Title: 10 Things We Still Don’t Know About GTA 6 That Could Be Revealed In Netflix’s Extended Look Date: Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:34:17 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/10-things-we-still-dont-know-about-gta-6-that-could-be-revealed-in-netflixs-extended-look-2000722519 How will guns work in GTA 6? Will the game run at 60FPS? Will these questions be answered in the upcoming reveal?

Title: Google AI Somehow Leaked A Game Dev’s Content Plans Hidden Inside Their ‘Own Google Docs’ Date: Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:15:20 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/google-ai-somehow-leaked-a-game-devs-content-plans-hidden-inside-their-own-google-docs-2000722497 The indie dev behind a small Steam game was baffled to learn that Google AI somehow knew private info about their game they hadn't shared online

Title: Texas Man Who Can’t Access His ‘Motherf*cking Anime’ Now Facing Prison After Allegedly Threatening Local Officials Date: Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:45:11 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/anime-texas-age-verification-bill-crunchyroll-pornhub-dps-2000722510 The unhinged rant to the governor's office threatened to stab 'every goddam one of you bitches'

Title: Overwatch’s New Hero’s Ult Is Called Limit Break, But She’s Not A Final Fantasy Fan Date: Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:15:41 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/overwatch-dmon-ultimate-ability-limit-break-final-fantasy-2000722521 Like D.Va, D.Mon is a pro gamer turned mech pilot

Title: Blizzard Swears Overwatch’s New Mech Hero Isn’t ‘D.Va 2.0’ Date: Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:00:21 +0000 Link: https://kotaku.com/overwatch-dmon-dva-new-tank-hero-season-4-trailer-ability-2000722499 D.Mon is meant to be the ‘icy, cool, and very confident’ leader to D.Va’s more aggressive, dive-based playstyle

Title: Monopoly Go x The Simpsons crossover is almost here Date: Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:41:21 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/monopoly-go-the-simpsons-crossover-details Monopoly Go players have been looking forward to a major crossover event for what felt like months, and though most of the details ended up leaking, nothing actually beats official information. Read more

Title: Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.3 will take us deeper into the World in Canvas and make Mortenax Blade playable Date: Fri, 22 May 2026 13:43:44 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/honkai-star-rail-version-4-3-all-details HoYoverse has today delivered full details on the next major update for Honkai: Star Rail. Version 4.3, dubbed The Lethe Below the Living, will be available for all players on June 1. The upcoming update adds a new chapter to the Planarcadia arc, and introduce a new playable character. Read more

Title: Forza Horizon 6 explodes on Steam even before it's officially out Date: Fri, 15 May 2026 11:00:02 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/forza-horizon-6-steam-numbers-big-launch Steam is abuzz this week with a couple of long-anticipated launches, but in Forza Horizon 6’s case, at least, the game isn’t even out for what will be most of its players. The anticipated sequel in the open-world driving game series doesn’t officially launch until May 19, but owners of its most expensive version - the Premium Edition - can play it right now. Read more

Title: Mystic Messenger's most loyal players are getting banned in droves for seemingly playing the game too much Date: Fri, 15 May 2026 10:02:10 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/mystic-messenger-ban-wave-thousands-of-hourglasses-anniversary Mystic Messenger, arguably one of the best dating sims around, has been dormant for about seven years. Despite not receiving new content or any meaningful updates in all that time, the game remains popular with its core fans, many of whom just woke up to some shocking news about their accounts. Read more

Title: Forza Horizon 6 review - The driving game for everyone still can’t seem to escape its car-collecting legacy Date: Thu, 14 May 2026 12:00:03 +0000 Link: https://www.vg247.com/forza-horizon-6-review There is this idea that, for a long-running series to remain as consistently popular as Forza Horizon has been, it needs to diminish itself somewhat with each new entry, gradually losing more and more of its edge in a bid to appeal to the widest possible audience. Read more

Title: AI Tools Aren’t Going To Replace Anyone, Says GTA 6 Publisher Boss Date: Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:35:00 +0000 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/ai-tools-arent-going-to-replace-anyone-says-gta-6-publisher-boss/ During the latest investment call for Grand Theft Auto 6's parent company, Take-Two Interactive, CEO Strauss Zelnick weighed in on the future of AI in game development. While Zelnick acknowledges that even his company will utilize AI, he reiterated his belief that the emerging technology won't replace anyone. "Those [AI] tools are not going to replace anyone," said Zelnick. He also expanded on the company's approach, which he characterized as focusing on creating entertainment rather leading with technology. "The first of our core pillars is creativity," noted Zelnick. "And we have 13,000 colleagues around the world, the vast majority of whom are people who are creative every day. We believe the technology can enhance their creativity, but we do not believe it can or should replace their creativity." Zelnick added that he doesn't believe that using AI will significantly lower the price of development, but he argued that it could "meaningfully increase the quality" of the games. The CEO has made similar remarks in the past. During a 2025 investor call, Zelnick said that Take-Two won't use AI as an excuse to lay off its employees. In addition to his latest AI missives, Zelnick assured Take-Two investors that GTA 6 hasn't been delayed from its launch for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S on November 19, Unsurprisingly, Zelnick is predicting that GTA 6 will carry the company through a very profitable fiscal year. He also claimed that GTA 6 preorders are "unprecedented," and it may be the most in-demand game that the industry has ever seen.

Title: MLB The Show 26 Celebrates The Trade Deadline’s Biggest Villain Date: Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:00:43 +0000 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/mlb-the-show-26-celebrates-the-trade-deadlines-biggest-villain/ Tarik Skubal has been one of the best starting pitchers in all of baseball over the last few years, winning two consecutive Cy Young Awards as a member of the Detroit Tigers. But the Tigers have been having a rough season, and the team dealt Skubal to the Dodgers at the trade deadline this past weekend. Now, MLB The Show 26 is celebrating Skubal's move to Los Angeles with a special Diamond Dynasty card, so everyone can play as the biggest villain in baseball. Coming later today around noon PT / 3 PM ET, the New Threads Trade Deadline program contains a 99-rated Tarik Skubal. The other players and their ratings are as follows: Jo Adell (98) Taylor Ward (98) Arjun Nimmala (98) Ryan Zeferjahn (97) Luke Weaver (97) Luis Castillo (97) Liam Hicks (97) Daulton Varsho (97) AJ Minter (97) Yes, Skubal is the only 99-rated card of the bunch (though the extra booster packs contain a few more), and his real-life counterpart joins a team that already had the absolute best starting rotation in all of baseball. It makes the Dodgers even more of a ridiculously stacked team, and Skubal said he has no sympathy for people who blame the Dodgers for buying the best team every year. That being said, the Dodgers have been on a very rough stretch since the trade, so perhaps some form of karma is rebalancing the scales. Skubal better enjoy the next few months of playing in his Dodgers uniform, because there's a pretty good chance he's not going to get to do it again until 2028. The CBA between the players and the league is set to expire, and a proposed salary cap is the biggest sticking point.

