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Game Pass: A Week of Contrasts as Mafia Arrives and Losses Hit

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This week Game Pass subscribers lose four games, but only get access to one - and that's a game which has been around for a good couple of years already.

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Deathbound Review

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Deathbound does enough to make for an interesting playthrough.
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Super Woden GP II Review

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Super Woden GP II on Xbox is a good racer that harks back to the glory days of arcade racing.
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SteamWorld Heist II Review

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SteamWorld Heist II comes together to bring a lot of fun.
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Crafting Chaos: Blue Manchu on the Making of Wild Bastards

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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...
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Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree Review

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Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree is an awesome expansion. It is hard, but extremely satisfying, and gives you the opportunity to explore Elden Ring like never before. 

Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II Review

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​​Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II is nothing short of stunning and more than capable of taking your breath away by some of the set pieces. 

Vampire Survivors: Operation Guns Review

Paul Renshaw -
With a low asking price, poncle have done it again. There is a lot of content included in Vampire Survivors: Operation Guns and it is all extremely lovely.

Loretta Review

Gareth Brierley -
For narrative lovers, Loretta is almost perfect.

Dragon’s Dogma 2 Review

Ryan Taylor -
If you liked the first game, or if you are looking for an action RPG with epic fights, then Dragon’s Dogma 2 is a must-have.
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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...
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Forza Horizon 5 Festival Playlist Weekly Challenges Guide Series 36 – Spring

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Let’s spring into Series 36 Spring of the Forza Horizon 5 Festival Playlist Weekly Challenges and see what’s in store with the new challenges.

House of Golf 2: A Putt Above the Rest?

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With some seriously cool visuals pushing House of Golf 2 along, things look well set for the launch on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 and PC.

A New Chapter for Ace Attorney: Investigating the Investigations Collection

Darren Edwards - 0
Ace Attorney Investigations Collection is a slightly different take on a series which has won over legions of fans over the years.

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

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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.

Forza Horizon 5 Festival Playlist Weekly Challenges Guide Series 36 – Winter

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Taking a look at the Festival Playlist Weekly Challenges found in Forza Horizon 5 on Xbox and PC for Series 36 Winter.

Dungeons of Hinterberg and Gaming Adaptations – TheXboxHub Official Podcast #206

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Episode 206 of TheXboxHub Official Podcast has landed, ready and waiting with your preferred podcast provider. It’s a little quieter on the AAA game front this week, but there’s still plenty to get stuck into. 

Forza Horizon 5 Festival Playlist Weekly Challenges Guide Series 36 – Autumn

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Cars and Coffee continues into its second week in Forza Horizon 5 and Series 36 Autumn of the Festival Playlist Weekly Challenges. And I’m about as caffeinated as it is possible to be, so let's do lots of driving!

August Heats Up – The New Xbox and Game Pass Games To Play This Month

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We’ve settled on a list of 13 great games, all due to land on Xbox and/or Game Pass during the month of August 2024. What will you be playing?
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Game Pass: A Week of Contrasts as Mafia Arrives and Losses Hit

Neil Watton -
This week Game Pass subscribers lose four games, but only get access to one - and that's a game which has been around for a good couple of years already.

Re-Blast Through DOOM and DOOM II on Game Pass with Cross-Platform Play and More

Neil Watton -
Need more DOOM in your life? id Software have got you covered as they re-release DOOM and DOOM II (again!), this time on Game Pass, combined in one huge package, with even more enhancements in tow.

Explore and Protect in Creatures of Ava, New on Game Pass

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A deep narrative, some wholesome adventuring and the chance to not just save, but also tame, the most stunning of creatures. That's Creatures of Ava, and it's available today across Game Pass, Xbox and PC. 

Descenders Next Unveiled: New Extreme Sports Game Coming to Game Pass

Neil Watton -
Descenders Next - the only extreme sports game you will EVER need. At least that's what is planned when it releases in 2025 on Game Pass. 

Crash and Ava: Game Pass Just Got a Whole Lot Better

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Got a Game Pass subscription that needs some use? You're in luck because this week sees a couple of great new additions to the service, no matter whether that be across Xbox, PC or even the Cloud. 

