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@xboxtavern.bsky.social
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Xbox Tavern
Xbox Taverns official YouTube channel is the only place for you to get game reviews, Xbox news, tips and tricks for Xbox fans around the world.
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REVIEW: Cairn (PC) by @badgercommander.bsky.social
"an astounding game with a keen sense of what makes climbing frightening and exciting"
@thegamebakers.com
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"an astounding game with a keen sense of what makes climbing frightening and exciting"
@thegamebakers.com
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Cairn Review - Xbox Tavern
Welcome to Spec Ops: The Line, now with 100% more climbing and 15% less rappelling.
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January 30, 2026 at 4:30 PM
REVIEW: Cairn (PC) by @badgercommander.bsky.social
"an astounding game with a keen sense of what makes climbing frightening and exciting"
@thegamebakers.com
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"an astounding game with a keen sense of what makes climbing frightening and exciting"
@thegamebakers.com
www.xboxtavern.com/cairn-pc-rev...
REVIEW: @asusrog.bsky.social Raikiri II for Xbox by Jamie Collyer
"won me over with its great feel in the hands, excellent inputs and fantastic versatility in how and where it can be used"
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"won me over with its great feel in the hands, excellent inputs and fantastic versatility in how and where it can be used"
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ROG Raikiri II Xbox Wireless Controller Review - Xbox Tavern
Hot off the heels of the handheld partnership, ASUS bring us a fantastic console controller too
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January 29, 2026 at 7:38 PM
REVIEW: @asusrog.bsky.social Raikiri II for Xbox by Jamie Collyer
"won me over with its great feel in the hands, excellent inputs and fantastic versatility in how and where it can be used"
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"won me over with its great feel in the hands, excellent inputs and fantastic versatility in how and where it can be used"
www.xboxtavern.com/rog-raikiri-...
REVIEW: Rightfully, Beary Arms by Jamie Collyer
"In short bursts there is fun to be had with Rightfully, Beary Arms...but we simply didn’t find it all that engaging enough"
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@daylitebasement.bsky.social
"In short bursts there is fun to be had with Rightfully, Beary Arms...but we simply didn’t find it all that engaging enough"
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@daylitebasement.bsky.social
Rightfully, Beary Arms Review - Xbox Tavern
Bullet hell action that is a bit too one note to capture us for long
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January 27, 2026 at 4:56 PM
REVIEW: Rightfully, Beary Arms by Jamie Collyer
"In short bursts there is fun to be had with Rightfully, Beary Arms...but we simply didn’t find it all that engaging enough"
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@daylitebasement.bsky.social
"In short bursts there is fun to be had with Rightfully, Beary Arms...but we simply didn’t find it all that engaging enough"
www.xboxtavern.com/rightfully-b...
@daylitebasement.bsky.social
We'll be live shortly with ep.194th of the pod, chatting Fable and more from the Developer_Direct!
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Developer Direct Breakdown! | Gaming Tavern Podcast Episode 194th
YouTube video by Gaming Tavern
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January 25, 2026 at 8:11 PM
We'll be live shortly with ep.194th of the pod, chatting Fable and more from the Developer_Direct!
youtube.com/live/15Xg-x9...
youtube.com/live/15Xg-x9...
Our first podcast for 2026 is now live on audio formats for you - hear our new run of show, MPV Graham and Scottish Gruff Ross tackle 20 Questions, and more!
open.spotify.com/episode/6wcH...
open.spotify.com/episode/6wcH...
Spotify – Web Player
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January 20, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Our first podcast for 2026 is now live on audio formats for you - hear our new run of show, MPV Graham and Scottish Gruff Ross tackle 20 Questions, and more!
open.spotify.com/episode/6wcH...
open.spotify.com/episode/6wcH...
REVIEW: MIO: Memories in Orbit by @kooshmoose.bsky.social
"MIO does a fantastic job of taking all these systems and making them their own while wrapping them up in a huge world to explore"
@focus-entmt.com
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"MIO does a fantastic job of taking all these systems and making them their own while wrapping them up in a huge world to explore"
@focus-entmt.com
www.xboxtavern.com/mio-memories...
MIO: Memories in Orbit Review - Xbox Tavern
Get ready to make some memories with this stunning hand drawn Metroidvania.
