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Category: GamesFebruary 20, 2025 Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is a Swashbuckling Spectacle With Unexpected Heart Danielle Partis As soon as Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii erupted into a musical number at the intro credits, I knew I was in for a spectacular and bizarre experience, even by Like a Dragon’s standards. There he is, Goro Majima, Mad Dog of Shimano and the game’s protagonist, gesticulating wildly in a plush, purple velvet trimmed coat, as a crew of pirates sing and dance around him about the lures of the open water. There’s a lot to take…
Category: GamesFebruary 19, 2025 Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves – Details and Tips for the Open Beta, Beginning Tomorrow Yasuyuki OdaProducer, Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Are you ready to rev it up and unleash your fury? SNK’s Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, the legendary ’90s fighter reborn, launches on April 24, 2025, for Xbox Series X|S. Eager to sink your teeth in early? The Open Beta kicks off tomorrow, running from February 20–24, giving you an early shot at the fight. Prepare to feast on next-gen brawling—powered by revolutionary game mechanics, a stunning comic-inspired art style,…
Category: Announcements Empowering Creators and Players With Muse, a Generative AI Model for Gameplay Fatima KardarCorporate Vice President, Gaming AI Published February 19, 2025 In nearly every corner of our lives, the buzz about AI is impossible to ignore. It’s destined to revolutionize how we work, learn, and play. For those of us immersed in the world of gaming—whether as players or creators—the question isn’t just how AI will change the game, but how it will ignite new possibilities. At Xbox, we’re all about using AI to make things better (and more fun!) for players and game creators. We want to bring more games…
Take Back Boomtopia Blow It Up is a physics-based destruction game by Brain Seal Ltd. that blends the explosive fun of Angry Birds with a robust physics engine for a thrilling puzzle experience. Set in “Boomtopia”, a land where destruction meets strategy, your mission is to rescue your bomb friends from mischievous oppressors. With seven unique bombs—each with its own strengths, weaknesses, and special abilities—you’ll need to think strategically to clear over 70 challenging levels. To help you make every explosion count, this guide covers each of your bomb buddies in detail, along with essential tips and tricks. Master their…
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Category: GamesFebruary 18, 2025 Avowed Is Available Now – Your Journey Awaits Shyla SchofieldSenior Communications Manager, Obsidian SummaryShape your destiny as an Envoy chosen by a mysterious god, wielding divine powers to confront ancient threats, unravel hidden mysteries, and decide the fate of the Living Lands.Forge your own playstyle with four expansive skill trees—Fighter, Ranger, Wizard, and Godlike—and fight using powerful weapons, magic, and unique abilities like Grimoire Snap and Blood Magic.Your companions are more than just allies—their unique abilities, personal struggles, and choices shape not only your journey but the world of Eora itself. The wait is finally over—Avowed,…
Hello everyone, I’m Yonghe Wang – Creative Director at Pollard Studios and today I am very excited to announce on behalf of my team and our publisher Wired Productions that Karma: The Dark World will be launching on PlayStation 5 on March 27. The game will also support PS5 Pro enhancements.To celebrate, we thought we would share a breakdown of how the team is making the most of the PS5 Pro features to enhance the games visuals and performance – and to share the second in a trilogy of trailers – showcasing some of the surreal environments and characters in…
Category: Xbox Game PassFebruary 18, 2025 Coming Soon to Game Pass: Watch Dogs: Legion, EA Sports F1 24, and Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader Megan SpurrSenior Community Lead, Xbox Game Pass For those of you that have been exploring the Living Lands in Avowed, thank you for taking a break to check out the latest Game Pass news! We have some exciting new reveals and exclusive Perks to tease your install buttons. Also, mark your calendars and check out the ID@Xbox Showcase during IGN Fan Fest 2025 on Monday, February 24 at 10am PT for even more Game Pass announcements. Let’s…
Hello! I’m Oli, the game director at Kaizen Game Works, the creators of Paradise Killer. I’m thrilled to announce that the playable demo for our new open world mascot management crime drama, Promise Mascot Agency, is out today on PS5! Play Video We’ve spent a long time working on this game, and the whole team is excited for PlayStation players to get their hands on it. Let me kick it to you straight; the PS5 rules. All of us at Kaizen primarily play on PlayStation, and we all grew up with the original PlayStation, PS2, PS3 and PS4. I collect…
SummaryX-Out Resurfaced comes out February 20, 2025.Digital pre-orders are currently available.Remake of the classic C64 shoot’em up. Some people say old legends never die. We fully agree with them, as we’re willing to give a helping hand to those that wish to rise again. X-Out Resurfaced is a full-blown, high-definition remake of the old Commodore 64 classic X-Out. Featuring gorgeous visuals and a reworked control scheme, this new version is the perfect way to experience this incredible shoot’em up in all its glory. The game starts with a unique loadout screen, revolutionary for its time, allowing you to choose your…