Total Gaming Network - Forum https://totalgamingnetwork.com/ TGN (and old CSN) community discussions en Sat, 17 Oct 2026 07:30:08 GMT vBulletin 60 https://totalgamingnetwork.com/attachments/main_page/TGNSquare.png Total Gaming Network - Forum https://totalgamingnetwork.com/ Team Fortress 2 Update Released https://totalgamingnetwork.com/feeds/3547054-team-fortress-2-update-released Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:00:27 GMT An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:...
  • Fixed some maps not tracking play time correctly
  • Fixed alpha channel for the updated Cozy Camper backpack image
  • Updated cp_holyhell
    • Fixed BLU side skybox not rendering for users with HDR enabled
    • Improved RED side art pass
    • Improved middle point art pass
    • Spells get enabled and respawn permanently on the side of the team that loses middle. This can go both ways.
    • Lowered round timer to 5 minutes
    • After 5 minutes of any team capturing middle, instead of a stalemate, every spell gets turned into a rare variant and respawn extremely quickly. After a point gets captured in the stalemate state, the spells return back to normal.
    • Lowered respawn wave times
    • Gargoyles now only spawn near middle
    • Better optimization
  • Updated Updated zi_atoll, zi_blazehattan, zi_devastation_final1, zi_murky, zi_sanitarium, and zi_woods
    • Fixed player models being invisible in dx8
    • Fixed tiling HUD icon for Heal ability
    • Fixed bad number display in the "Auto-spawn" text in the spawn picker
    • Updated Zombie Engineer's Beacon
      • Instead of instantly breaking, beacons inside of tight spaces will now place themselves in the closest valid location
      • Fixed thrown toolboxes appearing offcenter
      • Thrown toolboxes now break upon touching all clip brushes if they can't find a nearby valid location
    • Zombie Sniper Spit cooldown changed from 9 seconds to 6 seconds
    • Updated Zombie Pyro
      • Increased Zombie Pyro's melee damage from 45 to 65
      • Sticky Spew now applies a 20% movement slow
      • Standing on puddles of sticky spew applies an additional 20% movement slow
      • Sticky spew puddles are now larger
      • Spewed Demoman shield movement slow changed from -60% to -70%
      • Humans covered in sticky spew are now tinted purple instead of black
      • Zombie Pyro's death explosion now deals 50 damage, applies afterburn, and turns themself and victims to ash
    • Fixed Zombie Heavy exploding into rock gibs when not holding a rock
    • Fixed the Homewrecker not being able to destroy EMP grenades
    • Updated Zombie Demoman charge kill icon
    • Changed Zombie melee impact sounds into fists instead of the sloppy wet Unarmed Combat
    • Fixed Zombie Spy dealing more damage than intended
    • Fixed queue events with some zombie abilities
    • Fixed Zombies sometimes moving slowly after casting an ability


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    Hey, y’all! Sid, Tim, O’Dell, and Kristen are back this week to talk about some of the spooky games they have been playing, how 2026 may go down in gaming history, and titles we’ve missed. Plus, Tim interviews Jeff Negus, Narrative Director, Infinity Ward, for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4.




    Stuff We Talked About
    • Next week’s release highlights:
      • Mycopunk | PS5 (October 20)
      • Stupid Never Dies | PS5 (October 21)
      • Final Fantasy Resonance | PS5 (October 22)
      • Warrior Cats: Clans of the Forest | PS5 (October 23)
      • Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 | PS5 (October 23)
    • Helldivers 2 new Warbond —  The Scope of Authority Premium Warbond arrives on October 20 and brings new weapons that specialize in long-range combat, like the R-40 Sightliner bolt-action sniper rifle. Along with new Stratagems, emotes, and armor sets.
    • God of War Laufey’s Collector Box — The Collector Box for God of War Laufey releases on February 16, 2027, and is now available for pre-order. It contains a light-up Faye Statue, a 51-card Oracle Deck, and a physical Mini Artbook.
    • Gran Turismo Limited Edition DualSense — Celebrate 30 years of sim racing with the new GT DualSense, releasing worldwide on December 10, with pre-orders starting October 22. Until then, enjoy the Spec IV – Part 1 update, which adds new classic and modern cars.
    • PlayStation Plus Game Catalog October
      • Extra and Premium
        • Mafia: The Old Country | PS5
        • Horizon Forbidden West | PS5, PS4
        • Mycopunk | PS5
        • Poppy Playtime: Chapter 2 | PS5, PS4
        • The Midnight Walk | PS5
        • Tales of Arise – Beyond the Dawn Edition | PS5, PS4
        • Monster Energy Supercross 25 – The Official Video Game | PS5
      • Premium
        • Dino Crisis 2 | PS5, PS4
        • RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Complete Edition | PS5, PS4








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    More...]]>     Automated News Feeds XboxBot https://totalgamingnetwork.com/feeds/3547036-modern-warfare-4-campaign-early-access-now-live     Tenebris Somnia: Blood, Pixels, and Prosthetics https://totalgamingnetwork.com/feeds/3547035-tenebris-somnia-blood-pixels-and-prosthetics Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:00:31 GMT As I’m typing this, we’re in the final hellish days before the October 16 launch of TENEBRIS SOMNIA... As I’m typing this, we’re in the final hellish days before the October 16 launch of TENEBRIS SOMNIA – the retro survival horror game with live-action cutscenes – coming at you from Andrés Borghi (The Black Heart) Saibot Studios (Hellbound), and published by New Blood Interactive. (FAITH: The Unholy Trinity, DUSK, Blood West).











    In Tenebris Somnia you play as Julia, a young woman who is having nightmares about her ex-boyfriend being torn apart by horrible monsters. Hoping to find some peace, she goes to his apartment to check on him. What she discovers is a world of horror that descends beyond her darkest dreams. What if the nightmares are real…?














    One night while filmmaker and indie game developer Andrés Borghi was streaming our previous horror game FAITH: The Unholy Trinity, he got the idea to make a pixel horror game of his own with a sinister twist: the cutscenes would be live action, with real actors in real locations and real spooky special effects.














    So Andrés and Saibot Studios lead Tobías Rusjan got working on a demo. Then they pitched the full game to New Blood, the only studio crazy enough to give a horror filmmaker the budget to make a survival horror game.




    And that’s just what we did! Shortly after inking the publishing deal, we traveled to Buenos Aires to see Andrés and the film crew in action. What we saw amazed us – a legit professional camera and production crew, practical monster effects supervised by the award-winning Marcos Berta (“When Evil Lurks”), the performance by Argentine scream queen Clara Kovacic as the game’s protagonista – all meticulously storyboarded and directed by Andrés.














    We witnessed the floor of a 17th-century Argentine cathedral splattered with fake blood. We watched a boom operator sprint 20 meters – and slide on his knees the final 2 meters – to get the perfect lighting effect under an actor at the perfect moment. They even guerilla-filmed several shots on the subway in the middle of the night (but don’t tell anyone). This wasn’t the low-budget FMV approach you remember from classic horror-adventure games. It was high-quality movie magic happening right in front of us. And absolutely no generative AI was used anywhere at any point in production.








    That’s right, we did it the old-fashioned way. Good old human slop. Practical special effects and limited CGI. Human produced and directed, human-translated localization into English, Japanese, and Brazilian Portuguese. In-game art and animation drawn by hand, pixel by pixel, frame by frame. Audio and music by an actual human composer. Real-life living breathing human programmers. Even if we had used generative AI to take shortcuts (not that we even know how) we wouldn’t be able to call it a New Blood Interactive game with a clear conscience. Would it have saved us some money? Probably, but we would incur a much steeper cost – the trust of our fans who look to us for sincerity and authenticity. It’s just not our brand. Our players and, quite frankly, games in general, deserve better than gen AI. But enough about that.








    Back to the game’s incredible cutscenes. These aren’t just cutscenes for cutscenes’ sake. In a lot of retro games, cutscenes were often a reward for making it to the end. In Tenebris Somnia, the cutscenes are directly linked to the gameplay – you never know when a cutscene will begin or end. This not only shocks the player – because now they’re encountering the horrors of the game in gruesome detail – but it keeps them in suspense at all times. You never know if the cutscene will drop you right into an enemy encounter or start right after one!







    Merging pixel horror gameplay and live-action cinematics didn’t come without its challenges, however. Film sets needed to match the in-game locations, requiring careful planning and a blend of practical set-dressing and seamless CGI. Thankfully Andrés is also a talented film editor and VFX artist! To make the monster effects believable, silicon masks and prosthetics were molded out of performer’s faces and then fitted back on with makeup – a process that took several hours each time just like in a major Hollywood-style production. You can see behind-the-scenes videos on how this was done on our YouTube and Instagram. We hope to release a full making-of documentary after the game is launched!







    After nearly 4 years of production we’re extremely proud of this monster we’ve created together. Tenebris Somnia offers a classic survival horror experience – scary monsters, limited resources, brutal boss fights, great sound design, puzzles to solve, and a terrifying plot to uncover. In the words of Andrés, “I hope players will come to see the cutscenes, and stay to experience the story”! It also stands alone as a genuinely scary horror game with a truly unique identity – take it from me – the guy that made FAITH!




    Tenebris Somnia is available now on XBOX Series X|S and XBOX on PC. PC. Play it on console and PC at no additional cost with XBOX Play Anywhere.
























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    Tenebris Somnia is a 2D retro survival horror adventure game with live action cutscenes created by an award winning film crew from Argentina. Unveil the depths of a disturbing story by solving puzzles and fighting horrible creatures. …What if they aren't just nightmares?











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    More...]]>     Automated News Feeds XboxBot https://totalgamingnetwork.com/feeds/3547035-tenebris-somnia-blood-pixels-and-prosthetics     Celebrating the Next Generation of Latin American Game Creators https://totalgamingnetwork.com/feeds/3547034-celebrating-the-next-generation-of-latin-american-game-creators Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:00:18 GMT Across Latin America, developers are creating some of gaming’s most distinctive new worlds by turning personal memories, local history, cultural... Across Latin America, developers are creating some of gaming’s most distinctive new worlds by turning personal memories, local history, cultural traditions, and bold ideas into experiences that resonate far beyond the region. Games such as Despelote, Mexico, 1921: A Deep Slumber, and SOPA – Tale of the Stolen Potato show the remarkable breadth of this creative community, from intimate coming-of-age stories and interactive journeys through history to magical adventures filled with heart.




    For years, XBOX has worked alongside creators across Latin America, helping studios of all sizes bring their games to players around the world. Through the ID@XBOX Developer Acceleration Program (DAP), we’ve worked with more than 60 studios from Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Peru, Honduras, Uruguay, and beyond, helping developers bring over 30 culturally distinctive games to XBOX since 2023, while strengthening the region’s growing game development ecosystem by providing access to technical resources, business support, and mentorship.




    XBOX Game Camp Heads to Mexico City



    As XBOX continues to support game creators across Latin America, XBOX Game Camp is expanding its reach with a Mexico City debut on October 17 alongside Xbox FanFest. Taking place during Xbox’s 25th anniversary year, the event will celebrate Mexico’s game development community and the extraordinary talent already shaping games across the region, while creating new opportunities for developers to learn, connect, and grow.








    XBOX Game Camp Mexico will bring together a select group of Mexican studios, including developers both within and beyond the existing XBOX ecosystem, for a day focused on industry knowledge, community, and connection. The program will feature advanced developer seminars, keynotes and fireside conversations with industry leaders, along with opportunities to connect directly with industry professionals and members of Team XBOX, including Jens Bergensten, Chief Creative Officer at Mojang Studios. His fireside conversation with Peter Zetterberg, Founder of XBOX Game Camp, will explore his career journey and lessons from Sweden’s game development ecosystem, with a focus on collaboration, supporting fellow creators, and the role community can play in building a stronger industry.




    With a passionate development community and a strong culture of collaboration, Mexico City provides an ideal setting for XBOX Game Camp to celebrate locally developed games, strengthen connections across the ecosystem, and create new pathways for Mexican creators to bring their ideas to audiences around the world.




    As we support the next generation of creators through initiatives like XBOX Game Camp, we’re also celebrating the developers shaping Latin America’s game development community today. Here’s a look at six upcoming games from Latin American creators to keep on your radar.




    Six Upcoming Games from Latin America to Watch



    Mariachi Legends — Halberd Studios, Mexico








    Studio Contact: Miguel Hasson, Creative Director




    Studio Name: Halberd Studios




    Studio location: Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico







    Mariachi Legends is a brutal, combat-oriented Metroidvania wrapped in gorgeous pixel art and set in the heart of Mexico. Players step into the shoes of Pablo Cruz, a Mexican detective who strikes a deal with Death herself. Granted the ability to transform into the supernatural entity “La Sombra,” Pablo must battle an evil syndicate known as the Mariachi Legends. It’s a journey that blends intense hack-and-slash action with RPG mechanics, all unfolding around the Day of the Dead festivities.




    What sets Mariachi Legends apart?




    What truly separates Mariachi Legends is our deep, authentic integration of Mexican culture and folklore directly into the gameplay loop. Beyond standard combat and exploration we’ve also introduced a unique culinary mechanic: players explore the world to collect ingredients and cook traditional Mexican dishes to gain strength. Coupled with a Day/Night cycle driven by Sun and Moon gates, where different map sections are accessible depending on the time of day, the game offers a distinct flavor you won’t find in other Metroidvanias.




    How has DAP supported development of your title?




    ID@XBOX has been instrumental in helping us bring our vision to life without compromising on quality or cultural authenticity. The program provided us with the resources and technical support needed to ensure Mariachi Legends runs flawlessly on XBOX Series X|S, utilize features like XBOX Play Anywhere. The marketing amplification and the opportunity to bring the game to a massive audience via XBOX Game Pass has given our studio the runway to focus fully on creating a polished experience.




    What do you hope players take away from your game?




    We hope players walk away with a profound appreciation for the richness of Mexican traditions. We want them to experience the thrill of a tight, challenging Metroidvania, but more importantly, we want the world, the food, the music, and the folklore of Mexico to resonate with them long after they put the controller down.




    Colorbound — Panpipe Studio, Chile








    Studio Contact: Isaías Arrué, CEO




    Studio Name: Panpipe Studio




    Studio Location: Villa Alemana, Valparaíso, Chile







    In Colorbound, color is more than just a hue. Join Anku on a heartwarming journey, using color to shape the world around you. In this puzzle-platforming adventure, you will solve challenging puzzles, uncover secrets, and help a family of musicians reunite, just like in the old days, for a farewell concert.




    What sets Colorbound apart?




    Colorbound stands out primarily for its aesthetics and core mechanics. The ability to change the colors of the environment creates an experience that draws attention through its very concept. Furthermore, the narrative, music, and art reflect the Andean culture of Latin America, successfully connecting with the region and showcasing a culture unknown to many.




    How has DAP supported development of your title?




    Primarily by providing some of the funding for the project’s production and post-production, which allowed for a faster development process and more comprehensive publishing work.




    What do you hope players take away from your game?




    On one hand, I hope that during the process you are surprised by the different mechanics associated with the colors and enjoy solving the game’s challenging puzzles. But above all, I hope you take away a fond memory of a simple, touching experience about friendship and grief.




    Sky Dust — Orbit Studio, Brazil








    Studio Contact: Valnei Costa, Co-founder, Orbit Studio




    Studio Name: Orbit Studio




    Studio Location: Brazil







    Sky Dust is a single-player cyberpunk action-adventure with RPG elements, set in a dystopian future after the destruction of the Moon. Players take on the role of a mercenary exploring the streets of São Paulo and a digital realm known as the Cyberverse. The game combines precise combat, exploration, platforming, and hacking in a world shaped by lunar contamination and the struggle between humanity and technology.




    What sets Sky Dust apart?




    Sky Dust brings a Brazilian perspective to cyberpunk, reimagining São Paulo as a dystopian city shaped by its urban identity, contrasts, and culture. Its combat combines precise swordplay, well-timed parries, and customizable cybernetic arms with distinct abilities. Players can experiment with different combinations and adapt their approach to each encounter, balancing aggressive attacks with careful defence.




    How has DAP supported development of your title?




    The ID@XBOX Developer Acceleration Program has provided valuable financial support that allowed us to bring Sky Dust to XBOX and Windows. For an independent studio like ours, this support helps reduce the financial pressure of developing for additional platforms and allows us to dedicate more resources to delivering a polished experience. It also gives us greater confidence as we work toward sharing the game with a wider audience.




    What do you hope players take away from your game?




    We hope players leave Sky Dust feeling the satisfaction of mastering its combat and discovering the stories hidden throughout its world. We also want the game to spark reflection on what it means to remain human in a society where technology can reshape both the body and the mind. Above all, we hope its characters, atmosphere, and Brazilian perspective stay with players after their journey ends.




    Treetopians — Aparato Games, Argentina








    Studio Contact: Marina Illanes, Co-Founder & Producer




    Studio Name: Aparato Games




    Studio Location: La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina







    Treetopians is a cozy colony simulator where players build vertical villages in the treetops and care for a growing community of villagers with unique needs and personalities. Players design and expand their settlements, manage resources, and help their community thrive as they explore new environments and discover new biomes.




    What sets Treetopians apart?




    Treetopians combine vertical city-building with colony management, allowing players to build and expand unique villages high up in the treetops. Its distinctive environments, creative building possibilities, and progression across different biomes offer a fresh take on the cozy city-builder genre.




    How has DAP supported development of your title?




    The ID@XBOX Developer Acceleration Program has provided valuable support for the development of Treetopians, helping our small indie team move the project forward, improve the game, and bring our vision to life. This support has been an important step toward making Treetopians available to XBOX players.




    What do you hope players take away from your game?




    We hope players find a relaxing and rewarding experience where they can unleash their creativity, build at their own pace, and enjoy watching their communities grow. Treetopians is about creating a place of your own, exploring new environments, and finding joy in the little things along the way.




    GHOSTLESS — Coffeenauts, Brazil








    Studio Contact: Fábio Rosa, Co-founder & Creative Director




    Studio Name: Coffeenauts




    Studio Location: São Paulo, Brazil







    In an alternate 20th Century, a Cold War AI super-intelligence turned against humanity. Lead an uprising against AI in a post-apocalyptic world where you’re never sure who is human and who is machine. Scavenge for resources, find survivors to grow your base, root out android infiltrators and lead the resistance in a unique hybrid of 2.5D action-adventure and colony building.




    A dark sci-fi journey about humanity, paranoia and survival, GHOSTLESS is atmospherically rendered in a style we’re calling ‘hi-fi pixel art’, a blend of retro pixel graphics and modern 3D lighting and visual effects.




    What sets GHOSTLESS apart?




    GHOSTLESS is a premium indie game with beautiful visuals, unique genre blend and a clear hook inspired by sci-fi classics like ‘The Terminator’ and ‘The Thing’: you must lead the uprising against the machines by becoming humanity’s “John Connor” figure while investigating disguised android infiltrators trying to sabotage your resistance.




    How has DAP supported development of your title?




    Coffeenauts only exists as a studio today because XBOX chose to give their vote of confidence and support development of our first game, a student project called Spacelines from the Far Out, which eventually became one of the first Brazilian games on Game Pass. XBOX gave a few students from Brazil an opportunity no one else would.




    Now, showing ID@XBOX’s continued commitment to supporting gaming and diverse independent projects from all over the world, we’ve renewed this partnership by having our new title GHOSTLESS chosen as part of the Developer Acceleration Program, which gave us not only the means to kickstart development, marketing support, but also a key validation for the project’s potential from industry experts. We couldn’t be more excited to be launching on XBOX again!




    What do you hope players take away from your game?




    GHOSTLESS draws a picture of a 20th Century that could have been, inviting players to ask themselves: What sets humans apart from machines? Can machines ever replace humans? Should technological progress be pursued no matter the cost?




    Greak 2: Alliance of the Storms — Navegante, Mexico








    Studio Contact: Anahit Fernandez, Studio Manager and Producer




    Studio Name: Navegante




    Studio Location: Mexico







    Greak 2: Alliance of the Storms is a hand-drawn co-operative Metroidvania adventure playable solo, or in localand online co-op, continuing the story of Greak: Memories of Azur. Venture into the unexplored lands of Synoraz, where Greak and Adara are split in parallel dimensions by the ruthless Ilikun. Harness their synergetic abilities, solve interconnected puzzles and join the mythical eagles in a race to save the last Storm Egg before an ancient species is lost forever.




    What sets Greak 2 apart?




    What sets Greak 2: Alliance of the Storms apart is the way it builds its entire adventure around two characters working together. Co-op Metroidvanias are still relatively uncommon and we wanted to explore what this genre could offer when cooperation is at the heart of the experience.




    One of our main additions is the parallel dimensions mechanic. Greak and Adara exist in different dimensions, meaning they can only interact with the objects, enemies and paths in their own reality. This creates puzzles and challenges that require players to coordinate their actions and think about how their two worlds connect. Whether you play solo or with a friend, cooperation is essential to progressing through the game.




    As an indie studio, we are also incredibly fortunate to have the opportunity to return to the world of Greak and expand on it with a sequel. We built upon what we learned from our first game while continuing to embrace the artistic approach that defines our work: traditional frame by frame animation and hand painted backgrounds that bring the world of Synoraz to life!




    How has DAP supported development of your title?




    The ID@XBOX Developer Acceleration Program has been a great support for us as an indie studio. Through the program, we qualified for porting support, which is helping us bring Greak 2: Alliance of the Storms to XBOX players.




    The program has also helped us better understand the XBOX ecosystem and the opportunities available to us as developers on the platform. Access to educational and marketing opportunities has supported both our first game, Greak: Memories of Azur and our upcoming sequel Greak 2: Alliance of the Storms.




    What do you hope players take away from your game?




    Our goal with Greak 2: Alliance of the Storms is to create a Metroidvania adventure that two players can enjoy together, regardless of their gaming experience or skill level. We want the game to be an accessible introduction to the Metroidvania, platforming and puzzle genres, while still offering an engaging adventure for experienced players.




    When we presented our demo for the first time at gamescom, one of the most rewarding things was seeing parents play alongside their children and couples enjoy the adventure together. It reminded us that games can be a wonderful way to connect, share experiences and create lasting memories!




    Beyond the gameplay, we have put a lot of care into the hand-drawn visuals and narrative to create a world that players can become immersed in. Through Greak and Adara’s journey, we hope to tell a compelling story that resonates with players and leaves them with a positive message about cooperation, helping one another and facing challenges together.




    More Voices, More Worlds, More Games



    Through the ID@XBOX Developer Acceleration Program and XBOX Game Camp, we’re proud to support creators across Latin America as they develop their craft, bring new ideas to life, and create experiences that speak to players around the world. Explore the games already available, add the upcoming releases to your wishlist, and keep an eye on the new voices shaping the future of game development across Latin America.




    For more games from the ID@XBOX Developer Acceleration Program, check out our Emerging Creators collection. To learn more about the XBOX Game Camp, and its history, please visit Microsoft Game Dev Blog.

    The post Celebrating the Next Generation of Latin American Game Creators appeared first on XBOX Wire.



    More...]]>     Automated News Feeds XboxBot https://totalgamingnetwork.com/feeds/3547034-celebrating-the-next-generation-of-latin-american-game-creators     Next Week on XBOX: New Games for October 19 to 23 https://totalgamingnetwork.com/feeds/3547033-next-week-on-xbox-new-games-for-october-19-to-23 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:00:13 GMT 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... 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!























    Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 4


    Activision Publishing Inc.



    ☆☆☆☆☆



    ★★★★★





    $69.99




    Pre-order


















    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 – October 23
    XBOX Play Anywhere




    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 pushes the series into darker and more dangerous territory, where consequence and escalation bring long-running storylines to a powerful and emotional breaking point. Pre-order Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 today to gain Early Access to the game’s Campaign starting Friday, October 16 ahead of its global launch on October 23.
































    FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE


    SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD.



    ☆☆☆☆☆



    ★★★★★





    $49.99




    Pre-order


















    Final Fantasy Resonance – October 22
    XBOX Play Anywhere




    What if FINAL FANTASY had continued to push the limits of pixel art? The first FINAL FANTASY to join the HD‑2D lineup, FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE delivers a visually striking experience that feels both nostalgic and new, enhanced by dynamic camera angles and pixelized 3D models that make every moment more dramatic and immersive. A classic RPG adventure unfolds in a world filled with beloved FINAL FANTASY elements—airships, crystals, espers and moogles woven into the fabric of the story, and so much more.

























    Shoresy: Legends of the North


    Treewood Games, New Metric Media



    ☆☆☆☆☆



    ★★★★★





    $14.99




    Pre-order















    Shoresy: Legends of the North – October 19




    Shoresy: Legends of the North is a fast-paced hockey RPG set in the Shoresy universe. Create your skater and join the Sudbury Blueberry Bulldogs on a quest to save the world from the legendary Hockey Godz, or go head-to-head with friends with a roster of fan-favourite characters.

























    Candlemates (Xbox Series)


    Afil Games



    ☆☆☆☆☆



    ★★★★★






    Get it now















    Candlemates – October 20




    Get ready for a bright adventure full of strategy in Candlemates! Control two enchanted candles and push the fire stones onto their matching braziers, but be careful: each candle has a limited number of moves, and every step can make all the difference!

























    Christmas Across America Collector's Edition


    Ocean Media LLC



    ☆☆☆☆☆



    ★★★★★






    Get it now















    Christmas Across America Collector’s Edition – October 20




    Immerse yourself in the holiday spirit! Journey into the heart of winter America to create traditions, find hidden treasures, and experience the magic of the coziest time of year.

























    Cruise Adventure: Hidden Journey Collector's Edition


    Ocean Media LLC



    ☆☆☆☆☆



    ★★★★★






    Get it now















    Cruise Adventure: Hidden Journey Collector’s Edition – October 20




    Feel the sea breeze and the endless horizon! This is the beginning of a grand journey. For the first time, you step aboard a luxurious liner to spend an unforgettable honeymoon! In Cruise Adventure: Hidden Journey, warm encounters and cozy evenings await, as your route takes you through the colorful islands of the Pacific Ocean. This isn’t just a sightseeing tour, it’s a celebration of life, where every day brings new emotions.



















    Elite Sports Gaming Football


    Elite Sports Gaming LLC



    ☆☆☆☆☆



    ★★★★★






    Get it now















    Elite Sports Gaming Football – October 20




    ESG Football 27 is bigger, faster, and more connected than ever. Build your player, compete with friends, and experience football your way with brand-new 11v11 Rec Mode, cross-play between PlayStation and Xbox, improved matchmaking and connectivity, tutorials to learn the fundamentals, nostalgia-inspired mini-games, and a deeper player progression system with grindable badges and boosts to increase your character’s attributes. Whether you’re playing Head-to-Head, teaming up in 11v11, or grinding to build your player, ESG Football 27 brings the ultimate football experience to life.

























    Family Journey: Hidden Across The World Collector's Edition


    Ocean Media LLC



    ☆☆☆☆☆



    ★★★★★






    Get it now















    Family Journey: Hidden Across The World Collector’s Edition – October 20




    Pack your bags and join a loving family on a heartwarming journey around the world! Sharpen your eye for detail across 60 beautifully crafted hidden object scenes, each inspired by real-world cities and iconic landmarks. Take a break from searching with 12 delightful mini games and brain teasing puzzles that the whole family can enjoy together. This Collector’s Edition is packed with exclusive extras, enjoy bonus levels, a music player and achievements to keep the adventure alive. Personalize your experience in a special interior scene where you can buy furniture, and test your skills to unlock 10 unique achievements.
































    Hail to the Rainbow


    Sometimes You



    ☆☆☆☆☆



    ★★★★★






    $14.99

    $11.99




    Pre-order




    Free Trial
















    Hail to the Rainbow – October 20
    Smart Delivery / XBOX Play Anywhere




    Hail to the Rainbow is a first-person, story-driven adventure with horror and shooter elements. Set in a richly detailed world, the game challenges you to survive in a new reality, uncover the secrets behind the surrounding chaos, and experience the protagonist’s memories and inner struggles.

























    We Were Here Tomorrow


    Total Mayhem Games



    ☆☆☆☆☆



    ★★★★★






    Get it now















    We Were Here Tomorrow – October 20




    On an expedition to save your fellow Explorers, you and your partner become trapped beneath the ice of Antarctica. When you awaken, you find yourselves inside the mysterious Norček Industries facility with little recollection of what happened. Director Kathleen Bowe needs your help to continue the work of her missing research team before a global crisis unfolds.

























    CyberBot: Zero (Xbox Series)


    GameDi Studio



    ☆☆☆☆☆



    ★★★★★






    Get it now















    CyberBot: Zero – October 21




    In this thrilling 2D platformer, you play as CyberBot, a brave autonomous unit that must navigate a corrupted mega-facility. Get ready for a nostalgic adventure filled with digital challenges! Explore detailed and colorful cyber environments, crafted with a charming retro style. Use your logic to hack systems, move units, and overcome creative obstacles.

























    Dreadway


    Take IT Studio! sp. z o. o.



    ☆☆☆☆☆



    ★★★★★






    Get it now















    Dreadway – October 22




    Dreadway is an online co-op survival horror with crafting, proximity voice chat, terrifying monsters, and voice-driven interactions. You and up to three friends travel through a post-apocalyptic world, collect junk, craft survival devices, and interact with the game through voice chat.

























