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An All-New Spin on Crash is available to try absolutely free for a limited time! From August 11 – August 14, download the Crash Team Rumble Free Trial and jump into chaotic 4v4 Wumpa Fruit collecting madness. Play with your friends and foes alike in either public competitive matches, or private matches, and race to be the first team to collect and bank enough Wumpa to claim victory!

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For newcomers to Crash Team Rumble, this team-based competitive platformer features heroes and villains from the Crash universe, all with unique playstyles and abilities. In the Free Trial, players can choose from Crash, Coco, or Dingodile, who fit into the unique categories of Scorer, Booster, and Blocker respectively.

Crash is an All-Rounder character who is easy to pick up and play. With fast movement and high Wumpa capacity, he helps the team pick up and score Wumpa Fruit in a flash. Coco is a Booster, meaning she’s a supportive character for the team. As Coco, players use her Quantum Wall ability to zone enemies out of locations, while also capturing Gem Pads that boost the team’s score. Finally, there’s Dingodile, a powerhouse Blocker who excels at knocking out opponents and defending your team’s Wumpa Bank.

While there are even more Heroes available in the full game, the Free Trial is a great opportunity to try each unique role, and see what playstyle fits you!

Equip Game Changing Powers

Each Hero can be equipped with a Power that further customizes their moves and abilities. In the Free Trial, players can use either the Flytrap Spitter or the Healing Fridge.

The Flytrap Spitter is a helpful plant buddy that fires projectiles at any opponents that enter its line of sight. If an enemy is hit, they’re slowed down for a period of time, making these a huge annoyance for any would-be attackers on your team’s Wumpa Bank!

The Healing Fridge supports the team by providing healing for any teammates who walk into its area of effect. Whether you’re a Blocker who needs a bit of extra healing to survive on the enemy Wumpa Bank, or a Scorer who wants to stay alive to capture a huge Wumpa haul, it’s a great tool to keep your team in the fight longer!

There are even more Powers available in the full game, which can be unlocked by earning Badges while playing. While the other Powers aren’t available in the Free Trial, any progression you make during the Free Trial carries over upon purchase of the Standard or Deluxe Edition!

Carry Over Progression into the Full Game

Season 1 is currently live, which features a completely free 100-Tier Premium Battle Pass (must be redeemed by September 12, 2023). Full of unique cosmetics, skins, banners, music, and more, players can customize the look of their Heroes with a wealth of quirky and stylish accessories! In addition, Heroes and Powers can be unlocked by earning Badges while playing in Competitive matches. New Heroes and Powers cannot be selected during the Free Trial, however any players who upgrade to the full game will carry over their unlocks and progression, allowing them to instantly play with any new Heroes or Powers available.

Season 1 Continues to Rawk with New Hero N. Gin

Earlier this summer saw the explosive release of Ripper Roo, a long-time Crash villain with a penchant for TNT and mayhem. That’s not all for Season 1 however, as Dr. N. Gin, a jetpack-powered Booster, will also be making his Crash Team Rumble debut! Support your team by activating Relic Stations, capturing Gem Pads, and bringing the beatdown to the opposing team. While N. Gin is not available in the Free Trial, he’ll be releasing soon for all Crash Team Rumble players as Season 1 continues, making this the perfect time to drop in.

The Crash Team Rumble Free Trial is available today for the Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One. For more information, head to the official Crash Bandicoot site and be sure to follow @CrashBandicoot on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and TikTok for more news and updates.

Crash Team Rumble™ – Deluxe Edition

Activision Publishing Inc.

☆☆☆☆☆
32

★★★★★

$39.99

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This Edition includes:

– Crash Team Rumble™ for Xbox One / Xbox Series X|S
– Premium Battle Pass Unlock for Seasons 1 + 2*
– Digital Proto Pack. Includes:
— 8 ‘Blocky’ hero skins
— ‘Pixelated’ Shadow
— ‘Get On My Level’ In-Game Victory Music
— ‘Blocky’ Hat
— ‘Blocky’ Backpack
— ‘Blocky’ Score FX
— Unique Banner
– 25 Tier Instant Unlock for Season 1 Premium Battle Pass*

Get ready to dash, jump, slide, and bounce into an all-new way to Crash.

Crash Team Rumble™ takes Crash Bandicoot™ in a brand new direction, placing the series’ iconic heroes and villains into a 4v4 team-based competition. Players will duke it out across diverse and dangerous maps as both teams race to be the first team to collect and bank enough Wumpa fruit to claim victory! Rise as a hero, or feed your inner villain across a wild and N.Sane cast of characters, each with their own unique skills and abilities. Teamwork is integral to every match, as players must work together to battle the opposing team, defend their own Wumpa Bank, and capture key points around the map to boost their score.

There’s more to come for Crash Team Rumble™, with additional heroes, modes, maps, rewards, and more coming soon!

*Limited time only. Season 1 Premium Battle Pass and 25 Tier Instant Unlock must be redeemed by September 12, 2023. Season 2 Premium Battle Pass (or equivalent version) must be redeemed by December 4, 2023. Season dates subject to change.

Activision account and internet connection required. Online Multiplayer on console requires Xbox Game Pass Ultimate or Xbox Live Gold (subscription sold separately).

