Out this Week on Xbox One - Plague Tale - Rage 2 - Castlevania and more

 

14th A Plague Tale: Innocence

Xbox One X Enhanced - Follow the grim tale of Amicia and her little brother Hugo, in a heartrending journey through the darkest hours of history. Hunted by the Inquisition and surrounded by unstoppable swarms of rats, they will struggle to survive and fight to find purpose in this brutal, unforgiving world.

 

 

14th Rage 2

Xbox One X Enhanced - Dive headfirst into a dystopian world devoid of society, law, and order. Rage 2 brings together two studio powerhouses – Avalanche Studios, masters of open world insanity, and id Software, creators of the first-person shooter – to deliver a carnival of carnage where you can go anywhere, shoot anything, and explode everything.

 

14th Sniper Elite V2 Remastered

Xbox One X Enhanced / Xbox Play Anywhere - You are elite sniper Karl Fairburne, parachuted into Berlin amidst the Germans’ final stand. Your mission: prevent Nazi V2 rocket technology falling into the hands of the Red Army. With all DLC missions included, take the fate of the war into your own hands, and hunt the Führer himself.

 

14th Lost Orbit

Stranded after his ship is destroyed in deep space, Harrison, a lowly maintenance worker and our hero, must struggle to find his way home. Armed with an improvised set of equipment and a relentless spirit, Harrison will need to use the gravitational forces of planets to navigate and propel himself through space.

 

15th Devious Dungeon 2

Devious Dungeon 2 is a medieval focused action platformer title. The castles ever-shifting halls are filled with deadly monsters, treacherous traps, and treasure. It’s also the domain of The Summoner and he does not look kindly upon uninvited guests. Slay monsters, collect loot, level up, and upgrade your gear and pick one of three different playable heroes.

 

15th Feudal Alloy

Explore an unusual medieval world with a fish-controlled robot, Attu. Improve your combat techniques and skills by smashing many kinds of mechanical creatures in a beautiful hand-drawn world. Discover a huge interconnected world, filled with a wide range of enemies, bosses, skills, and equipment. Choose which paths you take and which enemies you face. Defeat evil and find your way back home.

 

15th Undead Horde

Xbox One X Enhanced - Become a necromancer and raise the dead in this action RPG/RTS wrapped in an undead package. Command, lead, raze, loot, and fight your way through the lands of the living with your horde and claim the kingdom for the Undead Horde!

 

16th Castlevania Anniversary Collection

This Konami Castlevania Collection is designed to be a compilation around the origins of the historic franchise. Included is a unique eBook that has details provided by developers, artists, and other inspired by the Castlevania legacy. Released as part of the Konami 50th Anniversary celebration, now’s the best time to relive these timeless classics that helped define the platformer genre.

 

17th Dragon’s Lair Trilogy

Play as the heroic Dirk the Daring, a valiant knight on a quest to rescue the fair princess from the clutches of an evil dragon, and then go to outer space as Ace, defender of justice, truth, and the planet Earth in the arcade classics Dragon's Lair, Space Ace, and Dragon's Lair 2: Time Warp.

 

17th Darkwood

A challenging survival horror game that doesn’t rely on jump scares. Craft weapons, prepare traps, fortify hideouts and explore the eerie forests of the Soviet Bloc by day, then hunker down in your hideout at night while nightmarish forces corrupt the woods as you wait and pray for the sun to come up the next morning.

 

17th Steel Rats

Wreck and ride in Steel Rats, a game that fuses destructive motorbike combat and death-defying stunt gameplay set in a visually stylized retro future world. Switch between four characters, each with unique abilities, as you wreak havoc fighting deadly Junkbots.

 

17th Molecats

A challenging, indirect-control puzzler. Play as the Molecats as you delve into nearby caves to retrieve delicious 'shrooms and shiny relics. It's your job to keep each of them on the safest, most direct path to goodies, avoiding traps, and monsters along the way!

