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Hot Wheels, Bowling, and Truxton!

I’m still playing a lot of Hot Wheels Infinite Rush and having an absolute blast! It’s been a ton of fun, and I highly recommend it to anyone who loved the Unleashed games or just likes the open-world toy car concept. There is a lot to see and do in this one.

PBA Pro Bowling from Farsight Studios is a franchise I’ve been playing for years, but the 2026 Edition delivers a total makeover. It introduces great enhancements to areas where the series previously struggled. While it’s much more realistic, I’ve had a tough time adapting to the new throwing system. I’ve owned it since launch and am only now getting the hang of it, so look out for more gameplay videos soon!

Huge thanks to fellow Xbox content creator Xbzinho for helping me secure a copy of Truxton Extreme. Shmup and Xbox fans are going to love this one, and I don't think I'm wrong about that! I’m still getting my feet wet, but in the meantime, I’ve got some fresh footage of Gradius Origins and Earthion for you to check out.

-marlbs

3 days ago | [YT] | 4

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Hot Wheels Infinite Rush Is Here! Don’t Miss It!!

Hot Wheels Infinite Rush is finally here, and developer Milestone is taking the franchise to a whole new level! Moving away from traditional tracks, Infinite Rush drops you into a massive open world. You get four giant, toy-scale islands in the Standard Edition, plus a fifth bonus island if you grab the Ferrari expansion package. The maps are absolutely packed with interactive playsets, toy traffic, and tons of environmental objects to smash through.

Packed with races, stunts, and tons of virtual cars to collect, this game delivers serious fun. It looks gorgeous on the latest Unreal Engine and takes up a lean 17GB on Xbox Series X|S. Plus, it features Play Anywhere support and great handheld optimization. Check out my full review and gameplay video to see it in action! If you liked the Unleashed series, you don't want to miss this one.

-marlbs

6 days ago | [YT] | 4

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iRacing Arcade IS Really Fun!


This weekend I dove into the new iRacing Arcade, which I bought using my own hard-earned Rewards Points. I was drawn to its unique spin on the cartoon racer format.

Created by Original Fire Games, this title beautifully bridges the gap between hardcore simulation and casual arcade racing using licensed cars and circuits. Its career mode even introduces team management elements, making it feel like much more than a standard racer.

The "pick up and play" handling is highly accessible yet offers a rewarding challenge. Different car classes feel distinct, and while the core management loop can get repetitive, it stays fun.

On the multiplayer front, you get 12-player online lobbies, global time trials, weekly challenges, and a 4-player local split-screen mode.

At $25, it plays great and features deep customization, despite a slightly limited track list.

I’ve had a blast with it, and you likely will too!

I have both individual videos and a playlist for iRacing Arcade if you want to check it out!

-marlbs

3 weeks ago (edited) | [YT] | 2

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Yakuza Series Explored & More!!

I’ve been playing some new games around the Marlbs Cave. First up is my initial exploration of the Yakuza series, starting with Yakuza 0, followed by Yakuza Kiwami, Kiwami 2, and Yakuza 3. While I’ve played some of the newer entries, I never went back to the early titles or their remasters. I'm finally dipping my toe into the water to get a feel for where it all began, and I can't wait to share my introduction to the series. (Yakuza will have a playlist for you to enjoy a binge in the Yakuza Franchise!)

I also was able to check out the 60-minute demo for Truxton Extreme on Xbox Series X. This preview gives a fantastic sneak peek at what this shoot 'em up looks like. From what I’ve seen, this is shaping up to be an absolute must-play for Xbox fans and shmup enthusiasts alike. Take a look—I think you’ll be surprised by how great it looks.

I’ve also been spending time with Mouse P.I. For Hire while working on an upcoming review. I must say, the 1930s rubber-hose cartoon look is way more than just a gimmick. There is a ton of fun and mechanical substance packed into this boomer shooter. Keep an eye out for my full review coming soon!

I would also like to recommend Denshattack! and Doom Dark Ages Revelations DLC. Both are two not to be missed on XBOX!

-marlbs

1 month ago (edited) | [YT] | 5

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1047 Games just dropped a Game Preview for EMPULSE, and I am completely hooked! As you can tell by all the clips hitting the channel, I can't put this down. It’s a dedicated "movement shooter" built on the mechanics of Splitgate, delivering a high-speed FPS experience that finally scratches that Titanfall 2 itch.

It isn’t Titanfall 3, but it blends elements from classic shooters into something incredibly fun. Keep in mind, it's still an early preview with a high skill ceiling.

Some elements and menus definitely feel directly lifted from Splitgate right now, but I’d much rather the devs focus on gameplay tweaks than UI design anyway!

For $15, it needs more content, but the core is pretty fantastic. If you love high-mobility shooters, this one is absolutely worth a look!

Look for continued EMPULSE gameplay as I continue to explore this title as it starts its march towards release!

-marlbs

2 months ago | [YT] | 3

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I have really been enjoying MotoGP 26 in case those of you following along might have noticed. I have finished the review of the game on the ‪@marlbsmann‬ channel if you want to take a look and give it a thumbs up.

I am pretty much finished with MotoGP 26 footage for now and I will be moving back to other titles like Forza Horizon 6 which I still have not even really started to explore yet.

In addition, there a few other games in the pipeline like the updated release of Formula Legends Legacy Edition and Truxton Extreme which arrives at the end of July. Nickelodeon Extreme Tennis: Next! -- given how good the Looney Tunes sports was, I am interested to see if the Tennis is any good.

Thank you for watching and your continued support!

-marlbs

3 months ago | [YT] | 3

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New This Week!!

We have more new games upcoming this week including more Forza Horizon 6 and more LEGO Batman Dark Knight plus High on Life 2 and Madden 26 plus some additional OG XBOX titles.

Thank you for your continued support!

-marlbs

3 months ago | [YT] | 4

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Invincible VS on XBOX Series X

I’ve been putting a lot of time into Invincible VS, and it has been a lot of fun. Having played Killer Instinct since it launched on Xbox One, the influence on this game is clear.

The first four videos in the Invincible VS series contains the entire story playthrough on Easy mode. I have also created a playlist just for Invincible VS videos.

If you enjoy tag-team battlers, this is a title you should check out. Expect more from this one in the future!

-marlbs

4 months ago | [YT] | 4

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New Footage Up & OG XBOX Footage!!

Both MotoGP 26 and Invincible VS have some what I would call "initial exploration" footage up. Still too early to say much yet other than both games have some very impressive graphics in parts of both games.

The views on the SNK Playmore OG XBOX Footage has been better than expected, which has me thinking about some other OG XBOX games that are classics. I do think it would be fun to revisit some of those games as well.

Look for more footage of MotoGP 26 and Invincible VS in the coming days ahead as I work towards completing a full review of MotoGP 26.

Thank you for your continued support!

-marlbs

4 months ago | [YT] | 3

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SNK Playmore On OG XBOX -

With all of the talk about the NEOGEO AES+, I thought it would be fun to revisit all of the NEOGEO titles that SNK brought to the OG XBOX.

The original XBOX was one of the platforms that recevied a wave of NEOGEO ports including: King Of Fighters 2002/2003/Neowave/Maniax/94 Rebout, Metal Slug 3/4/5, Samurai Showdow V, and SNK vs Capsom SVC Chaos.

Over the next several days, I will be dropping captures from each of these games. The captures are 16x9 Widescreen, but the games are limited to 4x3 with a max resolution of 480p at 60fps. These are captured from Original XBOX hardware using the KAICO HDMI Adapter for XBOX into the Elgato 4K X.

-marlbs

4 months ago (edited) | [YT] | 4