality as you get immersed in the world of Faerun and the adventures that await. We hope you feel confident looking for something that really speaks […]

Epic Co-op Shooter The First Descendant Set To Launch on Xbox in Summer 2024 

Reading Time: 3 minutesAt The Game Awards 2023, The First Descendant revealed a Summer 2024 launch through a new cinematic trailer with the appearance of a new character. The First Descendant’s recent Crossplay Open Beta started on September 19 and lasted a week. The test supported cross-platform play, including the Xbox Series, and was available to players from […]

Crafting a Legacy: The Birth of Lost Records: Bloom & Rage, a New Series from the Creators of Life Is Strange

Reading Time: 3 minutesHello, readers! I’m Luc Baghadoust, Executive Producer of Don’t Nod Montréal’s newly announced narrative adventure game, Lost Records: Bloom & Rage. I’m here to talk a bit about the game, our studio, and the teams involved in bringing this new story to life. We are thrilled to finally reveal at tonight’s The Game Awards what we’ve […]

HAWKED is now available in Preview for Xbox Insiders!

Reading Time: 3 minutesLook alive, Renegades! We’re thrilled to invite Xbox Insiders to experience HAWKED from December 7th until December 11th. Developed and published by MY.GAMES, this brand-new challenger in the extraction shooter genre promises all-out PvPvE action, troves of treasure and customization options, and solid teamplay wrapped in a vibrant, pulpy comic book package. Play HAWKED to […]

Safer Seas Mode Brings Single-Crew Servers to Sea of Thieves

Reading Time: 6 minutesSummary Safer Seas will open up in the latest Sea of Thieves content update, available December 7 and free for all players with Xbox Game Pass and across Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows 10/11, and Steam. For the first time, players can choose to sail the Sea of Thieves alone or in a crew […]

Have a Nice Death Brings Roguelike Fun and Challenge to Xbox

Reading Time: 5 minutesSharpen your scythe, Xbox fans, and show the underworld who’s boss.  We are so excited to see our game, Have A Nice Death, release on Xbox. For the anecdote, everything originated from a little sketch of Death scribbled by the Creative Director, Nicolas Leger, in the corner of a page during an Unruly Heroes meeting […]

10 Things to Do In Night City With Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition

Reading Time: 5 minutesAfter the thrilling release of Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty earlier this year, we’re excited to now offer players the full package in the form of Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition! Containing the base game, its spy-thriller expansion, and the game-changing Update 2.0, it’s the ultimate Cyberpunk experience — and it’s out today! You can snag a […]

Overwatch 2 – Season 8: Call of the Hunt Begins December 5

Reading Time: 5 minutesFierce battles await, and the hunt begins for epic new rewards in Overwatch® 2’s latest season. We’re bringing the newest Tank hero Mauga, festive holiday events, new Hero Mastery courses, and new rewards packed in a beast hunter-themed season. Overwatch 2 – Season 8: Call of the Hunt kicks off December 5, so keep reading […]

How Jurassic World Evolution 2 Brings Four Cretaceous Predators To Life

Reading Time: 7 minutesSummary Unveil the true power of the Cretaceous period with four new species See how these fascinating dinosaurs are brought to life in-game Out Now on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One Introduce four ferocious new predators to your parks with Jurassic World Evolution 2: Cretaceous Predator Pack! This latest update brings four extraordinary species […]

How Born of Bread Turns RPG Combat Into a Unique Gaming Delicacy

Reading Time: 3 minutesHi buddies! Welcome to Born of Bread, a home-cooked turn-based role-playing adventure full of fun characters and charming stories for children and adults alike. Beings from another age are causing havoc across the land and their mischief comes as a great threat for everyone. The unlikeliest hero, Loaf, a golem born of bread who possesses […]

Under a Rock Is an Open World Survival Adventure Like You’ve Never Seen

Reading Time: 3 minutesAhh, the great outdoors! Take a deep breath of that fresh air, feel the sun’s warmth on your skin, and hear those ominous noises calling from the jungle…uh oh. Better get that survival pack ready. Our team here at publisher Gameforge, alongside the phenomenally talented indie development studio Nordic Trolls, are preparing to take you […]

How Composer Inon Zur Created the Soul of Starfield in Just Six Musical Notes

Reading Time: 2 minutes“I think that the more classical tone is the more dominant one in our [score]. However, if you listen to the whole score, there are many areas where electronic and sound design elements are 50, sometimes 60, or even 70% of the score. The score is vast and there are many cues that are actually […]

Celebrate 10 Years of Killer Instinct With The New Anniversary Edition

Reading Time: 3 minutesTen years ago, on November 22, 2013, the team at Xbox Game Studios Publishing released an all-new Killer Instinct for Xbox One and Windows PC. Since then, Killer Instinct has boasted a passionate, global community that has regularly featured at tournaments.  Earlier this year, at Evo 2023, we announced a special update to mark Killer […]

Worldless: Making a Game That Won’t Allow You To Die

Reading Time: 5 minutesWorldless is a game driven by its unique approach to combat and exploration – and part of that unique nature is that it makes it impossible to die at any point – but without losing a sense of challenge throughout. Let me explain how we achieved that. The combat of Worldless is a complex merge […]

Arma Reforger introduces immersive military simulator cross play to Xbox

Reading Time: 6 minutesI’ve been a fan of first-person shooters on console for longer than I’d like to admit (GoldenEye, anyone?), and I’ve been privileged enough to experience the exponential expansion of the selection of quality FPS titles on Xbox. But as someone who has always craved a more realistic and immersive military simulator experience, the Arma series […]