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Bubby and Bobby Finally Glide Back into Action After 33 Years with Parasol Stars July 11
Grab your fanciest parasols and prepare to save the galaxy from an invasion of cute but deadly monsters! Parasol Stars: The Story of Bubble Bobble III is the third installment of the renowned Taito franchise, Bubble Bobble. It continues the story in Rainbow Islands as its direct sequel, becoming a household name for the most bubbly Bubble Bobble fans. First…
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CLeM Backstage Stories: How our Little Servant Came to Be
Quite some time ago, just before we entered the new millennium, an alternative metal band released an album that, years later, would plant a seed inside Mariona’s head. Mariona is Mango Protocol’s art director, the band was KoRn and the album “Issues”. That album featured a rag doll on its cover art and the music video for one of the…
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Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess Balances Strategy, Action and Town Building in an All-New Way
I was expecting many things going into a playthrough of Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess – but I wasn’t expecting it to feel quite so… relaxing when it wants to be. This unique action-strategy hybrid has a very specific set-up – each of its levels, set across a single gorgeous mountain, Kufuku, has you purging a magical defilement from beleaguered…
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Hypercharge: Unboxed Sells 100,000 Copies on Xbox, And It’s Only Just Getting Started
Today, we’re thrilled to celebrate developer Digital Cybercherries’ announcement that Hypercharge: Unboxed, the high-octane shooter, has sold over 100,000 copies on Xbox consoles. Released just one month ago, Hypercharge: Unboxed is a chaotic first-and-third-person shooter that places you in a world of sentient childhood toys, brought to life by the ancient power of the Hypercore. Your task is to defend…
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Overwatch 2’s New Mercy Skins Fuel Lifesaving Breast Cancer Research
Summary Overwatch 2 is raising money for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. The Pink Mercy skin and Rose Gold Mercy bundle are available for purchase. Blizzard will donate 100% of the purchase price (excluding any applicable platform fees and taxes) to BCRF’s mission to eradicate breast cancer. Since 2018, you may have spotted the distinctive Pink Mercy skin in Overwatch…
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Windstorm: Start of a Great Friendship – Remastered Gallops onto Xbox
Mika’s beloved tale comes to Xbox for the first time, with updated graphics and a new photo mode. Explore Kaltenbach, bond with Windstorm, and uncover hidden secrets. Embark on a journey like no other as Windstorm: Start of a Great Friendship – Remastered gallops onto Xbox for the first time! Dive into the captivating world of Windstorm and experience the…
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A Deep Dive into the Supernatural Threats and Secrets of New World: Aeternum
Explore a cursed island plagued by mystery when New World: Aeternum comes to Xbox Series X|S on October 15. In search of rumored riches on the eternal isle of Aeternum, you shipwreck and are plunged into the depths of an immortal spiral. Its strange inhabitants pulled in by the winds of opportunity, or so you thought. Learn the ways of…
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Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: New Details Revealed on the Official Xbox Podcast
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle made a grand appearance at Xbox Games Showcase 2024 last weekend, showing off new gameplay, revealing new elements of the story, and treating us to an extended scene set in the Himalayas, as Indiana and new companion Gina attempt to recover a relic while avoid the clutches of colonel Viktor Gantz. On a special episode…
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Brutality and Stealth Are at the Heart of Assassin’s Creed Shadows
We’re then guided through what an assassination looks like with the samurai Yasuke, who in this instance channels the Juggernaut from the X-men, crashing through doors and structures, slicing down guards, and easily dispatching his target with a swift stab to the gut. That isn’t to suggest that Naoe only must lean on stealth – she’s more than equipped to…
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We Get a Taste of Smuggler Life in Star Wars Outlaws
One of the elements I really liked here was that if you should ever lose your way, you can always ask the adorable, armadillo-like Nix. Beyond being cute as heck, Nix’s power allows enemies and objectives to be temporarily highlighted, helping you find your way through a level or sneak past enemies. Despite my best efforts, however, I was always…
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