    Entwined: Strings of Deception


    Joindots® GmbH, Germany



    ☆☆☆☆☆



    ★★★★★






    Get it now















    Entwined: Strings of Deception – October 22
    Smart Delivery




    The famous inventor Christopher Edward has been brutally murdered in his own home. As Detective Karla Robbins, you take on the case. You question his wife, his secretary, the butler, the maid, and the family doctor. Everyone smiles politely; everyone tells their own version of the night’s events. Who is lying? Listen closely, compare statements, and spot the contradictions. Record every piece of evidence in your interactive case file and piece the puzzle together, bit by bit. Sometimes, the crucial clue lies in the very detail you overlooked the first time around.
































    Moadra


    Gloomsoft



    ☆☆☆☆☆



    ★★★★★






    Get it now


















    Moadra – October 22
    XBOX Play Anywhere




    Traverse a massive interconnected world on the sand-swept planet of Protea VI. Unveil the grim mysteries of Protea VI at your own pace as Moadra. Endure challenging combat and evolve Moadra’s abilities, solve puzzles, and reveal countless hidden paths and secrets throughout your mission to uncover your lost Neera heritage.

























    Mortal Sin


    Nikola Todorovic



    ☆☆☆☆☆



    ★★★★★






    Get it now















    Mortal Sin – October 22




    Eyes locked on your prey. You kill without remorse. After all… it’s either you or them. Sentience fades. This moment is your release. Descend into a surreal, ever-shifting nightmare. Procedurally generated levels, randomised quests, and hundreds of hand-crafted rooms make every run feel fresh. Unlock a growing roster of distinct classes, from the great sword-wielding Berserker to the gun-toting Pirate, each with their own play style and wild synergies.

























    Spray Trace (Xbox One)


    Afil Games



    ☆☆☆☆☆



    ★★★★★






    Get it now















    Spray Trace – October 22




    Grab your spray can and step into a colorful adventure in Spray Trace! Control a talented graffiti artist and move through each environment, painting the tiles along your path. But you can’t just paint everything you see: each color has an exact number of tiles that must be filled!
































    Tidy Up the Flower Shop


    Over The Moon



    ☆☆☆☆☆



    ★★★★★






    Get it now


















    Tidy Up the Flower Shop – October 22
    XBOX Play Anywhere




    “Your big flower delivery came, so I unpacked it all for you!” Your niece has a spare key and the best of intentions. The shop opens tomorrow, and every flower you ordered is somewhere on the floor. It’s okay. You know where they all go. Pick flowers up until your arms are full. Cycle through what you are carrying, find the basket that wants a rose, and set it in. Each basket takes one kind of flower, and it tells you when it is done.

























    Warrior Cats: Clans of the Forest


    Trailmark Games



    ☆☆☆☆☆



    ★★★★★





    $29.99




    Pre-order















    Warrior Cats: Clan of the Forest – October 22




    Warrior Cats: Clans of the Forest is an immersive action-adventure game set in the Lake Territories of the beloved Warrior Cats book series. Embark on a variety of quests to gain favor with your Clan and battle others in turn-based combat to strengthen your cat and grow your legend.
































    Carry The Glass


    NAISU



    ☆☆☆☆☆



    ★★★★★






    Get it now


















    Carry The Glass – October 23
    XBOX Play Anywhere




    Team up as two quirky construction workers in this fun 2-player co-op platformer! Carry a fragile glass window through colorful levels filled with challenges. Communicate and coordinate to dodge obstacles and solve puzzles. Can you finish the job without breaking the glass?
































    Darkenstein 3D Director's cut


    Dolores Entertainment S.L.



    ☆☆☆☆☆



    ★★★★★






    Get it now


















    Darkenstein 3D Director’s Cut – October 23
    Smart Delivery / XBOX Play Anywhere




    trying to rescue his dog from the clutches of the Nazis. Fast, brutal, and demanding. Darkenstein 3D doesn’t make it easy for you. You can dodge enemy projectiles, but surviving requires quick movements, precise aim, and sharp reflexes. Every battle is a deadly dance of dodges and spins. No cover, no aim assist—just pure, unadulterated action.

























    FIRE AND ASHES


    Axyos Games



    ☆☆☆☆☆



    ★★★★★






    Get it now















    FIRE AND ASHES – October 23




    Henry Gray is haunted by the ghosts of his past. He awakens in 1977 inside Paul Staderbeiger Psychiatric Hospital, about to begin a maddening journey that will push his sanity to the breaking point. Descend through derelict hospital halls and beyond, where reality and nightmare mix into something far worse than either.

























    House 2


    Glowstick Entertainment



    ☆☆☆☆☆



    ★★★★★






    Get it now















    House 2 – October 23
    Smart Delivery




    As a terrible storm rages on, Tabby finds herself once again trapped in a never-ending nightmare. Uncover the mystery of the curse or succumb to it in the sequel to the 2020 horror game, House.
































    Omni Growth


    Brainium Games



    ☆☆☆☆☆



    ★★★★★






    Get it now


















    Omni Growth – October 23
    Smart Delivery / XBOX Play Anywhere




    Humans invaded a massive galactic ship and nearly wiped out an ancient arachnid species. But one hatchling survived… Now you are the last hope of your kind. Explore the abandoned sections of the colossal spacecraft, hunt space insects and invaders, consume your prey, and evolve from a helpless creature into a deadly predator. Each level takes you to a new part of the ship, featuring unique environments, biomes, traps, and enemies. Use your surroundings to survive, grow stronger, and unlock new abilities.

























    Railroad Swap (Xbox Series)


    Afil Games



    ☆☆☆☆☆



    ★★★★★






    Get it now















    Railroad Swap – October 23




    Get ready for a journey full of challenges in Railroad Swap! Help Mat, an adorable train-driving cat, build the tracks needed to guide his train to the final destination. But be careful: the available pieces aren’t enough to complete the entire route, so you’ll need to think beyond the tracks!

























    Seahorse Soap Patrol


    Cascadia Games LLC



    ☆☆☆☆☆



    ★★★★★






    Get it now















    Seahorse Soap Patrol – October 23
    Smart Delivery




    When polluting sea creatures fill the ocean with trash, it’s up to the Seahorse Soap Patrol to clean things up! Float through different underwater biomes, blowing sud bubbles at naughty nautiluses, smelly sharks, and more! Pick up the trash and make the ocean a fresh, clean home for all to enjoy. Two player co-op, retro platforming fun!

























    Vixen 357


    Ratalaika Games S.L.



    ☆☆☆☆☆



    ★★★★★






    Get it now















    Vixen 357 – October 23
    Smart Delivery




    One day, a mysterious unit attacked the base of Slash Unit, who had been training to become the pilots of Vectors. But who are they…? Now, the battle begins again, with the secrets lie hidden! This Sci-fi simulation game is based on exciting story with various events and unique characters and epic battles with dozens of units.
































    The Walking Trade


    PlayWay S.A.



    ☆☆☆☆☆



    ★★★★★






    Get it now


















    The Walking Trade – October 23
    XBOX Play Anywhere




    Run a shop in the zombie apocalypse! Trade batteries, craft stock, manage your staff, and fend off undead hordes. Will you be a hero, or profit at any cost? Your choices shape your store – and your fate. The Walking Trade is a quirky, action-packed zombie apocalypse store management game where chaos and commerce collide!










    The post Next Week on XBOX: New Games for October 19 to 23 appeared first on XBOX Wire.



    More...]]>     Automated News Feeds XboxBot https://totalgamingnetwork.com/feeds/3547033-next-week-on-xbox-new-games-for-october-19-to-23     Peak climbs its way onto PS5 October 22 https://totalgamingnetwork.com/feeds/3547008-peak-climbs-its-way-onto-ps5-october-22 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:00:21 GMT Hello Scouts! Team Peak is happy to announce that our climbing game Peak is launching on PlayStation 5 October 22. Peak is a collaboration between...

    Hello Scouts! Team Peak is happy to announce that our climbing game Peak is launching on PlayStation 5 October 22. Peak is a collaboration between two studios, Aggro Crab and Landfall, together, we make Team Peak.




    Aggro Crab is an American studio based in Seattle, Washington, known for their games Another Crab’s Treasure and Going Under. Landfall is a Swedish studio based in Stockholm, known for games like Content Warning, Haste, Totally Accurate Battle Simulator, Stick Fight: The Game, and many more.




    Both studios became friends after meeting at a game developer conference in 2022, instantly kicking it off. After the success of Another Crab’s Treasure and Content Warning, the teams thought that it could be cool to collaborate on a small project together.








    Game jam in South Korea



    To celebrate our friendship, we initially made the game as a one-month game jam in Seoul, South Korea in February of 2025. Three Aggro Crab devs and four Landfall devs locked themselves in a rented apartment, fueled by Korean BBQ and coffee to make something fun together.




    A game jam is a timed event where individuals or teams create a game from scratch within a strict deadline, often following a secret or shared theme. Initially, the theme for the game had been discussed by the devs while sitting in a hot tub in Sweden, a couple of months before heading to South Korea for the jam.




    The result was Peak, a co-op climbing game where the slightest mistake can spell your doom. You play solo or as a group of lost nature scouts, with your only hope of rescue from a mysterious island being to scale the mountain at its centre.




    The key is to stick together, help each other out, and to find the best way to the top before hunger, hazards, or the fog gets you.








    After the game jam the team went home to their respective countries, with Landfall finishing up our game Haste, and Aggro Crab working on Peak and some other projects. We then all met back up in Sweden in June to finish the game together – and to celebrate the Swedish tradition of Midsummer.








    Friendship & crossplay




    Peak is a game based on friendship, both in its development and gameplay.




    In the game, there’s an important rule: Never abandon a friend in need. Therefore, we’re excited that with the launch on PS5 we’ve also made it possible for crossplay so that you can climb with up to three friends no matter what platform they use.








    Climb to the Peak



    The Mountain Takes no Prisoners! Climb through 4 biomes on your way to the Peak, each with its own life-threatening obstacles. You’ll need to scavenge for questionable food to survive and manage your injuries carefully – every setback limits your stamina, making it harder to climb.








    Survive together



    We have a bunch of different hazards that you will encounter in the different biomes, everything from tornadoes to poison clouds, birds, and zombies. If any of those things scare you, you can also customise your run, making it easier or harder depending on what your scout troop feels like.








    Play Peak on PlayStation 5



    We’re really excited for PlayStation players to join the climb. The PlayStation 5 version includes all content updates, biomes, and new items the game has received since initial launch – and yes, that includes being able to physically kick your friends using custom runs if you want to be evil. So get your troop together for Peak on PlayStation 5 October 22.







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    More...]]>     Automated News Feeds XboxBot https://totalgamingnetwork.com/feeds/3547007-modern-warfare-4-launches-october-23-as-a-standalone-release     Free Play Days – NBA 2K27, Crusader Kings III, The Alters, Bus Simulator 21, Soccer Story and Ravenswatch https://totalgamingnetwork.com/feeds/3547006-free-play-days-nba-2k27-crusader-kings-iii-the-alters-bus-simulator-21-soccer-story-and-ravenswatch Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:00:51 GMT Whether you’re chasing Championships or forging a legacy, there’s a new adventure waiting for this Free Plays Days. Crusader Kings III, Bus Simulator... Whether you’re chasing Championships or forging a legacy, there’s a new adventure waiting for this Free Plays Days. Crusader Kings III, Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop, Soccer Story, and Ravenswatch are available this weekend for XBOX Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and Essential members to play from Thursday ,October 15 until Sunday, October 18.




    NBA 2K27 Standard Editionis also available beginning Friday, October 16 at 12pm PDT until Sunday, October 18.




    Watch out! The Alters will have a free 3-hour timed trial from Thursday, October 15 until Sunday, October 18. All players can try it out, no Game Pass membership required.








    How to Start Playing



    Scroll down and find and install the games on each of the individual game details page on XBOX.com. Clicking through will send you to the Microsoft Store, where you must be signed in to see the option to install with your XBOX Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and Essential membership. To download on console, click on the Subscriptions tab in the XBOX Store and navigate down to the Free Play Days collection on your XBOX One and XBOX Series X|S.




    Keep the Fun Going



    Purchase the game and other editions at a limited time discount and continue playing while keeping your Gamerscore and achievements earned during the event! Please note that discounts, percentages, and title availability may vary by title and region.








    Free Play Days (Game Pass Membership Required)







    NBA 2K27 Standard Edition 
    Hit the court and hoop with friends this weekend as NBA 2K27 joins Xbox Free Play Days.




    Starting October 16, you can create a MyPLAYER and lace up in The City, build a legacy in MyCAREER, and compete with NBA and WNBA superstars in Play Now. Take advantage of Xbox Free Play Days from October 16 to October 18 and get ready for NBA Tip-Off.  Also, from October 16 to October 29, purchase any digital edition of NBA 2K27 and get an Xbox Gift Card plus a 15,000 Virtual Currency Pack.












    NBA 2K27


    2K



    ☆☆☆☆☆
    1835



    ★★★★★





    $69.99




    Get it now



















    Crusader Kings III
    Love, fight, scheme, and claim greatness. Determine your noble house’s legacy in the sprawling grand strategy of Crusader Kings III. Death is only the beginning as you guide your dynasty’s bloodline in the rich and larger-than-life simulation of the Middle Ages. Play Crusader Kings III for free now on XBOX Series X|S!












    Crusader Kings III


    Paradox Interactive



    ☆☆☆☆☆
    2114



    ★★★★★





    $49.99




    Get it now



















    Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop
    Hop aboard Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop during Xbox Free Play Days, October 15–18! Drive officially licensed buses, explore two open-world cities, and build your bus company solo or with friends in online co-op.



















    Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop


    astragon Entertainment



    ☆☆☆☆☆
    131



    ★★★★★





    $29.99




    Get it now






















    Soccer Story
    Try Soccer Story for free as part of Xbox Free Play Days, and if you want to play even more, you can grab the game for 85% OFF! The world might as well be over – Soccer Inc. has closed down every local stadium, team and tournament. What kind of world can survive without the beautiful game? Thankfully a magical soccer ball has chosen you, our Savior of Soccer!



















    Soccer Story


    No More Robots



    ☆☆☆☆☆
    307



    ★★★★★






    $19.99

    $2.99




    Get it now






















    Ravenswatch
    Recall the fairy tales of old and join the Ravenswatch! In this roguelike action game, battle nightmares, power up your abilities, and collect items to craft a build that takes you to the endgame.




     Playable solo or in up to 4-player co-op, Ravenswatch recently celebrated its second anniversary. A new hero, Kintaro, inspired by Japanese folklore, has joined the fray, fighting alongside his bear companion. The DLC arrives alongside a talent rework for all heroes, changing the way they play. And for those who don’t want the fun to end, Ravenswatch will be 65% off during the free play weekend.












    Ravenswatch


    Nacon



    ☆☆☆☆☆
    213



    ★★★★★






    $29.99

    $10.49




    Get it now



















    Free Play Days For All







    The Alters
    Stranded on a hostile planet, you create alternate versions of yourself to survive. But each Alter is shaped by a branching life path, and they don’t always agree on your choices – current and past ones. The Alters is a personal survival game that fuses mechanical depth with emotional storytelling, asking one haunting question: What if you had made different choices? Build your base, manage resources, care for your Alters mental wellbeing, and reckon with regret in this award-winning experience.



















    The Alters


    11 bit studios



    ☆☆☆☆☆
    1335



    ★★★★★






    $34.99

    $15.74




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    Xbox Game Pass


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    Don’t miss out on these exciting Free Play Days for XBOX Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and Essential members! Learn more about Free Play Days here and stay tuned to XBOX Wire to find out about future Free Play Days and all the latest XBOX gaming news.

    The post Free Play Days – NBA 2K27, Crusader Kings III, The Alters, Bus Simulator 21, Soccer Story and Ravenswatch appeared first on XBOX Wire.



    More...]]>     Automated News Feeds XboxBot https://totalgamingnetwork.com/feeds/3547006-free-play-days-nba-2k27-crusader-kings-iii-the-alters-bus-simulator-21-soccer-story-and-ravenswatch     Quarantine Zone’s Miami Zero DLC is the Perfect Excuse to Return to the Smash Hit Zombie Checkpoint Simulator https://totalgamingnetwork.com/feeds/3547005-quarantine-zones-miami-zero-dlc-is-the-perfect-excuse-to-return-to-the-smash-hit-zombie-checkpoint-simulator Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:00:51 GMT Earlier this year, zombie checkpoint simulator Quarantine Zone (https://www.xbox.com/en-us/games/store/quarantine-zone-the-last-check/9p9446p7d9tz)... Earlier this year, zombie checkpoint simulator Quarantine Zone took the world by storm. Millions of you stepped up to protect this undead-ravaged outpost at the end of the world, screening survivors, weeding out the infected, and uncovering the mystery of the outbreak. But it’s been a while, right? You’ve probably moved on, hung up your scanner, and forgotten all about Georgie and all the other brave souls protecting the last remnants of humanity. But it’s time to go back. Way back.




    Miami Zero is a massive free expansion that transports you to the sun-soaked (and frequently rain-soaked) streets of Miami, back to when the virus was first unleashed on the world. This was ground zero for the outbreak and in this DLC you’ll find yourself right in the thick of it, screening desperate survivors, identifying symptoms, and making tough calls about who lives and who dies. The fate of the world rests on your shoulders, and your scanner, but hey – at least the sun is shining!




    So far, so familiar. But Miami Zero is much more than just a change of scenery. This is a major update to the game, adding new inspection mechanics, tools, survivors, minigames, quests, and more. We’ve been releasing regular updates for Quarantine Zone since it launched in January, but this is by far the biggest chunk of new stuff yet. We’ve also taken the opportunity to let your imaginations run wild, and some of the new content we’ve been cooking up is a little wild ‘n’ wacky, just like Miami itself.








    SURVIVOR VARIETY



    If you’ve played Quarantine Zone you’ll know that you spend a lot of time getting familiar (maybe too familiar) with the people lining up for processing. In the Miami Zero expansion, the flavour and variety of these characters has been dramatically increased. Over 30 unique survivors have been added to the game, all with their own distinct personalities, voice lines, appearances, and quirks. We’ve also added new animations, additional body type variety, and lots of new reactions to really make the game’s characters come to life. You never know who’ll show up next.








    NEW DISCOVERIES



    New survivors also means new symptoms. Whether it’s suspicious scars, rotten organs, or wriggly stomach parasites, there are lots of wonderfully disgusting new things to discover as you use your various high-tech screening tools to probe the potentially infected. But, this being the city of vice, it’s not just signs of infection you have to search for – there are drugs to sniff out too. This illicit contraband can be slipped under hats, swallowed, hidden in a fist, or concealed in other tricky ways, adding a whole extra layer of inspection gameplay to the classic Quarantine Zone experience.








    FRESH DISTRACTIONS



    Miami Zero also introduces a new research centre that lets you perform experiments on the infected – with surprising and shocking results, including freakish mutants that could threaten the safety of the checkpoint. Or if you’d rather escape, why not try your hand at a campaign-spanning quest to repair a ship and sail to calmer waters. This combined with a new campaign, storyline, quests, and characters means Miami Zero is absolutely stuffed with new content. Oh, and you can feed people to sharks. Did we mention that? You just better make doubly sure they’re infected first.








    MIAMI VIBES



    For the authentic Miami experience, we’ve also added a new dynamic weather system to the game. From cloud-splitting sunshine to dust storms and tropical rain, the elements are as unpredictable as the people who’ll come through the checkpoint. We’ve also added new locations and scenery, including a pier, city streets, and a music festival, as well as upgrades to the game’s environmental audio. The level of immersion in Miami Zero has been ramped up massively, making it a more effective backdrop for the unfolding origin story of the chaotic early days of the outbreak.




    Whether you’re a returning veteran or a newbie, there’s never been a better time to experience Quarantine Zone. Not only does the Miami Zero expansion offer a radically different new setting and a lore-expanding story, but the original campaign has been tweaked, updated, and improved too. So, if you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to be at the frontline of the apocalypse, now’s your chance. Quarantine Zone: Miami Zero is available now on XBOX Series X|S and PC – including via XBOX and PC Game Pass – and is free to all owners of the original game. Don’t forget your sunscreen.




















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    Quarantine Zone: The Last Check puts you in charge of a critical checkpoint during a zombie outbreak.

    Armed with advanced screening tools and your own instincts, you must decide who gets through and who stays behind. One wrong choice could let the infection slip past your post.

    But holding the line is only the beginning. You’ll need to manage scarce resources, reinforce defenses, and keep your camp alive as chaos intensifies with each passing day.

    SEE IT? SORT IT
    Use high-tech tools to uncover signs of infection among the terrified survivors. Identify contraband, forbidden items, and even rare collectables as you work to keep your checkpoint secure. Send those with suspicious symptoms to quarantine for observation, to the lab for additional screening, or save healthy survivors by sending them to the living block. And those who show to be infected… well, they don't stand a chance anyway.

    COMMAND THE CATASTROPHE
    As the survivor population swells, you’ll be relied upon to provide essentials such as power, food, and medicine. When the alarms are raised, pilot armed drones to ensure the infected don’t breach the compound. The better you manage your ever-expanding base, the more resources, tools, and weapon upgrades you’ll unlock.

    LEARN. ADAPT. SURVIVE.
    When a quarantined survivor becomes an undead predator, all is not lost! Keep newly turned zombies confined to harvest and prepare samples in return for new tools, staff XP, and long-term upgrades. Individuals with unknown symptoms can also be analyzed, but these tests are always fatal to the subject. Will you choose to preserve life? Or will you pursue knowledge at any cost?











    The post Quarantine Zone’s Miami Zero DLC is the Perfect Excuse to Return to the Smash Hit Zombie Checkpoint Simulator appeared first on XBOX Wire.



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    More...]]>     Automated News Feeds XboxBot https://totalgamingnetwork.com/feeds/3547004-asus-announces-availability-of-rog-xbox-ally-x20     (For Southeast Asia) Gran Turismo 7’s Spec IV (Part 1) launches today and a first look at DualSense wireless controller – Gran Turismo Limited Edition https://totalgamingnetwork.com/feeds/3547003-for-southeast-asia-gran-turismo-7s-spec-iv-part-1-launches-today-and-a-first-look-at-dualsense-wireless-controller-gran-turismo-limited-edition Thu, 15 Oct 2026 02:30:07 GMT Hey everyone, we’re excited to share news on Gran Turismo with you today. For starters, we have full details on today’s Part 1 of the Gran Turismo 7...

    Hey everyone, we’re excited to share news on Gran Turismo with you today. For starters, we have full details on today’s Part 1 of the Gran Turismo 7 Spec IV update. Plus, we celebrate 30 years of Gran Turismo with the first look at the Gran Turismo Limited Edition DualSense wireless controller! Read on for full details.




    Gran Turismo 7 Spec IV Update (Part 1) – out today








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    Today, all players will receive Part 1 of the Gran Turismo 7 Spec IV update. Whether you’re chasing lap times, discovering automotive history, capturing the perfect photo, building your dream collection, or simply looking for something new to drive, Spec IV adds new ways to explore the world of cars with six new vehicles, the Sportsland Sugo circuit, new events, Scapes locations, gameplay features, and more.




    Also arriving in this update are new Car Viewer features, Experience mode, 6 new World Circuit events, and much more! All of this will be available for free beginning today at 11:00 pm PDT / October 15 at 7:00 am BST / 3:00 pm JST*.  




    New cars** 



    Xiaomi Vision Gran Turismo
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    Xiaomi Vision Gran Turismo is an electric hypercar sculpted by the wind. Its teardrop-shaped cockpit is embedded within a body sculpted with cutouts and air ducts, forming aerodynamic channels throughout the vehicle. The signature halo-shaped taillight serves as both a visual icon and a massive air outlet.




    Together with innovations like the Active Wake Control System and Accretion Rims, the car achieves a drag coefficient of 0.29, downforce of -1.2, and an aerodynamic efficiency rating of 4.1 through iterative simulated testing, reaching new heights in balancing low drag and high downforce for electric hypercars.




    “Electric hypercars must answer a fundamental question,” said Tianyuan Li, Design Head of Xiaomi Auto. “Do we pursue extreme low drag for straight-line speed, or maximum downforce to conquer corners? The optimal solution lies in finding the perfect balance between the two.” This approach impressed Gran Turismo Series Producer Kazunori Yamauchi. “When I saw that Xiaomi had resolved the contradiction between low drag and high downforce, I was truly amazed.”




    Try this in GT7: Take it to the Spa-Francorchamps circuit in the Vision Gran Turismo Trophy event and see how its futuristic design translates to one of racing’s most historic circuits.




    Ferrari F355 Berlinetta ’94
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    Ferrari, the brand of the Prancing Horse, based in Maranello, Italy, has raised cars to the realm of art, pouring technology and passion built in racing into its production cars. And one car that carries on the lineage of their midship sports cars, is the F355 Berlinetta of 1994.




    The body by Pininfarina is a masterpiece combining beautiful curves and functional beauty. The square lines of the 348 has greatly evolved, balancing aerodynamic performance and sensual beauty at a high level. Just looking at the car makes your heart race – a look of a true Ferrari




    Try this in GT7: Head to the Sportsland Sugo circuit and let the Ferrari’s balance and responsiveness come alive through the circuit’s flowing corners and elevation changes.




    Honda Civic Si Group A version ’87
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    The Mugen Motul Civic, which won the overall class victory at the 1987 All-Japan Touring Car Championship, was a Group A race car developed from the twin-cam ‘Si’ model that joined the 3rd generation Civic line-up in 1984. The Civic Si Group A version featured in Gran Turismo is based on this Mugen Motul Civic.




    The Si, the first Honda production car in 20 years to be equipped with a DOHC engine, proved its high performance even as a production car, and was perfectly suited for Group A. Mugen developed the machine further and matured the platform through races before supplying private teams with parts.




    Try this in GT7: Enter one of the new Sunday Cup events and see if you can carry momentum through every corner like the original race car did.




    Mazda RX-Vision GT3 Evo ’26
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    Mazda has continued to hone the lineage of rotary engines to perfection ever since their ‘Cosmo Sport’ was released in 1967. And the ‘GT3 CONCEPT’ was a racing car that brought back the 4-rotor engine that carries on the philosophy of the 787B, a car that won Le Mans, combining it with the latest SKYACTIV technology.




    This beautiful beast has now been polished even further and has evolved for gruelling battles and competition on the track




    Try this in GT7: Take it into a World Touring Car event and learn how every adjustment and every apex can shave precious time off a lap.




    Honda Step WGN Spada Premium Line ’23
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    Since its first appearance in 1996, the Step WGN (pronounced ‘Step Wagon’) has always been a minivan that has been popular among families with its large interior space, square form, and utilitarian packaging, including its low floor and large sliding doors.




    Out of the lineup, the ‘Spada’ has been given a wide and sturdy front grill, and the chromed moulding encircling the bottom of the body gives it a sense of power and class. The ‘Spada Premium Line’ takes this one step further with special platinum chrome accents. This is an upper-class model that ensures its passengers have a sublime experience from daily commutes to long distance driving.




    Try this in GT7: Load it into Scapes and discover just how photogenic a family hauler can be against some of Gran Turismo’s most beautiful locations.




    Citroën 2 CV 6 Charleston ’86
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    The Citroën 2 CV is a masterpiece of the French People’s car, produced for 42 years since its release in 1948.




    Its design is so simple it has been called an umbrella with wheels, but it came with a flexible suspension that allowed it to carry eggs without cracking through any level of rough terrain, a large interior allowing it to be used for long trips, and a price tag making it affordable for anyone. Even as the times changed, the core foundation of the design was never changed and its own unique philosophy was maintained. This garnered passionate support for the 2 CV from car lovers all around the world.




    Try this in GT7: Take a slow drive around the Sportsland Sugo circuit. Turn off the racing mindset and appreciate a car that was designed to make every trip an adventure.




    Want to learn more about what’s coming in Spec 4? Then head over to gran-turismo.com.  




    Haven’t purchased Gran Turismo 7 yet but want to get a feel for it? Download My First GT on the PlayStation store for free and hop into the game!




    Celebrating 30 Years with DualSense Wireless Controller – Gran Turismo Limited Edition








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    Inspired by the craftsmanship and engineering at the heart of Gran Turismo, this limited edition DualSense wireless controller pays tribute to 30 years of The Real Driving Simulator. Racing stripes and motorsport-inspired graphics are paired with a textured, carbon-fibre-style front plate, bringing elements of automotive design and performance to the controller. Kazunori Yamauchi reflects on the inspiration behind the controller:








    “Thirty years ago, Gran Turismo began with a vision to share the beauty and joy of the automobile. This commemorative controller celebrates the journey we have shared together, and I am deeply grateful to everyone whose passion continues to inspire us.”– Kazunori Yamauchi, CEO of Polyphony Digital Inc.

    – Kazunori Yamauchi, CEO of Polyphony Digital Inc.







    The DualSense Wireless Controller – Gran Turismo Limited Edition will be available in limited quantities globally for a recommended retail price of $84.99 USD/ ¥12,480 (including tax) / €84.99/ £74.99. Actual retailer prices may vary.




    Pre-orders begin on October 22 at 10:00am local time at participating retailers. The DualSense Wireless Controller – Gran Turismo Limited Edition controller launches globally starting Dec. 10. 






