Xbox Tavern
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@xboxtavern.bsky.social
· Oct 17
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: 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
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"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
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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
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PREVIEW: Nova Antarctica by Jamie Collyer
"like the style of the game, and there are moments where I was enjoying the loop of scavenging and survival...but...something else popped up to knock me back down and I just didn’t feel energised"
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"like the style of the game, and there are moments where I was enjoying the loop of scavenging and survival...but...something else popped up to knock me back down and I just didn’t feel energised"
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Nova Antarctica Preview (PC) - Xbox Tavern
Chilly survival exploration that left us cold
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November 27, 2025 at 4:14 PM
PREVIEW: Nova Antarctica by Jamie Collyer
"like the style of the game, and there are moments where I was enjoying the loop of scavenging and survival...but...something else popped up to knock me back down and I just didn’t feel energised"
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"like the style of the game, and there are moments where I was enjoying the loop of scavenging and survival...but...something else popped up to knock me back down and I just didn’t feel energised"
www.xboxtavern.com/nova-antarct...
REVIEW: The Last Case of John Morley (PC) by Jamie Collyer
"great sense of atmosphere, good story and well paced reveals"
@jandusoft.bsky.social
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"great sense of atmosphere, good story and well paced reveals"
@jandusoft.bsky.social
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The Last Case of John Morley Review (PC) - Xbox Tavern
Noir murder mystery that keeps us hooked for its short runtime
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November 27, 2025 at 4:07 PM
REVIEW: The Last Case of John Morley (PC) by Jamie Collyer
"great sense of atmosphere, good story and well paced reveals"
@jandusoft.bsky.social
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"great sense of atmosphere, good story and well paced reveals"
@jandusoft.bsky.social
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Reposted by Xbox Tavern
⬆️ More time playing
⬇️ Less time fine-tuning
We're rolling out updates for improved and smoother gameplay on the ROG Xbox Ally: xbx.lv/4imdwLg
⬇️ Less time fine-tuning
We're rolling out updates for improved and smoother gameplay on the ROG Xbox Ally: xbx.lv/4imdwLg
New ROG Xbox Ally Updates: Default Game Profiles Available in Preview - Xbox Wire
New ROG Xbox Ally Updates: Default Game Profiles are now available in preview, Full Screen Experience expands, and much more.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:04 PM
⬆️ More time playing
⬇️ Less time fine-tuning
We're rolling out updates for improved and smoother gameplay on the ROG Xbox Ally: xbx.lv/4imdwLg
⬇️ Less time fine-tuning
We're rolling out updates for improved and smoother gameplay on the ROG Xbox Ally: xbx.lv/4imdwLg
REVIEW: Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 by Jamie Collyer
"Strong multiplayer props up an otherwise poor showing from Call of Duty"
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"Strong multiplayer props up an otherwise poor showing from Call of Duty"
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Review - Xbox Tavern
Black Ops is back, and more confused than ever
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November 25, 2025 at 4:11 PM
REVIEW: Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 by Jamie Collyer
"Strong multiplayer props up an otherwise poor showing from Call of Duty"
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"Strong multiplayer props up an otherwise poor showing from Call of Duty"
www.xboxtavern.com/call-of-duty...
REVIEW: Secrets of Blackrock Manor - Escape Room by @kooshmoose.bsky.social
"I was happy to settle down with Secrets of Blackrock Manor - Escape Room, a pen, and a notebook for a few nights"
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"I was happy to settle down with Secrets of Blackrock Manor - Escape Room, a pen, and a notebook for a few nights"
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Secrets of Blackrock Manor - Escape Room Review - Xbox Tavern
If Secrets of Blackrock Manor - Escape Room had a physical release, it would have to come with pen and paper - but that’s a good thing.
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November 24, 2025 at 7:48 PM
REVIEW: Secrets of Blackrock Manor - Escape Room by @kooshmoose.bsky.social
"I was happy to settle down with Secrets of Blackrock Manor - Escape Room, a pen, and a notebook for a few nights"
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"I was happy to settle down with Secrets of Blackrock Manor - Escape Room, a pen, and a notebook for a few nights"
www.xboxtavern.com/secrets-of-b...
November 23, 2025 at 10:43 PM
We're back for some CoD Black Ops 7 Endgame!
Come see the lads undoubtedly save the world as only they can...
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Come see the lads undoubtedly save the world as only they can...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAFo...
Gaming Tavern Game Night Episode 23 | Black Ops 7
YouTube video by Gaming Tavern
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November 23, 2025 at 8:15 PM
We're back for some CoD Black Ops 7 Endgame!
Come see the lads undoubtedly save the world as only they can...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAFo...
Come see the lads undoubtedly save the world as only they can...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAFo...
No game stream this evening - the tech goblins have got us! Be back in the week with some CODBLOPS7 co-op campaign!
November 16, 2025 at 8:36 PM
No game stream this evening - the tech goblins have got us! Be back in the week with some CODBLOPS7 co-op campaign!
