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Feature These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (June 29 - July 3)
Including multiple new Game Pass additions
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for June 29 - July 3! The biggest release of the next few days is arguably the new Monopoly Star Wars game from Ubisoft, although RV There Yet? is a highly-anticipated Xbox Game Pass title! Here's what's coming to Xbox next week: New Xbox Releases (June 29 - July 3):
Poll How Much Did You Pay For Your Xbox Series X|S Console?
Did you bag a great deal?
Xbox console prices are obviously in the news at the moment, with Microsoft announcing some severe price increases yesterday that are expected to occur worldwide - although nothing is changing until August 1st of this year. There's also a report doing the rounds today that due to console price increases, both Xbox and...
News GTA 6 Is Highlighting A Flaw With The Review System On Xbox
It already has over 2000 reviews on there!
We've seen some amazing console features being implemented by Team Xbox over the past few months since Asha Sharma took over, and at least in our opinion, we feel like the user review system should get some attention as well. GTA 6, in particular, is highlighting a flaw with the review system on Xbox right
News 'Hooked Me From Minute One' - Beast Of Reincarnation Could Be A Must-Play On Xbox Game Pass
From the developer behind the Pokémon games
Game Freak's Beast of Reincarnation is a title we've been hearing about for some time now — it even played a major role in the Xbox Developer Direct showcase back in January — and it's almost ready to release on August 4th, 2026. With just a few weeks to go,
Roundup All The Xbox Reveals From The June 2026 Capcom Showcase
Dark Arisen, Monster Hunter, Onimusha!
Earlier this week, we mentioned that Capcom was hosting a showcase on Thursday night featuring the likes of Onimusha: Way of the Sword and Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen, so we thought we'd share all the Xbox-related reveals with you today! There wasn't anything too crazy in here (as expected), but we did get a...
News Three More Games Have Been Suddenly Delisted On Xbox In Recent Weeks
To go with the other titles we mentioned earlier this month
It's been a while since we last highlighted the delisted games for Xbox in June 2026, but at the time we only thought we'd be getting a few of them - Horizon Chase Turbo, Rec Room and Call of Duty: Warzone for Xbox One. All of those have now
News Here's How The New Xbox Prices Compare To PS5, Switch 2 & Steam Machine
Going live as of August 2026
Yesterday unfortunately brought us yet another round of console price increases, as Xbox admitted that due to the issues around component shortages, they've been left with no choice but to bump the cost of the Series X and S. We still only know about the US price increases at the time of writing, with all 512GB Xbox...
News Xbox Announces Worldwide Price Increases For Series X|S Consoles
2TB model also being sunsetted
Xbox has officially announced today that the price of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S will be increasing worldwide as of August 1st, 2026. The increase will be US$100 for 512GB models and US$150 for 1TB models. Microsoft says the component shortage crisis is leaving them with no choice but to make this decision:...
News Two Fighting Games Have Just Released On Xbox, Including A '90s Tekken Surprise
DoA has a new version too
Back on Saturday, one of the games we highlighted in our "Games Coming To Xbox Next Week" roundup was DEAD OR ALIVE 6 Last Round, which is officially available today on Xbox in a couple of forms. However, we didn't know at the time that the original Tekken would be coming to Xbox as well, so we thought we'd lump them both...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (June 25-28)
Your latest set of FPD freebies for the weekend
It's Thursday, so it's time once again for a new batch of Xbox Free Play Days titles! There are at least three games in the lineup, and we'll let you know if any others get added to the list later today. All of these are interesting additions, including a great racing title in Assetto Corsa...
News Abyssus Is Available Today With Xbox Game Pass, And Here's What The Reviews Are Saying
The latest day one release on XGP!
It's been a quiet week for Xbox Game Pass, but we've got a brand-new addition on the service today! This game is called Abyssus, and even though it's been on PC for a year now, today marks its first ever appearance on Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and PS5. It also lands alongside a major 1.3 update as shown off in...
Feature Four New Console Features Begin Rolling Out Today For Xbox Insiders (June 24)
Alterations to gamertags, Game Hubs & more!
It's time for another four new Xbox console features! All of these are rolling out to select members of the Alpha Skip-Ahead ring in the Xbox Insider program today (June 24th), and they'll continue rolling out to more members over time before an eventual public release - most likely in July. There are a...
Round Up The Previews Are In For Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy
We've got new gameplay, too!
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy was announced during last year's Xbox Games Showcase, and now, thanks to an early preview, we've got the first word on what the game is actually like to sit down and play. If you're unfamiliar with the series, Resonance is a prequel story to the generally favourable A Plague Tale:...
