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Digital Trends
25-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Digital Trends
Game Pass has three amazing new games to play this weekend (July 25-27)
As the shadow of Gamescom looms in the distance and promises tons of updates on upcoming video games, Xbox Game Pass has decided to drop one of the best waves of new games all year. We have not just one, but two day one additions to the service that could each be considered one of the best of July for very different reasons. But even though my third pick isn't brand new to Xbox, it is one of those overlooked titles that I am thrilled to highlight alongside these juggernauts. The spread this week is near-perfect in my eyes, with options for purely single-player action, co-op action, and a more chill and introspective adventure. These are three amazing Game Pass games I will be playing all weekend long, and I think you should too. Wuchang: Fallen Feathers All the souls-like fans have had their eyes on Wuchang: Fallen Feathers since it was initially revealed. While it is from a different studio, this is another impressive game coming from China, like Black Myth: Wukong from last year. Set in the Ming Dynasty, you play as a set character rather than a created one, but have plenty of options to express yourself through outfits and build customization. This title heavily emphasizes dodges over blocking, and has a unique Madness system that provides a deep risk vs. reward system to every encounter. This is a brutal yet beautiful game that will be kicking my butt all weekend long. Recommended Videos Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is available now on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. Abiotic Factor The weekend is best spent hanging out with friends and family, so co-op games are a perfect way to get in some gaming and quality time. Abiotic Factor might have a simplistic art style, but has already become a smash hit on PC for its intense and emergent gameplay. The easiest way to describe the gameplay is a survival crafting game, but that undersells just how much personality Abiotic Factor has. It has a delightful '90s inspired sci-fi setting where you and up to five other players each take the role of a new research employee looking into unexplained paranormal entities. You will spend just as much time building, crafting, and maintaining your base as you do exploring the dangerous world and fighting. If you want something with hints of Lethal Company but much deeper RPG and crafting systems, Abiotic Factor is a perfect choice. Abiotic Factor is available now on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. Wheel World Summer is the best time to head out on your bike to explore the world, but you can also do that from the comfort of your own home if you want. Wheel World quietly launched this week day one on Game Pass, and puts you in the biking shoes of a young woman named Kat in a world where the fate of the entire universe depends on your biking skills. But don't feel too stressed because this is a chill game at heart. You're free to explore the open world, see the sights, engage in races, and find new bike parts to upgrade your ride. And there are tons of parts and styles to completely change the look and feel of your bike. If you feel like jumping into a less demanding game this weekend, this is a great game to just enjoy the vibes in. Wheel World is available now on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
Daily Mail
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers has got wings. Real ones. The cursed heroine of this Soulslike game wakes up with a bad case of amnesia, and then starts sprouting feathers...
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers (PlayStation, Xbox, PC, £44.99) Verdict: A Soulslike with soul Meet Wuchang. Or, as she might be wondering, who-chang? She's woken up in Ming dynasty China with a bad case of amnesia and an even worse case of feathers sprouting from her arm. It's something to do with a curse that's spreading around the land, turning people into monsters, the usual. Only Wuchang has the power to fix things. If Wuchang had played any games in the past decade, she'd know immediately who she is and what's going on. For Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is yet another Soulslike release, inspired by the gameplay established by the Dark Souls series. It's got the same try-try-and-try-again combat, with each enemy encounter turning into a whirl of dodges, parries and slashes. It's got the same challenging bosses, godlike creatures who will test your skills to their limits and beyond. It's got the same system of bonfires — sorry, here they're shrines — at which you revive yourself after inevitably coming a cropper. Which would all be too familiar were it not for Wuchang's (the game's) more singular qualities. The first and most noticeable of these is its setting. Imperial China looks stunning here, a place of hills, cliffs, foliage and — crucially — colour. It's much nicer than the grim greyness of most other games in this genre. Another is how you can make Wuchang (the person) your own — and not just with the increasingly skimpy costumes you can collect for her, poor girl. There are so many options around weaponry, abilities and upgrades that it's often overwhelming, but — once you understand what's what — you can approach this game's fights in a hundred different ways, even switching between them on the fly. It's an exhilarating experience and one that passes the major test for Soulslikes: is there enough here to keep you pressing on, to keep you wanting to master the punishing combat? Yes. The arm feathers may be a bit gross, but this game has wings. Super Mario Party Jamboree: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV (Nintendo Switch 2, £66.99 or a £16.99 upgrade for those who own the original) Verdict: It's party time Rating: Hang on. Didn't I already review this game? Back in October last year? Well, yes and no. This is indeed the same Super Mario Party Jamboree that first came out nine months ago, featuring the same mix of boardgame mechanics and minigame madness. You move your Mario or Luigi or Peach or whoever around a board before competing in quick, frenetic games that have you doing things like slicing vegetables in time with the beat. Except, this time, it's been upgraded and expanded for the Nintendo Switch 2. This means additional minigames that make use of the new console's features, such as its mouse-style controls. Can you drag files into the right folders like you would on a computer desktop? But quickly?! It's fun, I promise. The best additions, though, are for those who have the separately available camera for the Switch 2. In fact, this might be the first game that really shows off what the camera can do. Take the new mode called Bowser Live, in which the eponymous lizard has you and your friends performing for his amusement. With the camera, you and your friends are actually there on the screen. Up to four of you. Your whole bodies. And your gyrations and gesticulations are registered in the game, as you collectively try to punch question mark blocks or balance falling Goombas on your heads. It may sound like the sort of thing Xbox was doing years ago with its Kinect accessories. But this Nintendo version is so straightforward and so technologically sophisticated that it's hard not to be won over.
