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How I smashed my target to complete one video game every month - Reader’s Feature
A reader details their goal of completing one video game per month in 2026, successfully finishing 11 games in the first half of the year. The feature highlights various titles across different genres and platforms, including "Dispatch," "Ghost of Tsushima," "Resident Evil Requiem," and "007 First Light," offering brief impressions of each.
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for July 27 to 31
Xbox has announced a slate of new games arriving on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Game Pass between July 27th and July 31st. Titles include remakes like Halo: Campaign Evolved, new adventures such as Dispatch and Mistfall Hunter, and various other genres like city builders, RPGs, and puzzle games.
What We Played – Culdcept Begins, Tears of Metal & Halo: Campaign Evolved
Several writers share their recent gaming experiences, including Culdcept Begins, Granblue Fantasy Relink, and a modded Elden Ring. Others have revisited Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, played new titles like Tears of Metal and Shards of Order, and explored classics on the AYN Thor. Remakes like Metal Gear Solid Delta and Halo, along with previews of 1666: Amsterdam, are also discussed.
Weekend Console Download Deals for July 17: PlayStation Summer Sale & Xbox Ultimate Game Sale
This weekend offers significant discounts on PlayStation and Xbox digital libraries, with sales like the PlayStation Summer Sale and Xbox Ultimate Game Sale. Notable deals include discounts on Elden Ring Nightreign, Hollow Knight: Silksong, and various first-party and third-party titles across both platforms. Nintendo also has a sale on the Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection.
Evening Reading - July 15, 2026
This edition of Evening Reading covers various gaming news items, including the release of Dispatch on Xbox, updates on Two Point Studios' games, and the upcoming launch of Once Upon a Katamari. It also touches on the inclusion of Michael Myers driving in HALLOWEEN: THE GAME and Pokemon Unite's removal from the 2027 Championship Series.
Evening Consolidation
The game Dispatch is set to release on Xbox this month, featuring uncensored scenes. Additionally, Katamari Damacy is receiving a "Rolling LIVE" highlight on Nintendo Switch, and a new visitor has arrived on Xbox.
Dispatch is Coming to Xbox Series X/S on July 29th
AdHoc Studio announced that its superhero narrative game, Dispatch, will be released on Xbox Series X/S on July 29th, nearly a year after its initial PC and PlayStation 5 launch. The game will also be available on Nintendo Switch and is a Play Anywhere title, offering access on both PC and Xbox. Dispatch features a mix of dialogue choices, management-style gameplay, and a compelling narrative with a notable voice cast.
Hit Superhero Comedy Game Dispatch Finally Lands on Xbox This Month, Uncensored Scenes and All
AdHoc Studio has announced that the superhero comedy game Dispatch will be released on Xbox this month. The game will feature uncensored scenes and is described as a workplace comedy.
Dispatch comes to Xbox on July 29
AdHoc Studio announced that its superhero comedy game Dispatch will launch on Xbox consoles, PC, and Xbox Cloud on July 29, 2026. The game was previously released on PC and PlayStation 5, with a port to Nintendo Switch earlier this year. Players can wishlist Dispatch on the Xbox Store.
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – July 12, 2026 – Moonlight Peaks rises to the top, Digimon and Granblue Fantasy debut
The latest Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of July 12, 2026, show Moonlight Peaks taking the top spot. New entries include Digimon Story: Time Stranger and Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok, which both secured multiple positions within the top ten.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – July 11, 2026 – Tomodachi Life returns to the top
The Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of July 11, 2026, show Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream returning to the number one spot, bumping Rhythm Heaven Groove to second. Moonlight Peaks debuted at third place in its first week. The article also lists the top 30 overall games and top 30 download-only games.
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – July 5, 2026 – Star Fox leads again
The Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of July 5, 2026, show Star Fox leading for the second consecutive week. Cyberpunk 2077 and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild are also performing well due to ongoing sales. Moonlight Peaks is making a strong debut, ranking sixth overall and first on the download-only list.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – July 4, 2026 – Rhythm Heaven Groove on top
Rhythm Heaven Groove has topped the Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of July 4, 2026, overtaking Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream. Moonlight Peaks also debuted on the charts following pre-load availability. The article lists the top 30 games overall and the top 30 download-only titles.
Weekend PC Download Deals for July 3: Steam Summer Sale continues
The Steam Summer Sale and other PC gaming storefronts are offering numerous deals on a wide variety of titles. This includes discounts on major releases, indie games, and bundles across platforms like Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, and Humble Bundle. Several retailers are participating, with prices and availability varying.
Weekend Console Download Deals for July 3: Nintendo Summer Sale continues
Nintendo's Summer Sale continues for another week, featuring discounts on first-party titles like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity. Various digital deals are also available across PlayStation and Xbox platforms, including PlayStation Plus member exclusives and Xbox Game Pass discounts.
Amazon Prime Members Get 12 Games For Free In July
Amazon Prime members will receive 12 free PC games in July, with 12 available for download and five for streaming via Amazon Luna. The streaming library includes the narrative-driven superhero game Dispatch, Sonic Mania Plus, Lego Indiana Jones, YouTuber's Life, and Arcade Paradise. Downloadable titles like CyClones and Symphony of War: The Nephilim Saga will be added weekly.
Dispatch devs share storytelling and co-dev secrets
Adhoc Studios' narrative game 'Dispatch' has become a surprise hit, praised for its superhero story and development process. Co-directors Nick Herman and Dennis Lenart share insights into their interactive storytelling techniques and the challenges overcome during development, including a last-minute investor dropout that was resolved with help from Critical Role.
The Biggest New Game Releases Of July 2026
July 2026 is set to bring a diverse lineup of new game releases across multiple platforms including PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch. Notable titles include Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game, Doom: The Dark Ages – Revelations, Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag Resynced, and the 1.0 release of Palworld. The month also features updates and remasters like Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok and Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster.
Weekend PC Download Deals for June 26: Steam Summer Sale and friends
Multiple PC gaming storefronts, including Steam, GOG.com, and Epic Games Store, are hosting major summer sales with thousands of deals. Notable discounts are available on titles like Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, DOOM: The Dark Ages, and Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition. Some platforms also offer free titles or additional discounts for subscribers.
Dispatch cleared the way for medieval narrative RPG Sovereign Tower as its developer says the line up was 'actually…
The developers of the upcoming medieval narrative RPG Sovereign Tower have cited the superhero management game Dispatch as a significant inspiration. Creative director Antoine Tabouret-Loudeac explained that observing Dispatch's mechanics helped them refine Sovereign Tower's own systems, particularly regarding character leveling and traits. The success of Dispatch also validated the market for this style of game, comforting the development team in their direction.
