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Modern Gaming

New Xbox and Game Pass Games This Week: Halo, Mistfall Hunter, and More Releasing July 27-31

Xbox’s final July release slate includes Halo: Campaign Evolved, Mistfall Hunter, Corsair Cove, and more. Here are the biggest new Xbox and Game Pass games for July 27 to 31, what stands out, and where the smart player interest is this week.

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Modern Gaming

Xbox Backward Compatibility on PC Games: Which Classics Are Available and Why It Matters

Xbox has launched Backward Compatibility on PC with four original Xbox games, Game Pass support, carry-over digital licences, and handheld support. Here is which games are live, what Microsoft confirmed, and why the feature could matter more than its quiet debut.

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Modern Gaming

Xbox Free Game Streaming With Ads Explained: Who Gets the Test and Why It Matters

Xbox is testing free game streaming with ads for Insiders, but the fine print matters. Here is who gets access, what the one-hour limit means, and why the experiment matters.

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Modern Gaming

Splatoon Raiders Release Date and Gameplay: Why Nintendo’s Switch 2 Spin-Off Looks Like a Smart Summer Play

Splatoon Raiders launches on 23 July 2026 for Nintendo Switch 2. Here is what Nintendo has confirmed about the single-player focus, gadgets, co-op support, and why this spin-off could be one of the week’s smarter summer plays.

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Retro Gaming

Banjo-Kazooie PC Port Release Date: What Light House Actually Adds in July 2026

Harbour Masters says its unofficial Banjo-Kazooie PC port, Light House, is due in July 2026 with widescreen support, higher frame rates, a standalone randomiser, and online co-op. Here is what retro fans should know.

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Retro Gaming

Vectrex Mini Games List Revealed — Release Date, Price, and Why Retro Collectors Should Care

The Vectrex Mini now has a clearer games list, a September 2026 delivery target, and backing from original creator Jay Smith. Here’s why retro collectors should keep a close eye on it.

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Retro Gaming

Evercade NEOGEO Arcade 4 and Activision Collection 3 Announced — Which Cart Is Worth Buying?

Evercade has announced NEOGEO Arcade 4 and Activision Collection 3 for June 2026. Here’s what’s on each cart, why the lineup matters, and which one looks like the stronger buy for retro collectors.

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Retro Gaming

Spectrum White Edition Is Here — Why ZX Spectrum Collectors Should Pay Attention

Retro Games’ new Spectrum White Edition turns Sinclair lore into a sharp collector hook, with built-in games, matching extras and a real buying-intent angle for retro fans in 2026.

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[ Nintendo 64 original release · 1998 · 9 / 10 ]

F-Zero X

F-Zero X is still one of the purest retro racing recommendations in 2026: blisteringly fast, mechanically sharp, and confident enough to let raw speed carry the whole experience.

[ SNES original release · 1992 · 8 / 10 ]

Contra III: The Alien Wars

Contra III: The Alien Wars is still one of the cleanest answers to a timeless retro question in 2026: which hard-edged SNES action game still feels thrilling, demanding, and worth playing today?

[ Sega Mega Drive / Genesis original release · 1993 · 9 / 10 ]

Phantasy Star IV

Phantasy Star IV is still one of the best answers to a timeless retro question in 2026: which 16-bit RPG still feels fast, focused, and genuinely worth playing today?

[ SNES original release · 1994 · 9 / 10 ]

EarthBound

EarthBound is still one of retro gaming’s strangest great recommendations in 2026: a warm, funny, deeply odd SNES RPG whose modern setting and sharp personality help it outlive plenty of more polished peers.