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Rivenaar’s Grove Review

Rivenaar’s Grove is an extremely simple yet mildly enjoyable puzzler. It provides a way to kill an hour or two, and isn’t remotely taxing on the old grey matter.

Unwording Review

Unwording comes with a positive message and creative gameplay mechanics.

Forza Horizon 5 Festival Playlist Weekly Challenges Guide Series 42 – Autumn

It is the Autumn of Series 42 in Forza Horizon 5, specifically the Festival Playlist Weekly Challenges

Star Salvager: A Retro Mashup That’s Out of This World!

Would you call yourself an arcade enthusiast or puzzle lover? Star Slavager may well be the mashup you need.

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Vampire Survivors: Ode to Castlevania is a testament to Poncle's dedication and creativity.

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Forza Horizon 5 Festival Playlist Weekly Challenges Guide Series 42 – Autumn

It is the Autumn of Series 42 in Forza Horizon 5, specifically the Festival Playlist Weekly Challenges

Forza Horizon 5 Festival Playlist Weekly Challenges Guide Series 42 – Summer

After a month of winter, a new Series of Forza Horizon 5 Festival Playlist Weekly Challenges come to the fore, and summer has finally appeared in Mexico with Series 42. 

Don’t Miss These! The Top 20 Xbox Games of the Decade (So Far)

We have managed to nail down twenty of the absolute best Xbox and Game Pass games to have released between 2020 and the end of 2024.

Forza Horizon 5 Festival Playlist Weekly Challenges Guide Series 41 – Spring

We come to the end of Series 41 of the Festival Playlist Weekly Challenges in Forza Horizon 5 and whilst we're sticking with this being Spring, much like the previous weeks that have made up Series 41, it's still Winter in Mexico.

Xbox and Game Pass – 10 Must-Play New Games Releasing in January 2025

January is often a quiet month for new game releases, but 2025 is shaping up to be an exception! In fact, we think it’s the best January for new Xbox and Game Pass releases for many a year. 

Game Pass Day One Gems: The 2024 Must-Plays

Join us as we explore some of the must-play Xbox titles that have graced the Game Pass service this year, showcasing the breadth and quality of experiences available to subscribers.

Avoid These: The Absolute WORST Xbox Games We Played in 2024

2024 has been a fantastic year for gaming, with...

13 Amazing Xbox Games Snubbed for 2024’s Game of the Year

The unlucky 13; a smidge over a dozen of the finest Xbox games that have been snubbed for our Games of the Year list. 

The Xbox Games of the Year 2024: An Epic Showdown of Gaming Greatness

We have assembled our team in order to deliver our definitive Games of the Year 2024 list, highlighting the Xbox and Game Pass titles that have captivated us, challenged us, and left a lasting impact. 

Game Pass

Game Pass Delivers a Knockout with New Games, While Others Face the Exit

It's time for the mid-month Game Pass shuffle and this week we welcome in a couple of new games to the service, all as a number more depart!

Get Ready to Experience a Tarantino-esque Adventure on Game Pass

Buckle up, Game Pass subscribers for there is a single new addition to the ever-expanding library this coming week - and it's a road trip you won't want to miss.

Game Pass’ New Year’s Shuffle: A Flurry of Arrivals and Departures

As we bid farewell to 2024 and welcome the fresh start of a new year, Xbox Game Pass is undergoing its own transformation with a flurry of game arrivals and departures.

Xbox and Game Pass – 10 Must-Play New Games Releasing in January 2025

January is often a quiet month for new game releases, but 2025 is shaping up to be an exception! In fact, we think it’s the best January for new Xbox and Game Pass releases for many a year. 

For The King II Reigns Supreme on Game Pass, Xbox, PlayStation, and PC: A New Chapter in Fahrul’s History

Prepare for a grand adventure in the realm of Fahrul with For the King II on Game Pass, Xbox, PlayStation and PC.

Little Rocket Lab: Blast Off into a Cozy World with Game Pass, Xbox, Switch and PC

A heartwarming adventure where engineering meets community spirit, Little...

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Tagry X08 Wireless Earbuds Review 

Tagry X08 Wireless Earbuds - fine but generic

TRIBIT StormBox 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker Review

Summertime, and the livin’ is easy. Or at least it is if you have the TRIBIT StormBox 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker to hand.

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Reviews

Rivenaar’s Grove Review

Rivenaar’s Grove is an extremely simple yet mildly enjoyable puzzler. It provides a way to kill an hour or two, and isn’t remotely taxing on the old grey matter.

Unwording Review

Unwording comes with a positive message and creative gameplay mechanics.

Sokomonster Review

With a low asking price and promise of easy Gamerscore, we’re sure Sokomonster will appeal to a few.

Songs of Silence Review

Songs of Silence is an excellent entry into the 4X and strategy genre, even more so when you consider that titles in this niche are relatively thin on the ground on consoles.

SokoCrab Review

SokoCrab is about as simple a Sokoban puzzler as you are going to get - and it’s equally as gifting as a Gamerscore provider.

