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🟩 Xbox, Multi-platformNew PC Game Hijinks High From Laid-Off Xbox Developers Challenges You To Become A High School Menace
Sackbird Studios(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/ex-elder-scrolls-online-devs-behind-canceled-mmo-project-blackbird-game-launch-a-new-studio/1100-6535321/), the independent studio founded by a number of developers who were at ZeniMax Online Studios before Microsoft canceled their new game and laid them off, has announced a new project called Hijinks High. It's an online co-op game where players team up with up to five others to "cause as much ruckus as possible" during a day of high school. The aim is to become "the school's menace." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lL4IsR-aNb4 Players can take part in randomized missions where they are called to take smelly dumps in the bathroom and set booby traps. Players can also take on "dares," which can result in bodily injury that requires a trip to the hospital. Hijinks High also has players needing to manage their bodily needs, and that includes going pee, managing concussions, and dealing with stomachaches. "Stack illnesses and make huge parts of the school uninhabitable, or manage your resources wisely to avoid that warm, sticky feeling," reads a line from the game's description. Hijinks High is available to wishlist now on Steam(https://store.steampowered.com/app/4112370/HijinksHigh/) and the Epic Games Store(https://store.epicgames.com/p/hijinks-afff82), but the game does not have a release date or pricing information yet. !(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Hijinksf6a1dc.jpg?w=1024) When Sackbird was announced in October 2025, the developer said it was self-funded “for multiple years” without the aid of outside investors. “After years in AAA, we wanted the freedom to take smart risks without waiting for a greenlight or chasing quarterly targets, said Sackbird Studios chief creative officer David Worley in a statement. “We’re fully employee-owned and funded, which means we only answer to people who are passionate about games.” The studio said it wanted to make “bold, character-driven experiences free from corporate compromises.” The developers were previously at the Microsoft/Xbox-owned ZeniMax Online Studios working on Project Blackbird(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/xbox-cancels-new-mmo-from-elder-scrolls-online-team-in-latest-wave-of-cuts-report/1100-6532915/), an MMO that was described as a cross between Cyberpunk 2077 and Destiny(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/new-details-emerge-about-elder-scrolls-online-teams-reportedly-canceled-mmo/1100-6533760/). Microsoft canceled the game in 2025(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/xbox-cancels-new-mmo-from-elder-scrolls-online-team-in-latest-wave-of-cuts-report/1100-6532915/) amid a wave of major cuts. ZeniMax Online Studios boss Matt Firor quit after Project Blackbird was canceled. He said it was the game he had been waiting his entire career to make(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/microsoft-killed-mmo-project-blackbird-because-it-was-a-line-item-on-a-ledger-dev-says/1100-6539672/).
🟩 Xbox, Multi-platformLost In Random: The Eternal Die is a must-play roguelike before it leaves Game Pass
Xbox Game Pass is about to lose Lost In Random: The Eternal Die, one of the best roguelikes in years. Play it before it goes.
🟩 Xbox, Multi-platformXbox Game Pass New Games For June Revealed
Microsoft has announced the next set of additions to the Xbox Game Pass library, and there are nine games on the way in the first half of June. The list of titles includes games new to Game Pass and games joining different tiers. The new additions for June include the day-one new releases Solarpunk (June 8), Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions (June 11), and Junkster (June 16). Also in June, the adventure game from the publisher of Firewatch, Herdling, comes to Game Pass Premium on June 4, joining Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. Total Chaos, the first-person survival-horror game, also comes to Game Pass Premium on June 4; it was already on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. !(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-03-at-9.12.41-AM.png?w=1024) The boxing game Undisputed comes to Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass on June 8, while the turn-based RPG Personal 5 Royal lands on Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass on June 9. The life sim Beastro hits Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass on June 11, while the co-op puzzle-platformer Frog Sqwad comes to Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass on June 11. In terms of games leaving Game Pass in June, Microsoft will cut five games from the service on June 15(https://www.gamespot.com/?posttype=articles&p=1778132&preview=true&thumbnailid=1778149), including Jurassic World Evolution 2. Microsoft is expected to announce a second wave of additions and removals for Game Pass in June later this month. There may also be some Game Pass surprises during the Xbox Games Showcase on June 7(https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/every-video-game-showcase-to-watch-in-2026/2900-7446/). Xbox Game Pass June Wave 1 Additions June 4 - Herdling (Xbox Series X|S, PC, cloud) - Now with Game Pass Premium, joining Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass - Total Chaos (Xbox Series X|S, PC, cloud) - Now with Game Pass Premium, joining Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass June 8 - Solarpunk (Xbox Series X|S, PC, cloud) - Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass. Day-one new release. - Undisputed (Xbox Series X|S, PC, cloud) - Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, PC Game Pass June 9 - Personal 5 Royal (Console, PC, cloud) - Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, PC Game Pass June 11 - Beastro (Xbox Series X|S, PC, cloud) - Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass - Frog Sqwad (Xbox Series X|S, PC, cloud) - Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass - Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions (Xbox Series X|S, PC, cloud) - Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass. Day-one new release. June 16 - Junkster (Xbox Series X|S, PC, cloud) - Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass. Day-one new release.
