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More Thoughts From Me: Welcome to Bloomtown

I’ve been playing Bloomtown: A Different Story on Xbox Series lately and enjoying it a lot. So I thought I’d talk about this game! Thanks to ID Xbox for providing a code to us. Bloomtown: A Different Story is a turn-based rpg set in a small town focusing on a young girl who goes to visit her grandpa with her brother and then gets dragged into demon slaying! The humor in Bloomtown is evident in the game’s dialogue, which is…

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Funko Fusion Receives An Epic Update

Recently, we talked about how frustrating Funko Fusion is despite it being a really cute fun game too. And now an update has been released for the game. Check out the details below. An update for Funko Fusion has been released for Xbox, PS5, and STEAM. This free update is a quality of life update that rebalances many of the levels, hopefully making them a bit easier, pauses the game when accessing terminals, lets you use any unlocked character during…

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Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Launch Date Announced

During Gamescom today, a new trailer was shown off for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle and the launch date was finally given. Check out the new trailer and what we have to say about the launch date and game. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is coming out on December 9th, 2024. It’ll be on Xbox Game Pass, Xbox, and PC. Also its coming to the PS5 in Spring 2025. The new trailer looks fantastic. The graphics look even…

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Steamworld Heist 2 Review

Steamworld Heist 2 brings back the wonderful steam filled franchise for a new strategy turn-based affair. Is this a fun game? Will you be addicted to it? Here is our review of Steamworld Heist 2 for the Xbox Series. The world of Steamworld Heist 2 is full of robots and they depend on water. Unfortunately, there is a water crisis at the moment. Enter Captain Leeway and his pirate crew who are just trying to get by when they are…

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Kena: Bridge of Spirits Review

Kena: Bridge of Spirits had previously been out on the Playstation 5 and now its come to the Xbox Series. How is the game? Is it worth checking out? Here is our review of Kena: Bridge of Spirits for Xbox Series. The main character of Bridge of Spirits, Kena, is a spirit guide in search of a mountain shrine. She’ll help spirits along the way to get the shrine. Kena’s story is really good, even though its starting in the…

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Retro JRPG Goodness on Xbox Series-A Look At Grandia HD

Grandia HD came out on the Xbox Series recently. The game is a collection of Grandia 1 and 2. We checked out the first game in the collection a little and have some thoughts on it. I thought I had played Grandia on the PlayStation 1. As I checked it out on the Xbox Series though, I came to the conclusion that I had never played it. The game doesn’t seem familiar at all. So how am I liking it…

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Xbox Developer Direct Announced for January 18th

An Xbox Developer Direct has been announced for January 18th. We have the details below. The Xbox Developer Direct will be on January 18th at 2pm central. It will feature four games: Indiana Jones, Avowed, Ara: History Untold, and Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2. The Direct will go to each of the game’s studios and look into the making of the games and show off footage. Indiana Jones definitely the most exciting of the four. The game was previously only teased…

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Alan Wake 2 Review

If you miss how Resident Evil and Silent Hill use to be, then boy do we have a game for you. Alan Wake 2 is a modern survival horror game that also feels like a throwback to the good old days. Should you check it out? Here’s our review of Alan Wake 2 for the Xbox Series. In Alan Wake 2, you play as two different characters: there’s FBI agent Saga Anderson and at some point you’ll get Alan Wake…

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Jusant Review

Climbing in video games has become more popular since Breath of the Wild introduced its climbing mechanic with stamina limitations. Jusant makes climbing its main mechanic and introduces a unique control method. Is the method fun? Is Jusant fun? Here is our review of Jusant for the Xbox Series. In Jusant you play as a wanderer who climbs up a mountain/tower. The story is revealed through letters and through cutscenes. There is no spoken or written dialogue in this game.…

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Xbox Partner Preview Announced for October 25

A new Xbox Partner Preview has been announced for Wednesday. We have some details below. An Xbox Partner Preview has been announced for Wednesday, October 25 at 12:00pm central. It will feature third party and indie games. There will be no news about the Activision-Xbox deal. What will be shown during this preview exactly? Other than indie/third party news, we’re not really sure. Personally, I’d love to see something from Square Enix. Hey, let me dream! Update: Xbox just tweeted…

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