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Space Dragons Builds Transformative Gameplay into Retro Style
Summary Classic side-scrolling shoot’em with unique design elements. Journey from zero to bullet hell through immersive gameplay. What to avoid and how to maximize success. Space Dragons, available today on XBOX, is a shoot ’em up that goes beyond fast-paced action, immersing you in a universe filled with references and hidden details. One of the most notable curiosities can be…
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From the Cookout to the Console: Black Spades Comes to XBOX Today
For generations, spades has been played at family reunions and gatherings. Every family has its own house rules. Every city has its own style. Every game creates another story you’ll tell long after the cards are put away. Those moments inspired everything my team and I have built. Growing up, I didn’t learn spades from a rulebook. I learned it…
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In Albion Online, the Keepers are Rising Up
Across the vast lands of Albion, rumors have been spreading of a growing rebellion. Piece-by-piece, information has reached the cities, and one thing now seems clear: on July 4, the Keeper Uprising will begin. The Keeper Uprising is a unique, season-long event in Albion Online. Running until August 31, it introduces missions for players to complete, brand-new vanity rewards, and…
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Next Week on XBOX: New Games for July 6 to 10
Welcome to Next Week on XBOX! In this weekly feature we cover all the games coming soon to XBOX Series X|S, XBOX One, XBOX on PC, and Game Pass! Get more details on these upcoming games below and click their profiles for further info (release dates subject to change). Let’s jump in! Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Deluxe…
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Indie Selects for July 2026: Gameplay That Will Make Summer Pop
Mina The Hollower is a retro-inspired 2D top-down action-adventure game with a punishing, yet charming world. Players take on the role of Mina, a Hollower mouse, as she fights through hordes of enemies, traps, and bosses to restore generators and save a cursed island. It feels like a mix of Castlevania in the form of classic Zelda, with a sprinkle…
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Next Week on XBOX: New Games for June 29 to July 3
Welcome to Next Week on XBOX! In this weekly feature we cover all the games coming soon to XBOX Series X|S, XBOX One, XBOX on PC, and Game Pass! Get more details on these upcoming games below and click their profiles for further info (release dates subject to change). Let’s jump in! RV There Yet? Nuggets Entertainment …
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Updated XBOX Console Prices – XBOX Wire
Effective August 1, 2026, we will be updating prices worldwide. The price of XBOX consoles will increase by US$100 for 512 GB models and US$150 for 1 TB models. We will also be sunsetting our 2 TB model. Last October, we increased XBOX console price by $20-$70 in the U.S. We hoped another price increase would not be necessary, and we have spent the last several months working with suppliers on options.…
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Call of Duty: Warzone Season 04 Mid-Season Content Drop: The Full Details
Best of the best, you say? Now’s your chance to prove it with the imminent return of the Champion’s Quest. Before you can even attempt it, you first need to gain access either by winning five consecutive Core Battle Royale matches or winning 30 matches in total across a single season. Upon completing either prerequisite, acquire the Champion’s Contract…
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Ghost at Dawn is about Fear, Empathy, and Questionable Choices
The ESRB rating for this game reads like a rap sheet. You would be forgiven for thinking this is another over-the-top, gory, exploitation horror game – because you’d be right. But you’d also be glossing over the fact that Ghost at Dawn is, at its very core, a game about empathy. The central location of the game, The Pines Hotel,…
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Once Human Console Open Beta: Join the Supernatural Survival World on XBOX Series X|S
The apocalypse is calling! The wait is nearly over, Metas. Before the official launch, we are thrilled to announce the final Console Open Beta for our weird and wonderful supernatural survival game, Once Human. Prepare to experience the apocalypse like never before. With the leap to the big screen, you can expect deeper immersion, stunning visuals on your XBOX Series…
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