REVIEW: 9 Years of Shadow by @kooshmoose.bsky.social
"the difficulty spikes, lack of signposting, and frequent dropping of button presses wore me out"
@jandusoft.bsky.social
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"the difficulty spikes, lack of signposting, and frequent dropping of button presses wore me out"
@jandusoft.bsky.social
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9 Years of Shadows Review - Xbox Tavern
Will this Metroidvania result in a beautiful harmony, or unravel into dissonance?
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November 15, 2025 at 11:41 AM
REVIEW: 9 Years of Shadow by @kooshmoose.bsky.social
"the difficulty spikes, lack of signposting, and frequent dropping of button presses wore me out"
@jandusoft.bsky.social
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"the difficulty spikes, lack of signposting, and frequent dropping of button presses wore me out"
@jandusoft.bsky.social
www.xboxtavern.com/9-years-of-s...
REVIEW: Tormented Souls 2 by Jamie Collyer
"a good love letter to the survival horror genre"
@pqubegames.bsky.social
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"a good love letter to the survival horror genre"
@pqubegames.bsky.social
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Tormented Souls 2 Review - Xbox Tavern
Traditional survival horror that hews close to the classics, even if it can't quite reach the same heights
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November 15, 2025 at 11:12 AM
REVIEW: Tormented Souls 2 by Jamie Collyer
"a good love letter to the survival horror genre"
@pqubegames.bsky.social
www.xboxtavern.com/tormented-so...
"a good love letter to the survival horror genre"
@pqubegames.bsky.social
www.xboxtavern.com/tormented-so...
REVIEW: Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O by AJ Small
"feels like the complete package"
@sega-west.bsky.social
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"feels like the complete package"
@sega-west.bsky.social
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Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. Review - Xbox Tavern
Better run home to Momma now, because VF is faster than lightning
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November 12, 2025 at 5:35 PM
REVIEW: Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O by AJ Small
"feels like the complete package"
@sega-west.bsky.social
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"feels like the complete package"
@sega-west.bsky.social
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REVIEW: @hyperkin.bsky.social 's The Competitor by Jamie Collyer
"build quality is very good, the button and sticks feel great to use"
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"build quality is very good, the button and sticks feel great to use"
www.xboxtavern.com/hyperkin-the...
Hyperkin The Competitor Review - Xbox Tavern
Xbox may be going to Playstation, but Hyperkin are bringing Playstation to Xbox!
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November 10, 2025 at 4:41 PM
REVIEW: @hyperkin.bsky.social 's The Competitor by Jamie Collyer
"build quality is very good, the button and sticks feel great to use"
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"build quality is very good, the button and sticks feel great to use"
www.xboxtavern.com/hyperkin-the...
Gaming Tavern Game Night Episode 22 | Helldivers 2
YouTube video by Gaming Tavern
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November 9, 2025 at 8:01 PM
A small, overdue update
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Xbox Tavern Updates and Changes - Xbox Tavern
We're branching out to cover more awesome games as best we can!
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November 7, 2025 at 2:12 PM
A small, overdue update
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REVIEW: Orbyss by Jamie Collyer
"decently balanced puzzles and continuous new ideas to keep things fresh"
@mistystudios.bsky.social
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"decently balanced puzzles and continuous new ideas to keep things fresh"
@mistystudios.bsky.social
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Orbyss Review (PC) - Xbox Tavern
Ball-rolling puzzling that is short and sweet
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November 7, 2025 at 7:27 AM
REVIEW: Orbyss by Jamie Collyer
"decently balanced puzzles and continuous new ideas to keep things fresh"
@mistystudios.bsky.social
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"decently balanced puzzles and continuous new ideas to keep things fresh"
@mistystudios.bsky.social
www.xboxtavern.com/orbyss-revie...
REVIEW: 1000xResist by Jamie Collyer
"gripping and full of interesting twists and turns"
@sunsetvisitor.studio
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"gripping and full of interesting twists and turns"
@sunsetvisitor.studio
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1000xResist Review - Xbox Tavern
A strong, albeit slightly complex and lengthy, narrative pulls us through this rather wonderful adventure
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November 7, 2025 at 7:22 AM
REVIEW: 1000xResist by Jamie Collyer
"gripping and full of interesting twists and turns"
@sunsetvisitor.studio
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"gripping and full of interesting twists and turns"
@sunsetvisitor.studio
www.xboxtavern.com/1000xresist-...
REVIEW: Plants vs. Zombies Replanted
"can safely say this is my favorite way to play the franchise"
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"can safely say this is my favorite way to play the franchise"
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Plants vs. Zombies Replanted Review - Xbox Tavern
Has this replanted version of our beloved Plants vs. Zombies bloomed into something fun or has it been declared doom? Check out Corey's hand grown review!
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October 28, 2025 at 9:23 PM
REVIEW: Plants vs. Zombies Replanted
"can safely say this is my favorite way to play the franchise"
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"can safely say this is my favorite way to play the franchise"
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REVIEW: EAFC 26 by Graham Cameron
"keeping with the ‘if it’s not broke, don’t fix it’ mantra and appeasing their biggest money maker by putting a large amount of focus on the Ultimate Team"
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"keeping with the ‘if it’s not broke, don’t fix it’ mantra and appeasing their biggest money maker by putting a large amount of focus on the Ultimate Team"
www.xboxtavern.com/eafc-26-revi...
