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CNET
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CNET
Xbox Game Pass Adds Grounded 2 and Others This Month
The award-winning, quirky survival game Grounded is like the game version of the classic '80s comedy film Honey, I Shrunk the Kids. And Xbox Game Pass subscribers can get early access to that game's sequel, Grounded 2, on July 29. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, a CNET Editors' Choice award pick, offers hundreds of games you can play on your Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One and PC or mobile device for $20 a month. A subscription gives you access to a large library of games, with new ones, including Doom: The Dark Ages, added monthly, plus other benefits such as online multiplayer and deals on non-Game Pass titles. Here are the games Microsoft is bringing to Game Pass soon. You can also check out other games the company added to the service recently, like Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4. RoboCop: Rogue City Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass and Game Pass Standard subscribers can play now. Serve the public, protect the innocent and uphold the law as the cyborg RoboCop. You'll investigate crimes in Old Detroit before using your cyborg strength, cybernetic implants and arsenal of weapons to eradicate gangs from the area. This game is a whole new RoboCop story based on the film series, and Peter Weller, the original RoboCop himself, returns to voice the titular character. My Friendly Neighborhood Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers can play now. Something's going on with everyone's favorite Saturday morning puppet show, and it's up to you to figure out what in this survival horror game. You'll solve puzzles and use tools and improvised weapons to fend off your multicolored foes. So if you have anything against Barney or Big Bird, you can take out your feelings on them with this game. Back to the Dawn Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers can play now. This game is like if the series Prison Break took place in the Zootopia universe. You'll play as either a fox named Thomas or a black panther named Bob as they try to navigate the prison system and escape with their lives. With multiple escape routes and over 100 quests you can complete, you can replay this game numerous times and have a different experience each time. Abiotic Factor Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers can play on July 22. Science meets violence in this 1990s-inspired sci-fi survival game. You and up to five other players can choose your areas of expertise, build your scientist and explore a massive, top-secret underground complex filled with artifacts and supernatural horrors that could tear you limb from limb. And remember, safety, security and secrecy are of the utmost importance… usually. Wheel World Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers can play on July 23. If you want to take a nice, relaxing bike ride, this game is for you. Previously known as Ghost Bike, this game puts you behind the handlebars of one of the last ghost bikes around. These bikes can traverse between the lands of the living and the dead. You can explore these lands at your leisure while you race other riders and upgrade your ride with treasures you find along the way. Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers can play on July 24. This souls-like RPG is set during the final days of the Ming Dynasty. You play as an amnesiac pirate warrior named Wuchang on a quest to uncover the truth behind a world full of chaos. You'll fight monstrous creatures in forgotten temples and overgrown ruins, unlock new weapons and master devastating techniques in order to bring peace to yourself and others. Grounded 2 (game preview) Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers can play on July 29. You've been shrunk to the size of an ant -- again -- and you'll have to survive the dangerous, miniature world. You'll fight spiders and wasps, craft weapons and homes and even ride on your own insect friends to get around. You'll unravel new mysteries along the way, but be careful. Something else is out there, and it hasn't forgotten about you. Farming Simulator 25 Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass and Game Pass Standard subscribers can play on Aug. 1. Farming isn't always as simple as games like Stardew Valley might make it out to be, but it can still be very rewarding. If you want a taste of what goes into building and maintaining your own farm, give Farming Simulator 25 a try. You'll grow diverse crops, raise different animals and with the weather-changing, ground-deforming atmosphere, you'll face all kinds of challenges along the way. Games leaving Game Pass on July 31 While Microsoft is adding those games to Game Pass soon, it's also removing three other games on July 31. So you still have some time to finish your campaign or complete any side quests before you have to buy these games separately. Gigantic: Rampage Edition Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess Turnip Boy Robs a Bank For more on Xbox, discover other games available on Game Pass now, read our hands-on review of the gaming service and learn which Game Pass plan is right for you. You can also check out what to know about upcoming Xbox game price hikes.
