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June 18, 2026

Here’s what’s coming to your PC with Xbox Game Pass

- Gears of War: E-Day is a third-person shooter set to launch on October 6, available on Xbox and PC. - Fable is an open-world RPG scheduled for release on February 23, 2027, featuring comedians Richard Ayoade and Matt King. - Halo: Campaign Evolved is a remaster set to release on July 28, 2026, featuring updated graphics and three new prologue missions. - Minecraft Dungeons II is set for release in September and includes a four-person multiplayer mode. - State of Decay 3 is scheduled for release in 2027, with details still to be announced. - Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy is a prequel set to release on August 27, 2026, focusing on combat-oriented gameplay.

AppWizard

June 14, 2026

Steam Adds 11 New Free Games You Can Keep Forever

Steam has added a variety of free games to its library, including: - The Blackwood Project: A horror game where players investigate Blackwood Manor. - Bladefall: A hack-and-slash game with fast-paced melee combat. - 0.5%: A visual novel about two college students uncovering secrets. - Hexpand: A real-time multiplayer strategy game focused on territory expansion. - Pixel Rain: A sandbox game allowing players to create and experiment with interactive materials. - IOSoccer: An online multiplayer soccer game emphasizing ball control. - Hyper Glee Semik: A first-person shooter where players battle candies. - Jolly and Whimsy: An experimental visual novel about a character's quest to retrieve a friend. - Pantomime Horse Obstacle Course: A co-op platformer filled with humor and teamwork challenges. - Card Night at Gigi's: A card game collection featuring classic games in a cozy setting. - The Sphere: A point-and-click adventure exploring themes of loss and mystery.

AppWizard

June 10, 2026

We’re finally getting a Vanillaware game on PC – Muramasa: Revenant Blades, an expanded 4K edition of the gorgeous Japanese action RPG

Vanillaware is set to release an expanded 4K version of their 2009 hack-and-slash title, Muramasa: The Demon Blade, now titled Muramasa: Revenant Blades. This edition will include enhancements from the PS Vita port, Muramasa: Rebirth, and additional content from the Genroku Legends add-on, featuring a DLC where players take on the role of a farmer battling against his landlord. The game will offer a variety of fighting styles from its ensemble cast and is expected to include some racy content, such as hot spring bathing scenes and revealing outfits. The release is scheduled for next year.

AppWizard

May 30, 2026

Anima: Song from the Abyss announces its 2027 Release for Consoles and PC!

Anima Project has announced that their game, Anima: Song from the Abyss, will launch in 2027 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The game is a third-person Action RPG set in the Anima: Beyond Fantasy universe, featuring two playable characters and a narrative involving an imperial zeppelin, a powerful relic, and a legendary entity named Noein. Players will engage in fast-paced combat, explore an open world, face epic bosses, and interact with characters while leveling up and customizing abilities. Anima Project is a small indie studio based in Spain, consisting of three members.

BetaBeacon

May 26, 2026

5 Best Controller Games for Android – You Can Play Right Now

Dead Cells has full native controller support on Android.

AppWizard

May 8, 2026

Four years on from Earthblood, we’re finally getting a new Werewolf The Apocalypse game

Several new titles are set to be released in the World of Darkness universe, including Hunter: The Reckoning - Deathwish, Vampire: The Masquerade - Oaths and Ashes, and Werewolf: The Apocalypse - Rageborn. Werewolf: The Apocalypse - Rageborn will feature a Diablo-style perspective and action-adventure gameplay with Metroidvania elements. Players will control Tyler, the pack leader of Gaia, as he navigates Alaska to confront the Wyrm. Tyler can switch between three forms: Homid (human), Lupus (werewolf), and Crinos (berserker), each offering unique abilities. The game emphasizes collaboration, allowing players to establish a den for recruiting allies to enhance gear and craft equipment. Werewolf: The Apocalypse - Rageborn is scheduled for release in 2027.

AppWizard

May 8, 2026

LINE Games to Unveil 5 PC and Console Titles at ‘LINE Games Beyond’ Showcase on the 14th

LINE Games will host an online showcase titled 'LINE Games Beyond' on the 14th of this month at 6:00 PM, streamed live on their YouTube channel. The event will reveal five new game titles, including 'Ember and Blade,' 'QUIET,' and 'CODE EXIT,' alongside a casual gaming lineup featuring 'Come to my party!' and 'Hamster Talk.' The showcase will focus on content scalability and platform diversification, expanding offerings to PC and console games. Additionally, LINE Games will participate in the '2026 PlayX4' event from the 21st to the 24th, featuring demo booths for four of the showcased PC titles.

