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Hard Work Pays off as Shard Squad Comes to XBOX
Shard Squad, a bullet heaven roguelite developed by Brazilian studio The Root Studios and published by Nuntius Games, is now available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC with Xbox Play Anywhere support. The game features adorable pixel art monsters called Shards that players recruit and evolve to create powerful synergies against enemy hordes. Director Rennan Costa expressed that the Xbox release fulfills a lifelong dream for the studio, which is releasing its first game.
How Real Houseplant Horticulture Inspired Leafy Corner
Leafy Corner, a cozy shop management game inspired by real-life houseplants and horticulture, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC. Developed by a husband-and-wife team, the game allows players to grow, care for, and sell over 100 unique plants, discover variegations, and decorate their shop.
Best New Xbox And Game Pass Games For August 2026
August 2026 is set to be a strong month for Xbox and Game Pass, featuring a diverse lineup of new releases. Highlights include the action RPG Beast of Reincarnation and the story-driven Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, both launching day one on Game Pass. Other notable titles span genres like survival horror, strategy, and multiplayer warfare, offering something for every player.
Guillermo Del Toro Begged For An Easier Dead Cells, And The Game’s Devs Answered His Call
Filmmaker Guillermo del Toro expressed a desire for a less punishing version of the game Dead Cells, specifically requesting a mode without respawning for older players. Motion Twin responded by highlighting the game's existing Assist Mode, which allows players to respawn at checkpoints rather than restarting entire runs, and offers other accessibility options like adjustable damage and auto-hit settings.
EA Sports FC 26 may have almost 10 million daily active users, a far larger player count than public data may have you believe
A content creator claims an EA developer revealed that EA Sports FC 26 hit a peak of 9.8 million daily active users last month, significantly higher than publicly available Steam data suggests. This surge in players is attributed to the FIFA World Cup and in-game content, particularly in the Ultimate Team mode.
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for August 3 to 7
Xbox has announced a slate of new games arriving on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC between August 3rd and August 7th. Titles include "Beast of Reincarnation," "Kynseed," "Detective Holmes: Hidden Objects," "Space Tail: Definitive Edition," and many more, with several also available on Game Pass.
Leafy Corner – Put Down Roots In A Cozy Plant Shop Adventure
Leafy Corner, a cozy plant shop management game developed and published by Fireline Games, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows PC. The game focuses on nurturing and selling over 100 real-world plants, customizing the shop, and building customer reputation rather than fast-paced profit chasing.
Bee With Gun – As Bonkers As It Sounds?
Bee With Gun, a tower defense shooter from Petite Games and Ratalaika Games, is now available on PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch for £4.99. The game tasks players with defending a hive by guiding a weapon-wielding bee through 40 levels, utilizing various defensive towers and offensive strategies.
For The First Time, Doom And Its Composer Will Melt Faces In Real Life
Composer Mick Gordon will perform the Doom soundtrack live with a band and orchestra for the first time at the UK's Radar Festival. This marks his first full-length concert featuring the iconic music from Doom and Doom Eternal. Gordon hopes this event will encourage more collaborations between game music and live festivals.
Roblox Q2 revenue rises 36% to $1.5bn
Roblox reported a 36% year-over-year revenue increase to $1.5 billion for its second quarter, despite a shortfall in net bookings attributed to reduced per-hour monetization among younger users. The company saw a 10% rise in average daily active users, with significant growth in international markets, and continues to focus on capturing a larger share of the global gaming market.
Project Neon Blasts Onto Xbox With A Mission To Save Earth – By Invading Mars
Project Neon, a new vertical shoot 'em up from developer and publisher FULLSET, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows PC. The game tasks players with saving Earth by invading Mars, dismantling planetary defense networks, and battling colossal bosses in fast-paced, 16-bit inspired action.
HAMVENTURE Trots Onto Xbox With 40 Puzzle-Filled Platforming Challenges
HAMVENTURE, a new puzzle platformer developed and published by YUME GAME STUDIO, has launched on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows PC. The game features 40 levels with platforming and puzzle elements, challenging players to navigate traps and hazards. Bundles including HAMVENTURE and another YUME GAME STUDIO title, Lara Returns to the Castle, are also available.
Diablo 4 Season 15 Is Adding Stone Of Jordan And Other Iconic Items From Diablo’s Past
Diablo 4 Season 15 will reintroduce iconic items from the franchise's past, including the Stone of Jordan and Ring of Royal Grandeur, as permanent additions. A public test realm will be available from August 4-11, showcasing new systems and 10 returning 'Legacy Uniques' from Diablo, Diablo 2, and Diablo 3. Season 15 will also feature new overland activities, a 'Rebirth' feature for characters, and the 'Soul Splinters' power system.
Shard Squad – Colourful Creature Combat And Endless Team Building
Shard Squad, an action roguelite focused on assembling elemental creature teams, has launched on PC and consoles including Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch for £5.79. Developed by The Root Studios and published by Nuntius Games, the game features over 28 playable Shards with unique traits and evolved forms, encouraging strategic squad combinations and synergies. The game offers a campaign lasting around 20 hours, with 10 maps, 59 boss battles, and local co-op.
Free Play Days – WWE 2K26, Polterguys: Possession Party and Wildgate
Xbox is offering Free Play Days for WWE 2K26 and Wildgate for all Xbox members. Polterguys: Possession Party is also available for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and Essential members. Players can download and play these titles during the event period and can purchase them at a discounted price to keep their progress.
GTA Online Summer Heist Event Is Live – Panther Statue Returns With Huge Cash Rewards
The Grand Theft Auto Online Summer Heist Event is now live, offering boosted payouts on classic heists and the return of the Panther Statue until August 12th. Players can earn double GTA$ on The Fleeca Heist and The Pacific Standard Heist in the first week, with the Panther Statue available in The Cayo Perico Heist during the second week. The event also includes free GTA$1,000,000 for logging in between August 6th and 12th, along with discounts on properties and vehicles.
Turnip Mountain Wants You To Climb Smarter, Not Harder!
Turnip Mountain, a physics-based climbing adventure game developed and published by JanduSoft, has launched on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch. The game features a unique two-handed control system where each arm is controlled independently, requiring players to carefully manage balance and momentum. It also includes a local co-op mode where two players control one arm each, and offers multiple routes and unlockable cosmetic rewards.
Mechaconda Slithers Onto PC And Console – Bullet Hell Mayhem And A Mechanical Twist
Mechaconda, an arcade shooter combining snake-like growth mechanics with roguelite progression and bullet hell elements, is now available on PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch for £6.69. Developed by Nato Games and published by QUByte Interactive, the game features a mechanical serpent battling Dr. EVIL's forces with upgradeable weapon segments and multiple game modes.
HARDWIRED: Ghost In The Reset – A Stylish Solo-Built Cyberpunk Shooter
HARDWIRED: Ghost In The Reset, a solo-developed cyberpunk action adventure shooter, has launched on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC for £12.49. The game features fast-paced gunplay, a dystopian setting in the city of Omnia, and a narrative exploring identity and artificial intelligence through the relationship between protagonist Kay and a prototype named Icarus.
FC 27 Platform Guide: PC Requirements, Dual Entitlement, Cross-Gen Availability & More
EA Sports FC 27 will be available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Nintendo Switch. While the game supports cross-gen play and Dual Entitlement within the same console family, resource-intensive features like The Grounds open-world mode will be restricted to current-generation consoles and PC. PC system requirements have also been detailed.