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The MOP Up: Warframe recaps the reveals of TennoCon 2026
Digital Extremes has released a recap of TennoCon 2026, detailing new reveals such as the Origin System and gameplay in the Tau system. The article also rounds up other recent MMO news, including updates for Pax Dei, The Planet Crafter's console launch, Fortnite's new skin, and content additions for Myth of Empires, Mu Online, EVE Frontier, MechWarrior Online Legends, The Finals, Crimson Desert, Orna, DayZ, and Scars of Honor.
What We Played – Culdcept Begins, Tears of Metal & Halo: Campaign Evolved
Several writers share their recent gaming experiences, including Culdcept Begins, Granblue Fantasy Relink, and a modded Elden Ring. Others have revisited Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, played new titles like Tears of Metal and Shards of Order, and explored classics on the AYN Thor. Remakes like Metal Gear Solid Delta and Halo, along with previews of 1666: Amsterdam, are also discussed.
GeForce NOW Sets Sail With ‘Path of Exile: Curse of the Allflame’ Joining the Cloud
Nvidia's GeForce NOW cloud gaming service is adding several new titles, including Path of Exile: Curse of the Allflame and Battlefield 6 Season 4. Members can also revisit classic Capcom games like Breath of Fire IV and Dino Crisis, with advanced access for Halo: Campaign Evolved for Premium Edition pre-purchasers. The service emphasizes instant play across various devices without downloads.
Brand-New Hit PS5 Sci-Fi Game Already Discounted on PlayStation Store
The Planet Crafter, a sci-fi open-world survival game originally released on PC in 2024, is now available on PlayStation 5 with a limited-time discount. PS Plus subscribers can purchase the game for $21.59 until August 2. The game tasks players with terraforming a barren planet into a habitable paradise through resource gathering, base building, and crafting.
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.
Acclaimed PS5 Sci-Fi Game Out Today on PlayStation Store
Miju Games' acclaimed sci-fi survival game, The Planet Crafter, is now available on the PlayStation 5 for $23.99, with a 10% discount for PlayStation Plus subscribers. The game tasks players with transforming a barren alien planet into a habitable world through resource gathering, base building, and terraforming.
The Planet Crafter Touches Down On Game Pass, Xbox, PS5, PC With A Whole World To Transform
The Planet Crafter has launched on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and PlayStation 5, and is available on day one with Game Pass. The survival crafting game challenges players to terraform a barren planet into a habitable world. It features base building, exploration, and online co-op for up to eight players.
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.
The Planet Crafter Launches on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S After Selling Over 2 Million Copies | Invision Game
Miju Games has released its survival title, The Planet Crafter, on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, following over 2 million copies sold on Steam. The game, which focuses on terraforming a barren planet, is also available day one on Xbox Game Pass and features online co-op for up to eight players.
The Planet Crafter PS5 review – build your own world
The Planet Crafter is a survival and factory simulation game where players terraform a barren planet into a lush ecosystem. The game, developed by Miju Games, offers a compelling sense of discovery and progression, starting with basic survival and evolving into complex base building and ecological management. It is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
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.
Morning Consolidation
Xbox Wire announced new game releases for Xbox between July 20 and 24, including the launch of The Planet Crafter on July 21. The Planet Crafter is a co-op survival game with no enemies, timers, or pressure.
The Planet Crafter Launches on XBOX July 21: Co-op Survival With No Enemies, Timers, or Pressure
The Planet Crafter, a popular PC survival game, is launching on Xbox on July 21 and will be available on Xbox Game Pass. Developed by Miju Games, it offers a non-violent, chill survival experience focused on terraforming a hostile planet, with single-player and up to 8-player online co-op modes. The game features mechanics like managing oxygen, food, and water, base building, crafting, and witnessing the planet evolve as it becomes habitable.
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.
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.
Subscriptions, Clouds, and Streams
Xbox Game Pass will be adding Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2, The Planet Crafter, and Palworld 1.0 to its service. The article also touches on broader topics of cloud gaming and game streaming.
Xbox Game Pass New Games For July Revealed
Xbox has revealed the first wave of games coming to Game Pass in July 2026, featuring a variety of genres and several day-one releases. Titles like Gears of War: Reloaded, PBA Pro Bowling 2026, and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 will be available on Xbox Series X, PC, and cloud platforms, with some requiring specific Game Pass tiers.
Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+ 2, The Planet Crafter, Palworld 1.0, and More
Xbox Game Pass is adding several new titles throughout July, including the full release of Palworld 1.0, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2, and Gears of War: Reloaded. The service will also feature updates for games like Wuthering Waves and League of Legends, while several titles are scheduled to leave the library on July 15.
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2, The Planet Crafter, and More Coming to Game Pass in July
Microsoft has announced the first wave of games coming to Game Pass in July, including Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 and The Planet Crafter. The service will also see additions like Winds of Arcana: Ruination, Gears of War: Reloaded, and PBA Pro Bowling 2026. Several titles, including EA Sports FC 24 and PowerWash Simulator, will be leaving the service on July 15th.
Joyride Through July With 12 Games Coming to GeForce NOW
NVIDIA's GeForce NOW cloud gaming service is adding 12 new games in July, including Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains and Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced. The service also highlights ongoing summer savings on its Performance and Ultimate memberships, allowing users to stream games across various devices with RTX-powered performance.
