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Xbox Game Pass - New Games for June 2023
Xbox Game Pass is having a quiet June – but there's still some solid inclusions in this month's game offering.

Minecraft update 1.20 'Trails & Tales' features archeology
The game is adding a slew of new features revolving around archeology, as well as bamboo, camels, and more.

Stardew Valley will have new game content in update 1.6
Stardew Valley update 1.6 will reportedly introduce new game content, although details remain unclear.

Stardew Valley creator teases much-requested tool upgrade
Players could soon get their hands on a coveted tool upgrade to help their crops.

FTC: Microsoft to pay US $20 million for storing kids' Xbox data
Microsoft has been ordered to pay a fine for its unlawful collection of children's data.

Dead Cells developer working on two dormant 'massive' franchises
Motion Twin has teased that the studio is putting its own unique spin on two dormant game franchises.

Apple Design Awards 2023 - Winners and Finalists
The Apple Design Awards for 2023 include games like Marvel Snap, Resident Evil Village, Diablo Immortal, Knotwords, Hindsight, and more.

Alan Wake 2 will feature in horror talk at Tribeca Games Festival
Alan Wake 2 developer Sam Lake will join filmmaker Mike Flanagan for a deep dive into horror.

Star Wars: The Old Republic reportedly set to leave BioWare
Star Wars: The Old Republic is reportedly set to change developers as BioWare refocuses on Mass Effect and Dragon Age.

Best practices for hiring First Nations talent in games, according to Awesome Black
The social enterprise organisation lays out some sustainable hiring practices in regard to recruiting First Nations employees and partners.