🟩 Xbox, Multi-platformXbox Game Pass Loses These Five Games In June
It's that time of the month once again, as several titles will be leaving Xbox Game Pass in a few weeks. Alongside the new batch of arrivals, subscribers only have until June 15 to play some great retro-inspired beat-'em-ups, dive into an inventive RPG, and set up a dinosaur theme park where nothing can possibly go wrong. As a reminder, if you’d like to keep any of these games, you can buy them at a discount, as Game Pass subscribers can save up to 20% before they’re removed from the service. Jurassic World Evolution 2 !(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Jurassic-World-2.jpg?w=1024) Jurassic World Evolution 2 Welcome to Jurassic World Evolution 2--but not for much longer. The sequel to the original 2018 game introduced some significant improvements, but you don't have too much time to check them out for yourself before it exits Game Pass for cloud, console, and PC. Lost in Random: The Eternal Die !(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Lost-in-Random.jpg?w=1024) Lost in Random: The Eternal Die Feeling lucky? Lost in Random combines fairy tale and gothic influences to create a stylish adventure, and with everyone's fate determined by a roll of the dice, you'll have to work hard to keep the odds in your favor. Originally released for Game Pass on cloud, console, and PC, it's one of the five games leaving in mid-June. Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game !(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Scott-Pilgrim.jpg?w=1024) Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game A love letter to 2D beat-'em-ups, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: The Game is exiting Game Pass for cloud, console, and PC this month. Grab it while you can, enjoy the excellent Anamanaguchi website, and defeat the League of Ramona Flowers' Evil Exes. Last year also saw the release of Scott Pilgrim EX, and it's a fine follow-up to this cult-classic brawler. Warhammer 40K Space Marine: Master Crafted Edition !(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Warhammer-40K.jpg?w=1024) Warhammer 40K Space Marine: Master Crafted Edition Ever wondered why Warhammer fans were so vocal over their desire to see a new Warhammer 40K: Space Marine game for over a decade? Then check out this enhanced edition of the original game before it leaves cloud, console, and PC later this month. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge !(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/TMNT.jpg?w=1024) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge We've seen several Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle games released over the last couple of years, but Shredder's Revenge is still one of our favorites. A combination of coin-munching arcade aesthetics with classic beat-'em-up action enhanced with several modern ideas, it'll exit Game Pass for cloud, console, and PC. The Best Xbox Game Pass Games In 2026 !4499283-game-pass-2025.jpg(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/original/1601/16018044/4499283-game-pass-2025.jpg?w=1024) !4674631-absolum.jpg(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/original/1601/16018044/4674631-absolum.jpg?w=1024) !4517812-the-alters.jpg(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/original/1601/16018044/4517812-the-alters.jpg?w=1024) !4656146-avatar.jpg(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/original/1601/16018044/4656146-avatar.jpg?w=1024) !4451894-4356216-avowedscreencombatkaixaurip.jpg(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/original/1585/15855271/4451894-4356216-avowedscreencombatkaixaurip.jpg?w=1024) !4451893-4270078-sse32ac94d7d1d6be7dd015d78f2b52aeb4cc282ed.1920x1080.jpg(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/original/1585/15855271/4451893-4270078-sse32ac94d7d1d6be7dd015d78f2b52aeb4cc282ed.1920x1080.jpg?w=1024) !4474783-ssd04f2e766f538d3680b28574ec97f06b3274aafc.jpg(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/original/1585/15855271/4474783-ssd04f2e766f538d3680b28574ec97f06b3274aafc.jpg?w=1024) View Images(https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/best-xbox-game-pass-games/2900-4001/)
🎮 PlayStation, Xbox, Multi-platformSeptember 2026 has too many new video games trying to escape GTA 6
September 2026 has become one of the busiest gaming months in years, between Wolverine, Control Resonant, and a bazillion more games.