Digital Trends
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Digital Trends
Game Pass has three killer new games you should play this weekend (July 18-20)
The first wave of Game Pass games for July felt like the perfect way to celebrate summer. Specifically, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 let me relive those nostalgic summer days, and I can do it all again this weekend, only with a very different type of game. While that game is great, even if you have no nostalgia for one of the best '80s films, I always love to highlight some unknown games making their way to the service. This weekend, you can take your pick from a delightful horror title and immersive sim-like prison escape RPG with a style you probably wouldn't expect. If any of that sounds good, here are the 3 new Game Pass games I recommend for this weekend. Robocop: Rogue City Anyone who loves the Robocop films knows the series took a nosedive after the second entry. That was mainly due to the change in directors and dropping it from an R to PG-13 rating. Robocop: Rogue City is the true sequel we all wanted and pulls no punches despite its smaller scale. No game has fully captured the look, feel, and tone of Robocop like this game. You will uphold the law in a small but detailed section of Old Detroit, dishing out justice how you see fit through tons of main and side quests. The developers clearly had a love for the source material, as every familiar location is perfectly recreated and they even went os far as to bring back Peter Weller to voice Robocop. With the stand-alone expansion also out as of now, there's no better time to go on patrol. Recommended Videos Robocop: Rogue City is available now on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC My Friendly Neighborhood Taking a page out of the Five Nights At Freddy's handbook, My Friendly Neighborhood embraces just how creepy puppet shows are when looked at from the right (or wrong) angle. This isn't a pure horror experience, though, as there is a nice bit of sillyness to relieve the tension between the frights and tons of ways to fight back. Filled with puzzles, offbeat weapons, tons of puzzles, and a grid-based inventory system, this has all the trappings you want from a horror game. We're not quite into spooky season yet, but this is a great way to ease into the season with something more on the action side of horror that is great even for younger players. My Friendly Neighborhood is available now on Xbox Series X/S and PC. Back to the Dawn I admit that I never heard of Back to the Dawn before it hit Game Pass this month, but discovering games like this is exactly why I love this service. Don't be turned off by the animal characters here; this is a deep and highly dynamic prison escape RPG that just so happens to feature personified animal characters. You pick between two protagonists who each have their own storyline, stats, and skills you will use to (hopefully) break out of prison. Every choice matters, and there are more than 100 quests that can lead to dozens of ways to get out of prison as you unravel a deeper mystery. This game is highly replayable and immensely rewarding if you enjoy seeing how far you can push a game's systems. Back to the Dawn is available now on Xbox Series X/S and PC.
CNET
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CNET
Grounded 2 and These Other Games Are Coming to Xbox Game Pass Soon
The award-winning, quirky survival game Grounded is like the game version of the classic '80s comedy film, Honey, I Shrunk the Kids. And on July 29, Xbox Game Pass subscribers can get early access to that game's sequel, Grounded 2. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, a CNET Editors' Choice award pick, offers hundreds of games you can play on your Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One and PC or mobile device for $20 a month. A subscription gives you access to a large library of games, with new titles, including Doom: The Dark Ages, added monthly, plus other benefits such as online multiplayer and deals on non-Game Pass titles. Here are the games Microsoft is bringing to Game Pass soon. You can also check out all the games the company added to the service recently, like Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4. RoboCop: Rogue City Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass and Game Pass Standard subscribers can play on July 17. Serve the public, protect the innocent and uphold the law as the cyborg RoboCop. You'll investigate crimes in Old Detroit before using your cyborg strength, cybernetic implants and arsenal of weapons to eradicate gangs from the area. This game is a whole new RoboCop story based on the film series, and Peter Weller, the original RoboCop himself, returns to voice the titular character. My Friendly Neighborhood Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers can play on July 17. Something's going on with everyone's favorite Saturday morning puppet show, and it's up to you to figure out what in this survival horror game. You'll solve puzzles and use tools and improvised weapons to fend off your multicolored foes. So if you have anything against Barney or Big Bird, you can take out your feelings on them with this game. Back to the Dawn Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers can play on July 18. This game is like if the series Prison Break took place in the Zootopia universe. You'll play as either a fox named Thomas or a black panther named Bob as they try to navigate the prison system and escape with their lives. With multiple escape routes and over 100 quests you can complete, you can replay this game numerous times and have a different experience each time. Abiotic Factor Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers can play on July 22. Science meets violence in this 1990s-inspired sci-fi survival game. You and up to five other players can choose your areas of expertise, build your scientist and explore a massive, top-secret underground complex filled with artifacts and supernatural horrors that could tear you limb from limb. And remember, safety, security and secrecy are of the utmost importance… usually. Wheel World Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers can play on July 23. If you want to take a nice, relaxing bike ride, this game is for you. Previously known as Ghost Bike, this game puts you behind the handlebars of one of the last ghost bikes around. These bikes can traverse between the lands of the living and the dead. You can explore these lands at your leisure while you race other riders and upgrade your ride with treasures you find along the way. Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers can play on July 24. This souls-like RPG is set during the final days of the Ming Dynasty. You play as an amnesiac pirate warrior named Wuchang on a quest to uncover the truth behind a world full of chaos. You'll fight monstrous creatures in forgotten temples and overgrown ruins, unlock new weapons and master devastating techniques in order to bring peace to yourself and others. Grounded 2 (game preview) Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers can play on July 29. You've been shrunk to the size of an ant -- again -- and you'll have to survive the dangerous, miniature world. You'll fight spiders and wasps, craft weapons and homes and even ride on your own insect friends to get around. You'll unravel new mysteries along the way, but be careful. Something else is out there, and it hasn't forgotten about you. Farming Simulator 25 Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass and Game Pass Standard subscribers can play on Aug. 1. Farming isn't always as simple as games like Stardew Valley might make it out to be, but it can still be very rewarding. If you want a taste of what goes into building and maintaining your own farm, give Farming Simulator 25 a try. You'll grow diverse crops, raise different animals and with the weather-changing, ground-deforming atmosphere, you'll face all kinds of challenges along the way. Games leaving Game Pass on July 31 While Microsoft is adding those games to Game Pass soon, it's also removing three other games on July 31. So you still have some time to finish your campaign or complete any side quests before you have to buy these games separately. Gigantic: Rampage Edition Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess Turnip Boy Robs a Bank For more on Xbox, discover other games available on Game Pass now, read our hands-on review of the gaming service and learn which Game Pass plan is right for you. You can also check out what to know about upcoming Xbox game price hikes.
