Xbox has just revealed a partnership with AMD for their processing power for the already in the works next-gen Xbox consoles (and handheld!).

What is also revealed is that players may have more than one eStore option for their games (we are hoping Steam is included), which will enable gamers to load and play game libraries from other vendors.

If this is the case, this is a hugely exciting future, making Xbox the one stop gaming platform. This also essentially siloes the likes of PlayStation (excluding their PC ports) and Nintendo.

Announcement reel is below.

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Konami has announced Silent Hill f is set in 1960s Japan, where horror and psychological tension intertwine in an unforgettable narrative to find beauty in terror.

A new trailer offers a first glimpse at the creatures and combat in Silent Hill f. The game follows Shimizu Hinako, a teenage girl struggling under society’s pressure of expectations, as she navigates her hometown of Ebisugaoka now shrouded in fog and undergoing a disturbing transformation. Players will have to unravel mysteries, battle otherworldly threats, and come face-to-face with choices that will determine Hinako’s fate.

In the remote mountain town of Ebisugaoka, teenager Shimizu Hinako leads an unremarkable life, until a thick fog descends, transforming her once-familiar home into a desolate and terrifying place. With the town seemingly abandoned and an unknown, creeping menace lurking in the mist, Hinako must navigate the spectral remnants of her past, solve intricate puzzles, and battle horrifying entities to survive. Faced with impossible decisions, she must ultimately choose between beauty and madness, confronting the horrors that await within the fog.

Silent Hill f will challenge players with uncomfortable themes and their attached psychological torment. The game reflects the customs and culture of Japan during that era while delivering an intense and deeply emotional horror experience.

Silent Hill f will launch on 25th September 2025 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X.

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Antstream Arcade is proud to announce its collaboration with Xbox to launch Retro Classics, a collection of over 50 iconic games now available for Game Pass members globally.

In collaboration with Activision and Blizzard, Retro Classics brings beloved titles such as Pitfall!, Kaboom!, Commando, and Mech Warrior 2 on Xbox consoles, the Xbox app on PC, or streaming on supported LG and Samsung Smart TVs, Amazon Fire TV devices, and Meta Quest headsets.

With innovative features including cloud saves, global leaderboards, new challenge modes, and multiplayer tournaments, Retro Classics restores the experience for today’s gamers on modern devices.

“We’re thrilled to bring decades of iconic gaming to modern audiences and proud that Xbox trusted Antstream’s proprietary platform to make this possible,” said Steve Cottam, CEO of Antstream.

Xbox Game Pass members can also sign up to access Antstream’s full catalogue of 1300+ retro games on subscription for their first year on console.

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The curtains rise, the stage is set—Once Upon a Puppet takes the spotlight! In this behind-the-scenes walkthrough, Flatter Than Earth Game Director Martin Malek takes you beyond the velvet drapes to witness the artistry of the game.

Once Upon a Puppet delivers a captivating world of lost stories, shifting stages, and dramatic puzzles. Step into the shoes of Nieve, the exiled Stagehand, and Drev, the Puppet bound to her by fate, as they unravel the mysteries of the Understage and fight their way back to the grand theater above.

In the dev walkthrough, viewers join Nieve, the stagehand, and Drev, the aspiring puppet star, as they uncover the secrets of a forgotten kingdom. This exclusive video reveals how handcrafted set pieces, dynamic character interactions, and the rebuilding stage mechanics bring this world to life.

Once Upon A Puppet Once Upon a Puppet launches on April 23, 2025 for PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch, and Steam Deck.

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Limited Run Games, a premium publisher of physical games, has revealed the first trailer for their upcoming Gex Trilogy.

Gex Trilogy brings three classic platforming titles from the wise-cracking Gecko’s glory days to modern consoles powered by the Carbon Engine, packing together Gex’s best-selling adventures. Gex, Gex: Enter the Gecko, and Gex 3: Deep Cover Gecko have been lovingly remastered with improved controls, updated visuals, trophy and achievement support, and more.

The Carbon Engine is Limited Run Games’ in-house, proprietary engine for bringing retro games to modern platforms through emulation. Designed for the most wholly authentic experience possible, the Carbon Engine presents the games you love in just the way you remember.

