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June 3, 2026

Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions, Beastro, Undisputed, and More

Herdling (Cloud, XBOX Series X|S, and PC) – June 4, available with Game Pass Premium. Total Chaos (Cloud, XBOX Series X|S, and PC) – June 4, included with Game Pass Premium. Solarpunk (Cloud, XBOX Series X|S, and PC) – June 8, available on day one with XBOX Game Pass. Undisputed (Cloud, XBOX Series X|S, Handheld, and PC) – June 8, available through Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass. Persona 5 Royal (Cloud, Console, and PC) – June 9, available with Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass. Beastro (Cloud, XBOX Series X|S, Handheld, and PC) – June 11, available through Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. Frog Sqwad (Cloud, XBOX Series X|S, and PC) – June 11, available with Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions (Game Preview) (Cloud, XBOX Series X|S, and PC) – June 11, available day one on XBOX Game Pass. Junkster (Cloud, XBOX Series X|S, Handheld, and PC) – June 16, available on day one with Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. Batman: Arkham Knight (PC, Handheld) – May 16, part of the XBOX on PC lineup. Escape the Backrooms (Cloud, XBOX Series X|S, and PC) – May 28, available through Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass. EA Sports UFC 6: EA Play Early Access Trial (Console) – Coming June 12, includes a 10-hour trial and progress carryover. Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege: Blitz Bushido Set (Cloud, Console, and PC) – Available now, includes exclusive skins for a limited time. Leaving June 15: - Jurassic World Evolution 2 (Cloud, Console, and PC) - Lost in Random: The Eternal Die (Cloud, Console, and PC) - Scott Pilgrim vs. The World (Cloud, Console, and PC) - Warhammer 40K Space Marine: Master Crafted Edition (Cloud, Console, and PC) - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge (Cloud, Console, and PC)

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June 1, 2026

This week in PC games: Summer Game Fest, the Gothic remake, and the policing of furry Chicago

The Maw has broken containment and consumed Geoff Keighley, the figure behind Summer Games Fest. As a result, the anticipated game trailers and announcements scheduled for June 5th are uncertain. New PC game releases mentioned include "Tattoo Removal Simulator," "Starforged Legacy," "Lost in Art: A Miniature Realm," "OddFauna: Secret of the Terrabeast," "Remorses," "Fatekeeper," "Prohibeast," and a remake of "Gothic." There are rumors of a "Geoff Keighley" still sharing details about Summer Game Fest streaming times.

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April 13, 2026

Hades 2, the Award-Winning Sequel, Lands on Xbox Game Pass Soon

Hades 2 has been recognized as one of CNET's best games of 2025, winning Best Action Game at the 2025 Game of the Year awards and Best Game on Steam Deck at the Steam Awards. It will be available on Xbox Game Pass starting Tuesday. Xbox Game Pass offers a library of games for a monthly fee, with the premium Game Pass Ultimate subscription providing access to hundreds of games, including new releases on launch day. DayZ, a multiplayer survival game, is now available on Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, Game Pass Essential, and PC Game Pass. Endless Legend 2, a fantasy strategy game, has been added to Game Pass Premium. FBC: Firebreak, a first-person shooter, is also new to Game Pass Premium. Planet Coaster 2, a park management game, is part of Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass. Tiny Bookshop, a management game, is available on Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass. Football Manager 26 has been added to Game Pass Premium. Hades 2 is set to launch on April 14, continuing the story of Melinoe. Replaced and The Thaumaturge will also debut on April 14. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered will be available on Game Pass Premium starting April 16, along with EA Sports NHL 26. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare will launch on April 17. Little Rocket Lab and Sopa: Tale of the Stolen Potato will be new to Game Pass Premium on April 21, along with Vampire Crawlers. Kiln will launch on April 23. Game Pass Essential has added two new titles as of April 8. Five games, including GTA 5, will be removed from Game Pass on April 15.

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April 2, 2026

Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Summer Catchers, Minabo, Bendy Lone Wolf, more

A fresh lineup of Android game and app deals includes titles such as Summer Catchers, Minabo: A Walk Through Life, Aces of the Luftwaffe Premium, and the Bendy series (Bendy: Lone Wolf, Bendy and the Dark Revival, Bendy and the Ink Machine). Other notable mentions are Pumped BMX 3 and Endling: Extinction is Forever. Additionally, Amazon offers competitive pricing on the Google Pixel Watch 4 and discounts on the Samsung Galaxy Book6 Copilot+ PCs, with savings of up to 0. The Galaxy Buds 3 FE are available for , down from their original price of 9.

