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Next Week on XBOX: New Games for September 14 to 18
Microsoft has announced a slate of new games coming to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Game Pass between September 14 and 18. Titles include TCG Card Shop Simulator, RuneScape: Dragonwilds, Aniimo, Train Sim World 7, and Dune: Awakening, among many others across various genres.
Take A Break With Dominus Mahjong Arcana On Xbox
Dominus Mahjong Arcana is now available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC for £4.19. Developed and published by YUME GAMES, the game offers 40 levels of Mahjong puzzles with gradually increasing difficulty, charming visuals, and a soothing soundtrack. Bundles combining Dominus Mahjong Arcana with Golden Traverse are also available.
Extinction Isn’t An Option In Dino Odyssey
Dino Odyssey, a pixel-art platformer/adventure game, is now available for PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch for £4.99. Developed by Nibb Games and published by Ratalaika Games, the game tasks players with rescuing dinosaur eggs across 50 levels to prevent extinction.
Free Play Days – EA Sports Madden NFL 27, Borderlands 4, F1 25 2026 Season Edition, Dustborn, and More
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and Essential members can play Borderlands 4, F1 25: 2026 Season Edition, Surviving Mars: Relaunched, and CarX Drift Racing Online for free from September 10-13. Dustborn will have a two-hour trial during the same period. EA Sports Madden NFL 27 is also available as a free trial for all Xbox members.
Mole Mine Boom Wants You To Blow Up Its Puzzles
Mole Mine Boom, a logic puzzle game developed and published by Afil Games, has been released on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows PC for £4.19. The game challenges players to strategically use demolition charges to guide ore carts to their loading stations across 30 levels.
Murder Or Motorhomes? Ocean Media Brings Two New Hidden Object Games To Xbox
Ocean Media has released two new hidden object games on Xbox: Mirrors of Deception: The Silver Peaks Secret and Motorhome: Traveling North America 2 Collector's Edition. Both titles are available on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S for £8.39 each, offering distinct gameplay experiences from murder mystery to cross-country travel.
Triomatica Games Drops Chapter 1 of I Want to Play the Villain! on Mobile
Triomatica Games has released Chapter 1 of its theatre-themed logic puzzle game, I Want to Play the Villain!, as a free standalone mobile demo titled Villain!. The full game, featuring hand-drawn 2D animation and a modular narrative structure, is slated for release across PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch in early 2027.
Brazilian Point-and-Click Narrative Game Au Revoir Announced for Consoles
The point-and-click narrative adventure game Au Revoir, developed by Invisible Studio, is set to launch on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch on September 17th, 2026. The game, which previously released on PC, features a neon-noir retrofuturistic setting in 2071, exploring themes of immortality, consciousness transfer, and artificial intelligence.
Sunset Overdrive Was the Highlight of the Otherwise-Rough Xbox One Era and Remains Criminally Underrated
Sunset Overdrive is highlighted as the standout exclusive of the Xbox One era, with the author arguing it remains criminally underrated. The game's success is credited with paving the way for Insomniac's later Marvel's Spider-Man titles, though it never received a PlayStation 4 port despite its critical acclaim.
Available for XBOX Insiders: More Ways to Customize, Play, and Connect
Xbox Insiders can now test new console features including customizable startup animations, profile badge showcases, and a local search function for games and achievements. Updates also improve Xbox Remote Play streaming quality up to 1440p and allow downloads to continue in the background while streaming cloud games. Voice Clarity for party chat is also being tested on Xbox Series X|S.
Valheim Is Finally Complete As The Viking Survival Hit Launches In Full
Valheim has officially launched its 1.0 version after years in Early Access, making the Viking survival adventure available in its complete form on Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Developed by Iron Gate and published by Coffee Stain Publishing, the game invites players to explore a procedurally generated world inspired by Norse mythology, gather resources, build settlements, and battle powerful bosses.
No Man's Sky 10th anniversary update is here, and that means orbital bases, space station ownership - and yes, you can finally fly to the sun
Hello Games has released the 10th anniversary 'Cosmos' update for No Man's Sky, overhauling space with features like orbital bases, space station ownership, and alliances. Players can now build anywhere in space, purchase and customize space stations, and explore revamped asteroid belts. The update also introduces new points of interest, salvageable space hulks, and the ability to fly to the system's sun for the first time.
Doom is coming to Black Ops 7 in new Halloween event as final season revealed ahead of Modern Warfare 4 launch
Activision has revealed the final season for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, featuring a Doom crossover and Halloween-themed content. The update includes a new Doom Slayer operator skin, weapon rewards, and a limited-time event pass. A single new map, Quantum, is added alongside a new version of Homestead called Bloodstead, and the return of the Hordepoint mode.
FromSoftware patches Elden Ring to stop players sharing the Tarnished Edition Switch 2 extras for free
FromSoftware has released patch 1.17.1 for Elden Ring across all platforms to address an exploit that allowed players to share DLC items from the Tarnished Edition without owning the add-on. The patch specifically targets the multiplayer issue where DLC items could be obtained under specific conditions, ensuring they are correctly removed from the inventory when traded.
Shuffle Up! Jewel Match Solitaire X Arrives On Xbox
Jewel Match Solitaire X has been released on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, featuring over 500 levels, multiple solitaire variants, and bonus stages like Mahjong and Match-2. Developed by Suricate Software and published by Ocean Media, the game offers a substantial package for fans of card-based puzzle games.
A Very Sneaky Kitty Stars In Cats Around Us: Black Cat
Cats Around Us: Black Cat, a new hidden object game where players search for a titular black cat among other hidden items, has been released on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The game features five comic-book style pages, jigsaw puzzles, and a photo mode, and is the second entry in the series following Cats Around Us: Giant Cat.
Toro 2 Lets You Chase Bullfighting Stardom
Toro 2, a third-person 3D bullfighting simulator, is launching on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch. Developed and published by Recotechnology, the game challenges players to become a star matador by learning new moves, traveling to famous bullrings, and customizing their character. It also features a local Versus Mode where one player controls the matador and the other the bull.
Mega Man: Dual Override Launches in Spring 2027, Feature Proto Man As Playable Character
Capcom announced during a Nintendo Direct that Mega Man: Dual Override will launch in Spring 2027. The side-scrolling platformer will feature Proto Man as a playable character with a unique moveset, including a shield and boomerang attack. Players can also utilize a chip system for character customization and a powerful Dual Override mode.
Culdcept The First Saturn Tribute Finally Brings The 1997 Classic West
Culdcept The First Saturn Tribute, a 1997 classic originally released in Japan, has finally received its first Western release on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. Developed by CITY CONNECTION and published by Clear River Games, this title blends board game strategy with deck-building mechanics, offering over 300 cards and modern conveniences like a Rewind feature.
Xbox disc-to-digital missing Elden Ring and Final Fantasy as publishers including Bandai Namco, Square Enix, Ubisoft,…
Microsoft's new Xbox disc-to-digital initiative is facing criticism as major publishers like Bandai Namco, Square Enix, Ubisoft, and Sega are reportedly not supporting the program. This means popular games such as Elden Ring and Final Fantasy will not be eligible, raising concerns about its effectiveness as a game preservation tool.
