Helldivers 2 on Xbox Series in August

Helldivers 2, the game developed by Arrowhead Game Studios and launched by PlayStation for PS5 and PC back in February 2024, is officially coming to Xbox Series X|S on August 26. The announcement was made during a Helldivers stream. You can pre-order it on the Xbox store right now for 34.99 to secure your copy and enjoy full crossplay with players on PC and PlayStation. This acclaimed third-person shooter from Arrowhead marks the first time a Sony-published game has ever launched on Xbox. The studio mentioned they have significant new features planned for Helldivers 2, not just for the next few months, but even years into the future. This extensive content roadmap is a major reason why they are expanding the game’s reach to more players. Good news for PC players: the previously restrictive geographical limitations that prevented players in places like the Bahamas, Armenia, Burkina Faso, and many other countries from playing have finally been lifted. And speaking of Arrowhead, Tencent recently acquired a 15% stake in the studio for about 80 million. A word of caution, however: if you’re joining on Xbox, you will have missed the entire Illuminate invasion of Super Earth. And that unique special cape they added after the significant review-bombing incident? Unfortunately, you will have missed that as well.

Epic Games Store is giving away two fantastic games this week—Backpack Hero and Figment—for free! Carlos Mendoza’s article highlights the perfect opportunity to expand your gaming library, so don’t miss out on these exclusive offers. Starting from an unspecified date in 2025 (make sure to stay tuned for updates), you can claim both titles at no cost. These games will be yours to keep forever once downloaded, and with detailed descriptions and videos included, it’s a great chance to explore some amazing indie titles. Check out the full details on Carlos Mendoza’s post Epic Games Store Releases Backpack Hero and Figment for Free. While we’re discussing the expansion of game franchises and ambitious targets, don’t miss out on Ahmed Hassan’s latest piece titled “EA Targets 100 Million Players for Upcoming Battlefield,” published on July 3, 2025. The article delves into EA’s bold plan to bring in a staggering 75 million players with the next installment of Battlefield, an ambitious goal that has many industry experts questioning its feasibility given past performance metrics. With closed alpha testing underway and rumors swirling about the integration of a battle royale mode, Hassan explores whether this new Battlefield will break series records or face challenges similar to those encountered by previous titles. Dive into the details at EA Targets 100 Million Players for Upcoming Battlefield. For those interested in the latest console sales trends, particularly in Japan, be sure to check out “Nintendo Switch 2 Sold 1.4 Million Units in 3 Weeks in Japan” by Ahmed Hassan (July 3, 2025). This insightful piece delves into the impressive launch numbers of Nintendo’s latest iteration and highlights how it has quickly dominated the market, overshadowing both the original Switch and Sony’s PS5. Discover why Mario Kart World is leading the charge among physical game sales alongside some surprising newcomers like Tamagotchi Plaza. Click here to read more Nintendo Switch 2 Sold 1.4 Million Units in 3 Weeks in Japan.