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Xbox Game Pass Adds Super Cozy Day-One Open-World Game with Co-Op

Dominik Bošnjak — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 01:00:17 GMT

Solarpunk is now available on Xbox Game Pass, having joined its library as a day-one title. Apart from the cozy survival game, the service also received two other titles in the 24-hour period ending June 8, one of which reached Xbox Game Pass completely out of the blue.

Tekken Franchise Loses Third Lead Developer In Less Than a Year

Adrian Morales — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 23:52:26 GMT

In a continuation of a rather turbulent year for Tekken 8, 20-year Bandai Namco veteran and director of the 3D fighter itself, Kouhei Ikeda, has announced his departure from the studio. Tekken 8continues to struggle against the current as multiple seasons of the game have missed the mark among fans, and Bandai Namco has, unfortunately, been turning over the franchise's key pillars of development.

Xbox Reveals Huge Number of Lost Game Pass Subscriptions Following 2025 Price Hike

Marc Deschamps — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 21:14:56 GMT

An Xbox Game Pass price increase to $29.99 per month last year apparently led to "millions" of subscribers abandoning the service, according to the company. Throughout the last console generation, Xbox Game Pass has become the lynchpin of Microsoft's video game strategy. The subscription service began to include every first-party game released by the company on launch day, as well as offering access to other day one games and specific perks.

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.

Xbox Console Exclusivity Will Be Decided 'Case-By-Case'

James Ratcliff — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:42:11 GMT

Xbox chief content officer Matt Booty has stated that first-party releases from Microsoft will be console exclusives on an individual basis. Booty's statement came following confirmation that two major Xbox releases arriving later in 2026 and 2027 would not be ported to other consoles, such as the PS5.

Blade Developer Responds to Recent Cancellation Rumors

Marc Deschamps — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:36:42 GMT

Xbox fans have been eagerly awaiting more information on Marvel's Blade, and developer Arkane Studios has offered a small update to reassure fans that development on the game is still progressing. Marvel's Blade is an upcoming single-player game that will put players in the role of the eponymous hero. Blade was largely a minor comics character for decades before starring in a trio of films in which he was portrayed by actor Wesley Snipes. The actor reprised the role of Blade in 2024's Deadpool & Wolverine movie.

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.

Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Brings Back Queen's Blood with Some Key Changes

James Ratcliff — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:46:01 GMT

Final Fantasy 7 Revelation is bringing back Queen's Blood, though game director Naoki Hamaguchi has revealed that players will notice a big change once they delve into the story of the popular mini-game. Since its introduction in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, the return of Queen's Blood in Final Fantasy 7 Revelation was done with player feedback taken into consideration.

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.

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.