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Game Pass Levels Up Again With Gears Reloaded, Palworld 1.0 And More
Xbox Game Pass is adding several new titles in July, including the full release of Palworld 1.0 and the definitive remaster of Gears of War: Reloaded. Subscribers can also look forward to Winds of Arcana: Ruination and Tamashika. These additions span various genres and platforms, including PC, Xbox Series X|S, and cloud gaming.
Xbox Game Pass New Games For July Revealed
Xbox has revealed the first wave of games coming to Game Pass in July 2026, featuring a variety of genres and several day-one releases. Titles like Gears of War: Reloaded, PBA Pro Bowling 2026, and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 will be available on Xbox Series X, PC, and cloud platforms, with some requiring specific Game Pass tiers.
Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+ 2, The Planet Crafter, Palworld 1.0, and More
Xbox Game Pass is adding several new titles throughout July, including the full release of Palworld 1.0, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2, and Gears of War: Reloaded. The service will also feature updates for games like Wuthering Waves and League of Legends, while several titles are scheduled to leave the library on July 15.
Xbox Game Pass subscription numbers are reportedly well below where Microsoft wants them to be
Xbox Game Pass subscriber numbers have reportedly fallen to 30 million, significantly below Microsoft's target of 77 million by 2026. This decline follows a substantial price increase for Game Pass Ultimate and a change in strategy regarding day-one releases for Call of Duty titles. New Xbox CEO Asha Sharma cited Game Pass growth troubles as a reason for recent job cuts within the Xbox division.
Acclaimed PS5 roguelike shooter Saros gets a substantial free trial, but there's a catch
Housemarque has released a two-and-a-half-hour free trial for its PlayStation 5 roguelike shooter Saros. However, the trial is exclusively available to PlayStation Plus Premium subscribers, the highest tier of Sony's subscription service. Despite critical acclaim, Saros' sales have reportedly been slower than its predecessor, Returnal, leading to concerns about its commercial performance.
Nintendo Switch Online adds Clu Clu Land, Kuru Kuru Kururin icons
Nintendo Switch Online has added new retro icons for Clu Clu Land and Kuru Kuru Kururin to kick off August. Players can acquire these icons, featuring characters from the games, for 5 Platinum Points each via their respective system apps. Access to the Kuru Kuru Kururin icons requires the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack. These icons will be available until September 3, 2026.
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2, The Planet Crafter, and More Coming to Game Pass in July
Microsoft has announced the first wave of games coming to Game Pass in July, including Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 and The Planet Crafter. The service will also see additions like Winds of Arcana: Ruination, Gears of War: Reloaded, and PBA Pro Bowling 2026. Several titles, including EA Sports FC 24 and PowerWash Simulator, will be leaving the service on July 15th.
Step Into the Modern Era in EA SPORTS College Football 27 with EA Play
EA Play members can access an early 10-hour trial of EA SPORTS College Football 27, with progress carrying over to the full game. The subscription service also offers a Welcome Pack for the game and a 10% discount on EA digital purchases. Additional EA Play rewards are available for other titles like Apex Legends and Battlefield 6.
PlayStation Plus Free Games For July 2026 Revealed
Sony has revealed the free games for PlayStation Plus subscribers in July 2026, available starting July 7. The lineup includes Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, For the King 2, and CrossCode, all playable on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5.
Apple Arcade Adds These New Games In July
Apple Arcade is adding six new games on July 2, including titles like Dungeon Clawler+, Creatures of the Deep+, Pocket City 2+, and Draw It+. The subscription service, priced at $7 per month, offers over 270 ad-free and in-app purchase-free games across Apple devices.
PlayStation Store Update Worldwide June 30, 2026
Sony's PlayStation Store has received its weekly update, adding new content for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation VR owners. This week's PlayStation Plus Essential lineup includes Grounded, Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2, and Warhammer 40,000: Darktide.
Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 advert shows Xbox's embarrassing Game Pass U-turn
An advert for Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 highlights Microsoft's reversal on offering new Call of Duty titles day one on Xbox Game Pass. After acquiring Activision Blizzard, Microsoft initially planned to include new releases like Black Ops 6 on Game Pass, but this strategy has been abandoned after only two years. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma announced a price cut for Game Pass with the caveat that future Call of Duty games will not launch on the service, a move that has led to awkward marketing disclaimers.
Game Pass Adds A Fan Favourite As Eight Games Prepare To Leave
Xbox Game Pass is adding RV There Yet? and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 to its library across various tiers, including PC Game Pass and Game Pass Ultimate. However, eight games, including Rise of the Tomb Raider and Slay the Spire, will be removed from the service on June 30th.
Star Fox Nintendo Switch Online icons now available
Nintendo has released new Star Fox-themed profile icons for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers. The first set is available now, with more waves to follow in the coming weeks. These icons coincide with the exclusive launch of a Star Fox game on the Nintendo Switch.
Digital Grand Theft Auto 6 pre-orders come with this bonus that you can instantly use to play free GTA games
Digital pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto 6 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S include a free month of GTA+. This subscription service offers benefits for GTA Online, such as in-game cash and exclusive vehicles, and grants access to a library of older Rockstar Games titles like Grand Theft Auto V and Red Dead Redemption.
PlayStation says 'GTA 6 plays best on PS5' and is giving fans a freebie if they pre-order on the PS Store
Sony claims Grand Theft Auto 6 will offer the best experience on PlayStation 5, leveraging its features for an immersive single-player journey. Players who pre-order any edition on the PlayStation Store will receive a free month of GTA+.
The Best (And Most Affordable) Family Gaming Console Is Now Even Cheaper
The Nex Playground, a family-friendly motion-controlled gaming console, is currently on sale during Amazon Prime Day. The console features games based on popular children's franchises like Bluey and Sesame Street, alongside universal titles. It requires a subscription service, with options for three months or one year, and is highlighted for its safety and encouragement of physical activity.
PS Plus Essential July Free Games May Drop Later Than Usual
The July 2026 PlayStation Plus Essential free games lineup may be announced later than usual, with the first Tuesday of July falling on the 7th. Sony typically reveals these games on the last Wednesday of the preceding month, suggesting a potential announcement on June 24 or July 1. Players are hoping for more PlayStation 5 titles in the upcoming lineup.
Switch Online's June Game Trial Kicks Off With EA Sports FC 26
Nintendo is offering a free game trial of EA Sports FC 26 to Nintendo Switch Online members until June 24, 2026. Subscribers can play the full game locally and online, with the option to transfer save data to the full purchase. The digital version is also on sale with discounts ending July 1, 2026.
US: The next Switch Online Game Trial is EA Sports FC 26
Nintendo of America announced that EA Sports FC 26 will be the next Game Trial for Nintendo Switch Online members. The trial will be available from June 18th to June 24th, with a 80% discount offered for those who wish to purchase the game afterwards.