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Star Fox on Switch 2's Pre-Order Bonuses and Special Editions Explained

Josh Cotts — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:30:17 GMT

Star Foxis officially coming back on Switch 2, but anyone hoping for a bunch of different pre-order bonuses or special editions should know right away that this looks like a fairly straightforward release. Right now, there are no confirmed pre-order bonuses or premium editions of the game. Instead, players have the simple decision to make of whether they want to purchase Star Fox, and if they do, whether they will go with a physical copy or the digital edition.

Every Game That Was at the Xbox Games Showcase

LB Beistad — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:00:16 GMT

The past week has been filled with big game announcements with the Sony State of Play showcase and Summer Game Fest, and Xbox came out swinging with an event that added even more to be excited about. Xbox put more than 25 games in the spotlight, and they range from long-running Xbox exclusives to brand-new titles to look forward to.

Persona 4 Revival Atones for Persona 3 Reload’s Biggest Sin

Drew Swanson — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:30:17 GMT

A year after it was initially revealed, Persona 4 Revival has resurfaced with a new trailer and a release date. The Xbox Games Showcase 2026 featured a new look at Persona 4 Revival, giving players a glimpse at how the remake has overhauled features from the original game. While Persona 4 is looking better than ever in Revival, the most exciting part of the trailer was shown for only a brief moment, and it basically confirmed that P4R is going to be a complete package at launch.

It’s Time to Admit Fallout: New Vegas Captured Lightning in a Bottle, and Will Probably Never Happen Again

Drew Swanson — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:30:17 GMT

Every so often, a game comes along that solidifies itself as a generational masterpiece and sets the standard for the future of not only its respective franchise but for its genre as a whole. Fallout: New Vegas is one of these games, pushing forward the storytelling potential of the Fallout franchise as well as RPGs in general. The unique game design and narrative of Fallout: New Vegas have earned it the acclaim of fans and critics alike, leaving a legacy that is unlikely to ever be topped by future Fallout games.

Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy: From Stealth to Near-Soulslike Combat - Hands-On Preview

Noah Waterman — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:00:17 GMT

When Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy had first announced that it was moving away from its stealth-heavy gameplay, we were a bit skeptical. But now that we've had the chance to give it a try, has our opinion been swayed? Can Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy land with the same audience that loved the first two games

Xbox Just Pulled an Uno Reverse Card on PlayStation

Richard Warren — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:30:18 GMT

As usual, the 2026 Xbox Games Showcase was packed with interesting video games, Xbox Game Pass announcements, and a cool see-through Xbox console/controller that feels very early 2000s. Yet as fun as these reveals were, the biggest thing coming out of the event was confirmation that Xbox console exclusives were coming back. Corroborating a rumor from industry insider Jeff Grubb, and proving a recent Walmart listing to be outdated, this announcement directly addresses one of the Xbox community’s greatest desires. And one of the two confirmed console exclusives — Gears of War: E-day — is particularly interesting given a recent PlayStation release.

This Summer's New Survival Game Is Like Valheim if It Went to Hogwarts

Nick Rodriguez — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:30:16 GMT

Survival-crafting-RPGs with co-op elements seem to be all the rage these days, with developers big and small trying to capitalize on the formula popularized by the likes of Valheim and Palworld. This comfortable subgenre can be hit or miss, but an upcoming indie game by the name of Witchspire promises to, if nothing else, delight audiences with its charm.

'It's Time to Rip Off the Band-Aid' - Why Marvel Rivals Needs Overwatch's Most Infamous Feature

Richard Warren — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 21:00:17 GMT

It’s no secret that competitive Marvel Rivals matches have been painful for many as of late. Part of this is due to general video game toxicity that will never be fixed by any one game and requires a change in the entire culture. Leavers, throwers, trolls, chat abusers, and cheaters are an unfortunately a fixture of every online game, something that can be amplified in free-to-play titles since there’s no risk in bad actors getting banned. However, there are other issues with the game that NetEase can fix, one of which being DPS insta-locks that cause a lack of other needed roles.

17 Games Confirmed for Xbox Game Pass at the 2026 Xbox Games Showcase

Richard Warren — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 18:26:08 GMT

The 2026 Xbox Games Showcase started strong with huge game trailers and kept the momentum going all throughout the show. Microsoft fans desperate to see the return of true console exclusives to make it worth owning an Xbox will have undoubtedly been happy with the announcement that Clockwork Revolution and Gears of War: E-Day will only be playable on Xbox, even if virtually everything else that was shown is still getting a PS5 version. As has been the case for years, though, the true winners of the 2026 Xbox Games Showcase were Xbox Game Pass subscribers.

Alien Isolation 2: How the Survival Horror Genre Has Evolved in the 12 Years Since the First One

Christopher Adams — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 17:30:16 GMT

Thanks to Summer Game Fest, fans have received their proper first look at Alien: Isolation 2, marking the end of a decade-long wait for a sequel to Creative Assembly's underrated 2014 survival horror masterclass. In true horror genre tradition, the reveal offered just enough: a storm-ravaged colony world, crash sites in the dark woodlands—and, true to the series, something terrifyingly familiar hunting in the dark. But when it comes to what’s next after the first game's terrifying outing on Sevastopol Station, Alien: Isolation 2’s timing couldn't be more interesting.