Coming Soon to Xbox: New Game Releases for July 7-11

Oh hey, so there’s this new lineup of Xbox games coming out—you know, the ones you can play on your Xbox Series X|S or whatever series they’re up to now. Honestly, time flies so fast, I can barely keep track. Anyway, something about these games is like opening a fresh bag of chips; you don’t know what’s in there until you hear that crispy crunch.

Starting off with EA Sports College Football 26. They say it’s the Deluxe Edition. Sounds fancy, right? Who even decides what’s “Deluxe”? Just $89.99… unless you missed early access. Then whoops, you’ll have to wait till July 10. You get to be a hotshot player or maybe a coach—choose your destiny type of thing. Imagine trying to forge a legacy when all I’m thinking about is what legacy even means.

Then there’s Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4. Talk about a blast from the past. Man, I used to try those moves with my neighbors on the slick driveway, ended up with more bruises than tricks, but hey, you live and learn. It’s got some Xbox Play Anywhere badge, which sounds impressive. Like, can I actually play it anywhere? Probably not, but it’s nice to dream.

Missile Command Delta jumps in next. It’s Atari, so expect some of that old-school flair mixed with new-age stress. Imagine trying to survive waves of missiles, thinking you’re in a blockbuster movie but really, it’s just a screen. But isn’t that the fun part?

Somber Echoes comes strolling by on July 8. Something about myth-inspired worlds with acrobatic combat. Sometimes, I wonder if I could do a somersault in real life without throwing out my back. Probably never gonna find out because I’d rather press ‘X’ to jump.

Ah, The Last Camp. Apocalypse vibes? Count me in—at least in gaming. Shooting down chaos with an array of weapons that sound too good to be true, doing that from the safety of my couch, of course.

Now, Ah, Love! season 2—diving into romance puzzles. I mean, why not mix Hearts and brainteasers, with a sprinkle of danger? Sometimes it’s like my love life, but I digress. Note to self: Avoid the spikes, metaphorically and literally.

Then there’s Minami Lane. A little cozy slice of life sim thing. If you’re tired of the same ol’ hustle and bustle, maybe building a tiny world feels like home. I keep thinking, how neat would it be if real life was this manageable? You’d just need a controller.

Oh, Rogue Raccoon, sneaky little furball. Break into a museum just for food? I can relate—I’ve sneaked into the kitchen at midnight for leftovers.

Holdfast: Nations At War? That one’s massive. Imagine being in a period piece, with battles on the land and sea led by nations in history. Just try not to get lost in the chaos of 150 players, alright?

And here’s Tiny Pixels Vol. 2 – Stormy Knights. Saving princesses? Classic. Storm castles, listen to those retro tunes, and dream of simpler times when pixel art was king.

Greedland’s up too, packed full of alien mutants. Ever think you could take on 20,000 enemies? Yeah, neither did I. But there it is, challenging all your skills, probably right before your fingers cramp up.

Islanders: New Shores gives you a bit of quiet, or as much as city-building games allow. Craft your little piece of heaven, and hey, maybe there’s a zen-like satisfaction in all that planning. Or it’s just me craving some order in life, who knows.

And there we have BAD END THEATER. Every choice leads to a bad ending. The irony isn’t lost on me—I mean, who doesn’t like a sprinkle of drama?

Best Served Cold lets you mix determination with cocktails. Solve crimes between martinis. Prohibition era comes alive, but don’t spill the drinks, detective.

Choice of Life: Wild Islands is there too. Cast away on an island, that feels like every Monday to me—wrecked and having to start again.

Bendy and the Dark Revival is stepping into the horror scene. Creepy studios, solving puzzles, and avoiding some Ink Demon? This is not your average cartoon fun.

Only Up to Space plays with heights and patience. Imagine being a stranded astronaut with shaky legs— one misstep and back you go to the start. Yay, for… perseverance?

Aquapark io – Slide faster than your friends, push them, use power-ups. All the fun without the fear of sunburn.

Canine spins the survival horror genre. Save your dog from evil experiments. Why is it always the pets, huh?

And last—probably not least—Griffin. Some tank action to rescue your grandpa? Makes you rethink what you’d drive to family gatherings.

Island Trouble’s got you figuring out mysteries on your stranded island. They say every decision counts, like whether I should hit snooze one more time each morning.

Anyway, hope you find a game that tickles your fancy. Off to play some myself—just a few minutes, I promise.

Or not.