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Xbox Game Pass February 2019 - Tomb Raider, The Walking Dead, Batman

Shadow of the Tomb Raider (February 7) – Xbox One X Enhanced
The climactic finale to Lara Croft’s origin story has arrived on Xbox Game Pass. A dangerous and mysterious organization known as Trinity sends Lara on a thrilling action-adventure through deadly jungles, treacherous underwater caves, and the most challenging tombs in the game’s history. To survive, she’ll have to become one with the jungle, use the environment to strike her foes quickly and quietly, sow fear in their ranks, and discover what it really means to be the Tomb Raider.

The Walking Dead: The Complete First Season (February 7)
Play as Lee Everett, a man with a criminal past given a chance at redemption — protecting a young girl named Clementine during a zombie apocalypse. Explore stunning comic book style environments, solve puzzles, fight the undead, build relationships, and do whatever you can to keep your humanity in a world gone to hell. Every choice is on the clock, every mistake will be your own, and the consequences carry across the entire five episode series.

Pumped BMX Pro (February 7)
Jump on the pedals and hit the ramps in this momentum-based trickathon. Pumped BMX Pro features more levels than ever, each with their own set of challenges for you to smash. Choose one of the pre-designed bikes; or ride to the editor to create your own custom bike before smashing the global leaderboards and your friend's scores.

de Blob (February 14)
Become a master of colour in the 3D platformer de Blob. Equal parts amorphous blob of paint, struggling artist, revolutionary, and juvenile delinquent, de Blob’s goal is to replace the drab, lifeless grey colouring that the I.N.K.T. Corporation has imposed on Chroma City and its inhabitants. Flip, bounce, and smash your way past a diabolical array of hot plates, electric shocks, and ink turrets. Compete to control Chroma City solo or with up to four players via split-screen across eight unique and challenging multiplayer modes.

Batman: Return to Arkham (February 21) – Xbox One X Enhanced
Batman: Arkham Asylum and Batman: Arkham City, the first two games in the iconic Batman Arkham series, are coming to Xbox Game Pass in this comprehensive compilation that includes the definitive edition of each game, complete with all post-launch downloadable content. In Batman: Arkham Asylum, a journey into the depths of Gotham City’s high-security psychiatric hospital and battle supervillain inmates who have taken over the Asylum. Then go soaring into Arkham City, a super-prison built to contain Gotham’s worst criminals in Batman: Arkham City, one of the most critically-acclaimed games of all time.

Crackdown 3 (February 15) – Xbox Play Anywhere Title / Xbox One X Enhanced
A throwback with all the ingredients that made the series a fan favourite. Over-the-top and crazy antics will have you stopping crime as a super-powered agent of justice in a comic book inspired playground of mayhem and destruction, either solo or co-op with a friend via Xbox Live. Then hop online and get in on in the Wrecking Zone, where unprecedented destruction meets amped-up action. Level the entire battlefield with fully-destructible arenas, take out competitors by bringing down bridges and soar through the air with a series of jet jumps and flying fists. Don’t let little things like walls and buildings stop you from going exactly where you want to go. It’s 5v5 mayhem across three maps and two modes. Arrives February 15 with Xbox Game Pass and globally on Xbox One and Windows 10 PC as an Xbox Play Anywhere title.

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Out this Week Mutants and Witchers

 

4th Gods Remastered

Play the classic 2D action classic Gods from the acclaimed Bitmap Brothers, full of exciting levels full of monsters and puzzles that you can play either in the original pixel graphics or in a modern 3D mode with an extensive new soundtrack.

 

4th Subnautica

Officially leaving Xbox Game Preview, Subnautica is an underwater open world adventure game where you can craft equipment, pilot submarines, and out-smart wildlife to explore lush coral reefs, volcanoes, and cave systems.

 

4th Monica e a Guarda dos Coelhos

Monica e a Guarda dos Coelhos is a couch co-op game up to four players with a focus on teamwork and cooperation. Everyone has a different role to defend the castle from smudge horde. Use magical bunnies with unique powers, load them into cannons, and fire them at incoming enemies.