Title: 2026 Upcoming Games Release Schedule Date: Tue, 23 Sep 2025 13:34:00 +0000 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/2026-upcoming-games-release-schedule/1100-6534941/ 2026 has begun, and it looks to be a very exciting year for video games. In addition to being the first full year for the Switch 2--we'll surely hear about even more games for the system as we move further into the year--2026 will also see the release of Grand Theft Auto 6, which is widely anticipated as one of the biggest entertainment launches of all time, if it doesn't get yet another delay. We'll see plenty of other sequels to popular franchises, as well as a number of brand-new games across everything from console to mobile. In order for you to keep track of everything coming in 2026, GameSpot has broken down the entire year by month, showing games with final release dates as well as games given a nebulous "2026" window. As more games are announced, they'll be added to this list, and those given final dates will be shifted into the relevant sections. For more, check out all the games released in 2025. In This Article JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecemberUndated January Heartopia (PC, iOS, Android) - January 7 Blasten!! (PC) - January 8 Cozy Caravan (PC) - January 8 Pathologic 3 (PC) - January 9 Spear (Xbox Series X|S) - January 9 Quarantine Zone: The Last Check (PC) - January 12 Streetdog BMX (PC) - January 14 Cassette Boy (PC) - January 15 The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon (PS5, PS4, Switch 2, Switch, PC) - January 15 Brokenlore: Unfollow (PS5, PC) - January 16 Ghetto Zombies Graffiti Squad (PC) - January 16 Carnedge (PC) - January 19 Duet Night Abyss (PC) - January 19 MIO: Memories In Orbit (Xbox Series X|S, PS5, Switch 2, Switch, PC) - January 20 Eldegarde (PC) - January 21 Gooey (PC) - January 21 TR-49 (PC, iOS) - January 21 Arknights: Endfield (PS5, PC, iOS, Android) - January 22 Hermit and Pig (PC) - January 22 Banquet For Fools (PC) - January 23 Escape The Ever After (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - January 23 The Fortress (PC) - January 23 Highguard (PS5, PC) - January 26 Conquest Tactics (PC) - January 27 Earth Must Die (PC) - January 27 Rightfully, Beary Arms (Xbox Series X|S, PC) - January 27 Underground Garage (PC) - January 27 Lanesplit (PC) - January 28 The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin (PS5, PC, iOS, Android) - January 28 Cairn (PS5, PC) - January 29 Dark Auction (PS5, Switch, PC) - January 29 I Hate This Place (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - January 29 Space Warlord Baby Trading Simulator (PC) - January 29 Ufophilia (PS5, PC) - January 29 Code Vein 2 (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - January 30 Folklore Hunter (PC) - January 30 My Tiny Garden (PC) - January 30 February The 18th Attic (PC) - February 2 Crimson Capes (PC) - February 3 Dragon Quest VII Reimagined (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, Switch, PC) - February 5 Lovish (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - February 5 Super Bomberman Collection (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, Switch) - February 5 Unemployment Simulator 2018 (PC) - February 5 Dead Pets: A Punk Rock Slice Of Life Sim (PC) - February 6 Ghost Gunners (PC) - February 6 HumanityZ (PC) - February 6 My Hero Academia: All's Justice (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - February 6 Nioh 3 (PS5) - February 6 Mewgenics (PC) - February 10 Relooted (PC) - February 10 The Prisoning: Fletcher's Quest (Switch, PC) - February 10 Romeo is a Dead Man (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - February 11 Tokyo Scramble (Switch 2) - February 11 BlazBlue Entropy Effect X (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch) - February 12 Disciples: Domination (PC) - February 12 God of War: Sons of Sparta (PS5) - February 12 Hordes of Hunger (PC) - February 12 Mario Tennis Fever (Switch 2) - February 12 Ride 6 (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - February 12 Clue: Murder by Death (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One) - February 13 High on Life 2 (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - February 13 Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - February 13 Reanimal (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) - February 13 Dobbel Dungeon (PC) - February 16 Forgotlings (PC) - February 17 Menherarium (PC) - February 18 Strange Brew (PC) - February 18 The Killing Stone (PC) - February 18 Demon Tides (PC) - February 19 Gumball in Trick-or-Treat Land (PC, Game Boy Color) - February 19 Love Eternal (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - February 19 Neva: Prologue (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - February 19 Paranormasight: The Mermaid's Curse (Switch, PC, iOS, Android) - February 19 Styx: Blades of Greed (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - February 19 Horripilant (PC) - February 20 Ys X: Proud Nordics (PS5, Switch 2, PC) - February 20 Konfronto (PC) - February 23 Rainbow Six Mobile (iOS, Android) - February 23 Rise of Piracy (PC) - February 24 Tides of Tomorrow (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - February 24 Reigns: The Witcher (PC, iOS, Android) - February 25 Tales of Berseria Remastered (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - February 26 Laysara: Summit Kingdom (PC) - February 27 Resident Evil Requiem (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) - February 27 March World of Warcraft: Midnight (PC) - March 2 Gnaughty Gnomes (PC) - March 3 Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, PC) - March 3 Esoteric Ebb (PC) - March 3 Scott Pilgrim EX (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - March 3 Homura Hime (PC) - March 4 Dysplaced (PC) - March 5 Marathon (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - March 5 Never Grace: The Witch and the Curse (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, PC) - March 5 Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch 2, Switch, PC) - March 5 Pokemon Pokopia (Switch 2) - March 5 Slay the Spire 2 (PC early access) - March 5 Angel Engine (PC) - March 6 Heart of the Machine (PC) - March 6 Lost and Found Co. (PC) - March 6 Mirage 7 (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC) - March 6 Over The Top: WW1 (PC) - March 6 Packing Life (PC) - March 6 Thysiastery (PC) - March 9 Corgi Race (PC) - March 10 Galactic Vault (PC) - March 10 Mr. Sleepy Man (PC) - March 10 The Artifactory (PC) - March 10 Pawnbroker Simulator (PC) - March 11 1348 Ex Voto (PS5, PC) - March 12 Bloodgrounds (PC) - March 12 Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) - March 12 Timberborn (PC) - March 12 Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) - March 13 WWE 2K26 (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) - March 13 Bonnie Bear Saves Frogtime (Switch, PC) - March 16 Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) - March 16 Heroes Of Science & Fiction (PC) - March 17 MLB The Show 26 (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch) - March 17 Xploit.zero (Quest 3) - March 17 In Their Shoes (PC) - March 18 Crimson Desert (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - March 19 Death Stranding 2: On The Beach (PC) - March 19 Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, Switch, PC) - March 19 Goritaire (PS5, PS4, Switch, PC, iOS, Android) - March 19 Rushing Beat X: Return of Brawl Brothers (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) - March 19 The Coin Game (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - March 19 Ghost Master: Resurrection (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - March 20 Rubato (PS5, Switch, PC) - March 20 Ariana and the Elder Codex (PS5, PS4, Switch) - March 24 Mado Monogatari: Fia and the Wondrous Academy (PC) - March 25 Copa City (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC) - March 26 Life is Strange: Reunion (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - March 26 Project Songbird (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - March 26 Screamer (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - March 26 Super Mario Bros. Wonder - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Ballabel Park (Switch 2) - March 26 Marvel Maximum Collection (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - March 27 Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, PC) - March 27 Aether & Iron (PC) - March 30 Puzzle Spy International (PC) - March 30 Stellar Tactics (PC) - March 30 Cooking Simulator 2: Better Together (PC) - March 31 Legacy of Kain: Ascendance (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, Switch, PC) - March 31 Legends of the Round Table (PC) - March 31 Raccoin (PC) - March 31 Super Meat Boy 3D (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - March 31 The Division: Resurgence (iOS, Android) - March 31 Tombwater (PC) - March 31 April Darwin's Paradox (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) - April 2 Tlatoani: Aztec Cities (PC) - April 2 Xenonauts 2 (PC) - April 2 Narin: The Orange Room (PC) - April 7 People of Note (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) - April 7 Signal Zone (PC) - April 7 Annulus (PC, iOS, Android) - April 8 ChainStaff (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - April 8 Find Your Words (PC) - April 8 Pokemon Champions (Switch) - April 8 Samson: A Tyndalston Story (PC) - April 8 The House of Hikmah (PC) - April 8 Minos (PC) - April 9 Beyond Words (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - April 9 Final Sentence (PC) - April 9 Restore Your Island (PC) - April 9 Sol Cesto (PC) - April 10 Tamashika (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - April 10 Before I Go (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, PC) - April 13 Pinball With A Gun (PC) - April 13 Dosa Divas (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, Switch, PC) - April 14 Replaced (Xbox Series X|S, PC) - April 14 Last Flag (PC) - April 14 Nekopara Sekai Connect (iOS, Android) - April 14 Regions of Ruin: Runegate (PC) - April 14 Windrose (PC early access) - April 14 Cleaning Up! (PS5, PS4, Switch 2, Switch, PC) - April 15 Ereban: Shadow Legacy (PS5, Xbox Series X|S) - April 16 Lucky Tower Ultimate (Switch, PC) - April 16 Marrow Marrow (PC VR, Quest) - April 16 Mouse: P.I. For Hire (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, PC) - April 16 ShantyTown (PC) - April 16 Sintopia (PC) - April 16 Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream (Switch) - April 16 Empire Airborne (PC) - April 17 Generation Exile (PC) - April 17 Pragmata (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - April 17 Bylina (PC) - April 20 TownsFolk (PC) - April 20 Below The Crown (PC) - April 21 Vampire Crawlers (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - April 21 Caromble (PC) - April 22 Causal Loop (PC) - April 23 Kiln (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - April 23 Dragon is Dead (PS5, Xbox Series X|S) - April 23 Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes (Quest, PC VR, PSVR2) - April 23 Puzzle Bobble Everybubble! (PC) - April 23 Reptilian Rising (Switch, PC) - April 23 Shapez 2 (PC) - April 23 Sudden Strike 5 (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - April 23 Titanium Court (PC) - April 23 Yunyun Syndrome!? Rhythm Psychosis (PC) - April 23 Aphelion (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - April 28 Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC) - April 28 FIFA Heroes (iOS, Android) - April 28 The Last Gas Station (PC) - April 28 Vultures - Scavengers of Death (PC) - April 28 Wavekin (PC) - April 28 Will Follow The Light (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - April 28 Bobo Bay (PC) - April 29 Demon Lord: Just A Block (PC) - April 29 Echoes of Mora (PC) - April 29 Industria 2 (PC) - April 29 Mini Tank Mayhem (PC) - April 29 Adorable Adventures (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - April 30 Bandit Trap (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, PC) - April 30 Bus Bound (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - April 30 Dungeon Clawler (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC, iOS, Android) - April 30 Forbidden Solitaire (PC) - April 30 Inkonbini: One Store. Many Stories (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - April 30 Invincible Vs. (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - April 30 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City (Quest, PC VR) - April 30 Walk of Life (PC) - April 30 Saros (PS5) - April 30 May Burgle Supply Company (PC) - May 1 Prime Monster (PC) - May 4 In The Black (PC) - May 5 MotorSlice (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - May 5 Amberspire (PC) - May 6 Turnbound (PC) - May 6 Mixtape (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) - May 7 Perchang World (Apple Arcade) - May 7 Wardrum (PC) - May 7 Hellbreak (PC) - May 8 Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes (PC) - May 11 Outbound (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - May 11 Better Than Dead (PC) - May 12 Burgle Supply Company (PC) - May 12 Call of the Elder Gods (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) - May 12 Nitro Gen Omega (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - May 12 Feline Forensics and the Meowseum Mystery (PC) - May 13 Hotel Architect (PC) - May 14 Subnautica 2 early access (Xbox Series X|S, PC) - May 14 The Caribou Trail (PS5, PC) - May 14 Whirlight - No Time To Trip (PC) - May 14 Gold Gold Adventure Gold (PC) - May 15 Steel Artery (PC) - May 15 Myst (PS5, PS VR2) - May 16 Riven (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PS VR2) - May 16 Corsairs - Battle of the Caribbean (PC) - May 18 Forza Horizon 6 (Xbox Series X|S, PC) - May 19 Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core (PC early access) - May 20 Phonopolis (PC) - May 20 Thick As Thieves (PC) - May 20 Burden Street Station (PC) - May 21 Gallipoli (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - May 21 Luna Abyss (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - May 21 Schrodinger's Cat Burglar (PC) - May 21 Starbites (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, Switch, PC) - May 21 Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus 2 () - May 21 Yoshi and the Mysterious Book (Switch 2) - May 21 Zero Parades: For Dead Spies (PC) - May 21 Bubsy 4D (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch 2, Switch, PC) - May 22 Don't Fall (PC) - May 22 HoverGrease 2 (PC) - May 22 Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) - May 22 Enter The Chronosphere (PC) - May 25 Slot or Not (PC) - May 25 Vortica (PC) - May 25 Birushana: Winds of Fate (Switch) - May 26 LumenTale: Memories of Trey (Switch, PC) - May 26 Realm of Ink (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - May 26 Stonemachia (PC) - May 26 Town To City (PC) - May 26 007 First Light (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) - May 27 Echo Generation 2 (Xbox Series X|S, PC) - May 27 The Big Hollow: 1982 (PC) - May 27 868-Back (PC) - May 28 Akatori (PC) - May 28 Beat The Champions (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - May 28 Crashout Crew (Xbox Series X|S, PC) - May 28 Hamster Talk (PC) - May 28 Kioku: Last Summer (PC) - May 28 Moonsigil Atlas (PC) - May 28 NIckelodeon Extreme Tennis: Next (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - May 28 Pictonico (iOS, Android) - May 28 Shift At Midnight (PC) - May 28 The Big Hollow: 1982 (PC) - May 28 Mina the Hollower (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, Switch, PC) - May 29 N.E.R.D (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, PC) - May 29 June Freefall '95 (PC) - June 1 Underchoice (PC) - June 1 CalX (PC) - June 4 Chicken Coop Invaders (PC) - June 4 eFootball Kick-Off! (Switch 2) - June 4 River City Saga: Journey to the West (PS5, Switch, PC) - June 4 Snacktorio (PC) - June 4 Swan Song (PC) - June 4 The 7th Guest Remake (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - June 4 Tour de France 2026 (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - June 4 Gothic 1 Remake (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - June 5 Masters of the Universe: Legends Unite (Luna) - June 5 Terrinoth: Heroes of Descent (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - June 7 Atre: Dominance Wars (PC) - June 8 Puni the Florist (PC) - June 8 Solarpunk (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) - June 8 NBA The Run (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - June 9 Voidling Bound (PC) - June 9 33 Immortals (Xbox Series X|S, PC) - June 10 Beatdown City Survivors (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC) - June 10 Crushed in Time (PC) - June 10 Stellar Interface (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, PC) - June 10 Beastro (PC) - June 11 Mousebusters (PC) - June 11 Lost Castle 2 (PC) - June 11 Tabletop Tavern (PC) - June 11 Goblin Company (PC) - June 12 Mole (PC) - June 15 Pokemon Champions (iOS, Android) - June 17 The Scroll of Taiwu: Beyond the Dome (PC) - June 17 R-Type Tactics 1 & 2 Cosmos (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, Switch, PC) - June 18 The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) - June 18 The Gate Must Stand (PC) - June 18 Thank You For Your Application (PC) - June 19 Dark Scrolls (Switch, PC) - June 22 Dimhaven - The Lost Source (PC) - June 23 Dead or Alive 6 Last Round (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - June 25 KIYO - Bunny Tyranny (Switch, PC) - June 25 Lawn Care Simulator (PC) - June 25 Star Fox (Switch 2) - June 25 Wild West Supermarket Simulator (PC) - June 26 #Drive Rally (PS5, Xbox Series X|S) - June 28 Agricola: The King's Farmer (PC, Android) - June 29 Star Sailors (iOS, Android) - June 30 July Rhythm Heaven Groove (Switch) - July 2 Moonlight Peaks (Switch 2, Switch, PC, Android) - July 7 Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - July 9 Backyard Baseball (PC, Mac, modern consoles) - July 9 College Football 27 (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - July 9 Echoes of Aincrad (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - July 9 Granblue Fantasy Relink: Endless Ragnarok (PS5, PS4, Switch 2, PC) - July 9 Echoes of Aincrad (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - July 10 Palworld (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC) - July 10 Quantum Void (PC, Quest) - July 10 Ascend to Zero (Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PC) - July 13 North Hunt (PC) - July 13 D-topia (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, Switch, PC) - July 14 MineGeon: Renegades (PC) - July 14 Urban Strife (PC) - July 14 Cozy Grove: Camp Spirit (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, Switch 2, Switch, iOS, Android) - July 15 Denshattack! (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC) - July 15 The Mound: Omen of Cthulu (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - July 15 70s-style Robot Anime Geppy-X (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - July 16 Dead Weight (PC) - July 16 Farlands (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, PC) - July 16 Feather Land (PC) - July 16 Heave Ho 2 (Switch 2, Switch, PC) - July 16 Looking For Fael (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - July 16 Moss: The Forgotten Relic (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, Switch 2, Switch) - July 16 Pimbolas (PC) - July 16 Rail Estate (PC) - July 16 The Mermaid Mask (PS5, Switch 2, Switch, PC) - July 16 Desktop Explorer (PC) - July 17 Fogpiercer (PC) - July 17 Sweet Hamster Days (PC) - July 17 Advent: Dawn (PC) - July 20 The Life & Suffering of Prince Jerian (PC) - July 20 Dewdrop Dynasty (PC) - July 21 Fading Echo (PC) - July 21 Annihilated (PC) - July 22 Lifted (PC) - July 22 Avatar Legends (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - July 23 Dinoblade (PC) - July 23 Gurei (PS5, Switch, PC) - July 23 Hard Edge - War Zone (PC) - July 23 High Times - Dating/Cooking Sim (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - July 23 Secret Seeker (PC) - July 23 Splatoon Raiders (Switch 2) - July 23 Tormentum 2 (PC) - July 23 Boba Cafe Simulator (PC) - July 24 Security 51 (PC) - July 27 EverQuest Legends (PC) - July 28 Halo: Campaign Evolved (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - July 28 Shards of Order (PC) - July 28 Mistfall Hunter (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - July 29 Scuttle (PC) - July 29 Truck-kun Is Supporting Me From Another World?! (Xbox Series X|S, PC) - July 29 CookieRun: Crumble (PC, iOS, Android) - July 30 Kusan: City of Wolves (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - July 30 Machine Party (PC) - July 30 Mechaconda (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, PC) - July 30 Sponge Break (PC) - July 30 Truxton Extreme (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) - July 30 Corsair Cove (PC) - July 31 August Anomaly President (PC) - August 3 Fields of Mistria (PC) - August 5 Beast of Reincarnation (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - August 4 Big Walk (PS5, Switch 2, PC) - August 4 The Division Resurgence (PC) - August 5 Fields of Mistria (PC) - August 5 Capy Castaway (PC) - August 6 Doloc Town (PC) - August 6 Impartial (PC) - August 6 Iron Nest: Heavy Turret Simulator (PC) - August 6 Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls (PS5, PC) - August 6 Montabi (Xbox Series X|S, PC) - August 6 Spiritstead (PC) - August 6 TWIRL (PC) - August 10 Agent 64: Spies Never Die (PC) - August 11 No More Room In Hell 2 (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - August 11 Project Looking Glass (PC) - August 11 Royalty Free-For-All (PC) - August 11 Boil Cabbage Make Soup (PC) - August 12 Pro Jank Footy (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, Switch, PC) - August 12 Creepshow (PC) - August 13 Dagger Directive (PC) - August 13 Duskfade (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) - August 13 Hell Let Loose: Vietnam (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - August 13 Madden NFL 27 (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) - August 13 Memoirium (PC) - August 13 Wild Blue Skies (PC) - August 13 Grave Seasons (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - August 14 Feed It (PC) - August 17 Stackmon (PC) - August 11 Twisted Tower (PC) - August 18 Dreamcards (PC) - August 19 Gallipoli (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - August 20 Ground Zero Hero (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) - August 20 Roomballs (PC) - August 20 The Witch's Bakery (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, Switch, PC) - August 20 Aggelos 2 (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, PC) - August 27 Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2 (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, Switch, PC) - August 27 Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - August 27 Star Wars: Zero Company (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - August 27 The Immortal John Triptych (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, Switch, PC) - August 27 Garden of Witches (PC) - August 28 Serious Sam: Shatterverse (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - August 31 September Moonlighter 2 (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) - September 2 Orbitals (Switch 2) - September 3 The Blood of Dawnwalker (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - September 3 Onimusha: Way of the Sword (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) - September 4 Cat Me If You Can (PC) - September 8 Valheim (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch 2, PC) - September 9 Hot Wheels: Infinite Rush (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) - September 10 Screenbound (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - September 10 Marvel's Wolverine (PS5) - September 15 Alex & Arty (PC) - September 16 Endless Legend 2 (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - September 17 Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave (Switch 2) - September 17 Sniper Dan (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - September 17 Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter (PS5, Switch 2, Switch, PC) - September 17 Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV (PC) - September 17 The Grinch 2: Saving Christmas (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, PC) - September 18 Cupid Paraside (PC) - September 22 Control Resonant (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - September 24 Garfield - Escape From Monday (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - September 24 Harvest Moon: Echoes of Teradea (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, Switch, PC) - September 24 Silent Hill: Townfall (PS5, PC) - September 24 Minecraft Dungeons 2 (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) - September 29 TOEM 2 (PS5, Switch, PC) - September 29 October Dynasty Warriors 3 Complete Edition Remastered (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) - October 1 End of Abyss (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - October 1 Rayman Legends Retold (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) - October 1 Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - October 2 Gears of War: E-Day (Xbox Series X|S, PC) - October 6 Star Wars: Galactic Racer (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - October 6 Echo Weaver (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) - October 8 Kingdom Hearts Collection 1-3 (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2) - October 8 Silver Pines (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, Switch, PC) - October 8 Sesame Street: Friends and Fun (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - October 9 Planet Zoo 2 (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - October 13 Valor Mortis (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - October 13 Castlevania: Belmont's Curse (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - October 15 Enshrouded (PS5, PC) - October 15 Tales of Eternia Remastered (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, Switch, PC)- October 16 Final Fantasy Resonance (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, Switch, PC) - October 22 Nintendo Switch Sports Resort (Switch 2) - October 22 Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) - October 23 One Piece: Grand Gourmet (Switch 2, Switch, PC, iOS, Android) - October 23 Space Savory (PC) - October 26 9 R.I.P. Sequel (Switch) - October 27 Danchi Days (PC) - October 29 Hello Kitty Party Land (Switch 2, Switch) - October 29 Phantom Blade Zero (PS5, PC) - October 29 November Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) - November 3 Wielders of the Essence (PC) - November 5 Barbie Rewind (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch 2, Switch, PC) - November 12 Grand Theft Auto 6 (PS5, Xbox Series X|S) - November 19 December Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World (PS5, Switch 2, Switch) - December 3 Undated 1999Tokoyo Building (PC) 4Dead (PC) 9 R.I.P. sequel (Switch) Acts of Blood (PC) Aeterna Lucis (PC, consoles) After Hell Freezes Over (PC) Agefield High: Rock The School (PC) Aion 2 (PC) Aniimo (Xbox Series X|S, PC, mobile) Another Eden Begins (Switch, PC) Aphelion (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) A Planet Full of Cats (Switch, PC) Armatus (Xbox Series X|S, PC) At Fate's End (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) Athelan Battlegrounds (PC) - 2026 Atmosfar (PC) 1348 Ex Voto (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) Barotrauma (PC) Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes (PC) Below the Stone (PC) Bestiario (PC, consoles) Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) Bluey's Happy Snaps (PC, console) Bobo Bay (PC) Bolt Action (PC) Bombanana (PC) BPM Bitcrushed (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) Brigandine Abyss (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) Carmageddon: Rogue Shift (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) Cat Me If You Can (Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) Celestial Return (PC) Chasm Shift (PC) Children's Garden (PC) Clean Up Earth (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) Construction Simulator: Evolution (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) Crimson Moon (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) CrisisX (PC, iOS, Android) Crown of Greed (PC) Cthulhu (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) Cutout Village (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) Danganronpa 2x2 (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, Switch, PC) Danger Mouse (PS5, Switch 2, Switch, PC) Dark Island: Faded Memories (PC) Decapolice (PS5, PS4, Switch, PC) Deep Dish Dungeon (PC) Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) Derelikt (PC) Directive 8020 (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) Disgaea Mayhem (PS5, Switch 2, Switch, PC) Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy (iOS, Android) Donutal (PC) Dosa Divas: One Last Meal (PC, consoles) Dracamar (PC, consoles) Dressmaker (PC) Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC) Edge of Memories (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) Emberville (PC) End of Abyss (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) Evil Inside VR (PSVR 2, Quest 3) Fate/Extra Record (PS5, PS4, Switch, PC) Fatle Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) Forbidden Solitaire (PC) Forever Ago (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) Foxy Dumplings (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, Switch, PC) FreeStyle Football 2 (Xbox Series X|S, PS5) Froggy Hates Snow (PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, PC) Frog Sqwad (PC, consoles) Gallipoli (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) Game of Thrones: War for Westeros (PC) Game Quest: The Backlog Battler (PC) Gate Guard Simulator (PC) Ghost Sector (PC) Gothic 1 Remake (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) Hack 'n' Stack (PC) Hark The Ghoul (PC) Hashire Hebereke: EX (Switch, PC) Hela (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) Hellbridge (PC) He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Dragon Pearl of Destruction (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) HexaDome Tactics (PC) Hordes of Fate (PC, consoles) Hyperwired (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch) In Full Bloom (PC) - 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Title: The Best Xbox Series X Games In 2026 Date: Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:19:00 +0000 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/best-xbox-series-x-games/2900-3818/ These are the very best Xbox Series X|S games. The Xbox Series X|S is approaching six years old, and it's built a huge library of great games. With so much to choose from, we've curated a selection of the very best Xbox Series X|S games to play right now. We regularly review these choices to ensure we stand by them as the best the Xbox Series X|S has to offer, so this still stands as our highest recommendation for the console. As 2026 continues, this should serve as a starting point for finding the absolute cream of the crop. The future of Xbox is a more expansive brand than just a console, encompassing its suite of services like Xbox Game Pass. The subscription service has emerged as a major pillar for Microsoft, offering a vast rotating library of free games, including first-party releases. Whether you're looking for something new to play via the Game Pass subscription service or need buying advice for your next full game purchase, this list of games will steer you in the right direction. Most, but not all, of the games we've chosen are available on Xbox Game Pass. While the Series X boasts the best performance and visuals, the Series S also offers noticeable improvements and upscales to 4K. And lots can also be played on your Xbox One, either with Smart Delivery to optimize the experience or through Microsoft's cloud-streaming tech for games that outpace the last generation. If you'd rather catch up with some older, but still excellent games, be sure to read our picks for the best Xbox One games, or upgrade your gaming gear with our picks for the best Xbox controllers and best Xbox headsets. And while you're at it, check out our best PS5 games, best PS4 games, and best Nintendo Switch games too. Sign up for Game Pass Ultimate 007 First Light IO Interactive being handed the keys to the James Bond franchise is what you'd call a match made in heaven. The studio has established itself as a powerhouse in open-world design and immersive gameplay, but with 007 First Light, IO proves that it knows how to tell a damn good story as well. Fusing its talent for creating intricate, elegantly designed levels with rock-solid fisticuffs and shooting gameplay, 007 First Light isn't just a fantastic James Bond game; it's the definitive origin story for the secret agent that we've been waiting decades for. Read our 007 First Light Review. See on Amazon Advertisement Alan Wake 2 Remedy's Alan Wake is a cult classic of the survival horror genre, and since then the studio has been building its own universe with story ties to other releases like Control. Alan Wake 2 is the sequel 13 years in the making, and it delivers. The story follows the author Alan Wake and FBI agent Saga Anderson through a mind-bending dual campaign. It leans more into horror than its predecessor and contains some truly unforgettable moments. Read our Alan Wake 2 review. See on Xbox Store Featured in this image Alan Wake II View Game Hub Follow Advertisement Avowed The studio behind The Outer Worlds has been busy. Not only is a sequel to its sci-fi RPG due later this year, but it delved back into a fantasy setting this year with Avowed as well. Obsidian's latest doesn't quite have as many deep and interlocking systems as similar-looking games like Fallout and Elder Scrolls, but it's a refined take that lets you skip to the fun and customize your character's combat to your liking. It's some of the best first-person RPG combat around, and definitely worth a try on that basis alone. Plus it takes place in the Pillars of