Lords of Exile Review

Lords of Exile is a competent action platformer that does what it does with a certain style.

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Some six years after Kingdom Come: Deliverance released on Xbox, PlayStation and PC comes a sequel. Ready for Kingdom Come: Deliverance II?

Destroy friendships as Pummel Party releases on Xbox and PlayStation

Since launch on PC in 2018, Pummel Party from Rebuilt Games has picked up some serious acclaim. It's now time to translate that success to console - with release on Xbox and PlayStation. 

F1 24 – trailer, career mode and full feature set revealed!

Unveiled today through EA and Codemasters is pretty much everything you would ever need to know about F1 24.

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Forza Horizon 5 Festival Playlist Weekly Challenges Guide Series 32 – Spring

The final week of the Horizon Race Off dawns in Forza Horizon 5, yet as we prepare to bid farewell, there is a last hoorah in the shape of the Festival Playlist Weekly Challenges for Series 32 Spring.

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.

Forza Horizon 5 Festival Playlist Weekly Challenges Guide Series 32 – Winter

Pull on your wooly pulleys as it is Winter in Mexico, and in the world of Forza Horizon 5 we all know what that means, right? Yep, more weekly Festival Playlist Weekly Challenge shenanigans to keep us entertained and racing hard through Series 32 Winter!

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. 

Forza Horizon 5 Festival Playlist Weekly Challenges Guide Series 32 – Autumn

Storm Season is rolling into Forza Horizon 5, and with it dawns a whole new week’s worth of Festival Playlist Weekly Challenges in Series 32 Autumn, mainly focusing on the racing

10 of the best new Xbox and Game Pass releases for April 2024

What are the 10 finest games set to release on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and through Game Pass in April 2024?

Forza Horizon 5 Festival Playlist Weekly Challenges Guide Series 32 – Summer

I can hardly believe that it is already Series 32 of the Festival Playlist Weekly Challenges in Forza Horizon 5, and with it dawns a whole new Series header - That of “Horizon Race Off”.

Invincible: Doc Seismic Attacks – Thoughts from a Fortnite Island

If you are a fan of the comics or animated series, or just a lover of all things Fortnite, then Invincible: Doc Seismic Attacks is a no brainer.

Harold Halibut – the stop-motion underwater Game Pass adventure you will want to play

It’s safe to say that Harold Halibut caught our attention and imagination with its unique style, setting and story.

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Harold Halibut is now available on Game Pass, Xbox Series X|S, PS5 and PC

The time has come - the hand-made stop-motion adventures of Harold Halibut are finally here. And this is a game you should be playing as soon as possible. 

Welcome to Botany Manor on Game Pass, Xbox, Switch and PC

A puzzling plant adventure, it's time to be welcomed in to Botany Manor, with release on Game Pass, Xbox, Nintendo Switch and PC. 

Putting for glory – Turbo Golf Racing is on Game Pass, Xbox, PlayStation and PC

A hybrid of a golf game and Rocket League, Hugecalf Studios' Turbo Golf Racing is a bit of a delight.

10 of the best new Xbox and Game Pass releases for April 2024

What are the 10 finest games set to release on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and through Game Pass in April 2024?

Take in a Game Pass road trip with Open Roads

If the Annapurna Interactive name is behind something, its generally pretty damn decent. Hopes are high then as Open Roads allows us to take in a Game Pass, Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and PC road trip. 

Epic adventures await – Diablo IV headlines 3 new Game Pass additions

We've known for a while that today would be a great day for Game Pass subscribers, with Diablo IV finally coming to the subscription service. But that is just 1 of 3 new additions to Game Pass today. Which of the newest adventures will you be taking in?

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Reviews

Lords of Exile Review

Lords of Exile is a competent action platformer that does what it does with a certain style.

Harold Halibut Review

Harold Halibut is a wonderfully creative endeavour.

Bio Inc. Redemption Review

Bio Inc. Redemption actually allows you to experience both the preservation of life and the threat of death very well.

Scott Whiskers in: the Search for Mr. Fumbleclaw Review

Scott Whiskers in: the Search for Mr. Fumbleclaw very much puts the heart back into point and click.

Final Fantasy XIV Online: A Realm Reborn Review

Final Fantasy XIV Online on Xbox is built for newcomers.

Flightpath: Adventures in Venaris Review

Flightpath: Adventures in Venaris is one of the better shoot ‘em ups available on Xbox.

Loretta Review

For narrative lovers, Loretta is almost perfect.

Turbo Golf Racing Review

You'll really enjoy what Turbo Golf Racing offers, and it is perfect for shorter gaming sessions.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Prypiat Review

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Prypiat is the best game in the Legends of the Zone Trilogy.

For the Warp Review

There’s a Hall of Fame when it comes to deckbuilding roguelikes, and For the Warp visits the hall rather than cements its place.

Botany Manor Review

While it’s a smaller variety of plant, Botany Manor is inordinately pretty and comforting.

Let’s! Revolution! Review

Let's! Revolution! feels like a breath of fresh air.

Orion Haste Review

There are worse shooters out there than Orion Haste, but there are also many that are a lot better. Including Contra: Operation Galuga…

the World According to Girl Review

the World According to Girl has an interesting premise, but rather fittingly fails to execute the grand plan and falls short of being the great game it could be.

Xatrom Command Review

Xatrom Command is a decent game, but nothing more, and there are certainly better twin shooters out there.

Demons of Asteborg Review

If you fancy a retro styled action platform game, you’re not short of choice, and Demons of Asteborg should be another to add to the list. 

Top Racer Collection Review

As a proposition in this day and age, Top Racer Collection is not a Forza or GT7 beater, but it isn’t meant to be.

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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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Lords of Exile Review

Lords of Exile is a competent action platformer that does what it does with a certain style.

Forza Horizon 5 Festival Playlist Weekly Challenges Guide Series 32 – Spring

The final week of the Horizon Race Off dawns in Forza Horizon 5, yet as we prepare to bid farewell, there is a last hoorah in the shape of the Festival Playlist Weekly Challenges for Series 32 Spring.

Fortune favours the brave – Kingdom Come: Deliverance II is announced

Some six years after Kingdom Come: Deliverance released on Xbox, PlayStation and PC comes a sequel. Ready for Kingdom Come: Deliverance II?

Destroy friendships as Pummel Party releases on Xbox and PlayStation

Since launch on PC in 2018, Pummel Party from Rebuilt Games has picked up some serious acclaim. It's now time to translate that success to console - with release on Xbox and PlayStation. 

F1 24 – trailer, career mode and full feature set revealed!

Unveiled today through EA and Codemasters is pretty much everything you would ever need to know about F1 24.

Kairosoft drop 2 more games into Xbox pockets

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Raise your rank – Turtle Beach unveil new gaming gear

It's a refresh and redesign that comes to the fore in 2024 for Turtle Beach, with headsets, keyboards and mice front and centre. 

The hordes await in Sker Ritual

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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. 

The Best Xbox Releases of March – TheXboxHub Official Podcast #195

In Episode 195 of TheXboxHub Official Podcast the team get together to chat over the best new Xbox games planned for March 2024.

The Good and Bad of Skull and Bones – TheXboxHub Official Podcast #194

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The Future of Xbox – TheXboxHub Official Podcast #193

TheXboxHub Official Podcast is here again and in Episode 193 the guys get together to focus on the talk of the town - The Future of Xbox.