Express Tribune
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Wuchang Fallen Feathers launches with layered combat, divisive bosses and deep build experimentation
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers has launched to a wave of reviews highlighting its fast-paced combat and layered systems, while also noting challenges in its difficulty balance. Polygon's Austin Manchester noted that the game's clash mechanic, allowing players to hit through enemy attacks while deflecting damage, made him feel as powerful as the bosses faced in-game. Manchester highlighted the weapon variety and skill tree, praising the 'layered combat system with engaging playstyles' while noting boss difficulty could be uneven. Dexerto's Nathan Warby described Wuchang as 'a bone-crushingly difficult experience,' praising its deep Skyborn Might system, which rewards precise dodging to power special moves. However, Warby found some sections more frustrating than challenging, citing surprise hazards and occasional difficulty spikes. IGN's Mitchell Saltzman commended Wuchang's 'best-in-class skill tree' and flexible build options, stating the system allowed for meaningful experimentation. Saltzman praised its interconnected level design and fast-paced combat but noted some later boss fights provided limited openings for damage, reducing the satisfaction of perfect dodges. Android Police's Tomas Franzese shared a contrasting view, stating that while Wuchang 'understands what works about Soulslike,' it 'flies a little too close to the sun.' Franzese found the relentless bosses and lack of co-op systems led to a frustrating experience, adding that for players who prioritise fun over challenge, Wuchang may not resonate. Despite mixed views on its pacing and difficulty, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers has sparked conversation among Soulslike fans and reviewers alike for its approach to combat depth and experimentation, positioning it as a notable addition to the genre in 2025.
Japan Today
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Japan Today
What to Stream: Madonna, 'Happy Gilmore 2,' Judge Judy and Jenna Ortega and Paul Rudd team up
Adam Sandler's hockey player-turned-golfer Happy Gilmore returning for a second movie and Madonna's long-rumored album 'Veronica Electronica' are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you. Also among the streaming offerings worth your time, as selected by The Associated Press' entertainment journalists: Jenna Ortega and Paul Rudd playing father and daughter in the horror-comedy 'Death of a Unicorn,' gamers get a pirate adventure with Wuchang: Fallen Feathers and Judge Judy rules on true crime in her new series for Prime Video, 'Justice on Trial.' — It's been almost 30 years since we first met Adam Sandler's hockey player-turned-golfer Happy Gilmore, but Sandler finally got the gang back together for a sequel. 'Happy Gilmore 2,' coming to Netflix on Friday, July 25, brings back many familiar faces, including Julie Bowen, Ben Stiller and Christopher McDonald as Shooter McGavin, alongside an army of new co-stars from Bad Bunny to Post Malone as well as a few familiar faces in the golf world. This time around, Happy also has kids, including four hockey goon sons played by Ethan Cutkosky ('Shameless'), Conor Sherry ('Shake Shack'), Maxwell Jacob Friedman (a pro wrestler) and newcomer Philip Schneider. Here's hoping it's as quotable as the first — we've been needing some new Sandlerisms. — November, and 'Wicked: For Good,' is coming fast. What better time to catch up with 'Wicked,' which begins streaming on Prime Video on Friday, July 25? In her review for The Associated Press, Jocelyn Noveck wrote that it might convert a non-musical lover into one, but that, 'if people breaking into song delights rather than flummoxes you, if elaborate dance numbers in village squares and fantastical nightclubs and emerald-hued cities make perfect sense to you, and especially if you already love 'Wicked,' well then, you will likely love this film.' — Jenna Ortega and Paul Rudd play father and daughter in the horror-comedy 'Death of a Unicorn,' about, well, just that (and also exploitative billionaires). It was met with mixed reviews: Some enjoyed the chemistry of the characters and the fun it has with its outlandish plot, while others saw those efforts as strained and hollow. You can decide for yourself when it hits HBO Max on Friday, July 25. Richard E. Grant and Will Poulter also star. — AP Film Writer Lindsey Bahr — It is the stuff of pop music mythology. Madonna's long-rumored album 'Veronica Electronica' — originally conceived as a remix companion to 1998's