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Greetings, racers. We’re 34BigThings, the team behind Redout and now the revival of Carmageddon. Our armageddon involves WW3, cellular degeneration, and, of course, evil corporations. Let’s dive into the world you’ll be racing in when our Carmageddon spinoff, Carmageddon: Rogue Shift, launches February 6. Play Video Welcome to Earth, 2050 When you take the wheel for the first time, the old world has long since ended. Devastating wars, natural disasters, and swarms of zombies have left humanity on the brink. Zombies, called the Wasted in this universe, outnumber humans 10,000 to 1. Each night, streets swarm with the undead, forcing…
Category: Xbox Game PassJanuary 6, 2026 Coming to Xbox Game Pass: Star Wars Outlaws, Resident Evil Village, and More Megan Spurr, Senior Community Lead, Xbox Game Pass Welcome to the new year, friends! Happy to be back with more games and more fun. Let’s get to it! Available Today Brews & Bastards (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S)Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, PC Game Pass Brews & Bastards is an intoxicating, twin-stick shooter, overflowing with action-packed combat, potent brews and outlandish bosses. Select from a group of inebriated heroes and descend, drink, and destroy your way through hordes of…
Category: AnnouncementsJanuary 5, 2026 Xbox to Bring Cloud Gaming to Select Hisense and V homeOS-powered Smart TVs Lori Wright, Corporate Vice President, Gaming Partnerships and Business Development As we step into the new year, many of us are looking for fresh ways to play, connect, and explore. That’s why we’re excited to announce a new partnership with V (formerly VIDAA) that expands where your gaming adventures can happen: the Xbox app is coming to select Hisense and V homeOS-powered Smart TVs in 2026. This partnership is all about giving you more freedom and flexibility to play how you want. Xbox Game Pass subscribers – including Ultimate, Premium, and…
Code Vein II maintains the core elements of its predecessor, but it feels more like a standalone action-RPG than a sequel. That’s because it greatly expands on the series’ combat systems and ideas to offer a huge amount of customization, while telling an all-new story about vampiric characters called Revenants that’s not linked to the original Code Vein. Play Video I recently got a chance to go hands-on with Code Vein II to check out its new systems, its time-traveling story, and its tough-as-nails bosses. Here’s everything I saw along the way. A host of combat options Verify your age…
Category: GamesJanuary 5, 2026 Maybe the Real Code Vein II is the Friends We Make Along the Way Will Fulton, Xbox Wire Editor SummaryCode Vein II arrives on Xbox Series X|S on January 30.Building on the first game’s rich combat, Code Vein II remixes its themes and imagery into an original story and setting.The partner system of NPC companions returns as well, reworked and expanded as a central pillar of both the gameplay and narrative. The monstrous Metagen Remnant really had me on the ropes, crushing me repeatedly with a swipe of its tail, but that stoic, pink-haired woman just…
With all the great titles 2025 has graced us with, there’s barely been time to put down the DualSense wireless controller these past 12 months. No matter what genre you favor chances are you’ve been eating well, whether it’s been big budget blockbusters like Death Stranding 2: On the Beach and Ghost of Yōtei, or instant classics like Hollow Knight: Silksong and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Sure, 2026 has a lot to live up to, but even its first few months have plenty coming to PS5 and PS4. Better get your wishlists ready, things are about to get busy in…
Last month, we wrapped up another year of gaming with some 2D goodness and new takes on sports. Some big new releases included Marvel Cosmic Invasion, Skate Story, and Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow. Which game was your favorite? How does it work? At the end of every month, PlayStation Blog will open a poll where you can vote for the best new game released that month. After the polls close we will tally your votes, and announce the winner on our social channels and PlayStation.Blog. What is the voting criteria? That’s up to you! If you were only able…
Enjoy hours of electric, adrenaline-pumping racing action, embark on an epic journey through a realm of forgotten Disney characters and explore a long-forgotten cavern teeming with untold secrets with the PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for January 2026. Need For Speed Unbound, Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed and Core Keeper will be available to PlayStation Plus members from Tuesday January 6 until Monday February 2*. Let’s take a closer look at each of the games. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Need For Speed Unbound | PS5 Start at the bottom, race to the top in…
Ninjas and samurai have always been a staple of video games, but even with their perennial popularity, 2025 has been an exceptionally good year for titles about deadly Japanese warriors. A bunch of ninja- and samurai-themed games hit PlayStation 5 this year, offering a huge variety of takes on the idea of becoming a sneaky, sword-wielding fighter in dark clothes. From fast-paced combo-ridden action games, to slower and stealthier assassin-themed takes, no matter how you like your ninjas, 2025 has had something for you. Assassin’s Creed Shadows Sure, the Assassin’s Creed series is about two ancient orders of ridiculously influential…
Category: ID@XboxDecember 23, 2025 Why PBA Pro Bowling 2026 Hits for Bowlers and Casual Gamers Alike johns Bowling is one of those sports that anyone can play and have fun with, but only a few will have what it takes to master it. PBA Pro Bowling 2026 is no different. Whether you’re a dedicated bowling fan wanting to play the most realistic bowling game ever, or a casual gamer looking for a fun way to decompress and have fun with friends, PBA Pro Bowling 2026 is your next obsession. The Balance Between Realism and Fun When the FarSight Studios development…