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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.
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.
Hooded Horse brings world-class strategy and tactics games to the 2026 Steam Summer Sale!
Hooded Horse is participating in the Steam Summer Sale, offering discounts of up to 80% on its portfolio of strategy and tactical games. The publisher also highlighted recent releases and milestones for titles like Xenonauts 2, Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era, and 9 Kings. Upcoming plans include the release of Fogpiercer and Sandustry, and a new game announcement at TactiCon.
War is coming to Whiskerwood: the city builder's next patch brings ship construction, naval combat, and island defences
The city builder Whiskerwood is set to receive a major update that will introduce ship construction, naval combat, and island defenses. Developed by Minakata Dynamics and published by Hooded Horse, the patch aims to give players the tools to fight back against their feline overlords. This significant gameplay leap will require a longer development cycle than the game's previous bi-weekly updates.
The latest Whiskerwood update finally lets you stop hungry mice from raiding your food warehouses – though they might riot over it
The latest update for the city builder Whiskerwood introduces a new mechanic allowing players to ban mice from eating in the warehouse, preventing them from raiding food supplies. This feature comes with a warning that it may lead to hunger and unrest if not properly managed with sufficient dining facilities. The update also includes the ability to move the warehouse and dock, and allows rafts to pass under bridges, enhancing colony expansion and logistics.
Rally Point: Whiskerwood suggests that, even without the violence, colonialism is a scam
Whiskerwood is a city builder that explores themes of colonialism and economic extraction without explicit violence. Players manage a colony of "Whiskers" who must pay a toll of raw resources to their absentee "Claws" overlords. The game's core mechanic focuses on the tension between developing a colony and meeting external demands, offering a nuanced look at economic relationships.
Fall Into Gaming With 20+ Titles Joining GeForce NOW in November
NVIDIA's GeForce NOW cloud gaming service is adding over 20 games in November, including the launch of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage. The service is also expanding its RTX 5080-class hardware to new regions like Phoenix and Amsterdam.