Eternity universe, helping flesh out that universe for fans. Read our Avowed review. See at Amazon Featured in this image Avowed View Game Hub Follow Advertisement Arc Raiders One of the biggest hits of 2025, Arc Raiders isn't just a well-designed extraction shooter. It's also a game where the community has come together to craft stories and moments you won't find anywhere else. The threat of being sniped by an opportunistic player is always present, but more often than not, you'll find yourself engaged in missions and events that make for perfect chatter around the office cooler. It's those constant surprises, unseen betrayals, and scrappy adventuring in a NASA-punk world that have helped propel Arc Raiders into the spotlight. Read our Arc Raiders review. Advertisement Blue Prince Blue Prince is an incredible puzzle adventure game that is bound to stay with you for a long time. As the inheritor of the stately Mount Holly manor, you are tasked with reaching the mysterious Room 46 in order to keep your new property. But this is no ordinary mansion, as the layout of rooms shifts every day. Each time you open a door you determine which room will be "drafted" on the other side, letting you create your own pathway. But as you learn more about the house, and how the rooms and their systems interact, you'll learn there's much more to Mount Holly than meets the eye. Read our Blue Prince review. See on the Xbox Store Featured in this image Blue Prince View Game Hub Follow Advertisement Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 The Call of Duty series has been among the top sellers for years, but some CoD games are clearly better than others. This year's iteration, Black Ops 6, is the best the series has been in some time. The campaign is a smart and varied action spectacle that keeps you on your toes as it explores paranoid thriller tropes set against global events in the 1990s. Meanwhile, the multiplayer's new omni-movement makes matches feel fast and fluid, especially with the addition of inventive new maps that let you explore the space in a variety of ways. A revision to the perks system helps you specialize in interesting ways. Call of Duty has earned its reputation for a reason, and this latest release shows why. This is also the first year that the newest Call of Duty has been available on Game Pass at launch, so if you're a subscriber to Xbox's signature service you can hop right in. Read our Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 campaign review and multiplayer review. See at Amazon Featured in this image Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 View Game Hub Follow Advertisement Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 There's a lot to love about Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, from its exquisite art direction through to its elegant marriage of turn-based RPG and souls-like influences, but one of the factors that makes it so mesmerizing is that it's consistently satisfying to play. Whether you're pumping your fist in delight after you execute a perfect series of parries or you're reeling from the emotional rollercoaster of its story, Expedition 33 will keep your eyes glued to it whenever you boot it up to continue your journey across its beautiful world. Read our Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 review. Featured in this image Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 View Game Hub Follow Advertisement Denshattack Few games are as capable of putting you in the zone--or making you scooch forward on your couch--like Denshattack is. It's a high-energy rollercoaster that turns an on-rails experience into an extreme sports spectacle as you master its fluid gameplay, sweaty palms and all. More than that, it's a throwback to classic Dreamcast and PS2-era titles like Jet Set Radio and Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater, and each stage wastes no time in introducing new mechanics and hazards for you to brave along the way. Paired with a vibrant visual style and one of the best soundtracks of the year, it's no wonder that Denshattack is an instant classic. Advertisement Doom: The Dark Ages Doom: The Dark Ages is an intoxicating blast of unrelenting brutality. Once all the gears start meshing and you've built up an arsenal of weapons powerful enough to level the solar system, the game becomes an overpowerfantasy as you slam the metaphorical pedal to the death metal soundtrack and bulldoze your way through the worst that Hell can throw at you. The flow-state of combat keeps you perched forward on your couch--if you've fine-tuned the difficulty to nail the balance of power and challenge--and solid first-person action alongside mechanized warfare sweetens the over-the-top action you'll gleefully throw the Doom Slayer into. Read our Doom: The Dark Ages review. See at Amazon Featured in this image DOOM: The Dark Ages View Game Hub Follow Advertisement Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree From Software's Elden Ring is a masterpiece in open-world game design. With an absolutely massive world teeming with secrets, scenic vistas, and an almost overwhelming amount of activities to complete, Elden Ring was the defining game of 2022. Now the long-anticipated Shadow of the Erdtree expansion has been released, and it is once again an arresting and incredible action experience with seemingly boundless freedom to explore its massive landscape. Both the lore and the suite of gameplay opportunities have been greatly expanded, giving players new story details to explore and weapons to master. The combat is once again a challenge that will test even the most-experienced Tarnish to hone their skills and explore The Lands Between. Read our Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree review. See at Amazon Featured in this image Elden Ring View Game Hub Follow Advertisement The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered Oblivion Remastered is a prime example of how nostalgia remains one of the most powerful forces in existence. It's also a new gold standard for what a remaster can be, as Bethesda Game Studios and Virtuos Studios have pulled out all the stops to improve on the original game and polish up some of its rougher spots, modernizing it for a new audience while making certain that enough of its signature jankiness has been kept intact. It's a perfectly imperfect RPG adventure that looks better than ever. Read our The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered review. Featured in this image Oblivion View Game Hub Follow Advertisement Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade It might have taken a while to finally land on Xbox, but the first chapter in the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy is still worth checking out. While it does suffer from unnecessary padding, this new spin on the beloved Final Fantasy 7 franchise is still a bold and exciting rewrite of what came before, and it also offers exciting gameplay alongside killer visuals. See on Xbox Store Advertisement Forza Horizon 6 UK-based developer Playground Games has been one of Microsoft's best studios for over a decade now, and Forza Horizon 6 shows just how good the studio is at cracking out AAA system-sellers. Forza Horizon 6 doubles down on what makes the series stand out--hundreds of fast cars to collect, unique showdown races, and so much more--but this year's entry in the franchise also feels like a love letter to the arcade racing genre. It's a gorgeous tour across Japan and a celebration of car culture packed into an experience that constantly rewards you for putting the digital pedal to the metal. Read our Forza Horizon 6 review. See at Amazon Featured in this image Forza Horizon 5 View Game Hub Follow Advertisement Grounded Obsidian has had a surprisingly quick output since being acquired by Microsoft, including dabbling in some unusual projects. Grounded isn't the most off the beaten track that the studio has ventured--for that, see Pentiment below--but it's also not exactly what we would have expected from the studio most famous for games like The Outer Worlds. This is a sandbox survival game that takes place entirely in a suburban backyard, a la Honey, I Shrunk The Kids. It spent some time in early access but has since launched as a full release, challenging players to build their miniature survival camp and take on massive spiders and other threats, all while unfurling a surprisingly rich narrative. While the studio has now released Grounded 2, sadly bugs and poor optimization prevent it from dethroning its predecessor. Read our Grounded review. See at Amazon Featured in this image Grounded View Game Hub Follow Advertisement Hades 2 The original Hades stood out from the pack with its polished gameplay and a narrative that organically tied into the overall experience of accumulating power across your underworld journey. Hades 2 does all that and more, polishing the unique gameplay systems of its predecessor to deliver an adventure full of breathtaking action and quirky Greek deities. At its core, Hades 2 still encapsulates everything that's brilliant about roguelike games, as each run brings you one step closer to finally overcoming impossible odds. That gameplay loop feels better than ever in Hades 2, and its sharp writing, secrets, and opportunities to move the story forward will keep you coming back for more. Read our Hades 2 review. See on Xbox Store Featured in this image Hades View Game Hub Follow Advertisement Halo: Campaign Evolved Halo: Campaign Evolved is proof that good design never goes out of style. Bungie's first chapter in the storied Halo franchise was the stuff of legend, a game that served as the perfect excuse to grab an Xbox back in 2001. Fast-forward 25 years later, and the combo of heavily upgraded graphics, smart tweaks under the hood, and that classic run-and-gun gameplay makes for a nostalgic--but fresh--return to the Forerunner ring-world. It's a time capsule of a game, but one that also feels surprisingly modern in all the right places. Read our Halo: Campaign Evolved review. Advertisement Halo: The Master Chief Collection Halo: The Master Chief Collection has been around since 2014, but Microsoft and 343 have slowly built it into a living monument to its most iconic franchise. Now not only does the MCC encompass the original three Halo games and a suite of multiplayer options that spans the entire series history, but also includes Halo 3 ODST, Halo 4, and the highly regarded Halo Reach. Altogether, it's an incredible homage to one of gaming's most storied franchises. See at Amazon Featured in this image Halo: The Master Chief Collection View Game Hub Follow Advertisement Hi-Fi Rush After making its name on spooky games like Ghostwire: Tokyo and The Evil Within, Tango Gameworks surprised players with this bright and colorful rhythm-action game. Hi-Fi Rush stars Chai, a lovable loser who accidentally gets his MP3 player embedded in his chest during a cybernetic surgery, which also granted him a robotic limb. What follows is a character action game in the model of a Devil May Cry, but set to catchy tunes. The animated art style is particularly a standout, taking a cel-shaded look to a whole new level and blurring the line between cinematics and gameplay. Read our Hi-Fi Rush review. See at Amazon Featured in this image Hi-Fi Rush View Game Hub Follow Advertisement Hitman: World of Assassination Given the prowess of IO Interactive's first two entries in the World of Assassination trilogy, it's not really a surprise that Hitman 3 was an exceedingly good conclusion to Agent 47's latest arc. That said, Hitman 3 expanded on the foundation of its predecessors in some surprising ways. The game has since rebranded as "World of Assassination," encompassing the full trilogy with added features. New spins on the loop, including a delightful murder mystery level, make Hitman: World of Assassination feel fresh and inventive, too. In addition to tremendous level design and choice-driven gameplay, Hitman 3 does a better job of focusing on its story and the many lively NPCs that inhabit the sandbox-style levels. This is Hitman at its finest, though you should definitely play the entirety of the World of Assassination trilogy. You can also import the levels from Hitman and Hitman 2 and play them in one place with enhancements. The latest addition, the roguelike mode Freelancer, makes an already excellent game even better. Read our Hitman 3 review. See on Amazon Featured in this image Hitman 3 View Game Hub Follow Advertisement Hollow Knight: Silksong It feels weird to live in a world where Hollow Knight: Silksong is a tangible reality, but there it is. Team Cherry’s sequel to the infamous Hollow Knight, Silksong dials up the action, the visuals, and the brutality. Whether you enjoy that likely depends on whether you enjoyed the first entry, but there’s no denying this is platforming perfection. With a gorgeous 2D art style and deep colours that sink into the screen with a decent OLED, Silksong looks beautiful in every frame. Similarly, it runs buttery smooth on the Series X, placing you so close to the action you nearly feel every hit. Featured in this image Hollow Knight: Silksong View Game Hub Follow Advertisement Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Indiana Jones has had video game adaptations before, but MachineGames' new game is the definitive take on the famous relic hunter. The story is rich and engaging and fits right in with some of Indy's other great adventures. The character and worldbuilding help create a new original story set against the backdrop of Dr. Jones' other classic adventures. And in fitting with the character's improvisational style, the gameplay is a tightly designed clockwork of action, stealth, and immersive-sim elements. It's also available on Game Pass, so subscribers can don their stylish fedoras for free. Read our Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review. See at Amazon Featured in this image Indiana Jones and the Great Circle View Game Hub Follow Advertisement Kiln If any studio could successfully pull off the idea of a pottery power fantasy, it would be Double Fine. The developer has been on a tear lately with recent releases like Psychonauts 2 and Keeper, and Kiln continues that trend with an imaginative brawler where you craft your very own ceramic warrior. Absurdly fun--and devastating when your newly glazed urn gets smashed--it's a multiplayer game that revels in being silly. To paraphrase Australian comedy group Aunty Donna, it's time to get in the Kiln, boys. See on the Xbox Store Advertisement Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 The sequel to the surprise hit 2018 Kingdom Come: Deliverance expands upon the original in just about every way. Sporting an emphasis on actually playing a role, combat and dialogue systems are layered to allow you loads of flexibility. The combat has been made more fluid with some smart streamlining, but not at the expense of the original KCD's depth. And the quests are surprising stories in their own right, broadening the scope historical epic. Read our Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 review. See on Amazon Featured in this image Kingdom Come: Deliverance II View Game Hub Follow Advertisement Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess One of Capcom's newest games is also its newest franchise, a demon-slaying action game that blends tower-defense elements. You'll purge demons, rescue villagers, and build traps in a setting and story inspired by Japanese folklore. It's a combination of elements that can feel almost overwhelming, but learning how to manage the various demands at once, and how the systems feed into and enhance each other, makes a package that feels special. See our Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess review. See on Xbox Store Featured in this image Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess View Game Hub Follow Advertisement Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight TT Games has built the best game since Rocksteady ended the Arkham saga in 2015, as Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight fully embraces the weird and wild world of the Caped Crusader. Sure, it's a goofy spin on the Dark Knight's greatest adventures, but it's done in a manner that feels reverential to the source material, resulting in an adventure that's easy to pick up and effortlessly charming. A victory lap for the world-famous vigilante, it's full of style, substance, and plenty of good-natured laughs. Read our Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight review. Advertisement Marathon In 2026, launching a live-service extraction shooter feels like a heck of a gamble, considering just how big the graveyard has gotten for ambitious forever games. So far, it looks like Bungie's return to its classic franchise has a strong future, as Marathon nails a risk-and-reward gameplay loop that feels consistently exciting. Since launch, the game has grown through new content and fine-tuning, with its high-level events being some of the best edge-of-your-seat content that Bungie has ever produced. It's an intense game with breathtaking visuals, and we can't wait to return to Tau Ceti IV for another run at fame and glory. Read our Marathon review. Advertisement Metaphor: ReFantazio Persona series director Katsura Hashino has returned with his first new game since 2016, and it's a fantastic one. Metaphor: ReFantazio is similar structurally to the Persona series, but it features a new original storyline set in a fantasy world, and a wide array of characters to find and classes to unlock. The turn-based RPG combat unfolds beautifully into deep layers of strategy, and the story is an affecting meditation on the power of storytelling. Metaphor: ReFantazio is one of the few games in our history to earn a 10/10 review. Read our Metaphor: ReFantazio review. See at Amazon Featured in this image Metaphor: ReFantazio View Game Hub Follow Advertisement Microsoft Flight Simulator Microsoft Flight Simulator might just be your next big obsession. A graphical powerhouse with an astonishing attention to detail, you can set off on flights anywhere in the world, and customize your journey exactly as you like. Whether you want to sit back in auto and watch the world go by or press every single button over an (actual) eight-hour flight, Microsoft Flight Sim has a wealth of options, aircraft, and every location you can imagine. Plus, it has some amazing Halo content if you fancy getting a bit silly with it. Featured in this image Microsoft Flight Simulator View Game Hub Follow Advertisement MLB The Show 25 MLB The Show 25 is the latest installment in the long-running baseball franchise, and once again it's the next-best thing to hearing the crack of the bat in-person. Road to the Show has gotten significantly improved through a revised progression system. Small but noticeable adjustments to the free agent and defensive systems help further refine what was already a solid experience. And the latest season of the Negro Leagues Storyline mode helps delve into the history of America's pasttime. Read our MLB The Show 25 review. See at Amazon Featured in this image MLB The Show 25 View Game Hub Follow Advertisement Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection The main Monster Hunter series has experienced some incredible highs over the last couple of years, but the spin-off Monster Hunter Stories is pretty great too! Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection elevates the formula of the previous games, polishing its turn-based combat and monster-taming to a mirror sheen while also introducing some new gameplay ideas to the mix. Flashy visuals, high-energy combat, and a compelling story make for one of the best Monster Hunter games yet. Read our Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection review. Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection $70 | Releases March 13, 2026 Preorder at Amazon Preorder at GameStop Advertisement Monster Hunter Wilds Monster Hunter Wilds is the next evolution of the classic action-RPG series. It streamlines numerous aspects of the game to remove or mitigate some areas of friction: Things like tracking monsters, eating meals, and traversal have been streamlined to varying degrees. Some of that may not sit well with Monster Hunter veterans, but the core gameplay loop of hunting monsters, crafting better gear, and then using that gear to hunt even more dangerous monsters remains as deeply satisfying as ever. A new approach to having a somewhat seamless open world removes some of the rigidity of the best for the better. It still may not be the friendliest game to newcomers, but what awaits those willing to invest the time is an experience that remains unrivaled. See at Amazon Featured in this image Monster Hunter Wilds View Game Hub Follow Advertisement Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate Already one of the best fighting games in recent memory, Mortal Kombat 11 is even more impressive on the powerful Xbox Series X hardware. Featuring 4K resolution and new visual flourishes, the gruesome action on screen is rendered in a ridiculous amount of detail. The base game already had an ample amount of content, including multiple single-player modes and competitive multiplayer. The Ultimate edition tosses in the Aftermath story expansion and Kombat packs including 12 additional fighters. Mortal Kombat 11 is one of those rare fighting games that balances solo and multiplayer content well, and it's also the type of fighter that's appealing to both casual players and die-hard fans alike. Read our Mortal Kombat 11 review. See on Amazon Featured in this image Mortal Kombat 11 View Game Hub Follow Advertisement No Man's Sky No Man's Sky, much like Sea of Thieves, has improved mightily since launch. Over the years, developer Hello Games has released steady and substantial updates that have brought the space exploration game closer to its original, ambitious vision. No Man's Sky now features far more tangible activities, including base-building and even racing vehicles across tracks in multiplayer. No Man's Sky's next-gen update allows the game to run in 4K at 60fps. The performance enhancements also extend to lighting and shadows, which makes each of the randomly generated planets look even more detailed and alive. No Man's Sky is on Xbox Game Pass, so subscribers should absolutely check it out to see if they enjoy its loop. Read our No Man's Sky Next review. See on Xbox Store Featured in this image No Man’s Sky View Game Hub Follow Advertisement Octopath Traveler 0 In a year where the majority of high-profile RPGs were either remakes or remasters, Octopath Traveler 0 was a breath of fresh air. Granted, it is a console adaptation of the mobile game Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent, but there's more than enough new content and upgrades to make it stand apart from the free-to-play game. The excellent combat system, combined with the charming HD-2D visuals, episodic storytelling, and relaxing townbuilding, makes for a deep game that can keep you entertained for an absurd number of hours. Read our Octopath Traveler 0 review. Advertisement Ori and the Will of the Wisps Ori and the Will of the Wisps is a gorgeous platformer from Moon Studios that truly benefits from the power of the Xbox Series X. The stirring sequel runs in 4K at 120fps and supports HDR. Since Ori and the Will of the Wisps is filled with evocative, colorful settings and fast-paced platforming sequences, the boost in performance makes the already stellar experience even better. Ori and the Will of the Wisps is more of an action-platformer than its predecessor and introduces a number of new moves to employ in combat against enemies both big and small. The sprawling map is deftly designed to force you to make full use of Ori's expanded arsenal, which creates a more dynamic and satisfying adventure. If you haven't played Ori and the Blind Forest, you should play that first to get the full emotional weight of the understated but profound tale. Both games are available in the Xbox Game Pass library. Read our Ori and the Will of the Wisps review. See on Xbox Store Featured in this image Ori and the Will of the Wisps View Game Hub Follow Advertisement Pentiment Like Grounded, Pentiment is another example of Obsidian exploring new ground, and this adventure game certainly isn't your typical big-budget blockbuster. You play as Andreas Maler, a 16th century illuminator who becomes caught up in the mystery of a murder at an Abby. The game unfolds over the course of decades as you see how layers of history are built on top of each other, building toward a stirring conclusion. It's unlike anything you've ever played before. Read our Pentiment review. See at Amazon Featured in this image Pentiment View Game Hub Follow Advertisement A Plague Tale: Requiem Escaping the Black Death doesn’t sound like a huge pile of fun, but A Plague Tale: Requiem manages to deliver a gripping narrative with dark themes and some truly grotesque mechanics. Expect rats. Lots of rats. However, whether it’s the engagingly tense stealth gameplay or the macabre world itself, there is something so riveting about this sequel. If you own an Xbox Series X, you can expect great performance, even with hordes of rodents doing your bidding. Featured in this image A Plague Tale: Requiem View Game Hub Follow Advertisement Pragmata Pragmata is one of this year's best surprises, a completely original IP that mixes rock-solid gameplay with earnest storytelling and gorgeous graphics. Not just a one-trick pony with its engaging hack-and-shoot gameplay, Capcom's new release is a heartfelt story that's short and sweet. The gameplay-first design and subtle metroidvania influences make for a special experience, with Hugh and Diana's relationship being the glue that holds it all together. Read our Pragmata review. Advertisement Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Prince of Persia is known for being a precise and influential platformer series, but this latest entry makes it feel right at home in the metroidvania genre. The new direction fits the series like a glove, allowing Ubisoft to combine exploring a wide and varied map with series-favorite elements like precise platforming and tough combat challenges. Breaking with tradition, you don't play as the prince himself, but rather a member of his royal guard dispatched to save him from a betrayal within your ranks. The story that follows takes a few narrative shortcuts and can feel muddy, but it hints at a well-realized world full of mystery and magic. Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is one of the best new metroidvania games in years, and will likely serve as a template for others to follow. Read our Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown review. See at Xbox Store Featured in this image Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown View Game Hub Follow Advertisement Psychonauts 2 Remarkably, Psychonauts 2 is even better than its predecessor. After suffering multiple delays, Psychonauts 2 released over the summer to critical acclaim. The return to the psychic camp for kids was long overdue, and Double Fine made the most of this sequel. It retains the humor and charming storytelling of the original while refining the platforming gameplay and upping the psychedelic nature of the levels. From a gameplay perspective, Psychonauts 2 is a huge improvement over its predecessor, both when traversing the levels and fighting baddies in combat. Where Psychonauts 2 really shines, however, is in its portrayal of its characters. Revolving around empathy and growth, Psychonauts 2 has an impactful message. It's easily one of Double Fine's best games, and you can play it on Xbox Game Pass. Read our Psychonauts 2 review. See on Xbox Store Featured in this image Psychonauts 2 View Game Hub Follow Advertisement Resident Evil 4 Resident Evil 4 was already considered one of the greatest action horror games of all time, and as a result it had been ported to other platforms countless times since release. After successful remakes of the previous games, expectations were set high for an RE4 remake, and Capcom delivered. This isn't just the best Resident Evil 4 has ever looked, it's also a beautifully refined take on the modern classic. It revises just enough to modernize and smooth out any rough edges while remaining utterly recognizable, and then builds new challenges on top of that to test even the most experienced players. It's a true testament to the enduring quality of Resident Evil 4. Read our Resident Evil 4 review. See at Best Buy Featured in this image Resident Evil 4 View Game Hub Follow Advertisement Resident Evil Requiem A love letter to its survival-horror and survival-action eras, Resident Evil Requiem is the best of both worlds. One half of the game is pure fight-or-flight fun as you encounter a new breed of bioterrorism, the second is a beautifully balanced surge of adrenaline as you shoot, hack, and roundhouse kick your way to victory. With 2026 marking the 30th anniversary of Resident Evil, Requiem shines as a perfect tribute to Capcom's long-running franchise. Read our Resident Evil Requiem review. Advertisement Sea of Thieves Sea of Thieves has come a long way since launching in 2018. Rare has turned Sea of Thieves from a somewhat shallow pirate adventure into a swashbuckling success thanks to steady updates that have drastically overhauled the experience. Most importantly, Sea of Thieves now has an abundance of content, ranging from story missions to skeleton fleet hunts and much more. With better systems and more tangible rewards at stake, the core Sea of Thieves experience is more satisfying. On the next-gen consoles, Sea of Thieves runs at a smooth 60fps in 4K on Series X and in 1080p on Series S. The reduced load times on both consoles really help limit interruptions during your voyage, too. Sea of Thieves is well-worth diving into on Xbox Series X, and it's available on Game Pass. Read our Sea of Thieves review. See on Amazon Featured in this image Sea of Thieves View Game Hub Follow Advertisement South of Midnight The weakest part of South of Midnight is undoubtedly its passable gameplay, but fortunately, everything else about this Southern Gothic adventure helps to elevate the experience. With an emotional story at its core, fascinating folklore to explore, a strong art direction, and one of the best soundtracks of the year, it's a charming and atmospheric game to check out. Read our South of Midnight review. See at Amazon Featured in this image South of Midnight View Game Hub Follow Advertisement Split Fiction Split Fiction is Hazelight's first game since It Takes Two, and it carries itself with the same spirit of constant reinvention. As dual authors whose worlds get a high-tech merging, you have to navigate through smashed-up fantasy and sci-fi environments while constantly dealing with new challenges that will have you laughing alongside your co-op partner. Hazelight already gained its reputation as a premiere co-op studio and this just further cements it. Read our Split Fiction review. See at Amazon Featured in this image Split Fiction View Game Hub Follow Advertisement Star Wars: Jedi Survivor If you have already played Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, just know that Jedi: Survivor is a fantastic sequel that builds on every strength. Cal Kestis’ fight against the Empire is a blast, and lightsaber-swinging gameplay feels phenomenal. Here, the Star Wars universe also feels lived in and palpable. On Xbox Series X, an already gorgeous game looks and runs like a dream. A white knuckle ride steeped in Star Wars lore, the Force is definitely with Jedi: Survivor. Featured in this image Star Wars Jedi: Survivor View Game Hub Follow Advertisement The Talos Principle 2 The Talos Principle 2 expands and builds upon everything that made the cult debut memorable. The first-person puzzle game has you slowly peel back the layers of the world as you learn more about the web of mysteries at its heart, while also raising fascinating philosophical questions. This is a game that uses the medium to explore heady topics, and it's unlike anything else. Read our Talos Principle 2 review. See at Xbox Store Featured in this image The Talos Principle 2 View Game Hub Follow Advertisement Tetris Effect: Connected Tetris Effect: Connected is magical on Xbox Series X. With 4K resolution and up to 120 fps, the particle effects that are so integral to Tetris Effect's presentation are even more detailed and stunning. Beyond the enhancements, Tetris Effect: Connected is just a delightfully inventive take on the best puzzle game ever made. It turns Tetris into an all-encompassing visual and audio experience thanks to an explosion of colors seen both in and outside the grid and the reactive tunes that will have you nodding along to the beat. In addition to an already great stable of modes, the Connected edition comes with great cooperative and competitive multiplayer modes to play locally or online. It's a relaxing experience, and one that's perfect to play for short spurts over the course of months (or even years). Read our Tetris Effect Connected review. See on Xbox Store Featured in this image Tetris Effect: Connected View Game Hub Follow Advertisement Vampire Crawlers "Just one more turn, one more run," you'll tell yourself as Vampire Crawlers puts your attention span in an iron grip. Just like Vampire Survivors, Vampire Crawlers is a masterclass in offering approachable gameplay--this time in the form of a roguelike deckbuilder--and then subtly adding new layers of complexity as you become more invested in it. But what really makes Vampire Crawlers the best excuse to stay up until 3 AM awash in the glow of your TV is how it makes every action feel satisfying. Once you master the art of combos and deckbuilding, you won't want to put this pixel-perfect dungeon-crawler down. Read our Vampire Crawlers review. Advertisement Wax Heads We mustn't dwell. No, not today…not on Wax Heads day! Papers, Please meets Empire Records, Wax Heads is a treat for any fan of music crafted by real human beings. Not just a cozy puzzle game that asks you to learn more about your customers, Wax Heads is also a statement against an entertainment industry that will cut any corner possible to make an extra buck, especially when it involves using AI to replace people with bland and soulless music. See on Xbox Store Advertisement