For more information, please visit www.crashbandicoot.com for more details.

© 2023 Activision Publishing Inc. ACTIVISION, CRASH TEAM RUMBLE, CRASH BANDICOOT and CRASH are trademarks of Activision Publishing, Inc. All other trademarks and trade names are the properties of their respective owners.

Crash Team Rumble™ – Standard Edition

Activision Publishing Inc.

☆☆☆☆☆
35

★★★★★

$29.99

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This Edition includes:

– Crash Team Rumble™ for Xbox One / Xbox Series X|S
– Premium Battle Pass Unlock for Season 1*

Get ready to dash, jump, slide, and bounce into an all-new way to Crash.

Crash Team Rumble™ takes Crash Bandicoot™ in a brand new direction, placing the series’ iconic heroes and villains into a 4v4 team-based competition. Players will duke it out across diverse and dangerous maps as both teams race to be the first team to collect and bank enough Wumpa fruit to claim victory! Rise as a hero, or feed your inner villain across a wild and N.Sane cast of characters, each with their own unique skills and abilities. Teamwork is integral to every match, as players must work together to battle the opposing team, defend their own Wumpa Bank, and capture key points around the map to boost their score.

There’s more to come for Crash Team Rumble™, with additional heroes, modes, maps, rewards, and more coming soon!

*Limited time only. Season 1 Premium Battle Pass must be redeemed by September 12, 2023. Season dates subject to change.

Activision account and internet connection required. Online Multiplayer on console requires Xbox Game Pass Ultimate or Xbox Live Gold (subscription sold separately).

For more information, please visit www.crashbandicoot.com for more details.

© 2023 Activision Publishing Inc. ACTIVISION, CRASH TEAM RUMBLE, CRASH BANDICOOT and CRASH are trademarks of Activision Publishing, Inc. All other trademarks and trade names are the properties of their respective owners.

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Marble It Up! Ultra is the long-awaited marble platformer from the creators of Xbox 360’s Marble Blast Ultra. Available for pre-order now, it launches on Xbox One and Series X|S on August 17th. Master marble physics in a gravity-defying journey filled with hazards, obstacles, hidden treasures, and mind-bending challenges, then take your skills online to compete in robust cross-platform multiplayer! 

At its core, Marble It Up! Ultra is a platformer where players navigate through a series of intricate and dynamic levels, from the starting point to the goal, overcoming obstacles, hazards, and time constraints. Intuitive and buttery smooth controls allow players to perform precise movements, making it easy to learn but difficult to master. Race against your friends’ best times, or check out the top routes on the global leaderboards.

The standout feature is cross-platform multiplayer. Smash opposing marbles in Sumo, race to the treasure in Gem Hunt, run for your life (or hunger for brains) in Zombies, and team up to go for the goal in Soccer. Bring all of your marble skills to bear in these competitive game modes!

The game’s vibrant colors and meticulously designed environments create an inviting and visually captivating experience. From serene cloud-dotted landscapes to gravity-bending space puzzles, each level offers a unique and artistic appeal that keeps players engaged while challenging their skills. It also features an original heart-pounding soundtrack that complements the play perfectly.

Marble It Up! Ultra boasts an impressive array of over 117 single-player levels across 10 chapters. Multiplayer offers an impressive 24 Levels and 4 game modes, each with its own set of obstacles, objects, and power-ups. A new marble, hat, or trail is hidden in every level.  Customize and show off your collection in multiplayer and on the leaderboards. Physics-bending Weekly Challenges ensure there’s always something new to explore.

With its intuitive controls, brilliant level design, beautiful visuals, and driving beat, Marble It Up! Ultra brings new life to the physics-platformer genre. Whether you’re a fan of marble-based games or new to the subtle joy of rolling, Marble It Up! Ultra is an absolute must-play. Pick it up on August 17th, or pre-order now to get an exclusive marble, hat, and trail.

Marble It Up! Ultra – Pre-Order

Marble It Up, LLC

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

$29.99

$26.99

Pre-order

✰ Preorder Marble It Up! Ultra now to get the full game and unlock the preorder-only Hidden Gems pack – including an exclusive marble, trail, and hat combo! ✰

The Marble It Up! Ultra preorder offer is available from August 10th until launch on August 17th.

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Marble It Up! Ultra is the pinnacle of marble platforming from the minds behind Marble It Up! and Marble Blast. World-class level design, buttery-smooth controls, gorgeous visuals, and exhilarating multiplayer – welcome to the ultimate marble experience!

A Vast Campaign
Roll through an extensive single-player campaign filled with dangerous obstacles, mind-bending paths, shifting gravity, bouncy floors, and potent power-ups.

Multiplayer Mayhem
Embrace the five competitive and chaotic multiplayer modes. Team up to hunt gems, score goals, escape zombies, and prove your marble mettle online. Blast your way to glory!

A Beautiful Collection
Unlock a magnificent collection of marbles, trails, and hats! Find hidden trophies, earn medals, and play online – all while earning your next piece of marble fashion.

Master Your Skills
Push yourself to the next level. Hunting achievements and climbing the Global Leaderboards are sure-fire ways to become a marble master! Weekly Challenges add new modifiers to levels for a fresh new way to compete each week!

Get ready to roll!

