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From Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War to Endling - Extinction is Forever, here's every game coming to PlayStation Plus in July By: Evan1Sonic. For anyone unaware, if you have a subscription to PlayStation Plus, then for a limited time, you can get and download these games for free. You will only be unable to play them if you don't have the subscription in the future, but if you leave and return, they will be waiting for you. The descriptions of these games are from the PlayStation Blog post revealing what games are coming to Plus this month. All of the games listed below will be available to claim from July 4th to July 31st, 2023, as long as you are a PlayStation Plus Essential, Extra, or Premium member. Now on with the games! Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War - PS4 and PS5 is an FPS game from Activision. “Black Ops Cold War drops fans into the depths of the Cold War’s volatile geopolitical battle of the early 1980s. Come face-to-face with historical figures and hard...

It’s Sunday, which means it's time to talk about all the gaming news this week By: Evan1Sonic. This week has been a slightly slow one for news, with a new Nintendo Direct showcasing a ton of upcoming titles airing earlier this week, Immortals of Aveum, Anger Foot, and other titles getting delayed, and more. This week’s Sunday Scoops is a shorter Speedy Scoops version of the usual format. Speedy Scoops takes over this week's Sunday Scoops, which means it's time to share some quick news headlines from various stories. Earlier this week, a new Nintendo Direct aired to highlight a lot of upcoming titles. Watch the event for yourself here . Stick It To the Stickman and Anger Foot have been delayed into 2024 . Xbox Gamepass Ultimate prices will be raised from $14.99/€12.99 to $16.99/€14.99 starting July 6th, 2023 . Sonic Frontiers received a new update earlier this week that brought new game plus, new challenges, and more to the game . Immortals of Aveum has been dela...

By: Evan1Sonic. From Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora to Star Wars Outlaws, here is a quick recap of everything shown at the Ubisoft Forward event in June. Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora is an action-adventure game from Massive Entertainment. Exploring the world of Pandora is a highlight, but the new trailer showcases skydiving, using guns and other weapons, and more. This title, while in the world of James Cameron’s film series, will feature a new story. As the official website states, “In this new, standalone story, play as a Na’vi and embark on a journey across the Western Frontier, a never-before-seen part of Pandora.” Full online co-op support is another bonus, though split screen isn’t supported. Explore a colorful world and protect it from the RDA forces that threaten it when Avatar Frontiers of Pandora releases for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC on December 7th, 2023. Some other announcements consisted of Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown showcasing new gameplay ahead of it...

From Need for Speed Unbound to Sword and Fairy: Together Forever, here are all the games coming to Game Pass in the second half of June By: Evan1Sonic. For anyone unaware, if you are subscribed to Game Pass Ultimate (or Game Pass), then you will be able to play these games until they leave Xbox Game Pass in the far future. You also won't be able to play these games if you are not subscribed to Game Pass in the future, but if you leave and return to Game Pass, these games will be waiting for you unless they have left the service. The descriptions of these games are from the Xbox Wire post revealing what games are coming to the service this month. Now on with the games! Need for Speed Unbound (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X/S) is a racing game from Criterion Games. “Game Pass Ultimate and EA Play members can start their race to the top as Need for Speed Unbound joins The Play List on June 22. Tear up the streets with friends and experience new ways to compare and compete wi...

It’s Sunday, which means it's time to talk about all the gaming news this week By: Evan1Sonic. This week has been a big one for news, with a lot of reveals from recent game showcases, Dead Cells getting an animated series, and more. News from the recent Xbox Games Showcase. The Xbox Games Showcase event that aired on June 11th featured a little over two dozen titles coming to Xbox platforms. Some of those games include Fable, Avowed, and Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2. A few other highlights include Payday 3 locking in a September 21st, 2023 release date, Star Wars Outlaws being revealed with a 2024 release window, and Starfield showcasing a big chunk of gameplay as well as confirming a September 6th, 2023 launch date. Some new Atlus titles were also revealed, including Persona 3 Reload, a remake that's coming early next year; Persona 5 Tactics, which releases on November 17th, 2023; and a brand new title from the Persona developers, Metaphor Re Fantazio. To round out th...

From Far Cry 6 to Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, here's every game coming to the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog in June By: Evan1Sonic. For anyone unaware, if you have a subscription to PlayStation Plus, then you can download and play these games for free. You will only be unable to play them if they leave the subscription in the future. Now for the games coming to the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog this month. These games will all be available for Extra and Premium members to download and play starting on June 20th. Far Cry 6 (PS4/PS5) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge (PS4/PS5) Rogue Legacy 2 (PS4/PS5) Inscryption (PS4/PS5) Soulstice (PS5) Tacoma (PS4) Killing Floor 2 (PS4) Game Trial for WWE2K23 (PS4) Deus Ex: Mankind Divided (PS4) Also, PS5 Cloud Streaming is coming soon. PlayStation Plus Premium members will soon be able to cloud stream supported PS5 titles. This feature is in the early stages currently but it’ll be an exciting addition to the PlayStation ...

By: Evan1Sonic. From Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy to Dragon's Dogma 2, here is a quick recap of everything shown at the Capcom Showcase in June. Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy is an adventure game from Capcom. This trilogy bundles Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Dual Destinies, and Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Spirit of Justice together in one package. Each of those games has been updated with an improved UI, high-resolution artwork, and more. Defend your clients and make a few objections when Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy releases on PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC early next year. Some other highlights of this event include new trailers for Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess , Resident Evil 4 VR , and Pragmata , which was delayed to an unannounced date. Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective, which is launching on June 30th, 2023, announced a free demo that is available now on all platforms. Last but not least, Mega Man X Dive ...