blockbuster 'Ray of Light' — finally arrives Friday, July 25. It is that and more. Begin with the new-to-fans, original demo of 'Gone, Gone, Gone.' — The second and final part of an expansive documentary series on the life and career of Billy Joel hits HBO Max on Friday, July 25. And it's not too late to catch up on the first half of 'Billy Joel: And So It Goes,' either. It's an in-depth look at the beloved singer-songwriter, replete with never-before-seen performance footage and more. — Rock 'n' roll fans, listen up. On Friday, July 25, the original Alice Cooper band lineup reunites to release 'The Revenge Of Alice Cooper,' the first album in over 50 years to feature that original lineup. It gives the album a sort of revived spirit — all high-octane riffs. — AP Music Writer Maria Sherman — Judy Sheindlin, beloved for her syndicated series 'Judge Judy' that ended production in 2021 after 25 years, rules on true crime in her new series for Prime Video. In 'Justice on Trial,' actual criminal court cases are recreated by trial lawyers with Sheindlin presiding over the courtroom. Will she find the right decision was made? Find out Monday when all eight episodes drop. — Malin Akerman and Brittany Snow star in 'The Hunting Wives' for Netflix. It's based on a thriller mystery novel by May Cobb. Snow plays Sophie, a woman whose husband's job requires trading the East Coast for east Texas. She's a fish out of water until she meets Margot (Akerman,) the queen bee of a group of women known as the Hunting Wives. These wives aren't trading recipes or having tea — they like to party. Sophie finds Margot's carefree lifestyle and confidence to be intoxicating until she gets caught up in a murder investigation. All eight episodes drop Monday. — A new Hulu miniseries called 'Washington Black' is also based on a book of the same name, but this one was shortlisted for the Booker Prize in 2018. Set in the early 1800s, Wash — short for George Washington Black — is born into slavery in Barbados. Wash's talent for art and curiosity catches the attention of a scientist named Titch (played by Tom Ellis), who encourages his education and creativity. When danger strikes, Titch and Wash escape in a hot-air balloon that lands in Nova Scotia. The series follows Wash's adventures as he grows into a man played by newcomer Ernest Kingsley Jr. Sterling K. Brown is an executive producer and also has a role in the show. Stream the episodes beginning Wednesday. — An acclaimed British crime drama called 'Code of Silence' comes to BritBox on Thursday. Rose Ayling-Ellis plays a deaf cafeteria worker who begins working with the local police because of her ability to read lips. This new world is exhilarating but also dangerous. The show has already been renewed for a second season. — Alicia Rancilio — Last year's Black Myth: Wukong turned Chinese folklore into a blockbuster game, and another Chinese studio is hoping to repeat that success with Wuchang: Fallen Feathers. It tells the tale of a pirate who wakes up with amnesia and a bad case of 'feathering' — not only is she sprouting blue plumage, but it's driving her insane. The adventure takes place during the end of the Ming Dynasty in the 1600s, and Chengdu-based developer Leenzee Games promises a mix of historical figures and supernatural monsters. Take flight Thursday, on PlayStation 5, Xbox X/S or PC. — Lou Kesten © Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
What to Stream: Madonna, 'Happy Gilmore 2,' Judge Judy and Jenna Ortega and Paul Rudd team up
Adam Sandler's hockey player-turned-golfer Happy Gilmore returning for a second movie and Madonna's long-rumored album 'Veronica Electronica' are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you. Also among the streaming offerings worth your time, as selected by The Associated Press' entertainment journalists: Jenna Ortega and Paul Rudd playing father and daughter in the horror-comedy 'Death of a Unicorn,' gamers get a pirate adventure with Wuchang: Fallen Feathers and Judge Judy rules on true crime in her new series for Prime Video, 'Justice on Trial.' — It's been almost 30 years since we first met Adam Sandler's hockey player-turned-golfer Happy Gilmore, but Sandler finally got the gang back together for a sequel. 