Infiltrating Game Pass: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III Shoots Onto Xbox Subscription Service

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Finally Call of Duty is on Xbox and PC Game Pass as the high-octane, super energetic shooter that is Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III lands. 
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Mixx StreamBuds Sports Charge 2 Earbuds Review

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When it comes to the Mixx StreamBuds Sports Charge 2, it all comes down to a matter of budget; a capable set of earbuds.
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The GameSir Kaleid Flux Controller for Xbox will brighten up any gaming night; full of colour, textured elements and some cracking features.
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The MIXX StreamBuds Ultra Mini are capable of ticking all boxes and should be considered if you’re in the market for some mid-range earbuds.
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Reviews

Deathbound Review

Deathbound does enough to make for an interesting playthrough.
Paul Renshaw Paul Renshaw - 0

Super Woden GP II Review

Super Woden GP II on Xbox is a good racer that harks back to the glory days of arcade racing.
Paul Renshaw Paul Renshaw - 0

SteamWorld Heist II Review

Paul Renshaw Paul Renshaw - 0
SteamWorld Heist II comes together to bring a lot of fun.

Kena: Bridge of Spirits Review

Richard Dobson Richard Dobson - 0
Kena: Bridge of Spirits is a game that has something for everyone.

Creatures of Ava Review

Gemma Young Gemma Young - 0
We would certainly recommend Creatures of Ava.

Valorant Review

Fin Fin - 0
Valorant may quickly become your next major gaming addiction. 

Retaliate Review 

James Birks James Birks - 0
Retaliate replaces mindless bullet spraying with a more considered approach of ammo absorption, and it works rather well.

Ancient Phantasma Review

Paul Renshaw Paul Renshaw - 0
For the new ideas, I’ve been left slightly disappointed with Ancient Phantasma; they won’t be enough to keep you playing long term.

Cyber Citizen Shockman Zero Review

Richard Dobson Richard Dobson - 0
Cyber Citizen Shockman Zero gets the balance just right in terms of difficulty, something that previous games struggled with.

Poppy Playtime: Chapter 1 Review

Richard Dobson Richard Dobson - 0
Better late than never, Poppy Playtime: Chapter 1’s arrival on Xbox is well overdue.

Closer the Distance Review

Gareth Brierley Gareth Brierley - 0
If you want to take in a thoughtful journey, one that focuses on how we move through grief then please give Closer the Distance a go.

Deadlink Review

Fin Fin - 0
Deadlink is a well-polished, extensive FPS/roguelike experience that I can see being an absolute time-sink for many players.

Mixx StreamBuds Sports Charge 2 Earbuds Review

Fin Fin - 0
When it comes to the Mixx StreamBuds Sports Charge 2, it all comes down to a matter of budget; a capable set of earbuds.

Exhausted Man Review

Fin Fin - 0
Exhausted Man is a real hodge-podge of mixed ideas that don’t always work together.

Rolling Hills: Make Sushi, Make Friends Review

Richard Dobson Richard Dobson - 0
There is no denying that Rolling Hills: Make Sushi, Make Friends is what would be considered a cosy game.

MotoGP 24 Review

Fin Fin - 1
If you are a fan of MotoGP, or are interested in the sport, then MotoGP 24 is the best way to get involved virtually.

Tchia Review

Gemma Young Gemma Young - 0
Complete with a beautiful location inspired by Caledonian culture, there should be no reason to not follow Tchia’s journey.
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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...
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Crafting a Legend: Interview with the Makers of Volgarr the Viking II

Darren Edwards - 0
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

Darren Edwards - 0
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

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A squirrel with a gun? What could go wrong?

Exclusive Interview – Probing inside the mind behind Read Only Memories: NEURODIVER

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What can you expect from Read Only Memories: NEURODIVER? We reached out to developers MidBoss to get the lowdown on their newest title...

Exclusive Interview – Why It’s Happening and Yogscast Games want us to PlateUp!

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We grabbed for the apron and sat down with the original developer behind PlateUp!, Alastair Janse van Rensburg, in hope of discovering more about the upcoming Xbox launch. 
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Game Pass: A Week of Contrasts as Mafia Arrives and Losses Hit

Neil Watton - 0
This week Game Pass subscribers lose four games, but only get access to one - and that's a game which has been around for a good couple of years already.

Deathbound Review

Paul Renshaw - 0
Deathbound does enough to make for an interesting playthrough.

Super Woden GP II Review

Paul Renshaw - 0
Super Woden GP II on Xbox is a good racer that harks back to the glory days of arcade racing.

SteamWorld Heist II Review

Paul Renshaw - 0
SteamWorld Heist II comes together to bring a lot of fun.

Crafting Chaos: Blue Manchu on the Making of Wild Bastards

Darren Edwards - 0
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...

Kena: Bridge of Spirits Review

Richard Dobson - 0
Kena: Bridge of Spirits is a game that has something for everyone.

Creatures of Ava Review

Gemma Young - 0
We would certainly recommend Creatures of Ava.

Valorant Review

Fin - 0
Valorant may quickly become your next major gaming addiction. 
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Dungeons of Hinterberg and Gaming Adaptations – TheXboxHub Official Podcast #206

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