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July 27, 2026

Get 10 classic point and click adventures for cheap with Humble’s latest bundle

Point and click adventure games have a significant presence in the gaming landscape, with new titles regularly emerging. Humble Bundle has launched the Humble Bundle Point and Click Package, which includes nine games and a discount on an additional title. Pricing options are as follows: for the complete suite of nine games, .99 for seven selected titles, and .99 for a choice of four games. Featured titles in the bundle include Syberia Remastered, Amerzone - The Explorer's Legacy (Digital Deluxe Edition), Agatha Christie: Death on the Nile, Syberia: The World Before Deluxe Edition, Lil' Guardsman, Unavowed, STASIS: BONE TOTEM, Sunday Gold, When the Past Was Around, and Old Skies with a 35% off coupon. Purchases can contribute to charitable causes, encouraging customers to exceed the minimum purchase requirement. The offer is available until Wednesday, August 12.

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July 27, 2026

Some Ubisoft games on Xbox Series X|S now come with PC versions for free

Microsoft and Ubisoft have announced an extension of their partnership, allowing players who own select Ubisoft titles on Xbox to access their PC versions at no additional cost, excluding those who purchased through the Xbox PC store. Ubisoft has added over 80 games to the Xbox PC store, many included in the Ubisoft+ Classics subscription with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, but none support the Xbox Play Anywhere feature. Customers purchasing digital versions of specific titles will receive both Xbox console and PC versions, with existing owners receiving the PC version by August 4. Players need to use the Ubisoft Connect PC app to access these titles, which has experienced technical difficulties. Some games are optimized for handheld devices, and certain titles offer progression syncing between PC and Xbox consoles via Ubisoft Connect.

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July 27, 2026

13 Ubisoft games go free on PC if you own them on Xbox

Ubisoft has launched an "Xbox console-to-PC" program that allows players to access PC versions of select games they own on Xbox. The eligible titles include: - Assassin’s Creed Mirage - Assassin’s Creed Valhalla - Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora - Far Cry 6 - Immortals Fenyx Rising - Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown - Riders Republic - Skull and Bones - The Crew 2 - The Crew Motorfest - Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Extraction - Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege - Watch Dogs Legion

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July 27, 2026

Own These Ubisoft Games on Xbox? You Can Now Play Them on PC for Free

Ubisoft and Xbox have launched an initiative allowing players who own select Ubisoft titles on Xbox consoles to access the PC versions of those games at no extra cost. Starting today, new digital purchases will provide immediate access to both Xbox and PC versions. Existing owners will also benefit, although the availability of PC versions will be rolled out gradually, with full implementation expected by August 4. Players may need to wait for updates to access their games in Ubisoft Connect.

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July 27, 2026

Xbox Gamers Purchasing Select Ubisoft Games Will Now Get the PC Version for Free

Ubisoft is offering Xbox gamers a new initiative where players who own or purchase select Ubisoft games through the Microsoft Store will receive a complimentary PC version via the Ubisoft Connect launcher. This offer includes 13 titles: Assassin’s Creed Mirage, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Far Cry 6, Immortals Fenyx Rising, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Riders Republic, Skull and Bones, The Crew 2, The Crew Motorfest, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Extraction, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege, and Watch Dogs Legion. Starting July 21, customers who purchase a digital version of any of these titles will gain immediate access to both the Xbox console and Xbox on PC digital versions. Existing owners of the digital versions on Xbox will receive the PC counterpart between July 21 and August 4. This offer is distinct from Microsoft's Xbox Play Anywhere program, as it does not provide cross-save or cross-progression capabilities. Season Passes and add-on content purchased on Xbox are expected to transfer to the PC version, but in-game currencies and consumables will not be included. Additionally, Ubisoft is expanding the availability of its games through the Xbox app on PC, with new additions likely accessible via the Ubisoft Connect app.