Axios
10-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
C2E2 returns to the Windy City and other weekend events
Immerse yourself in the world of pop culture at C2E2 (Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo) this weekend. The big picture: It's the largest pop culture and entertainment convention in the Midwest, featuring hundreds of exhibitors, exclusive artwork, collectible figurines and photo-ops with beloved fictional characters. Peter Weller from "RoboCop", Nancy Allen from "Dressed to Kill", Laura Bailey from "Dragon Ball Z," and Sean Astin from "The Lord of the Rings" are some of the actors who will be there. The latest: For the first time, the cast of " The Breakfast Club" will reunite at this year's expo to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the 1985 comedy film. All five cast members — Molly Ringwald, Anthony Michael Hall, Emilio Estevez, Ally Sheedy and Judd Nelson — will be in attendance. Guests will have a chance to receive an autograph and take photos in front of a backdrop that mimics the iconic red locker. If you go: C2E2 is at McCormick Place from Friday until Sunday. Expect a jam-packed weekend with opportunities to attend panels and craft workshops, and buy art and merchandise. And be prepared for lots of costumes — many attendees step into character for the expo. Check out our costume shop guide to get what you need. Here's what else is happening this weekend: Experience this new mystical retail storefront, where guests can sip on Butterbeer while shopping all things Hogwarts. Open daily, Monday-Friday 10am-8pm and Sunday 10am-7pm, located at 676 N. Michigan Ave. 🎞️ Chicago Latino Film Festival Grab a snack and choose from various Latin films on the big screen. Now through Monday at Landmark's Century Centre Cinema in Boystown. Screening times vary. 💃 inDANCE Watch this live dance recital that amplifies and celebrates diverse gender and sexual identities through movement and imagination. Friday, 7:30pm at the UChicago's Logan Center for the Arts in Hyde Park. 🔭 Skywatch Observe Chicago's night sky, constellations, stars, and more. Friday-Monday, times vary at the Alder Planetarium. 🫖 Chicago Tea Festival Discover teas worldwide or join a hands-on workshop during this tea festival. Saturday 10am-6pm and Sunday 11am-5pm at the Copernicus Center in Jefferson Park. 🐅 Brookfield Zoo Spring Fest Enjoy live music and performances and shop from local vendors to kick off the start of spring. Saturday-Sunday 10am-6pm at Brookfield Zoo.
Express Tribune
27-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Playstation Plus games revealed for April
Listen to article Sony has announced April's Playstation Plus Monthly Games lineup, offering subscribers three new titles spanning action, horror, and Japanese role-playing genres. Available from April 1 to May 5, the lineup includes RoboCop: Rogue City, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, and Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth – Hacker's Memory. The games will be available to all PS Plus members on PS4 and PS5. RoboCop: Rogue City Players step into the metallic boots of RoboCop in this first-person action game set between the events of RoboCop 2 and 3. As the iconic law enforcement cyborg, players patrol the crime-ridden streets of Old Detroit. The game features a combination of firepower, investigation, and moral decision-making. The original RoboCop actor, Peter Weller, reprises his role to voice the character. The game includes open-area exploration, suspect interrogation, and multiple decision paths that influence the storyline. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre Inspired by the 1974 horror classic, this asymmetrical multiplayer horror game lets players take on the role of either the infamous Slaughter family or their victims. Survivors must evade, hide, and escape, while family members hunt them down. The game emphasises stealth, teamwork, and psychological tension. Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth – Hacker's Memory This Japanese RPG follows Keisuke Amazawa, a young man falsely accused of a crime. To clear his name, he joins a group of hackers and investigates mysteries within a digital world. The game features over 320 Digimon to raise and battle, offering a mix of story, strategy, and digital exploration. PlayStation Plus continues to add variety to its monthly lineup, appealing to a wide range of players with different gaming preferences.
