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Gears of War: E-Day makes up for a 7-year wait with the longest campaign in the entire series
The Coalition has announced that Gears of War: E-Day will feature the longest campaign in the series' history, exceeding 14 hours. This prequel title will explore the origins of the Locust threat and is set to launch later this year for PC and Xbox Series X|S. The developers aim to balance linear mission design with larger explorable areas offering player choice in tackling encounters.
Xbox Game Pass still has the spark on PC, but it's not because of Microsoft
Despite recent price adjustments, Xbox Game Pass remains a valuable service for PC players due to its library of diverse titles rather than Microsoft's first-party offerings. The service excels at introducing players to new experiences they might not otherwise discover or purchase, fostering a sense of library-like discovery.
Xbox Games Showcase in June to be followed by Gears of War: E-Day Direct, promising a "deep-dive" into the publisher's return to the franchise after 6 years
Xbox will host its annual Games Showcase on June 7, followed by a dedicated Gears of War: E-Day Direct. The latter will offer a deep dive into the upcoming prequel, which is slated for a 2026 release and marks Xbox's return to the main Gears of War franchise since 2019's Gears 5.
The Best Xbox Game Pass Games In 2026
This guide highlights the best games available on Xbox Game Pass in 2026, covering a wide range of genres from roguelites to open-world adventures. It details different subscription tiers and provides brief descriptions of each recommended title, including recent additions and critically acclaimed games from previous years.
Splash Damage acquires Scum developer Gamepires from Jagex
UK co-development studio Splash Damage has acquired Croatian developer Gamepires, the studio behind the open-world survival title Scum, from Jagex. The deal, backed by Emona Capital, merges the two entities into Splash Damage Group, which will operate independently. The new group plans to focus on premium development, co-development partnerships, scaling the Scum franchise, and investing in new intellectual property.
