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Backrooms Level X – A Liminal Horror Descent into the Infinite Void
Summary Out now for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One. Inside the creative process behind Firenut’s handcrafted liminal horrors. Expanded dual levels boost replayability through art and code mastery. No-clip into the abyss. Backrooms Level X, Firenut Games’ chilling take on liminal horror, arrives on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One on February 19, 2026. At the heart of this…
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Death Howl: Building a No-Mercy Deckbuilder That Doesn’t Feel Unfair
Death Howl launches –today, available Day One with Xbox Game Pass. Step into a spirit world that shows no mercy. And honestly? That’s exactly how it’s supposed to be. But here’s the thing: despite being brutally difficult, Death Howl doesn’t feel unfair. At least, that’s not how I experience it, and I hope you won’t either. Let me explain why.…
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Art of the Joke: How High On Life 2 Turns ‘Funny’ Into ‘Fun to Play’
“Bible Adventures was the big one we got – I think that might have been the very first one we even tried to get. We’re big fans of it here – there’s a book by Gabe Durham that’s all about the history of that game and its developer, Wisdom Tree, and how they skirted the law to sell bootleg NES…
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Why the Blizzard Showcase Was the Just the Beginning of a Massive 2026
For the last few weeks, Blizzard has been going big. Blizzard Showcase brought together the four key titles – Overwatch, Diablo, World of Warcraft, and Hearthstone – and gave the space to bring their updates, announcements (and some surprises!) in their own ways. It’s all a part of the road to BlizzCon 2026: the year of Blizzard’s 35th anniversary, not…
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CyberSafe Bad Connection | Minecraft
Digital safety in a digital age As we spend more time online playing games, socializing, and exploring all kinds of worlds, it’s become more important than ever to know how to spot risks and make safe decisions. To put it bluntly, it’s not only about strong passwords anymore; it’s about understanding that we’re all part of an online community, where…
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Next Week on Xbox: New Games for February 9 to 13
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! Relooted Nyamakop ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★ …
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Safer Internet Day 2026: Xbox Transparency Report and Tools to Play with Confidence
Bringing the joy of gaming to everyone means protecting the people who play, and that responsibility has been core to Xbox since the beginning. We know that gaming just might be the most fulfilling, socially connected, and powerful form of entertainment today, and it’s crucial we continue protecting the shared moments and experiences that come from playing games together. As…
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Crosak: Tips, Tricks, and Secrets of a Multi-Gravity Play-Dough Universe
Summary Open-world platformer set in multi-gravity, play-dough-style environments. Pro tips to help you save everyone from the evil wizard Double G. Two-player co-op mode with no splitscreen. Crosak has arrived, ready to transport you to a fun universe made of play-dough, where gravity is on your side. Step into the role of a true caveman, grab that sturdy bone club,…
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Catch Up on the State of Azeroth in our Recap
From the roadmaps of what’s ahead for modern World of Warcraft and Classic World of Warcraft, to claiming your own Dark Portal Housing decor item to set up in your own home, we’ve rounded up everything you need to know about the State of Azeroth. Click to view the full size version. We’re…
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Highguard Is Out Today – and We’ve Played a Lot of It
Summary Highguard is a free-to-play 3v3 first-person raid shooter, available today on Xbox Series X|S. It is the independently published debut of Wildlight Entertainment, a new studio comprising veterans from Apex Legends, Titanfall, and Call of Duty. Wildlight told us about their ambitious plans to support the game with monthly content updates, adding new characters, maps, modes, and more. Lots…
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