Recapping Xbox’s “Developer_Direct 2025”
Xbox hosted their Developer_Direct ‘25 event today with four studios, one of which was a hidden surprise. Here's a short summary of everything shown in the event.
Game Pass Undergoes Pricing Overhaul
The best deal in gaming just got a price overhaul, check out the details here!
![Echo Generation: Midnight Edition [Review]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6371c1aaf44e9e0252208a01/de472b37-f830-4449-b3bb-896c75a00a8e/EchoGeneration_MidnightEdition_HorizontalKeyArt_4K_3840x2160_NoLogo.jpg)
Echo Generation: Midnight Edition [Review]
Nostalgic RPG Echo Generation gets remastered in new Midnight Edition with various improvements.
![Astor: Blade of the Monolith [Review]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6371c1aaf44e9e0252208a01/e495932f-14c0-4462-8a27-f2f8644f625b/Astor_keyart.jpg)
Astor: Blade of the Monolith [Review]
Action RPG Astor: Blade of the Monolith is visually appealing but ultimately forgettable.
The Xbox Games Showcase 2024 Delivers A Much-Needed Win
Jeremy reflects on Xbox’s impressive showcase, and summarizes the major announcements here!
![Hauntii [Review]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6371c1aaf44e9e0252208a01/4ce67024-00a4-4346-9749-44a482cb6bbe/Hauntii+Key+Art+%28With+Logo.png)
Hauntii [Review]
Indie adventure Hauntii is a work of art that enchants with its touching story and unique visuals.
![Crow Country [Review]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6371c1aaf44e9e0252208a01/43d0fa7f-12cc-4a1f-a46e-75f4d9a2d062/Crow+Country+New+Key+Art+16x9.png)
Crow Country [Review]
PSX-inspired Crow Country is the perfect classic survival horror experience.
![Indika [Review]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6371c1aaf44e9e0252208a01/b6717fc2-2d04-46cd-8968-996584fd336f/INDIKA_KV_Holos_HR+Large.jpeg)
Indika [Review]
Darkly funny, surreal third person adventure Indika is an achievement in cinematic interactive fiction.
![Lunar Axe [Review]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6371c1aaf44e9e0252208a01/0feb8799-8444-486b-986f-68a55fd24894/lunaraxe2.jpg)
Lunar Axe [Review]
Ops Game Studio’s adventure inspired by Brazilian folklore is beautifully drawn but clunky to play with a controller.
![Lunar Lander Beyond [Review]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6371c1aaf44e9e0252208a01/d9d105b5-71b1-4203-8262-0cea8b6b0f22/LunarLander.jpg)
Lunar Lander Beyond [Review]
Despite lacking the “Recharged” branding, Lunar Lander Beyond is the best game in the series.
![Contra: Operation Galuga [Review]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6371c1aaf44e9e0252208a01/586f63eb-3fba-4d8c-835e-dbea8c056a66/Galuga-1920x1080c.jpg)
Contra: Operation Galuga [Review]
WayForward’s Operation Galuga is one of the best Contra games to date.
![Metal Mind [Review]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6371c1aaf44e9e0252208a01/60eb8708-a9a8-4ec7-a2c9-ed2b42a38c1a/Launch+Key+Visual.jpg)
![PopSlinger [Review]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6371c1aaf44e9e0252208a01/8af69e7a-d205-49a6-8d36-e57d3eac3077/PS5_Splash-Screen_1920x1080.png)
![REVEIL [Review]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6371c1aaf44e9e0252208a01/9594f77a-e111-4db7-9c8e-494fcdfa225c/reveil_keyvisual_1920x1080.jpg)
![Dungeon Drafters [Review]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6371c1aaf44e9e0252208a01/2f3546e5-cd99-4f10-b45f-c404ded31973/Dungeon+Drafters+-+Key+Art+A.jpeg)
Dungeon Drafters [Review]
Manalith Studios’ Dungeon Drafters offers varied deck-building strategy, though isn’t groundbreaking.
![Tomb Raider remastered collection Mini [Review]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6371c1aaf44e9e0252208a01/1710437327195-KXH7743X77NM163G5FED/b9cd9d9552ef18b5f3ee87a9dd0617fc596204e693225b0bbf6dee8dc5a2c593.jpg)
Skul: The Hero Slayer Update and DLC Has Arrived on Consoles
The content update and DLC are now on Switch, Playstation, and Xbox!
![Prison City [Review]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6371c1aaf44e9e0252208a01/1704783024077-JGDQ1SGDXSZ43CSS3L1M/12831166.png)
Prison City [Review]
Sam plays actioner Prison City, an authentic 8-bit blast from the past.
![Alien Hominid Invasion [Review]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6371c1aaf44e9e0252208a01/1701272956227-HIQRKWSIZ2QI0PLZ2BY6/Game-Page-Featured_Alien-Hominid-Invasion-Inits.jpg)