Round Up The Previews Are In For Star Wars: Galactic Racer
Now this is *checks notes* PODRACING!
In a galaxy not too far from where we're based in the UK, multiple outlets were treated to an exclusive first preview of Star Wars: Galactic Racer. For those unaware of the upcoming podracer from Fuse Games, it's described as a "high-stakes reinvention of racing" featuring a story-driven campaign and PvP...
News Xbox DLC Price Drop Ahead Of Call Of Duty: Black Ops 1 & 2 PS5 Ports
Captain Overpriced
It seems that PlayStation owners aren't keen on having to fork over $40 for a 16-year-old Call of Duty game without all the bells and whistles. Treyarch announced earlier this month that both Call of Duty: Black Ops and Black Ops 2 were finally being porte
News Titanfall-Inspired Shooter 'EMPULSE' Makes Its Xbox Debut Next Week
Launching in early access
If you're like us and you've been waiting ten million years for Titanfall 3, you might be pleased to hear that we're getting a new game inspired by Respawn's classic FPS series on Xbox next week in the form of EMPULSE. This one's actually being made by the team behind Splitgate (1047 Games), and it's not a free-to-play...
Talking Point How Well Do You Expect GTA 6 To Run On Xbox Series X|S?
It's got to be 30FPS, right?
The past few days have been exciting for fans of the GTA series, as Rockstar Games has officially confirmed that pre-orders for GTA 6 will start next week across Xbox and PS5, with the exact date set as June 25th. We probably still won't know much at that point aside from pricing details (and hopefully a third trailer...
News Halo: Campaign Evolved Has Some Weird Xbox Account Requirements For Local Co-Op
Update: No PS Plus required on PS5
Looking around the world of Xbox today, the topic that seems to be trending the most is in regards to Halo: Campaign Evolved and its requirements for co-op - something that was detailed by Halo Waypoint in a Q&A last night. For anyone on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, it's mostly self-explanatory. If you want to...
Feature These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (June 22-26)
Including two new Game Pass titles!
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for June 22-26! We've got a couple of particularly notable releases next week in the form of Dead or Alive 6 Last Round and EMPULSE (the game in the lead image for this article), and there are two new Xbox Game Pass titles highlighted by Abyssus! Here's what's coming to Xbox
Poll What Do You Think Of Call Of Duty's Delay To Xbox Game Pass?
Do you believe in a Codless plan?
Earlier this year, Xbox announced a much-needed price cut for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, but with one glaring caveat - future Call of Duty titles would no longer arrive on the service "day one". Instead, new Call of Duty games would be added to the subscription service's most expensive tier "the...
News No Law Aims For 'Quality Over Quantity' With Its Cyberpunk Open World On Xbox Series X|S
"We didn't want the largest world, but the densest"
No Law is an ambitious title to behold. A cyberpunk shooter that prioritises "density over scale" when it comes to building its sci-fi open world. We were treated to six minutes of all new footage during a recent State of Unreal appearance, which highlighted the ways in which the Swedish developer...
News Resident Evil Veronica Remake Makes Its First Appearance On The Xbox Store
Wishlist Upon a S.T.A.R
Even though it isn't a numbered entry, Resident Evil Veronica certainly feels like one, following the community response to its reveal trailer during Summer Game Fest's opening showcase. Since then, excited fans have only been able to wishlist Claire Redfield's anticipated return on PC and PS5. Today, however, Xbox players...
News 10+ Retro Games Announced For Xbox At QuByte ReConnect 2026
Back to Pixels
Xbox is heading back to the '90s courtesy of QUByte's inaugural ReConnect Showcase. In a short 11-minute presentation, the Brazilian publisher unveiled a whopping 13 retro titles bound for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One throughout 2026 and 2027. There's plenty here to trigger those comfy nostalgic feelings, from tearing through...
News Xbox Creates New 'Exclusive' Label For Eligible Games On Console
It's starting to appear on the dashboard
Following the announcement that Gears of War: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution would be console exclusives, various Team Xbox members have been talking about exclusivity in recent days, insisting that it's definitely here to stay. Here's another bit of evidence - they've just added a new "exclusive" label to...
Feature 20+ Of The Best Games From Xbox's Five New Mid-June 2026 Sales
Some handpicked highlights from the latest Xbox sales
Today's been a busy day for new Xbox sales! We've seen three new promotions begin on the Xbox Store in the form of a Simulator sale, an ID@Xbox sale and a Locked & Loaded sale, representing hundreds of new offers in total. These join a new Capcom sale and the usual Xbox Game Pass discounts from...
