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Microsoft Just Added Over 45 New Games to Xbox Game Pass, Including Hogwarts Legacy and Ubisoft's Back Catalog — Here's the Full List
AppWizard
October 2, 2025

Microsoft Just Added Over 45 New Games to Xbox Game Pass, Including Hogwarts Legacy and Ubisoft’s Back Catalog — Here’s the Full List

Microsoft has increased the monthly subscription fee for its Xbox Game Pass Ultimate tier from .99 to .99. The Ultimate tier now includes Ubisoft+ Classics and offers access to Hogwarts Legacy, which is also available in the new Premium tier but not in the Essential tier. The Premium tier has added over 40 new games, including Diablo IV and Hogwarts Legacy, and will provide new Xbox-published games within a year of their release, excluding Call of Duty titles. The Essential tier features over 50 games, including Hades and Cities: Skylines – Remastered.
Hellblade 2 is getting an enhanced edition that brings back the fake permadeath system from the first game, but there's every chance it's real this time
AppWizard
June 28, 2025

Hellblade 2 is getting an enhanced edition that brings back the fake permadeath system from the first game, but there’s every chance it’s real this time

Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 will receive an enhanced edition on August 12, featuring improved graphics, including a new "very high" graphics setting. The update will reintroduce the Dark Rot mechanic from the first game, which grows with each death and can lead to losing all progress if it reaches Senua's head. The enhanced edition will be Steam Deck Verified and will include improvements to the photo mode and developer commentary. Critics have noted concerns about the game's focus on gameplay mechanics and Senua's character feeling disconnected from the story.
The Game Awards 2024 results: All the winners
AppWizard
December 14, 2024

The Game Awards 2024 results: All the winners

The Game Awards celebrated its tenth anniversary with major announcements and awards. Highlights included the reveal of a new Witcher title, a spinoff of Elden Ring, and a first look at Borderlands 4. Astro Bot won four awards, including Game of the Year, while Metaphor: Refantazio and Balatro each won three awards. Baldur's Gate 3 was recognized for Best Community Support. Key award winners: - Best Fighting Game: Tekken 8 - Best VR/AR Game: Batman: Arkham Shadow - Best Esports Game: League of Legends - Best Esports Athlete: Faker (Lee Sang-hyeok) - Best Esports Team: T1 (League of Legends) - Games for Impact: Neva - Innovation in Accessibility: Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown - Best Family Game: Astro Bot - Best Performance: Melina Juergens (Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2) - Best Action Game: Black Myth: Wukong - Most Anticipated Game: Grand Theft Auto 6 - Best Multiplayer Game: Helldivers 2 - Best Game Direction: Astro Bot - Best Action Adventure Game: Astro Bot - Content Creator of the Year: Caseoh - Best Sports/Racing Game: EA Sports FC 25 - Best Sim/Strategy Game: Frostpunk 2 - Best Ongoing Game: Helldivers 2 - Best Adaptation: Fallout - Best Score and Music: Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth - Best Independent Game: Balatro - Best Debut Indie Game: Balatro - Best Mobile Game: Balatro - Best Audio Design: Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 - Game Changer: Amir Satvat - Players' Voice: Black Myth: Wukong
Does Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 have a collector's edition?
Winsage
May 16, 2024

Does Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 have a collector’s edition?

- Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 will launch with a single, standard version without any collector's or special editions. - The game will initially be digital-only but may eventually see a physical release in collaboration with Limited Run Games. - Limited Run Games has continued work on a physical edition of 'Hi-Fi Rush', indicating a possible trend for Xbox Game Studios titles receiving physical versions post-launch. - The original game, 'Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice', is recommended for those new to the series or looking to refresh their memory. - PC system requirements for Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 have been disclosed, and console players can anticipate gameplay running at 30 FPS. - The game will be available on May 21, 2024, on Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, and included with Xbox Game Pass from day one.
Do I need to play Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice before playing Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2?
Winsage
May 16, 2024

Do I need to play Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice before playing Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2?

- To fully understand the narrative of "Senua's Saga: Hellblade II", it is recommended to first immerse oneself in "Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice" as the sequel picks up where the first installment ends. - Ninja Theory is releasing the much-anticipated sequel, "Senua's Saga: Hellblade II", which promises to delve deeper into the protagonist's psyche and history, exploring themes of trauma, grief, and mental health. - "Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice" offers a profound narrative experience where players step into the role of Senua, a Pict warrior facing personal demons and Norse mythology. - The game is accessible and typically takes around eight hours to complete, with the option for more playtime for 100% completion and achievements. - "Senua's Saga: Hellblade II" is highly anticipated and will offer an even more immersive experience in Senua's world, with preorders currently open for fans eager to secure their return.
Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice story recap — Characters, plot, and more
Winsage
May 14, 2024

Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice story recap — Characters, plot, and more

- The gaming community is gearing up for the next installment of Senua's epic, Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2. - Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice, the award-winning 2017 title, introduced players to a haunting narrative with psychological thrills. - Senua's initial voyage is a compact journey with poignant moments and rich characters, playable on multiple platforms. - The protagonist, Senua, faces psychosis, the Furies, and the Darkness while trying to revive her deceased beloved, Dillion. - Senua's quest involves confronting Norse entities, battling and solving puzzles, ultimately leading to an acceptance of loss. - Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 is set to release on Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC on May 21, 2024, and will be available on Xbox Game Pass from day one.
Hi-Fi Rush is still getting physical copies despite Microsoft's closure of Tango Gameworks
Winsage
May 10, 2024

Hi-Fi Rush is still getting physical copies despite Microsoft’s closure of Tango Gameworks

- Hi-Fi Rush, developed by Tango Gameworks, will have a physical edition released through Limited Run Games, despite the closure of the studio. - Limited Run Games confirmed that the physical launch plans for Hi-Fi Rush remain on track. - The gaming industry is shifting towards digital downloads, but there is still a dedicated market for physical game releases. - Hi-Fi Rush may potentially be delisted from digital storefronts due to licensed music, but re-licensing is not out of the question. - Despite the closure of Tango Gameworks, the legacy of Hi-Fi Rush will continue, offering players the chance to experience the game on Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, and PlayStation 5.
Hellblade 2's PC requirements have at last been revealed
Winsage
May 4, 2024

Hellblade 2’s PC requirements have at last been revealed

The system requirements for Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 have been revealed. The game will be available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Xbox Game Pass starting May 21, 2024. The PC version has minimum, medium, recommended, and very high specifications to ensure players can optimize their gaming experience.
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