Fading Echo Review Roundup: Visual Flair Meets Mechanical Depth
A look at the critical consensus for Emeteria's action-adventure RPG Fading Echo, highlighting its comic-book art style and unique elemental combat mechanics.
Rizwan Ahmed
Senior writer focused on console releases, patches, hardware changes, and player-facing platform decisions.
Call of Duty: Black Ops PS5 Ports See High Player Count Despite Criticism
Activision's Call of Duty: Black Ops ports for PS5 have reached millions of players in the US, despite criticism regarding their $40 price and lack of updates.
Halo: Campaign Evolved Joins Xbox Game Pass July 28
Halo: Campaign Evolved hits Xbox Game Pass on July 28, 2026. See the full list of new additions joining the service for the final week of July.
FixForce: Co-op Extraction Platformer Out Now
Surgent Studios has released FixForce, a co-op extraction platformer for up to six players on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Game Pass.
Xbox VP of Engineering Jared Palmer Departs After Two Months
Jared Palmer is leaving his role as Xbox VP of Engineering after just two months to join AI firm Cognition. The appointment followed a recent leadership shakeup.
GTA 6 Ultimate Edition Pre-Orders Top Charts Despite Digital-Only Format
New pre-order data shows the $100 digital-only Ultimate Edition of Grand Theft Auto 6 is currently the top-selling version across nine global territories.
Data Shows Sharp Decline in Physical Game Sales Over Last 20 Years
A newly shared industry graph illustrates the long-term decline of physical game sales since 2009, intensifying the debate over the future of disc-based media.
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced: Critical Reception Roundup
TheXboxHub reviews Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, highlighting gameplay improvements, visual upgrades, and the removal of modern-day sequences.
Beast of Reincarnation Estimated to Last 30-40 Hours
Developer Game Freak has confirmed Beast of Reincarnation will feature a 30-40 hour campaign when it launches on August 4, 2026.
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Open Beta Guide: Times and Content
Learn when the Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls open beta begins, how to download it, and which characters and modes are available for the test.
Astrolabe Games Commits to Physical PS5 Releases Through 2028
Publisher Astrolabe Games has pledged to continue producing physical PS5 discs for all eligible titles until Sony's manufacturing cutoff in January 2028.
Xbox Game Pass 'Starter Edition' Now Available for Meta Horizon+ Users
Meta Horizon+ subscribers now get access to the Xbox Game Pass Starter Edition, including 50+ games and 10 hours of cloud gaming per month.
Palworld PS5 Review: A Content-Dense Survival Experience
Following its full 1.0 release, we examine the critical consensus on Palworld for PS5, focusing on its survival mechanics, monster-taming, and technical state.
Wreckreation 2 Announced for PS5 by New Studio When Tides Turn
Developer When Tides Turn has announced Wreckreation 2 for PS5. The sequel shifts focus toward arcade racing action over the original's open-world editing tools.
When Tides Turn Announces Wreckreation 2 Arcade Racer
Developer When Tides Turn has announced Wreckreation 2 for Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and PC, featuring a community-led development approach.
MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ Review Roundup: Stellar Silicon, Tragic Price
The MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ earns praise for its powerful Intel Arc G3 Extreme chip and battery life, but its $1,800 price tag faces heavy criticism.
Thekla Confirms Order of the Sinking Star for PS5 Release
The next puzzle game from The Witness developer, Order of the Sinking Star, has been confirmed for a 2026 release on PlayStation 5.
The Planet Crafter Launches on PS5 and Xbox Game Pass
Survival terraforming title The Planet Crafter is now available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, including a day-one release on Game Pass.
Glorious GHS Wireless InfinitePlay: A Look at the Critical Consensus
The Glorious GHS Wireless InfinitePlay promises swappable battery convenience at a lower price, but early reviews highlight concerns regarding build and volume.
Glorious GHS Wireless InfinitePlay Review: Performance and Value
A critical look at the Glorious GHS Wireless InfinitePlay headset, highlighting its swappable battery system, audio performance, and high price point.
Former Forza Horizon Director Pitches Open-World Halo Concept
Mike Brown, former director of Forza Horizon, jokingly pitched an open-world Halo game to Xbox leadership during a recent podcast appearance.
Indigo Prophecy PS5 Release Clarified as PS4 Version
Sony has clarified that the version of Indigo Prophecy coming to PS Plus Premium is the existing PS4 port, not a new native PS5 release.
Nine Titles Leaving PS Plus Extra on August 18, 2026
Sony has confirmed nine titles are departing the PS Plus Extra and Premium game catalog on August 18, 2026, including Dead Island 2 and Unicorn Overlord.
Gears of War: E-Day and Modern Warfare 4 Betas Confirmed for August
Two major betas are coming to Xbox Series X|S this August. Learn the dates for the Gears of War: E-Day and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 testing periods.
New Sales Data Shows Only Seven PS5 Games Topped 100k Physical Copies in 2026
Recent sales data from Circana reveals a sharp decline in physical PS5 game sales, with only seven titles surpassing 100,000 units sold in the USA this year.
AOC GAMING Q27G4ZD Review Roundup: A Budget-Friendly QD-OLED
The AOC GAMING Q27G4ZD offers a high-performance 1440p gaming experience, but reviewers note trade-offs in build quality and HDR brightness for work.
70s Robot Anime: Geppy-X PS5 Review Roundup
Push Square's assessment of 70s Robot Anime: Geppy-X on PS5. Read the critical consensus regarding this unique, retro-styled title.
The Witcher 2 and Other Classic Xbox 360 Titles See Deep Price Cuts
The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings and other Xbox 360 classics are currently discounted by up to 85% on the Xbox store through July 30, 2026.
The Blood of Dawnwalker Will Feature Save Data Transfers
Bandai Namco has confirmed that save data from The Blood of Dawnwalker will carry over to future installments in the series, similar to the Mass Effect trilogy.
Shinigami Hime to Ishokan no Kaibutsu: A Review Roundup
Nippon Ichi Software's latest PS5 release earns a mixed response. Critics praise the art and storytelling while noting significant gameplay shortcomings.
War Robots and Incremental Epic Hero 2 Released on Xbox
Two free-to-play titles, War Robots and Incremental Epic Hero 2, have officially launched on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One as of mid-July 2026.
Xbox Boss Highlights Success of Fallout, Elder Scrolls, and Starfield
Xbox leadership has provided new statistics for the success of Fallout, The Elder Scrolls, and Starfield, signaling a focus on these key Bethesda franchises.
Nier Automata Director Yoko Taro Comments on PlayStation Physical Media
Nier Automata director Yoko Taro expresses sadness over PlayStation's transition away from physical discs, citing concerns for the future of game ownership.
Xbox Adds 'Poster' Artwork Option for Game Tiles in Latest Update
Xbox players can now switch from square tiles to a new 'poster' artwork style for games and apps. Here is how to enable the change in your console settings.
Xbox 360 Blades Interface: Why Players Still Want the Original UI
A look back at the original Xbox 360 'Blades' user interface and why its distinct design, color-coded tabs, and simple navigation remain a point of nostalgia.
Split Crystal Review Roundup: A Creative Twist on the Sliding Puzzle
TheXboxHub's review of Split Crystal on Xbox highlights a unique, chaotic, and satisfying take on the sliding puzzle genre from developer Afil Games.