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Sunday Gatherings and Events
Sea of Thieves is providing a monthly update for June 2026, detailing upcoming events and content for players. This update is part of the game's ongoing live service model.
All Major Xbox Games Showcase 2026 Announcements
The Xbox Games Showcase 2026 featured numerous game announcements and trailers. Highlights include Spyro the Dragon 4, Fable, Gears of War: E-Day, Persona 6, and DOOM: The Dark Ages Revelations DLC, with many titles slated for 2027 releases across multiple platforms.
Xbox's Gears of War: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution are not timed exclusives, as PlayStation 5 misses out on upcoming releases
Xbox has confirmed that upcoming titles Gears of War: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution will be exclusive to the Xbox platform and will not be released on PlayStation 5. This decision comes as part of Xbox's renewed focus on console exclusives under new CEO Asha Sharma, despite recent multiplatform releases like Grounded and Sea of Thieves.
XBOX Games Showcase 2026 - Everything Announced!
The XBOX Games Showcase 2026 featured numerous game announcements and reveals, including Gears of War: E-Day, Fable, Halo Campaign Evolved, Persona 4 Revival, and DOOM: The Dark Ages Revelations. Microsoft also announced a limited-edition green XBOX Series X console for its 25th anniversary. Several titles are slated for release in 2026 and 2027, with many confirmed as XBOX console exclusives.
Everything Shown At Xbox Games Showcase: Gears Of War: E-Day, Fable, Halo, Spyro And More
The Xbox Games Showcase featured numerous game announcements and updates, including Gears of War: E-Day, Fable, Halo: Campaign Evolved, and Persona 6. Several titles were confirmed as Xbox console exclusives, while others are slated for multiplatform releases. The event also highlighted new content for existing games like Sea of Thieves and Fallout 76, alongside special 25th anniversary Xbox hardware.
XBOX Games Showcase 2026 Recap: The Return of Exclusives, World Premieres, and Anniversary Hardware
The XBOX Games Showcase 2026 highlighted numerous upcoming titles, including Gears of War: E-Day, Clockwork Revolution, and Senua, with many confirmed as XBOX console exclusives. The event also celebrated XBOX's 25th anniversary with the announcement of limited edition hardware and revealed new trailers and gameplay for games like Fable, Halo: Campaign Evolved, and Persona 6.
Sea of Thieves Season 20 Puts You at the Helm with Custom Seas Mode on PS5
Sea of Thieves is introducing a new feature called Custom Seas with Season 20, launching on June 18th. This update allows players to create their own game modes, spawn objects and enemies, and utilize advanced camera tools for screenshots and cutscenes. The feature will be available on PlayStation 5.
Everything Announced at Xbox Showcase 2026
The Xbox Games Showcase 2026 featured numerous announcements, including Gears of War: E-Day, Fable, Halo: Campaign Evolved, and Persona 6. Several new games and DLCs were revealed, with many slated for 2026 and 2027 releases across PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. Microsoft also celebrated Xbox's 25th anniversary with a special edition console.
Roadmaps and Plans
Sea of Thieves is planning its 2026 content roadmap, with June 2026 being highlighted as a key period for updates. The article also mentions an upcoming Gold & Glory event this weekend.
Believe or not, this co-op and PvP zombie shooter is 'inspired by true events'
Last Harbor is a co-op and PvP zombie shooter inspired by the developer tinyBuild's experience during the 2020 lockdown on a boat. Players must maintain and upgrade their boats to survive, venturing to islands for resources while avoiding both the undead and other players. The game aims to replicate a feeling of isolation and dread, with safe harbors available for socializing and securing vessels.
(For Southeast Asia) PlayStation Store: May 2026’s top downloads
PlayStation Store has revealed the top downloaded games for May 2026 across PS5, PS4, and PS VR2. In Asia, '007 First Light' led the PS5 charts, while 'NTE: Neverness to Everness' topped the Free to Play charts.
James Bond Tops Another Chart, 007 First Light Was the Best-Selling Game on PS Store in May
007 First Light was the best-selling game on the PlayStation Store across USA, Canada, and Europe in May. Despite being available for only five days, the James Bond origin story from IO Interactive topped the charts for both PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight followed in second place.
PlayStation Store: May 2026’s top downloads
The PlayStation Store has revealed the top downloaded games for May 2026 across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation VR2. "007 First Light" led the charts in both US/Canada and EU for PS5, while "I Am Cat" dominated the PS VR2 charts. The lists also feature popular titles like "Grand Theft Auto V," "Minecraft," and various free-to-play games such as "Fortnite" and "Roblox."
Part of me wishes we could see the Subnautica 2 the devs scrapped: The Dwarf Fortress of ecosystem simulators
Subnautica 2 game design lead Anthony Gallegos revealed that Unknown Worlds explored numerous scrapped ideas for the sequel, including an ecosystem simulator and a more expansive planetary exploration model similar to No Man's Sky. While some concepts, like a complex clam and urchin ecosystem simulation, were deemed too difficult to convey to players, others were considered before the team settled on the current direction for the game.
The MOP Up: Broken Ranks throws new content at you In Cold Blood
Broken Ranks has released a new content drop titled 'In Cold Blood,' which challenges level 140 players with the Monastery of the Order of the Forgotten Dawn for legendary gear. This article also rounds up other recent MMO news, including updates for RIFT, The Finals, Myth of Empires: Throne, Toram, Conan Exiles Enhanced, PlanetSide 2, Guild Wars 2, DC Universe Online, World War II Online, Neverwinter, Sea of Thieves, Magic Online, and Wizard101, as well as announcements from Ankama and the confirmation of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4.
Xbox CEO says they are reconsidering showing other platform logos at shows
Xbox CEO Phil Spencer has indicated that the company is reconsidering its strategy regarding the display of other platform logos at the end of game trailers. This discussion comes as Microsoft continues to expand its first-party game releases to competing platforms like the PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced devs aren't worried about pirate games like Sea of Thieves and Windrose, because Ubisoft offers a "unique mixture" others don't
Ubisoft's Richard Knight believes Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced offers a unique blend of pirate and assassin gameplay that sets it apart from other titles like Sea of Thieves and Windrose. He highlights the narrative focus on protagonist Edward Kenway's journey as a key differentiator. The game is set to release on July 9.
Sony delists PS5 exclusive as another live service game bites the dust
Sony has shut down the multiplayer servers and delisted Destruction AllStars from the PlayStation Store due to ongoing technical issues and low player count. While single-player modes will remain accessible until November 25, the game's live service component is effectively over. Developer Lucid Games, now owned by Tencent subsidiary LightSpeed Studios, is reportedly working on a new cyberpunk game called Last Sentinel.
Destruction AllStars delisted, multiplayer servers shut down
Destruction AllStars has been delisted from the PlayStation Store and its multiplayer servers have been shut down, leaving only the offline Arcade mode playable. Sony has stated that single-player modes will remain accessible until November 25, 2026. The game, originally a PS+ title in 2021, struggled with player numbers, leading to developer Lucid Games introducing bots for matchmaking shortly after launch.
The MOP Up: Conan Exiles Enhanced has saddles to dye for
This week's MOP Up covers several MMO updates, including saddle dyeing for Conan Exiles, new titles in RIFT, and a dungeon difficulty system for TERA Console. Sea of Thieves' new mode has developer concerns, while War Thunder saw over 1.3 million players during an event. Other news includes updates for World War II Online, DC Universe Online, Fortnite Zero Build, RavenQuest, Myth of Empires: Throne, Fallout 76, MU Pocket Knights, BitCraft, and No Man's Sky.