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    This month, descend into the criminal underworld of early 20th-century Sicily in Mafia: The Old Country, brave a deadly frontier filled with awe-inspiring machines in Horizon Forbidden West, or take on hordes of fungal enemies with an outrageous arsenal of futuristic weaponry in the fast-paced co-op action Mycopunk, releasing day one into October’s PlayStation Plus Game Catalog lineup. Meanwhile, PlayStation Plus Premium welcomes Dino Crisis 2 and RollerCoaster Tycoon 3. The full lineup will be available to play from October 20, unless otherwise noted.




    And with spooky season upon us, PlayStation Plus members can enjoy a selection of exclusive offers as part of our Horrorfest celebrations. Find the full rundown at the bottom of this post.




    PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium | Game Catalog





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    Mafia: The Old Country | PS5




    Uncover the origins of organized crime in this gritty mob story set in the brutal underworld of 1900s Sicily. Fight to survive as Enzo Favara and prove your worth to the Family in this immersive third-person action-adventure set during a dangerous, unforgiving era. This thrilling narrative is brought to life by stunning visuals, cinematic storytelling and the authentic realism that the critically acclaimed Mafia series is known for. Enzo’s story unfolds in a time when skill with a stiletto blade was a deadly asset, a lupara sawed-off shotgun was a go-to firearm, murderous vendettas raged for decades, and mafiosi patrolled their protection rackets on foot, horseback or behind the wheel of turn-of-the-century motorcars.






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    Horizon Forbidden West | PS5, PS4




    Join Aloy as she braves the Forbidden West – a majestic but dangerous frontier that conceals mysterious new threats. Explore distant lands, fight bigger and more awe-inspiring machines, and encounter astonishing new tribes as you return to the far-future, post-apocalyptic world of Horizon. Reunite with old friends, forge alliances with warring new factions and unravel the legacy of the ancient past – all the while trying to stay one step ahead of a seemingly undefeatable new enemy.




    *PlayStation Plus re-release






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    Mycopunk | PS5




    Cut through fungal aliens in this hyper-customizable, mission based looter shooter. Hundreds of hand-crafted upgrades, 4-player co-op, and a little roach man. What’s not to love? A ragtag squad of robot rejects are hired by the SAXON corporation and given one last shot at profitable glory (and avoiding the scrap heap). They are the New Atlas Hazard Crew, a ramshackle squad of exterminators sent to uncover the mysteries behind a planet-wide fungal catastrophy. Embark on a series of dangerous planet-side missions to drive back the mycological menace. Could this be a simple natural disaster like they claim? And did SAXON really misfile your taxes? Or was that your own fault?




    Mycopunk will be releasing into PlayStation Game Catalog day one on October 20 worldwide.






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    Poppy Playtime: Chapter 2 | PS5, PS4




    After a run in with Huggy Wuggy and freeing Poppy, you must descend deeper into the Playtime Co. toy factory. Challenging puzzles and horrific toys await. Grapple, swing, and power your way to safety. Try to escape- and don’t let Mommy find you. Continue to explore the depths of Playtime Co. in search of answers. Your journey to discover what has happened within the factory is just beginning…




    Poppy Playtime: Chapter 2 will be available October 27 in the US, the UK and Japan.






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    The Midnight Walk | PS5




    Embark upon The Midnight Walk in this reverent dark fantasy adventure built in clay, from the minds behind Lost in Random, Fe and Ghost Giant. Become The Burnt One, befriend a lost lantern creature named Potboy, and use his flame to light your way through a conflicting world of wonder and horror. Survive and outsmart the many monsters eager to devour your little friend’s flame as you experience five tales of fire and darkness, featuring an incredible cast of odd characters. Marvel at every disturbing detail in a landscape painstakingly handcrafted with real life clay and animated in a stop motion style. Fully playable both on PS5 and in VR – with PS VR2.




    The Midnight Walk will be available today, October 14 in the US, the UK and October 15 in Japan.






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    Tales of Arise – Beyond the Dawn Edition | PS5, PS4




    For 300 years, Rena has ruled over Dahna, pillaging the planet of its resources and stripping people of their dignity and freedom. Our tale begins with two people, born on different worlds, each looking to change their fate and create a new future. Featuring a diverse cast of characters, intuitive and rewarding combat system, and a captivating story set in a lush world worth fighting for, Tales of Arise delivers a first-class JRPG experience.




    Tales of Arise – Beyond the Dawn Edition will be available October 27 in the US, the UK and Japan.






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    Monster Energy Supercross 25 – The Official Video Game | PS5




    Experience the thrill of racing on newly designed tracks that replicate real-world events and compete against the latest roster of professional riders: forge your path in a revamped career featuring intense competitions, rivalries, and strategic choices. Thanks to Unreal Engine 5, enjoy a renewed gameplay experience with realistic physics and dynamic track evolution, making every lap unique and challenging. Master the flow with open tutorials, a comprehensive wiki, and Neural Technology riding aids.




    Monster Energy Supercross 25 – The Official Video Game will be available October 27 in the US, the UK and Japan.




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    Dino Crisis 2 | PS5, PS4

    One year has passed since the events of “Operation: Rescue Dr. Kirk”. Government-led research and development continues for Dr. Kirk’s project Third Energy ー known for its potential to produce clean energy sources and its capability for mass destruction. One day, a temporal catastrophe strikes, causing the research hub of Edward City to disappear. Suit up as returning protagonist Regina, as well as series newcomer Dylan. With an expanded arsenal of weapons at your disposal, fight to survive encounters with even larger hordes of enemies and more than 10 unique dinosaur species. With a shift from facility-centered stages of the previous game to the jungles, caves, lakes, and natural wonders of the Cretaceous period, do you have what it takes to escape this prehistoric nightmare alive? 






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    RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Complete Edition | PS5, PS4




    Your Park. Your Way. Whatever you want to create, RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 gives you the tools and freedom to build the amusement park of your dreams. Manage like a tycoon and make your way to the top Control park finances, shops, services and staff to succeed in dozens of scenarios. Become a true tycoon and embark on your promising new career, or create your ideal park without money woes in sandbox mode. Satisfy your guests’ needs and keep your park running smoothly to succeed.




    *PlayStation Plus Game Catalog and PlayStation Plus Premium/Deluxe lineups may differ by region. Please check PlayStation Store on release day. Digital PS5 games available to stream from your library will vary over time, region, and country.






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    New Game Trials for PlayStation Plus Premium members




    PlayStation Plus Premium Game Trials will be available for Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy and Mortal Shell II on Tuesday, October 20. These join other recent Game Trials such as Valheim, The Sinking City 2, The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu, John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando, Directive 8020. Discover all available Game Trials here. 






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    PlayStation Plus Exclusive HorrorFest Packs




    PlayStation Plus continues to celebrate spooky season with horror-themed, in-game item bundles. Joining the collection is the World War Z — Vibrant Halloween Skin Pack (available October 20 and featuring five spooky weapons and Halloween-themed cosmetics) as well as a Back 4 Blood — Tunnels of Terror pack. Find out more about this when it launches, as well as other PlayStation Plus Exclusive Packs here. 




    Back 4 Blood — Tunnels of Terror DLC Offer




    Back for Blood is available on PlayStation Plus Extra, and on October 21 and until November 4, PlayStation Plus members can download the game’s first DLC pack: Tunnels of Terror Expansion 1 for no additional cost, and enjoy 95% off the second and third DLC packs, as well as the Annual Pass.






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    Dead by Daylight Community Challenge 2 Plus Exclusive Pack




    There’s also one more PlayStation Plus Exclusive HorrorFest Pack this month, tied to a Dead by Daylight community challenge. Dead by Daylight players have from October 20 to October 26 to reach 10 million matches. If successful, it will unlock a PlayStation Plus Exclusive Pack for the game, available to all PlayStation Plus members, which contains Buccaneer Buds Charm, featuring Survivor Jeff Johansen and his loyal rescue dog decked out in matching pirate costumes. Dead by Daylight is currently available on PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium.






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    Until Dawn Sony Pictures Core discount




    On October 28 for a limited time, PlayStation Plus members can enjoy a discount on the Until Dawn movie on the Sony Pictures Core app. For more details about Sony Pictures Core, head here. 




    Access requires a PlayStation 4 or 5 console, and Sony Pictures Core app account subject to Sony Pictures Core Terms of Service. Must be 18+. PS Plus subject to a recurring fee taken automatically until cancellation. Terms apply: play.st/psplus-usageterms. Offer ends November 3, 2026.




    Offer available in US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Spain, Portugal, Mexico, Poland, Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Ireland, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Italy, Japan, France



    More...]]>     Automated News Feeds PlayStationBot https://totalgamingnetwork.com/feeds/3546999-playstation-plus-game-catalog-for-october-mafia-the-old-country-horizon-forbidden-west-mycopunk-and-more     Meet the XBOX Nano Controller https://totalgamingnetwork.com/feeds/3546998-meet-the-xbox-nano-controller Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:30:17 GMT Today, we’re introducing the XBOX Nano Controller, designed to fit nearly every pocket and budget. Its compact design offers a great option for... Today, we’re introducing the XBOX Nano Controller, designed to fit nearly every pocket and budget. Its compact design offers a great option for younger players, smaller hands, or anyone seeking something portable for play on the go.




    The XBOX Nano Controller, at a little over 5 inches in length and just 3.5 ounces, is our smallest controller, lighter and shorter than most modern smartphones. It includes all 18 standard gameplay inputs, delivering a familiar controller layout players already love.




    At $49.99, the XBOX Nano Controller gives players a new, approachable option for jumping in and sharing the fun. It’s an easier way to be ready for games the whole family can play together, like Minecraft Dungeons II, where up to four heroes can team up for local co-op in the living room or online. 




    The pocketable design also makes it easy to slip into a bag or bring along for the day, giving you a convenient way to play whether you’re traveling, visiting friends and family, or simply taking games like Forza Horizon 6 beyond the living room.




    The XBOX Nano controller includes a rechargeable battery and a programmable Action Button that can be customized for features like screenshots, gameplay capture, and other frequently used shortcuts. With XBOX Wireless and Bluetooth support, it connects across a range of compatible devices with ease.




    Players can pre-order the XBOX Nano Controller beginning today for $49.99 USD. It will be available beginning in November in Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Czechia, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Guatemala, Hong Kong SAR, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Trinidad & Tobago, the United Kingdom, and the United States, with additional markets to follow.




    Pricing and availability vary by country. Visit your local Microsoft Store or authorized retailer for more information.




    To make it easy to get started, we’re teaming up with Samsung, to introduce a special XBOX Nano Controller and 2-months of Game Pass Ultimate offer (for new members) in the US with the purchase of select Samsung TVs this holiday season. With the XBOX app available through the Gaming Hub built into Samsung TVs, players in select regions can use their monthly cloud playtime to play hundreds of XBOX Game Pass titles by simply connecting their controller.  




    We’re also working with Meta on a holiday offer in the US that includes an XBOX Nano Controller and a 2-month Game Pass Ultimate subscription for new members with the purchase of a Meta Quest. 

    The post Meet the XBOX Nano Controller appeared first on XBOX Wire.



    More...]]>     Automated News Feeds XboxBot https://totalgamingnetwork.com/feeds/3546998-meet-the-xbox-nano-controller     Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Is a Worthy Heir to its Legacy https://totalgamingnetwork.com/feeds/3546997-castlevania-belmonts-curse-is-a-worthy-heir-to-its-legacy Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:00:42 GMT Summary Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse (https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/castlevania-belmonts-curse/9mtnr5f6jtft) releases October 15 on XBOX... Summary

    • Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse releases October 15 on XBOX Series X|S and XBOX on PC. Play it on console and PC at no additional cost with XBOX Play Anywhere.
    • Publisher KONAMI developed it in partnership with Dead Cells studios Evil Empire and Motion Twin.
    • Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse is a triumphant return from a long-neglected series that stands among the best modern examples of the genre it helped inspire.





    Just like that pesky Count Dracula, the Castlevania series refuses to stay dead.




    40 years after legendary vampire hunter Simon Belmont’s debut, and 18 (!) after the last original 2D entry, Rose Belmont is here to whip undead ass and show that this portmanteau parent to the “Metroidvania” genre of action-exploration platformers can still throw down with the best of them. Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse is an incredible return to form for the series, standing tall among the many excellent recent games inspired by it.




    Set in Paris, 1499, Rose is the daughter of Trevor Belmont and Sypha Belnades, whom you may recognize as protagonists of the excellent Netflix animated Castlevania series. Trevor and Rose arrive in Paris, summoned by the Bishop to handle a mysterious evil terrorizing the city, but Trevor is just there to pass the torch (and whip) to his very capable daughter, who’s taking over the family business of carefully exploring a big map full of secrets, accumulating special powers, and murdering a menagerie of mythical monsters.




    This theme of a generational hand-off is particularly appropriate because Belmont’s Curse is the first 2D Castlevania developed by KONAMI in partnership with Evil Empire, the studio that spun off to manage Dead Cells updates and DLC from creator Motion Twin, who also advised on this project. 2018’s Dead Cells was itself a slick, randomized, run-based twist on the Castlevania formula from the peak of the action-roguelike genre explosion. What it lost in a sense of exploration from the procedural levels, it more than made up for in lush pixel art animation and lightning-fast, buttery-smooth action.




    Belmont’s Curse inherits that strong aesthetic and mechanical foundation and builds a spectacular edifice of a fixed world on top that allows the game to shine as a cohesive whole, like the bright blood moon looming over so many Castlevania games.








    Blood Cells



    I was immediately enchanted by the opening, when Rose and Trevor arrive to find Paris ablaze in bright magenta flames. Where Dead Cells converted rigged 3D animations into pixel art sprites, Belmont’s Curse makes its 3D models look more graphic and 2D with cel shading, and the results are gorgeous. The benefits really stood out to me when I saw some of the same zombies that I’d been fighting in front of a window in a dark room, rendered backlit in silhouette with a bright red rim highlight, dynamically fading into clearer view as I got closer. Castlevania has always had fun, imaginative design for its enemies and environments, and Belmont’s Curse elevates it with a vibrant and unique visual style. In addition to many returning monsters and characters, there are some fun and surprising French historical figures in the mix, which is appropriate to France as the setting for both the game and the studio that made it.




    The action is also as good as the series has ever been. 7 types of weapon are available to Rose (longsword, whip, gauntlets, spear, greatsword, sword and shield, and twin swords), each with its own move set to master. Like with Dead Cells, enemy attacks are well telegraphed, providing a satisfying opportunity to develop mastery as you learn to anticipate them. There’s also a parry, which adds a lot of new dynamism to fighting series-classic foes, like in another excellent revival from its peer, Metroid Dread.


















    The Belmont family’s iconic whip also takes on new significance, doing double-duty as a grappling hook. Rose can swing around and zip towards rings throughout the environment, but can also latch directly onto enemies and hurl herself toward them for a devastating attack. This makes both combat and platforming far more kinetic than previous Castlevanias. Rose likes to quip “You’re trapped in here with me!” at the start of the regular arena fights, and that brash confidence is perfectly reflected in her aggressive, fearless playstyle of throwing herself right into danger.




    All of this culminates in spectacular boss battles, which are demanding tests of your skill, and incredibly satisfying to master. I was a little taken aback by how punishing the very first boss was and how much I needed to lock in to defeat him, but it never felt unfair. It’s always thrilling to follow the arc of a boss feeling impossible to learning their tricks and slugging it out – one mid-game boss in particular was about as hard-earned and exhilarating a victory as I’ve had in recent memory








    Black Magic Woman



    Defeating bosses feeds into the game’s other core system: the deck of tarot Arcana provided by Rose’s late mother Sypha. After defeating each boss (or completing certain other puzzles and accomplishments), you gain a spell associated with their Arcana, so each new ability you gain has a flavorful connection to the character from whom you claimed it. It’s also a great example of a game trope I always enjoy: tarot-style archetypes that are not actually from the traditional 22 Major Arcana (see also Cult of the Lamb or Hades II).




    You then upgrade those spells through a clever system called Works of Mercy. Each Arcana has 2-3 associated achievements, related both to using the spells in particular ways or other accomplishments in the world. Completing these unlock points for upgrades that improve the spell’s effect, like being able to throw out a second cross boomerang. It’s a great way to take advantage of how achievements encourage players to engage more deeply with a game and tie it back to progression.


















    Absorbing bosses into the tarot deck also has the narrative effect that Rose has freed their spirits from Dracula’s influence and can hear their voices in her head. Some are grateful and eager to aid Rose’s quest, while others mostly mock her. Defeated bosses becoming a peanut gallery in your head providing commentary for the rest of the game is a really fun way to pack in extra characterization. The voice acting is charming throughout—everyone really gets the assignment and chews an appropriate amount of scenery for the series that memorably gave us “What is a man? A miserable little pile of secrets!”




    The Arcana also act as hubs to collect clues as to their whereabouts, such as spirits and statues giving you little tidbits of gossip from around the castle. This is great both in a mechanical sense for providing structure and guidance to a genre that can often devolve into randomly poking around corners of the map, as well as in a narrative sense for characterizing and grounding the bosses in context. It creates anticipation before you find all of them, and a sense of who they are and what they’ve been up to. Castlevania bosses can traditionally feel like guys you just sort of happen to stumble onto as you explore, so I’ve really enjoyed the additional work that’s gone into making them feel more meaningfully connected. This culminates in a little dialogue scene for each Arcana after you complete all its Works of Mercy, resolving their character arc.








    Vania Mania



    Different areas of the map are also well distinguished from one another by music, visual style, and cool, unique mechanics and environmental puzzles that have flavorful connections to the settings. I’m currently trying to eke out the last few precious percentage points of each zone’s completion as I track down those fiendish final secrets. I’ve enjoyed the completionist approach because Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse has all sorts of thoughtful, modern quality-of-life touches that reduce unnecessary friction while still maintaining the genre’s core, challenging appeal, like map pins available from the start or several ways to get around the map that become available eventually.




    As has become a genre go-to since Hollow Knight, besides weapon and spell choice your build comprises three relic slots, which can be used to support various playstyles. I particularly appreciated that you can change these, your weapon, and spell at any time while paused, encouraging situational experimentation. I got a lot of great use out of 75% trap damage reduction when grinding my way through tough platforming challenges, for example. In many ways, Belmont’s Curse most reminded me of the under-appreciated Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown for its thoughtful integration of accumulated genre wisdom, but with an even stronger and more fully realized creative vision.


















    Like protagonist Rose Belmont, Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse is an unquestionably worthy heir to a rich legacy, bringing forward the best of its parents and invigorating it with the style and bombastic energy of youth. I hope it’s just the beginning of a new era for the series, which deserves to stand among the best of the genre it helped inspire.




    Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse is available on October 15 for XBOX Series X|S and XBOX on PC. Play it on console and PC at no additional cost with XBOX Play Anywhere.




















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    Medieval Paris, Where the Tolling Bells Herald the End
    1499. Paris is engulfed in flames as monstrous creatures suddenly emerge from the shadows.
    Trevor Belmont, the hero who defeated Dracula, ventures into the burning streets with his daughter, Rose Belmont. Armed with the legendary holy whip, the Vampire Killer, they hunt down the beasts bleeding from the looming castle.

    Rose is soon swept up in the dark conspiracy that lurks beneath. Will she succeed in saving Paris from devastation?

    Satisfying Whip Action
    Castlevania's iconic whip action is more satisfying than ever!
    Crack your whip to move around freely like a trapeze artist!
    Master the whip mechanics and be creative to pounce on your prey like a wolf in fast-paced combat!

    Diverse Bosses and the Arcana System
    Face-off against legendary bosses including Death, Medusa and Carmilla in addition to enigmatic new bosses such as Joan of Arc.
    Once defeated, bosses are sealed into Rose's tarot cards, turning them into Arcana – use their skills to cast spells and obtain unique special actions

    Customize Your Battle Style with Weapons and Relics
    Customize Rose’s battle style by using a variety of equipment, including weapons spanning seven distinct categories and Relics that trigger powerful effects through both offense and defense.
    Combine equipment you discover through exploration to create your own playstyle!

    Iconic Castlevania Atmosphere, Reimagined in New Stages
    From iconic Gothic aesthetics to vivid, refined visuals, the game presents a fresh take on the world of Castlevania.
    Explore maps filled with both new features and familiar elements inspired by classic Castlevania titles.












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    Xiaomi Vision Gran Turismo is an electric hypercar sculpted by the wind. Its teardrop-shaped cockpit is embedded within a body sculpted with cutouts and air ducts, forming aerodynamic channels throughout the vehicle. The signature halo-shaped taillight serves as both a visual icon and a massive air outlet.




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    Try this in GT7: Take it to the Spa-Francorchamps circuit in the Vision Gran Turismo Trophy event and see how its futuristic design translates to one of racing’s most historic circuits.




    Ferrari F355 Berlinetta ’94***






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    Ferrari, the brand of the Prancing Horse, based in Maranello, Italy, has raised cars to the realm of art, pouring technology and passion built in racing into its production cars. And one car that carries on the lineage of their midship sports cars, is the F355 Berlinetta of 1994.




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    The Mugen Motul Civic, which won the overall class victory at the 1987 All-Japan Touring Car Championship, was a Group A race car developed from the twin-cam ‘Si’ model that joined the 3rd generation Civic line-up in 1984. The Civic Si Group A version featured in Gran Turismo is based on this Mugen Motul Civic.




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    Mazda has continued to hone the lineage of rotary engines to perfection ever since their ‘Cosmo Sport’ was released in 1967. And the ‘GT3 CONCEPT’ was a racing car that brought back the 4-rotor engine that carries on the philosophy of the 787B, a car that won Le Mans, combining it with the latest SKYACTIV technology.




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    Since its first appearance in 1996, the Step WGN (pronounced ‘Step Wagon’) has always been a minivan that has been popular among families with its large interior space, square form, and utilitarian packaging, including its low floor and large sliding doors.




    Out of the lineup, the ‘Spada’ has been given a wide and sturdy front grill, and the chromed moulding encircling the bottom of the body gives it a sense of power and class. The ‘Spada Premium Line’ takes this one step further with special platinum chrome accents. This is an upper-class model that ensures its passengers have a sublime experience from daily commutes to long distance driving.




    Try this in GT7: Load it into Scapes and discover just how photogenic a family hauler can be against some of Gran Turismo’s most beautiful locations.




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    The Citroën 2 CV is a masterpiece of the French People’s car, produced for 42 years since its release in 1948.




    Its design is so simple it has been called an umbrella with wheels, but it came with a flexible suspension that allowed it to carry eggs without cracking through any level of rough terrain, a large interior allowing it to be used for long trips, and a price tag making it affordable for anyone. Even as the times changed, the core foundation of the design was never changed and its own unique philosophy was maintained. This garnered passionate support for the 2 CV from car lovers all around the world.




    Try this in GT7: Take a slow drive around the Sportsland Sugo circuit. Turn off the racing mindset and appreciate a car that was designed to make every trip an adventure.




    Want to learn more about what’s coming in Spec 4? Then head over to gran-turismo.com.  




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    Celebrating 30 Years with DualSense Wireless Controller – Gran Turismo Limited Edition








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    Inspired by the craftsmanship and engineering at the heart of Gran Turismo, this limited edition DualSense wireless controller pays tribute to 30 years of The Real Driving Simulator. Racing stripes and motorsport-inspired graphics are paired with a textured, carbon-fibre-style front plate, bringing elements of automotive design and performance to the controller. Kazunori Yamauchi reflects on the inspiration behind the controller:








    “Thirty years ago, Gran Turismo began with a vision to share the beauty and joy of the automobile. This commemorative controller celebrates the journey we have shared together, and I am deeply grateful to everyone whose passion continues to inspire us.”– Kazunori Yamauchi, CEO of Polyphony Digital Inc.

    – Kazunori Yamauchi, CEO of Polyphony Digital Inc.







    The DualSense Wireless Controller – Gran Turismo Limited Edition will be available in limited quantities globally for a recommended retail price of $84.99 USD/ ¥12,480 (including tax) / €84.99/ £74.99. Actual retailer prices may vary.




    Pre-orders begin on October 22 at 10:00am local time direct from PlayStation (where available), as well as participating retailers. The DualSense Wireless Controller – Gran Turismo Limited Edition controller launches globally starting Dec. 10.




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    Starting at 10:00am ET on October 22, players in the US will be able to pre-order the DualSense Wireless Controller – Gran Turismo Limited Edition direct from PlayStation through direct.playstation.com in limited quantities, while supplies last.
     




    Starting at 10:00am local time on October 22, players in the U.K., France, Germany, Austria, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg, players will be able to pre-order the DualSense Wireless Controller – Gran Turismo Limited Edition direct from PlayStation through playstation.com/store/hardware in limited quantities, while supplies last. 




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    More...]]>     Automated News Feeds XboxBot https://totalgamingnetwork.com/feeds/3546993-microsoft-flight-simulator-releases-national-championship-air-races-and-new-aircraft-pack-today     Introducing XBOX LABS https://totalgamingnetwork.com/feeds/3546990-introducing-xbox-labs Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:00:16 GMT This message was just sent to Team XBOX employees globally. Team, This message was just sent to Team XBOX employees globally.




    Team,




    The first video games emerged some 75 years ago. In the time since, there have been booms and busts, but every year there are more great games to play, more devices to play them, and best of all, more people than ever playing. That growth helped make XBOX what it is today, and we’ve helped shape the industry in return, from bringing hard drives to consoles and online gaming through Xbox Live to Game Pass and cloud gaming, alongside franchises that have brought millions of people together.




    In recent weeks, we’ve seen games rapidly decompiled and rebuilt to run on hardware they were never originally designed to support. Windows PC builds have been translated to run on Apple Silicon or ported to run inside a browser through WebAssembly and WebGPU, the latter now approaching 90% global browser support. Perhaps more surprisingly, we’ve seen many of the biggest games in the world have been remixed into the source code of another.




    These experiments challenge long-held assumptions about our industry: the tether between software and hardware, the boundary between creation and play, and how people discover and experience games. While it is hard to predict the future of gaming, it is easy to see the possibilities in making great games easier to access, giving old games new life and allowing more players to become creators and co-creators. These are unmistakably good outcomes for players, even when (and sometimes because) they challenge our existing business models. To explore these possibilities, I’ve asked Scott to stand-up XBOX LABS, a small group of game makers, engineers and scientists whose job is to turn emerging ideas into things our players and developers can experience. We’ll build in the open, learn from what people do, and measure success by whether more people are playing and creating. 








    I think XBOX has an important role to play here. Coding became the first major workload for agents because they can write, run, and test software. Games share many of those same properties, and people spend more than 72 billion hours a year playing XBOX games, roughly five times the estimated time spent writing code worldwide. We’ve spent 25 years learning how to make great games, and I want our game makers to help shape what these new technologies make possible. As we learn, we’ll share the tools we build with developers across the industry, just as we always have.




    Our priorities aren’t changing. We remain committed to the 4Cs, to making great games, to our hardware and to being responsible stewards of IP and the communities built around it. LABS gives us a way to explore new technology without abandoning the work already underway.




    Asha

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    More...]]>     Automated News Feeds XboxBot https://totalgamingnetwork.com/feeds/3546987-id-xbox-showcase-returns-in-october     Warframe Sets Course for a Distant Star System in Epoch Operation: Taubound https://totalgamingnetwork.com/feeds/3546986-warframe-sets-course-for-a-distant-star-system-in-epoch-operation-taubound Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:30:22 GMT Community is the nexus of everything we do and every choice we make as Warframe (https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/warframe/bps3xf74b9v1)... Community is the nexus of everything we do and every choice we make as Warframe developers. We create games with players, not just for players, and build trust over time through actions that demonstrate we listen. Our players around the world in our XBOX community are a monumental part of that family portrait; they help us make Warframe a better experience for everyone, and they deliver the critical feedback we need to ensure Warframe remains a safe, enjoyable space to spend a little time with friends and family online. To this day, I still pull out my XBOX 360 controller for our live TennoCon demos — it’s one of my favorite peripherals of all time.








    Since Warframe debuted on XBOX One in 2014, we’ve thrived on stories and reports from our welcoming community of players across two generations of XBOX. In that time, we’ve brought them parity in content across platforms, introduced new ways to engage with a more global community with the introduction of cross-play and cross-save, and have dedicated platform-specific resources for players on XBOX to communicate with us directly.




    From fan art, to handwritten thank-you letters, to bug reports and the constructive criticism we need to improve the experience day after day, and year after year, our XBOX community gives us the medicine we need to be stronger, smarter, and more inclusive. And we’re certainly not done yet.








    From Warframe’s humble beginnings, we’ve teased the far-future narrative of Tau, a distant Star System shrouded in mystery. This year, we’re finally going together, and our community of XBOX players can help us get there. Alongside millions of players worldwide, we invite the community to join us in Epoch Operation: Taubound, arriving in Warframe on October 15. This unique, one-time community event will rally players everywhere, anywhere, for the ultimate cooperative challenge: fuel the trip to the distant Star System, Tau. Participation will be rewarded, and XBOX players won’t want to miss out before the event concludes on November 17.




    In Epoch Operation: Taubound, new and returning XBOX players are invited to jump into missions on Eris in The Origin System, where they’ll destroy Infested enemies and obtain a new resource — Moonflesh — to power up the Sentient Mothership, Praghasa, and trade this curious new resource for event rewards. Coveted event rewards highlight what players on XBOX can discover and unlock alongside the community, including brand-new Armor Sets, exclusive event Honoria, Somachords, and other stunning cosmetics ranging from Glyphs, Sigils, Floofs, Syandanas, Signas, Badges, Blueprints, and so much more.








