Tag: Hi-Fi Rush
News Xbox Exclusive Hi-Fi RUSH Wins Award For 'Best Original IP' Of The Last 12 Months
The team seems extremely happy about it!
Hi-Fi RUSH remains probably the biggest Xbox surprise of the year so far, and the brand-new title from Tango Gameworks is still impressing the industry and players alike. During this week's Develop Conference in Brighton, UK, the game was handed the Best Original IP award - with the panel judging titles...
News Hi-Fi Rush Team Was 'Undecided' On Platforms Prior To Xbox's Acquisition Of Bethesda
"Okay, Xbox, that was easy."
Hi-Fi RUSH ended up being one of the best Xbox surprises of all time when it shadow dropped on Game Pass earlier this year, but if Microsoft had never acquired Bethesda, it seems there's a chance it might have skipped Xbox entirely. Speaking to GameSpot recently, Hi-Fi RUSH
News Xbox Adds Another Free Dynamic Background, Available Now On Series X|S
Try out this new Hi-Fi RUSH theme
If you want even more Hi-Fi RUSH in your life, then you might want to check out the new dynamic background for Xbox Series X|S. Following Tango Gameworks Ghostwire: Tokyo one, we've now got this cool looking one feature Chai and the rest of the gang. To apply it, you'll need to enter the Settings menu >...
News Hi-Fi RUSH Free Update Adds Two New Modes To The Xbox Game Pass Hit
Available now!
Announced back at the Xbox Games Showcase Extended event in June, the latest Hi-Fi RUSH update is out now, and it's a big one! Packed with two new game modes and more, Tango's 2023 Game Pass title gets even more free content. The main addition here is that pair of aforementioned game modes that are brand-new to Hi-Fi RUSH with the...
News Hi-Fi Rush Is Getting A Massive Free Update On Xbox This July
It keeps on getting better!
Today's Xbox Games Showcase Extended 2023 event revealed that the superb Xbox Game Pass title Hi-Fi RUSH is getting a massive free update on July 5th known as the Arcade Challenge Update. This will introduce two new game modes, which are described as follows: "The new BPM RUSH mode tasks players to battle waves of...
News Hi-Fi RUSH Appears To Be Getting 10 New Xbox Achievements Very Soon
DLC incoming?
It looks like we might have another idea of what will be revealed at the Xbox Games Showcase 2023 next week, as eager Hi-Fi RUSH fans have spotted 10 new achievements that have been uploaded for the game on Steam. These are all listed as "TBA - Hidden" achievements right now, so we don't know anything about them, but we're certainly...
News Hi-Fi RUSH Update 4 Arrives On Xbox, Full Patch Notes Revealed
Pillow softness officially adjusted
The latest Hi-Fi RUSH update is now live on Xbox Game Pass, and it introduces some amusing fixes for Tango's fantastic rhythm beat-em-up. Were you clamouring for improved pillow softness to better refresh Chai? Your prayers have been answered in Update 4! The rest of the update focuses on some small gameplay...
News Xbox Exec Responds To Hi-Fi RUSH Rumour, Says The Game Was A 'Break Out Hit'
"We couldn’t be happier..."
Earlier today, we highlighted a rumour that had been generating a lot of discussion on social media courtesy of the "Jeff Grubb's Game Mess" podcast, where the host said he'd heard Hi-Fi RUSH hadn't made as much money as expected (he later provided further clarification about this in a follow-up tweet). This has really...
Rumour Xbox Exclusive Hi-Fi RUSH 'Didn't Make The Money It Needed To Make'
Update: Xbox's Aaron Greenberg chimes in
Update (Fri 21st Apr, 2023 16:55 BST): Xbox's Aaron Greenberg has responded to this rumour, which you can read elsewhere on Pure Xbox: <related ids="148395"> The host of the podcast, Jeff Grubb, has also provided further clarification in a tweet: Original story (Fri 21st Apr, 2023 11:45 BST):...
News Hi-Fi RUSH Update Introduces New DLC Pack & Bug Fixes, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
The Bossplay Costume Pack is now available
Hi-Fi RUSH dev Tango Gameworks has now deployed the title's latest patch, which adds a new premium costume pack alongside a host of QOL improvements and updates to the core game. The 'Bossplay Costume pack' is now live, costing £4.99 / $4.99 and featuring six outfits inspired by the game's bosses. This is...
News Xbox Game Pass Sensation Hi-Fi RUSH Has Already Been Played By Two Million People
The first major update is out now
January's Xbox Game Pass shadow drop Hi-Fi RUSH has been one of the surprise hits of the year so far. Here on Pure Xbox, we awarded the game a 9/10 score - praising it as a "beat-bopping banger" that's well worth your time. Unsurprisingly, we aren't the only fans of Tango Gameworks' latest creation - with the...
