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The gaming world is abuzz with excitement as we edge closer to 2025, which is shaping up to be a monumental one for gaming in the industry. There's no shortage of highly anticipated titles and developers pushing the envelope of technology and storytelling in their creations.

Here’s a look at ten games that will keep you hooked to your consoles. So, buckle up for a thrilling ride!

Grand Theft Auto VI

Release Date: Unannounced

Platform(s): PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S

Grand Theft Auto VI, also known as Grand Theft Auto 6 or simply GTA 6, is generating immense anticipation as it will be the first GTA game in 12 years and the maiden installation with a female protagonist.

Set in the fictional open-world state of Leonida (based on Florida) which includes Vice City (a fictionalized version of Miami), the trailer showed visual improvements including

XDefiant's first season is here, bringing a fresh wave of intense, fast-paced action. With new maps, weapons, operators, and game modes, Season 1 promises to redefine the arena shooter experience. Prepare to dominate the battlefield as you compete against players worldwide and climb the ranks in the newly introduced Ranked mode. Discover what sets this season apart and how it's shaping the future of XDefiant.

Gameplay

XDefient features characters called as GS-Kommando that use electric wires to block areas stop enemy gadgets with their Active Defense System and blind enemies with their special G-52 Tactical Shield to win the checkered flag.

Key Features of XDefient Season 1

New Maps

XDefiant features a variety of maps where players can explore diverse environments and different obstacles so that they can have a fresh experience every time. Here are the maps currently available in the game:

1. Attica Heights:

The excitement surrounding Valorant's console release has been circulating among the game lovers but all the wait has come to an end. After years of guesswork and assumptions, Riot Games has finally confirmed the release of their popular tactical shooter on consoles.

The announcement of the release was made at the Summer Game Fest 2024, which created a buzz among fans. This blog will give you the details of the release and the unique features that the upcoming console version is going to offer.

The Release Journey of Valorant Console

1.    Preliminary Announcement

On June 7, 2024, at the Summer Game Fest, Riot Games captured all the by announcing the Valorant's upcoming console release. This confirmation put an end to the rumors that had been circulating among the players for two years. In that event, Riot Games also promised that the gameplay of the console version would be highly similar to the PC version.

The upcoming collaboration of two big franchises, Overwatch and Transformers, marks an exhilarating crossover for which the fans have been waiting for so long. This collaboration is a blend of the team-based action of Overwatch 2 and the high-octane universe of Transformers that combines Overwatch’s hero shooter gameplay with Transformer’s Autobots and Decepticons. What does this collaboration have for you? Let’s find out together.

Overwatch 2 × Transformer: Skin and Cosmetics

It’s time to top up your game wallets with the Overwatch Coins, a premium in-game currency as new skins will be available on the in-game shop. The trailer released by Blizzard Entertainment enlightens the characters that their entire look is going to transform with new skins in this event.

The trailer has confirmed that the following skins will be available for the respective characters in the event.

Here’s the information organized into a table:

The June 2024 Nintendo Direct has evoked a wave of excitement among the gaming community around the globe with its new game announcements and thrilling updates. Where Switch 2 has been eagerly awaited by the fans, Nintendo Direct’s June 2024 ensures that players still have so much to do with their current console. 

To find out more about the return of franchises, exciting new titles, and improved editions of classic games, continue reading the blog as we will reveal what’s in the box. 

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom

Nintendo Direct has announced the release of The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, a new installment in the legendary Zelda series, on September 26, 2024. 

For the first time in the series, players can control Princess Zelda, who uses the “power of the Tri Rod” to create

The day was October 29, 2020. Uplay and Ubisoft Club announced that they joined forces to create "Ubisoft Connect". Previously called Uplay, Ubisoft Connect was launched with “Watch Dogs: Legion” and it is a digital distribution, communications, multiplayer, and rights management platform for Ubisoft games.

There are plenty of things that you can explore on Ubisoft Connect. If you are looking at how you access the service, track your progress, share accomplishments among friends, and socialize with players.

Here is everything you need to know about Ubisoft Connect.

What is Ubisoft Connect

Ubisoft Connect is a platform that manages Ubisoft's products on various devices and consoles, allowing players to save progress and facilitating cross-platform play.

Users can access their statistics and play games on PC, Apple, or Android devices using Ubisoft Connect. As the app does not require

Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard in October 2023 sent shockwaves into the gaming community and Xbox fans were over the moon over the possibility of critically acclaimed titles coming to the Game Pass.

The development that comes following the acquisition is being considered a landmark for Xbox as they have been expanding their offerings since then. The first Activision game to arrive on Game Pass was “Diablo IV” on March 28, 2024.

Following Diablo IV, the rumors of many critically acclaimed titles arriving on the services started to make rounds with the likes of “Call of Duty: Black Ops 6,”  “Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2”, “Spyro Reignited Trilogy”, and “Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy.”

The following titles are reportedly arriving on Game Pass.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

"Call of Duty: Black Ops 6" is set to arrive on Xbox Game Pass when it releases on October 25, 2024.

Black Ops 6 will offer

Microsoft sent the gaming community into a frenzy by announcing the highly-anticipated
Xbox Showcase 2024. The fans couldn't wait to see what new projects and updates are
lined up this year. Frankly, we were curious about it as well.
However, the Xbox Game Pass has been just as hip-happening recently as the Showcase
event. The tech giant confirmed six new projects for May so far. The fans of "Tomb Raider"
and "Senua Saga" were particularly excited. Xbox Game Pass library sees updates every

month with new games getting added and older titles parting ways. A variety of games were
released in April, with more to come in May.
The games that have been announced for Wave 1 are: "Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition,"
"Kona II: Brume," "Little Kitty, Big City," and "Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons. On the other
hand, "Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2" and "Hauntii" are the two projects that will be released in
Wave 2.
Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition -

The popularity of "Helldivers 2" continues to grow as the action-packed sci-fi game where
humanity battles aliens is winning hearts thanks to its teamwork, combat modes, and hostile
environment.

We often ask how “Helldivers 2” - which was released on February 8, 2024, on Windows and
PlayStation 5 - performed so well. Well, it's because developers Arrowhead Game Studios
and Sony Computer Entertainment did not leave any stone unturned in making it an
experience of a lifetime. Their hard work paid dividends and now it sits in the top five of the
most-played games list by Steam.
Also, it bested "Monster Hunter: World," "Starfield," "Counter-Strike," "Destiny 2", and other
hit projects. It sold one million copies in its first three days.
Plot - Human vs Aliens
Before we discuss the story of its success, let's discuss the plot and its gameplay. The
premise of "Helldivers 2" on IMDb read, "Step into the boots of an elite class of soldiers

"Dragon Ball" franchise is all set to captivate fans once again as the sequel to its critically
acclaimed Sparking series, dubbed as Budokai Tenkaichi, titled “Dragon Ball: Sparking!
ZERO” will send its fanbase on the edge. The project will set a landmark as the Japanese term for the series, Sparking! will be used
worldwide. Wait, there is more. "Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO" will surpass "Dragon Ball Z:
Budokai Tenkaichi 3" in terms of characters, as players will get to play with a whooping 164
characters. The release date has not been disclosed, but it will be available on PC, PlayStation 5, and
the Xbox Series X|S.

Plot
There isn't much revealed about the plot, but there are insights on its gameplay. Video game
website IGN reported that Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO raises the level of the legendary
Budokai Tenkaichi series to new dimensions thanks to returning and new characters.
"Dragon