    But that’s not all we have in store for our XBOX community. Also arriving is Prologue to Tau, a bite-sized entry in our single-player cinematic quest campaign that invites players to go hands-on with The Lotus for the first time ever (as seen during TennoLIVE 2026), setting the narrative stakes for this next monumental chapter in Warframe. Players can also finally use their Vessel they customized during TennoCon on the surface of Eris in a unique level and face off in a massive Infested boss fight. These permanent additions to Warframe’s Quest Codex are not time-limited and are available to XBOX players who have completed The Hex and The Old Peace Quests.




    From Tau and back, we are incredibly thankful to our XBOX community for being a part of this journey for 13+ years, and we look forward to the adventures ahead with you.













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    Awaken as an unstoppable warrior and battle alongside your friends in this story-driven free-to-play online action game. Confront warring factions throughout a sprawling interplanetary system as you follow the guidance of the mysterious Lotus and level up your Warframe, build an Arsenal of destructive firepower, and realize your true potential across massive open worlds in this thrilling, genre-defining third-person combat experience.











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    • Just Dance: Decades of Hits is out now for XBOX Series X|S
    • The game offers bespoke choreography for hit songs from the ‘70s to present day, making sure there’s something for everyone on a musical journey through the eras
    • Choreography Director Estelle Manas shares her insights about designing dance moves that took players on a journey through the ages as much as the tracklist





    Just Dance: Decades of Hits is out now for XBOX Series X|S, bringing the hottest hits from different musical eras to one dance floor. Perfect for any game night or party, up to six people can dance locally, using their phones as controllers. Those grooving solo can enjoy the new Adventure mode and its narrative journey, in which you follow Dr. Gigavolt’s daughter Lyra in a playful adventure across six themed worlds to rescue her father. However you play, with hits for every generation from the ’70s to present day, there’s something for everyone.




    Some of the songs included in Just Dance: Decades of Hits are:
    • “Mamma Mia” by ABBA
    • “Uptown Girl” by Billy Joel
    • “Wannabe” by Spice Girls
    • “Stronger” by Britney Spears
    • “Turn Down for What” by DJ Snake & Lil Jon
    • “HOT TO GO!” By Chappell Roan




    The music in Just Dance: Decades of Hits is designed to take players on a musical journey through the generations through dance. We spoke to Choreography Director Estelle Manas, who gave insights on how music and choreography have evolved over the years and how Just Dance: Decades of Hits takes you on a journey through movement as well as song.








    How has dance and choreography evolved through the decades, from the ’70s to now?



    Estelle Manas: What’s fascinating about exploring several decades is seeing just how much dance reflects its era.




    In the ’70s, you find a lot of simple movements that anyone can easily reproduce while adding their own personal touch. In a rather festive, even flamboyant spirit, it’s not about perfection, but rather about style and groove.




    In the ’80s, dance became an integral part of the musical universe because it was everywhere – on TV shows, in music videos, at concerts. With the arrival of hip-hop and pop, dance styles really asserted themselves and aligned with their associated musical genres. You can clearly see the differences in energy and movement quality; everyone expressed their personality through dance. Through her moves, Madonna expressed a female freedom that broke the rules. In “Jump,” we wanted to capture the extravagant and sexy side of rockstars.




    Then, over the decades, styles became increasingly varied and influences blended together, bringing in Dancehall, K-Pop, New Style, Street Jazz… Choreography became a true visual language, a means of expression, a space for freedom, and a way to assert oneself.




    It’s exactly this richness that makes traveling through the decades so fun and rewarding to choreograph.








    How does Just Dance: Decades of Hits take players on a journey through different musical eras through movement?



    EM: We wanted every decade to stand out, not just through the music, but through the overall aesthetics, the costumes, and of course, the choreography.




    Every era has its own unique codes, references, and attitude, so movement allows us to tell the story of that specific time.




    We loved digging into the research, watching old music videos and TV shows, to ensure we stayed authentic while capturing a feeling of joyful nostalgia.




    Ultimately, the goal was to capture the essence of those different styles and translate them into the Just Dance language.




    This way, as players transition from one song to the next, they can truly feel the atmosphere and the dance styles evolve. It’s almost like time traveling, but through dance.








    Just Dance: Decades of Hits is a game where there’s something for every generation. What was it like creating choreography that would appeal and be accessible to kids, grandparents, and everyone in between?



    EM: Being accessible to as many people as possible and meeting our players’ diverse goals is at the heart of everything we do. One of Just Dance’s greatest strengths is bringing multiple generations together through a single game.




    We design intuitive choreographies that anyone can jump into right away, regardless of age or skill level, because togetherness and fun come first. For players looking to push themselves further, we also offer intermediate to extreme difficulty levels.




    Beyond difficulty, we strive for rich variety in characters, worlds, dance styles, and emotions so everyone feels seen and welcome. We even include seated choreographies, so players with limited mobility can fully join the fun.








    Were there any surprising challenges to creating choreography for the game?



    EM: Our ongoing challenge, after so many years and songs, is to keep pushing the boundaries of choreographic diversity. We continuously reinvent ourselves by creating unique characters and distinct worlds for every single track.




    Our greatest strength lies in our extraordinary team of choreographers and dancers. Coming from rich and varied backgrounds, each brings a distinct style, technical mastery, and theatrical flair to the project.




    This year, we took that creativity even further by choreographing a map featuring five coaches for the very first time!








    Is there a song you’re most excited for players to experience?



    EM: There are several! I love them all, and they are each unique and fun.




    But if I had to pick just one, it would be “Wannabe.” It was such a pleasure creating that choreography, directing the dancers to bring out each Spice Girl’s unique character and energy! It makes you want to play as every single one of the five coaches!




    Play Just Dance: Decades of Hits on XBOX Series X|S today!













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    IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE SPANNING 6 DECADES
    Each decade features its own visual identity and carefully curated tracklist, letting you jump between musical eras or build the ultimate throwback-to-modern playlist in one seamless experience. Discover it all through the all-new Adventure Mode, a cheerful story-driven journey that has you dancing your way through the decades.

    DANCE TO SONGS EVERYONE KNOWS
    Celebrate iconic intergenerational hits brought to life with unique choreography, including fan-favorites like:

    – "NUEVAYoL" by Bad Bunny
    – "Manchild" by Sabrina Carpenter
    – "Danza Kuduro" by Lucenzo & Don Omar
    – "Turn Down for What" by DJ Snake & Lil Jon
    – "Feel Good Inc." by Gorillaz
    – "Bye Bye Bye" by *NSYNC
    – "Wannabe" by Spice Girls
    – "No Scrubs" by TLC
    – "It's Tricky" by Run DMC
    – "Uptown Girl" by Billy Joel
    – "Mamma Mia" by ABBA
    AND MORE!

    From easy-to-follow to satisfyingly challenging, this year's track list is made to get players of all ages and styles dancing together!

    DISCOVER A FUN ADVENTURE FOR ALL GENERATIONS
    Explore the decades together in the new Adventure Mode. Discover 6 themed worlds, dance to iconic songs, enjoy fun mini-activities, and unlock exclusive rewards. Only available with Just Dance: Decades of Hits!

    ENDLESS WAYS TO PARTY
    Dance with up to 6 players locally, jump into Party Mode or get moving with Workout Mode. Grab your friends and family, choose your mode or dance, and let the party begin!

    Internet connection, Ubisoft account, Microsoft Account and Game Pass Ultimate or Core (subscriptions sold separately) required to access online multiplayer/features.











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    What’s the story so far? The world is on edge. Major European countries have left NATO, while the United States and its allies grapple with a new political power. Anyone challenging it faces highly trained, merciless soldiers seeking their fortune, even if they have to scorch the earth to get it.




    In Season 5, war comes to Las Vegas with 3 spectacular new maps: Fight on the iconic Las Vegas Strip, inside lavish Casinos, and in the top-secret military base Area 51. Featuring the biggest updates to the combat arsenal yet, with 6 new weapons, 2 new vehicles, a brand new free-to-play royale experience, Rapid Royale, the official launch of Ranked BR, MP Leaderboards, Platoons, major updates to Blackwell Fields and New Sobek City, the brand-new Operation High Roller, and so much more. Are you ready, soldier?




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    A Few Simple Tips







    Valor Mortis is a soulslike, but its systems are built to feed each other. Your blade breaks posture. Your firearms hit weak points. Hitting weak points refills your nephtoglobin (nephto), and killing enemies often drops ammo. Once that loop clicks, you are always one move away from your next advantage.
    • Break their posture. Enemies have a posture meter, similar to Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. Land hits and parries to break it, then follow up with heavy attacks or a powerful finisher.
    • Commit, then parry. You can’t cancel an attack animation into a parry, so never start a swing you can’t finish. On weapons that support it, a clean parry lands with a metallic clang and sets up a counter-attack. A perfect dodge gives you a moment of slow motion.
    • Block, then counter. Counter-attacking right after a block restores the health you lost while blocking. In Valor Mortis, defense is also a way to heal.
    • Make every shot count. Ammo is scarce, so aim down sights at glowing weak points (the pustules, or “lambent blisters”). Detonate the explosive barrels some enemies carry, and shoot glowing red-orange nodes to reveal blocked paths.
    • Burn, then finish. The Fire Transmutation sets enemies alight, and burning enemies are open to finishers.




    Change Your Playstyle with Ambers







    Ambers are where your build gets personal. Some simply make you stronger, but the best ones change how the game plays. Slot them in when you visit a lantern. The more you level William, the more Ambers you can equip, so use catalyst clots from your inventory to push past the next level threshold.




    Here are three that show how far an Amber can take your build:
    • Marksman’s Bane. Lets you parry bullets, and every successful bullet parry gives you a Pistol round. Enemy gunfire becomes a source of ammo.
    • Volatile End. Shooting an enemy’s weak point causes a damaging explosion. Every precise shot now hits even harder.
    • Butcher’s Carnage. Your melee strikes restore health, but you can no longer heal with Ferrofluid Flasks. It rewards staying aggressive and punishes every moment of hesitation.




    Every major boss has a strategy that works best against it. If a fight isn’t going your way, try different Transmutations, firearm combinations, and items from your inventory, and come back with a new plan.




    Explore Every Corner







    Valor Mortis rewards you for exploring, like a metroidvania. Abilities you unlock later open up areas you have already visited. Later levels open into combat arenas with fights across multiple heights, and villages are full of shortcuts and alternate paths.




    The best rewards are off the main path. Echoes of the fallen and journal pages fill in the story of the Crimson Plague. Many Ambers are tucked into optional areas, and you are unlikely to find every one of them in a single playthrough.




    Some of the most powerful enemies in Valor Mortis are also the best hidden. Optional mini-bosses wait in the corners of its interconnected levels for players curious enough to look. You never know what you will discover, or what kind of trouble you will find.




    Ready to Die for Napoleon?







    Valor Mortis is available today for XBOX Series X|S, XBOX on PC, Game Pass, and with support for XBOX Play Anywhere. We can’t wait to see the builds you create and the secrets you uncover.




















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    You served Napoleon. You died for Napoleon. You have risen for Napoleon.
    You are William, a soldier of the Grande Armée brought back from a battlefield grave. But the Europe you awaken to is not the one you sacrificed for. A mysterious plague now sweeps the continent, and you have been reborn with its corrupting power pulsing through your veins.

    HARNESS CORRUPTED POWER
    Each death is a chance to grow stronger. Master a combat system of parries, dashes, and visceral finishers across a variety of weapons. Channel your power to enhance attacks and unlock new supernatural abilities to inflict upon your enemies.

    SECRETS LITTER THE BATTLEFIELD
    Navigate a 19th-century alternate history where the costs of endless war have corrupted the landscape. Use your newfound mobility to outmaneuver the plague-ridden abominations of Napoleon’s Eternal Guard and uncover environmental secrets that may increase your chances of survival.

    UNCOVER A HORRID CONSPIRACY
    Witness a compelling story where historical figures and realities intertwine with elements of horror and the supernatural. Explore beyond the dark corners of the world to discover the truth behind the plague and your unholy resurrection.












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    More...]]>     Automated News Feeds XboxBot https://totalgamingnetwork.com/feeds/3546983-valor-mortis-tips-and-tricks-to-survive-the-crimson-plague     Your Raw Fury Backlog on XBOX Is About to Get a Lot Bigger https://totalgamingnetwork.com/feeds/3546982-your-raw-fury-backlog-on-xbox-is-about-to-get-a-lot-bigger Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:30:43 GMT We hope you’ve cleared some space in your backlog, because there are a lot of Raw Fury games heading your way on XBOX. From getting lost with friends... We hope you’ve cleared some space in your backlog, because there are a lot of Raw Fury games heading your way on XBOX. From getting lost with friends in the mysterious depths of Deep Dish Dungeon, to collecting and fusing monsters in Cassette Beasts 2002, solving a supernatural mystery in The Seance of Blake Manor, and building a rather questionable theme park in My Cannibal Family, there’s plenty to look forward to. And that’s before we even get to what’s next for Kingdom.




    So, strap into your seat and let’s take a look at what Raw Fury is bringing to XBOX.




    Deep Dish Dungeon







    What if a dungeon was something to connect with, rather than just another place to loot?




    That question sits at the heart of Deep Dish Dungeon. We’ve all played the hero who ventures into the sacred ruins of an ancient exotic civilization, steals all its treasures, and escapes just as collapses behind them. We’ve seen this story so many times, but what if we approached it differently? We wanted to turn that familiar idea into its head.




    That’s where Deep Dish Dungeon started.




    Instead, Deep Dish Dungeon asks you to build a deeper connection with the dungeon, learn its history, understand its mysteries, and slowly become part of its world.

    You can venture into the dungeon alone or alongside up to two friends, gathering resources, cooking meals, crafting equipment, building your camp, and discovering new paths through its interconnected depths.

    But most importantly, there’s no hand-holding here. There’s no map telling you where to go, no quest markers, and no one explaining every little secret. Getting lost, experimenting, sharing discoveries with friends and the internet, and figuring things out by yourself is where real fun happens.




    Pay attention, listen to the dungeon, and you might be surprised by what you find. You can play Deep Dish Dungeon on XBOX Series X|S, XBOX on PC, and Game Pass today!










    Cassette Beasts 2002







    Ready to rewind to the early noughties? Cassette Beasts 2002 is coming to XBOX Series X|S and XBOX on PC in March 2027.




    Set in a nostalgic take on 2000s London, you’ll record, battle, and transform into 250+ beasts as you unravel the plans of a mysterious occultist threatening the worlds of man and beasts.  And did we mention you can combine any two monsters together?




    Want to see more? Keep an eye out for the upcoming Cassette Beasts Showcase which will be officially announced in October, where we’ll reveal much more about the follow-up to the original Cassette Beasts!















    Séance of Blake Manor







    A guest has disappeared. Nobody seems to have noticed. And in two days, a séance is scheduled to take place. The Séance of Blake Manor brings its supernatural mystery to XBOX Series X|S, XBOX on PC and Game Pass on October 27.




    Set in 1897 Ireland, you’ll step into the shoes of investigator Declan Ward and travel to the remote Blake Manor to uncover what’s going on there.  Explore the manor, subtly interrogate your fellow guests, and bear witness to many mysteries and otherworldly occurrences. Gather evidence, consider motives, and piece everything together using your mind map to make deductions, and perhaps you’ll be able to uncover a culprit.















    Kingdom III



    Earlier this year, we announced Kingdom III: Rising Realms during the Xbox Gamescom Showcase, and you got your first glimpse of its shattered realms in an early gameplay preview.

    This time, you adventure through a fabled world, riddled with myths and creatures, as you prepare to face your greatest threat yet: the Greed King. New strategic options, including powerful Elite units and your home base castle (more on that soon!) give you more ways to play, alone or with friends.

    Kingdom III: Rising Realms     will arrive on XBOX Series X|S and XBOX on PC in 2027.















    Kingdom Two Crowns: Pharaoh Lands







    And that’s not all for the Kingdom! Before Kingdom III: Rising Realms arrives, a new adventure awaits in Kingdom Two Crowns.

    Beneath a scorching sun, Pharaoh Lands takes you to Valley of the Kings for a new campaign set in ancient Egypt-inspired setting! Reclaim divine lands as you face new Greed, recruit a new troop type to defend your Kingdom, discover new mounts, and solve riddles to uncover the source of the chaos consuming these lands!




    Pharaoh Lands is coming to XBOX this December. Kingdom Two Crowns is available XBOX Series X|S, XBOX on PC, and Game Pass.








    My Cannibal Family







    Imagine this: you’ve just mutated into a flesh-eating monster. There’s nowhere else to turn – so what do you do? You lure people to your abandoned fairground, of course.




    My Cannibal Family is a multiplayer monster simulator where you and up to three friends build your own deadly theme park of horror. By day, construct attractions and lure in unsuspecting visitors. By night, use stealth attacks and carefully placed traps to harvest your guests and feed your growing family of loveable mutants.




    Does that sound appetising? Then check out the game when it launches next year on XBOX Series X|S and XBOX on PC.















    Raw Fury Games You Can Jump into Now



    Rivage







    Wake up aboard the A.R.E.S, a research station trapped in a cosmic anomaly. Your crew is missing, something has gone terribly wrong, and your only way out is to start finding answers.

    Rivage is a first-person puzzle adventure inspired by classic escape room games, set within a beautifully handcrafted space station filled with interconnected puzzles and mysteries. Explore your surroundings, find what is left of your crew, and solve the kind of puzzles that will haunt you until you solve them.

    Can you uncover what happened and escape before the A.R.E.S becomes your tomb?

    Rivage is available now on XBOX Series X|S and XBOX on PC.















    Monsters Are Coming







    Beware, Monsters are Coming! In this Tower-Survivor rogue-lite you protect an ever-moving city from unrelenting hordes. Build a city on wheels, gather resources, fortify your defenses, and watch your beautiful construction of death crushing your enemies.




    And there’s even more chaos waiting. The latest DLC, Madness Builds, takes you into the Elemental Scrapyard alongside the Mad Scientist, a hero turning science into weaponized art, bringing new Town Halls, new relics, buildings, monsters and more to experiment with!




    With Halloween approaching, the free Pumpkin Panic update has been quietly leaving a few spooky surprises behind since October 6….

    Play Monsters Are Coming! today on XBOX Series X|S, XBOX on PC, and with XBOX Game Pass. Play it on both console and PC at no additional cost with XBOX Play Anywhere.












    The post Your Raw Fury Backlog on XBOX Is About to Get a Lot Bigger appeared first on XBOX Wire.



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    Hello Puzzlers and PlayStation fans! The team at Coin Crew Games is excited to share that Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School will be coming to PS5 on November 5. To celebrate, we are sharing some deep-dive information about what players can expect in this sequel that expands the first game from a more linear narrative to a whole new open-world campus. Of course, you can also expect couch or online co-op play available from the get go between the full campus, story and all of its puzzles.









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    Whether you played the first game or not, Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School is open to everyone and represents a more fully-realized campus experience. We want the Academy to feel like a place players can get lost in, filled with characters, quests, secrets, and plenty of reasons to explore between escapes.








    Welcome (back) to campus



    Our campus is broken up into several distinct sections, each filled to the brim with quests and puzzles for you to encounter throughout the journey. For this lesson, we’re sharing new details on the Headmaster’s Tower and Humanities Campus, which makes a more expanded return from the first game after [spoiler!] Quanty burned down the library in the first game.








    The Headmaster’s Tower was one of the first spaces we worked on when designing the updated visuals in Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School and it inspired the most discussion about how to make a space feel truly “Academic” and further push the worldbuilding before expanding on each location’s unique identities. Players will get a sense of the Academy’s history more than ever with this area while still discovering plenty of playful and strange puzzles.








    This also led us back to the Headmaster’s Office, which was the setting of our very first escape in the original Escape Academy. The location became our visual target as we began leveling up the art style for Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School. We hope players will see how we pushed the visual identity of the Academy further while still making it recognizable to returning players.








    From concepts to being fully realized, the Humanities Campus has seen the most deviation from the first entry’s 2D map layout. It was a fun challenge designing this game to be more open world as we went through a lot of iteration with this area. At first, things felt too open, and we eventually found lots of new ways for players to engage with the area like interactable landmarks, side quests and escapes.




    As the art director, one of my favorite parts of building the game has been making the world itself part of the experience. Puzzles aren’t strictly limited to rooms anymore. This campus itself will reward you for staying curious.








    Because part of the Humanities Campus had to be rebuilt after the first game’s story, I expanded on the classical architecture inspiration from the original game’s library design. Compared to the rough and gritty industrial vibes of the Science Campus, or the colorful Arts Campus, I wanted to give this area a cozier feel, that might encourage a quiet coffee break or a philosophical puzzle discussion amongst students, while still inspiring some sense of mystery and discovery between its faculty offices, classrooms and library.




    You won’t have access to the Humanities Campus right away, but you’ll catch glimpses of it often with a striking keyhole-shaped fountain that can be seen across some of the best sightseeing spots on campus for you and the other students. This is intentional as we designed the campus itself to be its own living, breathing puzzle for you to unravel; we want exploration to feel as rewarding as puzzle-solving. Our hope is to create moments where players see something interesting before they understand how to reach it.




    We also hid a lot of keyhole embellishments all around the Academy, see if you can find them all.








    That’s all for today’s lesson. The team and I are thrilled to be bringing Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School back to PlayStation fans around the world when the game launches for PlayStation 5 on November 5. We can’t wait for players to explore the Academy, uncover its secrets, meet new and returning faces, and discover that there’s much more to this school than meets the eye.




    Stay tuned for more updates about the game.



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    Picture this: A chilly autumn breeze ripples through the forest as a battalion of Automatons amble towards an outpost. They move together like cogs in a larger wheel, chanting in their electric tongues as they march, when a peal of thunder breaks their mechanical trance.

    But it’s not thunder. It’s you, Helldiver– Liberty’s sharpest shooter taking aim from inside the tree line, busting them down to bolts and puddles of bubbling oil.









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    On October 20, the Ministry of Defense will authorize deployment of the Scope of Authority Premium Warbond* – the next leap forward in long-range and clandestine combat solutions to guarantee your squad never misses the mark.




    Weapons & Stratagems








    The R-40 Sightliner bolt-action sniper rifle | The best sniper knows the balance of stability and power is a delicate one, and a primary sniper rifle that can balance both is a tall order. After extensive research and trials in the Ministry of Defense, they have developed an elegant solution: The R-40 Sightliner bolt-action sniper rifle. Your trusty sidekick with the eagle eyes, the Sightliner can provide powerful armor piercing rounds and long-range precision.









    P-44 Mist | The perfect companion to the exactitude of a sniper rifle primary is something that can provide that same steadfastness with the speed and versatility of a pistol. That brings us to the purpose-built P-44 Mist, a one-handed machine pistol designed for a compact carry. If the enemy closes in on you, carve a path out with the help of the P-44!









    AMW-20 Apex | As we have faced larger and more heavily-armored foes, we have responded by making a more powerful and armor-penetrating, backpack-fed, colossal anti-materiel rifle featuring assisted reload: the AMW-20 Apex. The Apex is far from subtle, but there is not much in the galaxy that could survive an assault from it.









    LAS-44 Nova | For the advanced tech-loving teams, there is a new entry to the LAS series of energy weapons: the LAS-44 Nova! This sleek rifle has the luxury of infinite ammo provided by weapons of its type, but it fires a high-precision non-explosive thermal projectile after a short charge cycle. A new optimization routine designed specifically for better cooldown performance means your rifle will be firing longer after all targets have been eliminated.








    G-11 Caltrops | When thrown, the G-11 Caltrops scatters a wide field of proximity-detonated submunitions that slow and stun foes, making them easier to get in your sights.




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    Long distance shooters know better than anyone how much time you spend in the cover of nature to get your shot. That’s why the SS-33 Mimetic Marshal light armor is inspired by old-fashioned ghillie suits without sacrificing on modern tactical polish. Utilizing state-of-the-art light-diffusing netting and adaptive fiber technology, the Mimetic Marshall, and the coordinating Mimetic Mesh cape and player card, will let you blend into your surroundings while keeping you light enough on your feet to move in on your mark.







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    If your tactical approach mixes in more forward marching than camping in the bushes, the SS-15 Focal Point medium armor can round out the edges of your loadout with integrated adaptive camouflage and cutting-edge optics in a stylish asymmetrical visor. The Focal Point armor looks best paired with the Boundary Banner cape and player card.




    No matter which one you choose for the job, both armors are equipped with the Stationary Shroud passive, which reduces weapon sway and detection range by mimicking foliage concealment while in the crouched or prone position. Crouch down and watch as your Helldiver disappears into the wilderness around you: the perfect cover.




    Along with the impressive stratagems, weapons, and armors, you’ll also get the Manual Ballistic Projection emote and a new title to claim to demonstrate your prowess as a distance shooter: Longshot.








    Helldivers, your scope of authority has just been widened – time to set your sights on enemies of Managed Democracy once and for all. The Scope of Authority Premium Warbond launches October 20!




    *Requires base game, Super Credits and game progression to unlock.



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    • Puzzle-platformer using color for progression.
    • The developers used color and music to celebrate the culture of Chile.
    • Out now on XBOX Series X|S.





    Colorbound is a puzzle-platformer in which you play as Anku, a boy who lives in the mountains of Chile with his grandmother. His grandfather, Eloy, has passed away, and Anku and his grandmother remember the color Eloy brought to their lives through his music. Panpipe Studio turns this idea into reality, using color and music to amplify its story of love, loss, and family.




    The game began as a concept created for the Latin American Games Showcase Game Jam in 2025, inspired by the theme, “What the eyes don’t see, the heart doesn’t feel.” Players see this idea echoed almost immediately in the hints offered throughout the game: “If you can’t see it, it can’t affect you.” What started as an exploration of light and shadow developed into a pastel-hued platforming adventure. But color extends beyond Colorbound’s mechanics—it becomes a representation of Andean culture, the culture that the game’s developer, Isaías Arrué, wanted to celebrate.








    While the name of the game is Colorbound, music forms a vital part of its identity as well. The panpipe (la zampoña, as it’s called in the game) is the item Anku collects to begin his journey, and it’s also the object that sparks the reunion at the heart of the story. It’s a well-known instrument in Andean folk music, making la zampoña the perfect connection between the game’s use of color and its music. Together, the two create much of the magic of Colorbound.








    Anku’s story is ultimately one of joy, even as it explores themes of loss, and the developer evokes that sense of joy through color and music alike. The pastel palette, inspired by watercolor, is meant to create a cozy sense of nostalgia, while the music immerses players in the lives of Anku and his grandfather and evokes the atmosphere of the Andean region. Music was an inspiration for Colorbound, and it’s our hope that the game will inspire players to learn more about the Aymara culture featured in it.




    Colorbound is a colorful tribute to the culture of the Andes, but at its core, its themes appeal to all players: a story of family that reminds us that even after someone is gone, the color they brought into our lives can remain.




















    Colorbound


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    Bring the world around you to life with the power of color in Colorbound, a vibrant palette-platformer. Join Anku on a heartfelt journey to reunite his late grandfather’s band by using color to shape the world around you. As you journey, you’ll solve puzzles, uncover secrets, and help a family of musicians come together one last time.

    A Farewell Tour For Your Grandfather
    Anku’s grandfather was a beloved musician to his people, but his band has long since scattered. Now, with only memories and a special gift, Anku must journey across diverse landscapes to find the missing musicians, reignite their passions, and give his grandfather the farewell he deserves. Along the way, you’ll use color to brighten the canvas, turning obstacles into opportunities, and puzzles into music!


    Change Colors to Change The World
    In Colorbound, you will collect colors onto your palette which can be used to overcome logic and light platforming puzzles. From lush forests to forgotten cities, Colorbound’s overworld offers a variety of mind-bending puzzles that span a variety of locations and aesthetics.


    Finding Balance
    Not all colors behave the same way. Some may be lighter, allowing objects to float away once painted, while other colors are heavier and may drop down. Using this to your advantage can help Anku cross the treacherous terrain to reach his destination.


    Rooted in Culture
    Colorbound draws inspiration from the Aymara culture of the Andes, blending traditional music and art styles with an indie-gem-inspired puzzle platformer experience. Informed by Panpipe Studio’s Chilean culture and heritage, Colorbound celebrates the rich culture of South America while delivering a universal story of love, loss, and the power of art.











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    Hey, y’all! O’Dell and Kristen are back this week to talk about games we recently wrapped up, our newest adventures, and check in on listener letters (email us a pspodcast@sony.com). Plus, Jim and Gillen return to interview Fuse Games co-founder Matt Webster and Creative Director Kieran Crimmins about the recent launch of Star Wars: Galactic Racer.




    Stuff We Talked About
    • Next week’s release highlights:
      • Valor Mortis | PS5 (October 13)
      • Planet Zoo 2 | PS5 (October 13)
      • Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 | PS5 (October 14)
      • The Witch’s Bakery | PS5 (October 14)
      • Ratatan | PS5 (October 14)
      • Bluey’s Happy Snaps | PS5 (October 15)
      • Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse | PS5 (October 15)




    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 DMZ deep dive — Get all the details on the returning extraction mode coming to the latest entry when the game launches on October 23. Learn the tactics you need for a successful run and how to use your Forward Operating Base and other tools.




    Warhammer Survivors arrives November 10 — Check out new characters like Morvenn Vahl and the unique ways you can take out endless hordes of enemies in this unexpected crossover.