Gex Trilogy adds rewind and save state options, allowing players to quickly correct any platforming missteps across all three games, while both Gex: Enter the Gecko and Gex 3: Deep Cover Gecko have new widescreen support. Players looking to relive the best of Gex will also be treated to a Music Player featuring tracks from all three games, a Media Viewer with promotional material and artwork, and even a brand new behind the scenes interview with HBO comedian Dana Gould, the voice of Gex in the USA.

Gex Trilogy will be launching for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch, starting from Summer 2025.

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Under the full Wolf Moon, Rebel Wolves revealed the first look into the world of The Blood of Dawnwalker, its action RPG.

The studio, co-founded by Konrad Tomaszkiewicz, director of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, set the game in an alternative 14th century, where feudal lords have been overthrown by a clique of powerful vampires. In this narrative sandbox players will forge their own story about saving their family… or taking whatever path their choices lead them down.

14th century Europe. Bloody conflicts sweep the lands, and the Black Death comes for the survivors. In the wake of the disasters claiming thousands of lives, the decimated human population struggles for survival. It’s a moment of weakness. In Vale Sangora, somewhere in the forgotten corner of the Carpathian Mountains, vampires seize their opportunity to walk out of the shadows, overthrow the feudal lords and claim what they’ve been denied for centuries: freedom, and ultimate power that comes with it. Legends turn into reality, and history as we know it will never be the same.

The Blood of Dawnwalker is the first chapter of the Rebel Wolves’ original dark fantasy saga. You play as Coen, a young man turned into a Dawnwalker, forever treading the line between the world of day and the realm of night. Not fully human, not entirely a vampire, you have 30 days and nights to save your family, or swear revenge on your sire and destroy everyone standing in your way.

The Blood of Dawnwalker opening cinematic, taking place two years before the game, and meet Coen, his sister Lunka and the vampire clique led by their ruthless yet charismatic lord, Brencis.

“Inspired by classic RPGs, we want players to feel the sense of urgency in an open world game. There are multiple approaches to saving Coen’s family with no clear division between main and side quests, you decide on how you spend the time.”, explains Konrad Tomaszkiewicz, Game Director and Co-Founder of Rebel Wolves. “Time is a resource and with each quest progressing its passage, it is impossible to complete all stories and arcs before the dreadful deadline, making each playthrough unique. We call it a narrative sandbox.”

The freedom in gameplay is reflected in Coen’s very nature as a Dawnwalker. Depending on the time of day, players will have different skills, abilities and storyline outcomes.  Players must choose: do they fight for humanity or embrace the cursed powers?

The Rebel Wolves pack plans to share more information about The Blood of Dawnwalker in the following months, including a gameplay reveal this summer.

The Blood of Dawnwalker is developed by Rebel Wolves in Unreal Engine 5 and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.

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Capcom has revealed Onimusha: Way of the Sword.

The action game is an all-new adventure in the classic Onimusha franchise. The series’ first new instalment in nearly two decades, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, returns to a dark fantasy feudal Japan where samurai clash with the supernatural in cutting-edge combat.

Onimusha is rooted in the Sengoku period, Japan’s legendary age of warring states. The games infuse history with Japanese folklore to tell tales of warriors who wield the mystical power of the Oni. These heroes are drawn into conflict with the Genma, relentless monsters hellbent on conquering the world. The franchise debuted in 2001 and instantly captivated players with its satisfying sword-based combat and exhilarating “Issen” counterattack mechanics.

The series also gained recognition for its spellbinding stories portraying historical figures and real events in a dark fantasy setting. Now, having grown in popularity as one of Capcom’s best-selling properties, Onimusha is entering a whole new era.

Onimusha: Way of the Sword takes place in Kyoto during the early Edo period. In this time of relative peace for Japan, Malice has befallen the ancient city. Twisted into an eerie and unsettling place, Kyoto has been infested by the demonic Genma. In the debut trailer for Onimusha: Way of the Sword, a lone samurai armed with the Oni Gauntlet engages in fierce, blood-soaked sword fights with these hellish creatures from another world.

Onimusha: Way of the Sword launches worldwide in 2026 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X.

