Tango Gameworks News Articles
Thursday6th Jul 2023
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 >...
Tuesday9th May 2023
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...
Friday5th May 2023
News Ghostwire: Tokyo Hits Major Player Milestone Following Xbox Game Pass Launch
LOTS of players "have taken a thrilling tour of Tokyo"
After a yearlong wait for the game's PS5 exclusivity period to end, Bethesda and Tango Gameworks brought Ghostwire: Tokyo to Xbox Game Pass last month, and the teams have already hit a major new milestone in the time since. Within a month of the game's Xbox launch, Tango's spooky adventure has...
Friday21st Apr 2023
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):...
Tuesday11th Apr 2023
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...
Monday20th Mar 2023
PSA Ghostwire Tokyo Is Getting All-New DLC When It Launches On Xbox Game Pass
All available as a free update!
We got the big news last week that Tango Gameworks' Ghostwire: Tokyo is finally heading to Xbox on April 12th, after the game's one-year PS5 exclusivity window is up. However, the team also revealed that a bunch of brand-new content is coming to the game on the same date, coinciding with the title's Xbox Game Pass...
Thursday2nd Mar 2023
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...
Sunday26th Feb 2023
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...
Thursday23rd Feb 2023
News Xbox Boss Phil Spencer Comments On High-Profile Bethesda Departure
"Looking forward to our continued friendship"
Bethesda has officially confirmed that Resident Evil creator Shinji Mikami is leaving Xbox studio Tango Gameworks, and the Xbox boss has swiftly commented on the team's high-profile departure. Phil Spencer has taken to Twitter to thank Mikami for his "leadership" and "guidance" since Xbox acquired the...
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...
Friday17th Feb 2023
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...
Monday30th Jan 2023
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
Sunday29th Jan 2023
News Hi-Fi RUSH Has Xbox Boss Thinking About Jet Set Radio Future (Again)
"I thought it would be fantastic to have that game back"
Earlier this week, Xbox and Tango Gameworks shadow dropped Hi-Fi RUSH on Xbox Game Pass. As you've probably already noticed, it's got quite a unique-looking style, drawing comparisons to certain past releases such as SEGA's graffiti rollerblade game, Jet Set Radio Future. It seems Hi-Fi RUSH...
Thursday26th Jan 2023
News Early Impressions Of Xbox's Hi-Fi RUSH Seem To Be Pretty Good
Here's what the players think
Xbox's first Developer Direct showcased five major games in the end, and the surprise of the lot was the new Tango Gameworks title Hi-Fi RUSH. Not only was it announced, but it's also been made immediately available on
Thursday3rd Nov 2022
News Bethesda Artwork Reveals First Mention Of Ghostwire: Tokyo On Xbox Series X And S
The game came to PS5 back in March
Who's hyped for the next Bethesda game on Xbox Series X and S?! While a lot of recent chatter has been centred around the company's upcoming pair of exclusives in Starfield and Redfall, there is one other Bethesda title we're due to get in the coming months, and the game's first official Xbox mention has been...
Thursday24th Mar 2022
News Ghostwire: Tokyo Studio Is Developing A 'Completely New Title' At Xbox
Ghostwire: Redmond
Ghostwire: Tokyo hits PS5 and PC tomorrow, March 25th. Yep, even though the developer is now owned by Xbox, its latest game is a PS5 console exclusive, at launch, due to pre-existing arrangements. However, they're already working on a brand new game. In an interview with Famitsu, transcribed by VGC
Wednesday13th Oct 2021
News Bethesda Celebrates The Evil Within Series’ Spooky Anniversary
Can we get a third now, please?
Four years ago today, The Evil Within 2 launched onto Xbox. Tomorrow, it will mark seven years since the first game graced our consoles. It's become something of a cult hit series, with many more Xbox owners discovering the franchise since both joined Xbox Game Pass earlier this year. As expected, Bethesda has...
Tuesday18th May 2021
News Trademark Renewal Sparks Hope For A New The Evil Within Game
Please say it's true!
We're not going to hide the fact that we're huge fans of The Evil Within series here at Pure Xbox. When Resident Evil was going through a rough patch, the Bethesda published franchise was filling in a void that was left behind. We've had the first game enter Xbox Game Pass this year, as well as some nifty new features added to...
Wednesday24th Mar 2021
News Former Tango Gameworks Creative Director Opens Small Indie Studio
One to watch
Former Tango Gameworks creative director and art director, Ikumi Nakamura, has finally revealed her future within the video game industry now that she's moved on from the GhostWire: Tokyo developer. Her departure, as you might recall, followed just three months after her famous appearance at E3 2019. During a mini-documentary, where...
Tuesday23rd Mar 2021
News The Evil Within's Xbox Game Pass For PC Version Contains New Features
You can now play the game in first-person
The Evil Within launched on Xbox Game Pass for PC earlier this month, and it's now been updated to bring a ton of new features to the game - not found in the Steam version. As reported by Wccftech, players via Xbox Game Pass for PC will now be able to play the game in first-person mode - a feature which was...
Friday12th Mar 2021
News Phil Spencer Calls The Acquisition Of Tango Gameworks A 'Great Step' For Xbox's Japan Presence
"I can’t wait to speak to the Tango team"
Unless you've been living under a rock, you'll know that Xbox has acquired a lot of studios this week after the ZeniMax deal finally got approved. One of those studios is Tango Gameworks, who are most notably known for working on The Evil Within series. Featuring a lot of Japanese talent, Spencer believes...
