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Xbox listar spelen de ska ha med sig till Gamescom
Xbox has revealed the games it will be showcasing at Gamescom in Cologne, Germany. Attendees will be able to play titles like Gears of War: E-Day and Minecraft Dungeons 2, while Fable will be presented via a live demonstration focusing on its combat mechanics. Gamescom runs from August 26-30, with the Opening Night Live event on August 25.
Xbox Announces Fable, Gears of War: E-Day, Metro 2039, Minecraft Dungeons 2 and More for Gamescom
Xbox has announced a lineup of games that will be playable and showcased at Gamescom 2024, including Fable, Gears of War: E-Day, Metro 2039, and Minecraft Dungeons 2. Attendees can experience titles like Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 multiplayer and the campaign for Gears of War: E-Day. Xbox will also host live broadcasts featuring interviews, gameplay reveals, and trailers.
XBOX @ gamescom 2026
Xbox will host its presence at gamescom 2026 in Cologne, Germany, celebrating 25 years of Xbox with 25 upcoming games playable across 140 stations. The event will feature hands-on demos for titles like Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, Gears of War: E-Day, and METRO 2039, alongside community events like Xbox FanFest. For those unable to attend, Xbox will provide live streams on YouTube and Twitch with developer interviews and gameplay reveals.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – July 25, 2026 – Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game debuts
The latest Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of July 25, 2026, show Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream retaining the top spot. Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game makes its debut at #7 overall and leads the download-only category. Rhythm Heaven Groove remains at #2.
EA Sports UFC 6 and Meccha Chameleon Dominated US Software Sales Charts for June
US video game software sales in June saw EA Sports UFC 6 top the charts, followed by Meccha Chameleon. Despite strong individual game sales and upcoming releases like Grand Theft Auto 6, overall spending dropped 12 percent year-on-year, with hardware sales also experiencing a significant decline.
PC Game Pass takes a fresh blow with eight big losses, including Crusader Kings 3
Eight games are leaving PC Game Pass on July 31, including popular titles like Crusader Kings 3, Mount and Blade 2: Bannerlord, Celeste, and Rain World. Microsoft and Paradox Interactive are offering discounts on Crusader Kings 3 for players who wish to purchase it before it departs. New titles such as The Planet Crafter and Halo: Campaign Evolved will be added to the service in the coming weeks.
Xbox exec tells fans not to "overly fixate on single-player" games becoming console exclusives because…
Xbox's CCO Matt Booty stated that fans should not "overly fixate on single-player" games becoming console exclusives, as the strategy is not set in stone. While titles like Gears of War: E-Day will remain exclusive to Xbox Series X|S and PC, other games, including live-service titles and potentially some single-player games like The Elder Scrolls 6, may launch on multiple platforms.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – July 18, 2026 – Tomodachi Life starts a new streak
The Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of July 18, 2026, show Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream retaining the top position. The charts list the top 30 best-selling games overall and the top 30 download-only titles.
Xbox has lost five studios – so who is left to make new video games?
Xbox has undergone significant layoffs, impacting approximately 3,200 staff members and leading to five studios divesting from the company. Xbox leadership aims to refocus on core franchises and expand its daily audience to over a billion people through its services. The article details the remaining studios, their current projects, and their future prospects under this new strategy.
State of Decay 3 Could Skip Game Pass, Third-Party Funding Still Lives – Rumor
A report suggests that State of Decay 3 might not be a day one release on Xbox Game Pass, despite Xbox funding its development, as Undead Labs is reportedly under new ownership. The article also touches on the shifting priorities at Xbox regarding Game Pass funding for third-party developers and the perceived underinvestment in the Minecraft IP.
Mojang says that Minecraft Dungeons 2 has more overt "callbacks to vanilla Minecraft" than the last ARPG it…
Minecraft Dungeons 2 aims to strengthen its connection to the core Minecraft experience with more "callbacks" and an expanded item rarity system. Design director Laura de Llorens highlighted changes like an interconnected world, four rarity tiers (Common, Rare, Special, Unique), and a more robust character customization system with four armor slots. The game is set to release on September 29, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series X.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – June 20, 2026 – top 10 is looking very familiar
The Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of June 20, 2026, show a remarkably consistent top ten, with Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream retaining the number one spot. All positions within the top ten remained unchanged from the previous week, indicating strong sustained popularity for established titles.
35 Big Games Still Coming Out For The Rest of 2026
This article highlights 35 major video game releases anticipated for the remainder of 2026 across various platforms including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch. It details upcoming titles such as Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, EA Sports College Football 27, Palworld 1.0, and Grand Theft Auto 6, providing brief descriptions and release windows for each.
Minecraft Dungeons 2 may be a more ambitious ARPG, but Mojang says it's "purposefully not calling it an…
Mojang is developing Minecraft Dungeons 2, set for release on September 29, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series X. The sequel will feature a more ambitious, interconnected world with a greater emphasis on exploration, moving beyond the simpler mission-based loop of the original. While not a full open world, the game aims for a guided yet expansive experience.
Minecraft Dungeons 2 is a breath of fresh air after the horrors of Diablo 4
Minecraft Dungeons 2 offers a refreshing take on the action RPG genre, providing a more relaxed and accessible dungeon-crawling experience compared to titles like Diablo 4. The game features up to four-player co-op, an interconnected world with hidden collectibles, and new enemy types like the Twisted Warden. Despite minor issues with character tracking, the sequel introduces quality-of-life improvements such as a mini-inventory system and a more responsive combat experience, aiming for a September 29, 2026 release on PC, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series X.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – June 13, 2026 – Tomodachi Life continues dominant run
The Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of June 13, 2026, show Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream maintaining its top position. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Minecraft follow in second and third place, respectively, with the rest of the top ten featuring a mix of popular Nintendo titles and other notable games.
GTA 6 Has Publishers Running Scared, And Now It’s Backfiring
The immense anticipation for Grand Theft Auto 6 is causing publishers to strategically shift their release dates, potentially leading to a crowded market in earlier months. This scramble to avoid direct competition with Rockstar's juggernaut may result in other highly anticipated games overshadowing each other, rather than being overshadowed by Grand Theft Auto 6 itself. The article questions whether this fear-based release strategy is detrimental to the success of other titles and explores alternative approaches.
The First PS5 Game Delay Out of September 2026 Has Been Confirmed
Valor Mortis, a PlayStation 5 game developed by One More Level, has been delayed from its original September 24, 2026 release date to October 13, 2026. This decision was made due to a crowded release schedule, with several other titles also launching on the same day or shortly after. The developer cited the need for more flexibility in setting the release date, as initial decisions were made before major gaming showcases.
Valor Mortis delayed to October 13
Lyrical Games and One More Level have delayed the single-player first-person Soulslike game Valor Mortis from September 24 to October 13. The delay across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series platforms is intended to avoid a crowded September release schedule and allow for further game improvements based on demo feedback.
Nintendo Download: Definitively Feeling It!
Nintendo's latest download update features Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition for Nintendo Switch 2, STARSEEKER: Astroneer Expeditions, and new game bundles. Several demos are available, including for Star Fox, and pre-orders are open for ELDEN RING Tarnished Edition, Minecraft Dungeons II, Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, and Orbitals. The update also highlights new music playlists, in-game events for Donkey Kong Bananza, and ongoing eShop sales.