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During The Game Awards 2024, Milestone, one of the leading and longest-established racing game developers in the world, unveiled a teaser trailer announcing the return of Screamer, the 1995 title that pushed the boundaries of racing games, set a new benchmark in the genre, and brought the excitement of virtual races from arcades into players’ homes.

Embracing the trailblazing spirit of the original, Milestone has re-envisioned its most iconic IP, combining over 30 years of expertise in racing games to craft a brand-new racing experience with fighting mechanics destined to leave a lasting impact on the genre, just as the original did in the ’90s.

This brand-new Screamer seamlessly blends high-octane arcade action with revolutionary gameplay dynamics and a deep storyline enriched by interwoven character arcs. Drawing inspiration from anime and manga from the ’80s and ’90s, the narrative and visual framework will be the beating heart and soul of the experience. The game features contributions from industry-leading partners, including animated cutscenes created in collaboration with Polygon Pictures—one of the oldest and most renowned Japanese animation studios—and the acclaimed American actor Troy Baker, one of gaming’s most recognisable voices.

Combining plot themes of human will, revenge, love, and greed with classic sci-fi imagery, Screamer immerses players in the clash between personal desires and external forces that seek to control them. This journey unfolds through the eyes of a diverse cast of characters involved in a street racing tournament organised by a mysterious figure.

Scheduled for release in 2026, Screamer will be available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

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The world of Elden Ring is getting a standalone multiplayer co-op action survival game that challenges players to band together in order to defeat the Nightlord.

Developed by FromSoftware, Inc. and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc., the upcoming game, Elden Ring NightReign will thrust players into co-op multiplayer PVE combat against a harsh and unforgiving world. Teaming up in squads of three – or daring to go solo – they must outlast a three day-and-night cycle, making split decisions about combat and exploration across changing maps to become strong enough to take down terrifying bosses at the end of each day.

Players take on the night together in an all-new experience from the team at FromSoftware. Elden Ring NightReign will be a multiplayer-focused return to Roundtable Hold, set in a universe parallel to the events of Elden Ring. Players must choose from eight unique characters, each with their own unique abilities and powerful Ultimates.

Their journeys take them to Limveld, where they will have to make split-second decisions when it comes to combat and exploration in the face of a night cycle that shrinks the map with the coming Night’s Tide. At the end of each night, players will face a powerful boss and, if victorious, awaken to bigger challenges. Each session will culminate in the third night when they must face off against the chosen Nightlord. Individuals can fight the night alone, but strength will come in numbers.

Nightfarers must learn to cooperate to take down these challenges, combining their unique abilities together for an unparalleled experience in the ELDEN RING universe. All is not lost for those who fall in defeat. Unsuccessful runs will grant players relics to allow them to customize and upgrade their characters tailored to their personal play styles.

Elden Ring NightReign is unlike any experience created before by FromSoftware.

In this condensed action RPG, players will never experience the same journey twice as enemies, rewards and Limveld itself are ever-shifting and evolving each session in the realm of the Nightlord, Defeating greater enemies and venturing into the more dangerous parts of the map will uncover more powerful weapons and greater Rune rewards.

Find Sites of Grace to give each hero a chance to level up and gain crucial power. With each session-based adventure being akin to playing through an open-air dungeon, every journey provides an opportunity to grow lasting stat bonuses. Successful runs against the night bring players ever closer to defeating the realm of the Nightlord and unraveling the story behind each Hero in this parallel world.

Elden Ring NightReign will launch in 2025 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam.

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Team17 Digital and Digital Eclipse, have launched Worms Armageddon – Anniversary Edition to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the classic weaponised wrigglers (how has it been that long since Y2K fever).

Worm warfare never changes, but the love that went into this special edition has seen a larval glow up and tons of added content for long term fans and those new to the franchise.

Console players can now dive into the artillery insanity of Worms, for the first time, with this special version boasting enhancements, many quality-of-life improvements and a complete UI redesign across all platform versions.

Worms Armageddon will feature online support, allowing up to six players to team-up or compete. Online is cross-generation so PS4 and PS5 owners will be able to play against each other, as well Xbox One and Xbox Series owners.

Worms Armageddon – Anniversary Edition is coming to Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series, PS4, PS5.

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