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    More...]]>     Automated News Feeds PlayStationBot https://totalgamingnetwork.com/feeds/3546922-share-of-the-week-marvels-wolverine-allies-villains     DMZ — 5 Features to Get Excited for in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4’s New Mode https://totalgamingnetwork.com/feeds/3546921-dmz-5-features-to-get-excited-for-in-call-of-duty-modern-warfare-4s-new-mode Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:00:13 GMT Call of Duty’s upcoming DMZ mode sounds like it’s shaping up to be something special. Set on the new Haijin map and inspired by the events and... Call of Duty’s upcoming DMZ mode sounds like it’s shaping up to be something special. Set on the new Haijin map and inspired by the events and locations from Modern Warfare 4’s Campaign, this open-world combat environment will challenge you to loot, complete objectives, fight both enemies and rival Operators, and extract before everything you’ve earned is lost.




    Recent intel drops on the official Call of Duty Blog have given us a much clearer picture of what awaits in Haijin when DMZ launches as part of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. Players who have digitally pre-ordered or pre-purchased Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 can gain Early Access to the game’s Campaign starting Friday, October 16 and all of DMZ starting Tuesday, October 20.








    The events within DMZ are set after the main MW4 Campaign, leaving a power vacuum in its wake. Now it’s up to you to identify a new, mysterious threat and dismantle its operations across the DMZ through various deployments. From scavenging for crafting materials and experimenting with new technology, to leveling up an Operator, the mode sounds like it offers plenty to look forward to. Here are five features to get excited for when you begin your deployment.




    Crafting with the 3D Printer



    The 3D Printer will be available back at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) between deployments and will serve as your primary crafting station to build equipment and upgrades for your loadout before you drop into Haijin.




    The Call of Duty Blog shares that, as you progress through the DMZ, you’ll unlock new crafting recipes to create more powerful equipment – as well as upgrades to the 3D Printer and even the Forward Operating Base itself. Recipes can also be found on deployments and, presuming you extract in one piece, you can then craft those items for your Operator back at the FOB.




    When focused on crafting new equipment, the two key things you’ll be looking for when looting on deployments will be Resources and 3D Printer Ingredients – these are the two types of main elements to craft all items.








    There are four basic Resources to find during a deployment: Synthetics, Electronics, Chemicals, and Metals, automatically broken down from looted items, into your Backpack and Stash. 3D Printer Ingredients are rarer materials found in specific areas of Haijin and are valuable as an ingredient to make a new Item. Examples include Binding Catalyst, Biomaterials, Detonators, and Control Units, to name a few.




    Once you have enough of these two types of materials, you can select how many copies of an item you want to craft at once, then choose where crafted items go: send completed items directly to your Stash for later or equip them directly to your Operator to quickly prepare for the next deployment.




    Having this flexibility in how you want to engage the enemy during your deployment can open a variety of experiences in DMZand can make each deployment feel like it matters, even if you come back to the FOB with zero kills to your name – at least you’ve got handful of electronics or a comms module to make it worth your time.




    Running Story Missions & Dynamic Ops



    Extraction shooters are always more engaging when every deployment has a clear purpose. That’s not going to be problem with DMZ as it will offer three ways to deploy: Story Missions, Dynamic Operations, and Free Roam. Of those, Story Missions and Dynamic Operations are two that really stand out with their defined objectives and high-tier rewards.








    According to the Call of Duty Blog, Story Missions will feature narrative-led deployments that you can complete and replay, though some remain locked until prerequisites are met. Each entry provides briefing intel, required objectives, and rewards – usually high-value gear and DMZ Cash – along with options for a random mission and additional milestone rewards.




    Dynamic Operations, meanwhile, give squads multiple goals to pursue within the DMZ. After deploying, you choose an operation and complete its objectives to earn DMZ XP, Cash, and the ability to call in a Supply Drop filled with unpredictable loot. That extra payoff adds anticipation to every successful Op while making Dynamic Operations a promising source of both Cash and XP.




    Customizing Your Own Operator



    Persistent Operators may be DMZ’s most exciting feature because they allow Haijin to leave a lasting mark on you. You’ll begin with two Operator slots, and unlock a third as you progress through DMZ levels. Each Operator then grows stronger by surviving deployments and earning DMZ XP.




    Each successful exfil levels up your Operator’s Dog Tags, and this is the key to gaining Trait Points for your Operator. You can invest those points across the Warfighter, Scout, and Survivalist Trait Trees, creating a meaningful choice between specialization and flexibility: with a maximum of 18 points to earn, and a choice of over 60 Trait Points to augment your Operator, you can tailor each Operator to your skills and preferred role.








    For example, Warfighter Traits include Combat Resistance, Quick Fix, and Viper Sense; Scout Traits include improved Thermal Padding, UAV Upgrade, and Field Crafting; while Survivalist Traits include Faster and Free Revives, increased Consumable Duration, and many more.




    But here’s where it gets dicey: if an Operator fails to extract and becomes MIA, you must either recover them with DMZ Cash or dismiss them. Because recovery costs rise with Trait investment, bringing back a high-level Operator becomes increasingly expensive. Recovered Operators keep their Traits but lose their gear, putting real weight behind every deployment.




    All the Looting



    The chase for loot is at the heart of every extraction shooter, and DMZ makes each haul matter beyond the current deployment. Returning to base with a pack full of supplies doesn’t just feel rewarding – it improves your chances of success the next time you enter Hajin.




    Once you drop into a deployment, looting should be a top priority. Searching containers provides resources for combat, supports marked Operations, strengthens your position in Hajin, and offers a reliable way to earn DMZ XP and advance the FOB.








    Everything you acquire – including the contents of your Bank and Stash – is shared across all Active Duty Operators. That makes specialized Scout Traits valuable beyond a single character: you can send a skilled looter after high-value items, then equip those resources on the Operator best suited to a different type of action during your subsequent deployment.




    Once you understand the basics, use the 3D Printer at the FOB to learn where specific materials are most likely to appear. Those hints can guide your route through Hajin and help you focus on locations that contain the resources your next craft requires.




    Extracting Like There’s No Tomorrow



    Now it all leads to this: getting out alive. If you’ve ever played an extraction shooter, you know there’s nothing quite like calling in an extraction and waiting for the ride out while every nearby threat closes in. That final sprint to exfil is where all the planning, looting, and hard-won progress are put on the line. Now it’s DMZ’s turn to make your hands sweaty and get your heart rate up.




    That’s what excites us the most: the stories you’ll tell about escaping Hajin against all odds, carrying out the loot you needed, and keeping a hard-earned Operator alive for one more deployment.








    Taken together, these systems make every deployment feel like part of a larger journey – one where the gear you craft, the missions you complete, the Operators you develop, and the loot you recover all feed into the next high-stakes run. Find out whether you’ll have what it takes to survive Haijin when DMZ launches as part of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. Pre-order Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 today to gain Early Access to the game’s Campaign starting Friday, October 16 and all of DMZ starting Tuesday, October 20.




















    Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 4 – Vault Edition


    Activision Publishing Inc.



    ☆☆☆☆☆



    ★★★★★





    $99.99




    Pre-order









    Pre-order loyalty discount for previous Call of Duty® owners: 10% off Modern Warfare® 4 Vault Edition for eligible players*.

    Pre-order any digital edition and receive:

    – Inner Circuit Weapon Blueprint – Unlock the Inner Circuit Weapon Blueprint in Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 4 at launch. Show off the Xbox 25th Anniversary Edition on Xbox Series X|S only**
    – Items for immediate use in Call of Duty®: Black Ops 7 and Call of Duty®: Warzone***. Also available in Modern Warfare® 4 at launch:
    — Hunter Killer Operator Skin – Immediately unlock the Hunter Killer Operator Skin
    — Gilded Pearl Camo Pack – Immediately unlock the Moonlit Pearl weapon camo. Plus, get access to unlock the Gilded Ruin weapon camo.
    – Campaign Early Access, starting October 16th****

    The Vault Edition includes:

    – Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 4
    – Hostile Alliance Operator Pack
    — 4 Operator Skins: Price, Valeria, Ghost, Blix
    – Special Forces Operator Pack
    — 4 Operator Skins representing the United Kingdom, Germany, France, and South Korea, each with voice packs in their local languages
    – Signature Weapon Collection
    — 5 Signature Weapons
    – BlackCell (1 Season)*****
    — Includes: Battle Pass, 20 Tier Skips, 1,100 CP and more
    – DMZ Deployment Bonus
    — Additional bonus content in DMZ

    War erupts on the Korean Peninsula as North Korea launches a full-scale invasion that threatens to destabilize the world in Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 4.

    A young squad of South Korean soldiers fight to survive on the collapsing front lines, while half a world away a vengeful Captain Price wages a personal war from the shadows as he stays one step ahead of those hunting him. As Price’s off-book mission collides with the forces behind the invasion, the war spreads beyond anyone’s control.

    Modern Warfare® 4 pushes the series into darker and more dangerous territory, where consequence and escalation bring long-running storylines to a powerful and emotional breaking point.

    – Campaign drops players into trench warfare in Korea, close-quarters combat in New York, high-octane chases through Paris, SAS night raids in Mumbai, and city-wide assaults to reclaim occupied territory.
    – Multiplayer delivers grounded, precise combat where fluid movement, player choice, and greater control define every engagement.
    – In DMZ, players operate as an off-the-books asset behind enemy lines, where every extraction run into contested territory forces hard choices about which objectives to pursue, what to secure, and when to get out.


    Available on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox on PC, not available on Xbox One. Not on Xbox Game Pass this year.

    Online Multiplayer requires a Game Pass Essential subscription (sold separately).

    TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot required for PC, other security measures may be enforced. Learn more at https://support.activision.com/tpm.

    *Based on MSRP, discount applied at checkout. To qualify, must own and have played one of the following Call of Duty® titles on the same Xbox account as being used for current Pre-order: Modern Warfare® (2019), Modern Warfare® 2 Campaign Remastered (2020), Black Ops Cold War, Vanguard, Modern Warfare® II (2022), Modern Warfare® III (2023), Black Ops 6, or Black Ops 7. Offer subject to change, applies to Pre-orders only. Offer valid until 23rd October 2026. Visit support.activision.com/mw4 for full details.

    **Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 4 on Xbox Series X|S / Xbox on PC required to redeem. The Inner Circuit Weapon Blueprint features an Xbox 25th Anniversary visual treatment when used on Xbox Series X|S. On all other supported platforms, the Blueprint will appear with its authentic mil-spec visual treatment. Must be redeemed by October 23rd, 2027.

    ***Call of Duty®: Black Ops 7 or Call of Duty®: Warzone on Xbox Series X|S / Xbox PC required to redeem. Sold / downloaded separately. Must be redeemed by October 23rd, 2027.

    ****Actual play time subject to possible outages and applicable time zone differences. Actual platform availability and start date subject to change.

    *****BlackCell, Battle Pass, Call of Duty® Points and Tier Skips will be accessible in Modern Warfare® 4 upon availability of the Season 1 Battle Pass in-game. Redemption applies to one Season of the Modern Warfare® 4 Battle Pass only.

    Content, features, services, online play, and support not available in all regions, and may vary, change, or terminate.

    Requires an Activision account and acceptance of the Activision Software License and Services Agreement. A mobile phone number linked to your Activision account may be required to play Modern Warfare® 4.

    Additional storage space may be required for mandatory game updates.

    For more information, please visit www.callofduty.com.

    ©/TM/® 2026 Activision Publishing, Inc. This product contains software technology licensed from Id Software ('Id Technology'). Id Technology © 1999-2026 Id Software, Inc.






























    Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 4


    Activision Publishing Inc.



    ☆☆☆☆☆



    ★★★★★





    $69.99




    Pre-order









    Pre-order any digital edition and receive:

    – Inner Circuit Weapon Blueprint – Unlock the Inner Circuit Weapon Blueprint in Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 4 at launch. Show off the Xbox 25th Anniversary Edition on Xbox Series X|S only*
    – Items for immediate use in Call of Duty®: Black Ops 7 and Call of Duty®: Warzone**. Also available in Modern Warfare® 4 at launch:
    — Hunter Killer Operator Skin – Immediately unlock the Hunter Killer Operator Skin
    — Gilded Pearl Camo Pack – Immediately unlock the Moonlit Pearl weapon camo. Plus, get access to unlock the Gilded Ruin weapon camo.
    – Campaign Early Access, starting October 16th***

    War erupts on the Korean Peninsula as North Korea launches a full-scale invasion that threatens to destabilize the world in Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 4.

    A young squad of South Korean soldiers fight to survive on the collapsing front lines, while half a world away a vengeful Captain Price wages a personal war from the shadows as he stays one step ahead of those hunting him. As Price’s off-book mission collides with the forces behind the invasion, the war spreads beyond anyone’s control.

    Modern Warfare® 4 pushes the series into darker and more dangerous territory, where consequence and escalation bring long-running storylines to a powerful and emotional breaking point.

    – Campaign drops players into trench warfare in Korea, close-quarters combat in New York, high-octane chases through Paris, SAS night raids in Mumbai, and city-wide assaults to reclaim occupied territory.
    – Multiplayer delivers grounded, precise combat where fluid movement, player choice, and greater control define every engagement.
    – In DMZ, players operate as an off-the-books asset behind enemy lines, where every extraction run into contested territory forces hard choices about which objectives to pursue, what to secure, and when to get out.


    Available on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox on PC, not available on Xbox One. Not on Xbox Game Pass this year.

    Online Multiplayer requires a Game Pass Essential subscription (sold separately).

    TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot required for PC, other security measures may be enforced. Learn more at https://support.activision.com/tpm.

    *Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 4 on Xbox Series X|S / Xbox on PC required to redeem. The Inner Circuit Weapon Blueprint features an Xbox 25th Anniversary visual treatment when used on Xbox Series X|S. On all other supported platforms, the Blueprint will appear with its authentic mil-spec visual treatment. Must be redeemed by October 23rd, 2027.

    **Call of Duty®: Black Ops 7 or Call of Duty®: Warzone on Xbox Series X|S / Xbox PC required to redeem. Sold / downloaded separately. Must be redeemed by October 23rd, 2027.

    ***Actual play time subject to possible outages and applicable time zone differences. Actual platform availability and start date subject to change.

    Content, features, services, online play, and support not available in all regions, and may vary, change, or terminate.

    Requires an Activision account and acceptance of the Activision Software License and Services Agreement. A mobile phone number linked to your Activision account may be required to play Modern Warfare® 4.

    Additional storage space may be required for mandatory game updates.

    For more information, please visit www.callofduty.com.

    ©/TM/® 2026 Activision Publishing, Inc. This product contains software technology licensed from Id Software ('Id Technology'). Id Technology © 1999-2026 Id Software, Inc.






























    Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 4 – Vault Edition Upgrade


    Activision Publishing Inc.



    ☆☆☆☆☆
    28



    ★★★★★





    $30




    Get it now









    Upgrade to the Vault Edition and receive the following bonus content*:

    – Hostile Alliance Operator Pack
    — 4 Operator Skins: Price, Valeria, Ghost, Blix
    – Special Forces Operator Pack
    — 4 Operator Skins representing the United Kingdom, Germany, France, and South Korea, each with voice packs in their local languages
    – Signature Weapon Collection
    — 5 Signature Weapons
    – BlackCell (1 Season)**
    — Includes: Battle Pass, 20 Tier Skips, 1,100 CP and more
    – DMZ Deployment Bonus
    — Additional bonus content in DMZ


    Available on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox on PC, not available on Xbox One. Not on Xbox Game Pass this year.

    *Requires existing ownership of the digital version of Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 4 on Xbox Series X|S / Xbox PC (sold separately).

    **BlackCell, Battle Pass, Call of Duty® Points and Tier Skips will be accessible in Modern Warfare® 4 upon availability of the Season 1 Battle Pass in-game. Redemption applies to one Season of the Modern Warfare® 4 Battle Pass only.

    For more information, please visit www.callofduty.com.

    ©/TM/® 2026 Activision Publishing, Inc. This product contains software technology licensed from Id Software ('Id Technology'). Id Technology © 1999-2026 Id Software, Inc.











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    More...]]>     Automated News Feeds XboxBot https://totalgamingnetwork.com/feeds/3546921-dmz-5-features-to-get-excited-for-in-call-of-duty-modern-warfare-4s-new-mode     Next Week on XBOX: New Games for October 12 to 16 https://totalgamingnetwork.com/feeds/3546909-next-week-on-xbox-new-games-for-october-12-to-16 Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:31:44 GMT 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... 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!























    Castlevania: Belmont's Curse


    KONAMI



    ☆☆☆☆☆



    ★★★★★





    $29.99




    Pre-order


















    Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse – October 15
    XBOX Play Anywhere




    1499. Paris is engulfed in flames as monstrous creatures suddenly emerge from the shadows. Trevor Belmont, the hero who defeated Dracula, ventures into the burning streets with his daughter, Rose Belmont. Armed with the legendary holy whip, the Vampire Killer, they hunt down the beasts bleeding from the looming castle. Rose is soon swept up in the dark conspiracy that lurks beneath. Will she succeed in saving Paris from devastation?
































    Deep Dish Dungeon


    Raw Fury AB



    ☆☆☆☆☆



    ★★★★★






    Get it now


















    Deep Dish Dungeon – October 13
    Game Pass / XBOX Play Anywhere




    Deep Dish Dungeon is a dungeon crawler and exploration game that rewards curiosity and resourcefulness. In an atmospheric environment, explore corridors, rooms and passageways solo or with up to two friends, and gather resources to improve your camping site. Craft tools and cook nourishing meals to bolster strength throughout the journey, and unravel the enigma that lies within the shadows.
































    Planet Zoo 2


    Frontier Developments



    ☆☆☆☆☆



    ★★★★★





    $49.99




    Pre-order


















    Planet Zoo 2 – October 13
    XBOX Play Anywhere




    Build a wilder world in Planet Zoo 2 – the sequel to the beloved zoo simulation game. Let your creativity soar by constructing and managing distinctive zoos around the world, full of awe-inspiring animals, including fully aquatic and flying species for the first time. Plus, take the next step in animal conservation and release your species into customisable, expansive Wildlife Reserves.
































    Valor Mortis


    Lyrical Games



    ☆☆☆☆☆



    ★★★★★






    Get it now


















    Valor Mortis – October 13
    Game Pass / XBOX Play Anywhere




    You served Napoleon. You died for Napoleon. You have risen for Napoleon. You are William, a soldier of the Grande Armée brought back from a battlefield grave. But the Europe you awaken to is not the one you sacrificed for. A mysterious plague now sweeps the continent, and you have been reborn with its corrupting power pulsing through your veins. Each death is a chance to grow stronger. Master a combat system of parries, dashes, and visceral finishers across a variety of weapons. Channel your power to enhance attacks and unlock new supernatural abilities to inflict upon your enemies.

























    Just Dance: Decades of Hits


    Ubisoft



    ☆☆☆☆☆
    167



    ★★★★★






    Get it now















    Just Dance: Decades of Hits – October 13




    Celebrate iconic intergenerational hits brought to life with unique choreography. Each decade features its own visual identity and carefully curated tracklist, letting you jump between musical eras or build the ultimate throwback-to-modern playlist in one seamless experience. Discover it all through the all-new Adventure Mode, a cheerful story-driven journey that has you dancing your way through the decades.

























    Harvest Moon: Echoes of Teradea


    Natsume Inc.



    ☆☆☆☆☆



    ★★★★★





    $49.99




    Pre-order















    Harvest Moon: Echoes of Teradea – October 14




    Embark on an unforgettable journey through the enchanting world of Teradea, where peaceful farm life meets thrilling adventure! Raised in the quiet comfort of Bloomfield Village, your life is about to change forever. A mysterious mist creeps from the Forest of Echoes, wild beasts roam under the cover of night, and strange disasters threaten villages across the land. Venture across a vast, living landscape filled with hidden caves, remote islands, lively towns, and long-forgotten secrets. Between your travels, cultivate your farm, raise animals, harvest crops, and build a place to call home. Guided by the Harvest Goddess and aided by the friends you’ll meet along the way, you’ll find new ways to grow, explore, and lend a hand wherever it’s needed.

























    Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2


    Devolver Digital, Big Fan Games



    ☆☆☆☆☆



    ★★★★★






    $24.99

    $22.49




    Pre-order















    Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 – October 14




    Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 is the brutal and fast-paced sequel to retro FPS Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun. Following directly on from the end of Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun, your duty takes you to new locations in a branching, single-player campaign that effortlessly blends the grimdark Warhammer 40,000 universe with a fast-paced first-person shooter.
































    Bluey's Happy Snaps


    Gameloft



    ☆☆☆☆☆
    1



    ★★★★★






    Get it now


















    Bluey’s Happy Snaps – October 15
    Game Pass / Smart Delivery / XBOX Play Anywhere




    Play, explore, and capture moments with Bluey and Bingo in this photo-powered adventure across familiar spots from the show. Snap memories solo or side-by-side with a second player, discover Australian wildlife, and turn in-game moments into real fun for Real Life. Bluey and Bingo have found Dad’s old camera (back from when he was cool). Take it with you around Bluey’s hometown of Brisbane as you snap photos of the games you play, chase bin chickens and uncover hidden surprises. Each snapshot is saved to your own scrapbook, where you can keep your best moments.
































    Chained Beasts


    Featherweight Games



    ☆☆☆☆☆



    ★★★★★






    Get it now


















    Chained Beasts – October 15
    Game Pass / XBOX Play Anywhere




    Step into the Colosseum chained to your friends. Chained Beasts is a co-op gladiator roguelike for 1-4 players, combining brutal combat with teamwork and slapstick moments. Can you gather your friends, crush your enemies, win the crowd and gain your freedom?
































    DESOLUS


    The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild



    ☆☆☆☆☆



    ★★★★★






    Get it now


















    DESOLUS – October 15
    Smart Delivery / XBOX Play Anywhere




    Explore a city of Gothic architecture torn between past and future in Desolus, a first person puzzle game. An enigmatic cataclysm has fractured reality, opening portals which lead to other times. Explore the past and future versions of an expansive city. Solve Escher-like puzzles through the use of black holes, traveling back and forth through time to make architecture whole again.vv
































    The Jackbox Party Pack 12


    Jackbox Games, Inc.



    ☆☆☆☆☆



    ★★★★★






    Get it now


















    The Jackbox Party Pack 12 – October 15
    Smart Delivery / XBOX Play Anywhere




    Escape to a world of hilarity with The Jackbox Party Pack 12! Our Chicago comedians and party wizards created five all-new games perfect for holiday gatherings, game nights, and happy hours. Only one person needs to own the game. Use your phones as controllers to jump right in!

























    Beyond These Stars


    Hooded Horse



    ☆☆☆☆☆



    ★★★★★






    Get it now















    Beyond These Stars – October 16
    Game Pass




    Recovering from uncertain times, your Peeps find themselves on the back of Kewa – a lonely Space Whale journeying across the universe. Building a city on the back of a sentient creature comes with its own set of challenges, but as you build your relationship and travel across the galaxy, you’ll come across great opportunities for exploration and stable expansion. Meet other species, pursue the needs and wants of your Peeps, and seek the truth about their ancestors and the Space Whales alike.

























    Tales of Eternia Remastered


    Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc.



    ☆☆☆☆☆



    ★★★★★






    Get it now















    Tales of Eternia Remaster – October 16




    Journey to Eternia, a world split into two isolated realms, Inferia and Celestia. In the remote Inferian village of Rasheans, Reid Hershel and his childhood friend Farah Oersted meet a mysterious girl named Meredy. During their journey to discover Meredy’s origins, the group discovers that a collision called the “Great Fall” threatens both Inferia and Celesita. Harnessing the power of elemental spirits known as the Greater Craymels, Reid and his companions embark on an epic journey to save the two realms from catastrophe.
































    Tenebris Somnia


    New Blood Interactive



    ☆☆☆☆☆



    ★★★★★






    Get it now


















    Tenebris Somnia – October 16
    XBOX Play Anywhere




    Tenebris Somnia is a 2D retro survival horror adventure game with live action cutscenes created by an award-winning film crew from Argentina. Unveil the depths of a disturbing story by solving puzzles and fighting horrible creatures. …What if they aren’t just nightmares?
































    Alpha Nomos


    RibCage Games



    ☆☆☆☆☆



    ★★★★★






    Get it now


















    Alpha Nomos – October 12
    XBOX Play Anywhere




    It’s time to wield the beat in Alpha Nomos, a rhythm-action roguelite where every instrument is a weapon and every fight moves to the music. Play as Cello and slice through an army of rogue puppets in a vibrant, melody-twisted world where combat pulses to the soundtrack and timing is everything.
































    Colorbound


    Whitethorn Games



    ☆☆☆☆☆



    ★★★★★





    $14.99




    Pre-order


















    Colorbound – October 12
    XBOX Play Anywhere




    Bring the world around you to life with the power of color in Colorbound, a vibrant palette-platformer. Join Anku on a heartfelt journey to reunite his late grandfather’s band by using color to shape the world around you. As you journey, you’ll solve puzzles, uncover secrets, and help a family of musicians come together one last time.
































    Survivor Cells


    YAW Studios



    ☆☆☆☆☆



    ★★★★★





    $9.99




    Pre-order


















    Survivor Cells – October 13
    XBOX Play Anywhere




    Prepare to subvert the rules of the genre. In Survivor Cells, dodging or running won’t save you. Survival demands an active defense and a relentless offense. Position yourself strategically, face colossal hordes of viruses and bacteria, and build the ultimate biological barrier combining advanced medicines and cutting-edge nanotechnology!

























    Cleaning Simulator


    RockGame S.A.



    ☆☆☆☆☆



    ★★★★★






    Get it now















    Cleaning Simulator – October 14




    Cleaning? Did you say boring? No way! Cleaning Simulator invites you to grab your mop, vacuum cleaner, and sponge for a delightful cleaning adventure. Dirty floors, mountains of dishes, buzzing flies, dusty carpets, and chaotic rooms… They’re all waiting for you. But don’t worry—if you’ve got the right tools in hand, this mess will be sparkling clean in no time.
































    Creepy Tale: Snow Child


    Sometimes You



    ☆☆☆☆☆



    ★★★★★






    $14.99

    $11.99




    Pre-order




    Free Trial
















    Creepy Tale: Snow Child – October 14
    Smart Delivery / XBOX Play Anywhere




    An explosive mix of action and mystery, seasoned with black humor and a sinister atmosphere. Journey into Hell alongside a brave boy named Blizzy and defeat Evil itself. Save the world and become a hero. But at what cost?
































    Love Beyond Differences: Riku & Lily


    Lucky Raccoon Games



    ☆☆☆☆☆



    ★★★★★






    Get it now


















    Love Beyond Differences: Riku & Lily – October 14
    Smart Delivery / XBOX Play Anywhere




    Love Beyond Differences: Riku & Lily is a narrative-driven spot-the-difference puzzle game about love, memory, and the moments that shape a lifetime. Now elderly, Riku looks through an old photo album with his grandchildren and tells them the story of his life with Lily. Some memories have begun to fade, appearing in grayscale throughout the album. By finding the differences hidden within each illustrated scene, you help Riku reconstruct those memories and restore the pages to full color.

























    My Recycling Center 2


    Darius Bode



    ☆☆☆☆☆



    ★★★★★






    Get it now















    My Recycling Center 2 – October 14
    Smart Delivery




    Design and expand your new recycling center in this first-person simulation game. Take care of unloading, sorting and compacting the waste. The new level editor allows you to freely design the yard, place upgrades and set it up the way you like. With increasing experience, multiple customers will show up simultaneously and might create a queue if unloading does not happen fast enough.
































    Prison Run and Gun


    Silesia Games Sp. z o.o.



    ☆☆☆☆☆



    ★★★★★






    Get it now


















    Prison Run and Gun – October 14
    XBOX Play Anywhere




    Get out of the prison and try not to die! Take advantage of the chaos in the prison to fight your way through 30 levels, testing your wits and reflexes as you face explosions, heavy gunfire and deadly obstacles in a bid to reclaim your freedom!

























    Ratatan


    GAME SOURCE ENTERTAINMENT



    ☆☆☆☆☆
    1



    ★★★★★






    $34.99

    $31.49




    Pre-order















    Ratatan – October 14




    Ratatan is a rhythm roguelike action game that combines rhythm games and side-scrolling action, with online co-op gameplay supporting up to 4 players. An intense battle unfolds with over 100 characters fighting in a massive melee. Let’s defeat the enemies together!
































    Shockwave Triggers


    Eastasiasoft Limited



    ☆☆☆☆☆



    ★★★★★






    Get it now


















    Shockwave Triggers – October 14
    Smart Delivery / XBOX Play Anywhere




    Collect the crystals and reclaim your future as you survive bullet hell mayhem in a post-apocalyptic world! Shockwave Triggers is a vertical-scrolling shoot’em up where you’ll choose between 2 pilots – the fast and versatile Amira, whose crystal-sensitive sister has been kidnapped, and the slower but more powerful Turbo B, a mechanic determined to take down the supreme leader of the WW army!
































    The Witch's Bakery


    Silver Lining Interactive



    ☆☆☆☆☆



    ★★★★★






    Get it now


















    The Witch’s Bakery – October 14
    XBOX Play Anywhere




    The Witch’s Bakery is a cozy Adventure RPG about a joyful witch who opens her bakery in modern Paris. She has one special power: she can see into people’s heart and heal emotions through magic!

