EAFC 26 Review – Xbox Tavern
EAFC 26 is still the leading football simulation game in the world, and it's not even close.
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October 23, 2025 at 7:24 PM
REVIEW: EAFC 26 by Graham Cameron
"keeping with the ‘if it’s not broke, don’t fix it’ mantra and appeasing their biggest money maker by putting a large amount of focus on the Ultimate Team"
www.xboxtavern.com/eafc-26-revi...
"keeping with the ‘if it’s not broke, don’t fix it’ mantra and appeasing their biggest money maker by putting a large amount of focus on the Ultimate Team"
www.xboxtavern.com/eafc-26-revi...
REVIEW: Hello Stranger (PC) by Jamie Collyer
"some of Paul Raschid's best work yet thanks to a snappy playtime, great performances and plenty of replayability"
www.xboxtavern.com/hello-strang...
"some of Paul Raschid's best work yet thanks to a snappy playtime, great performances and plenty of replayability"
www.xboxtavern.com/hello-strang...
Hello Stranger Review (PC) - Xbox Tavern
More Paul Raschid FMV goodness that is well worth a play or two
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October 23, 2025 at 7:22 PM
REVIEW: Hello Stranger (PC) by Jamie Collyer
"some of Paul Raschid's best work yet thanks to a snappy playtime, great performances and plenty of replayability"
www.xboxtavern.com/hello-strang...
"some of Paul Raschid's best work yet thanks to a snappy playtime, great performances and plenty of replayability"
www.xboxtavern.com/hello-strang...
REVIEW: Bye Sweet Carole by Corey Lyle
"an absolute gorgeous game taken down a point or two by gameplay"
www.xboxtavern.com/bye-sweet-ca...
"an absolute gorgeous game taken down a point or two by gameplay"
www.xboxtavern.com/bye-sweet-ca...
Bye Sweet Carole Review - Xbox Tavern
Bye Sweet Carole is an eerie fairytale, mixing Disney with nightmare fuel. Corey reviews this one to tell us if it's a beauty or a beast.
www.xboxtavern.com
October 22, 2025 at 7:40 PM
REVIEW: Bye Sweet Carole by Corey Lyle
"an absolute gorgeous game taken down a point or two by gameplay"
www.xboxtavern.com/bye-sweet-ca...
"an absolute gorgeous game taken down a point or two by gameplay"
www.xboxtavern.com/bye-sweet-ca...
Game Night 21 - Helldivers 2!!
Spreading Democracy one step at a time!
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Spreading Democracy one step at a time!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SYf...
Gaming Tavern Game Night Episode 21 | Helldivers 2
YouTube video by Gaming Tavern
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October 21, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Game Night 21 - Helldivers 2!!
Spreading Democracy one step at a time!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SYf...
Spreading Democracy one step at a time!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SYf...
REVIEW IN PROGRESS:
"character work in both writing and performances are excellent, the art and animation is stunning, and the dispatching game surprisingly more-ish"
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"character work in both writing and performances are excellent, the art and animation is stunning, and the dispatching game surprisingly more-ish"
www.xboxtavern.com/dispatch-rev...
Dispatch Review In Progress: ep.1 & 2 (PC) - Xbox Tavern
Simply one of the best narrative-adventures we've ever played
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October 21, 2025 at 4:34 PM
REVIEW IN PROGRESS:
"character work in both writing and performances are excellent, the art and animation is stunning, and the dispatching game surprisingly more-ish"
www.xboxtavern.com/dispatch-rev...
"character work in both writing and performances are excellent, the art and animation is stunning, and the dispatching game surprisingly more-ish"
www.xboxtavern.com/dispatch-rev...
So...democracy will have to wait. Life has happened, so we'll be with you Monday evening instead - apologies!
Gaming Tavern's Game Night 21: Helldivers 2!
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We'll be live at 830pm ISH to spread more democracy!
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We'll be live at 830pm ISH to spread more democracy!
Gaming Tavern Game Night Episode 21 | Helldivers 2
YouTube video by Gaming Tavern
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October 19, 2025 at 6:28 PM
So...democracy will have to wait. Life has happened, so we'll be with you Monday evening instead - apologies!
Gaming Tavern's Game Night 21: Helldivers 2!
www.youtube.com/live/WuF6Wxg...
We'll be live at 830pm ISH to spread more democracy!
www.youtube.com/live/WuF6Wxg...
We'll be live at 830pm ISH to spread more democracy!
Gaming Tavern Game Night Episode 21 | Helldivers 2
YouTube video by Gaming Tavern
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October 19, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Gaming Tavern's Game Night 21: Helldivers 2!
www.youtube.com/live/WuF6Wxg...
We'll be live at 830pm ISH to spread more democracy!
www.youtube.com/live/WuF6Wxg...
We'll be live at 830pm ISH to spread more democracy!