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The biggest update to Overwatch 2 since the game launched is upon us, ushering in a massive new map, a support hero: Illari, permanent game mode: Flashpoint, Invasion story missions, and much more! Plus, there’s new cosmetic rewards, an all-new hero progression system, and a Game Pass Ultimate Perk you don’t want to miss! 

As a player fascinated with the hero backstories and learning more about the lore of the game, I was particularly interested in focusing my attention on the story missions, before exploring some of the other content included in the Invasion update, which I’ve summarized below. 

Story Missions

Overwatch 2: Invasion features three all-new co-op campaign story missions. Team up with friends, matchmake with random players, or try your luck with bots as you choose from a handful of available heroes (each mission has specific heroes you can choose from) to take on swarms of Null Sector bots and more fearsome adversaries, like the Stalker and artillery war bots. These story missions are like Overwatch Archives missions, but on a much grander scale, with each occurring on its own unique map. These are the biggest maps ever featured in Overwatch and Overwatch 2, and they are swarming with Null Sector bots. As you progress through the missions and listen to the characters interact, you’ll discover more about their individual relationships and the lore of the game. 

• Resistance (Rio de Janeiro) 

• The new Overwatch team answers a distress call in Rio do Janeiro. 

• Liberation (Toronto) 

• Overwatch goes to Null-Sector-Occupied Toronto in search of an old friend. 

• Ironclad (Gothenburg) 

• Brigitte and Reinhardt head to Gothenburg for a family reunion. 

Additionally, each mission includes a list of challenges, and you will earn rewards for completing them. But be warned, even on normal difficulty, they are quite challenging (and seemingly impossible on the harder difficulty levels). Depending on the difficulty setting and how well your team does, and how much you stop to enjoy the view and explore, each mission will take approximately 20 minutes to complete, and completing each of the Story Missions unlocks a new Legendary skin and access to Sojourn as a playable hero in your PVP games. 

It’s important to note that while the core game of Overwatch 2 is free, the Story Missions require you to purchase the Invasion Bundle, which includes access to all Invasion Story Missions and 1,000 Overwatch Coins. There’s also an Overwatch 2: Invasion Ultimate Bundle available, which includes the Story Missions, plus Null Sector-themed Legendary skins for Cassidy and Kiriko, and the Invasion Premium Battle Pass, featuring 80 tiers of rewards to level up your look. 

Event Missions  

Event Missions are free co-op experiences and will be released each season. Each week the event will update with new challenges, heroes, and ways to play – so the experience will be different each week. To kick off the event missions, Overwatch 2: Invasion includes the King’s Row: Underworld event mission. 

King’s Row: Underworld   

King’s Row: Underworld is a co-op event mission included in the Overwatch 2: Invasion update and will be available until September 4. Team up and prevent Null Sector from taking over the Omnic Underworld in King’s Row. It will be up to you to reactivate and bring the combat-modified TS-1 push bot to the bunkers that hold innocent Omnics hostage. 

Hero Mastery Missions  

Coming later in the season, Hero Mastery Missions are free single-player experiences designed to help you learn, and ultimately master, each of the Overwatch 2 heroes and their specific skills. Performance is tracked via leaderboard, which is sure to add a competitive element and bragging rights for those looking to be the best. 

New Game Mode – Flashpoint 

Flashpoint is a new game mode incorporating features from other modes into a brand-new game type. Flashpoint uses randomized control points, and each time a Flashpoint is captured, the next will immediately unlock in a random location on the map. Capture three before the opposing team does and you win the match. 

New Junk City 

New Junk City is a Flashpoint map where each of its Flashpoints will have a different theme and mood that help to distinguish one from another – including a mech-crunching battle arena, the ramshackle living quarters of the ducts, and the polluted and broken-down refinery. This scrapyard metropolis features tons of unique environmental art designs, including posters, graffiti, and signs, all exploring the unspoken story of the Junkers and their leader, the Junker Queen, showcased in one of the biggest and most epic maps to date. 

 Players will need to stay sharp in New Junk City as they play Flashpoint. Both teams will be rushing from their spawns to get to the Hammer Mill, the starting point in the center of the map, as the starting control point to capture. It’s a nonstop, chaotic run-and-gun shootout between both teams as they work to capture three of the Flashpoints and be crowned victors of New Junk City!  

New Junk City and the Flashpoint game mode are available in unranked today, with it also coming to competitive play at a later date. 

New Support Hero – Illari 

The newest hero to answer the call in Overwatch 2: Invasion is Illari, a support class hero with healing abilities, but also combat ready and able to dispense with the damage. Her Solar Rifle fires a precision beam of sunlight that can either do heavy damage to enemies or heal allies. Illari is also equipped with a deployable Healing Pylon, which can be used at opportune times, like when the team is pushing the objective or to keep an outnumbered player or two alive until reinforcements arrive. Plus, Illari can knock enemies back and propel herself to safety with her Outburst ability and unleash a massive ball of solar energy with Captive Sun, her ultimate ability, which will leave those affected by the blast vulnerable to lethal explosions if they take too much damage. 