    Wolfsschanze – Operation Götterdämmerung


    Markt+Technik Verlag GmbH



    ☆☆☆☆☆



    ★★★★★





    $14.99




    Pre-order















    Wolfsschanze – Operation Götterdämmerung – October 14




    East Prussia, 1944. Behind concrete, barbed wire and heavily armed security rings lies one of the most dangerous places of the Second World War: the Wolf’s Lair – the sealed-off power centre of the Nazi leadership. As an elite soldier, you fight through heavily guarded facilities, defensive positions and bunkers. Every advance is brutal, direct and fast-paced. Short, hard firefights await you, where every explosion blasts open a path and every hit brings you closer to the key figures of the dictatorship – up to the final showdown with Hitler himself.

























    YAR: Forgotten Throne


    Axyos Games



    ☆☆☆☆☆



    ★★★★★





    $29.99




    Pre-order















    YAR: Forgotten Throne – October 14




    Choose your path as a Warrior, Volkhv, or Archer and journey across the lands of Borea in a story-driven open-world RPG. Uncover the source of the darkness poisoning its forests and wildlife as you take on 100+ varied quests, side with one of two factions, and shape your hero through progression, active and passive skills, and character attributes.
































    1×1 Street Football: mini soccer PvP


    Witenovastudio OÜ



    ☆☆☆☆☆



    ★★★★★






    $9.99

    $7.99




    Pre-order


















    1×1 Street Football: mini soccer PvP – October 15
    Smart Delivery / XBOX Play Anywhere




    Street Football is a fast-paced arcade sports game where football meets street fighting. Take control of unique heroes, and use powerful street skills to outplay your opponents. Score spectacular goals, perform flashy finishers, and dominate playgrounds inspired by football cultures from around the world. Challenge friends, climb international leagues, improve your characters, and build your career as a street football champion.

























    Cubic Cosmos


    Happy Player



    ☆☆☆☆☆



    ★★★★★





    $17.99




    Pre-order















    Cubic Cosmos – October 15




    Cubic Cosmos is a thrilling, fast-paced, roguelike card game. You have been trapped in a deadly game. One wrong move could see you reduced to a plaything of the goddess. Can you free yourself from the endless cycle and escape your fate? Build lethal decks, chain massive combos, and halt the enemy march!

























    Disney/Pixar Toy Story 3 Complete Edition


    Atari



    ☆☆☆☆☆



    ★★★★★






    Get it now















    Disney/Pixar Toy Story 3 Complete Edition – October 15
    Smart Delivery




    Reopen the toy chest and saddle up as Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and Jessie in Toy Story 3 Complete Edition, a 3D adventure based on the hit 2010 animated film, Toy Story 3. The updated game features improved graphics and a few new surprises in store. Play through authentic moments from the movie in Story Mode, or drop into the wild west sandbox of Woody’s Roundup in Toy Box Mode.

























    Disney/Pixar Toy Story: Retro Roundup!


    Atari



    ☆☆☆☆☆



    ★★★★★






    Get it now















    Disney/Pixar Toy Story: Retro Roundup! – October 15
    Smart Delivery




    Step back into Andy’s room with Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and more classic characters in Toy Story: Retro Roundup! This five-game collection features console and handheld versions of four early Toy Story titles, as well as A Bug’s Life. All the games have been upgraded with new features, quality-of-life improvements, and an overflowing toy chest of behind-the-scenes content. Revisit the ‘90s and early 2000s hits you loved and share these titles with a new generation of Toy Story fans.
































    Floppy-Ear Chaos


    SCRAPIEDEE SRL



    ☆☆☆☆☆



    ★★★★★






    Get it now


















    Floppy-Ear Chaos – October 15
    XBOX Play Anywhere




    Unleash pure chaos as a furious rabbit in this fast-paced comedic brawler with roguelike elements! Fight through waves of quirky enemies, unlock absurd upgrades, and experiment with wild abilities that change every run. Smash, spin, and explode your way through vibrant, comic-style arenas where every battle is unpredictable, over-the-top, and packed with humor.

























    Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer – Holiday Play Edition


    GameMill Entertainment



    ☆☆☆☆☆
    30



    ★★★★★





    $39.99




    Pre-order















    Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer – Holiday Play Edition – October 15




    Dash into the enchanting world of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and embark on a quest to save Christmas in this magical adventure inspired by the animated classic! Journey through Rudolph’s winter wonderlands as you help Rudolph and his friends overcome challenges, enjoy joyful exploration, and experience cooperative gameplay in a festive adventure for the whole family.

























    Swarm Me


    EpiXR Games



    ☆☆☆☆☆



    ★★★★★





    $6.99




    Pre-order















    Swarm Me – October 15




    Swarm Me is a top-down survival game where players defeat massive enemy swarms by luring them into traps, hazards, and environmental kills, relying on movement, items, and positioning. Swarm Me was inspired by the late-round experience of “Kino der Toten” from Call of Duty: Black Ops, where enemy health scales beyond conventional killing and survival depends entirely on movement, positioning, and environmental traps. The project set out to capture that specific feeling of controlled panic found in high zombie rounds, when weapons become ineffective and only smart use of traps, crowd manipulation, and limited high-impact tools can keep the player alive.

























    Tingus Goose


    Dark Product



    ☆☆☆☆☆



    ★★★★★






    Get it now















    Tingus Goose – October 15




    Tingus Goose is a delightfully absurd idle game where you plant seeds in patients, bounce babies for profit, and ascend through surreal worlds toward riches. Witness the miracle of life in this accurate goose-growing simulator. Pop your seed into a patient’s conveniently empty torso, add water, and watch a towering goose-tree burst with fresh Babies (nature’s most renewable source of cash).

























    Troll Slayer


    Head Bear Games



    ☆☆☆☆☆



    ★★★★★






    Get it now















    Troll Slayer – October 15




    The forest near the kingdom has become overrun with trolls, and only one brave knight stands between them and the kingdom. Take up your sword and venture into the forest in this simple and challenging 2D pixel art platformer. Jump across dangerous terrain, avoid deadly hazards, and fight different types of trolls standing in your way.

























    Weekend Solitaire: Voyage


    Ocean Media LLC



    ☆☆☆☆☆



    ★★★★★






    Get it now















    Weekend Solitaire: Voyage – October 15




    Weekend Solitaire: Voyage offers a colorful array of puzzles through a gentle cascade of challenges. As you navigate through vibrant and dynamically animated levels, your strategic mind is both soothed and tested, immersing you into a relaxed, yet focused state. With every card turned and each layout solved, the game crafts an inviting and seamless experience, designed to delicately engage and guide you through the subtle mastery of solitaire.
































    Moto X


    Ratalaika Games S.L.



    ☆☆☆☆☆



    ★★★★★






    Get it now


















    Moto X – October 16
    Smart Delivery / XBOX Play Anywhere




    Revive the moto racing spirit with this game, developed in 1994. Compete against motorcycles of 250cc, 550cc, and 750cc in different tracks full of obstacles and the best riders. Skills aren’t going to be enough to win. Throughout the race you will find items that will give you power ups to help you beat your opponents. Use them to your advantage!

























    Sproutrex


    trezegames



    ☆☆☆☆☆



    ★★★★★






    Get it now















    Sproutex – October 16




    Take control of Sproutrex, a small nature-powered mechanical sphere equipped with a propeller, and explore a colorful pixel-art world where plants and machines have grown together. Run, jump, glide and fly your way through 28 handcrafted levels filled with hazards, enemies, moving platforms and environmental challenges. Use Sproutrex’s unique abilities to reach new areas, overcome dangerous obstacles and discover different ways through each stage.

























    Supercar Collection Simulator


    Kiki Games



    ☆☆☆☆☆



    ★★★★★






    Get it now















    Supercar Collection Simulator – October 16




    Start your own diecast car store and turn a small shop into the place every collector visits. Buy sealed surprise boxes from eight Supercar series – Basic, Faster, Pro, Elite, Champion, Master, Extra and Ultra – and open them at your unboxing table. Every box hides a random set of cars, from common runs to the rarest Special editions. Keep the ones you love in your personal collection, or put them on the shelves, set a price and sell them to the collectors who walk through your door.










    The post Next Week on XBOX: New Games for October 12 to 16 appeared first on XBOX Wire.



    More...]]>     Automated News Feeds XboxBot https://totalgamingnetwork.com/feeds/3546909-next-week-on-xbox-new-games-for-october-12-to-16     Critical Role joins Rockbeasts, launching January 2027. https://totalgamingnetwork.com/feeds/3546893-critical-role-joins-rockbeasts-launching-january-2027 Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:30:15 GMT Since the very beginning, we knew Rockbeasts (https://store.playstation.com/concept/10012232) was something special. To us, at least. Not because...

    Since the very beginning, we knew Rockbeasts was something special. To us, at least. Not because it’s the biggest game, or the safest bet. Quite the opposite. It’s not built around a genre you can neatly file it under. It’s built around a theme, a very specific fantasy that comes straight from our own experiences and our own love of music – and how it shaped us. That’s what makes it special. It’s also exactly what makes it hard.








    For anyone just discovering us: Rockbeasts is a rock and roll management RPG. You’re not the frontman, not the drummer, but the manager. Your job is to take a band from a garage full of ego, feedback, and half-finished songs, all the way to the biggest stages out there. Along the way, you’ll juggle resources, wrangle personalities, put out fires (sometimes literal ones), and try to keep the whole beautiful mess together long enough to make it big.




    Games like this, the ones driven by feeling rather than formula, don’t play nice with algorithms. They’re harder to pitch, harder to categorize, harder to put in front of the people who’d actually love them. We knew that going in. We also knew that if this idea ever got the right support behind it, it could become something much bigger than what we could build alone.




    That support has arrived.








    We’re beyond proud to share that Lichthund is partnering with Critical Role, both creatively and on the publishing side. Their experience, talent and honestly, their taste for stories with real heart, combined with everything we’ve poured into our game, is exactly the combination we always hoped for. This partnership is what should let Rockbeasts become the game we always wanted it to be, instead of the game we had to settle for.




    It took us a moment to get here. And there’s still a lot we need to handle as we want to make Rockbeasts the best version of itself. But we’re ready. As if we were to enter a rock stage ourselves.Matthew Mercer and Sam Riegel will share that stage with us, as they are officially joining Rockbeasts’s cast. Seeing our characters played by them is a dream come true. If you know Critical Role (and if you don’t, please do yourself a favor and check them out), you know what these two bring to a character: chaos, heart, and a level of commitment that makes a script feel like a true adventure. That’s exactly the energy our game needs, because managing a band this unhinged was never going to be a quiet job. And there’s more to come, so please stay with us on this last mile leading to the release – and here’s the second, equally exciting part…








    Rockbeasts launches on PS5 in January 2027!




    That’s when you’ll finally get to sit in the manager’s chair, wrangle your own beautifully broken band, and try to get them to the stage they deserve – in one piece, if you’re lucky.




    We’ve been building toward this moment for a long time. For those of you already with us – thank you from the bottom of our hearts for believing in something a little different. For those we’re just about to meet – welcome and enjoy the tour.




    You can wishlist Rockbeasts now in preparation for launch in January 2027.



    More...]]>     Automated News Feeds PlayStationBot https://totalgamingnetwork.com/feeds/3546893-critical-role-joins-rockbeasts-launching-january-2027     You Have Minutes to Live: Introducing Echo Weaver https://totalgamingnetwork.com/feeds/3546884-you-have-minutes-to-live-introducing-echo-weaver Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:30:12 GMT Summary Knowledge based metroidvania. Creators discuss the challenges of building a new genre. Out now on XBOX Series X|S, PC, and Day One... Summary

    • Knowledge based metroidvania.
    • Creators discuss the challenges of building a new genre.
    • Out now on XBOX Series X|S, PC, and Day One with Game Pass.





    “This is the best demo I’ve ever played.”




    Two years ago, a demo from a three-person team in northwest North America hit my email and I wasn’t really prepared for how special it would end up being. My name is Buddy Solá, I’m the Head of Publishing for Akupara Games and with a title like that, you can imagine I spend quite a lot of time playing demos from prospective indie developers. To put it in the clearest possible terms, Echo Weaver is the best demo I’ve ever played in my career in indies.








    Created by Moonlight Kids, Echo Weaver is something of a cross between Outer Wilds, Edge of Tomorrow, and Celeste, and we’ve been using a very fancy new term to describe its genre. If a Metroidvania is a game where acquiring gear and upgrades lets you progress in new ways, Echo Weaver is a Metroidbrainia, where the only thing you ever need to acquire is knowledge.




    You’re stuck in the colony of Provenance, a futuristic space colony suffering after something called the Collapse – and you’re stuck not just in place, but also in time. Every cycle, you’ve got minutes to live, tracked right at the top of your screen. When that clock runs out, the cycle starts over. You have a whole new chance to progress as long as you’re clever. Make no mistake, this isn’t a roguelike. Nothing here is random or procedurally generated. It’s a grand, clockwork time loop puzzle, and every reset gives you a chance to come back faster, smarter, and armed with everything you learned last time.








    Moonlight Kids is a three-person studio spread across three states, fully remote since 2018. Their debut, Wild at Heart, took cues from Pikmin and Luigi’s Mansion and turned it into a quiet, beloved indie of 2021, picking up a Day of the Devs slot and an IGF nomination along the way. Echo Weaver is their follow-up, and it’s a noticeably darker turn, though the team was quick in a recent livestream to push back on the idea that “darker” means “hopeless.”




    “The whole game is sort of about being totally lost,” one of the designers told us on the Akupara 10th Anniversary Livestream. “And then, it’s about discovery, and ultimately, it’s about mastery.” That’s the design philosophy: start somewhere oppressive and master your way into brighter, quirkier spaces as you learn the loop.








    That mastery doesn’t come cheap. The team was candid about just how brutal this particular game was to build. “It’s like five times as much work as it is to make any other type of game that isn’t using a knowledge-based time loop core,” one of them said. “Honestly, the hardest game I’ve ever worked on.” It’s a concept that sounds smart until you actually try it: originally, designing a time loop game seemed easier, since they wouldn’t need to build save systems. Instead, because the whole world streams in with no loading screens, they ended up having to save the state of literally everything, constantly, as it loads and unloads around you. As one dev put it: “very funny, in hindsight.”




    And the entire game is knowledge-gated on purpose. “If you Googled all the answers ahead of time, you could boot the game up and beat it in five minutes,” the team explained. “There’s no ‘go spend two hours getting your hookshot.’ It’s all stuff you can already do– it’s just buried behind layers and layers of secrets.” Even the endgame, what the team calls “the Golden Path,” changed almost entirely from their original plans, because you genuinely can’t know how all the pieces fit together until you’ve built every piece.








    But now that the game is out on XBOX, the team has followed through on the vision that they set out with two years ago, even if the specifics didn’t survive the trip. Echo Weaver actually started out much darker: a mature-rated game with brutal finishers, a totally different tone. The team pulled back from that, not out of nerves, but because, as they put it, “It was just a tonal mismatch with the art style.” What stuck around was the part that actually mattered– that arc from lost to capable, from nothing to mastery. As one of them summed it up: “glad we ended up where we were.”




    If Moonlight Kids’ pitch sounds like your kind of trouble, hop into their Discord. Echo Weaver lands today on XBOX with Game Pass. See you in the loop.




















    Echo Weaver


    Akupara Games



    ☆☆☆☆☆



    ★★★★★





    $19.99




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    Free Trial







    Time is Your Resource

    Master an unraveling time loop in this knowledge-based Metroidvania. As the last Weaver, exploit time-altering anomalies and use what you learn to break the cycle.
    Explore what remains. Uncover the mystery. Perfect the loop.

    Wield the Enigmatic Power of the Glaive

    Bound to your very being, an alien glaive grants you strange, reality-bending powers. The infinite time loop is the perfect training ground to master them.
    Can you decipher its fractured essence?
    Find clever uses of its power to bypass obstacles?
    Use past-loop revelations to find hidden shortcuts?
    Only a Weaver who harnesses the glaive's power will be able to outsmart a world determined to reset you.

    Unearth the Secrets of Provenance

    Scrappy survivors populate the loop, opposing those who wish to drown a better future. To carve your path to freedom, you'll need to understand those trapped alongside you.
    A pizza-slinging cat who guides you through the ruins.
    A cranky leader who protects refugees after The Collapse.
    A wicked cleric evangelizing doom to any who might listen.
    Only you can dismantle the conspiracy deep at the heart of this world and free those confined to eternal purgatory.

    Secrets are Your Upgrades

    Every power you will ever yield is already at your disposal… you just don't know it yet. Each new loop offers up more clues; every reset becomes a another opportunity to optimize.
    Put the pieces together, unlock your potential, and chart the one perfect loop to deliverance.
    In this unique genre mix perfect for fans of both Outer Wilds and Ori and the Blind Forest, master time itself to shatter the cycle once and for all.











    The post You Have Minutes to Live: Introducing Echo Weaver appeared first on XBOX Wire.



    More...]]>     Automated News Feeds XboxBot https://totalgamingnetwork.com/feeds/3546884-you-have-minutes-to-live-introducing-echo-weaver     Free Play Days – ARC Raiders, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, Little Nightmares III, Screamer, and More https://totalgamingnetwork.com/feeds/3546870-free-play-days-arc-raiders-s-t-a-l-k-e-r-2-heart-of-chornobyl-little-nightmares-iii-screamer-and-more Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:00:23 GMT One Weekend. Seven Worlds. Endless Possibilities. Screamer and Family Man are available in Free Play Days this weekend for XBOX Game Pass Ultimate,... One Weekend. Seven Worlds. Endless Possibilities. Screamer and Family Man are available in Free Play Days this weekend for XBOX Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and Essential members to play from Thursday, October 8 until Sunday, October 11.




    Additionally, ARC Raiders is free for all XBOX members to try from October 8 until October 11 (XBOX Game Pass Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and Essential membership not required).




    Watch out! These games are time bound. High On Life 2, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, Little Nightmares III, and Rogue Waters are available for all XBOX players to try out with timed trials.








    How to Start Playing



    Scroll down and find and install the games on each of the individual game details page on XBOX.com. Clicking through will send you to the Microsoft Store, where you must be signed in to see the option to install with your XBOX Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and Essential membership. To download on console, click on the Subscriptions tab in the XBOX Store and navigate down to the Free Play Days collection on your XBOX One and XBOX Series X|S.




    Keep the Fun Going



    Purchase the game and other editions at a limited time discount and continue playing while keeping your Gamerscore and achievements earned during the event! Please note that discounts, percentages, and title availability may vary by title and region.








    Free Play Days (Game Pass Membership Required)







    Screamer
    High-octane action and anime aesthetics collide in this arcade racing game, featuring fighting mechanics and a storyline that hits hard. In this world, some race for glory while others seek power or revenge. Every race is a fight and every battle is personal. For a limited time, get 60% off the Standard Edition or the Digital Deluxe Edition and keep playing after the weekend is over.



















    Screamer


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    Family Man
    Family Man is part of Xbox Free Play Days, so you can try it all weekend for free, and grab the game for 85% OFF! Family Man is a dark, story-led RPG that asks the question: When pushed to the limits of your own morality, how far would you go for the sake of your family? Make difficult decisions, earn cash to put food on the table, and decide just how moral your compass is.












    Family Man


    No More Robots



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    Free Play Days For All







    ARC Raiders
    This October, we’re celebrating a year of ARC Raiders by giving new Raiders the chance to play for free for an entire weekend! Speranza is throwing open its hatches to new Raiders looking to enlist by scavenging the surface to thrive in a desolate world.




    Experience ARC Raiders’ biggest update since launch: Frozen Trail. An unprecedented disruption has drawn dangers to the Rust Belt unlike anything we’ve seen before. With a colossal new threat eviscerating anything in its path, both the Nomads’ trails and Toledo itself threaten to become collateral damage of ARC’s ill-equipped salvage operation. Plus, from October 8 through October 15, you can buy the ARC Raiders base game, Deluxe Edition, and Deluxe Edition upgrade, at 50% off.



















    ARC Raiders


    Embark Studios



    ☆☆☆☆☆
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    $39.99

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    High On Life 2
    You’ve done it. You’ve taken down an intergalactic cartel, brought humanity back from the brink of extinction, and hunted dangerous bounties to the far corners of the galaxy. Bounty hunting has brought you fortune, fame and love; but when a mysterious figure from your past reappears and puts a price on your sister’s head, your cushy life gets thrown into chaos.




    An intergalactic conspiracy threatens the fate of humanity! Team up with a wide cast of talking alien guns as you shoot, stab, and skate your way through the exotic locales to take down the bad guys and save your favorite species (humans)!



















    High On Life 2


    Squanch Games, Inc.



    ☆☆☆☆☆
    2090



    ★★★★★






    $39.99

    $31.99




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    PC Game Pass


    Xbox Game Pass


    Free Trial




















    S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl
    Enter the Chornobyl Anomalous Zone in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl — a vast open world where anomalies, mutants, and rivals stand in your way. Explore, scavenge, and try to survive in this brutal and dangerous land.




    The massive Update 2.0 improves performance, significantly transforms the look and feel of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2, and introduces new features that make the journey more immersive than ever. Test your luck in the Zone during Free Play Days, then continue your journey with 30% OFF the full game!



















    S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl


    GSC Game World



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    $59.99

    $41.99




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    Little Nightmares III
    Face your childhood fears in Little Nightmares III, a haunting adventure filled with dark mysteries and unforgettable horrors. Explore the secrets of the Spiral, solve puzzles, and evade terrifying creatures lurking around every corner.



















    Little Nightmares III


    Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc.



    ☆☆☆☆☆
    592



    ★★★★★






    $39.99

    $19.99




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    Rogue Waters
    Rogue Waters is an addictive Tactical Turn-Based Rogue-lite pirate adventure. Play as Captain Cutter, commanding your ship and crew through procedurally generated encounters to seek revenge. Free to play for 2 hours in a timed trial during Xbox’s Free Play Days and 75% OFF to buy! The high seas await. Will ye heed the call?




















    Rogue Waters


    Tripwire Interactive LLC



    ☆☆☆☆☆
    45



    ★★★★★






    $29.99

    $7.49




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    Free Trial







    Rogue Waters is a Pirate Tactical Turn-Based Rogue-lite. Play as Captain Cutter, commanding your ship and crew through procedurally generated encounters to seek revenge. Recruit, train, and upgrade crew, use powerful sea creatures, and engage in dynamic naval and melee combat to gain the upper hand.

    Set sail as Captain Cutter, a pirate caught in a deadly struggle for power and vengeance. Navigate dangerous waters, unleash mythical sea creatures, and outwit enemies as you chase legendary treasure and confront dark secrets.
    ● Embark on a journey of loyalty, betrayal, and revenge, as you unravel the mysteries of the Sea Shepherd prophecy and face the immortal Captain Blackbone.
    ● Use your Pirate Cave (HUB) to equip ship upgrades & crew members before each run.
    ● Each run generates new encounters, requiring careful navigation as you work your way toward Captain Blackbone.
    ● Enjoy a rich, story-driven adventure across 3 acts, with endless replayability.

    Recruit and grow your pirate crew, discovering their hidden potential as you lead them into battle. It's your responsibility to mold them into the legendary pirates they were destined to be.
    ● Recruit from 6 unique classes, each with distinct abilities and playstyles for your ship’s crew.
    ● After each run, upgrade your crew’s skills to increase their effectiveness.
    ● Damage persists across runs, requiring you to swap out crew members to allow them time to heal.

    Face new challenges as the game world shifts procedurally with each run, offering fresh secrets, combat scenarios, and treasures to discover.
    ● Encounters feature diverse pirate factions and enemy types—choose your battles wisely.
    ● Your crew will engage enemies on ships and land alike.
    ● Visit shops to heal, upgrade crew, buy cannons, and repair your ship.
    ● You can extort shops for loot, but it’ll lead to a fight.

    Customize your naval encounters with cannons and ship artillery. Unleash powerful shots during naval combat to destroy enemy ship modules and gain the upper hand in boarding fights.
    ● Encounters begin with Sea Battles where you can use cannons to target key areas of enemy ships.
    ● Both your ship and the enemy's have distinct buffs that can be destroyed.
    ● Crew members can be targeted and killed during battle, so defend your ship and crew before boarding.

    Experience a fresh take on turn-based tactical combat that replicates the visceral intensity of cloak-and-dagger duels. Use the environment to gain the upper hand like never before.
    ● The boarding phase involves hand-to-hand combat where your crew faces off against enemies.
    ● Use your crew's unique abilities to maneuver and pin enemies against obstacles for fatal damage.
    ● Leverage the environment by pushing enemies into spikes, grabbing one-time weapons, or swinging into position with ropes.

    Legendary sea creatures, once thought to be myths, roam the oceans of Rogue Waters. Free them from captivity and gain their trust to summon them in battle.
    Summon 3 sea monsters to assist in the boarding phase:
    ● The Kraken crushes nearby enemies.
    ● The Mermaid disrupts and pushes enemies in any direction.
    ● The Giant Snail drops a deadly spiked obstacle on the deck.

    Each run resets your equipment and items, but unlocks permanent upgrades for your crew, ship, and Captain Cutter, allowing you to grow stronger with every battle.

    Items and upgrades reset between each run:
    ● Personal items (character equipment): additional weapons, attack modifiers, and side upgrades for abilities.
    ● Shipboard weapons (cannons and similar items): each new run begins with a usable, basic starter set.
    ● Ship modules reset as well.

    Each run permanently increases your progress:
    ● Unlock skill trees for crew members and Captain Cutter.
    ● Acquire ship and port facility upgrades in the Pirate Cave (HUB).


















    Don’t miss out on these exciting Free Play Days for XBOX Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and Essential members! Learn more about Free Play Days here and stay tuned to XBOX Wire to find out about future Free Play Days and all the latest XBOX gaming news.

    The post Free Play Days – ARC Raiders, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, Little Nightmares III, Screamer, and More appeared first on XBOX Wire.



    More...]]>     Automated News Feeds XboxBot https://totalgamingnetwork.com/feeds/3546870-free-play-days-arc-raiders-s-t-a-l-k-e-r-2-heart-of-chornobyl-little-nightmares-iii-screamer-and-more     Pull Up to 7-Eleven in Forza Horizon 6 https://totalgamingnetwork.com/feeds/3546869-pull-up-to-7-eleven-in-forza-horizon-6 Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:31:05 GMT Every good drive has a convenience store stop along the way somewhere. Starting today, that stop becomes possible for a limited time inside Forza... Every good drive has a convenience store stop along the way somewhere. Starting today, that stop becomes possible for a limited time inside Forza Horizon 6. XBOX and 7-Eleven, Inc. are teaming up on the new Horizon Meets update – as well as releasing a merch collection and an in-store offer across the US and Canada.




    Here’s what’s coming:




    There’s a 7-Eleven in Horizon’s Japan Now



    If you’re new to the Evolving World, it’s how Forza Horizon 6 keeps changing under your tires. For the Horizon Meets update, Playground Games is dropping a storefront inspired by 7-Eleven into the world, featuring a themed Car Meet. Head to the game’s Nangan region, bring friends, park the rides you’ve made, and download the car liveries and tuning setups on display from other players.




    Stuff to Play With, Wear, and Chase Down



    Beyond the store itself, you can rep 7-Eleven in Forza Horizon 6’s Japan in a number of new ways:




    Konbini Prop Pack: 7-Eleven-themed items you can use to dress up your Estate, your Garages, and your own custom tracks in EventLab. This includes the entire konbini! 








    Clerk Uniform: New avatar clothing inspired by the uniform worn by 7-Eleven clerks in Japan, in case you want to look like you actually work at the store. 








    Egg Salad Sandwich Collectible: Smash 20 Egg Salad Sandwich Collectibles (find them near the 7-Eleven Evolving World Car Meet) during Autumn and earn Points completion towards the Festival Playlist, as well as a new Forza LINK reward. 








    There’s far more coming in the Horizon Meets update – check out Forza.net for all the details.




    The Toyota Supra GR Livery







    Through October 27, fans in the US and Canada can grab an exclusive in-game 7-Eleven Toyota Supra GR livery and a free Slurpee drink with the purchase of an XBOX Gift Card with 7Rewards at participating 7-Eleven stores. 




    The 7-Eleven x Forza Horizon 6 Merch Drop







    The real-life7-Eleven x Forza Horizon 6 merch drop arrives October 8, exclusively on 7Collection.com with hoodies, shirts, hats, and accessories featuring Toyota cars from the game in original Japanese-inspired art styles. 




    See You at the Car Meet



    The Horizon Meets update is available to download now, with the Festival Playlist and Evolving World content rolling out today. Grab a Slurpee drink, pick up an XBOX Gift Card, and we’ll see you in the parking lot.

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    More...]]>     Automated News Feeds XboxBot https://totalgamingnetwork.com/feeds/3546869-pull-up-to-7-eleven-in-forza-horizon-6     New Leadership Appointments and XBOX Division https://totalgamingnetwork.com/feeds/3546868-new-leadership-appointments-and-xbox-division Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:02:02 GMT This message was just sent to Team XBOX employees globally. Team, This message was just sent to Team XBOX employees globally.




    Team,




    At Town Hall on Tuesday, I talked about the four Cs and the choices we are making to put them into practice. You’ve seen a lot of our work on Core and Content. Today I want to share two leadership appointments supporting Creator and Connection. Kayleen Walters will transition from her role at Mojang to President of XP, a new XBOX division focused on how people experience our franchises beyond the games themselves, and Maria Angelidou-Smith will join XBOX as CEO of Mojang and Minecraft. Both will report to me.




