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Joyride Through July With 12 Games Coming to GeForce NOW
NVIDIA's GeForce NOW cloud gaming service is adding 12 new games in July, including Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains and Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced. The service also highlights ongoing summer savings on its Performance and Ultimate memberships, allowing users to stream games across various devices with RTX-powered performance.
PS5 Getting Hit Xbox Console Exclusive RPG in October 2026
The prison-escape-themed RPG Back to the Dawn, originally a 2023 Xbox console exclusive, will be released on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch on October 22. Developed by Metal Head Games, the game previously launched on PC and Xbox after an early access period. A PlayStation 4 release is not planned.
Sony kills game ownership and says it's all your fault
Sony is phasing out physical game discs for new PlayStation titles by 2028, effectively ending the concept of game ownership as players will no longer be able to buy, sell, or preserve physical copies. This move, driven by business decisions and a lack of competition, raises concerns about game preservation, consumer rights, and the loss of tangible connection to games and their creators.
"RIP PLAYSTATION 1994-2026" - Players are flocking to Sony's old PS4 anti-DRM video in the wake of its shock decision to scrap physical games
Sony announced it will cease production of physical discs for PlayStation games starting January 2028, shifting to an all-digital future. This decision has sparked significant backlash from players concerned about anti-consumer practices and the loss of permanent ownership. In response, gamers have revisited a 2013 anti-DRM video featuring Shuhei Yoshida and Adam Boyes, highlighting the perceived shift in Sony's player-centric stance.
Xbox Reportedly Testing Feature Allowing You To Digitize Physical Discs
Xbox is reportedly testing a new feature called 'Disc2Digital' that would allow users to digitize their physical game discs and add them to their Xbox account. This feature would only apply to Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S games, with older Xbox 360 discs not supported. The move comes amid industry trends towards digital-only releases and potential future console designs without disc drives.
Nom Nom: Cozy Forest Café Brings Cozy Baking Beats to Consoles on July 15
The cozy baking simulation game Nom Nom: Cozy Forest Café, developed by Anaïs Salla and published by Entalto Publishing, will launch on PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch on July 15, 2026. The game features cafe management, creative customization, and rhythm-based baking mechanics set to comforting music.
Next Xbox, Project Helix, Will Reportedly Not Have a Disc Drive
Reports indicate the next Xbox console, codenamed Project Helix, will be a discless model, eliminating support for physical media. This follows PlayStation's announcement of ending physical disc production in 2028 and Rockstar Games' confirmation of no disc version for Grand Theft Auto VI. The move raises significant concerns for game preservation and the physical game market, with figures like Frank Cifaldi of the Video Game History Foundation highlighting the challenges for archiving digital-only content.
Decollate Decoration Review | TheXboxHub
Decollate Decoration is a retro-styled visual novel from KEMCO that deviates from the company's typical RPG fare. The game follows a deceased young girl who seeks to kill her love interest, featuring a simplistic gameplay loop centered around making choices over 49 days to achieve multiple endings. Despite its short length and minimal presentation, the narrative is described as surprisingly engaging and effective.
Xbox might be following PlayStation's lead, as new reports claim Microsoft is testing a new disc-to-digital game feature called 'Positron', and the next-gen Project Helix console won't have a disc drive
New reports suggest Microsoft is testing a 'Positron' feature allowing Xbox users to convert physical game discs to digital formats for Xbox One and Xbox Series X. Concurrently, a next-generation console codenamed 'Project Helix' is rumored to launch without a disc drive, mirroring Sony's move away from physical media.
FIFA Heroes is the Game of the Summer
FIFA Heroes, an arcade football game officially licensed by FIFA, has surpassed one million downloads and is being hailed as the Game of the Summer. The game has topped sports charts in the UK, Italy, France, and Australia, and became the number one overall app in Turkey. Daily player engagement remains high, with an average of 150,000 new users and 125,000 returning players each day.
Xbox sägs testa funktion för att digitalisera spelskivor
Xbox is reportedly testing a new feature that allows players to digitize their physical game discs, creating a digital license tied to the disc. This functionality is said to be limited to Xbox One and Xbox Series X games. The move comes as Sony plans to discontinue physical game releases on PlayStation consoles by 2028, raising questions about the future of physical media in gaming.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword gets an earlier release date
Capcom has announced that Onimusha: Way of the Sword will now be released on September 4, 2026, moving up from its original late September date. This earlier release is available on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. Pre-order bonuses will be available as early adopter rewards until September 24.
Evening Consolidation
Microsoft is reportedly testing a new Xbox feature aimed at preserving digital game collections as physical media declines. Meanwhile, PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for July have been announced, including Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, For the King II, and CrossCode.
Top 6 Best-Selling Games Of 2026, So Far
Alinea Analytics has released sales data for the first half of 2026, with Meccha Chameleon leading the charts with 13 million copies sold across PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. FC 26 and Resident Evil Requiem also showed strong performance, rounding out the top sellers.
Consoles continue their trend of just becoming worst PCs
The article argues that modern consoles like PlayStation and Xbox are becoming inferior versions of PCs, losing their unique advantages. Factors like the shift to digital-only, rising prices, and the diminishing value of exclusives are making PCs a more compelling and flexible gaming platform.
Sony to close down PlayStation Store on PS3 and PS Vita by July 2027
Sony is closing the PlayStation Store on PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita consoles globally in July 2027, citing the inability of these older systems to support modern commerce and payment processing updates. This decision impacts new content purchases on these platforms, which were originally released in 2006 and 2012 respectively. The article also briefly mentions Sony's plan to discontinue physical discs for new games from 2028 and a similar move by Xbox regarding disc drives.
Microsoft’s Reported Disc-To-Digital Xbox Plan Makes Sony’s Physical Media Exit Look Even Colder
Microsoft is reportedly testing a 'disc-to-digital' feature for Xbox, allowing players to convert physical game discs into digital downloads for certain titles. This move contrasts with Sony's reported exit from physical media for PlayStation in 2028 and aims to help preserve game libraries.
PlayStation to end physical disc production in 2028
Sony Interactive Entertainment announced that PlayStation will cease production of physical game discs in January 2028, shifting entirely to digital sales. This move aligns with consumer trends favoring digital distribution and follows similar strategies from Xbox and PC gaming. The decision raises concerns for physical media retailers and game preservation.
Xbox is reportedly considering dropping disc drives as it tests new feature that lets players digitize physical games
Xbox is reportedly exploring the possibility of removing disc drives from future consoles, similar to PlayStation's reported plans. Microsoft is testing a feature that would allow players to digitize their physical game collections for use on disc-less devices, though access may be revoked if the disc is shared or sold. This move could impact the playability of older Xbox titles.
Xbox is reportedly testing a way to digitize your disc-based games
Xbox is reportedly developing a feature that would allow users to digitize their physical disc-based games. This initiative aims to preserve access to older titles in an increasingly digital gaming landscape.