Game Pass Ultimate Perk 

Unlock Illari and the rest of the Overwatch 2 heroes when you claim the Game Pass Ultimate Perk – New Heroes Starter Pack. This unique bundle for Xbox includes instant access to all six Overwatch 2 heroes, a Legendary skin for each of them, and additional in-game cosmetics. You can also unlock Illari instantly with the Invasion Premium Battle Pass for 1,000 OW coins in the in-game shop. 

Overwatch 2: Invasion is out now! Overwatch 2 is an always-on and ever-evolving free-to-play, team-based action game set in an optimistic future, where every match is the ultimate battlefield brawl. For more information on Overwatch 2: Invasion, check out the official website and follow @PlayOverwatch on Twitter. 

Overwatch® 2: Complete Hero Collection

Blizzard Entertainment Inc.

☆☆☆☆☆
2940

★★★★★

$19.99

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New to Overwatch 2? Unlock the full game experience with the Overwatch 2: Complete Hero Collection!

This bundle includes:
– Instant access to all legacy Overwatch heroes
– Instant access to 6 Overwatch 2 heroes
– 3 legacy Epic Overwatch skins
– 3 legacy Legendary Overwatch skins
– 1,000 Overwatch Coins
– 1,500 Overwatch Credits

With your Overwatch Coins, you can purchase the Premium Battle Pass (sold seperately) or in-game cosmetic items from the Shop or Hero Gallery to customize your heroes. With your Overwatch Credits, you can purchase legacy in-game cosmetic items from the Hero Gallery to customize your heroes. Owners of the Premium Battle Pass can also use Overwatch Coins to unlock Tiers and instantly access Legendary and Mythic content.

Overwatch® 2

Blizzard Entertainment

☆☆☆☆☆
2005

★★★★★

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Xbox One X Enhanced

Overwatch 2 is an always-on and ever-evolving free-to-play, team-based action game set in an optimistic future, where every match is the ultimate 5v5 battlefield brawl. Team up with friends and dive into the reimagined PvP experience as a time-jumping freedom fighter, a beat-dropping battlefield DJ, or one of over 30 other unique heroes as you battle it out around the globe.

EVER EVOLVING HEROES, NEW MAPS, NEW WAYS TO PLAY AND UNIQUE COSMETICS! Lead the charge, ambush your enemies, or aid your allies as one of Overwatch’s distinct heroes. Take them into battle across 24 futuristic maps inspired by real-world locations, and master multiple unique game modes.

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Journey through the High Fantasy-themed Battle Pass and play through a new story progression experience, Questwatch. Get the Premium Battle Pass and unlock armor variations for the all-new Mythic Adventurer Tracer skin on Tiers 45, 65, and 80, along with other themed Legendary skins, and dozens of new cosmetics. Discover new ways to play and earn free rewards by jumping into Summer Games, with returning Lúcioball and new Beach Volleyball game modes. Make sure to sneak through the new prop hunt game mode, Mischief and Magic, to finish the season!

A mobile phone number must be linked to your Battle.net Account to play Overwatch.

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Shortly after the curtain rises on Stray Gods, Calliope—you know, the Muse from Greek mythology—drops dead in your apartment. But not before transferring her musical powers of persuasion and inspiration on to you.

While this might seem like an Olympean stroke of luck for Grace, a college dropout trying to find a new singer for her struggling band, some other members of the Greek pantheon suspect foul play. Now you find yourself with one week to prove your innocence, or else face the wrath and judgment of some seriously powerful immortals.

This is the dramatic setup for Summerfall Studios’ brand-new interactive role-playing musical, which just launched today on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. A novel mix of urban fantasy, story- and character-driven RPGs, and Broadway, Stray Gods is a musical for video game lovers, and a video game for musical lovers. Let’s shine a spotlight on how each aspect of this epic fits together.

For urban fantasy fiends

Stray Gods takes place in a world where the Greek gods we all know—Apollo, Persephone, Hermes, Athena—live in hiding in our own modern-day world. These contemporary Idols are defined by the mythology we’re familiar with, but they’re also struggling with the complications of life as we know it today—and for many of them, the old stories were just the beginning of their personal drama. Apollo, God of Prophecy, struggles with how he’s dealt with thousands of years of visions. Persephone is Queen of the Underworld no more, cast out after slaying her husband Hades and usurping his realm.

Some of these characters will become your friends. Some will be your foes. And if you like a dash of romance in your fantasy RPG tales, some might even become your lovers. As you play, you’ll find yourself able to forge more serious relationships with Apollo or Persephone, as well as your mortal best friend Freddie and the delightful dubious (and ultra-stylish) Pan.

For role-players

Like your favorite RPGs where character and story take center stage, Stray Gods is driven by your choices and interactions—and if you’re familiar with the work of the game’s creative director David Gaider (lead writer of Dragon Age), that’s probably not a surprise twist.

Like many RPGs, Stray Gods’ narrative unfolds and relationships develop through branching dialogue options, as you choose whether to strong-arm, charm, or use your head to approach the game’s situations. Unlike pretty much any RPG, Stray Gods also unfolds through interactive lyrics and music, too.

Grace’s defining decisions are characterized by a trio of traits that Summerfall calls Charming (color-coded green in-game), Kickass (appropriately red), and Clever (cool blue). When trait-based decisions turn up at key moments in Stray Gods’ songs, your choice can alter not just the character beats, but the tone, the tempo, and even the musical style of the tune.

