Game Releases

Just two new titles are coming to Xbox Game Pass at the end of July, but one of them is a highly anticipated release that should especially delight fans of survival games.

With many first-party Switch 2 and PS5 games shipping on physical media, Xbox supporters aren't so lucky. Still, The Outer Worlds 2 and Ninja Gaiden 4 may reverse Microsoft's movement toward digital releases. Contradicting earlier reports, both games now have disc versions up for pre-order.

Splitgate 2 is expected to relaunch in 2026 after going offline in August this year with developers saying they 'believe' in title as part of a prepared statement.

In WolfQuest: Anniversary Edition, you take on the role of a wolf, exploring territory, hunting and building a pack. With glowing reviews and a #1 spot on SteamDB’s “Hot Releases,” it is clear that players are loving the experience.

Elden Ring: Nightreign dominated US sales for the month of June this year after releasing at the tail end of May on PC, PlayStation and Xbox simultaneously.

Deltarune, a highly anticipated RPG title offered a unique release pattern at launch, publishing its first two chapters as a free-to-play demo which may have contributed to its success with gamers.

The Scottish game studio has now rebranded to a new name as it continues development on the title being published by Konami Digital Entertainment.

Directive 8020 will now see a potential release towards the first half of 2026 based on information published on the Supermassive Games account on X.

Fallout: Bakersfield gets a long-awaited update for enthusiasts looking to try their hands on the retro title inspired by the original series.

Gearbox Software's next game, Borderlands 4, will be released on Nintendo Switch 2 on this date. And that's good news for gamers on this platform.

The game designer feels that developers and studios are better off focusing on refining existing game mechanics while focusing on aesthetic, art, and emotional resonance.

Battlefield 6 just became official today, and the Open Beta might be only a few days away as per data mined by Redditors on the Battlefield subreddit.

The latest Game Pass lineup was already revealed, so no one expected an extra surprise this week. But that’s exactly what happened – and it’s not just any game; it’s the sequel to one of the service’s most popular titles.

The news comes at a time when profitability is of paramount importance for most Microsoft-owned studios even as waves of layoffs continue to affect employee morale.

Evolve 2 will possibly never see the light of day, but you can catch glimpses of what it could have been thanks to recently published art by Turtle Rock Artist TJ Frame.

You couldn’t ask for a better start: Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition ranks number 1 in two SteamDB categories and currently holds the top spot among Steam’s bestsellers. For a limited time, players can still purchase the RTS with a 10% launch discount.

The developer has yet to get their hands on even a single Switch 2 developer kit, citing shortages and a large backlog which requesting assistance from anyone who can help them procure one.

The title is expected to be showcased to content creators before its public unveil on the 31st of July, later this month.

The update to Mario Kart World, while welcomed by fans, was relatively unexpected given Nintendo's increasing focus on ensuring a successful launch for its Nintendo Switch 2 console with a solid content pipeline.

While the creative director Nate Fox admitted that they would like to work on an Infamous title, he also conceded that the studio is currently only focusing on Ghost of Yotei, expected to release later this year.

The Grand Theft Auto franchise has historically run afoul of state regulations in some middle eastern countries who cite its heavy emphasis on alcohol, sexual content and gambling to be key factors.

Julian LeFay is well established as one of the pioneers of a budding RPG industry primarily due to his extensive work with multiple Elder Scrolls titles.

The news comes in the backdrop of increasing AI use by multiple publishers even as Microsoft's large-scale Xbox Game Studio layoffs continue to be the focal point of discussion for most industry insiders.

The Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 release date may come a bit later than some gamers had anticipated. A well-known leaker suggests that the first-person shooter won't arrive until November 14th. Following few official announcements, Black Ops 7 will headline the August Gamescom.

Off The Grid is out of early access and available publicly via Steam. It is a free-to-play battle royale set in a cyberpunk dystopia with cyberlimbs to loot and interesting abilities enabled by these cyberlimbs.

The title will also have cross-progression for players who own the title on the older Nintendo Switch console that can be accessed via an upgrade pack.

Dead Take will have at least 5 cameos as part of its content in addition to 4 confirmed actors starring in the title.

According to Digital Foundry, Nintendo's first-party Switch 2 game is an innovative 3D platformer. Even so, image clarity often suffers from the questionable use of FSR 1 instead of DLSS upscaling. Also, frame rates that plummet to 30 fps may have been avoidable without relying on double-buffered vsync.

Fans of Life is Strange have something to look forward to, thanks to some exciting news from Square Enix. Five games will be available starting October 2, 2025, and pre-orders are already open.

Redditors had a field day at BBC's expense thanks to what is seen as a potentially purposeful gaffe by presenters earlier today.

The cancellations are being linked to waves of layoffs affecting Sony's Bend Studio even as Microsoft has continued to cut down its Xbox Game Studios workforce significantly.

The clip is the first of potentially three countdown videos that could make it to social media via Nintendo's official channel ahead of the title's July 17th release date.

In what can be stated to be an uncharacteristic move by many in the industry, the reveal offers significant details about what one can expect as part of their Borderlands experience.

Square Enix is aiming for a remake of the title that goes above and beyond what traditional remasters do, based on reports.

Nintendo’s developers acknowledged that Donkey Kong Bananza does suffer from performance hiccups on the Nintendo Switch 2 when loading up denser environments or when there is a lot happening on screen.

The current screengrab follows a previous iteration that was leaked in May, earlier this year. Neither design has been pushed to a beta client just yet.

The leak offers further insights into a dispute between the developer and publisher about whether Subnautica was ready for early release access in 2025. Ex-employees are also currently suing the company over the same issue.

The news comes from a long-time contributor on the Speedhunters website that EA also funded as part of its Need For Speed universe.

The release caters to the PS5 Slim and the Pro SKUs but does not offer a solution for gamers with an older PlayStation 5 console. The revelations have resulted in multiple Reddit threads from disgruntled OG PS5 console owners

While no specific dates were mentioned, IO Interactive is expected to provide solutions in the near future to users grappling with performance issues on the Nintendo Switch 2 platform.

The co-founder of the studio behind Judas has confirmed that the upcoming sci-fi shooter will remain true to its classic single-player shooter origins, opting to focus on exceptional storytelling instead of gimmicks like live-service gameplay or potentially predatory microtransactions.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's success may have resulted in a rethink of combat mechanics in some of its traditional competitors

A lawsuit is the latest development in a spat that is increasingly becoming public, centered around the dismissals of the developer's top leadership.

The community update reaffirms support for the title while also providing information on how future seasonal updates would be handled.

Artificial Agency's new behaviour engine introduces adaptive AI to gaming, letting characters and game directors respond in real time to player choices.

The delay comes as the director previously associated with the title insisted that the game was 'ready for early access release'.

The for-charity stapler auction has commanded bids of as much as $112,000 at the time of writing.

The decision was made possible by the Switch 2's superior hardware, which allowed for considerably larger-scale environments.

Mycopunk is a mission-based co-op shooter that is launching on Steam Early Access today, July 10. The launch comes after the game's free Next Fest demo attracted over 120,000 players earlier this year. No pricing has been announced yet, but the developer previously teased a launch price under $20.