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Summary Xbox Game Passis losingPayday 3and four other titles on September 15. These newly revealed departures will offset all of theXbox Game Passreleases that have so far been confirmed for September 2024. With the sole exception of July, this year has seen Microsoft stick to its usual pattern of removing titles from its subscription service every two weeks. The latest of these catalog rotations happened on August 31, whenXbox Game Pass lostAtomic Heart,Guilty Gear Strive, andNBA 2K24....

A newXbox Series Xcontroller is on the way—bringing a new addition to the ‘Cipher’ set. Moreover, this Halloween-adjacentXbox Series Xcontroller won’t be released without a cohort. Novelty controllers have started to become something of a forte for Xbox, with examples including a recentcollaboration withDeadpool & Wolverine. Despite many of these tie-in controllers being held behind sweepstakes, the publicity of these collaborations—as well as the often-elaborate controller designs—have made them key elements in the brand’s commercial strategy....

Summary Nintendo recently gave out details about a returning Dampe’s role in the upcomingThe Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom.The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdomis the next installment in the long-running Nintendo franchise.Echoes of Wisdomis set to feature a number of classic characters from the previous games, re-interpreted for the game and its new mechanics, Dampe being one of them. Dampe was first introduced inThe Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, and is one of the franchise’s strangest characters....

Halohas been around for over 13 years now, and though the franchise is doing okay, its glory days are far behind it. Though its launch went very well,Halo Infinite’s post-launchfumbles left fans wanting much more from the Sci-Fi franchise, and the recent second season of Paramount’sHaloshow has only made that feeling grow. Long gone are the days of successful spinoffs likeHalo 3: ODST. Released on June 11, 2025,Halo 3: ODSTis widely considered to be a high point for theHalofranchise....

TheSonic the Hedgehogfilm series is a fairly excellent lesson in making video game movies. They strike an excellent balance between giving longtime fans what they want and providing a fresh experience for newcomers. They’re straightforward, fun, and charming films for a mixed audience of kids and their nostalgic parents. There are plenty of little nods to details from the games, some of which are more engaging than others. One popular fan theory suggests thatSonic the Hedgehog 3might feature the debut of Metal Sonic, but those who enjoyed the previous entry may recall a similar sensation....

Released all the way back in 2002, Ensemble Studios’Age of Mythologytook the acclaimed gameplay formula ofAge of Empires 2and gave it a mythological makeover. Far more than just a reskin, however,Age of Mythologyincluded completely new units, buildings, and technologies, and introduced a God Power system along with a slew of other well-themed mechanics. The recently releasedAge of Mythology: Retoldis a remake of this 2002 classic, and it’s become the latest example of why Xbox Game Pass Ultimate still has value....

Fighting hordes of Tyranids and other horrors of the galaxy inWarhammer 40,000:Space Marine 2won’t be easy, but those who want to seek further punishing challenges for electrifying victory and reward can certainly do so thanks to the multiple difficulty options available to them.Space Marine 2features 4 distinct difficulties in terms of threat levels, changing the ferocity of enemy spawns, equipment drops, and Mortal Wounds. The different difficulty options will prove that each Ultramarine that faces the challenge is worthy of Guilliman himself, and upholding the ideals of the Emperor is for the strongest among theSpace Marine 2community thatseeks punishment and violencein equal parts....

Quick Links Smite 2offers numerous game modes for its players to enjoy. The two main archetype of game modes inSmite 2areConquest and Arena, each offering an iconic experience from the original game with Gods that feel better than ever before. The Gods inSmite 2are more flexible than inSmite, allowing a player to play a God they enjoy in numerous roles — perfect for when someone calls the role you had in mind....

Quick Links Ara: History Untoldlaunched with 42 nation leaders from all around the world. Even though various leaders share the same general traits, each leader has a unique trait that truly sets them apart from others. This guide tells players what they need to know about nation leaders as well as the most important details about the unique and general traits spread across the leader pool inAra: History Untold. How Leader Traits Work in Ara: History Untold When players set up a game inAra: History Untold, they’ll have to pick which leader they’d like to be moving forward....

InThe Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdomyoucan useZeldaseries Amiiboto get special rewards in-game.ZeldaAmiibo unlock three costumes inEchoes of Wisdom, depending on which type of Amiibo you use, as well as an assortment of various Smoothie ingredients and Monster materials. You can only use Amiibo withEchoes of Wisdomthree times each day, though this can be cheated by changing the System Clock time.Changing your Switch’s clock timecan be worth the hassle, though, because even if you useEchoes of WisdomAmiibo before reaching the point when you can unlock Costumes with them, allZeldaAmiibo rewards still grant useful Smoothie and Monster materials with each scan....

Summary Warning: The following contains spoilers for Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian, Episode 11, “An Unexpected Prelim,” now streaming onCrunchyroll. AsAlya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russianreaches its season finale, the narrative has taken on a somewhat graver tonality. This episode’s stark contrast tolast week’s playful tonewas expected, though the events of the current week are still rather surprising. From a glimpse into Masachika’s gloomy past to the revelation of Yuki’s underhanded tactics,Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian’ssecond-last episode has surely taken viewers by surprise....

Quick Links Smite 2has manyreturning Gods for beginnersto learn the new game, andone of them is Ares. One of the biggest lures about Smite 2 is how Gods are more flexible, allowing for players to enjoy their preferred Gods even when their preferred roles get called. However, some Gods still play really well in a specific way, withAres being that of a Support god. Support is one of the roles that comes with playing a specific Lane,the Duo Lane, and will partner upwith the Carry role....

Summary Astro Botis now the 74th highest-rated video game release of all time. PlayStation 5 exclusiveAstro Botis out now and has earned rave reviews from critics. In fact,Astro Botreviews have been so high that the game is currently the highest-rated new release of 2024, with many considering it a front-runner for Game of the Year at The Game Awards in December. Astro Botreviews have praisedjust about everything about the game, from its fun platforming gameplay, gorgeous art style, clever use of the DualSense’s unique features, and fun throwbacks to classic PlayStation franchises....