For musical fans

To account for all of the narrative and tuneful possibilities, Music Director and BAFTA-winning composer Austin Wintory, alongside fellow song co-writers Tripod and Montaigne, were faced with the truly Herculean challenge of creating branching music, words, and melodies—and making those branches flow together seamlessly.

Depending on your Charming/Kickass/Clever decisions, a song might take a harder, punk-er, percussive turn, or drift into a more soulful and string-heavy arrangement. All told, there are thousands of potential song variations you could experience in your playthroughs.

The music is brought to life by a modern-day pantheon of voice talent—including Laura Bailey (Grace), Mary Elizabeth McGlynn (Persephone), Troy Baker (Apollo), Khary Payton (Pan), Janina Gavankar (Freddie), Felicia Day (Athena), Ashley Johnson (Calliope), Anthony Rapp (Orpheus), and more stars from across games, television, and Broadway.

When crafting Stray Gods, Summerfall Studios wanted to ensure as many people could enjoy the experience as possible—and part of that included building in accessibility options related to the music and more.

These options include subtitles and audio descriptions of the events, UI sizing options, control remapping, the ability to control the timing of songs’ progress, and more. For a full explanation of the options to help you decide if Stray Gods is the game for you, visit www.summerfallstudios.com/accessibility.

Check out Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical — available today on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S.

Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical

Humble Games

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

$29.99

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In a modern fantasy world, college dropout Grace is granted the power of a Muse – power she’ll need to find out the truth behind her predecessor’s death before time runs out. You’ll decide who Grace allies with, who she can trust, and who may betray her in this beautifully hand-illustrated roleplaying musical.

Written by David Gaider comes Stray Gods – an urban fantasy tale of finding your place, taking charge of your fate, and discovering answers. Your choices will change the endings, as well as the path you take to get there.

A compelling story of hope, self-discovery, and forging your path.

Find Your Voice
“Adventure, love, and songs await!

Charm, negotiate, or strong-arm your way through their world as Grace, playing through original, fully interactive musical numbers composed by Grammy-nominated composer Austin Wintory, Tripod (musicians Scott Edgar, Steven Gates, and Simon Hall) and Eurovision Australia’s own Montaigne (Jess Cerro). Fully orchestrated and performed by an all-star cast, you’ll feel as though you’re right there on the stage. With thousands of potential variations based on your choices, you’ll craft the soundtrack to your own one of a kind musical experience.

Find Answers
“Choice and consequence built from the DNA of RPGs – no two playthroughs are the same.

Delve into a hidden world of mythic Greek gods and monsters as you get to know a cast of hilarious, enigmatic, and compelling characters. Forget what you know about these mythological beings – in Stray Gods you’ll forge friendships and find foes with many familiar names, but not so familiar stories. Play as star and stagehand as you determine the story you want to tell through conversation and song.

Find Love?
“Find friendship, love, or yourself.

Build friendships with mortals and Gods alike. Stoke the fires of romance if you so choose – explore, pursue, and confess your love with four potential paramours. Decide who you want to be through every choice. David Gaider’s storytelling and characters come to life with performances by an all-star cast, with the likes of Laura Bailey, Mary Elizabeth McGlynn and more cast members across video games, television, and Broadway to be revealed soon.

A Whole New World
A musical for video game lovers, and a video game for musical lovers.

With all the comedy and tragedy of your favorite stage shows, Stray Gods is a tongue-in-cheek and heartfelt reconception of Greek mythology combining what we love about contemporary musical theater with video games where character and story take center stage. Collaborating with some of the best in music, broadway, television, and games – Stray Gods is a debut not to be missed.”

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Wild Card Football is the latest entry in Saber’s Playground Sports franchise. The game is set to launch on October 10 on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, and today we’re excited to tell you more about the game and kick off our pre-orders by debuting four legacy players taking the field!

Jerry Rice, Dan Marino, Walter Payton and Barry Sanders, all with unique uniforms, will be available in-game to anyone that pre-orders Wild Card Football. We’re thrilled to have these iconic legends join the hundreds of active pro players on our Wild Card Football roster.

Bringing Legends to Life in Wild Card Football

We knew from the beginning we wanted Wild Card Football to celebrate some of the greatest legacy players to ever take the field, and who better to showcase in-game than four icons that revolutionized the sport: Quarterback Dan Marino, Wide Receiver Jerry Rice and Running Backs Walter Payton (RB) and Barry Sanders (RB). Looking back on the most extraordinary seasons in league history, these four champions consistently dominate the charts, and their unwavering dedication both on and off the field has left an unforgettable mark.

As longtime football fans, it was important for us to faithfully recreate these legends in a way that truly showcases their signature talents. Players can throw darts with “Dan the Man” Marino, reel in touchdowns with Jerry “World” Rice, high-step into the end zone as Walter “Sweetness” Payton, and juke past defenders with the electrifying Barry Sanders.

Each legacy player also comes equipped with unique outfits, available on launch day to everyone who pre-orders the game. Recreating their uniforms with a playful twist from different eras has been a fun way of paying homage to the past. There’s a lot of really stylish uniforms in Wild Card Football, but adding some that touch these different time periods with our Playgrounds flare creates an aesthetic that’s both familiar but also distinctly one-of-a-kind to our game.  Of course, if these aren’t your style, there are still plenty of outlandish outfits to choose from, alongside some more traditional football uniforms as well.