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July 27, 2026

Ubisoft now lets Xbox console players unlock select PC games for free

Microsoft has partnered with Ubisoft to enhance the Xbox gaming ecosystem, expanding the variety of games available through the Xbox app. Ubisoft's popular titles, including Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Star Wars Outlaws, and Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, are now accessible on the Xbox app for PC. Additionally, a new game redemption offer allows players who own select Ubisoft titles on Xbox consoles to access these games on the Ubisoft Connect app for PC at no extra cost. The eligible titles include Assassin’s Creed Mirage, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Far Cry 6, Immortals Fenyx Rising, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Riders Republic, Skull and Bones, The Crew 2, The Crew Motorfest, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Extraction, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege, and Watch Dogs Legion. Customers purchasing a digital version of these titles will receive both Xbox console and PC versions. Existing owners of the Xbox digital versions will gain access to the PC versions by August 4. The offer does not allow for claiming console versions of games owned on PC, and while most downloadable content will transfer, in-game currency and one-time-use content will not. Users should update the Ubisoft Connect client to utilize this feature.

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July 27, 2026

Ubisoft Just Gave Away 13 PC Games for “Free” to Xbox Users, But It Comes With a Huge Downside

Ubisoft is offering a giveaway of 13 games for Xbox users who have previously purchased digital versions on Xbox consoles, allowing them to play these titles on PC at no additional cost. The games included are: - Assassin’s Creed Mirage - Assassin’s Creed Valhalla - Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora - Far Cry 6 - Immortals Fenyx Rising - Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown - Riders Republic - Skull and Bones - The Crew 2 - The Crew Motorfest - Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Extraction - Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege - Watch Dogs Legion Players must download these games via Ubisoft Connect, as they are not accessible through the Xbox App for PC. Additionally, owning a game on PC does not grant access to the Xbox console version. Critics have expressed disappointment that the games are not compatible with the Xbox Play Anywhere initiative, which would have allowed for cross-buy functionality.

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July 27, 2026

Ubisoft is giving out free PC copies of Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, Prince of Persia, and Tom Clancy games to people who own them on Xbox

Xbox has launched the "Xbox Console-to-PC Offer," allowing players to access 13 Ubisoft titles on PC at no extra cost if they already own the games on Xbox. The included games are: - Assassin’s Creed Mirage - Assassin’s Creed Valhalla - Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora - Far Cry 6 - Immortals Fenyx Rising - Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown - Riders Republic - Skull and Bones - The Crew 2 - The Crew Motorfest - Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Extraction - Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege - Watch Dogs Legion Players can access these titles through the Ubisoft Connect app. The initiative does not support physical game transfers, highlighting challenges for disc-based gaming fans. Additionally, Xbox has faced service disruptions following a recent outage affecting game access.

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July 27, 2026

Stalker 2’s engine upgrade and first story expansion are due out in August

The pre-release review period for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 featured numerous glitches and challenges, including silenced gunfire and stalled quests, but also showcased the game's potential. GSC Game World announced the first story DLC titled "Cost of Hope," which will explore the ideologies of the Zone's factions, Duty and Freedom, and introduce new territories, allies, foes, and weapons. Additionally, a significant 2.0 update will upgrade the game from Unreal Engine 5.1 to 5.5.4, bringing new features and content free for existing players. More details on the DLC and update are expected as the August 20 release date approaches.

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July 27, 2026

Fit For a Spartan: Win a 1:18 Replica of a Special Halo-Inspired Ride

Halo and Automobili Lamborghini have launched the Lamborghini Urus SE Master Chief 117 Edition to commemorate the global launch of Halo: Campaign Evolved on July 28, 2026. The vehicle features gold-tinted windows, visor-inspired headlights, a signature armor-green exterior, and the iconic “117” number on both sides. The Master Chief 117 Edition will be available in Forza Horizon 6 starting July 30, 2026, for download through the in-game Message Center. Limited 1:18-scale collectible replicas will be produced, and fans can enter a sweepstakes to win one by following Xbox on X and using the hashtag #MasterChief117Sweepstakes. Halo: Campaign Evolved launches globally on July 28, 2026, with early access from July 23 for Premium Edition owners, and will be available on multiple platforms, including Xbox Series X|S and PC, with cross-play and cross-progression support. Pre-purchasers will receive the Foundry Armory Pack, which includes classic armor and weapon skins. The game features a complete campaign with high-definition visuals, new cinematics, expanded combat options, and online co-op gameplay for up to four players.