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January 20, 2026 at 4:26 PM
REVIEW: MIO: Memories in Orbit by @kooshmoose.bsky.social
"MIO does a fantastic job of taking all these systems and making them their own while wrapping them up in a huge world to explore"
@focus-entmt.com
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"MIO does a fantastic job of taking all these systems and making them their own while wrapping them up in a huge world to explore"
@focus-entmt.com
www.xboxtavern.com/mio-memories...
Review: Vambrace: Dungeon Monarch by @badgercommander.bsky.social
"Frustrating, absorbing, annoying, engrossing, very fiddly, but also not as complex as it seems"
@headup.bsky.social
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"Frustrating, absorbing, annoying, engrossing, very fiddly, but also not as complex as it seems"
@headup.bsky.social
www.xboxtavern.com/vambrace-dun...
Vambrace: Dungeon Monarch Review
AJ joins the No (Dungeon) Kings march. Is disappointed by the small turnout.
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January 19, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Review: Vambrace: Dungeon Monarch by @badgercommander.bsky.social
"Frustrating, absorbing, annoying, engrossing, very fiddly, but also not as complex as it seems"
@headup.bsky.social
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"Frustrating, absorbing, annoying, engrossing, very fiddly, but also not as complex as it seems"
@headup.bsky.social
www.xboxtavern.com/vambrace-dun...
REVIEW: Kentum by @badgercommander.bsky.social
"an excellent combination of Metroidvania exploration and combat, and light base construction. The two genres enhance rather than distract from each other"
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"an excellent combination of Metroidvania exploration and combat, and light base construction. The two genres enhance rather than distract from each other"
www.xboxtavern.com/kentum-revie...
Kentum Review
A shadow of his former self, Kent is a Sci-Fi Tintin.
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January 18, 2026 at 8:47 AM
REVIEW: Kentum by @badgercommander.bsky.social
"an excellent combination of Metroidvania exploration and combat, and light base construction. The two genres enhance rather than distract from each other"
www.xboxtavern.com/kentum-revie...
"an excellent combination of Metroidvania exploration and combat, and light base construction. The two genres enhance rather than distract from each other"
www.xboxtavern.com/kentum-revie...
REVIEW: God Bless, or Goddess by Jamie Collyer
"...decent special effects, some interesting characters and some added gameplay elements....[however] the plot and characters can become a tangled mess"
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"...decent special effects, some interesting characters and some added gameplay elements....[however] the plot and characters can become a tangled mess"
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God bless, or Goddess Review - Xbox Tavern
Powerful ladies fight over your affection, but is all as it seems?
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January 18, 2026 at 8:42 AM
REVIEW: God Bless, or Goddess by Jamie Collyer
"...decent special effects, some interesting characters and some added gameplay elements....[however] the plot and characters can become a tangled mess"
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"...decent special effects, some interesting characters and some added gameplay elements....[however] the plot and characters can become a tangled mess"
www.xboxtavern.com/god-bless-or...
Wreckfest 2 from @bugbeargames is shaping up nicely in early access, but I can't say the same for my driving skills. Challenge update out now - see how *not* to do it!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOFM...
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Wreckfest 2 Challenges Update
YouTube video by Gaming Tavern
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January 16, 2026 at 9:35 PM
Wreckfest 2 from @bugbeargames is shaping up nicely in early access, but I can't say the same for my driving skills. Challenge update out now - see how *not* to do it!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOFM...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOFM...
REVIEW: Street Racer Collection by Jamie Collyer
"it’s been good to play these classic racers again. Nostalgia is doing some heavy lifting though"
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"it’s been good to play these classic racers again. Nostalgia is doing some heavy lifting though"
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Street Racer Collection Review - Xbox Tavern
Classic racing comes back to show the kids how we used to roll
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January 13, 2026 at 4:59 PM
REVIEW: Street Racer Collection by Jamie Collyer
"it’s been good to play these classic racers again. Nostalgia is doing some heavy lifting though"
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"it’s been good to play these classic racers again. Nostalgia is doing some heavy lifting though"
www.xboxtavern.com/street-racer...
PREVIEW: Fatherhood Demo Impressions from Jamie Collyer
"went into this demo interested to see what it had to offer, and have left it keen to see how the final product shapes up"
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"went into this demo interested to see what it had to offer, and have left it keen to see how the final product shapes up"
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Fatherhood PC Demo Impressions - Xbox Tavern
Coming to Kickstarter soon, this war story shows early promise
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January 13, 2026 at 4:56 PM
PREVIEW: Fatherhood Demo Impressions from Jamie Collyer
"went into this demo interested to see what it had to offer, and have left it keen to see how the final product shapes up"
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"went into this demo interested to see what it had to offer, and have left it keen to see how the final product shapes up"
www.xboxtavern.com/fatherhood-p...