 

4th Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom

A legendary series returns with a grand new adventure! Enjoy a colorful action-adventure game made alongside Ryuichi Nishizawa, creator of the original Wonder Boy in Monster World series. Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom borrows the best from the classic series to deliver a fresh, modern adventure with fun gameplay, memorable music and gorgeous hand-drawn animations.

 

4th Gwent: The Witcher Card Game

Xbox Play Anywhere - In Gwent: The Witcher Card Game, gamers clash with their friends in fast-paced duels that combine bluffing, on-the-fly decision making and careful deck construction. The game is played over a best-of-three series of rounds, as players unleash their hand by slinging spells and diverse units with special abilities and use clever tricks to deceive their opponents.

 

4th Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden

Xbox Game Pass - A tactical adventure game combining the turn-based combat of XCOM with story, exploration, stealth, and strategy. Take control of a team of mutants navigating a post-human Earth. Created by a team including former Hitman leads and the designer of PayDay.

 

4th Just Cause 4

Xbox One X Enhanced - Experience a sandbox game full of towering tornadoes and tropical lightning storms, taking the iconic Just Cause action to incredible new heights. In Just Cause 4, rogue agent Rico Rodriguez lands in Solis to hunt down the truth about his past, at any cost. Strap into your wingsuit, equip your fully customizable grappling hook, and get ready to bring the thunder.

 

4th Override: Mech City Brawl

Xbox One X Enhanced - Control gigantic robots and duke it out in this 3D mech brawler. Epic battles await in local and online versus mode and four-player co-op where each player controls one part of a mech. Also includes a full single-player campaign where you must master each mech’s own unique play style, special moves, and finishers.

 

4th Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales

December 04, 2018

Thronebreaker is a single-player RPG card game set in the world of The Witcher. Choice-driven, and cast with rich, multi-dimensional characters, it once again thrusts gamers into the monster-infested universe of Geralt of Rivia. 

  

5th Energy Cycle Edge

Xbox One X Enhanced - Energy Cycle Edge is the sequel to the original puzzle game Energy Cycle. The core of the game is the same: when you activate each cell in the game field, it changes the colors of the cell and any adjacent cells in a straight line. Each cell switches between three different colors, and your task is to make them all match the same color.

 

6th Battle Princess Madelyn

Follow the journey of a young knight in training, Madelyn, and her ghostly pet dog, Fritzy as they set out on a journey to save her kingdom and her family from the clutches of an evil wizard. With classic and challenging gameplay in the vein of Ghouls N' Ghosts, join Madelyn as she battles through graveyards, swamps, and castles.

 

6th Hello Neighbor: Hide & Seek

Hello Neighbor: Hide and Seek follows the tragic story of the Neighbor’s family in this dramatic prequel to Hello Neighbor. Experience playing a game of hide-and-seek with your brother as you both deal with the loss of a family member, as a new light shines on the events that influence the original game.

 

7th On a Roll 3D

Xbox One X Enhanced - A fast-paced 3D platform game, roll your way through 24 huge levels across six different themes and be prepared to take on spikes, mines, dynamite, conveyor belts, springs, switches, doors, bumpers, lasers, saws, fire, ice, water, electricity, trapdoors, and much, much more. 

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Racing to Xbox One this Week

 

Hollow Knight

September 25th

Descend into the world of Hollow Knight on Xbox One! The award-winning action adventure of insects and heroes will have you exploring twisting caverns, ancient cities, and deadly wastes. Battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs. Uncover ancient history and solve the mysteries buried at the kingdom's heart.

 

Valkyria Chronicles 4

September 25th

Xbox One X Enhanced - Commander Claude Wallace and his childhood friends set out to fight for freedom in this desperate war, but bone-chilling blizzards, waves of imperial soldiers, and the godlike powers of the Valkyria stand between them and victory. With turn-based tactical battles, memorable characters, and a moving story, Valkyria Chronicles 4 has all the markings of a fantastic new entry in this epic franchise.

