James Birks

Prepare to be whisked away to an enchanting world full of magic and puzzles galore in A Tale for Anna.

Get ready to feel the power of the wind as the Williams Pinball: Whirlwind table has drifted into Pinball FX for a rather modest fee.

Venba is shaping up to be an ideal introduction to Tamil culture, which could invoke players’ curiosities to delve even deeper.

The ID@Xbox showcase has aired and so the team have come together for TheXboxHub Official Podcast Episode 170 to see whether the future is bright for the indie scene.

I’ve had the privilege of going hands-on with a preview build of WrestleQuest in a bid to see whether it delivers a main event quality experience, or might end up jobbing on the undercard. And initial impressions certainly suggest it’s more likely to meet the high expectations wrestling fans will have, than not.

When all is said and done, Marfusha succeeds in providing mindless shooting fun, albeit at the expense of longevity.

Can AEW: Fight Forever recapture the magic of the highly lauded wrestling games of yesteryear, while ensuring it’s not a dated experience that modern gamers can’t relate to?

Railbound is described as a ‘comfy track-bending puzzle game’ featuring a pair of dogs. It sounds promising and there’s certainly potential for a chilled brain workout to be had here. So let’s find out whether you’ll see the Railbound journey through its final destination, or be looking to get off a few stops earlier. 

I was fortunate enough to get the lowdown on some of their upcoming 2023 releases by attending the Outright Games Digital Game Showcase. So, let’s take a peek at five offerings, coming out this year, that could be perfect for entertaining the whole family.

So, can Puzzle Quest 3 recapture the addictive nature of its predecessors and create a memorable chapter in the series’ legacy? 

Formerly an experience only possible in VR, Last Labyrinth has been reworked for PC and consoles; removing the need for a headset. So, let’s find out whether the haunting puzzling within still manages to succeed without VR.

It’s finally time for us to get stuck into the Xbox Games Showcase and find out whether the future is looking bright for the players. You’ll also be treated to a deep discussion on Starfield as well as a roundup of what Ubisoft Forward had to offer. So please, settle down and enjoy our musings in TheXboxHub Official Podcast Episode 167.

Kingdom Rush Origins is a credit to the tower defense genre and greatly builds upon the success of the series.

Buckle up for a Summer Game Fest 2023 special, with TheXboxHub Official Podcast Episode 166 covering the highs and lows of the showcase. If that’s not enough, don’t worry because the team also cast an eye on the offerings from the Guerrilla Collective and the Devolver Direct. You definitely won’t want to miss this one!

Fuga: Melodies of Steel 2 takes what made the original an absolute belter of a game and improves almost everything.