Black Friday deals are here, and you can now get the Surface Laptop 13-inch with 256GB of storage for only $549 at retailers like Best Buy and Amazon. That’s a significant $350 discount off the regular price, making it a much more affordable option.
As an analyst, I’m excited to share that Xbox’s Full Screen Experience will be rolling out tomorrow to a wide range of handheld gaming devices. Specifically, users with a Lenovo Legion Go, the original ROG Ally, an MSI Claw, an AYANEO, or any other Windows-based handheld PC will be able to try it out.
ZOOPUNK, a new action RPG, takes place decades before the events of the 2021 game F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch. It features the return of Rabbit and boasts impressive visuals. This time, the game explores the backstory of Torch City, moving away from the traditional Metroidvania gameplay of the previous title.
Plot Twist previously created The Last Case of Benedict Fox, a game showcased by Xbox. Now, partnering with Lyrical Games, they’re bringing their unique style – known for unexpected turns – to the twin-stick shooter genre.
I’ve been taking a look at Echo Generation 2, and it’s shaping up to be a really interesting sequel to their 2021 game. It’s definitely going for a darker tone and builds on everything that made the first one unique – the world is bigger, the gameplay is more varied, and their signature voxel art style has evolved nicely. I recently had a chance to chat with Cococucumber’s Game Directors, Vanessa Chia and Martin Gauvreau, to learn more about it before the official announcement.
This Valhalla has a few differences from the legendary hall in mythology, most notably the addition of 7.62 machine guns, which can quickly eliminate anyone trying to escape.
Vampire Crawlers takes the core ideas of Poncle’s popular game, Vampire Survivors, and transforms them into something completely new. Instead of the overhead, swarm-based action, this game is a first-person dungeon crawler where you build a deck of cards as you play. As a fan of similar games like Balatro, Blue Prince, and Ball x Pit, I’m already excited! What’s really appealing is that it keeps the familiar elements of Vampire Survivors – the iconic weapons like the bible, whip, and garlic – but presents them in a fresh way. It looks like it will be just as addictive, and I’m eager to play. But the biggest question is: will there actually be vampires?
Good news for fans! After a long wait, this highly anticipated game about running a fishing and sushi restaurant is now available on Xbox Series X|S, following its preview at the Xbox Partner Preview event.
Xbox recently held an event to wrap up the year and preview what’s coming next. They showed off 16 different games, and the good news is that all of them work with Xbox Play Anywhere – meaning you can play them on your Xbox Series X|S console, on Windows PCs, or stream them via Xbox Cloud Gaming.
As an analyst, I’ve been closely watching the resurgence of the Silent Hill franchise after a long period of inactivity following the cancellation of Silent Hills. It’s been quite a comeback! The remake of Silent Hill 2 has performed very well, exceeding 2 million copies sold as of January 2025 and receiving positive reviews. But the biggest surprise has been the launch of Silent Hill f, an entirely new entry developed by NeoBards Entertainment. Set in 1960s Japan, it follows a young girl navigating a terrifying, fog-laden town, and it quickly became the fastest-selling game in the series, surpassing even the Silent Hill 2 remake with over a million copies sold in just one day.
Looking ahead, the future is bright. Bloober Team, who did a fantastic job with the Silent Hill 2 remake, is now tackling the original Silent Hill. Konami is also collaborating with Annapurna Interactive on Silent Hill: Townfall, developed by the team behind Stories Untold and Observation. And while we may never see Silent Hills realized, Hideo Kojima is returning to horror with OD, a new project in partnership with Xbox Game Studios. OD is an episodic horror experience, and it’s already generating a lot of buzz, especially because Kojima is directing the first episode, titled “Knock,” and is bringing in directors like Jordan Peele. From what we’ve seen, OD is heavily inspired by the ideas Kojima originally explored with the P.T. demo – it’s clear he’s revisiting that vision.