Ubisoft’s free-to-play shooter XDefiant is now available

A love letter to fast-paced arcade shooters, if you're up for a fight and ready for some intensity, XDefiant should well be able to provide it, especially as it lands on Xbox, PlayStation and PC as a free-to-play offering. 

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Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II is now playable on Game Pass, Xbox and PC

Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II is the latest from Ninja Theory as they bring forth the sequel to the brilliant Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice.

Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II Review

​​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. 

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Songs of Conquest is coming to Xbox and PlayStation

Seen Songs of Conquest on PC but want to play it on your Xbox or PlayStation? Hold tight - it's coming. 

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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

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

For narrative lovers, Loretta is almost perfect.

Dragon’s Dogma 2 Review

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.

Balatro Review

Balatro is unique in that when you aren’t playing it, you’re thinking about it.

Opinions

Forza Horizon 5 Festival Playlist Weekly Challenges Guide Series 33 – Spring

The Apex All-Stars Series come to an end this week in Forza Horizon 5, and as sure as night follows day, I’m here to provide you with the info you need to get your hands on shiny new cars.

How will Studio Closures Affect Xbox? – TheXboxHub Official Podcast #200

No, we can’t quite believe it either. This week TheXboxHub Official Podcast hits a major milestone. Episode 200! As the guys get over the bewilderment of how they got here and reminisce about their favourite moments, there’s also a big news week to dig into.

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May’s Best New Xbox Games – TheXboxHub Official Podcast #199

Episode 199 of TheXboxHub Official Podcast is up, live and ready for your listening. This time the guys chat over the best new games set to release on Xbox throughout May 2024.

Forza Horizon 5 Festival Playlist Weekly Challenges Guide Series 33 – Autumn

In this article, I’ll attempt to suggest cars and tunes for you try out, all as you look to complete the Forza Horizon 5 Festival Playlist Weekly Challenges for Series 33 Autumn, in the hope of getting our hands on some exclusive cars.

9 Best New Xbox and Game Pass games to play in May 2024

We've narrowed things down to 9 of the best new games to release on Xbox and Game Pass through May 2024. The question is, what will you be playing?

Forza Horizon 5 Festival Playlist Weekly Challenges Guide Series 33 – Summer

A new Series of weekly events - it is time to get cracking with the Forza Horizon 5 Festival Playlist Weekly Challenges for Series 33 Summer.

Why you should you go building an interstellar homestead with Lightyear Frontier on Game Pass

One of the latest to go down the Game Preview and Game Pass route is that of Lightyear Frontier, a game that takes farming sim elements but puts it into space.

It’s all about Fallout – TheXboxHub Official Podcast #198

Episode 198 of TheXboxHub Official Podcast is up, live and ready for listening. But what is front and centre? Well, it's all about Fallout. Isn't it?

Game Pass

Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II is now playable on Game Pass, Xbox and PC

Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II is the latest from Ninja Theory as they bring forth the sequel to the brilliant Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice.

The magical Metroidvania cooking delights of Magical Delicacy are coming to Game Pass, Xbox and PC

It's sold as a Metroidvania-lite cooking game, but all we care about is that Magical Delicacy is coming to Game Pass, Xbox and PC this summer. 

Explore the world of Little Kitty, Big City on Game Pass, Xbox, Switch and PC

We're not sure there's ever been a cat-themed game quite like Little Kitty, Big City as it releases on Game Pass, Xbox, Switch and PC. 

9 Best New Xbox and Game Pass games to play in May 2024

We've narrowed things down to 9 of the best new games to release on Xbox and Game Pass through May 2024. The question is, what will you be playing?

Overwhelmingly Positive Steam game releases on Xbox and Game Pass

You may have noticed The Rewinder gathering up some seriously impressive reviews over on Steam. Now that game comes to Xbox and Game Pass.

Don’t get crabby – Another Crab’s Treasure is on Game Pass, Xbox and more!

A Souls-like in which we play as a little crab looking to get their old life back? Yeah, we didn't expect Another Crab's Treasure to be anything but mad. 

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Reviews

Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II Review

​​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. 

Tronsmart Bang Portable Party Speaker Review

The Tronsmart Bang Portable Party Speaker - a worthy purchase?

System Shock Review

System Shock very much deserves its second coming, and so many groundbreaking elements of the original game still impress today.

Spellcats: Auto Card Tactics Review

Spellcats: Auto Card Tactics is an auto battling roguelike card game that’s missing a few tricks and won’t put you under its spell.

THE ORIGIN: Blind Maid Review

There’s no doubt that it feels a bit rough around the edges, but if you are after a new survival horror, you’ll be intrigued by THE ORIGIN: Blind Maid. 

Vampire Survivors: Operation Guns Review

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.

PAC-MAN Mega Tunnel Battle: Chomp Champs Review

Those looking for something a bit more, a complete experience, will be left disappointed by PAC-MAN Mega Tunnel Battle: Chomp Champs.

Space Mercenary Defence Force Review

If you are totally done with Vampire Survivors, Space Mercenary Defence Force may just scratch the itch.

The Kindeman Remedy Review

The Kindeman Remedy is a very dark and disturbing game.

Read Only Memories: NEURODIVER Review

Read Only Memories: NEURODIVER delivers an intriguing sci-fi adventure that’s relentless from the get-go.

Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes Review

Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is packed with stuff to do.

Tribit XSound Plus 2 Speaker Review 

There should be no reason to not consider the Tribit XSound Plus 2 Speaker for your Bluetooth audio needs. 

Richman 11 Review

There are just about enough modes to keep things interesting in Richman 11 but it isn’t brimming with content, even after ten other versions of it.

