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It’s a new year, but we’re taking one last look back at the 2025 year in gaming. We asked you to share your favorite shot taken in 2025 using #PSshare #PSBlog. Here are this week’s highlights: SheikhSadi80 shares Sam fighting off a BT grabbing him in Death Stranding 2: On The Beach fwto_ shares a black and white capture of Atsu crossing a rope in front of a waterfall in Ghost of Yōtei __Auron__ shares a portrait of Maelle wielding her weapon in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 PhotoModeColin shares a tense scene from Cyberpunk 2077 Yuric83 shares Hinako peering through…
Category: Next Week on XboxJanuary 9, 2026 Next Week on Xbox: New Games for January 12 to 16 Will Fulton, 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, Xbox on PC, 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! Bus Driving Simulator : EVO Ovilex Soft SRL ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★ $19.99 Pre-order Bus Driving Simulator: Evo – January 12Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Xbox…
Category: GamesJanuary 8, 2026 Towerborne Launches February 26 with Massive Full Game Update Trisha Stouffer, CEO & President, Stoic SummaryCreated and developed by Stoic and published by Xbox Game Studios Publishing, Towerborne is a cooperative, side-scrolling action RPG brawler. Following its Xbox Game Preview release this past April, Towerborne is launching in full on February 26, 2026, on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, Steam, PlayStation 5, Game Pass (Premium and Ultimate), is handheld verified and supports Xbox Play Anywhere.Towerborne will be available as a premium game for $24.99 for the Standard Edition and $29.99 for the Deluxe Edition. First and…
Category: Developer_DirectJanuary 8, 2026 Developer_Direct Returns January 22: Watch Fable, Forza Horizon 6, and Beast of Reincarnation Gameplay, Direct from the Studios Joe Skrebels, Xbox Wire Editor-in-Chief 2026 is going to be an incredible year for Xbox players – you might even call it a… fabled year. To celebrate, we’re kicking it off with the fourth installment of our Developer_Direct broadcast on January 22, bringing you news, new gameplay, and insights directly from the incredible teams working on titles coming this year. Presented by the game creators themselves, Developer_Direct will once again give you an inside look at not just…
Code Vein II, launching for PlayStation 5 on January 30, is the newest entry in the dramatic exploration action RPG series, Code Vein. Set in a post-apocalyptic future, it depicts the drama of Revenants and humans who fight to defy their doomed fate. Players confront relentless foes and treacherous locations alongside a trusted partner, while their choices rewrite history and shape the destinies of both the world and its characters. We recently got a chance to go hands-on with the upcoming title and have a chat with the game’s producer, Keita Iizuka, and the director, Hiroshi Yoshimura. Keita Iizuka, Producer,…
Today, we’re sharing the first look at the Hyperpop Collection, featuring three new striking designs for DualSense wireless controllers and PS5 console covers. With glossy blacks shifting into vivid neons, each finish introduces an all-new aesthetic into your gaming setup. With the vibrant Hyperpop Collection, players can choose their track between Techno, Remix, or Rhythm: Play Video Turn up the beat with Techno Red. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Stand out with Remix Green. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Stay locked in with Rhythm Blue. View…
Category: Games Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Call of Duty: Warzone Season 01 Reloaded: All You Need to Know Mike Nelson, Xbox Wire Editor Published January 7, 2026 The post Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Call of Duty: Warzone Season 01 Reloaded: All You Need to Know appeared first on Xbox Wire. Go to Source (xbox.com)
Category: GamesJanuary 7, 2026 This Year, We’re Leveling Up with Indie Games: Indie Selects for January Raymond Estrada, Deron Mann, Steven Allen, Jessica Ronnell – ID@Xbox Holiday Recovery Squad Every Wednesday, dive into the Indie Select Hub — your gateway to a fresh, curated indie collection plus four themed spotlights that rotate weekly! You can always find this collection hub in the Xbox Store and on Xbox.com/IndieSelects. Our goal for 2026? Make it the best year yet for Indie Selects! Late November and early December indie releases often fly under the radar, so this month we’re giving them the spotlight…
Today, we’re sharing the first look at the Hyperpop Collection, featuring three new striking designs for DualSense wireless controllers and PS5 console covers. With glossy blacks shifting into vivid neons, each finish introduces an all-new aesthetic into your gaming setup. With the vibrant Hyperpop Collection, players can choose their track between Techno, Remix, or Rhythm: Play Video Turn up the beat with Techno Red. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Stand out with Remix Green. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Stay locked in with Rhythm Blue. View…
It’s time to see which PS5, PS4, PS VR2, and free-to-play games topped last month’s download charts. December was a time for merriment as multiplayer games dominated the charts. Arc Raiders and EA Sports FC 26 topped the US and EU charts for PS5, respectively. While multiplayer powerhouses Fortnite and Roblox rose to the top for free-to-play. Check out the full listings below. What titles are you playing this month? PS5 Games US/CanadaEUARC RaidersEA SPORTS FC 26NBA 2K26ARC RaidersCall of Duty: Black Ops 7Grand Theft Auto VEA SPORTS Madden NFL 26Call of Duty: Black Ops 7Grand Theft Auto VUFC 5EA…