http://retrozone.co/forum/ Wed, 27 May 2026 23:35:04 +0000 MyBB http://retrozone.co/forum/showthread.php?tid=1030 Wed, 27 May 2026 21:06:33 +0000 XBOX]]> http://retrozone.co/forum/showthread.php?tid=1030 Two Major Announcements Revealed At Dragon Quest's 40th Anniversary Showcase

Including a brand-new Xbox game.Today, the folks behind the Dragon Quest series treated us to a special 40th anniversary showcase, although it was only 10 minutes in length and included just two major announcements — you can watch it in full up above.The first big announcement here relates to Dragon Quest 12, which is now officially known as DRAGON QUEST XII: Beyond Dreams. We were treated to a little bit of footage, which we'll throw down below, along with the reveal that the game has since restarted development and reshuffled its team due to hitting "a lot of hurdles" in the past.Read the full article on purexbox.com


https://www.purexbox.com/news/2026/05/tw...y-showcase]]> Two Major Announcements Revealed At Dragon Quest's 40th Anniversary Showcase

Including a brand-new Xbox game.Today, the folks behind the Dragon Quest series treated us to a special 40th anniversary showcase, although it was only 10 minutes in length and included just two major announcements — you can watch it in full up above.The first big announcement here relates to Dragon Quest 12, which is now officially known as DRAGON QUEST XII: Beyond Dreams. We were treated to a little bit of footage, which we'll throw down below, along with the reveal that the game has since restarted development and reshuffled its team due to hitting "a lot of hurdles" in the past.Read the full article on purexbox.com


https://www.purexbox.com/news/2026/05/tw...y-showcase]]> http://retrozone.co/forum/showthread.php?tid=1029 Wed, 27 May 2026 21:06:33 +0000 XBOX]]> http://retrozone.co/forum/showthread.php?tid=1029 Is Forza Horizon 6 About To Get Some Competition? Former Director Plots New Racing G

A true maverick, if you will.Just over three years ago now, it was revealed that Forza Horizon 5's creative director Mike Brown had split off with several other devs to form Maverick Games; a new studio making a "AAA" racing game. And, despite Amazon Games very recently abandoning the project, the team looks set to reveal the title next week.In a... strange collection of social media posts — and this YouTube countdown featuring a Fiat Multipla of all vehicles — Maverick Games appears to be actively teasing the reveal. We'll share both the YouTube livestream and the tongue-in-cheek Twitter posts on this down below:Read the full article on purexbox.com


https://www.purexbox.com/news/2026/05/is...-next-week]]> Is Forza Horizon 6 About To Get Some Competition? Former Director Plots New Racing G

A true maverick, if you will.Just over three years ago now, it was revealed that Forza Horizon 5's creative director Mike Brown had split off with several other devs to form Maverick Games; a new studio making a "AAA" racing game. And, despite Amazon Games very recently abandoning the project, the team looks set to reveal the title next week.In a... strange collection of social media posts — and this YouTube countdown featuring a Fiat Multipla of all vehicles — Maverick Games appears to be actively teasing the reveal. We'll share both the YouTube livestream and the tongue-in-cheek Twitter posts on this down below:Read the full article on purexbox.com


https://www.purexbox.com/news/2026/05/is...-next-week]]> http://retrozone.co/forum/showthread.php?tid=1028 Wed, 27 May 2026 21:06:33 +0000 XBOX]]> http://retrozone.co/forum/showthread.php?tid=1028 Lots Of Highly-Anticipated Xbox Titles Added To 'Coming Soon' On Game Pass App

Including first-party games.As you probably know, the official Xbox Game Pass app on console, PC and mobile has a section known as "Coming to Game Pass" that highlights some of the upcoming titles for the service, but nowhere near all of them.That's ultimately why we have our own monthly and yearly Xbox Game Pass roundups here at Pure Xbox, as tons of games are announced for the service all the time that don't get added to the "Coming to Game Pass" section for whatever reason (most likely because they don't have an Xbox Store listing yet).Read the full article on purexbox.com


https://www.purexbox.com/news/2026/05/lo...e-pass-app]]> Lots Of Highly-Anticipated Xbox Titles Added To 'Coming Soon' On Game Pass App