Title: Why GTA 6 Doesn’t Have Early Access, According To Take-Two Date: Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:43:23 +0000 Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/why-gta-6-doesnt-have-early-access-according-to-take-two/ Take-Two Interactive's quarterly earnings call had plenty of new information about GTA 6, including why the game won't have an early access perk. Speaking to investors, CEO Strauss Zelnick was also asked why Take-Two Interactive is selling fewer special versions of GTA 6--so far only the $80 standard and $100 ultimate editions are available to preorder--and why early access wasn't offered as an additional perk, when it is available for its line of 2K sports games like NBA, WWE, and PGA Tour.  Zelnick explained that the pricing decisions ultimately belong to Rockstar Games, and while it could have charged more for features like paid early access, the studio was once again aiming to provide value to its consumers. "Given the hype around this title, I mean, I think we could have made any number of other pricing choices," Zelnick explained. "But as I said earlier, our focus is on delivering way more value than what we charge for something." Essentially, Zelnick explained that both GTA 6 editions are already value-packed products in the eyes of the company, and while preorders are exceptionally high, he did note that these could always be canceled before the game launches on November 19. That has led to Take-Two Interactive being cautiously optimistic, but the company is still expecting GTA 6 to help increase its revenue by 20% in its current financial year. Early access has become more commonplace for new games over the last couple of years, and in addition to Take-Two, companies like Microsoft make extensive use of it to give players extra incentive to buy a premium edition of a game--which obviously costs more than the regular version. Forza Horizon 6 offered a headstart when it launched earlier this year, and Gears of War: E-Day will also have an early access period for owners of the game's special edition. Meanwhile, GTA 6 launches on November 19 for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, and you can check out an "extended" preview of the game first on Netflix on August 27--if you're a Netflix subscriber. GTA 6: 241 Screenshots To Ease The Wait View Images

