Bereavement and grief are some of the worst things that happen to us as human beings during our lifetime. In reality, there isn’t a way to bring loved ones back to life unfortunately. In videogames however, there can be. It may involve making a deal with a shifty character known as the Keeper of Souls and travelling to a shadowy realm, but if there’s a chance, it’s got to be worth it. Hasn’t it? Eternal Hope will show you how, out today on Xbox, PlayStation and PC.
Prepare for a weird and wonderful episode this week on TheXboxHub Official Podcast Episode 126, with saints, spirits and the redeployment of Arma cropping up throughout. We’ve got an in-depth preview of the upcoming Saints Row reboot, an announcement regarding Arma Reforger, the unveiling of the next big life management RPG Spirittea, and much more. Be sure to have a listen to hear what else has caught our attention recently and enjoy our musings!
Over the course of the last few years, the Atari name has slowly and surely regained prominence. First there was the release of the Atari VCS and then a whole host of proper old-school Atari titles got Recharged - the likes of Centipede and Breakout. Now though Atari are proving they really have what it takes to become a force in modern gaming, with the release of a new IP - Kombinera.Â
It’s hard to knock a game too much when it comes to market with such a low asking price in tow, but a combination of dodgy platforming mechanics and an inane story sees Lost Snowmen melt without a trace. Grab it if you’re after some easy Gamerscore, but otherwise those lost snowmen should just go and, well, get lost.Â
There are many who complain that the gaming industry is stale; that the same old games are being pumped out at a rate of knots. But then up pop games like The Pedestrian on Xbox and Game Pass, immediately closing down the conversation.Â
Due to release in early 2022, Lumote: The Mastermote Chronicles from Wired Productions and Luminawesome Games will introduce us to the most unlikely of heroes - Lumote; a super cute, super squishy, bioluminescent creature.
Much alike to the first Synchro Hedgehogs title, and the two Butterfly games that have recently landed on console, 2 Synchro Hedgehogs tells the all too familiar tale of an animal embarking on a journey for… something. I’m not sure the story is that important - all you need to know is that 2 Synchro Hedgehogs instructs you to control two twin hedgehogs simultaneously, testing your brain matter in tricky puzzles.
A beautifully designed 2D platformer on its own is not very unique these days, but a beautifully designed 2D platformer that requires you to sing into your microphone certainly is! Enter One Hand Clapping - a new indie title from Bad Dream Games - to put your vocals to the test.
Sometimes even robots need to see in the dark. Can you help guide your metallic companion to safety? Night Lights releases today on Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo Switch.