    Kayleen has spent her career building entertainment franchises. Before XBOX, she spent 13 years at Lucasfilm helping guide Star Wars across films, products, and partnerships. At Minecraft, she helped grow consumer products into a multibillion-dollar business with more than 250 licensees and was Executive Producer of A Minecraft Movie, the biggest film in the U.S. last year and a top-five release worldwide. She is also a producer of the sequel.




    Kayleen Walters, President of XP




    XP is a play on “Experience Points” and formalizes four investment areas for us: XBOX PICTURES for film and television adaptations; XBOX PRODUCTS for licensing and merchandise; XBOX PARTNERSHIPS for sponsors and brand partners; and XBOX PLACES for our marquee broadcast and in-person events, theme parks, and other location-based experiences. Our franchises can mean more to people than the time they spend playing them, and Kayleen knows how to build those experiences with the industry without losing what made people care about the franchise in the first place.




    Kayleen’s move also gave us time to think carefully about what Mojang needs in its next leader.




    Minecraft is one of the largest communities in entertainment. Hundreds of millions of people play, build, create, teach, watch, mod, run servers, and build businesses around Minecraft. The community doesn’t just consume the product. It helps shape what the product becomes. That was central to our search. Mojang already has an exceptional game development team that knows Minecraft and its players deeply. We wanted someone who has built products for communities at enormous scale, who is deeply technical, and who understands how creators, product, technology, and monetization come together.




    Maria Angelidou-Smith, CEO of Mojang and Minecraft




    Maria brings a rare combination of those experiences. She spent nearly a decade at Meta, where she led Facebook Groups used by more than 1.8 billion people each month, as well as Events, Creators, Search, Profile, and Monetization. She later led product and technology at Personio and served as Chief Product Officer at Reddit, another of the world’s largest community platforms. She has built products used by billions of people and led product and engineering organizations through significant growth and change.




    Maria brings deep experience to Mojang, along with a respect for what makes Minecraft special. Her first priority will be learning from the teams and communities who know Minecraft best. She starts Monday, October 19.




    Please join me in congratulating Kayleen and welcoming Maria to XBOX!




    Asha

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    More...]]>     Automated News Feeds XboxBot https://totalgamingnetwork.com/feeds/3546868-new-leadership-appointments-and-xbox-division     Introducing XP https://totalgamingnetwork.com/feeds/3546867-introducing-xp Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:02:02 GMT Our ambition at XBOX is to be the number one entertainment company in the world. This means growing our games into enduring franchises that... Our ambition at XBOX is to be the number one entertainment company in the world. This means growing our games into enduring franchises that entertain, inspire and connect people across every generation and across the globe.




    That opportunity is why we’re creating XP.




    As Asha shared in her email this morning, XP is a new XBOX division, led by newly appointed President, Kayleen Walters, spanning film and television, consumer products, strategic partnerships, and live experiences. It brings together capabilities that have existed across various teams at XBOX for years and aligns them behind a shared mission: helping our franchises reach more people, create deeper connections with players and new fans, and unlock new opportunities for these fandoms to grow around the world.




    Great games remain at the center of these franchises and at the heart of XBOX. XP will partner with the best creative minds across our studios, along with trusted partners, to build on that foundation and create more ways for people to experience the worlds they love.




    The formation of the XP division formalizes four investment areas:
    • XBOX PICTURES: Bringing our worlds and characters to new audiences through film, television, and other forms of linear storytelling.
    • XBOX PRODUCTS: Creating products that are authentic to the fandom that allow fans to celebrate and express the franchises they love.
    • XBOX PLACES: Bringing communities together through live events, immersive experiences, attractions, broadcasts, and destinations.
    • XBOX PARTNERSHIPS: Working with creators, brands, and communities to develop new experiences, sponsorships, and brand partnerships.






















    Throughout her career, Kayleen has helped steward some of the world’s most iconic entertainment properties. Across 13 years at Lucasfilm, she helped grow and relaunch one of the most influential franchises in history. At Mojang, her record speaks for itself. Under her tenure, Minecraft grew from an already-record setting 350 million units sold to over 425 million, its merchandising business became one of the top 20 globally. A Minecraft Movie had the biggest opening weekend ever for a video game adaptation and finished #1 at the domestic box office, and Mojang secured the first of many theme park placements to come.




    Kayleen understands that the strongest franchises grow by remaining true to what and who made them special while creating new ways for fans, creators, partners, and communities to participate. I cannot imagine a better leader for this division and we are just getting started imagining what it will build.




    Matthew Ball

    The post Introducing XP appeared first on XBOX Wire.



    More...]]>     Automated News Feeds XboxBot https://totalgamingnetwork.com/feeds/3546867-introducing-xp     Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection Heading to XBOX on PC November 18 https://totalgamingnetwork.com/feeds/3546866-monster-hunter-stories-3-twisted-reflection-heading-to-xbox-on-pc-november-18 Thu, 08 Oct 2026 04:01:54 GMT Summary Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection will be available on November 18, 2026 for XBOX on PC, with XBOX Play Anywhere support. On... Summary

    • Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection will be available on November 18, 2026 for XBOX on PC, with XBOX Play Anywhere support.
      On October 8, Monster Hunter Stories celebrates its 10th anniversary – get acquainted with three titles to date in the series, each featuring a carefully crafted story for players to enjoy.
      Monster Hunter Stories and Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin, both available now, will be featured in Free Play Days from October 22 through October 25, 2026.





    The hit RPG Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, currently available on XBOX Series X|S, will launch on XBOX on PC on November 18, 2026, with Xbox Play Anywhere support. This will allow players to enjoy the game on XBOX Series X|S, Windows 11 PCs, and compatible handheld gaming devices at no additional cost. Players can pick up right where they left off on their preferred device, with all save data, additional game content, achievements, and more carried over seamlessly.




    Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection is a turn-based RPG set in the world of Monster Hunter, allowing players to enjoy an adventure on a larger scale than ever before. The story follows the prince or princess of Azuria, the only Rathalos Rider in the country, and Eleanor, the princess of Vermeil, each setting out for the forbidden ground with their own hopes and convictions, embark on a journey to uncover the truth of the world.








    After making an historic discovery, the protagonist, a trained Rider, sets out on a journey to learn more about the various situations unfolding across the world. Players can enjoy a variety of features, including evolving turn-based battles and Habitat Restoration, which allows players to release monsters back into the wild and change their Ecosystem rank.














    Even after taking your time to enjoy the main story, there is still more to experience. After updating the game to the latest version and loading your cleared save data, you can take on a high-difficulty version of the final boss battle. If you can beat this challenge, Royal versions of nearly all monsters will appear throughout the various areas of the map. In addition, Royal Invasive Monsters and Royal Calamitous Elder Dragons will also appear, offering highly challenging battles. Take on these formidable foes with your well-trained roster of monsters.




    Experience Rudy’s Story







    The DLC Side Story: Rudy is also available now. This content is included in the Deluxe Edition, Premium Deluxe Edition, and Deluxe Kit, so if you own any of these, you can download and enjoy this DLC at no additional cost.




    Experience the story behind the origins of Rudy, who travels alongside the protagonist as Royal Palico.




    10 Years of Monster Hunter Stories







    Thanks to the support of our loyal fans, Monster Hunter Stories celebrates its 10th anniversary on October 8th. We would like to sincerely thank everyone who has supported the series over the years. To mark this special occasion, we are delighted to share a special commemorative visual with you.




    We look forward to your continued support of the Monster Hunter Stories series.




    History of the Series



    Three titles have been released to date in this RPG series where players become a Rider, forge bonds with monsters, raise them, and live alongside them while exploring the world of Monster Hunter. Each title weaves an epic story centered around the bonds between humans and monsters.




    A story of beginnings, following the protagonist as they set out into the outside world alongside Rathalos, they have bonded with, growing into a Rider along the way.




    Monster Hunter Stories










    Raised in a village of Riders who raise monsters and live alongside them, the protagonist overcomes a series of trials, grows into a Rider, and eventually sets out into the outside world. There, they encounter a world of Hunters who hunt monsters to make a living. Though initially bewildered by this way of life, the protagonist begins living alongside the Hunters, sharing in their daily lives and forging a connection between Hunters and Riders.




    An ominous shadow known as the Black Blight, a calamity that drives monsters into a frenzy, begins to creep across the world. The everyday lives and environment that were once taken for granted undergo serious changes, which gradually spread on a global scale. Riders and Hunters are put to the test as they face the responsibilities entrusted to them.














    The key lies in the Kinship Stone possessed by Riders and its hidden power. As the story unfolds, they draw closer to the truth of Redan’s Legacy, which contains the long-hidden origins of the Riders.




    A new Rider’s story of forging bonds with monsters. What awaits them: destruction or hope?




    Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin








    In a world where all Rathalos have mysteriously flown away, the protagonist, a descendant of the great Rider Redan, has a fateful encounter with a young Wyverian girl, Ena, who entrusts them with an Egg. When the Rathalos finally hatches, its wings are black, just as the legend foretold, and its appearance is unmistakably that of Razewing Ratha.














    To uncover the truth behind the mysterious events unfolding across the world and the legend itself, the protagonists embark on a journey to weave a story of destruction and hope.




    Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection








    Azuria and Vermeil: two countries, on a path to destruction. When all hope seems lost, an egg is found. Inside is a Rathalos, a species thought to be extinct. But this quavering light of hope is quickly extinguished, giving way to the darkness of despair. Born from the egg is not a single Rathalos, but twins, bearing the Skyscale marking that hearkens back to the disastrous civil wat of 200 years prior.




    The natural world teeters on the verge of destruction with countless monster species facing extinction. In the shadow of these dark times, the flames of war rekindle. A Rider and their trusted Rathalos, buffeted by the winds of fate, set out on a journey for the truth.














    Enjoy Monster Hunter Stories as part of Free Play Days



    Monster Hunter Stories and Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin will be available for all XBOX players to try out with a three-hour timed trial from Thursday, October 22 to Sunday, October 25, 2026. (No XBOX Game Pass membership is required.) Take this opportunity to give them a try!




    Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, currently available on XBOX Series X|S, also offers a free trial version that allows players to carry their progress over to the full game. If you haven’t played it yet, be sure to give it a try. The official website also features a Monster Hunter Stories series Music Selection video highlighting the music that brings the epic adventure and story of bonds to life. Be sure to check it out!













    Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection


    CAPCOM Co., Ltd.



    ☆☆☆☆☆
    185



    ★★★★★





    $69.99




    Get it now






    The third entry in the Monster Hunter Stories RPG series is here!
    Twin Rathalos, born in a twist of fate.

    Monster Hunter Stories is an RPG series set in the Monster Hunter world, where you can become a Rider, raising and bonding with your favorite monsters.

    The Story
    Azuria and Vermeil: two countries, on a path to destruction.
    When all hope seems lost, an egg is found. Inside is a Rathalos, a species thought to be extinct.

    But this quavering light of hope is quickly extinguished, giving way to the darkness of despair.

    Born from the egg is not a single Rathalos, but twins, bearing the Skyscale marking that hearkens back to the disastrous civil war of 200 years prior.

    The natural world teeters on the verge of destruction, with countless monster species facing extinction. In the shadow of these dark times, the flames of war rekindle.

    Two countries, and two Rathalos.

    A Rider and their trusted Rathalos, buffeted by the winds of fate, set out on a journey for the truth.

    *There are other bundles that include this product. Please be careful of duplicate purchases.

    Agreement to the End User License Agreement is required to play this title. (https://manual.capcom.com/eula/game/)

    ©CAPCOM
    MONSTER HUNTER STORIES is a trademark and/or registered trademark of CAPCOM CO., LTD. and/or its subsidiaries in the U.S. and/or other countries.











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    More...]]>     Automated News Feeds XboxBot https://totalgamingnetwork.com/feeds/3546866-monster-hunter-stories-3-twisted-reflection-heading-to-xbox-on-pc-november-18     Phoenix Cyclops joins MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls on November 2 https://totalgamingnetwork.com/feeds/3546863-phoenix-cyclops-joins-marvel-tokon-fighting-souls-on-november-2 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:30:40 GMT Hello everyone! I’m Takeshi Yamanaka, Producer of MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls (https://www.playstation.com/games/marvel-tokon-fighting-souls/)....

    Hello everyone! I’m Takeshi Yamanaka, Producer of MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls. Today, we’re excited to reveal the gameplay trailer for Phoenix Cyclops, the first DLC character included in the Year 1 Pass for MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls.




    Arriving on November 2, Phoenix Cyclops (voiced by Ray Chase) brings a unique fighting style that combines a wide variety of Optic Blast attacks with the devastating power of the Phoenix Force. On the same day, Cyclops’ “Classic” and “Legacy” DLC costumes will also become available.




    If you’ve been waiting for Cyclops to join MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls and haven’t picked up the game yet, now is a great time to jump in. The game’s first-ever sale on PlayStation Store begins today, ahead of his arrival with the Ultimate Edition available at a discounted price.




    PlayStation Plus subscribers will also be able to try MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls with a 3-hour Game Trial starting today.




    Today, I’d like to share more about why we chose Phoenix Cyclops instead of the traditional version of Cyclops, the thought process behind his character design, his gameplay mechanics, and the inspiration behind his DLC costumes.




    Why Phoenix Cyclops?








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    Early in development, Cyclops was one of the leading candidates to join the roster as a member of the Unbreakable X-Men team.




    Cyclops has appeared in numerous Marvel fighting games over the years, and his visual identity and battle style have become firmly established through that long history. Because of that, we challenged ourselves to explore whether there was a way to present him in a style that felt different from what players had seen before. This became a major topic of discussion within the team.




    During those discussions, our narrative team proposed the idea of using the Phoenix version of Cyclops. We felt this interpretation would allow us to create fresher visuals and a more exciting fighting style while offering something unexpected for players.




    As a result, we made the difficult decision to continue working on the character until we felt like we were adding something new to his fighting game legacy. As a result, we’re excited to now release Phoenix Cyclops as our first post-launch DLC character.




    Character design







    Phoenix Cyclops hopes to tame a destructive power to save mutantkind from extinction. This version of Scott Summers believes in absolute justice and is willing to make difficult decisions and take extreme actions when necessary.




    At the same time, we wanted to convey the inner conflict and emotional burden that comes with those choices. To help express that side of his personality, we intentionally gave him a somewhat younger appearance to contrast the incredible aura of the Phoenix Force. With Phoenix Cyclops’ transformed state, we wanted to illustrate his shift from idealistic leader to fiery corruption.




    While the overall Phoenix costume remains faithful to its source material, we incorporated details and visual touches inspired by the comics throughout the design process. Above all, our goal was simple: to make him look as cool as possible.




    Gameplay and skills







    Cyclops is designed as an all-rounder who excels at both long-range combat and close-range strikes through his versatile use of Optic Blasts.




    Empowered by the Phoenix Force, he can also unleash wide-area fire-based attacks that control large portions of the screen. In addition to projectiles, rushing attacks, throws, and setup tools, he has access to a wide variety of Optic Blast techniques.




    As players continue to use Optic Blasts, they accumulate Phoenix Force energy called Solar Shards. Once four Solar Shards have been collected, Cyclops can transform into his Dark Phoenix form.




    This mechanic was inspired by the Avengers vs. X-Men storyline, in which Cyclops became one of the Phoenix Five and eventually absorbed the power of his fellow teammates, transforming into Dark Phoenix.




    Entering Dark Phoenix form grants a significant temporary power boost, but it also comes with risks, including health depletion.




    The Phoenix Force is both an incredible source of power and a path to destruction. Successfully managing and controlling that power will be one of the keys to victory.




    DLC costumes







    When we decided to make Phoenix Cyclops the base version of the character, we understood that many fans would prefer the classic appearance they have known and loved for years.




    This isn’t unique to Cyclops. Anyone who grew up reading comics or watching animated adaptations has their own vision of what these characters should look like.




    Because of that, whenever we significantly reinterpret a character’s design or choose a relatively uncommon version of a character, we approach development with the expectation that classic-inspired costumes should also be available.




    The “Classic” and “Legacy” costumes were created with that philosophy in mind. We hope players enjoy experiencing Phoenix Cyclops in whichever style they prefer.




    Play Phoenix Cyclops first at EVO France



    It’s hard to believe that nearly two months have passed since launch. To everyone who continues to play the game every day, thank you for your incredible support.




    Players attending EVO France from October 9-11 will also have the opportunity to be among the first in the world to try Phoenix Cyclops. If you’re attending the event, we hope you’ll stop by the MARVEL Tokon: Fighting Souls booth and give him a try.




    Thank you again for your continued support, and we look forward to sharing more with you soon.



    More...]]>     Automated News Feeds PlayStationBot https://totalgamingnetwork.com/feeds/3546863-phoenix-cyclops-joins-marvel-tokon-fighting-souls-on-november-2     Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Battlefield 6, Valor Mortis, Forever Ago, and More https://totalgamingnetwork.com/feeds/3546862-coming-to-xbox-game-pass-battlefield-6-valor-mortis-forever-ago-and-more Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:00:28 GMT Welcome back friends! Hope you’ve been having fun digging in with Bravo Squad for Gears of War: E-Day or clearing the dungeons in Minecraft Dungeons... Welcome back friends! Hope you’ve been having fun digging in with Bravo Squad for Gears of War: E-Day or clearing the dungeons in Minecraft Dungeons II. When you’re ready for your next game, we’ve got more coming at you including some you might remember from our XBOX Games Showcase this past summer. Let’s get to the games!




    Coming Soon



    Echo Weaver (Cloud, XBOX Series X|S, and PC) – October 8
    Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass




    Available on day one with XBOX Game Pass! Time is your greatest resource, and secrets are your only upgrades. Master an unraveling time loop in this knowledge-based metroidvania. As the last Weaver, exploit time-altering anomalies and use what you learn to break the cycle. Explore what remains. Uncover the mystery. Perfect the loop.








    Forever Ago (Cloud, Console, and PC) – October 8
    Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass




    Available on day one with XBOX Game Pass! Following a tragic stroke of fate, Alfred embarks on a journey north in search of redemption. In this single-player road trip adventure, you’ll travel to beautiful places, capture memories with your camera, meet interesting characters, and even make some new friends.




    Neon Abyss 2 (Cloud, XBOX Series X|S, and PC) – October 8
    Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, PC Game Pass




    A love letter to roguelike action platformers, Neon Abyss 2 thrusts you into a pixelated cyberpunk world where ancient and modern gods rule. Struck down in New Athens, battle through The Abyss to claim revenge. Death comes easily, survival is punishment, and every defeat demands one more run.








    Battlefield 6 (Cloud, XBOX Series X|S, and PC) – October 13
    Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass




    Jump into the definitive Battlefield experience with all-out warfare, fast-paced close-quarters combat, and tactical destruction in Battlefield 6. EA Play members can unlock the EA Play Deployment Pack, claim the Season 5 EA Play Pack, and earn recurring seasonal rewards. Game Pass Ultimate subscribers get EA Play included, plus 10% off eligible EA digital purchases.




    Deep Dish Dungeon (Cloud, XBOX Series X|S, and PC) – October 13
    Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass




    Available on day one with XBOX Game Pass! Deep Dish Dungeon is a survival exploration game where you navigate through a puzzly hand-crafted dungeon, with metroidvania and crafting elements. Unravel the enigmas of the dungeon’s depths solo or online co-op multiplayer.








    Valor Mortis (Cloud, XBOX Series X|S, Handheld, and PC) – October 13
    Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass




    Available on day one with XBOX Game Pass! Valor Mortis is a first-person action soulslike from the creators of Ghostrunner. Rise from death as a former soldier of Napoleon’s army. Wield supernatural powers, battle horrifying monsters, and unravel a conspiracy that threatens all of humanity.




    Bluey’s Happy Snaps (Cloud, Console, Handheld, and PC) – October 15
    Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass




    Available on day one with XBOX Game Pass! Explore Bluey’s world like never before! Play, explore, and capture moments with Bluey and Bingo in Bluey’s Happy Snaps, a photo-powered adventure across familiar spots from the show. Snap memories solo or side-by-side with a second player, discover Australian wildlife, and turn in-game moments into real fun for real life.




    Chained Beasts (Cloud, XBOX Series X|S, and PC) – October 15
    Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass




    Available on day one with XBOX Game Pass! Chained Beasts is a 1-4 player co-op gladiator roguelike. Fight chaotic battles chained to your friends. Use your chains or the arena to beat up foes in creative ways and win over the bloodthirsty crowd. Endure physical and mental injuries to defeat fearsome bosses and survive the day.




    Beyond These Stars (PC) – October 16
    Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass




    Available on day one with XBOX Game Pass! Build a city on the back of a Space Whale and learn to coexist as you journey through the stars. Manage intricate supply chains and the needs of your people as you build outposts, meet aliens, and uncover the mysteries of the universe.




    In Case You Missed It



    Shape of Dreams (Cloud, XBOX Series X|S, Handheld, and PC) – Available Now
    Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, PC Game Pass




    Shape of Dreams delivers fast-paced top-down roguelite action with chaotic projectile-filled battles, fluid combat, and high-stakes co-op. Play solo or with up to three friends as you dodge overwhelming attacks and unleash devastating builds. The Starless Path anniversary update offers even more content and enhanced gameplay.








    Minecraft Dungeons II (Cloud, Console, Handheld, and PC) – Available Now
    Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass




    Gear up and team up to enter a new dimension in Minecraft Dungeons II! Journey into the Sift to explore uncharted lands and fight unfamiliar threats that will test you like never before. Uncover new ways to customize your gear and prepare for the toughest battle yet. Are you ready to face what awaits beyond the rifts?








    Gears of War: E-Day (XBOX Series X|S, Handheld, PC, and Cloud) – Available Now
    Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass




    Experience the horror and brutality of Emergence Day. 14 years before the original Gears of War, join Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago in a gripping origin-story campaign as the Locust Horde first erupt from below, igniting a desperate fight for survival.




    In-Game Benefits



    Asphalt Legends (Cloud, Console, and PC) – Available Today
    Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, Game Pass Essential, and PC Game Pass




    Spark your competitive soul with Asphalt Legends and feel the collective heartbeat of the road in this arcade-style racing game! Unlock the Ford GT MKII, 250 tokens, and 250,000 credits to upgrade your collection and take the lead on the track!




    Leaving October 15



    The following games are leaving the Game Pass library soon. Don’t want the fun to end? Save on these games now before they leave Game Pass!
    • A Plague Tale: Requiem (Cloud, Console, and PC)
    • Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (Cloud, Console, and PC)
    • Crime Scene Cleaner (Cloud, Console, and PC)
    • Donut County (Cloud, Console, and PC)
    • Evil West (Cloud, Console, and PC)
    • Nova Roma (Game Preview) (PC)
    • Pacific Drive (Cloud, Console, and PC)
    • Superball (Cloud, Console, and PC)
    • The Casting of Frank Stone (Cloud, Console, and PC)




    As always, keep an eye here or on social for what’s coming to your download queue next. Talk soon!




    Note: Games with a ‘Handheld’ designation represent those that are optimized for handheld play.

    The post Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Battlefield 6, Valor Mortis, Forever Ago, and More appeared first on XBOX Wire.



    More...]]>     Automated News Feeds XboxBot https://totalgamingnetwork.com/feeds/3546862-coming-to-xbox-game-pass-battlefield-6-valor-mortis-forever-ago-and-more     Indie Selects for October 2026: Discover and Progress Through Unforgettable Worlds https://totalgamingnetwork.com/feeds/3546861-indie-selects-for-october-2026-discover-and-progress-through-unforgettable-worlds Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:00:19 GMT Every Wednesday, dive into the Indie Select Hub — your gateway to a fresh, curated indie collection plus four themed spotlights that rotate weekly!... 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.




    Halloween has never been just about scares. Sure, there’s plenty of room for heart-pounding frights, but it’s also a season that celebrates imagination, creativity, and stepping into worlds beyond the ordinary. This month, indie developers embraced that spirit in unforgettable ways.




    For October, the ID@XBOX team has curated six standout Indie Selects that invite you to discover mysterious realms, conquer new challenges, and uncover stories waiting to be told. From epic battles and eldritch horrors to cozy puzzles and island adventures, each game offers a richly crafted world filled with surprises around every corner.




    So, whether you’re seeking thrills, mystery, or a new adventure to get lost in, here are this month’s Indie Selects (in no particular order):













    Mortal Shell II











    Mortal Shell II


    Playstack



    ☆☆☆☆☆
    549



    ★★★★★





    $49.99




    Get it now



















    Mortal Shell II is still unapologetically challenging, but combat feels faster and more aggressive this time around. The removal of the traditional stamina gauge means encounters aren’t simply about waiting for a bar to refill. You can stay in the fight, combining melee weapons, sidearms, abilities and brutal executions. It makes combat feel considerably more fluid than before.




    The world has grown too. Rather than simply pushing you down a predetermined path, Mortal Shell II encourages exploration across a compact, interconnected open world filled with hidden areas, dungeons, weapons, upgrades and, naturally, plenty of horrible things waiting to ruin your afternoon.




    What I particularly enjoy is that exploration feels connected to progression. Finding another Shell isn’t just another collectible checked off a list. It can completely change how you approach the game. Weapons offer extensive upgrade paths as well, giving you plenty of room to shape your own approach to combat.




    Mortal Shell II certainly isn’t interested in making life easy for you, but there’s something satisfying about gradually turning the tables. You go from cautiously approaching every new enemy to becoming the nightmare wandering through their world.




    If you enjoy dark fantasy, exploration, challenging combat and the satisfaction of mastering a game that initially seems determined to destroy you, Mortal Shell II is absolutely worth having on your radar.




    – Steven Allen








    Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game


















    Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game


    PM-Studios, Inc.



    ☆☆☆☆☆
    56



    ★★★★★





    $29.99




    Get it now






















    If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to assemble your dream team of benders and settle legendary rivalries yourself, Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game is ready to make that happen. This 2D tag-team fighter brings together iconic characters from “Avatar: The Last Airbender” and “The Legend of Korra,” combining elemental bending, flashy special moves, and fast-paced team combat into an experience that’s easy to jump into and rewarding to master.




    As a longtime fan of the Avatar universe, this game immediately grabbed my attention. There’s something incredibly satisfying about watching beloved characters leap from the screen into a fighting game that feels so true to the world they come from. From the first match, I found myself grinning at familiar abilities, character interactions, and bending styles brought to life in exciting new ways.




    What impressed me most is how distinct every fighter feels. Experimenting with different team combinations kept me coming back for “just one more match” as I discovered new strategies and synergies. Fans of games like Dragon Ball FighterZ, Marvel vs. Capcom, and Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid will recognize the thrill of building a team and learning how each character complements the others.




    There’s plenty to learn with its tag mechanics and assists, but the journey of improving feels rewarding and keeps every victory exciting. Whether you grew up with “Avatar: The Last Airbender,” fell in love with “The Legend of Korra,” or simply enjoy energetic team-based fighting games, Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game captures the heart of the franchise while delivering a fun and action-packed experience that’s hard to put down.




    – Jessica Ronnell








    Mewgenics











    Mewgenics


    Nicalis Inc.



    ☆☆☆☆☆
    88



    ★★★★★





    $39.99




    Get it now



















    From the moment I started playing Mewgenics, I knew I was in for a wild ride. From Edmund McMillen, the developer behind The Binding of Isaac, Super Meat Boy, and The End is Nigh, Mewgenics is a roguelike tactical turn-based RPG presented in a unique and cartoonish macabre art style, filled with dark humor and clever references.




    Mewgenics offers a staggering amount of content that easily demands over a hundred hours of playtime, complete with deep strategy and a generational breeding system (yes, you breed mutant cats).




    The game hooks you right away with its chaotic setup, you’re managing a house full of mutated cats and sending them out on tactical, grid-based runs. Every item, skill, and attribute is randomized, meaning no two runs ever play out the same way. When your cats survive a brutal dungeon crawl, they bring back scars and mutations that you can pass down to future generations. Breeding the ultimate mutant cat squad and trying to balance their weird genetic traits became an obsession.




    The dark and sometimes graphic humor and the relentless difficulty might not be for everyone, but for me, it hit the right buttons. Mewgenics easily eats dozens of hours, keeping you hooked on trying just one more run. Mewgenics creates something entirely fresh, endlessly repayable, and wonderfully grotesque, fur-real!.




    – Oscar Polanco








    The Sinking City 2














    The Sinking City 2


    Frogwares



    ☆☆☆☆☆
    144



    ★★★★★





    $49.99




    Get it now




    Free Trial




















    The Sinking City 2 takes the series in a bold new direction, delivering a third-person Lovecraftian survival horror experience set in a flooded 1929 Arkham. The story follows Calvin Rafferty as he searches for a way to save his fiancée, Faye, who has been trapped in a supernatural slumber after a ritual gone wrong.




    From the moment I stepped into Arkham’s flooded streets armed with little more than a flashlight and a pistol, the game nailed its horror atmosphere. Traveling between districts by boat gives the city an open feel, while interconnected environments, puzzle-solving, investigation mechanics, and scarce resources keep the tension high.




    What truly sets The Sinking City 2 apart, however, is its enemy design. Familiar Lovecraftian creatures provide plenty of frantic encounters, but the real stars are the Slither: parasitic worms that survive after their host dies. If ignored, they can crawl into nearby corpses, reanimate them, and force you to fight the same enemies all over again. This simple but brilliant mechanic transformed every multi-enemy encounter into a desperate scramble and created a constant sense of dread.