Bringing Back Arcade-Style Football

Football fans are long familiar with great arcade football games, and we thought it was time to bring them back, Playgrounds Sports-style. Those who know our other Playgrounds titles might instantly recognize the look and style of Wild Card Football.

It was important for us to add the kind of fun, fast-paced, over-the-top action to the great game of football that we feel has been missing for a long time. Want to use a power-up and call down some UFOs to abduct your opponent while they’re trying to run free to the end zone? We got that! Want to turn into a human rocket and propel yourself at the running back to help make the tackle? Yep, that’s in there. Want to turn into a giant or freeze the defense with an ice breath? We got that as well! How do you do all of this? Via our all-new wild cards, of course!

About Those Power-Ups!

In Wild Card Football, we introduce a pre-snap, power-up card selection that allows you to modify gameplay in a way never before seen on the gridiron. Increase speed, reduce opponent stamina, even throw up a rock wall to stuff a run. The options are nearly limitless!  But remember to be strategic, since every card costs energy. Do you play your biggest card early, or build up energy and unleash a defense-shattering tornado when you might need it most? Choose wisely!

There’s plenty of fun and creative ways to get the best of your opponent and play these cards to your advantage, and the ones I’ve mentioned are just the tip of the iceberg. We’ll be sharing plenty more about power-ups and game modes while showcasing additional gameplay now through launch. We can’t wait to see you on the field on October 10!

Wild Card Football – Standard Edition

Saber Interactive

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

$39.99

Pre-order

Football for Everyone!

Pre-Order Now to get the following digital content and play as famed legacy players such as:
• Barry Sanders
• Walter Payton
• Jerry Rice
• Dan Marino
Includes their unique throwback outfits

Wild Card Football is a fun pick-up-and-play arcade-style football game featuring 7v7 team-focused gameplay with the unique Wild Card system that lets you change the course of the action in an instant with special power-ups and rule-breaking abilities.

With optimized rule sets, customizable teams and outfits, authentic pro players, and bombastic moves, players can show off their skills across single-player and competitive multiplayer modes, while using ‘Wild Cards’ that redefine the football genre and unleash over-the-top action.

KEY FEATURES

Create Your Dream Team – Choose from hundreds of professional players, reimagined Playgrounds-style, and assemble the ultimate 7-on-7 gridiron squad. Advance through different challenges and events to unlock new players and other exciting rewards.

Play Your Wild Cards – Unleash over 150 Wild Cards to turn the tide of the game in your favor in an instant. Bust out special moves like summoning walls or invisibility, boost your team’s stats at a crucial moment, or play a Rule-Breaker and flip the rules of the game completely.

Become a Champion – Prove your skills in single-player Season mode, climb to the top of the leaderboards in competitive online multiplayer with full crossplay, or challenge your friends at home for bragging rights in local multiplayer.

Deep Customization – Personalize your squad’s logo, uniforms and colors, select your home stadium, then build unique playbooks and Wild Card decks to perfect your strategies on the field.

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Imagine you and your friends sitting together on the couch, fighting each other in a free-for-all battle. But here’s the twist – you’ll be playing as colossal monsters, giant heroes, and even the iconic Godzilla himself, all within a fully-destructible cityscape ready to be wiped off the face of the planet at your mercy. That’s GigaBash, in a nutshell, an action-packed monster brawler for up to four players to enjoy.

Oversized Characters

As kids, we grew up with films from “Godzilla” and “Ultraman”, as well as games like War of Monsters and Power Stone. It’s not a far stretch to say that they influenced the development and design of the GigaBash character roster. We tried to capture the various Kaiju and giant hero archetypes out there. This process really pushed us to create a unique playstyle and skillset for each of our characters, who we refer to as the Titans. By pulling off combo attacks, you can accumulate Giga Energy to transform into an S-Class Titan, which is a far superior and larger version of yourself. You can also unleash your Ultimate attack if you manage to seize the floating G-Ball that will randomly appear in the sky. On top of that, you can even play as the legendary Godzilla and three more iconic characters from the Godzilla universe. I’ll tell you more about that when we talk about the -Kaiju DLC later.

Dynamic Destruction

As Titans, we’re all about being environmentally unfriendly. So, crack your knuckles, and let’s rumble in 17 fully-destructible maps. By that, we mean every building and object you see can be picked up, destroyed, and tossed around or at your enemies. In every map, you’ll be introduced to a unique map mechanic and various pickups to spice up every game. Got defeated early in the game? Don’t drop your controller just yet! Defeated players can still exact revenge on their foes using the map’s unique post-death mechanic. To put it simply, defeated players get to fire an orbital laser at their friends.

Take Your Fight Online

Are your roommates getting too predictable in battle? Then jump into Online Mode, where you can face off against stronger players from around the world. There’s also Competitive Play, where you can really put your skills to the test and perhaps ascend the heavenly steps of the global leaderboard.

