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After playing Modern Warfare 4 I'm pretty certain that Call of Duty multiplayer is firing on all cylinders once…
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is a polished first-person shooter that significantly improves upon previous entries by dropping support for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Developed by Infinity Ward, the game features enhanced movement, weapon handling, and visual detail, with a focus on balanced firefights and refined TTK. The multiplayer experience includes new features like the Apex Attachment system and a redesigned Gunsmith, alongside a campaign and a returning DMZ mode, aiming to revitalize the franchise.
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The space-themed farming simulator Farlands, developed with Eric Rodriguez, will leave Early Access on July 16th and is available now as a demo on Steam, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and Xbox One. Players will manage a farm on a barren planet, explore other celestial bodies for resources, and can even marry characters they meet.
Find the Cats Review | TheXboxHub
Find the Cats offers a unique pixel art style for the hidden object genre, but its short length and easily discoverable cats limit its appeal. While the detailed dioramas are visually appealing, the game can be completed in under ten minutes, with only ten cats per level and no replayability features. The reviewer suggests that future installments should address the lack of challenge and provide more reasons to return to the game.
Milo Paws and Buoys Review | TheXboxHub
Milo Paws and Buoys is a competent, albeit uninspired, sokoban puzzle game where players guide a cat lifeguard to push buoys back to cats. While it executes the core mechanics well with smooth controls and a pleasant presentation, it lacks any unique ideas or mechanics to make it stand out from other similar titles. The game was enjoyed for an evening but ultimately deleted, leaving no lasting impression.
Evening Reading - June 17, 2026
This edition of Evening Reading covers several gaming news items including the launch of Pokemon Champions on mobile, Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions' early access, and Epic Games' stance on generative AI in Unreal Engine 6. It also notes the upcoming release of Grand Theft Auto 5's first new heist in years and the porting of Call of Duty: Black Ops and Black Ops 2 to PlayStation consoles.
Daily Video Game Deals Jun 18 – The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak II, Terrifier: The ARTcade Game, Farmagia, Raidou: Remastered & More
Daily video game deals for June 18th include discounts on The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak II, Terrifier: The ARTcade Game, Farmagia, and Raidou: Remastered. These deals are available across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC platforms. Additionally, Citizen Sleeper and ROBOBEAT are currently free on the Epic Games Store.
Digital versions of Grand Theft Auto 5 on PS4 and Xbox One are now eligible for free upgrades
Rockstar Games announced that digital versions of Grand Theft Auto 5 on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One can now be upgraded to the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions at no additional cost. This offer applies to PC users as well, allowing them to upgrade to the Enhanced version for free. New content, including The Kortz Center Heist, is also coming to GTA Online in July.
PS5 Players Surprised With Free Upgrade of the Most Popular PS4 Game
Rockstar Games is offering a free upgrade for Grand Theft Auto V to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S for owners of the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions. This allows players to experience the game on current-generation consoles and access the latest version of GTA Online. Grand Theft Auto VI is slated for release on November 19, 2026.
Rockstar makes GTA 5 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S a free upgrade
Rockstar is offering free upgrades for Grand Theft Auto 5 from PlayStation 4 and Xbox One to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S starting June 18th. This upgrade applies to digital copies on Xbox One, while physical Xbox One copies are excluded. The current-generation versions of Grand Theft Auto 5 feature enhancements like 4K resolution, 60fps, ray tracing, and faster loading times.
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Rockstar Games is offering free current-generation upgrades for Grand Theft Auto 5 to PlayStation 4 and Xbox One owners. Separately, some Xbox Series X owners are still experiencing issues with backward compatibility for certain 360 games.
Free GTA 5 current gen upgrade for PS4 and Xbox One players coming this week
Rockstar Games is offering a free upgrade for Grand Theft Auto 5 to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S for players who own the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions, starting June 18, 2026. This offer applies to digital copies on Xbox One and all versions on PlayStation 4 and PC. The enhanced version includes graphical improvements and new features, with progress migration also supported.
GTA 5 For PS5 And Xbox Series X|S Will Be Free For Last-Gen Owners This Week
Rockstar Games is offering a free upgrade for Grand Theft Auto V to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S for owners of the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One digital versions, starting June 18. This offer precedes the release of Grand Theft Auto VI on November 19 and a new update for Grand Theft Auto Online in July. Grand Theft Auto V has sold over 230 million copies worldwide.
Rockstar gives free GTA 5 upgrades to PS4 and Xbox One players ahead of GTA Online's next heist in July and GTA 6…
Rockstar announced that Grand Theft Auto Online's next heist, The Kortz Center Heist, will be released in July. Players who own Grand Theft Auto 5 on PlayStation 4 or Xbox One will receive a free upgrade to the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions. The update also includes new content and bonuses for players preparing for the upcoming heist.
Maseylia: Echoes of the Past Confirmed for Consoles, Physical Editions Announced for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch
Sol Brothers and Nejcraft have announced that Maseylia: Echoes of the Past, a 3D Metroidvania inspired by Metroid Prime, will be released on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One following its PC launch. Physical editions for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch have also been confirmed and are available for preorder.
Grand Theft Auto V PS5 and Xbox Series upgrades become free on June 18
Rockstar Games announced that owners of Grand Theft Auto V on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One can upgrade to the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series versions for free starting June 18. Previously, upgrades were either paid or required purchasing the new version separately. The PC version also received enhancements for free, including ray-traced ambient occlusion and global illumination.
Rockstar Dishes Out Free GTA 5 Current-Gen Upgrades to PS4 and Xbox One Owners
Rockstar Games is offering free current-generation upgrades for digital owners of Grand Theft Auto V on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. This allows players to transition their existing digital copies to the newer console versions at no additional cost.
Grand Theft Auto V gets free upgrades on Xbox and PlayStation
Rockstar Games announced that current-generation upgrades for Grand Theft Auto V will be free for owners on Xbox One and PlayStation 4 starting June 18th. Previously, these upgrades cost $10, while PC players received them for free with additional features. The "Kortz Center Heist" update for Grand Theft Auto Online also launches concurrently.
Capcom Confirms Gamescom 2026 Participation With Line-up Including Onimusha: Way Of The Sword And Global Playable Debuts of Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen And Mega Man: Dual Override
Capcom has confirmed its participation in Gamescom 2026, showcasing a lineup that includes Onimusha: Way of the Sword, Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen, Mega Man: Dual Override, and Street Fighter 6. Attendees will have the first public hands-on opportunity with Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen. The event will feature extensive playable demos and live-streamed programs.
Mythical Sandbox RPG “The Scroll of Taiwu: Beyond the Dome” Launches into 1.0 Today
The Scroll of Taiwu: Beyond the Dome, a sandbox RPG with over 3.4 million players in Early Access, has officially launched its 1.0 version on PC via Steam. Developer ConchShip Games also announced that the game will be released on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One. The 1.0 release includes an official English localization and new features such as seasonal weather effects and CG-animated cutscenes.
Call of Duty: Vanguard Releases on Xbox Game Pass
Call of Duty: Vanguard is now available on Xbox Game Pass for Cloud, Console, and PC, starting June 17, 2026. The addition includes the full campaign, over 20 multiplayer maps, and the Zombies co-op mode. This move by Microsoft follows their acquisition of Activision Blizzard, expanding the Game Pass library with older Call of Duty titles.
