Oh hey, welcome to another ramble about what’s cooking in Xbox-land this week. Or, well, next week, really. Timing’s tricky. Anyway, here’s the lowdown on the upcoming games for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Game Pass. Check ‘em out below. Or don’t, I’m not your Xbox sheriff.
EA SPORTS™ College Football 26 Deluxe Edition
Okay, so this one has got me thinking—sports and video games, right? EA Sports College Football 26 comes marching in with early access starting July 7 and the worldwide thingamajig on July 10. It’s got all those fancy features like 136 FBS schools and whatnot. Apparently, you can pre-game the game by grabbing the Deluxe Edition. Fancy stuff.
Tony Hawk’s™ Pro Skater™ 3 + 4 – Digital Deluxe Edition
Why did this bring back memories of my skateboard phase? Not that I was any good. Anyway, for those of you not stuck in the past, this skateboard extravaganza is hitting the shelves with all the nostalgia buttons being smashed. And it’s all wrapped up in a nifty deluxe package. Talk about catching the time-travel bug.
Missile Command Delta
July 8 is marked with high stakes and missiles. No pressure, just everything crashing down on you—sounds totally relaxing, right? According to them—Mighty Yell and 13AM Games’ teams made a cool tactical turn-based game from Atari’s all-time icon. Yeah, why not dodge some missiles to spice up your Xbox time?
Somber Echoes
On July 8, get your inner combat gymnast ready! Apparently, Somber Echoes is all about jumping and fighting on an ancient space vessel. Really know how to blend myth and tech, don’t ya? Survival’s tough but kinda thrilling. To say the least.
The Last Camp
Feeling doomsday? The Last Camp drops in on the same day. With dramatic graphics and shoot ‘em ups, maybe I’m a little too hyped? Choices, choices…
Ah, Love! Season 2
Love games? This Xbox caper lands on July 8. You match blocks, make hearts cozy up together, and also avoid black hearts (scary heart vibes much?) in romantic zones—just some quirky game goodness.
Minami Lane
Build-your-own-lane-in-Japan kinda game. Out on July 9. Platonic sim vibes where you manage streets and make tanuki pals. Two to four chill hours. Maybe my kind of escapism. Cats galore, yes!
Rogue Raccoon
Sneaky raccoon alert! July 9 is when you can slip into a super-locked museum. All for food—yep, just furried mischief in platformer glory. I’d probably fumble, but hey, raccoons make everything better.
Holdfast: Nations at War
On the battlefront, Holdfast: Nations at War hits servers with 150-player epic clashes. Relive the Napoleonic times and WW1—released July 9. Sounds intense.
Tiny Pixels Vol. 2 – Stormy Knights
Castle storming and pixel warriors riding July 9 to give you strategic medieval action. Side-scrolling meets history—who knew?
Greedland
Aliens… mutants… On July 10, dive into Greedland and it’s wild waves of attackers. Thousands inbound—it’s your gig to take them on. Sounds chaotic, as usual.
Islanders: New Shores
Fancy some tranquil city-building on your Xbox? It’s baaaackkk with cooler features and sights. Nuggets of creativity unleash July 10. Fingers crossed for this minimalist reboot.
BAD END THEATER
Choose your sad path and dive into July 10. Kinda dramatic? Every story mixes & tangles. Find a good ending? That’s the quest. Is it even possible?
Best Served Cold
Mixologist meets detective on July 10. Who’s sneaky at the bar? Is your margarita secretly perilous? Solve crimes in prohibition era—bartender style!
Choice of Life: Wild Islands
What’s the choice? Sail and survive July 10 through cards and storms. Find out on a deserted island and pray your navigation skills are sharper than mine.
Bendy and the Dark Revival
Horror? Check. Puzzles? Check. July 11 marks eerie adventures in an animation labyrinth where your wits fight ink demons. I’d be out the door in a heartbeat!
Only Up To Space
Climb… climb… just… keep… ascending! A July 11 release that’ll test your patience—miss your rocket? Sorry, pal, stairway to space it is.
Aquapark IO
Slideways fun hits on July 11 with this multiplayer splash-off! Compete or chill on gigantic waterslides—from the dizzy heights to the bubbling finish. Just hold onto your swimming trunks!
Canine
Retro horror dive on July 11. Imagine searching for your dog amid sinister experiments. Hold onto your sanity and wish Tomy’s return in this eerie escapade.
Griffin
Armored battles and missions boil on July 11 with grandson-grandfather rescue quests in tank-loads of strategy. Family reunions with a bang.
Island Trouble
On July 11, solve mysteries woven into an island’s survival tale. Every choice carves your fate as you untangle challenges—and, hopefully, escape. Or not?
There you have it—a chaotic teleprompter of gaming madness. Dive in, get lost, or just laugh at the word salad I threw together. Game on? 🕹️