WE'RE BAAAAAAAAACK!!! | Gaming Tavern Podcast Episode 193rd
YouTube video by Gaming Tavern
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January 11, 2026 at 8:04 PM
To compliment his video, @badgercommander.bsky.social details an extended best of 2025 list!
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AJ’S TOP TEN GAMES OF 2025 - Xbox Tavern
AJ’S TOP TEN GAMES OF 2025
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January 11, 2026 at 2:10 PM
To compliment his video, @badgercommander.bsky.social details an extended best of 2025 list!
www.xboxtavern.com/ajs-top-ten-...
www.xboxtavern.com/ajs-top-ten-...
Our initial impressions on the ROG Raikiri II controller from
@asusrog.bsky.social
- full review coming soon on xboxtavern.com
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rc67...
@asusrog.bsky.social
- full review coming soon on xboxtavern.com
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rc67...
ROG Raikiri II Xbox Wireless Controller Opening/First Impressions
YouTube video by Gaming Tavern
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January 10, 2026 at 7:25 PM
Our initial impressions on the ROG Raikiri II controller from
@asusrog.bsky.social
- full review coming soon on xboxtavern.com
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rc67...
@asusrog.bsky.social
- full review coming soon on xboxtavern.com
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rc67...
REVIEW: Captured by @badgercommander.bsky.social
"Captured is an excellent little game that takes its inspiration the best thing Hideo Kojima has ever made"
@perpgames.bsky.social
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"Captured is an excellent little game that takes its inspiration the best thing Hideo Kojima has ever made"
@perpgames.bsky.social
www.xboxtavern.com/captured-rev...
Captured Review - Xbox Tavern
Loop-alike should be a genre term, why don’t we use that for these games?
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January 7, 2026 at 5:29 PM
REVIEW: Captured by @badgercommander.bsky.social
"Captured is an excellent little game that takes its inspiration the best thing Hideo Kojima has ever made"
@perpgames.bsky.social
www.xboxtavern.com/captured-rev...
"Captured is an excellent little game that takes its inspiration the best thing Hideo Kojima has ever made"
@perpgames.bsky.social
www.xboxtavern.com/captured-rev...
January 4, 2026 at 9:44 PM
REVIEW: Dave the Diver by @rawkerdude
"Plays well anywhere and fun for all ages"
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"Plays well anywhere and fun for all ages"
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Dave the Diver Review - Xbox Tavern
Corey dives and dines into Dave the Diver. Will it become a gem, unforgettable, or cause nightmares like the fish of the deep ark sea? Grab your oxygen tank and let's see!
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January 2, 2026 at 5:59 PM
REVIEW: Dave the Diver by @rawkerdude
"Plays well anywhere and fun for all ages"
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"Plays well anywhere and fun for all ages"
www.xboxtavern.com/dave-the-div...
Our final GOTY video is now live, and it's
Jamie's turn to wax lyrical about his favourite games of 2025!
youtube.com/watch?v=-5z-...
#gameoftheyear #goty2025
Jamie's turn to wax lyrical about his favourite games of 2025!
youtube.com/watch?v=-5z-...
#gameoftheyear #goty2025
Game of the Year 2025 - Jamie Collyer
YouTube video by Gaming Tavern
youtube.com
December 29, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Our final GOTY video is now live, and it's
Jamie's turn to wax lyrical about his favourite games of 2025!
youtube.com/watch?v=-5z-...
#gameoftheyear #goty2025
Jamie's turn to wax lyrical about his favourite games of 2025!
youtube.com/watch?v=-5z-...
#gameoftheyear #goty2025
GOTY 2025 begins on Xbox Tavern and Gaming Tavern, kicking off with @badgercommander.bsky.social's choices!
www.xboxtavern.com/game-of-the-...
www.xboxtavern.com/game-of-the-...
Game of the Year 2025 - AJ Small - Xbox Tavern
Game Awards time, and AJ details his top picks for 2025!
www.xboxtavern.com
December 26, 2025 at 12:08 PM
GOTY 2025 begins on Xbox Tavern and Gaming Tavern, kicking off with @badgercommander.bsky.social's choices!
www.xboxtavern.com/game-of-the-...
www.xboxtavern.com/game-of-the-...