Title: 26 Years Later, Attack on Titan's Best Quote Is Still One of the Coldest Quotes in Anime History Date: Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:39:15 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/how-attack-on-titan-turned-its-heros-battle-cry-into-a-villains-manifesto/ From his first introduction, Eren Yeager from Attack on Titan is not your typical wide-eyed, optimistic shonen protagonist. While characters like Goku from Dragon Ball or the titular Naruto chase dreams of greatness and recognition, Eren is consumed by an all-consuming rage against a world that has caged him. He is loud, stubborn, impulsive, and violently uncompromising. Above all, Eren wants to tear apart the system that made survival feel impossible in the first place.

Title: How to solve the microphone puzzle in Big Walk Date: Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:26:53 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/big-walk-microphone-puzzle-how-to-solve-walkthrough/ The microphone puzzle in Big Walkwill put your hearing (and your audio devices) to the test.

Title: Fields of Mistria romance and best gifts list Date: Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:19:04 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/fields-of-mistria-guides/443158/romance-marriage-candidates-characters-best-gifts/ In Fields of Mistria, there are quite a few romanceable characters that you can woo by giving gifts to. You’ll run into these characters in your day-to-day and those wanting to rush to that romance will need to know exactly what to give them.

Title: Pokemon Pokopia's Bubbly Basin DLC is great, but Palworld does one thing better Date: Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:09:55 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/pokopia-bubbly-basin-dlc-popplio-temple-construction/ I like Pokémon Pokopia's Bubbly Basin as a whole. The marine aesthetic is lovely. Post-apocalypse Cerulean City hit me in the feels, water types have always been my favorite Pokemon, and they're very much in the spotlight now. And the vibes are just immaculate down here. You know what I don't like? Slamming the brakes on progress when Popplio asks me to build them a temple.

Title: Grand Theft Auto 6 Parent Company Doubles Down on No Physical Edition, Calls Digital ‘Much More Convenient' Date: Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:59:12 GMT Link: https://www.polygon.com/grand-theft-auto-6-no-physical-disc-take-two-earnings-call-digital-games/ Rockstar's parent company is doubling down on the digital future of game distribution. During a Take-Two Interactive earnings call today, CEO Strauss Zelnick defended the company's decision not to release a physical disc for Grand Theft Auto 6, saying that discs "don't really make sense for the consumer."

