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Next Week on XBOX: New Games for August 10 to 14
This weekly feature highlights new games arriving on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Game Pass between August 10 and 14. Titles include EA Sports Madden NFL 27, Sandustry, Hell Let Loose: Vietnam, and many more across various genres.
Monsters are Coming! – A New Day One Game Pass Drop Now On Xbox And Play Anywhere
Monsters Are Coming! Rock & Road, a genre-bending roguelite tower defense game, has launched on PC Game Pass and is now also available on Xbox Series X|S. Developed by Ludogram and published by Raw Fury, the game challenges players to protect a moving city from hordes of monsters by fortifying defenses, gathering resources, and fighting directly as a leveled-up peon.
Gears of War: E-Day Open Beta dates, times, rewards and content
The open beta for Gears of War: E-Day will be split into two phases, with early access for pre-orders and Game Pass Ultimate/PC Game Pass members running from August 6th to August 10th. The open beta for everyone else will take place from August 13th to August 17th. The beta will feature Horde and Versus modes, with specific rewards available for players who reach certain milestones.
There are a few gooduns in August's Xbox Game Pass line-up, including a surprisingly sexy, and funny, furniture dating sim
Xbox has announced its Game Pass additions for early August, featuring new titles like the action RPG Beast of Reincarnation and the unique furniture dating sim Date Everything!. The lineup also includes the Gears of War: E-Day open beta and other games such as Grounded 2 and PowerWash Simulator 2. This comes amidst significant restructuring within Microsoft's Xbox division, with new Xbox boss Asha Sharma recently reducing Game Pass prices to boost subscriber numbers.
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault Exits Early Access on September 2nd
Digital Sun's Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault will exit Early Access on September 2nd, launching version 1.0 for PC, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. The update includes new weapon aspects, armor, a machine gun gadget, shop upgrades, and the addition of the Endless Void armor. The game will also feature an endgame Endless Vault 7 and a challenging Hardcore Mode.
Subscriptions, Clouds, and Streams
Xbox has announced its upcoming lineup of 11 titles for Game Pass, which will include a beta for Gears of War E-Day. The article also touches upon the broader trends of cloud gaming and subscription services within the industry.
Gears of War: E-Day Open Beta Leads Xbox Game Pass August 2026 Lineup
The Xbox Game Pass lineup for August 2026 will include the open beta for Gears of War: E-Day, available to Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers. Several other games are also set to join the service during the first half of the month.
Beast of Reincarnation Roars Onto Game Pass, Xbox, PlayStation, PC – Game Freak’s Ambitious Action RPG Has Arrived
GAME FREAK's new action RPG, Beast of Reincarnation, has launched on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and PlayStation 5, and is available day one on Game Pass. The game features fast-paced combat, a post-apocalyptic Japan setting, and a story centered on a girl named Emma and her dog, Koo. It is priced at £49.99 for the Standard Edition.
Gears of War: E-Day Beta, Beast of Reincarnation, and More Headline Wave 1 of Game Pass in August
Microsoft's Game Pass service is adding several titles in August, including a beta for Gears of War: E-Day starting August 6th for Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers. Other new additions include Beast of Reincarnation, Monsters are Coming!, PowerWash Simulator 2, Bounty Star, Grounded 2, and more. Several games will also be leaving the service on August 15th.
Celebrating 25 Years of Play: New Community Designs, XBOX Updates, FanFest Tour Dates, and More
Xbox is celebrating its 25th anniversary with new community-created designs for gamerpics and themes, curated Game Pass collections featuring classic titles, and the announcement of its FanFest Tour dates. Players can also receive a special 25th Anniversary profile badge.
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.
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.
Xbox hardware revenue fell by $1.7 billion during fiscal 2026
Xbox hardware revenue saw a significant decrease of 7%, approximately $1.7 billion, in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. This decline is attributed to reduced console sales and a 5% drop in Xbox content and services revenue, despite growth in Xbox Game Pass. Microsoft also faces ongoing challenges with component shortages and has implemented mass layoffs across its gaming division.
Mistfall Hunter Showcases The Versatile Mercenary Class In New Trailer
Bellring Games has released a new trailer showcasing the Mercenary class in Mistfall Hunter, highlighting its ability to switch between a sword and shield for nimble attacks and a hammer for hyper armor. The PvEvP extraction Souls-like game will launch on July 30th for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC, and will be available on Game Pass at launch.
Beast of Reincarnation Could Be Game Freak’s Biggest Breakout Yet
Beast of Reincarnation presents a significant opportunity for Game Freak to shift its public perception beyond its established Pokemon franchise. The article compares its potential impact to that of Black Myth: Wukong, highlighting Beast of Reincarnation's ambitious action RPG gameplay, mature dystopian Japanese setting, and unique dual-character combat system as key differentiators. Success for the game, available day-one on Game Pass, will be measured not just by sales but by its ability to establish a new identity for Game Freak and prove its capability in creating original, mature titles.
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for July 27 to 31
Xbox has announced a slate of new games arriving on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Game Pass between July 27th and July 31st. Titles include remakes like Halo: Campaign Evolved, new adventures such as Dispatch and Mistfall Hunter, and various other genres like city builders, RPGs, and puzzle games.
The Best Underrated Indie Games on Xbox You May Have Missed
This article highlights several underrated indie games available on Xbox that players may have missed, emphasizing their unique mechanics, art styles, and storytelling. It discusses why indie games thrive on Xbox, mentioning factors like creative freedom and support from platforms like Game Pass. Featured titles include Tunic, Signalis, Death's Door, Planet of Lana, and Nobody Saves the World, each offering distinct experiences.
Free Play Days – For Honor, Bleach Rebirth of Souls, Metal Gear Solid – Master Collection Version, and More
Xbox is offering several games for free during Free Play Days, including Tides of Tomorrow and Metal Gear Solid – Master Collection Version for Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and Essential members. Additionally, For Honor, Bleach Rebirth of Souls, and Killing Floor 3 are available for all Xbox members to play for a limited time.
Halo: Campaign Evolved – The Brand New Features in This Remake of A Classic
Halo: Campaign Evolved, a remake of Halo: Combat Evolved, launches July 28, 2026, with early access for Premium Edition owners starting July 23. The remake features updated visuals powered by Unreal Engine 5, three new story missions, four-player online co-op with cross-play, and new gameplay modifiers called Skulls. It will be available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, cloud, and Game Pass, with cross-progression across Xbox, PC, Steam, and PlayStation 5.
Shift At Midnight Turns A Routine Night Shift Into A Fight For Game Pass Survival
Shift At Midnight, a co-op horror and simulation game, has launched on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Steam, and is available on Day One with Game Pass. The game challenges players to manage a gas station while identifying and surviving against non-human customers. It features investigation mechanics, survival horror elements, and multiplayer with proximity chat.