REVIEW: Kamikaze Lassplanes by Jamie Collyer
"a game of two distinct halves: a romance-heavy narrative adventure, and a good scrolling shooter"
@crunchingkoalas.bsky.social
www.xboxtavern.com/kamikaze-las...
"a game of two distinct halves: a romance-heavy narrative adventure, and a good scrolling shooter"
@crunchingkoalas.bsky.social
www.xboxtavern.com/kamikaze-las...
Kamikaze Lassplanes Review - Xbox Tavern
Visual novel-meet-scrolling shooter that vies for the heart in love and war
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December 20, 2025 at 4:41 PM
REVIEW: Kamikaze Lassplanes by Jamie Collyer
"a game of two distinct halves: a romance-heavy narrative adventure, and a good scrolling shooter"
@crunchingkoalas.bsky.social
www.xboxtavern.com/kamikaze-las...
"a game of two distinct halves: a romance-heavy narrative adventure, and a good scrolling shooter"
@crunchingkoalas.bsky.social
www.xboxtavern.com/kamikaze-las...
Review: Puzzle Parasite (PC) by Jamie Collyer
"good balance of difficulty and a decent selection of levels"
@wrenfall.bsky.social
www.xboxtavern.com/puzzle-paras...
"good balance of difficulty and a decent selection of levels"
@wrenfall.bsky.social
www.xboxtavern.com/puzzle-paras...
Puzzle Parasite Review (PC) - Xbox Tavern
Solo or alone, this puzzler serves us some tricky scenarios
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December 4, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Review: Puzzle Parasite (PC) by Jamie Collyer
"good balance of difficulty and a decent selection of levels"
@wrenfall.bsky.social
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"good balance of difficulty and a decent selection of levels"
@wrenfall.bsky.social
www.xboxtavern.com/puzzle-paras...
We missed this one last week, but look at this fine controller! Just like the good old days!
Our man Graham reviewed the base edition of this a while back which you can read here!
@nacon.bsky.social
www.xboxtavern.com/nacon-revolu...
Our man Graham reviewed the base edition of this a while back which you can read here!
@nacon.bsky.social
www.xboxtavern.com/nacon-revolu...
December 2, 2025 at 7:39 PM
We missed this one last week, but look at this fine controller! Just like the good old days!
Our man Graham reviewed the base edition of this a while back which you can read here!
@nacon.bsky.social
www.xboxtavern.com/nacon-revolu...
Our man Graham reviewed the base edition of this a while back which you can read here!
@nacon.bsky.social
www.xboxtavern.com/nacon-revolu...
Review: Routine by Jamie Collyer
" fantastic diegetic presentation, compelling narrative and setting, and genuine creeps"
www.xboxtavern.com/routine-review
" fantastic diegetic presentation, compelling narrative and setting, and genuine creeps"
www.xboxtavern.com/routine-review
Routine Review - Xbox Tavern
A creepy lunar mission that is any but its namesake
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December 2, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Review: Routine by Jamie Collyer
" fantastic diegetic presentation, compelling narrative and setting, and genuine creeps"
www.xboxtavern.com/routine-review
" fantastic diegetic presentation, compelling narrative and setting, and genuine creeps"
www.xboxtavern.com/routine-review
Review: Marvel Cosmic Invasion by Jamie Collyer
"excellent combat complimented by the dual character switching and combos, some brilliant A/V work, and plenty of reason to play it through multiple times"
@dotemu.bsky.social @tributegames.com
www.xboxtavern.com/marvel-cosmi...
"excellent combat complimented by the dual character switching and combos, some brilliant A/V work, and plenty of reason to play it through multiple times"
@dotemu.bsky.social @tributegames.com
www.xboxtavern.com/marvel-cosmi...
MARVEL Cosmic Invasion Review - Xbox Tavern
Intergalactically good scrolling fighter
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December 1, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Review: Marvel Cosmic Invasion by Jamie Collyer
"excellent combat complimented by the dual character switching and combos, some brilliant A/V work, and plenty of reason to play it through multiple times"
@dotemu.bsky.social @tributegames.com
www.xboxtavern.com/marvel-cosmi...
"excellent combat complimented by the dual character switching and combos, some brilliant A/V work, and plenty of reason to play it through multiple times"
@dotemu.bsky.social @tributegames.com
www.xboxtavern.com/marvel-cosmi...