Tagry X08 Wireless Earbuds Review 

Tagry X08 Wireless Earbuds - fine but generic

Soul Stalker Review

The grind of Soul Stalker is part of the fun.

Flint: Treasure of Oblivion Review

Flint: Treasure of Oblivion may be an average adventure at best, however it’s just about entertaining enough to shake off accusations of style over substance. 

Rogue Flight Review

Rogue Flight is everything a shoot ‘em up should be and more. While not perfect, if you like to shoot things, you could do a lot worse than this.

Little Big Adventure – Twinsen’s Quest Review

Many, especially those who grew up with the original, will be able to find some fun in Little Big Adventure - Twinsen’s Quest, but a lack of polish may put others off.

Smells Like a Mushroom Review

Smells Like a Mushroom achieves its goal of being a silly game, and it does so with aplomb.

Genshin Impact Review

Genshin Impact is a good game; not a perfect one, but far from bad.

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita’s Rewind Review

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind is a real love letter to the 90’s, in both style of game and content.

Glitch Hero Review

You should have a good deal of fun with Glitch Hero.

Cricket: Jae’s Really Peculiar Game Review

If you fancy an RPG, then you could do a lot worse than spend time with Cricket: Jae’s Really Peculiar Game.

Entropy Survivors Review

Entropy Survivors offers up a lot of fun, and the power ups, while being random in the levels, add to that.

Galaxy Kingdoms Review

Galaxy Kingdoms does the unthinkable and turns a twin stick shooter, one of the very finest of genres, into a dull gaming experience.

Interviews

Remastering a Classic in STAR WARS: Episode I: Jedi Power Battles – Exclusive Interview with Aspyr

Prepare to unleash your inner Jedi! STAR WARS™: Episode I: Jedi Power Battles™ is making a comeback, and we sat down with Aspyr to uncover some exclusive details. 

Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered: An Exclusive Interview with Aspyr

We sat down with Matthew Ray, Brand Manager at Aspyr, to discuss the upcoming release of Tomb Raider IV - VI Remastered, delving into the challenges, the triumphs, and the enduring legacy of this beloved franchise.

Crafting Chaos: Blue Manchu on the Making of Wild Bastards

We wanted to find out more about Wild Bastards, ahead of release on Xbox, PlayStation and PC in September. Jon Chey from Blue Manchu was more than happy to sit down for a chat...

Crafting a Legend: Interview with the Makers of Volgarr the Viking II

We reached out to the team at Crazy Viking Studios in hope of finding out more about Volgarr the Viking II, ahead of release on Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch and PC.

We Never Yield: Unveiling the Secrets of Aerial_Knight’s Sequel

An exclusive interview with the creator behind Aerial_Knight's We Never Yield for Xbox, PlayStation and PC.

Nuts About Guns? We Talk to Squirrel With a Gun’s Game Director

A squirrel with a gun? What could go wrong?

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It's time for the mid-month Game Pass shuffle and this week we welcome in a couple of new games to the service, all as a number more depart!

Rivenaar’s Grove Review

Rivenaar’s Grove is an extremely simple yet mildly enjoyable puzzler. It provides a way to kill an hour or two, and isn’t remotely taxing on the old grey matter.

Unwording Review

Unwording comes with a positive message and creative gameplay mechanics.

Forza Horizon 5 Festival Playlist Weekly Challenges Guide Series 42 – Autumn

It is the Autumn of Series 42 in Forza Horizon 5, specifically the Festival Playlist Weekly Challenges

Star Salvager: A Retro Mashup That’s Out of This World!

Would you call yourself an arcade enthusiast or puzzle lover? Star Slavager may well be the mashup you need.

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Super Onion Boy+ is a heroic adventure with a pungent twist! And it's now on Xbox, PlayStation and Switch.

Unsolved Case: The Scarlet Hyacinth – A Serial Killer Stalks Xbox

Again we are calling all super sleuths and armchair detectives as another Unsolved Case lands on Xbox. This time, it's The Scarlet Hyacinth.

FlipCat: A Purr-fectly Peculiar Platformer Where the World Turns Upside Down

It's time to flip your perspective and embark on a feline adventure like no other in FlipCat.

The Game Awards 2024 – TheXboxHub Official Podcast #211

We have had a little break, but TheXboxHub Official Podcast is back with Episode 211 to ensure you’re covered when it comes to the very latest announcements.

The Scariest Games – TheXboxHub Official Podcast #210

It's the Halloween season and that means focus on the scariest of all games. At least that's the case for Episode 210 of TheXboxHub Official Podcast. 

October’s Best New Games – TheXboxHub Official Podcast #209

Scrubbing up once again so you can watch as well as listen to the team, join Gareth, Richard and Darren as they return with Episode 209 of TheXboxHub Official Podcast.

Star Wars and The Best Games of September – TheXboxHub Official Podcast #208

September is here and the gaming scene is starting to ramp up - especially in terms of new releases. It's that which is the main focus of Episode 208 of TheXboxHub Official Podcast. There's some Star Wars chatter too.

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TheXboxHub Official Podcast has returned to dissect all the juicy new gaming info from Gamescom and Opening Night Live 2024.