Author: Sarah Connor

Category: GamesOctober 18, 2024 Why Games Like Killing Time Deserve to be Preserved Morgan Shaver, Comms Manager, Nightdive Studios As the communications manager at Nightdive Studios and a fan of both classic and indie games, I feel privileged to be part of an independent team whose goal is “bringing lost and forgotten games back from the depths.” It’s also an honor to see this goal shared by collaborators like Ziggurat Interactive. Recently, Nightdive worked with Ziggurat on the release of Killing Time: Resurrected, bringing the 3DO classic to Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S for the first time ever. As…

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Category: Next Week on XboxOctober 18, 2024 Next Week on Xbox: New Games for October 21 to 25 Mike Nelson, Xbox Wire Editor Welcome to Next Week on Xbox! In this weekly feature we cover all the games coming soon to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows, and Game Pass! Get more details on these upcoming games below and click their profiles for further info (release dates subject to change). Let’s jump in! Speedollama Chaosmonger Studio ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★ Get it now Speedollama – October 21Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery Speedollama is a fast platformer shooter that sets…

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Category: PC GamingOctober 18, 2024 Revealing the Invisible Hand Update (Version 1.1) for Ara: History Untold Marc Meyer, President of Oxide Games SummaryAra: History Untold is about to have its first major update in November 2024 with features aimed at enhancing player experience and addressing key feedback.Version 1.1 is just the start — the road ahead is filled with exciting updates like diplomacy improvements, a map editor, naval supremacy, and more.Ara: History Untold is available now for Windows PC, Steam, and with PC Game Pass. Ara: History Untold is about to receive its first major update in November 2024 with…

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The Dread Out Universe is canon in the world of indie horror gaming. With over 1.5 million people braving its chilling landscapes, it’s a force to be reckoned with in the world of digital horror. What started with a viral sensation in 2013 has grown into a horror gaming phenomenon, captivating gamers, YouTubers, and streamers alike. Dread Out became Indonesia’s first global gaming hit that spawned a Netflix film of the same name, inspiring its successor Dread Out 2, and today DreadHaunt launches in the same universe to push the limits of fear! So, what’s all the fuss about? Let’s…

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SummaryExplore the haunted shores of Sker Beach.Battle terrifying new sea-spawned enemies and unlock hidden easter egg missions.Play the free demo on Series X|S, with an Xbox One port coming soon. Explore the New Map: Tides of Terror The Tides of Terror takes players to the cursed shores of Sker Beach, where shipwrecks from centuries past litter the landscape. Long-rumoured to be haunted, the island is now overrun by the vengeful forces of the sea. Once a site of gruesome experiments led by Elisabeth Williams, its infected ruins and hostile waters conceal dark secrets and mutated creatures waiting to strike. You…

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Category: Xbox Partner PreviewOctober 17, 2024 Xbox Partner Preview | October 2024: Every Announcement and Trailer From Our Incredible Partners Joe Skrebels, Xbox Wire Editor-in-Chief Xbox Partner Preview returned today, bringing players world premieres, surprise releases, new gameplay and more from our incredible partners, including Remedy Entertainment, Sega, some of the world’s most exciting indie developers, and many more. Fans got a look at 15 new games, with titles announced for Xbox consoles, Windows PC, and/or Game Pass. On today’s broadcast, Remedy kicked off our show and gave us a grand finale – beginning with a first look at gameplay…

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Category: Xbox Partner PreviewOctober 17, 2024 Xbox Partner Preview | FBC: Firebreak – Learn More About Remedy’s First Ever Multiplayer Game Joe Skrebels, Xbox Wire Editor-in-Chief “FBC: Firebreak is not Control DLC and it’s definitely not a Control sequel.” Game Director Mike Kayatta is forthright when it comes to his new game. “We’re actively avoiding coming even close to feeling like either of those things. I guess you could say that it’s a spin-off, but in the most positive sense of the word. It’s not designed to be some kind of lesser, bite-sized Control. FBC: Firebreak is its own, fully…

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Category: Xbox Partner PreviewOctober 17, 2024 Xbox Partner Preview | Introducing the Corrupted World of Mistfall Hunter  Haoliang Zhang, Game Director, Bellring Games SummaryMistfall Hunter is a third-person action PvPvE extraction RPG set in a dark, mysterious Nordic-inspired continent filled with creatures, loot, and those seeking glory. Bellring Games is blending third-person action combat and tactical competition in a fresh take on an extraction looter. Players can tailor their own combat style by exploring diverse classes and swapping between weapons.  Mistfall Hunter is set in a ruined world following Ragnarök, the aftermath of an epic war between Supreme Gods and Outer Gods.…

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