News GTA 6 Cover Art Revealed, Pre-Orders Begin Next Week For Xbox Series X|S
It's happening!
Here we go! It's been announced today that pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto 6 will begin on June 25th, 2026 - and this will include on the Xbox Store for Xbox Series X|S, on the PlayStation Store for PS5, and at other select retailers. A price still hasn't been revealed yet, so we'll have to wait a little longer for it. We also...
News State Of Decay 3 Gets 72 Minutes Of Raw Gameplay Footage In New Early Alpha Video
"For the first time, I'm able to share..."
One of Xbox's big upcoming first-party projects is obviously State of Decay 3 over at Undead Labs, and the game remains in an early Alpha state right now, although it's targeting a full release at some point in 2027. We haven't seen a whole lot of the game aside from trailers thus far, so it's surprising...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (June 18-22)
Your latest set of FPD freebies for the weekend
It's Thursday, so that means we've got another batch of Xbox Free Play Days titles to enjoy over the next few days! There are at least four games in the lineup, and we'll update this article later today if Xbox reveals any others. Here's what we know of Xbox's latest Free Play Days lineup so far:...
News Gears Of War: E-Day Continues To Look Incredible In New 60FPS Xbox Series X Footage
Taken from State of Unreal 2026
The highlight of the Xbox Games Showcase earlier in June was arguably Gears of War: E-Day, and the Xbox console exclusive appeared again today at State of Unreal 2026 with a tech demo highlighting the power of Unreal Engine. You can watch this footage in full up above, which is confirmed to be running on Xbox Series...
News GTA 5's Last-Gen Xbox Version Is Getting A Free Upgrade To Series X|S
But only if you own it digitally
Back in February of 2022, Rockstar Games unveiled the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S versions of Grand Theft Auto V, offering visual and performance improvements compared to the Xbox One and Xbox 360 originals. It wasn't free, though — the initial price was £17.49 / $19.99, or less if you wanted GTA Online on...
News Impressive New Xbox Game Loses Its Entire Dev Team After A Month
Luna Abyss released in May, and now it's doomed in June
You may remember that one of May 2026's Xbox Game Pass titles was Luna Abyss - a single-player action adventure title that received some pretty great reviews at launch, and currently holds a "Very Positive" rating on Steam too. The release of that game was back on May 21st, and as of...
News Three Games Join Xbox Game Pass This Week, But One Has Been Delayed (June 16-18)
Catching you up on the latest announcements
We were a little unsure about what to expect from Xbox Game Pass heading into this week, and we were even more confused when Xbox announced the latest Game Pass roundup yesterday and missed out a day one addition. The game we're talking about is Shift at Midnight, which is an online co-op detective horror...
News Xbox Has Limited Spots For A Free 'Once Human' Open Beta This Week
Update: The game's final beta goes live on Wednesday night
Fancy playing something new this week? Xbox has just opened up registrations for a free Once Human closed beta on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, which is taking place from March 26th through to April 8th. This is an open-world supernatural survival game that released on Steam back in...
News These Seven Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass, Including A COD Surprise (June 16 - July 6)
Microsoft reveals the latest batch
Microsoft has today revealed the second official roundup of Xbox Game Pass titles for June 2026, with seven games joining the service from June 16 - July 6, including a surprise COD addition in the form of Call of Duty: Vanguard. Bizarrely, we already had Shift at Midnight down for June 17th and
News Forza Horizon 6 Update Now Live On Xbox & PC, Free Car Being Given To All Players
It's the "Series 2" update
In the midst of everything that was going on last night in regards to potential Xbox studio closures, the folks over at Playground Games unveiled the "Series 2" update for Forza Horizon 6, which includes some quite significant tweaks. Looking at the patch notes, arguably the most notable thing here is that they've...
News Fable Developer Highlights The Pros & Cons Of Delaying To February 2027
"There was initially a little bit of disappointment"
Amidst the craziness of the Xbox Games Showcase and all the other Xbox news that's been doing the rounds over the past couple of weeks, it was unfortunately confirmed that Fable was being delayed to February of 2027. Speaking to GamesRadar last week, Playground Games General Manager Ralph Fulton...
News Excited For Mistfall Hunter? It's Free To Play On Xbox For The Next Week
Ahead of its Xbox Game Pass release in July
Over the weekend, we highlighted a bunch of games that are already confirmed for Xbox Game Pass in July 2026, and one of them is Mistfall Hunter - a new PvPvE extraction ARPG releasing on July 29th. If you're intrigued about it and want to know more, we've got the perfect solution in the form of a...
