Coming Next Week on Xbox: New Games for July 7-11

Sure thing, here we go—brace yourself for a rollercoaster of random observations, thoughts, and, possibly, some awkwardness. But that’s life, right?

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Hey, you there! Yep, you with the Xbox controller in hand or maybe just wishin’ it was there. Anyway, ever find yourself drowning in game launches? Happens to me every Tuesday. Or is it Thursday? No clue, honestly. But here I am, your guide through this wild, messy lineup of gaming madness. Buckle up.

First on the list, we’ve got this EA SPORTS™ College Football 26 Deluxe Edition deal. Now, I’m no college athlete (or am I?), but this game is drumming up some excitement. Early access on July 7 and full launch on July 10. You get to live that glory on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One… basically anywhere Xbox feels comfy. Is it just me, or does “forging your legacy” sound oddly deep for a football game? Anyway.

Oh, remember Tony Hawk? Of course, you do. If you don’t, we can’t be friends. Kidding. Sort of. But wait, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 – Digital Deluxe Edition is making a comeback. It’s like my childhood served on a digital skate deck, man. Launching soon (I think?), it screams nostalgia louder than that time I tried dropping into a half-pipe and ate dirt. Activision sure knows how to tug at the heartstrings.

Now onto Missile Command Delta set for July 8. Atari’s back at it, somehow convincing us that managing missile defenses is an afternoon well spent. Optimized for Xbox Series X|S because, you know, you gotta see those missiles in 4K or something. And may I just add, the thought of strategizing defenses while munching popcorn sounds like an odd delight? Yep.

Switching gears to moody vibes, there’s Somber Echoes dropping, also on July 8. Thing is, this one’s a Metroidvania kinda gig, mixing acrobatics with ancient secrets. How many swear words do you think get muttered over mastering those combat skills? All jokes aside, I can’t help but feel drawn to games set in forsaken space vesse— Oh wait, nah, lost track again. Moving on.

Then there’s The Last Camp – not a camping trip, apparently. For Xbox Series X|S starting the 8th, it’s doomsday, high graphics, grand world map… shooter mayhem. Honestly, never thought I’d hear “doomsday” and “feast” in the same sentence. Still intrigued though?

Ah, Love! Season 2 (yeah, exclamation and all!) arrives July 8 too. It’s about swapping blocks for romance, avoiding spikes—maybe metaphorical ones, hard to tell. But this black heart avoidance game reminds me that heartbreak sometimes has actual obstacles. Or maybe that’s just too poetic? Ignore me.

And let’s talk Rogue Raccoon, coming July 9. We’ve all wanted to be a mischievous raccoon breaking into museums for food, right? No? Well, at least it’s a heist with a cheeky twist. Optimized, strategic, platforming fun!

Plus, Holdfast: Nations At War on the same day takes us to the Napoleonic Era. I once tried to reenact historic battles with plastic swords. This might be better. Stormy ranks, historical clashes. The past never felt more alive.

For those pixel art fans, Tiny Pixels Vol. 2 – Stormy Knights, wow, where do I start? July 9 promises chaos with princess-saving strategic combat. Times like these, I think pixels have more personality than I do.

Bad endings have a new friend in BAD END THEATER on July 10. Toss choices around like confetti because honestly, every path ends badly. What an optimistic approach to life… um, gaming. Yeah, gaming.

And that’s not even all of ’em, but—oh, snap! What’s the time?! Anyway, these titles and more make Xbox the place to be. Or maybe it’s just me rambling on. Who knows. Game on, friends, and remember not to take things too seriously. Or do. Life’s a choice, after all.