It’s Sunday, which means it's time to talk about all the gaming news this week By: Evan1Sonic. This week has been a big one for news, with news from multiple showcases, including Summer Game Fest, Sony skipping Gamescom again this year, and more. News from Summer Game Fest. Summer Game Fest this year featured dozens of titles from a plethora of companies. Some of those games include Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Sonic Superstars, and Sand Land. A few other highlights include the gameplay reveal of Mortal Kombat 1, Lies of P locking in a September 19th, 2023 release date, and Sony revealing Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is coming to PS5 on October 20th, 2023. To round out the event, a new Final Fantasy VII Rebirth trailer premiered along with the new release window of early 2024. This lengthy summer event provided a great look at what to expect from the near future of gaming, and you can watch the full event here . News from Day of the Devs. The Day of the Devs event that a...

By: Evan1Sonic. From Beastieball to Cocoon, here is a recap of all the big announcements shown at the Day of the Devs event in June. Beastieball is an open-world, turn-based RPG game from Wishes Unlimited. Friendly creatures with a love of the volleyball-esque sport Beastieball roam the world of this title. Recruiting all kinds of Beasties to play on your team is how you set out on the path to Beastieball victory. The Beasties on your roster can become friends, rivals, or even lovers with their teammates. This allows team-up combos and special abilities to be unleashed against your opponents. Coach a team of Beasties and rise to the top of the rankings when Beastieball releases on PC next year. Hyper Light Breaker is an open-world roguelike game from Heart Machine. This first Hyper Light venture into the 3D space sets you in a forgotten land. This world, dubbed the Overgrowth, is a mix of hand-crafted and procedurally generated elements that ensures you won’t return to the...

By: Evan1Sonic. From Wizard with a Gun to Human Fall Flat 2, here is a recap of everything announced at the Devolver Direct in June. Wizard with a Gun is a survival adventure game from Galvanic Games. Set in a magical wilderness full of mystery and fearsome foes, you unsurprisingly play as a wizard with a gun in this title. Either alone or with friends, you can design weapons, decor for your home base, and more. Collect, build, and battle as you explore the wooded world around you when Wizard with a Gun launches on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC later this year. A free demo is also out now on PC via Steam. The Talos Principle 2 is a puzzle game from Croteam. In a far-off future where humans have long since perished, human culture is preserved by limitless robots that were created in our likeness. The more you uncover, the more you'll be asked about the nature of the universe and the reason behind this robotic civilization. Adding to the mold of the first game, a new worl...

  From NBA 2K23 to Trek to Yomi, here's every game coming to PlayStation Plus in June By: Evan1Sonic. For anyone unaware, if you have a subscription to PlayStation Plus, then for a limited time, you can get and download these games for free. You will only be unable to play them if you don't have the subscription in the future, but if you leave and return, they will be waiting for you. The descriptions of these games are from the PlayStation Blog post revealing what games are coming to Plus this month. All of the games listed below will be available to claim from June 6th to July 3rd, 2023, as long as you are a PlayStation Plus Essential, Extra, or Premium member. Now on with the games! NBA 2K23 - PS4 and PS5 is a sports game from Visual Concepts. “With best-in-class visual presentation, up-to-date rosters and historic teams, the game has never felt more real and complete than it does in NBA 2K23. Compete as your favorite NBA and WNBA teams and stars and experience the pinnacle...

From Farworld Pioneers to Dordogne, here are all the games coming to Xbox Game Pass in June By: Evan1Sonic. For anyone unaware, if you are subscribed to Game Pass Ultimate (or Game Pass), then you will be able to play these games until they leave Xbox Game Pass in the far future. You also won't be able to play these games if you are not subscribed to Game Pass in the future, but if you leave and return to Game Pass, these games will be waiting for you unless they have left the service. The descriptions of these games are from the Xbox Wire post revealing what games are coming to the service this month. Now on with the games! Farworld Pioneers (Console and PC) is an open-world action-adventure game from Igloosoft. “Explore the universe in this open-world, sci-fi sandbox. Expand, exploit, and adventure alone or with friends in multiplayer servers of up to 32 players. How you play is up to you: Craft, build, mine, and farm peacefully together… or strap an electric death ri...

It’s Sunday, which means it's time to talk about all the gaming news this week By: Evan1Sonic. This week has been a slightly slow one for news, with Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart revealed to be coming to PC, a new Meta Quest VR headset being announced, and more. This week’s Sunday Scoops is a shorter Speedy Scoops version of the usual format. Speedy Scoops takes over this week's Sunday Scoops, which means it's time to share some quick news headlines from various stories. Square Enix is still “nailing down” Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth’s release date, but “development is progressing smoothly and according to plan” . PowerWash Simulator VR is coming to Meta Quest 2 later this year . Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart comes to PC on July 26th, 2023 . The new Meta Quest 3 releases this fall, and the Quest 2 gets another price cut . Everybody 1-2 Switch, a new sequel to 2017’s 1-2 Switch, launches on June 30th, 2023 . Release Roundup is this section of Sunday Scoops where we ...

From Adios to The Vale: Shadow of the Crown, here is every game coming to Xbox Gold in June By: Evan1Sonic. For anyone unaware, if you have a subscription to Xbox Gold (or Game Pass Ultimate), then for a limited time, you can get and download these games for free. You will only be unable to play them if you don't have the subscription in the future, but if you leave and return, they will be waiting for you. The descriptions of these games are from the Xbox Wire post revealing what games are coming to Gold this month. Now on with the games! Adios is a story-focused adventure game from Mischief. “One choice can change everything. You are a pig farmer in Kansas who has finally had enough of your role helping the mob dispose of bodies on your farm. Your hitman friend tries to convince you to change your mind as the two of you go about the errands of the day. He knows what saying no means. This is a meditative thoughtful game that reflects on morality and spirituality with c...