Including first-party games.As you probably know, the official Xbox Game Pass app on console, PC and mobile has a section known as "Coming to Game Pass" that highlights some of the upcoming titles for the service, but nowhere near all of them.That's ultimately why we have our own monthly and yearly Xbox Game Pass roundups here at Pure Xbox, as tons of games are announced for the service all the time that don't get added to the "Coming to Game Pass" section for whatever reason (most likely because they don't have an Xbox Store listing yet).Read the full article on purexbox.com


https://www.purexbox.com/news/2026/05/lo...e-pass-app]]> http://retrozone.co/forum/showthread.php?tid=1027 Wed, 27 May 2026 21:06:33 +0000 Playstation]]> http://retrozone.co/forum/showthread.php?tid=1027 Marathon Season 2 arrives June 2

What secrets lurk in the dark as night descends on Marathon’s second season? Season 2 is coming June 2, bringing new challenges, new opportunities, and new ways to play. You’ll be able to try out Season 2 for yourself with Marathon Open Play Week from June 2-  9. During Open Play Week, the full game […]


https://blog.playstation.com/2026/05/27/...es-june-2/]]> Marathon Season 2 arrives June 2

What secrets lurk in the dark as night descends on Marathon’s second season? Season 2 is coming June 2, bringing new challenges, new opportunities, and new ways to play. You’ll be able to try out Season 2 for yourself with Marathon Open Play Week from June 2-  9. During Open Play Week, the full game […]


https://blog.playstation.com/2026/05/27/...es-june-2/]]> http://retrozone.co/forum/showthread.php?tid=1026 Wed, 27 May 2026 21:06:33 +0000 Nintendo]]> http://retrozone.co/forum/showthread.php?tid=1026 Mina The Hollower Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Review

Nintendo Insider

Nintendo Insider - Nintendo Insider brings you the latest Nintendo Switch 2 news, Pokémon updates, reviews, guides, and features - your trusted source for all things Nintendo.
Remember the ol’ video game Kickstarter boom that ran for a few years in the early to mid…
The post Mina The Hollower Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Review appeared first on Nintendo Insider and is written by Shaun Musgrave.




https://www.nintendo-insider.com/mina-th...-2-review/]]> Mina The Hollower Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Review

Nintendo Insider

Nintendo Insider - Nintendo Insider brings you the latest Nintendo Switch 2 news, Pokémon updates, reviews, guides, and features - your trusted source for all things Nintendo.
Remember the ol’ video game Kickstarter boom that ran for a few years in the early to mid…
The post Mina The Hollower Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Review appeared first on Nintendo Insider and is written by Shaun Musgrave.




https://www.nintendo-insider.com/mina-th...-2-review/]]> http://retrozone.co/forum/showthread.php?tid=1025 Wed, 27 May 2026 14:18:02 +0000 XBOX]]> http://retrozone.co/forum/showthread.php?tid=1025 Mina The Hollower Hits Xbox This Week, And It's Metacritic's 'Best Game' Of 2026 So

The reviews have just landed.The Game of the Year contenders aren't slowing down right now! Following the likes of Forza Horizon 6 and 007 First Light receiving amazing reviews over the past few weeks, Mina The Hollower sounds like another must-play Xbox title.We covered this game recently — it's the new top-down action adventure game from the makers of Shovel Knight — and even they were hyping it up as "one of the greatest top-down adventures ever" ahead of its release on May 29th.Read the full article on purexbox.com


https://www.purexbox.com/news/2026/05/mi...026-so-far]]> Mina The Hollower Hits Xbox This Week, And It's Metacritic's 'Best Game' Of 2026 So

