Bethesda revealed its new Indiana Jones game back in January of this year, and fans were immediately interested in what Machine Games would bring to the fandom table. Now, Bethesda's Todd Howard is opening up a little bit on the road to here with the adventurous new game, sharing that he's actually been campaigning for this since 2009. 

Sitting down with The Telegraph, Howard revealed that the Indiana Jones game is something he and his team are very excited about and that he's been pitching this project since 2009. Back in 2009, he first shared the idea for Indiana Jones with George Lucas, and he's been "trying to find a way to make that" since that point. Luckily, that vision is seeing fruition thanks to the efforts by MachineGames, efforts that are "phenomenal" when looking at narrative craftsmanship and game design as a whole. 

"I think the work MachineGames have done, they're just phenomenal developers and storytellers," Howard gushed. "And when I started talking to them about it, it was a good fit. And we got the opportunity to talk to Lucas and Disney about it, and they were super excited." 

He added, " I really like Indiana Jones but never thought I’d have the opportunity to make a game. And you’ll hear about more of that in the future. But the team at MachineGames are the best team in the world to pull this game off, and they’re doing a phenomenal job.”

MachineGames was first founded in 2009, with founding members from Starbreeze Studios making up its bulk. This studio was acquired by ZeniMax Media back in 2010, and from there, the team has focused on story-driven games, including  Wolfenstein: The New Order. Personally, I'm excited to see where the team takes the Indiana Jones name. It looks like it could have the perfect elements for success, but only time will tell. In the meantime, in the wise words of Howard himself: "It just works."

What do you hope to see from the upcoming Indiana Jones game? Thoughts on MachineGames and Todd Howard's commentary? Shout out with those hottest of hot takes in the comment section below! 

June is coming to a close, which means it's time to see what Xbox Games With Gold's July 2021 free games lineup has to offer. A little more niche than previous months, including June's which currently includes Injustice Gods Among Us and The King's Bird, July's offerings includes an arcade collection and a return to the Conker universe. 

Just like every month, Microsoft offers a select few games to give away for free, both for Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members. Whether you want to beat the tar out of a previous high score or you're looking to explore a vast world in Planet Alpha , here's what you have to look forward to on Xbox next month. 

Xbox Games With Gold July 2021 Free Games

• Planet Alpha: Available July 1 to 31
• Rock of Ages 3: Make & Break: Available July 16 to August 15
• Conker: Live & Reloaded: Available July 1 to 15
• Midway Arcade Origins: Available July 16 to 31

The older titles are still playable on current-gen systems, thanks to the Xbox Backwards Compatibility feature. I personally can't recommend Planet Alpha enough. You can explore a beautifully strange alien world while trying to survive untold dangers. The gameplay is magnificent but it's the art style that truly sells this particular adventure. 

Or, you can go the old school route and rock out with Conker: Live & Reloaded to relive the glory days. 

Xbox Game Pass is a solid deal, one that has been a hot topic for the gaming community since its inception, and Ultimate members can enjoy the games above at no additional cost. Since it first burst onto the scene, the library has continued to evolve and show value, especially with grabs like MLB The Show 21. With day one access to many launch day titles, including the expansive Bethesda library that will only continue to grow, and access to additional libraries like with EA Play, it's easy to see why many Xbox players are joining the subscription service. 

For those interested, there are two versions available: Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. Xbox Game Pass is $9.99 a month and provides an ever-evolving rotation of free games to enjoy. Ultimate takes that membership a step further by including Xbox Live, a service that provides the free games listed above and special sales daily on some of the biggest games in gaming. 

Just like how Sony does it with PS Plus, the games for the Xbox Games With Gold membership are yours to keep as long as the membership remains active. Once that membership runs out, the access to the downloaded games also goes away. 

Thoughts on Xbox Games With Gold July 2021's free games lineup? What would you have preferred to see instead? Sound off with your thoughts in the comment section below! 

With our latest look at The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 during this year's E3 2021 Nintendo showcase, it's easy to see why so many have this particular universe on the brain. The first open-world adventure for the Breath series was expansive, beautiful, and a joy to traverse. While we wait to see what the sequel has to offer, one Breath of the Wild cosplayer brings her Urbosa cosplay to life in stunning detail. Which, of course, sent me down the rabbit hole of looking at her previous cosplays, and now I'm just sitting here thinking about how I can't even sew a button on correctly and basking in the talent that the cosplay community continues to share. 

The cosplayer in question goes by CutiePieSensei on socials, and her cosplay portfolio includes everything from Metroid to Apex Legends - even Marvel. But we're here to talk about her Urbosa take because, let's be real: it's pretty awesome. 

I came to feed y’all things since I never post here. I’m sorry lovelies!!

Look at this swimsuit Urbosa I designed and made thoooo!! Forgive me plz!! #botw2 #TheLegendofZelda pic.twitter.com/lqlgJ5lkDa

— CutiePieSensei (@cutiepiesensei) June 15, 2021

For those that may not know, Urbosa is a Gerudo champion who is the master of the Divine Beast Vah Naboris. She's incredibly skilled with her ability to control and craft lightning with Urbosa's Fury, and her strength of character could be felt from a mile away while in Breath of the Wild. Known for her sisterly love for Zelda and her heroic efforts at protecting those around her, Urbosa is definitely one of those characters we hope to see more from in the future. She has also invaded other games along the Nintendo vertical, including Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. 

CutiePie absolutely nailed the look. From the chest piece to the adorning jewelry seen on her neck and hairline, the attention to detail is impressive, especially for a character design that looks deceptively simple. And can we also talk about that wig styling? Because as someone that has tried my hand at it for my own cosplay, that control over the wig to match the character is pretty dang awesome.

If you like the cosplayer seen above, consider supporting her and her craft with her creative hub here. Feel free also to shout out your thoughts on her cosplay take in the comment section below!