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The people of video games on what gives them cause for hope
Industry professionals share their reasons for optimism despite current challenges, highlighting the resilience of game developers, the innovation within the indie scene, the growing cultural impact of games, and the enduring passion of players. They emphasize community support, creative freedom, and the potential for new ideas to emerge from difficult times, suggesting a bright future for the medium.
There's no single-player video games in the top 20 most played PS5 games in July
Live service and sports games continue to dominate the most played lists on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, with single-player titles absent from the top 20 in July. Fortnite remains the most popular game, with titles like Roblox, Minecraft, and annual sports sequels filling out the charts. Data from Circana analyst Mat Piscatella indicates a strong preference for ongoing multiplayer experiences over traditional offline games.
PlayStation and Xbox's most played games are, once again, exactly what you expect them to be
Analyst Mat Piscatella revealed that the most played games on PlayStation and Xbox remain dominated by long-running live service titles and annual sports games, with minimal changes year-over-year. Fortnite leads both platforms, followed by a familiar lineup including Roblox, Call of Duty, and Grand Theft Auto 5, with minor variations between the console ecosystems.
Fortnite, Grand Theft Auto 5 Continue to Top PS5, Xbox Series X/S Most-Played Charts in the US
Fortnite and Grand Theft Auto 5 continue to dominate the most-played game charts on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S in the US, according to data from Circana's Mat Piscatella. The lists are largely comprised of long-running live-service titles and annual sports games, with only a few new releases like Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls and Shift at Midnight making brief appearances in the top 20.
Steam Week in Review: Once positioned as mainstream-friendly PC gaming solutions, can Valve's hardware survive the…
Valve's Steam Deck and Steam Machine hardware are facing challenges due to rising component costs, exacerbated by AI data center demand, leading to significant price increases. Despite these issues and a muted reception for the Steam Machine, the Steam Deck continues to appear on Steam's top sellers list, indicating ongoing consumer interest.
Shift at Midnight Review | TheXboxHub
Shift at Midnight is a co-op horror detective game where players manage a gas station while fending off paranormal doppelgängers. The game blends investigation, management, and survival elements, with a focus on identifying disguised creatures and defending against a powerful entity, especially during blood moon events. While the core gameplay loop is engaging, especially with friends, some performance issues and a lack of complexity in entity encounters are noted.
Shift At Midnight Released
Shift At Midnight, a co-op investigation game, is now available for PC and consoles. The game allows up to three players to utilize their third-shift convenience store jobs to uncover mysteries.
Game Reviews
This article contains reviews for two games: Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game and Shift at Midnight. The review for Avatar Legends focuses on its mechanics as a fighting game, while Shift at Midnight is reviewed by The Wand Report.
Shift At Midnight Turns A Routine Night Shift Into A Fight For Game Pass Survival
Shift At Midnight, a co-op horror and simulation game, has launched on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Steam, and is available on Day One with Game Pass. The game challenges players to manage a gas station while identifying and surviving against non-human customers. It features investigation mechanics, survival horror elements, and multiplayer with proximity chat.
Here's your next batch of Xbox Game Pass games for July
Xbox has announced new games coming to its Game Pass subscription service throughout July and into early August. Headlining the additions are Halo: Campaign Evolved and Hell Is Us, with other titles like The Planet Crafter and Beast of Reincarnation also joining the lineup. Several games will also be leaving the service on July 31st.
Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Halo: Campaign Evolved, Beast of Reincarnation, and More
Xbox Game Pass is adding several new titles throughout July and early August, including day-one releases like Halo: Campaign Evolved, Beast of Reincarnation, and Shift at Midnight. The service will also see the addition of The Planet Crafter, Hell is Us, Mistfall Hunter, Corsair Cove, Heretic + Hexen, and Zenless Zone Zero. Several games are also scheduled to leave the Game Pass library on July 31.
Halo: Campaign Evolved, Mistfall Hunter and Hell is Us Headline Wave 2 of Game Pass in July
Xbox is adding several notable titles to Game Pass in the latter half of July, including the remake Halo: Campaign Evolved and the action-adventure Hell is Us. Mistfall Hunter, a PvEvP Souls-like, and the pirate-themed city builder Corsair Cove are also set to debut. The article also previews upcoming games for August and lists titles leaving the service at the end of July.
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for July 20 to 24
Xbox has announced a slate of new games arriving on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Game Pass between July 20 and July 24. The lineup includes titles like Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game, The Planet Crafter, and CULTIC, with several optimized for current-gen consoles.
July is a little light on the big new game releases, but your co-op horror Discord gang will be feastin'
July 2026 will see a lighter release schedule for major new games, with a focus on co-op horror titles and notable remakes like Assassin's Creed Black Flag: Resynced and Halo: Campaign Evolved. The month also includes updates for existing titles such as Palworld, Final Fantasy 14, and Doom: The Dark Ages, alongside various Steam sales and events.
This Week’s Japanese Game Releases: The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, more
This week's Japanese game releases are highlighted by The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Other notable titles include UsoNatsu: The Summer Romance Bloomed From A Lie for Switch, Pokemon Champions for iOS and Android, and EA Sports UFC 6 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series. The article also lists various DLC and update releases for existing games.
New games in June 2026: It's a big month for Bungie and showcase reveals, but we're missing a key part of the…
June 2026 is shaping up to be a slow month for major new game releases, with a focus on updates for existing live service titles like Destiny 2 and Final Fantasy 14, alongside the start of Season 2 for Marathon. The month will also feature numerous industry events and showcases, including Summer Game Fest, the Xbox Games Showcase, and the PC Gaming Show, alongside various Steam sales and themed events.
Release Dates/Windows
Shift at Midnight released a Game Pass trailer on June 17th. Additionally, Tavern Talk announced its release date on June 9th.
Night Shift Begins: Co-Op Detective Horror Shift At Midnight Launches This June
The co-op detective horror game Shift at Midnight, developed by Bun Muen and published by Kwalee, will launch on June 17, 2026, for PC and Xbox Series X|S. The game features online co-op for up to three players who must investigate customers, some of whom are doppelgangers, in randomly generated shifts at a gas station. A multiplayer demo is available on Steam with an "Overwhelmingly Positive" rating.
More And More Games Are Asking A Question Even Philosophers Haven't Been Able To Answer
Several upcoming and viral games like Prove You're Human, Shift at Midnight, and Among Us are exploring themes of artificial intelligence and what it means to be human. These titles reflect a growing societal anxiety around AI's capabilities and its potential to blur the lines between authentic and artificial.
The new PC games of May 2026: Forza, 007 First Light, and early access games galore
May 2026 is set to bring a variety of new PC game releases, including major titles like Forza Horizon 6 and 007 First Light, alongside numerous early access titles. Notable early access games include Dead as Disco, Paralives, and Shift at Midnight. The month also features significant updates for live service games such as Phasmophobia and Path of Exile 2.
