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Looking Back At Gaming in 2018

2018 was another standout year for gaming, delivering a mix of blockbuster releases, creative risks, and unforgettable moments across multiple genres. This hub brings together our retrospectives, reviews, and features revisiting the games that helped define the year

2018 Retrospectives

These retrospectives revisit some of the most memorable games released in 2018, taking a modern look at how they’ve aged and why they still resonate today. From blockbuster hits to overlooked gems, this is a chance to reassess a remarkable year in gaming.

Looking Back to 2018 and the All-American Dream of Far Cry 5

It seems hard to believe that Far Cry 5 released way back in 2018, as in my mind it feels like it was all of about twenty minutes ago.

Looking back to 2018 and the boss rushing of Monster Hunter: World

For myself and many others, the Monster Hunter series was a bit of an unknown entity. Often exclusive to Japan and/or on handheld consoles only, it was a bit of a niche series. That all changed with the release of Monster Hunter: World.

2018 In Review

Alongside individual reviews and retrospectives, we also looked back at 2018 as a whole. These articles capture how the year was judged at the time, highlighting the biggest successes, surprises, and disappointments across gaming.

5 Games That Made Us Go Wow in 2018

2018 has been a great year for gaming. We've been treated to some stunning AAA additions, some hugely addictive indie titles and some games that do nothing but deliver the weird. But what are the games of 2018 which made us go wow? We take a look.

6 of the Worst Xbox One Games of 2018

Red Dead Redemption 2. Forza Horizon 4. Shadow of the Tomb Raider. Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice. All great games in their own right - and none of which find their way on to this list. But for all the great games that released on Xbox One throughout 2018, there were also some absolute stinkers; games that really don't deserve a single penny of your hard earned cash? What were they? Well, here are 6 of the worst Xbox One games of 2018.

TheXboxHub’s Xbox One Indie Games of the Year 2018

As the gaming industry gets bigger, the money that moves along with it increases too. And as the money gets larger the budgets get more extravagant - but unfortunately as shown by a number of AAA titles in 2018, that doesn’t necessarily mean the quality does. Thank god for the other end of the spectrum then; those games being created by the independent developers out there. Love, dedication and a willingness to create the best damn product possible are all standout features of this set of creators, and so it only makes sense to deliver an Indie GOTY award alongside the lists dominated by the blockbusters. But which are on TheXboxHub’s Xbox One Indie Game of the Year 2018 list?

TheXboxHub’s Best Xbox One Games of the Year 2018

The end of the year is the perfect time for reflection. For gamers this is commonly spent looking at what they have achieved this past year on their favourite consoles - have you 100% completed a game or unlocked a particularly taxing achievement? But the big question always boils down to... what was the best game? Settle down as we take you through our picks for TheXboxHub’s Xbox One Game of the Year 2018... from the obviously excellent, to the surprising but worthy additions.

2018's Must Read Reviews

These reviews capture our original thoughts on some of 2018’s biggest releases, reflecting how those games felt when they first arrived. Together, they provide a snapshot of the excitement and expectations surrounding the year.

Red Dead Redemption 2 Review

Red Dead Redemption 2 is a whole new ball game; one that pushes the limits of current gen consoles further than any game ever has; one that will draw in players for days, weeks, months and possibly years on end; one that takes everything that Rockstar has become known for, and all before cranking it up to 12 to deliver an absolute masterpiece.

Forza Horizon 4 Review

Ah yes, it’s finally here; the time the many racers that have graced our screens throughout the year step aside for the king of them all. Forza is back once more to put pedal to the metal and leave the competition trailing.

Shadow of the Tomb Raider Review

Shadow of the Tomb Raider is the final part of the trilogy for the newest incarnation of Lara Croft. The first two games by Crystal Dynamics were brilliant; brutal game changers. Lara was broken, vulnerable and learning her trade. Yes she was exploring tombs again, but in an open world environment, with RPG type upgrading and skill collecting. It must be said, I loved the first two games and the direction they were heading and so have been eagerly awaiting this instalment. I haven’t been disappointed one little bit.

Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice Review

Sometimes a game comes along and it moves the creative goalposts a bit to the left. Sometimes a developer comes along to make all others sit up and scream ‘Wow, you can do that?" Sometimes there's a game that takes a chance with its themes, with its casting, and with its overall concept, in order to become a winner. That developer is Ninja Theory and that game is Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice.

PLAYERUNKNOWN’S BATTLEGROUNDS Review | PUBG Review

So, where are we landing this time guys? Sound familiar? Of course it does, because whether you’ve played it or not, there’s very little chance you haven’t at least heard of PLAYERUNKNOWN’S BATTLEGROUNDS (aka PUBG), the largely popular Battle Royale game that has been breaking records since arriving on Xbox One Game Preview some months ago. Now though, after many updates, many changes, and many months of waiting, PUBG is finally breaking out of its Xbox Preview Program phase with update 1.0 bringing the full release of one of gaming’s most popular titles. But just how good, or bad, is PUBG on Xbox One?

Why 2018 Still Matters

2018 delivered a remarkable mix of blockbuster ambition and creative experimentation. Many of its standout games remain essential experiences today, reminding us why the year continues to be remembered so fondly.

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