The reviews have just landed.The Game of the Year contenders aren't slowing down right now! Following the likes of Forza Horizon 6 and 007 First Light receiving amazing reviews over the past few weeks, Mina The Hollower sounds like another must-play Xbox title.We covered this game recently — it's the new top-down action adventure game from the makers of Shovel Knight — and even they were hyping it up as "one of the greatest top-down adventures ever" ahead of its release on May 29th.Read the full article on purexbox.com


https://www.purexbox.com/news/2026/05/mi...026-so-far]]> http://retrozone.co/forum/showthread.php?tid=1024 Wed, 27 May 2026 14:18:02 +0000 XBOX]]> http://retrozone.co/forum/showthread.php?tid=1024 8BitDo Unveils New 'Pro-Level' Xbox Wireless Controller Built For 'Serious Players'

Update: Pre-orders now live, along with an alternative option!The folks over at 8BitDo have unveiled their latest Xbox controller today in the form of the 8BitDo Ultimate 3E Controller for Xbox, and it's specifically advertised as being a "pro-level" controller that's built for "serious players".In the press release, it says it's been "designed by pros" but will be "defined by you". Here's a bit of it:Read the full article on purexbox.com


https://www.purexbox.com/news/2026/05/8b...us-players]]> 8BitDo Unveils New 'Pro-Level' Xbox Wireless Controller Built For 'Serious Players'

Update: Pre-orders now live, along with an alternative option!The folks over at 8BitDo have unveiled their latest Xbox controller today in the form of the 8BitDo Ultimate 3E Controller for Xbox, and it's specifically advertised as being a "pro-level" controller that's built for "serious players".In the press release, it says it's been "designed by pros" but will be "defined by you". Here's a bit of it:Read the full article on purexbox.com


https://www.purexbox.com/news/2026/05/8b...us-players]]> http://retrozone.co/forum/showthread.php?tid=1023 Wed, 27 May 2026 14:18:02 +0000 XBOX]]> http://retrozone.co/forum/showthread.php?tid=1023 Resident Evil Requiem Gets Free Demo On Xbox Series X|S

Play "the game's early stages" absolutely free.Resident Evil Requiem, one of the year's hottest games so far, has just received a free demo on Xbox Series X|S - as creator Capcom tries to get even more people through the door.The RE Requiem demo features "part of the game's early stages" and is now up on the Xbox Store. We'll link directly to the game's demo page down below, but be warned that the team says "save data from the demo version cannot be transferred to the full version of the game".Read the full article on purexbox.com


https://www.purexbox.com/news/2026/05/re...-series-xs]]> Resident Evil Requiem Gets Free Demo On Xbox Series X|S

Play "the game's early stages" absolutely free.Resident Evil Requiem, one of the year's hottest games so far, has just received a free demo on Xbox Series X|S - as creator Capcom tries to get even more people through the door.The RE Requiem demo features "part of the game's early stages" and is now up on the Xbox Store. We'll link directly to the game's demo page down below, but be warned that the team says "save data from the demo version cannot be transferred to the full version of the game".Read the full article on purexbox.com


https://www.purexbox.com/news/2026/05/re...-series-xs]]> http://retrozone.co/forum/showthread.php?tid=1022 Wed, 27 May 2026 14:18:02 +0000 XBOX]]> http://retrozone.co/forum/showthread.php?tid=1022 Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (May 27)

Including an Xbox first-party remaster!Welcome to your latest Xbox Game Pass update! Today, we've got a couple of fresh additions to the library, including a brand-new day one release for Game Pass Ultimate players.Here's a quick rundown of today's two new XGP titles (May 27):Read the full article on purexbox.com


https://www.purexbox.com/news/2026/05/tw...ass-may-27]]> Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (May 27)