News Hi-Fi RUSH Gets First Major Update On Xbox, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Say hello to Photo Mode!
It's fair to say most of us have been having a fantastic time with Hi-Fi RUSH ever since it landed on Xbox Game Pass back in January 2023, and it's about to get even better with the arrival of its first major update! The big focus here is the arrival of Photo Mode, which looks like a great addition to the experience:...
News Tango Gameworks Founder Thanks Fans For Support Ahead Of Departure
Asks Xbox fans to "continue support" for Tango releases
Earlier this week, it was revealed the legendary game designer Shinji Mikami would be leaving the Microsoft and Bethesda Japanese studio Tango Gameworks. Mikami's team most recently wrapped up work on the shadow drop Game Pass release, Hi-Fi RUSH. Now, following Bethesda's official...
Report Resident Evil Creator Shinji Mikami Is Leaving Xbox Studio Tango Gameworks
Update: Bethesda confirms Mikami's departure
Update (14:15 GMT): Bethesda has now publicly announced the departure of Shinji Mikami from Tango Gameworks. The long-time developer will leave the company "in the coming months", with Bethesda posting this statement on his exit: Original Story (11:00 GMT): Legendary game designer Shinji Mikami is...
News Phil Spencer's Xbox Series S Travelled With Him To ActiBlizz Court Hearing
"I love travelling with my Series S"
There may well be lots of serious business talk going down at these Activision Blizzard court proceedings, but it doesn't seem to be stopping Phil Spencer from playing games. The Xbox boss has made sure he can squeeze in some precious gaming time this week, by packing in his Xbox Series S and an xScreen...
News Working With Xbox Was 'Positive Experience', Says Team Behind Hi-Fi RUSH
"There was no interference in a good way"
Hi-Fi RUSH turned out to be an absolute banger of a shadow drop last month, with developer Tango Gameworks delivering one of the highlights of the year so far right onto Xbox Game Pass. While the title was in production well before Xbox bought owner Bethesda, the team has had positive things to say about...
News Xbox Studio Tango Gameworks Calls Hi-Fi RUSH 'The Best Thing We've Ever Made'
Hi-Fi praise
Hi-Fi RUSH has proved a bit of a departure for Xbox studio Tango Gameworks, a team which has been known for its horror-focused titles since The Evil Within burst onto the scene in 2014. Despite the dramatic shift in style, the game has been incredibly well-received so far, and the developers themselves seem pretty thrilled with how...
Roundup Xbox Game Pass Romp 'Hi-Fi RUSH' Is Getting Fantastic Reviews So Far
Giving everyone a rush
It's safe to say we were all a little taken aback by Microsoft's surprise Xbox Game Pass drop last week, right? The completely unannounced Hi-Fi RUSH launched right after January's Xbox Developer Direct event, from the team over at Tango Gameworks. And, well, the reception has been absolutely fantastic so far. We loved our
Review Hi-Fi RUSH - Tango Gameworks Drops A Beat-Bopping Banger On Xbox Game Pass
A shadow drop, no less!
Well, it's been quite an unexpectedly exciting few days on Xbox Game Pass, thanks to Tango Gameworks, which went and stealth-dropped a bonafide banger in the form of Hi-Fi RUSH during last week's Xbox Developer Direct. Yes, it seems the entire internet has had a very positive reaction to this cel-shaded rhythm action game,
News No Straight Roads Director Saddened By Hurtful Comparisons To Hi-Fi RUSH
"It’s not just about feelings but business too"
We've spoken at length about how the new Xbox first-party release from Tango Gameworks, Hi-Fi RUSH, has been getting an amazing reception so far, but unfortunately it's had its drawbacks for the director of 2020 Xbox game No Straight Roads, who's revealed he's been seeing some hurtful comparisons...
News Hi-Fi RUSH Has A Special 'Upgrade' Offer For Xbox Game Pass Members
Get your hands on the Deluxe content
The more we play of Hi-Fi RUSH, the more we're starting to think it could be the 2023 Xbox Game of the Year. Seriously, it's that good! If you're feeling the same way, you might be interested in a special "upgrade" offer on the Xbox Store. Basically, there are two versions you can buy of Hi-Fi RUSH, which are...
Feature Hi-Fi RUSH Has Us Mega Excited For More Xbox Shadow Drops In Future
Seriously, what else have they got up their sleeves?!
Xbox's first ever Developer Direct is in the bag, and we've come away very happy about how the whole event went down. Xbox brought a couple of release dates to the party, along with some
News Tango Gameworks Announces 'Hi-Fi RUSH', Available Today On Xbox Game Pass
It's a shadow drop!
Tango Gameworks has officially announced its brand-new project in the form of Hi-Fi RUSH, and the big surprise is that the game is available today on Xbox Game Pass for Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and PC! As you can see from the launch trailer above, this is an action game "where everything you do syncs to the beat", and it...