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Free Play Days – House Flipper 2, Blades of Fire and Assetto Corsa Competizione
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and Essential members can play House Flipper 2, Blades of Fire, and Assetto Corsa Competizione for free from June 25 to June 28. Players can download the games via the Xbox Store and continue playing with limited-time discounts after the event.
SnowRunner Heads Into The Jungle With Season 18: Patch & Power
SnowRunner's Season 18, titled 'Patch & Power', is now available, introducing the game's first jungle region set in Chiapas, Mexico. This new season adds two maps and two new trucks, offering a different environmental challenge for players. The update is available on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S, with a Nintendo Switch version planned for July 7th.
SnowRunner Travels to the Jungles of Mexico for Season 18: Patch & Power, Out Now on PC, PlayStation & Xbox
Focus Entertainment and Saber Interactive have launched Season 18: Patch & Power for SnowRunner, introducing a new Mexican jungle biome in Chiapas for Year 5 Pass owners. The update, available now on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox consoles, adds two new trucks and will arrive on Nintendo Switch 2 on July 7, bringing full crossplay functionality.
Ratatan - An Apology and Notice Regarding Launch Delay
The release of the rhythm roguelike action game 'Ratatan' has been postponed from June 25, 2026, to October 15, 2026. Developer Ratata Arts cited the need for further improvements to multiplayer stability, bug fixes based on Steam Early Access feedback, and final adjustments across platforms. Players who pre-ordered will receive Deluxe bonus content as compensation.
Captain Soda Out Now On PC And Nintendo Switch™, Switch Physical Edition Launches This July
The arcade platform shooter Captain Soda has launched digitally on PC and Nintendo Switch, with a physical edition for Nintendo Switch releasing on July 30, 2026. Developed by Ray Flower Games and published by Leoful, the game features a campaign mode with three worlds and a roguelike Endless mode. Captain Soda is also slated for release on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One in 2026.
Believe it or not, there was a push for a Destiny dating sim at Bungie once, and it had a proper pitch deck and everything
Former Bungie employees revealed that a Destiny dating sim was pitched internally, inspired by games like Dream Daddy. Despite having a detailed pitch deck and a "Hard No" from leadership, the concept was explored during internal game jam events. This revelation comes as more details about Destiny 2's development and Bungie's near-shutdown before the Sony acquisition emerge.
Ex-Fable devs' Stardew Valley-like is coming to consoles in August
Kynseed, a life simulation game developed by PixelCount Studios, featuring former Fable developers, is launching on consoles including Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S on August 4. The game, often compared to Stardew Valley, will include a new tavern management system, a feature highly requested by the PC community.
Black Desert preps pirate fleet for console and class balancing for PC, adds pirate hunts on mobile
Black Desert is rolling out updates across its different versions. The console version will receive the Margoria pirate fleet and new solo instances, while the PC version focuses on class balancing and improvements to the Edania boss fight. Black Desert Mobile introduces weekly pirate hunt missions and UI updates.
The Story Behind Mousebusters’ Pixel-Art Ghost Hunting, Out Now on XBOX
Mousebusters, a cozy pixel-art adventure game from Odencat, is now available on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. The game combines humor, action, and a heartfelt story inspired by the creator's experiences living in apartments worldwide. Players take on the role of a mouse who must exorcise ghosts haunting the building's residents.
Available for XBOX Insiders: Updates to Gamertags, Game Hubs, and Wishlists
Microsoft is rolling out new Xbox Insider features for Alpha Skip-Ahead users, including expanded 15-character gamertags, Xbox 360 achievement tracking in game hubs, and the ability to play games via cloud gaming while they update. Players can also now add any game to their wishlist directly from game cards.
“Abelard, Announce That Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader Has Sold More Than 2 Million Copies!"
Owlcat Games announced that Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader has sold over 2 million copies across PC and consoles since its 2023 launch. A physical "Voidfarer Edition" will be released on October 15, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2, including the base game and two DLCs.
Assassins Creed Black Flag buried treasure guide
This guide details the locations of all buried treasure maps and their corresponding treasure spots in Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag. Players must first find the treasure maps to unearth the riches hidden across the Caribbean. The guide lists 22 map and treasure locations, often rewarding players with Reales and unique design plans.
Waiting for GTA 6's PC release might save you dropping an extra $20 for access to some special shops, based on my wading through GTA 5's editions soup
This article speculates on whether PC players will receive Grand Theft Auto 6's ultimate edition bonuses, such as access to special shops, for free at launch, drawing parallels with Grand Theft Auto 5's various editions. It suggests that Rockstar Games might bundle these extras to encourage PC players to purchase the game again, potentially saving them from paying extra for in-game content.
Tale of Dark Lands Review | TheXboxHub
Tale of Dark Lands is a low-budget action-adventure game with a familiar structure and a cozy feel, featuring a lonely warrior hired to save a village from goblin attacks. While the gameplay loop of upgrading equipment in the village and completing missions in large, sometimes empty, maps can become repetitive, the game offers a relaxing experience with simple combat mechanics, crafting, and charming low-poly visuals. Despite its limitations, the game is considered a worthwhile purchase given its low price point.
Age Of Empires Mobile: PC Edition Is A Different Kind Of Empire Builder
Age of Empires Mobile: PC Edition, a free-to-play version of the mobile strategy game, is now available on PC via the Xbox Store and Steam. This version is rebuilt for mouse and keyboard controls, featuring a faster pace and enhanced visuals, but is not available on Xbox consoles. It supports cross-play and cross-progression with the mobile version.
Bastion Break Sends A Lone Knight Into War!
Bastion Break, a 2D action platformer developed by Synnergy Circle Games, is now available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC for £4.19. The game puts players in the role of a lone knight, Kael Draven, who must single-handedly fight against the invading Empire of Valedorn.
Investigate An Abandoned Hotel In GHOST At DAWN, Out Now On Xbox
GHOST at DAWN, a detective noir survival horror game, is now available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC with Xbox Play Anywhere support. Players step into the shoes of private eye Ben O'Hara in 1947 to investigate a missing girl in an abandoned hotel filled with the living dead. The game combines investigation elements with survival horror combat.
Rat Protocol Scurries Onto Consoles With Clever Puzzles And A Very Unfortunate Lab Rat
Rat Protocol, a puzzle game combining block-pushing mechanics with a sci-fi premise about an intelligent lab rat, has launched on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Developed by Pufferfish Digital and published by Eastasiasoft, the game challenges players to guide the rat through increasingly complex laboratory experiments. It has received positive reception, including a 3.5/5 review, for its smart puzzles and charming pixel-art presentation.
Survival Roguelike RPG Skyhill: Hotel Survival Is Now Out on Android
The survival roguelike RPG Skyhill: Hotel Survival, developed by Mandragora Games, has been released on Android. Originally launched in 2015, the game features turn-based combat, random room generation, and a post-apocalyptic setting where players must scavenge for supplies and fight mutated creatures.
PS5 Shovelware Dev Confirms 'Stricter' Publishing Guidelines from Sony
Sony has implemented stricter publishing guidelines for games on the PlayStation Store, leading Afil Games to confirm its future releases will not be available on PlayStation 5. The developer, known for low-effort titles, will also have its previous games removed from the store. Afil Games plans to focus on releasing titles for Xbox One, Xbox Series, Microsoft Store, and Nintendo Switch instead.