Roundup Here's What The First Previews Are Saying About Stuntman: Hollywood
We've got some gameplay footage too
Last week's State of Play event included the reveal of Stuntman: Hollywood — the return of a series that hadn't existed since the Xbox 360 era — and the first hands-on previews have been going live this week. For those who aren't aware, Stuntman is a series where you drive fast vehicles in high-o
Feature These 30+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (June 15-19)
Including at least three new Game Pass titles!
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for June 15-19! The big release of the next few days is Square Enix's The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, but don't forget about the likes of Copa City and Backrooms: Escape Together as well, along with three Xbox Game Pass titles (at least). Here's what's...
News 'Nothing Is Impossible' - Stellar Blade Developer Responds To Demand For An Xbox Port
They say they just need time
It's been a weird week-or-so for Stellar Blade. A sequel to the highly popular PS5 and PC game was announced at the State of Play last week (called Stellar Blade: Blood Rain), and the developer hinte
News Xbox's New Startup Animation Is Now Live For Everyone, Plus Four Other New Features
Or at least, it should be
Over the past couple of days, we've noticed numerous people pointing out that they've received the new Xbox startup animation on their consoles, and after looking into it a bit further, it turns out this happened on Wednesday. This was part of a public Xbox system update that included multiple new features - specifically...
News Xbox Announces New System Update To Address Forza Horizon 6 Save Issues
"Targeting a rollout starting June 12"
Back at the start of June, we reported on a problem that was plaguing some Forza Horizon 6 players in which their save files were either getting corrupted or disappearing entirely, and both the Forza Support team and Team Xbox are now working hard to "help improve these issues". A dedicated post on the
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (June 11-14)
Three more games to check out over the next few days
The Xbox Free Play Days program has returned once more for the coming weekend, and for this latest edition from June 11th to June 14th, we've got three games playable for free on Xbox consoles. Here's Microsoft's full Free Play Days lineup: Blasphemous 2 (five-hour trial) Hell Let Loose State...
News Halo: Campaign Evolved Comparison Shows Difference Between Xbox Series X And Ally X
Based on early pre-release footage, of course
With Halo: Campaign Evolved less than two months away, our friends over at Digital Foundry have been getting access to Xbox Series X and PC builds of the game, giving us our first taste of what to expect in terms of performance. Long story short, it's good news! They've been playing an Xbox Series X...
Feature Four New Console Features Have Begun Rolling Out For Xbox Insiders (June 2026)
"Designed to make your XBOX consoles feel more personal and connected"
Yet another four new Xbox console features have been revealed for June 2026! All of them have begun rolling out to select members of the Xbox Insider program as of yesterday, and they'll continue to appear for more members over time before eventually releasing to all members of...
News Three Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (June 11)
All day one additions!
The high pace of Xbox Game Pass additions is continuing today, as we've got another three brand-new games that are "day one" titles for the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass tiers! Beastro is a fantasy adventure title focused around a chef called Panko, Frog Sqwad is a co-op extraction puzzle-platformer, and...
News Three Games Are Available With Xbox Game Pass Across Tuesday & Wednesday (June 9-10)
Update: Surprise extra addition!
It's already been a hectic few days for Xbox Game Pass! We covered the additions for Monday (June 8th) yesterday, which included Undisputed and Solarpunk, and now we've got another two titles that might go under the radar on Tuesday and Wednesday - Persona 5 Royal on Tuesday, and 33 Immortals 1.0 on Wednesday. You...
Roundup All The Biggest Xbox Reveals From June's Nintendo Direct
Don't worry, they're not all Switch exclusives!
Today's Nintendo Direct event for June 2026 included a bunch of games that are also coming to Xbox, including the likes of Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen, Final Fantasy Resonance, Kingdom Hearts IV and a whole lot more! It should also be noted that a lot of existing or already-announced Xbox games were...
News Stellar Blade: Blood Rain Dev Hints At Potential Day One Xbox Release
"We just want to reach out to as many fans as possible"
One of the games that we didn't even talk about following last Tuesday's PlayStation State of Play event was Stellar Blade: Blood Rain, as no platforms were revealed for it, and the original game was a launch exclusive for PS5. It sounds like things are going to be different this time around...
Roundup 10 Of The Best Xbox Announcements We Saw At IGN Live 2026
A two-day extravaganza of reveals
Amidst all of the showcases taking place over the past few days, the folks over at IGN held their own type of two-day event that spanned multiple hours - they called it IGN Live 2026. Despite not being a traditional showcase, this event included loads of announcements for games across multiple platforms, including...