 

Warface

September 25th

A modern first-person shooter with millions of fans around the world. With four unique classes with special skills, teamwork, exciting PVE missions and raids, various PVP modes, hundreds of realistic weapons, modules, equipment, and camo items, it’s time to lock and load and take the battle online.

 

Jack N' Jill DX

September 26th

In Jack N’ Jill DX, players must assume the role of Jack and overcome many hazards in a bid to reach Jill who awaits him at the end of 140 levels in true, one-button platformer fashion. Roles can also be reversed if you feel that Jack is the one who needs saving as you can traverse the game world as Jill as well.

 

Pillar

September 26th

Lost in an intimate snowy town, a group of individuals is searching for a mysterious artifact that’s said to bring great knowledge and understanding. Lead each character through their quest in this collection of mini-games, each with unique personalities and challenges.

 

Pizza Titan Ultra

September 26th

Pizza Titan Ultra is a fast paced 3rd-person action platformer focused on fighting and smashing through a futuristic city in a giant mech to deliver pizza. Experience arcade action with fast attacks and dodging, while attempting to control the massive weight of a 10-story mobile pizzeria.

 

Think of the Children

September 26th

Little Bobby’s dead, the BBQ is on fire, Jen’s eating poisonous berries and the birthday cake still needs icing. A frantic parenting simulator featuring 1-4 player couch co-op, Twitch and Mixer integration for streamers, a wide range of levels, and the ability to customize and save characters as families, Think of the Children is a fast-paced task management game with a colorful comedic twist.

 

Life is Strange 2: Episode 1

September 27th

Xbox One X Enhanced - Two brothers Sean and Daniel Diaz are forced to run away from home after a tragic incident. In fear of the police, Sean & Daniel head to Mexico while attempting to conceal a sudden and mysterious supernatural power. Now totally responsible for his much younger brother, Sean begins to realize that his decisions will impact their lives forever. Experience the first episode of this highly-anticipated sequel.

 

Amnesia: Collection

September 28th

The collection contains three Amnesia titles: The Dark Descent, A Machine For Pigs, and Justine. Experience the horror that kickstarted the Let's Play revolution and be immersed in three living nightmares that will chill you to the core.

 

Catastronauts

September 28th

Captain the ship alone or with friends as a team of up to four players and become the crew of a spaceship that must hold together in the face of enemy fire. Can you deal with unrelenting disaster and hold your ship together long enough to destroy the enemy invaders? Repair systems, extinguish fires, arm the torpedoes, avoid deadly solar flares, destroy your friends and clone them back again; it's all in the life of a Catastronaut!

 

Deadliners

September 28th

Battle your friends across multiple game modes like Free for All and Capture the Flag, or take on the game’s single-player challenge. The rules are simple -- each player controls a line on the playfield and has a certain number of shots and clears available for use in combat to create obstacles for your opponent's line. Get your friends together to find out who's best!

 

FIFA 19

September 28th

Xbox One X Enhanced - FIFA 19 delivers a champion-caliber experience on and off the pitch. Led by the prestigious UEFA Champions League, FIFA 19 offers enhanced gameplay features that allow you to control the pitch in every moment, and provides new and unrivaled ways to play, including a dramatic finale to the story of Alex Hunter in The Journey: Champions, a new mode in the ever-popular FIFA Ultimate Team, and more. EA Access members can start playing today.

 

Forza Horizon 4 Ultimate Edition

September 28th

Xbox One X Enhanced / Xbox Play Anywhere - Dynamic seasons change everything at the world’s greatest automotive festival. Go it alone or team up with others to explore beautiful and historic Britain in a shared open world. Collect, modify and drive over 450 cars. Race, stunt, create, and explore – choose your own path to become a Horizon Superstar. The Forza Horizon 4 Ultimate Edition digital bundle includes early access, allowing you to play four days early beginning September 28, Car Pass, VIP Membership, Best of Bond Car Pack, Formula Drift Car Pack, and two game expansions when they become available.