🎮 PlayStation, Xbox, Multi-platformControl Resonant release date officially revealed during Sony State of Play
Remedy Entertainment dropped a new trailer for the anticipated sequel to the acclaimed 2019 action game on Friday
🎮 PlayStation, Xbox, Multi-platformOnimusha: Way of the Sword release date revealed at State of Play
Capcom confirmed a release date for 2026's Onimusha game during PlayStation's State of Play showcase.
🎮 PlayStation, Xbox, Multi-platformTomb Raider: Legacy Of Atlantis Gets February 2027 Release Date In New Trailer
!Tomb Raider Legacy of Atlantis Trailer Release Date PlayStation State of Play(https://www.gameinformer.com/sites/default/files/styles/bodydefault/public/2026/06/02/4416f948/tr1.jpg.webp) Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis(https://www.gameinformer.com/product/tomb-raider-legacy-of-atlantis), the Unreal Engine 5 remake of Lara Croft's very first adventure(https://www.gameinformer.com/the-game-awards-2025/2025/12/11/tomb-raider-legacy-of-atlantis-is-a-remake-of-the-first-game-in-the) in development at Flying Wild Hog and Crystal Dynamics, will launch on February 12, 2027, on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. That's technically a delay, since it was originally set to launch sometime in 2026. This release date was revealed during today's PlayStation State of Play in a new trailer, and Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis continues to look sharp, highlighting a return to the more classic style of Lara Croft games while reimagining her very first adventure in 1996's Tomb Raider. Check it out in the new Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis trailer below: As Lara Croft, you must harness your wits and athleticism to explore exotic locations lost to time, according to the game's description: "From the jungles of Peru to the ancient ruins of Greece, the deserts of Egypt, and a mysterious Mediterranean island shrouded in Myth – traverse treacherous landscapes, solve deadly contraptions, and face lethal predators as you hunt for the scattered pieces of the Scion, an artifact of immeasurable power." On top of all of that, there are also dinosaurs, and who doesn't love a little dinosaur-related crisis in their action games? Okay, maybe Lara doesn't, but it looks like a good time for us. In case you missed it, Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis(https://www.gameinformer.com/product/tomb-raider-legacy-of-atlantis) is just one of the upcoming games starring Lara Croft. Developer Crystal Dynamics is also working on a brand-new adventure called Tomb Raider: Catalyst,(https://gameinformer.com/href) which is due out sometime next year on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. While waiting for Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, check out the game's reveal trailer(https://www.gameinformer.com/the-game-awards-2025/2025/12/11/tomb-raider-legacy-of-atlantis-is-a-remake-of-the-first-game-in-the) from last year, and then read this feature(https://www.gameinformer.com/2025/12/15/tomb-raider-devs-explain-series-timeline-lara-crofts-new-voice-and-links-between) about the series' timeline, Lara Croft's new voice, and links between this remake and Catalyst. After that, check out Game Informer's big list of upcoming video game remakes(https://www.gameinformer.com/2026/03/11/the-big-list-of-upcoming-video-game-remakes). What do you think of Lara Croft's new look in Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis? Let us know in the comments below!
🎮 PlayStation, Xbox, Multi-platformPlayStation State of Play June 2026: News and reveals livestream
Sony's new State of Play game showcase kicks off Summer Game Fest on Tuesday, June 2. Follow along for all the news and announcements.
🎮 PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, Multi-platformRayman Legends Retold remake confirmed by Ubisoft
Rayman Legends Retold is a full remake of Ubisoft's 2013 platformer, complete with a new world and a revamped art style.
