Top Racer Collection Xbox Review: A Nostalgic Joyride Through Racing History

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The Top Racer series, known as Top Gear in North America, has earned its place in gaming lore with its arcade-inspired racing action and precise controls. Aquirus’ Horizon Chase series, built upon the foundation laid by Top Racer, has kept the spirit alive, prompting enthusiasts to wonder about a modernized rendition of the classic series. Finally, with the Top Racer Collection, this legendary franchise finds its way onto Xbox, marking its return outside of Evercade cartridges since its original 16-bit releases. Surprisingly overlooked for re-releases over the years, the series’ distinctively vibrant cover art still manages to captivate, standing out even among today’s gaming landscape.

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Fiercely Intense 2.5D Hack-and-Slash Title Slave Zero X Carves its Way onto Nintendo Switch on April 11 

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Ziggurat Interactive, publisher of multiplatform retro and modern games, is thrilled to reveal the April 11 Nintendo Switch release date for the wonderfully brutal biopunk title Slave Zero X following a launch last month on PC, PlayStation 4|5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. Soon, Switch players will be able to join the fray and take up bloody arms to carve through foes with relentless precision.

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Exclusive Interview: Smallertown Productions Discusses Home Invasion Thriller Followers

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I enjoyed interviewing James Rich and Zac Hersh of Smallertown Productions about their new Screambox exclusive home invasion thriller, Followers. You can watch the full interview below. Enjoy!

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Curve Games Unloads a New Wobbly Life Mission

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Curve Games and RubberBandGames today launched a new main mission for Wobbly Life, an open-world physics-based game currently in Early Access on Steam. The game is also available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4 & PS5. The Deep in the Sewers mission introduces a whole new sewer system for players to explore, filled with mysteries, monsters, and secrets to unravel!

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Tolkien Reading Day: Experience the Magic of Tolkien’s World for $1.99 and Up on Amazon Kindle

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It’s Tolkien Reading Day! Amazon has numerous Kindle books on sale for those looking to celebrate. Below is the full list of titles on sale. Happy reading!

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Exclusive Interview with Acclaimed Author Raymond Benson: A Revealing Conversation About James Bond, Metal Gear Solid, and More

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I had the pleasure of interviewing the incredible Raymond Benson about being the author of James Bond books, his tie-in novels for Metal Gear Solid, Hitman, Dying Light, Homefront, and Splinter Cell, his time as a video game designer and writer, and much more. Watch the full interview below. Enjoy!

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Still Wakes the Deep Emerges on June 18, 2024

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Still Wakes the Deep, the upcoming narrative horror game from award-winning developer The Chinese Room and publisher Secret Mode, will be unleashed on 18 June 2024 across Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®5 (PS5™), and PC. It will also be available with Game Pass for console and PC.

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Supernatural Horror Baghead, Starring Freya Allan (The Witcher), Makes Exclusive Debut on Shudder April 5

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The supernatural horror BAGHEAD, from director Alberto Corredor, will make its exclusive debut Friday, April 5 on Shudder, AMC Networks’ premium streaming service for horror, thrillers and the supernatural. Produced by STUDIOCANAL and The Picture Company, BAGHEAD is a full-length feature adaptation of Corredor’s indie short of the same name and will debut as part of the streamer’s “Halfway to Halloween” annual, monthlong horror-thon lineup. The film will also be available to stream on AMC+.

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The Undying Featuring Sean Bean is Now Playable for Free in Hitman World of Assassination

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IO Interactive, the independent video game developer and publisher behind the internationally acclaimed HITMAN franchise, today announces the launch of the Elusive Target “The Undying” in HITMAN World of Assassination. The Undying features two-time BAFTA winner Sean Bean taking on the role of Mark Faba, a former MI5 agent turned freelance assassin, who has proven to be quite the thorn in Agent 47’s side.  The mission is available to play in the Free Starter Pack* for new players and as a regular Elusive Target for HITMAN World of Assassination players for a duration of four weeks. The Undying is available globally on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One consoles, Nintendo Switch™ and PC.

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Botany Manor Xbox Pre-Orders Start April 2

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In just a few short weeks, the stunning grounds of Botany Manor will be available for you to stroll through as you uncover long-forgotten flora. Pre-orders are available for Xbox April 2 so that you can guarantee your spot in the manor is secure!

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