In 2025, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate underwent its most significant transformation since its launch. With a major rebranding of tiers and a substantial price hike, the conversation around its value has shifted from “the best deal in gaming” to a more nuanced debate about premium luxury versus essential access. Now priced at $29.99 per month, is Ultimate still the gold standard, or has it finally become too expensive? Let’s dive into the state of the service as we head into 2026.
Continue reading
The Tech Power Pack DLC for Formula Legends on Xbox pushes the boundaries of innovation, introducing three cars that reimagine the most experimental moments in motorsport history. Like the base game and previous expansion, these machines are visually spectacular, but they continue to demand the kind of simulation-heavy precision that defines—and sometimes defines the limits of—the Formula Legends experience.
Continue readingThe Raw Power Pack for Formula Legends for Xbox adds three striking cars that deepen the game’s historical homage. Still, like the base game, their beauty sometimes clashes with the simulation-heavy mechanics. Read on for my full review.
Continue reading
As someone who owns the original Yooka-Laylee across multiple platforms, I can say without hesitation that Yooka-Replaylee is exceptionally better than the original in every conceivable way. What was once a charming but uneven love letter to the golden age of 3D platformers has now been rebuilt, refined, and reimagined into the definitive adventure the developers always intended.
Continue reading
When you think of Tower Defense games, you probably imagine carefully placing turrets and watching waves of enemies march predictably toward their doom. But Otherwar—now available on Xbox—throws that formula into the fire and forges something entirely new. By blending the tactical depth of Tower Defense with the relentless chaos of Bullet Hell shooters, Otherwar delivers a fresh, pulse-pounding experience wrapped in the timeless beauty of pixel art.
Continue reading
In Trepang2 for Xbox, you’re not just another soldier—you’re an escaped experiment with no memory of your past and powers that defy human limits. Revenge fuels your every move, and the battlefield is your playground.
Continue reading
Some games are more than just entertainment—they’re time capsules. Boulder Dash is one of them. First released in 1984, it’s been thrilling players for four decades with its perfect blend of quick thinking, strategy, and heart-pounding cave exploration. Now, with Boulder Dash 40th Anniversary on Xbox, Rockford’s diamond-hunting adventures return in a way that’s both faithful to the original and brilliantly modernized.
Continue reading
As we navigate the expanded post-nuclear wilderness of Fallout 76 in 2025, the game feels more alive than ever. Between the massive player surge following the success of the Fallout TV show and the ambitious map expansions like Skyline Valley and the Gleaming Depths, Appalachia has become a bustling hub of activity.
With new ways to play—including the ability to finally roam the wasteland as a Ghoul—many players are asking the same question they did years ago: Is the Fallout 1st subscription still worth it in 2025? After spending another year in the wasteland, here are my updated thoughts.
Continue reading
Dive into the delightfully chaotic world of Beef Cat Ultra, a vibrant and energetic new entrant in the “Survivor” genre that has just launched on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. Developed and published by Brainium Games, this title introduces you to the heroic Beef Cat and his quirky friends as they embark on a mission to reclaim their serene land from the clutches of a mysterious troublemaker, the Big Guy.
Continue reading
It’s March 2025, and the Road to WrestleMania 41 is officially in high gear. While the real-life drama involving the Bloodline is reaching a fever pitch, 2K has dropped the heavy hitter: WWE 2K25.
If you’re looking at that Bloodline Edition on the Xbox Store and wondering if you should drop the $129.99 or stick to the Standard version, I’ve spent the last 48 hours glued to my Series X to give you the lowdown.
Spoiler: The Tribal Chief clearly had a hand in the budget this year.
Continue reading