Including an Xbox first-party remaster!Welcome to your latest Xbox Game Pass update! Today, we've got a couple of fresh additions to the library, including a brand-new day one release for Game Pass Ultimate players.Here's a quick rundown of today's two new XGP titles (May 27):Read the full article on purexbox.com


https://www.purexbox.com/news/2026/05/tw...ass-may-27]]> http://retrozone.co/forum/showthread.php?tid=1021 Wed, 27 May 2026 14:18:02 +0000 XBOX]]> http://retrozone.co/forum/showthread.php?tid=1021 The Witcher 3 Is Getting A Brand-New Expansion On Xbox, 12 Years After Release

Listen out for Songs of the Past.CD Projekt RED has surprise-announced a third major expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - more than a decade since its last DLC release in 2016's Blood and Wine.The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past is due out in 2027 — 12 years after the initial launch of TW3 — and is being developed in collaboration with Fool’s Theory; a team featuring "industry veterans" who worked on the base game, and are also in charge of the already-announced The Witcher Remake.Read the full article on purexbox.com


https://www.purexbox.com/news/2026/05/th...er-release]]> The Witcher 3 Is Getting A Brand-New Expansion On Xbox, 12 Years After Release

Listen out for Songs of the Past.CD Projekt RED has surprise-announced a third major expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - more than a decade since its last DLC release in 2016's Blood and Wine.The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past is due out in 2027 — 12 years after the initial launch of TW3 — and is being developed in collaboration with Fool’s Theory; a team featuring "industry veterans" who worked on the base game, and are also in charge of the already-announced The Witcher Remake.Read the full article on purexbox.com


https://www.purexbox.com/news/2026/05/th...er-release]]> http://retrozone.co/forum/showthread.php?tid=1020 Wed, 27 May 2026 14:18:02 +0000 Playstation]]> http://retrozone.co/forum/showthread.php?tid=1020 PlayStation × Dragon Quest: celebrating the RPG franchise’s 40th anniversary

On May 27, 2026, Square Enix’s beloved national RPG phenomenon, Dragon Quest, celebrates its monumental 40th anniversary. Crafted by series creator Yuji Horii, character designer Akira Toriyama, and composer Koichi Sugiyama, the world of Dragon Quest has evolved over time, continuing to capture the hearts of fans worldwide. In this article, we’re putting the spotlight […]


https://blog.playstation.com/2026/05/27/...niversary/]]> PlayStation × Dragon Quest: celebrating the RPG franchise’s 40th anniversary

On May 27, 2026, Square Enix’s beloved national RPG phenomenon, Dragon Quest, celebrates its monumental 40th anniversary. Crafted by series creator Yuji Horii, character designer Akira Toriyama, and composer Koichi Sugiyama, the world of Dragon Quest has evolved over time, continuing to capture the hearts of fans worldwide. In this article, we’re putting the spotlight […]


https://blog.playstation.com/2026/05/27/...niversary/]]> http://retrozone.co/forum/showthread.php?tid=1019 Wed, 27 May 2026 14:18:01 +0000 Playstation]]> http://retrozone.co/forum/showthread.php?tid=1019 No Man’s Sky: The Swarm update launches today

Hello, No Man’s Sky turns 10 in August, and we feel very lucky that we still get the chance to work on it every day. What we love about sci-fi, and about No Man’s Sky, is that it can be a canvas for so many ideas. Our last update introduced Pokemon-style pet battling, which players […]


https://blog.playstation.com/2026/05/27/...hes-today/]]> No Man’s Sky: The Swarm update launches today

Hello, No Man’s Sky turns 10 in August, and we feel very lucky that we still get the chance to work on it every day. What we love about sci-fi, and about No Man’s Sky, is that it can be a canvas for so many ideas. Our last update introduced Pokemon-style pet battling, which players […]


https://blog.playstation.com/2026/05/27/...hes-today/]]> http://retrozone.co/forum/showthread.php?tid=1018 Wed, 27 May 2026 04:19:25 +0000 Playstation]]> http://retrozone.co/forum/showthread.php?tid=1018 (For Southeast Asia) Days of Play 2026 begins May 27

