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Xbox Game Pass – here’s what’s coming in June’s first wave of releases
Microsoft has announced the first wave of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in June 2026, with Persona 5 Royal being the most prominent addition. The lineup also includes new titles like Herdling, Total Chaos, Solarpunk, Undisputed, Beastro, Frog Sqwad, Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions, and Junkster, available across Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Several games are also scheduled to leave the service on June 15.
Xbox Game Pass June 2026 wave 1 adds Persona 5 Royal, Undisputed, Starseeker, and more
Xbox has announced the first wave of games coming to Game Pass in June 2026, including Persona 5 Royal, Undisputed, and Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions. The lineup also features new titles like Herdling, Total Chaos, Solarpunk, Beastro, Frog Sqwad, and Junkster across various platforms. Several games are also departing the service on June 15.
Xbox Game Pass Adds Persona 5 Royal, Herdling, Total Chaos, and More in First June 2026 Wave
Microsoft has announced the first wave of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in June 2026, including Persona 5 Royal, Herdling, and Total Chaos. Several titles will also be leaving the service on June 15, 2026, with discounts available for Game Pass subscribers.
Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions, Beastro, Undisputed, and More
Xbox Game Pass is adding several new titles in June, including Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions, Beastro, Undisputed, and Solarpunk, with many available day one. The service will also see games like Jurassic World Evolution 2 and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge leaving the library on June 15.
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This review examines the handheld performance of 007 First Light. It details the game's technical execution and frame rates on portable devices.
Game Pass Adds More Day One Indies As Big RPGs Prepare To Leave
Xbox Game Pass is adding several new indie titles this week, including Echo Generation 2, Crashout Crew, and Kabuto Park, all launching day one on the service. The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Edition is also joining, while games like Against the Storm and Persona 4 Golden are set to leave on May 31st. The additions span various genres across cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Xbox Game Pass May 2026 Wave 2 Adds Forza Horizon 6, Final Fantasy VI, and More
Microsoft has announced the second wave of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in May 2026, including Forza Horizon 6, Remnant II, and Final Fantasy VI. Several titles will also be leaving the service on May 31, 2026, with a discount for Game Pass subscribers.
Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Forza Horizon 6, Escape Simulator, Jurassic World Evolution 3, and More
Xbox Game Pass is adding several new titles throughout May and early June, including Forza Horizon 6, Escape Simulator, and Jurassic World Evolution 3. The service will also see the day-one release of Luna Abyss, Echo Generation 2, Crashout Crew, and Kabuto Park. Several games are also scheduled to leave the Game Pass library on May 31.
Game Pass Goes Big Again – Outbound, Subnautica 2 And More Headline A Huge Week
Xbox Game Pass is adding several new titles including Outbound, Subnautica 2 (Game Preview), DOOM: The Dark Ages, Black Jacket, and Call of the Elder Gods, with many launching as Day One releases. Elite Dangerous is also joining the service. However, several games will be leaving Game Pass on May 15th.
These new Spectrum And Commodore64 Gaming Handhelds Come Preloaded With Games
Two classic 1980s computers, the Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum, are being re-released as new handheld gaming devices. These devices will come preloaded with 25 games each and feature design elements inspired by their predecessors, with a microSD card slot for additional games. Preorders are open, with shipping expected to begin on October 15.
Game Pass Loads Up Again With Another Packed Week Of New Arrivals
Microsoft's Game Pass service is adding several new titles across cloud, Xbox Series X|S, handheld, and PC. The new arrivals include Final Fantasy V, Ben 10 Power Trip, Descenders Next, Wheel World, Wildgate, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, and the Day One release Mixtape. This diverse lineup spans multiple genres, from RPGs and action games to family adventures and spaceship combat.
Game Pass Adds Forza Horizon 6, Subnautica 2, WUCHANG, And More
Microsoft has announced new games coming to Xbox Game Pass in early May, including Forza Horizon 6, Subnautica 2 (Early Access), WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers, and Mixtape, all available day one. Several other titles are also being added, while a selection of games will leave the service on May 15.
Coming to Xbox Game Pass: Forza Horizon 6, Mixtape, Subnautica 2, and More
Microsoft has announced several new games coming to Xbox Game Pass, including Forza Horizon 6 and Subnautica 2, available day one on May 19 and May 14 respectively. The service will also add Mixtape, Final Fantasy V, Ben 10 Power Trip, and many more titles throughout May. Several games are also scheduled to leave the Game Pass library on May 15.
Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum are getting Nintendo style handhelds this year
Retro Games Ltd, in partnership with Blaze Entertainment, is releasing new handheld versions of the Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum in October. Each handheld will come pre-loaded with 25 classic games and feature a 4.3-inch IPS screen, priced at £109.99.
Two computer giants of the 80s - the Spectrum and C64 - are being turned into pocket-sized handhelds by the makers of Evercade
Blaze Entertainment, through its Hyper Mega Tech division, is releasing handheld versions of the classic 1980s computers ZX Spectrum and Commodore 64 in October. Both devices, named The Spectrum Handheld and The C64 Handheld, feature a 4.3-inch screen, built-in controls, and come pre-loaded with 25 games each. They are priced at £109.99, with limited edition versions available for £129.99.
Commodore 64 THEC64 and The Spectrum Handhelds Arrive in 2026
Blaze Entertainment announced new handheld gaming devices, THEC64 and The Spectrum, inspired by the classic Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum computers. These clamshell-style handhelds will launch in October 2026, each pre-loaded with 25 games, and will be available in standard and collector's editions.
Here's your next batch of Xbox Game Pass games for April
Microsoft has announced new games coming to Xbox Game Pass in April, including Kiln, Aphelion, and Trepang2. Several titles will also be leaving the service on April 30th. New additions span various genres and platforms, with some games available via Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.
Xbox Game Pass April 2026 Wave 2 Adds Final Fantasy V, Trepang2, More
Microsoft has announced the second wave of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in April 2026, including Final Fantasy V, Trepang2, and Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard from Vampire Survivors. Several titles, such as Citizen Sleeper and Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2, will be leaving the service on April 30, 2026.
Coming to Xbox Game Pass: Kiln, Aphelion, Final Fantasy V, and More
Xbox Game Pass is adding several new titles in late April and early May, including Little Rocket Lab, Vampire Crawlers, Kiln, Aphelion, Trepang2, Heroes of Might & Magic: Olden Era, Sledding Game, TerraTech Legion, and Final Fantasy V. Several games are also leaving the service on April 30.
Game Pass Gets Creative – Fresh Additions Hit, Including Two Day One Drops
Microsoft's Game Pass service is adding several new titles, including two day-one drops: Vampire Crawlers and Kiln. Little Rocket Lab and SOPA: Tale of the Stolen Potato are also expanding their availability within different Game Pass tiers. These additions are available across cloud, console, and PC platforms.