    I don’t think I sat down once while playing The Sinking City 2. Between its unsettling atmosphere, intriguing mystery, satisfying survival horror gameplay, and genuinely frightening enemies, it stands out as one of the genre’s most memorable experiences and a must-play for horror fans.




    – Raymond Estrada








    Woodo











    Woodo


    Daedalic Entertainment



    ☆☆☆☆☆
    7



    ★★★★★





    $19.99




    Get it now



















    Woodo is that takes the cozy puzzle genre and turns it into something closer to a child’s toy box coming to life as it tells you a story. The puzzles put you in the position of assembling handcrafted wooden dioramas piece by piece, watching each empty, colorless scene slowly fill with detail, animation, and life as you click objects into their correct spots. It’s a small, tactile premise, but it’s executed with a level of care that makes every placement feel extraordinarily satisfying.




    The narrative at the heart of Woodo is a story about Foxy, a city girl sent to the countryside for the summer, and her growing friendship with a local villager, who happens to be a frog named, well, Ben the Frog. The narrative unfolds across a series of interconnected dioramas, each one capturing a different moment from their shared adventure, guided by a warm, friendly narrator’s voice that makes the whole experience feel less like a puzzle game and more like a warm, cuddly bedtime story. And while the gameplay is generally pretty simple, there is some complexity to it. The assembly of the wooden pieces isn’t necessarily linear – you have to rotate and explore the 3D space to uncover hidden pieces, while watching the world react and transform with playful animations as you place each one. This instills in the gameplay an almost toy-like sense of discovery.




    That nostalgic pull is really the whole point. Woodo doesn’t exist to make you wrack your brain or lose a hundred hours in layer after layer of puzzle mechanics. Instead, it elicits the particular kind of childlike wonder that comes from sparking an adventure out of the simplest object. It’s a game that adapts to your pace, offering help when you need it without breaking the spell, and by the time you’ve filled in its last diorama, it’s hard not to feel like a kid again.




    – Glenn Gregory








    Lou’s Lagoon


















    Lou's Lagoon


    Megabit Publishing



    ☆☆☆☆☆
    14



    ★★★★★





    $24.99




    Get it now






















    I honestly didn’t expect to dig into this one as hard as I have, but here we are. Lou’s Lagoon is a cozy exploration-and-crafting adventure where you play as an “up for whatever” helping-hand-style character who is just looking to lend some resourcefulness in the recovery efforts to reunite a series of tropical storm-hit islands via collecting, building, and resource gathering… And I may even discover where my missing Uncle Lou (a legend among the island denizens) went? Count me in!




    To do all the things needed, you’ll wield everything from a two-way vacuum-like tool to a fishing rod (collect those fish scales!) and especially a handy glider to ride gusty currents. Roam the islands on foot while uncovering chests, befriend some in-need beach-faring folk, and complete quests that in turn let you upgrade your arsenal of gadgets to continue your journey. But the main hook for me is being able to pilot a little seaplane across the different archipelagos that dot your game world – the sense of discovery gave me that Skies of Arcadia feel (Dreamcast hive, rise up!). Add in busting through swag-filled air balloon loot drops and seeking out broken radio towers to repair to get comms systems up and running to fast-travel when you don’t want to fly – all of it feels gratifying in a way that hoovered up hours of my time and kept me up past my bedtime with no complaints.




    Sure, some of the guidance and systems feel a little opaque or DIY at times, and man, the currency can sometimes be a bear to amass for purchasing new goods… but really, the joy in completing a goal or upgrading your “Swirler” (your two-way vacuum tool) to collect wool off of a grumpy island llama-like creature…totally worth it.

    The post Indie Selects for October 2026: Discover and Progress Through Unforgettable Worlds appeared first on XBOX Wire.



    More...]]>     Automated News Feeds XboxBot https://totalgamingnetwork.com/feeds/3546861-indie-selects-for-october-2026-discover-and-progress-through-unforgettable-worlds     Gears of War: E-Day – Surviving the First Night of Emergence https://totalgamingnetwork.com/feeds/3546849-gears-of-war-e-day-surviving-the-first-night-of-emergence Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:00:23 GMT Today marks the worldwide launch of Gears of War: E-Day (https://www.xbox.com/en-GB/games/store/gears-of-war-e-day/9n4pt8hgcdhq), now available on... Today marks the worldwide launch of Gears of War: E-Day, now available on XBOX Series X|S, XBOX on PC, Game Pass and Steam. One of XBOX’s most iconic sagas returns to where it all began, taking players back to the opening hours of Emergence Day and the catastrophic event that changed the world of Sera forever.




    Emergence Day is a defining moment for the Gears of War universe – the catastrophic event changed the world of Sera forever, but the story of that fateful night has never been fully told, until now.











    Gears of War: E-Day transports us back to the opening hours of the Locust invasion, where an unsuspecting world is ruthlessly plunged into chaos as monsters erupt from underground. Across three harrowing days and nights, Marcus Fenix, Dom Santiago and their fierce new squad mates fight desperately to survive the onslaught consuming the city of Kalona, while uncovering the true scale of a threat unlike anything they – or humanity – has ever faced.




    From the moment the prologue opens, Gears of War: E-Day showcases a masterclass in action-horror. This is not the Locust enemy you’ve fought before. They’re equally cunning as they are violent, and frankly, you should be terrified to face them. If this is your first deployment, or you’re coming out of retirement to fight the war ahead, we’ve got you covered. Before you step out onto the streets of Kalona, here are a few things every Gear should know.




    Learn When to Push Forward, When to Hold Your Ground, and When to Get Out of the F**ckin’ Way



    Gears of War is famously a cover-based shooter, and you’ll rely on it to stay alive as you push through the Locust. Keep your head down and dip from cover-to-cover – and avoid walking out into the open unless you’re rushing an enemy with a melee attack. Even a handful of Drones can deal massive damage while you’re exposed, which can be trouble for both you and the squadmate that may have to come and revive you. Sometimes, the best course of action is to hold patiently and pick off enemies as they come, and there’s no shame in that strategy.




    Sometimes, you’ll just need to haul ass and stay as mobile as you can, which I quickly learned during an early fight with a Brumak wielding a horrible chain weapon. There’s no peace to be found in cover for that situation – fan out, keep it distracted, and pray that it doesn’t decide to charge you while your gun is jammed.








    Know Your Loadout



    Each weapon you’ll find in E-Day is deeply situational, which makes for a great tactical experience. The Chainsaw Lancer is a great all-rounder, offering close-to-mid range firepower and a big ol’ (upgradeable) mag to chew through. The Gnasher is a stellar shotgun, fantastic for devastating point-blank damage. The Longshot Sniper, one of my personal favorites, pops a slick, long-range slug into unsuspecting foes from a great distance. Not only is that incredibly satisfying each time, but it lets you get a stack of damage into a tankier enemy – like a Boomer, before it gets close to you. There are caches dotted around Kalona that let you switch up your loadout, too, so don’t feel like you’re locked into a specific style of play forever. Mix up your strategy, swap roles with your friends, but above all – experiment!




    Melee is a Gear’s Best Friend



    I know I said this is a cover-based shooter, but sometimes you’ll need to resort to more personal measures. Before E-Day even lets you look at a gun, it hands out a crash course in melee – one of the most useful, life-saving abilities for a Gear. Spend some time getting to grips with how it works when wielding a metal pipe and the Snub pistol – figure out the weight of the swing, and how it feels to hit enemies in front, and more importantly, behind you. Later, melee becomes even more fun with the Chainsaw Lancer, and you’ll feel extra confident with it once you’ve got the basics of backhanding down.








    Blind Shooting is Back, and Remains Effective



    As soon as you pop your head up to aim a shot, you’re a giant bullet magnet, effectively inviting every weapon-wielder on the map to pop you like a balloon. Fortunately, Gears can shoot blind from behind cover, which is a superb way to dish out additional damage to something getting too close for comfort. If you don’t have the health to rush out for a melee takedown, or you need a few seconds of recovery time, blind fire from cover is a clutch move to get the job done.




    Look Out For Side Missions, And Their Rewards



    While E-Day‘s campaign is primarily linear, Kalona has large pockets of open space with multiple pathways towards the next objective, as well as side paths that may lead to side missions. These are smaller, optional objectives that let you support other squads, help civilians, and otherwise contribute to saving the city. Not only do they offer additional insight into the wider story, you’ll also get a nice reward for doing it, often a weapon mod.








    Audio Chime Means Collectables



    While you’re exploring, keep an ear open for a sharp chime whenever you enter a new area of the city – anywhere from inside a building to a side street. That means there’s a collectable nearby. These range from familiar items like COG armor and tags, to esoteric pieces like… a can of soup. They all come with great little lore entries too, some written by the squad members themselves. It’s a wonderful added insight into their stories, and the wider world, so pick them up when you can.




    Now that you’re equipped with the basics, there’s only one thing left to do – get out there. Gather your squad, load up, and uncover the world-shattering event that started it all. Gears of War: E-Day is available today on XBOX Series X|S, XBOX on PC, Game Pass and Steam. Play it on both console and PC at no additional cost with XBOX Play Anywhere.




















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    Experience the horror and brutality of Emergence Day. Fourteen years before the original Gears of War, join Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago in a gripping origin-story campaign as the Locust Horde first erupt from below, igniting a desperate fight for survival. Rally your squad and fight on in multiplayer with a reimagination of Gears’ iconic PvE mode, Horde Siege, or go head-to-head with a refined Versus PvP.* Built from the ground up in Unreal Engine 5, Gears of War: E-Day delivers the most immersive Gears yet.

    The Story of E-Day

    Fight through the chaos of Emergence Day in a gripping origin story campaign.

    Battle alone, side by side in two-player split-screen, or rally up to four players online across Campaign, Horde Siege, and Versus.*

    Horde Siege PvE – Back and Bigger Than Ever

    Survive a city under siege in an evolved take on Gears’ iconic co-op wave survival mode built for larger maps, more players, and bigger battles.

    Choose your class – Assault, Marksman, Medic, or Breacher – then drop in as a 4-player squad to fight back the Locust.

    Team up with multiple squads to conquer shared objectives and take down world bosses. Survive to earn rewards, unlock customization and improve your loadout for the next match.

    Versus Returns – Refined and Focused PvP

    Battle across all-new maps and refined fan-favorite 4v4 modes.

    Choose your level of competition. Lock in and climb the ranks in Ranked or jump into Social playlists for a more relaxed match.

    Modernized controls and movement make combat feel more fluid while retaining Gears’ signature cover-based feel. Jump, vault, slide, and flank with intent.

    A Terrifying Threat from Below 

    A darker, grittier tone and reimagined enemies restore fear and dread to the series.

    Atmosphere and detail are pushed further than ever. The world feels more grounded, believable, and dangerous.

    Familiar enemies are more threatening, joined by all-new creatures and villains that reestablish a true sense of horror.

    Feels Like Gears. Plays Like New.

    Iconic cover‑based combat returns, enhanced with modernized movement and traversal that add freedom and verticality.

    Fan‑favorite weapons return and are reimagined, alongside all‑new weapons built for brutal, close‑quarters combat.

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    Online Multiplayer: Online campaign co-op, Horde Siege, Versus and other multiplayer features require a Game Pass subscription that includes online multiplayer, sold separately.

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    More...]]>     Automated News Feeds XboxBot https://totalgamingnetwork.com/feeds/3546848-watch-the-gears-of-war-e-day-official-launch-trailer     STAR WARS: Galactic Racer — Crashing with Consequence in Runs-Based Racing https://totalgamingnetwork.com/feeds/3546847-star-wars-galactic-racer-crashing-with-consequence-in-runs-based-racing Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:00:23 GMT Allow us to set the scene. Three corners from the finish line, another racer shunts your repulsorcraft into an adjacent boulder, sending you... Allow us to set the scene. Three corners from the finish line, another racer shunts your repulsorcraft into an adjacent boulder, sending you careening into the toxic wastes of Sentinel I. You try to correct your course. Too late. The vehicle that took you 4 tours and 23 races to tune is now scattered across the track, your League Token is forfeit, and the tour is over.




    These are the moments that are instrumental in your journey to become Champion of the Galactic League, and the moments that the team built around STAR WARS: Galactic Racer — available today for XBOX Series X|S.




    “We’ve got a history of trying to make failure fun,” says Creative Director at Fuse Games Kieran Crimmins. “Failure can be this big, spectacular, exciting, interesting and rewarding experience in the game. Our wreck-out system is meant to be the ethos of how Fuse approach game making. Crashing isn’t just a big spectacle; it has consequence as well as mechanical rewards so you can learn something for your next run.”




    “Failure is fuel, which is where our runs-based mechanic comes into play,” adds Co-founder and Head of Content at Fuse Games Steve Uphill. “It’s the opportunity to try again, and when you get the right combination of builds, parts and upgrades, failure makes winning feel hard earned, but so much more rewarding and creates a powerful and unique player story.”




    Kieran Crimmins (left) and Steve Uphill (right).



    In STAR WARS: Galactic Racer, player persistence is the key to success. Kieran explains what runs-based actually means, and how Fuse Games adds their own spin on the widely used term: “For us, runs-based is a replayable loop that allows you to experiment with a new way to play every time, see how far you get with it, and if you fail, you still get some great rewards to go again so you can try with a new combination of parts and abilities.”




    “From start to end, the process looks like this: the player starts by choosing which vehicle you want to attempt that run in, whether it be a skim speeder, speeder bike, or landspeeder. They all have slightly different playstyles and attributes. Then, you pick a Racer Style, which gives your build a baseline direction. So, if you wanted to make an afterburner build or a cooled build for example, you start with that Racer Style, then select which abilities, parts and upgrades complement it at the end of each race.




    Depending how well you do in the races, you’ll also get financial rewards that you can spend at the shop in between planets. There’s always going to be the temptation to try out new abilities or upgrades, but these are rewarded randomly, so there’s an element of luck involved. Most will be able to synergise with your build in some way, so it’s up to your knowledge and creativity for that limited set to find a path to success. If you’re lucky, you’ll win the league. If you don’t win the league, however, the path to success is filled with challenges, rivals, and events to test you. Crash too many times and you’ll ‘wreck out’, or you fail a high-stakes event, then you’ll lose a League Token and be back to the start.”




    Failure is an important part of the game’s mechanics, which is why ‘wrecking out’ is so instrumental to gameplay: “You have a certain number of crashes that you’re allowed to do in any race,” says Kieran, “not all events have it, but a lot of them do. If you use all your crashes, then you’ll ‘wreck out’ and have to start from the beginning of that tour. Crucially, we wanted there to be an element of consequence in the gameplay. Your decisions matter across every part of the game, so you need some sort of finite failure state for your decisions to matter, and wrecking out felt like a great manifestation of that. Every corner matters, every interaction with another racer matters. It forces you to think about what choices you make and what you’re doing, rather than driving with abandon.”











    It’s this element of player agency and choice that makes the runs-based loop in STAR WARS: Galactic Racer so satisfying. Kieran expresses the importance of player choice: “If you think about playing in its most base form, it isn’t someone tells you what to do then you do it. That’s a job, that’s instruction. Instead, we provide a play space full of fun things. Play is the choice to arrange them in the way that you want, and creating your own moments and journeys. The power of a good player story is the absolute power of play in general.”




    And that agency doesn’t end when the run does. Kieran continues: “There are two important progression routes for a run. The first is your stat build-up, where you get temporary stats for each vehicle like cornering, resilience, ramjet, afterburner etc. This allows you to dial into your playstyle as well as your build, and you can add points to make those base stats different. The second one is your combination of parts. As standard, you’ll get to install up to five parts. Each of those parts have different rarity, and you build those up as you go through the different events, either from the shop or as event awards. They all do vastly different things and synergise in different ways, some even develop faults that change builds even further. The combinations in the parts system is so vast, I’m not even sure we’ve seen every single combination yet!”




    “You also get permanent progression outside of each tour that you can put into one of your vehicle types. So, it’s the same set of stats, but they’ll stay there for the rest of your enjoyment of the game. Once you beat a tour, you open up a larger pool of parts. You’ll also unlock new ‘favors’ that you can equip to further modify the rules for the next run. Another form of permanent progression is the ability to upgrade your Racer Styles, so you can unlock all sorts of different ways to play.”




    These features carry over to multiplayer, too: “In multiplayer, we wanted to create a runs-based system that worked. They’re not exactly the same, because it’s a shorter session time, and we wanted people to move through it much faster. Similarly to campaign, you pick a Racer Style, upgrade your vehicle with parts, upgrades and abilities, but you gamble it all on the final knockout event in the multiplayer tour. Winning the multiplayer tour nets you vast amounts of XP so you can unlock new characters and customization. And, even if it hasn’t been your best run, you can still gain XP by voting on the player you think is going to win so you can still have an engaging final race. Because there is an element of luck and skill involved, we wanted to reward racers for playing, even if sometimes getting shunted into a wall could mean the end.”








    The element of crashing and consequence in campaign and multiplayer is also what makes it dramatic to watch. Steve spends his time on the moment of impact itself, making sure each crash the player caused reads as such. “Having such a breadth of player choice and decisions meant that they’ll see crashes a lot. That’s why it was so important to us to not simply use pre-canned animations for the crashes. We wanted to generate a system that made every shot feel cinematic but was also procedural, so every time a crash happens you see it differently.




    We’ve got four different vehicle types, and each one behaves completely differently. The speeder bike is smaller than the other vehicles, so it rolls, the podracers have separate engine units to the cockpit, which has its own logic. We needed a crash system that worked across all of them, and made sure every crash told a story instead of just blowing up. The speeder bike hitting a tree on Endor is iconic to “STAR WARS: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi,” so that stays an instant hit. Bigger vehicles roll and come apart over time, extending the spectacle and creating impact. And even then, if the same crash repeats, it loses the impact and emotion we want the players to feel. Timing was the real constraint throughout, show the impact and spectacle but keep the racing flow.”




    “Podracing crash sequences in “STAR WARS: Episode I – The Phantom Menace” can be up to thirty seconds long. We’ve designed our maximum to be up to eight seconds. That’s the real challenge!” Steve laughs. “If I had it my way, they would be much longer. But the team was right. Longer cinematics slowed gameplay down too much. But that was a creative constraint: How do you build the vehicles and the camera system to make the most of eight seconds, cinematically and procedurally, when you don’t have long to play with?”




    Vehicles were one half of that problem. The camera was the other, because a crash that isn’t framed right loses spectacle and instead, becomes noise: “The camera system might seem simple, but they’re incredibly hard. A crash is instantaneous and the system has to work out where the vehicle is, where it’s heading, how fast, what’s blocking the shot, all before it can even decide how to frame it. The whole sequence has to feel believable and weighted, or it falls apart.”








    “If the weight feeling’s gone, the vehicles just feel like toys, like something that’s made of wood or plastic bouncing down the track. And we’ve got four vehicle types, all a different size and mass, so getting that sense of weight across all of them is genuinely hard. Sometimes they didn’t land… they bounced.”




    “The answer ended up being a mixture of iteration,” Steve continues, “as well as creating a system that allows the camera to intelligently read the environment. At the moment of the crash, we introduce some unique geometry to the scene that ensures the camera is always placed in the optimal position, whilst also triggering the right VFX, audio and various other elements to make the crashes immersive and satisfying to watch.”




    “It’s kind of a modern marvel when you think about it,” adds Kieran. “If you were to film that for a movie sequence, you’re talking three to six months of planning and a day of shooting to get one fixed camera where you knew everything that was about to happen. This does it in milliseconds.”




    Put the systems and the spectacle side by side, and you get something that’s easy to describe but hard work to build: a crash that feels earned and unique, not scripted.








    This takes us back to that moment on the track, three corners from the finish. 23 runs of tuning, gone in half a second and exactly the kind of moment the team spent years making sure would land.




    That’s the whole idea: the systems that give the crash meaning, the craft that gives it weight. Put those together and a racing game stops being about who crosses the line first, and instead about everything you’re willing to risk to get there.




    STAR WARS: Galactic Racer is available now for XBOX Series X|S and is available for purchase on the XBOX Store.













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    Pre-Order now to get the following digital content:
    • Exclusive Pre-Order Bonus Livery for your repulsorcraft
    • Exclusive Pre-Order Bonus Player Banner for multiplayer modes
    Note: Pre-Order Bonus content may be made available for purchase at a later date.


    ​​​The STAR WARS: Galactic Racer Deluxe Edition contains three exclusive vehicles, a unique Livery, three Arcade Events, a deluxe Player Banner, and a Digital Art Book.
    • Three exclusive vehicles: Become the envy of the paddock and pilot the Kor Sarun: Ciza T speeder bike, the Kor Sarun: Darc X landspeeder, and the Kor Sarun: Rak S skim speeder
    • Unique Livery for pilots who need to race in style. Coat any of your speeders with an exclusive Livery inspired by the Naboo N-1 starfighter
    • Three Arcade Events for the fearless racers. The Galactic League challenges you to three exclusive Arcade trials designed specifically for your Kor Sarun repulsorcraft
    • Deluxe Player Banner containing an exclusive Insignia and Background for multiplayer modes
    • Digital Art Book showcasing never-before-seen character, vehicle, and location artwork from the development of STAR WARS: Galactic Racer*


    ​​​​​STAR WARS: Galactic Racer is a ​​runs-based​​, high-stakes reinvention of racing born in the lawless Outer Rim of the ​​STAR WARS​​​​ galaxy.​​​​

    The Empire’s grip on the galaxy has finally broken, and with its fall comes a new obsession: speed. As the New Republic struggles to rebuild, gambling, entertainment, and glory fuel a booming underground.

    Out of this chaos, the Galactic League is born: an unsanctioned racing circuit where syndicates sponsor pilots, fortunes are won and lost in seconds, and only the bold survive.

    No Force. No prophecy. Just skill, strategy, and the will to rise.

    COMPETE IN HIGH-STAKES RACES
    Slam, shunt, and takedown rivals across varied circuits as you pilot landspeeders, speeder bikes, skim speeders, and podracers. The greater the risk, the greater the reward.

    SURVIVE A DANGEROUS UNDERGROUND SPORT
    Join The Galactic League – an unsanctioned racing circuit born in the lawless Outer Rim. Become Shade, a lone racer chasing revenge and glory.

    BUILD AND CUSTOMIZE YOUR CRAFT
    Pilot different classes of repulsorcraft each with distinct physics and playstyles. Build a ride that showcases your style and gives you a competitive edge.

    BATTLE RIVALS IN MULTIPLE GAME MODES
    Ride solo through a story-driven campaign of shifting alliances or brave strategic PvP grudge matches where reputation rides with you.

    CLIMB THE RANKS AND EARN REWARDS
    Prove yourself through intense rivalries and escalating challenges. Every choice shapes your prospects as you build your status in The Galactic League.

    *Internet Connection required. Digital Art Book available for viewing and for download from starwarsgalacticracer.com/digital_art using the in-game redemption code.

    The STAR WARS: Galactic Racer Deluxe Upgrade add-on must be installed to access the Digital Art Book redemption code.























    STAR WARS: Galactic Racer


    Secret Mode



    ☆☆☆☆☆



    ★★★★★





    $59.99




    Get it now






    Pre-Order now to get the following digital content:
    • Exclusive Pre-Order Bonus Livery for your repulsorcraft
    • Exclusive Pre-Order Bonus Player Banner for multiplayer modes
    Note: Pre-Order Bonus content may be made available for purchase at a later date.


    STAR WARS​​: Galactic Racer is a ​​runs-based​​, high-stakes reinvention of racing born in the lawless Outer Rim of the ​​STAR WARS​​ galaxy.​​​​

    The Empire’s grip on the galaxy has finally broken, and with its fall comes a new obsession: speed. As the New Republic struggles to rebuild, gambling, entertainment, and glory fuel a booming underground.

    Out of this chaos, the Galactic League is born: an unsanctioned racing circuit where syndicates sponsor pilots, fortunes are won and lost in seconds, and only the bold survive.

    No Force. No prophecy. Just skill, strategy, and the will to rise.

    COMPETE IN HIGH-STAKES RACES
    Slam, shunt, and takedown rivals across varied circuits as you pilot landspeeders, speeder bikes, skim speeders, and podracers. The greater the risk, the greater the reward.

    SURVIVE A DANGEROUS UNDERGROUND SPORT
    Join The Galactic League – an unsanctioned racing circuit born in the lawless Outer Rim. Become Shade, a lone racer chasing revenge and glory.

    BUILD AND CUSTOMIZE YOUR CRAFT
    Pilot different classes of repulsorcraft each with distinct physics and playstyles. Build a ride that showcases your style and gives you a competitive edge.

    BATTLE RIVALS IN MULTIPLE GAME MODES
    Ride solo through a story-driven campaign of shifting alliances or brave strategic PvP grudge matches where reputation rides with you.

    CLIMB THE RANKS AND EARN REWARDS
    Prove yourself through intense rivalries and escalating challenges. Every choice shapes your prospects as you build your status in The Galactic League.











    The post STAR WARS: Galactic Racer — Crashing with Consequence in Runs-Based Racing appeared first on XBOX Wire.



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    Today, we’re excited to announce that Warhammer Survivors launches on PS5 November 10. To mark the occasion we’re also revealing two characters in our latest trailer. 









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    Eagle-eyed fans who have been following the game for a while may have noticed Morvenn Vahlin the game’s key art, and we’re really excited to show her off in full pixel art glory finally. Warhammer Survivors allows you to play in both the Warhammer 40,000 and Warhammer Age of Sigmar universe, so her counterpart (as part of today’s reveal) is Lyssa Revenya, a skilled thief and tomb-robber.




    While both champions take prime position in today’s spotlight, they couldn’t be more different.




    Who is Morvenn Vahl?



    Formerly a young Celestian Superior, Morvenn Vahl was chosen to become High Abbess Sanctorum – supreme commander of Adepta Sororitas. Vahl is an iron-willed warrior, suffering no fools and certainly no heretics. Dissatisfied with commanding from the safety of the Imperium, Vahl spearheads many crusades personally, leading from the front.








    How does she destroy the endless swarms of Tyranids, Death Guard Plague Marines, and Orks?



    As one of our larger Warhammer Survivors characters, Vahl strides across the battlefield in her ornate Paragon Warsuit. She’s armed with the devastating Heavy Bolter Fidelis, which sprays an arc of projectiles obliterating her foes. The weapon also has a chance to trigger a miracle, blessing Vahl and increasing the weapon’s rate of fire.




    Fidelis can be evolved to the Purgator Mirabilis, which unlocks the use of the warsuit’s Paragon Missile Launcher, unleashing a sporadic salvo of explosions across the battlefield – in addition to Fidelis’ spray of bolter shells.




    Enemies of Imperium, beware!








    Thief, Tomb-Robber, Saviour of Cinderfall – who is Lyssa Revenya?



    We’re moving to the Mortal Realms next.




    Lyssa Revenya is a talented thief and an integral member of the Saviours of Cinderfall, a rag-tag band of heroes who scoured the streets of Hammerhal and put an end to those plotting the city’s demise. Originally hailing from Lethis, Lyssa is well-versed in the art of navigating trap-ridden crypts and catacombs of that morbid city.








    Lyssa’s unique toolset for breaking and entering – and slaying hordes of Skaven



    In Warhammer Survivors, Lyssa turns her signature tools for breaking and entering into weapons. The Rope and Grapnel shoot hooks in from random edges of the screen, colliding with specific points on the battlefield, damaging enemies and dragging away any who survive. It’s the perfect weapon for a nimble thief who likes to stay more than a sword-length from their enemies.




    When the Rope and Grapnel evolves, Lyssa communes with the spirit of Rhea, a former ally and mentor. This terrifying, screaming banshee soars across the battlefield, exploding into a vengeful cloud of damaging ghostly fog. Perhaps in the right hands, Lyssa’s Rope and Grapnel can be utilised to pull enemies toward the Ghost of Rhea’s vengeful uproars? There’s only one way to find out.








    Warhammer Survivors launches on November 10; Morvenn Vahl and Lyssa Revenya are just two of over 40 playable champions waiting for you in-game. You can wishlist and pre-order on PlayStation 5 starting today, and PlayStation Plus members will receive a 10% discount when pre-ordering.



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  • Fixed view jitter that occurs and persists when playing for extended periods of time
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  • Fixed sv_parallel_sendsnapshot
  • Fixed Marshlands contract not activating
  • Fixed the Skeleton Crew not hiding the Sniper bullets
  • Fixed the Bone Chiller not hiding the correct bodygroup
  • Fixed additional bodygroup settings for styles not being applied to disguised Spies
  • Updated the Bounty Hunter's Brim to fix a problem with the materials
  • Updated the Clowning Cowl
    • Fixed minor clipping issue on Pyro's right shoulder strap for the Untucked style in some standing poses
    • Fixed texture warping on the Tucked style
  • Fixed the "Get a train, saw, or laser kill" objective on TrainSawLaser not counting kills
  • Updated Marshlands to use mp_winlimit 2 like last year
  • Updated the numbers required to complete the Scaredy-Cat bonus objectives
  • Updated quest objectives for Outburst (VSH)
  • Updated zi_blazehattan, zi_devastation_final1, zi_murky, zi_sanitarium, and zi_woods to fix out-of-bounds exploits using Zombie Engineer's Beacon
  • Custom Maps
    • Increased various limits for new custom maps
    • Added -notjuncsdetail option to VBSP
    • Missed from the Halloween update:
    • Fixed a bug where players could have a chance to get stuck in certain oblique angles of walls and props


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