Days of Play is back for 2026! Beginning on May 27, this year’s event will have great offers on PlayStation games and accessories, new content for PlayStation Plus, special PlayStation Tournaments and more[1]. 2026 is shaping up to be a landmark year in gaming, full of exciting new game releases, experiences, and milestones. With Days […]


https://blog.playstation.com/2026/05/26/20260527-dop/]]> (For Southeast Asia) Days of Play 2026 begins May 27

Days of Play is back for 2026! Beginning on May 27, this year’s event will have great offers on PlayStation games and accessories, new content for PlayStation Plus, special PlayStation Tournaments and more[1]. 2026 is shaping up to be a landmark year in gaming, full of exciting new game releases, experiences, and milestones. With Days […]


https://blog.playstation.com/2026/05/26/20260527-dop/]]> http://retrozone.co/forum/showthread.php?tid=1017 Tue, 26 May 2026 22:08:50 +0000 XBOX]]> http://retrozone.co/forum/showthread.php?tid=1017 Talking Point: What Are Your Plans For The Xbox Games Showcase 2026?

Watching alone? With friends? In a cinema?! Tell us!We're just under two weeks away from the Xbox Games Showcase 2026! The biggest event on the calendar promises to bring us countless reveals from first and third-party Xbox games including Fable, Halo: Campaign Evolved, Gears of War: E-Day and much more, and it also marks Asha Sharma's very first major showcase — we can clearly see in the image above that she'll be making a public-facing Xbox appearance for the first time!In some ways, this is one of the most important Xbox showcases in history. Not only do they need to knock it out the park with the first-party lineup (which to be fair, they already are), but the new Xbox boss needs to make a great impression here, they'll possibly want to start building more hype for Project Helix as well, and they'll also be keen to continue celebrating the 25th anniversary of the brand.Read the full article on purexbox.com


https://www.purexbox.com/features/talkin...wcase-2026]]> Talking Point: What Are Your Plans For The Xbox Games Showcase 2026?

Watching alone? With friends? In a cinema?! Tell us!We're just under two weeks away from the Xbox Games Showcase 2026! The biggest event on the calendar promises to bring us countless reveals from first and third-party Xbox games including Fable, Halo: Campaign Evolved, Gears of War: E-Day and much more, and it also marks Asha Sharma's very first major showcase — we can clearly see in the image above that she'll be making a public-facing Xbox appearance for the first time!In some ways, this is one of the most important Xbox showcases in history. Not only do they need to knock it out the park with the first-party lineup (which to be fair, they already are), but the new Xbox boss needs to make a great impression here, they'll possibly want to start building more hype for Project Helix as well, and they'll also be keen to continue celebrating the 25th anniversary of the brand.Read the full article on purexbox.com


https://www.purexbox.com/features/talkin...wcase-2026]]> http://retrozone.co/forum/showthread.php?tid=1016 Tue, 26 May 2026 22:08:50 +0000 XBOX]]> http://retrozone.co/forum/showthread.php?tid=1016 Xbox Reveals Its Latest 'Limited Edition' Controller, Seemingly Exclusive To Design

Just in time for the World Cup.We've got a new Xbox Limited Edition Controller that's just been unveiled today!This one is known as the "Team Spirit Limited Edition Controller", and it's seemingly been designed to celebrate the arrival of the World Cup in mid-June, although the official wording doesn't say anything about a specific tournament.Read the full article on purexbox.com


https://www.purexbox.com/news/2026/05/xb...design-lab]]> Xbox Reveals Its Latest 'Limited Edition' Controller, Seemingly Exclusive To Design

Just in time for the World Cup.We've got a new Xbox Limited Edition Controller that's just been unveiled today!This one is known as the "Team Spirit Limited Edition Controller", and it's seemingly been designed to celebrate the arrival of the World Cup in mid-June, although the official wording doesn't say anything about a specific tournament.Read the full article on purexbox.com


https://www.purexbox.com/news/2026/05/xb...design-lab]]>