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Summary Some fans of theHalofranchise have recently begun to ask for the revival of the canceled game that would have presented the space marine-based shooter in the style of its popular MEGA Bloks toys.Haloand MEGA have a history dating back to 2009, and while there are around 50 building sets based on variousHalogames, the planned video game collaboration never made it to release. Development of the planned Xbox 360 game, which never had an official name and had been under development under the code name “Haggar,” was canceled in 2013....

Halo Infiniteis by far Xbox’s biggest game releasing this year, dropping fans into the boots of gaming icon Master Chief as he tries to take down the villainous Atriox. Of course,Halo Infinite’s campaignis just half of the package. This time around, the multiplayer component is going to be free, allowing players to dive into it regardless of whether or not they buyHalo Infinite.Xbox sweetened the pot today too, announcing that Halo Infinite multiplayer is releasing earlier than anticipated....

Harry Potter: Puzzles and Spellswill be holding special Quidditch-based events every weekend.Harry Potteris one of the biggest franchises in the world, spanning several books, movies, and other forms of entertainment. Many hold the series dear, with a number ofvideo games having been inspired byHarry Potter. Harry Potter: Puzzles and Spellsis a match-3 mobile game that allows players to cast spells while working on puzzles, as well as summon beasts to help clear the board....

Summary The gaming industry was undoubtedly shaken when Avalanche Software’sHogwarts Legacywas released in 2023, as it brought the world ofHarry Potterto life in such an unprecedented way that it has gone on to sell more than 24 million copies since last February. Now,Hogwarts Legacy 2is reportedly in development, which will undoubtedly continue to pull elements from theHarry Potterseriesand offer a sequel that will aim to have just as much, if not more, success as its predecessor did....

Developed by Singaporean studio General Interactive,The Diner at the End of the Galaxydraws on a wide array of influences, but it makes a point to shine a spotlight on pieces ofSoutheast Asian culturethrough its lore and worldbuilding. Cozy games make an excellent vehicle for exploring various cultural influences, as illustrated by theJapanese-influencedMineko’s Night Market. The tone of a more relaxing game allows symbols and ideas from various cultures to be spotlighted, and that’s as true for the futuristic, faraway setting ofDineras it is of a cat-loving night market....

Minecraft Legendsis slated to release in April, and with it comes a unique perspective on the franchise that other titles have yet to provide. Players will be able to recruit mobs that once only served as enemies, like zombies and creepers, to fight off hordes of devious denizens from the Nether. It will even showcase never-before-seen creatures, all of which boast unique designs. Minecraft Legendswill also feature expansive maps for players to explore, likely full of challenges to overcome....

Fans ofCyberpunk 2077are already well-acquainted with the dystopian, corpo-run future it envisions. The distant year of 2077 seems far enough removed from the modern world that it is easy to create a story around a variety of potential futures, butCyberpunk 2077isn’t the only popular game in which the year 2077 is significant. TheFalloutseries features the year 2077 as a pivotal year in its timeline as it’s the year that marks the start of the Great War—a global thermonuclear war that forces many to flee to the safety of the underground vaults....

Connecting an Xbox controller to an Xbox is not necessarily about plugging in a cable. Instead, it largely depends on whether a user has a wired or wireless controller. But generally, there are main ways of connecting an Xbox controller to an Xbox console, either through Bluetooth or using a USB cable. The two methods work with both Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One controllers as well as the console....

Summary When discussing the Xbox Game Studios roadmap for 2023 and beyond, a known Xbox insider claims that developer Obsidian Entertainment’sAvowedwon’t be released within the first half of 2024. The roadmap in question displays many of the released and announcedprojects coming from Xbox Game Studios. With 2023 nearly over, players can look to the Xbox Game Studios roadmap to see what’s ahead for Microsoft’s gaming platform. A wide range of titles are coming, including newly-announced games likeMarvel’s BladeandHideo Kojima’sODwith Jordan Peele....

Summary Marvel’s Spider-Man 2is just days away, and while Insomniac has certainly earned itself some much-needed time off, there’s no rest for the wicked, andMarvel’s Wolverineis presumably well into its development pipeline. And as if the pressure of delivering the first truly AAA Wolverine game wasn’t enough for Insomniac already,Marvel’s Spider-Man 2has now set an even higher bar for the game, earning some spectacular review scores. With fan expectations at an all-time high, it’s even more vital that Insomniac nails every conceivableelement ofMarvel’s Wolverine, which is much easier said than done....

Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apartis set to launch soon, bringing its two titular protagonists back together for a new tale complete with parallel universes, insane weapons, and fresh planets to explore. Something Insomniac Games promised going into the upcoming sequel was thatRift Apartwould feature an array of accessibility options, ensuring all players could get their hands on Ratchet and Clank’s latest adventure. Posting a list ofRatchet and Clank: Rift Apart’ssettings on its website earlier today, it appears the studio’s inclusive goal has well and truly been achieved, with Insomniac revealing a wide variety of impressive features that can be toggled in the game’s menu....

The popularJackboxparty game series returns for its ninth year in a row withThe Jackbox Party Pack 9. The long-runningJackboxfranchise has proven to be remarkably entertaining when played with the right people, thanks to its wide variety of games ranging from trivia to drawing to guessing challenges. EachJackbox Party Packcomes with five unique party games, and this year’s pack will be no different. Jackbox Party Pack 9comes with four brand-new games and the return of the fan-favorite Fibbage but with a few changes to the classic Fibbage style....

While many await the jolly holidays that are right around the corner, Jordan Peele’s Monkeypaw Productions andSpotifywant to make sure they deliver some chilling tales to those horror fans who have been good all year long. Peele, the well-known comedian and horror junkie, teamed up withSpotifyto create “The scariest podcast ever.” TheirQuiet Part Loudpodcast will be a collection of 12 fictional, short-form episodes.Quiet Part Loudwill include some very well-known actors such as Tracy Letts fromFord v Ferrari,Arian Moayed from HBO’sSuccession, Christina Hendricks fromGood Girls,and Taran Killam fromSingle Parents....