Mayhem & Chill

Looking for something easy to pick up, entertaining to watch, and loads of fun to play with your family during Thanksgiving? It’s time to drag your cousins into Mayhem Mode! This quirky party game mode offers a wacky assortment of hand-crafted minigames designed to bring together both first-timers and seasoned players. It’s the perfect way to create memorable moments and enjoy a riotous time together. So, gather around, and let the mayhem begin!

Story, Arcade & Co-op Mode

Prepare to indulge in the various single player content we have prepared for you. First off, there’s Story Mode, where you’ll delve into the origins and wild adventures of the Titans through four short and sweet campaigns. Feel the adrenaline rush as you challenge CPU enemies in intense back-to-back duels in Arcade Mode. And for non-stop excitement, invite a friend or take on the challenge solo in Onslaught Mode, where you’ll battle hordes of CPU enemies and unlock unique skins to flex on your friends.

Godzilla Joins the Rampage

And for the grand finale, let’s talk about the Kaiju DLC. That’s right, the legendary Godzilla, along with Gigan, Mechagodzilla, and Destoroyah, will join your GigaBash character selection screen with the purchase of the Kaiju DLC, which is also available now. Each has its own skillset packed with iconic attacks inspired by their film appearances. Additionally, they introduce brand new mechanics that will keep even the most seasoned players on their toes, offering exciting opportunities to learn new tricks and dominate the battlefield. This is one crossover you don’t wanna miss!

Whether you’re a fan of giant Kaijus, a competitive fighting game player, or just looking for a new party brawler to liven up your living room, we’ve got them all right here. We’re also working hard on cross-platform matchmaking for Online mode, which will be released soon. So, grab your controller, ignite your fury, unhinge all self-control, and let’s GigaBash!

GigaBash

Passion Republic Games

☆☆☆☆☆
14

★★★★★

$24.49

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GigaBash combines the chaos and creativity of titles like Power Stone, Super Smash Bros Ultimate and War of Monsters with the jaw-dropping scale of the classic kaiju movies. Play as either a rampaging Titan or a Titan-hunting mecha; summon lightning from the heavens, use a radio tower as a baton, or roll a whole district (and your enemies) into a single massive snowball. Wreak enough havoc and you’ll evolve into your final form, the terrifyingly titanic S-Class.

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Welcome to Next Week on Xbox! In this weekly feature we cover all the games coming soon to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows, and Game Pass! Get more details on these upcoming games below and click their profiles for further info (release dates subject to change). Let’s jump in!

Broforce Forever (Cloud, Console, and PC) – August 8
Xbox Game Pass

Broforce is an action-packed side-scrolling run ‘n’ gun ode to freedom, putting you in control of an under-funded, over-powered, paramilitary organization dealing exclusively in excessive force. Included is the long-awaited Broforce Forever content, which offers an improved and expanded campaign with new unlocks, along with six new ultra patriotic bros, and four new democracy-spreading challenge levels!

Gord

Team17

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

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Gord – August 8
Xbox Series X|S / Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Gord is a dark-fantasy, adventure-strategy game set in a hostile, forsaken land inspired by Slavic mythology. Besieged by vile creatures, you must build to survive. But to prevail, you must conquer the darkness beyond the gates. On the orders of the King, you are charged with striking out to make your mark on an untamed world – building and growing settlements in the face of resistance from raiders, monsters, and more.

WrestleQuest

Skybound Games

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

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WrestleQuest – August 8
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

Powerbomb and piledrive your way through a massive pixel art universe where professional wrestling and RPG fantasy collide. Wild realms, exotic monsters, action figure fighters, and spandexed allies await as this fantasy goes beyond the ring. Choose your moves, style, taunts, and even your entrance as you learn what it takes to be the cream of the crop in the pro wrestling world of your dreams.

Fluffy Milo (Xbox Version)

Eastasiasoft Limited

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

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Fluffy Milo – August 9
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

Embark on a pushing puzzle adventure through the seasons in Fluffy Milo! Featuring 60 stages of casual brainteasing fun presented in top-down 3D style, Fluffy Milo puts you in control of an adorable feline as you help him fill his bowls with delicious milk. Things start simple on a small arrangement of tiles with a single milk jug and one bowl, then get progressively larger and harder as you progress.

Legend Bowl

Top Hat Studios, Inc.

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

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Legend Bowl – August 9
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

Legend Bowl brings you back to the glory days of pixel style football games of the past! Enjoy a hybrid of arcade-style football and simulation aspects on and off the field. Fully customize players and teams to create an endless amount of variety in your league. Take to the gridiron, where sim-based controls with challenging gameplay mechanics bring the fight to your doorstep!

Mondealy

Valkyrie Initiative LLP

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

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Mondealy – August 9
Optimized for Series X|S / Smart Delivery / Xbox Play Anywhere

One beautiful night in the fantasy world of Mondealy, you find yourself in an underground kingdom called Dargratt. You quickly get to know its inhabitants and even the princess herself, with whom, later on, there are many adventures to be had. What misfortunes may await the characters in such a magical and picturesque kingdom?

Running Fable

Seashell Studio

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

$7.99

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Running Fable – August 9
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

Running Fable is a cross-platform multiplayer racing-strategy game for up to 10 players, in which each player must place items and traps strategically before racing on fantastical levels. It presents a new take on the racing genre, adding a fresh item placement mechanic that enhances the experience and keeps the rounds fast-paced, instead of just going from point A to B.

