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The Best Online Co-Op Games for Long-Distance Friends (2026) | TAG
This guide highlights the best online co-op games for maintaining friendships across long distances, emphasizing shared experiences over simple communication. It details games like It Takes Two, Deep Rock Galactic, and Baldur's Gate 3, noting platform availability, subscription requirements, and crossplay options. The article also stresses the importance of platform overlap, scheduling, and voice chat setup for a successful remote gaming experience.
Game Pass Gets Busy Again – Aphelion Leads A Week Of New Drops As Big Titles Exit
Xbox Game Pass is seeing a significant influx of new titles, including Day One releases like Aphelion and Trepang2, alongside strategy and sandbox games. This update coincides with a price adjustment for the subscription service. However, several popular games are also being removed from the service on April 30th, prompting players to decide what to finish before they disappear.
Kiln, Aphelion, Trepang2 and More Coming to Wave 2 of Game Pass in April
Microsoft is adding several new games to Game Pass throughout April, including Little Rocket Lab, Kiln, Aphelion, Trepang2, and Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era. Some titles will be available on day one for specific tiers like Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. Additionally, Final Fantasy 5 is set to join the service in May.
The complete guide to game subscription services in 2026
This guide details the current state of gaming subscription services as of February 2026, analyzing pricing, library sizes, and platform support across major offerings like Xbox Game Pass, PlayStation Plus, and Nintendo Switch Online. It highlights recent price hikes, tier restructurings, and the evolving landscape of cloud gaming and bundled services, offering insights for consumers to determine the best value.