Title: GeForce NOW Shakes Up August With 26 New Games Date: Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:00:11 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-august-2026-games-list/ August is here, bringing 26 new games for GeForce NOW members.  Command the seas in World of Warships: Legends and discover what’s next in the GeForce NOW library, starting with the eight newly added games this week.  In addition, GeForce NOW is at the QuakeCon gaming conference this week in Grapevine, Texas, with hands-on experiences awaiting attendees. Return to QuakeCon  Visit the NVIDIA booth at QuakeCon to experience GeForce RTX 5080-powered Ultimate cloud gaming in action, with demos showcasing stunning visuals at up to 5K 120 frames per second on an ultrawide display, as well as seamless gameplay on the Lenovo Legion Go S handheld device. Conference attendees can see how thousands of PC games, including fan-favorite Bethesda titles, can move effortlessly across laptops, Macs, handhelds, mobile devices, TVs and more — letting members pick up where they left off on nearly any supported screen. Gamers not at the show can try out Ultimate cloud gaming in action with a day pass and jump into Bethesda titles from any device. All Games on Deck Sail the seas from nearly any screen. World of Warships: Legends drops anchor on GeForce NOW this week, bringing free-to-play naval combat. Captains can command destroyers, cruisers and battleships across massive multiplayer battles while exploring the latest update, featuring the Pacific Hammer Campaign, a new line of U.S. destroyers and more. Chart a course straight into the latest content across devices today without any installs needed, and check out all the games available this week: Big Walk (New release on Steam Aug. 4) Beacon Pines (Free on Epic Games Store Aug. 6) Sovereign Tower (New release on Steam Aug. 6) Expeditions: Samurai (New release on Steam Aug. 7) The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales (Xbox, available on the Microsoft Store) The Incident at Galley House (Steam) Machine Party (Steam) World of Warships: Legends (Steam) And look forward to the games coming throughout the month: Pax Autocratica (New release on Steam Aug. 10) Car Wash Simulator (New release on Steam Aug. 10) Clawed (New release on Steam Aug. 13) Hell Let Loose: Vietnam (New release on Steam Aug. 13) Sandustry (New release on Steam and Xbox, available on Game Pass, Aug. 13) The Sinking City 2 (New release on Steam Aug. 18) Mortal Shell II (New release on Steam Aug. 20) Gallipoli (New release on Steam, Aug. 20) Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 (New release on Steam Aug. 25) Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy (New release on Steam and Xbox, available on Game Pass, Aug. 27) Breathedge 2 (New release on Steam Aug. 30) World of Warships: Legends (Steam) High on Life (Steam) High on Life 2 (Steam and Xbox, available on Game Pass) Paradise Killer (Steam) Misery (Steam) Pratfall (Steam) Starvester (Steam) Extra Joy From July In addition to the dozen games announced last month, 15 more joined the GeForce NOW library.  Breath of Fire IV (Steam) Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 (Ubisoft Connect) CloverPit (Xbox, available on Game Pass) Dinoblade (Steam) Dino Crisis (Steam) Dino Crisis 2 (Steam) Esports Manager 2026 (Steam) Funnel Runners (Steam) Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok Demo (Steam) Halo: Campaign Evolved (Steam and Xbox, available on Game Pass) Mistfall Hunter (Steam) Onimusha: Way of the Sword DEMO (Steam) Pathogenic (Steam) Sudden Attack Zero Point (Steam) The Life and Suffering of Prince Jerian (Steam) Mistfall Hunter didn’t make it this month. Stay tuned to GFN Thursday for the latest updates. What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below. Share a game screenshot or clip that perfectly sums up your day so far. — NVIDIA GeForce NOW (@NVIDIAGFN) August 4, 2026

Title: Best in Class: Stream PC Games and Study on the Same Laptop With GeForce NOW Date: Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:00:20 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-back-to-school-2026/ Back to school means balancing assignments, deadlines and downtime. GeForce NOW makes it easy to have it all. With cloud gaming, everyday laptops used for class can also become GeForce RTX-powered gaming setups.  When it’s time to switch from studying to gaming, members can jump into Halo: Campaign Evolved, as GeForce NOW is bringing one of the gaming world’s most celebrated titles to nearly any device through the cloud, alongside eight total games joining the GeForce NOW library this week. From A+ to AAA Gaming  This back-to-school season, the easiest upgrade isn’t replacing laptops in backpacks. It’s unlocking even more from these same laptops, from creating to gaming. With a GeForce NOW membership, Chromebooks, Macs and Surface devices can become GeForce RTX-powered gaming PCs in the cloud. The GeForce NOW library features thousands of supported PC games, letting members stream titles they already own from digital stores like Steam, Xbox PC Game Pass and Epic Games Store in just a few clicks. The cloud keeps games up to date and ready to play, making it easy to jump into a match between classes, after homework or whenever there’s free time. Time spent waiting on downloads, patches and installs becomes time spent in game instead. The Ultimate membership enables best-in-class experiences by delivering 5080-class performance in the cloud with NVIDIA DLSS, ray tracing and NVIDIA Reflex technologies for responsive, visually rich gameplay — all on the hardware gamers already own. A creator known as “Menguiny” recently put this to the test after picking up a MacBook Neo. GeForce NOW turned the laptop — usually the creator’s go-to for editing videos and everyday work — into a top-notch gaming machine, too. Another creator, “TechWithSeong” highlighted that same versatility GeForce NOW offers. Rather than juggling separate devices for work and gaming, he used GeForce NOW Ultimate to stream supported PC games across the devices he already owns — from a MacBook used for editing to gaming on the go with handheld devices. Gamers can start with a day pass and experience all the premium benefits without a monthly commitment. Plus, the cost of a day pass can be applied toward a first membership purchase — it’s like earning a little extra credit along the way. Everyone, at Their Stations Needlers never looked so sharp. Experience the Master Chief’s iconic journey on GeForce NOW in Halo: Campaign Evolved — a modernized remake of Halo: Combat Evolved’s campaign — rebuilt with high-definition visuals, updated cinematics and refined gameplay. Whether discovering Halo for the first time or returning after 25 years to finish the fight, it’s as the Master Chief says: “We’re just getting started.” Crash-land on the mysterious ringworld alongside Cortana and uncover great secrets while battling overwhelming Covenant forces. Fight through the rebuilt campaign, then continue the adventure with three brand-new missions featuring the Master Chief and Sergeant Johnson. Expanded weapons, iconic vehicles, hijackable Wraith tanks and optional Skull modifiers offer even more ways to play. Suit up across PCs, Macs, Chromebooks, handhelds, mobile devices, TVs and more with GeForce NOW Ultimate, powered by GeForce RTX 5080-class performance in the cloud. Experience Halo with NVIDIA DLSS, ray tracing and NVIDIA Reflex technologies delivering higher frame rates and ultralow latency that keep every firefight feeling responsive and worthy of a Spartan. From solo gaming to online co-op modes, GeForce NOW cloud saves let members log in and pick up exactly where they left off across supported devices — no lengthy downloads, extra storage space or expensive hardware upgrades required. The only thing left to carry is the mission. Let’s Play Today In addition, members can stream the following games this week: Halo: Campaign Evolved (New release on Steam and Xbox, available on Game Pass July 28) Mistfall Hunter (New release on Steam July 29) Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 (New release on Ubisoft Connect July 30) Sudden Attack Zero Point (New release on Steam, July 30) The Ranchers (New release on Steam, available July 30) Corsair Cove (New release on Steam and Xbox, available on Game Pass July 31) Funnel Runners (Steam) Pathogenic (Steam) What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below. Which game lore are you so familiar with that you can give a school presentation on it? — NVIDIA GeForce NOW (@NVIDIAGFN) July 29, 2026

Title: GeForce NOW Sets Sail With ‘Path of Exile: Curse of the Allflame’ Joining the Cloud Date: Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:00:16 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-path-of-exile-allflame/ Lock in and load up the cloud. GFN Thursday brings fresh updates and new adventures, all ready to play without waiting for downloads. Set sail in Path of Exile: Curse of the Allflame and charge in Battlefield 6 Season 4 both launching major content for members this week. Then revisit Capcom legends like Breath of Fire IV, Dino Crisis and Dino Crisis 2, jump into Halo: Campaign Evolved Advanced Access and discover nine titles arriving on GeForce NOW. The Curse Calls Prepare to brave the unforgiving waters of Wraeclast. Path of Exile: Curse of the Allflame launches Friday, July 24, sending Exiles into the perilous Frozen Seas. Guided by formidable corsair captain Valerie and her cursed navigator Vesper, gamers must piece together scattered treasure charts, board the legendary vessel — the Sovereign — and chart a course into the abyss. Descend into the depths using Allflame Lanterns to uncover valuable relics while surviving the dangers lurking beneath the waves. The update introduces sweeping changes, including a complete rework of sockets and links. The Scion also gains the all-new Luminary Ascendancy, the Mercenaries of Trarthus return alongside mysterious Atlas Anomalies, and the preexisting Abyss, Legion and Talisman mechanics receive revitalized gameplay and exclusive rewards. GeForce NOW members can dive in the moment it launches across their devices, no downloads needed. Learn more about the latest additions on the Path of Exile website. Rise Through the Ranks The next operation begins. Battlefield 6 takes the fight further with Season 4, bringing new battlegrounds, expanded progression and new ways to play.  Take to the land, air and sea with the massive Tsuru Reef and the return of the fan-favorite Wake Island, coming in phase two. Both feature aircraft carriers with operational flight decks, new naval vehicles and a dynamic wave system that helps move every match. The update also introduces Custom Lobbies and Spectator Mode, delivering more ways to play. From large-scale multiplayer battles to intense vehicle combat, GeForce NOW lets members deploy across nearly any device. Ultimate members can stream with GeForce RTX 5080-powered performance across PCs, Macs, handhelds, mobile devices, TVs and more. Whether returning to the frontlines or enlisting for the first time, members can leap into the latest Battlefield update the moment it arrives on GeForce NOW — without waiting for patches. Dragons and Dinosaurs — on Any Device Classic adventures, now in the cloud. Three iconic Capcom adventures arrive on GeForce NOW this week, ready for longtime fans to revisit and new players to discover. Journey through the rich fantasy world of Breath of Fire IV, a role-playing game following the intertwining stories of Ryu and Fou-Lu. Master an array of skills and magic to unlock strategic victories in battle and go head to head with unique enemies using powerful Dragon Transformations.  Raw instinct takes over in Dino Crisis and Dino Crisis 2, the survival-horror series that combines pulse-pounding action, resource management and thrilling dinosaur encounters. Pursued by a relentless prehistoric terror, players fight to survive from the facility to the world of the Cretaceous Period. Whether reliving unforgettable moments or discovering these legendary titles for the first time, gamers on GeForce NOW can experience gaming history on supported devices like Chromebooks, Fire TV and Steam Deck — no legacy hardware required. Spartans — Start Early Spartans don’t have to wait. Players who prepurchase the Premium Edition of Halo: Campaign Evolved can suit up for Advanced Access before the game’s global launch on Tuesday, July 28.  Start the weekend with all the new games arriving on GeForce NOW: ZeroSpace (New release on Steam, available July 20) The Life and Suffering of Prince Jerian (New release on Steam, available July 20) The Planet Crafter (New release on Xbox, available on Game Pass July 21) Carnival Hunt (New release on Steam, available July 23) Dinoblade (New release on Steam, available on July 23) Breath of Fire IV (Steam) CloverPit (Xbox, available on Game Pass) Dino Crisis (Steam) Dino Crisis 2 (Steam) The last word goes to the Community Corner. One GeForce NOW member recently shared they found themselves back on GeForce NOW Ultimate because they missed the flexibility of gaming across devices like Steam Deck. Their post sparked a discussion about why members tap into cloud gaming, whether as a backup, a travel companion or their primary way to play. What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below.

Title: Sharpen the Sword, Skip the Downloads — ‘Onimusha: Way of the Sword’ Is Coming to GeForce NOW Date: Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:34 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-onimusha-coming/ Onimusha: Way of the Sword is coming to GeForce NOW at launch, with the playable demo available this week. It’s joined by Denshattack! rolling in with five new games arriving in the cloud. Plus, GeForce NOW officially launches in India, moving from beta to public availability — meaning gamers can sign up without a waitlist. Pick Up the Oni Gauntlet Cloud-powered. Samurai-approved. Capcom’s next legendary action adventure is coming to GeForce NOW. Onimusha: Way of the Sword will arrive on the cloud at launch on Thursday, Sept. 3.  Members can jump into the action even sooner with the demo now available to stream. Set in a dark fantasy vision of Edo Japan, follow a lone samurai wielding the legendary Oni Gauntlet against relentless demonic Genma. Master precise swordplay, unleash powerful abilities and absorb the souls of fallen enemies as supernatural battles unfold across a haunting world filled with mystery and danger. Ultimate members can experience every clash with GeForce RTX 5080-class performance in the cloud across PCs, Macs, handhelds, mobile devices and TVs. From the first swing in the demo through launch day, GeForce NOW lets members step into battle the moment it’s available — no downloads, storage space or expensive hardware required. Gamers can find the demo in the GeForce NOW app demo row and add the title to their wishlists today to be ready when the blade is drawn.  India Levels Up The wait is over. GeForce NOW has officially exited beta in India, bringing the world’s highest-performance cloud gaming service to more gamers across the country.  This week, gamers can choose from monthly Performance and Ultimate memberships, flexible day passes or the basic, free offering — making it easier than ever to experience GeForce RTX-powered cloud gaming. GeForce NOW now supports UPI payments, giving gamers across India a fast, secure and convenient way to purchase memberships and day passes.  Premium memberships unlock GeForce RTX-powered features like ray tracing, NVIDIA DLSS and NVIDIA Reflex, along with higher resolutions, faster frame rates and priority access to streaming. With thousands of supported games — from blockbuster releases and free-to-play favorites to indie hits — members can enjoy PC games they already own without the cost of upgrading to high-end gaming hardware. Join the conversation with the GeForce NOW community on Reddit.  Go Off the Rails This Weekend “Denshattack!” is pulling into the cloud. Denshattack! — the off-the-rails, train‑wrecking action game — is now available to stream on GeForce NOW, letting members embrace pure chaos from almost any device.  Take control of runaway trains and send them barreling through crowded tracks, explosive obstacles and delightfully destructive layouts, chaining spectacular crashes with just the right mix of precision and pandemonium. Its colorful, tongue‑in‑cheek presentation and physics‑driven mayhem turn every run into a highlight reel of derailments — perfect for quick sessions, score‑chasing and laughing at just how wrong a single turn can go when the throttle never lets up. In addition, members can look for the following to play this week: Denshattack! (New release on Steam and Xbox, available on Game Pass on July 15) The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu (New release on Steam, available July 15) Heave Ho 2 (New release on Steam, available July 16) Fogpiercer (New release on Steam and Xbox, available on Game Pass on July 17) Onimusha: Way of the Sword DEMO (Steam) The GeForce NOW community keeps discovering new games to play, with members discussing the most beautiful games on the service. What game has impressed you most on GeForce NOW? Let us know on X or in the comments below.

