Atomfall: Diving Deeper Into Its Unique Mechanics

Category: Games Atomfall: Diving Deeper Into Its Unique Mechanics Ben FisherHead of Design, Rebellion Published February 13, 2025 With Atomfall coming to Xbox and Game Pass in just over a month (arriving on March 27), today we released the latest trailer for the game. Featuring brand new gameplay, the trailer highlights the main features that…

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How Features in Symphonia were Designed with Speed Runners in Mind

Summary Symphonia was released for Xbox Series X|S on December 5, 2024. Custom level design, precision platforming and special features great for speedruns. Deep dive into speedrunning with player perspectives and tips. From its inception, Symphonia was envisioned as a game that rewarded control and timing mastery. Initially designed as a game to bring classical…

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Perk up A Deep Dive into Overwatch 2’s New Perks System

Category: Games February 12, 2025 Perk up A Deep Dive into Overwatch 2’s New Perks System Alec Dawson, Lead Gameplay Designer, Overwatch 2 Summary Perks are exciting new abilities for Overwatch 2 heroes, offering wild gameplay twists and creative strategies. Lead gameplay designer for Overwatch, Alec Dawson, explains how Perks work. Overwatch 2 Season 15…

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Elden Ring Nightreign: Answering 20 Burning Questions

Category: Games February 12, 2025 Elden Ring Nightreign: Answering 20 Burning Questions Will Tuttle, Editor in Chief, Microsoft Game Dev When it was announced a few months ago at The Video Game Awards, FromSoftware’s Elden Ring Nightreign immediately set the internet aflame with burning questions about what sort of experience it would offer. The trailer…

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South of Midnight Hands-on: A Gorgeous, Pull-No-Punches Fairytale

Category: Games February 11, 2025 South of Midnight Hands-on: A Gorgeous, Pull-No-Punches Fairytale Joe Skrebels, Xbox Wire Editor-in-Chief At first blush, South of Midnight could be described as a classic action-adventure: a heroine thrust from ordinary life into a remarkable journey; magical weapons and abilities; ability skill trees. But spend just a few minutes with…

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