AppWizard

May 6, 2026

MOTORSLICE (PC) Review

MOTORSLICE is an action-adventure game developed by Regular Studio that combines hack-and-slash mechanics with parkour elements. The game features a ten-hour storyline where players control P, a Slicer, accompanied by a drone named Orbie. P's mission is to infiltrate "the Megastructure" and dismantle its machines. The game is noted for its intricately designed world, low-poly graphics, and unique parkour mechanics, including the Motorslice feature that allows P to traverse walls using a chainsaw. Players face various challenges and boss battles, though some encounters may feel limited. The game includes collectibles in the form of drones but lacks deeper lore integration. It has some bugs that can disrupt gameplay. Overall, MOTORSLICE is recommended for those who enjoy challenging parkour experiences.

AppWizard

May 4, 2026

Hack-and-Slash “SoulQuest” Vows Retribution Against the Gods Today on PC

SoulQuest, a hack-and-slash action adventure game developed by TomasJPereyra and published by Indie.io, was released on PC via Steam on May 1, 2026. Players control Alys, a widowed warrior seeking to reclaim her husband's soul from the Celtic gods, battling undead foes and confronting the goddess Morrigan. The game features fluid combat mechanics, a retro-styled world inspired by Celtic folklore and Arthurian legends, and a medieval soundtrack. SoulQuest is priced at .99 with a 20% launch discount and supports multiple languages. It is compatible with Steam Deck and can be wishlisted on Steam. SoulBlade Studios, founded in 2023, is the developer behind SoulQuest.

AppWizard

April 24, 2026

Everything announced for Xbox and PC at the ID@Xbox and IGN April 2026 Showcase — new indie games on Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Play Anywhere, and more

Microsoft's ID@Xbox program supports indie game development and recently showcased new titles in collaboration with IGN. - Beastro: A roguelike RPG where players are chefs for heroes, releasing on May 21 for Xbox Series X|S and PC, available on Xbox Game Pass. - Deep Dish Dungeon: A survival exploration game set for Fall 2026 on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Cloud, with Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Play Anywhere support. - Albion Online: A free-to-play PvP MMO now available on Xbox consoles, offering perks for Xbox Game Pass members. - Lofsong: An audio-based game with no announced release date, available on Xbox Series X|S and PC, supporting Xbox Play Anywhere. - Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School: A puzzle adventure game set for 2026 on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Cloud, with Xbox Game Pass support. - Kalanoro: An action-adventure game featuring lemurs, releasing this summer on Xbox Series X|S and PC, with Xbox Play Anywhere support. - Vapor World: Over the Mind: A narrative-driven platformer launching on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Cloud, with a demo in June and Xbox Game Pass support. - inKONBINI: A management simulation game releasing on April 30, 2026, for Xbox Series X|S and PC, with Xbox Game Pass availability. - Echo Generation 2: A sci-fi deckbuilder RPG launching on May 27, 2026, for Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Cloud, with Xbox Game Pass support. - Starseeker: A spinoff of Astroneer, available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, PS5, and Switch 2, with Xbox Game Pass support. - Tears of Metal: A co-op roguelike hack-and-slash game for Xbox Series X|S and PC, with Xbox Play Anywhere compatibility. - Crashout Crew: A co-op game centered around forklifts, releasing on May 28, 2026, for Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Steam, with Xbox Game Pass support. - RV There Yet?: A comedic co-op adventure expected to launch in May for Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Cloud, with Xbox Game Pass support. - Solo Leveling Arise Overdrive: An action game set to launch on Xbox Series X|S in Q3 2026. - There Are No Ghosts at the Grand: A musical-themed hotel and ghost hunting game for Xbox Series X|S, PC, Cloud, and other platforms, with Xbox Game Pass support. - Golf With Your Friends 2: The sequel to the party golfing game, releasing on Xbox Series X|S, PC, PS5, and Nintendo Switch this fall. - Mistfall Hunter: An extraction RPG launching in July on Xbox Series X|S and PC, with Xbox Game Pass support. - Totopia: A free-to-play party game supporting Xbox Play Anywhere. - SpeedRunners 2: King of Speed: A competitive racing platformer scheduled for July on multiple platforms, with Xbox Game Pass support. - Vampire Crawlers: A deckbuilding spinoff from Vampire Survivors, now available on Xbox Series X|S and PC, with Xbox Game Pass support. - Screenbound: An action-adventure game where players control a character in both 3D and 2D, available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Cloud, with Xbox Game Pass support.