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These Are The XBOX Game Pass Games Everyone’s Playing Right Now
Xbox Game Pass offers a diverse library of popular games across various genres, including racing, horror, survival, and RPGs. Titles like Forza Horizon 6, Escape The Backrooms, Mixtape, Subnautica 2, and Echo Generation 2 are highlighted as current player favorites. The service's flexibility allows players to switch between different experiences on Xbox, PC, and via cloud gaming, making it an appealing option for discovering new games.
Steam Machine Impressions: A Tiny Box With Big Trade-Offs
Valve's Steam Machine, designed as a compact living room PC, is launching with mixed impressions regarding its performance and price. While praised for its quiet operation and small form factor, its graphical capabilities are noted to be weaker than current-generation consoles like the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, especially at higher resolutions. Priced starting at $1,049, it is positioned as an entry-level gaming PC rather than a direct competitor to consoles.
Steam Machine review: A singular living room PC that's more expensive than I'd like, but too special not to love
The new Steam Machine offers a unique and compact living room PC experience, though its high price point is a significant drawback. Despite performance limitations compared to more expensive custom builds, it excels in quiet operation, small form factor, and seamless integration with SteamOS and the Steam Controller, making it a compelling, albeit costly, option for a dedicated home entertainment PC.
Steam Machine: the big tech questions answered
This article addresses key hardware questions surrounding the Steam Machine, collaborating with RPS for expert insights. It discusses value for money compared to building a PC, performance longevity, 4K gaming expectations, and customizability options. The piece also touches on modding capabilities, Windows installation, and thermal performance, concluding that the Steam Machine offers a quiet and safe living room PC experience.
UK Charts: The Adventures Of Elliot Makes An Impressive Debut, But Can't Trouble The Podium
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales debuted at sixth place in the UK physical game charts, with the majority of sales on Nintendo Switch. EA Sports UFC 6 and Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream also saw strong debuts, while EA SPORTS FC 26 and 007 First Light held the top three positions.
Following Summer Game Fest, Gothic Remake is the standout new release in June 2026
Following the annual Summer Game Fest, June 2026 is set to feature several notable game releases, including the Gothic Remake. Other titles highlighted for the month are The Adventure of Elliott: Millenium Tales, 007 First Light, and Forza Horizon 6.
UK software sales chart for the week ending June 20, 2026 – The Adventures of Elliot debuts, Tomodachi Life back in the top 5
The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending June 20, 2026, shows The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales debuting at #6. Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream climbed to #3, while EA Sports FC 26 remained at #2. The chart includes sales data for numerous titles across various publishers.
Steam Week in Review: spammy, AI-generated capsule art is a pox, and it makes browsing Steam less fun
The proliferation of AI-generated capsule art on Steam is diminishing the browsing experience, making it harder to discover genuine indie gems. This trend creates a disconnect between appealing art and actual game quality, potentially leading to wasted time and a less enjoyable user experience for curious players.
Bryce Clark, game director of Poppy Playtime, has played 23,000 hours of Steam games: 'I'm a bit obsessed with…
Bryce Clark, game director for Poppy Playtime, revealed he has accumulated approximately 23,000 hours across his Steam account over 18 years, with Rocket League, Ark: Survival Evolved, and 7 Days to Die being among his most played titles. Clark, who has worked in game development for 20 years, discussed his current gaming habits, including playing multiple games simultaneously to understand market trends and genres, and highlighted The Hunter: Call of the Wild and Subnautica as his comfort games.
Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (20th June)
Several Nintendo Life staff members share their weekend gaming plans, including replays of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, dives into Rise of the Tomb Raider, and explorations of new titles like Granblue Fantasy: Relink and The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales on Nintendo Switch. Some are also anticipating upcoming releases and discounts.
Stuntman Hollywood will feature a homage to Fast & Furious' most ridiculous stunt
Saber Interactive's upcoming game, Stuntman Hollywood, will feature a homage to a ridiculous stunt from the Fast & Furious franchise, specifically the Lykan HyperSport jump between buildings. Chief Creative Officer Tim Willits confirmed the inclusion, highlighting the game's focus on daredevilry and collaborative licensing with other IPs like Back to the Future and Knight Rider.
How to find the Forza Horizon 6 Evolving World Car Meet
This guide explains how to find the Evolving World Car Meet in Forza Horizon 6, located in the Hokubu Region. Players need to drive a 1980s car to this location to complete the 'Sweet Car O' Mine' Festival Playlist challenge. The guide also details the rewards for completing the challenge and notes its limited-time availability during the summer season.
How to find the Forza Horizon 6 Nangan Region Treasure Hunt
This guide details how to find the Forza Horizon 6 Nangan Region Treasure Hunt, which offers 100,000 Credits. The treasure is located on the eastern beach of the southern peninsula in Nangan, overlooking Tokyo City. This weekly challenge is part of the Horizon Decades Festival Playlist Series and will be available until June 25.
Following Summer Game Fest, Gothic Remake is the standout new release in June 2026
June 2026 will see the release of several notable games, with Gothic Remake leading the pack. Developed by Alkimia Interactive, this action RPG remake of the 2001 classic features modernized controls and expanded features. Other significant releases include Square Enix's The Adventures of Elliott: Millennium Tales, a new action RPG from Team Asano, and IO Interactive's 007: First Light, a James Bond action game. The article also highlights recent releases like Forza Horizon 6 and mentions potential upcoming titles such as Guild Wars 3 and Resident Evil Veronica.
Forza Horizon 6 Festival Playlist Challenges Guide – Series 2 Summer
This guide provides tips and car recommendations for completing the Series 2 Summer Festival Playlist challenges in Forza Horizon 6. The challenges run from June 18th to June 25th and offer various reward cars, including the 1989 Volkswagen Golf Rallye and 1988 Lamborghini Countach QV. Players can earn points by completing events like Photo Challenges, Treasure Hunts, and Seasonal Championships.
How to complete Blast from the Past in Forza Horizon 6
This guide explains how to complete the 'Blast from the Past' challenge in Forza Horizon 6. The article provides instructions for players looking to achieve this in-game objective.
PC Gamer magazine's new issue is on sale now: Planet Zoo 2
The latest issue of PC Gamer magazine features world-exclusive access to Frontier Developments' upcoming management sim, Planet Zoo 2, with interviews and insights from seven key developers. The issue also includes features on the best PC first-person shooters, previews of Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve and Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era, and reviews of Forza Horizon 6 and other titles.
The Backrooms Effect: Why Horror, Nostalgia and Indie Games Are Surging Again
Several recent and upcoming games available on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, including Escape the Backrooms, Echo Generation 2, and Forza Horizon 6, are reflecting broader cultural trends such as viral horror, nostalgic sci-fi, and AAA open-world experiences. This highlights how Xbox Game Pass is curating a catalog that aligns with current popular culture and trending topics outside of gaming.
Roadmaps and Plans
Forza Horizon 6 is set to feature a wide array of iconic cars for players to drive. The game's roadmaps and plans indicate a focus on extensive content and vehicle variety.
Forza Horizon 6's latest patch may have quelled Bowie Knife99's rage alongside making it easier for players to…
Forza Horizon 6 has received a new patch that includes improvements to AI drivatar behavior and difficulty balancing, potentially reducing aggressive driving incidents. The update also adds a 'Roads Driven' percentage to the Region Overview, helping players track their completion progress.