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March 25, 2026

Tiny Takeover now live in Minecraft

The Tiny Takeover update in Minecraft introduces over three dozen baby mobs for players to collect and nurture. Players can craft name tags to personalize their experience and use golden dandelions to keep the baby mobs youthful. The update is available for both Bedrock and Java Editions at no cost. An infographic is provided to showcase the new baby mobs and features.

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February 23, 2026

Pirates VR: Jolly Roger Graphics Comparison – PC VR vs Quest

Pirates VR has been released on standalone VR platforms a year after its initial PC VR launch. The game has received significant updates since its original review in 2025, including improvements to combat mechanics, motion controls for swimming, and enhanced enemy AI. Players can now toggle dialogue from a parrot companion, and new narrative elements have been added. The Quest version uses optimization techniques like Application Spacewarp and fixed foveated rendering, which affect performance and visual quality. The introductory scene showcases advancements in graphics, with dynamic lighting and improved environmental details. While some graphical quality has been reduced, the overall experience remains immersive, with better water rendering compared to other Quest titles. The game is priced at .99 on Steam and PlayStation VR2, and .99 on Meta Quest 3/3S.

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February 20, 2026

Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Flame Keeper, Sentinels of Earth-Prime, Fairy Knights, more

Featured Android games and apps on sale include Flame Keeper, Sentinels of Earth-Prime, Fairy Knights, Majesty: The Fantasy Kingdom, and The Tiny Bang Story. Best Buy is having a one-day Samsung sale with the Galaxy S25 FE available for , OLED TVs discounted by up to 0, and the Galaxy Tab 0 off. The Galaxy Book5 Pro has a price drop of 0, and a 0 Amazon gift card is included with the purchase of a Pixel 10a. Nintendo announced Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen for Switch.

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February 18, 2026

Anettai announces cozy puzzle game Hakoniwa Electric for PC

Hakoniwa Electric is a puzzle exploration game developed by Anettai, set to launch on PC later this year. Players assume the role of Akari, who manages her grandfather's electronics shop while he is on vacation. The game features 12 miniature open-world stages filled with puzzles that require creative problem-solving to help townsfolk. It offers a relaxing gameplay experience with no complex calculations or harsh penalties. Key features include nostalgic stages, a stress-free environment, a gentle year-long story, and the ability to explore at one's own pace. The game will be available on Steam in English and Japanese, and an announcement trailer is available.

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February 17, 2026

Newly announced action game Become lets you play as a sentient sperm trying to reach the egg, and yes I am just writing about it because of the name

Become is a new video game where players control a sperm cell navigating the human reproductive system, racing against other sperm to reach an egg. Players face obstacles like acidic baths and antibody attacks while collecting resources to enhance their abilities. The game aims for scientific accuracy and features a sperm cell with glasses. It is scheduled for release in 2026.

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February 11, 2026

The 10 Best Funny Games

Games often feature unintentional humor, such as NPCs delivering lines amidst chaos or characters in absurd costumes. Some games intentionally embrace humor, effectively combining player agency and comedic timing. Promise Mascot Agency is a mascot management simulator with a narrative filled with quirky characters and absurd situations, where players manage a mascot business while navigating organized crime. Frog Detective: The Entire Mystery involves players solving lighthearted mysteries in Cowboy County, featuring humorous scenarios like a haunting sloth and a vandalized sign for an invisible wizard. South Park: The Stick of Truth is an RPG where players engage in LARPing, featuring juvenile humor and absurd combat mechanics, with contributions from creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker. Octodad: Dadliest Catch allows players to control an octopus pretending to be a human, with humor stemming from its physics-based gameplay and emotional stakes. The Stanley Parable is a meta-narrative game where players make choices in an empty office, exploring themes of choice and consequence through clever writing and humor. West of Loathing is a 2D side-scrolling adventure set in the wild West, filled with jokes and witty dialogue that reward player exploration. Portal 2 features witty dialogue and absurd scenarios, with the character Wheatley providing comedic relief as players solve puzzles. Time Gentlemen, Please! is a point-and-click adventure where players seek to watch a Magnum PI marathon, leading to absurd plot developments. The Secret of Monkey Island follows Guybrush Threepwood, a bumbling pirate, and features humor through insult sword-fighting and pop culture references. Disco Elysium presents a hungover protagonist navigating a chaotic world, blending humor with deeper themes of pathos and tragedy.