Title: GeForce NOW Turns Up the Heat With New GeForce RTX 5080-Powered Toronto Server Date: Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:00:55 +0000 Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/geforce-now-thursday-toronto-expansion/ This GFN Thursday brings more games, more power and more ways to play on GeForce NOW.  The cloud gaming service is expanding with a new GeForce RTX 5080-powered server in Toronto, bringing dedicated high performance in the cloud closer to members across the region. NTE: Neverness to Everness also gets an update in the cloud, making it even easier to jump into the latest content from the supernatural adventure without a single download or more storage space needed. It leads the way for GeForce NOW bringing native touch control to the game, coming soon. There’s even more to explore with three new games joining the GeForce NOW library this week.  Take It to the Next Level in Toronto The forecast is looking cloudy in Canada. A new GeForce RTX 5080-powered GeForce NOW server is coming to Toronto, expanding service in the region and bringing dedicated cloud gaming performance closer to local members. The new server will roll out within days, giving more players access to top-tier cloud gaming across Canada. Ultimate members can stream across PCs, Macs, handhelds, mobile devices, TVs and more with GeForce RTX 5080-class power in the cloud. Enjoy up to 4K resolution and beyond on supported ultrawide displays, up to 120 frames per second, plus NVIDIA DLSS, ray tracing and NVIDIA Reflex technologies.  Bring on the ‘999 Nights’ Reality bends — on any device. Step into the surreal world of NTE: Neverness to Everness with the NTE Version 1.2 “999 Nights” update.  This version introduces a massive gameplay evolution, plunging players into an immersive, tabletop-inspired fantasy role-playing game on the Warren Continent — a new permanent game mode featuring its own dedicated progression system. This narrative and mechanical expansion is elevated by the debut of two powerful characters, Shinku and Iroi, alongside an unprecedented fashion upgrade featuring a sweeping collection of 19 new character outfits. To top it off, exploration gets a high-octane upgrade with Draco, a revolutionary new motorcycle vehicle, making this version an absolute playground for combat strategy, stylish customization and high-speed urban traversal.  Plus, GeForce NOW will soon be rolling out native touch controls to NTE: Neverness to Everness, which will make it even easier to explore the city’s mysteries from supported mobile devices. Look for the game in the GeForce NOW app to seamlessly jump between devices and continue the adventure — no downloads, storage space or expensive additional hardware required. Embark on Expanded Adventures The journey continues in Granblue Fantasy: Relink with the Endless Ragnarok expansion. Known for its dynamic combat, diverse roster of Skyfarers and thrilling online co-op, Relink returns with fresh story content as mysterious beings known as the Ragnalia threaten the Zegagrande Skydom. Strange gateways, powerful new foes — including the mighty Beelzebub — and fresh challenges await across the skies. The expansion also introduces additional ways to play, including summon abilities that add another layer of combat strategy, co-op quest tiers and a solo mode filled with unpredictable encounters. Master traits offer more opportunities to customize favorite characters, giving both longtime Skyfarers and newcomers plenty of reasons to take flight. Jump into the latest action with the following games to play this week: Esports Manager 2026 (New release on Steam, available July 6) Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced (New release on Steam and Ubisoft Connect, available July 9) Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok Demo (Steam) As GeForce NOW continues to expand, so does the community discovering cloud gaming. One new Ultimate member summed up their first impressions: “Finally caved and got GFN Ultimate… and wow.” Another longtime PC gamer shared how GeForce NOW completely changed their perspective after years of skepticism, calling it “a good alternative” for casual players and encouraging others to “try the one month and upgrade to the yearly before the sale ends.” What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below.

Title: Share of the Week: Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced – Jackdaw Date: Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:00:18 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/08/07/share-of-the-week-assassins-creed-black-flag-resynced-jackdaw/ Last week, we asked you to share moments about Edward Kenway’s pirate ship, the Jackdaw, using #PSshare #PSBlog. Here are this week’s highlights: _GenieCrazy_ shares the Jackdaw facing off against a British ship gh_holy_mash shares the Jackdaw sailing into the rising sun WarDragon989 shares a smoky view of the pirate flag waving off the Jackdaw during a battle lucaslu_ckli shares Edward crouched on the ship’s bow Photomode_Raro shares a view of a whale breaching as Edward steers the ship Search #PSshare #PSBlog on Twitter or Instagram to see more entries to this week’s theme, or be inspired by other great games featuring Photo Mode. Want to be featured in the next Share of the Week? THEME: Big WalkSUBMIT BY: 11:59 PM PT on August 12, 2026  Next week, grab some friends and share moments spent puzzling together in Big Walk, available now as a PlayStation Plus Monthly game. Use #PSshare #PSBlog for a chance to be featured.

Title: Celebrate 30 years of Quake with a brand-new episode, available today Date: Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:15:30 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/08/06/celebrate-30-years-of-quake-with-a-brand-new-episode-available-today/ In 1996, id Software smashed through to another dimension – in one sense of the word, pioneering first-person shooters in the third dimension with the release of Quake, and in another, hurtling players feet-first into Quake’s otherworldly realm – a place beyond our reality where kinetic combat and a moody eldritch setting took FPS players to new heights. 30 years later, Quake has inspired countless hours played and frags tallied locally or online in Deathmatch, not to mention real-world connections and a major role in the rise of FPS esports with QuakeCon, North America’s largest LAN party (also celebrating the big 3-0 this year!). To ring in the 30th anniversary of Quake, just in time for the 30th anniversary of QuakeCon, MachineGames, in collaboration with id Software, return to bring you a brand-new episode for the iconic FPS: Play Video Available today as a free update for Quake on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, Dawn of the Machine features a full 19-map campaign accompanied by a brand-new soundtrack and Deathmatch map.  Dawn of the Machine is a celebration of Quake’s history and influence on the developers at MachineGames and id Software. Following the team’s work on Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: The Order of Giants DLC, Lead Level Designer Andrew Yoder at MachineGames approached the studio’s Game Director Jerk Gusfafsson about an expansion for Quake. Gustafsson, Yoder and the rest of the team that worked on similar projects – dubbed internally as Quake Club – set forth three major goals for what would become Dawn of the Machine. First and foremost, of course, was celebrating Quake’s 30th anniversary. “We wanted to create something that felt authentic to the spirit of the original game: Horror! Action! Madness!” says Yoder. As such, players will face deadly twists on familiar entries from Quake bestiary such as the Rocket Ogre, Demo Dog, and Blood Shambler, rising to the challenge with new weapon variants like ricochet-blasting Laser Cannon and the lightning-infused Super Axe for classic, fast-paced Quake carnage. The second goal the team pursued was giving veteran Quake players a new experience. Previous Quake episodes released by MachineGames alongside id Software, such as Call of the Machine and Dimension of the Machine, featured a traditional hub structure which reset the player’s progression between major areas. Instead, Dawn of the Machine has players battle through a continuous episode with continuous progression, which according to Yoder provided the team with “a challenge, requiring much more coordination and iteration to create.” To set the stage for its design, Dawn of the Machine has players back in the boots of Quake’s battle-hardened protagonist Ranger as he escapes an illusory dimension where time folds back onto itself. As the looping cycle of time progresses, so too will players as they discover ways to break the loop, uncover upgrades to their health and ammunition supplies and eventually take down The Nightmare Machine, the source of Ranger’s planar prison. “Nothing you see can be trusted,” says Yoder, “but there is a path to break through the illusion, defeat the schemes of the outer gods and escape.”  An early boss battle concept (left), plus early level plans (right) for what would become The Matriarch of Decay. Both underwent significant iteration during the production of Dawn of the Machine. The third goal in developing Dawn of the Machine was allowing the multifaceted and multitalented team at MachineGames and id Software to exercise their skills collaboratively on a smaller project compared to a modern AAA video game project. Some members of the Quake Club have made their own maps since the game’s release in ‘96 while others, including Yoder, have joined in more recently, making Quake Club a place for anyone on the team to contribute something to the project. “Quake Club has always been an opportunity for the team to learn and have fun,” says Yoder, adding that high-quality modding tools and Quake’s relative visual simplicity to the photorealism of modern day AAA titles allow team members to pitch in their expertise, even for tasks normally outside their area of specialization. As one example, Dawn of the Machine’s new soundtrack came about from an offer from Christian Plogfors, Advanced Level Designer at MachineGames. In addition to contributing two levels to the episode, Plogfors created a soundtrack with a dark, ambient tone expertly suited to the trippy, ethereal world of the expansion. “Christian proceeded to make a fantastic set of tracks that give the episode its own identity,” says Yoder. “The whole episode is so much stronger thanks to his contribution, stepping outside his normal role and bringing his other skills and passions to serve the project.” Reflecting on 30 years of Quake, Yoders says the opportunity to make Dawn of the Machine has been a privilege. “The team here owes a lot to Quake and its legacy,” he says, “Quake Club and our work wouldn’t exist without the wider Quake community and our friends at id Software.”

Title: Ghost Recon Wildlands: Last Rites – Everything you need to know Date: Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:00:48 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/08/06/ghost-recon-wildlands-last-rites-everything-you-need-to-know/ Ghost Recon Wildlands: Last Rites is a major free update out now on PS4 and PS5. It revitalizes the game with new content, including a thrilling linear story mission, gameplay customization features, 4K and 60 FPS on PS5 and PS5 Pro, and more. To learn more about what you can expect, we spoke with Ubisoft Bordeaux’s Creative Director Olivier Leonardi and Live Strategy & Analytics Director Yossef Benzeghadi in a new interview. Play Video Wildlands launched nearly a decade ago. What can you tell us about the community still engaging with the game? Yossef Benzeghadi: Wildlands is a beloved gem within the Ghost Recon community, and taking down the Santa Blanca Cartel is fondly remembered. Either Solo or up to four players co-op, it’s a unique blend of open world and a fun immersive tactical military third person shooter that really stood the test of time. Back in the day, I was part of the Wildlands live team, and we really took the time to picture all the gameplay behaviors, player profiles, and playstyles we could see emerging in the game from the whole community. It acted as our golden compass throughout postlaunch. It led to the release of various fan-favorite content, still available today of course, such as our challenging Ghost Mode, or multiple Clancy-verse missions featuring Splinter Cell or Rainbow Six Siege. There was one key element that really stuck to me to this day – a group we initially called “Sandbox Players.” To be honest, at first, we did not really understand what the heck they were doing in our Bolivian Wildlands. Digging more, and more, notably thanks to community interviews and data-informed playtests, it finally clicked: they were role playing, ranging from cooperative mil-sim to simply adding extra optional layers of challenges on top of the game just for fun, taking hours to complete one mission perfectly. We had tons of players leveraging everything the game had to offer to transcend their gameplay experience to the next level. The level of customization and the overall freedom of choice the game offers were praised all around and for us that’s one of the main reasons players are still engaging with Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlands today. With Last Rites, we are following up on that legacy, and there’s never been a better time to jump in. First, break down the features you’re adding in Last Rites, and why you added them. Yossef: First, and by popular demand, we are very happy to confirm 4K and 60 FPS on PS5 and PS5 Pro. To allow even more flexibility for role play fans and to bring more accessibility and freedom of choice to everyone, we are also adding various new settings to experiment with. With our new Ghost Parameters in the game’s Options menu, you can enable instant death or limitless revives, choose to have one or two primary weapons, and decide whether you keep remaining unused ammo when reloading or not. With our new World and Session Settings in the game’s Lobby page, you control the world itself. From the weather and time of day to alarms and jammers and even the rate of enemy patrols, you can craft your very own experience. You can even enable friendly fire in co-op, either to enhance realism, or allow some light PvP role play scenarios with your friends should you want to. We are also expanding existing categories from the Options menu with increased player agency. HUD and UI are more customizable than ever, and our new Difficulty settings now allow players to deep dive and tweak various elements such as Enemy Perception, Endurance, Vehicle Breakability and much more. Then, there’s Last Rites itself. It’s a brand-new story-driven mission you can jump into right away. Set in a darker, more oppressive Bolivia, the Ghosts enter a region controlled by Los Penitentes, a new fanatical cult united by faith, sacrifice, and violent justice. Coming from all walks of life, its members turn the environment into a constant threat, drawing the Ghosts into a tense narrative of betrayal and moral ambiguity. They are led by an enigmatic new foe, La Llorona. In addition, we’ve added tons of customization for your Ghost character and teammates, and many weapons and equipment have been unlocked for free, including previously unreleased camos and unobtainable challenge rewards. All Ghost War PvP classes can now be unlocked for free in the in-game store alongside many other items. And yes, we are adding some new Character Smith items to celebrate Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon 25th Anniversary, with a mysterious Operator Skin you unlock by completing Last Rites. A special thanks to the talented team at Ubisoft Bordeaux who made it all possible. Finally, PlayStation Plus members can get their hands on a brand-new exclusive Iconic Skin of La Llorona, unlock the powerful P416 Micteca, and embrace their presidential chic with the new 4-SHUR Blue Leader Sunglasses.  Last Rites has been created in part due to that community feedback. How did you actually gather and prioritize that? Olivier Leonardi: We met our community leaders and had a very open conversation with them. The goal was to turn raw community feedback into actionable insights that improved player experience while supporting the game’s core principles. We did so across multiple channels, structured it into themes, and prioritized based on player impact, intensity, and alignment with several player profiles. We know that a large part of our community are avid role players, so we crafted some of the features around their requests. Yossef: Working on Last Rites was quite an archaeological ride. Very early on the project, we broadly shared all insights and knowledge we gathered on Ghost Recon Wildlands during its postlaunch at the time, which was extremely valuable for the team. It served as a mirror to reflect on what we could do and explore on Last Rites, a vision which we fine-tuned over time thanks to those precious community discussions we had that Olivier mentioned. Notice we have been talking a lot about role play so far; this is the prime example of something we would have loved to explore further back in the day and are very happy we could prioritize now. At the same time, and for the same reasons, we know a lot of our players just love well-crafted and story-driven missions, and that’s why we are also delivering on that front with Last Rites. Talk to us about the new story content – Where did La Llorona come from, conceptually? Olivier: La Llorona has become an untouchable icon, a resurrected arbiter of justice, revered by the Bolivian people almost as a saint. Gathering devoted followers to her cause, she compels them to wear masks, erasing their individuality and demanding absolute obedience. These disciples, known as Los Penitentes, act as the ruthless executors of her will, delivering merciless retribution to anyone connected to the events that sealed her fate. We wanted this new antagonist to be quite dark and complex, but also someone that was deeply wounded, betrayed by the people she loved and trusted. La Llorona survived, but survival came at a cost. The betrayal destroyed her sense of belonging, leaving her suspended between who she was and what she’s becoming. Her vengeance isn’t just directed outward; it’s a way to reclaim control, to make sense of that pain, after what she experienced. She becomes a force of raw justice and destruction. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image The mission is described as “unsettling” and the narrative shifts as players progress. How far did you push the tone, and why did you want to go darker this time? Olivier: We wanted to introduce this new mission as a very standard incursion, putting players back into Nomad’s boots, leading the Ghosts to do what they do very efficiently, but things quickly turn into something else; the familiar Bolivian environment becomes weird and the Ghosts start witnessing the wrath of La Llorona, aiming at anyone who might be accountable for what happened to her, especially the corrupt Bolivian government and its armed wing: Unidad. The more the Ghosts advance in her territory, the more they discover her twisted personality and how devoted her disciples are. Through different documents and audio recordings scattered across the world, players will be able to discover more about her goals and what she represents for the Bolivian people. Predator content returns with this update. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image What do you hope players take away from Last Rites – is there a single experience or moment you’re most proud of? Olivier: I think the moment at Varga’s villa, the reveal of La Llorona with her weeping widow mask, the confrontation with her Los Penitentes cultists, and what Nomad discovers there is both a strong gameplay and story moment. That changes everything for Nomad, and he’s confronting Emily Price, his CIA handler, trying to understand what causes this brutal transformation. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image New to the game?  Play Ghost Recon Wildlands with Ubisoft+ Classics, available as a standalone subscription, and included for PlayStation Plus Extra and PlayStation Plus Premium members. Ghost Recon Wildlands Standard and Definitive Editions are also available for purchase at PlayStation Store.  The new Definitive Edition includes the base game, the Season Pass, and the Year 2 Pass, alongside 4 additional content packs: Quick Start, Deluxe, Nightfall Protocol, and Cold Eye. For current owners, a Definitive Edition Upgrade is also available.