 

Vegas Party

September 28th

Rules are simple: race to reach the end of the Vegas strip before anyone else. Manage your token account, avoid the hazards, take advantage of your gaming skills (and your insolent luck) with 10 unique mini-games including Roulette, Black Jack, Texas Holdem, Baccarat, and Bingo taking place across a variety of environments and casinos. 

 

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Out this Week August 28th - 31st Pro Evolution Soccer 2019, Strange Brigade, DayZ and more

 

28th: Bad North

Xbox One X Enhanced - With tactical strategy that involves understanding the strengths and weaknesses of each island shape, it’ll be up to you to defend your island kingdom against ruthless Viking invaders. With procedurally-generated islands, command your soldiers against a charming (yet brutal) backdrop making it appealing for both hardcore strategy vets and newcomers alike.  

 

28th: Pro Evolution Soccer 2019

Xbox One X Enhanced - With an array of licensed leagues to choose from, a manager mode, improve player movements, animations, and control, along with photo-realistic stadiums, Pro Evolution Soccer 2019 has everything the hardcore and casual soccer fan is looking for.

 

28th: Strange Brigade

Xbox One X Enhanced - It’s up to one group of brave heroes to stand against Seteki the Witch Queen and her army of mummies. Enter the Strange Brigade! In this multiplayer, third-person action adventure you’ll solve challenging puzzles, seek out rare treasures, and shoot your way through armies of the undead. So get ready to grab your friends and embark on this multiplayer adventure on Xbox One.

 

28th: Shikhondo: Soul Eater

Demons known as the yokai have escaped, spreading fear across the land and stealing souls -- and it’s up to you to stop them in this bullet-hell shoot ‘em up that takes place in a unique, Asian mythology-inspired world. Includes a variety of modes on Xbox One including Arcade, Hardcore, and local co-op.  

 

28th: Splash Blast Panic

A multiplayer competitive party game where you must shoot, ram, dodge, and bully your opponents outside the screen with a variety of water gun weaponry. Inspired by classic arcade titles and competitive party games.

 

29th: 3on3 FreeStyle

Work with your teammates to pull off slam dunks, alley-oops, no-look passes, and outside shots to break the opposing team down in competitive games filled with the joy and energy of street basketball.

 

29th: DayZ

Xbox Game Preview - Hungry and lost, you're a survivor in a post-apocalyptic world with no one to trust. How do you stay alive? DayZ is the genre-defining open-world MMO survival sandbox full of heart-pounding moments, emergent gameplay, and dramatic player interactions.

 

29th: Twin Robots: Ultimate Edition

Abandoned years ago and marked as defective, Watt and Volt aim to prove themselves as deserving of a place to live in the world. With a unique co-op, swapping gameplay mechanic and challenging puzzles, you and a friend will see to it that Watt and Volt can achieve their dream.  

31st: Amnesia: Collection

This horror game collection contains three Amnesia titles: The Dark Descent, A Machine For Pigs, and Justine. Experience the series that kickstarted the Let's Play revolution and be immersed in three living nightmares that will chill you to the core.

 

31st : Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker

Features favorite Naruto characters and teams from the series including Naruto, Sasuke, and Team 7, battle as a team of four to compete against other online in this stunning, 4 v 4 fighting game. With a new and improved graphic style full of vivid colors, and dynamic ninja gameplay, it’ll be up to the players to fully take advantage of the vertical environments to come out on top.

 

31st: The VideoKid

Inspired by the ‘80s and addictive gameplay, The VideoKid literally wears its inspiration on its sleeve as you hurl video cassettes through mailboxes to make some cash to take your girlfriend out on a date. Dodge mindless bystanders, pull off some epic grinds on the hoods of cars, and avoid the cops to stay alive.  

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