15in1 Solitaire Review

15in1 Solitaire bundles in some confusing, poorly tutorialised and - on occasion - broken variants of Solitaire, which is no use to anyone.

Lunar Lander Beyond Review 

What we have with Lunar Lander Beyond is a brilliant reimagining of an old classic.

CorpoNation: The Sorting Process Review

CorpoNation: The Sorting Process is a brilliant commentary on capitalism and totalitarian states of being.

Crow Country Review

Crow Country is an excellent homage to the games found in the early survival horror market.

Interviews

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

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. 

Exclusive Interview – Understanding The Invincible with Starward Industries

We wanted to find out more about The Invincible, what prompted its creation and how Starward went about delivering it. Maciej Dobrowolski, CMO at Starward Industries was more than happy to tell us more. 

Exclusive Interview – Getting musical with Dodo Re Mi and the madness of Jackbox

We wanted to find out more about how the Jackbox team go about creating these wonderful experiences, injecting humour into every party session. And so when we got the chance to settle down with Brooke Breit - director on the musical masterpiece that is Dodo Re Mi - we jumped at it.

Exclusive interview with the makers of Born of Bread: the little RPG with a lot to prove

When we fall head over heels for a game, we grasp at any opportunity to interview its creators. And so it goes with Nicolas Lamarche, the lead designer of Born of Bread. We discussed bakery puns over some dipping breads, and are here to bring you the results.

Exclusive Interview – kicking back with My Time at Sandrock’s Game Director

When we had the opportunity to grab one of the team behind both Portia and Sandrock, we jumped at the chance. Xu Zhi, director of My Time in Portia and My Time at Sandrock was only too happy to answer our questions…

Exclusive Interview – Getting Turbocharged with Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 and Milestone

The Milestone team are back with Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 - Turbocharged. We grabbed Andrea Basilio, the head of design at Milestone in hope of finding out more about the game.

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Bitmaster Review

An uninspired wave-survival shooter with bland enemy and level design, significant balancing issues and a real lack of replayability - you’ll only need to play through it about four times and you’ll have seen just about everything Bitmaster really has to offer. It’s a shame because Bitmaster actually controls really well and the RNG gameplay could have been the foundation for something fun and replayable.

Travel through the seasons with Mina & Michi on Xbox, Switch and PlayStation

There are times when all you need in life is a super colourful adventure, and with the release of Mina & Michi on Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo Switch, it's just that type of journey which awaits.

Battle it out with the tactical turn-based strategy of Warhammer 40,000: Space Wolf on Xbox

There are a ton of Warhammer products already doing the rounds on Xbox, Age of Sigmar: Storm Ground, Chaosbane Slayer Edition and Mechanicus for three, but those at HeroCraft reckon there's room for some more - Space Wolf style!

The Best Game Recording and Editing Software to Capture Your Gameplay

Whether you are a pro or a novice in recording gameplays, you know for sure that this would be impossible without quality game recording and editing software.

Xbox Deals With Gold and Spotlight Sale Discounts – 29th June – 5th July 2021

In recent weeks Xbox gamers have had the chance to grab some brilliant games at heavily discounted prices - games like A Plague Tale: Innocence, Sunset Overdrive and even Neon Abyss - all thanks to the Xbox Deals With Gold Sale. But here we are with another week ahead of us and once more that same sale is busy providing even more Xbox 360, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S titles at bargain basement prices. The question that remains though is a simple one - what games will you be picking up from the Xbox Deals With Gold and Spotlight Sale running between 29th June - 5th July 2021?

Roll with it with free Conker and Planet Alpha via Xbox Games With Gold for July 2021

Over the course of the last four weeks the Xbox Games With Gold scheme has gifted Xbox players the likes of Injustice: Gods Among Us, The King's Bird and more, all for free to those with valid Xbox Live Gold memberships. But as June begins to draw to a close, and July thinks about raising a head, those freebies are getting set to switch up. And the ones that are going to be stripped of their price tags through the Games With Gold scheme for July will be replacing them. It's not a bad list of titles either.

Codemasters provide detailed insight into the cast of F1 2021’s Braking Point

There's massive excitement for the upcoming launch of F1 2021 from Codemasters, not only as it'll be interesting to see how they build on the already brilliant F1 2020, but will confirm whether or not EA have managed to start flexing their muscles after acquiring the racing specialists. Much of that excitement revolves around the arrival of the Braking Point story experience though, and it's with that where the latest F1 2021 details are focused.

How will Studio Closures Affect Xbox? – TheXboxHub Official Podcast #200

No, we can’t quite believe it either. This week TheXboxHub Official Podcast hits a major milestone. Episode 200! As the guys get over the bewilderment of how they got here and reminisce about their favourite moments, there’s also a big news week to dig into.

May’s Best New Xbox Games – TheXboxHub Official Podcast #199

Episode 199 of TheXboxHub Official Podcast is up, live and ready for your listening. This time the guys chat over the best new games set to release on Xbox throughout May 2024.

It’s all about Fallout – TheXboxHub Official Podcast #198

Episode 198 of TheXboxHub Official Podcast is up, live and ready for listening. But what is front and centre? Well, it's all about Fallout. Isn't it?

Why Loretta is nearly perfect – TheXboxHub Official Podcast #197

You may not have heard of Loretta, but dismiss the psychological thriller at your peril. In Episode 197 of TheXboxHub Official Podcast you'll get to hear about the game - and why it is very nearly perfect.

April’s Best New Xbox and Game Pass releases – TheXboxHub Official Podcast #196

TheXboxHub Official Podcast is back with Episode 196 - as the guys chat about the best new Xbox and Game Pass games for April 2024.Â