'Happy Gilmore 2,' coming to Netflix on Friday, July 25, brings back many familiar faces, including Julie Bowen, Ben Stiller and Christopher McDonald as Shooter McGavin, alongside an army of new co-stars from Bad Bunny to Post Malone as well as a few familiar faces in the golf world. This time around, Happy also has kids, including four hockey goon sons played by Ethan Cutkosky ('Shameless'), Conor Sherry ('Shake Shack'), Maxwell Jacob Friedman (a pro wrestler) and newcomer Philip Schneider. Here's hoping it's as quotable as the first — we've been needing some new Sandlerisms. — November, and 'Wicked: For Good,' is coming fast. What better time to catch up with 'Wicked,' which begins streaming on Prime Video on Friday, July 25? In her review for The Associated Press, Jocelyn Noveck wrote that it might convert a non-musical lover into one, but that, 'if people breaking into song delights rather than flummoxes you, if elaborate dance numbers in village squares and fantastical nightclubs and emerald-hued cities make perfect sense to you, and especially if you already love 'Wicked,' well then, you will likely love this film.' — Jenna Ortega and Paul Rudd play father and daughter in the horror-comedy 'Death of a Unicorn,' about, well, just that (and also exploitative billionaires). It was met with mixed reviews: Some enjoyed the chemistry of the characters and the fun it has with its outlandish plot, while others saw those efforts as strained and hollow. You can decide for yourself when it hits HBO Max on Friday, July 25. Richard E. Grant and Will Poulter also star. — AP Film Writer Lindsey Bahr — It is the stuff of pop music mythology. Madonna's long-rumored album 'Veronica Electronica' — originally conceived as a remix companion to 1998's blockbuster 'Ray of Light' — finally arrives Friday, July 25. It is that and more. Begin with the new-to-fans, original demo of 'Gone, Gone, Gone.' — The second and final part of an expansive documentary series on the life and career of Billy Joel hits HBO Max on Friday, July 25. And it's not too late to catch up on the first half of 'Billy Joel: And So It Goes,' either. It's an in-depth look at the beloved singer-songwriter, replete with never-before-seen performance footage and more. — Rock 'n' roll fans, listen up. On Friday, July 25, the original Alice Cooper band lineup reunites to release 'The Revenge Of Alice Cooper,' the first album in over 50 years to feature that original lineup. It gives the album a sort of revived spirit — all high-octane riffs. — AP Music Writer Maria Sherman — Judy Sheindlin, beloved for her syndicated series 'Judge Judy' that ended production in 2021 after 25 years, rules on true crime in her new series for Prime Video. In 'Justice on Trial,' actual criminal court cases are recreated by trial lawyers with Sheindlin presiding over the courtroom. Will she find the right decision was made? Find out Monday when all eight episodes drop. — Malin Akerman and Brittany Snow star in 'The Hunting Wives' for Netflix. It's based on a thriller mystery novel by May Cobb. Snow plays Sophie, a woman whose husband's job requires trading the East Coast for east Texas. She's a fish out of water until she meets Margot (Akerman,) the queen bee of a group of women known as the Hunting Wives. These wives aren't trading recipes or having tea — they like to party. Sophie finds Margot's carefree lifestyle and confidence to be intoxicating until she gets caught up in a murder investigation. All eight episodes drop Monday. — A new Hulu miniseries called 'Washington Black' is also based on a book of the same name, but this one was shortlisted for the Booker Prize in 2018. Set in the early 1800s, Wash — short for George Washington Black — is born into slavery in Barbados. Wash's talent for art and curiosity catches the attention of a scientist named Titch (played by Tom Ellis), who encourages his education and creativity. When danger strikes, Titch and Wash escape in a hot-air balloon that lands in Nova Scotia. The series follows Wash's adventures as he grows into a man played by newcomer Ernest Kingsley Jr. Sterling K. Brown is an executive producer and also has a role in the show. Stream the episodes beginning Wednesday. — An acclaimed British crime drama called 'Code of Silence' comes to BritBox on Thursday. Rose Ayling-Ellis plays a deaf cafeteria worker who begins working with the local police because of her ability to read lips. This new world is exhilarating but also dangerous. The show has already been renewed for a second season. — Last year's Black Myth: Wukong turned Chinese folklore into a blockbuster game, and another Chinese studio is hoping to repeat that success with Wuchang: Fallen Feathers. It tells the tale of a pirate who wakes up with amnesia and a bad case of 'feathering' — not only is she sprouting blue plumage, but it's driving her insane. The adventure takes place during the end of the Ming Dynasty in the 1600s, and Chengdu-based developer Leenzee Games promises a mix of historical figures and supernatural monsters. Take flight Thursday, on PlayStation 5, Xbox X/S or PC.
