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Star Citizen Alpha 4.9 is now available to players, bringing a new group of repeatable missions, clearer combat information, redesigned ship flyby sounds, additional equipment, and several balance changes. The update is smaller than some recent Star Citizen releases because its planned headline feature has been delayed. The Siege of Orison event was originally expected to arrive with Alpha 4.9, but it has moved

Nvidia has officially moved GeForce NOW out of beta in India, expanding access to its cloud gaming service with paid memberships, day passes, a free tier, and support for UPI payments. The Indian rollout first entered beta in April 2026. With the public launch now complete, players across the country can access Nvidia’s cloud servers without needing a high end gaming PC at home.

Xbox has launched another Free Play Days promotion with five games available to try for a limited time. The latest lineup includes Grand Theft Auto Online, Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2, Crisol: Theater of Idols, Planet Zoo: Console Edition, and Looney Tunes: Wacky World of Sports. Two games can be played without an Xbox Game Pass subscription. Grand Theft Auto Online and Dragon Ball Xenoverse

Epic Games Store has refreshed its weekly giveaway with two more PC games available to claim for free. Echo Generation Midnight Edition and Luto can be added to your library until July 23, 2026. Once claimed, both games remain linked to your Epic Games Store account permanently. You do not need to install or play them before the promotion ends, but they must be

Microsoft Rewards players have started voting on the changes they most want to see through the program’s new Feedback Portal, with Xbox Game Pass redemptions, achievement based rewards, and the removal of cooldowns among the leading requests after the first week. The portal gives members a dedicated place to submit suggestions and support ideas posted by others. It follows a similar approach to Xbox

The new PlayStation 5 version of Call of Duty: Black Ops improves on the Xbox 360 edition running through backward compatibility, but an early technical analysis suggests the differences are far too limited for a newly released port priced at $39.99. The PS5 version raises the resolution to 1080p, giving it a clearer image than the Xbox release, which remains limited to the original

The Xbox Summer Sale 2026 has started with an early teaser promotion offering discounts on more than 300 games. The initial deals are currently intended for Xbox Game Pass members, while the larger public sale is expected to begin on July 15. Also known as the Xbox Ultimate Game Sale, the promotion covers games for Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and Xbox One.

PUBG is preparing a major console update that will add two new graphics modes to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S in July 2026. The update will let players choose between higher visual quality at 60 FPS or a smoother 120 FPS experience at a lower resolution. Both Xbox consoles will receive the two options, although the target resolutions differ because of the

Forza Horizon 6 has reportedly generated more Steam revenue than any other new game released in 2026, giving Xbox and Playground Games one of their biggest commercial successes of the year. The open world racing game has earned an estimated $197.7 million on Steam less than two months after launch. Around $4 million of that total reportedly came from downloadable content, including close to

id Software has addressed concerns about its future after the latest Xbox layoffs, saying the studio still has enough employees to continue developing the games and technology it is known for. The DOOM developer confirmed that it was affected by the recent restructuring, but said the reductions were spread across multiple teams. According to the studio, its current workforce is now roughly the same

Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 are now available on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 following a surprise release. Early footage suggests that both games are largely straightforward ports, with no major visual overhaul or significant new features. The two releases appear very similar to the existing Xbox 360 versions running through backward compatibility on Xbox One, Xbox

Video Games Plus has published an open letter asking Xbox to support physical games with its next generation hardware and make consumer choice a central part of the Project Helix strategy. The independent retailer argues that Microsoft has an opportunity to improve its relationship with players by committing to discs at a time when the wider console market appears to be moving further toward

Xbox Play Anywhere has expanded again with 30 additional games joining the program, giving players more options to move between Xbox consoles, Windows PCs, and compatible handheld devices without buying the same title twice. The latest additions take the Xbox Play Anywhere library beyond 2,350 supported games. The program allows an eligible digital purchase to work across Xbox and PC, while supported titles can

Subnautica 2 has received its first major Early Access update on Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and PC. Update 1.1, called Adaptive Measures, expands the Biomod system, improves exploration and base building, adds sprinting on land, and fixes a large number of performance and progression problems. The update is mainly focused on making the early game smoother following player feedback collected since launch

MOUSE: P.I. For Hire has received update version 1.2.1 on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, bringing a requested level replay feature, uncapped Variable Refresh Rate support, performance improvements, and a large collection of bug fixes. The update is described as the game’s biggest so far. Its main addition is Level Revisit, which lets you return to previously completed stages to collect anything

More than 300 Xbox games have received new achievement updates, adding a combined 305,000 Gamerscore to the platform during the second half of 2026. The increase follows the reset of Microsoft’s semiannual achievement limits. Developers can add more achievements and Gamerscore during each half of the calendar year, provided they remain within Xbox’s rules. Since June 29, a reported 305 games have each added

The Xbox Summer Sale 2026 could begin on Wednesday, July 15, according to information shared by a community member with a strong record of predicting Xbox Store promotions. The sale, also known as the Xbox Ultimate Game Sale, is expected to start at 1 PM Pacific, 4 PM Eastern, and 9 PM British Summer Time. Microsoft has not officially confirmed the timing, so the

Xbox Game Pass reportedly has around 30 million subscribers, representing a decline from the 34 million figure Microsoft shared in 2024. The service lost millions of members after a major price increase in late 2025, although Xbox says subscriptions have started growing again following more recent changes. The reported total remains substantial, but it is far below the growth targets Microsoft once considered possible.

DOOM: The Dark Ages Revelations appears to deliver strong performance on both Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, with early testing showing a stable 60 FPS across the two consoles. The first major expansion for DOOM: The Dark Ages arrived on July 7, 2026. It adds a substantial new campaign, faster movement options, tougher encounters, and new combat mechanics. Despite the larger amount

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced is preparing to launch on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, and early footage gives a clear look at how the two console versions compare. The Xbox Series X edition offers three graphics modes, giving you a choice between 30 FPS, 40 FPS, and 60 FPS. Xbox Series S has a single 30 FPS mode. Early testing suggests