Skábma – Snowfall

PID Games

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

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Skábma – Snowfall – August 9
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

Skábma – Snowfall is a never-before-seen representation of indigenous Sámi stories and culture. Explore Nordic beauty in a world where the old northern campfire tales come alive! Use your wits to solve environmental puzzles and platforming challenges in this narrative 3rd person adventure.

Atlas Fallen

Focus Entertainment

☆☆☆☆☆
12

★★★★★

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Atlas Fallen – August 10
Xbox Series X|S / Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Rise from the dust and liberate mankind from the oppression of a corrupted god. Glide through the sands of a timeless land filled with ancient dangers, mysteries, and fragments of the past. Hunt legendary monsters using powerful, shape-shifting weapons and devastating sand-powered abilities in spectacular, super-powered combat.

Overwatch 2: Invasion and New Heroes Starter Pack – August 10
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

The Invasion has arrived, and players on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One can dive into the biggest season for Overwatch 2 to date, bringing new Story Missions, a new Support hero, new cosmetic rewards, and all-new ways to play. Get ready to play action-packed matches in the new core PvP game mode Flashpoint, complete with two brand-new, massive maps. Unlock the new Support hero and the rest of the Overwatch 2 heroes when you claim the Game Pass Ultimate Perks – New Heroes Starter Pack. This unique bundle for Xbox includes instant access to six Overwatch 2 heroes, a Legendary skin for each of them, and additional in-game cosmetics.

The Rabbit Crazy Adventure

My Night Sun Games

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

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Rabbit Crazy Adventure – August 10

The Rabbit Crazy Adventure is an exciting precision platformer with 50 levels full of challenges and enemies. Take control of a brave rabbit as he embarks on an epic adventure through vibrant and dangerous worlds. With precise controls and addictive gameplay, get ready to jump, run, and fight your way to victory in this immersive and action-packed game.

Stray

Annapurna Interactive

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

$29.99

$23.99

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Stray – August 10
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

Stray is a third-person cat adventure game set amidst the detailed, neon-lit alleys of a decaying cybercity and the murky environments of its seedy underbelly. Roam surroundings high and low, defend against unforeseen threats, and solve the mysteries of this unwelcoming place inhabited by curious droids and dangerous creatures.

Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical

Humble Games

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

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Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical – August 10

In a modern fantasy world, college dropout Grace is granted the power of a Muse – power she’ll need to find out the truth behind her predecessor’s death before time runs out. You’ll decide who Grace allies with, who she can trust, and who may betray her in this beautifully hand-illustrated roleplaying musical.

The Dragoness: Command of the Flame

PQube

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

$19.99

$17.99

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The Dragoness: Command of the Flame – August 10
Xbox Series X|S / Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

A Heroes of Might and Magic (HOMM)-inspired adventure game with a roguelite twist. Embark on an epic quest across the Drairthir Peninsula – a land ravaged by warring factions of Dragons. You take on the role of The Commander, a promising Elven warrior recruited by The Dragoness to lead her armies and bring peace to the land.

Acceptance

Ratalaika Games S.L.

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

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Acceptance – August 11
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

After the tragedy of his wife’s suicide, an office worker must process the horrific events surrounding the incident. Experience haunting characterizations of five stages of grief – denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and finally, acceptance in this atmospheric 2D psychological thriller.

Aery – Heaven & Hell

UltimateGames

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

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Aery – Heaven & Hell – August 11

Aery – Heaven & Hell is a story-driven 3D flight exploration game in which you control a flying god-like creature on its abstract journey though the passions and fears of the human race. On its adventure to learn more about humans, you will pass through many personal heavens and hells of certain individuals.

Bright Lights of Svetlov

Sometimes You

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

$9.99

$7.99

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Bright Lights of Svetlov – August 11

Mid 1980s. A small industrial town somewhere in Soviet Union. Panel houses, ordinary repetitive jobs, boring household activities. Take a look at the life of the most ordinary family and become a witness to the difficulties that it will face. Bright Lights of Svetlov features a carefully depicted atmosphere of USSR and a linear, story-focused experience.

Cube Airport

Colossus Game Studio

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

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Cube Airport – August 11
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

Cube Airport is a puzzle game where your objective is to construct a runway to enable the airplane to take off safely. To do this, you need to correctly fit the runway cubes into the indicated positions on the platform before proceeding to the next level.

Fruit Adventure

JM Neto Game Dev

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

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Fruit Adventure – August 11

The Healthy Forest has been invaded by sweets and chocolates with the aim of harming everyone’s health! Help Super Strawberry pass through obstacles and eliminate sweet enemies to become the bravest Fruit in the Healthy Forest. Find the key and unlock the blocks at the end of each level. Watch out for the thorns and be quick so that time doesn’t run out!

World Soccer Pinball

Super PowerUP Games

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

$2.99

Pre-order

World Soccer Pinball – August 11
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery / Xbox Play Anywhere

Enjoy World Soccer Pinball, choose your country and start the match to become the number 1 in the world. Score goals and try not to make fouls on the playfield, get the highest possible score, become the MVP, and win the match. Discover all the secrets, complete all the missions, and become best among your friends, posting your high score on the online leaderboard.