Title: Onimusha: Way of the Sword opens up in the final preview Date: Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:00:47 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/08/06/onimusha-way-of-the-sword-opens-up-in-the-final-preview/ At the outset of Onimusha: Way of the Sword, Miyamoto Musashi is fixated on freeing himself from the Oni Gauntlet. This mystical artifact, through a strange twist of fate, has become bound to our hero. But the stubborn young samurai doesn’t want the gauntlet’s powers. Musashi’s sole desire is to prove himself by his hands alone. However, as the journey unfolds, Musashi’s views gradually shift and expand. He begins to embrace the path he’s found himself on, becoming more open to his new place in the world. Play Video The action game starts to open up after the early moments. Missions with tighter scopes flow into a wider location that offers new challenges to overcome and more room to explore our growing arsenal of abilities. This final gameplay preview picks up right where the Onimusha: Way of the Sword Demo leaves off. After Musashi duels rival swordsman Sasaki Ganryu on the stage of Kiyomizu-dera Temple, he’s transported to an otherworldly dimension, the “Oni Refuge.” It’s a surreal landscape where gravity is a suggestion. Islands float in the sky, and we conjure ruins from thin air. Then the Genma barge in. Invading from the depths of hell, these demons clash with the sacred scenery, but they’ll soon meet Musashi’s blade. We swiftly cut them to shreds. When our katana connects with Genma, they’re carved apart at the angles our sword travels through their twisted forms. We call it dynamic dismemberment. This system splits them in two across the torso, hacks them from head to toe, and… well, you get the picture. Before long, Musashi plucks an Oni Bow from the wreckage of this realm. Finally, we can return fire against Genma archers. The bow also allows us to solve environmental puzzles that require range. Our arrows can trigger traps, too. Eventually, they’ll even come in handy during a duel, severing a boss from its power source, once Musashi returns to Kyoto. After excising the Genma from the Oni Refuge, the clouds of Malice looming above Kyoto begin to lift. Yet darkness still lingers here. Our next stop in Japan’s ancient capital is Rokudo Chinno-ji Temple. It’s one of many real-life locations in the game. Legends say it exists at the crossroads between our world and the gates of hell. For Musashi and his allies, this sanctuary becomes home. It’s their base of operations in the fight to save the city. Kyoto is a vast location far larger than anywhere we’ve seen in the game. However, our ability to wander and explore its streets has bounds at the moment. Hellish structures erupt from the earth and a toxic fog sweeps through town, forming blockades that imprison any locals who haven’t yet fled the demonic corruption. Our quest to liberate Kyoto begins by sealing rifts where Genma manifest in our dimension. These creatures spawn in all shapes and sizes, but Musashi slays them and absorbs their souls all the same. We’ll make use of these. Alongside treasures we discover, souls help us upgrade gear and unlock new abilities to face what awaits on the path ahead. This trail eventually leads to Kiyomizu-zaka slope, a pilgrim road that climbs up the hillside to the temple where we started this journey. Here lies the key to unlocking much of Kyoto. But to even enter this place we must first face some truly formidable foes. Back in the Oni Refuge, we had a run-in with Daidara, a towering Genma with a hulking frame and bottomless appetite. The gluttonous giant’s hunger even extends to devouring our hard-earned souls. We’re forced to make tactical decisions in the heat of battle about when to absorb souls, or risk losing them to Daidara’s ravenous maw. This isn’t the only Genma after something of ours. Another offers to free Musashi from his gauntlet… at the cost of his entire arm. Our hero considers this deal, if only for a moment. Though Musashi has warmed up to his Oni Gauntlet, he still hopes to remove it. It’s a wish Rasho-gan is only too glad to grant. This multi-armed monster has been posing as a deity at Yasui Konpiragu Shrine. Here, he fulfills worshipers’ desires in the worst possible ways. Constructed from the body parts of his victims (like the leg of a man who longed to be rid of knee pain), Rasho-gan wields his extra limbs to throw everything he has at us, including uprooting trees, boulders, and even entire buildings to crush Musashi. Escaping Rasho-gan’s clutches with our lives drives us to make full use of the game’s deep arsenal of combat techniques. For our efforts, the shrine guardians reward us with Oni Strength. Musashi accepts this new power, and we can now tear down the demonic barriers around Kyoto. Now it’s time to take down the source of the toxic fog choking the city. This life-sapping mist emerges from eerie plants, and it clears when we chop them down. However, Byakue stands in the way of our gardening. Before we can fell the final tree, this animalistic Genma charges in. As we brawl, the brute gets coated in its own blood and grows wilder. Skill alone may allow Musashi to outlast this creature, but another strategy proves wise. Delivering fewer but more devastating blows soon tames the beast. After completing the mission, the evil haze over much of Kyoto clears. The townsfolk come out and rejoice. Now, more of the city is open for us to explore. This is just the start of our action-packed adventure. It’s one that players can look forward to experiencing for themselves when Onimusha: Way of the Sword launches for PlayStation 5 on September 4. Pre-orders for the game are available now at PlayStation Store.

Title: The Power of Motherhood Amid Chaos – 1998: The Toll Keeper Story Date: Wed, 05 Aug 2026 03:53:23 +0000 Link: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/08/04/20260805-toll/ In Indonesia, there is a saying that perfectly captures the core concept of our game, 1998: The Toll Keeper Story—”A mother’s love knows no bounds, spanning across all time.” This beautiful sentiment slowly but surely transforms into a harsh reality when that very maternal instinct is tested against a backdrop of escalating, threatening chaos. This is Dewi’s story. While deeply inspired by our own homeland’s history, the events of 1998 in Indonesia, where a severe monetary crisis triggered widespread social unrest that victimized innocent groups, remain tragic yet universally relevant today. It often feels as though the world refuses to learn from the mistakes of the past. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Dewi, alongside other characters like Heru and Sinta, does not stand there to fight a massive tide that is far beyond her control. Day after day, from inside the toll booth she operates, she witnesses the raw human struggle for survival, all while fighting tooth and nail to keep her own baby safe and healthy. This entire conflict unfolds through a document and currency-checking mechanic that will feel instantly familiar to fans of Papers, Please. Amidst the routine, Dewi’s toll booth becomes a sanctuary where affected citizens air their grievances, regardless of whether they support or oppose the government of that era. The choices Dewi makes will ultimately shape the conclusion of her story. Without ever intending to romanticize the tragedy that inspired it, this narrative will be brought to life through hand-drawn cutscenes, rendered in the GameChanger Studio’s signature art style. A diary at the end of each day will also serve as a space to reflect on the deep anxieties Dewi faces, both as a woman and as a mother. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image With the features offered by the PlayStation 5, we are confident we can make Dewi’s journey even more immersive. The answer to this ambition lies in the Haptic Feedback technology, which will adapt uniquely to the various types of vehicles passing through Dewi’s booth. These vibrations will serve not only as vital gameplay clues but also as a physical representation of the earth-shattering challenges Dewi must endure while navigating her pregnancy. We hope that the emotions and message we wish to convey through Dewi’s journey in 1998: The Toll Keeper Story will leave a lasting, profound impression on you when you experience it on the PlayStation 5. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Trailer link: : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4YT-R7l6wM Store link: https://store.playstation.com/en-id/concept/10018178/

Title: Space News Network is No Man's Sky but you're a roving journalist, blasting bandits while trying to keep your subscribers happy Date: Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:02:00 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/space-news-network-is-no-mans-sky-but-youre-a-roving-journalist-blasting-bandits-while-trying-to-keep-your-subscribers-happy Yet again, friends, I am escaping to the one place that hasn't been corrupted by capitalism. They have need of journalists up there, no matter what that dafty Musk might prefer. Or so I understand from Space News Network - a No Man's Sky-esque exploration game in which you play a starpilot reporter, rocketing between strange new worlds in search of the next scoop. You'll brave pirate blockades, descend through the atmosphere and tangle with unidentified fauna, all in the name of such Pulitzer Prize-baiting bulletins as "Cisiom: it's glowy, it's blue. Is it safe to touch?" Read more

Title: "Machines that weren't game machines before will become game machines": Take-Two CEO predicts that streaming will help fix the industry's hardware pricing problem Date: Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:17:48 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/machines-that-werent-game-machines-before-will-become-game-machines-take-two-ceo-predicts-that-streaming-will-help-fix-the-industrys-hardware-pricing-problem Gaming hardware costs an absolute megaton, right now, but don't you worry, says Strass Zelnick, CEO of Rockstar parent company Take-Two Interactive – we'll soon be playing all our games via streaming services anyway. Speaking during the company's latest investor call, Strauss suggested that the games industry will "be in commercial streaming mode within three years" - that's to say, people will be accustomed to streaming live gameplay from potent central computers over low latency connections, and all of this RAMnarök stuff will be a thing of the past. Haha, look at you gawping! You are thinking a word in your head, and it rhymes with "Nadia". Read more

Title: "Ideas like this usually just die": Inside generative AI’s effect on modding, and how host sites struggle to maintain transparency Date: Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:19:46 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/ideas-like-this-usually-just-die-inside-generative-ais-effect-on-modding-and-how-host-sites-struggle-to-maintain-transparency I’ve been scrolling through Nexus Mods near enough every weekday morning for three or four years now. On a good day, I might spot a couple of new mods potentially worth writing news about and a couple, usually Skyrim player homes, I might fancy checking out in my free time. Historically, browsing for mods was largely just a matter of gauging which looked complex or unique enough to be worth investigating further, and making sure nothing about them appeared offensive or otherwise dodgy. Usually, new quests, new mechanics, or substantial overhauls which can turn a game on its head got the nod. Then, a few years ago, AI-generated voices started popping up in the former. Skyrim, being the most actively modded game, was ground zero. Read more

Title: "Credible military storytelling": Ubisoft announce playtests for new Ghost Recon game alongside a sizeable Wildlands update and a Future Soldier giveaway Date: Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:15:00 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/credible-military-storytelling-ubisoft-announce-playtests-for-new-ghost-recon-game-alongside-a-sizeable-wildlands-update-and-a-future-soldier-giveaway Much like the CIA spreading misinformation ahead of a cheeky little regime change, Ubisoft have begun talking about their next proper Ghost Recon game. According to live producer Irina-Gabriela Popa, it'll be "a fun, fresh experience that stays true to everything that defines Ghost Recon – tactical action, large scale operations, credible military storytelling and, of course, the Ghost Unit.” Read more

Title: Co-op climber Peak finally reaches the summit, with its last major update bringing two foreboding new biomes next week Date: Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:44:12 +0000 Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/co-op-climber-peak-finally-reaches-the-summit-with-its-last-major-update-bringing-two-foreboding-new-biomes-next-week Just over a year of post-launch additions for climbing with your mates game Peak will end with one last update next week. In what's called the Final Ascent, devs Aggro Crab and Landfall are wheeling out two spooky new biomes as a challenge to round out the scaling of rugged landscapes. Read more