🎮 PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, Multi-platformRayman Legends: Retold Is A Remake Of Rayman's Best Adventure And It Launches This October On PS5, Xbox, Switch 2, And PC
!Rayman Legends Retold Ubisoft Remake(https://www.gameinformer.com/sites/default/files/styles/bodydefault/public/2026/05/28/b27a23e6/assets2026051779694368rlrkeyart16x90602263pmpt.jpg.webp) Ubisoft has revealed Rayman Legends Retold, a 3D remake of 2013's Rayman Legends, and it launches on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC on October 1. Don't let "3D" scare you – it still looks and plays like the original 2D platformer, but with newly updated 3D visuals courtesy of Ubisoft's Snowdrop engine, used for games like Star Wars Outlaws and The Division 2. In congruency, this 3D remake of a 2D game makes Retold a 2.5D platformer. I traveled to Montpellier, France, to visit Ubisoft Montpellier, the studio that created Rayman and is working as lead developer on this remake alongside Ubisoft Milan, to play roughly two hours of Retold. I played through the first two worlds – Old Teensie Kingdom and The Stinkbog – tried out the new Star Fox-esque dragon-riding levels, got a quick look at the returning-from-Rayman-Origins-but-new-to-Legends-Retold Land of the Dead world, and even played through two new music levels. Rayman Legends is one of my favorite platformers, and though I am still conflicted on Ubisoft leaving behind its beautiful hand-drawn animated visuals of the original 2D adventure, I can't deny that I had a blast playing Retold; I even grew quite fond of the 3D visual style, and that's because of a thoughtful design approach to updating the visuals. Yes, it's now in 3D but it still contains the whimsical fantasy of Legends' 2D style, now with additional fore-and-background details that add welcome touches of staging to each level. But first, check out the Rayman Legends Retold trailer for yourself below to get a look at its new art: Like the original, Retold will feature 1 to 4-player couch co-op in the campaign, with playable characters Rayman, Globox, Teensy, and Barbara returning but with updated visual styles to transition them from 2D to 3D models. Plus, Kung-Foot returns with its simple but fun Smash Bros. meets soccer gameplay. Despite Retold looking quite different to the original Legends, I'm happy to report that it plays identically, and that's because under the hood of the 3D staging is still the same 2D bones that felt great in 2013. Of course, tweaks here and there and quality-of-life updates make it feel all the better, but trust that Retold will retain the gameplay that makes Legends so great. Ubisoft Montpellier developers even showed us the 2D engine running under the 3D visuals, highlighting how the art and level design teams have worked hard to use interesting and unique visual tricks to make a 3D-looking game play like a 2D one, hence the 2.5D feel. The parallax scrolling is an especially pleasant addition, adding environmental depth to the platforming gauntlets throughout Retold. It's an especially fun effect in the new dragon-riding levels, which connect the end of one world with the beginning of the next. They play like fantasy-flavored Star Fox missions, where you control the dragon like a starship, shooting fireballs at enemies and obstacles alike in your way. Unlike the standard platforming levels of Retold, where Rayman is looking to collect kidnapped Teensies on the way to the end, each dragon begins with every teensie of the level on their back; your goal is to reach the end without losing any, but each time you take damage, one falls off. You can also hold down a button to make the dragons fart, though I wasn't able to discern if this did anything at all (other than make me chuckle because I am a child). !Game Informer News(https://www.gameinformer.com/sites/default/files/styles/bodydefault/public/2026/05/28/ff5013a7/rlrtntdragonride0602263pmpt.jpg.webp) Returning music levels, like the "Black Betty" one, remain a highlight of the remade Legends adventure, as do the new additions. And though I lamented the new songs selected for these levels – one is the "Macarena", which begins in a Mexican festival-themed level before strangely becoming an old-world Italian restaurant stage – it's still a great time speeding through levels while jumping, punching, and gliding to the beat of a real-world track. For all the greatness of Legends, its finale sucks (something a producer at the studio agreed with me on), and Ubisoft Montpellier is tackling that issue head-on with a brand new villain. However, their likeness remains a mystery to me, save for purple glowing eyes, a black shroud, and the ability to corrupt enemies with magic. I'm excited to see what depth, if any, this villain adds to the entire Retold package. At the very least, I hope they make for a more satisfying and climactic conclusion to an otherwise excellent platforming adventure. There's a lot more new in Retold, including additional tracks from famed composer Grant Kirkhope, and I dive into all of that, as well as exclusive insight from Ubisoft Montpellier art directors, producers, animators, and more, in my six-page feature on Retold in the next issue of Game Informer. Keep an eye out for it there if you're a subscriber, and if you're not, head here(https://www.gameinformer.com/subscribe) to do so before it's too late. Rayman Legends Retold launches on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC on October 1. In the meantime, read Game Informer's Rayman Legends review(https://www.gameinformer.com/games/raymanlegends/b/playstation4/archive/2014/02/20/rayman-hops-from-strength-to-strength.aspx), and then check out our preview of Ubisoft's other 2026 remake, Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced(https://www.gameinformer.com/preview/2026/05/21/a-textbook-remake-and-all-the-better-for-it). How do you feel about Rayman Legends' new look in Retold? 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🎮 PlayStation, Xbox, Multi-platformPlayStation State of Play June 2026: All the news and trailers
While the majority of Summer Game Fest takes place over the weekend, Sony is getting a jump on things with its next State of Play showcase, which airs on June 2nd at 5PM ET. It&8217;s coming at a pivotal time for the PlayStation brand: The PS5 keeps getting more expensive and Sony&8217;s big bet on &8230;